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BELLAMKONDA SRINIVAS' CHATRAPATI REMAKE TAKES OFF { Page 12 } www.dailypioneer.com PULITZER PRIZE WINNER INDIAN REUTERS NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING ACTOR T-SERIES MD BHUSHAN KUMAR BOOKED ED SAYS BANKS CONSORTIUM GETS OVER PHOTOGRAPHER KILLED IN KANDAHAR SUREKHA SIKRI PASSES AWAY AT 75 FOR RAPE; INNOCENT, SAYS COMPANY RS 792 CR IN MALLYA LOAN DEFAULT CASE ulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist Danish eteran actor Surekha Sikri, known for her work in films umbai police have registered a case against T-Series' he State Bank of India-led consortium that lent loans to fugitive Siddiqui, employed with Reuters, was killed while repo- "Mammo", "Badhaai Ho" and TV show "Balika Vadhu", died on managing director Bhushan Kumar, son of music baron late businessman Mallya on Friday received Rs 792.11 crore in its Prting in Afghanistan's Kandahar on Thursday night.c Mr VFriday morning at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest, her MGulshan Kumar, for allegedly raping a woman on the promise Taccounts after some shares, earlier attached under the anti-money Siddiqui was riding along with the Afghan Special Forces, and agent said. In a statement shared with the media, the agent said the of providing a job to her, a charge that the company claimed is laundering law, were sold, the Enforcement Directorate said. With this, had been reporting on their operations actor was suffering from complications "completely false and malicious". The offence the ED claimed that the banks and the against the Taliban in the region. Afghan arising out of a second brain stroke. "Three- was registered on Thursday at D N Nagar government exchequer have realised 58 per special forces had been fighting to time national award winning actress, police station in Andheri (West) on the basis cent out of the total fraud perpetrated in two retake the main market area of Spin Surekha Sikri has passed away following a of the complaint lodged by the 30-year-old of the country's biggest criminal bank loan Boldak when Siddiqui and a senior cardiac arrest earlier this morning at the age woman, who is an actor, an official said. As heist cases till date. Apart from Mallya, the Afghan officer were killed in what was of 75. She had been suffering from per the complaint, Kumar, 43, allegedly other case pertains to over Rs 13,500 crore described as Taliban crossfire, Reuters complications arising from a second brain raped the woman on the pretext of providing alleged bank loan case in the Brady House reported. Earlier, Siddiqui told Reuters stroke," her agent Vivek Sidhwani said. "She a job to her in some project of his company, (Mumbai) branch of the Punjab National he had been wounded in the arm by a was surrounded by family and her careg- the official said. Sources said that the Bank that is alleged to have been orches- shrapnel while reporting on the clash. ivers. The family asks for privacy,” he said. complainant knew Kumar since a few years. trated by Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. Jagan wins round one, Centre notifies Give vax given to pvt hospitals to State: CM jurisdiction of & Godavari Boards PNS n VIJAYAWADA Stating that has Panel to SNV SUDHIR ernment for notifying the jurisdic- managed to handle the Covid n VIJAYAWADA tion of two boards would go a long pandemic "reasonably well" despite streamline way in enabling the river boards to lack of modern medical facilities In a clear victory for Andhra discharge their responsibilities to that cities like Hyderabad, Pradesh Chief Minister YS the fullest as mandated in the Bengaluru and have, spending, Jaganmohan Reddy over his Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan state counterpart, the Act-2014 (APRA) and bring about Reddy on Friday urged Prime boost revenue Union government notified the much-needed neutrality on water Minister Narendra Modi to allot PNS n VIJAYAWADA Godavari and the resources matters between the remaining stock in private hospi- Management Boards, giving them two states," the Ministry said. tals to the government so that it With revenue contracting more teeth to administer, regulate, The APRA contains provisions could hasten the vaccination and Covid-related expendi- operate and maintain projects list- for effective management of river process. ture going up due to the ed on these two rivers in Telangana water in the states of Andhra "Private hospitals are not able to pandemic, the State govern- and Andhra Pradesh, the Union Jal Pradesh and Telangana. complete their allotted doses," the ment on Friday constituted a Shakti Ministry said on Friday. It also has provisions for con- Chief Minister said during the Committee of Secretaries, The issuance of the two Gazette stitution of the Godavari and the video conference with the Prime chaired by the Chief notifications was in line with the Krishna River Management Minister on Covid control meas- Secretary Aditya Nath Das, to demand put forth by Jagan. Boards and an Apex Council to ures. review and optimise the Additionally CISF personnel will supervise the functioning of these AP govt welcomes Gazette notification He said the newly set up system expenditure and also aug- provide security to all the projects boards. of village and ward secretariats ment revenues. that come under KRMB and The Centre constituted the PNS n VIJAYAWADA the bifurcation, and that AP’s played a key role in effective con- The Committee will GRMB. Protection of these projects two river management boards water share will now fall under tainment of Covid. undertake the review of every by CISF has also been a demand of on June 2, 2014 for administra- The Andhra Pradesh govern- the jurisdiction of the Boards. "Private hospitals in AP could so government department with Jagan. tion, regulation, maintenance ment on Friday welcomed the Speaking on the water dispute, far administer only 4,20,209 doses regards to improvement in Notification of the jurisdiction and operation of such projects on Union government's Gazette he said that the Telangana State of the vaccine against their allot- public service , of the two river boards has been a the Godavari and the Krishna notification finalising the juris- has been generating electricity ment of over 17.71 lakh doses. In expenditure optimisation and constant demand of the AP govern- rivers. diction of both Krishna River independently from the last 45 reality, the private hospitals are not revenue augmentation. ment and Jagan had highlighted However, there was divergence Management Board and Goda- days in Srisailam, Nagarjuna vaccinating fully to their capacity. this demand in the two letters he between the two states on the issue vari River Management Board. Sagar and Pulichintala projects. Whatever these people are ear- 2 had written to Prime Minister of notification of the boards by the Speaking to the media, "In fact, for power generation, marked and whatever they are not Narendra Modi and Union Jal Centre. This issue was addressed in Irrigation Department Principal the State government provides able to proceed with, if that quota in doing a better job," the Chief Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh the second meeting of the Apex Secretary J Syamala Rao said an indent to the KRMB, and (of vaccines) is re-allotted to the Minister said. Shekawat after a fresh row erupt- Council, headed by Union Jal that with the Gazette notifica- based on the indent, the Board state government, it would help us 2 ed between Andhra Pradesh and Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh tion, KRMB and GRMB will issues orders. However, the Telangana over usage of water Shekhawat along with the Chief have control over the operations Telangana government started from River Krishna. Ministers of the two states, held in and maintenance of the irriga- generating electricity independ- The notification issued on July October 2020. tion projects in both Krishna ently without KRMB orders and 15 is expected to reduce the friction In this meeting, it was decided and Godavari basins. The noti- went further by issuing GO 34 Farmers’ ‘Voters' Whip' in the area of water management that the jurisdiction of the GRMB fication will come into effect to generate 100 percent power," between the two states, it added. and the KRMB will be notified by from October 14, 2021. he said. The Centre's fresh notifications the Centre. He said that this particular will come into effect from October 14. notification was due ever since 2 tells MPs to raise issues "The decision of the Union gov- 2 PNS n NEW DELHI Voters' Whip, the farmers of India will be compelled to Protesting farmers Friday issued oppose you on every public stage a ‘Voters' Whip’ to Opposition just as we oppose the leaders, MPs through a letter, asking MLAs, MPs of the BJP and its them to be present in Parliament allies," the SKM said. Centre dodged notifying jurisdiction for 7 years on all days of the Monsoon The letter will be handed or Session and let no business trans- sent to the MPs on Saturday as PNS n VIJAYAWADA of both the states be kept under time. ritories and operated by the tively. The states of AP and act till "the Union Government a precursor to the farmers' the control of KRMB with CISF As this exercise was not com- respective states. Telangana are sharing water in accedes to the farmers' demands protest outside Parliament start- Notifying the jurisdiction of the security for effective operation pleted by the Union government Water sharing agreement was the ratio of 66:34 on ad-hoc on the Floor of the Houses". ing July 22, the SKM said. two river boards, which is part of and maintenance in the interest of so far, some interim arrange- concluded during the meeting basis by deducting minor irriga- They asked the MPs to not The agitating farmers have AP Reorganisation Act, has been both the states and in compliance ment was worked out for opera- held on June 18 and 19 by both tion utilisations, evaporation loss- stage a walkout and also return "directed" the MPs to raise their a constant demand of the AP gov- with the provisions of APR Act, tion and maintenance. the states represented by their es and Godavari diversions. to the House even if they are sus- issues and ensure: "That you ernment and Jagan had also high- 2014," Jagan had said in one of his As per the interim arrange- Principal Secretaries under the Further the implementation pended or removed so that the must, without fail, be present in lighted this demand in his letters letters to the Prime Minister. ment, the operation and mainte- Chairmanship of Additional mechanism was arrived at by government does not "push the parliament for all the days of to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Krishna River Management nance of Srisailam Project, Secretary of the Union Ministry forming a Committee comprising through its business unhin- the monsoon session beginning and Union Jal Shakti Minister Board (KRMB) which came into Pulichintala Project and of Water Resources. Engineers-in-Chief of both the dered". 19th of July 2021; That you and Gajendra Singh Shekawat. existence as per Section 85 of was with As per the agreement, Andhra States and the Member-Secretary The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, your party must, without break, "It is also earnestly requested Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Andhra Pradesh and operation Pradesh and Telangana agreed to of KRMB, which would consid- which is spearheading the protest raise the farmers' issues and that the jurisdiction of the KRMB Act, 2014 is responsible for the and maintenance of share 811 tmc ft of water allocat- er the indents raised by the against the Centre's three new support the above mentioned be notified immediately and all administration, regulation, main- and Nagarjuna Sagar Project was ed to erstwhile undivided Andhra respective states, keeping in view agri-marketing laws, told the demands of farmers' movement the off-takes which include water tenance and operation of such with Telangana. Pradesh by KWDT-1 at 75 per- of the overall availability of water MPs the "Voters' Whip" overrides on the Floor of the House." for irrigation, power and drink- projects, as may be notified by the The power houses of each State cent dependability, in the ratio of and make recommendation to their party whips. ing water on common reservoirs Union government from time to are located in their individual ter- 512 tmc ft and 299 tmc ft respec- KRMB. "If you and your party defy this 2 TODAY APPSC scraps prelims AP releases new IT policy; target 2.2 L jobs ALMANAC n Month & Paksham: PNS VIJAYAWADA industry in advanced and emerging technologies. Ashadha & Shukla Paksha exams for recruitment After the Cabinet nod, the State "As against the earlier Policy Panchangam government on Friday released that didn't focus on skilling Tithi : Ashtami 26:40 PNS n VIJAYAWADA Salaam Babu said a new notifi- the Andhra Pradesh and filling the employability Nakshatram : Chitra 25:32 cation will be released in August Information Technology (IT) gap, the present policy focuses The Andhra Pradesh Public and asserted that APPSC will 2021-2024 Policy. on skilling. A IT Emerging Time to Avoid : Time to Avoid (Bad Service Commission (APPSC) on implement EWS reservations from Expecting to generate more Technologies Research time to start any important work) Friday scrapped the system of August. He announced that noti- than 55,000 direct and 1.65 University will be set up in Rahukalam : 9:08 am - 10:45 am conducting preliminary exams for fication would be issued soon for lakh indirect jobs over the next Visakhapatnam to develop the Yamagandam : 1:59 pm - 3:36 pm recruitment, except for Group-1 1,184 posts. three years, Andhra Pradesh state as the leading contributor posts. The APPSC member stated that has readied the Policy. to the national talent pool in IT Varjyam : 10:15 am - 11:47 am Addressing a press meet here on 32 notifications were issued by "In view of this potential for and cutting-edge emerging Gulika : 5:54 am - 7:31 am Friday, APPSC member Salaam APPSC in which recruitments fast growth and generation of technologies. The university Babu said that the Commission were completed regarding to 30 large-scale employment in the would focus on applied Good Time : (to start any important work) asked the government to scrap notifications. sector, the Government of research- use of emerging tech- Amritakalam : 7:25 pm - 8:57 pm GOs 39 and 150. He said prelims He said that APPSC complet- Andhra Pradesh evolved a holis- entrepreneurship, the and other sub-sector specific nologies in areas of interest to Abhijit Muhurtham : 11:56 am - 12:48 pm would be conducted for Group-1 ed the process without any objec- tic policy framework for the IT/ Government of Andhra Pradesh policies. the state," said a senior govern- posts only. tions and wrongdoings with the IT Enabled Services sector in hereby notifies the "Andhra As per the new IT Policy, the ment official. Salaam Babu said that unem- cooperation of the government. Andhra Pradesh to compete Pradesh IT Policy 2021-24" government would focus on The present dispensation felt VIJAYAWADA ployed youth and various organi- Salaam Babu said that APPSC with other states which have an addressing the current needs of emerging technologies and a that the rent subsidy as an sations and associations demand- would issue notifications for the existing IT/ IT Enabled Services the industry". research varsity will be estab- incentive to create physical WEATHER ed cancellation of preliminary posts of forest beat officers, assis- ecosystem and attractive incen- The Policy will be valid retro- lished in Vizag. infrastructure had failed under Forecast: Thunderstorm exams for the past two years hence tant beat officers, assistant engi- tives," a GO released on Friday spectively from April 1, 2021 till There will be sustained effort the previous policy regime as it Temp: 29 APPSC took the decision. neers, junior assistants, endow- said. March 31, 2024, unless super- on emerging technologies such could not create permanent Humidity: 83% He stated that the APPSC was ment executive officers, horticul- It added: "In order to take seded by a new Policy or by a as Cloud, Blockchain, IoT, cyber infrastructure and led to leak- Sunrise: 5:50 am looking at implementing a differ- ture officers, medical officers and advantage of this opportunity modification to this Policy. The security, data analytics etc for ages. Sunset: 06:54 pm ent approach to recruit Group=1 Telugu reporters in AP Legislative and create large scale employ- Policy supersedes the previous improved citizen-centric service Current Weather Conditions posts in place of interviews. Council in the coming days. ment, and to foster a culture of IT/ IT Enabled Services policies delivery and attracting IT 2 Updated JULY 16, 2021 5:00 PM VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 vijayawada 02 KCR vows to wage legal, political Jagan wins round one, Centre notifies jurisdiction... Continued from Page 1 AP will have to stop works at arises over the jurisdiction of fight against Centre’s decision 'unapproved projects' immedi- KRMB on any project, the Accordingly, the Centre has ately and obtain approvals decision of the Centre will be SNCN ACHARYULU issue. issued two notifications - one within six months of the noti- final. n HYDERABAD Member of Parliament and for the GRMB and another for fication. Within six months of noti- Telangana BJP unit president the KRMB - for administration, This would adversely fication, both the states will With the Union Ministry of Jal Fresh row after TS started Bandi Sanjay has welcomed regulation, maintenance and impact several irrigation pro- have to get all the unauthorised Shakti's gazette notification the Centre's gazette notifica- operation of projects in the jects in both Telangana and projects appraised and on Thursday handing over tion on irrigation projects. Godavari and the Krishna Andhra Pradesh. Work on approved. control of all major and medi- He said that the construction rivers basins in these two states. Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation If the State governments fail um irrigation projects in generating hydel power of any project would not stop The notification states that Project in Andhra Pradesh to do so, the projects will Andhra Pradesh and due to the decision of the cen- the boards "shall ordinarily and Palamuru-RangaReddy cease to operate. From the date Telangana to the Krishna River PNS n VIJAYAWADA However over a period of senior AP Water Resources tral government. He alleged exercise" jurisdiction on the Lift Irrigation Scheme, Dindi of commencement of the noti- Management Board and the time due to changed needs of Department official. that KCR was not taking inter- Godavari and the Krishna Lift Irrigation Scheme and fication, both the States must Management Before the Union govern- the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, It may be noted that est in the water share of rivers with regards to projects in hand over the projects speci- Board, the water dispute ment issued its notification it was converted into a major power generation is only Telangana, while his Andhra like barrages, , reservoirs, Telangana will have to be fied in schedules 1 and II to the between the two Telugu states on the jurisdiction of multi-purpose project to meet incidental to the down- Pradesh counterpart was ille- regulating structures, part of stopped immediately. KRMB. has taken a new turn having KRMB, a row over sharing the domestic, industrial and stream irrigation require- gally drawing the water. canal network and transmis- As per the notification, the The Krishna Board will far-reaching consequences. of water had gripped both irrigation needs. ment. As on June 30 out of BJP legislator Raghunandan sion. projects have been divided have complete control over the Telangana Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh and It has a gross storage 17.36 tmc ft of inflows, 6.9 Rao said that the Union Jal From October 14 onwards, into three schedules. Any Srisailam project and its com- K Chandrasekhar Rao has Telangana for the last two capacity of 215.8 tmc ft at tmc ft which is 40 percent Shakti Ministry issued the the KRMB and GRMB will unauthorised project will be ponents, Telugu Ganga and taken serious objection to the months. FRL +885 ft and +834 ft is has been used for power gazette notification handing have control over the opera- subject to appraisal and Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi gazette notification. The TRS Andhra Pradesh accused the Minimum Draw Down generation without authori- over irrigation projects to tions and maintenance of the approval of the KRMB and in as they are specified under government headed by CM Telangana of illegally draw- Level (MDDL) for power sation, preventing building Krishna and Godavari river common reservoirs in both accordance with the Apex Schedule I and II. KCR has decided to fight the ing water from projects like generation and +854 ft is the up of reservoir levels. Every management boards in line Krishna and Godavari basins. Council. It will issue directions As per the notification, gazette notification legally and Srisailam, Pulichinthala and MDDL for irrigation needs. day, 2 tmc ft is being drawn with the Andhra Pradesh Subsequently, 36 projects in to AP and TS and they should Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation politically. Nagarjuna Sagar to generate "The status of the reser- by Telangana for power gen- Reorganization Act. The cen- Krishna basin and 71 projects be strictly followed. Scheme, Palamuru- KCR is angry particularly power ignoring the interests voir as June 1, 2021 was eration. tral government had taken in Godavari basin will come Within 60 days of issuance RangaReddy Lift Irrigation because the Union govern- of its farmers and against the +808.40 ft with a storage of "This is putting Andhra this decision with a view to under the control of the two of notification, both the states Scheme, Nagarjuna Sagar and ment has decided to take con- provisions of AP 33.39 tmc ft which is well Pradesh into a tremendous prevent water disputes river boards from October 14. must provide a one-time seed Pulichintala will also come trol of all irrigation and power Reorganisation Act. below the MDDL for power disadvantage, as we will not between the two Telugu states. The Gazette notification money of Rs 200 crore each to under the complete KRMB projects via the Krishna and On its part, Telangana generation. Hence, power be able to draw water The BJP MLA alleged that the states that both Telangana and the KRMB. If any question jurisdiction. Godavari river management accused Andhra Pradesh of generation should not be through Pothireddypadu TRS government was trying to boards. KCR has decided to go illegally constructing done at this level. But Head Regulator for drinking politicise the river water issue. to New Delhi, if necessary, to Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Telangana started power and irrigation needs unless AICC spokesperson Sravan meet Prime Minister Narendra scheme without prior generation unilaterally +854 ft level is maintained Dasoju said that gazette noti- Ours is a Modi to discuss the ramifica- approvals. through its power house in the reservoir. This regu- fication was meaningless with- Give vax given to pvt... tions of the gazette notification. Responding, Andhra located on left side without lator caters to the needs of out the constitution of the Continued from Page 1 government channels. farmers' govt, KCR held the TRS Pradesh pointed to several placing any indent before the four chronically Krishna and Godavari water He said the state has The past experience and Parliamentary party meeting on projects being constructed KRMB, although there is no drought-prone districts in tribunals and the reallocation received 1,68,46,210 doses demand clearly indicated that Friday at Pragathi Bhavan and on river Krishna by Telangana irrigation water requirement Rayalaseema - SPSR Nellore, of water between the two through which 1,76,70,642 such huge quantities could says Balineni discussed the issue threadbare. which it claimed were without on downstream and Prakasam and the drinking states. He alleged that the people were administered the not be utilised by private hos- PNS n ONGOLE The meeting reportedly decid- prior approval. The AP gov- Nagarjuna Sagar is already water supply of Chennai TRS government had failed to vaccine and it was made pos- pitals, he said, referring to the ed to fight the issue in the ernment said that Srisailam having 173.86 tmc ft of city," said Chief Minister YS bring pressure on the Union sible because the best medical 25 percent stock allocation to Ministe Balineni Srinivasa upcoming Parliament session reservoir was originally con- water at a level of +532.90 ft Jaganmohan Reddy, in one government on the issue. The practices were followed. "This the private sector. Reddy has said, "Ours is a and, if necessary, stall House templated as a hydro electric which can be used for early of his letters to the Prime TRS government in the state was beyond what was supplied On May 22 too, Jagan had government that is commit- proceedings. project. kharif requirements," said a Minister. and the BJP-led NDA govern- to us. We could do it through written to the Prime Minister ted to increasing the income In a parallel direction, KCR ment at the Centre had better management and little asking the Centre to stop sup- sources of farmers." is discussing with legal and move of the Union Ministry of Centre take a decision to hand Telangana State government, neglected the AP wastage," Jagan noted. ply of coronavirus vaccines to He was addressing a dis- irrigation experts ways to pro- Jal Shakti, asked: "When the over the projects to Krishna how can the Centre take a uni- Reorganization Act for the "The AP government con- private hospitals in view of the trict level Agricultural Advi- ceed with a legal battle. projects were constructed with and Godavari management lateral decision?" past seven years. It showed ducted a fever survey 12 times limited availability of stocks sory Council meeting here on Telangana Power Minister the funds of the combined boards? Without discussing The Power Minister said negligent attitude towards the and focused on testing people and also since the private hos- Friday. He said Chief Mini- G Jagadish Reddy, sore at the Andhra Pradesh, how can the and taking the opinion of the that KCR would fight out the people of Telangana. with Covid symptoms. This pitals were collecting exorbi- ster YS Jagan Mohan Reddy helped in containing the spr- tant amounts from people. was striving for the econom- ead of the virus," Jagan said. He observed that it was not ic development of farmers. On June 29, the Chief only a disadvantage to the Srinivasa Reddy said that AP welcomes Minister wrote to the Prime poorer sections of society who Jagan was implementing Get Veligonda included in Minister requesting that the could not afford such high many welfare programmes. decision... Centre procure Covid-19 vac- cost, but it also created a situ- Ramatirtha Reservoir, cines, originally allotted to ation of black marketing of the Gundlakamma Reservoir and Continued from Page 1 private establishments and not vaccine, which administra- Ulichi Check were the Central Gazette, says TDP lifted, and supply them to the tively would be a Herculean projects taken up for the From June 1 this year, Srisa- state for vaccination through task to control. uplift of farmers, he said. PNS n VIJAYAWADA ilam reservoir had an inflow of 30.38 tmc ft, of which AP logs 2,345 TDP MLAs from Prakasam 29.82 tmc ft was utilised by district on Friday expressed the Telangana government new Covid concern over 'serious threat' for power generation, leaving Panel to streamline spending... posed to the farmers of their the storage at 806.8 feet. district on account of the Syamala Rao said that the Continued from Page 1 outputs and outcomes, and enues. cases, 16 deaths non-inclusion of the minimum water level must be greater value for money from In accordance with the PNS n VIJAYAWADA Veligonda irrigation project 854 feet to get water from the "Based on assessment of avail- public spending in general. guidelines of Government of in the list of 'approved' pro- Srisailam Reservoir through able revenues and financing, CCLA, Principal Secretaries India, the Andhra Pradesh The number of active coron- jects in the latest Gazette Pothireddypadu Head Regu- the Committee will suggest of Finance, GAD will be the government responded to the avirus cases in Andhra issued by the Central lator on gravity basis and water measures to optimise govern- other members of the crisis of the first wave of Pradesh slid to 24,854 even as Government. level of 881 feet must be stored ment expenditure so that Committee. Covid-19 with imposition of the state reported 2,345 fresh The TDP MLAs wrote a to use State share of water. monies are spent most produc- The Government opined strict lockdown in the state. positives, 3,001 recoveries letter to Chief Minister YS Explaining the case of the tively," said a GO issued by the that the revenues have been This had brought economic and 16 deaths in the 24 hours Jaganmohan Reddy, urging Future of four TS Pulichintala project, he said Chief Secretary. badly impacted on account of activity to a complete standstill ending 9 am on Friday. The him to get Velugonda that the TS government used The GO said that the disruption of economic activ- for several months. state Covid-19 chart showed included in the Central 8 tmc ft for power generation, Committee will consider and ities due to Covid-19 induced At the start of 2021, just as 19,34,450 total positives, Gazette for which the Union despite the KRMB's objec- suggest a comprehensive list of containment and mitigation there were signs of the first 18,96,499 recoveries and Government should be per- projects at stake tion. From the last 45 days, measures to augment state measures. wave subsiding and a gradual 13,097 deaths. suaded to issue a new noti- the TS government has used revenues. "Policy measures It is increasingly apparent revival of economic activity, East Godavari district fication. ML MELLY MAITREYI In this context, the gazette 66 tmc ft of water for power and relevant changes needed in that the pandemic will have a the country was hit by the sec- reported 508 fresh cases, Raising the perennial n HYDERABAD notification by the Union Jal generation, even after AP the law, improved compliance severe and continual impact on ond wave starting February Chittoor 332, Prakasam 243, water problems of Prakasam Shakti Ministry, defining the and KRMB raised objections. monitoring and anti-evasion the State economy and there- 2021, delaying the return to Krishna 238, West Godavari farmers, TDP MLAs G Ravi The late Thursday night jurisdiction of the KRMB and In this context, the AP measures using better admin- fore upon the realisation of tax normalcy. 229 and SPS Nellore 228, Kumar, Yeluri Sambasiva Gazette notification issued by the GRMB and bringing all the Chief Minister wrote to Prime istrative coordination will be revenues. Experts believe that India is according to the latest bul- Rao and DB Veeranjaneya the Jal Shakti Ministry notify- projects under their control in Minister Narendra Modi to among the suggestions," These circumstances neces- vulnerable to an imminent letin. Swamy said that the YSRCP ing the jurisdiction of the both the States, has negative- ensure that the TS govern- according to the GO. sitate the State government to third wave of Covid-19, and Visakhapatnam added 150 government should not take Krishna and Godavari River ly impacted Telangana state. ment stops generating power The Committee will also take appropriate and timely hence the Union and State gov- and Guntur 121 in a day, a U-turn on Veligonda con- Management Boards has taken Although the demand for and also appealed to notify formulate measures to identi- measures to review existing ernments have to be in a con- while the remaining five dis- sidering its vital importance the Telangana government in takeover of all the irrigation the jurisdiction of KRMB fy and eliminate avoidable systems of public service deliv- stant state of alertness to keep tricts registered less than 100 to protect the irrigation general and the Irrigation projects in both the States by and hand over common pro- expenditure, optimise public ery, optimise the expenditure the loss of lives at a minimum new cases each. needs of their district. Department officials in partic- the KRMB came from AP, jects to the Board, he said. spending as to realise better and augment the state rev- level. Guntur logged three fresh "Already, the ruling party ular by surprise. none thought it would be Covid-19 fatalities and caused a lot of delay and did The Telangana government translated into action. Now Anantapur, Chittoor, East not fulfil its promise to has been seeking re-allocation both the States stand to lose a Godavari, Krishna, Prakasam complete this project with- of the Krishna waters between lot as, instead of mutually and Kurnool two each in 24 in its first year of rule," they the two Telugu States in view resolving the water disputes, Farmers’ ‘Voters'... AP releases new IT policy... hours. Visakhapatnam added alleged. of the reorgansation of the they would now have to knock one more to the tally. The TDP MLAs strongly erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. on the door of River Boards, Continued from Page 1 by SKM. A huge contingent of Continued from Page 1 where' would be the focus of Five of 13 districts in the objected that the Union Jal Both the States, pending real- which would have officials women farmers of Krantikari the present policy," the senior state now have less than 1,000 Shakti Ministry included location of Krishna waters, from other States. Both the It has demanded the MPs to Kisan Union has joined the "Present policy proposes three official added. active Covid-19 cases each, just five projects - Handri- planned projects based on the States would have to incur not let "any other business" to protesters at Singhu border," IT Concept Cities, which will With regards to start-up with Kurnool being at the Neeva, Telugu Ganga, Bachawat Award of 811 tmc ft additional expenditure as they be transacted in the House till the SKM said in the statement. create permanent infrastruc- ecosystem development, the bottom with 371 and Galeru-Nagari, Kalwakurthy - 299 tmc to Telangana and the have to pay for the 'services' of "the Union Government Besides Punjab and ture for the IT industry. Digital YSRCP government opined Vizianagaram above it with and Nettempadu - in the list rest to AP. the two River Boards. accedes to the farmers' Haryana, a large number of libraries/ workplaces to be set that previously, focus was on 399. Only East Godavari dis- of projects in the Gazette. However, a dispute arose Analysts say it would not demands on the Floor of the farmers from Tamil Nadu, up at gram panchayat level start-up aggregators to portray trict has more than 4,000 Velugonda was omitted when the AP government only result in bureaucratic Houses". , , Andhra with access to high-speed a high number of start-ups in active cases and Chittoor even though it was included objected to Telangana drawing delays in resolving water issues "That you or any other Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Internet, workstations, essen- the state, with no tangible over 3,500. along with the other five water from the Srisailam pro- and construction of projects, member of your party must not West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, tial software, video conferenc- benefits and outcomes. Six districts now have less projects in the AP ject for generation of hydel but result in tremendous hard- stage a 'walk out' that enables Manipur, Chhattisgarh, ing, printing/ scanning, access The government will set up than 3,000 active cases each. Reorganisation Act, 2014 power to run lift irrigation ships to people in both the the ruling party to push Madhya Pradesh, , to free of cost knowledge data- incubation centres and conduct they said. As per Schedule 11 schemes, mainly to lift States. through its business unhin- Gujarat, Bihar, Jharkhand, bases, to provide an enabling hackathons and workshops for Section 85(7E) of the Kaleswaram Godavari waters, Telangana would not be dered, that you must return to , Uttarakhand, ecosystem for 'work from any- start-ups, the policy says. Reorganisation Act, six pro- and Telangana objected to the able to progress on its Palamur the House even if suspended or Himachal Pradesh and CHICKEN jects of AP were clearly men- Rayalaseema LI project taken LI project at a fast pace until removed from the House," it Rajasthan will participate in the RATES `/KG tioned. up by AP without any alloca- it gets all the approvals. The demanded. protest, the SKM said. Decrying the AP regime's tion of waters as it would other projects that would be The farmers' body has Thousands of farmers from Dressed/With Skin `195 'negligence', the TDP MLAs impact its Palamuru Ranga affected are Dindi LIS (Major planned that around 200 farm- across the country have been Without Skin `240 demanded that the YSRCP Reddy LI scheme to take water scheme), Kalwakurthy LIS, ers will hold protests outside agitating at the Delhi borders Broiler at Farm `132 government should recon- to the erstwhile Mahbubnagar and SLBC projects. parliament every day during against the three farm laws that sider the Rayalaseema lift district and south Telangana The hydel power genera- the Monsoon Session which they claim will do away with irrigation scheme. A good districts. tion, which is cheapest, would would conclude on August 13. the Minimum Support Price EGG decision should be taken in The Telangana government also be affected with the pro- It also announced on Friday system, leaving them at the RATES `/100 order to protect the future of trusted the Centre would keep jects now under the control of to issue I-cards to the farmers mercy of big corporations. Veligonda and for the exis- its word and set up a tribunal the River Boards and could who will be protesting outside Over 10 rounds of talks VIJAYAWADA 490 tence of the Nagarjuna Sagar if it withdrew its case from the make running the Kaleswaram parliament. with the government, which HYDERABAD 590 project. This was important Supreme Court and pave way LI scheme highly expensive. "Excitement continues to has been projecting the laws at in the best interests of for the resolution of the water Andhra Pradesh too would mount about Parliament major agricultural reforms, VISAKHAPATNAM 557 Guntur and Prakasam farm- allocation issues between the not be able to progress with protest march from July 22, ID have failed to break the dead- RETAIL PRICE `4.90 ers, they wrote. two Telugu states. the Rayalaseema LI scheme. card of marchers to be issued lock.

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Printed and published by B Krishna Prasad for and on behalf of CMYK Printech Ltd., Printed at Sree Seshasai Enterprises, D.No. New 3-88, Old 3-22, Chandra Theatre, Gosala, Penamaluru Mandal, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 521 151, Resident Editor: B Krishna Prasad, AIR SURCHARGE of Rs 2.00. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 vijayawada 03 Amidst protests, VMC Council Naidu tells TDP MPs to raise YSRCP’s ‘financial terrorism’ in monsoon session clears garbage tax proposal YSRCP caused a huge crisis PNS n VIJAYAWADA He alleged that the state government was yielding to the in agriculture sector: Kalava The Vijayawada Municipal Union government’s condi- Corporation has cleared the tions and going against the wel- PNS n VIJAYAWADA proposal to collect garbage tax fare of the people in the state. from the urban population. Babu rao said that the leaders TDP Politburo member Kalava The decision, taken during of APUCF would stage a three- Srinivasulu on Friday expressed the Council meeting held on day protest against the govern- concern that the farmers were Thursday, will impose an addi- ment in all the cities and towns facing serious problems even as tional burden of around Rs 75 in the state against the tax bur- the agricultural crisis was crore per annum on property dens on the people. PNS n VIJAYAWADA “The Parliament would be deepening alarmingly ever since owners in the city. He appealed to the people informed how Rs 41,000 crore the Jaganmohan Reddy-led Opposition leaders say that leaders of residential associa- The Telugu Desam public funds were diverted by YSRCP came to power in Andhra the State government has start- tions and commercial estab- Parliamentary Party (TDPP) the Jaganmohan Reddy regime Pradesh. Srinivasulu alleged that ed collecting garbage tax from lishment associations to take meeting, presided by party without proper accounts, the YSRCP regime has failed the people already in deep part in the protest. Babu Rao supremo N Chandrababu vouchers and receipts,” they miserably in all aspects – right trouble due to Covid and the said that protests would be Naidu, on Friday resolved to said. from remunerative prices, seed, overall additional tax burden staged in all localities and raise the YSRCP government's The TDP MPs asserted that input subsidy, crop insurance and would amount to Rs 1,000 Mayor R Bhagyalakshmi erty value, and user charge on streets to exert pressure on the 'ongoing financial terrorism' they would apprise the compensation in times of Government was not providing crore (including user charges said that a special Council garbage collection. Left party government against tax bur- and 'AP economic crisis' in the Parliament of how Rs 1.78 damages. Many doubts were subsidy drip irrigation implements on garbage collection) across meeting was scheduled to dis- leaders and activists on the dens on the people. monsoon session of the lakh-crore loans were taken coming up over why the to the Rayalaseema farmers. “It the state. cuss the new property tax sys- other hand attempted to lay P Sambasiva Rao, APIIC Parliament from July 19 to while no development activi- Jaganmohan Reddy government would be better if the Agriculture On Thursday, the tem on the basis of capital siege to the VMC office in Colony Association president August 13. ties were taken up in the past was not paying dues of Rs 3,600 Minister minded his own business Vijayawada Municipal value and asked the Opposition protest against garbage tax said that Council should have Briefing the TDPP deci- two years of YSRCP rule. “At crore to grain farmers, he said. to solve farmers' problems Corporation Council meeting to cooperate but in vain. The and new property tax. decided on the tax of property sions at a press conference at the same time, the AP Addressing a press conference instead of poking his nose into was rocked with protests from Mayor said that the special Andhra Pradesh Urban after a thorough discussion. the party Central office here, Government was misguiding here, the TDP leader said the needless matters,” he said Corporators of TDP and Left Council meeting would be Citizens Forum (APUCF) con- “However, the decision was TDP MPs Kanakamedala the Centre by furnishing agriculture was going from bad to Srinivasulu said the Krishna Water parties who were vociferously held on July 19 to discuss the vener Ch Babu Rao said about already taken by the State gov- Ravindra Babu, Galla Jayadev wrong figures and numbers by worse but there were no Management Board and the against the proposed hike in property tax issue. Rs 1,000 crore per annum ernment and was cleared in the and K Rammohan Naidu said following unparliamentary confidence building measures. Godavari Water Management property tax and levying of During the Council meeting would be extracted from the Council just as eyewash,” he said. that their party would expose practices. The CAG has “The Rythu Bharosa Kendras were Board were constituted as per the user charges on garbage. the TDP Corporators marched people living in urban areas Even VMC officials are clue- the YSRCP regime's failures objected that the Jagan regime only causing great suffering. At provisions of the AP The VMC Council however into the VMC office premises across the state while people less how much the tax compo- and misdeeds regarding the was straightaway diverting the many places, the farmers did not Reorganisation Act 2014. The AP passed the proposal of collect- holding placards and posters are suffering from Covid first nent would be increased in the inter-State water issues, dete- Central funds that were receive crop insurance since the Government had a duty to ing tax on garbage collection demanding cancellation of and second waves while the days to come pertaining to rioration of law and order, released for specific people- RBKs did not implement the e- complete the Veligonda project and a total of 148 resolutions government orders on proper- third wave seems to be property tax based on value, he attacks on , centric programmes,” they crop facility in time,” he said. since it was included in the were passed. ty tax hike based on the prop- inevitable. added. etc. said. Srinivasulu alleged that the Reorganisation Act, he said. VIT-AP joins hands Long-pending work on Bakrid holiday 2 SPs, 7 Addl SPs with Skill-Lync on July 21 Gunadala RoB to begin soon PNS n VIJAYAWADA transferred in AP PNS n VIJAYAWADA 2,550 sq mts land Rs 2.10 The State government has to boost training The government crore compensation was paid announced a holiday for July PNS n VIJAYAWADA OSD, Nandyal, Kurnool, in the There is hope in sight for the to beneficiaries. For 27 cents 21, on account of Eid-ul- existing vacancy and he is PNS n VIJAYAWADA long-pending Gunadala ROB. supports the people land Rs 15 crore was released Azha (Bakrid), according to The State government has attached to Police Collector J by the government for 114 A Md Imtiaz, Secretary, affected transfers of two Headquarters, . VIT-AP on Friday signed a Nivas, along with Brahmin in all aspects, property owners as compensa- Minority Welfare Superintendents of Police and S Venkata Rao Additional Memorandum of Corporation chairman and especially those tion. Department. A GO, No 100, seven Additional SP, waiting for posting was Understanding with Skill- Vijayawada Central MLA MLA Vishnu said that the was issued on Friday by the Superintendents of Police on posted as Additional SP Lync that will help the facul- Malladi Vishnu, VMC com- who lose their bridge was delayed for too long state government to this Friday. Kumar Vishwajeet, Intelligence, in the existing ty and students to get Skill- missioner V Prasanna as it has to be constructed over effect. Principal Secretary issued the vacancy. T Harikrishna Lync Training and Venkatesh and others, on dwellings, said three canals. He said that An advisory issued on the transfer and posting orders. Additional SP waiting for post- Certification. Friday visited the Gunadala 10,000 people criss-cross the occasion said that in view of On transfer, Y Ravisankar ing was posted as Additional According to VIT-AP Vice- ROB site and reviewed the pro- the collector. busy area every day. Covid-19, large congrega- Reddy SP (NC), Intelligence SP Intelligence, in the existing Chancellor Dr SV Kota Reddy, such certifications and earn posal. Soon after it was brought to tions may increase the chance was posted as SP (NC), vacancy. Skill-Lync will provide an effi- credits as a part of their cur- Nivas said that the Gunadala his notice, Chief Minister YS of infection. Accordingly, it APGENCO, in the existing On transfer K Eswar Reddy cient learning management riculum. ROB construction came to a of houses for the people who Jaganmohan Reddy immedi- was requested to avoid Eid vacancy. M Sundara Rao SP OSD, Chittoor was posted as system to deliver the course Suryanarayan Paneerselvan, halt since a long time and they had encroached the canal ately released Rs 23 crore for prayers at Eidgahs / open (NC), who was waiting for Additional SP, V&E, in the efficiently, and technical sup- CEO and co-founder, Skill- have visited the site to get first- bunds. For people who would the construction of the ROB grounds. It was requested to posting, was posted as SP existing vacancy. K port to queries pertaining to Lync said that the firm is hand information on the hur- lose their dwellings due to con- and acquisition of land for offer Eid prayers at masjids (NC), RSASTF, in the existing Jagannadha Reddy Additional the course. It will also assess engaged in providing skill dles at the field level. He said struction of the bridge, the Stage -I was completed. only, duly following physical vacancy. SP, who was waiting for post- and certify the candidates development courses through that this ROB construction government would relocate Vishnu said that tenders distance norms and Covid Additional SP B ing was posted as Additional periodically and support them online courses in the current project was one of the main them and also give compensa- will be called within two protocol. Lakshminarayana, who too SP, Intelligence, in the existing as they complete the course and futuristic technologies projects in the city and all mea- tion, Nivas said. months and the project will be Eid prayers in Masjids can was waiting for posting, was vacancy and K Babu Rao work successfully. pertaining to computer sci- sures shall be taken to com- “The government supports completed in two years. be in more spells, if required. posted as additional SP, Additional SP waiting for post- The Vice Chancellor said ence engineering, mechanical, plete it as soon as possible. the people in all aspects, espe- R&B EE Krishna Naik, DE All Muslims in the State were Crimes, Visakhapatnam Rural, ing was posted as Additional that the unique curriculum electrical and civil engineer- He pointed out that the cially those who lose their Radha Krishna, tahsildar requested to celebrate Eid-ul- in the existing vacancy. L DCP, Traffic, Vijayawada city ‘design your own degree’ will ing streams to make them State government has already dwellings,” said the collector. Durgaprasad and VMC offi- Azha (Bakrid) with joy and Arjun Additional SP waiting against the vacant post of facilitate students to choose industry ready. released funds for construction Nivas said that for acquiring cials were present. peace. for posting was posted as DCP, Traffic, Vijayawada city. HC sentences SC urged to Vijayawada Ramarao awarded IGBC ‘Platinum’ rating for Vijayawada stop VSP sale ACP to one Prez’s Medal for Railway Hospital’s new OPD block PNS n VIJAYAWADA T Srirama Chandra Murthy, week in jail PNS n VIJAYAWADA Platinum rating from the a law student, has written a let- IGBC, in terms of green build- ter to the Supreme Court urg- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Red Cross service The new outpatient depart- ing certification. ing it to take the proposed pri- ment (OPD) block of the This conveys the seriousness vatisation of the Vizag Steel The Andhra Pradesh High PNS n VIJAYAWADA individuals who have contributed Railway Hospital, Vijayawada, with which Vijayawada divi- Plant as Suo motu and issue Court on Friday sentenced to the Red Cross movement has been awarded Platinum sion is fulfilling its role as a directions to the Government Vijayawada ACP Srinivas Rao Governor Biswabusan with exemplary service for more rating under ‘New Service responsible organization com- of India to withdraw the pro- to one week jail for failing to Harichandan, who is also the than 15 years. Building’ category by Indian mitted towards a greener envi- posal. comply with its orders to file president of Indian Red Cross Ramarao, chairman of IRCS, Green Building Council ronment. In his letter addressed to a chargesheet. Society, AP Branch, presented the East Godavari district branch was (IGBC). This is the first service He congratulated Md Nazeer Chief Justice of India Justice ACP Srinivasa Rao had President’s gold medal of the nominated for the award for the building of Vijayawada division Hussain, in-charge chief med- NV Ramana, Murthy says earlier been directed by the Indian Red Cross Society for year 2018-19. Normally, these to be bestowed with platinum ical superintendent and RVNL that the notification issued by High Court to file a charges- 2018-19 to YD Ramarao, chair- gold medals are presented to win- rating by CII (Confederation of team for striving to achieve the Department of Investment heet in a SC, ST case but man, Indian Red Cross Society, ners by the President of India, Indian Industry) - IGBC. ultimate green certification for and Public Asset Management failed to do so within the East Godavari district branch, for who is also President of the The new OPD building the new OPD block. (DIPAM) was in violation of deadline. his distinguished service to the Indian Red Cross Society. Due to secured 51 points during the The highlights of the new the Preamble of the The High Court was out- cause of Red Cross movement in Covid-19 restrictions, the review process by IGBC and OPD building that secured Constitution, discriminatory raged that the ACP commit- East Godavari district, more President’s gold medal was pre- was awarded the highest the IGBC Platinum rating was against the people of Andhra ted contempt of court by not than a decade. sented to Ramarao by Platinum rating certificate with building planning, sustainable Pradesh and against the inter- following its order. In this Harichandan congratulated Harichandan, at a programme a validity of three years. The landscape and green measures, est of justice and equity. backdrop the court issued Ramarao for the honour and said held in Raj Bhavan on Friday. IGBC-CII, with the support of on-site renewable energy, water Murthy said that the recent orders imposing imprison- that the entire team of Indian Red Mukesh Kumar , the Environment Directorate of conservation, waste water decisions of the Government ment for a week. Cross Society, AP State Branch, Secretary to Governor, A Sridhar Indian Railways has devel- impacts and enhancing the ciency, reduced use of fossil treatment, better indoor air of India have left the people of However, at the request of was proud of his achievement. Reddy, chairman and AK Parida, oped the green-co rating sys- overall experience. The rating fuel. quality, natural day light usage, the country in a state of fear as the public prosecutor, the The Indian Red Cross Society, general secretary of Indian Red tem to facilitate adoption of system helps to address prior- P Srinivas, DRM, access to safe drinking water, they go against the court adjourned the case for national headquarters gives away Cross Society, AP State Branch green concepts, thereby reduc- ities like water conservation, Vijayawada expressed his hap- heat island reduction and water Constitution and its 42nd a week. two gold medals every year to were also present on the occasion. ing the adverse environmental handling of waste, energy effi- piness for achieving top class management. Amendment, of 1976. ENC reviews AP coastal security with CS Draft anti-trafficking bill will protect PNS n VIJAYAWADA ities and oil operators. to strengthen the coastal secu- Key issues on coastal secu- rity of Andhra Pradesh as well The fifth Apex Committee rity, developments and as achieve greater synergy rights of survivors, say activists Review Meeting (ACRM) to progress made since the last among all the stakeholders. PNS n VIJAYAWADA community-based rehabilita- member of Tafteesh consor- review coastal security of review in 2019 were discussed Meeting in 2020 could not be tion. tium, Pompi Banerjee, said, Andhra Pradesh was conduct- and suitably addressed. held due to pandemic situation. Anti-human trafficking The Bill proposes a common “The TIP Bill 2021 for the first ed by Eastern Naval Various actions promulgat- On the sidelines of the lawyers, researchers, psychol- law to address all forms of time attempts to provide a def- Command (ENC) at ed by the Steering Committee meeting, Aditya Nath Das had ogists, social workers, activists human trafficking – sexual inition of rehabilitation that Visakhapatnam on Friday. for Review of Coastal Security discussions with Vice-Admiral and survivor leaders from exploitation, forced labour, includes focus on mental The review meeting was co- (SCRCS) such as identification AB Singh and was briefed on Tafteesh, an anti-trafficking slavery and servitude, traf- health and psychological chaired by Chief Secretary and communication with fish- the activities of the Command. forum, have welcomed the ficking of human organs, recovery of survivors of human Aditya Nath Das and ENC ing vessels, their colour coding, The Chief Secretary was also draft Trafficking in Persons which should help remove trafficking. It upholds their commander-in-chief Vice- training and equipment of briefed on various ongoing (Prevention, Care and prejudice towards sex work as right to rehabilitation and Admiral Ajendra Bahadur coastal police and their infra- and future naval infrastructure Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021, compared to other forms of compensation independent of Singh, and attended by the rep- structure development issues, projects being undertaken in which is slated to be tabled in human trafficking and arbi- criminal proceedings. The Bill resentatives from all the stake- setting up of village committees Andhra Pradesh. The Chief the upcoming monsoon ses- trary inconsistencies between also defines human trafficking holders including from the etc. were discussed and delib- Secretary assured full sup- sion of Parliament. different legislations applicable as an organised crime with State government, Coast erated upon and a clear way port to the Indian Navy and However, they stress that the to different forms of traffick- international implications, and Guard, IB, Customs, CISF, ahead was finalised. urged all stakeholders to Bill needs strengthening of ing. attempts to move away from Marine Police, Department of The meeting achieved its complete actions in a time rights of survivors of human Psychologist and activist conflating trafficking with sex Fisheries, Minor Port author- overall aim of finding solutions bound manner. trafficking to reintegration and associated with Sanjog, also a work.” VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 vijayawada 04 Math row: High Court sets aside GVL for probe into ‘misuse’ of funds by Telugu Desam, YSRCP govts Dharmika Parishat's resolution PNS n KAKINADA Pradesh. He said the Center has the power to determine the PNS n KADAPA department had intervened in The (BJP) scope of the two boards as the case and forced his clients has demanded a comprehensive enshrined in the State Separation The Andhra Pradesh High to accept the agreement. He probe into the alleged misappro- Act. Court on Friday held that the said that the Special priation of Rs 55,000 crore by the He said the Central govern- decision of the Dharmika Commissioner of Endowments erstwhile TDP government and ment had provided 10 per cent Parishat in regard to the con- did not have the power to issue Rs 45,000 crore by the present reservation to those who were troversial issue of appoint- orders in the matter of appoint- YSRCP government from the PD financially backward and alleged ment of Peethadhipathi of ment of the Peethadhipathi. accounts. that the previous TDP govern- Brahmamgari Matham was Counsel for the government Addressing a press confer- ment and the present YSRCP not in according with the rules. said that Dharmika Parishat ence after taking part in a government had dilly-dallied The High Court heard a had passed a resolution on the State-level meeting of BJP and without implementing the same. petition filed by Maruti appointment of the pontiff its affiliated organisations here He said the YSRCP was now Mahalakshmi, the second wife and in accordance with it a on Friday, mem- implementing reservation for the of the late Peethadhipati, and Special Oficer was appointed as ber GVL Narasimha Rao said economically weaker sections her son N Govinda Swamy, a temporary head of the he had written a letter to the only under pressure from the seeking an order directing the Matham. Governor of the State to this struggles led by BJYM. Endowments department to After hearing both the argu- effect. He said Public Accounts Telangana and AP govern- recognise them as permanent ments, the High court set aside Committee (PAC) Chairman takes made during the previous cation authorising the Krishna ments had repeatedly accused the and temporary heads of the the Dharmika Parishat's reso- Payyavula Keshav was trying to TDP government. He asked River Management Board Central government of mislead- Matham. lution. With this, the decision pin the YSRCP government why Ramakrishnudu, who had (KRMB) with the objective of ing the people by making false The High Court clarified taken by the government is set for misappropriating Rs 45,000 been the finance minister for ensuring justice in water shar- allegations. State BJP president that the resolution passed on to be cancelled. crore of government funds and several terms in the past, was ing by both the Telugu states. Somu Veerraju, general secretary the issue of the pontiff was One has to wait and watch said the BJP was lending sup- not opening his mouth at a He thanked Prime Minister Vishnuvardhan Reddy, MLC invalid as it did not bear the who is the members of the accordance with the regula- how the government and the port to him. He suggested that time when huge funds were Narendra Modi and Water PVN Madhav, State leaders signature of the Executive Dharmika Parishat. tions. Counsel for the petition- Dharmika Parishat will former finance minister misused from the PD acounts. Resources Minister Gajendra Veturi Suryanarayana Raju, Officer (EO) of the Tirumala The court ordered that er brought to the notice of the respond to the High Court's Yanamala Ramakrishnudu He said the Water Energy Shekhawat for taking the deci- Relangi and others were Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) appropriate action be taken in court that the Endowments ruling. should also admit the mis- Department had issued a notifi- sion to do justice to Andhra present. SHORT TAKES Projects worth Rs 13.35 crore In a novel protest, inaugurated at Annavaram shrine ex-legislator fills PNS n KAKINADA The record level of develop- ment and donors' coopera- The Veera Venkata tion was a testament to East potholes on road Satyanarayana Swamy temple Godavari district's spirituality. atop the Ratnagiri hills at Donors and Trust Board mem- PNS n GUNTUR Annavaram in East Godavari bers were felicitated on the occupies a prominent place in occasion. In a novel protest, former the State. The shine, which has Kakinada MP Vanga Geeta, MLA GV Anjaneyalu filled the Satyanarayana Swamy and Rajahmundry MP Margani potholes on roads burying Lord Siva, attracts devotees Bharat, MLAs from the district road potholes on a road at from all over the country. Parvata Poornachandra Kammavaripalem in Nujendla Badarinath takes over Development works taken Prasad, Dadisetti Raja, Pendem mandal of the district on up on the Ratnagiri hill at a Dorababu, Dhanalakshmi, Friday. as Super Bazaar chief cost of Rs 13.35 crore with the Jyotula Chantibabu, Ponnada Expressing concern over ONGOLE: Thata Badarinath, who took over as Chairman of Ongole help of donors were complet- Satish, Rapaka Varaprasad and the dilapidated roads, he said Super Bazaar on Friday, said that he would do his part for the ed and they were inaugurated The projects include a sub-temple Trust Board members were the YSRCP government, led by development of the organisation. The event was attended by YSRCP by the people's representatives built at a cost of Rs 80 lakh, GI profile present on the occasion. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, was leaders Damaraju Kranti Kumar, Deputy Mayor Vemuri Bujji, Koduri on Friday. The projects include Deputy Chief Minister indifferent to the growing Kishore, Elchuri Raghava Jwalapati, Directors Vallepu Murali, a sub-temple built at a cost of sheet shed with GUDA funds, lockers Dharmana Prasada Rao and number of accidents. "Many Shankar Reddy, Govardhan Reddy, Madhavreddy, Ramu and others. Rs 80 lakh, GI profile sheet room built with Rs 15.50 lakh, Revenue Minister Vellampalli people are losing their lives in shed with GUDA funds, lock- Srinivasa Rao Swamy per- road accidents. How can Jagan ers room built with Rs 15.50 Swamy's annual Kalyana Mandapam formed pujas. Mohan Reddy, who cannot fill lakh, Swamy's annual Kalyana built with Rs 40 lakh, granite flooring Temple Executive Officer three pit, build three Capitals?" Mahal Road in Vinukonda. Mandapam built with Rs 40 Trinath accorded a tradition- he questioned. Action should be taken against lakh, granite flooring on the of Ramalayam premises and others. al welcome to the guests. Vinukonda MLA Bolla the Commissioner and peo- premises of Ramalayam with Endowments Special Brahma Naidu was focusing ple's representatives for defy- Rs 2.65 crore, free Kalyana gurated the 'Swamivari Prasad, Agriculture Minister Commissioner Padala Arjuna more on exploitation than ing court order, he demanded. Mandaam for performing mar- Prasadam' manufacturing unit. Kurasala Kannababu and Rao, Joint Commissioner M development, Anjaneyulu said He said steps should be riages by devotees with Rs 3 Former chairman of the Pinipe Viswarup inaugurated Suresh Babu, Deputy and demanded immediate taken to do justice to the vic- crore and 'prasadam' unit with Tirumala Tirupati the other facilities. Vellampalli Commissioner Medepally repairs to the roads. tims immediately. Rs 5 crore. Devasthanams (TTD) YV Srinivasa Rao said that for Vijayaraju, Assistant Anjaneyulu also protested Activists of Janasena, CPI, Endowments Minister Subba Reddy, Deputy Chief devotees the Lord's 'Prasadam' Commissioner DLV Ramesh against the removal of CPM and TDP took part in Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao inau- Minister Dharmana Krishna is as dear as the Lord Himself. Babu and others were present. encroachments on Suresh the protest.

MP donates battery-operated WG Collector alerts Old woman ‘Disha police station is platform vehicles to RIMS hospital raped in ONGOLE: Local MP Magunta Srinivasula Reddy donated two public, officials Prakasam for solution to women's issues’ battery-operated vehicles to Ongole RIMS Hospital. Speaking on the occasion, he said the vehicles were provided at a cost of Rs 8.50 PNS n ONGOLE lakh from his MPLADS funds. "The vehicles will be used to transport about flood threat district patients, the injured, the elderly and the disabled who are unable to SP Mallika walk into the ward and to the hospital gate," he said. PNS n NARASAPURAM PNS n ONGOLE Garg visited the Disha police station in Ongole on Friday. Collector In yet another case of sexual She not only inspected the Kartikeya Mishra on Friday assault on women, a 60-year- rooms and surroundings of the undertook a whirlwind tour of old woman was allegedly police station but also enquired the coastal mandals and alerted raped by an auto driver while about the officers and staff on the people as well as the officials she was going to Chirala duty. about flood threat. He asked the from Adusumilli village in The SP further enquired officials to take precautionary Paruchuru mandal on July about the progress of various measures to see to it that there is 12. The victim ekes out a cases, the duties performed by no loss of life or property in case livelihood by selling flowers the female constables at the of floods. and fruits. reception centre, maintenance Annadana Samajam gets At a review meeting with offi- According to Paruchuru of records and counselling instructed the authorities to cials, the Collector enquired CI Subba Rao, the accused procedures. complete the investigation into Trust Board, at last about the current levels of water Achanta mandal along with Sub- Pilli Nagendra Babu diverted Speaking on the occasion, all the cases within the stipu- KAKINADA: Finally, the Kokanada Annadana Samaj on Cinema Road in River Godavari in Polavaram, collector C Vishnu Charan. the vehicle after some time, the SP said that the Disha lated time. in Kakinada has a Trust Board after about a two-decade-long wait. Jangareddygudem and Achanta The Collector later inspected drove into the fields near police station was the platform Women's issues should be The new Trust Board members were sworn in by Executive Officer mandals. the PWD guest house which is in Devarapalli and then com- for a solution to women's addressed by always working of Nukalamma Temple G Siva Babu. Executive Officer of the temple Mishra directed the officials to a dilapidated condition. He said mitted the offence in an ine- problems. "Treat the women in liaison with women's groups Adabala Srinivas and the staff were present. expedite the construction of vil- that all kinds of services should briated condition. complainants coming to the across the district, she suggest- lage secretariats, Rythu Bharosa be made available in the village Based on a complaint police station with courtesy ed. Kendras and YSR Health Cinics. secretariats. lodged by the victim's rela- and work with dedicated and The SP enquired the staff He asked the officials to pro- The details of the services tives, the police registered a humanitarian approach to about the Disha app, patrolling vide better services to the people provided by the village secretari- case and started n investiga- ensure that the problems are and mapping of vulnerable through the secretariats and the at should be publicised through tion. resolved expeditiously," areas and appealed to them to officials concerned should be posters. Staff at the village secre- CI Subba Rao said that the Mallika Garg said. work relentlessly for the safe- held accountable in case of any tariat were instructed to ensure accused was taken into cus- Disha pointed out the func- ty and protection of women. complaint regarding the services. that attendance registration tody at Upputur Bridge and tioning of the police station, Disha DSP M. Son behind realtor's He inspected the progress of through biometric system is done was being interrogated. He how spouses' cases are being SP suggested that the investi- Dhananjaya, DSB DSP B. the work of the village secretari- accurately. The beneficiaries pleaded guilty and the auto investigated and how to resolve gation into the pending cases Mariadasu, CI MD Altaf at, RKK and health clinic under should get 100% benefit from the used by the accused was marital disputes peacefully be completed expeditiously Hussain SI T. Bhavani and murder, say police construction in Koderu village in YSR Bima scheme. seized. through counseling. The new and charge sheets filed. She staff participated. GUNTUR: In a breakthrough in the murder case of a real estate dealer V Mallikharjuna Reddy, at Narasaraopet recently, the police have identified that his son V Saikrishna as behind the incident. Additional SP Murthy said on Friday that nine persons were involved in the murder and seven of them were arrested. Giant water lilies in Yogi Vemana varsity a feast for eyes Saikrishna hired nine contract killers to eliminate his father as the latter was squandering away their property by maintaining an extra- marital relationship. The arrested persons were produced PNS n KADAPA These plants can withstand a Kolkata and brought three before the media. Two other people involved in the case weight of 20 to 40 kg. plants. He planted them in a are absconding. The police seized knives, iron rods, an auto, a Heard of giant water lily? It is It is said to bear flowers special pond constructed with- bike and cell phones used in the murder. a rare aquatic plant which which are white during the day in the the botanical garden of bears some of the largest flow- and turn pink in the evening to the university. ers and leaves in the world. Its attract insects. When the While one of them died, the 2 held for mortgaging leased cars scientific name is Victoria Botanical Garden in Kolkata other two survived, withstand- GUNTUR: Guntur Urban police have nabbed two persons belonging to Cruciana and belongs to the was developed, the British start- ing the local conditions. They a three-member gang behind the racket involving mortgage of rented Nimpiosi family. ed growing giant water lilies in are now bearing huge flow- cars.The accused were identified as Venkata Narasimha Rao of These plants survive only at India. It is said that the plant ers much to the delight of the Srinivasa Rao Peta 1st Line in Guntur city, Komirisetti Sambasiva Rao a temperature of 32 degree C was first brought to India by the people. Visitors to YVU are of Indira Priyadarshini Colony and Rishi. They were said to have been to 38 degree C. The broad then British Queen Victoria. amazed to see the plant in the used to a lavish lifestyle by mortgaging the cars taken on lease from leaves grow from the shoots of Dr. Madhusudan Reddy, a botanical garden. Some par- owners. Several cases have been registered against them at Nallapadu this plant deep in the water. Botany lecturer at the Yogi ents place their children on the Old Guntur, Nagarampalem, Keesara, Markapuram, Penamaluru and Each plant has up to 20 leaves Vemana University (YVU), huge and sturdy leaves and Kavali police stations. The police arrested Narasimha Rao and which are 2 m to 5 m wide and Kadapa, spotted these plants behold the sight with much Sambasiva Rao and seized 21 cars worth Rs 1.18 crore from them. stout with thorns at the base. during a botanical tour to delight. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 nation 05

ED attaches assets worth Rs 4-crore Kerala CM Vijayan seeks allocation of 10 members of a family attacked for INDIA in PMLA case against ex-Maha HM additional COVID vaccine doses for state complaint about girl's pic posted online CORNERhe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth about Rs 4 crore in erala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi en members of a family were injured with two persons critically wounded in an attack Tconnection with its money laundering case against former Maharashtra home minister Kabout the steps taken by the state government to mitigate effects of the second wave There by a group who were allegedly angered that a police complaint was lodged for Anil Deshmukh and others, officials said on Friday. They said a provisional attachment order of the COVID-19 pandemic and sought allocation of more vaccine doses. Vijayan posting a girl's picture on Facebook, officials said on Friday. On Wednesday, a youth had has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Deshmukh, 72, has explained the COVID-19 situation in Kerala during a video conferencing held by the Prime posted on the social media platform the picture of a 12-year-old girl from Reoti police skipped at least three Enforcement Directorate (ED) summonses for questioning. His son Minister. During the meeting, Vijayan said the station area in the district and the girl's family later Hrishikesh and wife were also summoned by the federal delta variant was found in the state during the lodged a police complaint against this. Agitated probe agency but they too refused to depose. The second wave which began in April and during over the complaint, the youth along with some summonses were issued in connection with the criminal that time, the test positivity rate reached almost family members went to the girl's house and case registered under the PMLA related to an alleged Rs 30 per cent. "Currently, the test positivity rate has attacked them using lathis and sharp-edged 100 crore bribery-cum-extortion racket in the come down to 10.4 per cent. When compared to weapons on Thursday night. It has been alleged Maharashtra police establishment that led to other states, the second wave started late in that some women in the girl's house were Deshmukh's resignation in April this year. Deshmukh, an Kerala. We tried to delay the peak which helped molested, police said. Ten people, including four NCP leader, has denied any worongdoing, his lawyers the health sector," he said. The Chief Minister women, were injured in the attack and admitted to have called the ED action against him unjustified, and said the state effectively followed the testing, a local hospital from where two persons were the ex-minister recently approached the Supreme Court quarantine and treatment protocol resulting in referred to the district hospital in serious with a petition seeking protection from any coercive becoming the state with one of the lowest case condition, Reoti police station SHO Yadvendra action by the ED. mortality rates in the country. Pandey said.

Covid: PM urged to frame Rahul condoles Disastrous to administer Covid vax death of photo without trials, especially to kids: HC policy to stop public gatherings journalist PNS n MUMBAI doses have been provided to PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI residing in Delhi are already eli- these districts, Thackeray added. gible for the vaccination. Maharashtra Chief Minister “If the state gets three crore Congress leader Rahul Gandhi The Delhi High Court Friday said The Centre said on May 12, Uddhav Thackeray on Friday doses per month, vaccination in on Friday condoled the death of it would be a “disaster” if Drug Controller General of India urged Prime Minister Narendra all the districts can be complet- Indian photojournalist and COVID-19 vaccines are admin- has permitted Bharat Biotech to Modi to formulate a national pol- ed,” he said. Pulitzer Prize winner Danish istered, especially to children, conduct clinical trials on the icy to stop public gatherings for Maharashtra's vaccine wastage Siddiqui and urged the Centre without clinical trials and asked healthy volunteers between 2 to social, political and religious rate was very low and the state to facilitate bringing his mortal the Centre that it should take 18 years of age for its vaccine— purposes, in a bid to curb the was trying to vaccinate the front- remains back home at the ear- steps to quickly vaccinate kids of Covaxin. spread of COVID-19. line workers at the earliest, he liest. below 18 years of age once the tri- Senior advocate Kailash He sought three crore anti- said. Siddiqui was killed in als are over as the whole nation Vasudev, representing the peti- coronavirus vaccine doses per He apprised the PM of the Afghanistan while covering is waiting for it. tioner, said vaccines are being month for Maharashtra, saying it steps being taken in Maharashtra fighting between Afghan troops The court was informed by the administered to children of the would expedite the vaccination to fight the second wave of the and the Taliban. Centre that clinical trials for the age group of 8 to 18 years in var- process in the state. pandemic and added that mea- "My condolences to the fam- vaccines for children under 18 ious countries and the court may Thackeray was speaking dur- want to bring these numbers fur- sures to counter the possible third ily and friends of Danish years of age are going on and on ask the authorities to conclude the ing the prime minister's video ther down,” he said. wave were also being taken. Siddiqui. I appeal to GOI to the verge of completion and that process in a time bound manner. interaction with the chief minis- "Even though the number of "Oxygen manufacturing plants facilitate bringing his mortal a policy will be formed by the To this, the bench said the gov- ters of six states over the coron- cases have reduced, we are still at are being set up in each district," remains back home at the ear- government and children will be immediate vaccination of those in The Centre, in the affidavit ernment was saying that trials are avirus situation. risk. People have started going the CM said. liest," Gandhi said on Twitter. vaccinated when experts give the 12-17 age group on the filed through standing counsel going on and there cannot be a “Even as the government is out for tourism, shopping and Thackeray sought the PM's Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize permission. ground that there were fears a Anurag Ahluwalia, said vaccina- time bound schedule for a battling the COVID-19 pan- started crowding public places. help in getting central assistance winning Indian photojournal- “Let the trials be done, other- likely third wave of COVID-19 tion is the top most priority of the research. demic, the crowding at public This is revenge tourism and for starting centres of excellence ist who worked for Reuters wise it would be a disaster if vac- could affect them more. government and all efforts are “They are only asking for a places is a huge challenge. The revenge shopping. Crowding at for non-COVID treatment. news agency, was killed on cines are administered without Additional Solicitor General being made to achieve an objec- breathing time. Everybody is Centre should conceptualise a religious and political events is "The state government is tak- Friday in Afghanistan while trials that too in case of children,” Chetan Sharma, representing the tive of 100 per cent vaccination working,” the bench said, adding national level policy to prevent also on the rise. There is a need ing steps that the coronavirus- covering the fierce fighting a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel Centre, said pharmaceutical com- in the shortest time possible that looking into the stand taken public crowding happening in the to stop this under a national pol- induced restrictions do not ham- between Afghan troops and and Justice Jyoti Singh observed. pany Zydus Cadila which is keeping the available resources in by the Centre that the trials are name of social, political and reli- icy, which will applicable for the per manufacturing and produc- the Taliban militants near a bor- “Once trials are over, you developing DNA vaccines has mind and availability of vaccine going on and are at the verge of gious gatherings,” the chief min- entire country, "he said. tion. A COVID-19 task force for der crossing with Pakistan in quickly apply to children. The concluded its clinical trial for doses into consideration. completion, list the petition on ister said. Eight to 10 districts in the industrial sector has been set Kandahar province. whole country is waiting,” it between the age group of 12 to 18 It said from May 1, onwards September 6. A statement issued by the and western Maharashtra regions up to plan staggering of work Siddiqui, in his early 40s, was added and listed the matter for years of age and subject to the under the new liberalised pricing Meanwhile, the court disposed Chief Minister's Office (CMO) are still reporting high number of hours. Field accommodation covering the worsening securi- further hearing on September 6. statutory permission, the same and accelerated national COVID of another petition seeking to said Thackeray told the PM that infection cases. In these dis- facilities have been put in place ty situation in Kandahar over The high court was hearing a may be available in near future for vaccination strategy, all citizens vaccinate class 10th and 12th stu- the daily spike in COVID-19 tricts, 2.06 crore people above age at the factory premises and work- the last few days following the PIL filed on behalf of a minor children of the age group of 12 to above the age of 18 years includ- dents since they had to appear for cases and the fatality rate in the of 18 have been fully vaccinated. ers are being vaccinated on pri- withdrawal of US troops from which sought directions for the 18 years of age. ing parents of children who are board exams. state were going down. “But we A total of 87.90 lakh vaccine ority," he added. war-torn Afghanistan. ‘No serious connectivity HC to hear plea for using ballot 81K paramilitary personnel took VR, 16K quit PNS n NEW DELHI that personal and family issues, CRPF (3,366), the ITBP (1,648), nel took the step in 2013, 2,026 in initiative can ever be a health reasons and better career the SSB (1,031) and the Assam 2015, 1,931 in 2014, 1,768 in 2012, paper in polls More than 81,000 personnel of the opportunities are some of the Rifles (174). 1,673 in 2018, 1,535 in 2017, 1,364 paramilitary forces such as the main causes, a ministry official Among those who have taken in 2019, 1,144 in 2016, 1,122 in PNS n NEW DELHI CRPF and the BSF have taken vol- said. the voluntary retirement, the 2011 and 877 in 2020. one-way street’ untary retirement in the last The data pertains to six para- highest 11,728 personnel made The total strength of the six The Delhi High Court Friday decade, the maximum of over military forces namely the CRPF, the move in 2017, followed by paramilitary forces is around 10 PNS n NEW DELHI said it will hear in August a plea 11,000 in 2017 alone. BSF, ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border 11,260 personnel in 2011. lakh. seeking a direction to the According to the Union Home Police), SSB (Sashastra Seema The number was 10,859 in The Central Reserve Police Building connectivity is an act of Election Commission to stop Ministry data, 15,904 personnel Bal), CISF (Central Industrial 2012, as many as 9,355 in 2013, Force (CRPF) is deployed for trust and it must, at the mini- using electronic voting also resigned from their respec- Security Force) and Assam Rifles. altogether 5,931 in 2014 and assisting in internal security, law mum, conform to laid down laws machine (EVM) and use ballot tive organisations between 2011 A total of 81,007 personnel of 1,686 in 2015, and altogether and order, operations against mil- as respecting the sovereignty paper in the forthcoming polls and 2020 -- the highest 2,332 in these forces have taken voluntary the CISF (6,705), the Assam 6,981 in 2016. itants in Jammu and Kashmir and and territorial integrity are the in the country. 2013. retirement since 2011, according Rifles (4,947), the SSB (3,230) and In the last three years of the the Northeast besides for anti- most basic principles of interna- When the matter was called No specific study for ascertain- to the data. the ITBP (3,193). decade, 8,132 took VRS in 2018, Naxal operations. tional relations, External Affairs out, the petitioner faced some ing the reasons for such retire- The highest among all forces - According to the data, of the a total of 7,611 in 2019, as many The Border Security Force Minister S Jaishankar said at a technical glitches in the virtu- ments or resignations has been - 36,768 personnel -- have taken 15,904 personnel who have as 5,935 in 2020, (BSF) is primarily deployed for regional conference in Tashkent al hearing and a bench of Chief conducted by the Home Ministry voluntary retirement from the resigned in the 10 years, the Among the total 15,904 per- guarding the India-Pakistan and on Friday. Justice D N Patel and Justice so far, but an analysis carried out BSF in the last decade, followed highest was in the CISF (5,848), sonnel who have resigned in the India-Bangladesh borders besides He also said that connectivity Jyoti Singh said it was giving by the forces themselves indicates by the CRPF (26,164 personnel), followed by the BSF (3,837), the 10 years, the highest 2,332 person- in internal security duties. efforts must be based on eco- one more chance to him to pre- nomic viability and financial sent the case and listed the peti- responsibility and they should expanding connectivity between tion for hearing on August 3. not create debt burdens, seen as Central Asia and South Asia. Petitioner advocate C R Jaya an oblique reference to China's The conference on 'Central Sukin said many developed Don’t ask prisoners released during Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). and South Asia: Connectivity' has countries have banned the use He said no serious connectiv- been hosted by Uzbekistan with of EVMs and have chosen to nd ity initiative can ever be a one- an aim to significantly boost con- the ballot system of voting as Covid 2 wave to surrender: SC way street and that the real issues nectivity between the two these machines can be hacked are of "mindsets, not of dis- regions. Pakistan Prime while the ballot system is PNS n NEW DELHI implementing its May 7 orders It had observed that the putes" as blocking connectivity in Minister Imran Khan, Afghan extremely safe. on release of prisoners for decongestion of prisons hous- practice while professing support President Ashraf Ghani and lead- “Article 324 of the The Supreme Court on Friday decongesting jails. ing around four lakh inmates in principle benefits no one. ers from around 35 countries Constitution of India states ordered that prisoners, who The top court also asked the across the country is a matter There has been growing glob- attended the conference. that elections conducted by were released by the high pow- National Legal Services concerning "health and right to al criticism of the BRI as Chinese "Tourism and societal contacts Election commission need to ered committees (HPCs) of Authority (NALSA) to file a life" of prisoners and police financing has resulted in rising can create a fostering enabling be free and fair, and reflect the states during the second wave report after getting details personnel. debt in several countries where environment. But, at the end of will of the voters. The EVMs of COVID-19 following its from states' HPCs about the All those who were allowed infrastructure projects under the the day, building connectivity is must be replaced across India direction, will not be asked to norms followed by them. to go out on bail in March last Priyanka arrives in mega initiative are being imple- an act of trust and must, at the with traditional ballot papers. surrender until further orders. Taking note of the "unprece- year by the high-powered mented. minimum, conform to interna- Voting through ballot papers is A special bench headed by dented surge" in COVID-19 committees of states and In his address, Jaishankar said tional law. Respecting sovereign- a more reliable and transparent Chief Justice N V Ramana also cases, the bench on May 7 had Union Territories be granted there was a need to address not ty and territorial integrity are the method for the electoral asked the HPCs of states to file ordered the immediate release the same relief without any Lucknow to protest just physical infrastructure but all most basic principles of interna- process of any country,” the within five days the norms of prisoners who were grant- reconsideration to avoid delay, its accompanying facets while tional relations," he said. petition said. being adopted by them in ed bail or parole last year. the top court had said. against Govt PNS n LUCKNOW Lallu said, "Woman are not Delta variant of COV-2 behind majority of clinical cases safe in the state. Priyankaji is sit- Congress general secretary ting on a maun vrat (silent PNS n NEW DELHI the most important strategy to where the Alpha variant pre- Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived protest) at the feet of Mahatma prevent further deadly waves of dominated," the study said. Jharkhand. here on a two-day election- Gandhi for ending this jungle raj The Delta variant of SARS-COV- the COVID-19 and would reduce The present study revealed The study found that southern, preparation visit to a rousing and to uproot this dictatorial gov- 2 was behind majority of clinical the burden on the health care sys- the infection among break- western, eastern and north-west- reception by party workers, and ernment." cases of breakthrough infection of tem," the study said. through cases predominantly ern regions of India predominant- started with a silent protest before Congress legislature party COVID-19 but only 9.8 per cent Two new SARS-CoV-2 variants occurred through Delta variants ly reported breakthrough infec- a Mahatma Gandhi statute leader alleged cases required hospitalisation and Delta AY.1 and AY.2 were also indicating its high community tions from mainly Delta and then against the BJP government in widespread irregularities during fatality was observed in only 0.4 identified in these study samples. transmission during March-June Kappa variant of SARS-CoV-2. the state. the recent panchayat polls, espe- per cent cases, according to a new "Delta AY.1 and AY.2 is charac- followed by Alpha and Kappa Out of the 677 patients The party's Uttar Pradesh in- cially flagging "the treatment ICMR study. terized by the presence of K417N variants. analysed, 85 acquired COVID-19 charge reached Lucknow's given to women". Breakthrough infection is if one mutation in the spike protein In the study, 67 cases (9.8 per infection after taking the first dose Chaudhary Charan Singh "The party national general gets infected even after immuni- region. K417N, E484K, L452R, cent) required hospitalization and of the vaccine, while 592 were Airport in the afternoon and secretary is sitting on the maun sation. and E484Q are the mutations Council of Medical Research breakthrough were infected with fatality was observed in only infected after receiving both doses moved in a procession through vrat against the sad state of The study, the largest and first known to disrupt receptor bind- (ICMR) collected 677 clinical the Delta variant and only 9.8 per three cases (0.4 per cent). of the vaccine. the main roads of the state cap- affairs in the state," Misra said. nation-wide study of post-vacci- ing domain (RBD) binding capac- samples (throat swab/nasal swabs) cent cases required hospitalization The 17 states and Union A total of 604 patients had ital to the Hazratganj GPO Park Priyanka Gandhi's visit to the nation breakthrough infections ity and make them more infec- of individuals who had received while fatality was observed in only Territories from where the sam- received Covishield vaccine, 71 Gandhi statue and garlanded it. state comes as it prepares for the from India, said its analysis shows tious by immune escape mecha- two doses and one dose of vac- 0.4 per cent cases. ples were collected are had received Covaxin and two After that, she sat on a silent Assembly polls early next year. that the vaccination does provide nisms against the current vaccines. cines (Covishield and Covaxin,) "The overall majority (86.09 per Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, had received Sinopharm vaccine. protest before the statue against She faces an uphill task of reviv- reduction in hospital admission This indicates improved virus and tested positive for COVID-19, cent) of the breakthrough infec- Uttarakhand, Karnataka, A total of 482 cases (71 per the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP gov- ing the party to a position of and mortality. fitness to evade immune respons- from 17 states and Union tions were caused by the Delta Manipur, Assam, Jammu and cent) were symptomatic with one ernment in the state. She was strength in the politically crucial "Therefore, enhancing the vac- es and survive against the vac- Territories of the country. variant (B.1.617.2) of SARS-CoV- Kashmir, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, or more symptoms, while 29 per joined by her party leaders state where the Congress was rel- cination drive and immunising cines," the study said. This study indicated that the 2 in different regions of India Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, cent had asymptomatic SARS- including state Congress presi- egated to margins in the 2017 the populations quickly would be For the study, the Indian majority of the clinical cases in the except for the northern region Puducherry, New Delhi, West CoV-2 infection. dent . polls, swept by the BJP. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION The Triad’s influence is Row over sedition The Chief Justice of India has quietly nudged the Centre towards scrapping the ‘colonial’ law unlikely in Afghanistan BHOPINDER SINGH he cat is out of the bag. By asking the Union Government why the “colonial” law of sedition is necessary after 75 years of Independence, the Chief Justice To reach their own respective ends, China, Pakistan and Turkey have forged a Tof India (CJI), Justice NV Ramana, has driven the unending debate over the con- troversial legislation in a direction that can only lead to closure. CJI Ramana’s obser- hypothetical jointsmanship to counter the Taliban, but inherent fault lines remain vations help lay bare all the options before the executive or the judiciary to conclu- sively deal with the issue of sedition. There is a discernible pattern to the judicial build- wing to wounds specif- ic from each of the up against the misuse of the sedition law by the Government and the police. CJI Ramana three countries, New opened his innings by underlining the need to stop infringing on the fundamental and Delhi has been imagin- Oing the evolution of the decided- human rights of citizens, with a special emphasis on sedition. In the last two years, ly anti-India Triad (China, in particular, it has been used to incarcerate journalists, activists, protesters, acade- Pakistan and Turkey). Global mics, and farmers on charges unrelated to incitement for violence. It has fuelled a dynamics are in a state of peren- civil society demand for scrapping it. In May, the apex nial churn and, as the highest temple of realpolitik, China typ- court stayed action against two Telugu-language news ically bides its time on the side- channels by the Andhra Pradesh Police on charges lines and then swoops in to of sedition and remarked that “it is time to define the exploit topical tensions and des- perations towards exceptional limits of sedition”. The next month, the court quashed concessions. In stitching tactical sedition charges against journalist Vinod Dua by a alliances, China suffers no issues BJP leader for making comments critical of the Prime of ideology, morality or history to Minister. On June 30, CJI Ramana, delivering the fructify its “larger good” — this unhinged freedom of joining Justice PD Desai Memorial Lecture, made a gener- hands can bear the wholly unnat- al observation without reference to any particular law: ural construct like the “all-weath- “An ‘unjust law’ might not have the same moral legit- er friendship” between ‘Communist’ China and the imacy as a ‘just law’, but it might still command the ‘Islamic’ Republic of Pakistan, obedience of some sections of the society to the detriment of others.” where the common “enemy” is In the latest instance, the SC agreed to examine a plea questioning the constitu- the greater force than the ideolog- ical, governance and even civili- region to new opportunities takeover by the Taliban as it tions. Also, despite Turkey’s tionality of Section 124(A) and the CJI wondered: “We do not know why the Government sational disconnect that besets and threats among the com- recognises the lack of any international bellicosity and is not taking a decision. Your Government has been getting rid of stale laws.” This these two starkly distinct sover- peting blocs, and some com- accompanying guarantees, rabidity, it remains a part of the mentators fear the possible promises or commitments NATO ecosystem with approx- can be construed as the broadest hint, ever, from the judiciary to the Government eigns. The roots of this transac- tional friendship date back to jointsmanship of the Triad. when it comes to the lawless imately 50 US tactical nuclear to scrap the controversial law. If the Government was looking for a push from the 1963, when large tracts of Earlier, news of the Chinese and non-monolithic force like weapons at its Incirlik Air judiciary, it has got it now. If the Government acts on the hint, it will have taken a Pakistan Occupied Kashmir engaging discreetly with the the Taliban. Despite Taliban’s Base. Behind the scenes, the rapidly advancing Taliban recent assurances to China on US does have strong levers to bold step but at the cost of the credibility of its police apparatus which will then be (POK) were given to China. The even more distant (promoted by the Pakistani non-interference, reports of up restrain Turkey if its extracur- unable to defend charging hundreds of people with sedition. The Government can Turkey is an enthusiastic and ‘establishment’) and, more to 500 members of the Uyghur ricular activities run contrary also choose to allow the judiciary to take the initiative and scrap the law. There are vocal Johnny-come-lately to recently, of Turkey securing militant group, East Turkestan to US interests in the Indo- the rights to operate Kabul’s Islamic Movement (ETIM) in Pacific region, the expected two important precedents in the form of the Supreme Court’s scrapping of Section ingratiate itself with Pakistan by brandishing “Kashmir”, for its Hamid Karzai International Afghanistan, are disconcerting heartland of Triad activity. 377 of the Indian Penal Code which criminalised “unnatural sex” between consent- own selfish reasons of winning Airport and the unrelated INDIA’S GROWING for Beijing. The Taliban have While cooperating with ing adults, and striking down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act because Pakistani support for its leader- talks of a $3 billion Chinese already taken over the north- each other at multilateral it “arbitrarily, excessively and disproportionately invades the right of free speech”. ship bid, within the fractious loan to the Turks have given STRATEGIC eastern Badakhshan province, forums could be par for the ummah (Muslim world). credence to the possibility of PROXIMITY TO along China’s restive Xinjiang course for the Triad, expecting In the case of sedition, the SC has two options. One, to examine the pending pleas However, India’s growing strate- a Triad in the making, and region, and its ability, tempera- “ground deployment” of this for scrapping the law. Two, review its 1962 decision in the Kedar Nath Singh case gic proximity to the US and the shaping future moves in places THE US AND THE ment and sincerity to control concept is still very distant, if in which it upheld the constitutionality of the sedition law. parallel narrative of crotchety like Afghanistan. But this is PARALLEL the cross-border movement of ever. Turkey is part of the relations of Washington DC with not a seamless hypothesis as it Uyghur militants are histori- hypothetical Triad for fur- Islamabad, Ankara and Beijing is predicated on many simplis- NARRATIVE OF cally suspect. thering its global/ummah res- PICTALK are layering the most decisive tic assumptions of unrelated Even among themselves, onances with little practical “bind” for the formulation of an signals, post-takeover behav- CROTCHETY other than the lingering anti- interest in Afghanistan or essentially antithetical Triad. The iour of the Taliban as also RELATIONS OF US sentiment, Turkey’s ambi- Kashmir, whereas China is efficacy and test of this Triad will overlooking inherent fault tions within the ummah will driven by its hegemonic and be inevitable in strategic realms lines within the Triad ideation. WASHINGTON DC complicate its relationship with opportunistic instincts — but and geographical theatres, wher- Firstly, the Taliban is not WITH ISLAMABAD, China as acquiescence to the there are too many assump- ever the interests of the US expected to show diplomatic Chinese position on Uyghurs tions and contradictory forces either coexist or militate with that dexterity or flexibility in deal- ANKARA AND (like done by Pakistan) would within to postulate effective of the Triad members — the ing with any foreign power, deligitimise and enfeeble Recep and non-conflicting “bind”. imploding swathes of especially a Communist power BEIJING ARE Erdogan’s Islamic credentials. Lastly, other imperatives will Afghanistan will validate the and a NATO power. The LAYERING THE While Turkey has growing be at work to deter such a quantum of “bind” for the effec- Taliban have stated plainly: commercial-military transac- Triad, as Biden forewarned of tive functioning of such a Triad. “Turkey is a Muslim, brother MOST DECISIVE tions (including purported actions to ensure “that China Afghanistan has cartograph- country. However, since it’s ‘BIND’ FOR THE interest in Ankara buying J-31, does not eat our lunch” — oth- ical contiguity with both Pakistan also a NATO member, if it fifth-generation fighter planes) ers like India, Iran and the and China, as also co-religious remains in Afghanistan, it FORMULATION OF as also banning ETIM, but Arab Sheikhdoms wouldn’t denomination with Turkey (crit- would not be any different AN ESSENTIALLY given the Turkic ethnicity and be sitting idle either. ical for posturing within the from the US for us.” Similarly, ancestry of the beleaguered (The writer, a military vet- ummah) — this reality, when despite being the progenitor of ANTITHETICAL Chinese Uyghurs — not con- eran, is a former Lt Governor conflated with the hasty exit of Taliban in pursuance of its fronting the Chinese on the of Andaman & Nicobar Islands the US/NATO troops, opens the “Strategic Depth” policy, TRIAD Uyghurs is not an option, and Puducherry. The views Pakistan now fears a complete given Turkey’s larger aspira- expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE

KANWAR YATRA IS A HUGE HEALTH RISK Uttar Pradesh A medic administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Yamuna Khadar in New Delhi PTI Sir — The Supreme Court has made it With a pinch of salt was in the grip amply clear that the “right to life is para- of casteism, nepo- mount” and everything else, including ly simply lying and overlooking the truth on the tism and politics “religious sentiments”, is subservient to this ground. His remark commending the UP of appeasement. Grandiloquence fundamental right guaranteed in Article Government (and providing a ringing endorse- But the Prime Minister’s 21 of the Constitution, and that it is not ment of the Chief Minister’s handling of law and guidance and Yogi Adityanath’s Kejriwal’s demand to bestow the Bharat Ratna on in favour of the conduct of the physical order, particularly crimes against women) is daz- leadership have turned the Kanwar Yatra in view of the COVID-19 zling in its mendacity and stunning in its audac- tables. Sunderlal Bahuguna is just a gimmick for votes pandemic. The Kanwar Yatra is a religious ity. Regarding the law and order situation, the BJP president affair and involves the devotees travelling PM maintained silence over the arrest of a hap- — JP Nadda he politicians in India are an amazing breed, going to any length to pocket peo- in large numbers and crowding at the ghats less man who tweeted beseeching oxygen but We have reached ple’s votes. Hardly anybody clad in khadi is averse to this trait or modus operan- of the Ganga and its tributaries to collect was threatened to be put behind bars for “malign- holy water. It is a diktat of science that peo- f my 10-year-old grandson ever lies, he feels ing the State Government”. There is no language a number of di to curry favour with the electorate, even if such promises are never meant to (COVID-19) deaths T ple should observe physical distancing to guilty and ashamed. But the world’s largest in which PM Modi can really praise the UP Chief that deserves our be kept. The latest to line up in this queue, yet again, is AAP’s national convener and reduce the risk of infection. democracy’s Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Minister’s handling of crimes against women, I recognition Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Days after making in the poll-bound States of When the risk of contagion is real, the Modi in Varanasi blatantly lauded Uttar especially after the brutal rapes and murders in and our tribute. Punjab, Gujarat, Goa and Uttarakhand a four-pronged fortnight-long Kanwar Yatra, even if it is Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Unnao and Hathras, and violence at last week’s symbolic, spells a health disaster. The novel “unprecedented” success in tackling COVID- block pramukh elections. promise, including free electricity for all up to 300 units Argentine President solution of allowing devotees to collect 19’s second wave. For this, even several BJP People turn mute even though Modi’s enthu- — Alberto Fernandez and waiver of all pending power bills, the wily bureau- Gangajal kept in tankers at certain desig- legislators were angered. siasm to support Adityanath to permit the Kanwar crat-turned neta has hit upon another idea to pull at nated locations and allowing them to per- At the peak of the second wave in May, even Yatra is baffling when, just a day earlier, he was M stands for Mother, you can the heartstrings of the voters in the hill State. He has form the abhishek at the nearest Shiva tem- the High Court had described the death exhorting vacationers to cease their outings as ples could prove futile. It is not clear how of COVID patients in the State because of lack a precaution against the third wave. When mil- never get Another. demanded that the Union Government should honour it is possible without the movement of of oxygen supply as a “criminal act” and “not lions are fed up with the State Government’s Dr Snehalata noted environmentalist, Chipko Movement progenitor throngs of devotees. less than genocide” by those responsible. Even blunders, it’s unbelievable that the PM is prais- Panday my The pathogen that causes COVID-19 Mother, always and a Padma Vibhushan awardee in 2009, Sunderlal after all this, because surely the Prime Minister ing the UP Government for its good work. told me this when I was a does not differentiate among shoppers, is not in any state of dementia, he is apparent- Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee | Faridabad Bahuguna (he had turned down the Padma Shri in 1987 revellers, tourists and devotees. COVID- naughty Kid. I Realise it now. over the Government’s refusal to cancel the Tehri dam 19-appropriate behaviour by everyone is Will Miss You MOM bring several reforms with regard to the been too successful for players, either. Actor project despite his protests), with the country’s high- important for the country to pull through — Chunky Pandey the pandemic. Let us hope that wiser nation’s internal and external security and Wicketkeeper-batsman and throw- est civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. It is a simple mat- ramping up the health infrastructure. down specialist Rishabh Pant has tested counsel prevails. I don’t regret ter that if any such demand is to be made, and there is no denying that it should be, G David Milton |Kanyakumari However, it’s also a good opportunity for positive for COVID-19 and it is a bad sign the Opposition to tear down the ahead of the first Test during the first week missing out on my it should ideally come from the Uttarakhand Government as a matter of propriety, pro- team’s white-ball tocol and accepted norms and not from the Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab or any other Government on several fronts, from ris- of August. Already our fielding standards MONSOON SESSION OF PARLIAMENT ing fuel prices to spiralling LPG rates. touched a new low in the World Cup semi- tour to the West Governments. The environmental activist passed away on May 21 this year. Sir — The advantage of being a democ- The continuous increase in the prices final and in the World Test Championship, Indies, as I was racy is that both sides of the coin have finding life inside But, as the saying goes, common sense is the most uncommon and we may extend of daily commodities are making a huge and the absence of the star batsman will the bio-bubble tough to handle. equal value, like the Government and the hole in the pocket of citizens, especially be a major handicap for a team preparing the corollary especially to include the nation’s politicians. Already, in the recent past, total- Opposition in Parliament. The people’s ly cold-shouldering the cold numbers regarding the debt burden of the respective States, the middle class and the underprivileged, for a five-Test series against England. Australian all-rounder representatives have equal say and contri- besides those who have been rendered job- England are just waiting to pounce on — Kejriwal had promised a host of freebies that would further stress the exchequer. For the bution in building the foundation of the less. The farmers’ unions have also joined the Indian team after their series loss early record, the outstanding liability of the AAP-governed Delhi stands at `31,135 crore till March nation. Once again, the door of the tem- hands for a protest against the this year in an away series and wish to pay I have submitted a 2020, and its per capita debt (population based on the 2011 census) is higher than that ple of democracy is open for its monsoon Government to repeal the three farm laws. back to & Company in the note (on the rift in session, which will commence on July 19 Aman Jaiswal |New Delhi same coin. The fitness of Indian players Punjab Congress) of economically backward States like Bihar. Similarly, Punjab has an unsustainable debt and conclude on August 13. is also not up to the international standards to the party presi- burden, with the outstanding debt set to hit `2.60 lakh crore, with an additional `12,000 This session of Parliament is quite RISHABH PANT FACES THE VIRUS THREAT and, by adding the virus factor, we may dent and as she crore borrowing allowed in 2020-21 because of a COVID-induced economic meltdown. important from varied perspectives, Sir — The Indian team is facing a face more hardships on the long tour. decides it will be whether it will provide the report card of tough time since landing in England and Calicut Krishnan Subramani |Kozhikode made public. In 2020-21, Uttarakhand is expected to spend `9,396 crore on servicing its debt. This the Government during the second wave the troubles are only mounting, with our is 17 per cent higher than the revised estimates of 2019-20. It includes `3,503 crore or lay down the road map for the third. batting line-up susceptible to bounce Send your feedback to: Punjab Congress in-charge towards repaying loans, and `5,892 crore towards making interest payments. Not only this, the Government needs to and lateral swing. The bio-bubble has not [email protected] — Harish Rawat VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN Urgent need to empower THE NEW, LENGTHY SUPER-HOT SPELLS Persons with Disabilities MEENAL SHARMA JAGTAP This could be our first glimpse of a new normal in which killer heat waves become regular events Such people can be trained to undertake simple agricultural activities and also improve productivity through disability-inclusive innovative practices

he Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) represent a way to collec- GWYNNE DYER tivise farmers who have a common goal. The main benefit of these irst the ‘heat dome’, with temperatures in the mid-to-high for- organisationsT is that it organises the small ties Celsius in many parts of western North America for up to a and marginal farmers (who as per the data Fweek (49.6° C in Lytton, B.C.). Then, when the forests were tin- from Agriculture Census 2015-16, form 86 der-dry, came the wildfires (which wiped Lytton out). From northern per cent of India’s farming community) into California to northern BC, the records were being broken every day. groups through which they can connect The extreme temperatures were unprecedented, but the weathermen with the markets for both inputs and out- had an explanation of sorts: a ‘heat dome’ that trapped hot air in the puts. Collective interaction with the mar- ket players enhances their bargaining same area for a long time while the heat kept rising. Many meteorol- power and they can participate in the mar- ogists know that this could be our first glimpse of a new normal in kets effectively. Besides, they can reap the which killer heat waves become regular events. The proposed name economies of scale by undertaking collec- for these new, lengthy super-hot spells is ‘wave-7’ or ‘wave-5’ events tive action for processing, packaging, because the heat waves strike simultaneously in several large regions transportation, and establishing strong around the planet. ‘Wave-7”, the likelier candidate in this case, hits backward and forward linkages. western North America, western or central Europe, and western Asia Farmers can alsoregister themselves under the Indian Companies Act, 2013 as all at the same time. Wave-7 is still a hypothesis, not a proven fact, Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs).There but we had just that pattern of extreme heat in late June. The tem- are various organisations at the Central and State levels that are actively involved in nur- turing, promoting, and mentoring of FPOs besides providing financial support. Some ments and specialised nationaland with spices, vegetables, milk, and a livelihood and lead a life of dig- important organisations in the FPO ecosys- international NGOs working in pulses in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya nity in mainstream society and in tem are National Bank for Agriculture and support of disabled people, FAO has Pradesh, Odisha, and Uttarakhand. turn, contribute to the growing Rural Development (NABARD), Small made small but significant invest- More than 25 percent of members economy of the country”. Farmer’s Agri-business Consortium ments in a number of project activ- of these FPOs are persons with dis- The Council has done the map- (SFAC), World Bank, and several NGOs. ities.” It has been instrumental in abilities with presence on the Board ping of job roles suitable for PwDs FPOs are an important innovation for the guiding the governments to design of Directors and staff. and developed a curriculum to agriculture sector, serving to collectivise the THE OPPORTUNITY inclusive policies and create The opportunity to lead the dis- provide them with appropriate small and marginal farmers, the reby enabling ecosystems for ensuring ability-inclusive organisations and training. Such sets of training are increasing their choices of selling their pro- TO LEAD THE good quality of life for people with its success have demonstrated that provided through certified trainers. duce and getting increased incomes. DISABILITY- disabilities (PwDs). such actions can empower persons In the agriculture sector also, vari- The model of FPOs/FPCs can also help INCLUSIVE The projects carried out by with disabilities. They develop social ous activities/ occupations have in providing opportunities for sustainable ORGANISATIONS FAO have demonstrated that occu- skills and get the confidence that been identified, where PwDs can livelihoods to the weaker sections of the AND ITS pations like sericulture production, they can be responsible for their work. rural population, like farmers with disabil- SUCCESS HAS mushroom farming, poultry, bee- livelihoods and also help other To give a few examples of 'Job ities. A person born with disabilities in a DEMONSTRATED keeping, goat keeping, floriculture, people in their communities. It has Roles’ that are suitable for PwDs in peratures were in the mid-to-high 40°C in western Canada and the poor household does not have access to fisheries, and horticulture are activ- been observed in these unique agriculture and allied sector --land- many opportunities for skill development THAT SUCH ities that can be taken up by persons experiments that after being asso- scaping, gardening and urban farm- US Pacific northwest for four consecutive days. Temperatures were ACTIONS CAN hitting 35-40°C in central Europe and the Balkans. In western Asia, and livelihood generation, while their with disabilities. Besides, there can ciated with disability-inclusive ing, farm management, dairy farm families also do not expect them to earn a EMPOWER be other activities that require low FPOs, the lives of persons with dis- management, poultry farming, etc. the heat reached the mid-40s in most of Pakistan and the high 30s livelihood and only seek government doles PERSONS WITH levels of skill development that can abilities were completely changed. Promoting and encouraging all over Siberia, with peaks of 48°C in Jacobabad and Verkhoyansk. like disability pensions. However, with sup- DISABILITIES. provide income-generating activi- They gained social status, prestige the establishment of disability- (The latter is on the Arctic Circle). It may all be connected to the jet port, persons with disabilities can involve THEY DEVELOP ties for PwDs like basket weaving, in society, increased respect, and inclusive FPOs in rural areas in stream, a high-altitude, high-speed ‘river’ of air blowing from west themselves in organisations like FPOs, and SOCIAL SKILLS carpet weaving, pottery, etc. Any participation in decision-making in India can be effective in the leverage their collective strength. kind of activities focused on value families, etc. Agriculture being the empowerment of persons with to east around the planet. It used to flow so fast and straight that east- AND GET THE bound airliners cut an hour off their eastbound trans-Atlantic and trans- Persons with disabilities can be trained addition, which can be produced in main occupation in the country, disabilities to earn their own liveli- to undertake simple agricultural activities CONFIDENCE THAT bulk in remote rural areas and trans- especially in rural areas, it is neces- hoods instead of depending on Pacific flights by hitching a ride on it. But they don’t do that so much and also improve productivity through THEY CAN BE ported to markets with agricultur- sary that the sectorbecomes inclu- government doles. In February now, because the jet stream has slowed down and wanders all over innovative practices like the use of poly RESPONSIBLE al supply chains in place, can slow- sive and persons with disabilities can 2021, the Union government, the place. It has slowed because it gets its energy from the temper- houses, switching to chemical-free farm- FOR THEIR ly but steadily increase the incomes find means of sustainable liveli- recognising that establishing FPOs ature difference between the Arctic air mass and the much warmer ing, vermicompost making, rain-water LIVELIHOODS AND of PwDs in rural areas. The role of hoods in this sector. PwDs may not can help aggregate small and mar- air of the temperate zone. The jet stream is the boundary between harvesting, and undertaking sale of ALSO HELP OTHER micro and small-scale enterprises, be able to carry out all the required ginal farmers by easing and sup- processed farm products. Thus, involving as well as organizations like FPOs, activities in the traditional way, but porting their access to inputs, the two. But the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the PEOPLE IN THEIR planet, so the difference in temperature — and the amount of ener- persons with disabilities in FPOs is one way is of crucial importance in this with necessary adaption and markets, credit, and improved of empowering them economically and COMMUNITIES regard. skilling, they can successfully dis- technology, had announced that it gy available — is less than before. socially. The establishment of Disability- There are also organisations like charge their duties. shall promote 10,000 FPOs in the As the jet stream slows, it meanders in bigger and bigger loops, inclusive FPOs has the potential for ensur- the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) A mapping activity can be car- country with a budgetary allocation like a big, slow-moving river crossing a flat plain. These huge loops ing opportunities for sustainable livelihoods which work with local NGO part- ried out to find out which activity of `6,865 crorein order to achieve - ‘Rossby waves’, as they are called - tend to get ‘stuck’ for a long for persons with disabilities in rural areas. ners to empower PwDsto earn suits which disability type. With its target of doubling farmers’ time. Some pull Arctic air far to the south and hold it there, like last One organisation that has been sup- their livelihoods and be recognised some training and modifications, incomes by 2022. If the concept of winter’s Big Freeze in Texas. Others pull hot southern air farther north porting the cause of sustainable livelihoods as valuable contributors in society. PwDs would be able to perform disability-inclusive FPOs is recog- than usual, like last month - and they too hang around for a long time. for persons with disabilities is the Food and The CBM India Trust has pioneered those activities. Some work in this nised by the government and a Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the the concept and is incubating regard has also been carried out by conducive policy environment is The two kinds of loops alternate along the northern jet stream (The writer is Joint United Nations. “FAO has long been a pro- Director, National Disability-inclusive FPOs in associ- the Sector Skill Council for PwDs. created through integratingpolicies around the planet like beads on a necklace. Every second loop is ‘hot’ moter of the rights of disabled men and Institute of Labour ation with the local NGO partners. The Skill Council for Persons with for persons with disabilities and when this pattern kicks in, so it follows that the heatwaves would be women within their host communities and Economics Research and At present, CBM is promoting 17 Disability (SCPwD) was incepted as promotion of FPOs, it would serve Development, Niti Ayog. happening in sync in several different continents - as they currently has recognised the need for people to be The views expressed FPOs in the country which are a national body in 2015 with the aim the twin causes of promoting the seem to be. trained to make a contribution.Within part- are personal.) encouraging farmers to take up of “mainstreaming PwD through- agriculture sector and empowering This is all quite new science, and still open to challenge. But over nership arrangements with both govern- organic farming. These FPOs deal skill training to enable them to earn persons with disabilities. the past two decades, the same pattern of seven stalled peaks and lows over the same regions - ‘wave-7’ - has lasted seven times for more than two weeks. Before 2000, it never happened. POINTCOUNTERPOINT We once believed that severe heating would not afflict the rich countries of the temperate zone until much later than the tropics and THE WAY UTTAR PRADESH HAS CONTROLLED THE BJP-RULED STATES ARE GETTING MORE sub-tropics, but that may be wrong. We already have killer heat waves THE SECOND WAVE OF CORONA AND VACCINES AND THE NON-BJP STATES ARE NOT… with the global average temperature up by only +1.1° C. It's bound STOPPED ITS SPREAD IS UNPRECEDENTED. THIS BIASED ATTITUDE IS NOT EXPECTED. to go to at least +1.5°C, even if we do everything right from now on. — PRIME MINISTER — WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER (Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of NARENDRA MODI MAMATA BANERJEE Democracy (and Work)’. The views expressed are personal.) How to judge Mohan Bhagwat's renaissance thought? A sad state of affairs that the Opposition leaders, instead of appreciating Bhagwat's perspicuous statement, charged him with hypocrisy hilosopher Ali-ibn-Abi politics for the RSS to woo Bhagwat’s perspicuous state- waged a destructive war against tion. national interest. Many social Talib once said, “do not Muslims ahead of assembly ment, started a political game Kalinga resulting in 100,000 In addition, there are sev- reformers have struggled to Psee who is saying; see elections, Bhagwat said his by charging him of hypocrisy, deaths and 150,000 deporta- eral yardsticks to ascertain unite the society by cutting what is he saying!” The Rig organization firmly believes image makeover, and vote- tions. He then repented his the truthfulness of the RSS through religious beliefs. Veda says, “let noble thoughts that in a democracy like India, bank politics. From a principle actions and converted to chief’s statement.The first test Mahatma Gandhi, the great come from all corners”. the only dominance can be of of reasonableness, one needs to Buddhism. Consciousness is is whether Bhagwat’s rhetoric integrator throughout his life, At an event of a book KHURSHID Indians, rather than Hindus or answer whether Mohan the essence of the self (soul). is similar to that of Yogi struggled to institutionalise release organized by the HASAN Muslims. Bhagwat, being a seasoned Why cannot Bhagwat’s state- Adityanath and Anurag brotherhood. He said: “By Muslim Rashtriya Manch, held A day after Bhagwat’s leader of RSS, does not have the ment be logically assumed to be Thakur. Secondly, do his state- religion, I do not mean formal in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, rhetoric, opposition leaders wisdom to discern the logic of a sign of transcending the con- ments reveal positivity or neg- religion, but that religion RashtriyaSwayamsewakSangh questioned the motive behind Parishad/Bajrang Dal workers gaining handful of votes of the sciousness of self? ativity? which underlines all religions, (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat such remarks. They pointed out also? Will you pass on these minority community by most For the great Buddhist There can be two reactions that brings us face to face with urged Muslims not to get that the Sangh Parivar, BJP, and teachings to Modi-Shah Ji and likely losing votes of Hindus thinkers, logic was the main to Bhagwat's statements from our Maker.” He also said, “We “trapped in the cycle of fear” the government speak differ- BJP chief ministers also?” who may resent his words. anvil arsenal on which they the Sangh Parivar constituents. want to reach not the dead about Islam being in danger in ently on the matter. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Opposition leaders must forged the weapons to combat The conglomeration of level, but unity in diversity.” India. He said those asking Congress said if Bhagwat is Owaisi and BSP supremo admit the fact that there is destructive criticism. Logic Hindutva can follow his suit The great reformer, Sir Muslims to leave the country true to his words, he must give Mayawati were equally critical always room for introspection, can serve as a cathartic in and change their thought Syed Ahmed Khan echoed cannot call themselves Hindus directions that all those BJP of Bhagwat’s statement. amelioration, and realization in clearing the mind of the process. Or, they will distance similar sentiments: “Centuries and those indulging in lynch- leaders who “harassed” inno- Mayawati using a Hindi every man’s life. There is no cramping effects of obstructive, themselves from his state- have passed since God desired ing people in the name of cent Muslims be removed from proverb said the RSS chief’s fixed time or age for such real- cold criticism. Every human ments. If neither of these reac- that Hindus and Mussalmans cows must know that they are their posts. Senior Congress statement was like ‘muhmein ization. Valmiki had been a rob- being may step in successful- tions emerges, then Bhagwat’s may share the climate and the against Hindutva. The DNA of (The writer is a legal journalist leader Digvijaya Singh said, Ram, bagalmeinchuri'. ber before turning into a Rishi ly from the dark tunnel of the healthy views will fade away produce of this land and live all Indians is the same. and author. The views “Mohan Bhagwat Ji, will you It is, however, a sad state of and excelling in poetry and lit- soul to the upward path, cross- over time. and die on it together.” The Asserting that it is not expressed are personal.) pass on these views to your dis- affairs that the opposition lead- erature. ing through the stages of spir- There is an urgent need for world as such is one family and image makeover or vote bank ciples, preachers, Vishwa Hindu ers, instead of appreciating Emperor Ashoka had itual illumination and realisa- Hindu-Muslim unity in the one nest. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 Money 08 Rupee slips 3 Puri conveys India’s concerns India to witness 6.5-7% paise to close at 74.57 against $ over oil prices to Saudi, UAE PNS n MUMBAI growth ’23 onwards: CEA PNS n NEW DELHI The Indian rupee slipped 3 PNS n MUMBAI recover from the pandemic and paise to settle at 74.57 (pro- India, the world's third-biggest to convert COVID-19 into visional) against the US dol- oil consumer, has conveyed to The country's economy will effectively the common flu and lar on Friday, as investors OPEC countries its concern start witnessing a growth of 6.5 reduce its impact significantly. awaited fresh triggers. over high oil prices that are to 7 per cent from fiscal 2023 While addressing the event ear- At the interbank forex mar- threatening to impact the onwards, helped by various lier, Economic Advisory ket, the local unit opened at nascent economic recovery after reforms undertaken by the Council to the Prime Minister 74.53 against the greenback the devastating pandemic. government so far and also as (EAC-PM) Chairman Bibek and witnessed an intra-day New Oil Minister Hardeep COVID-19 vaccination drive Debroy said GDP growth rate is high of 74.51 and a low of Singh Puri has made phone progresses, Chief Economic a function of what the base was 74.66 during the session. calls to key OPEC nations to Advisor Krishnamurthy in the last year. “Since the base The local unit finally ended convey the desire for an afford- Subramanian said. in 2021 dropped by 7 and some the day at 74.57, down 3 paise able price for consumers. He said the second wave of decimal point percentages, cor- over its last close. After calling his counter- COVID-19 is unlikely to have a respondingly the (real rate of) On Thursday, the rupee parts in Qatar and the UAE, he work with His Royal Highness India in the coming years, very significant on the economy. growth in 2021-22, because of had settled at 74.54 against the called Organization of the Prince Abdulaziz to bring and my strong desire to work The country's economy con- that low base, will be high,” he US dollar. Petroleum Exporting greater predictability and calm with His Royal Highness to tracted by 7.3 per cent in fiscal of high growth for India.” He were primarily at the state level, said. He expects a real rate of "The forex market focus Countries (OPEC) kingpin in the global oil markets, and further diversify our bilateral 2020-21. said the momentum in recovery he said. “We expect the impact growth of around 10 per cent will be on the US retail sales Saudi Arabia on Thursday also to see hydrocarbons strategic energy partnership “Together with the reforms that was seen in the fourth quar- of the second wave to be not during the current financial data and consumer confi- evening. become more affordable," he beyond buyer-seller to see and focus on vaccination, I ter of FY21 and overall in the very large,” he said. year. Debroy said the pandem- dence data for any reading on "Had a warm and friendly said. Saudi Arabia is the greater two-way investments." expect growth to start hitting second half of FY21 got impact- Subramanian said the sup- ic has resulted in whittling away inflation and the strength of discussion with His Royal world's largest exporter of Concerned over the rising close 6.5 to 7 per cent from ed to some extent by the second ply-side reforms undertaken by of two years of economic devel- the recovery. "Any solid pace Highness, Prince Abdul Aziz crude oil and India's second- oil prices, India has been FY23 onwards and accelerate wave of COVID-19. the government in sectors such opment. of US economic recovery will bin Salman Al Saud, Minister biggest source after Iraq. reaching out to key oil produc- from there on,” Subramanian While the second wave was as agriculture, labour, export PLI “So it is not only the target underpin the rumours of ear- of Energy of Saudi Arabia on The discussions focused "on ers in the Middle East. said at a virtual event organised quite devastating on the health scheme, change in MSME def- of USD 5 trillion dollar (econ- lier than expected rate strengthening bilateral energy strengthening bilateral energy Puri on July 14 called UAE by Dun & Bradstreet. side, the economic impact of inition, creation of the bad omy by 2024-25) moves far hikes/quantitative easing (QE) partnership and developments partnership and developments Minister of Industry Ahmed “Given the significant that has been limited because bank, privatisation of public away, but also the fact that tapering keeping USD/INR in the global energy markets," in the global energy markets," Al Jaber, who is the chief exec- reforms that have been done the second way was much short- sector banks among others, are adhering to the 2030 SDGs afloat till the July Federal Puri tweeted. Saudi Arabia, he he said. utive of Abu Dhabi National over the last one and a half years, er in duration compared to the going to push growth in the (Sustainable Development Open Market Committee said, is a central player in the "Highlighted the crucial Oil Co (ADNOC), seeking I have no hesitation in saying first wave and the economic future. He said vaccination is Goals) target for India will be a (FOMC) outcome," said international energy market. role of Saudi Arabia in rapid- the UAE's support in lowering that I look forward to a decade restrictions that were placed important for the country to little more difficult. Rahul Gupta. "I conveyed my desire to ly growing energy needs of prices. Sensex, Nifty retreat from fresh MONEY MATTERS Tata Steel commissions peaks; IT, banking stocks weigh coal preparation plant PNS n MUMBAI ata Steel has set up a 2 million tonne per annum Equity benchmarks Sensex T(MTPA) coal preparation Gold prices drop and Nifty pulled back from plant at Jamadoba under its their all-time highs to settle on Jharia division, the steel giant Rs 73; silver a flat note on Friday due to sell- said on Friday.Tata Steel's offs mainly in IT and banking Jharia division has taken cracks Rs 196 counters amid lack of direc- WTO: Negotiations for fisheries several initiatives of tional cues from global mar- automation and digitalisation PNS n NEW DELHI kets. subsidies pact to conclude soon which has helpedin improving After surging to its new all- operational excellence."In line with its mechanisation and Gold in the national capital on time high of 53,290.81 in early PNS n NEW DELHI global fish stocks. modernisation programme, Tata Steels Jharia division has Friday dipped Rs 73 to Rs session, the BSE Sensex ended "During an all-day meeting commissioned thestate-of-the-art 2 MTPA coal preparation plant and 47,319 per 10 gram amid fall 18.79 points or 0.04 per cent gained. Sectorally, BSE IT, Buying interest was seen in the Member countries of the with 104 ministers and heads 400 kilovolt-ampere (kVA) Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for in global precious metal prices, lower at 53,140.06. The broad- teck, bankex and finance pharma sector in anticipation World Trade Organization of delegation, WTO mem- Main Mechanical Ventilator at Jamadoba colliery," Tata Steelsaid in a according to HDFC Securities. er NSE Nifty edged lower by indices ended up to 0.99 per of strong Q1 results. The risk have pledged to conclude the bers pledged to conclude the statement.These facilities were inaugurated by D B Sundara In the previous trade, the 0.80 points or 0.01 per cent at cent lower, while telecom, real- of profit-booking is rising due negotiations soon for the fish- negotiations soon and cer- Ramam, Vice President (Raw materials), Tata Steel in thepresence of precious metal had closed at 15,923.40 – its first drop in five ty, metal and healthcare indices to elevated performance and eries subsidies agreement, tainly before the WTO's Sanjay Rajoria, General Manager, Jharia division. Built from cutting- Rs 47,392 per 10 gram. Silver sessions. Intraday, the index closed with gains. lack of direction from the which would set new rules for Ministerial Conference in edge technology, the 2 MTPA coalpreparation plant has been also dipped Rs 196 to Rs soared to its lifetime high of In contrast with the bench- Western developed markets the global fisheries industry, early December, and to transformed from the oldest runningwashery in Asia to one of the 68,043 per kilogram from Rs 15,962.25 before climbing mark, broader midcap and with flat performance recent- according to a statement. empower their Geneva-based mostmodern washeries across the globe. 68,239 per kilogram in the pre- down. On the Sensex chart, smallcap indices rose up to ly,” said Vinod Nair, Head of WTO convened a meeting delegations to do so," the vious trade. "Spot gold prices HCL Tech was the top loser, 0.45 per cent. Research at Geojit Financial of all trade ministers of the statement, dated July 15, said. for 24 carat in Delhi were trad- shedding over 3 per cent, fol- During the week, the Services. member countries to discuss In the virtual meeting, ing Rs 73 lower with fall in lowed by Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Sensex rallied 753 points or Foreign institutional the agreement on July 15. Commerce and Industry Wipro shares jump over 2% COMEX gold prices," accord- ICICI Bank, NTPC and 1.43 per cent, while the Nifty investors (FIIs) continue as net In a statement, WTO said Minister Piyush had stated ing to HDFC Securities, Senior IndusInd Bank. surged 233.60 points or 1.48 sellers in the domestic equity the members edged closer on that member countries still in trade; pare gains later Analyst (Commodities), On the other hand, Bharti per cent. market during the past few July 15 to an agreement which need to cover significant hares of IT major Wipro on Tapan Patel. In the interna- Airtel, UltraTech Cement, Tata "Indian market opened with days, he added. would set the new rules for the ground to make the negotia- Friday gained over 2 per cent tional market, gold was trad- Steel,PowerGrid and Reliance gains; however, failed to main- Elsewhere in Asia, bourses global fisheries industry and tions text for the agreement Sin early trade after the ing lower at USD 1,823 per were among the gainers. tain and ended flattish as prof- in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo limit government subsidies balanced, to meet the concerns company posted a 35.6 per cent ounce and silver was flat at Of the Sensex constituents, it-booking was triggered in ended with losses, while Hong contributing to unsustainable of developing and Least jump in June quarter USD 26.13 per ounce. 16 shares logged losses and 14 major sectors barring pharma. Kong was positive. fishing and the depletion of Developed Countries (LDCs). consolidated net profit and exuded confidence in logging double-digit revenue growth in FY22. The stock jumped 2.30 per cent to Rs 589 on the BSE in FedEx Express early trade. But, as the trade progressed the stock erased its early Direct selling industry grows gains and was trading lower by 0.45 per cent at Rs 573.15. At the to invest USD NSE also, after an upbeat start and a gain of 2.31 per cent in early trade, the stock was later trading at Rs 572.90, lower by 0.52 per 100 mn in cent. Wipro on Thursday posted a 35.6 per cent jump in June 4% in pandemic-hit H1 of ’21 quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 3,242.6 crore, and exuded confidence in logging double-digit revenue growth in FY22 Delhivery PNS n NEW DELHI following stellar Q1 performance and robust demand PNS n MUMBAI environment. The Bengaluru-based company had registered a net Direct selling in India grew 4.7 profit (attributable to equity holders) of Rs 2,390.4 crore in the FedEx Express, a subsidiary of per cent in the first half of the year-ago period, as per Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS). leading global express trans- pandemic-hit 2020-21 to touch SIDBI net profit rises portation company FedEx total sales of Rs During the Corp, will invest USD 100 period, 53.18 lakh persons million in e-commerce logis- joined the direct selling with a Okinawa plans to tap e-bike tics platform Delhivery. daily average of 29,064 new 3% to Rs 2K-cr in ’21 FedEx Express India and entrants, with the emergence PNS n NEW DELHI cent in FY21 over FY20 to Rs Delhivery have entered into of the work from home con- market, triple customer base 4,063 crore, it said. equity and commercial agree- cept, enabling people to olstered by the Gujarat SIDBI has reported a net prof- The net interest income ments that will utilize their explore additional sources of government's electric vehicle it of Rs 2,398.28 crore in fis- (NII) grew by 11.5 per cent to combined strengths to unlock income, said the Indian Direct Bpolicy, Okinawa Autotech is cal ended March 2021, up by Rs 3,678 crore in FY21, while India's international trade Selling Association (IDSA). looking to aggressively tap the e- 3.6 per cent from a year ago. non-interest income was down potential.The completion of "The emergence of the scooter market in the state and It had posted a net profit of marginally at Rs 944 crore. this transaction is subject to work from home concept has around 55 per cent of the ment. plans to triple its customer base Rs 2,315 crore in previous fis- Total income also fell to Rs closing conditions, including enabled people to explore gross direct selling turnover in "Direct selling entities by 2022. Okinawa, being a cal year. The results were 11,165.63 crore during 2020- regulatory approval, a compa- options where they can have an India comes from the wellness adopted technologies like member of the Gujarat Energy declared at the 23rd Annual 21, as against Rs 12,090.30 ny statement said on Friday. additional source of self-sus- category which witnessed an Zoom, WebEx etc. which Development Agency, is also General Meeting of Small crore in 2019-20, SIDBI said. As part of the collaboration, tainable income while doing increased demand. greatly increased the reach working towards faster adoption of the EVs in the State, the Industries Development Bank Total advances marginally FedEx will make a USD 100 work from home," said a fact Moreover, the direct selling and capacity to address new company said on Friday. One of the top players in the fast growing of India (SIDBI), it said on declined by 5.6 per cent to Rs million equity investment in sheet released by IDSA. companies quickly adopted prospects. Additionally, the domestic EV space, Okinawa currently has six electric scooters, Friday. Operating profit 1,56,233 crore as of March 31, Delhivery, and the companies While talking about the the technology, to connect entities were able to increase three each in high and low-speed range, with price ranging between (before provision) recorded a 2021, from Rs 1,65,422 crore will enter into a long-term sales growth in the first half of with the customers, when there the frequency and number of Rs 50,000 and nearly Rs one-lakh. The Gujarat government's year-on-year growth of 8 per as of March 31, 2020. commercial agreement. 2020-21, the association said was restriction over the move- meetings," it said. electric vehicle policy offers a subsidy of Rs 10,000/kwh. EV buyers will get a subsidy of up to Rs 20,000 for e-two-wheelers, up to Rs 50,000 for e-three-wheelers and up to Rs 1.5 lakh for 4-wheelers. The subsidy will be credited directly to the beneficiary account via Fresh card issuance by 5 pvt banks to be impacted Zomato IPO Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), among others. PNS n NEW DELHI with Mastercard," the report Visa platform. The bank will be oversubscribed said. able to issue the new cards Toyota joins hands with As many as five private sector As per the report, RBL after technology integration 10.7 times banks, including Axis Bank, Bank, Yes Bank and Bajaj which is expected to take 8-10 PNS n NEW DELHI Karnataka government Yes Bank, and IndusInd Bank, Finserv were fully dependent weeks. The RBI barred oyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday are to be impacted by the on Mastercard for card Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte Zomato's initial public offer said it has inked a pact with the Reserve Bank of India's deci- issuance while dependence of Ltd from on-boarding new (IPO) was oversubscribed TKarnataka government for sion to ban Mastercard from IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank customers across all its card 10.7 times on the third and imparting industry-specific skill, culture issuing new cards for not com- and Axis Bank varied from 35 products (debit, credit and last day of the sale with insti- and knowledge to the Industrial plying with local data storage per cent to 40 per cent. prepaid) from July 22, 2021, as tutional buyers pouring in to Training Institute (ITI) students in the guidelines, according to a Card-issuing arm of State it failed to comply with data garb shares of the food deliv- state.The automaker has signed a memorandum of understanding report. Bank of India, SBI Card, has storage norms. ery platform. (MoU) with the Commissionerate of Industrial Training and HDFC Bank would also only 10 per cent of their card Taking action against The offer received bids for Employment, Karnataka government, in this regard. Under the MoU, have been affected by this tied up to the banned Mastercard, the RBI said, 770.07 crore equity shares Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been identified as an industrial decision but the lender is Mastercard. On the other "Notwithstanding lapse of con- against an IPO size of 71.92 training provider to develop skilled human resources for already facing restrictions by So, in all, as per the report of because it involves technology hand, Kotak Mahindra Bank's siderable time and adequate crore, stock exchange data manufacturing units and first-time entrepreneurs, to equip them for the RBI on issuance of new global bokerage firm Nomura, integration and other modali- card portfolio is entirely allied opportunities being given, the showed. the high-volume production anticipated in the manufacturing sector cards (debit, credit or pre- seven financial institutions ties. to Visa and hence won't face entity has been found to be Retail investors sought in light of the central government's greater focus on Make in India paid). would not be able to issue new "Among credit card issuers any issues. non-compliant with the direc- 6.09 times the portion and Atmanirbhar Bharat.Following the agreement, a programme Besides these five banks, card as they sourced significant including co-brand partners, Amid the development, RBL tions on Storage of Payment reserved for them. Against focusing on developing students at ITIs situated in all the 31 Bajaj Finserve and SBI Card number from Marstercard. RBL Bank, Yes Bank and Bajaj Bank on Thursday said it has System Data." However, the 12.95 crore shares reserved districts of Karnataka is being implemented, TKM said in a may face problems as they The issuance of new cards Finserv lending are most entered into an agreement RBI's directions will not for retail individual investors, statement.With the programme, the automaker would enable ITI were also issuing cards of this through another payment gate- impacted, in our view, as their with Visa Worldwide to start impact existing customers of 78.87 crore shares were bid by students to acquire skills relevant to the manufacturing industry and payment gateway. way would take 2-3 months entire card schemes are allied issuance of credit cards on the Mastercard. 1300 hours. improve their employment potential, it added. 9 health Vijayawada Saturday July 17, 2021 IS YOUR CHILD RIDING THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER OF ANGER? correct ways in which to express it. Try asking them to put their feelings into words instead of actions. Like for example, “I didn’t like it when my friend took my toy from me” instead of going full Chucky on their butts (which is pretty fun to watch, if we’re being com- pletely honest). But regard- less of the reason, gently remind them it’s fine to feel this way and their feel- What expecting mothers should ings are important to you. A handy tip to make this easier is to ask them to know about Rh incompatibility spot these emotions in the books they read or the he four main blood However, being an Rh-nega- cause life-threatening conditions things that they watch. Not group types are A, B, tive female could affect the preg- like anaemia where the red only will it be a lot more AB and O. nancy. A pregnant woman with blood cells are damaged faster fun, but it’ll also help them Determined by the the Rh-negative blood type and the ability of the baby’s body set a reference point for T genes in oneself, an would require particular care, to replace them is difficult. themselves that they can individual’s blood especially if the baby the woman It could also lead to jaundice, relate to. group is inherited from the par- is carrying is Rh-positive, as this heart failure, liver failure and Okay, we’re going to ents. Additionally, a protein causes Rh incompatibility. This could be life-threatening to the level with you. It’s easy to known as the Rh Factor, is either condition does not affect the baby. he emotional tips and tricks by Manoj Instead of repressing it, let them tell you how break these things down present as Rh-Positive (+) or mother’s health, however, being The condition can be deter- roller coaster is Jain, Director, Scram we’d rather teach them they’re feeling about a situ- when you’re thinking absent as Rh negative (-) there- cautious of her Rh-negative sta- mined by a simple blood test of one that we ride Kidswear, that cover some how to express it effective- ation because sometimes about them logically. But fore creating 8 common blood tus is important as it can impact the mother, the Indirect Coombs T for life. And of the more common emo- ly and communicate their they might not be mad at we also know that kids are group types. the baby she is carrying. test. This will help detect sometimes it’s a tions one might come feelings, whatever they all. In this way, you’ll anything but that. So don’t What is the Rh Rh Incompatibility occurs whether the blood contains the lot less fun than across on this rollercoaster. may be. understand their emotions expect an overnight Incompatibility? when the mother’s body reacts to cell-destroying antibodies, and the physical amusement On today’s ride, let’s talk Step one: Identify the better without invalidating change in the way they the Rh-positive blood of her your doctor will advise appropri- park kind. But over time, about anger. emotion them. And it’ll give your express themselves (and The Rh or ‘Rhesus’ factor, an baby by producing antibodies. ate action. If the mother is Rh- we learn to navigate the Anger is instinctual and little one a chance to cor- don’t beat yourself up for inherited protein, is found on Especially in her second preg- negative, and the father is Rh- ups and downs, the twists probably the easiest to sur- For children, recognisng rect you if you’re wrong it). These things take time the surface of the cell mem- nancy with an Rh-positive baby, positive, an immunoglobulin and turns, and even the face, especially when emotions isn’t as straight- (which is going to happen and patience and a lot of branes of red blood cells. If your her body produces antibodies injection can be administered to loops. Our kids, however, you’re a tiny human. It’s a forward as it is for us. from time to time so don’t repetition. There will defi- blood contains the protein, you instantly. the mother to prevent her body are still new to this ride. feeling that our kids will That’s why the first step is worry about it). nitely be a few bumps in are Rh-positive, if it does not, For an Rh-positive baby, these from producing Rh antibodies. So, as the all-knowing, face often, just like we do. to identify the feeling. Step two: Explain the the road along the way. But you are Rh-negative. However, antibodies can cause damage to This can be given at 28 weeks holding-the-secrets-to-life It’s mostly viewed as a neg- When you think they’re feeling that’s a part of the ride. having the Rh blood type is a the baby’s red blood cells after of pregnancy and after delivery if parents, it’s our job to hold ative emotion and our mad, try mimicking their Roller coasters wouldn’t be normal condition and does not they cross the placenta. Red the baby is found to have a posi- their hand and help them instinct is to tell our kids facial expressions and ask- After both of you are on as fun without all the imply that one has a disease or blood cells are essential for oxy- tive blood group. These mea- navigate it. that it’s bad. But it’s as nat- ing them if that’s what the same page, explain the twists and turns, would that it could generally alter your gen to be carried throughout the sures can protect the baby very Here are some handy ural as the rest of them. they’re feeling. 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A Bharatnatyam dancer, whose TAKING CLASSICAL DANCE FARM TO roots are in Maharashtra, moved to FUTURE Hyderabad TO HER SASURAL K RAMYA SREE t’s either the smell of from Bengaluru explore my art form here, about my future, I am now much exposure here! Also, Hyderabad, the city is full of ghee from your grand- which touched my heart! The overcoming it, although I don’t there’s the summer season various types of ‘biryanis’. ma’s kitchen, or snap- recently, and three essential needs — ‘Roti, think the culture which slightly creates a distaste There’s a total different range ping off the fresh kapda and makaan’, Hyderabad of classical in me for the city,” she adds. in cuisine too — from typical I greens from mother’s talks about how has fulfilled all of them, ane dance Terming the city of the ‘annam pappu’ to biryani. It’s a garden, it’s always one more. My husband is an ardent has as Nizam’s to be fully inclined unifying festival about differ- of those unnecessarily familiar the city has foodie, we have been to almost towards a historical culture, the ent backgrounds in the city.” reels with a vintage tint. But to be every food joint across the city Bharatnatyam dancer acknowl- Fondly in love with the most honest, it is not just the narrative welcomed her. and that is something we enjoy edges the cultural diversity well-known Niloufer Cafe here, of nostalgia anymore. Today’s mar- doing time and again,” shares here that’s known to all. there has never been a chance ket-goers aren’t just asking to be Maithri Rao Maithri. With different vendors, that Maithri wouldn’t have had assured that the spinach is fresh. Maithri took a giant leap foods and cultures, the ‘Irani Chai’ when passing Learning about the source of one’s shares with migrating from communities here come through the place. food and showing interest in amid the pandemic, with together to celebrate She reminisces about the understanding safe and ethical SHIKHA major apprehensions about her no matter what. It’s a times in pandemic when she agricultural practices, are becom- Bharatnatyam art form, if it very ethnically diverse continued to perform her art ing habits of the conscious con- Likitha DUGGAL will be equally appreciated here city, she strongly feels! form at the Hyderabad Dance sumers of today. That’s why Terra ” in Hyderabad. Considering the “We get to say how Festival. 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Providing consumers she knew she could community. felt fully encouraged and wel- ability, Terra Greens is certainly an with economic viability and acces- moments, food, collaborate well The cuisine comed by the Hyderabadis open book with some definitely sibility to organic staples, fruits here and now she’s here is so which alleviated her energies interesting chapters. and vegetables, organic dairy and summers in the enhancing her authentic! to another level, making her When this mother sowed a seed other substitutes, Green Station network all over The spices fall in love with the city. on her soil, she sowed a dream in brings a powerful platform of col- city, and more. again in a new that every “Hyderabad is the place I mar- her child. That’s the story of laborative voices in the market. city which is a delicacy ried into. A space which has Padmaja and her daughter Likitha, Going all in with the marketing ance is an ancient task in itself. carries is given me a lot of freedom for who grew up around her mother’s essentials of 2021, Green Station and celebrated cul- “Initially, I some- me to explore and grow. It is independent organic farm in now has an online presence and tural tradition in was fright- thing to that land which has nurtured Hyderabad. Likitha went on to stores across Gandipet and Banjara India! Traditionally, ened, I did- look out me and will continue doing fetch a degree in Biotechnology Hills since October 2019 and D almost all the pieces n’t know the for, that! My neighborhood helped from VIT, and later joined her November 2020, respectively. that form the classi- dance commu- when in me alot in setting up an insti- mother to pursue a career in Weekly pop-ups with customised cal form have to do with Gods nity well here. I didn’t know tution of dance, which is com- renewable energy and sustainable food trucks are trendsetters from and Goddesses. Maharashtrian, how to progress further! But, mendable. Despite the pan- practices. From their farm that Green Station, recently seen doling Maithri Rao, a trained classical I let that fear go and I knew demic, I could still survive here went into the market as Terra out nature's fresh bounty in the danseur following her roots Hyderabad city has a differ- in a new arena, and that needs Greens Organic, to their latest neighbourhood of Ramky, NCC from a city in Nashik district ent panache to it, in the form an applause. I am expanding organic super-venture Green Urban, amongst other communi- called Malegaon is here in of its historical touch. There my dance studio with the Station, this mother-daughter duo ties. Hyderabad now performing was a time when I was going incorporation of new genres. is here to change the game with “In 2019, as a national exten- and how. Over the few years, through an emotional tur- Indeed, the Covid is acting as a their green thumbs and passionate sion, we felt that the fruits and she has been developing new moil in terms of my profes- disruption but I moved virtual, hearts. As word spread, so did the vegetables space was grossly under pieces of the form, staying true sional life in the new with the same amount of ener- dream — to five other states where represented. What we know is to the classical structure of it city, I was self- gy, and the response has been Terra Greens started working with most adulteration happen in the and using it as a vehicle to put doubting. I was good. I would love to socialise agriculturalists, including farmers ‘fresh’ section, not really in the forth new ideas. “This is my acertain more to understand the from Tamil Nadu, Madhya grocery section. Terra Greena is a ‘sasural’ and I am experiencing Hyderabadi culture better Pradesh and Maharashtra. grocery brand. We then decided to one of the most beautiful and I am hopeful of a “I started my entrepreneur jour- get into retail and launched Green phases of my life here. An beautiful time ney in 2012. My mother was Station and opened our first store all new association is what ahead,” she already farming in our family land in Gandipet in 2019,” says Likitha I have developed here, concludes. and she would bring us fresh food on the reason behind starting people have been from our backyard to our plates. Green Station. very welcoming We had surplus produce and we “When I started in 2012, people and eager to help. decided to reach out to masses. My would ask me what is organic, now The community sister and I reached out to a people ask me if it is truly organic. that I live has Nature’s Basket store near our We see the awareness among pub- helped me place. That’s how our brand came lic on organic food now. Now, the about. Later, we thought we can first priority has become health for actually build a brand for ourselves many, more than money. Now and then launched Terra Greens in people are willing to spend more 2012. Since then, we started build- for clean food. Hence the sale has ing the whole farm, interacting increased over a period,” says the with farmers and trained them youngster on the rising sales of and procured produce from organic foods. them,.and sold on the name of Speaking to Stanford Graduate Terra Greens,” says Likitha. School of Business in their show Training farmers to adopt to Grit and Growth, Likitha shared organic farming was something the thrills and travails of being a new for us back then, and there young entrepreneur in India, how was not much competition, she the lockdown affected businesses adds. in the country and how decision- Having a fleet of 12,000 farmers making as a young CEO during a can be a brag for someone literally time of economic crisis isn’t very in the field. Being honoured by pretty. But through Terra Greens, selection into the Stanford Seed and now Green Station, with a Connect program, Terra Greens career gritty enough to list one understands what it means to among the Emerging Leaders of choose people who can create a the South by Femina, Likitha is real impact in society. That’s why sure of one thing - education. “I’ve they know what makes their cen- always found it important to trepiece — the farmers. In incor- engage with consumers on the porating more farmers with the subject. Educate them about what same vision for sustainable prac- organic food and farming is all tices to create fresh, organic yield, about. It is important to educate from indigenous seeds, free of them to see the value of organic chemicals and pesticides, they food, and not the price.” When #WorldEmojiDay How India emotes on Twitter believe they can play a part in the there is awareness, Likitha believes conservation of our environment. there can be more people who mojis are indispens- emotions, people use emojis in Colour palette/art emojis. French fries, and Lollipop emo- were the most used emojis relat- Having recently ventured into would understand that switching able parts of every- conversations about their inter- ”Food and drink: From ama- jis. ed to the pandemic exports as well, this organic army to organic food is a choice that is day conversation. ests, hobbies and how they’re teur bakers and pro-chefs, or as ”Appreciation: Victories, 1. Prayer is expected to grow up to 25,000 good for the people and the planet. They convey humour, spending their time. Based on an accompaniment to your achievements, acts of kindness 2. Wear a mask farmers in the near future. Learn more about the sustain- E joy, surprise, excite- analysis of all the Tweets on the favourite show, Twitter’s an open are all appreciated through 3. SOS From contract farming to pack- able way at www.greenstation.co. ment, and sometimes, service this year, here are the bar when it comes to conversa- Tweets on Twitter. Over the past 4. Stay home aging, and even private labeling, Get into the greener side of busi- even a mixture of all of the most popular emojis across the tions around food & drink. A year, people have come to the 5. Hospital Terra Greens has become a house- ness and get the goodness of above. Taking a cue from the following six categories: dinner date, a house- service to take joy in everyday Twitter had also introduced a hold name within a short span of nature delivered to your commu- kinds of conversations every- ”Sports and fitness: The pan- party, or late- acts of kindness, and express custom emoji to support Covid- being in the organic food nity by Green Station from where, emojis mirror how people demic may have kept people night cravings, gratitude to doctors, nurses and 19 conversations on the service - industry. Now they are all Urban Dart. Choose feel and what they’re thinking indoors, but people are still pas- all things all those fighting on the front- depicting the Indian flag in a set to bring out the big better from the best! about. sionate about their sport! From food find lines of the pandemic. Here caring cup of hands. The emoji guns with Green People’s love for emojis, espe- Tweeting about their fitness rou- their way to are the most popular emojis can be activated with the hash- cially on Twitter in India,.is evi- tines at home, to their favourite Twitter with expressing appreciation in tags #Covid19IndiaHelp, dent through the volume of con- sports games, when people run the Tweets: 100 points, Bouquet, #COVIDIndiaSOS, and more. versations around out of words (or are short of Birthday Clapping Hands/ Applause, Given the popularity of emojis #WorldEmojiDay in 2020, where breath to be using any), they cake, Beer G.O.A.T - Greatest of All on the service, Twitter frequently 6,95,000 conversations from Tweet with the flexed biceps, mugs, Time, and Medal emojis. introduces custom emojis to 1,46,000 unique authors in India Runner, Cricket, Cartwheel and Chocolate During the Covid-19 encourage conversations around alone were recorded, with a 93% Surfer emojis. bar, pandemic, Twitter has festivals, observance days and positive/neutral sentiment. In ” Hobbies and activities: been the go-to place key moments. This year too, 2021, the most-used emojis were Interest-based conversations for people to stay Twitter introduced several emo- reflective of everything the have been on the rise on Twitter. informed. This year, jis which could be activated nation has been through. Some Especially over the past year, we saw the service using specific hashtags, they of the top most used emojis on people have found new passions turn into a real- include: one for superstar Vijay’s Twitter in India between January and rediscovered forgotten hob- time helpline. As movie, Master, an emoji for the and June, 2021 include the tears bies, and of course they’ve India navigated Indian Republic Day, depicting of joy emoji, praying emoji, cry- taken to Twitter to talk this crisis the Indian Air Force marking ing emoji, thumbs up, ROFL, about it through these together on the sky with Indian tricolour, heart eyes, pleading face, smile, emojis: Camera/photog- Twitter, these one to support conversations fire and the grinning face with raphy, Dancing, around smiling eyes emoji. Headphones /music, #AssemblyElections2021, and Along with expressing their Books/reading, and one for IPL. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JULY 17, 2021 sport 11

shortpasses DAS & SHAKIB SCRIPT BIG WIN : Bangladesh opener Liton Das India, Pak in same group at T20 WC made a fine 102 to set up a 155-run victory over Zimbabwe on Friday in the first of three PNS n NEW DELHI there is a lot of cricket left before the ODI at Harare Sports Club. The tourists marquee event, said experienced made 276-9 off 50 overs before left-arm rch-rivals India and Pakistan seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. spinner took 5-30 as were placed in the same group “Look, it is always exciting to play Zimbabwe slumped to a dismal 121 all out, Afor the T20 World Cup on against Pakistan and it is always a with injured Timycen Maruma unable to bat. Friday as the ICC announced the pressure match, so of course it is pools for its flagship event, set to be going to be, you know, a high inten- ITALY PREZ HONOURS WINNERS played in the UAE and Oman from sity match,” Bhuvneshwar said at a MILAN: Italy's president Sergio Mattarella October 17 to November 14. virtual press conference. has conferred ‘Order of Merit of the Italian India and Pakistan are placed in “But to be honest we haven’t real- Republic' honours on coach Roberto Group 2 along with World Test ly thought about it, how it is going to Mancini and his Euro 2020 winning football Championship winners New Zealand be, because we have got a lot of crick- team. Mancini was conferred with the and Afghanistan. et left, we have got matches in Sri honour of ‘Grand Officer of the Republic'. The Group 1 has defending Lanka, of course Test matches in Giorgio Chiellini was named an champions West Indies, former win- England and then IPL and then Shanaka to captain ‘Officer' and along with all the team were ners England, Australia and South World Cup.” given the honour of ‘Cavaliere' (Knights). Africa. “But once of course the IPL gets The Groups of Super 12s have Geoff Allardice said in a release. class event in this part of the world.” over, we will start thinking about that SL against India PCB REQUEST NZ FOR EXTRA T20S been selected on the basis of team “Given the disruption caused by Shah said, “There is nothing (World Cup),” said the 31-year-old PTI n COLOMBO The experienced players KARACHI: The PCB has requested New rankings as of 20 March 2021, Covid-19, we selected the cutoff that separates the two groups as both Meerut-born pacer. like vice-captain Dhananjaya Zealand Cricket to play two additional T20I according to the ICC. date as close as possible to the event are packed with sides that are high- Former India opener Gautam asun Shanaka on Friday de Silva, Akila Dhananjaya, matches when its team tours the country Two teams will join each of the to ensure we were able to include the ly competitive in the shortest format Gambhir, who has been part of many Dbecame the 10th Sri Isuru Udana, , later this year before the World T20 Cup. groups from the qualifying rounds. maximum amount of cricket in the of the game.” India-Pakistan games in his career, Lankan captain in the past four are According to details, the Kiwi team is Eight teams will contest the first rankings which determine the This will be the first T20 World said senior players such as skipper years when he was named skip- all part of the squad with scheduled to play three ODIs and as many round including automatic qualifiers groups. Cup since 2016 when West Indies Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will per of a 23-member squad for exciting batting talents like T20Is in Sept-Oct during the tour. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with the “There is no doubt we will wit- beat England in the final in Kolkata. play a big role in the marquee clash. the six-match white ball series Pathum Nissanka, Avishka remaining six who booked their ness some highly competitive crick- “Oman Cricket has come a long “...It is the responsibility of the against India starting here on Fernando, and Charith DE MINAUR TO MISS OLYMPICS spot through the ICC men’s T20 et when the event gets underway in way and today is a watershed senior guys to probably keep the July 18. Asalanka to name a few. SYDNEY: Australian tennis player Alex de World Cup Qualifier 2019. just three months.” moment for us to have ICC and younger guys calm because ulti- The squad was announced The SLC has managed to Minaur will miss the Olympics after testing Ireland, Netherlands and Allardice unveiled the draws in BCCI here at Oman Cricket mately it’s not the emotion that will by after getting put up their first team on the positive for Covid-19, according to the Namibia join Sri Lanka in Group A, Muscat hours after the BCCI top offi- Academy to announce the ICC men’s win you a game of cricket, it is the formal approval from sports park despite a dispute over cen- country's Olympic officials. De Minaur, the while Oman, Papua New Guinea and cials — president Sourav Ganguly T20 World Cup groups!,” Oman contest between the bat and the ball minister Namal Rajapaksa, who tral contracts because of which top-ranked Australian men's player, returned Scotland will face Bangladesh in and secretary Jay Shah — arrived in Cricket chairman, Pankaj Khimji, that will end up winning you a game is the son of Prime Minister senior player a positive test for the virus in Spain — Group B. Dubai. said. of cricket,” Gambhir said on Star Mahinda Rajapaksa. pulled out citing ‘personal rea- where he lives — earlier this week. “There are some great match ups Ganguly, said, “It is good to get Sports show ICC T20 World Cup Recently sacked captain sons’. offered by the groups and it starts to Oman in the frame of world cricket ALWAYS PRESSURE MATCH VS PAK Special. Kusal Janith Perera will be miss- There is left arm wrist spin- UGANDAN ATHLETE MISSING bring the event to life for our fans as with the hosting of the ICC men’s A clash between India and “So people like Virat Kohli for ing due to a knee injury along ner Lakshan Sandakan also in TOKYO: Local officials are searching for a our first multi-team event since the T20 World Cup. It will help a lot of Pakistan is always a “high intensity” example, or Rohit Sharma will have with left-arm pacer Binura the squad. Ugandan athlete who went missing in onset of the global pandemic draws young players take an interest in the game but the team is not currently a huge responsibility when Indian Fernando, nursing an ankle The series begins on Sunday western Japan on Friday in a case raising closer,” ICC acting chief executive game. We know it will be a world thinking about the T20 World Cup as takes on Pakistan.” injury. with the one-dayers. questions over Japanese organizers' oversight of Olympic participants. The missing 20-year-old man was training as part of the nine-member Ugandan team in Izumisano, Osaka prefecture. No particular format is priority for Bhuvi HASAN ALI RESTED FOR FIRST T20I Colombo: Bhuvneshwar Kumar does- “I am not looking to prioritise white about not being a part of the ‘main’ KARACHI: Pakistan's leading pacer Hasan n’t want to prioritise any of the three for- or red ball cricket. So working on team, he was not really amused. Ali has been rested for the first T20I against mats but is not averse to the idea of once preparing for all formats,” Bhuvneshwar “I don’'t think the team playing in England. The PCB said Ali has been rested again wearing the India whites in Test said ahead of India’s white ball series England is ‘main team’ neither is this as a precautionary measure due to a strain cricket in future. against Sri Lanka. team ‘main’. Both are Indian teams. in his left leg, which he picked during a The absence of Indian white ball The next Test series after England “As far as I am concerned, injuries training session on Thursday. team’s ‘temporary’ vice-captain in is against New Zealand at home, fol- are a part and parcel and ups and downs England was felt during the World Test lowed by South Africa in an away series. are there but I am satisfied with my SPEZIA HIT WITH TRANSFER BAN Championship final and he set the Bhuvneshwar last played a Test for India career. My endeavour is to contribute GENOA: American-owned Italian club Spezia record straight with regards recent on a tour of South Africa in 2018. as much as possible for the Indian team.” was hit with a two-year transfer ban by FIFA talks on whether he himself doesn’t India also host Sri Lanka and The 30-year-old, who has 246 inter- because the previous owners broke transfer want to play the traditional format. Australia at home next year and will national across 186 games, rules years before the sale of the team by So what’s his take on playing Test play an away series in Bangladesh, all hasn’t made any changes to his bowling recruiting young players from Africa. cricket in the next 12-18 month cycle? in the next 18 months. although he now understands the “To be honest, there is no priority “I am not looking way ahead, (cer- recovery process well. TADIC EXTENDS AJAX CONTRACT for me whether it’s red ball or white ball, tainly not 18-20 months) definitely. I “Not really (on changes). Only AMSTERDAM: Ajax extended captain Dusan Indian skipper Virat Kohli poses for photo with teammates KL Rahul, if I am selected in red ball and I am part will prepare myself for all three formats.” thing I have worked on is how to get Tadic's contract by one year to keep him Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah after the team regrouped on of any team, I will definitely try to con- Asked if he is satisfied with his over those injuries quickly. But not any with the club until June 2024. Agencies Friday to prepare for the Test series against England @imVkohli tribute. career and whether there are any regrets particular thing.” PTI ‘Our shooters certainly among India’s top prospects’ Past Olympic failures will Mirabai Chanu PTI n NEW DELHI expectation can put addition- lands in Tokyo al pressure on the shooters but play on my mind: Deepika xpectation can be a double- Raninder remains optimistic Tokyo: Ace Indian weightlifter Eedged sword, but National and feels it will only aid the par- Kolkata: Star Indian archer Mirabai Chanu on Friday Rifle Association of India ticipants as the country’s shoot- Deepika Kumari says the failure reached Tokyo from her train- (NRAI) president Raninder ing team looks to exorcise the to win medals in the last two ing base in the USA for the Singh reckons it could bring ghosts of a disastrous outing at Olympics will “play on her upcoming Olympic Games, the best out of his shooters in the Rio Olympics five years ago. mind” but she is trying to stay beginning on July 23. the Tokyo Olympics, with “It (expectation) certainly away from the negative emo- Chanu, India’s lone many of them adept at “thriv- can (put extra pressure). But an tions as she heads to the Tokyo weightlifter at the Olympics, ing under pressure.” Olympic athlete is known to Games. landed here along with nation- India will be represented overcome all such challenges The 27-year-old is going to al coach Vijay Sharma and by a record 15 shooters, all and deliver. Some athletes as the Olympics as a world No 1, assistant coach Sandip Kumar capable of winning a medal at you know thrive under pres- similar to 2012 when she had after undergoing a 50-day sport’s biggest stage after an sure. So pressure can work climbed to the pole position training stint in St Louis, USA. exceptional run of form in both ways. We’ll find out in ahead of the London Games. Another coach Pramod recent years. Tokyo,” he said. However, Deepika could on my shooting.” Olympic medal hope in the Sharma and physiotherapist “It (the Indian shooting Rio 2016 didn’t go as per not live up to the expectation, Deepika is in the peak form mixed pair competition. Aalap Javadekar also accompa- team) is certainly up there plans, and this time too, the making a first-round exit. Rio of her career, attaining the No 1 However, the power couple nied Chanu for the Tokyo among our top prospects for an more than hope, I am confi- 2018, the NRAI boss has rea- Indian shooting team is head- Games was no different as she ranking after winning two indi- of Indian archery has turned Games, which was delayed by Olympic medal,” Raninder dent that they will do very well. sons to feel confident about a ing into the Games with a fine made a last 16 exit in individual vidual World Cup Gold medals into ‘fiercest rivals’ in the lead up a year due to the Covid-19 pan- said. “It’s a wonderful strong decent medal haul from his record to boot and expecta- and lost to Russia in team quar- this year. to the Tokyo Games. Finding demic. The Olympics are sched- mix of youth and experience. shooters at the Games. tions to live. terfinals. “As the day nears and count- herself as the lone female archer The 26-year-old Indian uled to be held from July 23 to It is good that people have Before the coronavirus “It is all a learning process. “I don’t want a repeat any- down begins, pressure builds up. in the Indian camp after the will be competing in the 49 kg August 8, with the shooting expectations. It means we have pandemic broke out, Indian The way we have bounced more. It’s past but yes, that will So, it’s about mentally tuning and women’s team failed to make the category in her second events starting a day after the done something right,” shooters consistently dominat- back as a squad shows that we play on my mind and there how to keep calm and don’t get cut, Deepika has resorted to the Olympics. opening ceremony and cover- Raninder, under whose stew- ed the sport, finishing top of have left Rio behind and would be some pressure on the unsettled,” she said. “I’m basical- next best option — competing Chanu, who won Gold ing the first 10 days of the ardship the country’s shooters the table in four ISSF World moved on at the very least. back of my mind,” she said, a day ly focusing on mind and tech- with Atanu. Not only Atanu, medals in the 2017 World extravaganza. have grown by leaps and Cups in 2019 with teen sensa- Now the objective should be to before leaving for Tokyo. nique, playing more individual Deepika is competing against all Championships and 2018 A week before the Games bounds, said. tions such as Saurabh create new memories. “So, it’s about trying my best and team matches rather than the three male members of the Commonwealth Games, had a begin, Raninder said, “I cer- Considering their terrific Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker Hopefully this time around, to keep myself free of all those just practice.” Tokyo-bound team as well as the disappointing outing at the tainly am hopeful (of a good run in the last few years, start- leading the way. more sweet ones than bitter,” negative thoughts and take less Deepika and her husband trainees at the Army Sports Rio Games, faltering in all her show by our shooters). In fact ing with the Olympic cycle in A heightened sense of Raninder said. pressure. It’s about focusing just Atanu Das are India’s best Institute in . three attempts. PTI Bach gets mixed Gold for both finalists in case of no Nagal makes singles cut for Tokyo reaction during PTI n NEW DELHI getting a chance to represent the making the quarterfinals of the country. I can’t complain much ATP 250 event in Buenos Aires Novak will play title clash in hockey due to Covid umit Nagal on Friday made about it,” Nagal said from in March. Hiroshima visit Tokyo: Saddled with many ‘ifs Sthe cut for the men’s singles Germany. His ranking has dropped to and buts’ around the conduct of event of the Tokyo Olympics as The 23-year-old Nagal will 154 after beginning the year at in Olympics hockey at the Olympics, The large-scale withdrawals pushed enter the Olympics with some 137. Paris: World number one FIH on Friday said if finalists at him inside the qualification disappointing results this season “To be honest, I have been Novak Djokovic on Thursday the Tokyo Games are ruled of mark and the Indian tennis as he has suffered seven first struggling with a few things, I said he will play at the Tokyo the title clash due to Covid-19, player is now hoping that com- round defeat on the Circuit, am not going to name it. Getting Olympics, giving him the both teams will be awarded peting at the biggest stage will including at the into Olympics will hopefully opportunity to achieve the Gold medals. settle a ‘few things’ that are both- Australian Open. change things in my career. It’s first Golden Slam by a male The FIH also said the dis- ering him in his career. In six going to be amazing experience. player. Hiroshima: IOC President cretion to withdraw from hock- The All India Tennis Challenger I will give my 100 per cent on the “I booked my flight for Thomas Bach got a mixed recep- ey events due to Covid outbreak Association (AITA) promptly events, he court.” Tokyo and will proudly be join- tion in his visit on Friday to within a team will lie with the paired him with Rohan made the The International Tennis ing #TeamSerbia for the Hiroshima to mark the first day respective competing nations. Bopanna for the men’s doubles quarterfinals Federation (ITF) communicat- Olympics,”" tweeted Djokovic. of the so-called Olympic Truce. Terming the Tokyo competition by withdrawing only thrice. ed to the AITA on Friday morn- “With much pride I’m Bach laid a wreath and Olympics as “different from the Divij Sharan’s nomination since His best ing that Nagal was eligible for packing for Tokyo and joining observed a minute of silence in normal Games”, FIH CEO singles players are getting prior- performance men’s singles, hours before the our national team in the fight the rain in front of the Peace Thierry Weil said a team can still CEO said: “There are no num- can’t play a pool game it will be ity in entering the doubles draw. has been deadline for entries expires. for the brightest medals at the Memorial Park cenotaph. Faint keep on playing even when bers fixed. It’s the teams discre- considered a 5-0 win for the Nagal was ranked 144 on Till Thursday, the cut-off Olympic arenas,” he then voices of protesters, who were multiple cases are reported with- tion when to withdraw. If a team other team. In case both teams June 14, when ATP rank- was in the range of 130 as Yuki tweeted in Serbian. “For me kept at a distance, could be heard in the group. has for example 6, 7 positive fail to turn up, it will be consid- ings were to be consid- Bhambri, with his protected playing for Serbia was always shouting “go home Bach” and He said there are still many cases, they still can play. ered a goalless draw. ered for direct entries ranking of 127, made the cut. a special joy and motivation “you’re not welcome here.” ‘ifs and buts’ surrounding the “Until a complete team is The SSR also states that if a but consistent with- However, since he recent- and I will give my best to make Dozens of protesters were rules and regulations which affected, I feel withdrawal won’t team withdraws or is unable to drawals helped him. ly underwent a procedure on us all happy. Let’s go.” seen near the Atomic Bomb need further clarifications but happen.” participate in the Bronze medal “I knew it (cut- his right knee in the US, he The 34-year-old has Dome with signs that read hoped that a situation where a According to Weil, the FIH match, such a side will not be off) was gonna has made himself unavailable. already won the Australian “Cancel The Olympics” and team needs to withdraw from has already prepared the Sports replaced, and the remaining drop. Things are Prajnesh Gunneswaran Open, French Open and “No Bach.” the competition because of Specific Regulations (SSR) for team will be allocated the Bronze different this year, was ranked 148 on June 14 Wimbledon titles this year. Bach’s vice president John Covid doesn’t arise at all. the extra-ordinary Olympics, medal. In case the two teams due compared to any and it remains to be seen if He needs Olympic Gold Coates also appeared on Friday Asked about the rules which states that two Gold to play in the Bronze medal other Olympics. he also makes the cut by the and then the US Open to in Nagasaki, the second city that framed for a side’s withdrawal medals will be given if both match are unable to compete, Nonetheless, I feel time the deadline ends at become the first man to cap- was hit by an American atomic from hockey competition due to finalists are struck by Covid. both the teams will be awarded very happy. I am 8:30pm IST. ture the Golden Grand Slam. bomb in 1945. AP positive Covid cases, the FIH As per the SSR, if a team a Bronze medal. PTI 12

Vijayawada Saturday July 17, 2021 tollywood AMALA PAUL: RIGHT MINDSET CAN HELP MAKE IT BIG ON OTT

ctress Amala Paul, mindset, you can make it bit. who plays the cop It has scope for everyone. I Durga in the miss going to the theatre sand A upcoming Telugu I miss having my big popcorn web series Kudi bucket and cold drink — Yedamaithe, feels nothing can replace that — that the best part of the rise of but right now I think it is best OTT culture is that now there to go with the flow.” While is something for everyone. most of her films have The actress, who has made released in theatres, working a mark in Tamil and on a digital platform doesn’t films, seemed make things any different or excited about the boom of difficult for the actress. digital platforms. “Evolution and progressing Saaho, Radhe “The best part about OTT is has been my thing. Change is the creative aspects to it, there something important for me are so many beautiful, crazy and I can adapt beautifully to Shyam producer and wide variety of stories. change. That is how the world The scripts I have been seeing evolves. When TV came, radio since 2020 are so different, took a back space. I feel very there is so much uniqueness blessed to be part of the gen- accused of rape and growth and everyone is eration where I have seen a ready to experiment,” Amala VCR, CD, DVD, home the- police case has been filed against noted told a news agency. atre, theatre and now its OTT,” film producer and T-Series music compa- She adds: “The best part is says the actress, whose series ny head Bhushan Kumar. Mumbai police that if you have the right will steam on Aha Video. have registered a case in DN Nagar police A station against Bhushan Kumar over alle- gations of raping a woman on the promise of providing job. According to reports,a 30-year-old woman com- plained that she was abused and taken advantage of, on the pretext of offering a job in the accused’s com- pany. The woman — a model and aspiring actress – is said to be an Andheri resident. She told the police that she knew Bhushan Kumar since August 2018. She alleged that she was sexually exploited by the accused between 2017 and 2020. No arrest has been made so far. The probe is underway. “A case registered under sections 376 (rape) , 420 (cheating) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code against Bhushan Kumar, manag- RGV's Ice Cream set for part 3 ing director, T-Series, at DN Nagar Police station on allegations of rape with a 30-year-old woman on the pretext of engaging her for a project at the company. am Gopal Varma installment, Mrudula Probe underway, no arrests made till now,” a Police aka RGV is one of Bhaskar played the officer at DN Nagar police station was quoted in a the most brilliant main lead. Now Ram news report. R filmmakers in Gopal Varma has However, this wasn’t the first #MeToo allegation Indian cinema. He decided to come up against Bhushan Kumar. An unknown woman too made his directorial with the next install- had earlier made similar allegations against Bhushan debut with Siva in which King ment of Ice Cream. Kumar accusing him of seeking sexual favours from Nagarjuna played the lead Senior producer her. The woman alleged that Bhushan had called her role. His movies in the 90s Thummalapalli to his bungalow for a three-movie deal and had always turned out to be trend Ramasatyanarayana, allegedly threatened to “destroy” her career when the setters. Kshana Kshanam is his who produced Ice latter had refused to meet his demands of sexual second directorial in Telugu, Cream 1 and 2, will also favours. However, Bhushan Kumar had denied all starring Venkatesh Daggubati produce the third those allegations. and Sridevi in the lead roles. installment. Ice Cream Bhushan Kumar is yet to respond to the latest alle- It’s not the first caper film in 3 is expected to go on gation. Bhushan is a big name in Bollywood. He has Indian cinema, but it inspired the floor very soon and produced several blockbuster films. He also pro- many filmmakers to come up the details about its cast duced Prabhas’ Saaho and is currently producing with heist thrillers. He has and crew will be made Radhe Shyam which stars Prabhas and Pooja Hegde made a couple of low budget officially soon. in the lead roles. movies in the Ice Cream fran- is chise in the year 2014. currently busy with his The first part of Ice Cream upcoming film Enter starring young actors Navdeep The Girl Dragon. and Tejaswi in lead roles, was released in 2014 whereas in WEB SERIES ON MAHABHARAT to the second Bellamkonda IN THE TALKS be NTR's first Srinivas' Chatrapati any films on on Mahabharat, it did not turn into a Mahabharat have come reality. We now hear that a top OTT in various languages platform is planning a web series on remake takes off on the Indian screen. Mahabharat on a large scale. M Irrespective of this, Sources tell us that the web series guest on EMK films on Mahabharat will be in English and Hindi, and always interests movie lovers. also in various Indian languages. The ellamkonda Srinivas is set to make With the advent of the latest OTT is expected to pump in a whop- ega Power Star planning to release the his Bollywood entry by starring in technology, many makers are ping Rs 3000 crs budget for the web Ram Charan promo of the television B superhit film Chatrapati’s Hindi coming forward to entertain series and is already in talks with a and young Tiger show soon. Complete remake. The project is directed by movie lovers with films on top south Indian director. The OTT M Jr NTR are details regarding the same VV.Vinayak. The remake was Mahabharat. But most of them feels only this director can handle the good friends will be out soon. launched in style on Friday. have come with films based on web series in a spectacular manner and they share a Evaru Meelo Rajamouli, who directed the original with few episodes of Mahabharat. and is ready to pay any amount as his good rapport. Currently, Koteeswarudu- EMK is the Prabhas in lead, launched the remake by giving clap Till now, none of them remuneration. If the director gives both the stars are working revised version of the on Srinivas after the traditional puja ceremony. touched the entire Mahabharat the green signal, the Mahabharat web together for SS Rajamouli’s Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu Rajamouli’s wife, Rama Rajamouli, a costume in detail, on screen. Though a series will be on the lines of Vikings magnum opus RRR which that was hosted by designer turned on the camera. AM. Ratnam direct- few tried to come up with films and Game of Thorns! is slated to hit the theaters Nagarjuna Akkineni and ed the first shot while Rajamouli’s father Vijayendra on October 13, 2021 Megastar Chiranjeevi for Prasad, who penned the script, handed over the worldwide, in a very grand the Star MAA. The script to the makers. It was Vijayendra Prasad who manner. We have already episodes are being shot in wrote the script for the original, which was a run- reported that Jr NTR is Annapurna Studios in away hit. The makers kickstarted the shooting in the making his comeback on Hyderabad. backdrop of extravagantly erected sets. The film’s the small screen and is all Tarak’s fans on social female lead and rest of the star cast are yet to set to host the show EMK- media are already celebrat- be finalised. Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu. ing Jr NTR’s comeback The project is bankrolled by Jayantilal Now we have reports com- with the show. It is known Gada under his Pen Movies banner. ing in that Ram Charan is news that Jr NTR made his going to be on Jr NTR’s TV debut as a host with hosted show EMK, as the the controversial reality show's first guest. show Bigg Boss 1 Telugu The makers of EMK are in 2017.