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Panel on AP POLAVARAM PROJECT Reorganisation HC reserves verdict on plea for Act Govt serves exit notice on reconstituted full security to Chandrababu PNS n VIJAYAWADA VIJAYAWADA: The State gov- ernment has re-constituted The Andhra Pradesh High the Committee on AP Navayuga Engg Company Court reserved its verdict after ReorganisationAct-2014 on hearing the arguments on the n Thursday in order to monitor PNS AMARAVATI l petition seeking restoration of the pending State The water resources full. security to former Chief Reorganisation issues being The State government issued a department served the notice Minister N Chandrababu taken up by the general admin- pre-closure notice to an engi- on the Navayuga Engineering Naidu. The Advocate General istration (SR) department. neering company on Thursday Company under Section 89(3) argued that the State govern- The revised committee will and asked it to exit from the on the recommendation of an ment and the Special be headed by the Chief execution of the Polavaram expert committee, according Protection Group both had Secretary, Government of AP head works, a major develop- to sources been providing security as per as Chairman. Sajjala ment that could impact the l the norms. Ramakrishna Reddy, Advisor project's progress. The high-level body was He submitted the total list of (Public affairs), and Secretary, The notice comes against the constituted by the YS security officials and staff to Law, will be the members. L backdrop of allegations of Jaganmohan Reddy the High Court in writing Chandrababu Naidu on the removed from his convoy and Premachandra Reddy, a retired financial irregularities in the government to probe into where he stated that around 74 other hand, explained the laps- that he still had threats from IAS officer, will act as the Polavaram project by the pre- alleged irregularities in various members have been providing es in the security provided to Maoists, who had reportedly Member Convener. The com- vious Chandrababu Naidu infrastructure projects security to Naidu. him. They stated that even attacked him at Alipiri in mittee may meet as often as government. The water Advocates on behalf of jammer vehicles had been Tirumala earlier. required to discuss and take resources department served action on pending State Re- the notice on the Navayuga Polavaram works on a nomi- to ratify the State government's elections, Prime Minister organisation issues, according Engineering Company under nation basis in February last decision to remove the con- Narendra Modi had alleged to the GO issued by Chief Section 89(3) on the recom- year after the previous Telugu tractor since it is a national that the TDP was using Secretary LV Subrahmanyam. mendation of an expert com- Desam Party dispensation project, sources said. The Polavaram like an ATM to Differences crop up in mittee, according to sources. questioned the pace of the Polavaram project is expected draw money from the Centre The high-level body was con- project being carried out by the to irrigate 2.91 lakh hectares, and was responsible for delays stituted by the YS Jaganmohan original contractor, Transtroy. generate 960 MW of power in the project. Naidu had hit President Reddy government to probe The Centre had subse- and fulfil the water needs of back, saying the Centre was yet Vizag urban TDP unit into alleged irregularities in quently approved the arrange- industries and 540 villages in to reimburse Rs 4,500 crore the gives assent various infrastructure projects. ment. In the case of the state. During campaigning State government had spent in The state government is Navayuga too, it has in the state for the Lok Sabha spite of the financial crisis. l MLAs ignore party president said to have offered to Triple Navayuga to compensate PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM controversy. Sources in the the loss, if any, through The government will go for reverse tendering immediately. We will ensure that party said the party head- GVL urges Talaq bill mutual consent for exit- there is no delay in execution of Polarvaram works. All required measures will be A press briefing organised by quarters lost control over the NEW DELHI: President Ram ing the project, sources taken for the early completion of Polavaram project and see that there is no gap between two TDP MLAs without party in the district after the Centre to build Nath Kovind on Thursday in the department said. informing the party president drubbing in the recent elec- gave his assent to the Triple Navayuga was award- tendering and grounding of works kicked up a row in the party tions. With party president N port at Talaq Bill, making the practice ed the over Rs 3,000 crore — ADITYANATH DAS, Special Chief Secretary (Irrigation) circles here on Thursday. Chandrababu Naidu on for- of giving instant triple talaq Visakhapatnam East MLA eign tour and Nara Lokesh orally a criminal offence with Velagapudi Ramakrishna confining himself to Ramayapatnam provisions of a jail term of up Babu and Visakhapatnam Amaravati or Hyderabad, PNS n NEW DELHI to three years. West MLA PVGR Naidu and none of the top leaders are in The Triple Talaq Bill or Jagan Government shuts former MLA of Gajuwaka touch with Vizag leaders. BJP MP in the Rajya Sabha Muslim Women (Protection of Palla Srinivas convened a "Only these four MLAs are GVL Narasimha Rao on Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 press conference in a calling shots in the party Thursday urged the Centre to which prohibits divorce by hotel deviating from as most of them were take initiative in the con- pronouncing "talaq" thrice in down Anna canteens the regular prac- defeated in the struction of Ramayampatnam one occasion by their hus- PNS n AMARAVATI tice of holding elections in the port in Andhra Pradesh as an bands was passed by both press meet in north Andhra alternative to Dugarajapatnam houses of Parliament. It was Anna Canteens, which provide GoM formed to the party office, region,'' said port to develop the backward passed by the Lok Sabha on meals at Rs 5 to the poor and located in the another leader Nellore and Prakasam dis- July 25 despite the opposition's the middle class, were shut review Tucker heart of the city. Meanwhile, tricts. Raising the issue in the demand for its scrutiny by a down across the state from Local leaders the MLAs in the floor of the Rajya Sabha, he Standing Committee. Thursday. Daily wage labour- Committee questioned the press briefing predicted that execution of the ers, beggars and poor folks, MLA for holding demanded that the port would attract investments who thronged the canteens report on CPS such briefing in a star government keep open to the tune of Rs 50,000 crore every day found the canteens hotel and ignoring the party Anna Canteens, which were to the region. Furthermore, he No power bill locked. With the outsourcing PNS n VIJAYAWADA president Dr SA Rehman. abruptly closed, and stream- said the AP Reorganisation agency stopping supplying of They said crores of rupees lining of the sand supply. Act facilitates building of the upto 200 units food following the State gov- The State government has were spent on the party office Velagapudi said the YSR gov- Ramayapatnam port. Since ernment's orders, all 204 can- constituted a Cabinet Sub- structure and yet the briefing ernment could remove the the Centre told the in Delhi teens downed their shutters. committee with a Group of was held in a star hotel. names of NT Rama Rao and Government of AP three years The YSRCP government, Ministers to review the report "Their intention is to avoid Chandrababu Naidu, but ago that Dugarajapatnam port NEW DELHI: Upto 200 however, has assured that this of the Expert Committee head- Rehman, a senior leader in continue with the canteens as was not feasible, he asked the units of electricity will be free shutdown is temporary and As the canteens were named after TDP founder ed by SP Tucker, former Chief the party,'' said a party work- it was serving the poor and Centre to build the port at in Delhi from today, Arvind that it would re-launch the and former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao, the Secretary to the government er. However, two other MLAs needy. Ramayapatnam instead of Kejriwal announced today. scheme with certain modifica- on Contributory Pension Ganta Srinivasa Rao from Former MLA of Gajuwaka Dugarajapatnam. Power consumed between tions. Working since July- YSRCP government plans to rename them. NTR, Scheme (CPS), and furnish its Visakhapatnam North and said the government should Therefore, he urged the 201 and 400 units will be at August, 2018, canteens were as the late leader was popularly known, was recommendations. Vasupalle Ganesh Kumar take steps to close the toll gate Centre to take initiative in the half price as the Delhi gov- proving a boon to the poor as also affectionately called ‘Anna’ (elder brother) In a GO issued on Thursday, from Visakhapatnam South, at Aganampudi, which issue and build port at ernment will provide 50 per they were getting breakfast, Chief Secretary LV skipped the meeting to avoid reopened recently. Ramayapatnam. cent subsidy, he added. lunch and dinner at Rs 5 each. Subrahmanyam stated that the "Today the cheapest elec- Alleging corruption in the that the government shut down former Chief Minister NT Group of Ministers will consist tricity in the country is in scheme launched by the previ- the canteens due to political Rama Rao, the YSRCP gov- of Minister for Finance and Delhi," the Chief Minister ous TDP government, the new vendetta. "Should the poor go ernment plans to rename them. Planning and Legislative said, calling it a "historic government has decided to hungry for your political NTR, as the late leader was Affairs, Minister for Education, More rains likely in state from Aug 4 to 7 decision" that would help streamline the canteens. vendetta," he asked. popularly known, was also Minister for Panchayat Raj PNS n VIJAYAWADA speed of 50-70 kmph were like- ple asking them to stay away the "aam aadmi (common Akshaya Patra, which cooks Meanwhile, there is no clar- affectionately called 'Anna' and Rural Development, ly with tides reaching a height from the coastal areas. The low man)". Under the "Free and supply food for the can- ity as to how long it will take (elder brother). The canteens Mines and Geology and The Bay of Bengal will be in a of 2.5 to 4 metres over north pressure is expected to cause Lifeline Electricity" scheme, teens, supplied the last meal on for the authorities to re-open may now be named 'Rajanna' Minister for Family Welfare rough state from August 4 to 7 coastal AP. scattered moderate to heavy those consuming 200 units of Wednesday night. the canteens with new name as Chief Minister YS and Medical Education. The under the influence of low The impact could be felt in at rainfall over north coastal electricity each month will get As the government has not and colour. YSRCP leaders Jaganmohan Reddy's father sub-committee will submit its monsoon, which will cause least 35 mandals spread over Andhra from August 3 to 6. no bill. "Nobody says any- announced alternate arrange- alleged that TDP used the and the late Chief Minister YS recommendations to the gov- widespread moderate to heavy Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Furthermore, widespread mod- thing if the VIPs and big ments, the canteens were shut. scheme launched on the eve of Rajasekhara Reddy was fond- ernment for taking a decision rainfall in coastal districts of Visakhapatnam and East erate to heavy rainfall has been politicians get free power. TDP General Secretary N elections to further its political ly called. Municipal on the issue. The Principal Andhra Pradesh from August 3. Godavari districts, it added. forecast with a wind speed of Why deprive the common Lokesh took to twitter to slam interests by painting the can- Administration Minister Botsa Finance Secretary to the The AP Weather Forecasting While fishermen were advised 50-70 kmph in Srikakulam, man? Am I wrong in taking the Jaganmohan Reddy's gov- teens yellow (colour of TDP's Satyanarayana has already Finance Department shall be and Early Warning Research not to venture into the sea dur- Vizianagaram and this step," Mr Kejriwal ques- ernment for shutting down flag). As the canteens were allayed apprehensions of wind- the member-convener of the Centre, in a release on Thursday, ing the period, a general advi- Visakhapatnam districts along tioned. the canteens. Lokesh tweeted named after TDP founder and ing up the scheme. above Group of Ministers. said that gusty winds up to a sory has also been issued to peo- the Bay of Bengal, it said. TODAY DEATH OF CCD FOUNDER VG SIDDHARTHA ALMANAC Osama Bin Laden's son dead, Month & Paksham: Ashadha & Krishna Paksha ‘A lot may not happen for start-ups ... say US intelligence officials Panchangam n Tithi : Dwitiya 01:36 am SUMIT ONKA I am really heartbroken have to face many things every PNS WASHINGTON n VISAKHAPATNAM l Shakes the confidence of start-ups day. Taxes, legal issues, cheats, (Next Day) over untimely bad economy, competitors play- Osama bin Laden's son Hamza, Nakshatram: Ashlesha: 09:30 am "A lot can happen over coffee''- demise of Café Coffee Day (CCD) ing against you, bad investors chosen heir to the leadership of Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start as the punch line of Café Coffee founder VG Siddhartha. Most of trying to put you under legal Al-Qaeda, has been killed, US any important work) Day says- indeed, there are a lot the start-ups have discussed issues to get all the money out, media reported Wednesday Rahukalam: 10:46 am – 12:22 pm of things happening and brew- their business idea meeting first cash flow issues, changing con- citing American officials. NBC Yamagandam: 03:33 pm – 05:09 pm ing in the life of start-ups after sumer behaviour and what not! News said three US officials the tragic demise of its founder at CCD But, entrepreneurs are problem had confirmed they had infor- Varjyam: 08:07 pm - 09:32 pm and coffee baron VG — HELLO TEENY solvers, risk takers, wealth cre- mation of Hamza bin Laden's Gulika: 07:35 am - 09:10 am Siddhartha. The success story of ators, job creators, economy death, but gave no details of the Good Time: (to start any important work) CCD owner had also implant- youngsters hailing from middle- boosters and stress takers too. place or date. The New York Amritakalam: 08:04 am - 09:30 am ed the entrepreneurial spirit in class families, who are willing to Entrepreneurs win against odds Times subsequently cited two Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:56 am - 12:47 pm the minds of youngsters. Many start their own start-up, dream- and create great value. US officials saying they had killed well before the US State start-ups liked to hold their first ing big. But, whatever it may be, "Our job is to make sure, we confirmation that he was killed Department announced a $1 VIJAYAWADA official meeting in CCD and a he is a legend and will always take stress and consume it with- during the last two years in an million bounty on his head in place where they dreamt big. remain as an inspiration to in ourselves and play cool and operation that involved the February 2019. WEATHER But, such a tragic end to an stress as entrepreneurship comes Siddhartha. Most of the start- youngsters - Chaduvula take the right decision. If you're United States. Questioned by The 15th of Osama bin Forecast: Thunderstorm inspirational life story is a big with huge stress. The Pioneer ups have discussed their busi- Prasanth, founder of start-up not someone, who can't handle reporters in the Oval Office, Laden's 20 children and a son Temp: 32/26 blow to the wannabe entrepre- spoke to some start-ups, men- ness idea meeting first at CCD. Hello Teeny, incubated in XLR8 stress, don't be an entrepreneur President Donald Trump did of his third wife, Hamza, Humidity: 91% neurs and it has obviously scared tors and people, who have close- In fact, I am also one among Incubator in AP. and with your own conscious not confirm or deny the NBC thought to be about 30 years Sunrise: 05.55 them. The incident, time and ly observed industrialists. them. He built a place where An entrepreneur's main job is decisions, don't create more report. "I don't want to com- old, was "emerging as a leader Sunset: 06.49 again, calls for a better business I am really heartbroken over people can not only connect, but to take stress. As a leader, when stress for an entrepreneur. ment on it," he said. in the Al-Qaeda franchise," Current Weather Conditions eco-system and that the start- untimely demise of Café Coffee share future. And, his sudden you take ownership, you are in- Both reports suggested that the State Department said in Updated August 1, 2019 5:00 PM ups need to learn how to beat Day (CCD) founder VG demise puts a great impact on charge of the situation. You ContinuedonPage3 bin Laden may have been announcing the reward. VISAKHAPATNAM | FRIDAY | AUGUST 2, 2019 visakhapatnam 02

CAPSULE Forum takes courier compnay to task PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM

The consumer forum , Visakhapatnam –II directed the reputed courier company DTDC to pay Rs25,000 as compensation, besides the value of a Samsung smart- phone (Rs14,108), consign- ment charges (Rs1,000) and also Rs2,500 as legal costs to VMC Chief Prasanna Venkatesh conducting an awareness the petitioner as the consign- meeting with vendors in Vijayawada on Thursday Anantapur's G Mallikharjuna who ment (mobile phone) was picked up seven wickets for seven runs missing from the parcel box when it reached the final des- the Courier Company in Vizag As the video that was MALLIKHARJUNA tination. and requested them to find out Abhay Kumar G, an the mobile phone. Receiving recorded at the time of SHINES IN VMC intensifies campaign employee with a defence estab- the complaint from Kumar, the opening of the parcel, ANANTAPUR WIN lishment here in Vizag city, courier authorities assured that booked a consignment with they will send the complaint to showed that the box VIJAYAWADA: Anantapur the area office of DTDC their superiors and will clari- was empty , there was scored an innings and 399 runs Couriers and Cargo Limited fy and solve the issue. As victory over Kadapa in the ACA on plastic ban on December 18, 2018. The DTDC didn’t respond proper- negligence and U-16 Elite Group Inter-District shipment comprised a ly to solve the problem, Kumar deficiency in service cricket tournament that G RAVI KIRAN Samsung smartphone (phone moved the forum seeking n concluded at YS Raja Reddy VIJAYAWADA along with ear-phones and compensation for deficiency in on the part of DTDC Stadium at Kadapa on Thursday. mobile charger), which had to service. Kadapa, resuming at 36 for two VMC is preparing the busi- be delivered to Kumar’s friend Countering Kumar’s claims, in its second innings was all out ness fraternity and other sec- in Bareilly of Uttar Pradesh on DTDC said the complaint was Though the DTDC claimed for 85 in the 35th over, The pick tions of people for the plastic December 24, 2018. false citing that Kumar’s friend that they have delivered the of the Anantapur bowler was G ban. The package was delivered didn’t raise any objections at package to Kumar’s friend, Mallikharjuna who picked up Everyday both District to Kumar’s friend on the time of the delivery of the they failed to provide any evi- seven wickets for just seven Collector Md Imtiyaz and December 25, but Kumar’s package. As the parcel was dence to show that the parcel runs. The scores: Anantapur VMC Commissioner friend was in for surprise as the delivered in an intact condi- contain with mobile phone. 618 for six decl. in 134 overs bt Prasanna Venkatesh are con- A huge hoarding on the busy MG Road on box didn’t contain the mobile tion, there is no deficiency in As the video that was Kadapa 134 in 42.2 overs and 85 ducting meetings to create plastic ban phone but had the ear phones service on the part of them and recorded at the time of open- in 34.5 overs (G. Mallikharjuna awareness on the plastic ban. and mobile charger only. As they have no liability to pay any ing of the parcel, showed that seven for seven, Lohit Sai Though both the District and educating them on alter- package was opened in front of reliefs to Kumar. the box was empty , there was Kishore two for 35). Collector and the Commissioner and experts explaining native ways. VMC has kept the Courier Boy and it was The forum comprising its negligence and deficiency in Commissioner had three-weeks target to remove videographed. president CV Surya service on the part of DTDC. announced the about ban one dangers of using plastic covers in single user plastic covers com- Despite making the requisite Bhaskaram and Lady Member The Forum directed the POPULAR CUP week before they are going on hotels and educating them on pletely in the city. Vendors felt payment of Rs1,000, the K Saroja said that Kumar DTDC to pay the compensa- FROM TODAY in a systematic manner to alternative ways. VMC has set three that the administration mobile phone was not deliv- booked the consignment to tion and value of the goods VIJAYAWADA: The annual implement the ban. should concentrate on these ered. On December 28, Kumar send the Samsung Mobile along with the consignment Popular Cup tournament will Now, they are conducting weeks deadlline to remove plastic manufacturing of single-use approached the Area Office of phone as New Year’s gift. charges and legal costs. commence from Friday Gokaraju meetings with vendors, covers completely from the city plastic covers. Laila Ganga Raju cricket traders, and others, who are L Subrahmanyam, a ven- complex at Mulapadu, according linked with the usage of sin- dor, said: “In the city itself to ACA secretary Ch. Arun gle-use plastic covers. month before the announce- covers in a prescribed manner. there are many single-use Premium lifestyle Longest Kumar here on Thursday. Along with meetings, they ment on roadside vendors. The major problem lies in plastic covers manufacturing ACA is hosting this cup for U-19 are also planning campaigns They fined wherever found the hospitality sector like units without a license. serving CE of Quadrangular series in which in the form of rallies, hoard- single- user plastic covers, hotels, restaurants, and road- First, VMC has to identify Andhra Greens, Andhra Blues, ings, and short films to bring including at the outskirts. side vendors use single-user those units and close them. expo inaugurated TTD retires Himachal Pradesh, and West awareness among people. The raids had a positive plastic covers in a huge man- Otherwise, the market will be Bengal teams participate. In these campaigns, they impact on all roadside ven- ner. flooded with those covers as PNS n VIJAYAWADA can find dazzling jewellery, PNS n TIRUPATI “Matches are held for 4-day will explain the dangers of dors, who stopped using the VMC has listed out those usual. Officials have to see designer sarees, lifestyle each. From August 2 o 15,” he using plastic and how it harms covers and are suggesting the vendors and calling them to that those covers should not Rufflez exhibition, country's upholstery, accessories and a After offering impeccable added. All the matches will be the environment and subse- customers carry a bag. the awareness meetings. VMC enter the market. Then auto- most premium lifestyle exhi- lot more. If you’re looking to services as Chief Engineer of played round-robin league basis quently people’s lives. Already, shopping malls Commissioner and experts matically people and vendors bition, was inaugurated at ‘A’ shop for weddings, family Tirumala Tirupati and they will start at 9.30 a.m. In a planned manner, they have completely stopped using are explaining the dangers of will go for alternative meth- Convention Centre here on functions, this is the place. Devasthanams, Chinta had conducted raids one plastic covers. They are using using plastic covers in hotels ods”. Thursday with its best haute We brought outstanding Chandra Sekhar Reddy couture, exclusive wear, and designers from all over the retired from service on ESSAR PORT'S home decor luxury products. country under one roof, said attaining the age of superan- VIZAG TERMINAL The three-day exhibition is exhibition organizer nuation on Wednesday. Pavitrotsavams at being conducted to showcase Manjulatha. Chandrasekhar Reddy REGISTERS 45% Three Spark SCR to run special a wide range of collections Similar kind of exhibition joined TTD in 1984 on CARGO GROWTH Tondamanadu from some of the niche and was conducted in Gujarat, August 16 and holds the Mumbai: Essar Vizag Terminal academy top-notch designers from Surat, Mumbai, Hyderabad, record of having served in Ltd (EVTL), which operates the trains to clear rush from August 13-15 across the country for the Vijayawada, Ahmadabad, the much-coveted post as CE 24 MT (million tonne) Vizag players for women, especially during the Kolkata, Chennai and of TTD for nine long years in terminal, on Thursday PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n TIRUPATI auspicious Sravanamasam. Bangalore which evoked a his 35 years of tenure. announced a 45 per cent nationals Specially designed for all good response from the pub- Often admired for his sim- growth in overall cargo South Central Railway, in The annual Pavitrotsavams the fashion buffs, the exhibi- lic. plicity, honesty and dedica- throughput in the quarter ended PNS n VIJAYAWADA order to clear extra rush of in Sri Bhu Sametha Sri tion will witness 70-odd The expo offers a wide tion towards work, Reddy June 2019 on a year-on-year passengers during the summer Venkateswara Swamy tem- designers showcasing more range of collections from Rs has many development basis. Three chess players - Talla season, will run four special ple at Tondamandu will be 10,000 designs for the fash- 5,000 to Rs 50,000. The pub- works in his kitty, which "The significant growth in Nischal, G R Krishna trains between Secunderabad celebrated from August 13- ion-conscious denizens. lic can visit the expo between include extention of Mada overall cargo was primarily Vedanth, and Jalwadi – Kakinada Town and Train No. 07064 15 with Ankurarpanam on “Not just dressmaking, you 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. streets, Avilala tank works, driven by a sharp rise in third- Nandika - from city-based Secunderabad – Nagarsol, Secunderabad - Nagarsol spe- August 12. PAN building at party cargo, with volume more Spark Chess Academy, according to a release from cial train will depart The wall posters for the Tiruchanoor, Vishnunivasam than tripling when compared to Vijayawada will represent SCR on Thursday. Secunderabad at 15:00 hrs on same were released by overbridge, Srinivasam the corresponding quarter in FY Andhra Pradesh at the Train No. 07001 August 10 and arrive Nagarsol Tirupati JEO Sri P Basant Subway, Sri Venkateswara 2018-19," the company said in National Chess Secunderabad - Kakinada at 07:55 hrs on the next day. Kumar on Thursday in his Kshetrams at Kurukshetra, a statement. Championship for under - Town special train will depart In the return direction, chambers in TTD Kanyakumari, Hyderabad Cargo volumes from the anchor 19 segment, said academy Secunderabad at 20.45 hrs on Train No. 07063 Nagarsol – Administrative Building in etc. TTD Eexecutive Officer customers increased by 5.6 per coach and Secretary T. August 8 and arrive Kakinada Secunderabad special train Tirupati. Anilkumar Singhal, Special cent over the same period and Naresh here on Thursday. Town at 06.00 hrs on the next will depart Nagarsol at 22:00 On first day Pavitra Officer Tirumala AV the share of third-party cargo in He said the selected day. In the return direction, hrs on August 11 and arrive Pratista, second day Pavitra Dharma Reddy, JEO Tirupati the overall cargo volumes grew players will participate in Train No. 07002 Kakinada Secunderabad at 13:00 hrs on Samarpana and on final day Basant Kumar, CVSO to 40.6 per cent, it said. the championship which Town - Secunderabad special the next day. Pavitra Purnahuti will be Gopinath Jatti and other "Competitive advantage through will be held Ahmedabad train will depart Kakinada Enroute, these special trains observed. senior officers of TTD con- the high degree of (Gujarat) from August 3 to Town at 20.45 hrs on August will also stop at Begumpet, Temple DyEO Sri gratulated and felicitated the mechanisation at the terminal 11. "These players were 9 and arrive Secunderabad at Lingampalli, Vikarabad, Bidar, Subramanyam was also pre- CE at SVETA building on and state-of-the-art cargo selected based on their 06.55 hrs on the next day. Udgir, Latur Road, Parli, sent. Rufflez exhibition inaugurated at ‘A’ Convention Centre in Vijayawada on Thursday Wednesday evening. handling equipment that helps performance in the State Enroute, these special trains Gangakher, Parbhani, ensure rapid turnaround times under-19 tournament," he will stop at Kazipet, Warangal, Manawatu Road, Selu, Partur, have been the key drivers for added. Academy adminis- Khammam, Rayanapadu, Jalna and Aurangabad stations attracting new clients," it said. tration and coaches Eluru, Tadepalligudem, in both the directions. All Having clocked a throughput of wished them success in the Rajahmundry, Dwarapudi and these special trains consist of Uma dares Vijayasai to tweet names of MPs 40 MT in FY19, Essar Ports is national event. Samalkot stations on both the AC II Tier, AC III Tier, and expecting to handle over 60 MT directions. Sleeper Class coaches. in the current financial year. who ‘prostrated before Prime Minister’

PNS n VIJAYAWADA VISAKHAPATNAM Chinna Jeeyar releases book Claiming to have a Former Minister for Water clean record, he BULLION RATES Resources Devineni GOLD Umamaheswara Rao lam- quipped that unlike ` on Srikakulam temple basted YSRCP MP Vijayasai (10 gm) 35, 100 n Vijayasai Reddy, he ` PNS VIJAYAWADA Reddy and accused him and 60 other MPs of making rounds did not spend 16 SILVER Sriman Tridandi to the PMO to get their busi- months in jail, loot ` 40, 400 (1kg) Srimannarayana Ramanuja ness associate released from ` 900 China Jeeyar Swamy on the police detention. public money, or get Thursday released a book enti- Claiming TDP MLAs to be tled - Andhra Maha Vishnu down to earth, unlike official favours using CHICKEN Devalaya Charitra - written by Vijayasai Reddy, who is always the technique RATES `/KG Dr E Sivanagi Reddy, archae- jet setting, he dared Vijayasai ologist, and CEO, Cultural Reddy to tweet messages on quid pro quo Dressed/With Skin `144 Centre of Vijayawada & their associate - Nimmagadda Without Skin `163 Amaravati at his ashram. Prasad-who was picked up by Former Minister for Water Resources Claiming himself to be hav- Broiler at Farm `99 Reddy said that Chinna the Serbian police. YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy Devineni Umamaheswara Ra ing a clean record, he quipped Jeeyar was keen on knowing He dared the YSRCP MP to that unlike Vijayasai Reddy he the mythological and histori- clarify on why Serbian police MPs have been prostrating Polavaram project, wondered did not spend 16 months in EGG cal aspects of the Mahavishnu arrested Nimmagadda Prasad. before the Prime Minister to how can water in the project jail, loot public money, did not temple at Srikakulam in He dared the MP to tweet get the fellow associate could cross the spillway in the get official favours using the `/100 RATES Krishna district, along with its Chinna Jeeyar Swamy launching - Andhra Maha Vishnu Devalaya Charitra - in messages, if he can, on what released from the clutches of absence of construction of technique quid pro quo. HYDERABAD 315 art, architecture, inscriptions, Vijayawada on Thursday favours he and other MPs the police. the foun- He claimed to have not VIJAYAWADA 328 and daily rituals conducted. (total 22) of YSRCP sought The YSRCP on one hand is dation. indulged in any irregularities He said that the book encap- Krishnadevaraya Mahotsavalu that the Srikakulam temple from the PM. corrupt and on the other hand It was high-time, YSRCP while in office. He described VISAKHAPATNAM 350 sulates information on Telugu and 52 inscriptions engraved shall be included on the holy In a tweet, he dared Vijaya Sai is preaching sermons, he said. activists punish themselves the Polavaram project as the RETAIL PRICE `3.50 (IN VISAKHAPATNAM) literature, sculptures, sub- on the walls and pillars of the 108 Divya Tirupati temple Reddy to tweet on the issue Charging Jaganmohan Reddy for the false propaganda on fruits of labour of former CM sidiary shrines, Sri temple. Chinna Jeeyar desired circuit. and alleged that the YSRCP with spreading lies on the Polavaram. Chandrababu Naidu.

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CAPSULE Doctors threaten to intensify ‘New economies built on ICICI BANK COMES culture of innovation' UP AT AKIVIDU n Eluru: ICICI Bank inaugurated its PNS VISAKHAPATNAM new branch at Akividu in West stir, KGH per alternative steps Godavari district here on The economic profile of the n Wednesday. The locker-equipped PNS VISAKHAPATNAM new global economy has been branch was inaugurated by Around 57 senior driven by technology, fuelled Mutyala Venkateswara Rao, Junior doctors threatened to doctors abstained by innovation and entrepre- Chairman, District Co-operative intensify their strike from the duties in neurial initiative, and is based Central Bank, Eluru. Friday if the government did on new ideas, new perspectives Shantanu Samaddar, the bank's not withdraw the National protest and as a and new business strategies Zonal Head (Rural and Inclusive Medical Commission (NMC) result the particularly built on culture of Banking Group) Andhra Pradesh Bill. Speaking to the media, scheduled innovation, observed IQS and Telangana, said, "With this President of AP Junior Doctors School of Management (Spain) branch, we will cater to over Association, Dr A Deep surgeries have Dean Dr Carlas Moslares here 75,000 residents located in Chand, warned the govern- been postponed. on Thursday. He participated Akividu, which is predominantly ment that they would boycott Further services as chief guest to deliver a dis- Dr Carlas Moslares delivering a lecture at GITAM University in Visakhapatnam on an agricultural area and a hub emergency services at all gov- tinguished lecture on Thursday for aquaculture.." ernment hospitals on Friday if will be carried out "Globalisation and Current the NMC Bill was passed in the with the help of Business Trends" organised by the-art technologies in the business opportunities in com- parliament. He pointed out GITAM School of domain of information and ing years. 60 KGS OF that the Central government remaining senior Management. communications in order to GITAM President M GANJA SEIZED has been violating medico's doctors and post He said that the pace of enhance competitive advan- Sribharath felicitated Dr rights previously with the graduates, the innovation is increasing as tage in the forum of interna- Carlas Moslares and expressed VISAKHAPATNAM: The Vizag Medical Council of India and Doctors and members of junior doctors association stage protest against NMC at superintendent many new companies develop tional trade. to join hands with IQS School Rural Police on Thursday seized now with the NMC. King George Hospital Visakhapatnam on Thursday while an elderly woman going new products and improved He said that the free flow of of Management to build aca- 60 kgs of dry ganja and arrested If the bill is implemented, to outpatient ward said versions of traditional items. capital, skilled manpower, demic relations. GITAM three persons when they were the private seat quota will rise Western companies no longer goods and services within free Deemed to be University Vice- transporting the contraband in from 15 percent to 50 percent vate medical colleges run by hospitals will be boycott on can expect to be automatical- trade regions, the development Chancellor Prof K an auto-rickshaw near and will be an additional finan- politicians and businessmen. Friday, superintendent of King abstained the duties in protest ly at the forefront of technical of new financial instruments Sivaramakrishna, Registrar Golugonda in Vizag district. The cial burden to the medical "If the central government fails George Hospital Dr G Arjuna and as a result the scheduled development, and this trend like venture capitalists, angel Prof KVGD Balaji, GITAM police said that the trio procured students. Chand lamented that to take back their decision, the said that with the help of post surgeries have been postponed. will intensify as more business- investors and microfinance Institute of Management the weed from the parts of the a seat at a government medical medical students and junior graduate medical students and The further services will be es in developing countries have created new business Director Prof Y Gowtham tribal pockets to transport Vizag college would come up to only doctors across the state will senior doctors the services carried out with the help of acquire the expertise to inno- opportunities Rao, GITAM International city. A case has been registered Rs 13,000 per annum, while intensify the stir," he added. will be carried out in the emer- remaining senior doctors and vate successfully, he added. Carlas mentioned that the Student Affairs Director KP and investigation is on to nab the same seat would come up Meanwhile as the emer- gency wards. post graduates, the superinten- Further he pointed that the rapid urbanisation in Asia Kishan and others participat- few others in connection with to Rs 40 lakh per annum at pri- gency services at government Around 57 senior doctors dent said. effective integration of state-of- and Africa will bring new ed in the meeting. the case. 2 HELD FOR VH question Central GST on BURGLARY Complete pending DK Mohanty takes over VISAKHAPATNAM: The move to shift a noble mission Narsipatnam police on Thursday Visakhapatnam: Central arrested two persons for their GST Visakhapatnam office, as involvement in the property irrigation works: Collector Ayurvedic as Director (Commercial) part of its social responsibil- offences. The arrested were B ity initiatives, will provide Veera Babu and P Govind, who PNS n VIZIANAGARAM come the issues in developing hospital borewell, overhead-tank and were involved in nine burglaries The Collector said those projects. of RINL-VSP drinking water facilities, and under Nathavaram Mandal in the District Collector Dr M Hari Collector said that another PNS n HYDERABAD take up sanitation measures district. The police recovered Jawaharlal ordered the engi- that another review review meet with both revenue PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM at Queen Marry Girls High over 180 gms of gold ornaments neering officials to complete all meet with both and water resource project Senior Congress leader V School near Old Post Office. from them. the small, medium, large and officials will be held on August Hanumantha Rao on Deb Kalyan Mohanty assumed Under request, the CGST, renovation works of various revenue and water 22 by that time all pending Thursday questioned Ayush charge as the new Director under the guidance of IRS YOUNGSTER irrigation projects which were projects work progress and department's commissioner (Commercial) of RINL- (Retired) Chief Commissioner taken up recently. He asked resource project hurdles in development of the Alugu Varshini on the pur- Visakhapatnam Steel Plant here B Hareram, organized a med- ENDS LIFE them to hasten the works dur- officials will be held projects should be finalized. pose of relocating Ayurveda on Thursday. Prior to the assign- ical camp from July 29 to VISAKHAPATNAM: A teenager ing a review meet held with While reviewing about the Hospital at Charminar to ment, Mohanty had worked as August 1 at the high school. Dr K Manohar committed suicide by irrigation department person- on August 22 compensation to the land another place. Executive Director, Chairman Sairam and his team (Ramam's slashing his wrists in a hotel nel on Thursday. losers of Gudem village near Talking to media, he Secretariat in Steel Authority of Advanced Dental Care) along room at Dondaparthi area in Jawaharlal reviewed the Gurla manda, Collector expressed ire objectionable India Ltd (SAIL). He holds an M with pediatrician Dr Laxman, Vizag city on Thursday. The modernisation work of various asked them to complete the noticed some variations and behavior of the police Tech degree in Material Science provided free health consulta- deceased Manohar belonged to water projects in the district in remaining works within a stip- ordered the revenue officials to towards the agitating women and Technology from Institute DK Mohanty takes charge as the new tion to over 950 girl students, Guntur. Sources said that the meeting. ulated period. He issued sim- be more careful in disbursing medicos on Wednesday. of Technology, Banaras Hindu Director (Commercial) at RINL-VSP along with free medicines. Manohar had planned to go UK On Thotapalle barrage, the ilar orders on modernization the payments and warned Friendly policing is the oppo- University. Mohanty had start- on Thursday On the concluding day of for higher studies but was found collector asked the engineers works at Vijayaramasagar, them not repeat such faults site of behaving objectionably, ed his career in SAIL as a the free health camp, dead in his hotel room. A case that sand shortage should not Vengalaraya, Janjavathi and again. And also ordered the he said. Management Trainee Prior to the assignment, Hareram addressed the stu- has been registered and investi- become a hurdle for complet- other extended projects. revenue officials to speed up Hanumantha Rao (Technical) in 1986. He had Mohanty had worked as dents and teachers, stressing gation is on. ing the Thotapalli barrage. He Later Collector reviewing on the land acquisation works at demanded higher-ups in the worked in various assignments on the importance of nutri- said he would make alternative Polipilli anicut, Gurlagedda, Nellimarla, Gushini, Allugolu, police department to take in SAIL starting with Bhilai Steel Executive Director, tion (leafy vegetables and DIES IN ROAD MISHAP arrangements if necessary. Vattigedda, Kanchara gedda Tammapuram, Kerla and other suitable disciplinary action Plant, and as a Branch Manager, Chairman Secretariat in proteins) as many of the stu- Reviewing on Tarakarama and other various extension villages in the district. against the erring persons. Regional Manager and Head of dents happened to have poor VISAKHAPATNAM: One Teerta sagar project collector works of water projects asked Senior officials of various The reply on the purpose of Export Group in the Marketing Steel Authority of India eyesight, and urged the teach- motorist died on the spot and noticed out of 72 works only 42 the irrigation and revenue offi- other departments were also relocating the medical college Division during his 33 year Ltd (SAIL) ers to highlight the impor- two others suffered critical has been completed so far and cials to work jointly to over- present in the meeting. was not justified, he said. tenure. tance of nutrition in class. injuries in a collision between two bikes at Rallagedda area under Hukumpeta Mandal in Vizag Agency on Thursday. The police said that over-speeding EO has a miraculous was the reason behind the fatal Governor visits Visakha Port Trust accident. The injured were admitted to a local hospital and PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM The Governor was taken for a cruise ride, where- the body was shifted to govern- escapes as ceiling in the Chairman explained to ment hospital for post mortem. Governor Biswabhusan taken for a cruise ride, him the port operations, facil- A case has been registered. Harichandan visited wherein the Chairman ities and infrastructure avail- Visakhapatnam Port Trust ability. He was impressed and ONE DROWNED IN SEA flakes fall on head (VPT) here on Thursday. VPT explained to him the expressed his satisfaction at the PNS n VIJAYAWADA 2017, was partially Chairman Rinkesh Roy and operations of the Port and in VISAKHAPATNAM: One student damaged by rainfall Deputy Chairman, PL port operations, facilities its up-keep. Heads of died and another went missing Durga temple in the evening. The Haranadh (IRTS) welcomed and infrastructure Departments, Senior Officers when they went for a swim in Executive Officer V windows inside the the Governor, while the CISF of Visakhapatnam Port Trust the sea at Odalarevu in Koteswaramma had a office had been Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan inspecting the guard of honour at the port in personnel gave a Guard of availability and state government officials Allavaram mandal in East miraculous escape smashed and a part of Visakhapatnam on Thursday Honour. The Governor was were present. Godavari on Thursday. Two stu- when the temple ceiling the ceiling had been dents of SKBR college in fell on her head when she damaged. After the mishap, Amalapuram Sanaboyina Hari was entering her chambers. the CC of Executive Officer, (Mummidivaram) and Ganti Siva She sustained minor injuries, Subramanyam responded (Peruru) were among 20 stu- with a swelling on the head, as immediately and summoned TDP lambasts YSRCP for revoking Estranged fathers dents who went to beach for they were small flakes. Dr Kanaka Rao, who was on birthday celebrations .The body The office of the temple duty at the temple. He assured of Hari was fished out and the administrator, which was on the EO that it was not a seri- demand shared search for the body of Siva is the 7th floor of the Maha ous injury and that a major Navayuga's contract for Polavaram going on. Mandapam that was built in mishap had been averted. PNS n VIJAYAWADA parenting rights The TDP lashed out at the deci- sion of the government to PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM A group of estranged ‘A lot happened to start-ups over remove the contract of Navayuga Group from the A group of estranged fathers, fathers under aegis of Polavaram project. Ex-Chief under aegis of a Hyderabad- Minister N Chandrababu based NGO Share-A- a Hyd-based NGO tragic demise of CCD's founder' Naidu reacted on twitter and Childhood, met Dr RG Share-A-Childhood, Continued from Page 1 courage. It's very important for and bureaucrats want their wondered how the govern- Anand, a member of the the start-up community to pound of flesh. Unless red tape ment could ask the contractor National Commission for met Dr RG Anand, a He/she already has enough. know the start-ups in and out in bureaucracy is reduced, there to exit at the juncture of the Protection of Child Rights member of the Help entrepreneurs deliver. It and be there to help and sup- will not be any ease of doing floods. (NCPCR) at Vizag on helps the whole community. It port, and at the same time it's business. History reveals an Naidu stated that when the Thursday. They demanded National Commission helps solve problems, we all face equally important for start-ups unpropitious bond between flood had arrived, the engineers that they be allowed shared for Protection of Child at scale. Let's make the world a to share their concerns and economic distress and suicide. at Navayuga diverted almost 2 parenting rights over their better place together! issues to the community, there But, when the distress caused is lakh cusecs of floodwater through children. Rights (NCPCR) -Jitendra Chowdary, CEO have been cases where people not a happenstance, but institu- the reverse sluice gates of the spill- They highlighted the chal- and Co-Founder, Picxy have raised crores of money tional, then all desire for inno- way. He added that Chief Minister lenges faced by children who While the country mourns through online portal. But, at vation and industry stands oblit- YS Jaganmohan Reddy did not stated, "Such a Naidu were caught in the middle of tion. They urged the NCPCR for an entrepreneur, who creat- the end of day, humanity is all erated with it. Bankers are no have any vision or sincerity in qualified contrac- matrimonial disputes, where member to educate all legal ed a place where a lot did hap- about measuring the impact in longer seen as the sensible fidu- completing the Polavaram project. tor has become reacted on they stressed that most pall practitioners on PAS to ami- pen and will continue to happen terms of lives you have touched ciary friends, but proponents of "They made fun of our efforts. an obstacle to you twitter and prey to Parental Alienation cably deal with matrimonial so… and applauding one who and not in the likes you get on look-out notices, 'wilful default- They even commented on the in the project. Syndrome (PAS) - a form of issues in which children are upheld the values of India over media platforms. We must er' stamps and non-extradition technical feasibilities of the pro- They have saved wondered emotional abuse where psy- involved. a fanatic customer. These are indulge in physical activity like agreements. With state agencies ject. Now they can witness the the project and the how the chological manipulation of a Vizag-based Save Family two extremes of emotions. It yoga or stress management now in predatory rather than results. What will they say now?" area by diverting flood child by a parent happens, Harmony President P calls for more like-minded peo- stuff. regulatory mode, the ease of he tweeted. water through the spillway. government could whose goal is to sever the bond Madhusudhan Raju stated that ple join hands to support entre- -G Krishna Sharma, Start-up business has translated into the Ex-Minister Devineni And now you have asked them ask the contractor to between the other parent and children suffering from PAS preneurs and not associate a mentor, enthusiast fear of doing business. When a Umamaheswara Rao also lam- to leave, even though the flood the child - before, during, or were completely brainwashed, failed business with a failed indi- Entrepreneurs also face dif- businessman finds himself as basted the government for is still there. It means you exit at the juncture of after separation. and were mentally and some- vidual….Entrepreneurship ficulty in day-to-day opera- the marginalised victim of a sys- issuing a notice to Navayuga to don't mind the safety of the According to the group, times even physically harmed takes a lot and do I need to say tional issues even before their temic stranglehold, leaving sui- exit from the Polavaram work. project or the people". the floods around 1.5 lakh children by the custodial parents for more? Entrepreneurship is my business can begin, such as cide as the only other alterna- He appreciated the company Devineni and Ex-Minister struggle with PAS after getting being in touch with the other religion! getting their office registered. tive, it is not only logical but for completing the tasks and Kollu Ravindra also mentioned which was why they had left. separated from one of their parent. - Vijay Bawra, NASSCOM Getting an industrial land allot- imperative to rationalise and mentioned the 36,000 cubic that Navayuga had left the They also alleged that a GO parents. Often, such children "Numerous family disputes 10000 Incubation Centre, ted takes up to three years after restructure such systems. meters concrete work done by Bandar Port works immediate- had been released handing are deprived of their biologi- in courts are regularly alienat- Regional Manager spending a lot of money and -Javvadi Lakshmana Rao, the company in record time, ly after YSRC assumed power. over Bandar Port to Telangana cal rights to meet the non-cus- ing the children, who often I believe entrepreneurship is energy. Once a company is Columnist and closely observes which had been placed in the They alleged that the YSRC had government, but had been later todial parent and are unable to suffer from depression, loss of a journey and it takes a lot of seen to be successful, politicians industrialists Gunnies Book of Records. He threatened the contractor, withdrawn. receive their care and protec- trust and confidence. VISAKHAPATNAM | FRIDAY | AUGUST 2, 2019 region 04

CAPSULE Solar power to illuminate App to create awareness on ASHADAM RITUALS breast feeding launched CONCLUDE n Vijayawada: As many as 750 PNS VIJAYAWADA devotees offered Pavitra Saare to Vijayawada airport Goddess Durga at Sri Durga Minister for Endowments Malleswara Swamyvarla Vellampalli Srinivas on n Devasthanam here on Thursday PNS VIJAYAWADA Monday stressed the impor- where the month-long Ashada tance of mothers breastfeeding Masam holy rituals concluded The Vijayawada airport, which their newborns at the 'Breast on a grand note. Devotees is gradually improving its Feeding-The Elixir of Life' thronged the temple from the facilities to cater to the trav- programme organised by the wee hours on Thursday as it was ellers, is all set use solar power. Indian Academy of Pediatrics the final day of the holy month. The solar plant was installed Association (IAP) in Krishna Many devotees presented the nearby the airport in district. He stated that breast- holy saare to Goddess and December 2018 on a six-acre feeding was beneficial not only invoked Her blessings. space has become operational. for the newborns, but for lac- "This solar plant has the tating mothers as well. capacity to generate one Mega The minister launched a ‘DIAL YOUR EO' TO Watt. Vijayawada airport will mobile app developed under START ON AUGUST 2 get 4500 solar units per day To maintain all these facilities the aegis of the IAP where it Tirumala: The ‘Dial your EO' from this plant. The airport Almost 45% of total power we need more power". will create awareness on the The IAP organises awareness programme where devotees get has been consuming 10,000 Says Madhusudhan Rao: benefits and importance of to interact with TTD officials on units per day. consumption will be compensated "We are happy to announce breastfeeding. He also flagged programmes to mark the World the first Friday of each month, Monthly power bill of the through solar power units, through that the Vijayawada airport off a walkathon from the Breastfeeding Week every year during will be held on August 2 airport is Rs 30 lakhs. After which we can reduce the power bill by will be run with solar power Indian Medical Association between 8.30 and and 9.30 am. usage of solar power, the bill from today onwards”. Hall to Old Government the first week of August All interested devotees can could be reduced to Rs.17 almost 50 per cent", says airport Almost 45% of total power General Hospital where directly interact with TTD lakhs, " said airport director director Madhusudhan Rao consumption will be com- around 400 people, including Executive Officer Anil Kumar Madhusudhan Rao. pensated through solar power doctors, nursing staff from ness programmes to mark the MLA Malladi Vishnu, IAP Singhal on the number The Vijayawada airport is units, through which we can various hospitals and World Breastfeeding Week President Dr KVS Saiprasad, 8772263261. The November running with 18 check-in cen- sengers at a time. "The lounge feet area. The entire area is reduce the power bill by Anganwadi workers participat- every year during the first Secretary Dr S Ramprasad quota of TTD's Arjita Seva tickets tres accommodating 500 pas- was arranged in a 13,000 sq covered with air conditioners. almost 50 per cent". ed. The IAP organises aware- week of August. and others were present. of the Srivari temple and other local TTD temples will also be uploaded online at 10 am on August 2 . The November online Govt to host quota of registrations for Srivari Hindi pandits for No development works in Vijayawada: TDP Seva will also be released at the diplomatic n same time on August 2. outreach prog PNS VIJAYAWADA Though denizens are Special DSC to fill TDP leaders led by former suffering owing to EO FROM KURNOOL mayor Koneru Sridhar ARRESTED IN DA on Aug 9 ridiculed the Finance Minister’s frequent traffic n CASE BY ACB teacher posts PNS VIJAYAWADA statement that efforts will be bottlenecks the made to develop Vijayawada as Vijayawada: The Anti- PNS n VIJAYAWADA The State government in its he failed to allocate sufficient government is not Corruption Bureau (ACB) efforts to promote industri- funds towards the task in the keen on speeding up unearthed disproportionate Hindi pandits in the state al growth in the state is budget. assets to the tune of Rs 2.23 demanded thatt the govern- reaching out to various Sridhar said the develop- flyover works, says crore from the Endowments ment fill the vacant 4,500 countries to explore oppor- ment works in Vijayawada has former mayor official from Kurnool district on teacher posts through Special tunities for collaboration. In come to a standstill after Jagan Thursday. Executive officer DSC. They appealed Chief this context, the mohan Reddy took over the Pottipati Chiranjeevi Ram Minister YS Jaganmohan Government of Andhra reins of the State and cited the G Ramana said the Devinagar- Prasad of Gudur Group of Reddy to save the national offi- Pradesh in association with example of the flyover at Benz Madura Nagar bridge was con- Temples, was arrested by the cial language by filling the the Ministry of External Circle. structed during the TDP ACB team after documents of 30 vacancies and providing Affairs will be hosting a “Though denizens are suffer- regime. ‘Ramakrishna Puram- properties (five houses, 21 employment for Hindi pandits. Diplomatic Outreach ing owing to frequent traffic Former mayor Koneru Sridhar (fourth from left) addressing a press confernece in Ajitsingh Nagar Bridge and the house plots and farm lands) Hindi Seva Sadan State Hindi pandits demand Programme on August 9. bottlenecks the government is Vijayawada on Thursday dumping yard with a budget of were found in his possession President S Gaibuvali stated that The programme will be not keen on speeding up fly- Rs 25 crore were the achieve- during a raid. Fixed deposits the language was being discrim- the Chief Minister to held at Taj Gateway, over works. TDP MP Kesineni able for development works”. consulting the Opposition par- ments of TDP government,” he worth Rs 15.46 lakh, Rs 12 lakh inated against in the state. Vijayawada. The programme Srinivas, who was responsible TDP leaders advised the ties on amendments and sug- added. cash and gold worth Rs 7 lakh save official language He added that a 1: 40 aims at exploring the state's for the flyover, is ready to help YSRCP ministers to interact gestions They said the govern- He said it was unfortunate were also seized from his house Hindi by filling vacant as well as promissory notes teacher-student ratio should potential for and trade rela- the CM and he has written a with former chief minister ment had no clarity on its deci- the Jagan government had no worth Rs 28.60 lakh. The be followed according to the posts tions with select countries. letter offering his help”. Chandrababu Naidu and get sions and cited the example of time inaugurate the Muslim accused had registered all the Right To Education Act, and GoAP has invited He said it was unfortunate some help in governance. ban on the liquor. “There is so shadhikana and Urdu College. properties in the name of his that based on the Ambassadors of over 30 though the corporation had “They (YSRCP MLAs) have no much ambiguity in the deci- “We felt happy that a city wife and daughter. He joined the Rationalisation GO 29 and interest in the Hindi language countries, including funds for initiate works the gov- knowledge of administration sion". MLA was made a minister in government service as a Grade- Tribasha formula, there was a and that the responsibility lies Australia, the UK, Korea, ernment was not offering help and they only know how to Condemning the statement the Jagan Cabinet, but he is 1 EO in Rayalaseema district need of 4,500 Hindi teachers in on present Chief Minister as the Thailand, the Netherlands, in execution. “Thousands of belittle the Opposition”. of Central MLA Malladi proving to be a failure,” and has been continuing in the the state. He alleged that the Hindi pandits and their family Sri Lanka and Egypt to construction workers are They said YSRCP was pass- Vishnu that no development Ramana said, referring to same grade since then. TDP government had rendered members had voted for him in attend this programme, migrating and several have no ing all the bills unilaterally by took place in the Central con- Velampalli Srinivas, City West injustice by not showing any the elections. along with other diplomats. work. The sand is still not avail- sidelining the tradition of the stituency, former deputy mayor MLA. State's crippled financial R&B engineers to take up Special Chief Secretary of Higher situation biggest legacy road works on priority basis Education Kallol PNS n VIJAYAWADA Biswas suspended of Naidu: Vijaysai Minister for Civil Supplies PNS n VIJAYAWADA Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao PNS n VIJAYAWADA Assurances given by instructed officials to take up the Kallol Biswas, an AP cadre road works as per priority at a IFS officer from the 1991 YSRCP National General Jagan in the manifesto review meeting with engineers batch who had been work- Secretary and Rajya Sabha are included in the very here on Thursday. The minister SFI students taking out a rally in Vijayawada on Thursday ing as Special Chief Member V Vijaysai Reddy in a stated that the road work from Secretary of High tweet on Thursday stated that first budget: Vijaysai KTR College to Mandapadu Education, was dismissed the State's crippled financial railway gate would be taken up SFI demands release of from services by the situation had been the biggest at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore, Union Government. legacy of Ex-CM N 'Navaratnalu' would reach every and that engineers had already The Center issued a cir- Chandrababu. Vijaysai alleged last man in the state. cular to the state govern- that Naidu squandered public "Chandrababu, who often The minister stated pending scholarships ment on Thursday after money in the name of foreign boasted of being in politics for that the road work reviewing his perfor- tours, even though not even a 40 years, had failed to rise to the Minister for Civil Supplies Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao interacting with road and PNS n VIJAYAWADA mance, and directed them single industry had been occasion and come up with from KTR College to buildings engineers in Vijyawada on Thursday SFI demanded that to pay Biswas three grounded in his tenure. He suggestions on historic bills on The Student Federation of the government months salary and relieve also stated that 80% of the the state's future. He has failed Mandapadu railway submitted an estimation of till Narasimhapuram and an India (SFI) staged a protest at him from service assurances given by Chief as an Opposition leader and is gate will be taken up Rs 16 crore for the expansion of estimate of Rs 3 crore had been the Lenin Centre on Tuesday resume the mid-day The government of Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy unable to tolerate the path- Gudivada- Vijayawada road. He prepared for the highway road where they demanded that the meal scheme for India brought in a law of in the election manifesto had breaking legislations of our at an estimated cost also added that the works from Gudivada to government release pending reviewing the perfor- been covered in the very first CM," Vijaysai further observed of Rs 3 crore Janardhanapuram - Nandivada Raudrapaka and Tamirisha to scholarships, fee reimburse- Intermediate students, mance of civil service offi- budget, and that the benefits of in his tweet. double road would be developed Lingavaram. ment and implement the mid- which was stopped cials of IAS, IPS, and IFS day meal scheme for in 2007. In June 2018, the Intermediate students. recently government had brought Speaking to the media here in a new criteria for the Actor pays traffic on Thursday, SFI district pres- performance review, in PINGALI VENKAIAH'S 142ND ident N Koti alleged that the released. He also pointed out which a periodic yearly challans after government had stopped that the mid-day meal scheme assessment would be scholarships and fee reim- was stopped for Intermediate appraised, considering the news report bursement from 2014-15 to students and demanded that officials leaves, tours, JAYANTHI TODAY 2017-18 and stated that they the government resume it training programs, tasks PNS n HYDERABAD has to release around Rs immediately, adding that they achieved and declaration PNS n VIJAYAWADA JD (Join for Development) 956.34 crore for fee reim- would intensify their protests of properties filed in time Following a report published Foundation is organising a bursement and Rs 155.84 crore if the government failed to ful- or not. The Chief in this newspaper about a car The 142nd birth anniversary of for scholarships in the state. fil their demands. Secretary would be the registered on the name of Pingali Venkaiah, the architect of meeting at Koti added that the poor SFI district vice-president referral chairperson to Tollywood actor Rajashekar Indian tri-colour, will be held at Battlapenumarru in and middle-class students Ch Sumant, joint secretary O endorse this report for having unpaid challans to various places in the city and dis- were facing several problems Yesubabu and various leaders any state. the tune of Rs 18,000 and trict, on Friday. Krishna district, the native as scholarships have not been were present at the protest. officials inaction towards it, Pingali Venkaiah Charitable of the place of Pingali the celebrity paid the bills and Trust and Memorial Foundation posted about it on Twitter late will organise a meeting at Icon Venkaiah, demanding the on Wednesday. Public School at Central and State GOC TASA CHAIRS 10TH LBA MEETING AT SAINIK SCHOOL KALIKIRI "I have paid my challans in Seetharamapuram at 10.30 am governments to give the past and I will pay my in which Padmasree Turlapati challans now and in the Kutumbha Rao will be the chief permission to hoist the Principal elaborates on school's achievements future. Nobody can run guest. biggest national flag in the PNS n CHITTOOR (IN) Vikrant Kishore, Secretary outdoor gym for the cadets "Scott Free" (sic) when they Central MLA Malladi Vishnu, of the Board, elaborated on the after reviewing the parade fol- do something wrong. I Jana Sena leader Pothina country in memory of the Major General N Srinivas Rao, achievements of the school and lowed by the windshield tour of haven't refused to pay nor Venkata Mahesh, flag founder General Officer Commanding, apprised the board on the util- the school. In a felicitation pro- have I ignored this. If the Veeramachineni Lalitha Kishore, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh isation of financial grants and gramme arranged to commend police haven't reacted that former corporator, Icon Public Krishna district, the native of the flag, once hoisted can be pro- Sub-Area (GOC TASA), chaired proceedings that were under cadets and staff for their stupen- clearly means we are in talks" School Directors K. Rajendra, Y. place of Pingali Venkaiah moted as a tourist place. Gandhi during his visit in1921, the 10th Local Board of progress. Various proposals were dous maiden Class X board tweeted the actor. The vehi- Parthasarathy, Trustees Pingali demanding the Central and The foundation members, at The organisers also gave the Administration (LBA) meeting also put up for the approval of results, he appreciated the efforts cle had challans of Rs 17,830 Suseela, and Shanti Lahsmi will State governments to give per- 9 am will garland the statue of mobiles number -9948863339, of the prestigious Sainik School the board to further enhance of the school and extended his rupees, most of which per- take part. mission to hoist the biggest Pingali Venkaiah at the Bapu 9928814213 -for those who wish in Kalikiri to deliberate on issues standards of the school and best wishes to them to lift the tained to over-speeding on JD (Join for Development) national flag in the country in Museum on MG Road where to join the bus trip to pertaining to the future infra- cater to the needs of the cadets. Defence Ministry Trophy for Outer Ring Road at speeds as Foundation is organising a meet- memory of the flag founder. Venkaiah presented the blue- Battlapenumarru. The bus will structure development projects The chairman of the school maximum students joining the high as 166 kmph. ing at the - Battlapenumarru in The organisers said that the print of the flag to Mahatama start from Benz Circle". at the school. Principal Captain inaugurated the newly built NDA in the maiden attempt. VISAKHAPATNAM | FRIDAY | AUGUST 2, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS 2 children drown in ‘Dizzy’ Gadkari sits down ‘CWC will meet after water-filled pit BALLIA: Two children drowned in a water-filled pit in Uttar Parliament session’ Pradesh's Ballia district, police PNS n NEW DELHI said on Thursday. The incident during national anthem took place in Naraingarh village PNS n SOLAPUR The Congress Working in Reoti area on Wednesday There have been a Committee will meet after the when the two brothers-- Nirhu In the latest health scare for current session of Parliament, (10) and Lakhan (5) were Nitin Gadkari, the Union min- couple of incidents the party said on Thursday, as playing near the pit, police said. ister was on Thursday forced to speculation deepens about sit down at a public event here in the last several who will take Rahul Gandhi's Govt's economic after feeling dizzy, an aide of months where he place as the party president. the minister said. Gandhi is very much a part policies destroying The aide said doctors have fainted at public of the working committee and farmers, traders attributed the "spell of dizzi- events, apparently would attend its next meeting, ness" to a strong dose of antibi- Congress chief spokesperson NEW DELHI: CPI(M) general otics the minister took on due to low sugar Randeep Surjewala said. secretary Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday for a throat infec- "The CWC will meet after Randeep Surjewala Thursday attacked the levels government, saying its tion. Gadkari, 62, felt dizzy the current session of A host of leaders holding economic policies have while the national anthem was Parliament, but a date for the Surjewala was party positions, a majority of being played at the event, held Mahatma Phule Agricultural same has not been finalised them in the middle-level, have "destroyed" farmers, small speaking to traders and entrepreneurs. In a at the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi warm and felt uneasy due to This is not the first time the University in Rahuri. The yet," he said. since resigned to enable series of tweets, Yechury said Holkar Solapur University the reaction of antibiotics he BJP leader has fainted on stage Union minister had addressed Surjewala said as and when reporters after a restructuring of the party ever the country's economy is in a here, the aide said. had taken. After the check-up, during public events. the gathering before the inci- a date is finalised for the meet- since Gandhi resigned. "deep crisis". "Every single Gadkari was the guest of the doctor confirmed that his There have been a couple of dent. ing of the CWC, it will be meeting of Top Congress leaders have indicator tells us of an honour at the function. blood pressure and blood sugar incidents in the last several A few moments later, when made public. The CWC is the Congress general been pondering over who economy in deep crisis, where Even as Gadkari was stand- level is normal," the aide said. months where he fainted at the national anthem was being highest decision-making body could succeed Gandhi and the response of this ing for the national an hem, he "He had some throat infec- public events, apparently due to played, he fainted while trying of the Congress. secretaries and several rounds of meetings government is bluffing, bluster leaned towards his left a bit and tion and he took a rather low sugar levels. to stand up. The current session of leaders in-charge of have taken place, but a decision and data fudging. People suffer, was sat down with the support strong dose of antibiotics on In December last year, In April this year, Gadkari Parliament is likely to end on on his successor has not been lives are destroyed and of his security guards who Wednesday evening. The doc- Gadkari fainted during an fainted on stage while address- August 7. various states taken yet. livelihoods impossible to earn were standing behind him, as tors told us that today's dizzi- event in Ahmednagar. He was ing an election rally near the Surjewala was speaking to Many names have been as the ruling party diverts with per the video footage of the ness was caused by the dose," about to fall down when temple town of Shirdi in reporters after a meeting of doing the rounds as possible communally divisive issues," he function. he said. Maharashtra Governor C Ahmednagar district. Congress general secretaries president after taking full choice for Congress president, said. "Destroy farmers, destroy Gadkari's aide told PTI that "Doctors have asked us not Vidyasagar Rao supported He had fainted while walk- and leaders in-charge of vari- moral responsibility of the with a debate generated with- small traders, destroy the minister felt "uneasy" and to worry about his health. He him, following which Gadkari ing towards his seat on the dais ous states. Lok Sabha poll debacle at a in by some party leaders to entrepreneurs, destroy was later checked by the local will continue his tour and was taken to hospital. during the rally held at Rahata Congress leader P L Punia meeting of CWC on May 28. instal a young leader to lead businesses - bring misery to all medical officer in Solapur. attend a function in Pune later That incident happened dur- for Shiv Sena candidate also said that during the meet- However, the CWC reject- the party. sections of society - that seems "He was already feeling this evening," he said. ing a convocation ceremony at Sadashiv Lokhande. ing of party leaders, AICC gen- ed his resignation and autho- At Thursday's meeting, to be the sole motive of the eral secretary organisation K C rised him to restructure the which was to be held on govt's economic policies since Venugopal proposed that a party at all levels. Gandhi has Wednesday evening, party 2014," Yechury tweeted. EXPULSION OF SENGAR meeting of the CWC could be made it clear he will not con- leaders discussed preparations The government wants to avoid Cong suspends held after the Parliament ses- tinue as president and neither for the 75th birth anniversary taking responsibility for its sion at the convenience of will any member of the celebrations of former prime actions, the Left leader alleged. Kavlekar's wife Gandhi. Gandhi family be the next minister Rajiv Gandhi later BJP acknowledges having Gandhi resigned as party president. this month. Activists urging Prez to from party withhold assent to RTI PNS n PANAJI bill; detained by police empowered a criminal: Priyanka ‘Report on Savitri Kavlekar, secretary of BJP leader sparks row NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police PNS n NEW DELHI Goa Pradesh Congress steps to has detained a group of Faced with massive Committee (GPCC) and wife activists who reached the Hours after Unnao rape case public outrage, the of Deputy Chief Minister Rashtrapati Bhavan here with a accused MLA Kuldeep Sengar Chandrakant Kavlekar was with derogatory remarks counter rogue plea to the president to not give was expelled from the BJP, BJP expelled its jailed suspended from the post by his assent to the RTI Congress general secretary the party on Thursday for her drones soon’ Amendment bill passed by the Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on MLA, accused of "anti-party" activities. against Muslim women PNS n NEW DELHI Parliament last week. The Thursday said the BJP has final- raping a minor girl GPCC chief Girish group of activists from National ly acknowledged having Chodankar announced on PNS n BHUBANESWAR A report recommending Campaign for People's Right to empowered a criminal and from Unnao and Thursday that she was sus- measures to counter rogue Information had gathered taken some action to correct threatening her family pended as the secretary of the A BJP leader stoked a contro- drone attacks on airports is outside gate number 38 of itself. Faced with massive pub- Priyanka Gandhi committee pending inquiry versy in the Odisha Assembly being finalised and it will be Rashtrapati Bhavan to give their lic outrage, the BJP expelled its against her for indulging in on Thursday when he said submitted to the civil aviation representation to President jailed MLA, accused of raping after the woman and her lawyer Pradesh to a court in the nation- anti-party activities. "Muslim women dominate ministry soon, aviation secu- Ram Nath Kovind, urging him a minor girl from Unnao and were critically injured and two al capital. Savitri Kavlekar had red-light areas of Mumbai rity chief Rakesh Asthana not to give his assent to the threatening her family. of her aunts killed when their The apex court also directed unsuccessfully contested the and Kolkata". said on Thursday. controversial bill. The activists "The BJP finally acknowl- car was hit by a speeding truck the Uttar Pradesh government state elections from Sanguem Speaking in support of the There is a need for tech- were ushered into a bus and edges having empowered a in Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. to provide Rs 25 lakh to the rape constituency on Congress 'triple talaq' bill, B C Sethi, the nology which is such that it taken to Mandir Marg police criminal and takes some action The girl's family has alleged that survivor as an interim com- ticket in 2017, while her hus- BJP's deputy leader in the can prevent rogue usage of station. "The police is detaining to correct itself and move in the the accident on Sunday was an pensation. band had won from the assembly, quoted "survey drones in the country, the everyone who wants to petition direction of justice for a young attempt to eliminate her. "Grateful to the SC for taking Quepem assembly segment. reports" during Zero Hour to director general of the Bureau the president to withhold his woman who has suffered On Thursday, the Supreme cognisance of the 'Jungle Raj' Chandrakant Kavlekar had justify his claim even as mem- of Civil Aviation Security assent to the amendments to immeasurably," Priyanka Court also directed the transfer being unleashed in UP," last month headed a group of bers of the Congress and the (BCAS) said at a FICCI pro- Right To Information. Don't we Gandhi said in a tweet. of all five cases registered in con- Priyanka Gandhi said in a 10 legislators from the BJD demanded that the state- I haven’t made gramme on 'Countering have the right to peacefully The action by the BJP against nection with the Unnao rape tweet, responding to the Congress, who switched over ment be expunged from the adverse remarks Rogue Drones'. submit a petition to the the four-time MLA came days incident from a court in Uttar Supreme Court's order. to the ruling BJP. records. "Drones can be used for president of our country? Is "What's wrong in quoting against any the betterment of society or this democracy?" Anjali survey reports in the House?" community, but for killing people and Bhardwaj of Satark Nagrik Sethi asked "I have not made destroying assets. Both the Sangathan said. any adverse remarks against quoted reports that government and civilians are TMC MP asks govt to take steps any community, but quoted say Muslim women using drones for commercial Assam has 17 lakh survey reports that say Muslim purposes, but this is an area educated unemployed women dominate the red- dominate red-light we don't know which drone light areas in Mumbai and areas in Mumbai is good and which is rogue," GUWAHATI: Assam has a total to win confidence of investors Kolkata." Asthana said. of 16,99,977 educated PNS n NEW DELHI Roy said, "The matter is The legislator was replying and Kolkata, The measures to counter unemployed people as per Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, very serious. While the gov- to Congress members, who rogue drones, he said would record available up to The issue of alleged suicide of ernment has taken several had criticised the BJP-led cen- B C Sethi said include neutralising drones December 31 last year, the a noted entrepreneur who ran Sukhendu Sekhar Roy (TMC) said the steps for ease of doing business, tral government for pushing through a "soft kill" approach Assembly was informed on a chain of coffee shops came up government should remove misgivings and the according to reports about through the Muslim Women which will include entrapping Thursday. Records in in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, 5,000 billionaires have left the (Protection of Rights on mind that the legislation was or jamming drones instead of Employment Exchanges across with a TMC member urging sense of despair prevailing in the industry and country last year itself. If we fail Marriage) Bill in the passed in the Parliament on destroying them. the state also show that there the government to introspect take steps to win the confidence of investors to regenerate the confidence of Parliament. humanitarian ground to pro- "The civil aviation ministry are 20,24,886 registered and take steps to win back con- industrialists and investors, President Ram Nath Kovind tect the interests of the women had constituted a committee employed persons till last year, fidence of investors and entre- He said the tragic death of pany, from which it appears the growth rate will decrease has given his assent to the bill, at large," the BJP leader under the chairmanship of Industry Minister Chandra preneurs. the renowned entrepreneur, that he was under tremendous alarmingly and unemployment which makes the practice of claimed. the DG BCAS with members Mohan Patowary said. He was Raising the issue during the who ran a chain of popular pressure from other stake- will also increase". instant triple talaq among Speaker S N Patro said he from DG CAM, IB, DRDO, replying to a question by Zero Hour, Sukhendu Sekhar outlets, has caused shock and holders as well as an official of "Let the government intro- Muslims a punishable offence. would examine the Sethi's the Airports Authority of Pabindra Deka of the Asom Roy (TMC) said the govern- agony among Indian corpo- the Income Tax department. spect as to why an environ- Sethi claimed that some remarks and requested the India, CISF, NSG to find the Gana Parishad (AGP). On the ment should remove misgiv- rates in particular and minds Cafe Coffee Day founder V ment of despair is looming political parties had been Congress members to return best available counter drone steps taken to provide jobs to ings and the sense of despair of people in general. G Siddhartha was found dead large among industrialists and opposing the bill with an eye to their seats. When the agi- solutions and standards to the unemployed, the minister prevailing in the industry and He pointed to a purported on Wednesday in the Netravati investors, including people like on minority votes. tating MLAs refused to budge, safeguard civil aviation said their names are forwarded take steps to win the confi- letter written by him to the river in Dakshina Kannada whom I mentioned had to "The opponents of the triple Patro adjourned the House till against possible drone attacks by the Employment Exchanges dence of investors. board of directors of the com- district of Karnataka. commit suicide. talaq bill should keep it in lunch. in India," he said. to various employers who are legally bound to send their requirements to the exchanges. The exchanges also provide career counseling and NC delegation calls on PM, seeks early polls vocational guidance to the registered persons to find PNS n NEW DELHI Kashmir, he said a meeting of alternate means of Former chief minister the political affairs committee employment, he added. A National Conference dele- of the NC will be held on gation, led by former Jammu Omar Abdullah, who was Sunday and it will take a deci- SharePrint Print and Kashmir chief minister part of the delegation sion on it. Farooq Abdullah, met Prime The meeting comes in the E-mailComments Minister Narendra Modi on along with party MP backdrop of the central gov- Comment Thursday and asked him to Hasnain Masoodi, said ernment sending 100 addi- JAMMU: Twelve smugglers hold assembly elections in the tional companies or 10,000 were arrested and 339 bovines state before the end of the year. they apprised the prime personnel of Central Armed rescued when police foiled bids The delegation, which met minister about the Police Forces (CAPFs) to the to smuggle animals to Kashmir Unnao rape survivor's Modi for about 20 minutes, Valley. from this region on Thursday, also urged him not to take any situation and the The government had said officials said. Police teams step that may lead to a deteri- apprehensions the troops were being deployed intercepted 15 trucks in second aunt cremated oration in the situation in the to strengthen the counter- Ramban, Ramso and Banihal Kashmir Valley. of the people insurgency grid and law and areas along the Jammu- PNS n BARABANKI (UP) rape victim was travelling, Former chief minister Omar order duties in the Kashmir Srinagar highway on Thursday killing her two aunts and leav- Abdullah, who was part of the Valley. and rescued 119, 175 and 14 The body of Unnao rape sur- ing her and a lawyer critical- delegation along with party MP He said that they have con- scrapping of Article 35A of the The meeting with Modi was Speculation is also rife that bovines respectively, they said. vivor's aunt, who was killed in ly injured. Hasnain Masoodi, said they veyed to the prime minister Constitution was taken up very cordial and the prime the Centre may have plans to The bovines were being a mishap in Raebareli district, As soon as the body arrived, apprised the prime minister that the situation in the with the prime minister, Omar minister also apprised them do away with Article 35A, transported to Kashmir from was consigned to flames in her the family members broke about the situation and the Kashmir Valley has been Abdullah said they did not about his feelings (on Jammu which gives exclusive rights to Ramban district, police said. village about 70 km from here down and cried inconsolably. apprehensions of the people. improved with great difficulty specify about it. and Kashmir), the NC leader the state's residents in govern- Eight smugglers were arrested on Thursday. Some of them cursed jailed "We discussed two issues and it is better than last year, "But, when we say that there said. ment jobs and land. and three cases registered at Her mortal remains were BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh with the prime minister. We but the situation can deterio- should be no step, that means "We are satisfied with the These speculation have separate police stations, police brought to the village in Sengar, holding him respon- told him that no step should be rate at any time. it covers all issues, including meeting," Omar Abdullah said, dominated the discourse in added. They have been Subeha area from Lucknow sible for the death. taken which will lead to dete- "We apprised him about the Article 35A and Article 370. refusing to disclose what the Kashmir over the past few identified as Zafer Ahmed, amid tight security. The last Sengar, arrested last year for rioration of the situation in the people's feelings and also told "We are of the view that let prime minister told the dele- days. Mainstream political Jugnu Shah, Zakir Hussain, rites were performed by her allegedly raping the woman Kashmir Valley. We also told him that there is tension in the a new government be elected gation. parties like the NC and the Mohd Shahid, Adil Manzoor, son in the presence of her two when she was a minor in him that the assembly elections people's mind," the National and take decisions on it. Let the Asked about PDP chief PDP have, however, vowed to Mohd Shakeel, Abdul Rehman daughters. She was a widow. 2017, along with nine others should be held before the end Conference (NC) leader said. people decide whom they want Mehbooba Mufti's appeal for resist any such move to tinker and Bagh Ali. A speeding truck had on were booked for murder after of the year," Omar Abdullah Asked whether the specula- to elect. We will accept the peo- an united stand by the politi- with the special status to the Sunday hit the car in which the the accident. told reporters here. tion about the possibility of ple's verdict," he said. cal parties in Jammu and state. VISAKHAPATNAM | FRIDAY | AUGUST 2, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Delhi, we have a problem V G Siddhartha’s suicide has laid bare the reality that Time to seed the world corporate India is in a liquidity crisis. The govt must step in ven before Narendra Modi won by a handsome margin in the May general For better prosperity of the agriculture sector, the Government must allow Eelections, this newspaper kept on highlighting that whoever comes to power farmers market access and promote Indian varieties globally post that would have to focus on the econ- omy. But the problem with our economy is not that it is in the doldrums, indeed the stag- nation of the doldrums would be welcome right now. It is increasingly evident that we are on a rapid downward spiral, on a collision course to the ground. The suicide of V G Siddhartha is tragic and a reminder that even the well-heeled and well-connected can find themselves in financial trouble. And if the farmers’ sui- cides are real, so would be the suicides by driven corporate leaders, hemmed INDRA SHEKHAR RK in by a fund squeeze. The fact is that the coffee entrepreneur was trying really SINGH TRIVEDI hard to raise capital over the past few weeks and after the contagion in India’s ndia is a biodiversity-rich country. We non-banking sector, particularly in housing finance, India’s banks are reluctant. are the centre of origin for many crops, Already wary about lending money, they have stopped the flow completely. Even Ifruits and vegetables. Along with a rich bio-heritage, we have been blessed with all if industries find themselves afloat, working capital requirements are extremely types of climate and soil. Our nation’s hard- difficult to come by and tax authorities are pursuing dues, both legitimate and working farmers, seed savers and plant illegitimate, with a vengeance and would rather force companies to shut down, breeders, along with mother nature, have co- evolved thousands of varieties to provide us rendering people unemployed than compromise. Today Café Coffee Day may with nutrition and also prepared us for be in the news but there are at least 100 stressed companies which can go under drought, floods and climate change. In simply in the absence of refinancing conduits. Creditors remain wary after the recent times, public institutions, along with the Indian private sector, have aggressive- collapse last year of non-bank lender Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services ly pursued this goal, too. Unlike other sec- Ltd. compounded bad loan problems. In response, the Reserve Bank of India tors, they have not only taken from moth- cut interest rates this year. Lenders started demanding shares as collateral which er nature but have also added to her boun- ty. Today, each Indian can proudly showcase they hadn’t insisted upon before, and new loans carried interest rates as high to the world that we have achieved food sov- as 14 per cent, even when that collateral was provided. And it appears that the ereignty, while also conserving biological powers that be, enjoying immense political capital and not needing the ‘support’ diversity in the sui generis way under the of industry, have little or no idea of what to do. There is a trust deficit between Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) ambit. the government and industry that is not helping and recent growth indices con- India has the sixth largest domestic seed tinue to be dismal. Whether those on Raisina Hill like it or not, this is a crisis and market in the world. The size of the indus- ` India’s perception is taking a battering, and indirectly, so is that of India’s polit- try is over 20,000 crore and it will contin- ue to grow at six to seven per cent. But we ical and economic leadership. are far from the saturation point. It is time, therefore, for the Prime Minister to personally intervene in this cri- Restrictions on export of seeds weigh sis. Sure, a lot of the troubles can be traced back to the profligate lending by heavy on growth. In 2017, the Indian seed exports were valued at $101 million, a pal- banks during the UPA era. The brazen attitude of the tax authorities followed for- try sum when compared to the global seed mer Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s disastrous retrospective tax propos- export market of $11,924 million. This was many paddy varieties for salin- agriculture sector by breeding has already shown much initia- opportunity to take the lead in al which made India a tax pariah. So Modi has to come out with a proper short- due to the lack of both harmonisation with ity; we should encourage cross- superior seeds and preparing the tive for promoting seed exports. creating a universal system international regulations and a strong breeding to climate-proof our crop for climate change. This Further, to promote export based on breeder rights and the term vision for the economy, not flowery aims like trying to make India a five- national seed export policy. The Modi rice production. scheme can be used to boost our of seeds, the Government can philosophy of Vasudev trillion dollar economy in five years time, because the problem is happening right Government has the mandate to clean up Closer home, Bangladesh, FPOs, too. form an autonomous body ie, Kutumbhakam, which also pro- now. And whether the Prime Minister and his Cabinet believe that this is just tem- the clogs and facilitate the development of Nepal and Sri Lanka can be the Farmers and village clusters the seed export council. This tects commercial rights of our mutually beneficial ties between national, top three destinations for all can be encouraged to grow council can have representation plant breeders. Through this porary, the concept of ‘sentiment’ is a weird thing. People will read about bad regional and world seed markets. Indian hybrid seeds. Overall, seeds in partnership with vari- from the public sector, the policy, we can allow Indian news in the economy and resultant suicides, put off their own investment and Since 2008, India has been a participant Bangladesh reported 57 per ous companies and the Indian Indian seed industry and plant farmers and FPOs to enter seed purchase decisions and start a vicious cycle. While nobody is arguing that India of the Organisation for Economic cent, Nepal 88 per cent and Sri Council of Agricultural Research breeders. It can work under the breeding contract with farmers Cooperation and Development (OECD) Lanka 83 per cent gap in supply (ICAR). This will ensure that the Ministry of Agriculture. This across the world. is about to head into a recession just yet, we should not and must not discount Seed Schemes, which open up seed trading in 2018-19. For paddy seeds in target of doubling farmers’ will be a novel step by As we chase the goal of that possibility right now. And minus growth, indeed minus substantial growth, potential with over 60 countries. Our 2017-18, Nepal reported a gap incomes is achieved by 2022 as Agriculture Minister Narendra becoming a $5 trillion economy, jobs will be hard to come by. Oil prices and reduced export markets pose anoth- hybrids in corn, paddy, forage crops, mil- of 701,398MT, Sri Lanka they will have ready buyers for Singh Tomar to double farmers’ India needs a firmer grip on the lets, vegetables and cotton are popular in 104,000MT and Bangladesh their produce. Additionally, income. globalised market. But will we er challenge. To paraphrase a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, who spoke many countries due to their productivity and 75,957MT. Similarly for wheat, growing seeds will fetch farmers In addition to all these, we allow our farmers to reap the while shooting down FDI in multi-brand retail, we do not want to make India a resilience. Indian farmers and plant breed- Nepal reported 78,720MT and a price far beyond the Minimum can institute a single point for benefits of globalisation? In the nation of sales boys and sales girls. But right now, we are making a nation of ers will find new markets from Vietnam to Bangladesh 33,490MT. Support Price (MSP). quarantine testing and clearance rush to fill our PDS schemes South Africa. Apart from bringing econom- Our agro-climatic zones The Government should for export of seeds. The with cereals, we have asked delivery boys and taxi drivers. ic prosperity to the Indian farmers, this push provide an opportunity for also create an Indian seed stan- Government can undertake them to sacrifice for nation- may also help farmers of Kenya, Egypt, Indian farmers and breeders to dard and certificate that should these steps to facilitate seed building, now are we willing to South Sudan and Uganda among others, be the leaders in seed produc- be trusted across the world. We exports from the country. reward them? It is not late, the double their incomes. India needs to pro- tion. We can become seed home should rely on international Further, we can harmonise our Government can make the start Food democracy mote its indigenous R&D and seed export for the world. We can exponen- standards and learn from their biodiversity laws and create a by extending the “Make in as part of its economic diplomacy. Indian tially increase our Gross procedures. But to establish special provision within the India” scheme to Indian farm- seeds should become part of all aid pro- Domestic Product (GDP) and India as a strong force, we need National Biodiversity Authority ers and not double but maybe A religious profiling request to a food aggregator service sets a grammes given to countries so as to popu- bring prosperity to rural India by to develop an indigenous stan- (NBA) to smoothen regulations quadruple their incomes by dangerous precedent of divisiveness that needs to stop larise them. sharing our superior varieties dard through which we can for the export of seeds. The NBA 2022. We need to allow the ASEAN countries such as Vietnam, with other nations. smoothen seed exports and can play a key role in drafting farmers market access and pro- f there’s anything that symbolises the pos- Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar also present We can also increase this build regional trust. these new regulations. mote Indian varieties across the itive swamp of globalisation, it is the fluid a ready market for Indian seed exports. share by creating agriculture The Government can fur- Our Intellectual Property world. It is now time for India Irepublic of food where both the makers and Currently, we are trading vegetable and fruit economic zones along the lines ther provide financial assistance Right (IPR) laws are also com- to not only feed but also seed the seeds with them, but there is a huge poten- of special economic zone (SEZs). for exporters under the “Market plementary to most African world. the buyers share the best form of gratification tial for expansion. Take the case of Vietnam This can be done under the Access Initiative” scheme to and Asian nations, who don’t (Indra Shekhar Singh is there is, of taste buds. It is one space where and India, both countries have huge coast- “Make in India” scheme so that encourage seed export busi- recognise patents on seeds and Programme Director for Policy everybody coopts and adapts each other’s line, which are threatened by salinity due to companies and Government ness. States, which record good they, too, follow the sui generis and Outreach at the National climate change. We have to work on a gov- agencies can get tax benefits and export growth, can get financial system under the World Trade Seed Association of India (NSAI) choices in their daily lives and opens up to each ernmental level to share our seeds and bio- indulge in rigorous R&D. This assistance to promote export- Organisation. The Modi and RK Trivedi is executive other. No questions asked. You can prepare diversity to counter these threats. India has step will strengthen the Indian related infrastructure. Telangana Government has a unique director, NSAI) a dish continents away and perfect it so much that nobody would wonder if the cook was an ethnic local or not. Fusion has meant that a S O U N D BITE successful chef is one who has been able to innovate on existing flavour pro- Our priority should be to The election is not in the The state government is Sometimes weak, some- files and create new ones. In fact, food has democratised the celebratory aspect save maximum money. By hands of Afghans, our elec- doing injustice with Azam times strong, sometimes reducing use of papers, we tions are in the hands of for- Khan and his son. We will powerful, and sometimes of religion so much that festival food is now an independent menu in its own eigners, particularly America. fight for Azam Khan and will vulnerable. That’s true of would also help reducing right with everybody participating mind and belly. So it comes as a surprise that Whatever America wants, it save the Jauhar University at humans and makes these cutting down of trees. in such times, a Hindu user of a food service aggregator demanded that the deliv- can do with our elections. all costs. characters relatable. ery boy sent to his house not be Muslim as he was observing purist rituals of Lok Sabha Speaker Former President Former SP MP Hollywood actress a holy month. Zomato may have earned kudos for standing by its brand philos- —Om Birla —Hamid Karzai —Dharmendra Yadav —Elisabeth Moss ophy of honouring India’s pluralistic spirit and providing equal work opportuni- ties, but it is the question posed by the user that is symptomatic of a bigger soci- etal concern. For if he insists on Hindu-only service as his right to freedom rather L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR than an obstruction of humanity, then India’s civilisation is at stake. For this one Probe CCD death the editorial, “Tiger tales” (July question leads to many others. Would he not order out or eat out at any restau- Crisis-hit Congress needs resolution soon 300. As per the results of the fourth rant till it is racially profiled and certified? Will he not avail medical services with- cycle of All India Tiger Estimation out running a background check of providers? Will he not be sharing space with Sir — This refers to the editori- enior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has once 2018, the tiger population has co-workers at his workplace? While we laud Zomato for daring to declare that al, “Awful outcome” (July 2). again created furore with his latest statement that increased by 33 per cent to 2,967 Before one could finish reading Sthe grand old party has become a rudderless ship. in 2018 from 2,226 in 2014. its business wouldn’t override values, we should worry how India’s value sys- the news about missing VG But a closer look at his statement is essential to put things Reports say that the tiger popula- tem now seems to be modified by muscular majoritarianism at the granular level. Siddhartha, owner of the coffee in perspective. Whatever he said should not be consid- tion has been growing at an annu- shop chain, Cafe Coffee Day, the ered as an anti-party statement. He is upset because the al rate of six per cent. While this Worse, the way the man kept on ranting about his right means that fringe extrem- news that his body had been Congress is yet to name its president though more than is welcome, of concern is the fact ism has now become mainstream thinking insidiously, that propaganda has found on the shores of Netravati eight weeks have elapsed since Rahul Gandhi decided that the big cats and other wild achieved its purpose. And in a country, with an unimaginable culinary diversity, river has come as a big shock. to step down. Although murmurs continue that Priyanka animals are straying into human the only fair semblance of multi-culturalism is under threat. Investigative agencies should Gandhi Vadra may succeed Rahul Gandhi as party pres- habitats, thanks to continued look at his death from all angles, ident, she is believed to have denied all such talks. deforestation. Encroachment of Many might argue that food is a personal matter but such ridiculous including the recent Karnataka Priyanka has been very active recently. She went to forestland by unscrupulous ele- demands, as the one made to Zomato on a public platform, means that it is horse-trading exercise, wherein Sonbhadra for a much publicised visit to meet the fam- leadership crisis created by Rahul’s resignation. All put ments has gone unchallenged. now being appropriated as part of identity politics and a tool for segregation. some half a dozen rebels were ilies of the advisasis, who were shot in cold-blood over together, it will be clear that India’s oldest party is, per- Before taking steps towards kept in a hotel, all expenses paid a land dispute. She has also been tweeting almost on haps, facing its most severe crisis, paralysed by defeat afforestation, the Government Today, it is the deliverer, tomorrow it might be the contents itself with busi- by some unknown entity far a daily basis, even from the US, where she had gone and indecision. Unless it acts quickly, the road ahead should conserve the existing nesses required to announce their customisation codes. And like any other away from the scene. After all, the for a short trip. Even Capt Amarinder Singh considers will continue to be bleak. forests and take back the business, the food business, too, runs the risk of being linked to codified power deceased happens to be the son- her to be the best bet to revive the Congress’ fortunes. J Akshobhya encroached lands. in-law of a former Chief Minister There appears to be no resolution in sight to the Mysuru KV Seetharamaiah structures and endorsements in the absence of a level-playing field. If a ques- of Karnataka, who switched over Hassan tion is raised about who you are going to hire depending on customer pref- to the Bharatiya Janata Party erences, what should you serve, what should be your staff like, and they become (BJP) in 2017. who brewed a dream of Indian allegedly unearthed evidence of all the mistakes and financial Address other issues N Nagarajan coffee in many hearts, went miss- unaccounted income last year. transactions that he had con- a flood of demands, it is difficult for a business operator to make choices. Secunderabad ing on Monday night near It is a sombre story of a super cealed from his family, his team, What the likes of this particular consumer don’t understand is that we had Mangaluru in mysterious cir- successful corporate enterprise auditors and senior management Sir — In a welcome decision, the one of the most sophisticated food cultures hundreds of years before the French, Lessons for all cumstances and was unfortu- facing the combined onslaught of in the company. Modi Government could get the nately found to be dead. pushy private equity partners, JS Acharya triple talaq Bill cleared. However, and that was born of an evolutionary grammar of the ancient Silk Road and Success has its own downside income tax probes and gross Hyderabad if it is really a well-wisher of the Spice Route, the two most successful commercial corridors that opened us Sir — This refers to the editori- and Siddhartha epitomises just undervaluation, resulting in what minority community, it should up and yet taught us to stand out millennia ago. The Zomato fiasco is just a al, “Awful outcome” (July 2). that. He had been battling cred- appears to be a sordid ending. Conserve forests enact with equal alacrity laws to Iconic coffee chain brand Cafe itors and the tax department But the most intriguing bit manifestation of an intolerant triumphalism that is percolating down the Coffee Day’s founder VG after being sucked into an inves- was his admission that he alone Send your feedback to: societal trellis. That’s the bigger problem. Siddhartha, tigation that had was responsible for Sir — This refers to letterstopi- VISAKHAPATNAM | FRIDAY | AUGUST 2, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Time to divorce POINTCOUNTERPOINT THE PEAK OF STUPIDITY AND INCONSISTENCY OF JAVAD ZARIF IMPLEMENTS THE RECKLESS AGENDA instant talaq AMERICA'S LEADERS IS AT A POINT WHERE THEY OF IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER (AYATOLLAH ALI DON'T RECOGNISE DR ZARIF AS BEING INFLUENTIAL. KHAMENEI). It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Indian Muslims —IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN —US TREASURY SECRETARY could not convey the sacred message of Islam. Both the clerics and the people are at fault ABBAS MOUSAVI STEVEN MNUCHIN Between aspiration and reality FAISAL MUSHTAQ It’s time for the Government to review its LCR policy to leverage innovation opportunities ccording to the Oxford dictionary of Islam, “Men and women are moral equals in God’s sight and are expect- instead of forcing the citizens to buy lower quality, locally produced and costly industrial products Aed to fulfil the same duties of worship, prayer, faith, alms- giving, fasting and pilgrimage to Mecca. Islam generally improved the status of women compared to earlier Arab cultures, pro- hibiting female infanticide and recognising their full personhood.” Unfortunately, influenced by sectarianism and personality cult, certain sections of the Muslim community portrayed a dif- ferent picture of Islam altogether. The bad portrayal raised its head when the issue of instant triple talaq — the pronounce- ment of the word talaq thrice in one go — came in the public domain and led many from the civil society to question the reli- gion’s take on gender equality. All of it happened without any KAPIL PATIL fundamental knowledge of Islam, which is solely based on the Quran and sayings of the Muhammad. This meant that the peo- ne of the distinct features of Prime Minister ple considered (referring) instant triple talaq as part of Islam Narendra Modi’s ambitious “Make in or Shariat (Islamic law) because this is what they have learnt OIndia” initiative, which seeks to transform from their ancestors and clerics. A majority of the people are India into a global manufacturing hub, is its focus unaware that what they understand and practise is complete- on leveraging vast public sector demand to foster ly different from the teachings of the Quran and authentic say- industrial production and innovation. In doing so, ings (Hadiths) of the Muhammad (PBUH). the Department of Industrial Production and Historically, instant triple talaq is an age-old practice among Promotion (DIPP) issued the Public Procurement the Muslims, who follow traditions rather than Islam. Factually, (Preference to Make in India) (PPPMII) Order in it is nothing but a false interpretation of the decisions made by 2017 to accord preferential access to goods with higher indigenous content in Government con- Caliphs after the death of the Prophet. Most of the time, Muslim tracts. Since then, as many as 14 Central Ministries ulemas talaq, (clerics), who validate instant triple cite decisions and departments have enacted preferential pur- made by the Caliphs without even knowing the real context or chase policies for goods with at least 50 per cent backdrop of the case. In contrast, the actual procedure of talaq indigenous content. (divorce) is the one which the Quran explains and which is total- The Government’s objective to leverage pub- ly different from the instant triple talaq being followed by many. lic procurement of “Make in India” is two-fold. First, On various places in the Quran, the process of talaq is it is known that the contribution of the manufac- explained very clearly and in an elaborate manner. Surah Al turing sector towards India’s Gross Domestic THE FIRST STEP Baqarah, Surah Al Nisa and Surah Talaq are those various chap- Product (GDP) is a primary reason for the current TOWARDS USING ters of the Quran where talaq happens in three consecutive employment crisis and slow economic growth. LCRS AS A During his first tenure, Prime Minister Modi had months. In contrast, if a man pronounces talaq before her wife POLICY TOOL vowed to address this problem and reiterated his ENTAILS three times in a row or even more in one encounter, then it will Government’s commitment to increase the share of be a single and not triple talaq. It should be remembered that the manufacturing sector from the existing 16 per IDENTIFYING A there is no scope of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) in Islam as cent to 25 per cent of GDP by 2022. In this con- SPECIFIC long as the Quran and authentic Hadiths clearly define a mat- text, India’s vast public sector demand can spur inno- SECTOR WHERE ter. And accepting Fiqh over the Quran and Hadiths is nothing vation and industrial growth. Government procure- OPPORTUNITIES requirements do not necessarily promise already set two important precedents. In be effective when supply-chains lack but defying the true teaching of Islam. ment constitutes around 30 per cent of the GDP and EXIST FOR THE the creation of a globally competitive and a dispute concerning solar PV projects in requisite technological capabilities. Before The proponents of instant triple talaq forget that Islam explic- is likely to grow as the public sector is expected to CREATION sustainable industrial base in the long-run. Canada’s Ontario province, the appellate exerting a demand-pull through LCRs, it itly elaborates the rights of women and prescribes punishments deliver in areas such as health, energy, infrastruc- OF NEW For instance, studies have shown that the body ruled that use of LCRs was incon- is necessary to improve technological to whosoever does injustice to them. It is the religion where ture, education and security among others. By lever- TECHNOLOGICAL sourcing local inputs, ie, the import-sub- sistent with the Ottawa’s obligations as a readiness of the industry through supply- aging this vast public sector market, in principle, stituting raw materials, intermediates member of the WTO. In a similar ruling side push. demanding dower is the exclusive right of the wife and she is CAPABILITIES “Make in India” aims to boost manufacturing and RATHER THAN and components from the local market, concerning India’s solar power purchase Third, research suggests that LCRs not even bound to breastfeed her newborn baby, taking respon- support employment generation. can lead to increased cost and reduced agreements, the WTO ruled in 2016 that must be limited in duration and must sibilities of household chores is a far cry. And if there is no com- Second, the Government’s interest in leverag- SIMPLY quality of the end product. This is evident domestic content rules are in conflict with include a planned evaluation. Since they patibility between the married couples despite suggestive mea- ing public procurement as an industrial policy tool RE-INVENTING from the experience of many latecomer the global trading rules. can be effective only during the specific sures in the Quran and Hadith, then the woman has the liber- is in keeping with the larger global trend, which THE WHEEL. industrialising countries such as Argentina Although India is not a signatory to phase of the industry and thereafter, they ty to withdraw from the relationship (khula). emerged in the aftermath of the 2008 economic cri- RATHER THAN and Brazil, which pursued import substi- Government procurement agreement should be phased-out once the protect- So, by supporting instant triple talaq, the proponents are sis. Post this crisis, several OECD countries iden- IMPOSING LCRS tution policies for a very long time. The under WTO, the aforesaid rulings mean ed industry attains competitiveness. acting brutal and spoiling the lives of women, which is by no tified public sector demand as a tool to foster eco- AS A prolonged import substitution through that India’s LCR policies might be prone In its current form, the PPIMII means supported by the teachings of Islam as mentioned in nomic recovery. Ever since the onset of the crisis, HORIZONTAL LCRs not only resulted in high-cost and to litigations and may render it potential- appears to be out of sync with the rich evi- the Quran. Moreover, it is also observed that the group, which over 100 new local content requirements have been POLICY, FOCUS low-quality of delivery but also forced the ly vulnerable to WTO disputes. Keeping dence documented in existing literature. introduced by both the developed and developing consumers in these countries to bear high- in mind such downsides, it is essential that For effective implementation, the DIPP supports instant triple talaq, is also biased towards women’s SHOULD BE ON countries. Among the latecomer developing coun- SPECIFIC er product prices than the goods available we tread the path of LCRs carefully while must not lose sight of these valuable right to property as per Islamic law of inheritance. Alike the pro- tries (LDCs), China has been at the forefront of using in international markets. using them as a tool of industrial policy. lessons learned from erstwhile import sub- cedure of talaq, a woman’s right to property is also mentioned Government contracts to stimulate innovation and TECHNOLOGIES India’s own experience in using Existing research offers several useful stitution policies. At present, the objectives clearly in the Quran and Hadiths. By their actions, they con- industrial production through a number of instru- domestic content requirements in the insights in this regard. enshrined in PPPMII are not only con- tradict the words of the Almighty, who in the Quran, said, “The ments like innovation accreditation system, prefer- 1970s and 80s suggests that imposition of The first step towards using LCRs as flicting but also risk-creating, which can believers, both men and women, are allies of one another. They ential procurement schemes and technology/equip- domestic content requirements stunted a policy tool entails identifying a specif- do a great disservice to the objectives of enjoin good, forbid evil, establish prayer, pay zakah and obey ment commercialisation schemes among others. As innovation and creative technological ic sector where opportunities exist for the “Make in India”. The policy neither stip- Allah and his messenger. Surely, Allah will show mercy to them. a result of these policies, Chinese local enterprises effort in the Indian industry. The protract- creation of new technological capabilities ulates a specific timeline for imposing Allah is all-mighty, all-wise.” have seen considerable competitiveness and ed use of such policies proved to be high- rather than simply re-inventing the wheel. LCRs nor does it specify any appropriate It would not be wrong to say that Muslims in India couldn’t increased their presence in global value chains. ly inefficient and stagnating for many Rather than imposing LCRs as a horizon- monitoring and review mechanism. In line with this trend, the Indian Government, PSEs, who were unable to compete when tal policy, focus should be on specific tech- Notwithstanding such pitfalls, the convey this sacred message of Islam by their words and actions. too, has shown a keen interest in using public pro- the economy opened for private partic- nologies for which enough domestic DIPP can effectively target LCRs through Consequently, a majority of the people misinterpreted Islam. In curement as a tool to promote industrial growth and ipation. Also, the resulting lack of tech- competition and capabilities are available. greater technological awareness, intelligent a country that is home to around 200 million Muslim popula- innovation. Some recent policies like the National nological effort ensured that these coun- Specific sectors and technologies, where policy design as well as through effective tion, neither politicians nor courts are familiar with the Islamic Manufacturing Policy and the Science, Technology tries (including India) could neither sufficient space is available for technolog- monitoring and review mechanism. Only laws because more than 90 per cent of the Muslims are unaware and Innovation Policy have outlined the need for build the domestic industrial capacity nor ical upgradation and boosting competi- through such an approach, the vast of the fundamentals of Islam. Any form of improper treatment specific instruments of procurement to support the became export competitive. tiveness, should be the prime focus of demand potential of procurement can be of women — be it physical or emotional — is strictly prohibit- domestic industry. The DIPP’s preference to the For many such reasons, the World LCRs as opposed to diversified sectors. For exploited for developing a competitive and ed in Islam. Hereby, rather than blaming the Government, Muslim “Make in India” policy is instructive in this context Trade Organisation (WTO) regime, example, in the solar industry, Indian sustainable industrial base. It is, therefore, clerics should honestly introspect the issue but not in a jiffy. Who as it stipulates local content requirements to qual- including the Agreement on Trade- firms specialising in downstream opera- high time for the Government to review else is more responsible for the deteriorating socio-economic con- ify for preference in Government contracts. By stip- Related Investment Measures (TRIMs), tions can benefit maximally as opposed the LCR policy to leverage innovation ulema ulating minimum local content up to 50 per cent, explicitly prohibits the use of local con- to those in upstream operations. opportunities instead of forcing citizens ditions of the Muslims than the voluble and verbose ? These the PPPMII encourages the Indian firms to source tent requirements. The WTO regime Second, LCRs can be more effective to buy lower quality locally produced pseudo-scholars are not only guilty of rescinding the rights of higher levels of inputs such as raw materials, inter- regards LCRs as trade-distorting and calls when applied in conjunction with other industrial products at higher prices. women but are also responsible for not educating the Muslim mediates and components from the local market. for replacing them with more open and supply-side tools such as R&D grants. The (The writer is Associate Fellow, men about their duties towards them. While this may arguably increase industrial pro- competitive arrangements. On the use of example of the Brazilian Oil & Gas Vivekananda International Foundation, (The writer is an Islamic philosopher and an author) duction, evidence shows that domestic content LCRs, the WTO’s appellate body has Industry shows that LCRs alone cannot New Delhi) Takeaways for social sector funding While the Government’s proposal to launch a social stock exchange is ambitious, its success will depend on the framework, of FOREIGN EYE which we know very little. Studying working models from around the world can help us develop a foolproof plan a revenue generating business with place where people can buy stock social enterprises in the country. It mation on firms that have met the n The US’ Mission Markets: objectives that intend to address in social businesses with goals in said that 57 per cent of the compa- membership requirements. The Lauded in 2010, this is an online social causes such as providing alignment with theirs. Several nies, who took part in the survey, firms that meet the criteria are list- private capital marketplace for better healthcare, clean energy or nations across the world have said that the lack of access to debt ed on the regular stock exchange. impact investing in America. sanitation. launched their own exchanges. or equity was the biggest barrier to With Government backing, it Accredited investors can log in to Unlike charities, such business- While there can be numerous their business’ growth and sustain- would be interesting to see where their website to look for approved EMERGENCY es are profit-generating vehicles that definitions to a social enterprise, the ability. Uniting potential investors it’s headed. offerings. do not depend on donations. Profits common denominator among trad- with enterprises will provide easi- n Singapore’s Impact Exchange: It is a comprehensive portal that SITUATION generated by the business are rein- ing platforms is that the company er access to capital. Launched in 2013 as a joint initia- connects investors to socially-mind- A four degree celsius rise KEWAL KAPOOR vested into ongoing social pro- has been successful in mobilising Standardising the process of tive with the Mauritius Stock ed companies, providing review for this century, which is now grammes. They execute long-term private money for public good. qualification will also make the job Exchange, it is the only public due diligence, bringing in the nion Finance Minister strategies by getting the required Not all social enterprises operate in of soliciting donations cheaper as stock exchange in the world. It is capital and closing the transactions considered a realistic Nirmala Sitharaman technology and professionals a similar fashion. They differ companies won’t have to negotiate open to accredited investors, who with the help of its broker dealer prospect, would produce Uannounced in the Union on-board. based on: with individual investors directly. A are looking to invest capital in social partner. at least 300 million Budget, in July this year, that the Social enterprises are a natur- n The type of activities they under- listing on the SSE would also entail enterprises. The exchange also A unified platform with stan- refugees and drown cities Government would launch a social al outgrowth of three sectors (pub- take (whether they facilitate trad- regular auditing on the impact includes nonprofit entities, who are dardised set of protocols can act as in the US and China. It is stock exchange under the Securities lic, private and social) and they ing or just play the role of a match- they have managed to create, pro- allowed to issue debt securities a credible intermediary, help poten- and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) combine a for-profit model with a maker) moting competition between com- like bonds. tial investors evaluate companies the duty of richer nations to list social enterprises and volun- social purpose. Investors looking to n People, who can invest (either panies and encouraging market n Canada’s Social Venture better and usher transparency in to do all they can to hold tary organisations so that they can increase their social impact are the general public or accredited discipline. Connexion: The SVX is an online donations. back the soaring raise capital. While we await further drawn to these enterprises as they investors, who meet certain income Now let us take a look at four portal that helps connect social While the proposal is certain- temperatures which they details from the Government, its focus on finding sustainable mar- or net worth standards) social stock exchanges from across enterprises seeking capital with ly ambitious, the success depends intent has been welcomed by social ket-driven solutions to social prob- n The degree to which they the world that are making a lot of accredited investors. To qualify for on the framework, of which we did most to produce, and entrepreneurs across the country. lems. address a social issue (either the pri- noise. the membership, companies have to know very little. Studying working to take what action they Before we look at what a social What’s a social stock mary reason the company exists or n UK’s social stock exchange: meet several criteria, including an models from around the world can to mitigate their stock exchange is, let us try and exchange? it’s just a secondary concern) Launched in 2013, this is a platform assessment of their social and envi- will help us develop a foolproof plan impact — abroad as well understand how a social enter- As investors seek social invest- How will it help? designed to connect the public ronmental impact. If an investor is and execute it successfully. as at home. It is also in prise works. ments, there has been an uptick in The think-tank, Brookings with high impact investments. interested in investing, all the trans- (The writer is director and cre- What is a social enterprise? social stock exchanges across the India, released a report on July 1 While it is not an exchange in itself, actions are independently con- ative strategist of an advertising and their self-interest. A social enterprise is basically world. Social stock exchange is a after thoroughly evaluating the its website provides detailed infor- ducted from SVX. consulting agency) (The Guardian editorial) VISAKHAPATNAM | FRIDAY | AUGUST 2, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE ‘Changes in insolvency law will ensure timeliness’ PTI n NEW DELHI tion stage for resolution plan a defaulter's paradise. G Siddhartha and said indus- and treatment of financial The bill was passed by Rajya tries are sick because of Amendments to insolvency creditors. LS passes amendments Sabha on Monday. business failures. He said law are aimed at ensuring As many as seven sections of NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Thursday passed amendments to the Participating in the debate, while the government is greater timeliness for resolu- the Code are to be amended. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, with the government asserting that Gaurav Gogoi (Congress) said working towards 'Ease of tion process, which has to be Once the Corporate the spirit behind the law is not to allow companies to die. Rajya the performance of the Doing Business', there is an completed in 330 days, and Insolvency Resolution Process Sabha has already passed the bill and with its passage in the lower Insolvency Bankruptcy Code increase in 'Difficulties in Bharti Airtel slips changes are to made in seven (CIRP) begins, it has to be house, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is set to be amended. has been a mixed bag. Doing Business'. sections of the law, Corporate completed in 330 days, includ- Gogoi also raised concern There is a fear psychosis into red, posts Rs Affairs Minister Nirmala ing litigation stages and judi- amendments also responds to the Committee of Creditors about liquidation of compa- in the minds of businesses 2,866 cr loss in Q1 Sitharaman said on Thursday. cial process, the minister said issues pertaining to financial (CoC) had no role in distrib- nies, especially the ones in the which has to be addressed. Moving the Insolvency and citing the proposed amend- creditors in the wake of a ution of claims and brought real estate sector that also puts "Asses and horses are in NEW DELHI: Telecom Bankruptcy Code ments. recent ruling with respect to lenders (financial creditors) home buyers' life savings at the same stable," Reddy said, operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday posted a staggering (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for Among others, the approved financial and operational cred- and vendors (operational cred- risk. Sanjay Jaiswal (BJP) said noting that the govern- Rs 2,866 crore loss for the passage in Lok Sabha, she said resolution plan would be bind- itors. itors) on par. the IBC has improved the ment is looking at first quarter of FY 2020, amid the changes would also bring ing on central and state gov- Recently, the National Sitharaman quoted a Ease of Doing Business. M honest and dishon- a fierce competition in more clarity on various ernments as well as various Company Law Appellate Supreme Court judgement to Srinivasulu Reddy (YSR est business unleashed in the Indian provisions, including time- statutory authorities. Tribunal (NCLAT) had ruled say that with implementation Congress) referred to the death through the telecom market by rival bound disposal at the applica- Sitharaman said proposed in the Essar Steel Ltd's case that of the Code, there is no longer of Cafe Coffee Day founder V same prism. Reliance Jio. Airtel had logged a net profit of Rs 97 crore in the same period of BANK LOAN FRAUD CASE the previous year, Bharti Airtel said in a statement. The IT industry approaches Goyal revenue of the Sunil Mittal- led company rose 4.7 per ED attaches over cent to Rs 20,738 crore during the first quarter ended June 2019 as against Rs 19,799 crore in the year-ago on china market access Rs 480 cr assets of rice firm period. For the June quarter, n n Airtel's India Average PTI NEW DELHI tributed 7.7 per cent to the PTI NEW DELHI The central agency Revenue Per User - a key country's GDP in financial performance metric of mobile Indian IT majors like TCS, year 2016-17 and is expected to The ED on Thursday said it issued a provisional phone operators - stood at HCL and Infosys have raised contribute 10 per cent of had attached assets worth over attachment order Rs 129 against Rs 123 in the concerns regarding market India's GDP by 2025. Rs 480 crore of REI Agro Ltd, under the Prevention March quarter. access issues and non-tariff According to IT industry a prominent basmati rice pro- barriers in China with body NASSCOM, the aggre- cessing company, in connec- of Money Laundering Commerce and Industry gated revenues of the sector tion with a multi-crore-rupee Act (PMLA) against Minister Piyush Goyal, as they stood at USD 160 billion in bank loan fraud case. are creating hurdles for them to 2017. The United States The central agency issued a the firm, it said in a set up business in that country. account for two-third of India's provisional attachment order statement During the discussions, the IT services exports. under the Prevention of representatives of the compa- India's IT and ITeS industry Money Laundering Act also been attached, the agency using different modus operan- nies informed the minister grew to USD 181 billion in (PMLA) against the firm, it said. di including trading in bogus that India's investments and 2018-19. Exports from the said in a statement. It added that the company and fake bills, investing in Coal India to spend business have not been able to industry increased to USD In 2016, the Enforcement and its directors -- Sandip Varrsana Ispat Pvt. Ltd direct- Rs 700 cr to procure grow in China due to various Government of India will give all support for the 137 billion in fiscal year 2018- Directorate (ED) had lodged a Jhunjhunwala, Sanjay ly and through controlled non-tariff barriers and chal- global growth of India's flagship industry and will 19 while domestic revenues money-laundering case against Jhunjhunwala -- and others companies, setting of higher 40 rakes lenges faced by Indian com- make all efforts to facilitate the IT service industry (including hardware) advanced the company, which claims to had availed credit facilities amount of capex advances KOLKATA: The Coal India has panies to set up their entity in and for that it is ready to engage with China and also Japan to USD 44 billion. be the world's largest basmati from various banks under a given to various shell compa- decided to procure rail China, said an official state- The minister also asked the rice processing firm. consortium arrangement that nies, showing a higher cost of ment. and Korea IT services companies to The alleged bank loan fraud included the UCO Bank flag- construction and by way of wagons under general — PIYUSH GOYAL, Commerce and Industry Minister purpose wagon investment One of the major focus area explore other markets and not is pegged at Rs 3,871.71 crore ship corporate branch and had arranging fake purchase bills scheme at an estimated cost of the discussion was market be inhibited in operating in and it is being probed by the defrauded the banks from among others. of Rs 700 crore. "The access issues as it creates hur- COM) and the senior man- Sangeeta Godbole, DG of countries that are non-English Central Bureau of Investigation 2013 onwards. Sandip Jhunjhunwala, the Maharatna PSU's board has dles for Indian companies to agers of the companies to share Services Export Promotion speaking. (CBI) too. The alleged fraud, to the ED alleged, also illegitimately given the green signal to open their business in China. specific data regarding non- Council (SEPC) and President He urged the top five Indian The attachment worth Rs tune of Rs 3,871.71 crore, was diverted the funds to the tune procure 40 rakes at nearly Rs Chinese IT services market tariff barriers being faced by of NASSCOM, Debjani Ghosh, IT firms to create a corpus that 481.04 crore largely compris- perpetrated by fraudulently of about Rs 600 crore through 700 crore. One rake comprises is the third largest in the world. them in China and other East were also present during the will be spent on training man- es land, buildings, plants and diverting the funds for pur- Kolkata-based shell compa- 59 wagons. According to a The meeting held here on Asian markets. discussions with Goyal. power in languages like machinery of the rice mill poses other than those for nies to the accounts of associ- rough estimate, one rake can Wednesday was attended by "Government of India will The focus of the meeting Mandarin, Japanese and unit of the company, office which the same were sanc- ated companies or companies move 1.4 million tonne of coal senior managers of TCS, give all support for the global was also on exploring oppor- Korean for accessing the mar- space held by its controlled tioned, the ED said. controlled by him using bank- per annum," the company said Satyam Venture Engineering, growth of India's flagship tunities for IT companies to kets in these countries. companies and wind farms It said Sandip Jhunjhunwala, ing channels. on Thursday. HCL, NIIT Tech, Infosys, industry and will make all invest and grow their business India is the largest exporter owned by REI Agro Ltd, who was arrested by the The agency had attached "These CIL owned rakes Invento Robotics, Tech efforts to facilitate the IT ser- in new markets like the Nordic of IT services in the world and according to the statement. agency in the case, and others assets in the case in the past dedicated only for transport of Mahindra and Wipro. vice industry and for that it is countries, Eastern and Central exports dominate the Indian IT Fifty per cent share of the "diverted" the funds, sanc- also and with the latest order, CIL's coal will help us in Goyal asked the National ready to engage with China Europe, Canada, Australia and industry and constitutes about immovable properties held by tioned as working capital loan the total value of the attach- pushing higher volumes of Association of Software and and also Japan and Korea", Africa. 79 per cent of the total revenue four companies of the Fortune by 14 banks under the con- ment stands at Rs 1,065.77 coal to the power sector," the Services Companies (NASS- Goyal said during the meeting. India's IT industry con- of the industry. Group based at Kolkata had sortium led by UCO Bank, crore. miner said. ITR: ‘Lite' e-filing Govt officials must skip Exelixis, Dr Reddy's facility launched Huawei's meet: SJM arm ink pact for PTI n NEW DELHI for taxpayers Even in India, the Anuj Aggarwal given The RSS-affiliated SJM has operations of Huawei cancer therapies n additional charge of PTI NEW DELHI urged Prime Minister Narendra are "not beyond Modi not to allow top officials PTI n NEW DELHI AAI chairman post A 'lite' e-filing facility was of the Telecom Ministry attend suspicion", and are "never NEW DELHI: Airports launched by the Income Tax a conference organised by investigated thoroughly Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Authority of India (AAI) department on Thursday to Huawei on Thursday, alleging ASHWANI MAHAJAN Thursday said US-based Board member Anuj facilitate easy and quick filing that the Chinese telecom firm's SJM co-convener Exelixis Inc has announced Aggarwal has been given of returns by taxpayers. India operations are not beyond entering into an exclusive col- additional charge of the post The facility was operatlion- suspicion. and other countries. tunities for our indigenous laboration with its arm of AAI chairman following alised on the official portal of The event, however, was He said even in India, the players. Aurigene Discovery Guruprasad Mohapatra the department -- attended by a Union minister operations of Huawei are "not "India is required to take a Technologies. demitting the office to join https://www.incometaxindi- and the outgoing Telecom beyond suspicion", and are firm stance on this. Especially, The agreement gives commerce ministry as aefiling.gov.in. the web portal and once reg- Secretary Aruna Sundararajan. "never investigated thoroughly." when these companies have Exelixis, an oncology-focused Under the terms Secretary, DPIIT, an official "The Income Tax depart- istered taxpayers log in their In a letter to Modi, Swadeshi "We as a country are yet not not been able to prove that they biotechnology firm, the statement said on Thursday. ment is launching 'e-Filing page, they will only be pro- Jagran Manch (SJM) co-con- sure of relying on Huawei. are doing legitimate business- opportunity to in-license as of the agreement, The temporary appointment Lite', a lighter version of e- vided essential links that vener Ashwani Mahajan said Globally, the Chinese compa- es -- globally as well as in India many as six programmes from Exelixis will make of Aggarwal, who is the Filing portal with a focus on enable e-filing of ITRs and instead of adhering to the nies, including Huawei, are fac- -- it is not prudent for the top Aurigene, as per a statement an upfront Member (HR), is effective filing of Income Tax Return Form 26AS (for tax deducted highest standards of integrity ing allegations that they league of the government, to be by Exelixis Inc, Dr Reddy's from August 1, it said. "The (ITR) by the taxpayers," the at source credit). Taxpayers required in the Central Civil ‘underbid' projects, and posi- seen with Huawei. In these cir- said. payment of USD competent authority has department said in a public can download pre-filled or Services Conduct Rules, "the tion themselves and their cumstances, the bureaucrats Under the terms of the 10 million for approved the enstrustment of advisory. XML forms and view their entire top echelons of DOT establishment back home to must show refrain from agreement, Exelixis will make exclusive options additional charge of the post "The same can be accessed past filed returns, among oth- (Department of snoop and enable them to attending such events," he said. an upfront payment of USD 10 of chairman AAI to Anuj by clicking 'e-Filing Lite' but- ers. Telecommunications) are shut remotely, if required be," Mahajan further said the million for exclusive options to to license three Aggarwal, member (HR), in ton in home page. The current Other regular tabs like e- attending a conference paid for Mahajan said in the letter. government promotes indige- license three pre-existing pro- pre-existing addition to his own duties for e-Filing portal having all the proceeding, e-nivaran, com- by Huawei. Expressing concern over nous companies and not for- grammes from Aurigene, it programmes from aperiod of three months or services can be accessed by pliance, worklist and profile Mahajan said Huawei togeth- "Chinese dominance in India's eign companies - the presence added. until further orders, clicking on 'Portal Login' but- setting were taken off from the er with other Chinese telecom telecommunication sector", he of so many senior level Centre In addition, Exelixis and Aurigene, it whichever is ton," it added. 'lite version' but retained in the companies, faces outright bans/ said it is "very damaging" and government Officials is preju- Aurigene will initiate three added. earlier," said a civil aviation A senior official said a new standard version of e-filing severe restrictions in the US, not only creating a "security dicial to national security and Aurigene-led drug discovery ministry order of July 31. tab for 'lite' was provided on facility, he said. Japan, Australia, New Zealand threat" but also killing oppor- national interest. programmes on mutually mercial rights for India and agreed upon targets, in Russia. exchange for additional option "Aurigene has deep exper- payments of USD 2.5 million tise exploring novel mecha- per programme, the state- nisms of action for discover- Asia markets down after mixed messages from Fed ment by Exelixis said. ing new, effective treatments Exelixis will also contribute for patients with cancer," Hong Kong, Aug 1 (AFP) and constructive" but gave no research funding to Aurigene Aurigene CEO Murali Asian markets fell on Thursday, Fed chair Jerome Powell told signs of an imminent resolu- to facilitate discovery and pre- Ramachandra said. tracking losses on Wall Street, reporters he remains confident in the tion to the impasse. clinical development work on Exelixis demonstrated suc- after the US Federal Reserve American economy and sees no "While the bar has been set all six programmes, it added. cess in bringing oncology cut rates for the first time in pretty low for progress, there As the programmes mature, therapies to market, as well as more than a decade but failed sectors ready to go "bust" was a level of disappointment Exelixis will have the oppor- its own legacy of drug discov- to offer a clear signal on future after the meeting," said Innes. tunity to exercise an exclusive ery expertise, make it a natural easing. prices stalled with West Texas time since 2008. "The fact that they couldn't option for each programme up partner for Aurigene, he The move to ease the cost of futures dropping more than 1.2 The move came a day after agree on the G-20's soft-ped- until the time of investiga- added. borrowing was well per cent. the release of quarterly GDP dled concessions is a worrying tional new drug (IND) accep- "Our collaboration has the telegraphed and meant to inoc- "Commodities should still figures showing a disappoint- sign." tance, the statement said. potential to enhance Exelixis ulate against global risks wash- see some support on easy ing 0.6 per cent on-year growth Tokyo clawed back losses to "If Exelixis decides to exer- early-stage pipeline with ing onto American shores, but money flowing throughout all in the financial hub. finish 0.1 per cent, after cise an option, it will make an promising therapeutic candi- financial markets were whip- the major central banks in the Authorities attributed "slug- Powell's statement weighed on option exercise payment to dates while mitigating financial sawed by confusion over world," said OANDA Markets gish" domestic demand and a equities in key sectors during Aurigene and assume respon- risk for Exelixis through a suc- whether another cut would be senior analyst Edward Moya. drop in exports to fallout from early trade. sibility for that programme's cess-based payment structure," coming. Investors are awaiting key the year-long US-China trade Traders were likely to return future clinical development Exelixis Chief Scientific Officer Fed chair Jerome Powell told US President Donald Trump game plan while doing little US economic data, including row, while analysts warn that to buying in companies with and commercialisation includ- and Executive VP Scientific reporters he remains confi- -- who had been loudly calling more than the bare minimum ISM's nationwide manufactur- weeks of civil unrest could strong earnings after a slate of ing global manufacturing," it Strategy Peter Lamb said. dent in the American economy for a rate cut -- wasted no time to appease the market's expec- ing index, which will be threaten further economic quarterly results were posted added. Exelixis is excited to start and sees no sectors ready to go in attacking on Twitter, saying tations," said VM Markets announced later in the day, and headwinds. this week, Okasan Online Aurigene will be eligible working with Aurigene and is "bust". the move fell far short of the managing partner Stephen Friday's employment data. Shanghai also finished down Securities said in a note. for clinical development, reg- hopeful that the partnership But he said the Fed decided "aggressive rate-cutting cycle" Innes. Hong Kong shares were 0.8 per cent a day after the lat- Elsewhere, Seoul rose 0.4 per ulatory, and sales milestones, will result in multiple clinical- on a 25-basis-point cut in the he wanted. The Fed decision sent the US down 0.8 percent in afternoon est round of US-China trade cent and Taipei fell 0.9 per cent, as well as royalties on sales. stage compounds and, even- rate to "insure against downside "The Federal Reserve gave dollar rallying to its highest trade after the city's de facto talks wrapped up in the city. while London was down 0.2 Under the terms of the agree- tually, therapies that may ben- risks from weak global growth off the appearance of a rud- level in more than two years, central bank matched the Fed's Negotiators on both sides per cent in morning trade. ment, Aurigene retains limit- efit patients with cancer, he and trade policy uncertainty". derless ship with no specific while a strong run for oil cut, lowering rates for the first said talks had been "efficient ed development and com- added. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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Preeti Kongara is just three and a half years into SAILING sailing, and yet proved that she has what it takes to through her challenge her fears despite the unfavourable hurdles conditions that Kongara recorded three big India. in one of the races in the very had stopped wins — Championship, Girls “Sailing happened to me by initial days of her career. Trophy and Championship accident. I never planned on Preeti doesn’t have a father. with no discard. She lifted two taking it up. I had a fear of He mother Vijayalakshmi her for so long Champion Trophies in water and I had no idea of works in a tailor shop and it Optimist Main Fleet Category. sailing. My world was just my is a hand-to-mouth life for reeti Kongara is a One as overall Trophy home, my mother, my friends. them. Despite these teen sensation. Just Optimist Girls Champion and However, Suheim Sheikh unfavourable economic con- three and half the other two are Overall (Founder of The Yacht Club ditions, Preeti is determined P years into sailing, Trophy Optimist Champion of Hyderabad) once told me and she always aimed big. “At she has already and Best Sailor Without to not to be afraid and instead the very beginning of this sea- created ripples Discard to challenge it. He told me to son, I told myself to sail like with her extraordinary perfor- Earlier, at the Telangana deal with it then and there and a champion. Winning is very mance. Her continuous good Sailing Regatta, Preeti bagged I realised that I must tackle it important, since only it can performance has won her two Championship trophies head on. Thus, I got into sail- make a difference in my Hyderabad- many awards and medals. and thus hogged all the lime- ing,” says Preeti. career and subsequently to my Now, she is a role model to light. Again, it was not a The young sailor aims to family. I am grateful for all the based many budding sailors. small competition. The four- become the best sailing cham- encouragement and support ALL-ROUND This 14-year-old, studying day Telangana State Regatta pion in the country. The best given to me by my coach B Latha in class X at Nallagutta Govt was the only Regatta ever beautiful moment of her sail- Suhiem sir. If it weren’t for High School at East organised by any state in ing was when she came first him, I wouldn’t have reached Chowdary Botla Marredpally, got into sailing at where I am today,” she shares. The Yacht Club of Hyderabad Preeti’s mother doesn’t know organises along with so many other what sailing is all about. All friends from similar back- she wants for her daughter is various SUPPORT FOR grounds through the Nandi a good career and a great Foundation. Despite her small future. time in the field, she has cre- Sailing is her life and so, she activities in ated history at the recently goes through a gruelling prac- concluded 11th Edition of tice. “Each day I go into the both Telugu National Ranking Monsoon water with a determination to Regatta, where she became do my best. I must be able to states to help the first Yacht Club of beat my previous perfor- Hyderabad sailor to win mances to make the best out women unlock the event. of myself. Each win renews The Regatta saw a my spirit,” the young sailor their potential national record of 131 adds. WOMEN young sailors battling For Preeti balancing stud- and be it out to be the ies and sailing is a big chal- National lenge, but she handles it with empowered, Champion. For the ease. She practices morning, first time, the evening, weekends and when- finds V event had an ever she gets time. At the same International time, whatever classes she SATEESH Jury, chaired by misses in school are compen- Mark Pryke of sated with extra sessions and Australia — a tuitions arranged by Suheim REDDY renowned Sheikh. She eyes the interna- omen’s mindset personality tional sailing events, which are must change to be in the field. likely to be held towards the able to treat their Preeti end of this year or at the W daughters and beginning of the next year. daughters-in-law She mentions that she has equally. Every learned three things through mother takes care of her sailing. One is to be able to daughter with utmost care but challenge and face one’s fear. they don’t follow the same Second is to understand that when it comes to their daugh- each day is a fresh beginning. ters-in-law and this results in The third is to expect and plan instances of domestic violence,” accordingly. said city-based Latha Who said girls are more Chowdary Botla who has been afraid of water than boys are. organising various activities Who said money could give for women’s welfare across more opportunities. Preeti Telugu states through her had neither courage nor Women Welfare Service money. She achieved every- Organisation. At the very beginning of this season, I thing through her grit and Latha, who was interested in told myself to sail like a champion. determination. social service since her child- hood, focuses on skill develop- DURING ONE OF Winning is very important, since only ment and women’s education THEIR VISITS, THEY it can make a difference in my career through her organisation. She and subsequently to my family met Rama Devi, who used to FOUND A VILLAGE cremate orphan dead bodies, in PREETI KONGARA Visakhapatnam and worked NEAR KAKINADA, with her for some time. Later, WHERE WOMEN in 2004, she started her organ- isation and Latha has been FROM MOST working tirelessly since then to FAMILIES WENT TO achieve her goals. Recently, Latha started an DUBAI FOR WORK initiative called Narisena — AND MEN WERE New Age Rural India Self Empowered Nari Academy — ADDICTED TO to help rural women find ALCOHOL Dia Mirza-Sahil part ways employment. Speaking to The Pioneer, she said that employ- Latha, along with25 other ctor Dia Mirza announced ment is a crucial element in members, have been able to separation from her hus- everyone’s life. “Many of them connect with a lot of people. also celebrate International band Sahil Sangha on her don’t know where to go or During one of their visits, they Women’s Day by felicitating social media accounts, whom to approach for a job. In found a village near Kakinada, women from various walks of A requesting her fans and fol- fact, many are quite unaware of where women from most fam- life who have made a difference lowers to respect their need what skills are necessary and ilies went to Dubai for work in their field,” she said. for privacy at this time. how that can be achieved. They and men were addicted to Apart from such activities, Dia wrote, “After 11 years of sharing come to the city in search of a alcohol. She adds, “It is dis- she has set up libraries in rural our lives and being together, we have better job, but end up in a heartening to see women had areas to help youngsters gain Many rural women don’t know mutually decided to separate. We worse condition due to a lack to go out of this country to take knowledge. Latha collects remain friends and will continue to be of guidance. Through Narisena, care of their family, while the clothes and other relevant items where to go or whom to there for each other with love and we help rural women with all men spend their time drinking. that people don’t use, through approach for a job. In fact, respect. While our journeys may lead aspects in finding a job,” she We decided to make a change her initiative ‘Kind Street’ and many are quite unaware of what us down different paths, we are forev- says, adding that they have and thus provided the men donates the same to underpriv- er grateful for the bond that we share helped more than 20 women to with counselling sessions, ileged people. After witnessing skills are necessary and how with each other. date to get hired into various where we explained to them the her work, many had come for- that can be achieved. They We thank our family and our friends organisations. Latha plans to dangers of alcohol addiction.” ward to join hands with her in come to the city in search of a for all their love and understanding and expand Narisena across Telugu Latha informs that they are continuing this initiative. members of the media for their contin- states to be able to help more actively involved in spreading On a concluding note, Latha better job, but end up in a ued support and request everyone to people. awareness about proper says, “We are also conducting worse condition due to a lack respect our need for privacy at this time. While the organisation helps hygiene and sanitation to rural health and nutrition sessions of guidance. Through Narisena, We will not be commenting any further rural women prepare for a job, women and adolescent girls. for women and we are helping on this matter. Thank you, Dia Mirza their main initiative, ‘Save a They also help women entre- people financially to get med- we help rural women with all and Sahil Sangha.” Girl’ aims to help people under- preneurs with timely guidance icines. Our seminars encour- aspects related to finding a job Sahil and Dia married on October 18, stand the importance of having to march towards financial aged many women to venture 2014 in Delhi. Apart from acting, the a girl child. “I believe that pro- independence. “We also give into entrepreneurship. We are B LATHA CHOWDARY BOTLA couple also runs a production house viding proper education to a support to widows and orphans also working towards the erad- named Born Free Entertainment. girl changes the entire family.” providing them with vocation- ication of dowry system in Touring around Telugu states, al courses of their interest. We society.” 10

Visakhapatnam Friday August 2, 2019 melange Writer and filmmaker ‘Old school Mehnaaz Nadiadwala romance is feels that MILES TO GO sufferings have powered evergreen’ successful BEFORE I SLEEP people to create Actor and VJ Rannvijay exclusive Singha tells CHAHAK artworks, reports MITTAL about the mantra AYUSHI that has kept MTV SHARMA Splitsvilla intact among the s an Indian, one Indian youth for 12 years inherently connects with a story that revolves around A portraying the whimsical desire of hile the youth’s so that they connect with the with. A lot of things with a Indian families, wanting a male attention and inter- show easily. It allows them contemporary resonance have child, even at the cost of female est has been space to explore their own side been put in. And they would infanticide. If this girl survives empower the child and stand increasingly shift- and definition of love. Also, we meet each other too in the and grows up to be an adult, it by its side no matter what,” W ing towards con- have constantly been updating same way as old school is only then that she can Mehnaaz tells us. IT IS INSANE THAT tent-driven web and evolving the show’s ele- romance, which stays ever- become a stalwart who helps in Often a debilitating loss shows and films online, some ments with each season in green, to learn more about creating communities and powers great artistes to create ONLY MALE TV shows and channels con- keeping with the changing each other through different inspiring dynamic thought profound art works. For CHILDREN WERE tinue to be cult even today. scenario. It’s not the same ways and tasks, of course. So, processes. Of course, the soci- Mehnaaz, it was the colossal One such is MTV Splitsvilla. today as it was 12 years ago it’s a mixture of both,” says ety is evolving and the bench- loss of losing her mother. We BORN IN 132 The show, which is in its 12th and the attempt is to make it Rannvijay. mark set for women has under- wonder if she had been alive, VILLAGES IN year, still commands a huge more relatable with each pass- Oracle, an entity which gone a radical transformation, would the book or film have following among Indian ing generation,” he says. studies the influence of science creating progressive and more been possible? “She passed UTTARKASHI teenagers. The cult following Taking us back to what dat- over love and announces the responsive individuals. All away on my father’s birthday DISTRICT OF is evident from the lengths that ing and relationships meant ideal matches, was a part of the these and more issues were dis- — April 13. It was 2016. I can they go to be eligible to take during earlier times, he says initial seasons and makes a cussed when Arttdinox by JSL clearly recall that I was in a UTTARAKHAND IN part in it. that the difference between old comeback this time around. It Lifestyle strengthened their hijab as I had just got back A show on dating is natu- school dating and modern create pairs consisting of a girl women-centredness by associ- from my spiritual trip. It was THREE MONTHS THIS rally bound to have some relationships has been kept in and a boy possessing similar ating with the internationally a huge lose for me. For the first YEAR. SO I WROTE everyone understands that this bility towards the society. pick-up lines and over the mind while creating this sea- emotional and psychological acclaimed film — It’s a Girl — three months I went silent. is something which has to be Films too have a responsi- years it has seen some won- son. He says, “Earlier, it was characteristics. These are directed and produced by While mourning, I discon- THE BOOK ON taken seriously. The film has bility as they have the highest drous ones. ‘I am a charmer.’ mostly about two people who decided on the basis of the per- Mehnaaz Nadiadwala. The nected from the world. As DIFFERENT relieved many awards but it’s capacity to impact minds col- ‘My style is enough to make met accidently, learnt new sonal details and answers given event was important for anoth- they say, the pen is mightier not about them. Rather, it’s lectively. Does Mehnaaz the first impression my best things about each other after by contestants during the audi- er reason for it’s not very often than the sword and I was ATROCITIES OF about the recognition of the believe in it? Yes, she says. “I one.’ ‘I can fake emotions like meeting, found their likes and tions. “However, it’s not always that we see a lifestyle brand struck with the idea of writing WOMEN, STARTING cause. People from America, do. Making a film is a respon- no one else.’ ‘I can easily judge dislikes and as a result con- mandatory or possible that all standing up for a social cause a book. When you pen your UK and Europe have started sibility in itself. It has to be which girl would be better for nected and fell in love. Today, the contestants do find a of believing in empowering thoughts, you are actually FROM FEMALE talking about it. And the sup- thought-provoking.” Citing an me.’ ‘Not just anyone is meant however, the process has match at the end as it also women in diverse spheres. going through the process of FOETICIDE TO port from the media is so example from Rohit Shetty’s for me. I deserve the best.’ And changed. A person already depends on how well two Mehnaaz says, “The drive healing. I felt the need to voice important to bring this further Simmba, she says, “I loved many more, the list is endless. knows the likes and dislikes of people connect with each towards women’s empower- my views on women and ded- INCEST, FROM to light. Pehle beti bachao fir hi how it came back to the girl Since it is all set for its 12th the other even before meeting other. Oracle can only help in ment is what this brand icated this book to my moth- toh beti padhaoge,” she says. child after the whole action, season, we ask actor and show through social media. If you making matches but only the upholds, which is a direct er. I decided to work on a STALKING TO RAPES Mehnaaz elaborates on the fun and violence. People host Rannvijay Singha what is like someone on a dating app, person can find a partner metaphor to what I perceive this book, backed by research and reason why brands are asso- should be conscious and know it about the show that keeps you can easily know more with whom he/she will vibe. film to depict.” The film aims at make it a manual for every saving the girl child. “It is ciating their promotional how to give back to society. drawing the youth year after about their personal interests Eventually, the matches spreading awareness about the woman. If I wouldn’t have insane that only male children strategies with campaigns and Like you see Aamir Khan’s year? He laughs and points out by reading up their bios. It depend upon that only, right?” growing need to educate soci- sunk in the silence after she being born in 132 villages in films based on women film, they are so profound that the “amount and the vari- gives you the option of explor- says he. ety against the social evils that passed away, probably I Uttarkashi district of empowerment. Such cam- and meaningful. The com- ety of emotions” one finds here ing several people at once and Talking about his take on circumscribe a woman’s life wouldn’t have picked up the Uttarakhand in three months paigns have done the rounds mon thing between films and are immense. He says, “In a deciding whether they would modern love and relation- span, right from the birth. pen and written the book,” she this year. So I wrote the book over the past few years now. a brand is that they connect way, it’s a social experiment be compatible with you or not. ships, he says, “I believe love The story revolves around a says. on different atrocities of “Because when you associate with the masses.” where one can find his/her Instagram helps you to learn remains the same, only its boy who falls in love with a girl So does it mean that suffer- women, starting from female yourself with a film, the mes- How far, does she think, we ideal matches. And this was a more about their past experi- expression changes with time. (Karen) from UK who has ing is imperative for everyone foeticide to incest, from stalk- sage gets stronger and clear- have come? “Places like first-of-its-kind and practi- ences. You will know a lot The way our parents (from the come to India to pursue her to excel in their creative fields? ing to rapes and how we can er. It’s not just about being in Haryana have a long way to go. cally unseen show for the about the person through 80s) had expressed love to each career in modeling, after the Well, not really, she says and empower them slowly. Its the commercial film space If we would have done a press Indian audience. They hadn’t social media before encoun- other was very different from accidental demise of her par- goes on to add, “Look at it in theme song is sung by Rama but becoming holistic where conference there it would have imagined that love and rela- tering them in real life.” the manner it was done in ents. As the story progresses, a positive way. When I am Duke and Tony Mercedes. I corporates join hands with us. been better and different. tionships could have also been For the show, this time they 2000s. And now, it’s a class it is established that this love extremely happy, I start paint- floated the idea to them that I It strengthens the brand and Mandeep says, “We have a long looked at in this manner — on have blended both modern apart in 2019. I remember my story is actually a conversation ing. I am a painter too. It’s basi- wanted it to be sung, record- also the cause. I feel more way to go, these are just foot- national TV. Our country has and traditional elements. “In friends hiding from their fam- between the mother (Karen) cally about emotions which ed and edited in Hollywood so empowered when corporates prints on sand, manzil abhi never been too liberal about this season, we are making it ilies and calling their beloveds and her unborn baby. The bring out the best in you. It is that it becomes a global cause. join me,” she says. door hai lekin raasta humne love and two strangers dating seem like what happens in the on landlines which were com- mentality of pressurising and when you are experiencing And that is also the reason for Mandeep Singh, chief exec- sahi chuna hai (The destina- openly. But this show gave current time. For example, mon for everyone. Today, hoping for a male child among the highs and lows that you do portraying a girl from UK in utive officer of the brand, adds tion is far but we have chosen them this space.” this time, the girl wouldn’t be there are dating apps and per- urban, high class and educat- your best. Emotion is imper- the film as she doesn’t under- that a lot depends on the the right path). I can remem- He adds that another factor allowed to meet or see the guy sonal cellphones to commu- ed people, is depicted. “The ative, not suffering.” stand the concept of killing her brand philosophy which can ber Robert Frost’s words, ‘The for the show’s popularity was initially. We would describe nicate. But this hasn’t really child doesn’t want to come into The lady, who hails from the child. She questions that. It was simply say that it centres woods are lovely, dark and relatability. “The stories of him through pictures and cap- changed the idea of love but its a world which is mentally Bollywood family of important not to restrict the around lifestyle but there has deep but I have promises to contestants, their relationship tions before making the duo way of expression.” demented. Karen is trying to Nadiadwalas, says that it is nec- cause to India but to spread it to be a softer side to it. There keep and miles to go before I and emotional problems find meet and then let them decide (The show is set to convince her that she would essary to spread the message of to different countries so that has to be a certain responsi- sleep.’” a resonance with the audience whom they want to connect release on August 16)

SUPER 30 TAX-FREE IN MAHARASHTRA ctor Hrithik Roshan-starrer Super 30, based on the life of mathematician Wings of freedom Anand Kumar, has been declared tax-free in Maharashtra. The film was earlier Adeclared tax-free in Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. “With utmost he nationalities gratitude, I would like to thank Devendra Fadnavisji (CM of Maharashtra) for not might change but Israeli lawyer Ori Turkia feels that just appreciating our film Super 30 but also declaring it tax-free in the state. It the only constant for gives me immense happiness and pride to be bestowed with this honour,” women are issues we need to figure out creative T Hrithik tweeted. and challenges relat- ed to their empow- ways to treat the challenges of erment. Or so discovered Ori Turkia Shelas, an Israeli lawyer inequality and get to its root I had the best experience while shooting who works in the field of labour for my film, Saand Ki Aankh. Living in and employment. She was in for without putting our gender glasses Johri and spending time with two sharp a shock, as a discussion with 15 shooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, Indian women comprising on, reports SAKSHI SHARMA who have strength and compassion, was lawyers, former judges, social so inspiring. I would have lunch at rights activists and heads of legal Prakashi's house and dinner at committees progressed, as she requires policy and programme women were the property of was unaware that they have the actions that will improve their husbands or fathers but Chandro's place. There were so many same road to cover as that of women’s access to secure liveli- now this has changed in many stories to hear and learn from them. It their Israeli counterparts. hoods and economic resources. countries. We have progressed has left a lasting impression on me A question that naturally Safety has been a major con- but there is still a lot more to — Taapsee Pannu sprung to her mind was, “Is it the cern for women that looms think and do.” Not only is there same everywhere?” which she across every street. Women a need to improve the quality of answered herself, “It was very from all walks of life have to fight life for women but also broad- interesting to know this from for even basics like secure trans- en their horizons and bring different people coming from port and workplaces. Ori said, significant opportunities for across various disciplines. We “Since childhood we educate them across a range of sectors. came together to discuss cross girls to be careful and remain “We need to educate them about Blazers border issues like domestic vio- alert wherever they are. This feminism and allow them to go lence, traditional society and bias restricts forward movement to work so that they become self- ctress Tabu says Jawaani Jaaneman is a against women.” She seemed which is one of the core chal- reliant,” she added. This would refreshing break from the dark roles that excited about how this discus- lenges.” So what can be done play a crucial part in empower- Ashe has been playing lately. “I have been sion made her see things with a about this problem which ing them and becoming agents playing dark roles lately, and the character I play wider perspective. plagues the society? “I don’t of change. Jawaani Jaaneman There are various ways open know how to change it because Ori said, “Synchronising leg- in is absolutely refreshing. I to ensure equal rights for this inequality is everywhere, in islation, activism and education loved the script, the moment I read it I knew I women, one of which is legisla- every strata and profession, be can make a big difference. We research and then take that data mindsets can be placed under wanted to do this,” said the actress, who has tion. But, when we talk about its it the labour force or the field of have many legislations in Israel to legislation to frame and one umbrella and treated. recently played roles in films such as applicability on the ground level medicine or politics,” added but nobody enforces them change policies.” She trains peo- However, in the current sce- Andhadhun, Drishyam and De De Pyaar De. it appears that a lot needs to be she. because it’s just written some- ple with similar mindsets in nario she said, “We see a tremen- Jawaani Jaaneman sees Tabu team up with Saif done on this front. Ori says, Comparing the situation of where and that’s it. If it is cou- batches. “We combine our forces dous backlash of legislation. Ali Khan once again. The film also marks the “Both countries have a lot of leg- both the countries she said, pled with activism, things would to teach Druzian women who There are politicians and debut of actress Pooja Bedi's daughter Alaia F. islation for the benefit of women “The labour and employment have moved differently.” are much more religious and activists against us, trying to but we are still fighting for situation is better in Israel in She heads the social assistance engrossed in traditions than we curb our voices. They say, ‘Stop, equality because only this won’t some ways but a lot needs to be department at WZO, an NGO are. A group of orthodox you have gone too far, now go MEGHAN TO LAUNCH A CLOTHING LINE help. We will have to figure out done.” She then stressed upon in Israel which fights for women have a very different back to the kitchen.”’ some creative ways to treat fighting the challenges together women’s rights, provides con- perspective of leadership from Coming back to the solution, he Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle is launching a clothing line to support a charity that these challenges of inequality rather than comparing the coun- sultation about family and ours. They have a much longer she feels educating women is the helps unemployed women find work. She has teamed up with designer and friend Misha and look at every problem in a tries as she feels, the world labour laws and has been advo- distance to travel than we do. best possible way. When we TNonoo and British retailers, Marks and Spencer, John Lewis and Partners and Jigsaw to holistic way and not individu- would have been a better place cating equal rights for them she said. She believes that lead- reverted by saying that we also create a workwear collection to help the charity, Smart Works. Meghan wrote in the September ally.” This will help us get to the to live in without borders. since 1951. To make an impact ership programmes for women need to educate our men for the issue of British Vogue that the collection will be sold on a “one for one model” — for each root without putting on our gen- Talking about the positives, through this NGO, she said, need to be conducted in a man- same, she couldn’t help but item purchased by a customer, one is donated to the charity. She wrote, “Not only does this der glasses. Achieving change she said, “A 100 years ago, “We conduct ground level ner in which those with similar agree more. allows us to be a part of each other’s story, it also reminds me we are in it together.” 11

Visakhapatnam Friday August 2, 2019 tollywood ‘TOLLYWOOD BELLAMKONDA pins has treated me like a PRINCESS' high hopes on suspense Anagha LK, the female lead in Guna 369, talks about her entry into the world of films, then into factor in his next Tollywood and about her role in Actor Bellamkonda Sreenivas shares with NAGARAJ GOUD the Telugu movie Rakshasudu fter her debut films in both Malayalam and Tamil his experiences while shooting for and tells us doing exceedingly well at the box-office, Anagha LK is now out to repeat the same in Telugu film- what makes him feel this movie will erase his flop streak A dom with Guna 369, starring RX100 fame Karthikeya. The Keralite had always wanted to do a Telugu film, so when the opportunity to topline ellamkonda Sreenivas, who has- is retained until the a Tollywood movie came by her way, there was no way she n’t had the best of run with three end credits roll. The could’ve let it go. “My representative sent my pictures to direc- flops in a row, is now pinning WHILE THE ACTOR IS READY audience will get to tor Arjun Jandhyala, who was looking for a plain girl to por- b high hopes on Rakshasudu TO FEATURE IN FIVE-SIX witness the climax tray Geetha, the female lead. Since I fit his vision, I was asked (remake of Tamil hit Ratsasan) like the ones on to fly down to Hyderabad for a photoshoot and an audition. to erase the flop streak. At the FILMS A YEAR, HE MENTIONS international Arjun sir liked the results and I was on sets within two weeks,” same time, the producers of these films THAT THERE IS A DEARTH OF movies,” he she recalls fondly. landed in profits because of the business promised, adding Wrapped up in 60 days with a major part being filmed in the actor commands in Hindi dubbing GOOD STORIES. HE HASN’T that his ‘Netflix gang Ongole, Guna 369’s premise is about one person’s errors affect- market and other satellite forms. SIGNED ANY PROJECT YET. of friends’ were over- ing others. Karthikeya will be seen as a happy-go-lucky guy Rakshasudu will tell the story of a cop whelmed when the who works in an Ongole quarry while simultaneously attend- (played by Sreenivas) attempting to track SINCE HE HAS BEEN SHOOTING actor screened the ing engineering exams. An incident leaves him behind bars a killer, who kidnaps and murders teenage movie to them. and what that is makes the film. “Geetha, who comes from a girls, simultaneously touching layers like FOR ABOUT A YEAR, HE WILL “Their unanimous village, runs a mobile shop, is opinionated, bold and sincere sexual abuse and bullying. “I usually cut off BE OFF TO THE US FOR A response was that I was very nat- in love,” says Anagha. “The first half of the film is filled with from my role after pack-up in the evening, ural as a cop. The film had them cute romantic scenes while the second half will be an emo- but with this role, I was in the zone all MONTH-LONG VACATION scared, keeping them guessing what tional roller-coaster ride. The film has been kept very natur- through the day. I shot in mortuary rooms happens next at every turn.” al.” amid dead bodies and somewhere it affect- directors’ vision, following their orders He informed that he hasn’t signed The soft-spoken actress reveals that she has nursed acting ed me. I could personally connect to the judiciously. Rakshasudu crew was friend- his next yet, as good stories are ambitions since childhood but since opportunities are rare to film on many levels as I’ve seen my uncle’s ly on sets and was very open to inputs. I hardly coming by. “I’m ready to fea- come by in the industry, her parents wanted her to have a children growing up and the thoughts of had the luxury of giving one more shot if ture in five-six films a year but there degree, and so, she completed her MTech. “I didn’t have any how I would respond if they come across I didn’t like the earlier one.” is a dearth of good stories. Although contacts in the industry since no one from my family is there. a situation like that in the film,” the actor The actor feels that the curiosity factor I am hearing a lot of content, I So, naturally, my parents were worried and asked me to com- said. being built in the film may help him bag haven’t signed any project yet. Since plete a degree to have a backup plan,” she notes, adding that The actor, who saw the original, direct- a hit this year. “Even after the antagonist I’ve been shooting for the last one while pursuing her internship in Cochin, she connected with ed by Ram Kumar, in December last year, is discovered by the cops, the narrative has year, I will be off to the US shortly the film world. “I got to know about auditions through con- said, “I liked it immensely and we pulled been designed in a way that the suspense for a month-long vacation,” he said. tacts at the office. I started giving auditions and soon I audi- out all stops to obtain the rights. I’ve most- tioned for the second heroine part in Rakshadhikari Baiju, Oppu ly done commercial films till now and I (2017). I was selected and there was no looking back ever since.” took this film as a challenge to be as nat- I shot in mortuary rooms amid dead bodies and somewhere it She looks up to Nayanthara and Samantha in the South. ural as I can. The part is devoid of hero- affected me. I could personally connect to the film on many levels as “They’ve designed their careers well. ism and there won’t be a single slow-motion I’ve seen my uncle’s children growing up and the thoughts of how I I’m sure a lot of discipline must shot of me,” he smiles, pointing out that for have gone into their success. It the first time he did a film with all his heart. would respond if they come across a situation like that in the film is not easy to be in the indus- “Till now, I worked according to the BELLAMKONDA SREENIVAS try for 10-15 years amid competition and still be at the top. There’s something spe- cial about them,” she raves, adding that the Tollywood ANANYA signs experience has been extremely comfortable. ATLURI goes “They treat you like a Darshakudu princess on sets.” director's next ahead with DSP — NG aving collaborated with SS Thaman for his first two films — Tholi Prema and Mr Majnu — filmmaker Venky Atluri has decided not to repeat the h composer for his next, Rang De! Instead, the director has decided to sign Devi Sri Prasad for the film, featuring Nithiin and Keerthy Suresh. The signing comes as a surprise as the director had forged a good bond with Thaman and it was evident from the pictures the duo posted on Twitter while participating in music sessions for their earlier films. While reasons for the composer not being continued remain unknown, there’s a strong buzz that Mr Ananya Majnu’s rather average soundtrack, when compared to the super hit numbers of Tholi Prema, is the cause. Meanwhile, the shooting of Rang De! is likely to kick- off next month. Dubbing the film as more of a com-rom than a rom-com, Atluri had earlier told us, “Yes, at the heart of it, there is a love story but it is predominantly peppered with comedy.’ PC Sreeram is the film’s lensman. Production ari Prasad Jakka, who house Sithara Entertainments is planning to slot the film next sum- made an unsuccessful mer. h debut a couple of years ago with Darshakudu, is set for his next. The former associate of Sukumar, having written the script of 1: Nenokkadine and screenplay of 100% Love, is directing a murder mystery titled Playback. Featuring Ananya (of Mallesham fame), Dinesh Tej (Husharu fame), Arjun Kalyan and Spandana Palli in the lead roles, the film will roll from Anagha LK August 5 and it will be wrapped up in a start-to-finish schedule. A pro- duction venture of PNK Prasad Rao under Sri Venkateswara Art Creations banner, the film will be shot by cinematographer K Bujji.

SS Thaman Devi Sri Prasad RAM gets nostalgic

celebrating 10 yrs I didn’t have any contacts in the industry since no one of MAGADHEERA from my family is ctor Ram Charan, who made his debut on Instagram, shared a heartfelt there. So, naturally, message, celebrating 10 years of Magadheera and thanked filmmaker SS my parents were A Rajamouli for giving him a memorable film. worried and asked The actor, sharing multiple stills from the film, wrote, “Can’t believe it’s been a decade already! Still seems so recent! A big thank you to the me to complete a dream team of #Magadheera, Keeravani garu, @kajalaggarwalofficial & degree to have a @geethaarts for this memorable film. @ssrajamouli garu, learnt so much from backup plan you back then and continuing to do so even now. #10YearsofMagadheera (sic),” Ram Charan posted. ANAGHA LK A fantasy action film, Magadheera was written by KV Vijayendra Prasad and was produced by Allu Aravind under his banner Geetha Arts starring Ram Charan and Kajal Aggarwal in lead roles. The film released on July 31, 2009, has col- lected a whopping `1.5 billion worldwide. After a decade, Ram is collaborating with director SS Rajamouli for RRR. The film, which is expected to hit the screens in 2020, is being made on a budget of `300 crore under DVV Entertainments banner. VISAKHAPATNAM | FRIDAY I AUGUST 2, 2019 sport 12 ALONE WARRIOR Smith’s unbeaten 85 keeps Aus in contention as hosts dominate first day of Ashes Test

But a fourth-wicket stand of 64 ended when Head was lbw to Woakes for 35, with new batsman Matthew Wade falling in similar fashion to leave Australia 105-5. In between those dismissals, Smith successfully reviewed after being given out lbw for 34 to Broad after not playing a shot. Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri leave the ground after India’s practice session during World Cup AP He was in dire need of solid sup- port but wicketkeeper Paine fell for just five when he carelessly hooked Broad to deep square leg. Virat’s opinion like anybody's An undaunted Smith completed a 119-ball fifty featuring just four fours, with Peter Siddle seven not out at tea after overturning an lbw deci- should be respected: Kapil sion on nought following a clear inside edge. PTI n KOLKATA “I read some media reports and Australia have not won a match I endorse Anshuman’s view on the of any kind at Edgbaston since 2001, he legendary Kapil Dev, head of matter. We need to look at all while England have won their past 11 Tthe three-member Cricket aspects — his experience, the abil- internationals at the Birmingham Advisory Committee (CAC) that ity to bring the team together and ground. will appoint the next head coach how a good a strategist one is,” she The match is the first of agreed with his colleague Shantha said. the ICC’s new World Rangaswamy that skipper Virat Gaekwad earlier said that the Test Championship, Kohli’s opinion “needs to be CAC is neutral and goes into the with players’ names respected”. The World Cup winning process with an open mind. and squad numbers former skipper however assured “The totality of that will be con- displayed on the that his panel will do their job to the sidered and individuals don’t mat- backs of their shirts best of their ability. ter, it is the collective opinion for the first time in Kohli during his pre-depar- which will weigh in determining 142 years of Test ture press conference didn’t hide who the head coach is,” she added. cricket. that he would love to see current head coach Ravi Shastri get anoth- er term. ‘Differences off the field “That’s his (Kohli) opinion we have to respect everybody’s opin- is fine as long there is England's cricketers celebrate the dismissal of Pat Cummins during day one of the first Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham AP ion,” Kapil said. Before leaving for the West full commitment on it’ AFP n EDGBASTON (BIRMINGHAM) ing to round off an already memo- Fellow opener Indies tour, the Indian skipper has rable season by completing a World Cameron Bancroft, who already made it clear that they share PTI n KOLKATA tuart Broad and Chris Woakes Cup and Ashes double. THE VISITORS WERE was banned along with a great camaraderie with incumbent tore through Australia's batting Australia captain Tim Paine Smith and Warner after coach Ravi Shastri as he backed him kipper Virat Kohli and his Sline-up on the opening day of won the toss for the Ashes holders, STRUGGLING AT 154-8 he applied sandpaper to to continue till the 2021 Twenty20 Sdeputy Rohit Sharma can have the first Ashes Test on Thursday, with looking to win their first Test series the ball during a Test in World Cup. “differences off the field” but it Steve Smith fighting a lone battle to away to England in 18 years, and AT TEA IN THE GAME Cape Town last year, hit This time the CAC comprising should not matter as long as their keep the rampant World Cup win- took the bold decision to bat first. AT EDGBASTON, WITH two boundaries but Kapil, Anushuman Gaekwad and on-field commitment is up to the ners at bay. A partisan crowd booed the vis- then edged a fine Broad Shantha Rangaswamy will select the mark, former skipper Kapil Dev The visitors were struggling at itors when they walked out for the BROAD (4-38) AND delivery that bounced head coach and before the CAC said on Thursday. 154-8 at tea in the game at pre-match anthem ceremony. WOAKES (3-35) and cut away to meets to interview the applicants “There can be off the field dif- Edgbaston, with Broad (4-38) and David Warner and Smith at England captain there are also reports that Shastri is ferences but it depends how you Woakes (3-35) sharing seven wick- least knew what to expect, having SHARING SEVEN Root at first slip. set for an extension as all eyes play on the field. Everyone should ets between them. been given similar rough treatment WICKETS BETWEEN The combina- would be on the Kapil Dev-led look into that,” Kapil said Smith, one of three Australia during the recent World Cup, which tion of Bancroft committee. “Off the field, the way of players returning to Test action saw England beat defending cham- THEM. SMITH, ONE OF departing and Smith “It’s not tough. You just do your thinking can be different, approach after serving lengthy bans for ball- pions Australia in an Edgbaston THREE AUSTRALIA walking in to bat prompt- job to the best of your ability,” he can be different. But when you’re tampering, was unbeaten on 66 as semi-final. ed the loudest jeers of the said. playing there’s only one aim — rain started to fall during the inter- PLAYERS RETURNING morning. Earlier on Thursday, Shantha how we can win a match. That is val. BROAD STRIKES TO TEST ACTION Usman Khawaja then Rangaswamy said as captain Virat important. Differences of opinion England’s performance was Dangerous left-handed opener departed for 13, caught Kohli is entitled to his opinion but does not mean you will be pulling especially impressive given James Warner was lbw to Broad for two and AFTER SERVING behind by wicketkeeper the next India head coach will be somebody down,” Kapil, whose hot Anderson, their all-time leading did not bother with a review, even LENGTHY BANS FOR Jonny Bairstow off picked based only on the collective and cold relationship with Sunil Test wicket-taker, bowled just four though technology suggested the ball Woakes although, in an opinion of the three-member Gavaskar used to be headlined dur- overs before going for a scan on a would have missed leg stump. BALL-TAMPERING, innings where the umpires Cricket Advisory Committee ing the early and mid 80’s. right calf injury. As the initial exultant cheers had several decisions over- (CAC) of which she is a part. He also took a dig at the media Australia struggled to combat from the crowd at an early wicket WAS UNBEATEN ON 66 turned, England needed a “Virat is the captain and he is urging them to be more responsi- the moving ball in English conditions died down, Warner was subjected to AS RAIN STARTED TO review to confirm a dis- entitled to his opinion but it will be ble while reporting. but the true worth of their score will a prolonged chorus of boos on his missal that left Australia 35- the collective opinion of the three “You have to do your job, right. only become apparent when walk back to the pavilion, with FALL DURING THE 3. of us (CAC) which will determine Thoda bahut toh aap bhi help karte England, shot out for just 85 by spectators in the Hollies Stand wav- INTERVAL Smith and Travis Head saw who the the next head coach is,” for- ho naa rumour banane mein. (You Ireland at Lord’s last week, bat. ing strips of sandpaper and shouting Australia to a lunch score of 83- mer India women’s captain people also do your bit in spread- Joe Root’s buoyant side are look- “cheerio”. 3. Rangaswamy said. ing rumours),” he said. Pollard & Narine’s ‘It'll be foolish to remove Kohli as captain’ IANS n NEW DELHI not be removed from cap- choice once he gets the made mistakes — especial- taincy because a lot has been required support staff from ly regarding batting in the ormer Pakistan speed- invested into him. He has the BCCI. World Cup — and give him return excites Reifer Fster Shoaib Akhtar feels been leading the sides for the “Rohit Sharma, no time to improve and take the Virat Kohli should remain past three-four doubt, has led Mumbai team forward. India skipper across formats years now,” Indians well in the Speaking about the as a lot of investment has said Akhtar in IPL. But I think a lot alleged rift between the India been made upon him and a video posted has been invested skipper and his deputy, the thus, it will be foolish to on his Youtube into Kohli’s captain- Rawalpindi Express said: remove him. channel. cy. It will be com- “There have been rumours Following India’s World “A l l h e pletely foolish to that there are two groups Cup exit, voices have been needs is a bet- remove Kohli,” he within the Indian team — raised about the concept of ter coach and a added. one of Rohit and other of split captaincy where Kohli better selection He also advised Kohli. is made captain in Test crick- committee and he the BCCI to have a “However, these reports et while Rohit Sharma is will improve. He word with Kohli, are not true. Even if there handed over the leadership will be a sensi- tell him was a rift between the two, in the limited-overs format. ble where it must have ended before Shehan Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara and captain Dimuth Karunaratne celebrate after Sri Lanka’s win AP Windies T20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite bowls at nets Windies/Twitter “I think Kohli should he the World Cup,” he added. PTI n FORT LAUDERDALE as favourites after some intense training sessions at Karunaratne pleased est Indies coach Floyd the Broward County WReifer is confident Stadium. Sai Praneeth in q/f; Saina, Srikanth exit that T20 megastars like “We have players like with SL bench strength Kieron Pollard and Sunil (Kieron) Pollard and (Sunil) ed Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap Narine alongwith some tal- Narine making a return to and H S Prannoy too bowed out with- IANS n COLOMBO injured I can easily bring on each other to perform,” ented youngsters will pro- the team as well as the cap- out a fight. another player. said Karunaratne. vide the fireworks against tain Carlos Brathwaite and While Kashyap was no match for ri Lanka captain “I think this is the way “If you have a strong India when a sell-out week- they have a lot of experience third seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese SDimuth Karunaratne we have to build a good bench, the players who are end crowd shows up for the at this level and in this for- Taipei, losing 9-21, 14-21 in just 33 is satisfied with the bench line-up. This is the time we in the team have to take two T20 Internationals mat. minutes, Prannoy suffered a 17-21, 10- strength displayed during have to bring some young- that responsibility. There starting here on Saturday. Among the junior play- 21 defeat against sixth seed Kenta the 3-0 ODI series tri- sters for the next couple of are a lot of players trying The West Indies T20 ers, Reifer singled out 27- Nishimoto of Japan. umph over Bangladesh. years. We’ve had an issue to get that chance, so squad camped in Florida to year-old left-arm spinner But Sai Praneeth, who reached the Three Sri Lankan recently, where we didn’t there’s pressure on the XI. acclimatise with sultry con- Khary Pierre and reserve semifinals of Japan Open last week, batsmen were able to col- have that strong bench. I have a team I can work ditions and Reifer’s team, wicket-keeper Anthony continued his good form and stormed lect more than 100 runs in But players are now ready, with. The youngsters have which he calls a fine blend Bramble, 28, for special into the last-eight round with a com- the series as compared to and they’ll grab the a great energy about them of youth and experience, mention. fortable 21-18, 21-19 win over com- Bangladesh’s one. chances that come their as well,” he added. will turn the heat on the Pierre made his T20 patriot Shubhankar Dey. The hosts would also way,” he added. The 31-year-old, how- Virat Kohli-led team full of International debut against However, it was good news for take heart from the fact The Sri Lanka skipper ever, insisted that they youngsters. India last year in Kolkata. India in the men’s doubles event as the that Mathews carried his also said that players such need bowlers who have “The team is young, “We have young Khary pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and late World Cup form to as Niroshan Dickwella and the ability of picking up and we like to mix the Pierre, a very good spinner, B Sai Praneeth returns shot during singles game BWF Chirag Shetty moved into the quarter- finish as the highest run- Danushka Gunathilaka, wickets at crucial junc- experienced players with he played in India last year finals after registering a straight-game scorer from either side. It both of whom have spent tures of the game, especial- the youth. We have a very and he bowled quite well. PTI n BANGKOK Takahashi of Japan in a women’s sin- 21-17, 21-19 win over Indonesian was just the kind of perfor- the last few months out of ly following Malinga’s good blend. We are looking He is also a good fielder,” gles second round duel that lasted 48 combination of Fajar Alfian and mance that Sri Lanka the team, will add to the retirement from ODI forward to the matches here Reifer said. ce Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal minutes. Muhammad Rian Ardianto. needed from a senior play- wide pool of talent avail- cricket. in Florida. It should be a “Bramble has been Aand Kidambi Srikanth crashed out In the absence of PV Sindhu, who In mixed doubles, while the pair er after losing their star able to tap into as the “We need to find very exciting weekend, we around first-class cricket of the Thailand Open after suffering withdrew in the last minute from the of Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponappa bowler Lasith Malinga. island nation build and bowlers who can get us lots of entertainment for the for a while, and he has unexpected defeats but B Sai Praneeth event, Saina’s ouster marks the end of defeated Indonesia’s Alfian Eko “The young players plan for the next four-year wickets. We have to find fans,” Reifer told the Cricket played some very good sailed into the quarterfinals of the India’s campaign in women’s singles. Prasetya and Marsheilla Gischa Islami grabbed their chances cycle, culminating in the those players who deliver West Indies official website innings for Guyana. He men’s singles here on Later, fifth seed Srikanth 21-18, 21-19 to make it to the last-eight really well,” the ICC web- World Cup 2023. in tough situations,” he as the side geared up for toured with the West Indies Thursday. too wasted a game’s lead to round, the other Indian duo of site quoted Karunaratne as “You need a lot of said. Saturday morning. B team to Canada and did Seventh seed Saina, who bow out against less-fancied Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki saying after the third players to build up that Now, Sri Lanka will With Pollard, Narine a great job as captain. You returned to action after near- Khosit Phetpradab of Reddy lost 16-21, 11-21 to eight seeds match. “If there’s a lot of competition within a team face New Zealand in the and skipper Carlos can see how eager he is to ly two months, squandered a Thailand 21-11, 16-21, 12-21 Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet of competition and there’s a so that players are con- two-match series begin- Brathwaite in the mix, West get out there on the park game advantage to lose 21-16, 11-21, in the second round of the men’s sin- Hong Kong to bow out of the tourna- strong bench, if a player is stantly putting pressure ning August 14 at Galle. Indies would certainly start and perform at this level.” 14-21 against unseeded Sayaka gles. To add to India’s woes, unseed- ment.