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Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra “The expected benefit of “It is unrealistic to expect Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar. this stringent nationwide lock- $ % ! % $' that Covid-19 pandemic can be The report compiled by down was to spread out the eliminated at this stage given experts from the Indian Public disease over an extended peri- infusion plan to the medium Minister Nitin Gadkari and package are in place. Gadkari said the change in that community transmission Health Association (IPHA), od of time to flatten the curve and small units to enable list in Prakash Javadekar said these This will help in attracting definition of MSME will help is already well-established Indian Association of and effectively plan and man- stock markets. two packages will help the investments and creating more the small and medium enter- across large sections or sub- Preventive and Social Medicine age so that the healthcare Later Prime Minister millions of MSME units to tide jobs in the MSME sector,” said prisers to get more help from populations in the country,” (IAPSM), and Indian delivery system is not over- Narendra Modi launched a over their bank NPA problems Gadkari, adding that new sin- financial institutions. they said while painting a Association of Epidemiologists whelmed. This seems to have dedicated one-stop portal and get more loans as well as gle window portal ‘Champions’ He said that the gloomy picture of the state of (IAE) is damning in nature and been achieved albeit after “Champions’ for the MSMEs to new fund infusion. “With will take care of the grievances Government has also formed the deadly disease in a report also slams the Government lockdown 4.0 with extraordi- avail the benefits announced in today’s approval, implementa- of MSME units and also mon- 4,000 crore distressed asset which has now been submitted for failing to take timely ade- nary inconvenience and dis- the Atmanirbhar package. tion modalities and road map itor their applications to banks fund for the revival of small to the Prime Minister. quate steps to contain the dis- ruption of the economy and Detailing the Cabinet for entire components of the under the Atmanirbhar pack- and medium units in the coun- The report comes amidst ease for which “India is paying life of the general public,” announcements, Union Atmnirbhar Bharat Abhiyan ages. try. spurt of cases in major States a heavy price, both in terms of said the report. $ ! ! / !"#$ !! % /01# 23- 34) 3%. % &'$ " 56 678 1 891 86 76: % 23- 34) 23- 34) aryana and Odisha on 4 2 HMonday recorded biggest 2 18 0;< 7:5 78 756 mid rising coronavirus elhi Chief Minister Arvind single day spike in the number 16 :80 ()* : 509 Acases in the national DKejriwal on Monday of Covid-19 cases after !( 75 175 7 698 76 5:6 Capital, Delhi Chief Minister sought suggestions from pub- Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Arvind Kejriwal on Monday lic on whether hospitals across Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar = ( ; 766 7;; 9 178 ordered to seal Delhi’s borders the national Capital should be Pradesh remained the major +,-.,)+/ > : 897 111 < 686 23- 34) connecting Haryana and Uttar reserved only for residents contributors in sustaining the " : 1:8 8<: < 668 Pradesh. Also, Kejriwal has amid the Covid-19 epidemic. high figure on a daily basis for - / < 551 81< 1 869 he Directorate General of sought suggestion from Kejriwal said, “Positive weeks. %(,01. TCivil Aviation (DGCA) on Delhiites via WhatsApp and cases are rising in Delhi, which Haryana reported 265 new / 8 ;0< 18 7 507 Monday issued a circular emails on the issue. Sources is a matter of worry but there cases, which is its highest daily + 8 959 90 1 850 instructing the airlines to keep said after reviewing the feed- is no need to panic. I say this count, taking the total number . $ 8 06: <1 7 81: the middle seat vacant if the back, the Delhi Government because the AAP Government of positive cases in the State to passenger load and seat capac- From now on, no meals or will decide whether borders to has invested a lot in developing 2,356. Haryana has seen steady -(,0+( 1 5;1 :: 7 0;7 ity permits. The order, which drinking water shall be pro- neighbouring States should be the healthcare infrastructure of rise in the number of cases dur- ? @ . 1 967 87 ;09 will be effective from June 3, vided on board except in opened or not. Delhi in the last five years.” ing the last one week. State’s -0,-.1 ) 1 8<9 17 7 6<< however, States that members extreme circumstance, the “Delhi’s borders will be Delhiites can send their ruling politicians have blamed of the same family can be DGCA order read. The DGCA sealed for a week due to rising suggestions on WhatsApp Delhi for the spike and sealed ( 1 867 00 1 666 allowed to sit together. order said airlines must provide coronavirus cases. Essential 8800007722, email delhicm.sug- the State’s border with the If the middle seat, or the a safety kit to each passenger. services will remain function- [email protected] and call national Capital. stand at 2,601 including 1,624 improved to 43.35 per cent in on Sunday, Delhi on Monday seat between two passengers, is It shall include a three-layered al and Government officers on 1031. The Chief Minister’s Odisha reported 156 new active cases. the month of May. added 990 new Covid-19 cases. occupied due to passenger surgical mask, a face shield and can travel on their identity office (CMO) in a tweet stated cases on Monday which took West Bengal added 271 As many as 40 deaths and Delhi’s total case count has now load, then additional protective adequate amount of sanitiser in cards. Delhi residents can send that the suggestions can be sent its overall tally of cases to new cases, which took its tally 1,413 new Covid-19 positive risen to 20,834 with a total equipment like the Ministry of either a sachet or a bottle. their suggestions via WhatsApp by June 5, 5pm. “We have 2,104. The State has seen a of positive cases to 5,772 while cases were reported in Mumbai death toll of 523. Textiles-approved wrap-around The embarkation or dis- 8800007722, email opened new hospitals and new gradual increase in the number the death toll is at 253. on Monday, taking the total The day Tamil Nadu chose gown will be given to the indi- embarkation shall be sequen- [email protected] ICUs... opened many Mohalla of cases since the migrants Karnataka reported 2,187 cases number of cases in the city to to relax the lockdown and vidual occupying the inter- tial and passengers shall be and can call on 1031 by Friday clinics and offered free treat- workers began to return in tens which took its tally to 3,408. 40,877, Municipal Corporation allow factories, IT companies vening seat, in addition to advised by airlines to follow the 5 pm. ment for the people. Your CM of thousands. Maharashtra’s count rose to Greater Mumbai said. and business establishments three-layered face mask and instructions. “Delhi to open salons and can assure you the Delhi Jammu & Kashmir report- 70,013 cases with 2,362 deaths. Meanwhile, the State’s dou- to resume operations, it saw face shield. The passenger should not barber shops, movement on Government is ready to pro- ed 155 new cases — 56 from The State reported 2,361 new bling rate has also improved. It 1,162 persons testing positive The Government had ear- rush towards the exit as soon road restricted from 9 pm to 5 vide adequate health facilities Kashmir division and 99 from cases on Monday. The recovery is 17.5 days now, as compared for corona virus, the highest lier said it would not be viable as the flight lands. Airlines am except for essential ser- and a bed if you are ever Jammu division. Total positive rate from the coronavirus pan- to 11 days earlier. number of cases to be regis- to keep middle seats vacant as must ensure the orderly entry vices,” a Delhi Government’s infected by corona,” Kejriwal cases in the Union Territory demic in Maharashtra After reporting 1,295 cases tered on a single day. fares would shoot up. and exit of the travellers, it said. order read. said. P %*+ ! %&&& P ! 23- 34) QR !" he Southwest monsoon -%. Tarrived in Kerala on () # Monday as predicted by the 23- 34) India Meteorological 23- 34) Department (IMD) bringing ! " # 23- 34) 2020 regarding delisting of he polls to 18 Rajya Sabha heavy rain to several parts in certain products has been erro- oody’s Investors Service Tseats in seven States, the State and marking the P fter the Central Police neously issued at the level of Mon Monday downgraded deferred due to the coron- commencement of the four- ACanteens that cater to the India’s sovereign credit rating avirus pandemic, will be held month long rainfall season in ! $ O & Central paramilitary forces for the first time in more than on June 19. the country. This year, mon- ' " ( withdrew 1,000 foreign items two decades, saying policy- he elections assume signif- soon rainfall would likely get & from their stores, Welfare and makers will be challenged to Ticance not just because it 102 per cent more rain between ! ) Rehabilitation Board (WARB) mitigate risks of low growth, will be the first such electoral June and September than what ' Chairman and CRPF DG AP deteriorating fiscal position process ever since the out- the IMD forecast in April. * Maheshwari on Monday said and financial sector stress. break of the Covid-19 conta- Further away, from the + , & & $ the items were erroneously Downgrading India’s rating gion but also since it is politi- west coast a cyclone Nisarga is $ delisted and action is being by a notch to “Baa3” from cally crucial for the BJP and the brewing in the Arabian Sea and + taken against errant officials. “Baa2” assigned in November Congress locked in a fierce likely to hit north Maharashtra ( # The move by the WARB 2018, Moody’s estimated India contest in Gujarat, Madhya as well as the Gujarat coast by follows instructions from the GDP shrinking by 4 per cent — Pradesh and Rajasthan where the June 3. The cyclone will ( ! " #$ Home Ministry to rescind the first full fiscal contraction in the likes of Jyotiraditya Scindia, bring heavy rainfall on coastal ) ) *$ % #& order for removal of “import- CEO. The list has been with- more than four decades, as the Digvijay Singh and KC areas of Mumbai and Gujarat "' - ( . / O ed” products sold at canteens. drawn and action is being ini- country faces a prolonged peri- Venugopal are in the fray. and may inundate low-lying its normal, Central India-103 In last 24 hours, most parts On May 29, an order delisting tiated for the lapse.” od of slower growth. Out of the 18 seats going to areas. per cent and 102 per cent over of Kerala have reported heavy the “imported” products was DIG-rank officer RM Accordingly, India’s for- polls, four seats each are from Announcing the arrival of south peninsula. North-eastern to very heavy rainfall. & ( - ( issued. Meena is the Chief Executive eign-currency and local-cur- Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Southwest monsoon in Kerala, India, including Bihar, West “While unclear so far, the " However, a number of Officer (CEO) KPKB that runs rency long-term issuer ratings two from Jharkhand, three Madhavan Rajeevan, Secretary, Bengal, is expected to get only presence of the cyclone could $ products manufactured by paramilitary canteens across have been downgraded to Baa3 each from Madhya Pradesh Ministry of Earth Sciences, on 96 per cent of its long term delay the progress of the mon- Indian companies also figured India. from Baa2. India’s local-cur- and Rajasthan and one each Monday said India would get average. soon and put it into a ‘hiatus,’ # on the list. Now a new The KPKB had formulated rency senior unsecured rating from Manipur and Meghalaya. 102 per cent more than Rain in July were likely to he said. ' & ( reworked list will be brought three categories of products to too has been lowered to Baa3 Votes will be polled from 9 am between June and September. be 3 per cent above what’s usual The IMD also stated that out, officials said. discriminate between locally from Baa2, and its short-term to 4 pm on June 19 and count- “Most parts of India, except for the month but August some possibility of develop- " # ) 01# ) Maheshwari said, “This is manufactured and imported. . local currency rating to P-3 ing will be done from 5 pm for the north-east are expect- would see a 3 per cent decline,” ment of weak La Niña condi-
$ clarified that the list issued by In the first category, products from P-2. The outlook remains onwards on the same day. The ed to get more rain than nor- Rajeevan said while releasing tions in the later part of the # Kendriya Police Kalyan made in India from scratch negative. results will be declared on June mal. North-west India is second Long Range forecast for monsoon season that is good Bhandar (KPKB) on 29th May were included. Detailed report on P9 22. expected to get 107 per cent of southwest monsoon 2020. for the monsoon. )* +,&-./ ! 0 ')+2 !+=) COVID-19 cases in Haryana According to officials, a Health Department’s evening Three fresh cases were now. total of seven Covid patients bulletin. reported from Chamba, two aryana on Monday con- Gurugram reported 129 were discharged from various “The fourth case is of a 28 from Solan and one each from Htinued to battle a surge in new cases, taking the total in districts including three in years old female resident of Hamirpur and Mandi, Special infections with 265 new cases the district to 903. Faridabad Palwal, two in Panipat and Bapu Dham colony. She had Secretary (Health) Nipun of novel coronavirus, raising reported 25 new case, taking two in Sirsa. delivered a baby on May 31 at Jindal said. the total of infected cases to the total in the district to 392. Civil Hospital Manimajra. She Most of them had recent- " " ')+2 !+=) The decision is expected to jected sales due to the lock- 2,356. Of the 265 new cases Sonepat reported 13 cases, tak- FOUR FRESH CASES IN is a community contact of ly returned from Tamil Nadu, help the small units overcome down imposed by the Central reported on Monday, 129 are ing tally to 212. Jhajjar report- CHANDIGARH already positive case in the Mumbai and Delhi, the officials xpected to provide 354.82 some of the economic losses and State governments to pre- from Gurugram alone. Sirsa ed four, taking total to 101. Two same locality. All her 10 fami- said. Ecrore relief to as many 69 suffered due to the lockdown. vent spread of coronavirus accounted for 28 cases, the sec- more corona virus cases report- Four fresh cases of ly contacts have been sampled,” In Chamba, two men, aged lakh domestic power con- In addition, the pandemic. ond highest district of the State ed in Nuh, taking total to 72. COVID-19 were reported from the bulletin stated. 27 and 29 years, had a travel sumers, Punjab power regula- Commission has also accepted This has resulted in “dis- followed by 25 new cases in Palwal reported 11 more cases, Bapu Dham colony, taking the With four more cases, the history to Tamil Nadu where- tor on Monday announced 25- the suggestion made by indus- proportional decrease in rev- Faridabad. taking the tally to 70. Two more total tally to 297 in Chandigarh. BDC, a containment zone has as an 18-year-old man had 50 paise per unit reduction in trial consumers that consumer enue as compared to the cost of Only seven patients recov- cases reported in Jind, taking The active cases in the city till now reported 222 positive returned from Delhi on May the electricity rates. availing supply at higher volt- power purchase while all fixed ered from various hospitals of total to 29. Sirsa reported 28 stood at 79 while the cured persons. The city has so far 30, Deputy Commissioner Announcing the new tariff ages should not be treated at cost components of the Discom the State over the last 24 hours more cases, taking count to 43. patients are 214 till Monday reported four Coronavirus Vivek Bhatia said. The number order for 2020-21 on Monday, par with the consumers getting such as fixed cost or capacity on Monday. Four more cases have been evening. related deaths. of active cases in the state now to be applicable from June 1, supply at lower voltages. charges payable to power gen- The State has a recovery reported in Fatehabad, taking Also, 15 residents of Bapu Till now, 4816 samples stands at 213 and fatalities at 2020, till March 31, 2021, the Accordingly, “voltage rebate” erators, transmission charges, rate of 44.78 per cent, fatality total to 19. Five more cases Dham colony (BDC) were have been tested in the city. six. A total of 120 COVID-19 Punjab State Electricity has been excluded from the operation and maintenance rate at 0.89 per cent while reported in Bhiwani, talking declared cured and discharged patients have recovered. Regulatory Commission ambit of capping of energy expenses, depreciation, interest tests per million being con- total to 38. 14 more cases have from PGIMER. COVID-19 TALLY IN (PSERC) maintained status charges. on loans, among others, remain ducted are 4,804. The doubling been reported in Rohtak, tak- “Four new positive cases HIMACHAL RISES TO 339 Hamirpur has the highest quo on the power rates for the The tariff for the farm sec- the same,” it added. rate in the State is eight days. ing total to 45. have been reported from BDC number of active cases at 81, industrial sector by neither tor (Agriculture pumpset) has As per the bulletin, 21 deaths 13 more corona virus cases on Monday. These include 19 The number of coron- followed by 54 in Kangra, 20 in increasing nor reducing the been raised from 5.28 per REDUCED RATES have been reported so far in the reported in Hisar, taking total years old female,18 years old avirus cases in Himachal Solan, 18 in Una, 12 in power tariff for the small kWh to 5.57 per kWh against BECAUSE OF CORONA State. to 53. Kaithal reported 11 more female and 42 years old male. Pradesh on Monday rose to 339 Chamba, 11 in Bilaspur, seven traders or the Micro, Small, and the power utility PSPCL’s pro- PANDEMIC With 1,055 people cured cases, taking the tally to 29. They are all family contacts of as seven more people tested each in Shimla and Mandi, two Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). posal of 6.95 per kWh. “With The state power regulator and discharged from the hos- Four more cases reported in the positive case reported a day positive for the disease, officials in Sirmaur and one in Kullu. “No increase in tariff for this, the cross-subsidy of AP stated that the “relief” has pitals, there are 1,280 active Kurukshetra, taking total to 35. before,” stated the Chandigarh said. small shopkeepers (non resi- category has been reduced been provided to the people in dential supply consumers hav- from (-) 17.82 percent to (-) the wake of hardships faced by ing load up to seven kW). No 14.41 percent,” added the order. the poor section due to the increase in the fixed part of the To simplify the billing, the coronavirus crisis. 3 5! $ - #6#6+#" tariff for small, medium and Commission has decided to “In view of the hardship large industrial consumers,” accept the PSPCL’s proposal to being faced by the poorer sec- read the order. merge the consumption slabs of tion of society due to the ')+2 !+=) portionate increase in larger packaging) loss of Rs 500 crore excise duty in April. Department of Excise and Taxation to At the same time, the 301-500 units and above 500 COVID-19 pandemic, the per and Rs six per pint. The liquor business in Punjab generates charge the cess in the current year, at industry has also been allowed units for the DS sub categories unit tariff for domestic con- iquor gets costlier in Punjab. As a result of the increased excise approximately Rs 6000 crore revenue. the time of issuance of permits for trans- to operate at night on special for consumers above 2kW also. sumers with load up to 50 kW LGrappling with a huge financial duty, the beer prices have been Giving a go-ahead to the imposition portation of liquor from L-1/L-13 night tariff with 50 percent The regulator determined and for consumption slabs of crunch, the State Government on increased by Rs five for every 650 ml of Covid cess on liquor with effect from (wholesale licenses). fixed charges and energy the Aggregate Revenue zero to 100 units and 101 to 300 Monday decided to impose COVID and wine by Rs 10 for every 650 ml, June 1, the Chief Minister said: “The Earlier, Capt Amarinder had asked charges at the rate of Rs 4.83 Requirement of the Punjab units have been reduced by 50 cess, from June 1, on all categories of while the ready-to-drink alcohol prices state is facing a revenue shortfall of Rs the Group of Ministers (GoM), com- per KVaH for large and medi- State Power Corporation paise and 25 paise respective- liquor, including imported foreign have also attracted an additional excise 26,000 crore, which is 30 percent of the prising the Finance Minister, the um industrial consumers using Limited (PSPCL) at Rs ly,” stated the new tariff order. liquor and imported beer, expecting to duty of Rs five per bottle. total budget revenue estimates, for Education Minister, the Housing and electricity exclusively during 31,100.62 crore against a mop up additional revenue of Rs 145 The imported foreign liquor will 2020-21, necessitating some tough mea- Urban Development Minister and the night hours from 10 pm to 6 demand for Rs 41,720.97 crore. CM WELCOMES REDUCED crore through the imposition of addi- become dearer by 50 per 750 ml ( 30 sures to generate additional revenue.” Forests and Wildlife Minister, to exam- am, and to extend it to small With expected revenue at the POWER TARIFF tional excise duty. hike in case of other sizes) and import- The Chief Minister’s decision came ine the proposal regarding levy of power (SP) industrial category existing tariff being Rs Welcoming the PSERC’s The Government has raised addi- ed beer would cost 7 per 650 ml more. after he accepted the recommendation Special Cess or COVID Cess on the sale consumers. 30,875.79 crore, the consoli- decision to reduce the domes- tional excise duty and additional The decision was taken by the Chief of the Group of Ministers, which was of liquor, to partially recoup some of the Continuing with its policy dated gap (deficit) worked out tic power tariff in spite of the assessed fee on liquor in the range of Rs Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, who constituted on May 12 to examine the revenue losses amid this unprecedent- of encouraging the industry in to be Rs 224.83 crore, which revenue gap resulting from the two to Rs 50 depending upon the type also holds the portfolio of the Excise matter, to levy additional excise Duty ed crisis. In line with GoM’s recom- promoting the productive use would be recovered in the lockdown, the Chief Minister of liquor. Dept, in the wake of 26,000 crore rev- and additional assessed fee on liquor mendations, the Department of Excise of surplus power by offering remaining 10 months of the Capt Amarinder Singh on With the new COVID cess, the enue shortfall amidst the coronavirus during the current financial year. and Taxation has decided to impose low energy rate of Rs current financial year. Monday expressed the hope Punjab Made Liquor (PML) will cost Rs pandemic and extended lockdown. The proceeds of the additional Additional Assessed Fee on imported 4.83/kVAh for consumption The regulator noted that that the rates would be further five per quart or Rs three per pint more; Notably, Punjab is one of the high- levy shall be utilized entirely for foreign liquor and imported beer, and of power exceeding the thresh- the main reason for the revenue rationalized, going forward, in the Indian made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) est per capita consumers of liquor in COVID related expenditure, said the Additional Excise Duty on other types old limit. gap was the reduction in pro- the interest of the people. to cost Rs 10 per quart more (and a pro- India. The state has already incurred Chief Minister, directing the of liquor. !
maintaining of record of pas- ( ! sengers by drivers, end to end transportation and cap on the ! number of passengers sitting in the vehicles. ! The order further allows =+2') opening of TV, Mobile, con- sumer electronics shops, refrig- /)>/+23&-+= the month of June is very cru- mid the number of erator and air conditioners cial,” Tripathy said. ACOVID-19 cases increas- alongwith their service centres. s the Covid-19 lockdown In view of the possible rise ing at a rapid pace in Jharkhand It also allowed to open all call Aended in the country on in positive cases, the State the State Government today centres, which were earlier not relaxations given by the gov- Sunday, the Odisha Government has issued guide- issued an order enlisting relax- allowed in a municipal area. ernment can be lifted if there Government issued guidelines lines of Unlock-1, said he. ations under Unlock 1.0 The order also allows is increase in the number of of ‘Unlock-1’ that began on towards opening a number of opening of jewellery shops, cases and violation of govern- Monday. Services to be restricted: commercial activities. The shops of watches, spectacles, ment guidelines. He said that Chief Secretary Asit relaxations, Chief Minister automobiles, shops selling religious places and places of Tripathy said the number of Schools, colleges and other Hemant Soren tweeted, are for kitchenware and furniture, auto worship will not open until the positive cases in the State would educational institutions to lockdown but not for ignoring accessories, batteries, garages, government takes decision on increase in coming days with remain shut till July 31. precautions. motor workshops among oth- the last lockdown in State. huge numbers of migrants The order issued by ers. The State government is yet returning to the State through Cinema halls, gymnasiums, Department of Home, Prisons However, restaurants in to take a decision on reopen- *. ! O0 +"P 1 various means of communica- swimming pools and shop- and Disaster Management, the district headquarters can ing of shopping malls, theatres - $ tion. As many as 4,26,504 peo- ping malls will remain closed signed by Chief Secretary open only for home delivery and other places of gathering. ple have returned to the State till June 30. Sukhdeo Singh, allows intra services. According to the order Also, it did not allow opening interest of the people of State The order issued on Jharkhand from states and so far through flights, trains district public transport in all relaxations that were already of saloons, barbers shops, gar- and schools, colleges and other Monday states that the gov- countries that are severely and buses. Political and social gather- small commercial vehicles. there before Monday’s order ment and clothes shops in the institutions will also not be ernment is taking a cautious affected by Covid-19. “At the “The fight against Covid- ings and entry of people into However, the transportation will continue in the State. State. opened very soon. The gov- approach while implementing same time it was felt necessary 19 fight is not going to end religious institutions will be will be guided by a Standard Chief Minister Hemant The CM said that the deci- ernment has already the directions of the Ministry to open up economic activities soon. We have to stay ready for restricted till June 30. Operating Protocol, which Soren, addressing media per- sions on relaxations have been announced closure of schools of Home Affairs as several and to ease out hardships faced every situation. The Chief includes social distancing, sons in the evening said that taken very carefully keeping the in State till June 30. migrants have returned to by the people," it said. Minister has already said that 19 ',G 7; ?O$ +
=+2') Cases were also reported , - from Garhwa, Hazaribag, s many as 26 new cases of Koderma, Gumla, Ranchi, ACOVID-19 infection sur- Simdega and Lohardaga on ')+2 !+=) and places of worship, hotels infection has been due to ris- faced in Jharkhand on Monday, Monday. With Monday's find- and malls from June 8. ing cases in districts adjoining taking the total count of cases ings, the number of migrants aryana Home Minister Seeking to follow the the national capital owing to reported in the State so far to testing positive for COVID-19 HAnil Vij on Monday said Centre's guidelines for the next the cross-border movement of 661, health officials said. New reached 461, which is more the interstate borders of the phase of lockdown, starting people from Delhi. cases of infection were report- than 70 per cent of the total state has been opened but if the June 1, the State Government Vij on Monday also said ed from eight districts on cases reported in Jharkhand so situation demanded curbs also decided to allow interstate that the shops will remain Monday, including East far, health officials said. could be reimposed on the movement of people and open from 9 am to 7 pm. “For Singhbhum, which alone "At least 26 new cases of state’s borders, emphasising goods. shops in market places, it has reported 10 cases in the day, COVID-19 infection were that the situation at the borders Chief Minister Manohar been decided that they will officials added. reported today. Ten of them are will be assessed daily. Lal Khattar held a meeting with open daily without any ''left- from East Singhbhum," said “The Centre has said there some of his senior Ministers right'' or ''odd-even'' system Health Secretary Nitin Madan shall be no restriction on inter- including Vij and officials on from 9 am to 7 pm and the Kulkarni. Koderma also report- state and intrastate movement late Sunday evening and took shops will remain shut for a day ed four cases on Monday, 3 ! ) ! % of persons and goods. At the a call on the Centre''s fresh as per whatever is their week- another health official said. $ - +"4 1 same time, they have given the lockdown guidelines, termed as ly day off,” he said. According to a daily 13$ states the right to make their Unlock 1.0. “It was decided in COVID-19 bulletin released by own assessment of the situation the meeting that there will be During the lockdown ear- the National Health Mission COVID-19 virus so far in Jharkhand are migrant work- and take action based on that,” no restriction on interstate and lier, the shops used to open on (NHM), at least 40 patients Jharkhand are in the age brack- ers. At least 461 migrant work- Vij told reporters. interdistrict movements of peo- the left side of the road on one recovered from COVID-19 et of 11 to 30 years – a trend ers have tested positive in “We will assess the situa- ple and goods,” a state govern- day and on right side the other infection on Monday and were that highlights how young peo- Jharkhand since May 5, the tion daily. If the need is felt, we ment statement had said after day and shops with odd num- discharged from hospital. ple were as prone to the virus NHM bulletin said. have the right to take action the three-hour meeting. ber were allowed to open on According to figures with as their older counterparts, The Government has so far and we will take it,” said Vij, Vij had justified the earli- one day while the following day the NHM, at least 296 COVID- health officials said. Out of the collected samples of 82,818 who also holds the health er sealing of the borders with shops having even number 19 patients have recovered in 661 cases, 393 are in the age COVID-19 suspects from department portfolio. the national capital, saying would open the other day. Jharkhand so far. There are bracket of 11 to 30 years and across the State, and more The Haryana Government coronavirus cases in Haryana The deputy commissioner more than 360 active cases in 209 in rhe age bracket of 31 to than 660 of them have tested had on Sunday issued fresh would have been at par with concerned can, however, State as reported on Monday 50 years, the NHM report said. positive. At least 69,187 of the guidelines for the next phase of Delhi had they not taken the impose suitable restrictions in late evening. According to NHM, more 76,000 odd samples collected lockdown and decided to open step. highly congested markets More than half of the 661 than 70 per cent of the have been tested so far, the its interstate borders, including Haryana government had depending on their own assess- odd people infected by COVID-19 cases reported in NHM report said. those with Delhi from June 1 maintained that a spurt in ment.
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Bageshwar district five cases The additional secretary, from the top of the table of 5 were reported while health state health department, Yugal active patients to second spot, 3)=+ >2 department found three new Kishore Pant said that reports Dehradun with 194 active cases 7 patients in worst affected of 730 samples were found came on the first position on ! tate Minister Dhan Singh Rawat has refuted rumours about the possibility of him 3)=+ >2 Nainital district. negative for the disease on Monday . Nainital now has 153 Sbeing made the officiating chief minister with the CM Trivendra Singh Rawat going In a big relief to the health Monday. He added that reports active cases. The Tehri district under self-quarantine. Rawat went under self-quarantine as a precautionary mea- n what can be termed as department, 122 patients were of 6417 samples are still await- is at third spot with 77 active 1 ! sure after cabinet minister Satpal Maharaj tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, Igood news for Uttarakhand discharged from hospitals. In ed by the department. On cases while Haridwar has 69 a couple of days after attending a cabinet meeting. battling from the returning Nainital district 86 patients Monday, a total of 993 samples active patients of the disease. 8% %!-./ Following this development, some people stated on social media that there was migrant triggered spike in the were discharged from the hos- were collected for COVID -19 Almora district is closing on to “activity” in Delhi hinting at the possibility of Dhan Singh Rawat being made the number of novel Coronavirus pitals while 12 patients were testing. Haridwar with 60 active cases 3)=+ >2 officiating CM. Rejecting such claims, the state minister said that such rumours were (Covid-19) cases, 120 patients discharged from Udham Singh The authorities have so far while Udham Singh Nagar has being spread by anti-social elements. of the disease were discharged Nagar district. Seven patients taken swab samples of 31703 43 active patients. Pauri and eople thronged the markets and other “Projecting me as the officiating CM is completely wrong and condemnable. I from various hospitals of the were discharged from suspected patients for COVID- Pithoragarh districts have 29 Pplaces on Monday, the first day of lock- strongly condemn such people and have directed the police to take stern action against state on Monday after their Champawat district while six 19 test. Out of the total sam- and 27 active cases respective- down stage V termed Unlock 1 in such persons. Even though the CM is under self-quarantine, during the Covid-19 recovery. On the day 52 new patients got cured from Covid- ples taken, 3.82 percent samples ly. Champawat district now Uttarakhand even as three members of State pandemic, he is constantly in touch with ministers, MLAs and senior officials through patients of the disease were also 19 in Uttarkashi district. From have been found positive for has 26 active cases. Uttarkashi Cabinet including Chief Minister Trivendra video conferencing and the phone, issuing necessary instructions so that our state reported by the state health Bageshwar and Dehradun dis- the disease. A total of 1792092 district has 14 active cases Singh Rawat and some bureaucrats went overcomes this global pandemic soon. I request all social media friends to not believe department which increased tricts, five and three patients of people have so far downloaded while Bageshwar and Chamoli into self imposed quarantine. After shock- the false information spread on the social media,” the state minister posted on the Covid-19 count in the State Covod-19 were discharged. In the 'Aarogya Setu App' on districts have 16 and 13 active ing disclosure of senior Cabinet Minister Facebook. to 958. Pauri one patient of the disease their smart phones. The dou- cases of the disease respective- and spiritual guru Satpal Maharaj, his fam- On Monday, 21 new was discharged. In Champawat bling rate of disease in the state ly. Rudraprayag district is at ily members and staff being found positive patients were reported from district 15 patients reported on is 5.51 days. The recovery per- bottom with six active patients for Covid-19 on Sunday, fear gripped the Champawat district while nine the day have a travel history cent in the state jumped from of the disease. Government circles in Uttarakhand. The fact that the infected minister had attended the cabinet meeting on Friday in which CM Rawat and cabinet ministers 3)=+ >2 $ - &' '= $ Harak Singh Rawat, Subodh Uniyal and Madan Kaushik were present sent the sys- n stark contrast to the State secretariat that looked deserted, surging crowds were tem into a tizzy. The chief secretary Utpal Iwitnessed in different markets of Dehraudun and other cities on the first phase Kumar Singh was also present in the cab- of Unlock 1. One reason for increase in the crowds on the roads was the fact that + !% ! O inet meeting in which some other senior large number of offices also opened on the day. The social distancing norms were bureaucrats were summoned. thrown into air in the crowded markets near Clock tower and other areas. The shops As a precautionary measure, the Chief selling computers and mobiles witnessed big crowds and the shopkeepers report- ( Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and his ed good business. The state police registered 13 cases for violation of lockdown $ cabinet colleagues, Harak Singh Rawat, on Monday. The director general (DG) law and order, Ashok Kumar said that peo- 3)=+ >2 Madan Kaushik and Subodh Uniyal went ple should remain alert and follow the rules of lockdown. He said that those who ! into a self imposed home quarantine. The are in home quarantine should strictly follow the orders and should not venture he members of Dehradun CM is also learnt to have cancelled all his out. TVikram Union stated that '! %! $ engagements for next few days. the operation of Vikrams will )! The Government spokesman and ical health and family welfare, Amit Singh of Dehradun, Ashish Srivastava told the not be continued in the city if senior Cabinet Minister Madan Kaushik Negi said that the government officers pre- media persons on Monday afternoon that the operators keep sustaining ! ! said on Monday that the CM and three cab- sent in the cabinet meeting of Friday are he has sought the report on the issue from heavy losses in the next two inet ministers who were in the cabinet meet- waiting for the decision of the administra- the departments concerned and state weeks. ! ing decided to go under self imposed home tion on the issue of quarantine. He said that administration. Recently, the auto-rickshaw %! ! quarantine after the sample of cabinet min- only those officers who would be classified On Monday, the conference room and Vikram unions had ister Satpal Maharaj was found positive for under the high risk category which means where the meeting of the state cabinet was decided to resume operation ! ! $ Covid-19. He added that the CM and min- that those who have came into close con- held on Friday was sanitised and the entry according to guidelines issued isters would follow the decision of district tact of minister, would be sent into home was kept restricted. The positive report of by State Government to which administration on the subject. quarantine while those who are put into low minister Satpal Maharaj has also instilled they did not agree before. As !! Meanwhile many bureaucrats includ- risk category would be free to work in a nor- fear among the employees of the state sec- stated by a Vikram union ing the chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh mal manner. retariat. The association of secretariat member Kuldeep Chaudhary, for their fuel, said Chaudhary. didn’t attended their offices on Monday Negi said that the district magistrate employees demanded that the secretariat more than 50 per cent auto- He said that State Governments which gave rise to speculation that they too (DM) of Dehradun would decide on the should be closed for few days and the rickshaws and Vikrams did of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have gone into a self imposed home quar- high risk and low risk categories of the offi- employees should be allowed to work not operate on the roads of have provided monetary help 3)=+ >2 examined by the doctor pro- antine. cers and the ministers based on the guide- from home in order to prevent them from Dehradun on Monday. to the drivers of public trans- vided by the administration. Later in the day, the secretary of med- lines of the government of India. The DM being infected. According to the operators, port vehicles. he chairperson of State The complainant has there are not enough passen- Uttarakhand Government TCommission for Protection accused in the letter that the gers for every public transport has not initiated any kind of of Child Rights (SCPCR) Usha doctor did not check the girl vehicle in the city in current help so far but expects public Negi recently received a com- physically and prescribed med- Covid-19 crisis. transport operators to ply their plaint from a man regarding the icine just by looking at her. While talking to this corre- vehicles with less than half pas- death of his six year old daugh- The complainant said that spondent, several drivers and sengers. ter who died during the lock- the next day her condition got owners said that neither did the "It would help everyone if down in April. worse and after the girl was administration hike the fare the Government would at least The case is from Bhagat Singh denied treatment in nor did it allow them to carry hike the fare of public trans- Colony here which was sealed Government Doon Medical more passengers due to which port. in April after several Covid-19 College (GDMC) hospital stat- they are compelled to bear This way, people can safe- positive patients were found ing only Covid-19 patients heavy losses. ly travel with less passengers there. get treated there, she was "I earned only 80 on and the operators would still According to the complaint, referred to Coronation hospi- Monday which is not even be able to collect the same the girl got injured at night tal where the doctors declared going to pay for the fuel used amount but with the less num- while playing with her sib- her dead. in my auto-rickshaw," said auto ber of passengers," said lings but due to lockdown and The complainant alleged driver Kedar Rana. Another Chaudhary. barricading in the contain- that due to the negligence of driver Soham Das said that He informed that the cur- ment zone, the father could not police and doctor, the girl when he could not find a sin- rent operation of vehicles is just take her to the hospital. could not receive proper treat- gle passenger from 8 AM to 3 a trial to know whether oper- The next day, the father ment on time and died. PM, he returned home and ators can earn enough to sur- informed the police and asked Negi has asked the Director resumed his temporary work of vive during the current time. If for permission to get his daugh- General (Law and Order) for an selling vegetables. they continue to make loss, ter treated in a hospital. The investigation into the matter Most of them who drove they will not operate in the city complainant further alleged and submit the investigation their vehicles on Monday did till the situation gets normal that the police refused permis- report to the commission with- not even earn enough to pay again. sion and advised him to get her in one month. #! !! ! !$ ! !%! !$
ou can change friends but ture that both of us have lived Nepal accepted the change and It states that Kalapani, land records that state Kalapani angel, KP Sharma Oli and his eruption of the Kalapani con- in the past and can always Ynot neighbours,”- that is with. India inherited this boundary Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh was on the Indian side and not so stable career as Prime troversy coincided with crush Nepal beyond redemp- what our late Prime Minister To understand the pre- in 1947. fall to the east of the river and counted as part of Pithoragarh Minister also needs a deep Defence Minister Rajnath tion. Also livelihood of close to Atal Bihari Vajpayee always sent, we need to take a peep in In the spirit of letter it was are part of Nepal’s Dharchula district of Uttarakhand. perspective. Singh inaugurating the 80-km 6 million Nepalese nationals upheld. Wise it may be, India the past to understand the resolved that Kali river in the district. Nepal further states Nepal's deliberate effort to Oli did fight and win the road on May 8 thus providing entirely depends on India. has often found itself riddled nuances of being Nepal. Kalapani region demarcates that Lipulekh was deleted from make the Lipulekh pass a dis- elections in 2017 by flaunting Oli a political lifeline. Looking at Indian point of with thorns that grew along the the border between India and the country’s map by the kings puted tri-junction (between his Nepali nationalism card, the A subsequent comment by view, India would like to main- roses we planted. Bangladesh, The Past: Nepal. to get favours from India. India, China and Nepal) in flip side of which is anti-India the Chief of the Army Staff tain good relations with Nepal Maldives, Sri Lanka and now India inherited the bound- The treaty of Sugauli It goes to the extent to say which Nepal has an equal stance. This is not a new phe- (COAS), General Manoj primarily to keep a check on all Nepal. ary with Nepal, established signed by the Kingdom of the territory of Kalapani was share; is easily perceivable just nomenon but has become Naravane, on May 15 that possible offence which may be Vajpayee’s statement has between Nepal and the East Nepal and British India (after offered to India by King like Nepal’s communist more pronounced in recent “Nepal may have raised the planned by two of its notorious always reminded me of one India Company in the Treaty of Anglo-Nepalese War) effected Mahendra- after the 1962 regime’s bonhomie with China. years. issue at the behest of someone neighbours- China and context, our relations with Sugauli in 1816. Kali river con- in 1816 located the Kali river as India-China war- who wanted On the other hand, despite Oli donned the national- else” was perhaps a little too Pakistan. China and Pakistan. We have stituted the boundary and the Nepal's western boundary with to help India’s security concerns the continued open border ist mantle vowing to restore early as some political analysts So being together with been a very tolerant neighbour territory to its east was Nepal. India. due to perceived lingering between both countries and Nepali territory and marked a in India believe. and for each other is the only to Pakistan, with an elder The dispute relates to the ori- However, over decades, the Chinese threats. the people to people contact, new low in anti-Indian rhetoric way to create a win-win situa- brother attitude, forgiving, gin of Kali. discrepancy in locating the Kalapani was not a part of the levels of distrust in Nepal by talking about “the Indian Way forward : tion. So is there a way forward guiding, helping and a lot more Near Garbyang village in source of the Kali led to bound- Nepal-India dispute. It was about India have only virus being more lethal than Nepal has enjoyed a his- without having to discipline can be added here. Dharchula Tehsil of the ary disputes between India Nepal’s territory that the king increased. Way back in the the Chinese or the Italian torical and cordial relation Nepal? Perhaps no, and if However, one must admit Pithoragarh district of and Nepal with each country had allowed India to use tem- 1980s, the two sides set up the virus”. with India. It’s in the best India lets go of Nepal that eas- that Pakistan will never be a Uttarakhand, there is a con- producing maps supporting porarily – to conclude, Nepal Joint Technical Level His domestic political sit- interest of these two countries ily then India perhaps is still reciprocate neighbour in a fluence of different streams its own claims. states the new map is in fact a Boundary Working Group to uation was weakening since the to wipe out the differences not ready to accept that socio- foreseeable future primarily coming from north-east from document that was in circula- delineate the boundary. day he became the PM. and act mature. cultural bonhomie has no because of how India and Kalapani and north-west from The Present: tion in Nepal till the 1950s. The group demarcated Under the Nepali consti- India needs Nepal’s pres- place to drive foreign policy in Pakistan define secularism. On Limpiyadhura. While India considers the India’s stand has been far everything except Kalapani tution, a new PM enjoys a guar- ence as a good neighbour for the sub-continent. China and the other hand, Nepal is the The early British survey issue as a discrepancy between less stern with diplomatic mes- and Susta area. Officially, Nepal anteed two-year period during various reasons, most of them Pakistan have time and again same country which has been maps identified the north-west two brotherly states, Nepal has saging that reaffirms that Kali brought the issue of Kalapani which a no-confidence motion connected with strategic indi- proved that the “Bhai Bhai” beloved, trusted and cared for stream, Kuti Yangti, from elevated this into a formal originates in springs well below before India in 1998. Both is not permitted. cations whereas Nepal will rhetoric no matter how good neighbour of India since times Limpiyadhura as the origin, but rhetorical spit in the face dis- the Lipulekh pass, and the sides agreed to demarcate the This ended in February need to maintain good rela- it may sound on television immemorial. So when Nepal after 1857 changed the align- pute. Nepal has allowed itself to Sugauli treaty does not demar- outstanding areas (including 2020 creating a do or die situ- tions with India to ensure a free news – has always resulted in throws in the towel all of a sud- ment to Lipu Gad and in 1879 be entangled to affirm Kali cate the area north of these Kalpani) by 2002 at the prime ation for him as he was sup- trade route for its inbound pur- an inundated India. den; we should be worried to Pankha Gad, the north-east originates from a stream at streams. India has a deep root- ministerial level talk held in posed to choose between being chases from China via Kolkata (The author is a business given the open border policy streams, thus defining the ori- Limpiyadhura, north-west of ed administrative structure 2000 which is yet to happen. NCP co-chair or the PM of port and then road route. leader and a bestselling and social relationship struc- gin as just below Kalapani. Lipulekh. especially for revenues and Nepal’s current political Nepal. On the sidelines, the re- A choke on this route has author) * 6+- # $! ,!R 429: %$& 23- 34) % & % % % % " % *! 8 Q ' ''R ovid-19 case-wise, India Cmay have moved up & viciously from the 10th posi- % 23- 34) party has set a target of roping paign’ and even ‘online voting’ tion to 7th position within a . in “at least one lakh people replacing old-style rallies and week since May 25 but the - 895 799 9#7;I mid the coronavirus pan- across the 243 Assembly seg- the long queues outside fatality rate at 2.83 per cent of Ademic, the BJP is set to ments in Bihar” for the video polling booths in the times of the total death of nearly 5,400 >&+ 7 67 <95 <#;1I ! unlock its poll campaign in conference, besides those who pandemic. is much lower than the global >. 8: 859 70#65I Bihar next week with a “virtu- may prefer to listen to the The election commission 6 per cent. al rally” by Union Home speech on the social network- will have the last say on the The recovery rate in India 88 806 70#88I 23- 34) Minister and former BJP pres- ing site. date of polling and the mode also improved to 48.13 per cent ident Amit Shah who will “The virtual rally can be of campaign if the pandemic on Monday. On May 25, India & 1; 608 71#71I he Indian Medical address the people of the State verily called the commence- curve is not beaten effective- with 1,38,645 infected cases E 1: 575 7;#86 ! $' !%
;) 9< ! (! $! % % ">"/+ first person tested positive for coronavirus in the state on March 9. In the following month from Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh's the state's death toll climbed to ome good news emerged from the worst- April 1 to April 30, the recovery rate rose marginally 76 new coronavirus cases took 66 on Monday morning. The Scoronavirus affected Maharashtra on Monday from 12.91 per cent to 16.88 per cent. However, the state's total tally on Monday Koyambedu market connec- in the form of increase in the rate of recovery during the period from May 1 to May 31, the recov- to 3,118 even as 34 patients tion again surfaced on Monday, of patients by 26.47 per cent during the last one ery rate increased by 26.47 per cent from 16.88 per were cured and discharged to with the state nodal officer month — from 16.88 per cent on April 30 to cent to 43.35 per cent, which doctors fighting the take such cases to 2,169. The reporting that eight of the pos- .,4.++ issue with the Government dance. 43.35 per cent on May 31, even as coronavirus Covid-19 battle is pretty impressive. number of active cases in the itive cases detected in the past with increased fare,” said Nalini The Bengal Government claimed 76 lives and left 2,361 others infected In terms of numbers, as many as 39 out of state now stands at 885. With 24 hours had visited the he City of Joy tended to Goswami and IT had extended lockdown on in various parts of the State during the last 24 total 302 patients recovered from March 9 (when two deaths in Kurnool district, Chennai market. IANS Tmiss a heart beat on professional. June 1, permitting total atten- hours. The number of deaths dropped in the first coronavirus case was recorded in the Monday the first day of “unlock As the people tried to avail dance in MSMEs, mining, jute Maharashtra from 89 on Sunday to 76 on state) to March 31. In the following month from 1.0” even as things degenerat- of the skeletal public transport and tea industries. Monday. There had been a total of 591 deaths April 1 to April 30, 1773 patients out of total ed into a mega mix-up when whatever government buses Expressing great concern in Maharashtra during the previous six days. On 10498 patients were discharged from various citizens threw all cautions to were running got jam-packed over the way things were shap- May 26 (Tuesday) the state had witnessed 97 hospitals after full recovery. the wind thronging public with passengers, the more con- ing up post lockdown Dr, deaths, while there were 105 places and boarding packed up scious people complained Sumit Jana said “it seems that deaths on Wednesday, 85 public buses—that ran far and adding the policemen were the people are preferring jahan deaths on Thursday, 116 deaths few between —in mad desper- nowhere to be seen to enforce (livelihood) to jaan (life). on Friday and 99 deaths on ation to reach their work places. the social distancing norms. People don’t seem to under- Saturday. Sunday’s Covid-19 While people spilled over Monday saw a number of stand that they are at great risk toll was 89. to the streets thronging market religious places opening up in and the way the number of The number of new infect- places in thousands at the end Bengal with the exception of cases are going up we soon ed cases dropped from 2487 on of 67 days confinement, the Kalighat, Dakshineshwar tem- climb up the list of worst Sunday to 2361 on Monday. At enforcers of law were hardly to ples and Belur Math. While affected countries.” a time when Covid-19 appears be seen around, sources com- busy religious places like the Dr AK Nandi a virologist to be peaking in Maharashtra, plained. three “Shakti Peeths” of said, “the people will have to the increase in recovery rate has “We have been forced to Birbhum district, Thanthania understand that they have been brought some solace to doctors come out of our houses taking Kali Temple and Lake Kali given a respite from lockdown waging a relentless battle great risk on our lives as we Temple in Kolkata opened up because to remain afloat eco- against the pandemic. have been asked by our respect- with limited visitors. nomically and not to go and As per the statistics put out ed offices to join work. But here The Jute, mining and Tea party. If they do not understand by the state health department we have no adequate public industry to functioned nor- it now then they will be in for on Monday, the recovery rate transport because the large mally after the Government a big trouble as the cases are stood at 12.91 per cent on March majority of public buses are not allowed these sectors to func- going to rise in June and July 31, twenty two running because they have an tion with 100 percent atten- in heaps and bounds.” days after the !( $!% ! $ Gandhinagar: With the here. announcement of relaxations in Entering the SS-1 com- lockdown norms, the wheels of plex, where the Chief Minister's 3 5 administration in Gujarat start- office is located, Rupani chant- ed rolling again, here on ed the “Vaishnav jan to tene re Lucknow: The Islamic Centre of India has issued Monday, after more than two kahiye”, favourite hymn of a fresh advisory regarding opening of mosques months of shutdown. Mahatma Gandhi. from June 8. The Government offices, The Chief Minister and Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, including the Secretariat, other Ministers kept 2-minute chairman of the Centre, said that people should returned to normal function- silence to pay respects to all wait for 15 days before going to mosques. ing. However, curbs continued those who lost their lives due He asked people not to crowd in mosques for offices located in contain- to Covid-19. and added that people above 65 years and chil- ment zones and employees At the Secretariat, employ- dren below 10 years should not visit mosques in residing in those areas. ees and visitors were allowed the pandemic. According to the govern- only from Gates No 1 and 4 The Maulana said that the Friday prayers ment announcement, all shops after thermal screening. would be held in four different groups so that outside the containment zones The state transport buses, social distancing is maintained. He said that all have been allowed to operate the Ahmedabad Municipal carpets and rugs would be removed from from Monday. Sports com- Corporation-run (AMC) mosques and a distance of six feet would be plexes and stadia have been AMTS and BRTS also started maintained between each person. allowed to open -- not for operating, barring in the con- The mosque would be cleaned with disin- spectators, only for sportsper- tainment areas. fectants before and after each prayer. sons and games. The dedicated state trans- The cleric said that soap would be provid- Gujarat Chief Minister port buses, ferrying govern- ed for 'wuzu' (washing of hands and people Vijay Rupani and other ment employees from should bring skull caps from their homes, Ministers attended their offices Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, instead of using the ones provided in a mosque. at the 'Swarnim Sankul' com- also plied at 50 per cent All those visiting the mosques should wear plexes of the State Secretariat, strength during the day. IANS masks, the advisory said. IANS , $#B A #B B ./0,1- $( ! ! ( -!! !! ! -# > ( + ' # % S ( > 7 - 7 A ?7-7A@ ( # 7-7A *C+ .++ # % *++++ 5 7 !"#$%& #'- D ( ( 7-7A /E he crest and trough of the Sino- Indian relationship has been - witnessing its lowest ebb ever 88$ : since the Doklam standoff of ( D+ % $ " 2017. Now, an expected reportageT of counter-narratives is ensuing on both sides. Hard facts have become a casualty. The primary driver for the pre- :5> % sent jingoistic fervour is the cold reality of extreme “political vulnerability” follow- A 7-7A ( ing mismanagement of the COVID pan- demic and its accompanying impact # 7-7A both in Beijing and New Delhi. Thus, the common urge for some societal distrac- : ( tion. The ability to spin the situation (how- 5 ever severe) towards their own advantage 7 - $ ?7-$@ .F C+(1D has been the hallmark of both regimes. While this is certainly not the sort of : % S distraction that would appeal to New ?D @ Delhi’s sensibilities, it is clearly up the 4 ( Chinese path of circumstantial preference. S The Xi regime is legitimised and gal- vanised by the hegemonic “Chinese ( $ Dream” and the sudden undoing of the 7 > ?$7>@ ( same due to the socio-economic cost of # $7> COVID-19. Alongside came the trade war US ignoring the virtues of quiet sides will move on to the next set we make it worse with thunder- with the US, implosive tendencies flaring diplomacy and humility. of distraction after having “won” ing blusters that unsettle small- # $7> up in Hong Kong, Tibet and with the The fact is that China has an this round. But the essential er neighbours and send them Uighurs. The re-election of Taiwanese expansionist agenda while India point of “tripping diplomacy” is scurrying into the willing arms : President Tsai Ing-Wen, who has brazen- does not. This is reflected in well-nigh forgotten. of China. Uber-nationalism that ly slammed the door on the Chinese offer Chinese realpolitik and its chess- Reality is that 2020 is not is seen and heard in political ral- - ( of “one country, two systems,” dealt a fur- board moves. Denial and decep- 1962 even though the Indian lies need to be inked where it ther blow. Chinese President Xi Jinping tion are a standard feature of )3 ' Q32=F armed forces are numerically matters, that is in defence bud- ( is desperately looking for distraction and Chinese diplomacy and no and materially lesser than the gets. All talk of mass exodus of is showcasing some “wins.” He is punting amount of serving tea on a )+& , > PLA. However, the Chinese US firms from China to India is 5 on the tried and tested formula of patri- swing can undo that basic would know better than most more social media fantasy, like G otism to “manufacture” distraction. instinct. When Xi was being per- =3&&>=3 ,2 that numeric superiority is not the cadre call for boycotting In such times, the media becomes the sonally charmed in Ahmedabad, )3 !,G3=2"32 enough. Limited combat opera- Chinese products. A bulk of this foremost weapon for subterfuge and the People’s Liberation Army tions against India in 1967 at lopsided trade with China is # H inflaming passions that tend to divert pas- (PLA) was engaged in a border , =3G3= , Nathu La and Cho La or the done by the Indian Government ( sions from real issues. It is in this back- fracas at that very moment. The ,4 E+&) ,23 more expansive war against the itself. # drop that a rather bizarre, loaded and fac- same China, which selectively +2 Vietnamese forces in 1979 would Instead, the citizenry has to 9 > 7 7 5 tually questionable goad was made by Xi posits a “Dragon-Elephant validate this but the Chinese did put pressure on the Government when he said, “It is necessary to explore tango,” will have no qualms to =,E3&& ,2+4 get a bloody nose, both times. to revert to old-fashioned and /+ ways of training and preparing for war veto India in favour of an inter- Worse for the Chinese, professional diplomacy that is S because epidemic control efforts have been national terrorist like Masood 4,"+'F )+ today’s PLA is also the largest not necessarily conducted under normalised.” The supposed “enemy” was Azhar. & 2, military to have never partaken the glare of the media lens or ( not named. It could be anyone — Taiwan, To get carried away by in any tangible combat experi- with one eye permanently fixat- the US or India — given the prevailing dis- “hometown diplomacy” is rem- 23'3&&+= 4F ence whereas Indian soldiers are ed on electoral prospects. China sonance. The Indian media does no ser- iniscent of Hindi Chini Bhai ',2 >'3 combat-experienced and tested. fears India as a “moral idea” vice in biting the bait with its own pro- Bhai (India and China are broth- The Chinese are masters of which intrinsically resonates clivity for war-mongering and provoking ers) naivety. Border issues >2 3= )3 knowing when to bargain as also across global capitals. We cannot H the citizenry to adopt their own diversion- between India and China date !4+=3 ,E )3 just how much. They will limit look and sound like China. Xi’s % $ ( ary views. Uber-nationalism is also fod- back to decades but a consensus their activism to the levels “thought on diplomacy” is - S % $ F* der for TRPs. Besides, it also ostensibly on delinking the same was estab- "3 + 432& ,= already established and keep unapologetic about its hege- projects a “positive” outlook of Indian lished by way of improving bilat- the kettle boiling with existing monic intent. India needs to S capabilities. eral relations. Today, a break- - ) ,23 3F3 and new-found proxies in the “manage” the same by lowering Amid the media din, the official dis- down of that diplomatic under- 3="+2324F sub-continent. They just found rhetoric, strengthening military- 4 ( pensation has maintained an unusual standing is apparent. Rhetoric on a convenient opening for limit- economic muscle and yet postur- silence, unlike the fuming free-for-all both sides needs to be lowered E R+3 ,2 ed distraction as the Indian ing peace and reason. Basically, against Pakistan. Somewhere, the chinks and not escalated. Beyond a 343',=+4 diplomacy and the Government beat China at its own game by # in our foreign policy (especially with our point, the Chinese themselves =,& 3'& inadvertently afforded the playing to its strengths. The ele- neighbours) are getting embarrassingly cannot afford to open yet anoth- chance. phant needs to remain calm, wise exposed with traditional allies like Nepal, er “front” in these trying times. The foremost lesson for and powerful. It must never Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, too, rolling So when the dust settles, India is to not be taken in by its forget the ignoble fire-spewing their eyes gently at China. Indian diplo- both sides will claim to have own charm offensives and instincts of the dragon. 2 macy seems to have got carried away with “bloodied each other’s nose,” instead strengthen its “core” in (The writer, a military veter- its own supposed stridency and circum- their cadres will be electrified defence and economy. As it is, an, is a former Lt Governor of stantial “pivot” with an ultimately fickle and then, the leadership on both the diplomatic dice is loaded and Andaman & Nicobar Islands) > % - !! ? $ R ! ( . # ) / 0 # P*+*+ ,- $ O -), # /? ./01Q # - G = ( D 3 4 ( $ # ' & O 5 6 ( $ >& D 2 O $ ./0+ ,- # $ # $# # 27 77 9: 8 ;4 9 8427 29>7 !7 7 8 9 K. & $$ K& K= ,O/ K. & - P Q ( : % 5 0 0 1 0 . 00 - ) 0.1 ( ,-; # S < - = > Sir — This refers to the editori- " 10 $ $ Sir — The Corona pandemic has 6 - - ?6--@ ! : al, “Racist attack” (June 1). ! O affected almost every sphere of George Floyd’s death is a dastard- , # " 2 our lives. All sectors of the econ- < 5 ,-S - ly and brutal act. The image of " > " " omy remain paralysed, thus 5 / him begging for air to breathe is L M affecting their financial position. A 7( tragic. The circumstances around # ' It’s only now that the economy is his death are a shame not only for ( # , resuming activities. But with life - = 7 # the US, which still follows racism $ 0 $ 7 slowing down, this is the time for ( in this computer age, but also for : 8:6 7;8 $ us to inculcate positive changes. ( the rest of humanity. It is noth- 7 :1 708 < 790 K The vacuum created due to ing but a vulgar display of ( 76 # $ L COVID-19 also reminded us of authority and arrogance by the O 4 # + & ! an old saying, “Necessity is the % ( police and is a case that must be >& ' # E mother of invention.” Even as life 7S ( condemned in harsh terms. It is / ? / & remained stagnant, we learnt to % a sheer violation of human rights. # $ # ',G remain “self-dependent” and The hope is that the law and judi- ! & practise “self-reliance.” Barring a ciary will do justice to Floyd. # ) - # few cases, in general people were # " 6 ( NR Ramachandran $ ! cooperative, confining themselves 4 Chennai & $ ' to their homes and maintaining P # F # minimum interaction. Now that 7 # # our fight against the COVID 6 - ! 4 ?6-!4@ ' ! % 7! 9 < 9 pandemic will continue until a 6S 7S - = # vaccine/cure is found, it is for the Sir — Though just some time people to stay safe. The lifting of 3 : B P: 4 Q ( ago, youngsters, especially curbs will see a spontaneous rise ( ,- 6 school-going kids, were prohib- The education sector was their teachers, who have become been raised by experts. They fear in cases. But people must volun- ( ited from using mobile phones one among the first to cope with “regular visitors” right on their that overuse of digital devices and tarily observe safety protocols and computers for a longer peri- the Coronavirus crisis. It started table and in their hands. too much exposure to the inter- while going about their lives. ,- 7 : B ( od of time, nowadays, they are adapting various methods to be in Now that online classes have net can harm young minds in a Gobardhan Singh the ones who use digital devices touch with the learners. In India, become a go-to solution, helping hazardous way and that is unpre- Ranchi ( ( # 6 % 6-!4 for long hours as online classes lakhs of students are now glued to educational institutions beat the dictable. have become a norm, thanks to their laptops and mobile screens, pandemic so as to push their aca- M Pradyu , 6 7 the COVID-19 pandemic. listening and interacting with demic calendars, concerns have Kannur 447 42;297=> 382 2 3 10.# "#$'.#01"#$' % % % % " " & #% "&& Q &, #P %% 3#% &,& % % % ,% % 3 " & % @ ' O 4+' L L " & # 0
(&#'() #'- O 6 > '% ! % ! ( (-!( ( > 6 " (- ( ! ( % 8 > ?8>@ 8 - $ # 8 # ( % J : 4 ? :4@ 8> 8 # ( # ( 8 , # 6 > ( (6(> : ( 6 ./CF $ # " # ( +''('0 $ 7 7 > *+.C # ( 6 eralding a new chapter in agricultural 6 %(: market reforms in India, on May 15 6 ( 5 HFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 6 6 made three major announcements under the > “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.” The first # 6 > ( announcement was about the Centre’s decision $ - 8 # to enact a legislation to enable direct purchase of >S - # specified commodities — under entry 42 of the - > ( Union List and entry 33 of the Concurrent List - > — from farmers outside the designated 6 - (A 6 # Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs). Next was the move to enact a Central ( ED 3 *+.E ( law on contract farming to provide a legal frame- work for farmers to engage with processors, aggre- 6 8 ( gators, large retailers and exporters in a fair and ( # > transparent manner. Third was the decision to K0* >($ A amend the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), > ?>$A>@ ! 6 %( 1954 and take off pulses, cereals, edible oil, oil : >$A> 9 seeds, onions and potatoes from the purview of $ - ? $ >@ this archaic law. > ( ( To understand the full ramifications of the ( proposed enactments, at the outset, let us take a )3&3 look at the existing regulations. At present, trade 6 , E+=" in agri-commodities is governed by a highly- =3E,="& > restrictive legislation viz. the APMC Act. This 8 8> empowers State Governments to specify market +=3 # P Q P areas — where farmers bring their produce for 232 3 , laws. In a daring move, the then BJP which comes in conflict with “social dis- three months, these States have gone a Q :4 5 sale. These are operated and regulated by mar- '=3+3 Government, led by Devendra Fadnavis, tancing” — a pre-requisite for prevent- step further by bringing an element of ? 6 # 6@ # ket committees. There are a total of about 5,000 + +=+4434 had approved in August 2018, an ing the spread of the deadly virus. permanence. That serves as the icing on $ # 8 6 such markets or mandis across the country. +==+2!3"32 amendment to the Maharashtra Due to the dire need for adhering the cake. But some doubts remain. 8> 8 - The stated objective of the APMCs is to pro- E,= &344 2! Agricultural Produce Marketing to “social distancing”, Modi asked the For one, most States continue to % > mote organised marketing of farm commodities E+=" =, >'3 (Development and Regulation) Act, States to suspend certain provisions of turn a deaf ear to the Centre’s wish. Even ( > < ( to ensure fair play, achieve an efficient system of +2 '+2 ',3R & 1963, in sync with the Centre’s model their respective APMC laws for three in the four States, where the changes buying and selling of commodities, protect - ) )3 + "'&# law. That was done through the ordi- months to make way for purchase of have been brought about, these will have farmers from intermediaries and traders and to nance route. But Fadnavis was forced to farmers’ produce directly from their to be passed by the State Assemblies in # 8 :4 > )3&3 + " + ensure better prices and timely payment for the /=3+. 2! withdraw the Bill on November 28, 2018 doorsteps by large farmers’ producers the end. Given the deep-rooted vested - - 6 ( produce. Far from achieving these objectives, from the legislative council, a day after organisations (FPOs), large buyers such interest, a Maharashtra-type fiasco can’t :4 < % farmers are being exploited by a network of )3 ",2, ,4F it was passed. as processors, millers, exporters, coop- be ruled out. In this backdrop, the ( > licenced traders and middlemen, who have a ,E + E3- The continued writ of the APMCs eratives, individual traders and so on. Centre’s decision to enact a Central law, 8> - complete stranglehold over these platforms. 4 '32'3 has meant that there is no free move- Some States like Madhya Pradesh, wielding the rarely-used power under 8 > ?8>@ 9 $ While on one hand, farmers don’t get to sell =+ 3=& + ment of farm products even within the Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka the Constitution to regulate inter-State 6 ! their entire produce at the Minimum Support State, forget free inter-State trade. With responded by making amendments in trade and intra-State trade, makes 8 Price (MSP), on the other, no alternative platforms '=3+3 several pieces of State legislation creat- their APMC laws (using the ordinance major sense. The law will enable an enti- " (( are available where they could sell. Even '," 3 ,2 ing impregnable zones, even the much- route as none of the State Assemblies are ty to buy farm produce from farmers Government agencies don’t come forward to buy +2 )>& trumpeted electronic national agricul- in session, courtesy the prevailing emer- directly anywhere in the country, even ..+++ .0+++ 8 when the market price dips below the MSP. ture market (e-NAM) has failed to take gency). As per the amendment, the outside the regulated market yards. 8 )34 /,) Actually, the problem is much deeper. E+="3=& +2 off. The processors, exporters and other entire State is declared as a “single mar- At the same time, the amendment # $ S 8 ?$8@ ( This has to do with a cozy nexus between large buyers have no incentive to invest ket” wherein a trader can get a single in the ECA to remove fetters such as : ! politicians and grain traders that has existed and ',2&>"3=&# in agri-infrastructure. The archaic ECA licence for purchase of agricultural stock limits (these limits will be imposed ?: !@ $8 flourished for decades. A grain trader has a fun- -)3)3= (1954) with its draconian provisions, produce from any mandi within it. only in exceptional circumstances) will > A(H < 6 6 damental interest in ensuring that he minimis- ,= 2, )3&3 especially with regard to stock limits, Further, it allows trade in all farm com- enable large buyers viz. processors, es his payout to the farmer for the grains he buys. +'>+44F &33 )3 acts as a further disincentive. modities, including livestock, outside the millers, exporters and so on, to scale up 6(# : $ ?6#:$@ He can succeed in this gameplan if the farmer is 4 !) ,E )3 +F All this boils down to farmers not regulated APMC markets. purchases, thus providing sustained left high and dry by State agencies. So, he collab- =3"+ 2& getting a remunerative price for their This has not only kept COVID–19 support to farmers. The proposed < 7 orates with the politicians in the ruling establish- , /3 &332 produce on the one hand and con- at bay (as the traders went to the farm- Contract Law —enforceable in all States ment to ensure that State agencies remain weak sumers having to pay a high price on the ers’ doorstep instead of the latter hav- — will clearly lay down rules of the game 7 and de-motivated. other — even as a number of interme- ing to go all the way to the mandi) but for a processor/large retailer that it must ( This nexus has also come in the way of diaries in the supply chain appropriate also fetched a remunerative price for follow to ensure that farmers are not # > - ?> -@ ( amending the APMC Act to make way for alter- a major slice of what the latter pays. their produce by offering more choice, taken for a ride. ( (( native channels of selling, such as direct purchase Needless to say, that the resulting low resulting in higher income. No wonder, These farm reforms are intended to by bulk buyers, processors, exporters and so on income not only keeps farmers poor but amid the gloom and doom in most create a parallel arrangement for selling 8> 6S (the revenue State Governments get from levy of also boomerangs on overall economic other sectors of the economy, agricul- farm produce and can co-exist with the # market fee on transactions at the mandis has growth through reduction in rural pur- ture is expected to show a positive APMCs. These aim at breaking the ? ( proved to be another major deterrent. In 2017, chasing power. The extant state of growth rate of over three per cent dur- monopoly of a few licenced traders at F+ D* @ ( the Modi Government had passed a Model affairs is not good for boosting exports ing the current year (of course, this will mandis, create competition and thus " ( Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing on a sustainable basis either. be helped by normal monsoon predict- help both farmers and consumers. > 6 (> [Promotion and Facilitation] Law containing pro- The COVID-19 crisis may have ed by the meteorological department). Whether or not these actually see the visions to give more options to farmers for sell- come as a blessing in disguise. It In retrospect, there is some reason light of the day remains to be seen. For " ( ing their crop and greater flexibility to traders gripped India at a time when the Rabi to rejoice over the changes in APMC now, the Government deserves some " " # such as ‘single pan-State licence’ for buying from crop, mostly the winter staple wheat, was laws by the aforementioned States, accolades for at least putting on the table ! ( anywhere in the State). ready for harvest. April–May is the peri- which has enabled private trade to com- long-pending reforms in agri-market- True to its nomenclature, the model law is a od when farmers congregate at the man- plement efforts of State agencies in ing, which if carried through, will be mere showpiece as until hitherto (prior to the dis. Being the only platform where farm- ensuring record procurement from the truly revolutionary. ? R COVID–19 crisis, to be specific), a majority of ers could sell their produce, this would farmers. While Modi had asked for sus- (The writer is a New Delhi-based S S @ the States showed no interest in amending their have led to overcrowding at the markets pension of the relevant provisions for policy analyst) &R (
years ago, economist Amartya Sen 1,000 boys stood at 914 — which is the campaign of 2015, to incentivise major consequence of such preference practice and directed the Tamil Nadu research and documentation on this argued that 100 million women were lowest since Independence. Now that retention of the girl child. Several State poses a serious risk to bodily integri- Government to pass an order imple- subject globally. Further, it is also crit- “missing.” However, much before this the registration of births is compulso- Governments have also implemented ty of intersex infants and children. menting the ban. However, infanticide ically important to initiate a dialogue usage was coined, the phenomenon ry, the SRB data is considered to be innovative initiatives like the “Cradle Intersex children in India are at con- of intersex babies and children con- on the need for an international behind the phrase was a reality in quite accurate. The problem is graver Baby” scheme of the Tamil Nadu stant risk of forced surgical and med- tinues to be an ignored issue in India. instrument to prevent intersex infan- India, reflected in the practice of sex in five States (Andhra Pradesh, Government. Launched in 1992, the ical intervention in the form of sex It is estimated that every year, more ticide and a complete ban on sex nor- determination, selective abortions Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and aim of the scheme was to encourage normalising surgeries to align their than 10,000 intersex children are malising surgeries. and female infanticide. There were no Tamil Nadu) which have an SRB equal parents to give female children up for body as per the normative definition born in India. Having already established a legal &(!($' *"# official numbers on female foeticide to or below 840. adoption by providing for cradles at of traditional gender identity i.e. male Still, our official statistics, includ- protection regime for intersex children #'- )1 until the National Crime Records Prevention of female foeticide and Government hospitals and Primary and female. In most cases, intersex ing the census, do not provide any against unnecessary surgeries, India Bureau (NCRB) started collecting infanticide has been the focus of a Health Centres (PHCs). The two-fold children are assigned as male at birth. authentic population data of intersex has a unique opportunity to lead the data on this crime in 2014. However, wide range of the Government’s objective was to prevent female infan- This heinous practice is wide- children in the country. intersex human rights movement if it he recent killing of a one-day- the consequences of killing the girl efforts since the 1990s, with some suc- ticide and also stop illegal sale of spread in several Indian States, includ- Over the years, various United can proactively put an end to intersex old girl child in Tamil Nadu’s child before or after birth are clearly cesses and many challenges. The babies. ing Kerala, which claims to be a model Nation (UN) committees have high- infanticide. To achieve these goals, the TTiruvannamalai district has reflected in the skewed sex-ratios in child sex ratio has continued to be on This measure of the Tamil Nadu State in terms of human development lighted this issue. In 2019, expressing Centre and States must undertake brought to the fore the unending prac- the country. the decline even after the enactment Government also encouraged report- indicators. Even worse, the medical concern over the “mercy killing” of urgent steps to ensure prevention and tice of female infanticide. The murder In 2016, the Government released of a Central law in 1994 banning the ing of this crime unlike other States community also justifies such proce- intersex children with disabilities, the prosecution in cases of female and was discovered on the complaint of an data based on the civil registration sys- use of prenatal diagnostic tests for sex where the cases are massively under- dures, displaying a shocking ignorance UN Committee on Rights of Persons intersex infanticide. alert medical officer who suspected tem. It showed that the sex ratio at determination. Aside from this legal reported. In addition to improving law of intersex human rights. For instance, with Disabilities recommended the (Singh is Executive Director, Srishti foul play. birth (SRB) had fallen from 946 girls measure, the Union and State enforcement and preventing access to doctors working in a hospital in Government to “protect intersex chil- Madurai-LGBTQIA+ student volunteer Being the second reported for every 1,000 boys in 1949 to 877 in Governments have undertaken sever- ultrasonography, measures like Kerala have admitted performing dren from attacks against their lives movement and Madurai is the elected instance of female infanticide from the 2014. A deeper crisis is revealed al policy initiatives such as the “Cradle Baby” scheme are critical. such surgeries on intersex children and and any related harmful practices.” Intersex Representative and Executive region, this case has demonstrated that when the data on girls in the age group National Action Plan of 1991 to The preference for the male child have also highlighted the preference The “missing intersex children” Board Member of International this evil practice is alive even during of zero-six years is examined. In Balika Samriddhi Yojana in 1997 to leading to a skewed sex ratio has been of parents for the male child. In 2019, phenomenon is not limited to India. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and the current pandemic. Nearly 30 2011, the number of girls below six per the latest Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao well-documented. However, another the Madras High Court outlawed this There is an urgent need for more Intersex Association, Geneva) 4
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Chaos with a sick agenda, we can eas- “The only way to bear this " filed by the Sindh government slain journalist’s parents also hem,” The Washington Post erupted in Union Square, with ily work through them to pain is to turn all that anguish $ ! to suspend a high court verdict approached the Supreme reported. Police have arrested at flames leaping up two stories GREATNESS!” he said. to purpose. And as President, I E >& that overturned the convic- Court against the acquittal of least 2,564 people in two dozen from trash cans and piles of Earlier in the day, he will help lead this conversation tion of al-Qaeda leader Ahmed the convicts. US cities over the weekend. street debris, the Times said. announced that his adminis- — and more importantly, I will Omar Saeed Sheikh in the kid- On Monday, a three mem- Nearly a fifth of those arrests “It is the first time so many tration will be designating listen, just as I did today visiting # " napping and murder of Daniel ber bench headed by Chief were in Los Angeles, it said. local leaders have simultane- ANTIFA as a Terrorist the site of last night’s protests in Pearl in 2002, in a setback to Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard The unrest initially began ously issued such orders in the Organization. ANTIFA is Wilmington,” he said. >& the US efforts to get justice for the appeals in Islamabad. in Minneapolis in Minnesota face of civic unrest since 1968, regarded as a militant, left- The Committee to Protect $ $ # E " 1< the American journalist. The apex court after initial but has now spread across the after the assassination of the wing, anti-fascist political Journalists, in a late night state- " $ E O $ Pearl, the 38-year-old South hearing refused to suspend the country, with reports of vio- Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr,” activist movement in the US. It ment said several dozen cov- # # Asia bureau chief for The Wall Sindh High Court judgment lence coming in from across the report said. comprises autonomous activist ering the protests have been 9 7 9, Street Journal, was abducted and asked the provincial gov- major cities including Los Police fired tear gas near groups that aim to achieve their harassment, as well as arrested $ and beheaded while he was in ernment to provide complete Angeles, Chicago, New York, the White House on Sunday political objectives through the by law enforcement agencies. Pakistan investigating a story in record of the case. It also said Houston, Philadelphia and night to dissuade protesters use of direct action rather than >#&# # 2002 on the alleged links the petition contained irrele- Washington DC. who had smashed the windows through policy reform. 97 , between the country’’s powerful vant sections. "" O# ,P $ = ? O $ “The United States of prominent buildings, over- US Attorney General # spy agency ISI and al-Qaeda. “We should be provided a William Barr said that the vio- $ # remained a tinderbox of emo- turned cars and set fires, with L O M E O # On April 2, a two-judge complete record of the case,” tion, anger and continued vio- smoke seen rising from near the lence instigated and carried out 7 !9429 !7' ;!7!! 9 9 ! , Sindh High Court bench over- said bench member Justice lence on Sunday, the sixth day Washington Monument, it said. by the organisation and other 49 429P >27927 M :N " # turned the death sentence of Manzoor Malik. of nationwide unrest since the For the past few days, thou- similar groups in connection 9!! 9!!42'>7 ( British-born 46-year-old al- “I want to look at all the death of yet another black man sands of protestors have gath- with the rioting is domestic ter- 87 8:!29 29;724 47 94 # & Qaeda leader, who was con- records so that I can under- at the hands of the police,” The ered outside the White House rorism and will be treated I47 42I 92479>42I # victed in the abduction and stand all the points.” New York Times reported. raising slogans against President accordingly. The Trump 294;724 4 9!29 2I 9 '4274 7 99 429 , >& murder of Pearl in 2002. The court adjourned the Birmingham, protesters Trump. According to CNN, administration alleges that it 78 984 3 # He has been in jail for the hearing for an indefinite peri- started to tear down a President Trump was briefly appears the violence is planned, 7' ; ;2:42>27927 29 >& # ' > & past 18 years. od, after the Sindh government Confederate monument that taken to the underground organised, and driven by anar- !24829I7984 # The court also acquitted sought time to submit the the city had previously covered bunker for some time during chistic and far left extremists, 9I278 94 9!9 429 27427 O = & " his three aides — Fahad record of the trial court. with a tarp amid a lawsuit the protest outside the White using ANTIFA-like tactics, 8'742II8 ,49>428 L M Naseem, Salman Saqib and The apex court ordered the between the state attorney gen- House, while First Lady Melania many of whom travel from out !7 4M 42>4 '8 O L M $ # Sheikh Adil- serving life sen- counsel representing the Sindh eral and the city. Trump and their son Barron of state to promote the violence. 42'>7N !9 429! tences in the case. government, Farooq H Naek, In Boston, a police SUV was were also taken to the bunker. Former Vice President Joe ;724 4 9!8748 9>47 E $ # The Bench announced the to submit the detailed record set ablaze near the State House, President Trump made no Biden, who is the presumptive 7 ;29 3 verdict on the appeals filed by before the court. 6+- $ ! ' "72(7 ( +2 5=> @! : 4 97 "9 47 3%.+( 1 + & % $ 7 9 9 >&+ 7 :08 ;16 7 69 85; L $M =,"3 $ / < 70 ;;1 1; 807 0,*+-,((1 = 0 70 :5: 0 :<< he first day of June saw & 1 :9 <6; 15 715 coronavirus restrictions ' 7; T % *,B(,(-* >. 1 59 881 8; 60< ease from Asia to Europe on 51 666 $ Monday, even as US protests " # + 1 88 7;5 88 05< against police brutality sparked " 2 ) E 7 :: ::1 1: :61 fears of new outbreaks. The & 1 ;90 ),.B0,B)) ! 7 :8 915 : 976 Colosseum opened its ancient 10 doors in Rome, ferries restart- $ ed in Bangladesh, golfers played 51 096# in Greece, students returned in L4$ +0+% +0 Britain and Dutch bars and # & restaurants were free to wel- $ / M . come hungry, thirsty patrons. # Countries around the Moscow: Russia will start giv- There is currently no vac- Washington: Researchers have land China, three times lower Mediterranean Sea tentatively & ! ing its first drug approved to cine for Covid-19, the disease found that populations living in in the Bolivian Andes than in kicked off a summer season treat Covid-19 to patients next caused by the new coronavirus, higher altitudes, especially 3,000 the rest of the country and four where tourists could bask in week, its state financial backer and human trials of several metres above the sea level, sig- times lower in the Ecuadoran their famously sunny beaches told Reuters, a move it hopes existing antiviral drugs have yet nificantly report lower levels of Andes. while still being protected by $ will ease strains on the health to show efficacy. coronavirus infections than Cusco in Peru, a pic- social distancing measures system and speed a return to A new antiviral drug from their lowland counterparts. turesque Andean valley, the from a virus that is marching three months. Italy is eager to ond-worst death toll behind the normal economic life. Gilead called remdesivir has The Washington Post cited high-altitude city of 420,000 relentlessly around the world. reboot its tourism industry, United States, eased restrictions Russian hospitals can begin shown some promise in small one peer-reviewed study, pub- residents, had only recorded “We are reopening a sym- which accounts for 13% of its despite warnings from health # giving the antiviral drug, which efficacy trials against Covid-19 lished in the journal the death of three tourists from bol. A symbol of Rome, a sym- economy. officials that the risk of spread- is registered under the name and is being given to patients Respiratory Physiology & Mexico, China and Britain, bol for Italy,” said Alfonsina The Vatican Museums’ ing Covid-19 was still too 96 666 $ Avifavir, to patients from June by some countries under com- Neurobiology, in which between March 23 and April 3, Russo, director of the famous keyholder — the “clav- great. Some elementary class- 11, the head of Russia’s RDIF passionate or emergency use researchers from Australia, at the start of Peru’s strict Colosseum’s archaeological igero” who holds the keys to all es reopened in England and " 2 sovereign wealth fund told rules. Avifavir, known generi- Bolivia, Canada and national lockdown. Since then, park. “(We are) restarting in a the galleries on a big ring on his people could now have limited " Reuters in an interview. cally as favipiravir, was first Switzerland looking at epi- there has not been another positive way, with a different wrist — opened the gate in a sign contact with family and friends, " # He said the company developed in the late 1990s by demiological data from Bolivia, covid-19 fatality in the entire pace, with a more sustainable both symbolic and literal that the but only outdoors and with >& behind the drug would manu- a Japanese company later Ecuador and Tibet found that Cusco region, even as the dis- tourism.” Museums were back in business. social distancing. facture enough to treat around bought by Fujifilm as it moved Tibet’s infection rate was “dras- ease has claimed more than Greece lifted lockdown Still, strict crowd control In Asia, Bangladesh restart- 60,000 people a month. into healthcare. Agency tically” lower than that of low- 4,000 lives nationally. Agency measures Monday for hotels, measures were in place at both ed bus, train, ferry and flight )'* / ' campsites, open-air cinemas, landmarks: visitors needed services Monday, hoping that a 7; - ) golf courses and public swim- reservations to visit, their tem- gradual reopening revives an 5K'27 2!, 8222;99> ! ! $ ming pools, while b eaches and peratures were taken before economy in which millions museums reopened in Turkey entering and masks were have become jobless. Traffic # L)'* 9 and bars, restaurants, cinemas mandatory. jams and crowds of commuters '+ 3 ,-2 The Government post- some also said that limiting the and museums came back to life “Having the opportunity to clogged Manila as the / O poned the planned opening of number of people who could in the Netherlands. see the museums by making a Philippines tried to kickstart its any South Africans spent two grades for another week so come into their church is “Today, we opened two booking and not having to economy. # Mtheir Monday morning that some under-prepared against their values. Cairo: Aid organisations are rooms and tomorrow three. It’s wait in line for three hours is Around 6.19 million infec- / lining up outside liquor stores, schools could get ready to South Africa has reported making an urgent plea for like building an anthill,” Athens an opportunity,” said visitor tions have been reported M as alcohol sales were allowed resume classes for grades 7 and over 32,000 Covid-19 cases funding to shore up their oper- hotel owner Panos Betis said as Stefano Dicozzi. worldwide, with over 372,000 # again after a two-month ban 12, the final years of elementary and more than 600 people ations in war-torn Yemen, say- employees wearing face masks The Dutch relaxation of people dying, according to a / O * 3 because of the coronavirus school and high school. have died. The government ing they have already been tidied a rooftop restaurant and coronavirus rules took place on tally by Johns Hopkins 70 outbreak. Places of worship were warns that the number of infec- forced to stop some of their cleaned a window facing the a major holiday with the sun University. The true death toll E - ) But while South Africa — allowed to open from Monday tions will continue to increase work even as the coronavirus ancient Acropolis. “We can’t blazing, raising immediate fears is believed to be significantly $ & with the continent’s most devel- with limits on the number of and the peak is not expected rips through the country. Some compare the season to last of overcrowding in popular higher, since many died with- oped economy and the highest people in congregations, yet until August or September. 75% of UN programs in Yemen year. We were at 95% capacity. beach resorts. The new rules let out ever being tested. number of confirmed cases of many religious groups said they Still, the relaxation of the have had to shut their doors or Our aim now is to hang in bars and restaurants serve up to The US has seen nearly 1.8 # * Covid-19 — relaxed its strict would refuse the opportunity. alcohol ban came as a relief to reduce operations. The global there till 2021.” 30 people inside if they keep million infections and over - ' lockdown, the reopening of They said they were concerned many, who chose restocking body’s World Food Program A long line of masked vis- social distancing, but there’s no 1,06,000 deaths in the pan- 4 most school classes was delayed about the danger of allowing their liquor cabinets instead of had to cut rations in half and itors snaked outside the Vatican standing at bars and reserva- demic, which has dispropor- $ ;: and there was debate about people to gather in an enclosed going straight to work on the U.N.-funded health services Museums, which include the tions are necessary. tionately affected racial minori- # how churches could safely building — something health day much of the country’s were reduced in 189 out of 369 Sistine Chapel, as they Britain, which with over ties in a nation that does not resume services. experts warn against — and economy also reopened. hospitals nationwide. 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23- 34) from Baa2. India’s local-cur- Moody’s had last downgraded weakening of debt affordabili- arket benchmark index rency senior unsecured rating India’s rating in 1998. ty and persistent stress in parts MSensex on Monday rallied oody’s Investors Service too has been lowered to Baa3 The negative outlook of the financial system, all of 879 points on heavy buying in Mon Monday downgraded from Baa2, and its short-term reflects dominant, mutually- which policymaking institu- financial, FMCG and energy India’s sovereign credit rating local currency rating to P-3 reinforcing, downside risks tions will be challenged to stocks as the Government start- for the first time in more than from P-2. The outlook remains from deeper stresses in the mitigate and contain. ing the process to unlock the two decades, saying policy- negative. economy and financial system The agency said its economy boosted investor sen- makers will be challenged to “The decision to down- that could lead to a more upgrade of India’s ratings to timent. Positive cues from the mitigate risks of low growth, grade India’s ratings reflects severe and prolonged erosion Baa2 in November 2017 was global markets also helped the deteriorating fiscal position Moody’s view that the country’s in fiscal strength than Moody’s based on the expectation that key equity indices extend gains and financial sector stress. policymaking institutions will currently projects, it added. effective implementation of for the fourth session in a row. Downgrading India’s rating be challenged in enacting and Moody’s said slow reform key reforms would strengthen After skyrocketing 1,250 by a notch to ‘Baa3’ from implementing policies, which momentum and constrained sovereign’s credit profile points during the day, the 30- ‘Baa2’ assigned in November effectively mitigate policy effectiveness have con- through a gradual but persis- share BSE Sensex settled 879.42 2018, Moody’s estimated India the risks of a sustained period tributed to a prolonged period tent improvement in econom- points or 2.57 per cent higher GDP shrinking by 4 per cent — of relatively low growth, sig- of slow growth, compared to ic, institutional and fiscal at 33,303.52. first full fiscal contraction in nificant further deterioration in India’s potential, that started strength. The NSE Nifty surged more than four decades, as the the general Government fiscal before the Covid-19, and it “Since then, implementa- 245.85 points or 2.57 per cent country faces a prolonged peri- position and stress expects this to continue well tion of these reforms has been to finish at 9,826.15. Bajaj od of slower growth. in the financial sector,” Moody’s beyond the pandemic. relatively weak and has not Finance was the top gainer in tough sanctions over China’s well while Pharma stocks came Accordingly, India’s for- said. Moody’s said India faces a resulted in material credit the Sensex pack, rising around new national security law for under selling pressure,” Deepak eign-currency and local-cur- ‘Baa3’ rating is the lowest prolonged period of slower improvements, indicating lim- 11 per cent, followed by Titan, Hong Kong and Chinese PMI Jasani, Head Retail Research, rency long-term issuer ratings investment grade -- just a growth relative to the country’s ited policy effectiveness,” Tata Steel, SBI, M&M, HDFC, data showed fresh signs of HDFC Securities, said. have been downgraded to Baa3 notch above ‘junk’ status. potential, rising debt, further Moody’s said. IndusInd Bank and Reliance economic recovery, he added. Asian shares advanced to Industries. On the other hand, “The market further ral- three-month highs on Mon as Sun Pharma, Nestle India and lied in the afternoon session progress on re-opening /4/ $ UltraTech Cement were among with much broad-based buying economies helped offset jitters %+ 3 the laggards. seen in both large and mid cap over riots in the US cities and $ - All sectoral indices ended stocks tracked by respective unease over Washington’s power 3$8 on a positive note with BSE indices,” Narendra Solanki, struggle with Beijing. Bourses in ! ! . consumer durables rallying Head- Equity Research Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo "&"3 6.56 per cent, followed by (Fundamental), Anand Rathi, and Seoul settled up to 3 per / . 0 012 metal, finance, bankex, energy, said. Broader midcap and cent higher, and those in Europe $ auto and realty indices. smallcap indices surged up to opened with significant “Domestic shares zoomed at 3.03 per cent. gains.International oil bench- ""666? ">"/+ opening and stayed strong The Home Ministry on mark Brent crude futures were 23- 34) throughout the day as investors Saturday said ‘Unlock-1’ will be trading 0.21 per cent higher at 23- 34) unjab National Bank ignored fourth-quarter GDP initiated in India from June 8 $37.91 per barrel. he Government’s decision P(PNB), the country’s sec- data and reacted positively to under which the nationwide On the currency front, the il marketing companies Tto increase the turnover ond-largest state-owned lender, the government’s decision to lockdown effectuated on March rupee appreciated 8 paise to pro- Ohave hiked the prices of limit for medium units from on Monday said it has reduced come up with a phased re- 25 will be relaxed to a great visionally close at 75.54 against non-subsidised cooking gas 100 crore to 250 crore will its repo-linked lending rate opening of all activities outside extent, including opening of the US dollar. India is likely to and aviation turbine fuel with help infuse technology and (RLLR) by 40 basis points containment zones beginning shopping malls, restaurants and receive 102% rainfall of a long- effect from Monday. promote automation in certain (bps) to 6.65 per cent from 7.05 June 1,” Paras Bothra, President religious places. “Buoyant Asian term average this year, the IMD The price of the 14.2 kilo- sectors and boost outbound per cent. The bank’s marginal of Equity Research, Ashika and European markets helped said on Monday in its 2nd long gram cylinder of non-sub- shipments, according to cost of funds-based lending Stock Broking, said. Positive sentiments. Volumes were also range forecast, raising expecta- sidised LPG gas in Delhi has exporters. rate (MCLR) has also been sentiments also supported after healthy suggesting high deliv- tions for higher farm output in been raised by 11.50 from Federation of Indian revised downwards by 15 bps US President Donald Trump ery activity. Financials, India, which is reeling from the May to 593 per cylinder. Export Organisations President across all tenors. stopped short of specifying Materials and Auto stocks did new coronavirus pandemic. In Kolkata, Mumbai and Sharad Kumar Saraf said that Chennai, the price of LPG has exclusion of exports turnover been raised at 616, 590.50 from total turnover will help in and 606.50, against 584.50, internationalisation of MSMEs 579 and 569.50 per cylinder and will bring their focus on Jaipur: In the ongoing fight respectively. The highest exports. “This will also bene- against Covid, all departments increase was witnessed in fit a lot of gems and jewellery of Government of Rajasthan Chennai with a hike of 37 companies, who would have played their important role. from the price in May. breached the MSME criteria The main corona warriors The Government current- due to sheer cost of their were Doctors, Paramedical ly subsidises 12 cylinders of inputs,” he said in a statement. Staff, Police, District 14.2 kilograms each per house- The cabinet on Monday Administration, Revenue hold in a year. Additional pur- approved further increasing Officers, Teachers, Sanitation chases have to be made at the the limit for medium manu- Staff, Media Personnel and market price. facturing and service units to newspaper hawkers, NGOs and In a statement on Sunday, 50 crore of investment and philanthropists. Indian Oil Corp said that the 250 crore of turnover. The Department of retail selling price of LPG in turnover with respect to exports Information and Public < 8 ! 1 ! + ! Delhi market for the month of will not be counted in the lim- Relations (DIPR) was silently 1 1 : > ! May 2020 was reduced from its of turnover for any catego- playing its role and was keep- ! *(! 744 to 581.50 per cylinder for ry of MSME units whether ing people of the State and (: *' ! all consumers in line with drop micro, small or medium. media informed about all 8% > ! * . > in International prices. “The move is most prag- development of the State 8% * >!! *' ! “For the month of June, matic and will also infuse tech- Government including the there has been an increase in nology as in certain sectors announcements and decisions International prices of LPG. margins are so low. through various forms. = & $ '" E'
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he COVID-19 pandemic has forced us Tto be locked at our home and self-iso- late. It’s been more than two months that we are stuck at home. At this time, wear- ing any makeup seems to be a thing of the past. It feels so liberating not to use any makeup or skin products. It is giving our skin some time to breathe. But at this time we almost neglect to care for our skin. Because this is the time , it needs unique care and attention. We gen- erally forget that our skin is exposed to the summer heat and dust even if you are sit- 6 ting in your home. And, because we all are >0 under the air conditioner all the time, it may just make things even worse. Some people are observing a skin breakout and many other skin problems during the COVID-19 0$7,> lockdown. We should know the reasons and how can take care to avoid such skin con- ditions: woman undergoes many physical and hormonal changes in During this time of summer, heat and Aher life. Some are easy, but some can bring complications warm weather tends to aggravate dry skin, with them. Menstrual cycles, for instance, tend to be accompa- 2 " 87# and especially in low humidity conditions. nied by problems like irregular periods, excessive bleeding, pain, Going outdoors under the harsh sunlight and cramps. has become minimal these days, still dry- Causes of menstrual disorders ' ing of skin is unavoidable. Factors that are responsible for this condition include the Hydrate yourself through the day, as water increased intake of sour, salty, hot, pungent, heavy, and ferment- help to get rid of toxins in the body. Most ed food; meat of fatty and domestic animals; alcoholic beverages; obacco consumption happens people don’t drink water on a regular basis, indigestion; and eating before the previous meal is digested. in two forms- either chewing and this also causes acne. Conditions that also have a strong effect include repeated abor- Ttobacco in the form of smoke- he most common cause of Stop washing your face with any soap. tions, excessive sexual activity, increased physical exertion (walk- less tobacco (pan masala, gutka & Tlung cancer is smoking. Always use a good face wash to clean your ing, riding, weight lifting), emaciation, trauma, and day sleep- khaini) or smoking (cigarettes & Risk of lung cancer is up to 30 skin. It removes dirt from the surface of the ing. Psychological conditions such as grief, anger, lust, and anx- beedi). Tobacco consumed in any times higher in long term smok- ven from studies before subside as soon as the habit is con- skin and keeps the face fresh, and will not iety are also known to play a key role in aggravating menstrual form is extremely addictive because ers compared with lifetime non ECOVID-19 crisis, extensive trolled. Near normal body system dry out the skin as soaps do. problems. of nicotine and three hundred can- smoker. Moreover, tobacco smok- proof underlining the deleterious settings can soon be restored. Don’t eat any kind of junk food. Always According to Ayurveda, poor diet and inefficient digestion cer causing carcinogens. Chewing ers may be more susceptible to impact of tobacco use on lung There have been several stud- take a healthy diet, exercise, hydrate your- are the main causative factors for these disorders. Improperly tobacco accounts for major con- contracting COVID-19, as the act health and its causative connotation ies reiterating the deadly effect of self at regular intervals, sleep well and have digested food leads to the pro- sumption of tobacco in India, mak- of smoking involves contact of fin- with respiratory diseases is all over smoking on lungs. foods which are rich in Vitamin D. So that 3 ! duction of toxins in the body. ing head and neck cancers the gers with the lips, which increas- healthcare research papers. The Chemicals present in tobacco it can keep your skin acne free. These toxins are circulated by most commonly reported forms. es the possibility of transmission effects are damaging to the immune smoking causes irritation of wind- Even if we are confined to our house, we ! !$ the blood to the deep tissues and Smokeless tobacco is usually a mix- of viruses from hand to mouth. system of the smokers too and they pipe, voice box and other parts of still need to follow a dedicated skincare ! channels, where they cause ture of aromatic betel leaves and Smoking shisha or hookah, often are twofold more susceptible to respiratory tract. regime for the nourishment of our skin. blockages and stagnation. These nuts that the user keeps in the involves the sharing of mouth influenza than non-smokers. Excessive mucous is secreted as Nourish the skin with a face pack once a ! ! ! ! conditions cause aggravation of mouth and chews on it for hours. pieces and hoses, which could Furthermore other severe symp- a response to the irritation. It also week and follow a nightly cleansing ritual $ 9 9 9 vata dosha (air) and the rakta When these leaves are chewed upon facilitate the transmission of the toms along with a higher mortali- deposits in the alveoli of lungs every day. These are important for a glow- &! 9! 9 dhatu (blood). The aggravated constantly for long durations, nico- COVID-19 virus in communal ty rate were reported in smokers in reducing lung function and causing ing and healthy skin. vata brings impaired blood into tine is released in the mouth along and social settings the preceding MERS-CoV out- distressed breathing. We should stop using wrong products, $! %! !$; the channels carrying the raj with other flavours, that causes the — Dr Vikas Goswami, break. Gradually the entire air way especially for your skin. If anybody suffers %! $$ (menstrual blood), leading to mouth to produce excessive saliva. Senior Consultant Medical Now we know well that tobac- reduces in size. from dry skin conditions, it is mandatory increase menstrual blood flow. Users generally end up spitting this Oncologist, Max Hospital co use is damaging to our respira- You are already aware of the to use products that are suitable for the skin %! % ; Ayurveda recommends dif- out. While smoking tobacco, nico- tory system, with or without chemicals found in tobacco harm- type. !! &!; ferent types of treatment to tine is released in the lungs and COVID-19. Moreover, COVID-19 ful and cancer causing for both Wash your face regularly. Sitting at home treat menstrual problems. These effects the other organs, tobacco has made the previously deleterious users and passive smokers. does not mean that we do not need to wash &! ; include nourishing and toning when chewed stays in the mouth. effects of tobacco, lethal. If you want ' * ) our face. In this scorching heat, it makes us ! & !$ ! ! herbs as well as rejuvenative Development of tartar can lead to causing gum (periodontal) disease. to quit smoking, no time can be bet- @ ! ! sweat and the dust clog the pores on the skin ! %! treatment in accordance with the gum disease and can negatively Tooth decay or dental caries: ter than this. Research also support % surface. So, it is always necessary to keep nature of the disorder. Massage impact saliva flow in the mouth. It Sugar is often added to enhance the that the effects of smoking starts to your face clean and fresh. Wash your face &! ! and the incorporation of medi- makes it easier for bacteria to stick flavor of smokeless tobacco, increas- properly twice a day. tation and yoga may also be ben- to teeth and gums. Repeated con- ing the risk for tooth decay. The the oral mucosa, causing reduced from betel leaves and slaked lime, But do not wash your face harshly. eficial for permanent elimina- sumption causes various damage to main ingredients of smokeless opening of the mouth and inabili- present in smokeless tobacco, put Splash some water on the face if you feel tion of the problems. It is important to address these menstru- the oral health: tobacco are sand and grit, that ty to eat. people at a risk of cancers of the tired or hot. This will keep the facial skin ation problems because a woman expels a large proportion of Impacts on oral health wear down teeth, causing erosion Oral and throat cancers: Head mouth, pharynx (throat), oesoph- free of excess oil, sweat and bacteria and it her wastes and toxins through this process. If these toxins remain Bad breath: This is the most ini- and sensitivity and neck cancer is the most life- agus (gullet), stomach and pancreas. rescues acne and pimples like skin prob- in the body, they cause further stagnation and blockage within tial and primary impact of repeat- Leukoplakia- Thick white threatening health risk linked with Cancers of the lip and cheek are also lems. the body. ed consumption of smokeless tobac- patched inside the mouth, are smokeless tobacco. common, as the tobacco is pressed Always use moisturiser especially at Ayurvedic tips that will help fight menstrual problems co, happens due to the residue of known to be early signs of mouth Each time a person chews against the lining of the mouth. these times when there is high chances of Take one crushed garlic clove (lahsun) with two cloves (laung) smokeless tobacco is left in the cancer tobacco, poisons are released in the ' % dry skin. Use moisturiser two-three times twice a day during your periods. mouth and stained teeth. Oral submucous fibrosis: A mouth putting them at a greater risk 1 @ a day. When suffering from period cramps, take a teaspoon of aloe Gum infections: Smokeless chronic disease affecting any part of of mouth cancers. ' ! vera gel mixed with a pinch of black pepper or cinnamon (dal- tobacco can irritate your gums, the oral cavity leading to stiffness of Ingredients like betel nuts made * % * $ ( + 3* . chini) powder. Drinking ginger infused herbal tea helps. You can also mix 1 tsp of ginger powder in warm water and have that. inging on chips, chocolates, pop- Take the following decoction from the first day of your peri- Bcorn while watching a Netflix &4 "4 23 ods helps to alleviate the symptoms: Boil one tsp of cumin seeds series or two is our guilty pleasure. with two glasses of water over moderate heat until the mixture We all have had a cheat diet once a * ',G 7; reduces to half. Sieve the seeds. Add a teaspoon of honey and day to satisfy our sudden cravings, $ drink it warm. especially during the recent times Cooling showers and bathing with sandalwood and mint when many of us are spending time ( ( ,!4 essence are helpful. back at home. Watching a movie # + Include spices like cumin (jeera), fenugreek seeds (methi), black without something to munch on &6 , 6 3@@ 37$ 0$0, pepper (kali mirch), cloves (laung), coriander (dhaniya), and mint seems like a big no, but that doesn’t (pudina) in your diet. mean you have to take the unhealth- 1616 ! 2 Include pumpkin, papaya, cucumber, potato, cauliflower, and ier ways. ( ! = peas in your diet. For all those who are looking for a healthy snacking option, pisat- time snack wherever you are. ing. They are also great to carry in switching from the traditional carbo- $ ( chios are here to solve your woes. 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7 %& C ! ( ! % ! ! ! ! ( ! ! ! (4 0 + $ %# %! ! ! ( >$ +,+$ # ith a few lockdown restric- tions having been lifted, a large majority is seen frol- icking in the streets in a W manner that makes it seem that it is back to what life was prior to the outbreak of the pandemic. While advisories such as the practice of disinfecting hands regularly and covering face with masks are possible but maintaining social dis- tancing with customers crowding $ # around a rehri or screening them with an infrared thermometer might seem easy for shopping malls or other corporate $ offices, but are somewhat exclusionary T L" towards street vendors and hawkers due to the nature of their livelihood and #M their socio-economic standing. G Markets are an important part of any local landscape and ensuring their safe- ty is a must. So how are local vendors being prepared to keep hygiene in place? # Experts tell us that the fear is here to stay and the precautions are important to fol- ) low now more than ever. Sangeeta Singh, head of street food programme, National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), said, & + . “Everyone, including the street food ven- $ dors, will have to get used to the new nor- mal to start earning their livelihood. 7;;< There are approximately more than three lakh vendors in Delhi alone, according to NASVI, which is a large number that has been unemployed due O0 ! to everything being shut down. While the & government is preparing these vendors for the new normal, most of them are & ! ! quite unsure if they can immediately go In order to have a proper protocol An example the Indian markets ! & back to selling food items, and are also which was specially designed for street could learn from is that of the Maine worried about not earning enough vendors, NASVI decided to coach them Federation of Farmers’ Markets, which, > because a lot of their food stands were in various measures that they must as soon as the US state discovered its first !!$$ next to public places like the metro sta- take. The training focusses on three cases of the virus, issued guidelines in %!9 ! tion, bus stand, etc.” major aspects — maintaining high lev- public welfare. It wants market cus- HK Sharma, owner of Babu Ram els of personal hygiene, practicing social tomers and the public to know they are ! ! ! & Paranthe Wala, a shop in Chandni distancing at all times and frequent taking immediate and proactive steps to ! 9 ! Chowk, agrees that finding the first cus- cleaning and sanitisation — among ensure markets are safe places to shop tomer is quite difficult because of the other things. during the pandemic. The organisers $ ! ! 9 ! non-operation of metro lines. He shares The NASVI also announced that it were encouraged to streamline their %! ! !9 that they will ensure compliance with will train 500 street food vendors in col- markets to discourage the public from measures to protect themselves and the laboration with FSSAI to assist them in gathering in large numbers or lingering !! 9 ! workers of the shop. Talking about the earning their livelihood by strictly fol- onsite. Inside the markets, the informa- $ !9 ! & procedure being followed, he adds, “We lowing certain safety measures. As a part tion booth will be well-stocked with ! ! !! are taking the basic safety measures such of the first phase, vendors were given hand sanitisers and there will be hand- as wearing protective gears, using disin- training recently. They were informed washing stations available throughout $!> % 9 fectants to keep everything clean, opting and educated about the different kinds the venue. All food sold at the market &0 8 for online payment and of course main- of precautionary measures which include will be pre-packaged and sold by the taing social distance. People are them- food, safety, health and hygiene. They vendors to reduce human contact with ! % ! selves so aware that it’s unlikely they’ll were also taught about the use of dispos- the items as much as possible. The fed- 3 >P break the rules. Even if somebody does, al plates, glasses and the safe use of alco- eration also ensured that the food pur- L1 ! @!! we are ready with our strict protocols.” hol-based hand sanitisers. Apart from chased at local farmers’ market is safer Ask him how important it is to fol- this, the importance of social distancing than that sold in supermarkets. low them, he says, “This is something and hand-washing was also taught to Well, now the public is shattering the + L CL very serious. Everybody has to stick to them. Maybe the solution would also number of people and keeping sanitis- fear surrounding COVID-19 and step- = the guidelines otherwise they will be risk- The training is based on guidelines come from market associations. ers at the entrance of a market are some ping out onto the streets to do away with " ing their own lives as well as of others. for food businesses during the pandem- Screening people at the same place ways that the the associations can take the monotony of sitting at home, we Remember what Modiji said? Jaan hai ic. There are other examples too through where door-frame metal detectors are up the responsibility of ensuring the need fewer hands touching the products $ toh jahan hai. So it’s only if you have a which more such guidelines could be installed, restricting the entry to ensure safety of the vendors and the cus- and ensuring these measures are life, you can have the world.” applied. that there are not more than a certain tomers. observed. # L= ####? “I know that Wajid was going through kidney ailments for a long 3A ! $ time now. Even two years ago, on the @ sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, he had a small accident, where he had hurt ,: himself but things became compli- cated because of his other medica- # tions and low immunity.” $ She added, “He was a generous, affectionate and lovely person who ' had come up the tough way. A tabla D player, a composer, who had the ) intention to do good always. He M would bring home-cooked food for ! # all of us on the sets and used to be + full of enthusiasm. I really got along with him very well and deeply regret -+? +4 losing touch during the lockdown.” = O # ' # Sona had also tweeted, “Heartbreaking news. Wajid is no / 3+" G G+ more. Spent time on the SRGMP ! !%! show with him as a co-judge and he % !B1 ! “Meri toh duniya bilkul alag thi was so kind and generous. I know he Andaaz woh kho gaya was ailing for a while, regret not pick- + Dekhna doobna ho gaya ing up the phone on him in this lock- Doobna tairna ho gaya down. Stunned and sad.” Singer Mamta Sharma, who lent ' 2 O Kya asar mere saath hai her voice to Anarkali Disco Chali, O Mukhtasar mulaakat hai...” Fevicol Se, among other popular
Sajid-Wajid numbers, expressed her # It was singer Wajid Ali’s voice grief by recalling her work with him which made this song from Teri Meri as she considered him to be her Kahaani (2012) quite a favourite “guru” and “mentor.” She earlier among youngsters. The singer later said, “I am not in a clear state of mind # revealed that he had initially com- right now because he was really close ctor Bhumi Pednekar is floods, melting ice caps, L posed the song for his own album but to us. Wajid bhai was just like fam- Aurging the nation to increase in sea levels, food and then decided to use it for the film ily. I am too shocked to say anything. become climate conscious and crop getting destroyed, heat because it matched the situation. Last week, I spoke to him over a is looking to bring together the waves across countries and $ N+ Alas, the song’s meaning now match- video call. He was absolutely fine and who’s who of the film industry continents,” says Bhumi. ####O ) es Wajid’s current situation. His I thought he would be discharged in to spread awareness for nature The actor says she wants
demise at 42 due to Coronavirus has a few days. Meanwhile, this hap- conservation. She is a vocal cli- every citizen to become a cli- O come as a shock to many connois- pened. I am still not out of this trau- mate activist and runs her mate warrior and do their bit seurs of Bollywood music as well as ma. I cannot think of anything right own non-profit initiative called for the cause that is threaten- the Indian music fraternity. now. Whatever I am today, it is Climate Warrior that cele- ing our future generations. O He had tested positive for Wajid has judged various reali- several hit numbers for Salman star- because of him. Over the call, I was brates real-life heroes working Bhumi says, “For World M # Coronavirus a few days ago and was ty shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, along- rers including Laal Dupatta and title in tears looking at him but the smile towards climate change and as Environment Day, Climate also suffering from a kidney ailment, side other prominent names from track of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), on his face was intact and he was an advocacy platform to Warrior is starting a small T L, had undergone a kidney transplant the industry. Shekhar Ravjiani, who Tere Mast Mast Do Nain and Hud consoling me and saying ‘Don’t engage and rally the youth campaign – One Wish For The recently. He had been admitted to judged the 2018 show alongside Hud Dabangg in Dabangg (2010), worry, I am ok, I am good, I will be towards this cause. On this Earth. At this time and in this Surana Hospital at Chembur where Wajid and Richa Sharma, expressed Mashallah in Ek Tha Tiger (2012) alright’. He was such a strong person World Environment Day, current scenario, there are $ his condition had deteriorated and his grief by mailing us some of their and more. and a pillar of positivity.” Bhumi is looking to bring many issues that the world is ? was on a ventilator for the last few photographs from the show sets and Music composer and singer “Rest in harmony my friend. more awareness on this burn- facing as an impact of the cli- - days. He breathed his last in the early said, “I’ll miss my friend.” Shankar Mahadevan wrote, “I am Had the pleasure of working with ing issue. mate crisis. hours of the day. It was Salman Khan’s Pyaar just not able to come to terms with both Sajid-Wajid most loving and “Climate change, as a con- The campaign endeavours Priyanka Chopra, who starred in Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1998), for this. It’s shocking! Good bye dear brilliant. My condolences to his cept, is still not considered as to get thought leaders from my the song, tweeted, “Terrible news. which the Sajid-Wajid composer brother. Love you! Till we meet on family and especially Sajid. a real issue today by a lot of industry to tell the world what ( The one thing I will always remem- duo first scored music for with Teri the other side. Prayers for your #RIPWajidKhan,” Abhishek people. There are such varied is the ‘one wish they have for ber is Wajid bhai’s laugh. Always Jawaani. The actor tweeted, “Wajid peaceful journey Wajid bhai.” Bachchan tweeted. and grave climatic issues hap- the earth’. I can’t wait to share $ smiling. Gone too soon. My condo- will always respect and remember Singer Sona Mohapatra, who has “Gone too soon,” music com- pening across the world which their thoughts to make the ###M lences to his family and everyone you as a person. Love you and may also judged alongside Wajid in a real- poser A R Rahman tweeted. people are not even realising. earth a better place. Let’s pledge grieving. Rest in peace, my friend. your beautiful soul rest in peace.” ity singing show, recalled her expe- —With inputs from TN For instance, increase of for climate justice and let’s unite You are in my thoughts and prayers.” The duo went on to compose rience during the time. She told us, Raghunatha famines, forest fires, droughts, to save our planet.” <
1 @- ! We need an alternative to saliva: Bumrah 23- 34) “This is what I tell batsmen all the time. In one-day crick- remier India pacer Jasprit et, when did the ball reverse Bumrah won’t miss the last, I don’t know. Nowadays Phugs and high-fives as the new ball doesn’t swing a lot part of a wicket celebration but as well. So whenever I see bats- he will certainly miss applying men say the ball is swinging or saliva on the ball and feels an seaming and that is why I got alternative should be provided out - the ball is supposed to do to maintain the red cherry. that. The ICC Cricket “Because it doesn't happen Committee, led by former so much in the other formats, India captain Anil Kumble, it's a new thing for the batsmen recommended a ban on using when the ball is swinging or saliva on the ball as an inter- seaming,” said the 26-year- im measure to deal with the old. COVID-19 pandemic. The Ahmedabad-born However, the Committee did pacer finds himself in an not allow the use of artificial unusual position as he has substances as a substitute not bowled for over two 23- 34) have gone before and have move. months due to the lockdown done all the hard work then as The new rule makes life imposed in the wake of the very cricketing era has a well. tougher for the bowlers and coronavirus outbreak. E“defining pair” which builds “So, it’s a knock-on effect, Bumrah, like many former When India will play next the narrative and the duo of so in every era, there’s always a and current fast bowlers, feels is not clear yet and Bumrah Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma defining pair and in the mod- there ought to be an alterna- said he is not sure about how is a special one for India in ern era, it’s Rohit and Virat for tive. his body will hold up when he modern times, says Sri Lankan India for sure.” Sangakkara rec- “I was not much of a hug- returns to action. legend Kumar Sangakkara. ollected the era of Dravid and ger anyway and not a high-five “I really don’t know how Kohli and Rohit have aggre- Ganguly and drew a parallel person as well, so that doesn’t your body reacts when you gated nearly 36,000 runs (35,930 with Kohli and Rohit where trouble me a lot. The only don't bowl for two months, runs) across three formats and batsmen have been destructive thing that interests me is the three months. I'm trying to Sangakkara feels the duo has the despite being orthodox in their saliva bit,” said. keep up with training so that same aura which Sourav technique. “I don’t know what guide- as soon as the grounds open Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had “If you look at Rahul and lines we’ll have to follow when up, the body is in decent shape. in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Dada, both of them are ortho- we come back, but I feel there “I’ve been training almost “There is something very dox batsmen. They play beau- should be an alternative,” he six days a week but I’ve not special about Virat and Rohit. tiful cricket shots and are very added. bowled for a long period of That fact that rules have technically correct. Dravid may Bumrah said not being time so I don’t know how the changed and run-scoring might be a little bit more so, but the able to use saliva makes the body will react when I bowl the have become slightly easier in ability to be as destructive with game more batsman-friendly. first ball. one-day cricket, but it's incred- such rate and precision stroke- “If the ball is not well “I’m looking at it as a way ibly hard, the volume of crick- making is something that has to maintained, it’s difficult for the to renew your own body. We’ll et that India athletes play,” be really admired.” bowlers. The grounds are get- pacer Bishop pointed out that L -+& 2, ">') ,E + new balls, so it hardly revers- the batsmen keep complaining never get such a break again, Sangakkara said on Star Sports’ “If you take the modern- ting shorter and shorter, the the conditions have been es at the end. about the swinging ball. so even if you have a small nig- ‘Cricket Connected’. day game, India has two of the wickets are becoming flatter favourable to the fast bowlers )>!!3= +2F-+F +2 “We played in New “Whenever you play, I've gle here and there, you can be Sangakkara feels that Kohli best players in Virat and Rohit, and flatter. over the last couple of years, 2, + ) !)E G3 3=&,2 Zealand, the ground (bound- heard the batsmen - not in our a refreshed person when you and Rohit deserve the respect who play orthodox cricket but “So we need something, Bumrah nodded in agreement. +& -344 &, )+ ary) was 50 metres. So even if team, everywhere - complain- come back. You can prolong also for the fact that players who are just absolutely destruc- some alternative for the “In Test match cricket, yes. you are not looking to hit a six, ing the ball is swinging. But the your career,” he said. from bygone era didn't have to tive in any format of the game. bowlers to maintain the ball so That is why it’s my favourite ,3&2O =,>/43 "3 + it will go for six. In Test match- ball is supposed to swing! The Bumrah has risen rapidly constantly play three formats. You don’t have to muscle the that it can do something - format, because we have some- 4,# )3 ,24F ) 2! es I have no problem, I’m very ball is supposed to do some- in international cricket despite “So, I think you have to ball or put too much effort or maybe reverse in the end or thing over there. But in one- )+ 23=3&& "3 & happy with the way things are thing! We are not here just to experts having reservations have a lot of respect for Rohit look ugly doing it, they just play conventional swing.” day cricket and T20 cricket… going.” give throwdowns, isn’t it? about his longevity due to his and Virat but understand that good cricket shots and results When former West Indian one-day cricket there are two )3 &+4 G+ / M He finds it amusing that (laughter) unorthodox action. it's all because of the players that come,” he concluded. * !* ?%' , 3'/ $ 4,2 ,2 avirus, Secretary of State for tic cricket behind closed doors, cific guidance from ">"/+ Digital, Culture, Media and and provides a meaningful Government’s medical teams so Smith in best shape despite not picking up bat he ECB has welcomed the Sport Oliver Dowden on next step for recreational play- that we can provide support for tar batsman Steve Smith TUK government’s decision Saturday gave the green light ers to begin playing at their cricket clubs who will be eager Ssays the experience of hav- &F 23F COVID-19 pandemic with to allow the resumption pro- for live competitive sport to clubs again,” England and to see their communities safe- ing played more pink ball little over 7000 cases reported fessional sports behind closed return behind closed doors in Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ly playing in small groups.” games than India would give op Australian cricketers so far. doors which allows the board safe and carefully controlled said in a statement. “We extend our thanks to Australia ‘slight advantage’ Tresumed training on “I’m probably in the best to go ahead with its plan of environments from June 1. The board added that it all those in Government who when the two sides clash under Monday at the Sydney shape I’ve been in in years, hosting international cricket “We are extremely heart- will study the guidelines laid have worked hard to support flood lights in December but Olympic Park with batting doing lots of running, lots of starting next month. ened by Saturday's announce- down by the government to the return of sport and we look the Virat Kohli-led side has the mainstay Steve Smith saying gym stuff at home. It’s been a In the latest health and ment from the Secretary of safely resume the game. forward to seeing players from batsmen to stand up to the that he is in his best shape in couple of months of good safety guidelines designed to State, which will support the “Over the coming week, we across the game start returning challenge. years after putting the bat hard work,” said Smith ’. prevent the spread of coron- return of professional, domes- will seek to understand the spe- to the field,” it added. Cricket Australia last week aside for two months to focus “I haven’t touched a bat, confirmed that India will tour on physical and mental fitness. really. A couple of little drills Down Under for a full tour David Warner and at home but that’s about it. I’ve comprising four Tests, three Mitchell Starc were among just tried to switch off from it % ODIs and three T20Is. The sec- those who reported for train- a bit, which I don’t do very ond Test will be a day-night ing as the domestic pre-season often. I was just focusing on affair, starting from December began behind closed doors. getting myself fit and strong 11 in Adelaide. Australia is one of the less- and refreshing mentally,” he 8&. “We played a few more affected countries from the said. pink ball games, perhaps, than '+ 3 ,-2 standards. He failed to live up matches. Rabada couldn’t fea- India which might be a slight to the expectations on the ture in the fourth Test as he was advantage,” the Aussie star ers who are able to adapt to for us, we wanted to play first opposition player. You got to outh Africa speedster India tour and scalped just handed a one-Test ban for his batsman said in a Facebook anything, so I see it being a Test there for a long period of admire someone like that and SKagiso Rabada reflected on seven wickets in three Tests as celebration after taking the session, hosted by Sony Sports pretty amazing contest,”he said. time,” the 30-year-old said. what he has done for Indian the previous season and admit- the hosts romped to a 3-0 vic- wicket of England Test captain India. India will first clash with Smith, one of the world's cricket.” ted he felt out of place and tory. Joe Root in the third Test. “India played pretty well in Australia in a T20I series best Test batsmen, also Asked about his compar- rusty. Rabada, who has been “The past season was a dis- “It’s passion, but everyone the day-night game they played beginning October 11 and admired the way the Indian isons with the Indian icon, he leading the Proteas’ bowling appointment,” Rabada was has their opinion and they are at Kolkata. It’s a different game then return to defend the captain goes about chases in said, “I admire Virat a lot. He's attack for a while now, also quoted as saying by entitled to their own opin- but they certainly got the bat- Border-Gavaskar Trophy with white-ball cricket. an amazing player. The way opened up regarding his on- ESPNCricinfo. “Even though I ion," Rabada said. ters that can stand up to the the opening match at Gabba, “Look at his average in they play the game now, the field aggression, which has see that my stats are okay, I just “I have identified things conditions when it gets tough where the hosts have tremen- winning chases in one-day sheer passion he has for crick- gotten him into trouble many- felt really rusty and a bit out of that I needed to identify and I with the Pink Ball. And their dous record. cricket. It’s phenomenal. He’s et... His body sort of trans- a-times in recent past. place.” will address them with the bowlers, they stand the seam “Our record at Gabba so good under pressure and formed over time. He's so fit, The 2019-20 season was Rabada did better on home people that are closest to me up with quality.” (Brisbane) against anyone, is calm. Just gets the job done strong and powerful now. rather indifferent for Rabada, soil against England, where he and who I feel should be help- “They are world class play- good to be fair, that is a fortress and unfortunately for an Pretty amazing for cricket.” according to his own high scalped 14 wickets in three ing me address it.” ! ! :( $ !) 1 / '' ! & P ! 23- 34) ally. I only took a medicine prescribed to ! "% me without knowing the consequences. orld Silver-medallist Amit Panghal I am hopeful I will be considered,” "+ = to infinity” tribute to the “heroes anchester United extended Odion Ighalo’s loan Wand the seasoned Vikas Krishan Panghal had told PTI in a recent interac- who are fighting to overcome” the Mspell until January 2021 on Monday to ensure the were on Monday nominated for the tion. he Spanish league is resuming in pandemic. Pre-recorded applause Nigerian striker will be able to finish the 2019/20 sea- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the Commonwealth and Asian Games Tless than two weeks with Real uploaded in videos by fans will be son with the Premier League club. Boxing Federation of India, which picked Gold-medallist Krishan (69kg) won the Madrid playing its games at the club’s played in the 20th minute of match- Ighalo’s initial loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua only Olympic-bound names as its nom- Arjuna award in 2012. The 28-year-old training center. es. expired at the end of May, but the 30-year-old has been inees for the annual honours. had turned professional in 2018 after his Madrid will host Eibar on June “We have created this initiative rewarded for an impressive return of four goals in eight The BFI has nominated world CWG top finish followed by a third Asian 14 at the 6,000-capacity Alfredo Di to help fans be a part of La Liga's appearances for United before football was shut down Bronze-winning trio of Lovlina Borgohain Games medal — a Bronze. Stéfano Stadium, a venue used most- return and also as an opportunity for by the coronavirus pandemic in March. (69kg), Simranjit Kaur (64kg) and Manish He returned to the amateur circuit last ly by the club’s “B” team at the them to show their support for the “Manchester United have reached agreement with Kaushik (63kg) for the Arjuna awards. Of year with the South Asian Games, winning Ciudad Real Madrid center on the heroes of the COVID-19 pandem- Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the these, Borgohain has won the world a gold there before qualifying for the city’s outskirts. ic,” said league president Javier loan deal for Odion Ighalo,” United Bronze twice, the most recent being last Olympics at the Asian qualifiers in Jordan Madrid is not stopping renova- Tebas, who gave his weekly interview said in a statement. year. in March this year. tion work at the Santiago Bernabéu to league broadcaster Movistar on “He will now remain with the For the Dronacharya awards, the BFI Of the three Arjuna contenders, Stadium as all remaining league Sunday. Reds until 31 January 2021, enabling has finalised the names of national Kaushik has had a great run for the past cou- games are likely to be played with- “We want them to feel close to him to build on an impressive start women’s coach Mohammed Ali Qamar ple of years, winning a Bronze in his maid- out fans because of the coronavirus their team, even if they cannot be in to life with the club he supported as and assistant coach Chhote Lal Yadav. en world championship (2019) to qualify pandemic. the stadiums cheering them on, and a boy.” “The nominations of the athletes and for the Olympics after a Silver at the 2018 The league on Sunday con- for players to feel the support of their Ighalo could prove an impor- coaches have been on the basis of their Commonwealth Games. firmed the dates and times of the first fans.” tant addition to Ole Gunnar performance during the last four years,” Both Kaur and Borgohain booked two rounds of matches to be played Most games will be played late Solskjaer’s squad ahead of the BFI said. their Tokyo tickets at the Asian qualifiers. after the competition was stopped in the day to take into account high a packed schedule once The 24-year-old Panghal (52kg), also Qamar, an Arjuna awardee, was India’s mid-March because of the pan- temperatures in Spain, but some will games get back under an Asian Games champion, has not won first Commonwealth Games gold-medal- demic. The first game will be the be brought forward based on favor- way later this month. any national sports award. He was being list in boxing and has been in charge of the Seville derby between Sevilla and able weather forecasts. There will be “They (Shanghai) nominated for the Arjuna award for the women's camp for over a year now. This was Real Betis on June 11 at 10 p.M. a couple of matches at 1 p.M. Local have been great past three years but was not considered after serving as an assistant coach for one Local time (2000 GMT). time in the first weekend. towards us, allowing by the selection committee because of a year. Defending champion Barcelona, The second division will resume him to play for his 2012 “inadvertent” dope offence. Yadav is closely associated with six-time which has a two-point lead over Real June 11 with the second half of the dream club,” said “He is allowed to compete for the world champion M C Mary Kom and she Madrid after 27 rounds, will resume game between Rayo Vallecano and Solskjaer last week. country and his medals are celebrated. He has been crediting him for keeping her at Mallorca on June 13, while Atlético Albacete, which was suspended at “It’s been a dream deserves to be honoured as well,” BFI focussed in the past couple of years. Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao the fol- halftime in December after for him and hopefully Executive Director R K Sacheti told PTI. Former world-medallist N Usha has lowing day. Ukrainian Roman Zozulia of he can finish what he started “Youth level ki galtiyan to sab jageh been nominated for the Dhyan Chand The league has announced that Albacete was subjected to Nazi and win a trophy with us.” maaf hoti hain. I didn't do it intention- award for lifteime contribution to sports. every game will include an “applause taunts by opposing fans.