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TIRUPATI BY-POLL Jagan to campaign, counter BJP’s ‘ in danger’ bogey PNS n VIJAYAWADA Meanwhile, YSRCP leaders say that Jagan stepping onto the cam- TDP: Ministers The BJP's hardline campaign that paign trail was just a matter of time distributing “Hindus are in danger” may have since TDP's Nara Lokesh, BJP's forced Chief Minister YS Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Telangana money in Jaganmohan Reddy to take a U- MLA Raghunandan Rao have for polls turn on his earlier decision not to already campaigned in Tirupati. Stay lifted; Parishad campaign for the YSRCP candidate Moreover, BJP national president in the Tirupati by-poll. JP Nadda is scheduled to address Well-placed sources said that a public meeting in the temple Jagan has decided to address a mas- town on April 12. Also, TDP polls as per schedule 3 sive public meeting in Tirupati on national president N Chandrababu April 14. Naidu is gearing up to address pub- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Nilam Sawhney conducted a tele- Yogananda Engineering College lic meetings from Thursday conference with all district near Renigunta has been finalised onwards. Decks have been cleared for the Collectors and took stock of the sit- as the venue of the public meeting. He ruled out any problems for conduct of elections to the mandal uation. Frantic arrangements are being the YSRCP as far as the by-poll and zilla parishad territorial con- She also had a telephonic con- made for the public meeting, the administration. The MLA said that two or three campaign was concerned as the stituencies in on versation with Director General of sources said. However, the BJP has been using venues have been identified. "Most party has strong MLAs in April 8 as a Division Bench of the Police Gautam Sawang on law Earlier, Jagan, who had stayed the card saying that likely, the venue could be Chittoor and Nellore Assembly High Court on Wednesday struck and order issues and posting of away from campaigning for the there was no protection to temples Yogananda Engineering College. It segments which form part of the down the interim stay granted by security personnel for poll duties. YSRCP in local body elections, had in YSRCP rule. Therefore, Jagan has is not yet clearly known whether Tirupati Lok Sabha constituency. a single judge on Tuesday. Over 2.46 crore voters are eligi- more or less decided that he would- to go back on his decision against the CM would address the public The YSRCP candidates and The Division Bench, however, ble to exercise their franchise in the n't campaign for the party candi- campaigning for the party in the meeting alone or take part in a those supported by it won the ordered that counting of votes and elections for 7,220 MPTCs and 515 date in Tirupati LS by-election. He Tirupati by-elections, party sources roadshow that would culminate in recent local body polls. In elec- declaration of results, scheduled for ZPTCs, the second and the third sent clear signals in this regard to said. the public meeting at Yogananda tions to the Tirupati Municipal April 10, be not taken up till fur- tiers of the Panchayat Raj YSRCP leaders of Nellore and A YSRCP MLA, who wishes to Engineering College," the MLA Corporation, the YSRCP won 27 ther orders. Institutions in 13 districts across Chittoor districts. remain anonymous, said that the said. divisions, 14 wards in Sullurpet The State Election Commission, the state. Party sources indicated that the Chief Minister wanted to make Such a public meeting would municipality, 22in Naidupet which has already put all necessary Already, 2,371 MPTC seats and YSRCP chief had made it clear that public the decisions of his govern- give the Chief Minister the oppor- municipality, 22 wards in arrangements in place, said it was 126 ZPTC seats were won uncon- Amit has lunch at he was against offering induce- ment to protect Hindu religion at tunity to repulse the BJP's mali- Venkatagiri municipality. The ready to conduct the polling on tested in the election process that rickshawala's house at ments to voters. Jagan wanted to the Tirupati public meeting, hence cious campaign against the YSRCP sarpanch election results in Thursday. first began in March 2020. Domjur in West Bengal conduct a social experiment to his change of heart regarding cam- government claiming injustice to Nellore and Chittoor districts State Election Commissioner 2 gauge the people's response to his paigning. Hindus, the MLA said. were unopposed. 5 YSRCP urges LS Curtains down for T-TDP Eye on rains, Jagan asks officials Speaker to disqualify Last TDP MLA joins TRS Raghurama Raju SNCN ACHARYULU to expedite Polavaram works n HYDERABAD PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA At last, Telangana Telugu Desam Asking officials to focus on filling YSRCP MP Nandigam Suresh on Legislature Party has merged with gaps in the cofferdam and complet- Wednesday appealed to Lok the Telangana Rashtra Samithi ing the approach channel works as Sabha Speaker Birla to dis- (TRS) Legislature Party. fast as possible, Chief Minister YS qualify Narasapuram MP Two MLAs elected on behalf of Jaganmohan Reddy on Wednesday Raghurama Raju for vio- the TDP in the 2018 Telangana said that these are most essential for lating the party discipline and Assembly elections -- M completion of the Polavaram proj- making wild allegations against Nageswara Rao from Aswaraopet ect. the party president. and S Venkata Veeraiah from Chairing a review meeting on Addressing a press conference Sattupally in erstwhile Khammam Earlier, Nageswara Rao met irrigation projects at the camp here on Wednesday, he said that district - on Wednesday submitted Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar office here, the Chief Minister Raghurama Krishna Raju had a letter to Assembly Speaker Rao . After meeting KCR, asked officials to expedite the indulged in violation of party dis- Pocharam Srinivasa Reddy stating Nageswara Rao told media persons RBI status quo on excavation works of soil and con- cipline under the Tenth Schedule that they had decided to merge the here that there was no Telugu crete in the spill channel. He same time. Head Regulator-1, Veligonda Head of the Constitution of India and Telangana Telugu Desam Desam Party in Telangana. He said policy supportive of reminded them that the next 45 The Chief Minister reviewed Regulator-2, Tunnel-2, and other stern action has to be taken Legislature Party with the TRS he was joining TRS for the devel- economic growth... days are crucial and works should Rehabilitation and Resettlement works in the Veligonda project, against him to set an example so Legislature Party. opment of Aswaraopet Assembly be done efficiently at a brisk pace (R&R) works of the project and Vamsadhara- Nagavali link, and that such instances are avoided in Following the merger, the constituency and the region. and complete on time. asked officials to ensure that there Vamshadara Phase-2, Stage-2, the the future. He said that the party Telugu Desam Party is a closed In fact, Venkata Veeraiah had He also reviewed the works of would be no dearth of funds for officials informed the Chief shall suspend him in case the chapter in Telangana and remains decided to join TRS long back. the Polavaram project to be com- priority projects. He said the gov- Minister that Nellore Barrage and Speaker fails to take action against only on paper or for namesake. However, due to technical reasons pleted before monsoon sets in. ernment has been taking all pos- Sangam Barrage would be complet- him. Meanwhile, late on Wednesday and to avoid attracting provisions 8 The officials said the works of sible steps along with the release of ed by May and chemical pouring Further, Suresh said that Raju night, Assembly secretary of the anti defection law, he did not filling gaps in cofferdam would be funds for completing the projects, works of Owk Tunnel 2 are at a has no moral right to speak about Narasimhacharyulu issued a bul- immediately join TRS. Now, both completed by May and that the including Polavaram, on time. brisk pace and would be complet- Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan letin announcing the merger of the TDP MLAs have taken a deci- works of approach channel are pro- Reviewing other priority projects ed by August. Reddy’s cases, as he himself faces Telangana Telugu Desam sion to join TRS, since they do not TODAY gressing at a brisk pace and they including Nellore Barrage, Sangam 2 CBI and ACB cases. Legislature party with the TRS see any problem to them under the too will be completed around the Barrage, Owk Tunnel-2, Veligonda 2 Legislature Party. anti-defection law hereafter. ALMANAC Month & Paksham: Phalguna & Krishna Panchangam Police blame ‘unstable’ AP writes to Centre to divide assets with TS Tithi : Dwadashi: 03:15 am (Next Day) Nakshatram: Shatabhisha: 04:57 am (Next Day) Expedite division of 89 public entities as per AP Reorganisation Act, says AP Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start woman for desecration any important work) PNS n VIJAYAWADA New Delhi with officials of the two Aditya Nath Das said the AP Management Board to AP, division Rahukalam: 01:50 pm – 03:22 pm PNS n VIJAYAWADA states on resolving the out- Genco supplied power to the of the AP Bhavan in New Delhi, Yamagandam: 06:08 am – 07:41 am The Andhra Pradesh government standing issues since Telangana Power Distribution resolution of taxation issues as per Police on Wednesday blamed a on Wednesday requested the the bifurcation of uni- Companies for which a sum of the provisions of the Varjyam: 11:10 am – 12:52 pm mentally-unstable woman for des- Centre to expedite division of 89 fied AP in June Rs 7,000 Reorganisation Act, allocation of Gulika: 09:13 am - 10:45 am ecrating the idols at the public entities that were listed in the 2014. police officials of the ranks of Good Time: (to start any important work) Subramaniam Swamy temple Ninth Schedule of the AP An official Deputy Superintendent, Additional Amritakalam: 09:20 pm – 11:01 pm located on a hill in Gonuguru vil- Reorganisation Act, 2014. release here said Superintendent (civil) and lage of Kuppam in Chittoor bare- It also wanted the Centre to pre- the AP Chief crore Superintendent (non-cadre) Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:53 am – 12:42 pm ly 24 hours earlier. vail upon the Telangana govern- Secretary had to be between the two states. According to the police, ment to immediately pay about Rs requested the paid. The Union Home Secretary VIJAYAWADA Kuppam Urban police, on receiv- 7,000 crore that was due to the Union Home He asked the Centre wanted officials of the two states to WEATHER ing a complaint filed on April 6, Power Generation Corporation of Secretary to to fix a specific time- hold discussions and arrive at an Forecast: Partly cloudy formed three teams to probe the Andhra Pradesh (AP Genco) for ensure division frame for resolution of this amicable solution to all pending Temp: 38 desecration of the idols. about seven years now. of assets and issue that has become a major issues, the release said. Humidity: 51% Following the leads presented by AP Chief Secretary Aditya Nath liabilities of the contention between the two Special Chief Secretaries Rajat Sunrise: 06:06 am the temple management and priest crated the idols on March 31 Das raised these issues among entities under states. Bhargava, G Anantha Ramu, Sunset: 06:30 pm it was revealed that Jyothi, a men- under the influence of toddy. others during a video conference the Ninth Schedule, in accordance The Chief Secretary also raised Principal Finance Secretary S S tally-unstable woman who fre- conducted by Union Home with the recommendations of the several other pending issues like Rawat and other senior officials Current Weather Conditions 2 Updated april 07, 2021 5:00 PM quently visited the temple, dese- Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla from Sheila Bhide Committee. shifting of the attended the conference. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | APRIL 8, 2021 vijayawada 02 Bommarillu, a home away from MEIL builds India's first indigenous hydraulic rigs home for orphans in Ongole PNS n VIJAYAWADA Megha Engineering and A CHANDRASEKHAR Bommarillu now presents the writers like Olga and Infrastructures Limited n ONGOLE look of an extended family. In Mrunalini. She chose her plots (MEIL) has achieved another fact, the couple bought land at for the story from incidents milestone by manufacturing For the many kids who have Yarajarla to build their own taking place in society. rigs for the oil and gas sector lost their parents, or had left structure that became the Rajya proudly says with indigenous know-how. home for various reasons, the orphanage cum home. that she has the support of her The rigs designed with home of a kindhearted couple The couple's son is settled in husband in whatever endeav- advanced hydraulic technolo- in Ongole is the place to go to. the medical profession in our she undertakes. She decid- gy have begun operations in The couple has many Ongole and extends whole- ed to give back something to the Kalol oil field near orphaned children under their hearted support to his parents. society. The couple wants to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on wing with the establishment of Rajya Lakshmi told this cor- give what to society what it has Wednesday, according to P Bommarillu, a home away respondent that she also runs given to them. Rajesh Reddy, Vice-President, from home for the kids. an old-age home in The inmates get up in the MEIL. The profile of the children Bommarillu. She said that she wee hours, meditate and do These rigs made with 1500 living in Bommarillu varies cultivates vegetables for captive physical exercise and clean HP capacity can easily drill oil from child to child - some have as they are deeply moved by the responsibilities to handle; but use of Bommarillu. their home. They answer the wells to a depth of 4,000 mt (4 lost both parents, some have sight of children begging for the sight of the children haunt- The orphanage imparts spe- call of nature and have break- km) from the surface. only one parent but are so poor support at the railway station. ed her even after she had cial training to children to fast. Soon after, they rush to the These rigs can work for the large scale in the private sec- tions in an oil well called that they are not able to fend The couple braved many chal- returned home. enable them to get settled in school like well-disciplined next 40 years. MEIL has taken tor as part of the 'Make in KLDDX in Damansara village for themselves, let alone sup- lenges and started Bommarillu Unable to get the image out their choicest profession. In children. up this rig manufacturing as India' initiative. near Ahmedabad in the Kalol porting the children. with just one inmate. Soon of her mind, she founded fact, 22 inmates of Bommarillu A Good Samaritan private part of the Government of Of these, 20 are work-over oil field. This is the first rig These children used to find enough, the number of Bommarillu, braving many got a seat in Central school school management has come India's 'Make in India' initia- rigs, and 27 are land drilling made with the indigenous shelter in railway stations, bus orphaned children at the home problems, threats and financial here and are outshining others forward to provide free educa- tive. rigs. The work-over rigs are technology to have com- stations or work in mechanic swelled to over a hundred. crunch. in events like sports. tion to the children. Some stu- MEIL has bagged the order to used to extract the deposits menced drilling. sheds. Their childhood was so Perhaps their struggle when It's not easy to take orphaned In an emotionally charged dents of the school celebrate manufacture and supply 47 from already drilled oil wells The rig drills oil wells faster pitiable that it was a miserable marrying outside of religion children under one's wings - voice, the couple said that they their birthdays with the drilling rigs worth Rs 6,000 and enhance productivity and and operates with minimal experience for them. helped the couple's resolve some children demonstrate would groom Bommarillu fur- orphans. crore in a tendering process repair the well. Ordinary oil power, and manufactured with Bommarillu, the brainchild become stronger and ultimate- criminal behaviour, while some ther with their own funds, in The couple exuded confi- from ONGC in 2019. The com- rigs do not serve this purpose. state-of-the-art hydraulic and of Mohammad Qasim and his ly they stood firm in their deci- others are addicted to vice. spite of the fact that there is no dence that they will groom the pany has deployed the first rig The state-of-the-art land automated technology. This wife Rajya Lakshmi, provides sion to brave the hardships. Some others demonstrate a government support to their children as better citizens by of this order in an oil field near drilling rigs used to drill deep rig with a capacity of 1500 HP the children with not only a One day, at the Ongole rail- don't-care-a-damn attitude. organisation. inculcating the values of Ahmedabad and successfully into the layer of earth to exist- can easily drill up to 4,000 shelter but also gives them the way station, the couple came Taking it as a challenge, Rajya Besides being mother to the friendship, concern and care commenced the operations. ing oil reserves. These rigs can meters. It is also with most much-needed parental affec- across children without shirts, Lakshmi and Qasim stood by orphans, Rajya Lakshmi is an for others. The remaining 46 rigs are in dig from 1500 meters to 6000 modern technology in terms of tion from the couple. emaciated and earnestly the children, of course with the excellent writer. She had Rajya Lakshmi exuded con- various stages of manufacturing. meters depth. The regular rigs security standards," said P Talking to The Pioneer, the beseeching Rajya Lakshmi for support of friends and col- penned short stories like fidence that the children will This is for the first-time can dig up to only 1000 meters. Rajesh Reddy, Vice-President, couple said that they hit upon support, food and clothing. leagues. Banisa, Tholi Adugu and won take good care of the orphan- manufacturing rigs on such a "The first rig began opera- MEIL. the idea of starting Bommarillu She had a family and other With over 100 inmates, appreciation from celebrated age in future. AP reports Eye on rains, Jagan YSRCP urges LS Stay lifted; Parishad polls 2,331 Covid cases, 11 asks officials to... Speaker to as per schedule... Continued from Page 1 He asked them to complete Continued from Page 1 boycotting the parishad elec- order, clearing the way for the deaths the irrigation projects within tions alleging that they were parishad elections. PNS n VIJAYAWADA They said the tunnels would be stipulated time to which the disqualify Raju... Elections for eight ZPTCs are being conducted in an unde- Elections to mandal and ready to carry a total of 20,000 officials said more focus is laid not being conducted for differ- mocratic manner. zilla parishad territorial con- Coronavirus has been spread- cusecs of water by August. on completion of priority pro- ent reasons while in the case of On Tuesday, Justice U stituencies were first notified in ing at a virulent pace in The officials said the works jects. Continued from Page 1 the Chief Minister is being 11 others they were counter- Prasad of the High March 2020. Andhra Pradesh as at least 10 of Tunnel-1 of Veligonda pro- He said priority should be treated as Lord , which manded following the death of Court stayed the parishad elec- They were postponed on districts reported hundreds of ject are completed and that of given to Mahendra Tanaya, Suresh stated that Raju had is why people blessed him and contesting candidates, accord- tion process, saying the SEC March 15, 2020 following the fresh cases, totalling 2,331 in Tunnel-2 would be over by Madduvalasa Phase-2, approached TDP and BJP gave a tremendous mandate in ing to Panchayat Raj and Rural could not unilaterally take its spurt in coronavirus cases. 24 hours ending 9 am on December and added that Tarakarama Sagar projects. seeking respite from the CBI. recent local body elections. Development Principal own decision defying the Only the polling and vote Wednesday - the highest in a steps are being taken to release Reviewing Rayalaseema, He said that Raju had defraud- Suresh challenged Raju to Secretary Gopal Krishna direction of the Supreme Court counting part of the election day after November 8, 2020. water through the Veligonda Palnadu Drought Mitigation ed the banks of thousands of resign taking moral responsi- Dwivedi. in respect to enforcement of process remained pending and The positive cases have Tunnel-1 by September. projects, the Chief Minister crores and no one can save bility and come back to his In the case of MPTCs, elec- the model code of conduct. the state government was keen now shot upto 9,13,274 after They said Vamsadhara said to prepare an action plan him from getting jailed, which constituency. He also said that tions to 456 seats were not He passed the interim order on getting it completed quickly. 1.53 crore tests, at an overall Nagavali, Vamsadhara Phase- to move forward regarding the is why he was hiding in Delhi a section of the media that had being held for different rea- on a petition filed by TDP Hours after assuming charge infection positivity rate of 2, Stage-2 works will be com- projects. without even visiting his own published articles on Raju’s sons, including the death of 81 leader Varla Ramaiah. from Nimmagadda Ramesh 5.97 per cent. pleted by July. The Chief Chief Secretary Adityanath constituency and unnecessar- petition, had ignored the fact candidates, he said. The SEC challenged the sin- Kuma as the new State Election Also, there were 11 fresh Minister directed the officials Das, Irrigation Secretary J ily blaming the state govern- that the petition was dis- For MPTCs, 18,782 candi- gle judges order before a Commissioner, Nilam fatalities, the highest in a day to focus on construction of Shyamala Rao, Finance ment citing conspiracy to missed the same evening. dates and for ZPTCs 2,058 Division Bench comprising Sawhney issued a notification in more than three months as Neradi Barrage and to focus Principal Secretary SS Rawat, attack him. Meanwhile, Raju has writ- candidates are in the fray now. Chief Justice Arup Kumar for resumption of the parishad the overall toll mounted to on resolving the issue with Chief Engineer C Narayana Responding to the com- ten to Prime Minister The principal opposition Goswami and Justice C poll process, setting April 8 as 7,262. Odisha regarding the con- Reddy and other senior offi- ments made by Raju against Narendra Modi seeking additi- Telugu Desam Party has Praveen Kumar, which struck the day of voting and April 10 According to the latest bul- struction. cials were present. the Chief Minister, he said that noal security for himself. already announced that it was down Justice Durga Prasad's as the day of counting. letin, 853 patients had recov- ered from the infection in 24 hours ending 9 am today, taking the cumulative to Police blame 8,92,736. Experts worry about fracking by to drill for oil There are now 13,276 active Continued from Page 1 cases, the highest since November 23, last year. Company eyes 30,000 barrels per day, 30 MMSCFD gas in 114.93 sq km of Kaza block Addressing the media regard- Besides the five hot spot ing the case, Chittoor SP districts that have been report- SNV SUDHIR Senthil Kumar said “This ing fresh cases in three digits n VIJAYAWADA temple is located at a very iso- for the past few days, five oth- lated place and is very rarely ers joined the list today with Ahead of the proposed envi- VEDANTA TO USE MEIL visited by followers, unless it over 100 cases each. ronmental public hearing for is a special occasion. Even the Guntur continued to top Cairn Oil and Gas to drill wells priest visits it once a week.” the chart with an addition of to extract oil and natural gas The SP said that the tem- 368 new cases followed by in Kaza block of Krishna dis- PIPELINE TO SUPPLY GAS ple management, priest and Krishna 327, Visakhapatnam trict, environmentalists warn PNS n VIJAYAWADA State-run company Agiripalli and Kanuru in locals suspected Jyothi to be 298, Chittoor 296, Anantapur of severe chemical contamina- and an behind the desecration of 202, SPS Nellore 186, Kurnool tion of the aquifers in the sur- As per the pre-feasibility the ONGC has drilled underground pipeline sys- idols since she was mentally 176, Kadapa 149, Srikakulam rounding areas due to which report submitted to the three exploratory tem for supply of gas has unstable and frequently vis- 123 and Prakasam 110. region’s wells will turn unfit for MoEF by Vedanta, the pro- been put in place. ited the temple at odd hours. While Vizianagaram added drinking and even irrigation. ject will be implemented in wells in 1985 in the The pipeline will carry “When we asked her, she 47, the two Godavari districts Cairn is the vertical of glob- a phased manner over a Kaza structure. the natural gas to various end revealed that on March 31, - East and West - continued to al diversified mining compa- period of 10 years starting users produced from ONGC after consuming toddy at a report the lowest of 29 and 20. ny, Vedanta Limited. 2021. The estimated project operated oil and gas fields at local store, she went to the Guntur district crossed the Vedanta has proposed to is very fertile and yields a min- will exceed sound level stan- cost is around Rs 650 crore. and gas will be exported Nagayalanka block at temple, desecrated the idol 80,000-mark in the number of drill 35 hydrocarbon wells to imum of two crops per year,” dards and will pose high ONGC has drilled three through both cascade loaded Krishna district. and subsequently placed cases today with 80,126 produce 30,000 Barrels of Oil a retired scientist at Indian sound level related health exploratory wells in 1985 in trucks and connecting to MEIL is laying a 571-km- them in a ditch 20 meters behind Chittoor (91,740), per Day (BOPD) and 30 Institute of Chemical effects for the local population, the Kaza structure. Of the the proposed pipeline being long pipeline to supply gas from the temple,” the SP said. West Godavari (94,626) and Million Metric Standard Cubic Technology (IICT) Dr K Babu Dr Babu Rao added. three wells, two were found laid by Megha Engineering from the mother station She also told the police that East Godavari (1,25,529). Feet (MMSCFD) of gas by Rao, who was part of the fact “There will also be some to be dry and one had andInfrastructures Ltd located at Agiripalli. It pass- she went back to the village developing 10 hydrocarbon finding committee told The ground vibration close to the reserves of gas. The suc- (MEIPL). es through Agiripalli, the same day and claimed processing facilities — also Pioneer. drilling platforms. Fracking cessful exploration well The pre-feasibility report Thotapalli, BB Gudem, that ‘She has killed Murugan’ VIJAYAWADA called well pads — in 114.93 Dr Babu Rao said that about has also led to land subsidence drilling by ONGC discov- also said that the major Gollanapalli, Surampalli, in front of multiple villagers BULLION RATES sq km of Kaza block. The envi- 20 percent to 40 percent of the in other countries, where such ered gas reserves in workforce will be hired from Kesarapalli, Bypass, who did not take her serious- ronmental public hearing is water used for fracking shale operations have been con- Raghavapuram sands. the local and surrounding , Poranki, Nuzvid, ly due to her mental condi- GOLD slated to be held on April 12 at formations returns back to ducted,” pointed another Vedanta Limited now villages, therefore, the Mustabad, Gannavaram and tion. Murugan is how ` 46, 250 (10 gm) Kaza village. the surface along with the member of the committee, intends to develop this block increase in local population Chopparametla villages. Subramanian Swamy is Vedanta proposed to pro- dissolved chemicals that are former environmental engi- as Greenfield development will be very minimum. The gas produced from referred to, locally. ` 160 duce oil and gas by fracking toxic. The EIA for the project neering consultant to UNEP, for the production of oil MEIL has started laying the Kaza block, depending It was only on AP 6 when SILVER shale formations in the does not identify the chemicals Sagar Dhara. and gas. pipelines to supply natural on commercial demand, may the priest visited the temple ` 69, 300(1kg) Krishna delta. nor state their toxicity values. He said that ground vibra- The crude oil produced gas to households and com- also be connected to the that the matter was reported. ` 700 This is the first major pro- “There is a risk of the backwa- tions and subsidence may from this block will be mercial establishments in pipeline laid by MEIL, which “We thank each one who ject of this sort in India — ters contaminating the aquifers cause structural damage to exported to the nearby facil- Krishna district. MEIL has is around 10 to 15 km from helped us crack the case in 24 using a fracking method. of the region with fracking housing in the project area. ities through road tankers set up gas filling stations at the centre of the block. hours,” he said CHICKEN Fracking is a technology chemicals and radioactive sub- “Availability of oil and gas in Speaking about the AP RATES `/KG that is new to India. It involves stances found naturally in this area may attract down- unaware of the details or its Court’s Writ of Mandamus ing from 1,000-5,000. There Police’s awareness pro- injecting water mixed with underground geological for- stream industry, which over a possible impact. passed in 2011 in Lafarge case are a few small towns. gramme, the SP said, “The Dressed/With Skin `223 sand and chemicals at high mations that may make the period of 2-3 decades will A few knowledgeable per- to establish an independent Population density of the area AP Police is doing a lot to Without Skin `254 pressure into horizontal bore region’s wells unfit for drink- transform the area from a sons expressed the opinion environmental regulator. is high and the predominant spread awareness and protect Broiler at Farm `154 holes drilled at depths of over ing and unusable for irrigation. rich agricultural area into a that if this project was allowed “Without an independent livelihood is agriculture. every place of worship. 2 km below the ground. Use of contaminated water polluted industrial area with a to go ahead, many more wells environmental regulator, we The land is very fertile Throughout the process we A fact finding team consist- after fracking operations com- much degraded environment,” would come up in Krishna, fear that the people in the except for a few areas that have are also ensuring citizen par- EGG ing of environmental experts mence poses several health Sagar Dhara said. West and East Godavari dis- Vedanta project area will not sandy soil. ticipation to make it more RATES `/100 had recently visited the villages risks to the local population,” The fact finding committee tricts, which have shale forma- get a proper public hearing,” The cropped area as a per- effective. We request the cit- in the vicinity of Kaza block. the retired scientist said. that had toured the villages tions, leading to drastic envi- Dr Babu Rao said. cent of total area is very high. izens to approach us in case VIJAYAWADA 406 “Fracking is fraught with He added that minor tremor also found that the local peo- ronmental destruction of these As per the committee’s on The water table is high and they spot something suspi- HYDERABAD 393 many environmental impacts. have also been reported in ple were largely unaware that districts. the ground observations, the provides plentiful water for cious in their vicinity or any- Very large quantities of water areas in other countries where such a project has been pro- The environmental experts project area is rich agricultur- non-monsoon crops. A min- where else and also take VISAKHAPATNAM 505 are used for fracking and this fracking has been done. Oil posed in their region. also pointed out that the AP al land with no large industry. imum of two crops is sown on active part in the process of RETAIL PRICE `4. 06 (IN HYDERABAD) will lead to a depletion of and gas production platforms The few people who were Pollution Control Board was Human habitats are mostly vil- much of the arable land, the spreading awareness. Do not groundwater in a region that also will produce noise that aware of the project were unable to follow the Supreme lages of an average size rang- committee observed. fall prey to fake news.”

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Printed and published by B Krishna Prasad for and on behalf of CMYK Printech Ltd., Phone: 040-23322341, Hyderabad Office: F-502, Diamond Block, Lumbini Rockdale, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 082. Telangana. Printed at Sree Seshasai Enterprises, Plot No.19, IDA Balanagar , Hyderbad-500037, Medchal -Malkajgiri District, Telangana. Chief Editor: Chandan Mitra. Resident Editor: B Krishna Prasad, AIR SURCHARGE of Rs 2.00. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | APRIL 8, 2021 vijayawada 03 Steep increase in Corona cases Huge turnout of clientele leads to vax shortage in state SUMIT ONKA leave parents, students fretting n VISAKHAPATNAM As the daily Covid-19 cases Parents worried over sending their wards to schools as Covid cases go up surge in Andhra Pradesh crossing 2,000 on Wednesday, C PRADEEP KUMAR the second wave subsides. people who were reluctant to n VIJAYAWADA Moreover, it appears this sum- take the vaccine jab are also mer would be very hot. And it coming forward now leading As the Covid positive cases are would be very tough for the to the shortage of the vaccines on the rise, parents are worried children to attend the classes in some centres across Andhra over sending their children to with masks on. The govern- Pradesh. schools. ment should rethink on this As many as 32.66 lakh vac- Three teachers and two stu- before continuing the classes in cine doses were inoculated in dents have been tested positive the hot summer,” he said. Andhra Pradesh till April 6. when Covid tests were con- He said that there com- However, only 4.52 lakh of sec- ducted to 160 students and staff plaints from parents against ond doses were given so far, at ZP High School at Covid cases in schools and according to the Union gov- plained of slow supply of vac- be administered. Kesarapalli in Gannavaram children suffering due to ernment’s portal. cines will get the vaccines as On March 26, Aditya Nath mandal on Tuesday. The par- increase in mercury levels. Nellore and West Godavari per their requirement. Das, the Chief Secretary of ents, students and the teachers Krishna district DEO Tahera districts reportedly ran out of Quantities of vaccines would Andhra Pradesh wrote to the as well are anxious over posi- Sultana said; “All Covid precau- stock on Wednesday. The state be provided based on contin- Union government request- tive cases being reported in the tions are being followed in con- has had a stock of 3.7 lakh uous review of available stocks ing 1 crore doses. school. ducting classes for students. doses and it may not continue and pace of vaccination.” Low turnout of clientele A few school children were Social distancing, wearing vaccination if the consign- The health workers at the and top of it the local elections tested positive for the deadly masks and sanitisation are ments from the Centre did not vaccination centres are howev- in AP were leading to the Coronavirus after the schools strictly followed in schools. We reach by April 8, according to er, clueless about the stock wastage of Covid-19 vaccine were reopened in March. In have been creating awareness health department sources. details of the vaccine. “We are doses, recording second high- addition to the Covid circum- among the students on Covid However, the top officials of conducting the vaccination est wastage in the country at stances, the children have to and the precaution that needs the AP health department did session as per the direction and 11.6 per cent. bear the scorching sun while ducted till May 31 during the ment was conducting schools schools. In fact, the children are to be taken.” not respond to phone calls when the vials are sent to us. The vaccine waste, accord- returning home at 12.30 pm. hot summer and the examina- and colleges by reducing the happy to attend the school She said that parents of pri- made to enquire about the We can’t say if there is short- ing to the state health officials, Students would have been tions will be conducted in in syllabus despite increasing with good infrastructure and mary school children have availability of the vaccine. age,” said a health worker was less in the first phase preparing for examinations in June. Covid cases and hot summer. facilities. However, Covid complained against conducting Some private hospitals in requesting anonymity. when the health professional the month of April and they Last year, due to Covid lock- Andhra Pradesh school edu- guidelines are being strictly fol- the classes as the Covid cases Vizag have also stopped vacci- The delay in the arrival of and frontline workers were would have completed all the down the students were pro- cation department director V lowed while conducting the are increasing in the hot sum- nation citing unavailability of fresh vaccine doses has forced inoculated. exams by the third week of the moted to the next class. In the Chinna Veerabhadrudu said classes,” he said. mer She said that no student the doses. “We are not getting the state government to slow In one vial, Covaxin comes month. neighbouring state Telangana, that all measures were being M Sridhar, father of a Class will be compelled to come to vaccine supply from the last down the vaccine pace for the with 20 doses and Covishield On the contrary, this year holidays were declared by the taken by the department to VI student, said that he has the school. She further three to four days,” said a staff time being. with 10 doses, which need to the academic year began in state government to all educa- ensure safety of both students decided not to send his son to informed that Class 10 exams at a corporate hospital in mon- On April 5, 1.32 lakh Covid be administered within four 2021, in the midst of strict tional institutions in view of and teachers from virus. school as Covid positive cases will be conducted from June 10 itoring the vaccination process. vaccine doses were adminis- hours. However, health staff is Covid rules. rising positive cases during “Many of the parents and are on the rise. and the syllabus is reduced and Union Health Minister tered in Andhra Pradesh. being forced to discard the As per the government the second wave. In Andhra students as well are not against “Online classes should be exams will be conducted for Harsh Vardhan, however, stat- However, on April 6, only doses due to poor turnout of orders, the classes will be con- Pradesh, the education depart- conducting classes in the conducted to the students till seven papers only. ed that the states which com- around 91,000 vaccines could eligible recipients. TDP: Ministers distributing Kalpalatha All set for Parishad polls: Collector KPCFT to hold sworn in as PNS n VIJAYAWADA exam on June 20 money in Tirupati for polls Teachers MLC The Election Commission has PNS n VIJAYAWADA made all arrangements for the PNS n VIJAYAWADA once again. PNS n VIJAYAWADA ZPTC and MPTC polls to be COMEDK UGET and Uni- Anuradha asked whether held on Thursday in the dis- GAUGE entrance examina- TDP state general secretary Irrigation Minister Anil Kumar Newly-elected Krishna- trict. tion will be held on June 20, Panchumarthy Anuradha on Yadav was trying to win over Guntur Teachers MLC T Election material has been 2021, as a combined exami- Wednesday accused the ruling the votes in Gudur segment Kalpalatha was sworn in as a dispatched to the respective nation. The entrance test YSRCP leaders and Ministers with the illegal money he member of the Andhra polling stations by 9 pm on will be held for admissions to of distributing money to vot- made in cricket bettings. This Pradesh Legislative Council Wednesday. BE/B Tech courses in colleges ers in the Tirupati ahead of Minister was also making huge on Wednesday. Chairman of A total of 2,409 polling sta- affiliated to Karnataka parliamentary by-election. money through his benamis in the Legislative Council MA tions are arranged and over 20 Professional Colleges Anuradha said that the the soil mafia, but could not Sharif administered oath to lakh voters will cast their votes Foundation Trust (KPCFT) seven Ministers, who were show any progress in her as the Guntur-Krishna in the polls. and Uni-GAUGE member made campaign in-charges for Polavaram works, she alleged. District Independent teach- District collector A MD universities, according to Dr. seven assembly segments in Industries Minister ers' MLC. Imtiaz on Wednesday inspect- Kumar, Executive Secretary, the Parliamentary constituen- Forest Minister Balineni Gowtham Reddy failed to He then congratulated ed the material distribution COMEDK. cy, were taking the electioneer- Srinivas Reddy was camping in bring even a single industry to her and handed over to her centre at Montessori College in ballot boxes after the polls. 41 mandals of the district. A The exam will be conduct- ing to a new low. The officials Venkatagiri segment only to the state and could not create the documents related to Vijayawada and made sugges- Women voters outnumber the total of 159 candidates are in ed online in over 150 cities should take action since these buy voters with the money he even a single job, but he is try- rules, regulations and func- tions to the officials for the men voters in the district. the fray for ZPTCs and 1,631 across India, with over 400 Ministers were going to the made through smuggling red ing to woo Sullurpeta voters by tions of the Legislative peaceful conduct of polling. Men voters are 9,91,054 and members are in the fray for test centres. This year, it is people and seeking votes in the sanders. Civil Supplies making new false promises. Council. He suggested the officials women voters are 10,13,253 MPTCs. expected that over 80,000 name of caste and religion, she Minister Kodali Sri The TDP leader asked why Education Minister Audi take the help of the transport and 110 are others. In all, 46 returning officers, students may appear for the demanded. Venkateswara Rao was com- Agriculture Minister Kanna mulapu Suresh, Legislative department to get more vehi- The election will be held for 46 assistant returning officers, examination. Applicants have The TDP leader said that mitting too many irregularities Babu could not ensure supply Assembly Secretary Bala cles for the speedy transporta- ZPTCs and 648 MPTCs and 3,150 presiding officers 3,152 to register at Minister P Ramachandra as in-charge of Satyavedu seg- of water to the farmers in the Krishnamacharyulu, tion of election materials to the the polling time is from 7 am assistant presiding officers and www.comedk.org or Reddy was acting like a ring ment. He already betrayed tail end areas of East Assembly OSD K polling stations. to 5 pm. Earlier, two ZPTC 8,335 staff was drafted for the www.unigauge.com. The leader but not like an elected people by reneging on his Godavari. Now, he is camping Satyanarayana, Assembly He made it clear that the members and 69 MPTC mem- polling duty. A total of 11,883 application process is open representative who should come 'Sanna Biyyam' promise and in Srikalahasti to betray the deputy secretary Vijaya Raju polling officers will be held bers were elected unopposed. ballot boxes sent to the polling online from March 22, 2021 to the rescue of the people. now trying to cheat the voters voters. and others were present. responsible for the storage of The elections will be held in stations. to May 20, 2021 Two men’s illicit affair with a VMC chief, MLA discuss civic Bramaramba to take charge as Durga Temple EO PNS n VIJAYAWADA Joint Commissioner and According to the ACB official's EO made payments for ten- woman leads to Executive Officer of Sri Durga report, they found that the ders, quotations and purchas- issues with new corporators Joint Commissioner and Malleswara Swamy varla temple Executive Officer MV ing equipment against the reg- Executive Officer of Sri Durga Devasthanam atop Suresh Babu was involved in ulations. Sanitary tenders were murder, 4 held PNS n VIJAYAWADA Malleswara Swamy varla Indrakeeladri with immediate serious financial irregularities. awarded to KL Technologies PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Devasthanam, MV Suresh effect as per the orders of Dr The ACB further mentioned in keeping aside the quotation of Vijayawada Central MLA Babu, who was facing charges G Vani Mohan, Principal their report that the EO dis- Spark Company that has quoted The illicit affair of two men Malladi and central of irregularities pertaining to Secretary to Government. obeyed the orders of the the lowest price which was with a woman led to a mur- constituency corporators held temple administration, has It can be recalled that offi- Endowments commissioner. against the regulations. Without der in Vizianagaram. a meeting with VMC been transferred and posted as cials of the Anti-Corruption The ACB report reveals that cancelling the tenders and with- The missing case of K Ravi, Commissioner V Prasanna Regional Joint Commissioner, Bureau (ACB) had submitted the EO Suresh Babu made out negotiating with the A1 con- a native of Vizianagaram, Venkatesh at VMC Office on Endowments department, a detailed report to the govern- payments against the audit tractor who quoted least amount, turned out to be a murder. Wednesday. The meeting was on Wednesday. ment on the irregularities in rules and objections. The ACB the EO awarded the sanitary ten- The local cops cracked the held in the wake of the Council D Bramaramba is posted as . in their report detailed that the ders to KL Technologies. murder mystery by arresting meeting slated for April 17. four persons. Ravi went miss- On this occasion, the corpo- ing and was found dead in a rators brought to the notice of well under suspicious cir- the Commissioner the prob- Intermediate girl cumstances on the village lems in their respective divi- Helpline for freight related queries outskirts on February 17. sions like the drinking water, When the corporators ting foul smell causing trouble commits suicide The police found the shirt drainage and road issues. pointed out the issues related to the residents. PNS n VIJAYAWADA The transportation of vari- Guntur Repalle, Vishnupuram- of the deceased, liquor bot- During the meeting, the to schools in their divisions, The Commissioner, ous commodities and con- Janpahad sections fall under PNS n VIJAYAWADA tles and others near the tree corporators asked the city the officials told that the works Prasanna Venkatesh, expressed The South Central Railway signments can be done from Guntur division. which raised suspicion. A commissioner to increase the are underway in 18 primary his anger on the staff over poor Guntur division will be launch- stations of the Guntur railway The Guntur railway division A student of Intermediate few days ago, the police got sanitation staff in some divi- schools and 12 high schools in sanitation in the Central con- ing a freight enquiry help desk division to various stations of spreads across Guntur and first year committed suicide a clue and the accused per- sions depending on the popu- the constituency. stituency in Vijayawada city. on Thursday at Guntur. The the country. The Guntur rail- Prakasam districts of AP and here at Guntur on Wednesday. sons confessed the crime. lation. Corporators from the MLA Malladi Vishnu He further said that there was help desk with cell number way division officials on Nalgonda and Yadadri dis- The deceased has been iden- The arrested persons have Central constituency appealed to brought the issue to the notice a need for the corporators to 9701379955 will be available at Wednesday said that Guntur – tricts of Telangana state. tified as Nallapu Lavanya, 17, been identified as Bali the commissioner that there of the city commissioner that monitor whether sanitation the railway divisional office to Macherla section, Nadikude – The bulk transportation of a resident of Mittameedapalle Pydiraju and his friends G has been a delay in replacing the the bio-plant in Division 59 of staff was attending to duties address freight-related Nagireddipalli, Nallapadu- goods is done by goods rake or of Veludruthi mandal in Narayana Rao, K Uday Kiran damaged street lights. Ramanagar colony was emit- regularly in the wards. enquiries. Nandyal, Guntur-Mangalagiri, group of wagons. Guntur district. According to and I Satyanarayana. the Nallapadu police, Lavanya Pydiraju developed a was studying Intermediate grudge on Ravi over the first year in Vignan Women illicit affair with the same College at Palakalur in Guntur woman and decided to elim- AP ranks 11th in filing Intellectual Property Rights city. inate Ravi. Pydiraju invited She was staying with three Ravi for a liquor party on PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Pradesh in 2018-19, 1,011 & TISC) branch head, Bijay will help largely not only to cre- others in a room and they all February 17 on the outskirts applications were filed from Kumar Sahu, said: “The indus- ate industry-ready human went to attend study hour on of the village. Ravi lost con- Andhra Pradesh is ranked 11th Telangana. Presence of IT try and academic connect is the resources but promote innova- Wednesday morning. But sciousness after consuming in filing the patent (Intellectual industries is one of the advan- need of the hour.” NRDC- tion too,” he explained. Lavanya returned to the more liquor. Pydiraju mur- Property) applications in the tages for TS compared to AP. IPFC Visakhapatnam is trans- “India is rich in research, but room after one hour. dered Ravi by strangling country, according to the latest Poor coordination between ferring technologies and also filing applications for patents is After completion of study him. Later, Pydiraju and his annual report released by the the industry and academia is collaborated with various uni- low due to lack of awareness hour, the three roommates friends staged the murder as Office of the Controller attributed to the relatively less versities within the short span about the importance of pro- returned to the room and suicide by hanging the body General of Patents, Designs & filing of the patents in Andhra of time in Andhra Pradesh to tecting intellectual property. To found Lavanya hanging to from a tree. But, their efforts Trade Marks. The neighbour- Pradesh. The AP government promote innovation through IP promote startup India mis- the window. They informed proved futile as the body fell ing state of Telangana stands at had planned to set up IP Rights Rights. We are establishing sion of Government of India, the matter to the college down. Later, they dumped 5th position. Cell in the varsities to promote industry-academic collabora- NRDC inked MoUs with var- management who in turn the body in a well by tying Number of IP Rights being innovation, but it is yet to show tions, he added. ious universities, institutes and informed the police about the legs of the body. filed by a state indicates the sta- visible results. The varsities “The incumbent AP gov- PSU and acquired technologies the incident. However, the shepherds in tus of the innovation ecosys- are also said to be not thinking ernment is also building a cur- providing IP services to them The police rushed to the the village found the body in tem. out of box to promote innova- In Vizag, NRDC has opened When asked about the low riculum that will bridge the gap and licensing these technolo- spot and shifted the body for the well on the outskirts in While 321 patent applica- tion and thereby applying its office for IPFC and WIPO- patent applications from between industry and educa- gies to various stakeholders,” he autopsy by registering a case. the village. tions were filed from Andhra patents. TISC. Andhra Pradesh, NRDC (IPFC tional institutions. And, this added. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | APRIL 8, 2021 vijayawada 04 APHRC IN DOLDRUMS! Guntur Mirchi Yard sees No office, no car & no peon surge in arrival of stocks VASIREDDY RAVICHANDRA MARTI SUBRAMANYAM the HRC officials from then. the previous AP government n GUNTUR PNS n AMARAVATHI Previously, all the rooms had allotted 5,000 square feet used by Justice Kakru, of space for the HRC office in Guntur Mirchi Yard was jam- A sorry state of affairs is tak- Kakumanu Pedaperi Reddy the R & B building on MG packed with record arrivals of ing place at the AP Human and D Subrahmanyam were Road in Vijayawada. But until chilli stocks as Guntur district Rights Commission (APHRC), now being allotted to the the last month, the Vijayawada registered the highest harvest- which was set up following the Chairman and members of office was not used in the ing this year. The highest in the orders of the High Court. the Telangana HRC. As a result, absence of members and chair- current season, 90 lakh kg of Unfortunately, the Human the chairman and members of man. As of now, the offices of dried chillies reached the yard Rights Commission has no AP HRC have no place to sit the State Election Commission in a single day on Wednesday. separate office and its chairman and take up routine hearings. and the AP Administrative The officials said this was the and members have no place Hence, Chairman Justice Tribunal have been currently highest chilli yield after the first even to sit. They didn't have at Mandhata Sitarama Moorthy housed in the same building. phase Corona outbreak. least a peon to assist them. No and members Dr Gochipatha Though the AP HRC was As the farmers thronged to Mirchi yard officials, the Teja the farmers thronged to the need to talk about cars any- Srinivasa Rao and Dande formed, it was not functioning the yard, the entire yard was variety was priced ranging yard at once with consecutive more as it is a distant dream for Seven years after the bifur- has been using the Nampally Subramaniam had assumed properly at the Telangana state filled with bags of chillis. All from Rs 13,000 to Rs 15,000 holidays for 4-5 days. He said the officials of HRC. Despite all cation of the state, the AP High office in the united state. charges at their residences on capital. Unless and until the AP the roads leading to the yard per quintal, the 340 variety the rate remained hopeful and these setbacks, the Court has directed the AP to Bifurcation of employees in March 24. HRC office was not set up in were jammed with chilli-lade from was around Rs 10,000 however a threat was looming Commission was receiving set up a separate HRC for AP. HRC and office space segrega- Although the office was Vijayawada, it would be diffi- lorries and tractors. With the and the 341 variety from Rs large with the corona out- about 20 to 25 complaints a day Following the HC orders, the tion was still not yet complet- allotted to AP HRC in the cult to resolve the complaints sudden surge in the harvesting, 13,000 to Rs 14,000. Sinjanta break for a second time as the from AP over violations of government issued orders set- ed as per the State re-organisa- premises of the Telangana HRC coming from the AP. many tractors made a beeline Badiga 355 variety of AP buyers may stop purchasing human rights while operating ting up the HRC at Nampalli tion Act. office in Nampally, no one has Meanwhile, APHRC into the yard. Vehicular traffic priced Rs 10,000 while the chilli stocks keeping in view from the TS HRC office. The in Hyderabad. However, so far However, the AP High entered the office so far to Chairman Justice D Sitarama came to a standstill on the Karnataka variety priced at a that farmers turned up in huge pity is that the chairman and from the combined state, the Court ordered the formation of make complaints due to space Murthy visited the Telangana Nallapadu- Chilakaluripet maximum of Rs 29,000 per numbers at a time, he added. members who had to address HRC office continued in HRC for the AP state. Hence constraint there. In fact, under HRC at Nampalli on roads for hours together. quintal. Meanwhile, there were 450 the complaints has to stand Nampally. The Telangana gov- the government of AP issued the Protection of Human Wednesday and met Chairman A buzz of activity has taken Speaking to 'The Pioneer' exporters in the Guntur mar- outside the TS HRC office. ernment, with the orders of the orders to this effect to set up Rights Act 1993 it was made Justice Chandraiah and mem- place in the Guntur Mirchi Damacharla Thirupathaya, a ket yard, 750 commission Such are the difficulties being Telangana High Court, estab- HRC in Hyderabad without clear that the HRC office bers. He reportedly discussed yard, the largest market for farmer from Kotthapalli, agents were working. A trade faced by AP HRC officials in lished the Telangana HRC a considering the pros and cons. should be located in the state with them the separate cham- chillis in Asia in the backdrop Konakalamitla mandal of worth Rs 6,000 crore was tak- Hyderabad. long time ago. Telangana HRC The problem started haunting capital city itself. To that end, bers for APHRC officials. of soaring prices. According to said that all ing place every year. All set for launch of ‘Jagan Anna Housing Scheme’ in Kakinada PNS n KAKINADA ing in the Rural Development All is set for launching of the Corporation were directed to Jagan Anna Housing Scheme create awareness among the as part of Jagan Anna Smart people in their respective areas Town in Kakinada and the to promote the use of afford- Hue and cry over dream of owning a house for able housing for the middle state government employees class. and others whose annual Since East Godavari district exorbitant penalties income was between Rs 3 to Rs has two corporations, eight TTD appoints four 18 lakh. The State govern- municipalities and one urban PNS n KAKINADA ers, autos, cars, lorries, private ment has allotted land for the panchayat, the officials were buses and other goods vehicles purpose and it would bear Rs hopeful of getting a good more chief priests The imposition of exorbitant were plying on the roads. 1.80 lakh for the construction response from the public under penalties against the vehicle Under the new law, those who of each house. The housing the affordable housing scheme. PNS n TIRUPATI regime had removed the hered- drivers for traffic violations blew the horn a second time scheme would a boon for mid- However, keeping past expe- itary system by fixing the retire- was causing a hue and cry would be fined apart from dle-class people. riences in mind, some people Four more chief priests have ment age for the priests. among the people in East over-speeding, wrong parking, The government issued egory of MIG-2, the beneficia- ward secretariat, Anganwadi were comparing the new been appointed in the The same was challenged in Godavari district. The new driving a bike without a hel- guidelines for launching the ries should have a salary centre, market, walking track scheme with the old Rajiv Srivari temple. The TTD the High Court by two priests, transport laws enacted by the met and driving without a seat housing scheme in the urban between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 12 and children's playground in Swagruha housing scheme, Management creating new Seshadri and Murali, who were State and Central govern- belt were also attracting penal- areas within 3 km from the lakh and they could own a the layout, a district official which was built during the posts, soon after reinstating all asked to take superannuation. ments drew strong criticism as ties of thousands of rupees. towns. People who wish to house in 200 square yards (4 informed. Congress regime and was still the Pradhana Archakas, In its verdict, the High Court the motorists and drivers were The traffic police person- avail themselves of the oppor- cents). Under MIG-3, the ben- Facilities like water supply, lying vacant idly even after one Archakas (Chief Priests/Priests) had held that the TTD decision charged huge amounts as a nel were taking photos of the tunity under the Jagan Anna eficiaries whose annual income overhead tanks, electrical sub- and half decades, despite the belonging to the Mirasi families, fixing retirement age for hered- penalty. vehicle without the knowledge Housing Scheme should sub- should be between Rs 12 lakh station, plantation and solar beneficiaries paid the full who were forcibly given retire- itary priests was unconstitution- People were afraid of taking of the motorists who were mit their applications to the and Rs 18 lakh with a house in panels would also be installed amount. ment in May 2018 during the al and ruled that hereditary out their vehicles onto the breaking the road rules. Planning Secretary of the 250 square yards (5 cents). in the layout. According to The Rajiv Swagruha houses previous TDP regime by fixing priests belong to a special cat- road. Apart from the traffic Penalties ranging from Rs Secretariat. The government was allocat- norms, one individual per fam- were in dilapidated condition a retirement age. egory intended as custodians of fines, a penalty of Rs 120 has 1,000 to Rs 5,000 were slapped The beneficiaries could ing land under an affordable ily would only be allotted a though they were ready for use Dr AV Ramana Deekshitulu the temple's customs and tradi- been levied in urban areas and on the motorists. Besides, the choose one of the three cate- housing scheme with infra- house. The deadline for apply- had not been handed over to resumed duties as the chief tions and cannot be treated as Rs 75 in rural areas for wan- traffic police in 10 municipal- gories given under the scheme. structure facilities like parks, ing under the scheme was the beneficiaries. The colony priest of the hill shrine temple. normal employees. However, dering on the roads without a ities including Kakinada and The beneficiaries of the first wide roads, drinking water, April 9. Depending on the has no roads, drainage, and Members of the Gollapalli, the court order was not imple- mask in view of Covid safety Rajahmundry cities and the category should have an annu- drainage and street lights and number of applicants, the gov- drinking water supply. The Peddinti, Tirupathamma and mented at the Tirumala temple. regulations. GST was addition- law and order police in the vil- al income of annual income other facilities. The beneficia- ernment would select suitable people wanted the govern- Paidipalli families were serving Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan ally charged on each penalty, lage have been stopping peo- between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 6 ries of the housing scheme land and the price of the house ment to provide full infra- the Tirumala temple for gener- Reddy, who was at the time in people complained. ple going without a mask and lakh and a house would be would also have a community would be decided in the later structure without any negli- ations on a hereditary basis. In the opposition, had promised to Every day, more than five imposing fines by issuing spot built in 150 square yards (3 hall, school building, health stage. gence at least in the new hous- a controversial decision, the restore the hereditary system in lakh vehicles like two-wheel- challans. cents) under MIG-1. In the cat- centre, shopping centre, bank, The area coordinators work- ing scheme. TTD board, during the TDP Tirumala. Union Minister Sadhvi HOMAGE TO MARTYRDOM Complaints of temple land predicts BJP victory PNS n TIRUPATI with the funds of the Narendra grab: Records inspected Modi government. She predict- The development of the state ed that BJP candidate Ratna PNS n KAKINADA the investigation would take was possible only with the BJP, Prabha was imminent in the by- Based on a complaint, more time and she would sub- Union Minister of State for elections in Tirupati. Endowments Regional Joint mit her investigation report to Rural Development Sadhvi temples were Commissioner D the higher officials as early as Niranjan Jyothi said on being destroyed in AP but the YS Bhramaramba on Wednesday possible. The villagers request- Wednesday. Jagan's government was not at inspected the Sri Rajyalakshmi ed that the temple records, as Speaking at an election cam- all responding, Sadhvi said and Sametha Bhavanarayana well as the records about the paign in Sathyavedu, she said the added that "by seeing all we can Swamy Temple at Sarpavaram Bhramaramba visited the tem- temple lands and 43 registers, message from the people was assume that the government village in Kakinada rural man- ple and examined the records. should be examined thorough- clear that a political party that itself is supporting the desecra- dal of East Godavari District. Trust Board Chairperson Pulla ly to bring out the real facts, works for the development of tion of idols". Stating that there Some trust board members Sheshu Kumari along with considering the complaint by the country honestly would be was no alternative in the State complained to Endowments some other villagers com- the trust board members. blessed in the election. She fur- except BJP for the develop- officials about the encroach- plained with the Joint Revenue Department ther said that the development ment, she appealed to the peo- ments of temple lands. Commissioner during the Kakinada Division Inspector activities undergoing in Andhra ple to vote for BJP candidate K Responding to the complaint, enquiry. Lakshmi Narasimha Reddy Pradesh were being done only Ratnaprabha in the by-election. Joint Commissioner Bhramaramba said since was also present.

Home Minister Mekatoti Sucharitha is consoling the family members of jawan Muralikrishna from Gudipudi in Sattanapalli mandal on Wednesday. The Minister also paid homage to CRPF jawan Shakhamuri Muralikrishna, who was martyred in a recent encounter, by garlanding his portrait. Karampudi a haven for gold robbers! THANKS -GGIVING VISIT PNS n ONGOLE regions have some historical felt that the jewellery shops shops have a close connection relations. In those days, warrior in Karampudi have become a with the thefts that occurred in Karampudi, a small town in the Palnati Brahmanaidu went to haven for thieves to sell the the neighbouring areas. There Palnadu region of Guntur dis- Chinnaganjam from Palnadu stolen gold. were about 10 jewellery shops trict, has become a talk of the via Chirala. Hence, the road he Several similar incidents at Ankalamma temple Center town of late with the increase had walked through was occurred where the in Karampudi. Many gold in the number of cases of gold known as 'Dandu Baata' (A jewellery shops in shops located in the mandal seizures. It may be recalled that road of soldiers). Similarly, the Karampudi were headquarters would buy the a train passenger was robbed of present-day thieves were using buying stolen stolen gold and they melt it 50 grams of gold ornaments the way from Chirala of gold jewellery. within no time, leaving no clue within the limits of Chirala Prakasam district to In connection for the investigating officers. Railway police station. The Karampudi of Palnadu of with a recent Adding to this, some of the railway police, who investigat- Guntur District to sell the theft in financiers established jewellery ed the case, identified the cul- stolen gold ornaments now. Nalgonda dis- shops in Karampudi leaving prits in the case that they were The police have likened the trict, the their financing business as they from Stuartpuram, a popular revival of the old route from Telangana police found the new business was place for notorious robbery Chirala to Karampudi as identified the most 'lucrative' with profits gangs. On nabbing them, the Dongala Baata (A Road of thieves as belong- double the times. police found that the robbers Thieves) with series of thefts in ing to Bollapalli Buying stolen gold orna- sold the gold jewellery to Balaji the Chirala region and selling mandal of Vinukonda ments became a common prac- Jewellers and Kalyani Jewellers the gold jewellery in constituency and recov- tice among the jewellery shops in Karampudi town which was Karampudi. ered the stolen gold in Karampudi as the notorious Narasaraopet MP Lau Srikrishnadevarayalu is meeting Union Roads and Transport Secretary Armane Giridhar in Delhi stolen from Chirala. So, the Chirala Railway sub-inspec- from a jewellery shop robbery gangs from on Wednesday and discussing about the development of the Kondamodu-Perecharla and Dachepalli-Macharla routes, police shocked to know the tor Nagraj and his team arrest- in Karampudi. Stuartpuram have been using which are identified as national highways. The MP thanked the Union Secretary for converting these two routes into revival of robberies of histori- ed the robbers and recovered Meanwhile, the 'Dongala Baata' to sell their gold national highways on their request. cal times. the gold from the shops where police said that haul at Karampudi, which they The Palnadu and Chirala they sold them. In fact, it was Karampudi jewellery found as a haven. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | APRIL 8, 2021 nation 05

Illegal arms factory ‘TMC leaders swindled busted PNS n BALRAMPUR Central aid for Bengal’ An illegal arms factory PNS n KOLKATA that the elections in the state was busted and two are not only for the change of wanted criminals were Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister the government but also for arrested in this Uttar Adityanath on Wednesday creating 'sonar Bangla' (Golden Pradesh district on flayed the ruling TMC in West Bengal). Wednesday, police Bengal, alleging that its leaders The UP CM also wondered said. swindled whatever central aid why Banerjee gets miffed at Acting on a tip-off, a was extended to the state, from hearing 'Jai Sri Ram' slogans. police team raided the "funds to ration supplies". "Those who had spoken illegal arms factory in Addressing two election ral- against Lord Ram had faced the Utraula area here lies at Mal assembly con- debacles. Similar fate awaits Amit has lunch at rickshawala's and arrested Wasim stituency in Jalpaiguri district her," Adityanath added. and Chhutkau, they and Kurseong in Darjeeling, He claimed that Trinamool added. the senior BJP leader also said Congress "goons" had killed A.32-calibre his Bengal counterpart 130 saffron party workers in house at Domjur in West Bengal revolver, five country- Mamata Banerjee has deprived power in the state, each paisa the workers and the Gorkha West Bengal. made pistols and sever- the state of the Centre's devel- will be recovered and spent on community that resides in the "After we come to power PNS n DOMJUR the womenfolk of the house. BJP candidate for Domjur al semi-prepared opment schemes. development works," he assert- area," he said. here, these goons will be dealt The Union Home Minister Rajib Banerjee, Shah waved weapons, machines "She has neglected West ed. What is required for West with as per law," he said. Union Home Minister Amit was accompanied by BJP at people carrying party flags and equipment were Bengal for the last 10 years and Adityanath accused the Bengal is a 'double engine The BJP leader also said Shah had lunch at the home candidate for Domjur Rajib and cutouts of Prime seized from the site, by not being a part of several Mamata Banerjee government government' which will work Darjeeling has the potential to of a 'rickshawala' here in Banerjee and other leaders. Minister Narendra Modi, Superintendent of central welfare schemes, of neglecting tea garden work- in tandem with the Centre become a world-famous tourist Howrah district on During the lunch, the host BJP chief J P Nadda and Police Hemant Kutiyal Mamata has denied the state of ers. where the BJP-led NDA is in destination. Wednesday after winding up sat in front of the guests tak- himself. said.Wasim has 11 its share of benefits. "In other tea growing states, power, Adityanath said. "Darjeeling will be made a road show at Domjur ing care of them. With bands playing 'Sare criminal cases pend- "Whatever assistance the the workers get a daily wage of "Benefits of central schemes number one in tourism in the assembly constituency. Earlier, Shah held a road jahan se accha', Shah threw ing against him while Centre provided to Bengal, Rs 350 and have land rights, have not reached the people. world if the BJP is voted to Sitting on the floor of the show through the narrow flower petals at the crowd, Chhutkau was wanted from funds to ration supplies, while it is not even Rs 200 in Didi (Mamata Banerjee) has power, and it can be developed modest house, Shah had a roads of Domjur town with which surged as the show in nine cases, he added. was swindled by TMC leaders. West Bengal. The BJP is com- played with their lives and as a hub of health and wellness simple fare of rice, dal, veg- a large crowd in attendance. proceeded from Jagdishpur After the BJP comes to mitted towards the welfare of livelihoods," he said, adding centres," he added. etables and salad made by Standing atop a lorry with Haat to Kona crossing.

INDIA CORNER PMLA case: HC Mukhtar back in Banda 14 criminals externed from Muzaffarnagar grants interim Indians deserve safe ourteen anti-social elements jail, ferried from Punjab were externed from the protection to MLA n life: Rahul Gandhi Fdistrict limits for six months PNS BANDA on Wednesday, ahead of the Sarnaik's son PNS n NEW DELHI Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls, After spending over two years officials said. According to a PNS nNEW DELHI in a Punjab prison, gangster- Congress leader Rahul press release issued by the turned-politician Mukhtar Gandhi on Wednesday batted district authorities, these Bombay High Court on Ansari was brought back to for COVID-19 vaccine for criminals were involved in Wednesday granted pro- Banda jail early Wednesday all, saying every Indian several cases, including two tection from coercive action morning. "deserves the chance to a safe registered at the Shahpur police to Purvesh Sarnaik, son of He was ferried in an ambu- life". station, two at Khatoli and seven at Mansurpur. The nomination process Shiv Sena MLA Pratap lance, part of convoy carrying The health ministry on violation of COVID-19 for the panchayat polls started in the district from Wednesday. The Uttar Sarnaik, in an alleged money gun-toting policemen, Tuesday said the vaccine norms. Pradesh gram panchayat elections will be held in four phases from April laundering case being throughout the 900-km jour- needs to be given to those who "Such type of shameful, 15 to May 2 and the results will be announced on May 2. probed by the Enforcement ney from Rupnagar to this need it and not those who inhuman behaviour in the Directorate (ED). Uttar Pradesh town in the no immediate health concerns. Punjab's Rupnagar jail, where want it. The COVID-19 vac- name of enforcing Corona A bench of Justices S S Bundelkhand region. The Bahujan Samaj Party Ansari was lodged in connec- cine is currently available to all guidelines is unacceptable to Delhi: Students of South Shinde and Manish Pitale Hours later, his brother MLA from Mau faces trial in tion with an extortion case in Indians above the age of 45 the country. Where should the said that such protection Afzal Ansari accused the police Uttar Pradesh in several cases, Punjab. The hand-over formal- years. public go when policemen would be subject to Purvesh of treating him in an inhuman including attempt to murder ities at the jail took about two "It's ridiculous to debate who are supposed to protect Asian University go on strike cooperating with the ED's manner during the journey, and murder. His transfer from hours needs and wants. Every Indian people commit such atroci- he first-year master and PhD students of South Asian University (SAU) in probe. claiming he was not given Punjab was ordered by the The police convoy which deserves the chance to a safe ties," he said in a tweet in the national capital have gone on a strike to demand immediate disbursal of The bench was hearing a food or water. Supreme Court after the UP including the ambulance life," Gandhi said on Twitter, Hindi. Tscholarships/freeships with arrears, petition filed by Pratap But he did not substantiate government approached it, equipped with life-saving using the hashtag Gandhi also lauded the issuance of bona fide certificates for non- Sarnaik, a Maharashtra leg- the allegation and, according to seeking the politician's custody equipment and an anti-riot "#CovidVaccine". health warriors on World Indian students for visa purposes, and islator, his sons Vihang and the UP government, a medical from Punjab. Vajra vehicle raced across He later shared a video of a Health Day and shared a pic- phased accommodation in the university Purvesh, and his brother-in- panel examined the 57-year- An Uttar Pradesh Police newly built expressways on an person being beaten up by ture of his with them on campus, a statement said on law Yogesh Chandegala. old after his arrival and found team arrived on Tuesday at over 14-hour journey. police in Indore for alleged Instagram. Wednesday.The students, boycotting classes since March 28, alleged that the university is mandating a "physical registration" in order to disburse scholarships without clarifying when such verification would occur in these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elections to 3 RS Man immolates Curfew: Delhiites opting for read a statement issued by the first-year students of the university."The first-year students were forced to decide on class boycott after the university's uncaring outside lover's and unresponsive attitude towards our emails demanding what we were promised in our admission offer letters.Also, the students were shocked to seats from house in UP walk-in vax will need e-pass know that the university administration is mailing the Indian Embassies in the PNS n SAARC Countries requesting them not to provide visas to the first-year PNS n BAREILLY PNS n NEW DELHI reporters, Jain had feared that if students," it added. The students, supported by the South Asian University The Election Commission on the positivity rate escalated and Researchers Association (SAURA), an elected student organisation in the SAU Wednesday informed the Kerala A 22-year-old married COVID-19 vaccination benefi- safety norms were not followed campus, and the Progressive Students Group (PSG), said they were shocked High Court that elections to the man died in a village here ciaries choosing to go for walk- by people, the new cases could by the "callous attitude" of the university's administration and have resolved to three Rajya Sabha seats from on Wednesday, two days in vaccination facility will have to breach the last single-day spike continue their strike until the fulfillment of their demands. "Even one of our Kerala will take place before the after he allegedly set fire acquire an e-pass to travel dur- record registered in November demands which was to convene a 'Grievance Redressal Committee' as per the expiry of the term of the three the proposed election to three on himself outside the ing the night curfew hours in last year. SAU by-laws was not heeded," they noted. The university, established, funded, MPs. vacancies. house of a woman he Delhi, officials said on However, he added that it will and maintained by governments of the eight member nations, according to the The Commission submitted The case has been posted for was in love with, police Wednesday. be too early to speculate on that students' note, enjoys certain privileges and immunities, which hinder the that the notification for the further hearing on Friday. said. The Delhi government on exemption. According to officials, as of now, and government efforts students from approaching the national courts to get their grievances redressed. polls will be issued before the In their pleas, the State The deceased, Akash, Tuesday imposed a night curfew people going for vaccination are are to contain the incidences as retirement of MPs from Kerala- Legislative Assembly and ruling allegedly self-immolated in the national capital from 10 exempted too while those who effectively as possible. -Abdul Wahab of the IUML, K CPI (M) in the state, challenged after dousing himself with pm to 5 am till April 30 in view have registered themselves can On e-passes procurement ‘CRPF harassing voters in K Ragesh(CPI(M)) and Vayalar the EC's decision to keep in kerosene in Jokhanpur of rising COVID-19 cases. show the message received via issues faced by people, the min- Ravi (Congress) on April 21. abeyance proceedings for the village of Baheri tehsil on The city had recorded 5,100 CoWIN app and move to a vac- ister told reporters, it is a "teething Bengal at Shah's behest’ The Court, which recorded proposed election to three Monday, they said. fresh cases on Tuesday, while 17 cination centre. problem" and should be sorted est Bengal Chief the submission made by the EC, vacancies from the state in the He took the extreme more people succumbed to the Those going for on-site regis- out soon. Amid a surge in Minister and Trinamool however, directed it to file a state- Rajya Sabha. step after the woman infection taking the toll to 11,113, tration during curfew hours will COVID-19 cases in the national WCongress supremo ment disclosing the reasons The elections to the three refused to meet him, the according to the Delhi health have to acquire an e-pass first, capital, Jain on Tuesday had said Mamata Banerjee on based on which it was decided seats from Kerala falling vacant police said, adding that department. they said. "As per DDMA guide- the city government was alert on Wednesday alleged that the to postpone the Rajya Sabha was to be held on April 12. she was staying at a rela- Earlier on Wednesday, Health lines, anyone going out for vac- the pandemic situation and keep- CRPF personnel are harassing elections for the three seats. The poll panel had initially tive's place. Minister Satyendar Jain justified cination during night curfew ing a "close watch" on it. voters in the state at the behest The court gave the direction announced that the elections for Akash was rushed to a the imposition of night curfew, will be allowed provided they Over 12 lakh people have been of Union Home Minister Amit after counsel for the petitioners- the three seats will be held on hospital with severe burn saying people were organising have an e-pass with them," a vaccinated in Delhi, he had said. Shah. Addressing a rally here in -Kerala Legislative Assembly April 12 but later the commis- injuries, and he died dur- parties and social gatherings in senior police officer said.The He reiterated his demand that Cooch Behar district, she and CPI(M)--pointed out that sion said it is being kept in ing treatment on the city at a time when COVID- officer, however, said the number vaccination should be made open accused personnel of the the Election Commission has abeyance following a communi- Wednesday, the police 19 cases have surged and stressed of people usually stepping out to all adults, except those who are central force of molesting women and beating people during the not cited the reason why it has cation received from the Union added. that it was "not a harsh step" as during night hours is fewer. not medically compliant with the ongoing assembly elections. "They are obstructing electors to cast their kept in abeyance proceedings for Ministry of Law and Justice. there were various categories of Meanwhile, interacting with norms for inoculation against votes. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed them to do so," Banerjee alleged. She claimed at least 10 people have been killed in the state during the ongoing polls. "The Election Commission is running the administration. Please see that nobody is killed during the polling Woman process. I request you to monitor CRPF personnel who are on duty now Delhi Contemporary Art Week begins today in the state. They should not be allowed to harass women. There are immolates cases of girls being molested by the central force employees," she said. PNS n NEW DELHI thinking and together we have Five candidates, including two women, were assaulted, while clashes conceived this edition of between rival political groups erupted during the third phase of polling in With seven city-based gal- DCAW, which despite the herself with the state on Tuesday. leries bringing works by over times we're going through, will 70 artists, the fourth edition of give art connoisseurs an engag- daughter the Delhi Contemporary Arts ing interactive space to expe- PNS n MUMBAI Week (DCAW), set to begin on rience the best of contempo- Chandrashekhar Azad booked Thursday, promises to be a rary art," said Bhavna Kakkar, A 55-year-old woman and one-stop-shop for art enthusi- founder of Latitude 28 that will her daughter allegedly for flouting Covid guidelines asts. showcase artists like Anupama committed suicide by The week-long art event at the Alias and Sudipta Das. immolating themselves at case has been Bikaner House will showcase Vadehra Art Gallery will their home in suburban registered against works by a stellar line-up of be presenting an "energetic Andheri here, police said A150 people, artists -- both stalwarts and temporary art. lectors, and art enthusiasts star artists Manjunath Kamath, curation that's fresh, playful on Wednesday. including Azad Samaj emerging, including Ghulam "Contemporary Art in who are eager to be part of this Waswo X Waswo and R Vijay, and poignant , by a group of The deceased Asmita Party leader Mohammad, Manisha Gera South Asia is more exciting conversation and want to among others. emerging and younger con- and Srishti Gupta are the Chandrashekhar Azad, Baswani, Jyoti Bhatt, Kamrooz than it has ever been. All the know more." "Despite the setbacks we temporary artists, including wife and daughter of for allegedly taking out a Aram, Anoli Perera, and seven galleries have come Participating galleries experienced during the worse Shrimanti Saha, Vicky Roy, Bollywood filmmaker roadshow in this district, Shrimanti Saha. together again to showcase a include Blueprint 12, Exhibit stages of the pandemic last year Shailesh B R, Sujith S N, Santosh Gupta, an official in violation of the "The Delhi Contemporary new wave of artists from India 320, Gallery Espace, Latitude we have striven forward in con- Pranati Panda, Jasmine Nilani said. prohibitory orders issued Art Week is a curated forum and the sub-continent," the 28, Nature Morte, Shrine tinuation of our work to pro- Joseph, Treibor Mawlong and The mother and daugh- to curb the spread of drawing on the synergies organisers said in a statement. Empire, and Vadehra Art mote and support contempo- Bakula Nayak. ter allegedly set themselves COVID-19. Police said between seven like-minded They added that the DCAW Gallery. rary art and artists. The chal- Nature Morte will present a ablaze in their apartment at the roadshow was held in Charthawal police station area on Tuesday galleries in the city, who have was an attempt to generate dis- While Blueprint 12 will be lenges we have faced, and still solo exhibition by Raqs Media D N Nagar in Andheri evening. Azad and his supporters were booked under relevant sections been promoting contempo- course that "befits the shifting showcasing works by young, face, have become sources of Collective, in addition to (west) on Monday after- for violation of prohibitory orders and COVID-19 guidelines, they said. rary art consistently and are lens of the contemporary". emerging artists using exper- motivation rather than restric- showing paintings and sculp- noon and the matter came The Bhim Army chief allegedly took out the roadshow that passed committed to the vision of "It is conceptualized to be imental form, like Namrata tions. tures by Mona Rai, Thukral to light when neighbours through several villages in support of his party candidates in the coming together to educate, the ultimate destination for Arjun and Nihal Faizal, "Our times call for a new and Tagra, Vibha Galhotra, alerted the fire brigade, he panchayat elections. showcase and promote con- established and emerging col- Gallery Espace will bring its level of creative and collective among others. said. 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www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION The journey from Just deserts Mukhtar Ansari’s transfer to Banda Jail will hopefully put an emphatic end to his extrajudicial activities olive green to khadi BHOPINDER SINGH one are the days when the jails of Uttar Pradesh used to be his fiefdom — a secure place from where the don-turned-politician allegedly used to oper- Gate, giving instructions to his henchmen and sharpshooters. Mukhtar Ansari, Veterans from the Armed Forces, who choose to test political whose name was enough to create terror in the minds of police officers, politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen and ordinary citizens alike, has finally been transferred from a Punjab jail to the Banda prison in UP. With it, his nearly two-year “honey- waters, must shun any suggestion of institutional endorsement moon” in Punjab is over and, with the Yogi Adityanath Government in the State, he he election to the West will likely have the taste of a prison in the real sense. Now, he will be treated as an Bengal Legislative ordinary prisoner and no VVIP guest — in whose service the entire district and jail Assembly bears an inter- administration remained in the earlier regimes. His esting candidate, a veter- anT combatant and former Deputy audacity may be gauged from the revelations of Chief of Army Staff. Beyond his a former Director General of Police who recently distinguished soldiering career, revealed that Mukhtar partitioned the barrack of the said veteran has also tenured Ghazipur jail and made a deluxe suite for himself. as a member of the National Security Advisory Board. Yet Further, a pond was dug inside the jail premises the news of his jumping into the for culturing fish for the don. Even the District electoral fray was met with mixed Magistrate came over to play badminton with the reactions, even amongst the “uni- jailed guest. Those were the days when the don formed” fraternity. Beyond par- tisan considerations impacting used to travel in a fleet of SUVs, all bearing the views about his candidature, the same registration number, “786”. The don was historical unease between the allegedly close to at least two non-BJP Chief political realm and the “apoliti- Ministers and enjoyed their patronage. However, cal” barracks underlies the awk- ward relationship and reactions. what put Mukhtar at odds with the BJP was the gruesome murder of party MLA What is indisputable is the Krishnanand Rai in 2005 when at least 500 rounds from Kalashnikov rifles target- principle that in a participative ed his vehicle. democracy, the institution of the At the time, Mukhtar was in jail but it is alleged that he masterminded the murder Armed Forces must remain politically neutral, visibly and as Rai had defeated his brother Afzal Ansari in the Assembly elections. One of the perceptibly. Equally, what is accused, Munna Bajrangi — who was a dreaded criminal, contract killer and Ansari’s true is that the institution of the chose to identify themselves as the veteran community should The real challenge for the right hand man — was killed in the Baghpat Jail in UP in 2018. The UP Government Armed Forces has witnessed a unpartisan “independent”. be welcomed – and it should veterans entering the political is cracking down heavily on Mukhtar’s properties, making him want to continue stay- continuous slide and diminish- However, in the Indian polit- be embedded in all regional space is in walking the thin ment for all practical purposes ical context, nonpartisanship is and national parties, and not be line of partisan anchorage ing in the Punjab jail and the State repeatedly denied his custody to the UP Police on (condescending invocations not plausible in governance the exclusive preserve of any with the full know that they trivial grounds. Eventually, however, after the Supreme Court’s order last month that notwithstanding), and the same unless it pertains to an apolit- one party, as that steers the will also be contextualised to a convict or undertrial who disobeys the law of the land cannot oppose his transfer has been contributed by all ical constitutional appoint- “institution” towards the dan- their former identity, and from one prison to another, and the courts cannot be helpless bystanders when the political parties, without any ment. This has led to political gerous waters of politicisation. therefore the need to maintain rule of law is being challenged with impunity, his custody has finally been given to exception. Put simply, the parties positing the veterans Veterans in electoral fray the conduct, restraint and “voice” of the Armed Forces in within their ranks to imply must shun any suggestion of rectitude that is often missing the UP Police. We can only hope that the criminal, who allegedly tried to strike a deal the corridors of power, unlike nationalistic and muscular EVEN MORE institutional endorsement, as amongst the unhinged politi- to procure a Light Machine Gun from an Army fugitive to assassinate his adversaries, other democracies such as the credentials — these optics PARTICIPATION hereinafter they must fight cians. Widespread presence of sees no light in his prison cell. Further, he should be brought to justice for his crimes US or UK, remains supremely then transcend the parties to FROM VETERANS the electoral battle, in their veterans across the political and a precedent must be set that nobody is above the law. We hope to see no more underrepresented. Therefore, assume the mantle of defend- personal and partisan capac- aisles in various assemblies the ability to participate and ers of the military and paint SHOULD BE ity, and not on behalf of their also augurs well for the long- cavalcades of SUVs with criminals inside tinted glasses, running amok, brandishing contribute meaningfully via the their rival parties as enfeebled, earlier identity from an term security of the nation, as all sorts of weapons and creating terror. It would serve the justice best if all such bhais electoral route for the veterans compromised or even “anti- WELCOMED — AND avowedly apolitical institu- the conversations, debates are shown their real place – behind the bars or gallows. cannot only be beneficial for nationalists”. IT SHOULD BE tion. Many illustrious veter- and policy arguments become his/her constituents, but also for Partisan preferences, bias- ans like BC Khanduri, enriched with more informed the institution of the Armed es and opinions asides, the vet- EMBEDDED IN ALL Jaswant Singh and Rajesh participants. Usually the PICTALK Forces, various political parties, erans are a potential reservoir REGIONAL AND Pilot earned their “political guardrails of propriety and as also the nation at large. The of trained constitutionalists stripes” and accomplishments steadfastness in ensuring the challenge, however, would be to and patriots (not simply NATIONAL PARTIES, based on their individual “apolitical” moorings of the disallow the appropriation and “nationalists”) who have led a AND NOT BE THE work and contributions, and Armed Forces are best known subsuming of the Armed Forces life of unique experiences and EXCLUSIVE not owing to any jingoistic to the veterans themselves — and the definitive imagery of the perspectives. They come with invocation or milking of emo- it is incumbent on the veter- ‘Indian Soldier’ under any par- a natural sense of service, dis- PRESERVE OF ANY tions. Veterans must not allow ans venturing into politics to tisan flag. cipline and duty that could be ONE PARTY AS themselves to be debased as tread the path carefully and Many decorated US veterans utilised towards betterment only “show trophies” and, not fall for the bogey traps have chosen to serve partisan in a larger team, with other THAT STEERS THE instead, demand their own that are often laid by reckless governments, albeit under the tag diversities of competence. ‘INSTITUTION’ space and relevance, basis politicians. The journey from of “independent”. Legendary There is no bipartisan “lobby” their abilities. To imply an olive green to khadi is never scholar-warrior Gen James to champion the institutional TOWARDS THE electoral contest to be below a straight line. Mattis (Retd), who served the urgencies and concerns collec- DANGEROUS the dignity for a veteran to (The writer, a military vet- Republican administration of tively and, instead, it remains contest is also misplaced arro- eran, is a former Lt Governor Donald Trump as the Def-Sec, or a domain of constant and WATERS OF gance and uncharitable onto of Andaman & Nicobar even Democrat Joe Biden’s Def- petty upmanship. If anything, POLITICISATION many more from other fields Islands and Puducherry. The Sec, Gen Lloyd Austin (Retd), even more participation from of similar accomplishment. views expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE Buses parked outside a hotel after fresh snowfall in Keylong, Himachal Pradesh PTI Our 14 lakh-dose NO LOCKDOWN, PLEASE! stock is sufficient for Sir —Just what was feared has happened; Corruption rules Maharashtra only three days. Our the Coronavirus cases across the country weekly requirement is are up again. The efforts put in collective- Param Bir Singh, stating that his credentials around 40 lakh doses No respite ly have all but gone in vain. It seems like cannot be taken at face value. The allegation to enable us to 2020 has still not left us. The cases are made by Singh was more than serious as in vaccinate up to 5,00,000 people. The newer strains of Coronavirus are killing, of course, reaching record highs; curfews and par- an eight-page letter to CM Uddhav Thackeray, tial lockdowns are being reinforced. This ex-Mumbai top cop has alleged that the now Maharashtra Health Minister but more deaths are due to our own insouciance cannot be happening again! Alas, it is! We suspended and arrested API Sachin Vaze had — Rajesh Tope have been nothing short of reckless; the been summoned by Deshmukh to his residence he word “tsunami” made it big in lingua franca in 2004, just as “COVID-19” did face masks have now become chin guards, several times in the past few months setting 3.1 million out of especially in the latter half of 2020. Unlike the tsunami, however, its killer surf is still social distancing has gone for a toss and a target of accumulating `100 crore a month 3.8 million doses Tfar from receding; there are waves after waves of the killer virus mutating and beget- people are partying as if it were 2019. from bars, restaurants and other establish- did not come to ting newer strains. The difficulty of the situation is that by the time the world’s best virol- We are averaging at about five persons ments in Mumbai. Australia. That per 100 people—this number is absolute- t refers to the editorial ‘Veil of morality' If the conduct of the Home Minister is obviously had a ogists and scientists get down to pinning the blasted ly a disgrace since we are the ‘pharmacy (April 7). I concur with the editorial view that such, it's not hard to imagine what the police very significant agent to relegate it to the oblivion, it deviously trans- of the world’. It’s beyond ridiculous that we Iit's too late for Anil Deshmukh to resign cit- officers must be doing. The eventual victim is impact on the early rollout of the forms itself. The number of active cases are growing are exporting vaccines all over the world ing “moral grounds”. Nobody will believe him common citizenry which finds itself hapless vaccination programme. rather than vaccinating our people first. and it appears more a compulsion rather than against the corrupt politicians and police offi- breathtakingly by the hour and several States are per- Australian Prime Minister The Indian Medical Association (IMA) morality. We citizens are not fools. To make cers. It seems that the Government led by forming particularly worse than the others, the emi- — Scott Morrison and the Chief Ministers of several States the matters worse, Deshmukh has moved the Thackeray has compromised with corruption nent notables being Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Andhra have appealed to the Central Government Supreme Court (SC) challenging the Bombay and the silence of the CM speaks volumes My advice would be Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Since we mentioned Delhi to open vaccination for all people above High Court's order directing a CBI preliminary about his helplessness to rein the NCP and its that being an actress in particular in these columns recently, let’s revisit the 18, but Union Health Secretary Rajesh probe into the extortion allegations levelled leaders. However, such malpractices and cor- is not easy. It's a very, Capital scene. Sure, the Aam Aadmi Party Government Bhushan resorted to saying that “the aim against him. In the petition filed in the Supreme ruption are against the spirit of democracy and very difficult are breach of people’s trust in the Government. has taken some good, practical steps to counter the is not to administer the vaccine to those Court, the NCP leader has questioned the con- profession to be in, as who want it, but to those who need it”. The duct of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Bal Govind | Noida there are a lot of spread of the virus, including slapping a night curfew Health Secretary has no sense. A vaccine expectations that the audience have. for whatever it’s worth, the problem lies with the cit- is not some beverage that people want; it icate Naxalism. It can lead to the loss of Governor Shaktikanta Das, retained repo izenry. Sure, the city Government has started servic- is a tool that people need to protect them- many innocent lives. With that in mind, rate at 4 per cent and reverse repo rate at Actor ing the population with inoculation around the clock, selves from ailments. The impact of the the help of the Air Force can be taken. That 3.35 per cent. The Central bank also stuck — Rani Mukerji but what does it ultimately amount to? second wave is far more severe than the Naxals are getting arms from countries like to its accommodative stance amid con- first, thanks to the variants. China and Pakistan is an open secret. cerns that rising COVID-19 infections We let Argentina come The most basic instinct of any living being is survival but we, the humans, seem to Focusing on the global good is what While it is clear that the Naxals cannot could derail the country’s nascent eco- back into the game. have outgrown it in terms of taking precautions against COVID-19 as if the virus is our makes us part of a larger society but that fight without weapons, it is also worth con- nomic recovery. The increase in the When you play a team best friend. Taken in a larger, wider context, the same sick mentality appears to be pre- does not mean your own citizens are being sidering why efforts have not been made Government’s borrowings is likely to be like them, we need to vailing across the nation, and across the borders too. The other countries are being men- sacrificed. We are still bearing the brunt to ensure that Naxals do not get weapons partially offset by RBI Open Market be consistent in all the tioned because any epidemic, including locusts or any other natural jeopardy, doesn’t of the previous lockdown and we certain- from across the border. The Naxals are said Operations (OMOs) and secondary mar- quarters. ly cannot afford another one. to have used rocket launchers in the attack ket purchases of Government securities. respect geographical boundaries and is apt to punish anybody who disrespectingly comes Sean Young |New Delhi in Bijapur district. It is important to end The inclusion of Government securities Indian hockey coach into contact with it. But we apparently think that we have survived the virus outbreak so the problem of Naxalism as a whole. For global bond indices will add to the — Graham Reid far, that we have made its acquaintance, that we have cracked the code to break its out- NEED TO ERADICATE NAXALISM this, the Government should show will demand. Unless inflation expectations reach and that it won’t therefore afflict us, but we are wrong. The situation is getting exac- Sir — The problem of Naxalism has been power and make efforts in the right start increasing in the future, fixed income The Bengal polls so around for more than six decades. As direction and not just beat around the investors will do well to remain invested far have witnessed erbated because of the newer strains that are mutating speedily and beguilingly, cheat- many as 22 soldiers were recently killed in bush. in Indian bonds. 100 times more ing the vaccines developed so far to treat the earlier, original virus. In no small degree, a Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh. The men- Nitesh Mandwariya | Neemuch CK Subramaniam |Mumbai violence than four the peoples are to blame, too, since they haven’t learnt any lesson from the situation in ace was not brought under control till it other States Manaus, situated on the banks of the Negro river in Brazil. The picturesque city found its spread to 22 States. Although some con- REPO RATE REFLECTS HOPE combined together. way into notoriety when scientists proclaimed it to be the final warning for the whole world trol is now in place, the problem is not yet Sir — The six-member monetary policy over. It may take a few more years to erad- committee (MPC), headed by RBI Send your feedback to: BJP national general secretary in terms of combating the Corona virus. [email protected] — BL Santhosh VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | APRIL 8, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN Is it a good idea to trust STRATEGIES ARE CRITICAL IN POLLS ANIL GUPTA Having the right mix of strategies and hard work Pakistan this time? is as important as the popularity of a candidate The offer of peace by Pakistan is a sheer facade and it is just buying time to have a breather necessitated due to compelling military and economic reasons at home he leaders of the Kashmir-centric politi- cal parties have gone overboard with the Tprospect of peace with our immediate VIVEK SINGH BAGRI neighbour and the global hub of jihadi terror— Pakistan. Backing Pakistan Army Chief General lections are one of the most critical requisites to run any democ- Qamar Javed Bajwa’s call for Indo-Pak talks, racy. In India, every year several polls are conducted that decide Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Ethe fate of the leaders contesting from various constituencies. Mehbooba Mufti has said that the Indian India amounts to one-sixth of the worlds electorate and the prospec- Government should initiate talks with Islamabad. “The Government should understand that tive candidates have to strategically approach the people with a plan the way to peace talks goes through the Kashmir that promises to uplift their lives and gives the hope of a better future. issue. We cannot reach peace without resolving While being popular is complementary to winning elections in the the Kashmir issue,” said Mufti. Speaking in a sim- present time, having the right mix of strategies and hard work is equal- ilar vein, National Conference (NC) leader Omar ly critical. Besides sharing well-drafted manifestos, candidates can Abdullah said, “We have always said that good speak on various pressing concerns such as environment, public relations between these two countries is not good only for Jammu and Kashmir but for the entire education systems, women safety and so on. south Asia. It’s good that both countries, instead Survey: Prior to starting any mission, it is recommended that of threatening each other, are talking.” THE PAKISTAN the candidate conducts a thorough survey to get an idea of what The reasons for their optimism are well ARMY CONTINUES he/she is stepping into. A survey reveals various aspects of the peo- understood because their political survival for TO TREAT ple living in the region — issues that the people of the constituen- the decades in past had depended on the INDIA AS cy are facing. It also gives a deep understanding of which polling Pakistan bogey. There is a convergence in the AN EXISTENTIAL views of Pakistani and Kashmiri leadership booth has the chances of performing in favour of the candidate. THREAT. because soft-separatism and sub-nationalism has IN THE always been the ideological hall-mark of these PAST, SIMILAR political parties. But the moot point is can CEASEFIRE Pakistan be trusted? OFFERS AND August 5, till they take the first “environment of trust” that is Another thing to remember is It all began in the last week of February when step, unfortunately we cannot “devoid of terror” is “imperative”, that Pakistan has yet not given up the Director General of Military Operations PEACE OVERTURES move forward,” Khan said. The said Modi in a letter addressed to terrorism as an instrument of (DGMO) of the two Armies agreed to observe HAD BEEN next day, his Chief of Army Staff Khan. Post-August 5, 2019, India State policy. Through its proxies, ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in tune MADE BY said, it was time for India and has made its stand clear to the it continues to support terror in with the 2003 ceasefire agreement. Then the two THE PAKISTANI Pakistan to “bury the past and global community that the dispute Kashmir and is reported to be statements, one after another, made during the ARMY CHIEFS BUT move forward” as he asserted that regarding Kashmir is restricted to spreading the network of sleeper first edition of the Islamabad Security Dialogue THEY LASTED the peace between the two neigh- the illegal occupation of the two- cells in our hinterland and the organised by Pakistan Security Division in col- ONLY AS LONG AS bours would help “unlock” the third territory of the erstwhile State North East. The Pakistan Army is laboration with the country’s leading think-tanks PAKISTAN NEEDED potential of South and Central of Jammu and Kashmir referred to feverishly using the ceasefire peri- on March 17-18 expressing explicit desire for THE PEACE. Asia. He further added that the ini- as Azad Kashmir and Pakistan- od to upgrade its infrastructure on Analysis: Once the candidate receives the results of the survey, peace with India took many by surprise since the UNILATERAL tiative has to come from India. occupied Jammu and Kashmir the LoC, including establishing he/she must compare the results with the previous elections to under- statements came from none other than the Prime ABROGATION AND Though he also referred to (PoJK) by India. new forward posts as well as stand which direction is the party heading towards in a particular Minister and the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan. VIOLATION Kashmir, he did not mention it as But from the response of preparing gun areas and ammu- region. At this particular point, it is highly recommended to get a Since then, endless debate has begun in the OF THE a core issue and said that the Khan, it has become obvious that nition points/dumps in the vil- think-tank team onboard so that the candidate can spend more time media in both the countries with each claiming CEASEFIRE peaceful resolution of the issue can the offer of peace by Pakistan is lages in depth in the close vicin- amongst the people rather than focusing on making strategy. peace to be compulsion of the other country. AGREEMENTS lead to lasting peace in the region. a sheer façade and Pakistan is just ity of the LoC. While the entire world knows the truth, it has HAVE BEEN Immediately, after the buying time to have a breather It is also learnt that the Focus on Campaign: Campaigning is not only about advertis- become necessary for Pakistan to beat the drum February 25 ceasefire offer, India necessitated due to compelling Pakistani Army with the help of ing about oneself but it is also about advertising what the candidate THE HALLMARK to satisfy the hardliners. Pakistan, for long, has OF UNSTABLE made it very clear that the onus lies military and economic reasons at the People’s Liberation Army will bring to the table once he/she gets elected. A thorough survey pushed aside geo-economics in favour of exploit- INDO-PAK with Pakistan to create a conducive home. He has tried to put the ball (PLA) is constructing tunnels in allows the experts to understand the mentality of the people, gives ing its geo-strategic location.Its dwindling econ- RELATIONS. atmosphere for any peace talks by back in India’s court. Imran Khan the posts for living shelters and them the opportunity to find out ways to engage with them, chalk omy and near-bankruptcy has forced its leader- THERE IS reiterating its well-known stand of has written to Modi for creating ammunition storage. It would out a plan that will work for the candidate and help change the nar- ship, including military, albeit temporarily to NOTHING “terror and talks can’t go togeth- an “enabling environment” suit- also provide them added protec- resume trade with India which requires normal- er”. Qamar Bajwa did make a ref- ed for a constructive and result- tion during a nuclear attack. In rative for good. To enable this, the experts sketch out a marketing DIFFERENT cy of relations which had been brought to its SO FAR TO erence to Pakistan changing its oriented dialogue to resolve out- addition; it is also procuring from campaign that involves connecting with people not just physically nadir by Pakistan post-abrogation of Article 370 strategy from ‘geopolitics’ to ‘geo- standing issues between the two China modern military hardware but also digitally. Since the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic, the by unilaterally withdrawing its High TRUST PAKISTAN economics’. But Pakistan yet has to neighbours, including Jammu as well as force multipliers like number of smartphone users has increased at the grassroots. This Commissioner and suspension of trade with walk the talk. From all available and Kashmir issue. drones and surveillance systems. has opened up the doors to reaching out to people more personal- India. inputs, there might have been a For a change, he has used the Pakistani Army continues to ly— by engaging them in WhatsApp group conversations, social There was an inherent contradiction between change in the thinking of the phrase “including Jammu & treat India as an existential threat. the statements of the Imran Khan and Bajwa. Pakistani brass and leadership but Kashmir” instead of it being the In the past, similar ceasefire offers media campaigns and other forms of digital targeting based on demog- While Khan made a little variation to his earli- there are no visible indicators of core issue and no headway can be and peace overtures had been raphy, caste, sentiments and more. Besides digital marketing cam- er stated position on March 5 while addressing any change in its “anti-India strat- made without its resolution first. made by the Pakistani chiefs but paigns, the potential candidate must also plan field campaigns, dig- the Solidarity Day function at Muzaffarabad, egy.” Maybe Qamar Bajwa, for whom they lasted only as long as ital rallies, door-to-door campaigns to reach maximum people. wherein he said that Pakistan would not talk to On the occasion of the 70th the breather is mandatory, has Pakistan needed the peace. Managing the sentiment of party workers: Any candidate who India till the restoration of Article 370 in National Day of Pakistan, PM been able to prevail upon Khan so Unilateral abrogation and viola- is contesting/fighting for the seat needs strong support of the peo- Kashmir, he still stuck to resolution of Kashmir The author is a Jammu- Modi extended greetings to his that he can continue unabatedly tion of the ceasefire agreements issue as a prerequisite for peace talks. “There is based political commentator, counterpart Imran Khan and the to refurbish and rebuild his Army have been the hallmark of unsta- ple of the community, however, what he/she needs more is the con- one issue that is stopping us [from improving columnist, security and people of Pakistan. He desired to and its assets on the LoC where ble Indo-Pak relations. There is tinued support from the party workers. Hence, finding out the dis- strategic analyst. The views relations] at this time. We will make our efforts expressed are personal. have “cordial relations” with it has received a thorough batter- nothing different so far to trust gruntled party workers can help change the course of the whole drive. but India must take the first step because after Pakistan but for it to happen, an ing from the Indian Army. Pakistan. Time of the preparation: It is highly recommended that the can- didate must start the preparations at least a year in advance as it gives more time to gather information and use it to advantage. POINTCOUNTERPOINT However, if one is starting later, then one must try to work on weak- er polling areas/regions as there is a huge scope of improvement. AYYAPPAN IS WITH THOSE WHO NOT A SINGLE BELIEVER OF AYYAPPAN Besides focusing on understanding the public sentiment, party work- HAVE SUPPORTED THE PEOPLE OF KERALA. THE LDF WILL TAKE HIS WORDS SERIOUSLY. ers’ sentiment and issues of the region, the candidate must also focus on building their own brand that connects with the audience at a per- WILL COME BACK TO POWER IN KERALA. THE PEOPLE WILL STAND WITH THE UDF. sonal level. — KERALA CM — CONGRESS LEADER (The writer is a political analyst and founder of Leadtech. The PINARAYI VIJAYAN OOMMEN CHANDY views expressed are personal.) Green hydrogen: Viable solution for future energy needs A traditionally fossil fuel-driven nation such as Saudi Arabia has taken robust initiatives to adopt green hydrogen in its energy mix n the relentless pursuit to ing by 83 million people chemical process of elec- energy demand when the cost currently of GH is $5. 2021-22 to generate hydro- power the world of every year, this intense trolysis. Electrolysis utilises nation witnesses an average However, for nations such as gen from green power Itomorrow, humanity is human proliferation has had electric current to separate consumption of 7,26,000 Saudi with perpetual sun- sources. tirelessly involved in its quest a tremendous impact on the hydrogen from oxygen barrels of oil a day for ener- shine and vast unused land, As the Government to discover newer fuels that energy demand. in water and if this electric gy generation. the per kg production cost takes its own time to make are cleaner and more effi- According to the latest current is obtained from According to the British can be brought down to progress, a beginning of cient. 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Hydrogen Energy Mission from renewable sources by ably power the future. The The views expressed 1.5°C would be untenable. crude oil-producing nations Riyadh-based Joint According to the and building on the same, 2030, the nation needn’t global population is growing are personal. Hydrogen is a universal, in a surprisingly welcome Organisation’s Data Initiative International Renewable this year’s Budget saw a ref- look any further as it pro- at a robust rate of 1.1 per light and very reactive fuel development has announced showed that every year the Energy Agency (IREA), the erence to the proposal for a vides the apt solution to cent per annum or increas- that is generated through the the establishment of a mega month of August peaks in per kilogram production Hydrogen Energy Mission achieve the same. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | APRIL 8, 2021 Money 08 Sensex rallies 460 points on RBI boost; bank stocks lead charge PNS n MUMBAI modative stance to boost rupee tanked 105 paise against tus quo on policy rates and rials and finance indices surg- growth amid a resurgence in the US dollar. A weak rupee is reassured the financial markets ing up to 1.69 per cent. Equity indices darted up on coronavirus cases. seen as a positive for export- on its commitment to retain Broader BSE midcap and Wednesday, propelled by bank- The 30-share BSE Sensex oriented Indian IT firms. accommodative policy stance smallcap indices rallied up to ing, auto and IT stocks, after jumped 460.37 points or 0.94 On the other hand, Titan, till the prospects of sustained 1.30 per cent. the RBI expectedly left interest per cent to finish at 49,661.76. NTPC and HUL were the lag- economic recovery is secured," World stocks hovered near rates unchanged and main- The broader NSE Nifty gards, shedding up to 0.78 per said Gaurav Dua, SVP, Head - record highs, boosted by IMF's tained its advanced 135.55 points or 0.92 cent. Capital Market Strategy, projections of robust global accom- per cent to 14,819.05. The Reserve Bank of India Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. growth this year. Interest-rate sensitive (RBI) on Wednesday kept key Even on liquidity front the Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in bank and auto stocks interest rates unchanged at signals are dovish, he said, Seoul and Tokyo closed in the led the gainers' record lows while pledging to adding the bond market has green, while Shanghai and chart on the buy Rs 1 lakh crore of govern- reacted positively with the 10- Hong Kong nursed losses. Sensex. ment bonds this quarter to cap year bond yield easing by 6-8 Stock exchanges in Europe SBI was the borrowing costs in a bid to sup- bps during the day. were largely trading with gains top per- port an economy facing a "The easing of yield curves in mid-session deals. former, resurgence of the pandemic. and commitment of keeping Meanwhile, the global oil spurting In the first monetary policy interest rate low with ample liq- benchmark Brent crude was 2.25 per of the 2021-22 fiscal, the cen- uidity are positive for the equi- trading 0.37 per cent lower at cent, fol- tral bank stuck to its accom- ty markets too. The consisten- USD 62.97 per barrel. India's domestic air passenger lowed by modative stance amid con- cy and continuity in the mon- The rupee tanked 105 paise ICICI cerns of rising infections that etary policy stance is welcome to close at 74.47 against the US Bank, could derail the nascent eco- and will cheer up market sen- currency. Nestle nomic recovery. timents," he noted. Foreign institutional mkt may double by ’30: Boeing India, The central bank also All sectoral indices ended on investors were net sellers in the IndusInd retained the economic growth a positive note, with BSE auto, capital market as they PNS n NEW DELHI domestic traffic today to the class". Bank, M&M, projection for the current bankex, tele- offloaded shares worth Rs 2020 normal levels, we are see- "With greater demand for Bajaj Auto, financial year at 10.5 per cent. com, metal, 1,092.75 crore on Tuesday, India's domestic air passenger ing today's traffic at about 76 domestic, regional and long- Bharti Airtel and "In line basic mate- according to market is expected to double per cent to those levels, he stat- haul travel, we anticipate Maruti. with exchange data. its size by 2030 from the pre- ed during the press briefing on India's commercial fleet will IT counters expecta- pandemic level, aircraft man- commercial market outlook grow four-fold by 2039," also posted tions, RBI ufacturer Boeing said on for India. Schulte said. robust gains has main- Wednesday. Indian airline companies, India's civil aviation indus- after the tained "We saw a 55 per cent just like their global peers, have try will require nearly 90,000 sta- decrease in domestic passen- been badly hit due to the pan- new pilots, technicians and ger traffic through 2020. Our demic-induced crisis. To sur- cabin crew personnel during forecasts are showing that dur- vive these tough times, all the 20-year forecast period, ing the next 10 years, by 2030, Indian carriers took cost cut- with a growing number of Indian domestic market is ting measures like firings or women choosing to pursue expected to double the size of pay cuts in 2020. aviation careers, he said. the 2019 market. It is quite Schulte noted that there The country's air cargo remarkable," said David would be demand for more growth is expected to average Schulte, managing director of than 2,200 new commercial 6.3 per cent annually over the Regional Marketing, Boeing aircraft in the next 20 years in next 20 years, driven by India's Commercial Airplanes. India due to "growing econo- manufacturing and e-com- If we compare the Indian my and expanding middle merce sectors, he noted. RBI status quo on policy supportive of economic MONEY MATTERS Govt approves Rs 6,238 cr Benz Q1 sales growth; liquidity in right direction, say experts PLI scheme for ACs, lights PNS n NEW DELHI appear to be encouraging and On the inflation front, the he government on Wednesday up 34 per cent the economic activity momen- RBI has projected the retail Tapproved a production linked RBI's decision to keep repo tum will be further consolidat- inflation to be in the range of RBI says no incentive (PLI) scheme for white to 3,193 units rate unchanged for the fifth ed." The apex bank has pro- 4.4-5.2 per cent during the goods - Air Conditioners and LED PNS n MUMBAI time in a row is in line with jected the Indian economy to course of this year, with the need for loan Lights - with a budgetary outlay the economic need to encour- grow at 10.5 per cent in the first half falling in the upper of Rs 6,238 crore.The proposal Mercedes-Benz India on age growth, financial market current fiscal year. band of over 5 per cent. moratoriums was approved in a Union Cabinet Wednesday reported a players and experts said on Mihir Vora, Director and Rumki Majumdar, meeting, chaired by Prime 34 per cent jump in car Wednesday. Chief Investment Officer, Max Economist, Deloitte India, PNS n MUMBAI Minister Narendra sales at 3,193 units in the In its first monetary policy Life Insurance, said that mea- said, "As expected, the RBI has Modi.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the approval first quarter of 2021 over announcement for this fiscal, tinue with the accommodative sures announced are intend- kept the policy rates stable and Amid increase in localised of the scheme for ACs and LEDs will give a boost to domestic the year-ago period, the Reserve Bank underlined stance as long as necessary to ed to lower borrowing costs, will likely continue holding lockdowns, RBI Governor manufacturing.The prime objective of the scheme is to make owing to strong sales in the need to support the econ- sustain growth on a durable ease financial conditions and the rates steady as there are Shaktikanta Das said there manufacturing in India globally competitive by removing sectoral the first two months of omy given the current situa- basis and continue to mitigate keep liquidity supportive for significant risks to inflation is no need for a loan repay- disabilities, creating economies of scale and ensuring efficiencies. the current year. tion amidst resurgence of the impact of COVID-19 on credit offtake. The announce- moving up. Intermittent sup- ments moratorium at pre- The German premium Covid cases in the country. the economy. Rajiv Sabharwal, ment ebbed worries of any ply-side disruptions and grad- sent, stating that business- carmaker had sold 2,386 The six-member MPC MD and CEO, Tata Capital, early liquidity withdrawal, he ual demand revival will keep es are better prepared to units in the January- unanimously decided to con- said: "The growth forecasts added. the pressure on prices." face the situation. Airtel announces 5G ready March period of 2020. It can be noted that the The growth indicates a RBI had announced a six- strong recovery ahead, month moratorium in the to leverage the power of IoT with multiple new prod- RBI puts in place G-SAP for orderly functioning of G-Sec market early days of the national elecom operator Bharti Airtel ucts lined up for launch, Mumbai: RBI on Wednesday financial conditions for the amidst comfortable liquidity ties for an aggregate amount lockdown last year to help Ton Wednesday announced an Mercedes-Benz India said it is putting in place a recovery to gain traction. conditions," Governor of Rs 25,000 crore will be borrowers impacted by a integrated platform that enables said. “Benz sold 3,193 secondary market govern- Under the programme, Shaktikanta Das said while conducted on April 15, Das chilling in economic activ- enterprises to leverage the units, a growth of 34 per ment securities acquisition which will be for 2021-22, announcing the monetary said. The benchmark 10-year ity. Maharashtra is in a power of the Internet of Things cent over the first quar- programme or G-SAP 1.0 for RBI will commit "upfront to policy. bond, which traded at 5.93 lockdown for non-essen- (IoT) and gear up for the ter of 2020. The car sales this financial to enable an a specific amount of open For the first quarter of the per cent (on an average) dur- tial services and localised emerging era of 'connected in the January-March orderly evolution of the yield market purchases of govern- financial year 2021-22, RBI ing April 2020-January 2021, and night lockdowns are things'. 'Airtel IoT' is an end-to- period of 2020 were curve. RBI said the endeav- ment securities with a view to will conduct a G-SAP of Rs spiked to 6.25 per cent on being observed in many end platform with the capability 2,386 units, including a our through the programme enabling a stable and order- 1 lakh crore, and the first pur- March 10, 2021 before com- pockets, to restrict the surge to connect and manage billions low base for March- will be to ensure congenial ly evolution of the yield curve chase of government securi- ing down again. in cases. of devices and applications in a 2020,” the company said. highly secure and seamless manner, the company said in a statement. As per estimates, India's cellular connectivity-based IoT market is forecast to grow to Rs 10,000 crore by 2022, driven by connected cars and appliances, SMART factories and CAMS launches eKYC using OTP based utilities, and other use cases. Gold rallies Rs 587 to Rs 45K; Aadhaar verification for MF silver jumps Rs 682 to Rs 65K PNS n CHENNAI serve the new mutual fund tion, the company said on mutual funds industry to all old rallied by Rs 587 to Rs investors. Wednesday. investors. G45,768 per 10 gram in the Technology driven financial CAMS has developed the CAMS and CAMS Investor "We are extremely happy to national capital on infrastructure and services solution that would enable new Services were among the eight have successfully cleared the Wednesday amid rupee provider Computer Age investors to complete the KYC securities market entities which thorough standards of privacy depreciation, according to Management Services (CAMS) process digitally with OTP based were granted approval to under- and security compliance checks HDFC Securities. In the previ- has unveiled an e-KYC facility Aadhaar Authentication and it take the Aadhaar Authentication. to undertake OTP based ous trade, the precious metal using an one time password was a simple method as against Know Your Customer has Aadhaar authentication for e- had closed at Rs 45,181 per based Aadhaar verification to the earlier XML based verifica- been made mandated in the KYC." 10 gram. In tandem with a Covid leaving behind rally in gold, silver also jumped Rs 682 to Rs 65,468 per kilogram from Rs 64,786 per kilogram in the previous trade.The Indian rupee slumped 24 paise to 73.66 against the US dollar in opening trade on complex legacies to be Wednesday.In the international market, gold was trading lower at Housing sales may touch ’19-level USD 1,739 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 25.04 per ounce."Gold prices traded marginally down with spot gold prices at COMEX (New York-based commodities exchange) trading at USD tackled: IMF official 1,739 per ounce on Wednesday," according to HDFC Securities. PNS n WASHINGTON USD 16 trillion in fiscal if pandemic remains under control actions. Fiscal actions have The COVID-19 pandemic is enabled health systems and PNS n NEW DELHI fresh wave of coronavirus Citroen drives in C5 Aircross leaving behind complex lega- have provided emergency life- across the country, he said cies that will need to be tack- lines to households and firms. Housing sales that fell 40-50 housing sales rose by 44 per with price starting at Rs 29 L led, a top IMF official said on By doing so, fiscal policy has per cent across 7-8 major cities cent in the January-March Wednesday, as he underlined also mitigated the contraction last year due to the pandemic quarter, as per the Knight itroen, a part of the need for policies that in economic activity,” Vitor could bounce back to 2019- Frank India data. CStellantis group must remain agile and Gaspar, Director of the Fiscal level this year, if there is no Sales should bounce back to formed by the merger of respond flexibly as the situ- Affairs Department at the complete lockdown to curb the 2019-level provided the pan- two global auto majors ation may require. International Monetary Fund, second wave of COVID-19, demic remains under control FCA and Groupe PSA, on The pandemic has affected said in the annual report of realtors' body CREDAI said on and there is no imposition of Wednesday launched C5 almost every country in the the annual Fiscal Monitor. Wednesday. complete lockdown of eco- Aircross SUV in India with world and has left national “Indeed, economic growth Addressing a virtual press nomic activities as it was seen introductory prices start- economies and businesses surprised on the upside as conference, CREDAI National during April-May last year. ing from Rs 29.9 lakh (ex- counting the costs, as govern- 2020 unfolded, and growth President Harsh Vardhan According to Knight Frank showroom Delhi).The company has introduced the SUV, its first ments struggle with new forecasts for 2021 have been Patodia said housing sales He expressed concern over second wave of the COVID-19 India, sales of residential prop- product in the country, in three trims priced at Rs 29.9 lakh, Rs 30.4 lockdown measures to tack- revised up as well. Gradually, increased during the January- the second major wave of the pandemic," said Patodia, who erties fell 37 per cent to lakh and Rs 31.9 lakh, respectively.The model is powered by a 2-litre le the spread of the deadly economies and societies have March quarter of 2021 and COVID-19 pandemic and said took charge as the President 1,54,534 units in 2020 across diesel powertrain, which is mated with an eight-speed automatic virus. improved their ability to hoped that the trend will con- it will take time to assess the from April 1 this year. eight cities as compared to transmission. The company said the vehicle delivers fuel efficiency of “In the last twelve months, cope with the pandemic,” tinue over the next nine impact. Asked about the outlook 2,45,861 units in the previous 18.6 kmpl (ARAI certified). countries have announced Gaspar said. months. "We are worried over the for this year considering a year. 9 health Vijayawada Thursday April 8 2021

clumsiness and seizures can also be seen in patients,” Kumar tells you. A preliminary diagnosis of Huntington’s disease is based primarily on your answers to Less sugar may questions, a general physical exam, a review of your family medical history and neurologi- cal and psychiatric examina- tions. “Your doctor may also ask assist in muscle you to go for brain-imaging tests for assessing the structure or function of the brain. The imaging technologies may include MRI or CT scans that repair: Study show detailed images of the brain. These images may reveal diet low on sugar The findings, published in changes in the brain in areas may help keep our the Frontiers in Cell and affected by Huntington’s disease. muscles healthier for Developmental Biology, has the However, these changes may not longer, suggests a potential to boost biomedical show up early in the course of A study. research on muscle repair. the disease. Healthy muscles For the study, skeletal muscle “Medications can lessen some are an important part of a good, satellite cells were multiplied in symptoms of movement and healthy life, for any age group. petri dishes. psychiatric disorders, but there With the wear and tear of While higher levels of glu- is no permanent treatment. everyday use, our muscles con- cose had an adverse effect on Also, multiple interventions can tinuously repair themselves to the cells, lower glucose led to a help a person adapt to changes keep them in top condition. larger number of cells. in his or her abilities for a cer- Researchers from Tokyo This seemed counterintuitive tain amount of time. Metropolitan University in as glucose is considered to be Physiotherapy and talk therapy Japan found that skeletal muscle essential for cellular growth, the can also help. But, treatments satellite cells, key for muscle researchers said. It is converted can’t prevent the physical, men- repair, rapidly increases in low into ATP, the fuel that drives a tal and behavioural decline glucose environments. lot of cellular activity. associated with the condition,” They produced pure cultures The team added glucose oxi- ne of the many he says. of skeletal muscle satellite cells dase, a glucose digesting lessons that COVID With no cure in place, creat- in ultra-low glucose environ- enzyme, to get to even lower has taught us is, of ing awareness of such diseases ments. levels of glucose, and grew the O course, health is become all the more important. This is contrary to conven- satellite cells in this glucose- wealth. While many Living in oblivion will only add tional wisdom that says mam- depleted medium. of us have started pri- to the difficulties, the patients malian cells fare better when Shockingly, the cells seemed oritising our overall wellbeing Hunting down will face. there is more sugar to fuel their to fare just fine, and proliferated and has become more aware of “The rare disease impacts activities. normally, the researchers said. the diseases that pose a threat functional abilities and deterio- on our health, there are still sev- rates the condition of living. eral diseases that failed to make And, currently it has no cure — it into our priority lists. One which is why raising awareness such disease, that is rare and is important. Such persons dangerous too is Huntington’s Huntington’s should be taken to a neurologist disease. and psychologist so that the It is an inherited disease that diagnosis of the disease can causes the progressive break- condition,” Kumar adds. to look out for. overall school performance. happen. During the isolated down (degeneration) of nerve No disease can occur out of “Behavioural changes includ- Physical changes including times of COVID-19, we have to cells in the brain. the blue. Your body, always, ing difficulty in paying attention tremors or slight involuntary show our solidarity towards “Huntington’s disease has a gives red flags when something and rapid, significant drop in movements, frequent falls or these patients and creating a broad impact on a person’s is not right inside you. sense of togetherness,” he says. functional abilities and usually “Movement disorders like invol- However, Huntington’s dis- results in movement, thinking untary jerking or writhing ease itself does not necessarily (cognitive) and psychiatric dis- movements (chorea), rigidity or put you at a higher risk of get- orders. The symptoms can muscle contracture (dystonia), ting COVID-19, but patients are develop at any time, but they slow or abnormal eye move- required to follow all the pre- often first appear when people ments, impaired gait, posture cautions and take extra care of are in their 30s or 40s. If the and balance and difficulty with themselves at all times. “People condition develops before age speech or swallowing are some who are symptomatic may be in 20, it’s called juvenile of the signs and symptoms of the high-risk category because Huntington’s disease. The symp- the disease,” Kumar explains. of difficulties swallowing, clear- toms are different and the dis- Cognitive disorders like diffi- ing secretions from the lungs, ease may progress faster,” Dr culty organising, prioritising or and self-understanding of limi- Rajnish Kumar, Senior focusing on tasks, lack of flexi- tations. There may also be an Consultant and Unit Head, bility or the tendency to get increased risk of developing Neurology, Paras Hospital stuck on a thought, behaviour pneumonia as a result of being Gurugram, tells you. or action (perseveration), lack bedridden and undernourished. When Huntington’s develops of impulse control that can In general, individuals over age early, symptoms are somewhat result in outbursts, acting with- 60 are at the highest risk of different and the disease may out thinking and sexual promis- developing a severe case of progress faster. Medications are cuity, lack of awareness of one’s COVID-19. It is highly recom- available to help manage the own behaviours and abilities, mend to follow advice given by symptoms of the disease. “But slowness in processing thoughts the Government which includes treatments can’t prevent the or “finding” words and difficul- washing your hands regularly physical, mental and behaviour- ty in learning new information and maintain social distancing,” al decline associated with the are some of the other symptoms he says. FUN

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EMPOWERING WOMEN TO DARE TO DREAM he trailer of the With each of his characters eagerly awaited being as diverse and impres- crime drama, Joji sive as the last one, some of his In an effort to enable women from was unveiled most memorable roles include t recently and the , economically weak sections to gripping movie is Annayum Rasoolum, inspired by William Days, and Maheshinte become employable and financially Shakespeare’s popular tragedy, Prathikaaram. Bringing in a Macbeth. Staring some of the charm of his own with his eyes independent, two women from the finest talents including Fahadh and smile, the excitement Faasil in the lead alongside amongst his fans is at its peak city formed Dhairya. They, who renowned actors Baburaj, as they eagerly await the star’s Shammi Thilakan, Alistair upcoming film. Alex, Unnimaya Prasad, Basil Actor- director duo: provide deserving women free Joseph and Sunny PN in prominent roles, Joji is pro- Having worked together in commercial driver training and duced by Bhavana Studios in , C U Soon, association with director Dillesh Pothan and placement support, talk to The and Friends and Working Fahadh Faasil are back once Class Hero. again to recreate their magic. Pioneer’s RACHEL DAMMALA Set in contemporary times, With their bond and under- the crime drama is standing getting better with about how they create a support a twisted interpretation of each passing film, expect Macbeth. The film’s trailer nothing but the best in what system and community for women gives a glimpse into Joji and shall be a fascinating watch in his world. Joji played by the form of Joji. to find moral support, employment Fahadh Faasil, is an engineer- Shot in God's own coun- ing dropout and the youngest try: opportunities, skill improvement son of the rich plantation fam- ily, who aspires to become a With the trailer giving us a programmes, and more. super-wealthy NRI. His father sneak-peak of what's to come, sees down on him and thinks fans are excited as ever for the of him as nothing more than a film captures the scenic locales hen two colleagues Prasanna tells us, “We work with loser. Driven by greed and of Kerala. Be it the backwaters wanted to start some- bright and sharp women aged 18 blind ambition, Joji finally or certain unexplored loca- thing on their own to years or above from margin- decides to execute his plans tions of the state, the film empower women and alised sections of the society and following an unexpected event promises to be a visual specta- w promote economically train them in driving autos, cars, in the family. Sharing about cle. independent lives, and other automobiles. Apart things: increase of the participa- and basic skills limit such women tion skills, basic self-defence his character and working with Intriguing plot: ‘dared’ to quit their 17-year-old from driving skills, women are tion of women from lower- from utilising their potential and techniques, vehicle maintenance a versatile cast, actor and co- careers to start from scratch, and taught digital and finan- income groups in the workforce, abilities to find long-term skills, financial and digital litera- producer Fahad Fasil said, “Joji The film is inspired by so ‘Dhairya’ was born. The cial literacy, com- and elevation of the overall employment and becoming cy. They also work with several is very close to my heart since Macbeth but has a modernised organisation is run by a team of munication safety factor for financially independent. organisations in the private sector I got the chance to share the take on it. There is an air of two strong women — the skills, groom- women! All they did Meanwhile, with the advent of to find employment for the screen with some of the veter- mystery surrounding Fahadh’s founder Prasanna Dommu, who, ing stan- was identify a prob- technology, a number of sectors women who train with them. In ans in the film industry. character Joji and the trailer with a rich experience of 15 years dards, and lem they saw and are undergoing a massive trans- addition, they provide the neces- It’s a sheer delight to work has piqued the interest and of working in diverse industries basic self- provide a solu- formation opening up new sary support for those interested on the project with such tal- curiosity as to what is Joji up such as infrastructure, food, defence. tion for the avenues of employment for in becoming self-employed. ented professionals. Moreover, to. In a plot that’s driven by FMCG and IT, made the switch Support same. women. A lot of organisations As part of their ‘Vaahini’ pro- in the film, I will be seen in a greed and blind ambition, we to the social sector with a desire in find- Millions of like food delivery services, cab gram, women are taught how to unique and interesting . see Joji decide to execute his to convert her experience into a ing women in India aggregators, bike taxi companies, drive a bike/auto/car, and trained Since the first look unveil, plans following an unexpected good cause, and co-founder employ- come from eco- e-commerce logistics partners, in obeying traffic rules, road Joji has been the talk of the event in the family. Tindu Nikhat, who’s achieved ment and nomically weak and intra-city courier services are sense, handling minor repairs of town and I can’t wait for the Ensemble cast: great heights in her career span- post- backgrounds and keen on employing women to their vehicles, self-defence, and film’s world premiere across ning 16 years across industries deploy- survive on a day- increase diversity in their work- communication skills. Support is 240 countries and territories. I The movie would be incom- like FMCG, beauty and coffee. ment moni- to-day basis with no force while elevating safety stan- extended in procuring licenses, am certain that the global plete with the other talents in She is all too familiar with the tri- toring is pro- steady source of dards for their female consumers. getting placed with private com- audiences will enjoy watching the film. Directed by Dileesh als and tribulations of women vided to ensure income. Most are illiter- “With Dhairya, our aim is to panies as cab or bike-taxi drivers the film as much as we loved Pothan, this crime drama is with limited economic power, that the women can ate or have only rudimentary act as a bridge between the two for female passengers, etc. creating it.” scripted by Syam Pushkaran hence her deep desire to be a key successfully use our training to education, which forces them to sections while bringing about a On how they identify women Here are 5 reasons why Joji and stars some of the finest contributor to this initiative. earn a livelihood.” They work depend on unsteady jobs like significant increase in participa- that need their assistance, they is a must-watch crime thriller talents including Fahadh Faasil A non-profit social enterprise, with government agencies, pri- domestic help, daily labour, facto- tion in the workforce of women say, “We work with local NGOs Fahadh's acting: in the lead alongside Dhairya provides free commer- vate entities, and NGOs to create ry workers, etc., to earn a liveli- from lower-income groups,” and other such entities to identify renowned actors Baburaj, cial driver training to women a safe and conducive environ- hood. There are also several Prasanna informs. The organisa- women who are in dire need of Over the years, this fine Shammi Thilakan, Alistair from lower-income groups so ment for women to effectively young women rescued from abu- tion’s training modules, which are earning a livelihood but lack the actor has shown cinephiles all Alex, Unnimaya Prasad, Basil that they become employable, execute their jobs. sive families and sheltered in provided free of cost to all, focus skills to find employment, and across the world what a fine Joseph and Sunny PN in independent, and self-reliant. By doing this, Prasanna and state-run homes, waiting to be on teaching these women driving are most likely to benefit from and versatile performer he is. prominent roles. Explaining what they do, Tindu endeavour to address two rehabilitated. Lack of awareness skills, language and communica- our training programs.”

mid the Covid-19 plished by enabling afford- pandemic, med- able generation of genetic ical experts have data on a population scale, as a woken up to the well as integration and deliv- potential of trans- Genomics helping ery of A.I. enabled tools to formation in both professionals and con- healthcare. The healthcare sumers. On the other hand, a sector is poised to tap the genomic data-driven enter- many opportunities and prise tool enables high build the future of the throughput screening of healthcare industry! tackle Covid-19 compounds for assessments Anubhav Anusha is one of into the mechanism of action the driving forces behind and application republic being a global leader in the inspiration from past careers cost ratio of biological data using GeneStore's propri- healthcare diagnostic and in cancer immunology for effective disease control etary cell models and gene research sector called research, corporate finance at a population scale’,” shares expression panels,” adds the GeneStore. With this new and investment banking for Anubhav. founder holds a B.S. in corporation, many of us can healthcare, pharmaceutical With the whole world real- Biotechnology from The slowly realise its full poten- and biotechnology compa- ising the full possibilities of State University of New York. tial. Especially with what’s nies. “The thrust of my man- healthcare in solving many The whole read may seem happening currently it is date is to enact my vision issues, including accessibility a little complicated but it dis- marking a behavioural shift embedded in both bench-to- and affordability, the new plays intricate details about in the healthcare segment bedside translational medi- changes in the respective personal genome sequences because of genetic testing cine, and mass-scale distrib- sector is now paving way for interlinked with the health- that is being undertaken by a ution of genetic data for per- a new model of healthcare care sector. Recently, large-scale population to sonalised medicine and the delivery. Offering a range of GeneStore has partnered promote preventive health- eradication of infectious dis- solutions in the genomics step real-time reverse tran- nostic testing affordable by tems that enable both health- with ICMR for the launch of care and wellness. eases. Since the venture’s space from R&D services to scription PCR kit for implementing its vision of care providers and con- Covid mobile RT-PCR test- Demonstrating a fine bal- inception, it has screened end-to-end clinical testing at Qualitative Detection of enabling local manufacturing sumers to access person- ing laboratories. Their RT- ance of a mature business over 6,00,000 individuals a population scale, currently, SARS CoV 2. “We are on a across emerging and devel- alised care, wellness services PCR test kits allow for the mindset, tempered by a deep across ten countries and now company champions’ leader- the business champions the global mission to eradicate oping markets. On one hand, and retail from the context of implementation of highly exposure to the biotechnolo- owns and operates clinical ship towards its goal that is supply of ‘GeneStore infectious diseases and are we are building regional their unique genetic require- affordable and sensitive gy sector, the founder draws testing laboratories. The 'to deliver a high benefit to Détection Expert 1S’, a one- committed to making diag- health and wellness ecosys- ments and this is accom- screening of Covid-19. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | APRIL 8, 2021 sport 11

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Across all European competi- tions, no side have beaten 4Liverpool more often than Real Madrid (4, level with Benfica), with the Reds suffering defeat in each of their last four encounters with Los Blancos Liverpool conceded twice in the first half of a Champions 2League knockout game for the first time since the 2005 final against AC Milan (3) years 268 day — Only Los Blancos Kylian Mbappé in April makes English 202017 (18 v Borussia Dortmund) has scored a Champions League brace in the quarter-finals or champions pay later at a younger age than Vinícius Júnior (20y 268d) for defensive Luka Modric is the oldest play- errors with 3-1 er (35y 209d) to assist in three 3consecutive Champions League games since Ryan Giggs for win in first leg of Manchester United in April 2011, who did so aged 37. CL quarters Since Mohamed Salah made his AFP n MADRID 121debut for Liverpool, only Cristiano Ronaldo inicius Junior scored (140), Lionel Messi (156) and Robert twice as Real Madrid Lewandowski (177) have scored Vmade Liverpool pay for more goals than the Egyptian (121) Man City get late advantage more defensive errors on across all competitions within the top Tuesday, a 3-1 victory putting five European leagues AFP n MANCHESTER Belgian tapped home from close Norwegian wonder kid. them in sight of the Champions Marco Reus is range. The 20-year-old had failed League semi-finals. the first player to ep Guardiola said City thought they had a to score in just two of his previ- Vinicius and Marco 788score a CL goal PManchester City “felt the great chance to double their ous 14 Champions League Asensio both profited in the against Man City since Luis Díaz for pressure” of expectancy in the advantage moments later when appearances, but he spurned his first half after darting behind Porto in October, ending the Citizens' Champions League as they Rodrigo went down under Can’s one big chance to net early in the Liverpool’s makeshift back- run of 788 minutes without conced- needed Phil Foden’s 90th minute challenge inside the area and ref- second-half. line before a simple move from ing in the competition winner to take a slender 2-1 lead eree Ovidiu Hategan pointed to Haaland showed great a throw-in gave Vinicius a from the first leg of their quar- the penalty spot. strength and pace to outmuscle simple finish in the second. ter-final tie against Borussia Hategan, though, rightly and outsprint Ruben Dias, but Mohamed Salah’s strike half-time and at the finish, Dortmund on Tuesday. overturned his call on a VAR could not lift the ball over the shortly after the interval briefly when their opponents were “We felt the pressure today, review in the first of a number advancing Ederson. made it a contest at Valdebebas, holding on to what they had, Comeback will be tough in this competition, at home, not of dubious decisions from the However, City were hit with with an away goal certainly a Liverpool were overpowered by knowing how we would react,” Romanian official. a sucker punch as Haaland significant consolation for Real Madrid, whose only dis- said Guardiola. “It’s better to win His next big call ruled out a showed he is more than just a Liverpool to take into the sec- appointment might be missing than draw but even at 1-1 we Dortmund goal when he goalscorer. ond leg at Anfield next week. out on a clearer margin ahead at empty Anfield: Klopp had 90 minutes to do it.” adjudged Jude Bellingham to His brilliant reverse ball But without fans and with of the return in eight days’ time. AFP n MADRID they must do something sim- time’. We did from time to The sides will meet again in have fouled Ederson as he dis- released Marco Reus to fire a miserable recent record at Before then, they go up ilar. An away goal gives them time but we always had sup- Germany on April 14 with the possessed the Brazilian and beyond Ederson in what seemed home, Jurgen Klopp will know against Barcelona on Saturday urgen Klopp says it will be a lifeline but they will be play- porters in the stadium. winners facing Bayern Munich tapped into an empty net just a sting in the tale six minutes his side have it all to do to avoid and this result, their fifth con- Jtough for Liverpool to turn ing behind closed doors due “We don’t have that this or Paris Saint-Germain in the before half-time. from time. But Dortmund could his team’s season becoming secutive victory, should be around their Champions to coronavirus regulations. time so I don’t know if we can last four. This time VAR could not not hold out in the closing solely about scraping into the another huge boost to morale League fortunes against Real “Of course, it is com- do it, but I can promise you Dortmund are at serious intervene as Hategan had blown stages as City pushed for a win- Premier League’s top four. going into what will be a cru- Madrid at an empty Anfield pletely different,” said Klopp. we will give it a proper try.” risk of missing out on the before Bellingham rolled the ball ner. “We didn’t play well cial fixture in La Liga’s title despite their reputation as “If you want to have some The other factor counting Champions League next season home. De Bruyne was the creator enough, that’s my first con- race. “comeback kings”. emotional memories, then against Klopp’s men is their after slipping seven points adrift Erling Haaland was the again as his cross found Ilkay cern,” said Klopp. “We didn’t “Nothing is close, nothing Liverpool famously over- you watch the Barcelona shocking recent home form, of the top four in the Bundesliga. focus of much of the pre-match Gundogan at the back post and deserve to win tonight, but the is won,” Madrid coach turned a 3-0 first-leg deficit game back and 80 percent of which has torpedoed their However, the visitors start- hype with City one of a number his cut-back was swept home by good news is that there is Zinedine Zidane said. “We are against Barcelona in the 2019 this game was the atmos- Premier League title defence. ed brightly until Emre Can gift- of clubs interested in the a relieved Foden. another match. alive in two competitions and semi-final, winning 4-0 at a phere in the stadium, so yes, Liverpool have not won at ed the ball away to Riyad “We are going to fight, 3-1 we will keep fighting. We will frenzied Anfield on their way we have to do it without that. Anfield since mid-December, Mahrez and City launched a is not good, but we have a start the second leg like it’s 0- to being crowned European “But it is not that I sit here losing six of their eight match- ruthless counter-attack. De chance.” 0 because it will be another champions for a sixth time. and think, ‘Comebacks are es at their former fortress and Bruyne, Foden and Mahrez We’re ‘fresh’ and ready to Except for two spells after very difficult game.” And next Wednesday our thing, we do it all the scoring a paltry two goals. exchanged passes before the SINGLES fight for quadruple: Foden AJAY DALAL SELECTED FOR OLY TRIALS AFP n MANCHESTER New Delhi: Commonwealth champion Ajay Dalal is ICC readies back-up plan for T20 WC selected for Taekwondo selection trials for Tokyo hil Foden says Manchester Olympics with 4.32 points in the 87+ kg category. The City remain fresh and PTI n P Sports Authority of India is going to conduct three-day NEW DELHI on the assumption that the event of those and proceeding as all of them. ready to fight for the quadru- selection trials at the SAI Lucknow regional center from is going ahead as planned,” planned. “We have been talking to oth- ple after the scored late to give April 15 to April 17 for the Taekwondo players. CC’s interim CEO Geoff Allardice said during a virtual “We do have back-up plans ers sports bodies about what they them the edge against IAllardice on Wednesday said media round-table. that can be activated when the time are doing, we are in a reasonably Borussia Dortmund. DANGAL GAMES INTRODUCE FANTASYDANGAL the body has backup plans in “Plan B we have, but we haven’t is right. We’re not anywhere near good shape at the moment but “It is really hard some- New Delhi: India's booming skill-based online gaming place for the T20 World Cup in activated those plans yet. We are that timeline yet. We’ve got a acknowledge that the world is times, mentally and in your platform — Dangal Games on Wednesday announced India later this year but is current- working with the BCCI, we do number of months to be able to see changing at a rapid rate. legs as well, after coming back the launch of its third initiative prior to the beginning of ly not entertaining any thoughts of have backup plans that can be acti- how the situation is and how “We have also got the World from internationals, but we Kevin De Bruyne has signed a two- IPL 14 and it forays into the league of fantasy gaming moving it out of the country vated if the time comes. cricket events are being run.” Test Championship final coming have a lot of players in the year contract extension that will keep as FantasyDangal. The application will go live on April despite a surge in Covid-19 cases. “We’re not oblivious to what is The 53-year-old Australian, up in two months’ time, but we are squad that are fresh and ready him at Manchester City until 2025 9 and provide a fantasy forum for the users and The tournament is scheduled going on around the world and we who has played domestic cricket in proceeding with both as planned,” to play,” said 20-year-old mid- audiences around different sports genres. to be held in October-November in continue to take updates on all his country, said the ICC is also in he said. fielder Foden. City have now won 27 of India, which is reporting over one aspects of how sporting events are touch with other sports bodies to The UAE, which hosted the “The manager is rotating their past 28 games in all com- MYTEAM11 LAUNCH ‘AB POORA INDIA KHELEGA’ lakh daily cases for the past few being run and the situation in each understand how they are manag- IPL last year, could be one of the and so we are ready and I petitions and remain on Jaipur: MyTeam11, one of the leading fantasy sports days. Amid the Covid surge, the country. ing in the Covid era. backup venues for the shortest for- think as a team we are doing course for a historic sweep of platforms, unveiled their campaign for the Indian T20 IPL is due to start on Friday in “Cricket is being played in a “Cricket is being played in a mat’s biggest international event brilliantly. We are fighting for the Champions League, season — ‘Ab Poora India Khelega’; aimed at bringing Chennai behind closed doors. number of countries around the number of countries at the should the situation demand a everything we can and are Premier League, FA Cup and forth the narrative of how fantasy cricket is meant for “We are certainly proceeding world, we’re taking lessons from all moment and we are learning from shift. going to fight until the end.” League Cup. all and brings every Indian household closer by binding them through the passion for their favourite sport, players and teams. Indian judo team FEDEX TO MAKE COMEBACK IN MADRID withdraws from Madrid: Roger Federer is set to play his first match on Sams latest to test Covid +ve clay in almost two years at next month's Madrid Open. Olympic qualifiers The 39-year-old was listed among the players to have PTI n CHENNAI “His (Sams’) report from handed opening batsman registered for the May 2-9 tournament, with Novak the 2nd test on 7th April came Padikkal. New Delhi: A 15-member Djokovic and Rafael Nadal also in the 56-man field. oyal Challengers positive. Sams is currently Padikkal, however, came Indian judo team was forced to RBangalore’s Australian all- asymptomatic and he is cur- out negative in the latest round withdraw from the ongoing ARCHERS FIRST TO GET FULLY VACCINATED rounder Daniel Sams on rently in isolation at a designat- of testing. The 20-year-old Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifiers Pune: Olympic-bound Indian archers on Wednesday Wednesday tested positive for ed medical facility,” the RCB had been in home quarantine in Bishkek after two judokas — took their second shots of Covid-19 vaccine, becoming Covid-19 ahead of the IPL said. since March 22 after being Ajay Yadav and Ritu — tested the first fully vaccinated lot of athletes from the country starting on April 9, but open- “Royal Challengers infected. He was RCB’s highest positive for Covid-19 just before ahead of the Tokyo Games. In an initiative by the Army er Devdutt Padikkal recov- Bangalore medical team is in scorer last season with 473 the start of the tourney. Yadav, Sports Institute, all the eight senior archers, the coaches and support staff were administered the ered from the dreaded infec- constant touch with Daniel runs from 15 matches. a 73kg class judoka, and Ritu second shot at the Military Hospital. tion to join the side. Sams and continue to monitor “Devdutt Padikkal, has (52kg) tested positive in the sec- According to a statement his health and abide by the joined the team on 7th April ond test conducted after landing SABLE TO TRAIN IN UGANDA FROM APRIL 10 issued by RCB on its Twitter BCCI protocols.” 2021 with negative reports for in Kyrgyzstan and both are New Delhi: Olympic-bound steeplechaser Avinash handle, the 28-year-old all- Sams was traded to the Covid-19 as per BCCI proto- asymptomatic. It became the Sable is set to train in Uganda from April 10 to July 20 rounder arrived in India on RCB this season from Delhi cols. RCB medical team was in first instance of an Indian con- after getting a go ahead from the Sports Ministry, April 3 and had a negative Capitals. He became the sec- constant touch with Devdutt to tingent’s campaign being which approved a proposal sent by the AFI. He will be Covid-19 test report at that ond RCB player to test positive ensure his safety and well- derailed at an Olympic qualifi- training under foreign coach Addy Ruiter. time. for the infection after left- being,” the franchise said. er because of the dreaded virus. MARY, LOVLINA IN ASIAN C’SHIP SQUAD India start Argentina New Delhi: Olympic-bound six-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) will spearhead the Indian Zaman scripts series win for Pak women's challenge in the Asian Boxing Championship slated to be held New Delhi from May 21 to 31. Mary tour with 4-3 win AGENCIES n CENTURION depth with 11 changes across Africa from 141 for 5 and put enjoyed the most success, Kom is a six-time Asian medallist, including five Golds. the two teams - SA made them 73 runs away from a supported by allrounder Jon- Another prominent name in the team is two-time world PNS n NEW DELHI ties in the circle and also convert akistan have seven and Pakistan four - one win. But in the end, the tail Jon Smuts and part-time Bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain (69kg). Simranjit them. This was one of the areas we Pbecome the second player’s touch remained was left with too much to do offspinner Aiden Markram. Kaur (60kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg) are the other Tokyo- he Indian men’s hockey team made really put our minds to in the team after Australia to exactly the same. Fakhar after most of the rest of the In total, SA bowled 28 overs qualified boxers in the squad. Ta good start to its Argentina tour, national camp,” Reid said. win two bilateral Zaman scored his second top six were undone by spin, of spin - the most in a home beating the reigning Olympic champi- “But we allowed Argentina to ODI series in South successive hundred, and on with Mohammad Nawaz and ODI - and they collectively SAILOR NETHRA QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPICS ons 4-3 in the first practice match in come back into the game particular- Africa after suc- the way, became the first Usman Qadir taking four picked up six wickets. New Delhi: Nethra Kumanan on Wednesday became Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. ly in the third quarter where they cessfully defend- Pakistan batsman to score wickets between them. Markram and South the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics Nilakanta Sharma (16th minute), scored twice. When you play a strong ing 321 in the more than one ODI century While SA will once again Africa began well with the after she was assured of a top-place finish in the laser Harmanpreet Singh (28th), Rupinder team like them, we need to be consis- decider in the in SA and score the most have cause to examine their ball and Pakistan only got radial event of the Asian Qualifiers in Oman. The 23- Pal Singh (33rd) and Varun Kumar tent in all the quarters,” he added. third ODI at runs by a batsman in a three- approach against the turning one boundary away in the year-old Kumanan (18 points) has a 21-point (47th) were the goal scorers for India. “Each match we play is a learning SuperSport Park. match series against SA to set ball, they also missed their first six overs, but that was advantage over her nearest rival, who also happens to Dragflicker Leandro Tolini (35th, experience and I feel we have scope to They earned 20 up the victory. frontline attack, all of whom the calm before the storm. be an Indian — Ramya Saravanan (39) in the Laser 53rd) and Maico Casella (41st) scored do better. points in the Between him and Babar, have departed for the IPL. When Zaman hit the first six Radial Class event with one race to go. In sailing, the for the home team. “These matches will surely help us World Cup who notched up 94, they With Kagiso Rabada, Anrich of the innings - off a Sipamla athlete who has the least points wins the competition. “It was a very good practice match, when we take on the home team in the Super League asked their hosts to pull off Nortje and Lungi Ngidi short ball that he muscled intensely fought by both teams. It is double header Pro League matches,” and move to the highest successful chase absent, Daryn Dupvaillon, over midwicket - the open- SANIA MIRZA INCLUDED IN TOPS always nice to come up with a win Reid said. the top of the at this ground, as Kyle Lutho Sipamla and Beuran ers seemed to find rhythm. New Delhi: Sania Mirza was on Wednesday included against a team like Olympic Champions The Indian team is scheduled to table, level with Verreynne and Andile Hendricks bowled 18 overs Imam-ul-Haq, meanwhile, in the Government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme Argentina as it amplifies our confidence play six matches against Argentina England and Phehlukwayo almost pulled for 118 runs without taking took on Dupavillon's short (TOPS), four years after she opted out of the levels,” India coach Graham Reid said during its 16-day tour including the Australia. off a coup. Their 99-ball a single wicket. Instead, it was ball with his trademark pull programme. “Yes, Sania has been selected in the of the win. double-header FIH Hockey Pro league In a match that 108-run sixth-wicket part- Keshav Maharaj, brought in and brought up his half- recent TOPS list,” a SAI source said. Agencies “We were able to create opportuni- matches on April 11 and 12. tested both teams’ nership steadied South for Tabraiz Shamsi, who century off 60 balls. 12

Vijayawada Thursday April 8 2021 tollywood ‘Making Lahe Lahe, TWEAKED THE STORY WITHOUT a beautiful challenge' charya, which stars Mega Star Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan is one of a Tollywood’s most awaited DISTURBING ITS SOUL: DIL RAJU films. Mega fans are eagerly waiting to witness Chiranjeevi on the big screens. The veteran actor PARVATHANENI RAMBABU made his comeback to the silver screens after 7 years with Khaidi No.150. Now, after a gap of 2 years, fter a three-year break, he is once again going to entertain Power Star Pawan the audience with a powerful sub- Kalyan is finally set to ject. Being a Koratala Siva directori- a be back on the big al, Acharya will showcase screen with the release Chiranjeevi in a powerful role. of Vakeel Saab on April 9 and In the meantime, the makers of without any doubts, it’s among the film released the lyrical video of the hottest releases of the Telugu a peppy song Lahe Lahe, and the industry this summer. The film, song has gone viral ever since its which stars Nivetha Thomas, release. This peppy dance number is Anjali and Ananya Nagalla in crooned by Harika Narayan and lead roles, is the Telugu remake Sahithi Chaganti while the lyrics are of the Bollywood blockbuster penned by Ramajogayya Sastry. Pink, which had Amitabh Mani Sharma’s composition with the Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti backdrop of the temple set gives it a Kulhari, and Andrea Tariang. folk touch. The trailer was received posi- A lesser-known fact about the tively, and the film is poised to song that crossed millions of views be among the biggest openers of within hours of its release, is that the Telugu industry in the pan- the lyrics were first penned by demic. Star producer Dil Raju is Ramajogayya Sastry before music bankrolling this Venu Sriram being composed by Mani Sharma, a directorial. Ahead of the film's beyond this film and cinema in high on certain commercial ele- rarity these days. The questions that release, Dil Raju says he is satis- general." ments and asked it were needed crossed Mani Sharma when he saw fied with his product and this Talking about how he had for a story like this, Raju the lyrics given to him were, how didn’t know the whole story behind will turn to joy when the audi- always wanted to work with the explains, “Care was taken to not Ramajogayya could think of writing it, but I know it could weave magic. ences love his product. Jalsa actor, Dil Raju says, “I have disturb the story and soul of the about Lord and ’s I called up Siva and told him I have Talking about the journey been following Pawan Kalyan film. We are shouldering a huge romance, what did the director a tune and want to hear it immedi- of the film, from its start in since his earliest days. Right responsibility of not disappoint- Koratal Siva actually tell him that ately. I did compose music for songs Dec 2029, until now, he from Akkada Ammayi Ikkada ing fans of Pink and its subject made him write this! Ramajogayya like this, including Bham Bham Bole says, “We has a proper Abbayi to Tholi Prema, and and fans of Pawan Kalyan, it’s answers, “Koratala Siva has always in and Sri Ganga in Teenmaar. blue to finish the project Badri, Kushi and Jalsa, he has not an easy path to tread, an given me unique and challenging We got in a lot of good feedback, in a record short span, been growing by leaps and overdose of anything will kill the situations in the film to write about. with experts, and even Telugu pan- but the Covid-induced bounds with every film. I knew film, and we hope that doesn’t For this, he gave me random dits telling us we’ve done a great lockdown played spoil- early on and looked for an happen.” thoughts of a scene, and we put it job.” Talking more about the kind of sport. But once we opportunity to work with him.” Asked, as an audience and not together and brought about this. For reception the song received, resumed work, we were The producer was all praise as the film’s producer how differ- people to remember the song, we Ramajogayya says, “People have all back with the same about director Venu Sriram who ent Pink, Nerkonda Paarvai (the needed a hook and Lahe Lahe fit it been responding and talking about positive energy and has films like Oh My Friend and Tamil remake), and Vakeel Saab well. Mani Sharma too brought to the song on Twitter and elsewhere, were able to finish it Middle Class Abbayi to his cred- will be from each other, he the table his expertise, knowing some lauding the language, some all off at a brisk pace.” it. “The director himself is a mad quips, “If Pink gets a score of 50, what the audience would love, their the composition and the meaning.” At the pre-release fan of Pawan Kalyan. When the and Nerkonda Paarvai scores a pulse and how the song could be The composers put in mind also the event of Vakeel story was given to him, he would 70, Vakeel Saab will be a 100!” made more contemporary.” dancing factor of the actor and Saab, star actor approach me every day with sev- About people saying that the Speaking about how he joined the worked towards it according, it Pawan Kalyan said eral scenes in his mind and that’s action-packed drama is going to team and composed the tunes, Mani shows in a bit where the song has that he wished he when you see his commitment be the biggest hit in the past few Sharma says, “When I saw the lyrics no music and just vocals, designed got to work with and dedication to a project.” months because of the star for the first time, I to grab the audiences’ attention to Dil Raju earlier. Upon a lot being written power actor Pawan Kalyan felt a certain the lyrics. Speaking about about the film having to d very brings, Raju says it's too early to vibration just Saying that even though they are the relationship little about women empower- celebrate, but they definitely reading and artists who love their product, they he shares with ment like the original Pink does, hope to see magic. digesting become a little nervous when releas- Pawan Kalyan, and showing a lot about star The film is carrying terrific them. I ing the songs. “We enjoy and love the producer power and Pawan Kalyan, the pre-release hype, more so the final output, but when it’s time says, “It’s a bond producer says, “People are rush- because it marks the comeback to release it, we have the jitters. We we built that'll ing to write things off even of Power Star after 3 long years got to keep in mind fans, their sen- outlive before the film has released. You to the big screen. timents, especially those of the our are judging by a mere trailer, It’s expected to set new Mega family, meeting their expec- film. only I, who has watched the film records at the box office upon its tations, not disappointing those It’s over 10 times, know what it is release this Friday, by recording who love devotional songs and about, and we humbly ask you to the biggest start by a margin in more. That was a lot of respon- wait until then.” The makers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana sibility on our shoulders. I the film earlier said that it runs in the midst of the pandemic. remember not being able to sleep ever since the release at 4, and constantly checking peo- ple’s reactions on social media and taking calls, but fans have Hollywood stunt been really kind and accepted and loved what we made,” NTR's Evaru Meelo shares Ramajogayya. choreographer roped Lauding the singers of Lahe Lahe too, the com- Koteeswarudu poser and lyricist said in for Liger their efforts would’ve oung and places of the world took been futile if they did- postponed promising hero part in the action n’t do justice to it. Vijay sequence. The singers’ under- ecently, NTR’s second show on Television y Deverakonda’s The makers are plan- standing of the after Telugu Bigg Boss, Evaru Meelo first pan-India ning to begin the next lyrics, pronuncia- Koteeswarudu, was announced on film Liger being directed shooting schedule of tion, diction and r Gemini TV. The show was launched with by Jagannadh is one the film very soon. emoting them much fanfare, and the promos have been of the highly anticipated The film in the crazy rightly is very airing continuously on Gemini TV. The films of the year. In asso- combination has cine- important, said show was supposed to start airing on Gemini TV ciation with Puri con- matography handled by the two. Lahe from the third week of May, but sources say that nects, the film is being Vishnu Sarma. Lahe features lead the show has now been postponed. produced jointly by Having underwent actors Chiranjeevi It is being said that the show is being postponed Bollywood’s leading pro- training in mixed martial and Kajal Aggarwal due to some logistical reasons, and the exact date duction house arts, and veteran actress of when it will start shooting is yet to be Productions. sports a completely new Sangeetha. announced. On the other hand, the shooting of SS In the interim, Liger is look in the film. Chiranjeevi has done Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR is also being post- done with a big shooting Bollywood actress Ananya his best with the awe- poned continuously. schedule in a massive set Pandey is playing the some dance moves With several cast and crew members testing pos- erected in Mumbai. female lead opposite Vijay while Sangeetha also itive for coronavirus, including Alia Bhatt and Ajay Hollywood stunt choreog- Deverakonda in the film upped the aura with her Devgn, the shooting of RRR has been delayed. rapher Andy Long who billed to be an actioner. steps. Chiranjeevi can be With both EMK and RRR being delayed, for now, worked with Jackie Chan Actress Ramya Krishna seen shaking a leg with the NTR is said to be stuck in a rut. On the other hand, and many other plays a prominent role in Hari Das troop. The video there are several rumors that are doing the rounds Hollywood actors was Liger which is being made also showcases a few scenes about his next film. roped in to supervise an in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, from the sets of the Acharya intense action sequence Kannada and Malayalam movie. The action entertainer shot in the schedule. languages and is set to hit that is set to hit the big Andy Long’s foreign team screens on September 9, screens on May 13, 2021. coming from different 2021. Jathi Ratnalu to stream on Prime from April 11 n some great news who head from Jogipet to Ratnalu also stars Faria for fans of the Hyderabad in pursuit of Abdullah, Murali Sharma, laugh riot Jathi ‘king-size lives’. However, and Ratnalu, Amazon things take a drastic turn as in supporting roles. i Prime Video today they tumble into a series of Sharing his excitement announced the dangerous events brewing in ahead of the film’s digital exclusive digital premiere of the city. premiere, actor Naveen blockbuster comedy film. The film, which released Polishetty shared, “Working Written and directed by theatrically last month went with on his Anudeep KV and produced on to become a massive hit maiden production and by Nag Ashwin under and was loved by fans and writer-director Anudeep KV Swapna Cinema, this mad- critics alike. Prime members for Jathi Ratnalu was like a cap comedy revolves around in India and across 240 homecoming for me. We the lives of three friends — countries and territories can have known each other for a time, I completely burst into a complete laughter riot that excited and looking forward Srikanth (Naveen Polishetty), catch the digital premiere of long time and we share an laughter. That very reaction will take the audiences on a to the film’s premiere on Sekhar (Priyadarshi) and this hilarious misadventure incredible bond. When I drove me to be a part of this roller-coaster ride of non- Amazon Prime Video for a Ravi (Rahul ), starting April 11. Jathi heard the script for the first amazing journey. The film is stop entertainment. I am global audience.”