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IRREGULAR by MANJUL INTEREST WAIVER Monsoon bids adieu Outstanding as POST NEWS NETWORK of Feb 29 to be Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The southwest reference point monsoon which arrived in the state FACT SHEET June 11 has completely withdrawn from AGENCIES the entire state Wednesday (October 28), the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Withdrawal of the south-west New Delhi, Oct 28: The loan out- Centre said. monsoon has been standing as of February 29 would “The southwest monsoon withdrew considerably delayed this be the reference amount for cal- from some parts of interior Odisha year, not seen since 2010 culating the differential interest Which pollster OLA winter session October 26 and it completely withdrew amount under the 'scheme for did you The state received 1302.9mm vote for? from entire Odisha and from entire the rain against LPA of 1251.2mm grant of ex gratia payment of dif- country today,” it said. (4 per cent excess) from June ference between compound in- by Dec 31: Speaker This year, the monsoon had hit Kerala, 1 to October 28 terest and simple interest' ac- June 1 and set in over Odisha June 11. cording to the FAQs released by the SHORT TAKES It covered entire Odisha by June 13. Total 12 low pressure systems Finance Ministry. POST NEWS NETWORK can start the session, the The state received a total of 1302.9mm formed out of which five The Reserve Bank Tuesday state government and rainfall against LPA rainfall of 1251.2mm consecutively formed in asked all lending institutions, in- Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Governor can decide. No Int’l flights to remain (4 per cent excess) from June 1 to October August and three in October cluding non-banking financial Speaker Surjya Narayan decision has been taken on 28 (date of withdrawal of monsoon). companies, to ensure that the Patro Wednesday said the the date as of now. The ses- suspended till Nov 30 A total of 12 low pressure systems during July. The state had witnessed 35 five districts received excess (between scheme of waiver of interest on in- next session of the State sion will be conducted before New Delhi: The Centre formed over Bay Bengal from June to per cent deficit rainfall in July. 20 per cent and 60 per cent) and rest terest for loans up to `2 crore for Assembly is likely to be con- December 31. The COVID Wednesday extended the October 28 out of which five low pres- Similarly, the state received 40 per cent seven districts received normal rain- the six-month moratorium period ducted before December 31. outbreak is yet to be eradi- suspension of scheduled sure systems consecutively formed in excess and 32 per cent deficit rainfall in fall. is implemented by November 5, as “The Assembly session cated in the country as well commercial international flight August and three in October. the months of August and September This year, the monsoon withdrawal decided by the government. is bound to cover 60 days in as in the state. So the same operations to and from India till In June, the state recorded 15 per cent respectively. Also in two days (August 26 has been considerably delayed after Last Friday, the government a year. In the third session, scrutiny we used in the last November 30. “This restriction excess rainfall. Many unfavourable & 27), a very high amount of rainfall 2010. In 2010, the southwest monsoon had had announced the scheme for the house sat for 13 days. It session would continue in shall not apply to international conditions like absence of adequate low (129.7mm) occurred in state which caused withdrawn from the entire state October grant of ex gratia payment of dif- sat for seven days in the the next session too,” all-cargo operations and flights pressure system over Bay of Bengal riverline floods in some areas. 28. The three consecutive low pressure ference between compound in- fourth session. Now, we need He said that the Assembly specifically approved by the (only one low pressure formed over Bay In October, the state recorded 69 per systems (one deep depression, one de- terest and simple interest for six to have 40 more days of the was now equipped with Directorate General of Civil Bengal from July 5 to July 7) and east- cent more than normal rainfall. Rainfall pression and one low pressure) formed months to borrowers in specified session. We have planned a video conferencing, Wi-Fi Aviation,” an official statement ern part of monsoon trough lay to north- over Odisha in October (till October 28) over Bay of Bengal in this month may loan accounts. The lenders were calendar for the conduction facilities to make the work- said Wednesday. “However, ern position than normal or close to has been 162.1m against the normal be one of the causes for the delay in asked to complete the exercise of of the 40 days of the ing paperless. “We will also international scheduled flights foothills of Himalayas in many days rainfall of 95.9 mm. Out of 30 districts, withdrawal of the southwest monsoon crediting the amount in the ac- Assembly,” he said. train our staff for paper- may be allowed on select routes by the competent authority on a resulted in deficient rainfall over Odisha 18 districts received large excess (60%), from Odisha, the Met department said. counts of borrowers by November 5. He said, “On when we less work,” he pointed out. case-to-case basis,” it added. After early success, MOTHERLY LOVE Misconduct: DU Amid drug rage, state boat ambulances set VC suspended to go places in state New Delhi: The Vice Chancellor forms panel to fight it MANISH KUMAR, OP of the University of Delhi was suspended on President Ram POST NEWS NETWORK Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The health Nath Kovind's orders, the Union department is all set to expand education ministry said Wednesday, amid a major row Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Even as the services of 108 boat ambu- over appointments that spawned the menace of drug addiction is lances in different cut-off areas to an ugly power tussle. The raging in the country, the state gov- boost delivery of health services education ministry had asked the ernment has formed a special com- in far-flung areas of the state. President to allow an inquiry mittee of officials to fight the Days after the services were against Yogesh Tyagi after a scourge in the state through several well received in two blocks of dispute over appointments to the interventions. wards increasing community par- Kendrapara, they will be rolled university last week. The department of Social ticipation and public cooperation. out in Koraput, Malkangiri and Security and Empowerment of It has been envisioned that the ban Kalahandi districts. Sabyasachi Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) on sale of cigarettes within 100 Biswal, State-Head Ziqitza MARKET WATCH which deals with drug de-addic- metres of an educational institu- Healthcare, the firm which man- tion issues has formed an 18-mem- tion would be enforced by the panel. ages the services, said there are six INDEX VARIATION ber panel with people with varied Training programmes at dif- boat ambulances to serve people expertise such as drug de-addic- ferent levels would be organized to in cutoff areas. “We have two boat tion, policing, narcotics and others. increase awareness among peo- ambulances in Kendrapara, two in SENSEX 39922.46 599.64 SSEPD secretary Bhaskar Sarma ple. Social media could also be Malkangiri, one each in Koraput

BOURSES NIFTY 11729.60 159.80 is the chairman of the committee roped in to boost the presence of and Kalahandi. Two are working while Director General of Police is such activities on the social media. in Kendrapara and works on oth- `0.22 DOLLAR 74.08 a member of the panel. Other mem- The panel would visit institu- ers will begin soon,” he said. A jungle babbler feeds its birdlings near Soochana Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday PIC: MAUSAM NANDA bers in the panel included tions, hospitals for assessment of These boat ambulances offer EURO 87.03 `0.25 CURRENCY Additional Chief Secretary from the preparedness and implementation life support systems like oxygen, GOLD `50,4171 `544 health department and represen- of the campaign. It has also been anti-snake venom drugs, saline, suc- tatives from the Narcotics Control planned to obtain information on tion machine, BP meter, stetho- SUPER CYCLONE ROUNDS OFF 21 YEARS TODAY SILVER `60,145 `2136 Bureau, education department, the availability and sale of drugs scope, stretchers, wheelchairs and BULLION women and child development de- and review the action taken on others. “There are villages on partment and other experts and such information. other side of the Gupti river where people working in the sector. “The committee will sit at least motorable roads are either not Natural defence against WEATHER The panel named ‘State Level once in two months to review the present or get submerged during BHUB CTK Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign situation of Nasha Mukt Bharat monsoons. In some areas, the road Committee’ would work towards for- Campaign in Odisha and to for- takes longer to reach hospitals. MAX 31.8° 32.8° mulating a state campaign activity mulate the future action plan for Through our service, we try to

TEMP MIN 20.1° 19.5° under the mission. It would also en- awareness generation, capacity take patients in the shortest span calamities fast weakens Forecast sure formulation and implemen- building, and drug demand re- of time to health centres,” Humidity 91% 69% Mainly tation of a district level mukt cam- duction and enforcement activi- Jagannath Behera, cluster leader, POST NEWS NETWORK Rainfall Nil Nil clear sky paign in vulnerable districts in the ties,” an office order of the de- Kendrapara, 108 Ambulance state. The panel would work to- partment said Wednesday. Service told Orissa POST. Kendrapara, Oct 28: The state continues to remain prone to nat- ural disasters as the Super Cyclone- 1999 completes 21 year Thursday. This is because the mangrove for- Who created Aarogya Setu App? est cover protecting the coastal pockets from natural calamities has declined fast. Mushrooming of prawn gheries has also caused se- Government does not know rious damage to the flora and fauna. Mangroves sustain the ecologi- AGENCIES about the creation of the App. before the bench on 24.11.2020 at cal balance of coastal areas as well "The Commission directs the 01.15 pm to show cause as to why ac- as livelihood security of thousands New Delhi, Oct 28: The Central CPIOs, NIC to explain this matter tion should not be initiated against of fisherman. The Super Cyclone- Information Commission has is- in writing as to how the website them under Section 20 of the RTI 1999 wreaked havoc in coastal dis- importance to construction of roads, clining at a rapid rate since 1960. sued show-cause notices to the https://aarogyasetu.gov.in/ was Act. The CPIOs are also directed to tricts. While the official toll then was cyclone relief shelters, timely evac- Over 88 sqkm of mangrove forests CPIOs, Ministry of Electronics, created with the domain gov.in, if send a copy of all supporting doc- 9,885 people, unofficial sources es- uation of people from disaster prone which are known as a protective wall National Informatics Centre and they do not have any information uments upon which they choose The development comes in a timated the toll to be above 50,000. habitats to safer places, installa- against sea erosion have been National E-Governance Division about it," Information Commissioner to rely upon during the hearing. complaint filed by one Saurav Das, An estimated 1,500 children were or- tion of sirens to alert people at the washed away into the sea. (NeGD), seeking to know as to why Vanaja N. Sarna ordered. The said documents be sent to the stating that the relevant authorities, phaned. Of the total casualty, time of approaching calamities, Mangroves are salt tolerant plant penalty under Section 20 of the RTI "None of the CPIOs were able to Commission at least five days prior i.e., NIC, National E-Governance Jagatsinghpur district alone had ac- upgrading of healthcare facilities species found in inter-tidal regions Act should not be imposed on them explain anything regarding who to the hearing via linkpaper. Division (NeGD) and Ministry of counted for 8,119 people. and environment management. along the creeks and estuaries. for prima facie obstruction of in- created the App, where are the files, "If any other persons are re- Electronics & Information At least 13 million people, includ- However, the mangrove forest They play a significant role in pro- formation and providing an eva- and the same is extremely prepos- sponsible for the said omission, the Technology (MeitY), had failed to ing 3.3 million children and 5 million cover which acts as a cover against tecting the hinterland against cy- sive reply on an RTI application terous," Sarna said. CPIO shall serve a copy of this furnish information about the women were affected in 1999. The cyclonic storms are fast depleat- clones and ingress of sea water. related to the Aarogya Setu App, the The Commission has issued order on such persons to direct process of creation of Aarogya storm had left 7,505 people injured ing. Ten out of the 20 sirens in the Besides, they stabilize the coastal y Live Law reported. show-cause notices to SK Tyagi, their presence before the bench as Setu App and other information and killed 3,15,886 heads of cattle. The cyclone alert centres have become land mass against sea erosion.

The report said that CIC also Deputy Director and CPIO, DK well. Swarup Dutta, Scientist F and relating to its creation. Super Cyclone provided an impetus defunct. This will hit timely evac- Sambit Kumar Satpathy, district

k y m c asked the NIC to explain that Sagar, Deputy Director, Electronics, CPIO NIC, to explain why penalty He submitted that the RTI was to the state government to prepare uation of people before a calamity. emergency officer, said proper man- when in the Aarogya Setu website and RA Dhawan, Senior General under Section 20 of the RTI Act filed with the NIC, which stated a roadmap to tackle the future nat- Environmentalists said in the 48 agement of natural disasters is al- it is mentioned that the platform Manager (HR and Admin) and CPIO should not be imposed on them for that it "does not hold the informa- ural disasters. As a result, it laid km long sea coast of the district, the ways a priority for the district ad- was designed, developed and NeGD, the report said. prima facie obstruction of infor- tion" relating to the App's creation, stress on relief and rescue operation Bhitarkanika National Park has ministration because of which the hosted by it, then how is it that it "The Commission directs the mation and providing an evasive which is very surprising since it is during calamities thereafter. 188 sqkm of dense mangrove forests. district witnessed zero casualties doesn't have any information above-mentioned CPIOs to appear reply," CICI said. the App's developer. The state government attached However, these mangrove is de- in the last cyclonic storms. P2 SONGSTRESS DEMI LOVATO TO HOST SHOTGUN WEDDING FOR THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2020 JLO, ARMIE HAMMER Singer-actress Demi Lovato will host the 2020 Hollywood stars Jennifer Lopez and Armie Hammer will People’s Choice Awards to be held November 15. co-star in the upcoming action comedy, Shotgun “Her authentic presence and dynamic talents will Wedding. The characters of Lopez and Hammer are

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FORTUNE FORECAST XUB to host annual Priyanka in Hollywood Om Puri honoured at IIFF, Boston ARIES media conclave Oct 31 rom-com with New Delhi: Late actor Om Puri was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the third India International Carry the peace sign if Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB 2020). you have to, because today, people will literal- The Best Feature Film Award went to the Malayalam film ly pull you into arguments. You could Dion, Heughan Kaanthi, which narrates the story of a blind tribal girl and even be facing some kind of litigation or her mother’s attempts to get treatment for the girl. The trouble with peace-keeping forces, film showcased the love between the warns Ganesha. Los Angeles: Priyanka Chopra movie with such incredible people! Jim mother and daughter as well as bu- Jonas is set to star with Grammy- Strouse, Sam Heughan, Celine Dion. reaucratic woes. winner Celine Dion and actor Sam It’s my honour. Let’s gooooo,” Priyanka The Best Actor (male) in a feature TAURUS Heughan in an upcoming romantic tweeted while sharing the screen- film award went to Victor Bannerjee drama, tentatively shot of the announcement. for his portrayal of a priest in Josef: Armed with ingenuity titled Text For Written and directed by Jim Born In Grace. The Best Actor (fe- and lateral thinking, you You. Strouse, the film is an English re- male) award was given to Shylaja are all set to take on today with practised ease, feels Ganesha. “So ex- make of the German-language film Ambu who played the part of the The toughest of problems will crumble like cited to SMS Fur Dich, based on Sofie tribal mother in Kaanthi. The Best a house of cards before your intellect. A kick Cramer’s novel, reports variety.com. Short Film award went to the Iranian promotion or salary hike is also likely today. start According to the storyline, film Better Than Neil Armstrong, while this Priyanka’s character is a heartbro- Baitullah was adjudged Best Film With The event will have five of conclaves hosted by the amaz- ken woman who has just lost her fi- A Social Cause. GEMINI University which aims to cre- ing ance. In her attempt to send con- The Lifetime Achievement speakers narrating ate a channel of communi- stant messages to her fiance’s old Award was accorded to the Today, you may decide to cation between the students number, she will connect with a man late Om Puri, and re- get a little more con- their personal scious about your your and the pioneers of the pro- across town suffering from a simi- ceived by his wife health. Filled with positive drive, you may experiences, pioneering fessional world. lar heartbreak. Celine Dion’s music Nandita Puri. even plan to join a gymnasium or start tak- XUB was established under aims at connecting the two and give The film festival, based ing a hard look at your calorie intake. Don't moments and the Xavier University Act, them the courage to take a second in Boston, USA, was held go overboard, though! You don't want to do 2013, and was inaugurated shot at love. virtually this year, from it only today, and forget it tomorrow - plan discussing current and execute in a step-wise manner, so it July 07, 2014. XUB has thir- IANS October 16 to 18. IANS doesn't get a bit too much. media affairs teen Schools that offer world- class education in different POST NEWS NETWORK fields. The schools that come CANCER under the XUB tree are Xavier Control your anger, BHUBANESWAR: Xavier Institute of Management, Divya wanted counsels Ganesha. Or University Bhubaneswar Xavier School of Human else, it will sadden your (XUB) will be hosting its an- Resource Management (erst- near ones. Writers may nual media conclave, while XIMB-HRM), Xavier display creative output of high order. Communiqué XUB ’2020, School of Rural Mana ge- The day augurs well for artists, too. This to be like Big B is the time to take up new challenges, October 31, 2020. The event ment (erstwhile XIMB- says Ganesha. is being organised by RM), Xavier School of IlluminatiX, Media & PR Cell Commerce, Xavier Mumbai: National award win- of XUB and has generated School of ning actress Divya Dutta wanted quite a buzz among the stu- Sustainability, to be like Amitabh Bachchan as LEO dents. The theme for this Xavier School a child. The pressure at work year’s Communiqué XUB is of Human “Ever since I can remember, I will be high. Some per- The Stories You Know, The would dance on Khaike paan son may try to tempt Settlements, you with lucrative Hardships You Don’t. Xavier Banaras wala! I would dance on offers to go against your principles. The event will witness the Emlyon all the Amitabh Bachchan dance However, you will be able to resist the participation of various stake- Business numbers and entertain everyone lure of easy money. Your health may suf- holders of the Xavier frater- School, Xavier around me. My mother was a doc- fer today, so be on guard, says Ganesha. nity, including students from School of tor. Whenever she brought over the diverse schools operat- Communications, friends home, I would go to them ing under XUB, as well as Xavier School of and say ‘I want to show you a VIRGO stalwarts from the media in- Economics, Xavier School dance’, and become the centre of You will stay calm and dustry. of Computer Science & attraction. The aunties would steady today, and The conclave will have five Engineering, Xavier Law clap, laugh and give me gulab there is hardly any- speakers narrating their per- School, Xavier Centre for jamun! I would dress like Mr thing that can disturb sonal experiences, pioneer- Humanities & Compassion Bachchan, wrap mumma’s du- your peace of mind. Your family and ing moments and discussing Studies, and School of patta around my head like Mr friends will back you fully and moti- vate you to overcome hurdles. You will current media affairs. Government & Public Affairs. Bachchan did in many films,” work with devotion, says Ganesha. Xavier University, XUB also hosts Centre of Divya recalled. You may ask for work that others may Bhubaneswar promotes Excellence in Fiscal Policy and “In my class I was the most find very difficult to do. healthy discussion over preva- Taxation, Centre for popular child. As mumma is a lent topics and recognises Humanities and Compassion doctor, and education was always the educational potential of Studies, Centre for Sustainable the most important thing in our LIBRA conclaves by allowing can- Ecological Systems, Centre for childhood. I managed both, hap- didates to actively engage Business and Society, Centre for pily. I represented India in Japan Ganesha says people with their peers and industry Corporate Governance, and for Red Cross, for acting and dance, will try to take advan- tage of your amiable experts. Communiqué XUB Centre for Business Analytics and I was there on a student ex- nature and disposition. is one amongst the wide array and Digital Transformation. change programme for a month. Small issues will crop up today making I used to get scholarship, too” your nature a little tensed and enhance shared the actress. IANS your anger too. You will be inspired to take chances in monetary matters.

SCORPIO SUDOKU Your imagination runs PEANUTS post To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, wild today. Though you do CROSSWORD column and box must contain the numbers not travel geographically, 0 to 9 and the letters A to E. your mind travels beyond boundaries. Think and act according to your will, advises Ganesha. However, practice caution before taking any major step.

SAGITTARIUS Your will be loaded with responsibilities at work today, fore sees Ganesha. But, you are pro challenges and will take it up sporting- ly. On personal front, the list of your friends is likely to get longer. All in all, Ganesha sees you in an active avatar today. CALVIN AND HOBBES CAPRICORN Don't let your emotions play a spoilsport while deciding about the future. Think practically, otherwise, your expectations and reality SOLUTIONS will not be on the same boat, guides Ganesha. Friendly and supportive, today you will spread happiness and win the love of one and all.

AQUARIUS You speed up your pace and try to do everything in order to complete your targets, but you won't be BREVITY

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basking in the affection of your near and CHECK FOR SOLUTIONS OF THE PUZZLES TOMORROW SUDOKU dear ones, says Ganesha. COVID-19 TRACKER P3 CHECKING POLLUTION THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR INFECTED RECOVERED DEAD A day after the immersion of World 4,44,33,127 3,25,50,358 11,74,548 idols following the Dussehra festival, garbage being India 79,90,322 72,59,509 1,20,010 removed from a temporary

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Naveen holds virtual rally for Tirtol bypoll HOME MATTERS APPEALS PEOPLE TO FOLLOW COVID GUIDELINES, VOWS TO VISIT THE CONSTITUENCY POST PANDEMIC

POST NEWS NETWORK Praising the works of party candidate Bijay Shankar Das. The BJD supremo will conduct Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: With the Mission Shakti in Tirtol another virtual rally for Balasore Tirtol byelection round the corner, constituency, Naveen Sadar constituency, Thursday. Both BJD President and Chief Minister BJP and Congress targeted the Naveen Patnaik Wednesday ad- urged the women Chief Minister over his rally on dressed an election rally through vir- members to continue digital mode. tual mode. “The person who was in chair and Naveen said he was unable to with their good work ruling the state for past 20 years visit Tirtol physically due to the should come forward and listen to Covid-19 pandemic. However, he and assured that not a single eligi- the people,” BJP leader Aparajita promised the people to visit Tirtol I am aware of your ble people would be deprived of Sarangi said. and meet them in person after pass- immense love for food security. State Congress president Niranjan ing of the situation. “I am aware of me. I will visit your Praising the works of the Mission Patnaik asked Naveen to clear his your immense love for me. I will visit area and oversee the ongoing Shakti in Tirtol, he urged the women relationship with the BJP and RSS. your area and oversee the ongoing development works members to continue with their “Why you have gifted one Rajya development works,” he said. NAVEEN PATNAIK I CHIEF MINISTER good work. “I am always with you Sabha seat to BJP and supported all He told the people about the con- to help in times of need,” he stated. bills including the Citizenship struction of two bridges over Advising people to strictly ad- (Amendment) Act, Farm Bill, GST, Mahanadi river and that his gov- regulate flood in Tirtol, he said that here to Covid-19 guidelines, he re- demonetisation of Centre in past few ernment is giving priority to de- the creation of jobs for unemployed quested them to maintain social years?,” he asked. velopment of education and health youths is the top priority of his distancing norms at the polling Time has came the CM should infrastructure. government. booths. He requested the people of also tell the people what development Stating that the state govern- The Chief Minister said his gov- Tirtol constituency in Jagatsinghpur activities has he carried out during ment has taken necessary steps to ernment is providing Re 1-per-kg rice district to vote in favour of his 20 years, Niranjan said. People buying bamboo-made baskets from a vendor along Ring Road near Purighat in Cuttack, Wednesday OP PHOTO New courses at Dispose of Nachika’s bail cancer hospital Missing Jharkhand tourist’s plea in 2 weeks, HC told POST NEWS NETWORK body fished out from Puri sea Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The Board of Governors in supersession of POST NEWS NETWORK POST NEWS NETWORK filed an application for bail before Medical Council of India (MCI) has Labourer drowns in Kathajodi the Orissa High Court which came accorded recognition to M.Ch in Puri, Oct 28: Fire brigade person- New Delhi, Oct 28: The Supreme up of hearing July 1 and since then Surgical Oncology and M.Ch in nel Wednesday recovered the body BARANG: A labourer from Court on Wednesday asked the the matter has not been taken up. Gynaecological Oncology courses of a tourist from Jharkhand who had Jharkhand met watery grave while Orissa High Court to dispose of a Significantly, Chasi Mulia Adivasi of Acharya Harihar Post Graduate gone missing in the sea Tuesday. trying to save a woman from drown- bail petition filed by tribal leader Sangh (CMAS) leader, Nachika Institute of Cancer in Cuttack. The youth, who was on a vacation ing in Kathajodi river at Naranpur Nachika Linga within two weeks. Linga, had surrendered before the The MCI had allowed the can- with his family, was having a bath here Wednesday. The deceased was A three-judge bench of the apex police in October 2014 at cer hospital to start teaching in the in the sea when he got pulled away identified as Rohit Sahani, 20, of court comprising Justices NV Narayanpatna, his native place. He two courses in 2017. The first batch by strong currents. The youth was Barjamada village in Jharkhand. Ramana, Surya Kant and FILE PHOTO is wanted in around 28 cases. of students successfully completed identified as Tanishk Binay, son of Sahani along with his sister was by strong currents. “Sahani drowned Aniruddha Bose observed that the He was allegedly involved in ag- the curriculum and passed the Binay Ray. Tanishk was taking a dip working at a brick kiln at Naranpur. while trying to rescue the woman. matter relates to personal liberty The apex court noted itation for land rights and the attack qualifying examinations this year. in what has recently been marked Villagers said Sahani along with But, Sanatan and the woman man- of the petitioner and asked the on Narayanpatna police station in In his letter, Secretary to as the ‘Blue Flag Beach’ Tuesday some others went for a bath in aged to reach the riverbank,” said High Court to dispose of the mat- that Nachika’s bail plea 2009. It is to be mentioned here that Ministry of Health, RK Vats, said when strong currents swept him Kathajodi around the noon. While a villager. Later, Sahani’s body was ter expeditiously. before the HC came up CMAS, a mass organisation of trib- that the Board of Governors con- away. On being informed, a fire bathing, Sahani and his friend fished out by the fire brigade per- “Taking into consideration the of hearing July 1 but als in Narayanpatna, in Koraput sidered the assessment report on service personnel team reached Sanatan Lohar found a woman in sonnel. Barang police seized the fact that this matter relates to bail district, was demanding proper the standard of examination and the spot and launched an opera- distress as she was drifted away body and sent it for postmortem. and personal liberty of the peti- since then the matter is land settlement in Narayanpatna teaching facilities at the cancer tion to trace him out. Finally they tioner, we request the High Court pending with the court block for many years. hospital for recognition of M.Ch managed to fish out his body to dispose of the matter pending be- The tribal leader was leading an in Surgical Oncology degree for two Wednesday. area to avert any kind of drowning of a tourist going missing in the sea fore it expeditiously and prefer- agitation against encroachment of seats. The Board of Governors Incidentally, during the inaugu- incidents. However, it remains a mys- since the 870-metre long beach area ably within a period of two weeks this order,” the bench said. tribal land by non-tribals in also granted recognition to two ration of the ‘Blue Flag Beach’ it tery as to how the youth still got from Digabareni Square to a re- from the date of communication of The SC noted that Nachika had Narayanpatna area for a long time. seats for M. Ch in Gynecological was said that adequate number of life- dragged away by the strong currents. puted hotel here was accorded ‘Blue Oncology in the hospital. guards would be deployed in the Notably, this is the first incident Flag Beach’ status October 11. PLEA TO REOPEN TEMPLES CoE at Gopabandhu Academy soon POST NEWS NETWORK Thakur said, “At present, a knowl- edge management centre (KMC) is Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The state functioning in GAA. The proposed government has decided to set up Centre of Excellence would fur- a centre of excellence (CoE) at ther strengthen the KMC.” Result Based Management (RBM) Thakur said that the CoE would on the premises of Gopabandhu look into the real problems at ground Academy of Administration (GAA) level through independent re- here. The United Nations Children’s searchers. People would be the “real Fund (Unicef) would be a knowledge consultants” from whom sugges- partner for the CoE. tions for possible solution will be elicited. Chief Secretary has The research would focus on the directed the officials to suggestions from people who en- counter a particular problem, the look into pan-Odisha DG said. issues along with local He said the research for an iden- problems for finding long lasting also analyze location-specific is- tified issue would be completed in specific problems ‘people-centric solutions’. sues like whether people harnessed two months and solution oriented Pan-Odisha issues like ground the benefit of irrigation projects findings would be put forth by the level functioning of piped water for raising muti-crops, whether all third month. The outcomes of the

This was decided during a high- supply projects, the issues that dis- government facilities created were study would be useful both for train-

k y m c level meeting held virtually under rupt their functioning and the re- put to maximum utilisation, what ing and policy making purposes. the chairmanship of Chief alistic solutions for their sustain- could be a localised approach to The CoE would also extend its Secretary Asit Tripathy, Wednesday. ability would provide valuable address chronic malnutrition, what support for implementation of Tripathy directed the officials inputs for planning and execution, best practices could be replicated corrective measures against the A priest from Sakhigopal temple beats cymbal in front of Puri Srimandir, Wednesday, urging the state government to to study and analyze the pan-Odisha he said. and others. problems studied if the govern- allow reopening of the shrines which have been shut for devotees due to the Covid-19 pandemic OP PHOTO issues along with local specific It was decided that the CoE would Academy Director General SP ment decides. P4 THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR downtown

COVID, LOW PAYMENT MAR State reports 1,540 fresh nCoV cases, 12 fatalities

k y m ODISHA’S CORONAVIRUS CASELOAD MOUNTS TO 2,85,482, WHILE FATALITIES STAND AT 1,284 c HIGHWAY PATROLLING PLAN PNN & AGENCIES Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: State’s ODISHA & PANDEMIC THE DECISION TO HIKE MONTHLY CHARGES FOR HIRED VEHICLES FROM `30,000 novel coronavirus disease (Covid- 19) caseload mounted to 2,85,482 HURDA DISTRICT, UNDER WHICH TO `70,000 REKINDLES HOPE FOR ATTRACTING BIDDERS THIS TIME Wednesday as 1,540 more people KBHUBANESWAR FALLS, REPORTED tested positive for the infection, THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF NEW CASES AT 208, FOLLOWED BY SUNDARGARH POST NEWS NETWORK while 12 fresh fatalities pushed Odisha’s coronavirus death toll to (111) AND ANGUL (100) Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The Covid- ROADBLOCKS 1,284, an official of the Health and WO FRESH FATALITIES EACH WERE 19 pandemic and unattractive re- Family Welfare (H&FW) depart- GALORE TREPORTED FROM KHURDA, muneration for vehicles to be hired ment said. JHARSUGUDA AND NUAPADA DISTRICTS, and human resources have appar- he stretches of national As many as 886 new cases were AND ONE EACH FROM NABARANGPUR, ently poured cold water on the state Thighways earmarked for reported in quarantine centres, PURI, SUNDARGARH, SAMBALPUR, government’s plan to launch high- patrolling include while 654 infections were detected CUTTACK AND GANJAM DISTRICTS way patrolling in the state as di- Bhubaneswar-Puri, Manguli- during contact tracing exercise, rected by the Supreme Court in 2019. Sambalpur, Sambalpur- the official said. ANJAM HAS SO FAR REPORTED THE The state police neither could Rourkela, Jaleswar-Ichhapuram Khurda district, under which GHIGHEST NUMBER OF appoint the special police officers and Sambalpur-Sohela Bhubaneswar falls, reported the CORONAVIRUS FATALITIES AT 228, (SPOs) nor could it succeed in at- highest number of new cases at FOLLOWED BY KHURDA (221) AND tracting bidders to supply vehicles he state police, in March, had etired staffers aged above 208, followed by Sundargarh 111, CUTTACK (106) released the advertisement 60 years showed no interest for patrolling on the selected high- T R Angul 100, Cuttack 99, Balasore 92, seeking applications from retired in SPO posts due to the ways. Mayurbhanj 91, Jagatsinghpur 78, DISHA HAS SO FAR TESTED OVER police officials for 119 special police pandemic and low O44.22 LAKH SAMPLES FOR COVID-19, The stretches of national high- officer posts on contractual basis remuneration Bolangir 67, Kendrapada 62 and ways earmarked for patrolling in- Nuapada 51 cases. INCLUDING 36,905 TUESDAY clude Bhubaneswar-Puri, Manguli- Two fresh fatalities each were Sambalpur, Sambalpur-Rourkela, According to sources in the state government had earlier fixed reported from Khurda, Jharsuguda lakh samples for Covid-19, includ- ening fight against #COVID19 pan- Corporation (BMC) said Wednesday. Jaleswar-Ichhapuram and police, retired staffers aged above around Rs 30,000 as monthly and Nuapada districts, and one ing 36,905 Tuesday, the official added. demic, a 500-bed dedicated Covid While 33 were quarantine cases, Sambalpur-Sohela. 60 years showed no interest in the charges for hired vehicles. “Why each from Nabarangpur, Puri, Meanwhile, a dedicated Covid Hospital has started functioning 77 persons tested positive for the dis- The state police, in March, had post due to the pandemic and low anyone would allow its vehicle to Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Cuttack Hospital has been inaugurated on at SCB Medical College & Hospital ease during contract tracing, the released the advertisement seek- remuneration. run 24X7 for a paltry sum of and Ganjam districts, the official the premises of SCB Medical College in Cuttack. It has 70 ICU beds, ob- civic body pointed out. Meanwhile, ing applications from retired po- “Who would like to risk his life money?” he questioned. said. and Hospital in Cuttack. The 500-bed stetrics & surgery facilities and 219 persons in the Temple City re- lice officials for 119 SPO posts on con- for Rs 15,000-odd salary during the The state police has recently is- Ganjam has so far reported the hospital with state-of-the-art facil- isolation facilities for #COVID19 covered from the viral infection, tractual basis to man the highway Covid-19 pandemic,” questioned sued another fresh bid to procure highest number of coronavirus fa- ities has been set up combining patients.” taking the total recoveries to 26,826, patrolling vehicles after getting ap- an official. 36 highway patrolling vehicles. talities at 228, followed by Khurda three buildings, two from the City’s nCoV tally stands at 28,892 the BMC tweeted. proval from the state government. Similarly, he asserted that the ve- However, the police will be able 221 and Cuttack 106, said the official, Ophthalmology department and The Covid-19 tally in the Capital Bhubaneswar has 1,885 active However, it had to release a hicle owners also did not show to attract bidders this time due to adding that as many as 53 coron- another from the new Medicine de- city rose to 28,892 with 110 more Covid-19 cases, while 160 persons fresh advertisement in September any interest provide their vehi- the increase in monthly charges avirus patients have so far died in partment. persons testing positive for the in- have so far succumbed to the in- this year as none applied for cles to Odisha police because of to Rs 70,000 as compared to the ear- Odisha due to other ailments. The Taking to the Twitter, the CMO fection in the last 24 hours, the fectious disease, the civic body the SPO posts. lower monthly rentals. The state lier Rs 30,000, claimed the officer. state has so far tested over 44.22 Wednesday said, “Further strength- Bhubaneswar Municipal pointed out. Sero survey in Cuttack from November 2 BMC to shut Covid care centres LAXMI PUJA AHEAD

CUTTACK: The state government POST NEWS NETWORK 75 per cent (1,500-1,600) of present will conduct a four-day long active cases are in home isolation serological survey to analyse Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The the Covid centres are likely to be the extent and penetration of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation closed in a phased manner. However, COVID-19 infection among (BMC), Wednesday, said that it is we still have beds available in Covid citizens of Cuttack city. The mulling to close down several Covid hospitals for critical patients in 18 serological survey in the city care centres here in a phased man- private and six government hos- will start from November 2 and ner as occupancy remained nil to low pitals,” Chaudhary said. will continue till November 5. amid falling infections. Debunking allegations of re- Regional Medical Research Addressing a presser, BMC duced testing, Chaudhury further Centre (RMRC), with the Commissioner Prem Chandra said that testing across the city ‘re- support of Cuttack Municipal Chaudhary said that cases have mains more or less the same.’ “We Corporation (CMC), will take up this serological survey in 25 been declining in Capital city and the city as there is less demand for are still conducting tests at 23 camps wards of the city. The samples that most of the cases have been re- these centres now. spread in the city. Testing has been will be collected from one adult ferred for home isolation. Observing “We have already surrendered made available on demand by the person in each family to study this the BMC Commissioner stated 1,000 beds of CCCs in last 15 days BMC. Moreover, we are also pro- the antibody prevalence against that it would close different Covid that were earlier made ready to viding Favipiravir to nearly 30-35 COVID-19. care centres (CCCs) in and around counter the Covid. Since around patients on a daily basis,” he added.

CAREFREE CHILDHOOD ROBBERS ATTACK TECHIE IN LOOT BID An artisan crowns a clay idol of goddess Laxmi at Unit-I market in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday OP PHOTO POST NEWS NETWORK

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Two bike- borne miscreants allegedly attacked Rotary Club initiates ‘Joy of Giving’ scheme an engineer of Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) at Sailashree POST NEWS NETWORK Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Vihar area in Bhubaneswar with a has also undertaken the projects like sword, Wednesday. Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: As a part Asha, ROPARS as part of long term According to a source, the victim of ’ Joy of Giving’ programme, the sustainable community develop- was plucking flowers Wednesday Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar ment programmes. morning near his house when two Wednesday distributed 48 solar The club has also adopted a vil- miscreants came on a bike and lanterns with panel in SOS village, lage ‘Kalapita’ under Bhagabatipur tried to snatch away his cell phone Bhubaneswar. – II GP of Kantabada block in and gold chain from his neck. When The club president Sabita Swain, Khurda district. they failed in their attempt they at- Secretary Manik Chand Sharma, Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar tacked him with a sword. mediately taken to a local hospital Director Suvendu Parida, Director, ducing the dependence of children has provided toilets to the house- In a bid to save himself, the engi- where the doctors dressed his wounds. former presidents and Rotarians on kerosene lanterns, which oth- holds, free health facilities and neer held the weapon following Notably, a 70-year-old woman were present during the event. The erwise are used for lighting in the health cards to all the villagers. which he sustained critical injuries was allegedly looted of gold orna- initiative would facilitate children absence of power supply. Eventually the club is committed on his palm. When some locals no- ments in the same area of the city studying in dark. The initiative promotes the use of to enrich community livelihoods of OP PHOTO ticed the incident, the miscreants when she was plucking flowers in Swain said that the effort of the renewable, efficient and clean source the state through various refor- A kid plays with a toy near Rajmahal Square in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday fled the spot. The engineer was im- the morning October 20, 2020. rotary will eventually help in re- of energy for a cleaner environment. mations and renovations. Application date for NTS, NMMS extended SILVER PLATING OF SRIMANDIR DOORS TO START SOON

POST NEWS NETWORK PNN & AGENCIES plex, would be remade and silver FACELIFT PLAN plated in a phased manner, Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: The Puri, Oct 28: Work for silver plat- Dasmahapatra said. Directorate of Teacher Education ing of the 12th century Srimandir Altogether 11 doors, t is estimated that about 2.5-tonne silver In the first phase, work to re- and SCERT Wednesday extended doors would start within 10 days as including Iwould be used for reinforcing the wooden make Sata Pahacha door would the dates for filling up of appli- per a decision taken in the temple Mahalaxmi, Bimala doors with silver begin within 10 days. It would be re- cation forms of National Talent body meeting held here, an official and Nrusingha made with 4-inch thick teak wood Search (NTS) and National said, Wednesday. temples located in Mumbai-based devotee expressed his and silver plated. Means-cum-Merit Scholarship It is estimated that about the temple Awillingness to donate the required silver Silver plating design would be (NMMS) examinations for 2020- 2.5-tonne silver would be used for complex, would be finalised in the next meeting sched- xperienced silver artisans deputed by the 21 academic year. reinforcing the wooden doors remade and silver uled for November 9, 2021, plated during Rath donor would do the work amid tight security In a letter by nodal officer of TE with silver. E Dasmahapatra added. Yatra next year in the Niladri Bhakta Niwas campus and SCERT, it was said that the A Mumbai-based devotee The Chhatisha Niyog president last date for filling up of application expressed his willingness to donate proposed in the meeting for gold forms for NTS and NMMS exami- the required silver. Experienced told media persons that the work doors like Kalahat, Jay-Vijay, plating of Kalahat door. nations was October 28. However, silver artisans deputed by the donor would be done as per the traditional Beharana would be remade and sil- AK Jena (administrator devel- the date for filling up of application would do the work amid tight Odishan temple art. ver plated during the coming Rath opment), Jitendra Kumar Sahu forms has been extended till October security in the Niladri Bhakta Since almost all the temple Yatra when deities would be at (administrator rituals), all temple 31. The last date for verification at Niwas campus, temple body mem- wooden doors were worn out, new Gundicha temple, they said. committee members and repre- institute level is November 5 and last ber Anant Tiadi said. wooden doors would be made with Altogether 11 doors, including sentatives of various servitor date for verification at district level A 17-member committee has been repair and silver plating work. members Ramachandra quality teak wood. Mahalaxmi, Bimala and Nrusingha bodies (Niyogs) of the temple at-

is November 11. constituted to look after the remake, Temple managing committee Dasmahapatra and Anant Tiadi Important sanctum sanctorum temples located in the temple com- tended the meeting.

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Jajpur dist hasn’t

k y m Parties set eyes on women voters c THE THREE MAJOR PARTIES ARE TRYING TO WOO MEMBERS OF WOMEN SHGs FOR THEIR CANDIDATES submitted 38pc POST NEWS NETWORK BALASORE BY-POLL of UCs, CAG says Balasore, Oct 28: Amid Covid re- strictions, the three major politi- The fact came to the fore Khurdha and Jajpur have been fac- cal parties namely the BJD, the BJP ing flood fury at regular intervals. and Congress have intensified their when the report of the Flood problem has been a perennial campaigning here for the by-poll Comptroller and Auditor issue for them over decades. This November 3. The three have set issue has not yet been redressed their eyes on women voters and are General was presented in properly despite provision of funds. leaving no stone unturned to ap- the Assembly, recently The floods caused by Baitarani peal to that voter base, a report said. and Brahmani rivers in August All the three parties are trying to had caused huge devastation in woo members of women SHGs for POST NEWS NETWORK Jajpur. Extent of damage by floods their candidates. Women voters are was said to be the worst ever in allegedly being motivated in vari- Jajpur, Oct 28: Several depart- the last two decades. ous ways by the parties. ments in Jajpur are yet to submit About 10 lakh people of 1,244 The BJD has stepped up its cam- 38.51 per cent utilisation certifi- villages in 258 panchayats were af- paign in full force by roping in sev- cates of the last 10 years of the fected by floods and 10 people had eral ministers and frontline leaders, flood assistance funds. Furthermore, died. even though it is said that difference The BJD has fielded newcomer Swaroop Das. Party workers are Manas Dutta, son of the deceased MLA Madan Mohan Dutta is contesting from the BJP. four departments have not sub- In the devastating floods of 2011, of opinion between former MLA toiling hard to ensure his victory BJP leaders campaign for their candidate, Wednesday mitted their utilisation certificates around four lakh people in 499 vil- Jiban Pradip Das and former MP of their fund utilisation at all by lages in the district were affected. Rabindra Jena has remained un- September 30, 2020. Huge sum of funds were provided THE CONGRESS HAS FIELDED MAMATA KUNDU FOR THE SEAT FIVE INDEPENDENTS ARE ALSO IN THE FRAY resolved. The fact came to the fore when to the district for repair and re- The ruling party has deployed the report of the Comptroller and construction works. efficient leaders and assigned re- the BJP has submitted a memo- THE DIST ADMIN HAS MADE manded overall development of the BJD leaders conducted meetings sponsibility of convincing voters to randum to the Balasore SP, seeking ARRANGEMENT FOR 346 BOOTHS area. It was alleged that the minister at Patrapada, Srilona, Chandipur them in 26 and 31 wards under the to ensure a free and fair by-poll in INSTEAD OF USUAL 198 BOOTHS was uncomfortable with a barge of and various wards of the munici- Sadar Assembly constituency so the Sadar Assembly segment IN VIEW OF THE COVID NORMS questions from the villagers. pality. as to ensure win of its candidate November 3. Later, a local leader of the ruling Labour Minister Sushant Singh, Swaroop Das. “All have equal rights in a democ- party along with 30 people rushed Culture Minister Jyotiprakash THE ADMIN IS MAKING SURE THAT The BJP has not fallen behind in racy. People have every right to to the village and threatened peo- Panigrahi, Zilla Parishad president EVERY BOOTH SEES LESS THAN the campaign. Many of its senior raise their issues with the elected 1,000 VOTERS ple who raised local issues with Nibenduiata Mohanty, block chair- leaders like Union Ministers Pratap representatives. But people are the minister, sources added. It was person Narayan Pradhan, former Sarangi and Dharmendra Pradhan, being threatened instead of their alleged that the mob took two vil- MLA Muktikant Mandal, former KV Singhdeo, national spokesper- problems being addressed. This is panchayat, sources said. lagers with them. MP Rabindra Jena and MLA Saroj son Aparajita Sarangi and many against the norms of a healthy He alleged that people of Srikona Nayak said that such an act was Behera took part in marathon cam- state leaders have been campaigning democracy,” lamented senior BJP panchayat had apprised Culture committed on the instruction of paigns for the party candidate. for party candidate Manas Dutta. leader Pradipta Nayak. and Tourism minister Jyotiprakash the minister and it is highly con- Congress leaders are also trying Meanwhile, the BJP has alleged Nayak was indirectly pointing Panigrahi of various basic prob- demnable. “This act is open viola- their best to curry favours of peo- that people are being given threats out an incident that took place dur- lems of their village at Banachhak tion of election code of conduct ple for its party candidate Mamata Representative pic during campaigns. A delegation of ing the campaign Tuesday at Srikona during the campaign. They de- and condemnable,” he added. Kundu. The CAG report points out that 37 Auditor General was presented in depts have not submitted the Assembly, recently. utilisation certificates of The CAG report pointed out that `45,340 crore RED MENACE 37 departments have not submitted MDM irregularities in Nabarangpur utilisation certificates of Rs 45,340 As a result, these depts may not crore. As a result, these depart- be able to get further funds from FORMER ABEO ments may not be able to get further the Centre Explosives seized in funds from the Centre. At the state SURESH CHANDRA executive meeting, joint secretary NAYAK, BEO BIKASH of the Water Resources depart- In the last 10 years, the state gov- ment Subrat Kumar Panda has is- ernment has provided Rs 684823.52 Swabhiman Anchal CHANDRA SARKAR, sued a directive to submit UCs as lakh. UCs for Rs488292.04 lakh have soon as possible. been submitted to the state gov- POST NEWS NETWORK ABEO BINAY KUMAR On the other hand, people in ernment while UCs for Rs196531.48 SORI AND TRANSPORT coastal districts have alleged mis- lakh are yet to be submitted. Malkangiri, Oct 28: Security utilisation of funds being provided Various quarters expressed sus- forces seized a huge cache of ex- CONTRACTOR for repair of damage and recon- picion over utilitisation of flood plosives from Dumadanga reserve TO FACE MUSIC struction work. assistance funds in the district, as forest of Swabhiman Anchal in Many riparian pockets in they have pointed out non-sub- this district during a combing op- Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, mission of UCs by some depart- eration, a top police official said POST NEWS NETWORK Jagatsinghpur, Nayagarh, Puri, ments in ten years. Wednesday. Representative pic This was stated in a press note Nabarangpur, Oct 28: Mid-day issued by Malkangiri SP Meal (MDM) rice was found to be meant for the MDM and not for PDS. had seen a transport agency used Hrushikesh D Khilari, Wednesday. illegally stocked on the premises of This has pointed out massive ir- to take out and in rice there. 2 held for spurious liquor supply Based on an intelligence input Mahakuma Upper Primary School regularities in MDM rice supply to The district civil supplies officer about the movement of some armed near the ABEO office at Jharigaon the schoolchildren in the district. in his report said that the rice was POST NEWS NETWORK has ordered a probe into the inci- Maoists in Dumadanga reserve for- block of Nabarangpur district. It may be noted here that a rice supplied in March to the godown, dent. Consumption of spurious est area Tuesday, SOG and DVF Taking serious note of it, the laden truck overturned on but Hemanta Kumar Chaurasia Angul, Oct 28: Angul Police liquor claimed four lives and has teams of Odisha Police along with Huge amount of ammunition includ- project management unit (MDM) Chandahandi-Jharigaon road and Kiran Kimar Pattnaik of a Wednesday arrested two persons in made four others sick in BSF jawans and Andhra Pradesh ing IED, 11 7.62 mm SLR live rounds, of the School and Mass Education September 9. A person had died transport agency were taking the connection with the death of four Patharagada village under Police had launched a combing op- four 7.62 mm AK rounds, one 5.56 mm department issued a letter to the on the spot. Police had seized 375 rice September 9. persons in the district after con- Purunakote police limits in Angul eration. INSAS round, one SLR magazine, 32 Collector, seeking: criminal pro- quintals of rice even as people Later, Jharigaon marketing in- suming spurious liquor. district. During the combing operation, numbers of detonators, one camera ceedings against former Additional sought to know if the rice was spector told local IIC that Kiran The accused persons have been The deceased and seriously ill the Maoists opened fire at the se- flash, radio, 11 number of kit bags, Block Education Officer (ABEO) meant for MDM or PDS. An in- Kumar and Hemanta Kumar were identified as contractor Kalia youths were engaged in a house curity forces near Gunamamudi three pairs of Maoist uniforms, Maoist Suresh Chandra Nayak, clarifica- vestigation was on. authorised transport dealers who Dehuri and one of his associates construction work Sunday. village to which the latter retaliated. literature, utensils, medicines, daily tion from the BEO Bikash Chandra The district civil supplies officer were taking out rice from CWC Basanta Dehury. According to a source, the eight The exchange of fire continued use articles and clothes were seized Sarkar and suspension of ABEO had submitted an investigation re- godown March 23. The district ed- The Excise department also had a booze session Sunday for over two hours during which the Binay Kumar Sori. The project port September 14 to the Collector, ucation officer had issued this rice seized the illegal liquor factory of evening after the end of their ultras managed to flee from the searched and a large cache of arms management unit (MDM) of the pointing out that the rice was not for 253 schools. The MI had also the contractor where he had been work. After some time, one youth spot. Maoist leader Anil and several and ammunitions along with var- School and Mass Education de- meant for PDS. Around 750 quin- submitted the statements of the making spurious liquor by using among the eight complained of other leaders managed to flee dur- ious Maoists literature and items partment has also sought cancel- tal of rice had been supplied to rice dealers and copies of gate pass industrial spirit. feeling uneasy the same evening ing the melee. used by them were recovered. lation of contract with the trans- Jharigaon in the third quarter. at the IIC. Angul SP Tapan Kumar Satpathy before dying. Speaking about the operation, It is suspected that these arti- port contractors. The rice was not for PDS. Moreover, Accordingly, October 15, the proj- Malkangiri SP said, “It is a huge suc- cles belonged to AOBSZC Cadres The district education officer in 92 bags of rice were seized in a ect management unit (MDM) of cess for the police. The combing which were intended to be used a letter had earlier informed the godown near ABEO office the School and Mass Education operations will continue in the against civilians and security forces BEO, the Collector, the SP, the district September 9. department issued a letter to the area in the coming days.” for ‘anti-national and subversive ac- civil supplies inspector and the state However, the ABEO said that he Collector. The BEO has filed a com- Subsequently, after the exchange tivities’. Further operations were MDM nodal officer that the rice was unaware of this rice which plaint against these four people at of fire, the area was thoroughly underway in this area. stocked on the school premises was was seized near his office, but he the Jharigaon police station. Sold for `15K, newborn girl rescued AGAINST NEW LABOUR LAW POST NEWS NETWORK serted by her husband and works as casual labourer to Sambalpur, Oct 28: A newborn earn her living. girl of Charamal, who was al- Acting on a complaint legedly sold by her parents for lodged by the Childline mem- `15,000 due to poverty, was res- bers in this regard in cued by local police from Charamal police station, the Redhakhol area in Sambalpur baby girl was rescued by district late Tuesday. Redhakhol police late The baby girl is just one Tuesday night. Police also month and seven days old. detained the couple belong- However, the mother of the ing to Keutibahal village newborn denied the charge who had allegedly purchased while admitting that she had the newborn girl. The cou- handed over the girl to an- ple denied the charge and other woman who is an ac- said that they took the girl quaintance as she found it dif- with them after filing an af- ficult to feed her due to fidavit before a notary in

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ollowing the US elections The claim of right-wing judges on November 3 – although that their ‘originalist’ jurispru- its final resolution may dence reflects judicial restraint and Impose GST on meat F take longer – the partisan a reluctance to ‘legislate from the arrangements of almost the entire bench’ is also a sham. Originalism hy would any government make policies that make its people US federal government are subject is seen by critics as a Trojan horse: poorer and unhealthier? I can only put this down to a complete ig- to change. Only the House of it rationalises an activist role of Wnorance of real economics due to which policies have the worst ef- Representatives appears certain striking down progressive legis- fect on the economy and on health. to remain in the same party’s lation such as environmental, Let me briefly give you the reasons why you should not eat meat. All liv- hands (the Democrats’). The labour, and other regulations, on ing beings require food and water. In order to grow food for animals we need Republican-dominated Senate the grounds that no mention was vast amount of land, which we don’t have. So, we allow them to graze in forests could be won by the Democrats. made of such matters when the and this destroys forests, which in turn impacts climate and reduces ground- The conservative-leaning Supreme Constitution was written. water. We give them water that we don’t have. We grow animal food instead Court is now shifting far to the The Barrett appointment is also of growing food for humans. To produce one kilo of beef requires 25 kilos right, given the Senate’s confir- another reflection of the religious of grain to feed the animal and roughly 15,000 litres of water. Pigs and goats mation of President Donald right’s hold on American judicial are almost the same, and chicken a little less. Their emissions: faeces, urine Trump’s nominee, Amy Coney conservatism. Perpetuation of and methane, degrade the land and water and cause the climate to become Barrett, to the seat previously this arrangement is a major rea- hotter. Methane causes 24 times more damage than carbon dioxide and each held by the late liberal justice The conservative-leaning Supreme Court of son Trump has retained evangel- cow emits 600 litres of methane daily. Livestock farming contributes 18 per Ruth Bader Ginsburg. the United States is now shifting far to the ical support, albeit with some re- cent greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. This is more than the emissions One oddity of the US system is right, given the Senate’s confirmation of cent slippage. Barrett’s Catholicism, from all forms of transport put together. When the climate becomes hotter Elizabeth Drew that even if Democratic candidate indeed, is of the ‘radical,’ ‘ultra- we need to do far more coal mining to create more energy to cool humans Joe Biden wins the election, over- President Donald Trump’s nominee, Amy montane’ sort that sometimes ap- down during heat waves. The water levels rise and flood lands. The rest of coming barriers already thrown pears to oppose change itself. She the lands suffer drought as glaciers melt and dry up. Mosquitoes and other THE GREATEST in his way by Court decisions and Coney Barrett, to the seat previously held by has been involved in a charismatic pests increase and so do their diseases. We feed grain to animals grown for voter suppression, the presidency the late liberal justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Christian group, People of Praise, meat, and so the prices go up and there is no grain left for the poor. If all these THREAT TO will remain for over two months which believes that in households grain were fed to humans directly we could feed 3.5 billion people more BIDEN AND ANY in the hands of a man whose phys- men are superior to women, and daily – and keep them healthier. ical and mental stability are in as a result of Trump and Senate Supreme Court nominees by the its members speak in tongues. Because the industrial growing of animals PROGRESSIVE doubt. The current constitutional Majority Leader Mitch McConnell right-wing, corporate-sponsored Though the group removed all ref- does not recognise their bodies as live, they are GOVERNMENT arrangements to deal with presi- appointing an astonishing 220 Federalist Society, which effec- erences to Barrett from its public simply seen as meat machines and deliberately dential mental or physical inca- federal judges. Moreover, Senate tively controls who gets named documents, a snippet of one has grown to be fatter, larger, softer... whatever. This FOR A LONG pacity are unworkable. Little is Republicans are already plotting to the highest bench by Republican her once serving as a ‘handmaid,’ can only be done by using antibiotics, hormones TIME TO said publicly about this precarious how to undermine a Democratic presidents, Trump and his aides a leadership position. and chemicals. In both, India and America, 80 situation; timorous newspapers majority. were fully aware of Barrett’s po- As for abortion, one does not per cent of all antibiotics are fed to animals and COME WILL are reluctant to mention the crazy But the greatest threat to Biden sitions on key issues. (Liberal win the Federalist Society’s sup- so the human eating them in his/her meat becomes EMANATE FROM uncle in the White House, even and any progressive government Democrats also have groups that port unless one has raised objec- immune to them. Thousands of people die every Maneka Gandhi though Trump’s behaviour of late for a long time to come will em- back judges, but they are not as or- tions to Roe v. Wade. With Barrett day because there is no medicine left to cure them THE SUPREME has been even more aberrant than anate from the Supreme Court. ganised and effective as the joining other conservative jus- when they become sick. Heart disease, diabetes Meat is not usual, possibly an effect of having The approval of Barrett (age 48) Federalist Society.) The purpose tices – including Trump’s two and cancer are all related to animal eating, and COURT had COVID-19 and taking power- has produced, almost certainly, a of such intensive vetting is to other appointees, Neil Gorsuch you and I are paying taxes for more and more hos- a necessity. It is ful medications. very conservative 6-3 majority. have ‘no more surprises’ – no and Brett Kavanaugh – it is now pitals. Switching to a plant based diet could save a luxury – and it Perhaps confusing the current Chief Justice John Roberts, who more Republican appointees who possible that Roe may be over- lives, lead to healthcare related savings and avoid race with that of 2016, Trump has has tried to keep the Court from start out as conservative but move turned – or nullified through other climate change damages of up to $1.5 trillion. falls in the same resumed attacking Hillary Clinton, going to extremes, will no longer left. The example that most an- decisions. Giving up meat is one of the easiest things we category as turning on his most subservient have the controlling swing vote. noys conservatives was David With an unprecedented 60-plus can do to live better. But this is not going to hap- cigarettes cabinet members for not indicting The legitimacy of the Court is Souter, appointed by George HW million Americans having already pen unless the government takes a policy decision her, as well as former President now in question. Bush. Souter was advertised as voted, it may be too late for Trump on whether it wants the country to survive or not. Barack Obama, and Biden – for The hearings on Barrett’s nom- a conservative, but became a re- to turn things around. So, with Encouraging meat export is the quickest way of whatever reasons. Trump tosses ination were a sham. This was liable liberal. winter coming on, COVID-19 cases destroying our land, water and air. The excuse is feeble that meat exports earn around nebulous charges of left- not because of her unresponsive- Behind the rush to get Barrett reaching all-time highs, and the money – what is the point if that money is spent on restoring water sources wing terrorism and mail-in voting ness to questions, but because the confirmed was Trump’s deter- White House having given up on and forests or paying farmers compensation for destruction of crops? Or for fraud, though The Washington fix was in. Trump insisted that mination to have her seated by controlling the pandemic, anx- trying to undo the effects of climate change? This makes no sense to me at all. Post has found his charges of bal- he had not questioned Barrett on Election Day – so that, the presi- ious Americans are left speculat- This is where GST comes in. This tax should be made far more sensitive lot fraud fraudulent. sensitive issues. Trump, Barrett dent openly said, she would be in ing not only about who will win the and sophisticated in its social agenda as well as its economic one. And that If Biden defeats Trump – the huffed, didn’t ask her about her po- place if issues affecting the elec- election, but, for the first time in means adding GST to meat. polls, currently in his favour, are sition on such matters as abor- tion came to the Court. Barrett history, whether the president will The government has decreed no GST on live animals grown for food: considered more reliable than in tion or the Affordable Care Act. Nor refused to commit to recusing her- honour the result and if the bovines, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, geese, ducks, turkeys and guinea fowls. 2016, but polls can’t predict voter would she have discussed her po- self from cases that involved Supreme Court will abet him in The government has given exemption to all meat of bovine animals, swine, suppression – his supporters’ cel- sitions with him. How dare any- Trump’s re-election. The rush to subverting it. sheep, goats, poultry fresh or chilled. For some reason it has also exempted ebrations may be short-lived. one question her integrity? confirm her was also a form of The writer is a the meat of horses, donkeys, mules – even though these animals are forbid- Controversies about counting It was all charade. Through the protection for conservatives in Washington-based den to be killed for meat by the FSSAI. Does the Finance Ministry even votes are already in the courts, early spotting, close vetting, and case the Republicans lose the journalist and author. know the food laws? All offal (which means the parts like anuses, intestines which have changed dramatically years of cultivation of possible Senate. ©PROJECT SYNDICATE and hooves) and fats of pig and poultry are exempt (so now they can put them happily into vegetarian Dalda). All fish, prawn, shrimp, crustaceans and mol- luscs and every other aquatic invertebrate, live or dead, are exempt. Considering that a large number of them are banned for any catching/eat- SPECTRUM BIHAR ing under the Wildlife Protection Act, this seems equally bizarre. The prawn/shrimp growing industry is probably the most polluting industry, and the worst for health, because it uses tonnes, literally tonnes, of antibiotics which wash into agricultural fields making those lands dangerous for all grains/vegetable eaters. Eggs are exempt. Milk and all its products, of course, would be exempt as it is a holy cow in itself. BJP bracing to dump Nitish Some countries give food a special tax exempt status. Many states in America exclude groceries from sales tax, and there is no VAT on foodstuffs rime Minister Narendra Modi to convince the BJP leadership. With no love lost between Modi out-of-the-box ideas to end the woes in UK, Ireland and Malta, though other European countries, add VAT to food. and Bihar Chief Minister I recall that during the BJP na- and Nitish the duo would dump of Biharis. People are disillusioned, However, regardless of the level of tax charged on food, taxation systems fail P Nitish Kumar were never tional executive meeting in Patna in each other at the first opportunity. with no hopes of getting jobs and to distinguish between different types of food. Simply put, taxes are blind friends but they were forced to join June 2010, Nitish had thrown In fact, Modi is working towards the lawlessness touching its peak. He, to the differences between meat and other foods like fruit and vegetables. Food hands, given political compulsions tantrums by raising objections over same plot and would be too pleased too, is aware the BJP will dump which is good for the country and the human is taxed just as much as food in the state. The results of Bihar the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi. to sever his ties with Nitish if the him if he is defeated at the hustings. that destroys the planet and the individual. Taxes and all revenue collection Assembly elections will once again Both of them were CMs then and en- plan to distance him works out for Heckled and hooted down in ral- should encourage or discourage certain behaviour. Do we not put huge taxes decide whether they will be seen to- joyed popularity in their respective him in these Assembly elections. lies, Nitish has been losing his cool on cigarettes and alcohol or luxury cars? Then why should meat get treated gether, or will it mark the end of states. In the regional papers of It’s not for nothing that Nitish is and shouting at audience, giving on par with fruit and vegetables when it costs the country so much more in their pretentious relationship. Bihar, Modi got his advertisements not to be seen in posters of Modi. enough hints to the public that he terms of pollution, water, land, health? Tax revenue is used (among other things) Anita Saluja Though as of now the BJP lead- published, flaunting the donation It’s a well-worked out strategy of is on a sticky wicket. Depending on to support public healthcare and fund government-backed environmental ini- ership is claiming that it will make given to the flood-affected state. This BJP which is keen to garner votes the results on November 10, it will tiatives. So, given that meat compromises both public health and the envi- Nitish the CM, much depends on naturally offended Nitish, who re- in the name of Modi, fully-aware be seen where the JD(U) will fi- ronment, it surely follows that it should be taxed accordingly. WITH NO LOVE the poll outcome. The BJP is ready fused to invite Modi at the dinner that the popularity of Nitish is nally end its electoral journey. So It makes no sense to me that the Indian government would exempt all forms with its Plan B, of joining hands hosted by him for the BJP leadership gradually waning. far, Nitish is at the receiving-end, of meat from all GST. Meat is not a necessity. It is a luxury – and it falls in LOST BETWEEN with Chirag Paswan’s LJP, who during the BJP national executive. The BJP, which had earlier vowed being attacked by Tejashwi on the the same category as cigarettes. The slaughterhouses are run by multi-mil- MODI AND NITISH has no qualms declaring himself as The dinner was eventually can- to wipe-out the trace of Congress one side and Chirag on the other. lionaires who are sending most of the meat abroad and most of the owners the Hanuman of PM Modi. celled, as LK Advani, Arun Jaitley, from the nation, has gone a step BJP, too, will not mind the down- are NRIs. If the government were to put GST on meat at the rate of even 10 THE DUO WOULD The BJP is walking the tightrope Sushma Swaraj and Venkaiah Naidu ahead by severing its ties with its fall of Nitish, but not at the ex- per cent the potential revenues would run into crores. At a time when in- by ensuring that it doesn’t rub its refused to go without Modi. own allies – Shiv Sena in pense of the survival of its own gov- ternationally calls are increasing for taxing meat on environmental and DUMP EACH OTHER two alliance partners of NDA on the Ever since Modi was projected as Maharashtra and Shiromani Akali ernment. It would be too pleased to health grounds, why would India go the other way? AT THE FIRST wrong side. However, given the the PM candidate, Nitish has been Dal in Punjab. The next party will dump him, if it is able to cobble-up Taxing meat would help nudge Indians in a healthier direction. A reduc- first opportunity, it will always pre- at loggerheads with the BJP, even- be JD (U), if Nitish fails to live-up the majority for itself, with the tion in meat consumption, encouraged through taxation, will have both en- OPPORTUNITY fer to form government with the LJP, tually pulling out of NDA in 2013. to its expectations and fails to cob- help of Chirag. It is not for nothing vironmental and public health benefits. More revenue would remain with if it manages to get enough seats. For the Bihar Assembly elections ble-up the numbers. The ultimate that it has given him the full liberty the government, since healthcare costs would come down. By not taxing meat The relations between Modi and in 2015, Nitish joined hands with his goal of Modi is to form BJP’s own to attack its own coalition partner production and consumption appropriately, governments are in fact subsi- Nitish have always been strained. political bête-noire Lalu Prasad government in Bihar. and the CM during the crucial dising environmental and public health destruction. However, due to political compul- Yadav and went on to retain power For Nitish, who was once termed Assembly elections. As of now, the To join the animal welfare movement contact sions, both their parties were forced in the state. However, he was forced as the ‘Chanakya of Bihar,’ it’s a do- people are being fooled by the politi- [email protected], www.peopleforanimalsindia.org to join hands in 2005 to form the gov- to join hands with the BJP in 2017, or-die battle. His failure in the elec- cians. However, the Indian elec- ernment. Nitish owes the formation when Lalu refused to accept the tions will shut all doors for him torate, especially Biharis cannot be of his government mostly to late demand for the ouster of his son and for future alliances. Having run taken for granted. BJP veteran Arun Jaitley, who, Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav from the the government for 15 years, his pop- The writer is a Delhi-based WORDSWORTH through his good offices, was able government over graft charges. ularity has taken a beating, with no journalist. Up the spout p the spout, gone wrong, ruined, failed or lost, is a slang expression from Uthe British Isles of considerable age, being first recorded early in the Don’t hoodwink the voters All about viruses nineteenth century. It’s still common. To find its origin we must in imagination travel to the low-life world of pre-Dickensian England. Pawnbrokers Sir, The political temperature has risen in the Sir, Viruses have become a pain in the neck for human beings. People who tackled and over- commonly stored goods that were in hock on an upper floor of their premises, state due to the upcoming by-elections in Tirtol came minor and major viral infections due to rapid strides made in medicine were left bam- but this required a method by which such items could be moved from their etters and Balasore. Every political party makes boozled and stunned by a six-word virus. Never before was a common man beaten into sub- shop counters to storage and back again. This is the way such a device was promises but fails to deliver. Innocent voters mission by a tiny virus, and perhaps never again. While the world is waiting with bated described in a famous work of the 19th Century:“[The chute] reaches from are trapped in the quagmire of political speeches. breath for a vaccine against coronavirus, and scientists continue to grapple with intrica- the top of the house of the Pawnbroker (where the goods are deposited for TOL THE EDITOR Honesty and integrity of candidates should not cies of Covid, the Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their safety till redeemed or sold) to the shop, where they are first received; Readers of Orissa POST be overlooked. It is about performance and phenomenal work on another virus that troubled mankind not very long ago -- the Hepatitis through which a small bag is dropped upon the ringing of a bell, which are most welcome to contribute letters delivery of services to the public. Now, voters C. Harvey Alter and Charles Rice of the US were given the Nobel with Michael Houghton conveys the tickets or duplicates to a person above stairs, who, upon finding (200 words), articles and are not fooled by dry promises and rosy free- of the UK for discovering the viral origin of Hepatitis C and its blood-borne origin in many columns (between 750-1250 them, (unless too bulky) saves himself the trouble and loss of time of coming bies. Politics is not a business and profit-loss patients. As a result of their pioneering work, a battery of blood tests, that include the now down stairs, by more readily conveying them down.” It was the shape and words). Contributors are requested to send their game. It is about integrity, conviction, hon- common liver function tests, are done routinely to validate Hepatitis C in patients. The Hepatitis function of this device, in later years nearer in form to the kitchen lift or contact numbers and full esty and truthfulness. Now, it is not easy to hood- C disease was a leading cause of death that was largely unexplainable at that point in time dumbwaiter, that caused it to become known to customers and pawnbrokers

postal address/email ID. They may also wink the educated and net-savvy voters. Political when science was struggling to keep pace with people’s beliefs. The three men worked tire-

k y m as the spout. The action of pawning goods was spouting them. Something send in their valuable comments, opinion c that had been pawned was said to have gone up the spout. It was so common and suggestions, preferably by email, leaders should make a commitment to the lessly and independently to supplement each other. At a time when researchers were for the item not to be redeemed because the owner hadn’t the money to do to: [email protected] public. There should be a performance ap- under a wrong impression that the mysterious deaths were either due to Hepatitis A or B, so that to put something up the spout implied a likely permanent loss. Much praisal of politicians every year. Voters should it was left to the three to bring to the fore the role of Hepatitis C, and they succeeded in doing more recently, as a separate development but with implications related to not be taken for granted. People are the very so. The Nobel winners’ understanding and contribution to the ‘hepatitis field’ have helped those of the original, up the spout came to mean being pregnant, sometimes B-15, Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, source and foundation of democracy. identification of drugs to combat Hepatitis C. According to a report, four lakh people suc- an unwelcome development among unmarried women. Bhubaneswar-751010 Prabhudutt Dash, Bhubaneswar cumb to Hepatitis C infection every year. Ganapathi Bhat, AKOLA DELHI RAJASTHAN P7

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Jaipur, Oct 28: The prestige of The situation suggests that the national capital is inching towards its third peak both the major political parties, Congress and BJP, is at stake as six INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE municipal corporations in three Rajasthan cities go to polls New Delhi, Oct 28: While the Thursday. spread of Covid-19 seems to be sub- While the ruling Congress eyes siding nationally, its tally is bur- to return to power in the urban geoning in the capital city consis- bodies, riding on the confidence tently for the last few days. Delhi that the voters are satisfied with witnessed the highest single day the state government's perform- spike till date Tuesday with 4,853 ance, the Bharatiya Janata Party new infections and 44 deaths re- (BJP) faces a challenge to maintain ported. The tally in the national its dominance. capital has crossed 3.64 lakh. More than 35.97 lakh voters will Since Friday, Delhi has been re- elect 560 ward councillors in two porting over 4,000 cases of COVID- phases in the six newly-formed 19 daily. Over the last one week, municipal corporations of Jaipur, the daily positivity rate - the per- Jodhpur and Kota (Jaipur centage of people who test posi- He said festivities have played a social distancing. People must re- Heritage, Jaipur Greater, Jodhpur tive for the disease versus those major role in the surge as well. alise that even when lockdown is not North, Jodhpur South, Kota North who were tested - has also increased, “Durga Puja festival is celebrated imposed, they have to set their own and Kota South). faring above 8 per cent. The situa- majorly in eastern and northern boundaries and not socialise, main- The first phase of polling will be tion suggests that the national cap- parts of the country. And the surge tain social distance and always held on Thursday in the Jaipur ital is inching towards its third in cases is also reported in these wear a mask,” Goel added. Heritage, Jodhpur North and Kota peak, as stated by the head of the parts only,” he observed. Dr HS Chhabra, medical direc- North municipal corporations, Election officials leave for their respective polling stations after collecting Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), ahead national task force for Covid-19, Dr Dr Manoj Goel, director, pul- tor, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre where over 16.54 lakh voters will of the municipal corporation elections, at Bhawani Niketan in Jaipur, Wednesday PTI PHOTO VK Paul Tuesday. monology at Fortis Memorial (ISIC), said coordinated commu- cast their votes to elect 250 ward Experts said that the situation will Research Institute, said lack of nication to the public warning them councillors. The second phase of The prestige of the Congress's have made up their mind to ensure surely stand with the Congress be challenging as the cases are ex- Covid appropriate behaviour and of the risks posed by such lapses is polling will take place on November chief whip in the Assembly, the Congress's departure from the and the party will form the pected to multiply in the coming peak in pollution in the national cap- required to bring about a change in 1 and the counting of votes will be Mahesh Joshi, and minister Pratap state with the local bodies polls,” boards,” Dotasara said. weeks due to pollution, laxity and ital have worsened the situation. their behaviour. “While relaxations taken up on November 3. Singh Khachariyawas is at stake the state BJP chief said. Joshi, who is overseeing the festivities. “Cases in Delhi are rising with under the unlocks have increased In the last polls, the BJP had in Jaipur, along with state BJP State Congress president Govind election management of the Dr Prabhakaran Dorairaj, each passing day. This phenomenon interaction among people during the formed its board in the three local president Satish Poonia. Singh Dotasra exuded confidence Congress in the Jaipur Heritage Professor, Epidemiology, Public will continue if people do not take festive season, lack of adherence to bodies, which increased to six cor- All three cities are known to that the voters of the three cities corporation, is also hopeful that Health Foundation of India, said the necessary precautions. With lock- health measures such as use of poration areas after a delimita- be strongholds of the BJP. In the will give a stamp of approval on the voters will go with the ruling cases are bound to increase as the down being lifted, it is seen people masks and social distancing is con- tion exercise carried out by the last election, the saffron party the work done by the party. party. combination of pollution, over- are not observing those rules of tributing to the rapid increase.” Congress government in the state. had formed its boards in all three The Congress has worked for de- “Excellent plans for develop- crowding and winter is proving to social distancing, staying indoors Wednesday, the Delhi govern- The corporation polls are being cities and it hopes to repeat the feat. velopment, be it in the corporation ment, excellent management dur- be a triple whammy. “The viral in- and wearing masks.” ment ordered all schools in the seen as a battle of prestige for According to Poonia, the Congress areas or in cities, he told PTI, ing the coronavirus pandemic and fections thrive in winters. They re- He added that taking precau- city to remain shut till further many Union and state ministers, has failed to live up to its promises adding that people are satisfied Chief Minister Gehlot's attempts main suspended for a longer time tions is the only way forward to orders after the surge in cases. including Chief Minister Ashok made in the run-up to the 2018 with the historic work done by to live up to the aspirations of the in the air in cold weather condi- deal with the viral disease since An expert committee, led by Dr Gehlot. Jodhpur is Gehlot's home- state Assembly polls and the vot- the state government during its people.... The boards will be formed tions. Pollution aids the longevity Delhi is densely populated. “Due to Paul, had cautioned a few days town and Union minister Gajendra ers will teach the party a lesson. nearly-two-year tenure, in spite by the Congress,” he said. to the suspension of the virus. On festival season coming, more and ago that city hospitals should be Singh Shekhawat also belongs to “Development works have come of the challenges posed by the It may be noted that the the top of it, the lack of social dis- more people have started to so- prepared for a surge of 15,000 pos- the city. to a standstill, so the frustrated and coronavirus pandemic. Rashtriya Loktantric Party (RLP), tancing during the festivals is in- cialise and are seen shopping. Delhi itive cases a day with the change Kota is the hometown of Lok troubled voters are ready to teach “People are confident that the a constituent of the BJP-led NDA stigating the spread further,” has a dense population and extra in season and movement of pa- Sabha Speaker Om Birla as well the Congress a lesson in this elec- Congress is doing a good job by tak- at the Centre, is contesting the he explained. measures have to be taken to observe tients from other states. as state minister Shanti Dhariwal. tion. I am confident that people ing everyone along. They will civic body polls on its own. Only ‘green’ firecrackers in Delhi ON WARPATH The Delhi government will launch an anti-firecracker campaign from November 3 and request people not to burn crackers at all considering the pandemic

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA available in the market last year due to licensing requirements. New Delhi, Oct 28: Environment The minister said smoke from Minister Gopal Rai said Wednesday firecrackers and stubble burning that only ‘green’ firecrackers can be make Delhi's air “hazardous” manufactured, sold and used in the every year. national capital. “The government will launch an He also said the Delhi govern- anti-cracker campaign from ment will launch an anti-firecracker November 3. Under it, 11 special campaign from November 3 and squads of the Delhi Pollution Control requested people not to burn crack- Committee and city police will in- ers at all considering the serious- spect firecracker manufacturing ness of the situation due to the units to ensure that there is no old COVID-19 pandemic. stock left,” he said. Strict action “Only 'green' firecrackers can will be taken against the violators be manufactured, sold and used in under the Environmental Protection Delhi this Diwali as per a Supreme Act and Air Act, he said. Court order issued in 2018,” he told “In fact, I appeal to the people of reporters. Delhi to launch a ‘no-crackers' cam- In 2018, the Supreme Court had The 'green' crackers are not as pol- Nitrogen Oxide. The CSIR-National paign. They should try and avoid banned the use of polluting fire- luting as the conventional types of Environmental Engineering burning firecrackers completely crackers and allowed the sale of firecrackers and they contain at Research Institute was tasked with considering the seriousness of the 'green' firecrackers in a bid to con- least 30 per cent less particulate the job of developing 'green' crack- situation due to the COVID-19 pan- Police personnel detain AAP leaders and councillors during a protest against privatization of sanitation services by trol air pollution. matters such as Sulphur Dioxide and ers. But only a few varieties were demic,” Rai said. SDMC, at Civic Centre in New Delhi, Wednesday PTI PHOTO Raj Bill soon to make Pilot ‘missing’ from Congress vision document

INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE WHILE THE DOCUMENT masks mandatory ALL IS NOT WELL CARRIED THE PICTURES Jaipur, Oct 28: The absence of OF CM ASHOK GEHLOT, INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE 2 with district collectors, college former PCC president Sachin Pilot’s NEW PCC CHIEF THE NATIONAL HOWEVER, THINGS ARE principals, corporation and coun- posters and pictures from party’s GOVIND SINGH CONGRESS TEAM IS NOT AT ALL OKAY Jaipur, Oct 28: The Rajasthan cil officials, district sports officials, vision document released recently DOTASARA AND STATE CREATING AN BETWEEN TWO government is planning to bring in NSS, Scout cadets amongst others left many of the Congress work- URBAN DEVELOPMENT IMPRESSION THAT FACTIONS AND a legislation that will make wear- ers surprised and shocked. MINISTER SHANTI in the video-conference. ALL IS OKAY IN THE ABSENCE OF PILOT’S DHARIWAL, THERE ing masks mandatory in the state. He also called upon the NCC and While the document carried the DESERT STATE AND PICTURES AND WAS NO PICTURE OR The desert state shall become NSS cadets to get connected to the pictures of CM Ashok Gehlot, new THERE HAS BEEN A POSTERS REVEAL THE MENTION OF FORMER the first such state in the country campaign to defeat corona and help PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasara PATCH-UP SAME STORY to bring such a law. spread the message to every house- and state Urban Development min- DEPUTY CM SACHIN Monday evening, Chief Minister hold. ister Shanti Dhariwal, there was no PILOT WHO WAS A FEW DAYS BACK, THE RAJASTHAN POLICE RECENTLY STRIPPED Ashok Gehlot addressing a video “Till the time people are aware picture or mention of former deputy REGISTERED AN FIR AGAINST PILOT’S MEDIA conference said: “The state gov- that those infected can spread covid CM Sachin Pilot who was recently OF HIS PORTFOLIOS MANAGER LOKENDRA KUMAR SINGH AND A JAIPUR- AFTER HE REVOLTED ernment is planning to make it infection to a healthy person with- stripped of his portfolios after he BASED SENIOR JOURNALIST FOR FALSELY REPORTING mandatory to wear masks in the out wearing masks, the campaign revolted against Rajasthan CM AGAINST RAJASTHAN THAT PHONES OF CONGRESS MLAs WERE TAPPED CM ASHOK GEHLOT state to check the spread of Covid- will not be successful,” he added. Ashok Gehlot and camped in Delhi DURING THEIR STAY IN A HOTEL IN JAISALMER AND CAMPED IN DELHI 19 infection.” Gehlot also batted for a Diwali with his MLAs. AMIDST THE POLITICAL CRISIS IN THE STATE WITH HIS MLAs “A bill shall be tabled in the forth- festivity without crackers. State minister Pratap coming assembly session. Washing “Firecrackers increase pollution, Khachriyawas, questioned about hands, wearing masks and main- which can be a threat to the lives Pilot's absence, said that Pilot is Tuesday, Pilot was addressing Congress veteran Jyotiraditya at all okay between two factions falsely reporting that phones of taining social distance are the only of Covid-19 patients. Going with neither the deputy CM nor the PCC an election rally in Morena sup- Scindia who has now joined and absence of Pilot’s pictures Congress MLAs were tapped dur- ways to prevent from the spread of medical advisories, we should chief, so why should his pictures be porting Congress candidate Pankaj the BJP and is serv- and posters reveal the same ing their stay in a hotel in Jaisalmer Covid-19 till a vaccine is launched,” celebrate Diwali without fire- put on the brochure. Upadhyay. ing as a Rajya Pilot story. Many of us are dis- amidst the political crisis in the he said. Gehlot was discussing the crackers this time and should He instead questioned the BJP for Speaking to IANS, he refused to Sabha MP from is neither the cussing his absence state. However, the Rajasthan High success of 'No mask-No entry' cam- also inspire others to do the same,” removing former CM Vasundhara comment when asked why his the saffron deputy CM nor the from Rajasthan dur- Court October 16 stayed any coer- paign launched in the state October he added Raje's pictures from the BJP's vision posters were neither seen across the party at pres- PCC chief, so why should ing campaigning cive action by the police. document for municipal corpora- city nor in the vision document ent. his pictures be put on the when the BJP has Singh had approached the tion. released by the party for the forth- Meanwhile, brochure called its union min- Rajasthan High Court seeking “We carry the pictures of for- coming municipal corporation senior PRATAP KHACHRIYAWAS | STATE isters to campaign for quashing of the FIR lodged against

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k y m c Raje's pictures showing they are the issue,” he said while occupying ers in Rajasthan condition of anonymity. tapping case. Hearing the case, a not happy with her work,” he added. the dais before starting his speech. said that the national A few days back, the bench of Justice Goverdhan Meanwhile, Pilot has been as- Pilot has been assigned the task Congress team is creating an im- Rajasthan police registered an FIR Bardhar stayed any coercive ac- signed the task to campaign in MP to hold rallies in Gwalior, Morena, pression that all is okay in the against Pilot’s media manager tion against Singh and directed by-polls and the Bihar Assembly Shivpuri and Bhind which have desert state and there has been a Lokendra Kumar Singh and a the police to put up a case diary on elections. been the stronghold of former patch-up. “However, things are not Jaipur-based senior journalist for the next hearing. P8 Listening to his ISRO TO OPEN 2020 THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR (Modi’s) appeal, if you give LAUNCH ACCOUNT NOV 7 the NDA one more chance to The Indian space agency is likely to work in the state, then you open its rocket launch activity for take it for sure that he will this year November 7 with its Polar transform it into a developed Satellite Launch Vehicle C49 (PSLV

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of the day uote Rhea’s accusations UTTARAKHAND CM MOVES SC ‘speculative’: CBI 52.24% voting in First phase of polling for PRESS TRUST OF INDIA operation team. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Bihar assembly elections The top court had noted that Dehradun/Haridwar, Oct 28: Mumbai, Oct 28: The CBI is being held today. I Sharma faces 17 cases in Bihar till 5 pm appeal to people to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Uttarakhand, four in Uttar Pradesh, Wednesday told the Bombay High take part in the Trivendra Singh Rawat moved the five in West Bengal, two in Delhi and Court that Rhea Chakraborty's grand festival of democracy while Supreme Court Wednesday against out of which one is under investi- accusation that late actor Sushant keeping Covid-related precautions the Nainital High Court order for gation of CBI, and another one at Singh Rajput's sisters obtained a in mind a CBI probe into the allegations by Ranchi, Jharkhand. fake medical prescription for him two scribes that money was trans- In its judgement, the Nainital was "mostly speculative". JP NADDA | BJP PRESIDENT ferred into the accounts of his rel- High Court said, "Superintendent Such speculation cannot be the atives in 2016 to support appointment of Police, CBI Dehradun is directed basis of an FIR, the Central agency of a person as head of 'Gau Seva to register an FIR on the basis of the said in response to Rajput's sis- There is no Ayog' of Jharkhand. allegations levelled in para 8 of the ters Priyanka Singh and Meetu arrangement Amid rising clamour for his res- petition in WPCRL no. 1187 of 2020 Singh's petition seeking to quash of beds in ignation by Congress party, Rawat, and investigate the case in accor- the case lodged against them by hospitals for Covid- who was the Jharkhand in-charge Rawat, who was the Mumbai Police. 19 treatment in dance with law, with promptitude." Maharashtra and for BJP in 2016, filed a special leave Jharkhand in-charge for "This Court is of the view that Chakraborty, Rajput's girlfriend, petition against the high court has alleged that a fabricated pre- bodies of patients BJP in 2016, filed a considering the nature of allegations who die due to the infection lie on judgement through lawyer Divyam levelled against Trivendra Singh scription was used to help him PTI PHOTO footpaths unattended Agarwal. The counsel has not yet special leave petition Rawat, the Chief Minister of the procure medicines banned under divulged the grounds of the chal- State, it would be appropriate to the Narcotic Drugs and People stand in a queue to cast their votes during the first phase of Bihar VIJAY RUPANI | GUJARAT CM lenge. against the high court unfold the truth. It would be in the Psychotropic Substances Act only assembly polls, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Gaya, Wednesday The high court verdict came judgement through interest of the State that the doubts a few days before his suicide in Tuesday on two separate petitions are cleared. "Therefore, while al- June 2020. INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE sonnel. The situation is now under A filed by the two journalists - Umesh lawyer Divyam Agarwal lowing the petition, this Court pro- "The allegations in the present control. Tekari is another place comprehensive Sharma and Shiv Prasad Semwal poses for investigation also. In view FIR are mostly presumptive and New Delhi, Oct 28: The Covid-19 apart from Ara where an alterca- policy is -- seeking quashing of an FIR lodged of the nature of the allegations, speculative in nature," the CBI pandemic could not affect voters' tion between supporters of two al- needed regarding against them in July this year under said. The Central Bureau of enthusiasm in the first phase of lifting of the export and also alleged that the journalist this Court is of the view that the CBI liances was reported. ban and stock limit of various provisions of the IPC re- was blackmailing him. While quash- should be directed to lodge an FIR Investigation also pointed out that polls in Bihar as the state regis- The Election Commission had es- onion, and it should lating to sedition, cheating, forgery ing the FIR, the high court ordered on the basis of allegations levelled it is probing the complaint filed by tered 52.24 per cent turnout till 5 pm tablished 31,380 polling booths in cover interests of all stakeholders and criminal conspiracy. a CBI probe into the allegations in para 8 of the instant petition Rajput's father K K Singh against Wednesday, the Election 16 districts. There are 1,066 candi- The FIR against Sharma was levelled against Rawat. and investigate the case in accor- Chakraborty and her family mem- Commission of India said here. dates are testing their luck in the SHARAD PAWAR | NCP CHIEF lodged for posting a video on The apex court, on October 16, had dance with law," the high court bers for allegedly abetting the 34- Mentioning that the turnout was first phase. In all, 41,689 ballot units, Facebook alleging that one Amritesh dismissed a separate plea by Sharma said. It also observed that criticiz- year-old actor's suicide. more than "previous assembly elec- 31,371 control units and 31,371 Chauhan from Jharkhand deposited seeking transfer of three criminal ing the government can never be Rajput's sisters filed the peti- tions as well as Lok Sabha elec- VVPATs were deployed in the elec- SHORT TAKES money after demonetisation into the cases pending against him to Delhi sedition and unless the public func- tion through advocate Madhav tions", Deputy Election tions. bank account of a couple, Harendra from Dehradun on the grounds of tionaries are criticized, democracy Thorat on October 6 seeking that Commissioner Umesh Sinha said Out of these, the replacement Singh Rawat and his wife Savita being targeted by the Rawat cannot be strengthened. the FIR filed against them by the first phase of elections con- rate has been 0.18 per cent for bal- Six drown Rawat, who are allegedly related to government. “In democracy dissent is always Bandra Police here be quashed. The cluded "very peacefully" with a few lot units, 0.26 per cent for control the Chief Minister. The top court observed that respected and considered, if it is sup- CBI said the police should have con- "stray incidents". units and 0.53 per cent for VVPATs Amaravati: A garden party Harendra, a retired professor, “credibility” of Sharma's “jour- pressed under sedition laws per- ducted preliminary enquiry be- Chief Election Commissioner as per a report at 10 am, the ECI said. with families and friends had lodged the FIR at a police sta- nalistic activity” was itself ques- haps, it would be an attempt to fore registering the First Sunil Arora said a total of 52.24 In the first phase, 1,066 candidates, ended on a tragic note as six tion in Dehradun against Sharma tioned by his member of the sting make the democracy weak," it said. Information Report. per cent turnout was registered including 114 women are in the teenagers, all students, drowned in a swollen rivulet by 5 p.m. after the polling at 31,371 fray. in West Godavari district of polling stations in 71 Assembly However, the ECI claimed that the Andhra Pradesh Wednesday, NIA conducts raids segments in 16 districts of Bihar, EVM problem was solved shortly police said. After the FARM WORK including 12 Left Wing Extremist after the fault was detected, vot- community lunch, the in J&K, Bangalore (LWE) districts. The polling began ers have to wait in queues for over teenagers tried to swim in at 7 a.m. an hour and some even returned the nearby Pedavagu but As the polling took place at dif- home without casting votes. Due to drowned one after the other INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE ferent times depending upon the the technical snags, the function- in the rivulet. area, the turnout could be more ing of over 75 EVMs or VVPATs in New Delhi, Oct 28: The National as polling at some places was on till Munger, Arwal, Gaya and Nawada Investigation Agency (NIA) 6 p.m. The elections gathered mo- districts of Bihar got affected. 2 militants killed Wednesday carried out searches mentum in the afternoon as the Voters in Gaya, Jahanabad, at 11 locations in Jammu & voting started at a sluggish pace due Aurangabad, Jamui, Bhabhua, Srinagar: Two terrorists have Kashmir and Karnataka, includ- to technical glitches at some of the Sasaram, Baka, and Kaimur also been killed in an ongoing ing the residence of activist polling booths. complained of technical and other encounter that started Khurram Parvez, in connection Violent incidents were reported errors in EVMs. Due to this, polling between terrorists and with its probe into a case per- in some parts of Bihar including started late by 30 minutes to 2 hours security forces at Mochua taining to so-called NGOs and in Kaimur district where two groups at several places. In Munger, tech- area in Central Kashmir's trusts raising funds in India and comprising more than 50 people nical glitches in Electronic Voting Budgam district, officials abroad in the name of charitable attacked each other. They were dis- Machines or EVMS were reported said. The firefight between activities and then using those persed by paramilitary force per- in polling booths 165 and 231. terrorists and security forces funds for carrying out seces- started on Tuesday evening and took place after security sionist and separatist activities forces cordoned off the area in J&K. and launched a search An NIA spokesperson here said operation on the basis of that the anti-terror probe agency UP products pose big specific information about carried out searches at 10 loca- presence of terrorists. tions in Srinagar and Bandipora in J&K and one location in Farmers harvest paddy crop in a farm, at village Walla near Amritsar, Wednesday PTI PHOTO challenges for China Bangalore. Smriti Covid+ve The official said that searches were carried out at the residential INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE New Delhi: Women and Child and office premises of Khurram Development Minister Smriti Parvez, who is co-ordinator of Bihar man gets death for killing 9 Lucknow, Oct 28: Demand for Irani Wednesday became the J&K Coalition of Civil Society, local products of Uttar Pradesh latest Union Minister to be his associates Parvez Ahmad INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE their food and then throwing them the gunny bag unit, developed a has started increasing in the infected by coronavirus. Bukhari, Parvez Ahmad Matta one by one into a nearby well. As relationship with Nisha's niece market. The Yogi Adityanath Taking to Twitter, Irani said: and Bengaluru-based associate Hyderabad, Oct 28: A court in all the victims were sedated after Rafiqa (37), who had come from government's move on the path Deoria district. Shahi, who started "It is rare for me to search for Swati Sheshadri, Parveena Telangana's Warangal district having their food laced with sleep- West Bengal with three children of 'Local for Vocal' and 'Self-re- a small handicraft job with her words while making an Ahanger, chairperson of Wednesday sentenced a man to ing pills, the accused put each per- after separation from her husband liant India' has proved to be a chal- mother and aunt in 2008, is now announcement; hence here's Association of Parents of death for killing nine migrant work- son in a gunny bag, dragged them and was employed in the same fac- lenge for Chinese products ahead employing 400 women at Pooja me keeping it simple - I've Disappeared Persons (APDPK) ers by throwing them into a well one by one and threw them into tory. Yadav had taken a room on of Diwali. Shahi Enterprises. tested positive for COVID and and offices of NGO Athrout after mixing sedatives in their food. the well, about 100 metres away rent and was living with her. After Chief Minister Yogi Today, 5,000 women are part of would request those who came in contact with me to and GK Trust. The court verdict came five from a godown of a gunny bag mak- Rafiqa admonished him for trying Adityanath has opened a new their team after joining ODOP. get themselves tested at the During searches NIA seized months after the shocking incident ing unit where the family of a mi- to sexually exploit her daughter, path of economic progress for the From virtual fair to online plat- earliest." several incriminating documents as First Additional District Court grant worker from West Bengal he hatched a plan to kill Rafiqa. businessmen of his state with the form, their products are mak- and electronic devices. The ac- magistrate found 24-year-old Sanjay and two Bihari youth were living. He informed Maqsood's family 'One District One Product' ing a big impact in the country tion comes in the wake of a fresh Kumar Yadav guilty of the gruesome Another migrant from Tripura, that he is taking her to West Bengal scheme, as the products made in and abroad. As Deoria is focus- case registered by the NIA on killings and sentenced him to death. who was also present in the build- to talk to her elders for marriage. the home state are trending not ing on handicraft, there are 1,500 Seven arrested October 8 under several sections The police investigations had re- ing, was also murdered. Police had They boarded the Garib Rath train only in the country but also artisans working in 150 units in Hyderabad: Cyberabad police of the Indian Penal Code and vealed that to hide the murder of a recovered the bodies Mohammed to Visakhapatnam on March 6, but abroad. Business of about 1,500 the districts. For the district, with Wednesday arrested seven Unlawful Activities (Prevention) woman with whom the Bihar man, Maqsood Alam (55), his wife Nisha during the journey, he bought but- people has gained new momen- a 50 per cent surge, the turnover persons for kidnapping a city Act on receipt of credible infor- had a live-in relationship, Sanjay (48), their sons Shabaaz Alam (20) ter milk and after mixing sleeping tum in Gorakhpur division's has increased to Rs 1.5 crore doctor for Rs 10 crore mation that certain NGOs and Yadav committed nine more mur- and Sohail Alam (18), daughter pills, served it to Rafiqa. After she Deoria district. These products which was Rs 1 crore last year. ransom. Hours after the trusts are collecting funds do- ders by throwing the victims into Bushra Khatoon (22), Bushra's fell asleep, he strangulated her and are getting a chance to be pre- Apart from other states, in- doctor was rescued by police mestically and abroad through so- a well at Gorrekunta village near three-year-old son, all from West threw the body from the train near sented on a national-interna- cluding Bihar, West Bengal, in Andhra Pradesh's called donations and business Warangal town on May 20. Police Bengal, Sriram Kumar Shah (26), Nidadavole in West Godavari dis- tional forums under ODOP. Lucknow, Varanasi and Delhi, Anantapur district, contributions etc and are then on May 25 arrested Sanjay Yadav, Shyam Kumar Shah (21), both from trict of Andhra Pradesh. Pooja Shahi and Vivek Singh products made in Deoria are Cyberabad Police utilising these funds for seces- who confessed to killing the nine peo- Bihar and Mohammed Shakeel (40), The accused got down from the are among the thousands of peo- being exported to Singapore and Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar sionist and terrorist activities ple, including six members of one a native of Tripura. train at Rajahmundry and returned ple working under ODOP in the US as well. announced the arrest of in J&K. family, by mixing sleeping pills in Yadav, who was also working at to Warangal. seven accused while six others, including the main accused, a relative of the doctor, are absconding. Behjat Hussain, a 56-year-old dentist, was kidnapped from J&K land laws: Kashmiris fear dilution of identity, culture his clinic in Kismpatpur under the limits of INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE ited the transfer and inheritance of local businessman. etc. The authorities appear to have Rajendranagar police station land to only those Indian citizens Ironically, while expressing fears taken this into consideration es- on Tuesday. Srinagar, Oct 28: The new land who had obtained their domicile about the likely dilution of their iden- pecially in light of Lt. Governor laws notified by the Centre for certificates. tity, the average Kashmiris also believe Manoj Sinha's assertion that a new Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh In addition to the purchase of that there would be better industrial era of prosperity would dawn on have stirred a public debate in land, the domicile certificate enti- and tourism related prosperity once J&K because of the new land laws", Body found Kashmir. Notwithstanding the var- tled one to apply for government jobs outsiders join these sectors. said Latif Ahmad, 67, a local hotelier. Gurugram: A doctor's charred ious interpretations given to these in J&K, which are still exclusively "There is no doubt that hoteliers There is a growing fear along body was found in his car laws by local politicians, the com- reserved for the local youth. After and industrialists from outside the local business and industrial Wednesday morning near mon Kashmiri believes that his notifying new land rules, which would look at J&K as an almost vir- community that they would not Ghamroj village on the Sohna identity and culture would get di- came into force by repealing 11 ex- would completely change in a decade would also get diluted. "Being the gin investment destination now. stand the ground against investors y Road, around 10 km from luted once these laws are imple- isting land laws of the erstwhile or so. It is not just land that would only Muslim majority state that They would not initially risk their and competitors from outside.

Gurugram city. Deceased mented. state of J&K, any citizen of India be owned by outsiders, but the im- joined the Indian union in 1947, capital by investing in the Valley, but The fear of the common man

k y m c Kanwar Pal alias Sonu (35), a Till Tuesday, one needed a can now purchase land in the union pact on the local identity, culture, J&K now stands to lose that central the Jammu division would be their about the dilution of his identity and resident of Ghamroj, owned a Domicile Certificate which had re- territory to take up residence or businesses, etc. would be unavoid- identity. Believing that the locals will ideal initial investment destination. culture has got compounded be- private hospital in Sohna. placed the permanent resident cer- start a business here. able", said Sajad Ahmad, 46, a res- not sell their lands after the market "The new business and indus- cause of the statements of almost According to the police, Sonu tificate after the abrogation of "With the already existing small ident of the old city Srinagar area. prices increase manifold due to the trial houses who venture into all regional mainstream politicians left for his home from hospital Article 370, to purchase or sell land land holdings, it is most likely that Others believe that the predom- competing new buyers is believing Kashmir will definitely demand that Delhi has a different roadmap around Tuesday midnight. in Jammu and Kashmir. This lim- the land ownership scenario in J&K inantly Muslim identify of J&K too much", said Zafar Ahmad, 57, a concessions by way of tax holidays, in mind for the future of J&K. TRAGEDY AVERTED P9 This time for THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR justice, employment, As the first phase of polling got farmers-workers, your underway in Bihar, two IEDs vote should be only for were recovered from the 'Mahagathbandhan' Maoist-infested Aurangabad (grand alliance)

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The casino Why BSP is a party prone to splits? Gold smuggling: operations in Goa, which had been The first split in the BSP took place in June 1995, hours after the infamous state guesthouse incident suspended on account of the where BSP MLAs were allegedly locked inside by Samajwadi Party leaders for almost 30 hours Blow to Sivasankar Covid-19 pandemic since March this year, will restart INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE tors and even the ministers were sub- INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE on November 1 with 50 per cent jected to humiliation. She invariably capacity Lucknow, Oct 28: The Bahujan took major decisions without even Kochi, Oct 28: Minutes after the Samaj Party (BSP) has a tendency informing the other leaders. You can Kerala High Court Wednesday re- PRAMOD SAWANT | GOA CHIEF MINISTER to split at regular intervals and the run a household in this manner, fused anticipatory bail to the for- revolt of five MLAs Wednesday is but not a political party." mer secretary of Kerala Chief BRICS the fourth in the series. In between these splits, stalwarts Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, countries The first split in the BSP took M.Sivasankar was taken into cus- need to like Barkhu Ram Varma, R.K. intensify their place in June 1995, hours after the Chaudhary, Jung Bahadur Patel, tody by the ED from an ayurveda collective fight infamous state guesthouse inci- Ram Lakhan Varma, Babu Singh centre in the state capital. against terrorism, dent where BSP MLAs were al- Kushwaha, Daddu Prasad and This is a serious setback for which poses the legedly locked inside by Samajwadi Naseemuddin Siddiqui, who were Vijayan in the gold smuggling biggest threat to mankind Party (SP) leaders for almost 30 leaders of their respective caste case registered by the Customs hours. Though the incident led to groups, have moved out of the BSP and the Enforcement Directorate OM BIRLA | LOK SABHA SPEAKER the dismissal of the then Mulayam which now has no second rung (ED). All along Vijayan has claimed Singh government with its ally, leadership left. to having no clue or knowledge of PTI PHOTO Chief Minister BSP, withdrawing support, it also On Wednesday, five legislators Sivasankar's links and that it was fallen flat and it's only a question Y.S. Jagan marked the first split in the BSP ical skills to split the Congress and staked claim to form the govern- of the BSP withdrew their support his personal business. of time, when the probe agencies Mohan Reddy since its formation in 1984. The the BSP to save the Kalyan Singh gov- ment. Each time the party faced a to the BSP's official candidate, Ramji Ever since the gold smuggling now land in Vijayan's office," said broke the promise party lost founding members like ernment. The BSP lost 19 of its split, the breakaway leaders blamed Gautam, for the Rajya Sabha bi- case surfaced on July 5, Surendran. of setting up a Raj Bahadur in this split. MLAs to the BJP and the rebels Mayawati's arrogance and inac- ennial elections. The five legislators Sivasankar's fate has been hang- Congress legislator Rs 4,000 crore The BSP again witnessed a major formed the Jantantrik Bahujan cessibility for their moving away. informed the returning officers ing in the balance and with the K.S.Sabarinathan said there is disaster relief fund split in October 1997 when Mayawati Samaj Party that extended support One such former BSP leader said, that their signatures as proposers court denying bail in cases filed nothing personal about Sivasankar after coming to power withdrew support from the Kalyan to the BJP government. All the 19 "There was never any problem in for Gautam were forged. by the Customs and the ED, arrests at all. "He was the most powerful CHANDRABABU NAIDU | TDP SUPREMO Singh government. The BJP-BSP rebels went on to become ministers BSP till the time Kanshi Ram was Immediately after informing the by both these agencies was ex- official and Vijayan's office cannot government had been formed on a in the Kalyan Singh government. active. Like a true leader, he re- returning officer, the five legislators pected all along. wash its hands off the case. If you rotational basis with each party In 2003, it was a replay of the mained connected to the party -- Aslam Chaudhary, Aslam Raini, The 58-year-old was convalesc- look into all the steps taken by SHORT TAKES having the Chief Minister's post same when Mayawati pulled out cadres, but things changed when Muztaba Siddiqui, Hakam Lal Bind ing at an ayurveda hospital in the government, it clearly shows for six months. of the BJP-BSP coalition and 37 Mayawati took over the reins. and Govind Jatav -- went straight Thiruvananthapuram, and mo- they have something to hide," said Rajnath Singh, who was then the BSP MLAs crossed over to support "She stopped meeting party work- to the Samajwadi Party office to ments after the ver- Sabarinathan. MP bypoll: SP state BJP President, used his polit- Mulayam Singh Yadav, who had ers, did not listen to party legisla- meet SP President Akhilesh Yadav. dict came, the key Batting for This is a serious nominee joins BJP former official was Vijayan was former picked up by finan- setback for Lok Sabha member Morena: Ahead of the Girl ends life in UP cial probe agency of- and top CPI-M November 3 bypolls to 28 ficials and taken to Pinarayi Vijayan in leader Assembly seats in Madhya New Covid cases remain below 45K Kochi. He will be sub- the gold smuggling N.N.Krishnadas, Pradesh, a Samajwadi Party INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE jected to detailed who said it's for candidate from a seat in PRESS TRUST OF INDIA questioning. case registered by Sivasankar to deal Morena district has joined the Etah (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 28: A The high court last with this case. "If BJP. The SP had fielded New Delhi, Oct 28: The new coro- 16-year-old girl in Etah district of week extended the the Customs and he is innocent, he Bansilal Jatav from Ambah navirus cases reported in India in Uttar Pradesh allegedly ended her status quo -- asking the Enforcement should prove it. The Assembly seat in Morena for a span of 24 hours remained below life by jumping from an under- both the ED and the government has no the by-election. "He joined the 45,000, even as the total COVID-19 construction building. She did not Customs not to ar- Directorate role in it and there BJP on Tuesday night in the caseload inched closer to 80 lakh, leave behind any suicide note. rest Sivasankar till is no need to needle presence of Union Minister the Union health ministry said Initially, the police suspected Wednesday ahead of the state govern- Narendra Singh Tomar," BJP Wednesday. her father of pushing her off the the court passing its orders. Both ment. The Solar case was differ- district president Yogeshpal The country's COVID-19 case- building on Monday but later in- Gupta said Wednesday. these agencies have been strongly ent from this case," said load mounted to 79,90,322 with vestigations indicated that she was opposing the bail plea and the ED Krishnadas. 43,893 fresh cases being reported in being harassed by a businessman, went a step further, when it handed All eyes are on Vijayan, as all a day, while the death toll climbed who earlier lived as a tenant in over a sealed cover which is be- remembers the strong statement Shiv Sena MP to 1,20,010 with 508 new fatalities, country as on date, which com- The 508 latest fatalities include 115 her house. A few days before the in- lieved to contain strong evidences made by him in 2015 when the alleges threat the ministry data updated at 8 am prises 7.64 per cent of the total case- from Maharashtra, 58 from West cident, the girl had gone to the ac- linking the senior IAS official's then Chief Minister Oommen showed. load, the data stated. India's COVID- Bengal, 44 each from Delhi and cused's shop that is in the market links with the accused in the gold Chandy came under a cloud when Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP from A total of 72,59,509 people have 19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh Karnataka, 36 from Uttar Pradesh and was beaten up by her mother smuggling case. two of his staff members links Parbhani Sanjay Jadhav has recuperated from COVID-19 so far, mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August and 27 from Tamil Nadu. after her return. On Monday, her Reacting to the verdict, State with Solar scam accused Saritha filed a police complaint pushing the national recovery rate 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It The total 1,20,010 deaths reported parents and younger brother went BJP president K.Surendran said: Nair became known. They had alleging threat to his life and to 90.85 per cent, while the case fa- went past 50 lakh on September 16, so far in the country include 43,463 to the hospital for a check-up and "It was we who had first told about demanded Chandy's resignation claimed a contract of `2 tality rate stands at 1.50 per cent. The 60 lakh on September 28 and crossed from Maharashtra followed by 10,991 the girl was alone at home. the role of Vijayan's office. Vijayan over it. crore has been given to a active cases of coronavirus infec- 70 lakh on October 11. from Karnataka, 10,983 from Tamil When they came back, they was washing his hands off by say- Ever since the gold smuggling gang to eliminate him, a tions remained below 7 lakh for According to ICMR, a cumulative Nadu, 6,940 from Uttar Pradesh, 6,625 found the house locked from inside ing that this has got nothing to do case surfaced, both the Congress police official said six days in a row, it said. total of 10,54,87,680 samples have from Andhra Pradesh, 6,604 from and waited for her to open the with his office and Sivasankar's is and the BJP have been up in arms Wednesday. The Lok Sabha There are 6,10,803 active cases been tested up to October 27, with West Bengal, 6,356 from Delhi, 4,138 door. It was then that some locals personally responsible. All such member along with his demanding the resignation of supporters went to of coronavirus infection in the 10,66,786 samples tested on Tuesday. from Punjab and 3,695 from Gujarat. informed them of her death. arguments of Vijayan have now Vijayan. Nanalpeth police station in Maharashtra's Parbhani district on Tuesday and Map row: Par panel raps Twitter HUGE SHOCK lodged the complaint. FESTIVE CHOICE PRESS TRUST OF INDIA They were questioned for more than two hours by the panel mem- Mizoram records Kin ransack hosp New Delhi, Oct 28: A parliamen- bers, mainly on Ladakh being tary committee Wednesday came shown as part of China on the first Covid death Thane: Angry over the death down heavily on Twitter for show- Twitter app."The committee was of of an HIV positive patient, his ing Ladakh as part of China, say- the unanimous opinion that INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE relatives allegedly ransacked ing it amounted to treason and an Twitter's explanation on showing a civic- run hospital in Navi explanation must be tendered by the Ladakh as part of China was in- Aizawl, Oct 28: A 62-year-old Mumbai, where he was US-based parent of the social media adequate," Lekhi said after the man died of Covid-19 Wednesday admitted, officials said platform in form of an affidavit, meeting. in Mizoram, the only state where Wednesday. The incident sources in the panel The Twitter repre- until now there were no fatal cases occurred late Tuesday night said. sentatives told the panel even though India's tally touched and some persons have been Appearing before the that the social media 80,00,000 cases and 1,20,010 peo- detained in this connection, joint committee of par- company respects the ple succumbed to the virus since police said. "The 28-year-old liament on Data sensitivities of India, January 30, when the first case HIV positive patient was Protection Bill, chaired she said."But, it is not was reported in the country. brought to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation by BJP MP Meenakshi only a question of the "The first Covid-19 related mor- (NMMC) Hospital at Vashi Lekhi, representatives sensitivity of India or tality in Mizoram comes as a huge late on Tuesday night. He was of Twitter India "begged Indians. It is a question shock to the entire state," Mizoram's brought in a critical condition apology", but they were told by the about national integrity and sov- Directorate of Information and and died within two hours of members that it was a criminal of- ereignty of the country, and not re- Public Relations tweeted. "He was the admission," Navi Mumbai fence that questioned the sover- specting that is a criminal offence. 62-years-old with existing co-mor- civic body's Additional eignty of the country and an affi- And displaying Indian map im- bidities and was under treatment Municipal Commissioner of davit must be submitted by Twitter properly and incorrectly is an offence at ZMC for more than 10 days," Sanjay Kakade said. Inc, not by its 'marketing arm' of treason and attracts imprison- the statement said. Twitter India, sources added. ment of seven years,” she said. A woman selects a clay idol of Goddess Lakshmi in Kolkata, Wednesday PTI PHOTO The health officials in Aizawl said that the man was suffering Minor killed with various ailments and was admitted to the Zoram Medical Raipur: Two persons, one of CORONAVIRUS IMPACT College and Hospital (ZMCH) early them the son of a local last week, after he was tested pos- Congress leader, have been itive for Covid-19. arrested for allegedly driving Till Wednesday morning, a car into a group of CIRCUSES ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION Mizoram has recorded 2,607 pos- villagers, killing a 4-year- old itive cases, but 2,233 patients have boy and injuring 12 others, in INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE of closure. Some of the circuses badly affected by the Covid-19 pan- recovered and there are 374 ac- Gariaband village of closed down due to increasing cost demic. In order to provide finan- tive cases. Of the total cases, in- Chhattisgarh, police said New Delhi, Oct 28: The lockdown Wednesday. According to the while the remaining are closing cial assistance to the members of this cluding 563 women patients, 1,747 police, Romit Rathore (25), due to coronavirus affected every- down due to various restrictions circus, it has started digital shows. people were from Aizawl district the son of a local woman one's livelihood significantly. The imposed by the government. Rajesh Shah, a resident of Boroda, alone. Congress leader, and his lockdown has adversely affected Though there is a circus associ- runs a consultancy which helps With a surge in Covid-19 cases, friend Saurabh Kutare (26) the future of circuses as there is no ation in the capital but due to lack the circus companies. Shah said, a week-long total lockdown was en- were arrested on Tuesday. audience for the shows. Many cir- of members it is also not active. "Out of 20 big circus across the forced in the Aizawl Municipal cus operators don't even have money According to circus operators, country, only 10 big are existing Council area from Tuesday to to recharge their phones. around 10 to 15 circus closed down now. All the artists have gone back check the spread of the disease in Clowns, who bring smiles to many due to coronvirus while the re- to their hometowns because of the state capital. A Mizoram gov- Boy detained people, animals like lions, tigers maining are struggling. According Covid." ernment health official said that Thane: A 16-year-old boy has and elephants who perform on the to Kumar, circus is no longer a prof- "It will be very difficult to get many Covid cases with untraceable been detained for allegedly directions of ring masters, motor- itable business and if the govern- these artists back as they are very contacts have been found in the past y raping a girl in Maharashtra's cycles running in the well of death, people working have gone back to has made it worst. Earlier, we hardly ment does not pay attention, soon hardworking and they will find few days, forcing the government

Thane district, a police beautiful girls performing stunts their homes while some are still managed to earn bread and butter it will just be on papers. some other work for themselves." to take the step.

k y m c official said Wednesday. The etc might not be seen anymore which living in the camp but they are but now we don't even have money However, the growth of multi- The Great Bombay Circus, which The official said that at least 34 boy called the 15-year-old girl means the circus might become a his- working as daily wage labourers. to recharge our phones," he said. media has also affected the circus started from Mumbai in 1920, com- people, including two infants, have to his house in Bhiwandi tory for the next generation. They sleep here after coming back There used to be around 150-200 business as now children have a lot pleted 100 years this year and wit- tested positive for Covid-19 since town here on September 4 Anil Kumar, manager of Asiad from their work." circuses in the country but due to of options for their entertainment. nessed a great success but currently Monday in Aizawl, Mamit, Siaha and allegedly raped her, the Circus, said, "Our circus has been "The situation was already bad the restrictions imposed due to Rambo Circus, one of India's most its condition is bad. Two brothers and Lawngtlai districts with 30 official said. closed since March 13. Some of the for us, but the pandemic spread coronavirus, they are on the verge popular and oldest circus, has been run this circus. cases alone found in Aizawl. P10 COVID-19 CHAOS THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR The World Health Organisation said Donald is a fighter. He loves countries globally reported more this country (US) and he than 2 million confirmed coronavirus fights for you (citizens) cases last week — the shortest time every single day ever for such an exponential

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of the day uote US to open embassy CHINA CRITICISES US’ INDO-PACIFIC STRATEGY President Donald Trump AGENCIES that the CCP (Chinese Communist has turned in Maldives: Pompeo jealous of COVID-19 Party) is no friend to democracy, the media coverage Beijing, Oct 28: China Wednesday rule of law transparency...I am glad said its border standoff with India to say that the US and India are BARACK OBAMA | in eastern Ladakh is a bilateral taking steps to strengthen our co- FORMER US PRESIDENT issue, and asked the US to "stop" its operation against all manner of Indo-Pacific strategy, terming it as threats and not just those posed by an attempt to impose American the Chinese communist party," What we must hegemony in the region. Pompeo said. Wang sharply criti- do is ensure The remarks by the Chinese cised the US' Indo-Pacific concept, we have the Foreign Ministry came a day after saying "the Indo-Pacific strategy nCoV testing and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo the tracing and the proposed by the US is preaching isolation and the assured India that the US stands outdated Cold War mentality and quarantine options firmly with it to confront threats to preaching confrontation and geopo- its sovereignty. litical game. It is aimed to uphold SCOTT MORRISON | AUSTRALIAN PM Pompeo's remarks came after the the hegemony of the US. This runs third edition of the Indo-US dia- ‘US’ vision of SL different from predator China’ counter to the common interest for logue in New Delhi during which the the region and we urge the US to stop The so-called Colombo: America's vision on Sri Lanka is "very different" from that of two sides deliberated prominently "predator" China, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said here this." "In the meantime, any concept genocide is a PRESS TRUST OF INDIA wide range of issues. Discussions upon the Sino-India border row and for regional development should rumour Tuesday as he met the leadership here and reaffirmed US' commitment pertained to strengthening bilat- situation in the Indo-Pacific region. to the island nation's sovereignty and security. Addressing a joint press be in line with the trend of the deliberately started Male, Oct 28: The US will open an eral relations and multilateral co- Reacting to the US push for closer times for the peaceful development by some anti-China conference with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena after embassy in Maldives, Secretary of operation; trade and investment fa- defence ties with India, Chinese and win-win cooperation,” he said. forces and a farce to bilateral talks, the top US diplomat said that the US and Sri Lanka State Mike Pompeo announced Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang discredit China cilitation; environmental shared a democratic vision. “Indeed, a strong sovereign Sri Lanka is a The Chinese military has been flex- Wednesday as he held extensive conservation; cybersecurity; com- Wenbin told a media briefing here positive partner on the world stage. It can be a beacon for a free ing its muscles in the strategically WANG WENBIN | talks with leadership of the strate- batting terrorism; and upholding Wednesday that "the border affairs Indo-Pacific,” Pompeo said in response to a question. vital Indo-Pacific region and is also CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN gically located island nation in the the principle of a stable, open and between China and India are mat- engaged in hotly contested territo- Indian Ocean, weeks after the two peaceful Indian Ocean region, the ters between the two countries." reference to the military and diplo- Valley in eastern Ladakh in a clash rial disputes in both the South China SHORT TAKES countries clinched a key defence co- Maldives President's Office said in "Now the situation across the matic level talks between India and with the Chinese military and said Sea and the East China Sea. Early operation agreement. a statement. border is generally stable and the China to resolve the standoff. the US stands firmly with India in this month, India, the US, Japan "I am pleased to announce our While welcoming Pompeo to the two sides are in resolving relevant In a blunt criticism of China, confronting threats to its and Australia agreed to step up co- Trump campaign plan to open an Embassy in Male. Maldives, the President thanked issues through consultations and ne- Pompeo cited the killing of 20 Indian sovereignty. "Our leaders and our ordination in creating a free and Since the establishment of our him for the US Government's gen- gotiations,” he said, in apparent Army personnel in the Galwan citizens see with increasing clarity open Indo-Pacific. website hacked diplomatic ties in 1966, we've seen erous assistance towards the New York: US President Maldives make great progress in Maldives and their increasingly Donald Trump's campaign supporting democratic institutions, active and positive engagement US CONGRESS GRILLS website was hacked Tuesday and we are proud to partner with with the Maldives on many im- FOR A CAUSE afternoon in an apparent them on regional security issues," portant bilateral spheres. TWITTER, FACEBOOK, cryptocurrency scam, a Pompeo tweeted. President Solih and Secretary report said. "This site was US embassy services for Maldives Pompeo affirmed their mutual GOOGLE CEOs seized," a fake FBI notice is currently available from the US commitment to work towards read, before claiming without embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka. strengthening Maldives-US ties, INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE proof to have gained access The State Department earlier the statement said. to Trump's private said that Pompeo will travel to Maldives Foreign Affairs New York, Oct 28: A communications containing Male to "reaffirm our close bilateral Minister Abdulla Shahid said the Congressional grilling of Twitter, evidence of wrongdoing, relationship and advance our part- announcement of the opening of Facebook and Google CEOs is reports the New York Times. nership on issues ranging from re- the first-ever US Embassy in quickly evolving into pre-election The NYT added that the political circus around the social hackers appeared to be gional maritime security to the Maldives, today, is a significant looking to generate fight against terrorism." milestone in our longstanding re- media content moderation dump- cryptocurrency and invited The top US diplomat, who ar- lationship. ster fire and allegations that Big visitors to donate rived here from India and Sri Lanka In September, the US and the Tech companies show anti-con- cryptocurrency to one of two after holding talks with the coun- Maldives inked a defence cooper- servative bias. funds - ‘Yes, share the data’ try's leadership, said he had a ation deal with Maldives amidst the The US elections are barely a and the other labeled ‘No, Do "great" meeting with the Maldives Chinese Navy's growing presence week away and Big Tech's outsize not share the data’. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. in the Indian Ocean. influence is under intense scrutiny. "Great meeting with President China is engaged in hotly con- Twitter and Facebook are under @ibusolih in Male. I made a historic tested territorial disputes in the fire for their efforts to police mis- Unrest rocks announcement regarding our plan South China Sea, and with Japan information about the elections. to open a US Embassy in Maldives. in the East China Sea. Both the Most recently, Twitter and Philadelphia We deeply value our friendship areas are said to be rich in minerals, Facebook slapped a misinforma- with the Maldivian people and look oil and other natural resources. tion label on content from US Scores of Philadelphia: forward to taking our partnership Beijing claims almost all of the President Donald Trump. protesters in Philadelphia to the next level," Pompeo said in The Senate Commerce have marched through the South China Sea. Vietnam, the city for a second night, a tweet after his meeting with Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and REUTERS Committee summoned Twitter demanding racial justice President Solih. President Solih Taiwan have overlapping claims in A woman wearing a rainbow-themed protective face mask attends a protest against the ruling by Poland’s Constitutional CEO Jack Dorsey, Facebook's Mark after police fatally shot a and Secretary Pompeo spoke on a the waterway. Tribunal that imposes a near-total ban on abortion, in front of the Parliament in Warsaw, Poland Zuckerberg and Google's Sundar black man. The family of Pichai to testify. Walter Wallace, 27, say he The CEOs agreed to appear re- was suffering a mental motely after being threatened with health crisis when officers ERDOGAN’S CARTOON subpoenas. Section 230, a provision opened fire on him, the BBC US self-styled guru of a 1996 US law that serves as reported. the basis of free speech on the in- ternet, is at the heart of the hear- Turkey vows to take ‘legal action’ ings today. Nigeria to build jailed for 120 years Lawmakers jabbed at the three AGENCIES lication to spread its cultural racism tech leaders by holding up exam- 10 new airports and hatred." AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ples of multiple standards of con- Ankara, Oct 28: Turkey has vowed Vice-President Fuat Oktay called tent moderation - which don't add Abuja: The Nigerian government has said it aims to take "legal, diplomatic actions" on the international community New York, Oct 28: A "self-help" up. Why are some tweets taken to construct 10 new airports over a cartoon of President Recep to raise its voice against "this dis- guru convicted of running a down and others allowed to stay across the country, an Tayyip Erdogan in French maga- grace". "You cannot fool anyone by cult-like organisation of sex up, multiple Senators asked. endeavor seeking to zine Charlie Hebdo. hiding behind freedom of thought," slaves who were branded with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey ex- boost civil aviation in The cartoon depicts Turkey's he said on Twitter. his initials was sentenced to 120 plained how Twitter's content the most populous president lifting the dress of a In response, the Turkish pro- years in prison by a New York moderation policy revolves around African country. veiled woman. government satirical magazine judge Tuesday. tweets that fall into three buck- State media say Turkish prose- Misvak posted a number of car- The effective life sentence for ets and not others. cutors have launched an official toons criticising Macron and Charlie Keith Raniere, 60, comes after he Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg UK under pressure investigation into the satirical mag- Hebdo on its Twitter page. was found guilty of coercing said that 35,000 people work with azine, the BBC reported. In 2015, 12 people were killed in women into having sex with Facebook on content moderation London: The British Tensions between France and State secularism is central to an attack on the offices of the mag- him as the charismatic leader of He established a faction within and suggested that whatever falls government is under Turkey are high after President France's national identity. Curbing azine in Paris. It was targeted by Nxivm, a life-coaching group the group called DOS, a pyramid between the cracks is because of pressure to develop a Emmanuel Macron pledged a freedom of expression to protect the Islamic extremists for publishing that attracted a coterie of rich structure in which the women the combinatorial formula of al- national strategy to tougher stance against radical feelings of one particular com- cartoons of the Prophet and famous devotees. were "slaves" and "Grand Master" gorithmic mediation and human combat a surge of COVID-19 Islam. Erdogan has called on Turks munity undermines unity, the state Muhammad. Followers signed up for $5,000, Raniere sat at the top. intervention. cases and “rescue to boycott French goods and said says. Presidential Communications The same year, Russia heavily five-day self-help courses, but Raniere was convicted in June Christmas” as scientists Macron needed "mental checks". Director Fahrettin Altun said: criticised the magazine for two car- some were then financially and 2019 on all seven charges brought warn that the number of Macron pledged to defend secu- "Charlie Hebdo just published a se- toons depicting the Sinai air crash sexually exploited and forced against him, including racket- UK expert warns first people hospitalised larism following the killing of a ries of so-called cartoons full of in which 224 people, mostly to follow a restrictive diet, as eering, sex trafficking, extor- with the disease in the UK teacher who had shown his stu- despicable images purportedly of Russians, died. In 2016, a cartoon de- Raniere -- known as "Vanguard" tion, criminal conspiracy and the set of nCoV vaccines could almost triple by the dents a cartoon of the Prophet our President. We condemn this picting Italian earthquake victims -- exerted control, his six-week sexual exploitation of a 15-year- end of next month unless likely to be ‘imperfect’ something more is done now. Muhammad. most disgusting effort by this pub- as pasta dishes caused outrage. trial heard. old girl.

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London, Oct 28: The first set of US early voting tops 70mn, continuing historic pace COVID-19 vaccines that clear clinical trials for rollout to com- bat the deadly virus are likely to AGENCIES gathers strength heading into Reacting to the voter percentage, by nearly 30 percentage points. be imperfect and might not work winter. Tim Murtaugh, a spokesman for The US saw the lowest rates of equally for everyone, the chief of Washington, Oct 28: More than 70 Democrats hold a significant ad- President Donald Trump's re-elec- eligible voter turnout at the end of the UK government's Vaccine million Americans have cast ballots vantage in early voting due to their tion campaign, said: "The huge ma- the 18th century and beginning of Taskforce has warned. in the US presidential election, embrace of mail balloting, which jority of President Trump's sup- the 19th century. Kate Bingham, Chair of the more than half the total turnout Republicans have historically cast porters are planning to vote on But trends changed in the mid- UK's Vaccine Taskforce set up ear- of the 2016 election with one in large numbers but have shunned Election Day and Democrats are 19th century, when the US began to lier this year to coordinate global week to go until Election Day, ac- amid repeated and unfounded at- going to be short of the early vote see "astronomical" turnout, said efforts in search of a viable vac- cording to a tally from the US tacks by Trump, who says the sys- marks they need in key battleground Barry Burden, a political science pro- cine against the novel coronavirus, Elections Project. tem is prone to widespread fraud. states. According to the latest fessor and director of the Elections said it is important to manage ex- The tally, which shows a record- Overall, Democrats hold roughly Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released Research Center at the University pectations as the early discoveries breaking pace that could lead to a two-to-one advantage in early vot- October 21, Biden was in the lead of Wisconsin-Madison. are unlikely to prove the "silver bul- the highest voter turnout in per- ing numbers. However, Republicans with support from 49 per cent of The turnout rate started to rise let" that the world is hoping for to centage terms in more than a cen- in recent weeks have narrowed the registered voters, while Trump had in 2004 and, in 2008, the US saw the get to grips with the pandemic.

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k y m c interest in the contest between shows. The high level of early vot- news agency reported. in a presidential election in the last likely to be imperfect, and we should Republican President Donald Trump ing has led Michael McDonald, the An October poll conducted by 50 years: 61.65%. be prepared that they might not and Democratic challenger Joe University of Florida professor resenting 65% of those eligible to idential campaign than they did in Henson’s organisation found Biden The 2016 election also saw turnout prevent infection but rather reduce Biden. It also highlights voters’ de- who administers the US Elections vote, the highest rate since 1908. all of 2016 when they passed the outperforming Trump among in- about 60%, and the 2018 midterm symptoms, and, even then, might sire to reduce their risk of exposure Project, to predict a record US voter US voters have already cast far 47 million mark earlier this month, dependents, 45% to 37%. In 2016, election drew the highest midterm not work for everyone or for long,” to COVID-19 as the pandemic re- turnout of about 150 million, rep- more early votes during this pres- data shows. Hillary Clinton lost the same group turnout since 1914. Bingham writes in an article. The education of BANKING, FINANCE STOCKS STUMBLE P11 thousands of THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR children has been disrupted. The Sensex crashed 600 points while the We hope Amazon’s Nifty slumped below the 11,750-mark contribution of 5,000 devices Wednesday, in tandem with a deep will grow into a national global selloff as a second wave of movement with the support coronavirus cases in Europe and the US

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k y m MANISH TIWARY | VP, AMAZON INDIA c of the day uote US investors 1K Bargarh weavers The FMCG Airtel to stay away urge SEBI to sector has witnessed reform rules some green shoots trained under HMI of revival in consumer sentiment INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE with the gradual from 5G auctions easing of lockdown restrictions Mumbai, Oct 28: Investors and imposed to curb the ongoing AGENCIES other market stakeholders from COVID-19 pandemic US have asked India's capital mar- New Delhi, Oct 28: Lack of a re- ket regulator SEBI to bring in re- SAUGATA GUPTA | MD & CEO, MARICO liable ecosystem and the high price forms in the regulations for initial of the coveted 5G spectrum will public offering (IPO), a statement deter Bharti Airtel from partici- said Wednesday. The prolonged pating in the auctions if they hap- SEBI Chairman Ajay Tyagi, lockdowns pen next year. along with other SEBI officials, have also Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal had an e-interaction Tuesday with dramatically said that the company would stay various stakeholders including POST NEWS NETWORK transformed Most of the weavers and away from the 5G auctions, if they industry and investor associations consumer buying traders are not digitally behaviour while happened next year as the spec- from the US. The interaction was Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Over 1000 making them more health and trum offered at the current prices organised by US India Strategic Sambalpuri handloom weavers from savvy, so there is a socially conscious were not affordable for the com- Partnership Forum (USISPF). Bargarh have been trained in as- pany. In the statement, the SEBI said pects of enterprise creation and challenge of using RAJAT WAHI | DELOITTE INDIA PARTNER “The 5G ecosystem is yet to de- Vittal also pitched for an increase erage revenue per user (ARPU), an that the participants also empha- business development under Project e-commerce portals velop here and the prices are very in tariffs and said that the current important matrix to gauge the sised the need for early finalisation ‘Handmade in India’ (HMI) imple- high and we can’t afford them,” prices were not sustainable. telco's performance, rose to `162 of direct listing proposal, devel- mented by Entrepreneurship In India, we Vittal said during the company’s post Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted from `128 a year ago and `157 in the opment of the corporate bond mar- Development Institute of India (EDII). trepreneurial competencies in the had earnings call. a net loss of `763 crore for the July- June 2020 quarter. ket, digitisation of processes, and EDII and Ernst & Young LLP weavers as they generally have a introduced the He said that the company wouild September quarter (Q2). The com- Operationally, the quarter was showed interest in participating in (EY) have jointly undertaken the im- lesser inclination towards diver- ‘Power of Five’ in not buy the airwaves at the cur- pany had posted a consolidated net good. Consolidated EBIT at `4,412 innovative ideas under SEBI's reg- plementation of HSBC supported sifying product. Most of the weavers 2018. It is a rent prices at the rates suggested by loss of `23,045 crore in the same crore (up 121 per cent YoY) was ulatory sandbox framework. project “Hand-Made in India,” in- and traders are not digitally savvy, community-based the Telecom Regulatory Authority quarter last year, after provisioning much ahead of analysts' estimates tending to strengthen the hand- so there is a challenge of using the global campaign to of India (TRAI). for the adjusted gross revenues of `2,616 crore. Likewise, cash loom value chain, making the e-commerce portals and social address childhood malnutrition This is not the first time the com- (AGR) dues. profit from operations (before weavers self-reliant. Interventions media platforms effectively. ANSHU BUDHRAJA | CEO, AMWAY INDIA pany has expressed reservations The company posted the highest derivative and exchange fluctua- such as credit linkage, capacity “Due to Covid, the price of raw over bidding for the 5G auctions. ever rise in revenue, mainly on ac- tions) surged 32 per cent YoY to building, market linkage, design de- material has also increased which Bharti Airtel has maintained this count of customer addition and `8,048 crore. velopment, and enterprise the de- the weavers are unable to afford. stance since the time the regulator higher data consumption. Airtel also announced its exit velopment were conducted at Keeping this in mind, the project SHORT TAKES came out with its suggestions on Revenues increased 22 per cent from Ghanaian telecom market, Various queries raised during the Bargarh handloom cluster. concentrates on product develop- spectrum pricing. YoY to `25,785 crore compared to selling its 49.95 per cent stake to meetings on multiple issues were Apart from Bargarh, around ment to capture larger and high-end Dr Reddy’s Q2 TRAI has recommended the auc- `21,131 crore a year ago. the Government of Ghana. clarified by the SEBI team, it said. 3000 weavers in the handloom clus- markets with a special focus on tion of about 8,644 MHz of telecom Ebitda (earnings before inter- Consequently, it took an impair- Tyagi said: "We interacted with ters of Bhuj and Surendranagar in exports, according to EDII official profit falls 30% frequencies, including those for 5G est, taxes, depreciation, and amor- ment charge of `184 crore. various stakeholders including the Gujarat; Kamrup in Assam; statement. New Delhi: Dr Reddy's services, at an estimated total base tisation) margin was up 366 basis When asked about the suspension investors in the Indian capital mar- Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh EDII HMI Cluster teams have Laboratories Wednesday price of `4.9 trillion. points (bps) YoY at 46 per cent -- of interconnect usage charges, kets from the US. We briefed them and Salem in Tamil Nadu have also conducted training sessions on reported 30.22 per cent Telecom companies including the highest in at least five quar- Vittal said, “All the operators are on about the key developments of the been also been roped in the first Digital Marketing. The weavers decline in consolidated net Vodafone Idea (VI) and Reliance ters. EBIT margin improved by 768 equal footing as far as IUC charges Indian economy as well as the re- phase of the project. were trained to open their accounts profit at `762.3 crore for Jio have said that the current prices bps YoY at 17.1 per cent. is concerned, we don’t mind if they cent trends in the securities mar- According to EDII officials, aim on Facebook, Instagram and other September quarter 2020-21. are exorbitant. In the India business, monthly av- are done away with.” ket, especially in this Covid era. of the initiative is to develop en- e-commerce portals. The company had posted a profit of `1,092.5 crore for the year-ago period, Dr Reddy's Parliamentary panel said in a filing to BSE. BIZ BUZZ Revenue stood at `4,896.7 Sugar consumption summons Jio, Airtel, crore in the quarter under review. "We are pleased to Microsoft & NSDC to Micromax ties up with Uber, Ola, Truecaller report continued growth across all the markets," Dr stagnant, says Govt empower 1L women MediaTek for ‘In’ phones AGENCIES Reddy's Laboratories New Delhi: New Delhi: Homegrown phone Co-chairman & MD G V PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Microsoft vendor Micromax Wednesday New Delhi, Oct 28: A Joint Prasad said. There are a lot of myths going around about sugar and sugar con- Wednesday said it said it has partnered with Committee of Parliament issued New Delhi, Oct 28: The govern- sumption without scientific basis. has collaborated Taiwanese chipset maker a notice on Wednesday calling ment Wednesday said there is a This misinformation multiplies with the National MediaTek to design and representatives of telecom oper- Airtel’s metrics need to address myths and mis- much faster than the truth multiplies. Skill Development develop smartphones for its ators Reliance Jio and Airtel and positive in Q2 givings about sugar consumption Therefore, it is very important to Corporation (NSDC) new "in" brand. Earlier this cab aggregators Ola and Uber to in India, as the per capita con- come up with scientific informa- to impart digital month, Micromax announced depose before it on the issue of New Delhi: Bharti Airtel has sumption of the sweetener has re- tion so that people can make very in- skills to more than its new "in" sub-brand and data security. delivered "solid" all round mained stagnant for the last three formed decisions, Pandey said. one lakh underserved women in India over the next said it was looking at The committee, chaired by BJP 10 months. As part of the collaboration, more than 70 investing `500 crore over next 12-18 months towards performance in the years at 19 kilogram. Pandey further said there is also MP Meenakshi Lekhi, is exam- hours of course content will be made available free R&D, marketing and sprucing up manufacturing as it September quarter with misunderstanding about Indian ining the Personal Data Protection revenue surpassing of cost, covering topics such as digital literacy, looks to make a comeback in the Indian market and take sugar abroad. enhancing employability, nano entrepreneurship, and on Chinese giants like Xiaomi. The company is expected Bill 2019. estimates, while its India Somehow, it has been created According to the notice, repre- mobile metrics logged communication skills. This initiative is an extension to launch its first device under the new brand in the first that Indian sugar industry or Indian of Microsoft's partnership with NSDC to provide week of November. Micromax is collaborating with sentatives of Reliance Jio improvement in key areas like sugar is not as good as perhaps the Infocomm and Jio Platforms have growth in total subscribers digital skills to over 1 lakh youth in the country. "The MediaTek to design and develop smartphone solutions Brazilian sugar or Thai sugar been called to depose before the without ARPU dilution, and 4G (latest) partnership is focused on enhancing powered by MediaTek Helio G Series with MediaTek additions, according to which is not the case, he said. women's workforce participation by equipping them HyperEngine game technology, a statement said panel on two different sittings on analysts. ICICI Securities said To counter the false narrative, the with skills," a statement said. Wednesday. November 4. Representatives of Bharti Airtel's second quarter Secretary said that Indian Sugar Ola and Uber have been called to numbers underlined Food Secretary Sudhanshu Mills Association (ISMA) through appear before the panel the next "superior execution" in India Pandey, after launching industry its portal 'httpmeetha.org' and so- day. Representatives of Airtel and mobile and other segments. body ISMA's portal 'httpmeetha.org' cial media campaigns aims to ed- Kolkata most affordable mkt for home purchase Truecaller are scheduled to de- ICICI Securities believes that said India is one of the world's ucate people with right and scien- pose before the panel separately on higher 4G subscriber base largest consumers of sugar but tific information about sugar. New Delhi: Kolkata has emerged as the most affordable market this year for home November 6. will enable the telco to better per capita consumption has re- He suggested the industry body purchase among India's seven major cities, according to property consultant JLL Representatives of social media transfer tariff hike into mained stagnant at 19 kg, much to launch the portal in regional India. As per JLL's annual Home Purchase Affordability Index (HPAI), the giants Facebook and Twitter and Average Revenue Per User lower than the world's average per and foreign languages as well for affordability has improved in 2020 across all seven major cities despite a fall in e-commerce major Amazon have (ARPU). capita consumption of 23.50 kg. better reach. average household income. The consultant attributed this to decline in both already deposed before the panel. The country's annual sugar con- The Secretary also mentioned housing prices as well as interest rates on home loans. HPAI -- the ratio of the Google and Paytm are sched- average household income to the eligible household income -- of Kolkata is highest sumption stood at 25-26 million that sugar consumption depends uled to appear before the panel at 203, followed by Hyderabad at 195, Pune 188, Chennai 178, Bengaluru 175, Delhi- Titan’s profit tonnes, while production reached on many parameters such as eco- NCR 136 and Mumbai 95 during this calendar year. According to the report, Mumbai on October 29. 27.5 million tonnes in the 2019-20 sea- nomic growth, consumption pat- is moving towards the affordability threshold. The Personal Data Protection declines 38 pc son ending September. tern and expenditure. Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha New Delhi: Tata group firm by Minister of Electronics and Titan Company Ltd Information Technology Ravi Wednesday reported a 37.81 Shankar Prasad on Dec 11, 2019. per cent decline in its standalone net profit to `199 US: Spy agency ducks questions about ‘back doors’ crore for the quarter ended September 30, on account of JioFiber expands higher expenses. The company had reported a net THESE SO-CALLED BACK DOORS ENABLE THE NSA AND OTHER AGENCIES services in state profit of `320 crore in the TO SCAN LARGE AMOUNTS OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT A WARRANT corresponding period of the POST NEWS NETWORK previous financial year. Its REUTERS The agency developed new rules Three former senior intelligence total income for the quarter for such practices after the Snowden agency figures told Reuters that Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Country’s ` was 4,389 crore, down 1.72 San Francisco, Oct 28: The US leaks in order to reduce the chances the NSA now requires that before high-speed broadband service per cent as compared with National Security Agency is re- of exposure and compromise, three a back door is sought, the agency provider JioFiber expanded its the income of `4,466 crore buffing efforts by a leading former intelligence officials told must weigh the potential fallout service to five major locations of previous year. Congressional critic to determine Reuters. But aides to Senator Ron and arrange for some kind of warn- Jagatsinghpur, Keonjhar, whether it is continuing to place so- Wyden, a leading Democrat on the ing if the back door gets Rayagada, Koraput and called back doors into commercial Senate Intelligence Committee, say discovered and manipulated by Bhawanipatna towns Wednesday. RBL Bank profit technology products, in a contro- the NSA has stonewalled on pro- adversaries. Fast expanding its footprints in jumps two-fold versial practice that critics say viding even the gist of the new The continuing quest for hidden the state, JioFiber is being rolled damages both US industry and na- guidelines. access comes as governments in out across different cities and towns New Delhi: Private sector tional security. "Secret encryption back doors the United States, the United of Odisha in a phased manner and lender RBL Bank Wednesday The NSA has long sought agree- are a threat to national security and Kingdom and elsewhere seek laws is now available in key areas across reported over two-fold jump ments with technology companies the safety of our families - it's that would require tech companies 18 cities and towns of the state. in its standalone net profit to under which they would build spe- only a matter of time before for- to let governments see unencrypted These include Bhubaneswar, `144 crore for the second cial access for the spy agency into eign hackers or criminals exploit traffic. Defenders of strong Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, quarter ended September 30. their products, according to dis- them in ways that undermine encryption say the NSA's some- Bolangir, Brajaraj Nagar, Jharsuguda, The bank had posted a net closures by former NSA contractor American national security," times-botched efforts to install back Sundargarh, Bhawanipatna, ` profit of 54 crore in the same Edward Snowden and reporting by Wyden told Reuters. "The gov- doors in commercial products show Koraput, Rayagada, Kendrapara, quarter previous fiscal. Reuters and others. ernment shouldn't have any role the dangers of such requirements. Jagatsinghpur, Jajapur Road, Its total revenue grew by 6 These so-called back doors en- Keonjhar, Angul, Puri and Jatni. per cent during July- in planting secret back doors in en- Critics of the NSA's practices

able the NSA and other agencies to cryption technology used by say they create targets for adver- The service is expected to be

k y m September period of 2020-21 c to `1,388 crore as against scan large amounts of traffic with- Americans." saries, undermine trust in US tech- rolled out in Berhampur and `1,310 crore a year ago, RBL out a warrant. Agency advocates say The agency declined to say how trust with the private sector through tify and determine best practices," nology and compromise efforts to Jeypore over the next few weeks. Bank said in a regulatory the practice has eased collection it had updated its policies on ob- such measures as offering warn- said Anne Neuberger, who heads persuade allies to reject Chinese In Jagatsinghpur, JioFiber is filing. However, net NPAs of vital intelligence in other coun- taining special access to commer- ings about software flaws. NSA's year-old Cybersecurity technology that could be used for now available at several key improved to 1.38 per cent as tries, including interception of ter- cial products. NSA officials said "At NSA, it's common practice to Directorate. "We don't share spe- espionage, since US gear can also locations including Busstand against 1.56 per cent. rorist communications. the agency has been rebuilding constantly assess processes to iden- cific processes and procedures." be turned to such purposes. area and College Chowk. P12 THURSDAY | OCTOBER 29 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR sports

y CSK test ahead of KKR

k k y y m m c c SkY too high for RCB PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

AGENCIES Dubai, Oct 28: Already out of play- KL RAHUL offs reckoning, a relaxed Chennai (KXIP) Abu Dhabi, Oct 28: Suryakumar Super Kings (CSK) are ready to 595 runs Yadav (79, 43b, 10x4, 3x6) played a 12 matches play party-poopers with an aim to splendid knock to help Mumbai foil Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Indians register a comfortable five- desperate bid for a victory in an wicket victory over Royal KAGISO Indian Premier League (IPL) game Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in RABADA Thursday. their IPL encounter here, Wednesday. (DC) KKR with 12 points from 12 games Chasing a competitive 165, MI SURYAKUMAR YADAV 23 wickets would like to win the next two en- kept their pace intact with the re- 12 matches counters to ensure a smooth passage quired rate despite losing wickets while CSK, currently at the bot- at regular intervals. And all credit POINT TABLE tom of the eight-team table, are goes to SkY, who guided MI home. TEAM M W L N/R NRR PTS only playing for pride. so far, with Tamil Nadu’s mystery the inclusion of Mitchell Santner in Mohammed Siraj (2/28) and A possibility remains that mul- spinner Varun Chakravarthy being the last game and needs to step up. MI 12 8 4 0 1.186 16 Yuzvendra Chahal (2/37) bagged tiple teams will end up on either 16 impressive and earning a spot in the CSK, on their part, will be aim- two wickets each for RCB. RCB 12 7 5 0 0.048 14 or 14 points and a comprehensive Indian T20 team. ing to build on the win over RCB and Earlier, young Devdutt Padikkal DC 12 7 5 0 0.030 14 victory at this stage of the tour- They need to be at the top of end the season on a high, apart (74, 45b, 12x4, 1x6) pummelled the KXIP 12 6 6 0 -0.049 12 nament, will bring the superior their game against the CSK bat- from hurting the chances of play- Mumbai Indians (MI) attack into KKR 12 6 6 0 -0.479 12 net run-rate into equation when ting unit that has been frustrat- off hopefuls. submission with a sublime knock SRH 12 5 7 0 0.396 10 the play-off spots are decided. ingly inconsistent but is more than The batting showed some spark before Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) stopped RR 12 5 7 0 -0.505 10 It won’t get too easy for KKR capable of being destructive on its with the young Ruturaj Gaikwad RCB at 164/6. CSK 12 4 8 0 -0.602 8 against CSK, who handed an eight- day. coming up with an enterprising Put in to bat, Padikkal added 71 wicket thrashing to Royal Paceman Pat Cummins, the knock and skipper Dhoni will be runs for the opening wicket with another four. Skipper Virat Kohli (9) Challengers Bangalore in their pre- Knight Riders’ costliest buy, has hoping he keeps the good form Josh Philippe (33). However, the perished early as RCB slipped to vious outing. not been able to make the desired going. RCB then suffered a middle-order 95/2, but Padikkal continued his KKR’s unsettled batting order impact with the ball save for one The CSK bowlers choked a strong collapse as Mumbai roared back onslaught. is a point of concern for Eoin game and would need to put his RCB batting unit with a perform- into the game with lead pacer Mumbai then took four wickets Morgan, who would hope that for- hand up in this crucial match. ance that reminded CSK of yore Bumrah doing the bulk of damage. in quick succession, removing AB mer skipper Dinesh Karthik pro- Against CSK, which is missing out and that should be a worry for the The two openers continued play- De Villiers (15), Shivam Dube (2), duces his ‘A’ game when it matters on the play-offs for the first time KKR batsmen short on consistency. ing their shots, the highlight being Padikkal and Chris Morris (4), as most. ever, Kolkata’s batting faces a var- For CSK, any win would be wel- Philippe’s six over Trent Boult’s RCB slumped to 138/6. Nitish Rana, who shone in the ied attack which was boosted with come as they endured a forgettable head in the fifth over. Padikkal Gurkeerat Mann made a quick 14 win over Delhi Capitals came a season which is just about to wind then went on the offensive against but Mumbai, known for their effec- cropper in the subsequent loss TODAY’S down. James Pattinson as RCB raced to tiveness in the death, allowed RCB only to Kings XI Punjab. If the top MATCH England’s World Cup-winning 54 for no loss in six overs. 35 runs in the last five overs. order fires, KKR will be better captain Morgan will hope to lead However, leg-spinner Rahul BRIEF SCORES: RCB 164/6 served as inconsistency has hurt from the front but that would call Chahar (1/43) pulled things back for (Devdutt Padikkal 74, Josh Philippe the team in the course of the sea- CSK KKR for a collective performance. There Mumbai, removing Philippe, who 33; Jasprit Bumrah 3/14) lost to MI son as has the constant chopping AT 7:30 PM is a lot at stake for the Knights and was stumped by Quinton de Kock. 166/5 (Suryakumar Yadav 79 n o; and changing. TELECAST: STAR SPORTS they would settle for nothing less Padikkal completed his fifty with Mohammed Siraj 2/28) by 5 wickets. The bowlers have done a good job than a big win. Reds hit 10,000th Casemiro saves Real the blushes Bayern scrape past ASSOCIATED PRESS to Paris Saint-Germain — and then OTHER RESULTS drawing 2-2 in their second match Madrid, Oct 28: With one point Atletico 3 – 2 Salzburg against Club Brugge. The overall Lokomotiv Moscow goal in CL victory from their opening two games, Real standard of their group is tougher Marseille 0 – 3 Man City Madrid are facing another fight to this time round. preserve their proud record of qual- Atalanta 2 – 2 Ajax “This is going to be a difficult ifying for the knockout stage in all FC Porto 2 – 0 Olympiacos year for everyone,” Zidane said. of their seasons in the Champions Defending champion Bayern League. Next up for Madrid is a double- Munich are having no such trou- It could have been a whole lot header against Inter Milan, the ble, with a 2-1 victory at Lokomotiv worse for the record 13-time team who were supposed to be their Moscow extending its winning European champions Tuesday, toughest rival in Group B but which run in the Champions League to though. Heading into the 87th is also still without a win. 13 games. minute against Borussia A 0-0 draw at Shakhtar, during Also on a maximum of six points Monchengladbach, Madrid were which Inter hit the crossbar twice, is Manchester City after a 3-0 win trailing 0-2 and on course for four came a week after a 2-2 draw with at Marseille, as the English team con- straight losses in the Champions Monchengladbach. tinue their latest bid to become League for the first time. Madrid are in bigger trouble, European champion for the first However, goals by Karim though, in their 25th campaign in time. Benzema and then Casemiro — in the Champions League, in which the Liverpool is the other team to the third minute of stoppage time team have never been eliminated in have won both of its games so far, — rescued a 2-2 draw for the Spanish the group stage. with Diogo Jota scoring the club’s champions, who opened with a 3-2 Last season, Zinedine Zidane’s 10,000th goal of its 128-year history loss at home to Shakhtar Donetsk side started in almost identical to set up a 2-0 home win over FC last week. fashion, losing their opener — 0-3 Midtjylland. JOSHUA KIMMICH

NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Diogo Jota celebrates after scoring Liverpool’s historic goal against FC midtjylland, Tuesday REUTERS Goretzka did better, heading in a per- ASSOCIATED PRESS early-season defensive woes. fect Benjamin Pavard cross. Fabinho has been filling in at Moscow, Oct 28: Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman then struck the Liverpool, Oct 28: Diogo Jota center back for Virgil van Dijk, Joshua Kimmich volleyed in a 79th- foot of the post 10 minutes later scored the 10,000th goal in who is likely out for many months minute winner Tuesday as they after an identical assist from Pavard Liverpool’s 128-year history to lead after damaging cruciate knee lig- battled past hosts Lokomotiv with the Russians clearly strug- the six-time European champion to aments. With Joel Matip currently Moscow 2-1 in their Champions gling with Bayern’s pace down the a 2-0 win over FC Midtjylland in the struggling for fitness, Liverpool League Group A match to extend wings. Champions League. has just one fit senior center back their winning run in the competi- Kimmich should have done bet- Mohamed Salah converted a in Joe Gomez. tion to 13 consecutive games. ter when he fired at a defender penalty in stoppage time to complete Midtjylland, the Danish cham- Leon Goretzka headed them in from two metres out early in the sec- the win for the English champi- pion playing their first away game front in the 13th minute but they ond half but the midfielder then ons, who have opened Group D in Europe’s elite competition, trou- squandered a string of chances to made amends 11 minutes from the with back-to-back victories — hav- bled Liverpool at times and wasted double their lead and also hit the end. ing beaten Ajax 1-0 last week. two great chances — both of which post before Anton Miranchuk pun- With Lokomotiv pressing for a Jota’s historic goal came in the fell to the same player. ished their wastefulness following second goal, he picked up the ball 55th minute when he tapped in Anders Dreyer was denied by a quick break from Ze Luis. on the edge of the box and with from close range following a well- goalkeeper Alisson in a one-on- Bayern, winners of five trophies his back to the goal, flicked it up, worked move involving Xherdan one chance in the opening min- in 2020, are top of their group on pivoted and volleyed in the win- Shaqiri and Trent Alexander- utes, then chipped a shot into six points, after also beating Atletico ner. Arnold. the side-netting when through Madrid 4-0 last week in their opener. Bayern next visit Salzburg while The negative for Liverpool at on goal in the 89th, when the The Russians, who have one Lokomotiv, who have lost six of Anfield was an injury to Fabinho score was 1-0. Midtjylland opened point, had the first good chance their last seven home games in the which forced off the Brazil mid- the group campaign with a 0-4 through Fyodor Smolov’s third- Champions League group stage, fielder and deepened the team’s loss to Atalanta. Casemiro (R) rushes towards his position after scoring the late equaliser against Lokomotiv Moscow, Tuesday minute header but Bayern’s host Atletico. CA arranges D/N warm-up game Malvika out of SaarLorLux Bartomeu, Barca board quit PRESS TRUST OF INDIA 27,” Cricket Australia stated in a ASSOCIATED PRESS season without a title since 2007-08. INDIA’S TOUR media release. Messi was critical of club di- Melbourne, Oct 28: The Indian “...CA can also confirm dates for Open tourney Madrid, Oct 28: Barcelona presi- rectors last season and said he did- cricket team will get an additional OF AUSTRALIA tour matches ahead of the Test se- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA dent Josep Bartomeu resigned amid n’t like the direction the club was Day/Night warm-up game in ries. India A will take on Australia the fallout of his feud with star headed. He personally complained Sydney as a tune-up to the series- A at Drummoyne Oval (New South Saarbrucken (Germany), Oct Lionel Messi, and on his way out re- of Bartomeu for not keeping his opening Pink Ball Test against THE SCHEDULE Wales) (December 6-8), and India will 28: Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod vealed the Spanish club wants to join promise to let him leave. Australia in Adelaide from FORMAT DATE VENUE play Australia A in a day-night suffered a straight-game loss to a potential new super league of Bartomeu said on Monday that December 17, the host board an- 1st ODI Nov 27 SCG (D/N) match at the Sydney Cricket Ground Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in the elite European teams. he explained to Messi and his fam- nounced Wednesday unveiling the women’s singles opening round After one of the club’s worst sea- 2nd ODI Nov 29 SCG (D/N) (December 11-13),” the release stated. ily that he could not let the world’s full schedule of the 69-day en- Neither side have lost a day-night of the SaarLorLux Open Super sons in more than a decade, best player depart before the end of 3rd ODI Dec 2 Canberra (D/N) gagement. Test previously, with the Australians 100 tournament here Wednesday. Bartomeu announced that his en- health. We cannot nor want to put his contract, which expires at the The tour will include a 14-day 1st T20I Dec 4 Canberra (N) winning all four twilight Tests in Playing her first match since tire board of directors also resigned, ourselves in a position of having to end of this season. Bartomeu had quarantine-cum-training period in 2nd T20I Dec 6 SCG (N) Adelaide against New Zealand, South the coronavirus-forced break, the effectively avoiding a motion of choose between protecting people’s also said that resigning had not Sydney starting November 12 for the 3rd T20I Dec 8 SCG (N) Africa, England and Pakistan, and 19-year-old Indian’s campaign lasted censure vote that was scheduled health and exercising the right to crossed his mind. Indians who will fly in after the India winning their only encounter a little over half an hour as she for the coming weeks. vote. For that reason we have taken He said “the desire of this board IPL final November 10. 1st Test Dec 17-21 Adelaide (D/N) at Eden Gardens versus Bangladesh. went down 12-21, 19-21 to Kristin. Bartomeu wanted to delay the the decision to not call the vote and of directors has never been to hold The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will 2nd Test Dec 26-30 Melbourne Nick Hockley, CA’s Interim CEO, Malvika was no match in the vote, citing health concerns for the resign forthwith.” on to power at the club,” which will begin with a day-night encounter at 3rd Test Jan 7-11 Sydney said that the Boxing Day Test might opening game as her experienced club’s more than 110,000 members More than 20,000 Barcelona mem- now be managed by an interim the Adelaide Oval December 17, fol- 4th Test Jan 15-19 Brisbane feature spectators at the MCG as the rival opened up a solid lead of 11- amid the coronavirus pandemic, bers had signed a petition for board until new elections are held. y lowed by Tests at the Melbourne board is coordinating with the 4 at the break and kept moving but local officials earlier in the day Bartomeu and his board to face a Bartomeu added that the club

Cricket Ground (December 26), the “India’s squad will arrive in Victorian State government on the ahead to pocket the game. authorized the vote to take place. motion of censure. had given its initial approval to a new

k k y y m m c c Sydney Cricket Ground (January 7) Sydney November 12 subject to issue. “We are working with the In the second game, Malvika gave “We have to act responsibly,” The petition was made not long competition. “I can announce that and the Gabba (January 15). Australian Border Force travel au- Victorian Government and the a better account of herself as she was Bartomeu said. “For that reason after Messi said he wanted to leave we approved the requirements to be As per BCCI’s demands, there thorisation and the appropriate de- Melbourne Cricket Club on plans 10-11 at the interval. After the breather, we cannot hold the vote of censure the club, and following the team’s part of a European Super League,” is a week’s gap between the Boxing parture-approvals. The team will to safely host spectators at the iconic she grabbed five points on the trot in the current circumstances. It embarrassing 2-8 loss to Bayern Bartomeu said. “The decision to Day Test at the MCG and the New quarantine in Sydney prior to the event with details to be confirmed to lead 17-15 but Kristin came back was necessary to do so in condi- Munich in the Champions League, play the competition now must be Year’s Test at the SCG. first match of the series November in due course,” Hockley said. strongly to shut the match. tions that guaranteed everybody’s a result that capped the club’s first ratified by the next (club) assembly.”

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