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In brief CBSE CLASS-12 DILEMMA Assure supply of Exams for major Confusion continues on medicines for black TS all set to come out fungus: Sonia to PM nd subjects, internal Covaxin second dose Many fear missing the jab within stipulated time ongress president Sonia Gandhi assessment on Saturday asked Prime of 2 wave in 15 days Minister Narendra Modi to ment has extended the duration of C ML MELLY MAITREYI the gap for the second dose to 12- ensure the assured supply of essential n likely options medicines for the treatment of HYDERABAD 16 weeks, but for Covaxin, manufac- PNS n mucormycosis (black fungus) and NEW DELHI tured by Bharat Biotech, the gap cost-free care to those affected. In a There is a palpable sense of relief remains unchanged at four to six letter to the prime minister, she also among Medical and Health depart- Conducting exams for only major weeks. Public Health Department pointed out that the illness is not ment officials as the Covid cases in subjects, planning them in two officials said that they would be in covered under Ayushman Bharat and the state have been showing a phases keeping in mind the a position to resume vaccination most other health insurance plans and decline with every passing day as COVID-19 situation in respective only upon accumulation of sufficient sought immediate action on the issue. indicated by different parameters. states or devising an internal doses allotted by the Centre. It was Gandhi said the government had The multi-pronged approach, assessment scheme -- these are said on May 18 that they required asked states to declare mucormycosis including the door-to-door Fever among the suggestions likely to be three lakh doses, but they then had an epidemic under the Epidemic survey across the State to identify discussed at a high-level meeting only 50,000 doses. n Diseases Act. This would mean that patients with symptoms and put on Sunday to decide the fate of PNS HYDERABAD The State got another one lakh there must be adequate production them on medication right away, pending class 12 board examina- Covaxin doses on Thursday; yet, and assured supply of essential decision to impose lockdown from tion. The Telangana government has there was no announcement subse- medicines to treat it, she added. April 12, and the awareness created The Ministry of Education has abruptly stopped the vaccination quently from the government offi- among the public about Covid- vey had helped in identifying invited suggestions from various drive for those awaiting the second cials regarding when the vaccination appropriate behavior, has yielded patients with symptoms and apply Covid stabilising stakeholders that will be taken up dose in the above 45 years category. would resume. Many people who positive outcomes, they assert. the 'treatment first' strategy for at the meeting scheduled to be Even after one week, there is no clar- have taken Covaxinin in the second Tamil Nadu extends "The number of positive cases has keeping such persons in home iso- in large parts of chaired by Union Minister Rajnath ity on this, adding to the anxiety of week of April would have to take the lockdown for a week, been coming down and in the next lation. The regular follow-up by the Singh. According to CBSE sources, the public. second dose by this month-end. 15 days, the State will be mostly out medical officer over phone helped country: Govt the possible options that can be The question that is agitating Many wonder if the efficacy of the with stricter curbs of the shadow of the second wave of most of them recover without explored are --conducting pen many due for the second dose of vac- vaccine will come down if they fail NEW DELHI: The Centre said that he Tamil Nadu government on the pandemic," officials predicted. requiring oxygen therapy and hos- and paper mode exams for only cine is: "Will there be any repercus- to follow it up with the second dose even though the COVID-19 Saturday extended the full But people should continue Covid- pitalisation. The lockdown has major subjects, sions if the second dose is not taken for no fault of theirs. Others won- pandemic is stabilising in large lockdown in the state by appropriate behavior till vaccination played a major role in preventing within the stipulated gap?" der whether they should opt for T parts of the country, there is still a 2 another week amid a crippling second is completed", they cautioned. cross-infection among people mov- For Covishield, the Union govern- some other vaccine. long way to go to battle this Covid wave sweeping the country. The Yet, to ensure that the positive out- ing freely outside. Meanwhile, the particular wave as the positivity restrictions will come into force from comes are not frittered away, the Government has geared up in var- rate is still over 10 per cent in 382 tomorrow. The previous lockdown Government has ordered the second ious ways - seeking services of districts. Addressing a press Cyclone Yaas to intensify into very severe cyclonic storm was to end on May 24. According to phase of the Fever survey and it has young doctors, post-graduate doc- conference, NITI Aayog member n the new guidelines, shops will remain already begun. The ongoing lock- tors and paramedical personnel, PNS NEW DELHI Saturday. While a low pressure area Storm by 24th May and further into (Health) V K Paul said India was open today and tomorrow till 9 pm to down and its strict enforcement by ramping up oxygen supply, tackling is the first stage of formation of a a very severe cyclonic storm during able to come this far in controlling help public stock up on things. Mobile every District Collector with the sup- shortage of Remdesivir and Cyclone Yaas is likely to intensify into cyclone, it is not necessary that all low the subsequent 24 hours," the IMD this pandemic through restrictions outlets, through the network of local port of police officials will further Tocilizumab injections and provid- a “very severe cyclonic storm” and pressure areas will intensify into said. It would continue to move on social and economic activities bodies, will help supply vegetables help the teams access more people ing two nodal centres for patients of cross the Odisha and the West cyclonic storms. north-northwestwards, intensify fur- and containment and care and fruits in Chennai and across the at their homes and screen persons latest post-Covid complication of Bengal coasts on May 26, the India "The low pressure area is very like- ther and reach north Bay of Bengal measures. "In large parts of the state, said the government. All malls with Covid symptoms and start mucormuycosis or black fungus at Meteorological Department (IMD) ly to concentrate into a depression near West Bengal and the adjoining country, the pandemic is have been ordered to stay shut. intervention immediately. Gandhi Hospital and ENT Hospital said on Saturday. over eastcentral Bay of Bengal by north Odisha and Bangladesh coasts Pointing to the visible improve- in Hyderabad. stabilising, A low pressure area formed over tomorrow, the 23rd May morning. It by the morning of May 26, it said. ment in the situation at the ground 2 the east-central Bay of Bengal and the is very likely to move north-north- Veteran music level, they said the door-to-door sur- 2 adjoining north Andaman Sea on westwards, intensify into a Cyclonic 2 composer Raam Laxman dies at 78 GOODWILL GESTURE A view shows shallow sand graves of people, some of whom are suspected Covid toll crosses eteran music composer Raam to have died from the coronavirus, Laxman, who is known for on the banks of the river Ganges in his work in films like Hum MEIL imports 11 10,000 mark in V Shringaverpur on the outskirts of Aapke Hain Koun and Maine Pyaar Prayagraj, India. A REUTERS photo Kiya , died at his residence in Nagpur Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after suffering a cardiac cryogenic tanks for TS arrest, reported news agency PTI. He PNS n AMARAVATI was 78 and his real name was Vijay PNS n HYDERABAD Patil. On Saturday, Raam Laxman's The cumulative COVID-19 toll son Amar Patil confirmed the news of Megha Engineering and crossed the 10,000 mark in his father's death to PTI and said: "He Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) Andhra Pradesh as the state had taken second dose of Covid-19 is importing 11 cryogenic tanks reported a new record high of 118 vaccine, Covishield, six days ago. each with a capacity of 1.40 crore fatalities in 24 hours ending 9 am There was no problem at that time litres of medical oxygen from on Saturday. but when he came home, he Bangkok to be supplied to With an overall mortality rate developed weakness. His parameters Telangana government free of cost. of 0.65 per cent, AP is ranked 19th were dropping. Doctors were The first batch of three tanks in the country in Covid-19 deaths. attending at home. He passed away at landed at the Begumpet Air Force The state also registered 19,981 around 2 am on Saturday. He had a Station here on Saturday, and the fresh coronavirus cases and cardiac arrest." remaining eight would be arriving advisory committee formed 18,336 recoveries in a day, a in a few days, said a press release under Telangana governments health department bulletin said. from MEIL. Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar The gross positives has touched In addition to top management have been supervising the oper- 15,62,060, recoveries 13,41,355 TODAY of MEIL, Telangana Finance ation, it said. and deaths 10,022. Minister T Harish Rao, a team of ALMANAC senior officers belonging to the 2 Month & Paksham: Vaishakha & Shukla Paksha Panchangam MODI GOVT'S Tithi : Ekadashi: 06:42 am, Dwadashi: 7TH ANNIVERSARY VCs appointed for 10 universities Distribution of Ayurvedic 03:38 am (Next Day) Nakshatram: Hasta: 12:12 pm Nadda asks BJP PNS n HYDERABAD Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start ‘miracle cure’ suspended any important work) CMs to help children After a gap of two years, new Vice- PNS n VIJAYAWADA inspected a demonstra- Rahukalam: 05:03 pm – 06:40 pm Chancellors have been appointed for tion of the medicine orphaned by Covid 10 Universities in the State with the Distribution of the preparation in Yamagandam: 12:12 pm – 01:49 pm PNS n NEW DELHI approval of the Governor. The Search Ayurvedic preparation, Krishnapatnam on Varjyam: 07:24 pm – 08:51 pm Committees, constituted on the that came to be known as Saturday. Gulika: 03:26 pm - 05:03 pm BJP president J P Nadda has asked instructions of Chief Minister K 'Krishnapatnam SPS Nellore district Good Time: (to start any important work) party-ruled states to prepare a Chandrashekhar Rao, have gone Medicine', touted to be a Joint Collector MN programme for the welfare of chil- through the process in tune with the miracle cure for Covid- Harendhira Prasad said Amritakalam: 06:40 am – 08:09 am dren orphaned by the Covid pan- UGC Guidelines and recommend- 19, drawing thousands of distribution of the med- Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:47 am 12:38 pm demic, and said it should be ed the names. Although there was people to the village, has M Anandaiah icine would commence launched on May 30 when the some delay due to the Corona pan- been indefinitely sus- only after the govern- HYDERABAD Modi government completes seven demic, the names were finalised pended till its efficacy is scientif- ment clears it. "Teams from ICMR years in power. In a letter to chief and sent to Governor Dr Tamilisai ically established. and Ayush are studying the prepa- Revinder Yadav Prof Prof Laxmikanth WEATHER ministers of the party-ruled states, Soundarajan for her approval. On A team of experts from the ration and it may take at least 10 Forecast: Sunny Nadda also said that no event will Saturday, the Governor gave her OU VC. Present K. Sitarama Rao Kishan Rao Rathode Andhra Pradesh Ayush days for the report to come in. Temp: 38/22 be held to mark the anniversary assent to the appointments. Arts College Dr B R Ambedkar Telugu Palamuru Department, led by its Humidity: 32% due to the circumstances caused by Principal Open University University University Commissioner Ramulu Naik, 2 Sunrise: 05:54 am the pandemic and instead various 2 Sunset: 06:34 pm welfare programmes will be Current Weather Conditions launched to express gratefulness to Updated May 22, 2021 5:00 PM people to give the BJP opportuni- KCR'S HOSPITAL VISITS ty to serve them. 26 still missing; OBTUSE ANGLE 2 Damage control and image building, two birds at one shot SNCN ACHARYULU According to circles close to the amid the deepening Covid crisis. Navy deploys n HYDERABAD Chief Minister, his visits to the According to US Company government hospitals were aimed Morning Consult, the rating of Why did Chief Minister K at damage control as well as diver- Prime Minister Narendra Modi diving teams Chandrasekhar Rao, who has just sion of public attention from the fell to 65% in the first week of PNS n MUMBAI recovered from Corona, sudden- issues that led to the ejection of May, from 74% at the end of ly take up the much-publicised former health minister Etala March 2021. At the national level, With no trace of 15 personnel visits to Gandhi Hospital in Rajendar from the state cabinet. if the BJP's image is dented, it will from barge P305 and 11 from Secunderabad and MGM hospi- It is a known fact that, after the give advantage to Congress party. tugboat Varaprada six days after tals in Warangal? onset of the second wave of Covid This may reflect in Telangana Cyclone Tauktae fury rendered In the past, on several occasions -19, the images of the central and State also. the vessels adrift, the Navy on when even major accidents took state governments have been dam- Keeping the foregoing issues in Saturday deployed specialised place, KCR did not undertake hos- aged, despite the popular welfare mind, KCR chose to visit hospi- diving teams to boost the search pital visits to commiserate with schemes being implemented by tals in the state to enquire about and rescue operations (SAR) the victims. His visits now, at a them. In the state, the opposition treatment to Corona patients and off Mumbai coast. time when people are scared parties have targeted the TRS ic. At the national level, the rat- facilities there. about the second wave of Covid - government for its alleged failure ings of Prime Minister Narendra 2 19, have surprised political circles. in tackling the Corona pandem- Modi and BJP also have fallen, 2 HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MAY 23 , 2021 hyderabad 02

Tollywood Leading by example: Netas ‘missing in action’ producer BA Raju passes away the KCR way PNS n due to fear of Covid HYDERABAD The real power of a leader is in the number of minds he Thus, KCR is perhaps the one and only NAVEENA GHANATE Covid Hospitals. Tollywood producer and vet- can reach, hearts he can Chief Minister or, for that matter, political n HYDERABAD But KCR walks the talk Much before people could eran journalist BA Raju died touch, souls he can move, and leader in the country who went to the realise that their netas have after suffering a cardiac arrest lives he can change. The vis- The intensity of the second Ministers Talasani Srinivas before testing negative. KTR deserted them, the Chief here, family sources said on its of Chief Minister K field and assessed the problem firsthand. wave of Covid seems to have Yadav, Mahamood Ali, Sabita and Rajya Sabha member J Minister, who had asked Saturday. Raju (62) passed Chandrashekhar Rao to gov- His visits, and the comforting words that obviated the need for even Indra Reddy and Malla Reddy Santosh were also infected, Ministers and legislators to away while undergoing treat- ernment hospitals, Gandhi in came from the bottom of his heart for naam ke vasthe field level are hardly seen. Talasani, who with the former being hospital- support the battle against ment on Friday night. Secunderabad and MGM in action by netas, who were sup- wasn’t even wearing a mask ized briefly, stoking fears Covid, walked the talk by vis- "With extreme sorrow and Warangal, where he also patients there, have made Covid patients posed to support the battle during the first wave, is now is among netas. iting two important hospitals grief, we would like to interacted with Covid across the state heave a sigh of relief. against the pandemic. confined to his home. Sources in the party this week. Only after KCR announce the untimely patients, has proved that he is TS Ministers and legislators, Ever since Chief Minister K acknowledged that the pres- started visiting hospitals, other demise of our beloved father a leader who believes in lead- The CM's visit to the who had casually gone round Chandrashekar Rao, TRS ence of netas on the ground has ministers like Niranjan Reddy, BARaju. He passed away due ing by example. The way he MGM Hospital in Warangal the city and elsewhere in the working president and IT decreased due to pervasive Prashanth Reddy visited Covid to sudden fluctuations of dia- interacted with patients in the also evoked a similar state during the first wave of Minister K T Rama Rao were fear instilled by the second patients. The public perception betes and cardiac arrest," his hospitals instilled tremen- response. It was during his Covid, are nowhere to be seen infected with Covid, the visi- wave. is that KCR visited Gandhi and son B Shiva Kumar tweeted. dous confidence among them visit to the MGM and later now. Few ministers are going bility of netas in public places Curiously, netas who were MGM hospitals to soothe Raju started his career as a cin- and gave them the motivation the Central Jail premises that into public places these days. has also reduced. This is attrib- infected in the first wave are patients. It is now clear that the ema journalist and later start- required to get over their the CM announced that the Most of them are largely con- uted to the general feeling that more confident now and they CM was making a statement ed making movies.He ran a problems. One of the patients MGM Hospital would be fined to their homes. when the CM himself, with all are moving about easily. For for the leaders that they can popular film magazine 'Super in MGM, Venkata Chari, a turned into a Mother and The presence of netas at the the precautions, could get instance, Finance Minister still get back to work and fol- Hit' for several years. He was resident of Matte Wada, was Child Care Hospital of inter- ground level in Hyderabad, infected; ministers might be Harish Rao, who was infected low suit. KCR was not even also a well-known film trade so enthused that he raised slo- national standards and the where many Covid cases are even more vulnerable. during the first wave, has been wearing PPE or gloves, but just analyst. Telugu star gans in favor of the Chief Central Jail premises would being reported, has dwindled. KCR tested positive twice going places and visiting even a mask and a face shield. Chiranjeevi expressed shock Minister and proudly hailed become a Superspecialty and grief over the demise of the CM as his savior and life- Hospital. He also announced Raju. "Shocked and saddened giver. VANAM JWALA that the existing jail would be by the sudden demise of Raju Thus, KCR is perhaps the NARASIMHA RAO shifted to a more spacious Cyclone Yaas... garu. My heartfelt condo- one and only Chief Minister CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS campus on the outskirts of Continued from page 1 lences and prayers to the fam- OFFICER OF CHIEF MINISTER Distribution of Ayurvedic or, for that matter, political OF TELANGANA Warangal and it would be an ily," the actor and former leader in the country who Open-Air one like the one at “It is very likely to cross union minister tweeted. went to the field and assessed Cherlapally in Hyderabad. West Bengal and the adjoin- In his condolence message, the problem firsthand. His which yesteryear doctors He also spoke about making ing north Odisha and ‘miracle cure’ suspended filmmaker SS Rajamouli said, visits, and the comforting were famous. The CM the Jail a Correctional Centre. Bangladesh coasts around "Truly shocked by the sudden words that came from the enquired personal details of The CM's visits had two the evening of 26th May,” the Continued from page 1 ple that the medicine is help- Secretary (Health) Anil Kumar demise of BA Raju garu. bottom of his heart for the patient such as his or her main purposes. IMD added. ing them tackle Covid, both in Singhal pointed out. Losing a senior member like patients there, have made name, native place, and his or The first one was to per- Last week, extremely After that, the medicine distri- a curative and preventive man- Meanwhile, local media him, who has such a vast Covid patients across the her profession. sonally assess the process of severe cyclone Tauktae hit the bution will be permitted if the ner. reports said a retired school experience of working as a state heave a sigh of relief. The KCR also enquired from treatment of Covid patients. Gujarat coast and left a trail government clears it," Prasad The state government on headmaster Kotaiah,who was Film journalist & PRO for CM's words of solace have them the kind of treatment The second one was to have of destruction all over the said. Friday took up the issue with administered the Ayurvedic over 1,500 movies, is a void allayed fears among people they were getting, medicines one on one interaction with western coast. The Joint Collector asked the Central Ayurvedic medicine a couple of days ago, that cannot be filled. You'll be and this is no exaggeration. given, injections adminis- patients to remove their As it weakened further, its people not to come to Research Institute and asked it turned critical on Saturday, but missed." It is often said that success- tered, and the quality of food unfounded fears about the impact was felt across the Krishnapatnam as the medi- to conduct a "very scientific Water Resources Minister P ful military generals like our provided. He asked them epidemic or its adverse north Indian plains and even cine distribution has been and authentic exercise" to Anil Kumar Yadav who hails own Field Marshal Sam about the services and facil- impacts. in the hill states of stopped. determine the efficacy of the from SPS Nellore district, said Manekshaw would visit the ities available at the hospitals The CM, who himself Uttarakhand and Himachal Ayurvedic practitioner M medicine. the former's condition was advance bases to meet the and sought to know whether came out unscathed from Pradesh. The April-May and Anandaiah had been distribut- The CARI agreed to send its stable. Nadda asks... army personnel posted there they required any additional the Covid symptoms, is like the October-December peri- ing his preparation to people team of experts from the He warned that action only to enthuse the forma- help or service. This put all a living example how one ods are also known to witness for a month now and it has cre- Vijayawada regional centre to would be taken against those Continued from page 1 tions there and boost the patients in a comfort zone should overcome Covid. His cyclones. Last May saw the ated a lot of buzz in the social Krishnapatnam on Monday who post misleading informa- morale of the forces. This and prompted them to talk to interactions with the patients, formation of two cyclones – media, resulting in a heavy to study the process of medi- tion in social media on the Noting that the Covid pan- underlines that in any crisis the CM in a free and fearless often filled with his own per- one in the Bay of Bengal rush of people to cine preparation, the ingredi- medicine. demic has caused deep wounds or critical time, one should manner. sonal experience, offered (super cyclonic storm Krishnapatnam village. ents used and other aspects. "Study is going on. The gov- to the nation and society with plunge into the eye of the The very presence of the them solace. Amphan) and the other in The AP government is treat- Preliminary tests conducted ernment will take a decision on many children losing both storm and try to manage it CM charged the entire atmos- While thanking the med- the Arabian Sea (severe ing it as a 'local health practice on the samples of the prepara- the medicine only after the parents to the disease, he told and change the course for the phere in the hospital and ical staff for their selfless ser- cyclonic storm Nisarga) – and tradition' as there is a belief tion so far revealed no harm- report comes out," the Minister the chief ministers that it is better. eased all the tensions and vices, the CM offered sever- that hit the Indian coasts. among a large number of peo- ful ingredient in it, Principal added. now our responsibility to care Immediately after taking apprehensions that the al valuable practical sugges- for their future and take solid over the Medical and Health patients may have had before tions to them. On his appeal, steps in this regard. Asserting Ministry portfolio, the Chief his visit. The visit also put the people all over the State are Covid toll crosses 10,000 mark in Andhra Pradesh that they will be soon shared Minister did not waste even doctors, nurses, support med- observing lockdown in letter 26 still missing... directives about a larger a second and took the coro- ical and health staff at ease and spirit. Now confidence Continued from page 1 more in 24 hours. ed 15 fresh fatalities in a day, scheme to help such children na bull by the horns. After and they too were able to levels among the common Chittoor reported 2,581 and Chittoor 14, East Godavari and Continued from page 1 and their families, Nadda asked examining the second surge interact with the CM. They people have risen to such an The number of active COVID- Visakhapatnam 2,308 new cases. Visakhapatnam 11 each, Guntur them to prepare draft of a pro- of Covid, the CM swung into too informed him about cer- extent that they are not fear- 19 cases in the state is now Three districts reported less 10, Anantapuramu and Krishna “To augment the ongoing gramme keeping in mind the action not by mere words, but tain problems which they ful about Covid positive cases 2,10,683, the bulletin said. than 1,000 each while seven oth- nine each, Srikakulam and SAR ops for the missing crew needs, situation and tradition by immediate action. He paid were facing. as they were a couple of East Godavari district contin- ers added between 1,000 and Vizianagaram eight each, of Barge P305 and Tug of their states. a visit to the Gandhi Hospital The CM, known for his weeks ago. ued to report a large number of 1,800 new cases each. Kurnool, SPS Nellore and Varaprada, specialised diving "Standing by children who in Secunderabad and went quick decisions and no-non- With his fruitful visits to fresh cases as it logged 3,227 West Godavari district report- Prakasam seven each. teams onboard INS Makar have lost both parents and straight to the ICU, where sense approach, solved sever- the government hospitals, with side-scan sonar and INS providing them every support people suffering from Corona al issues on the spot. KCR has once again proved Tarasa sailed out early morn- for their safe future is also our are being treated. He did not As for some of the issues that he is not only a leader ing today from Mumbai,” a social responsibility... The idea confine his visit to the ICU; raised by junior doctors and with vision and compassion, Navy spokesperson tweeted. is that all BJP-ruled states he went to the general ward nurses working on contract but also one who has nerves Damage control and image The death toll on barge launch the programme and had one on one interac- basis, he asked the medical of steel and a heart that beats P305 that sank in the Arabian together when the BJP-led tion with the patients there. and health officials present for his people with love, care Sea on Monday reached 60 government at the Centre By the warmth of his interac- there to send a note immedi- and affection. on Friday with the recovery completes seven years," he tions with patients, KCR ately for quick approval by the building, two birds at one shot of 11 more bodies even as the said. The BJP currently has 12 showed bedside manner, for State Cabinet. (with VJM Divakar) Navy and the Coast Guard chief ministers in its ranks. Continued from page 1 scope to Congress to take stituency. During the Warangal continued the search for the The BJP had refrained from advantage of the situation. visit, KCR met senior party 15 missing personnel from organising any major event to The Chief Minister felt that it KCR's hospital visits will also leaders like Kadiyam Srihari the barge and 11 from celebrate the Modi govern- would have a positive impact give a reply to opposition par- and others to show that all TRS Varaprada. When contact- ment's anniversary even last MEIL imports 11 cryogenic... on the government and shore ties, which have been criticis- leaders are with him and no ed, an official said updates on year due to the Covid outbreak up his personal image. No ing the TRS government. one will go with Eatela. overnight SAR ops are await- and various restrictions in Continued from page 1 hospitals that are in dire need of oxygen supply to both the other Chief Minister has visit- KCR's visits will politically Political circles have recalled ed. place due to lockdown. oxygen, P Rajesh Reddy, Vice- Telugu States, has taken up the ed Corona patients where they benefit TRS post after Eatela past occasions when KCR The Union Defence and President, MEIL, said. procurement of cryogenic tanks are getting treatment. The vis- episode. chose not to pay a visit to hos- External Affairs Ministries, While the cryogenic tanks as a priority, the release said. its of Chief Minister KCR Noticeably, during the pitals, such as the Kondagattu which have been supervising would cut short the time by MEIL has delivered 29,694 would definitely have a good Warangal visit, KCR had lunch RTC bus accident in which the whole exercise, have grant- facilitating bulk movement of tonnes of LMO, which translates impact, said a senior TRS at Captain Lakshmikantha more than 60 people died and VCs appointed for ed permission for the smooth medical oxygen to health care to 2.97 crore litres of oxygen leader. CMO sources said that Rao's residence. While in Veldurthi in Medak district transport of the tankers from units, the MEILs initiative to between May 9-21. KCR is likely to visit Lakshmikantha Rao is TRS' where Nanded passenger train Bangkok. import has also truncated the To augment the transporta- Khammam soon. Rajya Sabha member, his son hit a school bus, killing 14 stu- 10 universities Transporting liquid oxygen time of manufacture of the tion of the medical oxygen, As expected, KCR's visits to is TRS MLA. Lakshmikantha dents. for medical purposes from the tanks which would have taken MEIL is producing the gas Gandhi Hospital and MGM Rao has a strong hold over the The present visits of KCR to Continued from page 1 manufacturing plants to the three months to fabricate one from its manufacturing unit in Hospital have elicited positive Huzurabad Assembly con- hospitals are politically moti- Details of the appointments: hospitals is riddled with bottle- tanker. The MEIL manage- Bolarum here round the clock response from the public, apart stituency, represented by Eatela. vated and meant for govern- Osmania University VC: Prof D Ravinder Yadav (BC) necks. Now, the 11 cryogenic ment, which has kept all its and supplying it to hospitals in from corona patients. Warangal city is just 50 kilo- ment image building, com- Kakatiya University VC: Prof T Ramesh (BC) tanks will help the State govern- other operations on hold and Telangana, Andhra Pradesh The leader also said that meters away from the mented an opposition party Telangana University (Nizamabad) VC: Prof. D Ravinder (OC) ment to cater to the needs of the concentrating on augmenting and Odisha, it added. KCR does not want to give any Huzurabad Assembly con- leader. Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (Hyderabad) VC: Prof Sitarama Rao (OC) HYDERABAD Potti Sriramulu Telugu University (Hyderabad) VC: Prof T Kishan Rao (OC) nd Palamuru University (Mahbubnagar) VC: Prof Laxmikanth Rathode BULLION RATES TS all set to come out of 2 wave in 15 days (ST) GOLD Mahatma Gandhi University (Nalgonda) VC: Prof Ch. Gopal Reddy (OC) Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU Hyderabad) VC: Prof ` Rs.49, 750 (10 gm) Continued from page 1 ment has also taken steps to pro- Covid stabilising in large parts of country: Govt cure Amphotericin B injections Katta Narsimha Reddy, (OC) ` 20 In every district, Collectors needed for the treatment of Satavahana University, Karimnagar VC: Prof Mallesham (SC Mala) SILVER monitoring the requirement of Continued from page 1 black fungus patients. Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University VC:Ms Kavita Daryani (OC) ` 75, 700 (1kg) Remdesivir as well as private The positivity rate and active cases are reducing and recovery rate is rising. It is also being seen that an increase Normally anti-fungal medi- ` 700 hospitals were supplied the is being seen in other states so this is a mixed picture but overall there has been a decrease in case burden but cines are not given to a large injections to prevent black-mar- we have a long way to go to handle this wave and we also have to ensure that there should be no laxity in the number of patients and so they keting of the drug. steps we take," he said. "As the situation improves we need to keep ensuring that the chain of transmission are not produced on a large CHICKEN On the Government's call to remains broken. In 382 districts, the positivity rate is over 10 per cent so there is still a long way to go to battle scale, unlike antibiotics. The RATES `/KG 50,000 young MBBS doctors this particular wave," he said. Agarwal said a continuous decline in the COVID-19 active cases has been noted in material required for its produc- and post-graduate doctors as the last 20 days. "From 17.13 per cent reported on May 3, the active cases now comprise 11.12 per cent of the tion should come from abroad. Dressed/With Skin `162 well as paramedical personnel to country's total infections. A positive trend in the recovery has also been noted. The recovery rate which was 81.7 "However, the State is exploring Without Skin `185 work with government hospitals per cent on May 3 has increased to 87.76 per cent now," he said. Also, the daily recoveries outnumbered daily all options to procure them during the pandemic crisis, the new cases for ninth consecutive day, he added. Agarwal said despite consistent increase in daily tests, India's and at present there was no Broiler at Farm `112 officials said they got a good daily positivity rate has declined from 24.83 per cent recorded on May 10 to 12.45 per cent on May 22. shortage in the government response. hospitals," they said. EGG The government has created About 60 to 70 per cent of the forward to work for three isolation facilities for Covid Tocilizumab injections were RATES a database of qualified doctors, medical personnel could be months were on par with the positive black fungus patients being monitored by the official `/100 post-graduate doctors, nurses recruited temporarily with a regular doctors, said Dr.Ramesh and in the two nodal centres committee to ensure judicious HYDERABAD 482 and others. It was not a central- remuneration of Rs.42,000 for Reddy, Director of Medical about 300 patients were under- use of these medicines as they ized operation and every District MBBS doctors and Rs.1 lakh for Education. The government going treatment. The hospitals are double-edged swords. The VIJAYAWADA 456 Collector was authorized to call post-graduate doctors and will also give career incentives were well-equipped with endo- demand for approvals for those VISAKHAPATNAM 355 for applications and appoint Rs.1.25 lakh for PG doctors in later to those who help the gov- scopes, debridement equipment injections has been coming RETAIL PRICE `4.82 them to meet local require- teaching hospitals. The emolu- ernment in this crisis period. and more items of equipment down from 200 to 300 injections (IN HYDEARABAD) ments. ments of doctors who had come The government has created have been ordered. The govern- per day earlier.

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CURBS ON VEHICLES COMING FROM ACROSS THE STATE Will govt set up hospitals Entry, exit points to be closed on the city outskirts? PNS n PNS/MEDCHAL MALKAJGIRI PNS n HYDERABAD

DGP Mahender Reddy stated The government has proposed that the movement of goods Transco CMD to set up four hospitals in four carriers has to be controlled corners of the city under during the lockdown. Loading GHMC limits to enable and unloading activities of condemns patients injured in road acci- goods carriers within the dents to admit to hospitals in towns should be done from 9 police attack on 'Golden hour'. pm to 8 am. Traffic advisory However, the government will also be issued regarding power staff apparently washed off its hands this. All entry and exit points setting up the Telangana of all major towns and cities PNS n HYDERABAD Institute of Health Sciences, across the State except the passing off the burden on National Highways, including TS Transco CMD Gandhi Hospital, Osmania major cities like Hyderabad Prabhakar Rao con- Hospital and to NIMS.. patients. If a patient is brought brunt of the work load. and Warangal, would be demned the police attack While Gandhi hospital han- to hospital in three to four Six months ago, plans have closed from 10 am to 6 am on staff and officers of dles Covid cases, Osmania hours of accident taking place, been drawn to set up hospitals and only permitted vehicles the department in hospital takes care of other his or her life can be saved. at Shamirpet, Kongarakalan that provide essential services Nalgonda district and in cases. The poor and middle Those who sustained and Medchal. will be allowed to move. "By the city. classes approach Gandhi or injuries to head and spinal It would ease the work load restricting vehicle and public He asked police per- Osmania hospital since ser- chord should be treated on an on city hospitals if more hos- movement, the virus can be sonnel to leave the vices at NIMS are payable. urgent basis. So many people pitals are set up in the out- controlled," he said. departmental persons The limits of the GHMC are are being declared dead on skirts. Moreover, it would ben- DGP Mahender Reddy, DGP Mahender Reddy, along with Commissoner of Police Rachakonda Mahesh Bhagwat, monitoring lockdown after verifying relevant stretching every year and the arrival at Gandhi and Osmania efit patients arriving here from along with CP Rachakonda implementation in Kushaiguda on Saturday pass and ID cards. He population is increasing. There hospitals. The patients have to other districts. Instead of rush- Mahesh Bhagwat, Malkajigiri said the government had is an ORR in an area of 150 km wait for ventilators. ing accident victims to DCP Rakshitha Murthy, and ings accordingly. "Work force am. He also advised the pub- other things, which are nec- given exemption to all around the city. Approach, To take care of hospital Osmania and NIMS, they can other police officers visited the movement in lockdown peri- lic to not travel long distances essary and not to wander on Transco personnel dur- radial and service roads are needs of accident victims, the be rushed to hospitals on the police check posts and mon- od will not be tolerated", he to purchase essentials, visit roads. ing the lockdown. being developed increasing government has proposed to city outskirts. itored the lockdown imple- added. only nearby markets so that Meanwhile, police started The electricity depart- the scope for volume of vehi- set up hospitals in all the four The TIMS hospital would mentation in Kushaiguda and "All other vehicles without they can get home early. restricting the movement of ment employees and staff cles. Daily road accidents take corners of the city. The gov- revert to treating non-Covid Uppal areas under the permission will be seized," he He warned that all unau- food delivery boys in the tri- are working round-the- place at one place or the other. ernment has set up TIMS at cases once the Corona virus Rachakonda said. The DGP requested the thorised vehicles would be commissionarate limits. clock to provide unin- People are coming to the city the sports stadium in Gachchi situation eases. Commissionerate limits on public to observe lockdown seized and returned post lock- Police personnel saying that terrupted power supply from places like Nizamabad, Bowli. There are 1,500 beds in The people have been Saturday. strictly and stay home to be down only. Only emergency food delivery boys are not fol- to the hospital and con- Adilabad for treatment of the hospital, out of them 1,200 appealing to the government to DGP Mahender Reddy safe. Furthermore, he instruct- vehicles should come out with lowing Covid protocol and a sumers. He appealed to Covid. Bringing patients here are occupied by patients. set up the three hospitals on instructed the managements ed all shop owners and veg- proper permission, he said. few of them riding pillion, the police not to seize the is being delayed. By the time Another 1200 receive treat- city outskirts to benefit not of permitted companies to etable vendors not to allow He advised the public to some are found roaming on vehicles of power depart- the patients reach hospitals, the ment in Gandhi Hospital. If only city residents but also adhere to the lockdown guide- customers after 9.30 am and utilise the relaxation period the roads, even when they are ment staff and officers. golden hour is being skipped there is no TiMS, other hospi- those reaching the city for lines and plan their shift tim- observe lockdown by sharp 10 for procuring groceries and not delivering food orders. increasing risk to lives of the tals would have to bear the treatment from districts. CITY LIGHTS Jr doctor, three others held for Police stop PD Act invoked against IIRS to conduct free online selling Amphotericin in black delivery boys human trafficker course on space tech PNS n HYDERABAD PNSnMEDCHAL PNSn MEDCHAL MALKAJGIRI he Indian Institute of MALKAJGIRI The police are stopping Remote Sensing (IIRS), food delivery boys in the Rachakonda Commissioner Ta constituent unit of Sleuths of Special Operation city in the wake of lock- of Police Mahesh Bhagwat Indian Space Research Teams Malkajgiri and down enforcement invoked PD Act against one Organisation (ISRO), will Bhongir laid traps at restrictions. It is learned inter-state human trafficking conduct a free online course Dilsukhnagar and LB Nagar that the police depart- offender for organising pros- on space technology titled ring road in the limits of ment, which had given titution in the limits of LB ‘Space Technology and Saroornagar, LB Nagar police permission till Friday, had Nagar police station of Applications’ for teachers station and apprehended one taken these steps in the Rachakonda from May 31 to June 4. In a junior doctor, staff nurse wake of strict regulations. Commissionerate, who was press note here on Saturday, Dr V Gurunadha Rao, government and medical representatives Police stopped the food languishing in the Central teacher and science communicator from Mahabubabad district, in separate incidents for ille- delivery boys at Prison, Cherlapally. LB Nagar police and remand- said that the course aims at raising awareness and capacity gally selling Amphotericin B Secunderabad and Accused Debjyoti Das, a ed him in judicial custody. He building of school teachers on the use of space technology and its Liposome injections in the Khairatabad as part of native of West Bengal, and he came out of the jail on bail and applications. He urged the teachers to make use of this black market for Rs 50,000 the inspection on has knowledge over social again resorted to indulging in opportunity. per each vial, which is being Saturday. They denied networks and used to post girls similar activities. used for black fungus treat- trap and apprehended the The arrests were made permission to deliver nude photos in "LOCANTO" On a tip-off, the LB Nagar ment. two accused at Dilsukhnagar under the supervision of food. In this backdrop, website with his phone num- police, along with AHTU, Oxford Grammar School Accused Gujja Sravan and and seized two Amphotericin Mahesh M Bhagwat, Swiggy and Zomato are bers offering for online and raided the house at Nagole on Uppali Shailendra, medical vials. In another case, under Commissioner of Police, expressing their displea- offline sex with girls. April 24 and arrested him, and students excel in SSC Representatives, illegally the LB Nagar police station Rachakonda sure. In fact, food delivery He induced those women in rescued women, who hail procuring the Amphotericin limits, the sleuths of SOT Commissionerate, by J plays a vital role in these the pretext of providing from West Bengal and xford Grammar B Liposome injection at a low Bhongir team, along with LB Surender Reddy, Deputy pandemic days with their employment by taking advan- Maharashtra. With a view to School SSC wing price from their sources and Nagar police, nabbed one Commissioner of Police, services to the needy. tage of their poverty and need preventing him from Oobtained 100 per selling the injection at a junior doctor and staff nurse SOT, Rachakonda teams led Police, on the other hand, for money, he forced them to indulging in human traffick- cent results in Class X higher price. whil they were selling by Inspectors G Naveen say they are only seizing do online sex in the name of ing, prostitution, Mahesh M for 2020-21. Twelve On a tip-off, the sleuths of Amphotericin for 33,000 and Kumar, P Venkateshwarlu, food delivery vehicles that "Hard Core Cam Sex Show Bhagwat, Commissioner of students obtained 10 Malkajgiri zone, along with seized two injections from along with local police and go without an order. Live by Hyderabadi girls". In Police, Rachakonda invoked GPA and 26 students Saroornagar police, laid a their possession. SOT teams. 2016, he was arrested by the PD Act against the accused. bagged GPA more than nine, the school said in a press release. “We got 20 students getting GPA 10 in Maths and 20 in Sciences too. While 30 of them obtained 10 GPA in English,” the school release said. Students had to attune themselves to virtual classes for the academics and co- curricular activities since the Covid pandemic started, it said, Cyberstalker held Tollywood seeks govt support adding that the school tied up with Microsoft teams platform and imparted education online without compromising on the quality. PNS n HYDERABAD affected after the shootings for harassing woman and film business were halted. The government would take He appealed to people to PNSnMEDCHAL shooting the film. As a part of necessary steps to support the cooperate with the govern- Beautician dies of Covid MALKAJGIRI making the film, the accused Tollywood, which is reeling ment as it has imposed the took some of her photos and under severe crisis amid the lockdown to curtail the spread 31-year-old beautician belonging to Andhra Pradesh died of Sleuths of cybercrime videos in his mobile. second wave of pandemic, said of Covid. By following Covid Covid in the wee hours of Friday. Her parents are not able to Rachakonda arrested a cyber Later due to some misun- Minister for Animal protocol, wearing masks and Acatch the last glimpse of the woman as they are poor and stalker for harassing woman by derstanding, the victim stopped Husbandry and sanitising at regular intervals, unable to travel to the city under the pandemic situation. She creating a fake Instagram responding to the accused. Cinematography Talasani people can save themselves was identified as Seelam Aruna of Khanapur in West Godavari account and uploading obscene Hence, the accused bore a Srinivas Yadav. from getting affected, he said. district in AP. She works as a beautician in Yadagiri Nagar in photos and videos. The victim grudge on her and he created a Representatives of the film Later, the representatives Yousufguda. She has been separated from her husband and had acted in a short film 2020 fake Instagram account and put industry met the Minister at his urged the Minister to extend living alone for the past seven years.When the police called up at the time of making the film, one of her photos as a profile residence in West Marredpally Representatives of the Tollywood sumbit a memorandum to Minister for Animal support to the workers, who her parents in Khanapur, they told the police that transport is the accused Narayanadas, a picture. Furthermore, he and submitted a memorandum Husbandry and Cinematography Talasani Srinivas Yadav at his residence in West are dependent on the 24 crafts. difficult undere the Covid conditions. Moreover, they claim to native of Nagar Kurnool dis- uploaded her morphed obscene to him. Marredpally on Saturday They urged the government to have no money to travel to the city. The police preserved the trict, was assisting the director photos and videos in that fake Hailing the government's take measures to set up special body in OU hospital mortuary, said Jubilee Hills Inspector of that film, and he got well profile and sent friend requests gesture of helping cinema during the first wave of pan- ernment for its timely help that vaccine centres for cinema Rajasekhar Reddy. acquainted with woman while to various Instagram profiles. workers with essentials in 2020 demic, they thanked the gov- saved workers from getting workers. Women lending support to Covid-hit Sweta reviews PNS n HYDERABAD year-old woman, who was taking treatment for her heart Women in families of Covid ailment tested positive for the PHCs functioning affected have been lending virus subsequently. She has PNS nMEDCHAL the staff answers to their support to patients while at had complaints of blood clot- MALKAJGIRI quires.She ordered the hospital infusing courage ting. She was rushed to TIMS helpline centre staff to be among them. There are some with her daughter-in-law and District Collector Sweta kind and respond well to the women, who sold their man- daughter accompanying her. Mohanty visited Primary callers. On the occasion, the gal sutra to support families A family based in Warangal Health Centres to review their Collector took stock of work and some others are taking migrated to city for their functioning in Dundigal, of Anganwadi teachers, Asha initiative in conduct last rites livelihood. The couple has Gundlapochampally, Sri workers and ANMs, who are of the patients, displaying two children. Husband who Rangavaram in Medchal conducting a house survey at their characteristic boldness, contracted Coronavirus zone. Indiranagar Colony in multi-tasking ability and their near and dear admitted mother not to be unnerved by recently, recovered from it She checked the health Dundigal, She explained that patience. to Gandhi Hospital and TIMS the situation. A woman with after a while. Wife who centre registers to know about names and others should be General physician Dr acting as attendants trying to tears welling up in her eyes reached the hospital to get him the number of positive carefully recorded without Sahaja Reddy said that natur- save their relations'. They are was seen outside the TIMS discharged from the facility patients registered in the any mistakes while providing al traits in women like bold- coming forward to stand by unable to know the health was shocked to know that PHCs. She enquired from the medical kits. ness and patience will give their dear ones in the hour of condition of her mother-in- her husband died of heart doctors about the details of The Collector was accom- them mental strength to face the crisis. law. Mother-in-law who test- attack. While near and dear medication being given to panied by District Additional any situation when their near For instance, a Covid ed negative for the virus twice moved away to help her, a Covid patients and the steps Collector (Local Bodies) and dear landed in trouble. patient whose oxygen con- subsequently tested positive woman from the city stood by taken by the PHC staff to treat Samson, DMHVO Dr The private and government centration levels dropping for it in the CT-Scan. her like a pillar of support. She them. Mallikarjuna Rao, tahsildars hospitals have been full with below 80 per cent has been A housewife Shanti of supported the bereaved house- Then she inspected Covid of the respective mandals, patients. People from Tamil admitted to TIMS by wife Sivarampalli brought her hus- wife in disposal of her hus- helpline centre in Dundigal Municipal Commissioners, Nadu, Karnataka and and daughter. The hospital band, whose pulse rate was band's body in a crematorium. and enquired about the num- Medical and Health Maharashtra are arriving here allowed only wife or daughter dropped alarmingly low while This is just one example, the ber of phone calls it receives Department staff, staff of the for treatment. to remain as attendant. he was in home isolation, to list of such incidents goes by the telecallers daily and respective departments and Women have been serving Daughter left the place asking the TIMS. Similarly, a 60- long. what kind of calls and how others. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MAY 23 , 2021 hyderabad 04 Fake NGOs conning Allow food delivery boys until GO amended: Owaisi philanthropists PNS n HYDERABAD government has decided to not allow food delivery, then the employee sent Rs 5000 to the Several app-based food deliv- Government Order that was PNS n HYDERABAD phone pay account of the sender ery executives were detained issued exempting them from of the message. When the by the city police as part of the the lockdown purview should Fraudsters, claiming to be run- employee took it to the notice of Fraudsters lockdown measures despite be amended and till such time ning voluntary organisations to an official about the orphanage, cheating them being exempted from the they should not be stopped. give food and shelter to orphans, the official verified the list and phil- restrictions, AIMIM chief One TV visual showed police- seek donations from the philan- said that there was no such Asaduddin Owaisi alleged on men caning a delivery boy. thropists and disappear after col- organisation with that name Saturday and demanded their The city police in a notifica- lecting the money. If anyone ver- in the city outskirts are isa- immediate release, along with tion on Saturday said only ifies the address of the fictitious anywhere else. tions their vehicles. TV visuals have being detained then? They oxygen and vehicles carrying civil society organisations, they Realising that have shown that several delivery must be released, along with domestic gas cylinders, oxygen will be shocked to know that he was sent chil- executives were stopped by their vehicles immediately. tankers, medical equipment such an organisation never exist- dren taking the city police even as their These are poor youths trying carrying vehicles and water ed. shelter with them vehicles were detained. "The to get by @TelanganaDGP tankers will be allowed during The fraudsters produce to the native places of the GO on the lockdown in the @cpcybd @CPHydCity the lockdown. The State is colourful brochures, claim children. However, some State clearly states that food @RachakondaCop," the under lockdown till May 30 themselves to be feed 20 elder- individuals have been freely delivery is permitted. Hyderabad MP tweeted. with four hours of relaxation ly persons and orphans. They collecting funds from the Why are delivery personnel He further stated that if the from 6 am to 10 am every day. claim that their home is locat- people to support the chil- ed near Narsingi. mis- dren, according to an official of A person collected money in using the welfare department. Shaikpet, OU Colony and the Officials have identified Manikonda areas and collected name bogus organisations and indi- Pvt hospitals told Home delivery of a cheque for Rs 50,000 from a of the viduals mobilising donations retired BSNL officer. When the conned, the donor has lodged a anthropists has been posing NGO. through phones. They appeal to not to charge retired officer went to the complaint with 100. problems to the real NGOs The modus operandi is to the philanthropic public to ver- address to deliver essential com- Corona has been impacting which are doing genuine social start an NGO in a remote flat. ify the credentials of the organ- more from food should be modities, he was shocked to all sections of society. Some fake work. They bring out attractive pam- isations and individuals before know that he was duped as there NGOs have been trying to An NGO based in the LB phlets and appoint 20 persons as helping them out. Covid patients was no NGO located in the area. exploit the situation to cheat the Nagar area has now become agents. Some even fix targets for Therefore, the officials advise A petty employee received a philanthropic public. At this dysfunctional due to differ- the agents. Some NGOs receive people not to walk into the trap allowed: Gudur message on his WhatsApp num- hour, financial problems and ences among those who run the funds from overseas. They if someone calls up people PNS n JAYASHANKAR PNS n HYDERABAD employees and many other ber seeking support to feed 40 health problems are compound- organisation. Surprisingly, some account for the funds so seeking funds for the benefit of BHUPALAPALLY sections depend on online children in an orphanage locat- ing. Donors are also coming for- people have been sending mes- received. children and those orphaned by BJP senior leader Gudur food delivery. ed on the city outskirts. The ward to support the people. sages to people’s mobile phones Some other voluntary organ- Covid. District Collector Krishna Narayana Reddy urged the “In Hyderabad, there are Aditya has asked doctors government to allow deliv- thousands of elderly, who working in private hospi- ery boys of Swiggy and order food online as they tals and management of Zomato to deliver the food could not cook due to ill the hospitals against over- to homes because of the health and weakness. Many Convert UPHC into PCC president blames billing the Covid patients prevailing lockdown situa- bachelors do not cook in who received treatment in tion in Hyderabad and other their homes and they the hospitals. parts of the state. depend on eateries and Covid hospital: Sravan Addressing the doc- In a statement, he said hotels for meals. After the State govt for Covid crisis tors and managements at that food delivery to homes imposition of lockdown, PNS n HYDERABAD healthcare facilities available PNS n HUZURNAGAR his chambers in the has come to halt on they were depending on in the state during a health Collectorate on Saturday, Saturday suddenly as the home delivery for meals. AICC official spokesperson emergency, was indulging in Telangana Pradesh Congress he asked the hospitals to police are not allowing the The IT employees, who are Dasoju Sravan demanded that publicity gimmicks. He had Committee president and collect only prescribed food delivery boys to trav- working from home, are Chief Minister K visited Warangal and Nalgonda MP Capt N Uttam fees from Corona el on the roads after 10 am. also depending on Swiggy Chandrasekhar Rao immedi- announced that he will con- Kumar Reddy criticised that patients. The delivery boys and those and Zomato services. As ately convert the 50-bed struct a hospital after demol- the incompetent rule of the He took stock of the who have ordered food their offices were closed Urban Primary Health Centre ishing Warangal Central Jail. government has created a panic Remedisvir injections and online were caught unaware they were deprived of can- (UPHC) at Khairatabad into He had commented in the among people about the Covid oxygen supply and stocks by this sudden develop- teen and pantry facilities. a 100-Bed Covid hospital as same way about Osmania and led to the present health care in the district. The gov- ment. Many do not have kitchens it has all the facilities to treat hospital in the past. Leave crisis in the State. ernment roped in the ser- Narayana Reddy said that in their homes,” he pointed patients. Sravan, who is also about demolishing existing Addressing the media here on vices of private hospitals till Friday food delivery has out. the Congress party In-charge structures and constructing Saturday, he said that hospitals to support governmental been allowed in the city He said that all the hotels of Khairatabad Assembly con- new hospitals, KCR should and Covid patients have come efforts to treat Covid though lockdown was in and eateries are closed by 10 stituency, along with first make use of the existing to the mind of the Chief patients. Private hospitals force. However, suddenly am and no food item was Secunderabad former MP health infrastructure facili- Minister after a year-and -three- lakh BPL families and they evading implementation of should treat patients by on Saturday the police available after that. People Anjan Kumar Yadav and local ties to deliver treatment for months after the onset of the should be provided with free orders of the High Court. He keeping ready stopped the Swiggy and have to wait till 6 am on the leaders, visited Khairatabad Covid, as people have been pandemic in the country. He ambulance services. He said no said that soon they would move Remedisivir and oxygen Zomato food delivery boys next day. Many are left to UPHC and highlighted the deprived of beds and said that there was a big mis- steps have been taken to provide to the court on the inefficiency cylinders and other life- on the roads. At some starve for food throughout apathy of the government advanced care facilities, he match between the number of free treatment in private hospi- of the government. saving drugs. places, the boys were beat- the day. towards the hospital con- said."The 50-bed Urban positive cases and deaths being tals though they have submitted He criticised that there was no He asked the hospitals en up. He said that food delivery structed during the Congress Primary Health Centre at announced by the government a memorandum to the control over the private hospi- to collect the fees pre- He said that stopping should have been consid- regime. Khairatabad was constructed and actual ones. Governor. tals in the state. He said Rs scribed by the govern- food delivery through the ered an essential service "It is disturbing and worry- with Rs 10 crore during for- He said that Covid treatment He said that the government 50,000 has been charged for oxy- ment and give bills for delivery boys would leave during the lockdown and it ing that the CM, who was sup- mer CM Kiran Kumar should be provided free of cost has been covering up its ineffi- gen beds and Rs 1.5 lakh for ven- every rupee collected. thousands starving. He said should have been allowed posed to make effective use of Reddy's tenure in 2014. in private hospitals to all the 80 ciency and even it has been tilator beds by private hospitals. that bachelors, elderly, IT without any hindrances. Harish Rao COVID CRISIS Employees’ cooperation sought to flags off Take action against erring ambulances enforce lockdown strictly in Warangal PNS n SANGAREDDY hospitals, demands CPM PNS n WARANGAL Minister for Finance T Harish Rao has appealed to PNS n HYDERABAD Commissioner of Police Tarun managements of industries Joshi has sought the cooperation to come forward to extend CPM State secretary of government employees and support to the district. Tammineni Veerabhadram private hospital management to He was flagging off three alleged that the present enforce lockdown properly. ambulances at the Corona conditions in the In a meeting to review the Collectorate at a simple nation is due to the wrong lockdown enforcement in the function held adhering to policies of Prime Minister city held here on Saturday, the Covid rules at the Narendra Modi. The Central CP asked employees to reach Collectorate on Saturday by government has to take their offices before 10 am and managements of Amazon responsibility for the shortage asked managements to give Pyapi Ras Chemicals of vaccines, not setting up of photo-identity card passes to the Factory and MLC Bhupal enough oxygen plants and solve the problems of the It is not fair to the govern- employees indicating the hours Reddy. While the chemical not providing ventilators to JUDAs to see that they do not ment to state that the cases are of work in them. unit contributed two ambu- hospitals. have to go on strike. decreasing without conduct- He advised them to take lances, MLC contributed Expressing concern over Speaking to the media ing tests, he lamented. The lunch boxes, along with them photo. The validity period of the If the employees violate rules, villages. Private hospital man- one ambulance. increasing Corona cases and online on Saturday at the Corona will spread further if while reporting for work. The pass should be mentioned on it. cases would be booked against agement should arrange vehi- He lauded donors of deaths, Tammineni demand- party office, Tammineni there are no tests as people, employees cannot come as they District Collector Rajiv them, he said adding that cles for the transportation of ambulances. The Minister ed that the government imple- expressed concern over the who are positive, will spread liked just because they have had Gandhi Hanumanthu has only those who have assigned their employees. handed over the ambu- ment the Corona protocol rapid spread of Covid. He Corona by roaming, he said. the curfew pass. The employees warned employees that district duty in the office should Additional collector lances to hospital superin- strictly. He asked the govern- alleged that the government is Officials are stating that the should return home only in the administration would not report for work. Passes should Sandhya Rani, DCP Pushpa, tendent. District Collector ment to fill the vacant posts in conducting very few tests beds are available in hospitals, evening and should not coe out show any lenience if employ- not be given without mention- DRO Vaasu Chandra and offi- Hanumantha Rao, addi- the hospitals to reduce the every day. The government is however, officials are not in the middle. ees come out of their homes ing the names of the employ- cials of all government depart- tional collectors Rajarshi work pressure on the doctors conducting 15 to 20 tests in allowing the patients to admit The private hospitals should unnecessarily. He asked offi- ee. ments and private hospital Shah, MLC Bhupal Reddy working in government hos- PHCs instead of 50 to 60 tests themselves in hospitals, he give only one pass to the patient’s cials to check the names and He said lockdown is being management representatives and others were present. pitals. The government has to every day, he pointed out. alleged. attendant indicating name and photos on the curfew passes. implemented voluntarily in took part in the meeting. PADDY PROCUREMENT ‘Recognise LPG delivery boys as frontline warriors’ Truck operators cry foul PNS n HYDERABAD of them lost their lives and not take place, they lamented. Telangana LPG Distributors many are in critical condition. They said that since the last K VENKATESHWARLU The millers will not unload the Association (TLDA) urged It has become a Herculean 30 days gas companies have n HYDERABAD truck till 10 days when the truck the government to recognise task to convince the delivery lost 13 people including seven goes to the mill stating that they the LPG delivery and support staff to walk into the death distributors to Covid. On Truck operators are in trouble don’t have space to store the staff as frontline Corona war- trap i.e; the home delivery of every passing day, the news these days as the police, rev- load. However, nobody pro- riors and include them in the LPG refills relentlessly, day about a death in the network enue, transport and civil sup- vides facilities to the truck dri- vaccination drive to safe- after day, they said. triggers a shock wave and the plies officials are targeting the vers for 10 days and does not guard them from the virus. Telangana LPG situation is getting worse, trucks in the name of procure- give 10 days rent for the truck. The Telangana LPG Distributors Association pressure is mounting on dis- ment of paddy from farmers. Rajender Reddy lamented Distributors Association (TLDA), on behalf of LPG tributors for vaccination. Few The truck operators are alleg- TLOA president M Rajender Reddy that they have to pay Rs 1 lakh served a notice on the govern- distributors, TLDA has made states like Rajasthan, Delhi, ing that the police, revenue, installment per month to the ment based on the represen- many representations to the Maharashtra, Assam and a transport and civil supplies Telangana Lorry Owners financiers as most of the truck tations received from across government in that regard to few North-East states have officials are obstructing the Association (TLOA) has stated owners purchase trucks by tak- the State stating that they can- Minister for Civil Supplies, already started vaccinating trucks on the road and attack- that the government has to talk ing private finance. Moreover, not continue home delivery Chief Secretary, the LPG network and brought ing the drivers. to Telangana Lorry Owners they have to pay insurance, road beyond seven days if not Commissioner Civil Supplies, LPG workers under the front- The truck operators are stat- Association if they want trucks tax etc, but they don’t get any acted on their requests. they said. The Commissioner line workers category. To ing that the government has to and give adequate rent for subsidy and no loan waiver Any adverse effect on the Civil Supplies has issued an control the unrest spreading hold contractors responsible them. TLOA president from the government. However, home delivery of LPG refill order dated May 5 to all the amongst the delivery and for failing to provide trucks for Manchireddy Rajender Reddy in reality, they are getting mere due to the absence of the dis- concerned. said that many oil company District Collectors to vacci- support staff the demand may the transport of paddy from has said that the contractors are rent when they are engaged tributor staff after the men- In a statement, TLDA pres- officials, distributors, their nate the petroleum industry be met immediately in the procurement centres to mills in taking the trucks for rent, how- with the transportation of tioned date would solely be ident M Venkateswara Rao, family members and delivery workers, but due to the preva- interest of the 1.2 crore fam- the State, but not directly attack ever, they are escaping from the paddy from procurement cen- the responsibility of the general secretary K Jagan staff are suffering from lence of embargo by the gov- ilies of the state and 14,500 the truck drivers. scene after loading the truck. tres to mills. administrative authorities Mohan Reddy and treasurer Coronavirus infection. Some ernment, vaccination could LPG network members. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MAY 23 , 2021 nation 05 ONGC's negligence led to Central govt’s directive to social media platforms PNS n NEW DELHI

The government has asked barge tragedy: Shiv Sena social media companies to immediately remove any con- PNS n NEW DELHI tent on their platform which mentions or refers to the term The Shiv Sena on Saturday held BJP MLA seeks culpable 'Indian variant' of coronavirus, Oil and Natural Gas in a bid to curb spread of mis- Corporation (ONGC) responsi- homicide case against Afcons information around COVID- ble for the death of several per- 19. sonnel of the barge that sank off Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP for this incident. It seems the Digital platforms said they the Mumbai coast when cyclone leader Ashish Shelar on Saturday company is trying to run away have received the latest adviso- Tauktae brushed past the city demanded that Afcons from the situation. The company ry. earlier this week, and sought to Infrastructure whose chartered should be charged with culpable On Friday, the IT ministry know if Petroleum Minister barge P305 sank in the Arabian homicide for putting the lives of wrote to all social media plat- Dharmendra Pradhan would sea on May 17 when cyclone 80 people in danger,” Shelar forms emphasising that the resign owning the moral respon- Tauktae stormed past the said. World Health Organisation sibility of the tragedy. Mumbai coast, leaving 60 He also accused Maha Vikas (WHO) has not associated In an editorial in its mouthpiece Cops go for DNA testing of 30 onboard personnel dead so far, Aghadi (MVA) allies NCP and the term "Indian Variant" with 12, 2021 through a press state- India is one of the biggest ‘Saamana', the party said the deaths be charged with culpable Congress of politicizing the the B.1.617 variant of the ment. markets for digital platforms were not caused due to a natural dis- bodies to establish identity homicide. tragedy after they demanded the coronavirus in any of its The social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and aster, but it was a case of culpable Speaking to reporters after a resignation of Union petroleum reports. have been asked to "remove all Twitter. homicide as ONGC did not take Mumbai: Struggling to establish state-run oil and gas major delegation of the Akhil Bhartiya minister Dharmendra Pradhan. A notice issued in this the content that names, refers As per data cited by the gov- the cyclone warnings seriously. the identity of 30 of the 61 ONGC, sank on Monday evening Navik Sangh met Mumbai Police "I had a feeling of something regard by the IT ministry to, or implies 'Indian variant' ernment, recently, the country Barge P-305, which housed per- victims of P-305 barge tragedy, off Mumbai coast during the Commissioner Hemant Nagrale going wrong in the case. They states that a "false statement" of corona virus from your has 53 crore WhatsApp users, sonnel engaged in maintenance police have initiated the process cyclone. The barge had gone here, the former Maharashtra seem to have habitually is being circulated online that platform immediately". 44.8 crore YouTube users, 41 work of an offshore oil drilling plat- of conducting the DNA testing adrift in the cyclone fury before minister also alleged the state politicizing everything. Why the implies that an 'Indian variant' Previously, the Ministry of crore Facebook users, while 21 form of state-run oil and gas major of the bodies, an official said sinking. government and the police are Maharashtra government and the of coronavirus is spreading Electronics and Information crore use Instagram and 1.75 ONGC, sank on Monday evening on Saturday. “Police have handed over the trying to shield owners of the state police are trying to save across the countries. Technology had issued advi- crore are on Twitter. during the cyclone. The official A Mumbai police spokesperson bodies of 28 victims to their firm. owners of the Afcons The IT ministry said the sories regarding curbing of Earlier this year, the govern- death toll in the tragedy has reached said the Navy has so far families after post-mortem. “Captain Rakesh Ballav of the Infrastructure Shapoorji Pallonji matter has already been clar- false news/misinformation ment had introduced guide- 60. recovered 61 bodies from the However, the identity of 30 P305 barge put the life of the and Company Limited, director ified by the Ministry of Health concerning coronavirus on lines to curb the misuse of “Warning of the cyclone was Arabian Sea and handed them victims is yet to be employees in danger. A case has Prem Shivam, Ashwini Kumar and Family Welfare on May social media platforms. social media platforms. given well in advance, but the over to the city police. established…While some been filed in this regard but it and one person named Pai ? The ONGC ignored it and did not recall Barge P-305, which housed bodies are decomposed, some seems it is not the fact. How can captain of the barge who is yet to the 700 workers on the barge. The personnel engaged in others have deep injuries and you hold the captain alone be traced cannot present his barge sank and 75 workers died - maintenance work of an therefore they are beyond responsible for the entire version. Who the Maharashtra NSA invoked INDIA CORNER 49 bodies have been found and 26 offshore oil drilling platform of recognition,” the official said. accident? The contractor government is trying to save?" are still missing,” the Sena said. company is solely responsible Shelar questioned. against man “Had the Indian Navy and the sea. These workers may be employ- administration to protect them,” it Coast Guard not launched search ees of a private company, but they said.The party said it was surprised when all the states on the west coast Minister Amit Shah held discus- Engine of truck carrying LPG and rescue operations, all the 700 were doing oil rigging for ONGC. to know that ONGC did not take were preparing to counter its sions with the chief ministers of arrested for people would have drowned in the Hence, it was the duty of the ONGC the cyclone warnings seriously onslaught and Union Home these states. black marketing cylinders catches fire minor fire broke of Remdesivir Aout in the engine 'Won't be able to live PNS n PUDUCHERRY of a truck carrying ‘Take action against Ramdev for nearly 300 LPG The stringent National cylinders at Kalwa in without Didi': Sonali Guha Security Act (NSA) has been Thane city of invoked against a man who Maharashtra on making statements against allopathy’ PNS n KOLKATA rest of my life in your affection," was arrested last month for Saturday morning, she added. Guha, a four-time alleged black marketing of but nobody was PNS n NEW DELHI is a practicing modern medi- Former TMC MLA Sonali MLA and once considered to be Remdesivir injections, police injured in the cine allopathic postgraduate Guha, who switched over to the the 'shadow' of the chief minis- said on Saturday. incident, a civic The Union health ministry and head of this (health) min- BJP ahead of the elections, on ter, was among the slew of The accused, Sachin official said. The should take action against istry, should either accept the Saturday wrote to Chief TMC leaders who switched Kumar of Haryana, was truck was on its way to Nalasopara in Palghar district from Uran in yoga guru Ramdev as he has challenge and accusation of Minister Mamata Banerjee, over to the BJP ahead of the arrested along with two med- Raigad, he said. "The vehicle was carrying 294 LPG cylinders. The misled people by making this gentleman and dissolve the apologising to her for leaving assembly elections. ical representatives, Kanpur incident occurred near Vitava railway bridge in Kalwa (West). On "unlearned" statements against modern medical facility or the party and urging her to take She was dropped from the Police Commissioner Asim being alerted, the personnel of fire brigade, traffic police and other allopathy and defamed scien- boldly face and prosecute the her back. TMC's candidates' list this time, Arun said. staff rushed to the spot and doused the fire," said Santosh Kadam, tific medicine, the Indian person for his words of arson In the letter, which was following which she left the Remdesivir injections chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of Thane Medical Association said on on the sovereignty of the coun- shared by Guha on social media, party after an emotional out- seized from Kumar during his Municipal Corporation. Saturday. try and book him under the she said that she left the party burst on TV channels, and arrest were later found to be Ramdev should be prosecut- diwalilya science hai… (allopa- Epidemic Act to save millions after being emotional. joined the BJP. spurious, he said. ed under the Epidemic thy is such a stupid science)". of people from such unscien- "I am writing this with a bro- She did not fight the elec- "As per the procedure, we Diseases Act as "untutored" He also says that "lakhs of tific utterances," the IMA said. ken heart that I took the wrong tions, but had said that she have slapped the NSA against Financial aid to victims of natural statements are "a threat to the people have died after taking It alleged that Ramdev is try- decision of joining another would work for strengthening Kumar for selling fake disasters after assessment: Cong literate society of the country allopathic medicines", the asso- ing to take advantage of the sit- party after being emotional. I the BJP's organisation. When Remdesivir injections," he as well as to the poor people ciation said, adding that uation and create a sense of could not get accustomed there," contacted, Guha said that she said. aharashtra Congress president falling prey to him", the apex Ramdev claimed Remdesivir, fear and frustration among she said. "The way a fish cannot felt "unwanted" in the BJP. Under the provisions of the MNana Patole on Saturday took a doctors' body said in a state- Faviflu, and all other drugs, the people at large. stay out of the water, I will not "My decision to join the BJP NSA, one can be detained dig at Opposition leader Devendra ment. which were approved by the He is doing this "so that he be able to live without you, was a wrong one and I can feel without a charge for up to 12 Fadnavis of BJP over his demand for Citing a video circulating on Drugs Controller General of can sell his illegal and unap- 'Didi'. I seek your forgiveness that today. I did not bother to months if authorities are sat- immediate compensation to the social media, the Indian India, have failed in treatment proved so-called medicines and if you don't forgive me, I tell the BJP about leaving that isfied that the person is a victims of cyclone Tauktae that had Medical Association (IMA) of COVID-19 patients. and make money at the cost of won't be able to live. Please allow party. I always felt unwanted threat to national security or brushed the state coast earlier this said Ramdev is seen saying that "The Union health minister the public at large", the asso- me to come back, and spend the there. law and order. week. "Fadnavis is a lawyer. He "allopathy ek aisi stupid aur (Harsh Vardhan) who himself ciation said. should read the law regarding natural calamities and disaster management. If he reads then he will know that the compensation in such Mayawati’s I am taking stock on ground, cases is subjected to panchnamas Minister decries (assessment of damage) done by the Revenue department," Patole told concern over reporters. He said the people of the world now knows who is the not in helicopter: Maha CM "biggest joker" in India. "At a time when coronavirus pandemic is status of causing devastation, the BJP is saying that the party will win 400 seats functioning of KIMS if mid-term polls to Lok Sabha are held now. I think the BJP is vaccination drive PNS n NEW DELHI ical comments during his prepared itself to be out of power," he said. PNS n HUBBALI was quoted as saying in a “merely three-hour long” tour PNS n LUCKNOW statement issued by his office. Amid opposition BJP's criti- of Konkan, Leader of Karnataka Health Minister K According to the minister, cism over the duration of his Opposition in Legislative Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Sudhakar on Saturday if all other personnel are visit to cyclone-hit Konkan Council Pravin Darekar president Mayawati on Saturday expressed displeasure over taken into account, then the region of Maharashtra, Chief sought to know how the CM Tusker electrocuted to death expressed serious concerns over the treatment provided to hospital has a strength of Minister Uddhav Thackeray could understand in just three the status of the vaccination COVID-19 patients at the over 2,000 staff."Yet, why are has said that he was at least hours the extent of damage in Tamil Nadu, one held drive against COVID-19 and Karnataka Institute of Medical the health services not as per taking stock of the situation caused by the cyclone. asked the central and the state Sciences (KIMS) here, saying the expectations?" Sudhakar on the ground and not con- When asked about the 20-year-old elephant was governments to pay attention to its performance did not meet sought to know. The minis- ducting an aerial survey in a the ground situation in the BJP's criticism, Thackeray Aelectrocuted after coming it. "The status of the vaccination the expectations. ter said he has been receiv- helicopter. aftermath of the cyclone, and said on Friday, "It's okay if my into contact with an electric drive to save the people of the "There are about 1,000 ing complaints that the His remarks were apparent- directed the authorities to tour lasted four hours. At least fence that was erected illegal- country from the deadly coro- doctors in the hospital. senior doctors and specialists ly aimed at Prime Minister complete the crop loss assess- I am on the ground taking ly at a private farm in the dis- navirus is quite frightening as Presently 1,030 COVID are not visiting the wards. Narendra Modi, who recent- ment within two days. stock of the situation and trict, forest officials said on compared to other countries. patients are undergoing "I found truth in the com- ly conducted an aerial survey However, BJP leaders in the not in a helicopter for a photo Saturday. A case was regis- The second dose of the vac- treatment. This ratio of doc- plaints. It has come to our in Gujarat, where cyclone state targeted him over the session…I am a photograph- tered against the owner of the cine has been given to even tors and patients is nowhere notice that some people Tauktae wreaked havoc earli- duration of his visit. While er myself.” farm and he was arrested. fewer people which is very in the country. working in private hospitals er this week. former chief minister “I have not come here to The animal must have got serious and worrying," the BSP You need to introspect are coming and signing the Thackeray on Friday visit- Devendra Fadnavis said he respond to opposition's crit- electrocuted while entering the tapioca farm in Kongarpalayam vil- supremo said in a tweet in how effectively you have dis- register," the Minister ed Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg was surprised to know that icism," he said at Malvan in lage coming under Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, on Friday, they Hindi. charged your duty," Sudhakar alleged. districts in Konkan to know Thackeray was making polit- Sindhudurg. said. The electric fence was put up illegally around the land to pre- vent wild animals from straying into the premises and damaging the crops. Some villagers noticed the jumbo lying near the fence and informed the forest personnel, who reached the spot. A post mortem Athawale to urge PM Many migrants left Delhi during lockdown: Report was conducted and confirmed that the elephant died of electrocution. PNS n NEW DELHI pandemic in March 2020 when the city experienced heavy for aid to cyclone-hit Over eight lakh migrant work- movement of migrant workers ers left the national capital in to their native places, the state Women crew piloted Oxygen the first four weeks of the Transport Department this PNS n PANAJI assess their losses and submit lockdown imposed to contain time had deputed an adequate Express train reaches Bengaluru the claim to the Centre,” the the spread of the second wave number of buses to facilitate Union minister Ramdas Minister of State for Social of the COVID-19 pandemic, migrant workers to reach their n Oxygen Express train carrying Athawale on Saturday said Justice and Empowerment according to a report from the destination. A120 metric tonnes of Liquid he would request Prime told reporters in Vasco Delhi Transport Department. "Transport department, Medical Oxygen (LMO) from Minister Narendra town. Between April 19 and May Govt. of NCT of Delhi pre- Jharkhand, has arrived in the city. Modi to provide finan- “I will write a letter to 14, a total of 8,07,032 migrant pared a plan for deployment of The train was piloted by an 'All cial assistance to all the PM, requesting him workers left Delhi for their 500 cluster buses on interstate Female Crew' from Jolarpettai in the states that were to provide financial assis- home states in buses, out of routes under emergency. There neighbouring Tamil Nadu to affected by cyclone tance to all the states, which 3,79,604 left during the was no complaint of over- Bengaluru on Friday. "The 7th Tauktae. which are impacted by the first week of the lockdown charging as the interstate buses Oxygen Express to Karnataka has He said that Gujarat, cyclone,” he said. itself. The number started were owned and operated by arrived in Bengaluru from Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Athawale said he toured the declining from thereon, state governments," the report Tatanagar (Jamshedpur). This Oxygen Express train piloted by an all Kerala and Tamil Nadu have Konkan region of Maharashtra 2,12,448 left in the second Uttarakhand by the of the lockdown, it added. said. female crew will ensure continued supply of Oxygen for COVID-19 faced the fury of the recent to take stock of the situation after week, 1,22,490 in the third Government of NCT of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind It also mentioned that "train patients in the state," Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted on cyclone. the cyclone, after which he has week and 92, 490 in the fourth has helped about eight lakhs Kejriwal had first imposed a travel" was a preferred mode by Saturday. According to the South Western Railway, loco pilot “The PM, after touring urged Chief Minister Uddhav week. migrant workers to reach their lockdown on April 19 which migrants in the current lock- Sireesha Gajini and assistant Loco Pilot Aparna R P drove the train cyclone-hit Gujarat, Thackeray to provide mone- "The timely coordination destination without any diffi- was later extended multiple down as trains were opera- from Jolarpettai to Bengaluru. "All-women crew piloting an Oxygen announced a package of Rs tary aid of Rs 50,000 per hectare with transport authorities of culty," read the report. times, lastly on May 16. tional unlike the last year's Express is rare because we don't have many women loco-pilots in 1,000 crore for the state. But he to the affected farmers as they neighbouring states, especial- There were 21,879 interstate Learning from the past coronavirus-induced lockdown Railways," said Chief Public Relations Officer of South Western has also asked other states to have suffered huge crop losses. ly Uttar Pradesh and bus trips during the four weeks experience of the first surge of in March. Railways Aneesh Hegde. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MAY 23 , 2021 money 06 Imposing IGST on Oxygen imports unconstitutional: High Court PNS n NEW DELHI medical oxygen, medicines, oxygen concentrators, hospital The Delhi High Court on beds, ventilators, and other Axis Bank to reclassify 3 Friday declared as "unconstitu- medical equipment, crucial for tional the Centre's decision to battling against the infection impose Integrated Goods and caused by the virus, has brought Services Tax (IGST) on oxygen out the best and worst in peo- promoters as shareholders concentrators which are ple. We have messiahs. We imported by the individuals have charlatans. We have hoard- PNS n NEW DELHI Corporation, New India held this year on February 27, and said the COVID-19 pan- ers."We have seen kind and car- Assurance Company, National March 26, and April 28 has demic is like a "George Floyd ing hand being struck out by Private sector Axis Bank on Insurance Company, United considered and approved the moment for the citizens of strangers when they could have Saturday said three promoters India Insurance Company, and said requests, subject to the India" where the scarcity of oxy- remained cocooned in the safe- United India Insurance Oriental Insurance Co Ltd as approval of the stock gen, hospital beds and other ty of their houses. Brave hearts, Company, National Insurance the promoters, Axis Bank said exchanges, statutory/regulato- medical equipment has brought there are many; doctors, nurs- Company and New India in a regulatory filing. ry authorities and the share- out the best and worst in peo- es, and personnel manning Assurance Company will be Three promoter entities holders of the bank, it said. ple. public institutions. These are reclassified as public category United India Insurance, "The reclassification will be This is a George Floyd people who are at the forefront shareholders post requisite National Insurance and New effective post receipt of the moment for the citizens of this of this battle, staking their lives, regulatory approvals. India Assurance have made a aforesaid approvals," Axis Bank country. The refrain is 'I can't and riven by the merciless novel The death of George Floyd, knee on the neck of the hand- so that the common man could The bank has identified the request to reclassify them to said. breathe', albeit, in a somewhat Coronavirus, the citizenry has an African-American man, had cuffed victim who was heard live; beating this adversary, that administrator of the Specified "public" category from "pro- The three entities held 0.03 different context and setting; been driven to desperation and drawn widespread protests in saying "I can't breathe". is, the virus is their only goal. Undertaking of the Unit Trust moter" category, in terms of per cent, 0.02 per cent and 0.69 although in circumstances, despair, a bench of Justices the US last year after a video Dealing with the impact of There is, thus, in this litigation, of India (SUUTI), Life Sebi regulations, said the per cent stake, respectively in some would say, vastly more Rajiv Shakdher and Talwant showed a police officer pushing second wave of the pandemic, no adversary other than the Insurance Corporation of lender. Axis Bank as on March 31, horrifying and ghastlier. Chased Singh said. him down and pressing his the bench said scarcity of liquid virus, the bench said. India (LIC), General Insurance The board at its meetings 2021.

Apple CEO faces tough Punjab & Sind MONEY MATTERS questions about App Store Bank returns to NTPC Mouda helps 150 villages profit, netting overcome water crisis PNS n SANROM seemed flustered while being grilled by Epic lawyer Gary Rs 161 crore tate-owned power giant Apple CEO Tim Cook Bornstein. SNTPC on Saturday said it described the company's iron- His unease was particular- PNS n NEW DELHI has helped over 150 villages in clad control over its mobile ly evident when pressed about and around Mouda tehsil in app store as the best way to the level of profits in a store Punjab & Sind Bank on Maharashtra to overcome water serve and protect iPhone that Jobs initially thought Saturday reported a net crisis through ground water Canada extends flight users, but he faced tough would be lucky to break even. profit of Rs 160.79 crore rejuvenation. "NTPC under questions about competition He seemed to stumble in the last quarter of the Ministry of Power in Mouda, issues from a judge Friday slightly again when when fiscal ended March Maharashtra has helped over 150 villages in and around its operational about allegations he oversees Bornstein confronted him 2021. area to overcome water crisis through ground water rejuvenation ban from India, Pak an illegal monopoly. about a deal in China that The state-run lender project," a power ministry statement said. As part of its CSR initiative, PNS n OTTAWA is of the opinion that it is nec- The rare courtroom appear- could compromise user priva- had posted a net loss of the NTPC Mouda (project) is supporting the Jalyukta Shivar Yojana essary for aviation safety and ance by one of the world's cy, even as the company main- Rs 236.30 crore in the project which has successfully managed to turn Mouda into a water- Canada has extended the ban the protection of the public," best-known executives came tains that protecting its cus- same quarter of the pre- surplus tehsil. This project was carried out by the Maharashtra wing of on direct flights from India according to a notice to air- during the closing phase of a tomers' personal information ceding fiscal year. 'Art of Living' along with aid from a few other organisations and the state and Pakistan by one more men. three-week trial revolving is a top priority. Sequentially, it had government. Earlier, Mouda was one of the most water-deficient tehsils month until June 21 in a bid As the ban applies to direct around an antitrust case gouging vehicle that not only Cook, though, never posted a staggering net in Nagpur. The project which started in 2017 has covered more than to arrest the spread of new flights from both countries, brought by Epic Games, maker reaps a 15 per cent to 30 per wavered during nearly four loss of Rs 2,375.53 crore 200 km in Mouda, Hingna and Kamptee tehsils. In the last four years, variants of the COVID-19, passengers can still fly to of the popular video game cent commission from in-app hours of testimony from his in the December quarter over 150 villages have benefited from it. NTPC Mouda had contributed according to an official Canada from India or Fortnite. transactions, but blocks apps position that Apple's grip on of FY21. Rs 78 lakh for fuel charges of machinery and equipment involved. For a announcement. Pakistan by arriving via a Epic is trying to topple the from offering other payment the app store helps it keep For the full year 2020- similar rejuvenation project of 5 ponds over an area of 1000 acres, an The ban on flights from third country. They will need so-called “walled garden" for alternatives. things simple for a loyal cus- 21, however, there has amount of Rs 1 crore is also being provided by NTPC Mouda. Hari India and Pakistan was to produce a negative result iPhone and iPad apps that wel- That ban extends to show- tomer base that buys iPhones been a net loss of Rs Prasad Joshi, Group General Manager (NTPC Mouda), said, “We are extended as the previous 30- on a COVID-19 test taken at comes users and developers ing a link that would open a knowing they getting “some- 2,732.90 crore, which committed to the development of the nearby community and NTPC day ban, first imposed on their last point of departure while locking out competition. web page offering commis- thing that just works." widened from year ago's Mouda will ensure that it plays its part in doing so." The 'trap the rain April 22, was set to expire on before being allowed to enter Created by Apple co-founder sion-free ways to pay for sub- “They buy into an entire net loss of Rs 990.80 where it falls' technique involves the creation of ponds and nullahs Saturday, Canadian Canada, according to the Steve Jobs a year after the scriptions, in-game items and ecosystem when they buy an crore, Punjab & Sind throughout the stretch of the river so that rainwater can be held for a Broadcasting Corporation report. iPhone's 2007 debut, the App the like. Under friendly ques- iPhone," said Cook, who wore Bank said in a regulato- long period. Earlier, the rainwater would run off the ground, but now the (CBC) News reported. Transport Minister Omar Store has become a key rev- tioning from a company a face shield, but no mask in ry filing. water gets sufficient time to percolate deep into the ground. This has led Cargo flights, however, will Alghabra, at a government enue source for Apple, helping lawyer, Cook delivered pol- an Oakland, California, court- Total income during to a massive increase in groundwater levels. Until a couple of years ago, be permitted in order to pandemic briefing, said that power the company to a USD ished remarks that sometimes room that has limited access Q4 FY21 was down by the farmers in this area were struggling to get water for crops such as maintain shipments of essen- the restriction was put in 57 billion profit in its last fis- sounded like a commercial for because of the pandemic. It 15.2 per cent to Rs paddy, wheat and chilly during the pre-harvesting seasons. tial supplies, such as vac- place "based on public health cal year. the iPhone and other Apple wasn't at all clear that the fed- 1,940.62 crore as against cines and personal protective advice to reduce the importa- The trial focuses on Epic's products. eral judge who will decide the Rs 2,289.43 crore in Q4 equipment, it said on Friday. tion risk of COVID-19 and its contention that Apple has But the normally unflap- case was buying everything FY20. "The Minister of Transport variants." turned its store into a price- pable CEO occasionally Cook said on the stand. Koo: Complied with new intermediary norms

Homegrown microblogging Kidnapped ONGC staffer Vax for O2 Activists blockade platform Koo on Saturday said it has met the compliance tanker drivers requirements of the new guidelines for digital platforms released by ULFA(I) McDonald's UK centres ahead of the stipulated deadline okayed later this month. On February 25, PNS n OTTAWA Ritul Saikia, ONGC employee PNS n LONDON the government had announced abducted by ULFA, early today! PNS n MUMBAI tighter regulations for social Kidnapped ONGC employee Grateful to Honble UHM Animal rights protesters are media firms like Facebook and Twitter, requiring them to remove any Ritul Saikia was released by @AmitShah (Union Home Apex transporters' body blockading four McDonald's content flagged by authorities within 36 hours and setting up a ULFA(I) militants on Saturday Minister Amit Shah) for constant All India Motor distribution centres in the UK complaint redressal mechanism with an officer being based in the morning in Myanmar near its guidance. Hope an era of peace Transport Congress in an attempt to get the burg- country. The government had set 50 lakh registered users as the border with India's Nagaland, & development is firmly estab- (AIMTC) on Saturday er chain to commit to becom- threshold for defining 'significant social media intermediary', which police said. lished in state with cooperation of said the central govern- ing fully plant-based by 2025. will have to adhere to additional obligations and compliance under Saikia, kidnapped on April 21, there and doing the formalities to one and all. Pray to Almighty for ment has agreed to its Animal Rebellion said “The meat and dairy indus- the new IT rules that seek to crack down on misuse of social media was released near the border in bring him back home by today His Blessings," Sarma tweeted. demand of priority vac- Saturday that trucks and bam- try is destroying our planet: platforms. Announcing the guidelines in February, it had said the Longwa village of Mon district in evening," he added. Three employees of the Oil and cination for drivers oper- boo structures are being used causing huge amounts of rain- new rules take effect immediately, while significant social media Nagaland after 31 days, a top offi- The released ONGC staffer Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) were ating tankers with liquid at the distribution sites in forest deforestation, emitting providers (based on number of users) will get three months before cial at Assam Police headquarters looks hale and hearty, a medical on April 21 kidnapped by medical oxygen amid the Hemel Hempstead, immense quantities of green- they need to start complying. In a statement on Saturday, Koo said told PTI. check-up will be done before ULFA(I) militants from the pandemic. Basingstoke, Coventry and house gases and killing billions its Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Community Guidelines reflect He was released around 7 am dropping him at his home in Lakwa oilfield in Sivasagar district The AIMTC had earli- Heywood, Greater of animals each year," said the requirements of the Rules as applicable to significant social on the Myanmar side and he Titabar of Jorhat district in Assam, along the Assam-Nagaland bor- er this month during a Manchester, to stop lorries James Ozden, a spokesman for media intermediaries. Koo has close to 6 million (60 lakh) users, walked around 40 minutes to the senior police official said. der. meeting with senior offi- from leaving the depots. the group. “The only sustain- making it a major social media intermediary under the new cross to the Indian side, the Following the release, Assam Two employees, Mohini cials of the Commerce The group said it intends to able and realistic way to feed guidelines. “In addition, Koo has implemented a due diligence and Additional DGP-ranked official Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Mohan Gogoi and Alakesh and Industry Ministry remain at the sites for at least 10 billion people is with a grievance redressal mechanism supported by an Indian resident said. Sarma said that he hopes an era of Saikia, were rescued on April 24 had sought vaccination of 24 hours, causing “significant plant-based food system. Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Officer and Grievance Officer,” it "Saikia has been taken to the peace and development is firmly after an encounter near the India- drivers of oxygen tankers disruption” to the McDonald's Organic, free-range and sus- added. Mon police station by the Army established in the state with the Myanmar border in the Mon dis- on a priority basis, it supply chain, adding that it tainable' animal-based options and Nagaland Police. A team of cooperation of one and all. trict of Nagaland, while the search said. will affect some 1,300 restau- simply aren't good enough,” he the Assam Police is also present "Heartily welcome release of for Saikia was on. rants. added. Natco Pharma gets USFDA ‘Indian Covid crisis a warning to other countries’ nod for generic cancer drug US infrastructure atco Pharma on Saturday Nsaid it has received PNS n WASHINGTON diately place sufficient vac- approval from the US health cine orders of about 1 billion regulator for generic deal slips Observing that the ongoing doses through contracts that Lenalidomide capsules "catastrophic" second wave of incentivise investment in addi- indicated for treatment of PNS n WASHINGTON within reach. COVID-19 in India is a sign tional capacity and augmenta- adults with multiple myeloma, Skepticism had been rising that the worst may be yet to tion of the supply chain. mantle cell lymphoma and Prospects for an ambitious on all sides over the lack of come, the IMF has said that the “In this context, the author- myelodysplastic syndromes. infrastructure deal were significant movement off situation in the country is a ities' recently announced The company has received final thrown into serious doubt Biden's USD 2.3 trillion plan warning of the possible events financing of about USD 600 approval from the US Food and late Friday after the White or the GOP's proposed USD in low- and middle-income million to the Serum Institute Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application House reduced President Joe 568 billion alternative. nations that have seemingly of India and Bharat Biotech to (ANDA) for Lenalidomide capsules in 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 25 mg Biden's sweeping proposal “This proposal exhibits a escaped the pandemic till now. boost production capacity in strengths, and tentative approval for the capsules in strengths of 2.5 mg to USD 1.7 trillion but willingness to come down in A report co-authored by the near term is a welcome and 20 mg, Natco Pharma said in a regulatory filing. Natco, along with Republican senators rejected size,” said White House press International Monetary Fund step,” the report said, adding its marketing partner Arrow International previously settled the the compromise as disap- secretary Jen Psaki, disclosing (IMF) economist Ruchir that authorities estimate that Paragraph IV litigation related to the product with Celgene, now part of pointing, saying "vast differ- the new offer as talks were Agarwal and its Chief come in the developing world,” middle-income countries two billion doses will be avail- Bristol-Myers Squibb, who sells the product under the brand name ences” remain. underway between key Economist Gita Gopinath on it said. (LMICs) that so far have seem- able by the end of 2021. 'Revlimid', it added. Natco and Arrow shall launch the product on While talks have not col- Cabinet secretaries and GOP Friday also said that under the While India's health system ingly escaped the pandemic, Efforts should be made to agreed-upon launch dates in the future, the filing said. In another filing, lapsed, the downbeat assess- senators at a crucial stage business-as-usual scenario, the held up fairly well in the first including in Africa,” it said. ensure that the projected pro- Natco said its marketing partner Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc has ment is certain to mean new toward a deal. vaccine coverage in India is wave, this time its health sys- For India, the report said, duction capacity will materi- received final approval for its ANDA for Everolimus tablets from the US worries from Democrats that But after the hourlong expected to remain under 35 tem is so overwhelmed that current bilateral purchases of alise without delay, including health regulator. Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc plans to launch the time is slipping to strike a meeting, the Republicans per cent of the population by many people are dying because vaccine plus coverage from through securing the supply tablets in strengths of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg and 0.75 mg shortly, it added. deal. quickly rejected the new the end of 2021. of a lack of medical supplies COVAX will cover about 25 chain for raw materials—sup- These strengths of Everolimus are indicated in the prophylaxis of organ The president's team is approach as "well above the “The ongoing catastrophic like oxygen, hospital beds, and per cent of its population by ported by international efforts rejection in kidney and liver transplants, Natco Pharma said. As per holding to a soft Memorial range” of a proposal that second wave in India, follow- medical care, the report said. the first half of 2022. to eliminate export restric- industry sales data, Zortress (Everolimus) and its therapeutic equivalents Day deadline to determine could win bipartisan sup- ing a terrible wave in Brazil, is "India is a warning of possi- To get to 60 per cent cover- tions on all critical inputs, it generated annual sales of USD 162 million during the twelve months whether a compromise is port. a sign the worst may be yet to ble events in other low- and age, India will need to imme- added. ended March 31, 2021 in the US, it added. sunday magazine HYDERABAD, May 23, 2021

There is absolutely, 100 percent, a light at the end of the tunnel for anyone who stutters — Emily Blunt FROM THE INSIDE A tall order COVID AND AFTER Himalayan Challenge is a book as IMore than half a million people may have scholarly & interesting as to go through the horrifying struggle to latch Dr Subramanian Swamy. A must read 8 9 on to dear life after recovering from Corona

Pandemic is a complex problem with simple solutions — wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and getting vaccinated. The reality, however, is that people are not following norms, writes GAURI CHAUDHARI WHY AREN’T THEY LISTENING?

hy are these Covidiots What is true for political leaders is true for pen. This is his way of controlling threats. But ered that people show extreme reactions to a not listening? When neighborhood uncles who want to be seen what would he do if he does not have shoes or health message if they feel there is a threat to will these educated illit- tough. Even women who have to portray tough enough coverage to protect his feet? He decides freedom. erates start wearing images avoid wearing masks. to control the fearful mind. He convinces him- People believe that following traditions is masks?” My doctor Another segment of influencers that have self by denying the existence of the snakes in the their right. Festivals and weddings are a big “Wfriend was angry. Whenever she saw people fallen into the trap of toughness is the spiritual field or makes himself believe that his good kar- part of these traditions. When someone says, crowding, she shouted at them, warned them, and lifestyle gurus. These gurus suggest exer- mas will protect his naked feet. ‘You must not celebrate festivals in such and requested them, but all fell on deaf ears. To her cises and diets to build tough immunity. They In this pandemic, we see people around us such way,’ they feel their freedom is threatened. surprise, many in the crowds are often educat- are often seen without masks. Some have gone using either the fear control approach or dan- Often this happens due to the tone and man- ed individuals who chose either not to wear a on record to say vaccines are for vulnerable ger control. Those who are controlling fear are ner of the message. mask or wear it around their chin. people having weak immunity. No wonder quick to deny the severity of the virus. Some To restore the sense of freedom, people Most complex problems have simple solu- masks are linked to weakness of every sort. If deny the existence of the virus. This is their indulge in certain behaviors. Depending on the tions. Pandemic is a complex problem, yet it this is the case, what is the way out? way of gaining the state of equilibrium. They situation, direct or indirect ways of restoration has simple solutions — wearing a mask, main- insist that media created Covid for the TRPs are adopted. Direct ways are often called the taining social distance and getting vaccinated. NEED FOR INFLUENCING THE INFLUENCERS and benefits of political parties. boomerang effects, where an individual While the world is worrying about the Leaders, too, are victims of cultural biases. Others gained equilibrium by danger con- engages in the admonished behaviour. mutants, the reality is masks and distancing There is a strong need to educate, convince trol. They acknowledged the existence and So a board outside a shop or a dispensary work against all the mutants. Yet, the fact is and persuade them to play a bigger role. They severity of the problem. Unfortunately, in the says, “Hey Covidiot, wear your mask!” People people are not listening. need to be educated and told that even if they cacophony, unscientific messages on social feel offended and try to act contrary to the mes- The question is: why? Why do they choose are tough and can fight infection (though this media, misleading ads on TV and press and sage. But what if the administration punishes or not to wear a mask? Why do they gather for might not be the truth), they do a disservice to overclaims of various brands gave them a false forces them? They rebel indirectly. The indirect weddings? Why do they celebrate festivals with humanity by providing their bodies for the sense of security. ways involve connecting with people who do families and friends? virus to mutate and become more dangerous. From foods to air conditioners, everyone is not believe in compliant behavior. They try to When asked this question to individuals, If the influencers stop negatively correlat- DIGGING DEEPER INTO promising protection from Corona. “I follow grow their tribe by convincing more and more one gets a variety of answers. Some of the com- ing masks and masculinity, half the battle is PEOPLE'S PSYCHE, ONE immunity-enhancing diets; I am protected.”, “I people against the health message. mon responses are: ‘Covid is media made’, ‘I won. When we see ‘tough’ political leaders, take XYZ health supplement; Nothing can hap- Here it is essential to understand these have strong Immunity’, ‘We can’t be scared; spiritual gurus, journalists, Bollywood heroes MAY UNEARTH pen to me even in a crowd” or “Why wear people do not have a problem with the mes- whatever has to happen will happen.’ Some appear in media with their masks, we will SEVERAL masks? My family and friends meet only where sage. Their issue is with its delivery. reasons for not wearing masks are bizarre. “My believe that wearing a mask is not a sign of PSYCHOLOGICAL ABC air conditioner is installed. This AC fil- The healthcare communication must be nose is such that no mask can fit my face.” or “I cowardice. There is no harm in wearing masks REASONS FOR NOT ters out Corona.” crafted keeping some of the cardinal rules. look ugly in masks.” even if they are alone in TV studios; they will l No place for Freedom-Threatening Some people have genuine problems with send a strong message; after all, no one is lip- FOLLOWING COVID NEED FOR CONTROL ON CLAIMS Language: Messages with ‘controlling’ or masks, particularly those with certain health reading them. COMPLIANT Having spent close to three decades in the ‘Forceful’ language are instantly rejected. conditions. They feel breathless with masks. The social media micro-influencers too BEHAVIOUR. UNLESS healthcare industry, I feel unsubstantiated Orders like ‘you must,’ ‘Stop denial’ must be Medical science provides the solution to this have huge impact on the younger population. THESE REASONS ARE claims do a huge disservice to society. Unless avoided. issue. It emphasises practicing wearing a mask Studies after studies have proven that young- companies do scientific studies and publish l Provide choices: Messages that provide at home, avoiding certain time of the day to go sters are health indifferent and are reluctant to ADDRESSED, THERE IS them in peer-reviewed journals, they should choices are accepted without resistance. When out and several other tips and tricks. follow healthy behavior. Unfortunately, today, NO CHANCE OF refrain from making such claims. people are told to choose the list of options Digging deeper into people’s psyche, one they are responsible for the super-spread of the CARRYING OUT There has to be a body that scrutinises that best fit their lifestyle, they are more may unearth several psychological reasons for virus. The micro-influencers can make Covid BEHAVIOURAL health-related claims. There is a lot at stake, inclined to follow the instructions. not following Covid compliant behaviour. compliance look cool. For that, they must be and a casual approach should not be allowed. l Other-Referring messages: When messages Unless these reasons are addressed, there is no seen wearing masks in every video they make MODIFICATION IN talk about the impact of risky health behaviour chance of carrying out behavioral modification or every picture they post. PEOPLE AUTHENTIC ADVICE on the loved ones, they are better accepted. in people. Is it enough? Will the masses start becom- People need authentic advice. Authorities Other referring messages do better than self- Having worked on Anti-AIDS, anti-smok- ing Covid compliant looking at the leaders? and governments must create a forum that reg- referring messages. ing, and a wide variety of health campaigns for There are a few more factors that need to ularly provides such advice. Besides this, mass Last but not least is the need to be empa- chronic diseases, I can say for sure people don’t be considered while we try to impact social campaigns to educate people regularly are nec- thetic in communication. Even at the individ- change behaviours just because they are told to behaviors. essary. ual level, when we try to correct our fellow citi- do so. Health campaigns having authentic health zens’ behaviour, one must stop taking the Health-related behaviour modification is FEAR OF FEAR messages need to run frequently across media. moral high ground and use commanding lan- an ‘Art’ based on science. If the authorities No one likes to be in a state of fear. When These messages need to follow the fundamen- guage simply because it won’t work! want to modify people’s health-related behav- we are approached by danger, the body devel- tal principles of health communications. The experts are anticipating the third wave. iour, they need to understand the science and ops a fight or flight response. But what hap- Creating health messages for behavioural The healthcare system is reeling under take the help of experts who know this art. pens when we can neither fight with this modification is not an easy task. The messages unprecedented pressure. There is an urgent So, what are these psychological reasons, unseen enemy nor run away from it? We that disregard the basic framework of health need to minimise the impact and extent of the and how can we address them? freeze. And no one likes that state. messages have an adverse reaction. A wrongly third wave. By now, we know masking, main- Kim Wittle, a communication scholar, put crafted health message has the potential to taining social distance, avoiding large gather- MASK AND MASCULINITY forward an extended parallel process model backfire and make people take actions that are ings, and vaccination are the ways to control Masks are victims of cultural dogmas. Men (EPPM) that predicts how individuals react to contrary to the message. the spread. But for this to happen, govern- are expected to be tough, particularly under danger. The human mind likes to be in a state ments have to take people along. Understand the conditions of threat. of equilibrium. When confronted with a signif- REASON OF REACTANCE both rational and emotional reasons behind Cambridge University Press has published icant perceived threat, the human mind loses While there are several dynamics in play non-compliance and lead by example. an article clearly showing the inverse relation- its inherent state of equilibrium. At this time, while people respond to a health message, Stopping third wave is possible and togeth- ship between mask and sense of masculinity. there is an intense urge to go back to equilibri- reactance is an important factor to consider. er we can do it. The authors highlight that masculinity and um, which can be achieved by controlling the Psychological reactance is often a reason for toughness are connected to the negative reac- threat or controlling the fearful mind. resistance to health messages. The writer is a Pharma Marketing, Advertising, tion to wearing masks. For example, if a farmer knows that the field Reactance is a state where people become Branding professional, and author of The This explains why many leaders, irrespec- is infested with snakes, he adequately covers his upset if a message poses a risk to their free- Perfect Pill: 10 Steps to Build a Strong tive of their political parties, avoid masks. feet and ankles where the maximum bites hap- dom. Brehm, a renowned psychologist, discov- Healthcare Brand, with SAGE India sunday magazine BE CAREFUL ABOUT READING HEALTH BOOKS. YOU MAY DIE books 8 OF A MISPRINT — MARK TWAIN HYDERABAD, May 23, 2021

Himalayan Challenge: India, China and the Quest for Peace is a book as scholarly and interesting as Dr Subramanian Swamy. A must read for those interested in India-China ties, says KUMAR CHELLAPPAN number of former diplomats and foreign policy experts based in India have pub- lished books and research papers on India-China and AIndia-Pakistan ties, but nobody has been able to, so far, furnish a solution to the underlying issues of discontent. Daily we see news channels and maga- zines accord the status of international A TALL ORDER foreign policy specialists to many “experts”, and yet these “experts” fail to come out with a China or Pak policy that can help put the apprehensions behind us. Instead of former diplomats who take pleasure in patting their own backs for their prowess in golf courses and international connections, what our HIMALAYAN CHALLENGE: country needs is real experts who could INDIA, CHINA AND THE QUEST resolve its age-old issues with the neigh- FOR PEACE bouring countries. In my view, what we Subramanian Swamy need is a person with the brain of Harish Salve, the patience of Nani Rupa, ` 595 Palkhivala and the executive skill of KPS Gill to manage China and Pakistan. It is at this juncture that Dr so. “The 1959 disturbances in Tibet Subramanian Swamy, MP and former which saw the Dalai Lama seeking asy- cabinet minister, has come out with the lum in India proved Nehru wrong,” Dr book Himalayan Challenge: India , Swamy pointed out. Sardar Vallabhbhai China and the Quest for Peace, pub- Patel in a letter dated 7 November 1950 lished by Rupa Books. The book carries had cautioned and warned Nehru about forward several issues that Dr Swamy the perfidy the Chinese has reserved for had addressed in his earlier book, India’s India. Nehru chose to ignore words of China Perspective (2001, Konark wisdom from the Sardar and the coun- Publishers). try continues to pay for his foolishness. Dr Swamy is an experienced He also said the Chinese economy Chinese hand and in my view, if there is could be ruined if India starts importing anyone in India who is capable of high- electronic and other manufactured lighting the real issues haunting India goods from east Asian countries like and China, it is him. Dr Swamy teaches Taiwan and opt for value addition. economics to policy makers in China, “Nearly 80 per cent of the goods speaks fluent Mandarin and enjoys a dumped on India by China are goods powerful rapport with people who mat- China, the stand off was repeated at a approach, says Dr Swamy in his book. uncertain terms that Tibet was an inte- Though the Chinese has built a purchased by the Chinese from East ter in that country. different place. Even if India bends backwards to please gral part of China. “Dalai Lama is wel- series of ports at strategic points in the Asian nations in semi processed stage. Even today, the trade between the When Xi came to India after the the Chinese by recognising that coun- come to stay in India to propagate spiri- Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of They complete the processing and re- two nations continues to be in favour of 2019 Lok Sabha elections for the try’s hegemony over Tibet, they view tuality but not politics. Two Prime Bengal, India can counter it in associa- export the same to India,” he said. China. The firecracker industry in Mahabalipuam summit, Modi charmed India with suspicion. Ministers of India, Jawaharlal Nehru tion with Indonesia, feels Dr Swamy. Most of the East Asian nations were Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi has gone bust his Chinese guest wearing a typical According to Dr Swamy, India and and Atal Behari Vajpayee had declared “Build a major port in the 90 km stretch willing to set up their manufacturing because of smuggled firecrackers from Tamil Nadu veshti, angavastram and China constitute 36 per cent of the Tibet an integral part of China and the between Andaman Nicobar islands and plants in India. “But our infrastructure China. cotton shirt, much to the surprise of world population and the two countries subject ends there. The Chinese are Sumatra. China’s international trade facilities are in a state of mess. Unless it All eyes turn to the two neighbours Tamil Nadu politicians. would be able to control global affairs if afraid whether India would join USA in passes through this region and we can is rectified and revived, no one would whenever a meeting between the pre- If the words of K R Nagarajan, they work in tandem. “Issues like visa, the eventuality of an uprising in Tibet. It call the shots. Moreover, Indonesia is come to India,” said Dr Swamy. miers takes place. A lot of hype was founder of Ramraj & Company (the line of control and Tibet are mere pin- is our responsibility to clear that appre- not at all disposed favourably towards The book has reproduced the inter- generated when Indian Prime Minister pioneers in manufacturing branded pricks which could be addressed if India hension from the mind of the Chinese China,” he writes. view/discussion Dr Swamy had with Narendra Modi entertained Chinese Veshti) are to be believed, sales of veshti speaks to China from a position of leadership,” says Dr Swamy. Dr Swamy pointed out that the ties Deng Xiaoping in 1981. That explains President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad and angavastram shot up after the strength,” he had said. He is hopeful of solving the border between the two Asian giants dated everything. Has any CPI(M) leader met immediately after the former’s swearing Mahabalipuram summit! That was the He is of the view that the issues conflict through diplomacy. “The back to 3000 years. “Before 1962, there Deng and held discussions with him? in as Prime Minister in 2014. Ironically, only positive outcome of the high pro- between India and China could be Chinese argue that they would not never was any military conflict between For the Marxists, Deng was their while Modi and Xi were having “Chai file meeting. Within months, whatever resolved if our government have struc- accept the McMahon Line, the border India and China. The 1962 war was a Tiruppati Balaji or Lord Ayyappa (to get Pe Charcha” in Sabarmati Ashram in the positive vibes were generated at the sea tured its policy based on intentions and between the two countries, because it fall out of the short sighted policies fol- a darshan for 30 seconds and that too backdrop of various dance items, the side resort gave way to animosity and capacity. “You should understand your was drawn by the British. But the same lowed by former Prime Minister from a distance of 50 meters!). Chinese Army were infiltrating into India lost the lives of her gallant army as well as the Chinese’ intention and Chinese consider as sacrosanct the Jawaharlal Nehru,” he said. Himalayan Challenge is a book as Indian borders and having a stand off officers. However hard Indian leaders capacity,” said Dr Swamy. McMahon Line between it and According to Dr Swamy, Tibet was scholarly and interesting as Dr Swamy. with Indian soldiers. The matter did not try to charm the Chinese leadership, the He also wanted Dalai Lama, the Myanmar which too was drawn by the handed over to China by Nehru though A must read for those interested in end there. During Modi’s return visit to latter continue with their treacherous spiritual leader of Tibet, to be told in no British,” Dr Swamy points out. he was advised by Sardar Patel not to do India-China ties. NEW ARRIVALS To Eat Like a Dawoodi Bohra

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Or Shanaya’s mother, He had laid down multiple Munaf Kapadia with According to tradition, us Amrita Aunty, who had a running feud with conditions before allowing us to Bohras sit on the floor on a Baman? Or mean old retired principal Lina make the TBK Home Dining Zahabia Rajkotwala square cloth mat called a safra Almeida who now makes lethal detox Experience official. One of them HarperCollins India, `399 and eat from a thaal, which is a smoothies? Or the old and immobile Mr entailed memorizing fifty pages large steel platter. The average Alimchandani with a long-buried secret? of text — basically anything and Gujaratis, Parsis and Bohras thaal is three feet in diameter The seemingly listless days of the everything that he had found with the same last name and placed on top of a kundli lockdown, when secrets and tensions about the Dawoodi Bohra com- because, like the practice was at (anything that gives the thaal a bubbled below the surface, come back to munity — online. He made me the time, we derived our last slight elevation). Seven or eight life in this gripping and entertaining promise that I would represent names from what we did profes- hungry guests can be seated whodunit. With Murder at Daisy the community properly and sionally (Lokhandwala, around it, cross-legged (or Apartments, bestselling author Shabnam answer questions accurately. Chitalwala, Baldiwala, Kapadia, somewhere between cross- Minwalla brings her phenomenal gift for dramatic storytelling to a new genre. Telling guests that the Bohra Merchant, etc.) or where the legged and a padmasana) so thaal was three feet in diameter family resided or used to reside that everyone can reach the cen- because Bohras were at one (Pardiwala, Udaipurwala, tre of the thaal. At any Bohra IT’S A WONDERFUL point in time giants was unac- Rajkotwala , etc.). function, you are likely to find LIFE: ROADS TO ceptable! Our food was fantastically yourself randomly sitting HAPPINESS Though, if I’d been asked improved. From the meat-heavy around a thaal, shoulder-to- Ruskin Bond this question pre-TBK, that may diet that the dry landscape of shoulder with complete Aleph/Rupa, `399 have been my answer. the Middle East afforded us, we strangers. Here’s a glimpse of a little now had access to abundant At the end of the meal, you In a grey and frightened world that I learnt. green vegetables, grain, fresh will either hate your fellow din- driven to despair by the Dawoodi Bohras are a sub- fruit, dairy and whole spices ers because somebody grabbed pandemic, Ruskin Bond’s luminous new sect of the Ismaili branch of times over from its Ismaili Islamic faith across the western manently enriched by the that form such an important your samosa before you could book, It’s a Wonderful Life, cuts through the gloom like a blade of bright steel. His Shia Islam. That sounds like a branch due to succession wars. coast of India. Today, members Gujarati communities that we part of Indian cooking. get to it. Or, in all likelihood, unerring eye seeks out the joys and positive mouthful, and I could delve into Our religious leadership (Dai al- of our small community are set- came to coexist with. Bohras When I was growing up, if you will make friends, get the truths to be found in the smallest of the finer points of the origins Mutlaq), that had built its power tled in large numbers across adopted a dialect of Gujarati as anyone asked me, ‘Munaf, what latest on the chawl gossip and incidents that occur in our lives, the good and religious evolution of the centre in Yemen since 1151, many Indian cities: Gujarat, their mother tongue (what we religion do you belong to?’ I maybe even crack a potential news and sources of happiness that we Bohra community, but for the transferred the seat of adminis- Maharashtra, West Bengal, now call ‘dawat ni zubaan’); to would have said gaming is my business partnership! often miss out on as a result of the anxiety time being I’ll spare us all the tration of the dawat or religious Rajasthan, Karnataka and this day, we are often mistaken religion. But otherwise, any real and bad news that has pervaded our daily history lesson and distil the mission to Sidhpur in Gujarat in Andhra Pradesh. for Parsis or even Gujaratis awareness of religious identity Excerpted with permission existence over the past year. Perceptive, story of our multilayered her- 1567. A consequence of migra- when we speak. This confusion came from Mom’s food and from How I Quit Google to Sell uplifting, and deeply moving, It’s a itage to a few fun facts. There had been a whole- tion, certain social, cultural, lin- can also be attributed to our last memories of eating around a Samosas by Munaf Kapadia with Wonderful Life is another triumph from one The Bohra community was some and peaceful acceptance guistic and economic values of names. Take my own, for exam- Bohra thaal — either at home Zahabia Rajkotwala, published of our most beloved writers. formed by splitting several of our unique practice of the the Bohra community were per- ple — Kapadia. 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COVIDCOVID ANDAND AFTERAFTER More than half a million people may have to go through the horrifying struggle to latch on to dear life after recovering from Corona, writes MUSBA HASHMI

69-year-old male Diabetic and ditions are known as “long Covid” or “long- hypertensive patient got down haul Covid”. In such cases, a patient contin- with fever earlier this month. At ues to experience symptoms of the disease Mystery of first, he thought of it as viral, but four weeks after initial recovery,” Dr Deepak when the fever didn’t go even after Verma, Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Atwo days, he underwent an RT-PCR test. Hospital, Ghaziabad, tells you. Positive, the report said. He had mild COVID He agrees with Ali and tells you that Black Fungus and was treated in home isolation with oral Covid-19 is also affecting multiple organs and anticoagulants and other supportive drugs. body systems, including heart and blood ves- hile we are still fighting the deadly second The symptoms went away soon and he recov- sels, lungs, kidneys, skin, brain and nerves. wave of COVID-19, many States are ered in 15 days. The man and his family took This virus has the potential to directly Wreporting a rash of mucormycosis aka black a sigh of relief. However, this is not the end involve lung cells, leading to lung fibrosis. fungus cases. of the story. They stimulate the fibroblasts, causing fibro- While some doctors believe it is a post-Covid To everyone’s surprise, one week later he sis of the lungs and that is a tripling problem. complication, there are no reports to back the fact. complained of acute pain in the right leg. “That is, you land with a ‘triple lung’, leading Also, several doctors disagree with the notion and Something neither the patient nor his fami- to fatigue and you always pant for breath,” say that it is simply an opportunistic infection and ly members anticipated. Investigations THE INCREASED Verma says. attacks people with a compromised immune revealed very high d dimer levels and deep DEATHS CAN ALSO BE Available data indicates that about a system. It is also said to be a hospital acquired venous thrombosis. It is a condition that quarter of those with COVID-19 suffer from infection. occurs after a blood clot forms in a large vein, ATTRIBUTED TO HEART symptoms four-five weeks after testing pos- “Black fungus is an opportunistic infection and most often in the calf. Pain, swelling and ATTACKS AND itive, and about one in 10 experience symp- attacks people with a compromised immune sometimes pulmonary embolism (or a sud- toms after 12 weeks. system. Certain people like transplant patients, den blockage in the lung) can occur, making MULTIPLE ORGAN “While there is no conclusive evidence, cancer patients and people on immunosuppression deep vein thrombosis a life-threatening con- FAILURE AS A RESULT people may experience post-Covid conditions are at high risk. The fungal spores are present in dition. But, fortunately the doctors were able due to persistence of the virus in some parts our environment but can infect only when the to save the patient because of early treatment. OF POST-COVID of the body that are sheltered from the immune system is down. Hence, we generally see However, not everyone might be as lucky immune system,” Verma adds. these infections limited to a particular patient as this man. Though the number of Corona COMPLICATIONS. IT IS Certain post Covid complications can be group,” Dr Sumana Arora, Vice President, Clinical cases is declining in India, the country is star- DISHEARTENING TO quite severe ranging right from death to con- Services, DayToDay Health, tells you. ing at the horrendous possibility of patients tinued breathlessness, post Covid pneumonia, However, we are seeing an explosion of black recovering from COVID, but succumbing to WARNING SIGNS SAY THAT PEOPLE inappropriate sinus and anxiety. These can last fungus infections lately in our country, especially a heart attack or organ failure soon after. l Fatigue l Fast or pounding WITH CVDs ARE AT A anywhere between two weeks and five with the COVID pandemic. Why, you ask? l Shortness of heartbeat months. “The novel Coronavirus infection by itself is MILLIONS AT RISK breath or l Loss of smell or HIGHER RISK OF “We have seen hundreds of cases till now. diabetogenic. Further, the covid infection has two “It is estimated that 26 per cent of the difficulty in taste LOSING THE BATTLE And, one of them was a famous paediatrician, phases — the viral phase and the inflammatory COVID patients can exhibit post covid com- breathing l Depression or who was admitted in our hospital. He suffered phase. And not necessarily the infected patient goes plications,” says Dr Mubasheer Ali, Senior l Cough anxiety AGAINST COVID. IN from inappropriate sinus tachycardia for through both phases. Most of the patients go Internal Medicine Consultant, Apollo l Joint pain l Fever SUCH A SCENARIO, about four months after recovering from through only a mild illness in the form of the viral TeleHealth. The long-term effects may include l Chest pain l Dizziness when COVID. Every time he stood up and walk, his phase and do not enter the inflammatory phase at fatigue, cardiac, respiratory symptoms, and l Swelling of limbs you stand PATIENTS WITH heart rate would shoot up to 150 per minute. all. However, for the patients who do enter the neurological symptoms. l Memory, l Worsened UNDERLYING He would develop severe palpitations and inflammatory phase of the illness, steroids are the Looking at the current figures of recov- concentration or symptoms after would have to sit down immediately. A visit standard of treatment. Unfortunately, we are seeing ered cases, more than half a million people sleep problems physical or DISEASES SHOULD BE to the toilet was like preparing for a marathon indiscriminate use of steroids even in the viral may have to go through the horrifying strug- l Muscle pain or mental activities MORE CAREFUL THAN for him. He would think 10 times before stand- phase, which is doing more harm than good. This is gle to latch on to dear life. Currently, India headache ing up. It was a severe case and quite unfor- leading to more patients entering the inflammatory has seen 22,712,735 recovered cases, which is EVER AND SHOULD tunate too because it was a helpless situation. phase,” she adds. 99 per cent of the total cases with just one per is the increased thrombogenicity in the Thankfully, he has recovered now and is doing Additionally, poor sugar monitoring control and cent deaths. The latest post-Covid complica- blood. TAKE PROPER CARE perfectly great,” adds Bajaj. improper tapering of steroids add to the problem. tions story is giving a twist to the tale as the “The Covid-19 infection increases the OF THEMSELVES EVEN The fact that India is the Diabetic Capital of the country might see more deaths in the months thrombogenicity in the blood. This leads to BE ALERT, BE SAFE world doesn’t help either. “It is also suspected that to come. thickening of blood owing to prothrombot- AFTER THEY HAVE The only way, Jhamb says, to avoid these the use of industrial oxygen, dirty masks and The post COVID complications are com- ic conditions. This virus makes the blood RECOVERED FROM deaths is to take proper care even after recov- unclean tubes when using oxygen therapy is also mon in vulnerable patients such as patients thicker, which leads to formation of blood ering from the virus. leading to this infection, not to mention the unclean above 60 years with or without comorbidities clots which can later result in cardiac arrest. THE INFECTION. THIS “The increased deaths can also be attrib- water for humidification for oxygen therapy,” she such as Diabetes, hypertension and cardiac Also, COVID-19 has endothelial disease IS THE ONLY WAY uted to heart attacks and multiple organ fail- says. disorders. The country has about 54.5 million qualities that damage the inner lining of blood ure as a result of post-Covid complications. It Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj, Gyneacologist cardiovascular diseases patients (according to vessels of the heart and arteries which makes DEATHS RELATED TO is disheartening to say that people with CVDs Obstetrician and IVF expert, Nurture IVF, agrees with a previous data), 77 million Diabetics, as of it difficult for the heart to pump blood as it POST-COVID are at a higher risk of losing the battle against Arora and says that this is not per se a complication 2020, and similarly people struggling with is supposed to do,” Dr DK Jhamb, Director & COVID. In such a scenario, patients with of COVID-19 alone, it can happen to anybody serious ailments that are likely to get aggra- HOD Cardiology, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, COMPLICATIONS CAN underlying diseases should be more careful whose immunity is compromised. vated post COVID. Not only people with tells you. BE REDUCED IN THE than ever and should take proper care of them- “Patients with malignancies or HIV also have comorbidities, but the ones who have suffered selves even after they have recovered from the compromised immune system and are at a higher severe COVID symptoms are equally at risk. STRUGGLE WITH LONG-HAUL COVID COMING MONTHS infection. This is the only way deaths related risk of getting fungal infection,” Bajaj says. “It is found that individuals with a severe “It is found that individuals with a severe — DR DK JHAMB, to post-Covid complications can be reduced This fungus can enter through the sinuses into disease at the start of their illness have a disease at the start of their illness have a in the coming months,” Jhamb opines. the brain and the lungs and from the brain. It could greater risk of long-term cardiac complica- greater risk of long-term cardiac complica- DIRECTOR & HOD While, Ali suggests it is important to diag- damage the eyes also. A very high mortality rate as tions secondary to COVID-19. But, recent sci- tions secondary to COVID-19. But, recent sci- nose and treat the post-Covid complications high as 50 per cent found to be associated with entific data suggests that even people with entific data suggests that even people with CARDIOLOGY, PARAS early, in order to reduce mortality. “Early signs mucormycosis. The disease can be easily cured if it mild COVID-19 may develop long-term mild COVID-19 may develop long-term HOSPITALS, GURUGRAM of post-Covid complications depend on the is picked up at the early stages with drugs. health complications that go well beyond the health complications that go well beyond the organ or the system involved post recovery. “If the disease gets at advanced stage which lungs,” Ali adds. lungs,” Ali adds. Complications range widely involving cardiac, often happens in people with COVID-19, it becomes Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder & Director, Although most people with COVID-19 neurological and respiratory systems. Take for difficult to treat it. People with COVID and Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, says that get better within weeks of illness, some peo- example, if there is an impending cardiac com- mucormycosis may have headache, breathlessness, deaths in such cases is not new in the second ple experience post-Covid conditions. “Post- plication then the patient can experience typ- difficulty in timing well or difficulty in vision along wave. It happens due to heart attack or because Covid conditions are a wide range of new, ical cardiac symptoms such as chest pain, pal- with other symptoms. Mucormycosis is potentially of developing severe post Covid pneumonia returning, or ongoing health problems peo- pitations, heaviness in the chest and others. life-threatening condition and should be treated leading to low oxygen levels in the patient, ple can experience more than four weeks after This can further lead to increased chances of timely with adequate emphasis on all possible requiring ventilator support and then dying. first being infected with the virus that caus- heart attacks. So, one has to be alert and should curative drugs and procedures,” Bajaj says. The reason for cardiac arrests in such cases es COVID-19. These post-Covid health con- keep a watchful eye on the symptoms,” he says. kaleid scope backpage HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MAY 23, 2021 ‘Can't live without Didi’: BJP's Sonali Guha wants to rejoin Trinamool ormer TMC MLA Sonali Guha, she said. "The way a fish cannot who switched over to the BJP stay out of the water, I will not be How Bill Gates' Fahead of the elections, on able to live without you, Didi. I Saturday wrote to Chief Minister seek your forgiveness and if you Mamata Banerjee, apologising to don't forgive me, I won't be able her for leaving the party and to live. Please allow me to come urging her to take her back. In the back and spend the rest of my life carefully curated geek image letter, which was shared by Ms in your affection," she wrote in Guha on Twitter, she said that she Bengali. Ms Guha, a four-time left the party after being MLA and once considered to be emotional. "I am writing this with the "shadow" of the chief minister, a broken heart that I took the was among the slew of TMC Neither Virat Nor wrong decision of joining another leaders who switched over to the Rohit , Mohammad unraveled in 2 weeks party after being emotional. I BJP ahead of the assembly could not get accustomed there," elections. Amir picks ‘most efore all the reve- revered. During the heyday Foundation, which eventu- editor spots at major publi- difficult’ batsman lations about his of the PC revolution, he ally gave away more than cations lusting after Bill's divorce, dubious was the ruthless nerd- $50 billion to fight malaria world-changing ideas. His ore than 1.6 crore he's bowled to workplace behav- turned-tycoon who brutal- and AIDS and boost child- 2015 TED Talk racked up COVID-19 vaccine ormer Pakistan fast- ior and ties to ly and profanely berated hood vaccination rates, tens of millions of views, Over 1.6 cr Covid vax Mdoses are still bowler Mohammad BJeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates underlings and allegedly earning the couple wide- his occasional book recom- available with states and FAmir opened up on his was just America's hug- tried to slash Microsoft spread praise, not to men- mendations were greeted union territories, and over rivalry with India skipper gable billionaire techno- cofounder Paul Allen's tion Time's 2005 "Persons like Oprah endorsements, 2.67 lakh doses will be philanthropist. Sure, he equity in the company of the Year" cover with and it wasn't too long doses still available supplied to them in the next Virat Kohli and also picked the "most difficult" had accumulated absurd while he was undergoing U2's Bono. Less than a before Barack Obama three day, the Union health batsman he has bowled to. riches from cofounding cancer treatment in the decade after Microsoft's awarded him the ministry said today. Amir, while speaking on Microsoft Corp. and lived early 1980s. (Gates has said antitrust trial, Gates was Presidential Medal of with states: Centre In a statement, the ministry Cricwick's YouTube in a $130 million mansion his recollection of events making the rounds on Freedom. said more than 21 crore channel, lavished praise with an indoor trampoline differed from Allen's.) Capitol Hill advising law- This was more than vaccine doses have been on Kohli and hailed his room. But he was also Windows software, his makers on U.S. technology superficial fame. Gates's provided to states and ability to revel in pressure known to drive his kids to flagship creation, was a competitiveness and health civic clout could sway the union territories (UTs). situations. The Pakistan school, binge Modern buggy mess that frustrated initiatives. discourse on critical and "Of this, the total pacer also said that he Family, dress like Ned millions of consumers, and "I was lucky enough in controversial issues (only consumption, calculated finds it easier to bowl to Flanders and wait in line Steve Jobs groused that my Microsoft work to recently he lobbied to keep based on average up to May Rohit Sharma as for his favorite cheeseburg- Gates and his team showed accumulate an ownership Covid-19 vaccine patent 21, 2021, including compared to bowling ers. "no shame" and "no taste" that was worth a lot of protections in place), an wastage, is 19,73,61,311 against Kohli. However, There was power in in ripping off Apple's prod- money," he told Charlie influence that's threatened doses (as per data available while naming the most Gates's air of down-to- ucts. Even the judge who Rose in 2008, shortly after as more lurid details sur- at 8 am today)," it said. It difficult batsman he's earth dad-dorkdom. Lots oversaw Microsoft's crip- switching to full-time focus face from his current said that 2,67,110 vaccine bowled to, Amir picked of one-percenters donate pling turn-of-the-century on his giving pledges. divorce proceedings. That's doses "are in the pipeline Australia star cricketer big to vital causes; few monopoly trial said Gates "Warren [Buffett] likes to not to suggest NGOs and and will be received by the Steve Smith. achieve Reddit AMA had "a Napoleonic concept call that 'claim checks' on nonprofits will stop taking states/UTs within the next "Steve Smith is the most relatability. Over the past of himself and his compa- society, where you get to his money. But, as skeptics three days". difficult batsman to bowl two decades, Gates tram- ny, an arrogance that say, you know, have a thou- have noted, if he's sought "More than 1.6 crore against in this era because polined off his and his wife derives from power and sand people go build a inappropriate relationships COVID-19 vaccine doses his technique is very Melinda's vast charitable unalloyed success." pyramid for you or do with female employees, the (1,60,13,409) are still different. His stance makes efforts to another stratos- By the 2000s, though, whatever you want." foundation that bears his available with the states/UTs it difficult to bowl against phere of societal influence. the world's richest man Surely, these massive name is probably no longer to be administered," the him, he is good at leaving He became arguably the seemed to have realized he philanthropic claim checks the ideal advocate for statement said. the ball outside off stump leading business voice on had to change this have immensely aided vul- women's empowerment. If and is also strong off his fixing the world's woes, as Redmond-robber-baron nerable populations. he became too close years pads," Amir said. The 29- comfy pontificating about narrative-and that his They've also proved aston- ago with Jeffrey Epstein, year-old pacer lavished eradicating disease and wealth could help. He ishingly effective in rehab- even after Epstein had praise on Kohli and said improving education sys- stepped down as bing his image from tyran- pleaded guilty to soliciting that the Indian skipper has tems on the Ellen Microsoft's CEO and shift- nical technocrat to saintly prostitution from a minor, proved himself in every DeGeneres Show as he was ed his attention to what savior. Good deeds bought Gates is clearly not the format of the game. advocating for climate would become the good will. His and right leader to campaign change and Covid-19 solu- Bill and Melinda's annual against sex trafficking. It's tions on Fox News. Melinda foundation let- not so much that he's at That populist persona Gates ters grew risk of being "cancelled" popped on May 3, when more popu- altogether as he is from Bill and Melinda French lar than being Ctrl-Alt-Deleted Gates announced they were Microsoft from his perch atop the splitting up after 27 years product moral high ground. of marriage. Unflattering launches A spokesperson for particulars quickly (albeit a Gates said that the "rumors emerged, including reports low bar). and speculation surround- Israel-Hamas ceasefire that Bill had an extramari- Media ing Gates's divorce are tal affair and pursued other scrutiny becoming increasingly office romances with mostly absurd," and that "the holds, Egyptian Over 8,800 employees at Microsoft and vanished, claim of mistreatment of affected by Black the humanitarian founda- replaced by employees is false." The tion that carries their perpetual representative added, mediators shuttle Fungus, 23,000 names. In a divorce filing, guest- "Claims that Gates had any vials sent to Melinda said their relation- personal conversations ship was "irretrievably bro- with Epstein in between 2 sides states: Minister ken." The question these meetings, early 9,000 people now is whether which were ceasefire between Israel could curb Israel's economic have been infected Bill's reputation about philan- and Hamas-led recovery from the COVID-19 Nwith mucormycosis is, too. thropy, are APalestinian militants in pandemic and medics said or Black Fungus across It's easy to simply not the Gaza Strip held on Palestinian attacks killed 13 the country, Union forget that true." Saturday as Egyptian media- people in Israel, where the Minister Sadananda Bill Gates tors pressed on with talks with rocket attacks caused panic in Gowda said today. In wasn't the two sides on securing some communities. view of the rapid surge, always so longer-term calm, officials A source familiar with plan- the government has sent publicly said. The ceasefire began ning said U.S. Secretary of over 23,000 additional before dawn on Friday, and State would visit Israel and the vials of a key drug used Palestinians and Israelis are Palestinian Authority in the for the treatment of the now assessing the damage occupied West Bank on fungal infection to the from 11 days of hostilities in Wednesday and Thursday, affected states, he which Israel pounded Gaza hoping to build on the cease- added. "After a detailed with air strikes and militants fire mediated by Egypt with review of rising number fired barrages of rockets at U.S. support. of cases of Israel. Egypt sent a delegation to #Mucormycosis in Palestinian officials put the Israel on Friday to discuss various states, a total of reconstruction costs at tens of ways of firming up the cease- 23,680 additional vials of millions of dollars and med- fire, including with aid for #Amphotericin- B have ical officials said 248 people Palestinians in Gaza, Hamas been allocated to all had been killed in Gaza. The officials told Reuters. States/UTs today. The devastation has raised con- The delegates have since Allocation has been cerns about the humanitarian been shuttling between Israel made based on total situation in the densely popu- and Gaza, with talks continu- number of patients lated enclave. ing on Saturday, the officials which is approximately Economists said the fighting said. 8,848 across country," Mr Gowda, the Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers, tweeted along with the break-up of the number of vials allocated to the affected states. ‘Aung San Suu Kyi in good health, will appear soon’

yanmar's junta and will appear in chief has said court in a few days," he Mdeposed civil- said in an excerpt ian leader Aung San released on social Suu Kyi is in good media Saturday. health and will appear The general was in court within days speaking in Burmese during the general's and his comments first television inter- were translated into view since the coup. Chinese by the net- Min Aung Hlaing, work. who toppled Suu Kyi Asked about Suu in a February 1 putsch, Kyi's political achieve- gave a two-hour inter- ments, the military view to Hong Kong's leader said: "In short, Phoenix Television on she has done every- Thursday, with the full thing she can." programme yet to air. Suu Kyi has not "Aung San Suu Kyi been seen in public is in good health. She's since she was placed been staying at home under house arrest.