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CJI is public CASH SEIZURES DURING TS ASSEMBLY POLLS 2018 authority, falls SC paves way for disqualified under RTI: SC Big politicos have the PNS n NEW DELHI MLAs to contest Dec 5 bypolls The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the last laugh in poll cases office of the Chief Justice of PNS n NEW DELHI India is a public authority and SCdecisionhasexposed L VENKAT RAM REDDY falls within the ambit of the The Supreme Court on n HYDERABAD Right to Information Act. Wednesday upheld the dis- 'OpKamal:Congress A five-judge Constitution qualification of 17 Congress- NEW DELHI: Congress It is an open secret that the bench headed by Chief JD(S) MLAs in Karnataka by the spokesperson Randeep Singh flow of money and liquor dur- Justice Ranjan Gogoi upheld then Assembly Speaker but Surjewala on Wednesday said ing elections cannot be pre- the 2010 Delhi High Court paved the way for them to con- the Supreme Court's decision vented altogether. The reasons verdict and dismissed three test the December 5 by-polls on on the disqualification of 17 are obvious. The only conso- appeals filed by Secretary 15 seats in the state. While MLAs in Karnataka has burst lation is that the Telugu maxim General of the Supreme upholding their disqualifica- the bubble of BJP's 'Operation "Dorikithe donga" (if you are Court and the Central Public tion, the apex court set aside the Kamal.' Taking to Twitter, caught, you are damned) Information officer of the portion of the orders by the then Surjewala demanded the applies. Still, reports of cash apex court. Cautioning that speaker K R Ramesh Kumar by Yediyurappa-led BJP seizures during election cam- RTI cannot be used as a tool which the legislators were dis- government in Karnataka paigning make headlines of surveillance, the top court qualified till the end of the 15th should now be dismissed for because of people's fond hopes in its judgement held that Karnataka Legislative "brazenly and illegally" bringing that at least such cases would As many as 640 cases pertaining to seizure of cash judicial independence has to Assembly's term in 2023. down the Congress-Janata be taken to their logical con- valued at Rs 84.36 crore were reported during the be kept in mind while deal- A bench of justices N V DISQUALIFIED MLAS JOINING BJP Dal(S) alliance government in clusion. What if the police ing with transparency. Ramana, Sanjiv Khanna and BENGALURU: Elated by the Supreme Court's ruling partially in their the state. "The SC's decision book small fry and wink at the Telangana Legislative Assembly polls held in Krishna Murari said it is clear favour, all the 17 disqualified legislators are joining the ruling BJP upholding the disqualification big fish? December 2018. Yet, the Telangana police filed that the Speaker, in exercise of on Thursday ahead of the December 5 by-elections, a party official of "defector MLAs" has burst As many as 640 cases per- his powers under the Tenth said on Wednesday. "All the 17 MLAs, including 14 from the the bubble of BJP's 'Operation taining to seizure of cash val- FIRs in respect of only 159 cases involving seizure JNU rolls back Schedule of the Constitution, Congress and 3 from the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) will join our Kamal'. It's now proved that ued at Rs 84.36 crore were of cash totaling Rs 28.27 crore "does not have the power to party on Thursday here and 15 of them will contest in the by- BJP brazenly and illegally reported during the Telangana proposed hostel either indicate the period for elections on our party symbol," BJP state unit spokesman G brought down an elected Legislative Assembly polls held which a person is disqualified, Madhusudana said. The apex court earlier in the day upheld their JD(S)-Congress govt in in December 2018. Yet, the during the TS Assembly polls. an analysis of the data obtained fee hike or to bar someone contesting disqualification by former state assembly speaker K.R. Ramesh Karnataka. Telangana police filed FIRs in What is more illuminating through RTI queries. NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal elections". "We must be careful Kumar. However, the 3-judge bench allowed them to contest the respect of only 159 cases in respect of the cases booked It was observed that in most Nehru University's executive to remember that the desirabil- by-elections from the assembly segments they resigned in mid- the proceedings of the House or involving seizure of cash total- is that police filed FIR per- of the cases, the names of those committee on Wednesday ity of a particular rule or law, July before they were disqualified and expelled by their parties by adjudication petitions, it said. ing Rs 28.27 crore. As for the taining to cash seizures involv- behind the movement of cash rolled back the proposed hos- should not in any event be July-end for defying their party whip. They had stayed away from The constitutional responsi- remaining cases - 481, involv- ing petty amounts, including as was known to officials but no tel fee hike and also has now confused with the question of the assembly on July 23 when the former coalition government led bility endowed upon the ing cash totaling Rs 56.09 low as Rs 500, while leaving cases were filed against them, proposed a scheme for eco- existence of the same, and con- by CM HD Kumaraswamy lost the trust-vote in the assembly, Speaker has to be scrupulously crore, the culprits were out those involving huge cash indicating that that sharks nomic assistance to students stitutional morality should never leading to the fall of the 14-month-old coalition government the followed and his political affil- released without any cases piles totaling lakhs. were allowed to go scot-free, from Economically Weaker be replaced by political moral- same night (July 23). iations cannot come in the way being booked against them. These are some of the while cases were booked Sections (EWS). ity, in deciding what the of adjudication, the apex court This includes cases involving shocking findings that against minnows unabashed- The move comes as a huge Constitution mandates," the said, adding, there is a need to hawala transactions! emerged following RTI queries ly. For instance, in Gadwal success for the agitating stu- bench said in its 109-page judge- duty of being neutral" in addi- are being denied stable govern- consider strengthening certain This indicates that cases raised by the Forum for Good rural, a case was registered dents who have been on strike ment. The court said there is a tion to political parties indulging ments. The Speaker, being a aspects so that such "undemo- were booked in respect of a Governance with various after a paltry sum of Rs 500 for over 15 days now. growing trend of Speakers act- in horse trading and corrupt neutral person, is expected to act cratic practices" are discouraged mere 24 per cent of the total police units across the state. was seized from an individual. "Executive Committee ing against the "constitutional practices due to which citizens independently while conducting and checked. cash seizure cases reported The Forum released details of Continued on Page 4 announces major rollback in the hostel fee and other stip- ulations. Also proposes a scheme for economic assis- Businessman tance to the EWS students. Dump of Rs 12 cr TS Govt ‘no' to HC proposal on SC Time to get back to classes," R. robbed of Subrahmanyam, Union Education Secretary, tweeted demonetised notes Rs 30 lakh on Wednesday. panel for resolving RTC strike The move comes after the Miscreants use executive committee of the unearthed in Khammam university meet to discuss the Files affidavit in HC HC adjourns case to November 18 pepper spray hostel draft manual which PNS n KHAMMAM has been at the heart of the PNS n HYDERABAD controversy that brought the The Khammam police Incident at varsity to boil. unearthed a huge dump of The Telangana government on Loss to RTC demonetised currency notes Wednesday expressed its Mahankali area at Marlapadu village of inability to accept the propos- due to strike PNS n HYDERABAD Vemsoor mandal in al of the High Court for con- PM will take Khammam district late on stitution of a high-powered put at Rs 400 Cr Some as-yet unidentified Tuesday night. The police committee comprising three HYDERABAD: The 40-day- persons allegedly robbed a decision on seized the stash of nullified former judges of Supreme long indefinite strike businessman of Rs. 30 lakh notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 Court of India to resolve the launched by RTC employees, after spraying pepper into his Ayodhya trust denominations with face value operandi of the racket, the ongoing dispute of TSRTC longest ever in the annals of eyes at Mahankali area of NEW DELHI: Union Culture of Rs 12 crore. According to ACP said the gang, led by employees, who have been on A Naresh, who committed the state transport Secunderabad on Tuesday and Tourism Minister Prahlad Kallur ACP Venkatesh, the Madhar, had been conning an indefinite strike for the last suicide, and (right) family undertaking, has caused the night. Patel on Wednesday said the police stumbled upon the people into exchanging their 40 days. It urged the court to members wailing over his corporation losses totaling According to the police, decision on the formation of dump during investigations original notes with the coun- refer the matter to State Labour body being taken in a Rs 400 crore till date, at the the businessman, Roopa the Ayodhya Trust will be following the recent arrest of terfeits by placing them in Commissioner, while noting procession by RTC employees rate of Rs 11 crore per day. Ram, who works with Rohit taken at the level of the prime the king-pin of a racket between the bundles of nulli- that he is the appropriate adju- Compounding the woes of Jewellers, had gone to minister. "The decision on the involved in circulation of fake fied Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 dication authority for taking RTC, say officials, the Navkar Jewelers at Pot trust — how will it be formed, notes. The accused, identified notes. further steps in the matter as Another worker commits ‘suicide’ running of RTC buses with Market in Secunderabad to who all will be its members - as Shaik Madar, belongs to G Venkatesh Narayana and per Section 10 of the the help of temporary drivers bring cash from them. After - will be taken at the level of Gowrigudem village of K Hanumantha Rao were Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. HYDERABAD: Another Telangana State Road Transport Corporation and conductors is not taking Rs 30 lakh from the the prime minister, I cannot Sathupalli mandal in the dis- taken into custody in con- It also told a division bench of (TSRTC) driver allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday in generating enough revenues shop located on the first comment more on this," Singh trict. Explaining the modus nection with the stash. the HC that there was no such Mahabubabad district as the indefinite stir by the employees' unions for the unviable transport floor of a building, Ram told a television channel. provision for the constitution entered the 40th day. A Naresh, 45, consumed some poisonous undertaking. The worst part descended to the cellar, Settling the fractious issue of a high-powered committee substance at his house in the early hours and was rushed to a hospital is that people of the state where the robbers reported- that goes back more than a comprising former Supreme by his family where he died, policesaid. Already, four RTC employees have been encountering ly attacked him with pepper century, the Supreme Court SC strikes down Finance Act amendments Court judges. had ended their lives and some others attempted suicide in different untold difficulties because of spray, snatched the money, parts of Telangana since the strike began on October 5. A senior police the protracted strike. The backed the construction of a NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down rules The state government made and fled the place. official said Naresh resorted to the extreme step apparently "upset" strike entered the 40th day Ram temple by a government in the amended Finance Act 2017 on tribunals and directed the these remarks while arguing Police suspect that Ram whether the ongoing RTC issue would be resolved. A purported on Wednesday as both sides trust at the disputed site in government to reformulate fresh norms with respect to before the HC in a batch of was being followed before he suicide note in the name of Naresh allegedly mentioned that the state - the government panel and Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on appointment of tribunal members. A bench headed by Chief Public Interest Litigation peti- entered Navkar Jewellers. government was not responding properly to the stir, the official said RTC workers' unions - have Saturday and ruled that an Justice Ranjan Gogoi directed the Ministry of law to conduct tions filed on the ongoing On receipt of information, and added that its authenticity has to be verified. Scores of stuck to their stated alternative five-acre plot must impact study and submit report to the apex court. The top court indefinite strike and issuance police reached the spot and TSRTCworkers and employees along with members of some political positions. be found for a mosque in the directed that appointment in tribunals should be in accordance with of 5,100 private route permits took up investigation. A case parties took his body in a procession from the hospital towards the Hindu holy town. respective statutes. of TSRTC. Continued on Page 4 has been registered. Hunt is Continued on Page 3 RTC depot raising slogans against the government. Continued on Page 4 on to nab the miscreants. TODAY ALMANAC CC cameras, fire-fighting Month & Paksham: Give priority to senior citizens' complaints: HM Kartik& Krishna Paksha Panchangam equipment at revenue offices Tithi : Dwitiya: 07.54 pm Mounting cases of abandonment, ill-treatment by kin PNS n HYDERABAD Nakshatram: Rohini: 10:48 pm PNS n HYDERABAD case as if there were no major Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start The Minister directed crimes. The surprising 'dip' in The Principal Commissioner any important work) Hyderabad has been witnessing the DGP to issue suitable such cases suggests negligence (Land Administration) has Rahukalam: 01:24 pm – 02:48 pm mounting cases of elder abuse. instructions to police towards the requests of senior issued orders to District Yamagandam: 06:23 am – 07:48 am Many senior citizens in the city, authorities and SHOs in citizens, going by the ground Collectors asking them to Varjyam: 02:32 pm - 04:11 pm upon being ill-treated, dispos- reality. Citing this, senior citi- provide police security at sessed or abandoned by their the State to consider the zens urged the government to be revenue offices in light of the 07:00 pm - 06-07 am kin, run from pillar to post as complaints lodged by considerate towards them and recent murder of Vijaya Gulika: 09:12 am - 10:36 am their complaints to police senior citizens on priority rescue them from ill-treatment Reddy, MRO of According to the Good Time: (to start any important work) remain unheard. Tired of the and harassment at the hands of Abdullahpurmet, in her basis and to initiate special orders issued Amritakalam: 07:30 pm - 09:09 pm lack of response to their com- their adult children and legal office. The Collectors have on Wednesday, plaints, some of such aggrieved prompt action heirs irregularly claiming shares been asked to also ensure Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:37 am - 12:22 pm collectors have been senior citizens residing in vari- as per law in their property. They pointed fire-fighting equipment and HYDERABAD ous parts of the twin cities of out that even well-to-do children provide CC cameras at all the asked to provide Hyderabad and Secunderabad often neglected old and hapless revenue offices. According CCTV cameras using WEATHER gave a representation to Home plaints lodged by senior citizens It may be mentioned here that Yet, as per NCRB report, only 14 parents. to the special orders issued on available funds Forecast: Clear with periodic clouds Minister Mohammed on priority basis and to initiate during the year 2018-19, cases were reported under The senior citizens claimed Wednesday, collectors have Temp: 29/19 Mahmood Ali on Wednesday. prompt action as per law. Hyderabad registered over 70 'crime against senior citizens' in that they were being deprived of been asked to provide CCTV Humidity: 72% The Minister then directed Abandonment of senior citizens complaints at the tribunals from 2017. The number of such cases the rights to live decently and cameras using available available at the office at that Sunrise: 06.20 the Director General of Police has become a regular issue in senior citizens over harassment reported in 2016 and 2015 were respectfully as guaranteed and funds. Special time should be time. Collectors have been Sunset: 05.40 to issue suitable instructions to the city, with at least 10 senior by kin. That apart, the number 40 and 48 respectively. Most of protected under the Maintenance identified to receive griev- asked to sensitise the revenue Current Weather Conditions police authorities and SHOs in citizens being left at Osmania of suicides among senior citizens the cases registered in 2017 & Welfare of Parents & Senior ances from public and all rev- staff on important pieces of Updated November 13, 2019 5:00 PM the State to consider the com- General Hospital every month. in the capital has been rising. pertained to attempt-to-murder Citizens Act, 2007. enue employees should be legislation. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 hyderabad 02

MRO MURDER CASE PRIORITY FOR RURAL Kin of attender Trainee Civil Servants allege apathy by government turn bizmen for a day PNS n HYDERABAD DEVELOPMENT: ERRABELLI n PNS HYDERABAD PNS n WARANGAL The trainee Civil Servants, The condition of office atten- representing 23 states and 15 Panchayath Raj Minister der, Chandraiah, who sus- services, organised "FETE- Errabelli Dayakar Rao on tained severe burns while The Mela", a day-long fun- Wednesday asserted that the trying to save MRO Vijaya filled food-cum-recreation government was firm on uplift Reddy in Abdullahpur, was extravaganza, on Wednesday, of rural areas and gram pan- stated to be very critical. as a part of their rigorous chayaths in the entire state. It may be recalled that a 94th Foundation Course (FC) Speaking at a function farmer Suresh armed with at Dr. MCR HRD Institute. organised in connection with petrol went to the MRO The trainee Civil Servants the tractors distribution to the office on Monday last and not only showcased their culi- gram panchayaths on poured petrol on the MRO nary skills and dishing out Wednesday, the Minister said Vijaya Reddy and set her mouth-watering delicacies, that there was no dearth for ablaze. Later, he also immo- which reflected the true diver- funds in Gram Panchayaths lated himself and succumbed sity of India, but also proactive- Trainee Civil Servants with B P Acharya, IAS, Spl. Chief Secretary and DG, and all these funds would be to burns while undergoing ly sold them as hard-core busi- Dr MCR HRD Institute and others at 'FETE-The Mela', on Wednesday utilised for the development of treatment in Gandhi hospital nessmen. The dishes at various the villages in the coming recently. However, the MRO's stalls included fish curry, jal putting in place a perfect mar- days. The Minister ridiculed driver who sustained burns in mudhi, etc. from eastern zone, The trainee Civil keting plan. Finally, they suc- the allegations leveled by the the incident, while trying to gajrela, matarkulcha, etc. from ceeded in generating profits, Congress leader Bhatti save her also sustained burns western zone, Punjabi lassi, dal Servants not which were donated to an Vikramarka about the corrup- and later succumbed while kabab with parantha, etc. from only showcased NGO. tion of Rs 50,000 crore in undergoing treatment. northern zone, and masala their culinary B P Acharya, IAS, Spl. Chief Mission Bhagiratha and In the similar fashion, osa, onion uttappam, etc. from Secretary & DG, Dr. MCR termed them as baseless. MRO office attender southern zone. The event had skills but also HRD Institute congratulated When the government has Chandraiah sustained severe much more to offer to those proactively the trainee Civil Servants for not even spent Rs 29,000 crore Panchayat Raj Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao driving a tractor in Warangal on Wednesday burns while trying to save the who wanted to gorge on deli- proving, beyond an iota of for the scheme so far, how MRO. His family members cious hot food from over 20 sold them as doubt, that they not only have come the corruption can reach it is also becoming a front run- allege that the government States. hard-core the ability to crack the world's Rs 50,000 crore ?. he asked. The Panchayt Raj Minister ridiculed ner in the entire country. officials and MRO office per- Apart from the food items, toughest examination but also The minister said the gov- On the Sarpanch post, the sonnel are paying no atten- the stalls offered an array of businessmen are endowed with multiple ernment was keen on spending the allegations leveled by the Minister said that his father tion to his recovery. exciting games and activities, talents to conceptualize and drinking water expenses on its Congress leader Bhatti Vikramarka had also served as the village "The cost of treatment including JalliKattu, Smash brought out the true essence of execute business projects. own in the rural parts and this Sarpanch for thirty years and exceeded Rs 5 lakh so far and the Rat, Fly the Plane, Drop & this grand food and games fes- "Overall, the 'FETE-The service-oriented nature was about Rs 50,000 crore swindle in the the development he attained the Apollo Hospital man- Catch, House of Cards, Sand tival. Mela'was not only a fun-filled thoroughly supported by cen- Mission Bhagiratha and termed has given him the scope to see agement is not willing to Ki Aankh, Spoon Feeding, The trainee Civil Servants event but also provided a plat- tral Ministers too, he said. them as baseless his son as the MLA and continue the treatment unless etc. in order to keep the guests implemented, with a profes- form for the trainee Civil He suggested the Congress Minister today. The Minister the bill has been cleared," the engaged and entertained. The sional touch, the theory of Servants to learn important leader to rectify himself from suggested the district Collector family members alleged. The feet tapping music in the back- business plan into actual prac- concepts of good governance. this false propaganda. grounds and asserted that the comprehensive action plan of Warangal urban district to family members feel that it ground, electrifying dancing by tice, which involved discover- This is something that no text- Meanwhile, the Minister dis- process would be extended to adopted by the state govern- felicitate five best Sarpanches was high-time the govern- the trainee Civil Servants to the ing the unique needs of cus- book can teach us", opined all tributed 50 tractors to the all the regions in the state. ment was getting prominent and five failure Sarpanches on ment paid the medical tunes of hit Bollywood num- tomers, offering innovative the trainee civil servants unan- gram panchayaths in the JNS Errabelli said the 30-day response in the rural parts and every 26th January. expenses. bers, and lively commentary products and services, and imously.

Local bodies Summary ACTION PLAN KCR condoles revision of Chandra asked to pay Mowli's demise library cess electoral rolls PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD promptly Chief Minister K Chief Electoral Officer Dr Chandrashekhar Rao con- n PNS NALGONDA Police officials with those arrested in Jadcharla on Wednesday Rajat Kumar has notified veyed his condolences on the that the special summary demise of 1962 batch former Chairman of Telangana State revision of the photo electoral IAS officer Dr V Chandra Legislative Council Gutha rolls and said that voter's Mowli who passed away on Sukender Reddy on Gang busted for verification programme and Wednesday in Hyderabad. The Wednesday exhorted the other pre-revision activities, Chief Minister recalled the local bodies to pay library including rationalization of services of Dr Chandra Mowli cess collected from people to polling booths, will be enter- in various capacities and mak- the authorities of libraries, robbing motorists tained up to November 30. ing a mark in all of them in the which would help in In a release, he said that united Andhra Pradesh as strengthening them. PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR apprehended seven persons publication of integrated draft Principal Secretary Social Laying the foundation namely Akhil Krishna Vamshi electoral rolls will take place on Welfare and Industries, stone for a Rs 24 lakh read- Jadcharla police have arrested (23), Rapalle Chandrudu (22), December 16. The claims and Commissioner Civil Supplies, ing hall exclusively for those seven persons who had Vadthavath Shiva (19), objections, if any, will be enter- Principal Secretary to preparing for competitive formed a gang, robbing Shivagalla Raj Kumar (19) tained from Dec 16 to Jan 15. Governor and Special Chief exams on the premises of the motorists of their valuables, and Naidu Durga Raj Kumar All claims and objections will Ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy, V Srinivas Goud and others at the Anantagiri Hills in Vikarabad district on Wednesday. Secretary & Director General district library here, Sukender after requesting for a ride and (19) and two juveniles, (whose be disposed of on January 27. The Ministers directed the concerned officials to make Anantagiri as the tourist hub of Telangana. Dr MCR HRD Institute. Reddy said he had extended then ambushing the victims names are withheld), from Rs 24 lakhs for the reading after getting off the vehicle at Nimmabavi Gadda area in hall construction from his secluded locations. Badhepally and recovered MPLADs funds when he was On November 10, around Ramulu's cell phone and cash Member of Parliament. The 10.30 pm, one Kummari from the accused. Ten arrested for gambling Doctors demand gram panchayats were not Ramulu was stopped by a Upon interrogation, it was paying library cess due to person on the road, requesting found that the arrested persons PNS n PEDDAPALLI The Task Force Attal Mangilal, Md Asif, poor collection of the taxes. him for a ride. An auto kept were involved in motorbike Boinipalli Amarender, Md “Though the municipali- following Ramulu's bike and thefts also under Thimmajipet The Task Force police raided officials seized Abbas, Mamidi Venkatesh, police security ties were collecting the taxes, when the bike stopped to drop police station's limits. a house in Krishnanagar, Adepu Bhaskar Reddy, Vasanpalli they have not shown any the pillion-rider off at Thimmajipet police seized NTPC and arrested 10 persons Rs 1.57 lakh in cash Guruva Reddy, Roti Natraj. PNS n SANGAREDDY interest to transfer the library Burugupally stage in Jadcherla three motor bikes from the two engaged in gambling. The and 13 mobile phones While Guruva Reddy stays cess collected by them from mandal, a group of persons juveniles involved in the thefts police seized Rs 1.57 lakh in at Annapuram Colony of Doctors of Government the people to the authorities emerged from the auto, attack- and an autorickshaw from the cash and 13 mobile phones NTPC, the other nine belong Hospital, Sangareddy and other of the libraries,” he said, ing Ramulu and snatching possession of a juvenile from them. Malani, a businessman, late on to Krishnanagar. Both Malani staff have demanded that gov- adding that it was impacting away his cell phone and cash involved, which was used to Based on reliable informa- Tuesday night and caught ten and Mangilal turned their ernment set up a police outpost the functioning of libraries, worth Rs 3,000. Ramulu field commit the crime of robbery. tion that political leaders and persons red-handed while houses into gambling centres at the entrance of the which were knowledge cen- a complaint with Jadcherla It was interesting to see that business community people playing cards. for some time now, police Government Hospital to pro- tres. The local bodies should police, who started investiga- five of the gang members were were involved in the illegal The arrested were Venu said. All of them were handed vide security to the staff of the cooperate for strengthening tion. teenagers and the other two activity, the police conducted Malani, the organizer of gam- over to NTPC police for fur- hospital and help the discharge of libraries by paying the On November 12, the police were in their early twenties. raids on the residence of Venu bling, Nadipalli Abhishek Rao, ther investigation. duties without any issues. library cess to them from The doctors and other staff time to time, he added. have staged a protest on the Stating that the people visit ‘TAARE ZAMEEN PAR' hospital premises condemning responsible, the kin of the libraries to gain knowledge on the attack on a duty doctor and Dasarath attacked a duty doc- different subjects, he underlined a nurse by the family of a tor and a nurse. the need to make available all patient, who died on Tuesday They have staged a protest categories of informative books while undergoing treatment. on the premises of the Hospital. and magazines in libraries. A special treat for differently abled Supported by AITUC lead- Local CPI (M) leaders have ers, the hospital staff took out joined them and demanded Rs PNS n HYDERABAD a rally protesting the attack. 10 lakh ex gratia for the victim's HYDERABAD The painting competition saw the Dasarath (45), a resident of family. However, the doctors The Round Table India, an differently abled children portray Govindapur Tanda of have clarified that Dasarath was BULLION RATES Indian arm of international Zaheerabad Mandal, was suffering from kidney and liver GOLD organisation spread all over colourful interpretations of the world brought to the hospital at 4 am issues by the time he was the world organised 'Taare on Tuesday. Dasarath, who brought to the hospital. ` 38,100 (10 gm) they perceive. In all, around 800 ` Zameen Par', a unique paint- was suffering from jaundice, Though they have provided 30 ing competition for different- children participated in the event died in the hospital at 10 am. necessary treatment, he died SILVER ly abled and physically chal- Holding the hospital staff within hours. ` 44,300(1kg) lenged children here in bright colours and splendid Round Table India where ` 600 Begumpet Palace Function drawings reckoned Vandana painting and sketch competi- Hall at Secunderabad on Goud, principal of Pamencap, tion are organised for the dif- Wednesday. It was organised a school for the mentally ferently abled children to help CHICKEN on the eve of the Children's retarded. She added that dif- children unravel their hidden RATES `/KG Day on Thursday. The event is ferently abled children are on Skills. It was organised across an annual affair being con- par with technology utilization the country. Dressed/With Skin `167 ducted for the past 13 years. and show a great prowess with Without Skin `190 The children reveled in School for Deaf n Dumb, depicted a portrait of a half- software's such as Microsoft Broiler at Farm `115 colours and were royally treat- National Institute of Mental human face and half tree Word and Excel. ed with their choicest dishes Health , NIEPID (NIMH), expressing the communion Umesh Padia such as noodles, manchuria, Green school , Sri Vidhyas between humans and nature. of The EGG biryani, etc. and will be given Centre For The Special Students Deepika and Bhagya Round `/ away gift hampers besides Children. from the Oral school for the Table India, RATES 100 prizes. The painting compe- The painting competition deaf presented their paint- the organis- HYDERABAD 402 tition saw a participation of saw the differently abled chil- ings, which voiced their uni- ers of the VIJAYAWADA 413 800 from different schools dren portray colourful inter- versal message for spreading competition such as Helen Keller School for pretations of the world they smiles and peace. said Taare VISAKHAPATNAM 405 Deaf n Dumb; Another Helen perceive. A differently abled The differently abled chil- Zamen Par is a RETAIL PRICE `4.02 Keller School from student Archana Jain with dren often express their National (IN HYDERABAD) Ramakrishnapuram, Oral 'down syndrome' beautifully unspoken feelings through Initiative of

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RIME ORNER Drunk driving led to mishap? C GHMC TO CONNECT Man stabbed to The actor allegedly had alcohol bottles in the car

death by father PNS n HYDERABAD n a bizarre incident, a man Istabbed to death his 21-year- ‘MISSING LINKS' Tollywood actor Dr Rajasekhar old son in Domalakunta of escaped a car mishap with Pegadapalli mandal on 100-km parallel stretches to ease traffic in the city minor injuries late on Tuesday Wednesday. His father night at Outer Ring Road attacked the deceased, Nakka PNS n HYDERABAD (ORR) near Pedda Golconda. Jalender with a knife DPR has been The Shamshabad Police indiscriminately. As a result, In a relief to citizens commut- booked a case and started a the victim died on the spot ing on heavy traffic flow approved and the probe. The actor allegedly had with severe bleeding. Though roads, the GHMC has identi- GHMC is currently alcohol bottles in the car and exact facts are yet to be fied parallel stretches of about it is yet to be ascertained known, family disputes are 100 km in six zones in the city. analysing whether he was drunk or not said to be the reason for the GHMC commissioner DS properties. Cost during the time of mishap. murder. After coming to know Lokesh Kumar said that there of the project is According to sources, the about the incident, police are small missing links con- actor was reportedly coming in rushed the spot and begun necting parallel roads, which expected to be a chauffeur driven car from investigation by registering the will be addressed and parallel Rs 200 cr with Vijayawada to the city when case. Ramesh was roads will be made available to the vehicle overturned on the absconding. Body was shifted civilians in February or major share of Pedda Amberpet stretch on The car was reportedly driven at high to Jagitial hospital for March. more than 100 ORR at Shamshabad. speed when it lost control after one of postmortem. Further signage's will be crore going for Rajasekhar and the driver sus- established once the missing tained injuries and were res- the tyre burst. The airbags in the car Lookout notice for connectivity is provided to land acquisition cued by the local police. They opened providing a cushion to the the road. There are proper- were shifted to a hospital. occupants and ensured their safety woman who stole ties, which need to be It is learnt that the car was Rs 8 lakh acquired to connect the miss- driven at high speed when it ing links. The DPR has been lost control after one of the tyre the reason for the accident. We the ORR near Chennamma he Rachakonda Police issued approved and the civic body burst. The airbags in the car are seeking a legal opinion and hotel in Rajendranagar on Ta lookout against a woman is currently analyzing prop- Civic body to collect debris opened providing a cushion to a case may be filed soon," the October 2 and October 18 who allegedly stole Rs 8.5 lakh erties. The cost of the project the occupants and ensured SI added. As soon as the acci- respectively. from another woman passenger is expected to be Rs 200 their safety. He managed to dent took place, police said that Roadside speed trap cam- in a moving bus at Nacharam crore with major share of escape without injuries and by the black Mercedes, bearing eras are set up at every few km on Monday. According to the more than 100 crore going for also from your homes the time police reached the number plate TS07FZ1234, on ORR. The challan issued on police, the victim had left the land acquisition. Additionally, spot, he left the place, said the deployed its airbags, thereby October 2, with a photograph cash bag on a vacant seat in the tender process for hand- PNS n HYDERABAD way on to roads. So a ten-day most important tourist and Sub Inspector of Shamshabad avoiding any serious injuries to of the car, estimated that it was front of her from where it was ing over 709km of roads to programme to collect debris historic areas in the city. He Police, N Sridhar, adding that its occupants. travelling at 161 km/hr, against stolen. the private agencies has com- The Greater Hyderabad will be initiated. said, "We are running a pilot the actor was undergoing Incidentally, a quick look at the speed limit of 100 km/hr The Rachakonda police menced and the estimated Municipal Corporation will He also noted that the scrap project in all the spots with treatment at his own resi- the e-challan on the website of on ORR. Rajasekhar had met shared a picture of the cost of the project is Rs 900 be collecting debris from the collection drive will be con- entrusted to private agen- dence. the city's police shows that the with an accident previously in suspect and announced a cash crore. The amount for this households. After the civic ducted at regular cies". It is unclear whether he owner of the car is Rajasekhar 2017 as well, but had denied reward of Rs 50,000 to those privatising of roads will be body managed to collect intervals after The commissioner said that was behind the wheels at the Varadharajan and it already driving under the influence of who give genuine information given by the government. 235MT of discard- every 3-4months garbage that has been gener- time of the accident. had three pending challans on alcohol at the time. Rajasekhar on her whereabouts. The civic body has sent a ed materials in for ten days, to ated in the wake of the recent Rajasekhar was reportedly it, all of them for over-speed- and his wife Jeevitha are pop- When asked about why the proposal to raise 2,500 crore the 10-day recy- ensure that annual festivals has reached travelling back from ing and dangerous driving. ular actors, who also are the victim had such a huge amount through term loans phase clothon pro- the discarded 8,200 tonnes. Nearly 14 of the Vijayawada with a group of While one challan was Vice-President and General of cash, the complainant said wise for mega projects in the gramme, now it materials 18 transfer stations in the city people. "We are also collecting issued near the ORR at Secretary of Tollywood's Movie that she sold a property in city. Even though the civic will be collecting won't end up in have been taking garbage to CCTV footage and other evi- Ghatkesar on July 31, two Artistes Association (MAA) Cherlapally and had gone to body has raised Rs 1000crore construction related debris nalas. Followed by that, the Jawaharnagar dumping dence from the area, to assess other challans were issued on respectively. collect the cash from the buyer through municipal bonds, from homes. GHMC will initiate ward level yard on time. Commissioner after registration at the Sub- due to the high interest rates, Commissioner GHMC cleaning programme. said that the transfer stations Registrar Office in Uppal. now GHMC is looking at Lokesh Kumar said that due Meanwhile, speaking about are being kept clean and will The complainant kept Rs 8.5 term loan. GHMC gave to home modifications and sanitation at tourist spots facilitate playing of volleyball. Vice Principal lakh cash in a bag and approval for Rs 9,000 crore small constructions, construc- commissioner said the 24- However, the transfer station was returning home worth of works, of which Rs tion debris is generated at hour sanitation programme will act as volleyball ground when the incident held for occurred. 300 crore are yet to be homes, which is making its will be carried out in the 27 only for GHMC staff. grounded. sexual harassment Hyd to host Elevated BRTS faces speed bumps PNS n HYDERABAD global seminar The vice-principal of Narayana Junior College (IIT Religious structures, graveyards likely to hinder the works on Buddhist campus) at Madinaguda was arrested for sexually harass- NAVEENA GHANATE Road, Wipro junction, and Archaeology ing girl students on Tuesday. n HYDERABAD connects Nanakramguda The VP, who was tasked with Junction on the ORR. PNS n HYDERABAD the job of counselling stu- Religious structures and grave- Hyderabad Airport Metro dents, misused his position to yards could hold up the pro- Limited MD NVS Reddy, who An international seminar on target girls and sexually posed Elevated Bus Rapid had the unpleasant task of Buddhist Archaeology harass them, said the police. Transit system (EBRTS) corri- overseeing the shifting of tem- named 'Telangana Bouddha Chandraker Bharti, IAS, Joint Secretary (Aero), Ministry of Defence lighting the The arrested was identified dor from KPHB Metro station ples and mosques for metro, Sangiti 2019' will be organ- lamp on the eve of road show held in the city in connection with Defexpo - 2020, as Gundu Mukesh Reddy. to Nanakramguda Junction. will likely be in similar situa- ised in Hyderabad on on Wednesday Police said that Mukesh had According to sources, the tion again. Sources point that November 16 and 17 at the joined the junior college in alignment of 17km long the alignment is being Marri Chenna Reddy DEFEXPO-2020 2017. Apart from his academ- EBRTS is primarily at the designed in a way to put Human Resource ic and managerial responsibil- medians similar to that of behind the religious obstacles Development Institute (MCR ities of the vice principal's post, metro, but at turns, there are by looking for alternate HRDI) in Hyderabad joint- Mukesh was also involved in structures like temples, grave- recourse. ly by Buddhavanam Project Road show to raise counselling students. yards and others. Sources alleged that the land of TSTDC and The The harassment came to While the alignment of acquisition needs to be done in Department of Heritage. light after a girl student, who EBRTS is yet to be frozen, even such places but it could be a Thirty eminent Buddhist vendor awareness was subjected to the VP's if the temples, houses and problem. In the meantime, unique Public-Private and the Metro Rail system, with an Archaeologists and scholars harassment, complained to graveyards are skipped, land NVS Reddy has already Stakeholder Partnership elevated viaduct providing from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, PNS n HYDERABAD defence sector under one roof her parents about Mukesh's acquisition could become a requested representatives of (PPSP) model and give some dedicated Right of Way for Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and provide amyriad of oppor- behaviour. According to the problem at such points. the IT companies to give land land from their respective cam- running train like electric Bhutan, Australia and Indian A road show in connection tunities for government,pri- Miyapur Police, Mukesh The proposed EBRTS takes parcels from their campuses for puses for creation of world buses, but will be less costly states will be presenting with Defexpo - 2020 was joint- vate manufacturer and start- would frequently call girl off from KPHB Metro station, the EBRTS. class EBRT stations with mech- than Metro. papers in this international ly organised by HAL, Avionics ups. students to his chamber on passes through JNTU-Forum To make the project finan- anized parking facilities and Nonetheless, the alignment seminar on significant Division, BDL and MIDHANI The roadshow began with a the pretext of counselling. He Mall road, Malaysian township, cially viable, HAML appealed circulation areas. will be made available after Buddhist excavations and in the city on Wednesday. welcome address by Rajeev would then touch them inap- Hitex-NAC, CII-Tech to the stakeholders to become It may be mentioned here freezing the DPR and approval researches on history, art The main objective of the Kumar, GM (Avionics propriately and pass obscene Mahindra road, Raidurg, ISB partners in this project in a that EBRTS is almost similar to from the government. and architecture. road show was to enhance Division), HAL, Hyderabad. A remarks about their bodies awareness among Hyderabad- presentation on Defexpo-2020 and dressing. Police said that based vendors of the three was made by HAL. Joint victims have even com- organisations about the busi- Secretary (Aero), Ministry of plained about him collecting Restaurant ness opportunities, which Defence their personal information on KTR to launch Rs 100 cr DEFEXPO - 2020, has to offer ShriChandrakerBharti, IAS several instances. booked for and to encourage their partic- was the chief guest on the Police said that they had works in Kukatpally ipation at the exhibition. occasion. received complaints from 5 charging more Defexpo - 2020, the 11th Vendors from over 180 girls of the college against the PNS n HYDERABAD cost of Rs 5.65 crore will be edition of the biennial mega firms based in Hyderabad and VP. "The Vice Principal has than MRP officially opened. defence exhibition, being Secunderabad attended the been sexually harassing MA&UD Minister KT Rama The Minister in Kukatpally organised by the Ministry of road show. Speaking on the female students since the PNS n HYDERABAD Rao will inaugurate Rs 100 Phase3 will officially launch Defence, Government of occasion, ChandrakerBharti, past two years according to crore worth works in modern fish market at cost of India, will be held from 5-8 JS (Aero) invited participation the complaints we have The officials of Legal Kukatpally on Thursday. This Rs 2.78 crore. Also, the min- February in 2020 at Lucknow. of vendors at the Defexpo received. We will record all Metrology Department in includes 108 2BHK houses at ister will lay the foundation This edition of Defexpo is and stated that Defexpo - the statements of all the vic- Medchal District have Chittaramma nagar basti at stone for railway over bridge focusing on the theme, 'Digital 2020 provides a very good tims involved and investigate booked a case against Big cost of Rs 9.34crore. In addi- at a Kaitalapur, which will be Transformation of Defence' business opportunity for ven- the case accordingly" said Spice Restaurant & Bar on tion, an indoor stadium built built at cost of Rs 83.06 and is expected to bring the dors to showcase their prod- Venkatesh Shamala, Wednesday after receiving a at Kukatpally 6th phase at a crore. leading technologies in the ucts and exchange of ideas. Inspector of Police, Miyapur. ICE sets up facility complaint from a city resi- dent that the place is charg- ing customers more than the TAKING CUE MRP. Manthoju Praveen in Hyderabad Kumar, has lodged a com- plaint on October 10, to the PNS n HYDERABAD broad range of asset classes, it Legal Metrology ‘Water bells' to ring in TS schools thrice a day said. "India is an important part Department, stating that, the Intercontinental Exchange, a of ICE's global growth strate- restaurant has charged Rs 35 PNS n HYDERABAD US-based operator of global gy and a vital resource as we for a water bottle worth According to this initiative, a special exchanges and clearing hous- partner with and serve cus- Rs 20. Schools in Telangana will soon es and provider of listings tomers around the world," Based on the complaint, resound with water bells to interval called ‘Water Bell' will be services, on Wednesday Benjamin Jackson, President of the Medchal Legal ensure students drink water given to students every day. The announced the launch of its Intercontinental Exchange said. Metrology officer inspect- and stay hydrated. This move Water Bell will ring thrice a day facility here. "With its deep pool of tal- ed the trading premises of comes after the initiative was The state-of-the-art facility ent and diverse culture, our Big Spice Restaurant and taken up in schools in Kerala. alerting the children to drink water will initially focus on providing investment in India will help Bar in Habsiguda area on To avoid health issues among and keep themselves hydrated ICE Data Services' reference grow ICE Data Services and October 15 and during the students from not drinking data, the company said in a other elements of our busi- inspections, 60 ML and 30 enough water, water bell has press release. ICE Data Services ness which form the core of ML peg measures were ver- been made mandatory in all Telangana following the foot- duced in schools of Kerala as is a part of Intercontinental our comprehensive trading ified and found to be short schools. On Wednesday, steps of Kerala. students were frequently falling Exchange and offers award- and risk management offer- by 5 ML and the manage- terming the initiative as "nice According to this initiative, sick and some even reported winning pricing and analytics, ings for our customers," he ment did not exhibit the thought', Education Minister a special interval called 'Water kidney stones. It was soon fol- indices and exchange data via added. verification certificate in Sabitha Indra Reddy said that Bell' will be given to students lowed in Karnataka as well. secure, flexible connections. The facility, the Indian the premises. Due to which orders will be given to DEOs to every day. The Water Bell will Several citizens welcomed the These services help customers headquarters, spans 85,000 the officer registered a case follow it. ring thrice a day alerting the initiative and most of the citi- address their investing, trading, square feet and the facility can for contravention of Sec She was responding to a children to drink water and zens have been requesting to compliance and risk manage- accommodate up to 750 30 & Sec 8/25 of the Legal request made on twitter to keep themselves hydrated. implement this change across ment requirements across a employees. Metrology Act. implement the initiative in The initiative was intro- all the schools in the country. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 hyderabad 04 RTC STRIKE Democratic values ‘Govt insulting HC’ eroded in state, PNS n HYDERABAD

CLP leader Mallu Bhatti says Chada Vikramarka has demanded the state government not to han- PNS n SANGAREDDY Chief Minister YS dover the RTC assets to private Jaganmohan Reddy stood by persons. He also demanded Communist Party of India the RTC and assured to merge the state government to make general secretary Chada it with the government, but the RTC employees to withdraw Venkat Reddy has alleged that KCR begs to differ. their ongoing strike by fulfilling the good sense did not prevail Adamant attitude of K their demands. He alleged that on the state government in Chandrasekhar Rao was the state government is insult- spite of the RTC strike entered responsible for the RTC work- ing the Legislative Assembly and the 40th day on Wednesday. ers going on strike. He did not Court by furnishing different He felt that democratic values seem to have drawn lessons in information to them. have eroded in the state. spite of Telangana High Bhatti addressed a letter to "It has become Court admonishing the Chief Minister in this very easy for the him. He demanded regard on Wednesday. In his RTC leaders to K Chandrashekhar letter, Bhatti said that the pre- get Governor Rao to invite the Good Samaritans come to vious governments set up RTC Tamilisai RTC workers for with huge assets. The Handing over RTC assets to private operators is a Soundararajan's talks and threat- Telangana state was also cre- dangerous act. This attitude is totally against the appointment ened that the dan- ated to protect such assets objectives of creation of separate Telangana state but not that of ger of striking work the rescue of RTC workers ensuring that private persons — MALLU BHATTI VIKRAMARKA, CLP leader Chief Minister by all trade unions is would not loot them. However, K Chandrashekhar lurking around the cor- the present government is try- Rao," he said questioning ner. Distribute 25kg of rice and other essential ing to hand over the assets of bus routes. Department. why the Chief Minister has The CM on one hand spoke RTC, he said. He demanded the state gov- "The then kingship created been denying appointment to about cleansing of land commodities to around 60 striking employees He said "handing over RTC ernment to withdraw the deci- RTC for the sake of people. It RTC JAC leaders. records and on the other the assets to private persons is a sion of privatisation of 5,100 was turned as APSRTC in The state government did Dharani website is not PNS n NALGONDA dangerous one. This attitude is bus routes and continue the 1958 after the merger of not appear to be feel pinched responding. Cleansing of land It is sad to note that there is no totally against the objectives of RTC as it was. He said that the Hyderabad and Andhra. The at the RTC workers' strike, records has become a bogus In a humanitarian gesture, a change in Chief Minister’s attitude in creation of separate Telangana present RTC was set up in 1932 then Congress government which entered the 40th day on exercise, he alleged. The state software engineer, Telangana state". Bhatti further said that by then Nizam government for nationlised the routes in 1963 Wednesday. Addressing was pushed into Rs 3,12,000- Vidyavantula Vedika leader, spite of High Court advising the the Congress was opposing the the sake of public transport in for the sake of people and media here on Wednesday, crore debt. Thanks to Chief DTF leader, some retired government to resolve the problem. It decision of the state govern- the name of Nizam State Rail transformed the RTC as a big Chada venkat Reddy said on Minister K Chandrashekhar teachers on Tuesday distrib- ment that it will privatise 5,100 and Road Transport corporation", he reminded. one hand Andhra Pradesh Rao, he said. uted 25 kg of rice and other reflects the adamant attitude of the essential commodities to at Chief Minister, said a TVV leader least 60 RTC workers, who have been going without wages for the past two months of high court advising the Venkulu, Yedukondaluy, NGO leaders indulging in sycophancy with govt: Jagga because of the RTC strike, at government to resolve the Munasa Venkanna, Hari Telangan Vidyavantula Vedika problem. It reflects the Krishna, Bakaram Srinivas, PNS n HYDERABAD Goud, Jagga Reddy alleged stated that one has to wait and bereaved RTC families. state. He said that Chief Office here on Tuesday. adamant attitude of the Chief Kondeti Murali, Dayakar, ES that these leaders are indulging see as to whose victory will Referring to one RTC work- Minister stated several times The eyes of the beneficiaries Minister. Reddy, Ramalingam, Raju and Congress MLA from in sycophants to the state gov- ensure by the 'god'. er Avula Naresh's suicide on during Telangana movement became wet with the gesture as Instead of filling jobs in Venkanna were present on the Sangareddy T Jagga Reddy ernment instead of speaking on Jagga Reddy said that there Wednesday, Jagga Reddy ques- that there won't be suicides if they recalled that the succor Telangana, which is the result occasion. alleged that the NGO leaders RTC employees' issue. is no value to the movements tioned the Chief Telangana state was created. came to them at a time they of sacrifices by many, 48,000 Earlier, the RTC workers have confined to support the He alleged that he Telangana in the state. TRS government Minister to tell "But farmers suicides on one have been finding it very dif- RTC workers were driven onto along with Left party leaders words of Chief Minister K has turned as a 'suicides' and has become blind even hav- whether the lat- side and RTC workers suicides ficult to run the families and the streets, they said adding and people's organisations Chandrashekhar Rao. Finding 'heart attacks' Telangana. ing eyes, he said. He ter was not feel- on other side", he said. He meet expenses of children's that the people were intro- leaders protested against the fault with the NGO leaders K Describing state government's demanded the officials to ing shy as sev- exhorted that it is first time in education and house rent and spective themselves whether government's attitude at the Ravinder Reddy, Mamatha, attitude towards RTC strike as try to extend help eral RTC the history of RTC that the so on. They feel that the sup- they have committed any Ambedkar Bhavan here and former leaders Swamy Goud, a fight between 'strong' and to the families of workers were RTC strike reached to 40 days. port gave them the much- offence by giving their vote to raised slogans against the gov- Devi Prasad and Srinivas 'weak' persons, Jagga Reddy committing He said that the RTC workers needed strength. the TRS. ernment. Later, they organised suicides were continuing their strike Speaking on the occasion, DTF state vice president Vanta-Varpu programme. in the with the demand of merger of several leaders said that Chief Somaiah, Telangana Two RTC workers joined duty There is no value to the movements in the state.the RTC into government, howev- Minister K Chandrashekhar Vidyavantula Vedika state pres- in Miryalaguda depot. The officials try to extend help to the families of bereaved er, the government is not solv- Rao is blowing the RTC strike ident Ambati Nagaiah, district RTC workers hit the flexis RTC families ing the issue though the High out of proportions. It was sad president P Saidulu, retired containing the images of the — T JAGGA REDDY , Sangareddy MLA Court expressed anger at state to note that there was no teachers' association leaders R two workers with sands and government. change in his attitude in spite Vijayakumar, Narsireddy, took out a rally.

REMEMBERING KALOJI Loss to RTC Raise traditional crops, Minister tells ryots due to strike PNS n HYDERABAD ciously. Moreover, adequate Niranjan asked the quanities of fertilizers for rabi put at Agriculture Minister S officials to keep should be kept ready. As on Niranjan Reddy has directed ready groundnut December 15, 2 lakh tonnes of Rs 400 cr the Agriculture Department seeds as needed by urea stocks should be main- Contineud from Page 1 officials to encourage farmers tained with the Markfed to raise traditional crops such farmers and felt that towards buffer stocks, he Amid several suicides by dis- as sunflower and rapeseed oil the area under rabi directed. traught RTC workers, the crops and advised them to crops would Further, he asked the offi- RTC JAC has put forward its rotate the crops with gingelly cials to speak to LIC and 26 demands for redressal, crop. Also, he asked the offi- increase with ensure that the farmers get with the principal one being cials to sensitise them on the abundant availability LIC claims within 10 days. merger of the corporation extent of subsidy the farmers of irrigation facility Agriculture principal secre- with the government. get to raise gingelly crop. tary C Parthasarathi, agri- Although the Telangana In a meeting to review the culture commissioner Rahul High Court asked the gov- activities of the Agriculture under rabi crops would increase He told them to make avail- Bojja, Telangana Seeds ernment to resolve the crisis, Department held at HACA with abundant availability of able seeds of sunflower and Development Corporation the government appears to be Bhavan here on Wednesday, he irrigation facility. He wanted the rapeseed crops and give wide Director Kesavulu, Markfed in no mood to find a solution asked the officials to keep ready officials to supply paddy seeds publicity to the crops. Further, MD Bhaskarachary and oth- to the RTC strike. groundnut seeds as needed by ascertaining specific require- the officials should advise ers were present at the Finance Minister T Harish Rao, IT Minister KT Rama Rao paying tributes to Kaloji Narayana Rao on his 'Vardhanthi' at BRKR The APSRTC, from which farmers and felt that the area ment of farmers. farmes to apply fertilizers judi- meeting. Bhavan in Hyderabad on Wednesday TSRTC was segregated, took shape on Jan 11, 1958. However, TSRTC was creat- ed post bifurcation of the Big politicos state from the undivided AP. TS Govt ‘no' to HC BJP will win big in municipal polls: Laxman The previous longest strike have the... by RTC workers in 2001 last- PNS n HYDERABAD the ensuing GHMC elections Ministers praised the state as graph is speedily falling down ed 24 days. Seeking enhance- Contineud from Page 1 certainly. Laxman announced part of the relations between after coming to power for sec- ment of their wages, the RTC proposal on SC... BJP state president Dr K Laxman that their party will contest in state and Central government. ond time. The BJP and Prime workers struck work for three Although there are stan- has announced that the ensuing all wards across the state. Reacting on state BJP Minister Narendra Modi's days in July 2005 and against dard instructions for the Contineud from Page 1 municipal elections would cer- He said that he will new chief appoint- graph has grown in the state, he for two days in October the police to not insist on records Another worker tainly be a referendum to their meet the Union ment, Laxman said. Spitting fire on Chief same year. when the cash involved in Arguing the case, the party. He demanded the Chief Minister said that the party Minister, Laxman said that alle- At the height of the move- seizure amounts to less than Advocate General of the state Minister K Chandrashekhar Dharmendra high command gations on corruption against ment for Telangana, spear- Rs 50,000, the procedure was government told the HC that commits... Rao to conduct municipal elec- Pradhan on giving will decide the TRS government increased. headed by the Telangana not followed. If the amount it didn't approach the Labour Contineud from Page 1 tions immediately after the com- permissions to the new chief in the The workers and employees, Rashtra Samiti, RTC workers in question exceeds Rs 10 court on the issue as it was The protesters also pletion of duration if the latter petrol bunks to be month of who extended their support to participated in Sakala Janula lakh, rules mandate that the hearing the petitions. He also forcibly removed the barri- had guts. set up in RTC lands. December. He KCR, were now Samme and struck work for IT Department should be told the HC that the strike cades put up police on the Opining that the He questioned the made it clear that distanced from KCR, he 27 days. After the formation alerted. Still, cases were was illegal as per ESMA. main road, and later held a Huzurnagar by-election impact Telangana government the national party's observed. He slammed of TRS government, RTC booked in respective districts In response to the submis- protest with the body in will not show on the party, to tell as to why it was hiding decision would be for the that KCR is not implementing workers struck work for eight by police officials who chose sions of the state government, front of the depot. Laxman said that they will lakhs of crores of worth GOs. development of the party only. the assurances given in elec- days seeking enhancement of to take unilateral decisions, the senior counsel for trade Following intervention prove their party strength in Laxman said that the Union Laxman opined that the TRS tions. salaries. irrespective of the amount unions told the HC that the by police and assurances by involved. In some cases, the court had powers to consti- district officials regarding to seized money has since been tute the committee. He also look into his family kept in fixed deposits without told the HC that he would demands for ex-gratia, any action being initiated place case laws on the issue as among others, the protest First child-friendly PS to be inaugurated today against those found guilty. to whether government's was withdrawn. For instance, Khammam's consent was required for con- Nearly 48,000 employees PNS n HYDERABAD very friendly décor, and hous- one was started with 800 stu- Bonakal police seized Rs 49 stituting the said committee had boycotted work and es books, toys, indoor-games dents at Ravirala village in lakh. The money, which and the powers vested in the commenced an indefinite Children from broken homes and more. The objective is to Ibrahimpatnam division and belonged to a TDP leader, High Courts on their consti- stir across Telangana on a are more likely to commit provide a friendly environ- also at Chikatimamidi village was deposited in FDs, but no tution. call by the JAC of TSRTC crimes than those from stable ment for visiting children. of Bhongir division. These action was initiated against Following this, the High employees' unions, families. Though, they com- Police will be present to help Oriya language schools helped the culprit. Court posted the matter to demanding merger of RTC mitted crimes, police wanted to them have a positive behav- children of migrant Odisha "It is simple. The money November 18 for further with the government, pay provide them conducive ioural change, and counsellors labourers to continue the edu- that was seized when the hearing of the batch of pleas. revision, recruitment to var- atmosphere at police stations. will be employed as well," said cation in mother tongue. The Model Code of Conduct was Meanwhile, dealing with ious posts, among others, Hence, they decided to set up Bhagwat. project received international in force was being transport- another PIL plea filed con- resulting in state-run buses a Child-friendly Police Station. Apart from this, the award of IACP USA for Civil ed for the specific purpose of cerning the issuance of the staying off the roads caus- Rachakonda police will Commissioner of Police has & Human Rights in 2018. So bribing the voters, although private route permits, the ing inconvenience to com- inaugurate the first Child- started work site schools for far 2100 children underwent Section 171 IPC clearly division bench of the High muters. friendly Police Station on the rescued children in collabora- training" explained the official. defined those offences. In Court extended its earlier Chief Minister had earli- Children's Day for Juvenile and a bed to rest. The place will dren coming to the police sta- tion with District Collector of In this connection, traffick- many cases, the seized money interim order till Thursday. It er said under o circum- delinquents at Medipally on the have a separate board com- tion. "The project is the brain- Bhongir Yadadri and Nalgonda ing in persons report, Hero- was handed over to the IT directed the state govern- stances would the RTC be outskirts of the city. prising names, phone numbers child of 'Bachpan Bachao district, Brick Kiln Workers 2017 award is presented to Department even as the ment and RTC authorities merged with the govern- The Medipally Police and other details of officials Andolan' (India's largest move- Association and NGO Aid at Mahesh M Bhagwat, IPS, by police did not book a case. concerned not to take any ment and said the employ- Station, which falls under working at the station. ment for the protection of Action from Odisha. the US Department of State for The IT Department looks steps in the issue till it issues ees' stir was illegal as they Rachakonda Commissionerate, Rachakonda Commissioner children). The room will wel- "One 'Brick Kiln School' was Meritorious Services, in anti- into the genuineness of further orders. The case will caused immense inconve- will be the first ever Child- Mahesh Bhagwat said that the come children on November started with 180 students at trafficking work of 13 years to money and not the criminal come up for hearing on nience to the public. friendly Police Station with room is aimed at providing a 14. Pedakonduru village in end organised human traffick- aspect. Thursday. colourful paintings, curtains cheerful environment for chil- The child-friendly room has Choutuppal division, another ing. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Rural women to audit May extend odd-even scheme if required: Kejri govt’s welfare schemes PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI As pollution levels in the nation- al capital hovered close to emer- Civil Services In a bid to empower women in gency levels, Delhi Chief probationers learn the rural areas, the Centre has Minister Arvind Kejriwal on decided to carry out a social Wednesday said the odd-even archery for focus audit of its flagship welfare scheme could be extended, if the DEHRADUN: Probationary IAS schemes by them and they will need arises. The road rationing officers are trying their hand at also work as the nodal persons scheme started on November 4 archery during a three-day to resolve the complaints of the and is expected to end on course, aimed not just at beneficiaries of these pro- November 15. teaching them to score a grammes, a top government "If the need arises, we will bullseye. At the first workshop official said on Wednesday. extend it (odd-even scheme)," of its kind at Mussoorie's Lal In a social audit, the benefi- Kejriwal said in response to Haryana and Punjab, are burn- many experts. I am myself an Bahadur Shastri National ciaries themselves assess the media queries on whether the ing crop residue disregarding engineer. Stubble can be con- Academy of Administration, impact of government schemes road rationing initiative, aimed strict directions from the verted into CNG. The founda- trainee Civil Services officers and programmes by comparing Educated women in the rural areas associated with Currently, such a social audit at curbing vehicular pollution, Supreme Court. tion stone of an industry that can are being taught by three-time official records with the actual is done for the MGNREGA, the will be further extended. "The air quality oscillated convert paddy straw into CNG national archery champion ground situation, Amarjeet the self-help groups working under the National Rural rural housing programmes and Delhi-NCR gasped for breath between the good and moderate has be laid. I have talked to Dinesh Bhil. The programme Sinha, Secretary, Rural also for funds allocated through today as the noxious smog result- categories in the early part of this Indraprastha Gas Limited and for IAS, IPS and IFS Development, told PTI on the Livelihood Mission will check whether the welfare the 14th Finance Commission, ing from raging farm fires and season because of our continu- they are ready to procure all probationers began on sidelines of the National Seminar works are being carried out properly Sinha said, adding that it will unfavourable weather pushed ous efforts to check pollution. CNG produced from stubble," he Wednesday. The trainees are on Social Audit of Rural now be extended to various pollution levels in the region But it deteriorated due to the said. being taught the high- Development Programmes. welfare schemes of other min- towards the "emergency" zone intrusion of stubble plume from Many factories, which can concentration sport to help Educated women in the rural and the Pradhan Mantri Sadak welfare schemes, he added. istries as well. for the third time in the last 15 Punjab and Haryana," he said. convert stubble into coal, have them learn patience and how to areas associated with the self- Yojana (Rural). Besides, to empower these The ministry has finalised the days. "The number of farm fires come up in Punjab. National focus on a target for better help groups (SHGs) working "The idea is that these women, women and make them stake- auditing standards for the social Kejriwal blamed stubble burn- reduced in between due to rains Thermal Power Corporation results, Bhil, who is the archery under the National Rural whom we usually call didi (elder holders in a better implementa- audit with the Comptroller and ing in neighbouring states for in Punjab and Haryana. It led to Limited is ready to purchase all coach at the Sports Authority of Livelihood Mission (NRLM) sister), will check whether the tion of the schemes in the rural Auditor General (CAG), he repeated episodes of smog in a decline in Delhi's pollution. the coal produced through this Gujarat, said. At least six will check whether the welfare work under the welfare schemes areas, it was decided that they informed. Delhi and said it has hit Delhi's The incidents of stubble burning method, he said, adding these months are needed even to works were being carried out has properly been done or not, will also work as the nodal per- The government, along image worldwide. have shot up again. These states measures will also help generate learn the basics of archery, Bhil properly or not, he added. whether pensions have been sons of these schemes for griev- with the Tata Institute of "I remember German are not even following the employment and increase the told. The social audit started with received by elderly persons, ance redressal, Sinha said. Social Sciences (TISS) and Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Supreme Court's directions. income of farmers. the Mahatma Gandhi National whether beneficiaries got their "They have been given the the National Institute of Rural Delhi a few days ago ... when a Delhi people are suffering According to the govern- Rural Employment Guarantee houses built or not," Sinha said, responsibility of working as the Development and Panchayati public health emergency was because of it," he said. ment's air quality monitor, HC notice to Centre on Act (MGNREGA), but later the suggesting that these women grievance redressal nodal per- Raj, Hyderabad, has also declared. What kind of image of Kejriwal reiterated that paddy SAFAR, the share of stubble passport rules on sex Rural Development Ministry were better placed to check sons, so that the complains and developed a short-term cer- Delhi she must have carried to straw can be used to produce burning in Delhi's pollution is extended it to all of its welfare leakages in the schemes. The problems of the beneficiaries of tificate course on social audits her country," he said. compressed natural gas and coal predicted to be 22 per cent on reassignment surgery schemes, including the Pradhan women will be paid for con- these schemes in rural areas can for district and block resource The chief minister said Delhi's which will also increase the Wednesday. It was 25 per cent on CHENNAI: A Chennai resident Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) ducting the social audit of the easily be resolved," he added. persons and SHGs, Sinha said. neighbouring states, especially income of farmers. "I have met Tuesday. has moved the Madras High Court, seeking to declare passport rules which require submission of Sex Reassignment Surgery WHO for toning up primary health care, educating families to tackle diabetes certificate for gender determination as PNS n NEW DELHI region have diabetes and They are also the weight management. can lead to heart, kidney, nerve "unconstitutional", saying they around 49 million, more than "Third, all families should or eye damage. It can also lead violate Article 21 of the Strengthening primary health half, are unaware of their con- first to identify have access to quality primary to premature death, which in Constitution that deals with care, creating green spaces and dition, Singh said. diabetes' signs, health care. Primary-level ser- the region accounts for just personal liberty. A division outdoor gyms and empowering As part of the region's pri- symptoms, risks vices must be equipped to under 50 per cent of all deaths bench of Justices M families are some of the mea- mary health care approach in detect diabetes, including the caused by NCDs. Preventing Sathyanarayanan and N sures listed out by the World tackling diabetes, families must and complications. high and rising incidence of and controlling NCDs is one of Seshasayee issued notice to Health Organisation to its be empowered to act as they When pre-diabetes. A reliable supply the region's eight flagship pri- Union Ministries of Law and member countries in South have an important role in cre- complemented by of quality medicines and med- orities. Justice and External Affairs, East Asia to tackle rising cases ating awareness of the risks of ical products that can help The region's member states returnable by December 12, on of diabetes. diabetes, Singh suggested. access to quality manage cases should be on are taking decisive action. All the petition of Sivakumar TD. Though these measures go "They are also the first to primary health hand," she said. countries have developed The petitioner, who has been beyond the health sector, identify diabetes' signs, symp- care, families are Each of the interventions national multi-sectoral NCD actively involved in furthering WHO Regional Director for toms, risks and complications. outlined in the Colombo action plans and each plan con- the interests of the LGBTQ South-East Asia Dr Poonam When complemented by access an important asset Declaration on accelerating tains specific interventions to community, referred to a Khetrapal Singh stressed that to quality primary health care, in the battle the delivery of noncommuni- tackle diabetes. Supreme Court judgment health authorities should act as families are an important asset against diabetes cable diseases (NCD) services Their roll-out has occurred relating to the rights of nodal agencies, working across in the battle against diabetes," at primary level, which the alongside member state efforts transgenders in the plea. sectors to find high-impact she said. region adopted in 2016, must to strengthen primary-level solutions that also reduce Families can be made aware defense. Campaigns should This is particularly impor- ing and adequate physical be fully implemented, Singh NCD services, which will also health care costs. via social and behavioral also outline how families can tant, given that most diabetes activity, Singh said. stressed. help the region achieve its 8 killed, 11 injured in An estimated 91 million change campaigns that high- work together to develop cases are type 2, meaning they The creation of green spaces Undiagnosed or poorly-con- flagship priority on universal two separate road people in the South East Asia light their role as a first line of healthy habits. can be avoided by healthy eat- and outdoor gyms will facilitate trolled type 1 or type 2 diabetes health coverage. accidents in Bihar BIHAR: Eight persons were BSY govt is killed and 11 others injured in Mamata pegs loss due to cyclone Centre tells depts to two separate road accidents in ‘illegal’, Bihar's Nalanda and Rohtas districts on Wednesday, police dismiss it, says allow transparency audit said. Six persons were killed ‘Bulbul' at Rs 50,000 crore and three were injured PNS n BASIRHAT (WB) At least nine people have lost Karnataka Cong PNS n NEW DELHI seriously when a speeding their lives in the calamity - five PNS n BENGALURU truck collided head-on with an West Bengal Chief Minister from North 24 Parganas, three The Centre has asked its depart- autorickshaw in which the Mamata Banerjee, after con- from South 24 Parganas and one Welcoming the Supreme Court ments to allow government-run deceased and injured persons ducting an aerial survey of from Purba Midnapore - while decision on the disqualified training institutes to conduct were travelling near Durga cyclone 'Bulbul'-hit areas in seven fishermen were still miss- MLAs, the Congress in transparency audits on proactive Nagar village in Nalanda North 24 Parganas, said on ing, Banerjee said during the Karnataka on Wednesday said disclosure of information on district, the police said. Deputy Wednesday that the loss meeting. the verdict proves that the BJP- their websites, according to a Superintendent of Police incurred by the state due to the According to the chief min- led government in the state was personnel ministry order. Somnath confirmed the death natural calamity might go up to ister, six lakh people have been "illegal" and sought its dis- The suo motu disclosure of be done annually and commu- of six persons including a Rs 50,000 crore. Banerjee hand- affected and over five lakh missal. While KPCC President information to the public is nicated to the Central newborn baby in the mishap. ed over a cheque of Rs 2.4 lakh houses damaged due to the Dinesh Gundu Rao asked BJP mandated under Section 4 (2) of Information Commission every The three injured persons have each to the family members of cyclone, which made landfall not to give tickets to the dis- the Right to Information (RTI) year through publication on been admitted to Bihar Sharif five people from the district who late on Saturday between Sagar qualified legislators to contest Act, 2005, so that people have to websites. Sadar hospital and their lost their lives in the calamity. Islands in West Bengal and polls if it has "any morality left," use the transparency law less to "Further, the task of under- condition was serious, the Taking note of the fact that at tion. "If I'm not wrong, I think has been damaged. The entire Khepupara in Bangladesh. CLP leader Siddaramaiah said get information. Each ministry taking transparency audits may police said. In another incident, least 15 lakh hectares of agri- there has been a loss of Rs paddy cultivation has been The CM gave assurances to the verdict was a lesson to defec- or public authority should get its be given to the respective train- two persons were killed and cultural land was damaged due 50,000 crore," the chief minister ruined. I assure the farmers of rebuild damaged houses under tors to whom people would proactive disclosure package ing institutes under each min- eight others injured five of to the storm, she said the affect- said at an administrative review all form of support from our her government's 'Banglar Bari' teach a lesson in the December audited by a third party every istry/department/public author- them seriously when an SUV in ed farmers would get all help meeting here following the government. The farmers under scheme. She also announced 5 bypolls. "Supreme Court has year, as per norms. The audit ity and across the states and which they were travelling from her government. reconnaissance. the state's crop insurance poli- one hurricane lamp and five partially upheld the then should cover compliance with union territories," the ministry rammed into a stationary gas "Going by what I have seen, Those who have enrolled cy will get hundred per cent cov- litres of kerosene for each affect- Speaker Ramesh Kumar's deci- proactive disclosure guidelines said in the order. However, in tanker on Grand Trunk road I think the cyclone has led to their names for the state gov- erage," Banerjee said. The ed family in the state. Banejee sion. I welcome the verdict," as well as adequacy of items cases where no training institute (NH 2) near Suara mor under massive destruction. By massive, ernment's crop insurance Trinamool Congress (TMC) directed the education depart- Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to included in the package. exists under ministries or Dehri-on-Sone police station I mean really massive... People scheme would get 100 per cent supremo further said that the ment to provide books to reporters here, he said, the It must also examine whether departments, the tasks of under- area in Rohtas district in the sitting in Kolkata and other coverage for their loss, she state government would soon schoolchildren appearing for court's stand was that defecting there are any other type of taking transparency audits may early hours of Wednesday, parts of the state will be not able asserted. "A total of 15 lakh announce a special package for board examinations in the was "immoral" and "violation of information which can be proac- be given to any government police said. to realise the degree of devasta- hectares of agricultural land the affected farmers. storm-hit areas. trust of the voter". tively disclosed. The audits will training institutes, it said. BJP takes out rally in Govt extends moratorium on soft loan to sugar mills PNS n NEW DELHI the scheme has been disbursed 175 crore litres of ethanol to oil The Centre had so far by banks. marketing companies (OMCs) city to protest spike As the Rs 15,000 crore soft loan announced the The sugar industry is of the till October 22 of the 2018-19 scheme for sugar mills is mov- view that much of the time is season (October-September) ing at a snail's pace, the gov- loan package in being wasted in the first screen- and helped them achieve 5.2 in dengue cases ernment has extended the two tranches -- ing at the ministry level. Ideally, per cent blending with petrol, moratorium period for repay- banks should check the eligi- as per industry data. PNS n KOLKATA hush up the figures (of those ments by six more months, first in June 2018 bility criteria and sanction the The soft loan was killed and affected). The according to sources. Now, the loan amount accordingly. announced to improve liquid- The BJP on Wednesday took government and the KMC moratorium period is one- amounting to Rs "In this process, the scheme ity of mills, reduce sugar inven- out a rally here to protest are more keen on hiding and-a-half years. A moratori- 4,440 crore and has not been able to take off tory and facilitate timely clear- against the spurt in dengue the actual numbers rather um period is a time during the properly. The scheme was ance of cane dues of farmers. cases in the city and its fringe than taking steps to tackle loan term when the borrower the other in launched in June 2018 and still However, cane arrear still areas and accused the the menace," state BJP pres- is not required to make any March 2019 of Rs the ministry is screening the remains high at Rs 9,000 crore Trinamool Congress govern- ident Dilip Ghosh, who led repayment. applications. At this pace, mills so far this year based on the ment of trying to "hush up" the the rally, told reporters. The Centre had announced 10,540 crore may not benefit from the sugarcane price fixed by both figures. Police sources, however, said the loan package in two tranch- scheme. It takes at least 18 the Centre and states, as per the The protest march, con- that barricades have been set es -- first in June 2018 amount- months to establish an ethanol ministry data. vened by BJP Yuva Morcha, up near Chandni Chowk ing to Rs 4,440 crore and the was launched to augment the loan, the food ministry has end, the data showed. unit," another industry official There is a sugar glut in India, has been taken out from Metro station to stop the other in March 2019 of Rs ethanol production in the coun- found 282 eligible. Of this, 114 The soft loan package is said. the world's second largest sugar Central Avenue in the city and rally beyond that point. 10,540 crore. The objective try, one year moratorium was applications have been cleared being implemented by the food At present, 3-4 lakh tonne of producer after Brazil. The is scheduled to culminate at The saffron party said it was to help millers in clearing provided. This has now been for loans amounting to Rs ministry, which provides a list sugar gets diverted for ethanol country had produced 32.5 Kolkata Municipal wanted to submit a deputation cane arrears and divert surplus extended to 1.5 years in the inter- 6,139.08 crore, as per official of eligible loan applicants to making. With creation of addi- million tonne and 33.1 million Corporation (KMC) head- to Kolkata Mayor Firhad sugar for ethanol manufactur- est of sugar mills and farmers," data. banks for further process. tional capacity under the tonne in 2017-18 and 2018-19 quarters, with the gherao of Hakim regarding the dengue ing. A soft loan is a loan that a highly placed source said. However, banks have sanc- According to industry scheme, 9-10 lakh tonne of seasons (October-September), the civic office. menace and, if stopped, the is given at a subsidised interest A notification in this regard tioned the loan to 45 applicants experts, only 5-6 per cent of the sugar is expected to be divert- respectively, much higher than "The state government has party would resort to a sit-in rate. will be issued soon, the source and disbursed Rs 900 crore to total soft loan amount of Rs ed for ethanol production. the domestic consumption of been deliberately trying to demonstration. "When the soft loan scheme added. Of 418 applications for 33 applicants till September- 15,000 crore announced under Sugar mills have supplied 25 million tonne. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Let Rajpath be Repairing and rejigging heritage structures is one thing, changing skylines quite the other Guarantors vs enforcers hen the glass Pyramid came up in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, The brawl between police officers and lawyers over a parking lot was the manifestation of a Wostensibly to serve as a central con- duit for a more functional visitor movement, the then French President François Mitterrand was misplaced sense of entitlement at work. The episode should lead to corrective introspection lambasted for creating “an architectural joke, an eyesore, an anachronistic intrusion of Egyptian death symbolism in the middle of Paris, and a megalomaniacal folly.” Parisians still have mixed feelings about the new-age intrusion, which has allowed more utilitarian and pedes- trianised access to art besides increasing foot- falls. But the oddity of its existence was such that critics and conservationists compelled the architects to tone down on drama, keep much of the rejig of the BHOPINDER SINGH Louvre’s internal map underground and stay away from the surrounding classi- cal architecture. Mitterrand, an avid art lover, was thinking about keeping the Louvre ubmission to an inviolable sense of justice, order and probity ought to relevant for generations than sealing a political legacy. However, the real intent of be at the heart of professionals ren- the argument that Lutyens’ Delhi needs a makeover, particularly the central vista dering policing and legal services of the Rajpath, to create more spaces for Ministry offices and freeing up more to society. The nobility of purpose Sin both these professions mandates a cer- citizen-friendly spaces, is entirely political and in no way cultural or futuristic. Tradition’s tain code of conduct and ethics that posits co-existence with modernity is encoded in our DNA and Delhi is the best testi- the responsibility to the citizenry at large mony, where each successive ruler has sedimented through relics and monu- and, thereby, the nation. Many such man- ments. And Delhiites have never denied heritage its place — Rajput, Islamic, European dates have been legislated, ingrained and templatised in the form of standard pro- or colonial — making it a part of their living history, one where Lutyens’ Delhi is cedures, processes and even uniforms a key chapter. Talking of the central vista and the domed buildings around it, do that they bear with aplomb and responsi- we really need to tamper with the elegance and classicism of design here? The bility. The allegorical personification of Lady Justice (originally Lustitia, the god- green pavilions, perches, cupolas and the islands are the only democratic spaces dess of justice in the Greek mythology) where citizens can move and roam free, catching the afternoon sun in the mid- with a blindfold, a balance and a sword is dle of winter and the gentle breeze of a summer evening. No kiosk or retail space deeply symbolic of those who uphold its tenets as protectors of justice. is needed for it is precisely to escape these that Delhi families assemble here. Similarly, the khaki uniform of the Besides, being the first stretches to be locked down for security around Republic police personnel is freighted with the cit- and Independence Days, they are anyway sanitised and cannot ever be a porous izen’s charter that explicitly seeks, among other things, the “maintenance of law and event space like Washington’s National Mall. Redevelopment wouldn’t necessar- order in civil society” as a common bond ily mean more freedom to the masses. Considering the India Gate and now the between the two services. Many illustrious war memorial are a tribute to martyred soldiers no less, do we need to scream lawyers and policemen (and policewomen) have conducted themselves with the high- our triumphalism and identity any louder with an Eiffel tower-like structure? Shouldn’t est dignity, civility, service and personal sac- a seemingly innocuous dis- Other collateral concerns of creeping politicisation even the Government be wiser to leave a legacy of policy and governance instead? rifices that have been the pride of the soci- pute over a parking space reeks like work conditions and offi- in the armed forces. Repurposing administrative offices within the shell of an existing facade and rejig- ety and the nation. of ego, vanity and a sense of cer-soldier relationship in the The onus is on the Yet, the unfortunate spectacle of the fiefdom that was involved. The police among others, however Government to contain this ging interiors are the done thing. But to change the skyline is quite the other. Agreed, violent clash between policemen and the proverbial “turf-war” further true and important in their incident with speedy interven- there may be an increasing demand for land in the cities and the size of the lawyers at the Tis Hazari court in the eroded the citizen’s waning own right, are a matter of sep- tion, resolution and then usher Government means that its bureaucracy needs to be accommodated. Does that national capital shamed the edifice of jus- trust, faith and decorum about SUCH INCIDENTS arate enquiry and resolution. In in the much-delayed institu- tice, which is the shared responsibility of governmental and judicial fact, there has been a plethora tional reforms. No society can mean Lutyens’ bungalows should be torn down indiscriminately without attempt- these two callings. In an age of reckless arms, who are in dire need for ALSO GIVE of committees and commis- thrive where a revenue officer ing a solution within the original plan? Cannot some Government accommoda- social media, the free flow of visuals of the reforms and reassurances. PARALLEL VENT sions that have identified var- is burnt alive during the con- tion be relocated to areas where vertical structures are the norm than the excep- fights, accusations and the public protests In the melee of excesses TO LATENT ious reforms pertaining to the duct of his/her duty, where tion? The Rajpath has been our ceremonial pivot, providing a monumental, dig- was a reflection of institutional breakdown was the regrettable irony of the efficacy of the judicial and police-lawyers vandalise pub- at various levels. Delhi Police’s motto of “Shanti, CONCERNS THAT policing services. lic property, where policemen nified and symbolic setting for governmental structures, museums and national The immediate impact of this whol- Sewa, Nyaya” (Peace, Service Unfortunately, political will in uniform protest raising slo- memorials. Attempting to change it for no pressing reason, therefore, is like mar- ly avoidable fracas goes way beyond the and Justice) or indeed, the fact HAVE REMAINED has been lacking and even gans, where suicide attempts ginalising and eroding its place-based identity. Simply because of its historicity perceptions about these two professions. that the lawyers are the ultimate institutional lethargy to under- for justice by lawyers are made. It speaks volumes about the institutional restorers of the law of the land. UNADDRESSED take the recommendations Indeed, forgotten from the as a power statement. One that the current regime wants to overlay with its own one-upmanship, prevailing societal anger The hapless citizenry could FOR TOO made by experts in the field. recent limelight is the unprece- imposition of a Bharat Parv, as if we never had one through millennia. Prime Minister and above all, a misplaced sense of enti- only mull and reminisce their LONG BUT A more reassuring arm of dented tragedy of the war Narendra Modi doesn’t quite like the “Lutyens’ world” and the power structures tlement that some individuals may carry own experiences at the hands the Government has been the heroes of the armed forces sit- — all of which could taint the entirety of of either of these two. CONTEXTUALISING armed forces. The principal ting on roadside, asking for embedded in it. “For me, everything is about the people of India,” he had said. their services. For the sake of national Such incidents also give a factor for this has been the rel- what was rightfully promised in But in the name of breaking elitism and freeing up space for people, one cannot security and order, institutional blame- parallel vent to latent concerns THE SAME TO THIS ative isolation from the politi- OROP. justify political point-scoring. Or even the political economy it will generate — the game must be contained with immediate that have remained unad- INCIDENT IS TO cisation of its environment, There is certainly a power effect. The High Court-appointed judicial dressed for far too long but functioning and ethos. In cases play of institutional relevance, project is expected to run into multi-crore tenders. There are fruits of preserva- inquiry must ascertain individual acts of contextualising the same to DISTRACT FROM of individual culpability per- elbow-room and assertion at tion; they serve as reminders of what was and where we need to go. There are misdemeanour and those involved must this incident is to distract from THE IMMEDIACY taining to the rare wrong- play. The fight over the park- only ruins of demolition, forcibly reconstructing the past on wobbly stubs to suit be punished, irrespective of their profes- the immediacy and specificity doings of a soldier of the ing lot was symbolic of the mis- sional callings. of action. The unwarranted AND SPECIFICITY armed forces, care is taken to placed sense of entitlement our ends. Given the secrecy around the makeover project, the least the Government However, the lazy and wanton lust to politicisation of the incident, OF ACTION. THE isolate them from institution- that is at work with a few that can do is to put a proposed plan to a public vote, keep it transparent, consulta- sully the reputation of either of the insti- with political parties assuming al framework as discipline shame their own institutions. tive and reasonable and synchronise its character with the aspiration of Delhiites tutions can have unfathomable repercus- positions that suit their imme- UNWARRANTED cannot be compromised. This incident should lead to sions that the nation can ill-afford, given diate narrative, can only fan the POLITICISATION OF Discipline, leadership and corrective introspection and to be citizens of a world heritage city. The city’s application, submitted to the Unesco that both are unique and irreplaceable ser- fire. Sane voices, who are either soldiering ethos are made to cooling of tempers as opposed in 2013, lists Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ) along with Shahjahanabad (old Delhi) vices, often the only source of ensuring jus- in positions of seniority in the THE INCIDENT CAN walk the talk in the armed to a field day for those who as the rationale for seeking the tag. That sure will have a longer legacy than prov- tice to the citizenry. To that extent, the act respective hierarchies or those forces. The finest example of have vested interest in TRPs, should be treated as a matter of individual who have retired from official ONLY FAN THE FIRE this is the “officer-to-soldier” partisan concerns or perpetu- ing a point for BJP’s manifesto of 2024, the deadline of the project. (at best a group of individuals) culpabili- service, would do yeoman ser- fatality ratio, which is the high- ating the existing systemic rot. ty or complicity as opposed to a situation vice by insisting on isolating the est for any military in the (The writer, a military vet- where the top-brass of either institutions individuals concerned in the world. It is the professional cul- eran, is a former Lt Governor of lock horns on behalf of their colleagues. violence, as opposed to taking ture and standard that are at Andaman & Nicobar Islands Trouble in Jharkhand The fact that the violence was triggered by institutional positions. stake when murmurs abound and Puducherry) After Maharashtra, allies AJSU and LJP turn adamant on seats, show BJP why it needs them rom the west to the east, BJP’s allies in S O U N D BITE the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) RCEP is in our interest. If Today, whether it's pageantry, India, China and Russia are Women need to get out of are seeking to assert themselves and give it is signed by other 15 surviving in the modelling doing absolutely nothing to their comfort zone. 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It has hardly recovered from the jolt in Maharashtra, where its three-decade-old ally, the Shiv Sena, snapped ties with it for its fail- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR ure to honour a rotational chief ministerial for- JNU hullabaloo of such applications and subse- mula, but is staring at another one in Jharkhand. Here its long-time ally, the All Seshan was a poll crusader quently may even reduce the Jharkhand Students’ Union (AJSU), has upped the ante by staking claim to 17 burden of PSKs. Sir — This refers to the editori- efore TN Seshan occupied the office of the Chief Varun Dambal seats for itself. But the BJP is not willing to concede. The AJSU has since gone al, “Fee hike unjust” (November Election Commissioner (CEC), not much was Bengaluru ahead by fielding its candidate even against the BJP’s State unit chief. As if this 13). There is no doubt that there Bknown about the game-changing ability of the wasn’t enough, another BJP ally, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), has announced has been a significant hike in both Election Commission of India (ECI). Seshan proved The great reformer it will go alone and field its candidates in 50 of the 81 Assembly seats. the hostel room fee and one-time what the electoral body could do to instill decorum in mess fee at the Jawaharlal Nehru the way elections were conducted in the country. Until The timing is all wrong for the BJP, which is actually looking to consolidate University (JNU) but we also he took over, booth captures, corruption, imperson- Sir — As the Chief Election its gains in the State. The Raghubar Das-led regime has the distinction of com- need to ponder as to how long ation, vandalism and violence were part of the elec- Commissioner, TN Seshan pleting a full five-year-term, which is a first in the 20-year history of the State will the State exchequer keep tion process. The introduction of electors' photo iden- brought many reforms in the funding its students’ subsidised tity cards was one of the measures taken by him which country’s electoral process, which that has always had fractured mandates leading to half-a-dozen Chief Ministers education. The monthly fee of put the ECI’s integrity on the rising graph. The Model includes the enforcement of the helming the affairs from time to time. For the BJP, however, the LJP is not a cause `20 for a hostel room is some- Code of Conduct got a fresh meaning as the “maver- Model Code of Conduct, introduc- of worry given its minuscule presence in the State. The LJP contested only one thing that really needed to be ick” Seshan cracked the whip on politicians. tion of voter ID cards for eligible changed but at the same time, the Ironically, Seshan paved the way for a three-mem- He had to eat the humble pie everytime he tried to candidates and curbing malprac- Assembly seat in 2014 and lost. By contesting 50 seats this time round, its new authorities should have held dis- ber ECI. His aggressive style and frequent tiffs with assert his supremacy. Despite his frequent squabbles tices like the exchange of liquor and president Chirag Paswan wishes to gain some foothold in Jharkhand. But as far cussions with the stakeholders on leaders prompted former Prime Minister PV Narasimha with the Government, colleagues and the courts, money during elections. as AJSU is concerned, the party, which is a product of the Jharkhand move- the amount that needed to be Rao to re-introduce the three-member ECI. Again, Seshan was the architect of the “new Election The real tribute to Seshan increased. There should have Seshan met his match in the Supreme Court after he Commission” in India. would be to enforce one of his ment, has a strong presence, especially in areas around Ranchi. AJSU has been been a hike that would not pinch contested the powers of two newly-appointed Election Ganapathi Bhat orders where he directed that the a part of almost all Governments formed in Jharkhand ever since the State’s too much as students from all sec- Commissioners — MS Gill and GVG Krishnamurthy. Akola ballot papers be mixed without creation when Babulal Marandi became the first Chief Minister. Its chief Sudesh tions of the society come to study fail before they were counted so in this varsity. While it’s good that that polling agents would not Mahto has handled plum portfolios throughout, including that of the funds-rich the authorities have partially Expand bases port applications, an applicant can to approach the nearest PSK know in which booth who voted Road Construction department. He played a key role in hijacking MLAs to prop rolled the proposed fee hike, stu- approach only a few PSKs locat- located within the State. The and how. This will partially curb up the Arjun Munda regime. The AJSU is also gaining strength from the fact that dents need to introspect why ed within the States. Thus, for an move, thus, causes inconvenience the behaviour of our elected rep- there should not be a basic hike Sir — It is given to understand applicant there is no possibility to to the applicants owing to logis- resentatives who tend to tilt Opposition parties are courting it. AJSU fighting alone, nevertheless, will be advan- in their fees when they are being that an applicant can apply for a apply for a tatkal passport at any tical factors to reach the venue. development funds towards the tage BJP as the former shares a support base with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha part of one of the most sought normal passport at all Post Office POPSKs located across various The Ministry of External area that voted for them. (JMM) and could cut into its votebank. Despite its dominance, the BJP cannot after universities in the country. Passport Sewa Kendras (POPSKs) district headquarters. Affairs must accept tatkal-based Harvinder Singh Chugh There has to be some rationality and Passport Sewa Kendras The current non-availability passport applications and allot Jalandhar alienate time-tested allies who have stood by it through thick and thin. As Shiromani in this entire issue. (PSKs) spread across various of tatkal appointments at POPSKs appointments under tatkal quota Akali Dal (SAD) leader Naresh Gujral said, the BJP should not treat its allies as Bal Govind States. It is further given to is causing much inconvenience to at POPSKs, too. The suggested Send your feedback to: lesser partners as they, too, have self-respect. Noida understand that for tatkal pass- the applicants. All are compelled move will entail quick processing [email protected] HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 07 www.dailypioneer.com analysis FIRSTCOLUMN Governor’s decision POINTCOUNTERPOINT EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE. TALKS ARE ON IN THE OUR MEETING WITH UDDHAV THACKERAY WAS A unconstitutional RIGHT DIRECTION AND A DECISION WILL BE COURTESY CALL. THE FACT THAT WE ARE MEETING IS ANNOUNCED AT AN APPROPRIATE TIME. ITSELF A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT. President’s Rule in Maharashtra must be shot — SHIV SENA PRESIDENT —MAHARASHTRA CONGRESS CHIEF down by the SC. Elections are a costly affair and a UDDHAV THACKERAY BALASAHEB THORAT poor country like India can ill-afford frequent polls Shed the protectionist mindset MARKANDEY KATJU Keeping in mind the criticality of being an integral part of the global supply chain to achieve a n my opinion, the recent imposition of President’s Rule in Maharashtra under Article 356 is unconstitutional and needs to be $5 trillion economy, India needs to reconsider its decision on RCEP Ideclared as such by the Supreme Court (SC). In the recent elections to the 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the BJP got 105 seats, the Shiv Sena got 56, the NCP 54 and the Congress 44. Although the BJP and the Shiv Sena had fought the election in alliance, after the poll it fell apart on the issue of power-sharing. No single party got a majority in the House and no alliance could be formed claiming a major- ity. Hence the Governor of the State recommended President’s Rule, which was imposed. Now, a similar situation had arisen in Uttar Pradesh (UP) in 1996 where also President’s Rule was imposed soon after the Legislative Assembly elections for the same reason, viz no party, nor combination of parties, had a majority in the House.The imposition of President’s Rule was challenged in the Allahabad High Court (HC) and UTTAM GUPTA a full Bench of the HC, of which I was a member, held the imposition unconstitutional, vide HS Jain vs Union of India case. he Regional Comprehensive Economic The reasoning which the full Bench gave in that case squarely applies Partnership (RCEP) is a conglomeration of to the imposition of President’s Rule in Maharashtra too and it was this: T10 members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) viz. Malaysia, “It has been held in the authoritative judgment of the Supreme Court Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, The in Bommai’s case, (1994) 3 SCC 1 (in paragraphs 109, 120, 383 and Philippines, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos and 391) that imposition of President’s Rule should not be resorted to unless Cambodia plus six others viz. Australia, New all other recourses have failed.” Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China and India. In paragraph 112 of my decision, I observed: “The Governor should If it really sees the light of day with all 16 mem- have sent a message to the House under Article 175(2) of the bers intact, the group will cover 3.6 billion peo- Constitution, after summoning it under Article 174(1) stating that despite ple or almost 50 per cent of the world’s popula- his best efforts he was unable to find out who can command the con- tion and account for nearly 40 per cent of the fidence of the House and hence the House itself should inform him global GDP (Gross Domestic Product). about such person. The Governor in this message should have asked India is aiming to double its GDP to $5 tril- lion by 2024-25. To achieve this, it is looking inter the House to assemble and decide the matter within a reasonable peri- alia to doubling its exports from the current over od of time and then inform him. In this message the Governor could $500 billion to $1 trillion and increasing agricul- have also warned the House that if it did not make up its mind within tural exports 2.5 times from $40 billion to $100 a reasonable period of time, the House may have to be dissolved.” In billion. In this backdrop, the RCEP with a com- INDIA’S paragraph 128 of my decision, I observed that in case of a fractured bined GDP of $30 trillion presents, at least on APPROACH TO electoral verdict, where no party or combination of parties appeared paper, a huge opportunity that the country can’t afford to miss. NEGOTIATIONS ON to have a majority in the House, “the only legal alternative left for the RCEP IS OVERLY Governor is to ask the Assembly to inform him about the person in Since 2012 (when the RCEP was mooted), 29 rounds of negotiations have already been held. PROTECTIONIST. whom it has confidence. Who can be in a better position than the House BARRING itself to inform the Governor in whom it has confidence?” And in para- During the ASEAN Summit (November 11-15, 2018), Prime Minister Narendra Modi had SHIFTING THE The rationale behind eliminating mitted under RCEP agreement to all First, under the agreement, tariff graph 131 of my verdict I stated, “Although this course of action has called for early conclusion of the process. In the REFERENCE tariffs on goods moving across interna- members after a fixed period. While, elimination is mooted over a reasonably not been expressly mentioned in the Constitution, it logically flows out recent ministerial gathering held in Bangkok DATE FOR tional borders is to enable participat- India is willing to give concessions in long period of up to 20 years and it of Article 164(2) and is the only democratic alternative short of dis- (October 10-12), even as discussions reached a UNDERTAKING ing countries to maximise their respec- the services and investment segment, should be possible to backload most of solution. In today’s era of fractured verdicts, it is the only logical method.” deadlock over a dozen contentious issues, min- TARIFF PHASE tive gains from trade. This overarching developed countries are pushing for it, especially on sensitive items. Any I referred to Article 6 of the Japanese Constitution which states, isters were given 10 days to iron out the differ- OUT TO 2019, IN objective will be defeated if a member similar concessions in goods trade as apprehension of an adverse effect in the “The Emperor shall appoint a Prime Minister as designated by the Diet” ences. If, they didn’t succeed, Modi, with his gets the right to automatically increase well. near-term is misplaced. The famed “Midas touch” was expected to make it ALL OTHER the duty, which will prevent the export- Fifth, India is also not comfortable Government should not allow its deci- (the Japanese Parliament is called the Diet) and observed “Although AREAS, THE we do not have a similar provision in our Constitution, while judicially happen in the third RCEP leaders’ summit. ing country from realising the full with the “standstill” clause, which sion to be obliterated by the present However, on November 4, Modi announced GOVERNMENT’S potential of its low cost. Moreover, if binds a member to the current level of state of the economy. interpreting it we can borrow from the democratic spirit of the Japanese STAND IS NOT Constitution.” India’s decision not to join the group citing that India insists on this clause, others too domestic liberalisation in services; Second, the handicap of domestic “the present form of the RCEP Agreement does TENABLE. IT IS will want it. In that scenario, all mem- hence can’t be reversed in future. For industry is more due to local factors Thus, when the Governor of Maharashtra could not find any party not fully reflect the basic spirit and the agreed BORNE OUT OF bers will end up compressing the mar- instance, if the Modi Government such as the high cost of power, fuel (cur- or combination of parties, which appeared to have a majority in the guiding principles of RCEP. It also does not THE FEAR THAT ket for each other. wishes to withdraw the 51 per cent rently, neither is under the Goods and Assembly, before recommending imposition of President’s Rule he should address satisfactorily India’s outstanding issues JOINING THE Additionally, there will be practi- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Services Tax, which means suppliers are have sent a message to the House under Article 175(2), after sum- and concerns”. So, what are India’s major con- GROUP WILL cal problems in determining the thresh- multi-brand retail, which was allowed not eligible for Input Tax Credit result- moning it under Article 174(1), asking the House to assemble, delib- cerns? And, are these valid? DEVASTATE old level (each member would like to earlier in 2012 by the UPA dispensation, ing in a cascading effect on cost. erate and then inform him within a reasonable period of time in whom First, India wants the reference date for keep it at the lowest level possible for it won’t be able to do so. Besides, the excise duty and Value undertaking tariff reduction to be extended to OUR FARMERS extracting maximum mileage) and the Having taken a policy decision in Added Tax are also high), logistics, cap- it has confidence, so that he could be appointed Chief Minister. AND In Bommai’s case it was held that imposition of President’s Rule 2019 instead of 2014 planned initially. Since 2014, number of commodities to be covered the overall interest of our economy, ital and so on. If only these costs are the Government has raised import duty on 3,500 SMALL-SCALE by this dispensation (each member will there is nothing wrong in staying with lowered, “Made in India” products was a very serious step and was a last option, to be resorted to only INDUSTRIES AT when all other recourses failed. In Maharashtra, as in UP in 1996, there items. In this backdrop, if for the purpose of phas- insist on having a large number). They it to ensure stability of the policy envi- can compete with the lowest priced ing out duties, it were to use 2014 as a reference THE CURRENT will end up denying access to the mar- ronment. goods from anywhere in the world. was an option left, as referred to above. Hence without resorting to it, point, this benefit will be lost. The Indian stance JUNCTURE WHEN ket for each other instead of expansion, Finally, India has offered to phase Third, we also need to look at the recommending imposition of President’s Rule straightaway was clear- is perfectly logical as the quotation date for com- THE ECONOMY IS which is the overriding consideration out Customs Duty on imports from potential that China offers for boost- ly unconstitutional. mencement of tariff cuts has to be in sync with IN THE GRIP OF A behind forging a free market area. China on nearly 74 per cent of the tar- ing India’s exports. The Chinese econ- Some people may ask what use such a step would have been the date the agreement takes effect. SLOWDOWN. ITS India should shun the idea of iff lines (jargon for a product as defined omy is undergoing a metaphorical when the political leaders were unable to come to a compromise? Second, under the Most Favored Nation WORRY IS MORE automatic trigger safeguard mecha- in lists of tariff rates; products can be transformation from export-driven The answer was given in paragraph 134 of my judgment. “In my (MFN) clause, the investment or service related nism. Instead, it needs to focus more sub-divided, the level of detail reflect- (until hitherto) to domestic consump- concessions given to a trading partner under a ON ACCOUNT OF A on requiring member countries to ed in the number of digits in the tion and from industry to services. opinion, if the elected members are permitted to come together and FLOOD OF meet in the House, then a Socratic debate may take place and it is pos- bilateral treaty have to be automatically extend- refrain from giving subsidies, includ- Harmonised System code used to iden- According to an estimate, China has ed to all other members of the group without any IMPORTS FROM ing “hidden” (as China does by mak- tify the product) as against 90 per cent plans to import goods and services sible that a solution may emerge. When two or more persons are sit- CHINA. ting separately they may not be able to resolve their differences but time gap. India was not inclined to accept this. ing fuel, power and other inputs sub- of tariff lines on imports from all other worth $12 trillion over five years. This stance is illogical. MFN is a cardinal prin- THIS FEAR IS sidised for enterprises) so that a situa- members. China refused to join nego- India should tap this potential market. when they come together it is possible that by discussions and nego- ciple governing World Trade Organisation UNFOUNDED tion of selling commodities at below tiations on this offer which it consid- Keeping in mind the criticality of tiations some compromise may come about. This is the democratic (WTO) — the international body dealing with cost (or dumping in plain words) in ers highly restrictive. being an integral part of the global sup- method also. The elected representatives may put pressure on their global rules of trade. India should not be seen other members’ markets is avoided. To sum up, India’s approach to ply chain to achieve a $5 trillion econ- leaders to give up their intransigent and uncompromising attitude and as taking a stance which is inconsistent with Further, it should insist on stricter and negotiations on RCEP is overly protec- omy, India needs to reconsider its deci- adopt a more flexible approach.” WTO rules. transparent rules of origin to ensure tionist. Barring shifting the reference sion. The Government should shed its It must be remembered that elections are a costly affair and fre- Third, India wanted an “automatic trigger that China does not use other members’ date for undertaking tariff phase out to present tough stance on MFN, safe- quent polls are a recourse which a poor country like India can ill-afford. safeguard mechanism.” What it really means is territories to flood the Indian market 2019, in all other areas, the guard mechanism, “standstill” and Also, frequent elections were one of the causes of the collapse of the that in the event of import of a particular com- (it is learnt that our negotiators have not Government’s stand is not tenable. It is “ratchet.” On the offer to China, this Weimar Republic and Hitler coming to power in 1933. Hence every modity exceeding a certain number (also known done enough home work in this area). borne out of the fear that joining the may be improved to 80-85 per cent effort should be made to avoid them. as threshold), this clause will automatically kick Fourth, India is opposing the group will devastate our farmers and (from the 74 per cent already on the in, giving the right to the importing country demand of other members to seek trade small-scale industries at the current table). With a flexible mindset, it If elected representatives are not allowed to meet in the House, (read: India) to apply higher tariff to prevent a concessions in its domestic space. juncture when the economy is in the should consider joining RCEP which is should they meet in a tennis court, as happened in France during the surge. This stance is untenable as it militates Termed as “ratchet” in trade terminol- grip of a slowdown. Its worry is more expected to be sealed in March 2020. French Revolution of 1789? against the principle of free international trade ogy, the concept implies that any pol- on account of a flood of imports from (The writer is a New Delhi-based (The writer is a former judge of the Supreme Court of India.) based on comparative advantage. icy changes will be automatically com- China. This fear is unfounded. policy analyst) Answer to power woes blowing in the wind? FOREIGN EYE The speed at which India is progressing on its wind energy agenda is not encouraging, whereas the targets the country has set itself are very ambitious. Why is there such a major disconnect between plan and action?

The speed at which India is pro- Thanks to this study by the though time is short, it is also ripe gy generation slowdown. gressing on its wind energy agenda awakening, the Indian Statistical for harnessing wind energy. This is India must first, bring policy is not encouraging whereas the tar- cost of renewable Institute, the pro- because the technology is available consensus and ensure that imple- gets the country has set itself are very energy infrastruc- jected domestic and energy storage is improving mentation and execution remain the BEIJING NEEDS TO ambitious. ture is coming social cost of exponentially as a lot of innovation strong points of its policy. Also, a Why is there such a major dis- down rapidly else- coal-based power is taking place. Hence, it will be monthly monitoring of the hurdles STEP BACK A LITTLE connect between plan and action? Is where in the generation will be much more easy to adopt wind being faced by the renewable ener- John Tsang, Hong Kong's KOTA SRIRAJ it due to the lack of a cohesive vision? world, but in India too high by 2024- energy today than ever before. gy sector will help in smooth scal- former financial secretary, For instance, India has set an this fall in installa- 25. This will Wind energy cannot be seen as ing up of the wind energy portfolio. defeated by Carrie Lam for any environmental sceptics ambitious target of achieving 175 tion rates is not necessitate reduc- a back-up resource or a plan B. In addition to this, the authori- will write off wind energy as gigawatt (GW) renewable energy translating into tion in building of Renewable power sources, especial- ties may want to prepare a com- the chief executive’s post, Ma resource that has literally capacity by 2022. As per the Ministry renewed enthusi- new coal-based ly the trio of solar, wind and hydro pelling mix of wind and solar ener- has said that given the gone with the wind and rightly so, of New and Renewable Energy’s fig- asm for wind power plants and power are going to be the mainstay gy generation options for small and imbalance of power as India still has a long way to go ures, at the end of 2018, India had energy and this is render the opera- of the future energy sector of the medium investors as this will raise between protesters and the before it can say that wind power has an installed capacity of 35 GW. concerning. The full potential of tions of the existing ones unviable. country. To make this happen India awareness and present a major busi- come to play a pivotal role in becom- Hence, the jump from 35 GW to 175 wind energy, if and when harnessed, At a time such as this, a fully-devel- must invest appropriately also. ness opportunity too. The proper Chinese Government, the ing the alternate source to fossil fuels. GW by 2022 sure looks ambitious has the ability to mitigate climate oped portfolio of renewable energy According to the estimates of the and viable storage of energy is an latter must take the initiative Having said this, wind energy and maybe a tad unachievable, not change and pollution together. In our options will be able to shoulder the US-based Institute for Energy ongoing issue, which needs to be to de-escalate the force it is obviously cannot be written off as it because the target is high but because renewable energy sector, the empha- burden of India’s energy demand. Economics and Financial Analysis taken care of as well. using. Coming from a pro- has tremendous potential that is just there is an absence of aggressive pol- sis on grand plans and commitments However, this portfolio, with a robust (IEEFA), the country will require Wind energy has a potential that establishment figure it is a waiting to be tapped. The specific icy-backed implementation efforts is given primary importance, where- GW capacity cannot happen $500 to $700 billion in renewable is still waiting to be tapped and India circumstances in India are not able and initiatives to achieve the same. as time-bound execution of projects overnight and needs a sufficient run energy and supporting grid invest- can easily sail through any future striking statement. to create an enabling environment The world is witnessing a major is sorely missing. Yet another press- up, which is not happening in the ment over the coming decade in energy crisis only if it has got the Yet it will almost certainly for the full-fledged harnessing of this shift from fossil fuels to renewable ing factor is going to make reliance country today. order to meet its renewable energy wind in its sails. go unheard by Beijing. amazing pollution-free sustainable energy, mainly due to the rising on renewable energy compulsory Senior environmentalists and targets. Some immediate steps can go (The writer is an environmental (The Guardian editorial) and renewable power resource. awareness regarding their ill-effects. sooner than later. According to a policymakers must understand that a long way to counter the wind ener- journalist.) HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE Nita on the board of Metropolitan Museum of Art PTI n NEW YORK the world, announced that The museum had then continue our work in the art Nita has been named its Chairman Daniel Brodsky of the described Nita and Mukesh as world,” she had said then. Philanthropist and Honorary Trustee. Her election "great champions of The Met." 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Net sales were up 5.88 per rationalise income tax, duties for Rs 100 cr PNS n NEW DELHI cent to Rs 3,022.91 crore during the quarter under PNS n NEW DELHI about 25.2 per cent, for com- biz from online Benchmark BSE Sensex on review as against Rs 2,854.81 panies which are not receiving Wednesday dived 229 points crore of the corresponding In perhaps the first instance, any incentives or exemptions. GST course as concerns over poor macro quarter previous fiscal. the finance ministry has kicked New manufacturing com- data and confusion over US- off the exercise to formulate the panies formed after October 1 PNS n NEW DELHI China trade deal persisted. next budget by seeking sug- will enjoy a 15 per cent (effec- Further, continued unrest in gestions on changes in direct tive rate of 17 per cent) cor- Financial Technology firm Hong Kong led to fall in and indirect taxes from indus- porate income tax rate, against ClearTax has rolled out an regional markets, also impact- try and trade associations. 25 per cent previously. online GST course with plans ing sentiment on Indian Finance Minister Nirmala The move is estimated to to generate Rs 100 crore busi- bourses. Sitharaman, who had to result in Rs 1.45 lakh crore in ness by March 2020. A sharp depreciation in the After gyrating announce additional measures revenue loss for the govern- The company has set a tar- Indian rupee too added to 386 points to stimulate a slowing economy ment during 2019-20. get of training 75,000 tax pro- investors' woes, traders said. during the day, within a month of her maiden Subsequent to this, there fessionals, and more than 2 The rupee dropped below the budget being approved by have been demands for a reduc- lakh businesses through new 72-level against the US dollar the 30-share TVS Srichakra posts Parliament, is due to present the tion in income tax rates for e-learning course in part- in intra-day trade. Sensex ended July-Sep quarter net annual budget for the financial individuals as well so as to put nership with online education After gyrating 386 points 229.02 points, year 2020-21 on February 1. more money in the hands of the platform Udemy. during the day, the 30-share at Rs 20.26 cr While the ministry holds After her maiden budget on July 5, common man for a consump- "We expect to train 75,000 Sensex ended 229.02 points, or or 0.57 per cent, NEW DELHI: TVS Srichakra pre-budget consultations with Sitharaman on September 20 tion-led revival of the economy. tax professionals, and more 0.57 per cent, lower at lower at Ltd on Wednesday representatives of different sec- India's economic growth had than 2 lakh businesses by our 40,116.06. 40,116.06 reported a 31.4 per cent tors and stakeholders, the announced a cut in corporate slipped to a six-year low of 5 new e-learning course by the Similarly, the broader NSE decline on its standalone net Department of Revenue in the income taxes for domestic per cent in the April-June quar- end of March 2020, before the Nifty fell 73 points, or 0.61 per profits at Rs 20.26 crore for finance ministry perhaps for companies to 22 per cent from 30 ter and the revival may take a launch of the new GST return cent, to end at 11,840.45. US President Donald Trump the July-September quarter. the first time put out circular few quarters despite filing system. This course Yes Bank was the top loser dubbed China a cheater on The Tamil Nadu-based tyre seeking suggestions for changes per cent previously announcements to boost real comes at a cost of Rs 4,800. in the Sensex pack cracking trade even as he seeks an ini- manufacturer had recorded in income tax rates for both estate and financial sectors. However the company is cur- 6.51 per cent, followed by tial settlement to calm an 18- net profits at Rs 29.57 crore individuals and corporates as "As regards direct taxes, rently giving a discount of 25 SBI, Axis Bank, Vedanta, Sun month trade war, adding to the during corresponding quarter well as in indirect taxes such as justification for the same." After her maiden budget while forwarding your pro- per cent till December 31," Pharma, ICICI Bank, uncertainty over the deal of previous year, TVS excise and customs duty. "Your suggestions and views on July 5, Sitharaman on posals, please take into con- ClearTax founder and CEO IndusInd Bank, ITC, Infosys between the two countries. Srichakra Ltd said in a BSE The November 11 circular may be supplemented and jus- September 20 announced a sideration the recent initiatives Archit Gupta told PTI. and Tech Mahindra, shed- Bourses in Shanghai, Hong filing. For the half year ending asked industry and trade asso- tified by relevant statistical cut in corporate income taxes of the government to reduce At discounted rate and full ding up to 3.69 per cent. Kong, Tokyo and Seoul settled September 30, 2019 ciations to give "suggestions for information about the produc- for domestic companies to 22 corporate tax rates applicable enrolment rate, back of the On the other hand, TCS, up to 1.82 per cent lower vio- standalone net profits was at changes in the duty structure, tion, prices, revenue implication per cent from 30 per cent pre- to domestic companies" pro- envelope calculation shows RIL, HUL, Maruti and NTPC lent protests in Hong Kong. Rs 46.51 crore, as compared rates and broadening of tax of the changes suggested and viously. This would bring effec- vided they do not avail of any that the company will be rose up to 3.76 per cent. Exchanges in Europe were to Rs 63.53 crore recorded base on both direct and indi- any other information to sup- tive corporate tax rate, includ- other tax rebate or concession, able to generate business of Posing questions over the also trading in the red in their same period last fiscal. rect taxes giving economic port your proposal," it said. ing all additional levies, to the orders said. Rs 100 crore. much-anticipated truce deal, respective early deals. The standalone total income for the quarter under review was at Rs 546.72 crore as against Rs 636.49 crore Indian Hotels registered a year ago. ‘Govt to push OSH shares climb ‘Engineering exports decline 6 pc in Sep’ PNS n NEW DELHI The country's monthly decline and fifth in 6% on Q2 profit fiscal 2019-20, the engineering Code for passage in Falling for the fourth straight engineering exporters body said. PNS n NEW DELHI month, India's engineering shipments contribute Engineering exports from exports declined over 6 per cent 25 % to the overall the country witnessed over 6 Budget session’ Shares of Indian Hotels to USD 6.36 billion in per cent decline in Company on Wednesday September as against USD 6.77 merchandise exports September, dropping in all PNS n NEW DELHI climbed over 6 per cent after billion in the same month last months of fiscal 2019-20 bar- it reported a consolidated net fiscal, EEPC India said on ring May, it added. Adani Green The government will push profit of Rs 69.30 cr for the sec- Wednesday. including the US, European In September 2019, ship- Energy Q2 profit at Occupational Safety, Health ond quarter ended September. The country's engineering Union, Middle East, South ment of Indian engineering and Working Conditions The company's stock ral- shipments contribute 25 % to the down is biting engineering Asia or even CIS countries, products stood at USD 6.36 bil- Rs 102 cr (OSH) Code in the Budget lied 6.08 per cent to close at overall merchandise exports. exports, suffering setbacks in with September shipments lion as against USD 6.77 NEW DELHI: Adani Green session of Parliament for Rs 155.40 on the BSE. During A clearly visible global slow- almost all major destinations conceding fourth straight billion. Energy on Wednesday posted approval, said Labour Minister the day, it jumped 7.84 per a consolidated net profit of Rs Santosh Gangwar on cent to Rs 158. 102 crore profit for the Wednesday. At the NSE, it gained 6.17 September quarter of 2019- The Code was introduced in per cent to close at Rs 155.60. 20. The company reported a the Lok Sabha on July 23, In traded volume terms, ABB India Jul-Sep net profit soars to Rs 79 cr loss of Rs 188 crore in the 2019. It is expected to enhance 2.35 lakh shares of the com- year-ago period, a BSE filing the coverage of workers man- Santosh Gangwar pany were traded on the BSE PNS n NEW DELHI lag, the company said in a said. Total income rose to Rs ifold and also merge 13 central and over 48 lakh shares on statement. 711.96 crore in the second labour laws into a single code the NSE during the day. ABB India's standalone net While electrification and quarter from Rs 458.89 crore We will definitely bring which would apply to all estab- the Occupational The Tata Group firm on profit more than doubled to Rs motion businesses continued a year ago. "Adani Green lishments employing 10 or Monday reported a consoli- 79 crore in the quarter ended the solid growth pattern, Energy continues to expand more workers. Safety, Health and dated net profit of Rs 69.30 September 30, 2019, mainly robotics and discrete automa- and invest in the renewables It will subsume 13 labour Working Conditions (OSH) Code, crore for the second quarter due to higher revenues. tion and industrial automa- spectrum following the laws relating to safety, health 2019, in the Budget Session ended September 30, 2019. The company follows January tion are facing challenges in government's mission to be and working conditions. These SANTOSH GANGWAR It had posted a loss of Rs to December financial year. navigating sectoral head- the world's largest renewable include the Factories Act, Labour Minister 5.57 crore in July-September ABB India had posted a net winds, it added. Javadekar takes energy expansion programme 1948, the Mines Act, 1952, and period a year ago, Indian profit of Rs 36 crore in the The quarter was also of 175GW till 2022. The the Contract Labour Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) quarter ended September 30, marked by orders for smart charge as Heavy company will continue to (Regulation and Abolition) Parliamentary standing com- said in a filing to the BSE. 2018, a BSE filing said. rose 5 per cent year-on-year cities in Ranchi and the ancient provide reliable, sustainable, Act, 1970. mittee has sought public com- Total income rose 4.83 per Total revenue of the com- (YoY) to Rs 1,606 crore. city of Ujjain for smart power Industries Minister round the clock green power "We will definitely bring ments on the Code," the min- cent to Rs 1,028.57 crore pany rose to Rs 1,746 crore Service orders were up 16 distribution equipment like for India's growing power the Occupational Safety, ister told reporter on the side- during the quarter under in July-September from Rs per cent YoY led by process compact substations and ring PNS n NEW DELHI demands and needs," Health and Working lines of an event of Employees' review as against Rs 981.15 1,492 crore in the improvement and production main units. A steel major also Chairman Gautam Adani said Conditions (OSH) Code, State Insurance Corporation crore in the corresponding year-ago quarter. optimisation initiatives when placed a significant order on Prakash Javadekar on in a statement. 2019, in the Budget Session. (ESIC). quarter of the previous fiscal. The company's total orders private capex continues to electrification ArTuK panels. Wednesday took charge as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, two days after Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant resigned from Global stocks sink after Trump threatens more China tariffs the Union Cabinet. Javadekar also holds infor- PNS n BEIJING Washington agreed to roll back ed by growing violence in anti- mation & broadcasting, and some punitive tariffs imposed Trump's comments "served as a government protests. environment, forest and cli- Global stocks sank Wednesday in the fight over Beijing's trade The protests began in June mate change portfolios. after President Donald Trump surplus and technology ambi- reminder of the challenge that the two over a proposed extradition law Speaking to reporters here, threatened more tariff hikes on tions. The Chinese govern- sides face," said Jingyi Pan of IG in a and expanded to include Javadekar said he hoped the Chinese imports if talks aimed ment said last week that was demands for greater democra- additional charge was for a at ending a trade war fail to settled, but Trump denied that. report. However, she said, investors cy and other grievances. Hong temporary period and there produce an interim agreement. Trump's comments "served saw them as "positioning Kong tumbled into its first will be a regular arrangement Market benchmarks in as a reminder of the challenge statements," reducing their impact recession in a decade in the lat- in place thereafter. London, Frankfurt, Shanghai that the two sides face," said est quarter. "I have assumed charge of and Tokyo declined. Jingyi Pan of IG in a report. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 heavy industries and the Trump said Tuesday that an However, she said, investors Composite Index lost 0.3 per 0.8 per cent at 6,698.40. India's ended up 0.2 per cent while the related ministries. I hope it's agreement on the "Phase 1" saw them as "positioning state- cent to 2,905.24 and Tokyo's Sensex lost 0.3 per cent to Dow was unchanged. The for temporary period because deal announced last month ments," reducing their impact. Nikkei 225 sank 0.9 per cent to 40,215.20. Taiwan, New Nasdaq gained 0.3 per cent to there will be a regular "could happen soon." But he Wall Street closed Tuesday 23,319.87. Hong Kong's Hang Zealand and Singapore a record. arrangement thereafter. But, warned he was ready to raise with modest gains. Seng tumbled 1.8 per cent to declined. Momentum for the market as I was asked I have assumed tariffs "very substantially" if that In early trading, London's 13,222.13. France's CAC 40 500 index and the Dow Jones 26,571.46. Hong Kong shares, already has been mostly upward for the charge and will start fails. FTSE 100 declined 0.4 per shed 0.5 per cent to 5,888.55. Industrial Average were down South Korea's Kospi retreat- under pressure from the US- more than five weeks as wor- functioning right from today The two sides disagree pub- cent to 7,338.51 and Frankfurt's Wall Street, futures for the 0.3 per cent. ed 0.9 per cent to 2,122.45 and China tariff war and slowing ries about the US-China trade (Wednesday)," Javadekar told licly about whether DAX lost 0.5 per cent to benchmark Standard & Poor's In Asia, the Shanghai Australia's S&P-ASX 200 sank global demand, have been jolt- war have eased. reporters. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Thursday November 14, 2019

While Nehru is remembered on November 14, people often skip looking into the prevalence of another important issue in ‘BURN FAT AWAY TO society, that is, the rise in the number of diabetes cases involving children, writes ANUSHKA PRADEEP KEEP DIABETES AT BAY' any people know Department of Community Agarwal, Chief Nutritionist at that Children’s Medicine, Osmania Medical Tanvir Hospital. Day is celebrated College, said, “As time passes, Responding to the future The food given to children on November 14 each generation is less likely complications that children since their childhood is M in memory of to avail fresh, natural food. could face due to the onset more often than not lined Pandit Jawahar Lal The food given to children of diabetes at a young age Nehru. But a lesser-known since their childhood is more she said, “Heart and blood with saturated fats, fact is that November 14 is often than not lined with sat- vessel diseases such as coro- artificial sugars etc. also commemorated as urated fats, artificial sugars nary artery disease with Certain toxic chemicals World Diabetes Day. The co- etc. Certain toxic chemicals chest pain (angina), heart occurrence of both days is are branded as edible as well. attack, stroke, narrowing of are branded as edible as symbolic as there has been a Such foods may lead to sev- the arteries (atherosclerosis) well. Such foods may lead rise in the number of chil- eral diseases. Diabetes may and high blood pressure to several diseases dren having diabetes. be a more prevalent disease later in life for one. Nerve In the early 20th-century, but it’s just one of the several damage is yet another prob- DR LAKSHMAN childhood diabetes was diseases this generation faces, lem. Excess sugar can injure incredibly rare. This was fol- most of which are food- the walls of the tiny blood lowed by a steep rise in the borne.” vessels that nourish your number of recorded cases The changing demography child’s nerves, especially in during the mid-20th century of childhood diabetes has the legs. This causes tin- and the trend has been rising major implications for our gling, numbness, burning since. understanding of the disease. sensation and even pain. An important aspect that “People with Type-1 dia- A rapid change in the inci- Nerve damage usually hap- cannot be overlooked is betes need to take insulin dence, within a genetically pens over a long period of every day to stay alive while stable population, implies time. Kidney damage, eye scheduling regular visits Type-2 diabetes is when the that non-genetic factors are damage, skin conditions, with your child’s body doesn’t make or use active and that the influence osteoporosis are other pos- diabetes doctor and a insulin well. A recent study of genes is relative to popula- sible problems that may has found that the rate of tion, time, and place. It sug- accompany diabetes in the yearly eye exam diabetes in children and gests that something has future.” beginning no more than teens rose between the years changed in the environment She adds, “Helping your five years after the initial 2002 to 2012. The researchers our children encounter or in child maintain good blood reported an increase in the the way they are reared. sugar is very important. diabetes diagnosis rates of both Type-1 and “Being overweight is closely Also, teaching your child the DR DEEPA A RAPID CHANGE IN THE INCIDENCE, WITHIN A GENETICALLY STABLE Type-2 diabetes,” states NIH tied to the development of importance of eating healthy (News In Health) a monthly Type-2 diabetes. Overweight and participating in regular POPULATION, IMPLIES THAT NON-GENETIC FACTORS ARE ACTIVE newsletter. children have an increased physical activity goes a long than five years after the ini- lightly. Public health in- AND THAT THE INFLUENCE OF GENES IS RELATIVE TO POPULATION, But what may be the cause likelihood of insulin resis- way. Another important tial diabetes diagnosis.” charges are meant to be behind children being affect- tance. As the body struggles aspect that cannot be over- “Public health/community incorporated into policymak- TIME, AND PLACE. IT SUGGESTS THAT SOMETHING HAS CHANGED IN ed by diabetes at such early to regulate insulin, high blood looked is scheduling regular medicine is an important ing. This is a major issue that THE ENVIRONMENT OUR CHILDREN ENCOUNTER OR IN THE WAY THEY stages of their life? In answer sugar leads to a number of visits with your child’s dia- subject that is provided in I wish policymakers look to this question, Dr potentially serious health betes doctor and a yearly eye several medical fields but in into,” concludes Dr ARE REARED Lakshman, Professor, problems,” says Dr Deepa exam beginning no more most cases, it is taken very Lakshman. Theatre at your DOORSTEP Bhoomika Theatre Group has come up with an innovative concept called ‘Theatre at your doorstep' to stage socially relevant plays that reach a Theatre today is diminishing and people wider audience, finds have forgotten the V SATEESH REDDY charm of seeing stories come to life in front of heatre, as an art However, this is not the them as a live form has under- first time the group has performance. Even if gone various tried to introduce this con- people are interested to changes over the cept. He shares, “This con- T years with changes cept was introduced by us in go watch plays, the in cultures and the early 2000’s, where we sheer time and energy it advancements in technology. travelled to different takes to travel in traffic Gone are the days when the- colonies and societies in atre groups used to travel Hyderabad and performed discourages many. So various places to stage social- plays in community centres to bring back that magic ly relevant plays. In the early and halls. This year, we are we came up with 1900s, street plays played a bringing it back to help you key role in spreading aware- experience the joy and Mungitlo Naatakam ness among people. magic of theatre without Later came cultural centres hassles like travelling or UDAYA BHANU GARIKAPATI where one could watch purchasing costly tickets.” socially relevant plays. But, When they started staging with technology making plays at colonies, they used everything simpler and right to distribute pamphlets at our fingertips, people about what they were going stopped going out to watch to perform a day before and these plays. This has resulted invite people for the show. in a reduction in the audi- Usually they stage plays on ence members at theatres. Sundays and disseminate the Bhoomika Theatre Group information on Saturdays. has found an innovative solu- Udaya Bhanu said that the tion to this issue by coming idea is to get the theatre up with a new concept called audience back to the people. Mungitlo Naatakam (Theatre All they need is power sup- at your doorstep), where the ply and an area to perform. group visits various colonies The rest is taken care of by in the city and stages plays. them. Bhoomika Theatre Speaking to The Pioneer, Group specialises in theatre Udaya Bhanu Garikapati, for children and has staged director of the group, said, many plays for them. “Theatre today is diminish- Udaya Bhanu shares, ing and people have forgotten “This attempt is to get more the charm of seeing stories audience as the audience has come to life in front of them been decreasing every year as a live performance. Even if due to traffic and distance. I people are interested to go believe that many will have watch plays, the sheer time the chance to watch plays and energy it takes to travel thanks to this initiative.” in traffic discourages many. People who want to wit- So to bring back that magic ness live theatre at their we came up with Mungitlo colonies can contact at Naatakam.” [email protected] 10

Hyderabad Thursday November 14, 2019 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE

MY FATHER - HIS EXALTED HIGHNESS ART AND SPORTS A play BRAVE 30 - AN MMA EVENT based on the life of the STARRY India’s biggest MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) event is last Nizam of back in Hyderabad. Mercury presents to you the Hyderabad, Brave 30, at GMC Balayogi Sports Complex. Popular once the AFFAIR MMA athletes from across the globe will fight it out richest man elebrities had a gala time on the arena on November 23. on the at the 3rd anniversary planet. It Ccelebrations of the delves into his relationship with his daughter Myron Homes recently. Shehzadi Pasha with the turmoil of accession Music composer RP Patnaik looming in the background. It was written by and singer Simha enthralled Noor Baig and directed by Mohammad Ali Baig. It the guests with their songs will be held on November 15 at Ravindra Bharathi.

followed by a lunch with Meghana

wide-spread menu of food Rakesh Varre and drinks. Manjusha MELANGE STEPPIN OUT NIGHT MARKET The Steppin Out Night Market, Christmas WORKSHOP ON PUPPET THEATRE Edition in association with CRED Experiences, will Leather be held at Hotel Taj Krishna. It’s a one-step puppetry gateway to the world of fashion with clothing, workshop is the jewellery, home decor, and lots more which will be shadow theatre held on December 14. tradition of AP, Telangana and parts of Karnataka. Stories from epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata will be enacted. The workshop by B. Raju of Nimmalakunta leather puppetry, will be held on November 20 at Alliance Francaise.

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FLUTE RECITAL INDRAJAL The play INDRAJAL is one of the masterpieces of Hindi writer Jai Shankar Prasad. It is a Surmandal and ICCR in association with love story Rithwik Foundation, Economic Committee is between Bela presenting a flute recital by Shashank and vocal and Goli, members of a travelling community who recital by Jayateertha Mevundi accompanied by dream of devoting their entire life to each other and Sateesh (Mridangam), Ojas Adhia(Tabla) and Keerthi how different reflections of our society play a role. Vyasmurthy Katti(Harmonium) on November 17 It will be held at Pheonix Arena on November 16 at at Gandhi Centenary Hall, Exhibition Grounds from 6 pm onwards. ake-mixing ritual is known as a harbinger of good tidings and happiness. 7.30 pm. JOYOUS Mercure Hyderabad KCP recently celebrated its annual fruit ‘Soak & Mix’ Cceremony with great pride to usher in the festive season. Guests at the event GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, please send your details were entertained with lovely music and delicious food. RITUAL along with a poster and contact number to [email protected]

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Hyderabad Thursday November 14, 2019 tollywood Rajasekhar escapes unhurt in road mishap on ORR ctor Rajasekhar had a Recalling the incident, he said, forehead and advised some pain narrow escape after his “On Tuesday night, while I was killers. The police asked me to black Mercedes met returning to home from Ramoji give a statement after Rajasekhar A with an accident late Film City via Outer Ring Road, I recovers and we would be doing it on Tuesday night at met with an accident at the soon,” Jeevitha said. Hyderabad’s Outer Golconda Appa Junction. Seeing Rajasekhar is not new to road Ring Road (ORR) near Pedda the condition of my vehicle, com- accidents. More than two years Golconda. He sustained a minor muters on the road came to my ago when his career was not cut on his forehead. He was on rescue and brought me out of the going great guns, he met with an his way back to home from vehicle. They recognised me as an accident, hitting another car in Ramoji Film City and was travel- actor. I borrowed their phone and the process. When reports ling alone when the mishap took immediately informed the police emerged that he was driving place. and my family members.” under the influence of alcohol, he As rumours spread thick and Blaming flat tyre as the cause of said he was on anti-depression fast that he sustained multiple accident, Rajasekhar’s wife pills as he was recovering from injuries, the actor issued a state- Jeevitha said, as soon he returned the death of his mother. ment on Wednesday morning, home, his doctor friend examined Incidentally, three challans are saying he was safe and that he him and said the condition of pending on his car (TS 07 FZ informed the police about the Rajasekhar was okay. “He was 1234) for over speeding and dan- incident before reaching home. given first aid to the cut on his gerous driving.

Actress Hansika talks to Ilaiyaraaja, Krishna Vamsi NAGARAJ GOUD about her RE-TEAM AFTER 21 YEARS GOT MORE role in Tenali Ramakrishna BA fter announcing that BL, her packed a remake is being made on Marathi schedule with A super hit Natsamrat many Tamil in Telugu as Ranga Marthaanda with THAN WHAT Prakash Raj and Ramya Krishna movies in last month, filmmaker Krishna Vamsi has now signed on mae- the kitty, stro Ilaiyaraaja to compose music. This would be the sec- the choice ond time the famed tunesmith I ASKED FOR: will be rendering music for a of stories film of Krishna Vamsi. They’ve earlier created magic with she’s Anthapuram in 1998. One of the film’s songs, Asalem gurthuku raadu... is still a looking, favourite for many. Hansika on etc., Going by his latest tweets, the filmmaker has already start- ed music sessions with the mae- stro in Chennai. His friend and actor Prakash Raj too accompa- nied him. “Fortunate n blessed recipient is on board. the stage and into painful to b associated with the god The film is a joint production tragedy of old age, facing her career again for RANGA- venture between Abhishek ungrateful family and his fleet- MAARTHANDA..... ThQ sir Jawkar and Madhu Kalipu, with ing legacy. The film was the ansika Motwani is an easy- make my mark. I want every- (sic),” wrote Krishna Vamsi on Vamsi’s another best friend screen adaptation of noted going person who enjoys one to do well, so that there is Twitter on Tuesday evening. A Uttej tasked to adapt the script Marathi playwright comedies and popcorn no negativity around me,” she source says Ranga Marthaanda to Telugu tastes. Kusumagraj’s iconic Marathi entertainers in real life, so asserts. required composer of Natsamrat (2016) told the play Natsamrat which was first H when an opportunity to be a Of late, she has limited her Ilaiyaraaja’s stature and both story of a veteran staged in 1970. Prakash Raj will part of a full-length enter- work in Telugu, making her Vamsi and Prakash Raj are glad Shakespearean actor (played by be stepping into the shoes of tainer like Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL presence felt in every two that the Padma Vibhushan Nana Patekar) who retires from Patekar. came her way, there was no way that years. Her last Telugu film was she could’ve overlooked it. In the court- Gopichand-starrer Gowtam room crime comedy slated to hit the- Nanda (2017). Is it a conscious atres tomorrow, she plays a lawyer. decision or is that offers from “She’s a flop with her profession. She Telugu have dried up? “I’ve SHOBA RANI to thinks of herself as a big lawyer but been extremely busy in Tamil. I isn’t. All the sections that she reels out have four-five films out there to in the film turn out to be factually release. When I have dates and if produce original incorrect. She chooses the profession the content pleases me, language because of her father who is renowned is never a barrier to me. In fact content lawyer. She is innocent. How Tenali for Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL, helps her and how she supports him Nageswara Reddy garu had to roducer Shoba Rani, same. The scripts for the five later in a case is what the film deals wait for my dates but it worked out who has distributed films have been locked, while with,” Hansika shares. very well in the end,” she clarifies. Tamil films like Shoba is on the hunt for suit- Smiling wide, she adds, “If not an The actress was in the news recently P Thuppakki, Billa 2 able actors and technicians to actor, I would’ve been a lawyer in real for signing Bhagamathie director G and Puli in Telugu, take them forward. The idea is life. When I was pursuing my 11th stan- Ashok’s next endeavour, a web series under her SVR Media, has to encourage fresh talent, she dard, a thought that I should pursue law for streaming giant Amazon Prime. She now shifted focus to producing says. Aspiring actors and tech- crossed my mind as I was good at argu- admits she watches a lot of shows on original content. She is plan- nicians can reach out to star- ing. But I’m glad that I’ve become an Amazon and Netflix and is glad that ning to produce five Telugu [email protected] with actor and I’m extremely happy with my she is a part of a web series, as they are films next year and has already their profiles to bag a chance profession.” the thing now. “It’s a thriller which has started groundwork for the in her production ventures. Talking about profession, how does been mostly shot during nights. My she look back at her 12-year journey till part has different shades to it and it’s now? “I got better than what I asked for. about how she overcomes big hurdles I'm happy with the choices I have made in her life. I couldn’t get a breather at till now but there’s a lot more to all on sets as I’m spearheading it. Its achieve. This is just the begin- being shot in Telugu and will be It's a wrap for ning. Work is everything to dubbed into other languages. me and I want to keep In another three days, I will entertaining further. I’m complete my portions. not an insecure actress. It will start streaming Prathiroju I come with my own early next year,” confidence and I know she signs off. Pandage wherever I go, I will aving gone to sets earlier this July, the filming of Sai Tej and Raashi Khanna-starrer Prathiroju Pandage, except for a song, has been H wrapped up. Directed by Maruthi and produced by Bunny Vass, the film is an emotional comedy entertain- er, with Satyaraj playing a key supporting role. Recently, the film’s unit has been to US to shoot a small schedule. The pending song will be shot soon in picturesque loca- tions. Speaking about the film, Maruthi had earlier told us, “In my earlier films I mir- rored the day-to-day happenings of society in an entertaining way. Prathiroju Pandage follows the same template. It’s a film which celebrates death. Satyaraj’s part is about to die but he believes in living his life to the fullest, celebrating every day and so, the title. It’s a story which every household will connect. Sai will be playing his NRI grandson.” The film’s promotions have kicked off and from the end of this month; the makers are keen to amp up marketing activity further. With Sai Tej’s last Chitralahari doing decent busi- ness, expectations surrounding this new film, which will open on December 20, are high. 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SINGLES PBL 5 TO BEGIN ON JAN 20 New Delhi: India vs Bangladesh Some of the top shuttlers including Live from 9:30am IST World Champion P V Sindhu will be in action when RED the fifth edition of the Premier Badminton League STAR SPORTS 1 NETWORK (PBL), featuring eight teams, gets underway on January 20. The upcoming season which concludes on February 9 will be staged this time in Chennai, Delhi, Lucknow, and Bangalore. The league owned by Badminton Association of India ALERT (BAI) and organized by Sportzlive, offers a total purse of `6 crore with the winner taking home a India aim to build cheque of `3 crore. on early World Test POORAN SUSPENDED FOR BALL-TTAMPERING Dubai: West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Nicolas Championship lead Virat Kohli, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill and Umesh Yadav PTI Pooran was on Wednesday handed a four-match suspension after admitting to ball-tampering in the against Bangladesh third ODI against Afghanistan, an offence for which INDIA-BBANGLADESH IN TESTS he also issued a public apology. He will now miss PTI n INDORE Venue Played Ind won Ban won Drawn the next four T20 International games for the West Indies and will have five demerit points added to his he action begins with the In B’desh 86 - 2 record. The game in question took place in red cherry but the focus is In India 11 - - Lucknow on Monday. Tfirmly on the pink ball as a Total 97 - 2 formidable India looks to over- PERRY PLANS RECORD-BBREAKING SHOW power a depleted-but-gritty HIGHEST INNINGS TOTALS Sydney: American popstar Katy Perry announced Bangladesh in the first Test of a on Wednesday she will be performing at the final of India: 687- 6 dec at Hyderabad 2016-17 two-match series starting here at the Women's Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne Holkar stadium today. B’desh: 400 at Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka 2000 next March before an expected record crowd on The rubber opens here but the HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORES International Women's Day. “Aussie Aussie Aussie buzz and the talk has been con- Oi Oi Oi!” Perry said in an Instagram post using the sistently centered on the second India: 248* Sachin Tendulkar at Dhaka 2004 Australian sporting chant. “Let's break some game in Kolkata, which will be B’desh: 158* Mohammed Ashraful at Chittagong 2004 records — join me in Melbourne on March 8, 2020 played under lights — a historic for the ICC @T20WorldCup Women's Final. We'll first for both the teams. BEST BOWLING IN AN INNINGS Roar in support of these awesome women on This is also that one series in International Women's Day!” The International the World Test Championship cal- India: 7-87 Zaheer Khan at Mirpur,Dhaka 2004 Cricket Council said Perry would perform both endar, in which Virat Kohli’s men, B’desh: 6-132 Naim-ur-Rehman at Dhaka 2000 before and after the final in “what is anticipated to currently in the “pink of form”, can BEST BOWLING IN A MATCH be the biggest women's cricket match of all time.” steamroll the rag-tag opposition well inside four days. India: 11-96 Irfan Pathan at Mirpur, Dhaka 2004 BOULT TO PLAY FOR MI, RAJPOOT FOR RR New Delhi: In fact, on paper, it is difficult B’desh: 7-174 Shakib Al Hasan at Chittagong 2010 New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult to imagine how Bangladesh, with- will play for Mumbai Indians in next year's Indian out Tamim Iqbal and the suspend- FAISEL FEATURES Premier League while domestic pacer Ankit ed Shakib Al Hasan, will even be Rajpoot will represent Rajasthan Royals after they able to compete in a format, Kohli indicated that Ishant the fifth day which looks unlike- were successfully traded by their respective which has been their weakest till Sharma will be playing as the ly at the moment. franchises. According to an IPL statement, Boult date. third seamer instead of an addi- will play for Mumbai Indians after being traded by Having crushed South Africa tional spinner. SQUADS his current team Delhi Capitals, while Rajpoot has in their last series, this Indian “Yeah that seems pretty like- India (12): Rohit Sharma, been traded successfully by Kings XI Punjab. Boult team, with inarguably their great- ly looking at the pitch. Also Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar made his IPL debut in 2014 and played for Delhi est-ever pace unit till date, will because of the way Umesh has Pujara, Virat Kohli (captain), Capitals in the 2018 and 2019 season. He has 38 definitely be too hot to handle for bowled, Shami obviously has Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, IPL wickets from 33 games. Rajpoot, a right-arm a side whose best batsman — been brilliant. Bumrah isn’t fit yet. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), fast bowler who joined KXIP in 2018, has played 23 IPL matches and has 22 wickets in his kitty. skipper Mominul Haque — has Indian pacer Ishant Sharma bowls at nets during India’s practice session ahead of 1st Test against Bangladesh PTI Ishant’s probably been our most Ravichandran Ashwin, less than 10 Test hundreds (eight). consistent bowler in the last two Mohammed Shami, Umesh Although Mushfiqur Rahim And before these three even mercurial Shakib’s leadership, lost Bangladesh team and we are years and a big big reason for our Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep 2019 WORLD KABADDI CUP FROM DEC 1 TO 9 and Mahmudullah Riyad are come into play, Bangladesh will to Afghanistan in a one-off game. going to play to our strength success in Test cricket is his abil- Yadav. Reserves: Shubman Gill, Chandigarh: The 2019 World Kabaddi Cup, to be committed cricketers but in the have to deal with openers Mayank The Indians, however, do not rather than thinking about theirs,” ity to just keep bowling in the Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant. orgainsed by the Punjab government, will be held longest format, they aren’t exact- Agarwal and the indomitable want to take anything for grant- he added. same area and the others come Bangladesh: Mominul Haque from December 1 to 9, state's Sports Minister Rana ly formidable names. Rohit Sharma, who can make ed. The track at the Holkar sta- and pick up wickets,” he said. (captain), Imrul Kayes, Gurmit Singh Sodhi said on Wednesday. He also Compare that to India’s pre- mincemeat of their bowling “Bangladesh is a very good dium has always been a batting “But also he has picked up 4- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), said that this year's tournament would be dedicated mier willow wielders — Kohli (26 attack. team. We played very well against paradise with ridiculously short 5 wickets on many occasions Mahmudullah Riyad, to the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh guru, Guru hundreds), Ajinkya Rahane (11), Add to it, India’s bowling South Africa but that’s past now. side boundaries but there is when he’s gone through a great Mohammed Mithun, Liton Nanak Dev ji. Sodhi said nine teams -- India, USA, Cheteshwar Pujara (18). They unit with 800-plus scalps, this is With (World) Test Championship, bounce on offer. spell. So I think his experience Kumar Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraj, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Kenya, New Zealand, have 50 plus ton collectively and one contest where the ‘David’ every match is equally important. Mohammed Shami and will always be handy for the Mustafizur Rahaman, Naeem Pakistan and Canada -- are expected to take part in it will be one hell of a task for looks incapable of slaying the We like to take one game at a time Umesh Yadav are certainties in team.” Hasan, Saif Hasan, Shadman the tournament. He, however, informed that Mustafizur Rahaman, Taijul Islam proverbial ‘Goliath’. which is Indore now,” vice-captain the pace line-up while Ravindra For Bangladesh’s young guns, Islam, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed, Pakistan and Canada are yet to get clearance from and Mehidy Hasan Miraj to stop Not to forget that Bangladesh, Rahane said. Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin the ‘biggest test’ in the Test will Ebadot Hossain, Al Amin the Indian government. The inauguration of the this line-up. in their last Test match under the “We completely respect the are expected to make the squad. be to stretch this Indian team to Hossain. event would be held on December 1 at Guru Nanak Stadium, Sultanpur Lodhi and four matches would be held that day. The closing ceremony would be held at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Stadium in Dera Baba Nanak. Captaincy will not affect my batting: Mominul JUVENILE HOMES LEAGUE LAUNCH TODAY New Delhi: Football Delhi is all set to launch a Juvenile Homes Football League at Jawaharlal INDORE: He is new to captaincy but Bangladesh attack. We are ready to face both spin and pace skipper Mominul Haque is confident that the attack challenge from India. Definitely, it will Nehru Stadium from November 14 to December 15. This league is part of the Juvenile Homes added responsibility will not affect his batting, be tough for us. But we are preparing to face Football Programme, launched by Football Delhi in which will be crucial to his team’s chances of it.” collaboration with the Department of Child and upstaging an accomplished India in the Test Asked what has changed in Bangladesh Women's Development, Government of Delhi. series. cricket in nearly two decades from the time Eight Juvenile Homes are part of this football The 28-year-old Mominul has replaced they first played a Test in 2000, Mominul programme and 6 teams will be participating in the Shakib Al hasan as five-day format skipper. pointed at the attitudinal shift. tournament. “I am not feeling pressure just because I “I think the mentality of players has have been appointed captain. The way I bat- changed. Players have become more disci- 6 MEDALS ASSURED IN ASIAN YOUTH BOXING ted before captaincy, I will bat in the same way plined. Also they are more eager to play five- Ulaanbaatar: India were assured of a bagful of now,” said the left-hander, who is also the day games as well,” he said. medals at the Asian Youth Boxing C’ships after six team’s premier batsman with eight hundreds. While Virat Kohli termed Mustafizur of the country's pugilists advanced to the semis “I always try to think about the positive Rahaman as a threat, Mominul didn’t disclose with dominating victories on Wednesday. Soy Selay aspects. There are a few positives in being whether the pacer will be a part of playing XI. (49kg), Aman (+91kg), Ankit Narwal (60kg), Virat Kohli checks out the new pink ball as he interacts with umpires after batting in the nets AP captain as well. Your knowledge about the “We have not planned about the team and Naorem Chanu (51kg), Jasmine (57kg) and Vinka game increases. You tend to become more the playing eleven has not been selected yet. (64kg) made the last four stage. Selay defeated responsible as a player. So I think, it will help You will know tomorrow (today) if he plays,” Philippines' Flint Jara 5-0, while Aman (+91kg) out- Kohli interested to see me improve my performance,” he added. he said. punched Taiwan's Kai-Hsung Wang in a bout that Mominul feels that since expectations Asked about missing Shakib and Tamim didn't go the full distance. Narwal was also up from his side are not particularly high, the pres- Iqbal, Mominul said others are more aware in against a Taiwanese in Yu Lin and the Indian how old pink ball behaves sure is also a bit less. the absence of the two stalwarts. prevailed 5-0. In the women's draw, Chanu claimed Asked about India’s pace bowling might, “I think three players are missing because a 5-0 triumph over Korea's Eunsu Sun. Jasmine PTI n INDORE “I hadn’t played with the pink Mominul said: “India is such a team that they Shakib bhai is equal to two players. Yes, it will and Vinka were both rewarded for domination with ball before. I was given an opportu- can challenge different opponents in different be challenging. But there is no scope of think- early closure. While Jasmine got the better of he pink ball swings more than the nity to try and I wanted to. So that ways. ing about it too much now,” he said. PTI Japan's Kimura Mona, Vinka sailed past Taiwan's Tred one but how it would behave was my mind-set behind playing with “May be they will challenge us with spin Hsueh-Tzu Tsui. AGENCIES after getting old, especially when dew the pink ball. You require extra con- will be a factor, is keeping India skip- centration to pick the pink ball sud- per Virat Kohli intrigued ahead of denly when you’re playing with the team’s historic day-night Test. red ball. Harbhajan nemesis The pink ball Test is still a few “It was to work on the reflexes a Important to play attacking game days away but Kohli, on the eve of the little bit as well. Because when you series-opener, was busy answering play with the red ball in the net and for me throughout questions related to the second Test you arrive at the pink ball, it gets very as opener in T20s: Dhawan starting November 22. difficult to pick, which can be the case “I think it’s a new way to bring in the game as well. To get into that IANS n NEW DELHI “Play as per the situation. explained. excitement to Test cricket. The pink zone was the reason behind it,” he If some day Rohit is attacking While he is one of the career: Gilchrist ball I played yesterday (on Tuesday), explained. he first six overs in a T20 and I am not being able to first names when the playing PTI n MELBOURNE Harbhajan wreaked havoc on I felt it swings a lot more as compared The skipper also maintained Tgame is considered the connect well, then that is dif- XI for the limited-overs team Australia helping India win the to the red ball because there’s extra that while the hype about the day- most crucial as both the bat- ferent. But otherwise, I don’t is announced, lack of form ustralian legend Adam remaining two Tests. lacquer (quote of paint) on the ball night Test is understandable, the ting and bowling team look to believe that only one batsman has seen him miss the bus in AGilchrist has described “(We were) five for 99, I which doesn’t go away too fast. And focus of his team is firmly on the first grab early advantage and with can attack. If your game is to the longer format. But Harbhajan Singh as his “neme- went in there, got a hundred off the seam holds upright quite a bit,” game. A testimony to that was no the World T20 in Australia attack, then you must stay Dhawan isn’t ready to give up sis”, saying the Indian off-spin- 80 balls, we won in three days the skipper’s initial observation ‘pink ball’ training on the eve of the less than a year away, India natural. Also, when you attack and wants to return with a ner and Sri Lanka’s Muttiah and I just thought, ‘What have seemed in sync with what his deputy match. opener Shikhar Dhawan is from both sides then the bang. Muralitharan were the two these blokes been doing for 30 Ajinkya Rahane had assessed. “In Test cricket, I don’t think you very clear that for him it will pressure is on the opposition,” “Absolutely looking to toughest bowlers that he faced years. How easy’s this?’” Kohli said they are yet to figure can afford to take focus away. Not be all about attacking from he explained. get back. I am always on for during his international career. Gilchrist said. out how the old ball will behave dur- even one session, not even one over. the word go Down Under. While Indian teams over Test cricket and when I get Talking about his illustri- Harbhajan, who was ing November evenings in Kolkata. With the red ball you need to be Dhawan said that even as the years have been all about the opportunity (in domes- ous career’s milestones and adjudged Man of the series, “If the pitch has extra help for the absolutely precise in your focus, every team and every individ- its batsmen, the current team tic cricket) I will be playing. memorable moments, the picked 32 wickets in three bowlers, then they will be in the every game that you play, every ball ual is playing with an eye on has some of the best bowlers I will play Ranji Trophy wicketkeeper recalled the 2001 matches, including India’s first game, especially fast bowlers that you play, every situation that you the showpiece event, he does- and Dhawan feels that is the when I am free. I will not sit away Test series against India Test hat-trick at the Eden throughout the course of the Test are in. Our prime focus is tomorrow’s n’t really have any special plan. reason why this team has won at home. When I am not where Harbhajan starred with Gardens in Kolkata during match. I don’t know how the old ball Test match. All he wants to do is keep it consistently both at home playing all the three for- the ball. the second Test. behaves because with the dew and the “We are looking forward to that simple and start on the attack and on foreign soil. mats, I will definitely play “He (Harbhajan) was a “And how wrong I was. lacquer going off, it will be interest- first and then we will focus on the before settling down and pro- Shikhar Dhawan in a file picture AP “It is matter of tremen- domestic cricket,” he said. bit of a nemesis for me right We’ve only got to fast forward ing to see how much the old ball pink ball later,” he made it clear. viding the middle order the 50-55 runs in the first six dous pride that we have a Dhawan also said that throughout my career. I found to the next Test match and I does,” the skipper said. On the opposition, Kohli termed perfect platform to finish overs, then the momentum is team of bowlers who actual- Team India will be one of the him and Murali probably the came back to reality,” Gilchrist However he made it clear that for Mustafizur Rahaman as the man to with a flourish. there for a good finish. My job ly put the opposition bats- favourites to win the trophy two hardest bowlers to face,” said. a pink ball to be effective, it is impor- watch out for. “The plan is to play a nice will be to primarily start well men on the backfoot. I feel come the World T20 next Gilchrist told cricket.Com.Au “As it would turn out, by tant to have lively tracks. “He is a very good bowler so he’s attacking game as an opener and then score big. Smart and the bowling line-up is one of year. in their “The Unplayable the end of that series we prob- “With the pink ball having going be a threat, a key player for in the first six overs and attacking game is my mantra the major reasons that we are “We are strong con- Podcast”. ably needed to learn how to put enough life in the pitch will be very Bangladesh. He’s an experienced build a good total. I like to for the T20 format,” he smiled. winning consistently and tenders. From now onwards The 2001 series, consid- a handbrake on just to get a important factor.” bowler. He knows the Indian bats- play aggressive and if some Asked if it will be about also along with the pace we will play so many T20s ered one of India’s finest, saw holding pattern, rather than The Indian team did not practice men as well, having played the IPL. wicket is slow or if the ball is one between him and Rohit bowling attack, we also have that we will get refined and the hosts break Australia’s 16- ‘attack, attack, attack’ because with the pink ball under lights but did So, it’s a challenge but we must look stopping on it, then obvious- Sharma playing anchor as the experience to adapt. They be ready for the World T20. match win streak in Tests. it doesn’t always work — take a few throw-downs on Tuesday forward to those challenges,” Kohli ly the plan changes according- the other attacks, Dhawan train as professionals and I am sure that we will do real- While the visitors won the Harbhajan bamboozled us,” to adjust to the colour of the new ball. said. ly. If we can manage to get say answered in the negative. know their job very well,” he ly well there,” he said. first Test by 10 wickets, he added.