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RENU GARU AGREED TO HEADLINE AADHYA AFTER THE FIRST NARRATION: DIRECTOR { Page 12 } www.dailypioneer.com Civic body revenue to be Vizag at greater risk Centre to borrow on behalf of States used ‘locally’ No clarity on who will service interest on Rs 1.1 lakh-cr GST loan PNS n NEW DELHI In a statement, the Union (assuming all States join) will The release, however, did PNS n VIJAYAWADA due to sea-level rise Finance Ministry said states be borrowed by not say who will service the The Central government will were offered a special Government of India interest and principal pay- Chief Minister YS SUMIT ONKA borrow up to Rs 1.1 lakh-crore window to borrow Rs in appropriate ments. Jaganmohan Reddy on n VISAKHAPATNAM on behalf of the states to bridge 1.1 lakh-crore over tranches," the The Centre borrowing on Thursday said that revenues the shortfall in GST collections, and above their statement said. behalf of states is likely to earned by municipalities The existing community level the Finance Ministry said on existing limits, to "The amount so ensure that a single rate of bor- should be spent on their warning system is not enough Thursday. bridge the shortfall. borrowed will rowing is charged and this development alone and not and is needed to be strength- A slowdown in the economy "Under the be passed on to would also be easy to admin- diverted for any other ened in Vizag as it is among since last fiscal has resulted in Special Window, the the States as a ister. works. the cities that are at greater a drop in the Goods and estimated shortfall back-to-back loan The borrowing, the state- 2 risk due to their proximity to Arabian Sea moisture Services Tax (GST) collec- of Rs 1.1 lakh-crore in lieu of GST ment said, "will not have the sea or being in the high- tions, upsetting the budgets of Compensation any impact on the fiscal hazard zones. blamed for TS rain havoc states which had given up Cess deficit of the Government of TODAY According to reports by The maximum extent of the their right to levy local taxes releas- India." the Intergovernmental Panel hazard zone was found to be 20 Report on Page 4 such as sales tax or VAT when es." "The amounts will be reflect- ALMANAC on Climate Change, Vizag, km from the current coastline GST was introduced in July ed as the capital receipts of the Month & Paksham: along with Mumbai, Kolkata of Visakhapatnam district with tem survey in the cities, the 2017. State Governments and as part and Goa faces heightened a total area of 150 square km need of improving communi- To make up for the shortfall, of the financing of its respec- Ashwin (Adhik) & Krishna Paksha threat due to increase in ocean for the delineated hazard zone. ty level warning was suggested. borrowing from the market tive fiscal deficits," it said. Panchangam temperature and sea level rise. During the early warning sys- 2 was proposed. 2 Tithi : Amavasya: 12:59 am (Next Day) Nakshatram: Hasta: 02:58 pm Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start CBI registers fresh any important work) Rahukalam: 10:34 am – 12:01 pm FIR in Viveka case Yamagandam: 02:55 pm – 04:22 pm PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Varjyam: 09:56 pm – 11:19 pm Gulika: 07:40 am - 09:07 am The CBI on Thursday reg- istered a separate FIR Good Time: 11:35 am – 01:00 pm under Section 302 in the Amritakalam: 09:43 am – 11:07 am murder of YS Vivekananda Abhijit Muhurtham: Reddy murder case.The 11:38 am – 12:24 pm agency also entrusted the case to the Special Crime VIJAYAWADA Branch-III of Delhi CBI for WEATHER further probe. Senior DSP Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms Deepak Gaur has been Temp: 31/24 appointed special investi- Humidity: 84% gation officer in the case. Sunrise: 06.09 am The case is progressing Sunset: 05.53 pm slowly for the last few weeks with some of sleuths Current Weather Conditions Updated October 15, 2020 5:00 PM and witnesses testing pos- itive for Covid.

Survey to ascertain K’taka-AP boundaries commences today

PNS n BALLARI Pradesh, the officials said. The inter-state boundary The process of re-identifi- markers crossing the cation of the Karnataka- Ballari reserve forest are Andhra Pradesh inter-state missing, they said. boundaries destroyed by Many of the border alleged rampant illegal markers in the villages of mining in the Bellari Tumati, Vithalapur, reserve forest would begin Malappanagudi and on Friday, senior officials Siddapur villages have been said. destroyed. The boundary-marking Justice N Santosh Hegde, would take place as per former Lokayukta, who Supreme Court orders, said had investigated into the the officials. illegal mining, had con- A team of experts from firmed the destruction of Survey of India would the boundary marking in arrive in Bellari to take up his report on such mining. the work, they said. Many social and political The experts would be activists had approached accompanied by a team of the Supreme Court to senior officials from the investigate the destruction Revenue Departments of of the boundary mark. Karnataka and Andhra 2 Stalker kills girl, tries to end life PNS n VIJAYAWADA

A 20-year-old engineering What use are laws student, identified as Divya Tejaswini, was stabbed to that fail to protect death by one Nagendra Babu alias Swami at her women, asks house at Christurajapuram in Vijayawada city on Thursday. Pawan Kalyan Minutes after attacking Report on Page 2 the fatal attack on the girl, the accused stabbed himself Christurajapuram in with the knife in an appar- Vijayawada. Over the past ent bid to end his life. His few months, the youth had condition is said to be crit- been stalking Divya ical. Tejaswini, expressing his Machavaram police said interest of “love”. However, that Nagendra Babu is a she had rebuffed his painter by profession and a advances. resident of 2 FRIDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2020 02

KPS Menon — a YSRCP leaders projecting Jagan distinguished diplomat as superior to courts: Ex-Judge tennis match was being Aplayed at Hyderabad KPS had a superstition — that he had PNS n VIJAYAWADA cited 31 cases related to Jagan with the Chief Minister, but under the patronage of Mir a “black tongue” or “evil eye”. He that are being probed by the then realised that they were Delhi Bar Association condemns Osman Ali Khan, the last believed that when he said something More and more members of CBI and the ED. Further, 13 orchestrated under the direc- Nizam of Hyderabad. the legal fraternity are coming cases against the Chief tion of Jagan. He noticed a young lady, good about any person or a thing, out against the allegations lev- Minister were filed in different "Their projection is that Jagan’s allegation on SC judge known to him, watching the some misfortune will befall them. elled by Chief Minister YS police stations, he pointed out. their leader is a unique person match and asked her to sit by Once, when he admired poultry of a Jaganmohan Reddy in his let- Citing the Supreme Court's having a mandate of 151 MLAs New Delhi:The Delhi Bar his side. He ordered an ice- ter to Chief Justice of India SA recent drive to expedite the tri- in the 175-member Assembly, Association (DBA) Thursday cream for her and when it friend in Colombo, within two days, Bobde against a sitting als of cases concerning politi- hence the courts should condemned the allegations was brought to him, the not even a single fowl was left Supreme Court judge and also cians as a possible spur to the respect him as superior," levelled by Chief Minister YS Nizam sent it back thrice judges of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's attacks on Justice Noushad Ali's letter to Jaganmohan Reddy against a since the quantity was ‘too between the revolutions from High Court. the judiciary, Justice Noushad Justice Bobde said. senior Supreme Court judge that large’. The Nizam got it 1911 to 1948 — Sun-Yat-Sen, While Bar Associations and Ali exhorted the judges of the "It suggests that CM can put he has been influencing the reduced further and further, Chiang-Kai-Shek and HH advocates associations have Supreme Court to be bold the judiciary or parliament in sittings of the Andhra Pradesh until only a mouthful was left. Kung, who became presi- passed resolutions condemn- against such interference. check. I am afraid whether High Court. The lady was Anujee dents of that country. ing Jagan for his letter, on "The Supreme Court has such is the position in the con- The Executive Committee of serious aspersions on the judges Menon and the incident was Menon’s association with Thursday former judge of the withstood such attacks in the stitution. In my opinion the DBA, the parent Bar of all the of the Supreme Court and the district courts in the national High Court of Andhra Pradesh narrated by late KPS Menon, them resulted in his earliest AP High Court, Justice past, more particularly with its Minister is clearly under an and has been issued with a view to tell how thrifty the Nizam dispatches to the Government Noushad Ali wrote to CJI pronouncement in the illusion," the judge wrote. capital, said Jagan had circulated a baseless and ill-founded letter to cause interference in the was. However, to the Nizam, of India, known as the “Song Justice Bobde, terming the Kesavanada Bharati case. The He expressed his reserva- administration of justice”, the ‘Menon was a just man’. of Soongs”. In the middle of allegations by Jagan against a learned judges are bold to tions on the propriety of the on October 6 to the Chief Justice of India, which casts serious association said in its resolution. A distinguished writer and his stay in Chungking, the sitting Supreme Court judge as withstand such attacks," he Chief Minister's letter to the The Delhi Bar Association of Tis diplomat, KPS Menon war time capital of China, "interference with the admin- wrote to the CJI. CJI, saying, "In my humble aspersions on the judges of the apex court and the High Court of Hazari District Courts further worked as Undersecretary to Menon performed an adven- istration of justice". He expressed his distress at opinion, petitioning for the said that it has been a long the Resident during the turous overland journey from Justice Noushad Ali said how the judiciary is being administrative interference of Andhra Pradesh. VANAM JWALA “It has been unanimously tradition that no one should be Nizam’s rule. India to China which lasted that Jagan's allegations were "denigrated by the political the Hon'ble Chief Justice, when allowed to raise aspersions on a Recalling his time in NARASIMHA RAO for 120 days. "for the purpose of influencing and executive establishment" the court is seized of the mat- resolved that Jaganmohan CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS Reddy has circulated a baseless sitting judge of the top court or Hyderabad, Menon described OFFICER OF CHIEF MINISTER Menon met VK Krishna the minds of the trial court in the state. ter on its Judicial Jurisdiction of any High Court without any the city as a place where “all Menon in 1946 at the UN judges before whom cases He said that he first thought amounts to direct interfer- and ill-founded letter dated OF TELANGANA October 6, 2020, which casts basis and such action amounts the forces of waning empire General Assembly, after he against him are pending". that the attacks by ruling party ence with the Administration to contempt of court. were there; autocracy, feudal- was appointed as Chief Justice Noushad Ali's letter leaders were to curry favours of Justice." ism and paramountcy – and mean “No” and never says Advisor to Indian delegation through them, the voices of “No”. He foresaw about his to the San Francisco people”. becoming a diplomat while Conference. KPS first reac- Kumara Padma he was still a student in tion to VKKM was one of Sivasankara Menon was born Madras. “vague irritation”. They Stalker kills girl... What use are laws that fail to in Kottayam of Kerala on After obtaining his degree argued over a speech pre- October 18, 1898. from Madras University, in pared by KPS for Continued from page 1 Nagendra Babu together, A member of the Indian 1918, Menon left for Oxford Vijayalakshmi Pundit. When claiming that it proved that the Civil Service, he was and joined the Christ Church this was brought to the notice On Thursday, Nagendra Babu duo was married. protect women, asks Pawan Ambassador at China and the College and was always proud of Nehru, he reacted “So the went to the girl's home and Nagaraju claimed that Soviet Union and played a of being an Oxonian. In 1921, two Menons could not get on entered a heated argument Divya's parents knew about PNS n VIJAYAWADA law? What is the use of laws major role in the implemen- he got a first at Oxford in his with each other!” with her. Soon after, he the marriage and they didn't when they fail to protect inno- tation of Non-Alignment post-graduation and a few A member of the Indian attacked with a knife and then allow them to live together. Jana Sena president Pawan cent women? The response of Policy along with Jawaharlal weeks after that he found his Civil Service, Menon stabbed himself. Andhra Pradesh Mahila Kalyan on Wednesday ques- the police department is imp- Nehru. name at the top of the list of described it as the “Steel Though the family mem- Commission Chairperson tioned the state government roper in registering the rape Menon was fond of stories successful candidates for Frame of the British bers of Nagendra Babu Vasireddy Padma on Thursday about the laws that fail to pro- cases and dealing with them,” of gods and ghosts in his Indian Civil Service examina- Government of India”. To claimed that both the accused consoled the family members tect women. the Jana Sena chief said. childhood and the characters tions. him, Communism was a per- and his victim were lovers and of engineering student. “I am deeply pained on He said that a victim was of mythological stories nar- Back in India, he was post- petual bugbear and Congress their marriage was solem- Vasireddy Padma said that knowing about the tragedy forced to file a complaint with rated to him by his mother ed in the Madras Presidency is of communal and section- nised secretly a few months the girl’s family was no way that befell engineering stu- Spandana recently in Tirupati became his living compan- as Assistant Collector. He al dissensions. ago, Divya’s family members related to Babu, who is work- dent Divya Tejeswini, who fell when the police refused to ions according to him. married Anujee, daughter of He was of the opinion that dismissed this claim. They ing as a painter. She con- victim to a stalker in most heart-rending,” the actor- accept her complaint that she KPS had a superstition — the well-known reformer Sir though the Nehru-era had said that their daughter was a demned the heinous crime Vijayawada city. In another politician said. was sexually assaulted by a that he had a “black tongue” Sankaran Nair in 1923. survived, its glory had faded. decent girl and a student of a and sought stringent punish- incident, Chinnari, a nurse “It is unfortunate that there preacher. or “evil eye”. He believed that Once on his way to Ceylon, This was reflected in his private engineering college at ment to the accused. died after a stalker set her on is an increase in incidence of The police department has when he said something good Menon met Sarojini Naidu in preface to the enlarged edi- Bhimavaram of West Godavari To a question, she said that fire a few days ago,” he said, sexual harassment and rape in to act tough and strictly imple- about any person or a thing, Bombay’s Taj Mahal Hotel. A tion of “Many Worlds district. the AP government is waiting extending his sympathies to the state. What has the govern- ment the laws for women’s some misfortune will befall poem which was written by Revisited”, a book on his However, Nagaraju, broth- for Centre’s approval for the the families of Tejeswini and ment, which campaigned that safety. The women will trust them. Once, when he her and dedicated to him association with Nehru in er of the accused, released a Disha Act. Chinnari on his and Jana Sena’s it has introduced the Disha laws only when the accused get admired poultry of a friend in titled “To KPS from my Bath” various capacities, but he was photograph of Divya and The police registered a case. behalf. “These murders are Act, achieved by bringing the punished, he said. Colombo, within two days, was always cherished by him. no longer in a position to not even a single fowl was left. In Ceylon, he was intro- view or present India in such In 1953, Joseph Stalin died duced to Nehru, who came rosy colours, subsequently. within 17 days of Menon’s there to address a public According to him, the Vizag at greater... statement to journalists that meeting. Menon wrote “Had imposition of Emergency in Centre to borrow... Civic body revenue the Russian dictator was in Nehru asked me to follow India could not stop the con- Continued from page 1 excellent health. him, I could not have said tinuation of “bizarre” period, Continued from page 1 lections on this count have This scared the Hungarian ‘No’ and perhaps I might an era of politicking and the fallen short with the slowdown As part of a Multi-Hazard Prime Minister Rakosi, who have missed the privilege of General Elections of 1977 Borrowing of the shortfall by in the economy since last fis- Vulnerability Assessment to be used ‘locally’ requested Menon not to serving Nehru as the first for- restored demagogy more the Centre will avoid differen- cal. along the coast of northeast speak well of his health any- eign secretary in Independent than democracy. tial rates of interest that indi- To make up for this, the Visakhapatnam, five para- Continued from page 1 and corporations, including where. Menon felt sorry India”. The result of the happen- vidual states may be charged Centre suggested that the meters were taken into con- the revenue expenditure of many times for obliging the During the war with ings was that Menon had to and will be an administrative- states can borrow against sideration — coastal erosion, Chairing a review meeting on each municipality. Prime Minister, because his- China, Menon worked as remain a “bemused, bewil- ly easier arrangement, it future compensation receipts. coastal slope, coastal eleva- Municipalities and He instructed the offi- tory proved that Rakosi was Agent General for India. dered and sometimes an added. The Finance Ministry had tion, sea level change rate and Corporations in accordance to cials to focus on maintain- responsible for the miseries of There he had a memorable indignant spectator”. Menon "It may also be clarified earlier this week stated that 21 tsunami arrival height. Maps the Central guidelines of ing proper sanitation by Hungarians by thoroughly association with the famous passed away on November that the General Government states have accepted one of the were prepared by overlaying Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) keeping the water and sew- Russifying and Stalinizing and formidable Soong Sisters: 21, 1982 at the age of 84 years. (States+Centre) borrowings two borrowing options sug- the multi-hazards which are here, the Chief Minister said erage system in good condi- their country. Soong-Chia-Ling, Soong- will not increase by this step," gested by the Centre. affecting the coastal zone. that the revenue of each tion and cleaning them on a According to Menon, a Mei-Ling and Soong-Al-Ling. (Source: Book by John it said. "The States that get the The option was, however The analysis was done by municipality and corporation regular basis. Charges for diplomat says “yes” to mean They married the three most Hughes, Pulitzer Prize win- benefit from the Special not acceptable to st-ates ruled scientists from the Ministry has to be spent locally on var- maintaining sanitation, “Perhaps” says “Perhaps” to powerful figures of China ning journalist) Window are likely to borrow by the Congress and Left. of Earth Sciences, NRCC ious projects and initiatives, as water and sewerage only a considerably lesser amount The surcharge on cars and and national centre for Ocean this makes the municipalities have to be collected. from the additional borrowing other luxury goods and tobac- Information Services. self-sustainable. Minister for Municipal facility of 2 percent of GSDP co products varies from 12 It revealed that the study He also announced that Administration Botsa (from 3 per cent to 5 per cent) percent to 200 percent on top area experienced erosion at employees’ salaries will be Satyanarayana, Chief under the Aatma Nirbhar of the highest GST rate of 28 5.8 m a year during 1973- directly paid by the State Secretary Nilam Sawhney, Package." percent. It was due to expire in 2015. The sea level rise for the government through 010 Principal Secretary of Survey to ascertain K’taka-AP... When the GST was intro- June 2022. This has now been study region was about treasury. Finance SS Rawat, Principal duced in July 2017, states were extended beyond 2022. 0.75mm per year for a The Chief Minister also Secretary of Municipal Continued from page 1 Following this, the Supreme and Andhra Pradesh, had con- promised a 14 percent incre- Interest on the borrowed recorded slope of 0.2 degrees, directed the authorities to Administration Syamala Court had ordered the Survey ducted surveys several times to mental revenue over their last amount would be the first indicating the high vulnera- prepare Standard Operating Rao, Commissioner of The petitioners had argued of India to mark the inter-state ascertain the exact location of tax receipts in the first five charge on the cess, which gets bility of the area to storm Procedures (SOP) focusing Municipal Administration that the illegal mining probe at boundary. the border, sources said. years of the GST rollout. This collected beyond the five years. surges and sea level rise. on the reforms to be brought and Urban Development the border would not be com- For two years, the officials of According to the sources, a was to be done through a levy The next charge would be 50 Vizag is exposed to in for providing better ser- department Vijay Kumar pleted without restoring the the Survey of India, along report would be submitted to of a cess or surcharge on lux- percent towards the principal cyclones, floods, earthquakes, vices to the public alongside and other officials were pre- inter-state boundary markers. with officials from Karnataka the Supreme Court on Friday. ury and sin goods, but the col- amount which gets borrowed. tsunamis and droughts. developing municipalities sent at the review meeting.

VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES AP surrenders 125MW coal power, saves crores State’s active Covid GOLD ` 52, 750 (10 gm) PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM reduce unwanted financial bur- ed to intensify the efforts ` 350 den on Discoms. “The decision towards fulfilling the objective The Union Ministry of Power of MoP will benefit Discoms of the government which wants cases fall to 40,000 SILVER (MoP) has approved the which could save Rs 191.6 to make the State as a role PNS n ` Rs.61, 000 (1kg) request of the Andhra Pradesh crore per annum on fixed model for cheap power. “Apart VIJAYAWADA 400 government to surrender 125 costs,” energy secretary Srikant from providing 24x7 quality MW coal power that was allo- Nagulapalli said. power without interruptions, The active cases of coronavirus cated to AP Discoms from The AP energy secretary achieving cheap power is also in Andhra Pradesh came CHICKEN NTPC. thanked the Secretary, Ministry dominating our agenda. This down to 40,000 on Thursday RATES `/KG AP Discoms will save Rs of Power, Sanjiv Nandan Sahai will benefit every consumer in while the cumulative con- 191.6 crore per annum on for his quick action to help the the State and boost industrial firmed cases went up to Dressed/With Skin 206 fixed costs with the decision of state of AP in this regard. and economic development,” 7,71,503 with the addition of Without Skin `234 MoP. The AP government is Srikant said. 4,038 fresh positives. In a letter addressed to exploring ways to reduce With spot purchasing of The total recoveries Broiler at Farm `142 Central Electricity Authority power procuring costs and power at an average price of Rs increased to 7,25,099 after (CEA) on October 13, the giving high priority for cost 1.63 to Rs 2.80 per unit during 5,622 got cured in the 24 EGG MoP mentioned that it was effective power. March and April months, the hours ending 9 am on and Chittoor 489, it added. RATES decided to revert the 125 MW The measures being taken by power utilities became a best Thursday. Chittoor also reported nine `/100 coal power keeping in view the power utilities for the last one example to other States and The latest bulletin said 38 more Covid-19 deaths, taking HYDERABAD 490 request from AP government. year to revive and strengthen successfully reduced financial more Covid-19 casualties were its total to 727, the highest in VIJAYAWADA 529 The power was allocated to utilities, reduce unnecessary burden on Discoms. reported, taking the gross to the state. AP Discoms on July 5, 2017 Mission. the decision of MoP and felt expenditure by procuring The Andhra Pradesh gov- 6,357 so far. Prakasam district recorded VISAKHAPATNAM 522 from coal based stations of On receiving the communi- that it would help the efforts of power at cheaper rates are ernment also saved around Rs West Godavari district seven, Krishna five and East RETAIL PRICE `5.29 NTPC for bundling with solar cation on CEA, the energy AP government to minimise yielding encouraging results. 180 crore in coal purchasing reported 686 fresh cases in the Godavari four fresh fatalities, (IN VIJAYAWADA) power under National Solar department officials welcomed power procuring costs and The utilities have also decid- tenders. 24 hours, East Godavari 548 according to the bulletin.

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Each cor- “not backward classes, but their contribution to Indian n Minister for Roads and poration will have 13 direc- backbone classes”. “They have culture. PNS n VIJAYAWADA Buildings M tors and will have represen- rich culture and history as The following is the list of Sankaranarayana said that tation from all districts. they played a crucial role in the proposed 56 BC corpora- The much awaited iconic the launch of the flyover Chairpersons and directors to production of textiles people tions to be launched by the Kanakadurga flyover in the will ease the traffic flow in the corporations will be wear, food people eat, of state government. city is all set to be inaugurat- the city as the vehicles ed on Friday. Minister for plying on the Vijayawada- Roads and Buildings M The following is the list of the proposed 56 BC Corporations Sankaranarayana said that Hyderabad highway can Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan take the flyover instead of AP Eediga Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Reddy and Union Minister passing through the city AP Washermen Welfare and Development Corporation Limited AP Nayee Brahmin Welfare and Development Corporation Limited for Transport Nitin Gadkari n He reminded that this will dedicate the flyover to the AP Vaddera Welfare and Development Corporation Limited nation online on Friday. type of flyover was located AP Sagara (Uppara) Welfare and Development Corporation Limited The minister, along with in Delhi and Mumbai only, AP Valmiki/Boya Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Krishna district Collector A and now Vijayawada city Minister for Roads and Buildings M Sankaranarayana, AP Krishna Balija Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Md Imtiaz, YSRCP MLAs has earned the distinction along with Krishna district Collector A Md Imtiaz, YSRCP AP Bhatraju Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Malladi Vishnu, Jogi Ramesh of having an ultramodern MLAs Malladi Vishnu, Jogi Ramesh and officials, inspects An aerial view of Kanakadurga flyover, which is slated for AP Kummari/Salivahana Welfare and Development Corporation Limited the Kanakadurga flyover on Thursday AP StateViswa Brahmana Welfare and Development Corporation Limited and officials, inspected the iconic flyover inauguration in Vijayawada on Friday flyover on Thursday. AP Medari Welfare and Development Corporation Limited AP Setti Balija Welfare and Development Corporation Limited He said that the Chief and inaugural ceremonies of way can take the flyover over. It may be recalled that the postponed again after Union AP Most Backward Classes Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Minister and Union Minister some projects in the State vir- instead of passing through the flyover was supposed to be Minister Nitin Gadkari was AP Yadava (Golla) Welfare and Development Corporation Limited will jointly inaugurate the fly- tually. city. He reminded that this opened on September 4 but tested positive for Covid-19. AP Turpu Kapu and Gajula Kapu Welfare and Development Corporation Limited over virtually at 11.30 am. He The minister said that the type of flyover was located in was deferred due to the death Meanwhile, officials illumi- AP Koppula Velama/Polinati Velama Welfare and Development Corporation Limited further stated that the Chief launch of the flyover will ease Delhi and Mumbai only, and of former President Pranab nated the flyover ahead of AP Kuruba/Kuruma Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Minister and the Union the traffic flow in the city as the now Vijayawada city has Mukherjee. Later, the govern- inauguration, which has AP Vanyakula Kshatriya (Vanne Reddy/Vanne Kapu/Palli Kapu/Palli Reddy) Welfare and Devt Corpn Ltd Minister will also take part in vehicles plying on the earned the distinction of hav- ment decided to launch the fly- become the cynosure of all AP Kalinga Welfare and Development Corporation Limited laying the foundation stones Vijayawada-Hyderabad high- ing an ultramodern iconic fly- over on September 18 but was eyes. AP Gavara Welfare and Development Corporation Limited AP Weavers(Padmasali/Saali/Saalivan) Welfare and Development Corporation Limited AP Fishermen (Palli/Vada Balija/Jalari/Gangavar/Ganga Putra/Goondla/Neyyala/Pattapu) PRIVATISATION OF MAHARAJA COLLEGE Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Rains damage AP Gandla/Telukula/Devati Lakula Welfare and Development Corporation Limited AP Mudiraj/Mutrasi/Tenugolla Welfare and Development Corporation Limited crops over AP Nagaralu Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Student bodies to intensify agitation AP State Shaik/Shaik Welfare and Development Corporation Limited 67,864 AP State Muslim Nomadic Tribes Welfare and Development Corporation Limited AP State Gowda Welfare and Development Corporation Limited n Maharaja Alak Narayan AP State Pala Ekari Welfare and Development Corporation Limited hectares PNS n VIJAYAWADA Society of Arts and Science AP State Kalinga Komati/Kalinga Vysya Welfare and Development Corporation Limited (MANSAS) Trust has said AP state Reddika Welfare and Development Corporation Limited PNS n AMARAVATI Representatives of various stu- that the MR College (A) AP State Jangam Welfare and Development Corporation Limited dents’ associations have decid- was established in 1879 AP State Devanga Welfare and Development Corporation Limited The recent downpour due to ed to intensify their stir against and it continues to remain AP State Togata, Togati/Togata Saali/Togata Veera Kshatriya Welfare and Development Corporation Ltd a deep depression has dam- the proposed move of a private autonomous AP State Kurni/Karikala Bhaktulu Welfare and Development Corporation Limited aged crops over 67,864 MANSAS Trust to privatise AP State Vaddelu Welfare and Development Corporation Limited hectares in the State. Eight the Maharaja College popular college with, or without the aid and that there is no AP State Are Katika/Katika/Are Suryavamsi Welfare and Development Corporation Limited districts have suffered the known as MR College in AP State Perika (Perika Balija, Puragiri Kshatriya) Welfare and Development Corporation Limited damage. Visakhapatnam Vizianagaram. need for agitations over AP State Kunchiti Vakkaliga, Vakkaligara, Kunchitiga Welfare and Development Corporation Limited the issue. 5,435 hectares, East Godavari However, Maharaja Alak AP State Surya Balija Welfare and Development Corporation Limited (29,362), West Godavari Narayan Society of Arts and n AP State Mudaliar, Agamudiyan, Agamudiyaar, Agamudivellala, Agamudi Mudaliar (15,926), Krishna (12,466), Science (MANSAS) Trust has Condemning the 1960s as per the then policy. done by the government for all statement of Dr KVL Raju, (including Tuluva Vellavaas) Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Guntur (381), YSR Kadapa said that the MR College (A) He also mentioned that the educational institutions and AP State Chaattada Sri Vaishnava Welfare and Development Corporation Limited president and the (2,053), Kurnool (249) and was established in 1879 and it ongoing reforms have their they will follow the govern- AP State Sishtakaranam Welfare and Development Corporation Limited Srikakulam (1,992). continues to remain a private secretary of SFI, roots from 2017 with the sur- ment guidelines. AP state Veerasaiva Lingayat, Linga Balija Welfare and Development Corporation Limited The damaged crops autonomous college with, or Vizianagaram district, Ch render of the grant in aid of “Vizianagaram is one of the AP State Kurakula/POndara Welfare and Development Corporation Limited include paddy, pulses, sugar- without the aid and that there Venkatesh and P MR College of Education to backward districts in the State AP State Arya Kshatriya/Bondili Welfare and Development Corporation Limited cane, maize, millets, cotton is no need for agitations over Rammohan, said that KVL the government and not a and only some of our institu- AP State Ayyaraka Welfare and Development Corporation Limited and tobacco. Horticultural the issue. Raju has been trying to newly initiated move. tions will meet the eligibility in AP State Atirasa/Kurmi Welfare and Development Corporation Limited crops spread over 6,229 The correspondent of mislead the people and This policy decision to sur- the entire district of AP State Polinati Velama Welfare and Development Corporation Limited hectares have also been dam- MANSAS Educational students with false render the grant-in-aid is also Vizianagaram to become a AP State Dasari Welfare and Development Corporation Limited aged, affecting vegetables, Institutions, Vizianagaram, Dr in line with the new education Tier-III educational facility AP State Yaata Welfare and Development Corporation Limited statements bananas, papaya, betel vine, KVL Raju, in a statement said policy, which will come into provided we take corrective AP State Srisayana/Segidi Welfare and Development Corporation Limited yam, turmeric, black gram that MR College (A) will con- government and never can be effect in 2022. It is wrongly action now. It is our determi- AP State Noorbasha Welfare and Development Corporation Limited and sugarcane. tinue to remain a private a government college. It was being rumoured that this nation to make Vizianagaram AP Agnikula Kshatriya Welfare and Development Corporation Limited At most places, the fields autonomous college with, or brought under partial financial move is to commercialise the into a Vidyalanagaram,” Dr AP Besta Welfare and Development Corporation Limited are inundated with water, without financial aid from the aid from the government in institutions. Fee fixation is KVL Raju added. AP Nagavamsam Welfare and Development Corporation Limited NTPC provides RO TRIBUTES TO FORMER PRESIDENT ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY Andhra T20 tourney plants as part of CSR Governor, CM recall contributions of Kalam n Governor Biswa Bushan from October 22 PNS n VIJAYAWADA Harichandan said PNS n VIJAYAWADA These matches will be PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM contribution of Kalam to streamed live in ‘Fan Code’ Governor Biswa Bushan the nation can never be The Andhra Cricket app, which is a streaming NTPC Simhadri as part of its Harichandan paid glowing trib- forgotten and he is still an Association (ACA) has platform for ‘Dream XI’. There CSR-CD activities inaugurat- utes to Bharat Ratna and former inspiration to the youth announced that it will organ- will be live English commen- ed the RO plants at President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam ise Andhra T20 tournament tary for the matches. The and for many in every Bottavanipalem and on his 89th birth anniversary on from October 22 to November entire tournament is designed Venkatap uram villages Thursday. walk of life 8 for the year 2020. The ACA in a Bio-Bubble Mode follow- located in Parawada mandal The Governor said that dur- n Chief Minister YS in collaboration with ing all the statutory norms, and launched the PWS ing his term as President Kalam Jaganmohan Reddy Twentieth Century Media permissions, safety and care. scheme at Pittavanipalem was affectionately known as (TCM), a multimedia compa- Practice sessions, food, accom- village. the ‘People’s President’ as sim- tweeted, “Bharat Ratna Dr ny, will organise the tourna- modation, other facilities and Annamreddy Adeep Raj, plicity was his hallmark. He APJ Abdul Kalam’s story of ment at RDT Sports Complex, amenities will be provided MLA, Pendurthi, inaugurat- tion with the Greater recalled that Kalam, also known persistence, ability and Thursday, MP Nandigama ward with strong determination. Anantapur. for 18 days of the tournament ed the plants in the presence Visakhapatnam Municipal as the ‘Missile Man of India’, as sheer courage is a guiding Suresh said the noble ideals fol- He said Kalam grew up from a In a statement issued here within the RDT sports com- of NTPC officials, Prem Corporation at a cost of Rs he was the pioneer of the space light to millions, who dare lowed by Abdul Kalam would middle class family to become on Thursday, MV Siva Reddy, plex. Chand, head of HR,K 13.70 lakhs. and missile programmes and to dream and work be cherished forever in the the President of the country by CEO of ACA, said that TCM CEO Venkata Siva Reddy Hanuman Prasad, DGM Inaugurating the drink- made a significant contribution towards its fulfilment country. He said the non-con- his strong endeavour in the and ACA are coming forward and Programme Director of (HR), P Ananth Jagannath, ing water facility, in the field of science and aero- troversial nature of the great fields of science and technolo- with Andhra T20 tourna- RDT Moncho Ferrer and Senior Manager (CSR), CSR Annamreddy Adeep Raj space and is well known across “Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul leader should be followed by gy. ment for the year 2020 with Carlton Sandhana from team, officials and local pub- commended NTPC the world. Kalam’s story of persistence, everyone. He said Chief He said the Chief Minister six teams in league format, fol- Twenty First Century Media lic representatives. Simhadri for its CSR CD ini- He said the contribution of ability and sheer courage is a Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy was following the rich ideals of lowed by semi-finals and Private Limited– TCM- vis- NTPC in collaboration tiatives for RO plants, which Kalam to the nation can never guiding light to millions, who was following the ideas enunci- the great leader by bringing finals with a total of 33 match- ited to review the prepara- with Rural Water Supply and would largely benefit the be forgotten and he is still an dare to dream and work towards ated by Abdul Kalam in taking about revolutionary changes in es. Since there is no cricketing tions of the tournament and Sanitation Department had local population in improv- inspiration to the youth and for its fulfilment. My humble trib- the State ahead in all spheres the field of education by taking activity for more than six expressed their satisfaction constructed these RO plants ing the living conditions and many in every walk of life. ute to the ‘People’s President, the Deputy Chief Minister it to the doorstep of the poor. He months this tournament will about the measurements at a cost of Rs 10 lakhs each. mitigating the water scarci- YSRCP leaders paid rich trib- legendary missile man on his Amjad Basha said that Bharata said the Chief Minister has a provide much needed game being taken to convert this The Piped Water Supply ty issues being faced by utes to the former President, birth anniversary.” Ratna Abdul Kalam came to be noble mission of seeing IAS and time for the best players in tournament into a reality. scheme at Pittavanipalem Bottavanipalem, Venkata which is also being observed as Meanwhile, speaking at the known as the Missile Man of the IPS officers emerge from the Andhra and also prospective Mancho Ferrer has promised and Marada Dasaripeta has puram, Pittavanipalem and Students Day. Chief Minister YS function organised at the Party country for his unstinted efforts poor families of the State by pro- and aspirant players will get a to make this tournament a been provided in collabora- Marada Dasaripeta residents. Jaganmo han Reddy tweeted, Central Office here on in making the nation move for- viding them education. good exposure. grand success. Dia, Sonu Sood to co-host ‘Bharat Ke Mahaveer’ Youth, SI help woman give

PNS n VIJAYAWADA n As part of the campaign, recognise these stories”. ‘Bharat Ke Mahaveer’, a Renata Dessallien, UN birth to baby girl on roadside Recognising India’s unsung three-part series, will be Resident Coordinator in India, selfless heroes, who have gone telecast on Discovery said, “As Covid-19 continues to PNS n VIJAYAWADA they stopped the vehicle as they ing severe labour pains, hence, out of their way to help those Channel to celebrate the upend our lives, these unsung found the causeway on the road they stopped there without in need during the Covid-19 actions of 12 champions heroes are an inspiration and A pregnant woman gave birth to was overflowing with Nakkabavi crossing the causeway. pandemic, the United Nations solace to us. They remind us a baby girl on the roadside with Vagu floodwater. Vanukuri Gopikrishna, who from across the country, in India and NITI Aayog, in that it is only working togeth- timely response from police In turn, they informed the was trained in emergency med- partnership with Discovery who through their er, with kindness and compas- and locals despite unavailabili- condition to the villagers, who ical condition, came forward to channel, are launching exemplary actions, have sion, that we can succeed– a ty of medical services at rushed to the spot, but no one do parturition for the woman. #BharatKeMahaveer. The cam- been spreading a ray of truth that underpins the mes- Eepurulanka village in Kolluru dared to cross the huge flood When SI asked the consent of paign will celebrate Indians, hope, coming together in sage of the United Nations, mandal of Guntur district. The water gushing causeway. woman and villagers, they grant- who have shown extraordinary strength and solidarity especially during this 75th year village was surrounded by flood- Later, they called 108 ambu- ed permission. Locals immedi- kindness by lending a helping since our founding. Through water of Nakkabavi Vagu stream lance but it failed to reach the vil- ately arranged curtains and hand to the vulnerable, selfless- ray of hope, coming together in ‘Bharat Ke Mahaveer’, we wish due to incessant rains that cut lage due to floodwater and Gopikrishna helped the woman ly without any expectation. strength and solidarity. The Punjab for his humanitarian gone beyond their call of duty. to honour those individuals, the transportation due to over- stopped on the main road at a to give birth to a baby girl. As part of the campaign, series will be co-hosted by efforts during the Covid-19 cri- Even in the Aspirational who despite all odds, have flowing of the floodwater on the distance of one km at the stream. The SI said that as the deliv- ‘Bharat Ke Mahaveer’, a three- UN Secretary-General's SDG sis. Districts, despite facing greater gone out of their way to show causeway. In the meantime, locals called ery was not done safely they car- part series, will be telecast on (Sustainable Development Speaking about the initiative, developmental challenges, peo- extraordinary selfless kindness According to reports, preg- police, on receiving information, ried the woman on a cot and Discovery Channel to cele- Goals) Advocate Dia Mirza Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI ple came forward in a tremen- to help those in need. They nant woman N Bhagayalak Kolluru SI S Ujwal Kumar newborn in hands and passed brate the actions of 12 cham- and actor Sonu Sood, who Aayog, said, “Throughout this dous display of humanity. We rekindle our faith in humani- shmi, her family members and rushed to the village and with the causeway safely. He said that pions from across the country, was recently conferred with the global crisis, we have seen are happy to have come togeth- ty and our hope for a better relatives were proceeding the help of local youth, he tried the woman with the newborn who through their exemplary ‘Special Humanitarian Action countless stories of individuals er with Discovery and the UN future. They make us proud, towards Kollur PHC in a vehi- to shift the pregnant woman on was shifted to Kolluru PHC in actions, have been spreading a Award’ by the Government of across the country, who have in India for this initiative to here in India and globally.” cle but after travelling five km, a cot but she started experienc- 108 ambulance. FRIDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2020 telangana 04 Kishan pulls up civic officials HYDERABAD FLOODS PNS n HYDERABAD Uttam accuses KCR of Home Minister Amit Shah heavily affected areas in have assured them of provid- Hyderabad after Tuesday’s Minister of Home Affairs ing all kind of support. heavy rains, Union Minister of Kishan Reddy, paid a visit to He further said he visited State for Home Affairs G low-lying areas in Hyderabad various low lying areas of Kishan Reddy admonished ‘hiding’ death figures that were flooded after heavy Hyderabad on Thursday and local authorities for not paying rain. He said the situation of listened to the problems of the heed to residents’ concerns. PNS n HYDERABAD Hyderabad in 40 years has people living there. "They said Kishan Reddy pulled up offi- never been so bad. He further the drains are overflowing cials of the Greater Hyderabad Telangana Pradesh Congress said that the people living in because of heavy rain, and Municipal Corporation Committee (TPCC) president these areas are experiencing a that water is entering their (GHMC), the revenue depart- and MP N Uttam Kumar lot of problems with a lack of houses. The people living in ment as well as the Hyderabad Reddy on Thursday demand- basic amenities. these areas are facing problems District Collectorate. ed the Chief Minister K Finding the trees and because of the lack of basic The Minister expressed his Chandrashekhar Rao to visit garbage lying on the nalas, the amenities. This situation arose anguish over not a single state flood-hit areas of Union Minister got incensed because of the failure in the government official accompa- Hyderabad and take imme- and ordered the GHMC to drainage system. I appeal to the nying him while he was on a diate measures to help the remove them immediately. He Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kishan Reddy inspecting the flood-hit state government to fix the visit to the flood hit areas of the affected families. He also asked the civic body officials to areas in Hyderabad on Thursday drainage system," he said and city. The Union Minister, who accused the TRS Government provide free food to the people added that he had spoken to was on a visit to several flood of hiding the number of deaths affected by floods. He He sought a primary report ry report on the damage caused the Collector as well. The hit areas in Narayanaguda due to floods across the promised the affected persons from the Telangana govern- due to the heavy rain. Many Union Minister also said that Nagar and Khairatabad areas, Telangana State. to extend compensation ment on damages caused by places in the Telugu-speaking four teams of National Disaster said that the state government Speaking to media persons review meeting on horticul- ed rainfall, but it was primar- payable to them from the intense rainfall in the state, states (Andhra Pradesh and Response Force have reached has failed to come to the res- after visiting BS Makhta and ture. He asked whether the ily due to the failure of TRS Centre. He exhorted the state especially capital Hyderabad, Telangana) have been facing a Hyderabad and have been res- cue of the victims. He demand- other flood-hit areas of subject of horticulture was Government in managing the government to extend imme- for three days since Monday. lot of problem due to flood," cuing people who are stuck in ed the officials to step up the Khairtabad constituency, more important than the lives civic infrastructure, especially diate assistance to the people in "The state government must Kishan said, adding Prime waterlogged homes. pace of execution of relief Uttam said at least 30 people and properties of citizens of the storm water drains. the affected areas. provide us (Centre) the prima- Minister Narendra Modi and While visiting some of the measures. were feared killed, thousands Hyderabad. He compared KCR "Minister KTR's claim of TRS of families have lost their prop- with the Roman emperor Nero government spending Rs. erty and valuables worth crores who was playing the flute 67,000 crore on Hyderabad's of rupees and hundreds of peo- when Rome was burning. development in the last six SURPRISE VISIT ple are forced to abandon their Just like Nero, KCR did not years is ridiculous. Nothing has Cong confident of submerged houses and live in show any concern towards the been done to repair, maintain relief camp or at their relatives' sufferings of common people or upgrade the storm water houses. However, the devasta- both due to his ineffectiveness drains. The Monsoon Action tion has not changed the and insensitive attitude. Plan has just remained on winning big in by-poll behaviour and attitude of KCR. Uttam said that the devasta- paper. Almost all roads turned Instead of holding a review on tion caused due to floods was into pools whenever it rained PNS n HYDERABAD taken all precautionary mea- the flood situation, KCR had a not only due to unprecedent- for a few hours. sures on time. Former Minister Mohammed "Water has stagnated in Ali Shabbir on Thursday almost all the areas of demanded the State Hyderabad and other rain-hit Don't encroach Government to take immedi- areas. This might lead to Cheruku Srinivas ate measures to prevent the spread of vector borne diseases roads, nalas: spread of epidemics in like Malaria, Dengue, etc., Hyderabad and other rain-hit Therefore, measures should be areas of Telangana due to taken on a war-footing basis to files nomination Harish Rao heavy rains and flood situa- clear the stagnated water from PNS n HYDERABAD tion. the residential areas. Fogging PNS n DUBBAKA have filed nominations so far He was speaking to media and anti-larval operations for the by-election. As many as Finance Minister T Harish persons at Narsingi during should also be taken up at a As many as 18 persons, 32 of them are Independents Rao on Thursday urged the the filing of nomination by large scale," he said. including Congress nominee while the remaining are from people not to construct hous- Congress candidate Ch "Experts have already for Dubbak by-election small recognised parties. es by encroaching roads and Srinivas Reddy for Dubbak warned of a possible second Cheruku Srinivas Reddy, filed Though followers of BJP can- nalas and asked them to Assembly by-election. Shabbir wave of Covid-19 in the com- their nominations on didate M Raghunandan Rao behave responsibly. While Ali said that the devastation ing weeks in view of the win- Minister for Tourism Srinivas Goud shares a light Thursday. Srinivas Reddy, filed a nomination on his visiting inundated areas in caused due to floods was ter season. The recent rains moment (right) during his visit to Mahbubnagar accompanied by his key aides, behalf, he will file another set Nalsabgadda and among the worst disasters have aggravated the situation, district. On the occasion, the Minister took part in presented his nomination of nomination on Friday, the Narayanareddy colony in Hyderabad has ever witnessed. doubling the threat. People a series of developmental programmes in the city, papers to Returning Officer last day for nominations. No Sangareddy town on He said that the damage could getting infected with malaria, including release of fishlings in Kotta Cheruvu. Chennaiah at his office in candidates from Left parties Thursday, Harish Rao said have been minimised if the dengue or viral fever are more Dubbak. A record 46 persons have filed nominations. that these sorts of problems State Government would've prone to Covid-19 infection.” will arise due to obstruction of flood flow nalas. The government has extended financial assistance and essential goods to the Rain fear greater than Covid for citizens ‘Most Liveable City' turned into people who lost their resi- dences. He said that drain K VENKATESHWARLU ments too had to face similar sures regarding Coronavirus all water works are pending in n HYDERABAD problems as the flood water these days and stayed away these areas due to encroach- entered the cellars. People liv- from the virus. However, these ‘Most Dreaded City': Congress ments. The authorities have Nature's fury doubled its wrath ing in apartments had no two days, I literally forgot to remove the encroached upon the city earlier this week, chance to come out from their about Corona. It was all about PNS n HYDERABAD devastated with floods? TRS nalas immediately. Double keeping the city and civic flats and those who went out heavy rain," he said. Government has turned the bed room houses will be authorities on high alert. had no chance to enter. Venugopal Reddy from While Congress party shaped global city Hyderabad which is given to the people, who lose Torrential downpour, roads Rama from LB Nagar Boduppal said that the flood Hyderabad city into 'The Most considered as 'Most Livable their houses, Harish Rao said. resembling ocean fronts, vehi- recalled the two-day horror water enter into his residence. Livable City' and a global des- city' into the dreaded city" Later, Harish Rao launched cles stranded on water logged respite for a brief while in the and said, "I was really afraid of "Everywhere there is water in tination during its rule, Chief said Dr Dasoju Sravan speak- a scathing attack on Congress stretches, menacing rush of morning hours. However, the the heavy downpour in my area but there is no drink- Minister K Chandrashekar ing at Gandhi Bhavan in and BJP leaders by stating water into low lying colonies, heavy downpour literally made Hyderabad thinking what will ing water. I have no option to Rao has turned it into the most Hyderabad on Thursday. that they are waging a fight in and imminent alarm bells for people forget about the happen if the rain continues on get drinking water from the dreaded city in his seven year Sravan visited flood affect- Dubbak by-elections for the areas abutting the Musi river Coronavirus scare. People the third day too." Amidst shop at least," he said. rule, alleged AICC spokesper- ed areas in Khairatabad and sake of second place. While were common concerns across across the state were in the grip these conditions, the people Ramulamma, a resident of son Dr Dasoju Sravan. other areas early in the morn- inducting State BJP Dalith the metropolis, which received of fear due to heavy rains. In totally forgot about the novel Tarnaka, said that the electric- Expressing ire over the ing. Moved by the plight of res- Morcha Council member over 10 centimetres of rain at many places, there was power Coronavirus. Everyone was ity authorities, who used to alleged neglect of TRS govern- idents for low lying areas in Yellaiah and 150 BJP activists minimum across various local- outage. speaking about record rain respond immediately, kept ment in dealing with the heavy several areas, he urged in TRS party at his residence ities. The deep depression made and its repercussions in their their land phones aside when rains in Hyderabad, Dr Dasoju Congress cadres to partici- in Siddipet on Thursday, The thunderstorm which streets of Hyderabad resemble areas. Ravi Naik, a native of they tried to inquire about the Sravan questioned, warned of heavy rains, the gov- pate in relief measures. Harish said that the mikes continued from the previous rivers. Especially, people living Ramanthapur, said that he did- power restoration. She said "Hyderabad city has con- ernment did not take any pre- "Residents across the city are had not worked when TPCC day, only intensified towards in low-lying areas had sleepless n't see such heavy rain so far. that they passed more than 24- tributed Rs 7 lakh crore to state ventive steps or set up a con- suffering severely due to rains Chief N Uttam Kumar Reddy the evening, after a deceptive nights. People living in apart- "I took all precautionary mea- hours without power cuts. exchequer in the past seven trol room to monitor the situ- and floods. Neither TRS cor- came to Dubbak for cam- years but the city's infrastruc- ation. While the city was being porators nor AIMIM corpora- paign. The Congress is resort- ture has been completely debil- washed away, CM reviewed the tors are visible. Even TRS ing to election campaigns itated. Where has all that 'Haritha Haram' on MLAs are nowhere to be seen. with non-local leaders and money gone" People are com- Wednesday and only after Congress cadres across the activists. There are no local CPI blames MIM Collector escapes pletely devastated and do not extensive devastation, did CM city should come forward and people in their public meet- even have essential commodi- hold a review on rains on participate in relief measures ings, he alleged. He asked ties and food to eat. Why is Thursday afternoon. Even this and help residents in their Uttam to reveal whether he KCR still not reviewing the was done, after the Prime locality in whichever way pos- could have raised the 'Jai for encroachments unhurt in mishap relief measures or announcing Minister and The President sible. In many localities people Telangana' slogan if there PNS n HYDERABAD compensation? What is the inquired about the situation. do not even have food to eat as was no TRS and K PNS n HYDERABAD Bhongir after inspecting dam- Municipal Minister KTR Municipal Affairs Minister KT there is no power and all Chandrasekhar Rao. CPI national leader Dr K ages in several villages. The doing? Why is he fearing to Rama Rao who makes tall essential commodities have Narayana on Thursday alleged Bhongir District Collector lorry coming in the opposite visit the flood areas without claims about Hyderabad's been washed away. Rahul that illegal construction on Anita Ramachandran escaped direction hit the Collector's security and oversee relief development was nowhere Gandhiji also inquired about nalas led to flooding in unhurt when a speeding lorry SUV. No one was injured. measures?" seen in relief operations. Only the situation in Hyderabad Hyderabad. He said that there rammed the vehicle in which Anita Ramachandran later left after the damage was done, he and directed Congress cadres was a nala from Vikarabad to she was traveling at for the District Collectorate by "This is not the first time visited selected areas, that too to take up relief activities. I Ibrahimpatnam from the Nandanam village in the dis- another car. Bhongir rural Hyderabad has received heavy flanked by DGP under tight urge all Congress workers to Nizam era. However, illegal nala," he said. Narayana trict. The Collector was police filed a case and took up rains. Though the security? Why is he fearing to stand by Hyderabadies at this constructions on that nala blamed MIM party leaders for returning to her office in investigation. Meteorological department interact with people who are critical time," he appealed. created obstructions to the free illegal constructions. "No gov- flow of flood water. "I did ernment is asking MIM about padayatra demanding the then these illegal constructions government to remove the because they are maintaining illegal constructions on the good relations with every Follow these steps to revive your flood-damaged car nala and also submitted a party which is in power. report conducting a compre- However, the government NAMRATA SRIVASTAVA enters, the problem can only ly or you can use towels to soak all metal surfaces, especially hensive survey. On the other escaped from its responsibili- n HYDERABAD get worse. When water dam- up the water and remove it those that are exposed, are hand, Kirloskar in 2002, ty stating that the opposition ages the engine and the pistons from the cabin. If you are properly dried or repainted so Oyens in 2007 and JNTU parties would do ruckus if they As the water recedes, people don’t compress or move like using a vacuum cleaner, make that rust is kept away. conducted a survey after the remove illegal constructions. have been stepping out of their they normally should, it is sure it is not a regular one as formation of separate The flood problems will be houses to check in their vehi- called “hydrolock” and it is you could get electrocuted in Electrical Issues – Unless you Telangana state. They also solved only with the removal cles. However, according to extremely common in flooded the process. want to experience an electric estimated that Rs 12,000 crore of illegal constructions on the experts, one shouldn't try cars. If your car is hydrolocked, shock, you might want to stay was needed to repair the same nalas," Narayana said. to start their cars without let- you can expect the cost of Hydrolocking- is probably the away from all electrical compo- ting the water completely out repairs to be extremely high worst-case scenario for your nents in the car until they are of the vehicle. and in severe cases, the car vehicle. When water enters completely dried out. Wires are Javed Mohammed, an auto could completely be destroyed. the engine through the air often the first thing affected by Varsities in city might postpone exams entrepreneur from the city, intake, it normally causes a flooded car and only a pro- urged people to call for the Remove the water quickly – severe damage to the pistons fessional mechanic should be PNS n HYDERABAD exams further. Dr Gopal authorities rather than starting said, “Water can damage every vacuum cleaner, make sure it is The longer you let water sit in and cylinders. The worst thing allowed to work on them for Reddy, Registrar of Osmania the vehicle yourself. He wrote single component inside a car not a regular one as you could your car, the more damage it you can do in this situation is repairs. Jawaharlal Nehru Technol- University shares, "We may on Twitter, “If your car has sub- including the engine and trans- get electrocuted in the process.” can cause. The wiring and turn on the engine – unless you ogical University, Hyderabad have to delay the exam sched- merged, don't try to start. Call mission. If you try to turn the mechanical components are want a completely totaled car. Moving parts – The brake, (JNTUH) and Osmania uled on October 16 as well and the authorised service center engine on and more water Do's and Don'ts the first things that can get clutch, and accelerator are University (OU) on Tuesday looking at the situation, we will and get serviced properly. If the enters, the problem can only Don’t try to restart the car damaged so you will have to Rust – As mentioned earlier, important parts of any car and had announced that exams to take the call for further exam- car is totally flooded claim get worse. If you have a wet/dry This cannot be stressed any- work fast. If you find puddles water and metal do not make they are often also the first to take place on October 14 and inations. insurance." vacuum cleaner, you can more. Water can damage every of water in your car, you will for a great combination. Seeing get damaged in a flood. 15 will be rescheduled due to "While the academic schedule Giving an insight about the remove the puddles quickly or single component inside a car have to get rid of them as soon that your car is predominant- Because these parts are moving the torrential rains.However, might not get disrupted due to matter, Shaik Salauddin, State you can use towels to soak up including the engine and trans- as possible. If you have a ly made from metal, rusting is components, water can find its looking at the situation, the the rains, Dr A Govardhan, President of Telangana Four the water and remove it from mission. If you try to turn the wet/dry vacuum cleaner, you a major problem after it has way into them easily and dam- Universities may postpone the Rector of JNTU shares. Wheeler Drivers Association, the cabin. If you are using a engine on and more water can remove the puddles quick- been flooded. Make sure that age them quickly. FRIDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2020 nation 05 Other countries replicating THEATRES OPEN AFTER SEVEN India’s approach: Israeli envoy PNS n NEW DELHI MONTHS IN COVID-19 SHADOW Underlining that India's influ- PNS n NEW DELHI time, proper ventilation and air they missed watching on the ence in the international arena conditioner temperature set- big screen can also enjoy is growing continuously, Israeli Cinemas in several parts of the tings at above 23 degrees Rajput's "Kedarnath", envoy Ron Malka has said country opened after almost Celsius. Ayushmann Khurrana-starrers that the country's strategic seven months on Thursday, Besides mandatory temper- “Shubh Mangal Zyaada position on global matters ushering in a new era of ‘con- ature checks, masks, pedal- Savdhan” and “Dream Girl”, including in West Asia and tactless' movie watching in the operated touch-free hand sani- crime drama “Malang” and particularly towards Israel is shadow of a pandemic with tisers, multiplexes have gone Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan- keenly watched by other coun- alternate seating, 50 per cent digital with e-tickets instead of Pannu starrer space drama tries and is also being replicat- capacity and packaged snacks. traditional paper tickets, self- “Mission Mangal” besides ed by many. Israel's deepening relation with India is While theatres and multi- check in with QR codes, shar- Hollywood hits “Bloodshot”, He said Israel's deepening plexes will remain closed in ing of the auditorium's seat “Lion King”, “Ford vs Ferrari” relation with India is having a having a positive impact on its ties states like Maharashtra, Tamil chart and location of the seat and “Knives Out”. positive impact on its ties with with other countries, including in the Nadu, Kerala and Chhattisgarh, and online ordering of food An INOX spokesperson in other countries, including in Arab world, said Israeli envoy Ron they will open in several places, and beverages. Kolkata said two of its facilities the Arab world, as the Indo- including Delhi and parts of Though the MHA has given opened today in accordance Israel collaboration in various Malka Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, its go-ahead to resuming cin- with all the directives issued by areas is showing to them how with stringent dos and don'ts While theatres and multiplexes will ema and theatre activities the Centre, including e-tickets friendship with Israel can be in keeping with the new remain closed in states like under Unlock 5.0, it has left it and contactless QR-based mutually beneficial. that "there is no conflict whole is becoming stronger COVID-19 normal. to individual states to take a entries. Those with fever In an interview with PTI, between Israel and the Muslim and stronger and that is some- It was a quiet reopening Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and final call. symptoms were being turned Israel's Ambassador to India world or between Israel and thing that we also want to see. with few people venturing war- Chhattisgarh, they will open in several With producers reluctant to away. Malka further said that the the Arab world. There is a local India has a very important role ily to watch a mix of regional, places, including Delhi and parts of release new films, cinemas Other facilities will gradual- establishment of cordial ties territorial conflict between to play in the international English and Hindi reruns such have to deal with the double ly open too, she said but did between Israel and Arab coun- Israel and Palestinians, noth- arena as a whole and India is as “Chhichhore”, “Thappad”, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat whammy of COVID fears and not specify a timeframe. tries, such as the United Arab ing more than that."He alleged really becoming stronger and “Tanhaji” and “The Spy”. old content and have their fin- The show timing, intermis- Emirates and Bahrain, shows that some political organisa- stronger and more influential While PVR will resume gers crossed as they rolled out sions and exits are staggered that the world is realising that tions tried to pretend as if there player in international arena, commercial screenings on ing with WHO recommended hope is is that other states will a different kind of movie going and guests encouraged to Palestinians must come out of was a conflict between Jews and also in West Asia. Friday, Cinepolis and INOX chemicals is done at regular soon give their green signal too. experience. maintain a six-feet distance their "fantasies" and recognise and Muslims, but this was not "What India is doing, what started showing films from intervals to keep your sur- The Ministry of Home It will take a while before from other families and groups the Jewish state. "Peace is the the case. Malka said it was up India is saying, what India's Thursday with an emphasis on roundings safe,” the tweet fur- Affairs allowed theatres to new content returns to theatres at all the times. way (forward) and we should to India to decide whether it stance is, of course, it is impor- safety measures, including ther read. reopen from Thursday with up as the release of major SVF cinemas, which owns find a way for peace and live wants to play an active role in tant to many countries. India stringent sanitising and social PVR Cinemas, India's largest to 50 per cent of their seating Bollywood movies “83”, about 13 multiplexes in Kolkata, will together, especially with neigh- the West Asia peace process, is a very important and influ- distancing. film exhibitor with 845 screens capacity. They have to strictly India's cricket world cup victo- open its doors from Friday bours. The world expects but its "dehyphenation ential country in the world," he “Yes, you heard that right! in 176 properties across 71 follow the central government's ry, and “Sooryavanshi”, the lat- with all the standard protocols, Palestinians to be more realis- approach policy" has already said. We are open now! See you at cities, on Wednesday said 10 Standard operating procedures est in Rohit Shetty's cop drama contactless ticket purchase, tic to internalise the fact that established the country's "big Malka's remarks follow the big screen! Cinemas will states and four union territories (SOPs). starring Akshay Kumar have making alternate seating Israel is there and it is there to influence" with the world real- agreements signed last month not be functional in a few states have given their go-ahead for The SOPs mandated by the been pushed to Christmas and arrangements and regular use stay and Israel is willing to go ising that they can also be for the United Arab Emirates until further notice,” Cinepolis the reopening of cinemas. Union government include next year, respectively. of sanitisers and disinfectants for peace," he said.Malka said "friends and strategic part- and Bahrain to establish formal India said in a tweet. Accordingly, PVR started one seat distance in halls, 50 Cinephiles who want to before and after shows, a the world now understands ners" with Israel. "India as a ties with Israel. “Sanitisation and deep clean- operations in 487 screens. The per cent capacity, masks at all rewatch or catch up on movies spokesperson said. Coronavirus doubling time Rajini pays INDIA CORNER tax,admits Veteran sports journalist, cricket improves, says Health Ministry mistake commentator Bhimani dies

PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n CHENNAI eteran sports journalist and cricket commentator The doubling time of the coro- Top actor Rajinikanth on VKishore Bhimani died at the navirus infection has sharply Thursday paid Rs 6.56 lakh age of 74, family sources said on improved from 25.5 days in property tax, including penal- Thursday. He is survived by his mid-August to nearly 73 days ty, for his marriage hall and wife Rita and son Gautam who is BARC temporarily now, the Health ministry said said an appeal should have also a well-known TV ersonality. on Thursday. been made to the city corpo- "He had suffered a cerebral Doubling time for COVID- ration and the "mistake" of attack a few days back and was 19 is the number of days it rushing to court could have undergoing treatment," a family source said. Bhimani was one of the bans weekly ratings takes for the count of cases to been avoided. most recognised English voices of the 1980s. Following his death, a double. In a statement, the Greater Chennai Corpora pall of gloom descended on the country's sports fraternity, with PNS n MUMBAI which busted the scam earli- Health ministry said 81,514 tion said the actor paid Rs tributes coming in from all quarters."RIP Kishore Bhimani..he was er this month. new recoveries were added in 6,56,000 towards property one of the good Old Fashioned Crkt writer who took Crkt writings Following the fake Television Those arrested include news the last 24 hour. With this, the "Higher number of single- tax for his marriage hall at like a player who takes to playing ...Condolences to his Spouse Rita Rating Points (TRP) scam, channel employees, while the total number of recoveries are Doubling time for day recoveries is also reflected Kodambakkam. The Rs six & Son Gautam.. GodBless All Always.. Fondly," legendary Indian the Broadcast Audience police is also questioning exec- nearly 64 Lakh (63,83,441). in the continuous increase in lakh plus tax for 2020-21 first spinner Bishan Singh Bedi tweeted. Research Council (BARC) on utives of Arnab Goswami-led "India has come a long way COVID-19 is the the national recovery rate, half year includes "late pay Thursday announced a tem- Republic Media Group with from registering a doubling number of days it which has crossed 87 per cent," penalty" of Rs 9,386, the civic porary suspension of weekly regard to the case. Republic rate of 25.5 days in mid August takes for the it said. Ten states and UTs body said, adding it was paid ratings of news channels Media Group has denied any to now registering a doubling account for 79 per cent of the by way of a cheque. Kejriwal urges people to turn off across languages. wrongdoing. rate of nearly 73 days (72.8 count of cases to new recovered cases. "Raghavendra Mandapam The council intends to The audience estimates days)," it said. double Maharashtra has contributed property tax...we should vehicles while waiting at signals review and augment the cur- given by BARC influence ad The ministry said this is the more than 19,000 to the single- have appealed to the corpo- rent standards of measure- spends, and the total size of the result of collaborative action by Treatment Protocol issued by day recoveries followed by ration.Mistake could have elhi Chief Minister Arvind ment to improve on "statisti- ad placements was pegged at states/UTs under the Centre's the Union Government. Karnataka with more than been avoided. Kejriwal on Thursday cal robustness", and the exer- Rs 32,000 crore annually by strategy of comprehensive and This is also the combined 8,000 recoveries, the ministry #Experience is a lesson," Dlaunched a campaign to cise will result in a "pause" in the police. The police allege high countrywide testing, outcome of the selfless service said. The total coronavirus the actor said on his Twitter tackle air pollution in the national the weekly ratings for up to 12 the ratings were being rigged prompt and effective surveil- and dedication of doctors, cases mounted to 73,07,097 handle in an apparent apolo- capital and urged people to turn weeks, an official statement by inducing the homes where lance and tracking, quick hos- paramedics, frontline workers and the death toll climbed to getic tone, a day after the off the engines of their vehicles said. At least five people have the monitors were placed. pitalization and effective and all other COVID-19 war- 1,11,266 with the virus claim- Madras High Court warned while waiting at traffic signals. been arrested by the city police adherence of the Standard riors, it said. ing 680 lives. of imposing costs. He said the government will launch a massive campaign -- 'Red light on, Gaadi off' -- to make people aware of efficacy of the action and to ensure its success. "Red light on, gaadi off. Delhi starts this today as a part of Nitish insulted my father: Chirag Dalit woman our campaign “Yudh, pradushan ke virudh” in our bid to tackle pollution. Let's all pledge to turn off our vehicles at red lights. Every single effort will contribute in reducing pollution," he tweeted. PNS n PATNA Chief Minister had behaved in Addressing an online media briefing, the chief minister said that a haughty manner when the there are one crore vehicles registered in the city. Lok Janshakti Party president former Union minister had found dead Chirag Paswan Thursday made called on the JD(U) chief last PNS n BARABANKI (UP) mortem examination report, it clear that his parting of year with the request to accom- police said. ways with Chief Minister pany him for filing of nomina- An 18-year-old Dalit woman The father of the woman Nitish Kumars JD(U) had tion papers for Rajya Sabha. was found dead in an agricul- had informed police on Scientists identify new potential "nothing to do" with sharing of "Nitish Kumar recently tural field in Uttar Pradesh's Wednesday evening that she seats for the assembly elections remarked mockingly that my Barabanki, police said on had gone to the fields but did groundwater ‘arsenic hotspots' in Bihar, whose politics his father could not have got elect- Thursday. not return home. Later, fam- party has "always been ed to the Rajya Sabha without Police said the incident ily members found her dead, cientists, including those opposed to". Paswan said his the JD (U)s support, since we took place at a village under ASP R S Gautam said. from the National Institute party had fought the Lok Sabha had only two MLAs. He should the Satrikh police station area The family is suspecting Sof Hydrology (NIH), have polls last year in alliance with party he accused of working The 37-year-old, who remember that my father was and it seemed the victim was rape. Further details will be found an increased probability of the JD(U) because of the "com- against LJP candidates in the recently lost his father Ram promised a Rajya Sabha berth strangled. known only after receiving the high arsenic levels in well waters pulsions" brought by the return general elections in violation of Vilas Paswan, the LJP founder, by Amit Shah himself", Paswan More details will be known autopsy report, the ASP in parts of India where previous to the NDA of Kumar, whose the coalition dharma. also alleged that the Bihar said. only after getting the post- added. ly arsenic hazard was generally not considered to be a major concern. Arsenic in drinking water obtained from wells is the cause of severe health outcomes, including premature deaths from Kerala HC: Don't arrest cancers and cardiovascular disease in many parts of the world and Libraries gear up to reopen doors particularly in the Indian subcontinent, the researchers said. Based on recent reported rates of household groundwater use for rural and urban areas, they estimate that about 18–30 million people PNS n Sivasankar till Oct 23 MUMBAI PTI that the library would in India are currently at risk of high exposure to arsenic through start functioning from their drinking water supply. PNS n KOCHI probe in connection with the With the Maharashtra govern- Monday. "We held a meeting case, had moved the court on ment allowing reopening of today to discuss the standard The Kerala High Court on Wednesday seeking anticipa- libraries from Thursday as operating procedures (SOPs) Thursday restrained the tory bail. part of its 'Mission Begin issued by the government. SC notice to Centre on PIL to Enforcement Directorate, When his petition came up Again', many of these establish- Children and senior citizens probing the money trail in the on Thursday, the ED said it ments in Mumbai are working will not be allowed inside the regulate OTT platforms sensational gold smuggling has not taken a decision on out modalities to resume oper- library and the list of SOPs will case, from arresting suspend- arresting Sivasankar, a for- ations after over a six-month- be displayed on the notice he Supreme Court Thursday ed IAS officer and former mer secretary to the Kerala long break. board," she said. "We will allow sought the Centre's response principal secretary to the Chief Minister. Authorities of some libraries only five members inside at a Ton a PIL for regulating OTT Chief Minister, M Sivasankar, The agency also sought said that in view of the pan- time and request them to leave platfor ms such as Netflix and till October 23. time for filing a detailed reply demic, they would implement at the earliest so that other Amazon Prime by anautonomous The court asked the ED, on the matter. measures like allowing only a Authorities of some libraries said that in view memberscan enter. We will body. A bench comprising Chief which had earlier interrogat- In his plea, Sivasankar had limited number of people also note down the names of Justice S A Bobde and Justices A ed Sivasankar, to file its report said as a responsible govern- inside at a time and restricting of the pandemic, they would implement these members at the time of S Bopanna and V Ramasub on his anticipatory bail plea, ment servant, he had extend- the entry of senior citizens and measures like allowing only a limited number their entry after carrying out ramanian issued notices to the which came up for hearing ed maximum cooperation in children. As per the guidelines their COVID-19 screening," central government, Ministry of Informa tion and Broadcasting and today. the investigation of the issued by the government, all of people inside at a time she added. Internet and Mobile Association of India. “We will issue notice,” the Adjourning the matter to offence. the state-run and private Visti Balaporia, president of apex court said while hearing the plea filed by advocates Shashank October 23, the court direct- He was summoned by the libraries have been allowed to "We used to get phone calls restarted in June," she said. the Asiatic Society library in Shekhar Jha and Apurva Arhatia seeking a proper board/institution ed the central agency not to ED on multiple occasions to reopen. from our members asking Manjiri Vaidya of Shridhar south Mumbai said the man- /association for the monitoring and management of content on arrest Sivasankar till then. confront the statements given A librarian in suburban when the operations of the Vasudev Phatak Library affil- aging committee will meet on different OTT/Streaming and digital media platforms. None of the Apprehending arrest by the by different accused and wit- Mumbai said the reopening of library would resume as most iated to the Vile Parle-based Friday to discuss the process of OTT/Streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5, ED, Sivasankar who is facing nesses, he said. libraries was long-pending. of the activities have already Lokmanya Seva Sangh told reopening. and Hotstar have signed the self-regulation. FRIDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Mehbooba returns Aatmanirbharta The PDP leader intends to pivot the larger alliance of all Kashmiri in defence parties for a resolution of the Kashmir issue in totality f the intention behind incarcerating former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party Despite the minor setback with the indigenous ATAGS programme, India must I(PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti for over 14 months was to break her spirit, then the Government has clearly failed forge ahead in the nation’s interest and of course for the Army’s sake to do so. For hours after her release, she went beyond what the National Conference leaders, Farooq and Omar Abdullah, pledged to do as part of what they call a unit- ed Gupkar Declaration, namely restoring the special sta- tus of the erstwhile State. She wanted a political reso- lution of the Kashmir issue in its entirety and though she had joined hands with the Abdullahs for a larger cause, she seems determined enough to carry on her move- ment and reclaim her space in conversations. It remains to be seen whether her grand- standing is meant to blunt Farooq Abdullah’s recent belligerence against the Centre and J P SINGH his wild missive that China could help in restoring Kashmir’s special status or whether she is genuinely trying to reclaim lost political space and emerge as a power player. Is he Advanced Towed Artillery Guns System she negotiating her own role as a pivot in the changed apparatus? At some level, all the (ATAGS) programme leaders know that a retraction of the status would be almost impossible, considering that began in 2012 spear- even major world powers have endorsed India’s position of acting within its constitution- headed by the Defence TResearch and Development al space. Besides, they would have to challenge Kashmir’s changed status in the Supreme Organisation (DRDO), with two Court. Interestingly, there is less mention of Article 370 per se as such but an emphasis strategic partners — the Bharat on the Centre’s “onslaught” on Kashmir’s “identity.” The message clearly is to get as many Forge Limited (BFL) and Tata Power Strategic Engineering parties as possible on common ground and set an agenda acceptable to all. This way all Division (SED). The Defence can stand up to the Centre and challenge it head-on rather than being scattered and direc- Acquisition Council (DAC) had tionless. Mehbooba, incidentally, is the last of the Valley’s mainstream political leaders to ratified procurement of 150 ATAGS in August 2018, howev- have been set free after they were charged under the Public Safety Act (PSA) ostensibly er, the process of developing because of their track record of incendiary speeches that, the Government thought, would them started way back in 2013 provoke people against the abrogation of Article 370. The fact is, the Government mis- and concluded by 2017. The calculated their appeal greatly and disregarded that they were politically elected leaders howitzer gun system was devel- oped in a record time of 30 who had been in alliance with New Delhi, acted as a buffer between the Centre and the months and has gone through militant movement and still had enough ground support, one that has prevented the extensive trials over the last four Government from propping up alternate structures and leaders. Besides, for all the filters, years and performed admirably with remarkable consistency. country, in the desert and in rounds. At the 100th round setbacks. curfews and lockdowns in Kashmir, militancy hasn’t abated and remains a draw for dis- The ATAGS is one of the most high altitude areas. The high which was fifth of the rapid- Most of the guns coming enchanted youth. And for all its promises of bridging the trust deficit by accelerating devel- advanced and perhaps the world’s power Auxiliary Power Unit fire practice, the gun tube from the US, France, Germany, opment, economic revival or civil engagement, without the participation by locals and their first gun which is capable of (made in India) also renders THE PROJECT IS sheared off, triggering the first Israel and the Czech Republic delivering Bi-Modular Charge effective self-propelled speed, unfortunate incident. The that have undergone trials, endorsement, Kashmir’s integration with the mainstream is increasingly looking like an System (BMCS) zone-seven pro- rapid deployment and short NOW IN THE TRL cause is currently being inves- have encountered similar inci- exercise in political egoism, a tool that is more disempowering than engaging, a punish- pellants. With a firing range of 48 response time. tigated. Some experts blame it dents at lower zones of firing ment for history than an incentive for moving on. Politically, too, the BJP has been at the km — a record of sorts in the 155 The ATAGS has greater than STAGE 10 AND on ammunition, while the oth- involving lower pressure. Thus, millimeter/52 calibre family — 95 per cent indigenous compo- ers want to zero in on the tube blaming higher pressure in receiving end of non-cooperation, what with a spike in hitback killings of BJP leaders and the ATAGS is an appendage to the nents. The complete supply HAS ALREADY and the immense pressure it ATAGS is a bit far-fetched. It sarpanches, the latter seen as extensions of Central authority. Only 7,528 of the 19,582 indigenously developed 155 mil- chain, from raw materials to has been made to withstand. It is worth mentioning that none panch and sarpanch seats in Kashmir went to polls in 2018. Yet a majority of the elected limeter/45 calibre artillery gun end product, lies within the BEEN THROUGH must be noted that the guns of these guns were fired in zone Dhanush. country, making it a true which have till now fired seven and neither fired as are hiding out in hotels in Srinagar for fear of being attacked for participating in an elec- Dhanush is a derivative of the embodiment of ‘Make in India’ A RIGOROUS almost 2,000 rounds between many rounds as the ATAGS. toral process that the Centre initiated. The BJP had hoped to build an alternative political FH-77B 155mm/39 calibre towed in defence system. The ATAGS them can easily tolerate pres- It is a good opportunity to pyramid with friendly leaders at the local level and devolving power to them. But that was howitzer, previously built by the gun system comprises of 7,463 PRE-PSQR TRIAL sure levels up to 560 megapas- examine the quality and effica- not to be. Over 12,000 seats are still empty affecting local administration and despite the Swedish defence contractor components of which 4,977 are cals and are the only ones to cy of the ammunition basket Bofors. The Indian Army pro- manufactured parts involving WITH THE USERS fire munitions in zone seven. being produced in India as we changed status, nobody is ready to engage till all known elected representatives are freed cured a total of 414 Swedish about 30,000 manufacturing As part of the process, an are relatively new in making from detention. With credible leaders redefined as public enemies, as bad as militants, howitzers between 1987 and 1991. processes and more than AND DRDO investigation to identify and artillery munitions, fuses and and basic rights and connectivity denied to locals, there is confusion, disenchantment and Dhanush howitzers have a max- 2,00,000 inspection parame- rectify the causes behind the charges (BMCS in this case). imum effective range of 38 km in ters. TEAMS. IN THESE “shear and structural strain” is Given the extremely high pres- fatigue everywhere, one that can congeal to become a violent force if left to fester. Perhaps, salvo mode as compared to the 48 The project is now in the a must. It would be detrimen- sure, every part of the muni- that’s the reason why the Government has changed its tactics and is returning the peo- km of the ATAGS. Technology Readiness Level TRIALS, THE BFL tal to the cause of tion, be it the shell, driving ple’s representatives to them as it were. It is even expected to hold elections in the remain- The India made ATAGS con- (TRL) stage 10 (as per the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ to delay bands of the projectile or the sists of a duel power system DRDO TRL stages), after being DEVELOPED GUNS or disrupt the processes of fuse which has to withstand ing panchayat seats by the end of the year, risk any outcome and build connect strate- where hydraulics is used for put through mandatory trials development of the ATAGS. extremely high angular veloc- gies from there. For the political vacuum is costing it heavy and only lionising the likes of mobility and gun in/out action over the last five years. Earlier FIRED A TOTAL OF The ATAGS is the first ity, every component must the Abdullahs and the Muftis. It is with this larger agenda that a seasoned politician like whereas electrical power is used this month, it entered into its weapon platform which has respond in a zero error man- for the Gun Laying and last stages of trial — viz the 130 PLUS ROUNDS, been designed and developed ner. All said and done, preci- Manoj Sinha was made the new Lt Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Ammunition Handling System Preliminary Staff Qualitative from scratch and can boast of sion and expertise come with A low-key politician, his mission is to work out ways of connecting with people without (AHS). The system is configured Requirements (PSQR) trial, MOSTLY IN ZONE being truly Indian. Developed real-time experience and trials. disturbing the BJP’s overall schematics in the Valley and even negotiate with all the polit- with an all-electric drive that which is done prior to its by the DRDO and the two It is unlikely that a foreign ven- ensures maintenance-free and induction into the arsenal sys- SEVEN, AND THE major Indian industry part- dor will part with core tech- ical parties. The Government has realised that it cannot make any claim of transformative reliable and secure operations tem. The gun has already been ners, nurturing a well-net- nologies or requisite data to intent till it gets some kind of mediatory presence of local parties. The BJP’s attempts to over a long period of time. The through a rigorous pre-PSQR FEEDBACK WAS worked ecosystem of Indian make India aatmanirbhar. In raise the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), drawing rejects from the PDP and NC, gun system has automatic setting trial with the users and DRDO vendors and sub-vendors, the the nation’s interest and with up, laying with a high-end Inertial teams. In these trials, the BFL THAT THE SYSTEM ATAGS symbolises national the singular objective of giving lacks credibility. The Government could meet the old leaders half way, involving them in Navigation System (INS) and developed gun system fired a pride. We own the design, its more teeth to the Army, let us a reconciliation process on the condition that they wouldn’t play a dual strategy with Pakistan. automated AHS which loads shell, total of 130 plus rounds, most- HAS LIVED UP TO IP and all the data that con- learn to take such incidents in Some could be amenable to working the middle ground over time. But first, it should restore charge and primer simultane- ly in zone seven, and the feed- cerns the overall weapon sys- our stride and resolve to forge ously with a manual back up for back was that the system has THE PARAMETERS tem. Foreign assistance is cost- ahead. India’s ATAGS must normalcy and mainstream internet connectivity. The youth are already feeling punished the laying system. The gun sys- lived up to the parameters. ly and it will be foolhardy not succeed. for being left out of the digital education revolution and we cannot let them be radicalised. tem’s hydraulic drive provides The gun fielded by Tata to build on the successes that (The writer is former Deputy E-commerce and online filing of tax and other financial transactions have been badly hit. effective manoeuvrability in dif- Aerospace and Defence we have already achieved so Chief of Army Staff. Views The economy is in shambles with disruptive clampdowns affecting the supply chain and ferent terrains — on roads, cross Limited succeeded in firing 99 far, notwithstanding minor expressed are personal.) the services sector. Even the traditional performing sectors like the apple trade, tourism and handicrafts have wilted and there is nothing that seems worthy of big ticket invest- S O U N D BITE ment. There must be an enabling climate or Kashmir could slip into a deeper trough, worse (Robert) Destro will lead US efforts Delhi is trying to combat We cannot afford to let our Sourav Ganguly and I talk than ever imagined. to promote dialogue between the pollution. For this, we have guard down, especially about it most days and we People's Republic of China and the launched a new campaign considering the fact that are already planning when Dalai Lama or his representatives; called, Red light On, Gaadi the paddy harvesting is on, we can catch up once he protect the unique religious, cultural off. I request everyone to as also the Government and the team get over here Yet another silly idea and linguistic identity of Tibetans. join the campaign. procurement. (Australia). The ban on generators is yet another one in the long list of US Secretary of State Delhi CM Puunjab CM Australian cricket chief silly ideas to control pollution that skirt the central issue —Mike Pompeo —Arvind Kejriwal —Amarinder Singh —Earl Eddings he ban on using generators in the National Capital Region when air quality levels hit hazardous highs L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR Tmust have been thought up by someone who lives Defying protocols unprecedented circumstances in a ground floor apartment. Or that must have been Structural reforms are urgently needed over three phases, starting from the line by someone living in a penthouse on the 13th Sir — Maharashtra Governor the last week of October till the Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief n yet another shocking incident of sexual assault first week of November. It will be floor of a high-rise apartment block and would have Minister Uddhav Thackeray are reported from Uttar Pradesh, a 17-year-old girl was the first State to conduct polls after cost the equivalent of half a million US dollars. While in an open war of words about Iallegedly thrashed and raped inside a Government the outbreak of the pandemic. For the overall electricity situation has improved in Delhi the re-opening of temples in the college hostel in Jhansi. The incident took place on Chief Minister and Janata Dal State. Koshyari, mockingly asked October 11 during the UP Provincial Civil Services (PCS) (United) leader Nitish Kumar, it dramatically over the past decade, there are still power- Thackeray if he had turned “sec- preliminary exam 2020 at the Jhansi College. The vic- is a chance to convince his peo- cuts in Gurugram and Noida, both cities are home to ular”, provoking the latter to tim, a class 10 student, alleged in her complaint that ple that he is still good enough to millions who have spent their life savings on fancy apart- remind Koshyari that the word around a dozen students of the college forcibly took deliver after having failed to han- “secular” is in the Constitution he her inside the campus where one of them raped her dle the Corona outbreak and the ments. To be then told that they will have to climb 12,13 had sworn to protect when he while others filmed the gruesome act and even robbed returnee migrants’ crisis. For the or 14 stories because the lights are out because there is an illogical ban on gensets took oath of the office in Raj her of `2,000. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and even if they manage the climb up, then to have no internet or possibly even run Bhavan. Additionally, the CM On the same day, in yet another incident, a woman Lalu Prasad, this is a chance to said that he did not need his was gang-raped and her five-year-old child murdered reported but many such crimes go unreported as either prove that his son has it in him to their kitchens, thanks to almost everything running on electricity. This is not to argue Hindutva credentials certified by in Ojha Baraon village in Bihar's Buxar district. The victims or their family fear social backlash. Rape is the continue his political movement against the continuing incompetence of electricity providers in being unable to assure a puppet. However, this isn’t the woman and her child were on their way to a bank when fourth most common crime against women in India. and more importantly, that he is guaranteed 24-hour electricity in India, although that situation is improving but the imprac- first time when a Governor they were abducted by a few men. The woman was then In such terrifying times, structural reforms are urgent- still a leader who matters in appointed by the Centre has been gang-raped. She was later tied up with her son and ly needed. The Government should not let the situa- reshaping the political discourse. ticality of this decision has to be made clear to the powers that be. at odds with the State thrown into a river. Locals came to their rescue when tion continue to worsen. It will be interesting to see how This also highlights how authorities are charging at windmills while ignoring the ele- Government. But what was she shouted for help, but the child had died by then. MN Musaeed Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader phant in the room as farmers in Punjab and Haryana continue to burn fields, many with shocking in this case was the These two cases are among the ones that were Mumbai Chirag Paswan performs in the intemperate language used by the elections, now when his mentor political patronage. There are several causes for why the farmers burn their fields from Governor, who in an attempt to and father Ram Vilas Paswan has a lack of cheap labour to changing crop patterns, but it is contingent upon the Government do his bit for the BJP defied pro- jects like Hindi as some State ondary board examination sys- year after year with students from passed away. Will Chirag uphold to at least give them subsidised equipment to remove the stubble. Hundreds of crores tocols. The Governor is behav- Boards have literally made a tem. And the National Education certain Boards getting the ben- his father’s legacy or will he end ing like the agent of the Central mockery of the whole scoring Policy 2020 (NEP) rightly pro- efit of entering top colleges in up squirming for seats with JD(U) of rupees have been collected as a green cess over the past few years and that money Government to harass the State system. A similar exam follow- poses a single national school- Delhi University. and BJP? Overall, Bihar elections should be deployed to resolve this problem instead of sitting in the bank. This could CM by playing dirty politics. ing the pattern of the National leaving exam to resolve this Bal Govind pose a serious challenge for all give impetus to agricultural equipment manufacturers as well as improve the electrici- Bhagwan Thadani Eligibility Cum Entrance Test issue. Politics should be kept out Noida political parties and only time will ty situation in multi-storey buildings. Yes, poor air quality is a serious problem in the Mumbai (NEET), Joint Entrance from such crucial issues. And tell which one wins. Examinations (JEE) and hopefully, all States will come on Next on the hot seat Mohd Najib capital but we must not end up cutting off our nose to spite the face. Not allowing gensets Single exam system Common Aptitude Test (CAT) board and accept it for the larg- Patna in the current time is a stupid idea that will inconvenience more people than it will help will be a good solution to select er interest of the students and the Sir — Preparations for Bihar in solving the pollution crisis. Setting strict pollution norms for generators will help more. Sir — It is surprising to see stu- the right candidate rather than education sector. We cannot Assembly elections are at a peak Send your feedback to: dents scoring 100 per cent in sub- just banking on the senior sec- have these appalling cut-offs and it will be taking place in [email protected] FRIDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Lockdowns and POINTCOUNTERPOINT SAMVAD SAMMELANS ARE OUR POLITICAL PROGRAMMES NO MINISTER HAD THE TIME TO MEET FARMERS terminal decline AND WE HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO EXPLAIN TO FARMERS EARLIER WHILE AN ARMY OF (BJP) MINISTERS IS THAT THE FARM LAWS HAVE GREAT BENEFITS. CONDUCTING VIRTUAL RALLIES IN PUNJAB. The pandemic will accelerate the fall of the —SPOKESPERSON OF PUNJAB BJP —FORMER UNION MINISTER West unless we abandon our irrational approach to the virus ANIL SAREEN HARSIMRAT BADAL Win some, lose some ALLISTER HEATH This surrender of outbound LTC travel would negatively impact the tourism sector, which is lease, please, Prime Minister, do not lock the UK down again. Do not listen to the unidimensional, anti-economic, risk-averse already floundering. It is a demand swap; the present with the future, FMCG with tourism Pgroupthink from Sage. Ignore Sir Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan’s shameless politicking. A “circuit-breaker” is doublespeak for another lockdown, and cannot be a sustainable answer: The virus would only be temporarily suppressed, with transmission bouncing back as soon as the restrictions were lifted again. A vicious circle of stop-go lockdowns would be a catastrophic indictment of Government policy, an admission of total defeat, a victory of fear and emotion over reason. We would no longer be a free soci- ety tolerating an exceptional, temporary shutdown to allow our scan- dalously unprepared establishment to learn to manage a terrible situation. Instead, we would have transitioned to a world of per- manent emergency, a wartime society whereby individual rights SUBHASH CHANDRA PANDEY and lives were permanently suppressed for an ill-defined, ever- shifting “national interest.” A new principle would have become inance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recent- established: That the Government has the right and even the oblig- ly announced two special offers for Central ation to lock us down at the first sign of any new epidemic, even FGovernment employees, which she hopes can one that doesn’t truly threaten the survival of our society. The main also be suitably modified and extended for State rationale for a “circuit-breaker” — that it would buy yet more time Government staff and availed even by private sec- tor workers employed in the organised sector. In for “one last push” on testing, the app, tracing and a vaccine — short, the Centre announced a fresh stimulus for is tragically delusional. Even the French and Germans have failed the ailing economy, focussing on demand. This to introduce effective testing and tracing, suggesting that the endeav- includes optional use of the Leave Travel our may be an elusive El Dorado, at least for now. Concession (LTC) facility for spending on con- Yes, a few deaths might be avoided by spreading out ICU admis- sumer items, one-time restoration of festival sions to our hopelessly ineffectual National Health Service. Yes, advance and additional capital expenditure by the a few others — maybe even up to 20,000 in a best-case sce- Centre and States. However, the alternative for LTC nario — might be saved as a result of multiple lockdowns if an could be a damp squib as the condition of higher effective vaccine suddenly, miraculously materialises by April 2021. spend may not find many takers. But, in reality, most deaths would not be avoided, merely delayed, As per the announcements, Central Government employees can choose to get some and there will be plenty of additional fatalities caused by the lock- ready cash if they forego their LTC entitlement for down itself — including out of despair — to set against that. the block year of 2018-2021. In addition, every Unemployment would have surged, tens of thousands more busi- Central Government employee, irrespective of rank, nesses ruined, family and community life laid to waste, and immense will get a prepaid Rupay card loaded with `10,000. misery created. What kind of society is ready to destroy so much Swipe it for any expenditure by March 31, 2021 (no to save so little? cash draw) and repay the advance in 10 monthly If he agrees to the lockdown fanatics’ every demand, Boris instalments. No interest, no tax on deemed bene- Johnson’s legacy would have been to sweep away the Eurocrats, fit. Under the LTC scheme, Central Government LTC IS NOT and cut back on the juristocrats, just to replace them with a new employees get reimbursement of the cost of some AVAILED medicocracy. A gang of well-meaning scientists and doctors would personal travel undertaken by them and their fam- BY EVERYONE. ily members. For civilian staff, it is a trip to their be empowered to impose their narrow vision of the good on the hometown once in two years and to anywhere with- THERE ARE rest of us, the first therapeutic, zero-risk State in world history. in the country in the next block of two years. For MANY WHO DON’T beyond 300 days. tions in the past that the Government There are many who don’t find time and But public health experts don’t have the full perspective. We defence personnel, it is the annual hometown visit FIND TIME AND The Finance Minister has announced should give some lump sum cash in lieu many others who find that they cannot can’t go on like this for much longer. The first lockdown probably and in the alternative year to anywhere in India in MANY OTHERS that an employee can choose not to trav- of LTC benefit and save itself the hassle afford non-fare expenses during travel. increased our debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio by 20 lieu of hometown travel. There are similar provi- WHO FIND THAT el on the LTC for block year 2018-21 and of processing the LTC claims. Moreover, If the Government decides to give cash percentage points; adding yet another 20 per cent over the win- sions of LTC benefits for the judicial and legisla- THEY CANNOT instead get some tax-free cash in lieu. not all of them are genuine. Long ago, in lieu of LTC, it would give it to every- ter would weaken us severely. We could survive that, of course, tive branch of the State with a different set of enti- AFFORD Category I/II/II employees entitled for many employees in an office were found one, even to those who would not have but what firepower would we have left when the next calamity hits tlements and rules. NON-FARE business class air travel/economy class air to have submitted fake LTC claims for availed of LTC on their own. For them, us? What about another virus? And the one after that? Or what The current LTC block year is 2018-2021. EXPENSES travel/rail travel will get up to `36,000, long distance travel by road. The trip was the cash equivalent is a bonanza. about the next bad flu season? We would be all but bankrupt by During this four calendar years’ period, a civilian DURING `20,000 and `6,000, respectively for actually not undertaken as there was no The Central Government hopes that 2030, with a Dollar, Sterling and Euro crisis on our hands. Central Government employee can avail reimburse- TRAVEL. IF THE each family member who forgoes one entry of the quoted private bus having the State Governments and the private ment of fare for two trips from his place of duty, LTC, subject to the following conditions. crossed various toll booths. Dozens were sector will take a cue and offer similar Lawrence Summers, the economist, estimates the cost of one in 2018-19 and another in 2020-21. Both trips GOVERNMENT The employee must produce proof of dismissed from service in a severe dis- schemes, with the Centre promising not COVID will reach 90 per cent of the GDP for America alone — a can be to his hometown or one to the hometown DECIDES TO GIVE having spent `1,08,000/`60,000/`18,000 ciplinary action. After that, the to tax the cash equivalent of the LTC. mind-boggling $16 trillion or $2,00,000 per family. This is “four and the other to anywhere else in India. CASH IN LIEU OF by March 31, 2021 through digital means Government made a rule that road trav- Many States limit their LTC scheme to times larger than the output loss of the Great Recession, twice the The concession admissible for a particular LTC, IT WOULD on buying Goods and Services Tax el by private bus would not be eligible for travel within the State and so the finan- cost of all wars since 9/11, and roughly the cost of climate change block of two years, which is not availed during that GIVE IT TO (GST)-invoiced goods/services with a LTC reimbursement. cial impact would also be limited. For pri- in the next 50 years.” We need to find ways of minimising this time period, can be availed in the first year of the EVERYONE, minimum GST of 12 per cent. Cases of LTC claims based on fake vate sector employees, tax concession on cost for future pandemics, or we will be condemned to impover- next block. So, if someone hasn’t availed LTC dur- EVEN TO THOSE The employee must also produce air travel — even by some high public LTA can be a big incentive. All they have ishment, social decay and geopolitical decline. ing January 2018-December 2019, he can do so by WHO WOULD NOT proof of having spent the entire amount functionaries — forced some offices to to do is produce GST invoices for three This latter point is ably demonstrated by the International December 2020. Likewise, the LTC due for 2020- HAVE AVAILED of 10 days’ earned leave by March 31, introduce the provision for submission times the LTA. Spending three times the Monetary Fund’s latest forecasts. It expects the UK to suffer a 9.8 21 can be availed by December 2022, subject to cer- OF LTC ON 2021 through digital means on buying of proof of the actual trip in case of air LTA by March 2021 may not be burden- tain conditions. GST-invoiced goods/services with a travel, like some photographs and so on, some for most. Typically, the LTA is equal per cent fall in GDP this year, identical to France, better than Italy To promote tourism to remote areas, the THEIR OWN. minimum GST of 12 per cent. Spending all of which can also be manipulated in to one month’s salary and so one is being or Spain. Germany and America will shrink but by less. Government has been allowing its staff to use their FOR THEM, less means pro rata cut in the actual cash this age of technology. Some private air- asked to spend three months’ salary by Astonishingly, however, China’s economy will actually grow this hometown LTC to visit specified remote areas. It THE CASH benefit to be disbursed. lines used to misuse the LTC to include March to save income tax on LTA. Of year. This pandemic has accelerated many trends, not least the has been allowing air travel to these areas to even EQUIVALENT Most processed, packaged food even hotel stay and so on in the packaged course, there is the option of buying for transfer of power from the West to the East. South East Asian coun- those employees who are not normally permitted IS A BONANZA items, healthcare, medicinal items, toi- fare because only the fare is reimbursed. others. In a country like ours, govern- tries are among the few to have kept the costs of the virus to man- to travel by air at Government cost. This has been letries, cosmetics and so on attract 12 per All other costs of boarding and lodging ments put riders and creative minds ageable levels, and China is laughing. a hugely popular move. This special scheme has cent GST. Telecom services bills, insur- at the destination are expected to be invent workarounds. Britain and the West have two choices. We could relearn to now been extended up to September 25, 2022. The ance premia, both life and general insur- borne by employees. To overcome this Giving cash in lieu of LTC or giving live with death, as we did in the post-World War years when big conversion of hometown LTC is allowed for trav- ance, ULIPs and so on attract 18 per cent fraud, the Government introduced stan- tax concession on LTA subject to certain flu epidemics killed tens of thousands. The alternative is to embrace el to the North-Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & GST. Then, of course, there are the “sin dard LTC fares and restricted travel to Air minimum spending of a certain type will Kashmir, Ladakh, Andman & Nicobar Islands. Air goods” in the high GST bracket. So even India only (except for the North-East and certainly boost short-term consumption the South Korean approach. We will need to invest a fortune in travel to these destinations is permitted for all work- without buying any expensive white so on). Frauds by a few dishonest end up demand. Some of it would be mere dis- pandemic preparedness and technology, and pounce on the next ers. Also, such trips in lieu of hometown LTC are goods/gadgets/car, it should be possible making life miserable for everyone, with placement of expenditure that would virus as soon as it emerges. Ruthless, brutal quarantining, isola- permitted even by private airlines as an exception — except for some very frugal souls — the Government being forced to come have happened with or without the con- tion and hugely superior tracking and tracing will be necessary. because the rule is that a trip at Government cost to produce eligible GST invoices for out with stricter regulations. Checking cession. This surrender of outbound LTC Can we do it? Would we have to give up too much privacy must be by Air India only. (Those Government ser- monthly average spending of less than LTC fraud is an administrative hassle and travel till December 2022 would negative- and liberty? Are we nearing the twilight of the West, defeated by vants whose hometown and place of posting are `21,600/`12,000/`3,600 for Category some argue that it is better to uncondi- ly impact the travel and tourism indus- its fragility, its inability to cope with the kind of virus that our fore- the same are not allowed this conversion.) I/II/III employees from now till March tionally give cash in lieu of LTC. So far, try which is already floundering. It is a bears shrugged off? If we don’t get our act together, this will not Whenever a LTC journey is undertaken, the 2021. The few who might struggle to get this argument has not carried weight for demand swap; the present with the just be Asia’s century but also the West’s last as any kind of bea- Government allows 10 days’ earned leave to be sufficient invoices may buy goods for oth- two reasons. future, FMCG with travel and tourism. con to the rest of the world. Boris Johnson needs to show that encashed. A total of 60 days’ earned leave encash- ers. Petty invoices don’t even carry the First, the Government wants employ- It is like robbing Peter to pay Paul. ment with LTC is allowed during the whole ser- buyer’s name and there are limits to how ees to rejuvenate themselves through (The writer is a retired IAAS officer, Britain, for one, hasn’t yet given up. vice. Employees get earned leave of 30 days every many checks can be there to stop misuse. travel and promote domestic tourism. and former Special Secretary, Ministry of (Courtesy: The Telegraph) year and if not availed cannot be accumulated There have been intermittent sugges- Second, LTC is not availed by everyone. Commerce and Industry) Assam must fix its high MMR burden soon A hub and spoke model and a 100 per cent non-remunerative blood donation structure will help India and Assam reduce deaths FOREIGN EYE

National Health Policy 2017, the target The role of individual States is also Another crucial aspect is the qual- ative that there is transparency and for MMR per 1,00,000 live births by critical. For example, it is important for ity of the blood available. The National guaranteed quality systems. But ensur- 2020 is 100. a State like Assam with a high MMR to AIDS Control Organisation revealed ing surveillance of 3,321 blood banks Figures from a special bulletin tackle the problem on a priority basis. that around 1,342 people contracted for effective operation is not practical- released by the Office of the Registrar According to an Epidemiological study HIV infection due to blood transfusion ly feasible. However, empirical data General’s Sample Registration System of maternal death in Assam, data show in 2018-19 pan India. This information from developing countries show that (SRS) in July this year show that MMR that 21.3 per cent of the deaths were raised several questions on the existing adopting a centralised hub and spoke in India stood at 113 in 2016-18. due to haemorrhage, 17.3 per cent due blood transfusion system in the coun- model can help in accessing safe blood Although it has seen a reduction from to pregnancy-induced hypertension try. An effective solution to ensure avail- to a great extent. HONOUR THY 122 in 2015-17 and 130 in 2014-2016, and 10 per cent due to sepsis. Blood ability of safe blood involves shifting to Sadly, such a centralised blood FARMER SAYANTANI CHATTERJEE the number is way behind the SDG tar- loss of 500 ml or more within 24 hours 100 per cent voluntary help and doing transfusion system is currently non- get. The most disturbing figure comes after birth is known as postpartum away with replacement donation. existent in India, even though it pre- The Nepal Government has he United Nations (UN) from Assam where MMR is at 215. haemorrhage. Such deaths can be Recruitment of donors becomes one of vents wastage of extra blood collected, done nothing to change its Sustainable Development Goal However, if one compares it to the 2012- brought down significantly by develop- the most crucial features of blood trans- particularly now that bulk transfers anti-farmer policies. The way T(SDG) 3 seeks to ensure health 13 data of the State, it has been signif- ing a robust blood transfusion system, fusion services and a system support- between banks have been permitted by it favours businessmen over and well-being for all as a social capi- icantly brought down from 301. for everyone’s growth, with everyone’s which provides universal access to ed by healthy, responsive and motivat- the National Blood Transfusion tal. SDG 3, more specifically SDG 3.1, Nevertheless, given India’s SDG com- trust)” resonates with the core SDG safe and adequate blood. The annual ed voluntary blood donors can signif- Council. It enhances access, too, as sugarcane farmers is one aims to reduce the global Maternal mitment, immediate intervention is principle of leaving no one behind. He blood collection in Assam in 2018-19 icantly reduce the associated quality blood can be redirected from the hubs instance of crony capitalism. Mortality Ratio (MMR) to less than 70 needed to bring down the ratio further. also emphasised that India’s success in was 2,34,488 units whereas the State issues. The percentage of voluntary to wherever there is a shortage. In case The Government must per 1,00, 000 live births by 2030. As per As recently as July, Prime Minister improving the socio-economic indica- needed 2,42,000 units against the total donation in Assam is 47.9 per cent, of emergencies, the collection of blood ensure that the economic the World Health Organisation Narendra Modi delivered the keynote tors of its vast population has a signif- number of hospital beds in 2019. As per which is way below the national aver- becomes simpler, too. A hub and spoke (WHO), maternal death is the demise address virtually at the high-level seg- icant impact on global SDG targets. a State-wise ranking, which maps the age of 71.9. model and a 100 per cent non-remu- equality and social justice of a woman while pregnant or within ment of the United Nations Economic Hence, addressing individual health annual requirement to actual collections Another problem that exists in a nerative blood donation structure will enshrined in the Constitution 42 days of termination of pregnancy, and Social Council (ECOSOC) session, indicators like MMR is certainly criti- of blood units, Assam comes at the bot- developing country like India is a help India and States like Assam to also reflect in practice. from any cause related to or aggravat- wherein he highlighted that India’s cal in improving the country’s public tom five. With 82 blood banks in the fragmented blood transfusion system. reduce the MMR burden. (The Kathmandu Post ed by the pregnancy or its management. developmental motto of “Sabka saath, health and meeting targets set by the State, it is regrettable that shortage of For effective operation of the 3,321 (The writer is a public policy con- editorial) As per the goal laid down in the sabka vikaas, sabka vishwas (Together, SDG. blood remains an area of concern. blood banks in the country, it is imper- sultant, Chase India) FRIDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2020 money 08

Sensex MONEY MATTERS tumbles 1,066 2nd round of stimulus to provide Global stocks follow Wall St points lower as stimulus hopes fade PNSn NEW DELHI limited support to growth: Moody's lobal stock markets and US futures declined Thursday as Domestic stock markets suf- Ghopes U.S. leaders will agree fered their worst day in three PNSn NEW DELHI on new economic aid before the weeks on Thursday with Nov. 3 presidential election faded. benchmark indices snapping The government's second The stimulus, amounting to Rs 46,700 crore, London and Frankfurt opened a rally that lasted 10 straight round of stimulus will spur or about 0.2 per cent of real Gross Domestic lower. Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong days, as a record number of consumer spending in the near Kong also declined. Wall Street's new COVID-19 infections term but support to econom- Product (GDP) forecast for FY 2021, benchmark S&P 500 index in parts of Europe spooked ic growth will be minimal, dropped 0.7% on Wednesday investors across the globe. Moody's Investors Service said "highlights limited budgetary firepower to after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he and congressional The Sensex index dropped on Thursday. support the economy during a very sharp leaders were “far apart” on new aid for the struggling U.S. 1,097.98 points - or 2.69 per After a long clamour for fis- economy. Consumer spending, the main U.S. economic engine, cent - to 39,696.76 at the cal stimulus, the government contraction," Moody's said weakened after earlier additional unemployment benefits expired. weakest level during the ses- had on October 12 come up Mnuchin “added another nail to the coffin on pre-election sion, and the broader Nifty with measures with direct fis- stimulus,” said Jingyi Pan of IG in a report. In early trading, the benchmark dropped to as cal support to people and states announced in September 2019, sumer confidence has FTSE 100 in London fell 2% to 5,817.13 and Frankfurt's DAX lost low as 11,666.30, down and to generate demand. said. GDP for BAA-rated peers as of would widen the general gov- remained subdued even as 2.7% to 12,674.63. The CAC 40 in France retreated 1.6% to 304.75 points - or 2.55 per These included a leave trav- The new stimulus aims to mid-June. "India's very weak ernment deficit to around 12 India has emerged from a very 4,861.66. Thursday brings a European Union summit that British cent - from its previous el concession (LTC) cash boost consumer spending dur- fiscal position has constrained per cent of GDP in the current stringent nationwide lock- Prime Minister Boris Johnson had set as a deadline to get aa trade close.A selloff in IT and voucher scheme and special ing the festive season and to its scope for discretionary stim- fiscal. "While the latest stimu- down, which drove a 24.5 per agreement after the United Kingdom left the bloc. financial stocks pulled the festival advance for govern- increase capital expenditures. ulus spending in response to lus will spur consumer spend- cent contraction in private markets lower. The Sensex ment employees and Rs 12,000 "Even when combined with the coronavirus shock," ing over the near term as coro- consumption in the April-June ended 1,066.33 points (2.61 crore interest-free loan to states the government's fiscal stimu- Moody's said projecting gener- navirus-related restrictions quarter, compared with the per cent) lower at 39,728.41, and Rs 25,000 crore addition- lus earlier in 2020, the size of al government debt burden to continue to be eased and previous year. The number of ED arrests Ahm-based director and the Nifty settled at al capex. the measures remains modest. peak at around 90 per cent of India's festive season begins, coronavirus cases in India is 11,680.35 for the day, down The stimulus, amounting to In total, the two rounds of GDP this year, up from about the support to growth will be still elevated and the relaxation under money laundering charges 290.70 points from its previ- Rs 46,700 crore, or about 0.2 stimulus bring the govern- 72 per cent of GDP last year. minimal," it said. The govern- of restrictions on educational ous close - their worst single- per cent of real gross domestic ment's direct spending on The large debt burden is driven ment expects the new stimulus establishments, entertainment he Enforcement day loss since September 24. product (GDP) forecast for coronavirus-related fiscal sup- by chronically wide fiscal to add around 0.5 per cent of facilities and gatherings from Directorate (ED) has On the other hand, Tata Steel, FY 2021, "highlights limited port to around 1.2 per cent of deficits. Moody's said weaker GDP – a small boost compared October 15 raises the risk of Tarrested the director of Hero MotoCorp, Hindalco budgetary firepower to support GDP," the rating agency said. government revenue, driven by with the forecasted 11.5 per spread, which could weigh an Ahmedabad-based and JSW Steel, up 1.15-2.52 the economy during a very This compares with an aver- the economic contraction and cent drop in real GDP in 2020- further on consumer senti- biotech compa ny on per cent each. sharp contraction," Moody's age of around 2.5 per cent of reduced corporate tax rates 21, it said. Moody's said con- ment. charges of money laundering in connection with an alleged co-operative bank fraud, the agency said on Thursday. It said Niketa Baldevbhai Dave, director of Pentium Infotech Ltd and ‘World facing new Bretton Woods moment’ Irdai for disease- Hiram Biotech Ltd, has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and a local court in Ahmedabad PNSn WASHINGTON sent her to ED custody till October 17. The central probe agency An economic calamity said in a statement that Dave, another director of these firms- Facing the twin task of fight- will make the world specific products Pratik R Shah- and others allegedly "committed fraud of Rs 25.25 ing the coronavirus pandemic economy 4.4 per cent crore with the Ahmedabad People's Cooperative Bank Ltd (APCBL)" today and building a better and were first booked by the CID-crime branch of the Gujarat tomorrow, the world is experi- smaller this year and Police in May, 2009. Probe found that Shah and Dave had "passed encing a new Bretton Woods strip $11 trillion of a board resolution on February 25 authorising the latter to sign, moment, IMF Managing deal, sell, transfer and dispose non-agricultural land held in the Director Kristalina Georgieva output: IMF MD name of Hirak Biotech Ltd (located at Sachana)." said Thursday. “Today we face a new measures must remain a prior- Bretton Woods moment. A ity. I urge you to support pro- pandemic that has already cost duction and distribution of Hyundai Creta crosses 2 lakh more than a million lives. An effective therapies and vac- economic calamity that will cines to ensure that all coun- PNSn MUMBAI Under such focussed prod- cumulative exports mark make the world economy 4.4 tries have access,” Georgieva ucts, insurance companies can per cent smaller this year and She said what was true at um-term frameworks for mon- said. She also urged countries Irdai Chairman Subhash bring together medical experts yundai Motor India on strip an estimated USD 11 Bretton Woods, when allies at etary, fiscal and financial poli- to continue support for work- Khuntia has urged health to make aware policy holders Thursday said its SUV trillion of output by next year. the end of World War II gath- cies, as well as reforms to ers and businesses until a insurance providers to devel- on steps to be taken to prevent HCreta has crossed two And untold human despera- ered for a conference to create boost trade, competitiveness durable exit from the health op disease-specific products various diseases, he said. lakh cumulative exports tion in the face of huge disrup- the institutions that would use and productivity can help cre- crisis. “We have seen global fis- which could help policy hold- The chairman said the milestone. The company tion and rising poverty for the economic cooperation to pre- ate confidence for policy action cal actions of USD 12 trillion. ers in preventing different ail- insurance sector, for too long, ships Creta and various other first time in decades,” she said, vent future conflicts, remains now while building much- Major central banks have ments. “I would urge insurers has concentrated on tertiary models from its Chennai- addressing the annual meeting true today. needed resilience for the future, expanded balance sheets by to develop more disease-spe- care or hospitalisation and based plant to around 88 of the IMF's Board of Prudent macroeconomic she added. “We know what USD 7.5 trillion. These syn- cific products like for diabet- now there was a need to focus countries. "Launched in 2015, Creta established its supremacy as a Governors. “Once again, we policies and strong institu- action must be taken right chronised measures have pre- ics or for heart or kidney more on primary and sec- highly aspirational brand among customers globally. The face two massive tasks: to fight tions are critical for growth, now. A durable economic vented the destructive macro related issues,” Khuntia said at ondary care, the outpatient magnanimous two lakh export milestone achieved by the model is the crisis today and build a bet- jobs and improved living stan- recovery is only possible if we financial feedback we saw in a health insurance summit care and more on to have pre- a testimony of Hyundai's undeterred focus and commitment to ter tomorrow,” she said. dards, she said. Strong medi- beat the pandemic. Health previous crises,” she said. organised by CII. ventive care. 'Make in India,' Made for the world," HMIL MD and CEO SS Kim said in a statement. The automaker's plant in Tamil Nadu manufactures global quality products for both domestic and international markets, he added. Last year, HMIL exported Adani Green 1,81,200 units with 792 customised variants according to country- Land Rover Defender Ampere ties up with eBikeGO, specific preference and demand, the company said. With an export share of 26 per cent (2019) in passenger car exports from India, transfers 205 Hyundai remains a significant contributor to the Indian automobile debuts in India MW solar industry and the government's Make in India initiative, it added. PNSn NEW DELHI product pillar, Defender, secures order for 2K scooters is now available," JLR India Jaguar Land Rover India on President and Managing PNSn NEW DELHI The initial order from assets to JV Thursday said it has launched Director Rohit Suri said. Kia Motors launches Seltos its iconic SUV Defender in the This, in many ways, com- Electric vehicle maker Ampere them for 2K scooters PNSn NEW DELHI country with price starting at pletes the Land Rover on Thursday announced its is just the beginning, anniversary edition at Rs 13.75L Rs 73.98 lakh (ex-showroom). brand story, he added. tie-up with eBikeGO and Adani Green Energy Ltd The latest version of the The new Defender will secured an order from the e- we can see this (AGEL) on Thursday said it ia Motors India on Thursday model comes with a 2-litre make its place in the hearts mobility start-up for supply of partnership going a has transferred 205 MW solar said it has launched a special turbocharged petrol engine of many people with a curi- 2,000 electric scooters. assets to its JV business with Kedition of its SUV Seltos, and would be available in ous mind, love for authen- The developments come long-way: Sanjeev French energy major TOTAL priced between Rs 13.75 lakh and two body styles in the tic adventures, passion for close on the heels of Ampere SA for about Rs 1,632 crore. Rs 14.85 lakh, to mark the country. The price of new travel and who dare and bagging an order of 3,000 e- and this partnership perfectly In a BSE filing, the compa- model's first year in the country. Defender 90 (three-door) wish to go above and scooters from Bengaluru- suits last-mile logistics delivery ny said it had earlier formed The Seltos anniversary edition is starts from Rs 73.98 lakh, beyond in life, Suri noted. based scooter rental start-up support required by e-com- a 50:50 JV with TOTAL for based on HTX trim and comes while Defender 110 (five- Such individuals transcend Bounce last week. gy and service support to merce players, said the compa- 2,148 mega watt (MW) solar with petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.5-litre petrol trim with door) is tagged at Rs 79.94 barriers of age, gender, pro- Ampere Electric is a part of enable fast-growing electric ny. With this tie-up, Ampere power assets in India. manual transmission is priced at Rs 13.75 lakh, while petrol lakh onwards (ex-show- fession, with their free- diversified engineering compa- vehicle (EV) subscription plat- electric strengthens its pres- "The JV has today automatic is tagged at Rs 14.75 lakh. The diesel manual on the room). Deliveries of spirited nature and fearless- ny Greaves Cotton. forms such as eBikeGO. ence in the fast-growing busi- (Thursday) completed anoth- other hand is priced at Rs 14.85 lakh. The anniversary edition Defender 110 have begun, ness, just like the new "Our partnership with "The initial order from them ness-to-business (B2B) shared er acquisition as per JV agree- comes with various exterior and interior changes over the regular while that of 90 will com- Defender, he said. eBikeGO is a significant step for 2,000 Ampere electric mobility service segment, it ment, by way of transfer of Seltos. The length of the anniversary edition has been increased mence from the first quar- It would be sold through towards catering the increasing scooters is just the beginning, added. "As an EV start-up, our 205 MW of operating solar by 60 mm and it also comes with various features like black alloys, ter of FY22. the company's 27 dealer- last-mile delivery demands we can see this partnership endeavour is to provide clean assets for an enterprise valu- eatherette seats, remote engine start for manual transmission as "So far, under Land ships across the country from leading e-commerce plat- going a long-way ahead," he mobility solutions, Ampere is ation of Rs 1,632 crore. With well. "The launch of Seltos in 2019 laid a strong foundation for Kia Rover, we had the and the customers would forms in the country," said added. one of our trusted partners in the acquisition, the total as a brand in the country," Kia Motors India Managing Director and Discovery product pillar be able to choose from 170 Ampere Electric Chief Redefining the future of our growth journey," said operating renewable portfo- Chief Executive Officer Kookhyun Shim said in a statement. The and Range Rover product individual accessories and Operating Officer P Sanjeev. last-mile deliveries, there has eBikeGO founder and Chief lio under the JV stands at Seltos with its features, design, quality, engine options and pillar available in India. four distinct accessory He added that the firm has been a considerable rise in Executive Officer Irfan 2,353 MW," it said. performance set new benchmarks and redefined the mid-SUV With this launch, the third packs, the company said. established a strong technolo- demand for home deliveries, Khan. segment, he added. PACL: Investors told to rectify No proposal to launch Zojila tunnel to connect Srinagar with Leh errors PNSn NEW DELHI new benchmark index The project holds strategic significance as Union Minister Nitin Gadkari PNSn NEW DELHI on Thursday launched the first Zojila Pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 PNSn NEW DELHI blasting for construction relat- A high-powered committee, ed work at the 14.15 km Zojila feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National which is looking into refunds Mutual fund industry body tunnel, one of the longest in Highway and remains closed during winters for PACL investors, on Amfi on Thursday said it has Asia, that will provide all-year Thursday asked investors not sent any proposal to Sebi connectivity between Srinagar due to heavy snowfall having claims of up to Rs for launching a new bench- valley and Leh. 7,000 to rectify errors in mark index or capping any The project holds strategic their application forms by stock in the index. significance as Zojila Pass is sit- Drass and Kargil. added that the project will October 31. A portal has It further said the industry uated at an altitude of 11,578 "This tunnel when complet- make the travel on Srinagar- been made operational for will continue to adhere to feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh ed will be a landmark achieve- Kargil-Leh Section of NH-1 such investors to view status Sebi' guidance on the capping National Highway and remains ment in the history of modern free from avalanches, would of their claim applications. of a single stock. scheme, the fund house choos- closed during winters due to India. It will also be of great enhance safety and would PACL, which had raised Referring to a speculative es an appropriate benchmark heavy snowfall. At present it is importance to the Defence of reduce the travel time from money from public in the report in a section of the index which reflects the com- one of the most dangerous to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore to and will bring about an all- the country, in view of the fact more than 3 hours to 15 min- name of agriculture and real media about Amfi/AMCs position of the scheme's port- stretches in the world to drive the public exchequer without round economic and that massive military activities utes. The project was re-award- estate business, was found by proposing to Sebi to launch a folio. a vehicle and this project is also any compromise on safety, socio–cultural integration of along our borders in Ladakh, ed this year to Megha Sebi to have collected more new benchmark index, the It further said undoubted- geo-strategically sensitive. security and quality. Jammu & Kashmir. Gilgit and Baltistan regions are Engineering & Infrastructure than Rs 60,000 crore through industry body in a statement ly there are challenges in per- Initiating the blast in a vir- Blasting means blowing up It involves construction of taking place," the government Ltd (MEIL) which had illegal CIS over a period of 18 clarified that "it has not writ- formance measurement as tual ceremony, Road Transport, or breaking apart something a 14.15-km long tunnel at an said. emerged as the lowest bidder years. A panel, headed by ten to Sebi proposing the indices do not have a cap on Highways and MSMEs solid with explosives. altitude of about 3,000 m under Zojila Tunnel project shall quoting Rs 4,509.5 crore for the retired Justice R M Lodha, launch of new index nor cap- stock, whereas mutual fund Minister Gadkari termed it a The tunnel will provide all- Zojila pass (presently bring to fruition, 30 years of project. The other two bidders has been set up to manage ping any stock in the index". schemes have a cap of 10 per "moment of pride" for India. weather connectivity between motorable only for six months overwhelming public demand in the race were Larsen & refunds for investors who Amfi said, whenever any cent on a stock. He said the re-modelling of Srinagar valley and Leh in a year) on NH-1 connecting of Kargil, Drass and Ladakh Toubro and Ircon International invested money in PACL. mutual fund launches a the project will result in savings (Ladakh plateau) on NH-1, Srinagar and Leh through region, the statement said and JV. 9

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ccording to a Augnito, its benefits and its healthcare professionals for Harvard study, 5.2 future in India. billing, insurance, medico- million medical Born out of the need to legal purposes, and analytics REVOLUTIONISING A errors occur in disrupt our traditional busi- to achieve better patient care. India annually. ness model of medical tran- With Augnito, doctors can Experts believe that most of scription at Scribetech, produce twice the number of these errors are due to a lack Augnito is an advanced reports at the same time with of clear communication and speech to text AI built for close to 100% accuracy, proper medical data during healthcare professionals, which allows them to focus emergencies. Currently, in which is a powerful enabler more on patient care and has India, there is one doctor for for Electronic Medical a direct impact on the bot- every 1,445 Indians, which is Records adoption in tom line. Rustom says with below the norms suggested hospitals, thus leading to the adoption of Augnito, a MEDICAL by the World Health better clinical outcomes and large healthcare group of Organization. Clinical docu- patient care. 2,000 beds could save poten- mentation has always been What is Augnito? Rustam tially Rs 20-30 crore a year. critical for healthcare profes- explains, “Augnito is a prod- Speaking about its future sionals for billing, insurance, uct truly “made in India” for in India, Rustom says, “We DOCUMENTATION medico-legal purposes and the world market. It was have recently been awarded analytics to achieve better developed after 7 years of the Abdul Kalam Fellowship patient care. For our Indian R&D with leading academics from Government of India as healthcare system to scale using the latest science of the industrial partner for and support a billion-plus deep learning. We have used advanced research in the population, we need wide- Human Centred Design healthcare space along with spread adoption of the principles to understand the Professor Pushpak Electronic Medical Records. needs and challenges of doc- Bhattacharya of IIT Bombay, Observing the lack of any tors which are very unique to who is one of the leading sci- such system in India, Rustom the Indian context and entists in AI in the country. Lawyer, Co-founder of design solutions around In the next five years, we see IN INDIA Scribetech, the company them. We are the only com- Augnito as the voice interface In the face of a pandemic, that has steadfastly devot- pany in India providing such driving software in hospitals ed two decades to revolu- advanced voice technology in across the country — it’s a bit what India needs right tionising medical docu- the healthcare domain. like “Intel inside”. We now mentation for the Simply put, our biggest USP have an illustrious strategic now, is better health care, UK’s National Rustom Lawyer is our out-of-the-box accura- advisory board with the likes Health Service cy which has been tested and of Ishaat Hussain (former launched his lat- proven against the voice Finance Director of Tata Sons over other reforms. The est offering engines of global technol- & chairman & board mem- Augnito in the ogy leaders, which is ber of many Tata companies country lacks proper Indian mar- the reason leading like TCS) and Maciej Kraus ket. hospital systems (Venture Investor and clinical documentation, He tells in our country Stanford Lecturer). We us about are adopting believe India will be one of which is critical for Augnito. Mobility the best laboratories for AI is a key differen- because we have a massive healthcare professionals tiator. Being a cloud market and a young, dynam- based service with ic population of computer for billing, insurance, availability across differ- scientists, engineers and ent OS and devices, Augnito designers who have the con- medico-legal purposes and is available for the doctor fidence to build world class everywhere.” software products made in analytics. Saying what the Clinical documentation India for the world. We are Indian healthcare system has always been critical for just getting started!” BORN OUT OF THE NEED TO DISRUPT OUR needs is widespread TRADITIONAL BUSINESS MODEL OF MEDICAL adoption of the Electronic TRANSCRIPTION AT SCRIBETECH, AUGNITO IS Medical Records, Rustom AN ADVANCED SPEECH TO TEXT AI BUILT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, WHICH IS A Lawyer, Co-founder of POWERFUL ENABLER FOR ELECTRONIC Scribetech, talks to MEDICAL RECORDS ADOPTION IN HOSPITALS, K RAMYA SREE about THUS LEADING TO BETTER CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND PATIENT CARE. his brainchild Augnito Honouring the Hippocratic Oath

he medical fra- grounds. Shreya had ness by distributing masks, ternity has been Shreya receiving the scholarship from secured a seat in Kakatiya sanitisers and with audio- caught at its Ms Poornamamba, the late doctor’s wife SRIDEVI Medical College after quali- visual aids in villages across most vulnerable, NURSING HOME, fying in NEET and her Telangana soon. Besides T in the recent father had an annual this, we will also try to look global pandemic, WHICH DR KVR income of Rs 95,000 per after the medical needs of thanks to the high-exposure PRASAD annum. Needless to say, one needy patient every occupational hazard it Shreya is hugely inspired by year,” shares Dr Hari. operates under. And yet, FOUNDED IN the late Dr Prasad’s dedica- Sports being close to doctors have taken much of tion to his patients and him, young sportspersons the stress and strain of 1972 IN aspires to keep his motto of showing potential but not Covid19 on their chin, so to SITAPHAL “patients first” close to her being able to afford sports speak, putting their own heart. equipment/gear and coach- health in peril, rightfully MANDI, WAS For now, the HES Society ing fees, will also be finan- earning the moniker of THE FIRST is self-funded, by Dr Hari cially supported, starting Corona warriors. and his family members, with one person every year. One such Corona warrior PRIVATE each of whom makes a I had started playing Ranji was Dr KVR Prasad who NURSING HOME donation every month. “All Trophy cricket while still in succumbed to the dreaded the sales proceeds from my school but I didn’t have any disease in July after fighting OF HYDERABAD, book go to the fund and I financial issues then, but the virus valiantly for three WHICH STARTED and my family members not everyone is lucky. I weeks. The 85-year-old make a voluntary donation would love to sponsor a doctor had continued WITH 15 BEDS every month. While its bright cricketer, but it can attending on patients at his completely close-knit and a be also be any other sport, clinic-cum-nursing home, AND WENT UP family affair for now, I also not only cricket,” He adds. despite pleas from his fami- TO 150 BEDS. plan to open the society Clearly, nothing is ly, consisting of mostly doc- Dr KVR Prasad funding to the public and I’mpossible for the doctor tors. In fact, Sridevi external resources after get- and his causes….much to Nursing Home which he ting the necessary income emulate from. founded in 1972 in Sitaphal country. in Telangana. Also, the fam- tax exemptions,” adds Dr Mandi was the first private So the Prasad family con- ily net income should be Hari. nursing home of sisting of siblings, all the less than Rs 1 lakh per While the education ini- Hyderabad, which started children and grandchildren annum,” shares Dr Hari. tiative has been addressed with 15 beds and went up did some brainstorming For the year 2020, Ms C for this year, health to 150 beds. together and decided that Shreya from Karimnagar and sports are the “But he paid little heed to already around the corner. tobacco addiction, Dr Hari the first initiative would be was chosen in September next two areas our warnings, as he was Hari Prasad, himself a managed to lose about 50 to support meritorious and from among 70 applicants which will get the used to seeing upto 100 cancer survivor and author kilos in a span of two years. needy medical students to be conferred with the Dr HES attention. “We patients a day since the last of the highly inspiring self- Not only did he overcome under the aegis of Dr K.V.R. KVR Prasad Memorial are planning to pro- 55 years and genuinely motivation book all these odds, but was also Prasad Memorial Scholarship on merit mote Covid-aware- believed that their needs I’mpossible, had founded the fully cured of the rare blood Scholarship, in the memory were larger than his and HES (Health Education cancer. of the noble doctor, who continued seeing patients Sports) Society in February “All three streams of life was bound by the until June, when he devel- this year, as part of his phil- are close to me, health Hippocrates oath of medi- oped a sore throat and anthropic initiatives, and (being a doctor myself), cine, a rarity these days. fever, and then passed away after his own life-changing education (always wanting “Beginning with this of Covid-related complica- experiences with cancer. to give back to this sector) year, the scholarship will tions on July 2nd,” says his Having been addicted to and sports (being a Ranji sponsor the entire tuition Dr K Hari Prasad son Dr K Hari Prasad, pres- tobacco, and being obese, Trophy cricketer), so those fee over four years for every SWATI SUCHARITA, ident Apollo Hospitals. hypertensive and diabetic to were my first lines of eligible candidate every Senior journalist While the family was left boot, he had a challenging thought, while founding a transitioned to full-time year. The eligibility criteria grieving and then mulling road map ahead, after being philanthropic society,” management/administra- are qualifying in NEET over ways of honouring his afflicted with leukaemia. shares Dr Hari, often tion of the Apollo group (Undergraduate) (National memory and keeping the But armed with lifestyle regarded as the pioneer of while setting up dedicated Eligibility and Entrance late doctor’s Hippocratic changes of diet and exer- emergency medical care in emergency services across Test) and a merit seat in any legacy alive, inspiration was cise, and shedding the the country. In fact, he Apollo units across the government medical college 10

Friday October 16 2020 what’s brewing? Green makeover: Vidya Balan's ‘Natkhat', B-town stars who turned Marathi film veggie during lockdown ‘Habaddi' to open or many stars, the Melbourne fest new normal is green. Many F Bollywood celebri- he Vidya Balan co-produced film Natkhat ties used the lock- and the Marathi film Habaddi will kick- down period to start the Indian Film Festival of ditch a non-vegetarian diet T Melbourne on October 23. and go vegan. While some Owing to the threat of the pandemic, have taken to the habit owing the festival will be hosted virtually to climate awareness, for oth- between October 23 and 30. Opening the virtual fes- ers it is an attempt to reduce tival is Natkhat, which is a story of a mother teach- the carbon footprint. Still ing her young son about gender equality and calls others feel it is a step towards out toxic misogyny. healthy living. It will be screened in a double bonanza package Here is a list of celebrities along with Nachiket Samant’s Habbadi, which traces who turned vegetarian dur- the story of a young boy with a speech impediment. ing lockdown. Three weeks Like every year, the festival will offer over 60 films in 17 languages. BHUMI PEDNEKAR The films at the festival will stream for free on the after receiving festival’s official website. Bollywood actress and The festival’s sections — Hurrah Bollywood, environmentalist Bhumi Beyond Bollywood, Film India World, Pednekar became a vegetari- Jnanpith, Documentaries and Shorts — are expected to be on an during lockdown, and she schedule. is loving it. “It’s an unusual time that the “I was never heavy on a Akkitham world is going through and now non-vegetarian diet but I more than ever before, cinema took a call during lockdown. has been people’s support sys- It was actually something passes away tem and respite through fair- that happened organically. It’s ly dark times. IFFM stands been six months and I’m hree weeks after eminent strong in its spirit to enter- good, guilt free and I feel Malayalam poet Akkitham tain movie-buffs across physically strong as well,” she Achuthan Namboothiri was con- the world and hope that said, adding, “For many years T ferred with the Jnanpith award, we heal a little together,” I wanted to go vegetarian but the hugely popular writer often said festival director breaking habits are the referred to as Akkitham, passed Mitu Bhowmick toughest thing to do. My away at a hospital in Thrissur on Lange. journey with Climate Thursday morning, said family sources. Warrior taught me a lot of He was unwell for a few days. He things and I just didn’t feel breathed his last around 8.10 a.m. like eating meat anymore.” The funeral will be held according to the Covid protocols and will take place SHILPA SHETTY at his hometown in Patambi in KUNDRA Palakkad district, later in the day. The 93-year-old literary icon was In July, the actress and fit- given the Jnanpith at his resi- ness enthusiast revealed that dence ‘Devayanam’ by Kerala she has accepted vegetarian- Culture Minister A.K. Balan on ism completely, saying the RITEISH DESHMUKH GENELIA DESHMUKH get through them, but most September 24. switch seemed impossible to Earlier this month, Riteish Amid the lockdown, importantly I feel less cruel Seated in an armchair at his her initially. shared that he has given up Genelia Deshmukh delved to animals...” the actress said. home, Akkitham received the “Over the years, I’ve non-vegetarian food, black into how her perspective of SANJAY DUTT award and became the sixth realised that cultivating live- coffee and aerated drinks for looking at things changed Keralite to be conferred with stock for food, has not only a cause. “I have given up after she turned vegetarian a It was revealed in April the prestigious literary destroyed forests but also non-vegetarian food, black couple of years ago. that the actor has given up award. been the largest sources of coffee and aerated drinks. I “Turning vegetarian was a non-vegetarian food. Akkitham’s work includes carbon dioxide, methane, and want to keep my body choice I took a couple of The celebrities add to the Irupatham Noottantinte nitrous-oxide emissions. healthy. And eventually, years ago... I honestly list of vegetarian Bollywood Ithihasam, These are majorly responsible when the time comes for thought it was going to be stars, which already includes Balidarashanam for the climate change our donating my organs, people really really tough, but I was Akshay Kumar, Shahid and Dharma Sooryan planet is experiencing,” she should say, ‘Jaate jaate determined to make it work. Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor among over 45 works wrote on social media. The healthy organs chhod kar On my journey, I realised the Khan, Alia Bhatt, Anushka of poems, plays and short actress also said that it is “the gaya’ (he left healthy beauty of plants, the various Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor, stories. best change for our health organs),” said Riteish. colours I see through them Malaika Arora, and Vidyut and the health of the planet”. and eventually the nutrients I Jammwal among others. FUN

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We are not in the greatest The courage he (Deshpande) I have been working really hard When I used to play, many DUGOUT position at the moment, so showed, the line and length he to get my pace up. Been working players carried drinks for me now we need to move on from bowled was amazing. He took on my braced leg and my front when deserved players are in the MOTION PICTURE this and hopefully come the very important wicket of arm. Happy to get some pace field it's my duty do return favours. back with a big game in Stokes and from there the behind it but you obviously need It isn’t about me playing or not, it three days' time momentum changed for us to get it in the right area is about my team winning We always know Rabada and Nortje will get the job done: Dhawan KXIP has the last laugh Dhawan, who took over the captaincy duties from an injured RCB 171/6 (20 OVERS); KXIP 177/2 (20 OVERS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli played his 200th game for Royal Shreyas Iyer, said at the post- Challengers Bangalore on Thursday @RCBTweets match press conference. “They have been taking early wickets and when we bring them back during the death overs or the middle overs, we know they will do the job. “We are fortunate to have this class of bowling. The spin- ners have also been doing their job. The way (Ravichandran) Ashwin has been performing after the injury has been great. Anrich Nortje celebrates with Kagiso Everyone is performing and Rabada after taking wicket IPLT20 that is a sign of a good team,” he added. Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer spends quality time with his PTI n DUBAI The Royals’ bowlers pro- parents in Dubai @rajasthanroyals vided their team with a bright pener Shikhar Dhawan start, giving away just 32 runs Osays his teammates at Delhi in the last five overs. Jofra Capitals know it will be a job Archer returned with the best from over 16-19 before Morris and With Kohli looking good at the well done whenever the ball is bowling figures as he finished Isuru Udana hammered Shami for other end, AB de Villiers was handed to the lethal pace duo of with 3-19. three sixes. expected to come in at his usual Kagiso Rabada and Anrich However, the batsmen once After Kohli chose to bat, KXIP number four spot but with two leg- Nortje. again failed to live up to the experimented by opening the spinners in operation, left-handed In the IPL on Wednesday, billing, losing wickets at regular bowling with Glenn Maxwell (0/28 batsman Washington Sundar was the Capitals registered a thrilling intervals and spin bowling in 4 overs). He was slog swept by sent ahead of the South African. 13-run victory over Rajasthan coach Sairaj Bahutule rued the his Australian teammate and close The move did not work as he Royals on the back of an incred- lack of substantial partnerships. friend Aaron Finch on the final struggled to 13 off 14 balls. ible death overs bowling by their “Well, I think partnerships RCB skipper Virat Kohli plays a shot against Kings XI Punjab IPLT20.com ball. KXIP, whose bowling has been pace attack comprising Rabada, were pretty important, the start Other opener Devdutt the weakest link, did rather well Nortje and rookie Tushar we got through Jos Buttler and PTI n SHARJAH tive score. Padikkal (18) also went for his from 11-14 overs conceding just 20 Deshpande. Ben Stokes, we did not need to The final over bowled by shots with his best hit of the night runs to put pressure on the oppo- Nortje (2/33) was breath- lose these many wickets and ings XI Punjab finally put up Mohammad Shami went for 24 being the whip off Shami that went sition. takingly fast, bowling in the mid especially that run out of Riyan a disciplined effort with the runs and could well prove to be the for a six over deep square leg. RCB needed to move on and Rajasthan Royals co-owner and brand ambassador Shane Warne 150 kmph. He gave away just Parag,” Bahutule said. Kbowl to restrict Royal difference on a pitch which is not However, both Padikkal and southpaw Shivam Dube provided spends time with budding cricketers at Royals camp in Rajasthan four runs and took a wicket in “The most important part Challengers Bangalore to 171 for the batting beauty it was at the start Finch could not build on their the timely strike, dispatching Ravi Royals UAE Academy @rajasthanroyals the 18th over and Rabada (1/28) was the wicket of Stokes and the six in their must-win IPL match of the tournament. starts. Padikkal was foxed by a Bishnoi to consecutive sixes to followed that up with a three- run-out was very crucial, we here on Thursday. Notwithstanding Shami’s way- slower one from left-arm pacer amass 19 runs from the over. IPL SHOULD BAN KOHLI AND ABD: KL run over for a wicket. could have probably avoided Skipper Virat Kohli top-scored ward 20th over, it was a much Arshdeep Singh to be caught at Following Dube’s dismissal in On the eve of their high-profile IPL match between RCB “Nortje and Rabada are that and if Sanju stayed at the with 48 off 39 balls in his 200th improved bowling effort from a cover, while Finch missed a fast leg- the 15th over, De Villiers finally and KXIP, captains Virat Kohli and KL Rahul engaged great bowlers, Rabada is a leg- wicket, we could have taken the game for RCB but it was Chris team that has been leaking runs in break from M Ashwin, leaving joined Kohli for the late assault, themselves in a hilarious chat show, which was shown end, and when they both bowl game a bit deeper and got these Morris’ 25 off 8 in the death overs the death overs game after game. RCB at 62 for two in the seventh which was eventually provided by Live. During the Puma India Instagram Live chat show, as a partnership, it is lethal,” runs,” he added. that took the team to a competi- KXIP conceded only 25 runs over. Morris. the batting stars talked about various things, including possible changes in review rules. But the best part came when Kohli asked Rahul, “What is that one rule which you like to change in the T20 format, to your Mahela wants to continue advantage?” “I would ask IPL to ban you (Kolhi) and AB MI start favourites against KKR de Villiers for the next season,” replied Rahul to the the laughter of Kohli. The KXIP captain on a serious note, PTI n ABU DHABI son. opposition attack with There was talk of Russell with pace-heavy attack also demanded that if a batsman hits a big six, which is Sharma (216 runs), MATCHES 25 their big-hitting being promoted up the order, but “I cannot say that right now MUMBAI INDIANS 20 over 100 metres, it should be given more runs. n explosive batting line-up on his day, can pummel KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS 06 prowess along with he continues to bat down and because the fast bowlers still Aand a lethal-at-death bowl- any attack to submis- Krunal Pandya. hasn’t done justice to his abilities. have a bigger role to play in this VIRAT’S BATTING SUPERSTITION ing attack will give defending sion and particularly Stats: Faisel Features Given the trio’s Kolkata also possesses a competition — be it in the Team India and RCB captain Virat Kohli, whether it is champions Mumbai Indians a enjoys playing against abilities, they can rip number of batsmen who can take Powerplay, middle overs and international cricket or IPL matches, is always seen definitive edge over Kolkata Kolkata. When the two teams apart the KKR attack, especially any attack to cleaners. It compris- the backend,” Mahela said when playing in white shoes. He himself explained why he Knight Riders when the two met last, Mumbai rode on his one sans Narine. es the young and elegant asked if they would re-think comes out to bat wearing white shoes. During teams clash in an IPL game here belligerent 80 to register a 49-run On the bowling front too, Shubman Gill, England’s World their strategy against KKR. Instagram Live, he told Manchester City footballer Pep on Friday. win. Mumbai looks a settled unit Cup-winning captain Eoin “So, trying to keep that bal- Guardiola that I like to play in white shoes. It is like The defending champions Apart from Sharma, the with Trent Boult and Jasprit Morgan, Nitish Rana and skipper ance as long as they are mak- superstition for me. Virat said, “I love playing in white are on a roll having won their last Mumbai top and middle- Bumrah providing early break- Dinesh Karthik, but they have ing contributions, penetrating shoes, batting specially. It's more of a superstition for four games, while there are prob- order is in good form — throughs. They are comple- not got going barring the odd through opponent batting line- me. When I bat, it's my zone and time to be absolutely lems aplenty for KKR, who were be it Quinton De Kock mented by Australian James game. up, it does not matter what kind close to myself and perform,” said the 31-year-old, who decimated by RCB by 82 runs in (191 runs) or Pattinson and the trio has The management would be of surfaces we play on,” he said. made his international debut in 2008. their last game. Suryakumar Yadav (233 accounted for 31 wickets. hoping that come Friday, they The former Sri Lankan For KKR, questions remain runs), who would like to Spinners Rahul fire in unison to reduce pressure batsman said the quality of their on young guns Rahul Tripathi fast bowling, led by Jasprit POINTS TABLE as to whether their key spinner continue in the same Chahar and Krunal will MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah chats with Sunil Narine, who has been once vein. be again looking to and Tom Banton. teammate James Pattinson @mipaltan Bumrah, creates enough oppor- P W L NRR PTS reported for suspect bowling Mumbai contain the KKR bat- KKR bowlers did well to tunities for them. action, will play or not. He had Indians coach ters. fashion narrow victories against ABU DHABI: The pitches in the “We have got very good 1 DC 8 6 2 +0.990 12 missed the game against RCB Mahela Meanwhile, the Kings XI Punjab and Chennai UAE are getting slower with spinners, who are operating 2 MI 7 5 2 +1.327 10 even as KKR hoped for an “early Jayawardene biggest drawback for Super Kings, but were profligate each passing day but Mumbai right now within the playing resolution” to the issues sur- would be pleased KKR is the inconsis- against RCB. Indians head coach Mahela eleven. There are a few guys 3 RCB 8 5 3 -0.139 10 rounding his controversial with the likes of tent performance of KKR may also look to play Jayawardene is keen to persist who are at the wings, who we 4 KKR 7 4 3 -0.577 8 action. Hardik Pandya their batsmen, par- Kuldeep Yadav, who was with their pace-heavy attack. might look at giving certain In the event of Narine miss- and swashbuck- ticularly Andre dropped after playing just three A lot of teams are relying positions and match-ups. If 5 SRH 8 3 5 +0.009 6 ing out again, Mumbai will fancy ling Kieron Russell, who has games, in place of a third pacer. on their spinners now as the the conditions suit, we will look 6 6 their chances even more at the Pollard, who just managed a He can come in handy along ball has started to stop a bit after into that but right now, I am CSK 8 3 5 -0.390 Sheikh Zayed stadium, where have been meagre 71 runs with mystery spinner Varun pitching, forcing the batsmen to happy with the combination we 7 RR 8 3 5 -0.844 6 skipper Rohit Sharma has scored launching from seven Chakravarthy, who was econom- muscle the ball around instead have and the way they have 8 4 both his half-centuries this sea- into the games. ical in the game against RCB. of timing it. operated,” said Mahela. PTI KXIP 8 2 6 -0.295 Tracing Tushar Deshpande’s journey from Maguire sees red in England’s defeat Parsee Gymkhana to IPL via Shivaji Park AFP n LONDON ngland’s prospects of returning MUMBAI: From standing in a long four boys had gone for selection for Paddy sir (Padmakar Shivalkar) Eto the finals of the Nations selection queue for aspiring bats- BPL loop academy of Shivaji Park said: ‘well bowled, bowl the same League suffered a big hit as Gareth men at the iconic Shivaji Park Gymkhana from Kalyan. There ball again’. Southgate’s side lost 1-0 at home Gymkhana to shining on his IPL was a big queue for batsmen, “I didn’t even know who he to Denmark on Wednesday, while debut as a pacer, Mumbai rookie around 40-45 players were lined up was, but I bowled again, bowled 6- Kylian Mbappe gave World Cup Tushar Deshpande has come a long and 20-25 batsmen were padded 7 balls and was shortlisted,” he Srikanth sails into holders France a 2-1 victory in way. up. recalled. Croatia and Portugal won without The 25-year-old bowler held “... And the bowler line had “The same process went on for Cristiano Ronaldo. his nerve to help fashion a 13-run only 15-20 aspirants. It was around the second and third day. After Denmark quarters Harry Maguire was sent off for victory for Delhi Capitals against 3.30 PM and the selection was till Paddy sir and Sandesh Kawle sir ODENSE : Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth England in the first half at Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday 6-6.30. gave me confidence, I decided to stormed into the Denmark Open quarterfinals with Wembley for two clumsy yellow night. “I thought with so many play- play for the Gymkhana and a straight-game win over Canada’s Jason Anthony cards, and Christian Eriksen then “In 2007, I along with three- ers lined up for batting, I won’t get become a pacer,” he quipped. Ho-Shue here on Thursday. converted a 35th-minute penalty a chance, but at the same time I was Mumbai Cricket Association The fifth seeded Indian took 33 minutes to get on the occasion of his 100th cap very much in the balance with DOUBLES FOR JOTA, LEWA not keen to return empty handed (MCA) apex council member the better of his Canadian opponent 21-15, 21-14 to put the Danes ahead. Belgium two points ahead of Portugal, winners of the inau- and hence I stood in the bowler’s Khodadad Yazdegardi remem- in the men’s singles second round of the $750,000 They held on to inflict a first Southgate’s team and the Danes gural Nations League, shrugged off line,” Deshpande recalled on bered how despite suffering a Super 750 tournament. home defeat on England in two atop League A, Group 2. the absence of Ronaldo because of Marathi chat show Coffee, Cricket breakdown during a police shield “It was close until 11 in both games. I’m just years, with the hosts also having Belgium won 2-1 in Iceland a positive Covid-19 test as they Aani Barach Kaahi. game, Deshpande came back happy that I could continue that form throughout young Chelsea full-back Reece on Wednesday with Romelu beat Sweden 3-0 in Lisbon. The speedster, who claimed strongly. the match. I had to be alert to get back his shots,” James sent off for dissent after the Lukaku scoring twice. They host Liverpool’s Diogo Jota set up figures of 2-37 from his four overs “A year before last he was Srikanth told BWF. final whistle. England in Brussels on November Bernardo Silva for the opener on his IPL debut, has also played called for trials with Kings XI The 27-year-old will next face world No 2 Chou “He is a top player, he is a mas- 15. then scored two of his own, one a part in Mumbai winning its first Punjab. But in two weeks’ time the Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei, who beats Ireland’s sive part of what we do,” Southgate In Zagreb, PSG star Mbappe either side of half-time. Vijay Hazare Trophy title in more Ranji season was starting. I got a Nhat Nguyen 21-8, 21-16 later in the day. said in defence of Maguire, who missed an open goal early on but Meanwhile, the prolific Robert than a decade. call from him saying he won’t be Talking about Chou Tien Chen, Srikanth said: has struggled for Man United got the winner in the 79th minute Lewandowski scored a brace as Continuing about the selec- going for the trails as Ranji was “He’s been playing well the last few years. It’s defi- since his involvement in a brawl on as France beat Croatia 2-1 in Poland beat Bosnia and tion trial, he added, “Till starting and he would like to play nitely a match where I can understand where I’m the Greek island of Mykonos in their latest re-run of the 2018 Herzegovina 3-0 in Warsaw. Karol then no one had told me the police shield game. at. That’s the whole idea of playing this tournament. August. World Cup final. Linetty got the other goal and that I bowl quicker than “He played that game, but “He hits hard, he’s someone who has an over- “He is having a period where Antoine Griezmann had put Poland are top of Group A, a point the average boys. The while bowling broke down, and all game, he has a hard smash, he knows when to is having a lot of stick thrown his France ahead with Nikola Vlasic above Italy and two ahead of the bowler line moved fast, was out for a month. But he attack and when to defend. He has matured. It’s way and he is big enough to deal equalising in the second half for Netherlands. and after my number came, I for- always kept faith in himself that he always good when you play a top 4 player.” with that.” Croatia before around 7,000 fans. The Dutch came from behind tunately got the new ball. “I marked would recover and play again. He The other Indian in the competition, Lakshya England got to the four-team Les Bleus have still never lost to draw 1-1 with Italy in Bergamo, the run-up and bowled a ball. It is mentally very strong,” Khodadad, Sen, will be up against local challenger Hans-Kristian finals of the inaugural Nations to Croatia and are level with with Donny van de Beek netting was a superb banana out-swing who is an office-bearer of Parsee Solberg Vittinghus in his second round match later League last year but their chances Portugal on 10 points at the top of for Frank de Boer’s side after and even kicked after landing. Gymkhana, told PTI. PTI in the day. PTI of getting there again this time are League A, Group 3. Lorenzo Pellegrini put Italy ahead. 12

VIJAYAWADA Friday October 16 2020 tollywood RENU GARU AGREED TO HEADLINE AADHYA AFTER THE FIRST

NARRATION: DIRECTOR Virataparvam The film is set on a lavish scale and it will be a big project. The to resume film’s name Aadhya, incidentally, is the name of Renus’ from next daughter from ex-husband Pawan Kalyan, but the title has a month relation to the film’s concept, finds NAGARAJ GOUD ore than seven Krishna said the web series a lavish scale and it will be a months after it was plan is still on but it boils big project. We are planning paused due to Love Story down to the situation next to roll in Hyderabad from M COVID-19 pandem- year. “If cinema halls start next month. We are in the ic, Rana Daggubati attracting patrons like before, process of zeroing in on and Sai Pallavi-star- we will consider releasing it some more places for rer Virataparvam is set to back to as a feature film. Else, we will other portions,” he resume now. The film was 10 stick to the web series plan. pointed out. days away from a wrap when We are flexible that way,” he Aadhya, incidental- the pandemic forced the unit Armoor said. ly, is the name of to take an inordinate break. While he is cagey about Renus’ daughter While the initial plan was aving resumed last month in revealing the plot, saying that from ex-husband to complete pending por- Hyderabad in adherence with he will announce more Pawan Kalyan. tions in Hyderabad and all safety protocols, Sekhar details at the muhurat date When asked Vikarabad, it looks like H Kammula’s anticipated next, on Dasara, he did tell us that whether it was the latter is out of the Love Story, starring Naga Renu agreed to headline intentional equation now. “The film Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, has Aadhya after the first narra- from his end, will resume from shifted to Armoor once again. Earlier the director November first week. this February, the filmmaker shot por- ast month Renu clarified, Hyderabad will host the tions involving the lead pair, Rajeev Desai announced “The title has outing for 10 days. The Kanakala and Devayani there. “The her acting come- a relation to principal cast-Rana, Sai present schedule is an extension of the back with an unti- the film’s Pallavi, Priyamani and last month’s resumption. In between, L tled web series. concept. Naveen Chandra-will take we had frequent breaks of two days; Turns out, the web There are part in the shoot,” said film’s some actors couldn’t come from series plan has been dropped no other producer Sudhakar Chennai and then the clouds opened and the makers decided to reasons Cherukuri when contacted. up. We are looking to wrap up the make the same story as a fea- behind it. Set in ’90s backdrop, talkie portions by the weekend, leav- ture film, titled Aadhya. To Aadhya Virataparvam, a socio-political ing us to shoot a song which will be mark the directorial debut of means Adi commentary laced with a love shot at a convenient time at ad filmmaker MR Krishna Shakti: The story, sheds light on the Maoist Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad,” Mamidala, the film is a joint power of movement, specifically the one of the producers of the film, production venture between woman. moral dilemma that prevailed Rammohan Rao, tells us. DS Rao and S Rajanikanth Once the back then. It features an Love Story, a romantic musical under DSK Screen- Sai audience impressive roster of prominent drama which traces the journey of a Krishna productions. watches the supporting actors such as young adult and a woman from their To be made as a pan-India actor Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, film, they will Nandita Das, Sai Chand, respective villages in Telangana to project, the female-centric Dinesh Tej and Gitika Ratan tion itself. “The story drove feel the title is Easwari Rao, Zarina Wahab, Hyderabad to chase their dreams, is a film features Sai Dhansika, in supporting roles. us this far. She is excited apt for the Rahul Ramakrishna and joint production venture between Nandini Rai, Hindi-Marathi Speaking to The Pioneer, about the project. It is set on story.” Nagineedu in key roles. Sunil Narang, Rammohan Rao and — NG Kammula. Amid buzz that the pro- ducers are planning for a Valentine’s Day release next year, Rammohan insists they haven’t thought of a release date yet but is quick to add Tamannaah to discuss her isolation that they will assess the ground reality before making a call. “The film’s copy, however, will be period on her social media pages ready by November- end,” he states. fter com- “It’s just been so crazy time at work but I’m 19 earlier this month. — NG pleting her and I’m so grateful happy to be back. I’ll After undertaking the 14-day iso- that it’s all over and stay at home to spend mandatory tests, A lation peri- done with. And now I some good time, feel she was diag- od in can finally get back to great and get back to nosed as Hydera- living life and doing work. I just want to COVID- 19 bad, Tamannaah has everything. I’m going thank everyone who positive. She flown back to her to be putting up a lot has sent all the wish- was dis- hometown Mumbai to tell people what es. I am perfectly fine charged on Wednesday I’ve gone through,” now and I am going from the evening. She later she said. to work towards hospital posted a video on her After cuddling her building my stamina 36 Instagram page where little dog for a while, and energy,” she hours she is welcomed by she added that she noted. later. her family members. never thought she The actress was In a video shot by one would be returning shooting for aha’s cor- of her close associ- back to home this porate thriller in ates, the actress is soon. Hyderabad when she seen expressing her “I was hoping that I started experiencing joy visiting her home. would spend a lot of symptoms of COVID-

Shreyas ET new project with singer Mano

opular playback singer and voiceover artist Mano aka Nagoor Babu is playing one P of the leads in Money direc- tor Siva Nageswara Rao’s comedy entertainer Crazy Uncles. Composer-turned-actor Raghu Kunche and Raja Ravindra are playing other lead roles in the film, which sees Sree Mukhi as the leading lady. The film is being developed for OTT plat- form Shreyas ET founded by Shreyas Srinivas. The platform has also green-lit a couple of other ventures as well. While one, to be directed by Pora Pove fame L Srinivas, will feature comedians Srinivas Reddy and Vennela Kishore, the other, titled Goldman, is headlined by Sampoornesh Babu. Debutant Srikanth is directing it. The platform will also be associated with an eight-episode web series titled Godavari Kathalu. Kalyani Malik has been signed as the composer for it. All these new projects will be launched on the auspicious occasion of Dasara.