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www.dailypioneer.com MUSK VISITED DEPP'S EX-WIFE LATE INDIA RECORDS OVER 34,000 TRUMP NOMINATES INDIAN US PASSENGER FLIGHTS TO INDIA AT NIGHT, CONCIERGE TELLS COURT FRESH CORONA CASES IN 24 HRS AMERICAN TO HEAD USAID ASIA SET TO RESUME FROM JULY 23 n yet another twist, a concierge has claimed via written witness ndia recorded a spike of 34,884 novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases S President Donald Trump has nominated an Indian American lawyer he government of India has agreed to allow U.S. air carriers to resume Istatement in court that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regularly visited Iand 671 deaths in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally Uwho has been active in the Republican Party and with the Hindu Tpassenger services in the U.S.-India market starting July 23, the U.S. Amber Heard at her ex-husband and Hollywood actor Johnny Depp's Los to 10,38,716 cases with a death total of 26,273, the American Coalition to head the Asian operations of the US Agency for Transportation Department said on Friday. The Indian government, citing the Angeles penthouse while they were still together, the media Health Ministry's data stated on Saturday. India had International Development (USAID). The White House coronavirus, had banned all scheduled services, prompting the U.S. reported. A written statement from Alejandro Romero, a crossed the one million mark with over 25,000 announced on Friday the nomination of Sue Ghosh Transportation Department in June to accuse India of engaging in "unfair and concierge at the building Depp and Heard were living fatalities on Friday. According to Health Ministry Stricklett as the assistant administrator in charge of discriminatory practices" on charter air carriers serving India. The in, alleged that the Tesla founder "frequently visited data, as many as 6,53,751 patients have USAID's Asia Bureau overseeing supervising its Transportation Department said it was withdrawing an order it had issued the 'Aquaman' star late at night whenever Depp recovered, almost twice the number of active operations from China to the Maldives. USAID is the requiring Indian air carriers to apply for authorization wasn't home". "From March 2015 onwards, Ms patients at 3,58,692. The rate of recovery fell slightly arm of the US government that provides development prior to conducting charter flights, and said it had Heard was visited regularly late at night, at around to 62.93 per cent. India, however, remains the third assistance to developing countries and promotes approved an Air India application for passenger 11pm to midnight, by Mr Elon Musk. worst-affected country after the US and Brazil. democracy and gender equality. charter flights between the U.S. and India. Modi to lay foundation for Ram Chalo ! temple on Aug 3 or 5, says Trust l Bills on three capitals for AP sent to Governor for assent PNS n AYODHYA gested two auspicious dates — PNS n VIJAYAWADA deeper examination, effectively August 3 and 5 -- for the prime END OF AMARAVATI? scuttling Chief Minister YS The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi minister's visit based on cal- The govern- Jaganmohan Reddy;s plans to Teertha Kshetra Trust has culations of movements of ment on Saturday sent the AP have three capitals for the state invited Prime Minister stars and planets." Decentralisation and Inclusive in Amaravati (Legislative), Narendra Modi to lay the After a protracted legal tus- Development of All Regions Bill, Visakhapatnam (Executive) and foundation stone of a grand sle, the Supreme Court had on ‘ALL AND 2020, along with the AP Capital Kurnool (Judicial). Ram Temple in Ayodhya either November 9 last year paved the Region Development Authority On June 16, the Bills were re- on August 3 or 5, both auspi- way for the construction of a SUNDRY’ (Repeal) Bill, 2020, to Governor introduced and adopted unan- cious dates, said a spokesper- Ram Temple by a Trust at the Biswabhusan Harichandan for imously in the Assembly but son. disputed site in Ayodhya, and Time for his assent but he is sending the they did not pass the Council PM Modi had announced directed the Centre to allot an two contentious Bills to the once again on June 17, resulting the formation of the Shri Ram alternative 5-acre plot to the government Law Department "for advice." in a stalemate. Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Sunni Waqf Board for building to get its Highly-placed official sources Since a month has elapsed Trust on February five. a new mosque at a "prominent" priorities right said the Governor might refer after the Bills were stalled (for Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, Mandir Trust president Nritya place in the holy town in Uttar the two Bills, which were intend- the second time) in the Council, the spokesperson of Ram Gopal Das said, "We have sug- Pradesh. ed to facilitate setting up of three the government sent them to the different capitals for the state, to TDP out to block development of Governor for his assent under the President of India after the Coastal AP, Seema: Kannababu Article 197 (1) and (2) of the 2 legal examination. Constitution. Rebel YSRCP The opposition Telugu ccusing the Saturday, the Minister Highly-placed official sources Record 3,963 cases, Desam Party has requested the ATDP of said that Chief said the Governor would now MP meets top Governor not to give assent to attempting to Minister YS send the two Bills to the Law the two Bills as the Legislative block develop- Jaganmohan Reddy Department for advice and cir- Council had disapproved the ment of north wanted balanced culation. 52 deaths in State BJP leaders state government policy in this coastal Andhra development of all Asked about the possibility of PNS n VIJAYAWADA positive, close to 18 per cent. PNS n NEW DELHI regard. and Rayalaseema regions and wanted the proposed legislation being A staggering 994 new cases The ruling YSR Congress regions, Minister decentralisation with referred to the President of A new single day high of 3,963 were added in East Godavari YSRCP MP K Raghu Rama cried foul saying the TDP was for Agriculture Executive Capital at India, the sources said it would Covid-19 cases pushed the district alone and another 550 Krishna Raju on Saturday only seeking to block the devel- Kurasala Kannababu on Visakhapatnam, Legislative all depend on the legal exami- overall tally in Andhra in Kurnool, taking their met top leaders of the BJP, opment of the backward Saturday said that this was evi- Capital at Amaravati and nation. The Governor, accord- Pradesh to 44,609 on aggregate to 5,499 and days after his party sought Rayalaseema and north coastal dent from the letter submitted Judicial Capital at Kurnool ing to sources, was weighing Saturday while 52 5,681 respectively. his disqualification from the Andhra regions by opposing the to the Governor by senior which the TDP has been various options since the mat- patients died, the East Godavari Lok Sabha, sources said. two Bills. party leader Yanamala opposing “solely due to its ulte- ter was also sub-judice. highest in a day also registered 12 Earlier this month YSR When the two Bills were first Ramakrishnudu. rior motives”. The state government’s fur- so far. casualties, the Congress MPs, led by its introduced in the Legislature in Speaking to media here on 3 ther action on the three capitals None of the highest in a day in Parliamentary party leader January this year, the Assembly would depend on the decision fresh cases a district so far, V Vijayasai Reddy, submit- passed them without any hitch of the Governor and also the reported in the according to the ted a disqualification peti- Raj governor should owing to the brute majority of a blockade in the Council where The Council referred the two outcome of the High Court last 24 hours end- bulletin. tion against Raju before Lok recommend the ruling party but they faced the TDP is in majority. Bills to Select Committees for case. ing 9 am on Saturday The bulletin also said Sabha Speaker Om Birla. was from other states or 1,411 patients had recovered Differences between him President's Rule: countries, according to figures and had been discharged from and his party came to the Mayawati released by the Medical and hospitals across the state in the fore after he opposed the Jeweller adds Health Department. The 52 last 24 hours. Andhra Pradesh govern- Telugu gets rare honour in deaths reported in the state The state now has 22,260 ment's effort to convert twist to cash took the toll to 586. In the last active cases after a total of Telugu medium government 5 24 hours, 23,872 samples were 21,763 coronavirus patients schools into English seizure; claims tested, of which 3,963 turned were cured and 586 died. medium. Oz, added to CCL testing Sources said Raju on Saturday met BJP president PNS n VIJAYAWADA ownership JP Nadda and the party's PNS n VIJAYAWADA general secretary Bhupender Telugu, which holds classical lan- Yadav. guage status in India, has been Nallamalli Balu, a jeweller 3 accorded rare recognition in from Ongole on Saturday Australia, where the National claimed that the cash seized by Accreditation Authority for the police in Translators and Interpreters Ltd belonged to NVR Jewellers. CBI team (NAATI) on July 15th Addressing a press meet announced the addition of this arranged by the Gold starts Viveka mellifluous language to its popularity across the globle, CCL Test in 2018 and those who Merchants Association here, Credentialed Community especially in places with vibrant pass it can obtain an additional ostensibly to reveal the facts murder probe Zydus Cadila gets Language (CCL) Testing. Telugu diaspora. 5 points to contribute towards about the seizure of Rs All these days, , Punjabi, The addition of Telugu to the Skilled Visa Points Test. 5,22,50,000 in cash by the PNS n VIJAYAWADA USFDA nod to and Tamil were recognized in CCL Testing in Australia means CCL Exam determines an appli- Tamil Nadu police, Balu said market headache Australia. Now Telugu joins the people who pass the Telugu cant’s ability to interpret the that they were transporting the A CBI team on Saturday bandwagon. language test will be able to use conversation between two speak- cash with their staff to the reached the Kadapa district tablets The 16th-century Venetian 5 points towards their perma- ers speaking different languages. neighbouring state as part of Pedda Jeeyar Swamy R&B guesthouse and met explorer Niccolò de' Conti, who nent migration application. This According to a registered their business. “However, the members of the SIT probing visited the Vijayanagara Empire, year, candidates can submit CCL migration agent, “Australian cash amounting to Rs 5.22 the murder of YS found that the words in the Test applications from 22nd July migration system is point-based crore was seized and handed Mutt seer tests positive Vivekananda Reddy, uncle of 6 end with vow- 2020 under the new rules. and this CCL test is generally over to Income-Tax officials by Chief Minister YS els a la Italian, and hence referred The Credentialed taken by the applicants who are the Tamil Nadu police,” he PNS n TIRUPATI for coronavirus. TTD Board Y Jaganmohan Reddy. to it as "The Italian of the East". Community Language Test is an looking to lodge a point-based said. V Subba Reddy said on The CBI team will meet TODAY That apart, the axiom 'Desha assessment of the applicant's visa application.” On successful- Balu revealed that following Senior pontiff of the Shree Saturday that the 63-year-old district SP Anburajan, who Bhashalandu Telugu Lessa‘ language abilities at the com- ly passing the test, applicants are the seizure, the Income Tax Pedda Jeeyar Swamy Mutt of seer was to be shifted to a cor- has led the SIT, later. ALMANAC (attributed to Emperor Sri munity level. Anyone passing awarded five bonus points. These authorities inspected his shop Tirumala Tirupati porate hospital in Chennai but With the arrival of CBI, Month & Paksham: Krishnadevaraya, meaning the test will be able to access 5 bonus points are referred to as and house. A notice was also Devasthanams (TTD) that he declined and expressed some politicians are report- Ashadha & Krishna Paksha 'Telugu is the greatest of all the points towards the Permanent Credentialed Community issued in this regard, he dis- governs the shrine of Lord his wish to take treatment at ed to have gone to other Panchangam languages in the country') has Residency application. Language Points. closed. Venkateswara at Tirumala, the mutt itself. places. Tithi : Chaturdashi: 12:09 am contributed immensely to its NAATI had introduced the 3 3 near here, has tested positive 3 3 (Next Day) Nakshatram: Ardra: 09:40 pm Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start any important work) Loyal lawyer becomes Doomsday prophecies as asteroid races towards Earth Rahukalam: 05:12 pm – 06:49 pm Yamagandam: 12:22 pm – 01:59 pm l NASA announces ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid to fly close to the Earth in September Varjyam: NIL YSRCP legal cell chief PNS n NEW DELHI 22 meters to 49 meters in will pass the Earth at a Romans, even Indians, propa- Gulika: 03:36 pm - 05:12 pm PNS n NEW DELHI with Poluri Venkat diameter. It will fly past distance that is lesser gated them as portents of ill Good Time: (to start any important work) Reddy, Gedala Vasu The National Aeronautics and the Earth at 18,253 miles then the moon has cre- luck. Aristotle's understanding Amritakalam: 11:33 am – 01:10 pm The YSRCP on deva Rao, Teddi Space Administration (NASA), per hour, which is about ated panic among some of the physical nature of Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:56 am – 12:48 pm Saturday restruc- reddi Sambhu Pra an independent agency of the the standard speed for an quarters, and it appears comets, was deeply rooted in tured the party's sad and Kudumula United States Federal asteroid. that governments his interpretation of the astro- VIJAYAWADA legal cells across the Ravi Kumar as its Government, has announced According to the data- worldwide will have nomical bodies having omi- state by appointing members. that it has spotted an asteroid base, the asteroid will their hands full trying to nous significance. WEATHER new State and district Manohar Reddy has that will pass by the Earth at a pass by the Earth on convince the people that Roman poet Marcus Forecast: Mostly cloudy committees. been a loyal YSRCP distance close than the moon September 1 at 10:49 AM "Doomsday" has not yet Manilius, in the first century Temp: 34/26 On the directions of party activist since Jagan launched by September, immediately (US Eastern Time). arrived. CE claimed that comets were Humidity: 69% president and Chief Minister YS the party in 2011. He has spurring "doomsday propo- The asteroid will fly by While we now know the harbingers of war, pesti- Sunrise: 05.51 am Jaganmohan Reddy, M actively worked for the party nents" to predict an end of the at 0.00048 astronomical that comets and aster- lence, destruction and treach- Sunset: 06.53 pm Manohar Reddy was appoint- assisting the legal team and also world. units or about 44,618 oids are commonplace ery and were sent by God as Current Weather Conditions ed the state president of the party MP Vijayasai Reddy. As reported by UNILAD, miles from the Earth. The away from our planet. across the cosmos, ancient tokens of impending doom. Updated July 18, 2020 5:00 PM YSRCP legal cell committee, 3 the asteroid 2011 ES4 is about moon is around 238,855 miles The fact that this asteroid Babylonians, Greeks and 3 VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | JULY 19, 2020 vijayawada 02

‘ALL AND Time for Telangana government to get its priorities right SUNDRY’ jigged and special Covid relief sequences”, they say in their For nearly three months, are available in abundance. packages developed for upgrad- KCR’s advice to people not to worry because study. The answer is no. one section or the other They are choosing private hos- ing health infrastructure like there were 3,000 corona beds in Gandhi and Telangana is ranked third, among healthcare workers, pitals paying exorbitant n enduring image of the hospitals and beds, marshalling after Madhya Pradesh and ranging from resident doctors charges. government’s handling resources like test kits and TIMS, 5,000 in the entire state, besides 1,500 Bihar in the index of vulnera- to contract staff, have been Telangana continues to have Aof the coronavirus pan- drugs and recruiting more doc- ventilators, lacks substance because there are bility to Covid-19. Shockingly, staging protests to highlight the second lowest rate of test- demic was a video showing tors and healthcare workers. not enough doctors. Patients are avoiding this poor ranking is due to their grievances. All these ing after Bihar. It is only now water flowing through the The Telangana government non-availability of healthcare were handled on an ad hoc that it has decided to ramp up corridors of Osmania General is, however, stuck on different Gandhi Hospital because it lacks sufficient in the State. basis without a comprehensive testing to five lakhs using Hospital and gushing down issues putting a big question staff and proper hygiene This exactly is what ICMR, policy to redress complaints in antigen kits imported from the steps. mark over its order of priori- the High Court, the Centre, all government hospitals. South Korea. The government It reinforced the growing ties. This is mainly due to its political parties and the media It was almost farcical to see has been stubbornly resisting public perception that health- unholy hurry to demolish the Chief Minister K. from Pragati Bhavan, his offi- have been saying in different these strikes every day while tests out of fear that the rising care infrastructure in Secretariat and build a grand Chandrasekhar Rao has all cial residence, when corona S NAGESH KUMAR contexts, whether low testing cases were rising and morgues number of cases would be Telangana has gone down the new structure for the comfort these qualities in abundance. cases spiked alarmingly sent Former Resident Editor, rates, poor condition of gov- overflowing. exposed. drain besides triggering con- of ministers and bureaucrats at Which is why he built alarm bells ringing and gave The Hindu ernment hospitals, insensitive KCR’s advice to people not This is the right opportuni- cerns whether State-run hos- a cost of Rs 500 crore. Is the Kaleshwaram, the world’s the Opposition a handle to handling of critical patients or to worry because there were ty for the government to erase pitals possess the ability to new Secretariat a greater need largest lift irrigation project, criticise him. It took several a lack of direction. 3,000 corona beds in Gandhi its reputation for underre- tackle the crisis. than re-building Osmania hos- within a short span of time. days after his return for top urban hotspots in India. A Ever since the outbreak of and TIMS, 5,000 in the entire porting cases, reorient its pri- The flooding of general pital catering to the poor when Even in agriculture, he has cat- announcing a slew of mea- study published in the presti- the pandemic, the tendency state, besides 1,500 ventilators, orities by launching Covid-19 wards in Osmania initially with the estimated cost of both is apulted Telangana to the top sures, particularly sanction of gious medical journal, Lancet, has been to treat the disease lacks substance because there hospitals in districts where rainwater and two days later the same? bracket in paddy production. Rs 100 crore for battling coro- by Rajib Acharya and Akash casually, with KCR announc- are not enough doctors. cases are rising and imple- with sewage exposes a deeper, It is one thing to be politi- But, the State could do with navirus, to douse these fires. Porwal bears this out. ing in Assembly that ‘coron- “Beds don’t treat patients”, menting all announcements older malaise of India not cally astute, demolish the more of his attention to health- In a reversal of the earlier “It is only a matter of time avirus cannot dare to enter famous cardiologist Dr Devi earnestly. The need is not just spending enough on health- opposition in elections or in care at the present juncture, trend when the virus was con- before the virus spreads to the Telangana. We will chase it Shetty of Bengaluru said. a strong leadership that can care. This prejudice against Assembly debates and quite besides devolution of more centrated in and around hinterlands (of Telangana). away”. We have now reached Patients are avoiding Gandhi teach the Opposition a lesson healthcare cannot remain another to possess acumen powers to Health Minister Hyderabad, it is now spread- The question arises over a stage where the State has reg- Hospital if they afford because or two in politics, but a steady unchanged during an emer- and stamina for running the Eatala Rajender. ing to the districts. Hyderabad whether these districts are istered over 42,496 cases and it lacks sufficient staff and hand at the wheel that can be gency. Priorities have to be re- administration. KCR’s two-week absence itself is now among the three ready for the virus and its con- 403 deaths till July 17. proper hygiene though beds reassuring to the people. Naidu has no respect for 16,000 expats landed in State, says APNRTS PNS n VIJAYAWADA FB to launch democracy: Edu Minister l Chief Minister YS l The State government has PNS n VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Jaganmohan Reddy took appointed the Task Force Committee new section l TDP MPs met President Telugu Society (APNRT) proactive steps by writing a headed by MT Krishna Babu to The TDP launched a false cam- Ram Nath Kovind to divert the played a pivotal role in bring- letter to the Union External supervise the arrangements and to debunk paign against the government attention of people from the ing back over 16,000 expatriates Affairs Minister seeking facilities made for the migrants on the arrests of their leaders, corruption and crime in over 200 flights from various permission to sanction coming in the Charter and Vande Corona myths who were involved in corrup- committed by their party countries in two months, said charter flights as less Bharat Mission flights with the tion and crime, alleged Minister leaders APNRT Society President flights of ‘Vande Bharat continuous coordination between Mission’ were allocated to APNRTS and Covid-19 Andhra PNS n NEW DELHI for Education Audimulapu l The Education Minister Venkat S Medapati here on Andhra Pradesh Pradesh Nodal Team Officers Suresh. added, “Our government is Saturday. Facebook has announced that TDP MPs met President committed to decentralised Venkat says as part of repa- it will launch 'Facts about Ram Nath Kovind to divert the governance and also for triation, the Central govern- Covid-19' — a dedicated sec- attention of people from the balanced development of all ment has started ‘Vande the UK, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, 2,538 migrants of Andhra tion — on its social media corruption and crime com- regions in the State.” Bharat Mission’ from May 13 Philippines, Kazakhstan and Pradesh origin were stranded in platform next week to limit mitted by their party leaders. to bring back the stranded Malaysia, called APNRTS and the shelters in Kuwait for almost the spread of misinformation He lamented that the TDP is Indians to India under which the Embassy of India has two months and were brought about the pandemic. dashing the dreams of majori- governance and also for bal- flights started arriv- responded and to Andhra Pradesh in a phased It will debunk common ty people, who are on cloud anced development of all ing in Vijayawada made arrange- manner and were moved to the myths that have been identi- nine for providing English regions in the State.” and Visakhapatnam ments to bring free quarantine centres of fied by the World Health medium education to their President questioned them on Reddy is implementing welfare "TDP leaders do not care for airports. They have them back to India. GoAP. Organisation (WHO) such as children in the government English medium issue? schemes even amid Covid-19 CBI and CID. They visited proactively shared Chief Minister The State government has drinking bleach will prevent schools, by opposing the move Incontrovertible evidence of pandemic. Insinuating that the Delhi to find an escape route the details of flight YS Jaganmohan appointed the Task Force the Coronavirus or that tak- of the government. financial irregularities tothe tune TDP does not like to see the from cases they were involved. services to the Reddy took proac- Committee headed by MT ing hydroxychloroquine can "The TDP has destabilised all of Rs 2,000 crore has come to children of the poor prosper- We are implementing welfare needy expatriates tive steps by writing Krishna Babu to supervise the prevent Covid-19. "This week the statutory systems in the light following searches at N ing, he accused the opposition programmes for all the sections from time to time. a letter to the Union arrangements and facilities we are launching a dedicated State during its regime. The Chandrababu Naidu’s personal party of stonewalling the of people. We are also introduc- Apart from Andhra External Affairs made for the migrants coming section of the Covid-19 party did grave injustice to the secretary's residence sometime appointment of a Dalit to the ing new schemes for women Pradesh, expatriates of Andhra Minister seeking permission in the Charter and Vande Information Centre called poor by obstructing the Bill for ago. Naidu has no respect for the position of State Election under YSR Cheyutha. We have Pradesh have been arriving in to sanction charter flights as less Bharat Mission flights with the Facts about Covid-19," the the introduction of English as Constitution and never believes Commissioner. allocated more funds for the Hyderabad, Chennai and flights of ‘Vande Bharat continuous coordination company said in a statement the medium of instruction in in democracy," he lamented. The Education Minister development of SCs and STs Bengaluru International air- Mission’ were allocated to between APNRTS and Covid- "This is the latest step in government schools. What Suresh added that Chief added, “Our government is than given in the past,” said the ports in the neighboring States. Andhra Pradesh. Under the 19 Andhra Pradesh Nodal our ongoing work to fight would be the TDP's answer if the Minister YS Jaganmohan committed to decentralised minister. Students, who were stranded in Kuwait amnesty programme, Team Officers. misinformation about the pandemic," they added. To help keep everyone safe and informed, the company is putting alerts at the top of the Parayanam completes JSW to provide training module Facebook app and Instagram to remind people to wear masks. 100 days at Tirumala "We have connected over for contract partners in State two billion people to BPNS n TIRUMALA Parayanam commenced. The resources from health author- Parayanam is being executed PNS n VIJAYAWADA ities through our Covid-19 The prestigious Parayanam pro- with efficacy by Dharmagiri Information Centre and pop- gramme commenced by TTD Veda Vignana Peetham princi- To provide safety and sanitisa- ups on Facebook and seeking the wellbeing of entire pal KSS Avadhani, who recites tion training for its contractor Instagram with over 600 mil- humanity in Nada Neerajanam the mantras followed by devo- partners, the JSW Group has lion people clicking through platform at Tirumala complet- tees. Every day the programme taken the initiative in the wake to learn more," the company ed 100 days on Saturday. is live telecasted on Sri of the heightened awareness informed. As a part of this programme, Venkateswara Bhakti Channel towards hygiene and sanitisa- Since January, people have Yoga Vasishtya Mantra and of TTD and won appreciation tion. The company sought to raised over $100 million for Dhanwantari Maha Mantra from Srivari devotees not only empower its partners under the Covid-19 related fundraisers were rendered from April 10 in two Telugu States, but also Star Contractor Partners pro- A priest offers aarti to Sri Kodandarama Swamy on the last day of Pavitrotsavam on Facebook and Instagram, onwards. From June 11 from across the country and gramme by conducting train- in Tirupati on Saturday they said. Meanwhile, onwards, Sundarakanda world. ing modules on preparedness Facebook CEO Mark against Covid-19. homes. We are training our Star Zuckerberg has slammed the “With economic activity Contractors as per WHO and Pavitrotsavam concludes Donald Trump administra- steadily resuming post months Government of India guide- tion for the way it has han- of lockdown, adherence to lines. Through this thoughtful dled the Covid-19 pandem- safety practices by customer- initiative we are making the at SKRS temple in Tirupati ic. According to the Facebook facing partners such as paint- contractor community aware CEO, the US response to the ing contractors is crucial. The one needs to take while com- about the importance of main- PNS n TIRUPATI performed in the afternoon. virus has been less effective JSW Paints training module pleting painting jobs at a cus- taining hygiene, adherence to Special grade deputy execu- when compared to even covers all precautions suggest- tomer’s site. safety practices and the saniti- The three-day-long tive officer Parvathi, chief many developing countries. ed by the World Health According to AS sation necessary to ensure Pavitrotsavam concluded on priest of Sri Kodandarama Organisation (WHO) and Sundaresan, Joint MD and homes are safe. We are com- a grand note at the TTD local Swamy temple Anand Kumar Government of India regard- CEO of JSW Paints, mitted to providing consumers temple of Sri Kodandarama Deekshitulu, AEO Durga VIJAYAWADA ing hand hygiene, respiratory “Consumers depend on con- with a safe painting experience Swamy temple with the Raju, superintendent hygiene and sanitisation. The tractors for painting safely. It is by ensuring that they have Purnahuti on Saturday. Ramesh, temple inspector BULLION RATES company’s programme clearly imperative to ensure safe paint- access to a trained and certified After morning rituals, Ramesh and others partici- GOLD defines the precautions that ing practices in consumers’ JSW Paints contractor.” Snapana Thirumanjanam was pated. ` 51,150 (10 gm) ` 10 SILVER ` 52,300 (1kg) ‘Eyes can reveal traumatic experiences’ Seven held for illegal sale of ` 0 IANS n LONDON McKinnon from the Cardiff images. The response of people with PTSD not only showed the University in the UK. with PTSD was different from exaggerated response to threat- CHICKEN Researchers have found that For the study, published in the other people, including people ening stimuli but also to stimuli Covid-19 drugs in Hyderabad RATES `/KG patient's eyes can reveal if they journal Biological Psychology, who had been traumatised but that depicted "positive" images, suffered a traumatic experience the research team looked for did not have PTSD. At first, the such as exciting sports scenes. PNS n HYDERABAD this week in similar cases. and were discussing about sell- Dressed/With Skin `191 in the past. traces of these pupil failed to "This shows that the hyper- Arrested persons have been ing Remdesivir (Covifor) of Without Skin `218 Post-traumatic stress disorder traumatic show the response of the pupil is in Officials of the Commissioner’s identified as Mohd Obaid (20), Hetero and Cipremi of Cipla Broiler at Farm `132 (PTSD) can occur when a per- events in the normal response to any arousing stimu- Task Force, West Zone team on Mohd Afaq Ali (35), Mohd injections, while the West Zone son has experienced a traumat- eyes of patients sharp con- lus, and not just threatening Saturday conducted raid in the Majid Ali (29), Abdul Aziz (36), Task Force team apprehended ic event such as a car crash, com- who were suf- striction that ones," said study co-author limits of Asif Nagar Police Station B Raju (26), N Sunil (26) and M them, along with the injections. EGG bat stress, or abuse. fering from is caused by Nicola Gray from Swansea and apprehended seven per- Ravi (27). Aziz is working in ‘OP It has been clearly mentioned "The findings allow us to PTSD by mea- changes in University. This may allow us to sons, who were procuring gener- Pharmacy’ at Olive Hospital in on the box that the medicine is RATES `/100 understand that people with suring the light level - use these positive pictures in ic versions of Remdesivir and Langer Houz. He noticed that supposed to be meant for insti- HYDERABAD 350 PTSD are automatically primed pupil of the eye. but then their therapy, rather than relying upon Cipremi injections, which are the public are buying Remdesivir tutional/hospital sale only. VIJAYAWADA 367 for threat and fear responses in The participants were shown pupils grew even larger to the negative images, that can be being used for antiviral medicine (Covifor) injection for the treat- The accused, along with any uncertain emotional context, threatening images such as emotional stimuli than for the quite upsetting to the patient, and for Covid-19 patients and selling ment of Covid-19 positive seized material, were handed VISAKHAPATNAM 363 and to consider what a burden vicious animals or weapons, as other participants. therefore make therapy more the same on higher rates for patients. over to SHO of Asif Nagar RETAIL PRICE `3.80 this must be to them in everyday well as other images that showed Another unexpected result acceptable and bearable," she earning money illegally. Officials According to police, on Police Station for taking further (IN VIJAYAWADA) life," said study researcher Aimee neutral events, or even pleasant was that pupils of the patients added. have so far arrested 18 persons Saturday, all the accused had met action.

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Arrests for raising voice Jeweller adds Seizure of Rs 5.27 cr tip twist to cash against govt, alleges Naidu seizure, claims PNS n VIJAYAWADA ownership of the iceberg: Lokesh Continued from Page 1 Of late, incidents where people PNS n VIJAYAWADA n Lokesh alleged that the raising their voice against the The authorities asked him to seized amount was just government is on the rise, alleged show the documents account- TDP National General TDP chief N Chandrababu ing for the seized cash. Secretary Nara Lokesh came the tip of an iceberg and Naidu. One more incident of “However, since the cash was down heavily on the YSRCP a small part of the Rs harassment by the government seized by the police, a hue and government on the seizure of 1,200 crore hawala came to light; one Vaddela cry ensued that it belonged to Rs 5.27 crore allegedly from the money sent to Mauritius Sandeep, a resident of Ongole, certain politicians. The fact is followers of Minister for already. Taking to Twitter, was being harassed by police that it had nothing to do with Science and Technology Lokesh said: "What when he exposed the corruption politics or politicians,” Balu Minister Balineni Srinivasa 'Science and Technology' of Minister Balineni Srinivas said. During the press meet, Reddy in Tamil Nadu. has Minister BSR used to Reddy's close associates on social Thatha Prasad, district presi- Lokesh alleged that the media, who were caught while dent of the Gold Merchants' grow a Hawala 'forest'? n In a series of tweets, n “The YSRCP is attacking seized amount was just the tip Who has created a safe transporting Hawala money of Association, said that some of an iceberg and a small part Rs 5.22 crore in Tamil Nadu Naidu further stated: social media activists by people are spreading false news of the Rs 1,200 crore hawala "Environment" for him to check post. "How did Balineni’s using police force will only that the cash belonged to politi- money sent to Mauritius operate with full 'Energy'?" Opposition leader N Hawala money worth Rs spread your corruption and cians. already. Taking to Twitter, n The TDP has blamed the Chandrababu Naidu tweeted 5.22 crore pass through mafia stories far and wide. "The owners of NVR Lokesh said: "What 'Science Jewellers are paying all taxes to ruling party leaders for "For the only reason of exposing Andhra Pradesh without We will approach the court and Technology' has Minister the Tamil Nadu Hawala money the government, including indulging in corruption in getting caught by police, and NHRC to make sure the BSR used to grow a Hawala episode of Balineni Srinivas while their Tamil Nadu culprits behind violation of Income Tax. Some others in the 'forest'? Who has created a safe n multiple scams like liquor, Reddy on social media, the state are creating a sensation It may be recalled the seizure of huge money in Tami Nadu has lands, sand, 108 counterparts were able Sandeep’s human rights are "Environment" for him to Ongole police under pressure to bust the entire brought to book," tweeted claiming that the cash belonged operate with full 'Energy'?" sent political shockwaves in Andhra Pradesh with the accusing ambulances, test kits and from ruling party is harassing to a leader of a political party," He said that reliable sources finger pointing towards Minister Srinivasa Reddy bleaching powder local resident Vaddela Sandeep Hawala operation?” TDP Chief on Twitter Thatha Prasad added. say that Rs 5.27 crore was since Friday." In a series of When asked about the MLA seized in Tamil Nadu was only tweets, Naidu further stated: parts were able to bust the entire and wide. We will approach the sticker on the car from which a small part of Rs 1,200 crore behind? Is BSR protecting the has sent political shockwaves in the ruling party leaders for "How did Balineni’s Hawala Hawala operation?” court and NHRC to make sure the cash was seized, Balu said blackmoney sent to Mauritius J-family, or is the family pro- Andhra Pradesh with the indulging in corruption in money worth Rs 5.22 crore pass “The YSRCP is attacking the culprits behind violation of that his driver affixed outdat- via Chennai and Bengaluru tecting BSR?" he asked. accusing finger pointing multiple scams like liquor, through Andhra Pradesh with- social media activists by using Sandeep’s human rights are ed sticker and later it was through Hawala in the last one It may be recalled the seizure towards Minister Srinivasa lands, sand, 108 ambulances, out getting caught by police, police force will only spread your brought to book," tweeted TDP revealed that the sticker year. "Who's the kingpin of huge money in Tami Nadu Reddy. The TDP has blamed test kits and bleaching powder. while their Tamil Nadu counter- corruption and mafia stories far Chief on Twitter. belonged to a Giddaluru MLA. TDP out to block Doomsday Pedda Jeeyar Swamy Help dead Corona warriors’ prophecies as kin, Pawan tells government development of Coastal asteroid races Mutt seer tests positive Continued from Page 1 infected, 70 persons have already PNS n VIJAYAWADA towards Earth AP, Seema: Kannababu made a complete recovery and Continued from Page 1 As per a centuries-old cus- are currently under home quar- Services of everyone, including Continued from Page 1 five-year term as CM,” tom, the seer has been observ- antine. doctors, nurses, lab technicians, Kannababu asked. Ancient Indian Puranic and ing a four-month-long Subba Reddy ordered all nec- hospital staff, police personnel, It is a known fact that the He said that Naidu had also Mughal literature also fre- 'Chaturmasya Deeksha' since essary medicare and treatment sanitation workers and all the TDP was defeated at the only got temporary buildings quently refer to comets and go Sunday last, so he preferred to for temple Jeeyar and other frontline warriors, who are pro- hustings because it just want- built and not even returned to great lengths to connect remain here and get treatment, TTD staffers. viding medical services in the ed to centralise administra- the plots that were grabbed them with an event of great sig- Reddy said. Given the situation, the board critical conditions by discharg- tion at Amaravati to help its from gullible farmers. nificance that followed. The pontiff's health condition is likely to announce the suspen- ing their duties when the people coterie which has high stakes “Where is the beautiful According to NASA, asteroid is, however, stable, the chairman sion of the darshan services at are rattling on hearing the name in the region through its ille- and graphic capital that 2011 ES4 is listed on the Center said. the temple by Friday evening. of Corona pandemic, is com- gal land deals there, said the Naidu projected and where for Near-Earth Object Studies Since the temple was re- The board chairman, after a mendable, opined Jana Sena Minister. He added that has all the money that was (CNEOS)'s 'Close Approaches' opened for devotees on June 11, review meeting on Thursday, Party president Pawan Kalyan. everybody is aware of these supposed to have been spent database. The CNEOS about 160 TTD staff members, announced that temple priests He said that it is learnt 200 facts and cannot be bamboo- on it gone? It is as if the pre- explained that Near-Earth including 16 ‘archakas' (priests) above 60 years of age would be doctors, medical students, nurs- “Medical and health staff in the service of zled by their utterances in sent government is destroy- Objects (NEOs) are comets and have been infected by the virus kept out of their duties. es and 600 police personnel the media. ing that illusory capital that asteroids nudged by the grav- so far, he said. The hill-shrine of Lord Sri were inflicted with the virus in patients, while the police personnel in the “How can a person like Yanamala is portraying at itational attraction of nearby Nevertheless, the devotees Venkateswara Swamy atop which more than 10 persons safety of people and other wings are serving Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, the behest of a scamster like planets into the sun's orbits can still visit the shrine, he Tirumala was reopened for dar- died of Corona in the police without caring for their lives. The government who has not followed consti- Naidu,” he said. allowing them to fly near the added. Earlier, Subba Reddy shan to all devotees on June 11. department. must recognise their sacrifices and take the tutional principles and who Kannababu continued: Earth. While comets were held a review meeting to take The resumption of darshan ser- “Medical and health staff in responsibility of protecting the families of the did not even give the mike to “Why are Naidu and his formed in the cold outer plan- stock of the situation prevailing vices were allowed with the the service of patients, while the employees, who died in the fight against the NTR to speak when he was henchmen against the present etary system, most asteroids are in Tirumala. intention of taking all the nec- police personnel in the safety of Corona. They shall be paid Rs 1 crore as com- the Speaker, seek the inter- government giving house formed inside the solar system He discussed TTD’s preven- essary precautionary measures people and other wings are serv- pensation and provide a government job to vention of the Governor in sites to the poor? Why are between the orbits of Mars and tive measures with Executive across the hill town including the ing without caring for their one of the family members,” Pawan suggested the decentralisation issue,” they against the government Jupiter. While NASA has Officer (EO) Anil Kumar sanctum sanctorum to stay safe lives. The government must Kannababu wondered. which wants to disburse lands deemed its proximity as 'poten- Singhal and additional EOs from Covid-19. The darshan of recognise their sacrifices and take He said that people are to 54,000 poor people in tially hazardous,' the agency did through videoconference. the presiding deity was revived the responsibility of protecting suggested. He further stated that ment and after the recovery. aware of TDP leaders’ love for Amaravati region? Do the not find it as a threat since its At least 18 archakas, 100 after an 80-day closure due to the families of the employees, many government and private Hence, they must be granted spe- Amaravati which is nothing poor have no right to live in diameter is small. The CNEOS security personnel, 20 laddu Covid-19 lockdown in the state. who died in the fight against the employees are attending for their cial leave with full salary for the but fostering or fortifying the region? Why do the TDP classified the 2011 ES4 to be an making workers, two workers of The temple resumed its oper- Corona. They shall be paid Rs duties and they are being affect- period. The employees in private their real estate business. leaders not realise that they Apollo asteroid, which has a tonsuring area, Kalyanakattam ations on June 8 following a trial 1 crore as compensation and ed by Coronavirus. The health organisations must be given “The question is, what has are becoming fools in the very wide orbit around the are among the TTD employees run that was held with TTD provide a government job to one experts said that they need four similar leaves on par with gov- Chandrababu Naidu done minds of the people with Earth and the sun, just like the who have so far tested positive employees and local residents for of the family members,” Pawan weeks of rest during the treat- ernment employees, he added. for the region during his their blabbering?” other asteroids in this family. for the dreaded virus. Of the 170 two days. Loyal lawyer becomes... Connecting farmers with agricultural scientists Continued from Page 1 Reddy. The media members are M Vidya Sagar, VR Reddy, PNS n HYDERABAD Agriculture and Marketing ject further. Among others, it The State High Court Legal V Surendar Reddy, Eerla Minister S Niranjan Reddy, will work to bring experts in Cell Committee comprises O Satish Kumar and P Continuing its efforts to use who launched the revised farm related aspects from Kailasnath Reddy as the hon- Janardhan Reddy. technology to solve societal TConsult app to aid farmers, other countries too online for orary president, S Rajeswar The ad hoc core committee problems, software profession- turned the first user of the app. knowledge sharing. TITA has Reddy as president, PN presidents of the district legal als body Telangana He got connected with TS 20 chapters in various coun- Murthy the vice-president. cells are G Umapathi, Information Technology Agricultural University for- tries and all of these will work The general secretaries are (Anantapur), P Yughander Association (TITA) has now mer registrar and retired pro- to bring the respective farm- Goda Rajah Babu, N Srihari Reddy (Chittoor), N brought out a new solution that fessor Prof Jalapathi Rao to ers and scientific community MISSION BHAGIRATHA and M Jayarami Reddy. The Narayana Reddy (Kurnool), will help farmers connect with seek answers to questions relat- interact with farmers in secretaries are AP Reddy, M Jalla Sudarshan Reddy (YSR agriculture scientists and get ed to farming and farmers Telangana on subjects of com- Radha, D Kasim Saheb, Kadapa), Y Muralidhar Reddy their farming related queries from the latter. The Minister mon interest. States taking Anitha Vanga and LVS Naga (SPS Nellore), D Srinivasa answered. lauded the effort of TITA in Makthala said the TConsult Raju while the joint secre- Murthy (Prakasam), V For this, TITA is using the launching the farmer -support has been on the forefront to cue from TS, taries are Nooka Rajasekhara Reddy (), TConsult that it had launched system via video conference. offer tele-consultations to peo- Jagannadham, TSNL Swamy A Venkata Ramana (Krishna earlier to offer teleconsulta- Speaking on the occasion, ple in rural areas. So far, about says Errabelli and AK Kishore Reddy. V district), K Adithya Kumar tions, particularly in the rural Agriculture Minister Niranjan Reddy launching TITA’s new solution TITA founder and global pres- 10,000 consultations have Surya Kiran was appointed (East Godavari), DV areas. The app had so far ident Sundeep Kumar been offered through the plat- PNS n HYDERABAD the treasurer while the exec- Ramanjaneyulu (West offered more than 10,000 con- Makthala said the new service form. It has also added homeo utive members are E Godavari), G Maheswara sultations and has come as an times. TITA has now added ty on farming related issues. on the TConsult app has been and ayurveda consultations In the backdrop of the acco- Shanthasree, M Koteswara Reddy (Visakhapatnam), effective tool to circumvent agricultural scientists from TS This development comes at a piloted in one mandal and too. TITA decided to extend lades that the Mission Rao, J Shanthi Kiran, B Shiva Bellana Ravi (Vizianagaram) issues relating to distance, time Agricultural University to its time when the State is moving TITA has been interacting the scope of TConsult by Bhagirtha drinking water Shankar, MSD Prasanna and R Chiranjeevi and shortage of medical profes- offerings through Tconsult to in the direction of regulated with agricultural university adding farmer advice programme received from Lakshmi and A Shanmuka (Srikakulam). sionals during the corona advise the farming communi- farming. scientists to scale up the pro- services. the national Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Errabelli Telugu gets Rebel YSRCP MP Adivasis Dayakar Rao thanked the Telangana Governor appeals JJM Director Manoj Kumar rare honour dominate Sahoo for the recognition. meets top BJP leaders The Minister said that the TS Maoists accolades stands as a testimo- in Oz, added to Continued from subordinate legislation for more plasma donations ny to the success of the Page 1 despite being a first time Mission, which is the flagship CCL testing MP, is cozying up to the PNS n HYDERABAD sess adequate antibodies to committee programme of Chief Minister Continued from Page 1 They said Raju, who is BJP. Raju had joined the fight the Covid-19 are only PNS n HYDERABAD K Chandrasekhar Rao. The the chairman of the parlia- YSR Congress in 2018 and Governor Dr Tamilisai eligible to donate the plasma. credit of giving drinking The date of Telugu CCL Test this mentary committee on was earlier with the BJP. Soundararajan on Saturday The potential donors need In a major revamp, the water through taps to hous- year is yet to be announced. made a fervent appeal to all not have any misconceptions dreaded naxalite wing of CPI es in Siddipet goes to Chief Informed sources say it could be held persons recovered from about the plasma Maoists reportedly reconsti- Minsiter, who brought Singur late in August 2020. CBI team starts Viveka murder probe Corona to donate plasma and donation,"she added. tuted the Telangana State water to the people's Addition to CCL Testing is not all. Continued from Page 1 power, the petition filed help in the treatment of Covid- She stated that it was an committee of its operational doorstep. The Government of Australia has in the High Court was 19 patients. She said that all ultimate humanitarian service units. A major chunk of the Reviewing the scheme with given gifts to children studying in pri- Vivekananda Reddy, withdrawn. Vivekananda those who recovered from the to donate the plasma by all new committee belong to officials of his department in mary and secondary schools from brother of late chief min- Reddy's daughter Sunita Covid-19 and those who are those eligible donors and Adivasis. the light of the Centre prais- first to 12th standard. Now children ister YS Rajasekhar moved court, seeking a having adequate antibodies urged them to come forward Since the activity of the ing the scheme, he said the can choose Telugu language as an Reddy, was murdered in CBI inquiry. can donate the plasma so as to for the plasma donation. The naxalites is now spread across director wrote letters to states optional subject there. The Australian March last year. The apex court hearing save the lives of seriously plasma therapy was one of the the tribal terrain in to send technical teams to Government has given permission for Jagan, the then Leader Sunita's petition directed affected patients of Covid-19. vital therapies to save the Telangana-- Telangana to study the this. Besides, students taking Telugu of the Opposition, had the CBI to register it as a Addressing the media per- lives of the Covid-19 serious- -Madhya Mission Bhagiratha. The pro- language as an elective subject get 5 demanded a CBI probe murder case and con- sons at the ESI Medical misconceptions about the ly affected. The Governor Pradesh and , the ject has been implemented to additional marks. These decisions of into the murder. duct an investigation. As College at Sanatnagar, here, plasma donation. appreciated one plasma donor committee members were provide drinking water to the the Australian authorities will ben- A petition was also part of its probe, a CBI where she had visited the "All the people who got Santosh, for his humanitari- chosen in that particular ter- doorstep of 71.61 lakh hous- efit local as well as stu- filed in the High Court. team landed in the dis- Covid-19 Plasma Blood Bank, cured are not eligible to an gesture and said that he rain . While Jagan remained es in 23,968 rural habitats and dents migrating to pursue higher However, after coming to trict on Saturday. on Saturday, the Governor donate plasma. Only those was a role model for many the official spokesperson of 120 towns and municipalities education deep down. urged the people not to have who have got cured and pos- prospective donors. the CPI Maoists. at a cost of Rs 46,123 crore. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | JULY 19, 2020 nation 04

COVID-19: Naidu asks people to promote SHORT READS Recoveries exceed active cases living, working together PNS n NEW DELHI by 2.95 lakh, says health ministry Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday appealed to n PNS NEW DELHI In a statement, people to preserve and promote the Indian tradition of living People of Rajasthan India's actual COVID-19 case- the ministry said, and working together and load is 3,58,692, while close to "The last 24 asked them to follow the phi- paying for discord 18,000 people have recuperated losophy of 'sharing and caring'. within Cong: Raje from the disease in 24 hours tak- hours saw Addressing an online event ing the the number of recover- 17,994 COVID-19 to mark the birth centenary JAIPUR: It is unfortunate that ies to 6,53,750 which exceed patients celebrations of the 25th ruler the people of Rajasthan are active cases by 2,95,058, the of the erstwhile Mysore king- paying for the discord within Union Health Ministry said on recovering. The dom Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar, the Congress, BJP leader and Saturday. Medical attention is recovery rate is Naidu called for celebrating the former chief minister being provided to all active cases, now 63 per cent" knowledge, wisdom, patrio- Vasundhara Raje said on either in home isolation or in tism and vision of all great India's transition to being a Saturday in her first reaction on hospitals for severe cases, it said. rulers and statesmen who strong democracy and con- Naidu said Jaya the political crisis in the state. In a statement, the ministry expansion of hospital infrastruc- With a surge in daily fresh buffer zones for early detection shaped the history. tributing to the unity and Chamaraja The interest of people must be said, "The last 24 hours saw ture continuously has aided in COVID-19 cases in Bihar, West of cases and fatality management. Describing Jaya Chamaraja integrity of the nation, the vice paramount for the government, 17,994 COVID-19 patients increased recoveries. Cumula- Bengal, Assam and Odisha, the A central team has been Wadiyar as an able administra- president called him a perfect Wadiyar was a Raje said while asking the recovering. The recovery rate is tively, 1,34,33,742 swab samples Union health ministry has asked deployed in Bihar to assist the tor, the vice president said he blend of ancient values and democrat at ruling Congress to think about now 63 per cent." have been tested till now, of these states to make renewed state in assessment of COVID- built a strong, self-reliant and modernity. heart and a the public. "There is no point in Timely, proactive, and graded which 3,61,024 were carried out efforts to suppress the transmis- 19 management and to provide progressive state in pre- "The greatest tribute which trying to drag the BJP and the strategy initiatives for effective on Friday raising the number of sion as well as to keep case fatal- all necessary support. The team Independence India. we can pay to stalwarts like Sri people's ruler BJP leaders names through the coronavirus infection manage- tests per million to 9734.6, the ity rate below one per cent. comprising Joint Secretary Lav Naidu said Jaya Chamaraja Jaya Chamaraja is to preserve who always mud. It is the interest of our ment in the country, led by the ministry said. The Centre con- With these states imposing Agarwal, Dr S K Singh, Director, Wadiyar was a democrat at and promote this grand cultur- people that must remain wanted to remain paramount!" she said. Centre and implemented by the tinues to support and supple- lockdowns anew, the health min- National Centre for Disease heart and a people's ruler who al tradition of India of living in touch with states and Union Territories, ment the efforts of the state gov- istry emphasised that the curbs Control and Dr Neeraj Nischal, always wanted to remain in together and working togeth- them and ensure have ensured that the actual ernments by sending teams of should be utilised to focus on Associate Professor of medicine touch with them and ensure er, for the country, the world Haryana girl, set ablaze COVID-19 caseload remains experts to areas witnessing containment, surveillance and at AIIMS, New Delhi, will reach their wellbeing. and the entire humanity," he their wellbeing manageable, it said, adding that increase in caseload, it said. testing in the containment and Bihar tomorrow. Crediting him with leading said concluding his address. by man accused of raping her, succumbs CHANDIGARH: A 15-year-old RIOTS CASES: girl, who was allegedly set afire CWC to decide on making Covid took ‘gigantic by a man accused of raping her and his accomplice, succumbed Baijal asks Kejriwal to to burn injuries at a hospital in form' in UP : Priyanka Haryana, police said on decide on Police's request Priyanka Cong's face in 2022 Saturday. According to the girl's PNS n NEW DELHI family, the duo set her ablaze in PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n LUCKNOW already demanded a SC-moni- the wee hours of Thursday tored inquiry. Who allowed Congress leader Priyanka while she was sleeping at her Citing difference of opinion Senior Congress leader Jitin Vikas Dubey to become such a Gandhi Vadra on Saturday home. On July 14, family with the AAP dispensation, Lt Prasada on Saturday said while big (criminal)? This has now attacked the BJP government in members of the minor had Governor Anil Baijal has writ- it has been a long-standing been brushed under the carpet," Uttar Pradesh over the rapid rise lodged a police complaint in ten to Chief Minister Arvind demand of party workers that he said. He also said that under in coronavirus cases, alleging that which they alleged that the 22- Kejriwal asking him to decide Priyanka Gandhi Vadra be the the Brahmin Chetna Parishad, the disease has taken a "gigantic year-old man living in the within a week on the Delhi party's face in the 2022 UP the party was holding virtual form" as the Yogi Adityanath dis- neighbourhood raped her and Police's proposal to appoint Assembly elections, it is a "strate- meetings with members of the pensation did not pay attention made a video of the act, a six senior advocates for arguing gic decision" to be taken by the community in Pilibhit, Jhansi, to key containment measures police official said. The family on its behalf in cases related to "Congress Working Committee Ayodhya, Etawah, Meerut, Basti such as testing and contact trac- had also alleged that the man riots and anti-CAA protests. and Priyanka ji herself". and Badaun. ing. The Congress general sec- "According to media reports, used the video to blackmail the Baijal, in his letter to Kejriwal, Prasada, who is a special invi- Prasada refused to comment retary has been criticising the 70 per cent of the COVID- 15-year-old girl, he said. "The said that acting Home Minister tee to the Congress Working on the party's prevailing situation state government's response to infected people in Prayagraj girl died on Friday at PGIMS at Manish Sisodia did not agree to taining to the matter for perusal Committee (CWC) also said that why was it that most of the vic- in Rajasthan. On July 14, he had the COVID-19 crisis, alleging died within 48 hours of testing Rohtak due to the burn injuries," the Delhi Police proposal on July 14 under Rule of 19 (5) the party will not be forging any tims of crimes were Brahmins. tweeted about his "colleague and that it is indulging in propagan- positive," she said. "We were Bhiwani Sadar Police Station's despite the force providing of the Transaction of Business alliance in the 2022 assembly elec- "The issues which are being friend" Sachin Pilot, saying that da, instead of dealing with the afraid of this and therefore, at the SHO Shri Bhagwan said over detailed justification for it. Rules (TBR), the sources said. tions. On whether Congress gen- raked up are not the real issues. no one can take away the fact that pandemic. "Despite almost three beginning itself, we had written the phone. The father of the The Delhi Police has pro- Baijal said that he had eral secretary Priyanka Gandhi The state government is only the former deputy chief minister months of lockdown and all a letter to the Chief Minister of main accused had committed posed to appoint six senior requested the home minister to would be the face of the party in doing headline management. I had long worked with dedication claims of the UP government, UP and gave constructive sug- suicide after the girl's family advocates to argue on its behalf reconsider his decision and 2022 elections, he told PTI, "That have talked about Brahmin for the Congress. coronavirus cases have increased gestions in this context and had lodged a police complaint, in 85 cases of riots in Northeast agree to the proposal of the has been a long-standing demand killings. Why is that most of the On Priyanka Gandhi being sharply in 25 districts of UP in also raised the issue of maxi- he said. The SHO said some Delhi and assign 24 cases of Delhi Police. of the workers, but, the decision victims (of crimes) are Brahmins? dubbed a Twitter leader by rivals, July," she said in a tweet in Hindi. mum testing," she said. The dis- members of the girl's family protests against the Citizenship Sources said that there was a is a strategic one which will be What is the intention of the state including the BJP, the 46-year-old There has been a jump of 200 ease has taken this "gigantic were booked for abetting the Amendment Act (CAA) to meeting between Baijal and taken by the CWC and Priyanka government," he asked. former Lok Sabha MP from per cent in COVID-19 cases in form" because of the lack of suicide. The main accused was special public prosecutors, Sisodia through video confer- ji herself." "The Vikas Dubey encounter Dhaurahra said, "They have three districts of UP, 400 per cent attention to testing, delay in giv- arrested on Thursday evening sources said. ence on Friday to settle the dif- Accusing the UP government on face of it looks fake and the nothing else to say. Their perfor- in three districts and above ing reports, juggling of data and and remanded to police The lieutenant governor said ference of opinion, but the of "headline management, the intention of the government is mance is zero, and to hide it, they 1,000 per cent in one district, not doing contact tracing prop- custody, the police official said. that he had called the file per- matter could not be resolved. former Union minister also asked suspicious. We (Congress) have are saying such things." Priyanka Gandhi said. erly, Priyanka Gandhi alleged. He has been booked for rape and murder, the SHO said, adding that further invesigations Magistrate records statement of Goa Guv, CM Bengal child rights body to set up new cell were underway. ‘pledge' to work in 3 of family killed as gunman of UAE Consulate in Kerala ‘full cooperation’ to rehabilitate rescued trafficking victims train hits car in Bihar PATNA: Three persons of a PNS n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PNS n PANAJI PNS n KOLKATA family, including a 4-year-old boy, were killed on Saturday The statement of the Kerala Two days after Goa Governor The West Bengal Commission when their car was hit by a Police personnel who was serv- Satya Pal Malik slammed the for Protection of Child Rights train in Bihar's Patna district, ing as a gunman at the UAE state government led by Chief (WBCPCR) has decided to set police said. The Patna-Ranchi Consulate here and allegedly Minister Pramod Sawant over up a new cell for better coordi- Janshatabdi special train hit the tried to end his life, was record- the handling of the coron- nation with the administration vehicle while it was crossing ed on Saturday by a magistrate avirus situation, the Raj to rehabilitate victims trafficked the railway tracks between at a private hospital here. Bhavan on Saturday said that and rescued during the COVID- Potahi and Nadwan stations at Jay Gosh, who was reported both the leaders have pledged 19 outbreak, its chairperson said around 6.35 am, East Central missing by his family since to continue working in "full on Saturday. Railway (ECR) CPRO Rajesh Thursday night, was found from cooperation and synergy". The new cell comprising rep- Kumar said. "It was a clear case near his home at Thumba on The governor, while talk- resentatives of non- govern- of trespass and carelessness Friday morning allegedly with a ing to reporters on Thursday mental organisations (NGOs) on part of the vehicle driver. He slashed wrist, resulting in bleed- had blamed the rising num- will work towards alleviating was crossing the railway tracks ing. "The magistrate came to the reportedly told his family that he least three times the key accused ber of coronavirus cases in mental agony of the rescued vic- WBCPCR in June to register ry on July 6 asking states to illegally...," he said. The train hospital and recorded his state- was facing threats from some in the smuggling case Swapna Goa on an "error of judg- tims and rehabilitating them in complaints and queries by vic- evolve a coordination mecha- was on its way to Gaya when ment. The police are yet to people and was seen tensed. Suresh on July 5, when the gold ment" by the state govern- the post-COVID world, tims of child trafficking and mar- nism among departments to the accident took place, Kumar question him. As of now, his con- The incident comes amid the was seized by Customs. ment, and said it "got satis- WBCPCR chairperson Ananya riage, Chakraborty said. prevent child trafficking, said. The deceased were dition is stable," a senior police sensational gold smuggling case The gold worth around Rs 15 fied" about the COVID-19 Chakraborty said. "We provide support to the besides conducting awareness identified as Sujit (32) and his official said. He was found lying in which the precious metal was crore was received at the airport situation too early. "The cell will focus on administration by helping them drives on the issue of missing wife Nilima (26) and name of near his ancestral home and had brought into the country in a here as a diplomatic cargo In a statement issued here on addressing the problems faced by identify vulnerable groups by children and working with their son is yet to be known, been admitted to a private hos- diplomatic baggage addressed to addressed to an official in the Saturday, Rupesh Kumar the victims during the present networking with NGOs. We are local bodies to trace and recov- Punpun police station SHO pital here. During a search by the the UAE Consulate. Consulate of the United Arab Thakur, secretary to the gover- situation as they are much a support group," she said. er victims. Kundan Kumar Singh said. police on Friday morning, the Ghosh, who was earlier post- Emirates and the Customs have nor, said that the chief minis- stressed now, besides thinking of Chakraborty, however, clar- She said the commission had They were residents of man was found near a vacant ed at the airport here, has been said they suspected a syndicate ter met the governor on Friday their future," she told PTI. ified the decision in this regard constituted similar task forces Anandpuri area of Patna town, plot a few metres away from his with the consulate since 2017 misused the diplomatic immuni- to discuss the issues related to It will work alongside the was not taken in the wake of earlier and those have achieved he said. Bodies were sent for home. The policeman had and had reportedly contacted at ty to smuggle the precious metal. the pandemic in the state. helpline number launched by the the Centre issuing an adviso- success in preventing trafficking. post-mortem, he added. ‘Punjab Govt Move out of media lens to see people's withdrew my Khel Bachchans responding well Ratna nomination’ contribution in Covid-19 fight: Historian to treatment: hospital sources PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI "If you follow the news, if PNS n MUMBAI “Aishwarya had cough. She is Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Billions of people around the you hear about people ok now. Aishwarya and Singh on Saturday clarified globe have radically changed hoarding toilet paper, it's Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Aaradhya will have to be in the the Punjab government's deci- their lifestyles to stop the coro- easy to get the impression son Abhishek Bachchan, daugh- hospital for a couple of days," the sion to withdraw his nomina- navirus from spreading further ter-in-law Aishwarya Rai insider added. Since his diagno- tion for this year's Rajiv Gandhi but one has to move out of the that most people are selfish. Bachchan and granddaughter sis, Amitabh has been regularly Khel Ratna award as he does- media lens to see this, says But if you zoom out, then Aaradhya Bachchan are updating his admires about his n't fit in the eligibility criteria Dutch historian and writer you see that billions of responding well to the treatment health on social media. for country's highest sporting Rutger Bregman. people around the globe to COVID-19, hospital sources “In happy times, in times of ill- honour. "I have been flooded He has come out with a book said on Saturday. ness, you our near and dear, our with calls as to why Punjab "Humankind: A Hopeful radically changed their life- Amitabh, 77, and Abhishek, well wishers, our fans have ever Govt withdrew my name from History" in which he takes some styles to stop the virus from 44, are in the isolation ward of given us unstinting love , affec- Khel Ratna nominations. The of the world's most famous stud- spreading further," he said Nanavati hospital since July 11 tion care and prayer .. we express truth is I am not eligible for ies and events and reframes after they were diagnosed with our bountiful gracious grati- Khel Ratna which primarily them, providing a new perspec- COVID-19, while Aishwarya, 46 Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek, tude to you all .. in these circum- considers the international per- tive on the last 200,000 years of crisis and a pandemic, selfish. But if you zoom out, then an earthquake or a tsunami, there and eight-year-old Aaradhya Aishwarya and Aaradhya) are stances hospital protocol, restric- formances in last three years," human history. humankind has acted some- you see that billions of people is an explosion of cooperation - were shifted to the facility on ok. They are responding well to tive,” the screen icon tweeted on the 40-year-old cricketer tweet- First published in 2019 in the what differently - in a more around the globe radically people from the left to the right, Friday night, almost a week the treatment. They are in the Friday evening. According to ed. "The Punjab Govt is not Netherlands as "De Meeste humane and compassionate changed their lifestyles to stop the rich and poor, young and old, all after they tested positive for the isolation ward. Amitabh Brihanmumbai Municipal at fault here as they have right- Mensen Deugen", it is translat- manner. "If you follow the news, virus from spreading further," he working together. virus. The mother-daughter Bachchan and Abhishek Corporation (BMC),coronavirus ly withdrawn my name. Would ed from the Dutch by Elizabeth if you hear about people hoard- said. He says during this pandem- duo were self-quarantining at Bachchan will be in the hospital cases on in Mumbai rose to urge my friends in media not Manton and Erica Moore. ing toilet paper, it's easy to get the Sociologists have long known ic, we've seen who the real home till Thursday. maybe for a day or two,” a hos- 98,979 with 1,228 new patients to speculate." Bregman feels in this time of impression that most people are that, after a natural disaster like wealth creators are. “They all (referring to pital source said. being reported on Friday. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | JULY 19, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS BJP's demand for CBI probe is Raj governor should recommend President's Rule: Mayawati admission of guilt: Congress PNS n LUCKNOW Bahujan Samaj Party supremo PNS n NEW DELHI/JAIPUR Mayawati said on Saturday that The BJP Rajasthan Governor Kalraj GTB Hospital to make The BJP's demand for a CBI spokesperson Mishra should take cognisance probe into the audio tapes demanded an of the instability in the state and patient records that showed a conspiracy to immediate recommend President's Rule. available online topple the Ashok Gehlot gov- Rajasthan Chief Minister ernment in Rajasthan reaction from the Ashok Gehlot, she said, had NEW DELHI: Patients "amounted to admission of state government openly violated the Anti- undergoing treatment at the guilt" and it was now clear that and called for a Defection law and cheated the Delhi government-run Guru the party was behind the rebel- BSP for a second time by getting Tegh Bahadur Hospital will be lion by Sachin Pilot and others, CBI investigation its MLAs included in the given a unique ID and all their the Congress said on Saturday. into this "saga of Congress. records will be maintained The Congress also cited illegalities and "And it is also evident he did the disqualification notices Pilot and 18 other dissident online, an official said on Pilot and other rebel MLAs an illegal and unconstitutional served on them, as the high court MLAs are challenging the Saturday. "We have started the taking shelter in a hotel in the concocted lies" thing by phone tapping," on Friday extended the hearing Congress move to disqualify process to make it completely BJP-ruled Haryana to allege the and if...it was legal," Congress Congress high command and Mayawati said in a series of into their petition to the next them from the state assembly, computerised. Now, the saffron party's involvement in spokesperson Pawan Khera Ashok Gehlot. Was phone tap- tion from the state government tweets in Hindi. "The governor week. The Rajasthan High Court and were initially asked to send patients won't have to run "horse-trading". told a virtual press conference ping done? Assuming that and called for a CBI investiga- (of Rajasthan) must take cogni- will resume the hearing at 10 am their replies by 1 pm on Friday. around carrying heavy files," "We all witnessed over the in Delhi. you've tapped phones, was the tion into this "saga of illegali- sance of the political deadlock on Monday and Speaker C P Speaker C P Joshi had written Binay Bhushan, the nodal last week the daylight murder Earlier in the day, the BJP standard operating procedure ties and concocted lies". and instability prevailing in Joshi will not take any action on to the court that he will not act officer of the GTB Hospital, of democracy being attempted asked if the Congress govern- followed? Did the Congress Hitting back, Rajasthan min- Rajasthan, and should recom- the disqualification notices till on the notices till 5 pm on Friday, said. The official said patients by the BJP...everyday a new ment in Rajasthan resorted to government in Rajasthan use ister Pratap Singh mend imposition of President's 5.30 pm on Tuesday. by when the court proceedings will be given a unique ID which layer comes out exposing the "unconstitutional" methods to unconstitutional ways to save Khachariyawas said Patra "is a Rule in the state, so that the con- Outside the courtroom, the were earlier expected to be over. will be used to retrieve their records online during direct links of the BJP in cre- tap phones of politicians and themselves when they found generator of lies". dition of democracy in the state Congress and its government in His counsel agreed to extend this treatment. A software has been ating some kind of a crisis in demanded a CBI probe into themselves cornered?" BJP Rajasthan Pradesh Congress does not deteriorate," she said. Rajasthan acted tough, even breather to 5.30 pm on Tuesday developed for this purpose and Rajasthan.... Their (BJP's) only what it called a "saga of illegal- spokesperson Sambit Patra Committee president Govind Sachin Pilot and other sending a police team to a hotel as the division bench of Chief a trial run is being conducted to grievance is that when they ities and concocted lies". asked at a press conference. Singh Dotasra said the BJP Congress dissidents have got a in Gurgaon's Manesar where the Justice Indrajit Mahanty and eliminate any shortcoming, he were murdering democracy, "These are serious questions The BJP spokesperson spokesperson made "an unsuc- four-day reprieve from any dissidents are supposed to be Justice Prakash Gupta had not said. "The entire medical history why were they being recorded that we want to ask the demanded an immediate reac- cessful attempt to save face". action by Rajasthan Speaker on holed up. delivered its order by that time. of the patient, every test report will be available online for patients and doctors by July end," he said. Chennai sees dip in Probe against former NIT-Hamirpur TMC MP urges youth Covid-19 positivity ratio wing to provide all director to begin next week help to needy PNS n CHENNAI PNS n HAMIRPUR (HP) KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress After clocking 37 per cent A committee set up by the MP and senior party leader COVID-19 positivity ratio a Union human resource develop- Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday month ago, the city has now ment (HRD) ministry will initi- exhorted members of its youth brought it down to around 12 ate a probe into alleged irregu- wing to visit households and per cent following measures larities in recruitment and pur- help the needy amid the such as ramped up testing and chases by the former NIT- coronavirus crisis. He also increased surveillance, a top Hamirpur director, an official asked them to "work selflessly" official of the Greater Chennai spokesman said on Saturday. Rajnath offers prayers at in cyclone Amphan-hit districts Corporation said here on This has been a major turning The one-man committee of of the state. Addressing a Saturday. The government point (in bringing down the pos- the HRD ministry led by one of virtual meeting, Banerjee, who announcing a 12-day lockdown itivity ratio). As of today we have its senior officers will be visiting Amarnath cave shrine is also the national president of last month had also been large- achieved a positivity ratio of 10- Hamirpur on Tuesday to inquire the Trinamool Youth Congress, ly beneficial as it reduced peo- 12 per cent, from about 35-37 into the allegations against for- PNS n SRINAGAR praying at the holy shrine. said each member should ple's mobility, GCC per cent a month ago," he said. mer director Professor Vinod The Amarnath cave is consid- identify 10 households and Commissioner G Prakash said. "When 4,000 samples were Yadava, he added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ered to be one of the holiest enquire whether any form of Ramped up testing for coro- tested in the past, there were Local Congress MLA on Saturday visited the holy cave shrines in Hinduism and hun- assistance is required. "The navirus, fever camps and door 1,400-1,500 positive cases. And Rajinder Rana and a section of mittee being set up. and administrative powers of the of Amarnath and offered dreds of thousands of devotees party workers should also surveillance have brought down of the 13,000 samples being staff of the institution had lev- During his visit, the inquiry former director were withdrawn prayers. Singh, who was accom- make an annual pilgrimage to it ensure that people is such the positivity ratio to 10 -12 per tested now, only 1,200 to 1,250 elled allegations of wrongdoing officer will stay at the Satpura by the management of the insti- panied by Chief of Defence across challenging mountainous households are adhering to cent from about 35-37 per cent positive cases are being report- against the former director. hostel of the institution as the tution and had appointed NIT- Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and terrain. His trip to the holy cave COVID-19 safety protocols... just a month ago, he told ed," Prakash added. The Chief Following allegations by Rana NIT guest house has been kept Jalandhar Director Prof. Lalit Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, comes on the second day of his This is the time to work for reporters here. Since March, Minister's decision on enforcing and a section of staff, Union reserved for the staff of the ded- Awasthy as the director of the spent about an hour at the tem- visit to Jammu and Kashmir. humanity and all political diffe- the civic body has conducted the lockdown, which reduced the Minister of State for Finance and icated COVID Care Centre of institution on a temporary basis. ple complex. "Feeling extreme- On Friday, the defence minister rences should be kept aside," over five lakh RT-PCR tests. people's mobility, created a con- Corporate Affairs Anurag the NIT for their night stay, said Yadava is still camping at his ly blessed after praying at Shri reviewed the overall security sce- he said. The membership of the "A month ago, we increased ducive atmosphere to increase Thakur had met HRD Minister a senior administrative officer of official residence and is waiting Amarnathji Holy Cave in nario in Jammu and Kashmir youth wing has crossed 5.5 the testing as per Chief Minister the testing and step up the Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on the institution. for the arrival of the officer from Jammu and Kashmir," Singh with the top military brass, offi- lakh, Banerjee added. K Palaniswami's instruction. household surveillance, he said. this issue that has led to this com- Few days ago, the financial the HRD ministry. tweeted along with a clip of him cials said.

85-year-old cancer patient, wife defeat Akhilesh demand action over self- Woman, AMETHI SELF-IMMOLATION: COVID-19 in Odisha daughter found KENDRAPARA (ODISHA): An immolation bid outside UP CM office 3 cops suspended; 4 including Cong 85-year-old cancer patient and murdered in his septuagenarian wife have PNS n LUCKNOW recovered from COVID-19 in Akhilesh Yadav Odisha's Kendrapara district, BSP and SP attacked the UP gov- (@yadavakhilesh) Haryana leader booked for 'criminal conspiracy' officials said on Saturday. ernment on Saturday after a "Is the attempt made by two PNS n CHANDIGARH PNS n AMETHI/LUCKNOW in the past. Safia and her daugh- Surendra Pati, who is suffering woman and her daughter set ter set themselves on fire outside from throat cancer, and his 78- themselves on fire outside the women to set themselves A 45-year-old woman and her The Amethi police has sus- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's year-old wife Sabitri have been CM office alleging police inac- afire not enough to wake up a teenage daughter were found pended three policemen after a office in the state capital around cured of COVID-19 and both tion in a land dispute case in sleeping government or is it murdered in their house in woman from the district and her 5.40 pm on Friday, police said. have been discharged from a Amethi, saying it should take the that an insensitive govern- Haryana's Panipat district, daughter set themselves on fire The police personnel posted medical facility, Kendrapara incident seriously and act against ment and chief minister are police said on Saturday. outside the chief minister's office there swung into action when district Collector Samarth Verma the officers responsible for it. The woman and her in Lucknow on Friday alleging they saw the women engulfed in said. "...they inspire many to Bahujan Samaj Party chief waiting for any other major daughter, 17, were found inaction in a land dispute case, flames and rescued them. The beat the disease. Our best Mayawati said the mother and incident? Is there something dead with their throats slit officials said. two were taken to the civil hos- wishes to them," the collector her daughter were "compelled to known as a government in and stab wounds on the bod- The Lucknow police, howev- pital for treatment, they said. tweeted. The man was admitted set themselves afire" as they did Uttar Pradesh?" ies, Panipat Model Town er, said the women were instigat- A video of the incident went to the Acharya Harihar Regional not get justice from the Amethi not enough to wake up a sleep- SHO, Sunil Kumar, said over ed by Congress leader Anoop viral on social media. Cancer Centre in Cuttack on administration. Samajwadi Party ing government or is it that an the phone. Patel to set themselves on fire as Dr. Ashutosh Dubey, medical June 8 for chemotherapy, while president Akhilesh Yadav said insensitive government and chief Police said they are probing the The incident was reported part of a "criminal conspiracy" superintendent of Shyama his spouse was attending to him the incident should "wake up" an minister are waiting for any matter. The women suffered on Friday night when the and a case has been filed against superintendent of police and Prasad Mookerji Civil Hospital, at the hospital. On June 29, both "insensitive government". other major incident? Is there burn injuries and were admitted neighbours of the victims saw him along with three others. action will be taken once the Lucknow, told PTI, "The moth- of them had tested positive for "UP government should take something known as a govern- to the civil hospital; they are said the bodies lying in a pool of According to Lucknow civil report comes," Amethi Superin- er has sustained 90 per cent COVID-19, Kendrapara this incident seriously, and deliv- ment in Uttar Pradesh?" SP to be critical, police said. blood, the station house officer hospital authorities, the woman tendent of Police Khyati Garg burns and is in a serious condi- Additional District Medical er justice to the aggrieved. Action president Akhilesh Yadav said in The incident took place at 5.40 said. sustained 90 per cent burns and said on Saturday. No suicide note tion. Her daughter sustained 15 Officer (ADMO) M H Beig said. should also be initiated against a tweet in Hindi. pm in Lucknow's high-security The neighbours had come to is on life support, while her was recovered from Safia or her per cent burns and is stable. The The couple was admitted to a the officers who showed laxity in A woman and her daughter zone, where the assembly and the check on the mother and the daughter is stable. daughter Gudia, she said. mother has been put on life sup- designated COVID-19 hospital in this regard, so that such incidents set themselves on fire in front of Lok Bhawan - the office of Chief daughter as loud noise was "Three policemen including Garg and Amethi District port." Lucknow Police Cuttack. After undergoing do not happen in future," the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath - is coming from their television, the in-charge SHO of Jamo Magistrate Arun Kumar said Commissioner Sujeet Pandey treatment for 10 days, they were Mayawati in a tweet in Hindi. Minister's Office on Friday located. The police personnel he said. A case has been regis- police station in Amethi have Safia (55) had a dispute with her said prima facie it appears that discharged when they tested "Is the attempt made by two allegedly over police inaction in posted there rescued the women, tered and and investigation is been suspended. The matter is neighbour over a drain and the the incident was part of a con- negative for the infection, he women to set themselves afire a land dispute case in Amethi. they said. underway, Kumar added. being probed by the additional two had even exchanged blows spiracy. said. Sushant Singh Rajput death: Aditya Shootings resume in shadow of corona, fear Chopra records his statement factor up as Bachchans and other test positive PNS n MUMBAI PNS n MUMBAI While several TV serials the situation is with the pandem- Filmmaker and Yash Raj Films ic and lockdown. Given that (YRF) chairman Aditya Chopra News of the Bachchans testing have resumed shooting Abhishek has tested positive, his on Saturday recorded his state- positive for COVID-19 has with trepidation, taking health and the health of every ment with the Mumbai Police in lengthened the shadows of precautions such as team member comes first. We connection with actor Sushant anxiety for the entertainment have time till our release in Singh Rajput death case, an offi- industry that is just beginning limiting the number of October,” Pandit told PTI. cial said. to tiptoe its way out of lock- people on set, He added that his team will Police have sought informa- down and gets back on set ever sanitisation tunnels and expedite the post-production tion about a contract signed so cautiously. process and is exploring a closed between Rajput and YRF from While several TV serials have even tweaking studio for shooting to minimise Chopra who visited Versova resumed shooting with trepida- storylines, films have the risk and reduce any kind of police station this morning and tion, taking precautions such as been slower to get off interaction. left after four hours, the official reason behind Rajput ending his Maharashtra Home Minister limiting the number of people on "We will follow all the guide- said. The "Chhichore" actor, 34, contract with YRF, the official Anil Deshmukh on Friday dis- set, sanitisation tunnels and even the blocks lines laid down by the authori- was found hanging at his apart- said. Earlier, the police had missed the need for a CBI probe tweaking storylines, films have ties like sanitisation tunnels at the ment in Mumbai on June 14. No recorded statement of YRF's into the death case of Rajput, say- been slower to get off the blocks. and Abhishek were hospitalised of TV shows despite strict safe- starts. The last four-five days of shoot location, medical assis- suicide note was found from the casting director Shanoo Sharma. ing the Mumbai police are capa- The new normal had barely earlier, Aishwarya and her ty measures. shooting left for Abhishek tance, mandatory masks for all spot by the police. The police had recorded state- ble of handling the matter. On begun when four members of the daughter were admitted Friday The ripple effect was felt Bachchan's “The Big Bull” will be staff, minimal crew presence The police are investigating ments of 34 persons, including Thursday, Rhea Chakraborty Bachchan family, Amitabh, son evening. immediately as the industry, at a pushed again, said co-producer and sanitisation at all other allegations that professional rival- Rajput's family members and demanded a CBI inquiry to Abhishek, daughter-in-law And the fear factor went up standstill since March when the Anand Pandit. touchpoints," he added. ry, besides clinical depression, close friends like actors Rhea understand what "pressures" Aishwarya Rai and granddaugh- several notches. There have also nation went into lockdown to “We had always maintained Several other films are also drove the actor to suicide. Police Chakraborty and Sanjana Sanghi, prompted Rajput to take the ter Aaradhya, tested positive for been several cases of COVID-19 prevent the spread of the coro- that dates might be moved ahead waiting in line for things to get are also trying to understand the in connection with the case. extreme step of suicide. the infection. While Amitabh among cast and crew members navirus, resumed work in fits and by a few weeks given how fluid back to normal. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | JULY 19, 2020 money 06

Maritime Single-window clearance to body MASSA US FDI to India crosses hails Centre's expedite aviation sector proposals decision $40 bn this year: Report PNS n MUMBAI PNS n NEW DELHI SPNS n NEW DELHI The Civil Aviation Ministry has set up a single-window Hailing the Centre's decision The Foreign Direct Investment The American clearance mechanism to expe- to permit sign-off of foreign (FDI) from the US to India has dite various investment propos- seafarers in India as a his- crossed the USD 40 billion companies, als in the domestic aviation toric move, global maritime mark so far this year, reflecting during the industry. "MoCA (Ministry of body MASSA on Saturday the growing confidence of COVID-19 Civil Aviation) has an said they will facilitate the American companies in the Investment Clearance Cell travel of foreign seafarers. country, the head of an India- pandemic have (ICC) for prompt assistance MASSA said the move centric business advocacy shown a great and clearance," the ministry The ICC will also identify projects and comes as a huge relief for group has said. said in a tweet on Saturday. report to EGoS and maintain active about 1.2 million seafarers The American companies, confidence in The setting up of the ICC was globally who are involved in during the COVID-19 pan- India and its announced by Finance Minister contacts with investors and work with the international trade demic, which has battered the Nirmala Sitharaman in 2020- the states, duly adopting ways of on- routes. world economy, have shown a leadership, said 2021 Union Budget in February The Ministry of Home great confidence in India and dence in India is high. India said, adding that the move was Mukesh Aghi this year, as per MoCA. boarding the states to make them a Affairs on July 17 accepted its leadership, said Mukesh still remains a very promising going on in the last three years According to a ministry order part of the institutional set-up a proposal of the shipping Aghi, president of the US- market for the global investors. of the Trump administration, of July 16, the link of which has ministry and issued a India Strategic and Partnership If you look at the USD 20 bil- but gained momentum during giants like Google and been attached with the tweet, Standard Operating Forum (USISPF), which keeps lion… not just the US, but the coronavirus pandemic. Facebook announcing big the cell was also set up follow- ences, among others, the MoCA and its cargo and logistics busi- Protocol for repatriation of a track of the major US FDIs (investment) has also come “We feel that Prime Minister investments in India shows ing an order from the order said. ness subsidiary AIACLS, one foreign seafarers from in India. “Year to date invest- from other geographies such as (Narendra Modi's) intention is that people are losing trust in Department of Promotion of The ICC will also identify from the Directorate General of Indian Ports during COVID ment from the US, including the Middle East and the Far very high. The challenges lie on China and India is emerging as Industry and Trade (DPIT) on projects and report to EGoS and Civil Aviation and one to be co- -19 pandemic. the recent ones, is over USD 40 East. “So, India still remains a the execution side. Efforts are a big competitor. July 1 in this regard. maintain active contacts with opted by the chairman as per It permits sign-off of for- billion,” Aghi said. very, very bullish market for being made to encourage man- At the same time, he rued The 10-member ICC will be investors and work with the the requirements, it added. eign seafarers working on In recent weeks alone, the the investor community,” Aghi ufacturing… I've never seen it that India continues to be a headed by Amber Dubey, joint states, duly adopting ways of on- The Indian aviation sector is vessels other than cruise announcement of the FDI into said in response to a question. so better. The policy frame- protectionist country. secretary in the aviation min- boarding the states to make hit severely by the coronavirus vessels at Indian ports and to India has been over USD 20 The USISPF has been work- work is moving in the right “The question is how do you istry, according to the MoCA them a part of the institutional pandemic and economic down- allow these seafarers to go billion, he said, referring to the ing with New Delhi to bring in direction,” he said. define protectionism... the order. set-up, it said. turn. Ratings agency Icra abroad on Vande Bharat announcements made by some FDI into India… playing a key Early this week, Larry administration here is saying The ICC has been mandated Besides, the ICC will also expects India's GDP to contract flights or non-scheduled of the top companies like role in encouraging American Kudlow, the White House America first and India is say- to serve as a single-window sys- identify policy and regulatory by 9.5 per cent this fiscal on commercial flights or char- Google, Facebook and companies planning to move Economic Advisor, told ing vocal for local…,” Aghi tem for attracting investment issues that come in the way of account of the localised lock- tered flights. Walmart. “Investors' confi- their bases out of China, he reporters that the US tech added. and its terms of reference investments and engage with downs put in place by various include accelerating invest- potential investors to bring the state governments and rising ments, bringing projects to the proposal for consideration of cases of coronavirus infection. Empowered Group of EGoS, the order stated. India's COVID-19 cases Secretaries (EGoS) which Of the rest nine members on surged to 10,38,716, while the ‘New Form 26AS to have details of Zydus Cadila gets require special incentive, poli- board, five are from the aviation death toll from the disease rose cy interventions, expeditious ministry, one each from to 26,273 on Saturday, accord- high-value financial transactions’ USFDA nod to market clearances and systematic refer- Airports Authority of India ing to government data. PNS n NEW DELHI been revamped to an ''Annual Information Statement'' which headache tablets 33 employees The Income Tax Department apart from the TDS/ TCS IOCL's Paradip on Saturday said the new Form details, shall now contain com- PNS n NEW DELHI of Hindustan 26AS would have additional prehensive information relat- details of taxpayers' high-value ing to specified financial trans- Drug firm Zydus Cadila on refinery to be shut financial transactions under- actions, payment of taxes, Saturday said it has received Unilever test taken during a financial year demand/ refund and pend- final approval from the US and would facilitate voluntary ing/completed proceedings health regulator to market positive compliance and ease of e-filing undertaken by a taxpayer in a generic Butalbital, PNS n HARIDWAR for 22 days of I-T returns. particular financial year that Acetaminophen and Caffeine PNS n HARIDWAR refinery premises to prevent Form 26AS is an annual has to be mentioned in the combination tablets to treat Thirty-three employees of a any congregation in the area, consolidated tax statement that income tax returns. symptoms of tension unit of Hindustan Unilever The oil refinery of Indian Oil he said. can be accessed from the categories to help taxpayers In a statement, CBDT said headaches. here have tested positive for Corporation Ltd (IOCL) at The decision to undertake income-tax website by tax- recall all their major financial the Department used to receive The company has received COVID-19 in two days, offi- Paradip in Odisha's the annual maintenance work payers using their Permanent transactions so that they have information like cash final approval from the United cials said on Friday. The unit Jagatsinghpur district will in the plant has been taken by Account Number (PAN). a ready reckoner while filing deposit/withdrawal from sav- States Food and Drug was closed temporarily on the remain shut for 22 days from IOCL authorities and the dis- The earlier Form 26AS used the ITR, the Central Board of ing bank accounts, sale/pur- Administration (USFDA) to orders of the district magistrate July 25 for maintenance work, trict administration, to give information regarding Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a chase of immovable property, market Butalbital, and its premises thoroughly a senior official said on Mohapatra said. tax deducted at source and tax statement. credit card payments, pur- Acetaminophen and Caffeine treat symptom complex of ten- sanitised. The company's man- Saturday. "Periodic maintenance work collected at source relating to In May, CBDT had notified chase of shares, debentures, tablets in strengths of sion (or muscle contraction) agement had sent the swab Nearly 800 workers from of the refinery is essential for a PAN, besides certain addi- the revised Form 26AS, con- foreign currency, mutual 50mg/325mg/40 mg, Zydus headaches, Zydus Cadila said. samples of its employees for nearby areas will be engaged ensuring operational safety tional information including taining details of tax collected funds, cash payment for goods Cadila said in a statement. The group now has 294 testing to a private lab. for carrying out the mainte- and efficiency," Paradip IOCL details of other taxes paid, or deducted at source which and services, etc. from “spec- The drug will be manufac- approvals and has filed over 390 Twenty people tested posi- nance activity at the refinery refinery PRO, S S Patra, said. refunds and TDS defaults. will now include information ified persons" like banks, tured at Nesher Pharma's man- abbreviated new drug applica- tive on Thursday and 13 more plant, while adhering to The last such maintenance But now, the new form will pertaining to property and mutual funds, institutions issu- ufacturing facility at St. Louis in tions (ANDAs) since the com- on Friday, Chief Medical COVID-19 safety protocols, activity was undertaken in have Statement of Financial share transactions. ing bonds and registrars since the US, it added. This combi- mencement of the filing Officer S N Jha said. All the Jagatsinghpur District March 2018, he added. Transactions (SFTs) in various With this, Form 26AS has Financial Year 2016 onwards. nation medication is used to process, it added. employees who tested positive Collector Sangram Keshari Commissioned in 2016 and have been admitted in the iso- Mohapatra said. considered as the energy gate- lation ward of a hospital and Prohibitory orders under way to eastern India, the refin- the unit where they worked Section 144 of CrPC will be ery has a capacity of 15 million Former Fed officials urge more has been sealed, he said. imposed around the IOCL tonnes per annum. efforts to bolster economy PNS n WASHINGTON state and local governments. Arbitrator awards Rs 4,800 cr to Congress, which has The administration and many Former Federal Reserve Chairs already provided more GOP members of Congress Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen than $3 trillion in are arguing for restraint, saying DCHL in dispute with BCCI urged Congress on Friday to the federal government should do more to help the economy support, is scheduled not be bailing out states. PNS n MUMBAI mination of franchise as illegal, notice for termination of the deal with the devastating coro- But in their statement, Yellen the lawyer added. franchise to DCHL and the navirus pandemic, such as to begin negotiations and Bernanke said, “The enor- An arbitrator on Friday award- After the BCCI conceptu- termination was confirmed a extending increased unem- next week mous loss of revenue from the ed over Rs 4,800 crore to alised IPL T20 tourna- day before expiry of the 30-day ployment benefits and provid- recession, together with the Deccan Chronicles ment in 2008, period granted to respond to ing assistance to hard-hit states new responsibilities imposed by Holding Ltd DCHL was the notice, the lawyer said. and local governments, some- the economy has endured. the pandemic, has put state and (DCHL) in its dis- declared success- The HC in September 2012 thing many Republicans Congress, which has already local budgets deeply in the pute against the ful bidder for appointed retired Supreme ‘Huge biz opportunities oppose. provided more than USD 3 tril- red.” The two argued that Board of Control franchise Court Justice C K Thakker as The two former Fed leaders, lion in support, is scheduled to Congress needs to avoid the for Cricket in India Deccan Chargers the sole Arbitrator to decide making their first appearances begin negotiations next week mistakes made during the Great (BCCI) over ter- from Hyderabad, the matter. The sole arbitrator for Indian food and before a congressional panel on further support. Recession when state and local mination of the and an agreement on Friday upheld the termina- since leaving the central bank, Yellen and Bernanke, in a governments did not get ade- company's Indian was signed between tion to be illegal and granted praised the efforts already made joint statement to a House quate support and this ended Premier League (IPL) Deccan Chargers and damages to the tune of Rs 630 by the Fed and Congress but said Oversight subcommittee, said up making the downturn worse franchise team, a DCHL the BCCI for ten years. crores and compensation to beverages industry’ both should be ready to do more that the new measure should and the subsequent recovery lawyer said. But on August 11, 2012, the DCHL to the tune of Rs 4160 given the severity of the shock provide substantial support to painfully slow.. The arbitrator held the ter- BCCI issued a show-cause crores. PNS n NEW DELHI The Trade Indian businesses need to explore the opportunities in Promotion Council HDFC Bank Q1 Canada as the North of India (TPCI) said Last date for ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat App American country can be a profit rises 20 pc very important market for the that the food domestic food and beverages sector has shown to Rs 6,659 cr companies, trade promotion phenomenal Innovation Challenge' extended to July 26 body TPCI said on Saturday. PNS n NEW DELHI The Trade Promotion growth to the tune PNS n NEW DELHI entries was previously July 18, lion-dollar app economy. Council of India (TPCI) said of 27 per cent in which has now been extended. "Just the top three companies HDFC Bank on Saturday that the food sector has shown In view of strong response "AatmaNirbhar Bharat App with maximum downloads of reported 19.6 per cent rise in phenomenal growth to the the markets such coming in, the government has Innovation Challenge, apps this year have a total mar- standalone net profit at Rs tune of 27 per cent in the mar- as the US and extended the last date for sub- launched by Prime Minister ket cap of almost USD 2 trillion 6,658.62 crore for June quar- kets such as the US and mission of entries for the Narendra Modi on July 4 has and are growing very fast," it ter of the current financial Canada. "We feel that Canada Canada 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat App seen a very enthusiastic said. year.The country's largest can be a very important mar- Innovation Challenge' to July response from tech entrepre- The applicants for the chal- private sector lender clocked ket for Indian food and bev- 26, 2020. neurs and startups from across lenge are from all over the a net profit of Rs 5,568.16 erages industry as Canada has pandemic to go into a recov- According to an official the country. So far, 2,353 country including remote and crore in April-June 2019-20. a large population, about 2.4 ery phase for the business. release, 2,353 entries have so entries have been received small towns. Income of the bank rose to Rs million, of the Indian diaspo- Indian ethnic and organic food far been received across the across the eight categories This shows the talent that 34,453.28 crore in June quar- ra," TPCI Chairman Mohit has huge demand in Canada eight categories identified. identified," an official state- exists in our country and this ter 2020-21 from Rs SIngla said in a statement. He and is witnessing good growth. IT and Communications ment added. App Innovation Challenge is 32,361.84 crore in the year- said that the council in asso- Food sector will be more than Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad These include 1,496 entries the right opportunity for ago same period, HDFC ciation with the High positive overall," Bisaria said. has also tweeted, "Keeping in from individuals and about Indian tech developers, entre- Bank said in a regulatory fil- Commission of India in India's top exports to Canada view the enthusiastic participa- 857 from organisations and preneurs and companies to ing. The bank improved on Ottawa organised a virtual include pharma, automobiles, tion from app developers and companies. Among those build for India at a scale, that its asset front with gross non- buyer-seller meet on food and frozen shrimps, gems and jew- innovators the last date for received from individuals, is unparalleled anywhere in the performing assets (NPAs) beverages products recently. ellery, iron and steel pipeline submitting your entries for around 788 applications are 414 social networking, 136 downloads, the official state- world, the statement said. falling to 1.36 per cent of the Quoting High for gas, and plastics. #AatmaNirbharBharat App ready to use and the remain- games, 238 office and work ment added. The true challenge will be to gross advances as on June 30, Commissioner Ajay Bisaria, The main imports are dried Innovation Challenge has been ing 708 are under develop- from home, 75 news and 96 The statement further said identify the apps that are 2020 from 1.40 per cent by the council said this was the and shelled lentils, paper roll extended to 26th July, 2020". ment. under entertainment category. that the AatmaNirbhar Bharat robust, scalable, secure with an June-end 2019. first virtual buyer-seller meet for newsprint, coal, petroleum The challenge is hosted on The category-wise breakup Around 389 apps have been App ecosystem has the poten- easy to use interface and give In value terms, gross NPAs during the lockdown period. and crude oil, potassium chlo- the Innovate Portal of MyGov. of the apps submitted includes submitted under the 'others' tial to unlock value for the users an experience that will or bad loans were at Rs "It is a very positive sign that ride as fertiliser, and unworked It may be recalled that the 380 under business, 286 health category. Around 100 of these Indian tech startups and help make them come back to the 13,773.46 crore as against Rs we are looking beyond the diamond. deadline for submission of and wellness, 339 e-learning, apps have more than 100,000 them get a pie of the multi tril- app, it added. 11,768.95 crore. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | JULY 19, 2020 special 07

Dengue, Malaria are all set to join COVID-19 to rain more trouble this monsoon. MUSBA HASHMI looks at what can be done to curb this fearsome TRIPLETRIPLEthreesome WHAMMYWHAMMY

rolonged fever, chills, nausea and diarrhea, the symptoms which once Pwere considered normal are now suf- ficient to give someone a miny heartattack. Come fever, and one is horrified by the thoughts of having suffering from the dan- gerous flu — COVID-19. The mere thought of catching the infection is enough to make you feel sick. However, these symptoms are com- mon in the Monsoon season, when other killer diseases, though not as lethal as the Coronavirus, still capable of claiming many lives like dengue, malaria, jaundice and typhoid are a part and parcel of the heavy showers. Given that the healthcare facilities are already struggling with the pandemic, these diseases are going to add further pressure on the hospital staff. While some of the big players in the healthcare sector are well-equipped to battle this double fight, the pressure will be the most on the Government hospitals. More so, because people these days have turned a blind eye towards these dis- eases. “With the onset of monsoon, dengue and malaria cases are going to rise in the months of August, September and October. On the sidelines of coronavirus pandem- ic, dengue and malaria are going to be the most difficult diseases to treat. All these diseases are going to put a lot of pressure on our healthcare ecosystem,” says Dr P Venkata Krishnan, Internal Medicine, Paras Hospital, Gurugram. The healthcare system, he says, is going to crumble if too many cases of dengue and malaria are going to come. guish the disease. “Also the COVID and tackle the surge in patients. However, what are gastroenteritis viruses too which cause Coronavirus itself. Therefore, there will be “Other than these two, some other non-COVID areas are separate and staff needs to be done is that a patient should similar havoc and can be a matter of con- added pressure either on the Government common diseases are chikungunya and are dedicated to one unit at a stretch — all first consult his local physician and when fusion. “Diarrhea, vomiting and in some or the hospitals. If malaria or dengue out- leptospirosis, which also arises during this members of the staff working in COVID he advises the patient to get hospitalised cases mild fever are some of the symptoms break is there, then Coronavirus will dis- time. These diseases are caused by mos- ward are tested and quarantined for the then the patient should turn to the big hos- of the gastroenteritis virus, which is appear,” he says. quito bite and contaminated water respec- stipulated period as per the protocol,” Das pitals. Having said that, all big hospitals prevalent during the Monsoon. This could The reason behind this, he says, is the tively. Even the cases of jaundice and says. have their COVID and non-COVID create a bit of confusion because these innate immunity that is developed by a dis- hepatitis rise in the monsoon, they all can Dr Suranjeet Chatterjee, Senior wards. At Apollo, we have 300 beds for symtoms overlap with Coronavirus. ease and is like plasma therapy. “This is a be equally dangerous like malaria, dengue Consultant, Internal Medicine, Corona patients, out of which some are Unfortunately, the patients have to be test- natural plasma therapy. If someone gets and chikungunya. Management of these Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals tells you vacant. The credit goes to the people who ed for COVID-19 as well,” he tells you. dengue, the antibodies will then act as a diseases needs holistic views and especial- that dengue and malaria patients need to have understood the disease and those To curb these diseases, he says, one shield against Coronavirus too, for about ly if the patient is COVID-19 and acquires visit hospitals and there’s no escaping from with mild symptoms are treating them- needs to keep an eye on the kind of water three months,” Aggarwal tells you. one of these. Co-managing these infec- that. selves at home. But yes, if you talk about he drinks. “Gastroenteritis diseases occur He tells you that there is no possibil- tions is going to be very painful and is “From day one, even when COVID- 20 days back, we had 70 patients waiting MANY BIG HOSPITALS mainly because of drinking contaminat- ity of a dengue or malaria patient catch- going to put a lot of pressure on the 19 was at its peak in Delhi, we have main- for beds. Also, the 400 non-COVID wards HAVE QUITE A FEW ed water, therefore, it is important to keep ing Coronavirus during his hospital visit. healthcare system to take care of these tained that non-COVID conditions should are all empty these days, the reason being a check on the kind of water you are drink- “Dengue or malaria is a mosquito-borne patients and give them best care possible,” not be ignored. A lot of people are dying people not wanting to visit any healthcare BEDS VACANT FOR ing, especially in the monsoons — July to disease. There is no relation of immunity Krishnan says. of non-COVID issues because of delayed facility because they have a fear of catch- PATIENTS. THEREFORE, September. Go for packaged bottled water. in such a case. It’s all about mosquito bites. He adds that in order to eliminate any or no treatment. In such a case, if a patient ing infection. As compared to last year, Stopping for a chilled glass of water at the Therefore, it is out of question that a risks involved mosquito bite prevention is has dengue or malaria there is no way he during this time we had all 700 beds full HOSPITALS ARE READY roadside vendor is a big no. Staying dengue or malaria patient can catch infec- important. “One needs to wear such can be treated at home. It is there but that of patients with several diseases. You take TO HANDLE DENGUE hydrated is of utmost importance,” he tells tion from a hospital. Even if he gets in con- clothes that cover the body in the maxi- doesn’t mean one wouldn’t seek medical any big hospital for that matter, they have you. tact with the virus, like I said before, his mum way and use mosquito repellent help. So my first advice for a person who quite a few beds vacant for patients. But AND MALARIA Dr KK Aggarwal, , President CMAAO, antibodies will prevent him catching creams. Keep your environment clean, is sick is to consult a doctor and seek pro- this doesn’t mean, all the patients should PATIENTS AS WELL. President HCFI, and Editor in chief — infection,” he tells you. don’t let the water stagnate in any place be fessional help. Because most of the times, rush to hospitals, that would be an unnec- Medtalks.Cmaao — Confederation of He goes on to explain that an area can it in the cooler, flower pot or any vessel. people do teleconsultations and things are essary stress for the hospital staff, their BUT THIS DOESN'T Medical Associations of Asia and only see either a dengue outbreak or a Moist places are the best breeding ground superficial in there. A physical examina- local physician stays relevant in this case,” MEAN THAT ALL THE OceaniaHCFI- Heart Care Foundation of malaria one. “It is like mosquitoes too have for mosquitoes. Not only the house, one tion is a must when it comes to such health he tells you. India, however, denies the fact that there their designated areas. The one which needs to keep the society and nearby loca- issues. We would have saved a lot of non- People learning about Corona, he PATIENTS SHOULD can be a surge in dengue or malaria cases, causes dengue breeds in a different area tions clean too,” he tells you. COVID patients if they would have come says, is a good thing but he fears that peo- RUSH TO HOSPITALS, given the pandemic situation. “There is an than the one which is responsible for Dr Manjeetha Nath Das, Internal to us on time,” he tells you. ple would become complacent about the unwritten law: Ek mayaan mein do tal- spreading malaria. Such is the case with Medicine, Columbia Asia hospital, tells you Though last year Delhi saw less num- disease. THAT WOULD BE AN warein nahin rehti. It is very unlikely that viruses. But yes, those parts of India, that the hospital hasn’t reported any ber of Dengue cases because a lot was done He agrees that there might be risks we can see a dengue or malaria outbreak. which are now don’t have as many cases dengue or malaria case till date. to curb the disease that is at times just as involved with people suffering from UNNECESSARY STRESS Two epidemics can’t happen together. of Coronavirus or are free from it, “There is no reported case of dengue killer as COVID-19, if not more. However, dengue and malaria visiting the hospitals, FOR THE Therefore, I don’t anticipate any rise in might see a dengue or malaria outbreak,” or malaria in our hospital so far. However, keeping in mind the current scenario peo- given the Corona situation. “But this malaria or dengue cases,” he explains. he tells you. these are common diseases in monsoon ple have to be more careful because all the doesn’t mean that dengue is any less of a HOSPITAL STAFF Moreover, about 30 per cent popula- But this doesn’t mean that one can live until October due to water accumulation. attention these days is towards fighting the disease. We have seen three years back how — DR SURANJEET CHATTERJEE tion of Delhi has already been affected by in oblivion and become complacent We must be careful because in case of any pandemic. people died of it. Therefore, it is impor- COVID-19, the antibodies in these peo- about the two diseases. Precautions are a co-infection of dengue or malaria and Dr Chatterjee denies the fact that the tant to get proper treatment. As far as ple won’t allow any new infection to enter must. “We have been telling people since COVID, managing the patient will become rising cases of dengue and malaria could Corona risks are concerned, we have the body for the next three months. eternity about the preventive measures. far more challenging now,” Das tells you pose a challenge on the health infrastruc- seen that the fatality rate is very low, hence “We don’t expect these patients to suf- To be on the safer side, all the safety mea- She says that in certain diseases where ture of the country, especially for the big it is advisable that, if needed, people should fer from dengue or malaria. For those who sures should be followed with utmost the symptoms are similar to COVID-19, hospitals. visit the hospital,” Chatterjee says. haven’t suffered from Corona, can only get care. Surroundings should be kept clean the hospital has a fever protocol to distin- “All big hospitals are built in a way to Apart from dengue and malaria, there one disease — dengue, malaria or and hygienic at all times,” he tells you. sunday magazine WE'RE SO BUSY WATCHING OUT FOR WHAT'S JUST AHEAD OF US THAT WE DON'T TAKE TIME TO tarot 8 ENJOY WHERE WE ARE — BILL WATTERSON Vijayawada, July 19, 2020

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

MADHU KOTIYA

ARIES March 21-April 19 LEO July 23-Aug 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 This week there are strong chances of you catching There is a need to bring positive changes to your lifestyle You are feeling stuck or restricted in your life. You need seasonal ailments. If you feel that something is amiss for good health. Make sure you are not doing too many to get in touch with why you are feeling this way, and with your body, follow through your concern. Stay things at a time. Anger, aggression and hyper actions work to release yourself from these restrictions. Your away from fast colours. Light pastel colours are good could affect your health. You could bring remarkable health could be affected if you are not open and for you. Meditate when you get the time and stay as changes in personal life by correcting yourself in certain expressive. Learn to express yourself, share your sorrow close to natural. Your exceptional sense of cooperation matters. Check your diet, exercise and working hours. On and happiness to maintain equilibrium. More than and bonding with people at workplace will be your the work front, you are practical in your approach and physical, mental peace is required at this time. On the valuable asset. You will progress by leaps and bounds, very hard working. Determination and courage will be work front, things are not as good as you might have provided you talk to your boss about your findings. applied to all your endeavours. Results may be slow in expected this week. If you are willing to put yourself in This week you may be dealing with some conflict at coming but you will hold your own. You may need a limelight, you might feel cheated. Some other person will home. If you’re looking for love, you may need to boost to attain your goals. Engage with your partner take the credit of your hard work. Beware of insecure and behave with a great deal of humility with your partner. through art, music and entertainment. Your final decision overly suspicious people. On the relationship front, this You are filled with great mental and physical energy this matters a lot to someone. Express your confirmation or is a fairly good week which has happiness, laughter and week. Allow your partner to have his or her space. rejection. Present a gift to someone you love. sharing time with loved ones.

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TAURUS April 20-May 20 VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22 CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 Keeping your stress level manageable is a must to stay in This week health may be affected, so sleep well and take You have been thinking about bringing a major change in good health. Deal with any problems that come up adequate rest. Be open to spiritual healing, but if you are your life. Something is stirring within you. There is a physically. Ensure proper rest and avoid alcohol or struggling with a serious illness, know that a cure is not feeling of dissatisfaction in life. Improve your life by intoxication. If you need healing, ask for it on both the always equated with healing. You may require some bringing more spirituality and fantasy into the picture. literal and the spiritual planes. Professionally, if you work therapy or surgery. Professionally, you will be able to Moderation is the key to good health. Professionally, emotionally, things may not turn out well for you this make a mark this week. You will be confident of your ensure that your day-to-day affairs are in order. If not, week. You need to take some firm decisions on certain choices and decisions. A fortunate outcome is indicated there is a need for good time management and financial matters. Financial matters should be dealt with extra whatever you do or start at this time. Your skills and management. Check your expenditure/investments. It precautions. Those looking for a job, a female in your life potentials will be duly recognised. Relations will be may sound tedious having to focus your attention on will lend you support and come to your aid. Your energy supportive and you will have new feelings and new these mundane issues but these are fundamentals which and confidence will increase dramatically. This week hopes. You are not serious in life and commitments are a pave the way for success in career. Increasing domestic some impulsive decisions could make your relations pain for you. Don’t let your desire for an easy-going life requirements could affect the quality of your work. Look complicated. Be careful as you may be swept off your make you overlook the real and deep love that may come at life more joyfully. You will spend time on entertainment feet. your way. and celebrating life.

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GEMINI May 21-June 20 LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22 AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 Those of you who have not been feeling well recently, This week the health is good. You have the confidence and This week energy and stamina will be outstanding. You will feel a surge of good health. Consider alternate present yourself as strong, vibrant and persevering. Things have confidence in yourself and present yourself as therapy, you may benefit greatly from it. This is an will get better with the warmth and care of your loved strong. Everything seems to get better than what it was excellent time for you to undertake some form of ones. Don’t push yourself too hard. Withdraw for a earlier. New opportunity on the job front will arrive this spiritual study, that you may have thought about in the moment and take a break to restore your energy. The week week. This is the time to have a broader vision and an past. On the professional front, you need to keep your has in store some negative energy on the work front. Your open mind. Discussing your career with a professional eyes open for opportunities. The energy of the week is job and professional responsibilities may be at standstill at will be helpful for you at this time. Update your not favourable. You may feel stressed over minor this time. You may face suspension or lay off which is knowledge and current happenings in the technology details or the job you do and the recognition you get for disheartening to you since the company you are working and other fields. On the personal front, you may get it. Prioritise your work and give great attention to your with has changed its strategy. Instead of feeling stuck or occupied in something new and even more exciting responsibilities to benefit from the situation. restricted in life, think of other ways to earn a livelihood. and inspiring. You can look forward to the rapid Relationship area requires your attention. You need to There is a need for balance in other important areas of life completion of a relationship. There is no stopping you turn your world around and view your situation from a such as family, friends and relatives. If you are already in a right now as you are full of energy and enthusiasm to different perspective. relationship, it’s about to get a new meaning. move quickly.

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CANCER June 21-July 22 SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 PISCES Feb 19-March 20 A balanced lifestyle is the first step towards healthy You tend to lose your temper fast and land in heated Health needs attention. Get clinically examined. Take living. What you eat, how much you eat and sleep arguments. Your doctor may order tests to address your second or third opinion in case there is confusion in matters a lot. Take time out for entertainment and health concerns. Deepen your spiritual awareness and diagnosis. Take rest to bring stability back into your life. physical activities for rejuvenation and to gain energy. practice. Try something new — even reading that you do Take a quick decision, if you have to undergo treatment. Money can’t always buy what we want from our life. for yourself can sometimes offer new clarity. Active On the career front, you are highly action-oriented and are Positive attitude plays an important role too. On the meditations will be useful. Your job or professional feeling incredibly inspired and enthusiastic about career front, this week is favourable. You will want to responsibilities will move at a breakneck speed. Some pursuing a new idea or a project that you have in mind. reach out to people. Interactions and understanding obstacles are seen that could hamper your growth. The Use your creative energy and passion to take the first will play a major role in keeping you on the move. You position you were aspiring for may not fall in your kitty. steps and get this project underway. Under your may feel the need to be liberated from certain Work could be a challenge for you. The power of your leadership, the people will feel inspired. On the personal restrictions and spread your wings and experience words is stronger than action. This could make your front, create a safe and trusting environment, instead of freedom that your heart desires. For some of you, relations complicated. Stay grounded and enjoy the getting emotional on small issues. Allow some space to traditions and family are important at this time. Those energy of the day. Work with your heart than mind, and others. Being tolerant of their needs will help you win married will seek the advice of their seniors. be flexible in your approach with the loved ones. favours for yourself.

Lucky number 25 Lucky number 19 Lucky number 20 Lucky colour Brown Lucky colour Purple Lucky colour White Lucky day Sunday Lucky day Tuesday Lucky day Friday Madhu Kotiya is a tarot card reader, spiritual healer, and Founder, MShezaim Institute of Tarot and Divination. Contact details: [email protected], www.indiatarot.com, M: 9873283331

ASTROTURF BHARAT BHUSHAN PADMADEO The call of Lord Shiva cept remains live in our mind, they dedi- subject to some limitation, they are ociety is subject to continued set into an interdependent framework, cated the whole month of Shravana to simultaneously armed with such virtues churning, which impels change in where the efforts of all put together, Lord Shiva in our annular calendar. If as would be necessary for sustenance of Sour thought process, priorities, and meets our existential needs and carries people reflect on the concept in prayer the collective existence, so framed as but societal dynamics. The pace of change forward the life cycle. In such a frame- mode at regular periodic interval the for one, the very existence would be at may sometimes be normal, which passes work, irresponsible conduct of a few can inlaid message may get absorbed in the stake. He purposely does that so as to off without much of flutter. At times it prove heavy for the whole mankind. See, inner realms of mind. Following which, make full use of their virtues in order to becomes rapid, which for many unpre- how coronavirus that erupted in Wuhan it may spontaneously find reflection in ensure smooth run of the life cycle as a pared, becomes difficult to digest. For, state of China, has overtaken the whole our day to day conduct. It’s a different whole, as signified by bull’s nature. the usual human tendency is to resist world. It is difficult to ascertain whether matter that over a period of time, it has Remember, the bull, while pulling a bul- change, carrying the fear of its uncertain it was because of particular eating habits acquired a ritualistic dimension — peo- lock cart, keeps moving unprovoked at future ramifications. Yet, with time we of the people there or the negligence of ple carrying water drawn from Ganga, an even pace. The presence of ghosts learn to manage. But there comes some the scientists, or whether it was a marching long distance on foot and offer and goblins need a special reference. such historical moments when we are planned conspiracy. Time may uncover it Shivalinga in a temple. They symbolise our formless presence in taken for a ride by some unprecedented the truth. But there is no denying the Now look at the educative import of between two successive lives, indicating situations. That forces us for an immedi- fact that unbecoming conduct of a few the imagery. Lord Shiva seated on a bull continuum in life cycle. ate rethink. We are passing through one has resulted in such a catastrophe. Most has multitude of existences forming His To sum up, the world is framed on such moment when the whole world has other nations did not take the impend- marriage party — Godly bodies (marked the concept of Unity in Diversity. With a suddenly come to a grounding halt, ing threat in all its seriousness in time. with cosmic functionalities vital to sense of unity consciousness live in which calls for an immediate rethink — We, thus, have a shared destiny, and smooth run of the life cycle), evils (the mind, we may accord due honour to all, what went wrong in our approach to life therefore, while attending to our aspira- low born guided by their animalistic which may ensure living in peace and that has proved so heavy? tional urges, we need to remain con- instincts), human beings, animals, birds, harmony. It is the absence of the sense of The present pandemic has come to scious about our collective obligations as plants, and even invisible creatures such unity consciousness that holds the key to remind us about some basic tenets of well. as ghosts and goblins. Lord Shiva, in an growing level of our impatience and life, which people engaged in the rigour See how beautifully the above con- unattached way remains in accord with intolerance. of life seem to have forgotten. It is, as if cept is portrayed in the imagery of Lord all of them, as He doesn’t discriminate. The writer is an astrologer, vastu consultant they would have moved beyond their Shiva and his marriage party. I believe, Not that He is not aware of their indi- and spiritual counsellor. Write to him at limits . First, the world is a unified our learned masters were great artists, is vidualistic and collective limitations. His G-1102, Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony, organism, where no individual has a how they could explain such vital truths half eyes closed and half open means New Delhi-1110 025 reality independent of the whole. of life through easily understandable that knowingly He ignores their limita- Tel: 91-111-449848475/9818037273 Second, all field players of the world are imageries. And to ensure that the con- tions. For, He is aware that if they are Email: [email protected]

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As more women foray into non-traditional investment avenues, finances need to be broken down and tackled according to a certain pattern. This just makes it much easier to decipher what's good for you and how you should be going ahead investing, writes HENA MEHTA WOMENACINGACING AND FINANCE THETHEGAMEGAME

oday’s woman is unafraid and to invest, you can allocate investments POLICIES THAT AFFECT YOU can afford to continue paying them, please do unabashed to seek out for what she accordingly. Once you know about how to go about so to avoid the interest piling up cumulative- feels she deserves. Whether it is a savings, you need to know about the laws that ly. Remember that the moratorium does not career choice, business idea or edu- ACCESS, ASSESS AND ANALYSE affect you. This means staying on top of poli- apply to the interest on your loans. cation option, women are finding To know where you have to reach the first cies and regulation around taxation and EPF Contribution: According to the Tthemselves more and more at the top of their step is to understand where you currently investing. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package, the EPF con- game. But what is lacking, however, is the stand. Tax Regime: One way your money could tribution requirement has been reduced to need for women to take charge of their Access: From net banking IDs to Demat be affected was through the government’s 10% of your basic and dearness allowance as finances too. IDs and passwords, list down all the places proposal to introduce a new optional tax opposed to 12% — for three months starting While women earn and save, most your money is currently invested. It can be regime without exemptions and deductions. May. It simply means an increase in your in- women do not foray into non traditional across banks, across Demat accounts, and This will adversely affect the savings in India. hand salary. Do note that this increase is now investment avenues. Could this be lack of even across Asset Management Companies In the 2020-21 Budget, Finance Minister taxable. If you want to continue contributing knowledge or lack of trust? Or both? (AMCs). Vault all your IDs and passwords Nirmala Sitharaman provided an option to your 12%, you could do so but your employer But even finances need to be broken securely, tools for this very purpose are also personal income tax payers to remain in will be contributing as per the new directive. down and tackled according to a certain pat- available now. either the existing tax scheme with exemp- TCS & TDS Reduction: There has been a tern. This just makes it much easier to deci- Assess: If your parents or spouse have tions and deductions or opt for a new simpli- 25% reduction in both TDS and TCS applica- pher what’s good for you and how you should this organised, it’s a plus. But if not, then get fied tax regime with lower tax rates but with- ble till March 31st March 2021. For a lot of be going ahead investing. down to assessing your portfolio. Call in for out exemptions and deductions. non salaried individuals, this move helps The first part of this process is to educate bank statements for account balances and What this means is that, you could either increase spending power substantially. If you yourself. You need to know how strategically deposit balances. choose to save and invest as you had been want to avail this service, you will be asked to you can save up and how this strategy can Analyse: Analyse your current portfolio. doing before, or move to a flat structure that furnish your Aadhar and PAN card details grow your money better. A Standard & Poor Categorise your investments and ask yourself doesn’t entail your `15 lakh deduction under when you raise an invoice. Survey conducted in 2015 showed that over these questions — do you have diversified 80C, but in turn, you get to pay a lower tax 80% of women in India are financially illiter- investments? Or do you have several overlap- bracket. SELECT GOVERNMENT SCHEMES FOR ate. This could be due to various factors, but ping investments in similar instruments? Under the new tax proposal, people with WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS general lack of knowledge is one amongst an annual income of up to `2.5 lakh will not Several financial institutions have intro- them. Less than 1% of Indian women invest GOAL SETTING have to pay any tax. For income brackets duced schemes to power the woman entre- in the equities market. Based on our primary Identify your financial goals. If you are between `2.5 lakh to `5 lakh, the tax rate is 5 preneur. I’ve highlighted a couple of them research at Basis covering 500 urban women married, discuss common goals with your per cent. here: ages 24-45, 70% of women have financial sav- spouse — buying a car, a house, funding for Further, those with an income of `5 lakh Stree Shakti Package For Women ings to invest, however, 60% of the total children’s education, and retirement, to name to `7.5 lakh will have to pay a reduced tax Entrepreneurs: This scheme, run by SBI, is for cohort is still searching for better investment a few. But also make sure to incorporate your rate of 10 per cent; between `7.5 lakh and women who own the majority of a small busi- avenues. personal goals — travel, further education, or `10 lakh 15 per cent; between `10 lakh and ness (>50%), and whose business is registered Despite the growing awareness of finan- maybe even planning for a sabbatical or other `12.5 lakh 20 per cent; between `12.5 lakh with the Entrepreneurship Development cial independence among women, only 33% personal aspirations. Map these with your and `15 lakh 25 per cent; and above `15 lakh Programmes (EDP). The scheme allows a con- take their own investment decisions, com- existing investments. 30 per cent. cession of 0.05 per cent on the interest on pared with 64% men. loans that are greater than `2 lakh. Women tend to save in more traditional INVEST FOR YOUR GOALS WOMEN TEND TO GOVERNMENT SOPS Mahila Udyam Nidhi Scheme: If you’re a avenues like gold and fixed deposits, but the Goal mapping is the crucial step to chalk SAVE IN MORE We all know that the current situation has woman looking to set up a small venture, this growing need to invest smartly with increas- out a financial roadmap, which may involve been difficult for all of us. With this, also scheme offered by Punjab National Bank and ing inflation rates is moving women towards rebalancing your portfolio. Do not hesitate to TRADITIONAL came a few financial changes and the govern- Small Industries Development Bank of India wanting to invest in new avenues. consult a financial planner if you find your- AVENUES LIKE GOLD ment. SoPs that affect your money. Knowing (SIDBI) can give you a loan of `10 lakh for self getting overwhelmed. Once you have a about the latest government facilities avail- 10 years, with a 5 year moratorium. Interest EDUCATE YOURSELF financial roadmap in place, set up your AND FIXED DEPOSITS, able, can help you plan and execute your sav- rates depend on market rates. Taking charge of your finances cannot be investments, including any standing instruc- BUT THE GROWING ings better. an overnight exercise. There is always a tions to your bank or mutual fund house. The Income tax filing deadline: The IN CONCLUSION learning curve involved. Become financially NEED TO INVEST income tax filing deadline which was earlier Historically, men have been the owners of literate so that you are capable of handling REVISIT SMARTLY WITH July 31st, 2020 had been postponed to wealth, and by extension, the financial deci- your finances. Read regularly to understand Investments, especially long-term ones, November 30th, 2020 . sion-makers. However, gender roles are various investment avenues — follow a few are something we should keep track of with a INCREASING FDs and PPF: PPF rates have been cut becoming outdated, including roles related to financial blogs, perhaps even take a financial knowledge-based approach rather than senti- INFLATION RATES from 7.9% to 7.1%. FD rates have fallen to money. management course. A good place to start is ment-driven actions, but you must not lose 5.5% too. The interest gained on these is like- As women, we live longer than men, face the learning modules on the Basis app. sight of your finances. Be current with your IS MOVING WOMEN ly to be negligible with rates expected to fall the gender pay gap at work and have higher knowledge of the market scenario to take TOWARDS WANTING further. This is most likely to affect senior healthcare costs — and hence need to pru- EXPENSE MANAGEMENT advantage of any lucrative investment oppor- citizens who depend on these schemes. We dently plan and understand our finances. The You know how much you make but do tunities. Any change in income, significant TO INVEST IN NEW recommend taking another look at your port- good news is that the desire to become finan- you know how much you are saving? Get expenses, or goals should also be incorporat- AVENUES folio and investing in mutual funds. cially independent is strong. involved in your expense management — dis- ed in your financial roadmap. EMI Moratorium: All term loans — The real question is whether this finan- cuss these with your spouse or parent. Take a Earning money is one part, but managing home loans, personal loans, education loans cially independent woman has the resources hard look at your expenses. You may find your earned money is what can make you etc, including credit card payees, can avail a to manage her money wisely. Let’s roll up our unnecessary and avoidable costs, which you truly financially empowered and indepen- three month deferment starting March 2020. sleeves, unite and take charge of our financial might realise by paying closer attention. Once dent. So, ladies, roll up your sleeves and gear For those under financial duress, this can destinies. you know how much you have every month up to take charge of your finances! help relieve some pressure. However, if you The writer is CEO and founder, Basis sunday magazine FORGIVENESS IS A FUNNY THING. IT WARMS THE HEART AND COOLS THE STING spirituality 10 — WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD Vijayawada, July 19, 2020

HIDDENSOULS POWER OF SELFLESS SERVICE PRAMOD PATHAK Selfless service is not only a job or task to be done; it is an act of healing, Open the eye of opening hearts and of radiating love, writes SANT RAJINDER SINGH and shut the I SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH GIVING Spiritual development means inculcating higher values of life. This means watching our thoughts, words and deeds so that we think, speak and act ethically. Leading a spiritual life is a combination of med- itating to find God within while lead- ing an ethical life without. It is said that an ethical life is a stepping-stone to spirituality. Ethical living entails developing qualities among which include: non-violence, humility, love for all, and selfless service. uman beings are strange creatures. Strange because When we lead a life of serving they are driven by a formless entity called ego. It was with a kind and patient attitude, we Hthis ego that was the undoing of many a mighty kings not only inspire those with whom we in the past. The legend goes that when Lord Ram reached work, but those who are not leading Ayodhya after killing Ravana, many residents asked in dis- a spiritual life will notice our patient may how could Ram slay mighty Ravana. Ram’s cryptic reply and kind qualities. Others who are was that he did not kill Ravana. It was the ‘I’ that killed Ravana. curious or strongly interested in It is because of this ego that human beings have acquired a spirituality will notice something unique trait that can be expressed in many forms of behav- about us. They will see that we are ior. From rationalisation to ideological excuses to justifica- calm and collected. They will notice tions there are many ways in which these ego defense mech- that we face life’s challenges with non- anisms unfold. It is the ego that gives the human beings the violence, love and humility. They will illusion of invulnerable status leading to primacy of self- also observe that we give freely of aggrandisement. The author historian Barbara Tuchman has ourselves selflessly. tried to bring out this basic aspect of human character in These qualities will attract oth- the classic literary work The March of Folly written over three ers who wish also to lead such a life. decades ago. Human beings have hardly learnt a lesson from Thus, it is important that we be their follies all the way from Troy to Vietnam and perhaps examples and model spiritual values even in the present Corona pandemic. This is the one weak- in our everyday lives. ness that leads to most problems of humanity. It explains why Selfless service strengthens our human beings jostle with one another to take out their cabin spiritual development. Our words baggage from the overhead bin, even as the plane is about and actions arise from our thoughts. to crash. Where do they want to carry their cabin baggage If we have thoughts in which we want is intriguing. Let go is the mantra that every one chants but to help others, then that will cause letting go is the difficulty that most fail to overcome. Contexts our words and actions to reflect that. keep on changing but human character remains fairly sta- If we are going to talk of the need for ble. Why humans acquire a myopic vision is a question of selfless service, we must be practic- attitude hard to view but how this attitude influences behav- ne of the greatest things sacrifice, only to find that it was either How many of us give only when we ing it ourselves. Let us serve selfless- ior is a common sight. Unless human beings open their eyes a human being can do is returned to us or circumstances are on display for others to see how ly and be an example, rather than tell and shut that capital l, no great learning is possible. Coming to serve others. The changed, and we did not need to give generous we are, yet in the loneliness everyone else how to serve or criti- to the question of the Corona pandemic, several assertions truest form of selfless it away. Yet, we were rewarded with of a street we walk cold-heartedly past cise how he or she serves. Let us and assumptions are doing the rounds these days suggest- service is when we give the feeling of satisfaction of having SELFLESS SERVICE a beggar? inculcate the truest type of selfless ing that human character is going to change this time. Let withoutO wanting anything in return. sacrificed for others. We feel God’s STRENGTHENS OUR Let us give from our soul. Our service in our lives. us wait and see for one more time. Chances, however, seem That is the spirit in which we should blessings showering down upon us. mind gives for selfish reasons. It Meditation can also help us bleak. Pandemics have been attacking humanity since ages. give. This means that we do not We thank God that we choose to give SPIRITUAL wants praise from others. It wants because as we sit in silence and go The Biblical mention of plague or the plague of Athens were broadcast to others what we do to rather than to be selfish. DEVELOPMENT. OUR respect from others. It wants to within, we see the same Light of God early references. Many more have appeared periodically receive adulation, praise, power, or If we are selfish, we often find make a grand show of how kind and that is in us is in all other people. We killing millions. The earlier schools of opinion attributed these name and fame. Rather, we serve ourselves filled with remorse and WORDS AND loving it is, when, in reality, it is self- realise that we are all part of one fam- catastrophic incidents to God’s curse for humanity going from our heart and soul in the spir- regret. We always feel sorry that we ACTIONS ARISE serving. Soul gives for the sake of giv- ily of God. We realise all souls are astray. A correction for moral pollution. Even today there it of helping others because it is the did not give. However, one never ing. Soul gives out of a sincere desire part of one team — God’s team. We may be a few similar views. But who cares. It is naive to believe right thing to do as children of the all- regrets or feels sorry for giving. FROM OUR to help others and wants nothing in are all connected. Thus, if any one of that humans are going to buy the proposition and mend ways. giving Creator. This attitude has the There is no greater joy that can fill our THOUGHTS. IF WE return. It does not even wish to be us is in trouble, we are all in trouble. If we closely observe how things have been shaping up from power to heal. heart than giving. All those who have known for what it has done. When If any one of us is hurting, we are all the initial phases of the pandemic to the present times we Selfless service is not only a job ever given selflessly would have expe- HAVE THOUGHTS IN the soul gives, it is the God within us hurting. If any one of us is losing, we should have no pretensions. Many see the pandemic as an or task to be done; it is an act of heal- rienced that one never loses when one giving. Just as God does not want are all losing. Rather than losing, we opportunity. Opportunity to flaunt their egos. To play the ing, of opening hearts and of radiat- gives. They find more and more bless- WHICH WE WANT TO anything in return for all its won- all should be winning. If we have the Messiah, the grand saviour even as misery comes to the share ing love. It is an immeasurable gift ings raining down upon them HELP OTHERS, THEN drous gifts of creation bestowed on gifts to be a winner, then by helping of many. The poor, the meek and the vulnerable were reel- that spreads love and healing wher- unasked for, and their heart is filled all forms of life, so does the soul give others become winners, all of us win, ing under the crisis but the affluent and the powerful found ever we go. The heart of the giver is with godly love. THAT WILL CAUSE selflessly. and we become the true winners. better things to do. Many thought it was time to change the soothed, healed and filled with love. OUR WORDS AND When we want to be in tune with We also realise that no matter world, failing to realise it already has. And not because of The giving also heals the hearts of the GIVE FROM THE SOUL God, then let us give from the soul, how different our backgrounds are, them. But that is human nature. Difficult to say if it is a curse recipients, opening their eyes to the How many times do we only do ACTIONS TO selflessly, lovingly, without any show, we are all one family of God. This for sinning or an opportunity for winning. Nevertheless, com- humanity of others. acts of goodness when we want to REFLECT THAT and without any thought of return. attitude of loving and accepting peo- merce continues to drive and thrive. Human nature does- We never lose when we give. impress others? Do we find that in We only want to serve and relieve the ple who are different from us is one n’t change that easily. Even God knows this. But He contin- Many times in life, we may have expe- our offices we speak humbly and suffering of others. That is giving of the fundamental keys to selfless ues trying. After all, it is His creation. rienced an opportunity to give some- kindly to our boss, but sorely abuse from the soul and has the power to service. Pathak is a professor of management, writer, and an acclaimed thing to someone in need, making a our co-workers or subordinates? heal others. The writer is a spiritual leader public speaker. He can be reached at [email protected] Krishna’s concept of sacrifice Quit living in denial Krishna's teachings in Bhagavad Gita stand testimony to the fact as to how he God is omnipresent and omniscient. It is time that we woke up to the views certain age-old ideals of the Indian society, writes Dr ASHA GOSWAMI reality of God being very much in the picture, says AJIT KUMAR BISHNOI re we not living in denial of the n Bhagavad Gita, Krishna refers to many rightful owner of the creation? I ideologies and concepts which were pre- Aam not going into the controver- Ivailing in his days and practiced by the sy of what one is, that is faithful, athe- people at large. These also formed part and ist, agnostic, ignorant, etc. Whatever one parcel of their social structure. Krishna’s Gita maybe, it is time that we woke up to the stands as a testimony of the fact as to how reality of God being very much in the far he views those age-old ideals of the picture. How can we not do that when Indian society. we are aware of Him being omnipotent, To save people from the ill effects of age omnipresent and omniscient? These are old notions like sacrifice [Yajna], Krishna not some loose adjectives like we use for through his teachings not only re-set those someone we love very much. I am also rituals in new forms but also assigned new not referring to some landlord, who has meanings and format to those ideals and rented his property to us, because that notions. Sacrifice or Yajna is such an ancient landlord’s ownership is limited by time, ideology and rituals of the vedic age which either by change of ownership in his life- was being persistently taken by the people in time or his death. This ownership of the same traditional sense of the Vedas and God of the creation is permanent. since then being treated as a rite or ritual in And He has entrusted the mankind not respect any limits is an affront to the vegetarian as much as possible. There which oblations [ahutis] of material things process. It is found that in the 17th Chapter to anyone. Such acts are further applauded to exploit it in a proper way for the ben- Master of the universe. We have defi- should be better civic sense. Not only like grains, butter etc, are poured in the of Gita while referring to the threefold day by Krishna acclaiming that the same acts efit of all its inhabitants, which include nitely harmed our cause vis-à-vis God. should we protect ourselves but ensure sacred fire. To bring this notion of sacrifice to day’s sacred acts of man such as “daan, never bind the doer with the effects/results. animals, birds, etc. And what have we Just imagine a tenant, who does not take that we don’t pass on our infections to to the level of his era, he firstly treated the tapa and Yajna”, Krishna seems to teach the While, on the other hand the acts other than done? We are indiscriminately cutting care of the rented properly, rather others. Better social distancing will term sacrifice in different perspective. mankind the true perspective of the term which are done with the spirit of sacrifice or forests. Why? We need more land to causes damage to it. How will the owner ensure that. Obviously, we must prac- For instance, first of all by treating it as Yajna when he states that performance of worship, but are obligatory to the doer bind grow grains. Don’t we have enough to of the property feel? I am sure he will tice better hygiene to avoid infections; synonymous with some valuable social act, every act in life in the sense of true worship him to their results. feed the humanity? We do but we pre- be quite mad. God is not like us all necessary precautions must be taken. he treated each persons life itself as a strata to god is sacrifice. In other words, his view Hence, it may be ascertained that while fer to eat meat! All excuses about nutri- human beings given to extreme emo- The next two levels relate to person- of Yajna or sacrifice on earth. Next, he on sacrifice be expressed that ‘all acts done weaving new ideologies around the age old tional advantages of eating meat are tions, but our large scale mistreating ani- al immunity and getting protection reworked the same ideal on new levels in the spirit of worship to god are infact the notions as the vedic notion Yajna, Shri highly exaggerated. mals, birds etc., who are souls just like from God. Personal immunity will which were relevant to the social strata of sacrifice offered to the god.’ Krishna through Gita however retains the Cutting/burning forests has harmed us, has definitely displeased the Lord. come from improvement in general his times. For, in Gita, Krishna teaches that Krishna’s other perspective on Yajna be traditional meanings of the term. For the ecosystem in a very serious way. These lower species have also right over health both physical and mental, the “Know you life itself as a sacred Yajna or understood as he says “act of sharing with instance when Krishna very clearly main- Wild animals, who live there, have been the land, which is given to us. later with help from God. And protec- sacrifice your activities in life which bring others whatever one has in excess” on the tains “That the Yajna is Kamadhenu or wish displaced. We did not stop there, we It is not wise to venture an opinion tion from God is ensured when we take about social upliftment and harmony in the part of a man is also a Yajna, which is also yielding Act in the world, and further began eating them as if the meats avail- where God is involved, but whatever I His shelter. All these are not too diffi- society also serve as a sort of sacrifice and named as Daana” in the Gita. The same explaining this parable of Yajna as the wish- able to us were not enough. So what can see there is a solution on the per- cult to practice, if we set our minds on Yajna on your part”. Such a type of implica- according to Krishna, also constitutes the yielding cow Kamadhenu, he says that” happened? Dangerous viruses, who sonal level not world-wise just now. This them. Not only will we be able to face tion of Yajna in Gita be compared with the essence of social service by way of serving Yajna or sacrifice as ritualistic act yields rain, live in these animals, came into human solution entails many changes in the the immediate threat but we will be bet- meaning of its English equivalent term sacri- the society. In this manner such a kind of which yields food and through food all the beings. God could have prevented their way we live, think, etc. These changes ter prepared for future challenges as fice which means a sacred act. Even the Yajna be termed as one of the daily routine- creatures in this world retain their lives or spread like He did with SARS-COV, but are on three levels. The first is about our well, which will definitely come. Finally, vedic statement “Purusho vai Yajnah” seems activities. Krishna’s other perspective on the Pranas”. In such manner, Krishna rediscov- humans just considered themselves behaviour. As human beings, we are I am not going to second-guess God, to be in agreement with Krishna’s aforesaid notion of sacrifice be traced from his state- ers for the coming generations, the new lucky; they did not learn any lessons. expected to behave well generally and that is, what He is likely to do next, but view on Yajna, when he says “that man him- ment in the Gita when he asserts that every essentials of the age-old ideologies as well as God had enough by now. Therefore, He we know what that means. We must be I have a lot of hope of securing myself, self is a Yajna, and maintains that every activity of mankind if performed as worship the old religious practices in India by ren- allowed the spread of Coronavirus, and more relaxed too; being super-active is my family and those around me, if I fol- activity in man’s life is a libation (oblation) to God, itself amounts to a Yajna or sacri- dering new dimensions to them. the whole world is struggling now. Who not human-like behaviour. 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Coming from a non-political family, K Narayana Rao has created ripples leading students’ movements in COMRADE Universities in undivided Andhra Pradesh and made a mark for himself as a person who would face any challenge for equality and justice. From settling land disputes to protesting for stipend for home surgeons to actively participating in Telangana movement, despite hailing NARAYANA! from Chittoor district, Narayana, Coming from an agricultural family... outside. fondly called as Comrade Narayana, was born in a village on the Tamil Nadu border Our bandh made NTR cancel his before bifurcation and later became a part of resid- plans... has his doors always open for people uary Andhra Pradesh and comes under Chittoor district. I come from a non-political middle-class When NT Rama Rao garu established TDP, my in need. That is Narayana, the public family who is into agriculture and other business- brothers became active members of the party. Once a rick- I es. shaw puller’s wife died after a police officer hit her. During figure. The Pioneer finds that in I am the youngest of four sons; my elder brothers have taken the incident, NTR was supposed to visit Tirupati, but we up agriculture as their profession, while I was the only one called for a bandh because of the incident. Everyone in private, he is as much as a family who showed interest in education. My childhood and current the district, including the collector, asked me to call off self are polar opposite personalities. the bandh. They told me that I wouldn’t be getting any man as he is a man of the people. In money, nothing if we protest for rickshaw pullers. Our stand was that even orphans’ lives matter. We continued a candid conversation with K RAMYA Had many orthodox habits as a with our bandh and NTR had to turn back from Sri child... Kalahasthi without visiting Tirupati. SREE, the veteran Communist leader I used to be a huge devotee as a child. I would visit the tem- ple every evening. I used to follow all the rituals during every Meeting my wife... speaks about his political journey in festival. I had many orthodox habits. Even if someone told While I was at the university, my wife, Vasumathi Devi, me anything hurtful, I wouldn’t react. I would just leave it to was doing her MSC in the same University. We knew each the CPI, childhood, marriage and God and continue with my work. My parents other but would only speak about mem- were confident about me as they felt that I will bership in ASF etc, nothing personal. After more... be safe wherever I am because of my soft-spo- she completed her MSC, she went abroad ken nature. After I passed my high school, I ton- and I flew to Moscow for a year from our sured my head in the name of God. party. After I returned, I enquired with my friend about her. He asked me if I liked her. I said I like her but she should accept Studying BA&MS... me. He said he would speak to her if I was During high school, I was infected with TB. interested. When I spoke to her parents, I was staying with a family friend of my dad, who they said they don’t mind if she was fine happened to be an Ayurvedic doctor. He had no with this. My wife too had no problem with children and he was running three hospitals back me. But my parents didn’t approve of my then. He wanted qualified doctors to take care choice. We fixed our marriage and my par- of his hospitals. He approached my dad asking ents attended the wedding like they were him to make me a doctor so that I can take care some distant relatives. Over time, my par- of his hospitals. He advised my father to send ents accepted us and they started living with me to Guntur Ayurvedic college for the BA&MS me and my wife until their last breath. course. It was equal to an MBBS degree. From Chittoor, I then traveled to Guntur for my edu- cation. My batch was the first to study that course Soft-spoken wife... in college. After my marriage, my mother eventu- ally got used to my political activities. I had Becoming a student leader... a smooth life because of my understand- ing wife and mother. My wife was work- Pedda Jeeyar Swamy Mutt seer tests positive for coronavirus Guntur and Chittoor were two completely dif- ing for a cooperative bank. My brother ferent places. Many wouldn’t understand the would send farmers to my wife if they dialect, though the language was the same. I was wanted any help. My wife is extremely soft- a very sincere student during my first and sec- From left to right: Narayana with son Dheeraj, daughter-in-law, daughter Spandana, son-in-law and wife Vasumathi spoken and everyone in the village used to ond year, by the end of the second year, I took love her. When we both used to go out, part in college union elections and contested against ASF. I didn’t know anything about people would ask why she got married to me as I used to be a ferocious leader back ASF then. All sincere students stood alongside me. During discussions, I had an argu- then. ment with a member of my opponent party and questioned him about their leader. He then took me to meet the ASF leaders. Prasad was the party leader, and Stalin Babu, one of the popular student leaders then, was also there. Prasad and Stalin sup- Daughter's birth is unforgettable... ported me in front of their party member and I felt happy about it. They did it on My daughter’s birth will always be memorable. One early morning, I received a call purpose so they can gain my confidence. Later they became my good friends and I informing that a CPI member was attacked and his condition was critical. While I was joined the ASF. leaving, my wife, who was 9 months pregnant said she was feeling uneasy, I asked to call a doctor and left home early in the morning. It took me three days to get the sit- uation to calm down. When I returned home and opened the door, I saw a baby lying Decided not to give final year exams... in the bed and I asked my mother who she was. I then saw my wife coming out During my final year of graduation, I became quite active in student politics of the washroom and realised it was my daughter. I felt really bad then. My daugh- in the Guntur region. Until then I didn’t know how to even give a speech. We ter still teases me about it. used to protest for many issues. Once we protested for a whole week for increas- ing house rents by 10 paise. Our protest against the English language also brought me popularity. Within a short period, I emerged as an SF leader. Both kids live abroad... I gained fame and became so involved in these movements that I didn’t My daughter Spandana and son Dheeraj had love marriages. My daugh- RAPID FIRE: feel like giving my final year exams but focus on student politics full time. ter got married to her batchmate. When she first told me about her rela- Meanwhile, Tammareddy Satyarayana garu asked me to take the exams. tionship, I asked her to come back after a year. She returned after a year After which I spoke to my principal and took the exams. with the same proposal and we got her married. Whereas, my son was Your definition of very active in SF. democracy: He met his wife during his college days. After college, she went abroad for higher studies and my son was here taking care of SF activities. My daugh- Discuss freely, When I returned home and opened the door, I saw a baby lying in ter-in-law didn’t get a stipend for her higher studies and she wanted to return implement dedicatedly the bed and I asked my mother who she was. I then saw my wife only after she cleared her education loan. We felt their long-distance rela- coming out of the washroom and realised it was my daughter. I felt tionship wasn’t working and got them married soon after. They are work- Your inspiration in really bad then. My daughter still teases me about it. ing as engineers abroad. People taunt me saying Narayana Rao who is against American culture has both children settled abroad. But that’s my children’s politics: choice, not mine. Chandra Rajeshwar Rao A completely different person at Favourite holiday Protesting for a stipend... home... destination: After my exams, I was promoted as ASF state karyadarsi. It was Narayana during his ASF days Any village where I can at this time I came to Hyderabad to do my house surgeon-ship. I am a very friendly father. I am a completely On the very first day of my joining the college in Hyderabad, different person inside my house. All my fero- celebrate all festivals, the principal warned me about my students politics; he had cious activities are outside my house. My wife especially Sankranti. heard all about my activism in Guntur. When I joined the gets LTC every three years and we will go on college, there was no stipend for house surgeons. I gath- vacation then. And we watch films whenever Our activities start at ered the students and protested. For the first time, house we get the time and if my daughter wants to around 1 am. We have surgeons were sanctioned Rs 90 stipend per month. I final- eat ice-cream, I will take her however late it our breakfast around 6 ly got my certificate as a doctor but never practised. is. All my nieces and nephews too visit our house whenever they have holidays as they feel am and sleep on NCBN vs Reddy vs ASF... comfortable here. Sankranti. I enjoy such Since I hailed from Chittoor, I was sent to Tirupati by activities my party and was overseeing students movements in uni- KCR took autocracy path... versities across Rayalaseema region. At that time, I belong to Rayalaseema, but I actively took Favorite dish: Chandrababu Naidu was an Economics research schol- part in the Telangana movement. It didn’t go Chicken ar and Ramachandra Reddy was a research scholar in well with many leaders from our party. I will the Social department at SV University in Tirupati. They only say that it’s our party policy. After both were rivals and I went in between them and start- Telangana was bifurcated, although CPI and Narayana Rao’s mother, whom they fondly call Avva What do you do to relax: ed the ASF. Initially, we got immense support from stu- many others put in a lot of effort, entire cred- Spending time with my dent unions. Our fights with rivalry parties sometimes it went to KCR as he was he initiated the were so heated that even stabbings took place. Since mat- movement. One thing I don’t understand is family ters were getting out of hand, we decided to go for a com- that he has people in the Cabinet who were promise as we felt that if we kept fighting, no party will against the Telangana movement back then. Favourite actor: grow. He took the autocratic path. ANR-Savitri Didn't visit home for 5 years... I'm called Chicken combination. Now its Nagarjuna. Nagarjuna Whenever I would visit my hometown, everyone used Narayana... to question me about my marriage or my job. The doc- fits in all characters from tor who made me study medicine came to know about On the Tamil Nadu-AP border, we have the Ramadasu to films like my activities and he felt bad. He then told my dad about habit of eating chicken and Idli for breakfast. Mass and Don. Once my activities who later told my mother. Until then, they Once when I went there on Gandhi Jayanti, I had no idea what I was up to. After my mother came to unknowingly ate chicken that day. The next day, when I met Balakrishna, know about my foray into politics, she opened my diary news spread that Narayana Rao ate chicken on he greeted me and and found small weapons we would carry back then. She Gandhi Jayanti. I realised my mistake and was shocked and started to cry. With that, pressure built declared that I wouldn’t eat chicken, my asked if I watched his on me to quit my activities. So I stopped going to my home- favourite dish, for one whole year. Ever since, latest release then. I town for about five years. I would meet my family and par- people call me Chicken Narayana. ents during family functions or if we bumped into each other said “yes and that I With wife and children liked Sita in your film”.