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Tcorporates in an effort to support the economy which is likely to contract of so-called reforms" including a grand clearance sale of public sector in a press release here on Friday that the Election Commission of India on May E-commerce firms faced massive disruption in the initial for the first time in over four decades. The benchmark repurchase (repo) rate units, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said today during 22, further extended the by elections. On March 5, the Election Commission of days of the lockdown in India, but a slow easing of the was cut by 40 basis points to 4 per cent, Governor Shaktikanta the first online meeting of opposition parties to discuss India declared schedule for bye election of MLC seat from Nizamabad stringent regulations has allowed them to resume large Das said announcing the decisions taken by the central bank's the coronavirus crisis."All power is now concentrated in under the Local Authorities Constituency to fill in the vacancy. The parts of their operations. "We want to continue helping Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that met ahead of its one office, the PMO," the Congress president said in a election was supposed to be held on April 7. However the customers all over India get everything they need so scheduled meeting in early June. Consequently, the reverse searing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and election was postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak and the they can continue to practice social distancing," Amazon repo rate was reduced to 3.35 per cent from 3.75 per cent. his government over its Covid response. The spirit of resultant lockdown. The vacancy arose because of senior executive Akhil Saxena said in a statement on the He said the MPC had voted to maintain its accommodative federalism, which is an integral part of our disqualification of R Bhoopathi Reddy on January 16 2019. company's blog. stance, implying more rate cuts in the future if need arises. Constitution, is all but forgotten. GHMC POLLS Pending HEATWAVE IN TELANGANA SSC exams Hyd records highest TRS to get ‘Corona’ boost from June 8 PNS n HYDERABAD temperature n Civic infra upgrade during lockdown gives the ruling party an edge Education Minister Sabita PNS n HYDERABAD NAVEENA GHANATE Indra Reddy on Friday said n HYDERABAD that the remainder of the SSC The mercury touched 42.7 examinations will be held degrees in Hyderabad on The nearly two-month-long from June 8 to July 5 across the Friday, which is the highest Covid-19-induced nationwide state in 2005 additional exam- temperature recorded this year lockdown may have been a cri- ination centres to facilitate in the capital. Bandlaguda in sis period for all; yet, the observing physical distance. the city experienced about Telangana Rashtra Samithi has Between two successive 43.9oC, followed by Digital adoption turned it into an opportunity examinations, two days time is Musheerabad where the mer- and made the most of it polit- allowed for students. In addi- cury soared to 43.7oC. need of the hour, ically. For, the upgrade that the tion to 2530 examination cen- Several parts of the city, says KTR civic infrastructure got during tres, the examinations will be including Sadar Mahal, Shapur During the last 24 hours, the period in India's most hap- held in 2005 more centres to Nagar, Qutbullapur, Shanti highest maximum pening city will hold the pink enable students to take precau- Nagar- Uppal, Alkapuri, party in good stead during the tions for Covid-19, she said. Malkajgiri, Narayanguda, temperature of 45.8 o C upcoming GMCH polls. The SSC public examina- Patigadda, Sumitra Nagar was recorded at 4 Instead of bad roads, delayed tions have to be postponed Colony, Rocktown Colony, Dondapadu (Suryapet) SRDP projects and overflowing after holding few exam papers Madhapur, Seethaphalmandi, drains and sewage lines -- the them to tight deadlines well due to lockdown. Now, the West Maredpally, Amberpet, ammunition for opposition ahead of the elections posed remainder of exams are going Rajendranagar, BHEL factory of 20.2 oC recorded at parties at the hustings - the city formidable challenges. to be held from June 8. The witnessed about 43oC. Begumpet (Siddipet). now sports mostly smooth The lockdown period additional exam centres have Heatwave swept the state, with According to TSDPS, "With roads, new flyovers, access enabled the Municipal been located in a radius of half Khammam recording 45.8oC, the prevailing northerly/ roads and what not. Administration Department a km from the earlier identified Adilabad 45.3o C, Nalgonda northwesterly winds over the Although the civic upgrade to not only take up road widen- exam centres. Students will be 45oC, and Nizamabad 44.9oC. state, maximum temperatures works had started much before ing works, but also lay pipelines intimated about the change of During the last 24 hours, are expected to be 3 to 4oC the lockdown was clamped, as well as relocate and revamp exam centres will be notified highest maximum tempera- above normal during the next executing them in the midst of all cables in the city in line with The first-ever cable-stayed bridge of the city at DurgamCheruvu, with through their head masters and ture of 45.8 o C was recorded three days; thereafter, it is heavy traffic on most thor- the new road works. remarkable aesthetic value and commute facility, might be opened for traffic by Chief exam superintendent. at Dondapadu (Suryapet) and expected to be near normal for oughfares and completing 2 July-end and (below) Level 1 flyover at Biodiversity Junction 2 lowest minimum temperature the remaining days.” KCR okays film Govt allows OCIs to PM says country Migrants’ deaths turn mysterious travel back to India n stands with PV KONDAL RAO n The deceased comprise PNS NEW DELHI shootings from June n WARANGAL Bengal, announ- seven members of the family Giving a major relief to the ces Rs 1K cr aid PNS n HYDERABAD n Decision on reopening The chance recovery of five of Masud Alam and a driver Overseas Citizen of India card- theatres later more bodies from an open well who is a distant relative of holders stranded abroad, the In a big relief to the Telugu in Gorrekunta village of theirs, all hailing from Bengal; MHA relaxed the visa and film industry, Chief Minister n Tollywood biggies meet CM Geesugonda mandal on the out- and two other workers travel restrictions imposed 5 K Chandrasekhara Rao on n skirts of Warangal on Friday, from Bihar during the COVID-19 lock- Friday gave the green light for Seek nod for resumption of during police searches to retrieve down for certain categories. resumption of film shootings shootings, reopening of the bodies of four members of n All of them were MHA Spokesperson in a tweet from June, with a rider that theatres to save film industry a family of migrant labour working with said, "Relaxing visa and trav- industry leaders should pre- from going deeper into crisis believed to have ended their lives el restrictions imposed in wake pare an action plan for limit- in suicide pact on Thursday, has Saidatta Gunny Bag of COVID-19, certain cate- ed shoots and post-production shrouded in mystery the real Industries located in gories of OCI cardholders work amid strict adherence to when the nationwide lockdown cause of all of these deaths, with the vicinity stranded abroad have been social distancing norms intro- was imposed to check the spread the police now looking at other permitted to come to duced as part of Covid-19 con- of coronavirus. All cinema halls angles such as food poisoning, India."The MHA also said tainment measures. were shut down and shootings starvation and murder. hailing from Bengal; and two that travel restrictions imposed Work in film and TV indus- cancelled "until further instruc- According to the police, the other workers from Bihar. All of would not apply to any aircraft, tries in the state has not pro- tions from the government". deceased comprise seven mem- them were working with ship, train or any other vehi- gressed a bit since March 22 2 bers of the family of Masud Saidatta Gunny Bag Industries cle deployed for bringing back Alam (50) and a driver who is located in the vicinity. The well from which nine bodies of migrants, including 7 of a family, the above-mentioned cate- a distant relative of theirs, all 2 were recovered in Gorrekunta village of Geesugonda mandal on Friday gories of OCI cardholders.

RBI measures to AP to get 2 tmc ft water from Nag’sagar Virus hits those in help revive K VENKATESHWARLU for the month of May. The AP economy, says SBI n HYDERABAD government pointed out that 40-59 age harder in TS chairman this quantum is part of the n The Krishna River drinking water needs and must 42 percent of deaths in this age group Management Board (KRMB) be released as the water year has accepted a request by the will be completed by the end PNS n HYDERABAD 8 Andhra Pradesh government of the month. TS reports 62 more for the release of 2 tmc ft of Muralidhar Rao later told While elders are often told to water from Nagarjunasagar reporters that Telangana gov- be risky for Coronavirus, cases, 3 deaths TODAY for the state’s drinking water Friday. KRMB member secre- ernment responded positively Telangana has been witnessing HYDERABAD: In yet another requirements. tary Paramesham and AP to AP’s request. He also said a different trend wherein the single-day big spike, Telangana ALMANAC Telangana state, represented engineer-in-chief Narayana that the meeting didn’t discuss deaths in age less than 50years State reported 62 cases of by its engineer-in-chief Reddy also participated in the any other issue, including GO is increasing. A closer look at Month & Paksham: Coronavirus on Friday. This is a Muralidhar Rao did not object meeting. No. 203 issued recently by the the data raises questions about massive jump in the number of Jyeshtha & Shukla Paksha to AP’s request when it came In the meeting, the AP gov- AP government to enhance the the widely held idea that cases since Tuesday, when the Panchangam Film personalities including Chiranjeevi met Chief Minster K Chandrasekhar up before the KRMB’s three- ernment requested the Board capacity of Pothireddypadu COVID-19 is mainly danger- nearly two-month-long Tithi : Pratipada: 12:16 am Rao at Pragati Bhavan on Friday, paving the way for the CM's green light for member committee that met at to allocate 2 tmc ft of water as head regulator. ous for the elderly. About lockdown was eased. resumption of film shootings in a phased manner Nakshatram: Rohini: 04:52 am the Jal Souda in Hyderabad on part of the assured allocations 2 48.89percent of deaths in the The state also reported three state are of people below (Next Day) deaths, taking the death toll to 59years and almost 42percent 48. This is for the fourth day in Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start of deaths are of people in age a row that the state has any important work) of 40-50years. The number of reported death. Of the 62 fresh Rahukalam: 08:59 am – 10:36 am Masks give crooks chance to wink at eye in the sky deaths in age group 40-49 is cases, 42 are from GHMC area Yamagandam: 01:49 pm – 03:26 pm reportedly 10. Nearly 22people and one from Ranga Reddy NAVEEN KUMAR precaution and then as a alarmed at sight of a person who succumbed to the Varjyam: 08:17 pm – 10:00 pm district. The remaining 19 n HYDERABAD requirement imposed by gov- n Criminals in the west are already with masks and gloves now, corona virus are below cases pertain to Gulika: 05:45 am - 07:22 am ernmental agencies and busi- taking advantage of the situation compared to just a month ago. the age of 60. The migrants - again a big Good Time: (to start any important work) The city, which has reeled under nesses. And now with many Just how many criminals are working-age pop- number. Amritakalam: 01:26 am – 03:09 am unprecedented lockdown due to people wearing masks as well taking advantage of the pan- ulation is vulnera- 2 Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:47 am – 12:38 pm Covid19 pandemic, is nowfac- as latex gloves, the cops will demic to commit crimes is ble to the disease. ing a different threat. The have a tough time as there n The already busy state police are impossible to estimate. Reports Those in the age of HYDERABAD already busy Telangana state would be very less chance to trying to crack the code to curb property are starting to pop up across 40-49 and 50-59 bracket. SO far WEATHER police are trying to crack the crack a case. Criminals in the offences and other crimes which are the United States and in other are highly vulnerable 35male and 10 code tocurb property offences west are already exploiting the parts of the world of crimes reporting 10 and 9 female have died of Forecast: Mostly sunny likely to go undetected as wearing and other crimes which are like- social acceptance of face masks facialmasks are made mandatory now pulled off in no small part deaths. On Thursday, infection. However, gov- Temp: 42/27 ly to go undetected as wearing due to the coronavirus as this because so many of us are now 5deaths were all related to ernment claims that majority of Humidity: 18% facialmasks are made mandato- is a perfect opportunity for wearing masks. The CCTV those in 40-45years age. The deaths are due to co-morbidi- Sunrise: 05.42 ry now. them to conceal themselves with stricter vigilance as our Hyderabad police. footage is less useful if we are number of people above 60 ties. Telangana’s official statis- Sunset: 06.43 Across the world, masks and blend right in. number one crime solving “It underscores a troubling unable to see face,” said the offi- years who succumbed to the tics do not break down coron- Current Weather Conditions have become more and more “It’s a catch-22 situation for tool, CCTV cameras, will be new reality for law enforce- cial. infection are 23. The state did- avirus infections by reasons. Updated May 23, 2020 5:00 PM prevalent, first as a voluntary us, we will have to come up futile,” said an official from ment. No one would be 2 n’t report deaths in 10-29 age 2 HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MAY 23, 2020 hyderabad 02 Farmers urged to go 7,608 tonnes of free rice for profitable crops distributed so far: Gangula PNS n SURYAPET PNS n HYDERABAD

Minister for Power G Minister for Civil Supplies Jagadish on Friday asked Gangula Kamalakar has farmers to put full stop to the explained Union Minister for traditional agricultural prac- Consumer Affairs and Food tices and focus attention on Ram Vilas Paswan the mea- raising profitable crops. sures initiated in the state for Speaking after laying foun- migrant workers during the dation stones for series of lockdown period imposed Agriculture Minister Niranjan Reddy addressing the gathering at the Pathacheru Market Committee oath-taking ceremony road development projects close on the heels of outbreak at a cost of Rs 90 crore in of Coronavirus. Suryapet Assembly con- He was speaking with stituency, the Minister distance and observing pre- Paswan through video confer- appealed farmers to follow cautions is essential, he said. ence here on Friday. "First guidelines prepared by Chief The Minister undertook a and foremost, a survey has Foodgrain production Minister K Chandrasekhar whirlwind tour of Lakshmi been conducted in the state to Rao on raising profitable Nayak Thanda, Pachya Nayak identify 6.7 lakh migrant work- crops. The Chief Minister thanda, Kota Pahad, G ers. They have been given free The Minister also explained to Paswan already prepared a map on Malkapuram, Kandagatla, of cost 7,608.012 tonnes of free the amenities provided to migrant which crops are profitable for Durazpalli, Balemla, rice and Rs 31.61 lakh towards at record high: Govt which region, he said. Mukkudevulapalli and other financial assistance," he said. workers and the progress of Coronavirus caused hur- villages as part of the road He also explained to Paswan procurement of paddy for rabi season PNS n HYDERABAD The state government has plans to dles to development works, development works. Rajya the amenities provided to he said adding that the state Sabha Member Badugula migrant workers and the Agriculture Minister S Niranjan set up integrated markets keeping and the people feel their Lingaiah Yadav, Zilla progress of procurement of been seeded to their ration to Rs 2,000 and provide free Reddy on Friday said that the morale boosted in the com- Parishad chairman Gujja paddy for rabi season. As part cards. Telangana state occu- rice to migrant workers in TRS government believes that in mind the people's needs, said bat against the invisible Deepika Yugandhar Rao, of portability of ration cards pied the first position in porta- May and June too. Civil the survival of farmer is crucial Agriculture Minister Niranjan Reddy enemy, the Coronavirus. vice-chairman Venkat and one nation-one ration bility of ration cards issue. He Supplies commissioner Anil for development of Telangana. Till a vaccine for Corona is Narayana Goud and others card system, Aadhaar cards of urged Paswan to increase the Kumar and other officials were Speaking at the Patancheru invented, observing physical were present. 96.40 ration card holders have financial assistance of Rs 500 present. Market Committee oath-taking years, he said adding that the ing of vegetables and fruits ceremony here on Friday, the government has to search and visualised a great role for Minister said that the tanks in godown space to store the har- marketing department to con- Telangana are overflowing vested crops. In rabi, the area duct research on online market- Don't panic, sluices during hot summer under paddy was 39.40 lakh ing system. He suggested elect- Green Friday observed across state unlike earlier, when empty tank acres. If the third phase of ed people's representatives says Etela beds greeted the people. He said Kaleswaram and Palamuru- undertaking a study on Gajwel PNS n HYDERABAD many livelihoods are linked to Ranga Reddy projects were to and Siddipet markets. Enthusiasts and PNS n HYDERABAD agriculture. be completed, there would be Construction of a market on Braving Covid-19 threat and plant lovers Chief Minister K shorage of space for storing the 14-acre site is a wonder, he said hot summer sun, people Health Minister Etela Chandrasekhar Rao did not harested crops, he said. describing it as a boon to the across the state have actively utilised the Rajender has urged people not provide irrigation facility or The state government has region. Finance Minister T took part in the 'Green Friday' services of the to panic about the increasing power supply round the clock plans to set up integrated mar- Harish Rao advised the new programme initiated by the cases, while asserting that the to farm sector or introduced kets keeping in mind the peo- executive of the Market Telangana government. The tractors that were state would take all measures Rythu Bandhu or Rythu Bhima ple's needs, he said adding that Committee of Pathancheru to people actively took part in distributed under to contain the virus. Etela at the behest of the opposition new developments should take live up to the expectations of the the programme by watering asked them to give data on the parties, he said exhorting the place in marketing system. He Chief Minister. He congratulat- saplings planted during Harita Palle Pragathi number of additional medical people not to give credence to wanted the farmers, traders ed the new chairman and mar- Haram last year. Incidentally, programme staffers needed to cater to the opposition criticism. and marketing officials to note ket committee members and Friday was also observed as increasing number of cases. The food grain production in the changing scenario of mar- offered his full support to them. global bio-diversity day. He spoke to Union Minister Telangana has reached surplus kets. MP Kotha Prabhakar Reddy Maintaining physical dis- programem and the variety of Dr Harsh Vardhan and sought stage, turning around in six He referred to online market- was also present. tance environmental lovers saplings that will be planted relaxations for migrants. He celebrated the International this monsoon season. The suggested that migrants who Bio Diversity Day by watering People water saplings planted as part of Harith Haram on Friday State government has already have cancer dialysis patients saplings that were planted directed all government and others with serious prob- KCR okays under several rounds of gramme and watered the ple's representatives also par- departments to take good care lems should be quarantined TRS to get ‘Corona’... Haritha Haram programme. plants. Despite of the sever ticipated in the watering of plants taken up under and subject to test after 7 days; film shootings Enthusiasts and plant lovers heat, people in several man- prgramme. Haritha Haram programme and, if the result is negative, Continued from page 1 which was stuck due to polit- utilised the services of the dals and districts took part in Some people also visited on every Friday to increase the they should be allowed to be ical issues, is in itself an tractors that were distributed the Green Friday programme nurseries and enquired about chances of survival of these put in home quarantine there- from June... Privatisation gave heft to road achievement. The Balanagar under Palle Pragathi pro- wearing masks. Some of peo- the upcoming Haritha haram plants. after. works and added pace to the flyover, which was mired in Continued from page 1 gamut of activities. land acquisition issues, even At the helm, Municipal though not completed, man- On Friday, KCR said that film Minister K T Rama Rao, has aged to gain pace. TRS has the Masks give shootings and post-produc- been hands-on, expediting the iconic Durgam Cheruvu AP to get 2 tmc ft water Virus hits those in tion work, suspended due to projects by holding meetings bridge to showcase while crooks the lockdown, should be at regular intervals. marching into polls. from Nag’sagar resumed in a phased manner. Land acquisitions, issues The way the 45 Basthi He suggested that everyone concerning compensation and Dwakhanas were inaugurated Continued from page 1 water share as the latter has still chance... 40-59 age... should follow lockdown con- the opposition parties trying to on Friday is yet another exam- 49 tmc ft. Narayana Reddy ditions and take preventive capitalize on them would have ple of how the ministers con- Narayana Reddy brought to informed that AP government Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 measures to help contain normally impacted the ruling cerned are being tasked. the notice of the Board that the asked the Board to keep the pro- TS reports 62 coronavirus. He wanted party to some extent. Yet, all Despite crisis, announcing the two states have been utilising posed water census pending till With everyone basically Even the recent case of shootings to be conducted this has now become non- delivery of 50,000 'dignity' water up to 510 feet love and May-end to consider the water incognito, would-be witness- Allampally Madhavi, where more cases... with industry players adopt- issues, thanks to the exemplary (2BHK) homes by August is there have been instances of this loses due to Thummilla Lift es might not notice someone the husband Madhusudhan ing self-regulation. The Chief manner in which MA&UD another major goal. Several level being breached. Irrigation project and other acting differently, and that died was aged 42. The fami- Continued from page 1 Minister has also instructed Department has utilized the times citizens who had given The Board accepted that it issues. He said that the 2 tmc would make it harder to get ly alleged that the person was the officials concerned to lockdown. up their lands for 2BHK staged will give 2 tmc ft of water ft allocated will be utilised for a good description or identi- healthy and how can he die of The migrants who tested prepare guidelines on how to Completion of Level 1 fly- dharna at GHMC through Nagarjunasagar right the drinking water needs of fication of the suspect. coronavirus at such young positive in the state now conduct film shootings in the over at Biodiversity Junction, office. bank canal from the Telangana Guntur and Prakasam districts. “Before life in a pandem- age. Only one child – an number 118. Among State.The Chief Minister held ic, masked marauders had to infant of 45days succumbed migrants arriving in state a meeting with prominent free their faces immediately to infection in the state. an through various points of film personalities at Pragathi after leaving infant boy belonging to entry, the asymptomatic ones Bhavan here on Friday. a bank or store to avoid Abhangapur village of are being quarantined at Ministers Talasani Srinivas Migrants deaths turned mysterious... suspicion once in the gener- Narayanpet district in south- home and in quarantine, Yadav, Niranjan Reddy, Chief al public. But it came with the ern Telangana died at Gandhi while the symptomatic ones Secretary Somesh Kumar, Continued from page 1 age plant, is brimming with personnel, rushed to the spot food found at their kitchen risk of being Hospital in April. Even in the are isolated and tested for fur- film personalities water, though it has not been and began conducting were also sent for tests. If food photographed and identi- case of infant, he had a weak ther course of action. With Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, D The others were identified as in use for the past few years. inquiries from various angles. poisoning is determined as fied through omnipresent immune system and had con- 670 active cases, the state has Suresh Babu, Allu Aravind, N Nisha Alam (45, wife of The company owners on They are looking at the possi- the cause of the deaths, it rais- surveillance cameras and cell- tracted pneumonia. so far witnessed 1,761 cases. Shankar, Rajamouli, Dil Raju, Masud), Busra Alam (22, his Thursday found the dead bod- bility of starvation, food poi- es further questions as to who phones. These days, they can Trivikram Srinivas, Kiran, daughter), Guddu (three-year- ies of four members in the well soning or murder being the dumped the bodies in the well keep the masks on and blend Radhakrishna, Koratala Siva, old granddaughter of Masud), and on Friday one more body cause of deaths, though initial and whether the workers were in easily with or without C Kalyan, Meher Ramesh, Shahbaz Alam (21, son of surfaced. The remaining four reports suggested it could be a given stale food and if so, by being 'captured' Hyd records highest... Dhamu and others participat- Masud), Sohail Alam(20, were retrieved by police subse- suicide pact. Clues teams were whom. Initially, circumstantial in images. We will have to ed. The discussion centred on younger son of Masud), quently. deployed to gather evidences evidence suggested that the come up with a strategy to Continued from page 1 allowed one hour before the resumption of film shootings, Shakeel (40, driver), Sriram In view of the mysterious and currently the police sus- workers might have committed stop this before it starts,” exam inside the exam centre revival of post -production (35, Bihari) and Shyam (40, nature of the deaths, Police pect food poisoning to be the suicide as they could not get added another official from Further, she said that the and hence should make work as well as reopening of Bihari). The well in question, Commissioner of Warangal probable cause of the deaths. work during the lockdown the Commissioner's examination halls have been arrangements to reach the theatres. situated in front of a cold stor- Dr. Ravinder, along with his Unconsumed portions of the period. Task Force. sanitised, students will be given exam hall one hour in advance. masks and will be allowed The RTC will run special buses inside the exam hall after ther- to exam centres and a helpline HYDERABAD mal screening. Only one can- will be set up to offer sugges- NEW AGRI POLICY didate for each bench is tions to parents regarding the BULLION RATES allowed to sit. The students are exam centres, she said. GOLD ` 49,060 (10 gm) ‘Govt to implement long and short term strategies’ ` 10 SILVER PNS n HYDERABAD CM desired that cultivation in state What should be done to make ` 48,200(1kg) sure that the entire yields is ` 0 Chief Minister K should be developed in such a manner utilised? The experts in this Chandrashekhar Rao has regard gave several sugges- announced that to make agri- that crops should be cultivated based tions. It was decided to hold CHICKEN culture a matured profession on the eating habits of the people such discussions in the com- RATES `/KG in future, the government ing days and give a direction would implement both long and path to agriculture in Dressed/With Skin `213 term and short term strategies in tune with the market Corporation MD Keshavulu State. "Agriculture was in Without Skin `243 in the state. The Chief Minister demands, agri-business, food and others participated. severe crisis when the State Broiler at Farm `147 desired that cultivation in processing, agro industries A detailed discussion was was formed. Due to some Telangana State should be development and other relat- held on what kind of changes measures taken by the govern- developed in such a manner ed issues. Former MLC Prof to be brought in cultivation of ment there is some respite. EGG that crops should be cultivat- international level. He said that Nageshwar, Agriclture crops? What are the methods The farmers are gaining con- `/ ed based on the eating habits there should be a tangible University Vice Chancellor that are available now to add fidence now. The reforms peri- RATES 100 of the people, agri-based change in the agriculture in Praveen Rao, Agri-business value to the crops produced by od will begin in agriculture HYDERABAD 340 industries should get their the State. College Principal Seema, farmers without sending them from this monsoon season VIJAYAWADA 310 raw material continuously, the The Chief Minister held a Administrative Staff College of directly from farm to the mar- crops. Farmers are with con- entire yields should be sold in meeting with the experts at India Director Srinivaschary, ket? What new changes to be fidence and faith that whatev- VISAKHAPATNAM 350 the market at good prices, the Pragathi Bhavan here on Food and Agriclture manage- brought in? What changes er the government says it RETAIL PRICE `3.40 cultivation of crops should Friday to finalise the strategy ment Consultant Gopinath should be done for the use of would be for their benefit and (IN HYDERABAD) be done to compete at the on the cultivation to be done Koneti, Seed Development fertilisers and chemicals? welfare,” the CM said.

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RIME CORNER City gets 45 more Basthi Dawakhanas Man injured in road mishap Facilities inaugurated in Sec’bad, Khairatabad, LB Nagar, Serilingampally, and Charminar zones private employee rammed his Acar into a pillar of the PVNR PNS n HYDERABAD expressway at Mehdipatnam in the wee hours of Friday. Ministers KT Rama Rao, According to the police, the Talasani Srinivas Yadav and incident happened when the Etela Rajender on Friday inau- youngster, identified as Rohit, gurated Basti Dawakhanas in MA&UD Minister KT Rama Rao addressing the 'Digital Summit', organised by was proceeding from Asif Nagar the city. While IT Minister the Confederation of Indian Industry, on Friday towards Mehdipatnam. "The inaugurated two Basti incident occurred around 1 am, Dawakhanas at Erragadda and when the car reached pillar No. Vengalrao Nagar, Animal 33. Rohit was driving the vehicle Husbandy Minister inaugu- Digital adoption need at a high speed and lost control rated urban clinics at Chepala of the wheel. He went on to hit Bavi and Nala Bazar. Health the pillar ahead. Fortunately for Minister Etela Rajender inau- him, the airbags in the car gurated urban clinic at SV Ministers KT Rama Rao, Etela Rajender and Talasani Srinivas Yadav getting their body temperature and BP checked after inaugurating the facility on Friday of the hour, says KTR opened and he survived the Nagar in Mallapur division. crash with injuries," the police Facilities inaugurated in PNS n HYDERABAD Digital revolution said, adding that the motorists Sec’bad, Khairatabad, LB These clinics will be open to public from in the Basti Dawakhana. Mumbai, Thane and Pune. passing by noticed him and Nagar, Serilingampally, Minister got his body temper- Further, he asked the people to 'Digital Literacy', 'Digital can only be shifted him to hospital. Kukatpally and Charminar 9AM to 4PM. Locals of each basti can ature and BP checked with the observe physical distance and Infrastructure' and 'Digital possible if digital zones. avail medical facilities in these clinics, medical staff available in the advised them not to be com- Innovation' are three key or even non-digital Speaking on the occasion, clinic. After inaugurating the placent that nothing will hap- enablers for India to chart dig- Tobacco worth Animal Husbandry Talasani said Minister KT Rama Rao Basti Dawakhana, the Minister pen to them. ital revolution in post-covid solutions can be 1.60L seized Srinivas Yadav said that the interacted with an elderly Turning his attention on era, said IT Minister KT Rama accessed by a state government has set up woman who came for the treat- urban clinics, he said that Rao on Friday. common man, ask Force team on Friday urban clinics for the benefit of he said adding that the urban clinics," he said. ment at the clinic. more and more services would He was speaking at the Tseized banned tobacco the poor and middle classes. clinics found favour with the MA&UD Minister KT Rama Health Minister Eatala be added to the urban clinics, 'Digital Summit', organised said KTR products worth Rs 1.60 lakh at "The urban clinics save the poor people at many places. The Rao said that the government Rajender also underlined the which functions daily from 9 by the Confederation of Indian Wyra. According to Task force and middle classes of their urban clinics will have doctors, aims at providing primary need for people observing am to 4 pm. He suggested cor- Industry, a virtual conference ACP G Venkat Rao, gutkha and money and provides affordable para-medical personnel and health care to poor at doorsteps. Covid-19 precautions even porators and slum residents to on "Digital Revolution in Post Secretary, Ministry of other tobacco products were treatment to them," he said. nurses and provide treatment to "These clinics will be open to though the threat due to virus play crucial role in managing Covid Era: Touching Lives & Electronics and Information loaded in a car for transportation "Urban clinics have been pro- patients, he said calling upon public from 9AM to 4PM. has subsided to an extent. "We the affairs of urban clinics. Enriching Businesses" with Technology (MeitY), congrat- from the residence of the vided in slums to treat minor ASHA workers to sensitise peo- Locals of each basti can avail are able to save Hyderabad Zonal Commissioner of the an objective to bring together ulated and complimented accused Dara Meenakshi at ailments of the poor eliminat- ple of slums on urban clinics. medical facilities in these clin- from the virus by enforcing GHMC Upender Reddy, local eminent policymakers and Team Telangana for achieving Gannavaram village of Wyra ing the need for travelling long The government has plans to ics," he said. The Minister lockdown strictly," he said corporators and others were industry leaders relevant to the 18 per cent growth in IT mandal. Based on a tip-off a raid to reach government hospitals, promote at least 1,000 urban examined the facilities available quoting the examples of present. context, on to a common plat- exports in this challenging was conducted and Tthe car and form and try understanding times. Sawhney further added the tobacco products were from them, their views on var- that government of Telangana seized. ious aspects - current scenario has lived up to any challenge and way forward, how to make given to them. Speaking about Balapur DI tests positive for Covid-19 India a leader in Digital some of the upcoming scheme PDS rice Revolution in post-covid era. to boost electronic manufac- PNS n HYDERABAD check-up. Speaking on the occasion, turing in the country, he was smuggling racket Doctors tested him and in According to the Minister said, "Digital rev- confident that the State The detective inspector of the results which were out on sources, pon olution can only be possible if Government will encourage busted Balapur police station was Friday, he was found to be digital or even non-digital the IT ecosystem in the State arimnagar commissionerate tested positive for positive. He was imme- Wednesday the solutions can be accessed by a to innovate and develop soft- Kpolice busted a PDS rice Covid-19 on Friday. diately shifted to cop complained common man. Enabling com- ware products. smuggling gang and arrested He was down Gandhi Hospital mon man with the help of Addressing the summit, two persons. The police seized with fever and and his family of high fever. technology will make him Jayesh Ranjan, Principal 130 quintal of rice worth Rs 2.6 was on sick members Later, he was believe in technology, and Secretary, shared an experi- lakh ready to transport to leave from were home create a social impact. If India ence on how around 1000+ Maharastra from them. Based on Wednesday, quarantined. advised to take has to grow leaps and bounds local kirana stores were a tip off, police conducted officials said. Following leave and go for a we need to create people dig- empowered through the dig- checking in Budagajangala According to this, itally literate, create broadband ital platform offered by the colony. ‘Miscommunication' sources, the Rachakonda medical check-up and other necessary digital state government in Covid official had a Police have got infrastructure and innovate. It times. He added that the pan- cough for about all the primary is also critical that Indian demic has provided a big push five days and attended contacts tested and On their part as a protocol, Union Government should to the digital transformation in 10 startups in lands Manipuri group duty too. directed other officials and the staff at the Balapur police encourage States to collabo- the country. While it offers However, on Wednesday constables who were prima- station are taking precaution- rate, coexist and compete with great opportunity, there is also T-Hub's fintech when he complained of high ry contacts to the infected ary measures such as use of Global IT Value Chain; as a need to relook digital India in wrong train fever, he was advised to take person to be under home sanitizers and masks apart part of Digital India Strategy." programme to ensure that it leave and go for a medical quarantine. from physical distancing. Ajay Prakash Sawhney, IAS, does not create digital divide. accelerator n PNS HYDERABAD Accoring to the programme A group of students and group, a few stops employees from Manipur have later, after talking ‘Physical distance PNS n HYDERABAD boarded the ‘wrong’ special Cyberabad police takes no Spl buses train following an alleged mis- with another co- must while T-Hub on Friday said it has communication under the passenger, they shortlisted 10 startups for its directions of Telangana State exchanging wishes’ chances, warns lockdown violators for govt staff fintech accelerator pro- Police. came to know gramme. The programme The group, which consists that the train is PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD Sajjanar said. was launched in November of five students and employees Ever since the lockdown on 32 routes 2019 in partnership with from Manipur, alleged that heading toward Home Minister Mohammed Cyberabad Police came into force, the Cyberabad NPCI (National Payments they were asked to board the Agartala in Tripura Mahmood Ali on Friday Commissioner VC Sajjanar, Police have booked more than PNS n HYDERABAD Corporation of India), the train on May 20 under the pre- appealed to people to main- who reviewed the situation five lakh traffic violation cases umbrella organisation for text that it would go to Jiribam, state and not tain physical distance while earlier this week after the relax- and over 12,000 vehicles have Chief Minister K retail payments systems in Manipur. However, a few stops iribam in Manipur exchanging Eid wishes and ations came into effect, has said been seized, apart from over Chandrasekhar Rao on India and DST (Department later, after talking with anoth- avoid gathering. He conduct- that special checks against 2,000 lockdown norms viola- Friday gave green signal for of Science and Technology). er co-passenger, they came to ed a review meeting with lockdown violators would still tion cases. Traffic DCP SM running special buses for The programme is designed know that the train is heading informed on the day of travel Principal Secretary (Home) be carried out across the com- Vijay Kumar said the relaxation government employees in 32 to enhance faster product toward Agartala in Tripura that there is a train to their Ravi Gupta, Director-General missionerate and warned vio- was only for businesses and city routes from Saturday. development and scale-up of state. Surprised, the group has hometown on the same day. of Police M Mahendar Reddy, lators to strictly follow rules. some essentials and that the 3 The employees will have to the fintech startups shortlist- been trying to find a solution When I asked the nodal offi- Commissioners of Police The official has been fre- km radius rule was still in show their identity card to ed to be a part of the batch. to the issue since then. cers, they said they have no Anjani Kumar, Mahesh M quently paying surprise visits to vogue. "Anyone found violat- gain entry into the bus. The The 20 startups were The announcements were information about this," the Bhagwat and VC Sajjanar on different places in the commis- ing the rule or without valid RTC is already extending its selected from over 150 appli- given about the special train co-ordinator said. the measures to be taken on sionerate. He said that though vehicle documents, licence, services in Hyderabad city to cations received from across destinations, and people are Another passenger from the occasion of Ramzan. there were no containment people, he said and urged peo- documents of the vehicle, hel- the emergency services India, after a rigorous evalu- sent only after confirmation, Manipur, Nadeem Khan, who Authorities of GHMC and areas in Cyberabad, the police ple not to venture outside met, seat belt and proper num- employees since lockdown ation process. Some of the said the police inspector of travelled to Jiribam via the HMWS&SB are making were still vigilant and enforc- unnecessarily. "If anyone is ber plate will be booked under came into force. The corpo- shortlisted startups are Uppal, N. Ch Ranga Swamy. special train on May 19, also cleanliness and water supply ing lockdown strictly to contain found coming out for joy rid- the provision of law," the DCP ration is also extending its Chitmonks, Syntizen, The whole episode came into alleged that the communica- arrangements on the eve of the spread of the virus. Over a ing or unnecessary reasons, said. Violators are being services to shift the foreign AShield Technologies, light after Jonah Trichao, the tion from officials was not the festival. "There is no other 100 special lockdown enforce- stringent action will be initiat- booked under sections of the returnees to paid quarantine amongst others. chief co-ordinator for the proper. "It took around 58 way except maintaining phys- ment teams are constantly on ed. It is the duty of the people Indian Penal Code, Epidemic centres located in many Startups accepted into the Manipur Student Union, hours to reach Jiribam. ical distance to contain the the field and engaged in to oblige the government, as it Diseases Act and Disaster hotels across the city from programme will receive train- tweeted the issue on May 22. Around 1,200 persons were on spread of virus,” he said. spreading awareness among is for the good of the people," Management Act. airport. ing and guidance from T- According to Jonah, there was the train, and it was too Hub and NPCI via a curricu- no proper communication crowded. Had I known this lum of activities, specifically from the state officials about before-hand, I would not have designed to support product the time and availability of the boarded it," he said. VMware India development and growth in trains. As of now, the Manipuri ‘Shift stranded migrants to function halls’ digital payments. Also, star- "The whole process has students and employees are tups will have access to NPCI been chaotic, because no com- planning to get down at PNS n HYDERABAD She also told the HC that inks pact retail payments APIs for munication about travel Badarpur station in Assam. large number the migrant product development and T- arrangements were done in "We have tried to co-ordinate Making it amply clear to the workers walking on the with WE Hub Hub's network of mentors, advance by the officials. As of with Manipur state officials. state government that it is the Medchal highway without any industry experts, investors, now, two trains have left for Hopefully, they might arrange foremost duty of the govern- support from the state govern- PNS n HYDERABAD service providers and the Manipur, taking around 650- transport for us to Manipur ment to look after the migrant ment. She also told the HC that community. 700 people. Students are from there," said Angam. workers who are trying to the Medchal highway has large VMware India on Friday signed reach their villages and cities in number of marriage halls an MoU with WE Hub, a other states of the country, the where the migrant workers Government of Telangana initia- ADMISSIONS FOR 2020-21 Telangana High Court on can easily be kept and looked tive for women entrepreneurs, to Take care of Friday asked the state govern- after well by the state govern- extend VMinclusion Taara's ment to shift the migrant work- ment till proper arrangements upskilling and return to work fruit growers: ers who are either stranded or The govt was told to shift migrants who were made for their trans- programme in the State. With UoH extends last date walking in Medchal Highway are either stranded or walking to portation either by buses or by this MoU, VMware and WE HC tells govt to function halls located in trains. Hub aim to empower women Medchal after assessing their function halls located in Medchal after Create separate Covid-19 with the skills they need to return for admissions PNS n HYDERABAD exact number. assessing their exact number to their dormant/ interrupted A division bench of the HC disabled fund technology careers. The aim is PNS n HYDERABAD The Telangana High Court comprising of the Chief Justice The Telangana High Court on also to provide a platform for on Friday directed the state of the state Justice RS Chauhan The High Court warned the The division bench of the Friday expressed surprise over deeper and better networking University of Hyderabad, government and the Centre and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy state government to strictly High Court passed these orders the allocation of a paltry sum of opportunities for women in which has earlier invited to take steps to ensure that directed the state government comply with its orders and while dealing with Public Rs 10,000 to each district disabled technology to be a part of the online applications for its the fruit growers do not to take steps to provide food, added that any of failure on the Interest Litigation moved as a welfare officer in the state to economic workforce of the State. entrance examinations and incurr any kind of losses dur- shelter water and toilets. part of the state government to lunch motion by Prof. Rama enable him to take care of the WE Hub aims at providing a admissions to various cours- ing the ongoing lockdown Making it clear that the govern- comply with its orders would Shankarnarayan Melkote. persons with disabilities. It direct- platform by enabling skill upgra- es for the Academic year period. A division bench of ment should not dump the compel to take a serious of any Arguing the case on behalf of ed the state government to cre- dation, networking opportuni- 2020-21 from April 3 to May courses which include 16 inte- the HC passed these orders migrant workers at any of the Omission or inefficiency on its the petitioner, High Court ate a separate "COVID-19 dis- ties and the career options for 22, has extended the last date grated courses, 41 PG cours- while dealing with a PIL filed border district of the state, it part. It asked the advocate advocate Vasudha Nagaraj told abled fund" to extend all kinds of women returning to workforce for applying to June 30. The es, 15 M Phil, 10 M.Tech and by 75-year-old retired veteri- asked the state to make con- General of the state BS Prasad the division bench of the HC help to such persons during the in Telangana. As part of the col- decision to extend the last date 46 Ph.D. programmes. The nary doctor from Nirmal certed efforts to take the to inform the court about the that the state police were pick- ongoing lockdown period. A laboration, WE Hub will be inte- was taken considering the candidates were advised to district K Narayana Reddy. migrant workers to the nearest concerte steps initiated by the ing up the migrant workers division bench of the High Court grating modules on entrepre- existing situation in the coun- keep watching the website for The Court directed both the railway station or bus station state government to ameliorate hailing from states like Uttar comprising of the Chief Justice neurship as an addition to the try due to the Covid-19, the further updates and more governments to file reports and help them find the trains the condition of the migrant Pradesh, Bihar and northern of the state Justice RS Chauhan curriculum so the various university said in a release. A details can be had from web- informing the measures and the buses to reach their vil- workers and about the imple- states were being dumped into and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy opportunities available for total of 2,456 seats are being site: http://www.acad. taken. It later posted the lages and the cities in other mentation of its orders before trucks and buses to send them asked the state government to file women planning a return to the offered for admissions to 132 uohyd.ac.in/ matter to June 5. states. May 29. Adilabad district. its report before May 29. work. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MAY 23, 2020 hyderabad 04

NEW AGRICULTURE POLICY OUTA seeks Discrepancy in irrigation, protection of lands revenue land records in state Farmers a worried lot n n PNS HYDERABAD PNS HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD Osmania University Teachers There is a discrepancy in the In the first move of its kind in Association (OUTA) and area of lands acquired for exe- the country, Telangana state Congress party on Friday cution of irrigation projects government had decided that demanded the state govern- and canals and the actual area it will tell its farmers what they ment to protect varsity lands of land found mention in the should grow, when and how from being grabbed by land- land records. The discrepancy much. According to Chief sharks pertains to at least 1.93-lakh Minister K Chandrashekar In statement, OUTA pres- acres. The state government Rao, the purpose of the move ident Prof B Manohar and cleansed the land records three is to make the farmers pro- general secretary Prof B years ago. In fact, the lands duce what the market wants. Surender Reddy alleged that acquired for projects are in the However, the government's the encroachment of enjoyment of farmers in sever- move, at a time when the rabi Osmania University lands al districts, but the land records season is about start in fort- came to a halt temporarily mention them as pattadar lands. night or so, has not gone when the teachers and stu- Various irrigation projects down well with the farmers. dents protested in this regard. spread across 3,309 villages of In the land revenue records (integrated The farmers have been rais- However, the encroachers the state. The projects monitor- land management system), only 2.63 ing traditional crops since launched their efforts again ing system, the total land they know very well the type during the lockdown period. acquired for execution of pro- lakh acres of land is listed in the name of soil of their land and the However, the encroachers jects is mentioned as 5.30-lakh of the Irrigation Department availability of water. They are are leveling the land with the acres. worried about government It is said that there are no enough area under cotton and reduc- help of police by stating that While a portion of the land dictating terms on what crops ing it simultaneously under they have all documents. "Why is government land, the rest is included under 508, while the Nagarjuna Sagar projects are not they should raise. Moreover, seeds in the markets to raise crops paddy. The latest policy of the they have waited all these acquired from farmers. In the tank bed lands under the head available. Therefore, the state the government statement that government discourages the days if they have all docu- land revenue records (integrat- of account 501 and complete the government called for revenue it will not procure crops from as recommended by the Telangana farmers to raise maize and ments. Why they had taken up ed land management system), exercise by May 23. He issued and irrigation departments to them from next season if they state government encourages them to grow cot- land leveling works at the only 2.63 lakh acres of land is directions to district collectors undertake a joint exercise. won't raise the crops as sug- ton and red gram in rabi. time of corona as the students listed in the name of the in this regard. Irrigation princi- Accordingly, the stage is set gested by the government left The proposed policy advo- and teachers are away from the Irrigation Department. The dis- pal secretary Rajat Kumar for releasing the encroachments farmers worried and con- profit of at least Rs 100 or 200 the farmers against raising cot- cates increasing the area under University," OUTA ques- crepancy in land records has ordered the Irrigation of irrigation canals, taking pos- fused. even if they did not get MSP for ton crop and took pains to fine varieties of rice. But the tioned. OUTA demanded the become a moot point Departments officials two session of the lands acquired Fluctuations in prices of it. But the prices of cotton nose- reduce the area under the crop ground realities are different. government to react immedi- In the revenue land records, months ago for reunification of from farmers and making suit- cotton are more, compared to dive all of a sudden the loss then. The state government There is no big variation in ately on the issue and protect the tank bed lands, project and various divisions of the able changes in online land paddy. Lack of adequate runs into several thousands of wanted the farmers to raise prices of coarse and fine vari- Osmania University from canal lands are included under Irrigation and Catchment Area records. godown space to store them, rupees. Last year, a quintal of alternate crops then. Now, the eties of rice. Fine varieties of encroachers. It may be the same head of account. Development department. As As soon as the land is the prices linked to global cotton commanded Rs 6,000 as Chief Minister has been rice are sold at Rs 1,835 a recalled that the students However, the Chief part of this, he called for docu- acquired from the farmers, the market and due to other fac- against the current Rs 3,300. encouraging farmers to raise quintal whereas coarse vari- and some professors Commissioner on Land menting the lands acquired by lands should be included under tors, the cotton farmers are The Centre has to rope in the cotton crop citing unprece- eties are sold at Rs 1,815 a obstructed the efforts of lev- Records and the Chief Secretary the Irrigation Department. the ownership of the Irrigation facing exploitation at the Cotton Corporation of India to dented demand for cotton in quintal. However, there are no eling the alleged Osmania Somesh Kumar wanted the The department has details of Department. In fact, one third hands of traders. rescue the farmers. global market, kicking off a enough seeds in the markets University land couple of authorities to include the lands land acquired recently, while the of the land acquired from farm- The farmers are confident of In April 2016, Chief Minister controversy. The farmers are to raise crops as recommend- days ago by the retired judge acquired from farmers for irri- relevant documents for the ers is not included under the selling a quintal of paddy at a K Chandrasekhar Rao advised worried over increasing the ed by the government. V Narasimha Reddy. gation projects have been lands acquired for Sriramsagar, irrigation department's name.

MLC POLLS Scribes lodge complaint with TS Employees JAC demands full salaries TRS indulging in horse trading: Cong PNS n HYDERABAD to pay full salaries to the steps taken up by the state gov- protest at their residences on Harish against employees. ernment. "All government activ- May 23 (Saturday) demanding PNS n HYDERABAD Telangana Employees JAC Telangana Employees JAC ities have resumed their opera- the government to pay full Bhupal Reddy on Friday demanded the state chairman Karem Ravinder tions from the first week of May. salaries to the employees. The The Congress party on Friday government to pay the salaries Reddy, secretary general V The conditions of state revenue protest programme will be demanded that the Election PNS n HYDERABAD deferred for the months of Mamatha, TNGO Central improved," they said. They said taken up with the call given by Commission to take stern March and April in the month Union general secretary that employees belonging to the Telangana Employees JAC. action against TRS leaders, Telangana Journalists on Friday of May. The state government Mamilla Rajender, TGO state the Muslim community are Pensioners would also partic- including ruling party's candi- lodged a complaint with the employees and teachers decid- general secretary Enugula managing with half salaries for ipate in these protest. The JAC date K Kavitha, for their alleged Finance Minister T Harish ed to stage protest at their res- Sathyanarayana on Friday said the last two months during leaders asked the employees to involvement in horse trading of Rao alleging that TRS MLA idences on May 23 (Saturday) that they successfully tackled the Ramazan. The employees and share the photos of protest on MPTCs, ZPTCs, Municipal from Narayankhade, Bhupal demanding the government spread of Corinavirus with the teachers decided to stage social media platforms. Councillors and Corporators, Reddy allegedly made the to win the MLC elections from municipal officials demolish Nizambabad Local Bodies. Malkajgiri MP Revanth Reddy, Congress leader Shabbir Ali lodging the complaint the under construction house "Ruling TRS party is brazen- before Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Shashank Goel at his office on Friday of a reporter Paramesh, work- ly indulging in violation of ing with vernacular media. It is CPI: No facilities even Code of Conduct in the ongo- TRS leaders are indulging in horse said that the reporter covered ing Nizamabad MLC Elections the news of Bhupal Reddy not (Local Bodies) as the contest- trading of MPTCs, ZPTCs, Municipal following lockdown restric- after paying for quarantine ing candidate from TRS is Councillors and Corporators, said Cong tions during his birthday cele- Kavitha Kalvakuntla, daughter brations. The TUWJ-143 con- PNS n HYDERABAD of present Chief Minister of demned the act of MLA Telangana. Therefore, they Parliament BB Patil, Govt stopped immediately if we Bhupal Reddy. Reacting to the CPI on Friday ques- hatched a conspiracy to win Whip G Govardhan and other wish to protect our democra- complaint, Minister Harish tioned the state govern- these elections by hook or MLAs from Nizamabad and cy and constitution," he said. Rao assured journalists that he ment to reveal whether crook and hence resorted to Kamareddy districts have been Shabbir Ali informed that will do justice to the reporter. it is doing business in the illegal means of violating the openly violating the Model of the Congress leaders submitted The journalist leaders - name providing quaran- code of conduct," TPCC work- Code of Conduct without fear the complete list of MPTCs, Maruthi Sagar, Sayyed Ismail, tine facility in hotels by ing president A Revanth Reddy, from the election authorities. ZPTCs, Municipal Councilors A Ramana Kumar, P charging Rs 15,000 to Rs former Minister Mohammed "TRS leaders are indulging in and Corporators who were Yoganand, G Sampath, 50,000 from those Ali Shabbir, Congress candi- horse trading of MPTCs, forcibly defected to TRS. He Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Sridhar, returning from foreign date V Subhash Reddy and ZPTCs, Municipal Councillors said the behaviour of ruling Yadagiri Goud, Yoganand countries. CPI state secretary Chada Venkat Reddy at the Park Hotel in Ramareddy ZPTC N Mohan and Corporators, belonging to TRS clearly shows that the Reddy, Dara Singh lodged CPI state secretary Hyderabad on Friday Reddy alleged in their com- all opposition parties. Since MLC elections were not free complaint with Harish Rao. Chada Venkat Reddy on plaint lodged before Chief TRS does not have sufficient and fair in any manner. Another journalist union Friday tried to visit the Electoral Officer Dr. Shashank numbers to win the elections, Therefore, he said that the TUWJ-IJU has warned that it Park Hotel after receiv- Reddy went to Park return from foreign Goel at his office here on they are threatening or luring CEO has been urged to take will take up 'Chalo ing several complaints Hotel along with party countries doesn't mean Friday. the elected representatives of immediate action under rele- Narayanakhade' and lay siege on paid quarantine in leader Dr D Sudhakar. everyone will have Speaking to media persons other parties to join TRS to vant laws and rules to stop to MLA Camp office if they hotels to foreign However, the police money. But still, the gov- later, Shabbir Ali said that TRS ensure Kavitha's victory. Their horse trading and contain the didn't get positive response. returnees. However, the obstructed CPI leaders ernment kept them in Ministers, especially Vemula actions are a real threat to politics of luring or intimida- The TUWJ leaders staged police obstructed Chada. from entering inside the hotels with the condition Prashanth Reddy, Member of democracy. This must be tion. dharna before Sangareddy According to Chada hotel and informed of self expenses ranging Collectorate on Friday and Venkat Reddy, CPI them that they are not from Rs 15,000 to Rs submitted a memorandum to Telangana state allowing anyone inside 50,000. However, the the Collector. Sangareddy dis- Committee member the hotel. Reacting to the persons staying in hotel Waive off electricity, trict journalist leader Vishnu Sada Laxmi returned to police response, Chada quarantine are lodging Kumar questioned the officials India after visiting her expressed his displea- complaints that the water bills: Cong to reveal as to how far their act daughter, who stays in sure. He alleged that the hotels are not providing of desecrating the under con- America. The state gov- migrant workers, hand- minimum facilities even PNS n HYDERABAD struction house is correct where ernment kept her at paid icraft workers, small after taking huge money several illegal constructions quarantine in Park Hotel traders and others were for 14 days quarantine," The Congress party on Friday were taking place with MLA's in Somajiguda. facing lot of troubles he said. Chada demand- demanded that the Telangana twilight. However, Sada Laxmi due to sudden ed the government to Government to waive off elec- brought to Chada announcement of lock- provide good food to tricity and water bills for the Venkat Reddy's notice down by the state and those staying in paid entire lockdown period for all that there are no ade- central governments. quarantines. Chada categories of consumers by quate facilities and good The government is spoke to Police and utilising the funds received by food and doctors are shifting the foreign Tourism Department CMRF towards Covid-19 relief not checking on them returnees to paid quar- officials on the issue of Like any other sweet, works. regularly. Chada Venkat antines. Those who lack of facilities.

Tirupati Laddu available ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT BILL-2020 across Andhra Power staff JAC to stage protest on June 1 PNS n TIRUPATI Fresh stock would be trans- ported from the holy hills a day The famous "Tirupati laddu", before the existing inventory is PNS n HYDERABAD governments have to pay subsidies the sacred 'prasad' of the exhausted at the respective to consumers through DBT. The ancient nearby hill temple of places, he added. Telangana State Power Employees consumers have to pay power tar- Lord Venkateswara, will be Entry of devotees to the JAC (TSPE JAC) has taken sever- iffs without any subsidy. "The available for purchase by devo- more than 2,000-year old tem- al decisions on the proposed farmers, poor domestic consumers tees at subsidised price in the ple, that used to draw thou- Electricity Amendment Bill-2020 will face troubles if the subsidy of headquarters of all 13 dis- sands from across the country here at a meeting on Friday. The the government didn't reach in tricts in Andhra Pradesh from every day during normal JAC announced that it will launch time through DBT. Then the Monday. About 10,000 laddus times, has been barred since a protest on June 1 following the Electricity Department will cut the would be made available at the March 20 to check the spread national call given by the National power connection if the consumer marriage halls or information of the deadly coronavirus. Coordination Committee of fail to pay the tariff on time," the centres of Tirumala Tirupati The devotees of Lord Electricity Employees and JAC said. Devasthanams (TTD), which Venkateswara in Chennai, Engineers (NCCOEEE). The JAC The JAC condemned the administers the cash-rich tem- Bengaluru and Hyderabad asked the employees to wear black Central government's decision of ple at Tirumala, in the district could also be able to receive the badges on June 1 in protest against privatisation through sublicense headquarter towns or cities, a 'laddus' at subsidised price the Electricity Amendment Bill- and franchise in power distribution temple official said on Friday. soon. TTD authorities were 2020 sector through the proposed employees would experience heavy sector. The JAC thanked the Chief The 'laddu', which is priced perusing the matter with In a statement, the JAC said that Electricity Amendment Bill-2020. losses. Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, at Rs 50 each, would be sold at respective state governments the power sector is under the State With this, the states will remain as JAC said that the cross subsidy Power Minister Jagadish Reddy Rs 25 "as a token of gift" to the for their nod in view of Covid- and Central concurrent list. spectator losing decision making will be lifted slowly forcing the and Transco and Genco CMD devotees during the Covid-19 19 lockdown, the temple offi- However, the Central government power resulting in the power con- poor and middle class consumers Prabhakar Rao for stating that they lockdown period, he said. cial added. is trying to take the powers of the sumers, power projects and to pay heavy tariffs. Then the state will obstruct the bill at any cost. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MAY 23, 2020 nation 05

SHORT READS Dalai Lama writes to Naveen, PM says country stands with Mamata; expresses sympathy PNS n BHUBANESWAR tion of any loss of human life in Bengal, announces Rs 1K cr aid Odisha due to the cyclone, Tibetan spiritual leader the though it affected nearly 45 lakh INS Sunayna returns n PNS BHUBANESWAR The Prime Minister Dalai Lama has written to people and damaged a large to port after anti- Mamata Banerjee and Naveen number of houses in the coastal After conducting an aerial sur- also said that Rs 2 Patnaik, chief ministers of West districts. piracy deployment vey of the cyclone-hit areas of lakh would be Bengal and Odisha respective- The Dalai Lama also con- KOCHI: INS Sunayna, an West Bengal on Friday, Prime given to the next ly, expressing his sympathy for veyed his condolences to the offshore patrol vessel of the Minister Narendra Modi of kin of the the loss of lives and property in families who have lost loved Indian Navy, successfully announced a Rs 1,000 crore the two states ravaged by ones, and to all those affected by completed her anti-piracy relief package for the state, say- deceased persons cyclone Amphan. the storm. "I appreciate the deployment in the Gulf of Aden ing the nation stood with while those who In his letters to the two chief prior preparations that were and arrived here early Friday Bengal in this hour of crisis. suffered serious ministers, the Buddhist leader made to respond to this natur- morning, a Defence spokesman "I assure my brothers and said he is making a donation al disaster, and the efforts that said. The ship, based under the sisters of West Bengal that the injuries will get Rs from the Dalai Lama Trust for West Bengal and Odisha respec- are underway to provide relief Southern Naval Command entire country stands with you 50,000 each. the relief and rebuilding efforts tively to express his sadness over and assistance to those affected," here, had to sustain herself in these difficult times," Modi "as a mark of solidarity with the the loss of life, the devastation the Dalai Lama wrote to each without entering any port for 80 said. people of West Bengal and of property, as well as the hard- chief ministers. days due to COVID-19 The Prime Minister also noon and caused severe dam- team will be sent to the state Minister landed in Bengal to Odisha." ship caused to so many people To the West Bengal chief pandemic, he said. She was said that Rs 2 lakh would be ages in various parts of the state soon to conduct a detailed sur- take stock of the trail of However, the amount of due to Cyclone Amphan," said minister, he said, "In addition to fuelled and resupplied by given to the next of kin of the with a wind speed ranging vey of the damages caused by destruction left behind by the donation was not mentioned in the statement on Thursday. our profound respect for India tankers of the Indian Navy and deceased persons while those from 155 kmph to 185 kmph, Amphan, adding that all severe cyclonic storm, Chief the statement issued by his Cyclone Amphan has as a sacred land, which has also US Navy, the spokesman said. who suffered serious injuries accompanied by heavy rainfall. aspects related to rehabilitation Minister Mamata Banerjee and office on Thursday. claimed 77 lives in West Bengal been home to many Tibetans "Such an unbroken and will get Rs 50,000 each. At least 80 people have lost and reconstruction will be Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar "This morning His Holiness and Banerjee said the state suf- over the last 61 years, we have sustained deployment at sea Severe cyclone Amphan their lives due to the cyclone, addressed. "We all want West came to receive him along the Dalai Lama wrote to fered losses to the tune of Rs 1 a special regard for Bengal" speaks of very high crew made its landfall in West as per sources. Bengal to move ahead," he said. with the senior state BJP lead- Mamata Banerjee and Naveen lakh crore because of it. mainly because of two great per- proficiency and morale of the Bengal on Wednesday after- Modi said that a Central Earlier, as the Prime ership. Patnaik, the Chief Ministers of There has been no confirma- sonalities who hailed from it. ship", he said. The ship was received by senior officers of the Southern Naval Command, who welcomed the crew back home and congratulated the Health workers protest against Rs 36 lakh bill for students from HC declines to stay ship on her sterling performance. INS Sunayna is new quarantine guidelines the second Saryu-class patrol Kota shows inhumanity: Maya conviction of former CM vessel of the Indian Navy, designed and constructed PNS n LUCKNOW indigenously by the Goa Madhu Koda in coal scam Shipyard Limited. BSP chief Mayawati on Friday PNS n NEW DELHI criticised the Congress govern- ment in Rajasthan for raising The Delhi High Court Friday Karna govt to bear a bill of over Rs 36 lakh for its declined to stay the convic- Shramik train travel buses used for ferrying stu- tion of former Jharkhand dents back to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Madhu Koda cost till May 31: CM PNS n NEW DELHI in the use of PPE or any other from Kota and said this shows in a coal scam saying it will BENGALURU: The Karnataka form of high-risk exposure or its “inhumanity”. not be apt to facilitate him to government on Friday said it Healthcare workers at several they have symptoms suggestive The bill was cleared by the contest polls for any public would bear the travel cost of Central and city government of coronavirus infection. Yogi Adityananth government office, till he is finally acquit- migrant workers and stranded hospitals sported black arm However, healthcare workers on Friday, a day after it was sent ted. people to their respective states bands on Friday to protest the on the frontline have raised by Rajasthan for facilitating the Justice Vibhu Bakhru said by Shramik trains upto May 31. government's decision to end the objections to the new guidelines. students' return from coaching Rajasthan, on one side charg- lockdown back home. Uttar the wider opinion was that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, need for their quarantine after The Federation of Resident hub Kota amid the COVID-19- ing arbitrary fare for sending Pradesh State Road Transport persons charged with crimes in a series of tweets, said the COVID-19 duty unless there has Doctors' Association (FORDA) induced lockdown. UP students in their buses Corporation (UPSRTC) buses ought to be disqualified from government has considered the been any form of high-risk has called for the black ribbon In a series of tweets, from Kota and on the other were deployed for bringing contesting elections to public test elections for any public plea of migrant workers who exposure. Several hospitals in protest to demand proper quar- Mayawati said, “The demand now talking about buses to them back, but the number of offices and therefore, it would office, till he is finally acquit- were unable to bear the travel the last few days have asked their antine and testing for all health- of Rs 36.36 lakhs that the send migrant labourers to their students there was more than not be apt to stay Koda's con- ted," the court said. expenditure to go back to their healthcare workers staying in care workers on COVID-19 Rajasthan government has homes in UP,” Mayawati said. our estimate and we needed viction to overcome the dis- Koda was held guilty of home towns. "The government hotels during the quarantine duty. The FORDA had also given as expenditure of send- Rajasthan government rais- additional buses," UPSRTC qualification incurred by corruption and conspiracy, by considers migrant workers, period to vacate rooms imme- written to Union Health ing about 12,000 young men ing the bill comes amid the managing director Raj Shekhar him. a trial court in 2017, in allo- who have come from far flung diately failing which the charges Minister Harsh Vardhan seeking and women back from Kota to controversy over Congress said. Koda had moved the plea cation of a Jharkhand-based parts of our country, as our paid for their overstay would be a revision of the guidelines stat- their homes shows their inhu- general secretary Priyanka "The buses of Rajasthan for stay of conviction to con- coal block to Kolkata-based own people and it is my firm deducted from their salaries. ing the virus has an incubation manity. Such disgusting politics Gandhi's offer to provide 1,000 Roadways available in Kota test in the 2019 Jharkhand company Vini Iron and Steel belief that they too must be As per the Union health min- period of 2-14 days following between two neighbouring buses to ferry migrant labour- were used for ferrying students state assembly polls and the Udyog Ltd (VISUL). supported by the State," he istry guidelines issued on May exposure and there are multiple states is extremely saddening." ers in Uttar Pradesh. till Agra and Mathura. The bill high court had reserved its Senior advocate R S said. Shramik trains are being 15, healthcare workers serving instances of doctors testing pos- "But how appropriate and "In mid-April, the Uttar for the same was raised by the verdict on his application on Cheema and advocate operated by sharing the fare on in COVID-19 areas do not itive for the disease following a how humane is the political Pradesh government had Rajasthan Roadways which March 19. Tarannum Cheema, appear- a 85-15 ratio between the need to undergo quarantine second test or subsequently game being played by the decided to bring students of has been cleared by the "It would not be apposite to ing for CBI, had opposed his Railways and the state govern- unless there has been violation after that. Congress government of UP stranded in Kota due to UPSRTC," he added. facilitate the appellant to con- plea for stay of conviction. ments. According to reports, some states had refused to pay the fare for migrant workers, resulting in the labourers paying for the trips. Officials submit report in HC Quarantine must for domestic Senior railway official on testing COVID-19 warriors air travellers: Kerala govt tests positive for n n coronavirus PNS NAGPUR PNS THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NEW DELHI: A senior officer Senior government officials in HC seeks NIA Domestic flyers arriving in working at Rail Bhavan has Nagpur on Friday informed the Kerala must undergo strict home tested positive for coronavirus, Bombay High Court that reply on quarantine as per the lockdown becoming the third such case in COVID-19 tests on police and Navlakha's guidelines, in view of increasing the building which is the medical staff deployed in two COVID-19 cases in the state, headquarters of the Indian containment zones in the city interim bail plea Health Minister K K Shailaja said Railways. The officer was shall be conducted only if the on Friday. working on the cadre number of coronavirus positive PNS n NEW DELHI "Even if the domestic flight restructuring of the Railway cases in each of these areas is services resume, those coming in Protection Force Service. She above 15. The Delhi High Court Friday must remain under strict home had last come to work on May The submission was made by sought NIA's response to quarantine as per the guidelines. 13, following which Rail Bhavan the Nagpur district collector activist Gautam Navlakha's There is no change in that. ment and the local self govern- at their residence," she said. The was shut down for sanitisation and the city's police commission- interim bail plea in Bhima Most people will be coming from ment institutions, Shailaja said state reported 690 cases after 24 purposes for two days after an er. The COVID-19 containment Deshpande and Amit Borkar in As per the report, a total of Koregaon violence case on the major hotspots of the coun- the people of Kerala must also more tested positive for coron- RPF staffer tested positive for zones they were referring to are which they said a joint meeting 798 police personnel have medical grounds. Navlakha, try," she said. Announcing the ensure that every returnee to the avirus on Thursday. As of now the disease, officials said. The Satranjipura and Mominpura. was convened along with senior been deployed in Satranjipura 67, has sought bail saying he is resumption of domestic flight state remained under strict home over 80,000 people are under railway officer stays at The Nagpur bench of the HC medical officials to consider the and Mominpura areas of aged and particularly vulnera- services from May 25, the Civil quarantine in order to curb the observation across the state. Commonwealth Games Village had earlier this week directed the suggestion made by the court. Nagpur. Besides, 296 medical ble to catching any infections/ Aviation Ministry had indicated spread of the disease. On the death of a 73-year-old apartments, where many senior two senior officials to consider COVID-19 tests of medical doctors, nurses and other virus, especially in a crowded on Thursday that it was not in "We need to strictly keep woman, who came from officers of the railways reside, conducting COVID-19 tests on and police personnel working or healthcare workers are render- environment like prison. He is favour of quarantining passen- under observation all those who Mumbai, on Thursday, the min- they said. The officials said that all medical and police personnel discharging duty in the two ing their services to persons presently lodged in Tihar jail. gers on short-haul flights. come fromoutside the state and ister said, "Khadijakuttycame a joint secretary-level officer discharging duty in these two containment zones of from these areas. The petition also claimed that However, the Assam govern- make sure that they do not from Mumbai along with three working closely with her has areas as a pilot project. Mominpura and Satranjipura Out of the 295 medical staff he was diagnosed with high ment has made it mandatory for come into contact with others others. She alighted at been sent to 14-day home The Nagpur district collector are proposed to be conducted if workers, 42 have been already blood pressure during NIA all air passengers coming to including their family mem- Chavakkad. Her son who picked quarantine, while some junior and police commissioner on there are more than 15 positive tested for COVID-19 and their custody by the doctor at Safdar- that state to stay in quarantine for bers. her up from there took her to the staffers have been asked to Friday submitted their report to cases (in each of them), the results turned out to be negative jung Hospital, which increas- 14 days. They should be effectively govt hospital as she was tired. She isolate themselves. a division bench of Justices Ravi report said. for the infection, the report said. es the risk of his morbidity. Apart from the health depart- remain under room quarantine was given good care." Haryana sees 3-fold increase in Different Ramzan for different folks: Mosques COVID-19 cases during May shut, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown PNS n CHANDIGARH PNS n NEW DELHI down began. Only one of them Haryana has recorded a three- "I was employed in has paid me for these last two fold increase in coronavirus The month of Ramzan has three homes, but my months when I was not work- cases this month, majority of come as a boon, says Shabana. employers asked me ing, " she told PTI. them being reported from four Not because it's a holy month or "At least, during Ramzan, I districts falling in the National because it leads up to Eid but not to come once just have to arrange for two Capital Region. The cases have because her children don't ask the lockdown beg- meals. For sehri, we just make jumped from 339 as on April 30 her for three meals a day when an. Only one of them do with tea. And for iftaar, we to 1,031 on May 21. they are fasting. has paid me for the- manage with whatever little The coronavirus cases in The distraught mother, a food we can arrange,” she added. Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat part-time domestic worker in se last two months "I can't bear to see my chil- and Jhajjar, which fall in the south Delhi, echoes thousands when I was not dren's faces when they go out NCR, jumped from 54, 53, 25 of devout Muslims scrambling working," she said during iftaar time and return and 24, respectively, as on April to feed their families in an dejected seeing others buying 30 to 239, 181, 150 and 91 by a day earlier the state had report- 12,319 coronavirus cases in the extended lockdown that has delicious food which we can't May 21, according to data put ed 66 infections, most of these national capital, according to rendered them jobless and on of day. ing its end, hoping their prayers only one name. afford," she said. out by the state health depart- from the NCR districts. authorities. Haryana has main- the verge of penury. But with mosques shut, they will help them pull through dif- Her husband is stranded in Shabana is not alone in her ment in its daily bulletins. The number of active cases in tained that several cases report- A large number of daily wage are left to fend for themselves, ficult times and looking at the Jharkhand and she lives in the misery. Sitara, a 40-year-old Eleven of the 15 COVID-19 the state have gone up from 100 ed from Sonipat, Jhajjar, workers, including rickshaw underscoring once again the fasting month as a blessing in Johri Farm locality in Okhla out-of-work domestic help in deaths which the state has on April 30 to 335 on May 21. Gurgaon, Faridabad and even pullers and construction labour- magnitude of the crisis of unem- disguise as they don't have to with her out-of-work brother Noor Nagar, said all her four reported so far took place dur- Commenting on the spurt in Panipat have their origins in ers, and their families depend on ployment and poverty triggered arrange for three meals a day. and two children -- a 12-year- children fast during Ramzan. If ing the month of May. COVID-19 cases in the NCR, infections emanating from the neighbourhood mosques for by the lockdown, which began "Ramzan is a boon in such old son and a 10-year-old Shabana and her family man- On May 4, Haryana had Health Minister Anil Vij said the national capital, following which their two main meals during on March 25 to stem the spread difficult times as my children daughter. age with tea during sehri, her recorded the highest single-day people living in districts which authorities had put strict regula- Ramzan – sehri, the pre-dawn of the coronavirus. fast and don't ask for three "I was employed in three children and she just drink jump in coronavirus cases when are closer to Delhi have also been tion on borders with Delhi to meal at the beginning of a day Many continued to fast meals in a day," said 28-year- homes, but my employers asked water. Iftaar is also about just 75 infections were reported and affected. There are a total of check the spread of infection. of fasting, and iftaar, at the end through Ramzan, which is near- old Shabana, who goes by me not to come once the lock- making do. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MAY 23, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Bengal battered With the face of Kolkata and Sundarbans changed forever by Amphan, the Centre vs State war should stop now Without a roadmap he trouble with facts and figures is that they are good enough for comparative The long march of migrant workers back to their home States took the Government by Tdata analysis, historicity and references but fall short of mapping the extent of human tragedy, the loss of human settlements and the surprise. It is time we have a consistent policy on this diligent segment of society death of man-made legacies. So though the super-cyclone of 1999 claimed over 10,000 lives, compared to the 80-odd caused by Amphan at a time when early warning sys- tems and disaster preparedness have improved, the latter has left a rampaging trail of destruction unseen in the last two decades. Although 500,000 people had been evacuated, the wind speed of 185 kmph ham- mering in with brute and unsparing force from the Bay of Bengal meant that it PRIYADARSHI DUTTA disfigured the iconic face of Kolkata as we knew it. The city has lost over 9,000 gnorance is like knowledge, it has no big trees that lined its avenues and wrapped around its colonial splendour. The limits. The colossal movement of the howling storm tore through the facades of a cultural entity called Park Street, blue-collar migrant workers back to crumbled heritage ruins down to their last bones and shattered the egoism of their home districts has exposed our ignorance about this segment. How modern-day highrises which couldn’t hold their glass showcase as they splin- Icould the Centre not anticipate its possibil- tered wildly. Even at the time of writing this, cellphone towers and power sup- ity when it shut down everything on mini- plies are out in many areas. Kolkata airport looked like a sea with untold dam- mal notice, drawing a lakshman rekha around houses on March 25? A planned age to infrastructure. Mangled heaps of metal, cars that had turned turtle or tele- evacuation, like in the case of a natural scoped into houses, debris and uprooted trees and poles have buried lives, liveli- calamity, would have helped. This could have hoods and identities. The official cost of destruction may be estimated to be at also prevented many deaths that the migrant ` workers are facing almost on a daily basis on 1 lakh crore but rebuilding an emotion and culture that had held out for hun- the highways and railway tracks. dreds of years is quite something else. For Kolkata has never been about inan- However, we choose to be wise only when imate structures, each of them had a life force of its own. That moral invincibil- tragedy strikes. After beating around the bush initially, branding the upsurge in COVID-19 ity, a sense of being really, has taken a big hit. Not only that, Amphan’s rage has cases as a conspiracy by certain Chief caused irreparable damage to the ecologically fragile Sundarbans region and its Ministers or a political party, the Centre could people. Mud embankments in the delta, a UNESCO site, were breached as the no longer overlook the elephant in the hungry tide whipped up by the churner flooded large swathes of the islands and drawing room. Commendably, the Ministry of Railways brought the wheels back on track. submerged them into oblivion. With sea water entering agricultural land, officials The Shramik special trains were started to engaged in the farming sector voters in their native place, oth- drastically in the GDP basket. now fear that more than two lakh rice farmers could be severely affected. Nobody ferry the stranded workers back to their home committed suicide. More people ers change their address to the It is a pity that States do not knows if the tigers, numbering around 100, are safe or not. The marine ecosys- districts. Post this, the Union Government has coming from the salaried and place of usual residency. This have approximate figures about been proactive in combating the COVID-19 professional class (8.9 per cent) often leads political parties, both the number of migrant workers. tem has also shape-shifted overnight, the mangroves reduced to clumps. Almost pandemic and providing relief materials. committed suicide in 2018 in the in the home and resident State, Since it is the fundamental right the same part of the Sundarbans was devastated last November by Cyclone Bulbul However, it chose to be wise only in hindsight country than those engaged in to turn a blind eye to their con- of any citizen to move and and the State Government had asked for a financial relief package worth `23,000 when it came to migrant workers. the farming sector. dition. Thus, their fate is less like- resettle in any part of the coun- In a recent article, Mark Tully attributed The exact situation of the ly to be discussed in the legisla- try, the State is not willing to crore from the Union government. Political wrangling on the package was still this crisis to the class divide. Since none of migrant workers might fall WHILE FARMERS ture. It is only in the wake of the intervene, despite the 1979 law. going on when Amphan pummelled Bengal further. Besides the State makes up our policy-makers comes from the class of through these statistics. However, ARE SETTLED lockdown that we have been However, during a reply to a 15 per cent of India’s food supplies, so the nation has a broken conduit. That’s the migrant workers, the mandarins of a little application of the mind will reminded of a 40-year progres- question in the Lok Sabha Raisina Hill could not think about their fate. reveal their plight. A person in VOTERS, MIGRANT sive piece of legislation (formu- recently (Vide unstarred ques- the reason why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for an end to politicisa- One would like to cite another factor that can the farm sector at least lives in his lated by the then Janata Party tion 4747 dated March 23), fig- tion and Prime Minister Narendra Modi rightly responded by doing an aerial tour be termed as “dereliction of political duty.” own home/native place. A WORKERS ARE Government) viz, the Inter-State ures (as of 2016) were estimat- besides announcing a `1,000 crore package. And although media coverage of Problems of the agriculture sector and migrant worker, however, is sur- OFTEN NOT. WHILE Migrant Workmen (Regulation ed to be over 100 million (10 farmer suicides have rocked the Parliament rounded by professional uncer- of Employment and Conditions crore). Indian Post money the crisis smelt of bias despite the scale of devastation, any kind of politicisa- many times. Some members have also tainties and mental insecurities. SOME OF THEM of Service) Act, 1979, which has orders booked in Karnataka tion over relief and rehabilitation should be avoided by either side. For given the called for convening a separate session to dis- These gnaw him to the core. REMAIN VOTERS been more honoured in breach (paradoxically India’s IT State) COVID-19 pandemic, nobody would want Bengal to become an uncontrollable cuss agrarian issues and formulating a sep- But why did the plight of the than in observance. amounted to `3,259 crore out of IN THEIR NATIVE ` hotspot with thousands displaced and forced to seek shelter in crowded camps. arate agriculture Budget. It is another thing people in the urban unorganised A migrant worker doesn’t India’s total figure of 5,065 crore that those suggestions have never been pur- sector, many of whom are PLACE, OTHERS have the dignity associated with for the year 2018-19. The other Although the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had done mass evac- sued. migrant workers, never capture a farmer. As the share of agricul- leading States are Kerala (`900 uations in both Bengal and Odisha, its teams now have the dual task of rehabil- However, this writer believes that the the attention of the political CHANGE THEIR ture contracted in the GDP bas- crore), Tamil Nadu (`198 crore) plight of the migrant workers in urban India, class? This is possibly because ADDRESS TO THE ket of India, it implied more peo- and Maharashtra (`185 crore), itation and disease control. It is being helped by the State police and firemen but a bulk of whom belong to the unorganised nobody is sure where they have ple had shifted out of that sector referring to a strong element saving lives is still a humongous task. Lessons learnt from Fani have, however, sector, is actually grimmer. Agrarian suicides their votes. In a lecture delivered PLACE OF USUAL to become wage earners. Now, from the migrant worker com- helped NDRF deploy tree-pole cutters in the areas which were expected to be constitute seven to 12 per cent of all suicides by OP Rawat, IAS (Retd), the for- RESIDENCY. THIS the COVID scourge has inflict- munity. A recent digital wallet ad worst-hit. Which is why the State could resume some patchy bursts of power in the country. Year-on-year figures are mer Chief Election ed heavy damage upon the man- on television (Phone Pe) chose available in Accidental Deaths and Suicides Commissioner, at Jigyasa Forum, OFTEN LEADS ufacturing and service sectors. It to break away from elitism and supply in 24 hours. But it is relocating the displaced and evacuees that is caus- in India, an annual publication of the New Delhi, earlier this year, he is anticipated that the unem- featured a migrant worker. It is ing a bigger problem. Due to social-distancing protocols in place, the cyclone National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of had said that nearly five crore of POLITICAL ployed migrant labour popula- an indication that the digital wal- rescue centres, which could hold about 1,000 people, can now shelter only 400- Home Affairs). The figures are low in percent- the migrant workers have never PARTIES, BOTH IN tion will fall back upon agricul- let economy is now giving chal- age terms if one considers that close to half been registered as voters. The ture for the time being. A situa- lenge to “money order econo- 500 locals. With a lot of physical handling in relief and rescue efforts, they also of India’s population remains dependent on Election Commission of India THE HOME AND tion close to that happened when my” of the migrant workers. have an additional responsibility of ensuring that locals who moved into shelter primary sectors like agriculture and forestry might have bridged that gap RESIDENT STATE, following the destruction of Economies often demon- homes do not contract the disease. Apart from routine medical assistance to among others. The law of probability entails lately. But with a registered elec- industries, during the onset of the strate great resilience in the face that half of the suicides in India should come torate of 91 crore out of India’s TO TURN A BLIND British rule, people fell back on of tough challenges. They often the injured and hurt, there is a simultaneous need for testing given the high infec- from that sector as well. However, merciful- estimated population of 137 core, EYE TO THEIR agriculture, leading to over- recover sooner than predicted by tivity of the disease. Let us not forget that returnee migrants also form a part of ly, this is not the case. Agriculture is in the the saturation limit of above 18 crowding. experts. As the economy settles the evacuees. Clearly, Amphan has been an epic humanitarian disaster for East green zone as far as suicidal deaths are con- years voters seems to have been CONDITION Apparently, this overcrowd- down post-COVID, there will be cerned. Which sector is in the red zone then? reached in 2019 (discounting for ing was never fully outlived. fresh demands for migrant work- India. And a precursor to what a rough monsoon could do to coastal states amid To cite an example, in 2018, 22.4 per cent some duplication in electoral Nearly a century of industrialisa- ers. It remains to be seen whether the pandemic. So for once, the Centre versus State war or ruling party versus of those who committed suicide were daily rolls, which is likely to be stream- tion failed to bring down India’s they retake the flight of fancy Opposition won’t make sense to anybody, not even the politicians. wage earners; 9.8 per cent were self-employed; lined in near future). agricultural dependency in terms back to the same place or explore 9.6 per cent were unemployed; and other per- While farmers are “settled” of employment substantially. local options. sons (a grey area) were 16.2 per cent. voters, migrant workers are often Notwithstanding, the share of (The writer is an independent Double degrees Comparatively, 7.7 per cent of the people not. While some of them remain agriculture has been reduced author based in New Delhi. ) While this will increase employability, the question is about S O U N D BITE the quality of college courses and industry-ready orientation The Government was Oh! I am hale and hearty. We urge the Indian side to work I don’t think KL Rahul is a n a move that will change the higher edu- uncertain about the criteria Main abhi zinda hoon. I am together with us, abide by our long-term option. He should for lockdowns. Nor does it glad someone called to check leadership’s consensus, comply always be the back-up wick- cation scenario in India forever, the University have an exit strategy. officially. I don’t know why with the agreements signed, et-keeper. If a keeper gets IGrants Commission (UGC) has green-light- Successive lockdowns have someone is deliberately doing refrain from unilateral actions injured then Rahul should ed a proposal to allow students to take up two yielded diminishing returns. this. Is it some kind of a joke? complicating the situation. keep wickets. degree courses simultaneously. What is clear Congress president Actor Chinese official Former India cricketer at the moment is that only one of the cours- —Sonia Gandhi —Mumtaz —Zhao Lijian —Mohammad Kaif es can be pursued in the regular format while the other can be followed online. A student can pursue two degrees in different streams as well L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR as from different institutions. Though this move was being mulled for a long time, the UGC took Teachers’ plight endurance, the Indian Cycling A callous response to emerging crisis Federation has decided to invite it up seriously only last year. Dual degrees her for trials next month. This is empower a student with a higher skill set and improve his/her job prospects, Sir — Private school teachers are he Indian Railways has been a source of both hope a life-changing opportunity for particularly relevant when the world is staring at a recessionary economy. In the among the worst hit due to the and anguish for millions of Indians. But it appears her. Jyoti has proved that talent COVID pandemic. Many teach- Tthat the migrants, who are desirous of returning to exists in small villages. Due to a West, universities routinely offer students double majors, which essentially come ers and lecturers in private insti- their native places, are in for a long and miserable wait. lack of guidance, infrastructure as a single degree from a single university but with combined honours, such as tutions are facing the repercus- Despite the Railways having introduced a number of and opportunity, those talented a degree in two different streams like English Literature and Computing, giving sions of pending dues and “Shramik” special trains to carry them back to their home fail to deliver. The State salaries. Left with no option, States, it is surprising that thousands of labourers, with- Government must provide all graduates the option of pursuing a career in either. some have been forced to take up out a valid ticket, thronged outside railway stations in sev- support and help her tap talent. As it is, the country’s unemployment rate at the moment is a scary 24 per agricultural works in their vil- eral parts of the country. In some places, the police had MN Ullah cent. So the UGC’s decision will help urban job-seekers become more employ- lages. Many have turned as man- a tough time in tackling the situation. This certainly lays Saharanpur ual labourers and some have bare the truth behind the administration’s claims of hav- able. Being flexible in a dismal job market will mean better chances of getting been seeking work under the ing an efficient system in place to ensure that the entire Back to playing games hired in a cut-throat economic environment. However, as we celebrate this move, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural process of transporting the migrants back home is car- we must not ignore some of the stark realities of the Indian education system. Employment Guarantee Scheme ried out methodically and in accordance with the guide- because they did not get their lines prescribed vis-à-vis the COVID pandemic. Reports cause for alarm. One can well understand their plight. Sir — This refers to the editori- A whopping 47 per cent of the graduates being churned out by our universities salary for the last two months and of stranded migrant labourers giving vent to their annoy- They are seemingly at their wit’s end as they try to get al, “The dragon’s grip” (May 22). and professional colleges are not employable for any industry role. A 2019 sur- there is no certainty as to when ance indicate a complete failure or a marked reluctance accustomed to the circumstances arising out of the pan- When the focus of the entire vey reveals that close to 90.92 per cent of graduating engineers lack the required they might receive their dues. on the part of the Government to come to terms with the demic. Apparently, there has been a communication gap world is on trying to get rid of the They are facing termination enormity of the situation. With no vaccines or cure in sight between the “facilitator” and the “migrants.” This has COVID pandemic, China is back programming and algorithm skills required to work in IT product companies. threats, too, even after providing to contain the virus, social distancing norms and the wear- resulted in unmanageable crowds becoming the order to playing old games and is Software engineers have a very low employability rate, with only 16.25 per cent online classes to pupils. Some ing of face masks continue to be the most reliable meth- of the day around most “departure” points. How does preparing strategies to destabilise being employable in IT services and 3.4 per cent in IT product companies. So, teachers, who moved to the urban ods to ward off the dangers of the pandemic. the Government propose to tackle this issue? India’s development by creating areas from the villages, do not have This is why the blatant disregard shown by the Pachu Menon disturbances along the Line of if this is the level of our education and this is the kind of knowledge, or lack of ration cards. This makes them migrants on the need to maintain social distancing is a Margao Actual Control. India should be it, that our students are imparted, then how does it matter if they can do one or ineligible to receive Government extra careful in guarding its bor- more degrees? They will still be unemployable and feel the worse for it because assistance, including foodgrains. ders more than in wartime as The payment of salaries, job secu- institutions to pay salaries for the Tap grassroot talent father and covered more than China is creating problems via the they would have worked that much harder. It is better we overhaul the educa- rity and addressing other problems entire month. Education depart- 1,200 km from Gurgaon in Nepal tri-junction, too. tion system and make it more research-based with practical industry knowledge. of private teachers and lecturers ments of all States should do their Haryana to her village is one of Manisha We must encourage innovation, higher-order thinking and improve our youths’ should be a priority area for the best to ensure that no teacher goes Sir — The story of Jyoti Kumari, indomitable courage and persis- Via email cognitive skills. In short, we must adopt global standards of education so that administration. unpaid. a 15-year-old native of Bihar’s tence. Cycling down more than The Government should Ravi Teja Kathuripalli Darbhanga, who travelled on a 1,200 km is not a mean job. This Send your feedback to: when our students graduate, their degrees can be put to good use. direct private schools and other Hyderabad bicycle carrying her wounded is why, impressed by her physical [email protected] HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MAY 23, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Why don’t we POINTCOUNTERPOINT LIKE IT WAS WITH VIJAY SHANKAR OR WHOEVER GOT AT THE TOP, EVERYONE WAS A BATSMAN. AND VIJAY get it? PICKED IN THE WORLD CUP. SOME OF THE DECISIONS SHANKAR, WHO BATS AT THE TOP ORDER, COULD BE WERE ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING. HELPFUL WITH THE BALL IN ENGLISH CONDITIONS. A point will come when the local environment —CRICKETER —FORMER CHAIRMAN OF SELECTORS will no longer be compatible with a normal human lifestyle GAUTAM GAMBHIR MSK PRASAD The art of survival GWYNNE DYER have never really believed the story climate crusaders tell to explain Working during the lockdown, craftspersons across India produced illustrations and paintings why so many people don’t get the message. You know, the one Iwhere if you drop a frog into a pot of boiling water it will hop right in traditional styles that depict the behavioural practices being advised by health advisories out, whereas if you just turn the heat up slowly it won’t notice. It will stay there and boil to death. I have never actually tried the exper- iment but surely not even frogs are that stupid. And I’m pretty sure human beings aren’t. So why didn’t the good people of Houston start campaigning against global heating after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 left a third of their city under water? Why didn’t the citizens of the Philippines demand that their country end its heavy reliance on burning coal for power after Typhoon Haiyan killed at least 6,300 of them in 2013? Why weren’t the survivors in the State of Odisha up in arms about India’s greenhouse gas emissions after the most intense cyclone in history killed 15,000 of them in 1999? Well, partly because there were no data proving that the warm- MOIN QAZI ing was making the tropical storms worse. Pretty well everybody in the meteorological trade and a great many lay people assumed he current pandemic is an unprecedented that to be the case. But the evidence just wasn’t there. Until now calamity and its economic and social pain is — and as if to celebrate its belated arrival, here comes another mon- Timmense. The worst affected are the popula- tions who subsist on daily wage or seasonal income. ster storm. Barring agriculture, which is still functional, the rural On Sunday and Monday super-cyclone Amphan spun up quick- economy is groaning in distress. Since the deeper ly over the warm waters of the Bay of Bengal, going from nothing behavioural changes and social restrictions that the much to a Category Five tropical storm and adding 175 kmph to pandemic has imposed are expected to become — INDIA’S FOLK its sustained wind speed in only 36 hours. When it hit on Wednesday, and remain — the new normal for a long time, we Amphan left at least 80 people dead in West Bengal while two deaths will have to recalibrate our economic and social pat- ARTISTES AND were reported from Odisha and neighbouring Bangladesh saw 22 terns so that the hardship of daily subsistence does CRAFTSPERSONS casualties. There are fears the cyclone could exacerbate the spread not further compound problems created by the loom- HAVE LONG USED of the Coronavirus in overcrowded emergency shelters. In an ini- ing health crisis. TRADITIONAL tial assessment, officials in Bangladesh said the cyclone caused Almost 90 per cent of the workers in India are STORYTELLING part of the informal economy and thrive on daily about £106 million in damage to infrastructure, housing, fisheries, FOR SOCIAL work, with little provision for employment protec- livestock, water resources and agriculture. And the full extent of the MESSAGING. tion. The pandemic has required governments IT IS WIDELY damage along India’s eastern coast was not immediately known. around the world to introduce social distancing and Authorities in both countries managed to evacuate more than three RECOGNISED AS lockdowns in unprecedented ways. These measures ONE OF THE MOST million people before Amphan struck. have impacted economies and jobs worldwide and Cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes (all the same phenome- in India, too. POWERFUL TOOLS non, just in different oceans) are capricious. Their winds drop rapid- One of the vulnerable communities affected by OF COMMUNICATION ly over land and they are most destructive if they move slowly and the crisis are folk artistes/craftspersons. With incomes AND loiter just off the coast. People living around the Bay of Bengal know drying up, daily subsistence is becoming a challenge DOCUMENTATION that the storms are getting worse: 140,000 people died when Cyclone for them. But there is also an overlooked opportu- OF THEIR CULTURE. Nargis struck the Irrawaddy Delta in Burma (Myanmar) in May 2008. nity in this pandemic for both the Government and NGOS HAVE these communities. The battle against the virus is So do people living around the Caribbean, on the US eastern seaboard, ALREADY being fought on two fronts: Prevention and cure. LAUNCHED SEVERAL and at the western end of “typhoon alley” (the Philippines, China, While health workers are making brave efforts to han- Many grassroots organisations have already the virus was contained through creative 15 people as per social distancing norms. Korea and Japan). But they needed hard evidence, and now they INNOVATIVE dle the contagion, the preventive part involves deep CAMPAIGNS BY launched several innovative campaigns by approaches. Kalyan Joshi is a Phad artist In case of musicians, drama troupes, have it. A study by researchers at the National Oceanic and behavioural changes, which are more effectively channelising the creativity of these people. from Bhilwara. His paintings carry mes- dancers and singers, a large village centre Atmospheric Administration and the University of Wisconsin at achieved through multiple approaches of social mes- CHANNELING THE However, countrywide efforts will be sages in the local language about social dis- can be identified and made into a sort of Madison published on Monday confirms that there is a direct link saging that can make people aware. Folk CREATIVITY OF required to protect the physical and finan- tancing and face masks. Joshi’s artworks kala gram (art village) and artistes can per- between warmer oceans, more water vapour in the air and bigger artistes/craftspersons can play an influential role in THESE PEOPLE. cial health of these marginalised commu- have become extremely popular with the form there. The number of performers per storms. Not more storms, but much bigger. dissemination of information about COVID-19 in HOWEVER, nities who have no fallback in these tenu- local people as they relate the idea to their group can be restricted for the purpose of In fact, the likelihood that any given tropical storm will grow a language that rural India understands and bring COUNTRYWIDE ous times. own traditions. Bhilwara is a prime exam- social distancing. into a Category Three or higher hurricane (or the equivalent in terms about the desired behavioural changes in society. Folk EFFORTS WILL BE NGOs have already channelised the ple of innovative strategies in promoting The Companies Act, 2013, allows for art is the most powerful medium of communication creativity of these artistes/craftspersons in new behavioural patterns. promotion and development of tradition- of cyclones and typhoons) is rising by eight per cent per decade. REQUIRED TO in the hinterland. PROTECT THE a way that ensures their financial sustenance Apindra Swain, a Patachitra artist in al arts and handicrafts to be counted as a Could it just be natural variation? James Kossin, lead author of the To adapt to the new norms of social distancing, and also reinforces the outreach of the pub- Odisha, was quite discouraged as he had corporate social responsibility (CSR), giv- new study, doesn’t think so: “We have high confidence that there PHYSICAL AND we can have smaller troupes. Village heads have FINANCIAL HEALTH lic education campaign about the pandem- lost his creativity. Yet when he created a clas- ing businesses an effective cause to support is a human fingerprint on these changes.” The data extend over four become highly mature in handling calamities and we ic and the new social norms it has imposed. sic Patachitra artwork depicting the new folk artistes/craftspersons. The large avail- decades, which means the number of Category Three-plus hurri- know how Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the coun- OF THESE The initiative has caught the attention of normal, people were interested. ability of space, the presence of vast cor- canes has grown by a third since 1980. try are responding to the pandemic creatively. Often, MARGINALISED the world. Working during the lockdown, It is the responsibility of all citizens, not puses dedicated to CSR funding and the It can only get worse, as will almost every other climate impact. responses look to established or well-known systems COMMUNITIES which has crossed two months, a group of just NGOs, to ensure that the creative juices business expertise of organising events all The average global temperature now is 1.1°C above the pre-indus- to relay accurate information and solutions to peo- WHO HAVE NO craftspersons across India produced illus- of artistes/craftspeople keep flowing, so that come together to make corporations ideal trial average, but there is already enough carbon dioxide in the air ple. For example, trusted community leaders, FALLBACK IN THESE trations and paintings in traditional styles the traditions they preserve don’t die out. patrons of folk art in these uncertain times. to give us another half degree C of warming when it delivers its final artistes/craftspersons can influence the behaviour of TENUOUS TIMES that depict the behavioural practices being There are several enterprising ways in We all can inspire and encourage not only people and ensure that accurate and culturally-sen- advised by health advisories. which we can support these people. For folk artistes/craftspersons but all individ- load. Never mind all the extra carbon dioxide that will be dumped sitive health messages are conveyed and that assis- Since March, craftspersons have pro- instance, community stitching of masks, uals to use their creativity to adapt to the into the atmosphere next month, next year, next decade. What will tance reaches those who need it most. duced artwork underlining the importance table mats, garden umbrellas, lampshades new normal. just the amount that we have already put there do to the tropical Folk arts are built on time-honoured wisdom of social distancing, wearing face masks, and so on can be undertaken using folk and These are people who believe in hard storms? The point will come, as with most of the other climate documented through centuries. Much of India’s rural washing hands with soap, other hygiene eti- tribal art signages. This can be done work and a life of dignity. They are the ones changes, when the local environment will no longer be compatible and tribal social structure is built around practices quette and avoiding group travel. There are through prior contracts with buy-back who will not die of starvation but from loss with a normal human lifestyle. carried forward through folk wisdom. The role of folk also scenes depicting hospitals treating arrangements. The sponsor organisations of dignity. We must remember that while For the 500 million people who live around the Bay of Bengal, art in this entire ecosystem is rather important because COVID-19 patients. Traditionally, many can arrange for supply of raw materials and COVID-19 can be lethal, mental or finan- the world’s biggest bay, the breaking point may be massive cyclones it incorporates valuable lessons from folk mytholo- folk art forms in India were made on large sewing machines. cial illnesses can be no less fatal. and floods that are made worse by sea level rise. For others it may gy. Though many fear that the impact of COVID- scrolls or as murals to share information Tribal tours can be organised for city It is too early to tell if the pandemic will be intense heat and permanent drought. In some places, it will be 19 may be the end of artistes/craftspeople, the fact with the community. Artists would hold up folk and foreigners and attractive product produce an artistic legacy like the great remains that their creativity and resilience can save scrolls in village squares and share messages discounts can be offered. This can be fac- plague of the early 20th century did, but this famine. But at least a quarter of the world’s population is going to them. Several organisations and guilds led by not- for creating awareness and eliciting com- tored into the ticket/tour cost. Instead of virus and its fallout have already garnered have to move in the next 50 years. Where to? No idea. With almost for-profit Dastkar are in the forefront of efforts to keep munity responses. Ambika Devi is an artist bringing artistes/craftspeople to the city for a huge response. The work produced by eight billion people, the world is pretty full up already. Interviewing the morale of the artistes/craftspersons intact. These from Rashidpur village in Bihar. She the usual folk festivals, tourists can be taken today’s craftspersons in response to the a couple of climate scientists recently, I saw for the first time a graph, people know that while lives are important, livelihoods makes Madhubani paintings which show to the villages, where they can perform in Coronavirus has been to either raise modelling the future of a runaway warming world, that explicitly includ- are no less critical. people wearing face masks and maintain- their natural setting. This will give tourists morale or money for sustenance. It is also ed a “death” term. Mass death, that is. It made me feel a bit frog- India’s folk artistes/craftspersons have long used ing social distancing in village markets. a better insight into their culture and be a a time-honoured way of documenting our like. traditional storytelling for social messaging. It is wide- Bhilwara in Rajasthan is considered a novel experience for them as well. history. (Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of ly recognised as one of the most powerful tools of great success story in reversing the tide of Pre-sale of products can be organised (The writer is a well-known Democracy and Work.’) communication and documentation of their culture. infections. It was an early hotspot before with prepaid tour tickets for a group of 10- development professional) Learn to appreciate good teachers A roadmap to improve teacher quality should include transparent and merit-based recruitment policies to ensure that only the most-deserving individuals get selected. Training should be rigorous and customised as opposed to standardised modules the teachers truly remain the frontline higher levels of education or work. marks a systemic failure to recognise esting insights. Today, with an increas- cent higher earnings each year. There improve teacher quality should include warriors of education. Yet they are While expectations are galore, teach- and value teachers as experts in the ing body of research, there is greater is symmetry in these estimates, too. transparent and merit-based recruit- undervalued and unappreciated. The ers function in a system that is crip- field. clarity and evidence on key drivers of The impact, as multiplied by the ment policies to ensure that only the typical job description of a teacher pled with challenges, including poor Standardised models of practice learning. Teachers are paramount. number of students taught, means that most-deserving individuals get select- involves expectations around strong training and inadequate resources. and training, evidence-based strategies No other initiative — such as reduc- the economic value of a good teacher ed. Training should be rigorous and content knowledge, 21st-century learn- Teachers in India are often burdened that advocate a one-size-fits-all ing class size, revamping curriculum, grows with larger classes. customised, delivered to suit the needs ing experiences, effective learning with administrative responsibilities approach tend to overshadow the investing in technology and building While the majority of teachers of each teacher as opposed to cascad- environment as well as the need to be — election duties, maintaining mul- unimaginable unpredictability and better infrastructure comes close to may be effective and hard-working, the ed standardised training workshops or life-long learners, growing and evolv- tiple student rosters and so on. Teacher ingenuity of working with and shap- having as much of an impact as a good symmetry also suggests lower returns modules. Performance-based evalua- ing in their professions. distribution is also poor and conse- ing young individuals. What makes a teacher. from ineffective or poor-quality teach- tion and promotion mechanisms must SARAH IYPE But beyond what meets the eye, quently, a single teacher could be teacher’s work unique is that at the Drawing from a Harvard- ers. Simply put, better teachers have be implemented to drive better learn- teachers also have to be passionate and teaching students from different class- heart of it is emotional labour. It Columbia Study, which tracked 2.5 greater potential. ing outcomes. There must be a focus ith COVID-19 bringing the thoughtful, encouraging student es or at various learning levels, at the requires establishing connections with million students over two decades, one A 2013 study estimated that on reducing the administrative load on shutters down on schools engagement. They have to be respon- same time. Despite overarching chal- students first and teaching, after. For can safely conclude that elementary replacing an ineffective teacher in the teachers; providing greater support and Wand colleges in the country, sive and empathetic to the needs of stu- lenges and constrained work environ- a teacher, the most joyous memories and middle school teachers have a last- bottom five per cent with an average access to requisite resources; rational- over one crore teachers are adapting dents from myriad backgrounds; pro- ment, teachers are disproportionate- stem from seemingly little moments ing impact beyond academics, includ- teacher could boost one student’s ising the distribution of teachers, and to new ways of instruction to ensure mote collaborative learning and team- ly faulted for poor learning outcomes like a restless child settling down in the ing greater matriculation and higher earnings in the US by $2,50,000. creating a fostering environment, minimal disruptions to education. work; inculcate strong values and and painted as culprits. classroom, a slow-learner inculcating adult earnings. Even students with Extrapolating from this, a 2016 report which acknowledges their work and Schools are finding innovative ways to social cohesion; conduct assessments As standardised tests outweigh a strong foundational skills, watching good kindergarten teachers end up from Washington anticipated an encourages professional growth. impart lessons, right from getting and continuously use insights to drive, teacher’s personal observation of a stu- students embody values of sharing and making more money in the long run. increase of more than $11 billion in It is time we valued teachers, per- their teachers to use WhatsApp to cor- modify and bolster instruction. dent’s progress; as people outside of kindness, witnessing the shy student Another study from Stanford shows earnings of students by improving haps as we did in the ancient days. So rect assessments, recording classes or Educators must collaborate and con- education are more prized as teachers ask questions or listening to first-gen- that an effective teacher can raise learn- teacher quality for a million public while we “reimagine” the education live-streaming lectures. sistently engage with parents and the than those who have honed the craft; eration school-goers teach their par- ing levels each year. These impacts school students. system post-COVID, let us begin by In every effort, be it home visits larger community; be role models, as technology threatens to replace ents the alphabet. This kind of work attenuate over time and with 70 per Implications for policy in the placing the teacher at the centre, for to check on students, travelling miles holding themselves to the highest teachers; or as policies are set without seldom gets accurately captured in pro- cent of these gains retained in the long Indian context are clear — there must every child deserves a good educator. in search of internet connectivity to professional standards and serve as factoring in the opinions of teachers, ductivity or efficiency metrics. run, a student with a learning achieve- be concerted efforts to recognise the (The writer is a young profession- access online training material or mentors, bringing out the best in each we witness a collective failure — a mas- Though the metrics can’t possibly ment, that is one standard deviation value of teachers and improve their al at the Niti Aayog. Views expressed are contributions from retired faculty, student, facilitating their transition to sive undermining of the profession. It account for it all, they do offer inter- above average, can expect 10-15 per quality/effectiveness. A roadmap to personal.) HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MAY 23, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE RBI measures to help revive Sensex drops 260 pts as RBI economy, says SBI chairman measures fail to cheer investors PNS n MUMBAI PNS n MUMBAI to the disruptions caused due housing finance companies, to case basis. We will have to to COVID-19, he said. Kumar Kumar said that it would be look at their (NBFCs/HFCs) Equity benchmark BSE The steps announced by the said, so far, 20 per cent of the given on a case to case basis. cash flows and take a decision,” Sensex tumbled 260 points India's garment Reserve Bank of India includ- SBI borrowers have opted for “We would decide on a case he said. on Friday, dragged by losses ing reduction in repo rate and the three-month moratorium. in banking and financial exports to decline extension of moratorium on He said the extension of stocks as RBI's rate cut and 30-35 pc in FY21: term loans for another three moratorium on repayment of other measures to prop up months will help in quick loans will be helpful to the Textile bodies welcome the economy failed to meet Crisil Research revival of the economy, State industry. market expectations. Bank of India chairman Also, with the extension of After falling over 450 Mumbai: India's garment Rajnish Kumar said. moratorium, there is no urgent RBI measures points during the day, the 30- exports are likely to decline by The RBI on Friday slashed need for a dispensation from share index ended 260.31 30-35 per cent this financial repo rate by 40 basis points to the RBI. PNS n COIMBATORE had mentioned about its vigi- points or 0.84 per cent lower year due to COVID-19 4 per cent. "Right now, the moratorium lance and battle-readiness, at 30,672.59. pandemic, which has rendered The central bank extended will take care of the situation Indian Texpreneurs Federation which was giving confidence to The broader NSE Nifty many people jobless in major the moratorium period for around the cash flow disrup- (ITF) on Friday industry players. too settled 67 points or 0.74 export destinations, including the repayment of loans by tions. I would not be obsessed thanked the RBI Meanwhile, per cent down at 9,039.25. After falling over 450 points during the US and Europe, according another three months till with one-time restructuring at for extending Tirupur Exporters Axis Bank was the top lag- to Crisil Research. The US and August 31, 2020, and also this particular point of time loan moratori- Association (TEA) gard in the Sensex pack, the day, the 30-share index ended the European Union, which increased bank exposure to when we have time till August um to six also thanked RBI plunging more than 5 per together account for 64 per corporates to 30 per cent of the 31," he said. months which for reduction of the cent, followed by HDFC, 260.31 points or 0.84 per cent lower cent of India's readymade group's net worth from the Kumar, however, said banks would help tex- policy repo rate by Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, at 30,672.59 garment (RMG) exports, are current limit of 25 per cent. can still go for restructuring of tile industries 40 basis points (0.4 Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, HDFC staring at a recession, Crisil "The entire effort of the stressed accounts, if required, manage cash per cent) from 4.40 Bank and IndusInd Bank. Research said in a report, government and the RBI is to as per the June 7 circular of flow towards re-starting busi- per cent to 4 per cent with On the other hand, M&M, announced any relief on the to the health ministry. adding that the US is the revive the growth in the econ- RBI. When asked nesses during the post-COVID- immediate effect. Infosys, Asian Paints, restructuring of loans to Globally, the number of worst-infected country now, omy and at the same time about extending morato- 19 times. Conversion of He said this was the second UltraTech Cement and Tech address the risk of rising cases linked to the disease and the pandemic-driven recognising the difficulties rium to deferred interest as a one-year reduction RBI has done after Mahindra were among the asset quality issues in the has crossed 51 lakh and the lockdown has ripped many that industries are fac- NBFCs term loan would also help the reducing from 5.15 per cent to gainers. banking sector which has death toll has topped 3.32 apparel retailers there. ing. All the mea- RBI and companies manage the liquid- 4.40 per cent on March 27 dur- Earlier in the day, the come as a disappointment for lakh. Besides, a spike in sures around extended the ity and speed up the revival ing the COVID-19 environ- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) the equity markets," said Hong Kong led a sell-off unemployment and fall in reduction in process because every rupee is ment. Thanking RBI for the unexpectedly slashed bench- Gaurav Dua, Sr VP, Head across Asian equities after personal incomes would cut repo rate, moratorium important now to streamline measures to improve the func- mark interest rates to their Capital Market Strategy & China introduced proposals spending on apparel, it said. moratorium period for post-COVID business opera- tioning of markets, TEA presi- lowest levels since 2000 in a Investments, Sharekhan by to enact a national security In March quarter, India's and increase repayment of tions, ITF convenor Prabhu dent Raja M Shanmugham effort the revive the econo- BNP Paribas. law for the city. garment exports slipped 16 in the limit on loans by Dhamodaran said in a state- hailed the decision to increase my. Along with adverse impact Bourses in Shanghai, per cent, while the fall was a group expo- ment here. Stating that the the maximum permissible peri- The repo rate was cut by of COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo and Seoul ended sig- drastic 91 per cent in April, it sures will be another three industry expected the same od of pre- shipment and post- 40 basis points to 4 per cent additional concerns related nificantly lower. said. "We expect readymade helpful in months till level of repo rate reduction, he shipment export credit sanc- and the reverse repo rate was to US-China brinkmanship is Stock exchanges in Europe garments exports to dive 30- revival of the August 31, said, "With the announcement tioned by banks from the exist- decreased to 3.35 per cent creating uncertainties and were trading on a negative 35 per cent this fiscal," the economy," by the RBI, our entire energy ing one year to 15 months for from 3.75 per cent. accordingly, equities are note in early deals. report added. Indian Kumar told 2020 should be on talking with banks disbursements made upto The central bank also expected to remain volatile International oil bench- merchandise exports fell 13 reporters through to get the practical benefit of July 31. extended the three-month with negative bias in the mark Brent crude futures per cent (in dollar terms) in a video call on all rate cuts." Prabhu He said this measure is ben- moratorium on loan repay- immediate term, he added. slipped 4.38 per cent to USD the quarter ended March, and Friday. thanked the Finance eficial to Tirupur knitwear gar- ments till August 31 and India witnessed the biggest 34.48 per barrel. a steep 60 per cent in April as The measures are a Ministry and RBI for menting units, as they have raised the limit on banks' single-day spike with 6,088 On the currency front, the the COVID-19 pandemic and calibrated response to the timely interven- resumed operations and func- group exposure to compa- COVID-19 cases, taking the rupee depreciated 34 paise to shutdown of national borders the situation which is tion, even as the tioning partially from the sec- nies. tally to 1.18 lakh. The death provisionally close at 75.95 slammed global trade, it said. emerging on account RBI governor ond week of May. "However, RBI has not toll rose to 3,583, according against the US dollar. Exports of textiles and cotton yarn, which were coming apart even before the pandemic struck because of Rs 1,160 cr competition from Vietnam, RITES signs pact Bharat Bond ETF's second tranche coming in July Chinese stock liquidation and released to lack of free trade pact support, PNS n NEW DELHI meets this need effectively. have been shred, it added. for acquiring 24 pc We are happy that investors Edelweiss Asset Management in the first series of Bharat Nafed on Friday said it will launch Bond ETF have had a good PNS n NEW DELHI in IRSDC the second tranche of Bharat experience and the AUM of Bond ETF in July, with two these series has also The Centre has released Rs PNS n NEW DELHI new series, to raise up to Rs increased organically after 1,160 crore to cooperative 14,000 crore. the launch,” she added. Nafed for undertaking pro- Infrastructure consultancy and This comes after the suc- The ETF will invest in curement of rabi pulses engineering company RITES cessful launch of the initial constituents of the Nifty grown in the crop year 2019- Lupin gets USFDA on Friday said it has signed an series of the ETF in Bharat Bond Indices, con- 20, directly from farmers for agreement for acquiring 24 per December 2019. sisting of AAA-rated public building a buffer stock of nod to market cent stake in Indian Railway Through the launch of the sector companies. onion and pulses, a senior generic capsules for Stations Development two new ETF series, Bharat Bond Funds of government official said on Wilson's treatment Corporation (IRSDC) for Rs Edelweiss Mutual Fund pro- Funds (FOF) with similar Friday. 48 crore. poses to raise an initial This comes after the successful launch maturities will also be The fund has been made The company has signed amount of Rs 3,000 crore launched for investors, who available through the Price New Delhi: Drug firm Lupin shareholders' agreement for with a green shoe option of of the initial series of the ETF in do not have demat accounts, Stabilisation Fund (PSF) on Friday said it has received acquiring 24 per cent stake in Rs 11,000 crore based on December 2019 the fund house said. operated by the consumer approval from the US health IRSDC for Rs 48 crore with The firm further market demand, the fund The first tranche of Bharat affairs ministry. Under the regulator to market generic Rail Land Development house said in a statement. Bond ETF raised over Rs PSF, commodities are pur- Trientine Hydrochloride Authority and IRCON said that it has The two new series will uct. with different time horizons,” 12,400 crore, from a diverse chased at market prices. capsules used for treatment of International being the other resumed ops at have maturities of April 2025 "The launch is in line with Radhika Gupta, CEO of set of investors. The government has set a Wilson's disease. The equity partners, the company most of its offices and April 2031. our vision to create a ladder Edelweiss Mutual Fund said. Further, after the new fund procurement target of company has received said in a statement. The Bharat Bond ETF pro- of Bharat Bond ETFs across "In the current environ- offer (NFO), the Bharat Bond 50,000 tonnes of onion, 5.5 approval to market its The company further said and project sites gram is a government initia- various maturities on the ment, investors need safe, ETF program continued to lakh tonnes of tur dal and Trientine Hydrochloride that it has resumed operations after the corona- tive and Edelweiss AMC has yield curve. This will provide liquid, and tax efficient see healthy investor partici- 1.5 lakh tonnes of masoor capsules USP, 250 mg, from at most of its offices and pro- induced lockdown been given the mandate to more options for investors to options for their debt invest- pation and good liquidity on dal for the buffer stock pur- the United States Food and ject sites after the coronavirus- design and manage the prod- match their investment needs ments, and Bharat Bond ETF the exchanges. pose. Drug Administration (USFDA), induced lockdown restrictions restrictions were Lupin said in a statement. The were eased. eased product is a generic version of The Miniratna public sector Bausch Health US LLC's enterprise said that during Syprine capsules in the same this lockdown period, apart RITES continued to focus on Major ports see 21 pc volume contraction in April strength, it added. The from concluding negotiations key business deals like exports capsules will be manufactured for a major export deal with to Africa, signing of IRSDC PNS n NEW DELHI ports in April 2020, with at Lupin's Nagpur (Unit 1) CFM Mozambique enhanced shareholders' agreement etc throughput decline of 21 per facility, Lupin said. As per to Rs 700 crore on account of and now we have hit the Impacted by COVID-19, major cent," Icra said in a statement. IQVIA MAT March 2020 data, increase in quantity, it has ground running as we resume ports in India witnessed a While the decline was Trientine Hydrochloride been able to successfully deliv- most of our operations with- steep 21 per cent volume con- across major cargo categories, capsules USP had an annual er the 188 RKM Vijaypur- in the guidelines issued by the traction in April and bulk petroleum, oil and lubricant sales of approximately USD 86 Pachore Road-Maksi section government," RITES Ltd cargo throughput may shrink (POL), thermal coal and con- million in the US, it added. railway electrification project Chairman & Managing up to 8 per cent in the current tainer segment witnessed sig- The product is indicated in the in Madhya Pradesh. Director Rajeev Mehrotra said. fiscal, ratings agency Icra said nificant contraction. The out- treatment of patients suffering Prime Minister Narendra The company has resumed on Friday. look for the port sector from Wilson's disease who are Modi imposed a nationwide business activities adhering It said the container segment remains negative in the near intolerant of penicillamine, the lockdown to control the to necessary safety protocols may witness a decline of 12-15 to medium term, it added. statement said. Shares of spread of coronavirus on and has implemented a per cent during the current While all cargo segments are Lupin Ltd were trading at Rs March 25. It has been extend- Standard Operating Procedure financial year. the subsequent lockdown been classified under essential tic economic activity as well as vulnerable, Icra said the con- 894.85 per scrip on the BSE, ed thrice, with the fourth (SOP) to guide its employees "The Indian port sector has introduced by India and other services and has remained slowdown in global trade has tainer segment is expected to up 1.03 per cent over previous phase set to expire on May 31. about precautions and safety been adversely impacted due to major economies. operational during the lock- resulted in steep contraction be more adversely close. "During the lockdown measures at work, he said. the COVID-19 outbreak and "Although, the sector has down, the impact on domes- in cargo volumes at the major impacted. Spain says Tomato prices fall 3-year low at Rs 3-10/kg in Delhi Income Tax dept lockdown put hotel occupancy PNS n NEW DELHI The prices had ruled at Rs 14.30 per kg issues refunds of Rs Tomato prices in consuming on May 22 last year at the Azadpur at 'nil' centres of Delhi, Bengaluru wholesale mandi in the national capital and Hyderabad fell below 26,242 cr since April PNS n MADRID three-year lows, in the range of Rs 4-10 per kg on Friday in PNS n NEW DELHI The latest report from the wholesale markets on sonal average in 40 districts clusters located in Chittoor Spain's National Statistics higher arrival, according to out of 52 tracked by the food district as well as in two clus- The tax department on Friday Institute makes grim read- official data. processing ministry for the ters in Odisha showed a sim- said it has issued I-T refunds ing for the country's The prices had ruled at Rs purpose of extending market- ilar declining trend in prices. of Rs 26,242 crore to 16.84 tourism sector. 14.30 per kg on May 22 last ing linkages. Even in 12 clus- Andhra Pradesh and lakh taxpayers since April as The report published year at the Azadpur wholesale ters identified for linking Karnataka are the top-two part of efforts to hasten refund Friday said that in April mandi in the national capital, directly to markets, prices of major tomato-producing process for making liquidity hotel occupancy was “nil,” as while above Rs 30 per kg in tomatoes are ruling below states in India. The combined available with people and establishments locked down Hyderabad and Bengalure. current modal prices are trad- Rs 5 per kg on Friday, com- three-year's average low. production of the two states is firms to deal with COVID-19 11,610 crore to 1,02,392 assess- due to the new coronavirus The steep fall in prices of ing near Rs 440 per quintal as pared with Rs 34 per kg a year For instance in five tomato estimated at 42 lakh tonne this crisis. es have been processed during outbreak. tomatoes was due to higher compared to Rs 1,258 per ago. clusters located in the Kolar year. India's annual tomato The Central Board of Direct this period, the CBDT said in The institute, which is a supply of the commodity amid quintal last year." In Delhi, the Similarly, in the Bengaluru district of Karnataka, prices production is enough to meet Taxes (CBDT) said 16,84,298 a statement. government body, published sluggish demand and lack of tomato crop is coming from wholesale market, tomato declined to the level of Rs 3- the domestic demand of about tax assesses have received The refund process has columns of zeros for smooth movement of perish- Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, prices were ruling at Rs 10 per 8 per kg depending on the 111 lakh tonnes. refunds between April 1 and been further expedited at a overnight stays, average able commodities in this Madhya Pradesh and kg as against above Rs 30 per quality and varieties when The government has pegged May 21. greater pace since Finance length of stays and occupan- COVID-19 crisis, experts said. Rajasthan, it said. In kg in the year-ago period. compared with Rs 14-35 per total tomato output at 193.28 Income-tax refund of Rs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's cy rates. Spain is Europe's According to data main- Hyderabad's Bowenpally In tomato-producing areas kg in the year-ago, the data lakh tonne for 2019-20 crop 14,632 crore to 15,81,906 announcement made in the second most popular tourist tained by the food processing wholesale market, tomato also, the wholesale rates have showed. year (July-June), according to assesses and corporate tax 'Atamanirbhar Bharat destination, after France. ministry, "In Azadpur, the prices were ruling at around fallen below three-year's sea- In Andhra Pradesh, five the ministry's data. refund amounting to Rs Abhiyan' last week. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Saturday May 23, 2020

SITCOMS TO BINGE IN ‘MY LITTLE WORLD LOCKDOWN 4.0 Due to the increasing COVID 19 crisis, the country has gone under the 4th stage of lockdown. Life under lockdown might be getting very boring and difficult and we cannot OF DREAMS’ wait for this to end and go an you share thoughts you had in this city. I love spending plain about that too. outside to socialize again. But Moving to a completely your associa- about Hyderabad time with my son and of tion with before moving here Have you visited course the business has also Hyderabad earlier sadly it's going to take a little unknown city for the Hyderabad? and how do you find it helped me achieve my C now? Were your appre- before shifting here? If dreams hensions justified? so, what kind of differ- more time for that to happen. sake of her husband's job I have been in How is the city ences you've seen as Hyderabad since 2006. helping you in your a visitor and as a per- SIDDHESH SUMAN comes to and going on to establish What started as a simple job Being a pure Delhi girl, career? son living here? transfer of my husband and my parents were very wor- her own communications I trying to explore a new ried about linguistic issues, The city has been very In the initial years of my your rescue to help you kill city turned out to be life food and work culture. supportive. The people job, I used to visit the city agency is never an easy changing experience. I start- Having worked in top com- encourage entrepreneurial frequently for professional this cloud of boredom ed my entrepreneurial jour- munication agencies in spirit and respect your acu- work. I task, but Mukta Kumar is ney in 2010 by setting up Delhi I felt like stepping men. There is value for tal- found the itcoms have been an integral source of family Konnections, an integrated back a few years as I ent and people appreciate entertainment for quite some time now. They've someone who has taken communications marketing thought that people will not hard work. I very proudly only gotten more popular among the Indian audi- agency and since then there be open to newer ideas and say that had it not been S ence than ever. Here is our list of top 5 popular the proverbial bull by the has been no looking back. solutions. But the city sur- Hyderabad it would have Sitcoms to binge in lockdown 4.0. The city has given me much prised me as language was been very difficult to first It is challenging to set up an horns and come out more than I could have ever never an issue as majority of stand, survive, and then 1. THE OFFICE (2005-2013) - (AMAZON PRIME) imagined. It has given me people speak Hindi and flourish in the present day organisation without any major The Office is an American mockumentary trumps. What started as a wings to fly. English. In fact, the local competitive environment. I backing or investor support. sitcom starring Steve Carell, John Krasinski, How has the city been food has impressed me so have evolved each day and Plus being a woman, it is more Rain Wilson & Jenna Fischer. The series simple job transfer of her treating you? much that I relish the have been able to stand tall portrays the everyday lives of 'Dunder Telangana cuisine much in the midst of all odds. difficult to convince people of your capabilities.Had it not been Mifflin' employees and their notorious boss husband and that initial I have thoroughly more than the north Indian How difficult/easy was played by Steve Carell, who gets himself enjoyed my stay here and cuisine. The work culture is it to establish an for the support and and his employees into all sorts of heady feeling trying to love each and everything extremely supportive, and organisation and keep misadventures. The show humorously about the city. The beautiful people encourage talent and encouragement of my mentors, I it running successfully would never have embarked on depicts how much love and friendship office explore a new city turned weather, the pink summer few of my local friends and for the last 10 years? and lovely winters all are associates have been instru- workers share among themselves and care How has the city my entrepreneurial journey. In about their office family. The show is out to be life changing extremely enchanting. mental in fuelling my entre- helped in your preneurial journey. Hyderabad, if people like your hilarious, emotional and there is something Everyone who is success? work they give you opportunity in every character we all can genuinely experience. A native of migrating from other Have you lived in other It is challenging to set up and encourage you to take up relate to. A great show for people who miss going to their cities, have apprehen- cities in the country? offices amid this lockdown. Delhi, Mukta started her sions or pre conceived If so, how is an organisation without any major backing or investor challenges. Had it not been notions about the city Hyderabad different Hyderabad, I would probably be entrepreneurial journey they are going to live. from others? support. Plus being a 2. FRIENDS (1994-2004) - (NETFLIX) What woman, it is more difficult still slogging in a corporate job. Friends created by David Crane & Marta in 2010 by setting up kind of Yes, I have lived in Delhi to convince people of your Kauffman is a television sitcom starring and Mumbai. Hyderabad is capabilities. It has taken a Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Konnections, an special as the city has a soul. lot of perseverance and ded- city very laid back and slow Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc & The people are warm and ication to establish when compared to Delhi David Schwimmer. The series revolves integrated caring. It is a great mix of Konnections to its present and Mumbai. However, over around 6 friends living in New York getting old and new world. With level. Had it not been for the the last decade the city has into all kinds of trouble going through communications the phenomenal growth of support and encouragement emerged as a promising city, massive family issues, romance, fights, IT sector, Hyderabad is one of my mentors, I would with a much better infra- laughter, and tears only to find the true marketing agency. She of the most sought-after never have embarked on my structure and overall devel- cities in the world. entrepreneurial journey. In opment. This makes it a meaning of friendship. The show lasted 10 seasons and is considered among the most feels that had it not been One thing that comes Hyderabad, if people like better place to live in. your work they give you popular TV sitcoms of all time. The show to your mind when you What is it that your rel- beautifully portrays friendship and makes Hyderabad, she would think of Hyderabad opportunity and encourage atives or friends who you to take up challenges. you laugh and cry. A great show to watch and talk about, with and why? visit you here like to your friends. probably be still Had it not been Hyderabad, take back and where Not one but three — I would probably be still do they want to visit 3. MODERN FAMILY (2009-2020) - (DISNEY PLUS HOTSTAR) slogging in a Biryani, Pearls and IT slogging in a corporate job. when they come to boom. All the madness and What do you like and Hyderabad? Modern Family created by Christopher corporate job. hustle and bustle of the dislike the most about Lloyd & Steven Levitan is a mockumentary city gives it a character. It Hyderabad? All relatives or friends family sitcom. The story revolves around 3 Mukta speaks has a lot to offer. visiting Hyderabad have modern families related to each other and Can you share Almost everything, great IKEA on their must visit list faces everyday family problems and solves to K RAMYA one of your fond- food, lovely weather, for last one year. Biryani them in their own comedic way. The show est memories encouraging environment and Hyderabad pearl jew- is best known for its quirky depiction of a SREE about here? to grow professionally, time ellery is always on the must modern family drama and distinct for family, rapidly growing do lists of all visitors. What characters each different from the other. her association Having spent so infrastructure and proactive they love is the relaxed atti- The show takes us on a roller coaster ride many years in governance… the city has tude and weather Hyderabad there are all the ingredients for a of how a family grows in this modern with What is Hyderabad to world. The show successfully ran for 11 many lovely great living. The traffic sce- you? Hyderabad, moments which are nario in Hyderabad has seasons and stars Ty Burell, Julie Bowen, dear to me. The life been a bit of concern but My ‘Karam- Sofía Vergara, Ed O'Neill, Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler her successful has seen at present due to Bhoomi’. It has Ferguson, and many more. A great show to binge on with your a full Covid-19 we can’t com- made me what I am own modern family. entrepreneurial circle today. 4. THE BIG BANG THEORY (2007-2019) - (AMAZON PRIME/NETFLIX) journey and The Big Bang Theory created by Chuck Lorre & Bill Prady is an American Television more... sitcom. The series when premiered originally revolved around 4 geeky scientist friends Sheldon, Leonard, Howard and Raj and how their lives change when fun spirted Penny moves next door and introduces them to the fun side of the world, later accompanied by 2 more female lead character neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler, Don’t delay blood cancer treatment, even for a pandemic and microbiologist Bernadette Rostenkowski. The series is romantic, lood cancer, also wish to avoid immunosup- until Corona pandemic set- most blood banks after ing protocols. The risk of emotional, clever and wildly funny and is called cute Leukemia, pressive treatments. Delay tles. In Lymphoma and endorsement by popular COVID 19 infection in hos- also the longest-running multi-camera sitcom ever made with is the most dangerous in chemotherapy initiation Leukaemia, patients’ celebrities and other politi- pitalised patients is very low. 12 seasons. The show stars Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, Johnny B and life-threatening may negatively affect prog- need for Transplant cal leaders. Leukemia treatment Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Mayim Bialik, and cancer, where early nosis and miss a chance of has to be discussed By donating Platelets, a should be initiated without Melissa Rauch. An extremely binge-worthy show to lift spirits in initiation of treatment cure particularly in young on an individual donor saves life imme- delay and continued even quarantine. makes a huge difference in patients. Leukemia patients basis based on diately as platelets are during the Corona pan- the patient’s outcome. could progress to high-risk risk and benefit given within 3-4 days demic as the price to pay on 5. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (2005-2014) - (DISNEY PLUS HOTSTAR) Clinical Presentation of disease due to the acquisi- as delay in treat- after donation due to delay in treatment could How I Met Your Mother created by Craig Blood cancer varies ranging tion of additional genetic ment can risk their short shelf life mean disease relapse and Thomas & Carter Bays follows the lead from Incidental detection anomalies, and complica- their life. unlike in Blood dona- loss of life. The decision to character, Ted Mosby, telling a story to his on blood tests to breathing tions due to a very high Delay in tion they are not treat is made on an individ- children in the future of how he met their difficulty and fever. These white cell count called transplant results stored for a long dura- ual basis after discussing mother. The story revolves around 5 symptoms trigger COVID- hyperleukocytosis. in the reappear- tion. with their treating physician friends and the quest of Ted Mosby trying 19 testing and Isolation. Patients with blood-relat- ance of a signifi- No doubt there is all based on their risk and ben- to find the one woman he's meant to be With the fear of COVID- ed cancers who have cant minimal resid- time need for more regu- efits and on the local inci- with, which gets him and his friends into a 19, a lot of patients tend to steroids as part of their ual disease (MRD), a lar voluntary donors for dence of Coronavirus. wait at home until symp- treatment mainly Myeloma negative impact on platelets. We need more lot of adventure and drama. The show ran toms worsen. In addition to Cancer patients can have overall survival post-trans- coordinated programmes (The author, Dr. Padmaja for a total of 9 seasons which lead up to the delay in diagnosis, most high chances of severe lung plant is another concern. for blood donors and end- Lokireddy, is a member of Ted finally meeting witAAAh "The One". patients may suffer from infections and pneumonia Blood products’ shortage decreasing due to self-isola- users. Treating Hospitals the Consultant Haemato- The show has romance, drama, and the postponement of with COVID19. For this especially platelet shortage tion, travel restriction, and should have dedicated units oncology and Stem cell comedy accompanied by great characters. chemotherapy, due to a reason, Myeloma autolo- is the biggest concern dur- fear of virus transmission. with good Isolation rooms, Transplant department of The show stars Josh Radnor, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick shortage of isolation beds gous bone marrow trans- ing Blood cancer treatment. Currently, Red blood cell separation of COVID Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Harris, Jason Segel & Alyson Hannigan. A great TV show to and blood products or the plants are being deferred Volunteer donors are stocks are reasonable in patients, and strict screen- Hills, Hyderabad.) binge for people who love classic romantic comedy. 10

Hyderabad Saturday May 23 2020 what’s brewing?

Big B sweats it Actor Prithviraj, out with others return from grandson Jordan after 50 days ifty days after cols will be decided. Agastya being stuck in After finishing the Jordan, top shoot, the crew was trying Nanda F Kerala actor to return, but was told to Prithviraj and wait for the appropriate mitabh Bachchan award win- time. is spending ample ning director Blessy on Following the green time during the Friday morning landed signal by the authorities, A lockdown working here. the crew flew in from out with grandson The 58 member crew Jordan to Delhi and from Agastya Nanda, was stuck in Wadi Rum, a there they reached Kochi. and he has shared a snapshot desert in Jordan, as they Billed as one of the capturing the experience on were shooting costliest Malayalam film his social media. Aadujeevitham based on Aadujeevitham tells the The actor took to the award winning tale of the life of a man Instagram to share a post- eponymous Malayalam ending up in shambles workout selfie with Agastya novel by Benyamin. after reaching the Middle from his gym at his resi- In the first week of East and finds himself dence. April, the film shoot was tending goats in extreme In the monochrome pic- called off, after restric- desert temperatures. ture, Big B is seen taking a tions came in the wake of When they left from mirror selfie with Agastya. the coronavirus crisis in here to Jordan, their plan Both are all smiles even as Jordan, and since then the was to go to Algeria after they strike a cool pose for the crew was seeking to finishing the Jordan leg in picture. They are seen hold- return home. the first week of April, but ing a dumbbell each. The crew arrived from Covid spoiled all their Sharing the picture on Delhi on Friday morning plans and the crew was Instagram, Amitabh wrote: and actor Prithviraj after stuck in a plush resort “Fight .. fight the fit .. fit the the health checkup at the near Rum Wadi in fight .. reflective mirrors , lat- airport came out and Jordan. erally inverted imagery .. and drove away in his car. Blessy’s past films, the inspiration with According to the health including his debut film Grandson ..” authorities, all the 58 have in 2004 Kaazcha, Agastya is Big B and Jaya to be in isolation in their Thanmathra Pranayam to Bachchan’s grandson from homes for 14 days, fol- name a few, occupy a Shweta Bachchan Nanda and lowing which based on a place of pride in the Nikhil Nanda. check up, further proto- Malayalam film industry. Avatar sequels to resume RICHA SHARMA: Artistes at production next week in NZ virtual concerts should be paid he production on awaited Avatar 2 will release ith social distancing certs). We have to go with be helpful to all,” said the James Cameron’s as planned. being need of the the flow. The only thing is Sajdaa hitmaker. much-awaited Avatar 2 is currently slated hour, virtual concerts that people need to under- Like her colleagues, she T Avatar sequels is for a release on December W have become the lat- stand that artistes also have will also be a part of a digital expected to 17, 2021. est trend. Singer to pay their bills,” Richa told show soon. She is one of the restart in New “I want to get back to work Richa Sharma is all IANS. singers of the fundraising Zealand next week. on Avatar, which right now for it, but says such concerts She shared that when the concert Ek Desh, Ek Raag, Producer Jon Landau took we’re not allowed to do should not be held for free. first phase of lockdown start- which will celebrate 25 years to Instagram on Thursday to under state emergency laws Right from the legendary ed in March, many artistes of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. share that he and the rest of or rules. So it’s all on hold Asha Bhosle to Grammy took part in such concerts Ek Desh, Ek Raag is a 25- the Avatar cast and crew will right now,” Cameron said. winner Ricky Kej to the pro- without thinking about hour digital music marathon be returning to New Zealand next (top) - can't wait to share more,” The filmmaker had shared that lific Shreya Ghoshal, every money. that starts on May 23. The week, reports variety.com. he added. he was scheduled to take the film- singer seems to be boarding “People didn’t know and 25-year milestone gala will “Our Avatar sets are ready. — The work on the Avatar sequels ing to New Zealand before the the virtual concert bandwag- they also sang for free on dif- culminate in an Ek Desh, Ek and we couldn’t be more excited came to a halt in March with lock- lockdown. on, but not all the artists get ferent platforms. But now if Raag concert on May 24 to be headed back to New Zealand down orders by the New Zealand “We were about to shoot down paid for singing live from we talk about concerts, it across 19 ZEE channels with next week,” Landau wrote while government due to the coron- in New Zealand, so that got their homes. should be paid so that our some of the popular faces sharing a photograph of two water avirus pandemic. pushed. We’re trying to get back “If times like these go on musicians, who don’t have of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa singing vessels used in the films. Earlier in an interview with to it as quick as we can,” he said. for long, then there is no much earnings, get help. If from the confines of their “Check out the Matador, a high Empire for the new Celebration Of It is being believed that Avatar 2 other option (but virtual con- such concerts are paid, it will homes. speed forward command vessel Cinema issue, Cameron shared takes place 12 years after the (bottom) and the Picador jetboat that he is confident that his much- events of the first movie. FUN

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Revisiting old cricket ties, Pilates and a binge-watching shows is balanced nutritional plan is Seerat's Vishnu's lockdown routine fitness regimen ctress Seerat Kapoor, who will be DUE TO THE next seen in Krishna and his Leela, COVID-19 A directed by LOCKDOWN, THE Kshanam fame In the past I couldn't watch many shows due Ravikanth Perepu, knows how ACTRESS IS to achieve healthy weight loss WORKING OUT AT to my schedule as an actor but the lockdown without losing the glow on her face. HOME AND IS helped me to complete some of them, Sree Due to the COVID-19 lock- down, the actress is working MAKING SURE TO out at home and is making MAINTAIN HER Vishnu tells NAGARAJ GOUD sure to maintain her fitness. “My fitness regime is an FITNESS amalgamation of Pilates and a balanced nutritional plan. I enerally a social year in England under the cap- also train with EMS (Electro recluse, the lockdown taincy of Tim Paine after the Muscle Stimulation) which is a hasn’t had much infamous ball-tampering scan- 20-minute workout session G effect on Sree Vishnu, dal in March 2018- streaming twice a week. It is believed that who hardly stepped on Amazon Prime. Plus, he one 20-minute session of EMS out of his apartment exults, “You won’t believe that is almost equivalent to 3 ses- for almost two months. The only 10 days ago I’ve even watched sions of strength training,” she one time he had to venture out some ‘complete’ matches of says. was to distribute some essential some famous India versus For her hourglass figure, she needs to the disadvantaged. So, Pakistan world cup encounters, also gave credit to her trainer what did he do all this while? matches between Australia and Samir Purohit and nutritionist He tells us in a conversation, “In South Africa and 2003 Ashes as Anjali Peswani who have the past I couldn’t watch many well.” “stood by me through thick shows due to my schedule as an With people consuming a lot and thin, as my army”. actor but the lockdown helped of content on OTT platforms “Prior to the lockdown, me to complete some of them. due to lockdown restrictions, he Samir sent me a guide I’m through with Money Heist believes the industry will churn with all the vital exercis- (four seasons) and I’ve complet- out better films in the coming es, tailor made for my ed Breaking Bad as well. I had to days. “The different and absorb- body type due to which I stop the latter midway sometime ing the content is the better is have been able to main- back. I’ve just started Dark and the reception of the viewers- tain the years of efforts, I’m glued to it. You can’t catego- this is what I’ve noticed in the despite working out rize it into one particular genre past couple of months. The old- from home. I oscillate as it metamorphosis from being clichéd stuff will cease to exist between his videos and a thriller to a horror without in Telugu cinema. I’ve even digital workout classes your notice. It’s pure riveting watched Iranian films like A with Namrata Purohit,” stuff.” Separation and The Salesman she said. A cricket player and an and I’m sure that if our audi- Apart from this, the ardent follower of the game, he ences get used to drama, we will actress, who has also fin- admits to be “blown away” by go back to the golden period of ished shooting for Maa The Test-a docu-series which ’70s where dramas shone,” the Vinthagadha Vinuma narrates Australia men’s cricket actor, who will be next seen in alongside Siddu team’s path to redemption last Raja Raja Chora, concludes. Jonnalagadda, believes that taking to house cleaning is a great source of functional training. Mahesh appeals to ‘MASK UP' s India is opening good hygiene, there is some- up slowly and thing as important that steadily with the needs our attention- phased easing of #FearDistancing — Keeping A lockdown restric- ourselves away from people tions, Superstar and news that creates panic Gopi Mohan's Mahesh Babu on Friday and fear. Fake news is a real emphasised the need of tak- issue! Stay away from mis- ing precautionary measures guided information,” he had touch to to netizens while stepping posted on Twitter a few out, especially with Covid-19 weeks ago. Sudheer threat still looming large. On the work front, the “We are opening up. actor’s next with Parasuram Varma's next Slowly, but surely. In a time will have a formal launch on like this, masks are mandato- his dad Krishna’s birthday ilmmaker Sudheer ry. Make it a point to wear a this May Varma has hired the ser- mask every time you step 31st. ‘Govt will consider to lift vices of senior writer Gopi out, that’s least we can do to F Mohan to punch up the protect ourselves and others. script of his next, a remake It may seem odd, but it is the the ban on theatres’ of 2017 South Korean action comedy need of the hour and we esponding positively to the ly, while simultaneously asking them film Midnight Runners. One of the top must get used to it. One step requests of industry veterans to commence production works in emergency rescue script doctors in at a time! Let’s adapt to the like Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, June. He informed the industry con- Telugu cinema who is on the speed dial new normal and get life back R Allu Aravind and Suresh tingent that after only assessing the of many directors and producers, Gopi on track. It’s cool to be Babu among others, ground situation, the government will has done unaccredited fix-it work on masked. I am. Are you?” the Telangana Chief Minister K consider giving consent to lift the ban many films. While the untitled film’s dia- actor, who is chilling with Chandrasekhar Rao directed officials on theatres. The industry should thrive logues have been written by someone else, family at his home in to prepare guidelines so that the film and at the same time coronavirus Gopi is providing the screenplay. “Sudheer Hyderabad, wrote on industry can get back to its feet. The shouldn’t spread, he told. He further has decided to concentrate on the making Instagram. noted cine personalities met KCR at appealed to the industry to work with of his film this time around. Nonetheless, Mahesh has been at the Pragathi Bhavan on Friday. With limited crew and practice social dis- his inputs are still going into the creative forefront when it livelihoods of thousands tancing measures. side of the film. The writing team is reverting comes to asking depending on the film indus- Ministers Talasani Srinivas Yadav, to him,” said a source. his followers to try’s functioning, the resump- Niranjan Reddy and principal secre- The remake, spearheaded by Regina practice social tion of shootings and re- tary Somesh Kumar too attended the Cassandra, Nivetha Thomas and Naveen distancing and opening of cinema halls in a meeting. Chandra, was to roll early last month but the fear distanc- phased manner is of Post the successful meeting, megas- lockdown has put the brakes on Sudheer’s ing as well importance, KCR felt. He tar Chiranjeevi tweeted, “I wholeheart- plans. He is waiting for the industry to give from the advised the filmmakers to edly thank Hon’ble CM #KCR garu on consent to shootings. A joint venture past many commence pre-produc- behalf of the Film, TV & Digital Media between Suresh Productions, Guru Films weeks. tion works indoors to industries for granting a patient hear- and Kross Pictures, the film is an “Besides begin with immediate- ing & his kind reassurance (sic).” action-comedy and will see the lead- social dis- ing ladies police academy cadets. tancing and maintaining Sam and Chay's funny banter aga Chaitanya an ethnic yellow coloured friends it’s now Instagram’s and Samantha, salwar kameez for the gath- turn .. ‘See eee my husband one of the most ering. looks so handsome no ???? loved celebrity On Friday, Sam, after (husband is somewhere dig- N couples, graced sharing a group picture with ging a large pit to jump into the roka ceremo- the family and wishing the right now) (sic).” Reacting ny of Rana Daggubati and soon-to-be-wed couple, to this, Chay wrote, “Okay Miheeka in Hyderabad on posted a single picture of now .. this looks like one of Wednesday. While Chay her husband on Instagram those paid partnership posts kept it simple — donning a and wrote, “After sending (sic).” The fun banter checkered shirt and trousers mommy, aunties, sister, though was loved by their — Samantha chose to wear friends, very straight male followers. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MAY 23, 2020 sport 12 BCCI made no commitment on SA tour: Dhumal

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he BCCI has not made “any Players not allowed loo breaks commitment” to tour South TAfrica in August and there during training: ICC guidelines have only been discussions about such a possibility, Board treasur- PTI n DUBAI says the governing body. er Arun Dhumal said on Friday, The players are unlikely to denying Cricket South Africa’s here will neither be loo breaks keep their cap or sunglasses in the India most likely claims of a confirmation. Tduring training nor the play- field of play as it would attract CSA Director of Cricket ers will be allowed to hand over penalty runs just like in the case Graeme Smith and Chief Executive their caps or sunglasses to the on- of a helmet. The ICC also wants Jacques Faul on Thursday said that field umpires as international them to minimise their “time travel to Aus: CA India has agreed to tour the rain- cricketers will be required to let spent in the changing room PTI n MELBOURNE bow nation for three T20 go of some of their intrinsic before and after a match”. Internationals in August, signalling habits when play resumes in the The ICC Cricket Committee here is a 9 out of 10 chance that India will make resumption of cricket in the post post-Covid-19 world. has already recommended ban on Tthe trip Down Under for a four-Test series later Covid-19 world. But Dhumal dis- In its “back to cricket” guide- using the saliva on the ball and this year, Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin agreed. lines issued for resumption of the now players have been advised Roberts said trying to downplay the uncertainty “When South Africa’s tour of game, ICC has effectively barred not to “touch eyes, nose, and triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. India got cancelled due to coron- players from handing over their mouth after making contact with “I guess there’s no such thing as certainty in avirus, we had discussions that if personal equipments (cap, towel, the ball” and sanitise their hands today’s world so I can’t say 10 (out of 10), but I’m there is a possibility, we will make sunglasses, jumpers) to the after they come in contact with going to say nine out of 10,” Roberts told News an effort to tour South Africa. But umpire or his teammates as part the ball. Corp. at no point have we made any of maintaining social distance. Life might get even tougher “With the variable being, who would know commitment to Cricket South “Players and umpires should for them when they are training whether we can have crowds … I’d be really sur- Africa about touring in August,” maintain social distancing on for the game with no loo and prised if we can’t get the Indian tour away. Dhumal said. “There has been no formal series but there should be riders. event of such magnitude with so the cricket field and that includes shower breaks encouraged. “But I wouldn’t, hand on heart suggest we’ll The senior BCCI office-bear- discussion in BCCI about ICC Is CSA with India on ICC policy many teams and all the health safe- no handing over of player items “All participants should adopt have full crowds from the start. We’ll just have to er then said that unless the chairmanship. Graeme Smith obvi- matters? With Chris (Nenzani), ty norms, empty stadiums, can it (cap, towels, sunglasses, jumpers) a ‘ready to train’ approach where see how that goes,” the under-pressure chief exec- Government clears international ously spoke in his personal capac- you would want a full commitment be held? to the umpire or teammates,” read possible i.E. Come to training utive said. travel, BCCI won’t be in a position ity which is not CSA’s stand,” he on paper and then proceed. “These are calls that ICC and the ICC playing guidelines. prepared without the need to use However, when it comes to away tours, to make a commitment to any said. “It’s CSA which is desperate for Cricket Australia wil have to take,” However there was no clari- any communal facilities such as Roberts wants a bio-secure environment which country. CSA President Chris Nenzani a three-match T20. So they have to Dhumal said. ty on who will keep the players’ changing rooms or showering might prompt Cricket Australia to explore options “Right now, we can’t even refused to endorse Smith’s support decide how they want to play it at items? facilities,” read one of the train- of sending a team for a white ball series in England. commit that we can tour Sri Lanka for Ganguly in a statement issued the ICC,” the veteran official said. Dharamsala option for camp “Consider adopting a process ing guidelines. But before that, the CA would wait and watch in July followed by (short T20 on Friday. While the support to have an With the civil aviation min- that will assist the bowler in man- “Personal equipment should how the Pakistan and the West Indies tours of series) in Zimbabwe. Both these “As far as the BCCI is con- IPL in October-November win- istry announcing that domestic aging his/her items. Umpires be sanitised before and after use England pan out in terms of health safety mea- tours are part of the FTP pro- cerned we would certainly like an dow instead of the T20 World Cup flights will be starting from May may also be encouraged to use (training and competition),” read sures. gramme and we are still not sure Indian to lead the global body and is growing, Dhumal said BCCI 25, Dhumal said the Board could gloves when handling the ball,” another one. “I think there’s some chance we could send a what the situation will be in two our President has credentials obvi- won’t push for a postponement of explore safe zone options for a team over,” Roberts said. months, so how can we commit on ously. But again we haven’t yet dis- the global event but at the same national camp in case it can’t be it but if after exploring options, considered to be a safe zone as per “Obviously we won’t jeopardise the safety of South Africa tour?” Dhumal asked. cussed it,” Dhumal said. time, it needs to be seen that in held at the National Cricket BCCI finds that Dharamsala can Government protocols, the HPCA the players, but the best test of that is that the West On a different note, when However, a BCCI veteran who these times, whether an event of Academy in Bengaluru. have a camp, I am more than ready will then do everything to make it Indian and Pakistan tours of England before we’re asked about CSA Director of has interacted with Nenzani, said that magnitude can be held in Will it make Dharamsala an to make all the arrangements. a bio-secure environment. It all due to tour. We hope they go off without a hitch,” Cricket Graeme Smith’s supprt to that the cash-strapped Proteas Australia. option considering that HPCA Even the hotel where the Indian depends on what is best available Roberts said. Sourav Ganguly’s candidature for should only get a commitment if “T20 World Cup is a global now has a state of the art indoor team stays Pavilion is HPCA prop- option,” he added. While the India tour is a lucrative one, it is the ICC chairmanship, Dhumal it backs the BCCI view on ICC event. Why should we push for stadium? erty,” he said. HP has more than 100 cases unlikely that Australia would host Afghanistan for said it would be good for global policies. postponement of global event? Yes, “Since it’s my state association, “In case, the situation in and has recorded 4 Covid-19 a one-off Test, which is not a part of the World cricket if an Indian is at the helm. “We will definitely play SA what we need to check is that an I would never, from my end, push Himachal is under control and it’s deaths so far. Test Championship schedule. Woakes glad of PCB won’t use Eng tour as leverage for a return trip

KARACHI: Pakistan is keen to tour “We’ve got a lot of home series training normality England this summer but the cricket between now and then, which hope- board does not plan to use the series fully will all go successfully, and we’ll AFP n BIRMINGHAM England have selected 18 bowlers as “leverage” to cut a deal for a recip- give more confidence to the likes of to take part in individual training ses- rocal tour in 2022, PCB chief execu- Australia and England, who are due to ngland paceman Chris Woakes is sions across seven grounds, with just tive Wasim Khan said. tour in 2022. Eglad to be suffering the “normal- a physiotherapist in attendance. The England and Wales Cricket “But this is about getting cricket ity” of familiar aches and pains fol- Under strict health mea- Board (ECB), which is estimated to lose back on again. The cricketers want to lowing his first bowling net prac- sures they are not allowed to as much as £380 million if the entire play and I think it’s important for the tice since the coronavirus lock- use changing rooms and must season is wiped out due, hopes to global game as well that we start to down. work with a set of balls they resume cricket by rescheduling the bring a level of normalcy to playing Warwickshire’s Woakes was alone can pick up. series postponed due to the coron- cricket again — whatever that may look India Open from Dec 8-13 back at his Edgbaston home “It looks a lot different to avirus outbreak, including the home like — over the next six to 12 months,” ground in Birmingham on what we’re used to,” said the 31- series against Pakistan. he added. NEW DELHI: The Olympic-qual- 20-25), Indonesia Open Super Thursday for an hour-long stint year-old Woakes, an allrounder It seems to be an opportune Pakistan are scheduled to play ifying India Open badminton 1000 (Nov 17-22), Malaysia after being chosen for an individ- and veteran of 33 Tests. moment for the Pakistan Cricket three Tests against England in August tournament, which was post- Open Super 750 (Nov 24-29), ual session. “But at the same time, with Board (PCB) to cut a deal for a return followed by thee T20s with the games poned due to the Covid-19 Thailand Open Super 500 (Dec The players are seeking to what’s everyone’s been through, tour with England, who like several to be played closed doors. pandemic, will now be held here 1-6) and season-ending World build up their fitness ahead of a it was quite nice to be out there countries hasn’t toured Pakistan citing not the time to try and leverage any- “We need a 14-day quarantine from December 8 to 13 after the Tour Finals (Dec 16-20) in three-Test series at home against and do a bit of training and get security concerns. thing. Naturally things will take their period when we get to England and BWF unveiled a revised calen- Guangzhou, China. the West Indies, which looks set to the ball back in hand,” the “There is a lot of cricket to be course over the next two years,” he enough time to practice for the guys dar to salvage the disruption-hit Four tournaments — be rescheduled for July behind World Cup-winner added. played between now and 2022, I’ve had added. so they can be ready,” Khan said. season. German Open (March 3-8), closed doors. “Obviously not having that question raised a few times; has Khan said Pakistan will have “That’s a bit of a challenge, so we’re The World Tour Super 500 Swiss Open (March 17-22), “It’s what we know, it’s what we bowled for two months, there’s there been a deal cut? Is something ample opportunities to prove teams like looking at an extended squad. We’re tournament, originally sched- European Championships (April do,” Woakes told a conference call a few things that are sore. The going to happen?” Khan said on Sky England and Australia that it is safe to looking at bringing around 25 players uled to be held in New Delhi 21-26) and Australian Open on Friday. “Obviously it’s the job, so sides definitely woke up this Sports — Cricket Show. travel to, adding that right now the — more than normal. We are planning from March 24-29, will now take (June 2-7) remained suspended it was nice to have some form of morning knowing I’d had a “But the simple fact is and it’s a focus is on trying to resume cricket, to get them together to train for the place from December 8 to 13, with BWF saying that “suitable normality going back to some bowl yesterday but it was nice genuine answer we need to get crick- which has come to a halt due to the tour. We’re probably about a week away the BWF said in a release. replacement dates are still being training.” to be back out there.” et back on again and now is probably pandemic. from that ,” he added. PTI The all-important event will finalised.” be preceded by the Hyderabad As many as 10 tourna- Open (August 11 to 16) and the ments, including Singapore Syed Modi International Open Super 500 (April 7-12), Witsel missing but Can back for Dortmund Vidal wants Barca stay (November 17 to 22). Badminton Asia C’ships (April The BWF announcement 21-26) — which fell within the AFP n BERLIN suffered trying to regain fitness BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal wants comes a day after India’s singles April 28 Olympic qualification before last weekend’s resump- to stay at Camp Nou despite transfer rumours linking players were allowed access to deadline — were cancelled. orussia Dortmund will tion of matches. him away from Spain. indoor courts with badminton According to the revised cal- Bagain be without Belgium But former Liverpool mid- The Chilean also stated that he is looking to end the in the list of 11 sports which ender, the HSBC BWF World midfielder Axel Witsel when fielder Emre Can is fit again and season with couple of trophies in the bag. have been permitted to resume Tour will return with the Taipei they travel to Wolfsburg on available for selection as “I am very happy and comfortable in Barcelona and training. Open Super 300 from Saturday on the Bundesliga’s Dortmund aim to keep their of course I want to stay here. I am also feeling in bet- As many as eight tourna- September 1-6, while the second week of action since it pursuit of leaders Bayern ter shape than ever. This is a good group and I have got ments were rescheduled from Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in restarted, coach Lucien Favre Munich on track with a victo- great friends in the dressing room,” Vidal told Mario their original dates, including Aarhus, Denmark will take place said. ry. Velasco during an Instagram Live session. important events such as New on the rescheduled dates of Witsel has not recovered Favre also said he was still “Physically I feel better than ever. I have never had Zealand Open Super 300 (Oct October 3-11. PTI from muscular problems he hopeful German international so much time to prepare myself. We have a special (train- Marco Reus, who injured groin ing) plan that helps me lengthen my muscles in February before career for as long as possible. Babar has a lot matches were suspended “I am ready for what’s to come because of the coronavirus pan- both in the Champions League San Siro moves closer to demolition demic, could return to action and in LaLiga. We are top of the to prove: Akhtar built in 1926, with only a small before the end of the season. league and we have a great LAHORE: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib part of the original stadium “He still hasn’t trained with chance of going through in Akhtar and wicket-keeper Rashid Latif have remaining, it would not be sub- the team. We hope he’ll be able the Champions League,” he torn into Babar Azam saying that if he ject to protection. to return as quickly as possible added. wants to lead like Imran Khan, then he Although approval from and help us,” Favre said. Emre Can trains during practice session “There are two months should also develop his personality to match Italy’s heritage body is not the Dortmund trail Bayern by four in a match that could prove cru- of football left to be played the current Prime Minister of the country. final decision, it could be an points but face the reigning cial in deciding the outcome of and in that time we have to “Babar Azam wants to be a captain like important step towards both champions at home on Tuesday the title race. give everything.” IANS Imran Khan but this does not mean that teams’ hope of redeveloping it will only be related to playing cricket. He the site. needs to take a leaf out of PM Imran’s book The clubs want to build a with regards to personality as well,” Akhtar new ground adjacent to the cur- said in a YouTube show WAJI’s Sports. rent San Siro, while the old sta- 13K cut-outs to attend Gladbach game “Please don’t speak about things which dium would make way for an we already know from the past 10 years. We area “dedicated to sports, enter- AFP n MÖNCHENGLADBACH head of the supporters' group, won’t buy this argument. Babar has to tainment, and shopping”. told SID. sharpen up his communication skills, his Milan Mayor Guiseppe Sala early 13,000 cardboard “It’s a nice operation, personality, ability to lead from the front, Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium that is home venue to AC Milan and Inter in Serie A insists he wants to renovate the Ncut-outs of Borussia which creates an atmosphere fitness level etc. I think he has a lot to prove.” existing stadium so that it could Moenchengladbach support- in the stadium,” said Echoing the sentiments, Latif said: AFP n MILAN a report. celebrate its centenary in 2026 ers are set to welcome the Gladbach sporting director “When captain is sitting in a press confer- AC Milan and Inter Milan, by hosting the opening ceremo- team for Saturday’s Max Eberl. “Even if at the ence, he gives insight about his vision but ilan’s San Siro stadium is who share the stadium to the ny of the Winter Olympics that Bundesliga match against same time it’s a reminder that this was clearly lacking. Our captain is giv- Mcloser to being demol- west of the city, have launched year. Bayer Leverkusen behind football without supporters is ing headlines about the language barrier ished after Italy’s heritage their bid to knock down the San Both clubs are former closed doors. not the same.” and things we already know. authority found that the iconic Siro and build a new 60,000- European giants with AC Milan Gladbach hosted the first “It’s fantastic. We really “Babar should have made a strong stadium cannot be protected for capacity home on the same having won the Champions Bundesliga game ever played have the impression that we’re statement rather than just following the cultural or historic reasons. site. League seven times while Inter without fans on March 11, not alone when we’re training script given to him. You have already show- “The property named City authorities have been were the last Italian team to win shortly before the German quently came up with the idea holders able to have their in the stadium,” added cased that your mental attitude and Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San divided over the project and the European title, when they season was put on hold of allowing fans to print life- cardboard lookalike allocat- Gladbach coach Marco Rose. approach is not up to the mark.” Siro) has no cultural interest and requested the opinion of Italy’s lifted the trophy for the third because of the coronavirus sized images of themselves to ed to their regular spot. Gladbach are third in The whole debate over the language as such is excluded from the heritage authorities. time in 2010. outbreak. be placed inside the ground. “We’re arranging close the table and six points started when former pacer Tanvir Ahmed protection provisions,” the The report found that as the Neither have won the Serie One of the club’s support- The cut-outs line the sta- to 13,000 cut-outs, but almost behind leaders Bayern said that Babar will have to improve his Lombardy region of Italy’s cul- San Siro has undergone contin- A title since AC Milan tri- ers’ groups, Fanprojekt dium’s otherwise empty 20,000 have been ordered Munich. They won 3-1 at personality, his dressing sense and his tural heritage ministry wrote in uous transformation since being umphed in 2011. Moenchengladbach, subse- stands, with season ticket already,” Thomas Ludwig, Eintracht Frankfurt last week. English. IANS