Follow us on: RNI No. APENG/2018/764698 @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer Established 1864 Published From NATION 5 MONEY 8 SPORTS 12 VIJAYAWADA DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL MAY EXTEND ODD-EVEN NITA ON THE BOARD OF RED RAIPUR CHANDIGARH BHUBANESWAR SCHEME IF REQUIRED: KEJRI METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART ALERT RANCHI DEHRADUN HYDERABAD *Late City Vol. 2 Issue 13 VIJAYAWADA, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2019; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable GOT MORE THAN WHAT I ASKED FOR: HANSIKA ON HER CAREER { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com SC strikes down Cabinet nod TDP wipe-out in CJI is public Finance Act Regularisation of for English authority, falls amendments Andhra by 2024, says under RTI: SC NEW DELHI: The Supreme medium in PNS n NEW DELHI Court on Wednesday struck down rules in the amended illegal layouts okayed govt schools Somu Veerraju The Supreme Court on Finance Act 2017 on tribunals PNS n VIJAYAWADA Wednesday held that the and directed the government PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM] office of the Chief Justice of to reformulate fresh norms The Cabinet has approved India is a public authority and with respect to appointment of The Cabinet has approved the the decision of Chief BJP MLC Somu Veerraju has falls within the ambit of the tribunal members. decision to regularise the Minister to introduce made sensational comments Right to Information Act. A bench headed by Chief unauthorised layouts of lower English Medium in against TDP president N A five-judge Constitution Justice Ranjan Gogoi directed and middle class people living Government Schools for Chandrababu Naidu and his bench headed by Chief the Ministry of law to conduct in towns, albeit with a few rid- Standards I to VI from the party members. He said that the Justice Ranjan Gogoi upheld impact study and submit ers. Only the plots registered in next academic year. TDP will lose its existence as it the 2010 Delhi High Court report to the apex court. individual names will be Minister for Information will be wiped out in the State by verdict and dismissed three The top court directed that accepted. The sites registered and Public Relations Perni 2024. Veerraju further stated appeals filed by Secretary appointment in tribunals in the names of organisations Nani on Wednesday said that all the TDP MLAs will join General of the Supreme should be in accordance with will not be considered, he the government had already the BJP soon. Court and the Central Public respective statutes. clarified. taken suggestions, feedback Addressing the media here Information officer of the Briefing the media about the from the parents and Vidya on Wednesday, the BJP MLC apex court. other decisions of the Cabinet Committees. The initiative reminded that people were fed Cautioning that RTI can- at Amaravati on Wednesday, to introduce English up with the ruling of The BJP MLC further said not be used as a tool of sur- JNU rolls back Information Minister Perni Medium in government Chandrababu Naidu and the that many leaders in AP veillance, the top court in its Nani the Andhra Pradesh schools on which wider dis- TDP faced a humiliating defeat judgement held that judicial proposed hostel Environment Management cussions and arguments are in the 2019 elections. Hence, are joining our party, as the BJP independence has to be kept Corporation is in the offing. going on, has got the people are not ready to accept is the only alternative in the in mind while dealing with fee hike The Corporation will be tasked approval of the Cabinet. the TDP leadership again in the state by 2024. The Yellow Media transparency. NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal with taking steps to curb pol- New Trust boards for temples Nani said, "After getting State, he said. is trying in all possible ways for The bench, also compris- Nehru University's executive lution and to declare 2,000 of ndhra Pradesh cabinet has taken the decision to approve the the feedback from the peo- Veerraju disclosed that he Chandrababu's words to reach ing Justices N V Ramana, D committee on Wednesday the 9,000 industries in the red Aappointment of Trust Board members in eight temples in the state. ple during the Padayatra had met TDP leader and for- Y Chandrachud, Deepak rolled back the proposed hos- category in the State. Industrial and later holding consulta- mer minister Ganta Srinivasa the public, but the people of are Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna, Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam - Simhachalam, not going to believe his words tel fee hike and also has now wastage is causing pollution Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Vari Devasthanam - tions with the parents of chil- Rao recently, but refused to said that only the names of proposed a scheme for eco- and damaging the environ- Annavaram, Venkateswara Swamy Devasthanam - Dwarka Tirumala, dren, who are studying in the divulge any details about the anymore judges recommended by the nomic assistance to students ment, so the Corporation Durga Malleswara SwamyVarla Devasthanam - Vijayawada, government schools as well meeting. He gave an open wel- — SOMU VEERRAJU Collegium for appointment from Economically Weaker would monitor these aspects Srikalahasteeswara Swamy Devasasthanam - Srikalahasti as members of the Vidya come to all the TDP leaders, BJP MLC can be disclosed, not the rea- Sections (EWS). and see that the rules were fol- Bhramaramba Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam - Srisailam, Lakshmi Committees, Chief Minister who were willing to join the BJP. sons. The move comes as a huge lowed, the Minister explained. Tirupatamma Devasthanam - Penuganchiprolu, Swayambhu Sri YS Jaganmohan Reddy had "The BJP MLC further said success for the agitating stu- He said ex gratia to the fam- Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Devasthanam - Kanipakam taken the decision. There is that many leaders in AP are that even Chandrababu may dents who have been on strike ilies of fishermen who die in no truth in the argument joining our party, as the BJP is join BJP by 2024. Veerraju has for over 15 days now. harness will be increased from that he has taken the deci- the only alternative in the state indirectly hinted at Ganta's "Executive Committee Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 Lakh. The the establishment of 84 village posts in the Home department. sion without any study or by 2024. The Yellow Media is entry into the BJP. All these announces major rollback in decision would come into force courts in the State, the govern- The Minister said that the without any preparation. We trying in all possible ways for have given rise to speculations the hostel fee and other stip- from November 21, marking ment will amend the Village Cabinet has taken a decision to have done the groundwork Chandrababu's words to reach in political circles over Ganta ulations. Also proposes a the World Fishermen's Day as Courts Act-2008 besides the approve the appointment of and after studying the issue the public, but the people of are Srinivasa Rao entry into BJP. scheme for economic assis- part of the YSR Matsyakara Andhra Pradesh Advocates Trust Board members in eight comprehensively, the gov- not going to believe his words Buzz is that as already four tance to the EWS students. Bharosa programme, which Welfare Fund Act. The Cabinet temples in the State. The ernment has taken the deci- anymore," said Veerraju. TDP MPs and few former min- Time to get back to classes," R. was announced by the Chief approved additional posts that Cabinet approved amendment sion, which will make a good He further made fun of the isters joined the BJP party, Subrahmanyam, Union Minister earlier. include a director and three to the Andhra Pradesh impact on the families of TDP's president's efforts to get even Ganta will follow the Education Secretary, tweeted The minister said that for DFO rank Assistant Director Municipal Law Act. weaker sections." back to power in 2024, and said same route and join BJP soon. on Wednesday. The move comes after the executive committee of the university meet to discuss the Ministers defend hostel draft manual which ‘Two-year jail for illegal has been at the heart of the controversy that brought the varsity to boil. transportation of sand' scrapping of capital project PNS n AMARAVATI PNS n VIJAYAWADA Finance Minister PM will take With the Andhra Pradesh gov- Rajendranath noted The Cabinet has approved the ernment and a Singapore con- that development of decision on new law, approving an sortium scrapping the pro- 1700 acres alone, out of amendment to the existing posed multi-billion-dollar cap- the one lakh-acre Ayodhya trust Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy addressing a press conference Act, to control the sand mafia. ital city Amaravati project on capital region, was not NEW DELHI: Union Culture in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday With the new Act, there is a "mutual consent", two state only not an easy task and Tourism Minister Prahlad possibility of two years ministers on Wednesday cited but also impossible Patel on Wednesday said the imprisonment for the people, reasons that led to such a decision on the formation of who excavate, or transport the developement. the Ayodhya Stop harassing oppn: sand illegally without permis- Finance Minister Singapore's Trust will sion. Rajendranath noted Ministry of Trade be taken Earlier, the Act was enact- that development and Industry at the ed to impose a fine on the of 1700 acres (MTI) said on level of Kishan Reddy people, who transport, or alone, out of the Tuesday the the excavate the sand illegally. one lakh-acre cap- decision was prime PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM ence here on Wednesday, Now, they have to undergo ital region, was not based on "mutu- minister. Kishan Reddy said that the imprisonment for a period of only not an easy al consent" "The decision Union Minister of State for YSR Congress Party had tar- two years. This was already task but also impossi- between the Andhra on the trust — how will it be Home G Kishan Reddy geted some of the party work- announced by Chief Minister ble. Pradesh State govern- formed, who all will be its accused YSR Congress Party of ers in Anantapur, Guntur and YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Earlier, the Act Now, they have to undergo At least Rs 2 lakh crore is ment and the Singapore con- members -- will be taken at the harassing the BJP workers Srikakulam districts. He sug- November 4 in a review meet- was enacted to imprisonment for a period of two years. required to develop the one sortium, consisting of Ascendas level of the prime minister, I rather than focusing on gov- gested to the party high com- ing on the sand issue. The impose a fine on This was already announced by Chief lakh acres. Unless that much Singapore, which is now part of cannot comment more on ernance. There are strong evi- mand to stop political harass- same was approved by the the people, who Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on amount is spent and the whole CapitaLand Group, and this," Singh told a television dences with the party to prove ments on the party leaders and Cabinet on Wednesday. transport, or November 4 in a review meeting on the area developed, there is no Sembcorp Development. channel. his allegations against the YSR workers. Commenting on the Minister Perni Nani said: excavate the sand issue and the same was approved meaning having a business dis- The decision to close the Settling the fractious issue Congress Party, the minister English medium compulsory "We noticed that a few people sand illegally by the Cabinet on Wednesdayb trict within it, he pointed out. Amaravati Capital City Start- that goes back more than a claimed. from Class 1 in government with the criminal mindset, The project will take decades Up Area project was made by century, the Supreme Court The YSR Congress Party schools, he said it was not cor- some with political connec- and decades to Andhra Pradesh, headed by backed the construction of a has come to power with a mas- rect and the mother tongue tion and others to rake in sand policy came into effect, night. Due to non-availabili- complete.Neither time nor the Chief Minister Y S Jagan Ram temple by a government sive mandate, hence, it should should be honoured. The stu- moolah are transporting the but the mining department ty of the sand, construction finances permit it, he added. Mohan Reddy, in a government trust at the disputed site in work for the welfare of the dents would be benefitted sand illegally in the midnight had failed to provide online works were stalled and the The capital city, initially esti- order on Monday. The project Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on people. Instead, the party with the English medium edu- and selling them at a higher facility to book sand and labourers, who depend on mated to cost SGD15 billion, was formally scrapped with Saturday and ruled that an workers are attacking political cation, but it should happen, price. To control these prac- unable to supply required them, have lost their liveli- was the brainchild of former the state Cabinet on October 30 alternative five-acre plot must leaders, including BJP, Kishan along with Telugu, he tices, the Chief Minister has sand to the people. But, trans- hood. chief minister N Chandrababu deciding to terminate the agree- be found for a mosque in the Reddy said. remarked. decided to bring in the law". port of illegal is going on Naidu, who lost power in the ment with the consortium. Hindu holy town. Addressing a press confer- Continued on Page 3 On September 5, the new unabated during the mid- Continued on Page 3 assembly elections this year. Continued on Page 3 TODAY I continue ALMANAC SC paves way for disqualified MLAs to contest Dec 5 bypolls Month & Paksham: to coach: n Kartik& Krishna Paksha PNS NEW DELHI SCdecisionhasexposed Panchangam DISQUALIFIED MLAS JOINING BJP Gopichand Tithi : Dwitiya: 07.54 pm The Supreme Court on 'OpKamal:Congress PNS n MUMBAI Wednesday upheld the dis- NEW DELHI: Congress BENGALURU: Elated by the before they were disqualified and Nakshatram: Rohini: 10:48 pm qualification of 17 Congress- Supreme Court's ruling partial- expelled by their parties by July- Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start spokesperson Randeep Singh JD(S) MLAs in Karnataka by Surjewala on Wednesday said ly in their favour, all the 17 dis- end for defying their party whip. Chief national badminton any important work) the then Assembly Speaker the Supreme Court's decision qualified legislators are joining They had stayed away from the coach Pullela Gopichand on Rahukalam: 01:24 pm – 02:48 pm but paved the way for them to on the disqualification of 17 the ruling BJP on Thursday assembly on July 23 when the Wednesday said the reason Yamagandam: 06:23 am – 07:48 am contest the December 5 by- MLAs in Karnataka has burst ahead of the December 5 by- former coalition government he continues to coach is Varjyam: 02:32 pm - 04:11 pm polls on 15 seats in the state. the bubble of BJP's 'Operation elections, a party official said on led by CM HDKumaraswamy that the play- While upholding their dis- Kamal.' Taking to Twitter, Wednesday. lost the trust-vote in the assem- ers need 07:00 pm - 06-07 am qualification, the apex court set "All the 17 MLAs, including bly, leading to the fall of the 14- him and Gulika: 09:12 am - 10:36 am Surjewala demanded the aside the portion of the orders Yediyurappa-led BJP 14 from the Congress and 3 from month-old coalition govern- there is Good Time: (to start any important work) by the then speaker K R government in Karnataka the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) ment the same night (July 23). still no Amritakalam: 07:30 pm - 09:09 pm Ramesh Kumar by which the which a person is disqualified, judgement. The court said should now be dismissed for will join our party on Thursday "The top court's ruling came in suc- Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:37 am - 12:22 pm legislators were disqualified or to bar someone contesting there is a growing trend of "brazenly and illegally" bringing here and 15 of them will contest time for the rebels to file nomi- ces- till the end of the 15th elections". "We must be care- Speakers acting against the down the Congress-Janata in the by-elections on our party nations for contesting the by- sion VIJAYAWADA Karnataka Legislative ful to remember that the desir- "constitutional duty of being Dal(S) alliance government in symbol," BJP state unit polls from their assembly seats plan in WEATHER Assembly's term in 2023. ability of a particular rule or neutral" in addition to politi- the state. "The SC's decision spokesman G Madhusudana before the last date of filing place. A bench of justices N V law, should not in any event be cal parties indulging in horse upholding the disqualification said. The apex court earlier in the papers on November 18," said "Well, to be honest, the Forecast: clear Ramana, Sanjiv Khanna and confused with the question of trading and corrupt practices of "defector MLAs" has burst day upheld their disqualification Madhusudana. A 3-judge bench reason why I continue to Temp: 32/22 Krishna Murari said it is clear existence of the same, and due to which citizens are being the bubble of BJP's 'Operation by former state assembly speak- headed by Justice N.V. Ramana coach and I am obsessed Humidity: 74% that the Speaker, in exercise of constitutional morality should denied stable governments. Kamal'. er K.R. Ramesh Kumar. ruled that the Assembly Speaker about it is also because I Sunrise: 06.20 his powers under the Tenth never be replaced by political The Speaker, being a neutral However, the 3-judge bench was not empowered to disqual- haven't had...I don't see the Sunset: 05.40 Schedule of the Constitution, morality, in deciding what the person, is expected to act allowed them to contest the by- ify the legislators till the end succession plan come by so Current Weather Conditions "does not have the power to Constitution mandates," the independently while conduct- House or adjudication peti- elections from the assembly seg- of the term of the Assembly easily, it is been tough," said Updated November 13, 2019 5:00 PM either indicate the period for bench said in its 109-page ing the proceedings of the tions, it said. ments they resigned in mid-July in 2023. Gopichand. VIJAYAWADA| THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 vijayawada 02 Battery cars for passengers at Vizag Rly Station

PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM The charges for carrying passengers within station Journeys make memories when one travels comfortably. Waltair fixed at Rs 45 per Division of East Coast Railway passenger has depicted an excellent solu- tion in order to improve pas- The project was initiated senger amenities at railway under the non-fare stations by adopting innovative revenue policy. concepts. Yet another step towards Two battery operated AU Engg College to enhancing passenger comfort, cars will be available for the division took initiative to passenger service operate battery operated cars study residential energy through outsourcing with Waltair Divisional Railway Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava inaugurating battery car facility in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday Apart from a driver, the round-the-clock availability at battery-operated car can Visakhapatnam Railway project was initiated under the accommodate five persons to able round-the-clock. These fixed at Rs 45 per passenger. use across country Station. non-fare revenue policy. Two ferry them across eight plat- paid services will be available One can book the vehicle accommodate five Waltair Divisional Railway battery operated cars will be forms at the station. to all the passengers with pri- online or at the station. The persons to ferry them PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Manager Chetan Kumar available for passenger ser- The service of the vehicles ority to the elderly people and facility would be made avail- across eight platforms at Residential buildings in Visakhapatnam are also Shrivastava inaugurated the vice. Apart from a driver, the can be availed directly or patients. The charges for car- able with toll-free numbers the station Andhra University College of facility on Wednesday. The battery-operated car can through mobile numbers avail- rying passengers within station for hassle-free service. Engineering College (AUCE) being undertaken during will take part in an interna- 2019-2021, which fall tional research project under warm-humid Residential Building Energy climatic zone. Sensors CAPSULE DISCOURSE ON Demand Reduction in India that can only measure NRDC inks MoA with ANITS (RESIDE). indoor air temperature, The research by researchers humidity and electricity in India and the United consumption during all GITA IN CITY Kingdom is being undertaken to promote innovation by IIIT Hyderabad, Malaviya the seasons are installed NIT Jaipur, Andhra University by students/personnel PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM College of Engineering trained for the research (Autonomous), Oxford Brookes purpose at Andhra National Research Development Vedanta Institute University and University of University College of Corporation (NRDC) under Visakhapatnam is organis- West of England. It was fund- Engineering the Ministry of Science and ing public discourses on the ed by both the countries Technology signed a memoran- Bhagavadgita Chapter - V - The idea is to assess all Physical characteristics of Chandi Yagam dum of agreement (MoA) with The Yoga Of Rennunciation aspects of residential energy the building like slab and concludes at Sri Anil Neerukonda Institute of Of Action (Karma Sanyasa use, building envelope, home wall material, windows Technology and Science Yoga)- at Dr YVS Murthy appliances, indoor environ- and adjacent buildings Kapileswara (ANITS) to cooperate in the Auditorium from November ment and occupant behaviour. are also analyzed by Swamy temple development and protection of 16 to 19. The discourse will Further the result of the study them. innovative technologies devel- begin from 6.30 pm every is to develop residential build- VIJAYAWADA: Chandi Yagam oped in the institute and their day. Registrations are not ing code for high-quality, low- The purpose of this conducted at the TTD local successful commercialisation. required and are free to all. energy housing across all five study is to better temple of Sri Kapileswara The MoA was signed during The 5th chapter of the climatic zones of India and to understand how Temple, as part of the month an awareness program for MSME Bhagavadgita has 29 verses. improve the living conditions electricity is used in long event of Homa Mahotsavam units on IP Rights at This chapter elucidates state and explore. Vedanta Institute of the people. residential homes in concluded on Wednesday. As Vizagapatnam Chamber of were present during the signing ANITS has dynamic of renunciation, stage of in Visakhapatnam is con- Residential buildings in Visakhapatnam to make part of the grand valedictory Commerce and Industry. NRDC ceremony. development preliminary to ducting 'jnana yajna' for the Visakhapatnam are also being Chandi Homa Samapti, officials guided the MSME unit NRDC-IPFC&TISC has research and meditation and realisation. past four years. This year undertaken during 2019-2021, out ways of managing Mahapurnahuti, Kalasha members and students through played a major role in estab- development culture. The chapter deals with four Sushila, senior disciple of which fall under warm-humid and reducing energy Udwasana, Mahabisekam and the IP Rights, Copyrights and the lishing industry-academia col- important aspects: The three Swami Parthasarathy, will climatic zone. Sensors that consumption Kalasabisekam were performed NRDC and ANITS importance of applying for these laboration in the region of distinct stages of spiritual speak on the Chapter V of the can only measure indoor air In view of this in the morning and will be rights. Andhra Pradesh. ANITS has recognise the strengths growth- Yogi, Sanyasi, Jnani; Bhagavadgita. temperature, humidity and followed by japam, homam and The agreement was signed dynamic research and devel- How they relate to action; Sushilaji dedicated over electricity consumption dur- researchers request the nivedana events in the evening. and exchanged between opment culture. of the two State of Supreme Being and three decades to the full- ing all the seasons are installed residents of The TTD also plans to perform Dr H Purushotham, CMD, NRDC and ANITS recog- organisations and renunciation precedes med- time study research and by students/personnel trained Visakhapatnam to Rudra Yagam on November 14 NRDC and Dr TV Hanumantha nise their respective strengths itation and realisation. propagation of Vedanta- the for the research purpose at actively volunteer and at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Rao, Principal, ANITS. Senior of the two organisations and agree to cooperate in Only knowledge changes ancient philosophy of India. Andhra University College of participate in the study temple and interested couple officials Dr BK Sahu, Manager, accordingly agree to cooper- one's life. Little bit of Her logical and systematic Engineering. Physical char- could participate with Rs 500 NRDC-IPFC&TISC, ate in the development and development and Vedantic knowledge will presentation of the subject in acteristics of the building like ticket, beget blessings and get Visakhapatnam, GVR Naidu, protection of innovative tech- protection of innovative remove all your problems. contemporary thought and slab and wall material, win- make out ways of managing one uttarium, blouse and anna Assistant Director and In-charge, nologies developed in the Sorrow, misery, fear, one goes language has been widely dows and adjacent buildings and reducing energy con- prasadam. Deputy executive MSME-DI, Visakhapatnam, Amit institute and their successful technologies through because of not appreciated. Sushilaji also are also analyzed by them. sumption. In view of this officer Subramanyam, Srivastava, CEO, Bio-Valley, commercialisation.Under this understanding one's real addressed educational and The purpose of this study is researchers request the resi- superintendent Bhupati, temple AMTZ, Visakhapatnam and other agreement, NRDC will pro- IPR, prototype development nature. corporate institutions world- to better understand how elec- dents of Visakhapatnam to inspector Reddy Sekhar, priests senior executives, officers and pro- vide ANITS with value added and technologies commer- These discourses are an wide on the practical applica- tricity is used in residential actively volunteer and partic- and devotees participated in the fessors from the organisations services and promotion of cialisation. excellent platform to come tions of Vedanta. homes in Visakhapatnam to ipate in the study. event. Sealed tenders Govt to buy invited for transport Diabetes camp held of foreign coins corn from ryots VIT holds meet on marketing techniques PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n AMARAVATI ty coordinator of the workshop. TIRUPATI: The TTD has invited Faculty and research schol- sealed tenders from qualified On the eve of the World The State government set up A one-day workshop on ars from different universities banks and recognised foreign Diabetes Day on Thursday, a corn procurement centres in 'Qualitative Methods: and colleges, namely, PSCMR exchange dealers for lifting and transportation of foreign coins health camp with the slogan Vizianagaram and Kurnool Approaches and Techniques in College of Engineering and collected in TTD hundis and now 'Protect our families from dia- on Wednesday. After a dis- Marketing and Consumer Technology, Sri Vasavi kept at the treasury at the TTD betes' was organised by the cussion during the Cabinet Behaviour Research' was organ- Engineering College, SRM administrative building in Department of Applied meeting, Chief Minister YS ised by VIT-AP School of University, KLU University, Tirupati. The foreign coins Nutrition of Siddhartha Jaganmohan Reddy instruct- Business (VSB), VIT-AP Nagarjuna University, belonging to Malaysia, USA, Mahila Kalasala in association ed officials to open procure- University. Prof Jeyavelu, Dean, Gudlavalleru Engineering Europe, Singapore, Australia, with Reddy's Labs and Apollo ment centres immediately. VSB, welcomed the participants College, Santhiram Canada, Lanka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Diagnostics here on Minister for Agriculture and addressed the gathering. Engineering College, DNR Thailand, Nepal, New Zealand, Wednesday. Kanna Babu highlighted the He shared the vision of VSB School of Management, Qatar and Oman are collected in Chief guest Dr Ramineni and change in lifestyle. problems of corn producers to create practically relevant Andhra Loyola Institute of Srivari hundi at Tirumala and Sivaramakrishnaiah said Diabetologist Dr G Sri Devi, during the Cabinet meeting. and future-ready students. He Engineering & Technology, November 14 will be observed who took part in the event, He said corn price had dipped explained about BBA and PhD Paladugu Parvathi Devi also at the hundis in other TTD Students at a workshop on 'Qualitative Methods: Approaches and Techniques in temples. The TTD said that the as the World Diabetes Day as said if diabetics do not control to Rs 1,500 from Rs 2,200 per programmes that are current- College of Engineering and it happens to be the birth their disease there is a danger quintal within a week. After ly being offered by VSB and the Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Research' organised by VIT-AP School of Technology College, Aditya sealed tenders would be opened Business (VSB), VIT-AP University, in Vijayawada at the office of the deputy anniversary of a scientist, who of all organs of the body get- a discussion on the issue, the plan to offer. BBA Business Institute of Technology and executive officer of treasury and invented insulin. He said 10 ting damaged. People would Chief Minister asked the offi- Analytics in the next academ- Department of Anthropology, ness study, methods and Management, Koneru inventories at the TTD per cent of diabetics are suffer- be prone to skin diseases if cials to procure corn directly ic year. He also announced a University of Hyderabad, who approaches of qualitative Lakshmaiah Business School, administrative building in ing from Type 1 of the condi- they do not control diabetes, from farmers through the series of upcoming workshops is a recipient of University research, Ethnography and PVP Siddhartha Institute of Tirupati on November 28. tion and the remaining 90 per she warned. Agricultural Marketing on Econometrics, Case method Chancellor award-2017, was Digital Ethnography. The Technology, Eswar College of Interested persons could log on cent from Type 2 variety of the Director of the college Dr T Department at an MSP of Rs and many others that are going the resource person in the workshop highlighted the Engineering, Narasaraopeta to the TTD website lifestyle disease. Vijayalakshmi said diabetes 1,700. The procurement cen- to be held in the coming aca- one-day workshop. The work- influence of Anthropology in Engineering College www.tirumala.org for more Dr Sivaramkrishnaiah said can be controlled only through tres were opened soon after demic year. shop discussed topics on Business Studies. Dr (autonomous) and VIT-AP details. diabetes can be controlled discipline. Principal Dr M the Cabinet approval for the Dr M Romesh Singh, Business Anthropology, impor- Madhulika Sahoo, Assistant University participated in the through balanced diet, exercise Nalini was also present. same. Professor and Head of tance of Ethnography in busi- Professor, VSB, was the facul- workshop.

VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES 79% Indians preparing western food in kitchens: Survey GOLD IANS n NEW DELHI ` 38,100 (10 gm) The survey titled 'The Evolving Indian Palate' was food during breakfast. Key with assistance such as spouse ` 30 conducted with 1,000 households across 14 cities, trigger for the growing interest (34 per cent), friend (23 per At least 79 per cent Indians are who consumed non-home cooked western food in in western foods is conve- cent) or another family mem- SILVER preparing western food in their nience with comments like it is ber (38 per cent). The research the last one month and prepared western food at ` 44,300(1kg) kitchens, at least once a week, "easy to cook" (68 per cent) and also found that younger people ` 600 which is mostly consumed home, with the help of western sauces or spreads, has wide acceptance, with com- are embracing western foods during evening or dinner time at least once a month. ments like "good to share with more. as a full meal, a survey by mar- With the help of western sauces or spreads, at family and friends" (57 per As a result, seven out of 10 CHICKEN ket research firm Ipsos said on cent), "Enjoyed by children" (53 western food consumers are least once a month. RATES `/KG Wednesday. per cent) and "Good to serve to below 30 years of age, with the The survey titled 'The "The Dr Oetker-Ipsos survey has revealed some guests" (46 per cent), the western food drive being led Dressed/With Skin `145 Evolving Indian Palate' was research said. mostly by the youth and chil- Without Skin `165 interesting insights into western food consumption conducted with 1,000 house- habits in urban India. It is indeed encouraging for However, western food is not dren in their families. "Despite Broiler at Farm `100 holds across 14 cities, who relegated to special or celebra- the entrenched traditional food consumed non-home cooked us to see that consumers today are more open to tory occasions. Seventy per habits, urban Indians are western food in the last one experimenting with food in their kitchens with cent respondents said that increasingly becoming open EGG month and prepared western Indo-Western fusion food becoming a rage in western food is more likely to to Western cuisine with more particular," said Oliver Mirza, Managing Director `/ food at home, with the help of be a meal replacement rather people taking to Western food RATES 100 western sauces or spreads, at and CEO for Dr Oetker India than being limited to occasions as a part of their regular con- HYDERABAD 380 least once a month. owing to its ease of preparation. sumption regime. Wide access VIJAYAWADA 413 "The Dr Oetker-Ipsos survey The study found that irre- to information, time-pressed has revealed some interesting to see that consumers today are becoming a rage in particular," The advantage that western survey has further revealed. spective of cuisines, prepara- and evolving lifestyles, are the VISAKHAPATNAM 410 insights into western food con- more open to experimenting said Oliver Mirza, Managing food has in terms of ease of The survey also found that tion of western foods at home key factors to this change," said RETAIL PRICE `4.10 (IN VIJAYAWADA) sumption habits in urban India. with food in their kitchens with Director and CEO for Dr preparation makes it a conve- only about 19 per cent of is a family affair with two out Sreyoshi Maitra, Executive It is indeed encouraging for us Indo-Western fusion food Oetker India & SAARC. nient choice, the Oetker - Ipsos households consume western of five people preparing meals Director, Ipsos.

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Kishan Reddy urged to ‘Naidu taking up Deeksha Is Devineni Avinash provide TVOA at Vizag airport veering towards YSRCP? PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM to divert public attention’ PNS n VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers The issue is back Association (APATA) has PNS n VIJAYAWADA Though Naidu is aware Is TDP leader Devineni Avinash into focus on sought Union Minister for that sand crisis has been ready to cross over to the YSRCP Wednesday when State for Home Affairs G Alleging that TDP president N solved, he is still going camp? The answer seems to be Kishan Reddy's intervention in Chandrababu Naidu is respon- a firm 'yes' though there is no a meeting introducing Tourist Visa on sible for sand crisis in the ahead with his hunger- official confirmation. presided over by Arrival (TVOA) for foreign State, YSRCP MLA from strike only to gain The son of late Devineni nationals arriving at Penamaluru Kolusu political mileage from it, Rajasekhar (Nehru), who had senior TDP leader Visakhapatnam airport. The Parthasaradhi has observed alleged YSRCP MLA K held sway over city politics for Kadiyala Buchi Union Minister was in the city that it is strange that he is going Parthasaradhi nearly three decades, has been Babu discussed for the past two days. to take up dawn-to-dusk dillydallying over the issue for The APATA, in its request to Deeksha seeking solution to He challenged Naidu to some time now. Rumours were the issue. About the Union Minister, mentioned, the problem. It is only a ploy prove charges levelled doing the rounds in the past one Devineni Avinash 2,000 followers of "The new state of Andhra to divert the attention of peo- against him with proof month that the Devineni scion Avinash attended Pradesh is in need of your sup- ple from Naidu's corrupt deeds was veering towards the YSRCP. party. He is not even invited to port for facilitating an increase committed during his tenure. "Naidu should prove that Avinash called a press confer- the Vijayawada East constituen- the meeting in tourism and improved visa Addressing a press confer- N Chandrababu Naidu Penamaluru Kolusu Parthasaradhi I have created an ence at Guntur recently and cy meeting of the party conduct- formalities. Visakhapatnam is ence here on Wednesday, he artificial scarcity of sand denied the reports. He said he ed recently. Though a decision the 9th richest city in the coun- said though Naidu is aware that with involvement in scams dramas with his supporters like by hoarding the same. If would remain in the TDP until has not been taken by the young YSRCP, he quipped, "There is a try in terms of GDP and home sand crisis has been solved, he worth lakhs of crores of rupees, Pawan Kalyan. "Who can deny he fails to prove the his last breath and follow in the politician over his defection to possibility." to many industries. Currently is still going ahead with his Parthasaradhi said they had the fact that sand crisis has charges, I shall also footsteps of TDP supremo N YSRCP, his close aides say it is TDP leaders Vemuri Bhaskara airports offering TVOA facil- hunger-strike only to gain allowed TDP MLAs to mint been created because of rivers observe Deeksha at the Chandrababu Naidu. now only a formality. Kutumba Rao (Chittayya), ity in eight cities in the coun- political mileage from it. money through illegal sale of in spate?" he said. same camp," he said The issue is back into focus on Avinash is understood to have Chairman of Gandhi try are Delhi, Mumbai, He challenged Naidu to sand during the their regime Parthasaradhi alleged that Wednesday when a meeting decided to stay from Naidu's Cooperative Bank, former Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi, prove charges levelled against government. "Is it not true that illegal sand mining was carried presided over by senior TDP dawn-to-dusk Deeksha to be Deputy Mayors Alla Challa Rao Thiruvananthapuram, him with proof. "Naidu should TDP leaders had looted pub- out near the residence of Naidu Minister YS Jaganmohan leader Kadiyala Buchi Babu dis- observed on Thursday. and Arava Satyam, Vijayawada Hyderabad and Bengaluru." prove that I have created an lic money by selling thou- during the TDP government. Reddy was reviewing the sand cussed the issue. About 2,000 fol- When contacted, a YSRCP Urban TDP Vice-President The association also men- artificial scarcity of sand by sands of tonnes of sand illegal- "Is it not true that taking cog- supply situation from time to lowers of Avinash attended the MLA pleading anonymity, said: Manti Koteswara Rao, former tioned that the introduction of hoarding the same. If he fails ly?" he questioned. nizance of this, the National time to tide over the problem meeting. "I have come to know that a Standing Committee Chairman TVOA will help the tourist flow to prove the charges, I shall also Naidu has the history of Green Tribunal imposed a fine that has arisen due to floods to It is learnt that most of the meeting of Avinash's supporters of VMC Vengala Srinivasa Rao into our state and also help observe Deeksha at the same destroying well-established sys- of Rs 100 crore on the TDP Rivers Godavari and Krishna. speakers at the meeting felt that was held in the city." and former sarpanch of Kanuru boost tourism. Also, we have camp," he said. tems, the YSRCP MLA said government?" he asked. Now, there is no dearth of sand Avinash is not getting the kind Asked to comment on Anne Chitti Babu were among recently sanctioned the e- Charging Naidu and Lokesh and alleged that he is playing He claimed that Chief in the State, he added. of attention he deserves in the whether Avinash would join those present at the meeting. Tourist Visa facility at Visakhapatnam airport. Elaborate ‘Two years jail arrangements TDP to launch stir against ‘police excesses’ PNS n VIJAYAWADA Stating that all the 10 the buffaloes was present in the for illegal for CM's visit to YSRCP MLAs and two vehicle and he was ready to Former minister and senior MPs, who had won in the explain that he had hired the TDP leader Somireddy last election, are vehicle to transport his animal, transportation Ongole today Chandramohan Reddy has the police did not listen. PNS n VIJAYAWADA alleged that police highhand- unleashing a reign of Police are harassing TDP of sand' edness is on the rise in Nellore terror by using the police workers by foisting cases on Continued from Page 1 Elaborate arrangements district. Addressing a press to harass opposition them in Reddipalli and have been made for Chief conference in Nellore on leaders, the TDP leader Biradavolu in Podalakuru It may be recalled that six Minister YS Jaganmohan Wednesday, he said a said people in the district mandal and Madamanuru workers committed suicide Reddy's visit to Ongole at Backward Class youth - are wondering why the mandal in Manubolu, and the government has paid Temperature drops PVR High School grounbds Gandikota Karthik (24) - was police have turned so Chandramohan Reddy said. their families Rs 1 lakh com- on Thursday. The Chief forced to commit suicide due subservient The TDP leader said mem- pensation. TDP's protests, Jana Minister will inaugurate the to harassment by the police. bers of Rajaka community Sena's long march and Left par- in Lammasingi State government's presti- Somireddy alleged that the have been cultivating some ties' unending protests mount- gious programme 'Nadu- police not only removed his families are being harassed. Kuarapati Vijaya Raju - right lands for a long time now. But, n ed pressure on the government PNS VISAKHAPATNAM Locals preferred to stay Nedu' in the city. roadside fast food outlet, but Stating that all the 10 YSRCP on the day of elections in the police are harassing them, despite defending the situation District Superintendent also asked him to report at the MLAs and two MPs, who had Sarvepalli Assembly con- he alleged. indoors while the saying floods as the reason. In When there are restrictions in of Police |Siddharth police station every day. This won in the last election, are stituency. "Now, the police are While Dalits had appointed this backdrop, Jagan has taken Kashmir due to lockdown fol- tourists are seen Koushal said on Wednesday led to the youth committing unleashing a reign of terror by harassing Vijaya Raju by sum- a pastor in a church at a decision to curb the illegal lowing abrogation of Article huddling around the 15,000 to 20,000 people suicide, he added. using the police to harass oppo- moning him for opening a Govindareddipalem in sand transport, adding a clause 370, Lammasingi, known as bonfires during the may turn up for the pro- "The situation is no better sition leaders, the TDP leader rowdy-sheet against him," he Muthukuru mandal, the local of two years imprisonment for Andhra's Kashmir, is calling morning hours to keep gramme and instructed at police stations in Podalakuru said people in the district are alleged. Sub-Inspector is not allowing the culprits. This may take a tourists. themselves warm. Even police personnel to ensure and Muthukuru where SIs had wondering why the police have He said a driver was him to conduct the Sunday ser- few days' time to implement On Wednesday, before December, cold that inconvenience is a field day, harassing people turned so subservient. thrashed mercilessly by the vices, he said and warned that due to procedural courses. Lammasingi, Tajangi, weather conditions have caused to them. supporting the TDP," He recalled that YSRCP Toredu police while he was the TDP would launch an agi- Until now, the Mining Minumuluru and a few areas prevailed in many parts Koushal said 1,500 secu- Somireddy said and added activists had attacked an transporting two buffaloes in tation in the district against Department is imposing the in Vizag Agency recorded the of Vizag Agency rity personnel were that in some cases, the entire Independent candidate - his vehicle. Though owner of police excesses. fine on the illegal transporters. lowest temperature of the sea- deployed for security. He son with the mercury dipping said traffic on the Anjaiah to around 6 degrees Celsius Lammasingi and Minumuluru Road in the city will be and is expected to drop further were located about 950 metres diverted towards Kurnool A FIELD DAY Prince Charles Stop harassing this month. The early morn- above sea level. As Road and Mangamuru visits gurdwara, ing dense fog affected the Lammasingi being 950 mts Road from the beginning oppn: Kishan vehicular traffic and locals higher, the temperature is till the end of the pro- tries flipping were forced to stay in indoors. around 2 to 2.5 degrees Celsius gramme. Reddy Officials of Regional less than Chintapalle. Only school buses com- ‘chapati' Continued from Page 1 Agricultural Research Station With the night temperate ing from Chimakurti side PNS n NEW DELHI (RARS) at Chintapalle, who dropped to six degrees Celsius would be allowed on the In a counter attack to Chief records the temperature at in Lammasingi and other Anjaiah Road up to one Britain's Prince Charles on Minister YS Jaganmohan Chintapalle, and calculate the parts, the residents and the hour before the start of the Wednesday paid obeisance at Reddy's comments on Vice- temperature of surrounding tourists are feeling the real Chief Minister's pro- the Bangla Sahib gurdwara President M Venkaiah Naidu, areas in Lammasingi and oth- chill. Tourists are expecting gramme. School buses com- here, during which he tried his he said that the Chief Minister ers by deducting 2 to 2.5 that the temperature may fur- ing from Kandukur side hand at 'seva' or voluntary ser- should at least maintain digni- degree Celsius from the tem- ther drop in the coming days. will be allowed to be parked vice in the community kitchen ty while talking about the peo- perature of Chintapalle. Locals preferred to stay in the designated place. on the holy premises. As he ple like President and Vice- On Wednesday, the temper- indoors while the tourists are They will be allowed to arrived at the Sikh temple in the President. The BJP has chalked ature of Chintapalle dropped seen huddling around the pass through the heart of New Delhi, he was pre- out a plan to come to power in to 8 degrees Celsius and the bonfires during the morning Mangamuru Road, Rythu sented a bouquet by gurdwara two Telugu States in 2024 as the temperature in Lammasingi is hours to keep themselves Bazaar and Gandhi Park. officials. During the visit amid party is emerging as a strong around 6 degrees Celsius, they warm. Even before December, Additional SP (Admin) B tight security, he was taken opposition in both the States, added. RARS officials said that cold weather conditions have Sarat Babu, DSP, CIs and SIs around the gurdwara com- Kishan Reddy exuded confi- Chintapalle was located about prevailed in many parts of in the district took part in Children of fishermen community enjoying at Jalaripeta in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday Photo- Tirupathirao G plex, including the communi- dence. 850 metres above sea level and Vizag Agency. the meeting. ty kitchen, as a gurdwara man- Ministers India gets USD 43 million from defend 2 Bangladeshis held in Vizag for Green Climate Fund, AP to benefit scrapping of capital project killing elderly couple in Kerala n n PNS NEW DELHI er 10 million indirectly benefit- Continued from Page 1 PNS VISAKHAPATNAM ting from improved shoreline In a move that may positively protection. The initiative will also The project which envisaged The Vizag police with the sup- impact over 10 million people focus on providing tangible ben- the development of the start-up port of RPF and GRP person- living on the coastline, India on efits for vulnerable communities, area in the state's capital city nel on Wednesday arrested Wednesday kicked-off a USD 43 including women, female-head- remained a non-starter in the two Bangladeshis Labilu and million project to boost climate ed households, young people and last 30 months since the previ- Juwel at Vizag Railway Station resilience in three coastal States the elderly, and members of ous Chandrababu Naidu gov- in connection with the double in partnership with the United Scheduled Castes and Tribes," the ernment signed a memoran- murder of an elderly couple at Nations Development UN body said. dum of understanding with the Venmony in Chengannur of Programme (UNDP). It said through the project, Singapore consortium, raising Kerala. and a few other valuables. The migrant workers didn't come The project is funded by the over 3.5 million tonnes of carbon doubts over its prospects, par- Acting on information from police alerted the cops of for work on Sunday. On Green Climate Fund, established dioxide will be sequestered ticularly with a change of guard the Kerala police, Vizag police neighbouring States and issued Monday, no one seen that the within the framework of the reductions and support sustain- environmental benefits. through restored ecosystems in the state. nabbed the two persons, who lookout notices for the duo. elderly couple outside of their United Nations Framework able livelihoods," said Ravi The project will work with over the next 30 years. It was the first major real- were travelling in Chennai- A senior police officer with house. On Tuesday, the milk Convention on Climate Change Shankar Prasad, additional sec- communities in restoring ecosys- To protect life on land and estate venture that the previous Howrah (Coromandel) Vizag Police Commissionerate supplying woman of the area (UNFCCC) to assist developing retary in the Environment tems and promoting climate- below water as outlined in the TDP government had under- Express train to reach West said that the elderly couple observed that the couple did- countries. Ministry. resilient livelihood options, such 2030 Agenda, project activities taken under the Public- Private Bengal from where they were found lifeless on Tuesday n't take the milk bottle that was The six-year project will build "It aligns well with the prior- as the sustainable farming of will focus on restoration and con- Partnership mode and select- planned to go Bangladesh. morning by their neighbours. placed on Monday in front of climate-resilient livelihood for 1.7 ities of the National Action Plan mud crabs. "It establishes India servation of over 15,000 hectares ed the Singapore consortium of The Vizag police also recov- The deceased couple was stay- the main door. million people in Andhra on Climate Change, the State as a leader on climate action, and of mangroves, coral reefs, sea- Ascendas-Singbridge and ered gold jewellery, cash and a ing in their home all by them- Sensing something wrong, Pradesh, Maharashtra and Action Plans, and the national- marks an essential step for India grasses and saltmarshes. SembcorpDevelopment few others from the selves as their daughter Bindu the milk supply woman alert- Odisha, offset 3.5 million tonnes ly determined contributions to reach its goals outlined in the Communities, including the through the controversial Swiss Bangladeshi men. and son Dipu are working ed the neighbours., who found of carbon, protect vulnerable under the Paris Agreement," he Paris Agreement and 2030 local youth, will be trained to Challenge method as the It may be recalled that an with their families in the the couple with injuries on ecosystems, and benefit anoth- said. The Indian government will Agenda for Sustainable work with scientists in monitor- Master Developer. elderly couple was found bru- Middle East. their faces and other parts in er 10 million people with finance an additional USD 86.8 Development," the UNDP said. ing ecosystem health and coastal Andhra Pradesh tally murdered in their home Labilu and Jewel are migrant the home and some gold and improved shoreline protection, million towards the new project This initiative will particular- ecology. Municipal Administration at Venmony in Chengannur of workers from Bangladesh and cash were missing from the the UNDP said in a statement. to mainstream and accelerate the ly address India's strategic plan To strengthen climate risk- Minister Botcha Kerala last Tuesday. The came to Venmony through a almirah in the house, police "India's coastal areas are quite impacts of the Green Climate to achieve its nationally deter- informed coastal management Satyanarayana claimed on deceased were identified as AP local contractor. The duo came said. "We have handed over the vulnerable to climate change Fund grant. mined contributions under the and infrastructure planning, the Wednesday that everybody Cheriyan (75) and his wife to the couple's house for clean- Bangladeshis and seized gold and in the last five years, we have Shoko Noda, UNDP India Paris Agreement, which focuses innovative project will create an was opposed to the Swiss Lillykutty Cheriyan (68). ing the house premises and and cash to Kerala police on seen increased floods and Resident Representative, said on adaptation efforts in vulner- online decision-support tool Challenge and the manner in The Kerala police investigat- remove tender coconuts from Wednesday afternoon. Since cyclones in these regions. This this initiative will not just build able communities, it said. available via mobile phone for which the project was award- ed the case and observed that the trees near the house on the crime was reported in pace-setting new initiative will climate resilience among people "Over 1.7 million people are use by government officers, aca- ed. "Even the High Court the Bangladeshis Labilu and Saturday. Kerala, the Kerala police will help enhance resilience and living on India's coasts, it will also expected to directly benefit from demic institutions, community found fault with the Swiss Jewel murdered the couple Since the couple used to go further investigate the case," adaptability, lead to emissions have considerable long-term livelihoods support, with anoth- members and scientists. Challenge method, he said. and decamped with gold, cash church on every Sunday, the Vizag police added. VIJAYAWADA|THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 nation 04

SHORT READS TIE-UP WITH SENA CONG, NCP LIKELY TO HOLD TALKS IN DELHI PNS n MUMBAI The Congress and NCP are With Maha Talks on in right direction: Uddhav likely to hold meetings in Delhi in next three to four under Prez days to work out modalities of their possible tie-up with after meeting Congress leaders Babul Supriyo faces the Shiv Sena to form gov- rule, GAD PNS n MUMBAI protest during visit to ernment in Maharashtra. asks for files Thackeray held talks with Thorat, former cyclone-hit areas Sources said on Wednesday Shiv Sena president Uddhav state CM Ashok Chavan and senior Congress that NCP chief Sharad Pawar, PNS n MUMBAI Thackeray met Maharashtra KOLKATA: Union minister and senior party leaders Congress leaders here on leader Manikrao Thakare at a suburban hotel. Babul Supriyo on Wednesday Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare A day after President's Wednesday and said talks over The meeting, which took place a day after faced massive protests and are likely to hold parleys Rule came into force in government formation in the was asked to go back by a with the Congress to evolve a Maharashtra, the min- state were progressing in the President's rule was imposed in the state, group of people when he consensus on what should be istries have been ordered to "right direction" and a decision lasted for about an hour reached South 24 Parganas to the policies if the Shiv Sena hand over possessions to will be taken at an appropriate take a stock of the situation in is to be backed to form gov- The BJP and Shiv Sena contested the the General Administrative time. Maharashtra Congress cyclone ‘Bulbul'-hit areas. ernment. October 21 Assembly polls together. Department (GAD) by chief Balasaheb Thorat, how- in touch with the Shiv Supriyo, who said on Tuesday "The Congress president They, however, fell out after the Shiv Wednesday evening. ever, dubbed the meet with Sena again," he said. that he had been asked by (Sonia Gandhi) will take a The GAD order is Thackeray as a "courtesy The NCP has Prime Minister Narendra Modi call on who will discuss these Sena persisted with its demand of applicable to all ministries, call", and said the fact that already named its five to visit the storm-affected issues with the NCP on our sharing the chief minister's post on OSDs (Officers on Special they were meeting was members for a joint areas in West Bengal, claimed party's behalf. The discus- Duty) working for minis- itself a "positive" step. committee to be that the agitators were sions are likely to be held in rotational basis ters, personal secretaries Thackeray held talks with formed for deciding a activists of the ruling Trinamool Delhi\ over the next three to and personal assistants. Thorat, former state chief 'common minimum Congress (TMC). Shortly after four days," a senior Congress They are directed to minister Ashok Chavan and programme', Thorat he reached Namkhana, one of leader said on condition of away from its ally BJP, and be formed to discuss the submit telephone bills and senior Congress leader opment." noted, adding that the the worst-affected places in the anonymity. approached them seeking CMP with the Congress. return identity cards issued Manikrao Thakare at a suburban Manikrao Thakare said that Congress will also name its state, protesters stopped his The leader reiterated that support to form government "State leaders of both the to them to the GAD, the hotel. The meeting, which took the meeting was held to create members soon. He said the convoy and showed him black the Congress and NCP will in Maharashtra- placed under parties will work out the order stated. They are told place a day after President's an "amicable atmosphere" for Congress expects to complete flags. The Union minister, first work out details of the the President's rule on CMP at their level first. Then to return official files, con- rule was imposed in the state, further talks. the deliberations fast. despite clarifying that he was in 'common minimum pro- Tuesday. the same will be discussed in fidential documents, office lasted for about an hour. The meeting with Thackeray Thackeray on Tuesday said the district to look into the gramme' (CMP) at their level The BJP and Shiv Sena the meetings of national lead- stationary, furniture etc. "Everything is going fine. took place in the backdrop of the Shiv Sena needs a clarity on ground-level situation, was before the Shiv Sena comes contested the October 21 ers in Delhi," a senior NCP The Central Rule came Talks are on in the right direc- Tuesday's talks among AICC the common minimum pro- asked to go back by the into picture. Assembly polls together. leader said. In the last into force on Tuesday tion and a decision will be leaders Ahmed Patel, K C gramme just like the Congress protesters. "I knew I would face The meetings in the They, however, fell out after month's polls to 288-member evening, 19 days after the announced at an appropriate Venugopal, Mallikarjun Kharge and NCP, if a government is to protests during my visit (to national capital will follow the Shiv Sena persisted with state Assembly, the BJP won fractured mandate in the time," Thackeray told reporters and NCP chief Sharad Pawar on be formed with their support. cyclone-hit areas). deliberations among Pawar, its demand of sharing the 105 seats, followed by the state assembly polls failed as he came out of the hotel after the issue of forming a 'common "We have got six months. The senior Congress leader chief minister's post on rota- Shiv Sena-56, the NCP-54 to elect a clear winner. meeting the Congress leaders. minimum programme' (CMP) Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress AgustaWestland case Ahmed Patel and other senior tional basis. and the Congress-44. The BJP, which won Later, when Thorat was asked for government formation along will sit together and work out a leaders of the two parties here On Wednesday, the NCP Any party or alliance that maximum 105 seats, if the meeting was positive with Shiv Sena, Thorat said. CMP. The Sena and the HC gives 2 weeks to CBI on Tuesday. named its leaders Chhagan seeks to form government in declined to stake the claim towards formation of new gov- "The Congress and NCP will Congress-NCP have different The Congress and NCP Bhujbal, Ajit Pawar, Jayant Maharashtra will have to to form government, as its ernment, he said, "Our meeting have to arrive at a mutual under- views on several issues...they will to file reply on Christian have set in motion the Patil, Nawab Malik and secure support of at least alliance partner Sena (56) with Uddhav Thackeray was a standing and have clarity on spe- work out and stake claim for James' bail plea process of holding meetings Dhananjay Munde as mem- 145 MLAs on the floor of the refused to lend support. courtesy call. The fact that we are cific issues for a common agen- government formation," after the Shiv Sena turned bers of the joint committee to House. meeting is itself a positive devel- da, and then, if necessary, will get Thackeray said. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) two weeks' more to file its Rupee slips response to the bail plea of ‘No need for govt to set Christian Michel James, an below 72-mark Transparency activists hail SC alleged middleman, relating to the AgustaWestland VVIP up trust for Ram temple against USD chopper scam cases, after the PNS n MUMBAI decision on bringing CJI under RTI agency said it was about to file a charge sheet in the matter. n Justice Anu Malhotra asked the as one already exists’ The Indian rupee dropped PNS NEW DELHI below the 72-level against the It is extremely unfortunate that an observation has Central Bureau of Investigation n (CBI) to file its response before PNS AYODHYA he said. Other seers associat- US dollar in intra-day trade on Transparency activists on been made that RTI can be a tool for surveillance November 29, the next date of ed with the Ram Temple Wednesday amid growing Wednesday welcomed the on the judiciary. Surveillance has unfortunately been hearing, after the agency said it There is no need for the gov- movement expressed differing concerns over country's poor Supreme Court's decision on ernment to set up a new trust views on the establishment of economic indicators. bringing the office of the equated with transparency that is required under a law duly was going to file a charge sheet passed by Parliament in the corruption case and that for the Ram Temple as direct- the trust. Mahant Suresh Das, The Indian currency was Chief Justice of India under — VENKATESH NAYAK it will contain names of public ed by the Supreme Court chief of the Digambar Akhara trading 57 paise lower at 72.04 the ambit of the RTI Act, say- servants and bureaucrats. The because the Ram , said that the apex court against the US dollar at 1548 ing the apex court has reiter- CBI sought time from the court Janmabhoomi Nyas had clearly said that hours. On Monday, the local ated the established position to file its response around the already exists, its new trust was to be unit had closed at 71.47 against in law in the matter. "I wel- lance, it held that judicial Nayak said surveillance is same time it will file its charge president Mahant formed by the gov- the US dollar. Forex market come the decision of the con- independence has to be kept what the government often sheet in the case. The court, Nritya Gopal Das ernment. was closed on Tuesday for stitution bench to reiterate in mind while dealing with does under executive instruc- thereafter, listed Michel's bail said on Monday. "It is the responsi- "Guru Nanak Jayanti". Forex the established position in of India comes within the transparency. About the tions and that is not the pur- pleas in the CBI and the Ram bility of the Union traders attribute the weakness law that the CJI is a public ambit of the RTI law and dis- Supreme Court's remark that pose of the RTI Act. "People Enforcement Directorate (ED) Janambhoomi Nyas is government to set up in the forex market to weak authority under the Right to missed the three appeals filed RTI cannot be used as a tool whose cases relating to their cases on November 29. an organisation run by the trust and not of the factory output numbers and Information (RTI) Act," said by Secretary General of the of surveillance, Nayak termed life, liberty, property and the Vishwa Hindu Mahant Nritya Ram Janambhoomi weak global cues. Showing Venkatesh Nayak, head of Supreme Court and the it as "extremely unfortunate" rights are decided by the high Parishad (VHP). Gopal Das Nyas. But representa- signs of sluggishness in the access to information pro- Central Public Information observation. "It is extremely courts and the Supreme Gang stealing fuel Mahant Nritya Gopal tives of the nyas should economy, industrial produc- gramme, Commonwealth Officer of the apex court. unfortunate that an observa- Court. People have the right to from vehicles on Das said in a statement that be in the trust," he said. tion shrank by 4.3 per cent in Human Rights Initiative The top court said that only tion has been made that RTI know not only the criteria but there is no need of forming a Nirmohi Akhara chief September, registering the (CHRI), an NGO. names of judges recommend- can be a tool for surveillance all materials that formed the expressways busted new trust by the government. Mahant Dinendra Das said the weakest performance in seven In a landmark verdict, a ed by the Collegium for on the judiciary. Surveillance basis of making the decision Noida (UP): Three alleged "The trust (Ram Janambhoomi trust must be formed as per the years due to output decline in bench headed by Chief Justice appointment can be disclosed, has unfortunately been equat- regarding appointments of members of an inter-state gang Nyas) already exists. We can directions of the court but manufacturing, mining and Ranjan Gogoi upheld the 2010 not the reasons. ed with transparency that is judges in accordance with the that targeted vehicles on give a shape to it and new mem- expressed reservations over electricity sectors, as per offi- Delhi High Court verdict that Cautioning that RTI cannot required under a law duly provisions of the RTI Act," he expressways for fuel were bers can be added as per need," Akhara members joining it. cial data released on Monday. the office of the Chief Justice be used as a tool of surveil- passed by Parliament," he said. said. arrested in Greater Noida early on Wednesday, police said. The accused were held around SC VERDICT IN FAVOUR OF RAM TEMPLE 12.30 am by officials from the Dankaur police station after a chase on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, which connects Authorities set to give Ayodhya complete makeover Ghaziabad to Faridabad via Noida and Greater Noida, they PNS n LUCKNOW addition, a flyover measuring 5- for construction of a temple at said. "The gang was active in kilometre- long will come up the site in Ayodhya. National Capital Region and has Authorities are gearing up to between Faizabad and Ayodhya, A number of religious insti- been working for a few years give Ayodhya a complete he said. Work to construct a five- tutes will come up in the 77-acre now in Noida, Greater Noida, makeover following the star hotel and setting up 10 campus of the temple. Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Hapur, Supreme Court verdict in favour resorts in Ayodhya is likely to A Gaushala (cow shed), Moradabad. They roamed in of a Ram temple, with plans to commence in December, he Dharamshala (rest house) and their modified-truck on the build resorts, a five-star hotel, said. "The temple of Lord Ram, Vedic institute along with other Yamuna Expressway, Eastern international bus terminal and which will be built in Ayodhya, religious buildings will be built Peripheral Expressway and an airport. will be the biggest religious in the vicinity of the Ram Noida-Greater Noida Besides these, the Uttar place in the country. If 2,000 Temple, he said. Odisha CM seeks National Expressway and target vehicles, Pradesh government also plans craftsmen (kaarigar) will be Ayodhya will be developed as including trucks for fuel," to start a cruise on the Saryu working for 8 hours in a day, an 'Aadhyatmik Nagari' Superintendent of Police, river. Elaborating about the then the temple will be ready in (Spiritual City), and as many as Maritime Heritage Festival Greater Noida, Ranvijay Singh developmental plan, deputy two-and-half years. So far 65 per 10 Shri Ram 'dwaar' (gates) will said. "They used rubber pipes director Information of years for Ayodhya to become a (birth celebration of Lord Ram) cent of the stones have been be built, he said. to transfer oil from vulnerable Ayodhya division Murlidhar city like Tirupati," he said. in April 2020. already carved," Murlidhar As many as 10,000 'rain status for Bali Jatra vehicles and transferred it to Singh said,"Ayodhya Teerth Singh said work will be start- He said the expansion of Singh said. He added that the basera' (community resting drums kept in their truck. Later, Vikas Parishad will be consti- ed at a very fast pace to construct Ayodhya railway station will also responsibility to look after the place) will also be constructed, PNS n BHUBANESWAR looks towards the East to they would sell the oil in far off tuted. Plans are on to start river an international airport in be undertaken apart from con- area of nearly 5-kilometre he said, adding that all ponds revive the age-old contacts places to unauthorised fuel cruise on Saryu river in Ayodhya, so that the first flight struction of an international around the temple will be on the related to Lord Ram will be ren- Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik with South East Asia aiming at seller," he told reporters. Ayodhya. It will take almost four can take off by Ram Navami bus terminal in the town. In Supreme Court-mandated trust ovated. on Wednesday urged the mutual economic growth of Centre to accord the status of India and the countries in that a 'National Maritime Heritage region, it would be appropri- Festival' to Odisha's Bali Jatra ate and timely that Bali Jatra, ODISHA WINTER SESSION OF ASSEMBLY festival. Patnaik in a letter to which celebrates the enter- Union Tourism and Culture prising spirit of ancient India, Minister Prahalad Singh Patel is recognised at the national Naveen Patnaik asks for daily attendance report of BJD MLAs said: ".. I would request you to level. This will be a step kindly consider the social- towards acknowledging the PNS n BHUBANESWAR ticipate in debates. I would be the reporting format and con- cultural importance of Bali daring initiatives of our sea- A party MLA who wants to go on leave for two or particularly watching the per- tents. In accordance with the Jatra festival and accord it the faring ancestors, he added. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen more days will have to seek my permission formance of first-time mem- state governments 5Ts (team status of a National Maritime Elaborating on the annual Patnaik on Wednesday asked bers," Patnaik said. work, transparency, technolo- Heritage Festival." fair in the Millennium City of — SURESH, all BJD MLAs to attend the founder of Bamboo House The chief minister also gy, time leading to transfor- The state government has Cuttack, the chief minister assembly session religiously asked the party MLAs to sub- mation) policy, Patnaik said already recognized the annu- said that Bali Jatra commem- and called for a daily report of mit bi-monthly activity report the BJD MLAs should use al Bali Jatra, a trade fair being orates the glorious tradition of their attendance. Though the legislators. The winter session BJP 23, Congress 9, CPM 1 to him. "You all know that MPs technology. Stating that he held in the Mahanadi river bed seafaring activities of Odia party did not impose any whip, of the Odisha assembly began and an Independent. After are submitting bi-monthly welcomes constructive criti- as the state festival and has mariners (Sadhavas). Patnaik issued the direction on Wednesday and it will end massive win of BJD in the state activity report to me. Similarly, cism from the opposition now sought the Centres recog- "The festival begins in the while presiding over the ruling on December 19. It has been polls this year, Patnaik became we would have MLAs report members, Patnaik said the nition for the age-old tradi- month of November on the BJD Legislature Party meeting observed that the CM attends chief minister of Odisha for the submitted bi-monthly to me," state government is ready for tional event. full-moon day of Kartika ahead of the commencement question hour during assembly fifth time continously since he said. The BJD president discussion on any issue to be "I am sure that (status) (Purnima) and continues for of the winter session here sessions without failure but as 2000. formed a four-member com- raised by the opposition. would be a befitting tribute to seven to ten days. It is cele- Wednesday. The chief minister 11.30 am every day. "A party soon as he leaves the house, the The BJD president also mittee comprising senior He also suggested the MLAs our heritage and an inspiration brated annually as a large asked the government chief MLA who wants to go on leave attendance of the BJD MLAs informed the party MLAs that members - Soumya Ranjan to dedicate their time for the for our future," Patnaik men- open fair and is considered to whip, Pramila Mallick, to send for two or more days will have becomes thin. In the 147- he will review their perfor- Patnaik, Usha Devi, Amar welfare of the citizens and tioned in the letter. be one of the most celebrated him attendance report of the to seek my permission", members Odisha assembly, mance in the house. "The Prasad Satpathy and Kishore reiterated that the people of The chief minister in the let- festivals of Odisha," Patnaik party MLAs in the House at Patnaik told the Biju Janata Dal BJD has 113 MLAs followed by members should actively par- Mohanty, to suggest and frame Odisha are their real masters. ter mentioned that as India mentioned in the letter. VIJAYAWADA|THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Rural women to audit May extend odd-even scheme if required: Kejri govt’s welfare schemes PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI As pollution levels in the nation- al capital hovered close to emer- Civil Services In a bid to empower women in gency levels, Delhi Chief probationers learn the rural areas, the Centre has Minister Arvind Kejriwal on decided to carry out a social Wednesday said the odd-even archery for focus audit of its flagship welfare scheme could be extended, if the DEHRADUN: Probationary IAS schemes by them and they will need arises. The road rationing officers are trying their hand at also work as the nodal persons scheme started on November 4 archery during a three-day to resolve the complaints of the and is expected to end on course, aimed not just at beneficiaries of these pro- November 15. teaching them to score a grammes, a top government "If the need arises, we will bullseye. At the first workshop official said on Wednesday. extend it (odd-even scheme)," of its kind at Mussoorie's Lal In a social audit, the benefi- Kejriwal said in response to Haryana and Punjab, are burn- many experts. I am myself an Bahadur Shastri National ciaries themselves assess the media queries on whether the ing crop residue disregarding engineer. Stubble can be con- Academy of Administration, impact of government schemes road rationing initiative, aimed strict directions from the verted into CNG. The founda- trainee Civil Services officers and programmes by comparing Educated women in the rural areas associated with Currently, such a social audit at curbing vehicular pollution, Supreme Court. tion stone of an industry that can are being taught by three-time official records with the actual is done for the MGNREGA, the will be further extended. "The air quality oscillated convert paddy straw into CNG national archery champion ground situation, Amarjeet the self-help groups working under the National Rural rural housing programmes and Delhi-NCR gasped for breath between the good and moderate has be laid. I have talked to Dinesh Bhil. The programme Sinha, Secretary, Rural also for funds allocated through today as the noxious smog result- categories in the early part of this Indraprastha Gas Limited and for IAS, IPS and IFS Development, told PTI on the Livelihood Mission will check whether the welfare the 14th Finance Commission, ing from raging farm fires and season because of our continu- they are ready to procure all probationers began on sidelines of the National Seminar works are being carried out properly Sinha said, adding that it will unfavourable weather pushed ous efforts to check pollution. CNG produced from stubble," he Wednesday. The trainees are on Social Audit of Rural now be extended to various pollution levels in the region But it deteriorated due to the said. being taught the high- Development Programmes. welfare schemes of other min- towards the "emergency" zone intrusion of stubble plume from Many factories, which can concentration sport to help Educated women in the rural and the Pradhan Mantri Sadak welfare schemes, he added. istries as well. for the third time in the last 15 Punjab and Haryana," he said. convert stubble into coal, have them learn patience and how to areas associated with the self- Yojana (Rural). Besides, to empower these The ministry has finalised the days. "The number of farm fires come up in Punjab. National focus on a target for better help groups (SHGs) working "The idea is that these women, women and make them stake- auditing standards for the social Kejriwal blamed stubble burn- reduced in between due to rains Thermal Power Corporation results, Bhil, who is the archery under the National Rural whom we usually call didi (elder holders in a better implementa- audit with the Comptroller and ing in neighbouring states for in Punjab and Haryana. It led to Limited is ready to purchase all coach at the Sports Authority of Livelihood Mission (NRLM) sister), will check whether the tion of the schemes in the rural Auditor General (CAG), he repeated episodes of smog in a decline in Delhi's pollution. the coal produced through this Gujarat, said. At least six will check whether the welfare work under the welfare schemes areas, it was decided that they informed. Delhi and said it has hit Delhi's The incidents of stubble burning method, he said, adding these months are needed even to works were being carried out has properly been done or not, will also work as the nodal per- The government, along image worldwide. have shot up again. These states measures will also help generate learn the basics of archery, Bhil properly or not, he added. whether pensions have been sons of these schemes for griev- with the Tata Institute of "I remember German are not even following the employment and increase the told. The social audit started with received by elderly persons, ance redressal, Sinha said. Social Sciences (TISS) and Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Supreme Court's directions. income of farmers. the Mahatma Gandhi National whether beneficiaries got their "They have been given the the National Institute of Rural Delhi a few days ago ... when a Delhi people are suffering According to the govern- Rural Employment Guarantee houses built or not," Sinha said, responsibility of working as the Development and Panchayati public health emergency was because of it," he said. ment's air quality monitor, HC notice to Centre on Act (MGNREGA), but later the suggesting that these women grievance redressal nodal per- Raj, Hyderabad, has also declared. What kind of image of Kejriwal reiterated that paddy SAFAR, the share of stubble passport rules on sex Rural Development Ministry were better placed to check sons, so that the complains and developed a short-term cer- Delhi she must have carried to straw can be used to produce burning in Delhi's pollution is extended it to all of its welfare leakages in the schemes. The problems of the beneficiaries of tificate course on social audits her country," he said. compressed natural gas and coal predicted to be 22 per cent on reassignment surgery schemes, including the Pradhan women will be paid for con- these schemes in rural areas can for district and block resource The chief minister said Delhi's which will also increase the Wednesday. It was 25 per cent on CHENNAI: A Chennai resident Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) ducting the social audit of the easily be resolved," he added. persons and SHGs, Sinha said. neighbouring states, especially income of farmers. "I have met Tuesday. has moved the Madras High Court, seeking to declare passport rules which require submission of Sex Reassignment Surgery WHO for toning up primary health care, educating families to tackle diabetes certificate for gender determination as PNS n NEW DELHI region have diabetes and They are also the weight management. can lead to heart, kidney, nerve "unconstitutional", saying they around 49 million, more than "Third, all families should or eye damage. It can also lead violate Article 21 of the Strengthening primary health half, are unaware of their con- first to identify have access to quality primary to premature death, which in Constitution that deals with care, creating green spaces and dition, Singh said. diabetes' signs, health care. Primary-level ser- the region accounts for just personal liberty. A division outdoor gyms and empowering As part of the region's pri- symptoms, risks vices must be equipped to under 50 per cent of all deaths bench of Justices M families are some of the mea- mary health care approach in detect diabetes, including the caused by NCDs. Preventing Sathyanarayanan and N sures listed out by the World tackling diabetes, families must and complications. high and rising incidence of and controlling NCDs is one of Seshasayee issued notice to Health Organisation to its be empowered to act as they When pre-diabetes. A reliable supply the region's eight flagship pri- Union Ministries of Law and member countries in South have an important role in cre- complemented by of quality medicines and med- orities. Justice and External Affairs, East Asia to tackle rising cases ating awareness of the risks of ical products that can help The region's member states returnable by December 12, on of diabetes. diabetes, Singh suggested. access to quality manage cases should be on are taking decisive action. All the petition of Sivakumar TD. Though these measures go "They are also the first to primary health hand," she said. countries have developed The petitioner, who has been beyond the health sector, identify diabetes' signs, symp- care, families are Each of the interventions national multi-sectoral NCD actively involved in furthering WHO Regional Director for toms, risks and complications. outlined in the Colombo action plans and each plan con- the interests of the LGBTQ South-East Asia Dr Poonam When complemented by access an important asset Declaration on accelerating tains specific interventions to community, referred to a Khetrapal Singh stressed that to quality primary health care, in the battle the delivery of noncommuni- tackle diabetes. Supreme Court judgment health authorities should act as families are an important asset against diabetes cable diseases (NCD) services Their roll-out has occurred relating to the rights of nodal agencies, working across in the battle against diabetes," at primary level, which the alongside member state efforts transgenders in the plea. sectors to find high-impact she said. region adopted in 2016, must to strengthen primary-level solutions that also reduce Families can be made aware defense. Campaigns should This is particularly impor- ing and adequate physical be fully implemented, Singh NCD services, which will also health care costs. via social and behavioral also outline how families can tant, given that most diabetes activity, Singh said. stressed. help the region achieve its 8 killed, 11 injured in An estimated 91 million change campaigns that high- work together to develop cases are type 2, meaning they The creation of green spaces Undiagnosed or poorly-con- flagship priority on universal two separate road people in the South East Asia light their role as a first line of healthy habits. can be avoided by healthy eat- and outdoor gyms will facilitate trolled type 1 or type 2 diabetes health coverage. accidents in Bihar BIHAR: Eight persons were BSY govt is killed and 11 others injured in Mamata pegs loss due to cyclone Centre tells depts to two separate road accidents in ‘illegal’, Bihar's Nalanda and Rohtas districts on Wednesday, police dismiss it, says allow transparency audit said. Six persons were killed ‘Bulbul' at Rs 50,000 crore and three were injured PNS n BASIRHAT (WB) At least nine people have lost Karnataka Cong PNS n NEW DELHI seriously when a speeding their lives in the calamity - five PNS n BENGALURU truck collided head-on with an West Bengal Chief Minister from North 24 Parganas, three The Centre has asked its depart- autorickshaw in which the Mamata Banerjee, after con- from South 24 Parganas and one Welcoming the Supreme Court ments to allow government-run deceased and injured persons ducting an aerial survey of from Purba Midnapore - while decision on the disqualified training institutes to conduct were travelling near Durga cyclone 'Bulbul'-hit areas in seven fishermen were still miss- MLAs, the Congress in transparency audits on proactive Nagar village in Nalanda North 24 Parganas, said on ing, Banerjee said during the Karnataka on Wednesday said disclosure of information on district, the police said. Deputy Wednesday that the loss meeting. the verdict proves that the BJP- their websites, according to a Superintendent of Police incurred by the state due to the According to the chief min- led government in the state was personnel ministry order. Somnath confirmed the death natural calamity might go up to ister, six lakh people have been "illegal" and sought its dis- The suo motu disclosure of be done annually and commu- of six persons including a Rs 50,000 crore. Banerjee hand- affected and over five lakh missal. While KPCC President information to the public is nicated to the Central newborn baby in the mishap. ed over a cheque of Rs 2.4 lakh houses damaged due to the Dinesh Gundu Rao asked BJP mandated under Section 4 (2) of Information Commission every The three injured persons have each to the family members of cyclone, which made landfall not to give tickets to the dis- the Right to Information (RTI) year through publication on been admitted to Bihar Sharif five people from the district who late on Saturday between Sagar qualified legislators to contest Act, 2005, so that people have to websites. Sadar hospital and their lost their lives in the calamity. Islands in West Bengal and polls if it has "any morality left," use the transparency law less to "Further, the task of under- condition was serious, the Taking note of the fact that at tion. "If I'm not wrong, I think has been damaged. The entire Khepupara in Bangladesh. CLP leader Siddaramaiah said get information. Each ministry taking transparency audits may police said. In another incident, least 15 lakh hectares of agri- there has been a loss of Rs paddy cultivation has been The CM gave assurances to the verdict was a lesson to defec- or public authority should get its be given to the respective train- two persons were killed and cultural land was damaged due 50,000 crore," the chief minister ruined. I assure the farmers of rebuild damaged houses under tors to whom people would proactive disclosure package ing institutes under each min- eight others injured five of to the storm, she said the affect- said at an administrative review all form of support from our her government's 'Banglar Bari' teach a lesson in the December audited by a third party every istry/department/public author- them seriously when an SUV in ed farmers would get all help meeting here following the government. The farmers under scheme. She also announced 5 bypolls. "Supreme Court has year, as per norms. The audit ity and across the states and which they were travelling from her government. reconnaissance. the state's crop insurance poli- one hurricane lamp and five partially upheld the then should cover compliance with union territories," the ministry rammed into a stationary gas "Going by what I have seen, Those who have enrolled cy will get hundred per cent cov- litres of kerosene for each affect- Speaker Ramesh Kumar's deci- proactive disclosure guidelines said in the order. However, in tanker on Grand Trunk road I think the cyclone has led to their names for the state gov- erage," Banerjee said. The ed family in the state. Banejee sion. I welcome the verdict," as well as adequacy of items cases where no training institute (NH 2) near Suara mor under massive destruction. By massive, ernment's crop insurance Trinamool Congress (TMC) directed the education depart- Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to included in the package. exists under ministries or Dehri-on-Sone police station I mean really massive... People scheme would get 100 per cent supremo further said that the ment to provide books to reporters here, he said, the It must also examine whether departments, the tasks of under- area in Rohtas district in the sitting in Kolkata and other coverage for their loss, she state government would soon schoolchildren appearing for court's stand was that defecting there are any other type of taking transparency audits may early hours of Wednesday, parts of the state will be not able asserted. "A total of 15 lakh announce a special package for board examinations in the was "immoral" and "violation of information which can be proac- be given to any government police said. to realise the degree of devasta- hectares of agricultural land the affected farmers. storm-hit areas. trust of the voter". tively disclosed. The audits will training institutes, it said. BJP takes out rally in Govt extends moratorium on soft loan to sugar mills PNS n NEW DELHI the scheme has been disbursed 175 crore litres of ethanol to oil The Centre had so far by banks. marketing companies (OMCs) city to protest spike As the Rs 15,000 crore soft loan announced the The sugar industry is of the till October 22 of the 2018-19 scheme for sugar mills is mov- view that much of the time is season (October-September) ing at a snail's pace, the gov- loan package in being wasted in the first screen- and helped them achieve 5.2 in dengue cases ernment has extended the two tranches -- ing at the ministry level. Ideally, per cent blending with petrol, moratorium period for repay- banks should check the eligi- as per industry data. PNS n KOLKATA hush up the figures (of those ments by six more months, first in June 2018 bility criteria and sanction the The soft loan was killed and affected). The according to sources. Now, the loan amount accordingly. announced to improve liquid- The BJP on Wednesday took government and the KMC moratorium period is one- amounting to Rs "In this process, the scheme ity of mills, reduce sugar inven- out a rally here to protest are more keen on hiding and-a-half years. A moratori- 4,440 crore and has not been able to take off tory and facilitate timely clear- against the spurt in dengue the actual numbers rather um period is a time during the properly. The scheme was ance of cane dues of farmers. cases in the city and its fringe than taking steps to tackle loan term when the borrower the other in launched in June 2018 and still However, cane arrear still areas and accused the the menace," state BJP pres- is not required to make any March 2019 of Rs the ministry is screening the remains high at Rs 9,000 crore Trinamool Congress govern- ident Dilip Ghosh, who led repayment. applications. At this pace, mills so far this year based on the ment of trying to "hush up" the the rally, told reporters. The Centre had announced 10,540 crore may not benefit from the sugarcane price fixed by both figures. Police sources, however, said the loan package in two tranch- scheme. It takes at least 18 the Centre and states, as per the The protest march, con- that barricades have been set es -- first in June 2018 amount- months to establish an ethanol ministry data. vened by BJP Yuva Morcha, up near Chandni Chowk ing to Rs 4,440 crore and the was launched to augment the loan, the food ministry has end, the data showed. unit," another industry official There is a sugar glut in India, has been taken out from Metro station to stop the other in March 2019 of Rs ethanol production in the coun- found 282 eligible. Of this, 114 The soft loan package is said. the world's second largest sugar Central Avenue in the city and rally beyond that point. 10,540 crore. The objective try, one year moratorium was applications have been cleared being implemented by the food At present, 3-4 lakh tonne of producer after Brazil. The is scheduled to culminate at The saffron party said it was to help millers in clearing provided. This has now been for loans amounting to Rs ministry, which provides a list sugar gets diverted for ethanol country had produced 32.5 Kolkata Municipal wanted to submit a deputation cane arrears and divert surplus extended to 1.5 years in the inter- 6,139.08 crore, as per official of eligible loan applicants to making. With creation of addi- million tonne and 33.1 million Corporation (KMC) head- to Kolkata Mayor Firhad sugar for ethanol manufactur- est of sugar mills and farmers," data. banks for further process. tional capacity under the tonne in 2017-18 and 2018-19 quarters, with the gherao of Hakim regarding the dengue ing. A soft loan is a loan that a highly placed source said. However, banks have sanc- According to industry scheme, 9-10 lakh tonne of seasons (October-September), the civic office. menace and, if stopped, the is given at a subsidised interest A notification in this regard tioned the loan to 45 applicants experts, only 5-6 per cent of the sugar is expected to be divert- respectively, much higher than "The state government has party would resort to a sit-in rate. will be issued soon, the source and disbursed Rs 900 crore to total soft loan amount of Rs ed for ethanol production. the domestic consumption of been deliberately trying to demonstration. "When the soft loan scheme added. Of 418 applications for 33 applicants till September- 15,000 crore announced under Sugar mills have supplied 25 million tonne. VIJAYAWADA|THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Let Rajpath be Repairing and rejigging heritage structures is one thing, changing skylines quite the other Guarantors vs enforcers hen the glass Pyramid came up in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, The brawl between police officers and lawyers over a parking lot was the manifestation of a Wostensibly to serve as a central con- duit for a more functional visitor movement, the then French President François Mitterrand was misplaced sense of entitlement at work. The episode should lead to corrective introspection lambasted for creating “an architectural joke, an eyesore, an anachronistic intrusion of Egyptian death symbolism in the middle of Paris, and a megalomaniacal folly.” Parisians still have mixed feelings about the new-age intrusion, which has allowed more utilitarian and pedes- trianised access to art besides increasing foot- falls. But the oddity of its existence was such that critics and conservationists compelled the architects to tone down on drama, keep much of the rejig of the BHOPINDER SINGH Louvre’s internal map underground and stay away from the surrounding classi- cal architecture. Mitterrand, an avid art lover, was thinking about keeping the Louvre ubmission to an inviolable sense of justice, order and probity ought to relevant for generations than sealing a political legacy. However, the real intent of be at the heart of professionals ren- the argument that Lutyens’ Delhi needs a makeover, particularly the central vista dering policing and legal services of the Rajpath, to create more spaces for Ministry offices and freeing up more to society. The nobility of purpose Sin both these professions mandates a cer- citizen-friendly spaces, is entirely political and in no way cultural or futuristic. Tradition’s tain code of conduct and ethics that posits co-existence with modernity is encoded in our DNA and Delhi is the best testi- the responsibility to the citizenry at large mony, where each successive ruler has sedimented through relics and monu- and, thereby, the nation. Many such man- ments. And Delhiites have never denied heritage its place — Rajput, Islamic, European dates have been legislated, ingrained and templatised in the form of standard pro- or colonial — making it a part of their living history, one where Lutyens’ Delhi is cedures, processes and even uniforms a key chapter. Talking of the central vista and the domed buildings around it, do that they bear with aplomb and responsi- we really need to tamper with the elegance and classicism of design here? The bility. The allegorical personification of Lady Justice (originally Lustitia, the god- green pavilions, perches, cupolas and the islands are the only democratic spaces dess of justice in the Greek mythology) where citizens can move and roam free, catching the afternoon sun in the mid- with a blindfold, a balance and a sword is dle of winter and the gentle breeze of a summer evening. No kiosk or retail space deeply symbolic of those who uphold its tenets as protectors of justice. is needed for it is precisely to escape these that Delhi families assemble here. Similarly, the khaki uniform of the Besides, being the first stretches to be locked down for security around Republic police personnel is freighted with the cit- and Independence Days, they are anyway sanitised and cannot ever be a porous izen’s charter that explicitly seeks, among other things, the “maintenance of law and event space like Washington’s National Mall. Redevelopment wouldn’t necessar- order in civil society” as a common bond ily mean more freedom to the masses. Considering the India Gate and now the between the two services. Many illustrious war memorial are a tribute to martyred soldiers no less, do we need to scream lawyers and policemen (and policewomen) have conducted themselves with the high- our triumphalism and identity any louder with an Eiffel tower-like structure? Shouldn’t est dignity, civility, service and personal sac- a seemingly innocuous dis- Other collateral concerns of creeping politicisation even the Government be wiser to leave a legacy of policy and governance instead? rifices that have been the pride of the soci- pute over a parking space reeks like work conditions and offi- in the armed forces. Repurposing administrative offices within the shell of an existing facade and rejig- ety and the nation. of ego, vanity and a sense of cer-soldier relationship in the The onus is on the Yet, the unfortunate spectacle of the fiefdom that was involved. The police among others, however Government to contain this ging interiors are the done thing. But to change the skyline is quite the other. Agreed, violent clash between policemen and the proverbial “turf-war” further true and important in their incident with speedy interven- there may be an increasing demand for land in the cities and the size of the lawyers at the Tis Hazari court in the eroded the citizen’s waning own right, are a matter of sep- tion, resolution and then usher Government means that its bureaucracy needs to be accommodated. Does that national capital shamed the edifice of jus- trust, faith and decorum about SUCH INCIDENTS arate enquiry and resolution. In in the much-delayed institu- tice, which is the shared responsibility of governmental and judicial fact, there has been a plethora tional reforms. No society can mean Lutyens’ bungalows should be torn down indiscriminately without attempt- these two callings. In an age of reckless arms, who are in dire need for ALSO GIVE of committees and commis- thrive where a revenue officer ing a solution within the original plan? Cannot some Government accommoda- social media, the free flow of visuals of the reforms and reassurances. PARALLEL VENT sions that have identified var- is burnt alive during the con- tion be relocated to areas where vertical structures are the norm than the excep- fights, accusations and the public protests In the melee of excesses TO LATENT ious reforms pertaining to the duct of his/her duty, where tion? The Rajpath has been our ceremonial pivot, providing a monumental, dig- was a reflection of institutional breakdown was the regrettable irony of the efficacy of the judicial and police-lawyers vandalise pub- at various levels. Delhi Police’s motto of “Shanti, CONCERNS THAT policing services. lic property, where policemen nified and symbolic setting for governmental structures, museums and national The immediate impact of this whol- Sewa, Nyaya” (Peace, Service Unfortunately, political will in uniform protest raising slo- memorials. Attempting to change it for no pressing reason, therefore, is like mar- ly avoidable fracas goes way beyond the and Justice) or indeed, the fact HAVE REMAINED has been lacking and even gans, where suicide attempts ginalising and eroding its place-based identity. Simply because of its historicity perceptions about these two professions. that the lawyers are the ultimate institutional lethargy to under- for justice by lawyers are made. It speaks volumes about the institutional restorers of the law of the land. UNADDRESSED take the recommendations Indeed, forgotten from the as a power statement. One that the current regime wants to overlay with its own one-upmanship, prevailing societal anger The hapless citizenry could FOR TOO made by experts in the field. recent limelight is the unprece- imposition of a Bharat Parv, as if we never had one through millennia. Prime Minister and above all, a misplaced sense of enti- only mull and reminisce their LONG BUT A more reassuring arm of dented tragedy of the war Narendra Modi doesn’t quite like the “Lutyens’ world” and the power structures tlement that some individuals may carry own experiences at the hands the Government has been the heroes of the armed forces sit- — all of which could taint the entirety of of either of these two. CONTEXTUALISING armed forces. The principal ting on roadside, asking for embedded in it. “For me, everything is about the people of India,” he had said. their services. For the sake of national Such incidents also give a factor for this has been the rel- what was rightfully promised in But in the name of breaking elitism and freeing up space for people, one cannot security and order, institutional blame- parallel vent to latent concerns THE SAME TO THIS ative isolation from the politi- OROP. justify political point-scoring. Or even the political economy it will generate — the game must be contained with immediate that have remained unad- INCIDENT IS TO cisation of its environment, There is certainly a power effect. The High Court-appointed judicial dressed for far too long but functioning and ethos. In cases play of institutional relevance, project is expected to run into multi-crore tenders. There are fruits of preserva- inquiry must ascertain individual acts of contextualising the same to DISTRACT FROM of individual culpability per- elbow-room and assertion at tion; they serve as reminders of what was and where we need to go. There are misdemeanour and those involved must this incident is to distract from THE IMMEDIACY taining to the rare wrong- play. The fight over the park- only ruins of demolition, forcibly reconstructing the past on wobbly stubs to suit be punished, irrespective of their profes- the immediacy and specificity doings of a soldier of the ing lot was symbolic of the mis- sional callings. of action. The unwarranted AND SPECIFICITY armed forces, care is taken to placed sense of entitlement our ends. Given the secrecy around the makeover project, the least the Government However, the lazy and wanton lust to politicisation of the incident, OF ACTION. THE isolate them from institution- that is at work with a few that can do is to put a proposed plan to a public vote, keep it transparent, consulta- sully the reputation of either of the insti- with political parties assuming al framework as discipline shame their own institutions. tive and reasonable and synchronise its character with the aspiration of Delhiites tutions can have unfathomable repercus- positions that suit their imme- UNWARRANTED cannot be compromised. This incident should lead to sions that the nation can ill-afford, given diate narrative, can only fan the POLITICISATION OF Discipline, leadership and corrective introspection and to be citizens of a world heritage city. The city’s application, submitted to the Unesco that both are unique and irreplaceable ser- fire. Sane voices, who are either soldiering ethos are made to cooling of tempers as opposed in 2013, lists Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ) along with Shahjahanabad (old Delhi) vices, often the only source of ensuring jus- in positions of seniority in the THE INCIDENT CAN walk the talk in the armed to a field day for those who as the rationale for seeking the tag. That sure will have a longer legacy than prov- tice to the citizenry. To that extent, the act respective hierarchies or those forces. The finest example of have vested interest in TRPs, should be treated as a matter of individual who have retired from official ONLY FAN THE FIRE this is the “officer-to-soldier” partisan concerns or perpetu- ing a point for BJP’s manifesto of 2024, the deadline of the project. (at best a group of individuals) culpabili- service, would do yeoman ser- fatality ratio, which is the high- ating the existing systemic rot. ty or complicity as opposed to a situation vice by insisting on isolating the est for any military in the (The writer, a military vet- where the top-brass of either institutions individuals concerned in the world. It is the professional cul- eran, is a former Lt Governor of lock horns on behalf of their colleagues. violence, as opposed to taking ture and standard that are at Andaman & Nicobar Islands Trouble in Jharkhand The fact that the violence was triggered by institutional positions. stake when murmurs abound and Puducherry) After Maharashtra, allies AJSU and LJP turn adamant on seats, show BJP why it needs them rom the west to the east, BJP’s allies in S O U N D BITE the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) RCEP is in our interest. If Today, whether it's pageantry, India, China and Russia are Women need to get out of are seeking to assert themselves and give it is signed by other 15 surviving in the modelling doing absolutely nothing to their comfort zone. It’s time F nations and we are sitting business or entering Bollywood, clean up their smokestacks. for them to lead the trans- the “big brother” a tough time in both pre and outside, no multinational I don't think you'll survive if The garbage that they drop in formation in emerging tech- post-poll scenarios. That’s because the will want to come here. you're not strong as a person. the sea floats into Los Angeles. nologies like AI and IOT. results in Maharashtra have proven that the NITI Aayog vice chairman Actor US President Union Minister BJP, regardless of the brute force of the Lok —Arvind Panagariya —Lara Dutta —Donald Trump —Smriti Irani Sabha verdict, cannot make it on its own. It has hardly recovered from the jolt in Maharashtra, where its three-decade-old ally, the Shiv Sena, snapped ties with it for its fail- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR ure to honour a rotational chief ministerial for- JNU hullabaloo of such applications and subse- mula, but is staring at another one in Jharkhand. Here its long-time ally, the All Seshan was a poll crusader quently may even reduce the Jharkhand Students’ Union (AJSU), has upped the ante by staking claim to 17 burden of PSKs. Sir — This refers to the editori- efore TN Seshan occupied the office of the Chief Varun Dambal seats for itself. But the BJP is not willing to concede. The AJSU has since gone al, “Fee hike unjust” (November Election Commissioner (CEC), not much was Bengaluru ahead by fielding its candidate even against the BJP’s State unit chief. As if this 13). There is no doubt that there Bknown about the game-changing ability of the wasn’t enough, another BJP ally, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), has announced has been a significant hike in both Election Commission of India (ECI). Seshan proved The great reformer it will go alone and field its candidates in 50 of the 81 Assembly seats. the hostel room fee and one-time what the electoral body could do to instill decorum in mess fee at the Jawaharlal Nehru the way elections were conducted in the country. Until The timing is all wrong for the BJP, which is actually looking to consolidate University (JNU) but we also he took over, booth captures, corruption, imperson- Sir — As the Chief Election its gains in the State. The Raghubar Das-led regime has the distinction of com- need to ponder as to how long ation, vandalism and violence were part of the elec- Commissioner, TN Seshan pleting a full five-year-term, which is a first in the 20-year history of the State will the State exchequer keep tion process. The introduction of electors' photo iden- brought many reforms in the funding its students’ subsidised tity cards was one of the measures taken by him which country’s electoral process, which that has always had fractured mandates leading to half-a-dozen Chief Ministers education. The monthly fee of put the ECI’s integrity on the rising graph. The Model includes the enforcement of the helming the affairs from time to time. For the BJP, however, the LJP is not a cause `20 for a hostel room is some- Code of Conduct got a fresh meaning as the “maver- Model Code of Conduct, introduc- of worry given its minuscule presence in the State. The LJP contested only one thing that really needed to be ick” Seshan cracked the whip on politicians. tion of voter ID cards for eligible changed but at the same time, the Ironically, Seshan paved the way for a three-mem- He had to eat the humble pie everytime he tried to candidates and curbing malprac- Assembly seat in 2014 and lost. By contesting 50 seats this time round, its new authorities should have held dis- ber ECI. His aggressive style and frequent tiffs with assert his supremacy. Despite his frequent squabbles tices like the exchange of liquor and president Chirag Paswan wishes to gain some foothold in Jharkhand. But as far cussions with the stakeholders on leaders prompted former Prime Minister PV Narasimha with the Government, colleagues and the courts, money during elections. as AJSU is concerned, the party, which is a product of the Jharkhand move- the amount that needed to be Rao to re-introduce the three-member ECI. Again, Seshan was the architect of the “new Election The real tribute to Seshan increased. There should have Seshan met his match in the Supreme Court after he Commission” in India. would be to enforce one of his ment, has a strong presence, especially in areas around Ranchi. AJSU has been been a hike that would not pinch contested the powers of two newly-appointed Election Ganapathi Bhat orders where he directed that the a part of almost all Governments formed in Jharkhand ever since the State’s too much as students from all sec- Commissioners — MS Gill and GVG Krishnamurthy. Akola ballot papers be mixed without creation when Babulal Marandi became the first Chief Minister. Its chief Sudesh tions of the society come to study fail before they were counted so in this varsity. While it’s good that that polling agents would not Mahto has handled plum portfolios throughout, including that of the funds-rich the authorities have partially Expand bases port applications, an applicant can to approach the nearest PSK know in which booth who voted Road Construction department. He played a key role in hijacking MLAs to prop rolled the proposed fee hike, stu- approach only a few PSKs locat- located within the State. The and how. This will partially curb up the Arjun Munda regime. The AJSU is also gaining strength from the fact that dents need to introspect why ed within the States. Thus, for an move, thus, causes inconvenience the behaviour of our elected rep- there should not be a basic hike Sir — It is given to understand applicant there is no possibility to to the applicants owing to logis- resentatives who tend to tilt Opposition parties are courting it. AJSU fighting alone, nevertheless, will be advan- in their fees when they are being that an applicant can apply for a apply for a tatkal passport at any tical factors to reach the venue. development funds towards the tage BJP as the former shares a support base with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha part of one of the most sought normal passport at all Post Office POPSKs located across various The Ministry of External area that voted for them. (JMM) and could cut into its votebank. Despite its dominance, the BJP cannot after universities in the country. Passport Sewa Kendras (POPSKs) district headquarters. Affairs must accept tatkal-based Harvinder Singh Chugh There has to be some rationality and Passport Sewa Kendras The current non-availability passport applications and allot Jalandhar alienate time-tested allies who have stood by it through thick and thin. As Shiromani in this entire issue. (PSKs) spread across various of tatkal appointments at POPSKs appointments under tatkal quota Akali Dal (SAD) leader Naresh Gujral said, the BJP should not treat its allies as Bal Govind States. It is further given to is causing much inconvenience to at POPSKs, too. The suggested Send your feedback to: lesser partners as they, too, have self-respect. Noida understand that for tatkal pass- the applicants. All are compelled move will entail quick processing [email protected] VIJAYAWADA|THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 07 www.dailypioneer.com analysis FIRSTCOLUMN Governor’s decision POINTCOUNTERPOINT EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE. TALKS ARE ON IN THE OUR MEETING WITH UDDHAV THACKERAY WAS A unconstitutional RIGHT DIRECTION AND A DECISION WILL BE COURTESY CALL. THE FACT THAT WE ARE MEETING IS ANNOUNCED AT AN APPROPRIATE TIME. ITSELF A POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT. President’s Rule in Maharashtra must be shot — SHIV SENA PRESIDENT —MAHARASHTRA CONGRESS CHIEF down by the SC. Elections are a costly affair and a UDDHAV THACKERAY BALASAHEB THORAT poor country like India can ill-afford frequent polls Shed the protectionist mindset MARKANDEY KATJU Keeping in mind the criticality of being an integral part of the global supply chain to achieve a n my opinion, the recent imposition of President’s Rule in Maharashtra under Article 356 is unconstitutional and needs to be $5 trillion economy, India needs to reconsider its decision on RCEP Ideclared as such by the Supreme Court (SC). In the recent elections to the 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the BJP got 105 seats, the Shiv Sena got 56, the NCP 54 and the Congress 44. Although the BJP and the Shiv Sena had fought the election in alliance, after the poll it fell apart on the issue of power-sharing. No single party got a majority in the House and no alliance could be formed claiming a major- ity. Hence the Governor of the State recommended President’s Rule, which was imposed. Now, a similar situation had arisen in Uttar Pradesh (UP) in 1996 where also President’s Rule was imposed soon after the Legislative Assembly elections for the same reason, viz no party, nor combination of parties, had a majority in the House.The imposition of President’s Rule was challenged in the Allahabad High Court (HC) and UTTAM GUPTA a full Bench of the HC, of which I was a member, held the imposition unconstitutional, vide HS Jain vs Union of India case. he Regional Comprehensive Economic The reasoning which the full Bench gave in that case squarely applies Partnership (RCEP) is a conglomeration of to the imposition of President’s Rule in Maharashtra too and it was this: T10 members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) viz. Malaysia, “It has been held in the authoritative judgment of the Supreme Court Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, The in Bommai’s case, (1994) 3 SCC 1 (in paragraphs 109, 120, 383 and Philippines, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos and 391) that imposition of President’s Rule should not be resorted to unless Cambodia plus six others viz. Australia, New all other recourses have failed.” Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China and India. In paragraph 112 of my decision, I observed: “The Governor should If it really sees the light of day with all 16 mem- have sent a message to the House under Article 175(2) of the bers intact, the group will cover 3.6 billion peo- Constitution, after summoning it under Article 174(1) stating that despite ple or almost 50 per cent of the world’s popula- his best efforts he was unable to find out who can command the con- tion and account for nearly 40 per cent of the fidence of the House and hence the House itself should inform him global GDP (Gross Domestic Product). about such person. The Governor in this message should have asked India is aiming to double its GDP to $5 tril- lion by 2024-25. To achieve this, it is looking inter the House to assemble and decide the matter within a reasonable peri- alia to doubling its exports from the current over od of time and then inform him. In this message the Governor could $500 billion to $1 trillion and increasing agricul- have also warned the House that if it did not make up its mind within tural exports 2.5 times from $40 billion to $100 a reasonable period of time, the House may have to be dissolved.” In billion. In this backdrop, the RCEP with a com- INDIA’S paragraph 128 of my decision, I observed that in case of a fractured bined GDP of $30 trillion presents, at least on APPROACH TO electoral verdict, where no party or combination of parties appeared paper, a huge opportunity that the country can’t afford to miss. NEGOTIATIONS ON to have a majority in the House, “the only legal alternative left for the RCEP IS OVERLY Governor is to ask the Assembly to inform him about the person in Since 2012 (when the RCEP was mooted), 29 rounds of negotiations have already been held. PROTECTIONIST. whom it has confidence. Who can be in a better position than the House BARRING itself to inform the Governor in whom it has confidence?” And in para- During the ASEAN Summit (November 11-15, 2018), Prime Minister Narendra Modi had SHIFTING THE The rationale behind eliminating mitted under RCEP agreement to all First, under the agreement, tariff graph 131 of my verdict I stated, “Although this course of action has called for early conclusion of the process. In the REFERENCE tariffs on goods moving across interna- members after a fixed period. While, elimination is mooted over a reasonably not been expressly mentioned in the Constitution, it logically flows out recent ministerial gathering held in Bangkok DATE FOR tional borders is to enable participat- India is willing to give concessions in long period of up to 20 years and it of Article 164(2) and is the only democratic alternative short of dis- (October 10-12), even as discussions reached a UNDERTAKING ing countries to maximise their respec- the services and investment segment, should be possible to backload most of solution. In today’s era of fractured verdicts, it is the only logical method.” deadlock over a dozen contentious issues, min- TARIFF PHASE tive gains from trade. This overarching developed countries are pushing for it, especially on sensitive items. Any I referred to Article 6 of the Japanese Constitution which states, isters were given 10 days to iron out the differ- OUT TO 2019, IN objective will be defeated if a member similar concessions in goods trade as apprehension of an adverse effect in the “The Emperor shall appoint a Prime Minister as designated by the Diet” ences. If, they didn’t succeed, Modi, with his gets the right to automatically increase well. near-term is misplaced. The famed “Midas touch” was expected to make it ALL OTHER the duty, which will prevent the export- Fifth, India is also not comfortable Government should not allow its deci- (the Japanese Parliament is called the Diet) and observed “Although AREAS, THE we do not have a similar provision in our Constitution, while judicially happen in the third RCEP leaders’ summit. ing country from realising the full with the “standstill” clause, which sion to be obliterated by the present However, on November 4, Modi announced GOVERNMENT’S potential of its low cost. Moreover, if binds a member to the current level of state of the economy. interpreting it we can borrow from the democratic spirit of the Japanese STAND IS NOT Constitution.” India’s decision not to join the group citing that India insists on this clause, others too domestic liberalisation in services; Second, the handicap of domestic “the present form of the RCEP Agreement does TENABLE. IT IS will want it. In that scenario, all mem- hence can’t be reversed in future. For industry is more due to local factors Thus, when the Governor of Maharashtra could not find any party not fully reflect the basic spirit and the agreed BORNE OUT OF bers will end up compressing the mar- instance, if the Modi Government such as the high cost of power, fuel (cur- or combination of parties, which appeared to have a majority in the guiding principles of RCEP. It also does not THE FEAR THAT ket for each other. wishes to withdraw the 51 per cent rently, neither is under the Goods and Assembly, before recommending imposition of President’s Rule he should address satisfactorily India’s outstanding issues JOINING THE Additionally, there will be practi- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Services Tax, which means suppliers are have sent a message to the House under Article 175(2), after sum- and concerns”. So, what are India’s major con- GROUP WILL cal problems in determining the thresh- multi-brand retail, which was allowed not eligible for Input Tax Credit result- moning it under Article 174(1), asking the House to assemble, delib- cerns? And, are these valid? DEVASTATE old level (each member would like to earlier in 2012 by the UPA dispensation, ing in a cascading effect on cost. erate and then inform him within a reasonable period of time in whom First, India wants the reference date for keep it at the lowest level possible for it won’t be able to do so. Besides, the excise duty and Value undertaking tariff reduction to be extended to OUR FARMERS extracting maximum mileage) and the Having taken a policy decision in Added Tax are also high), logistics, cap- it has confidence, so that he could be appointed Chief Minister. AND In Bommai’s case it was held that imposition of President’s Rule 2019 instead of 2014 planned initially. Since 2014, number of commodities to be covered the overall interest of our economy, ital and so on. If only these costs are the Government has raised import duty on 3,500 SMALL-SCALE by this dispensation (each member will there is nothing wrong in staying with lowered, “Made in India” products was a very serious step and was a last option, to be resorted to only INDUSTRIES AT when all other recourses failed. In Maharashtra, as in UP in 1996, there items. In this backdrop, if for the purpose of phas- insist on having a large number). They it to ensure stability of the policy envi- can compete with the lowest priced ing out duties, it were to use 2014 as a reference THE CURRENT will end up denying access to the mar- ronment. goods from anywhere in the world. was an option left, as referred to above. Hence without resorting to it, point, this benefit will be lost. The Indian stance JUNCTURE WHEN ket for each other instead of expansion, Finally, India has offered to phase Third, we also need to look at the recommending imposition of President’s Rule straightaway was clear- is perfectly logical as the quotation date for com- THE ECONOMY IS which is the overriding consideration out Customs Duty on imports from potential that China offers for boost- ly unconstitutional. mencement of tariff cuts has to be in sync with IN THE GRIP OF A behind forging a free market area. China on nearly 74 per cent of the tar- ing India’s exports. The Chinese econ- Some people may ask what use such a step would have been the date the agreement takes effect. SLOWDOWN. ITS India should shun the idea of iff lines (jargon for a product as defined omy is undergoing a metaphorical when the political leaders were unable to come to a compromise? Second, under the Most Favored Nation WORRY IS MORE automatic trigger safeguard mecha- in lists of tariff rates; products can be transformation from export-driven The answer was given in paragraph 134 of my judgment. “In my (MFN) clause, the investment or service related nism. Instead, it needs to focus more sub-divided, the level of detail reflect- (until hitherto) to domestic consump- concessions given to a trading partner under a ON ACCOUNT OF A on requiring member countries to ed in the number of digits in the tion and from industry to services. opinion, if the elected members are permitted to come together and FLOOD OF meet in the House, then a Socratic debate may take place and it is pos- bilateral treaty have to be automatically extend- refrain from giving subsidies, includ- Harmonised System code used to iden- According to an estimate, China has ed to all other members of the group without any IMPORTS FROM ing “hidden” (as China does by mak- tify the product) as against 90 per cent plans to import goods and services sible that a solution may emerge. When two or more persons are sit- CHINA. ting separately they may not be able to resolve their differences but time gap. India was not inclined to accept this. ing fuel, power and other inputs sub- of tariff lines on imports from all other worth $12 trillion over five years. This stance is illogical. MFN is a cardinal prin- THIS FEAR IS sidised for enterprises) so that a situa- members. China refused to join nego- India should tap this potential market. when they come together it is possible that by discussions and nego- ciple governing World Trade Organisation UNFOUNDED tion of selling commodities at below tiations on this offer which it consid- Keeping in mind the criticality of tiations some compromise may come about. This is the democratic (WTO) — the international body dealing with cost (or dumping in plain words) in ers highly restrictive. being an integral part of the global sup- method also. The elected representatives may put pressure on their global rules of trade. India should not be seen other members’ markets is avoided. To sum up, India’s approach to ply chain to achieve a $5 trillion econ- leaders to give up their intransigent and uncompromising attitude and as taking a stance which is inconsistent with Further, it should insist on stricter and negotiations on RCEP is overly protec- omy, India needs to reconsider its deci- adopt a more flexible approach.” WTO rules. transparent rules of origin to ensure tionist. Barring shifting the reference sion. The Government should shed its It must be remembered that elections are a costly affair and fre- Third, India wanted an “automatic trigger that China does not use other members’ date for undertaking tariff phase out to present tough stance on MFN, safe- quent polls are a recourse which a poor country like India can ill-afford. safeguard mechanism.” What it really means is territories to flood the Indian market 2019, in all other areas, the guard mechanism, “standstill” and Also, frequent elections were one of the causes of the collapse of the that in the event of import of a particular com- (it is learnt that our negotiators have not Government’s stand is not tenable. It is “ratchet.” On the offer to China, this Weimar Republic and Hitler coming to power in 1933. Hence every modity exceeding a certain number (also known done enough home work in this area). borne out of the fear that joining the may be improved to 80-85 per cent effort should be made to avoid them. as threshold), this clause will automatically kick Fourth, India is opposing the group will devastate our farmers and (from the 74 per cent already on the in, giving the right to the importing country demand of other members to seek trade small-scale industries at the current table). With a flexible mindset, it If elected representatives are not allowed to meet in the House, (read: India) to apply higher tariff to prevent a concessions in its domestic space. juncture when the economy is in the should consider joining RCEP which is should they meet in a tennis court, as happened in France during the surge. This stance is untenable as it militates Termed as “ratchet” in trade terminol- grip of a slowdown. Its worry is more expected to be sealed in March 2020. French Revolution of 1789? against the principle of free international trade ogy, the concept implies that any pol- on account of a flood of imports from (The writer is a New Delhi-based (The writer is a former judge of the Supreme Court of India.) based on comparative advantage. icy changes will be automatically com- China. This fear is unfounded. policy analyst) Answer to power woes blowing in the wind? FOREIGN EYE The speed at which India is progressing on its wind energy agenda is not encouraging, whereas the targets the country has set itself are very ambitious. Why is there such a major disconnect between plan and action?

The speed at which India is pro- Thanks to this study by the though time is short, it is also ripe gy generation slowdown. gressing on its wind energy agenda awakening, the Indian Statistical for harnessing wind energy. This is India must first, bring policy is not encouraging whereas the tar- cost of renewable Institute, the pro- because the technology is available consensus and ensure that imple- gets the country has set itself are very energy infrastruc- jected domestic and energy storage is improving mentation and execution remain the BEIJING NEEDS TO ambitious. ture is coming social cost of exponentially as a lot of innovation strong points of its policy. Also, a Why is there such a major dis- down rapidly else- coal-based power is taking place. Hence, it will be monthly monitoring of the hurdles STEP BACK A LITTLE connect between plan and action? Is where in the generation will be much more easy to adopt wind being faced by the renewable ener- John Tsang, Hong Kong's KOTA SRIRAJ it due to the lack of a cohesive vision? world, but in India too high by 2024- energy today than ever before. gy sector will help in smooth scal- former financial secretary, For instance, India has set an this fall in installa- 25. This will Wind energy cannot be seen as ing up of the wind energy portfolio. defeated by Carrie Lam for any environmental sceptics ambitious target of achieving 175 tion rates is not necessitate reduc- a back-up resource or a plan B. In addition to this, the authori- will write off wind energy as gigawatt (GW) renewable energy translating into tion in building of Renewable power sources, especial- ties may want to prepare a com- the chief executive’s post, Ma resource that has literally capacity by 2022. As per the Ministry renewed enthusi- new coal-based ly the trio of solar, wind and hydro pelling mix of wind and solar ener- has said that given the gone with the wind and rightly so, of New and Renewable Energy’s fig- asm for wind power plants and power are going to be the mainstay gy generation options for small and imbalance of power as India still has a long way to go ures, at the end of 2018, India had energy and this is render the opera- of the future energy sector of the medium investors as this will raise between protesters and the before it can say that wind power has an installed capacity of 35 GW. concerning. The full potential of tions of the existing ones unviable. country. To make this happen India awareness and present a major busi- come to play a pivotal role in becom- Hence, the jump from 35 GW to 175 wind energy, if and when harnessed, At a time such as this, a fully-devel- must invest appropriately also. ness opportunity too. The proper Chinese Government, the ing the alternate source to fossil fuels. GW by 2022 sure looks ambitious has the ability to mitigate climate oped portfolio of renewable energy According to the estimates of the and viable storage of energy is an latter must take the initiative Having said this, wind energy and maybe a tad unachievable, not change and pollution together. In our options will be able to shoulder the US-based Institute for Energy ongoing issue, which needs to be to de-escalate the force it is obviously cannot be written off as it because the target is high but because renewable energy sector, the empha- burden of India’s energy demand. Economics and Financial Analysis taken care of as well. using. Coming from a pro- has tremendous potential that is just there is an absence of aggressive pol- sis on grand plans and commitments However, this portfolio, with a robust (IEEFA), the country will require Wind energy has a potential that establishment figure it is a waiting to be tapped. The specific icy-backed implementation efforts is given primary importance, where- GW capacity cannot happen $500 to $700 billion in renewable is still waiting to be tapped and India circumstances in India are not able and initiatives to achieve the same. as time-bound execution of projects overnight and needs a sufficient run energy and supporting grid invest- can easily sail through any future striking statement. to create an enabling environment The world is witnessing a major is sorely missing. Yet another press- up, which is not happening in the ment over the coming decade in energy crisis only if it has got the Yet it will almost certainly for the full-fledged harnessing of this shift from fossil fuels to renewable ing factor is going to make reliance country today. order to meet its renewable energy wind in its sails. go unheard by Beijing. amazing pollution-free sustainable energy, mainly due to the rising on renewable energy compulsory Senior environmentalists and targets. Some immediate steps can go (The writer is an environmental (The Guardian editorial) and renewable power resource. awareness regarding their ill-effects. sooner than later. According to a policymakers must understand that a long way to counter the wind ener- journalist.) VIJAYAWADA|THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE Nita on the board of Metropolitan Museum of Art PTI n NEW YORK the world, announced that The museum had then continue our work in the art Nita has been named its Chairman Daniel Brodsky of the described Nita and Mukesh as world,” she had said then. Philanthropist and Honorary Trustee. Her election "great champions of The Met." The first exhibition to ben- Chairperson of the Reliance took place at the meeting of the museum, considered as the largest In a statement made at the efit from the Foundation's gift Foundation Nita Ambani board on Tuesday. and most visited art museums in the time of the announcement of the was ‘Modernism on the Britannia Ind shares has been elected to Welcoming Nita, world, announced that Nita has been gift in 2017, Nita had said that Ganges: Raghubir Singh the board of the 56, to the board, India has a rich heritage of art Photographs' that ran from gain 5 pc after prestigious Brodsky, in a named its Honorary Trustee and culture that can be traced October 2017 till January robust Q2 earnings Metropolitan statement, said back to the fourth century B.C. 2018, followed by Museum of that her “com- She had said that the ‘Phenomenal Nature: NEW DELHI: Shares of Art here for mitment to Nita, wife of Reliance Met Breuer's inaugural exhi- Foundation aims to recognize Mrinalini Britannia Industries on her "truly The Met and Industries Chairman Mukesh bitions. and promote the “valuable tra- Mukherjee' Wednesday jumped almost 5 exceptional" to preserving Ambani, is also the Founder She is also a member of The dition” by offering opportuni- (June- per cent after the company commitment and promoting the Reliance Foundation, Met's International Council. ties and platforms for Indian September posted 32.90 per cent rise in to preserve and India's art and which has supported The Met The museum had announced in art not only within the coun- 2019). This consolidated net profit for the promote India's culture is truly since 2016, beginning with October 2017 that the Reliance try but at various institutions exhibition quarter ended September. At art and culture. exceptional. Her the exhibition ‘Nasreen Foundation promised a “gen- around the globe as well. marked the first close of trade, the scrip Chairman Daniel support has an enor- Mohamedi', which was the erous gift" to support exhibi- “This partnership with The comprehensive dis- moved up 4.94 per cent to Brodsky of the museum, mous impact on the museum's first museum retrospective of tions that explore and celebrate Met enables Indian art to be play of the renowned close at Rs 3,270.25 on the considered as the largest and ability to study and display art the artist's work in the United the arts of India. It had not stat- shown at an iconic institution Indian sculptor's work in BSE. During the day, it jumped most visited art museums in from every corner of the world.” States and was also one of The ed the amount of the gift. and further encourages us to the United States. 5.86 per cent to Rs 3,299. At the NSE, it gained 4.84 per cent to close at Rs 3,270.75. BUDGET 2020 The food company on Monday posted 32.90 per cent increase Sensex tumbles in consolidated net profit to Rs 402.73 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. The company had reported a FM wants suggestions to 229 pts amid net profit of Rs 303.03 crore for the July-September period a year ago, Britannia ClearTax aims weak macro data Industries said in a BSE filing. Net sales were up 5.88 per rationalise income tax, duties for Rs 100 cr PNS n NEW DELHI cent to Rs 3,022.91 crore during the quarter under PNS n NEW DELHI about 25.2 per cent, for com- biz from online Benchmark BSE Sensex on review as against Rs 2,854.81 panies which are not receiving Wednesday dived 229 points crore of the corresponding In perhaps the first instance, any incentives or exemptions. GST course as concerns over poor macro quarter previous fiscal. the finance ministry has kicked New manufacturing com- data and confusion over US- off the exercise to formulate the panies formed after October 1 PNS n NEW DELHI China trade deal persisted. next budget by seeking sug- will enjoy a 15 per cent (effec- Further, continued unrest in gestions on changes in direct tive rate of 17 per cent) cor- Financial Technology firm Hong Kong led to fall in and indirect taxes from indus- porate income tax rate, against ClearTax has rolled out an regional markets, also impact- try and trade associations. 25 per cent previously. online GST course with plans ing sentiment on Indian Finance Minister Nirmala The move is estimated to to generate Rs 100 crore busi- bourses. Sitharaman, who had to result in Rs 1.45 lakh crore in ness by March 2020. A sharp depreciation in the After gyrating announce additional measures revenue loss for the govern- The company has set a tar- Indian rupee too added to 386 points to stimulate a slowing economy ment during 2019-20. get of training 75,000 tax pro- investors' woes, traders said. during the day, within a month of her maiden Subsequent to this, there fessionals, and more than 2 The rupee dropped below the budget being approved by have been demands for a reduc- lakh businesses through new 72-level against the US dollar the 30-share TVS Srichakra posts Parliament, is due to present the tion in income tax rates for e-learning course in part- in intra-day trade. Sensex ended July-Sep quarter net annual budget for the financial individuals as well so as to put nership with online education After gyrating 386 points 229.02 points, year 2020-21 on February 1. more money in the hands of the platform Udemy. during the day, the 30-share at Rs 20.26 cr While the ministry holds After her maiden budget on July 5, common man for a consump- "We expect to train 75,000 Sensex ended 229.02 points, or or 0.57 per cent, NEW DELHI: TVS Srichakra pre-budget consultations with Sitharaman on September 20 tion-led revival of the economy. tax professionals, and more 0.57 per cent, lower at lower at Ltd on Wednesday representatives of different sec- India's economic growth had than 2 lakh businesses by our 40,116.06. 40,116.06 reported a 31.4 per cent tors and stakeholders, the announced a cut in corporate slipped to a six-year low of 5 new e-learning course by the Similarly, the broader NSE decline on its standalone net Department of Revenue in the income taxes for domestic per cent in the April-June quar- end of March 2020, before the Nifty fell 73 points, or 0.61 per profits at Rs 20.26 crore for finance ministry perhaps for companies to 22 per cent from 30 ter and the revival may take a launch of the new GST return cent, to end at 11,840.45. US President Donald Trump the July-September quarter. the first time put out circular few quarters despite filing system. This course Yes Bank was the top loser dubbed China a cheater on The Tamil Nadu-based tyre seeking suggestions for changes per cent previously announcements to boost real comes at a cost of Rs 4,800. in the Sensex pack cracking trade even as he seeks an ini- manufacturer had recorded in income tax rates for both estate and financial sectors. However the company is cur- 6.51 per cent, followed by tial settlement to calm an 18- net profits at Rs 29.57 crore individuals and corporates as "As regards direct taxes, rently giving a discount of 25 SBI, Axis Bank, Vedanta, Sun month trade war, adding to the during corresponding quarter well as in indirect taxes such as justification for the same." After her maiden budget while forwarding your pro- per cent till December 31," Pharma, ICICI Bank, uncertainty over the deal of previous year, TVS excise and customs duty. "Your suggestions and views on July 5, Sitharaman on posals, please take into con- ClearTax founder and CEO IndusInd Bank, ITC, Infosys between the two countries. Srichakra Ltd said in a BSE The November 11 circular may be supplemented and jus- September 20 announced a sideration the recent initiatives Archit Gupta told PTI. and Tech Mahindra, shed- Bourses in Shanghai, Hong filing. For the half year ending asked industry and trade asso- tified by relevant statistical cut in corporate income taxes of the government to reduce At discounted rate and full ding up to 3.69 per cent. Kong, Tokyo and Seoul settled September 30, 2019 ciations to give "suggestions for information about the produc- for domestic companies to 22 corporate tax rates applicable enrolment rate, back of the On the other hand, TCS, up to 1.82 per cent lower vio- standalone net profits was at changes in the duty structure, tion, prices, revenue implication per cent from 30 per cent pre- to domestic companies" pro- envelope calculation shows RIL, HUL, Maruti and NTPC lent protests in Hong Kong. Rs 46.51 crore, as compared rates and broadening of tax of the changes suggested and viously. This would bring effec- vided they do not avail of any that the company will be rose up to 3.76 per cent. Exchanges in Europe were to Rs 63.53 crore recorded base on both direct and indi- any other information to sup- tive corporate tax rate, includ- other tax rebate or concession, able to generate business of Posing questions over the also trading in the red in their same period last fiscal. rect taxes giving economic port your proposal," it said. ing all additional levies, to the orders said. Rs 100 crore. much-anticipated truce deal, respective early deals. The standalone total income for the quarter under review was at Rs 546.72 crore as against Rs 636.49 crore Indian Hotels registered a year ago. ‘Govt to push OSH shares climb ‘Engineering exports decline 6 pc in Sep’ PNS n NEW DELHI The country's monthly decline and fifth in 6% on Q2 profit fiscal 2019-20, the engineering Code for passage in Falling for the fourth straight engineering exporters body said. PNS n NEW DELHI month, India's engineering shipments contribute Engineering exports from exports declined over 6 per cent 25 % to the overall the country witnessed over 6 Budget session’ Shares of Indian Hotels to USD 6.36 billion in per cent decline in Company on Wednesday September as against USD 6.77 merchandise exports September, dropping in all PNS n NEW DELHI climbed over 6 per cent after billion in the same month last months of fiscal 2019-20 bar- it reported a consolidated net fiscal, EEPC India said on ring May, it added. Adani Green The government will push profit of Rs 69.30 cr for the sec- Wednesday. including the US, European In September 2019, ship- Energy Q2 profit at Occupational Safety, Health ond quarter ended September. The country's engineering Union, Middle East, South ment of Indian engineering and Working Conditions The company's stock ral- shipments contribute 25 % to the down is biting engineering Asia or even CIS countries, products stood at USD 6.36 bil- Rs 102 cr (OSH) Code in the Budget lied 6.08 per cent to close at overall merchandise exports. exports, suffering setbacks in with September shipments lion as against USD 6.77 NEW DELHI: Adani Green session of Parliament for Rs 155.40 on the BSE. During A clearly visible global slow- almost all major destinations conceding fourth straight billion. Energy on Wednesday posted approval, said Labour Minister the day, it jumped 7.84 per a consolidated net profit of Rs Santosh Gangwar on cent to Rs 158. 102 crore profit for the Wednesday. At the NSE, it gained 6.17 September quarter of 2019- The Code was introduced in per cent to close at Rs 155.60. 20. The company reported a the Lok Sabha on July 23, In traded volume terms, ABB India Jul-Sep net profit soars to Rs 79 cr loss of Rs 188 crore in the 2019. It is expected to enhance 2.35 lakh shares of the com- year-ago period, a BSE filing the coverage of workers man- Santosh Gangwar pany were traded on the BSE PNS n NEW DELHI lag, the company said in a said. Total income rose to Rs ifold and also merge 13 central and over 48 lakh shares on statement. 711.96 crore in the second labour laws into a single code the NSE during the day. ABB India's standalone net While electrification and quarter from Rs 458.89 crore We will definitely bring which would apply to all estab- the Occupational The Tata Group firm on profit more than doubled to Rs motion businesses continued a year ago. "Adani Green lishments employing 10 or Monday reported a consoli- 79 crore in the quarter ended the solid growth pattern, Energy continues to expand more workers. Safety, Health and dated net profit of Rs 69.30 September 30, 2019, mainly robotics and discrete automa- and invest in the renewables It will subsume 13 labour Working Conditions (OSH) Code, crore for the second quarter due to higher revenues. tion and industrial automa- spectrum following the laws relating to safety, health 2019, in the Budget Session ended September 30, 2019. The company follows January tion are facing challenges in government's mission to be and working conditions. These SANTOSH GANGWAR It had posted a loss of Rs to December financial year. navigating sectoral head- the world's largest renewable include the Factories Act, Labour Minister 5.57 crore in July-September ABB India had posted a net winds, it added. Javadekar takes energy expansion programme 1948, the Mines Act, 1952, and period a year ago, Indian profit of Rs 36 crore in the The quarter was also of 175GW till 2022. The the Contract Labour Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) quarter ended September 30, marked by orders for smart charge as Heavy company will continue to (Regulation and Abolition) Parliamentary standing com- said in a filing to the BSE. 2018, a BSE filing said. rose 5 per cent year-on-year cities in Ranchi and the ancient provide reliable, sustainable, Act, 1970. mittee has sought public com- Total income rose 4.83 per Total revenue of the com- (YoY) to Rs 1,606 crore. city of Ujjain for smart power Industries Minister round the clock green power "We will definitely bring ments on the Code," the min- cent to Rs 1,028.57 crore pany rose to Rs 1,746 crore Service orders were up 16 distribution equipment like for India's growing power the Occupational Safety, ister told reporter on the side- during the quarter under in July-September from Rs per cent YoY led by process compact substations and ring PNS n NEW DELHI demands and needs," Health and Working lines of an event of Employees' review as against Rs 981.15 1,492 crore in the improvement and production main units. A steel major also Chairman Gautam Adani said Conditions (OSH) Code, State Insurance Corporation crore in the corresponding year-ago quarter. optimisation initiatives when placed a significant order on Prakash Javadekar on in a statement. 2019, in the Budget Session. (ESIC). quarter of the previous fiscal. The company's total orders private capex continues to electrification ArTuK panels. Wednesday took charge as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, two days after Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant resigned from Global stocks sink after Trump threatens more China tariffs the Union Cabinet. Javadekar also holds infor- PNS n BEIJING Washington agreed to roll back ed by growing violence in anti- mation & broadcasting, and some punitive tariffs imposed Trump's comments "served as a government protests. environment, forest and cli- Global stocks sank Wednesday in the fight over Beijing's trade The protests began in June mate change portfolios. after President Donald Trump surplus and technology ambi- reminder of the challenge that the two over a proposed extradition law Speaking to reporters here, threatened more tariff hikes on tions. The Chinese govern- sides face," said Jingyi Pan of IG in a and expanded to include Javadekar said he hoped the Chinese imports if talks aimed ment said last week that was demands for greater democra- additional charge was for a at ending a trade war fail to settled, but Trump denied that. report. However, she said, investors cy and other grievances. Hong temporary period and there produce an interim agreement. Trump's comments "served saw them as "positioning Kong tumbled into its first will be a regular arrangement Market benchmarks in as a reminder of the challenge statements," reducing their impact recession in a decade in the lat- in place thereafter. London, Frankfurt, Shanghai that the two sides face," said est quarter. "I have assumed charge of and Tokyo declined. Jingyi Pan of IG in a report. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 heavy industries and the Trump said Tuesday that an However, she said, investors Composite Index lost 0.3 per 0.8 per cent at 6,698.40. India's ended up 0.2 per cent while the related ministries. I hope it's agreement on the "Phase 1" saw them as "positioning state- cent to 2,905.24 and Tokyo's Sensex lost 0.3 per cent to Dow was unchanged. The for temporary period because deal announced last month ments," reducing their impact. Nikkei 225 sank 0.9 per cent to 40,215.20. Taiwan, New Nasdaq gained 0.3 per cent to there will be a regular "could happen soon." But he Wall Street closed Tuesday 23,319.87. Hong Kong's Hang Zealand and Singapore a record. arrangement thereafter. But, warned he was ready to raise with modest gains. Seng tumbled 1.8 per cent to declined. Momentum for the market as I was asked I have assumed tariffs "very substantially" if that In early trading, London's 13,222.13. France's CAC 40 500 index and the Dow Jones 26,571.46. Hong Kong shares, already has been mostly upward for the charge and will start fails. FTSE 100 declined 0.4 per shed 0.5 per cent to 5,888.55. Industrial Average were down South Korea's Kospi retreat- under pressure from the US- more than five weeks as wor- functioning right from today The two sides disagree pub- cent to 7,338.51 and Frankfurt's Wall Street, futures for the 0.3 per cent. ed 0.9 per cent to 2,122.45 and China tariff war and slowing ries about the US-China trade (Wednesday)," Javadekar told licly about whether DAX lost 0.5 per cent to benchmark Standard & Poor's In Asia, the Shanghai Australia's S&P-ASX 200 sank global demand, have been jolt- war have eased. reporters. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Thursday November 14, 2019

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

Vijayawada Thursday November 14, 2019 what’s brewing?

Christian Bale cursed Sonu Sood lends out by Dick Cheney support to Indian Badminton team over movie portrayal ctor Sonu Sood has decided to help the Indian Badminton team for the annual cademy award-winning at a party that (Cheney) was at, Special Olympics Asia Pacific. actor Christian Bale and she said, “Oh, I’m going to be A Besides motivating them personally, learned former US Vice seeing Christian tomorrow, you Sonu has also sponsored their travel and President Dick Cheney have anything to say to him?” stay during the Special Olympics, which A despised his portrayal in And he said, “Tell him he’s a is being held in Bangkok. Vice through a rude d**k.’” According to a source, the Happy New Year actor message he received from another Bale initially took the remark as a is taking keen interest in their training and is in con- parent at his son’s school. joke, but Cheney wasn’t laughing stant touch with the coach to check if there is any- The Dark Knight Rises star when he said it, “I went, ‘Oh, at thing that the team requires for the championship. gained weight to play the politician least he’s got a sense of humour,’” he “Sonu has always held sports in the highest in the 2018 biopic, and although shared. “And she said, ‘No, there regard. When he got to know that our Indian bad- his on screen performance won was no humour to it what- minton team will be going for such a prestigious him an Oscar nomination, it soever’”. competition, he didn’t think twice before offering his appears Cheney was not The Brit had previ- help. He is really excited to see how these six players impressed with the film, ously said he was- perform and make India proud,” the source added. reports aceshowbiz.com. n’t granted a “I wish them best of luck and I’m sure they will Bale says he only meeting with make India proud. My all support to them,” Sonu found out about President said. Cheney’s disdain for the George W. Bush’s project through a mutu- number two al acquaintance. prior to the “Strangely enough it shoot, so he was through my son’s could only hope school,” the actor recalled that Cheney was to Yahoo! Entertainment. pleased with the “One of the mums was film. Peter Andre’s strict dating rules for daughter inger Peter laughing. Andre says he is “Unless the lad’s dad was going to be very a priest, the mum a nun strict when his and the boyfriend was in S daughter, the church choir, in which Princess, 12, case I’d fully support the starts dating someone. relationship.” He found it funny to He added: “I said to her find out chef Gordon and (son) Junior they’ll Ramsay’s daughter Tilly need to be extra careful dating chef Gino when they’re older because D’Acampo’s son Luciano. whatever they get up to, it However, Pete admits he will always get back to the wouldn’t be happy if he was parents because of social in Gordon’s position, media. reports mirror.co.uk. “So the advice I’ve given In his column for a mag- them before they do any- azine, he wrote: “As some- thing is, ‘Would dad like it one on the outside, I think if he saw it?’” it’s brilliant (that Tilly is Princess and Junior, 14, dating Luciano), but if I are Peter’s children from found myself in a similar his marriage to Katie Price. position to Gordon and we He also has two younger were talking about children, Amelia and Theo, Princess, I’m not sure I’d be with his current wife Emily.

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

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