Follow us on: RNI No. TELENG/2018/76469 @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer Established 1864 Published From ANALYSIS 7 CELEB TALKS 10 SPORTS 12 HYDERABAD DELHI LUCKNOW A DOUBLE-EDGED RAJINIKANTH'S FASCINATION NO POLITTICS BEHIND MY BHOPAL RAIPUR CHANDIGARH SWORD FOR UTTARAKHAND SELECTION AS BCCI CHIEF: GANGULY BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN VIJAYAWADA *LATE CITY VOL. 2 ISSUE 7 HYDERABAD, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2019; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable CHIRU AS A CRUSADER AGAINST TEMPLE ENCROACHMENTS? { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com Southwest UP govt TRS and BJP in monsoon HC asks Govt, RTC staff dismisses 25K withdrawal home guards war of words over UP continues in TS PNS n LUCKNOW HYDERABAD: Withdrawal to end strike through talks home guards losing jobs line of the South-West mon- The Uttar Pradesh govern- soon began covering some l ment is doing away with PNS n HYDERABAD year. A decision to parts of coastal Andhra Directs Govt to submit report within two days on steps taken to end protest 25,000 home guards, saying end their services Pradesh and some more parts the state cannot afford the The sacking of was taken appar- of Telangana. As per IMD, PNS n HYDERABAD made during a heated new allowances the Supreme about 25,000 home ently in August. conditions will become The chief justice advised the exchange of words. Court has asked it to pay. guards by the Uttar Further, more than favourable for withdrawal of The Telangana High Court on government to appoint a He also expressed agony The daily allowance for the Pradesh govern- 99,000 home guards SW monsoon from the Tuesday directed the state gov- permanent managing over the suicide committed by home guards is now Rs 672, ment has triggered a are likely to lose reg- remaining parts of the coun- ernment and striking employ- director for TSRTC as a the employees and said the up from the Rs 500 before the war of words between ular employment, as try and simultaneous com- ees of the state road transport prelude to open a debate strike left indelible scars in the court order in July. TRS and BJP. The UP the state government mencement of North-East corporation to set aside their with workers even as he mind of the workers. The government said this government on has cut the number monsoon rains over south-east differences and work towards opined that the present The chief justice advised would have cost the state an Tuesday removed of days required to India during subsequent 48 an amicable settlement. crisis should be resolved the workers to show a sense of extra expenditure of Rs 10 to home guards report for duty hours. The withdrawal line of A division bench, compris- within the parameters of accommodation to have the Rs 12 crore every month. deployed across from 25 to 15 days. South-West Monsoon passes ing Chief Justice Raghvendra S Industrial Disputes Act discussions with the govern- It, therefore, decided not to police stations and With Telangana through Tuni, Hanamkonda, Chauhan and Justice A ment. The division bench deploy home guards meant traffic signals in the witnessing similar Bidar, Solapur, Ratnagiri. Abhishek Reddy, hearing a adjourned the matter to for security at police stations State, numbering over situation, TRS and In its update on Tuesday, batch of petitions on the strike, a debate with workers even as deemed to have been dis- October 18 with a direction to and traffic signals. The home 25,000, reportedly due to BJP supporters began a IMD said conditions are said the standoff was causing he opined that the present cri- missed from their service. both the parties to inform the guards are not permanent fund crunch. war of words. It may be men- becoming favourable for fur- hardship to the public. sis should be resolved within In such a scenario, it would court about the steps taken by employees and are recruited This decision came after the tioned here that Chief Minister ther withdrawal of South- The state government can- the parameters of Industrial not be possible nor advisable them towards resolving the on a casual basis. Officials budget of the department K Chandrashekar Rao has West monsoon from some not ignore the inconvenience Disputes Act. for the court to ask only the issue. To this, TSRTC-JAC said a large number were started to go haywire, with gone on record that 48,000 more parts of central Bay of caused to the public, the court Counsel for the corporation workers to call off the strike as (joint action committee) leader taken on in April. The payments to home guards striking employees were 'self- Bengal, some more parts of said. The chief justice advised informed the court that the a precondition for negotia- E Ashwathama Reddy said Supreme Court in July, how- being hiked on par with the dismissed' as they did not south India, remaining parts of the government to appoint a government was in no mood to tions, the counsel said. they were ready to hold talks ever, meant a hike in the cost pay given to police personnel report for duty before the west India and some more permanent managing direc- go for conciliation as Chief To this, the chief justice said with the government provided of deploying them. on the basis of an order issued 'deadline' set by him-6-00 pm parts of central Arabian Sea tor for the Telangana State Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao he too has read the news the unions were invited, until The home guards were by the Supreme Court. on October 5th. during the next 24 hours. Road Transport Corporation had declared that many of the reports and that such utter- then the strike would go on. deployed through a govern- The 25,000 home guards in ContinuedonPage3 (TSRTC) as a prelude to open striking employees were ances should be taken as once Continued on Page 4 ment order dated April 3. question were recruited last Continued on Page 4 Kerala HC Two-yr-old serves notice boy dies after TRS hopes high on KCR's to Mohanlal in consuming ivory case magic in Huzurnagar KOCHI: The Kerala High spiked cola l Court on Tuesday served a PNS n MANCHERIAL Plans big public meeting on October 17 notice to superstar Mohanlal on a petition that the per- In a tragic incident, a two-year K VENKATESHWARLU ing to influence voters as the mission granted to him to old boy died and another child's n HYDERABAD constituency is the stronghold keep elephant tusks should condition was stated to be seri- of Congress, with TPCC chief be cancelled. ous as they consumed cool The ruling Telangana Rashtra and Nalgonda MP N Uttam The Chief Justice S. drink laced with a pesticide at Samiti (TRS) party is banking Kumar Reddy winning three SC to conclude Manikumar after hearing Perkapalli village, in Bellampalli heavily on party supremo and times consecutively. This time the petition filed by a former mandal on Monday night. The Chief Minister K TRS has to counter the influ- hearing on Forest Service official Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi incident came to light on Chandrasekhar Rao's magic ence of BJP and TDP candi- ordered the notice to be in New Delhi on Tuesday Tuesday. to work in the Huzurnagar dates too. TRS leaders have Ayodhya today served to the superstar and The deceased was identified bypoll. Hence, it has pulled out alleged that BJP is helping posted the case for further as Banoth Arun, son of all stops for the October 17 Congress in this bypoll indi- PNS n NEW DELHI hearing after two weeks. The Guv Tamilisai briefs Modi, Tirupath, a farmer from public meeting in which KCR rectly to consolidate perceived case first surfaced in 2011, Perkapalli. The other child, is expected to take part. The 'anti-KCR votes'. The hearing in Ayodhya following an income tax raid Banoth Aishwarya (4), daugh- idea is to swing the votes dur- For TRS, winning the seat title dispute case is likely to at the superstar's home in ter of the farmer, was hospital- ing the October 21 by-elec- has become a prestige issue. end on October 16 instead Kochi, when it came to light Amit Shah on RTC strike ized. Arun died while under- tions. Although CPI initially agreed of October 17, with Chief that he was in possession of PNS n HYDERABAD through tumultuous times going treatment at a hospital in Towards this end, TRS has (MLC), Sheri Subhash Reddy to extend its support to TRS, Justice Ranjan Gogoi hinting elephant tusks and the Forest since October 5, when the stir Karimnagar on Monday deployed more than 700 lead- (MLC), Thakkallapally the latter's stance on the ongo- that the argument in the 70- department took up the case. Telangana Governor was launched ahead of the evening around 7 pm. He and ers, apart from its 20 star cam- Ravinder Rao, Bapu Rathod ing RTC strike threw cold year-old dispute will come to Tamilisai Soundararajan on Dasara festival, against the Aishwarya fell ill after drinking paigners, for making an (MLA), Pochampally Srinivas water on the plan. CPI has an end on Wednesday itself. Tuesday rushed to New Delhi ominous warnings of Chief the cool drink that their father impact. The party is using the Reddy (MLC), Maloth Kavitha since withdrawn its offer to On the final day of the and met Prime Minister Minister K Chandrasekhar brought from his agriculture services of activists from (MP), Karne Prabhakar support the ruling party in the hearing, the Chief Justice Class one Narendra Modi as well as Rao. KCR has since hardened field. They were immediately Suryapet, Miryalaguda, (MLC), Bhanuprasada Rao Huzurnagar by-election. has allocated initial 45 min- Union Home Minister Amit his stance against the striking rushed to a hospital in Thungathurthy and Nalgonda (MLC), Gadari Balamallesh, The TRS is therefore afraid utes to Hindu parties fol- student dies of Shah to brief them about the RTC employees and over Mancherial and later shifted to constituencies for campaign- Shankar Naik (MLA), Bhaskar of the impact of these two fac- lowed by one hour to ramifications of the 11-day- 40,000 of them are now another hospital in Karimnagar ing. Rao (MLA), Nannapaneni tors on the outcome of bypoll Muslim side, and then four heart attack old TSRTC strike. deemed to have been sacked. as their condition deteriorated. Apart from KCR and party Ravinder (MLA), Banda in Huzurnagar. Therefore, slots of 45 minute each to RANCHI: A class one student The State has been going Continued on Page 2 ContinuedonPage2 working president as well as IT Prakash (MP), council chief according to sources, TRS may assorted parties involved in died of a heart attack in Minister KT Ramarao, the star whip Bodakunti solve RTC problem before the matter. This is then like- Jamshedpur on Tuesday, police campaigners on field include: Venkateshwarlu and Assembly October 20, if possible much ly to be followed by mould- said. According to the police, G Jagdeesh Reddy, Sathyavathi chief whip Vinay Bhaskar. before that date. ing of relief in the Ram class one student Vaishnawi Rathod, Puvvada Ajay Kumar However, the party is relying Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid fell on the ground during ED to quiz P Chidambaram, and Palla Rajeshwar Reddy mainly on KCR's public meet- Continued on Page 2 dispute. prayer time on Tuesday. She was taken to hospital where she died during treatment. The doctors said that the girl will arrest if required Baby's severed head dragged out of graveyard by dogs died due to a heart attack. According to her parents she PNS n NEW DELHI ends on Oct 17. Since his arrest quiz Chidambaram, also reject- PNS n HYDERABAD considering that the severed properly and dogs found the According to the police, was a heart patient and was on August 21, he has till Tuesday ed the Congress leader's plea head did not have any signs of body," said police inspector N Rajashekar had kidnapped a undergoing treatment. A Delhi court Tuesday allowed spent 54 days in custody — both seeking to recall the production In a gory sight, the severed head being operated upon by a sur- Kalinga Rao, adding that the baby girl, killed her by chopping The incident took place at the Enforcement Directorate of the CBI as well as judicial — warrant issued against him. of a newborn baby girl was gical instrument. baby was barely 20 days old. her head off on the Musi river Shiksha Niketan school of (ED) to interrogate former in nine spells. The court said After the court passed the recovered from a secluded place The severed head was spot- Following a probe, the police banks, and brought the severed Jamshedpur. "During prayer finance minister P three ED officials can interrogate order, Solicitor General Tushar near a graveyard at Banjara ted initially by residents at registered a case under Section head of the baby home on the time a staffer saw the girl Chidambaram in Tihar jail Chidambaram on Wednesday Mehta and Special Public Hills late on Monday night by around 9 pm on Road Number 317 of the IPC. "We are still night of January 31. He then left falling on the ground in the tomorrow, and arrest him if nec- after 8:30 am and asked the jail Prosecutor Amit Mahajan, cops. CCTV footage revealed 13 in Banjara Hills. "The head investigating the case and are the severed head on the terrace classroom. She was rushed to essary, in connection with the superintendent to make appearing for the ED, sought that the head of the child was appears to have been torn off the reviewing CCTV footage," said so it would catch the moonlight Tata Motors hospital by prin- INX Media money laundering arrangements in this regard. permission to question brought to the location by stray corpse by dogs. There is a prac- Rao. In January, a couple from as part of a black magic ritual. cipal Sushmita Dey and Vice case. The Congress leader's judi- Special judge Ajay Kumar Chidambaram, 74, in some dogs. Police officials ruled out tice of disposing of stillborn and Uppal area of Rachakonda was The couple believed that human Principal Rajani Pandey. cial custody in the INX Media Kuhar, who allowed the plea of space available in Rouse Avenue the possibility of black magic aborted babies at the graveyard. arrested for sacrifice of a three- sacrifice would help them bet- case, which was filed by the CBI, the ED seeking permission to court premises. behind the death of the child, But, the burial was not done month-old female child. ter their health. TODAY ALMANAC VOLTE-FACE After Savarkar, BJP may propose Month & Paksham: Ashwin & Krishna Paksha Tithi : Tritiya: Full Night KK says wasn't authorised to make talks offer Bharat Ratna for Godse: D Raja Nakshatram: Bharini: 02:22 pm PNS n MUMBAI "This is biggest irony of Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start PNS n HYDERABAD workers and the government. our times that while we are all any important work) As a senior TRS leader, K Keshav Rao is It, however, raises questions Slamming the Maharashtra celebrating the birth centenary Rahukalam: 12:01 pm – 01:28 pm TRS general secretary K considered to be a close aide of Chief Minister about KK's own credibility; BJP for mooting Bharat Ratna of Gandhiji, the BJP is seeking Yamagandam: 07:39 am – 09:07 am Keshav Rao has done an how he could make an offer award for V D Savarkar, Bharat Ratna to Savarkar, who Varjyam: 03:07 am – 04:49 am about-turn on talks with RTC K Chandrashekhar Rao, and his words about truce for negotiations without the Communist Party of India was an accused in his assassi- workers, a day after he with the striking workers were seen as having the CM's knowledge and confi- general secretary D Raja on nation case," Raja said. Gulika: 10:34 am - 12:01 pm appealed to them to call of dence; and what happened Tuesday said the ruling "The day may not Good Time: (to start any their strike and sit down for Chief Minister’s approval overnight that made him eat party may even pro- be far off for BJP to important work) talks with the government his own words. pose the honour for demand Bharat Amritakalam: 09:12 am – 10:55 am before things get out of hand. For his part, KK tried to Mahatma Gandhi's Ratna to On Tuesday, KK backtracked be a close aide of Chief on his tough stand against the minimize the damage saying killer Nathuram Gandhiji's assas- Abhijit Muhurtham: Nil completely and said starting- Minister K Chandrashekhar transport workers going on he would always side with the Godse. sin Nathuram ly he did not have the author- Rao, and his words about strike during festival season. RTC workers and not the The election Godse. This is HYDERABAD ity to invite RTC workers truce with the striking work- This, when CM had on many state, and that he was making manifesto of part of their agen- WEATHER for talks. ers were seen as having the occasions ruled out talks with efforts to bring the workers' Maharashtra BJP, da," the CPI leader Forecast: Thunderstorm Addressing media in the Chief Minister's approval. the RTC unions and said that issues to the notice of the released on Tuesday said said. Temp: 30/22 city on Tuesday, KK went to as a go-between in the dispute That raised a scenario of a the doors were closed on Chief Minister. So for now, the party will ask the NDA CPI is contesting 16 of the Humidity: 80% the extent of denying that he between the RTC employees possible withdrawal of the them. all that talk about "talks" was government at the Centre to 288 seats in the October 21 Sunrise: 06.09 ever said he would be holding and the government. Quite an strike and the RTC employees Now, with Keshav Rao just that - talk. Just words, that confer India's highest civilian Maharashtra Assembly elec- Sunset: 05.53 talks with the RTC unions. about-face, this. getting many of their going back on his statements, were later taken back. The award on Vinayak Damodar tions, Raja said. "Our prima- Current Weather Conditions And then he quickly added As a senior TRS leader, demands met, if not all. It also it's back to square-one in the RTC strike will indeed take Savarkar, popularly known as ry objective is to defeat the BJP Updated October 15, 2019 5:00 PM that he was always ready to act Keshav Rao is considered to hinted at CM KCR relenting stalemate between the striking some solving. Veer Savarkar. and it alllies," he added. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019 hyderabad 02 Jagan's bid to thwart BJP's expansion in AP dicey he politi- his charisma. TDP supremo entered politics in 2004 and possible expansion in AP by tral investigating agencies like Tcal situa- Chandrababu Naidu projected The TDP is now convinced that it successfully contested the Lok highlighting Modi govern- CBI & ED? tion in Andhra himself as a powerful coordi- can't face YSR Congress in future, Sabha elections on Congress ment's welfare schemes and Interestingly, similar Pradesh is slowly, nator and guide to all anti- ticket for two consecutive pitting the YSRC government attempts made by YSRC were but surely Modi forces in the country. given the present state of affairs in AP. terms and became Union min- as an obstacle to progress. thwarted by the central lead- PIN taking a The Telugu Desam Party is That is why it appears to be cozying ister at the behest of the then In these circumstances, ership of BJP in the pre- elec- POINT curious turn with now convinced that it can't up to the saffron party for reestablishing Congress president Sonia YSRC leadership reportedly tion scenario. The present the two major politi- face YSR Congress in future, Gandhi. She and her husband asked the couple to be in "one president of BJP AP unit and cal players in the state making given the present state of friendship and taking it to the 1999 chose different parties to con- party", implying Puradheswari former minister Kanna strategic moves. affairs in AP. That is why it level when TDP was a crucial supporter tinue their political journey should join YSRC. This devel- Lakshminarayana had made While the ruling YSR appears to be cozying up to the of the then NDA government headed after having served the opment has raised many ques- all arrangements to join YSRC Congress Party is wary of the saffron party for reestablishing Congress. tions among the cadres of then. BJP central leadership, machinations of a buoyant friendship and taking it to the by Atal Behari Vajpayee Purandeswari has been both parties: With what inten- however, asked YSRC not to BJP that has made no bones 1999 level when TDP was a M D RATNA KUMAR given a nominated post at the tion the leadership of YSRC admit its leaders. It was a big about its expansion plans by crucial supporter of the then Senior Journalist national level (Director, Air has 'specified' like that? What shock, yet YSRC conceded. involving its national leader- NDA government headed by plans can be thwarted in D.Puradheswari and Dr India) by the Modi govern- would be the fate of 'hidden Now, a similar situation ship, the Telugu Desam Party, Atal Behari Vajpayee. Andhra. Jagan has been inter- D.Venkateswara Rao (daugh- ment and she is working for friendship' that has continued prevails following Jagan's move after biting the dust in the elec- Therefore, Naidu seems to be acting with leaders of various ter and son-in-law of NTR) Prakasam district. Both lost in her better future in BJP. The till now? Is the YSRCP leader- to bring Purandeswari into tions, is desperately trying to exploring all options to re- constituencies with a view to contested the general election the elections. Bharatiya Janata Party has tar- ship preparing to settle scores YSRC with specific assurances regain its lost strength by establish a 'reliable link' with streamlining the party's orga- on behalf of two separate par- While the husband geted the YSRC government as with BJP? Is it really possible regarding their son's political mending fences with the saf- Modi! nizational set-up. As part of ties. Purandeswari contested remained calm thereafter, the it wants to cash in on the grow- for YSRC in its present polit- future! YSRC feels that organ- fron party. Andhra Pradesh Chief the exercise, he may have to on BJP ticket from the wife has been actively partic- ing popularity of the Modi ically precarious and sensitive isational strength is essential TDP was solely responsible Minister YS Jaganmohan rub BJP on the wrong side due Visakhapatnam LS seat and ipating in BJP programmes. government with regard to condition, considering Chief for retaining power in 2024. for breaking its ties with BJP in Reddy, on the contrary, is to various reasons. Venkateswara Rao was in the She is behind none in criticis- abrogation of Article 370 in Minister Jagan Reddy is facing Hence, the ruling party has to the pre-poll scenario on the believed to be thinking of For instance, prominent fray on YSRC ticket from the ing Jagan's government and its J&K. serious cases of economic gingerly curtail the attempts of assumption that Modi had lost ways in which BJP's expansion political couple Parchur Assembly seat in 'anti-people policies'. She BJP has sketched plans for offences being probed by cen- BJP to expand its base in AP. Cong lodges Man lynched Don't trust TRS' fake plaint against KTR bats for on suspicion Mahamood Ali of temple promises, says Uttam PNS n HYDERABAD theft PNS n HUZURNAGAR The Congress has filed a green action plan PNS n NIZAMABAD Telangana Pradesh Congress complaint with Central Committee (TPCC) president Election Commission A 25-year-old man was and Nalgonda MP Uttam Observer in Huzurnagar Asks Collectors to implement plans similar allegedly lynched by a group Kumar Reddy has urged the alleging that the TRS party of villagers on suspicion of voters of Huzurnagar leaders have violated the to ‘30-day action plan' in municipalities committing a theft at a tem- Assembly constituency not to Election Code of Conduct. ple in Nizamabad district, trust the fake promises being Congress election agents - PNS n HYDERABAD police said on Tuesday. The made by TRS leaders in their K Prabhakar Reddy and SA man, who works as a mason, campaign for by-election, to be Sampath Kumar, in their IT and MA&UD Minister was on Monday thrashed by held on October 21. complaint, alleged that the KTR held a video conference the group after he was caught Addressing a series of meet- Home Minister, Mahamood with District Collectors from allegedly trying to steal from ings in Mellacheruvu, Ali, along with his convoy the Secretariat here on the place of worship, a senior Nallabandagudem and other and escort vehicles, visited Tuesday. During the video police official said. places on Tuesday, Uttam TPCC president Uttam Kumar Reddy at a campaign in Huzurnagar on Tuesday villages bordering conference, the Minister The villagers later Kumar Reddy said more than Huzurnagar Assembly con- directed the Collectors to come informed the police who got 700 TRS leaders, including stituency and convened a up with a comprehensive san- the man shifted to the gov- Ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs The TPCC chief, Uttam Kumar Reddy, meeting with voters. itation plan, green action plan ernment hospital in and corporation chairmen said the TRS government has failed on "The Home Minister and a water usage plan within Nizamabad but he died with- were camping in Huzurnagar addressed the gathering of his one week for all new out responding to treatment, to mislead the voters. all fronts and not a single section of community, met every Municipalities. Minister asked the official said. The victim's "Don't trust their fake society was satisfied with the Huzurnagar voter personal- the Collectors to provide infor- MA & UD Minister KT Rama Rao at a video conference with Collectors on Tuesday wife told TV channels she promises. None of them were performance of Chief Minister ly thereby influencing the mation about the process of received a phone call on able to bring any develop- voters. RDO was seen present collection of waste material, Collectors to identify loca- municipalities, the Minister Monday night saying her ment in their own constituen- K Chandrashekhar Rao there and was observed to be recycling, etc in the plan. tions for dump yards, Faecal asked the Collectors to increase husband was caught alleged- cies. Many TRS MLAs have silent and calm," the Minister stated that the Sludge Treatment Plants, com- the number of public toilets ly trying to commit a theft went on record in Assembly Congress leaders alleged in recently held 30-day action posting centers, dry resource and She toilets. Minister stat- and beaten up before being complaining lack of develop- Rs. 3,000 crore. Similarly, he will pursue the same in future," their compliant. "On know- plan gave positive results in the collection centers, and sewage ed that the government has shifted to a hospital. ment in their areas and denial said Congress candidate and he said. The TPCC chief said ing that the Home Minister's gram panchayats. He said that treatment plants in the new already provided Swatch autos The caller then asked her of funds. They are not in a his wife Padmavathi Reddy that the TRS government has convoy was coming, the similar plans should be intro- municipalities. He also asked for collection of garbage from to visit the hospital. "I told the position to tour their own had a great track record in failed on all fronts and not a police checked every vehicle duced in the municipalities for the Collectors to ensure the door to door. He asked the col- caller they could have constituencies due to poor serving the people of single section of society was promptly but to the surprise, improving sanitation. Like replacement of streetlights lectors to increase the staff and informed the police about her performance. But they are Huzurnagar. satisfied with the performance the check post was removed gram panchayat workers, the with LEDs in the new munic- vehicles MA&UD Principal husband instead of beating thronging to your localities Stating that they had no of Chief Minister K and no police was found municipal staff should also be ipalities and also identify sites Secretary Arvind Kumar, him up. When I reached the seeking votes. Don't trust their children, Uttam Kumar Reddy Chandrashekhar Rao. He said when Home Minister's con- provided with insurance facil- to develop urban lung spaces. CDMA Director TK Sridevi, hospital on Monday morn- words as none of them will said they had considered peo- KCR has neglected all sections voy reached the constituen- ities, said Minister KTR. Keeping in mind the and HMWSSB MD Dana ing, I found my husband ever return to your locality ple of Huzurnagar as their chil- and did deliberate injustice cy," they alleged. Minister instructed the increasing population in the Kishore participated. dead," the wailing woman, after by-elections. They will dren and family members and with many groups. He con- holding her two-month-old completely vanish after end of dedicated their entire lives for demned KCR for not giving baby in her arms, said. Based poll campaign," he said. their service. "We've not any representation to Madiga on a complaint from her, a Uttam said as the MLA of changed in the last three community in his cabinet. He case of murder has been reg- Huzurnagar since 2009 he has decades and remained acces- accused CM KCR of insulting Harish distributes milch cattle istered and an investigation to brought immense develop- sible and accountable to our over 40 lakh Madiga popula- identify the accused was on, ment by executing projects people. We believe in ethics tion who constitute nearly PNS n SIDDIPET said the district requires 83 the official added. and schemes worth more than and moral based politics. We 12% of State's population. lakh of gunny bags to procure Siddipet MLA and Finance the paddy this year. Minister T Harish Rao has dis- He further informed that the tributed over 200 milch cattle district has already got 50 lakh here on Tuesday. On the occa- gunny bags. Stating that the Guv Tamilisai briefs Modi, Amit Shah on RTC strike sion, the Minister felicitated State government was expect- Continued from Page 1 Minister and the Home strike by RTC employees and State. BJP has taken on the rul- farmers, who have succeeded ing a bumper paddy harvest Minister assumes significance crippling of the public trans- ing TRS in Telangana aggres- in producing maximum yields this Kharif, the Minister said The State government has because it comes just a day after portation system in the state sively on the issue of TSRTC through organic farming. that farmers in Telangana cul- ruled out merger of RTC staff RTC JAC leaders met her at Raj for the past 10 days, causing strike. The saffron party reg- He further said that a total tivated paddy in a record 32 with the government, though Bhavan and complained against untold hardships to people istered its presence among of 273 cows were selected for lakh acre. it is the main demand of RTC the mishandling of their across the State. RTC employees protesting the distribution and on Stating that the govern- unions, which have two demands by the TRS govern- Sources said that the statewide. Its leaders urged Tuesday a total of 202 were dis- ment was expecting 80 lakh dozen other demands as well. ment headed by KCR. They Governor submitted a detailed Tamilisai Soundararajan to tributed. The Minister said an metric tonne of paddy harvest Talks between the govern- cited the suicides by RTC report to Modi and Shah on interfere, saying KCR has been insurance coverage of one lakh in the State, Rao said the ment-appointed panel and the employees and their protests the RTC strike and the conse- acting arrogantly and compli- would be given to each cow administration was prepared RTC Unions' JAC have reached across the state as the conse- quences thereof. Her meeting cating the problem. and the premium will be borne to spend over Rs 7 crore on a deadlock. At least, two RTC quences of mishandling by with Modi lasted nearly 40 RTC JAC leaders, on their by the government. He sug- Finance Minister Harish Rao at a programme in Siddipet on Tuesday arrangements alone for paddy employees have ended their KCR and sought her interven- minutes, signifying that the part, have remained unfazed by gested the farmers to take to procurement. District lives and hundreds of others tion to resolve the deadlock. Centre is keen on tracking KCR's threat to sack the strik- the organic farming in a sys- whopping 1.24 lakh acre land. harvest this Kharif season. Collector P Venkatrami are believed to be going Telangana BJP leaders also developments in Telangana ing employees summarily. They tematic manner. Speaking at a review meeting, He asked the concerned Reddy, PD, DRDO, Ch Gopal through harrowing experi- met the Governor and com- and is serious about breaking are coordinating with the saf- Meanwhile, he further said the Siddipet MLA said that the officials to procure the paddy Rao, Agriculture Officer, ences. plained against KCR for "push- the impasse. It is understood fron brigade in all their protests that the farmers in Siddipet government is expecting from 159 procurement centres Sravan and other officials The Governor's unsched- ing TSRTC into crisis" with his that Modi and Shah took stock and taking support of BJP state have cultivated paddy in a around 3 lakh tonnes of paddy from October 17 onwards and were present. uled meeting with the Prime lopsided policies which led to of the developments in the leaders at every possible step.

HYDERABAD 2-year-old boy dies after BULLION RATES ‘Terrorism biggest obstacle to development’ GOLD consuming spiked cola PNS n NEW DELHI tional provisions of the nation. ` 38, 237 (10 gm) I congratulate NIA for ` Giving the example of Continued from Page 1 The body of Arun was 63 Union Minister of State for exposing Pakistan's Jammu and Kashmir, Reddy brought to Perkapalli on SILVER Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy role in Pathankot, Uri, said that the state of Jammu It is learned that Tirupath Monday at 12.30 pm. The inci- ` 45, 565 (1kg) addressed the National Banihal and Handwara cases and Kashmir, despite being in found the bottle of cool drink, dent created a flutter in the dis- ` 265 Conference of Chiefs of of terrorist attacks and in the India, was acting as a separate left by some unidentified per- trict. ATS/STFs organised by the manufacturing and circulation sovereign state due to disrup- son, at his field and brought it Police have booked a case of National Investigation Agency tive and separatist activities. He home to give to his children. He suspicious death and taken up CHICKEN (NIA). Speaking on the occa- of fake Indian currency added that the Government of had kept it in the refrigerator, investigations. Cops are focus- G KISHAN REDDY RATES `/KG sion, Kishan Reddy congratu- India has merged the state of from where the kids grabbed it. ing on the crucial questions of lated the NIA and called terror- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jammu and Kashmir with Later, it turned out the cool who dumped the bottle in the Dressed/With Skin `142 ism a major challenge for the India by removing Article 370. drink was spiked with a pesti- agriculture field of Tirupath and Without Skin `162 country, a curse for any civi- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy at a meet on Tuesday national security challenges He noted that with the abroga- cide. The parents were devastat- who was the target of the poi- Broiler at Farm `98 lized society and the biggest were functions of its unique tion of Article 370, the ed to lose their son. soned drink. obstacle to modern develop- Kishan said that the NIA has done in the field of counter-ter- geography, diversity and region- Government has succeeded in ment. registered 286 serious terrorism rorism has emerged as a veri- al as well as global develop- crushing cross border spon- EGG He added that India has cases during its tenure of 10 table signature. He also con- ments. He enumerated funda- sored terrorism to and there `/ always been capable of meeting years since its inception. Out of gratulated the NIA for expos- mentalism, separatism move- would be all-round develop- RATES 100 such challenges. He outlined these, a professional investiga- ing Pakistan's role in ments, extremism, communal- ment of J&K as well as Ladakh. HYDERABAD 390 the importance of NIA in the tion of 210 cases has been suc- Pathankot, Uri, Banihal and ism and Maoist violence as the Reddy said that the biggest VIJAYAWADA 422 context of a detailed investiga- cessfully submitted in the NIA Handwara cases of terrorist major internal security chal- challenge before the tion of terrorist incidents and Special Courts. attacks and in the manufactur- lenges faced by India. He Government was to ensure a VISAKHAPATNAM 405 said that the organization was He noted that the success ing and circulation of fake emphasized that all problems peaceful environment in the RETAIL PRICE `3.90 vital to ensure national securi- achieved by NIA in such a Indian currency. and grievances should be solved country so that the fruits of (IN HYDERABAD) ty. Detailing the agency's work, short time and the work it has He remarked that India's peacefully within the constitu- development reach everyone.

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RIME CORNER Missing man's Land regularisation scheme announced body found HYDERABAD: The body of a man 90-day time limit for LRS; scheme applicable only who was reported missing for the GHMC to serve notices on illegal structures online last four days was found on the for plots renewed on or before March 30, 2018 campus of Osmania University PNS n HYDERABAD on Tuesday. He is suspected to New measure pre-empts errant builders going to court for stay order have committed suicide by The Telangana government PNS n HYDERABAD this month itself, and are also consuming poison, police said. on Tuesday announced land keen on posting information The deceased was identified as regularisation scheme (LRS) to To avoid delay in serving about the cases pending in Ramesh Goud, 33, who worked regularise unapproved and notices on builders of illegal courts. in a private firm in Ramnagar. illegal layouts for the newly- structures, the GHMC has Commenting on the move, Goud was missing for the last constituted municipal corpo- decided to serve notices of chief city planner Devender four days and a case related to it rations and municipalities. The demolition of such structures Reddy said they wanted to was booked in Musheerabad scheme will be applicable to online. The move also pre- place property tax notice, police station. Police sources said plots renewed on or before empts errant builders going to TDP bank details and such Goud's body was found amidst March 30, 2018. court for stay orders. other data in the computer bushes on 'C' Ground of the The government started tak- The GHMC is supposed to systems. university. Officials found an ing applications for regulari- application. service notices of demolition As regards pulling down empty liquor bottle and a soft sation on Tuesday and will HMDA will regula- Plots in the bed of water thrice on the builders of ille- illegal structures, the town drink bottle beside the body. No process these online only. It rise plots that fall bodies like river or nalas, and gal structures. The earlier planning rules say that a show- suicide note was found. Osmania has given 90 days' time for sub- in municipal in the Full Tank Level (FTL) or practice of serving notices cause notice should be served University police booked a case mission of LRS applications. Buffer Zone of any lake, pond, through post allowed errant as per the Section 452 (1) of and are investigating. The body corporations Penal charges are linked to Cheruvu or Kunta and in builders to deny receipt of the relevant Act and a second was shifted to the Gandhi land value i.e. more penal limits, while Shikam lands and other pro- notice on time or claim to not system which records infor- do not carry out demolition notice issued as per Section Hospital for an autopsy. amount for plots having high- others will be hibited categories will not be have received the notice at all, mation like the date of issue of of structures in spite of 452 (2) and a final notice as er market value and lower regularised regularised. Also, sites which and eventually let them notice etc. Besides, it facilitates issuance of notices for the per the Section 636, a senior ACB nets two penal amount for plots having are earmarked for Industrial approach courts for litigation. the notice to include photo- demolition. GHMC official said. treasury officials lower market value. Applicants by DTCP Use Zone or Recreational Use The town planning offi- graphic evidence like the Online issue of notices is The state government had will have to pay proportionate Zone or water body or open cials identified 500 illegal extent of deviation in the expected to help officials ver- introduced a building regu- SANGAREDDY: Anti-Corruption charges in case they have not ularised by DTCP. space use in notified Master structures four months ago. structure. Authorities feel that ify the progress on notices. larization scheme (BRS) four Bureau (ACB) sleuths caught made provision for the man- Applications have to be made Plans or Zonal Development They also identified encroach- it will have an immediate Provision has also been made years ago. Over 1.27 lakh had two treasury department officials dated open space for parks. to the respective ULB or UDA. Plans will not be regularised. ments on footpaths and other impact on illegal construction to punish officials in cases applied to regularise their while they were taking Rs 8,000 The HMDA will regularise Only 10 per cent of total The LRS approval will be government public spaces at activity. where action is not taken in structures. But even after the bribe from a government teacher plots that fall in municipalities amount or Rs 10,000, whichev- given within six months from 3,700 locations in the city. There are allegations that the stipulated time. expiry of the BRS, the illegal in Andhole on Tuesday. or municipal corporations lim- er is less, has to be paid as ini- the date of payment of full Now, the notices will be some GHMC staff who are Authorities are trying to construction activity did not A team of ACB officials led by its, while the others will be reg- tial payment along with the amount. issued through the DPMS hand-in-glove with builders introduce online notice system stop. DSP Ravi Kumar caught Assistant Treasury Officer Devendra Kumar and Senior Assistant, Chary, at the Treasury 1EME centre BE SAFE AND HEALTHY office. They were insisting on a Vijaya Dairy to open 500 bribe when the retired teacher visited the office for his post- celebrates retirement benefits. The teacher has approached the ACB which more outlets in city soon Corps' Day laid a trap to nab the accused. PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD

Man gets lifer for Minister for Animal The Army's 1EME centre sexually violating Husbandry Talasani Srinivas celebrated 77th Electronics Yadav, who chaired the Vijaya and Mechanical Engineers minor daughter Dairy Board meeting here on (EME) Corps Day at HYDERABAD: A 42-year-old Tuesday, decided to set up Secunderabad in the city on man was sentenced to life 500 more outlets of Vijaya Tuesday. Lt General Paramjit imprisonment for sexually Dairy under GHMC and Singh, Commandant of violating his 14-year-old HMDA limits. MCEME and Senior Colonel daughter at their residence in He asked the concerned Commandant, Corps of EME Chaderghat by a child-friendly officials to set up the outlets on and Brigadier Sandeep court on Tuesday. The accused either side of highways and dis- Bhalla, Commandant, 1EME committed the heinous crime in play huge hoardings advertis- centre paid tribute to martyrs November 2016 and threatened ing the outlets. The Minister Vijaya Dairy board members at the meeting on Tuesday of Corps of EME who laid the child with dire consequences further said that he would down their lives for the coun- that he would kill her mother soon call on Chief Minister soon, he said and added that ucts in theatres and through try. The occasion commem- and younger brother if she told K Chandrashekhar Rao to measures to use Vijaya ghee in electronic media and social orated the soldier craftsman's anybody. Based on a complaint get an order issued for use of all temples will be taken soon. media. Vijaya Dairy Chairman solemn pledge to the fallen A GHMC sanitation worker receives a safety kit from Valji Bhai Zala, national commissioner for Safai Karmacharis. Kits were lodged by the girl's mother, Vijaya Dairy products in all During the forthcoming Lok Bhuma Reddy, MD brethren that the corps will presented to all sanitation employees of the GHMC in the city on Tuesday police booked a case against the government offices and organ- Sammakka-Sarakka festival, Srinivasa Rao, principal secre- uphold their legacy and bring accused and arrested him. The isations. 150 Vijaya dairy outlelts would tary to animal husbandry glory to the country. The cer- court sentenced the accused, a Pricing of Vijaya dairy pro- be set up to boost sales. department Sandeep Kumar emony was attended by serv- driver, to life imprisonment ducst vis-à-vis the private dairy He called for giving wide Sultania and others were pre- ing and retired members of Global EduFest under Section 42 of POCSO Act. products would be considered publicity to Vijaya Dairy prod- sent. Eagles Fraternity. GHMC failed to bail out for students in TSRTC despite being told city tomorrow BJP advocate files Bi-polar disorder suspected Civic body was directed to bear PNS n HYDERABAD The Institute of Management loss incurred on buses servicing & Foreign Studies (IMFS) will in techie suicide incident host the 'Global Edu-Fest' for case against KCR the city, but it rarely did so students wanting to pursue Police say Raghuram was suffering from the educational programmes at PNS n HYDERABAD foreign universities. The one- over driver's death condition for the last 13 yrs and was on medication GHMC was asked day programme, which will Unlike the claims of the ruling to bear the losses have representation from 70 PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD tea with friends. However, TRS that the GHMC has been universities from eight coun- He alleged RTC Sridevi received a call soon paying for the losses in suffered by TSRTC tries, will be held at Hotel A police complaint was regis- driver Srinivasa An employee of an IT giant after informing her that her TSRTC, the civic body has in Hyderabad, as Marigold on Thursday. tered against Chief Minister K working as a software engineer husband leapt to death from an never bailed out the corpora- city services suffer The Global EduFest will be Chandrashekar Rao with the committed suicide committed suicide by jumping apartment building nearby," tion since 2016. Since the inaugurated by Dr DN Rao, Kanchanbagh police on as he was upset from a building on Monday. added the official. TSRTC employees took up losses due to low chairman of VNR Vigyan Tuesday by BJP advocate K over CM saying Police officials said that the Sources said that Sridevi fight, TRS leaders have been productivity levels Jothi Educational Trust. Karuna Sagar. techie suffered from Bi-polar was aware of Raghuram's con- repeating that the Chief Dileep Konatham, director of The advocate requested to striking workers disorder. dition before the marriage Minister was large-heartedly Digital Media of Govt of register an abetment to suicide were sacked The deceased person, 35- itself. She said that Raghuram making GHMC pay for the GHMC should bear the loss- Telangana and PVRK case against KCR and year-old Palaparthi Raghuram, was a loving husband and losses of RTC in Greater es suffered by TSRTC in Murthy, chairman of Gayatri Transport Minister P Ajay was an employee of Infosys. He took care of her and the child Hyderabad limits. Greater Greater Hyderabad limits, as Education Institutions will Kumar. He alleged that Minister KCR made a state- was married to Palaparthi very well. Hyderabad Zone (GHZ) of city services are generally attend the inauguration as Khammam driver Srinivasa ment that 48,000 striking Sridevi (32) and they have a "The disorder is associated TSRTC records Rs 43 crore known to suffer losses due to 'Guests of Honour'. Reddy committed suicide as employees dismissed them- daughter, Pragna (6). Police with episodes of mood swings losses per month at the rate of the relatively-low productivi- Education fair Global he was upset over the CM's selves by not joining the duty said that Raghuram and ranging from depressive lows Rs16 for every km that an RTC ty levels, despite higher occu- EduFest is being organised for statement that the striking before the expiry of the gov- Sridevi worked in the same to manic highs. The condition bus runs. pancy ratio in buses. The gov- the seventh year in a row by employees were dismissed ernment deadline, and ruled company, Infosys. While is very common in India with In December 2015, the ernment's directive to the IMFS, India's leading overseas from service. out taking back these employ- Sridevi is a software engineer, Palaparthi Raghuram more than 10 million cases GHMC general body agreed GHMC to keep funding the education consultancy. Global On October 12, TSRTC dri- ees into TSRTC roles. The Raghuram was a team lead. reported every year. Treatment to pay Rs 137.95 crore towards TSRTC to run the city services Edufest brings on to one plat- ver D Srinivas Reddy, chief minister rejected all the The couple lived in ing him to do so, he promised can help with the condition, losses incurred by TSRTC in has turned out to be an eye- form all the stakeholders in depressed after losing his job, demands of the striking Chandanagar. her he wouldn't. "On Sunday, but it can't be cured. It is a 2014-15. The then GHMC wash. the vertical 'Study Abroad' viz, attempted self-immolation at employees including the main According to the police, Raghuram again told his wife chronic condition that can Commissioner handed over a Transport researcher GSR students, universities, finan- his residence situated at demand for merger of TSRTC Raghuram was suffering from about his intention to end his last for years or be lifelong," cheque towards reimburse- Chaitanya said, "There was a cial institutions, agencies like Raparthi, Khammam, by with the government. The the Bi-polar condition for the life following which Sridevi said Shiny Sresta, a psycholo- ment of losses sustained by the mention of money due to British Council which hold pouring petrol on himself. extreme step due to the gov- past 13 years and was under began crying. Seeing his wife gist. TSRTC in city operations. TSRTC twice in 2015. In standardised tests like IELTS His son was also injured while ernment's decision to dismiss medication for the condition. crying, he promised her that he It is estimated that nearly Sources point out that even December 2015, the General etc. Representatives of US trying to save him. The driver's striking TSRTC employees, His father, Venkateswarlu, also won't take the step. On thirty percent of those diag- that cheque was not processed Body agreed to pay Rs 137.95 Consulate and Education US condition turned critical and which makes it clear that the suffers from the same illness Monday morning, the couple nosed with bipolar disorder and payments otherwise were crore for losses in 2014-15. too will conduct an informa- he was shifted to Apollo suicide was committed only and is bed-ridden. went to their office in the same will attempt suicide at least a rarity. In GHZ, the RTC This is the only time they actu- tion session on Study in US (DRDO) Hospital in due to the abetment by none The Police said that cab at 9 am," said Gachibowli once in their lives. The suicide operates about 3,747 buses, ally paid. I guess they were and the US visa process. Kanchanbagh where he passed other than the statements Raghuram told his wife mul- inspector R Srinivas. rate for people with bipolar but is reportedly down to 700 bound to do so because of the University representatives will away on Sunday. given by the Chief Minister tiple times over the past few "Sridevi called Raghuram disorder is twenty times that of due to strike. Government Order. The same hold seminars on various "The driver went into and Transport Minister" said months that he wanted to end around 10 am and he told her the general population, added The State government had General Body refused to cover topics of interest of visiting depression after Chief Sagar in the complaint. his life, but after her persuad- that he had come out to have the psychologist. earlier directed that the RTC's losses in 2016." students. ‘Open Day' at NIN on Fri Case against Cinepolis multiplex over ads Southwest monsoon PNS n HYDERABAD Complainant says showing ads that encroach into movie time is unethical, misuse of patrons' time withdrawal continues... National Institute of PNS n HYDERABAD October 14. "I spoke to the Nutrition, Hyderabad (NIN- Making patrons watch advertisements management and they said Continued from Page 1 winds prevail over the state. H) will observe an 'Open The KPHB police booked a to generate higher revenue during the that they were playing the For Hyderabad, IMD predicts Day' on Friday when the case against Cinepolis in time when the show is supposed to advertisements to generate rev- South-West Monsoon has rain or thundershowers institute will showcase its Kukatpally following a com- enue. It was after this that I been weak over Telangana, towards evening or night over scientific achievements and plaint about the management start is highly unethical, said Sai Teja approached the police," said Sai and IMD predicts light to the next four days. research facilities to students, delaying the screening of a film. Teja, who is head of PR & moderate rain or thunder For Andhra Pradesh, IMD the general public and local The complainant, Sai Teja, ical of the multiplex manage- on Tuesday. social media in FAC. showers at a few places over issued heavy rain warning media. Visitors will also get to from the Forum Against ment and disrespecting of the Sai Teja, who filed a police A case has been registered TS. However, IMD issued with thunderstorm and light- interact with scientists. Corruption (FAC) mentioned patrons and making them time of the patrons. This is complaint on October 9, said with the KPHB police names heavy rainfall warning with ning at isolated places in the The Open Day is being it as an "unfair trade practice" watch advertisements to gen- pure deficiency of service and that he had visited the theatre the management of Cinepolis thunderstorm accompanied districts of Krishna,Guntur, organised under the banner under the Telangana State erate higher revenue during the affects the plans made for the on October 8 for a movie that India Private Ltd and the oper- with at isolated places over Prakasham and Nellore of of India International Science Cinema Regulations Act, 1955. time when the show is sup- patrons," Sai Teja wrote in his was supposed to start at 4.30 ations manager of the mall as south TS for Tuesday. coastal Andhra Pradesh and Festival (IISF)-2019. "Committing a time to the posed to start, is highly uneth- complaint to the KPHB police pm. An FIR was filed on accused. Mainly low level easterly in all districts of Rayalaseema. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019 hyderabad 04 RTC PROTEST REMINISCENT OF TS AGITATION WITH THE EMPLOYEES OF TSRTC USING THE SAME PRESSURE TACTICS FOR THEIR ONGOING STRIKE, HISTORY APPEARS TO BE REPEATING ITSELF IN TELANGANA

PNS n HYDERABAD Suicides, shutdowns, 'Vanta We’ll stand by you, Warangal varpu' or cooking on roads and 'Dhoom Dham' or the cultur- al programme were all part of Bar association tells RTC staff the movement for statehood to Telangana. With the employees PNS n WARANGAL of state-owned Road Transport Hundreds of Corporation (RTC) using the In a major boost to the RTC advocates, same tactics for their ongoing strike, the Warangal Bar asso- strike, history appears to be ciation has extended its sup- representing repeating itself in Telangana. port to the striking employ- Warangal Bar K Chandrashekhar Rao, ees here on Tuesday. They association under whose leadership the even announced free legal aid took part in Telangana movement used all to the employees who are fac- these tools as part of the strat- ing job threat after the Chief a solidarity egy, is now at the receiving end. Minister's announcement march from the Over 48,000 employees of RTC (Left) Police arrest leaders of student unions during a protest at Bus Bhavan in that they were 'self-dis- court premises along with their family mem- Hyderabad on Tuesday. (Right) File picture of Osmania University students at a missed'. bers on Sunday participated in ‘Vanta Varpu’ programme on the varsity premises Hundreds of advocates, to the Kaloji 'Vanta varpu'. They cooked representing the Warangal statue area the food and ate it by the bar, led by the Bar association roadside. The scenes were rem- demands, the main being Often criticized by his oppo- KCR invited more criticism chief minister adopted 'divide talks, it is a big climb-down by president Lekkala Jalandhar iniscent of the Telangana agi- RTC's merger with the gov- nents for dictatorial attitude, from the employees and the and rule' policy by inviting the KCR," said a political analyst. Reddy, took part in a soli- Warangal urban district took tation between 2009 and 2013. ernment. KCR ruled out taking back the opposition who called him leaders of the government With JAC too showing readi- darity march from the court part in the rally, dharna and The same day a RTC driver Acting tough, KCR issued an striking employees and 'arrogant'. employees and promising to ness to accept Keshav Rao's premises to the Kaloji statue road blockades in the city. set himself ablaze in ultimatum to workers to return announced that no talks will be The occasion provided an address their pending issues mediation, this may be con- area and called upon the The normal traffic in the city Khammam as he was to work by 6 pm on October 5 held with them. Further anger- opportunity to all his rivals including pay revision. The strued as a victory of the strik- striking RTC employees not was paralysed for about an depressed over the Chief but only a few did. The TRS ing the striking employees, he including those who were with daily protests by striking RTC ing employees, irrespective of to feel disturbed as they have hour in the Bus depot Kaloji Minister sacking all the strik- boss did not like the open defi- unveiled plans to recruit tem- him during Telangana move- employees had started rattling the outcome of talks. Analysts got legal remedies to deal junction limits and the rally ing employees. The next day a ance, saying trade unions porary drivers and other ment to come on a common the TRS. The party leaders say the strike by RTC employ- with their issues. commenced at the Bus depot conductor hanged himself in which went on strike under employees and use more pri- platform. This was something were also worried over the ees broke the myth that no one The Bar association called area and passed through the Hyderabad as he, like all other previous governments can't vate buses. He directed the never witnessed since forma- impact this could have on the can challenge KCR. "There is upon the RTC employees Balasamudram area to the striking employees, had not dare to use the same weapon police chief to deal firmly with tion of Telangana. Student party's prospects in October 21 no doubt that KCR stands his not to commit suicides and Kaloji Junction limits. received the salary for against his government. any attempt to disrupt the bus groups too joined the protest in by-election to Huzurnagar authority challenged as never advised the families of RTC Addressing the striking September and a cheque he had He hit back by declaring that services being operated by support of the striking employ- Assembly seat. before. He may not be Ivan the workers to maintain peace employees, the political lead- issued towards his EMI for only 1,200 employees remained RTC with the help of tempo- ees to corner KCR. Telangana With the situation turning Terrible anymore," said Ravi, and support to the employees ers asserted that they would home loan had bounced. in RTC. For him, all other rary staff. Jana Samithi (TJS) leader M. grim following suicide of two who believes that other who are fighting for their just question the unilateral deci- At least three other employ- employees stood self-dismissed The analyst says KCR stood Kodandaram, who was with employees, KCR showed signs employees in the state may take rights. On Tuesday, the RTC sion of the government, sack- ees tried to commit suicide, for not joining the duty before exposed for his double stan- KCR during Telangana move- of softening his stand. Through a cue from their counterparts employees took out a massive ing all the employees, seri- giving a serious turn to the the expiry of the deadline. dards on strike. "His stand on ment, also called for another his trusted aide and advisor K. in RTC. rally in Hanamkonda city ously. The leader of CPM strike that began on October 5. "His stern warning was strikes was different earlier. 'Sakala Janula Samme' or the Keshav Rao, he sent the feelers Ravi also believes that the on Tuesday morning and Prabhakar Reddy said the The decision of Joint Action ridiculed as no one returned to He changed the stand as it suits mass strike which had lasted to the striking employees that strike has given the opposition they organised a road block- stand of government was Committee (JAC), comprising work. In fact his statement him. He also proved his eager- for six weeks in 2011 mount- the government is ready for much need shot in the arm. ade at the Kaloji junction ultimately harming the inter- RTC employee unions, to that there are only 1,200 in ness to privatise RTC," said ing pressure on the Centre. talks. "From refusing to take Major opposition parties may area. Communist parties, ests of the workers and it is in launch indefinite strike was the RTC proved grand success of Ravi. By not paying September Sensing that government back the striking employees to now try to assert themselves Congress leaders and BJP a way taking them towards a first major challenge to KCR in the strike," political analyst salaries to employees, espe- employees could also join now urging them to call off the and this could begin with leaders representing the negative side. six years. They had a list of 26 Telakapalli Ravi said. cially during the festival time, hands with RTC employees, the strike and come forward for Huzurnagar bypoll. Cabs make a killing as BJP MP Bandi Sanjay held PNS n KARIMNAGAR and BJP activists. MP Bandi Sanjay The police have arrested was taken into buses remain off road Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay custody by the PNS n HYDERABAD measures against the erring and others during a protest in police. Police cab and auto-rickshaw ser- the town on Tuesday. The saf- escorted him in a Ignoring diktats of the vices. Of the 1.40 lakh three- fron party staged a protest in special vehicle, Transport Department, cab wheelers plying on roads Karimnagar in support to the which he had service providers - Uber, Ola under GHMC limits, 85 per RTC strike. been carrying and so on - have been col- cent of them did not have any BJP activists organised a among the lecting peak hour fare and meters. The commuter has massive rally from Telangana activists. Activists surcharges on those who no option to fulfill the Chowk to Bus station along shouted slogans against the that the TRS regime was try- hire the cab services taking demands of the auto drivers. with MP Bandi Sanjay. The government during the move. ing to scuttle agitations with advantage of the skeletal ser- Similarly, cab services have police blocked the rally near A total of 150 activists, includ- the aid of police and asserted vices being operated by the been collecting inflated fares. MAKING IT COUNT: In solidarity with the RTC employees, Osmania University JAC member-students stage a unique Karimnagar bus stand, which ing the MP, were arrested by that the BJP would intensify RTC in view of the strike by As it is inevitable, the com- protest ‘Jal Deeksha' in Landscape Garden on the varsity premises, on Tuesday led to a clash between police the police. The MP alleged stir. the RTC workers. muters are availing the cab In adequate services and services. curtailed frequency of ser- The fare being collected vices, which are from Dilsukhnagar to CPM faults TRS returning to depot Secunderabad is Trade unions blame govt for losses in RTC by 6 or 7 pm Rs 300-350 for over strike daily, and can- the past 10 PNS n HYDERABAD also closed down its printing cellation of days as against RTC workers alleged that the government is adopting press. Security services have PNS n HYDERABAD night ser- the normal The RTC trade unions accused use and throw policy with regard to their issues. They been outsourced, depot audit vices, cabs fare of Rs 225. Chief Minister K has been outsourced. Did the CPM leader Raghavulu on and three- Now the fare Chandrashekhar Rao of adopt- even said that the TRS used RTC workers during TRS fought for statehood to Tuesday found fault with the wheelers have has become Rs ing use and throw policy as far ‘Sakala Janula Samme', but now declaring RTC Telangana only to make TRS government's stand on a field day in 650, rue com- as the RTC workers are con- workers' strike as illegal appointments on the basis of the RTC workers' issue. Chief exploiting the muters. As cerned. The TRS used RTC outsourcing of services. Now Minister K Chandrashekhar general public. against the normal workers during 'Sakala Janula the government is embarked Rao's refusal to invite the JAC The cab services are fare of Rs 120 the Uber Samme', but now declaring workers suspect a conspiracy to undertaking. In 2014, the workers. on a plan to outsource bus ser- leaders for talks demonstrates accused of collecting addi- cab service collected Rs 220 RTC workers' strike as illegal, loot the RTC assets through RTC staff strength was 57,000. The woman conductors are vices. his egoistic nature, he said. tional fare in the name of the from a passenger to take they said. encouraging benamis to file These many employees helped working more than eight How can the RTC workers He charged the CM with peak hour services and col- him to Lingampalli from They felt let down as the CM tenders. the RTC operate buses to 125 hours elsewhere in the state, be held accountable for the trying to gift away the RTC to lecting surcharges citing non- Manikonda, misusing the used their services during the The Telangana movement crore KM. Even after retiring barring the Hyderabad city, as RTC's accumulated losses. If his followers. "TRS claims to availability of cab services as peak hour fare. Most of the course of Telangana agitation was fought on the grounds of of 6,000 employees from ser- their duty does not end in 8 the workers should be blamed, have achieved Telangana requested by commuters. people rely on Uber and Ola and trying to ditch them now due share in water, funds and vice subsequently, 50,000-odd hours. RTC workers are brav- the RTC would not ended up through movements, but is The inflated cab fare became for their needs, in spite of by going back on his promise appointments. But the RTC workers helped the transport ing 48 degrees hot sun during winning so many awards in acting in an inimical way unbearable and travel with- there are many new players to merge the RTC with the workers state that many of the undertaking run its buses peak summers working dou- reduction of accident rate, towards the RTC workers, in the city has become bur- in the field, because of their government. They even drivers and conductors are to132 crore KM, which is a sure ble shifts. Some of the employ- conserving fuel and so on. who are observing strike in densome. The auto-rickshaw popularity. accused the govt of defaulting sometimes working double sign of increasing the produc- ees succumbed to sun stroke The annual hike in fuel support of their demands," he drivers, who collect higher People commuting to far payment of Rs 1,052 crore to shifts at the cost of their health tion. exhibiting their loyalty to the price would burden the RTC said. It was not right on the fare even on normal days, are off plces like Hi-tech city, the TSRTC after collecting since there were no recent In spite of this, the RTC has organization. to the tune of Rs 25 crore. The part of the government to looting the commuters tak- Madapur, Financial District, motor vehicles tax. recruitments in the RTC, been sustaining losses only In spite of putting such RTC consumes at least 25 find fault with the RTC work- ing advantage of the bus Kondapur and other IT cor- Dismissing the existing RTC which has been affecting their because of the government's hard work, the RTC is closing crore liters of fuel per annum. ers without first inviting them strike. ridors have been facing many staff and asking the new health. failure to run it on profitable down many of its facilities like Even if the hike in fuel for talks, he said and pledged The Transport problems because of the RTC recruits not to join any union The losses of the RTC are lines, say the agitating RTC tyre rebutton shed in price per year is Re 1, the bur- the CPM's support to Department initiated no strike. show the dictatorial face of the attributed to the government's workers. But, the government Warangal and invited tenders den would be at least Rs 25 October 19 bandh. Chief Minister. The RTC failure in running the transport is slinging mud on the RTC from private parties. The RTC crore. TRS hopes TRS and BJP in HC asks Govt, Raise seed spice crops, ryots told war of words over n PNS HYDERABAD UP homeguards RTC staff to end high on KCR's Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy on losing jobs Tuesday declared that the strike through talks magic... State government would Continued from Page 1 urge the Center to locate Continued from Page 1 accusing Chief Minister Continued from Page1 the spices research center BJP in Telangana has come out Rao and Transport Minister in Telangana as these crops in full support of TSRTC strike and The strike by nearly P Ajay of abetting the sui- At the same time, the party leaders are specific to Asian coun- its leaders have been on ground 48,000 employees of differ- cide of TSRTC driver are making elaborate arrangements for tries alone because of the supporting the employees. TRS ent unions of the TSRTC Srinivas Reddy who com- the public meeting to attract voters and climatic conditions. supporters are pointing out that demanding fulfillment of mitted self-immolation in translate them into votes to ensure the Participating as chief BJP, which had stood up against their demands began on Khammam last week and victory of their candidate. guest at a state-level sem- sacking of RTC employees, was October 5 across the state sought registration of a case Election in-charge Palla Rajeshwar inar on spices held at Red supporting termination in a state resulting in its buses staying against them. Reddy said on Tuesday that the Hills here, he identified the Minister Niranjan Reddy addresses a gathering at a programme in Hyderabad on Tuesday ruled by the saffron party. TRS fol- off the roads, causing The complainant alleged party was making arrangements in a current trend as cultivation lowers dubbed BJP's support to inconvenience to com- the driver went into depres- grand manner. "The people of of organic crops. He want- of farmers. He asked a farmer, he said that cul- culture would become prof- RTC strike as 'crocodile tears' as the muters. sion after the chief minister Huzurnagar are eagerly waiting to ed farmers to cultivate only farmes to cultivate spices tivation of coriander as an itable, he said. Agriculture BJP-ruled state is no different. Since the strike began, made a statement that the see and listen to the speech of KCR," those crops which meet and leave the responsibil- inter-crop in an acre of cot- principal secretary C BJP supporters said that home two employees have ended striking employees got he said. All sections of the con- people's needs. ity of marketing them to ton field netted Rs 60,000. Parthasarathi, horticulture guards were a voluntary force and their lives and three themselves 'self-dismissed' stituency people were getting ready Crops can be exported the Government. He advised farmers to tend director Venkatrami Reddy, that they were hired recently on attempted suicide. by not joining duty before to attend the KCR's public meeting. to anywhere in the world, He encouraged the country chicken. Claiming national research center for need basis. The saffron party main- The chief minister had the October 5 deadline. It would be a trend-setter, he said. he said. CM K farmers to raise species himself to be a farmer, he seed spices director Dr tained that home guards were paid ruled out talks with the A police official said a People of Huzurnagar were fortu- Chandrasekhar Rao went crops and assured them to said that hewould cultivate Gopal Lal and farmers from on daily basis and not on month- employees or taking them case over the driver's death nate as they wanted development. on record on the floor of supply fertilizers and seeds spices and share the expe- Nirmal, Adilabad, ly salary like in the case of RTC back, terming the agitation had already been registered TRS would find permanent solution the state legislative on subsidy. The CM rience with the farmers. Vikarabad, Kamareddy, employees; so, it was like com- as illegal. by the Khammam district to the problems of Pulichinthala vic- Assembly that the TRS focused special attention Only when farmers cul- Sangareddy and Nalgonda paring apples with oranges. Meanwhile, a police police and the lawyer's tims and issues concerning the government would go to on marketing of crops. tivate crops to meet food districts took part in the However, two wrongs don't make complaint was filed by complaint was forwarded to Revenue Department, he said. any length for the welfare Quoting the experience of demands of world, the agri- conference. a right. advocate K Karuna Sagar them. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Manmohan to meet press and When Abhijit Banerjee spent 10 days in Tihar jail eminent personalities in Mumbai bhijit Banerjee, the Indian-origin econo- The world-renowned PNS n NEW DELHI Amist who won the economist, recognised for The party has sent an Nobel prize on Monday, spent In the run up to Maharashtra invitation, titled 10 days in Delhi's Tihar jail for his work on global poverty elections, the Congress is pitch- "Words of Wisdom on participating in a protest as a alleviation, says in the Congress spreading ing high on slowdown in student of Jawaharlal Nehru Indian economy. The party Indian Economy by University. article that the police rumours over Article has decided to field former Dr. Manmohan Singh". In a scenario not unlike the action was backed by 370: Modi Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan The venue is Garware 2016 JNU sedition row, a Singh on October 17 to lend a bunch of JNU students was Congress government at CHARKHI DADRI (HARYANA): credible voice against the gov- Club Banquets at arrested and "beaten up" by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ernment's policies on the eco- Wankhede Stadium, police in 1983 for "gheraoing the Centre and Left- on Tuesday accused Congress nomic issues. Mumbai the vice-chancellor in his leaning faculty leaders of spreading rumours The party has sent an invi- house for the umpteenth time" the article. over Article 370 in India and tation, titled "Words of for expelling the president of The world-renowned econ- the world. While addressing a Wisdom on Indian Economy state. The list is being Maharashtra. The Congress President Rahul Gandhi has the student union. omist, recognised for his work an attempt by the State to rally at Charkhi Dadri in poll- by Dr. Manmohan Singh". The finalised, a source told IANS. is also fighting an internal also targeted the Modi In an article, published in on global poverty alleviation, establish the lines of authori- bound Haryana, Modi said the venue is Garware Club Important people from all battle, as many leaders have Government on economic Hindustan Times in 2016, says in the article that the ty. We are the boss they were people of the state have Banquets at Wankhede walks of life are being invit- defected to the ruling com- slowdown. He said that the Abhijit Banerjee shared that he police action was backed by telling us, shut up and behave," decided to put their stamp on Stadium, Mumbai. ed to meet Manmohan Singh, bine. The infighting is out in government is not interest- and his friends were kept in Congress government at the Abhijit Banerjee said in the the clean and transparent The former Prime Minister a source said. the open with Sanjay ed in providing jobs, but is Tihar jail for 10 days and were Centre and Left-leaning fac- 2016 article. administration of the BJP will be addressing a Press The party is engaged in Nirupam accusing Delhi only diverting attention of beaten up. "We were beaten (I ulty. He said there were alle- Drawing parallels to the government and bring it back Conference and will meet high-pitched battle with the leaders of sidelining him. the public by talking some- was) and thrown into Tihar gations that the student body JNU sedition row, hitting to power. "People of Haryana eminent personalities of the incumbent BJP-Shiv Sena in The Former Congress thing else. jail, charged not quite with president was expelled to insti- headlines at the time, Abhijit have decided to bring BJP back sedition, but attempt to mur- gate protests, which could be Banerjee said that the govern- to power," Modi said. With der and the rest. The charges used to change admission pol- ment intervention in the mat- wrestler Babita Phogat entering were eventually dropped thank icy, which gave weightage to ter once again said that it into the political 'dangal' as the God but not before we spent 10 students from rural areas. wants to establish authority BJP candidate for the Dadri days or so in Tihar," he said in "What it undoubtedly was is over the university campus. assembly seat, Modi said Piyush Goyal flags off daughters of Haryana have proved their mettle in all fields. "During an informal meeting, Indian bizman in Chinese President Xi Jinping nine Sewa Service trains Judges' vacancies in told me he has seen PNS n NEW DELHI Dubai buys tickets Dangal movie," Modi said. "Mahre Choree Choroon Say In a bid to achieve last-mile Shortage of anti- to send 13 foreign Kam Hey Ke," he said in high courts on the Haryanvi. connectivity for people travel- ling between small towns and rabies vaccine in prisoners home major cities, Railways Minister Pak as India, Maharashtra unit of Piyush Goyal on Tuesday rise: Law Ministry data flagged off nine 'Sewa Service' China halt supply BJP proposes Bharat trains saying the national PNS n NEW DELHI judges. In case of appoint- Ratna for Savarkar transporter is taking transfor- PNS n KARACHI ments to the Supreme Court, mational steps for the future. While the Supreme Court is the collegium consists of five MUMBAI: Maharashtra BJP According to railways, out of The halt in the supply of working with its full sanc- top judges of the top court. unit on Tuesday said it will ask these, five trains will run on a He said for the Prime cheaper anti-rabies vaccine tioned strength, vacancy of High court collegiums short the party-led NDA government at the Centre to confer Bharat daily basis, whereas the rest of The tea-seller at Minister's vision for the coun- from India and China has led judges is on the rise in the 25 list candidates for their respec- them will run six days a week. try, railways will play an to an acute shortage of the high courts of the country, tive high courts and send the Ratna, India's highest civilian that Vadnagar award, on Vinayak Damodar The Ministry of Railways important role for the future. life-saving drug in Pakistan's according to latest Law names to the law ministry. station has PNS n DUBAI Savarkar, popularly known as had recently approved 10 trains The Minister also thanked the Sindh province as it grapples Ministry data. The ministry, along with Veer Savarkar. In its election under its 'Sewa Service' initia- become the railway employees for showing with increasing incidents of The figures released by background check reports manifesto, released by BJP tive for better connectivity Prime Minister of dedication to improve railway dog bites, an official said. the ministry on by the Intelligence A Dubai-based Indian busi- working president J P Nadda, between smaller towns and facilities. Naseem Salahuddin, Director October 1 show that Bureau, forwards it nessman has bought one- the state unit also sought the important cities. the country, by Goyal further said that of of the Rabies Free Karachi the high courts to the Supreme way tickets for 13 foreign honour for social reformers Speaking at the flagging off connecting these 9 trains, a train will also Programme, said that there is a faced a shortage of Court collegium prisoners, including from ceremony here along with go from Vadnagar to Mehsana. big difference in the price of the 420 judges -- the for a final call. Pakistan, Bangladesh, China Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Vadnagar with Phule, a party leader said. The Union Ministers Dr. Harsh "The tea-seller at that Vadnagar vaccine imported from India as highest till now The govern- and Afghanistan to return manifesto speaks of "pursuing Vardhan, Dharmendra Mahesana, station has become the Prime compared to the one purchased this year. ment has main- home after they were released the matter with the Central Pradhan and Minister of State railways has Minister of the country, by from other countries. The vac- As on October 1, tained that appoint- from prison here, a media government," the leader said. for Railways Suresh C. Angadi, connecting Vadnagar with cine imported from India costs the high courts were ment of judges in the report said on Tuesday. Many BJP leaders look up to Goyal said: "Indian Railways is given a gift to Mahesana, railways has given Rs 1,000 (USD 6) whereas the working with 659 judges high courts is a "contin- Joginder Singh Salaria, the Savarkar for inspiration taking transformational steps Modiji, Railways a gift to Modiji," he said. drug imported from Europe as compared to the sanctioned uous collaborative process" chairman and managing although he was a member of today. I would like to thank The 'Sewa Service' daily costs a whopping Rs 70,000 strength of 1079. between the Executive and the director of Pehal the Hindu Mahasabha and not Prime Minister Narendra Minister Piyush trains have been introduced (USD 446), the official said, In September, a total of 414 Judiciary, as it requires con- International Transport and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Modi that he gave a vision to Goyal said between Delhi and Shamli, adding that this life-saving drug posts of judges are vacant in sultation and approval from founder of Pehal Charitable Sangh (RSS), the ideological the railways, and provided Bhubaneswar and Nayagarh is only available in the govern- the 25 high courts. various constitutional author- Trust (PCT Humanity) pur- parent of the BJP. funds for the progress of the town, Murkongselex and ment hospitals in the country. Over 43 lakh cases are ities. Vacancies keep arising on chased one-way flight tickets railway through the budget." Service' trains concept." Dibrugarh, Kota and Jhalawar The shortage or absence of pending in the high courts. account of retirement, resig- in coordination with Dubai Hailing the Prime Minister, Goyal said without spending city, and Coimbatore and the anti-rabies vaccine has been The figure was 409 in August nation or elevation of judges Police authorities for the pris- Goyal said: "He (Modi) always anything and without making Palani. While the other 'Sewa witnessed in government hos- and 403 in July, according to and increase in judges' oners who were released from gives a suggestion how to any new investment, railways Service' Trains that will run six pitals in the Sindh province, the data available in public strength. In June, the vacancy a jail on Monday, the Khaleej make maximum use of the has started these nine trains days a week will run from including its capital Karachi as domain. position stood at 399, while it Times reported.The prison- resources and system of rail- today from the available Vadnagar to Mahesana, Asarya imports of the vaccine from A three-member Supreme was 396 in May. ers are from Pakistan, ways. And people demand resources. "And further the to Himmatnagar, Karur to India has stopped in recent Court collegium recommends In April, 399 posts of judges Bangladesh, Uganda, that trains reach small cities, trains which are standing will Salem, Yesvantpur to Tumkur months, while its import from names of candidates for were vacant, while the figure Afghanistan, Nigeria, China, and for this we have 'Sewa be used for the public," he said. and Coimbatore to Pollachi. China has been suspended. appointment as high court was 394 in March. and Ethiopia, it said. White tiger dies at Odisha's ARTICLE 370 ABROGATION Nandankanan Zoo Won't allow Bharat to become BHUBANESWAR: A five-year- old white male tiger died at the ‘Decisive battle' against proxy war and Nandankanan Zoological Park ‘Hindu Rashtra': Owaisi here on Tuesday due to liver- n related aliments, a senior PNS THANE and "we are proud of it". official said. ‘Subhranshu', who terror in Kashmir: Amit Shah "I want to tell those in the was a major attraction at the AIMIM president Asaduddin RSS that we are not living here n zoo, died at about 10.15 am PNS GURGAON Owaisi has said Bharat is "not on your sympathy. If you want following month-long liver I believe that with the abrogation of Article a Hindu Rashtra" and they will to measure the index of my ailment, said Nandankanan Zoo The abrogation of Article 370 370, we have initiated a decisive battle also not let it become so. happiness or sorrow, you and deputy director Jayant Kumar provisions is a "decisive battle" His comments came after we should see what the Das. "The white tiger suddenly waged by the Narendra Modi against years of proxy war and terror acts RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat last Constitution has given to us," collapsed on Saturday and government to end years of week said the Sangh is firm on Owaisi said. stopped eating. He was treated Pakistan-sponsored proxy war perpetrated by our neighbour and this step its vision that "Bharat is a He also said that the All by experts from the Odisha and terrorism, and it will bring will ensure long-lasting peace in Kashmir Hindu Rashtra". India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul- University of Agriculture and long-lasting peace in Jammu Addressing an election rally Muslimeen (AIMIM) has Technology (OUAT) but didn't and Kashmir, Union Home and the region, he said on Monday night in Kalyan established itself in survive," Das said. Subhranshu Minister Amit Shah said on town of Maharashtra's Thane Aurangabad because of its was born to Royal Bengal Tiger Tuesday. district for party candidate own efforts. Mahesh and white tigress Attending the 35th Raising abrogation of Article 370 by area here. Aiaz Moulavi, Owaisi said a Alleging that the Shiv Sena "We will spread to other Sneha on July 25, 2014. With Day celebrations of the counter- PM Narendra Modi, we have He said India has been fac- section of society wants to was against the green colour, parts of the state also. You can- the death of Subhranshu, the terror force NSG as the chief ment is firm on the policy of initiated a decisive battle ing terrorism for many years paint the entire country in one he said, "Change your specta- not stop us," he said. tiger population at the zoo has guest here, Shah said the recent "zero tolerance" on terrorism and against years of proxy war and there would be very few colour, but "we see Hindustan cles and you will see the green Owaisi also said that the come down to 25, out of which decision to repeal special provi- to defeat all its forms. and terror acts perpetrated by countries across the globe who in multiple colours, it is the colour in the national flag NDA government was pat- 12 are male and 13 are sions in J and K will help "com- The National Security Guard our neighbour (Pakistan) and have waged such a long battle beauty of Hindustan". also." ting its own back by banning females. The white tiger's death pletely eradicate" Pakistan-sup- (NSG) is an important instru- this step will ensure long- against terrorism. Terrorism is "Bharat is not a Hindu He said Bharat is unique the practice of triple talaq, but came weeks after the death of ported terrorism from the ment to achieve this goal, the lasting peace in Kashmir and a curse on any civilised society Rashtra, and Inshallah, we will because of itssecularism and was not aware of the woes of four elephants at the zoo due to Kashmir Valley. minister said. the region," Shah said at the and the biggest impediment to not allow it to become so," he pluralism. There is no other members of the Muslim com- Herpes Virus infection. The minister said his govern- "I believe that with the NSG garrison in the Manesar development, he said. said. country in the world as Bharat munity. HC refuses bail to 3 activists, says they are ‘active members' of CPI (Maoist) PNS n MUMBAI manage and distribute funds in under the provisions of the The three were initially placed under the banned organisation and he UAPA. The Bombay High Court house arrest by Pune police in August occupied an important position "Facts sufficiently establish refused bail on Tuesday to in the outfit. prima facie that the applicant activists Sudha Bharadwaj, last year and later, taken into custody "Ferreira's work towards (Vernon Gonsalves), on Arun Ferreira and Vernon on October 26 after a sessions court in achieving some of the objec- instructions of the banned Gonsalves, arrested for alleged- Pune rejected their bail pleas.The tives of the banned organisa- organisation, was recruiting ly inciting caste-based violence tion was not only appreciated cadres from institutions like at Koregaon-Bhima in Pune accused, who are in jail since then, by it, but, he was given specif- TISS (Tata Institute of Social and Maoist links, noting that approached the high court last year ic directions on some occa- Sciences)," the court said. they were "active members" of sions. This all shows that the It added that the evidence banned outfit CPI (Maoist). applicant was an active mem- put forward by the prosecution Justice Sarang Kotwal reject- with the use of weapons and by their bail pleas. ber of the banned organisa- showed that Gonsalves was an ed the bail pleas of the three Sudha Bharadwaj Arun Ferreira Vernon Gonsalves forming a people's army. The accused, who are in jail tion," the court said. important and active member civil liberties activists, observ- "The state's armed forces since then, approached the "There is material in the of the CPI (Maoist) and was ing that there was prima facie The Pune police lodged a tion was not restricted to find- expanded to unearth a much were treated as enemy forces by high court last year. chargesheet to show that prima part of the "larger conspiracy". evidence against them. case against them in January, ing out the object and effect of larger conspiracy of seizing the organisation," the court The police booked the three facie the applicant (Ferreira) "One of the important tasks In three separate orders, the 2018 after the Elgar Parishad the programme organised on political power through an said. and several other activists had actively worked towards was recruiting cadres and there judge said the accused were held on December 31, 2017 December 31, 2017 by the armed revolution by mobilising The three were initially under the provisions of the fulfilling that responsibility," is material in the chargesheet to active and senior members of allegedly triggered violence at Elgar Parishad or carrying out the masses," it said. placed under house arrest by stringent Unlawful Activities the court said. show that prima facie the appli- the banned Communist Party Koregaon-Bhima village in a probe into the violence that Justice Kotwal further said the Pune police in August last (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and It also noted that Gonsalves' cant (Gonsalves) had actively of India (Maoist), and arranged Maharashtra's Pune district followed the event, the court one of the objectives of the year and later, taken into cus- the Indian Penal Code (IPC). act of recruiting cadres for the worked towards fulfilling that funds for the organisation and the next day. said. banned organisation was tody on October 26 after a ses- On Ferreira, the court said banned outfit and being its responsibility," the recruited cadres. The scope of the investiga- "The investigation was defeating the "enemy forces" sions court in Pune rejected one of his tasks was to raise, active member was punishable court said. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Pakistan slips up Though it may not be blacklisted, it does slide further on compliances required for countering terror at FATF The great wall of nature akistan may not be blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the The proposal for a 1,400km-long green corridor along the Aravalli range, which is Pinter-governmental forum that links ter- ror funding to freezing international aid, but still in the planning stage, is a remarkable step forward in greening the country India’s persistent campaign against it nursing terror hubs has clearly paid off. It now appears that Pakistan could slip into the “dark grey” list, a severe warning to take correctives, as it has but fulfilled only six of the 27 conditions of compliance to evade curfew altogether. Besides, the common cause on terror hubs impacting domestic politics that India has man- aged to drum up around the world, particularly winning US endorsement on this PACHAURI effort, means Pakistan has few friends. In August, the FATF’s Asia Pacific sub- RK group placed it in the “enhanced blacklist” for its failure to meet global standards. ormer Prime Minister of India IK Yet its Prime Minister Imran Khan has been lobbying hard for the overall FATF Gujral was one of the most schol- vote, diverting attention from the terror factory at home to Kashmir, forging a arly and well-read leaders we have had. At a public function organised new Islamic alliance with Turkey and Malaysia for a crusade-like stance against by this writer, he mentioned that the the Western world, still dangling the Taliban sword to keep the US invested in battleF of Panipat took place at that location its relevance for Afghanistan and playing on Chinese anxieties about the Indo- only because it was the southernmost loca- tion, which had an open area suitable for US axis. And while Pakistan may scrape through this time, requiring just three warfare. According to him, right from the members’ support to escape a funding ban, it has still got away by being a strate- Khyber Pass to Panipat, the entire terrain was gic counterweight for others’ geo-political concerns rather than attempting any heavily forested where conventional warfare course correction at home. What else explains the renewed push for militancy of that period was not possible. A recent news report mentioned that the in Kashmir? That problem continues and can only be beaten by now normalis- Government is planning to build a 1,400 ing life in the Valley. Discontent cannot be allowed to fester under lockdown for kilometre-long “great green wall” of India. Pakistan’s no-risk benefit schemes. If this project receives official sanction and is backed by innovative institutional arrange- So what are India’s obstacles? The recent incremental push in bilateral rela- ments for its implementation, it would mark tions with China has meant that it has come around to agreeing with our view- a remarkable step forward in greening point of combatting terror without referencing Pakistan. How else could it justi- India because we, as a nation, have failed to seize the importance of greening our degrad- fy its own clampdown on Uighur Muslims? And though it dragged its feet at the ed and deforested land. UN, it did assent to designating Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. But as the The Green India mission was one of the new president of the FATF, China isn’t expected to ignore concerns of its all-weath- eight key missions included in the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The pur- to Combat Desertification fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems. the Convention on Biological er friend Pakistan. It has wriggled a bit here and there but cannot abandon its pose of this operation was to protect, enhance (UNCCD) was held in India and The report states, “The level of Diversity (CBD) and the ally given its strategic interests in the region. Direct transactional benefits with and restore India’s decreasing forest cover and as a follow-up to that event, India risk posed by climate change UNCCD, there are distinct over- China will frankly take a long time to mature as significant tradeoffs on Pakistan. act on the growing extent of climate change can and should set an example for depends both on the level of laps. Clearly, actions under one through a combination of mitigation and other countries that are threat- warming and on how population, convention would have implica- Of course, there are two more nations, Turkey and Malaysia, to deal with. Both adaptation measures. Unfortunately, the mis- ened with desertification. consumption, production, tech- tions for the other two. The dri- are now spearheading a new-Islamic axis as India has stepped up diplomatic sion has been grossly under-funded. A The UNCCD is an agree- nological development and land vers of change underlying these engagement and is building on mutual understanding with the UAE and Saudi report by the Parliamentary Committee, titled, ment to combat desertification IT IS WELL-KNOWN management patterns evolve. three conventions are common, ‘Performance of the National Action Plan on and mitigate the effects of THAT THE Pathways with higher demand namely the increase in human Arabia. In fact, India has made significant inroads in the Organisation of Islamic Climate Change (NAPCC) pertaining to drought, based on long-term for food, feed and water, more society’s ecological footprint as Cooperation (OIC), which has traditionally been opposed to it on Kashmir. But Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate strategies and national pro- ARAVALLIS HAVE resource-intensive consumption Gandhiji had warned us about with the UAE and Saudi Arabia inviting India as an “observer” in its last edition, Change (MoEFCC)’, quotes MoEFCC as stat- grammes, supported by interna- BEEN HEAVILY and production and more limit- all his life. It is to be considered ing that the “budget allocation of `47.80 crore tional cooperation and partner- ed technological improvements whether a comprehensive con- the OIC has warmed up a bit albeit Malaysia and Turkey continue to support for FY 2017-18 is grossly insufficient. The ship arrangements. It was in DEGRADED IN in agriculture yields result in vention, which covers climate Pakistan. In fact, Khan is now advocating a trilateral forum for a neo-Islamic world committed liability of FY 2015-16 and 2016- 2006 that in order to gather sup- SEVERAL AREAS, higher risks from water scarcity change, loss of biodiversity and distinct from the traditional pan-Islamism. This leadership challenge to religious 17 is `89.53 crore, which is more than the bud- port for the convention, the UN in drylands, land degradation, desertification, may be far more legacies has not gone down well with even Saudi Arabia of late. India, too, has get allocation of FY 2017-18.” declared that year as the PARTICULARLY IN and food insecurity.” effective than fragmented Expansion of population and encroach- “International Year of Deserts HARYANA, AS A It further states: “Many activ- actions being taken under each now given up the charm offensive with both Turkey and Malaysia and is hitting ments by humans on forest land and the habi- and Desertification.” ities for combating desertification of these conventions. back economically. It is reviewing imports of palm oil and other products from tat of other species have not only reduced for- The convention has thus far RESULT OF THE can contribute to climate change As far as India is con- Malaysia in response to its Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed’s United Nations est cover since independence but has also led been ratified by 190 States and adaptation with mitigation co- cerned, the advance of deserti- to poor forest density even in those areas, the European Union (EU). NEXUS BETWEEN benefits as well as to halting bio- fication has negative implica- General Assembly (UNGA) speech on Kashmir. With that country hosting radi- which are regarded as forest land. The pro- However, on March 28, 2013, POLITICIANS AND diversity loss with sustainable tions for the country as a whole. cal Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, there are some creases of discomfort. posed “green wall” of India is planned to estab- Canada became the first coun- THE BUILDERS’ development co-benefits to soci- To that extent, therefore, the Reports say that following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s address lish a green belt from Porbandar to Panipat try to withdraw from it but ety...Preventing desertification is “great green wall”, which is and would help restore degraded land reversed this arrangement on LOBBY. THE preferable to attempting to restore being considered, would be an on the Kashmir issue, India pulled out of discussions with Anadolu Shipyard, through afforestation, particularly along the March 21, 2017. degraded land due to the poten- excellent initiative. However, which intended to tie up with with us for building a 45,000-tonne fleet support Aravalli hill range, which covers Gujarat, In hosting COP14 of the ESTABLISHMENT tial for residual risks and mal- just as in the case of acid rain in ship. Simultaneously, India is also building bridges with the ring states around Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. convention, India made a major OF THE ‘GREEN adaptive outcomes.” North America, which crosses It is well-known that the Aravallis have impact on this expanding prob- The UN system, as is wide- national boundaries and, there- Turkey and Malaysia — Cyprus, Armenia and Greece around the former and been heavily degraded in several areas, par- lem in different countries of the WALL’ WILL ly known, is currently under- fore, required a regional solu- Indonesia around the latter. India is now pegging its diplomacy on sound eco- ticularly in Haryana, as a result of the nexus world. Prime Minister Narendra PROVIDE AN funded and is actually facing a tion, it would be important for nomic sense and that’s delivering results, particularly in one-on-one negotia- between politicians and the builders’ lobby. Modi in his address to this con- serious crisis. For several years South Asian nations to cooper- The establishment of the “green wall” would ference stated: “I call upon the EFFECTIVE BARRIER now, there has been a growing ate on activities, which involve tions in a multilateral world. It is demanding that sensitivities be shown to it in provide an effective barrier for dust coming leadership of UNCCD to create FOR DUST realisation that the UN system similar initiatives in Pakistan, return, considering some of these nations are defaulting on rights records too from the deserts in Western India and a global water action agenda, needs to be restructured and Afghanistan and Bangladesh — Turkey in Syria and China in Hong Kong, Tibet and in Uighur-dominated Xinjiang. Pakistan. It is now well-established that dust which is central to land degra- COMING FROM reformed, starting, of course, as well. Given that nature from deserts can travel large distances as has dation neutrality strategy.” THE DESERTS with the composition of the respects no political bound- In fact, India has stayed away from commenting on these issues until now, when been seen with dust from Saudi Arabia trav- The Intergovernmental permanent members of the aries, we need to promote com- it has condemned Turkey’s action against Syria. Smart reasoning and correspond- elling to northern parts of Europe. This writer Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Security Council, of which India mon solutions to problems that ing posturing might change the way the world perceives our concerns. has always advised officials in the Middle East, recently published a special should have been admitted as a are regional in nature. Terrorism including a former Saudi Oil Minister, report on climate change, deser- member years ago. should give way to terra-ism. “Please convert your oil wealth to soil health.” tification, land degradation, sus- In the case of the UN (The writer is former chair- Recently, the Conference of the Parties tainable land management, food Framework Convention on man, Intergovernmental Panel Wild chase (COP 14) of the United Nations Convention security and greenhouse gas Climate Change (UNFCCC), on Climate Change, 2002-15) The aberrant behaviour by a lion at a wildlife park in Karnataka shows why we need a tourism protocol S O U N D BITE s if the existing threats to wildlife in the It is biggest irony of our times Professionally, it has been a The global security situation When a ship sinks in the form of illegal poaching, encroachments that while we are celebrating very special year for me. Both is in a flux. There is concern middle of a sea, the captain and culling were not enough, a new Gandhiji’s birth centenary, the the successes have only over the inherent dangers in evacuates everyone safely A BJP is seeking Bharat Ratna nuclear brinkmanship pur- motivated and encouraged but Gandhi is a captain who provocation comes from intrusive tourism. for Savarkar, an accused in me to keep following my sued by countries as a cover himself left after seeing the Unknowingly or out of curiosity, tourists are his assassination case. instincts and work hard. for cross-border terrorism. Congress sinking. heckling animals so much during safaris that CPI general secretary Actor Indian diplomat AIMIM chief the latter are now displaying aberrant behav- —D Raja —Hrithik Roshan —Pankaj Sharma —Asaduddin Owaisi iour. The latest such instance was captured by one of the passengers aboard a jeep at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park in Bellary, L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR Karnataka, in August, which went viral this week. An aggressive male lion is seen chas- Together, we can win move away from a trite GDP to The historic China connect even grasp the concept of creation ing a jeep full of visitors until the driver accelerated enough to outpace him. It and distribution of happiness. was sheer luck that the tourists managed to escape the wrath of the lion, who Sir — A large number of climate his refers to the editorial, “Finding an old connect” R Narayanan was hellbent on pouncing upon them. Now the king of the jungle is usually gen- strikes have recently erupted (October 14). The second informal summit Navi Mumbai tle when not on the hunt, even unperturbed by human behaviour. Besides, by around the world, directing atten- Tbetween Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tion to issues such as climate Chinese President Xi Jinping was historically signifi- Challenges ahead virtue of park tourism, lions have become quite immune to human attention. So change and global warming. It is cant. The choice of Mamallapuram as the venue of the it was quite strange that Keshri, the lion in question, would become hostile unless also interesting to note that many meet was important on account of its historical links he was teased or provoked. Turns out he had just been brought to the park and indigenous tribes have been pray- with China, which dates back to the seventh century. Sir — This refers to the editorial, ing for the protection of the Mamallapuram, named after Narasimhavarman I of the “Bangla pride” (October 15). The was yet to settle down. Clearly, he was not used to tourist behaviour and should Amazon rainforest as thousands of Pallava dynasty, is an ancient port town that has a strong appointment of former cricket not have been exposed to visitors either. Particularly, when he was yet to demar- wildfires continue to destroy it. mercantile history with China. It was also part of China’s team captain Sourav Ganguly as cate his territoriality and be sure of his limits, he was but expectedly insecure. People often turn to prayer in dif- silk route and India’s spice route. In fact, the origins the head of the Board of Control ficult times. Such prayers not of Kanchipuram’s silk industry can be traced back to for Cricket in India (BCCI) is wel- In the age of daring selfies and their virality, tourists are not just happy taking only lead to positive results but the import of raw silk from China via Mamallapuram. edge technology, leaping far beyond India. Electronic come. In fact, he may just be the routine shots but want a dramatic film sequence. And when they cross limits of also strengthen relationships Sino-India links in the region can be traced back as far goods manufactured by it, which were once frowned person the cricket administration admissibility, they run the risk of a chase or attack. Be it big cats or elephants, among people. The prayers for the as 2,000 years. Chinese coins discovered in the region upon, have now become much sought after. As India is needs right now to set things Amazon and the protests have further establish the age-old link between the two a big market for Chinese goods, it is unlikely that Xi will right. It’s good to learn that on his several videos of them raging after tourists have circulated on social media. In attracted the attention of the glob- nations. This rich history made Mamallapuram a befit- take a harsh stand against India on the issue of Kashmir. priority list are first class players, July, a similar video was captured as bikers were chased by a tiger at the Muthanga al population. One hopes that such ting venue for this summit. TK Nandanan who are the foundation for a Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala. admirable activities continue to China has seen an exponential growth in cutting- Kochi strong pool of talent for the nation- inspire people around the world. al team. Other issues like the Our big cats are stressed in their fragmented habitats, some of which do not P Senthil absence of an Indian umpire in the have enough roaming stretches, prey bases or transit corridors to deeper forests. Via email paid attention to. An eon was the problem with poverty with an parity. We have journeyed long elite panel of ICC and reducing the Human encroachment and development have resulted in frequent man-animal spent on identifying the condi- experimental approach. The ran- from exploring the creation of gulf between women and men in Misleading policy tions necessary for wealth cre- domised controlled field trials wealth to the distribution of income cricket should be given impor- conflicts. Hemmed in from all sides, such aberrant behaviour is being reported ation. Then an era was spent on (RCTs) adopted by him has to now Nobel prize winner Abhijit tance. Ganguly must also ensure all too frequently now, even from reserves like the Kruger National Park. Tourist the distribution of income helped find out what works and Banerjee’s treatise on poverty. that financial management in the behaviour, therefore, should be respectful of protocol and mindful of the peace Sir — Economists have forever between capital and labour. what doesn’t to fight poverty. Strangely, it is seen that deep- BCCI becomes more transparent. been negotiating between the Finally, Nobel Prize-winning The traditional way of measur- er the democratic mores, as it is in He has his task cut out. any sanctuary guarantees the wild. For example, protocol calls for the visitors twin poles of wealth and pover- economist Angus Deaton delved ing wealth on account of the coun- the US, the sharper has been the Bal Govind to maintain a certain distance from the animals during an encounter, which is ty. In 1776, Adam Smith postu- into the cause, spread and mea- try’s Gross Domestic Product turn to the right wing ideology of Noida definitely not followed either by them or unscrupulous tour operators hellbent lated that the existence of eco- surement of poverty. But looks (GDP) is misleading. It probably wealth inequality. It may take nomic prosperity, more than the like Indian-American economist further skews the distribution of ages for the socio-economists, Send your feedback to: on selling a “sighting.” With greater interest comes greater responsibility. persistence of poverty, must be Abhijit Banerjee has analysed wealth and accentuates income dis- much less the Governments, to [email protected] HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Fight pollution POINTCOUNTERPOINT CONGRESS NE KHODA PAHAD, NIKLI CHUHIYA. WOH THINK IN WHAT LIGHT DO THESE REMARKS SHOW collectively BHI MARI HUI. (THEY DUG A MOUNTAIN, ONLY TO FIND WOMEN. BECAUSE OF PEOPLE WITH YOUR MINDSET, A MOUSE. THAT TOO A DEAD ONE). HARYANA IS KNOWN AS THE CRIME CAPITAL. Carpooling, using public transport, segregating —HARYANA CHIEF MINISTER —HARYANA CONGRESS PRESIDENT waste to reduce burning, choosing not to burst firecrackers at Diwali can make a big difference MANOHAR LAL KHATTAR KUMARI SELJA A double-edged sword NAVDHA MALHOTRA While cities that experimented with free public transport achieved positive results he Diwali season comes with many debates: Does a ban on firecrackers make a difference? Could we have prepared bet- for a while, sustaining them beyond a few years proved to be a problem Tter? Has the national Capital’s air pollution decreased? What can Delhiites do to help bring it down? This year the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government announced a series of measures to tackle air pollution, including the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme; distribution of masks to prevent PM10 intake; a community pyrotechnic show for Diwali; mechanised road-sweep- ing; a tree plantation drive and a pollution plan for 12 hot spots. In September, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that according to the air quality data of the last four years, the pollution levels in Delhi had reduced by 25 per cent. While the data is still being examined, this indicates a positive step in the fight for a cleaner Delhi. In the past, there have been many claims and counter-claims MEGHA KUMAR over the impact of the odd-even scheme implemented in the Capital. While some studies indicated that it was a success, others claimed that there was no impact, and still others contended that it was impos- elhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement on offering free public sible to isolate vehicular pollution from Delhi’s data sets. However, transport to women has sparked off a the one thing all studies agree on is that the odd-even scheme will D debate across the country about the financial per- not succeed without a robust public transport system and without formance and pricing of public transport. As cities restrictions placed on heavy vehicles and two-wheelers, which make across the world struggle to keep the Mass Rapid up the majority of Delhi’s vehicular traffic. In the past, the scheme Transit System (MRTS) and other modes of pub- provided exclusions for two and three-wheelers, trucks, taxis and lic transport financially viable, scholars and oper- cars used by VIPs. These exemptions, and the limited hours of the ators alike are trying to arrive at an economical- odd-even scheme, made it harder to define the success of the pro- ly sound formula for operations. ject, especially as two-wheelers have the highest emissions levels. According to an estimate by the Delhi At the moment, the Delhi Metro and bus fleet are not equipped to Transport Corporation and the Delhi Metro, women constitute around 30 to 35 per cent pas- keep up with the existing demand from commuters, let alone the sengers in both buses and the trains. This comes demand that will be generated during vehicular rationing days. However, to about 14 lakh women per day on the buses the undeniable benefit of the scheme is decreased congestion on and 800,000 women per day on the metro. The the city’s roads. This cuts down the number of hours citizens spend Delhi Government is assuming that the scheme in their cars and the pollution caused by congestion. The scheme will see a rise of 50 per cent in female ridership, is a step in the right direction but it alone cannot solve the problems resulting in a decrease in the number of vehicles of vehicular pollution. on the city’s roads and improved safety for those Given these concerns, the next logical solution would be to con- vulnerable sections who cannot afford public sider electric vehicles (EVs) and particularly electric public transport. transport otherwise. Several cities around the country have committed to electric bus fleets Impact studies in cities that have experiment- ed with a free public transport policy indicate tan- and feeder buses and should these measures be implemented, they gible benefits such as higher ridership, less traf- will certainly have a positive impact on air pollution. However, cut- fic congestion, better air quality, savings on print- ting down on tailpipe emissions is only half the battle. As long as ing, ticket-punching technology and the people EVs are powered by traditional electricity, they still contribute to fos- engaged in ticket sales. Free public transport be too much of a burden on the State lic transport to the needy and the vulnerable. sil fuel emissions, just perhaps not in the same city they are driven promises intangible benefits, too, such as a Governments to then generate funds for operat- Dedicated transport fund: Many experts in. EVs are a step in the right direction but not enough to tackle the stronger democracy, higher citizen participation, ing expenses. have emphasised the need to exempt public bus air pollution crisis, unless they become solar powered in the future. better liveability and a vibrant economy. However, the good news is that, though it transport corporations from the motor vehicle tax. Like the different sources of the problem, the solutions to our However, it is easier said than done. Cities like appears impossible at present, there are solutions For many bus corporations, the operational loss- air quality issues are also varied and complex. Pollution does not Tallinn in Estonia and Châteauroux and Aubagne worth exploring. Given that State Governments es are almost equal to what they pay as motor vehi- acknowledge State or city boundaries and our solutions must tran- in France experimented with free public trans- are finding it difficult to provide even partial sup- cle tax. While there is a sound rationale behind port in the past and achieved positive results for port in the form of subsidies and grants to pub- THE KEY TO taxing vehicles that generate huge negative exter- scend these as well. Central and State Governments must work togeth- a while. Sustaining the results beyond a few years, lic transport agencies, relying on budgetary sup- OPERATING A FREE nalities like emissions and congestion, imposing er to ensure heavy industrial and vehicular activity is kept outside however, proved to be a problem. Also, while the port to fund a free transport policy seems very a similar tax on public buses is draconian. On a cities; equitable and environmental solutions for stubble burning are combined effect of free service and happier com- difficult at present. Running free public transport PUBLIC “per passenger kilometre” basis, public transport implemented as quickly as possible; industrial activity is heavily reg- muters can significantly increase ridership, pub- may or may not be possible but every city must TRANSPORT IS TO is more efficient and causes lower emission and ulated and fuel emission standards for vehicles continue to advance. lic transport can also experience a rebound effect, have at least an affordable transport system. There congestion than private vehicles. Moreover, the Most importantly, this Government needs to ensure that air quality resulting in crowding and poor service quality due are a few strategies for long-term funding and IDENTIFY tax gets directly passed on to the commuters as is monitored adequately and that the data is shared so that the ben- to a large demand response. Such a response can cost-cutting that could be explored for achieving part of the fares they pay. Foregoing the tax will efits of schemes like odd-even can be evaluated. result in a higher tax burden for the transport this. ALTERNATE also make fares more affordable and improve the At the moment, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has agency. Cross-utility subsidy: Although it’s not very SOURCES OF financial accessibility of public transport. a woefully incomplete monitoring network, with data gaps for many The key to operating a free public transport popular in the country, cross-utility financing is New performance indicators: There is also pollutants and locations. The newly-released National Clean Air Plan is to identify alternate sources of revenue to prevalent in many parts of the world, including REVENUE TO a need to develop new performance indicators for finance it. Sustaining a free transport policy in the Europe and North America. evaluating public transport corporations. These (NCAP) fails to include many of the Indian cities that require policy long-term, especially during times of economic There are many ways to enforce a cross-util- FINANCE IT. indicators must mainstream social and environ- action and doesn’t give local authorities the enforcement power they volatility, can be highly strenuous. The city of ity subsidy like imposing a levy on utility use or IF IMPLEMENTED mental goals. Currently, public transport opera- need to penalise offenders. As citizens, it often feels like there is lit- Châteaurouxin, France could generate returns on cross-subsidising a loss-making utility by a prof- tions in the country are guided primarily by finan- tle we can do beyond voting for the right candidate every few years. public transport in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007. it-making one. The loss-making transport depart- IN A PRUDENT cial parameters like earnings and cost-per-kilo- Installing air purifiers, limiting physical activity and wearing masks However, 2008 onwards, the returns declined. The ment of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & metre. Now, more emphasis needs to be placed outside allows those who can afford it a break from the air pollu- city of Hasselt in Belgium had to wind up its free Transport (BEST), for instance, was, for a long MANNER, on the intangible socio-economic benefits such tion but it does not solve the issue. Each individual can take certain public transport policy after a few years as the time, cross-subsidised by revenues generated by CROSS-UTILITY as time savings, improved productivity, lower con- proactive actions: Carpooling and using public transport cut vehic- Government could no longer support its financ- the profitable electricity department. If imple- gestion and improved livelihood opportunities ular emissions. Ensuring that waste is segregated before it is dis- ing. mented in a prudent manner, cross-utility sub- SUBSIDY CAN that public transport enables. Changing the way carded cuts down waste burning as does limiting open garbage and So, the big question is, can Indian cities afford sidy can offer a long-term solution for funding public transport corporations are assessed will also free transport for their citizens, given the burgeon- public transport. OFFER A change the manner in which they operate and the leaf burning in the winter. During Diwali, choosing not to burn fire- ing population of the country? Targetted subsidy: Grants often fail to ben- LONG-TERM goals they prioritise in service delivery. crackers can make a massive difference, as we have seen in the Cities in India face a severe shortage of pub- efit the desired user groups. So, the solution lies While financial performance is critical for last decade in New Delhi. lic transport. City peripheries and low-income in introducing selective subsidisation for careful- SOLUTION FOR operating public transport, increasing the fare is However, it is clear that only stringent policy can create the kind neighbourhoods often remain unserved and even ly identified beneficiaries. It is a difficult thing to not the best solution. The approach to the prob- of widespread change that is needed to tackle air pollution. To make if a network of buses and local trains and so on pull off but one can take heart from the fact that FUNDING PUBLIC lem will change once it is realised that the objec- this happen, citizens must encourage their representatives to take exists, the frequency of service is low, rendering over 10 million customers in India gave up their TRANSPORT tive of operating public transport is not to gen- action through their votes and their voice. Elections will be held in it ineffective. Free or otherwise, the absence of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) subsidy in erate revenue but to offer affordable services to several States soon, including Delhi. We must make our priorities public transport results in last-mile connectivi- response to the Government’s plea. If people are citizens. The need of the hour is to find innova- known to our leaders by raising our voices and demanding a bet- ty problems for the poor. Addressing the inade- made aware about the purpose of a subsidy, there tive solutions to make public transport affordable ter standard of air quality from our representatives. quacies of the country’s public transport network will be many who will give it up if they don’t for all. will require huge capital investments and consid- require it. At any rate, the Government should (The writer is Area Convenor, Centre for (The writer is a social campaigns manager) ering the amount of expenditure it entails, it could explore targetted subsidies to offer affordable pub- Sustainable Mobility, TERI) Will the Thackeray clan see a s(o)nrise? FOREIGN EYE The timing is perfect for Thackeray scion Aditya to make his electoral debut with the BJP-Sena alliance poised to win the Assembly polls. The young Thackeray represents the changing political scenario and the Sena’s evolving culture

not write his autobiography and yatra in July to thank the voters for has multi-lingual posters. He does control. Uddhav, too, managed to do would not take any Government post the 2019 success but his real inten- not mention religion or Hindutva that but Aditya, encouraged by his and he had stuck to them till the end tion was to gauge the public mood and instead prefers to raise bread and mother Reshmi, believes that the of his life. for his own debut. butter issues like employment and days of “remote control governance” After the first Shiv Sena- The young Thackeray repre- development. are over and one needs to be in the A TIME OF Bharatiya Janata Party Government sents the changing political sce- He talks about the ban on plas- system. RECKONING (BJP) was formed in 1995, Balasaheb nario and also the evolving culture tic, beach cleaning and the environ- Above all, the Sena wants to often quipped that he ruled the of the Sena. Much has changed ment. Aditya is more cosmopolitan, strengthen itself on the ground fear- Though some fossil fuel KALYANI SHANKAR State via “remote control.” Balasaheb’s since the days of Balasaheb. The modern and open to new-age elec- ing that the BJP might subsume the companies now promote son Uddhav Thackeray surprisingly party’s clout in Maharashtra politics toral politics. He is accused of being party. The family feels that the renewable projects, they not only kept the party alive but also Aditya stated the obvious in an has certainly diminished. Politics has comfortable with the Page 3 set but junior Thackeray’s presence in the ow would the late Sena chief followed the “remote control” poli- interview recently, “I chose this elec- changed, the voters have changed he is also trying to appeal to the ordi- next Cabinet would give them some continue to expand their Bal Thackeray have reacted to cy of his father. tion because I thought this was the and the Sena, too, has become a nary youth. control. operations in the face of Hthe idea of his grandson However, the 29-year-old Aditya right time.” There is a vacuum in the junior partner in the coalition, as Second, Aditya is emulating his Aditya is poised to win the overwhelming evidence Aditya entering electoral politics is different in this sense and he rep- youth leadership in Maharashtra, compared to the earlier days of grandfather by building a base Worli seat, if Dame Luck smiles at that their actions will drive when the Thackeray clan had resents the aspirational which he hopes to fill. dominating the Sena-BJP alliance. among the youth. The senior him, he might even become the ecosystem collapse and scrupulously kept out of it for Maharashtrian youth. His image- As a child, Aditya used to trav- Aditya is experimenting with a Thackeray had a devoted youth fol- Deputy Chief Minister. Though decades? He would have chuckled. makers are trying to project him as el with his father and grandfather and different kind of politics, trying to lowing all his life. As long as he was Uddhav says now, “The first step in make much of So far, the family has run a pow- a suave, English-speaking Sena became interested in politics from change the old narrative. The Sena’s alive, every Vijayadasami day, thou- politics doesn’t mean that you have the planet uninhabitable. erful political party in Maharashtra leader. Nine years ago, Balasaheb then on. “If you have to do some- image has been that of a muscular sands of youth had attended his to become the Chief Minister of the It is difficult to confront the without contesting elections. The himself introduced his grandson to thing good for society, politics is the political party and he would have to meeting at the Shivaji Park. Now, State. He has just entered politics, this full implications of youngest Thackeray, Aditya breaks the political world in October 2010 way. I have been thinking of my jour- change this if he wants to succeed. Aditya is targeting the millennial vot- is just the beginning.” He would push irresponsibility on such a that tradition in the forthcoming and also named Aditya the head of ney for the last five years. We did sev- The Sena is no more a rabble-rous- ers. He is being projected as a sen- for his son when the time comes. Maharashtra Assembly elections by the party’s newly-created youth wing. eral agitations. How to serve ing party. sitive, modern, young leader, who is Aditya wants to prove that he is monumental scale. contesting from the Worli seat in The timing is perfect for the Maharashtra better, Shiv Sena style? In the past it used to launch agi- flexible and open to new ideas. not just another son of a powerful But we, and our politicians, Mumbai. Thackeray scion to make his electoral I have always thought that I should tations against the South Indians, Third, it was the family’s consid- political family but a grassroots now have no choice Balasaheb had once told me he debut, with the BJP-Sena alliance join my party legislators”, says Aditya. Gujaratis, Biharis and Muslims. ered decision to support Aditya’s elec- leader in his own right. The but to try. had taken three decisions — he poised to win the Assembly polls this Prior to this electoral contest, he Today, in a bid to woo non- toral plunge. Bal Thackeray could Assembly contest will be his acid test. (The Guardian editorial) would not contest elections, would month. had undertaken a Jan Ashirwad Maharashtrian voters, his campaign run the Government through remote (The writer is a senior journalist) HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE ‘No trade disputes with US, Warehousing space sees USD 500 mn investment since 2017 only few disagreements’ PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI The industrial and logistic Goyal's comments assumes segment has attracted USD 500 Gold up marginally Commerce Minister Piyush significance in view of recent million (about Rs 3,500 crore) by Rs 5, silver Goyal on Tuesday said India withdrawal of Generalized System of investment since 2017, as and the US do not have any demand for quality warehous- falls Rs 91 trade disputes and both nations Preferences (GSP) or trade tariff ing space is growing rapidly NEW DELHI: Gold witnessed have huge bilateral trade and incentives on Indian products by the post the implementation of muted trading on Tuesday, investment potential. US, especially when both countries are GST, property consultant rising marginally higher by Rs Speaking during a ministe- CBRE said on Tuesday. 5 to Rs 39,105 per 10 gram in rial panel discussion at India negotiating a trade agreement In its report, the consultant the national capital as a Energy Forum here, Goyal highlighted that several poli- weaker rupee kept the said, "There is no (trade) dis- Referring to the withdraw- a robust relationship, which has cies (both proposed and downside limited, according to pute (with the US). We had al of GSP by the US, Goyal huge potential going forward... implemented), along with the HDFC Securities. "Spot gold certain disagreements, but I said, it could be a "dispute in We should not look at incre- grant of infrastructure status to prices for 24 Karat in Delhi dont think that there is... any Piyush Goyal the eyes of some, but I think it mental growth in our rela- the logistics sector, led to more On outlook of this sector, CBRE said were trading marginally up by relation where there are no dis- opened up an opportunity for tionship. We should be looking than USD 500 million being demand for warehousing will strengthen Rs 5 at Rs 39,105 as weaker agreements at all. I think we trade tariff incentives on me to have a dialogue with my at a quantum leap. We have set invested in acquiring industrial rupee kept the downside welcome some 'nok jhok' Indian products by the US, colleague (US trade represen- half-trillion-dollar (trade) tar- and logistics assets in India and estimated that leasing will be about limited. Spot rupee was (argument). Little bit of uncer- especially when both countries tative). We had some wonder- get (with the US)." during 2017-H1 2019. 10-15 per cent higher this year at 25-30 trading 10 paise weaker tainty helps in taking things are negotiating a trade agree- ful discussions." Goyal said that there is huge In its survey of warehousing million sq ft compared to last year against the dollar during the forward." ment. About the business potential potential of energy exports clients post GST, CBRE found day," Tapan Patel, senior Goyal's comments assumes Goyal was of the view that with US Energy firms he said, from the US to India and that almost 70 per cent of analyst - commodities, HDFC significance in view of recent his discussion with his US "There is huge potential on the business is going on with the respondents indicated an the implementation of GST, this year at 25-30 million sq ft Securities said. The yellow withdrawal of Generalized counterpart helped improve gas side and also in nuclear US on oil, gas and nuclear improvement in ease of doing while 40 per cent respondents compared to last year. metal had closed at Rs 39,100 System of Preferences (GSP) or the bilateral relations further. energy. The US and India have fronts. business mainly on account of indicated that they will CBRE had earlier reported per 10 gram in the previous e-way billing, which has increase the number of ware- that leasing of warehousing trade here. Silver, however, fell removed a lot of bottlenecks in houses in the post-GST era. spaces went up by 31 per cent by Rs 91 to Rs 46,809 per cargo storage and transport On outlook of this sector, to over 13 million sq ft across kilogram from Rs 46,900 per Mylan working processes. CBRE said demand for ware- eight major cities in the first kilogram on Monday. In the Veg oil imports fall 13 pc in About 80 per cent of housing will strengthen and half of this year, driven main- global market, gold was to launch respondents felt that the taxa- estimated that leasing will be ly by demand from third party- trading higher at USD tion system improved after about 10-15 per cent higher logistic and e-commerce firms. 1,493.30 an ounce, while silver too firmed up at USD Sep; Malaysian shipments drop new TB drug 17.62 per ounce. PNS n NEW DELHI in India New BSE norms PNS n HYDERABAD Irani nudges India Inc Vegetable oil imports fell by 13 for cos to shift per cent to 13.03 lakh tonnes Multinational pharmaceutical in September from same company Mylan is working month last year, due to large with Drug Controller General to adopt more women- from SME carry-over stock and imposi- of India (DCGI) to launch PNS n NEW DELHI tion of safeguard duty on palm pretomanid, a medicine used Sensex spurts 292 oil originating from Malaysia, to treat drug-resistant tuber- friendly policies Leading exchange BSE has pts; auto, metal industry body SEA said on culosis (TB), a top official of PNS n MUMBAI come out with a new frame- Tuesday. the US drug major has said. work for companies seeking to stocks drive rally The Solvent Extractors Non-profit drug developer Union minister Smriti Irani on migrate from its small and MUMBAI: Extending its gains Association of India (SEA) TB Alliance and Mylan NV Tuesday pointed out that chal- medium enterprises (SME) for the third consecutive highlighted that many traders SEA's Executive 14,91,174 tonnes in the year- had in April announced a lenges before the government platform to the main board. session, market benchmark are shifting to Indonesia for ago period. global collaboration to make lies in getting corporate India Under the new guidelines, BSE Sensex rallied about 292 imports of palm oil amid director BV Mehta Imports of edible oil fell to the experimental drug pre- implement the laws specially companies listed on SME points on Tuesday driven by reports that India might curb attributed the fall 12,54,443 tonnes in September tomanid for cure of pul- enacted for women and chil- exchange need to have a mar- gains mainly in auto, metal shipments from Malaysia in vegetable oil 2019, from 14,22,003 tonnes in monary tuberculosis. dren. Government has taken ket capitalisation of at least Rs and banking stocks. After which used strong words in the imports to carry- the year-ago period, while "We have submitted the various initiatives and intro- 25 crore in order to move up soaring 421 points during the United Nations on India's deci- non-edible oil imports fell to new drug application to the duced laws for the safety of Smriti Irani to the main board, BSE said in day, the 30-share Sensex sion to abrogate Article 370 in over stock and 49,533 tonnes from 69,171 office of DCGI. We are in an women and children so that a circular. Explaining further, ended 291.62 points, or 0.76 Jammu & Kashmir. imposition of tonnes during the period advanced stage of discussion they get justice faster, the min- Irani, who heads BSE said that the market cap- per cent, higher at 38,506.09. "The government imposed 5 under review. and are working with the ister noted. italisation on Weighted It hit an intra-day high of per cent safeguard duty on safeguard duty However, the overall office of DCGI... Mylan will "The real challenge is actu- the textile ministry, Average Price (WAP) of pre- 38,635.19 and a low of RBD Palmolein/Palm Oil of imports of vegetable oils dur- be in a position to launch the ally bridging government poli- said government ceding 20 traded days from the 38,238.27. The broader NSE Malaysian origin with effect ing November 2018 to product in India soon after cies with those of companies so has been taking date of submission of applica- Nifty too rose 87.15 points, or from September 4. In view of Government of India may take September 2019 went up by 3 receiving approvals from that we collectively deliver the tion to the bourse for migra- 0.77 per cent, to settle at this, now the duty difference some action to curtail imports per cent to 14.17 million DCGI," Mylans global presi- benefits of the laws to women initiatives towards tion from SME platform to the 11,428.30. Top gainers in the between crude and refined of palm oil from Malaysia fol- tonnes, SEA said in a state- dent and executive director at large," she told a Bloomberg better childcare as main board should be equal to Sensex pack included Vedanta, palm oil has increased to 10 lowing the hostile attitude of ment. Rajiv Malik told PTI during event here. well pointed to the or in excess of Rs 25 crore. M&M, ONGC, Hero MotoCorp per cent irrespective of any ori- Malaysia at the UN in During November 2018 to his recent visit to India. Irani, who heads the textile The exchange has not and Maruti, rising up to 3.79 gin," the association said. September when Malaysia September 2019, SEA said This drug is important for ministry, said government has enhanced tweaked guidelines pertaining per cent. On the other hand, Although the import of charged that India invaded imports of refined oil (RBD India because Prime Minister been taking initiatives towards maternity/paternity to requirement of post issue Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Tata RBD palmolein remained and occupied J&K. Fearing palmolein) increased to Narendra Modi said India better childcare as well point- leaves capital and debarred entities. Motors, HCL Tech and Tech more or less same in some action by Government of 26,12,394 tonnes from would get rid of tuberculosis ed to the enhanced materni- BSE said that the firms Mahindra fell up to 2.53 per September, the quantity of India in retaliation, many 19,98,813 tonnes in same peri- by 2025, he added. ty/paternity leaves. need to ensure that their post cent. Elsewhere in Asia, imports from Malaysia importer/refiners shifting their od of last year, due to lower Also, Modi launched a "Companies need ensure laws to protect children from issue capital should be over Rs bourses in Shanghai, Hong reduced to one-third from buying from Malaysia to duty on palmolein imported campaign to eradicate TB that women do not feel left out sexual offences. 10 crore, besides, companies, Kong ended in the red, while previous month's import, it Indonesia for November- from Malaysia. from India by 2025, five years especially in areas where they "For the first time, we have their directors or promoters those in Seoul and Tokyo added. SEA's Executive direc- December shipment," the This resulted in lower ahead of a globally-set dead- feel they can be promoted to brought a law where child should not be barred from the ended higher. tor BV Mehta attributed the fall statement said. imports of crude oil which line. the next level," she said, adding pornography, especially in the capital markets for shifting to in vegetable oil imports to Imports of vegetable oils stood at 109,69,087 tonnes TB Alliance was currently government has not just cod- online space, is dealt with the main platform. carry-over stock and imposi- (comprising edible and non- from 113,43,273 tonnes during advancing the development of ified the labour laws but has seriously," she added. At present, firms that have tion of safeguard duty. edible oil) during September the same period of last year, pretomanid in three ongoing also ensured that laws make Irani further said the only a post-issue paid up capital of "Secondly, recent report declined by 13 per cent to reducing capacity utilization of late-stage clinical trials, Mylan women feel secured in their issue on which political parties more than Rs 10 crore but appeared in Media, that 13,03,976 tonnes compared to domestic industry. had said in April. workplaces in both in the of all hues have one view is below Rs 25 crore has the organised as well as unorgan- regarding women and chil- option to list on the main ised sectors. dren, and as a result, the coun- board or the SME Exchange. Lectro E-Mobility Noting that woman and try could move, especially in In case their post-issue paid- child security is not an issue of the past five years, to a women- up capital exceeds Rs 25 crore, Solutions launches ‘Despite inflation rise, RBI may cut rates in Dec’ a particular country, she said led development model from main board listing becomes e-bicycle PNS n MUMBAI Japanese brokerage Nomura the government has passed women's development. mandatory. Foreign brokerage wondered if the economy is NEW DELHI: Lectro E-Mobility Bank of America Solutions, a part of Hero The Reserve Bank will contin- entering a "stagflation" stage, Cycles, on Tuesday launched a ue to be accommodative and Merrill Lynch's and warned that a combination new electric bicycle, priced at deliver one more rate cut in the of weaker-than-expected December policy review economists said growth and higher inflation Rs 30,999. Townmaster, a the sudden spurt TRAI's IUC review will harm throttle e-bike, can be charged despite the "surprising" spike in makes for a tough policy call from a regular plug point and headline inflation for in inflation is for the monetary policy com- does not need special September, say analysts. "temporary" and mittee. users, punish efficient telcos: Jio charging stations, much like Some analysts also wonder "We believe the larger devi- expects it move up n other products under the if the economy is headed ation of growth from target vis- PNS NEW DELHI Jio has questioned TRAI's Lectro range and can go for towards "stagflation", which is further to 4.6 a-vis inflation target will like- jurisdiction and reasons to 30-40 km on a single charge characterised by persistently percent in October ly lead the MPC to continue Terming TRAI's review of tinker with the original of around three hours. "There high inflation and low eco- with an accommodative poli- call connect charges "retro- schedule for implementation is new emerging category of nomic and jobs growth. which alone accounted for cy stance and deliver another grade", Reliance Jio has said of zero termination charge consumers in India who is Official data released on 0.43 percentage points of the view because the liquidity rate cut of 0.15 percent in the regulator's consultation regime from January 1, 2020. fitness-oriented while also Monday showed consumer jump. crunch that began this time last December," it said. paper is neither warranted Launching a scathing being environmentally- price inflation for September Foreign brokerage Bank of year is still hurting the econo- Singaporean bank DBS also nor sustainable and that attack on the Telecom conscious about reducing racing to 3.99 percent, up from America Merrill Lynch's econ- my and also with an eye on the expects the rate-setting panel retention of such charges will Regulatory Authority of India their carbon footprint. "This 3.3 percent in August. Under omists said the sudden spurt in August industrial production is likely to look past food harm subscribers and punish (TRAI), which is examining category of consumers is the inflation targeting frame- inflation is "temporary" and numbers, which showed a con- inflation and not put brakes on efficient operators. whether sunset clause for leading the demand for work, the RBI is bound to keep expects it move up further to traction by 1.1 percent--the the easy money policy. Jio alleged that any defer- Jio has shot off a letter to inter-operator termination alternative and clean transport the price index at 4 percent 4.6 percent in October. steepest in seven long years. It can be noted that the RBI ment of sunset clause for TRAI saying the present charges should be deferred, options that are viable for with a 2 percentage points But despite this, it expects If growth continues to head has cut rates by a cumulative inter-operator termination Consultation Paper "sub- Jio said nothing prevented different kinds of trips – be it either way. the RBI to continue with its south or remain slow, the RBI 1.35 percent in five consecutive charges will end up rewarding sidises and incentivises the incumbent operators from short distance or long Analysts on Tuesday attrib- rate cuts and deliver a 0.25 per- will cut rates by a further 0.40 rate cuts in 2019, to prop up "designed defaulters" who telecom service providers switching their networks to distance," Lectro E-Mobility uted the sharp spike in the centage points reduction in the percent to take the repo rate growth amid the legroom cre- have deliberately stayed away who, by design and astute efficient VOLTE (Voice over Solutions Director Aditya headline number to a rise in December review. down to 4.5 percent by next ated by softer inflation and from new and efficient tech- planning, do not want to Long-Term Evolution) all this Munjal said in a statement. food prices, particularly onions It said the RBI will take this September, it added. falling growth numbers. nologies. shift to IP based technology". while. Non-life insurers see 28% rise in premium IOC to raise Rs 3000 cr via rupee bonds PNS n NEW DELHI PSU insurers -- Agricultural Insurance Company of India PNS n NEW DELHI "The unpaid subsidises are Non-life insurance companies and ECGC -- saw a decline of IOC plans to use the money raised coming down. They were Rs witnessed 28.3 per cent rise in 12.2 per cent in their premium Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the though the bond issue for general 19,000 crore at the beginning their collective new premium income at Rs 3,302.02 crore nation's biggest oil firm, plans corporate financing, he said, adding the of the fiscal and have now at Rs 24,563.24 crore in compared to Rs 3,760.67 crore. to rais?e Rs 3,000 crore in rupee come down to Rs 9,700 crore," September, according to Irdai On a cumulative basis, pre- borrowings this month to meet company had a borrowing of Rs 81,000 he said. Gupta said, IOC has data. mium collection of all non-life its general corporate financing crore at the end of September quarter already announced plans to All the 34 non-life insurers insurers during April- needs, IOC Director (Finance) crore, he said and added that invest Rs 2 lakh crore in next had collected business premi- September this fiscal rose by Sandeep Kumar Gupta said on "we may retain or not retain 5-7 years to expand refining um of Rs 19,141.65 crore in the 17.23 per cent to Rs 95,978.99 Tuesday. over-subscription of up to Rs The company is aggressive- another Rs 1,500 crore would and petrochemical capacities in same month a year ago. Authority of India (Irdai) data. crore. "We plan to raise through a 2,000 crore." The bond issue ly expanding refining and have been done in September," order to maintain leadership Among these, 25 general The seven stand-alone pri- The 25 general insurers wit- rupee denominated bonds will be of 10 year tenure. petrochemical capacity and he said expressing confidence position. The plan is to almost insurers reported a rise of 39.3 vate sector health insurance nessed 16.84 per cent increase issue up to Rs 3,000 crore. A IOC plans to use the money laying infrastructure to meet of fully spending the planned double its oil refining capaci- per cent in their combined pre- companies clocked Rs 1,115.75 in their combined premium similar amount may be raised raised though the bond issue rising energy demand in the capex by March 2020. ty to 150 million tonnes per mium during the month at Rs crore premium in September income at Rs 82,802.51 crore, later in the financial year," he for general corporate financing, country. "We had a planned The company, which sub- annum, expand fuels and LPG 20,145.46 crore as against Rs this year, up 21.6 per cent from and the seven stand-alone pri- said here. he said adding the company capital spending of Rs 25,000 sidises cooking gas LPG and retailing network, jack up 14,463.60 crore in September Rs 917.38 crore in the year-ago vate sector health insurers reg- The b?ond issue will be of Rs had a borrowing of Rs 81,000 crore during current fiscal. Of PDS kerosene, is yet to receive petrochemical production 2018, as per the Insurance period. istered rise of 6.35 per cent to 1,000 crore with a greenshoe crore at the end of September this, about Rs 8,000 crore was Rs 9,700 crore from the gov- capacity and produce more Regulatory and Development The rest two specialised Rs 6,096.98 crore. option of another Rs 2,000 quarter. spent till August-end and ernment in unpaid subsidises. crude oil and gas. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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G. Naga Jyothi’s enterprise, Plantae, is keen to help people lead healthier lives and REPLACING MEAT provide a source of income for women

farmers across Telugu states, Many artificial sweet- finds V SATEESH REDDY AND SUGAR FOR eners that are available in the market are produced from chemicals. Hence, I started promoting Stevia as it is a perfect natural sugar substitute. Stevia extract is also available but not many people are FOODIES aware of its benefits yderabad-based G. Management, Pune. In order in the city, I found that many G. NAGA JYOTHI Naga Jyothi is on a to form her own company felt Stevia leaf extract is like ENTREPRENEUR mission to inspire she later got trained at the any other kind of artificial H women farmers to ICAR-Directorate of sweetener owing to the simi- grow mushrooms Mushroom Research in larity in packing. Many and Stevia (sugar Solan. “I started on a small stayed away from it fearing Aromatic Plants informed soon. The fresh leaves of substitute) as protein-rich scale by growing exotic medi- side effects. But scientists at me about about the plant, its Stevia can be used for sweet- alternatives for people who cinal mushrooms which are the Central Institute extraction and its health ben- ening many dishes. We also don’t consume meat and nat- known to be alternatives of Medicinal efits. Our aim is planning to start a nursery to ural sugar. for non-vegetarian diet. I and to have this supply these plants for peo- She quit her bank job to also trained many wonder herb ple,” she added displaying a rejoin the work she started in women to grow differ- in every packet of her Stevia’s sugar her graduation and since ent varieties of mush- home substitute. then has never looked back. rooms,” she said. She now has a team of five “My agri-based enterprise She said finding a sub- members who work on pro- Plantae is all about research- stitute for natural duce, package and market ing the plant kingdom. sugar is the need of Stevia extract. She also During research at my gradu- the hour as one collaborates with ation level I realised that out of every ten many women across plants hold the solution to teenagers in Telugu states who every medical problem we India has high produce Stevia at face. I have worked with levels of glucose their homes. farmers and artisans whose in blood. experiences gave me a lot of “Many artifi- insight into this,” she said. cial sweeteners The idea of finding a meat that are available alternative came to her when in the market are she read an article about how produced from much non-vegetarians miss chemicals. Hence, I THE IDEA OF FINDING meat after they are forced to started promoting quit it for health reasons. So Stevia as it is a per- AN ALTERNATIVE FOR MEAT she researched on plant alter- fect natural sugar CAME TO JYOTHI WHEN SHE READ natives that provide protein substitute,” she said. as much as meat and also “Stevia leaf extract is ABOUT HOW MUCH NON-VEGETARIANS tastes good. available in the market Jyothi did her PG but many people are MISS MEAT AFTER THEY QUIT IT FOR Agribusiness Management not aware of its bene- HEALTH REASONS from MITCON Institute of fits. While doing survey Remembering Kishore Kumar

More than 100 music lovers came together to pay homage to legendary late playback singer Kishore Kumar Many sections of society are waking up to the fact on how important mental health is. The

Dakshin Dhwani, members to 35 members comprise people from cor- here,” said T. Balakrishnan, the 200-minute long pro- huge attendance at a recent event on mental a city-based from various age groups and porate and professional co-founder of the group and gramme after which they karaoke group, background, organised their background in the age group one of the performers. interacted with the singers, health is a testament to that fact D whose musical grand event ‘Ik Raasta Hai of 25 to 75 who put up soul- Anjna Puri Surath, a doc- thanking them for a memo- journey began Zindagi’ at Our Sacred Space ful performances. tor and a music buff, said, “I rable evening. three years ago on in Secunderabad. With open and cultural am very happy that our The young singers were October 13, coinciding with In all, 13 performers, spaces in Secunderabad group went the extra mile to seen networking with the Breaking mental the 29th death anniversary including live guitar perfor- shrinking, this kind of event stage this event in an like-minded fans who also of the late playback Kishore mances and a harmonica was a breath of fresh air for acoustic-friendly venue to a attended Dakshin Dhwani’s Kumar — the unchallenged rendition, crooned both the 100-odd crowd who supportive crowd. I loved previous event ‘Are Deewano icon of Hindi playback solos and duets from the vast attended the event. “This is their claps and whistles as I Mujhe Pehchano’, an open singing during the late 1960s collection of hits by Kishore our first anniversary pro- rendered the Kishore num- mic session that was held at barriers in society — organised a musical event Kumar. gramme that we performed bers from the 1960’s which is Nritya Forum for commemorating their The audience, made of all in Secunderabad after we easily the golden phase of Performing Arts at Banjara he number of be ok. This is our motto,” tears. “It is true what they group’s formation. The age groups, applauded the moved here. We are over- Hindi cinema.” Hills. people who said the organisers. say. Sometimes the most group, which has grown singers for the musical whelmed with their support The audience couldn’t As Prabha Naresh, who acknowledge The event, themed happiest people go thro- from a family-run unit of six evening. The performers we got from the people help but stay till the end of anchored the programme, T (and also cele- #flauntyourflaws, wit- ugh the most toughest said, “It was a double treat brate) World nessed talks by many times. Ashish lived up to for music lovers of Hyd- Mental Health mental health experts it by sharing his personal erabad and Secunderabad. I Day, that falls on October who answered questions story as well as speaking am glad we pulled it off.” 10, has been steadily regarding the prejudice against other shushed T. Balakrishnan informed increasing over the years. associated with mental topics like dowry, harass- that they also held a musical This shows that more and health issues such as ment and inter-religious programme at Cherlapally more people are accepting depression and addiction conflicts,” said the organ- Prison recently as part of the importance of a and their treatment. isers. Prisoners Welfare Day in healthy mind to achieve a Many other people Speakers at the event association with the good work-life balance. came forward to share included Dr Purnima Telangana Prisons But taboo, prejudice their stories about mental Nagraja from Dhriti Department. — VSR and infamy surrounding health. foundation, Lucia the subject have put many A dance performance Kankipati from Everyday people in the dark. To by Patruni Sastry, an Miracles and Dr Sneha tear down the myths and expressionist, made Khelani from Retrospect LIVE GUITAR misinformation sur- everyone think about how Counseling and also rounding mental health, terrible mental illnesses Shyamanthak Kiran. PERFORMANCES AND Good Universe, an NGO can be. Founder of Good A HARMONICA vocal about social issues, Ashish, known for his Universe Kamal says, conducted a mental happy-go-lucky and “Mental health is quite RENDITION CROONED health awareness pro- comedian attitude, essential to the overall BOTH SOLOS AND gramme recently. opened up about his sen- health and well being, “It’s ok to struggle; it’s sitive history of child and mental illnesses are DUETS FROM THE ok to ask for help; it’s ok abuse in such a poignant common and treatable. VAST COLLECTION OF to not have all the and respectful way that What we need is more answers and it’s ok to not moved the audience to acceptance.” HITS OF THE SINGER 10 celeb talks Hyderabad Wednesday October 16, 2019

ALEX GIBNEY OSCAR WINNERS' WHY STEVEN SPIELBERG WE HATE SERIES DEBUTS ON SUNDAY IN INDIA hroughout history, hate and winners for “When The Levees Broke: conflict have been a part of A Requiem in Four Acts”), WHY WE the human experience. From HATE explores one of humanity’s most T horrific extremes such as the primal and destructive emotions — Holocaust or the Rwandan hate. At the heart of this timely series is genocide, when hate has the notion that if people begin to fueled mass destruction, to everyday understand their own minds, they can incidents like playground bullying or find ways to work against hate and malicious trolling on social media, hate keep it from spreading. shapes our lives in myriad ways. And The six-part series will begin airing while all humans have the capacity to on Sunday, at 8 pm on Discovery hate, few understand what sparks it and Channel and Discovery HD world, transforms it into a destructive force. with additional episodes airing each Executive produced by filmmaking subsequent Sunday. In addition, many GEETA GANDBHIR heavyweights Alex Gibney and Steven of Discovery’s networks around the SAM POLLARD Spielberg and directed by Geeta world will begin airing the series in Gandbhir and Sam Pollard (Emmy October. RAJINIKANTH'S FASCINATION FOR UTTARAKHAND ZOE uperstar Rajinikanth has a deep in its atmosphere. well known scholar of Sanskrit and Vedas. bond with Uttarakhand which The southern star, who is regarded nothing An office bearer at the ashram, who spoke KRAVITZ brings him to the hill state almost less than a demigod by his millions of follow- on condition of anonymity, said, “Rajinikanth S every year. He says ers, this time arrived in Rishikesh on Sunday is a very pious man and whenever he comes he finds night with his daughter Aishwarya. here, he stays in one of the rooms and eats the CAST AS He stayed at the Dayanand food offered in the ashram. He is always keen Ashram and attended the to know about the activities and programmes ‘Ganga aarti’ in the evening. in the ashram.” CATWOMAN He also prayed at the Rajinikanth went out for a stroll on ‘samadhi’ of his guru. Monday morning and then left with his IN THE Later, he did medi- daughter for Kedarnath and Badrinath in a tation for some helicopter. He offered prayers at both the time. temples where he was welcomed by the tem- BATMAN The Dayanand ple officials. Ashram is situ- The superstar told reporters that he had oe Kravitz has been cast as ated on the come to seek the blessings of the Lord and his Selina Kyle, a.k.a. banks of Guru for his upcoming film Darbar. Catwoman, in Matt Reeves’ Ganga River “We have completed the shooting of Z The Batman, an individual and is a Darbar and I am here to pray for the success with knowledge of the pro- unique centre of the film,” he said. ject told TheWrap. for the study Last year, he had visited the temples to pray Robert Pattinson will play the Dark of Vedas and for the success of his film 2.0 before its Knight in the upcoming Warner Bros. Sanskrit. It is release. He has also visited the place before film. Reeves and Mattson Tomlin wrote unique in the the release of Robot. the screenplay, and the film is sense that the Rajinikanth seems to be fascinated by the being produced by Reeves and lessons are serenity of Uttarakhand. Last year, in July, he Dylan Clark. Michael E. Uslan is conducted in had stayed in Mussorie for the shooting of a executive producing. It is set to English. There is film. He had visited the Swamiram start filming in January in the a temple dedicat- Himalayan University in Jollygrant and had U.K. ed to Lord Shiva. offered tributes at the ‘samadhi’ of Swamiram. Reeves took over as director The ashram was According to sources, Rajnikanth has been after Ben Affleck stepped away established during the visiting Uttarakhand since the past one from both that position and as sixties by Swami decade and the actor says that he finds peace the film’s star, saying that he peace Dayanand Saraswati, a in the atmosphere here. would be hanging up the cape for good. Reeves has since described the film as a “defining” and “very personal” story about the Dark Knight, rather than an origin story in the vein of Frank Miller’s beloved Year One series. VAHBIZ DORABJEE Jonah Hill was most recently reported to have been talks to play The SHEDS 13 KILOS Riddler, while Jeffrey Wright was in negoti- ations to star as FOR WEB SERIES Commissioner Gordon. Kravitz’s most recent credits ctress Vahbiz Dorabjee has lost 13 include Mad Max: kilos for her role in a new web series. Fury Road, Fantastic “I have always maintained a fit Beasts and Where to Find lifestyle and hence working out has Them, Rough Night, Fantastic A been a core part of my daily life. Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Recently I was also trying out Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and intermittent fasting. Yoga, regular walks, Big Little Lies. She also voiced the role etc have also been a part of my daily rou- of Catwoman in The Lego Batman tine, not only to lose weight rather to be Movie. be healthy and fit,” Vahbiz said. She will next star in Viena and the Last week, she teased her fans on Fantomes and the TV series High Instagram about the project. Fidelity. Kravitz is represented by “They say when you really with Paradigm, Untitled Entertainment your heart manifest something, and Edelstein and Laird & Sobel. the entire universe conspires to The Batman will be released on make it happen (yes, as filmy June 25, 2021. as it sounds)! But yes, my eyes had seen a dream, one which I had been working towards and I can finally see myself inching towards it! #Excited li Fazal and Shriya #NewBeginnings ALI FAZAL'S HOUSE Pilgaonkar’s House #Announcement Arrest will release ComingSoon,” she ARREST A on Netflix on wrote. GETS November 15. Also featuring Jim Sarbh and Barkha Singh, RELEASE DATE House Arrest brings to life the concept of JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out). House Arrest is jointly directed by Shashanka Ghosh and Samit Basu. The film is produced by Trilok Malhotra and KR Harish of India Stories Media & Entertainment Private Ltd. It is the story of a man — trapped in his own fears — who locks himself at home, only to find that while he can restrict his interaction with the world, he can’t keep the world from entering his domain. Ali feels House Arrest has a fantastic script. “It’s witty, very fresh and for me, selfishly, the character is very arched and layered. So it was a fun time on sets to play this part. Even though it is a comedy, it is complex and I got to go on set everyday and do something new and fresh even though it was all one place,” he said at the time of the announcement. 11 tollywood Hyderabad Wednesday October 16, 2019

A proposal to remake Brochevarevaruraa for the Hindi belt has come my way. I didn’t feel like revisiting the I can't force myself to write story. Moreover, I am not comfortable with Hindi. I would be required to depend on someone for help, which I don’t want to do for stars: Vivek Athreya VIVEK ATHREYA t’s rare for a Tollywood I don’t have scripts for them. I WRITER-DIRECTOR filmmaker not to suc- The writer-director is going slow can’t force myself and write for cumb to commercial them. It’s not good for me or i tropes of storytelling and is presently penning a thriller them. I believe the writing should and emerge out in fly- take its organic course,” he ing colours by doing and a romantic comedy, finds declared. what he believes in. Vivek Athreya Vivek, who has completed writ- did that twice. If his maiden NAGARAJ GOUD ing dialogues for good friend directorial Mental Madhilo was a Pavan Sadineni’s next with reasonable success despite glow- Bellamkonda Ganesh, also ruled ing reviews, the enormous success I had for sometime and I’m devel- ture an ensemble. I would ideal- out the possibility of directing the of Brochevarevaruraa proved that oping it. I am working on both the ly need eight to 10 popular faces Hindi remake of his films can be a big box-office scripts simultaneously and I don’t to spearhead it, with four being Brochevarevaruraa. draw as well. No wonder his next know which one will go to sets top-league actresses’. It would be “A proposal to remake it for the move is being keenly watched. first,” he told The Pioneer in an mostly set in Hyderabad.” Hindi belt has come my way. I The writer-director is taking it exclusive interview. His two films have been with didn’t feel like revisiting the story slow and is presently penning a Shedding more light on the Sree Vishnu and he is not averse and waste my time. So, I couldn’t thriller and a romantic comedy. thriller-social drama, Vivek, who to the idea of teaming up with take it up. Moreover, I’m not com- “The thriller runs as a social is in talks with premier produc- stars. “Some stars approached fortable with Hindi. I would be drama and I’m currently in the tion houses DVV Entertainment me and expressed their interest to required to depend on someone first draft. As far as the rom-com and Mythri Movie Makers for his work with me after for help, which I don’t want to do,” is concerned, it was an idea that next, added, “It would mostly fea- Brochevarevaruraa. But as of now he concluded.

CHIRU as a crusader Mebaz launches against temple wedding campaign with encroachments? aunched last week, the KIARA, VIJAY filming of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s next with CHIRU WILL BE SEEN AS ndian wear brand, Mebaz, from the house of Manyavar, l Koratala Siva, kicks off AN EMPLOYEE OF THE announced the launch of its latest wedding campaign next month. Except for with Bollywood’s glam-diva Kiara Advani and the fact that it will be a signa- ENDOWMENTS i Tollywood’s heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda. Launched ture Koratala social drama, the through two television commercial films, the duo will makers chose to keep a lid over DEPARTMENT WHO be seen donning Mebaz’s latest wedding-collection across print, the plotline. TARGETS outdoor, digital campaigns. Through the move, the brand hopes But that’s up until now. ENCROACHMENTS ON to widen its appeal amongst the millennial populace of the coun- Venky is Multiple reports that are try. doing rounds point out that TEMPLE LANDS Following the outstanding success of the Telugu movie Arjun the film will be set in the Reddy and its Bollywood remake Kabir Singh, Vijay Deverakonda backdrop of Endowments and Kiara Advani have won over the box office and millions of Department and the step- taking the temple lands at throw- hearts. Recognised as the next generation actors, the duo with motherly treatment that has away prices and in turn are giv- their impeccable charm and beauty have won everyone’s hearts a punter been meted out to it over the ing them on sub-lease at market across the industry and social media. The stunning and grace- years. It is said that Chiru will prices, resulting in huge loss to the ful Kiara Advani, also known for her be seen as an employee of the department. The film will deal style and acting prowess has hat Victory Venkatesh is playing the department who is unhappy with these issues, it is widely spec- become a household name; lead in Tharun Bhascker’s next set with the state of some tem- ulated. For the untitled film — a while Vijay, with his t in the backdrop of Malakpet race ples and decides to take joint venture between Konidela smouldering looks and club is old news. The latest piece of matters in his own hands. Production Company and brooding charm has information trickling in indicates His part primarily targets Matinee Entertainments — Ko- won over the audience that the veteran actor will be seen as a punter encroachers and political ratala has gathered a strong team. repeatedly. Together, the who bets on races. “Venky is always on the heavyweights who in the Thiru is the cameraman while duo shares a dynamic, lookout for interesting characterisations film are shown to be involved Sreekar Prasad will be the editor. youthful energy that and role in Tharun’s film was one. His queries in grabbing of the land that Suresh Selvarajan, whose work in resonates with the on character front were convincingly belongs to the department Bharat Ane Nenu received rave brand’s ethos and its answered by Tharun. The actor was especial- and some Hindu religious reviews, will be the production key message. ly pleased with his role’s graph. institutions. Also, the leassees are designer. The fact that it is giving him chance to speak Deccani was an added bonus. He was in splits going through some dialogues written by Tharun and is eager to reel them in front of the cameras,” KK RADHAMOHAN TO says a source. The untitled film is presently in pre-pro- duction and Tharun will take it in front of DISTRIBUTE KHAIDI the cameras once he completes promoting roducer K.K. Radha- journey with a cop who is on also his acting gig Meeku mohan, who has burnt on the run from a deadly smug- Maathrame Cheptha, his fingers by distributing gling gang. Dilli also should also where he played a lead for the p NGK and Kalki earlier, meet his daughter whom he has first time. Suresh Productions has acquired the Telugu never seen in life. This segment will be bankrolling the dubbing rights of Karthi-starrer forms the emotional crux. venture. Khaidi. Despite the dismal show of Radhamohan said, “Khaidi is dif- his last, Dev, Karthi enjoys a decent ferent from the regular cinema. It’s market in Telugu. Radhamohan a concept-driven film devoid of will be releasing the film for heroine or songs. It would be a pul- Diwali, wherein it will lock horns sating affair and the teaser has with Tamil superstar Vijay-starrer received phenomenal response.” Whistle. Shot completely during nights Khaidi, helmed by Lokesh and peppered with intense chase Kanagaraj of Maanagaram fame, is sequences on the highway, the film an action-thriller and will see sees Anjathey Narain, George, Karthi playing Dilli, an escaped and Dheena in pivotal characters. life-convict on the run and his C.S. Sam is the composer.

FOLLOWING THE OUTSTANDING SUCCESS OF THE TELUGU MOVIE ARJUN REDDY AND ITS BOLLYWOOD REMAKE KABIR SINGH, VIJAY DEVERAKONDA AND KIARA ADVANI HAVE WON OVER THE BOX OFFICE AND MILLIONS OF HEARTS. RECOGNISED AS THE NEXT GENERATION ACTORS, THE DUO WITH THEIR IMPECCABLE CHARM AND BEAUTY HAVE TAKEN THE INDUSTRY BY STORM. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2019 sport 12

Misbah disappointed No politics behind my selection Ireland, Scotland attempt with attitude of as BCCI chief: Ganguly to deny minnows ‘dream' AFP n DUBAI some players SAUGAR SENGUPTA n KOLKATA ‘Want to reverse losing reland captain Gary ven as Board of Control for IWilson wants his side Cricket in India president trend in knock-out to ensure they finish Edesignate Sourav Ganguly "right at the top again" in returned to Kolkata amid a grand the upcoming 2020 T20 welcome the former Cricket India games of ICC events’ World Cup qualifying captain said there was no politics PTI n KOLKATA tournament, but Nigeria to be read into his getting nom- and Jersey are among inated as the boss of Indian ormer India captain Sourav those chasing a "dream" cricket. FGanguly, who is set to be the appearance on the glob- Soon after landing at the new BCCI president, wants the al stage. NSI Airport the cricketing south- Virat Kohli-led national team to Scotland are the paw said, “there was no political reverse the trend of losing the highest-ranked team in pressure on me; neither is there knock-out games in ICC events. the competition, with 14 any political deal,” behind his get- “India are a good team. I nations vying for six ting the priced post. When asked know they have not won a big places in the opening as to whether he saw a shinning tournament. But they play well in round of next year's political future ahead of him him he said “there is nothing effort … whether I will be suc- big tournaments except the semi- World T20 in Australia, particularly after the 2021 Bengal wrong if any politician wants cessful or not I can’t say but I can finals and the final. Hopefully, where they would join "We know every and in a lot of sports we Assembly elections, he remained good people to join politics. say that I will work to the best of Virat can change it around. He is Bangladesh and Sri team is dangerous in this do punch above our non-committal saying “there was There is nothing wrong if Mr my capability for the cause of a champion player,” Ganguly Lanka in attempting to competition," said weight, especially in no talk with anyone on my polit- Amit Shah or Mamata Didi want Indian cricket.” told reporters here on Tuesday. reach the 'Super 12s'. Scotland captain Kyle cricket and qualification ical future.” good people to join their parties.” Dwelling on his priorities as India have not won an ICC Ireland are the only Coetzer. "It is vitally would be massive for PTI n KARACHI Incidentally hours before On his future chemistry with the BCCI chief he said “my first event since the 2013 Champions Test team having to go important not only for us our country." being tipped off to be the first BCCI secretary designate Jay priority is the whole lot of first Trophy. The team finished run- through qualifying, as Scotland but for every Nigeria have ead coach-cum-chief selec- cricketer to become a BCCI pres- Shah he said “Jay and I have been class cricketers. It is this pool of ner-up in the 2017 Champions which starts on Friday in team here." reached the final stage of Htor Misbah-ul-Haq is ident Ganguly had a brief meet- very good friends. cricketers from where the top Trophy final after losing to the United Arab qualifying for the first extremely disappointed with the ing with Home Minister Amit Both of us are young and payers emerge. But the remaining Pakistan. Emirates, and will be JERSEY CHASING 'DREAM' time as cricket continues attitude of some Pakistani play- Shah which many critic saw as a both of us have experience and lot of first class cricketers gets In the World Cup earlier this expected to book a sixth The Netherlands, to grow in the African ers, who shy away from proper prelude to his becoming the both of us want to do something very little for them. So it will be year, India were one of the straight appearance in who reached the 'Super country, with their youth training, lack discipline and Board president. for the Indian cricket. So it will my first priority to do something favourites to win the title but the tournament. 10' round in 2014, side booking a spot at don’t adhere to professional stan- On whether there was any be a great inning for both of us. for them. We will work collective- ended up losing the semifinal to "We are here to com- Oman, Hong Kong and next year's Under-19 dards. offer from any political bench for There will not be lack of any ly and change their lives.” New Zealand. pete at the world stage," hosts the UAE will all be World Cup in South Pakistan recently suffered a said Irish skipper Wilson. among the favourites to Africa. whitewash against Sri Lanka in "We have a great record qualify. "It would be a great the three-game T20I series at in the Middle East and But the likes of thing to be at the World home and Misbah remains very the boys are looking for- Nigeria, Jersey and Cup. It would be a great disappointed at the way the top- Smriti loses top spot Jaffer slams ‘unfit’ Vadodara ward to a great tourna- Singapore insist they are history for Nigeria," said ranked side capitulated to Sri ment and ensure we fin- not going to just make their skipper Ademola Lanka in front of home crowds. PTI n DUBAI ish right at the top again." up the numbers as they Onikoyi, after his team “What has disturbed Misbah pitches for Hazare trophy The winners of each bid to give cricket a took the place of the most in his first assignment njured India opener Smriti PTI n MUMBAI weeks. So, I don’t know why the group of seven will qual- boost in their countries. Zimbabwe following as head coach and the chief IMandhana has lost her Baroda Cricket Association first of all ify automatically, with There was already a their suspension by the selector is the reluctance of some number one status after being omestic cricket stalwart and took up (the job) to host Vijay the four remaining spots shock in the Asian ICC. players to follow directions of the toppled by New Zealand’s Dformer India opener Wasim Hazare,” Jaffer said. to be decided in playoffs. regional qualifiers, with "Our juniors will be management and do proper Amy Satterthwaite in the bat- Jaffer on Tuesday slammed the All the Group B matches have Scotland, 11th in the Singapore reaching this at the World Cup next training to keep high fitness ting chart of the latest ICC “unfit” pitches being used in been played in Baroda and Jaffer’s world T20 rankings, stage ahead of Nepal, the year in South Africa, so standards,” one source said. ODI rankings. Vadodara for the Vijay Hazare team Vidarbha won only two of their claimed their first-ever world's 13th-ranked out- we want to do that as “He is unhappy that some Mandhana, who has 755 Trophy. nine matches, losing four. Three of win at a global ICC tour- fit. well." players are just too relaxed and points, slipped to the number Jaffer took to Twitter to vent out their games had no result. They are nament in the 2016 edi- Island team Jersey Singapore, led by take training lightly and are not two spot after she missed his frustration. languishing at the 8th spot in the tion by beating Hong are playing in their sec- Amjad Mahboob, are working on improving their India’s recently concluded “Absolutely unfit pitches to play Elite Group B standings and 13th in Kong, but will be looking ond consecutive qualifi- also debutants at the cricket discipline. He has also not ODI series against South in ‘List A’ matches in Vadodara,” he the combined Group A and B stand- to put the pain of agonis- er, having fallen short qualifying event, while been encouraged by the attitude Africa due to injury. wrote. ings. ingly missing out on the four years ago despite Bermuda will be looking of captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed The 23-year-old suffered Smriti Mandhana in a file picture PTI Later Jaffer, who is the highest- “And the matches we are playing 50-over World Cup ear- surprise victories over to repeat the heroics of whom he feels shies away from a fracture in her right toe after run scorer in Ranji Trophy, said that on, if you look at the scores, you will lier this year behind Hong Kong and Nepal. their side who famously taking responsibility when the being struck by a ball during In the bowlers’ rankings, the pitch at the Motibaug ground was get to know what kind of wickets we them. "For Jersey, it would reached the 2007 World chips are down.” a net session before the start Jhulan Goswami, Shikha “close to being dangerous”. are playing on. In Bengaluru, Jaipur They had two probably be the biggest Cup. Another source said that of the ODI series against Pandey and Poonam Yadav “Yes, specially the pitch at and Dehradun they are getting good chances to secure a place thing that has happened The qualifiers get Misbah was surprised by the South Africa which India won moved down to be placed Motibaug is close to being danger- pitches to play (on), so its just feels during last year's qualify- in our sporting history," underway on Friday, behaviour of three senior play- 3-0. sixth, eighth and ninth respec- ous. Two-three players were hit by a very sad,” Jaffer said. ing in Zimbabwe, but admitted captain with Scotland facing ers — Wahab Riaz, Imad Wasim, Among others batters, tively. ball and nobody is scoring more than A senior member of the lost to Ireland before rain Charles Perchard. Singapore in the opening and Haris Sohail. skipper Mithali Raj moved Among the all-rounders, 150-160 runs. Vidarbha’s coaching staff believes cut short their tense run "It's a dream of ours Group A game, while “Several times he felt they down to the seventh spot Deepti Sharma has moved “Our tournament was (sup- that the match-referee should submit chase against two-time to potentially play in a Ireland take on Hong were making excuses to shy while her Harmanpreet Kaur down to the third place while pose) to start on 24th (September) a detailed report about the condition world champions the World Cup next year... Kong and the UAE play away from training and proper rose in the rankings to the Shikha Pandey broke into the but then there was rain for two of pitches to the BCCI. West Indies. "We're a small island Oman in Group B. nets. He got the feeling they had occupy the 17th place. top 10. some sort of excuse ready to go easy on their training,” the source said. “Batsman, Haris Sohail has developed a painful habit of Delhi eye maiden PKL final place making excuses for having some niggling problem or pain when PNS n NEW DELHI call. A blockbuster of a Raid asked to push himself in training. Fest for sure!” “Another problem which ith the VIVO Pro Talking about the semi- confronts Misbah is that most of WKabaddi League Season finals Fazel Sultan Atrachali, the players don’t appear to have Seven entering its penulti- Captain of U Mumba, said the cricket discipline to follow mate phase, the semi-finals, “The last match with Haryana and execute plans on the field all eyes are on the star athletes was very difficult as Haryana which are discussed in the dress- who have pushed their teams had played us very recently ing room.” towards the coveted title. and they knew our gameplay. The source said at one stage Defending champions They had strategized accord- Misbah even felt that the deci- Bengaluru Bulls have rode on ingly to ensure the best result. sion of former head coach Pawan Sehrawat’s raiding However, it was a very impor- Mickey Arthur to keep left-arm Don't know if we can be put brilliance all season but they tant time for me because in pacer Wahab Riaz out of the will be up against League the last season, we qualified to team was understandable. toppers Dabang Delhi KC, the playoffs and then could- The long-serving former under more pressure: Rabada who have with them another nt go further so I wanted to Pakistan captain is also not brilliant talent in raider not repeat the same mistake. pleased that some players are also PTI n RANCHI a Test match and Rabada, who Naveen Kumar. In the second Yesterday's game was really not displaying the required pro- is South Africa’s leading seam- semi-final, Bengal Warriors good because we won such a fessional standards. he demoralising defeats at er, only has four wickets from will face an in-form U tough match so the team is “Two players bluntly Tthe hands of India in the two matches in this series. Mumba side, who outclassed very motivated and confi- informed their team’s head first two Tests has forced South “They got the ball to a strong Haryana Steelers dent. We have strategized coaches that they would reach African paceman Kagiso reverse and they bowled well as unit in the Eliminators. focusing on defence and when for the National T20 Rabada to think if his side can a collective. Their whole attack we have a controlled defence Championship matches in be put under more pressure. put pressure on us in every sin- BATTLE OF RAIDERS Future Kabaddi Heroes we perform really well. Even Faisalabad on the morning of the India’s top-order fired in gle aspect. Their spinners For most parts of this sea- (FKH) programme, has 19 Bengal Warriors has a good games. When Misbah came to unison to bury South Africa bowled well and when the ball son, Pawan Sehrawat has consecutive Super 10s this defence but I think we can know about this he told the under a mountain of runs in was reversing their seamers looked the best Kabaddi play- season (268 points from 21 overcome that. We need to head coaches they should be both the Tests, where they could exploit that. We didn’t er in the country, and he has matches), and will be a force concentrate on team work more firm with the players and amassed 500 and 600 in the first really get the ball to reverse and carried that form into the to reckon with. With both the and not depend on any one ensure they joined their provin- innings in Visakhapatnam and that’s a major weapon of ours,” crucial, knockout stages of raiding departments looking player during the match, cial team a day before the match- Pune. he explained. the competition. His 20-point strong, the match will most everyone has to support each es,” one source said. “We’ve been put under Rabada is hoping that this performance was vital in likely be won by the defence. other and play as a unit.” Misbah is also surprised that immense pressure. I don’t know phase will be over soon. Bulls’ comeback victory Talking about the semi- Arthur and the ex-support staff if we can be put more pressure “It’s never nice to lose, against UP Yoddha in the “WELL-BALANCED” finals Joginder Narwal, didn’t pay enough attention to than that,” Rabada told especially in the manner we’re Eliminators and the defend- SIDES Captain of Dabang Delhi, developing proper batsmen in all reporters. losing right now but we’re ing champions will once Bengal Warriors, said “The season has been formats and didn’t look beyond The 24-old year old pace- going through a transition peri- again be reliant on the High- arguably, have been the most tough and the competition Babar Azam. man acknowledged that not od. Our team is fresh and Flyer for the raid points complete side in Season 7, during the league stage is “It is not a very happy situ- only Indian batsmen but their young, so the best thing we can against Delhi, especially with with their defence and attack high. The team worked hard ation now and one can expect bowlers also outsmarted them. do is look at where we can Rohit Kumar still looking firing hand in hand. But they and emerged as table toppers, Misbah to take some hard deci- It’s been a long time when improve and remember our troubled by his back injury. will be facing a U Mumba, we wish to continue the sions as chief selector while South Africa took 20 wickets in strengths and build on them.” Pawan has 328 points from 23 often called a defence-reliant defender in season seven with have never played such a high momentum and give our best selecting the T20 and Test squads matches this season, includ- team, who have discovered a 81 points so far) and Sandeep quality match. During my during the semi-finals. We for the coming tour of Australia,” ing 17 Super 10s, but the new dimension through two Narwal in red-hot form. But school days I played a match have always taken one game he said. raider will be facing a famil- young raiders — Abhishek in K Prapanjan and which ended in a draw and at a time and will do so even Zahid Mahmood, a leg-spin- Simmons reappointed WI coach iar foe in Delhi’s left corner Singh and Arjun Deshwal. Mohammad Nabibakhsh, the after that I played a tied game for our match against ner who in the past has been Ravinder Pahal. Interestingly, The duo scored 32 points for Warriors have a great raiding in the knockout stage yester- Bengaluru Bulls. Our aim is to ignored by the selectors and ST JOHN'S: Phil Simmons has man for the job at the right the ‘Hawk’ has a better head- the Mumbai side in their unit to support Maninder. day and it was a great experi- pick the cup this year, and we coaches, is now under the consid- returned to take charge of the time,” said CWI president to-head history against Eliminator round, and with U The eliminator rounds ence to be part of it. I had lost are working towards it.” eration of Misbah who is not sat- West Indies three years after Ricky Skerritt. Pawan in duels (8-7), and will Mumba also peaking at the were testimony to the fact hope of winning but then our Talking about the semi- isfied with the form of current being dismissed in controver- Former West Indies all- take belief from Nitesh right time, the second semi- that there can be no clear coach motivated me and we finals Nabibaksh, Bengal team leggies, Yasir Shah and sial circumstances, Cricket rounder Simmons, 56, was Kumar’s performances for final will be a tactical warfare. favourites in a Kabaddi had Rohit bhai's support also Warriors, said “U Mumba put Shadab Khan. West Indies has announced. sacked in September 2016 for UP against the raider from Baldev Singh (averaging 2.59 match. Expect nothing short that kept me going. There up a good game, they were on Similarly, Misbah is also on In a statement CWI said on “differences in culture and the same position. tackles per match) and Rinku of fireworks as the most were so many exciting point with their defence and the lookout for some new pace Monday that Simmons would strategic approach” between At the other end, Naveen Narwal have been in good fiercely competed season of moments in the match that in offence. We are preparing for bowlers and youngster Naseem be head coach for the next four with the cricket hierarchy Kumar will be keen to launch form for the Warriors and VIVO PKL enters the final the end turned it turned in the semi-finals and practicing Shah is under his scanner for the years. He led the Windies to the despite their remarkable T20 the wrecking ball onto a leaky they will be keen to make life stages. our favour. It was a complete rigorously to make sure we Australian tour. 2016 Twenty20 World Cup World Cup triumph. Bulls’ defence. Barring difficult for Mumbai’s young The players had a take team effort. Our match with keep the pressure on our The source said it will also be before being booted out amid Simmons’ success in the Mahender Singh, no defend- raiders. Maninder Singh’s on the semi-final match: Dabang Delhi KC is going to opponent from the begin- interesting to see whether Misbah tensions with his paymasters. T20 arena however was not er looked convincing in their injury concerns will be a Talking about the semi- be challenging, they are a ning. The match against U supports Sarfaraz Ahmed to con- “Bringing Phil Simmons mirrored in Test cricket. game against UP, and in concern for the Bengal team finals Pawan Hi-Flyer good and balanced team with Mumba will be a neck-to- tinue as a Test captain when the back is not just righting a past During his reign the West Naveen they will be facing a though, especially with Sehrawat, Captain of good quality defenders and neck battle and we will give board meets to decide on the cap- wrong, but I am confident Indies won only one of 14 raider of another class. The Mumbai corners of Fazel Bengaluru Bulls, said “It was raiders and like the previous our best to make sure we tains for the Australian tour. that CWI has chosen the right Tests. PTI 19-year-old, a produce of the Atrachali (top scoring a great match yesterday, I one it is going to be a close emerge victorious and