Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer HYDERABAD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021; PAGES 12 `3 RNI No. TELENG/2018/76469 Established 1864 Published From HYDERABAD DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL RAIPUR CHANDIGARH BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN VIJAYAWADA *LATE CITY VOL. 3 ISSUE 237 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable www.dailypioneer.com Amit Shah meets MPs amid VD first south star to feature on Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks; P P Dabboo Ratnani's P banking shares drive rally 5 Cabinet expansion buzz 8 calendar 11 In brief Less than 12% of those affected Astra antibody All applications for Haj 2021 cancelled: cocktail fails to Haj Committee of India in Covid waves in 1-20 age group prevent Covid he Haj Committee of India on n n Tuesday announced that all PNS NEW DELHI PNS NEW DELHI T the applications for the pilgrimage this year stand cancelled as Dismissing assumptions that chil- AstraZeneca said on Tuesday Saudi Arabia has stated that only a dren and the younger population a late-stage trial failed to limited number of people residing in were more affected in the second provide evidence that its the Kingdom will be allowed to wave of Covid, the government on COVID-19 antibody therapy perform Haj due to the COVID-19 Tuesday said those in the 1-20 age protected people who had pandemic. In a circular, the committee Municipal Administration and IT Minister KT Rama Rao garlanding a bronze statue of group accounted for less than 12 contact with an infected per- said that the Ministry of Haj and martyred Colonel Santosh Babu, after unveiling it on Tuesday. per cent of the cases recorded dur- son from the disease, a small Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has ing both the waves. setback in its efforts to find issued a statement informing that due Those aged 1-20 years accounted alternatives to vaccines. to coronavirus pandemic conditions it TS has overtaken Punjab, for 11.62 per cent of the total cases The study assessed whether has decided to allow citizens and during the second wave (March 15 the therapy, a cocktail of two residents inside the Kingdom of Saudi to May 25) as against 11.31 per cent types of antibodies, could Arabia only to attend Haj this year in Konaseema : KTR in the first wave (July 1 to prevent adults who had been limited numbers and international Haj December 31), indicating not much exposed to the virus in the has been cancelled. PNS n HYDERABAD Food Corporation of India said difference in the proportion of past eight days from develop- that Telangana tops in paddy those infected in this age-group, ing COVID-19 symptoms. Municipal Administration and cultivation. We have overtaken according to the data shared by the The therapy, AZD7442, was Twitter appoints IT Minister K T Rama Rao has Punjab. Once upon a time, in government at a press conference. 33% effective in reducing the said that Telangana has overtak- the neighbouring state Andhra The data showed that the 21-50 years, the proportion was 13.89 per from 1 to 10 years age group while risk of people developing interim Chief en Konaseema and Punjab in Pradesh, the delta region - age group was the most affected cent in the first wave and 12.58 in it is 3.05 per cent in the second symptoms compared with a Compliance Officer respect of paddy cultivation Konaseema areas of Krishna category in both waves with the the second wave. wave. placebo, but that result was witter on Tuesday said it has and become a leader in the and Godavari districts, used to people from this category account- Presenting age bifurcation of The age group 11-20 years not statistically significant appointed an interim Chief country. be shown as the reason for ing for 59.74 per cent of the infec- cases in first and second waves, Lav accounted for 8.03 per cent in the — meaning it might have T Compliance Officer and the Addressing a gathering after Andhra Pradesh becoming tions in the first wave as against Agarwal, Joint Secretary in the first wave and 8.57 per cent in the been due to chance and not details of the official will be shared lockdown hours on Tuesday at 'Annapurna (rice bowl)'. 62.45 per cent in the second. Health Ministry, said the first wave second wave. the therapy. Nakrekal, KTR observed: "The As for people aged above 61 saw 3.28 per cent cases coming with the IT Ministry directly soon. 2 2 2 The Government had issued a notice to Twitter giving it one last chance to "immediately" comply A LA FLU SHOTS… with the new IT rules and warned that Honorarium up failure to adhere to the norms will lead Release of RythuBandhu to the platform losing exemption from for members of liability under the IT Act. Following this, Twitter had assured that it is in ZPTCs, MPTCs People need to take Covid-19 advanced stages of finalising the brings cheer to farmers appointment of chief compliance officer as required under the new IT and sarpanches ML MELLY MAITREYI n G Cash strapped vax every year: Dr Nageswar rules, and that it will submit additional HYDERABAD details within a week. PNS n HYDERABAD State raises Rs.5,500 Notwithstanding the financial crunch crore loan to finance NAVEENA GHANATE worthwhile to think of taking a third The State government issued the State has been facing due to the n HYDERABAD dose after eight weeks. For others, Exports jump orders on Tuesday increasing lockdown and restricted economic RythuBandhu. two doses would be sufficient". the honorarium of sarpanch- activity in view of the raging Covid- G Like flu shots, people may have to Even Dr Randeep Guleria, 69.35% to USD es as well as members of 19 pandemic, payments under the 93 per cent of take COVID-19 vaccine once every Director of AIIMS, who addressed 32.27 bn in May ZPTCs and MPTCs by 30 per Rythu Bandhu investment assistance beneficiaries own in year as the antibodies do not last the event, said that people might cent. scheme commenced on Tuesday as the range of one long, according to Asian Institute of need a booster dose as well. Pointing ndia's exports rose by 69.35 per It also issued orders revising announced by Chief Minister K Gastroenterology (AIG) chairman to concerns raised about virus cent to USD 32.27 billion in the remuneration payable to Chandrasehar Rao in the May 30th gunta to five acres Dr D Nageshwar Reddy. He high- mutations and the duration of effi- I May on account of healthy contract/outsourced person- Cabinet meeting. lighted this while addressing a ses- cacy of vaccines, Dr Randeep growth even as trade deficit dropped nel and approved the revision The May 30th announcement curement of oxygen, medicines, giv- sion titled 'COVID-19: Lessons Guleria said, "Future vaccines may to an eight-month low of USD 6.28 of remuneration payable to took many by surprise then, with ing relief to various vulnerable sections Learnt & Future Strategies' organ- need to be tweaked in order to pro- billion, according to government data the following categories of some wondering whether the deci- through cash assistance and free rice. ised by the Telangana State Medical vide more potent protection against released on Tuesday. personnel working on hono- sion could be implemented in such Yet, KCR was firm that the invest- Council (TSMC) here on Tuesday. is some data to suggest that if we variants. We may also need a boost- Exports stood at USD 19 rarium/incentive basis with a short span of time, given the rev- ment assistance of Rs.5,000 per acre Dr Reddy observed, "Duration of mix flu shot and Covid shot, the er dose. This has been done for billion in May last year and at USD 30 per enhancement: Home enue shortfall. Last time when the be credited to the bank accounts of efficacy of vaccine - (for) up to 6 immunogenicity increases". influenza vaccine, which every year 29.85 billion in May 2019, the data guards, Anganwadi State was going through the first wave farmers from June 15 and the whole months' antibodies are still there. A third dose of Covid vaccine for we do, and (it) can be done for RNA showed. Imports in May 2021 grew workers/Assistants, Village of Covid-19, the Rythu Bandhu process be completed by June 25. It Based upon the T-cells study that we some groups like uncontrolled dia- vaccines". by 73.64 per cent to USD 38.55 Revenue Assistants, Village assistance was released during July was resolved that the assistance are doing, we may have the vaccine betes, immune-suppressed is Speaking about the gap between billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD Organisation Assistant, ASHA and August. should be released in time, i.e. at the memory for about 12 months. Like advised by doctors. On this, he the vaccine doses, Dr Reddy said 6.28 billion for the month -- the workers and those engaged The second wave of the Covid has start of the Kharif/Vaanakalam sea- the flu vaccine, we might have to added: "For some groups of people, there was a controversy around the lowest in eight months. by the Society for Elimination been more severe and the government son so that it would be of great ben- take Covid vaccine once every I advise a third dose quickly. As for interval. He said, "We believe that of Rural Poverty (SERP). had to brace up for unexpected efit to farmers during this difficult year". He said, "In future, like every those who are immune-suppressed, 3-4 weeks should be the gap. expenditure towards ramping up period. year we take the flu shot, we will also have uncontrolled diabetes, and Taj Mahal to reopen 2 medical and health infrastructure, pro- 2 take Covid shot. Interestingly, there other comorbidities, it may be 2 today, 650 visitors allowed at a time nly 650 will be allowed to enter Anyone 18+ can walk- Upset price fixed at Rs the Taj Mahal at a time when O the monument reopens for visitors on Wednesday, officials said. All centrally protected in for registration, 25 crore per acre monuments, museums and sites closed for around two months due to Govt goes ahead with auction of govt lands the Covid pandemic will reopen on June 16, an Archaeological Survey of vaccination: Govt ML MELLY MAITREYI India (ASI) order issued on Monday n HYDERABAD G WEBSITE LAUNCHED said. While 650 tourists will be PNS n NEW DELHI hesitancy' it has blamed for the FOR E-AAUCTION OF LANDS allowed inside the Taj Mahal premises slow rollout of vaccines in parts Although the opposition parties ON JULY 15. at one point of time so that COVID-19 Anyone over the age of 18 can of the country, including rural have stepped up their criticism of protocols are followed, such walk in to the nearest vaccina- areas. the decision to auction government G HOPES TO MOBILISE restrictions will not be in place for tion centre to get registered 'Vaccine hesitancy', the gov- lands for resource mobilization, the other monuments, Agra District on the CoWIN digital plat- ernment said last week, is "a State government on Tuesday ABOUT RS.2,000 CRORE TO Magistrate Prabhu N Singh said on form and be inoculated globally accepted phenomenon issued a notification and launched RS.2,500 CRORE. Tuesday. The monument premises against COVID-19, the Union and should be addressed by a website to enable interested bid- will be sanitised three times a day, the Health Ministry said Monday scientifically studying the issue ders to access the notification for G GOVT DECISION TO SELL ASI said. afternoon. at the community level". It said e-auction of the identified parcels LANDS TO FUND WELFARE It is not mandatory to pre- it was sharing a 'COVID-19 of lands. register online or book an Vaccine Communication The notification is available on SCHEMES EVOKES MIXED TODAY appointment to get the vaccine, Strategy' with state/UT gov- https://auctions.hmda.gov.in and RESPONSE the government said, as it seeks ernments. Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana, who planted a sapling as part of the Green https://www.mstcecommerce.com. ALMANAC to increase the pace of vaccina- Challenge at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday, greeted by the originator of the initiative and The State has asked all District ers participate in the auction. The Month & Paksham: tions and tackle the 'vaccine 2 Rajya Sabha member Santosh Kumar. Collectors to identify unutlised upset price per acre is 25 crore and Jyeshtha & Shukla Paksha government lands measuring the minimum bid increment is Panchangam about 1,000 acres in each district Rs.20 lakh per acre or in multiples and keep them ready in case the thereof. Tithi : Shashthi: 10:45 pm government decides to go for auc- The e-auction will be held on Nakshatram : Magha: 10:15 pm Hindujas announce sale of Churchill's old war office tion of those lands in future. July 15 and the highest bidder (H1 Time to Avoid : (Bad time to start PNS n LONDON ence in restoration of historic In the first phase, the govern- bidder), if confirmed by the any important work) buildings, everything we do, and ment has decided to auction 64 HMDA, will be made an offer Rahukalam : 12:16 pm – 01:54 pm The Hinduja Group on Tuesday every decision made on The acres of prime land - 49.92 acres within one week of the auction, announced the launch of the sale OWO is underscored by our pas- under eight plots ranging from 1 sources said. Yamagandam : 07:23 am – 09:01 am of a series of luxury residences sion and respect for the heritage acre to maximum of 8.94 acres in Once the allotment is con- Varjyam : 09:58 am – 11:36 am being created at a transformed site of the building and long- term Neopolis and Golden Mile layouts firmed, the entire amount should Gulika : 10:39 am - 12:16 pm of former British Prime Minister commitment to London,” he said. at Kokapet under the Hyderabad be paid in maximum three instal- Good Time : (to start any important work) Winston Churchill's Old War The Old War Office, originally Metropolitan Development ments - first instalment of 33 per Office (OWO) building in the completed in 1906 and designed Authority. cent of amount within one week, Amritakalam : 07:47 pm – 09:25 pm heart of London. by British architect William Another land parcel of 15.01 second instalment within 60 days, Abhijit Muhurtham : NIL The OWO Residences by Young, was formerly the site of the acres in Khanamet is under the and the balance amount on or Raffles includes a range of 85 original Palace of Whitehall. The Telangana State Industrial before October 25. homes, from studios and one-bed- building has since witnessed Infrastructure Corporation. The Given the strategic location of HYDERABAD room apartments up to five-bed- world-shaping events while influ- TSIIC is auctioning it on behalf of the plots/land put up for sale in the WEATHER room residences, with a two-bed ential political and military lead- the government as five plots in the vicinity of HI-TEC City, apartment priced at around 5.8 spa. “Launching sales of these side a flagship Raffles hotel,” said ers like Winston Churchill and range of 2.1 acres to 3.69 acres. Gachibowli, Financial District and Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms million pound. extraordinary residences is a sig- Gopichand P. Hinduja, Co- David Lloyd George held office in A pre-bid meeting will be held the RG International Airport, the Temp: 33/23 The London landmark is set to nificant milestone for us as a fam- Chairman of the Hinduja Group. the UK. Its grand architecture has on June 25. government hopes to raise any- Humidity: 50% complete its modern-day transfor- ily and for the project team at The “London is one of the best also made the building a backdrop The last date for registration is where between Rs.2,000 crore and Sunrise: 05:41 am mation in 2022, when it will also OWO; it's one step closer to cities in the world, steeped in his- for James Bond films and, more July 13 and the last date for pay- Rs.2,500 crore in the e-auction to Sunset: 06:51 pm comprise a Raffles hotel with 125- opening the storied building to the tory and tradition, and has been recently, ‘The Crown' Netflix ment of Earnest Money Deposit of be held with transparency. Current Weather Conditions rooms and suites, a collection of public for the first time where our home for over forty years. series. Rs. 5 crore per plot is July 14. This Updated JUNE 15, 2021 5:00 PM nine restaurants and bars, and a branded residences will sit along- With our knowledge and experi- 2 is to ensure that only serious play- 2 HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021 hyderabad 02 Freebies will impair fiscal health of Andhra Pradesh iscal health of any up by an elected Naidu in the erstwhile state project, which is considered He thought the scheme state depends on government if they are Nobody would oppose welfare of undivided AP. the lifeline of AP. was required only for about Fthe management of part and parcel of pru- programmes taken up by an elected Free distribution of LPG Choices make all the dif- two agricultural seasons to its available resources. If dent policies that are connections to members of ference. Should it be individ- enable farmers to come out of we take the case of linked to efficient man- government if they are part and self-help groups was one ual benefit now or long-term their debts. But then he real- Andhra Pradesh today, PIN agement of avail- parcel of prudent policies that are among those 'koti community benefit? Should it ized the hard way that habits the moot question is: POINT able resources. linked to efficient management of varaalu'(one crore bless- be DBT or asset creation? A die hard. What would happen if Thousands of people ings). Despite his poll gim- responsible government will No government would the state dumps its finan- would benefit from say available resources. Thousands of micks, he lost in the electoral make the right choices. invite the wrath of people by cial resources in unproduc- building a community hall, people would benefit from say battle. Of course, no govern- This also explains why the stopping such popular tive areas in the name of wel- laying a road, or setting up a ment can afford to dispense Polavaram project, for which schemes. fare? How can the state dis- bore well. building a community hall, laying a with freebies completely. But the foundation stone was laid That's why governments own its noble responsibility But in AP crores of people road, or setting up a bore well. in AP, there seems to be no by former chief minister T. elect to continue those of creating community are getting individual bene- limit on giving away freebies Anjaiah back in 1981, has not schemes, irrespective of the assets? Is throwing crumbs at fits by way of directly trans- M D RATNA KUMAR to various sections of people. seen the light of the day yet. fiscal strain. They are willing individuals preferable to cre- fers of money from the gov- once in three months, with Referring to the distribution Senior Journalist Recently the AP govern- Giving freebies to people to borrow to finance such ation of community assets? ernment in the name of wel- people waiting patiently for of subsidised rice through ment announced that money drags government through a schemes. Thousands of How can the future of such fare schemes. that occasion. fair price shops, they ask: totaling Rs.95,000 crore had trapdoor. crores of rupees are bor- a state be sound if the 'dump- These include community But suddenly there have "Are people really in need of achieved as promised in the been deposited into the bank Once the government rowed to meet even daily ing' continues unabated in pensions and Amma Vodi. been three-fold increase in that rice?" Given the election manifesto of ruling accounts of beneficiaries passes the door, it can't come needs of the government. the blind pursuit of making People were previously happy various types of pension improvement in living stan- YSRCP, will certainly help across the state and patted out. Take the case of free And then they look at people smile by offering to receive pensions of Rs. amounts, following the polit- dards, with almost five-fold lakhs of families. Still, polit- itself for its 'wise and tremen- power supply to farmers con- ways of selling government them freebies? There should 500/- or Rs. 1,000/- and they ically motivated race between increase in daily wages, they ical compulsions are prompt- dous' act to benefit people. ceived by Dr. YS Rajasekhara lands in prime localities of be some soul-searching used to spend that amount N. Chandrababu Naidu and say daily wagers are now in a ing the powers that be to take Every rupee of this huge Reddy, former chief minister various cities and towns. among the powers that be in frugally for meeting their YS Jaganmohan Reddy, lead- position to get at least imprudent decisions. amount will be spent on of undivided AP. Do we need development AP to answer these embar- daily needs. ers of the main warring polit- Rs.500/ and yet they spend The seeds of the unscrupu- unproductive purposes. He could not touch it even that forces the government rassing questions. In those days only Rs.200/- ical forces in the state. 35% of it on liquor con- lous practice of luring BPL After all this, they say they after realizing that it was a to dispense with our perma- Nobody would oppose was paid in the form of com- Some observers say people sumption. people were sown during the are 'struggling to fund' the millstone around the govern- nent assets at throwaway welfare programmes taken munity pension and that too, do not need freebies. Total prohibition, if regime of Chandrababu Polavaram multi-purpose ment's neck. prices? Honorarium... Eatala's new political journey Less than 12% in 1-20 age... Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 the country, Agarwal further At present, there are 20 The Finance Department said that almost 85 per cent states and union territories issued instructions to the Amid fears about the possibil- decline in daily new cases has where the Covid active case- departments concerned to ity of children getting more been noted since the highest load is less than 5,000 and a send proposals for revising begins in an inauspicious way affected if a third wave comes, reported peak on May 7 and drastic reduction is being the remuneration payable to the government said there the number of districts report- noted in almost all states. the above categories duly SNCN ACHARYULU however, joined the BJP in be given a cabinet berth fol- back from New Delhi. Just appears to be no substantial ing more than 100 daily cases Due to the restriction being indicating the basic pay and n HYDERABAD New Delhi on Monday in lowing his becoming a Rajya after Eatala's flight took off evidence to indicate there will have reduced from 531 as imposed at the field level in other details to the Finance presence of Union Minister Sabha member from some from New Delhi, the pilot of be severe infection among recorded in the week ending terms of containment activi- Department. MLC Kavitha The beginning of Eatala's jour- Dharmendra Pradhan and other state. The TRS took a dig the plane detected a technical them but then highlighted May 4 to 165 in the week end- ties, a sharp decline of 78 per and MLC Pochampalli ney in BJP has unfortunately some other BJP leaders. at that expectation of the snag and flew back to the New that people of all age groups ing June 13. cent has been noted since the Srinivasa Reddy expressed failed to rise up to the hype This gave the TRS a handle Eatala camp by asking how Delhi airport, thereby averting need to stay vigilant and fol- There has been a decline of highest reported weekly Covid their happiness over the that had been created before to criticise Eatala. Former could Eatala even think of a a major accident. low precautions. 75.6 per cent from the peak of case positivity of 21.4 per issuance of GO enhancing his joining the BJP, observers Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam ministerial berth when even For record, in his 19 years of Highlighting the improve- Covid active cases recorded cent recorded between May 4- the honorarium of mem- said, moreover it was a bad Srihari alleged on Tuesday the BJP national president was journey in TRS, Eatala had ment in the Covid situation in on May 10 across the county. 10 during the second wave. bers of ZPTCs ad MPTCs. omen for Eatala, some felt as that Eatala joined the BJP to not present during his joining held several important posi- he averted a major plane acci- protect his properties. Kadiam the BJP. tions. He was made the floor dent while returning to also said that Eatala joined the However, there has been leader of TRS in the Assembly Hyderabad from Delhi, follow- BJP in presence of Union another incident that has when Congress was in power Astra antibody TS has overtaken Konaseema, Punjab: KTR ing his joining the BJP. Minister and not in the pres- dampened the spirit of the in the undivided Andhra As had been expected by ence of BJP National President people in Eatala camp. Eatala Pradesh. He was made minis- Continued from page 1 duced and implemented the avirus, more than 2,670 Rythu many Eatala was not inducted JP Nadda and that showed the joined the BJP on Monday and ter twice. Except during the cocktail fails to Rythu Bandhu scheme in a Vedikas had been set up for into the BJP in presence of the amount of importance and returned to Hyderabad by a last few months Eatala's jour- Today, Telangana has out- smooth manner "like no other farmers. party's National President JP respect the BJP was giving to special flight that carried all his ney in the TRS had been prevent Covid done the delta region and leader in the history of the Characterizing the Nadda. There had been spec- Eatala. men with him, on Tuesday. smooth. Now, followers of Punjab and is a role model for world". Despite the financial Bharatiya Janata Party as a ulations that Prime Minister There had been speculation Eatala and his men were for- Eatala are waiting to know Continued from page 1 the country. This is a big crisis, the state government 'new beggar', KTR pointed out Narendra Modi himself will in the Eatala camp before he tunate enough to avert a major how his journey will be in the win". was buying grain from farm- that the central government welcome Eatala into BJP. Eatala joined BJP that he might even plane accident on their way BJP. Results for a subset of par- KTR said that when the ers. He then asked rhetorical- did not accord national status ticipants who were not state came into being in 2014, ly whether any other state in to even one project. There infected to begin with was paddy was being cultivated in the country was buying grain were "anti development forces" more encouraging but the 30 lakh acres. After six years like Telangana. and no money had been given Close shave for primary analysis rested on now, due to new projects and KTR said that the erstwhile for Mission Bhagiratha. KTR CM will stand by Army families, results from all participants. Chief Minister K Nalgonda district had become urged people to give a strong Eatala, aides "While this trial did not Chandrasekhar Rao' vision, a role model for the state in response to BJP in future also PNS n HYDERABAD meet the primary endpoint paddy was being cultivated in terms of grain yield. Despite like what they did recently in against symptomatic illness, 1.06 lakh acres. KCR intro- difficult situations like coron- Nakrekal. A special flight carrying 184 says KTR after unveiling statue we are encouraged by the members from Delhi to PNS n HYDERABAD would never forget the sacrifice gratulated the sculptor of the protection seen in the PCR Hyderabad, including newly of Colonel Santosh Babu. KTR statute, Srinivas Reddy, on the negative participants fol- inducted TS BJP members Municipal Administration said it did not appear as if a year occasion. lowing treatment with People need to ... viz. former health minister Minister KT Rama Rao has said had passed by. "It is not how Speaking on the occasion, AZD7442," AstraZeneca Continued from page 1 Upset price fixed at Eatala Rajender, Enugu that the state government is long we have lived, but we Col Santosh's wife Santoshi Executive Vice President Ravinder Reddy, Tula Uma, fully committed to support the should live in a way so that peo- said, "The family was devastat- Mene Pangalos said in a Covishield gap from (first Ramesh Rathod, Gandra family of martyred Colonel ple will remember us," KTR ed by the Colonel's death, but statement. dose to second dose) they Nalini, Ashwathama Reddy Santosh Babu. remarked. He said that the the government has done a lot The company is banking should bring back from 16 to Rs 25 crore per acre and BJP legislator from The Minister on Tuesday honour given to Colonel for the bereaved family". She on further studies to revive 8 weeks". He said that patients Dubbak M Raghunandan unveiled a nine-foot bronze Santosh Babu and the support said that CM KCR had helped the product's fortunes. Five who already had Covid and Continued from page 1 Koakapet lands were sold at Rs Rao, Telangana BJP core statue of Colonel Santosh Babu, extended to his family by CM the family of an immortal sol- more trials are ongoing, took the vaccine have more 14 crore per acre in the auc- committee member Vivek who died while fighting valiant- KCR had given courage to the dier in a way that no Chief testing the antibody cocktail protective antibodies, com- Meanwhile, market analysts tion. Given the market value, and others, had to return ly for India on the Indo-China entire Indian Army. He said, Minister in the country had as treatment or in preven- pared to those who were not are watching the proposed general appreciation of land immediately upon taking off border. To mark the occasion, "There are allegations that the done. She said the CM helped tion. infected. He said, "We believe land auctions with interest to prices, infrastructure develop- at Delhi Airport on Tuesday the Minister rechristened the CM helped Santosh Babu's with Rs 5 crore, gave her a The next one will likely be a single dose will protect see the response. They are of ment, and the brand value of morning after the pilot Court Chowrasta as Colonel family in a big way. But CM is house, and gave her a job in a from a larger trial testing the them for 12 months. the view that institutions and Hyderabad, the government noticed a glitch in time. It was Santosh Babu Chowrasta. He determined to stand by every Group1 cadre. She said that she product in people with a Government is taking serious MNCs may be interested had fixed the upset price rea- a close shave for the passen- participated and then spoke at military family. We have could never forget the day CM weakened immune system note of this, as it will improve more than real estate develop- sonably and the auction gers. the subsequent statue unveiling unveiled the statue of Santosh KCR invited her family for due to cancer or an organ vaccine availability". ers. Major developers have should evoke good response. The alert pilot took the ceremony. Babu to inspire the people of food and took care of her as if transplant, who may not Speaking about herd enough land bank with them They, however, caution that flight to the alighting point. KTR said that the country Suryapet". The Minister con- she were his daughter. benefit from a vaccine. immunity, Dr Reddy said, to acquire more land at the the government, rather than After the glitch was fixed, the "70-80% of population prevailing market price when auctioning the land to the rich flight took off again after should have immunity to the sentiment is still low for speculative purposes, about an hour's delay. The develop herd immunity. among retail investors in the should develop basic infra- flight reached Shamshabad Now you can confidently wake of the pandemic amid structure and offer land as per Airport at 11.30 am, instead Release of RythuBandhu brings cheer... say that about 25-30 crore uncertainty about immediate the Master Plan for residen- of 9.30 am. Party activists Indians are having immuni- recovery of the economy. tial, commercial and industri- welcomed Eatala at the air- Continued from page 1 sentatives alike that the govern- to these farmers' lands on the scheme. The remaining seven ty. We have 60 crore people The Covid-19 pandemic, al zones. port on a grand note. During ment had kept its word. No won- portal. per cent beneficiaries own above to be vaccinated. We have to which brought into vogue Although government has the welcome, much cajoling The Finance Department raised der, there is a celebratory mood On Tuesday, the first day of the five acres to 25 acres. Those who do 1 crore vaccinations per Work from home culture, has defended its decision to sell of BJP activists took place Rs.5,500 crore from the market among farmers and TRS leaders release of the amount, Rs.516.96 own land above 25 acres num- day over the next three also the changed the way land to fund welfare schemes with the police personnel by notifying the RBI --Rs.2,500 in several villages and mandals. crore was credited to the accounts ber about 6,000 in the State. months. By the end of the institutions look at office for people, there is a view that showing unusual restraint. crore on June 8 and Rs.3,000 This season's Rythu Bandhu of 16.95 lakh small farmers with Finance Minister T.Harish year, we can complete the full space investment, they point the spiralling welfare expen- crore on June 15 to mobilise the scheme brought under its fold land holdings under one acre. Rao and Industry and IT population". He pointed that out. Some developers suggest diture can become unsus- resources. The total outgo under 2.8 lakh new beneficiaries who Agriculture Minister Minister and TRS working the country was producing that land auctions should be tainable for any government. HYDERABAD the Rythu Bandhu during this got pattadar passbooks and S.Niranjan Reddy said that 93 president took to Twitter to eight crore vaccine doses carried out judiciously as It will make sense as the gov- BULLION RATES season will be Rs.7,508 crore to those whose data could not be per cent of 63 lakh beneficiaries announce the release of invest- now, we have to reach 30 enough land bank should be ernment has now started 63.25 lakh farmers. uploaded via Dharani Portal under Rythu Bandhu were small ment assistance -- an indica- crore a month. Then by available with the govern- spending on public health, GOLD As the farmers started getting due to pending mutations, cor- and marginal farmers with land tion that the government con- August we will be able to ment for future pubic infra- education and skill develop- ` 49, 630 (10 gm) messages from the banks on rection of errors in the pass- holdings of one gunta to five sidered the release of the reach 20 crore and by structure and other require- ment. That will help people in their mobile phones from the books. A special drive was taken acres, out of the total agricultur- amount as an achievement, September 30 crore . Dr ments. the long run to be able to eke ` 10 morning of Tuesday, it dawned up, with June 10th as the cut-off al extent of 1,50,18,000 acres given the devastating impact of Reddy added, "Even though There are others who point out their livelihood, is what SILVER on them and on people's repre- date, to enter the data pertaining qualifying for Rythu Bandhu the pandemic. there is intention. out that in 2006 and 2007, social activists say. ` 75, 900 (1kg) ` 600

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HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021 hyderabad 03 Banned tobacco finds its way to city Civic body makes good use of PNS n HYDERABAD scrapped TSRTC buses in city The banned tobacco products, Rajasthan native held for including gutka, are being smuggled into the city from selling banned cigarettes GHMC altering unused buses into mobile toilets Bidar and its surrounding areas in Karnataka and supplying 22-year-old native of Rajasthan was arrested by the city KAUSHIK GUNUGANTI them to shops in the city. police on Tuesday for selling foreign cigarettes illegally. n AThe cops raided and busted his godown, after they HYDERABAD Gutka and other prohibited products are finding their way received information about his operations at Aghapura. The Telangana state govern- into the city through smug- According to the police, the accused, Akash Kumar Mali, ment' move to set up mobile gling. These smuggled prod- was illegally procuring the foreign cigarettes from New Delhi, toilets in city and other parts ucts are being stored in the city and selling it to local merchants, pan shop vendors, kirana of Telangana is yielding dou- outskirts. From there, they are shops and petty vendors here. The other accused, Vikas Mali, ble benefit. On one hand, cit- being sent to provisional stores 25, is absconding. After Akash's arrest, illegal imported cig- izens are making good use of and pan shops. arettes worth Rs 20 lakh have been seized from the accused. the mobile toilets, while on the The magnitude of the prob- other, the move is helping the lem can be understood with smugglers have been lodging reportedly being imported Products Act (COTPA) has by the police have no health Telangana State Road the police confiscating the the smuggled products in from China, Malaysia, made it mandatory to have a warning on the boxes. The Transport Corporation banned tobacco products houses on the city outskirts. Switzerland and South Korea graphic health warning on the police said that the accused (TSRTC) to dispose of its old worth Rs 20 lakh on a single They are bringing goods and then sold in Delhi, 85 per cent space of the ciga- imported huge quantities of and rickety buses faster, apart day. required for one week to one Hyderabad and other states at rette packet and the union foreign cigarettes from Delhi from generating some addi- The traders are bringing the month and supplying them to cheaper rates with heavy mar- government levies heavy taxes on Monday and kept them at tional revenue for itself. banned tobacco products to the provisional stores and pan gins to the sellers, said the on the tobacco products to dis- the Godown in New Aghapura Generally, TSRTC takes off city through backdoor. Fearing shops in small quantities. police on Tuesday. The courage sales of the same. in order to deliver them to local the old buses, which have The mobile toilets have two Necklace Road, the Mayor the action from police, the The foreign cigarettes are Cigarettes and Other Tobacco The foreign cigarettes seized merchants. completed 12 lakh kilometres urinal sections separately for said that the mobile toilets of operations in rural areas and women and men including a would be available for use in 15 lakh kilometres operations feeding room for breastfeeding major intersections of the city in GHMC limits, from service mothers. At the back of the where the crowd is high. 30-year-old man and the units of the vehicle are bus, a small shop will be set up "The Greater Hyderabad CISF takes over security of BB sold as scrap. for the sale of snacks, cool Municipal Corporation However, with the drinks and water bottles. The (GHMC) has set up seven stabbed to death PNS n HYDERABAD developer and manufacturer of the southern sector Anjana borne by company. The deci- Municipal Administration and management of this mobile new mobile toilets in major PNS n HYDERABAD Covaxin, India's first indige- Sinha, and Deputy IG, South sion to provide CISF security Urban Development depart- toilet, which is equipped with intersections of the city. The Central Industrial Security nously-developed vaccine for Zone-II, Shyamala Dinavahi was taken recently in view of the ment deciding to use slightly a solar power system, will be Unused Telangana state RTC A 30-year-old man was Force (CISF) on Monday took Covid. The contingent of the attended the induction cere- increased threat perception to better buses, which still have handed over to outsourcing buses are beautifully altered to stabbed to death, over the security of Bharat paramilitary force was induct- mony. The CISF flag was Bharat Biotech as the biotech- considerable economic and agency after completion. design these mobile toilets. For allegedly after a row Biotech International Ltd's ed at a ceremony held at the unfurled on Bharat Biotech nology company is considered operational service left in Meanwhile, Greater the first time, facilities for over a road accident in facility here to protect it against facility located in Genome campus on the occasion. vulnerable to threats from anti- them, things are slowly getting Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal transgenders are made in these Nehru Nagar under the any terror threat or sabotage Valley, the cluster of biotech- The CISF will control access nationals and saboteurs. better for the RTC. Vijayalakshmi inaugurated five mobile toilets," she added. Balanagar police sta- that may lead to a biological nology companies. Bharat to the facility and its armed On the direction of the The State Corporation is new mobile toilets in Over 70 old TSRTC buses, tion limits on Monday disaster. Biotech Chairman and troopers, including a vehicle- Union Home Ministry to pro- handing over buses, which still Khairatabad on Tuesday, while including 35 in the GHMC night. The CISF deployed 64 per- Managing Director Dr Krishna borne QRT, will be stationed at vide armed security cover to can be operated for another 30 such mobile toilets are limits, have been fabricated "In the afternoon, sonnel headed by an Inspector- Ella, Joint Managing Director vantage positions in case of a the premises of Bharat Biotech, 50,000 km or for a year, to the already available to use. into mobile toilets with many there was an accident rank officer as part of the secu- Dr Suchitra Ella, CISF terrorist attack or sabotage. CISF officials recently carried MA&UD department for con- Speaking at the inauguration more likely to be put to the in which a child was rity for Bharat Biotech, the Inspector General in-charge of The cost of the security will be out survey of the facility. verting them into mobile toilets. held at the parking yard in same use. injured, after which there was an argument between the man who was driving the motor- cycle and a relative of Eatala resigns as prez CJI visits Yadadri shrine the child. In the evening, on PNS n HYDERABAD Takes part in Green India the pretext of dis- of Exhibition Society Challenge cussing the issue, the Chief Justice of India N V The CJI planted a sapling at relative called the other PNS n HYDERABAD also resigned as the TRS MLA Ramana visited the famed Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad on man out and stabbed on Monday. In a note issued by Yadadri shrine in the district on Tuesday. Participating in Green him to death," said K The Exhibition Society has the secretary of Exhibition Tuesday and participated in India programme initiated by Purushottam, Assistant stated that former Health Society Dr B Prabha Shankar pooja to Sri Lakshminarsimha MP Santosh Kumar, the CJI Commissioner of Minister Eatala Rajender has informed that the managing Swamy at Balalayam. The CJI called upon legal fraternity to Police (Balanagar). resigned as the president of committee and members of also went through the renovat- encourage programmes that The police have shift- Exhibition Society, Hyderabad the Exhibition Society ed main temple on the hill enhance the green cover. ed the body to the due to personal reasons on acknowledge and place on shrine. “It is important to protect Osmania General Tuesday. record his contribution in the Ministers Indrakaran Reddy the Mother Nature by prom- Hospital mortuary for Eatala Rajender has been development of the society and Jagdish Reddy welcomed oting greenery in a big way. We autopsy. holding the post of the presi- and the educational institu- the CJI at the VVIP suite on Justice Ramana and his wife must ensure green cover so as A case under Section dent to the Exhibition Society tions sponsored and managed Yadadri hill. As per tradition, participated in special pooja at to protect nature and ensure 302 of IPC has been since 2014. by it and its sister organisation the temple priests welcomed the Balalayam. He also inspected sustainable development for registered by the police It may be remembered here Osmania Graduates' CJI with purna khumbam on the works at the temple town the benefit of future genera- and investigation is on. that the former Minister has Association in Telangana. his arrival at Balalayam. Chief and Presidential Suite. tions,” said the CJI. Heavy rains 3,757 Haj applications lash parts of Hyderabad cancelled in Telangana PNS n HYDERABAD For more information, the PNS n HYDERABAD intending Haj pilgrims are Telangana State Haj Committee requested to visit official web- Since the onset of the mon- Executive Officer B Shafiullah site www.hajcommittee.govin, soon in the city, Hyderabad on Tuesday said that the Haj Shafiullah added. has been witnessing regular Committee of India has In a circular, the committee rainfall during the evenings. announced that the Kingdom said that the Ministry of Haj SCR delivers 3,000 mt On Tuesday, several local- of Saudi Arabia has announced and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi ities in the city including the cancellation of conduct of Arabia, has issued a state- Serilingampally, Kapra, Haj 2020 due to Covid. ment informing that due to medical oxygen to TS Tirumalgiri, Quthbullapur Hence, all the application coronavirus pandemic condi- and Balanagar witnessed forms for Haj 2020 are can- tions it has decided to allow PNS n HYDERABAD 3,052 MT have been brought heavy rainfall. In some areas celled for Haj 2020, the citizens and residents inside in 163 tankers through 33 like Bowenpally and sur- Telangana State Haj the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Indian Railways continuous trains to the State. While 1,885 roundings, the rains started Committee received as many only to attend Haj this year in endeavor to find new solutions MT of LMO (104 tankers) was lashing since the evening and as 3,757 Haj application forms, limited numbers. Last year to serve the nation and over- supplied from the state of continued till night. a release here said. also the government had come unexpected challenges Odisha, Jharkhand - 680 MT According to the IMD, the No quota is allotted, he decided that Muslims from has once again been strength- (34 tankers), Chhattisgarh - city will continue to experi- said the Saudi Authorities India will not travel to Saudi ened with the supply of 282 MT (14 tankers) and ence moderate rain or even have not allowed any pilgrims Arabia for Haj after Kingdom Medical Oxygen to the state of Gujarat - 205 MT (11 tankers) thundershowers for a couple from outside the Kingdom of conveyed that pilgrims should Telangana (within SCR) cross- have supplied the rest of of days. Saudi Arabia for Haj-2021. not be sent. ing 3,000 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen to Telangana. Medical Oxygen (LMO). As To meet the Medical on Tuesday, a cumulative total Oxygen requirements of the of 3,052 MT of LMO has State within the fastest possi- been delivered at Sanath Nagar ble time, Indian Railways have Minister inspects desilting works in Hyderabad city for the State been operating these trains of Telangana through Oxygen along the Green Corridors to PNS n HYDERABAD work at Begumpet, inspected desilting works at Begumpet Express trains. ensure minimum transporta- the desilting of the drain locat- nala. Citizens with grievances In order to meet the tion time. Multi-disciplinary With desilting of stormwater ed near the Pension Office, pertaining to desilting of Medical Oxygen requirement teams have also been formed drains in the GHMC limits Banjara Hills on Tuesday. He drains can WhatsApp the of the State in an effective to ensure that the Oxygen progressing, the Animal was accompanied by Nampally details to the Minister's office manner, the Oxygen Express trains reach at the least possi- Husbandry Minister Talasani MLA Hussain Meraj, GHMC on 9848021665. They can also trains have been operated ble time. As a result, the aver- Srinivas Yadav went on an zonal commissioner Pravinya send pictures along with the from both from the Eastern age time taken to transport inspection of the works on and other civic body officials. location of the drains that and Western parts of the these trains has been over 60 Tuesday. The Minister, who Minister Talasani Srinivas need to be desilted or repaired, Nation. As a result, till date kmph. had visited and reviewed the Yadav inspected the ongoing officials said. Water Board draws plan to do away with water wastage PNS n HYDERABAD HMWSSB has planned their enue water policy is to calculate work with focus on this new the difference between the Telangana government has policy, along with new agendas. water supplied to the ward started taking steps to imple- According to information and the amount of tax collect- ment the new non-revenue received from reliable sources, ed towards the water through water policy to graph the the newly appointed 15 DGMs bills. The main focus of the amount of water being brought have already been given norms newly appointed DGMs is on to the city, supplied to the peo- for non-revenue water distrib- management of wastewater ple and the amount wasted in ution. These 15 DGMs will along with the calculation of the distribution. account for non-revenue water the amount of water wastage, The new water policy in supply in the metro city. steps to be taken to do away Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Virtually, every division has with water wastage, and find Supply and Sewerage Board a DGM. However, since they the reason behind water (HMWSSB) will list the are generally in the mainte- wastage. This includes keeping expenses on water distribution nance department, working tabs on overflow of tanks, to the people by the board. towards coordinating com- reservoirs, meter repairs, leaks, In this action plan, it is plaints from the public and illegal water connections etc.. known HMWSSB appointed For record, nearly 38 per cent walk- drive programme to public representatives, their Further, they have to look at fifteen DGMs to different zones of the water got wasted without reduce water wastage, but only tasks are confined to such water bill payments of big in the city and further guide- usage by any purposes in the two per cent decrease in water activities as bill collection and commercial complexes, com- lines and other things will be city. Interestingly, during last wastage was seen in one year. other works. The role of the panies and other private prop- prepared by the board shortly. year the board implemented the Focusing on zero water wastage, new DGM in the new non-rev- erties. hyderabad 04 HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021 New Huzurabad district to honour PV? TKHH: Officials cautious about PNS n JAYASHANKAR round which of the three areas Several TRS leaders from become Minister in erstwhile negligence in upkeep of saplings BHUPALPALLY - Manthani, Huzurabad and Karimnagar district also were AP government holding vari- Husnabad - are going to be ele- reported to have aired the ous portfolios and subsequent- PNS n NAGARKURNOOL Which of the regions in erstwhile vated into a district. same view to the party high ly he became the CM of the Karimnagar district are is going The locals of Huzurabad command. state too. The locals of Telangana government offi- to be made into a district is stir- have launched agitations According to reliable Manthani constituency have cials are taking the iconic mass ring a lot of interest among peo- recently demanding the gov- sources, in view of the PV been agitating for the past 30 tree plantation programme, ple of the erstwhile Karimnagar ernment to create Huzurabad Centenary celebrations lined years to carve out Manthani Telanganaku Haritha Haram district in the run up to the by- district. They conducted sever- up on June 28, the government district as the constituency (TKHH), initiated six years ago elections to Huzurabad al protest programmes under is understood to have consult- elevated him to become a CM by the government to increase Assembly seat, vacated by former the title PV Zilla Sadhana ing all who matter on creation from the position of MLA. the green cover of the state and minister Eatala Rajender who Samiti. However, the govern- of PV district. During the Telangana which is in its seventh phase of resigned from TRS and joined ment did not respond to the Soon after PV became the Armed struggle, in the inde- implementation this year, very the BJP, in the centenary year of protests. In view of the forth- Prime Minister in 1991, protests pendent India, PV Narasimha seriously, more so because of former Prime Minister PV coming by-elections to were launched in Manthani Rao held camps in Chanda the allegations of field-level However, the available statis- districts through this project Narasimha Rao. Huzurabad seat, the PV district demanding creation of a district area of neighbouring officers' negligence in main- tics in connection with the have died due to lack of prop- There are speculations over issue came to the fore. with Manthani as headquarters. Maharashtra and held political taining the saplings and trees mass plantation drive have a er maintenance of the trees at the state government making Warangal district are nursing The Chief Minister, K The youth of Manthani and stu- classes for leaders belonging to already planted as also of keep- different story to tell. the field level. Many plants - 20 either Manthani or Huzurabad hopes of a new district as the Chandrasekhar Rao, was also dents launched relay hunger Manthani. In 1957, he contest- ing 'wrong' records of the entire According to sources, the percent of the trees planted - or Husnabad into a district as two districts are closely associ- understood to have been think- stir. Though PV hailed from ed as MLA for Assembly elec- tree plantation drive, that have impact of the drive had been were mowed by the cows and it is reliably learnt that the state ated with PV Narasimha Rao. ing of making Huzurabad into Vangara in erstwhile tions and got elected because of surfaced in recent times. diminishing year on year. buffaloes because the protec- government is keen to create a It is reliably learnt that the a district in place of Warangal Karimnagar district, Manthani his familiarity with leaders Beginning in 2015 the state According to the revela- tive railings were not set up new district out of the erstwhile state government is conducting Urban district. Assembly constituency took who had taken part in the government had taken all the tions made by the Forum for around the trees in many dis- undivided Karimnagar district an exercise to name one of the For the TRS to gain upper him under its wings. armed revolution. Then, the preliminary steps to increase Good Governance organisa- tricts, the findings noted. In with an eye on the Eatala's vote regions in the two districts after hand in Huzurabad by-elec- Since 1957, PV Narasimha local people demanded the the greenery of the state fol- tion, which verified statistics the last year some districts in bank. Not only the people of PV Narasimha Rao creating a tions, creating Huzurabad dis- Rao represented Manthani government for creation of a lowing proper planning and available on the Haritha the state even showed negative erstwhile Karimnagar district new district. The debate trict will be the best choice, constituency in the Assembly district with Manthani as head- strategizing through the Haram project, half of the results concerning the Haritha but also those of former among the people veered according to public opinion. four times and went on to quarters. Haritha Haram programme. plants planted in thirty-one Haram project, it was revealed. TRS still running KCR is not the owner of TS ‘Gadi rule' in TS, says Bhongir MP government lands: D Sravan PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD "On July 18, 2012, the TRS Congress MP from Bhongir party leaders including KT Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Expressing disapprobation Rama Rao and Padma Rao, criticised the TRS govern- over the TRS government's staged a dharna in front of the ment for not inviting him move to sell the precious gov- HMDA office, Hyderabad, for the statue unveiling cer- ernment lands, AICC demanding the then govern- emony of Colonel Santhosh spokesperson Dr Dasoju ment led by Kiran Kumar Babu in Suryapet on Sravan Kumar had demanded Reddy not to sell the lands. But Tuesday. the government to withdraw now the TRS, forgetting the Reiterating that it is a its decision immediately or past, is going to sell the lands. government programme, face the wrath of the public. It shows their hypocrisy and which comes under his Lok CELEBRATIONS He, however, added that the income drastically increased, double standards.. If they want Sabha constituency and not family members of Chief alleged Sravan to sell the lands, they should a TRS party meeting, Venkat BEGIN Minister K Chandrashekhar Addressing a press meet at first accept that they did 'pol- Reddy said he must be invit- Farmers and TRS party and some other leaders of the the Gandhi Bhavan here on itics' over selling of the land at ed for the programme as per activists across the state ruling party had indeed Tuesday, the Congress senior that time and also 'touch their the protocol, adding that performed milk bath to amassed assets including farm- leader had lashed out at the nose to the ground' stating that the TRS leaders did not Chief Minister K lands worth hundreds of crores TRS government and accused they did make a mistake. invite him as they are scared Chandrashekar Rao’s of rupees, while the govern- it of resorting to blackmail pol- Moreover, the government to face the questions from portrait on Tuesday for ment was trying to auction the itics that they will stop welfare must remember that he is a the opposition about the transferring Rythu Bandhu lands in the name of revenue schemes as the Opposition trustee not the owner of the mistakes of Ruling party. amount to the farmers. loss. It is a mystery, how was questioning the rationale government lands," Sravan Telangana Govt's Income behind its decision to sell the said, adding that selling the reduced, while TRS top Brass lands. lands is an economic offence. Over 13,000 vaccinated Big cat mauls Cong demands medical MLA inspects cow to death so far in Mahabubnagar PNS n ASIFABAD vax drive for PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR college for Kamareddy A cow was killed by a tiger in PNS n KAMAREDDY corporations, then the overall Disrict Collector S Venkat Rao the forests of Loadpalli village debts will be of nearly Rs. 5 SHG women has exhorted all those who are in Penchikalpet mandal on Former Minister and lakh crore. Presently, the gov- PNS n MEDCHAL MALKAJGIRI 45 years and listed under var- Tuesday. Mohammed Ali Shabbir has ernment is not in a position to ious categories of Covid affect- Forest department officials accused Chief Minister K either repay the loans or their Local legislator KP ed groups should receive the said a cow belonging to Chandrashekhar Rao and his interest,” he alleged. Vivekananda on Tuesday vaccine without fail. Muktyar Ahmed was mauled family of plundering the The Congress leader inspected the vaccination Inspecting the Covid vacci- At the Government Junior to death by the big cat on the resources of Telangana. demanded that the Chief centre at St Martin's High nation centre set up College, a vaccination centre fringes of the forest near the Addressing a press confer- Minister sanction one medical School in 128th division and Government Junior College for for bank employees has been village. Pugmarks of the car- ence at Kamareddy District college and a super-speciality at Hindu Public School in Boys here for Covid affected set up. So far, 13,429 have nivore were seen at the spot. Congress Committee office hospital for Kamareddy district. 127th division in Chintal, set ‘Will develop Jagitial groups on Tuesday, he enquired received the vaccine so far in Awareness was being created on Tuesday, Shabbir Ali Shabbir Ali also demanded up for SHG women and high- the people gathered at the cen- the district. among farmers and rural strongly condemned the TRS that the Chief Minister sanc- risk takers, and described the tre of their work and age. On account of the series of folks over the presence of government for its plan to sell tion Rs 200 crore to complete response from beneficiaries as He said that now it is the measures initiated by the dis- tigers. People were requested off government lands to raise the pending works of unprecedented. library as role model’ turn of these groups after trict administration to rein in to avoid sudden confronta- over Rs 20,000 crore in the Kaleshwaram which would GHMC zonal commis- PNS n JAGITIAL there were libraries in 15 man- administering the vaccine to the virus, Covid positivity rate tion with the solitary animal, next few days. "TRS Govt has bring irrigation water to sioner Mamata, local cor- dals and another three man- the super spreaders. As part of has come down to 2.9 from stated officials. already pushed Telangana in a Kamareddy and neighbouring plorator B Vijay Sekhar Goud Emphasising the need to dals would get libraries soon. the exercise, employees of 34.4. DMHO Dr Krishna, dis- It is learned that a local huge debt crisis. The State areas. He said that the previ- and others were present. establish an e-library, MLC MLC K Kavitha on Tuesday banks, postal services, excise trict immunisation officer Dr raised alarm and tried to Government has borrowed ous Congress Govt had sanc- Later the MLA laid the Kalvakuntla Kavitha promised said change in society was pos- department, cab drivers and Sankar, junior college princi- rescue the cattle, but in vain. over Rs. 4 lakh crore in the last tioned Packages 21, 22 & 23 in foundation stone for the Rs to develop Jagitial library as a sible only with education. auto drivers are being given pal Bhagavanta Chary and The news went viral on social seven years. If we include the the year 2007 as part of 9.05 lakh compound wall for role model in the state. "Education helped Mahatma the vaccine. others were present. media platforms. loans borrowed by various Pranahita Chevella Project. crematorium in Bhagatsingh Participating in the swear- Gandhi, Ambedkar, Jyothirao Nagar of 128th division and ing-in ceremony of district Phule to fight against injustice to Rs 14.90 lakh works to library committee chairman in society," she said. rebuild the flood flow canals Dr Chandrashekhar Goud and The foundation stone for 13.50 kg golden Good response to in the division. Addressing a felicitation of government the construction of the new PR Minister inspects integrated gathering, he said that the body members here, Kavitha library building would be laid armour for Lord vaccination drive objective of the government said Chief Minister K soon under the leadership of is to create better basic Chandrashekhar Rao, who the newly appointed chair- Sitaramaswamy Collectorate under construction amenities in slums. Later, gained enormous knowledge man, she informed. The state PNS n BHADRACHALAM PNS n WARANGAL structure is being built using for SCCL workers Om Manikantha Nayee by reading scores of books, government has been asked to the state of the art technology. PNS n PEDDAPALLY Brahman Seva Sangh mem- played a vital role in achieving establish BC and SC study cir- JV Ranga Raju couple Minister for Panchayat Raj He said the CM conceived bers, as a token of gratitude separate Telangana State. cles in the districts, she said, belonging to Bangaluru on and Rural Development small districts plan to solve Singareni Collieries Com pany to government for supplying Assuring all help to and hoped to get the nod from Tuesday presented golden Errabelli Dayakar Rao on problems of the people as Limited's Director Operations them free power up to 250 strengthen libraries in the dis- the government soon. armour, weighing 13.50 kg, to Tuesday inspected the new early as possible and is trying S Chandrasekhar along with units a month, presented trict, she promised to make The MLC said it was the Lord Sitaramaswamy, the pre- integrated Collectorate build- to make the Telangana state, other directors and top saplings to the MLA calling libraries accessible to the only party which was siding deity at Bhadrachalam ing under construction at which is the result of several authorities on Tuesday on him at his residence as a youths preparing for various extending all help to BC temple on Tuesday. Subedari in Hanmakonda as istration as per the expecta- agitations, into Bangaru reviewed the progress of the matter of courtesy. competitive exams. Presently, communities. Noted goldsmith Kodan- Chief Minister K Chandra tions of the people. Telangana. He described TS as vaccination drive for the dapani made the golden sekhar Rao is going to inaugu- Besides the Collectorate the state that overcome many Singareni workers in various armour. rate the building during the complex, the CM will lay the hurdles and set an example for mining areas of the colliery On Fridays, the temple visit to Warangal on June 21. foundation stone for the 24- other states in the country to and expressed satisfaction priests will decorate the Lord He said that new districts storeyed multi super-specialty emulate. He said that the CM over the progress. KCR bearing marriage expenses with the armour, to the have been carved out as part of hospital. He said that Rs 57 will gather opinion of the elect- He said that the SCCL delight of the devotees. the greater decentralisation of crore was spent so far to build ed people's representatives on chairman-cum-managing The temple authorities say administration and to ensure the integrated Collectorate creation of Warangal and director N Sridhar was instru- of the poor like a brother: Harish that the golden armour pre- that the fruits of development complex, which was proposed Hanmakonda districts. He laud- mental in fixing a vaccination sented to the deity is unique and welfare schemes trickle initially to take up at a cost of ed the CM for taking up con- drive for the SCCL workers in Shadi Mubarak, Kalyana Lakshmi cheques distributed of all gifts the deity received down to the people. Rs 35 crore. The total floor struction of heritage structures 18-60 years age group recog- so far ever since the temple He said that the Chief area of the building is 1,57,000 which will go down the histo- nising them as the front line PNS n SIDDIPET came into existence. Minister is running the admin- sft, he said adding that the ry as important landmarks. warriors.

Minister for Finance T harish Rao on Tuesday distributed Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak cheques worth Rs ‘Withdraw GO 105’ PRC: Contract and outsourced 1,12,38,021 among 112 bene- PNS n MEDAK 2021 the newly created Medak ficiaries and Rs 30,03,480 irrigation circle has been among 30 persons in Siddipet Medak district Telangana attached to Chief Engineer, urban mandal of Siddipet con- Non-gazetted Officers' irrigation unit, Sangareddy, employees stage demonstration stituency. Association (TNGO) presi- while a new division of Speaking after distributing dent Donta Narender has Narsapur division has been PNS n JAYASHANKAR employees also took part in the several years. They said that the cheques among the bene- demanded the state govern- included in the Medak circle. BHUPALPALLY protest demanding resolution of they are living separately from ficiaries at his camp office, he ment to withdraw the GO No. To protect the interests of their problems immediately. their families and undergoing said that the Chief Minister K Karnataka and Shiva Sena He asked the people to not 105 which he said is detrimen- the farmers, the Chief Minister Contract and outsourced They contended that they mental agony. Chandradshekhar Rao bears ruled Maharashtra. He said to waste their hard earned tal to the interests of the divided the irrigation depart- employees working in various have been working for the They urged the government the burden of marriage the government hospital at money by approaching private employees of the irrigation ment into 19 territorial units government departments past 18 years on contract basis to administer vaccine to the expenses like elder brother in Siddipet is providing better hospitals as the government is and catchment area develop- appointing a assistant engineer resorted to black-badge and claimed that they are medical and health staff fam- the families of the poor. In all, treatment equipping it with providing better treatment free ment department. for every 5000 acres, deputy demonstration in front of the being discriminated against ily members on a war-footing Rs 1,42,41,501 was distrib- most moder CT-Scan, ICUs, of cost. He said that a waiting Addressing media at TNGO executive engineer for every government hospital here on on payment of wages. and sought payment of Rs 1 uted among 142 beneficiaries. dialysis, diagnostic centres. hall has been provided at the Bhavan here on Tuesday, he 20,000acres, executive engi- Tuesday alleging injustice to Moreover, they said that there crore ex-gratia to the bereaved He said that the scheme is There are Covid wards and hospital for the relatives of said that the irrigation princi- neer for every 1 lakh acres, them in the Pay Revision were no transfers in the depart- family members of medical unique to Telangana and is not special wards to treat patients patients and providing them pal secretary Rajat Kumar by superintending engineer for Commission. The Kataram ment and claimed to be work- and health employees who in vogue in BJP ruled suffering from black fungus. piping hot food. an order dated January 9, every 6-8 lakh acres. PHC contract and outsourced ing at one place for the past died of Covid. nation 05 HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021

Centre confirms Risk of death following Amit Shah meets MPs amid 1 death due to vaccine vax negligible: Centre PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Cabinet expansion buzz A government report has, for the first time, acknowledged The health ministry on PNS n NEW DELHI Janata Dal United is expect- one death in India due to Tuesday termed as "incom- ing a cabinet berth. Another vaccination. plete" and of "limited under- Union home minister Amit seat in the Council of A 68-year-old man, fully standing" media reports which Shah's meeting with groups of Ministers should go to Mr vaccinated, died on March stated that 488 deaths between BJP MPs, which generated Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party. 31 and it has been labelled as January 16 and June 7 follow- speculation about a cabinet Rewards are also expected "vaccine product related ing vaccination were linked to expansion, was part of an in Madhya Pradesh, which reaction" in a report assess- post-Covid complications, and ongoing feedback exercise on came into BJP grasp after the ing 31 severe cases reported highlighted that the vaccina- the work of the government, churn in the Congress and since the government tion coverage during this peri- Covid situation and other changing of camp by launched the vaccine drive in od was 23.5 crore. issues, sources said. Over the Jyotiraditya Scindia with a January. The number of deaths last five days, Prime Minister chunk of his followers. Mr The report is by the reported following COVID-19 Narendra Modi had also held Scindia has already been National Adverse Events vaccination in the country is meetings with the minsters given a Rajya Sabha seat, but Following Immunization only 0.0002 per cent of the 23.5 along with BJP chief JP there is speculation about a (AEFI) committee under the crore doses administered, and gible as compared to the "It is clarified that these Nadda. cabinet berth for him as well. Union Health Ministry. Of this is within the expected known risk of dying due to reports are based on incom- Mr Shah had met MPs The exception could be the 31 cases, 28 are deaths. death rates in a population, it COVID-19," the ministry stat- plete and limited understand- from Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, where the BJP, while "This is the first death said. ed. ing of the matter at hand. It Maharashtra, Rajasthan, formance during the pan- Distribution portfolio. failing to oust Trinamool where causality has been In a population, deaths The ministry also referred to may be noted that the term Gujarat and some other states demic, and the grievances of At present, there are 21 Congress chief Mamata established, with vaccine occur at a certain rate. The some media reports suggesting 'succumbed' insinuates causal- on Saturday and Sunday at his the people. Also any reshuf- Cabinet ministers, nine min- Banerjee from power, won resulting in an anaphylaxis crude death rate in 2017, an increase in the cases of ity i.e. the deaths were caused residence. Around 30 MPs fle in the ministry is usually isters of state with indepen- nearly a third of the assembly reaction. But compared to according to SRS data, was 6.3 severe adverse events following due to vaccination," the min- and some ministers had vis- preceded by appraisal and dent charge, and 23 ministers seats. There is speculation the overall numbers, only a per 1,000 persons annually, the immunisation (AEFI) that istry said. ited him over the weekend. stock taking. of state besides PM Modi. that Bengal BJP chief Dilip small number had a severe ministry said. have also resulted in "suc- AEFI is defined as any unto- Sources said political activ- Over the last weeks, there An expansion is also Ghosh might get a cabinet reaction. 31 cases were inves- It is also important and per- cumbing of patients" post vac- ward medical occurrence ities and physical meetings has been talk of cabinet expected to settle political berth. tigated and one death was tinent to note that the mortal- cination. which follows immunisation have resumed as the second expansion with 28 berths tensions within the allies and Sources said whenever the due to vaccine, and among ity rate for those testing posi- According to the media and which does not necessar- wave of Covid has receded. remaining vacant. One was giving due importance to expansion takes place, Bengal anaphylaxis cases, only two tive for COVID-19 is more reports, 488 deaths following ily have a causal relationship The focus of the meetings this vacated by the death of Lok states where the BJP came to will be given more represen- were found to be product- than one per cent and vaccina- vaccination are linked to post- with the usage of vaccine. time is on the situation in the Janshakti Party chief Ram power in assembly elections tation to send a message that related. Most anaphylaxis tion can prevent these deaths, Covid complications between It can be any unfavourable or MPs' constituencies, the han- Vilas Paswan, who was in over the last two years. it is top on the BJP's priority reactions are managed," said it said. January 16 and June 7, when unintended sign, abnormal dling of Covid and their per- charge of the Food and Public From Bihar, Nitish Kumar's list. NK Arora, Advisor, National "Therefore, the risk of dying the total vaccination coverage laboratory finding, symptom AEFI Committee. following vaccination is negli- was 23.5 crore. or disease. INDIA CORNER Delhi defies norms, doctors say brace Assam's ‘vaccine man' Ayodhya land deal: Cong on door-to-door drive seeks registration of FIR for ‘explosion’ of Covid positive cases PNS n DHUBRI COVID-19 vaccines. Congress leader from PNS n NEW DELHI est level in more than two pose strict curbs if cases rise. reopened. Have we gone total- Mazumder, popularly Madhya Pradesh has months Thousands died in the cap- ly mad? (sic)" Ambrish Mithal With the Centre and the state known as the 'vaccine man', Alodged a complaint with In national capital Delhi, But disease experts and ital in May, as oxygen supplies of Max HealthCare in New having stepped up the told PTI that he has so far suc- the Indore Police seeking thousands of commuters doctors have cautioned that a all but vanished and families Delhi said on Twitter. "Wait COVID-19 vaccination drive, ceeded in persuading 80 peo- registration of an FIR on the crowded into underground race towards resuming busi- pleaded on social media over for #COVID19 to explode a 36-year- old man in Assam's ple to visit nearby inoculation charge of "fraud" against train stations and shopping ness as usual would compro- scarce hospital beds. again- and blame the govern- Dhubri district has taken it centres. "There are some peo- officials of the Shri Ram malls on Tuesday, prompting mise vaccination efforts as People paid 20 times the ment, hospitals, country." upon himself to convince peo- ple who still do not own a Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra some doctors to warn it could only about 5% of all 950 mil- usual price to secure ambu- In the early hours of ple, especially those from the smartphone and have no clue Trust alleging they lead to a resurgence in lion eligible adults have been lances and hearses, many Tuesday, Delhi's underground underprivileged sections, about the vaccination process. "misappropriated" Rs 16 crore COVID-19 infections. Major inoculated. died in parking lots, and rail network put out alerts on about the efficacy of the jabs Many of them are scared of in buying a piece of land for the Ram temple project in Ayodhya. MP Indian cities have begun lift- Doctors say Delhi's near- morgues ran out of space. Twitter about peak traffic amid reports that many were taking the vaccine either due Congress Committee general secretary and media in-charge KK ing strict lockdowns as the complete re-opening is con- "Delhi's top #mall saw a and longer waits, responding hesitant to get themselves to lack of awareness or because Mishra on Tuesday said he had lodged the complaint on Monday nationwide tally of new infec- cerning. The city's authorities footfall of 19,000 people last to angry commuters angry inoculated. of the misinformation doing night at Chhatripura police station in Indore. Referring to media tions has dropped to its low- have said they would reim- weekend- as soon as it about long queues. Stating that he has taken a the rounds," he said. reports, Mishra said, "Officials of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth pledge to free Dhubri of coro- Currently, Mazumder has Kshetra Trust had misappropriated around Rs 16 crore while navirus, Dipankar Mazumder, directed his attention to daily purchasing the land for the Ram temple construction project. For a medical representative by wage earners, especially this act, an FIR should be registered against the officials of the Trust ‘Cong brass profession, is moving from one women and senior citizens, as on charges of breach of trust and fraud under the Indian Penal BB: Rs 150 per Covaxin dose door to another on his motor- "they are among the most Code". should not listen cycle trying to bust all myths vulnerable groups of people" surrounding the available that could get infected. "Will come and set AIADMK to Pilot camp’ not sustainable in long run PNS n JAIPUR PNS n HYDERABAD for the private sector upward, Bharat Biotech is currently straight": VK Sasikala the firm said. supplying Covaxin at Rs 150 Rajasthan MLAs who had The supply price of Bharat Fundamental business rea- per dose to the Centre, Rs 400 K Sasikala, the ousted defected from the BSP to the Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine sons ranging from low pro- to the state government and Rs chief of Tamil Nadu's ruling Congress objected to Covaxin to the Central govern- curement volumes, high distri- 1,200 to private hospitals. VAIADMK, was heard in a any move by the party high ment at Rs 150 per dose is not bution costs and retail margins, "The supply price of purported audio clip, saying command to pacify dissi- sustainable in the long run, the among few others, contribute Covaxin to the government of that she will "come soon and dent legislators led by Sachin vaccine maker said on Tuesday. to higher pricing of Covaxin to India at Rs 150/dose, is a non- set the party straight". The Pilot, saying it was because of Hence a higher price in pri- the private sector, Bharat competitive price and clearly latest clip emerged a day after them that the government vate markets is required to off- Biotech said,justifying the not sustainable in the long the opposition party sacked 15 was in crisis last year. set part of the costs, it said in higher price when compared run.Hence a higher price in people she spoke with The MLAs said they a statement. to other COVID-19 vaccines private markets is required to recently. "Other elections are should be rewarded as the The Centre's supplying price available for the private play- offset part of the costs," it said coming up. We've to win and protect Jayalalithaa's legacy. I am government was saved by is pushing the pricing structure ers. in a statement. pained that party workers are expelled when we are in opposition," them and other she is reportedly heard saying. "I have a responsibility. I am Independents. confident that I'd be able to set the party straight. My wish is that Former state deputy chief the AIADMK should be strong even if it turns 100 years. We would minister Sachin Pilot and 18 definitely bring Amma (Jayalalithaa) rule. I will meet all of you MLAs supporting him had Husband’s sacrifice makes me soon." The AIADMK on Monday sacked 15 functionaries including last year rebelled against CM UAPA defines terrorist its spokesperson, Pugalendhi, for "anti-party activities" and "bringing Ashok Gehlot. They were disrepute". Many of the expelled members had spoken with Sasikala accused of the bid to topple on the phone recently. the state government. Act vaguely, says HC feel proud of him: martyr’s wife All BSP MLAs in the state- PNS n CHENNAI last conversation she had with -Lakhan Singh, Rajendra PNS n NEW DELHI (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and him.. Sukhbir Badal detained amid Gudha, Sandeep Yadav, Wajib in amending it in 2004 and A year after the Galwan skir- "He told me his (retire- Ali, Deepchand Kheria, The definition of ‘terrorist act' 2008 to bring terrorist activ- mish, Vanathi Devi, widow of ment) papers were through protest at Amarinder’s House Jogendra Awana--had defect- under the stringent anti-ter- ity within its scope, “was and Havildar K Palani, still remem- and he would return home in ed to the ruling Congress in ror law UAPA is "somewhat could only have been, to deal bers her beloved was not able a weeks time and asked me to hiromani Akali Dal chief September 2019. vague" and it cannot be with matters of profound to keep his promise of return- go ahead with the house Sukhbir Singh Badal was applied in a “cavalier manner” impact on the ‘Defence of ing home but his final warming ceremony on June 3 Sdetained this afternoon as to criminal acts falling under India', nothing more and moments and heroic sacrifice which I did," she said. he led a huge protest outside the IPC, lest it unjustly sucks nothing less”. in the fight with Chinese Both hoped that they would Punjab Chief Minister Captain persons within its ambit, the The high court said “foist- troops makes her feel proud of "Even after a year, my life reunite on their wedding day Amarinder Singh's home in Delhi High Court said on ing extremely grave and seri- him. continues to be gloomy due to on June 6.But fate willed oth- Mohali to demand the sacking Tuesday. ous penal provisions”, engraft- Not only his sacrifice in the his demise.It is a personal loss erwise. of Balbir Singh Sidhu, the The high court, after perus- ed under the UAPA, “frivo- mountainous Galwan Valley, for me and my two On June 15, she was state's Health Minister. ing various judgements of lously” upon people would but also those of others besides children.But, his sacrifice for informed about his sacrifice at The BSP's Punjab president the Supreme Court, said it undermine the intent and the lives of soldiers guarding India makes me feel proud of Galwan Valley. Jasvir Singh Garhi also joined the massive demonstration, days was of the opinion that the purpose of the Parliament in the frontiers in high altitude him," Vanathi Devi told PTI on "Our wish that we would after the two parties forged an alliance for the state elections due intent and purpose of enacting a law that is meant region speak volumes of the Tuesday. begin life anew in our newly next year. High political drama unfolded as hundreds of protesters - Parliament in enacting the to address threats to the very untold sacrifices of the coun- Her voice quivering, she constructed home never mate- carrying party flags - marched together despite heavy police Unlawful Activities existence of our nation. try's army men, she said. said she still remembers the rialised," Vanathi said. barricading. Water cannons were also used on demonstrators. Former Punjab minister and Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia was also detained. The Akali Dal chief, 58, has sought a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the sale of vaccines and ‘Party like procurement of medical kits for COVID-19 patients. Why Chirag Paswan's uncle turned on him mother, should PNS n NEW DELHI shares the story with tears in revolt against Chirag Paswan, Prashant Kishor team gets his eyes, sources say, adding Ram Vilas Paswan's chosen not be betrayed’ Pashupati Kumar Paras, the that he cannot get over how heir. Mamata contract till 2026 man behind the coup in the "Deepu" treated him over an Any doubt that Paras may PNS n NEW DELHI Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), innocuous remark on Bihar have had, only on the basis of he Trinamool has extended could never quite get over the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the bond he shared with his In his first reaction after his its contract with election "humiliation" of nephew and even forced him to issue brother, was apparently erased uncle Pashupati Kumar Tstrategists I-PAC, or Indian Chirag Paswan ordering him a clarification - "humiliation" because of Chirag's "constant Paras ousted him as the Political Action Committee, to to retract a statement praising he had never faced in his arrogance". leader of the party in Lok 2026 after a successful Nitish Kumar. political life. Party leaders said: "Chirag Sabha, LJP president Chirag partnership saw Mamata Yesterday, he may have sal- When Chirag's mother had never seen how fondly his Paswan on Tuesday likened Banerjee sweep the April-May vaged some of his injured Reena Paswan, who had seen father used to treat his uncles the organization to a moth- Assembly polls and return as pride. Chirag Paswan waited the closeness between her - he ensured they would face er who should not be Chief Minister of Bengal for a for an hour and 45 minutes husband and his brother, no financial difficulty." "betrayed". third straight term. This version of I-PAC, however, will not be led in outside Pashupati Paras's door called him on the phone, Pashupati Paras was in In a tweet, he said he day-to-day operations by master strategist Prashant Kishor, who to meet him but returned dis- Paras reportedly asked what charge of micro and macro- made efforts to keep the guided the Trinamool (and, in Tamil Nadu, the DMK-Congress appointed. the point of her calling was, as managing Ram Vilas Paswan's party founded by his father alliance) to victory over the BJP (and its southern ally, the AIADMK) For months, Paras had "Tum mere khoon nahin ho Saurabh Pandey. "when Deepu threatened me affairs and also those of their Ram Vilas Paswan and his and then announced he wanted to "quit". It will be interesting to see shared with close aides how sakte (you can't be my Paras was reportedly shak- with expulsion you didn't brother Ramchandra, who family together but failed. how well I-PAC and its new nine-member leadership team can he felt betrayed by "Deepu" blood)," Chirag Paswan en. He replied: "From today, slap him or stop him." died in 2019. Mr Paras, People are supreme in a function without Mr Kishor, and how efficiently it can win elections just days after the death of his shouted at his uncle in front your uncle is dead to you." That was the start of the though politically indispens- democracy, Paswan said and for Trinamool and its other clients. The new contract says I-PAC will older brother Ram Vilas of his mother Reena Paswan The 71-year-old, a first drama in the close-knit able to Paswan Senior, stayed thanked those who have be involved in all state elections - panchayat and local body. Paswan, Chirag's father. , cousin Prince Raj and aide time MP and six-term MLA, Paswan family that led to the in the backroom. kept faith in the party. HYDERABAD| WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021 06

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The bloodless coup against Chirag is not unique MEHTA but such internal strife demeans politics itself bleeds Myanmar ASHOK K hen a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry, said William Shakespeare. Ram Vilas Paswan, eternal Dalit leader State administration has shut down due to rail, health, bank and civil Wand pater familias of the Paswan family, would have had no qualms agree- ing with the English bard. A father and son ganged up against the son of another servants being AWOL and the country’s economy has collapsed father. The father and father are both brothers, their brood, first cousins. That in ilitary coups, if suc- short is the bloodless coup that happened in that Bihar political family the other cessful, have instant day, stripping Chirag Paswan of his position and power in his own party, the Lok rewards. Failure pro- Janshakti Party. Five of the party’s MPs have formed a separate group led by Chirag’s duces retribution of Mthe worst kind. In stable democ- uncle and supported by his nephew. Chirag remains the lone MP, a victim of dynas- racies, the military is seen to be tic arrogance or political naivete. The how and why of what happened is of acad- under civilian control and acting emic interest when the moot point is how family feuds and dynastic intrigues have as per the Constitution. In total- straddled Indian politics from times immemorial. itarian States like China, the mil- itary acts under the political guid- They were understandable in times of monarchies, ance of the Chinese Communist but in democratic India? The Nehru-Gandhi family Party — power flowing out of the has had the dubious distinction — unless circum- barrel of the gun. Finding the right stances went against them — of having kept lead- civilian-military balance is not easy in developing countries. The ers unrelated by blood from the apex position — most recent power friction was in the party president. There is hardly any political party Mali, the Colonel’s coup, enacted in hardly any State today that is not headed by a twice in six months, by the same family. The tradition is derisively called dynasty pol- Colonel. One of the Sudan coups was triggered by civil society. itics. What is problematic of such arrangements is Coups were rampant in South that the party, its politics and relationship with peo- America, then Africa and south- ple and power is determined by the internal strife east Asia. Pakistan is a rare balance within the family. That demeans politics itself. of military- civil authority where military has always (except a The schisms and the backstabbings, strangely but consistently, are timed to hap- brief period after 1991) called the pen before major political happenings, like an election, a leadership change or a Cabinet shots. In Turkey, the Ataturk streets and in military’s esti- among others, have supported tics and despatching her into reshuffle in a State or at the Centre. It is said the Paswan saga was brewing for some design has been overturned and mate, resistance has peaked the Asean peace initiative. oblivion is the junta’s exit time — the young man apparently oblivious to all of it — coming to a fruition just military put in its place, its con- though it will not acknowledge China has signalled its will- strategy for her. The UN rights stitutional rights abrogated. South this publicly. ingness to help if and when the office has called the charges as rumours of a reshuffle in Delhi picked up. Not dissimilarly, other family feuds are Korea and Indonesia make inter- The resistance, comprising regional process fails. Suspicion absurd and bogus. In its latest changing tack, more for the better than worse unlike the Paswan affair, in Uttar Pradesh, esting case studies in transfer of a shadow National Unity about Chinese hand in the report, the Asian Network Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Mulayam Singh Yadav family is closing ranks, power to civilian authorities. Government, Civil coup is rampant in the country For Free Elections monitoring the patriarch trying to patch up differences between his brother Shivpal Yadav and There is no template for a coup, Disobedience Movement and a as Beijing’s stakes are very group has said that the results only an SOP. Countries under the People’s Defence Force support- high. Most of the arson is of of the 2020 general elections son Akhilesh Yadav which spoiled Samajwadi Party’s image in the State. The fam- Commonwealth have fared better ed by at least four ethnic armed Chinese assets which two were by and large representa- ily of undivided Andhra Congress leader YS Rajasekhara Reddy is trying to expand in fixing the right civil-military organisations, has not lost months ago was estimated at tive of the will of the people. its influence into Telangana as well. While YSR’s son Jagan Mohan Reddy “rules” equilibrium. steam even after four months. $37mn. Over the years, a love- Gen Hlaing pines for the Andhra Pradesh, his daughter Sharmila Reddy will form a party of her own in Telangana. Myanmar is a unique case of Attacks on military and police hate relationship has devel- Thai model and is an ardent military-guided democracy where posts in the border States of THE RESISTANCE, oped between China and the admirer of Thai Generals. He The “overlord” of Telangana, K Chandrasekhara Rao, is already trying to keep peace the third coup has just crossed 135 Shan, Chin and Karen have COMPRISING military. But, more recently, has an excellent backchannel between son and political heir KT Rama Rao and nephew and organisational wizard days and follows a 2008 military- attracted brutal reprisals. Unless China had established very with former General and now T Harish Rao. These family pots can overflow anytime even as Karunanidhis of Tamil drafted Constitution designed to the junta is reined in, A SHADOW productive relations with the Prime Minister, PM Prayuth Nadu, Pawars of Maharashtra, Bangarappas and Deve Gowdas of Karnataka await produce a “disciplined democra- Myanmarese fear an implosion NATIONAL UNITY NLD leadership. It is clear the Chan-o-cha. Gen Hlaing has cy” via the military-supported (civil war) or/and explosion that junta will not allow the Chinese said elections will be held the next chapter in their family sagas. Union Solidarity Development would produce hundreds upon GOVERNMENT, CIVIL to meddle in its internal affairs, when the situation will permit. Party. According to the UN thousands more refugees flee- DISOBEDIENCE especially when anti-China At play are two exit strate- Human Rights office, 873 civilians ing to Thailand, India and sentiment is high and rising. gies with different endgames. PICTALK have been killed and approximate- China. Sanctions by the inter- MOVEMENT AND This is a Godsend for military The regional process or Asean ly 5,000 protestors detained and national fora — instruments to A PEOPLE’S supremo Gen Min Aung initiative seeks to restore the Myanmar has gone from being a regulate the behaviour of the Hlaing who has removed the hybrid power-sharing model fragile democracy to “human military — have not worked. A DEFENCE FORCE retirement age of 65 for him to through a negotiated solution rights catastrophe”. Popular resis- regional process of conflict ter- SUPPORTED BY AT serve indefinitely beyond July. as exit for the military. The tance to the coup has resulted in mination and dispute resolu- The kangaroo court set up General’s endgame is to debar closure of State administration due tion has made no headway even LEAST FOUR by him to try NLD leaders, NLD and retire Suu Kyi to to rail, health, bank and civil ser- in selecting the Asean envoy ETHNIC ARMED including Aung San Suu Kyi, ensure a USDP electoral victo- vants being AWOL and collapse eight weeks after it held a ORGANISATIONS, met for the first time on May ry. In the Burma coup, it is of economy with criminal net- meeting in Jakarta on April 24, 24 and again on Monday. Her advantage Gen Hlaing. works taking over underground which produced a wobbly five- HAS NOT LOST lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said (The writer, a retired Major markets. The junta claims law and point consensus — locating an STEAM EVEN that she’s being charged with General, was Commander, order is under control, fewer exit strategy for the military “sedition and corruption to IPKF South, Sri Lanka, and protests and killings and military based on constructive dialogue, AFTER FOUR keep her out of the scene and founder member of the Defence returning to employing non- release of all prisoners, cease- MONTHS smear her prestige” — Planning Staff, currently the lethal pacification methods. fire and restoration of normal- euphemistically banning Suu Integrated Defence Staff. The Dissent is less visible on the ity. The UN, G7 and India, Kyi and her party from poli- views expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE

Having patiently Hungarian football fans march towards the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary PTI TAKE CARE OF STREET VENDORS Sir — If at all there is any one group of finan- waited for the COVID test fraud during Kumbh Government to come cially backward communities in our coun- clean about the cir- try that has to be helped on a priority basis have been given: “House number 56, Aligarh; cumstances in which by any Government for that matter, it is cer- House number 76, Mumbai”. The official added: the unprecedented Good together tainly the street vendors’ group whose life “The phone numbers were fake, too. People in (Galwan) incident happened...no has been terribly thrown out of gear due to Kanpur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and 18 other loca- clarity is yet available. Considering decades of bonhomie, Nepal would do the COVID pandemic for the past two years. tions shared the same phone number.” These people were just surviving on the The sample collection agencies were tasked Congress interim president well to embrace India and shun Chinese lies money borrowed from unscrupulous to conduct tests by the State Government after — Sonia Gandhi he 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship between India and Nepal had one very moneylenders who used to recover their the High Court directed Uttarakhand to carry out instalments from them on a daily basis, ust days after a preliminary probe by the at least 50,000 tests daily during Kumbh. The What is needed strong element — mutual respect for the sovereignty and integrity of each other. sometimes using force. Uttarakhand Health Department suggested festival was held from April 1 to 30 in Haridwar. from the new With 70 years gone, the treaty has proved to be a milestone in bringing India and No Government, State or Central, has that many of the four lakh COVID test results The four lakh tests during this period were con- Israeli Government T J is to start acting Nepal closer. However, the same treaty has time and again got the two neighbours face bothered about these small income earners issued during the Kumbh festival in Haridwar ducted by nine agencies and 22 private labs. A during the lockdown because the powers- were fake, a detailed investigation shows that at majority of these were antigen tests. The State on ending the occupation and to face on certain issues. Does this make the bilateral relations strained? Probably not. least one lakh test reports were forged by a pri- department also conducted its own tests that-be just did not have the time to think settlement in Palestine. It is because the present nature of India-Nepal relations is merely seen through the about the existence of these poor people and vate agency. In one instance, a single phone num- through Government labs. Of the one lakh tests lens of politics. Understandably, Nepal stands very critical to geostrategic rivalry and neither did they have any record of such ven- ber was used to register over 50 people while conducted by the agency under the scanner, 177 Palestinian Prime Minister competition between India and China, and often its location surpasses all other con- dors at different locations. It is high time that one antigen test kit (which has an exclusive num- were “COVID positive”, a positivity rate of only — Mohammed Ishtaye siderations. Yet, people-to-people ties between India all States should immediately arrange to go ber and is meant for single use) was shown to 0.18 per cent. In contrast, the positivity rate in to the residences of these street vendors and have tested 700 samples. The addresses and Haridwar in April went upto 10 per cent.The and Nepal have stood firm. Further, the political insta- identify them/collect their information/data names were fictional. agency was paid `350 per antigen test and high- A film like Gadar bility in Nepal requires a people-centric approach. While by registering them on a particular website Almost 530 samples were taken from er for RT-PCR tests, which means the scam runs cannot be released of the Government. “House Number 5” in Haridwar. Is it possible for into crores. Test results by other agencies are on OTT. It is a the borders across South Asia are contested, such movie that was as India-Pakistan and India-China, India shares an open The Government has to create a basic a house to have over 500 residents? According also being probed now. data of these people along with their activ- to the investigation official, bizarre addresses Bhagwan Thadani | Mumbai made to be border with Nepal. Despite the large scale of risks ities immediately on the particular website. watched around involved, India has supported the idea that it is a gate- It is really a good step by the RBI in advis- people. ing banks to increase lending working cap- bloody flashback of Galwan. days back, the Maharashtra Government Director way to people, culture and civilisation. By bringing these The G7 are also tensed with the rising passed an action plan to protect and pre- ital loans of `10,000 to all the street ven- — Anil Sharma factors into account, the heated moments in India- dors but then it is not a charity because pub- power of China. This is the same condition serve the trees that are older than 50 years Nepal relations may see an immediate resolution. lic money is being used. Proper identifica- with India also. The Galwan clash has com- in urban areas and these have been termed pleted over a year now. The irony is that both “Heritage trees”. It seems to be the need of We lacked Meanwhile, there is another narrowed aspect of see- tion and follow-up of these loans by the tranquility. We banks/Government is very much essential the emerging economies have failed over any the hour. On the one hand, while the Centre were unable to ing the India-Nepal relations through the prism of social viable solution to bring this border issue to is attempting to increase the forestation and media. The hashtags #GoBackIndia #BackOffIndia dur- so that the real, honest borrowers can be fur- control possession ther financed to increase their businesses an end. It becomes hard for India to decrease the desertification and increase the and play faster, ing the 2015 earthquake and border disputes in the last two years were seen as defin- and income, raising their standard of living. counter China alone. For us, multilateral carbon sink area also, the Maharashtra which they did. ing moments that weaken the bond. However, if social media were to result in India- After all, good money cannot be allowed to support is a must requirement. And G7 is Government’s step seems to be allowing it Nepal relations, China would be the only player in Nepal considering alleged paid pro- become bad money, whether through an one such platform that can advantage us. although this is not a new concept. Argentine footballer individual or through a corporate head . We, both India and the G7 nations, have Recently, the Rajasthan Government — Lionel Messi China social media campaigns. To date, Nepal has a vast digital divide. While affording Katuru Durga Prasad Rao | Hyderabad the same problems: The China issue, terror- announced that it is going to set up a Vedic high-speed internet is still a challenge, access to smart phones in southern Nepal (Madhesh) ism, climate change, and so on. A robust education and Sanskar board. The very G7 ALSO WORRIED ABOUT CHINA partnership between us and the G7 coun- purpose of this board is to connect the I have printed the is yet to meet national parity. Therefore, India’s longstanding people-to-people ties, espe- first Real Quran, Sir — The combined declaration proposed tries can bring about improved solutions for knowledge of ancient Sanskrit scriptures cially those between India’s Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and Nepal’s Madhesh region, are us and the other stakeholders. with the learnings of Vedas and science in how it should have a testimony to the brighter side. On the other hand, the looming hype of the rising sta- by the G7 nations during their 2021 meet- been after Prophet ing at the Carbis Bay summit reveals the Kirti Wadhawan | Kanpur yoga. It's a praiseworthy step towards the Muhammad. I will tus of China in Nepal has its proven short-term validity. Chinese interests in Nepal are joint worry of the developed nation about education sector. send this copy to primarily focused on handling pro-Tibet voices, encroaching Nepalese territory for an the rising new superpower, China. India is PRESERVING ENVIRONMENT IS A MUST Mohit Rawal | Ujjain AIMPLB chief to study. extended strategic depth and leasing out critical areas of interests within Nepal. To achieve an invitee party at the G7 Summit, whose Sir — In the last few days, commendable timing in June reminds India about the action has been taken by the States. A few Send your feedback to: UP Shia Central Waqf Board member these, China has one tool: fabricated facts, lies and social media manoeuvring. [email protected] — Waseem Rizvi HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN Italian marines case DESTROYING SOCIAL TABOOS proceedings closed J GOPIKRISHNAN Odisha’s Raja festival celebrates womanhood and calls to fight patriarchal notions on menstruation The closure of the marines’ case sets a bad precedence for trying future crimes by foreigners on Indian soil in the Indian courts esterday, June 15, the Supreme Court of India quashed the proceedings in the long-drawn Italian marines casehas (delete has)—has agreed with the GovernmentY of India for closure of the contro- N SOUMIK versial Italian Marines case where in which two fishermen were shot down by two Italian soldiers disha is often considered as India's best-kept secret. The from a foreign ship off the Kerala coast in 2012. state is quiet about its bountiful nature, its scenic sea The Narendra Modi government agreed to the Oshore, mighty archaeological wonders, thick forests and for `10 crore compensation,— better termed as lakes, a place where nature gets its salvation. It is also a state blood money in some quarters,— offered by the Italian shipping company at antheInternational with a rich history of social consciousness and awareness, Arbitration tribunal. —sentence is not complete transferred from generation to generation through cultural fes- . This is not as simple and not a question of `10 tivals with embedded meanings. One of the most prominent cr. It has bilateral relationship issues involved. festivals is the one that helps break the social taboo over the Ironically, Irony is it wasNarendra Modi who menstrual cycles in women. Amongst countless festivals of till May, 2014 kept raising the marines case, spoke Odisha, the most pious one that celebrates the importance of on this case,accusingcharging the then Congress government of allowing the marines to leave India womanhood is: Raja ( pronounced : Raw-Jaw ). A festival of and asking Congress President Sonia Gandhi ( young women that has been setting up an example by wiping accusing of what)if that amounted to “defending out the long taboo on menstrual cycle of women. This festi- the country’s interest”. He and promised to bring val empowers women as well as teaches the men to respect the two killer —twoItalian marines before the the marines. All kind of Much lob- Swamy. Sensing danger, Italy bunals India lost the case ultimate- them. The festival is celebrated for three consecutive days with India’s courtscriminal law. Why this abject sur- bying took place was going to set- returned the marines and kept ly after spending huge legal expens- lots of enjoyment and festivities involved. It is generally observed render to Italian Government’s pressure? tle this case, while the two accused them in their Delhi Embassy. es running over millions of dollars. during the second week of June. The first day is famously called While it appears so, it is far from either capit- IT IS FAR killer marines were languisheding Meanwhile, Harish Salve relin- In July 2020, as expected, the ulation by India or the country happily agree- FROM EITHER in Kerala’s local jail. quished the case and his friend international tribunal ordered that 'Pahili Raja' (first Raja). The second day is called, 'Raja ing to monetary compensation. The robust bilat- First, the Italian Embassy oper- Mukul Rohatgi took up the case of India can only contest for compen- Sankranti'or 'Mithun Sankranti'. On this day the advent of Ashada eral ties between India and Italy nearly became CAPITULATION BY ated through the local Church. The Italian Embassy. sation and criminal cases will be (monsoon) occurs. The third day is called 'Basi Raja' (last Raja). undone because of the tensions the case caused INDIA OR THE two victims fishermen– Ajeesh This time country was a facing tried only in Italy. The Union gov- in Delhi and Rome. The Italian foreign minis- COUNTRY HAPPILY Pink and Valentine Jelastine– were- Lok Sabha election heat and BJP and ernment informed the Supreme ter had to resign after the marines were initial- AGREEING TO also Christians. Within two months its Prime Ministerial candidate Court that it had accepted the deci- ly sent back to India while Italian envoy in Delhi MONETARY their families of the two fishermen Narendra Modi were accusing sion of the Permanent Court of was barred from leaving India after the marines COMPENSATION. accepted `1 crore each and wrote Congress and its President Sonia Arbitration that the marines can- refused to return following a furlough. The case THE ROBUST TIES to the pPolice and cCourt that they Gandhi for of reportedly surrender- not be tried in India as they came up when India needed Italy’s help in prob- hadve pardoned the two Italian ing India’s interests before Italy. enjoyed immunity because they ing the corruption charges in the BETWEEN INDIA mMarines. The Italian Modi was roaring in his speeches were exercising official duties when AgustaWestland case and assistance in finaliz- AND ITALY NEARLY Embassy,while providing legal help asking Sonia Gandhi all kinds of the incident occurred. The PCA ing the EU investment agreement.. CAME UNDONE to the accused, also produced a let- questions on this matter. Modi said India was entitled to compen- As someone covering a Home Ministry beat BECAUSE OF THE ter from the families that “in the even Tweeted on March 31, 2014: sation for the loss of life of the fish- covering journalist for the past 11 years, I knew TENSIONS THE name of Jesus” they have pardoned “Italian marines mercilessly killed ermen and the marines’ violation this case very well. and I am going to disclose CASE CAUSED. the accused. our fishermen. If Madam is so of the right of navigation. the origin of this case. On February 15, 2012 THE ITALIAN The Kerala Police objected say- ‘patriotic’ can she tell in which jail And the Indian Government One day prior to the festival, the houses and kitchens are around 5 pm, we journalists were in Union ing that in criminal law, families the marines are lodged in?”Modi agreed to this curious order of the cleaned and the young girls prepare themselves for three days Home Secretary RK Singh’s room at North FOREIGN have no role and their pardon can- was outraged that expressing anger tribunaland now tells the Supreme of festive proceedings. During these three days girls are not Block. The same RK Singh who is now the MINISTER HAD TO not matter before laws of India. The over putting the killer marines Court to close all criminal cases as imposed to do any household work. They visit their friends' hous- Union Power Minister. It was a regular RESIGN AFTER Kerala High Court reminded that were lodged in Embassy guest the “nation” has agreed to the es, eat sweets and enjoy together. They wear new clothes, espe- debriefing and while we were in a freewheel- THE MARINES blood money system and obtaining house in Delhi instead of jail. International Tribunal proposal. cially sarees, and adorn themselves with colourful 'bindi' and ing chat, we journalists noticed a news break WERE INITIALLY pardon from the victims’ families Modi became Prime Minister Italy paid compensation of `4 crore ornaments. Music is played in villages, dancing together, shar- flashing in TV about the killing of two fisher- SENT BACK TO will never be entertained. Then lob- in May, 2014. As time passed,the each to two fishermen’s families and ` men from a foreign ship off the Kerala coast. INDIA WHILE THE bying started in Delhi and claims advopcates of the Italian marines’ 2 crore to the boat owner. Why did ing foods items and playing board games and singing lyrical We alerted RK Singh and he just picked the started floating that the incident advocate Mukul Mukul Rohatgi the Government of India agree to folklores of Raja. Everywhere, variety of swings are decorat- phone and connected to P. Prabhakaran, then ITALIAN ENVOY IN happened in international waters became India’s Attorney General accept `10 crore and avoid crimi- ed with flowers for girls to play. Savoury foods are served along Director-General of Coast Guard. DELHI WAS and not in territorial waters. The and their marines’ first advocate nal cases in India, akin to the with paan (betel leaf with stuffings), the most significant mark Singh ordered the head of Coast Guard to seize BARRED FROM Italians approached the Supreme Harish Salve got Padma Bhushan blood money system? In India trial of Raja festival. This tradition has evolved with a mythology the foreign ship and hand it over to Kerala Police. LEAVING INDIA Court, and Harish Salve was the an year later. in 2015.The anger was courts have to pass judgment that people heartily believe. It is said that, Lord Jagannath's wife, As a journalist, I along with my colleagues wwere AFTER THE lawyer complaining about the high- gradually fizzling out and the including conviction of the accused Bhudevi,also known as Vasundhara; the goddess of earth, under- as witnessing one of the rarest speedy actions of MARINES handedness of Kerala’s prosecutors. marines were allowed to go back to and pass orders for compensation the Mmanmohan Ssingh regime. .In no time, the At In the end of 2012, then Chief Italy. andIin 2016, India agreed to to victims. Accepting bBlood goes menstrual period during the three days of Raja. To mark Italian ship, Enrica Lexie, was seized by the Coast REFUSED TO Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir contest the Italian petition at the ad- mMoney and obtaining pardon for her sacredness and to give rest to goddess Bhudevi, no agri- Guard and two Italian Marines were arrested by RETURN ordered the shifting of the case from hoc tribunal constituted to settle the accused from victim’s family is cultural practices are performed for these three days. It is believed Kerala Police. They were Italian Navy soldiers - FOLLOWING Kerala and allowed the Italian disputes related to the United valid in Arabic jurisprudence. that, during the peaceful three days, with the arrival of mon- Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone- A FURLOUGH marines to kept in Delhi’s Embassy. Nations Convention for the Law of The Kerala High Court was soon, the goddess Bhudevi quenches her thirst. Women are hired by the ship for security from sea pirates. They Soon CJI Kabir allowed them the Seav( which petition) at the UN right on the conduct of the trial- also advised not to walk with naked feet, not to cut or tear any- Italian soldiers were charge-sheeted for murder parole to visit Italy for Christmas Tribunal on international shipping but was over-ruled by the Supreme thing. Even though we live in the 21st century, menstruation by the Kerala Police,and they landed in the trial celebrations. Shockingly, before the matters ev evene as the Supreme Court.The then Opposition party, court in Kollam district of Kerala in their uniform. next hearing oin April, 2013, the Court was handling the criminal BJP, did a u-turn aftercoming to is a topic still talked about in hushed tones and details shared According to my information, the tussle Embassy filed an affidavit that the case. Why did India agree for the power. Abad precedence has been in darkness. It will not be wrong to say that this topic has not between the ship and the boat, named Saint two accused were are not coming international tribunal’s and arbitra- set for the trial of any misde- gained the freedom to be accepted by the world. Some com- Antony,from Kerala started on the price of the back to India. Then Janata Party tions when a criminal case was meanor or crime committed by munities consider this phase as unholy and have made unsci- fish. Normally Sships usually buypurchase sea The author is a Special President Subramanian Swamy pending in Indian courts? The foreigners on Indian territory. entific justifications to back their arguments. The renowned poet food and groceries from local fish from the boat- Correspondent of ‘The intervened in the case seeking con- same thing happened in Vodafone How can we justify a foreigner and activist, Judy Grahn said: "Menstrual blood is the only source sto stock groceries and meat. The fFishermen in Pioneer’. The views tempt of court proceedings against and Cairn tax evasion issues when killing an Indian in Indian terrain the boat and the sailors in the Italian ship argued, expressed are personal. Italian Ambassador and there was cases were going on in Indian and allow his criminal trial to be of blood that is not traumatically induced. Yet in modern soci- engaged in an argumentleading to firing from a heated argument between CJI and courts. And in international tri- conductedon foreign soil? ety, this is the most hidden blood, the one so rarely spoken of and almost never seen, except privately by women." Educated people also sometimes shy awayfrom talking about it. Everyone must understand that it is an integral process of the female anato- POINTCOUNTERPOINT my and it is absolutely healthy for women after certain age to undergo menstruation. There's nothing unholy about it. It is time REACHED AGATTI AND MET WITH THE OFFICIALS. WITNESSING A FURORE FOR OVER A MONTH NOW, for the country to adopt the call of the Raja festival of Odisha, INSPECTED AND REVIEWED THE STATUS OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN PROTESTING AGAINST CERTAIN which is sends the message to break the meaningless social VARIOUS ONGOING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. DECISIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATOR. taboo and thus contribute to a changing world. The author is pursing graduation in BJB College, — LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR — LAKSHADWEEP MP Bhubaneswar. The views expressed are personal. PRAFUL KHODA PATEL PP MOHAMMED FAIZAL Disturbing dissent in both national parties While the BJP, as the ruling party at the Centre, can crack the whip, the Congress, being in the Opposition, does not have that luxury oth the Congress party second wave of the Coronavirus who worked in the Prime to heed the new state leader- has launched a scathing attack factionalism in both parties. It and the BJP – the two outbreak has dented his image Minister’s Office has been made ship. All these go to show that against Punjab Chief Minister is only a question of how soon Bmain national parties- are though he continues to be pop- an MLC early this year. He is all is not well with the BJP at the Captain Amarindar Singh. The these rebels are contained. facing internal problems in the ular. The vaccine policy, bed expected to be made a minister local level. However, these are high command has decided to While the BJP, as the ruling states where they rule. The basic shortage, and oxygen shortage soon. The old-timers see him as not beyond control. accommodate both factions in party at the centre, can crack the difference between them is the have added to the confusion. a threat as he has the ears of the The Congress is at present party and government. whip, the Congress, being in the Congress is on the decline while KALYANI SHANKAR The Modi magic has not worked Prime Minister. Some dissi- driven with simmering discon- Rajasthan faced a rebellion opposition does not have that the BJP is growing to replace in the recent Assembly elections dents are demanding a change tent, mutual bickering, and last year when Sachin Pilot luxury. Today the Congress Congress of the latter’s heydays. The first problem is that of chief minister. There is also intraparty disputes. When the raised the banner of revolt party’s chances of acquiring Once proud of its exemplary the BJP has admitted many some strain in the relationship leaders are weak, naturally, the against Chief Minister Ashok power in New Delhi in the discipline and organizational defectors in poll-bound states. between Chief Minister Yogi state units are emboldened to Gehlot but he was pacified by immediate future appear bleak, unity the BJP is at present fac- There is heartburn among Adityanath and Modi. raise their voice. the high command. Pilot is and therefore different factions ing internal feuds. It is not that BJP workers that while they As for West Bengal, the Only last August some 23 accusing the central leadership can make credible threats to exit other political parties have not have been slogging for years defectors from the Trinamool Chief Minister Yediyurappa is leaders including Ghulam Nabi of not keeping its promises. the organization. How it deals seen their leaders working at those who entered the party Congress are in the process of facing indiscipline and there is Azad, Anand Sharma and B. S. One by one ‘Team Rahul’ with the dissidents is to be seen. cross purposes. But it makes yesterday are getting the returning to the TMC starting a demand for his replacement. Hooda had sent a letter to is getting dismantled. Two of New parties are born when news when this happens in BJP. rewards. This is what has hap- with the BJP’s big catch Mukul Dissidence in Tripura has Congress president Sonia Rahul’s trusted lieutenants people get disenchanted with Why is it happening when pened in UP, Karnataka, Roy. In the past, he had been a once again reared its ugly head. Gandhi seeking urgent reorga- Jyotiraditya Scindia and now the existing parties. But inter- the party is claimed to be pass- Assam and Uttarakhand. blue-eyed boy of chief minister A few MLAs, most of the nization of the party. Jitin Prasads have joined the nal problems arise because ing through a golden period in In UP the stakes are very Mamata Banerjee. There are Congress turncoats have been In Congress-ruled states of BJP. Sachin Pilot is debating the party men feel there is no its history? Although Narendra The author is a senior high. In 2017, the BJP won a rumblings in the local BJP unit demanding Chief Minister Punjab and Rajasthan rebels are whether to leave Congress. So future for them in that party. Modi has emerged as the journalist. The views massive majority. The dissidents about the poll strategy. Biplav Kumar Deb’s ouster. In demanding the removal of the is Milind Deora. It is for the party leaders to strongest Prime Minister since expressed are personal. have many issues. A.K. Sharma, Governance in Karnataka is Rajasthan, former chief minis- chief ministers. Cricketer- It is nobody’s case that there manage the emerging compe- the days of Indira Gandhi,the a retired Gujarat cadre officer suffering due to internal feuds. ter Vasundhara Raje is refusing turned-politician Navjot Sidhu has never been indiscipline and tition among the factions. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021 Money 08 Financial wealth jumps 11% Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks; in pandemic year to $ 3.4 tn banking shares drive rally PNS n MUMBAI optimism from global peers, PNS n MUMBAI expansion in financial wealth, wealth. The proportion is set to which is despite the rising but the rate of expansion will increase to 6.3 per cent by 2025 Gold jumps Rs 303, Equity benchmarks Sensex and inflation concerns. The global Financial wealth in India grew slow down marginally as per its estimates. On Nifty rose for the fourth straight market is eagerly awaiting the 11 per cent to USD 3.4 trillion to 10 per cent per the asset allocation side, silver gains Rs 134 session to settle at fresh life-time two-day Fed policy meeting's in 2020 despite the coron- annum to take the nearly half of highs on Tuesday as investors decision to see if the central avirus pandemic, a global con- number to USD the onshore PNS n NEW DELHI shrugged off concerns over ris- bank would signal any change sultancy estimated on Tuesday. 5.5 trillion by deployment of ing inflation to focus on posi- in policy," said Vinod Nair, The 11 per cent growth in 2025. the financial Gold in the national capital on tive cues coming from global Head of Research at Geojit financial wealth was at par with wealth is in Tuesday rose Rs 303 to Rs markets. Financial Services. the compounded annual currency 47,853 per 10 grams reflecting At the closing bell, the BSE He further said that domes- growth rate for the five years to and de overnight recovery in the glob- Sensex quoted higher by 221.52 tic retail inflation jumped to 6.3 2020, the report by BCG said. posits, al precious metal prices, accord- points or 0.42 per cent at a new On the other hand, Bajaj per cent in May breaching the Financial wealth is defined followed ing to HDFC Securities. In the peak of 52,773.05. The index Finserv, Dr Reddy's, Titan, Sun RBI's comfort zone on account as the total wealth excluding by equi- previous trade, the precious also hit its all-time intraday Pharma, Bajaj Finance and of higher food and energy real assets and liabilities held by ties and metal had closed at Rs 47,550 per high of 52,869.51 during the PowerGrid were among the prices, which is expected to ease adult individuals. life insurance. 10 gram. Silver also gained Rs session. laggards. due to the opening of the econ- It can be noted that after a viduals From a real assets 134 to Rs 70,261 per kg, from Rs Likewise, the broader NSE Of the 30 shares in the omy. Elsewhere in Asia, bours- sharp correction in the early with fortunes of over USD perspective, which includes real 70,127 per kg in the previous Nifty rose 57.40 points or 0.36 Sensex, 15 closed in the green. es in Tokyo and Seoul ended on days of the pandemic, there has 100 million till 2025, it said, estate, consumer durables and trade. In the international mar- per cent to settle at a fresh high Sectorally, BSE realty index a positive note, while Shanghai been a continuing rally in adding that the number will valuables like non-monetary ket, both gold and silver were of 15,869.25. The NSE gauge rose the most with 1.55 per cent and Hong Kong were in the red. stocks since April last year, The report almost double to 1,400 in the gold and other metals valued at trading flat at USD 1,864.50 per too marked its life-time intra- gains. It was followed by con- Equities in Europe were which has led to concerns reveals growth in prosperity next five years. current prices, there was an over ounce and USD 27.65 per ounce, day high of 15,901.60. sumer discretionary goods, trading with gains in mid-ses- being expressed across quar- and wealth significantly Indians' cross-border wealth, 14 per cent increase to USD 12.4 respectively. Securities Senior On the Sensex chart, Asian bank and FMCG indices. sion deals. ters. Concerns are also being through the crisis and is like- which is defined as financial trillion in 2020, as compared to Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Paints was the top gainer in the In the broader market, International oil benchmark expressed about a greater dis- ly to expand in the next five wealth booked in a jurisdiction the year-ago period. The real Patel said gold prices fluctuated Sensex pack, rising over 3 per smallcap and midcap indices Brent crude was trading 0.32 parity in incomes and the pan- years," an official statement that is different from the juris- assets are expected to grow by as the market is awaiting the out- cent, followed by Axis Bank, outperformed the benchmark. per cent higher at USD 73.09 demic widening the divide. from the consultancy firm diction of domicile, grew to 8.2 per cent per annum to USD come of the US Federal Reserve ICICI Bank, Hindustan Largecap index rose 0.35 per per barrel. Meanwhile, the The report noted that the next said. India is expected to lead USD 194 billion in 2020 which 18.5 trillion by 2025, the report meeting. Unilever, IndusInd Bank, cent. "Indian bourses contin- rupee slipped 2 paise to close at few years will also see a faster the percentage growth of indi- is 5.7 per cent of the financial estimated. Infosys and HDFC Bank. ued its gaining streak tracking 73.31 against the US dollar. 84K employees, Anarock ties up with Upflex for MONEY MATTERS kin given first JLR developing prototype dose of vaccine coworking booking platform PNS n NEW DELHI hydrogen fuel cell EV so far: Vedanta ata Motors-owned Jaguar PNS n NEW DELHI US-based co-working booking Land Rover (JLR) on platform Upflex has tied up with TTuesday said it is Gems, jewellery exports Vedanta on Tuesday said that real estate consultant Anarock to developing a prototype over 84,000 employees, busi- enter the Indian market. hydrogen fuel cell electric ness partners as well as their Mumbai-based Anarock said vehicle (FCEV) based on the family members have been in a statement that "it will make new version of its premium fall by 5% due to Covid inoculated with first dose so Upflex, a hybrid booking plat- SUV, Land Rover Defender. PNS n MUMBAI plete lockdowns in different far, and it expects to complete form with the largest global net- The 'New Defender FCEV' states led to limitations on work- the vaccination drive across work of flexible workspace, avail- concept is part of JLR's aim to India's gems and jewellery force capacities and related man- all its locations by August. able to companies in India. achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036 and net zero carbon exports in May 2021 declined by ufacturing activities, it added. The company said it also Anarock has signed a formal emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039, 5 per cent to Rs 21,188 crore However, gems and jewellery plans to provide the first jab agreement to deploy Upflex's in line with the 'Reimagine' strategy announced last month, the (USD 2.89 billion) compared to exports grew by 4 per cent dur- across locations to the visitors services across tier 1, 2, and 3 cities experience, said Rohin Shah, mula" Upflex Chief Executive company said in a statement.It is being developed under the the same month in pre-pandem- ing April and May 2021 to Rs who have not been inoculat- in India. Director, Anarock. Officer Christophe Garnier said. company's advanced engineering project, known as Project Zeus, ic 2019, due to the disruptions 46,414.38 crore (USD 6.31 bil- ed so far. The agreement combines Via the intuitive Upflex mobile "Our expansion into India which is part-funded by the government-backed Advanced caused by the second Covid lion) compared to the same "In one of the largest Upflex's technology, processes, app, employees can search thou- marks a milestone moment in the Propulsion Centre. "To deliver Project Zeus, Jaguar Land Rover has wave across the country, accord- months during the pre-pandem- COVID-19 vaccination dri- and corporate mandates with sands of workspaces across 1,600 growth of Upflex as we introduce teamed up with world-class R&D partners, including Delta ing to the Gem and Jewellery ic year in 2019. ves carried out by corporate Anarock's national distribution cities and 75 countries, and book our products to new audiences Motorsport, AVL, Marelli Automotive Systems and the UK Battery Export Promotion Council India's April-May 2021 export India so far, Vedanta Cares platform to offer a highly cus- conveniently located desks, and help the world get back to Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to research, develop and create the (GJEPC). growth was driven mainly by the has administered one dose of tomisable workspace programme. offices, and meeting rooms on work flexibly and safely," he said. prototype FCEV," the company added. In 2019, the overall gem and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA), vaccine to over 84,000 "The unique workspace solu- demand. Garnier said it would forge new jewellery exports in May stood at which witnessed a 15 per cent employees, business partners tion that Upflex offers is highly Employers can track usage partnerships with flex work- Rs 22,388 crore (USD 3.20 bil- growth in exports compared as well as their family mem- relevant today, when the country activity for their distributed space providers across India. lion), according to the GJEPC with the 31 per cent decline in bers," the company said. is still coming to grips with the workforce, see detailed utilisation Anarock would also launch HOP Electric Mobility unveils data. India's gem and jewellery exports recorded from Special pandemic,” Anarock Chairman data, and handle all bookings Upflex's Safe Spaces™ initiative, exports in May 2021 slipped into Economic Zones (SEZs), it Anuj Puri said. across thousands of spaces and a global programme aimed to two new EV scooter models negative territory due to the added. The Upflex solutions portfo- space operators in one invoice. help businesses of all sizes ramp V maker HOP Electric Mobility severe disruption in manufactur- The revival of exports has hap- lio is designed to replace tradition- "We are proud to join forces with up operations as COVID-19 on Tuesday launched two new ing activity caused by the out- pened due to the opening of al leasing models with a low- Anarock. Combining our lead- restrictions are lifted, helping Escooter models and said it break of the second Covid wave international markets, resurgent touch, single-vendor alternative, ing-edge technology and global employees return to the work- plans to roll out five vehicles, across the country, the GJEPC demand and strong unstinted streamlining real estate, reducing network coverage with Anarock's place and access spaces that fol- including an e-bike, by the end of said in a statement. support from the government on overheads, conserving resources, unparalleled expertise of the low strict health and safety this fiscal year.The company said The mix of partial and com- various issues. and improving the employee Indian market is a winning for- guidelines. it is also looking to set up charging stations, starting from Jaipur and further expanding them to other parts of the country. At present, HOP has three market-ready vehicles, two e-scooters and India extends one e-motorcycle and in the long-term, the brand plans to launch at Digital adoption rising but privacy, least ten new products in the next three years, it said.The two new $108.28 mn soft up to 125 km range e-scooter models, LEO and LYF, are priced at Rs 72,500 and Rs 65,500 onwards, respectively, come with security remain top concern: IBM loan to Eswatini features such as Internet, GPS, mobile app, 72V architecture and high-performance Motor to climb any slope with loading capacity of PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI 180 kg, among others, the company said in a release.To address the growing demand for e-vehicle solutions HOP Electric Mobility is In growing signs of digital Government has extended a gearing up to launch at least five e-vehicle solutions by the end of adoption, a survey has showed soft loan of USD 108.28 mil- this financial year, the company said in the release. that interactions of people in lion to Eswatini (Swaziland) India with all types of business- for construction of their new es through websites and Parliament building, Exim mobile apps grew further dur- Bank said on Tuesday. Spencer's Retail sees net loss ing the COVID-19 pandemic, With the signing of this though privacy and security line of credit agreement, CSIR-IICT, pharma firm join remained their concerns. Exim Bank has now in place narrowing to Rs 34.53 crore According to a survey 272 Lines of Credit (LoC), P-Sanjiv Goenka Group firm report of IT company IBM, covering 62 countries in hands for anti-corona drug Spencer's Retail Ltd on respondents over 35 saw the Africa, Asia, Latin America, RTuesday reported narrowing largest increase in digital inter- and the CIS, with credit PNS n HYDERABAD and severely affected COVID of its consolidated net loss to Rs actions during the pandemic, commitments of around patients.This drug, in the form 34.53 crore for the fourth quarter though all age groups saw at of respondents remove track- norms," Prashant Bhatkal, USD 26.84 billion, available The CSIR-Indian Institute of of powder formulation, was ended on March 2021. The least some increases. ing permission of apps if it Security Software Sales Leader, for financing exports from Chemical Technology (IICT) earlier launched by Dr Reddy's company had posted a net loss "Indian respondents inter- tracks activity of users across IBM Technology Sales, India India, Exim Bank said in a here and Bengaluru-based Laboratories in India, IICT of Rs 49.26 crore in the January- acted with all types of busi- other apps and websites. and South Asia, said in a release. Anthem Biosciences Pvt Ltd said in a release. Under the March period a year ago, Spencer's Retail said in a regulatory filing. nesses/organisations through "The big takeaway from this statement. Indian respondents, The soft loan agreement have entered into an agree- terms of the licence agree- Its revenue from operations was down 7.57 per cent to Rs 592.36 websites and mobile apps survey is that consumers have the survey revealed, created was signed between Nirmit ment for technology transfer ment, Anthem Biosciences crore during the quarter under review, as against Rs 640.88 crore in more during COVID, espe- become accustomed to the about 19 new online accounts Ved, General Manager, Exim and manufacture of anti- Pvt Ltd, an integrated biophar- the year-ago period. The total expenses of the company fell 7.46 per cially banking (65 per cent) convenience of digital interac- during the pandemic across all Bank, and Neal H COVID drug 2-DG. Studies maceutical company, gets non- cent to Rs 650.72 crore in Q4/FY 2020-21, as against Rs 703.18 and shopping/retail (54 per tions during the pandemic, categories, and on average, Rijkenberg, Finance have shown that 2-DG exclusive licence for the crore a year ago."We were witnessing a month-on-month recovery cent). The survey conducted and this trend is expected to created 3 new accounts for Minister, Government of the demonstrated quick recovery process know-how for synthe- for the last several months which continued well into this quarter. between March 12-26, howev- continue even after society social media and entertain- Kingdom of Eswatini and reduction in oxygen sis of 2-DG (2-Deoxy-D- Though we were impacted due to the resurgence of the pandemic er, found that more than half returns to pre-pandemic ment. (Swaziland). dependence among moderate Glucose), it said. towards the second half of the quarter, this recovery gives us a lot of confidence in the resilience of our business model," Sector Head Shashwat Goenka said. Office leasing may remain flat or grow slightly in 7 cities SAT reduces Sebi's penalty PNS n NEW DELHI 2020 and was back almost 55 per Arora said corporate occu- close to house centres, along with cent of 2019 - which was an excep- piers are undertaking various the main office with only a fraction on CARE Ratings to Rs 10 L Net office leasing across seven tional year for the leasing market," measures to ensure the eventual of people allowed to visit offices. he Securities Appellant Tribunal major cities is likely to remain flat Arora said. come back to the office is safe, sus- “Flex space is expected to wit- (SAT) has reduced the penalty or may grow slightly from 25.6 He highlighted that the year tainable and productive. ness an increased demand in the Timposed by Sebi on CARE Ratings million square feet achieved in 2021 started on a very strong note, "All are concerned about the near term. We expect to see a larg- to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 1 crore in a case 2020, as corporates have not with over 15 million sq ft of space wellbeing of their employees and er workforce return to office in related to lapses in assigning credit shelved their expansion plan requirements floated through hence we have seen several 2022 (only post vaccinations)," he rating to non-convertible debentures of amid the second wave of the RFPs (request for proposals sent extremely successful vaccination said. The consultant said that the Reliance Communications (RCom). COVID-19, according to a senior by corporate occupiers to devel- drives for all employees and their supply of new offices has been The tribunal has affirmed the JLL India official. opers). "Even though Q1, 2021 families. While WFH (Work affected due to the non-availabil- regulator's order with regard to the violation by CARE Ratings In an interview with PTI, witnessed the robust absorption From Home) will continue for a ity of labour and lack of funds. under the provisions of the Sebi Act and the CRA (Credit Rating Rahul Arora, Head of office leas- of almost 5.5 million sq ft, there while, perhaps until most are vac- Arora said rentals are expected Agency) rule.However, the penalty has been reduced from Rs 1 ing advisory, JLL India, said the was an immediate impact of cinated, the market will witness to remain stable in key micro-mar- crore to Rs 10 lakh, according to a SAT order dated June 9. "It was year 2021 started on a strong note lockdown 2.0. However, the ray of the hybrid workplace strategies in kets. JLL India, part of US-based a case of lack of due diligence for not having acted in a timely with net absorption of 5.5 million hope for the sector was the fact the coming months," he observed. real estate consultancy firm JLL, is manner... we are of the opinion that the maximum penalty of Rs 1 sq ft of office space across seven that corporates didn't shelve but From an office leasing perspec- one of the leading property con- crore is highly excessive, harsh and arbitrary and does not cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, endar year due to the second H2 of the year". just delayed these requirements. tive, Arora said it is evident that sultants in India with dominance commensurate with the violation," SAT said. Further, the tribunal Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, COVID-19 wave. Net absorption fell sharply to “Closer to the re-opening 2.0 the companies do not intend to in commercial leasing and facili- said the charge is one of lack of due diligence and it is not a case Pune and Kolkata -- during On the net leasing outlook for 25.6 million sq ft in 2020 from a across the country, we have sev- implement WFH owing to vari- ties management businesses. JLL where ratings were not downgraded. The ratings were downgraded January-March quarter. 2021, Arora said: "We expect the record 46.5 million sq ft in the pre- eral clients enquiring about vari- ous challenges. India's revenue stood at around Rs by CARE Ratings but not in a timely manner. "There could be a However, he said, the leasing absorption to remain similar to vious year because of the pandem- ous opportunities, considering "Tech giants continue to hire. We 4,000 crore in 2018-19. The case of carelessness or sluggishness or laxity in the manner in momentum was affected in the 2020 or perhaps better in case we ic. "In a nutshell, office leasing did flex vs permanent, furnished vs expect a more focussed approach turnover of 2019-20 and 2020-21 which the downgrading was done by the appellant (CARE Ratings) second quarter of the current cal- do not face another lockdown in show a fair amount resilience in unfinished,” he said. on hybrid return to work – some have not been disclosed. but it is not a case of oversight," SAT noted. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Wednesday June 16, 2021

With the pandemic Sherni is all resulting in huge losses for even the biggest of set to roar hotels, The Pioneer's SHIKHA DUGGAL writes about how hoteliers have been innovating to ensure both, minimal loss and customer safety and satisfaction, head of the release of at the same time. Sherni, an unconven- tional drama featur- ing Vidya Balan, he ruthless Covid-19 A Main Sherni has been has brought through- unveiled! A rip-roar- out the globe a human ing song that features some tragedy — a tragedy unique personalities alongside T that’s having a growing Vidya Balan, it celebrates the impact on the global stories of resilience, and this economy. The World Travel and HOTELIERS UP special soundtrack has vocals Tourism Council warned that the by AKASA and Raftaar. It pandemic could lead to a cut of salutes and applauds the fifty million jobs worldwide in courage of these shernis who the industry and the fear came have stood their ground, beaten and one of Karnataka's first true. The lockdown ate up even the odds and have carved their transgender doctors Trinetra some famous five-star hotels like niche by not conforming to the Haldar, frontline warrior Hyatt Regency in Mumbai and traditional. Jayshree Mane, Riddhi Arya, a now, most of its employees are THEIR GAME! Speaking about the powerful student who delivers food to unemployed at the moment. But music video, Vidya Balan said, frontline warriors, Anita Devi, a with the industry being a com- become a booming tourism part The general manager from the for many hotels. CRISIL esti- “The music video Main Sherni security guard, Seema Duggal - petitive one, experts feel, they because the surging online con- popular chain of hotels in mates that the recovery of the 1.5 is our tribute to all the women teacher, and Archana Jadav, a aren’t going to give up! They are tent promising to create a bal- Hyderabad also believes traveller trillion rupee sector will take at across the globe who have this house help, along with Vidya still keeping up with the latest cony haven or a garden oasis to behaviour showed a positive least a year after lockdown is lift- indomitable spirit of never giv- Balan. Penned by Raghav, Main hospitality trends of contactless be proud of is a sign of the times. trend late last year and in the ed. According to Swiggy, a cloud ing up. Sherni is special for all Sherni is composed by Utkarsh payment and robots in hotels. “As with every crisis, new oppor- early part of 2021, particularly kitchen initiative eliminates large of us and with this film and Dhotekar! “2020 was a challenging year tunities surface and we focused with staycation and locals com- costs associated with real estate music video, we are celebrating Singer AKASA said she indeed. Covid’s impact has been on innovative revenue-generating ing out for food and leisure activ- and serving staff from a conven- women who have shown us that couldn’t be more proud to be a devastating and unprecedented ideas. Allot of promotions have ities! Weddings also provided sig- tional hotel thereby enabling a there is nothing a woman can’t part of a song that celebrates for the hospitality and tourism been activated to attract individ- nificant growth in business. At hotel to focus on cooking great do. Just like Vidya Vincent, my women, and their strengths. industry. The first lockdown was ual travellers and families with a present, the focus is on long stay quality food alone. This model character in the movie, we want “With this soundtrack, we are announced in March 2020 and host of recreational activities guests and social event segment enables easier expansion for hotel to show that women are fearless hoping to awaken the inner that was followed by a flood of being introduced to engage the as weddings are the only events partners across geographies both and powerful and that you don’t shernis inside every woman cancelations of events planned, guests of all ages to promote stay- allowed as per the latest govern- within the city and to newer have to roar to be a tigress. This around the world and motivate not just during the lockdown but cations and workations at the ment directives. If digitised guest cities at a fraction of the cost- is what we have tried to capture them to never give up, chase for the entire year, and no hotel property once things open up experience was on the hot list last reducing the risk and commit- in this anthem.” their dream and always keep was prepared for this. However, and that’s how the industry plan Manish Dayya, General Manager Novotel year, today, contactless services ment normally required for them The music video stars F4 working hard. I have always F&B offerings came to the rescue to tide the market. Introduction Hyderabad Convention Centre have gained new momentum in to begin operating in a new loca- Racer and Driver Coach Mira been all about woman power as this was the only source of of technological advancements is began its journey of recovery the form of mobile check-in, tion. “The future trends in the Erda, body positivity influencer and am truly honoured to be a revenue and cash flow for many also an embracing factor. To tide from the long bout of lockdowns contactless payments, voice con- hospitality industry show that the and yoga trainer Natasha Noel, part of Sherni and sing a song hotels, and a lot of innovation this pandemic, we started with but has once again been forced to trol, and biometrics. Now, the guests’ expectations for special social media influencer and that will be remembered for a was seen here to engage with the the initiative ‘Missed Celebration’ shut down. They’re seeking ways fine dining experience is being care and customised experiences hula-hoop dancer Eshna Kutty, very long time. As always it was guests for those wanting to enjoy which gave the opportunity to to fit into the current scenario emulated at home including extra will be increasing with time! awesome working with the comfort and safety of their the guests who missed celebrat- and attempting to settle a frac- atmospheric candles, QR-code Hotels have to focus on planning Raftaar on this powerful homes and for many who wanted ing their important occasions due tion of their mounting losses! For playlists, and unexpected free- and creating a genuinely com- track. The lyrics and to come and experience at the to the lockdowns followed by instance, Zostel, a country-wide bies. pelling and differentiated offer- melody truly spoke to hotels. We had to quickly adapt ‘For the Love of Travel’ which hostel chain has converted some Also, having knowing guests ing, especially in our industry me and I am sure that to the social distancing norms, gave the opportunity to the of its properties into quarantine have an affinity towards snapping segment wherein we have seen a listeners will get to expe- contactless menus, payment domestic travellers to break away and isolation centres even as they pictures to post on social media, growing trend of people opting rience what the movie is options, quick check-in and from the monotony of work from launched the Zostel Bubble to hospitality is again stepping up for home deliveries over coming all about through the check out options and put in home and stay with us,” he adds. offer long-stay travellers and dig- their game. With a view to lever- out to drink and dine, and to song,” she shared. place some of the best practices The industry only recently ital nomads a safe environment. aging this free publicity, owners satiate that demand we have Calling it an interest- the hospitality industry has ever are paying greater attention to started home deliveries of the ing project, rapper seen, to ensure the safety of photogenic table settings and same delicacies served at our Raftaar said, “SHERNI, everyone,” shares Manish Dayya, decor backdrops! Entire meals restaurants,” Manish concludes. there is such undeniable General Manager Novotel are served as irresistibly beautiful The most notable lesson power in that one word, Hyderabad Convention Centre vignettes that demand to be learned from the last year is the and to be able to show- and Hyderabad International shared. importance of preparedness. The case the vitality of that Convention Centre. The pandemic has triggered pandemic has accelerated several word in a song was a tall There is an evolution at the the rise of cloud kitchens! Why is trends which were already being order! I hope Akasa and societal level! Shifted values in this? Changes in technology and experienced in the hospitality I have managed to do the aftermath of the pandemic in consumer habits, of course, led sector! Therefore, it is more that. I am really happy and increased consumer aware- to this. With hotels’ footfall at an important than ever for hoteliers with how this passion ness of all things sustainable and all-time low and sales down as to invest in the best practices, project has panned out, purposeful has set new bench- much as 90%, according to adopt the necessary changes to as Akasa and I have marks for hospitality enterprises. CRISIL research — takeaway has bounce back stronger post the invested our heart and Say, for example, staycations has become a vital source of revenue pandemic. soul into it.”

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he pandemic has left a lasting impact on Bringing grandma’s lifestyles across T the country, including a reconnection with the Ayurvedic way of life. remedies to daily life According to Swati Sutaria Vakharia, an entrepreneur who aims to bring back age- old ayurvedic remedies using Grandma’s ‘nuskha’ (tips and tricks) in people’s lifestyles, Indian grandparents had plenty of such recipes which worked well for our well- being and healthy upbring- ing. With this pandemic, peo- ple recollected our roots and the power of ayurveda. It is a 5,000-year-old asset and gift to India that our ancestors have given us, by using herbs and plants in recipes to live healthy with purity. With time we shifted to other chemical based products due to comfortable packaging, accessibility and time. I think Child, spread this ‘hing ka home remedies, she notes. ingredients to heal with the the ease of the usage and lep’ around your navel if you The Ayurveda enthusiast power of Ayurveda! We are convenience had a major role have stomach ache, it will get says: Many healing remedies willing to modernise our Two-thirds of in shifting us to low quality cured in minutes. Apply and herbs are present in our ancient way of healing to products, Swati told a news turmeric with cream on your kitchen, but we are not aware take them back into our respondents in Do you have agency, explaining the power skin and it will glow. But in of the real usage for the new-age lifestyle,” she says. of natural recipes. the current age, we are same. Nuskha has a range of a recent survey “When we talked to our unable to get the right quality “Nuskha is willing to bring products, including raw for- grandmothers, we heard ingredients,” she adds. those age-old recipes into est honey, ayurvedic and nat- said they about this and followed In India, there are multiple our lives again by manufac- ural oral care kits. They also many such “Nuskhe” in our cultures and religions, and turing them in a lab with have a three-drop therapy for experienced digital eye strain? lives to get rid of the issues. every group has their own effective formulation and belly button oils. some degree of f you have felt ing regular visits to the eye your exposure and combat eye discomfort increased screen doctor. digital eye strain. If you don't time is doing a In the survey, more than wear prescription glasses, LET’S WORK IT OUT number on your half of respondents defined a non-prescription lenses with every day and I eyes and potential- ‘digital detox’ as a break from a blue light-reducing, anti- asing back in to a sports person, a regular that includes stretching, cool gradually increase the ly contributing to screen time. reflective coating can be exercise can be a housewife or a fitness down and workout sessions. momentum with time. The nearly a digital eye strain, a survey However, there are other used. task, especially enthusaist, its never a bad Schedule your workout high intense routines initial- quarter say shows you’re not alone. ways to relieve your eyes In the 20-20-20 rule, where E after a long idea to shake your self up like you schedule your ly will exhaust you quickly Findings show that 80 per other than stepping away every 20 minutes, you take 20 break. VAIB- and get back into the exer- meeting: Discipline is a and may eventually feel like cent of respondents say pan- from screens completely: seconds to look at something HAV SOMANI cise routine. must in this case. As you too much to deal with, so their eyes feel demic-prompted screen time Finding relief from digital 20 feet away. This will help to shares easy tips that can help Here, are the few points ease back into your fitness start small but practice con- put their eyes in “overdrive”. eye strain: Digital eye strain reset your focus and help you get back into the exer- that will help you get back routine, don’t forget to make sistently. worse now In fact, two-thirds of respon- can occur from prolonged your eyes feel less fatigued cise routine on track. a schedule for your workout Eating right to get back dents report experiencing and frequent use of screens, due to digital eye strain. If you are in the lock- Planning: One of the first session. There is a high pos- into shape: If you listen to than they did a some degree of eye discom- which engages our near Blinking more frequently also down mode at your home steps, before you dive back sibility that your mind will your grandparents most of fort every day and nearly a vision, and exposes us to the helps to relieve discomfort by or struggling with making into an exercise routine, is to subconsciously look for them would tell you to avoid year ago. All quarter say their eyes feel blue light emitted by screens. moistening your eyes. time from work commit- plan out what you want to excuses to not work out and eating out of a ‘ready made worse now than they did a Symptoms can appear as Keeping an eye out for ments, family obligations achieve, how you want to look out for distraction to packet’, which means avoid- that is adding year ago. All that is adding watery, dry, sore eyes, blurred kids: The survey found that and doing household get there, and what you deter from your plan. ing junk food and eating up to a new sense of urgency: vision and headaches. more than half of parents are chores, it may seem daunt- want your routine to look Schedule a time that you mindfully. up to a new 90 percent say it’s important Although around 65 per cent worried about the effects of ing and impossible to accel- like. It is always advisible to won’t get easily distracted, if Eating a well-balanced to take care of their eyes — report experiencing eye dis- their children’s increased erate anything else on the start small and not under- you know you can get diet can assist you to get the starting now. comfort on a daily basis, half screen time. Men are more plate. As a consequence, take any aggressive exercises caught up with work in the calories and nutrients you sense of Over half of the respon- of Americans sometimes likely than women to be wor- people tend to give up the if its been quite a while since evening then schedule your require to fuel the daily dents report looking at a miss their annual exam or ried about their children's one thing they don’t wish to you last worked out. time for a workout in the activities and help you reach urgency: 90 computer most of the day, never go, according to the eyes and, when it comes to do — exercise. And long Setting up a goal: One morning or vice versa. your work out goals. every day, say the findings, survey. millennial dads, 6 in 10 are before you know it your thing lockdown has assured Start with an easy work- Things to avoid: People percent say adding that nearly 2 in 3 Even if you have perfect concerned about their chil- non-workout days would is that most of us have out: As they say, the journey tend to overdo the exercise experience some degree of vision, prolonged screen time dren’s vision due to increased have extended into weeks or gained weight. If you have of a thousand miles begins initially and end up being it's important eye discomfort on a daily — pandemic-related or not screen time. months. put on a lot of weight during with one step. Getting start- hurt or injured as the body. basis. — can tire out your eyes. 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fessionalism people have. Donal Bisht, who wowed Not just during the shoot, even during our workshops, audiences with her work in films people here have been extremely friendly and pro- like Ek Deewana Tha, Roop, fessional.” For Donal, actor Prabhas Dil To Happy Hai Ji and more, is her ultimate crush with whom she can’t wait to talks to The Pioneer's work. “I love Prabhas. I'’e watched Baahubali and fell in love with him. He has a K RAMYA SREE about her different kind of charm and charisma on his face. I real- upcoming film Dare to Sleep. ly want to work with him,” shares she. onal Bisht, who is The actress has been sub- already a popular ject to trolls over her name. name in the Many even advised her to Hindi television change her name when she D world, will soon joined the industry, but the be seen making actress is super proud of her debut in Tollywood what it is. Donal explains, “I alongside Sunil with the am very proud of what I film Dare to Sleep (DTS). am, especially my name. The actress is known for Some said, I deliberately her work in Ek Deewana named myself Donal. My Tha, Roop, Dil To Happy mother gave me this name VD first south star to Hai Ji and more. when I was born. The Talking about DTS and meaning of this name is her role, Donal shares, “The even more beautiful. It is a feature on Dabboo film is a suspense thriller Scottish word meaning story and I play the role of ‘master of universe’. There Mona, who is always up for were people who came to Ratnani's calendar something different and me and sought my permis- creative. Many stories came sion to name their daugh- my way but I chose this ters Donal. My name is very owdy Star white vest with dusted because the character I play special to me.” Vijay marks and a Triumph is not in the film just to be Like many others, even Devarakonda Bike. Vijay, sharing his glam doll, she moves the Donal’s plans were damp- R is scaling new experience, revealed that story forward. I have been ened due to Covid. heights with it was fun shooting for waiting for such a story for The actress who couldn’t each passing Daboo’s calendar. He a while now. When I signed wait to get onto sets says, day. Looks like even the hoped that everyone DTS, I was very thrilled “Two hours before my sky is not the limit for would like it. about the action part of the flight, I got a call saying him. Vijay Devarakonda, Vijay Devarakonda film. It has all the grandeur lockdown has been according to the latest recently became India’s an action film should have.” announced in Telangana news, became the first second most desirable The actress who also and the shoot is not hap- South Indian actor to man after the late made her web debut recent- pening. I am eagerly wait- feature on the most pop- Sushant Singh Rajput. ly, feels that the Telugu film ing to get back to sets. Our ular and renowned He retained the most industry makes best use of third schedule is abroad. Dabboo Ratnani’s desirable man south title their day without wasting Hoping for things to settle Calendar. for the third consecutive time when at work. Sharing down, so we can resume to Vijay Devarakonda time, setting a record. her experience working in our normal lives.” sharing the picture post- Devarakonda is set to Tollywood, she tells us, Meanwhile, Donal says the ed “Your Beast make his Bollywood “This is my first south film lockdown has helped her as Boy!#DabbooRatnaniCal debut with Liger and I loved the experience an actor as she could work endear2021”. Vijay romancing Ananya working for Tollywood, on her craft by watching a Devarakonda looked Pandey under the direc- mainly because of the pro- lot of films and series. stylish and royal in a tion of Puri Jagannath. Amitabh Bachchan Urvashi Rautela releases Son of prepping hard for her next pcoming Tollywood downward grasping the punching your innermost abdominal mus- India's first song actress Urvashi Rautela bag with her legs, while her trainer cles,” Urvashi wrote alongside her took to social media to supports her holding her feet. video. encourage her fans to “I GOTTA WORK HARDER Just a few days ago, the actress U workout and improve Beyond the usual 180 DEGREES ab had shared a video of getting their fitness. workout has some major body ben- punched repeatedly in the gut by The actress shared a video on efits. Banging upside down from a her trainer. Instagram where she can be seen punching bag (upper body On the work front, the actress is performing a type of ab workout strength). When you perform a all set to feature in the upcoming using a punching bag. In the video, crunch from an over-extended web series starring Randeep Urvashi bends her upper body position you may be able to tap into Hooda! PRIYAMANI AND I ARE DISTANT COUSINS: VIDYA BALAN

ohan Babu the most renowned as distin- Collection King is guished starring in the lead actor M role after a long not time in his upcom- only ing entertainer Son of India in he latest under the direction of India, season of Diamond Ratnababu. On but the Tuesday, the makers kickstart- entire T Amazon ed the film’s musical promo- world. Prime tions in a grand manner. There is no show The Bollywood super star role that you Family Man has received rave Amitabh Bachchan released haven’t acted, I have reviews from fans. Actress the film’s first song Jaya Jaya learnt a lot of things from Priyamani, who plays Suchi Mahavera. Releasing the song, you.I thank you immensely in the show, has been trend- Amitabh congratulated the for releasing the Song ing for the past few days. team, posting, “Two greats of Raghuveera Gadhyam from However, another reason she not that close.” She added, Indian Cinema .. Veteran #SonofIndia and for the best recently made headlines was “I’m given to believe that Telugu Actor M Mohan Babu wishes.” Rahul Nambiar sang after it was revealed that she she’s a wonderful actor, and & maestro Sri Ilayaraja come the song in which Mohan is actress Vidya Balan’s she’s doing really well for her- together to pay homage in an Babu himself penned the cousin. self. More power to her.” ode to the valour of Lord Ram story and the screenplay for In a recent interview, Vidya When asked if she has in a song ‘Raghuveera the film which stars Srikanth, was asked about her equation watched the acclaimed show Gadhyam’ .. the film ‘SON of Tanikella Bharani and Ali in with Priyamani and she said, yet, Vidya said, “No, I haven’t INDIA’ My best wishes." an important roles and is “Yes, but can you believe watched it yet. But I’m wait- Mohan Babu thanked bankrolled by Manchu we’ve met only once in our ing to." Amitabh Bachchan saying Vishnu on 24 Frames lives! We are distant cousins. On the work front, Vidya “Shri. @SrBachchan ji,You are Factory Banner. We met on a film award stage will be next seen in the once because our families are Amazon Prime film Sherni! HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | JUNE 16, 2021 sport 12

‘Williamson available No spot for Shardul, to lead NZ in WTC’

PTI n SOUTHAMPTON ane Williamson will be avail- Kable to lead New Zealand Mayank & Sundar in WTC against India in the World Test Championship final, head coach Gary Stead announced on PTI n SOUTHAMPTON and even if the reserves do HanumaTuesday as he unveiled a 15-man well, it is understood that Vihari.squad for the marquee clash start- eteran speedster Umesh Ball will swing even without saliva: Ishant they get a chance only when ing June 18. Yadav pipped Brisbane a senior player gets injured. Wicket-keeper BJ VTest hero Shardul Hence Umesh got pre- Watling, who too had Thakur as the 15th member of conditions, then it becomes easier for the bowlers ferred over Shardul, who missed the second the Indian squad that will take to take wickets in these conditions," he added had a half-century and Test due to a on New Zealand in the World but did not get into specifics. seven wickets in the series back injury, de Grandhomme. Test Championship final start- Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pan- winning Brisbane Test has also been Will Young is their specialist ing here on June 18. demic last year, the International Cricket against Australia. named in the batting cover, while Tom Blundell Umesh, along with Council (ICC) has prohibited bowlers from Ravichandran Ashwin is the squad. is the back-up wicket-keeper. Mohammed Shami, and applying saliva to the ball. lone off-spinner and Ravindra “Kane and “We’ve gone with Ajaz as our Hanuma Vihari all of whom According to Sharma, who has 303 Test Jadeja’s return means that there BJ have certainly specialist spinner after an impres- got injured during the Australia wickets to his name, adjusting to lengths is was no place for Axar Patel. benefitted from sive outing at Edgbaston and we tour, were back in the 15 that important in England. Rahul and Mayank their week of rest and believe he could be a factor at the needed to be announced as per “You need to train differently and adapt to Agarwal are also currently not rehabilitation and we Ageas Bowl,” Stead said. ICC squad protocol. the change. In India, you get the reverse swing in the mix and would be con- expect them to be fit and “Colin's been an integral Apart from Shardul, the after some time, but in England, the length is sidered only once the team available for the final,” member of our Test set-up for notable names to miss out fuller because of the swing. management has given enough Stead said at a press confer- many years and it was great to see were Mayank Agarwal, and “So, you have to adjust to the lengths. It is chances to both Rohit Sharma ence after the team’s arrival him return at Lord’s after a long Washington Sundar, who were not easy to force that and the weather here is and Shubman Gill. In case of here for the WTC final start- injury lay-off. in the playing XI for the Test cooler so it takes time to acclimatize to the Wriddhiman Saha, the ICC ing June 18. “He's a proven performer at match against Australia. weather,” said Sharma. rule of being able to replace a “Playing in a World the top level and we back him to England series hero Axar “And the quarantine makes it difficult...The wicketkeeper with a substitute Cup Final is a really do a job with the bat or the ball Patel also missed out. way you train in the gym and the training on keeper was reason for a look- special occasion and if called upon.” The other big player to the ground is very different, so you have to adjust in. I know the guys are "With our squad being have missed out in the final PTI n SOUTHAMPTON to that and it takes time,” he added. INDIA SQUAD: looking forward to get- reduced, Heinrich and our second squad is senior batsman KL Meanwhile, young India opener Shubman Virat Kohli (captain) ting into their work here in physio Vijay Vallabh will return Rahul, who was in fact Virat enior India speedster Ishant Sharma believes Gill said that to survive in England, the batters Shubman Gill, Rohit Southampton,” he added. home to New Zealand on June 16, Kohli’s opposition captain in Sthat the ball will swing even without saliva need to leave the loose balls. Sharma, Cheteshwar Stead said their victory over along with Jacob, Rachin and the team’s intra-squad practice during the World Test Championship final “When I toured England with India A and Pujara Ajinkya Rahane, England notwithstanding, it is Mitchell. We wish them well and game. against New Zealand here and somebody from the Under-19 team, everyone asked me to play Rishabh Pant (wk), going to be a tough challenge fac- thank them for their efforts,” said Rahul seemed in good the team will need to maintain it through the a certain number of balls if I wanted to score Ravichandran ing India. Stead. touch during the game but a match starting June 18. runs. “But I feel, your intent to score runs should Ashwin, “India are a world class out- New Zealand Squad: look at the squad will indicate The 32-year-old, a veteran of 101 Tests, is never go on the back seat and you should look Ravindra fit who possess match winners all Kane Williamson (C), Tom that all those who were first expected to lead the Indian bowling attack when to survive," said the 21-year-old, who has played Jadeja, Md through their line-up, so we're Blundell, Trent Boult, Devon choice during the start of the the team takes on New Zealand in the marquee seven Tests so far. Shami Jasprit under no illusion about how Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Australia tour are back in the clash. “I think the ball will swing even without “When you are looking to score runs, the Bumrah, Ishant tough they will be to beat,” he said. Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom mix. The Indian team manage- saliva and somebody needs to take responsibil- bowlers get to the back foot and you can put Sharma, New Zealand will go into the Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz ment’s policy since Kohli took ity to maintain the ball," Sharma said on Star some pressure on the bowler. I think, at times Mohammed Siraj, clash with one specialist spinner Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, over has been to honour the Sports show ‘Cricket Connected’. to survive in England you have to leave the loose Wriddhiman Saha in 32-year-old left-arm spinner Neil Wagner BJ Watling and Will first choice players in the squad “And if the ball is maintained well in these balls,” he added. (wk), Umesh Yadav, Ajaz Patel and all-rounder Colin Young. ‘Took advice of other cricketers to Seven year wait ends prepare for Test against England’ India hold vital point PTI n DOHA lected by the Afghan goalie. Indian women return to Test cricket with clash against England PTI n BRISTOL me to prepare for this Test The Afghans grew in con- match,” said Mithali, without ndia scored from an own fidence and were the better side PTI n BRISTOL England vs India ndia women's team captain taking names of the crick- Igoal by Afghanistan goalie as in the later part of the first half Live from 3:30 pm IST IMithali Raj on Tuesday eters, whom she had spoken they ended their World Cup and they had a few shots on tar- favourable record in said she took advice of other to. Qualifiers campaign with a 1-1 get but none gave any difficul- AEngland and “positive STAR SPORTS 2 NETWORK cricketers to better prepare for Raj said she would not draw to book a berth in the next ties to Indian custodian mindset” despite inadequate She goes into the game with the longest format ahead of want rookie players to be bur- qualifying round of the Asian Gurpreet Singh. preparation time will spur the no baggage and could well make the one-off Test against dened with expectations and Cup here on Tuesday. Five minutes before the Indian women’s cricket team a big impact at the top of the England starting here on would advice them to enjoy A howler by Afghanistan breather, Ashique Kuruniyan when it takes on the seasoned order. Wednesday. the game. goalie Ovays Azizi handed India was on the clear on the top left hosts in its first Test engagement The experienced trio of "I have played lesser Tests “Well, we did brief them a 1-0 lead in the 75th minute but edge of the box but his low cross in nearly seven years here from Mithali, Harmanpreet and than ODI and T20, I would (players) about how the long Hossein Zamani equalised in the failed to reach Chhetri with an Wednesday. Punam Raut will be expected to have liked more Test match- format is played and clearly 81st minute in a match marred Afghan defender clearing it. After multiple quarantines do the job in what will be chal- es. I wouldn't really get down for someone who is making by poor refereeing. eight matches, India finished Chhetri, who had scored in India and UK, the Mithali lenging conditions for them to thinking whether my game a debut, you don't want to The two sides had also third in Group E behind toppers twice against Bangladesh, could Raj-led squad got little over a also. is evolved in this format, but burden them with expecta- played out a 1-1 draw in the first Qatar and Oman, and ahead of not repeat that performance week to prepare for its first red There could be some respite the preparation has been very tions and responsibility. leg match in Dushanbe in 2019. Afghanistan. and he was substituted in the ball game since November 2014. in store for the batters with similar,” Raj said at the match- "So, it is just that I would It was an open and fast- India under Igor Stimac 69th minute. Midfield livewire Mithali was among the England choosing Kookaburra eve virtual press conference. brief together as a team, sup- paced game with the Afghans ended the World Cup qualifying Brandon Fernandes was also seven current players, who were over Dukes ball, which does “And probably talking to port them on the field and playing a more physical game in campaign with one win, four replaced in the 62nd minute. a part of that victorious eleven more, for the game as the home many other cricketers, trying they should just enjoy playing a match strewn with fouls and draws and three losses. Besides The Afghans looked better against South Africa in Mysuru. team builds up to the Ashes Test to get how they prepare for this format,” the skipper referee Ali Reda failing to disci- the win against Bangladesh in early in the second session but While experienced players against Australia later in the year. the longer format has helped added. pline the players. their previous match, the first leg India took the lead in the 75th like the skipper, her deputy It also remains to be seen if Both sides were almost 0-0 draw against Asian champi- minute. Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti veteran pacers Jhulan Goswami The visitors can surely take their last Test match against equal in ball possession and ons Qatar here in 2019 was the Kuruniyan sent a high cross Mandhana and Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey would be heart from their past record in India back in August 2014. India had 10 shots on target as highlight of the campaign. from the left which Suresh have not played red ball cricket able to bowl long spells, having England where they have not The tourists had won that against seven from Afghanistan. India dominated the early Wangjam tried to reach for. at all in recent times, it will be not done so for a long time. lost in eight games, having won game in Wormsley by six wick- But the Afghans committed 16 period with captain Sunil Afghan goalie Azizi rose for an even tougher test for the The spinners, who had a two out of them. ets. fouls as against nine by the Chhetri having a go at the what should have been an easy younger lot who don't get to play forgettable time at home in the England's star all-rounder England remain the Indians. Three Afghan players opposition goal in the 10th collection but the ball dropped first-class matches in domestic 17-year-old batting sensation limited overs series against SA, and newly-appointed vice cap- favourites to win the upcoming were shown yellow cards as minute off a pass from Glan down his hands and slipped in cricket. Shafali Verma opens in the would be be itching to make tain Nat Sciver is among the six contest but Sciver expects India against one of India. Martins but his left-footed shot between his legs into the empty There is a good chance that game alongside Mandhana. amends. squad members who played in to play fearlessly. With seven points from from a difficult angle was col- goal. Sweden hold Spain to a goalles draw Messi's Argentina Moreno, and he had already to play this way.” against Poland. stopped another close-range head- In the other group match, Both teams were without er by Dani Olmo in the first half. Slovakia defeated Poland 2-1 in St. players because of the coron- “The way we earned that Petersburg. avirus. Spain lost captain Sergio point today, the entire team, the Spain’s matches at Euro 2020 Busquets and Sweden was with- draws with Chile way the guys ran in the are being played in Seville out Mattias Svanberg and Dejan heat, it wasn’t just me who instead of Bilbao - the origi- Kulusevski. They were all still in might have one of his final chances of earned this point,” Olsen nal host city for the continent- isolation after testing positive for winning a title with Argentina at the said. wide tournament - because COVID-19 last week. Copa America. “It was an incredible the high contagion rate of the The entire Spanish team was Argentina appeared to be ready to team effort. We didn’t play virus in the northern city vaccinated just days before its start giving Messi what he craves. Coach our best game. It’s not the most wouldn’t allow for many fans to opening match. Lionel Scaloni's lineup wasted three well-deserved point we’ve ever attend games. Luis Enrique started with clear opportunities between the 16th and taken. But we battled. We showed Sweden, which hasn’t Rodri Hernández in Busquets' 18th minutes, one from Lautaro that we wanted it.” Spain ended advanced past the group stage at position, with youngster Pedri and Martínez and two for Nicolás González. with 75% of possession and had the European Championship since Koke Resurrección alongside him And then Messi opened the scoring 17 total attempts, with five on tar- 2004, next faces Slovakia on in the midfield. The 18-year-old in the 33rd after a free kick that Chilean get. Sweden missed the target on Friday in St. Petersburg. The Pedri became Spain’s youngest goalkeeper Claudio Bravo couldn't stop its four attempts. Swedes will also play in Russia ever player at the tournament. despite getting a touch on the ball to his “We played against a rival that left. Argentina continued to pressure AP n SEVILLE Marcus Berg was inside the area decided to defend and tried to cre- Chile, which was missing injured strik- with the ball coming his way, but ate some danger with long balls, er Alexis Sanchez. he chances came and went but he mishit his shot. and it actually had the chance the But Chile transformed into a more Tneither Spain nor Sweden Álvaro Morata had Spain’s win the match,” Spain coach Luis attacking team in the second half and managed to put any of them in the best chance just a few minutes Enrique said. earned a penalty after video review. net. before Isak but his shot missed “It’s a disappointing draw for Arturo Vidal’s shot from the spot was Spain dominated possession wide with goalkeeper Robin Olsen us.” stopped, but Eduardo Vargas nodded and kept the pressure on the the only opponent to beat. Spain had failed to score in into the empty goal to level the scoring opposing area for most of the “Everyone can make mis- only one of its last 14 group AP n RIO DE JANEIRO in the 57th. match but the Swedes held on for takes, we all make them,” Spain matches at European Messi continued to create opportu- a 0-0 draw Monday at the midfielder Pedri González said Championships. ionel Messi scored a stunning nities until the end of the match, but European Championship. about Morata, who was booed by Sweden hadn’t drawn any of Lfree kick, repeatedly dribbled his teammates showed the same dif- Sweden managed only a few part of the Spanish fans. “He its last 17 international matches, through the Chilean defense and ficulty to deliver goals as they did in chances at La Cartuja Stadium, but works hard for the team and that since a tie against Spain in quali- created opportunities regularly the 2-2 draw at Colombia in a World they were some of the most dan- always shows on the field.” fying for Euro 2020. for his Argentina teammates. Cup qualifier in Barranquilla last gerous ones. Morata had already missed “If you come here and play Despite Messi’s intense perfor- week. Alexander Isak, who plays for some chances and been jeered in Spain in 32 degree heat (90 degree mance, Argentina was held 1-1 by Chile The superstar also complained about Spanish club Real Sociedad, had Spain’s final warm-up match F) and think you're going to out- in its Copa America opener. The game the apparently irregular pitch at the sta- a shot from inside the area hit the against Portugal, also a 0-0 draw. play them, you’re totally naive,” at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de dium. post after deflecting off Spain Spain pressed until the end on Sweden coach Janne Andersson Christian Eriksen sent his first public message from the hospital on Tuesday, thanking Janeiro was also marked by a tribute to Chile’s Vidal said getting a draw defender Marcos Llorente in front Monday but kept misfiring. Olsen said. “I’m not at all ashamed of this supporters for their “sweet and amazing” well-wishes after his collapse at the Argentine football great Diego despite Messi's performance was a good of the goal line. made a 90th-minute save off a point. If we want to take points European Championship. AP Maradona, who died in November at age result for his team, which is in transition Early in the second half, header by substitute Gerard from these types of teams, we have 60. Messi, who turns 34 this month, with new coach Martin Lasarte.