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NEW YORK CITY TO BE CLOSED INDIA HAS SHOWN LEADERSHIP IN FIGHT CYBER CRIMINALS TARGET IAS JAMES CAMERON SAYS ‘AVATAR 2' HAS TILL JUNE, DECLARES MAYOR AGAINST COVID-19: SENIOR DIPLOMAT OFFICER, RELIEVE HIM OF RS 10K ‘GOOD CHANCE' OF RELEASING ON TIME

ew York City, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, is ndia has shown leadership in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic yber frauds have targeted senior IAS officer and TS Special Chief ilmmaker James Cameron is optimistic that his much-anticipated Nlikely to stay closed until June, Mayor Bill de Blasio has said, even as Iand has been on the "front foot" in helping other countries combat the CSecretary BP Acharya and swindled Rs 10,000 from his account. Fsequel to his 2009 blockbuster "Avatar" will not be delayed by the three regions of New York State are set to reopen on May 15. disease, the country's Consul General here has said, noting that the The official has lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crimes coronavirus pandemic. The filmmaker is simultaneously working on New York has been recording a decline in daily ingenuity and skills of its people will help the country's police. Acharya is also the Director of city-based Dr. Marri Channa multiple sequels to the film with the one first scheduled to hospitalisations, ICU admissions and fatalities but the economy to bounce back. Sandeep Chakravorty was speaking Reddy HRD Institute, which guides training institutes for civil release on December 17, 2021. Cameron told Empire mayor said such progress must continue further before during a virtual discussion organised by Indian-American servants and officials of the Government of Telangana. On Magazine that the pandemic, which has halted several officials consider reopening the city. "On the reopening, community leader Jagdish Sewhani here on India's response May 5, Acharya received an SMS informing him that his debit productions and delayed many films in its wake, has put we're clearly not ready yet. So I think it's fair to say that June to the COVID-19. “From a policy point of view, India is very card was used for a transaction of Re.1. It asked him to alert a "major crimp in our stride". "I want to get back to work is when we are potentially going to be able to make some real clear that we have to stop the virus and not let it spread" and the bank or block the card, if the transaction was not done on ‘Avatar', which right now we're not allowed to do changes, if we can continue our progress," Mayor Blasio the government is undertaking all efforts to contain the virus," by him. He soon received another SMS informing him under state emergency laws or rules. So it's all on said at his daily press briefing on Monday. Chakravorty, India's Consul General in New York, said. that Rs 10,000 was withdrawn, police said. hold right now. AP has more cures Modi announces 20L-cr than infections PNS n VIJAYAWADA patients discharged As many as 58 patients were 58 in last 24 hours discharged from various des- ignated Covid-19 hospitals One more stimulus to revive India during the last 24 hours while death n 33 PNS NEW DELHI 33 new positive cases were positive reported, reported in the state, as per the toll reaches In a major push to revive the health bulletin released by the cases Covid-hit economy, Prime PM: Lockdown-4 state government on Tuesday. take tally Digvijaya Singh's Minister Narendra Modi on In all. 1,056 of the 2,051 to 2,051 46 food facility shut Tuesday announced massive people infected with the virus new financial incentives on top to have new rules in the state made a complete Record after COVID-19 of the previously announced recovery so far. One death was samples here were clear indications of extension of the Covid-19-induced scare packages for a combined stim- reported from Krishna district tested in last ulus of Rs 20 lakh-crore, saying Tlockdown with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday saying in the last 24 hours, taking the the Coronavirus crisis has pro- that "lockdown-4" will have completely different contours and rules. toll to 46. There are 949 10,730 24 hours vided India an opportunity to On the basis of recommendations received from states, new rules patients who are currently 2 become self-reliant and emerge will be framed, and information about it will be conveyed before being treated in the Covid-19 as the best in the world. May 18, Modi said in his address to the nation. The Prime Minister designated hospitals across AP shows other Apart from the Reserve Bank said the fourth phase of the lockdown, which he described as the state. of India (RBI) assistance, the "lockdown-4", will have completely different contours and will have The recovery rate has states how to government had last month a new set of rules. In a video conference with Chief Ministers on increased compared to active announced a Rs 1.74 lakh-crore Monday, Modi had said he is of the "firm view that the measures cases reported in the state. In all, face the test needed in the first phase of lockdown were not needed during the to provide benefits to the poor, 58 coronavirus patients recov- n both conducting Covid-19 including cash transfers, Rs 50 second phase and similarly, measures needed in the third phase ered from the virus for the past are not needed in the fourth." The country has been under Itests and implementing anti- lakh insurance cover and steps 24 hours and were discharged. Covid measures, Andhra to ensure food security. lockdown since March 25 and the third phase ends on May 17. Krishna district reported 35, the Modi during his address to the nation noted that several experts Pradesh is leading the other In a televised address to the highest number of patients dis- states of the country. nation, Modi said that the finan- will play an important role in the Atmanirbhar Bharat and scientists have said that the novel coronavirus is going to be charged, followed by Kurnool part of our lives for a "long time". "But, it is also important to The state continues to cial package will be around 10 Abhiyan' (self-reliant India campaign). He added that the with 17, Anantapur with three, maintain good record in per cent of the GDP and "will ensure that our life does not revolve only around it (novel YSR Kadapa, Srikakulam and "announcements made by the government so far, the decisions of coronavirus)," he said. He urged people to work towards their recovery of Covid patients, play an important role in the West Godavari with one patient conducting tests, decline in Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' the RBI and today's package totals to Rs 20 lakh-crore targets while taking precautions like wearing masks and each. — NARENDRA MODI, Prime Minister maintaining 'do gaz doori' (two yards of separation). In his virtual positive cases and a low death (self-reliant India campaign). He Meanwhile, 10,730 samples toll in the state, according to added that the "announcements meet with Chief Ministers, Modi had also said the challenges are were tested in the last 24 two-fold — reduction of transmission rate of the novel coronavirus the officials of the state made by the government so far, my, infrastructure, technology exhausted was not an option in hours, out of which 33 have Medical and Health the decisions of the RBI and driven system, vibrant demog- confronting the unprecedented and gradual increase in public activities while adhering to all tested positive for the killer Delhi govt to give guidelines. The Centre and states will have to work towards department. Meanwhile it can today's package totals to Rs 20 raphy and demand, he said. challenge posed by the pandem- virus. Chittoor district has be noted that the state has Rs 1 cr to family of lakh-crore”. The Prime Minister also hint- ic and India has to make sincere achieving the twin objectives, he had said. On March 24, the Prime reported the highest number of Minister had announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown. On April recorded the highest recovery MCD teacher who The special economic pack- ed at big-ticket economic efforts to become a self-reliant cases with 10, while Kurnool rate in the country with 51.49 age will have emphasis on reforms in coming nation by transforming the cri- 14, he extended the lockdown period till May 3. The lockdown was and Nellore districts reported further extended till May 17 by the Union Home Ministry. per cent compared to the died due to COVID land, labour, liquidity and days, and said begin- sis into an opportunity. nine positive cases each. Four recovery rate across the laws, and will be for "our ning Wednesday, Asserting that just one virus cases were reported in Krishna, country with 31.86 per cent. labourers, farmers, honest tax Finance Minister has destroyed the world, Modi followed by one positive case payers, MSMEs and cot- Nirmala Sitharaman said the pandemic has provid- sage for us. It has provided us an Modi said, adding medicines from East Godavari district. 3 5 tage industry", Modi will announce details ed an opportunity to India to opportunity," he said, asserting supplied by India have infused said. of the special eco- become self-reliant and emerge that "we have to protect our- new hopes in the world which India's self- nomic package. as a powerful country globally selves and move ahead as well". is fighting battle of life and reliance will be Modi said in the 21st century. India's self-reliance address- death. CM puts officials on based on five pil- getting "We are standing at a crucial es concerns about world's hap- lars — econo- fatigued or juncture. This crisis has a mes- piness, cooperation and peace, 3 alert as cases spike

IPS officers PNS n VIJAYAWADA However, the recovery rate in AP to utilise its legal share of water: Jagan AP is 51.49 per cent against the Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan national average of 31.86 per PNS n VIJAYAWADA transferred Reddy on Tuesday put officials cent. PNS n VIJAYAWADA on high alert over the spike in The officials said that words Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan TS lodges complaint with KRMB Covid-19 cases due to the of appreciation are pouring in Reddy on Tuesday strongly HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Government After reshuffling 27 IAS offi- Koyambedu market incident, from all sections over the Chief defended his government's deci- on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the cers, the State Government on while ramping up testing even Minister's views expressed dur- sion for construction of a new Krishna River Management Board against the Tuesday affected transfers of futher. ing the video conference with lift irrigation project by lifting AP Government's decision to construct a new nine top IPS officers, through Briefing the status of Prime Minister Pak PM orders Srisailam water. irrigation project to lift water from Srisailam GO 814 issued by Chief Covid-19 cases, offi- Narendra Modi. probe into alleged Jagan categorically stated that project. Principal Secretary (Irrigation) Rajat Secretary Nilam Sawhney. cials told the Chief Later, Union there was nothing wrong in con- Kumar on Tuesday shot off a letter to the Krishna Accordingly, the Director Minister that 33 Health Minister scandal of structing a new project to utilise River Water Management Board complaining Rajat Kumar General of Police (HoPF), AP new cases were Dr Harsh importing medicines AP's legal share in Krishna against the AP government’s move. In the letter, Gautam D Sawang shall be the reported across Vardhan inter- water. Rajat Kumar said that the AP government took a “unilateral Ex-Officio Principal Secretary the State in the acted with the The CM stated that the new decision” in issuing the GO 203. Further, the Irrigation Principal to Government for the newly- last 24 hours, Chief Minister project will utilise the share of Secretary pointed out that the GO was issued without the created Department of Special taking the tally to appreciate the AP in Krishna water which it is The Telangana government consulting the Telangana government. Seeking immediate Enforcement Bureau. to 2,051. The stand taken by 8 entitled for legally and the new on Tuesday lodged a complaint Vineet Brijlal, (2001), new cases reported Andhra Pradesh intervention to halt the AP government’s move to lift water from project would not hurt the with KRMB against AP's new Srisailam, Rajat Kumar pointed out that as per the AP Director of Enforcement, O/o from Chittoor, on various issues, like TODAY interests of Telangana in any project. Reorganisation Act, it is legally binding on both the governments to Director General of Police is Nellore, and East the stigma surrounding manner. Jagan's comments Jagan on Tuesday held a get an approval from the Apex Committee for taking up any project transferred and posted as Godavari were individuals who Covid-19. came a day after Telangana meeting with irrigation officials on inter-state rivers either in Telangana or AP. Commissioner, Special have had a connection with the During Tuesday’s review ALMANAC Chief Minister K to review the situation after TS 3 Enforcement Bureau. Koyambedu market in meeting, the Chief Minister Month & Paksham: Chandrasekhar Rao lashed out government's outburst against K Arif Hafeez, (2015), OSD, Chennai. The large-scale out- once again stressed on removal Paush & Shukla Paksha at AP government's “unilateral AP project. Rampachodavaram, is trans- break of cases in Koyambedu of the stigma over Coronavirus Panchangam decision” and threatening to file In the meeting, Jagan said that anyone. The CM stated that the that AP use water allocated to ferred and posted as vegetable and fruit market in from among the public and a case against AP government in one should view this issue from new project was designed to the state and no state can afford Additional Superintendent of Chennai has led to a sudden attempts to instil confidence Tithi : Shashthi: 05:58 am the Supreme Court and Krishna a 'human perspective' and not addess drinking water crisis in to use additional water beyond Police, Special Enforcement spike in the number of coron- among them to fight over the Nakshatram: Shravana: Full Night River Management Board on 'political grounds'. He said it's Nellore, Prakasam and its allocations. Bureau, Guntur Rural. avirus cases in Nellore and virus. Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start (KRMB). not fair to politicise this issue for Rayalaseema regions. He said 3 3 Chittoor districts in AP. 3 any important work) Rahukalam: 12:12 pm – 01:48 pm Yamagandam: 07:24 am – 09:00 am WATER WARS HEAT UP Varjyam: 09:09 am – 10:51 am Khairatabad Ganesh to be only 1 ft tall this yr Gulika: 10:36 am - 12:12 pm Good Time: (to start any important work) KCR-Jagan bonhomie under threat PNS n HYDERABAD Committee, this year the size of Puja’ will be performed at 5 pm Amritakalam: 07:20 pm – 09:02 pm the idol would be drastically cut on May 18. The same day an Abhijit Muhurtham: NIL L VENKAT RAM REDDY came to power in May 2019. It It appears that even Lord Ganesh, down to mere one foot to prevent announcement would be made n HYDERABAD was water that brought both the the remover of obstacles and the gathering of crowd because of the on the celebrations and other rel- VIJAYAWADA Telugu CMs together. Ironically, one who is propitiated first before continuing coronavirus threat. evant aspects, committee chair- Telangana Chief Minister K it's the same water that is now cre- undertaking any project, is not The Khairatabad Ganesh is man Singari Sudarsan said. WEATHER Chandrasekhar Rao and his ating cracks in their bonhomie. immune to the long-term impact popular not only in Telangana Reports suggest that the organ- Forecast: Mostly sunny Andhra Pradesh counterpart YS KCR has now locked horns with of Covid-19. but also Andhra Pradesh. Every isers had started increasing the Temp: 41/27 Jaganmohan Reddy may have Jagan over his decision to lift The gigantic Khairatabad year, the idol makers adopt a dif- height of Ganesh annually from Humidity: 47% joined hands prior to 2019 AP three to four tmc ft of water from Ganesh idol is going to be just ferent theme with a huge idol of 1981. A 61-feet-tall Ganesh idol Sunrise: 05:44 am Assembly polls for political rea- Srisailam by building a new lift one foot this year. It was in the Lord Ganesh as the centrepiece. was installed last year. The idol, Sunset: 06:40 pm sons to dethrone their common irrigation project to divert year 1954 that a one-foot-high This year Ganesh Chaturdhi costing Rs 1 crore, was made by Current Weather Conditions political rival N Chandrababu displayed unusual bonhomie Krishna water to AP. Ganesh was launched. falls on Aug 22. The first phase at least 100 workers who sweat- Updated May 12, 2020 5:00 PM Naidu, but they developed and between them only after Jagan 3 According to Ganesh Utsav of the idol preparation ‘Karra ed it out for four months. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 vijayawada 02 Unbottling the genie: Jagan has lost the chance to implement total prohibition he YSRCP Government’s savings of his fami- and try to discourage people consuming liquor is not as dry period had led to people stated goal of bring- ly members. From Conventional wisdom, and umpteen from liquor consumption? simple as it sounds. getting accustomed to a life Ting in total prohibi- then on, the thefts instances suggest that an addict During campaigning for the Such an endeavour would without liquor. tion in a phased manner would turn to threats, midterm elections for the Lok need a specific plan of action However, the lure of a size- appears increasingly then acts of violence would simply borrow from his friends Sabha in February, 1998, that focuses on educating the able revenue from liquor sales distant. and finally, crime. and employers to pay for the liquor. Janardhan Reddy recalled the people and also a body to over- proved too much and the gov- While the PIN Ultimately, Once this source of revenue dries up, episode and expressed dis- see implementation of the ernment opted to reopen Government believes POINT addicts not only destroy pleasure at the opposition for plan. liquor vends, albeit with fewer that discouraging con- their personal happiness, he would tap into the savings of his turning down his proposal. He The government can well shops. sumption by enhancing but irreparably damage rela- family members said that the Opposition knew draw from an episode that Reducing the number of liquor prices and reducing the tionships with all their loved well that prohibition was not took place in the earlier liquor shops also raises some number of shops is the right ones and well-wishers. possible at all. Congress regime. pertinent questions. way to move towards its goal, Liquor lovers invariably fol- chasing capacity saw three-fold decided to rock the government No one would be at fault if The then government set up How much liquor is being questions remain whether a low the saying “Where there is increase, in line with the hike over the issue. A delegation, he questions the ‘discourage- a committee, flush with funds, supplied to each shop? What liquor-free AP is possible. a will, there is a way”. They are in pensions. comprising members of civil ment method' to achieve total to campaign against liquor about the allotment made to a M D RATNA KUMAR Is such an approach realis- least bothered about the And in these times of society and opposition leaders Senior Journalist prohibition. The very notion consumption. A Congress closed shop hitherto? The gov- tic even? Can any addict domestic situation and their Covid-19, how about social met the then Chief Minister N creates doubts if such a move leader was made chairman of ernment hasn’t clarified avoid liquor if he find that he only goal is getting the money distancing? Janardhan Reddy who tried will bear fruit, and whether the that committee. The first whether the quota announced cannot afford it? Would an to buy a bottle. The Government ruthless- hard to convince them that the mittee was to educate people ruling party and its cadres have thing this leader did to cele- earlier is being dispatched to addict thing about satisfying The Government will have ly implemented 50 cut in the prohibition wouldn’t be that about the evils of liquor con- the commitment to adopt this brate his appointment was to the shops that are now opened. his craving or about keeping to realise that most of the pen- salaries of its employees but easy to implement. sumption. Janardhan Reddy method. arrange a party for his friends There will be no use if the his home fires burning? sions it hands out on the first paid the full amount of pen- When he sensed the mood assured the delegation that he It can be safely assumed that and well-wishers where liquor stock allotted to a closed shop Conventional wisdom, and day of every month go to sions to the BPL families. of the delegation, Janardhan would implement prohibition by the time the next elections flowed like water. is being sold through an umpteen instances suggest liquor shops by the end of the Long ago, when Congress Reddy proposed a committee if people backed the idea. draw close, all pretence of Jagan would have done well opened shop. If the number of that an addict would simply day. Not surprisingly, the first was in power, there was heated with adequate powers and However, the delegation did- “discouragement” will go out if he had continued to keep shops allowed to reopen has borrow from his friends and day the government enhanced discussion on imposition of funds to take up a massive n't agree to the proposal and the window and liquor will liquor shops across the state been decreased, there should employers to pay for the liquor. pensions to Rs 3,000 saw a total prohibition in undivided campaign against liquor con- the “protest” faded away. flow like it always has before shut even after the Centre have been a drop in the rev- Once this source of revenue three-fold increase in liquor AP. The entire opposition was sumption throughout the state. What would happen if Jagan elections. announced relaxations after 45 enue. Till now, there is no such dries up, he would tap into the sales. In other words the pur- pressing for prohibition and The prime goal of the com- were to adopt such an approach Discouraging people from days of lockdown. This lengthy information. LG POLYMERS LEAKAGE Dy CM seeks more funds 1,396 migrant workers to APPCB acts as a rubber stamp from Centre for tribal welfare leave for PNS n VIJAYAWADA Jharkhand Deputy Chief Minister Pamula PNS n VIJAYAWADA in giving approvals: EAS Sarma Pushpa Srivani appealed to the Central government to provide The Krishna district admin- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM additional funds to provide istration is taking measures to l In a letter to Neerab Kumar Prasad, Special Chief minimum support price to send the 1,396 migrant work- EAS Sarma, a former bureaucrat, Secretary to the EFS&T Department to the AP government, the forest produce procured by ers of Jharkhand from on Tuesday called the clarifica- tribals in the State. A few for- Machilipatnam in Shramik tion issued by the Andhra Sarma said, "While explaining APPCB's role as a regulatory est produce should also be Special train. The train will Pradesh Pollution Control Board authority, the press note states that 'APPCB is not the included in the MSP list and leave the Machilipatnam rail- through a press release on the statutory authority for implementation of zoning and safety sanction more Van-Dhan way station on Wednesday. Styrene leak at the LG Polymers aspects of the industries." Kendras in the State, she The district administration plant in Visakhapatnam as "inac- appealed. arranged food and shelter for curate and misleading." Participating in the video the stay of these workers In a letter to Neerab Kumar CFE and CFO minutes dated 4- approvals for the expansion on conference with Union since the lockdown began in Prasad, Special Chief Secretary 5-2017/7-8-2017 and 14-6-2018 the ground that it would endan- Minister for Tribal Welfare March. After the State gov- to the EFS&T Department to the respectively for the expansion ger the people's lives. APPCB's Arjun Munda, she said that the l Deputy Chief Minister l The minister said that ernment held talks with the AP government, Sarma said, project of LG Polymers made no failure do so has cost many lives State government has been Pamula Pushpa Girijan Cooperative Jharkhand government, "While explaining APPCB's role mention of the hazardous nature and imposed a heavy disease providing medical facilities to Srivani appealed to Corporation has been arrangements have been as a regulatory authority, the of the company's operations burden on many others," it says. tribals in the remote forest the Union Minister manufacturing 20,000 made to run the special train press note states that 'APPCB is and Air Act in pollution point of shows how insensitive the Board "In the press note, APPCB has areas through telemedicine by to include soaps in its two factories from Machilipatnam. not the statutory authority for view only”. is to people's safety. The casual tried to absolve itself of any giving necessary training to turmeric, and she appealed to the Additional Superintendent implementation of zoning and "It gives the impression that manner in which APPCB issued involvement in industrial units ASHA workers, ANMs and pineapple and Union Minister to market of Police M Sattibabu on safety aspects of the industries." APPCB acts merely as a rubber CFE/CFO to the company rais- obtaining Environment health workers. rajma, which are the soaps at national- Tuesday held discussions "Apparently, those who issued stamp in giving CFE and CFO es questions about its profession- Clearance (EC) under the The minister said that the cultivated by tribals, level by purchasing them with the revenue, police, pan- the press note are blissfully approvals! As a responsible statu- al integrity," the letter says. Environment (Protection) Act, Union Ministry for Tribal in the MSP list. from the GCC chayat raj, railway and other unaware of the powers and the tory authority, APPCB should "By the time LG Polymers by saying that ECs for Category- Affairs has sanctioned Rs 8.28 departments to shift the responsibilities vested in APPCB have known that LG Polymers proposed to expand the capac- A projects are issued by the crore for providing MSP for migrant workers to under the following two legisla- was handling “hazardous sub- ity of its unit in 2017, the pop- Union Ministry of Environment the forest produce out of which that 75 such Kendras with ed by tribals, in the MSP list. Machilipatnam railway sta- tions: The Air (Prevention and stances” covered under the ulation density of the villages all & Forests and ECs for Category- Rs 5.28 crore has been allotted 21,280 tribals under ITDAs are She informed that the tion in buses and from there Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; Manufacture, Storage and around had already increased in B projects by the State Expert to Girijan Cooperative working in the State. Proposals Girijan Cooperative the train will leave for and the Water (Prevention & Import of Hazardous Chemicals leaps and bounds. Had APPCB Appraisal Committee (SEAC)/ Corporation (GCC) and Rs 3 have been sent to sanction 15 Corporation has been manu- Jharkhand on Wednesday. Control of Pollution) Act, 1981." Rules, 1989 and also covered been sensitive enough to the State Environment Impact crore tribal farmers’ self-help more such Kendras in the facturing 20,000 soaps in its Machilipatnam revenue According to him, another under Sections 41A to 41H of safety of the people, it would Assessment Authority (SEIAA). groups as a revolving fund. State. two factories and appealed to divisional officer Khaja Vali, misleading statement made in the Factories Act. The Board have invoked its powers under APPCB should not have sup- She said that proposals have She said that the project offi- the Union Minister to market special branch DSP the Press Note states that “AP should also have known that Section 17(1)(h) of the Air pressed the fact that it acts as the been sent to the Centre for cers of ITDAs are striving to the soaps at national-level by Dharmendra, Bandar DSP Pollution Control Board Sections 41A to 41H were intro- (Prevention and Control of Member-Secretary of SEAC and sanctioning of Rs 19.05 crore modernise the tribal weekly purchasing them from the Mahaboob Basha, trainee (APPCB) issues Consent for duced in the Factories Act to Pollution) Act and supports both SEAC and SEIAA. through TRIFED in the pre- fairs in the agency areas. She GCC. Principal Secretary to DSP Sravani and other offi- Establishment (CFE) and prevent accidents such as the one Section17(1)(n) of the Water In other words, APPCB is close- sent financial year. Expressing appealed to the Union Minister Tribal Welfare M Ravichandra, cials attended the meeting Consent for Operation (CFO) to that took place near Bhopal in ((Prevention & Control of ly involved the issue of statics by satisfaction over the working of to include turmeric, pineapple director Ranjit Basha and oth- on Tuesday in the industry under Water Act 1984. The fact that APPCB's Pollution) Act and rejected SEAC/SEIAA. Van Dhan Kendras, she said and rajma, which are cultivat- ers were also present. Machilipatnam. Expedite refund of cancelled AI flight with 331 returnees from UK PNS n HYDERABAD Arjita Seva tickets: TTD EO l A total of seven evacuation An Air India flight with 331 flights are scheduled to land at PNS n TIRUPATI Of the 2,50,503 devotees, passengers from Britain land- Hyderabad airport, bringing 2,350 who sought refunds so far ed at the Rajiv Gandhi stranded Indians from six TTD Executive Officer Anil (which constitutes 45%of the International Airport here countries Kumar Singhal has instructed total bookings) refunds have early Tuesday. It later took off l The airport has also handled 12 officials to speed up the been credited 1,93,588 devo- with another 87 passengers international outgoing flights with refunds to devotees seek- tees registered accounts for Delhi, from where they will around 1,000 foreigners who were ing refunds after with requisite due be airlifted to the US. Air sent to the UK, the UAE, the US, cancellation of amounts. The India flight AI 1839, a Boeing Kenya and Germany. their Arjita Seva instructed the con- 773 aircraft, arrived via Delhi tickets from cerned to make the at the Hyderabad airport March 14 to remaining pay- at 2.21 am, an airport Covid-19 lockdown. After various central agencies and tioned at the aerobridge exit by May 31 in the ments also at a brisk spokesman said. the completion of immigra- the airport authorities made airport health officials prior to background of pace. The same aircraft departed tion and other formalities, the special arrangements to handle completion of immigration Covid-19 virus The Executive at 5.31 am with 87 US-bound passengers were transported the arrivals as per the Standard formalities. lockdown. Officer also said very passengers from Hyderabad to designated locations in Operating Protocol issued by Every baggage was sanitised During maiden soon there will be high to Delhi. The flight from the city for mandatory 14-day the Ministry of Home Affairs, by a disinfection tunnel inte- video conferencing with senior level meeting with additional Britain was the fourth to quarantine as per the rules airport sources said. grated to the baggage belt. TTD officials from his cham- executive officer to discuss the land in Hyderabad under framed by the Ministry of All passengers and aircraft Glass shields were provided at bers in the TTD administra- modalities on the process of 'Vande Bharat Mission', the Home Affairs. crew were brought out from each manned immigration tive building, the Executive resuming Srivari darshan in biggest-ever exercise to bring The Telangana government the aircraft in batches of 20-25. counter to avoid any personal Officer reviewed with IT func- the event of relaxation of the home Indians stranded in in coordination with the Each passenger was screened contact between the passengers Vijayawada Division tops tionalities. lockdown. various countries due to Ministry of External Affairs, by the thermal cameras posi- and immigration officers. in distribution of free food PNS n VIJAYAWADA zone of South Central Railway. Combating Covid-19: Kerala sets an example in recovery From May 2 Shramik Specials In the wake of the nationwide are being run to carry stranded PNS n NEW DELHI l isolation or quarantine." lockdown, the Vijayawada migrants to their native states. In Dr Saurabh Jain of Indegene, a health tech solutions company, As for temperature or climate Division of South Central all, 46 Shramik Specials running Even as the Health Ministry said said that robustness of health infrastructure, immunity levels playing an important role in the Railway and IRCTC have come through the Division supplied there were 70,756 cases of novel among the population, strict adherence to isolation and quarantine, transmission or killing of the together to provide food for the 54,500 meals by IRCTC base Coronavirus so far in the coun- and aggressive testing seem to be the reason for varying rates of virus, Dr Nangia said: "It is a needy during this critical peri- kitchen, Vijayawada, along with try, health experts on Tuesday infections and recovery in different states novel virus - we are still learn- od. As a part of this, starting water bottles, paper plates and said there were various reasons ing about it. As of now, there from March 30, the Vijayawada spoons. The IRCTC has provid- why States like Maharashtra, Pradesh and Mizoram are at recovery rate was based on the does not seem to be much Division in collaboration with ed tamarind rice, veg pulao, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu had present Coronavirus-free. In total cases till Tuesday is 94 per influence of weather or climate local NGOs Amruta Hastham, sambar rice, curd rice, upma, reported highest number of Manipur also, two patients have cent. on the infection potential of the Sarah Foundation, Karuna Eye chappati, kurma and pongal cases while others had lesser since recovered. Speaking on this trend, Dr virus." Foundation, Nimble Women neatly packed in tin foils to all cases as well as better recovery Kerala set an example of Nangia said that the primary Dr Saurabh Jain of Indegene, Welfare Society and Yuva Vikas the migrants on board of rates. constantly improving recovery reason is better containment a health tech solutions compa- have distributed two lakh free Shramik Specials. Dr Vivek Nangia, HOD and rate. It was the first State in the strategy adopted by the State. ny, said that robustness of health meals to the needy, migrants, P Srinivas, Divisional Railway Director of Pulmonology country to report Corona pos- "Kerala specifically has had infrastructure, immunity levels daily labourers, old age homes Manager, Vijayawada, said that Department at Fortis Hospital, itive case and saw a sudden episodes of Nipah and Zika among the population, strict amongst others in several loca- the Division has played a vital said: "There can be different spike afterwards. But, the State virus outbreaks in the past. adherence to isolation and quar- tions of Vijayawada and its role since the start of the lock- possibilities - better control of and hotspot zones and, finally, that Goa is Covid-free since all not only flattened the curve but They have learnt how to contain antine, and aggressive testing precincts till May 2. The down in maintaining the supply lockdown, better contact trac- a younger population in which seven Corona patients were bent it. Of the total 519 cases so such pandemics in a more seem to be the reason for vary- Vijayawada Division tops the list chain and logistics of essential ing and isolation, lesser number recovery rate is higher." cured and no casualty was far, 489 people have recovered, effective manner by early iden- ing rates of infections and in terms of total free food dis- goods to even remote locations of people returning from abroad It is pertinent to mention here reported. Similarly, Arunachal with only four deaths. The tification, contact tracing, and recovery in different states. tribution till date in the entire of the country.

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VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 vijayawada 03 Ministers face wrath of patients at KGH Styrene stored at LG Polymers n PNS VISAKHAPATNAM n Many patients told the n Kannababu said 200 shipped back to South Korea ministers that though they patients were Many patients undergoing discharged from the treatment at King George were in need of ventilators, PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Hospital for inhaling gas pulled the doctors did not provide hospital in the morning up the ministers and demand- them claiming shortage. and 367 were still After getting clearance from ed payment of compensation Kannababu told them that undergoing treatment. the Vizag Customs, the Styrene equal to all. they were paying the money Of them 67 are in monomer stored at warehous- Ministers Kurasala based on the list provided private hospitals. The es of the LG Polymers was Kanababu, Mutthasetti Srinivas by the doctors of King discharged patients loaded in a vessel to South Rao, Botsa Satyanarayana, George Hospital and not were sent back to their Korea in a ship. About 5,000 Dharmana Krishnadas and decided by the government villages in vehicles hired tonnes of Styrene was shipped Rajya Sabha member V Vijay or the party leaders by the government on Tuesday. Sai Reddy distributed cheques Earlier, 8,500 tonnes of to the patients on Tuesday. n Styrene, which was at a storage As per the specification of Ministers Kurasala Kanababu, Mutthasetti Srinivas Rao, facility at the Visakhapatnam the government, serious Botsa Satyanarayana, Dharmana Krishnadas and Rajya port, had already been patients, who were on ventila- based on the list provided by the patients were sent back to their Sabha member V Vijay Sai Reddy distributed cheques to shipped. LG Polymers imports tors to be paid Rs 10 lakh, seri- doctors of King George Hospital villages in vehicles hired by the the patients Styrene from South Korea as ous patients without ventilators and not decided by the govern- government. manufacturing at its plant is Rs 1 lakh and general inpa- ment or the party leaders. Except children and those said to be costlier. tients Rs 25,000. Later, talking to reporters above 60 years, all were sent tres were put up in which 10,000 tory and surrounding 3 kilome- Vizag Customs did the nec- action would be taken against n Chief Minister YS Many patients told the min- Kannababu said 200 patients back to their villages to resume people were given shelter with tre radius area was being sani- essary processing and accord- the company after the investi- Jaganmohan Reddy had isters that though they were in were discharged from the hos- normal life. Ministers would food. All the villagers were tised by 700 GVMC workers. ed the approvals within hours gation into the leak is complet- need of ventilators, the doctors pital in the morning and 367 continue to stay there till com- given Rs 10,000 each. Vijay Sai “We will not take any chances. of the filing of the document. ed and a report is submitted by suggested a group of did not provide them claiming were still undergoing treat- plete normalcy was restored Reddy said 17,000 tonnes of The entire area would be From May 11, the loading was a government-appointed com- ministers of that State shortage. Kannababu told them ment. Of them 67 are in private and people gained confidence. Styrene gas was being shipped cleansed and get certified by the started and the vessel, MT mittee. Styrene is primarily a should be cleared of that they were paying the money hospitals. The discharged He said 17 rehabilitation cen- back to S Korea and entire fac- experts,’’ Vijaysai Reddy said. Arhan, started sailing from the synthetic chemical. It is also hazardous units and also evening of Tuesday. known as vinylbenzene, directed officials to make Chief Minister YS ethenylbenzene, cinnamene, arrangements to send Jaganmohan Reddy had sug- or phenylethylene. It's a color- the remaining stock of AP forms seven gested a group of ministers of less liquid that evaporates eas- Styrene at LG Polymers Naidu calls upon people to that State should be cleared of ily and has a sweet smell. It to South Korea panels on hazardous units and also often contains other chemicals directed officials to make that give it a sharp, unpleasant n Minister for Industries M lockdown exit arrangements to send the smell. Goutham Reddy said PNS n VIJAYAWADA remaining stock of Styrene at Acute exposure to styrene in strict action would be back ‘Save Mangrove’ stir LG Polymers to South Korea. humans results in respiratory taken against the The Andhra Pradesh govern- B Satyanarayana, Minister effects, such as mucous mem- n company after the PNS VIJAYAWADA n ment has constituted seven for Municipal Administration brane irritation, eye irritation, The TDP chief condemned committees to prepare the and Urban Development, said and gastrointestinal effects. investigation into the TDP Chief N Chandrababu the indiscriminate felling of blueprint for gradual phasing 13,000 tonnes of Styrene will Tests involving acute exposure leak is completed and a Naidu decried the indiscrim- Mada forests out of lockdown in the State fol- be sent back to LG Chemicals, of rats and mice have shown report is submitted by a inate felling of Mada forests n lowing the Chief Minister YS the owners of LG Polymers. styrene to have low to moder- government-appointed and called upon the people to “After a major cyclone in Jaganmohan Reddy’s video- Minister for Industries M ate toxicity by inhalation and committee support the students, who 1996, Mada forest was conference with Prime Minister Goutham Reddy said strict oral exposure. launched a stir with a slogan, developed on the coastal Narendra Modi and the guide- "Save the Mangrove-Save belt. We have nurtured it as a lines of World Health Kakinada-Save Rajahmundry- first shelter bed to protect Organisation (WHO) to pre- Save Visakhapatnam." the coast from the tidal vent, contain and minimise Dial your He found fault with the winds during the cyclone Covid-19 effect. These seven government for selecting wet- disasters and eucalyptus committees will meet and pre- Commissioner land and grabbing the trees were also raised as a pare a blueprint for gradual assigned lands in order to dis- second shelter bed. It is now phasing out of lockdown and tribute for the poor. He was imposing extra burden on with the Chief Minister for for the way forward and pre- from today inhumane to cut the opined that no sensible per- the poor through electricity speaking privately to the com- pare Standard Operating PNS n VIJAYAWADA son will cut the forest. bills, who are already in prob- pany representatives at the mangroves that have been Procedures (SOPs), monitoring Furthermore, he con- lems due to the lockdown. airport and later announcing habituated from Srikakulam mechanism and period mon- Commissioner of Vijayawada demned the government for Addressing the virtual con- compensation, job and elevat- to Godavari districts”, he said itoring for each sector. Municipal Corporation foisting cases against the ference on Tuesday, Naidu ing the company as a multi- Two committees will look Prasanna Venkatesh to speak opposition and other party said that the government was national company. oped on that land to protect after the issues of shops and with people to redress their leaders, who were supporting playing with the lives of the He rubbished that the com- the environment, he demand- establishments, including street grievances daily for about five Central Covid-19 the LG Polymer gas leak vic- poor, who are left in the pany land was allocated by the ed. vendors, one each for industries, days a week through his tims. The State government lurch, due to the lockdown. TDP government and recalled He further stated that a few agriculture and allied activities novel programme ‘Dial Your was imposing burden on the Instead of solving their prob- that Hindustan Polymers was leaders have complained that and rural development, public Commissioner’ from 11 am poor through electricity bills, lems, YSRCP leaders are established in 1964 by the the district administration transport, public works, and to 12 pm. Panel members who are already in problems working on creating new then Brahmananda Reddy has blocked the Central team, functioning of Government Under the programme, due to the lockdown. problems, he pointed out. government. Agriculture who had come to the State, to and private offices. The com- people should call up the Naidu condemned the He said that cases were fields nearby were destroyed monitor the Corona intensi- mittees would meet and prepare Commissioner on 0866- foisting of cases against the filed against the victims to as the poisonous gas was ty. "We have sent a request to a report and submit to the Chief 2954114 to air their problems visit Vijayawada opposition and other party protect the company manage- emanated from the LG the Central authorities Secretary and Special Chief to the Commissioner for leaders, who were supporting ment by showing the incident Polymers. Hence, it should be through WhatsApp to explain Secretary to Government, early solution, municipal offi- PNS n VIJAYAWADA the LG Polymer gas leak vic- as a simple accident and in a moved from there immediate- the actual situation in the dis- HM&FW Department, before cials said. Collector Md Imtiaz tims. The State government planned way. He found fault ly and a park should be devel- trict," he said. 3pm on May 13. In the city, where majori- Central Covid-19 Committee has informed that ty of the Corona positive members Dr Vivek Adish and 41 containment cases are registered, essential Dr Ruchi Gelang met commodities are hard to get Collector Md Imtiaz on zones were created in some places. No relations Tuesday and discussed the in the district and 20 in lockdown have been given measures being taken by the of them are located KCR-Jagan bonhomie falls victim... to people in any region of the district administration to con- city since series of Corona tain the spread of Covid-19. As in Vijayawada Continued from Page 1 water sharing and resolve water 2019 and January 2020. But positive cases are being a part of the State wide tour, city alone disputes amicably. nothing materialised out of these reported from the city and its they visited Vijayawada on In 2005, YSR decided to It was decided at the meeting meetings. adjoining areas. Tuesday. The Collector has increase the capacity of that waters of the Godavari However in October 2019, The city is listed under Red explained that two Covid-19 trict and 20 of them are locat- Pothireddypadu diverting River would be diverted to Jagan dropped a bombshell by Zone and has many buffer hospitals are treating the ed in Vijayawada city alone. Srisailam water citing that num- Srisailam in Andhra to combat announcing an irrigation project zones. Therefore, the district Covid-19 patients in He said 1,105 ICU beds, 281 ber of days of flood flows will the dipping levels of the Krishna at a cost of Rs 60,000 crore to administration is not permit- Vijayawada and Gannavaram supporting beds and 117 ven- decrease to 30 days from of 90 River by construction a joint pro- divert Godavari water from ting shops to open. There are and so far 346 positive cases tilators arranged in two Covid- days because of Almatti and ject on the borders of two Telugu Polavaram dam in West curbs on the outskirts of the were reported in Krishna dis- 19 treatment hospitals and Narayanpur dams in Karnataka, states to divert surplus water of Godavari to Banakacharla reg- city too because many cases trict and 182 discharged from another six hospitals will be which KCR opposed. the Godavari river to the Krishna ulator on Krishna river in have been reported from there. the hospitals. Imtiaz has ready very soon for the treat- On May 5, the Jagan govern- basin. The move was expected Kurnool district without involv- Daily the shops are function- informed that 41 containment ment of Coronavirus infected ment had issued GO No. 203 to to benefit Andhra’s Rayalaseema ing Telangana dumping KCR's ing from 6 am to 9 am. zones were created in the dis- persons. construct new lift irrigation pro- region and the Palamuru and proposal of a joint project for the ject by lifting Srisailam water. Nalgonda regions in Telangana. purpose. This reportedly upset The AP government’s initial Reorganisation Act, and threat- between Telugu States. The CMs instructed their offi- KCR, who too did not make any plan was to draw 10 tmc ft of ened to wage legal battle against This meeting had set a new cials to chart out a plan to suc- efforts to revive this joint project water – 7 tmc ft from AP government in the Supreme trend in the country with both cessfully divert the water as a with AP later. AP shows other states how to face... Pothireddypadu head regulator Court and the Krishna River the CMs making efforts to 'win-win situation' for both. While this stalemate contin- Continued from Page 1 the national average. The ples while 4.2 per cent was the and another 3 tmc ft from Management Board. resolve water disputes across Later, a series of meetings ued, Jagan issuing GO 203 on national wide rate of positive testing rate in other states in Sangameswaram. After Jagan became Chief the table. were held at the official-level to May 5 to lift Srisailam water So far, 1,056 people have cases is 4.02 per cent while the country. In the past 24 However, the Jagan govern- Minister after trouncing Naidu Marathon meetings were held devise a roadmap for diversion fuelled speculations that the been discharged from the the state reported only 1.07 hours, the state government ment changed its plan and issued in May 2019 Assembly polls, for hours together for two days of Godavari water to Srisailam bonhomie between KCR and Covid designated hospitals in per cent, due to the number has conducted tests on 10,730 a GO to lift three to four tmc ft KCR invited him to his camp on June 28 and 29 at the level of for the mutual benefit of both the Jagan has ended and the relations state. of positive Covid -19 cases samples. of water from Srisailam project. office-cum-residence Pragathi CMs on Day-1 and at the level states. between both the states came According to reports the gradually decreasing in the On average, AP has carried KCR lashed out at the AP Bhavan in June 2019 to discuss of top officials on Day-2. Even KCR and Jagan met back to square one as was wit- death rate across the state state. out 3,593 tests per million move, terming it as unilateral on resolving water sharing dis- In the meeting, both the CMs thrice to discuss on Godavari nessed when Chandrababu due to Coronavirus is 2.24 Andhra Pradesh has con- population, which is one of the and in violation of AP putes in Krishna and Godavari decided to work together on water sharing between June Naidu was at the helm in AP. per cent which was is below ducted tests on 1,91,874 sam- highest in the country. Modi announces AP to utilise its legal share of water: Jagan CM puts officials on IPS officers 20L-cr stimulus Continued from Page 1 two tunnels subject to the level to revive India being 854 feet. On the other The Krishna Board will mon- hand, for the Telangana projects TS lodges alert as cases spike transferred Continued from Page 1 itor and make allotments from two tmc ft (23,148 cusecs) water time to time and the board also can be moved from the Srisailam complaint Continued from Medical and Health KS further said that the State Continued from Page 1 He said when the crisis does not agree to carry water per day through the Palmuru Page 1 Jawahar Reddy said that government is going to lay began, not a single Personal beyond the allocation. Rangareddy lift irrigation project with KRMB the state stands first in the focus on high-risk cate- Dr Garud Sumit Sunil, (2015), OSD, Protective Equipment (PPE) “From Potireddipadu we will and in this way, Telangana would Continued from Page 1 He instructed the offi- country with the highest gories, by conducting tests Narsipatnam, is transferred and posted as kit was made in India and utilise water as a facility to take be utilising 90 tmc ft. cials to bring awareness number of tests per mil- to 60+ age and for those Additional Superintendent of Police, Special today the country was pro- up the water allocated to us as Through Kalwakurti lift irri- In the letter to the KRMB, among the public over lion people, surpassing 13 with comorbid conditions. Enforcement Bureau, East Godavari. Rahul Dev ducing PPEs. our right. It is possible to take gation project 0.3 TMC (3,500 Rajat Kumar demanded the Covid-19 in order to con- countries on that count. As far as the post lock- Singh, (2015), Squadron Commander, Grey- The PM’s address to the 44,000 cusecs of water from cusecs) of water per day can be board to stop the construction trol further spread. It is also ahead of 27 down exit plan is consid- hounds, is transferred and posted as Additional nation came a day after he Potireddipadu when the water in utilised, while TS is utilising 40 work immediately as the project In addition to these, countries going by the ered, six committees were Superintendent of Police, Special Enforcement held a marathon six-hour Srisailam project is 881 feet tmc ft. has been taken up in violation the Chief Minister direct- total number of tests done. formed to study various Bureau, Visakhapatnam Rural. Ajitha Vejendla, meeting with Chief Ministers which will be about 10 days in a If the water level is below 800 of AP Reorganisation Act 2014. ed the officials to go with The Covid-19 positive rate aspects like Industries, (2015), Additional Superintendent of Police on the road ahead after May year. Within ten days, through ft in Srisailam, Telangana can still “The AP government should an aggressive approach in for the country is 4.02 per Agriculture, the function- (Admin), Visakhapatnam Rural, is transferred 17 when the 54-day nation- Potireddipadu, drought-prone utilise 0.51 tmc ft and 0.40 TMC withdraw its GO 203 as it would the procurement of paddy, cent and for the state, it is ing of offices, transport and posted as Additional Superintendent of wide lockdown is due to end. Rayalaseema, including SPS water is being moved. At the have serious consequences for to make sure all the farm- 1.07 per cent, which is the and other areas. Based on Police, Special Enforcement Bureau, Visakha- There have been growing Nellore and Prakasam districts same time at 800-feet level, the farmers of Telangana. It is ers are satisfied over the lowest in the entire coun- the reports from the com- patnam City. Gautami Sali, (2015), Additional demands by industries, work- will have water. However, if the Telangana can carry 0.5 tmc ft not proper or within the returns. He alerted the try. mittees, the future course Superintendent of Police (Admin), Kurnool, is ers and several political lead- water level reaches 854 feet in the (5,787 cusecs) per day from jurisdiction of AP alone to officials to lay special focus With the influx of of action will be decided. transferred and posted as Additional Superi- ers to withdraw the lockdown same stream, 7,000 cusecs of Dindi and it is utilising 30 tmc ft. proceed with the construction on the aqua exports. migrant labour from high- Minister for Medical ntendent of Police, Special Enforcement Bureau, as it has been having a dev- water is difficult to pass through Through SLBC, the state of of any new project without Officials were told to be risk zones like and Health Alla Kali Kurnool. Vakul Jindal, (2016), Assistant Superi- astating effect on the econo- Potireddipadu and if the water Telangana can move about 0.51 complying with the guidelines ready for the launch of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Krishna, Chief Secretary ntendent of Police, Rampachodavaram, is trans- my and livelihoods of a large level reaches 841 feet, 1,000 tmc ft water (6,000 cusecs) per stipulated in the Reorganisation Rythu Bharosa Kendrals Rajasthan, the number of Nilam Sawhney, GDP ferred and posted as Assistant Superintendent of section of people. cusecs water can be drawn from day even when the water level is Act, Rajat Kumar wrote. (RBKs), scheduled for cases is likely to go up and Gautam Sawang, Special Police, Special Enforcement Bureau, Krishna. Y During their interaction Potireddipadu,” Jagan said. 824 feet in Srisailam and 40 tmc May 30. thus 37 new positive cases Chief Secretary KS Rishanth Reddy, (2016), Assistant Superintendent with Modi on Monday, sev- Through the new Velugonda ft water is being moved. Meanwhile, briefing the came up in Kurnool from Jawahar Reddy were of Police, Narsipatnam, is transferred and post- eral Chief Ministers favoured project, a maximum of 9,000 Telangana has the capacity to from Srisailam through these media on Covid-19 the migrant labour on among those present at the ed as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Special extending the lockdown. cusecs of water would flow from extract about 200 tmc ft water projects, Jagan said. Special Chief Secretary, Tuesday. Jawahar Reddy review meeting. Enforcement Bureau, Chittoor. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 nation 04 3 trains from New Delhi as SHORT READS Kejriwal seeks people's passenger services resume: Rlys suggestion on lockdown PNS n NEW DELHI As the Indian Railways PNS n NEW DELHI People can send their resumed its passenger services on Tuesday, the first train Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal suggestions by chugging out of New Delhi at Tuesday sought suggestions calling toll-free 4 pm for Bilaspur in Digvijaya Singh's food from people on how to ease the number 1031 or Chhattisgarh will have 1,177 curbs after May 17, but made passengers on board. facility shut after it clear that lockdown cannot through WhatsApp The New Delhi railway sta- COVID-19 scare be lifted completely given that number 8800007722, tion, in the heart of the city, BHOPAL: Former Madhya the city was recording a high or by sending an e- will see the departure of three Pradesh chief minister number of coronavirus cases mail to delhicm.su- special trains for Dibrugarh, Digvijaya Singh's community daily. Bengaluru and Bilaspur on kitchen supplying food packets The chief minister said that [email protected] Tuesday, around 50 days after during the lockdown was his government will send a by 5 pm Wednesday the nationwide lockdown railways said. Howrah, Mumbai and forced to shut after a former proposal on lockdown relax- caused suspension of all pas- A total of 741 PNRs were Ahmedabad, the railways said. MLA, from whose premises the ations for Delhi to the Centre senger train services. generated for the 1,177 passen- The Northern Railways said facility was being run, tested on Thursday after discussing avirus. But on other, we will coronavirus fatalities for the buses, metro, taxis and auto- A total of 1,177 passengers gers travelling in the New in a statement that entry to the positive for coronavirus. The the suggestions with experts also have to maintain the city, authorities said on rickshaw should now be are booked on the New Delhi- Delhi-Bilaspur special train, New Delhi railway station will food facility was being run from and doctors. health of economy,” Kejriwal Tuesday. Meanwhile, the total allowed to operate in Delhi and Bilaspur special train, which will while a total 442 PNRs were be allowed only from the a building owned by the former People can send their sug- told an online media briefing. number of cases rose by 406 to if schools, markets and indus- depart at 4 pm, while 1,122 pas- generated for 1,122 passengers Paharganj side for all confirmed MLA, who tested positive for gestions by calling toll-free "I seek suggestions from the reach 7,639. trial areas should be opened sengers are booked on the New travelling in the New Delhi- ticket holders and no entry for coronavirus, a source in the number 1031 or through people of Delhi. Obviously, "I want to ask whether there after May 17, when the lock- Delhi Dibrugarh special train Dibrugarh special train. passengers will be permitted Congress said. "We are forced WhatsApp number lockdown cannot be lifted should be relaxations in lock- down 3.0 ends. that will depart at 4:45 pm. A total of 804 PNRs were from the Ajmeri Gate side. to close our community 8800007722, or by sending an completely from the city given down (post May 17). How He said it was clear that A total of 1,162 passengers generated for the 1,162 passen- For now, the railways has kitchen, as the premises from e-mail to delhicm.sugges- the spike in cases of COVID- much relaxations should be social-distancing norms will are booked on the New Delhi- gers travelling on the New issued a timetable for trains to where it was being run, was [email protected] by 5 pm 19,” he said. given and in which areas?" the have to be strictly followed Bengaluru special train, which Delhi-Bengaluru special train. be run between May 12 and stopped on the directives of the Wednesday. Delhi recorded 13 fresh chief minister sought to know post-May 17, and wearing will leave at 9:15 pm. On Tuesday, five other trains May 20. These trains will have local administration. The "On one hand, we will have deaths due to COVID-19, the from Delhiites. masks for everyone in the city "Total 3,461 passengers to bound for Delhi will leave only AC classes i.e. first, sec- coronavirus has knocked the to save ourselves from coron- highest single-day spike in He also asked whether will be compulsory. leave New Delhi today," the from Patna, Bengaluru, ond and third AC. doors of the facility," Singh said in a statement on Tuesday. The facility distributed over five lakh food packets during the COVID- 19 crisis, he said, adding that Over 6,000 Indians brought Munsyari tulip garden pictures Special train from B’luru nearly 50 persons of his office and kitchen were associated with this facility and all of them home on 31 flights by U'khand CM goes viral arrives Bengal with had tested negative for the infection. "We have still decided PNS n DEHRADUN to quarantine ourselves for the 1,200 passengers safety of others," he added. Photographs of the tulip gar- PNS n BANKURA (WB) den in Munsyari, a tourist Lockdown: Three held hotspot, by Uttarakhand Chief A special train from Minister Trivendra Singh Bengaluru, carrying around for forging travel Rawat immediately went viral 1,200 passengers, arrived here passes in Navi Mumbai on Twitter and attracted a on Tuesday morning, official THANE: Three persons were number of reactions, including sources said. arrested on Tuesday for PNS n NEW DELHI 15,000 Indians who are strand- from former Jammu and The passengers included allegedly forging e-passes used ed in 12 countries. India has been Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah. migrant labourers, students for travel during the COVID-19 Air India and its subsidiary Air under lockdown since March 25 Seeing the pictures of the and patients who had gone to lockdown in neighbouring Navi India Express have operated 31 to curb the spread of the novel tulip garden, Abdullah, in a the Karnataka capital for treat- and children, were subjected Mumbai, police said. The police inbound flights during the first coronavirus, which has infected tweet, said though the tulips with a post. tweeted while sharing the pic- ment before the imposition of to health check-up and given were probing the authenticity of five days of the Vande Bharat more than 70,000 people and being grown in the backdrop "I am very happy to share tures. the lockdown, Bankura refreshments by the district some e- passes that were mission, bringing home 6,037 killed around 2,290 people in the of the Panchachuli range are the first pictures of the success- "A part of 'Munsyari Nature District Magistrate Arun administration, Prasad said. issued to the needy and on Indians who were stranded country so far. "6,037 Indians beautiful but they are not as ful pilot project of a tulip gar- Education and Eco Park Prasad said. At least 100 state-run buses verifying with the District abroad amid the coronavirus- have been flown back to India in beautiful as Srinagar's tulip den in Munsyari -- my dream Centre' is being developed as The 22-coach train depart- have been deployed to trans- Collectorate, they found that triggered lockdown, the Ministry 31 inbound flights operated by garden. project. Set against the back- the tulip garden and it is differ- ed from Bengaluru on May 10 port the returnees to their the documents were fake, of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday. Air India and Air India Express However, Rawat did not drop of the Panchachuli range ent from the tulip garden being and reached here after a two- hometowns in Jhargram, senior inspector Ajaykumar Air India and Air India Express under Vande Bharat Mission in respond to the tweet. this is one of the world's largest developed in Pithoragarh. day journey. North 24 Parganas, South 24 Landge of Panvel police station are scheduled to operate total 64 5 days beginning from 7th May Rawat had on Saturday tulip gardens which will bring There are tents, apart from After alighting at the Parganas, Hooghly, Birbhum, said. Further probe led to the flights between May 7 and May 2020," the Civil Aviation shared on Twitter a few pic- about a major change in huts, in the park where people Bankura Railway Station, the Malda and Murshidabad dis- arrest of Maruti Rathod (21), 14 to bring in approximately Ministry said. tures of the tulip garden along tourism in Munsyari area," he can stay," Rawat wrote. passengers, including women tricts, he said. Javed Shaikh (28) and Salim Shaikh (42) from Karanjade area in Panvel, he said. The trio Post lockdown flights: had forged e-passes for travel Ladakh man's passion for from Panvel to Jalna during the HC allows board of administrators to COVID-19 lockdown, the official Aviation min said, adding that the police suggests no seized four fake passes and teaching dwarfs his corona fear look after KMC functioning till July 20 cellphones worth Rs 32,000 from the accused. An offence PNS n LEH cabin baggage PNS n KOLKATA under sections 420 (cheating), 465 (forgery) and other Despite having tested positive in initial phase The Calcutta High Court on relevant provisions of the IPC for COVID-19, a teacher in PNS n MUMBAI Tuesday ordered that a board of and the Information Technology quarantine in Ladakh is mak- administrators headed by Act has been registered, he ing sure his students don't Filling up of a detailed ques- mayor Firhad Hakim will act as added. miss out on learning mathe- tionnaire related to COVID-19, the Kolkata Municipal matical formulas or algebra carrying no cabin baggage, Corporation's (KMC) caretak- problems more complex than using Aarogya Setu app and er board till July 20. COVID positive Delhi the curveballs life may some- reaching airport at least two A division bench comprising pizza delivery boy times throw at them. hours before a flight departure Justices I P Mukerji and T Lodged in an isolation cen- might well be among the Ghosh extended the term of the recovers, discharged tre in Leh, Kifayat Hussain is requirements for air passengers caretaker board till July 20. taking online classes using during the initial phase after A single bench had on May 7 NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old internet communication tools future. I had enough strength "Although I had no symp- resumption of commercial directed that the board of admin- tioner Sharad Kumar Singh had ed period of five years and so pizza delivery agent who had like Zoom and making to teach so I thought I should toms, I feared I could be car- flights. The civil aviation min- istrators, which was appointed by moved the division bench. Hakim's appointment was illegal. tested positive for COVID-19 YouTube videos for his Class 9 give it a try," said Hussain. rying the virus. So I decided to istry has come out with a draft the West Bengal government fol- The writ petition challenged The petition also claimed that last month in Delhi, prompting and 10 students. His village was declared a get myself tested and went for Standard Operating Procedure lowing completion of its five-year a notification by the state govern- the West Bengal government had authorities to order home- The teacher said he is doing containment zone after some it at our local hospital on (SOP) for restarting commer- term, would function for four ment to appoint city mayor on May 6 illegally appointed quarantine for 72 families, has a mix of online classes and pre- people were found positive April 30. cial air passenger services in the weeks. In an interim order on Firhad Hakim as the chairperson members of the outgoing mayor- been discharged from the recorded videos as there are for COVID-19, the disease "Once I tested positive, my country, which remain sus- May 7, Justice Subrata Talukdar of the board of administrators of in-council and mayor of the hospital, officials said Tuesday. problems with the internet caused by the virus, and he teachers, particularly my prin- pended since March 25 in the had directed that in order to the KMC. KMC as the members and chair- All 16 high-risk contacts of the connectivity at the hospital at decided to get himself tested to cipal, phoned me and advised wake of the lockdown to curb ensure that the functions of the The government had appoint- person of the board of adminis- delivery boy had tested times. avoid putting students at me to go for strict quarantine spreading of coronavirus infec- KMC were carried out smooth- ed the board since elections to trators of the KMC respectively. negative in April. They are "Teaching is not just my job, Lamdon Model Senior and get cured," he said. tions. Green status on Aarogya ly during the extraordinary sit- KMC could not be held owing Seeking quashing of the noti- colleagues of the delivery but my passion. I was con- Secondary School at risk. Hussain was then put into Setu app, web check-in, and uation arising out of the coron- to the coronavirus outbreak. fication, the petitioner claimed agent. "The pizza delivery agent cerned that students will be left Asked if he is scared, an isolation centre, where he temperature checks for all avirus breakout, the caretaker The petition claimed that as that there was no provision for was discharged from the behind in their studies and it Hussain said, "I am not and, decided to continue teaching domestic departing and arriv- board would look after its day- per the Constitution of India, no appointment of administrator in hospital last week. He is doing will be a burden for them if I with the care that I am getting, to remain engaged and also to ing passengers have also been to-day operations for a month. elected member can continue in the Kolkata Municipal fine now," South Delhi District cover the syllabus in a hurry in I hope to get well soon." connect with his students. proposed. Challenging the order, peti- office for more than the stipulat- Corporation Act. Magistrate B M Mishra said. Child, maternal malnutrition led to Ajit Jogi very critical, 68 per cent under-five fatalities in India doctors start 'audio therapy' n n PNS NEW DELHI tricts," the study said. PNS RAIPUR "His neurological The studies stated Child growth failure, mea- Child and maternal malnutrition that the under-5 sured as stunting, wasting and Former Chhattisgarh chief activities are almost were behind 68 per cent of the Mortality Rate underweight has improved in minister Ajit Jogi's condition is nil. Doctors are under-five fatalities in India, (U5MR) dropped in India since 2000, but their rates "very critical" and he continues making all efforts to while low birth weight and short India since 2000 by vary 4-5 fold between the dis- to be on a ventilator support, revive his brain gestation led to 83 per cent of tricts of India and the inequali- doctors said on Tuesday. activity. We have also neonatal deaths from 2000 to 49 per cent but ty between districts within many With neurological activities started giving him an 2017, according to findings of there is a 6-fold states has increased, the study of Jogi, 74, "almost nil" and he 'audio therapy' by the India State-Level Disease variation in the rate highlighted. remaining in coma, doctors Burden Initiative released on "If the trends observed up to have started "audio therapy" by making him listen to Tuesday. between the states 2017 were to continue, India making him listen to his his favourite songs The first comprehensive esti- and 11-fold would meet the SDG 2030 favourite songs on earphones. through earphones, mate of district-level trends of variation between U5MR target but not the SDG Jogi was admitted in Shree but so far our efforts child mortality and child growth districts of India 2030 NMR target. 34 per cent of Narayana Hospital on May 9 yielded no success," failure in India said though these the districts in India would need after he suffered a cardiac and started giving him an 'audio he said indicators have improved sub- higher U5MR reduction and 60 respiratory arrest. As per doc- therapy' by making him listen stantially across India during Health experts say that they 49 per cent but there is a 6-fold Neonatal Mortality Rate per cent districts would need tors, a sweet tamarind seed had to his favourite songs through 2000-2017, the inequality remind us that while we must do variation in the rate between the (NMR) has dropped by 38 per higher NMR reduction to indi- got stuck in Jogi's windpipe. earphones, but so far our International Nurses Day on between districts has increased all that we can to control coron- states and 11-fold variation cent since 2000 but there is a 5- vidually meet the SDG targets," "The condition of Jogi efforts yielded no success," he Tuesday, Dr Khemka said. within many states, and that there avirus infection, other crucial between districts of India. fold variation in the rate between it stated. remained very critical and he said. A bureaucrat-turned politi- are wide variations between dis- health issues in India should also There were 1.04 million the states and 8-fold variation "The district-level trends is still in coma," said Dr Sunil Functioning of Jogi's heart, cian, Jogi had served as the first tricts of India. continue to receive attention under-5 deaths in India in 2017, between districts of India, the reported in these papers provide Khemka, Medical Director of blood pressure and urine out- chief minister of Chhattisgarh The findings, which are part commensurate with their contri- of which 0.57 million were study stated. useful guidance for identifying the hospital. put remained under control, he from November 2000 to of two scientific papers on child bution to health loss in India. neonatal deaths, down from 2.24 "The reduction in NMR has priority districts in each state "His neurological activities added. November 2003 in then survival, have been published at The studies stated that the million under-5 deaths including been less than for U5MR, and that need the highest attention," are almost nil. Doctors are Meanwhile, nursing staff at Congress government, after a time when the country is under-5 Mortality Rate (U5MR) 1.02 million neonatal deaths in this reduction has been quite Director General, ICMR Dr making all efforts to revive his the hospital prayed for speedy the state was carved out of fighting COVID-19 pandemic. dropped in India since 2000 by 2000. variable across states and dis- Balram Bhargava said. brain activity. We have also recovery of Jogi as part of the Madhya Pradesh. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS Resumption of passenger trains PM applauds nurses for role in fight against coronavirus provides relief to stranded PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Entry to the station Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded 13 fresh COVID deaths Stranded for over 50 days due has been nurses for their role in keeping in Delhi; cases rise to to the lockdown and suspen- facilitated from the people healthy, saying the sion of passenger train services, Paharganj side for country is grateful to them for 7,639 many people in the national their "great work" in the fight capital will finally be able to all confirmed ticket against novel coronavirus. NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded 13 reach their destinations in dif- holders. No entry "International Day of the fresh deaths due to COVID-19, ferent parts of the country for passengers Nurse is a special day to express the highest single-day spike in after the railways resumed ser- gratitude to the phenomenal coronavirus fatalities in the vices on Tuesday. holding such nurses working round the clock national capital, according to Three special AC trains will tickets will be to keep our planet healthy. city government authorities. leave the New Delhi railway Presently, they are doing great The total number of permitted from the station for Dibrugarh, work towards defeating devote greater attention to "Today, we also reite- coronavirus cases in the Bengaluru and Bilaspur. Ajmeri Gate side, COVID-19," the prime minis- opportunities in this field so national capital on Tuesday The train to Dibrugarh in the railways said ter wrote on Twitter. that there is no shortage of rate our commitment mounted to 7,639, with 406 Assam will leave at 4.45 p.m, "We are extremely grateful caregivers," he said. to keep working for new cases. In the first week of while the one leaving for Bilaspur to the nurses and their fami- According to the World May, the city had also recorded welfare of nurses in Chhattisgarh and Bengaluru holding such tickets will be per- All passengers are undergoing officer said every passenger is lies," he said. Health Organisation, the and devote greater its largest single-day spike of in Karnataka will leave the New mitted from the Ajmeri Gate thermal screening before enter- being subjected to thermal Inspired by Florence International Day of the Nurse 448 new COVID-19 cases. In a Delhi station at 5.30 p.m and 9.15 side, the railways said. ing the station premises. For this screening. Hand sanitiser Nightingale, the hardworking is observed on the birth attention to bulletin issued on Tuesday, the p.m respectively. Railway authorities have put purpose, they have also been machines have also been placed nursing staff personify abun- anniversary of Florence opportunities in this Delhi health department, field so that there is however, carried a footnote that Entry to the station has been barricades outside the station asked to reach the station 90 at the entrance and the passen- dant compassion, Modi said. Nightingale, considered the certain figures mentioned in it, facilitated from the Paharganj premises and only those with minutes prior to the departure of gers are being advised to sanitise "Today, we also reiterate our founder of modern nursing. no shortage of including death toll, were side for all confirmed ticket confirmed tickets are being the train. their hands before entering the commitment to keep working This year marks her 200th caregivers," he said subject to change on receipt of holders. No entry for passengers allowed to enter. A senior Railway Police Force station premises. for welfare of nurses and birth anniversary. additional information. On Monday, the total number of cases stood at 7,233 with 73 deaths. 34-year-old migrant Oppn tried to fail crop procurement, Delhi govt to give Rs 1 cr Maha: Panel decides instigate farmers: Haryana minister to family of MCD teacher to release 50 pc worker dies on board prisoners from jails PNS n CHANDIGARH er playing truant, farmers and ‘Shramik Special' train arhitiyas cooperated with the who died due to COVID MUMBAI: A high-powered Haryana Agriculture Minister government, he said, adding committee appointed by the PNS n NEW DELHI also working in Pune. "The J P Dalal on Tuesday charged that so far, six lakh metric PNS n NEW DELHI Maharashtra government has migrant worker died on the the opposition parties, especial- tonne of mustard and 63 lakh decided to temporarily release A 34-year-old migrant work- Pune-Prayagraj special train ly the Congress, with trying to MT of wheat has been pro- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind around 50 per cent prisoners to er died on board a Pune- and his body was attended to fail the crop procurement cured. Kejriwal on Tuesday condoled decongest jails across the state Prayagraj Shramik Special in Madhya Pradesh. Post- process and instigate farmers. The minister also hit out at the death of a municipal teacher in the wake of the COVID-19 train on Monday and his post- mortem has been conducted," The minister said the oppo- the Congress for allegedly mis- due to coronavirus and said that pandemic. It has, however, not mortem has been conducted, RPF DG Arun Kumar said. sition levelled baseless accusa- leading farmers on the recent- an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore will specified any time frame for the officials said on Tuesday. He said there was no confir- tions with Congress leaders ly announced 'Mera Pani, Meri be given to her family. jail authorities to release the Akhilesh Kumar, who used mation yet on whether the claiming that it would take Virasat' scheme. The chief minister said that prisoners. The panel, while to work at a hotel in Pune, was migrant had tested positive for three months to complete the The Congress, which is the Baikali Sarkar, a contractual taking the decision on Monday, returning to his hometown in coronavirus. procurement process. but the opposition parties, main opposition, has claimed teacher of municipal corpora- also said that prisoners Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. He Efforts are on to find out his “The reality is that the oppo- especially the Congress, tried to the crop diversification scheme tion, was engaged in distribut- convicted or booked on serious died during the journey and medical history in order to sition is worried that farmers fail the procurement process will deprive a large number of ing food at a government-run charges under the IPC and the body was taken off the ascertain the cause of the death are giving full support and are and instigate farmers and arhi- farmers from cultivating paddy. hunger relief centre and died April 24 as she was unwell," stringent law provisions like the train at Majhgawan in Madhya and the GRP has already satisfied with our policies and tiyas (commission agents),” the Congress leaders Bhupinder of COVID-19 on May 4. Kejriwal told an online medi MCOCA, UAPA and PMLA will Pradesh's Satna district, the informed the deceased's family schemes. The opposition is minister told reporters at his Singh Hooda, Randeep Singh Under an existing policy, briefing. not be released on temporary officials said. about his demise. The Indian feeling frustrated,” he said. residence here. Surjewala and Kumari Selja the government gives Rs 1 "First, she was admitted to bail or parole. The committee, The train reached the Railways has operated 542 The state had started the He said this time, the gov- have claimed that their party crore to the family of 'COVID- the Ambedkar Hospital in comprising Bombay High Court Majhgawan station just before "Shramik Special" trains since procurement of mustard on ernment increased the number was not against water conser- 19 warriors' if they die due to Rohini, and then to RML hos- Justice A A Sayed, Additional 6:30 pm on Monday and left May 1 and ferried home 6.48 April 15 and wheat from April of 'mandis' to prevent crowd- vation efforts of the state gov- coronavirus. pital where she passed away on Chief Secretary of state Home three hours later. lakh migrants stranded in var- 20. ing due to the coronavirus ernment, but they cannot "She (Baikali) performed May 4... The Delhi govern- department Sanjay Chahande Kumar had boarded the ious parts of the country amid “When the mandis were set outbreak. impose any decision on farm- food distribution duty for the ment will give an honorary and Maharashtra Director Uttar Pradesh-bound train the coronavirus-induced lock- up, we said we will procure Despite the challenges posed ers against their will without needy on April 10, 17 and 18. compensation of Rs 1 crore to General Prisons S N Pandey, with two friends, who were down, officials said on Tuesday. every single grain of farmers, by coronavirus and the weath- giving them a viable alternative. But, she could not come on her family," he said. was set up after the Supreme Court in March called for decongestion of prisons across the country due to the outbreak of coronavirus. No distributor was willing to Plea in SC seeks repatriation of Indian migrant Two of family killed in road accident while accept ‘DON’ title: Amitabh workers languishing in detention camps in Kuwait returning to Jaunpur PNS n MUMBAI a freak accident much before the film was released. PNS n NEW DELHI Indian migrant workers are FATEHPUR/RAE BARELI: Two Megastar Amitabh Bachchan "While he was shooting for a lodged presently are over- members of a family were killed on Tuesday said his iconic hit film Nariman Bawa suddenly A plea has been filed in the crowded lacking basic ameni- and three sustained serious "Don" had evoked discourag- noticed, that the set where they Supreme Court seeking a ties including medical facilities injuries in Fatehpur when they ing reactions from distributors were working was about to direction to the Centre to in case of emergency," the were returning to Jaunpur from who weren't happy with the crumble and fall. A young child make arrangement for repatri- plea, filed through advocate Mumbai in an auto-rickshaw title at the time of its release on was playing around it. Nariman, ation of Indian migrant work- Jose Abraham, said. and were hit by an unknown May 12, 1978. fearing the kid would get ers, who were granted general It said that due to space vehicle on Tuesday, police said. Directed by Chandra Barot crushed, ran and jumped on the amnesty by Kuwait amid crunch in such camps, social Khaga Police Station SHO and written by Salim-Javed, the kid and saved him but in doing COVID-19 pandemic and are distancing is impossible and Satyendra Singh said that the 1978 film featuring Bachchan in so he injured himself, as he fell. living in vulnerable conditions this makes the petitioners as accident took place in the a double role—that of a mafioso "He never came out of the in detention camps there. well as similarly placed Indian morning near Mahicha Mandir police outpost. "Due to the and a simpleton— went on to complications that arose after The plea said that Kuwait citizens vulnerable to coron- lockdown, a family of migrant become a blockbuster with its that. It was such a sad moment. had granted general amnesty to avirus infection. labourers was returning from racy music, iconic dialogues and God's own man, simple, uncom- all those, who do not have valid The plea claimed that Mumbai to their home district pulsating action. In his official plicated, soft spoken and a mas- residency permits in the coun- Kuwait has offered to send Jaunpur, when they were hit by blog, the actor recalled how popular brand during those ter in his craft .. just could not live try, due to the difficulties faced subjected to imprisonment. state of Kuwait are unable to back the petitioners along with an unknown vehicle. Labourer many had confused the title with times. The film 'Godfather' was to see the end of the film 'Don,'" on account of the COVID-19 "However, due to the cur- return to India and are lan- other similarly placed people to Sanju Yadav (33) and 6-year-old name of an undergarment brand. just making a mark in film cir- he added. outbreak. rent lockdown which is in guishing in detention camps in India free of cost and by its daughter Nandini died, while "When Chandra and Salim- cles. The word Don was Bachchan said one of the It claimed that those grant- place and international travel the state of Kuwait," the plea, own civil airlines. three people sustained injuries. Javed announced the name of unknown till then," Bachchan dance moves in the popular ed general amnesty in Kuwait restrictions due to outbreak of filed by four Indian citizens It has sought a direction to The injured have been the film as 'Don', no distributor wrote. The 77-year-old actor "Khaike Paan" song—which was were initially given time till pandemic COVID-19, the peti- who are in Kuwait, said. the Centre and other con- hospitalised, while the bodies of was willing to accept the title. said the producer of "Don", added on actor Manoj Kumar's April 30 to make arrange- tioners and similarly placed "The detention camps in cerned authorities to facilitate the deceased have been sent for They all thought it to be named Nariman Irani, who had also suggestion— was based on his ments for leaving the country, expats who are beneficiaries of which the petitioners and flights offered by Kuwait to postmortem," Singh said. after the Dawn underwear, a shot the film, tragically died in son, Abhishek. failing which they would be the general amnesty granted by around 3,000 similarly placed land at Indian airports. Former national Mirabai requests TOPS Committee for TT champion HC asks police not to take coercive foreign strength and conditioning coach Manmeet Singh measures against DMC chief till Jun 22 Walia dies PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI "Weightlifters use coercion to lift The Delhi High Court Tuesday Former world champion weights, so there are more chances of Former national table tennis directed the police not to take Mirabai Chanu has requested champion Manmeet Singh any coercive measure against the Sports Authority of India us injuring ourselves. A strength and Walia, who was suffering from Delhi Minorities Commission (SAI) to provide her with a for- conditioning coach will help keep our rare ALS disease for nearly two (DMC) Chairman Zafarul Islam eign strength and conditioning muscles fit " she said years, has died in Montreal, Khan in the sedition case till June (S&C) coach, which will help Canada. Manmeet was 58 and 22, his lawyer said. her in injury management. is survived by his wife and two Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, The 25-year-old made the role in the rehabilitation process. IWLF General Secretary daughters. He succumbed to who conducted hearing through request under the Target "If you expect the lifters to Sahdev Yadav said the process the disease on Monday. video conferencing, also asked Olympic Podium Scheme perform at such a high level, of hiring was delayed due to the Manmeet was suffering from the police to give prior notice to (TOPS), which was forwarded churn out world class perfor- lockdown. "We had forwarded ALS (amyotrophic lateral scle- Khan if called for investigation, by the Indian Weightlifting mances, then a strength and the request to SAI. We will have rosis), a disease that causes his lawyer Vrinda Grover said. Cell lodged an FIR against Khan is an urgent need to grant him Federation (IWLF) to SAI, in cause, forcing the diminutive conditioning is a must," nation- to publish an advertisement for motor neuron degeneration, Khan approached the high under Sections 124A and 153A protection from arrest and coer- March before the Indian gov- Manipuri to stay out of action al coach Vijay Sharma said. it on our website and then peo- leading to voluntary muscle court seeking anticipatory bail in of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) cive action in a frivolous and ernment imposed a nationwide for about nine months, missing "They not only help during ple can apply, which will be fol- impairment. the sedition case lodged against for the alleged offences of sedition untenable case, in order to safe- lockdown to flatten the COVID- the 2018 Asian Games and the rehab but also help make the lowed by the interview process He had visited his doctors him, citing his old age, health and promoting feelings of hatred guard his liberty as the failure to 19 curve. World Championships. small muscles in the body (of shortlisted candidates)." in Coimbatore also, trying to issues and risk of the coronavirus between different groups on the do so will have irreversible con- "There are a lot of chances of "Weightlifters use coercion to stronger," he added. "It has been delayed due to seek advice and find a cure. or COVID-19 infection. grounds of religion, race, place of sequences on his right to life,” the injury in weightlifting so I had lift weights, so there are more Most of the top level the lockdown," he added. One of the finest and con- The court asked Delhi Police birth, residence and language. petition filed through advocates requested TOPS committee for chances of us injuring our- weightlifters across the world Mirabai, who competes in the sistent performers in the '80s, to file a status report on the Khan sought anticipatory bail Vrinda Grover, Ratna a strength and conditioning selves. A strength and condi- have a strength and condition- 49kg category, is a sure-shot for Manmeet became the nation- anticipatory bail plea and list- on the ground that he is a pub- Appnender and Soutik Banerjee coach before the lockdown," tioning coach will help keep our ing coach at their disposal but the Tokyo Games and a medal al champion in 1989 when he ed the matter for further hear- lic servant and a senior citizen said. Mirabai, who made a successful muscles fit " she said. it will be the first time Indian contenders. She currently occu- beat S Sriram in the men's sin- ing on June 22. aged 72 years, who suffers from The plea has sought direction comeback from a lower back A strength and conditioning weightlifters will receive the pies third place in the women's gles final in Hyderabad. He had On April 28, Khan pub- heart disease and hypertension to the police that in the event of injury last year, said. coach is a physical performance services of one. 49kg world rankings following represented the country at lished through his official page and is highly susceptible to his arrest, he be immediately Mirabai, had suffered a lower professional, who uses exercise "China has two of them, one the cancellation of the Asian multiple international events on social media a post that COVID-19 infection which can released on bail and that no coer- back injury after the 2018 Gold prescription to improve the from England and one from Championships, the last after making his debut at the allegedly had seditious and have fatal consequences for a cive measures be taken against Coast Commonwealth Games. performance of athletes by using USA. We have also requested for Olympics qualifying event of the Asian Championships in 1980 hateful comments. person of his age and health con- him. It also sought direction that Doctors across the country strength training, aerobic con- a foreign strength and condi- continent due to the coronavirus along with eight-time nation- On May 2, based on a com- dition. Khan's laptop and mobile should were unable to diagnose the ditioning etc and plays a vital tioning coach," Sharma said. outbreak. al champion Kamlesh Mehta. plaint, the Delhi Police Special “In these circumstances there not be seized. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION The onus is on us As lockdown 4 comes with easing of curbs, let us not undo gains Generalship hereafter with reckless behaviour. Self-control is the best preventive hough the country is now going into lockdown 4, ostensibly at the request of States that have COVID realities have compelled the armed forces to make adaptive changes. For this, the Thigh cluster spirals and where containment is still a long-drawn problem, there is also a cor- leadership has to be politically literate, sophisticated but still daringly apolitical in its conduct responding easing of restrictions to get the econ- omy back on rails. So this lockdown is a lot about public behavioural discipline and compliance of norms and less of Government enforcement to ensure we slip into a culture of living with the virus. The Government would much rather focus on con- taining transmission of the disease with a target- ted and focussed approach in containment areas and allow resumption of the business of living in other areas. This, of course, does BHOPINDER SINGH not mean a letting down of guard; the Government is keeping a watch but the onus of observance and vigil shifts considerably to citizens and local administrations. In ike all domains, the armed forces will fact, that is how things should be, a decentralised way of handling things. The Centre be forced into making adaptive Lchanges necessitated by the COVID can only form broad policies but it is the States that are at the forefront of the battle reality. As a lean-mean fighting machine, against COVID-19, which is manifesting itself in different ways in different contexts the onus of recalibrating the Army’s pro- and strains. This is one of the reasons why at the Prime Minister’s teleconference fessional essentialities and sensibilities will not fall on “generalist” bureaucrats or the with Chief Ministers, the latter argued that they be allowed to decide on zoning and temporary politicos who hold the reins of easing of restrictions as they are best placed to assess and work on a situational the Defence Ministry but will rely on the report. It has taken Prime Minister Narendra Modi, usually known for his centrist and senior leadership of the armed forces, euphemistically the “Generalship” of all top-down approach, some effort to change himself and engage in consultative and fighting services. Over the years, the strate- cooperative federalism though all the “point taken” notes may not have reflected in gic thinking and calculus of the armed policy always. But inputs now have to be matched with output. Which means the forces have evolved to incorporate the fluid reality and inevitability of diverse disease management has to be left to the wisdom of State Governments, irrespec- security realms. For example, nuclear tive of political affiliation or point-scoring. Central intervention can be limited to strate- threats, slow-bleed insurgencies, integrat- gic management and lending expertise. Of course, it must now ramp up financial ed commands and cyber warfare, among others. Now, to meet the COVID imper- assistance within a reasonable range and work out a national fiscal stimulus, enable atives, the tradition-bound armed forces big bang reforms and launch economic correctives. Yes, things were mishandled in will require the most intellectual, innov- the beginning. The unplanned and sudden lockdown set off an unprecedented reverse ative and convention-challenging strate- migration of daily wagers, who were evicted from their livelihoods and settlements gic callisthenics that would be called upon such “Generalship.” mental vigour, erudition and itary requirements. What made tion age, things can change overnight. Now that there is a system of repatriating them through buses and trains, The most reassuring starting point is strategic thought of the Manekshaw so inspirational was rather abruptly and at warp with the Prime Minister himself acknowledging that the right to return home must be the unmistakable calibre, ethos and con- “Generalship” that subsumes the his ability to speak truth to speed, especially the moral high respected, one wonders why this could not have been done before when the dis- duct of the ranks and the junior-to-mid- increasingly complex world of power and often contradict the ground which our regimented dle leadership, which require fundamen- symmetric, asymmetric and unfounded political assump- thinkers cede far too quickly in ease burden had not quite bulged out of shape and a disciplined exit would have saved tal soldiering attributes ie, physical, psy- mutative threats and institu- tions, albeit in a manner that our recent fights.” This was akin them from contracting infection at overcrowded camps and assemblage points. Even chological and moral discipline of the tional perceptions. IT IS INCUMBENT betrayed no political allegiance to the mercurial and controver- now this unanticipated exodus of labourers from cities to their villages continues unabat- “core” mass. The recent martyrdom of Col In today’s context, the or preference, personally. The sial “thinking General,” K Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik “Generalship” must demonstrate ON THE “Generalship” has to be political- Sundarji, who, too, insisted in his ed, shocking us out of our wits when they die along the way due to hunger, dehy- Rajesh and Lance Naik Dinesh (and leadership beyond the tactical GENERALSHIP TO ly literate, sophisticated but still, famous letter to the officers that dration or accidents. Those who cannot afford a bus or train as daily earnings have Jammu & Kashmir police’s sub-inspector and operational realm that is daringly apolitical in its conduct. “I want that we read more and meant no savings — a majority, in fact — continue to trudge hundreds of kilome- Sageer Pathan) in Handwara was reflec- managed exceptionally well by MANAGE, NUANCE Any creeping compromise or seriously, think more and seri- tive of the Indian Army’s “unlimited lia- the “core” and envisage the high- AND ADVISE THE perception of political preference ously, discuss more and serious- tres, over weeks, in the journey back home where they may have a hovel and live bility” where the officer-cadres lead from er orders of geo-strategic, geopo- could be devastating. ly and write more and seriously off the land. And if they had to be held back, there should have been assurances, the front, unlike any other military in the litical, cultural, social, psycholog- CIVILIAN The COVID experience is a about professional matters!” job camps and soup kitchens, something that are being organised by some private world. The already twice gallantry-deco- ical and even political impact of LEADERSHIP OF classic case of the “unknown” for COVID is the latest securi- rated commanding officer, Col Sharma, every institutional action and all arms of governance. It will ty mutation in the ever-evolving organisations even as States like Haryana and Punjab are registering migrants on a is a personification of the long list of brave- commitment. Routinely invok- THE LONG-TERM require specialists, experts and physical, social and political portal to relocate them to safe working sites that are running now. While the lock- hearts like Colonel MN Rai, Major ing and positing the strength of CONSEQUENCES. subject immersions that will test environment that requires con- down has given us ample time for preparing counter-strategies and medical infra- Mukund Varadarajan and countless oth- the “core” is certainly justifiable the openness, culture and quest stant adaptation in clinical mil- ers who have given the Indian armed and expected but not enough. THERE ARE for knowledge within the insti- itary style. The scope of “securi- structure, testing wasn’t intensive or fast enough to trace a pattern of clusters and forces the highest “officer-to-soldier” The “Generalship” has to go tution. An enlightening culture ty” has just got magnified man- hotspots and map the spread early. And though the Government is relying on its response fatality ratio in combat operations com- beyond and contribute its own ALWAYS of fact-based reading and mili- ifold and this disallows more of module of experts, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to broadbase that and get the best minds pared to any counter-insurgency opera- towards the readiness for tomor- PERSONAL, tary history was, perhaps, never the same. The lateral thinking tion in the world. row. All military commitments more relevant than today. required in such times will still in medicine, economics and social sectors to submit their recovery strategies, regard- The Kargil war was yet another dis- have a political nudge as the INSTITUTIONAL Beyond the Oorah of necessitate a robust mix of his- less of whether they have been approached or not. Be that as it may, course correc- play of the supreme valour, raw grit and armed forces are the “sword arm” AND CULTURAL Marines-bravado of “Mad Dog”, tory, tradition, regimentation, tion can begin even now and howsoever flawed, the lockdown was needed in a dense- unparalleled josh of the “core” junior-to- of the nation. But it is incumbent CONCERNS AT former US Secretary of Defence, scientific upskilling, equipping ly populated country like ours. middle leadership that defied convention- on the “Generalship” to manage, Gen James Mattis, also has a less- and even portents of symbolism. al logic, firepower ratios and assumptions nuance and advise the civilian PLAY. MANAGING er known moniker as “warrior But if the preponderance of Also, let us not forget the resurgence of the disease, the second wave as it is that typified the ground situation and pre- leadership of the long-term con- monk” as he is said to have a per- only one of these vectors is called, in South Korea, Germany and even Italy, where lockdown exits have been allowed vailed before retaking those unforgiving sequences. There are always per- THE COMPETING sonal collection of over 6,000 bought to public imagination, but have gone out of hand as people got into their old socialising habits at public heights. Yet, it is the peripheral tasks and sonal, institutional and cultural EXPECTATIONS books. This “last adult in the then the institution risks atrophy- expectations beyond this “core” of the concerns at play. Managing the Trump administration” was ing within. The raw materials spaces. India will have to be very careful about not losing the advantage so far by Indian security framework that has not competing expectations and out- AND OUTLOOK reported to have said, “As com- and base for ensuring the mili- giving into abandon. It can learn from scenarios in various countries. For example, lived up to the parallel performance of the look will always determine the WILL ALWAYS manders and staff officers, we are tary of tomorrow are clearly the UK has allowed people to meet friends or relatives in parks maintaining a two- “core.” Take the example of the much- steel of the “Generalship.” coaches and sentries for our available. We just need the inspi- talked-about “Made in India.” The defence Late Field Marshal FM DETERMINE THE units: How can we coach any- ration of a Manekshaw, Sundarji metre distance and will be permitting standalone shops, eateries and salons gradu- industry has repeatedly ensured that the Manekshaw goes down in the STEEL OF THE thing if we don’t know a hell of or even the “core” brilliance of ally thereafter. Of course, any spike will mean withdrawal of these freedoms. In the country retains the dubious distinction annals of history as the complete a lot more than just the [tactics, the finest combat commander, end, we have to reconcile that we have to mostly stay at home, even work from there and vulnerability as the world’s largest “General” who did not suc- LEADERSHIP techniques and procedures]?” General Sagat Singh, who for- importer of weaponry. cumb to political pressures. He added presciently, sook limelight for soldiering and limit our public presence. This may seem a tall order but without a vaccine, our The winning USP of the tactical and Instead, he pushed back the “Darwin has a pretty good the- genius, dignity and restraint. choices will shape our right to live. operational competence of this “core” establishment for timing, wares ory about the outcome for those (The writer, a military veter- junior-to-middle military leadership must and control levers that were in who cannot adapt to changing an, is a former Lt Governor of be force-multiplied with the matching consonance with the basic mil- circumstance — in the informa- Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Flying isn’t a problem S O U N D BITE The skies need to open again for the sake of the economy There is no certainty that Everyone is sort of learning We are focussing on the few Minorities are flourishing but the process might be complicated India will gain in case big that we can actually survive candidates we have which in India and have been corporates shift their on smaller things, and lesser can bring probably better equal partners in he aviation sector has been among the hard- businesses from China in stuff. The idea should be to results and accelerating development without est hit due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Even the wake of the enjoy and embrace the finer those candidates with better discrimination under the Tin those countries where air travel has not been Coronavirus pandemic. things of life, and learn. potential. Modi Government. completely restricted, passenger confidence has Nobel laureate Actor WHO chief Union Minister plummeted. Particularly as airlines became accus- —Abhijit Banerjee —Arjun Kapoor —Tedros A Ghebreyesus —Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi tomed to shoving more and more people onto seats, social distancing onboard aircraft is being consid- ered to be an impossibility now. Close proximity L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR to strangers is the problem, or so we have been Wilful action bers expose not only the city’s told over the past few weeks. And there are other Shot in the arm for Indian Army poor public health infrastructure things around, too. The huge lines at security and but also point to systemic draw- immigration points and at the check-in desk as well Sir — The Centre’s Draft his refers to the editorial, “Pincer attack” (May 12). backs in urban design. The city’s as the luggage reclaim counters. And what about taking a bus to the plane? Or even Electricity (Amendment) Bill Indian forces in the Kashmir Valley have tasted a infrastructure has failed to keep 2020 is against the federal spirit Tgreat deal of success in the last three to four years. up with the surge in migration a taxi to and from the airport? The fact is that the process of flying will not just expose of the country. By appointing The much-acclaimed “Operation Jackboot” claimed its and population density. COVID- one to the 200 or so people on an aircraft but potentially thousands, thanks to the Electricity Regulatory last high-value target in the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen 19 should make Mumbai’s plan- airport and transportation links. But there’s a spot of good news over here. Aircraft Commissions (ERCs), the Centre chief Riyaz Naikoo. The elimination of dreaded terror- ners and leaders review not only is usurping the States’ privilege. ists like Hizbul commanders Burhan Wani, Zakir Musa health facilities but also its hous- manufacturers and airlines are highlighting that the advanced air filtration systems The ERC is the right of the State. and Sabzar Bhat, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) chief com- ing and transport policies. they have onboard the aircraft are effective in stopping the spread of the virus. That Privatisation is always an mander Abu Dujana and South Kashmir LeT comman- Yugal Kishore Sharma may not help if someone around you sneezes but it should prevent an entire aircraft unpleasant threat. The Bill der Abu Ismail, the mastermind of the 2017 Amarnath Faridabad opposes subsidies and proposes Yatra attack, were attributed to meticulous planning and getting infected from a single passenger. transferring the benefit to con- clinical execution on the part of the armed forces. Peaceful resolution But how can an airline or even the Government assure hygiene within airports, sumers through direct benefit A 35-year-old math teacher, who joined the mili- him to the Hizbul cadres. The killing of Naikoo is con- buses and taxis? The problem may not be centred around the aircraft alone but the transfer (DBT). tant ranks in 2012, Naikoo quickly rose to be the Hizbul sidered a shot in the arm for the armed forces. The sur- Telangana is the only State Mujahideen's “operational commander” after incumbent gical precision with which Naikoo has been gunned Sir — This refers to the editorial, entire ecosystem. Controlling this might be a lot harder than it seems at first. So return- which is giving 24-hour free Zakir Musa quit to form a separate outfit. Musa had down points to the fact that the intelligence gathering “Pincer attack” (May 12). The tus- ing to the normal of having 10 million domestic air passengers every month is impos- power to farmers; with this Bill, replaced Wani in that role. Naikoo, after Wani, was said network in Kashmir is now intensive and precise. sle between the Chinese and sible. Starting up airlines will require an immense amount of coordination and plan- its subsidiaries will be affected. to be the “face” of the Hizbul. His ability to keep his Naikoo's killing may drive a wedge between different Indian forces along the Sikkim The Centre should reconsider its flock together was considered as an asset in a rank divid- top terror organisations much to the glee of India's secu- border reminded me of the 1962 ning if we do not want aviation to start spreading the virus again. It would be pru- decision. Many will suffer ed by infighting. It was speculated that Naikoo's pres- rity forces. Additionally, his killing has created a vac- war when we lost to the former. dent to start flights similar to what the Indian Railways have done — limited num- because of the hike in prices. ence stopped splinter groups within the Hizbul from uum in the higher rung of the Hizbul. The so-called A lot of water has flown down the bers of flights to and from a limited number of airports. At the same time, only those Discoms will be pushed further turning towards the slain Musa's outfit. The low-pro- homespun militancy wave seems to be on the wane. river since. Now India is equally into financial troubles. file terrorist, who carried a bounty worth rupees `12 Ganapathi Bhat prepared. Our fronts are well con- who have the Aarogya Setu application on their devices for a certain period of time Transferring several States’ lakh, never attracted publicity, a “quality” that endeared Akola nected with a good network of so as to get a bit of history, should be allowed to travel. Aggressive contact tracing subjects to the Central list is not roads and airfields with modern might even need to be done through the use of Aadhaar, which is India’s only reli- agreeable. It would be hard to equipment and aircraft. It would imagine as to what would hap- Save Mumbai Maharashtra continues to be the (GPA) of the Mumbai be prudent for China to come to able national identity card. Make no mistakes, civil aviation is vital. For a country as pen to farmers and common State with the highest number of Metropolitan Region stood at terms peacefully. large as India, it offers the only fast, reliable and affordable way of covering large dis- consumers if the power distrib- COVID-19 infections. `8.6 lakh crore in 2018-19, as per Ayush tances. If domestic tourism and business is to revive, aviation has to start soon. But ution is privatised, as proposed Sir — This refers to the report, Being the financial capital, it the latest data available. It Via email in the amendments. “36 more deaths, 1,230 more +ve is adversely affecting the overall accounted for about five per cent we should not take any shortcuts or do any jugaad. We must ensure that all precau- Ravi Teja Kathuripalli cases in Maha” (May 12). With socio-economic condition of the of India’s GVA as of that year. Send your feedback to: tions are taken at the start. Hyderabad more than 23,000 cases, country. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Opportunity POINTCOUNTERPOINT WHY DO YOU INSIST THAT THE US IS DOING BETTER THEY’RE LOSING LIVES EVERYWHERE IN THE in a crisis THAN OTHER COUNTRIES WHEN IT COMES TO TESTING WORLD. AND MAYBE THAT’S A QUESTION YOU FOR THE CORONAVIRUS? SHOULD ASK CHINA. DON’T ASK ME, ASK CHINA. The Congress Party should give constructive —CBS NEWS REPORTER —US PRESIDENT cooperation to the Modi Government right now and lead the Opposition, too WEIJIA JIANG DONALD TRUMP Lay down the law KALYANI SHANKAR hile there was disappointment within the Congress that inter- There is need for a comprehensive legislation encompassing all aspects of public life, stipulating rules im president Sonia Gandhi was not very active and former Wchief Rahul Gandhi was indifferent to politics, the COVID- and regulations vis-a-vis social distancing and crowd management 19 outbreak seems to have rectified that. Sonia and Rahul are being proactive again on the issues related to the Coronavirus pandemic and the Government’s handling of it. And their return to form has boosted the morale of the demoralised party workers. It may be recalled that in 2017, a day before handing over the reins of the Congress Party to her son Rahul, Sonia had said, “My role is to retire.” Sonia said she wanted to spend her retired life read- ing books and spending time with her family. The Congress media cell chairman Randeep Singh Surjewala had tweeted at that time, “Sonia Gandhi has retired as president of the Indian National Congress and not from politics.” This proved to be true as the situation made it imperative for her to return as inter- CHITTARVU RAGHU im president in August 2019. Sonia has been playing an active role ever since she came back as interim president in August 2019, after espite the fact that nearly three billion peo- Rahul resigned from his post as party chief, owning moral respon- ple are under lockdown globally, there has sibility for the humiliating Lok Sabha election defeat. Dbeen no let-up in the number of Sonia has always been a fighter and she has taken up the chal- Coronavirus cases. The world is still busy battling lenge of fighting the issues arising out of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Corona crisis as the number of cases has risen to 42,68,496 and casualties have touched the despite her health problems. She sent letters to Prime Minister 2,87,463 mark globally. India, too, has seen the Narendra Modi supporting the countrywide lockdown announced number of confirmed cases rise to 70,827 and by him and assured him that the party was with the Government deaths spike to 2,294 despite the prolonged lock- in fighting against the pandemic. However, as the days passed and down the nation has placed itself under. As the there was some disappointment over the Modi Government’s han- world economy stumbles and the monetary dling of the millions of migrant labourers left in the lurch by the sud- security of many nations lies in tatters, more and den lockdown announcement and the suspense over the post-lock- more countries are coming round to the realisa- down exit strategy, Sonia and Rahul got into action. tion that they will have to open up their economies THE ACTION THAT First of all, Sonia activated the party to fight the Coronavirus at sooner than later. Even India has decided that it HAS BEEN INITIATED the State-level. She also pushed the Congress Chief Ministers to pro- needs to live with the Coronavirus and the BY THE CENTRAL Government has begun to ease restrictions slow- vide succor to the needy. She involved senior party leaders in the AND STATE ly. initiative and held three Congress Working Committee meetings to GOVERNMENTS AT As we gradually come out of the lockdown, PRESENT IS ONLY discuss the party’s COVID-19 strategy. She also held a virtual meet- there is a realisation that life is not going to be the ing with Congress Chief Ministers last week. Sonia has been ask- FOR THE PURPOSE same again. The world, as we know it, has changed OF CONTROLLING ing the Modi Government about its plans for the future. “After May as we have to live with the virus. The possibility 17, what? And after May 17, how? What criteria is the Union of the invention of a vaccine as of now appears to THE SPREAD OF THE Government using to judge for how long the lockdown has to con- be very remote. So, in order to survive, we just have VIRUS DURING THE tinue?” to change the way we live our lives and bring in LOCKDOWN PERIOD. Initially, on March 25, she wrote a letter extending support to new legislation to enforce social distancing and ONCE THE the three-week lockdown imposed by the Centre. Then, on April 7, crowd management, which are the two crucial LOCKDOWN ENDS, she came out with five suggestions, including scrapping of the cen- aspects relevant to the control and the spread of AND END IT WILL ence and the management of the crowd notice, prescribe such temporary regu- tions. Section 78 confers power upon the the Coronavirus. at the cinema halls is not stipulated in lations to be observed by the public by State Government to make rules but the tral vista project, banning Government advertisements to the media, ONE DAY, THE Albeit different legislations in relation to safe- PARAMETERS the legislation. It’s the same in the case any person or class of persons as it shall said rules and regulations would be in putting on hold official foreign trips and moving the PM CARES fund ty at the workplace and public places have been of religious places, schools, marriage deem necessary, to prevent the outbreak relation to disaster management but do to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund and other austerity mea- RELATING TO passed, they are directed only towards providing SOCIAL DISTANCING halls, restaurants and so on. of such disease or the spread thereof. It not take into their fold comprehensive sures, in response to Modi’s telephone call to her asking for sug- physical safety. These legislations, viz. the Therefore, there is a requirement for may determine in what manner and by guidelines to regulate social distancing gestions. On April 11, she formed a COVID-19 action committee Municipal Corporations Act, Municipalities Act AND CROWD a comprehensive legislation encom- whom any expenses incurred shall be and the crowd management at all places for the party under the chairmanship of former Prime Minister and certain other regulations relating to workplace MANAGEMENT passing all the aspects of public life, stip- defrayed.” of congregation. Manmohan Singh and on April 13, she wrote a letter to Modi urg- hazards do not contemplate the requisite guide- WOULD BE VERY ulating rules and regulations vis-a-vis Section 2A confers power upon the As these two legislations cannot pro- ing the Government to ensure that no one faces hunger during the lines pertaining to social distancing and crowd ESSENTIAL. social distancing and crowd manage- Central Government to take measures vide any regulation for social distancing lockdown necessitated by the country’s fight against the Coronavirus. management. Other statutes relating to workplace THEREFORE, UNLESS ment. The said legislation should have and prescribe regulations for the inspec- and crowd management post the lifting Hours before the Prime Minister’s address to the nation Sonia sent hazards contemplate only the steps to be taken in SUCH A an overriding effect over all the other tion of any ship or vessel leaving or arriv- of the lockdown, there is a dire need for relation to the health of the staff vis-a-vis the nature Acts and anything done under the said ing at any port and for its detention. The a comprehensive legislation to do that. a video message on April 14, “Today when the country is fighting LEGISLATION IS of work that is being done. BROUGHT INTO Acts should be in consonance with such said provisions do not contemplate any The statute would have to take into such a huge battle, I want to assure you all that whether the Congress COVID-19 has compelled us to adhere to new a legislation. permanent regulations and the rules its fold various types of congregations is in Government or in the Opposition, it is with you in this fight.” FORCE IT WOULD BE norms in relation to health, irrespective of the VERY DIFFICULT It should provide for penal provi- governing the field of social distancing. and issue necessary guidelines to be fol- But the masterstroke came when she announced a week ago that nature of work, place of congregation, reason for sions in case of violations. The present While enacting the said legislation, the lowed for regulating social distancing the State Congress units would bear the cost of the train fare of the the gathering and so on. Certain measures like FOR US TO LIVE enactments such as the Epidemic draftsmen could not have visualised the and crowd management. What we migrant workers heading back home. This forced the Modi maintaining hygiene, social distancing, wearing WITH THE Diseases Act, 1897 and the Disaster present complex nature of development require is the prevention of spread of any Government to go back on its decision and allow the migrant labour- masks and restricting the number of people trav- CORONAVIRUS Management Act, 2005 are not enough viz. commercial and technological. virus/disease due to human contact ers to travel on highly subsidised tickets. elling in a car to three, have to be compulsorily to control and enforce strict social dis- The Disaster Management Act, directly or indirectly. To do this we need Rahul is also actively supporting his mother, though he holds adhered to. tancing and crowd management in var- 2005 was enacted to provide for requi- a comprehensive legislation stipulating no official party position now. He is getting ready to take over the The shutdowns can only buy us time to pre- ious spheres of life as they don’t contem- site institutional mechanisms for draw- various conditions taking into its fold pare for the pandemic and reduce the pressure on plate these norms. In fact, these legisla- ing up and monitoring the implemen- various spheres of congregation. Congress once again. He has been quite visible on social media with the healthcare system, but will in no way help end tions are being invoked as a temporary tation of disaster management plans and The said law should also contem- his critical tweets. He believes that the COVID-19 situation is seri- the epidemic. There is a possibility of an exponen- measure now. ensuring measures for the prevention plate the creation of an expert body to ous and the lockdown is only a “pause button.” He has suggested tial increase in cases once the lockdown is total- The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 is and mitigation of the effects of disaster frame respective guidelines in relation a nuanced approach to fight the pandemic. Rahul believes that India ly lifted. As it is, we have seen a spike in cases after a very short legislation which can be and for undertaking holistic, coordinat- to social distancing and crowd manage- will lose if the COVID-19 fight is restricted to the PMO and has sug- the Government eased some restrictions and enforced only when there is a pandem- ed and prompt response to any disaster ment at different places of congregation. gested decentralisation of power to the district level. He has held allowed limited economic activity. ic but would not serve the purpose of situations. Section2(d) defines disaster The action that has been initiated by interactions with the Press and economic experts like former Reserve So, unless our conduct is strictly regulated, it preventing one. Similarly the Disaster as a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or the Central and State Governments at Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan and Nobel laureate Abhijit would be very difficult to prevent large-scale com- Management Act, too, is directed most- grave occurrence in any area arising present is only for the purpose of con- Banerjee about the economic strategy in the post-lockdown peri- munity transmission of the dreaded virus. Highly- ly at post-disaster management and not from natural or man-made causes or by trolling the spread of the virus during od. Every crisis presents an opportunity and the Coronavirus has regulated social conduct is warranted to minimise at averting one. accident or negligence, which result in the lockdown period. Once the lock- the destruction that may be caused in future due The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 substantial loss of life or human suffer- down ends, and end it will one day, the given the Congress a huge opportunity to revive.The party should to outbreaks. was enacted for the better prevention of ing. The reading of the definition shows parameters relating to social distancing give constructive cooperation to the Modi Government. The Congress At present, the legislations are directed only the spread of contagions. Section 2 of the that essentially the Act is directed and crowd management would be very must also lead the Opposition but sadly, the Opposition is not unit- towards workplaces. They are silent with regard Act contemplates that, “When at any towards post-disaster management. essential. Therefore, unless such a leg- ed. Each party is going its own way and there is no combined strat- to social distancing and crowd management. For time the State Government is satisfied Similarly Section2(e) which defines islation is brought into force it would be egy. Last week six Opposition leaders submitted a memorandum instance while sanctioning permission for con- that the State or any part thereof is vis- disaster management also shows that it very difficult for us to live with the on the migrant labour problem to the President. The Congress, while struction of a building to run a cinema hall, the ited by or threatened with an outbreak is directed only in relation to post dis- Coronavirus. uniting the party, should also try to unite the Opposition and try to requisite parameters taken into account would be of disease, the State Government may aster management. Section 75 and 76 (The writer is Advocate in the bridge the leadership vacuum in Opposition ranks. the number of seats vis-a-vis the physical safety. take, or require or empower any person confer powers upon the Central Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High (The writer is a senior journalist) But social distancing inter-se between the audi- to take, such measures and by public Government to make rules and regula- Courts) Not such a wonderful world anymore Even as life begins anew once the lockdown is lifted for good, a sense of alienation is bound to be there, if not enhanced, by the unpredictability surrounding our future

it may take a minimum of 18 months has all the more reason to shut oth- The worst sufferers of this pan- tions and taking a “conservative margins at expensive locations in the Zika virus in 2015, which result- before they are able to place a drug ers out. One can only hope that the demic are the children, whose spon- view” of things for a while. cities across the country. Hotels, food ed from our twisted lifestyle and food to combat the pandemic on the table. effect on the psyche of men, women taneity and freedom have been Transportation, too, would chains, pubs, restaurants, bars, cin- choices, upsetting the fine balance Till then, people will be on ten- and children is only temporary. curbed and snatched away by the fear change. In fact, private taxis in emas and the music and entertain- between nature and all living beings, terhooks, avoid all contact with Till this pandemic leaves us for- of the virus. Now, they are caged in some metropolises have already put ment industry will need to reinvent including animals. each other and will eye everyone ever, we have to get used to the sight their homes and even after the lock- up transparent partitions between themselves to accommodate the The lessons of the past were for- with suspicion once the lockdown of near-empty roads and public down is lifted, the little ones will be the driver and the passenger seat and new behavioural pattern of their cus- gotten by the world in its arrogance lifts. The stiff upper-lip in posh urban places and the few people who dare forced to play with masks on and they are being frequently sanitised. tomers. and the result was that we birthed a settlements has become stiffer, with to venture out would be walking sanitise their hands and toys, if at all Plus, the number of people who can Amid this, the increased and new virus. And the worrying part is neighbours hesitating to reach out to about with masks and gloves. they are allowed to go out of the travel in a car has also come down faster acceptability of digital plat- that this virus may not be the last, DEEPAK K UPRETI each other, let alone strangers. We have to get used to the sur- house by terrified parents. to three, including the driver. forms, drones, Artificial Intelligence- unless we make some drastic changes Already, the term “social distanc- real sight of doctors and nurses cov- With schools being out of And what would be the fate of powered robots and software, for rea- to our attitudes. he world as we know it has ing” has become an integral part of ered from head to toe in Personal bounds for now and online educa- beauty products and jewellery? With sons of safety, could wipe out mil- Even as life begins anew once the changed forever and a tiny our lexicon and reflects the new way Protective Equipment (PPE), giving tion taking root, the simple joys of the face being covered with a mask lions of jobs and the common man, lockdown is lifted for good, a sense Tvirus has brought mankind to of living that we have adapted to them the appearance of astronauts. interacting with other children and or cloth, would it really make sense tasked with washing his hands of alienation is bound to be there, if it knees. Despite all our technolog- with such ease, despite the fact that Gone will be the reassuring smile playing with classmates have become for a woman to put lipstick or repeatedly, would just be left rubbing not enhanced, by the unpredictabil- ical and scientific advancements, the we have always been told that “man and warm touch meant to reassure a thing of the past for now and rouge, or wear a nose pin for that them, with worry. ity surrounding our future. And, it COVID-19 has us running for cover is a social animal.” a worried patient. fraught with risks in the future. matter? The humble “kajal” would But to err on the side of opti- would take quite a garrulous friend everytime someone sneezes or Long-distance relationships It will surprise no one if For now, the playground has be the sole survivor of the pandem- mism, there will always be alterna- to reduce the social or physical dis- coughs. What can be more humbling which until recently were frowned announcements made at Metro sta- been replaced by cosy beds and sofas, ic, watching the annihilation of tive life templates or economic struc- tance created in the last two months, than the fact that despite the out- upon by parents and psychologists tions and in the trains advise us to electronic gadgets, gaming consoles beauty accessories caused by the tures that will emerge out of the sit- unless a society “baptised” by the break of the contagion in December alike as untenable and unhealthy are “avoid close contact and keep dis- and television sets. Being outside is Coronavirus. uation forced upon us by the pan- Coronavirus fire brushes aside the and the best minds in the scientific the new reality now, as people keep tance” in the future and the bogies no longer “healthy” or “wise” and the Even beauty parlours will have demic — which is not the first that new norm of “do gaj doori bohot hai community working round-the- in touch over social media and plat- that till recently used to be full of idle new mantra for children is “stay to wait for long before the damage the world has ever seen, nor will it zaroori (keep distance, keep safe)” clock, a Coronavirus vaccine is still forms like Zoom and TeamViewer. chatter and laughter fall silent as talk- home, stay safe.” inflicted by “physical distancing” to be the last. and commences the business of life not available and there are fears that A society, which has increasing- ing with a mask on becomes both- Love and romance, too, would the thriving business is undone. The We have faced several outbreaks as usual. there might never be one. ly been accused of being selfish, self- ersome and talking without a mask be a casualty in the times of Corona impact of the virus would also be felt over the past decade, including (The writer is Special And, according to researchers, obsessed, indifferent and aloof, now very risky. with partners “masking” their emo- by gyms working on wafer-thin MERS in 2012, Ebola in 2013, and Correspondent, The Pioneer) VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE World shares mixed as Covid Fitch affirms Delhi, Hyd airports' ratings at ‘BB+' with -ve outlook cases loom amid reopenings n PNS HYDERABAD PNS n BANGKOK Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Alkem Labs gets Shares were mostly lower in Long-Term Issuer Default world markets on Tuesday as Rating (IDR) and bond issue EIR from USFDA for worries over fresh outbreaks of ratings of GMR-led Delhi St Louis facility coronavirus cases overshad- Airport and Hyderabad owed hopes over reopening Airports at 'BB+' with a NEW DELHI: Drug firm Alkem economies. Negative Outlook. Laboratories on Tuesday said In London, the FTSE 100 The Negative Outlook the US health regulator has issued an establishment was 0.3% higher, at 5,959.62, reflects the ongoing uncer- inspection report (EIR) for its while the CAC 40 in Paris tainty relating to the timing St Louis facility in the US. The slipped 0.1% to 4,487.16. and duration of the traffic United States Food and Drug Germany's DAX edged 0.1% shock and recovery caused by Administration (USFDA) has higher to 10,831.02. the coronavirus pandemic, the "We currently assume a ious measures to reduce its issued an EIR for the St Louis The future for the S&P 500 rating agency said on Tuesday. recovery from the traffic and operating expense including plant and the inspection has dropped 0.2% while that for the GMR Hyderabad Internat- revenue shock in the financial consolidation of terminal oper- now been closed by the Dow industrials also fell 0.2%. ional Airport Limited year ending March 2022 ations, reduction of utility regulator, Alkem Laboratories Optimism over plans for (GHIAL) and Delhi (FY22) as DIAL operates a costs, and rationalisation of said in a filing to the BSE. The reopening in many countries International Airport Limiteds strategic airport serving the manpower and consultants. inspection was conducted by after shutdowns aimed at bat- (DIAL) operations are limited country's national capital Management indicates oper- the USFDA from January 27, tling the pandemic has been to cargo and evacuation flights region and benefits from a ational costs could be con- 2020 to February 6, 2020, it tempered by reports of new under these circumstances. high share of domestic traffic, tained at a minimum of about had said in an earlier filing. At waves of infections in states and A prolonged pandemic and with greater resilience. Rs 900 crore for FY20-FY21. the end of the inspection, the countries that are further ahead nationwide lockdown, and fur- However, we will revise our DIAL has also deferred company had received Form in lifting lockdown measures. es narrowed in a sign the The industry group said the try's treasurer said the country ther deterioration in the econ- rating case accordingly if the some of its capex originally 483 with three observations That includes small but discon- industry's biggest global mar- market is showing “obvious faces a “sobering” economic omy, will reduce air passenger severity and duration of the budgeted for FY21 In light of and had said it shall submit to certing increases of new infec- ket is recovering from the coro- signs of recovery.” But that outlook due to the effects of the traffic and lead to lower aero- outbreak are worse than our the reduced cash flow in the the USFDA within the stipulated tions in South Korea, China navirus pandemic as Beijing news and reports of stronger coronavirus and will have its nautical and non- aeronautical current expectations," Fitch near term. DIAL had total timeline, a detailed response to and elsewhere. eases anti-disease controls. growth in lending did little to largest-ever deficit when a revenue than Fitch expects, it said in case of Delhi Airport. cash and a bank balance of Rs close out all the observations “All said, risk appetite is on Sales of SUVs, sedans and lift sentiment. The Shanghai revised budget is released in said. DIAL has implemented var- 4,000 crore in May 2020. associated with this inspection. the wane today. And that mere- minivans in the industry's Composite index shed 0.1% to October. Shares also lost Shares of Alkem Laboratories ly acknowledges that re-open- biggest global market were 2,891.56. Hong Kong's Hang ground in Taiwan, Singapore were trading at Rs 2,576.60 ing economies is riddled with down 2.6% from a year earlier Seng lost 1.5% to 24,245.68. and Jakarta. Bangkok gained per scrip on the BSE, down risks; struggling between the at 1.5 million, said the China Japan's Nikkei 225 edged 0.9%. An uptick in cases in Sensex drops 0.88 per cent from the previous devil and the deep blue sea," Association of Automobile 0.1% lower to 20,366.48, while South Korea has added to con- close. Hayaki Narita of Mizuho Bank Manufacturers. That was South Korea's Kospi gave up cern over the potential for 190 pts; RIL said in a commentary. an improvement over March's 0.7% to 1,922.17. rebounds in new coronavirus China reported that auto 48.4% contraction and a near- Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell infections in places that relax tanks over 6 pc sales fell again in April but loss- ly 82% plunge in February. 1.1% to 5,403.00 after the coun- restrictions. PNS n NEW DELHI

Equity benchmark Sensex slipped over 190 points on PSBs sanction Tuesday, dragged by a mas- Punjab litchi growers facing sive loss in index heavy- Rupee settles 22 loans worth weight Reliance Industries paise higher at amid weak cues from Asian losses amid Covid lockdown 6 lakh crore peers as fears of a second 75.51 against US$ wave of coronavirus infec- n MUMBAI: The rupee surged PNS PATHANKOT Around 48 trees tions spooked global in two months investors. 22 paise to close at 75.51 are grown in n (provisional) against the US The litchi growers in Punjab PNS NEW DELHI Discoms generate After plunging over 716 dollar on Tuesday, amid a staring at huge losses as the one acre and points during the day, the 30- weak American currency in the farmers are yet to be each tree yields Public sector banks (PSBs) share index pared some loss- overseas market. At the approached by contractors for 50 to 100 kg of have sanctioned loans worth 95 pc billing efficiency es but still settled 190.10 interbank foreign exchange, their orchards amid a pro- Rs 5.95 lakh crore in the last points or 0.60 per cent lower n the rupee opened at 75.89, longed countrywide lockdown. litchi according two months to various sec- PNS NEW DELHI "Under this programme, a at 31,371.12. Similarly, NSE then pared the initial losses to In the past, contractors - to its age tors, including MSME, agri- total number of 12,06,435 Nifty declined 42.65 points, finally settle at 75.51 against mostly from outside states, culture and corporate, hit State-owned EESL on Tuesday smart meters have been or 0.46 per cent, to 9,196.55. the US dollar, registering a rise including Uttar Pradesh - used hard by COVID-19-induced said that its smart metering installed till date, to enhance Reliance Industries was of 22 paise over its previous to visit Punjab to take litchi "Such a situation was once Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and nationwide lockdown. programme (SMP) is help- consumer convenience and the top loser in the Sensex close. During the day, the orchards on lease, besides seen at the time of operation Ropar, covering nearly 3,000 Non-bank finance com- ing distribution companies rationalise electricity con- pack, plunging over 6 per domestic unit hit an intra-day reserving them by paying blue star when ripened fruits acres of lands. panies (NBFCs) have (discom) generate 95 per cent sumption," the EESL said. cent, followed by Asian high of 75.49 and a low of advances to farmers. were not plucked. Without Around 48 trees are grown received Rs 1.18 lakh crore of billing efficiency during The EESL has enabled dis- Paints, Kotak Bank, HUL, 75.95 against the greenback. Last year too, litchi growers traders and commission in one acres and each tree from these banks during the the lockdown. coms to generate around 95 HDFC Bank and ONGC. On Monday, the rupee had had suffered huge losses in agents, how can we sell our yields approximately 50 to 100 period between March 1 and The discoms using smart per cent of billing efficiency by On the other hand, NTPC, settled at 75.73 against the US Punjab, as many videos sur- fruits which are perishable kg of litchi according to its age, May 8. meters have seen 15-20 per using smart meters amid this Bharti Airtel, ITC and dollar. The dollar index, which faced on social media, linking items. Lockdown situation experts said. "PSBs sanctioned loans cent average increase in lockdown and 15-20 per cent IndusInd Bank and gauges the greenback's the fruit to acute encephalitis brought the harsh situation for Jatinder Singh, horticulture worth Rs 5.95 lakh crore for monthly revenue per con- average increase in monthly PowerGrid were among the strength against a basket of syndrome (AES). farmers like us," he said. development officer, more than 46.74 lakh sumer, the Energy Efficiency revenue per consumer. top gainers. Weak cues from six currencies, was trading At that time, farmers reeled He has litchi orchards in Pathankot, said that this year, accounts from the MSME, Services Ltd (EESL) said in a Many states have installed global markets on fears of a 0.13 per cent lower at 100.11. under losses as the litchi's Himachal Pradesh too but he there is a very high yield pro- Retail, Agriculture & statement. The power ministry around 9.84 lakh, 1.23 lakh, second wave of coronavirus Foreign institutional investors price fell very low. will not be able to go there due duction but like last year, farm- Corporate sectors between PSU is the designated agency 57,000 and 28,000 smart infections spooked investors were net buyers in the capital Arvind Kalra, owner of 85 to the lockdown. ers are facing serious problem. March 1 and May 8, 2020. to implement the SMP. meters, respectively, it added. across Asia. market, as they bought equity acres of litchi orchard here, In Punjab, mainly two vari- "The harvesting time of Total financing worth Rs 1.18 shares worth Rs 534.87 crore said that till today, only one eties of litchi - Dehradun and litchi is from June 10 to June lakh crore was provided to on Monday, according to person from Uttar Pradesh's Calcutta - is grown by nearly 25 and in- between, things will NBFCs," Finance Minister provisional exchange data. Saharanpur has approached 1,100 farmers in few districts, be under control to some Nirmala Sitharaman said in a him on phone. including Pathankot, extent," he noted. tweet on Tuesday. Pak PM orders probe into alleged scandal of importing medicines Govt suspends 39 licences for import PNS n ISLAMABAD Khan tasked Prime Minister Imran Khan his aide on has ordered a probe into the accountabilit Toyota Kirloskar of 4.55 lakh tonne of refined palm oils alleged scandal of importing y to probe partially resumes PNS n NEW DELHI 1.5 lakh tonne from Indonesia. over 450 medicines like vita- Department of In the official memoran- min tablets in the guise of buy- the import of dealerships The government has suspend- Commerce has dum, the Directorate also said ing life-saving drugs from over 450 NEW DELHI: Toyota Kirloskar ed all 39 licences issued for reviewed its that it is possible that some India, according to a media medicines Motor (TKM) on Tuesday said import of about 4.55 lakh imports might have taken place report. its dealerships and aftersales tonne of refined palm oils, a decision and against these licences. On August 9, Pakistan sus- from India operations have partially move which industry body has decided to "But from now on, no clear- pended all trade ties with resumed after weeks of SEA on Tuesday hailed saying suspend all ance is to be allowed against India following New Delhi's tions by the Opposition and imported from India, Dawn nationwide lockdown leading this will check illegal cheap these licence these licences," it said and decision to abrogate Article reports in the media that the newspaper reported. to complete shutdown of imports and protect domestic added necessary suspension 370 on August 5, revoking the relaxation given by the govern- The document presented manufacturing and retail units. refinery industry. orders are being issued by special status of Jammu and ment was being misused and before the federal cabinet on The company said 171 To check illegal inbound "DGFT has issued 39 refined palm oils and much of regional authorities of DGFT. Kashmir. demands were made that a May 5, states that the prime dealership outlets are now shipments, refined palm oil licences to different firms... The the quantity was to be shipped Lauding the government's However, later the govern- probe should be ordered. minister in his capacity as functional, while close to 146 was put under restrictive list of Department of Commerce has from Nepal which does not decision, Mumbai-based SEA ment allowed the import of Prompted by the reports, Minister In-charge for MNHS service outlets are also import on January 8 this year reviewed its decision and has even produce palm oils. Executive Director B V Mehta life-saving drugs and their raw Khan tasked his aide on sought a list of drugs being operational nationally. and companies were required decided to suspend all these Of the total quantity for said Indonesia and Malaysia materials when the pharma- accountability Shahzad Akbar imported from India. All dealerships will practice to take licence for import from licences," the DGFT said in an which licences were issued, are major suppliers of palm ceutical industry created hue to probe the import of over 450 The document, signed by stringent social distancing the Directorate General of office memorandum dated about 2.93 lakh tonne of oils. But the shipments are and cry and warned that soon medicines from India. MNHS Secretary Tanveer with government prescribed Foreign Trade (DGFT) under May 11. refined palm oils were to be routed through Nepal and Pakistan could face a shortage A document of the MNHS Ahmed Qureshi, shows that a percentage of the workforce at the aegis of the Commerce The 39 licences were issued shipped from Nepal and 12,000 Bangladesh illegally at nil of important drugs. shows that a number of vita- number of vaccines have been a given point. Ministry. for import of 4,55,301 tonne of tonne from Bangladesh, while import duty. There were repeated allega- mins, drugs and salts were imported. Urban Company revenue soars Immediate spike likely in inter-city mobility after over 103% to Rs 216 cr in FY20 train, bus services resume operations: Study PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI ty in the immediate 0-2 weeks minute' sales by agents and period once trains and inter- touts at popular boarding- Home services marketplace An immediate spike in inter- city buses start to operate. points. When it comes to pre- Urban Company on Tuesday city travel is expected within People are looking for an ferred mode of travel, tourists said its revenue has more than two weeks of resumption of opportunity to return to their are unlikely to change their doubled to Rs 216 crore in train and bus services as many base," the survey said. choice in the post-COVID-19 FY20 over the previous fiscal, people, who are stuck in differ- A high (30 per cent) number era. driven by strong growth in ent cities, will look for an of travellers are stuck in the "Upon asking which mode beauty and home care services. opportunity to return to their wrong city as the lockdown of transport best addresses The company, which has bases, according to a survey by took many Indians by sur- 'Social Distancing' – most trav- seen disruption in business IntrCity RailYatri. prise, it added. According to ellers prefer to stick to their amid the nationwide lock- However, the inter-city the survey, social distancing original preference of bus or down, said it is ramping up As per Ind-As accounting largely earned from commis- mobility industry in India, will drive near total shift from train. However, this "bias" is spending on hygiene and safe- method, its operating revenue sion fees on transactions facil- which was in an expansion offline to online bookings. significantly more pronounced ty in FY21 to ensure that cus- grew from Rs 106 crore to in itated by the online platform. mode, has been slowed down "Despite strong and persis- in bus and train travellers, as tomers and professionals are FY19 to Rs 216 crore in FY20 "A big growth driver for us by the coronavirus pandemic, tent efforts by online brands, compared to flight travellers," protected. – growth of 103 per cent. The during the year was the beau- according to the survey by the offline bookings have histori- it said. In FY20, Urban Company net booking value of all trans- ty business. There was some multi-modal intercity mobili- would consider travelling this and festive travel. Only 29 per cally dominated in India. This Flight travellers are the most moved from Indian Generally actions through the Urban impact of the COVID-19 relat- ty platform, covering more year if the pandemic has been cent of the respondents plan to finally looks set to change and pessimistic in comparison to Accepted Accounting Company platform grew 138 ed lockdown, otherwise the than 20,000 users across met- effectively controlled. travel this year for social or fes- is a big opportunity for online those by train and bus. Principles (I-GAAP) to Indian per cent from Rs 385 crore in growth would have been even ros, tier-1 and tier-2 cities. Leisure travel would take the tive occasions. brands," it said, adding the Domestic flyers constitute the Accounting Standard (Ind-As) FY19 to Rs 918 crore in FY20. higher,” Urban Company co- Interestingly, 38.41 per cent biggest hit with a sharp drop of "An immediate spike is biggest impact would be on bus most nervous cohort, followed method. The company's revenue is founder Abhiraj Singh said. of travellers indicated that they 71 per cent in planned holidays expected in inter-city mobili- bookings, specifically on 'last- by train and bus, it added. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Wednesday May 13, 2020 A parallel crisis amid There is boredom, loneliness, lack of concentration, sadness, etc. There’s a common issue between anxiety and sleep disturbance. Kids are worried about the uncertainty of the future, this stress is reflecting in their sleep schedule. CORONAVIRUS — CHHAYA SHARMA A PARENT AND FOUNDER OF HYDERABAD MOMMIES ith the Indian all different. There are Hyderabad Mommies, government ask- external stressors like not The lockdown has Chhaya Sharma mentions ing us to stay getting adequate sleep, an that there are several W home and safe unbalanced diet, no body forced us to stay home changes in the sleeping pat- during this pan- movement, lack of quality terns of kids and fears wors- demic, it has time with family, and keep- and adopt a different en when they are exposed to stopped us from flocking to ing up with little or no the rising figures in coron- parks, having a leisurely school/college work. lifestyle. While we're avirus. “There is boredom, stroll, biking away with our Dhruv Tiwari, who was loneliness, lack of concen- beau, etc. It may be a recently promoted to 10th slowly adapting to this, tration, sadness, etc. There’s healthy choice right now, standard, in St. Joseph’s a common issue between but many of us can’t wait to School feels an unexpected the lockdown also brings anxiety and sleep distur- get outdoors. change in his life. “My bance. Kids are worried Staying indoors can get school was about to finish about the uncertainty of the really boring with residents the first term schedule, all with it the dangers of future, this stress is reflect- wanting to crowd parks and set for examinations. Online ing in their sleep schedule,” beaches. Urban dwellers classes are being held daily binge-watching, she says. Lockdown causing missing walking or jogging for core subjects. I miss devastation to bedtime is on the sidewalks, children going to school and spend- untimely meals, changed something to prepare for. missing swinging in the ing time with my peers. As How has it impacted playground, sports enthusi- it’s the last time I will be in schedules, and more, young adults? There’s a asts want to get back to the school, I want the lockdown growing sense of anxiety sional tells us the problem also help in killing bore- field, and couples yearn for to end as early as possible reports because of so much uncer- lies within children having dom. Instead of providing a romantic get-away. This so that I can gather plentiful tainty in terms of colleges, poor tolerance and coping them with tablets and lap- waiting period has become memories to cherish forev- SHIKHA applications, jobs, etc. skills. “Adjustment becomes tops, try activities like draw- a new challenge. er”, says Dhruv. There’s no comfort for them an issue, and I suggest par- ing, singing, board games, On the other hand, the It has become very DUGGAL due to disruption in their ents help their kids engaged and others that bring out nationwide closure of edu- important for a parent to daily routine, mood swings, in various hobbies and keep the creativity in them. cational institutions is check on their child’s watch- an increase in their irritabil- them occupied, which will Teaching them facts about impacting the lives of chil- list now, to know what kind ity factor, finding it tough to the Coronavirus, asking dren. There’s no continuity of content are they’re being maintain social distancing them to maintain personal of education, online classes exposed to if the games at all times, separation from LOCKDOWN CAUSING hygiene and social distanc- are leading to remote educa- they’re playing are peers. ing will help lessen the fear tion at times, and parents violent. Parents must Speaking to Dr Kalpana DEVASTATION TO in them,” adds Kalpana. are anxious to know what’s make the extra effort Sringar, a mental health So take extra care of chil- next. The student’s progress of introduc- profes- BEDTIME IS dren during such a crisis, is what matters the most. ing them to SOMETHING TO pay attention to their feel- According to the reports, healthy content and ings and enjoy this time of nearly 90 per cent of stu- put a limit on their PREPARE FOR rest during this quarantine. dents are out of class right screentime. Adjustment becomes an now. As far as online classes Mother to a three- are concerned, not everyone year-old issue, and I suggest has a laptop or a personal boy and parents help their kids computer to support this founder engaged in various method of education with of the outcome of low earning hobbies and keep them families missing out on occupied, which will also their child’s learning which help in killing boredom. is an obstruction. And with no school or Instead of providing them assignments, there’s the with tablets and laptops, issue of limitless binge- try activities like drawing, watching. Before the crisis, a child’s checklist included singing, board games, some playtime with friends, and others that bring out keeping up with homework, the creativity in them. participating in extracurric- ular activities, but now it’s — DR KALPANA SRINGAR ‘Real-life characters Swami Vivekananda’s quotes inspired me to take up acting and I believed I could do anything. The problem, however, was that I didn’t know much about films. Later, I joined a screenplay INSPIRE ME' workshop and learned a lot films that had Venkatesh in the SN School of Arts at the lead role and became a huge University of Hyderabad and of things about acting and fan of his.” was part of some plays.” other departments. I LETTER TO VENKATESH BEGAN WITH understood how a story Speaking to TELEVISION Mohan admired Venkatesh develops and how characters V SATEESH REDDY, so much that he wrote a letter Mohan began his acting are inspired by real life. To to his hero when he was in his career with Television. He know more about the field, I actor Mohan 8th standard. He adds, “I wrote played a role in the famous a letter to sir with the address Mogali Rekulu serial and joined a Theatre Arts course of Ramanaidu Studios and I received appreciation for the in SN School of Arts at the Bhagath reminisces actually got a reply when I was same. He says, “Sindhu Naidu in college. I received a printed madam gave me an opportuni- University of Hyderabad and his entry into acting, letter with Venkatesh sir's ty in the serial. I got a good was part of some plays. name on it. He advised me to name for the role. After the writing a letter to take care of my studies and serial, I got good opportunities family. Along with the letter, he in serials but I focused more actor Venkatesh, his sent me photos from his film on roles in films. I worked for for many films but I’m only Gharshana. I was elated.” short films, independent films selecting roles that have great dream moment, love for LEARNING ACTING like Bommala Ramaram and scope for acting. I’m ready to web series like Posh Poris. do even the smallest role if it is different roles and more Mohan came to Hyderabad Later, I got the role in C/o a good one. I believe in good to pursue his higher studies Kancharapalem. I liked the roles, not big ones,” he tells us. and was inspired by Swami script and okayed it. UPCOMING MOVIES Vivekananda’s quote that said Kancharapalem gave me the ‘You can do anything’. He much-needed break in the film Mohan is playing a lead role ailing from NO KNOWLEDGE shares, “Swami Vivekananda’s industry. It got me a nomina- in the film Kanakam. He Tadepalligudem of ABOUT MOVIES quotes inspired me to take up tion for Best Supporting Actor shares, “The film is about West Godavari dis- Mohan said he didn’t know acting and I believed I could Telugu in Filmfare Awards.” three friends who are small- H trict, Mohan much about the film industry do anything. The problem, DREAM COME TRUE time thieves. The film touches Bhagath is proving during his childhood. He says, however, was that I didn’t various topics including his acting skills by “I never watched many films know much about films. Later, Finally, he met his hero friendship and how they all choosing versatile roles. He when I was little. I'd find sto- I joined a screenplay workshop Venkatesh at the preview show come together to face difficult was nominated for the Best ries in newspapers, and read a and learned a lot of things of C/o Kancharapalam. situations. We’ve almost com- out of the Supporting Actor Telugu by lot of other stories from books. about acting and other depart- “Venkatesh sir came for the pleted the shooting and will Filmfare Awards for the film During the holidays, I would ments. I understood how a preview and it was a dream resume work post lockdown. C/o Kancharapalem. He also go to the movies with my story develops and how charac- come true for me to meet him. There are many unsung real- BOX acted in films like Manu, mother. I never looked at films ters are inspired by real life. To He appreciated my acting skills life heroes and we can make Mahanati, Maharshi, Nene like a profession, like other know more about the field, I and congratulated me. After movies on them by finding Raju Nene Mantri, and more. fields. Later I watched a lot of joined a Theatre Arts course in the Kancharapalem, I got offers them.” 10

Vijayawada Wednesday May 13 2020 what’s brewing? THE NEW NORMAL WHEN

eddings across the wedding, adhering to globe have been social distancing norms. put on hold for the To ease our consumers’ W time being, result- worries during the pan- ing in a “Domino demic, we are engaging Effect”, thanks to with them virtually by the pandemic. conducting digital meet- IT COMES TO ‘I DO’ Most weddings are ings and venue recess, expected to be pushed to offering more flexibility in the latter half of 2020 or terms of booking and Open-air venue and Tweaking the the beginning of 2021. rescheduling weddings for well-spaced out table However, on the brighter a later date. We hope such buffet-style service side, in lieu of the nation- measures benefit everyone arrangements wide lockdown to-be- who is looking to tie the The highlight of any weds can utilise this time knot,” says Sandeep In the post-pandemic Indian wedding is its lavish to better plan their wed- Lodha, CEO, OYO-owned era, people will look for- buffet. In an effort to com- ding once the virus threat Weddingz.in. ward to socialising ply with physical distanc- is down to negligible. “There are multiple again, however, they are ing measures, this is about The ‘New Normal’ for reports citing that the still expected to be skep- to change too. While some celebrating weddings in Coronavirus outbreak has tical about attending couples may still opt for the post-COVID-19 world brought the wedding mass gatherings. In such buffet-style service, pre- is going to be different. industry to a screeching a world full of height- cautionary measures like a With social distancing halt. This is only partially ened cautiousness, wed- contactless serving of dish- becoming the norm, wed- true, in terms of execution ding planners or couples es will be the norm. For dings will be smaller, and wedding events being need to take all precau- example, one designated more intimate, and with held at the moment. tionary measures while server will be assigned to emphasis on top-notch However, despite the pan- organising mass gather- serve a dish each at the hygiene standards as well demic or the lockdown, ings,especially wed- buffet to avoid guests as ensure contactless ser- we at Weddingz.in are see- dings. An open-air or touching the vices. Given this situation, ing couples enquire about outdoor wedding means cutlery/spoons. to limit risks and ensure venue bookings for the plenty of space, which Opting for family-style safety, couples who plan latter half of the year or could help people main- entrees or sides at the table to celebrate their wed- early next year. Weddings, tain physical distancing is another way to ensure dings during the latter as we know it is a big as compared to an the safety of guests, there- half of the year will have milestone for families in indoor wedding. by avoiding serpentine to consider altering their India, leading to many Furthermore, a well- queues at the food coun- wedding plans. couples rescheduling their thought-out seating ters, where people tend to “In the aftermath of wedding as opposed to arrangement is essential gather in close proximity at COVID-19 and once the cancelling them,” Lodha to reduce risks. Venues weddings. Needless to say, lockdown is over, we added. should organise bigger if it’s a buffet-style service, expect many couples to tie Here are some precau- tables with limited seat- line marking to maintain the knot, however, the tionary tips and measures ing to maintain distance six feet distance between way they do it will change. to help couples plan their between people. For two people will be impor- Couples will forego the big day with utmost cau- instance, a table for 10 tant. Besides this, caterers ‘big fat’ wedding for an tion in the aftermath of should be assigned to 5 will also have to ensure intimate, more cautious the virus. guests only. that the raw materials or ingredients for food prepa- ration are sourced from for non-essential travel. IMPECCABLE HYGIENE cleaning and protective physical distance from each trustworthy suppliers, who Furthermore, live stream- equipment at their tables, other. All venues should dili- ensure utmost cleanliness ing wedding ceremonies STANDARDS ample availability of hand- gently disinfect spaces pre while delivering the stock are a foreseeable trend in Right from the entry to exit, washes and sanitizers should and post the wedding func- from the farm to the the near future. Therefore, venues need to place sanitiz- be made in the washrooms. tion. venue. wedding planners and ers and hand napkins at To avoid overcrowding the Apart from venue hygiene, venue operators can expect every point. Guests should be washrooms, guests should even makeup artists and pho- As weddings go local, a surge in demand for such able to sanitize their hands have a designated waiting tographers documenting the services post-COVID-19. on arrival, have access to area where they can maintain wedding will have a certain they also go virtual SOP to follow in the post- pandemic phase. To ensure In the aftermath of the photo sessions that typically occur at wed- that the bride feels safe, pandemic, we can expect ADAPT TO A POST-COVID-19 CULTURE ding receptions. makeup artists and hairstyl- couples to opt for local The new normal for weddings across the ists will wear masks and sani- weddings in their home- Societal norms call for handshakes and world is going to be significantly different. tise their products. With towns, instead of destina- hugs during milestones and celebrations In the meanwhile, it’s time to stay educat- regards to photographers, the tion weddings. like weddings. With the entire world main- ed, make more informed decisions and wedding party will prefer a Additionally, overseas taining social distancing, couples will pre- rethink safer ways to plan happy and safe smaller team to cover the guests may prefer being a fer to opt-out of the gift-exchange and celebrations post the pandemic. wedding. Additionally, as part of the celebration vir- weddings are set to be more tually, due to restrictions intimate, a large team won’t be required at the venue.

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Rules l Each row and column can contain each number (1 to 9) exactly once. l The sum of all numbers in any row or column must equal 45. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 sport 11 FIFA U-17 Women’s WC from Feb 17 PTI n NEW DELHI try to host a successful FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup,” the LOC said. he postponed FIFA U-17 Before the tournament was post- Women’s World Cup in India poned, the only qualifying event Twas on Tuesday rescheduled to that could be held was for Asia from next year from February 17 to March which Japan and North Korea made 7 after the world body made a “thor- the cut. ough assessment” of the situation Five remaining qualifying events — arising out of the Covid-19 pandem- that of Africa, Europe, Oceania, South ic. America, and Central, North America The tournament was originally and Caribbean — saw a halt due to the scheduled to be held from November ongoing global health crisis. 2 to 21 this year but was postponed The LOC stated, “We are now When MS lost his cool last month due to the coronavirus looking ahead and hoping to host a outbreak. wonderful tournament that will give PNS n NEW DELHI Dhoni was cooler than him. FIFA announced that the tourna- women’s football in India, the perfect “Yes, he’s cool, he’s probably ment will keep its original eligibili- platform to grow and develop. ahendra Singh Dhoni has much cooler than the rest of the ty criteria and allow “players born on “All the host cities have put in a lot Mhardly lost his temper dur- other captains. Much cooler or after January 1, 2003 and on or of effort and commitment so far, and ing his decade and a half long than me for sure!,” said Gambhir, before December 31, 2005” to com- we are happy that the new dates will illustrious career but there have who also played under Dhoni. pete. allow them to make up for the lost time been a few exceptions when Former Australia speedster “Following a thorough assess- and provide momentum going for- Captain Cool has let it rip, recall Brett Lee agreed with Gambhir ment of the impact of the Covid-19 ward. his former India teammates and said: “We want entertainers, pandemic and the subsequent recom- The official schedule of the tour- Gautam Gambhir and Irfan we want people to do that and mendations made by the FIFA- nament was announced in February, Pathan. MS Dhoni is an entertainer.” Confederations Covid-19 Working and Navi Mumbai was to host the final. Recently, India spinner “He never steps over the Group, the Bureau of the FIFA “All the stakeholders, including the Kuldeep Yadav had revealed boundary. If he does, it’s very Council has taken the decision to ance in the U-17 Women’s World whose leadership the country suc- ing a historic tournament,” Patel Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, that he was mortally scared rare. But we are all human as confirm the proposed new tourna- Cup. cessfully hosted the men’s U-17 tweeted. have been supportive of the decision when Dhoni, by his own admis- Gautam Gambhir said.” ment dates, subject to further mon- Promptly reacting to the devel- World Cup in 2017, promised an The Local Organising Committee keeping in mind the health, safety and sion, had lost his cool for the first In the IPL, the likes of itoring,” the FIFA said in a statement. opment, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju encore. (LOC) welcomed the decision and security of everyone involved, especial- time in 20 years. Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak The tournament will be held at assured full cooperation and support “Delighted to share the new assured full preparedness. ly the teams and fans,” the LOC stat- And the left-arm chinaman Chahar all have faced Dhoni’s five venues in the country — Kolkata, to the tournament. dates for the U17WWC, which will “The dates were confirmed after ed. bowler was at the receiving end wrath at some point or the Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad “I assure full cooperation and now be held between Feb 17 to Mar taking into account the time needed “The LOC will continue to work when he did not adhere to other. and Navi Mumbai — and competed support to make it a grand success,” 7, 2021. I would like to thank all our to complete the UEFA, CONCACAF, together with FIFA, and we remain Dhoni’s instructions while bowl- In 2019, Chahar bowled among 16 teams, with hosts India Rijiju tweeted. stakeholders for their continuous CAF, OFC, and CONMEBOL qual- fully committed to hosting a memo- ing during an ODI against Sri consecutive no-balls against being automatic qualifiers in what The All India Football Federation support over this period. AIFF & ification tournaments as well as the rable and successful tournament,” the Lanka in 2017. Kings XI Punjab in the 19th over will be the country’s maiden appear- (AIFF) president Praful Patel, under LOC remain committed to deliver- best possible conditions in the coun- organising committee added. The 38-year-old Gambhir, of the chase and Dhoni was furi- who played 58 Tests and 147 ous. The young pacer learned ODIs for India, revealed that on quickly and bowled Chennai couple of occasions he saw the Super Kings to victory. Playing 2023 ODI WC Kohli is like Federer while Smith is more of Nadal: ABD veteran wicket-keeper batsman The 35-year-old Pathan, lose his cool. who also played with Dhoni, PTI n NEW DELHI ural ball-striker, there’s no De Villiers also felt that “People say that they have recalled an instance from 2006- ‘ultimate goal’ for Warner doubt about that,” de Villiers when it comes to chasing, never seen him (Dhoni) lose his 07 when the Jharkhand dash- irat Kohli’s natural talent said during his interaction on Kohli is a shade ahead of cool, but I have on a couple of er lost his temper during The 33-year-old said next Vmakes him a cricketing Sports Hurricane. Tendulkar. times. It was during the 2007 warm-up and reported late for year’s T20 World Cup in India equivalent of Roger Federer “In tennis terms, I’d say he’s “Sachin is a role model for World Cup and in other World practice. might be a good time to step while Steve Smith’s mental for- more like a (Roger) Federer both of us (him and Kohli). Cups, when we haven’t done “It was in 2006-07. During away from the shortest format to titude matches that of Rafael whereas Smith is like a (Rafael) The way he stood out in his era, well,” Gambhir said on Star the warm-up, we had a game allow selectors include young Nadal, said South African Nadal. Smith is mentally very the things he achieved and with Sports show Cricket Connected. where the right-handed bats- blood in the team. swashbuckler AB de Villiers strong and figures out a way of the grace he did all that is a But in the same vein man would bat with the left- “There’s back-to-back comparing the two contempo- scoring runs — he doesn’t look great example for everyone,” de Gambhir also said that Dhoni hand and vice-versa. After we Twenty20 World Cups, and I rary greats. natural, but he ends up writing Villiers said. was a human and was bound to finished the warm-up, we used started my career with Twenty20 In an Instagram chat with records and doing amazing “And I think Virat will also react as well. to get into our practice. cricket, and I think it’s important former Zimbabwe seamer things at the crease. say that he set the standards for “He’s human and he’s bound “So, during the warm-ups, we’ve got younger kids coming Pommie Mbangwa, de Villiers “I think mentally, Smith is us to follow. to react as well. It’s absolutely fair there were 2 teams. Once MS through and they get a sniff and spoke about the two batsmen, one of the best I have ever seen. “But personally, in a chase, enough to do that. Even at CSK, Dhoni was given out which he a chance of playing at this level who are easily the game’s Virat has also scored runs all I’d say Virat is the best I’ve seen if there’s a misfield or if some- didn’t think he was. He threw as well. biggest crowd-pullers right over the world and won games in my life. Sachin was amazing one has dropped a catch….,” his bat and made a dash to the “We’re seeing a lot of guys now. under pressure,” de in all formats and all situations, added Gambhir. dressing room and came late and talent coming through “It’s a difficult one, but Villiers,himself a modern day but Virat comes out on top Gambhir, who was often for the practice. So, he does get Australian cricket (and) I think Virat is definitely the more nat- great, said. while chasing.” known to lose his cool, said that angry,” said Pathan. it’s important we’re leaving those opportunities open there. “At that stage you will prob- ably get two spots open up in the PTI n MELBOURNE team with me and Finchy (Aaron Aus, NZ mull restart of cricket No point in Indians Finch). He wants to go to that ustralian opener David World Cup in three years’ time PTI n MELBOURNE pended indefinitely, the Test AWarner says he is feeling fit- as well, so there’s going to be a tour of Bangladesh aban- ter than ever despite missing two few spots available after that.” heir scheduled doned and a limited-overs only IPL: CSK of the last three years of cricket There were reports that a TInternational tours tour of England in July also and making it to the 2023 ODI window might be created for unlikely to go ahead due to likely to be called off, PTI n NEW DELHI “Let’s hope we can have the IPL World Cup remains his “ulti- Australia’s international stars to coronavirus pandemic, the Australia will be without later this year,” he added. mate goal”. play in the Big Bash League. cricket boards of Australia any cricket action this win- hennai Super Kings have reject- CSK are three-time IPL champi- “In the last three years I’ll Warner, who hasn’t played and New Zealand are explor- ter. There are also doubts Ced the idea of an IPL with only ons, making them the second most have had almost two years off, a BBL game in last seven years, ing the possibility of creating over the T20 World Cup Indian players in the near future, dif- successful team in the event’s histo- depending on when we play said he will take a call on a constant stream of match- scheduled to be held in fering with Rajasthan Royals, the ry after Mumbai Indians, who have cricket again,” Warner, who lost whether to return to the domes- es between the two neigh- October-November in franchise which is keen on the option won the tournament four times. 12 months due to a ban for ball tic league depending on how the bouring nations. Australia. given the circumstances caused by the The BCCI is also very keen to tampering in 2018, was quoted summer schedule pans out. With the two New Zealand’s home Covid-19 pandemic. stage the IPL but with Covid-19 cases as cricket.Com.Au. “All my decisions are based Governments planning to international summer is also The IPL, which is indefinitely continuing to rise in India, the board “The longevity in your body around how much playing and open up a corridor to allow uncertain with Pakistan and postponed, can be held in the and IPL team officials see little point helps. The get ups of training touring I’m doing in the sum- a quarantine-free travel, New West Indies scheduled to September-October window if the in discussing when the event can be and playing gets harder as you mer,” said Warner, who last Zealand Cricket chief exec- tour for Tests and Sri Lanka scheduled T20 World Cup in held. get older but I haven’t felt any fit- played a Big Bash game between utive David White discussed in the shorter form. Australia doesn’t take place. “There has been no discussion ter in my career than I do now. the third and fourth Ashes Tests the possibility with his Aus skipper Aaron Finch with NZ captain Kane Williamson ICC/Twitter Australia and New “CSK is not keen to do an IPL with the BCCI ever since it postponed “As the legs get older time in the 2013-14 summer. Cricket Australia counterpart Herald. “We haven’t talked Zealand were locked in a with only Indian players. That way it the IPL. There is no point in dis- will tell. At the moment I’m feel- “It would be easy to sit here Kevin Roberts. “...It would present some specifics really. What we three-game men’s ODI series would be playing another Syed cussing also as things are unlikely to ing as fit as a fiddle and if I can now and say ‘Yes, I’d like to play’ “I’ve talked to Kevin opportunities going forward. have talked about is concep- in March when it was called Mushtaq Ali Trophy (domestic T20 be okay anytime soon,” the CSK keep running between wickets but I have to see what is happen- Roberts about that. A But I think the key is to keep tually the possibility of play- off due to the coronavirus competition). The franchise has not source said. as well as I have done, who ing at the end of the year. I’ll have Tasman bubble would be an open mind and be flexi- ing each other and that’s outbreak after the first game been in touch with the BCCI of late “We expect the BCCI to take the knows. That (2023 ODI) World to have a hard think about it terrific if it did eventuate,” ble so if opportunities do where we are at the moment.” was played behind closed as the situation is worsening,” a CSK best possible decision when the time Cup is the ultimate goal.” depending on the schedule.” White told Sydney Morning arise we can take them. With the 13th IPL sus- doors at the SCG. source said. comes,” he added. Pace generation from short run-up Yuvi questions Rathore’s ability to guide T20 players Vettel to leave Ferrari PTI n NEW DELHI took a veiled dig at India chief coach makes Bumrah injury prone: Holding Ravi Shastri. AFP n MILAN Yet it has been widely ormer all-rounder Yuvraj Singh “The current guys have no one reported that Ferrari had offered PTI n MUMBAI Stop show aired on chan- lower back and made a Fon Tuesday questioned India bat- to talk to and take advice,” he said. our-time Formula One world him only a one-year contract nel’s Facebook page. return to competitive crick- ting coach Vikram Rathour’s abili- Asked if it is not Shastri’s job to Fchampion Sebastian Vettel extension at a significantly ith his short run-up, “People talk about et only in January this year ty to guide Indian cricketers in the guide the players, Yuvraj said: “I on Tuesday said he would leave reduced salary. WJasprit Bumrah bowlers who hit the deck when India competed T20 format. don’t know if Ravi is doing it but Ferrari at the end of the season, His departure will spark makes it extremely difficult hard and bowlers who just against Sri Lanka. Rathour had replaced Sanjay maybe he has others things in his saying there was no “common intense speculation about his for batsmen to measure skid off the surface. Holding said both Bangar as the batting coach last year. hand. desire” to work together any replacement, with reigning his pace but the Indian pac- Malcolm Marshal, for Bumrah and Mohammed “He (Rathour) is my friend ... “Anyway, you can’t tell everyone more. world champion Lewis ers’ body may not hold for instance, great fast bowler, Shami are India’s special Do you think he can help players of just ‘go out and play your game, No replacement was named Hamilton among the drivers long because of that he skidded the ball off the fast bowling talent and it’s this T20 generation? Has he played express yourself’, this approach may for the German, who dominat- previously linked with Ferrari. approach, reckons West surface, more than hitting “not just because of the cricket at the level to help them?” work with someone like Sehwag ... ed F1 with Red Bull before The Briton has indicated how- Indies’ fast bowling great the deck.” pace” they generate. Yuvraj, who was part of the 2007 But this will never work with Pujara switching to the Italian marque ever he will be staying at Michael Holding. It may be an advantage “It is important to have World T20 and 2011 World Cup ... So these things the coaching staff in 2015. He said his departure Mercedes. Holding, who complet- for Bumrah but it also has pace, but you have got to winning teams, said during an need to realise.” was a “joint decision”. Team principal Mattia ed the famous West Indies’ a drawback, the 68-year-old have control as well and Instagram session. The 38-year-old also tipped “My relationship with Binotto said Vettel’s departure pace quartet along with felt. both of these guys have Rathour played six Tests and Hardik Pandya to break his fastest Scuderia Ferrari will finish at the was “a decision taken jointly by Malcolm Marshall, Joel “My problem control. Shami is not very seven ODIs for India between 1996 Vikram Rathour with Mayank Agarwal PTI T20 fifty record. end of 2020,” the 32-year-old ourselves and Sebastian, one Garner and Andy with Bumrah and I tall, is not extremely quick, and 1997. “Hardik Pandya could be the said in a statement from Ferrari. which both parties feel is for the Roberts, said Bumrah’s mentioned it to him, but is quick enough. And Yuvraj said a player should be Hardik (Pandya) out for a drink at guy who breaks my record of fastest “In order to get the best pos- best”. ability to hit the deck when last time I saw he has the control and he dealt with on the basis of his person- 10pm ... That’s how you deal with T20 fifty ... He has all the making of sible results in this sport, it’s vital Other names tipped to take hard with short run up him in England, is moves the ball around a ality. different personalities.” being a great all-rounder ... But then for all parties to work in perfect over from Vettel are McLaren is unique. how long that body bit,” the Kingston-born leg- “If I was coach I’ll tell goodnight Yuvraj, who had retired from again you need to have someone to harmony. driver Carlos Sainz and Renault’s “Bumrah hits will hold up with end observed. to (Jasprit) Bumrah at 9pm and take international cricket last year, also guide him in the team.” “The team and I have Daniel Ricciardo while the deck hard that short run “You don’t find Shami realised that there is no Antonio Giovinazzi would and that cre- and the spraying the ball all over longer a common desire to be a popular home choice for ates more amount of the place. When you spray stay together beyond the the Italian team’s legion of problem. effort he has the ball all over the place, end of this season.” fans. Vettel had been under And espe- to put into in batsmen get relief, watching Witsel,Can miss Bundesliga restart Vettel, who has pressure from the strong cially with his bowling, those balls go away. If you AFP n DORTMUND tures in the rest of the from Juventus, both “We are used to play- won 14 races with performance of that short run, it is a human are constantly (bowling) Bundesliga season, it will picked up injuries in ing at home in front of Ferrari and 53 over- Ferrari teammate it is difficult body. It is not in the right areas, attacking ormer Liverpool star be played behind closed training after the long 82,000,” Dortmund coach all in his career, said Charles Leclerc in the for batsmen to a machine,” these batsmen, it creates FEmre Can and Belgian doors with the players lay-off. Lucien Favre told the Bild financial consider- 2019 season. Leclerc formulate in said Holding. more and more pressure international Axel Witsel quarantined for a week Dortmund have daily. ations played no said: “It’s been a huge the their minds Bumrah and they are more liable to will miss Borussia before kick-off. played two training “To prepare mentally role in his deci- honour for me to be the pace at had to be on side- make mistakes. So that is Dortmund’s derby with Witsel and German matches without the now to play without being sion. He said he your team mate. which that ball lines for four Shami’s real strength,” elab- Schalke 04 on Saturday as central midfielder Can, injured pair as they pre- cheered and without would “reflect on “I’ve never learnt so is coming,” months last year orated Holding, who German football makes a who spent four years at pare for the first Ruhr being pushed by the what really matters much as I did with you as Holding said on due to stress picked 249 wickets from 60 tentative return. Liverpool and recently derby in its 95-year histo- atmosphere is an extreme when it comes to my my team-mate. Thank the Sony Ten Pit fracture in his Tests. As with all other fix- joined Dortmund on loan ry without a crowd. challenge.” future”. you for everything Seb.” 12

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awan Kalyan’s next release. Replying to his with Harish director, Devi wrote, “You Shankar has a announcing this on this music composer in Special Day Shot up my GABBAR P place — more than Energy Levels to d two months after Roof#8YrsOfGabbarSingh the project was first Hysteria. Its always announced. Many fans of Electrifying 2 be associat- Pawan were hoping that ed wit U sirr ji ! Lets top music director Devi ROCK again. ThankU Sri Prasad, who was PowerStar @PawanKalyan behind the super success- sir & @MythriOfficial.” SINGH ful soundtrack of Gabbar This would be the third Singh, would hop the pro- time that Devi would be ject — a hot commodity composing tunes for a in the market — and film of Harish, who has a much to their joy, Harish rich taste for music and announced Devi’s signing. lyrical value. After Gabbar “It is a wonderful day. As Singh, Devi worked with enrgetic as the release day Harish for Duvvada 8 years ago. What better Jagannadham, whose day to announce that we album too was a chart- are coming back together buster. He was attached TROIKA to recreate the same musi- to the music of the direc- cal energy again. tor’s recent release @ThisisDSP will be scor- Valmiki but dropped out ing music for #PSPK28. in the last minute due to We are coming again various reasons. With Ippude modalaindi.... DSP on board, Pawan fans (sic),” Harish posted on are hoping that the album Twitter on Monday will be a mix of duets, fast evening, as Gabbar Singh beat and mass numbers — AGAIN clocked eight years of its just like Gabbar Singh. Meghamsh Raj Tarun to work signs a thriller with a debutant aj Tarun, who is Rajesh, who was the chief associate awaiting the release director of Vi Anand on the sets of of Vijay Konda’s R Orey… Bujjigaa, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, will has green-lit a new film. To mark the be making his directorial debut with directorial debut of Santosh Mohan Veeranki, the film is a the project, finds NAGARAJ GOUD romantic comedy, we’ve lose on the A source chips in, “The heels of giving film is an investigative his nod to thriller where Meghamsh THE UNTITLED first-timer will be seen as a regular c Muni’s Telugu- youth, while there is PROJECT WILL GO IN Tamil bilingual another important role of romantic-thriller, actor a cop. The actor is confi- FRONT OF THE Meghamsh, younger son dent with the way script CAMERAS ONCE RAJ of late Srihari, has lined- has shaped up, as he up another film. Rajesh, believes it will keep the TARUN COMPLETES who was the chief associ- audience glued to their HIS IMMEDIATE NEXT ate director of Vi Anand seats for all its running on this day we get to support from some of my on the sets of Ekkadiki time. The director is right announce our film together. friends, mentors and Pothavu Chinnavada, will now giving finishing learnt. A former aerospace The fascination of filmmaking guides (sic),” the director be making his directorial touches to the script and engineer, Santosh has made a that started in me in 2009 is wrote on his Facebook debut with the project, will initiate casting after dozen short films and even finally bearing fruit in 2020. page on Monday evening. while MLV the lockdown ends.” assisted Satish Kasetty for the Its been a long rocky journey Produced by Dream Satyanarayana, However, this critically acclaimed Terror, and this wouldn’t have been Town Productions, the who introduced untitled film will starring Srikanth. We hear Raj possible with- untitled project will go Meghamsh roll only after Tarun agreed to spearhead the out con- in front of the cameras through Meghamsh com- film in the first narration stant once Raj Tarun com- Rajdooth last pletes his film itself. “Happy birthday help pletes his immediate year, will be with Muni. Raj Tarun. Glad that and next, which is a com- shepherding it Satyanarayana is mercial entertainer under his looking to begin with good friend Lakshya Produ- production in Srinivas Gavireddy. To ctions. October- roll once the industry November later decides a convenient this year. time for shootings to resume, a major part of the film will be shot across Rajahmundry. ‘Been writing and making music during the lockdown’ ilmmaker Ravikanth no producer attached to the pro- has also edited the film. “Siddhu Perepu, who is look- ject yet. I’ve also consumed a lot Jonnalagadda (the film’s protag- ing forward to the of content on OTT platforms. onist) and I wrote the film F release of his second I’ve enjoyed films like American together and we’ve also edited it. directorial Krishna History X and A Beautiful Day I enjoy the process of editing and his Leela, says the in the Neighborhood. Spy, because the film shapes up at lockdown period helped him to which I watched sometime, is the editing table,” the director, write and make music. “I’m one my favourite shows,” he tells who completely edited Naveen writing a drama up next. It tells us. Chandra-starrer Bhanumathi the story of four friends and will Perepu, besides writing and Ramakrishna, adds. be an inspiring affair. There is directing Krishna and his Leela, — NG Sushmita to Rana Daggubati produce web content introduces his ushmita Konidela, who has been her father’s costume love on Twitter designer in his S recent films like Sye Raa Narasimha ne of the most eli- said to have a diploma in Reddy and Khaidi No gible bachelors of interior design from Rachna 150, has set her sights on Telugu cinema, Sansad in Mumbai and has the web space. Contrary O Rana Daggubati done her MA at the Chelsea to some reports that she is will soon be bid- University of Art and Design, planning to launch an OTT ding adieu to his London, post which she set platform, we hear she will be bachelorhood. Announcing up her own company. producing web content — like that he will be getting mar- Immediately after the her cousin sister Niharika. ried soon to his partner announcement, Rana, who While details are scarce at this Miheeka Bajaj, the macho will be next seen in Aranya, juncture, we hear her maiden pro- actor took to social media to was congratulated by mem- duction would’ve been on sets if share a sweet picture of the bers of the industry like Puri not for the lockdown. She has two as he wrote, “And she Jagannadh, Shobu even set up an office in a plush said yes”. Yarlagadda, Samantha and locality and is listening to more According to reports, Kiara Advani among others. stories. A source says she wants to Miheeka, who is born and Rana, who in the past was come up with at least a couple of brought up in Hyderabad, linked to actresses’ like Trisha series by the end of this year. “She runs Dew Drop Design stu- and Rakul Preet Singh, man- is taking the help of her family in dio. Her love for Indian aged to keep his relationship picking the right stories for web architecture led her into inte- with Miheeka away from the series,” adds the source. rior design and décor. She's prying eyes of the media.