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NON-SUBSIDISED LPG RATE HIKED CASE AGAINST SHAHBAZ KHAN AIRPORT-LIKE USER CHARGE ON ‘5 TO 7 MILLION FROM AIRPORT TO BY RS 144.5-149 IN METROS FOR ALLEGEDLY MOLESTING GIRL NEWLY REDEVELOPED RAIL STATIONS STADIUM’: TRUMP ON INDIA VISIT on-subsidised LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) or cooking gas prices case has been filed against actor Shahbaz ailways will levy an airport-like fee on passengers who use its S President Donald Trump has said that he is looking forward to his Nwere increased from Wednesday. That marked a sixth straight raise AKhan for allegedly molesting a girl in Rredeveloped stations which will result in a hike in fares, a senior Ufirst visit to India later this month and indicated that the two in the prices of cooking gas. In Delhi and Mumbai, the hike was to the Mumbai, police said on Thursday. An FIR has official said on Wednesday. User Development Fee countries may sign a trade deal. At the invitation of Prime Minister tune of Rs 144.5 and Rs 145 per cylinder respectively, according to been registered at Oshiwara Police Station (UDF) is a part of the taxes that are paid by an air Narendra Modi, Donald Trump is slated to travel to India Indian Oil Corporation, which supplies under Indian Penal Code Section 354 (assault passenger. UDF is charged at various airports and its on February 24 and 25. In addition to New Delhi, he will LPG under brand Indane. With effect from or criminal force to woman with intent to rate varies based on various factors. The fee will vary stop in Ahmedabad in Gujarat to address a joint public February 12, the non-subsidised LPG outrage her modesty) and 509 (word, across the newly developed stations depending on meeting with PM Modi at a stadium."He (Modi) is a great rates were revised to Rs 858.5 per gesture or act intended to insult modesty their footfall, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav gentleman and I look forward to going to India. cylinder in Delhi and Rs 829.5 per of a woman). An investigation is said in a press briefing. He said the ministry So, we'll be going at the end of the month," cylinder in Mumbai. underway, police said. will soon notify the amount to be charged. President Trump told reporters in his Oval Office. Exodus from Telangana KCR names barrage after tribal Goddess Sammakka Congress likely soon CM to visit Kaleshwaram project today K VENKATESHWARLU Delhi. Still, TPCC leaders have PNS n HYDERABAD Togetherness n HYDERABAD CONGRESS-MUKTH TELANGANA? in private expressed their hap- piness at AAP's thumping vic- Chief Minister K "With due respect sir, just want tory over BJP. It appears that Chandrashekhar Rao has in every to know: has Indian National these leaders are least bothered decided to name the Congress outsourced the task about the condition of the Toopakula Gudem Barrage, activity 9 of defeating BJP to state par- party in Telangana state. coming up on the Godavari ties? If not, then why r we Telangana Congress had River, after Sammakka, the t is always inspiring to gloating over AAP victory, been losing elections continu- Goddess revered by Adivasis Isee people bond over a rather than being concerned ously since the 2018 Assembly and other tribes in forests. common purpose. about our drubbing? And if elections, which were held in In this regard, the Chief Alakapoor Township in 'yes', then we (PCCs) might as 2018, to recent municipal elec- Minister instructed Engineer- the Ranga Reddy district well close shop!" an angry tions. No doubt Telangana in-Chief Muralidhar Rao to is an example of such Sharmistha Mukherjee tweet- Congress is going to lose issue a GO naming the (file photo) togetherness among its ed, after former finance min- Primary Agriculture Toopakula Gudem Barrage as residents who celebrate ister and party stalwart P Cooperative Societies (PACS) 'Sammakka Barrage'. Thursday to review the be alert henceforth, the Chief every special occasion Chidambaram praised AAP elections too though the elec- The Chief Minister said that progress of works. In this con- Minister stated. together and work for defeating BJP in the Delhi tions were not being conduct- development of Telangana State nection, he held a review at Ministers Gangula towards the betterment of assembly polls. ing on party symbols. had become possible due to the Pragati Bhavan on Wednesday. Kamalakar, Puvvada Ajay their community. Chidambaram had tweet- Sad thing is not only state blessings of Goddesses. Many KCR stated that as desired Kumar, Farmers Coordination Welcome to The ed:"AAP won, bluff and bluster unit but also party high com- barrages and reservoirs were water was being filled in the Committee Chairman MLC Pioneer's special segment, lost. The people of Delhi, who Nearer home, the situation is reason for Chidambaram to mand is not bothering about therefore being named after Kaleswram projects. Barrages Palla Rajeswar Reddy, Chief Community Wise, that are from all parts of India, have somewhat similar as Telangana feel happy over BJP's defeat in the defeats the party is facing different Goddesses. He point- had become full. From the Advisor to Government Rajiv brings into light the local defeated the polarizing, divisive Congress leaders, while being Delhi as the BJP-led NDA one after the other. The party ed out that, following the com- forthcoming rainy season, Sarma, Secretary to CM Smita communities that shape and dangerous agenda of the elated at BJP's drubbing in government kept him in jail. high command is not revamp- pletion of irrigation projects, water inflows would increase. Sabarwal, OSD to CM Sridhar this splendid city of BJP. I salute the people of Delhi Delhi, are not speaking any- There is no reason, not even a ing the state unit though its barren lands had been getting Flood water need to be lifted Rao Deshpande, Irrigation dreams. who have set an example to thing on the defeat faced by the remote one, for the Telangana tenure was ended few years ago Kaleswaram waters. from time to time and divert- Engineer in Chief Muralidhar other states that will hold their Congress party in the same Congress leaders to feel happy itself. The Chief Minister will visit ed to respective canals. The Rao and others were present at elections in 2021 and 2022". elections. Of course, there is a at the defeat of the BJP in 4 the Kaleswaram project on Irrigation Department should the meeting. JUST DEMANDS 3-yr old boy dies after breakfast, parents Jagan meets PM Modi, allege food poisoning in Begumpet hotel PNS n HYDERABAD The deceased was Manasarovar hotel, located nearby. "After having food at Go for surgical submits 10-point wish list The Begumpet Police regis- identified as Vihaan, the hotel, the family went out tered a case of death under son of Khammam- to various places and action to revive suspicious circumstances after based software returned to the hotel. Vihaan Cong: Moily „ Invites Modi to Andhra on Ugadi a three-year-old child's parents then began vomiting and had PNS n HYDERABAD alleged that their son died of professional Ravi motions, following which he "food poisoning" caused by Narayana Rao. was admitted to a hospital Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan some of the food they had for where he died while undergo- Reddy on Wednesday met breakfast at a hotel in ing treatment. After Vihaan's 5 Prime Minister Narendra Begumpet here on with his wife, Srividya, and his death, the family also got Modi in New Delhi and sub- Wednesday. two children, Varun and admitted at the hospital fear- mitted a 10-point wish list per- The deceased was identified Vihaan Vihaan, on Monday in con- ing poisoning," said P taining to pending projects, as Vihaan, son of Khammam- According to the police, nection with visa formalities at Srinivasa Rao, Inspector of funds and proposals with the based software professional Rao, working in Bengaluru, the US Consulate. Police, Begumpet. Centre. Ravi Narayana Rao. had come to the city, along They checked into 4 Jagan raised several issues concerning AP during the meeting which went on for about one hour and 40 min- Apologise or CBI opposes utes. HC directs TS not to The Chief Minister invited face costs: Jagan’s plea Modi to launch the pro- demolish Secretariat Banks should gramme to distribute house sites to 25 lakh poor families HC to Twitter PNS n HYDERABAD in High Court ‘deeply involve’ on March 25, Ugadi day. PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n HYDERABAD those under The CM requested Modi to The Telangana High Court on formal system hand over 800 acres of salt pan Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy presents a memento to Prime Minister The Delhi High Court has Wednesday directed the state The Telangana High Court lands in East Godavari district Narendra Modi at the latter’s residence in New Delhi on Wednesday. warned Twitter that it can government not to demolish on Wednesday adjourned that are owned by the Centre face costs of Rs 10 lakh if it the existing structures of the hearing on a plea filed by AP for distribution of house sites government was making all faster approvals for the revised does not file its response to a state secretariat building com- During the course of argu- Chief Minister YS Jaganm- to poor. efforts to complete Polavaram estimates of Rs 55,549 crore. PIL which has sought action plex until its further orders. It ments, the counsel for the state ohan Reddy seeking quash- 8 He told PM that the state project by 2021 and sought 4 against media houses and also made it clear that the stay government told the HC that ing of the orders of the spe- social media platforms for granted by the HC would con- the state cabinet had not taken cial CBI court dismissing revealing the identity of the tinue until future orders. A any final decision on the con- his plea of exemption from TODAY Accused in sexual Hyderabad rape victim. "File division bench of the HC struction of the new Secretariat. personal appearance till ALMANAC an affidavit stating that you passed these orders while deal- This prompted the HC to won- April 9, 2020. Collectors get relief in assault case dies (Twitter) will not repeat it. ing with a batch of Public der as to how the state was has- Justice G. Sridevi asked co- Month & Paksham: What are you waiting for? If Interest Litigation (PILs) peti- tening to demolish the existing unsels representing Jagan Magha & Krishna Paksha HC in contempt case in police chase you are not filing the affidavit, tions filed against the demoli- building without taking any and CBI to inform the Panchangam we will impose costs," a bench tion of the existing Secretariat decision in the state cabinet Special CBI Court about the n n Tithi: Panchami: 08:45 pm PNS HYDERABAD PNS HYDERABAD of Chief Justice D N Patel and by different persons of the about the designs and the plans cases pending before the Nakshatram: Hasta: 09:25 am Justice C Hari Shankar said to state, including Congress party of the proposed Secretariat. High Court on Friday. The Telangana High Court on One of the accused involved the social media platform. MP A. Revanth Reddy. 44 4 Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Wednesday directed the state in the Zaheerabad rape case, any important work) government not to demolish in which three persons posing Rahukalam: 01:-56 pm – 03:21 pm the existing structures of the as cops had sexually assault- Yamagandam: 06:47 am – 08:13 am state secretariat building com- ed a woman on Tuesday, was 50% Delhi MLAs face criminal cases: ADR Varjyam: 04:46 pm – 06:14 pm plex until its further orders. It reportedly killed in an acci- Gulika: 09:39 am - 11:04 am also made it clear that the stay struction of the new dent on Wednesday, while granted by the HC would Secretariat. the other two sustained Of the newly-elected legislators, 37 declared they face serious charges Good Time: (to start any important continue until future orders. This prompted the HC to injuries. work) A division bench of the HC wonder as to how the state was According to sources, the PNS n NEW DELHI ed to rape. In the previous Amritakalam: 01:35 am – 03:03 am passed these orders while deal- hastening to demolish the vehicle in which three per- Thirteen of the 37 assembly, 24 MLAs had Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:07pm – 12:53pm ing with a batch of Public existing building without tak- sons, including the two Thirty-seven of the 70 newly- MLAs have declared declared criminal cases against Interest Litigation (PILs) peti- ing any decision in the state accused, were travelling with elected MLAs of Delhi have cases related to themselves. The study also finds HYDERABAD tions filed against the demo- cabinet about the designs and the police chasing them declared serious criminal cases that 45 AAP and seven BJP lition of the existing Secretariat the plans of the proposed veered off road. against themselves which crimes against MLAs have declared assets wo- WEATHER by different persons of the Secretariat. The HC asked the The 32-year-old woman include attempt to murder, including those related to rape, women. Of the 13, rth more than Rs 1 crore each. Forecast: Haze state, including Congress party state government to bring a victim was carrying banned and at least one related to attempt to murder and crime one has declared Among major parties, the Temp: 29/17 MP A. Revanth Reddy. detailed final report on the gutkha in two bags in an RTC rape, according to a study. against women, as per a study cases related to rape average assets per MLA for 62 Humidity: 63% During the course of argu- issue during the next hearing. bus on Tuesday, when the two An analysis of the declara- by Association for Democratic AAP legislators is Rs 14.96 Sunrise: 06.44 ments, the counsel for the state The state government had accused got into the bus at tions made by these MLAs Reforms (ADR), a non-govern- crores and eight BJP MLAs Sunset: 06.16 government told the HC that submitted a report before the Pastapur and checked her reveals that 43 of them face ment organisation working on have declared cases related to have average assets worth Rs Current Weather Conditions the state cabinet had not taken HC on the issue earlier. baggage posing as policemen. criminal cases, of whom 37 electoral reforms. crimes against women. Of the 9.10 crore. Updated February 12, 2019 5:00 PM any final decision on the con- 4 4 have declared serious charges Thirteen of the 37 MLAs 13, one has declared cases relat- 4 HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13, 2020 hyderabad 02

s the Resident Editor, I get a basing on opinions and apprehen- lot of pro- and anti-CAA sions. We are not in the 1980s to Aand NRC opinion pieces Kaam ki rajniti: Let work speak about you believe whatever TVs and newspa- and more often than not I decline pers proclaim. People have their their publication. Not that I am unexpected dangers to us. ask: What about the laws that are happened had Kejriwal started own source of information and against any of them. But I do have If media can do anything, Indira Gandhi would not By responding to pro- or anti- being moved in Parliament? At defending or opposing the BJP's they pretty well know how to act a strong opinion that the ongoing have been defeated in 1977 after controlling media CAA agitations, I believe, we are present, the contentious law that arguments. He would have lost his at the time of peril. I used to tell agitations concerning the citizen- completely during the Emergency period. During the giving them a place in our has been enacted has nothing to do chance of getting all-round support. all my friends if media can do any- ship law would finally help the very thoughts, in our actions, in our day- with the countrymen per se and so His party's chances of winning 62 thing, Indira Gandhi would not forces that are building divisive Emergency, almost all newspapers and state-owned to-day life. It may be suited to those there is absolutely nothing that will out of 70 seats would have received have been defeated in 1977 after walls in society. I sincerely feel that radio and Television used to praise the government non-working Twitter and Facebook affect the citizens of this country. a severe beating. Sensing this, controlling media completely dur- taking a side in this issue will do like anything. There was not even an iota of troops to have one What is per- Kejriwal refused to respond to ing the Emergency period. During more harm than good. The aim of criticism or protest. Similarly, in 2004, when Telugu or other issue to kill ceived to have BJP's loud-mouthing on Shaheen the Emergency, almost all newspa- the vitriolic campaign launched by Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu went for an time, but for hard- created a Bagh, Pakistan and Desh Bhakti. pers and state-owned radio and two different sections of people is working and dream- vicious He stuck to his 'development' talk. television used to praise the gov- to spoil the peace, harmony and early election, majority of media houses were with building people, the atmosphere He spoke about schools, basthi clin- ernment like anything. There was tranquility that we have all enjoyed him and the Congress was then out of fashion for matter is utterly will peter out ics, free electricity, free water, good not even an iota of criticism or for many decades. Indians have media. But in the election, the TDP got defeated and non-important. The once the elec- roads, flyovers, and infrastructure. protest. Similarly, in 2004, when never bothered about the influx of ended up with lowest ever tally of seats in its history moment you participate in this tions are over. After all, the ultimate He just refused to enter the commu- Telugu Desam Party chief N people belonging to any religion. controversy, it is half-win for these aim of any political outfit is to get nal muddle. Remember, Arvind is Chandrababu Naidu went for an They welcomed people belonging divisive forces. Once we spell out more votes. When there is no from IIT and was an IRS officer early election, majority of media to different faiths and gave them strengthened. Enormous, multi- products. This has happened what we are feeling, it will be coun- election, I strongly believe there will before coming to politics. He under- houses were with him and the place in this culturally rich society. faceted developmental works have because no one had the time to tered by the other group. We have be no sops or 'dhamkis' from stood the trap and enjoyed his cam- Congress was then out of fashion Even those who came to destroy us been completed without interrup- think about religion and everyone to bring another set of examples to politicians. paign by striking a chord with peo- for media. But in the election, the received our love. With exemplary tion and India's standing has been focused their efforts on making a defend our stand. We enter into This is exactly what Arvind ple, not bothering to touch any of TDP got defeated and ended up love and non-violence Mahatma going up in the comity of nations. living and seeing the country arguments. You know, if we enter Kejriwal followed to make history the points raised by BJP. with lowest ever tally of seats in its Gandhi threw out the British From a country that used to progress. Today India is a reason- into arguments with fools, they will in the Delhi Assembly election. He Let the government come out history. Believe me, media has its Empire and made this country an depend heavily on imports of food ably developed country and people drag us to their level. If you remain refused to respond to issues raised with a piece of legislation that will own limitations and whatever is independent republic. grains in the 1970s, India has are having spare time to spend or calm and refuse to enter into this by BJP that are mostly related to divide people basing on religion appearing in media is not certain- After India became independent, grown tremendously and is now misspend. This is not only creating bloody controversy, it would soon religion, Pakistan and Shaheen and language. We can then raise ly true always. its integrity has been considerably self-sufficient in almost all food more problems, but bringing up die its own death. Then you may Bagh. Imagine what would have our voice. There is no need to act — Krishna Prasad CAPSULE Groundwater table sees a rise in TS Finance Commission l Water levels rise by 3 meters mainly due to recharge during monsoon season member lauds TS PNS n HYDERABAD and also about sending notices PNS n HYDERABAD maximum decline (10.39 m) shifting to ID crops from to the defaulters, SMS to was observed at Patancheru high water intensive paddy Ajay Narayan Jha, Member, pending GST-returns, auto- The groundwater table in Mandal of Sangareddy dis- crops should be encouraged”. 15th Finance Commission on matic issue of 3A-notices and Telangana is up by 3 meters trict. Rise was observed in 51 The other measures include Wednesday called on Chief special focus on tax evasion. this January, when compared Piezometers (covering 47 laser leveling of land, piped Secretary Somesh Kumar at Jha complimented the State Pregnant woman to the same month last year. mandals of Ranga Reddy, irrigation in major command the BRKR Bhavan. initiatives on GST collection. According to the monthly Sangareddy, Siddipet, areas of the state and conjunc- As per Jha’s request, a pre- He noted various suggestions killed in road mishap data released by the ground- Mahbubnagar, Medak, tive use in canal command sentation was made on vari- and advice received during the KHAMMAM: A pregnant woman water department, “An analy- Bhadradri, area and releasing of water ous measures taken by up the meeting and also discussed died on the spot when the bike sis of depth to water level data Nizamabad,Vikarabad, (on/off basin) from tail to state government such as IGST data-sharing, Central she was riding on came under of 966 piezometers reveals Nagarkurnool and head reaches should be imple- rationalization of circles, set- and State coordination, incen- the wheels of a speeding lorry at that the average groundwater Kamareddy) when compared mented more particularly ting up of Economic tives to best performing States Penuballi mandal on Wednesday level in the State during to January-2019 water lev- during rabi season. Intelligence Units, Strategic etc. afternoon. The impact was such January-2020 is 8.88 m bgl, per cent of the state area. monsoon season (May-19) els.” Renovation of traditional Tax Units, use of different GR Reddy, Advisor to that, the foetus was ejected out whereas, it was 11.88 m bgl Average rise of 1.51 m is and during January-2020, The groundwater depart- and other water bodies/tanks, modules, apps, use of IT, Government, K Ramakrishna of the womb to a distance of 10 during the same month dur- observed during January-2020 there is a net decrease of ment suggested that “To sus- reuse and recharge structures, effective utilization of Staff, Rao, IAS., Principal Secretary meters. The victim was identified ing 2019, thus showing a rise as compared to last decadal approximately 137 TMC of tain the precious resources, watershed development and which enabled effective to Govt. (Finance), Neetu as Kalyani (20). According to the of 3.0 m”. average of January (2010-19). groundwater as compared to both supply side measures intensive afforestation in rural implementation of GST in the Prasad, IAS, Commissioner, police, the incident occurred During this month, water During the post monsoon November -19. such as ARS, conservation, areas and urban waste water State. Commercial Taxes, Ronald when Kalyani, along with her levels in the range of 5-10 season (November-19), there Rise in water levels is augmentation and demand reuse in urban areas are rec- The Chief Secretary briefed Ross, IAS, Secretary to Finance husband Balusupati Murali, was mbgl are more predominant is a net recharge of 725 tmc ft mainly due to recharge dur- side measures like drip/sprin- ommended along with IEC Jha about the initiatives taken and other officials attended the returning home from a hospital. covering approximately 47 of groundwater from pre- ing monsoon season. The kler irrigation methods and activities. from pre-GST period till now meeting. When they were about to reach their home, a speeding lorry rammed the two-wheeler from behind. The police reached the spot and registered a case and ‘Electricity staff enhanced TS’ image’ seized the lorry. The lorry driver BJP slams Vinod over Central funds fled the scene. PNS n HYDERABAD the funds released by the Modi six years. Subhash said that the University and Central educa- PNS n HYDERABAD on Telangana,” he alleged. why the government provid- government. He found fault Union Finance Minister had tional institutions, which were Wealth created in ed them with job secu- Decrying false information with B Vinod Kumar, vice- announced the details of funds not included in the statement Power Minister G Jagadish Telangana is distrib- rity, he elaborated. being disseminated by the TRS chairman of Telangana State released to the state as per rec- of the Union Finance Minister, Reddy on Wednesday released uted equally among Chief Minister K leaders on the grants released Planning Board who reacted to ommendations of the 14th the state BJP official diary of the Telangana all, whereas in Chandrasekhar by the Central government, the announcement by Union Financial Commission. spokesperson said. Electricity Employees’ Gujarat, the Rao assured the state BJP official spokesperson Finance Minister Nirmala In addition to these funds, Subhash advised the TRS Association and assured to wealth is concen- employees to dis- NV Subhash asserted that the Sitharaman by saying that the the Modi government had leaders not to mislead the solve the association prob- trated in the hands tribute the profits Modi government had sanc- Centre had released only state’s released funds separately for people of the state who are lems within two months. of 10 per cent of the of power utilities tioned funds liberally for the share collected as revenue tax. various projects and schemes aware of development pro- “The Electricity Department affluent few leading among the employ- development of the state. Nirmala Sitharaman, in for the development of grammes initiated by the Modi is sending shivers down the to increasing poverty in ees equally. Health Subhash, in a statement, Parliament, announced that Telangana, which include lay- government, which is con- spine of Prime Minister the state, he said. The elec- Minister Etela Rajender and accused the TRS leaders of the Centre had released Rs 1.58 ing of roads, Girijan stantly striving hard for the Narendra Modi. Out of the tricity employees enhanced Professor Haragopal and oth- spreading false information on lakh-crore to the state in the last University, Horticulture welfare of the people. fear, Modi is spewing venom the image of the state. That’s ers also took part in the event.

Medaram hundi DCCB POLLS counting begins More Vijaya Dairy Welfare of RTC workers WARANGAL: Counting of the Medaram Sammakka Saralamma TRS ropes in Jatara hundis began at Tirumala outlets soon: Talasani govt's top priority: Ajay Tirupati Devasthana Kalyana PNS n HYDERABAD governments that ruled the Mandapam in Hanumakonda on undivided AP neglected the PNS n HYDERABAD Wednesday. The counting opposition leaders Minister for Animal dairy, he alleged. Ever since process was started under the Husbandry Talasani Srinivas the Government of Telangana Transport Minister Puvvada AVINASH DEEPAK PULI supervision of Endowments Yadav on Wednesday said that came to power, sales and pro- Ajay Kumar on Wednesday n MAHABUBNAGAR Though the polls Department Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Rao and Vijaya Dairy outlets would be duction capacity has been conducted a high-level review are not held on opened on a large scale all over increased. The dairy unit at meeting with TSRTC The beleaguered opposition Medaram Executive Officer party lines, the TRS the state to make available Tarnaka in the city would be Managing Director, Executive parties in erstwhile Rajendra. A total of 494 hundis leaders are taking were brought to the TTD dairy products to people of all developed into a mega dairy. Directors and other officials of Mahbubnagar district are suf- premises and 200 endowments regions. The Minister said an In the recently concluded the Corporation at Transport fering huge setbacks ahead of every possible step employees and hundred-odd outlet of the Vijaya Dairy Medaram festival, Vijaya Dairy Bhavan. DCCB election, as the direc- to bring the would be opened adjacent to sold milk products worth Rs On the occasion, the tors roped in for the contest representatives of charity units opponents into are taking part in the counting the veterinary hospital in 18 lakh and sold products Minister asked all the depot have either withdrawn their activity. According to the Madhapur for the benefit of worth Rs 40 lakh at the indus- managers to hold welfare candidature or joined the their fold officials, the process is likely to people living here. Successive trial exhibition. council meetings every ruling party to secure continue for seven days and the Tuesday. "The depot managers Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar at a meeting in the city on Wednesday the posts. hundi collections may surpass should solve the problems of Though the an advantage the previous record of Rs 10 the workers, if any, with a ration. He told executive direc- Blue categories, where a sym- elections are not and attracting crore. human touch and refer other tors to divide disciplinary cases pathetic view can be taken, held on party these leaders grievances that cannot be into three categories - Red, depending on case by case lines, TRS lead- into their fold. resolved to the higher author- Green and Blue. basis. ers at mandal The process HYDERABAD ities immediately," the Minister Serious cases such as fatal TSRTC Managing Director and constituen- is similar in said. Ajay Kumar asked the accidents, drunk and drive Sunil Sharma proposed an cy levels are tak- almost all the BULLION RATES officers to be considerate cases, etc. should be cate- idea of buying mikes so that ing every possible erstwhile DCCB GOLD regarding leaves for genuine gorised as Red, where serious every conductor can make step to bring the bodies representing ` (10 gm) reasons and advised a few action can be taken against the announcements regarding opponents into their fold in Nalgonda, Warangal and 40,600 Excise Minister V Srinivas Goud releasing Telangana Town Planning Officers & ` officers to change their ways in official concerned and other stages and route information to order to sweep the elec- Medak districts. A cursory 250 Employees Association's diary at CDMA Office, Masab Tank on Wednesday the larger interest of the corpo- cases can be sent to Green and the passengers. tions. glance at the bodies in these SILVER Seven such directors have districts reveals that a total ` 45,600(1kg) joined the TRS at the last of 175 such defectors ` 400 minutes after being fielded became directors after being as the nominees of Congress fielded by the Congress as its WhatsApp defends encryption as user base tops 2 bn and other parties. As the nominees. In Jangaon dis- CHICKEN opposition parties are not in trict of erstwhile Warangal, n RATES `/KG PNS NEW DELHI ture, only the sender and a position to field candidates DCC president Janga We know that the more we connect, the receiver of a message can see who can afford to bear the Raghava Reddy went on to Dressed/With Skin `126 Facebook-owned private mes- more we have to protect. As we conduct the content. Others, including expenses of an election with- announce boycotting the Without Skin `144 saging platform WhatsApp on WhatsApp itself, cannot view out too much effort, the elections in the wake of more of our lives online, protecting our Broiler at Farm `87 Wednesday strongly defended the content. ruling party is using this as these developments. its end-to-end encryption fea- conversations is more important than ever, While this feature increases ture even as it announced that WhatsApp said in a blog post user privacy, it has also attract- EGG the app now supports over two ed criticism from policy mak- `/ billion users globally. With ers and law enforcement agen- RATES 100 over 400 million users, India is WhatsApp said in a blog post. only kept on your phone, and cies as it makes it hard for them HYDERABAD 380 WhatsApp's biggest market. "Strong encryption acts like no one in between can read to trace the origin of a message. VIJAYAWADA 385 "We know that the more we important than ever. That is an unbreakable digital lock your messages or listen to your Countries like India has connect, the more we have to why every private message that keeps the information you calls, not even us. Your private stressed on the traceability of VISAKHAPATNAM 405 protect. As we conduct more of sent using WhatsApp is send over WhatsApp secure, conversations stay between messages as rumours spread on RETAIL PRICE `3.80 our lives online, protecting secured with end-to-end helping protect you from hack- you," said the blog post. With the platform has been linked to (IN HYDERABAD) our conversations is more encryption by default," ers and criminals. Messages are the end-to-end encryption fea- dozens of deaths in the past.

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RIME SHe-Box DRI seizes 2.5 kg of smuggled CORNER TS fails to take action against gold in three separate incidents PNS n HYDERABAD Acting on the Officials of Directorate of sexual harassment complaints Revenue Intelligence (DRI) basis of specific seized 2.5 kg of gold worth Rs intelligence, PNS n HYDERABAD 1 crore in three separate oper- officials launched ations at Hyderabad and As per the data, an operation and While the state government of 21 complaints Mumbai airports and arrested Telangana has been going to eight persons. arrested eight town making claims about raised by women The eight individuals were women being able to register in Telangana involved in the smuggling of individuals Cops arrest man complaints, none of the com- the gold from Dubai, sources involved in plaints lodged on Sexual State remained said. Acting on the basis of spe- for blackmailing Harassment electronic–Box unresolved. cific intelligence, officials of smuggling and harassment (SHe-Box) in Telangana and Likewise none of DRI Hyderabad Zonal Unit gold from Andhra Pradesh have been the 18 complaints launched an operation on Dubai HYDERABAD: The Rachakonda resolved. Tuesday. Cyber Crime Police arrested a As per the data tabled in the registered in "Three persons were inter- man from Bidar in Karnataka for Lok Sabha, as many as 21 Andhra Pradesh cepted at the exit gate of the harassing a girl by sending complaints raised by women in has been resolved RGIA on Tuesday, one of them ed and was explicit videos and messages Telangana State remained had just landed at Hyderabad gle the gold into found concealed through WhatsApp on unattended and unresolved. from Dubai and the other two India. Further, specif- in an identical man- Wednesday. The accused has Likewise 18 complaints regis- had landed at Hyderabad from ic intelligence that the ner inside the hammer. been identified as Hossali Shiva tered in Andhra Pradesh state, So far, 539 complaints have Jaipur. The passenger who had same modus operandi is being "DRI officers also devel- Kumar, 23, a waiter at none of which of them are been registered through SHe- arrived from Dubai was hand- used for smuggling gold into oped specific intelligence that Sapthagiri Bar in Balapur. resolved. Box portal, out of which, only GHMC REORGANISES ICC ing over his suitcase to the India at Mumbai was passed two persons travelling from According to the police, a The Sexual Harassment elec- 164 complaints have been dis- HYDERABAD: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation domestic passengers, when on to Customs officers of Dubai to Hyderabad on complaint was received from tronic Box or SHe-Box is an posed. (GHMC) reorganised its Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) for the officers intercepted the Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport. Tuesday would be smuggling the victim who said that Shiva online complaint management Maharashtra tops the list registering and resolving sexual harassment complaints at the trio," officials said. In a similar fashion, an gold into India by concealment Kumar forced her into a system, developed by the with 85 complaints followed by workplace after the former members were transferred as collectors. Examination of the suitcase international passenger who and passed on the same to relationship, met her several Central Ministry of Women Uttar Pradesh with 69. GHMC zonal commissioner of Khairtabad P Pravinya lAS has been revealed that it contained a had just arrived at Mumbai Customs officers of RGIA. times and collected personal and Child Development for Telangana State stands at 10th named the new chairman of ICC while Additional Commissioner toolkit, which included a ham- from Dubai was handing over Officers found specially-made details of her family. Later, registering complaints related position with 21 complaints Priyanka Ala IAS, zonal commissioner of Kukatpally V Mamatha mer which had two pieces of a suitcase to two persons who gold rod weighing 160 grams, Shiva Kumar took the victim to to sexual harassment at work- while Andhra Pradesh State is along with five other officials were appointed internal members of gold of 24 carats purity, weigh- had travelled from Jaipur to deeply concealed inside a a hotel room, sedated her, took places by women, including in 12th position with 18 com- ICC. Chief mentor of Sayodhya Home for Women in Need ing a total of 931 grams and Mumbai being exchanged. It juicer motor. The second pas- explicit photos of the victim and government and private plaints. Vemulapati Mrudula is an external member. ICC has been valued at Rs 39 lakh. The was found that it also con- senger was found to be carry- began blackmailing her to employees. The Central Ministry of constituted with the eight GHMC officials for registering and gold, which was being smug- tained a toolkit with a hammer ing 550 grams of gold paste, continue the relationship. Once Once a complaint is submit- Women and Child Develop- resolving complaints on sexual harassment at the workplace and the gled to India, was seized and with gold pieces weighing a from which gold weighing 490 the victim refused, Shiva Kumar ted to the SHe-Box portal, it ment has been pressurising same has been registered in the web portal and the email address the three persons were arrest- total of 931 grams. grams weight was extracted. In circulated the photographs to directly reaches to the con- states and Union Territories in [email protected] has been created. The move comes after ed under the provisions of the In the above parallel opera- these two cases at Hyderabad the victim’s family members cerned authority having juris- the country for the speedy the ICC faced criticism for not being able to address the issues of Customs Act, 1962. The pas- tions held at Hyderabad and airport, a further quantity of and friends. Based on technical diction to take action in the disposal of the complaints reg- the women employees facing harassment. senger travelling from Dubai to Mumbai airports, gold weigh- 650 grams of gold was seized," evidence, Shiva Kumar was matter. istered in SHe-Box. Hyderabad was lured to smug- ing a total of 1.862 kg was seiz- said the officials. identified and arrested. Four of 6-member gang held Global companies keen to invest in TS: KTR PNS n HYDERABAD the announcements of the for burglary, booty recovered same will be made soon. He IT and Industries Minister KT said that the state government PNS n HYDERABAD Rama Rao stated that many will provide complete assis- global companies are keen on tance to the companies which The Banjara Hills Police have making major investments in are willing to invest in TS. cracked a theft case with the Telangana. He made the above During the meeting, the arrest of four members of a six statement at a review meeting Minister instructed the officials member gang from Bihar on with HoDs of IT and Industries to make plans towards decen- Wednesday. Police recovered Departments at Marri Channa tralising the IT sector in Man gets 7 years stolen jewellery worth Rs 1.5 Reddy Institute of Human Hydearabd to ensure its growth crore from their possession. Resource Development (MCR is spread across the city. He in jail for sexually The accused have been iden- HRD) institute in Hyderabad stated that the efforts of the tified as Ramashish Mukhiya, on Wednesday. government to boost the IT assaulting minor Bhagavat Mukhiya, Bhola The officials informed the IT Minister KT Rama Rao in a review meeting with HoDs of IT and Industries sector in the tier II cities of the HYDERABAD: A local court at Mukhiya and Harishachandra Minister that the Hatsun Agro Departments at MCRHRD institute in Hyderabad on Wednesday. state are yielding good results. Nampally on Wednesday Mukhiya. Two other persons, Product Ltd will be setting up While, IT Tower in Kari- sentenced a 40-year-old man to identified as Rahul Mukhiya Hyderabad Commissioner of Police Anjani Kumar displays jewellery recovered India's largest ice cream man- Hatsun will be setting up its more than 4,000 dairy farmers mnagar is all set for inaugura- undergo seven-year rigorous and Pitamber Mandal are from the burglar gang to the media on Wednesday ufacturing facility in the unit with a capital investment in the region. tion on February 18, 2020, the imprisonment for sexually absconding. All the six mem- Sangareddy district. The com- of Rs 207 crore and create more In the meeting, the Minister state government's prototyping assaulting a minor girl. The bers are from the state of An iron rod, a screwdriver same house or nearby houses. pany will commence its com- than 250 direct and 250 indi- stated that major companies facility T-Works and T-Hub convict has been identified as Bihar, said the police. Rama- and a set of pliers were seized After working for a few days, mercial operations during the rect employment opportuni- from the food processing sec- Phase II are also getting ready Harichand Singh, 40, a petty shish is involved in 11 cases, from their possession and they he along with the assistance of month of October 2020. ties. The unit will also benefit tor are keen to invest in TS and for inauguration soon. vendor from Shibli Hills in Rahul in six cases, Pitamber in were remanded to judicial cus- his gang, steal jewellery, cash Mangalhat. According to the three and Bhola in nine. tody. Ramashish Mukhiya, and other valuables from the police, Singh had sexually ass- On December 9, 2019 the who was earlier absconding, houses and flee. While com- aulted his neighbour, a 5-year-old Banjara Hills Police received a was arrested on Wednesday mitting the offences, they carry YEAR AHEAD UoH student girl in 2017 in his room. complaint about theft from a and diamond jewellery worth weapons,” Hyderabad The victim's mother, who noticed house. An undisclosed amount Rs 1.5 crore and a bike was Commissioner of Police bags 43 lakh the act, lodged a complaint with of jewellery and cash was seized from him. Anjani Kumar said. the Mangalhat Police who reportedly missing. The com- “Bhola, an interstate offend- Police advised the public to package P/A registered a complaint and plainant suspected the thief to er, recruits his associates download the Hawk Eye appli- investigated. After a charge sheet be a cook that he had hired a Ramashish, Rahul and others cation and register the details PNS n HYDERABAD was filed in the court at Nampally couple of days earlier. in the houses through of recruited servants in the on Wednesday, Singh was During the investigation, Bhagwath. Once they join the application to check the verac- A student of MCA, School of convicted and sentenced to Bhagavat, Bhola and house for work, Bhola brings ity of the servant and as well as Computer and Information undergo seven-year rigorous Harishachandra were arrested all the other of his associates to keep them under surveil- Sciences at the University of imprisonment and a fine of on January 12. and gets them employed at the lance. Hyderabad (UoH) V Nandini Rs 1000. Soni has been selected by Adobe Syste- ms in the campus Cop cheats placeme- BioAsia announces Genome award nt for pa- ckage of woman, held 43 lakh per n to Carl H June, Vasant Narasimhan PNS HYDERABAD Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar releases Telangana Municipal Engineers Employees and Workers Association's diary at his annum. chamber on Wednesday The placement by Adobe PNS n HYDERABAD The award was constituted A Telangana State police con- Systems was for women stu- in 2004 to recognise and stable was arrested by the Pa- dents as part of their Emp- BioAsia has annou- honour eminent individu- njagutta Police on Wednes- owering Women @SheCodes, nced that the pres- als and organisations for day for cheating a girl in the and Nandini has been select- tigious Genome their exceptional contribu- pretext of marrying her. GHMC sets up cell for TDR processing ed out of the four shortlisted Valley Excellence tion to the life sciences According to the police, PNS n HYDERABAD for approval. Once it is appro- for the final round. This is the Award will be bes- research and public health. the accused, P Guruvaiah, a ved, login credentials will be highest package in UoH. towed upon CAR-T Speaking on 2020 Geno- constable from Mahbubabad GHMC Commissioner DS communicated to the TDR "I knew I had to pursue my cell therapy pioneer me Valley Excellence Award, district of the 8th Battalion, Lokesh Kumar said that a spe- bank holders for further com- higher studies in computer Dr Carl H June for his Carl H June Vas Narasimhan principal secretary of Indus- befriended the victim, a res- cial cell is made available at munication through the science so dropped the idea work in the field of tries and Commerce Depart- ident of Malakpet who is head office which will receive Online Application. of pursuing engineering as I immunotherapy and break- pharmaceutical business incl- ment Jayesh Ranjan said, “The pursuing her BSc in Nursing. the Self Declaration Applicati- The procedure, guidelines knew I couldn't do well in through research in developing uding embracing digital tech- state government has always “The victim alleged in her on Form (available in the TDR and the self-declaration form that field,” said Nandini. This CAR-T therapy for treatment nology and transforming been supportive of innova- complaint that Guruvaiah website) along with Aadhaar is available on http://tdr.ghmc. prompted her to take up a of cancer and development and healthcare. tions in life sciences and is promised to marry her and Card and TDR certificate. telangana_gov.in:8080/ or the course in computer applica- commercialisation of world's The Genome Valley Excellence committed to helping the they both were in a relation- The existing TDR certifi- website. tions. "My team won the Sm- first FDA-approved gene ther- Award will be presented to industry to grow by providing ship. She then claimed that cates need to be converted into The special cell will scruti- The existing manual TDR art India Hackathon, 2019, apy and CEO of Novartis Dr them during the 17th edition it the world-class infrastructure the man is now getting mar- digital format which enables nise and verify the details with certificate holders are request- where I learnt a lot about tea- Vasant Narasimhan for inspir- of BioAsia which will be held while ensuring time-bound ried to someone else and has citizens to obtain login creden- the available records and con- ed to avail this opportunity to mwork and real life applica- ing the world with the bold from February 17 to 19, 2020 approvals to improve the ease cheated on her in the name of tials for further processing in firm the same for conversion convert their manual certificate tion development," she new vision to reimagine the at HICC in Hyderabad. of doing business in the state.” love,” said the police. the online TDR application. into digital format and forward into digital format. added. Man impregnates daughter Chilkur to film love of Balaji and Padmavathi on V-Day PNS n HYDERABAD home. He started giving them toddy and began sexually abu- PNS n HYDERABAD and market forces exploiting chasing a herd of elephants A Class X student was impreg- sing his daughter after his love by corporates to fund and both of them fell in love nated by her own father who wife and children returned to The authorities of Chilkur their businesses, a short with each other, but the City to host many V-Day events used to sexually assault her their residence. The victim Balaji temple are planning to film was planned Lord had to borrow HYDERABAD: The Valentines' Day, the day for which lovers all over regularly at their residence in missed her menstrual cycle for film the love story of Lord this time with the money from world eagerly await is round the corner. For the past five days the Isaipet village of Machareddy two months and approached a Balaji and Padmavathi on message of love Kubera to fund his lovers are already in celebration mode when the Valentines' Week mandal in Kamareddy district. local Asha worker, who con- February14. of Venkateswara marriage. commenced. The couples greet each other with presents, gifts and The girl was five months ducted a pregnancy test which In an attempt to make Lord Swamy and The priest said, prefer to cherish the company of each other going to picnics, pregnant, said the police. came out positive. Following Venkateshwara Swamy as an Padmavathi. “A bridegroom restaurants and pleasure trips and so on. Most of the valentines “Narasimhulu, his wife, 19- a complaint lodged by her, Ka- inspiration for love and ‘Not The short film funding his own celebrate February 14 as a very special day candle-light and moon year-old daughter and a son mareddy SP N Swetha Reddy Valentine’, a short film is will be shot on marriage is the light dinners to preserve their memories. The valentines would not are residents of Isaipet village. ordered Machareddy Police being made with a strong February 14 at divine message. have to go to places like Ooty, hill view resorts to celebrate the event. Narsimhulu and his wife have to register a case against Nara- message against dowry sys- Chilkur by a movie Lord performed City is hosting many events to endear themselves to the couples. been quarrelling for the past simhulu and conduct an enq- tem. unit which is devoted penance for his divine one year, following which his uiry. Narasimhulu confessed According to the chief to this concept”. love. Love was divine not wife went to her parents house to his crime. The police have priest of Chilkur Balaji tem- It may be mentioned here objectified. Lord Srinivasa, wed His beloved. So if you are away from dowry if not in Sircilla. Narasimhulu asked registered a rape case against ple Rangarajan, “To steer soci- that as per the chief priest, the bridegroom, spent a for- a devotee of Lord spending for the marriage his wife and children to return him and arrested him. ety away from objectified love Srinivasa saw Padmavathi tune for his own marriage to Venkateshwara, at least stay from your pocket”. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13, 2020 hyderabad 04 Nominated posts to be Fulfil poll promises: HAPPY B’DAY! Revanth to KCR filled after DCCB polls PNS n HYDERABAD TPCC working president and PV KONDAL RAO Malkajgiri MP A Revanth n WARANGAL According to sources, Chief Reddy alleged that the state gov- Minister, K Chandrashekhar Rao is ernment has turned Rythu Chief Minister Bandhu as an “election scheme”. K Chandrashekhar Rao is reportedly considering the He alleged that farmers were considering filling up receiving Rythu Bandhu the nominated posts names of eligible candidates amount only ahead of elections. in the state corpora- for nominated posts The Rythu Samanvaya tions and state-level Samiti has now become chairpersons, sub- Rajakeeya Punaravasa sequent to the appointments list and the Kendram (Political completion of Chief Minister, K Rehabilitation Center), District Co- Chandrashekhar Rao is Revanth Reddy said, demand- Operative is seek- reportedly studying the ing the state government to The Malkajgiri MP Central Bank ing renewal for names of eligible candidates reveal when it would announce demanded the (DCCB) elec- his post. Similarly, the for selecting and recommend- Minimum Support Price to Chief Minister to Chief Minister greets TSIIC chairman Balamallu on his birthday. MLC Shambir Raju, Mayor Bonthu Rammohan and tions in the dis- term of Agros chairman ing them for appointment. farmers. The MP demanded Mareddy Srinivas Reddy can also be seen tricts. The tenure of about 40- Lingampalli Kishan Rao, This time, the Chief Minister the Chief Minister to allocate allocate funds to 50 state-level corporation Handicapped Corporation is reportedly studying the funds to farmers in ensuing farmers in ensuing posts are either completed or chairman Vasudeva Reddy, roaster process to accommo- Budget to fulfil the assurances Budget to fulfil the CBI VS CBI are in the final stage. State-level chairperson post of date certain leaders who have given to them and warned that assurances given In the erstwhile Warangal Nagurla Venkateshwar Rao is not been given the chance the Congress would wage district, there are about 7-8 also nearing completion. though they got the caliber to movement along with the to them leaders, whose tenure as the Apart from this, about 45-odd lead the corporations. farmers. Revanth Reddy wrote Rakesh Asthana gets clean chit nominated chairpersons is chairperson posts of state- Some leaders have been a four-page open letter to the nearing completion and some level, represented by the state- shortlisted for the appoint- Chief Minister in this regard Records Bureau, Revanth PNS n HYDERABAD of them are trying for the level leaders of TRS are going ment by the Chief Minister on on Wednesday. The MP, in his demanded the state govern- The Delhi Court expressed dissatisfaction renewal of their tenure. to be in the list of tenure com- the basis of their experience letter, found fault with the ment to initiate steps to prevent Rakesh Asthana, the former over the CBI probe in the alleged bribery The term of Sheep and pletion chairpersons. and this time, some new lead- state government for not such tragedies. NCRB had special director of the Central case, which was booked after Hyderabad- Goat Breeders cooperative Some state-level posts, cur- ers would also be given the implementing loan waiver revealed that over 5,900 farm- Bureau of Investigation (CBI) corporation state chairper- rently represented by the chance to lead the state level scheme. Stating that Telangana ers had committed suicide in got a clean chit along with the based businessman Satish Sana in his son Kanneboyina Rajaiah leaders of state caliber have corporations, party sources stood in third place in farmer Telangana in the last six years, deputy superintendent of complaint to the CBI had alleged that he Yadav has completed and he also been listed in the fresh opined. suicides, as per National Crime he said. police Devender Kumar in the paid a bribe of Rs 2 crore to Asthana 2018 bribery case registered by then the agency chief Alok Verma, officials said. Along against Dubai-based business- 50% Delhi with Asthana and Kumar, the man and alleged middleman ‘CMO violating individuals' right' CBI has also given clean chit to Manoj Prasad in connection MLAs face... RAW chief SK Goel, who was with the bribery case involving PNS n HYDERABAD 19(1)(a). Kiran Chandra gen- under the scanner in the case, Asthana. The clean chit comes Continued from Page 1 @TelanganaCMO blocked eral secretary of Free Software sources said. a day before the Delhi high On Wednesday, Movement of India (FSMI) A Delhi Court expressed court deadline to complete AAP MLA Dharampal @TelanganaCMO blocked @PulseofTelangana, adding to the list of said, “The purpose of social dissatisfaction over the CBI the probe expired. Lakra, who has won from @PulseofTelangana, adding certain handles blocked by the media handles is to pro- probe in the alleged bribery Giving him a clean chit, the Mundka, has assets worth to the list of certain handles vide access to the peo- case, which was booked after agency said it did not find any over Rs 292 crore and is the blocked by the Telangana Telangana Chief Minister Office’s ple. The government Hyderabad-based business- evidence that the former CBI richest legislator in the new Chief Minister Office’s Twitter cannot block them- man Satish Sana in his com- special director had demand- assembly. He is followed by RK handle. The blocked user said Twitter handle selves away from plaint to the CBI had alleged got bail. Srivastava is the broth- ed or paid any bribe in Puram MLA Pramila Tokas, that he had tagged people unless they that he paid a bribe of Rs 2 er of Dubai-based business- Qureshi's money laundering who has total assets worth over @TelanganaCMO on an issue issue a crore to Asthana so that he man and alleged middleman case. The probe agency also Rs 80 crores followed by Patel of farmer’s suicide. The user is the right of an individual to just Government could be spared of any action Manoj Prasad, who is one of reached a conclusion that there Nagar MLA Raaj Kumar said, “CMO is not TRS office. know from what’s happening because Order. in an investigation linked to the main accused in the case. was no connection with Anand who has assets worth It’s the Chief Minister’s Office. in the government. If the someone is @TelanganaCMO meat exporter Moin Qureshi. In its charge sheet filed on Prasad. Sana had claimed he Rs 78 crores. You are the mediator between @TelanganaCMO has blocked demanding has a handle to pro- The court was anguished Tuesday, the agency has not met one Somesh in Dubai and At Rs 76,000, Mangolpuri common man and the CM. someone, then they are violat- accountability, vide service to people, that Someshwar Srivastava, arrayed Srivastava as an was assured that his name MLA Rakhi Birla has declared They killed voices in ing that individual’s right to blocking them is how can they block it, irre- whose name had cropped up accused. However, the CBI would be cleared from the case. the least amount of asset. The Telangana”. information. Ideally the gov- like shutting down doors of spective of whether the han- during the investigation, was said probe is on to ascertain his The FIR was registered average assets per MLA in the Wednesday’s action was not ernment needs to have a pro- government office. dle is owned by an individual not arrested in the case but role in the case, along with cer- against Asthana and others Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 the first instance of the CMO cedure on why they are doing Government’s social media or an organization. CBI's DSP Devender Kumar tain other persons. when Alok Verma was the is Rs 14.29 crore up from Rs blocking a handle. Earlier the it and cannot randomly do it. accounts also come under Government can ban a com- was arrested in 2018 and later The CBI filed a charge sheet Director of CBI. 6.29 crores in 2015, the ADR @GHMCOnline had blocked It’s a grey area technically but the definition of ‘state’ per pany from selling seeds or get- report added. activist @LubnaSarwath’s han- the onus is on government, Article 12 of the Constitution. ting information but there dle. Srinivas Kodali, an inde- they cannot do it. People will Arbitrary blocking of access should be prima facie to it. pendent researcher said, “May ask questions, and just to any person without follow- There should be due process RESERVATIONS ROW Accused in be they can mute us, but they because someone questioned, ing due diligence is unconsti- in place to take due dili- sexual... HC directs TS cannot block us. Information you cannot do it”. He said that tutional and violates Article gence.” Congress to stage not to... Continued from Page 1 They then forced her to get Continued from Page 1 Officials told dharna on Feb 16 down from the bus, took her Thousands of Adivasis gather to to a dilapidated building, and The HC asked the state to be prepared PNS n HYDERABAD ensure that Dalits, BCs and assaulted her sexually. Later, government to bring a detailed Minorities live a dignified life. with the help of locals, the vic- final report on the issue dur- protest dilution of rights in AP for ‘Pattana Telangana Congress affairs in- But now the BJP is trying to see tim lodged a complaint with ing the next hearing. charge RC Khuntia has alleged that there won’t be any reserva- the police. On Wednesday, fol- The state government had SUMIT ONKA Pragati' that the BJP was strategically tions for the SC, ST, BC and lowing clues, the Zaheerabad submitted a report before n VISAKHAPATNAM PNS n WARANGAL hatching a conspiracy to Minorities in the near future,” police were heading to arrest the HC on the issue earlier. In remove reservations. “There said CLP leader Mallu Bhatti the trio when they escaped in its report, the state govern- Demanding implementation of Principal Chief Conservator may be no reservations in the Vikramarka. He said that the a car. "The car in which they ment told the HC that the provisions and legislations guar- of Forests R Sobha has future if we fail to start a move- Congress would derail the were travelling veered off the designs and the plans of the anteed by the Constitution in ordered field-level forest offi- ment against the BJP,” he said, efforts of BJP in this regard. The road at Sirur village of proposed Secretariat were true spirit for protection of cers to be prepared to imple- and added that the AICC had Congress would stand by the Raikode Mandal, killing yet to be prepared, prompt- tribal rights, thousands of ment Pattana Pragati pro- directed the party cadre to weaker sections, Vikramarka Somachary and injuring ing the court to issue direc- Adivasis congregated at Paderu gramme in municipalities on start a movement in the states said, and asked the people to Pavan and Bhramachary. tions for the submission of in Visakhapatnam on the lines of recently held Palle for protection of reservations. participate in the dharna in large Brahmachary is an ex-convict the detailed designs, plans Wednesday for a public meet- Pragati to improve green “Both the BJP and TRS are numbers. Telangana Congress who has 32 cases against him. and budget estimates of the ing. cover in towns and cities. doing injustice to the weaker leaders held a meeting on The men who sustained proposed Secretariat. Adivasis from 11 mandals of She said that the Forest sections of the society at Wednesday at Gandhi Bhavan injuries were taken into cus- the agency area of Department should rise to Centre and State respectively,” to chalk out an action plan on tody by the Zaheerabad Visakhapatnam as well as from the occasion by distributing alleged TPCC president N the movement in the context of police," sources said, adding East and West Godavari, necessary saplings and extend Uttam Kumar Reddy. SC verdict on reservations. that Somachary had helped CBI opposes Srikakulam and Vizianagaram technical support for the pur- He said that Telangana Former Deputy CM Damodara the two who had forced the districts came together at the pose. Addressisng officers of Congress would stage a dharna Rajanarsimha, former MP V victim to get down from the Jagan’s plea Junior College grounds in Warangal and Karimnagar at Indira Park on February 16 Hanumantha Rao, former CLP bus at Pastapur crossroad. Paderu for the Adivasi The movement is gaining sis holding jobs reserved for forest circles here on to expose the injustice meted leader in Council Shabbir Ali, Continued from Page 1 Atmagaurava Sabha, a public momentum and the JAC plans adivasis. Wednesday, she said that pri- out by the BJP and TRS to the AICC secretary SA Sampath gathering to put forth demands to take it forward with aware- Addressing the meeting, ority should be given to rais- weaker sections. “The Congress Kumar and leaders from affili- In its counter, the CBI and assert their rights. ness campaigns and further Ramarao Dora, convener of the ing saplings in nurseries of had brought several laws to ated cells participated. Collectors get opposed the plea of the AP The Joint Action Committee protests. JAC, said: "Land and resource the forest department. She Chief Minister and urged for Protection of Rights of The JAC also raised con- grab in the Fifth Schedule asked them to give more pri- relief in HC in the court not to grant him Adivasis (JAC) demanded that cerns about the increasing region by the non-adivasis has ority to expansion of the exemption from personal the land held by non-adivasis number of tourist establish- increased over the past decade. avenue plantation, which is 3-YR OLD BOY DIES AFTER appearance. It told the High as properties and business ments held by the non-locals Despite protective legislation highly result-oriented. contempt... Court that the cases filed establishments in contraven- in the Araku Valley. They like 1 of 70 and PESA, little has She told them to take steps Continued from Page 1 against Jagan were of "grave tion of the Land Transfer Act allege that the presence of been done to protect our to natural restoration of the BREAKFAST, PARENTS... nature" and urged the court be reverted to the tribals. non-locals is destroying the rights." forest cover. She told them Continued from Page 1 tered. Investigations have In its report, the state gov- to dismiss the petitions. The protest by the adivasis pristine environment and the "Tourism is becoming a not to show any tardiness in begun. ernment told the HC that the Jagan has filed a total of 11 stemmed after seats in the culture in the valley, creating nuisance for us. Not only that, prevention of the encroach- In a complaint to the The Begumpet Police said designs and the plans of the petitions seeking exemption upcoming local body elec- an unsafe environment for adivasis only get daily wage ment of the forest lands and Begumpet Police, Narayana that food inspectors were sent proposed Secretariat were from personal appearance in tions were reserved for non- the women, and is intrusive to jobs or the lower rung employ- smuggling of timber. In Rao said that his child's death to the hotel and samples collect- yet to be prepared, prompt- the CBI court. adivasi communities in tribal their privacy. Among other ment at these establishments places where there are prob- was caused due to food poison- ed for analysis. Other depart- ing the court to issue direc- Counsel for the CBI sought area. The JAC had first protest- major demands put forth are: whereas the non-adivasis lems, she told them to take ing, soon after they had food at ments, including the health tions for the submission of time for filing of a counter in ed earlier in January same detection and deletion of ille- make profits out of it by hold- the support of the police and the Begumpet hotel. A case and sanitation department, the detailed designs, plans the cases during the last date and obtained a stay from the gally held ST certificates in the ing benami assets," he revenue personnel with the under Section 174 of CrPC among others, were also alert- and budget estimates of the of hearing. High Court on the elections. region, removal of non-adiva- added. help of the District Collectors. (suspicious death) was regis- ed about the complaint. proposed Secretariat. Jagan meets PM Modi, submits... Exodus from Telangana Congress likely soon Continued from Page 1 He sought early release of Rs The CM informed PM that 18,669 crore arrears owed by out of Rs 2,500 crore Continued from Page 1 ruling party at centre BJP to ers. The BJP may change its Jagan told the PM that the the Centre to fill the revenue- announced by the Centre for All the way the Congress may be affected protect their political future. If strategy in Telangana with the state government had spent Rs deficit of AP as per the AP construction of capital city, The party high command is severely in Telangana state from now they wait further they may lesson it learnt in Delhi. As part 3,320 crore on Polavaram Reorganisation Act, 2014. only Rs 1,000 crore were continuing the present leader- onwards. Some Congress leaders are face 'no vacancy board' of it, BJP may clear its stand in which the Centre was yet to Jagan brought to the notice released so far and sought ship though the party is facing even in these two par- regard to ruling TRS party to reimburse and sought early of PM that the state had early release of balance funds. severe loses at the ballot war. in touch with TRS and some other are ties. I think many attract Congress party leaders. release of the money. received only Rs 10,610 crore He brought to the notice of Many vexed leaders (first 12 in touch with BJP. They may quit in leaders may shift The BJP may not bank on its Jagan also stressed upon towards central grant this year, the PM that in backward dis- MLAs joined TRS) were leav- right time, it is learnt their loyalties in communal type politics in granting Special Status which is comparatively lower tricts like Bundelkhand, the ing the party one after the near future to TRS Telangana further as such Category (SCS) to AP pointing when compared with any year Centre was giving a grant of Rs other, but there is no response or BJP". things didn't work in Delhi. out that the 15th Finance and sought early disbursal of 4,000 per head but AP is get- from the state leadership or Rajagopal Reddy was got a bad "Telangana On the other All the way the Congress Commission had made it clear central grants. The CM ting only Rs 400 per head. party high command. Some name within the party. Congress too will hand, the BJP is may be affected severely in that there was no need for requested Modi to assist the He urged PM to take steps ferocious leaders like However, some of the party not open its account if already on its 'Operation Telangana state from now Finance Commission to make state government financially for the shifting of AP High Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy leaders fear about the condition the conditions continue in Lotus' in the state. The BJP may onwards. Some Congress lead- recommendation on granting for the early completion of Court to Kurnool and issue made an outburst regarding of the party thinking that it similar manner like Delhi speed up its Operation Lotus in ers are in touch with TRS and SCS to any state and the SCS Kadapa steel plant, directions to Union Law and sad state of Telangana party. may affect on their political Congress. Many of our leaders Telangana state keeping the some other are in touch with issue solely lies with the Ramayapatnam port and Justice Ministry accordingly in But there is no response from future. One of the leaders on are looking at other parties par- Delhi election result concen- BJP. They may quit in right Centre. Krishna-Godavari linkage. this regard. the high command. More so, condition of anonymity said ticularly ruling TRS party and trating on Congress party lead- time, it is learnt. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13, 2020 nation 05

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PNS n NEW DELHI to revive Cong: Moily A grand welcome has been planned for US President Kejriwal elected PNS n BENGALURU ously. They thought that they Donald Trump on his first state should not divert their votes, visit to India later this month. leader of AAP Expressing concern over the our own votebanks which nor- Chacko quits as Delhi The visit comes five months legislature party Congress debacle in the Delhi mally used to come to us, have after he joined Prime Minister Assembly elections, senior gone to AAP," he said. Narendra Modi at the "Howdy, NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party party leader M Veerappa Moily Moily said the Congress is Congress in-charge Modi!" event in Houston, chief Arvind Kejriwal has been said on Wednesday the time to concerned and worried about Texas. elected as the leader of the AAP NEW DELHI: Congress Delhi in-charge PC act is now as he called for a the humiliating defeat in Chacko tendered his resignation from his Mr Trump, along with First legislature party in the "surgical action" to revive the Delhi, adding, "it's a lesson Lady Melania Trump, will Assembly by the MLAs on post on Wednesday to party interim outfit. The Congress drew a which we have to learn." President Sonia Gandhi. The resignation arrive for a two-day India visit Wednesday. Kejriwal was blank for the second time in a The focus now should be on on February 24. He will trav- elected unopposed during a comes a day after the party's dismal row and saw its vote share dip- reviving, rebuilding and reju- performance in the Delhi Assembly polls el to New Delhi and meeting at his residence with ping from 9.7 per cent in 2015 venating the party, he said. Ahmedabad in PM Modi's all the 62 MLAs. Senior party in which it scored a zero. This is the to 4.27 per cent this time. "The Congress requires total second resignation in the party following home state Gujarat. leader Manish Sisodia, also the Moily, a former union min- rejuvenation. You can't point Mr Trump will participate in MLA elect from Patparganj, its complete rout in the Assembly poll. On ister, argued that the Congress (fingers at) out one or two Tuesday evening, party State chief Subhash a huge joint public meeting proposed to make Kejriwal the could not perform because its leaders (for electoral setbacks), with PM Modi at a giant sta- leader of the legislative party. Chopra quit after owning the defeat. He said that he "votebanks have been trans- accountability will have to be could not do much for the party, and hence was leaving the post. dium, an event similar to the Along with the MLAs, election ferred to AAP as they thought taken by every "Howdy, Modi!" event held in in-charge Sanjay Singh and This is not the first time that Chacko has offered his resignation only he (AAP chief Arvind Congressman...rank and file," from the Delhi in-charge post. Last year also he had put in his the US. The event will be Patel Stadium which has a grand "Howdy, Modi!" event at campaign in-charge Pankaj Kejriwal) can defeat the BJP." Moily said. called "Kem Chho, Trump"; seating capacity of 1.10 lakh, Houston's NRG Stadium in Gupta were also in the meeting. papers, but was asked to stay on till the elections. After Tuesday's "That's how the people have "Now, this is the time to act poor showing, the rift within the party is now out in the open with "Kem Chho" is the Gujarati more than the Melbourne September last year, billed by come to that conclusion.. no for rejuvenation of the the first salvo coming from Sharmistha Mukherji on Twitter, who equivalent of "Howdy". Cricket Ground in Australia, the organisers as the largest- use in supporting Congress party. It has to be said "we should shut shop" while attacking former union minister Over one lakh people are the biggest cricket stadium in ever turnout for a foreign Maya loses power party; otherwise it will bene- revamped. Surgical P Chidambaram after he expressed happiness about the BJP's expected to attend the event. the world. Mr Trump will elected leader on US soil. The in her house due fit BJP," the former Karnataka action will have to dismal show in the Delhi Assembly elections. The Congress, The venue for "Kem Chho, inaugurate the stadium. Indian-Americans are also Chief Minister said. be taken so that it which ruled the state for 15 years, could not perform well in Trump" will be Ahmedabad's Over 50,000 Indian- potential voters for President to unpaid bill "We are concerned. Scenario starts yielding the the elections, and the local leaders were quick to put the newly- constructed Sardar Americans had attended the Trump. LUCKNOW: of Delhi is that people (voters) results," he added. blame on the central leaders. Congress leaders from Bahujan didn't take the Congress seri- former chief minister late Sheila Dikshit's camp Samaj attacked Chacko over leaking a letter written by Party That's how the people have come to her son Sandeep Dikshit, a two-time MP, in ‘Delhi people have Twitter blocks (BSP) that conclusion.. no use in supporting which he had alleged that "Chacko was president responsible for the death of the former Chief K'taka BJP Mayawati, Cong party; otherwise it will benefit BJP Minister, who was under immense pressure on Wednesday — M VEERAPPA MOILY, Congress Senior leader from the Delhi in-charge". shown light in this account morning, got to taste how it feels to lose power when the PNS n BENGALURU electricity to her house in regime of darkness’ Badalpur in Greater Noida was Social media giant Twitter SC judge recuses from hearing PNS n NEW DELHI has blocked the Karnataka disconnected due to non- payment of dues. The bill of Rs BJP's account for tweeting on 67,000 had not been paid and CPI(M) senior leader from people with "lib- power department spokesman plea on Omar’s detention Kashmir Yousuf Tarigami on eral views", the said that the disconnection had Wednesday took a dig at the party said on been done in a 'routine PNS n NEW DELHI Centre, asking it to notify Wednesday. exercise'. Mayawati's family Jammu and Kashmir as a cen- "It is members promptly deposited a Supreme Court judge Justice tral jail so that it no longer has unfortunate sum of Rs 50,000 after which MM Shantanagoudar on to enforce draconian laws like that our handle the power supply was re- Wednesday recused himself the PSA on its citizens. was locked out by Twitter for connected to her house. A from hearing a petition filed by JP Nadda Welcoming the AAP's vic- speaking the truth about lib- senior official of the power Sara Abdullah Pilot challeng- tory in the Delhi Assembly erals," tweeted BJP. department in Lucknow said ing the detention of her broth- calls Delhi elections, he said the people of BJP vowed that it will not that there was no politics in the er and former Jammu & the national capital have step back in its efforts to bring incident. "We are disconnecting Kashmir Chief Minister Omar party huddle shown some light in the tions in the Valley. out the truth in the public power supply wherever the bills Abdullah under the Public "regime of darkness". Likening Jammu and domain. "A big thanks for your are pending and this case was Safety Act. A bench headed by "AAP's victory was like a Kashmir to Tihar jail, he said, support and encouragement. just one of them. The power Justice N.V. Ramana and com- over poll loss hope in the current regime of "Jammu and Kashmir cannot Satymeva Jayate. Jai Hind," the supply has been restored." prising Justices Sanjiv Khanna PNS n NEW DELHI darkness," Tarigami said, con- have a Shaheen Bagh because political party said to its sup- and M.M. Shantanagoudar gratulating the people of Delhi. a Shaheen Bagh-like protest porters. However, it did not took up the plea for hearing. At A day after BJP was confined "We have no trust in the cannot happen in Tihar jail." specify for how long Twitter Man hidesh Rs 45 L the outset of the hearing, to just eight seats in the nation- government, but we trust the Shaheen Bagh in New Delhi blocked its account but tweet- foreign currency in Justice Shantanagoudar said "I Omar Abdullah's sister on Monday moved al capital, party president J.P. people of the country and has become the epicentre of ed again on Wednesday after am not participating in this the Supreme Court challenging his fresh Nadda on Wednesday has what happened yesterday in the protests against the Monday. It tweeted on groundnuts and food matter." The bench said the convened a party meeting to Delhi gives us hope," he added. Citizenship (Amendment) Act Monday, accusing Congress plea is likely to come up for detention order under Public Safety review the Delhi poll results. Addressing a press confer- as women with young children leaders Sonia, Manmohan, NEW DELHI: The Central Act.Senior advocate Kapil Sibal sought an Industrial Security Force (CISF) hearing on Thursday. Home Minister Amit Shah ence at the party office here, have been staging a sit-in Sushil Kumar Shinde and at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Omar Abdullah's sister on urgent hearing in the matter, and the top is likely to attend the meeting Tarigami attacked the Centre protest there for nearly two Vijay Bahuguna for "cheating" International Airport Monday moved the Supreme court agreed to consider this request along with BJP's Delhi in- over the continued restric- months. Dalits. apprehended a passenger Court challenging his fresh charge Prakash Javadekar and trying to smuggle Rs 45 lakh detention order under Public the party's state leadership. worth of international currency. Safety Act. Senior advocate under the provisions of the this Hon'ble Court for being This is the second huddle The passenger identified as Kapil Sibal sought an urgent Public Safety Act (under which set at liberty." after the elections got over. The Murad Alam was found to be hearing in the matter, and the their father also remains Sara contended that apart first was a late night meeting What procedure is followed on carrying the currency hidden top court agreed to consider detained), which could have no from the obvious fact that her on the day of the polling to inside groundnut shells, biscuit this request. application to one who has any- brother had disagreement with review the exit polls that pre- packets and other eatable Omar's sister termed the way been in custody over sev- the policies of the Centre, it is dicted BJP's loss. pleas seeking ban on outfits?: HC items.The security agency February 5 order under PSA as eral months in a state that was a lawful right of a citizen in a Sources say Wednesday's shared the video of the bust "unconstitutional", and said it under a complete lockdown." democracy (especially to a meeting will focus on the gap they made on microblogging blatantly violates fundamental Sara has urged the apex member of the opposition), it between BJP's predicted num- PNS n MUMBAI site Twitter. In the video, the rights. Sara Abdullah Pilot, in court to issue writ in the is submitted that all such bers according to its internal personnel are seen opening the the petition, said when her nature of Habeas Corpus com- observations were not sup- survey and the actual figure. The Bombay High Court on groundnut shells to remove brother's release was imminent, manding the authorities con- ported by any material BJP's internal survey predict- Wednesday sought to know rolls of currency tied together "the petitioner has shockingly cerned to produce "the person whether in the form of social ed a double-digit figure for from the Union government with a string. learnt about his new detention of the detenue forthwith before media posts or otherwise. the party. what procedure is followed before deciding a representation seeking ban on an outfit for alleged unlawful activities. A division bench of Justices ‘Indian armed forces at NGT forms panel to assess enhanced R V More and S P Tavade was hearing a petition filed by one Arshad Ali Ansari, seeking a cusp of transformation’ compensation to be paid by builder direction to the Maharashtra government and the Union authority to decide was the Sanstha's name cropped up in PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI based on sanctioned plan for Ministry of Home Affairs Union Ministry of Home some bmob blast cases in Girls and boys as young housing complex in the area of (MHA) to ban activities of the Affairs. The Union govern- Maharashtra and in the killings India's armed forces are at the as 10 and 12 years are The National Green Tribunal 10.98 acres complex with stip- right wing organisation Sanatan ment, however, told the court of rationalist Narendra cusp of transformation, Chief of being radicalised in the has constituted a committee to ulated open area, revised plan Sanstha. Ansari in his petition that the state government will Dabholkar and activist Govind Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat Valley, he said, assess the enhanced compensa- enforced after allotment apart- claimed he filed a representation have to first send a report on its Pansare. said on Wednesday, noting that describing it as a matter tion to be paid by a builder for ments to the applicants illegal- before the state and the central findings on the outfit, after "Members of the Sanatan proxy war and cross-border ter- construction in the green area ly deprived the applicants of government in September 2018, which the MHA will look into Sanstha have been arrested for rorism remained the key secu- of concern. “We have in a housing complex in and Forests, the Central their right to ecological services seeking that ban be imposed on the issue. "What is the proce- allegedly planting bombs in rity challenges facing India. got deradicalisation Gurgaon in violation of envi- Pollution Control Board and the as per the original plan as well the group under section 3 of dure that is normally followed? auditoriums at Thane and Gen Rawat also rejected crit- camps going on in our ronmental laws. Indian Institute of Forest as liability for compensation on the Unlawful Activities Show us that procedure," the Vashi," the plea said. The peti- icism that the armed forces are country” A bench headed by NGT Management, Bhopal. account of violation of law pro- Prevention Act. However, till court said and posted the peti- tion has sought a direction to suppressing the rights of the Chairperson Justice Adarsh "The committee appointed by hibiting change of common date there has not been any tion for further hearing on the state and the Centre to people in Jammu and Kashmir Kumar Goel formed a commit- this tribunal needs to go into the area to the detriment of envi- response. On Wednesday, the March 4. As per Ansari's plea, decide Ansari's representation and said required steps are country as it is necessary to iso- tee comprising representatives question whether in the light of ronment only to advance private state government informed the filed by advocate Rajesh at the earliest and ban the being taken keeping in view late people who are complete- of the Ministry of Environment the original Deed of Declaration profit," the bench said. bench that the competent Khobragade, the Sanatan Sanatan Sanstha. ground realities and the threats ly radicalised. Girls and boys as of terrorism in the union terri- young as 10 and 12 years are tory. Asked about his controver- being radicalised in the Valley, sial comments that India has he said, describing it as a mat- deradicalisation camps, he said ter of concern. "We have got Singapore Film Festival returns to capital after 2 years what he meant was classifica- deradicalisation camps going tion of people based on their on in our country." PNS n NEW DELHI of becoming a singer like her views and the impact of relent- At the conclave on Organised by the Singapore High Commission, idol and namesake — famous less efforts to deradicalise young Wednesday, Gen Rawat also It is good news for world cin- it will open with Singaporean filmmaker Taiwanese singer Fong FeiFei. people. talked about the need for pre- ema lovers as the much-loved Abbas Akbar's “Chennai 2 Singapore”. The "In the spirit of cultural "When I said camps — I ventive deradicalisation strate- Singapore Film Festival will be exchange, we wanted to share meant groups of people. The gies and how the Indian Army making its return to the capi- film is about an Indian filmmaker who travels with our friends in India these classification of people based on is running a number of schools tal after a gap of two years, all the way to Singapore in search for films that are meaningful to their views and the impact of in Kashmir as part of its starting February 21. investors who would finance his movie Singaporeans. It is a matter of relentless efforts to deradicalise outreach programme. The three-day festival, great pride for us to have seen young people. The word camp Talking about evolving a now in its fourth edition, will these home-grown works got misunderstood," he said regional security matrix, take place here at the Siri Fort scheme, is about a young cou- maker often credited with screened at international festi- during an interactive session Gen Rawat said devel- auditorium. It will screen fea- ple breaking off their wedding reviving the Singapore film vals. It shows that Singapore at a conclave organised by opments beyond India's ture and short films — three and giving up their new apart- industry in the 1990s. It is has stories to tell that can res- Times Now news channel. immediate each — followed by discussions ment. about a chef in Japan who trav- onate beyond our shores to In an address at the neighbourhood, and talks between filmmakers an Indian filmmaker who trav- and "Life As It Is". "'Life As It Is' is set during the els to Singapore to learn about international audiences. We Raisina Dialogue last such as in West and film critics. els all the way to Singapore in While "Melodi" is an award gathering of the family on the his deceased mother's past," hope that Delhi will enjoy the month, Gen Rawat Asia, may Organised by the Singapore search for investors who would winning film talking about a occasion of the grandmother's informed the organisers. films too," said Ong Chong said deradicalisa- impinge on High Commission, it will open finance his movie. lonely boy infatuated with his funeral. The short films will be For the closing day, the fes- Hui, First Secretary at the tion camps are the country's with Singaporean filmmaker Second day of the festival new neighbour, "BTO", which followed by a feature film -- tival will show "3688" directed Singapore High Commission. operating security Abbas Akbar's "Chennai 2 will have screening of three is named after Singapore's 'Ramen Teh' directed by Eric by Royston Tan. It is about a It will come to a close on in the interests. Singapore". The film is about short films — "Melodi", "BTO" Build-To-Order public housing Khoo, an award winning film parking attendant dreaming February 23. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION BJP formula to stay The party tested the swell factor of its polarisation agenda in Delhi and may still replicate it in Bengal, Bihar Policing the media ndoubtedly, the Delhi verdict has been a blowback to the hate rhetoric of the UBJP, which had pitched it to a national The electronic media is a major influencing factor in any election campaign. referendum on its identity politics. Affirmatively, it has swerved the axis back on governance But it appears to function beyond MCC. Rules need to be strengthened as the spine of a people’s mandate. But for the BJP, the religious polarisation and the vitu- perative campaign have worked the way it has wanted. Particularly in a literate, aware and urbane Delhi, the distillate of India as it were. First, uncomfortable as Delhiites might be, using the Shaheen Bagh protests over citizen- ship laws as a metaphor, it forced a binary conversation and picked up fence- sitters, those who gave it a vote surge and eight seats from a pre-poll estimate KK PAUL of two or a near wipeout. Delhi has, therefore, proved to the BJP that in the absence of a local governance or performance record and even without local faces, its s the din and dust of the bitter- ly fought elections in Delhi set- agenda has a speed-breaker narrative that did make the AAP sweat in the last tle down, it is time to take a clos- days of campaigning. And if this polarisation, with its most repugnant avatar, er look at one of the vitals of the has even given it an apology of a gain in Delhi, the BJP will use it in varying campaign. Conduct of free and Afair elections with “transparency” and a degrees, depending on its spin cycles in States. Second, each Opposition party, “level-playing” field for all are integral to any which is now tactically avoiding a confrontation with the BJP and refusing to democracy. This has also been highlighted bite the bait that only makes the latter look like the victim, is being compelled to in our Constitution and has been recognised as a part of its basic structure. In any elec- take a stand on the emotive issue of religion. Hence the rabid vigour of senior tion campaign, the media plays an impor- BJP leaders in pushing it. AAP has successfully turned religion into a jan dhar- tant role in dissemination of information ma of serving the people with its actions. But in public chants and rants, it coun- and, thus, enables the people to make a well- informed choice. In this context, at present, tered Jai Shri Ram with Jai Bajrangbali, using the image of Ram’s servitor Hanuman. the electronic media, both television and This is what the Congress did with the temple run of the Gandhi scions and social, on account of its phenomenal reach Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee did with her Jai Maa Kali slogans has virtually occupied the centre-stage and has become a major influencing factor in any during the Lok Sabha. India had so far reconciled itself to a secular public life election campaign. where ritualism was lived as a daily habit rather than an exhibitionist practice. At present, in addition to the The BJP has managed to overturn this paradigm, equating the dressing down Representation of the People Act, 1951, there of religion to disowning it as a shame, opening up the Hindu pantheon to appro- are certain provisions in the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, and the Indian Penal priation by various parties. Insidiously, the BJP has buttonholed majoritarian lib- Code that lay down the general parameters eralism and forced it to display some sort of identity on its sleeves. The politi- within which the system must operate. cal parties have no choice now but to play by the rules of this game. Religion, Besides these, the Election Commission of India (ECI) prescribes a Model Code of communal or caste factors is pro- continued to saturate the audi- country or a State; which does not tragically, is now the domain of tactical warfare. Why would the BJP give it up? Conduct (MCC), which is applicable to all hibited under election rules. (ii) ence with the offensive part of the extol the public to support any Third, by establishing religion as a key marker of political play, it has exiled sec- stakeholders, political parties, candidates as News broadcasters should strict- content for more than 24 hours candidate or does not criticise any ularism and Constitutional values to the domain and responsibility of civil soci- well as officials and the Government ly avoid reports that tend to pro- but neither the ECI nor the candidate in the constituency machinery on their role in the conduct of mote feelings of enmity or hatred NBSA reacted to the violation. going to polls, is not a violation ety. This separation is significant. For we may rave and rant about the BJP’s socio- elections. MCC is the essential rulebook that among the people on grounds of An equally serious problem of any guidelines.” cultural pollutants, stage protests and sit-ins but there’s no political space for has to be adhered to in letter and spirit. Any religion, race, caste, community, THE CHAIRMAN OF that remains unresolved so far In other words, both the ECI civil movements. These work up a bigger pressure no doubt and may effect a violation can draw the ire of not only the region or language.” (iii) The ECI exists during multi-phase polling. and the NBSA appear to have ECI but also invite judicial intervention. is required to monitor the broad- THE NBSA IS A In such cases, it often happens given up on the main point, change in the long-term but in five-year timelines of electoral politics, that dis- While MCC had evolved over the years, its casts from the time elections are that the 48-hour embargo may which in many cases would course will be cautiously side-stepped by each political party in campaign duels real impact was felt for the first time dur- announced until the conclu- FORMER JUDGE OF have commenced in one con- mean an erosion of fair play and with the BJP. In that sense, the latter has coopted all parties into developing cam- ing the tenure of former Chief Election sion. Violations are to be report- THE SUPREME stituency while full-scale cam- level-playing field. This existing Commissioner TN Seshan. But it appears ed to the NBSA for action under paign continues in other areas practice needs a focussed atten- paign strategies on its terms, herding them into Centre-Right positions. that the electronic media, in general terms, their regulations. Thus, the COURT WITH scheduled to go to polls later. tion by a group of experts so as How then will the BJP relook its strategies or the Opposition reorient itself in still remains beyond the MCC. NBSA does not take cognisance SEVERAL SENIOR With news channels enjoying to ensure that no unfair advan- such a scenario, in Bihar and Bengal, particularly the latter as it is still the most When the concept of MCC was evolv- of the violation, if any, unless RETIRED IAS unlimited reach, the 48-hour tage is taken by any candidate. feisty vanguard against its divisive politics and a liberal bastion? Bihar has a 17 ing in the 1960s, it was only the print media reported by the ECI. embargo appears to be observed According to the rules, the and the radio that dominated the scene. As In the recently-concluded OFFICERS AND more in breach. In this context, NBSA does not act till informed per cent Muslim population but the BJP ally and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish such, reportage was left to the Press Council election campaign in Delhi, in 2019, the ECI in its manual of by the ECI, which may not Kumar is compromised by circumstance, unable to snap his symbiotic link so of India (PCI), which issued detailed guide- two cases pertaining to the DIPLOMATS AS MCC had stated that “in an era inform at all. What can be the lines in 1996 on election-related reporting. Members of Parliament (MPs) MEMBERS BESIDES of wide reach of electronic media way out ? At present, the funda- close to the State polls. He is supporting CAA and knows the Muslim vote con- During the last few decades, advancements stand out. In both cases, the ECI in the country, it is impossible to mental principles and rules of solidates around Lalu Prasad’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Even then he has in information technology have virtually rev- proceeded to act under the OTHER EXPERTS. block any matter being covered self-regulation of NBSA are quite 45 per cent of the State’s vote pie comprising extremely backward castes (EBCs), olutionised the channels for dissemination MCC, though in a limited THEIR HANDS NEED on electronic media in a specif- open-ended. These need to be the Mahadalits and women. Besides, he has a legacy of governance that is dif- of information and the way they reach out manner. While no FIR was ic area, State or constituency.” amended so as to strengthen the to the people. In this context, apart from the registered (not even by the TO BE Elaborating further, it was institution by giving it a statuto- ficult to overlook for the BJP, which doesn’t have a saleable face. Post the Delhi television channels, guidelines with respect police), it deprived the MPs of held by the NBSA that “the ry backing. In case of prima facie verdict, the BJP could attempt to find a Shaheen Bagh-like metaphor in protests to the use of social media during election their status as star campaigners. STRENGTHENED SO media would be entitled to violations, NBSA should be able at Gaya but wouldn’t want to overplay it given Nitish’s deep discomfort over pro- campaigns are also issued by the ECI. At the same time, they were also AS TO BRING IN broadcast electioneering with to act independently. The chair- Separately, on the lines of the PCI, the debarred from campaigning regard to a contesting candidate man of the NBSA is a respected filing-based policies. It is in Bengal though that the BJP may play hard, consid- National Association of Broadcasters, which for varying durations. SOBRIETY AS WELL of a particular party in one State, former Judge of the Supreme ering Mamata has stuck her neck out stridently against the otherisation of the is a voluntary organisation, too, issued It may appear to be a case of AS RATIONALITY IN irrespective of the fact that trans- Court with several senior retired minorities. Besides, Bengal has a sizeable 27 per cent Muslim votepie against guidelines for private television channels in shooting the messenger but in mission would be seen in other IAS officers and diplomats as 2011 for election-related broadcasts. During this case, the messenger did not THE CONTENT, States.” It was further held that “so members besides other experts. which the BJP will look to consolidate every Hindu vote. The anxieties of Partition a campaign, monitoring is expected to be happen to be an innocent carri- RAISING THE long as the broadcast of the Their hands need to be strength- are latent in Bengal and the BJP will be looking at playing up the subterranean undertaken by the News Broadcasting er. Offensive words were spoken election-related programme in ened so as to bring in sobriety as memory by hook or by crook. Besides, as a border State that has suffered infil- Standards Authority (NBSA). at a gathering but competition- CREDIBILITY OF THE State ‘Y’ is not used for promot- well as rationality in the content, Some of the important guidelines are as driven channels ensured that INSTITUTION ing or attacking any specific raising the credibility of the insti- tration and where refugees have been regularised as votebanks, the fear of the follows: (i) News broadcasters must not the content reached not only candidate in State ‘X’, there can be tution. Muslims has worked. In the developing two-party matrix at the State level, the broadcast any form of “hate speech” or other every nook and corner of the no objection. Covering a gener- (The writer is a former minuscule CPI(M) and Congress vote has already migrated to the BJP, shoring obnoxious content that may lead to incite- country but also became subject al event relating to a political Governor and Senior Advisor at ment of violence or promote public unrest of comment internationally. party, which is relevant and of the Pranab Mukherjee up its percentage as a key Opposition player. Mamata, like Kejriwal, has learnt or disorder as election campaigning based on Almost all television channels common interest across the Foundation) her lessons in realpolitik but the question is how fiery a tigress she chooses to become. The BJP for sure is luring her. S O U N D BITE

We have moved into a new kind The 2011 Cricket World The Taliban has to demon- Scenario of Delhi is that peo- Deal? Or no deal? of politics, we should be careful Cup win is etched in my strate real will and ability to ple didn't take the Congress as a party and we are. We should mind like it just happened deliver a reduction in violence seriously. They thought that Trump came to power telling his voters how the world, India not lose sight of the fact that you yesterday. Still get to make any progress towards they should not divert their included, treated the US unfairly. Will he get his trade pact? (people) build leaders who are goosebumps thinking a lasting and sustainable votes. Our own votebanks strong and have support. about that night. peace solution in Afghanistan. have gone to AAP. onald Trump’s bestselling book is titled, Trump: The Art of the Deal. But BJP general secretary Master blaster NATO chief Senior Congress leader Dafter he surprised everyone, possibly —Ram Madhav —Sachin Tendulkar —Jens Stoltenberg —M Veerappa Moily even himself, and became the 45th President of the US, he has found it difficult to even locate a canvas on which he can paint his master- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR piece. Much of the global peace dividend of the past 75 years following World War II has, Good sense prevails An experiment against polarisation True work rewards thanks to the US, given access to its Sir — This refers to the editorial, his refers to the editorial, “AAP ki Dilli” (February 12). Sir — This refers to the editori- immense market to countries across the world. “AAP ki Dilli” (February 12). The The people of Delhi have proved that Chief Minister al, “AAP ki Dilli” (February 12). Trump and many of his core supporters believe victory of the Aam Aadmi Party TArvind Kejriwal is not a terrorist but a patriot. Twice The juggernaut of the Aam that this access has been granted “unfairly.” (AAP) in Delhi has made it abun- in successive Lok Sabha and Assembly rounds, Delhi has Aadmi Party (AAP) has pul- dantly clear that dirty politics sur- voted with instructive schizophrenia, endorsing Prime verised the BJP and the Congress Take the example of China, which is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the US’ rounding religion-based hate Minister Narendra Modi unreservedly at the Centre, effu- and romped home at the Delhi benevolence. It has not been given reciprocal rights to American companies in speeches that are directed towards sively rejecting him in favour of Kejriwal for the State. election this time. The Kejriwal its home turf and has indeed become a strategic threat to the US. India, too, has particular groups, communal The number of those who vote bigamously depend- Government has shown to the been a beneficiary of such benevolence. For years, we have gained from its polarisation, demonising Pakistan ing on the election must remain astoundingly high. The world how a democratic and rabid war-mongering cannot resounding verdict for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sug- Government should function. A Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) scheme that allowed a certain amount cut ice, especially in an environ- gests that while Modi remains unchallenged nationally, a Government of the people should of duty-free imports. But Trump’s trade negotiators nullified that and with some ment of unemployment and eco- credible regional dare to him can hold ground. Kejriwal’s parts of the city. It's clear by now that when it comes to be exclusively for their welfare. justification, too. Given that the US claims that India is hardly a “developing econ- nomic doom. In prevailing times, second sweep of Delhi demonstrates just this. Just as in State issues, the public takes a very careful decision before In today’s era, it is common people need jobs, want a quick Bihar in 2015, the BJP appeared desperate enough to grab choosing the Government. With a misplaced Plan A and practice for any Government to omy” and a part of the G20, we have been declared ineligible for such benefits. revival of the economy, security Delhi and resorted to the ugliest tricks in the book. Its cam- no Plan B, the BJP’s crushing defeat was inevitable. As tax the people too much and Trump also believes that India has some extremely protectionist trade rules, high and peace, which the BJP has paign was littered with personal slander against opponents, the AAP celebrates, its strategist Prashant Kishor would amass money at their expense. rates of customs and excise on goods. His go-to refrain has been for the American failed to deliver. So despite all the cheap attempts to communalise matters, bellicose intim- most likely have moved to mulling what next. While the exchequer swells with provocations, Delhiites chose the idation of the minorities who were, through the canvass- Padmini Raghavenra money, authorities do little work motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, whose imported big two-wheelers agenda of development over divi- ing, also the lead act of the anti-CAA protests in various Secunderabad to better the lives of the people. have been subjected to some harsh duties. But with India’s economy in the dol- sive politics, thus sending a strong It is here that the Kejriwal drums, what access can it offer to companies in the US is the moot question. message to the “party with the dif- Government made a difference. ference.” (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal international attention and crit- mile delivery of welfare ser- Its primary objective was people’s So as Trump heads to India for a State visit, a deal may be on the cards. Kajal Chatterjee worked on improving his public icism. vices, thus impacting the lives of welfare and it put its surplus to Logically, it would primarily focus on defence where India is seen as a bulwark Kolkata persona. He shed his confronta- Instead, Kejriwal relied upon the women and the poor. good use. Once a political party against Chinese expansionism. But what about trade? India may possibly do a tionist angry young man image to the development plank. His poli- The writer’s sage advice to is voted to power, it should never Walk ahead with caution enter people’s drawing room con- cies on health and education Kejriwal on challenges that lie forget its primary duty to people bit of a reversal against the increasingly protectionist and import-substitution route versations. This was evident from helped him regain power. His ahead of him merits some serious because the seat of governance is that the Government has been following. But Indian negotiators are as stubborn the fact that he kept himself Government also ensured free attention. Most importantly, AAP built by them. as American ones and even though Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sir — This refers to the article, aloof from all controversies sur- water and internet facilities, needs the support of the Central TK Nandanan “Kejriwal reinvented himself to rounding the Citizenship cheap electricity and other such Government and the Lieutenant Chennai may sign some papers, the impact of what those papers say and how they will win Delhi” (February 12) by Amendment Act (CAA) and the services like the installation of Governor to fulfil promises. be operationalised eventually will possibly be similar to the papers Trump signed Kalyani Shankar. Learning from Shaheen Bagh protests, both of CCTV cameras. The AAP Azhar A Khan Send your feedback to: with Kim Jong-Un of North Korea. past mistakes, Aam Aadmi Party which drew national as well as Government also enured last Rampur [email protected] HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Reinvigorate the POINTCOUNTERPOINT I SALUTE THE PEOPLE OF DELHI WHO HAVE SET AN SIR, HAS INC INDIA OUTSOURCED THE TASK OF medical sector EXAMPLE TO OTHER STATES THAT WILL HOLD THEIR DEFEATING BJP TO STATE PARTIES? IF NOT, WHY ELECTIONS IN 2021 AND 2022. ARE WE GLOATING OVER AAP VICTORY? The Government has paved the way to institute a —CONGRESS VETERAN —CONGRESS LEADER separate regulatory body for medical devices. It must walk an extra mile to device regulatory provisions, too P CHIDAMBARAM SHARMISHTHA MUKHERJEE Rise of the new plebs

NIKHILESH TIWARI The success of the AAP lays the ground for a new political discourse that can probably ccording to a recent survey conducted by Anna University, recast Indian politics within an eclectic frame but it needs to tread its course cautiously only one in five ventilators used in hospitals across Tamil ANadu has been certified safe for use by biomedical engi- neers. Further, findings showed that at least 35 per cent of the medical equipment used in hospitals did not pass calibration tests. While we do not have concrete data on complications and deaths caused by malfunctioning equipment, it is not hard to imagine a scenario where treatments are prescribed based on faulty readings, leading to catastrophic consequences. This scenario is all too common in States across the country. The lack of a regulatory framework for medical devices is the main reason behind this laxity. At present, only 23 categories of med- ical devices are regulated by the Central Drugs Standard Control ANISH MOHIT Organisation. India will not be able to deliver efficient health- VR KUMAR care unless it regulates the rest of the devices. According to industry associations, the Niti Aayog’s pro- iterally, the word “pleb” means an posal to institute a separate regulatory body for medical devices ordinary person, a commoner or was long overdue. While the industry awaits a full draft of the someone from the lower rung of soci- 41-page document to be uploaded in the public domain, peo- ety. The word has often been widely ple in the medical device manufacturing industry have used to indicate just that whenever Lthere has been any sort of a mass upheaval. The expressed their desire for central regulatory provisions. Any reg- thumping and resounding victory of the Aam ulatory provision, if implemented correctly, will give the indus- Aadmi Party (AAP) in the just-concluded elec- try a clear idea of the legal requirements that need to be fol- tions in Delhi echoes this word, though with lowed in a centrally-regulated market. a correction. Here, the term “pleb” has come Impact of Ayushman Bharat: Even as this healthcare to reflect new politics, raising reassurances as scheme has successfully completed a year, the medical device well as concerns. AAP’s victory brings forth a industry remains at a nascent stage. However, the National Health combination of “caste” and “class” elements, a Protection scheme has led to an increase in patient pool as well mix of governance and belongingness that pre- as bed capacity. Thus, the medical device industry is all set to vents its categorisation simply as another form become one of the biggest beneficiaries, especially in categories of middle class politics, an urbane political phenomenon. like instruments and equipment and disposables and consum- There were two theories around which the ables. A shift in disease burden also means that certain cate- electoral narrative in Delhi was constructed. gories like diagnostic equipment will witness greater growth than First was the question of governance and sec- others. If the scheme is implemented effectively, India can expect ond of identity. Both were invoked variedly and a compound annual growth rate of at least 30 per cent over were widely discussed by opposite sides. The the next three years. first narrative was debated the most. It relat- At present, the country imports over 80 per cent of its med- ed to the model of governance around which ical devices and the Government has made its intention clear AAP mobilised the voter’s sentiment. It sought to make India one of the global hubs for medical devices, both to attract the attention of the voters by in manufacturing and distribution. This move will attract investors, focussing on various popular welfare schemes such as mohalla clinics, clean water, free bus both Indian and overseas. The lack of predictability has been rides, safety of women and legalising colonies one of the biggest factors that has been holding back invest- among other issues. Rather than engaging in Shah, party president JP Nadda, Union either violently or in a subtle manner but can- ment in local manufacturing. an exclusively bi-partisan hate exchange, it con- Ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, not simply be erased. Implementation: According to the Ministry of Health and centrated and crafted a campaign that was Prakash Javadekar and Chief Ministers Yogi This understanding needs to consider a Family Welfare, medical devices are regulated under the Drugs aimed at projecting its governance model. In Adityanath and Nitish Kumar as the election common sense that flows underneath the vox and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Medical Device Rules 2017. the course of such a campaign, AAP succeed- campaigners for the 2020 Delhi Assembly elec- populi of Delhi. Even though it resembles polit- The industry is awaiting an official announcement to migrate ed in dismissing predictions made by various tion, it believed that it could split the AAP’s ical conservatism, it is couched within a wide to an independent medical device Act. If the Government is intent political pundits. vote bank. THOUGH AAP HAS variety of day-to-day vocabulary of politics that on regulating medical devices under a separate regulatory body, Commentators argued that the electoral BJP’s Delhi MP Parvesh Verma even MADE AN simultaneously harbours fear for the other and it has to fast track its implementation. It must clear the air on promises made by the AAP were utopian in called Chief Minister Kejriwal a “terrorist.” at the same time rejects any kind of politics nature. To cite an example, sociologist Anand Shah branded him a liar and alleged that the IMPRESSIVE that rests solely on violent and communal this matter. This will give the healthcare sector a clarity on future Kumar (2013) pointed out that regional par- Kejriwal Government in Delhi failed to fulfil nationalist rant. The success of AAP leaves regulation. Manufacturers will also be able to obtain licences ties had predicted that AAP would have no the promises of installing 15 lakh CCTV cam- ENTRY INTO residue for a new political imaginary that could under a streamlined framework. Local manufacturing can be electoral future as it was ignorant about the eras, procuring 5,000 DTC buses, opening ELECTORAL probably recast Indian politics within an encouraged and, thus, lead to a reduction in the costs incurred complexities of Indian society and politics. 1,000 schools, regularising temporary work- eclectic frame, fusing the narrative of gover- due to imports. Further, more hospitals will be able to procure Other observers called AAP leaders a bunch ers and providing free wi-fi. He went to the POLITICS, IT IS nance and nationalism. It may redefine con- devices and improve infrastructure. Patients, too, will be able of inexperienced power-hungry people, who extent of comparing him with Adolf Hitler. servatism via technologies of governance, rep- to benefit due to better diagnoses and treatments. Overall, it gave up the Jan Lokpal movement to gain Despite the high decibel campaign, the BJP NOT CERTAIN resenting more sections through negotiation will help India move closer to achieving universal health cov- power. However, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind neither had a manifesto nor could it succeed WHETHER THIS between imagined majorities and those mak- erage in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Kejriwal effectively responded to them by say- in projecting a dominant face against Kejriwal. ing the idea of nation itself more inclusive. It is equally important to ensure that the regulatory body ing, “Our politics is not for power, we want This was something that it attempted at dur- SORT OF INROADS However, it is difficult to talk about the power to change the politics.” Thus, the State ing the national elections by making Prime future. Though AAP has made an impressive has competent bio-medical engineers, technocrats, scientists, was seen as an instrument to effect qualitative Minister Modi its prime ministerial candidate CAN BE REPEATED entry into electoral politics, it is not certain lab technicians, clinicians and surgeons on its panel. The range changes to ensure safety for the weaker sec- and turning the elections into more or less a IN OTHER STATES whether this sort of inroads can be repeated of medical devices is quite vast and they must not be seen tions, access to necessary services, particular- presidential form of battle. in other States with the same agenda and pro- through the lens of drugs and cosmetics as medical devices ly health and education. Successive election However, the BJP’s nationalistic agenda of WITH THE SAME grammes. Besides, it will be difficult for it to do not have any systemic effect/pharmacological actions. results have cemented these claims. merging “culture” and “religion” with “nation- move on with these ambiguous and simplis- Improper implementation can have adverse consequences. However, the success of the AAP and the fail- alism” and seeking electoral success based on AGENDA AND tic perspectives, particularly on core structur- Lack of regulation will lead to unscrupulous manufacturers tak- ure of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) provide vote divisions was effectively countered by the PROGRAMMES. al questions of caste and land among others. ing advantage of the loopholes. They may end up manufactur- a cue to the second narrative that has been AAP, which focussed exclusively on develop- As was argued by SP Shukla, AAP refus- ing low-grade equipment, which will worsen the state of health- more subtle than the loud narrative of gover- ment issues like water, power, school, mohal- BESIDES, IT WILL es to see the current situation as part of a his- care. To play it safe, the Government can start experimenting nance. la clinics, sewer and free ride scheme for BE DIFFICULT FOR torical process that started long ago. Its con- with just a handful of new devices in the market and see if the Beneath the visible electoral stunt between women. Further, AAP also successfully ensured cern is short-term. Its focus is myopic. And it the AAP and the BJP and the decimation of that it does not fall prey to the anti-Hindu/pro- IT TO MOVE ON stops short of any radical analysis or measure. transition is smooth. Meanwhile, it can seek expertise of the the Congress as a non-player, the elections minority image that was successfully used by But responses amid the Delhi elections are players in this industry to draft the Bill. Once it is drafted and were also about a competition between gov- the BJP in other State elections. WITH AMBIGUITY noteworthy. They need to be thought of as approved by various stakeholders, it can be passed in Parliament. ernance and identity, the latter being vigorous- This, in a sense could be read in Kejriwal’s signposts of the changing nature of the polit- This will ensure that the regulatory environment is fair and strong, ly articulated as a ferment of nationalism. For chanting of Hanuman Chalisa or his temple ON CASTE AND ical discourse in the Indian context. encouraging positive growth in the industry and bolster the the BJP, it was a prestigious election as it visits. However, more than appeasement, it LAND ISSUES (Mohit Kumar is an Assistant Professor at Government’s “Make in India” campaign. believed it could dismantle the AAP and repeat points to the indispensability of a politics of Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi; (The writer is founder and director of an online the Modi wave. By trooping in Prime Minister belongingness, prevalence of a politics of Anish VR is a Phd Research Scholar at the medical store) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit national identity, one that can articulate University of Hyderabad) An invisible air pollution crisis FOREIGN EYE COPD is often overlooked but is a serious health threat. Given that pollution is one of the leading causes of this ailment, the Government must roll out specific and targetted programmes that can mitigate its prevalence party in the just-concluded elections resources. According to a report by tiative, volunteers of the health in Delhi. None of the contesting par- the National Commission for department can visit households, ties touched upon this issue in a Macroeconomics and Health conduct spirometry tests, take not- detailed manner. (NCMH), India already spends ings and, thus, identify the disease The spectacular win of the Aam `32,000 crore annually for treating before it takes a heavy toll. THERE’S NO Aadmi Party (AAP), too, hinged on COPD patients. This shows the dis- The “Health at your Doorstep” a host of other issues and had little ease burden, both health wise and on initiative of the Government will go QUICK FIX to do with air pollution. The ruling the economy as well. a long way in restoring faith of the The flaw at the heart of party, too, does not have any clue as Given these difficult conditions, people and help them understand Boris Johnson’s policies is SRIRAJ to how it can rein in runaway pol- the Government must roll out a com- the importance of health parame- that Britain’s unequal KOTA lution levels. All of this points prehensive programme that is direct- ters. Based upon the success of this spike in chronic obstructive towards a grim healthcare scenario ed specifically towards respiratory pilot programme, it can be rolled economy is a product of pulmonary disease (COPD), for the citizens of Delhi in the days diseases that are triggered due to any out in other States, too. Efforts of Conservative thinking that Acoupled with an increase in to come. As the Central and the State kind of pollution. The programme the authorities and the Government remains fundamentally asthma attacks, is a cause for con- Governments flounder with their must factor in threat factors, diagno- will be useful only when they unchanged. Too many cern. Both diseases are soon to policies that are ineffective in main- sis challenges and identify risk fac- translate to saving the lives of the become new indicators for spiraling taining a healthy air quality, the tors, too. Tests and diagnosis are an people. This should be the main announcements appear not pollution levels, especially in the young and the elderly continue to has failed to take immediate reme- As the national capital heads into important aspect for treatment. focus of any Government initiative. to be about redistributing National Capital Region (NCR). spend more time in hospitals. dial measures. To understand the ICU, thanks to worsening ambient Many patients suffering from COPD The Government must constantly power but a chance to One reason for the worsening health Diseases such as bronchitis, extent of the issue, the Government air quality, the authorities have escape detection until it’s too late. assess the efficacy of its pro- deride “metropolitan” of the citizens is the deteriorating Air COPD and lung cancer have a direct must commission a fact-finding remained a mute spectator as the vic- Diagnosis that establishes the grammes and quantify how many London. Lurking behind his Quality Index (AQI) levels. This can relationship with the air people panel to quantify the loss to health tims themselves. There is an urgent presence of COPD includes spirom- lives have been saved. These figures be gauged from the fact that the breathe. Apart from this, every year and commerce due to pollution lev- need to galvanise the concerned etry tests which are not usually will help prove the success of the rhetoric is an attempt to World Health Organisation (WHO) during winters, there is a noticeable els. Surely, the panel will come up departments into action before the available in many hospitals and pri- initiative as well. Pollution is here move past Brexit and the specifies 60 as the advisable limit in jump of at least 30 per cent in with some shocking numbers. This price for inaction becomes too much mary healthcare centres. To get a to stay but we can reduce the toll it UK’s defiant stance in trade urban areas for AQI. But Delhi con- patients with respiratory complaints is evident from the fact that a recent to bear and takes the form of a pub- grip on respiratory disorders, the takes. Specific and targetted initia- talks to return to business sistently shows an AQI of 400 or even arising due to air pollution. With study by an NGO showed that near- lic health emergency. State Government in Delhi can tives that are quantifiable can do as usual — but with no say more on most days. people becoming a victim of the ly 100,000 children under five years So, what is ailing India, especial- start a door-to-door healthcare ini- just that. Interestingly, air pollution was specter of worsening air quality, it is of age succumb to severe air pollu- ly Delhi? Respiratory diseases, espe- tiative that is specially aimed at chil- (The writer is an environmental for voters than before. not on the agenda for any political puzzling as to why the Government tion every year. cially COPD, come hard on financial dren and the elderly. Under this ini- journalist) (The Guardian editorial) HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE I-T Dept to share taxpayers' Banks should ‘deeply involve' those under formal system: Prez PAN, other data with Sebi PNS n PUNE Applauding banks for their PNS n NEW DELHI Name and PANs of partners efforts to bring in large in partnership firm and LLPs, unbanked population of the Cabinet nod to The Income Tax Department KYC information contained in country into the formal finan- will share all taxpayers' data IT Return like email id, mobile cial system, President Ram Major Ports like PAN information with number, address, IP address Nath Kovind on Wednesday Authority Bill Sebi in order to help the capi- appearing on the acknowl- said the challenge now is to tal market regulator in its edgement of the filed IT "deeply involve" those who NEW DELHI: The Cabinet has probe against various entities, Return, financial particulars of have been brought into the given its nod to Major Ports including those involved in the business as filed in ITR and fold. Authority Bill that will replace a 1963 law governing 'stock market manipulation', an The sharing of information will be under tax audit report, including Speaking at the golden official order has said. income from trading in secu- jubilee celebration of the country's 12 major ports, three broad heads: request-based Union Minister Mansukh Lal The Central Board of Direct rities, bank account details. National Institute of Bank Mandaviya said on Taxes (CBDT), which frames exchange of data, suo moto and Other details like transac- Management (NIBM), he said its operations is by bringing parity in ownership of finan- Wednesday. The approval was policy for the tax department, automatic tions reported by entities the progress of the country more people into the ambit of cial assets. accorded at a meeting of the had issued an order in this con- deducting tax at source and depends on the contribution of formal financial system, he Stating that banks are ful- Union Cabinet chaired by text on February 10 under collecting tax at source (TCS) the collective economic said. crum of our economic system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. section 138 (1) of the I-T Act. nance of confidentiality, mech- will be provided. and any other information strength of the poor and urged "Deep involvement of those he said they have played a ster- "At present the ports are The sharing of information anism for safe preservation of Under the request-based considered necessary for Sebi banks to not leave any citizen at the bottom of ladder ling role in fuelling the coun- governed by a ports law of will be under three broad data and weeding out after exchange data, the order said, will be shared, it said. behind. requires display of empathy try's economic growth. 1963. The Cabinet today has heads: request-based exchange usage. the tax department will share Under the automatic "The challenge before us is and compassion by Bankers. Kovind said, as the country approved the Major Ports of data, suo moto and automat- The CBDT said under the PAN (permanent account exchange of data, information to deeply involve those includ- This needs greater engage- aims to become a USD 5 tril- Authority Bill that will be ic. suo moto exchange, informa- number) information that contained in Form 61 (decla- ed. I would urge all of you to ment on part of banks with our lion economy, the banking introduced in Parliament and The two organisations are tion such as list of scrutiny includes date of application or ration to be filed by a person think of financial products underprivileged population sector has to start preparing for replace the existing law," expected to ink a cases marked as having evasion creation for PAN, name of who has agricultural income which meet the needs of those and attitudinal change towards the next big leap. Shipping Minister Mandaviya Memorandum of or violation related to 'stock father or husband, date of and is not in receipt of any at the bottom of the ladder," them," he said. This mainly involves "bank- said. He said the proposed law Understanding (MoU) soon in market manipulation' and any birth or date of incorporation, other income chargeable to Kovind said. The president also asked ing with the unbanked" and is aimed at enhancing the order to implement the deci- other information considered photograph, signature (name income tax) will be provided to The best way for a bank to banks to take proactive mea- "securing the unsecured", he overall efficiencies of the sion and chalk out modalities necessary for Sebi (Securities of the signatory incase of non- Sebi by the taxman. gain market depth and de-risk sures to bring greater gender added. ports. of exchange of data, mainte- and Exchange Board of India), individual). Rs 45 lakh in DBS evacuates Sensex rallies Competition Commission's foreign 350 pts, Nifty currency 300 employees as 12,200 DG now has flexibility PNS n MUMBAI Gold drops Rs 128, PNS n NEW DELHI tigation. seized nCov case surfaces Extending its gains for the sec- silver prices With the latest amendment, PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n SINGAPORE ond session, market bench- plunge Rs 700 The Competition Commission the CCI has removed these fet- mark Sensex rallied 350 points NEW DELHI: Gold fell Rs 128 of India's probe arm Director ters, in light with a Supreme The CISF has seized Rs 45 Singapore's largest bank DBS on on Wednesday, propelled by to Rs 41,148 per 10 grams on General (DG) now has more Court's decision, Karan Singh lakh worth of foreign curren- Wednesday evacuated 300 staff HUL, ICICI Bank, Kotak Wednesday in the national flexibility in carrying out inves- Chandhiok, Partner and Head cy hidden in cooked meat from its head office here and Bank, RIL and HDFC Bank capital amid fall in global tigations, with latest amend- of Competition at law firm pieces, peanuts and sealed told them to work from home amid a positive trend in glob- prices of the yellow metal, ment to regulations. Chandhiok & Mahajan, said. biscuit packets from a passen- after an employee was found to al equities. according to HDFC Securities. Under the existing frame- "In 2017, the Supreme Court ger at the Delhi airport, offi- be infected with the deadly The 30-share BSE gauge "Spot gold of 24 karat in Delhi work, cases where there is in Excel Crop Care vs CCI has cials said on Wednesday. coronavirus. settled 349.76 points, or 0.85 declined by Rs 128 with fall in prima-facie evidence of com- clarified that, during the course Five hundred and eight The infected employee was employees and other people the per cent, higher at 41,565.90. global gold prices," HDFC petition law violations are General shall contain his find- of an investigation, if the DG crisp currency notes were tested on Tuesday and the bank infected person may have come It hit an intra-day high of Securities Senior Analyst referred for detailed investiga- ings together with all the evi- comes across other facts or recovered from the eatables. was informed of the confirma- into contact with. 41,671.86. (Commodities) Tapan Patel tions by the DG. In such cases, dences or documents or state- conduct that reveals a contra- The unique modus tion on Wednesday morning, The affected office space and Similarly, the broader NSE said. In the previous trade, the watchdog takes a final call ments or analyses collected vention, the DG could look operandi of currency smug- the DBS bank said in a state- common areas are being deep Nifty jumped 93.30 points, or the precious metal had closed after going through probe during the investigation," the into such conduct. In these cir- gling came to light on ment. cleaned and disinfected accord- 0.77 per cent, to 12,201.20. at Rs 41,276 per 10 gram. reports. The DG's findings notification said. cumstances, the DG is not Tuesday evening when secu- As a precaution, employees ing to Singapore's Health HUL was the top gainer in Silver prices also declined by may or may not be accepted by Earlier, the DG's report was restricted to the CCI's order on rity personnel intercepted in the affected office space Ministry guidelines, it added. the Sensex pack, rallying 5 per Rs 700 to Rs 46,360 per kg the regulator. required to have "findings on investigation or the complaint Murad Ali, 25, on the basis of were told to work from home. "During this difficult time, cent, followed by Kotak Bank, from Rs 47,060 per kg on The Competition each of the allegations made in filed before it," he noted. his "suspicious" behaviour "As a precautionary measure, the bank will be providing this Nestle India, ICICI Bank, Tuesday. In the international Commission of India the information or reference, He also said the earlier reg- when he reached Terminal-3 as at 12pm on Wednesday, we employee and his family with Mahindra and Mahindra, market, both gold and silver (General) Regulations have as the case may be" along with ulation confined the DG to the of the Indira Gandhi ensured that all employees on every support and guidance," it Asian Paints and RIL. were trading lower at USD been amended, according to a all the evidences or docu- allegations made in the infor- International Airport to the affected floor at Marina Bay said. On the other hand, SBI, 1,562.5 per ounce and USD notification dated February 6. ments or statements or analy- mation (complaint) or the ref- board an Air India flight to Financial Centre Tower 3 vacat- A total of 300 staff members IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, 17.51 per ounce, respectively. "The report of the Director ses collected during the inves- erence only. Dubai. ed the premises, to work from at level 43 of the Marina Bay Ultratech Cement, PowerGrid "Gold prices declined with home," said the statement. Financial Centre have been and NTPC fell up to 1.34 per strong equity indices," he The Financial Centre is a pre- "evacuated" as a precautionary cent. Domestic equities took added. mier location within measure and will work from positive cues from global mar- ASSAM NRC DATA Singapore's downtown banking home, the bank told staff mem- kets that remained on firm hub. bers in an internal memo, footing despite concerns over The DBS said it was conduct- reported Channel News Asia the coronavirus outbreak, Wipro says services contract ing contact tracing with all citing the memo. traders said. IRB Infra not renewed after Oct 2019 PNS n NEW DELHI ‘Vivad se Vishwas' scheme: CBDT Khadi, village commissions "The IT Services Contract was not industries to boost With Assam's NRC data going renewed by the authorities upon its Goa-K’taka offline, IT major Wipro on expiry in October, 2019. However, as a to review pendency of appeals job creation Wednesday said authorities gesture of goodwill, Wipro continued to PNS n NEW DELHI NEW DELHI: The government border project concerned did not renew the in her Union Budget speech on services contract for the pro- pay the hosting service fee until February 1. is targeting khadi and village n industries to boost job creation PNS NEW DELHI ject after it expired in October January-end, 2020," Wipro said in the The CBDT will hold a nation- The scheme aims to settle in the rural and tribal areas and 2019. statement wide review of cases pending and see a finalisation of 4.83 improve purchasing power of IRB Infrastructure After a rigorous tender at the ITAT and high courts lakh direct tax cases, with rev- people, Union Minister Nitin Developers on Wednesday process, Wipro was appoint- level on Wednesday as part of enue worth Rs 9.32 lakh crore Gadkari has said. "Our focus is said it has commissioned its ed as the system integrator for authorities upon its expiry in a proposed scheme announced locked up in them, pending at on village industries including Goa/Karnataka Border – the National Register of October, 2019. However, as a in the budget to settle disput- various appellate forums such honey, kulhads, bamboo, Kundapur four laning high- Citizens (NRC) project in gesture of goodwill, Wipro ed tax cases between the I-T The officials said a as the Commissioner fishing, bio-fuels towards way project, built at a cost Assam in 2014, as per the continued to pay the hosting Department and taxpayer, offi- video conference- (Appeals), ITAT, high courts employment generation in the of Rs 3,447 crore. company. service fee until January-end, cials said. based interaction and the Supreme Court. agriculture, rural and tribal The project has a conces- In an e-mailed statement, 2020," Wipro said in the state- Meanwhile, the Union Under the proposed scheme, sectors and to enhance their sion life of 28 years. the Bengaluru-based company ment. Cabinet also approved changes will be undertaken taxpayers willing to settle dis- purchasing power through "IRB Westcoast Tollway said it had continued to pay the However, Wipro did not in the 'Direct Tax Vivad se by the CBDT putes shall be allowed a com- favourable policies," Gadkari Ltd, the special purpose hosting service fee until comment on the quantum of Vishwas Bill, 2020' on member in-charge plete waiver of interest and told PTI. The minister for vehicle of ... IRB January end "as a gesture of dues or whether discussions Wednesday with a view to penalty if they pay the entire MSME and Road Transport & Infrastructure Developers goodwill" and that it is willing were underway to resolve the increase its scope to cover lit- with all regional amount of tax in dispute by Highways shared that a special Ltd, has commissioned its to continue providing these issue. igations pending in various chiefs of the March 31 this year, following emphasis is being accorded to Goa/Karnataka Border - services if the agreement is The complete details about debt recovery tribunals (DRTs). department in the which a 10 per cent addition- 115 aspirant districts across Kundapur four laning high- renewed by the authorities. the NRC exercise was The officials said a video al disputed tax shall have to be the country to achieve these way project; thus, now "The project was commis- uploaded on the official web- conference-based interaction country paid over and above the tax lia- objectives. Gadkari said he opened for the vehicular sioned by the Registrar the project," it said. site 'www.nrcassam.nic.in' after will be undertaken by the bility. foresees a huge demand for traffic," the company said in General of India and the The company's statement the final list was published on CBDT member in-charge with Further, where the tax honey going forward, with a statement. Ministry of Home Affairs, and comes hours after the central August 31, 2019. all regional chiefs of the trust) scheme. arrears relate to disputed inter- growing health awareness With this project getting was monitored by the government said the NRC data However, the data is not department in the country. Finance Minister Nirmala est or penalty only, then 25 per among the masses and an commissioned, all the 12 Honourable Supreme Court of in Assam is safe even though available for the last couple of The agenda, they said, is to Sitharaman had proposed this cent of disputed penalty or untapped potential market for projects in company's BOT India. some technical issues were days and it has created panic, review data on pendency of direct tax dispute resolution interest shall have to be paid products like honey sachets, (build, operate, transfer) "As an IT services provider, visible and that would be mostly among the people high courts and Income Tax scheme, which provides only, if the payment is made by biscuits and chocolates, which portfolio are now revenue Wipro was tasked with provid- resolved soon. excluded from the list as the Appellate Tribunals (ITATs) opportunity to taxpayers to pay March 31 beyond which the can be leveraged to generate generating projects, the fil- ing the technical architecture "The IT Services Contract rejection certificates were yet appeals for the 'Vivad se outstanding taxes and get same shall be enhanced to 30 employment. ing added. and technology solutions for was not renewed by the to be issued. Vishwas' (from dispute to waiver of interest and penalty, per cent. Ceat commissions new Will tackle all problems in 2020; 2 foreign firms roped in PNS n NEW DELHI isational work or even towards certain agreements have been plant near Chennai Referring to a long-running dispute with repayment to the esteemed signed, which will resolve PNS n NEW DELHI ting up the plant at Hopeful of all its problems get- capital market regulator Sebi over funds investors," Roy wrote. Sahara's problems within this Sriperumbudur taluka near ting resolved this year, embat- garnered by two group firms through Roy said Sahara has huge year, that is 2020," Roy said. Tyre maker Ceat on Chennai. The company had tled Sahara group's chief land parcels but developing Sebi had ordered Sahara Wednesday said it has com- said that it would begin with Subrata Roy has said two large issuance of certain bonds, Roy said the townships or colonies on them India Real Estate Corporation menced production from its rolling out passenger car radi- foreign investors have been entire amount generated through sale or has been difficult due to lack of Ltd (SIRECL) and Sahara new manufacturing facility al tyres from the facility with roped in for real estate and city mortgage of assets or from joint funds for internal infrastruc- Housing Investment near Chennai. an initial capacity of around development businesses and tural development and for the Corporation Ltd (SHICL) in The company has commis- 250 tonnes per day. It also nearly Rs 22,000 crore deposit- ventures had to be deposited in a Sebi- requirement of depositing in 2011 to refund the money sioned the commercial pro- plans to utilise the facility for ed with regulator Sebi will also Sahara account due to an embargo Sebi-Sahara account any raised from around three crore duction at the greenfield facil- exports. The company cur- eventually come back. imposed by the Supreme Court advance payment taken from investors through Optionally ity near Chennai with effect rently ships tyres to more Roy has also assured all residential unit buyers. Fully Convertible Bonds from February 12, 2020, Ceat than 100 countries. Sahara investors that they He, however, said these (OFCDs). Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Ceat has manufacturing would get their invested Subrata Roy able circumstances". or mortgage of assets or from problems would be resolved After a long process of The company plans to ramp facilities at Bhandup, Mumbai, amount with full interest and Referring to a long-running joint ventures had to be soon as "two esteemed foreign appeals and cross-appeals, the up production at the plant in Nashik, and Nagpur in an additional interest would be always kept intact its tradition dispute with capital market deposited in a Sebi-Sahara investors with huge funds are Supreme Court on August 31, a phased manner, it added. Maharashtra and Halol in paid even for a day's delay. of timely payments and excel- regulator Sebi over funds gar- account due to an embargo coming with us in our real 2012 upheld Sebi's directions In 2018, Ceat had Gujarat. Besides, it also has an In a letter to investors on the lence in services but there has nered by two group firms imposed by the Supreme estate and city development asking the two firms to refund announced investment of off-highway tyre manufactur- occasion of the group's 42nd been delay in payments during through issuance of certain Court. businesses". the money collected from around Rs 2,000 crore over the ing plant at Ambernath, Foundation Day, celebrated on the last seven years at certain bonds, Roy said the entire "Out of this, we cannot use "Keeping in mind the direc- investors with 15 per cent next three to five years for set- Maharashtra. February 1, Roy said the group places due to "some undesir- amount generated through sale even a single rupee for organ- tions of the Supreme Court, interest. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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India thrives due to its unity in diversity. This is proven by residents of Alakapoor Township in RR district during every festival or social activity, when everyone comes TOGETHERNESS together to become an inspiration for IN EVERY ACTIVITY Gen Z, writes In the township, we celebrate all national V SATEESH festivals like Independence Day and Republic Day. Nurture to be wellbeing REDDY topics like no plastic, nationalism, traffic rules, save environment, save water and lakapoor more are our strength. ATRWA is Township, a very unique association that located in Gandipet defines women empower- A Mandal of ment and is accessible for Ranga all in resolving issues and Reddy district, is spread over about 350 acres in coming up with with beautifully laid out permanent roads, parks and other solutions. facilities. The present population is PRAVEENA THOTA about 15,000 with 3,500 families EXECUTIVE and it recently came into the MEMBER jurisdiction of Manikonda Municipality. The township is becoming an inspiration to many Thus as every resident is an active par- far, three ticipant of various social and cul- women of the executive commit- tural activities that are conduct- tee of ATRWA have been active ed here. participants in township activi- To develop and maintain ties — A. Jayanthi, Praveena Alakapoor Township in a Thota and Monica Punna. planned and dedicated manner, The women here say that they the residents have formed the are an integral part of decision Alakapoor Township Residents making and taking initiatives. Welfare Association (ATRWA), The association has created com- Neknampur in 2007. It is a fortable and safe zone for women model township and a winner of to involve themselves in all activ- About the other activities Jalam -Jeevam Award (2018) for ities, they said. that residents are involved rainwater harvesting methods Praveena said that ATRWA in, Praveena says, from HMWS&SB. encourages women to show their “Rainwater harvesting pits Praveena Thota, one of the strength by their involvement in are taken up as top pri- executive committee members of township activities. ority before rainy season Community members celebrating Bathukamma festival ATRWA, says, “It is a very unique “In the township, we celebrate starts. So far, 165 rain- association that defines women all national festivals like water harvesting pits empowerment. We accepted a Independence Day and Republic across the township are request from a member to start Day. Paintings and quiz compe- geo tagged and main- Save water campaign a group and made her convener. titions are conducted for chil- tained regularly. Events Association agreed to one dedi- dren who are given mementoes like ‘Run for Cause’ are Praveena adds, “It encour- cated group for women to com- as token of appreciation. held regularly to represent ages women to showcase their municate information faster. I Performances by children are the issues like mosquito potential and take up new chal- ALAKAPOOR IS A MODEL was selected as the convener.” encouraged during these celebra- menace and municipal lenges. Bathukamma festival TOWNSHIP AND A WINNER Praveena says a major impact tions. Nurture to be wellbeing water supply.” enables us women to interact and has been created by motivating topics like no plastic, national- The residents also conduct stand by each other in the hour OF JALAM - JEEVAM women to be a part of every cel- ism, traffic rules, save environ- campaigns like Swachh of need. It gives scope for cele- AWARD (2018) FOR ebration and every protest and ment, save water and more are Hyderabad, Niknumpur lake brations and involves 6 to 60 RAINWATER HARVESTING raise their voice. our strength,” she said. rejuvenation and clay idols and years age group, which bring “This association is accessible The association celebrates jute bags are distributed regular- more scope for healthy relation- METHODS FROM for all women through the con- Haritha Haram as a festival ly to eradicate plastic. ships.” HMWS&SB vener in resolving issues and in involving children too in plant- Every year the township By celebrating all festivals and coming up with permanent solu- ing huge number of trees and women celebrate Bathukamma social awareness activities Alakapoor Township are setting tions,” she added. takes care of all plants thereafter. festival with great joy. together, the residents of an example for many. Residents campaigning against plastic usage Exploring the world of books Speaking to V SATEESH REDDY, author Jyoti Patel talks about her upcoming book Anamika: Beyond Words, her journey to writing at a young age and more

yderabad-based encouragement from readers life, helped them overcome where she author Jyoti Patel is wanting to know ‘what I’m depression and sadness. It feels gets her ideas all set to release her writing next’ and praising me great for I always wanted to and informa- H latest book, about ‘how inspiring my books inspire people through my tion for her Anamika: Beyond are’. That’s how my writing work,” she adds. books from, Words, this Valen- journey began. Soon, I’ve She said that her first book Jyoti adds, “For tines Day. Till date, Jyoti has received many opportunities to was published in 2016 when me, inspiration, been writing six books includ- publish my work and I started she was 17 years old and in the information and ing Sensation of a Soul, The contributing to anthology second year of graduation. ideas come in Mystic Soul, Whispers of the series. I am very happy with When asked about what various ways and Soul, The Curved Rainbow, The the response from my readers makes a good story, she said I always learn Forest of Feelings and Anamika: and decided to write and pub- that it is a matter of including something from about first Beyond Words. She published lish my first solo book.” key elements such as tension, every person I me- love and break-up, feel- three books before she turned “I cannot describe the hap- controversy, character develop- et. No matter who ings and expectations of men 18 and emerged as a youngest piness I get due to the encour- ment, dialogues, mystery, sus- it is, what their background is, and women in love, the strug- author to do so as recognised agement from my readers. I pense, and most importantly, I firmly believe that every per- gles, the promises, about ‘the by the World Records India. truly feel grateful when my being honest with one’s story. son we meet has something to forever’ and the ‘always thus’. I She also won awards including readers talk to me about my When asked about how long teach us in one way or other. I truly wish that all the wonder- the Influential Author 2018, work. I received a lot of mes- she takes to compile a book, learn something from every ful people out there grab this Author of the Year 2019, sages from readers saying that she adds, “It usually takes book I read, every movie I book to explore their thoughts Genius Indian Achiever Award my books have changed their seven to eight months to bring watch and, depending on the through it and find the 2019 and Voice of Indian out a book of poems or a col- whether I’m working on a answers to their questions on Literature 2020. lection of short stories or arti- poem, articles or stories, I do a love and relationships.” Speaking to The Pioneer, cles. But it might take a year or lot of research.” Reacting about what an Jyoti says, “To be honest, I more to work on a full-length About her latest book author needs to attract readers, never thought that I would novel.” Anamika: Beyond Words and she explains, “First of all, it is become a writer. Seven years “When I’m writing, I prefer reason to release it in on not an easy task to attract the ago, I found an online plat- to stay offline. I try my best to Valentine’s Day, Jyoti shares, attention of the readers. Some- form to read amazing books It usually takes seven to focus on writing, editing and “Valentine’s Day is a special times it is not important to and to share my short stories, eight months to bring out researching for the book. I day. It is a beautiful time of the know what the book is about, poetry and novels. This gave a book of poems or a relax with music and watching year when people open up and the genre or the style of writ- me the chance to publish my movies once in a while. show feelings of love, affection, ing, it goes deeper than such works online, making it avail- collection of short stories Reading books, listening to friendship and admiration. things. I always wanted to cre- able for an audience across the or articles. But it might music and getting out of the Anamika explores the genre of ate books that are thought pro- world. Every story and poem take a year or more to house once in a while helps,” romance and there are the voking and enjoyable at the of mine received a flood of she speaks about her process poems on various topics which same time. Thinking from the upvotes and comments. I had work on a full-length of writing. are directly or indirectly con- reader’s perspective is the most never experienced anything novel Every writer gets the inspi- nected to love. I’ve written important thing. Targeting the like that before. Each day I ration from one place or the about what a couple in a rela- right audience should be the woke up to messages of JYOTI PATEL other. When asked about tionship go through regularly, USP for an author.” AUTHOR 10

Hyderabad Thursday February 13, 2020 what’s brewing?

PARTY CITY GUIDE VIJAY’S EVENTS SUNDOWNER

ctor Vijay Deverakonda hosted his second rowdy sundowner A at 800 Jubilee on Tuesday. The street-style themed party started with a bang with hip-hop music by Nawab Gang, followed by B-boying, skateboarding Rakshanda l performances and a fashion show. The showstopper was Vijay himself and he spoke CHILDREN'S ART EXHIBITION to his rowdies about OPEN MIC EVENING l Children's Art Exhibition will be held on February the success of his 22 at Lamakaan from 12 pm. Children’s would be brand. Vijay also l Indian Youth Club is organising an Open Mic trained in various art skills during the exhibition. announced that his brand would be Evening on February 15 at Lamakaan from 2:30 available online pm. During the event, various artists will narrate through Myntra. their stories.

MOVIE SCREENING lCinephiles Film Club is screening a film Armour on February 19 at Lamakaan from 7 pm. Octogenarian couple George and Anne's happy life comes to a halt, when Anne suffers from a stroke and George must do everything possible to help her recover.

l Vijay Deverakonda AN INSPECTOR CALLS l An Inspector Calls, is the Telugu adaptation of the original English play by the same name by J B Priestly written in the year. The play revolves around the alleged suicide of a young woman named Shwetha and an unsuspecting family which is visited by a mysterious Inspector. The play will be staged at Pheonix Arena on February 14 at 7 pm.

STAND-UP COMEDY lVivek Muralidharan is one of the most seasoned comedians in the Hyderabad circuit. Vivek Muralidharan Live is his weekly one hour experimental show where he workshops his Shreemaya fresh bits and debuts his deeper insights, l working on his craft while leaving the audience in splits. The programme will be held on February 16 at Phoenix Arena from 5 pm.

COMEDY SPOTLIGHT l The Mazaak Factory is conducting a stand-up show titled Comedy Spotlight featuring Raja Shekar and Ashwin Alphonso on February 16 at Phoenix Arena from 8 pm.

GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, send your details along with a poster and contact number to [email protected] l Shravani l Ismat l Shruthi Photos by SV Chary FUN

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Hyderabad Thursday February 13, 2020 tollywood RRR shatters Baahubali 2 records n what is a bag the distribution rights of “Karnataka and Kerala rights South and the overseas mar- while Charan will be seen as remarkable feat for RRR, one of the most eagerly too have been sold for Rs 50 ket,” said a source who was younger Ramaraju, with Alia a Telugu film, S.S. awaited films of next year. crore and Rs 15 crore respec- quick to add that Danayya Bhatt as his love interest. The I Rajamouli’s RRR, While we’ve already reported tively, while negotiations are will be laughing all the way likes of Ajay Devgn, P. headlined by Jr that leading producer and on for Tamil Nadu rights. to the bank, as satellite and Samuthirankani and Irish NTR and Ram distributor Dil Raju bagged Danayya is expecting some- streaming rights deals haven’t actors Alison Doody and Ray Charan, has scaled to some the Nizam rights for Rs 75 where around Rs 75-80 crore been finalised yet. Stevenson are essaying signif- unprecedented numbers crore, we’ve now learnt that from the TN belt alone. The RRR is a period-drama icant roles. In all likelihood, business-wise from the South Danayya has made close to overseas rights were picked that revolves around the fic- it will open in 10 languages and the overseas market Rs 100 crore from the up for Rs 70 crore, leaving tional exploits of two real on a simultaneous note on besides the Telugu states. As Andhra region. Sai Korrapati only the Hindi theatrical dis- freedom fighters Komaram January 8 next year. Close to soon as producer D.V.V. snatched the Ceded rights by tribution rights to be closed. Bheem and Alluri 80 per cent of the shooting Danayya announced the paying Rs 40 crore, taking As things stand right now, Seetharama Raju. Tarak is has been wrapped up as of release date earlier this the overall tally from Telugu RRR has shattered the pre- playing the younger Bheem, now and the source added month, multiple parties states to Rs 215 crore, which release business of Baahubali: with English actress Olivia that shooting shifted to threw their hat in the ring to is a record number. The Conclusion counting the Morris paired alongside him, Vikarabad once again. Nani plays an NV Prasad leads race to produce Chiru's next .V. Prasad, fondly ex-army man in known as NV PRASAD IS CLOSE Tirupati Prasad, V N is the frontrun- TO CHIRU’S FAMILY V ner to produce The makers of are the Telugu AND IT HAS BEEN HIS remake of Malayalam box- WISH TO PRODUCE A relishing the curiosity office smash, Lucifer, with Megastar Chiranjeevi. FILM WITH CHIRU the film has generated While Charan acquired the remake rights last year to AFTER CHIRU STAGED in the public eye by make it under his own ban- A COMEBACK WITH ner Konidela Production KHAIDI NO 150 revealing one detail at a Company, looks like there’s a change of guard. Prasad is time. This time they close to Chiru’s family and direct the film, grapevine it has been his wish to pro- suggests that he might han- throw light on Nani's duce a film with the actor dover the film to someone after Chiru staged a com- else. Parasuram’s name is negative role in the film eback with Khaidi No 150. doing the rounds but its It is understood that the mere speculation. actor told the producer that Released last March, and its scope in the he will do a film at an Lucifer, which is the high- appropriate time and now est-grossing Malayalam story, writes wants to honour it with the film, told the story of remake of Lucifer. “As of political vacuum that NAGARAJ GOUD now, Prasad is highly arises when the leader favoured to bankroll the of the ruling party veryone is now enforcer, project. However, the possi- passes away. In the aware of the fact tries to stop bility of Charan too tying inevitable succession that Sudheer Babu him. There’s up and making it a joint squabble and the E plays IPS officer an Army an- production of sorts is not power struggle that Abhimanyu in gle to his role ruled out. Prasad will exe- ensues, his adopted Mohan Krishna as well, which cute the project at the pro- son, the mysterious Indraganti’s V. However, unfolds in a duction level,” said a source. Stephen (played by Nani’s role in the action- flashback and Although Sukumar, who Mohanlal), steps in thriller has been shrouded in shows how was instrumental behind and faces challenges mystery, until now. and why Nani Charan grabbing the in all spheres We now hear that the film’s decides to take remake rights, was tipped to of life. makers intentionally hid that matters into his information from public, hands. The except for revealing that Nani actor has pre- will be playing a negative pped a lot for character in the film. Nani, his Army role too, has hardly spilled the even when it is a beans about his part until minor segment now. of the film. The While his fierce first look, sequences betw- which was unveiled recently, een him and Su- Hydari and Nivetha Thomas, prepares people for a com- dheer will m’s selling point as there V, from the stables of Sri plete antagonist, we hear that be the will be ‘fireworks’ when they Venkateswara Creations, will there are multiple layers to fil- go against each other amid be flying into halls as an the part. “He will be seen as intense chases and emotion- Ugadi offering on March 25. someone who avenges the ally charged dialogues,” said a It has musical accompani- loss of someone close to him, source close to the unit. ment by Bollywood musician while Sudheer, as the law- Co-starring Aditi Rao Amit Trivedi. Yanam backdrop It's a for A1 Express wrap for he filming of Sundeep story is set. Following another out- Kishan-starrer A1 ing in Hyderabad next month, it Express is in the final will be curtain for the whole shoot. Shivani T leg. Having gone to The film is coming out well and the floors last November, makers are pleased with the way 70-75 per cent of the debutant director Dennis Jeevan and Teja's film has been wrapped up until Kanukolanu and his young team is now. A new-age sports entertainer, wrapping up proceedings on time,” the film sees Sundeep and his lead said a source close to the unit. film pair Lavanya Tripathi as hockey A joint production venture players, while the supporting cast is between G. Vishwa Prasad, he shooting of actors Shivani stacked up with the likes of Murli Abhishek Agarwal, Sundeep Rajasekhar and Teja Sajja’s unti- Sharma, Priyadarshi, Rahul Kishan and Daya Pannem, the film tled film under the direction of Ramakrishna and Srinivas is being planned for a release later T Naruda Donaruda fame Mallik Avasarala. this summer. It tells the story of an Ram has been wrapped up save “The film needs another 13 days international hockey player who alone for some patch work. Awe for a wrap-up. The next schedule, has chosen to leave the sport, stag- fame Prasanth Varma, who is good to start later this month, will last ing a comeback to save the ground friends with Teja, has written the film’s for a week in Yanam, where the of a local team. — NG story, a whacky love story with a scien- tific-twist. He is also the creative pro- ducer of the project, which went to floors last September. “Once the patch work is completed, the makers will initi- ate the promotional campaign. As of now, the team is working on the first look posters and designs, while Prasanth has already cut the teaser and trailer. He will also sit on the edit once he gets complete footage,” said a source. The source added, “Shivani plays a girl-next-door who is pursuing college while Teja will be seen as a news reader but it’s the sci-fi angle that propels the story forward.” The supporting cast of the film, a production venture of Shekar Reddy, includes Rajeev Kanakala and Devi Prasad among others, while Radhan is the music composer. — NG HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 13, 2020 sport 12 Southern Stars win tri-series final Mandhana’s blazing fifty goes in vain as Australia beat India by 11 run in T20 decider PTI n MELBOURNE knock at the Junction Oval. However, Mooney and However, Mandhana’s dis- Rachael Haynes (18 off 7 balls) hit ndia opener Smriti missal in the 15th over, caught out in the last six balls to prop up Mandhana’s 37-ball 66 went in brilliantly by Nicola Carey in the Australia, ruining left-arm spinner Ivain as Australia claimed the deep mid-wicket, turned the Gayakwad’s day. tri-nation women’s T20 series match in Australia’s favour as Opting to bat, Australia were with a gritty 11-run win following they put the brakes on India’s scor- dealt an early blow when Alyssa a sensational five-wicket haul by ing while at the same time taking Healy (4) was dismissed in the very spinner Jess Jonassen here on wickets. first over of the summit clash by Wednesday. It was the departure of skip- Deepti Sharma, extending the Set a target of 156, India were per Harmanpreet Kaur, in the 16th wicketkeeper’s woeful run with the all out for 144 after being 115 for over, which dashed India's hopes bat. three in the 15th over. of a victory. Mooney found an ally in Seasoned left-arm spinner “In the last three overs we Ashleigh Gardner (26), with whom Jonassen was the star of the show couldn’t take the pressure and the opener added 52 runs for the Smriti Mandhana plays a shot during her 66 run innings with brilliant figures of 5 for 12 in ended up losing wickets,” said second wicket, and then Lanning, against Australia in the T20 tri-series final ICC/Twitter four overs, making her only the Harmanpreet, reflecting on the who also made 26 during a 51-run third Australian bowler to return loss. third-wicket stand. Indian women need to a five-for in the women’s T20 for- Earlier in the day, India’s Deepti, who opened the bowl- mat. Rajeshwari Gayakwad leaked 19 ing, finished with impressive fig- learn from mistakes to win “It was a really good all- runs in the last over to let Australia ures of 2/30 in her four-over spell, round performance. Getting off the hook and post a challeng- while Gayakwad had 2/32. Mandhana was the game-chang- ing total. India’s 16-year-old Richa elusive ICC trophy: Edulji er, she was whacking us all over Opener Beth Mooney, who Ghosh made her first appearance PTI n NEW DELHI the park,” said Australian captain was adjudged player of the series for India, scoring 17 off 23 balls. Meg Lanning. for her 208 runs in the event, top- ormer captain Diana Edulji feels the Opting to bat, Australia man- scored for the hosts with an aggres- BRIEF SCORES FIndian women’s team will have to learn aged to post 155 for six in their sive 71 off 54 balls, hitting nine Australia: 155 for six in 20 overs from the repeated mistakes it is making at the stipulated 20 overs. Chasing a boundaries at the Junction Oval. (Beth Mooney 71 not out). moment to end its ICC title drought in the challenging target, Mandhana was At the end of the 19th over, India: 144 all out in 20 overs upcoming T20 World Cup. up to the task at hand and Australia were finding it difficult (Smriti Mandhana 66, Jess The tournament is to be held in Australia smashed 12 boundaries in her Australian women’s celebrate with the T20 tri-series trophy after they defeat India by 11 runs in the final @AusWomenCricket/Twitter to free their arms at 136 for five. Jonassen 5/12). from February 21. Edulji, who did a lot for women’s crick- et during her 33-month tenure as a member of the Committee of Administrators running Bumrah loses top spot the BCCI, said the current team is losing Bhajji backs Gill over Prithvi for 1st Test games which it should win far too many PTI n DUBAI times. PTI n HAMILTON wherever he is playing, so I feel Mayank “There is something wrong with this ndia speedster and Shubman should start in first team. This is a team which can win every IJasprit Bumrah lost hubman Gill’s stellar show in the Test,” he added. game and it does win from an unlikely situ- the top spot but all- Srecently-concluded India A series is But, former India stumper Deep ation but the next game it is losing from a rounder Ravindra an indicator that he is ready for Test Dasgupta has a contrarian view and comfortable position like it did today. They Jadeja climbed three debut, feels senior off-spinner wants Prithvi to start in the playing XI. are simply not consistent enough. rungs to grab the Harbhajan Singh. “I fully understand that Shubman “They have all the facilities at their dis- seventh position in Shubman had scores of 83 and 204 is in great form but remember one posal now, at par with men, and yet they have the latest ICC ODI not out batting in middle-order in the thing. It was Prithvi who made his Test not been able to play consistent cricket and rankings released on first A Test and then scored a hundred debut before even Mayank. He did well win ICC trophies. If they play like the way Wednesday. opening in the second game, showing and was first choice in Australia before they are playing, they will make the semifi- Bumrah, who his versatility at different slots. getting injured,” Dasgupta’s take was dif- nals again (at T20 World Cup) but I don’t see went wicketless in Prithvi Shaw, back in the Test ferent from Harbhajan. them winning the trophy,” Edulji said short- India’s 0-3 loss to squad after 16 months, is also a con- Dasgupta, who was in New Zealand ly after India’s loss at the Junction Oval. New Zealand in the tender in the playing XI with his as an analyst, feels Prithvi looked in In the tri-series, India won and lost a three-match series, equally dazzling repertoire of strokes. great touch throughout even though he game each against Australia and England in was placed at the sec- “Shubman should get his chance didn’t get a big knock. the league stage before faltering against the ond position with since he has been part of the team (as “If Prithvi has been out injured, hosts in the final. The team is prone to crum- 719 points in the Jasprit Bumrah in action during reserve opener) for quite a while with- then he should rightfully get his place bling under pressure in big games. bowling chart. 2nd ODI against New Zealand AP out playing any Test match,” Harbhajan, back in the side. Shubman has to wait.” India, who went unbeaten into the semi- Leg-spinner who has been Gill’s state team skipper Asked if Shubman, whose range of finals of the 2018 World T20, came a crop- Yuzvendra Chahal, who snapped six wickets in the in white ball cricket said. strokes is way more than Hanuma per against England. In 2017, India were series, jumped to 13th spot even as chinaman Their journeys have been inter- Vihari, could be accommodated in the cruising towards their maiden ODI World bowler Kuldeep Yadav slipped to the 16th place. twined since the U-19 days but in next middle-order, both replied in the neg- Cup title before the middle-order collapsed Kiwi pacer Trent Boult, despite missing the lim- 10 days, Prithvi and Shubman will pro- ative. inexplicably. Back then, the team was given ited over series against India due to a broken hand, vide skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal chat during Indian innings against New Zealand ICC/Twitter “No, in the middle order, Vihari is a rousing reception despite finishing runners- moved to the top of the bowling chart after Bumrah Shastri with a lot to ponder while fight- Tests, as the senior opener. However, Harbhajan feels that a better bet. He has done nothing wrong up. slipped. ing to be Mayank Agarwal’s opening India’s woes could be compound- Agarwal should continue as the main in his limited opportunities. Shubman’s Edulji reckons the batters’ running Jadeja, who took two wickets and scored 63 partner in first Test against New ed as Agarwal, despite his superb ini- opener. real impact is when he is opening,” said between the wickets and shot selection can runs in the series against New Zealand, moved to Zealand, starting February 21. tiation in Test cricket, has been in “Mayank is a proven player in Test Harbhajan. be a lot better. the seventh spot with 246 points in the all-rounders’ With Rohit Sharma being ruled out wretched form, bagging a pair (0 in cricket and a top batsman. He under- Dasgupta couldn’t agree more. “They are so lazy that they never try for list which saw Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi due to a hamstring injury and the in- both innings) of the A Test in stands his game very well. Just because “The last series that he played in the a second. These are the things that make all emerge as the new world number one. form KL Rahul surprisingly ignored by Christchurch and failing in all three of three ODI innings and a practice West Indies, he was adjudged Man of the difference. It is a single or a boundary, In the batting chart, India skipper Virat Kohli the outgoing selection committee, ODIs. game, you don’t drop him. It doesn’t the Series so you can’t pick Shubman there is nothing in between,” said the 64-year and his deputy Rohit Sharma continued to hold on India could go into the series with He also had a quiet couple of Ranji work like that,” Harbhajan explained. in middle-order ahead of Vihari based who played 20 Tests and 36 ODIs. to the top two positions respectively. Agarwal, who has so far played nine Trophy games. “He has been scoring lots of runs on one double hundred.” While Smriti Mandhana has been solid at the top, the likes of Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet have not been as con- PTI n NEW DELHI sistent. The middle-order anyway has not Injured Maxwell could miss beginning of IPL fired regularly. pener Hiten Dalal Dalal Delhivers “Both Harmanpreet and Jemimah need Osmashed his maiden PTI n MELBOURNE ning of the IPL too, which is to undergo surgery straight Trevor Hohns said Maxwell’s to pull up their socks. Maybe Harman first-class hundred before starting on March 29. The away to fix the issue,” increased pain could not should give up captaincy and play her nat- Himmat Singh and Jonty ustralia’s dashing all- 31-year-old is representing Maxwell said in a statement. have been overlooked. ural game. Something seems to be troubling Sidhu shared a 147-run stand Arounder Glenn Maxwell Kings XI Punjab in the fran- “I would like to thank “We are disappointed to her. But who else takes over then. If Smriti to propel Delhi to 389 for six is set to miss the beginning chise-based league. Justin Langer, Ben Oliver, lose Glenn this close to the is handed captaincy, it might affect her bat- on day one of their final of the IPL after an elbow A “shattered” Maxwell Trevor Hohns and the whole tour as we were looking for- ting too,” said Edulji. Ranji Trophy league match injury on Tuesday ruled him said the decision to withdraw Australian squad ward to welcoming him back In the bowling department, the team has against Rajasthan here on out of the upcoming ODIs from the South African tour for their under- to the national side in both been relying on spinners for a long time as Wednesday. and T20 Internationals in was difficult. standing.” the 20 and 50-over formats there are hardly any quality pacers around. Dalal (102 off 93) and South Africa. “I was not con- The South after his break during the “It just shows there are no quality pac- Anuj Rawat (45 off 70) took Maxwell will undergo fident that I could Africa tour was the summer,” Hohns was quoted ers in domestic cricket. You only have control of the proceedings surgery on his left elbow and perform at inter- first time Maxwell as saying by Cricket Australia. Shikha Pandey of some calibre. What is being with an opening stand of will be replaced by D’Arcy national level had been picked for “Unfortunately, the pain done to produce pacers? We are bound to play 142. After their dismissal, Short in both squads. with my national duties since he has experienced in the with a spin heavy attack if there are no pac- Jonty Sidhu (92 off 137) and Cricket Australia said elbow in its taking a break from elbow in the latter stages of ers around. Himmat Singh (90 off 128) he might require at least six current cricket in October due the BBL increased over the “We are not concentrating on junior anchored the innings to put to eight weeks to attain full state and to mental health issues. weekend and he will have cricket enough. How come Australia have Delhi in a strong position. match fitness, which means have Australia’s surgery immediately to rec- pacers who can bowl at 120 kmph and we It was an ordinary bowl- he is likely to miss the begin- decided national selector tify the situation.” don’t?” asked Edulji. ing effort from Rajasthan who allowed Delhi to score at 4.37 runs per over after electing to bowl at the Feroz USA equal record Shah Kotla ground. Ritu focussed on becoming MMA champion It was a memorable PNS n NEW DELHI knock from Dalal, who is lowest ODI total playing his 12th first-class KIRTIPUR: Young leg- restler-turned-Mixed Martial match, comprising 18 fours spin sensation WArts fighter Ritu Phogat on and a six. Sandeep Lamichhane Wednesday said she might return to Tanveer Ul-Haq was the on Tuesday claimed wrestling in future but currently she’s pick of the bowlers for six wickets to help focussed on putting in the hard yards Rajasthan, taking two wick- Sarfaraz Khan celebrates after completing hundred against Madhya Pradesh PTI Nepal rip out USA for to achieve her dream of becoming ets for 78 runs in 17 overs. the equal-lowest score India’s first MMA world champion. All but out of the quar- THIRD 100 FOR SARFARAZ Meanwhile, at the in ODI history. Ritu, who had bagged the 2016 terfinal race, Delhi need RAJKOT: Saurashtra bowlers Wankhede Stadium in Only Xavier Commonwealth Wrestling other results to go their way led by skipper Jaydev Mumbai, Sarfaraz Khan and Marshall (16) could Championships Gold and Silver at the and a big win over Rajasthan Unadkat dished out a clini- Aakarshit Gomel hammered reach the double fig- 2017 World Under-23 Championships, to remain in the hunt for a cal show to restrict Tamil hundreds to take Mumbai to ures as USA were won her debut MMA fight at the One: knockout berth. Nadu to 250/7 in their last a commanding 352/4 in an bowled out for 35 in Age of Dragons event, beating South With just 18 points from Elite Group B match. inconsequential game against the ICC Cricket Korea’s Nam Hee Kim in under three seven games, Delhi are While the result Madhya Pradesh. World Cup League 2 minute. currently languishing at of the game would Gomel made his first- match played at the The 25-year-old from Haryana, the 10th spot in the 18- not affect class debut. Tribhuvan University daughter of the legendary wrestling team Group A and B Saurashtra, as they Both the teams are International Cricket Ground. coach Mahavir Singh Phogat, will Ritu Phogat displays her Mixed Martial Arts skills during a function in New Delhi on Wednesday cross pool and are vir- have qualified for already out of the tourna- Lamichhane finished with career-best figures next feature in her second MMA bout tually out of the reckon- the knockouts ment. of 6/16. Sushan Bhari, a slow left-arm orthodox on February 28 in Singapore. bat skills and transformed me into a “My father also wanted me to make ing, but a bonus point win already, it would For Mumbai, Sarfaraz by trade, picked up the other four wickets of the “I know I still have a long way to complete fighter.” the country proud, so whether it is over Rajasthan and some have a bearing on Tamil (169 not out) and Gomel innings. Nepal also broke the world record for go, but I’m willing to continue to put Asked if she plans to return to wrestling or mixed martial art, I would favourable results can still Nadu’s prospects as nothing (122) steadied the ship with the least balls taken by a team to bowl out the the work in until I reach my ultimate wrestling, Ritu said: “Yes, definitely. My give my everything to make my coun- keep them in the fray. short of a win would help the their 275-run stand after the opposition in an ODI as they bundled out USA goal. My dream is to give India its first wrestling career has been a fantastic one try proud,” added Ritu, who featured In Patiala, Punjab side. top order failed once again. inside 12 overs. ever mixed martial arts world cham- but I wanted to do something new. in an exciting workout session here. bowled out Bengal for 138 on For Tamil Nadu, the This season belonged to The USA’s score is level with Zimbabwe’s pion,” she said ahead of her face-off When I decided to make the transition Asked about her cousin and World day one with left-arm spin- experienced Abhinav Sarfaraz, who has hit a triple effort against Sri Lanka in Harare in 2004. The with China’s Pro MMA fighter Wu to mixed martial arts, I knew the risk Championships Bronze medallist ner Vinay Choudhary taking Mukund (86) and N hundred, double hundred next lowest scores are by Canada (36), Zimbabwe Chiao Chen at One: King Of The Jungle and the rewards. “I knew the Olympic Vinesh Phogat’s chances at the Tokyo six wickets. Jagadeesan (61 not out) and now a hundred. (38) and Sri Lanka (43). on February 28. was scheduled in 2020 but I wanted to Olympics, Ritu said: “Vinesh is doing In response, Punjab were scored fifties. In Bengaluru, Karnataka Nepal chased down the target in 32 balls with “As an athlete, I am open to meet be a MMA champion, so when I got really well and not only me but the 93 for three at stumps with Jagadeesan’s knock bowlers shot out Baroda for eight wickets in hand.The match also entered his- any challenge head on. Working with the opportunity I didn’t let it go. Right whole country has this expectation that skipper Mandeep Singh ensured that the visitors paltry 85 and then took the tory books as it was the shortest-ever ODI. The elite world champions at Evolve in now, I am focussed on this. So let’s see she becomes the country’s first female unbeaten on 29. reached the 250-run mark. first innings lead. match was completed in just 17.2 overs. IANS Singapore has really cultivated my com- what lies in future. gold medallist in wrestling.”