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WASHINGTON: A team led by an Indian-origin scientist has developed a senior Australian politician tested positive for the new coronavirus he Union Cabinet on Friday approved 4 per cent hike in dearness Chinese government campaign to cast doubt on the origin of the camera that does not require focusing, by using a single lens about one- Aand entered hospital quarantine on Friday, days after returning from Tallowance (DA) to 21 per cent for central government employees, Acoronavirus pandemic is fuelling a row with the United States, with a thousandth of an inch thick. The advance could enable thinner smartphone a meeting in Washington attended by US Attorney General William Barr. costing the exchequer an additional Rs 14,595 Beijing official promoting conspiracy theories and Washington calling it cameras, improved and smaller cameras for biomedical imaging such as "This morning I woke up with a temperature and sore crore. Briefing the media I&B Minister Prakash the "Wuhan virus". The spat comes as China tries to deflect blame for endoscopy, and more compact cameras for automobiles, the throat," said Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, an Javadekar said the Cabinet had approved 4 per the contagion and reframe itself as a country that took researchers said. The technology, described in the journal Optica, influential member of the government and a key cent hike in DA to 21 pc for 48 lakh govt decisive steps to buy the world time by placing huge offers considerable benefits over traditional architect of Australia's controversial immigration employees, 65 lakh pensioners. He further said swathes of its population under quarantine. With cameras such as the ones in most laws. "It is the policy of Queensland Health that the government will incur Rs 14,595 crore cases falling in China and soaring abroad, Beijing is smartphones, which require multiple lenses anyone who tests positive is to be admitted into additional expense on account of this now rejecting the widely held assessment that the to form high-quality, in-focus images. hospital and I have complied with their advice." hike. city of Wuhan is the birthplace of the outbreak. INDIA SHUTTING D0WN COUNTRY’S 2ND COVID-19 DEATH CONFIRMED; 68-YR-OLD WOMAN SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS IN DELHI

ith the number of COVID-19 cases in the country rising to 81 and n Govt advises Indian students in the second death due to the virus reported from Delhi on Friday, Delhi govt US universities to stay back Coronavirus cases rise Wat least a dozen states have declared lockdowns, partial or full, rais- declares coronavirus ing the spectre of almost a nationwide shutdown in due course. Premier IITs an epidemic; shuts n Schools, colleges, malls, have asked students to vacate hostels by Mar 15. Educational institutions have theatres, pubs shut in to 81 in India: Officials Case against been ordered shut in many states including Delhi, Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, J- cinema halls, schools Karnataka n Owaisi, Pathan K, Karnataka and Kerala. In Maharashtra, all malls, gyms, cinema halls and swim- and colleges PNS NEW DELHI ming pools located in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai and Pimpri-Chi- Toll crosses and Kapil Mishra nchwad have been shuttered from midnight on Friday. In Karnataka too, all malls, n Haryana government orders The number of novel coron- theatres and pubs will remain shut for a week starting Saturday. The Delhi gov- IIT shut universities, colleges avirus cases on Friday rose to 5,000 mark ernment has decided to stop all sporting events, including IPL, conferences and Delhi asks 81, which include 16 Italians seminars in the national capital. A total shutdown has been ordered in Kerala, n JNU suspends and one Canadian, Health otal number of deaths due 3 where educational institutions and cinema halls will remain closed till students to classes till Ministry officials said. Tto coronavirus across the world crossed 5,000 mark on March 31. The idea is to prevent mass gatherings as community trans- vacate hostels March 31 Addressing reporters, mission of the virus is now the main concern of health authorities. by Mar 15 Health Ministry Joint Friday. According to Secretary Lav Agarwal said worldometers.info, total A priest wearing coronavirus is not a health number of deaths across the protective masks as a emergency and that there is no globe were recorded to be precautionary measure need to panic. 5,082 out of 138,275 total against the novel He said seven more coron- cases. Of the total, 3,177 coronavirus avirus patients have been deaths have been recorded in (COVID- cured and they will be dis- China while 1,016 in Italy. 19), offers charged soon, while 71 are India also reported first death prasad to a "clinically stable". due to coronavirus on March devotee at He said so far, India has 12. The COVID-19 is affecting Siddhivinayak n All classes, evacuated 1,031 people, 132 countries and territories Temple in Punjab around the world. shuts all exams at IIT- including from Maldives, US, Mumbai, Kanpur, Jindal Madagascar and China. on Friday. schools till "An exercise will be under- allow international traffic only March 31 global taken on Saturday to bring through 19 border checkposts Over suspended till back Indian passengers strand- out of 37 and decided to con- half of flights March 29 ed in Iran. Air India will also tinue suspension of Indo- Modi proposes SAARC send a flight to Milan on Bangladesh cross border pas- Centre: Fencing cancelled in Asia n Amazon asks employees Saturday to bring back strand- senger trains and buses till around forest strategy to combat COVID-19 Pacific ed Indians. It will land on April 15, or earlier, if so decid- to work from home Sunday morning at Delhi air- ed. areas permitted PNS n NEW DELHI a significant number of the the port," said Ministry of Civil With the World Health global population, should leave COVID-19 Aviation Joint Secretary Organisation declaring coro- Amid the novel coronavirus no stone unturned to ensure outbreak, India vs South Africa Rubina Ali. navirus a pandemic, Agarwal pandemic crisis across the our people are healthy. which has hit A total of 4,000 people who said 42,000 people across the 5 globe, Prime Minister "I would like to propose the health as ODI series called off came in contact with 81 pos- country are under communi- Narendra Modi on Friday that the leadership of the well as the mar- itive cases are under vigorous ty surveillance. urged the SAARC nations to SAARC nations chalk out a kets globally. On he two remaining IPL being postponed, it only observation across the coun- The coronavirus outbreak chalk out strategy to fight it and strong strategy to fight coron- Thursday, Modi TODIs between India made sense that at this point of try, Agarwal said. has led to more than 4,000 set an example to the world. avirus. We could discuss, via and his British and South Africa in time, this series is also called off. Meanwhile, 124 evacuees deaths globally. In a series of tweets, Modi video conferencing, ways to counterpart Boris Lucknow and Kolkata were The country is facing a serious from Japan, 112 evacuees from The government on said, "Our planet is battling keep our citizens healthy. Johnson in a phone on Friday called off owing to pandemic," a top BCCI official China are being discharged Wednesday suspended all COVID-19. At various levels, Together, we can set an exam- conversation stressed the COVID-19 threat as the said. The first ODI between the from Friday onwards after visas, barring a few categories governments and people are ple to the world and con- the need to coordinate inter- country's sports calendar con- two sides in Dharamsala was testing negative for COVID- like diplomatic and employ- trying their best to combat it. tribute to a healthier planet," he national efforts to contain the tinued to go haywire because of washed out. Both the sides had 19, Agarwal said. ment, in an attempt to prevent South Asia, which is home to said. His remarks came amid coronavirus pandemic. the global pandemic. "With the reached Lucknow on Friday. The Centre also decided to the spread of coronavirus. India’s first coronavirus victim Number of Covid-19 Goyal pitches visited 4 hospitals in Hyderabad suspect cases for pvt sector on rise in TS NAVEENA GHANATE and also for testing positive for investment, n HYDERABAD the coronavirus. No holidays for medical staff skills in railways He had come to the President Donald Trump and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar joke about not Mohammed Hussain Siddiqui, Emergency department and PNS n HYDERABAD shaking hands during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday the 76-year old man who was immediately shifted to an passed away on Wednesday isolation room, equipped with While the number of Covid- due to Covid-19, had visited negative air pressure and 19 positive cases in Telangana 8 NAMASTE IS THE WAY four hospitals in Hyderabad HEPA air filters as per interna- has not increased, there is a before returning to Karnataka. tional guidelines to prevent any clear increase in the number WORLD NOW GREETS In a statement, CARE further transmission, the gov- of people reaching hospitals TODAY Hospitals said: "A 76-year-old ernment said. Necessary treat- on suspicion of having con- PNS n NEW DELHI Emmanuel Macron or British patient, who visited the emer- ment required to stabilise the tracted the virus. ALMANAC Royalty Prince Charles, Indian gency unit of CARE Hospitals patient was initiated in the iso- As many as 26 persons Month & Paksham: "Namaste", the Indian way of ways of greeting are now being at Banjara Hills on March 9 lation room of ER. Officials were referred for isolation in greeting people is gaining preferred. Even Bollywood with temperature, cough and traced 34 people in Telangana hospitals on Friday alone; Phalguna & Krishna Paksha wide acceptability in the wake star Salman Khan said let it be acute respiratory distress, Left initially had visited three other night on his way back to who came in contact with the samples of three tested neg- Panchangam: of the coronavirus outbreak. either ‘namaste’ or ‘salaam’ Against Medical Advice hospitals in Hyderabad before Kalaburagi from Hyderabad patient and they are continu- ative, while reports of the rest Tithi: Shashthi: 04:24 am (Next Day) Be it US President Donald till corona is cured worldwide. (LAMA) at the insistence of his coming to CARE Hospitals". with the cause of death being ing to search others. are awaited. On the whole, Nakshatram: Vishakha: 12:20 pm Trump or the French President 2 family members. The patient Siddiqui died on Tuesday recorded as "co-morbidity" 2 143 suspected cases were Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start reported on Friday, of which 117 were directed for home any important work) isolation. According to an Rahukalam: 09:26 am – 10:56 am Lorry runs over accident official bulletin, in all 3,654 Yamagandam: 01:54 pm – 03:23 pm We have guts, will increase taxes: CM passengers were screened at Varjyam: 04:10 pm – 05:42 pm victims, three die on the spot Rajiv Gandhi International Gulika: 06:28 am - 07:57 am Power tariff too will be hiked as amenities don't come from sky: KCR Airport, including 82 who PNS n NIZAMABAD Good Time: (to start any important A lorry that was coming from self-reported. A total of 61 PNS n HYDERABAD ilar lines for gram panchayats municipalities to inform peo- power tariffs. But we will behind ran over the three persons were referred by work) and municipalities to develop, ple about the need for the gov- increase the tariffs for people In a gruesome accident, three persons on the first bike who Government of India, private Amritakalam: 01:24 am – 02:56 am Chief Minister K property tax needs to be ernment to increase taxes and who have the paying capacity," persons died on the spot when had fallen on the road. hospitals, among others, on Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:01 pm – 12:49 pm Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday increased. We will how the money collected is the Chief Minister said. the two motorcycles they were The victims were identified Friday. In all, reports of 34 declared in the Assembly that definitely increase being spent. "We will not cause Pointing out that "money travelling on collided and a as Yerukala Suman (19), his patients are awaited. HYDERABAD the State government will it, we have the inconvenience the poor by and amenities don't come from lorry coming from behind aunt Rajavva (58) and her Meanwhile, the first WEATHER increase taxes in municipalities guts," the Chief randomly increasing taxes or the sky', KCR said that people ran over them on National daughter Anusha (16). Covid-19 positive patient Forecast: and gram panchayats apart Minister said. tariffs. For example, we will should pay taxes and that the Highway 44 near Suddapally Dichpally Circle Inspector from TS, who has been cured Partly Cloudy from hiking power tariff. He He said that the increase power tariff - but government will ensure 100 village of Dichpally mandal in Venkateshwarlu and S-I Suresh of the infection, was dis- Temp: 35/21 Humidity: 44% said that tariffs and taxes will state govern- not for Dalits and per cent tax collection from Nizamabad district on Friday. Kumar reached the spot and charged on Saturday. Sunrise: 06.24 have to be increased as "ameni- ment will Girjans. We are giv- Gram Panchayats. He said, The two bikes, one with began an inquiry after register- The state government has Sunset: 06.25 ties don't come from the sky". put up sign- ing them 101 units "For income to increase, power three persons and the other ing a case. The bodies were canceled holidays for medical "We will definitely increase boards in free, we will not quality should be better, money with just the rider, collided in sent to Nizamabad personnel in view of the cur- Current Weather Conditions Updated March 13, 2020 5:00 PM electricity charges. The corpo- villages even add Rs 1 doesn't come from the sky. front of Christian Medical Government General Hospital rent situation. ration should sustain. On sim- and extra to their 2 College (CMC) in Suddapally. for post-mortem. 2 HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MARCH 14, 2020 hyderabad 02 GO 111 ROW OTT platforms stand to Buyers at the receiving end gain as movie theatres shut PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n NEW DELHI The demolition is being carried out in The Panchayat Raj Department 303 illegal real estate ventures that The over-the-top (OTT) play- has started demolishing struc- ers in India stand to gain as a tures in illegal real estate ven- have mushroomed in 47 villages of growing number of companies tures coming under the Shamshabad, Moinabad, Shabaad, are now asking their employ- purview of GO 111 in 2,991 ees to work from home and acres of seven mandals causing Sankarpalli and Chevella mandals several states have ordered a total loss of over Rs 16,000 closure of cinema halls for a crore. limited period in an effort to The demolition is being car- away with the GO. Believing in the upper reaches of the two contain the spread of the novel ried out in 303 illegal real that the GO would be reservoirs. The lower-level coroanvirus. estate ventures that have mush- scrapped, many illegal ventures villages coming under the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind roomed in 47 villages of mushroomed. purview of the GO should be Kejriwal on Thursday Shamshabad, Moinabad, A senior IAS officer, who is exempted. announced in a tweet that all Shabaad, Sankarpalli and an expert on revenue matters, Scrapping of the GO is not movie theatres would remain Chevella mandals. wishing to remain anonymous, a big deal provided a propos- shut in the city till March 31. Giving credence to false found fault with politicians al to fill the two reservoirs with Similarly, all malls, pubs and Multiplex chain PVR cinemas on made the announcement to close down theatres promises made by political for making false promises as water from Krishna and cinema halls in Karanata will in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak outfits over GO 111, people the matter is sub-judice in the Godavari is moved with the stay closed for a week starting have purchased sites in these used alone for agriculture pur- are — Moinabad, Shamshabad, Supreme Court. Green Tribunal and show valid March 14. This offer many OTT real estate ventures. While the poses, but not for industrial Shabaad, Kotturu, Legal experts suggest mea- reasons to the SC to lift the GO. Kerala Chief Minister realtors laughed all the way to purposes. The Panchayat Raj Shankarpalli, Chevella and sures to protect the interests of An ex-serviceman, soon Pinarayi Vijayan earlier this players like Netflix, banks, the consumers are now Department, which remained erstwhile Rajendranagar. Here the investors while taking into after his retirement in 2018, week also requested that cin- Amazon Prime and feeling the pinch. a mute spectator when the the land cost reached up to Rs consideration the objections invested Rs 23 lakh to buy 208 ema halls be closed till March Hotstar among others The GO specifies that 90 per unauthorised real estate ven- 40,000-60,000 per square yard. raised by environmentalists square yards of plot in 31. cent of the land in 84 villages tures mushroomed, is pulling As the demand for doing and legal objections before the Chilukuru village limits. The With ample time at their to increase viewership in seven mandals coming down structures in those lay- away with GO 111 was raised SC. officials pulled down many hands and nowhere to go, it is on their platforms. under the purview of the twin outs in the name of the GO. in 2009, when nobody showed The extent of agriculture structures in the venture mak- only obvious that people will reservoirs – Osmansagar and The mandals which come interest to buy the sites, main lands should be curtailed to 50 ing it difficult for him to iden- take advantage of the digital Himayatsagar – should be under the purview of the GO political outfits promised to do per cent as against 90 per cent tify the site. platforms at their disposal to "As schools remain closed, mats and platforms, according get their quota of entertain- and more enterprises push for to a report from Mobile ment. professionals to work from Marketing Association India This offer many OTT play- home, this will probably result and GroupM, a media invest- ers like Netflix, Amazon Prime in more OTT viewership. As ment group. Forces intensify Create demand for and Hotstar among others to streaming habits evolve, this Disney's video on-demand increase viewership on their could result in more OTT streaming service Disney Plus platforms. sign-ups and increased time (Disney+) also arrived in India "The coronavirus pandem- spent on it, across genres," he weeks ahead of its scheduled combing operations turmeric, says Niranjan ic has caused a significant added. launch date via Hotstar. shift in the way we operate, With more than 30 OTT Hotstar, with over 400 mil- PNS n WARANGAL PNS n HYDERABAD The Minister where work-life balance equa- players and 10 music stream- lion downloads, is one of the tions have also irreversibly ing apps in existence catering most downloaded apps in Following specific information Agriculture Minister S expressed concern changed," Prabhu Ram, Head- to various entertainment and India, registering 2X installs about the movement of mem- Niranjan Reddy has expressed over traders forming Industry Intelligence Group media demands, Indians are and 3X growth in consump- bers of the outlawed Maoists, concern over lack of MSP for into a syndicate to (IIG), CyberMedia Research prone to consuming content tion in 2019 as compared to the police have intensified turmeric crop and attributed it (CMR), told IANS. across an array of digital for- 2018. combing operations in to the failure of the Central exploit the farmers. Jayashankar Bhupalpally, government to create demand Under the PPP model, Mulugu and Mahbubabad dis- for turmeric across the globe the authorities should trticts. They have also beefed like the Alleppey turmeric. focus on turmeric We have the... up security for people’s repre- He suggested increasing India’s first corona... sentatives in these areas. turmeric use, supply of quali- processing and Continued from Page 1 have been around the Continued from Page 1 According to sources, a ty seeds to farmers, increasing marketing patient, have been put under Maoist dalam was moving in the percentage of curcumin to opportunities All these people are kept under "home quarantined" for the We need to tell people the the forest areas of Bhadradri- promote exports. home isolation and their con- stipulated timeframe, as facts. In any parliamentary Kothagudem. “Recently, the In a meeting to review turmer- dition is stable. advised by government system, money is collected dalam members escaped from been successful in checking ic prospects in the state with offi- ers. Under the PPP model, the taken to CM’s notice, he added. CARE Hospitals said that agencies. from the people in the form a police team during a comb- their entry into Telangana cials and Ministers, Niranjan authorities should focus on Forest Minister Indrakaran the healthcare professionals Despite the hospital coun- of taxes. We believe in people ing operation in Kothagudem from the strife-torn Reddy suggested improving the turmeric processing and mar- Reddy, R and B Minister V who attended to the patient selling the patient and his and have asked them to self- district,” a police official said. Chattishgarh State,” the official quality and exports of turmeric. keting opportunities. Prashant Reddy, agriculture had observed complete PPE family about further treat- certify their properties. If you “Though there was no said. Farmers have been suffering Niranjan Reddy suggested secretary Janardhan Reddy, (personal protective equip- ment and need of admission lie, 25 times fine and 2 years major action by the Maoists Police have been successful because of the unpolished that a committee be constitut- MLAs Bajireddy Goverdhan ment) protocol. in the critical care isolation jail (will be the punishment." since the formation of in arresting lower rung cadre turmeric, he said. ed to devise long-term and and Sanjay Kumar MLCs As part of the precaution- unit, the family decided to "We are not scared of votes. Telangana State, police are of Maoists, particularly in The Minister expressed con- short-term plans on turmeric Jeevan Reddy and Gangadhar ary measures, all the health- take the patient back to their We will take hard facts to peo- continuing to keep vigil on the Mulugu and Mahbubabad dis- cern over traders forming into crop prospects. Once the Goud and others were present care personnel at the hospi- native place against medical ple. For our villages to devel- Maoists movements and have trict from time to time. a syndicate to exploit the farm- report is out, the issue will be on the occasion. tal who were suspected to advice (LAMA). op, we should work hard." Number of Burglar held Namaste is the way Covid-19 ... Scientists detail first person-to-person in Karimnagar Continued from Page 1 PNS n KARIMNAGAR District Medical and Health transmission of Covid-19 in US world now greets Officers have issued direc- PNS n WASHINGTON researchers noted in the study. Karimnagar police arrested an tives to medical officers that In the research, scientists inter-State burglar and recov- Continued from Page 1 Coronovirus, as paramedics, nursing and Scientists have detailed the report the clinical and labora- ered four tolas of gold from other medical staff cannot be first known locally-transmitted tory features of both patients him on Friday. Namaste, does not require per the experts is granted holidays for now. case in the US of the novel and the assessment and mon- Additional DCP touching another and only highly contagious A total of 339 patients are coronavirus infection, COVID- itoring of several hundred indi- (Administration) G involves joining your own two and is spread by symptomatic and under hos- 19, tracing it to a man, who viduals with potential exposure Chandramohan explained the palms together -- thereby pital isolation, 304 of whom contracted the disease from his to SARS-CoV-2. modus operandi of the bur- turning out to be the safest physical contact, tested negative. Another 746 wife travelling from Wuhan, In total, they identified 372 glar. The accused, Varanasi way to greet people in one of which is are home quarantined. China. individuals as potential contacts Anand Kumar, had stolen six COVID-19 times. the handshake. Another corona suspected According to researchers, with 347 of them actively mon- tolas of gold from the house of Coronovirus, as per the So, be it a case has been reportedly reg- person-to-person transmission The study, published in the transmission in the US was itored after confirmation of Burla Athmaram in experts is highly contagious istered in Jagtial district. The of the deadly coronavirus, journal The Lancet, noted that reported on January 30 when exposure to the woman or her Bhagathnagar on March 10, and is spread by physical con- common man or patient from Lingapur village, SARS-CoV-2, occurred on January 23, 2020, Illinois her husband, who had not husband on or after the day of 2020. A native of tact, one of which is the hand- the president or who recently visited Dubai, between the two people with reported the US state Chicago's travelled outside the US, but symptom onset. Madhurawada junction, shake. So, be it a common man prime minister, it was hospitalised with severe prolonged, unprotected expo- first laboratory-confirmed case, had frequent, close contact This included 152 commu- Vishakapatnam, Anand or the president or prime fever and cold. Two other sure while the first patient or index case, of COVID-19 in with his wife since her return, nity contacts, and 195 health- Kumar is involved in 28 minister, it is the same for is the same for persons in Warangal are sus- showed symptoms. a woman in her 60s returning tested positive. care professionals, the study offences in Telangana and everyone. everyone pected to have been infected They said despite active from Wuhan, China in mid- Following this, public health mentioned. There were 25 peo- Andhra Pradesh. On March 5, The fact today is that as they showed coronavirus monitoring and testing of 372 January 2020. authorities conducted an inten- ple that had insufficient contact he released from Nalgonda jail Namaste is being looked upon symptoms. The two, a couple contacts of both cases, no fur- Subsequently, scientists said sive epidemiologic investigation information to complete active on bail and committed anoth- as a clean way to meet and fears over the coronavirus based in Hanamkonda who ther transmission was detected. the first evidence of secondary of the two confirmed cases, the monitoring, the scientists said. er crime within five days. greet. outbreak grow. came from Dubai, are now Perhaps this was what During a press conference, suffering from fever. They prompted US President he said that small steps such as were taken to the Donald Trump to say after he adopting the Indian Namaste Coronavirus Isolation Ward met the Ireland Prime could help in controlling the by MGM doctors. Covid-19 takes over daily lives, roils markets Minister Leo Varadkar in the spread of the virus, among Oval office at the White House others steps. HYDERABAD PNS n SEOUL The intensifying spread of Covid-19 on Thursday, "We didn't shake "President Macron also has hands today and we looked at decided to greet all his coun- BULLION RATES The coronavirus pandemic has beyond Asia has dashed hopes about a each other and said what are terparts with a namaste, a GOLD taken over daily lives around quick containment, even with travel and we going to do? Sort of a weird graceful gesture that he has ` 42,240 (10 gm) the globe, overwhelming hos- social events curbed drastically. And feeling. We did this (joined retained from his India visit in ` pitals, shuttering schools and political leaders were among those hands). I just got back from 2018," a tweet from the official 1,720 offices, halting US Presidential India and I didn't shake any Twitter account of the SILVER campaign rallies and world infected or quarantined due to hands there. It was easy." Ambassador of France to India ` 41,900 (10 gm) sports while increasing fears potential exposure While Trump's trip to Emmanuel Lenain said on ` 3,200 about the financial toll. Ahemdabad (India) on March 11. A video of Prince The intensifying spread of February 24, 2020, where he Charles greeting with namaste Covid-19 beyond Asia has virus a "global crisis, not lim- 2,000 cases each. attended a rally named went viral on the Internet. He CHICKEN dashed hopes about a quick ited to any continent, and it In Italy's hardest-hit Namaste Trump put 'Namaste' was seen greeting people with RATES `/KG containment, even with travel requires cooperation". Lombardy region, hospitals on the world spotlight, he a Namaste at the annual and social events curbed dras- The spread of the virus in were overwhelmed with both himself is being seen to be Prince's Trust Awards on Dressed/With Skin `54 tically. And political leaders Europe, North America and the sick and the dead. The making a case for Namaste in March 11 at the London Without Skin `61 were among those infected or the Middle East has drawn country's restaurants, cafes and these days of coronavirus Palladium. As the world grap- Broiler at Farm `37 quarantined due to potential were less severe. threatened jobs and dwindling contrast with waning epi- retail shops closed in a lock- spread, and even hailed the ples with the deadly coron- exposure. In the United States, savings while caring for chil- demics in the hardest-hit down on personal movement, Indian way of greeting as: avirus outbreak, people are Asian markets were sinking Congress neared a deal with dren staying home from shut- nations in Asia. China, where though grocery stores, phar- "They (India and Japan) were searching for ways and means EGG further on Friday, after US the Trump administration on tered schools. While the outbreak emerged late last macies and markets were ahead of the curve." to safeguard themselves and `/ stocks had their greatest loss- a sweeping aid package with Washington scrambled to year, still accounts for more allowed to operate.France, Last week Israel Prime Namaste is being increasing- RATES 100 es since the Black Monday sick pay, free testing and other shape an economic rescue than 60% of global infections. Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ly accepted as a simple way of HYDERABAD 295 crash of 1987 and bad resources to help reassure anx- package, the EU pushed back The pandemic's new epicentre Lithuania Algeria and Slovakia too advocated for Namaste lifestyle. Namaste is original- VIJAYAWADA 324 European results. Benchmarks ious Americans and calm mar- against President Donald is Europe. Italy's death toll shut down their schools, and way of greeting. He asked his ly a Sanskrit phrase formed in Japan, Thailand and India kets, House Speaker Nancy Trump's sharp restrictions on topped 1,000 on Thursday Europe's most successful soc- fellow countrymen to greet from 'Namah', meaning 'bow, VISAKHAPATNAM 355 sank as much as 10 per cent. Pelosi said. travel from Europe to the US, with more than 15,000 con- cer team, Real Madrid, put all each other by folding hands obeisance, adoration,' and the RETAIL PRICE `2.95 Losses in mainland China, People fretted over the slamming Trump's "unilateral" firmed cases. France, Spain its players into quarantine after and saying Namaste as enclitic pronoun "te", meaning (IN HYDERABAD) where the virus is subsiding, health risks to the elderly, decision and declaring the and Germany all exceeded one tested positive. opposed to shaking hands as 'to you".

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RIME CORNER AIR POLLUTION LEVELS SHOOT UP IN HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD NO END IN SIGHT Air pollution in Hyderabad is on the rise during the past one week or so because of the n Emissions from n The emissions have n Air pollution in overcast sky due to a low-pres- exhaust fumes of over been affecting lungs and Balanagar, Uppal, sure area formed over the Bay 50 lakh vehicles in nasal membranes. Jubilee Hills, Charminar, of Bengal. As chances of dust particles the city and The extent of Paradise, Zoo Park, and other gaseous emissions burning of particular Punjagutta, Kukatpally, JNTU student escaping into atmosphere have garbage in open matter in a Chikkadpally and MGBS been greatly curtailed because killed in mishap of the overcast conditions, air places, industrial cubic feet of on the rise pollution on the air should n engineering student from pollution increased in the city, n There are over 10 lakh AJNTU was killed in a road said officials of the Pollution city outskirts are not exceed outdated vehicles that Sarang helicopters in action at Wings India 2020 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad on Friday — Photo: SV Chary mishap when he was on his Control Board. proving to be a 40 micro way to attend prayers on Friday If the air quality index is ply on city roads morning at KPHB area. The between 0 to 50 points, the city health hazard grams. deceased was identified as is considered pollution-free. OPERATIONAL MODEL Muneeb Basheer, a Btech However, the index reached 83 Mechanical Engineer student of points in Greater Hyderabad alarming proportions. Last index increases, people will The increased pollution JNTU. He was staying at indicating a marginal decrease week, the air quality index in suffer from lung problems, could lead to lung related ail- Warangal Airport to take Kinnera boy's hostel in the in air quality. The index has Delhi stood at 67, while it was headache and bronchitis. ments like bronchitis, damage college campus at KPHB. been compiled taking into 80 for Bengaluru. The index for According to officials, the retina in the eye, cause difficul- According to the police, consideration the extent of Chennai was 63. most prominent contributor ties in breathing, headaches and Basheer booked a Bounce bike, dust particles in the air and the The increase or decrease in of air pollution is exhaust from partial headaches, lung cancers, cue from Bidar airport bearing no TS 07 UB 1851, presence of oxygen, carbon- the index corresponds to the outdated vehicles. The more the asthma, sinus problems and so online for attending Namaz. At monoxide and nitrogen oxide changes in atmosphere. Series number of outdated vehicles on. Wearing face masks and PNS n HYDERABAD about 6 am, while he was in it. The officials said that the of rains in Delhi had reduced plying on the roads, the more eye-glasses can resolve the heading towards CRC Class increase has not reached the index, experts said. If the will be the air pollution. problem to an extent. Minister KT Rama Rao on COVID-19 CLIPS Room Complex of JNTU Friday said that Warangal air- Campus, he suddenly lost port will have an operating control and accidentally fell on model similar to the one at WINGS OF WINGS INDIA the road, sustaining bleeding GHASL, Bidar airport. HYDERABAD: The day two at Anand Stanley, chairman FICCI, injuries to his face, head and Owaisi, Waris Pathan, The Minister, addressing Wings India 2020 was rather Civil Aviation Committee and other parts of the body," the Spicejet Wings2020, a civil aviation dull and had an empty feeling Managing Director, Airbus India, police said, adding that he was fete, said, "With the blessings around the venue as the were also present during the immediately shifted to a private ink pact of Ministry of civil aviation, all visitor's who purchased tickets inaugural ceremony. hospital for medical attention. stakeholders have agreed to were refunded due to Unfortunately, the general While undergoing treatment, he Kapil Mishra booked n PNS HYDERABAD work together to operationalise coronavirus outbreak. The public could not get a sight of succumbed to his injuries PNS n HYDERABAD Warangal Airport soon with an Indian aviation industry came the air shows and other stalls at around Friday afternoon. A case GMR Hyderabad Aviation operating model similar to together to work towards the place due to Coronavirus has been registered. An FIR was on Friday lodged SEZ Limited (GHASL), a 100 Bidar Airport model." making 'Flying for All' of 'Wings outbreak. The Wings India 2020 against All India Majlis-e- per cent subsidiary of GMR It may be mentioned here India 2020', which was officially in a tweet said, "Due to the Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Hyderabad International that GMR Hyderabad inaugurated by IT Minister KT outbreak of #COVID19, the GHMC worker chief Asaduddin Owaisi, for- Airport Ltd (GHIAL), has International Airport Ltd Rama Rao. Apart from him, entry for the general public at killed in mer MLA Waris Pathan and recently signed an agreement (GHIAL) has signed a conces- Mallai Krishna Rao, Health and #WingsIndia2020 has been Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to lease with SpiceJet. As per sion agreement to commission, Tourism Minister, Government restricted. All visitors who've accident leader Kapil Mishra on charges the agreement, GHASL will be operationalise and maintain of Puducherry, Arvind Singh, purchased tickets for the event of promoting enmity between constructing a facility for the civilian enclave at the Bidar chairman, Airports Authority of will get their money refunded sanitation worker of GHMC India, Usha Padhee, Joint back." The place had as many Adied in a road mishap when different religious communi- SpiceJet to carry out the ware- airport in North Karnataka ties. housing, distribution and trad- under UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Secretary, Ministry of Civil as 110 exhibitors with over 20 a speeding tipper lorry ran Aviation, Dr Sangita Reddy, states participation, 500 plus over him at Hayathnagar on According to sources, the ing activity within the Free Aam Nagrik) scheme. complaint has been lodged at Trade Warehousing Zone of Warangal airport is likely to President, FICCI and Joint MD delegates from 6 states who Friday. The of Apollo Hospitals Group and had their B2B meetings. deceased was the Moghalpura Police Station multi-product SEZ, known as boost regional air transport identified as by Balkishan Rao Namdhari, a GMR Aerospace & Industrial and support the mega textile Lingaiah. member of the Inquilab-e- Park. This facility will be park and the IT hub launched the health hazard we are now Drone policy to develop an "He was Millat. According to the police, According to sources, the complaint 33,000 sq ft initially, with a in the city, KTR said. Warangal facing, but the Civil Aviation ecosystem for the drone/UAV riding his the complainant alleged that has been lodged at the Moghalpura potential to expand to 1,00,000 falls within the concession Ministry, FICCI and State industry. The state government moped Waris Pathan had delivered a sq ft, based on demand. zone of 150 km agreed with Government have worked is actively working with start- when the provocative speech in the pres- PS by Balkishan Rao Namdhari, a GMR Aerospace & Hyderabad International together and left no stone ups and industry partners to tipper, being ence of Owaisi at an anti-CAA member of the Inquilab-e-Millat Industrial Park is housed in Airport and the airport land is unturned in ensuring adequate pilot drone use-cases in health- driven in a rash rally in Karnataka's Kalaburagi. Hyderabad Airport City, under the custody of Airport precautions to give us the con- care, agriculture, mining and and negligent manner, dashed BJP’s Kapil Mishra, too, had India’s first smart, Greenfield Authority of India. fidence in letting show contin- law enforcement, he said. him from behind, killing him led a gathering in support of Airport City. The Park offers KTR noted that the state ue as scheduled as a business The Minister said the state on the spot," the police said. CAA after which violent com- religious communities and The relevant sections deal ‘ready-to-use’ industrial infra- government has requested the event." "May this air show envisioned Telangana Drone Based on a complaint, a case munal clashes erupted in were instigating communal with charges relating to wan- structure with the flexibility of Ministry of Civil Aviation to reflect our collective resolve and city to support drone testing, was booked against the driver Delhi, the complainant alleged. clashes. ton vilification or attacks upon choosing land within SEZ for include Warangal Airport resilience to let business carry skilling R&D and commercial- under section 304-A (death by According to the complaint, The FIR was lodged under religion, abetting the commis- businesses focusing on foreign under RCS-UDAN scheme. on, even doing such a challeng- isation. Stating that Telangana negligence) of the IPC and an the accused individuals are Section 153, 153-A, 117, 295- sion of the offence, insulting markets and land in Domestic Speaking about the event, ing scenario," KTR said.He made massive growth in aero- investigation was launched. guilty of promoting enmity A and 120-B of the Indian religious beliefs, and criminal Tariff Area for businesses KTR said, "There was every rea- noted that Telangana is the first space sector in the past five between Hindu and Muslim Penal Code (IPC). conspiracy. catering to Indian market. son to cancel the event due to state to come up with its own years, he said. Private bus catches fire, Burglar arrested, booty recovered Doctor found dead, passengers PNS n HYDERABAD The Nampally Police on Friday suicide suspected safe nabbed a burglar and recov- PNS n HYDERABAD ered stolen property worth Rs Police suspect PNS n HYDERABAD 13.25 lakh from his possession. A doctor working with a that Subash, The arrested was identified as prominent private hospital in Passengers travelling on a Mohd Zaheer (26), a car dri- the city was found dead under working as a private bus from Mumbai to ver from Mehdipatnam. suspicious circumstances at his cardiologist Hyderabad had a miraculous The police recovered Rs residence in Gayatrinagar of could have escape Friday after the vehi- 12.42 lakh, a laptop and a Suchitra on Friday. cle caught fire near RC smartphone worth Rs 80,000 Police suspect that the 33- committed Puram. The Orange Travels was recovered from his posses- year-old G Subash, working as suicide bus, with 26 passengers on sion. Zaheer was involved in an assistant cardiologist in board, was completely gutted nine cases under Hyderabad Yashoda Hospital, could have in the fire. However, passen- and Cyberabad committed suicide. when Subhash’s mother tried gers were quick to alight, and Commissionerates. According According to the police, to wake him up on Friday there were no injuries. to the police, the complainant, Subash married Nithya in morning. When he didn’t The driver noticed smoke a resident of Nampally, went to October 2017 after being in a respond, she informed her emanating from the engine Karimnagar along with his relationship with her for more husband and they shifted him Duo arrested and stopped the bus near the family and hired Zaheer as than a year. However, soon to a nearby hospital where a Nagulamma Temple in front their driver. after the wedding, Nithya left doctor examined him and of a petrol pump on the busy However, after dropping went to the owner's house and used the money on play- for her parents’ house and said declared him dead. NH-65. The alert bus driver them in Karimnagar, Zaheer and broke open the main ing cards, betting and casino. that she would return after Based on a complaint from for theft and the cleaner immediately rushed back to Hyderabad door locks and the bedroom The arrested was remanded persuading her parents, but Subash’s father, a case was asked the passengers to get off the same day claiming that he almirah and stole Rs 19 lakh to judicial custody and an did not. Subash was living with registered with the PNS n HYDERABAD the bus even as the fire start- had some urgent work. After cash. After committing the investigation into his his parents since then. Petbasheerabad Police began A mobile phone ed spreading. reaching Hyderabad, Zaheer offence, Zaheer went to Goa offences. The incident came to light an investigation. The Central Zone team of the and a two Commissioner's Task Force on Friday arrested two persons wheeler used for on charges of theft. The committing arrested were identified as Specially-challenged personnel to get new lease of life Vemula Balraj, 20, and a offences was minor. Balraj was previously recovered from PNS n HYDERABAD involved in four cases at CRPF inks deal with a disability support Jawahar Nagar Police station the duo. The CRPF on Friday inked a NGO in order to train its personnel, who and one at Kushaiguda PS. According to the deal with a disability support lost their limbs in operations, in various A mobile phone and a two NGO in order to train its per- wheeler used for committing police, Balraj sonnel, who lost their limbs in skills including cyber operations, AI offences was recovered from used to work as operations, in various skills the duo. According to the including cyber operations, police, Balraj used to work as lathe machine artificial intelligence and para- Maheshwari stressed during the force with DG's commenda- lathe machine worker for his worker for sports, a senior official said. the event that these personnel tion disc and certificates for livelihood. As his earnings livelihood A Memorandum of can be trained in varied skills bringing laurels in the field of were not sufficient to fulfil his Understanding (MoU) was for- like acquiring working knowl- para-sports. The CRPF chief needs, he took to committing malised between the force and edge of the cyberspace, artifi- also handed over appointment thefts. the Aditya Mehta Foundation cial intelligence, para-sports letters to a family member of each In 2019, he along with his phones from people. in presence of CRPF Director and many other such areas. of 20 personnel who were killed friends formed a gang and According to their plan, they General (DG) AP Maheshwari, "The world throws immense in the line of duty. started committing offences. stole a phone in the limits of the official said. opportunities for us to grab. The The companies that offered He was arrested by Nampally PS on the 29 A total of 189 CRPF person- only thing required to gainfully jobs include Wipro, Toyota, Kushaiguda Police in June February. Based on credible nel, he said, lost their limbs or harness these opportunities is to Dream Studio, Virtusa and 2019 and was released on bail. information, officials appre- underwent amputation in the re-orient the psycho-behavioral Garcorp, the official said. The After being released from jail, hended the accused and recov- last ten years while they were characters accordingly," the DG 3.25 lakh personnel strong he became friends with a child ered the snatched mobile in the line of duty or opera- said. "I hope our force personnel Central Reserve Police Force is in conflict with the law (juve- phone. The apprehended per- tions. The MoU is aimed to will make the most of the re- country's largest paramilitary nile), a resident of the same sons along with seized prop- create new opportunities for skilling opportunities being and is categorised as the lead locality at Balaji Nagar. erty were handed over to SHO, such personnel who remain an opened up through the MoU," he internal security and anti-Naxal They both hatched a plan to Nampally PS for further inves- integral part of the force, the said. The DG also honoured five operations armed police unit of earn easy money by snatching tigation. official said. He said DG such specially-abled personnel of the country. CRPF Director General AP Maheshwari Maheshwari with para sports persons in Hyderabad on Friday HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MARCH 14, 2020 hyderabad 04 Will implement new PR Act effectively: KCR PNS n HYDERABAD every village”. Even gram pan- chayats with a population less Coronavirus should be scared than 500 would be given a Adopt a realistic to enter Telangana villages, total of Rs 40 lakh in total for PMKVY: Only 5,964 said Chief Minister K five years, KCR said. Chandrashekhar Rao in the There are 899 gram pan- youth secure jobs in TS Assembly on Friday. chayats where population is approach: Cong Stating that the State govern- less than 500 while there are HYDERABAD: Not even half of was from Nalgonda district ment’s Palle and Pragathi pro- 22 gram panchayats with pop- the jobless youth in Telangana, wherein 1,820 students got PNS n HYDERABAD grammes were not photo ops, ulation of 500. certified so under the Pradhan enrolled and 857 were placed TRS government the Chief Minister said, “The There are 523 gram pan- Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana – out of 1,479 who were certified. Telangana Pradesh Congress has been handling state government is firm on chayats with 400-499 popula- the Centrally-sponsored state- Not even one youth from Committee (TPCC) Treasurer making villages clean and tion which are getting Rs 36 managed (PMKVY-CSSM) Jogulamba Gadwal, Kamareddy, Gudur Narayana Reddy on the State’s green. It (Palle Pragati) is not lakh, 292 gram panchayats scheme, have secured jobs. Kumaram Bheem-Asifabad, who Friday strongly condemned finances in a photo op for us. Corona should with 300-399 population get- According to data tabled in the enrolled in the scheme, got the announcement by Chief be scared to come to Telangana ting Rs 28 lakh, 54 gram pan- Assembly by Labour Minister Ch placed. Minister K Chandrashekhar haphazard villages. To ensure such a sit- ernment’s ways as ‘bizarre’, one condition that — 5 per chayats with 200-299 getting Malla Reddy, a total of 18,501 Youth from Badradri- Rao on increasing electricity manner since uation, Palle Pragati will be Chief Minister declared that cent, 10 per cent of funds Rs 20 lakh, and 10 gram pan- youths have been trained of Kothagudem, Jagtial, tariff and hiking property beginning, said implemented seriously.” they will give Rs 1,847 crore to should be given to mandal chayats with 100- 199 popula- whom 5,964 have been placed Karimnagar, Khammam, tax. “If needed, we will skip a villages on par with what parishads and zilla parishads tion getting Rs 12 lakh. There across the state. Medchal, Nirmal, Rangareddy, “TRS government has been TPCC Treasurer meal or not pay our legislators Centre was currently giving. respectively. Irrespective of is only one gram panchayat While 23,047 youths enrolled Siddipet, Suryapet, Warangal handling the State’s finances but will not deprive gram “Earlier, the Central govern- the conditions, for the first with 106 people getting Rs 8.5 under the scheme, 18,501 were Rural and Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri in a haphazard manner since panchayats of funds. The gov- ment used to take finance time in the country we have lakh fund, the Chief Minister trained, 14,895 assessed and districts got placed in high beginning. There is a huge ning to borrow nearly Rs ernment would implement commission report and after also decided to give Rs 1,847 informed. only 12,936 certified. So far, an numbers. mismatch between the Budget 40,000 crore in financial year the new Panchayat Raj Act 2-3 months they will approve crore to gram panchayats,” “Even for this gram pan- amount of Rs 22.94 crore was Jogulamba Gadwal had only estimates and actual revenues. 2020-21 and arrange the effectively and provide funds it for five years. Now they took the Chief Minister said. chayat, I insisted on buying utilised under the scheme. 60 enrollments and none of Consequently, it borrowed remaining Rs 30,000 crore by to the rural local bodies every interim report and gave grant He said, “Today in tractor. I am the architect of it. While 582 youth got enrolled them were trained or assessed loans indiscriminately increasing taxes and sell- month as part of efforts to for one year. We don’t know if Telangana, wherever we go, we All these gram panchayats in this scheme in Hyderabad, or placed. Mahbubnagar, pushing the entire ing away prime prop- transform villages in the state they will keep, give or change can proudly say that 12,750 will get Rs 40 lakh for five only 16 got jobs out of the 157 Hyderabad and Medchal have State into huge debt. erties belonging to as ideal villages in the coun- for next four years. For this villages have garbage stations, years. We will issue a GO who were certified. Maximum seen lowest number of Instead of taking the State. “This is try,” the Chief Minister said. one year, they are giving Rs common graveyard, water today itself,” the Chief enrollment under the scheme placements. corrective mea- nothing but pure Terming that Central gov- 1,847 crore for villages with supply, tractors, nursery in Minister said. sures in view of mismanagement of economic slow- State's economy,” he down, it presented said. The Congress an unrealistic Budget leader said that people Kavitha celebrates birthday in Assembly of Rs 1.82 lakh-crore and were already hit with ris- Errabelli is No 1 Minister now it wants to burden the ing inflation and ever increas- PNS n HYDERABAD on Twitter. In a tweet, common man to cover up its ing fuel prices. Minister KT Rama Rao failures,” Narayana Reddy “The economic slowdown Despite tasting a bitter pill over wished Kavita saying, “Happy said. has led to job losses and cut in TRS govt, says KCR Rajya Sabha seat, Kalvakuntla birthday Pup. Lots of love... He said that the overall rev- in income sources. Telangana PNS n HYDERABAD Kavitha was present at the fil- May you have a blessed life enue of Telangana, including is among the States with is ing of nomination papers of filled with happiness, good loans, was nearly Rs 1.05 levying high taxes and sur- Chief Minister K TRS Rajya Sabha nominees health and peace.” lakh-crore in 2019-20 and it charges on fuel. The increase Chandrashekhar Rao on and celebrated her birthday in Rajya Sabha member might be around Rs 1.10 in RTC fares by 20 paisa per Friday praised Panchayati Raj the Assembly premises. Santosh Kumar also wished lakh-crore by the end of cur- km has already burdened the Minister Errabelli Dayakar The former MP was greet- Kavita. He tweeted, “Akka! rent financial year. common man. Now a hike in Rao and said that the latter ed by Ministers, MPs and Wishing you a very However, the State gov- power tariff will not only hit emerged as top performing MLAs on her birthday. She #HappyBirthday. I am the ernment presented an ambi- the commercial sector and Minister as per internal survey. celebrated by cutting a cake on luckiest to have such a tious Budget of Rs 1.82 lakh- industries, but it will also The Chief Minister attributed the Assembly premises. #Adorable & caring #Sister like crore and now it wants to break the backbone of domes- this outcome to the efforts put She attended the nomina- you, Will cherish your mem- bridge the gap of nearly Rs tic consumers,” he said. in by the Minister for success Rao is the number one tion filing of TRS Rajya Sabha orable company forever. May 70,000 crore by enhancing Similarly, he said, the eco- of Palle Pragathi programme. Minister. If you do the job well, nominees Suresh Reddy and god shower his choicest bless- taxes and by borrowing more nomic slowdown had a neg- "Based on the reports in the such good appreciation will K Keshav Rao. Earlier on ings abundantly upon you & money. ative impact on the reality sec- internal survey, Panchayati Raj automatically come," the Chief Friday, many leaders extend- be blessed with good health Former MP K Kavitha celebrating her birthday along with Minister V Srinivas Goud As per Budget estimates, tor with builders not finding Minister Errabelli Dayakar Minister said. ed wishes to the former MP and long life in public service.” and others in the Assembly on Friday the State government is plan- enough buyers. REVANTH ARREST NEW INNINGS Khurshid arguing Congress accuses TRS for Revanth of political vendetta creates buzz PNS n NEW DELHI K VENKATESHWARLU of Telangana MPs, Members Congress and TRS members HIGH COURT ADJOURNS n HYDERABAD belonging to Tamil Nadu and verbally clashed in the Lok other states raised Revanth Sabha on Friday after Congress REVANTH'S BAIL PETITION Senior Supreme Court lawyer Reddy’s arrest issue in member Manickam Tagore and AICC general secretary Parliament. They moved an accused the Telangana Police HYDERABAD: The Telangana the Aircraft Act-1934, which Salman Khurshid on Friday adjournment motion in the of arresting Malkajgiri MP High Court on Friday adjourned were slapped against the MP in argued before the Telangana Lok Sabha seeking a discus- Revanth Reddy in a ‘false case’ hearing on the three petitions the case filed against him on the High Court seeking release of sion on the issue. and accused the Telangana filed by Congress MP from allegation of using a drone Malkajgiri Congress MP, On the other hand, senior government of ‘political Malkajgiri A Revanth Reddy camera , has a maximum Revanth Reddy on bail. The Congress leaders like T Jagga vendetta’. seeking regular bail, quashing of punishment of one month. news of Salman Khurshid Reddy and V Hanumantha Raising the issue in Zero FIR filed against him by Narsingi He pointed out that the case arguing on behalf of Revanth Rao alleged that Revanth Hour, Tagore said the Police and quashing of his was registered by the police on Reddy created quite a buzz in Reddy didn’t discuss about Parliament was in session and remand order passed by the XVI the basis of a complaint lodged TRS Rajya Sabha nominees Suresh Reddy and K Keshav Rao with Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and others after the political circles. KTR’s farmhouse issue in the a member should not have Additional Chief Metropolitan by a police constable G filing their nomination papers, in Hyderabad on Friday Revanth Reddy’s official party forum before launching been arrested. “Our colleague Magistrate of Cyberabad at Venkatesh instead of a WhatsApp groups claimed a protest. The duo stated Revanth Reddy has been Rajendranagar on March 5. competent authority under the that Khurshid had come that Revanth Reddy’s fight arrested in Telangana and a Senior advocate of Supreme Act. along with his team to against KTR’s farmhouse was false case was registered. It is Court of India and senior Countering the arguments of ADMISSION TIME Hyderabad on behalf of personal and not linked to a political vendetta by the TRS Congress leader Salman Khurshid, public prosecutor AICC intriguing the the party. government. You have to pro- Khurshid argued the case on Pratap Reddy told the High Court Telangana Congress leaders. “Revanth Reddy’s followers tect him. The House is in ses- behalf of the MP before a single that the MP had intruded into the CBSE urges parents to The Telangana Congress are severely criticising the sion. It should not happen,” he Judge bench of the HC headed privacy of an individual by the leaders are wondering if party on social media plat- said. by Justice G Sridevi. usage of drone camera without Khurshid had come to forms. Instead of benefitting Tagore said the Congress During his arguments, he taking permission. He also told Hyderabad on behalf of the party, all activities of member had information urged the High Court to grant the HC that the petitioner was check affiliation of schools AICC or as a professional Revanth Reddy are harming about the farmhouse ‘illegally bail to his client Revanth Reddy taken into custody as per existing PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM case of non-fulfilment of con- "CBSE Pattern", "Likely to be lawyer. However, Gandhi the party’s interests,” they occupied’ by a state Minister. in the Sections 11(A)R/W 5A of rules and regulations. ditions, the application of affiliated with CBSE" or Bhavan sources said that they said. Other senior leaders in TRS leader Nama Nageswara Alerting parents against unreg- schools stand rejected. "Running under the aegis of didn’t have such informa- the party also said that the Rao, however, accused Tagore bers protested against Rao's s adjournment of the business istered schools, the CBSE has Such schools are not allowed CBSE". The Board does not tion from the AICC. party has not yet taken any of misleading the House. He remarks while TRS members of the House for the purpose asked them to check the affilia- to enrol their students for allow non-affiliated school to Earlier in the day, instead decision on GO 111. said Reddy has been arrested backed him leading to a din in of discussing a definite mat- tion status of a school before seek- Board's examinations. It has present the candidates to the on the basis of a complaint and the House briefly. Earlier, ter of urgent importance, ing admission to their children. come to the notice of the Board Board Examination. a drone was flown on private Congress MPs — Manickam namely—unwanted detention The National Board under that some of the non-affiliated "Indeed, the application of property and recording done. Tagore, Subbaraman of A Revanth Reddy, the aegis of Ministry of Human schools are misleading the par- such schools is either under Nama Nageswara Rao said Thirunavukkarasar and Jasbir MP, Lok Sabha in an insignif- Resource Development grants ents by displaying various process or rejected by the Board. ‘Avantika' to enhance the member had violated rel- Singh Gill asked the Lok icance drone case and his affiliation to schools on fulfil- boards at schools.Some of the Some of them may not apply for evant provisions of the Sabha Secretary General “for bail appeal has also been dis- ment of mandatory conditions schools show messages such as affiliation at all," CBSE Secretary Aircraft Act. Congress mem- leave to move a motion for the missed”. as laid down in its bye-laws. In "to-be affiliated to CBSE", Anurag Tripathi said. administrative support Corona: Guv for Navy personnel PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM the milestones and associated avoids large AP, TS govts should reject NPR: HRF timelines for bringing about As part of the Indian Navy's enhancements in medical sup- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM 'understand the chronology' initiative to enhance adminis- port, priority assistance to gatherings HRF Coordination of the NPR-NRC-CAA trative support, a renovated families of personnel serving PNS n HYDERABAD The Human Rights Forum Committee member process. In Parliament on administrative complex was afloat, improved quality of demanded that Andhra Pradesh VS Krishna Thursday, Amit Shah was lying inaugurated at Nausena Bagh services and station facilities, Governor Dr Tamilisai and Telangana governments brazenly when he asserted that by Eastern Naval Command increase in transit accommo- Soundararajan has postponed pass resolutions in their Assem- demanded that the the NPR process will not ren- Chief Vice-Admiral Atul dation and allied services. all the meetings involving blies rejecting the National two Telugu States der any person as 'D' or Kumar Jain. A number of other projects mass gatherings to avoid Population Register (NPR) exer- follow the example 'Doubtful' in respect of their The complex called and support initiatives are also spread of Covid-19. cise in its totality and not just citizenship. Sub-rule 4 of Rule 'Avantika', also has the being progressed. The endeav- As per the press commu- limit themselves to reverting to of Kerala, reject 4 of the Citizenship Deployed Personnel Support our of the ENC is to continue to niqué, "In view of the the 2010 version of it. the NPR and pass (Registration of Citizens and Centre and other associated focus on the men at sea and Ministry of Health & Family In a release here on Friday, resolutions in their issue of national identity cards) offices for providing adminis- meet all the objectives and goals Welfare, Government of HRF Coordination Committee Rules, 2003, which invoked trative support to families of of the strategy for enhanced India Advisory to avoid mass member VS Krishna said the Assemblies stating NRIC, clearly states: "During personnel serving onboard administrative support. gatherings till the spread of NPR-NRC-CAA combine are in unambiguous the verification process, partic- ships. Post-inauguration of the Covid - 19 novel coronavirus inextricably linked legally. The terms that they will ulars of such individuals, The renovated complex is a complex, the C-in-C disease is contained, all the parent law, the provisions of whose citizenship is doubtful, result of the Navy's Strategy for addressed Flag Officers, meetings of Governor which Citizenship (Amendment) Act- NPR process has been notified, Therefore, the population reg- not implement it in shall be entered by the local Administrative Reforms and Commanding Officers, per- have mass gatherings are 2003 under which NPR oper- mentions NRIC in the title. ister provides the base for their States registrar with appropriate Transformation document sonnel and families from fleet hereby postponed until fur- ates, explicitly envisions the Sub-rule 4 of Rule 3 invokes the preparing a register of Indian remark in the population reg- (START), which was released ships and highlighted the pur- ther instructions."The com- creation of a National Register NPR process, while Sub-rule 5 citizens and NRC is the legal ister for further enquiry and in by the CNS in April 2019 and pose of the administrative muniqué points that this of Indian Citizens (NRIC). of Rule 3 clearly states that "The outcome of the 2003 amend- He said time and again case of doubtful citizenship, the is aimed at streamlining all strategy. The C-in-C empha- decision was taken as the Rule 3 of the Citizenship local register of Indian citizens ment to the provisions of the Union Home Minister Amit individual or the family shall be aspects of administrative sup- sised the importance of all per- safeguarding of the health of (Registration of citizens and shall contain details of persons Citizenship Act- 1955. The Shah has made clear, both in informed in a specified profor- port being provided to its sonnel providing assistance people is the topmost prior- issue of national identity cards) after due verification made NPR amounts to an initialisa- Parliament and outside, that ma immediately after the ver- personnel. to the fleet ships to ensure ity of the Governor. Rules- 2003 under which the from the population register. tion of an NRC. the people would do well to ification is over." The document lays down timely support. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MARCH 14, 2020 nation 05

SHORT READS Most of 19 CENTRE: FENCING AROUND MP Cong MLAs headed for Bhopal FOREST AREAS PERMITTED n PNS BHOPAL PNS n NEW DELHI the minister in his written "Activities such as construction/ reply to a question asked by Most of the 19 rebel Congress The Centre on Friday said it BSP MP Malook Nagar. erection of physical barriers, such as MLAs from Madhya Pradesh, Survey of India team has permitted fencing around "Activities such as construc- barbed wire fence, solar powered including six ministers, who forest areas to ensure safety of tion/erection of physical barri- electric fence, bio-fencing etc. are have been camping in ‘detained’ in Bengal people living in adjacent vil- ers, such as barbed wire fence, Bengaluru, are expected to village over NRC lages from attacks by wild ani- solar powered electric fence, permitted under the schemes for reach Bhopal on Friday mals. bio-fencing etc. are permitted ensuring safety of people living near evening, party sources said. Burdwan: A Survey of India Responding to a question under the schemes for ensur- forest areas," he added. After former Union min- Pvt agents no longer needed team was detained by villagers raised in the Lok Sabha, Union ing safety of people living near ister Jyotiraditya Scindia quit in West Bengal's Purba Environment Minister Prakash forest areas," he added. the Congress, 22 party MLAs, Bardhaman district on Javadekar said the government The envi- ronment minister also said namely, national parks, wildlife including six ministers - most for booking train tickets suspicion that they were is providing financial and tech- that as per state forest depart- sanctuaries, conservation of them said to be his sup- PNS n NEW DELHI collecting data for the National nical assistance to state govern- ment of Uttar Pradesh, six reserves and community porters - resigned from the Those who need Register of Citizens (NRC), ments for activities like erec- persons have lost their lives in reserves covering important assembly earlier this week, The Union government is help can go to officials said on Friday. The tion of physical barriers around man-leopard conflict in wildlife habitat have been cre- pushing the Nath govern- considering barring private "common service incident happened in forest areas to avoid man-ani- Bijnaur District alone in the ated all over the country by the ment in major crisis. vendors and agents from Bahirghanya village in Galsi 2 mal conflict. year 2019-2020. respective states/UTs under Of the 22 rebel MLAs, 19 booking train tickets for pas- centres" which are block on Thursday when the "The Central government Replying to another ques- the provisions of the Wild Life lawmakers, including half a sengers, Railway Minister run by govern- five-member team went there supplements the efforts of state tion on ensuring safety of wild (Protection) Act, 1972 to con- dozen ministers, had e-mailed Piyush Goyal told Lok Sabha ment, he said for fieldwork, they said. Locals governments by providing animals and adequate serve wild animals and their their resignation letters to on Friday. said that members of the team financial and technical assis- food for them to prevent habitats," he said. Governor Lalji Tandon. Replying to a discussion were taking photographs of tance to the state/UT govern- them from entering resi- "The ministry has issued "Most of the 19 MLAs on the demand for grants of needed when most people places of worship, raising ments under various cen- dential areas, the minister guidelines in context of have left Bengaluru where the Railway Ministry, he can book tickets on mobiles. suspicion that they were in the trally sponsored said the Centre has taken a human-wildlife conflict to the they were staying. They will spoke about his ministry's Those who need help can village for the NRC exercise. schemes for man- number of steps regarding the chief wildlife wardens of all the travel by air and are expect- crackdown on touts, includ- go to "common service cen- The surveyors told the locals agement of same. "A network of states/UT administrations," ed to reach here," a Scindia ing arrests, and asserted that tres" which are run by gov- that they were in the village to update the map of the area but wildlife," said Protected Areas (PAs) Javadekar said. loyalist told PTI. private agents are no longer ernment, he said. it failed to convince them, officials said. When the locals sought to see their identity AI cancels cards, they refused, following Centre's ‘erratic' decisions caused C'garh: Tulsi, Netam file which they were detained, officials said, adding that flights to seven members of the team were then economic slowdown: Desai countries till taken to the BDO's office. Block n nominations for RS polls PNS MUMBAI cancellation of a global tender Development Officer (BDO) n Shankhya Bandyopadhyay said for constructing a new April 30 PNS RAIPUR members of the team clicked Maharashtra industries minis- Assembly complex at Amravati n photographs of temples and ter Subhash Desai on Friday in Andhra Pradesh may have PNS MUMBAI Congress nominees K T S Tulsi mosques in the village. Since alleged that some "erratic" created a negative image of the and Phulo Devi Netam on there is a panic over the NRC, decisions by the Centre may country, he said. Air India has decided to cancel Friday filed their nomination the sudden visit by the team led have caused economic slow- The industries minister also flights to Italy, France, Germany, papers for two Rajya Sabha to tension in the village, he down in the country. The cited disputes between some Spain, Israel, South Korea and seats from Chhattisgarh for added. "They showed me an minister was discussing issues companies and the Union gov- Sri Lanka till April 30, an air- the upcoming biennial elec- order relating to the survey related to slump in industrial ernment. line official said on Friday, tions. exercise, but there was no prior investment in Maharashtra in "There have been instances amid mounting concerns over Tulsi and Netam filed their information about it," the Legislative Council. such as Vodafone case, where coronavirus epidemic. nominations in the Assembly Bandyopadhyay added. The "The Centre has made some several old tax dues are now The move comes a day after complex in the presence of officer said that a meeting was erratic decisions, which could being recovered. The compa- the national carrier announced Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, The nominations papers of both candidates held with the locals and they have slowed down investment "trust deficit" among the ny has openly expressed its dis- suspension of services to Kuwait AICC's Chhattisgarh in-charge were told that the survey was here," he said. potential foreign investors, the appointment over the deci- till April 30. Earlier, the airline P L Punia, state Congress pres- will be scrutinised on March 16 and last not related to the NRC. The Centre has created a minister alleged. Instances like sion," he claimed. curtailed services on most ident Mohan Markam and state date for withdrawal of candidature is European routes, including Italy ministers. March 18, an official said. Annual health check- and France. Netam (48), the state ups for govt officials "It has been decided to tem- Congress women's wing pres- 300 firms porarily suspend services to ident, is a prominent tribal power at the Centre. He was Congress candidates will be suspended till June 30 Italy, France, Germany, Spain, leader from the Bastar region. appointed as Additional elected unopposed as no other New Delhi: The government found violating Israel, South Korea and Sri She was the MLA from Solicitor General of India in party has fielded nominees. has suspended till June 30 the Lanka due to the coronavirus Keshkal (1998-2003) in the 1990. The results will be formally mandatory annual health pollution outbreak," the official said on Bastar division and had unsuc- The nominations papers of announced on March 18 as no checkup of all its officials in the Friday.On Wednesday, the gov- cessfully contested the 2014 Lok both candidates will be scruti- polling will be required, the wake of coronavirus outbreak control norms ernment decided to suspend all Sabha election from Kanker. nised on March 16 and last date official said. The opposition BJP to avoid unnecessary strain on visas, except a few categories A noted Supreme Court for withdrawal of candidature did not field its candidate in hospitals and ward off chances PNS n NEW DELHI such as diplomatic and employ- lawyer, Tulsi was elected to the is March 18, an official said. view of its low strength in the of them getting infected in ment, from March 13 to April Rajya Sabha in 2014 when the Though the polling is sched- Assembly, whose members vote health facilities, officials said Over 300 out of 700 industries 15. Congress-led UPA was in uled for March 26, the two in Rajya Sabha elections. Friday. Annual health checkup inspected by the Central is a mandatory requirement for Pollution Control Board the appraisal of all central (CPCB) have been found vio- government officials above the lating environmental norms age of 40 years and it is to be and causing pollution in the Meghalaya closely monitoring done by March 31 every year, last four years, the ministry of they said. In the wake of Cabinet okays recast environment told the Lok coronavirus outbreak in the Sabha on Friday. disputed border area: Governor country, the process has been Replying to a question in the suspended till June 30, they lower house of Parliament, PNS n SHILLONG the matter with the deputy com- The area is a bone of contention between the two said. scheme for Yes Bank Union Environment Minister missioner, Kamrup (Rural) dis- n PNS NEW DELHI On March 5, the Prakash Javadekar said the Meghalaya Governor Tathagata trict, requesting him to maintain north-eastern states. Meghalaya claims it to be part Nirbhaya convict CPCB carried out inspection of Roy on Friday said that a disput- status quo and ensure peace and of West Khasi Hills district, while Assam asserts that moves HC on lapse in The Union Cabinet on Friday RBI imposed a 700 industries for verification ed area along the Assam- tranquility in the border area. approved reconstruction moratorium on Yes of compliance to environmen- Meghalaya border is being mon- The governor was addressing it falls under its Kamrup (Rural) district. mercy plea rejection scheme for Yes Bank under Bank, restricting tal norms between April 2016 itored continuously and neigh- the Assembly on the first day of New Delhi: One of the four which SBI will acquire 49 per and March 2020. bouring Assam has been the budget session. After a chief death row convicts in the 2012 cent stake in the crisis-ridden withdrawals to Rs "CPCB has reported that out requested to maintain status secretary level meeting on June the recent violence arising out of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Nirbhaya gang rape and murder private sector bank. 50,000 per of the 700 industries inspect- quo. 20, 2019, the state government a clash between two groups at 2019 (CAA) and the demand for case, Vinay Sharma, on Friday Finance Minister Nirmala depositor till April 3. ed, 342 industries were found Following recent reports that had requested Assam to have a Ichamati and its fallout in implementation of the Inner approached the Delhi High Sitharaman said the Union non-complying," he said. senior Assam officials had vis- chief ministerial level meet on Shillong city. Line Permit (ILP) in the state. Court claiming there were Cabinet has approved the Under provisions of ited Umwali village on February the border issue after the bud- "Protection of life and liberty Mentioning that "overall" agi- procedural lapses and reconstruction scheme for Yes Environment (Protection) Act, 19 to carry out a survey for con- get session in April, the gover- is a fundamental right in our tations against the CAA and "constitutional irregularities" in Bank as suggested by the will invest for 49 per cent equi- 1986, show-cause notices/ struction of a police outpost, vil- nor said. Constitution... The gov- demand for ILP were effective- the rejection of his mercy plea Reserve Bank. ty in Yes Bank and other technical directions to 159 lagers gathered at the spot and Roy also said the ernment has taken all ly handled by the state police, by President Ram Nath Kovind. On March 5, the RBI investors are also being invit- units and closure directions to opposed the attempt to set up the state government is necessary steps...to pro- Roy, however, said in an unfor- The petition on behalf of imposed a moratorium on ed. There will be a three year 181 units were issued for non- structure, Roy said. committed to ensure vide adequate security tunate incident that took place Sharma was moved by his Yes Bank, restricting with- lock-in period for all the compliance, the minister said. The area is a bone of con- the security of its cit- to all citizens, irre- on February 28 in Ichamati, lawyer, A P Singh, who said the drawals to Rs 50,000 per investors, she said. However, Other than these, one direc- tention between the two north- izens, irrespective of spective of the com- Lurshai Hynniewta, a Khasi matter has been filed in the depositor till April 3. the lock-in period for SBI tion each to Assam and eastern states. Meghalaya claims the community they munity they belong Student's Union member, suc- high court registry. The plea The RBI also superseded the would be only for the 26 per Maharashtra State Pollution it to be part of West Khasi Hills belong to. to," Roy said. cumbed to his injuries following claims the recommendation board and placed it under an cent of the shareholding. Control Boards (SPCBs) was district, while Assam asserts The governor's He said the state has the clashes. sent to the President to reject administrator, Prashant The authorised capital of the issued under the Water that it falls under its Kamrup assurance came witnessed agitation The clashes broke out during the mercy plea did not contain Kumar, former deputy manag- lender has been increased to (Prevention and Control of (Rural) district. in view of and protests by an anti-CAA and pro-ILP meet- the signature of Delhi Home ing director and CFO of SBI. Rs 6,200 crore from Rs 1,100 Pollution) Act, 1974, and Air Following the incident, the various ing organized by the KSU in East Minister Satyendar Jain. Giving details about the crore, the finance minister (Prevention and Control of deputy commissioner of West NGOs Khasi Hills district close to the scheme, Sitharaman said SBI said. Pollution) Act, 1981. Khasi Hills district had taken up against the Indo-Bangladesh border. RS POLLS Political leaders welcome Congress, BJP candidates file papers in Rajasthan revocation of PSA against Farooq n n PNS JAIPUR Scrutiny of nominations will be held on PNS NEW DELHI "Time to release all detainees including Congress and BJP candidates March 16 and nominations can be Political leaders on Friday wel- thousands of young men languishing in filed their nomination papers withdrawn by March 18. If comed the revocation of the jails outside J&K. This has gone on for far on Friday for the Rajya Sabha stringent Public Safety Act elections in the Rajasthan necessitated, polling will take place on (PSA) imposed on National too long & must end now," Iltija tweeted. Assembly. March 26, from 9 am to 4 pm. Conference patron and former The Congress had named chief minister of Jammu and tweet. Iltija Mufti, daughter of Farooq Abdullah was illegal, All India Congress BJP's Gehlot blamed the sitated, polling will take place Kashmir Farooq Abdullah. incarcerated PDP president undemocratic and unconstitu- Committee (AICC) general Congress government in the on March 26, from 9 am to 4 While Abdullah's party, the and former J and K chief min- tional. We have all been con- secretary K C Venugopal and state for its failure on all pm. National Conference (NC), ister Mehbooba Mufti cerned about his health and Pradesh Congress Committee fronts. Rajasthan has a total of 10 termed his release a "step in the demanded the release of all well being. His release was long (PCC) general secretary "I will strongly raise the Rajya Sabha seats and nine right direction towards restor- those detained following revo- overdue". Neeraj Dangi, whereas the issues related to development from those seats, including ing genuine political process in cation of the special status of The CPI(M) in Jammu and BJP had named Rajendra of the state in the Rajya three whose tenure is going to Jammu and Kashmir", former the erstwhile state under Kashmir described Abdullah's Gehlot as its candidate. Sabha," he said. complete next month, are Union minister and senior Article 370 of the Constitution. release as a "step to correct one Bharatiya Janata Party's The Rajya Sabha seats, from the BJP. Congress leader Shashi "Time to release all detainees wrong among many wrongs". senior leader Omkar Singh presently held by Ram Narain The Congress's only Rajya Tharoor said he welcomed including thousands of young West Bengal Chief Minister Lakhawat surprisingly also Dudi, Vijay Goel and Narayan Sabha MP from Rajasthan is Abdullah's "belated release". men languishing in jails out- Mamta Banerjee said she filed his nomination paper on two candidates and the oppo- "I will raise the issues of Lal Panchariya, all from the Manmohan Singh, who was " I hope he will soon resume side J&K. This has gone on for prayed for the long life of one seat, saying he filed it fol- sition BJP has named one Rajasthan in Rajya Sabha," BJP, are going to be vacated elected unopposed in the his rightful place on the front far too long & must end now," Abdullah and hoped that the lowing the directions from candidate. Venugopal told reporters. On next month after completion Rajya Sabha bypolls held last bench of the Lok Sabha, where Iltija tweeted. other two former chief minis- the party. Venugopal said he is thank- the ongoing political crisis in of their term. year after the seat fell vacant he can address with his usual Senior CPI(M) leader ters - Omar Abdullah and The biennial elections for ful to the party high com- Madhya Pradesh, he said the Scrutiny of nominations following the demise of BJP's compelling vigour the issues Sitaram Yechury said Mehbooba Mufti - will soon be Rajya Sabha will be held on mand and Congress leaders of Congress is dealing with the will be held on March 16 and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Lal facing his state and the state of Abdullah's release was long released and "allowed to join three seats in the state. the state for showing trust on challenge and will be success- nominations can be with- Saini, who was also the party's the nation. His detention was overdue. "The imposition of the democratic process imme- The Congress has fielded him. ful in coming out the crisis. drawn by March 18. If neces- state president. a disgrace," Tharoor said in a PSA on and detention of Dr diately." HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MARCH 14, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Wall of shame A poster war over civil protesters in Lucknow, despite court orders, shows the UP Govt's stubbornness and arrogance Let’s think afresh he first record of bounty-hunting or putting the price on the head of a thief came from Ta graffiti in Pompei in 79 AD. Since then bounties and rogues’ galleries have been used Given a rise in gig economy, the time is ripe to ensure that the next revolution in the labour to crack down on criminals, demonise native Americans in the civil war, segregate immigrants force is one that is allowed to grow and prosper, ethically and responsibly and outcasts, tame rebels and break rival chief- tains and warlords in a feudatory dispensation of justice across the world. Except that these medieval practices are well past their time; clan- nish societies have evolved into modern nation- states that address conflict and dissent within a defined socio-political architecture. Nowadays, the most wanted list is usually issued by Interpol. As for shaming the most hated social deviants, even petty criminals KUMAR have the privilege of covering their faces when they are being taken to and from AJOY courts. Yet the Yogi Adityanath Government in Uttar Pradesh overrode all democ- t is well known that Jews faced ratic convention and decided to name and shame citizens who may not be guilty severe exploitation, insult, dis- of any crime. As he refuses to pull down hoardings with pictures of anti-citizen- crimination and abuse in Nazi- ruled Germany. They were unable ship law protesters — some of them notables and proven civil rights activists — to hold any relevant job, other than despite a High Court order on dismantling them, he has thrown us back to medieval Imenial ones that were assigned to them times and worse. For by putting out their names, details and addresses, he has by the State. The fact that they were Jews deprived them of any chance of getting placed the judgement call on a dangerous entity called the people’s court, which employed. German employers (most of can be easily swamped by the tide of majoritarian sentiment. Although he insists them) would not hire them due to the that exposing protesters is required simply because they fuelled riots and are, there- existing systematic bias and propaganda that was fed to them by the State and its fore, responsible for destruction of public property, no credible case for conviction media channels. has been made out against them yet. Besides, while the shaming walls claim that Yet, a number of them, who were dis- the cost of repairing damaged infrastructure should be recovered from them, there criminated against, found a voice through have been news reports of spot recoveries by the State police and musclemen claim- other means — some through academics, others through literature — and ended ing endorsement of the regime, which have been nothing but a sanctioned loot. up being pioneers in their respective The Lucknow administration has even served property attachment notices to sev- fields. However, a large number of them eral individuals. And should the courts limit it further, the State Government passed were ultimately relegated to jobs in con- centration camps, under the will of their an ordinance on recovery of damage to public and private properties during polit- oppressive rulers, or were left to die hun- ical processions. So even the democratic right to dissent via sit-ins comes with gry. The success of the Jewish commu- caveats. Let us not even hazard a guess about the life threats we are exposing these nity brings to focus an issue that should require no debate: No one is inherently people to officially, leave aside the incivility of an invasion of their privacy. or genetically good or bad at most jobs. Much of the recent actions of the UP Government, be it against citizenship pro- This episode highlights the manner in testers or lynch mobs, would have us believe that it is a law unto itself. What prompts which a country views its minorities — be it on the basis of religion, caste or gen- it to ignore the Allahabad High Court order to take the shame posters down as they der. The effects are limited not just in the “reflect colourable exercise of powers?” What compels it to be bull-headed about way they face discrimination, through (post-graduates). The num- Of course, this dream has Further, creators of the gig econ- challenging the order in the Supreme Court despite the latter’s declaration that there hate speech for example, but in more sig- bers are indeed shocking. In the some caveats. There have been omy must send a clear message nificant ways like a chance to earn a liveli- case of other communities, instances in the past where we that the ecosystem will not tol- is no law to back such action? The intransigence of the Adityanath Government hood or to own a house. who, too face discrimination, have seen discrimination on erate discrimination against any indicates that the “baying for blood” emotion is seen as legitimate redress by a soci- This is where the “gig economy,” enough statistical and anecdo- these platforms too. Last year, particular community. ety, which has completely bought into the finger-pointing propaganda of the times. which has seen massive expansion over tal proof exists that employers BOTH PRIVATE an Indian customer took to On its part, the By putting out personal details of protesters and dissenters, who are as much nation- the past few years, provides a ray of hope are reluctant to hire people social media to lodge a com- Government can issue guide- if we are willing to grab it. This can from minority communities ENTITIES AND THE plaint with an online food lines, listing out the details such alist as any of us, there is an implied punishment of the educated and informed broadly be defined as an area of work (assuming all things being aggregator, Zomato, that he had companies must implement. mind, a demonisation of it as anti-Hindu and classist. Suddenly, they are more dan- where short-term jobs are assigned to equal). This is why even as the GOVERNMENT refused to take the order Moreover, it is important to individuals through online platforms. Muslims constitute roughly 14 MUST COME because the driver appeared to come up with a legal frame- gerous than the criminals facing serious allegations, including murder, in Uttar Pradesh. These positions range from hiring peo- per cent of India’s population, be of Muslim heritage. Zomato work that protects the legal There is a message and licence to the mob here, to do whatever they deem fit with ple directly for the customers for every- they only make up three per TOGETHER TO responded with a witty tweet rights of such workers. the protesters, much like the anti-semitic posters exposed Jews as the enemy in day jobs, like a driver or a maid or a cent of India Inc. With work- PLUG SOME saying, “Food doesn’t have a In France, for example, Hitler’s Germany. It is also a warning to and intimidation of potential dissenters that plumber, to businesses hiring people on place gender discrimination religion. It is a religion.” This is labour law now allows for a freelance basis to help enterprises. remaining an issue of much GAPING just a microcosm of the dis- social security coverage against the establishment will go after them regardless of institutional checks and balances. There is an argument that these jobs debate, there’s hardly any LOOPHOLES. crimination that gig workers accidents at work to platform Furthermore, it is consciously identifying and humiliating people for not being “Indian.” actually erode human resource or take impact on the ground. In fact, can face. Such attitude or workers, which allows them a By encouraging a mob hitback against the “guilty”, the Adityanath Government could advantage of the workers since there is things are getting worse for the A CLEAR approach towards our fellow right to collective action. The no obligation to pay for their provident women. According to a MESSAGE MUST Indians is something that I am European Parliament, too, has easily absolve itself of responsibility saying that matters went out of hand in a volatile fund or to provide them with health Deloitte report, female labour sure, we all agree, cannot be tol- passed new rules that protect scenario, just like it did in Delhi. Even if extremist elements of the Sangh Parivar get cover, among other things. This does shed force participation in India fell BE SENT OUT erated, accepted or be allowed gig workers by legislating involved, they become faceless in a mob. There is, after all, a precedent of such light on a valid concern. However, I think to 26 per cent in 2018 from 36.7 to fester. against discriminatory clauses the gig economy has the opportunity to per cent in 2005. THAT THE This is where we need both, and allowing for more securi- perpetrators going unpunished. Posters and shaming walls, something that were ensure that people, especially those who These are worrying trends ECOSYSTEM WILL private bodies as also the ty for such gig workers. so long confined to social media trolls, are now being made mainstream. The are discriminated against, find a way to and this is where the gig econ- NOT TOLERATE Government, to help plug some Given India’s large labour Samajwadi Party (SP), although belatedly, has launched a political counterpoint, earn a living and play a constructive role omy has the potential to alter gaping loopholes in the gig force and the number of partic- in society. The discrimination at work- the situation. This is evident DISCRIMINATION economy. To cite an example, ipants in the gig economy, putting up hoardings of accused ex-Union Minister Chinmayanand and jailed Unnao place against minorities has been proved from the number of minority private companies can refuse to both as consumers and suppli- rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar, both former BJP leaders, lambasting the party’s statistically. A 2010 study by Thorat and communities that are registered AGAINST ANY display the name/gender of the ers, the time is ripe to ensure sexual offender list. Of course, they were just as promptly pulled down. Protest graf- Attewell observed that in the case of on various online platforms as PARTICULAR person who’s delivering the ser- that the next revolution in the equally qualified Scheduled Caste (SCs) participants of the gig econo- vice as has been requested. labour force is one that is fiti by civil groups are an expression of their angst because the law is often an utter and upper caste (about 4,800 each) my workforce. What may have COMMUNITY Further, gig workers must be allowed to grow and prosper, failure. But when an elected Government resorts to such agitprops, it appears not applicants, SCs had 67 per cent less started as a compulsion, on given the liberty to report any ethically and responsibly. If a protector but a destabiliser of citizenry. And it sits smug, particularly when polit- chance of receiving calls for an interview. being excluded from the regu- kind of discrimination by any we manage to do so, it will truly What is more disturbing is that a high- lar work force, may present user. Such conduct must be be a win-win for all Indians. ical gains are to be made in the end. er percentage of less qualified high women, SCs, STs and Muslims taken into account by online (The writer is a former IPS castes (undergraduate) received calls an opportunity to thrive in the platforms prior to assigning officer, a former MP and cur- Together, we can compared with the more qualified SCs labour workforce. work to any serviceman. rently a member of the AAP) It must not be forgotten that the responsibility to protect S O U N D BITE fellow humans from any outbreak rests upon every nation I don’t agree with the perception The decision to produce Certain controls may be justi- I am grateful to the people of ne of the defining characteristics of the that there’s going to be brain ‘NH10' was instinctive. I was fied but general travel bans are J&K and all leaders across drain in the party. Young 25, I had no knowledge of not seen as being the most the country who spoke for Indian State has been the humanitarian leaders will be attended to producing films and I didn't effective. What we can do and our freedom. But this free- Ooperations it has carried overseas to bring and given responsible positions know what I was getting into what we should do is to carry dom will be complete when back stranded Indians whenever and wherever going forward. but I knew that I had to do it. out health screening measures. all leaders are released. they may have been. The China rescue mission Congress spokesperson Actor EU Commission chief Former Chief Minister in the wake of the spread of Coronavirus was one —Randeep Surjewala —Anushka Sharma —Ursula von der Leyen —Farooq Abdullah that silenced naysayers. With minimal support from the virus-stricken country and much bick- ering, direct diplomacy helped us secure all our L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR citizens back on home soil. The Government is now bracing up for the challenge to bring back Curbs on visa valid The Congress is fast losing its Travelling a risky path political vision and resources, its citizens from Italy and Iran, the second and allowing the BJP to gain strength. third most COVID-19 affected countries after China. While the Wuhan rescue oper- Sir — In the wake of the spread e feel a deep sense of vulnerability in the face of Without realising the importance ations were at the very initial stages, when the deadly disease didn’t assume such of the COVID-19, nations across the Coronavirus pandemic. The prognosis is for of its leaders and taking radical the world have taken difficult and Wmore people to be affected by the affliction in the decisions, it will soon find itself in alarming proportions confined as it was within the country, the current mission is complex decisions to prevent coming days. The steep economic downturn and con- the clutches of a bigger crisis. being undertaken when COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic. Like in China, the spread of the virus. Ireland comitant loss of jobs and incomes, economic distress Yash Bhatia poignant stories abound of stranded Indians making desperate pleas, asking the has shut down schools, nurseries and lowering quality of life due to the pandemic has deep- Ujjain and colleges and urged all who ened the all-round gloom. Whether COVID-19 poses an Government some uneasy questions like where they are supposed to go and why can to work from home. existential threat to the human race or not, it has cer- Loss for Congress they are being treated as smugglers. Panic-stricken students, fishermen and pil- Denmark has sent home all non- tainly become a serious global health crisis. It is spread- grims in Italy are still not aware that they have to furnish a “Coronavirus negative” critical public sector employees. ing rapidly, assuming alarming proportions and caus- In the light of this, India, too, ing psychological anxiety. Wide-ranging measures, from Sir — This refers to the editori- certificate before boarding a rescue aircraft. With the Italian health networks burst- has suspended visas for all for- the closure of borders, schools and colleges and cine- al, “Just another Scindia” (March ing at the seams, we are now flying out teams of doctors and virologists to test eigners for a month with a few ma halls, to denial of visas, cancellation/postponement 12). Jyotiraditya Scindia’s exit stranded Indians before bringing them back. This is a cumbersome process and exemptions such as for diplomats, of sporting fixtures and cultural and religious events, sus- from the Congress wasn’t surpris- official or employment purposes. pension of tourism and ban on air travel among others are studying the pathogen, its nature and behaviour along ing but a major setback for the in these stressed and stretched times, our embassies need to be proactive than Though this decision has received have been taken to cut the transmission chain and con- with its mutability. They have also been conducting clin- party. The adamant attitude of protocol-bound in calming anxieties. Many Indians claim that their calls to emer- much criticism, it must be kept in tain the pandemic. But what is important is to educate ical trials to develop a vaccine and a drug. We wish them the Congress high command gency numbers, too, went unanswered. This suffering could have been avoided mind that prevention is better the masses, to help them separate fact from fiction. a speedy success in this endeavour. The pandemic should has seen many leaders quit, than cure and, hence, this is a It is a novel experience to watch matches being promote global cooperation and collaboration, make us expressing dissatisfaction over had the Indian embassy and by extension the Government ensured that the infor- good step taken by the played in empty stadiums without spectators or behind aware of the futility of fighting among ourselves and tame the workings of the party. In mation about the requirement of the certificate from Indians returning from new Government keeping in mind closed doors. The chance of “external survival” of the our aggressive instincts, result in reduction of manu- Scindia, the Congress has lost one Coronavirus hotspots had been disseminated properly. The embassy should have the safety of its citizens. By pre- virus in the hot climate is said to be slim but it is yet to facture of arms and ammunition and make us more sci- of its best leaders, who enjoys venting any foreign visitors into be proved conclusively. However, it is reassuring to hear entific in our thinking and lifestyle. immense goodwill of the people put up notifications on its website. A day-to-day interactivity should be immediate- the country, further cases of from China that the pandemic will be “over by June” if G David Milton of Madhya Pradesh. As a newly ly built in our response systems overseas and we should not be relying on SOS Coronavirus can be prevented and countries take concerted action. Meanwhile, scientists Maruthancode nominated MP in the Rajya on social media, which is prone to fear-mongering than actual information. the sole focus will be on treating Sabha, the BJP will benefit from Until the late Sushma Swaraj became the External Affairs Minister, India did not the existing patients. It is clear by having a people-centric person- now that the main carriers of this Leadership crisis to join the BJP must have come as umes about the party’s inability to ality like Scindia in its party. have a very good track record of looking after its expatriates/tourists/students strand- virus are people travelling via a huge blow to the grand old party. understand the aspirations of its Varun Dambal ed in foreign countries. Embassies were at best indifferent to their plight. She made flights. In fact, this decision should After all, he was one of the key young leaders and its failure to Bengaluru have been taken much earlier. Sir — This refers to the editorial, next-generation faces who were provide them direction. It was this a huge difference and changed the narrative. Let us maintain that efficiency and Padmini Raghavendra “Just another Scindia” (March expected to take over the baton. leadership crisis that led Scindia Send your feedback to: sensitivity. Remember, COVID-19 requires coordinated efforts. Secunderabad 12). Jyotiraditya Scindia’s decision This episode also speaks vol- to seek opportunities elsewhere. [email protected] HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MARCH 14, 2020 07 www.dailypioneer.com analysis FIRSTCOLUMN A measure of POINTCOUNTERPOINT THE CONGRESS PARTY IS NOT OPEN TO FRESH HE FORGOT HIS IDEOLOGY AS HE WAS APPREHENSIVE their worth IDEAS AND REMAINS STRUCK IN INERTIA. ABOUT HIS POLITICAL FUTURE. SCINDIA WILL NEITHER IT IS CUT OFF FROM REALITY. GET RESPECT IN BJP, NOR WILL HE FEEL SATISFIED. India’s first Land Records and Services Index is a —BJP LEADER —CONGRESS LEADER way to gauge States’ relative performance and help improve services on the ground JYOITRADITYA SCINDIA RAHUL GANDHI Patching up lives PRERNA PRABHAKAR he National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) recent- Quilting has not only become a powerful way to advocate change around the ly released India’s first Land Records and Services Index (N-LRSI), world, it has provided a healing touch to marginalised sections of society as well T2020, based on data collected over 2019-20 on two aspects of the supply of records — the extent of digitisation of land records and its quality. The first component, which aims to assess whether a State has made all its records digitally available to citizens, looks at three dimen- sions — the text (also called the record of rights), the official map asso- ciated with a land record (also called cadastral maps) and the proper- ty registration process. The second component of the index aims to assess if the data is comprehensive and reliable. Whether ownership details are updated as soon as a sale occurs; the extent of joint own- ership; type of land use; size of the plot on the record and on the map and if encumbrances are being recorded (other claims on the proper- ty such as mortgages and court cases). All these elements are close- SWAPNA MAJUMDAR ly connected to property disputes and to the ease with which transac- tions can be completed, legally recorded and accessed. Madhya Pradesh, n 2014, four years before the Supreme Court Odisha, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu are the five best- of India decriminalised homosexuality by performing States on the index. Ideclaring Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code unconstitutional in respect of consensual One of the unique features of the N-LRSI, 2020 is its ability to assess homosexual sex between adults, a group of peo- the relative performance of States on various components and sub- ple belonging to the LGBTQI community in components of the index. There is no State/UT that emerges victori- Chhotaudepur, decided to step out of the shad- ous on all the parameters of the index as they are at different stages ows. Instead of using street protests to voice their of progress with regard to the extent of digitisation of records and the opinions, the Gujarat-based group adopted a registration process. For improved land record management, laggard unique way to advocate their rights. With many States should extract lessons from the better-performing ones on var- of them being henna artists, the group used their ious parameters, which can possibly drive change in State-level poli- artistic skills to design and stitch a patchwork cies. While for textual record digitisation, Dadra Nagar Haveli, quilt. Christened the “Henna Pride” advocacy Chhattisgarh and Goa appeared to be leading, Lakshadweep, Madhya quilt, their labour of love has since been taken around the world for creating awareness about Pradesh and Chhattisgarh topped the list for spatial record digitisation. the lives, trials and tribulations of its makers and For the registration component, Maharashtra emerged as the leader, for raising the issue regarding liberty for all com- while Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh were front runners due to munities, irrespective of their gender and sexu- quality records. al orientation. The findings will enable States to make efforts in the direction of Exhibited at the 2019 summit of the creating more comprehensive and accurate records, by adopting the International Conference on Population and initiatives that successful States have made. In addition, the index brings Development (ICPD+25) in Nairobi, the quilt out certain areas where no State/UT has taken any initiative. Effective drew attention to the challenges members of the integration across departments is one such area. The N-LRSI analy- LGBTQI community face in advancing their sex- MAKING THE sis has brought out the poor synergy across land record departments ual health and reproductive rights, despite ‘HENNA PRIDE’ gains like the Supreme Court’s landmark judg- — revenue department as the custodian of textual records, the sur- ment. QUILT WAS vey and settlement department managing the spatial records and the Quilting has not only become a powerful way PARTICULARLY registration department. The N-LRSI design entails a sub-component to advocate for change, it has provided a heal- LIBERATING of updating of ownership (within Quality of Records component), which ing touch as well. Making the “Henna Pride” quilt FOR THE gauges the extent of integration between registration and textual records was particularly liberating for the team from TEAM FROM — swiftness of the process of updating ownership as the result of reg- Vadodara-based Vikalp, a not-for-profit organ- VADODARA-BASED istration of a transaction, the phenomenon which is commonly known isation that works with tribal and transwomen, VIKALP, A as mutation. The information obtained from all the State/UT sources as homosexuality was considered a crime in India NOT-FOR-PROFIT in this regard revealed that no State/UT has the provision for mutation at the time. ORGANISATION on the same day as the registration. Moreover, there are only seven “The whole process of coming together to THAT WORKS make the quilt was empowering,” says Maya States/UTs that have the second-best alternative wherein a note indi- Sharma, co-founder of Vikalp. “They didn’t have WITH she, too, had human rights. Today, she country, Fitzsimmons was able to over- Under this programme the CPIK cating the registration appears in the textual record copy. The study also a voice and finding that voice was important. The TRIBAL AND is much more aware of her constitution- come the trauma of her own loss. “The brought children of the warring brought out the weak linkage that exists between the revenue depart- quilts gave them a sense of purpose and repre- TRANSWOMEN, al rights and has begun to take her own quilts are both memorials to those who Samburu and Pokot tribes together and ment and survey and settlement department. This creates a huge diver- sented the change that happened within, just by AS decisions. disappeared and dramatic reminders to engaged them in a series of activities gence between the land area reported by the textual and spatial record, coming together. Just the process of sharing their HOMOSEXUALITY Much of this transformation was the Government that each block rep- that enabled them to become friends. enhancing the chances of legal disputes over the definition of bound- experiences helped transform their lives. Each WAS CONSIDERED made possible because of the efforts of resents people whose lives were torn Once the children became friends, aries and extent of a land plot. With such poor inter-departmental syn- of them developed their potential,” explains A CRIME the Advocacy Project (AP), a global apart by their loss,” she says. their families ended hostilities. Various ergy, aspiring for updated and accurate records will always be a dis- Sharma. IN INDIA not-for-profit organisation that helps Fitzsimmons was also involved in activities over the past three years, tant goal and States/UTs should strive to undertake necessary actions Life for Payal, a 30-year-old transwoman took AT THE TIME marginalised groups tell their stories helping to make the Kenya Cow quilt including a five-day peace camp for the to have the appropriate systems in place. a turn for the better after the quilting project and become agents of change. AP col- presented by Children Peace Initiative children, helped them become agents began. A male by birth, Payal prefers to be called laborated with Vikalp to use the quilt- Kenya (CPIK). This quilt showcased for reconciliation between their tribes. With varied recommendations for land record management, the that and not Mukesh, the name given by his fam- making process to help the group. how cows and children played a role in This peace was sealed by gifting two N-LRSI, 2020 holds immense significance for a number of related fac- ily. He joined Vikalp to be with like-minded peo- “The Advocacy Project uses bringing peace between warring tribes families one heifer. Once the heifer gave tors. It is likely to be a helpful tool to assess the quality of key Government ple and was chosen to contribute to the “Henna embroidery and quilting as a tool for in north-west parts of the country. birth the calves were distributed among services like PM-Kisan, that are dependent on land record details. The Pride” quilt because of his talent as a henna artist. therapy, rights awareness and advoca- Salaiton Lenguris and Joyce them, thus ending the perennial con- efforts by States to improve land record digitisation and quality are expect- Although Payal is one of the few educated, young cy. Funded by the United National Leiririo, mothers of some of the quil- flict over livestock. ed to increase the chances of accurate identification of PM-Kisan ben- tribals in his village, he had not been able to gar- Population Fund to train women, AP ters from Kenya present at the summit, Lenguris and Leiririo were among eficiaries and enhance the scheme’s effectiveness. ner enough support to effectively combat stig- connects the artists with professional pointed out how freedom from conflict the first from the Samburu tribe to The index can be a signalling factor for investors, as a clear title ma and discrimination. But joining hands with quilters to produce stunning advocacy had given them a chance to become become friends with mothers and chil- is one of the prerequisites for land acquisition that a firm envisions for others like him boosted his confidence and self- quilts. Then they are exhibited to a larg- economically independent. Lenguris dren of the Pokot tribe. No fighting has setting up an industrial unit. An improved quality of land records, with belief. Today, he is the leader of a group and helps er global audience to push for social stated that the quilts portrayed how been reported between the two tribes young people in tribal areas around his village change,” says Karen Delaney, Deputy drought forced pastoralists to take for some years now. accurate information that mirrors the ground reality, is expected to pro- live a dignified life. Now, there is greater freedom Director, AP. their cattle into the grazing grounds of Now that there is peace, the moth- vide the necessary push to the underdeveloped mortgage market in to dress and feel like a woman and to dance and Interestingly, the process of quilt- other tribes, triggering a conflict. It also ers have been able to make use of their India. As per the Committee on Household Finance, 2017 mortgages celebrate without facing any backlash. ing has also brought change in the lives showed how children became the quilting training to make more quilts account for only 23 per cent of total liabilities in India. One of the pri- Payal’s colleague, Dakshaben, who joined of professional quilters like Bobbi torchbearers of peace. and the sale of their products has given mary reasons for this dismal situation is the inferior quality of land records, Vikalp nearly 15 years ago, has become a jour- Fitzsimmons. Little did Fitzsimmons The Children Peace Building them economic freedom as well. which are often not updated, indicating a high possibility of disputes. nalist in a small newspaper. Dakshaben, a sur- realise that her life would change when Programme came about after the CPIK “Besides getting the opportunity to Without clear titles, it is not possible for banks to give out loans against vivor of domestic violence, initially worked at she engaged with the project some years decided to use them as the primary come together, we gained skills that can the land/property. For instance, if the record does not get updated to women’s courts in Tilakwada to arbitrate cases ago. Fitzsimmons, who was present at actors in the peacemaking process. be used to generate income for the rest reflect the subdivision of property, it cannot be used by the on-ground of women like her, who were exploited and bat- the Nairobi Summit where AP present- “The idea is that children are not just of our lives. So, for the first time, we owner to request for a bank loan. With serious challenges of availabil- tered by their husbands. She brought a gender ed 18 quilts from 14 countries, narrat- victims of conflict; rather, they are the have the resources to look after the perspective to the quilting process, having been ed how the project helped her gain con- bridges of peace in their families and health of our children and families. This ity and use of data and information confronting the land policy and gov- an outreach worker and possessing deep knowl- fidence to move on in life. communities that can combat and is why these quilts have become so ernance, the index promises to offer a pivotal solution to improve the edge of her tribal community. While working in Nepal to create resolve inter-ethnic conflicts,” con- important for us,” says a contented existing situation. For Anika, a sex worker, quilting gave her the two quilts with women who lost fam- tends Samson, programme officer, Lenguris. (The writer is Associate Fellow, NCAER) chance to overcome stigma and understand that ily members during the civil war in the CPIK. (The writer is a senior journalist) Cast the food security net wide FOREIGN EYE The Government, the private sector, civil society organisations and agencies like the UNWFP can together achieve zero hunger and improved nutrition, leaving no one behind and nutrition services caused by social, implementing reforms and policies to been initiated with the introduction of impact on childrens’ ability to grow, In order to improve consumption economic and geographical barriers, address food insecurity and malnutri- the Central scheme on rice fortification learn and thrive. Adequate nutritional patterns, diversify diets and enhance and inhibiting social norms and struc- tion. If maximised, these have the and is being implemented across the intake through improved infant and nutritional outcomes, it is crucial to tures. Climate change further exacer- potential to transform the current sta- aspirational districts in several States young child practices, enhanced nutri- focus on knowledge sharing. Behaviour bates the existing threats to food secu- tus of malnutrition in the country. The where the foodgrain is fortified with tive value of food for expecting and change communication strategies to rity. With one decade left to achieve the use of technology to improve efficien- essential vitamins and minerals to nursing mothers and complementary promote healthy eating habits can FAKE DEMOCRACY ambitious goals of Agenda 2030, which cy of food safety nets is one example of address anaemia caused by micro- food for children can prevent malnu- leverage the cultural and social aspira- IN RUSSIA include an end to hunger and all this. While, at the Central level, the nutrient deficiency, especially among trition. The Government of Kerala is tion of communities to encourage BISHOW PARAJULI forms of malnutrition, bold action by Government is implementing the One adolescent girls. Going forward, forti- working to enhance the nutritional them to choose nutritious and appro- Fear of waning legitimacy a variety of actors — including the Nation, One Ration Card scheme, fication has the potential to have bet- value of food provided to children at priate diets. Eradicating malnutrition is lies behind the latest ith remarkable progress in Government, civil society and UN which allows migrants to access their ter results if implemented on a manda- Anganwadis by making take-home an ambitious target, which individual constitutional wheeze by foodgrain production, India agencies — is needed. public distribution rations anywhere in tory basis. rations for children between six months entities cannot achieve alone. The pri- Russian President Vladimir Whas made a successful transi- The strong policies and pro- the country, States like Odisha have The mid-day meal programme and three years of age safe and more vate sector can bring in efficiencies and Putin. However, Putin is tion from being a food-deficit nation grammes put in place by the deployed mechanisms that ensure provides daily meals to 120 million nutritious, and fortifying rice used to innovative solutions, civil society to a food surplus one. However, efforts Government, including the implemen- proper targetting of food even in case schoolchildren aged between six and 14, serve hot cooked meals to children aged organisations have a key role to connect confident enough to address malnutrition have not man- tation of the National Food Security of authentication failures. Similarly, with an objective to improve school three to six years. But more can be done. communities to the initiatives being of his position to put the itained the same pace. According to the Act, 2013, the launch of the National Uttar Pradesh has pioneered the use of enrollment, retention and attendance. Identifying food consumption pat- designed and implemented for the most changes to a referendum latest Comprehensive National Nutrition Nutrition Strategy, 2017 and the flag- an interactive voice response system It also aims to reduce classroom hunger terns and mapping locally-available vulnerable and agencies like WFP can in April. That will be Survey, 34.7 per cent of children under ship initiative of POSHAN Abhiyaan to that not only allows beneficiaries to reg- to enable better learning. These meals nutritious food commodities such as provide technical support and share five years of age are stunted, 17.3 per improve nutrition in children, adoles- ister their complaints but also provides have been further enhanced in some millets, green vegetables and fruits, international experience and best prac- another simulation of cent suffer from wasting and 33 per cent cents, pregnant and nursing women, are accurate and updated information to cases with the diversification of menus could lead to the diversification of food tices. Together, we can reach the goal democracy, although the are underweight. There is also a high leading the way. Local action at the State them. to include locally-procured green veg- baskets under existing food security of achieving zero hunger and improved pretence gives Russian prevalence of anaemia and micronutri- level, with remarkable progress made Fortification of Government- etables as well as milk, eggs and forti- nets, which would further improve the nutrition, leaving no one behind. liberals hope that the real ent deficiency disorders. This is the by the 117 aspirational districts, is accel- approved commodities within the fied foods, and the promotion of dietary intake of vulnerable families and (The writer is Representative and thing is still possible. result of a multitude of underlying fac- erating the process. Several States social safety net programmes can kitchen gardens. Nutrition during the promote farming of indigenous climate- Country Director, UN World Food The Guardian tors, including lack of access to health across India are in the process of improve nutritional outcomes. This has first 1,000 days of life has a profound resilient crops. Programme in India) ( editorial) HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MARCH 14, 2020 money 08

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PayPal unveils PC IN LESS THAN 45 DAYS ElderCare@PayPal PNS n NEW DELHI initiative Meanwhile, the Securities and BYD Company Indian stocks have slumped Exchange Board of India (Sebi) also Goyal pitches for pvt CHENNAI: Digital payments nearly 20 per cent in less than player PayPal on Friday said it said that the regulator and stock 45 days as concerns over coro- opens largest has unveiled an navirus pandemic dampened exchanges are prepared to "take 'ElderCare@PayPal' initiative plant to make sector investment, offering holistic wellness for investor sentiments worldwide, any action" as required to deal with parents of its employees. The including in major European market volatility, hours after trading markets and the US. masks company said the initiative was halted for 45 minutes skills in railways was part of its efforts to Data compiled by Sebi PNS n CHENNAI PNS n NEW DELHI provide employees with a showed that China's Shanghai He favoured using supportive environment and Composite declined just 1.78 per covers parental health cent while the decline in other Brazil's Bovespa (36.2 per cent) China-headquartered BYD Union Railway Minister skills of private including physical and key Asian markets was in the and Germany's DAX (29.43 per ‘RBI closely’ monitoring Company on Friday said it uas Piyush Goyal on Friday made sector and financial conditions. In a range of 7-15 per cent. cent). unveiled the largest face masks a strong pitch for private facilities it may statement, the company said The figures are based on Further, the FTSE 100 index plant aimed at serving the investment in railways, saying the programme would also comparison between closing of the UK dived by over 28 per blobal situation demand in the wake of the it will help the Centre realise bring at less cost, cover tier II and III cities levels on January 31 and March cent, US' Dow Jones declined 25 coronavirus outbreak. the goal of Rs 50 lakh crore n saying it will besides major cities and 12 -- the period during which per cent and Nasdaq over 21 per PNS MUMBAI BYD is proud to announce investment in the sector over strengthen the towns. "At PayPal, inclusion as coronavirus infections became cent. Interestingly, drop in Asian that it has created the world's the next 12 years. our core value is not only more pronounced across geo- markets has been lower than The Reserve Bank of India largest mass produced face If it is only left to the gov- railways and help about including employees in graphies, including India. European and the US. (RBI) on Friday said it is close- mask plant. The plant is now ernment to raise all the money, its expansion every aspect of their work life, Over the last few days, the Chinese market has slipped ly monitoring the current glob- running at full capacity and is then welfare schemes will be but about practising inclusion Indian stock market has been just 1.78 per cent even as epicen- al situation and assured that it able to produce 50 lakh masks hit and it may be forced to of their families as well," moving in tandem with other tre of the outbreak was the cen- will take all steps to keep mar- and three lakh bottles of disin- boost revenue by raising taxes members of opposition parties PayPal India, Head-HR, global markets owing to con- tral Chinese city of Wuhan. kets adequately liquid and sta- fectants per day, a company and fare, Goyal told Lok Sabha like the Congress, TMC and Jayanthi Vaidyanathan said. cerns relating to coronavirus Among other Asian markets, ble. said in a statement here. in his reply to a discussion on the Left had spoken against "Our new ElderCare initiative is pandemic, resultant fear of eco- Hong Kong's Hang Seng tum- The statement comes at a day The company said the plant demands for grants of his any move to privatise the rail- another step over and above nomic slowdown and fall in bled 7.61 per cent, Taiwan's when trading on the Indian the RBI said in a statement. would allow the firm to allevi- ministry. ways. our suite of programmes international crude prices. Taiex (9.33 per cent), South stock exchanges hit a "circuit Both Sensex and Nifty ate severe shortage that has It was later passed by the In his reply, Goyal gave a around child and partner care. However, Sebi said that fall in Korea's Kospi (13.43 per cent) breaker" -- first time since plunged over 10 per cent in the affected hospitals and agencies House with a voice vote. detailed reply to criticisms of the Indian indices has been and Singapore's Strait Times 2008 -- as soon as markets opening session, hitting their across China in the wake of He favoured using skills of his ministry by opposition significantly lower than the (15.06 per cent). opened on Friday. lower circuit levels, as new COVID-19 outbreak. private sector and facilities it parties as he defended the stock market in other countries. Meanwhile, the Securities "The RBI is closely and con- coronavirus-led recession fears A special task force was may bring at less cost, saying move to merge all eight ser- Indian equity benchmark and Exchange Board of India tinuously monitoring the rapid- triggered panic selling in the appointed by BYD chairman it will strengthen the railways vices into a single service of Sensex plunged by 19.51 per (Sebi) also said that the regula- ly evolving global situation and market. and president Wang Chuanfu and help its expansion. Indian Railway Management cent and the broader Nifty sank tor and stock exchanges are pre- will take all necessary measures Stock exchanges had halted consisting of leaders from var- There is a need for Rs 50 Service and cited several fig- 19.83 per cent, much lower pared to "take any action" as to ensure that money, debt trading for 45 minutes within ious divisions and more than lakh crore investment in the ures to assert that the railways than France's CAC, which required to deal with market and forex markets remain ade- 15 minutes of market opening. 3,000 engineers were involved railways in the next 12 years, has improved on parameters plummeted 36.35 per cent, volatility, hours after trading was quately liquid and stable, and Normal trading resumed in research and development, Goyal said. like safety, punctuality, clean- Govt approves Russia's RTS (36.3 per cent), halted for 45 minutes. continue to function normally," around 1030 hours. design among others. During the discussion, liness and expansion. Rs 7,660 cr green highway project Yes Bank NEW DELHI: The government Three PIOs barred frin acting Brokerages advise stock investors on Friday approved a proposal for the construction of 780 km shares gain of green highways at a cost of against taking short bets Rs 7,660 crore. "The Cabinet as company directors in UK 2 pc after SBI PNS n MUMBAI has approved building 780-km PNS n LONDON The selling was in 'green' National Highway fund infusion Brokerage houses on Friday project at a cost of Rs 7,660 line with global Three Indian-origin business- PNS n NEW DELHI cautioned investors against peers and possibly crore," Union Minister Prakash men, two based in Mumbai making an entry even as Javadekar told reporters after and one in London, have been Shares of Yes Bank on Friday benchmark stock indices also a reaction to the meeting. The project banned from acting as direc- rose by 2 per cent after State recovered after hitting the pertains to rehabilitation and the first Indian tors of any company without Bank of India (SBI) said it will lower circuit of 10 per cent, death due to the upgradation of various the permission of the UK infuse Rs 7,250 crore into the saying the impact of coro- National Highways covering a virus pandemic total length of over 780 km in court for their mismanage- crippled private sector lender. novirus pandemic is still lin- four states -- Himachal ment of a health supplements The stock surged 9.98 per gering. If someone is buying Pradesh, Rajasthan, firm operating out of India. cent to Rs 27.55 on BSE in stocks, they should do so only UttarPradesh and Andhra Melvine D'Silva, 44, from day trade before closing at Rs with a medium to long term zoomed to be in the green as a note, advising that fresh Pradesh. west London, and fellow direc- 25.55, showing gains of 2 per investment horizon and not to against the previous day's close. investments should be spread tors Soriyano DSouz, 35, and cent. In opening trade, the make a quick buck, they The selling was in line with over 3-6 months time. Ramakant Lal, 37, from stock touched lower circuit at advised investors. global peers and possibly also Foreign brokerage Bank of Mumbai have each signed Rs 22.55 on BSE. Immediately after opening, a reaction to the first Indian America Securities made it seven-year disqualification about Vivid Lifestyle's activi- nerable people,” he said. On the NSE, the stock trading had to be halted on death due to the virus pan- clear that it is "not yet" the time undertakings, which bans ties. Investigators discovered that jumped 10.57 per cent to Rs both the BSE and NSE on demic. to buy, reasoning that the them from directly or indirect- "As directors, it was entire- throughout the life of the com- 27.70. It settled the day at Rs Friday as the indices hit the "Investors should avoid tak- Covid-19 sentiment is still ly becoming involved, without ly down to Ramakant Lal, pany, the three directors had 25.50, up by 1.80 per cent. lower circuit after a fall of over ing any knee-jerk reaction to driving the markets and major the permission of the court, in Melvine Elias D'Silva and allowed Vivid Lifestyle to trade In terms of volume, more 10 per cent. However, after the current sell-off," asset man- global markets will first have to the promotion, formation or Soriyano Dsouza to supervise with a lack of commercial than 27 crore shares were opening in 45 minutes, they ager Axis Mutual Fund said in contain the pandemic. IOC declares management of a company. the activities of the call centre probity and failed to provide traded on the NSE and over Rs 4.25/share The three bosses were direc- they had contracted to sell suitable governance over their 2.6 crore units were tors of Vivid Lifestyle Limited, their products,” said Martin sales agents. exchanged on BSE. interim dividend a health supplements compa- Gitner, Deputy Head of The company used an over- State Bank of India on HUL board to declare Star Health NEW DELHI: State-owned ny incorporated in July 2013. Investigations for the seas call centre to sell the Thursday announced a Rs Indian Oil Corp (IOC) on Friday The company, however, was Insolvency Service. health supplements but with- 7,250-crore fund infusion unveils new declared an interim dividend of wound-up in the courts five “Without that proper over- out proper supervision, the into the crippled Yes Bank merger on April 1 Rs 4.25 per share, which will years later in August 2018 fol- sight, sales agents were left to sales agents pursued high- under which it will pick up to n policy give the government Rs 2,060 lowing confidential enquiries their own devices and carried pressure sales tactics to dupe 49 per cent equity in the PNS NEW DELHI n crore. "The Board of Directors after the UK's Insolvency out aggressive and reckless vulnerable people into buying fourth largest private sector PNS CHENNAI of the company at its meeting Service received complaints sales tactics, often against vul- the products. lender. Hindustan Unilever on Friday held today (Friday) has said its board will meet on Private health insurer Star declared an interim dividend of April 1 to declare that the Health and Allied Insurance 42.50 per cent i.e. Rs 4.25 per merger with GlaxoSmithKline on Friday said it has unveiled equity share of face value of Consumer Healthcare a new policy to incentivise Rs 10 each for the financial Govt to bring National Fisheries Policy (GSKCH) will be effective health-conscious millenni- year 2019-2020," the company from that day. als. said in a regulatory filing. The Hindustan Unilever Ltd The Young Star Insurance government, which holds for holistic development of sector: Giriraj (HUL) and GSKCH have policy covers 18-40 year olds 51.50 per cent stake in IOC, received approval from the declare the Scheme effective for their specific healthcare will get over Rs 2,060 crore PNS n NEW DELHI The policy would focus on bringing Mumbai and Chandigarh from April 01, 2020," it said. requirements. It offers bene- plus taxes. "The dividend will bench of the National On December 3, 2018, fits such as incentive-led well- be credited to the account of The government plans to new technology and ways to deal with Company Law Tribunal, Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant ness programmes and lowest the shareholders or the bring out a National Fisheries threat from cyclones as part of the respectively for the merger, Unilever announced the waiting periods among oth- dividend warrant in respect Policy for holistic develop- overall objective to improve income HUL said in a regulatory fil- acquisition of health food ers, a press release said. thereof will be dispatched on ment of the sector which is ing. portfolio, including popular The Young Star policy is or before March 31, 2020," it growing at an annual rate of 8 of fishermen, Singh said "In this regard we further brands Horlicks and Boost, available on an individual added. The company's board per cent, Union Minister wish to inform you that in from GSKCH India and over basis and also as a family fixed March 25 as the 'record Giriraj Singh said in Rajya accordance with the terms of 20 other markets for 3.1 billion floater plan and the sum date' for the purpose of Sabha. National Fisheries Policy for ways to deal with threat from the scheme, a meeting of the pounds (about Rs 27,750 insured ranges from Rs three ascertaining the eligibility of The government will take holistic development of the cyclones as part of the overall Board of Directors of the crore). lakh to Rs one crore. shareholders for payment of care of the interest of tradi- Giriraj Singh fisheries sector," the minister objective to improve income Company is scheduled to be Under the deal, Unilever's The policy offers an addi- interim dividend at the tional fishermen while fram- said, adding that the sector is of fishermen, Singh said. held on Wednesday, April 01, Indian arm, HUL is acquiring tional basic sum insured of 25 aforesaid meeting. Shares of ing the policy, Singh, the tary questions during growing at a rate of 8 per cent The proposed policy would 2020, to take on record the GSKCH India via an all-equi- per cent (or upto Rs one lakh) IOC traded 4.50 per cent Minister of Fisheries, Animal Question Hour. annually. incorporate the provisions of sanction of the Scheme by the ty merger, valuing the total on any road accidents requir- higher at Rs 91.70 on the BSE Husbandry and Dairying, said "Government of India The policy would focus on the existing National Policy on Mumbai NCLT and business of the latter at Rs ing in-patient hospitalisa- on Friday. while replying to supplemen- envisages to bring out a bringing new technology and Marine Fisheries 2017. Chandigarh NCLT and to 31,700 crore. tion. Exports of 1,945 products Pentagon to reconsider awardof JEDI contract n PNS SAN FRANCISCO The DoD attorneys said the motion came to US grow by 5pc The US Department of in response to the judge stalling the Defense said Thursday it wants awarding of the JEDI contract on the PNS n NEW DELHI 1,945 products including auto a written reply to the Rajya to reconsider its decision to components and textile mate- Sabha. award a multi-billion-dollar grounds Amazon Web Services (AWS) Exports of 1,945 Indian prod- rials used to get duty-conces- He also said that the average military cloud computing con- would "likely be able to show" that the ucts, which were availing duty sions in the American markets. duty benefits accrued to tract to Microsoft in a bidding department erred in evaluating its proposal incentives under the GSP "India's exports to the US, exporters and importers on process Amazon claims was scheme of the US, has record- which were under the GSP account of US GSP benefits tainted by politics. ed a growth of 5 per cent to lines have shown an increase of were 3.8 per cent, which var- A judge last month issued an "We are pleased that the tive action that fully insulates USD 5.47 billion during June- 5 per cent in the period of ied across the products. order at Amazon's request DoD has acknowledged 'sub- the re-evaluation from politi- December 2019 period, June-December 2019 as com- On February 10 this year, temporarily blocking the US to be "remanded," or sent back, motion came in response to the stantial and legitimate' issues cal influence and corrects the Parliament was informed on pared to the corresponding the US has also removed India military from starting work on to the Pentagon "for 120 days judge stalling the awarding of that affected the JEDI award many issues affecting the ini- Friday. period of previous year i.e., from the lost of developing the Joint Enterprise Defense to reconsider certain aspects of the JEDI contract on the decision, and that corrective tial flawed award." Amazon Benefits under Generalised from June-December 2018 countries for the purpose of Infrastructure contract, or the challenged agency deci- grounds Amazon Web Services action is necessary," an AWS argues it was shut out of the System of Preferences (GSP) (USD 5.2 billion), when GSP countervailing investigations JEDI. sion." It is up to the court (AWS) would "likely be able to spokesperson said in a state- deal because of President were rolled back by the US in benefits were there," under the WTO's Agreement In a filing late Thursday in whether the case is remanded show" that the department ment. Donald Trump's vendetta June last year. Commerce and Industry on Subsidies and a federal court, government or proceeds. erred in evaluating its propos- "We look forward to com- against the company and its Under the GSP programme, Minister Piyush Goyal said in Countervailing Measures. attorneys asked for the matter The DoD attorneys said the al. plete, fair, and effective correc- chief executive Jeff Bezos. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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People from all walks of life have ‘Hyderabad is a beautiful city… thrived after making Hyderabad their home by choice or due to circumstances. There are many PLEASE DON'T outstanding people who fell in love with the city at first sight. One such eminent person is Kingshuk Nag, DESTROY NATURE' veteran journalist, ingshuk came to across the country, but haven’t in the granting of statehood destroyed.” Hyderabad in 2005 on stuck to any place for so long, and penned his impressions “Hyderabad is famous for recipient of the coveted transfer as the region- except Delhi, as I was born on the long-drawn saga from many things, but when I used K al head of a promi- there. Hyderabad has become close quarters in his book to go elsewhere from here, Prem Bhatia Award for nent media house an extended trip and I think I titled Battleground Telangana. people would ask me to get with a pan-India net- am going to stay here perma- Sharing his insights on the them pearls. My friends from Outstanding Political work. Like most people, even nently. I spent most of my bifurcation, he observes, “I the North would ensure I he had a lot of apprehensions youth in Delhi and am stay- found that there are many dif- brought them biryani,” he Reporting, and an before relocating to the city. ing in Hyderabad after retire- ferences between people here, gushes. “What I heard about ment. Hyderabad is a city despite all of them being In his decades-long career author of eight books. Hyderabad before coming everyone would like.” Telugus. It was very gripping as a journalist, Kingshuk has here and what I noticed are There are strong reasons for me then as I was seeing served as Resident Editor, Speaking to quite different. Before I mo- for such feelings on the part the state being split. The poli- Deputy Editor and Reporter ved here, people would tell of one who is known to be tics here is very feudal. for various dailies and maga- The Pioneer's me that Hyderabad is a dusty fastidious about food, cloth- Everybody knows the zines. He has also served as city, but this is pleasant. Even ing and shelter. On his love other person’s editor and PR officer for the the weather is moderate. for typical Hyderabadi caste. In my Associated Chambers of correspondent Hyderabad is a completely food, he says, “I came view, one of the Commerce and Industry of K RAMYA SREE different world, comp- from Ahmedabad, reasons why India. He has been the staff , ared to the image por- writer and economist trayed to us,” he said. for Tata Economic Kingshuk opens up Sharing memories Consultancy Services. of his maiden visit, he Known for his about his abiding interest says, “When I first sharp eye and percep- came here to recce the tive analysis, in many things that city after my transfer, Kingshuk, who has I instantly fell in love with the which is a vegetarian city and Telangana was divided could authored books on Narendra define Hyderabad, city. I then rang up my wife I’m a non-veg food lover. For be that, as Andhra Pradesh Modi, Atal Vajpayee, Netaji and said ‘Look, this is a fine a person like me, Hyderabad has been a feudal state, people and Vijay Mallya, among oth- ground-zero logs about the city and you must come’. This is the place to be as its wide thought once the state is ers, has been a witness to the city is very attractive.” variety of non-vegetarian divided, the feudalism might IT sector boom in Hyderabad Telangana agitation as it Today, post-retirement, dishes is mouth-watering.” go away.” from the word goes. He after a string of pleasant expe- During his stint in After living here for 15 recalls the time when seeds of unfolded in the recent decades, riences spanning more than Ahmedabad, Kingshuk wit- years, Kingshuk has decided the present stupendous two decades, Kingshuk feels nessed the Bhuj earthquake, to spend the rest of his life growth were sown, “I was the prime architect of the city's like a vacationer in the City of installation of Narendra Modi here. He labels Hyderabad a posted in Bengaluru, before I Pearls. The long association as Chief Minister, and the friendly city. “People here are came to Andhra Pradesh. On booming IT sector, and more with Hyderabad has changed 2002 Gujarat riots. He also nice, welcoming and friendly. January 17, 1999, I saw his perceptions entirely. “I followed the Telangana move- When I retired, many thought Chandrababu Naidu coming have stayed in many places ment that ultimately resulted I would go back. I haven’t, to Bengaluru, talking to and all my friends here are industrialists, and asking happy about it.” them to come and invest in It is not that he has only the undivided Andhra ‘likes’ about Hyderabad, Pradesh. That was the first which is bandied about as a time in my career where I saw ‘world-class city’ in the mak- a Chief Minister going to ing. “Some of the things I like investors. I believe that the IT are that the city has become boom happening now in modern. It’s a technological Telangana is only because of city and an educational hub. Naidu.” What I don’t like is that the “The first time I visited city has suddenly expanded Hyderabad, I stayed at Taj and the roads seem narrower Banjara and vividly remem- for the increased volume of ber how empty the roads traffic. Pollution is another were. We used to walk up thing that’s rising and the and down the Banjara Hills rocks, which make the city Road No. 1 to Punjagutta. what it is, are being blasted. Now, I can’t imagine walking One of the beauties of there,” he reminisces about Hyderabad is its natural the pleasant ambience in rocks, monuments, lakes and many parts of the city in good trees. Now, they are all being old days, before signing off.

Tiny tot's drawing Jack of all trades turns into a real toy Hyderabad boy by kids, for kids. won a chance to This year, 71,000 children have the drawing submitted their drawings for and master to many of his dream-toy the competition. Fifteen A turn into a real entries were selected from t a time when several other competitions, toy for IKEA. each country, with six inter- youngsters are in one of which, I was Eight-year-old Ayaan is one national drawings adjudged hooked to social crowned Mr Vijayawada,” among the six children winners. Ayaan’s Eggplant Vijayawada- A media apps to kill an elated Pokalkar tells us. across the globe to have won Monster Car was one of time, a 20-year- He won several other the Swedish home furnish- them. based Immanial old from Rangoli and Mime competi- ing retailer’s Annual Global IKEA was pleased to have Vijayawada is making the tions. Talking about the Soft Toy Drawing a winner from Hyderabad. Pokalkar, who most of his time and tal- stereotype of Rangoli being Competition. “Ayaan’s drawing of an ents. Meet Immanial a woman’s craft, he says In its sixth such edition, Eggplant Monster Car will won Pokalkar, who is busy pur- most of the participants are the home furnishing retailer be turned into a real soft toy suing his hobbies of Mime, encouraged children aged up and sold in IKEA stores clay art, Rangoli and mod- to 12 to draw their dream across the globe,” Aurelie national-level elling, with absolute seri- toy on paper and have a Raimon, Store Manager at ousness to make it to the chance for it to be turned IKEA Hyderabad said. competitions in top. into a real toy. The winning The competition aims not Speaking to The Pioneer, drawings will eventually only at having children share Mime, Modelling Pokalkar says he was inter- POKALKAR, WHO become a part of the global their dreams and imagina- ested in various crafts right limited edition — the tion, but also contributing to and Rangoli is from his childhood, but LEARNT MIME BY SAGOSKATT collection — a children’s right to play and since his family wasn’t eco- range of soft toys designed develop. — PNS helping nomically sound, he had no OBSERVING means to hone them. “That PEOPLE’S underprivileged is when I decided to not be bogged down by circum- EMOTIONS, HOPES kids to learn and stances and began teaching myself all these crafts,” he TO ACT FOR THE hone various says. Pokalkar, who learnt TELUGU TELEVISION mime by observing people’s skills through emotions, hopes to act for INDUSTRY ONE DAY the Telugu television indus- try one day. his organisation, He won his first model- these crafts myself. I don’t ling competition while he want another talent to suffer finds was still in college. He cred- the same. This is why I its his professors for recog- started ‘Imaginary V SATEESH nising his talent and Creations’ which will pro- encouraged him to partici- vide a platform for budding REDDY pate in a university-level talent in various fields. modelling competition, Every kid has a dream of his where he emerged a winner. men. from his experience, he students like him can per- own and I will strive to do “This event boosted my Pokalkar does not wish to started an organisation fect their skills. “I faced my best in guiding them to confidence to participate in stop with him. Learning ‘Imaginary Creations’ where troubles trying to learn achieve that,” he signs off. 10

Hyderabad Saturday March 14, 2020 what’s brewing? ORGANIC WAY CITY GUIDE OF SKIN CARE EVENTS ctress Varshini Sounderajan and models PUPPETRY DAY attended the launch of Celebrity Secrets A — hair and skin studio — recently in lNori Art and Puppetry Centre is conducting World Hyderabad. During the launch, Dr Madhavi Puppetry Day Celebrations on March 21 at Lamakaan Chowdary, director of the studio explained from 6.30 pm. some organic skin care treatments. Models enquired with organisers about various methods to keep skin safe from pollution.

l Anupam Mukherjee FASHION SOIREE he Haat — a three-day lifestyle and fashion T COMEDY NIGHTS l Lohitha exhibition — was held recently at Taj Krishna. More lStand-up comedian Vivek Muralidharan is than 100 designers from hosting his new stand-up show ‘Vivek across the country displayed Muralidharan Live’ on March 22 at Phoenix their latest work. Socialites Arena from 5 pm. In this weekly show, he will speak about various societal issues. l Nidhi Sounderajan Varshini and fashion lovers attended

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Shravani Reddy about their work. l Sashikala l ACRYLICS ON CANVAS l Artist Bharati Shah’s latest art exhibition ‘Metamorphosis’ will be on preview at State Gallery of Art, Madhapur today at 4.30 pm. The PARTY exhibition is a bouquet of her recent paintings that reflect the concept of evolution and will be on till March 17 between 10 am and 7.30 pm. y r a h C V S y b b s o t o h P Vakshika Vakshika l

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Hyderabad Saturday March 14, 2020 tollywood Madha: GREAT ATTEMPT BUT LACKS LUSTRE hile Tollywood is how it is a big weapon; a troubled woman is brilliant not new to films team of doctors working on and definitely a talent to look that expose scams, genes that can fight any dis- out for. Venkat Rahul does a W the director of ease; and the story of Nisha. good job at playing Rahul Madha, debutant While the attempt was great, and Anish Kuruvilla too does Srividya Basava, the result seemed to have a decent job playing the aims to bring to light scams confused the audience that of the pharmaceutical indus- tried connecting them, all try. The film that won 26 through the film. awards at film festivals The film loses points for its CAST: TRISHNA around the world such as the slow-paced introduction and Berlin Flash Film Festival subsequent narration. Unlike MUKHERJEE, and London International regular thrillers, the film VENKAT RAHUL, Motion Picture Awards makes almost no revelations among others, was a let- until the very end, most of ANISH down. which are unimpressive. The KURUVILLA The film revolves around film makes one recall Nisha (Trishna Mukherjee), a sequences from another criti- Anup's tunes for proofreader who falls in love cally acclaimed psychological RATING: with Arjun (Venkat Rahul), a thriller Awe that made little director of photography, to no revelations until the cli- whose cruel intentions bring max. The director’s attempt ruin to her life. Following to give all clichés relating to several incidents, Nisha is this genre a miss is laudable. Kalyaan Dhev diagnosed to be psychologi- Naresh Kumaran’s back- 2/5 cally ill and ends up in a ground set the tone and usic composer Anup mental asylum. Nisha wit- makes up for the slow, redun- Rubens will be rendering nesses atrocities inside the dant scenes in the film. The antagonist. tunes for writer Sreedhar WHILE ANUP'S RECENT asylum. Why was she framed cinematography and lighting While Madha doesn't M Seepana’s directorial ven- to be mentally ill and how too, beautifully add to the classify as a commercial hit, ture with Megastar FORM HAS BEEN she tries to expose these theme and mood of the film. it definitely is worth a Chiranjeevi’s son-in-law scams, if she will, Actress Trishna watch for its cast, Kalyaan Dhev. It was on Seepana’s QUESTIONABLE, THE forms the crux of Mukherjee is gripping sto- insistence that production houses DIRECTOR BELIEVED THAT the story. an absolute ryline, cine- GA2 Pictures, People Media The film has delight to matography Factory and Abhishek Agarwal WITH HIS SCRIPT, ANUP three subplots watch. Her and its Arts, who running parallel portrayal young are jointly producing the film, CAN CREATE MAGIC to each other: A of a psy- director's tapped Anup, who has to his psychiatrist who chologi- brave credit albums like Ishq, Manam, before the shoot rolls in April first explains the capa- cally-ill attempt at a Gundejaari Gallanthayyinde and week in Visakhapatnam. The tune- bilities of the patient psychologi- Temper among others. While his smith is gung-ho about the script and human mind and and a cal thriller. recent form has been question- he is keen to offer an album which able, the director believed that will be a smorgasbord of different with his script, Anup can cre- musical styles,” said a source. ate magic. The untitled film sees Avika Gor as “Anup has already started Kalyaan Dhev’s love interest, while music sessions with the director. Annapurnamma, Pridhvi Raj, Vennela A teasing song has been recorded Kishore, Posani Krishna Murali, and Seepana is highly impressed Aadukulam Nariyan, Shatru and with it. Both are planning to record Vidyullekha Raman round off the sup- a couple of more songs if not three porting cast. — NG Charan, Manoj to star in Billa Ranga remake? ega Power Star Ram Charan, who is currently shooting for the SS M Rajamouli’s upcoming big-budget and multilin- gual drama RRR, has his fans guessing his next move. With the film likely to wrap shooting by May this year, rumours are rife that Charan is looking to star in a remake of a classic. According to the latest buzz, Charan has shown keen interest in acting in the remake of his father and Mega Star Chiranjeevi’s film Billa Ranga which created quite a sensation the 1980s. Actors Chiranjeevi and Mohan Babu delivered a hit by playing dual roles as father and son in Billa Ranga, which was helmed by KSR Das. And it is being heard through the grapevine that Mohan Babu’s son Manchu Manoj too, is likely to reprise his father’s role in the remake of the classic. Alia Bhatt to Balayya wraps up join RRR shooting first schedule in Pune he team of direc- tor SS Rajamouli’s with Boyapati mega-budget T RRR, which has n some good news media. An elated Srinu took to been shooting in for actor twitter to say, “Done with the and around Balakrishna’s fans, first schedule successfully with Hyderabad, will soon move the actor finished an emotional sequence, gearing to Pune to begin its next I shooting for the first up for the next. schedule of shooting after a schedule of his #BalayyaBoyapati3.” This is the brief break. Key scenes of upcoming film tentatively third film that has the two both the lead actors — NTR called NBK 106. The working together. They had and Ram Charan — will be announcement was made previously worked together for shot during this schedule. by director Simha and Legend. The schedule is likely to Boyapati The first leg of the film was begin this month-end and Srinu on shot in Varanasi. The second will have Bollywood star Alia social schedule in Hyderabad will Bhatt join the cast. begin soon. Balayya is paired Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn with actress Anjali, who was recently finished shooting for also seen with the actor in his scenes in the film. At least Dictator. 80 per cent of the shoot is Produced by Miryala said to have completed. Ravinder Reddy, the film is With the release date being touted to be a commercial postponed to January 8, 2021 action entertainer. S Thaman from July this year, will be composing music for Rajamouli now has ample the film. time to shoot at his pace. The Balakrishna’s last film Ruler shooting is likely to be co-starring Sonal Chauhan and wrapped by the end of May Vedhika and directed by KS and post-production will Ravi Kumar failed to impress begin soon after. RRR is a the audience. The actor’s fans multi-starrer being produced hope he will deliver a hit this by DVV Danayya and will time and are all geared up to release in 10 languages across ensure the film earns good the country. bucks. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | MARCH 14, 2020 sport 12

AFP n LONDON son at a later date. “Despite the challenges, it is the he English Premier League suspend- Premier League’s aim to reschedule the ed all fixtures until April 4 on Friday displaced fixtures, including those played Tafter Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so,” and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi added the Premier League statement. tested positive for coronavirus. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Matches in the English Football said on Thursday the government was League, Women’s Super League, all foot- considering the question of banning ball in Scotland and international friend- major public events such as sporting fix- lies for England and Wales have also been tures, but was not ready to do so yet. suspended. However, the news of Arteta and “Following a meeting of share- Hudson-Odoi’s positive tests in the last 24 holders today, it was unanimously hours forced the English football author- decided to suspend the Premier ities to act. League with the intention of Hudson-Odoi said he had already returning on 4 April, subject to “recovered” from the medical advice and conditions at virus but will continue to UEFA Europa & Champions League trophy UEFA/Twitter the time,” the Premier League self-isolate. said in a statement. “A s y o u m a y b e Everton also announced a play- aware I had the virus for er is in self-isolation for seven days the last couple of days, UEFA postpone all CL after reporting a high tem- which I’ve recovered perature. from,” the England inter- The rest of their national posted in a & Europa matches first-team squad video on social media. AFP n PARIS OTHER TOURNAMENTS AFFECTED and coaching staff “I’m following the health guidelines * South American have been told to and self-isolated myself from everybody ll UEFA stay away from all for the week. I hope to be back on the pitch AChampions World Cup qualifiers of the Merseyside very soon.” League and Europa *French football season club’s sites. All matches in Scotland, including League matches has been suspended Leicester City Closed gates at Arsenal's London Colney training ground on Friday. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for the coronavirus. Sunday’s Old Firm derby between Rangers scheduled to be It has forced the club to close its training complex, put the entire first-team in self isolation AP ‘until further notice’ had three players and Celtic, have also been indefinitely sus- played next week *Copa Libertadores go into self-isola- they faced Arteta’s ies, and everyone else affected by COVID- heads up the three divisions below the pended. have been post- * tion on Thursday Arsenal six days 19,” said Premier League Chief Executive Premier League, and Women’s Super “Today’s announcement is made in poned because of Bundesliga and Bournemouth ago at the Richard Masters. League will be suspended until April 3 at the interests of public health but, equal- the coronavirus said goalkeeper Emirates. “In this unprecedented situation, we the earliest. ly, the health and safety of players, match pandemic, European football’s governing body Artur Boruc and “Above all, are working closely with our clubs, England’s two friendly matches at officials, and staff across the game,” said said on Friday. four staff members we wish Mikel Government, The FA and EFL and can home to Italy and Denmark later this Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA Chief Executive. The move comes after two of next week’s were taking the same Arteta and reassure everyone the health and welfare month have been postponed as has Wales’ “It is also why the Scottish FA is com- four scheduled Champions League last 16, sec- precaution. Callum of players, staff and supporters are our pri- clashes with Austria and the US. pelled to ensure that the suspension is cas- ond legs — between Manchester City and Real West Ham staff Hudson-Odoi ority.” However, the authorities still hope to caded through the non-professional and Madrid, and between Juventus and Lyon — had are also self-isolating as speedy recover- The English Football League, which be able to resume and complete the sea- grassroots games until further notice.” already been called off on Thursday. Two other matches scheduled for next Wednesday, between Barcelona and Napoli and AFP n MELBOURNE between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, were ini- tially due to go ahead behind closed doors. Man Utd thrash LASK ormula One’s season “In the light of developments due to the Fwas thrown into turmoil Australian GP cancelled spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related Friday with the Australian doubt on Thursday when The fast-moving devel- decisions made by different governments, all Grand Prix cancelled just McLaren pulled out after opments sparked a crisis UEFA club competitions matches scheduled hours before cars were due one of its team members meeting between the race next week are postponed,” UEFA said in a state- to hit the track amid fears tested positive for the virus. organisers, the FIA, teams ment. that more races will be McLaren revealed on and Formula One promot- “Further decisions on when these match- called off as the coron- Friday that 14 other staff ers late Thursday to discuss es take place will be communicated in due avirus pandemic takes its were now in a mandatory whether Sunday’s race course.” toll. two week quarantine after should go ahead. The postponements also affect all the sec- The decision follows being in close contact with “Those discussions ond legs of the Europa League last-16 round. April’s Chinese Grand Prix the man, casting doubts on concluded with a majority Six of the eight first-leg matches were being postponed and with whether it will be able to view of the teams that the played on Thursday, four behind closed doors. the second race of the year compete in Bahrain even if race should not go ahead,” The other two matches, between Inter in Bahrain, Vietnam also the race goes ahead. they said in a joint state- Milan and Getafe and between Sevilla and scrapped, leaving huge The McLaren employ- ment just hours before the Roma, were called off. question marks over the ee was among eight first official practice session UEFA also confirmed that the draws for the rest of the calendar. Formula One personnel and with fans queueing to Champions League and Europa League quar- “We will in the coming who went into isolation get in. ter-finals, which were supposed to be held next days be looking at races after showing flu-like It added while fans Friday, March 20, were postponed as a conse- that are more imminent symptoms typical of the would be disappointed, quence. like Bahrain and Vietnam,” Workers pack up in pit lane after the cancellation of the Australian F1 GP disease this week. “the safety of all members The body will hold a crisis meeting next F1 chief Chase Carey said decisions on how we navi- there.” The other seven — of the Formula 1 family and Tuesday to work out a way forward for their in Melbourne. gate the short-term ele- The future of the including four from the the wider community, as club competitions and for Euro 2020, which “And we will have fur- ments of our schedule. We Australian race, the first of Haas team — all returned well as the fairness of the could now be postponed by a year due to the ther announcements and know there are issues the season, was also in negative results. competition take priority”. pandemic.

Daniel James (21) celebrates with Man Utd teammate Odion Ighalo after soring AP ATK, Chennaiyin to vie for hat-trick I-League matches AFP n MANCHESTER should the second leg matches take place thanks to Kai PTI n MARGAO anchester United put one Havertz’s penalty eight minutes in empty stadiums Mfoot in the Europa League before the break and two love- TK and Chennaiyin FC will seek a NEW DELHI: All the remaining quarter-finals on Thursday with ly second half strikes from Ahat-trick of ISL titles here today 28 matches of the I-League, a 5-0 win at LASK Linz in one Charles Aranguiz and Leon when they meet in the 6th edition’s final, including Sunday’s marquee of four last 16 first leg matches Bailey. which will be played without spectators Kolkata derby between cham- played behind closed doors. George Edmundson had owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. pions Mohun Bagan and East Odion Ighalo slammed briefly given Rangers Though for a different reason, this is Bengal, will be played in empty home the opener via the hope in the 75th minute the second time that an ISL match will be stadiums, the All India Football underside of the bar from when he pulled the played in an empty stadium after the Federation said on Friday. 20 yards just before the half- scores back to 2-1 with a league stage game between NorthEast The decision was taken hour, and Daniel James well-placed header, but United FC and Bengaluru FC was held after the AIFF and I-League added a second with a Steven Gerrard’s side behind closed doors officials had a Skype meeting sharp run and finish just could not capitalise. in Guwahati in the ISL Final with club representatives. before the hour mark. Istanbul Basaksehir wake of the protest Live from 6:30pm IST “Adhering to the advisories Juan Mata bagged a third won 1-0 at home to FC against the Citizenship STAR SPORTS 1 & 2 issued by the Ministry of Health eight minutes from the end and Copenhagen in Turkey courtesy Amendment Act in & Family Welfare, AIFF has West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Mason Greenwood and Andreas of a late Edin Visca penalty, in Assam. decided to complete the felicitates Mohun Bagan players Pereira struck in injury time, as the other game allowed to take The season has been a landmark one remaining matches of the 2019- United extended their unbeaten place before a crowd. in many ways. While it has produced high 20 edition of the Hero I-League one between Real Kashmir FC run to 11 matches, with nine Basel secured a surprise 3- quality football, the sport’s governing body behind closed doors,” the AIFF and TRAU FC at TRC ground clean sheets in that time. 0 victory over Eintracht AIFF has granted ISL the top-tier domes- said in a statement. in Srinagar today. The enthusi- “I think the quality in our Frankfurt with Samuele Campo, tic competition status. “Besides team offi- astic Real Kashmir sup- play was good. We were well pre- Kevin Bua and Fabian Frei all on The league phase winners of the ISL, cials and players; match porters who have been pared for them and they did fan- target for the visitors. FC Goa will become the first Indian side ATK and Chennaiyin skipper and coach pose with the ISL trophy on the eve of season 6 final ISL/Twitter officials (referees), med- turning out to pack the tastic,” United boss Ole Gunnar Wolverhampton Wanderers to directly play in the group stage of the ical staff, TV Crew, venue most of the time Solskjaer told BT Sport. gave themselves a good chance AFC Champions League, the top club that finished 6-5 on aggregates, while ATK the team from the south returned the accredited media, and will be robbed of the “There was some high-class of continuing their first league of Asia. produced a second leg turnaround to send favour in Kolkata. required security staff — none opportunity to cheer their team. finishing in the goals ... It should European run in nearly four ATK (2014 and 2016) and defending champions Bengaluru While ATK have been one of the most would be allowed to be in the But the match which will be have been more goals before decades with a 1-1 draw at Chennaiyin (2015 and 2017-18) FC packing with a 3-2 win on consistent sides this season, Chennaiyin premises of the stadium on hit the most as far as football- half-time, but we got the goals Olympiakos’ empty Georgios have both won the ISL twice already aggregate. were left to produce a miracle to reach this match day, and during official mad spectators are concerned we needed.” Karaiskakis Stadium. and are looking to become the first This is the first time that stage after Owen Coyle took charge of practice the preceding day,” it is Sunday’s Kolkata derby Ibrox was one of the two Shaktar Donetsk saw off side to win it three times. these two clubs are meeting each them at the start of last December. said. between champions Mohun grounds where fans were Wolfsburg 2-1 in an entertain- But, in an anti-climax of sort, other in the final. Interestingly, In the six matches before his arrival, This will be the first time in Bagan and East Bengal at the allowed to attend, but the pres- ing encounter in Germany, with there will be no spectators to witness neither club has lost an ISL final — Chennaiyin had won only once and the country that so many com- Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. ence of Rangers’ home support goals from Junior Moraes and the historic moment as the final will be a run that will end for one of them scored just four goals. Since he took petitive football matches under This will be the last Kolkata couldn’t stop them losing 3-1 to Marcos Antônio enough for the played in front of an empty stadium. today. charge, Chennaiyin went on to win eight the aegis of the AIFF will be derby of the I-League era as a Bayer Leverkusen. Ukrainians, who also missed a The two teams were brilliant in the The two sides are also on equal foot- matches, a tally bettered only by FC Goa. played closed doors. merged side of Mohun Bagan Bundesliga outfit Bayer are penalty through Victor play-offs with Chennaiyin getting the bet- ing this season. In the league stages, ATK Now Coyle is a win away from complet- The first match to be played and ATK will play in the ISL now favourites to progress Kovalenko. ter of FC Goa in a thrilling two-legged tie defeated Chennaiyin in Chennai before ing a miracle. behind closed doors will be the from next season. No plans for Olympics without spectators: Japan Oly torch relay scrap because of crowds TOKYO: Japanese government officials AFP n OLYMPIA ignored “repeated warnings” not to insisted on Friday they have no plans gather in force at stopovers in the to alter the Olympics, including hold- Trump praises preparations reece’s Olympic Committee torch relay. ing it without spectators, after US Gon Friday said it was cancelling Greece has so far declared President Donald Trump proposed a WASHINGTON: US President Donald Abe. “Just had a great conversation the rest of the torch relay for the 117 cases of the coronavirus, delay over the coronavirus. Trump late on Thursday praised with Prime Minister Abe of Japan. Tokyo 2020 one of whom died on The fate of the 2020 Games, Tokyo’s Olympic preparations and I told him that the just completed Games on Greek Thursday after 10 days in scheduled to open in Tokyo on July their “magnificent” venue just hours Olympic venue is magnificent,” soil as large crowds hospital. 24, has been thrown into doubt by the after he suggested delaying the Trump tweeted. had turned out The move was outbreak of the virus, now dubbed a Summer Games for up to a year due “He has done an incredible job, despite coronavirus announced after a large pandemic. to the coronavirus. one that will make him very proud. warnings. crowd mobbed But organisers, Japanese govern- Trump’s apparent change of Good things will happen for Japan “The rest of the Hollywood actor ment officials and the International heart came after a phone call with and their great Prime Minister. Lots torch relay on Gerard Butler as he Olympic Committee have insisted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo of options!” AFP Greek soil has been lit a cauldron in the preparation for the Games is on cancelled,” the city of Sparta. track, with no expectations of a post- he highly values Japan’s efforts on athletes withdrawing from committee Butler had ponement or cancellation. transparency,” Suga said. the event. said, adding starred as the “There is no change in the gov- Asked about the possibility of IOC chief Thomas Bach that the ancient Spartan ernment policy in that we closely A man with a mask walks past countdown clock for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics AP scaling back the number of spectators, told German television ARD Olympic flame would King Leonidas in cooperate with the IOC, the organis- Hashimoto said: “We are not think- on Thursday that the body be handed over to the 2007 epic 300, ing committee, and the Tokyo met- Yoshihide Suga told reporters. Olympics. “In the telephone talks with ing about that at all.” would follow recommendations by Tokyo organisers on March 19 and repeated his ropolitan government to steadily pre- He said Prime Minister Shinzo President Trump, the prime minister Suga also said the government the World Health Organization, but as scheduled, but without spec- famous line from the pare for holding the Games as sched- Abe and Trump had held a phone call mentioned our efforts toward hold- “doesn’t envisage” either a Games for now continues to work for a “suc- tators. movie — This is Sparta uled,” government spokesman to discuss the outbreak as well as the ing the Games, and the president said without spectators or the prospect of cessful” Games. AFP It noted that crowds had — for gathered media.