Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer RNI No.APENG/2018/764698 Established 1864 ANALYSIS 7 MONEY 8 SPORTS 11 Published From VIJAYAWADA DELHI LUCKNOW ASIA AND ITS NEW ARC COUNTRY'S MACROECONOMY MORE BHAVINABEN WINS BHOPAL RAIPUR OF INSTABILITY HEALTHY, READY FOR FASTER GROWTH HISTORIC SILVER BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN HYDERABAD *LATE CITY VOL. 3 ISSUE 286 VIJAYAWADA, MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable ON HER JOURNEY IN FILM INDUSTRY { Page 12 } www.dailypioneer.com Centre dilly-dallying on AP Capital SNV SUDHIR n VIJAYAWADA

Even as confusion over the Capital of continues, the Centre is dilly-dallying on it and has added fuel to the fire, instead of dousing the flames. While initially Nishad Kumar making public its ‘endorsement’ of Visakhapatnam as the Capital of the Wins silver in High Jump State on Sunday, the Centre later in the evening asked the Press Information Bureau to ‘clarify’ that Bhavinaben Patel the Port City was mentioned only as Wins silver in a ‘Reference City’. Table Tennis Earlier, the Centre gave an impres- sion that it has almost acknowledged Visakhapatnam as the AP Capital Vinod Kumar when it made public the reply by Wins Bronze In Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Only a reference city, clarifies Union govt Men's Discus Throw Singh Puri to a question asked by Congress MPs - Kumbakudi VIJAYAWADA: In the Lok 21.07.21 was given. In the Sudhakaran from Kannur in Kerala Sabha Starred Question No: 84 annexure, the details given in and Pradyut Bordoloi representing answered on 26th July, 2021, the third column mentioning Nowgon in Assam - Hardeep Singh the Members of Parliament the cities was only in the sense Puri over several issues regarding had asked the amount of taxes, of giving a reference city for the shines in Paralympics with 3 medals taxes by the respective State govern- cesses and excise duty collect- purpose of State levies and ments on fuel has mentioned Vizag ed by the Union Government duty prevalent in the con- PNS n TOKYO rently under review due to clas- 11 loss to Zhou, a two-time gold match earlier in the week. as the Capital of Andhra Pradesh. on petrol and diesel from cerned State. The heading of sification observation in compe- medallist, in the women's singles Patel started playing the sport On several occasions in the past, March 2020 till date, including the Column No: 3 may please Bhavinaben Patel clinched a his- tition. The Victory Ceremony summit clash which lasted 19 13 years ago at the Blind People's the Centre had refused to be dragged the monthly details of collec- be read as “Capital toric silver in table tennis to give has been postponed to the minutes. Association at Vastrapur area of into the ongoing controversy over tion, State-wise. The reply to City/Reference City”. India its first medal in evening session of 30th August," Deepa Malik, who is the cur- Ahmedabad where she was a stu- the location of the State Capital stat- the answer included an annex- Lok Sabha Secretariat is also Paralympics before high jumper read a statement from the Games rent president of Paralympic dent of ITI for people with dis- ing that it is up to the State govern- ure in which State-wise breakup being informed accordingly Nishad Kumar also came second organisers. Committee of India (PCI), was abilities. ment to decide the State Capital. of variations in State levies & about the amendment in the but the celebrations of a Super India's Chef de Mission the first Indian woman to win a There, she saw visually While Puri gave the reply on July 26, taxes between 01.07.20 and reply. Sunday were somewhat muted Gursharan Singh told PTI that medal in the Paralympic Games impaired children playing table it only came to light on Sunday after after discus thrower Vinod Vinod's medal stands for now till when she had claimed a silver in tennis and decided to take up the which it was widely shared, circulat- the Centre had agreed or endorsed besides Amaravati as seat of legisla- Kumar's bronze-winning result a decision on the matter by the shotput at Rio five years back. sport. ed by the ruling party workers across the Jaganmohan Reddy govern- ture and Kurnool as judicial capital was put on hold due to a protest technical officials likely to come Patel, a wheelchair-bound play- Patel hoped her success will several platforms of social media. ment’s decision of announcing of Andhra Pradesh. over his disability classification. help change the perception of They have driven the message that Visahapatnam as Executive Capital 2 Patel, who was diagnosed with people towards disability and polio when she was 12 months Prez greets Bhavinaben Motivation for create more opportunities. old, became only the second PNS/ NEW DELHI: President Ram "What I went through growing Indian woman to win a medal at Nath Kovind led the country in youngsters: PM Modi up, I don't want the next genera- the Paralympics after she signed tion of people with disability to Woman SI in AP SAP: APTransco saves congratulating paddler PNS/ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister off with a silver following a 0-3 Bhavinaben Patel for Modi said Patel's feat is a motivation suffer," she said. loss to world number one Chinese winning a historic for youngsters. "The remarkable "Accessibility is a major issue commits suicide paddler Ying Zhou in the silver medal, India's Bhavina Patel has scripted history! and so is jobs and other opportu- Rs 15.96 cr to exchequer women's singles table tennis class nities. If my medal can somehow first, in the ongoing She brings home a historic Silver PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM 4 final. Paralympic Games in medal. Congratulations to her for it. make the right noise and get peo- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Nishad then clinched a silver Tokyo on Sunday. Her life journey is motivating and ple at the helm of affairs to be A woman Sub-Inspector of police with an Asian record before dis- "Bhavina Patel inspires will also draw more youngsters heard, I will be more than happy. K Bhavani (25), attached to the As part of its endeavor towards cus thrower Vinod fetched a the Indian contingent towards sports. The 21-year-old Nishad, who is Sakhinetipalli Police Station in cost-effective measures, bronze which was put on hold and sports lovers winning silver at #Paralympics," he a farmer's son in Himachal , allegedly APTransco has saved about Rs after a protest over his disability #Paralympics. Your extraordinary tweeted. Modi also Pradesh's Amb town, cleared committed suicide at Police 15.96 crore in finalising the tenders classification as India began col- determination and skills have spoke to Patel and 2.06m to win the silver in T47 Training College in Vizianagaram on SAP (System Application & lecting what is expected to be an brought glory to India. My congratulated her on class before 41-year-old BSF man on Sunday. An SI of the 2018 batch, Products) HANA (High perform- unprecedented haul of athletics congratulations to you on this the remarkable feat. Vinod, whose father fought in the Bhavani was posted at ance analytic appliance) enter- medals in the Games. exceptional achievement," He also wished her 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, pro- Sakhinetipalli station. She belonged prise cloud services for a period of It somewhat marred the upbeat President Kovind tweeted. the very best for her duced a best throw of 19.91m to to Salempalem village of Koduru five years. Joint Managing Director of mood in the Indian camp on the future endeavours. clinch a bronze. mandal in Krishna district. Five years ago, APTransco APTransco Karri Venkateswara National Sports Day, which is the 2 The 24-member Indian athlet- entered into an agreement with Rao who participated in pre-bid birth anniversary of hockey wiz- 2 ics team is hoping for a rich haul 2 M/s SAP India Pvt., Ltd for provid- meeting and discussed with all ard Major Dhyan Chand. of medals -- at least 10 -- and the ing SAP HANA Enterprise cloud companies which showed interest Vinod's classification in F52, double success on Sunday gave services for a period of five years I participating in the bid. which is for athletes with the country enough reasons to for an amount of Rs 20.22 crore on The APTransco JMD finalised impaired muscle power, restrict- Cine stars celebrate India’s ‘amazing’ smile on the National Sports Day. nomination basis. the tenders on August 19, 2021 for ed range of movement, limb defi- Nishad, whose right hand got The APTransco rejected the an amount of Rs 3.94 crore for ciency or leg length difference, hat-trick at 2020 Paralympics P:2 cut by a grass-cutting machine at request of the same company for cloud services for further five was done on August 22 by the his family's farm when he was an renewal of its services for further years and Rs 31.22 lakh for one- organisers. eight-year-old boy, cleared the five years and called open tenders time migration activity and thus It was not clear on what on Monday. er with an indomitable spirit, had same height of 2.06m with for cloud services through AP E- saved around Rs15.96 crore to the grounds the classification has But the day began brightly, suffered a loss to Zhou, one of the American Dallas Wise who was procurement Platform on June APTransco. been challenged. with the 34-year-old Patel clinch- most decorated para-paddlers of also awarded a silver. 26, 2021 to save public money, said 2 "Results of this event are cur- ing a silver. She lost 7-11 5-11 6- China, in her first group stage 2 Farmers block roads over No invite to YSRCP leaders for YSR death anniversary Ex-jawan shoots two lathicharge on Haryana peasants SNCN ACHARYULU n HYDERABAD: PNS n CHANDIGARH on farmers in Karnal. Around 10 people were injured The 12th death anniversary of ryots dead over land Farmers blocked roads and high- on Saturday as police allegedly former combined AP chief ways in Punjab for two hours on lathicharged a group of farmers minister Dr YS Rajasekhara PNS n GUNTUR accused went to the house of the Sunday in protest against the lath- disrupting traffic movement on a Reddy is going to be observed in deceased and picked up an argu- icharge on peasants in Haryana. national highway while heading an apolitical manner here on 2nd .In a shocking incident, an ex-serv- ment in the evening. In a fit of rage, Owing allegiance to various towards Karnal to protest against September, considering that YS iceman (ex-Army Jawan) shot he opened fire with the .32 pistol. farmer bodies, the protesters burnt a BJP meeting. Vijayamma, YSRCP honorary dead two farmers and crit- The bullets pierced the effigies of the BJP-led govern- president, has reportedly decided ically injured another through the head and ment in Haryana for using "force" 2 not to invite YSR Congress with a revolver at stomach causing leaders, Ministers, MLAs and Rayavaram village instant death of the others to the solemn function in Macherla man- farmers, police said. ostensibly to "avoid causing dal on Sunday. Another farmer inconvenience to them" and so as Police said that Anjaneyulu suffered "not to put them in an accused ex-service- bullet injuries and he embarrassing situation". man Matta was shifted to the The organisers of the function Sambasiva Rao had Government hospital. sent messages via SMS to the AP not been specifically invited. come. When this was brought to land disputes with the As per the preliminary ministers who were close to YSR. One senior minister called one the notice of Vijayamma, she deceased Matta Balakrishna investigation, he fired 8 The message was sent just like any of the close associates of reportedly told her aides not to (38) and Matta Siva (40) for the last rounds on the deceased. bulk message by the organisers. Vijayamma and conveyed that invite YSR Congress MLAs and four years over 9 acres of land. CI Baktsavatlam rushed to the The ministers are now in a should the YSRCP honorary Ministers. Five cases were registered village and nabbed the accused. dilemma about whether to attend president insist on his attending against the accused Sambasiva The incident sent shock waves in the function to which they have the function, he would definitely 2 Rao on the land dispute issue. The the village.

PRESIDENT KOVIND GREETS CITIZENS EXPEDITION DISCOVERS ISLAND EXEMPT PENSION FROM INCOME TAX: IAS OFFICER DRAWS IRE FOR ORDERING ON EVE OF JANMASHTAMI BELIEVED WORLD'S NORTHERNMOST PENSIONERS’ BODY URGES CENTRE POLICE TO ‘BREAK HEADS' OF FARMERS resident Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday sent his greetings to team of Arctic researchers from Denmark say they ensioners' body Bharatiya Pensioners Manch has urged Haryana IAS officer Sunday drew widespread citizens on the eve of Janmashtami and expressed hope accidentally discovered what they believe is the world's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exempt pension from condemnation from leaders of various political parties Pthe festival inspire people to assimilate the eternal values Anorthernmost island located off Greenland's coast. The Pincome tax to provide relief to the senior citizens in the Aand bureaucrats for allegedly ordering police to "break of "righteousness, truthfulness and more on duty than reward". scientists from the University of Copenhagen initially thought country. In a letter shot off to the prime minister on August 25 the heads" of protesting farmers. Haryana Deputy Chief "The Janmashtami is a festival to dedicate ourselves to the life they had arrived at Oodaaq, an island discovered by a Danish this year, the body argued that if the pensions of the Members Minister Dushyant Chautala disapproved of the remarks of and teachings of Lord Shri Krishna," he said. "This festival is survey team in 1978, to collect samples during an expedition of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies are not 2018-batch officer Ayush Sinha and promised strict action also an occasion to spread the message of Lord Shri Krishna that was conducted in July. They instead wound up on an taxable, then why does the government levy income tax on the against him. The officer, deputed as duty magistrate during that emphasised the virtue of righteousness, truthfulness and undiscovered island further north. We were convinced that the pension of retired employees. "Every retired person is paid the farmers' protest in Karnal, was caught on camera more on duty than reward. May this festival inspire us to island we were standing on was Oodaaq, which until then was pension as a superannuation fund for his/her livelihood on purportedly asking police to break farmers' heads. The assimilate all these eternal values," Kovind said. registered as the world's northernmost island. account of serving the nation for so many years. video has gone viral. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 30, 2021 vijayawada 02 Need to create right ecosystem Woman SI in Monday Mirchi AP commits Bonhomie watered down though the administration, including for sports, games: Venkaiah police brass, responded promptly and suicide In general, the transfers of senior police offi- effectively to incidents involving women, PNS n NEW DELHI legendary hockey player Major flagged the issue of mindset of cers do not raise eyebrows, especially if they they have been castigated by opposition Dhyan Chand, he said. people towards sports. Continued from Page 1 are effected after much thought and plan- TDP leaders, especially former minister Vice President M Venkaiah "Both these developments "I have come across many ning. But in the case of IPS officer M Nara Lokesh. Naidu on Sunday underlined mark an important milestone instances where parents dis- Bhavani joined the Police Stephen Ravindra, things have taken a Things have come to such a pass that the need to create the "right in the journey of Indian sports. courage their children from Training College, curious turn, leading to speculations that all Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy, ecosystem" for sports and While our athletes scripted seeking a career in sports. Vizianagaram, for an in-ser- is not well between the Chief Ministers of while trying to infuse confidence in the de- games to thrive from schools to history with their performance While the anxiety of parents is vice training in Crime Clues. Telugu States, though at one point they mir- motivated officers, had to openly talk about universities by building the at the Tokyo Olympics and understandable to a large According to college offi- rored the ultimate bonhomie among CMs the ‘agenda-driven section of the media in necessary infrastructure at gave wings to the hopes of over extent, it should be noted that cials, she completed the train- in the country. Andhra Pradesh’. Now it has become a every level. a billion Indians, the renaming more and more industries, as ing on Saturday and she was The posting of AP-bound Stephen challenge to state administration to keep India is fortunate, Naidu of the highest sporting award well as governments, are pro- supposed to return in the Ravindra as Cyberabad Police the morale of the bureaucracy in place said, to have the world's largest after Dhyan Chand is a fitting viding employment to evening. However, she stayed Commissioner has surprised many circles. fighting against the ‘negative’ media. youth population apart from a tribute to one of the greatest sportspersons," he noted and in the room and allegedly For, AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Officers switch to Telegram vast pool of talented and aspi- sensations in the history of called for more job avenues in committed suicide by hang- Reddy wanted Stephen Ravindra, a rational sportspersons. Indian sport," Naidu wrote. government and corporate sec- ing herself to the ceiling fan. Telangana cadre IPS officer, on deputation. Over the past week, some more top Therefore, there is no reason India's performance at tor for sportspersons. The police examined the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar officials of the Health Department have why the country cannot make Tokyo Olympics has rekin- "If we can effectively make mobile phone of the victim to Rao had agreed to the request of his AP joined Telegram messaging service. June a mark on the world stage in enabling ecosystem, many of dled tremendous interest in sports a financially rewarding ascertain the reasons for the counterpart. and July saw some senior officials join- the field of sports, he felt. our stars tend to fade into various sports, especially and secure career option, many extreme step of Bhavani. The Though the Central government not yet ing the messaging service. "We need to develop a seri- oblivion without realising their among youngsters, he felt. young men and women would body was shifted to hospital issued its clearance to the proposal, Jagan While some senior officials are check- ous sporting culture right from full potential. We end up los- "This bodes well for the be encouraged to shed their for a post-mortem examina- wanted to appoint Stephen Ravindra as ing Telegram often, others who had school days to ensure satisfac- ing full many a gem of purest future of Indian sport. Needless inhibitions to take up sports as tion. .Investigation is on. Intelligence chief in his state. Stephen joined it years ago are doing it once in tory results on a sustained ray serene to obscurity due to to add, this is an opportune a full-time activity," he said. Ravindra also agreed. a blue moon. Some of them haven't used basis in this highly competitive lack of proper grooming and time for us to promote sports The country's sole focus in The police examined The sudden appointment of Stephen it since July. With growing concerns over field," the vice president said. support," the vice president across the length and breadth sports should not remain on Ravindra as Cyberabad Police surveillance, and increased sharing of In a Facebook post to mark lamented. of the country. increasing medal tally alone, he the mobile phone of Commissioner has triggered credible talk in files over apps, Telegram is believed to the National Sports Day, Naidu This year's National Sports "We need to create the right felt. the victim to ascertain Telangana government circles that due to the be having an advantage over WhatsApp. said India has no dearth of tal- Day assumes special signifi- ecosystem for sports and "Rather we have to create an snowballing water controversy between the At the end of the day, it is never the ent in any field. What is cance on two counts—the all- games to thrive from schools to overall ecosystem where sports the reasons for the two Telugu states, KCR might have elected question of one over the other, as mul- required is the early identifica- time highest medal tally at the universities by building the become an intrinsic part of our extreme step of to give a shock to YS Jagan. tiple apps are being used. Babus are tion of this talent and proper just concluded Tokyo necessary infrastructure at daily lives. This would be an So, KCR changed his mind and decided learning to be active on multiple plat- grooming and encouragement. Olympics and the renaming of every level," said. important step towards creat- Bhavani. not to send Stephen Ravindra to AP. A ‘no’ forms. "In the absence of an the Khel Ratna Award after the The vice president also ing a healthy and fit India. after an ‘yes’ makes it even more resound- Shock and awe shake-up ing and that too if the reason is not obvi- ous. But that is not uncommon in bureau- The recent shake-up in the TS adminis- cracy where political bosses’ writ overrides tration last week threw up some shock and planned shuffling of officials. awe elements, giving grist to the rumour Andhra Pradesh registers over Centre dilly- mills. A black hole and sources of leak The performers got their due: Finance It is not easy for any state to make huge wel- and MA &UD Principal Secretaries fare payments that are seen as a black hole and Ramakrishna Rao and Arvind Kumar have 1,500 fresh Coronavirus cases dallying on AP... simultaneously project a tidy financial posi- been promoted to Special Chief Secretary tion. The ominous numbers will show, regard- cadre and retained in the same posts. So is PNS n VIJAYAWADA Continued from Page 1 Rai stated in a reply to Guntur less of window dressing. the case with Harpreet Singh, who has been MP Galla Jayadev, In Andhra Pradesh, with a section of the promoted to Special CS cadre. He contin- The cumulative Coronavirus “The Centre has officially con- “Government of Andhra media skewering the state government for the ues to be the Additional Director General cases in Andhra Pradesh firmed Vizag as Capital of Pradesh had notified deteriorating financial position, officials of the of Dr MCR HRD Institute. climbed to 20,12,123 with the Andhra Pradesh in Lok Amaravati as the Capital City, Finance Department are facing the heat due The transfer that raised many eyebrows addition of 1,557 fresh posi- Sabha,” said a tweet carrying vide its G.O dated April 23, to intense scrutiny of the ‘sources’ who leak was that of IPS officer and Cyberabad tives on Sunday. Puri’s written reply in which 2015. Recently, media reports sensitive information. Commissioner of Police V C Sajjanar. The gross recoveries went Vizag has been mentioned as have appeared indicating the While some officials have been suspended, As the new Managing Director of the up to 19,83,119 as 1,213 infect- Andhra Pradesh capital. State government’s decision to others at the top echelons have been told by Telangana State Road Transport ed persons got cured in 24 This latest missive from the create three capitals for a CMO official not to share power-point pre- Corporation, he has relieved Sunil Sharma hours ending 9 am on Sunday. Centre has only exposed its Andhra Pradesh. It is for each sentations with even their junior officers. The of that responsibility. A health department bul- ambiguous stand on the State state to decide its capital with- top officials on radar are at a loss to know how Sajjanar, who has earned the reputation letin said 18 more people suc- government’s three capitals in its territory.” to plug the leak as they have taken all possi- of being a ‘tough’ cop and a ‘super’ cop, cumbed to COVID-19 in 24 plan. YSRCP leaders are of the In August in an affidavit ble steps to let secrets remain secrets. Now they especially in the wake of the ‘Disha hours, pushing the total toll up 100 each and the remaining have more than 2,000 active opinion that the reply from the filed by the Centre in the are so paranoid that they have stopped talk- encounter’ case, is perhaps reckoned as the to 13,825. six, less than 100 each. cases each, three have more Union Minister Puri has only ongoing case in High Court, ing to all media persons. right man for the corporation, which is Continuing the oscillating While Chittoor logged the than 1,000 each and the endorsed Jaganmohan Reddy Under Secretary in the Union They say they have enough trouble ensur- going through troubled times despite trend, the number of active highest 255, Kurnool registered remaining six less than a 1,000 government’s three capitals Ministry of Home Affairs ing funds for the state’s ambitious welfare hand-holding by the state. Sunil Sharma cases increased to 15,179 due the lowest of only four in a day. each. plan which was caught in a Lalita T Hedaoo, said there is schemes. They don’t want any bit of informa- was apparently not comfortable with the to a substantial gap between Kurnool, incidentally, Krishna district reported legal tangle. no stipulation in the law that tion to fall on wrong hands, especially scribes back-seat driving that he was expected to fresh cases and recoveries in 24 became the first district in four fresh fatalities, Chittoor, The State government issu- requires Andhra Pradesh to specializing in ‘yellow’ journalism. take in his stride. hours. more than six months to have Guntur and SPS Nellore three ing gazettes finalised Kurnool have only one capital. Another significant posting is that of Anil Three districts reported less than 100 active cases as its each, Prakasam and as headquarters of AP Human The High Court was hear- A CM who understands Kumar, Additional Police Commissioner, more than 200 fresh cases tally fell to 98. Visakhapatnam two each and Rights Commission (SHRC) ing a batch of petitions filed targeted officials Hyderabad Traffic, as the Intelligence each, four reported more than Four districts in the state East Godavari one in a day. and principal seat of State against three capitals decision Some bureaucrats, especially those Chief of Telangana in the place of T Lokayukta has only rekindled by the State government. showcasing their extreme loyalty to politi- Prabhakar Rao, retired IPS officer, who has the hopes of the ruling party In the affidavit, the Centre cians in power, are often hounded by oppo- of late been targeted by the Opposition in workers that the government also denied claims that the sition parties just to keep the political pot the wake of intensifying political slugfest SAP: APTransco saves... was moving ahead with the three capitals plan was a vio- burning. The numbers of such babus are over the impending Huzurabad bye-elec- No invite to capitals plan. Kurnool is one of lation of the Andhra Pradesh on rise in Andhra Pradesh so much that tion. A little bird says that more such sur- Continued from page 1 ple for other states in relating to cost the three capitals of the State Reorganisation Act 2014. powers that be had to step in to mend mat- prises are on the way after the Huzurabad YSRCP effective power and introducing best as planned by the Jagan gov- She refuted the argument by ters and assuage the ruffled feelings of tar- bypolls. This cloud platform means providing practices. We will continue the same ernment. one of the petitioners that geted officials. data storage (cloud storage) to one efforts to fulfil the objective of mak- Last year, twice in the form Andhra Pradesh could not For instance, over the last few days, -Yours truly leaders for organisation (APTransco) by one ing AP power sector sustainable and of affidavits filed in the High have three capitals because the company on payment basis. financially robust, which is the objec- Court and a reply in Lok AP Reorganisation Act 2014 Energy Secretary and APTransco tive of the State government," he said. Sabha, the Centre had cate- mentioned ‘a capital for the YSR death... CMD Srikant Nagulapalli, who At the behest of Srikant, the JMD gorically said it was the State State of Andhra Pradesh’ and Continued from page 1 released a special report on reduction of APTransco who took the initiative government’s prerogative to not ‘capitals’ TODAY Farmers block roads over... of losses, said that the utilities took seri- on SAP, has made a powerpoint pre- choose a state capital and it She pointed to Section 13 Continued from page 1 at 56 places in the state and cas- She mentioned that AP ous measures to reduce Technical and sentation on best practices/cost-effec- will not interfere in the issue. of ‘The General Clauses Act, ALMANAC tigated the "shameful" act of the Chief Minister YS Jagan Commercial (AT&C) losses. The tive measures of HRD wing has Following a controversy in 1897’ that makes it clear that Month & Paksham: The two-hour-long agitation in Khattar government. Mohan Reddy is likely losses reduced to 10.95 percent in informed the Energy Secretary that as February when the Centre in all Central Acts and regu- Shravana & Shukla Paksha Punjab that started at 12 noon Meanwhile, Punjab Congress reshuffle the cabinet; so, 2019-20 from 13.79 percent in 2018- part of best practices, the APTransco released a map of India (after lations, words in the singular also caused inconvenience to chief Navjot Singh Sidhu also if any minister or MLA 19. is effectively implementing online file- the abrogation of Article 370), shall include the plural and Panchangam commuters, who got stuck in condemned the Haryana police attends the function, it "All these measures will help save clearing system and disposing files as which did not show a capital vice versa unless there is any- Tithi : Ashtami 25:59 traffic snarls at several places. action on farmers in Karnal. might put them in an public money in power sector. The early as possible aiming at clearing the for Andhra Pradesh, Minister thing repugnant in the subject Nakshatram : Krittika 06:39 The protest caused disrup- "Deplorable assault on the embarrassing position. State has now become the best exam- files within 24 hours. of State for Home Nityanand or context. tion of vehicular traffic at many protesting Farmers is an attack According to sources, Time to Avoid : Time to Avoid (Bad places and affected routes along on Fundamental Rights of every even Jagan has not been time to start any important work) the Jalandhar-Pathankot high- Indian...earned after innumer- invited to the function. Rahukalam : 7:38 am - 9:10 am way, Ludhiana-Chandigarh able sacrifices during the free- So, when the function is highway, Amritsar-Ganganagar dom struggle, It impinges and purely apolitical, why India shines in Paralympics with 3 medals Yamagandam : 10:43 am - 12:16 pm highway and Ferozepur-Zira impedes on the spirit of the should YSR Congress Varjyam : 12:42 am - 2:30 am road. Constitution and Breaks the leaders feel embarrassed Continued from page 1 intriguing contest. Kisan Sangharsh Mazdoor Backbone of India's democra- to attend the death Earlier in the morning, the Gulika : 1:49 pm - 3:22 pm Committee general secretary cy!!" he said in a tweet and also anniversary function, a Vinod injured his legs while Prez greets Bhavinaben Motivation for Indian duo stormed past Good Time : (to start any important work) Sarwan Singh Pandher strong- shared a video of "use of force" senior politician sought training after joining the BSF, Continued from page 1 Thailand's Anon Aungaphinan ly condemned the lathicharge by police on farmers in to know. falling off a cliff in Leh that left youngsters: PM Modi and Praphaporn Homjanthuek Amritakalam : Nil The 34-year-old Patel's on farmers by the Haryana Haryana. However, Vijayamma is him bed-ridden for close to a impressive run at the Games Continued from page 1 147-141. Indian challenge also 11:51 am - 12:41 pm police. Punjab Chief Minister inviting close associates decade during which he lost ended in the women's com- Abhijit Muhurtham : ended with a fighting 7-11 5- Patel hails from Sundhiya village in During a protest in Amritsar, Amarinder Singh had of YSR, regardless of their both his parents. Vadnagar, Mehsana in Gujarat and pound open section where the Pandher said Haryana Chief expressed shock on Saturday at party affiliations. She is In archery, the Indian chal- 11 6-11 loss to Zhou, a two- lone challenger Jyoti lost to time gold medallist, in the Modi told her that he's been to VIJAYAWADA Minister Manohar Lal Khattar the "brazen brutality" of the directly inviting some lenge ended in the compound Sundhiya often and enquired if her Kerrie-Louise Leonard of Ireland women's singles summit clash WEATHER should resign on moral grounds Haryana police and had senior leaders over mixed pair open section after family is still there. Bhavina told him 141-137 in the first round. Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms as he has no right to continue slammed Khattar for "unleash- phone. the duo of Rakesh Kumar and which lasted 19 minutes. that her parents are still there. The medal rush is expected to Temp: 32/26 on the post after the police ing such a vicious assault on the The venue of thes func- Jyoti Baliyan made a quarterfi- continue on Monday with star Humidity: 77% action on farmers. peacefully protesting farmers", tion has been shifted nal exit. The sixth seeded duo javelin thrower Devendra Sunrise: 6:01 am The Bharatiya Kisan Union many of whom were injured in from Shilpa Kala Vedika suffered a poor start mis-firing proved to be decisive as they lost Oznur Cure and Bulent Jhajharia, gunning for his third Sunset: 06:31 pm (Ekta Ugrahan) staged protests the lathicharge. to HICC Novotel. in the 6-ring in the first end that to their Turkish opponents Korkmaz by 151-153 in an gold, leading the charge. Current Weather Conditions Updated AUGUST 29, 2021 5:00 PM Cine stars celebrate India's ‘amazing' hat-trick at 2020 Paralympics CHICKEN RATES `/KG PNS n at the Paralympics, Nishad #BhavinaPatel. It amazes me to Twitter. After Patel's silver vic- and #Bronze for #VinodKumar Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in height of 2.06m. India got its third Kumar clinched a silver medal see your talent and perseverance. tory was followed by medals for in Discus #ParaAthletics the women's singles table tennis medal when BSF man Vinod Dressed/With Skin `257 Film personalities including in the men's high jump T47 #Paralympics #Tokyo2020," he Nishad Kumar and Vinod #TokyoParalympics class 4 final in Tokyo. Kumar, whose father fought in the Without Skin `277 Taapsee Pannu, Anil Kapoor event with an Asian record wrote. Kumar at the Paralympics, actor #Paralympics #TeamIndia," Rao took to Instagram and 1971 Indo-Pak war, produced a Broiler at Farm `143 and Sai Dharam Tej on Sunday effort. "It's a silver! And that too a Sai Dharam Tej said India is on wrote actor Randeep Hooda wrote, "India... India! best throw of 19.91m to finish congratulated victorious Discus thrower Vinod Kumar maiden one in TT! an "absolute medal spree today". on the microblogging site. Congratulations Bhavina Patel." third behind Piotr Kosewicz Paralympians Bhavina Patel, bagged a bronze medal in the Congratulations Bhavinaben!" "Congratulations Abhishek Bachchan said Actors , Pooja (20.02m) of Poland and Velimir EGG Nishad Kumar and Vinod men's F52 event with an Asian tweeted Pannu. #NishadKumar on your silver Patel's win has brought glory to Bhatt, Sara Ali Khan and Ishaan Sandor (19.98m) of Croatia. RATES `/100 Kumar, who scored two silver record as well. On Nishad Kumar's win, she and #VinodKumar on winning the nation "once again." Khatter also shared the news on Deepa Malik, who is the cur- medals and one bronze medal, took to wrote, "One more for the day !!!! Bronze. You're all full of Grit and "Take a bow, Bhavina Patel, for their social media handles. rent president of Paralympic VIJAYAWADA 416 respectively, at the ongoing Twitter and said he marvels at Silver it is ! Nishad Kumar ki Determination. We're all Proud winning silver with a stellar per- Nishad Kumar cleared 2.06m Committee of India (PCI), was HYDERABAD 398 Tokyo Paralympics. Patel's "talent and persever- oonchi chalaang (long jump)." of you. #TokyoParalympics," he formance at #TokyoParalympics to win the silver and set an the first Indian woman to win a While table tennis player ance". Veteran actor Anil Kapoor tweeted. 2021!" he added. Patel signed off Asian record. American Dallas medal in the Paralympic Games VISAKHAPATNAM 410 Patel became only the second "Thank you for making his- congratulated Nishad Kumar "Amazing #silvermedal in with a historic silver following a Wise was also awarded a silver as when she had claimed a silver in RETAIL PRICE `4.16 (IN VIJAYAWADA) Indian woman to win a medal tory with your medal, on "the incredible win" on high jump for #NishadKumar 0-3 loss to world number one he and Kumar cleared the same shotput at Rio five years back.

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Guv extends Janmashtami TDP tarnishing brand Amaravati JAC up in arms against Botsa greetings PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA The Amaravati Joint Action Committee (JAC) Mantena sees Rs 4,000 cr image of Vizag: MLA leaders and the farmers have alleged that Minister Governor of Andhra Pradesh Botsa Satyanarayana was spreading false propagan- Biswabhusan Harichandan da against capital Amravati to safeguard his minis- has extended warm greetings PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM while Visakhapatnam was terial post. On Sunday, the JAC leaders and farm- rice racket, seeks probe and best wishes to the people readily available with all ers staged a protest against the comments made by PNS n VIJAYAWADA The mafia gangs were bringing rice of Andhra Pradesh on the Referring to the ‘Uttharandhra resources and facilities. If the minister and squatted on the seed access road from Telangana and other states in occasion of Sri Krishna Rakshana Vedika’, Anakapalle Visakhapatnam was the capi- in Rayapudi village. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLC the night time to cover up their Janmashtami (30.08.2021). MLA Gudivada Amarnath has tal, the North Andhra region They further said that if the minister speaks as he Mantena Satyanarayana Raju on scams. As expected, Minister In a message, Governor said that the TDP is again try- would have developed to a wishes on Amaravati capital issue they would not Sunday demanded that Chief Kodali Nani had not been Harichandan said “The festi- ing to bluff the people of north great extent. Instead of sup- keep silent anymore and warned to lay siege to the Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy responding on this fraud ever val of Janmashtami reminds coastal districts. The TDP has porting the three-capital pro- minister’s house. The farmers and the JAC leaders order a probe into the irregular- since it came to surface. The rul- us of the eternal message of no moral right to hold such a posal, to balance the develop- said they are not willing to talk to the minister and ities committed by food ing party leaders were com- Lord Sri Krishna through debate as they have opposed ment in all three regions, would discuss the capital issue with Chief Minister grain and rice mafia if mitting these rice irreg- Bhagavad Gita, affirming the Visakhapatnam as Executive Chandrababu has always been YS Jaganmohan Reddy himself. his party leaders were ularities in the name of foundation for building a Capital of the state. creating hurdles. However, the They said that the CM should not believe in Botsa not involved in these levy through the harmonious society.” Addressing a press confer- The TDP has no State government is very keen who does not have any idea and awareness of illegal activities in the Rythu Bharosa The Governor wished that ence here on Sunday, the MLA to develop Visakhapatnam as Amaravati else it will be too late to correct the dam- State. Kendras (RBKs). the auspicious occasion said that the TDP leaders had interest in developing an Executive Capital, age. They demanded that the CM try to resolve the Satyanarayana Raju Raju termed it would be a harbinger of sternly opposed Visakhapatnam Amarnath said. Amaravati capital issue on priority basis through said that paddy was unfortunate that peace, progress and prosper- Visakhapatnam as Executive Talking on Visakhapatnam talks. The JAC leaders and the farmers warned being procured at cheap Minister Kodali Nani ity and further strengthen the Capital and were creating hur- and the region, Steel Point issue, the MLA Minister Botsa against passing baseless comments rates from the farmers had gone missing for the bonds of brotherhood, amity dles for developmental activi- wondered why Chandrababu on Amaravati else he will not be allowed to visit and the same was being sold past 20 days without giving and harmony among the peo- ties in the region. The party is but looted the place Naidu had not opposed the Amaravati. in black market under the cover of any clarifications on the rice scam. ple of the State. also trying to damage the for personal and decision to privatise Earlier on Saturday, Minister Botsa Satyanarayana millers. Over Rs 4,000 crore rice CM Jaganmohan Reddy was The Governor appealed to brand image of Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam Steel Plant said that TDP has been against the idea of making scam had taken place under the known for his scams and he the people to celebrate the on various counts and the political gains (VSP). In fact, the proposal was Visakhapatnam as an Executive Capital and stalled nose of Minister Kodali Sri should reveal what his share was festival duly adhering to leaders are shamelessly trying floated by the Centre in 2014. the development by approaching the courts and said Venkateswara Rao (Nani). in the Rs 4,000 crore rice fraud. Covid-appropriate behaviour to hold debates, Amarnath now shedding crocodile tears However, Chief Minister Y S that TDP’s ‘Uttarandhra Rakshana Charcha Vedika’ In a statement here, the TDP There was a clear difference of wearing masks, maintain- pointed out. to gain sympathy from people. Jaganmohan Reddy had writ- was only to bluff. The Minister stated that TDP lead- MLC deplored that the ruling between the quality of paddy pro- ing social distance and regu- The TDP has no interest in Chandrababu Naidu, a ten to the Prime Minister sug- ers were trying to appease people by setting up a tem- YSRCP mafia had now set its cured from the farmers and the lar handwashing with sanitis- developing Visakhapatnam betrayer of Visakhapatnam gesting alternatives to contin- porary forum, but people are not ready to fall for their sights on the rice meant for poor paddy supplied to the government er. He said all eligible persons and the region, but had loot- and North Andhra region, ue it in the public sector and cheap tricks. He stated that the TDP members are people. They were badly exploit- by the mills. If this was probed, the should get vaccinated without ed the place for personal and should tell on what basis he was strongly fighting against unable to accept Visakhapatnam as capital since it ing the BPT farmers. The rice truth and facts of the scam would any delay. political gains all along and are chose Amaravati as capital the Centre’s decision. was the most neglected region during TDP rule. scam stood exposed in the public. get exposed. 4 more arrested in Sports Excellence Awards given away Huge response to Rahul murder case PNS n VIJAYAWADA human chain by To mark the National Sports PNS n VIJAYAWADA sensational murder of busi- Day, School of Sports nessman Rahul were arrested Excellence Awards were dis- VSP workers Four more persons accused by the police till date. The tributed at a function held at in the murder of businessman police have formed teams the ZP Girls’ High School at PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM against the Centre would con- Karanam Rahul were arrest- and are in search of the Patamatalanka in Vijayawada tinue with the same spirit in ed by the police on Sunday, remaining accused in the on Sunday. Vijayawada An overwhelming response the future until the decision said the Vijayawada Police murder case. The police have Division Deputy Educational was received for the 10-km against the plant's strategic sale Commissioner B Srinivasulu. taken all the 11 accused into Officer (DyEO) L human chain organised by is withdrawn. Earlier on Friday, seven police remand for investiga- Chandrakala distributed the the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Committee chairman D accused were arrested in the tion, said the Police awards to the best schools in (VSP) against proposal for Adinarayana warned that murder case by the police and Commissioner Srinivasulu. Krishna district which excelled privatisation of the plant. protests would be intensified were sent to judicial cus- Earlier on Friday, the in sports. Workers from all industries in various forms in the com- tody. police arrested seven per- In the outstanding sports and those in the unorganised ing days in Visakhapatnam. The four accused arrested sons in the murder of busi- performance category, SKPVV sector and political activists There is a plan to conduct agi- in the murder cases were nessman Karanam Rahul on Hindu High School, participated in the human tations at various places in the identified as Shanagala August 19. Financial differ- Vijayawada-1 got first place in chain from Aganampudi to State and in Delhi. Srinath (Seetaiah), Deshetty ences among the business Krishna district while ZP High that secured second, third, must also give encouragement resentatives felicitated head- Akkireddipalem (BHEL The plant is a national asset Babu Rao, Mullapudi Raja partners led to the murder of School, Vuyyuru, ZP High fourth and fifth places. to participate in sports and masters and physical educa- Junction). The Visakha Ukku and property of people. The Babu (Babu) and Karanam Rahul who was strangled School, Nuzividu, ZP Boys’ On the occasion, DYEO games, she added. tion teachers. Parirakshana Porata BJP government would face Ramesh. with the mobile charger wire High School, Kondapalli, ZP Chandrakala said that stu- She further informed that District Common Committee led the protest. severe consequences if it goes Apart from these arrests, by the culprits sitting on the Boys’ High School, Nuzividu dents must practise sports and the State government was giv- Examination Board Secretary During the two-hour long ahead with the privatisation prime accused Korada Vijaya back seat of his car. bagged the next four places. games and give equal impor- ing awards for outstanding Lalith Mohan, Education programme, the traffic was plan, the leaders warned the Kumar’s Korada Chit Fund A case with crime number DYEO Chandrakala handed tance to education. Every stu- performance in sports disci- department Assistant Director affected at various places. The government. and Koganti Satyanarayana’s 555/2021 under Sections 302, over Rs 10,000 cash award to dent should have an aim of get- plines for the first time. She MA Azad, School Games police diverted traffic on var- They urged the Lok Sabha office on the premises of 323, 201, 212, 120 (B) read SKPVV Hindu High School of ting an international medal in praised school managements, Federation Secretary A iousroutes. members from Andhra Durgakalamandir were with 34 IPC was registered Vijayawada-1 and Rs 8,000, Rs sports, she said. Government teachers and students on this Lakshmi Kumari, KV Radha Speaking on the occasion, Pradesh to fight in the sealed by the police. against the complaint given 6,000, Rs 4,000 and Rs 2,000 schools head-masters, physical occasion. Later, guests and Krishna and Ratnam were convenor of the Commmittee Parliament against the VSP A total of 11 accused in the by Rahul’s father. respectively to the schools education teachers and parents School Games Federation rep- present. J Ayodhyaram said that the stir strategic sale. Police resort to laticharge to Jagananna Chedodu, a boon to BCs 1,187 appear PNS n VIJAYAWADA retariats without any worries for AUEET and hand over the relevant PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM disperse TDP, JSP activists Aiming to raise the living stan- documents to the village sec- dards of Nayee Brahmins, retariat staff and volunteers. As many as 2,187 candidates PNS n ELURU damaged main road. The vil- ing peacefully, the police resort- Rajakas and Drjees (Tailors), The responsibility of stitch- have attended the Andhra lagers complained that the road ed to lathi charge and dis- who depend on traditional ing uniforms under Jagananna University Engineering The police resorted to lathi was full of potholes and beyond persed the activists. Moreover caste occupations among the Vidya Kanuka was also given to Entrance Test (AUEET-2021) charge to disperse the agitating use by motorists. The bad state the police arrested 10 activists backward classes, Chief the tailors to sew three pairs of for admissions into 6-Year Telugu Desam and Janasena of the main road is leading to and whisked them away to the Minister YS Jaganmohan uniforms. With this, the tailors B.Tech.+M.Tech. Dual Degree party activists at road accidents. police station. Reddy has been providing got benefited financially. programmes in engineering. Adavinekkalam village in Demanding the officials to The police told the media financial assistance of Rs Beneficiaries are appreciat- The AUEET was conducted at Nidamarru mandal on Sunday take steps to repair and recon- that the activists disregarded the 10,000 per annum to the ing the government for work- eight centres in three cities and arrested 10 activists. struct the road, the TDP and Covid-19 norms and assembled respective communities ing towards the goal of bene- including Visakhapatnam, Large number of TDP and Janasena activists stage a at one place. However, the vil- through the Jagananna fiting every single beneficiary Rajahmundry and Vijayawada Janasena party activists organ- demonstration raising slogans lagers alleged that when they Chedodu scheme. With the who deserves it, instead of on Sunday. A total 2,512 can- ised a protest demonstration at against the indifference of the were agitating peacefully the intention to provide assistance evading money. It is no exag- didates applied for the test, the village in the evening officials and government. police resorted to lathi charge for procuring the tools need- geration to say that happiness however, 87.06 percent of can- demanding to construct the When the activists were protest- without any warning. ed for the profession and is seen in the eyes of everyone, didates only attended for the investment, Jagananna is work- on their sweat. An amount of the Chief Minister, the govern- in families, in the lives of examination. ing for the betterment of the Rs 247.04 crore was credited to ment is preparing an action everyone in the State, regard- The university conducted respective communities by the accounts of 2,47,040 ben- plan to provide financial assis- less of caste, creed, region or the test by following the providing timely financial eficiaries in the first install- tance to the beneficiaries under sect, with the welfare benefits Covid-19 guidelines across assistance through the ment. the second tranche of the provided by the government. the State. Chedodu scheme, reiterating Of this, a total of Rs Jagananna Chedodu scheme in Beneficiaries are praising Registrar, Andhra his policy that BCs are back- 82,34,70,000 was provided at October this year. Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan University Prof. V Krishna bone classes not Backward the rate of Rs 10,000 to 82,347 The selection of eligible ben- Reddy, who is working for the Mohan, Director of Classes. Rajakas, Rs. 38,76,70,000 to eficiaries for the Jagananna welfare of the Backward Admissions Prof. D A Naidu A press release issued by the 38,767 Nayee Brahmins and Rs Chedodu scheme is done by Classes, for playing the role of and Associate Director Dr. C I&PR Department said Chief 125,92,60,000 to 1,25,926 tai- the government in a transpar- a risk-taker by standing up for V Naidu supervised the exam- Minister YS Jaganmohan lors. The bankers were advised ent manner. It then displays the the respective communities inations. Speaking on the occa- Reddy introduced the not to consider the amount for lists of eligible beneficiaries in through Jagananna Chedodu, sion, the Registrar, Andhra Jagananna Chedodu scheme their past debts and credited the village and ward secretari- without any hindrance to their University, said that the for those who have been serv- the amount in to unencum- ats. If the scheme does not daily lives, when they were not AUEET results would be post- ing the people around them for bered bank Accounts. reach the deserved or eligible, able to open their shops due to ed on the University website centuries, purely depending As per the latest directives of they can go to village/ward sec- Covid 19 hard . on September 1. Office-bearers of Viswa Now, health kiosks & robotic spa at Vizag Railway Station PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM as 30 tests are being conduct- masks before they board trains Brahmin body elected ed at a nominal cost to the pas- for their journeys. The kiosk PNS n VIJAYAWADA The newly-elected Visvabrahmin The Waltair Railway Division sengers. The health kiosk setup ensures that passengers’ travel Sangham president Ch has developed new facilities under non-fare revenue initia- safely and this facility is also Viswa Brahmin Sangham State Ramaswamy said that he would and passenger amenities at the tive. A mobile health kiosk - from an end of non-fare rev- new executive body meeting work as a soldier for the uplift of Visakhapatnam Railway health on wheels has also been enue, Senior Divisional elected the new panel members the people of the Sangham. He Station. The division has devel- part of the new initiative which Commercial Manager, A K here on Sunday. The chief guest expressed anguish that Viswa oped the station with a health will be available on demand at Tripathi. of the programme was Viswa Brahmin people were economi- kiosk, robotic spa, pandemic the platform. Another air-conditioned Brahmin Vorporation Chairman cally and socially oppressed and preventive gear and air-condi- In another non-fare revenue relaxing lounge on the line of Toleti Srikanth. would strive to restore their past tioned relaxing lounges in the initiative, the division also set airports has also been arranged Speaking on the occasion, glory. The newly-elected mem- State. There are eight plat- up a robotic spa on platform on the Platform No. 8, under Srikanth said that Chief Minister bers of Viswa Brahmin Sangham forms in the station and they number one. The waiting pas- non-fare revenue and it is for YS Jaganmohan Reddy had set up took the oath. Sangham general are being maintained with the sengers can avail massage and the first time in Indian a corporation for the development secretary G Srinivas Rao, treasur- standard sanitation and clean- also fish pedicure in the spa on Railways, the Senior DCM of Viswa Brahmins in the State. er P Chandrasekhar, legal com- liness works in and around the nominal charges only. claimed. The lounge capacity is He said that with the advice of the mittee chairman Ch Ramesh, station. The division provided 50 seats and the entry fee for Viswa Brahmin Sangham mem- working committee chairman B During the Covid-19 pan- Pandemic Preventive Gear the bonafide passengers is bers at the district, mandal, village Umamaheswara Rao, Women’s demic, the division has provid- vending kiosks at platform Rs.50 per two hours. A water and field level the office-bearers wing president K Srivani and 13 ed health kiosks at the railway number eight to enable passen- bottle or a cup of tea/coffee would work for the development district members were elected on station where passengers can gers to get PPE kits, disposable would be offered to them, of the community in the State. the occasion. get health checkups. As many linen, hand sanitizers and Tripathi said. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 30, 2021 vijayawada 04 TDP MLAs urge KCR not to Stealing of infant ends on a happy note, accused arrested obstruct Veligonda project CM Jagan PNS n ONGOLE The stealing of a four-days-old PNS n ONGOLE explain whether Kalwakurthy congratulates infant girl from the govern- and Nettempadu projects also had ment hospital in Markapuram The TDP MLAs from Prakasam no Central approvals. That should ended in a happy note as the district on Sunday urged be the case if Veligonda was to be medallists police unravelled the case by Telangana Chief Minister K. considered an unapproved pro- PNS n VIJAYAWADA arresting the accused. Chandrasekhara Rao to with- ject. The TDP MLAs termed it as Superintendent of police draw his Government's com- unfortunate that the Telangana Andhra Pradesh Chief Malika Garg told the media plaint made to the Central Government was not honouring Minister YS Jaganmohan that a woman Komali gave Government with regard to the the provisions of the 2014 Reddy has congratulated the birth to a baby girl in the gov- the crime before the police. DSP M Kishore and CI B T approvals and permissions given Reorganisation Act. The AP peo- three medallists in the Tokyo ernment hospital in The accused woman told the Naik conducted checking of to the Veligonda irrigation project. ple were facing problems only para Olympics 2020 who Markapuram five days ago. A police that she reached a deal hospitals. They found the The Telugu Desam Party ing to project the interests of the damage Veligonda and thereby because the YSRCP Government made the nation proud. veil clad woman stole the with accused 2 Halima Begum infant in the Madhu Children MLAs strongly objected to project. the interests of the Prakasam had become incompetent and He congratulated paddler infant on Saturday and the and accused 3 Rahamatunni hospital, arrested . the accused Telangana letter to the Krishna The TDP MLAs, Gottipati district farmers. This was in the inefficient at every level. This sit- Bhavina Patel and high infant was found in the Madhu Shah Begum to sell the infant Rahena. River Management Board Ravi Kumar, Yeluri Sambasiva list of very backward districts in uation would have been avoided jumper Nishad Kumar who Children hospital located in baby girl for Rs.50,000. The The SP appreciated (KRMB) on August 23, 2021, say- Rao and Dola Balaveeranjaneya the entire country. Prakasam was if the AP Government woke up won Silver Medals in the Kambham road on Sunday by two accused would also be Markapuram DSP M Kishore, ing that Veligonda was being Swamy, reminded Telangana one of the badly hit drought last month itself and got summit clash and Vinod the police. The infant was arrested, the SP said. CI BT Naik and rural SIs G illegally constructed without Chief Minister of the fact that prone districts in the united AP Veligonda included in the Central Kumar for winning Bronze in handed over to the mother on After the incident, the SP Kodaiah, K Nagamalleswara approvals. Once again, another Veligonda was included along State also. Over 3 Lakh acres Gazette. Discus Throw. Sunday. alerted all the CIs and SIs of all Rao and Y Nagaraju for resolv- letter was written to the Centre with Kalwakurty and Nettempadu turned into desert and farmers The TDP MLAs further clari- The brave deeds of the The SP said that the accused police stations and also at ing the case within hours and today. in the list of 6 approved projects became coolies because of debts. fied that way back in 1996 itself, Medalists are historic and Dudekula Rehana, who was in boarder areas. After examining reuniting the mother and In a letter sent to Mr. in the 2014 AP Reorganisation Veligonda was the only solution foundation stone was laid for highly motivational moments burka covering her face while the CCTV footage and other infant baby girl and announced Chandrasekhara Rao here, the Act. It was a fact that through the for Prakasam district woes. Veligonda. tHE works also start- for the nation, he said. stealing the infant, confessed clues, the police team led by reward. TDP MLAs asserted that non-list- Reorganisation Act, the Centre Condemning the TRS ed in 2005. When the land of the ing of Veligonda in the recent itself had given approval to Government's stand, the TDP Telugus was divided in 2014, Central Gazette notification was Veligonda along with Telangana MLAs told KCR that his regime's Veligonda was included in the list only because of the inefficiency of projects of Kalswakurty and letter to the Centre today made it of six approved projects in the the AP Government. It didn't Nettempadu. It was not correct to clear that his Government was Reorganisation Act. Those six Bangladesh national reaches home after mean that the project had no per- complain against Veligonda now. obstructing Veligonda project. projects were Nettempadu and missions in reality. The Telangana The TDP MLAs said that it was This had created a wide concern Kalwakurthy in Telangana and Government should not jump to not befitting the status of a Chief among the Prakasam district Telugu Ganda, Galeru Nagari, any needless conclusions simply Minister to use the failures of the farmers and people. The Handri Neeva and Veligonda in languishing in Ravulapalem for 7 years because the AP regime was fail- AP Government as a pretext to Telangana Government should Andhra Pradesh. PNS n

The vigorous efforts of district police officials yielded results Govt schools woo kids with new facilities as a Bangladesh national, who was arrested for roaming in C PRADEEP KUMAR 4,535 crore. Ravulapalem without passport n VIJAYAWADA The Nadu Nedu is envisaged to revamp toi- in 2014, reached home in his lets with running water, drinking water, motherland on Sunday. With the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc major and minor repairs, electrification for According to in the past one-and-a-half years, most fami- tube lights and fans, furniture, green chalk- Superintendent of police M lies in the State have been driven into a finan- board, painting of the entire school, English Ravindranath Babu the police cial crisis. This has given rise to parents pre- Lab, kitchen and compound wall. found a Bangladesh youth ferring government schools for their wards. A private employee, G Ratna Kishore, who while he was moving suspi- The massive facelift to government-run lost his job due to Covid lockdown and was ciously at the bus station in later return to the Ravulapalem letters to the Indian External Bangladesh High schools and a series of measures taken by the pushed into financial crisis, opted to join his Ravulapalem in 2014. He told police station. However, the Affairs office and Bangladesh Commissioner’s office in Delhi State government for quality education and child in a government school. He said that he the police his name was Bangladesh youth lost mental High Commissioner’s office. In and explained the Ali’s episode improved infrastructure have attracted par- 19 and it reached 43.44 lakh by 2020-21. As visited a government school and was fully sat- Mohammad L Ali and he is a balance and smashed the wind- 2019, on the directions of the to him. ents in a big way. many as 6.23 lakh new students joined the gov- isfied to see the transformation and fully Bangladeshi. screen of a road safety police then SP, the Bangladesh youth The Bangladesh High It may be noted that more than six lakh stu- ernment schools in 13 districts of AP which equipped infrastructure on par with the cor- The police found that he had vehicle which was parked in was produced by a team of Commissioner approved his dents have joined the government schools created a new record in the education sector. porate schools. They said that there is no dona- no passport and VISA and was the police station in 2018. police of EG district before the departure to Bangladesh and across the 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Interestingly, three lakh students out of total tion, fee and extra charges in the government illegally staying in India. The The police registered a case High Commission of People issued orders in this regard. A According to officials of the Education 6.23 lakh migrated to government schools schools and further three pairs of uniform, an Ravulapalem police registered against him and the court sent Republic of Bangladesh in police team led by department, the government schools had reg- from private and corporate schools in 13 dis- Oxford English to Telugu dictionary, one pair a case against him and the him to one year imprison- Delhi. However, the High Ravulapalem ASI P Bujjibabu, istered 43.44 lakh enrolments in the State com- tricts of AP due to revolutionary reforms in of shoes, two pairs of socks, bilingual text- court sentenced him to two ment. He was released from the Commissioner’s office did not Head constable pared to earlier student strength of 37.21 lakh. the State governmentschools and further due books, notebooks, belt and a school bag to a years prison. prison after completing the jail respond. Venkataramana and consta- The income source of many people was hit to Covid-19 financial crisis. student are offered by the government, added Mohammad Ali was freed term on June 14, 2019. Special Branch DSP N ble Chirnajeevi took by Covid-induced lockdowns that were con- Modernisation of 15,715 government Ratna Koshore. from the prison on June 8, Embarrassing the Ravulapalem Ambika Prasad apprised Mohammad Ali and handed tinued for a long time due to continuing pan- schools under the first phase of Nadu Nedu- School Education Commissioner V Chinna 2016 after completing the jail police personnel, he again went Mohammad Ali’s episode to SP over to the Bangladesh officials demic in several waves and also the probabil- Mana Badi at a cost of Rs 3,699 crore has trans- Veerabhadrudu, said that the admissions are term. After being released to the police station after being M Ravindranath Babu who at the Bangladesh border. The ity of the third wave has compelled many par- formed the government schools scenario in still under progress and expressed the hope from Central prison, he went freed from the Rajahmundry took special interest to send district police officials heaved ents to opt for government schools for their the State. Under Nadu-Nedu, government that the new admissions would increase fur- to the Ravulapalem police sta- central prison. him to Bangladesh. The SP a sigh of relief after they children that are now on par with corporate schools would undergo major makeover in ther. He said that the revolutionary change of tion again. The police provid- Then, the district police formed a team led by DSP received information on and private schools in terms of facilities. three phases at an estimated cost of Rs 16,025 schools infrastructure and other facilities were ed him with food and clothes officials made several futile Madhava Reddy on August 3 Sunday Mohammad Ali The officials said that enrolment in all types crore. In the second phase, 16,368 the govern- attracting parents to join their children, he with a humanitarian view. attempts to send him to and the team produced reached home safely in of schools in the State was 37.21 lakh by 2018- ment schools will be renovated at a cost of Rs added. Mr.Ali used to do odd jobs and Bangladesh including writing Mohammad Ali before the Bangladesh. Jeweller stages gold robbery Postal cover released ‘Steps taken for better facilities drama to claim on ace shuttler Sindhu insurance in Social Welfare hostels’ PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n ELURU The minister inspected the hostel and school, if anybody PNS n HYDERABAD facilities in the hostel. He donated two acres of land for A special postal cover on star BC welfare minister Ch inspected the rooms, drinking the purpose. The investigation of the city shuttler PV Sindu was released Srinivas Venugopala Krishna water facility and toilets in the “The government is com- police into the case of a gold on the occasion of National said that the government had hostel. The Minister personal- mitted to provide all facilities trader, who approached cops Sports Day on Sunday. taken all steps to provide all ly tasted the food being served to the welfare hostel student at alleging that his bag that con- The Department of Posts kinds of facilities to the stu- to the students in the hostel. par with facilities at home. I am tained 2 kg gold ornaments has come out with the special dents in the welfare hostels. The minister interacted with visiting the hostel to know per- went missing while travel- cover to motivate the young The minister paid a surprise the students in the welfare hos- sonally how the students spend ling in a bus, revealed that it generation and also to com- inspection to the newly con- tel. the Sunday holiday”, he said. Accreditation cards was the management of the memorate the success of structed hostel of the Mahatma The minister said that the The minister said that there jewellery that enacted the Indian sportspersons at the Jyotiba Phule Gurukula school, government is ready to sanc- were some minor discomforts theft drama to claim insur- Tokyo Olympics 2020. secutive medals at Olympics located at Brodipet in Palakollu tion Rs.30 crore for the con- in the hostel and they would be will be issued to all ance. Sindhu, who bagged a and wished her to secure a on Sunday. struction of a building for the rectified. The minister said According to the com- bronze medal at Tokyo gold medal for the nation in that steps were being taken to plaint, Gulab Malik, 32, a Olympics, is the first individ- future. teach the ideals of Dr.B R worker at Ranuja Jewellers on ual woman athlete from India In her remarks on the occa- Ambedkar and Jyotiba Phule eligible scribes: Min Monday boarded a bus in to win two consecutive medals sion, Sindhu said that this is to the students. Mumbai with 2.2 kg gold at the Olympics. really a proud and honored Later the minister distrib- PNS n ELURU accreditation cards had been ornaments, to be delivered to The 26-year-old, who won moment for her and thanked uted dictionaries to the stu- issued to the eligible journalists a jeweller in city. a silver medal in Rio Postal Department for releas- dents and exhorted them to Minister for Information and in the state. “Issuance of accred- When Malik checked for Olympics, is also the first ing a special cover on her, excel in studies and reach Public Relations Perni itation card is a continued process his luggage after he alighted Indian to become the especially on National Sports their goals. He asked the stu- Venkatramaiah reiterated that and the eligible journalist can from the bus at Ameerpet, the Badminton World Champion. Day. She said she would work dents to inform him by calling the press accreditation cards apply at any time”, the minister bag was reportedly missing. She has also been honoured hard to win more medals for his number if they face any would be issued to all the genuine made it clear. He informed his employer with Arjuna Award, Major the nation. problem in the hostel and journalists. “The journalists were asked Shravan Gehlot and lodged a Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna The special postal covers gave his number to the stu- Talking to the media at to submit the GST details to complaint with police. Award, Padma Shri, and the will be available for sale at dents. Jangareddygudem on Sunday, issue accreditation cards in The Panjagutta Police have Padma Bhushan. Khairatabad Head Post Office Palakollu YSRCP in-charge he said that Chief Minister Y S order to prevent the issuance of verified all the CCTV camera Chief Postmaster General, and also online at K Srinivas, AP Settibalija cor- Jagan Mohan Reddy had brought accreditation cards to those footages as well as in Mumbai. Telangana Postal Circle S https://www.epostoffice.gov.in poration chairman G a new policy to issue accredita- who are claiming as journalists They have also taken few Rajendra Kumar, released the /buy_Gueststamps.aspx The Tummaiah, municipal com- tion cards with an aim to issue the despite not working at any persons into their custody special postal cover in cost of the special cover with missioner N Pramod and cards only to the genuine journal- newspaper or channel. The and inquired them after find- Hyderabad. He congratulated cancellation is Rs 50 and with- Principal P Gopal Krishna ists. working journalists will be allo- ing little quantity of gold. Sindhu for achieving two con- out cancellation is Rs 45. were present. He said that so far over 8000 cated house sites”, he said. Traffic diverted as road gets submerged in floodwater YSR Netanna Nestham scheme gives fillip to handlooms PNS n KAKINADA weaving equipment repaired weavers got money under the GUNTUR: The vehicular traffic on the Sattenapalli road was diverted at with the money. YSR Nethanna Nestham Vennadevi village as the Basavanna stream water overflowing on the The YSR Nethanna Nestham Moreover, the handloom scheme, they started their weav- road. The police diverted the vehicular traffic through Narasaraopet. scheme has given a fillip to the weavers also received money ing activity. Those who want to go towards Piduguralla, were asked to go via handloom sector in East from their society to supply The silk sarees woven at Kondamadugu village. Godavari district as the weavers cloth to the welfare hostels and Uppada in the district earned have begun their activity by gurukula schools. BC Welfare fame at the national level. spending the money given to minister Ch Srinivas JC G Rajakumari said that them under the scheme. Venugopala Krishna and the handloom weavers could As many as 7,817 eligible APCOB chairman Mohan Rao inform their problems by call- handloom weavers were visited the district and learnt ing the 1902 toll free number. extended Rs.52.49 crore under about the problems of hand- Handloom weaver society rep- the YSR Nethanna Nestham loom weavers. resentative P Suribabu said scheme in the district. As the The weaving at Uppada, that clothes worth crores of handloom weavers received Hasnabad, Ramachandra rupees piled up in the society money, they purchased raw Puram, Velangi, Gorripudi and and the government should material and began weaving. Kajuluru came to halt due to the take steps to purchase the Some of the weavers got their Coronavirus crisis. After the cloth. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 30, 2021 nation 05

‘Actor Armaan Kohli held after Suspension of scheduled international Ex-Bengal Congress chief's widow INDIA questioning over recovery of cocaine’ passenger flights extended till Sept 30 Sikha Mitra returns to TMC CORNERhe Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Sunday said it arrested actor Armaan Kohli he suspension of scheduled international passenger flights due to the coronavirus ikha Mitra, the widow of former West Bengal Congress chief Somen Mitra, returned Tin connection with a drugs case after questioning him at its office in south Mumbai Toutbreak has been extended till September 30, aviation regulator DGCA said on Sunday. Sto the ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday. Mitra claimed that though she had for a few hours following the recovery of cocaine at his residence, an official said. An "However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent resigned as a Trinamool Congress MLA in 2014, she had never officially quit the party. NCB team raided Kohli's house on Saturday evening and later took him to the authority on a case-to-case basis," it added. Scheduled international passenger services have "My husband was made the state Congress chief but I had taken a break from active pol- agency's office. He was arrested after few hours of questioning and booked under been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special itics. I was touched by the warmth and simplicity of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the offi- international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May 2020 and who called me up and requested me to be an active TMC worker. I decided that if I join cial said. The announcement of his arrest to the media was under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with active politics again, it has to be under her," she made at 10 AM on Sunday, he said. The actor was selected countries since July 2020. India has told reporters. Responding to a query why she remanded in the custody of the NCB till Monday. Sources formed air-bubble pacts with around 28 countries, had resigned as a TMC MLA seven years ago, on Sunday said a small quantity of cocaine was found at including the US, the UK, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan Mitra said, "Differences crop up at times but Kohli's residence, following which a case was registered and France. Under an air-bubble pact between two those have been resolved. Mamata Banerjee against him and he was arrested. Kohli had featured in the countries, special international flights can be had called me up after my husband's death and -starter "" among other operated by their airlines between their territories. I have always been on cordial terms with her." films and was also one of the contestants of the TV reality The circular issued by the Directorate General of The BJP had nominated Mitra as a party candi- show Bigg Boss. The action against Kohli followed the Civil Aviation (DGCA) also said the suspension does date for the Chowringhee assembly seat in arrest of TV actor Gaurav Dixit by the central anti-drugs not affect the operations of international all-cargo Kolkata in this year's assembly elections but agency here on Friday. services and flights specifically approved by it. she had declined to contest it.

‘Changes in Afghan a challenge for India’ Start-up culture now PNS n UDHAGAMANDALAM The changing power equation in Forces inimical to India trying to create Afghanistan is a challenge for India, prompting a rethink of vibrant in country: Modi strategy and the Quad initiative atmosphere of instability: Rajnath Singh underscored it, Defence Minister PNS n NEW DELHI calling for sports competitions Rajnath Singh said on Sunday. PNS n CHENNAI In this era of globalisation, no by these changes happening at the village level. The Defence Ministry is seri- nation could be left untouched around the world, he said. In Prime Minister Narendra "Let us all countrymen strive ously considering the formation Ever since the nation became such a situation, keeping the Modi said on Sunday that the to further this momentum as of Integrated Battle Groups independent, it has all along nation's security preparedness start-up culture has become much as we can, contributing (IBGs) as quick decision-mak- been the endeavour of forces in proportion to these changes very vibrant in India with whatever we can. Let us trans- ing is a key aspect during war inimical to India to create an or a step ahead of them is the youngsters in even smaller form the mantra of 'Sabka time, he said addressing the atmosphere of instability need. "Ever since our country cities embracing it, and assert- Prayas' (everyone's effort) into Defence Servicee and Staff domestically, Defence Minister became independent it has ed that it is a sign of India's reality," he said. College at nearby Wellington. Rajnath Singh said on Sunday. been the endeavour of enemy bright future. Modi said the Tokyo "The changing equation in Addressing officers at the forces to create an atmosphere In his monthly 'Mann ki Olympics have created a major Afghanistan is a challenge for Defence Services Staff College of instability within the country Baat' radio broadcast, Modi impact, and India's achieve- us...These situations have forced at Wellington near Ooty, he said through one or the other also noted that space sector ments may not be a lot com- our country to rethink its strat- changes in spheres like the mil- means. Taking the history of reforms in the country have pared to some countries but are egy. We are changing our strat- itary power, trade, communica- the last 75 years, it seems that caught the people's imagina- enough to bolster the people's egy and the formation of Quad tion, economy and political we have inherited the chal- tion and expressed confidence also paid glowing tributes to ents are happy to back them. belief. underlines this strategy," he said. equation could be clearly seen. lenges." that a large number of satellites hockey legend Dhyan Chand, This itself is a great tribute "Today, it is not that the Quad (Quadrilateral security in the coming days will be saying he conquered the world to Dhyan Chand, Modi said. youth is just watching sports. dialogue) comprises India, the developed by youngsters from of hockey for the country. Asserting that the young The youth is also looking at US, Japan and Australia. On IBGs, the Minister said age of military and make it more India and Pakistan) succeeds universities, labs and other The National Sports Day is population's mindset has possibilities associated with The Taliban insurgents these groups would not only agile. today, it is because of our sectors. celebrated every year on undergone a sweeping change, sports...They now want to sur- stormed Afghanistan days ago facilitate faster decision-making Without naming Pakistan, strength. The prime minister touched August 29 to mark Dhyan he said it is now keen on "new pass conventional ways and capturing all major cities in a but also increase the number of Singh said "After losing two The cross-border attacks in upon a host of topics, includ- Chand's birthday. destinations and new goals by adopt new disciplines," he said. matter of days, two weeks before integrated fighting units. wars, one of our neighbouring 2016 changed our reactionary ing India's rich spiritual tradi- Noting that India won an taking new paths and having Similarly, young persons are the US was set to complete its A reform initiative, 'Tour of countries has started resorting mindset to a proactive mind- tion and the boost the sporting Olympic medal in men's hock- new aspirations". moving away from family tra- troop withdrawal after a vexa- Duty' was being considered by to proxy war, and terrorism has set, which was declared in culture has received after the ey after over four decades, he The momentum the sport- ditions, expressing the wish to tious two-decade war and the the government and it would be become an integral part of its 2019. It was further strength- performance in the Tokyo said youths are now drawn ing culture has received must launch or join a start-up and Kabul airport attack has left a game changing reform as it state policy." ened by the Balakot air strike," Olympics, in the address and towards sports and their par- be further advanced, he said, are willing to take risks. dozens dead and many injured. would help reduce the average "If the ceasefire (between he added. Muslim dosa seller SC issues fresh SOPs to facilitate resumption Touching cheeks of threatened of physical hearing of some cases from Sept 1 child without sexual PNS n MATHURA PNS n NEW DELHI Secretary General on August party concerned will not be mode (with hybrid option), as Police here have filed an FIR 28, made it clear that the facilitated”. may be decided by the Bench, Girl gangraped intent not offence: HC after some people threatened a The Supreme Court has issued courts would keep hearing The SOP has been issued on considering the number of Muslim dosa seller and van- fresh standard operating pro- miscellaneous cases through the directions of Chief Justice parties in a matter as well as the by 7 minors in dalised his cart because his cedures to accord final hearing virtual mode on Mondays and N V Ramana who took note of limited capacity of the Court PNS n MUMBAI business was named after a of cases in physical mode from Fridays. the recommendations of the rooms; further, any other Jharkhand Hindu deity. A video clip of the September 1, and will employ “Wearing of mask, frequent Judges' Committee set up ear- matter may be heard in phys- Touching cheeks of a child incident circulating on social a hybrid option from Tuesday use of hand sanitiser and lier to consider representa- ical mode on such days, if PNS n RANCHI without sexual intent would media showed the men tearing to Thursday amid strict obser- maintaining physical distanc- tions and requests of bar bod- Bench directs likewise. not attract the offence of sex- down the board which said vance of Covid appropriate ing norms are mandatory for ies that the hearing through “All other matters, including A girl has been allegedly ual assault, the Bombay High ‘Shrinath dosa corner'. One of norms. all entrants into the Supreme physical mode be started keep- those listed on miscellaneous gangraped by seven boys in Court said while granting bail the men was heard saying Hindu The top court has been Court premises, including into ing in mind the financial and days shall continue to be heard Jharkhand's Ranchi district, to a 46-year-old man accused people will mistakenly come to hearing cases through video- the Courtrooms,” the SOP technical difficulties being through video/teleconferenc- police said on Sunday. of sexually abusing an eight- eat his stall. Another man was conferencing since March last said. faced by many lawyers. ing mode,” it said. Four accused have been year-old girl. heard in the purported video year due to the pandemic and The procedures mandated “With a view to gradually The bench, hearing cases arrested and a manhunt has A single bench of Justice asking the dosa seller why he several bar bodies and lawyers that once litigants and the facilitate resumption of phys- through physical mode, may been launched to nab the oth- Sandeep Shinde on August 27 was not using a Muslim name have been demanding that lawyers opt for the hearing ical hearing, the final decide taking break during the ers, an officer said. granted bail to the accused for the stall. The group also physical hearings should through physical mode then hearing/regular matters listed hearings for a period of about The incident took place on Mohammad Ahmed Ulla chanted a slogan calling "Krishna resume immediately. “hearing through video/tele- on non-miscellaneous days 15 minutes, so that the court- August 26 when one of the arrested on July 2020 by the devotees" to "purify" Mathura. The SOP, issued by the conferencing mode to the may be heard in the physical room may be sanitized, it said. accused, who was an Rabodi police in the neigh- acquaintance of the survivor, bouring Thane district. took her out for a ride on his "In my view, touching the motorcycle and went to an cheeks without a sexual intent isolated place in Mandar would not attract the offence Transgenders get separate police station area where six of 'sexual assault', as defined MP: Muslim man forced of his friends were waiting, under Section 7 of the his shirt, and was about to officer-in-charge Rana Singh Protection of Children from open his pant. A woman, who toilets at Delhi Metro stations said. Sexual Offences Act," the high had seen the accused taking to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram', On seeing the other boys, court said. the girl to his shop, went to the PNS n NEW DELHI the DMRC said in a statement. the girl attempted to flee but "Primary evaluation of the spot after growing suspicious. To guide transgenders to these was overpowered and gan- material on record does not An FIR was registered and In a bid to enhance accessibili- toilets, bilingual signages (English graped, the officer said. suggest that the applicant Ulla was arrested. He is cops arrest two men ty for passengers belonging to and Hindi both), along with The girl's acquaintance allegedly touched the cheeks of presently lodged at the Taloja the transgender community, the symbols for both categories -- then dropped her back home, the victim with a sexual prison in Navi Mumbai. He PNS n BHOPAL/UJJAIN However, Rasheed was DMRC has allowed them access 'Persons with Disability' and following which she intent," it added. was booked under various forced to leave the village and to separate toilet facilities at its 'Transgenders' -- have been informed her family mem- Justice Shinde, however, sections of the Indian Penal A Muslim scrap dealer was also threatened against doing metro stations, which were hith- installed adjacent to these toilets. bers about the incident, who clarified in the order that the Code and the Protection of allegedly threatened and forced his scrap business in the area. erto meant only for persons with The DMRC later tweeted about then lodged a police com- observations made by him Children from Sexual to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' by two When he left the village, two disability, officials said on this move, and shared pictures of plaint the next day, he said. should be construed as the Offences Act (PPCSOA). men at a village in Madhya men intercepted him at Pipliya Sunday. "In its efforts to provide safe a toilet facility with signages for All the accused persons are opinion only for bail in this Ulla in his bail plea said he Pradesh's Ujjain district, fol- Dhuma, manhandled him and Besides, any transgender who space and prevent gender dis- both the categories of commuters. from Mandar area and four of matter and the same shall not was falsely implicated in the lowing which the police have forced him to chant 'Jai Shri wishes to use gender-based toi- crimination against transgen- "DMRC has made the provi- them have been arrested on in any way influence the trials case by his rivals in business. arrested the accused duo, an Ram'. The man somehow got let as per self-identified gender ders, Delhi Metro on a priority sion of allowing them (transgen- Saturday and forwarded to a in other matters. He claimed that he had no official said on Sunday. out from there after giving in can also continue to do so, they basis has designated its existing ders) access to separate toilets, juvenile home after being According to the prosecu- criminal antecedents and was The incident occurred on to their demand, he said. say. At present, Delhi Metro has toilets meant only for which were meant for booked under sections of the tion, Ulla allegedly called the running the meat shop and Saturday and two purported Jharda police station in- 347 such separate toilets across 'Divyangjans' so far, to be acces- 'Divyangjans'," Delhi Metro Indian Penal Code and girl inside his meat shop where living in that area for since videos of it have gone viral on charge Vikram Singh Ivne said its stations, a senior official said. sible for the transgenders too," tweeted. POCSO Act, the officer said. he touched her cheek, opened long. social media. that an offence was registered Talking to reporters, R K against the two accused, iden- Rai, Sub Divisional Officer of tified as Kamal Singh (22) Police (SDOP), Mahidpur, and Ishwar Singh (27), for said, "The incident happened disturbing communal harmo- Delhi riots: Probe standard ‘very poor' in many cases, says court on Saturday when scrap deal- ny, and they were arrested. er Abdul Rasheed, a resident of The duo was booked under PNS n NEW DELHI very poor,” the Additional about the nature of injuries,” he notice of the observations taken Mahidpur town who has been IPC sections 153-A (promot- Sessions Judge (ASJ) said, noted in an order dated August by him and take immediate doing this business here for a ing enmity between different A court here has said that the adding that in a majority of cases 28. remedial action required in the long time, went to Sikli village groups on grounds of religion), standard of investigation in a investigating officers (IOs) have Besides this, the judge said matters. under Jharda police station 505 (2) (public mischief), 323 large number of 2020 northeast not been appearing in court. that IOs of the riot case have not “They are free to seek the area to collect some scrap in his (voluntarily causing hurt), riots cases is “very poor” and Furthermore, ASJ Yadav said been briefing the prosecutors for assistance of experts in this mini truck." among others. sought the intervention of the the police hardly bother about arguments on charges and are regard, failing which there is a Delhi Police Commissioner. taking the investigation to a log- merely e-mailing pdf of the likelihood of injustice being Additional Sessions Judge ical end after filing half-baked charge sheet to them on the caused to the persons involved Vinod Yadav made the observa- charge sheets, due to which the morning of the hearing. in these cases,” Vinod Yadav tions while framing charges accused, who have been named He also directed the copy of added. against one Ashraf Ali for in multiple cases, continue to the order in this matter to be Communal clashes had bro- allegedly attacking police per- languish in jails. sent to the Commissioner of ken out in northeast Delhi in sonnel with acid, glass bottles “This case is a glaring exam- Delhi Police “for his reference February 2020, after violence and bricks during the commu- ple, wherein victims are police and directing the taking of between those supporting and nal violence on February 25, personnel itself, yet the IO did remedial steps”. opposing the Citizenship 2020. not bother to collect the sample The sessions judge further (Amendment) Act spiralled out “It is painful to note that in a of acid and to have its chemical said that it is high time that the of control leaving at least 53 large number of cases of riots, analysis. The IO has further not DCP of North-East District people dead and over 700 the standard of investigation is bothered to collect the opinion and other higher officers take injured. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 30, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Nepal’s common Happy holidays The Government comes up with mass publicity campaigns, but does it help? minimum programme RISHI GUPTA ndia has just finished celebrating Onam and Raksha Bandhan. The impact on fresh COVID-19 cases will be felt in a week or two. At least in Kerala, the fear is real. With just five members in his Cabinet, including Prime Minister Deuba himself, IThe prospects are real, too, and the Kerala Government has decided to play safe by enforcing night curfew from next week. In areas where the rate of weekly infec- political stability hangs on a thin layer of expectations and hopes tion has crossed seven per cent, there will be lockdown. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has to realise he is swimming against credibility every time he insists that Kerala leads THE NEW GOVERNMENT The newly appointed Prime the nation in controlling the pandemic. For a couple of months since the second wave Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur abated, he attributed the continuing rise in fresh cases to the educated mindset of Deuba, unveiled the Common the people that led to voluntary testing. However, the fact that the cases are running Minimum Programme (CMP) into their thousands every day even now says something else, that infection is not earlier this month. In less than a month in office, Deuba has being reined in possibly because nobody is respecting safety protocols. A positivity launched the CMP as a system- rate of over 18 per cent and a fresh case tally of atic planning model to address 32,000 per day for four consecutive days in Kerala governance, politics, and foreign roughly equals a day’s tally in the UK where the policy issues in the next one and a half years. With 63 seats in the Government has relaxed safety measures. The Lower House of the Parliament, ease in restrictions for two festivals recently result- the Nepali Congress is support- ed in the Kerala cases rising from 20,000 a day. ed by Pushpa Kamala Dahal For all its boasting, the Kerala Government has Prachanda led Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Center), Upendra ordered strict lockdown in micro-containment Yadav led Janta Samajbadi Party zones and mandated police permission for peo- and Madhav Kumar Nepal of ple undertaking journeys. Communist Party of Nepal September will be a testing time in Maharashtra. (UML). On July 13, the Nepali Congress Party President Sher Ganesh Chaturthi is a mass celebration that Bahadur was appointed as the Pahadi elite notion of disre- Lipulekh issue through the willing to ratify it, Maoist involves crores of people. It falls on September 10 which means 10 days before and Prime Minister after the Supreme garding and demeaning it. bilateral diplomatic mecha- Center claims that it is part of after that date can invite a fresh round of COVID-19 infections. In an otherwise crowd- Court verdict on July 12, which Also, under Article 1.4, the nism. Meanwhile, New Delhi the Indo-Pacific strategy and ed city like Mumbai, it is impossible to ensure masking and social distancing during quashed an interim Government CMP calls for the “amendment can not be highly optimistic has a security element. Despite led by KP Sharma Oli. of the constitution with the considering the delicate nature the US Government issuing the festival days. The only option is to ban public gatherings. The Centre has already consent of the political parties.” of the border row in Nepal, clarifications, Prachanda’s bon- directed the Maharashtra Government to impose, and importantly enforce, restrictions. CMP — THE ONLY WAY Notably, Madhesis have been especially when Nepali homie with Beijing overpow- The State Government has so far announced there would not be ‘dahi handi’ cele- CMP is a fourteen-page docu- demanding to amend provi- Congress and its coalition ers Prime Minister Deuba’s brations but is silent about the “Ganesh pandals” and “Ganesh visarjan”. With an eas- ment promising to address vari- sions related to citizenship partners had supported a new willingness. To recall, China ous issues, including COVID-19, and political representation political map of Nepal. had successfully manoeuvred ily transmissible Delta variant around, such events can act as super-spreaders to result governance, economy, health, in the new constitution. The in Sri Lanka on MCC, result- in a heavy spike in infections. The Maharashtra Government must waste no time in education, unemployment, peace Nepali Congress Government UNCERTAINTY OVER MCC ing in the US withdrawing it convincing the people to scale down the festivities and not undertake the “visarjan” and security, and foreign policy. had ignored these demands The Government of Nepal from Sri Lanka due to a “lack processions at all this year. The real test of the nation’s resolve to prevent the third In hindsight, CMP launches a while implementing the con- signed the Millennium of engagement” by the host derisive attack on ex-Prime stitution in October 2015, Challenge Corporations country. Beijing is using a wave will come in October and November. The Dusserah season falls in the first and Minister KP Oli. It criticises Oli’s which resulted in a large-scale (MCC) in September 2017 similar tactic in Nepal. second weeks of October followed by the Prophet’s birthday on Milad un-Nabi. Diwali totalitarian governance and Madhesi Andolan with sever- CONTRARY TO with the United States. Under is in the first week of November, followed by Chhat Puja, Guru Nanak’s birthday and unconstitutional acts like dissolv- al lives lost. The same Nepali the MCC, the US govern- CONCLUSION Guru Teg Bahadur’s martyrdom day. The year end has its mass festivities beginning ing the parliament, irregularities Congress has not only regard- OLI, THE ment will provide a grant To conclude, Prime Minister and corruption in purchasing ed the same Andolan but also worth USD 500 million to Deuba led coalition govern- with the pre-Christmas marketing leading to the new year. Can the Union Government vaccines and medical equipment promises to amend it. COMMON increase the availability of ment is yet to expand its cab- come up with mass publicity campaigns and restrictions much in advance? to fight COVID-19. Meanwhile, MINIMUM electricity, investments, lower- inet due to a lack of consensus the CMP prioritises the fight MENDING TIES WITH NEW cost transportation, infrastruc- among the parties on portfo- PIC against Covid-19 and promises to DELHI PROGRAMME ture development, support lios. With just five members in TALK provide free vaccines to all. The bilateral relations with (CMP) AIMS TO regional security and reduce his cabinet, including Deuba However, considering the tug of India touched the lowest point poverty. However, in the last himself, political stability war among the coalition partners under Prime Minister KP Oli. RESOLVE THE four years, the government hangs on a thin layer of expec- on the distribution of portfolios Tensions had become acute LIMPIYADHURA, remains undecided to ratify in tations and hopes. Lately, the and power-sharing, CMP looks to after KP Oli released a new the parliament. Noteworthy, political decisions of Deuba be the only way to go forward political map showing India’s KALAPANI AND MCC was signed soon after are also reflecting an Oli style with governance. sovereign territorial regions as Nepal signed China’s most of politics in bringing new laws a part of Nepal in the updat- LIPULEKH ISSUE ambitious Belt and Road (BRI) to suit his political needs. COMPULSIONS OF ed map in May 2020. While THROUGH THE Initiative in May 2017, and it Therefore, Nepal may witness COALITION India has maintained that it is was seen as a counter to another phase of looming The Deuba-led Government is ready to resolve Nepal’s border BILATERAL Chinese interests in Nepal. political instability as the exist- supported by the Madhesh based concerns through the existing DIPLOMATIC Chinese anxieties over MCC ing political realities provide a Janta Samjbadi Party. Hence, a Joint Commission, Oli opted were reflected from its media meagre space for an ambitious substantial space and due regard to use it as a tool to posture his MECHANISM reports tagging MCC as a CMP to become a reality. is given to the Madhesi factor in ultra-nationalistic outlook to political interference in host (Rishi Gupta is a Research the CMP. Categorically, the CMP gain political mileage. countries. Assistant at the Vivekananda duly acknowledges and regards Contrary to Oli, the CMP Meanwhile, MCC does International Foundation, the Madhesi Andolan of 2015 aims to resolve the not find a place in the CMP. New Delhi. The views against the popular majoritarian Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Although Nepali Congress is expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE THE DOHA DEBACLE The BJP Government bleeds People come out for shopping on the eve of Janmashtami in Jammu, Sunday AP Sir — The Afghan catastrophe is to be Of dreams and dedication owned by the very actors of the Doha farmers by wielding Agreement which was conceived to ing for the athlete and various senior politi- batons. Each baton bring peace to the war torn country. cians and sportspersons congratulated used on farmers will Punjab panga Interestingly, the negotiators of the his- her. Former cricketer Virendra Sehwag be a nail in their coffin. torical agreement sought to exclude the congratulated Patel for her wonderful dis- Afghan Government from the process. play of focus, hard work and mental Congress general secretary The bonhomie between the CM and the This has, together with the decision to strength. — Priyanka Gandhi PCC chief is missing just ahead of elections withdraw the Nato forces from The 34 year old believes that if your Afghanistan, hit a dead end for the mind is serious and dedicated; no one can The situation on hat there is something intrinsically wrong with the Congress is yet again evi- Afghan Government as well as the Nato shake your will from chasing the toughest the ground contin- dent from the internal bickering in its Punjab unit. Even though Captain Amarinder forces. The Afghan Army caved in before goal of your life. Patel told the media “I am ues to be extremely the Taliban without much resistance, ren- not satisfied and a little bit disappointed. If dangerous, and the TSingh is holding the ground, the unstoppable Navjot Singh Sidhu is out to chal- dering two decades of Nato training futile. I gave more effort, I could have won gold. lenge him on every available opportunity. Just after few weeks of the compromise, An agreement touted to be historical hose who deem physical fitness But I will fulfill all the shortcomings in the threat of terrorist the party is in a mess again. The ambitious Sidhu is openly challenging the Captain, turns out rewarding only for the Taliban. supreme must see and learn from next tournament”. Patel was diagnosed with attacks on the airport remains making things difficult for him and the party, espe- Domestically, it’s a huge loss for the TIndia’s star table tennis player Bhavina polio when she was one year old and in high. US President Joe Baden. His advisers have Patel who clinched a historical silver medal 2011, she became the world number two cially when the elections are around the corner. Now failed miserably to gauge the Afghan sit- at the Tokyo Paralympics. With Patel’s sil- after winning silver for India at the Thailand US President the challengers feel that they might be sidelined if uation and understand the Taliban’s sci- ver, India’s medal tally starts off in the tour- Table Tennis Championship. She has proven — Joe Biden not eliminated, at the time of elections. This might ence of mind. The President’s approval nament. Patel’s performance was extraor- that if the mind is dedicated; the body will also jeopardise the agreement reached between the rating could be severely compromised as dinary in the final round of the game. She follow. Patel’s victory is a proud moment for the hapless people (women and children) exhibited patience, confidence and tempera- the country and her journey is an inspira- I want to become two factions. Both sides had agreed that the Captain of Afghanistan stare at a gloomy present ment which led to a memorable tournament tion for all those who dare to dream. better than what I would be the face of the party in the forthcoming and future. While the President is being for her. The social media has begun cheer- Kirti Wadhawan | Kanpur am already, and that elections. The silent but resilient Captain is in no questioned of his competency, the US’s has always been a image of “world leader” has taken a severe ried if he has nothing to do with the evacuating Indians trapped in a crisis in driving force for me. mood to relent. Harish Rawat, in charge of beating. The observers of international Punjab Congress, is likely to be in Amritsar soon. case. The long pending case involving a foreign country. The Modi Government politics are curiously watching the turn burglary and a series of murders in for- did what any Government would do. Actor His assignment would help reach the rapproche- of events; it appears that Pakistan and mer Tamil Nadu Chief Minister It should be acknowledged that the — Kriti Sanon ment once again. In all likelihood, he would be soft China may have the last laugh for now. Jayalalithaa’s estate, dates back to April Government took steps to help Indian Bichu Muttathara |Pune on Sidhu and would have a list of dos and don’ts for Amrinder Singh. What is 2017 when the break-in and murder nationals, irrespective of religion, out of It was a clinical per- happening in Punjab can be termed as ‘Hara-kiri Congress style’ — Destabilising were first reported. This is an opportu- difficult situations in foreign countries formance. We took HIGH COURT’S NOD TO KODANAD PROBE nity for the Tamilnadu police to probe since the time of Sushma Swaraj. It is how party just to make a satrap fall in line. advantage of the Sir — It is laudable that the Madras High the case without any coloured mind and it should be because we are all humans conditions on day It is a fact that Captain did not care much about the high command much to its Court has dismissed a petition filed by bring the culprits to books, irrespective and when it comes to ‘help’ or ‘generos- one and bowled N Ravi opposing further investigation in consternation when pampering of Sidhu starts. The central high command is bet- of the position they hold or their ity’, our religious identities should not exceptionally well. the Kodanad murder-burglary case and standing. matter. As one who is adept at using a sit- ting big on Sidhu who neither has grassroots support nor experience and calibre of has ordered further probe into the case. Tharcius S Fernando |Chennai uation to his political advantage, PM Captain Amarinder Singh. Moreover, Sidhu himself does not know which party he The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Modi spoke of Guru Kripa (Grace of England captain would be in the next morning. In this situation, the job of Harish Rawat would be (DMK) had assured a government MUCH SELF-PATTING Gurus) to lend a religious touch to a mis- — Joe Root even more difficult. If the Congress’ Punjab citadel falls, it would entirely be its cen- renewed probe of the Kodanad case in Sir — Prime Minister Narendra Modi sion undertaken in the context of the their 2021 election manifesto. It appears seems to have gotten into the habit of tak- Afghan crisis. PM Modi recalled the We must strive to tral leadership’s folly as Manish Tiwari has said that the party is soft on Sidhu and that the investigation has commenced as ing credit for whatever his Government Jallianwala Bagh massacre and said that ensure we have a harsh on Captain. Unlike other States, there was not poaching by the BJP or any promised by the party. does. His words, “the Government it was the “responsibility of any nation to press free from other party. So one else can be blamed for its mess. Congress’s survival is impor- It came as a surprise that former brought not only people but also the holy remember its history and not forget the influence of any kind, political and tant for the sake of the country. A potential threat to the Government keeps it on track Chief Minister MK Palaniswami stated scriptures” under Operation Devi Shakti horrors”. that attempts were being made to frame not only made a plain statement but also G David Milton |Kanyakumari economic. and no challenge to it makes it reckless. The Congress leadership must realise they him in the case and even walk out of the constituted an attempt to present it as a swim together or sink together. The central leadership must do the balancing act and Assembly over the issue. One can only solid achievement. Actually, the Send your feedback to: Justice not upset the apple cart, which it seems to be doing now. wonder why he is so perturbed and wor- Government only performed its duty of [email protected] — DY Chandrachud VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 30, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN AFGHAN TAKEOVER Asia and its new

AND IMPACT ON INDIA NISHTHA KAUSHIKI The Indian borders with Pakistan in J&K would require more security investments arc of instability Anti-Americanism brings China, Pakistan, Iran and the Taliban together but, given one another's self-serving politics, how long will the relationships last?

he Chinese backing of the SHIVAJI SARKAR Taliban, Pakistan, and Iran pre- sents to the world a new 'arc of he murky Afghan situation has raised serious concerns for India. instability'. It is highly unlikely It was never a strong player but was able to make a niche among Tthat the European Union, the US, and its TAfghans with its humanitarian aid and $3 billion investments since allies would recognize the Taliban's bru- 2001 for rebuilding a devastated country. tal regime. Developments such as Iran- Rightly India avoided the US prodding to be a military ally. The secu- Russia missile sales agreement, Pakistan- rity stakes were always high. What can India do now? India has been Iran pipeline, and Russia's military coop- investing in a relationship in an unstable regime and the Afghans com- eration agreement with Pakistanset the tone for a new convergence of interest:anti ing to India for training have always acknowledged the warm gesture. Americanism. However, today, both Indian diplomacy played a critical role of emotional security, cultural ties Pakistan and Iran seem to be approach- and whatever level of trade and rebuilding mechanism it could provide. ing their diplomatic endgame. Thousands of Afghans are in India for work, training, re-skilling, educa- In 2010, Pakistan was able to capital- tion and medical treatment. Over 2,200 students of Afghan-origin study- ize on the differences between the US and ing in India on scholarship stare at an uncertain future. The Indian Council Afghan governments when it convinced the latter to remove anti-Pakistan Afghan spy chief Amrullah Saleh and Interior Minister Hanif Atmar from power. In 2011,Islamabad asked the Karzai govern- ment to disengage with both India and the US, and give Haqqani network an upper hand in its intelligence and security Saudi-Iran rivalry.Once the west- of West Asia. First, the economic and Afghanistan's Talibani culture. agencies. In return, Pakistan spoke of ern evacuation is complete, the viability of dealing with the Taliban In such circumstances, how Taliban's adjustments by politically THE TALIBAN, West will have no strategic incli- and Pakistan is going to prove cost- long will Iran continue to provide accommodating some elected represen- PAKISTAN nation to continue their favourable ly for Tehran. In 2020, Kabul and oil to Afghanistan remains the big tatives. AND IRAN MIGHT policies for Pakistan. Thus, FATF Tehran agreed on a shared vision question.Do the Taliban have the Similar demands were put forth to JUST SERVE blacklisting and the termination of "to support peace and stability in resources to pay for the oil and Ashraf Ghani. Although initially refused, THE PURPOSE OF its Generalised Scheme of both countries and the wider food imports? Further, the of Cultural Relations would continue to extend the help. Ghani eventually recognisedthe Taliban Preferences Plus (GSP +) status is region" which had included Iran. Turkish-Pak cooperation will TRANSPORTING Pakistan that was feeling run down by the US for giving preference as a political party, and Saleh was again definitely on the cards. Later that year, Afghanistan and ensure that Iran would play a min- to India would now not miss an opportunity to embarrass India. And ousted from the government. Those CHINESE Islamabad faces serious upris- Iran inaugurated the Khaf Herat imal role in its immediate neigh- Iran, for whom Taliban is a matter of concern and has to protect its inter- demands of Pakistan have now been ful- PRODUCTS TO ings in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Line that sprung from a previous bourhood and they might togeth- filled, and, with an anti-India approach, (former NWFP) and Balochistan. agreement between Iran, er downplay the Shia interests in ests, has its embassy open in Kabul along with the missions of Russia EASTERN Pakistan will aim for destabilising EUROPE. THIS There are increasing chances that Afghanistan, and India to develop the region. and China. Kashmir. The statement of Pakistan's coordination between anti- Chabahar. Iran invested around Turkey'srefusal to adjust Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited five countries in the region - Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Neelam Irshad HAS BEEN Pakistan establishments such as $666 million in it as Tehran aimed theAfgan refugees and the con- Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan - last Sheikh on the Taliban and Kashmir THE LARGER TTP, BLA (Balochistan Liberation to integrate itself with the world. struction of its wall on its border year. An additional $1 billion line of credit to widen connectivity and ener- echoes their larger sinister plans. The GEOPOLITICS OF Army), BLF (Balochistan Today, as it finds itself in China's with Iran is all set to destabilise the gy sectors was issued and a business council was formed. The pre- strategic axis between China, Pakistan, the CHINA WHEREIN Liberation Front) and BRA geo-economic embrace, there are region further. How does Iran then sent flight detours and difficult land travels might affect the ties and busi- Taliban,and Iran might ensure that the IT HAS REAPED (Baloch Republican Army) might more chances that its precious raw financially manage the refugees? important routes to Central Asia and increase and become a materials will soon find their way Most of the able Shia refugee men ness deals might become expensive. Eastern Europe which India aimed for ADVANTAGES single,focused force. Afghanistan to China via this line. Moreover, might opt for being a part of Iran- That India is not friendless is testified by the safe passage it could bypassing Pakistan may now be no ON ONE may now be a sanctuary for anti- with Beijing's circular lending, led Fatemiyoun brigade or other arrange for its envoy diplomats and Indian nationals. Still, it is a foreign longer available or even if they are, COMMON Pakistan forces too. On the other there will be no financial transfers proxy war organisations, yet, given policy setback and national security concern. The engagement with through other possible routes, would be GROUND — hand, the increasing grip of its to Iran and neither will Iranians get its volatile economic situation, it Afghanistan and adjacent regions has to be reworked. more prone to sabotage.However, this ANTI-AMERICAN 'good Taliban' (Haqqani Network, the jobs in the BRI Projects. Iran could probably end up being anoth- An immediate concern is whether its borders with Pakistan in Jammu phase might not last long. Quetta Shura Taliban etc.) may might just serve the geographical er client state of the dragon. The Taliban regime is not yet recog- SENTIMENT choke the domestic society and utility of connecting to China via During the "peace talks", the and Kashmir would require more investments to secure it or not as J&K nised and its initial euphoria of an perhaps may even endanger the Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Taliban had previously provided remains high on the Mujahideen agenda. Taliban raiding the embassy 'Islamic Emirate' may soon fizzle out. "democratic regime" of Imran same fate awaits Afghanistan. The guarantees that they wouldnot in Kabul and consul office in Herat speaks volumes as also the alleged Pakistan's ambition to carve out a space Khan. Once its strategic utility of three countries might just serve the prosecute the Hazara community kidnapping of Indians from around the airport. for itself from the shadow of Saudi the recognition is over, Taliban in purpose of transporting Chinese once back in power. In early 2021, The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will bear an adverse impact on Arabia and OIC seems to have reinforced the coming few months may finished products to Eastern Taliban leaders had visited Tehran India's bilateral trade with it, according to the Confederation of All India its anti-Americanism and a pro-Taliban attempt to establish itself as a polit- Europe. This has been the larger and that had drawn a lot of criticism Traders (CAIT). Trade between the two nations amounted to $1.4 bil- stand. Today, Saudi Arabia has strength- ical party in Pakistan and get the geopolitics of China wherein it has in the country. The people and the ened its defence relations with India and support of its armed forces and ISI? reaped advantages on one com- religious leaders have still not for- lion in 2020-21 and $1.52 billion in 2019-20. It has hit Afghan traders is largely unwilling to support Islamabad's Whether Pakistan is ready to mon ground -- anti-American gotten the inhumane treatment also. Their exports for now are thawed and restoration depends on how case on the Kashmir issue. Wearing the transform itself into an 'Islamic sentiment -- of two countries via given out to the Shia community situations normalize. Afghans sell dry fruits like dried raisin, walnut, fig, blinkers of an 'India centric' approach and Emirate' from being an Islamic a terrorist organisation. during the reign of the Taliban from pine nut, almond dried apricot, pistachios and medicinal herbs. following the killing of Osama Bin Laden, Republic is a question for the Secondly, Iran is all set to lose 1996-2001. So, for how long can this Confederation of All India Traders says that prices of some com- it did foresee the deterioration of its rela- future. Will the international eco- its leadership role of the Shias in 'trust' factor continue? With the modities may also go up in the Indian markets due to uncertainty over tions with the US and its allies. Raising nomic backlash and growing polit- the region. Iran would probably tables turned, such promises seem bilateral trade and relations with Afghanistan. Exports from India stood slogans of Jihad from the UNGA plat- ical restlessness result in another not be comfortable to align with tobe far from reality. form, sanctions of the Trump administra- military coup in Pakistan? In both Pakistan for a longer time. Tehran In these circumstances, the at $826 million whereas imports amounted to $510 million in 2020-21. tion, the non-recognition of Israel, and the (The writer is an situations, China will try to ben- is fundamentally opposed to an sharp polarisations within Asia can The not-so-large volume of trade may not look monetarily important but UAE-Israel deal are the other factors that Assistant Professor at efit geo-strategically. 'Islamic Emirate' for it challenges end up compromising security of strategically, they help both the countries. Central University of have cut short Islamabad's strategic Punjab, Bathinda. The Concerning Iran, the new its political and religious role in the the region, particularly in India. India's significant contribution in its rebuilding and investments in manoeuvring at a regional level. By views expressed are strategic uncomfortable accommo- region. Its aspirations to continue The 'New Great Game' is thus all Afghanistan too would be missed there. India had an ambitious plan with attempting to normalise its relations personal.) dation of the Taliban is all set to as the leader of a 'Shia Crescent' set to be replayed with different the initiative of International North-South Corridor spanning Iran, cen- with Iran, it has tried to capitalise on the change the geopolitical equations will take a backseat with Pakistan's players and alliances. tral Asia and Eurasia. It is supposed to emerge as a major connector with Modi's concept linking the corridor to Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan- Iran rail link, now operational. It is also supposed to be linked to Chabahar POINTCOUNTERPOINT and dedicated freight corridor having special economic zones on its fland being built by India. The Chabahar-Sistan-Baluchistan-Central TODAY MARKS 7 YEARS OF #PMJANDHAN. THE IT IS ACTUALLY THE 7 YEARS OF RENAMING THE UPA’S Asia/Afghanistan route till recently was considered less risky than the SCHEME HAS ENSURED FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND BASIC SAVINGS BANK DEPOSIT ACCOUNT. THE PM IS AN high-risk provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan. With the EMPOWERMENT OF COUNTLESS INDIANS. EXPERT IN RENAMING AND RELAUNCHING. changing political scenario this too is likely to become a challenge. — PRIME MINISTER — SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER (The writer is a senior journalist. The views expressed are per- sonal.) NARENDRA MODI JAIRAM RAMESH Watering the droughts with Israel It is now India's responsibility to provide the right platform and allocate necessary resources to expedite the implementation of water projects owards the actualisation water-partnership with Israel, minimisingscarcity fears.India, fit from Israel's best water visited Israel to attend the intensive. Meanwhile, the of the Indian Prime can attain this objective. with a 7,500-kilometre coast- practices. "WATEC" event, it was realised transfer and acquisition of TMinister's envisaged There are areas where the line, has a huge potential for Areas requiring technolog- that with necessary stimulat- incubated models and tech- Water Mission, it is argued that prospects of Indo-Israel water CDI. It is envisioned that CDI ical intervention which Israel ing incentives from the Indian nologies must be institutional- an autonomous "Institute of cooperation are high. These can enhance the green water can provide include water effi- government, Israel's expertise ly streamlined. The model Indo-Israel Strategic include the areas of water inventiveness, thus fulfilling ciency, water assessment, mon- can becomethe effective inter- National Water Scheme and Partnership in Water" be given DASH conservation, water recycling, the impending water deficien- itoring, measurement and vention into India's several Water Infrastructure Grid are official sanction at the earliest. PADMALOCHAN integrated water infrastruc- cies. management, wastewater water projects. the envisioned water pro- It is believed that this proposed tures in the field of irrigation, the future generation to sus- The field of water manage- treatment, water recycle and Israel has been in the grammes that require close institute can be the catalyst in advance transportation and tain. A modern water infra- ment necessitates things like reuse, groundwater assess- process of identifying joint attention. This will only the achievement of India's networking models for drink- structure system is needed to domain knowledge, precise ment and recharge, real-time areas of undertakings and is become possible when state-of- water-security objectives. ing water, advance water prac- contribute to the enhance- technologies, and the already- detection and situational fairly leading the water solu- the-art research facilities are set In the face of rising water tices, and building a sustain- ment and restoration of the implementing confrère of effi- awareness, accurate water flow tion projects in India. It is now up under an autonomous insti- scarcity, the issue of water able water eco-system. These water ecosystem. cacious proficiencies. Israel data, drip irrigation, and pre- India's responsibility to provide tutional body. security has become a focus are some of the critical areas Critical desalination initia- has excellent technological cise agro-water solutions. the right platform and allocate India, having a huge set of area. Pollution, climate change, which demand promising tive (CDI): There is a pressing solutions and innovations in While, the Bundelkhand necessary resources so that the diverse topographic settings population growth, and research and innovation. need for curtailing the pressure the field and has emerged as water management project, incubation as well as the imple- and water bodies, can provide groundwater depletion are Restoration of Water on freshwater reserve; and as the true world leader in the the Indo-Israeli Agricultural mentation of large-scale Indo- 'ample possibility of incuba- putting pressure on water Ecosystem: Freshwater ecosys- an alternative, it requires har- field of water management Project (IIAP), and the Israeli- Israel water projects becomes tion' for the model water resources making water man- tems are subject to multiple nessing water through the and water recycling. It gener- given drip irrigation technol- quicker. projects. In the long run, (The writer is an ICSSR agement a big challenge. And Post-Doctoral Fellow, School anthropogenic threats, and desalination process. Sea water ates state-of-the-art water ogy are some of the starters, Although India and Israel such experiments and mod- to overcome this, the country of National Security restoration initiatives are harvesting, ifcatalysed and infrastructure and alternative Israel is keen to further its offer have established cooperation els can be the answer to the requires suitable technological Studies,Central University of important to break the then channelised for the reg- sources of water and India, by for large-scale solution to water channels and joint pro- hastily approaching water interventions. India, by going Gujarat, Gandhinagar.) impending ecological crisis ular household, industrial and going in for a strategic water problems in India. When grammes of implementation, crises in India as well as for a projected institutionised and protect the biodiversity for agricultural usages,can help in partnership, can greatly bene- Union Minister of Jal Shakti such collaboration has to be across the globe at large. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 30, 2021 Money 08 Country's macro economy more Resting on climate action a $11 tn opportunity for India healthy, ready for faster growth PNS n NEW DELHI India must act now to prevent PNS n NEW DELHI volatility while ensuring inter- structure development or the country losing USD 35 tril- est rates are aligned to the recapitalisation of public sector lion in economic potential Notwithstanding the pandem- domestic policy cycle," she banks, the economist said over the next 50 years due to ic severe shock, India's macro- said. On the stock market Indian forex reserves are not unmitigated climate change, a economy is more healthy and boom at a time when econom- earned by an excess of exports new report from the Deloitte ready for faster growth, emi- ic growth has slowed down, over imports. Economics Institute has said. nent economist Ashima Goyal Goyal said stock markets are "They are borrowed reserves The report, titled 'India's said on Sunday, observing that forward looking, so normally built up from foreign inflows turning point: How climate recovery from both the first they do move ahead of the real that create liabilities. Reserves action can drive our econom- and second waves was faster economy. have to be kept in a liquid form ic future', also reveals how the than expected points towards "Low interest rates also and capital-value preserved to country could gain USD 11 inherent strengths of the econ- increase the present discount- meet repayment obligations," trillion in economic value omy. Goyal in an interview to ed value of future earnings and she said, adding they give secu- instead over the same period, PTI said there are already signs reduce the attractiveness of rity but are costly. by limiting rising global tem- of a rise in private investment fixed deposits. A wider Indian According to Goyal, the best peratures and realising its not just foreign and domestic recent decades, the report in sectors where capacity con- public has started participating way to prevent excessive potential to 'export decarbon- investments that will be key in said. straints have appeared. in stock markets giving them a reserve accumulation is to isation' to the world. driving growth, the country Over the next 50 years, the "Despite the Covid-19 severe more diversified portfolio of increase absorption of foreign "We have a narrow window must also take this opportuni- top five most impacted indus- shock, India's macroeconomy mated earlier, while the World titative easing of rich countries' assets," she said. inflows in productive invest- of time - the next 10 years - to ty to align its ambitions with tries in terms of economic is more healthy and ready for Bank has projected India's central banks, they are also Observing that having dif- ment. make the decisions needed to climate choices, he noted. activity are expected to incur faster growth than it has been economy to grow at 8.3 per attracted by India's growth ferent investor-types makes "Until this happens, inflows alter the trajectory of climate With no action taken on cli- a significant share of climate- for a long time. That recovery cent in 2021. Goyal, who is also prospects. All emerging mar- markets more stable and could be mitigated using mar- change. No one is immune to mate change, the average glob- related loss. from both the first and second a member of the Monetary kets do not get such inflows," reduces volatility, Goyal said ket-based capital flow manage- the impact of climate change, al temperatures could rise by These industries -- services waves was faster than expect- Policy Committee (MPC) of the eminent economist opined. "gradual rise in policy interest ment tools. A push for better but for India this is a window 3 degrees celsius or more by (government and private), ed points towards inherent the Reserve Bank, said that She pointed out that the rates need not lead to a major international regulation and of opportunity to lead the way the end of this century. This manufacturing, retail and strengths of the economy," she although many Indian start- government is leading infra- correction if the rise accompa- safety nets should also contin- and show how climate action will make it harder for people tourism, construction, and said. ups are doing well but "we structure investment and more nies a growth recovery, which ue," she said. is not a narrative of cost but to live and work, as sea levels transport -- currently account The Reserve Bank of India should not, however, expect the durable foreign direct invest- is positive for markets and Replying to a question on one of sustainable economic rise, crop yields fall, infrastruc- for more than 80 per cent of (RBI) has lowered the country's private infrastructure invest- ment has a larger share in long term growth prospects the RBI's proposed digital cur- growth," according to Atul ture is damaged, and other India's GDP. Together, they growth projection for the cur- ment boom of the 2000s." recent capital inflows. remain good." rency, Goyal said correctly Dhawan, Chairperson, Deloitte challenges emerge, threatening form the basis of the country's rent financial year to 9.5 per "Portfolio inflows into India "India, moreover, has On recent calls for using the designed digital currency India. As India aspires to be a the progress and prosperity contemporary economic cent from 10.5 per cent esti- are not only due to the quan- enough reserves to ride out any huge forex reserves for infra- would have many advantages. USD 5 trillion economy, it is that the nation has enjoyed in engine, it added. MONEY MATTERS FT MF unitholders to get PCBL lines up Rs 1,300-1,400 crore capex by FY23 Rs 2,918 cr in sixth tranche P-Sanjiv Goenka Group PNS n NEW DELHI across all six schemes," the firm Phillips Carbon Black spokesperson said. The pay- RLtd (PCBL) to pump about SBI Funds Management (SBI ment to all investors whose Rs 1,300-1,400 crore over the MF) will distribute the sixth accounts are KYC compliant Tata Steel to invest next two years on capacity tranche of over Rs 2,918 crore with all details available will expansion, a top company to unitholders of Franklin commence from September Rs 8K-cr in capex official said. The expansion Templeton Mutual Fund's six 1, 2021, he said. lined up is one Rs 800 crore shuttered schemes from The amount to be distrib- on ops during ’22 greenfield plant near Chennai September 1. bursement in February, uted to unitholders will be paid PNS n NEW DELHI and brownfield expansion in After the payout, the total dis- investors received Rs 9,122 by extinguishing proportionate Mundra for specialty carbon bursement will reach Rs 23,999 crore, while Rs 2,962 crore units at the net asset value Domestic steel giant Tata that would entail an investment of Rs 300-350 crore. The carbon crore, amounting to 95.18 per were paid to investors in April, dated August 27 this year, he Steel will invest Rs 8,000 major will pump Rs 100 crore in research and development facilities FSDC meeting on Sep 3, cent of assets under manage- Rs 2,489 crore in May, Rs added. The payment will be crore in capital expenditure in Belgium and India, he said. "Keeping the group's vision under ment (AUM) as on April 23, 3,205 crore in June and Rs made electronically to all eli- on its India operations dur- Sanjiv Goenka to become a top global carbon black player, the 2020, when the fund house 3,303 crore in July. gible unitholders by SBI MF, ing the current financial company is ramping up capacity and total investment in two years to take stock of economy announced to shut the "SBI Funds Management which has been appointed as year, the company's CEO will work to be around Rs 1,400 crore and of which about Rs 1,200 PNS n NEW DELHI The FSDC meeting will be schemes, a Franklin Templeton Pvt Ltd (SBI MF) would be dis- the liquidator for the schemes and Managing Director T V crore will be directed at greenfield plant in Tamil Nadu and brownfield held via video conferencing on MF spokesperson said on tributing the next tranche of Rs under winding up by the Narendran said. The expansion in specialty carbon at Mundra. Rest of the amount will be Finance Minister Nirmala Friday, sources said. Sunday. Under the first dis- 2,918.5 crore to unitholders Supreme Court. amount will be spent main- infused for R&D and maintenance capex of existing plants," PCBL Sitharaman has called a meet- Sources also said that the ly towards completion of managing director Kaushik Roy told PTI when asked if Covid ing of the Financial Stability finance minister may ask the expansion of the impacted expansion. PCBL now produces around 6,00,000 tonnes of and Development Council financial sector regulators to Kalinganagar plant, and carbon black annually from four strategically located state-of-the-art (FSDC) on September 3 to dis- relax and harmonise invest- CII CEOs: EoDB expansion of mining opera- plants at Durgapur (West Bengal), Palej (Gujarat), Mundra (Gujarat) cuss the state of the financial ment norms for instruments Deadline for VsV payments, tions and recycling busi- and Kochi (Kerala), it has also set up R&D centres at Palej (Gujarat) sector and a strategy to sup- like infrastructure investment cumbersome at ness, he told PTI replying to and Ghislenghien (Belgium). port the nascent recovery of trusts (InvITs) to be used to a question related to Tata the pandemic-hit economy. monetise public assets like tax compliances extended Steel's plans for India busi- This would be the 24th highways, power and railway grass-root level PNS n NEW DELHI now be filed by November 30 ness in the financial year meeting of the FSDC and the tracks. Earlier this month, PNS n NEW DELHI and December 31 respective- 2022. India's coal import rises 50% first during the current finan- Sitharaman announced a Rs 6 The income tax department ly. The original due date for fil- This is in addition to the cial year. The last meeting was lakh crore National Cumbersome ease of doing on Sunday extended the dead- ing this statement was July 15 Rs 3,000 crore the company to 19 million tonnes in June held on December 15, 2020. Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) business at the grass-root line for various compliances, and October 15 respectively. will spend on its European The meeting is to be held that will look to unlock value level and high cost of doing including filing of statement In a statement, the CBDT operations to make the busi- ndia's coal import rose 50 per cent to 18.77 million soon after first-quarter GDP in infrastructure assets across business is affecting the ani- for equalisation levy and said on consideration of diffi- ness strong, sustainable and numbers projected around 20 sectors ranging from power to mal spirits of the private sec- remittances. culties reported by the taxpay- enhance product mix. "Our Itonnes (MT) in June this year, when compared to the per cent growth against a con- road and railways. Union tor, according to a survey by The deadline for filing the ers and other stakeholders in capex will be broadly Rs shipments arrived in the same traction of 24.4 per cent Budget 2021-22 had identified industry chamber CII Equalisation Levy statement in electronic filing of certain 8,000 crore for India. We month of 2020. The country recorded in the same quarter monetisation of operating released on Sunday. Form-1 for the Financial Year forms it has been decided to stand by that guidance. had imported 12.51 MT of coal of the last financial year. public infrastructure assets as However, it said that signif- 2020-21 has been extended till further extend the due dates "A lot of it will be going in the corresponding month a Nascent recovery is seen in a key means for sustainable icant recovery in corporate December 31, against the orig- for e-filing of these forms. towards Kalinganagar year ago, according to some of the macroeconomic infrastructure financing. performance is expected in inal due date of June 30. In a separate statement, the expansion. We will also be (revised) data compiled by indicators including improve- Towards this, the Budget 2021-22 as the government's The quarterly statement in CBDT announced extending spending on our raw mate- mjunction services. mjunction -- a joint venture between Tata Steel ment in tax mobilisation, cred- provided for the preparation of pro-growth initiatives and Form 15CC to be furnished by the deadline for making pay- rial because we continue to and SAIL -- is a B2B e-commerce company and also publishes it growth, manufacturing a 'National Monetisation announcements have helped authorised dealers in respect of ments under the direct tax dis- expand our iron ore mining research reports on coal and steel verticals. "Imports in June 2021 uptick in certain sectors and Pipeline' of potential brown- nurture the animal spirits of remittances made for June pute resolution scheme VsV capabilities to support the stood at around 18.77 million tonnes (MT)...However, coal imports pick up in exports. field infrastructure assets. the sector, according to survey. and September quarter, can by a month till September 30. Kalainganagar expansion. in June 2021 were up by 50.05 per cent over June 2020 when imports plunged to 12.51 MT," it said. Coal import during June through the major and non-major ports decreased by 5.76 per cent over May this fiscal, it said. Dr Reddy's, Airtel approves Rs 21K-cr rights issue FPIs net buyers in August "There was a modest decline in import volumes in June which was PNS n PNS n on the expected lines. This trend is likely to continue during Zydus Pharma NEW DELHI rights issue price of Rs 535 ty shareholders of the com- NEW DELHI 986 crore and invested Rs monsoon as the seaborne prices remain at multi-year high levels. per fully paid-up equity pany as on the record date 13,494 crore in the debt seg- Meanwhile, some buyers shifted preference from imports to Telecom operator Bharti share, including a premium (to be notified later), of an Foreign portfolio investors ment between August 2-27. domestic coal. It is to be seen if they hold on to it when seaborne recall products Airtel's board on Sunday of Rs 530 per equity share. issue size of up to Rs 21,000 (FPIs) pumped in a net of just "The trend of foreign flows prices stabilise," Vinaya Varma, MD & CEO mjunction services said. approved up to Rs 21,000 In a BSE filing, Airtel crores". Rs 986 crore in Indian equities into the Indian equity markets Of the total imports in June, non-coking coal was at 13.05 MT, in US market crore rights issue, according said that the "board The rights entitlement during August, as cautiousness have not been encouraging against 8.28 MT imported in June last fiscal. Coking coal import was PNS n NEW DELHI to a regulatory filing. approved the issuance of ratio entails 1 equity share continued to persist among ever since US Fed indicated at 4.06 MT, up against 2.46 MT imported in June last financial year. The Board, which met to equity shares of face value of for every 14 equity shares overseas investors. According tightening of its monetary During April-June 2021, total coal import stood at 60.97 MT, about Leading drug makers Dr consider the company's cap- Rs 5 each of the company on held by eligible shareholders to data from depositories, policy stance earlier than what 32.13 per cent higher than 46.14 MT imported during April-June of Reddy's Laboratories and ital raising plans, cleared rights basis to eligible equi- as on the record date. FPIs bought equities worth Rs was initially projected." the last fiscal. Zydus Pharma are recalling bottles of a product each, in the US market, for different reasons, according to the lat- est report of the US health Macro data, global trends to dictate stock mkts Mcap of 8 of top-10 valued regulator. Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Inc, the US arm PNS n NEW DELHI Broking & Distribution, firms jumps over Rs 1.9 L cr of Dr Reddy's Laboratories, is Motilal Oswal Financial ight of the top-10 most recalling 37,560 bottles of Domestic equities will be guid- Services Ltd said. valued companies together Tizanidine HCl tablets, USP ed by macroeconomic data, Movement in equities will Eadded Rs 1,90,032.06 4 mg, the latest enforcement auto sales numbers and glob- also depend on trends in the crore in market valuation last report by the US Food and al trends this week, analysts rupee and Brent crude. week, with Tata Consultancy Drug Administration said. Markets may also react to the Services and Reliance (USFDA) said. The tablets are Equity benchmark indices outcome of the Jackson Hole Industries Limited being the manufactured by Dr Reddy's scaled new closing highs on Economic Symposium. prominent gainers. Laboratories Ltd at its Friday, with the 30-share BSE Wall Street rallied to record Last week, the BSE benchmark Srikakulam facility, it added. index closing above the 56,000- highs on Friday after the US Sensex gained 795.40 points The product is used to mark for the first time. The Federal Reserve chief Jerome or 1.43 per cent. Equity treat the symptoms of muscle market capitalisation of BSE- Powell said that the central gauges -- BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty -- hit new closing highs on stiffness associated with con- listed companies jumped to an bank was still far from pulling Friday. On the top ten chart, among the gainers were Reliance ditions such as cerebral palsy all-time high of Rs interest rates off the record low. Industries (RIL), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC Bank, or other neurological disor- 2,43,73,800.36 crore on Friday. Powell, however, mentioned Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, State Bank ders. The reason for the recall "Markets could be impacted that the US economy has met of India (SBI) and Wipro. On the other hand, Infosys and HDFC were is, "Failed Tablet/Capsule by an eventful economic calen- one big milestone the central the two laggards. The market valuation of TCS zoomed by Rs Specification: Some tablets dar which begins with quarter- bank had set to slow the USD 60,183.57 crore to reach Rs 13,76,102.60 crore, becoming the are shaved", the report said. ly GDP growth rate numbers, 120 billion in bond purchases biggest gainer among the top-10 firms. RIL added Rs 51,064.22 followed by auto sales numbers it's making each month. crore taking its valuation to Rs 14,11,635.50 crore. HDFC Bank's and manufacturing PMI data," Investors, who were keenly valuation jumped Rs 19,651.18 crore to Rs 8,57,407.68 crore and according to a note by Samco awaiting the US Fed chief's Bajaj Finance gained Rs 18,518.27 crore to settle at Rs 4,20,300.85 Securities Research. speech at Jackson Hole crore. The market capitalisation of HUL climbed Rs 14,215.01 crore Markets would also contin- "Domestically, the result sea- However, sharp outperfor- the market remains positive led Symposium for further cues, to Rs 6,29,231.64 crore and that of ICICI Bank went higher by Rs ue to watch COVID-19 trends son is over with better-than- mance in the past 18 months by opening up of the economy, termed his comments as 13,361.63 crore to Rs 4,84,858.91 crore. Wipro's valuation rallied and pace of vaccination. expected delivery and now had led to concerns on valu- improving economic data 'dovish' and expressed hope Rs 8,218.89 crore to Rs 3,47,851 crore and SBI jumped Rs During the last week, the with vaccination drive going on ation front. points and pickup in vaccina- that the Fed will keep support- 4,819.29 crore to reach Rs 3,68,006.36 crore. BSE benchmark gained 795.40 in full swing, economic recov- "From the long term per- tions," Siddhartha Khemka, ing the market with low inter- points or 1.43 per cent. ery is expected to gain pace. spective, the overall trend of Head - Retail Research, est rates. 9

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rdu is one of the most attractive languages that built a popularity of its own since U Shayaris have taken a pace in the form of beautiful couplets. The ‘couplets’ have become the face of Urdu dialect these days whose words SHAYARIS actually come from the hearts of Shayars (or) Shayaranas who knows the pain of a heartbreak. is how it reaches out and strikes Rise and Shayaris is mostly associated with Mohammed Furkhan Ahmed, the right chord with the audience. heartbreaks or confessing love to As far as the path where Shayari your beloved. So, by now you is headed, I believe that despite must have understood that the younger generation not being Shayaris can indeed be a beautiful much into reading, they still con- way to convey your emotions sume Shayari through electronic with utter depth! or digital mediums and this spe- You may find many celebrated cial is also a way of making it Shayars across the country and in accessible to youth.” With all the SHINE! the city of Hyderabad too, for eyes on the master wordsmith, he ou are what you along with balanced carbo- instance, Rahat Indori is the feels that yes ‘Shayari is getting its eat” may be a hydrate- protein and fats. biggest face in this arena who is due appreciation!’ cliche statement, Very late dinner can cause an appreciated Shayar of all “This is the 5G generation, but it reflects the gastric problems. times. Who can which is fully absorbed into vari- Y fact that nutri- Certain hormones are forget these lines: ‘Itni shiddat se ous musical genres. Who even tion serves as a considered to be driving fac- maine tumhe chahne ki koshish ki remembers Shayars? I want to be backbone for health. tors behind these poor hai, ke har zarre ne mujhe tumse a responsible influencer from the Providing the right amount nutritional choices associat- milane ki saazish ki hai’ (With so Hyderabadi city and bring back of food can reduce the risk ed with sleep deprivation. much of desire I have always the memorable poetic days of of obesity, diabetes, and The normal production of wanted you, and the whole world Shayaris adding a social message improve heart health. These leptin and ghrelin, hor- has now come together to help to it and that is what I am up to. I facts are well-known, but mones that help control me be with you), the viral couplet tend to pick up what is happening many people are unaware appetite and hunger, is from Shahrukh Khan-starrer that in the current scenario, inter- that their poor diet can also thrown off even after short went viral when Om Shanti Om twine that into the four most rele- affect sleep. periods of inadequate sleep. released, such is the influence of vant couplets that would want my Certain foods and drinks Other chemicals in the it. Shayari is a very rich tradition audience to be lost into it. Earlier can make it easier or harder brain that help guide food of poetry and has many different I began with the typical dakhani to get the sleep that one choices may also be impact- types and forms. It borrows its dialect and now it has a little mix needs. Enough sleep is asso- ed by lack of sleep. In addi- style primarily from the Persian of Telugu also into it so that every ciated with maintaining a tion, sleep is known to affect language! It’s a Hindi or an Urdu native can resonate with it. healthier body weight and concentration, decision- word for a short poem or couplet Having said that, I want my sha- can be beneficial for people making, and mood, all of as mentioned earlier, consisting yaris to be out there in every who are trying to lose which can play into the usually of two to four lines. It has nook and corner of the city,” weight or have health condi- types of foods we incorpo- some meter and usually has a shares Mohammed Furkhan tions like thyroid, blood rate into our daily diet. profound meaning. The rhyming Ahmed, who gained popularity pressure and diabetes. Some foods that will help poetry as it is called basically with his Shayari version of It’s no secret that both a improve your quality of comprises a couplet known as Jhonny Jhonny in the city along healthy diet and a good sleep: Sher. And this is how this form of Javed Akhtar Kausar Munir with his band. sound sleep play an impor- Milk poetry derives its name Sher O We have always heard about tant role in our health, but Shayari. Like other languages, the the known men in this profes- this secret is often over- Milk contains tryptophan history of Shayari shares its ori- sion, what about the women looked. and melatonin that may gins and influence with other lin- though? Kausar Munir shares Should dieting be help you fall asleep. guistic traditions within the why she is yet to be called avoided for better Tryptophan is an amino Urdu-Hindi-Hindustani mix! Shayara and about women in sleep? acid found in a variety of Today it forms an important part poetry. She is the woman behind protein-containing foods. It of Pakistani and North Indian the magical lyrics like Love You Very low calorie diet or a plays an important role in culture. In the Urdu poetic tradi- Zindagi, Maana Ki Hum Yaar very high calorie diet will the production of the neuro- tion, most poets use a pen name Nahin, Falak Tak among others. make it difficult to sleep. transmitter known as sero- called the Takhallus. This can be “I am yet to be called ‘Shayara as Erratic diet trends of fasting tonin. either a part of a poet’s given it’s a very big word and needs to to lose weight will create Chamomile Tea name or something else adopted be earned and I am in the process sleep problems in the long as an identity. So the traditional translated into the Devanagiri from their lives. What felt like a them up close and personal. of doing that. I don’t think poetry term. Empty stomach or too Stress is another marker convention in identifying Urdu script. dream was made into a reality Having left poetry and Shayari has any gender and neither is it full stomach affects the for poor sleep. Having two poets is to mention the takhallus Who would have thought that that charmed one and all via the fans with ample food for thought, true that I, being a woman, will quality of sleep. Loud snor- cups of chamomile flower at the end of the name. In there will be a day when poetry ‘India Shayari Project’. Themed here’s what the living legend Javed feel more pain and emotions than ing is a common sign of may reduce stress and anxi- Pakistan, Urdu poetry is written and Shayari lovers would get to around ‘celebrating poetry, cele- Akhtar had to say about the pre- a male counterpart. It’s all about overeating. Overeating or ety and improve sleep quali- in the standard Nasta’liq calligra- see legends like Javed Akhtar brating freedom’, the specials sent and future of Shayari and the talent and it cannot be junk eating can make you ty. phy style of the Perso-Arabic Sahab, Dr. Kumar Vishwas, showcased these stellar poets making it accessible to the youth, further classified into gender,” feel constipated, nauseous, Ashwagandha script. However, in India, where Kausar Munir, and Zakir Khan shed light on some very special “Shayari will continue to exist till she added. Let us agree, one must gassy or acidic at night Urdu poetry is very popular, the share the same stage and narrate moments from their lives that the time people can emote and not go blank when someone which may keep you awake Ashwagandha is a magical Perso-Arabic is often found Shayari, incidents, and anecdotes gave fans the chance to know feel. The real question, however, recalls a woman Shayara. at night. herb for every health condi- Consuming excess refined tion and also for sleep. Mix or rich carbohydrates diets, ¼ spoon of ashwagandha especially during the latter powder with a glass of milk half of the day like sugar, or make it in tea form. Have Amitabh sodas, pastries, and maida it one hour after dinner. can affect the way you sleep. Bananas Bachchan-starrer, High consumption of cof- fee and tea during examina- Bananas are rich in mag- Chehre hit tions, work or because of nesium and potassium habit leads to insomnia. which helps in relaxing our theatres recently. A new face in cinema Caffeine dehydrates your muscles and may be benefi- body and alerts your brain cial to improve the quality Director, Rumy why I chose to work on a thriller Elaborating on his experience lot of my peers who were caught he shared with a wide smile. throughout the night caus- of leep. Have it with milk is that the scope is limitless. I can of working with a stalwart such as off guard when they learnt that I When we asked him about his ing sleeplessness, anxiety, one hour after dinner. Jafry converses play with the lighting, back- Amitabh Bachchan, Jafry would be shooting in Poland with formula for work, he replied frequent nighttime awaken- B12 rich foods ground music, and shots and so remarked, “I have worked with Bachchan ji. I remember this one unabashedly, “I have decided ings, and overall poorer with The on. Keeping in mind the technol- him in two projects in the past time when it was — 14o and that I will never repeat myself. I sleep quality. Cutting back Caffeine awakens your ogy and tools that are available in and it is always a delight to work despite some discomfort, he still would hate to serve the same, the caffeine intake as a pre mind and helps you work- Pioneer about these times, we brought in the with him. He is a thorough pro- completed the shoot without a boring stuff to viewers. I want to workout can be beneficial out or focus more. But it best of the best, like Resul fessional, through and through; fuss.” explore and come up with more for some. dehydrates the body in the what went into Pookutty, so that we had a fitting so disciplined, dedicated and As the conversation proceeded incredible material for the What kind of diet long run and can cause anx- end product. I don’t have any involved that there is absolutely that part of the excitement was audience. should be followed for iety and sleeplessness. making the film qualms against OTT, it has no stress for the director on the due to something Jafry had done Truth be told, I have three pro- better sleep? Adding B12 supplement opened so many interesting set, in fact making my work on for the first time in his career. jects ready, sab likh k rakha hai. gives the same focus and and more... avenues for the audience as well the sets easier. You will not feel “I feel like a newcomer all over But we all know how this indus- Consume a balanced diet. alertness but will also as people in the industry. But that such a senior actor, a super- again. I wrote a song for the first try works; I would like to take Researchers have shown improve the quality of sleep. Anand bhai agreed to wait for the star is present on your set.” time in my life, and would you things one step at a time. having a balanced amount Ajwain and methi or the past week or situation to get better since the He went on to reveal, “We shot believe it if I say that it is the I am sure that Chehre will make of carbohydrates- protein so Chehre has generat- audience deserves to watch this a huge chunk of the film in title track of the film, which was more people trust my vision. and fats improves the quali- Ajwain with honey will ed quite the buzz, and incredible piece of cinema in the Poland and Slovakia, that too in recited by Bachchan ji and com- Dekh lena, Chehre ke baad aur ty of sleep. help you relax or two tea- for all the right rea- theatres for a wholesome experi- December. I was forewarned by a posed by Vishal and Shekhar,” achche film banaunga main.” Fat rich diet takes time to spoons juice of methi leaves F sons. Originally sched- ence. All credit to Anand bhai, be digested. Reducing to 20- along with one teaspoon of uled to release in the- for being at his patient best and 30 per cent fats and till 50 honey taken daily. atres in June 2020, before the recognising the value of Chehre,” per cent carbohydrates will pandemic hit, the team behind he shared. help. (The author, Lakshita Jain, the Chehre, chose to not take the A visibly excited Jafry could Add a wide range of vita- is a certified clinical dieti- OTT route and instead bide its not stop gushing about the film mins and minerals like cian, diabetes educator, meat time. Earlier this year, in April, it and how it turned out to be better Vitamin A, D, C, calcium, technologist, and the founder was announced once again that than what he had expected. He magnesium and potassium of NUTR.) the film is set to release in the- expressed, “Honestly, I did not atres. However, that was when know what to expect. And when I the second wave struck, with the say that, I do not mean that I was steadily increasing number of anxious about the audience’s Covid positive cases. And here response, though it is always nice we are, and Chehre is finally to receive some positive feedback being aired in theatres across the (laughs). When I first set foot in country. the industry, it took me three Rumy Jafry, the director, credit- years to convince people to trust ed the producer of Chehre, Anand my ability as a director. And, well, Pandit, for being at his patient here I am. But I have to admit, I best and believing in the project. was glad when people reached “I have to let you know that, as a out to me with glowing reviews of director, this film was made keep- the trailer. That made me think ing in mind the audience in the- that I was on the right path and atres. I have the constant urge to that I ought to believe in myself keep doing things that I haven’t more often. I can’t wait for the done before. Part of the reason film to be released.” VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 30, 2021 sport 11 BHAVINABEN WINS HISTORIC SILVER Nishad high-jumps for Silver, Tokyo Paralympics Live from 5:00am IST EUROSPORT Vinod’s discus Bronze on hold PTI n TOKYO awarded a Silver. Another American, igh jumper Nishad Roderick Townsend, won the HKumar clinched a Silver Gold with a world record with an Asian record before jump of 2.15m. discus thrower Vinod Kumar The second Indian in the fetched a Bronze which was fray, Ram Pal, finished fifth put on hold after a protest with a best jump of 1.94m. over his disability classifica- T47 class is meant for ath- tion as India began collecting letes with a unilateral upper what is expected to be an limb impairment resulting in unprecedented haul of athlet- some loss of function at the ics medals in the Paralympics shoulder, elbow and wrist. PTI n TOKYO Games. here on Sunday. “Absolutely delighted that Deepa Malik, who is the Vinod’s classification in that Vinod’s medal stands for the Silver in T47 class before Nishad Kumar wins the Silver havinaben Patel on current president of Paralympic F52, which is for athletes now. 41-year-old BSF man Vinod, medal in Men’s High Jump Sunday became only the Committee of India (PCI), was with impaired muscle power, “There was a protest from whose father fought in the T47. He is a remarkable ath- Bsecond Indian woman to the first Indian woman to win restricted range of movement, one country or may be more 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, pro- lete with outstanding skills win a medal at the Paralympics a medal in the Paralympic limb deficiency or leg length than one, we don’t know as it duced a best throw of 19.91m and tenacity. Congratulations after she signed off with a his- Games when she had claimed difference, was done on can’t be revealed, that there to clinch a Bronze. to him,” tweeted Prime toric Silver following a 0-3 a Silver in shotput at Rio five ed para-paddlers of China, in trying to break away the stereo- August 22 by the organisers. could be issues on the classifi- The 24-member Indian Minister Narendra Modi. loss to world number one years back. her first group stage match ear- types to believe in themselves It was not clear on what cation done on Vinod before athletics team is hoping for a In Vinod’s event, also set Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in “I’m extremely delighted to lier in the week. and just go for it,” she said. grounds the classification has the start of Paralympics,” he rich haul of medals — at an Asian record while win- the women’s singles table ten- win a medal but also a bit dis- “I can only assure you that Up against an opponent, been challenged. said. least 10 — and the double suc- ning the Bronze medal. Piotr nis class 4 final here. appointed as well. I got a bit next time I meet her you will who has five Paralympic “Results of this event are “Vinod’s result, that is his cess on Sunday gave the coun- Kosewicz (20.02m) of Poland The 34-year-old Patel’s nervous,” Patel, who also see a different me. She clearly medals to her name including currently under review due to Bronze, still stands and a try enough reasons to smile and Velimir Sandor (19.98m) impressive run at the Games became the first Indian to win got the better of me and had all Gold medals in singles at classification observation in decision is unlikely to come on the National Sports Day. of Croatia won the Gold and ended with a fighting 7-11, 5- a Paralympic medal in table the shots in her book to out- Beijing and London, Patel competition. The Victory today as it is very late now. It’s Nishad, whose right hand Silver respectively. 11, 6-11 loss to Zhou, a two- tennis, was quoted as saying by smart my effort. However, this seemed to struggle in the final Ceremony has been postponed expected tomorrow,” he got cut by a grass-cutting He injured his legs while time Gold medallist, in the International Paralympic medal will go a long way and as she couldn’t execute her to the evening session of 30th added. machine at his family’s farm training after joining the BSF, women’s singles summit clash Committee. I can assure you that,” she strategy and was left to do the August,” read a statement from The 21-year-old Nishad, when he was an eight-year-old falling off a cliff in Leh that which lasted 19 minutes. Patel, a wheelchair player, said. catch up job. the Games organisers. who is a farmer’s son in boy, cleared the same height left him bed-ridden for close With this medal, Indian had also suffered a loss to Patel had missed out of the Zhou, a six-time World India’s Chef de Mission Himachal Pradesh’s Amb of 2.06m with American to a decade during which he team opened its account at the Zhou, one of the most decorat- Rio Olympics five years back Championship medallist, did- Gursharan Singh told PTI town, cleared 2.06m to win Dallas Wise who was also lost both his parents. due to some issues with her n’t allow Patel, currently ranked documents but now that she 12th in her division, to find her has claimed a medal, she feels angled returns and get into a Guj Govt to give it was a blessing in disguise. rally. “Had that not happened, Patel hoped her success will Afghan athletes make emotional arrival after secret evacuation probably I would not have help change the perception of ` been here with a medal. I want people towards disability and Tokyo: Afghanistan’s two ath- were welcomed to the athletes’ 3 crore to Patel to tell all the ladies out there create more opportunities. letes made an “extremely emo- village on Saturday night by IPC Ahmedabad: The Gujarat It said the CM has tional” arrival at the Tokyo chief Andrew Parsons and IPC Government on Sunday announced an award of `3 Paralympic Village, Games Athletes’ Council chairperson announced a `3 crore reward crore as an incentive to Patel chiefs said on Sunday, after a Chelsey Gotell, as well as the for paddler Bhavina Patel for under the state Government’s top-secret flight from Paris fol- Afghan team’s chef de mission her historic Silver medal win at ‘Divyang Khel Pratibha Bhavina wants to lowing their evacuation from Arian Sadiqi. the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Protsahan Puraskar Yojana’for Kabul. Zakia Khudadadi and The pair spent a week in Patel hails from Sundhiya making Gujarat and India Hossain Rasouli arrived in Japan Paris at a French sports ministry village in Gujarat’s Mehsana proud at the global level with meet Tendulkar ready to compete at the Games, training centre following their district. her sports skills. after leaving Taliban-controlled evacuation from Kabul. “Chief Minister Vijay Also Table Tennis PTI n NEW DELHI Tendulkar and show her Silver Afghanistan last weekend in a Sprinter Rasouli was sched- Rupani has congratulated Federation of India announced medal to the iconic cricketer. “major global operation”. uled to compete in the men’s T47 Bhavina Patel, daughter of a `31 cash reward for inning a medal at the “Bhavina wants to meet “Both athletes are here in 100m but arrived too late for Mehsana district of Gujarat, for Bhavinaben. WTokyo Paralympic Tendulkar and show the Tokyo to fulfil their dreams, Saturday’s heats. Instead, he will making the country proud by Haryana Deputy Chief Games was a dream come true medal to him. He is her idol. sending out a very strong mes- enter the T47 long jump final on her outstanding achievements Minister and TTFI President for Bhavinaben Patel and now We are trying to contact him sage of hope to many others Tuesday, while Khudadadi will in table tennis at the Dushyant Chautala announced the paddler wants to realise and fix a meeting once we around the world,” said IPC compete in the women’s taek- Paralympic Games,” the Chief the cash reward via a social another dream — meeting her return to India,” husband spokesman Craig Spence. In this image made from a video, Afghan athletes Zakia Khudadadi, left, and wondo K44 -49kg category on Minister’s Office said in a note. media post. PTI childhood idol Sachin Nikul Patel said. Khudadadi and Rasouli Hossain Rasouli arrive at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Saturday AP Thursday. AFP Controlled aggression worked for Ashwin set for return as Nagal pulls out 4 Gold medals for India Ishant could get dropped of Davis Cup tie at Asian junior boxing England in Leeds: Silverwood New Delhi: Indian tennis play- New Delhi: India’s senior-most er Sumit Nagal has withdrawn PTI n LONDON pacer Ishant Sharma may not from the country’s upcoming Wood, Woakes return; find place in the playing XI in away Davis Cup tie against ngland head coach Chris the remaining two Tests against Finland citing a hip injury and ESilverwood on Sunday said Buttler to miss 4th Test England after an indifferent has been replaced by Saketh “controlled aggression” con- London: Pacer Mark Wood show in the third match, which Myneni in the five-man squad tributed immensely to their and all-rounder Chris Woakes the visitors lost by an innings for the indoor contest on series-levelling win against India were on Sunday added to the and 76 runs. September 18-19. in the third Test, days after the England squad for the fourth Ishant’s figures of 22-0- Nagal, who had lost in the players had let their emotions get Test against India after regain- 92-0 were worst among the first round of the US Open the better of them at the Lord’s. ing full fitness while Jos Indian pacers as England Qualifiers, communicated to “Joe and I reflected on the Buttler will miss the game as scored 432 runs but more the national tennis federation Lord’s Test and thought about his wife is expecting their sec- importantly, the veteran looked AITA on Saturday that doctors New Delhi: It was Gold rush for who fizzled out after a decent what we could learn and how we ond child. jaded. have advised him not to play on India at the Asian Junior Boxing start. In another final, Gaurav could get better. And I think Wood had hurt his right Meanwhile, all-rounder the hard courts. Championships in Dubai with Saini (70kg) signed off with a there was a controlled aggression shoulder while fielding during Ravindra Jadeja’s knee scan Non-playing captain Rohit four pugilists from the country Silver medal after losing 0-5 around what they did (at the second Test at Lord’s report hasn’t revealed any sig- Rajpal and chairman of the finishing on top in the finals held Boltaev Shavkatjon of Headingley),” Silverwood said while Woakes has recovered nificant damage but off-spinner better red ball bowler than the selection committee, Nandan on Sunday. Uzbekistan. during a virtual media interac- from the heel injury that kept Ravichandran Ashwin looks Mumbaikar. Bal then discussed the replace- Rohit Chamoli (48kg), In the girls’ competition, tion. him out since July. favourite to start in the fourth But with Kohli clearly ment and agreed upon the name Bharat Joon (+81kg), Vishu Rathee picked up the Gold “The way they hit the While Jonny Bairstow Test at the Oval from Sept 2. pointing out that workload of Myneni, who last played for Rathee (girls 48kg), and Tanu medal defeating Uzbekistan’s lengths hard, the way they put will keep in Buttler’s absence, It is still not clear whether will be monitored, it remains to India in 2018 in the World (girls 52kg) notched up contrast- Bakhtiyorova Robiyakhon. the India tail under pressure and Sam Billings, who has played India will plan to go in with be seen whether the seasoned Group Play-off tie against Serbia. ing victories in their summit After her, Tanu edged past forced them to make decisions 25 ODIs and 32 T20s, has two specialist spinners but Mohammed Shami with 11 Myneni has played six Davis clashes to bag the top prize. Tomiris Myrzakul of Kazakhstan all the time. I think you can be been brought in as the reserve Ashwin, who had a great coun- wickets from 96.5 overs is rest- Cup ties for India and was part While Chamoli defeated in a split 3-2 verdict. However, aggressive in a very controlled wicketkeeper. PTI ty game for Surrey at the same ed to keep him fresh for the of the Indian squad that beat Mongolia’s Otgonbayar Muskan (46kg) had to be con- way and I think they got that difficult to stop them.” venue won’t be benched at final Test or Jasprit Bumrah. Pakistan in 2019 but did not get Tuvshinzaya in an intense final, tent with a Silver medal after right.” “We put them on the back- The coach also said there is least in this game. Bumrah has bowled the to play any match. Joon got the better of being bested by another Uzbek Asked if India’s fieriness foot and we kept the pressure on, a possibility that in-form pacers In case of Ishant going maximum overs among Indian Myneni thus joins, Prajnesh Kazakhstan’s Yerdos Sharipbek Ganieva Gulsevar in a closely- drops if they are put under pres- so you know, it shows what we James Anderson and Ollie out, the choice would again be pacers (108 overs) taking 14 Gunneswaran (156), Ramkumar 5-0 to finish on top. fought bout. sure like they were at Leeds, the can do. The guys executed the Robinson could be rested for the between Umesh Yadav and wickets. The pacer is expected Ramanathan (204), Rohan Chamoli rallied after losing India have already won six head coach said: “The key is to gameplan very well. It shows fourth Test, starting September Shardul Thakur. to play most games for Bopanna (46 in doubles) and the opening round to prevail 3- Bronze medals in the junior get on top of them because we once you put people on the 2, as part of workload manage- Shardul with his better Mumbai Indians in the IPL and Divij Sharan (83 in doubles) in 2 in the hard-fought contest. event and on Monday, 15 Indian know they are a very good backfoot, the pressure gets and ment with both having played batting abilities has his nose is very important member of the team that will take on host Joon, on the other hand, boxers will fight for Gold in the team. Once they get on top it’s we can get into them.” three on the trot. ahead but Umesh is certainly a the T20 World Cup team. PTI at indoor hard courts. PTI easily out-maneuvered his rival, youth event. PNS Djoker chases calendar-year Slam Osaka aims for treble AFP n NEW YORK She pulled out of the Sabalenka in the semi-finals. AFP n NEW YORK US Open (Day 1) French Open after being fined Barty, in her 83rd consec- Live from 8:30pm IST efending champion for not talking to reporters utive week atop the world op-ranked Novak Djokovic STAR SPORTS SELECT 1 & 2 Ivashka wins Winston-Salem Open title DNaomi Osaka seeks her after her first match and then rankings, has rolled to wins at Twill try to complete the third US Open title in four skipped Wimbledon but Wimbledon and Cincinnati, first calendar-year men’s sin- Los Angeles: Ilya Ivashka of the season and claim his tries at the year’s final Grand spoke with the media after putting her on best form gles Grand Slam in 52 years became the first Belarusian first ATP title. Slam with top-ranked matches in her US Open entering the Flushing and become the all-time men’s since 2003 to win an ATP “It was a dream Wimbledon winner Ashleigh tuneup at Cincinnati. Meadows fortnight. leader in Slam titles by captur- title, steamrolling Sweden’s week. An amazing tour- Barty leading a host of rivals. Osaka, ranked third, will An impressive collection ing the US Open. Mikael Ymer 6-0, 6-2 on nament,” said Ivashka. “I What’s uncertain is open this year in of 20-something rivals among Not since Rod Laver in Saturday in the final of the was waiting for this for whether New York will New York against the world’s top 10 will take 1969 has the feat been achieved Winston-Salem Open. so long.” see Osaka rediscover Czech Marie aim at the trophy. and the chance at tennis histo- The 27-year-old The last the dominant form Bouzkova. The group includes Czech ry has fueled Djokovic’s fire to Ivashka dropped just Belarusian to that saw her win the Osaka could Barbora Krejcikova, the finish the 2021 sweep. two points on his win an ATP past two Grand meet Coco French Open champion; sec- “I know how big of an serve in the lopsided title was Max Slam events she Gauff in the ond-ranked Wimbledon opportunity is in front of me,” match, needing just Mirnyi in played to the fin- fourth round, semi-finalist Sabalenka; the Serbian star said. “I’m very 55 minutes to win 2003 in ish. Ukraine’s fifth-seeded Wimbledon runner-up motivated to play my best ten- the shortest final Rotterdam. The 23-year-old Elina Svitolina in the Karolina Pliskova of the Czech nis. I’m hugely inspired and Japanese star lit the quarter-finals and Republic; Sofia Kenin, the motivated by that, no doubt.” flame in the Belarus sec- 2020 Australian Open winner; Five past champions won’t That leaves the main Alexander Zverev. “It’s really fortunate for me done only by Australian Laver Olympic caul- ond seed Canada’s Bianca Andreescu, be in the field when the show- obstacles in Djokovic’s path to The 34-year-old has not and incredible that it’s all in 1962 and 1969 and dron at the Aryna the 2019 US Open winner down begins on Monday on a 21st career Slam crown as a dropped a Grand Slam match coming together in the same American Don Budge in 1938. Tokyo Games, who skipped last year’s event; the hardcourts at Flushing set of rising 20-something tal- this year, beating Medvedev in year,” Djokovic said. “That’s After opening against a but has played 2020 French Open champi- Meadows, with Roger Federer, ents trying to build their tro- the Australian Open final, something that I didn’t expect qualifier, Djokovic could face only two on Iga Swiatek of Poland Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, phy hauls — second-ranked Tsitsipas in the French Open but I always dream of achiev- sixth seed Berrettini in a quar- matches since and Tokyo Olympic Juan Martin del Potro and Daniil Medvedev, third-ranked final and Italy’s Matteo ing the biggest things in ter-final, Zverev in a semi- Japan ahead of Bronze medalist Svitolina. 2020 winner Dominic Thiem Stefanos Tsitsipas and fourth- Berrettini in the Wimbledon sport.” final and Medvedev or the Open. absent due to injuries. ranked Olympic champion final. The men’s Slam has been Tsitsipas in the final. 12

Vijayawada | Monday August 30, 2021 tollywood KEERTHYKEERTHY SURESHSURESH BELIEVESBELIEVES ININ THETHE POWERPOWER OFOF Vishal is Samanyudu ctor Vishal who cele- Tamil in AL Vijay’s Devi 2 and is brated his birthday on currently acting alongside Ravi Sunday announced the Teja in Khiladi. title of his next film Samanyudu has music by Yuvan A being made in three Shankar Raja, while SUSTAINABLESUSTAINABLE languages Telugu, Balasubramaniam is handling the Tamil and Malayalam. The mak- cinematography. ers also released the first look Meanwhile, the actor chose a poster of the film titled simple yet heart touching way to Samanyudu. Helmed by debutant celebrate his birthday. Thu Pa Saravanan, the film’s story The actor visited a welfare asso- BEAUTYBEAUTY revolves around a common man ciation and celebrated his birth- who fights the biased government day by cutting the cake and host- thing that was heartwarming to see is nature healing system and urges people to sup- ing a lunch for the elderly and the which makes me believe in how much we as con- port him in the fight. The actor children there. sumers are damaging the nature. Every step counts, himself is producing the film On the other side, Vishal will doesn’t it!,” adds the Miss India fame. She also men- under his banner Vishal Film also be seen playing the lead role tioned that everyone now understands the need of Factory in all three languages. The in Enemy. using natural skincare products over chemical prod- film, an action entertainer, has He also has a film with Karthik ucts which will inspire ‘Hyderabadis’ to also take the Super Hit song girl Dimple Thangavelu and Thupparivaalan 2 subtle shift. Hayathi as the leading lady. for which the actor will shoot “Apart from the products being high performing, Dimple Hayathi was last seen in later this year. they also have great fragrance to them. Quite luring I must say,” she laughed out loud. To know more intricate details about the new launch in the city, we also had the founder of ‘Bhoomitra’ say something to us on the subject of sustainable beauty, “Bhoomitra’s concoctions and ingredients are unique and uncontaminated which is our strongest asset. My prime area of interest is to create conscious brands in the city. When we launched the previous start-up with Shilpa Reddy too, I have been getting requests from consumers asking for natural skincare alternatives and that is when the idea of Bhoomitra originated. We saw Keerthy’s sincere interest in using natural ingredients for her skin and that’s how she came onboard. When I discussed the idea with her, she jumped right in!” SHIKHA DUGGAL initiative like this blended for the benefits of our Pushing the right moves for a sustainable lifestyle in own skins seems to be like the right pick for Keerthy the city, Keerthy Suresh is here to tell you how to be in the city! tender onto your skin! ot long ago, many of us started to learn “As we are not using any chemical rich products Meanwhile, on the work front apart from starring about sustainable and safe beauty prod- and restricting to only innate elements, it will cause opposite Mahesh Babu in Sarkaru Vaari Paata, the ucts. Earlier which was thought to be just no damage to the mother earth. Every little step of latest buzz is that she has also been approached to Rashmika wraps a fashion trend, today is being taken seri- ours will lead towards healing of mother Earth. As play the character of Kriti Sanon in the remake of N ously and how. As an actress, even much as the pandemic was very stressful, the one the recently released film on Netflix titled Mimi! Keerthy Suresh deals with makeup and Mission Majnu shoot all the skincare stash on a daily routine. Therefore, this Tollywood actress thought of why not collabo- ctress Rashmika Association Media). rating for sustainable and natural product label titled Mandanna who is Malhotra took to Instagram as ‘Bhoomitra’ along with one of the city’s known making her stories and shared a picture of entrepreneur Kanthi Dutt and is encouraging a very Bollywood debut the duo. “You’re a trooper. It’s noble cause of not hurting the planet earth. To know A with Mission Majnu, been an absolute pleasure, thank more about this partnership The Pioneer exclusively co-starring Sidharth you, see you soon,” wrote the got in touch with the actress. “I believe in the power Malhotra has Shershaah star. of natural ingredients and personally I have always wrapped up shooting for the To which, Mandanna replied, depended on natural skincare rituals. The ideology film, announced the actress on “Sid you’ve been the sweetest... of Kanthi and Shilpa Reddy resonated with me and Sunday. The official Twitter han- Truly had a blast working with that is how I’ve become a part of Bhoomitra. Pure, dle of RSVP, the banner behind you. You are awesome. The plea- natural, no artificial colors or chemicals are what the film, shared a picture of the sure is all mine.” sustainability in skincare means to me! Not only actor from the set announcing Mandanna will be seen unadulterated native ingredients but also packaging the wrap. essaying a pivotal role in plays a huge part for a natural product. It’s self-right- “Blessing your feed with her Mission Majnu, an espionage eous to say that even the packaging is sustainable,” infectious smile. It’s a picture thriller that chronicles the jour- reflects one of the leading actresses of south-cinema. wrap for our cutie patootie, ney of a RAW agent who heads We are all in some gloomy times, still fighting a pan- @iamRashmika on the sets of India’s covert operation on demic and struggling to keep up with natural #MissionMajnu,” the tweet read. Pakistani soil. Penned by calamities hitting our planet sometimes but there is The film, which is the debut Parveez Shaikh and Aseem no desperate time than now when our planet, our directorial venture of ad film- Arrora of Bell Bottom fame and environment need us more than ever before and an maker Shantanu Bagchi, is pro- Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana duced by Ronnie Screwvala of writer Sumit Batheja, the film RSVP, and Amar Butala and also stars Sharib Hashmi and Garima Mehta (Guilty By Kumud Mishra. Nagarjuna’s next titled The Ghost ctor Nagarjuna Chaitanya wrote, “Happy Akkineni cele- birthday to my King @iamna- brated his 62nd garjuna .. so looking forward birthday on to sharing the screen with you A Sunday with again! To great health and wishes pouring happiness always .. thank you from every corner of the for being you !! Lots of love country. (sic).” The actor has teamed up Chaitanya will be sharing with Praveen Sattaru for his screen space with his father next and there has been a lot once again in Bangarraju and of buzz around that film. the actor can’t wait for On his birthday, the film’s the film to hit the- Kriti Sanon on her production house Sree atres. Venkateswara Cinemas LLP Nagarjuna took to Twitter and revealed will also be seen the title in a motion poster. in the fantasy The film that has Kajal adventure journey in film industry Aggarwal as the leading lady Brahmastra, has been titled The Ghost, the produced by makers announced. Karan riti Sanon that your journey should ing my way and mark I “Unlocking the surprise. Johar. who made have an upward curve and have always been a thinker Presenting the much awaited her a graph it shouldn’t go so I tend to think and Title poster of King @iamna- Tollywood stagnant at any point. question a lot. I want to garjuna’s #TheGhost. Wishing K debut with There should be some- learn.” Kriti is also a “quick you a very happy birthday,” Mahesh thing that you are con- learner” and says she wrote Kajal Aggarwal. Babu-starrer One stantly learning and grow- wants to grow. The film is produced by Nenokkadine, has estab- ing and I am not from a The actress said, “I want Narayan Das K Narang, lished a name for herself film background and I to become better than Puskur Ram Mohan Rao and in the cinema industry in didn’t think of becoming what I am already doing Sharrath Marar. just seven years. The an actor for the longest and that has always been a The Ghost is reportedly actress who will next be time.” driving force for me. I am under production in seen in Prabhas’ starrer The 31-year-old actress, just happy to see that I Hyderabad. Adipurush does not want who secured a degree in have learned a lot more Meanwhile, the actor’s elder to stop as she says she is Electronics and about my craft. son, Naga Chaitanya took to not satisfied with where Telecommunication I know a lot more emo- Twitter to unveil the first look she is and is sure that there Engineering, added, “I am tions and acting as a of his father as Bangarraju. is still a lot more inside of an engineer, who hap- process of a craft of mine.” Sharing the post, Naga her to discover. pened to find her luck in “I am not satisfied with Speaking about her acting and found what she where I am, I am sure that journey so far, Kriti said, “I is meant to do. With there is still a lot more think my journey has been Dimpy (her character in inside me to discover. So, very fruitful and I believe Heropanti), I was still find- that is what is exciting.”