Follow us on: RNI No. TELENG/2018/76469 @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer Established 1864 Published From OPINION 6 MONEY 8 SPORTS 12 DELHI LUCKNOW A NEW AIR BNP PARIBAS SEES 9PC KOHLI TO BE BHOPAL RAIPUR CHANDIGARH QUALITY AGENDA GROWTH FOR SENSEX IN ’20 BACK AT NO 3 BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN *LATE CITY VOL. 2 ISSUE 97 HYDERABAD, FRIDAY JANUARY 17, 2020; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable BUNNY EYES FOR PAN-INDIA APPEAL { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com KTR 2.0 WILL BE STRICTER MHA asks NIA to probe AFTER POLLS case of arrested JK DSP „ Implementing Municipal PNS n NEW DELHI The NIA has been Major terror The Union home ministry has credited with breaking Act a challenge asked the NIA to initiate the the nexus between process of probing the case of stone pelters and attack averted „ Will sack lax civic officials suspended Jammu and separatists in Jammu PNS n NEW DELHI Kashmir Police deputy super- NAVEENA GHANATE CONFIDENT OF intendent Davinder Singh, who and Kashmir A major attack by the Jaish-e- n HYDERABAD WINNING GHMC ELECTIONS was caught in south Kashmir Mohammed terror group has while ferrying two militants to been averted in Srinagar ahead Minister K T Rama "Next 4 years there are no BJP should focus more on economy and Jammu last weekend, officials Jammu and Kashmir, were of Republic Day, Srinagar Rao has declared that people elections. I will be focusing on less on other parties, religion and issues said on Thursday. present during the prelimi- police said on Thursday. will see him take "drastic administration to see percep- which may not impact day-to-day life of the The formal notification of nary questioning of Singh and Authorities said they have measures, even going to the tible change. Patna pragati handing over the case to the three others -- Naveed Babu, a arrested five terror suspects in extent of dismissing a few has to be implemented on par common man. They should worry more National Investigation Agency self-styled district commander this connection and recovered people from service" during with Palle pragati. Job char- about where India's economy is headed. (NIA) is expected to be issued Davinder Singh of banned terror outfit Hizbul a major haul of explosives his second stint as Municipal ter has been defined. If the by the ministry soon, an offi- Mujahideen, his associate Atif from their possession. The Minister considering that his metrics have not been fol- cial privy to the development case. The NIA has been cred- Ahmed and a lawyer, Irfan suspects were identified as biggest challenge would be lowed, Mayor or Chairperson elections in some seats is URBAN LUNG SPACES said. ited with breaking the nexus Ahmad Mir, who has been Aijaz Ahmed Sheikh, Umar enforcement of the revised can also be removed. As for repeating again. BJP and Necessary formalities are between stone pelters and sep- named as an active overground Hameed Sheikh, Imtiyaz municipal act. GHMC elections, it is just Congress, despite their We have created 25 urban being completed in Jammu as aratists in Jammu and Kashmir. worker for terror groups by Ahmed Chikla, Sahil Farooq Speaking to media on another corporation. We have rhetoric and posturing, make lung spaces. Even in well as in Delhi before the Some NIA members, posted police. Gojri and Naseer Ahmed Mir, Thursday, KTR said, "(Let's confidence that we will win it very evident that they are Mahabunagar we created probe agency takes over the in the Union Territory of Continued on Page 3 all residents of Hazratbal. say,) one of my own officers GHMC. That's why I say colluding in many places. In Mayuri Park. The situation is Gadwal, Jagtial, Nizamabad, such that people from We have inte- Karimnagar, Vemulawada, Hyderabad are going for Narayanpet, Adilabad and a recreation to the 50-acre India to invite rnal democracy few other places they are dis- park, which has ziplining, IUML moves SC for stay on CAA in the TRS. We are tributing seats among them- adventure tourism and other Imran Khan for selves. They have tacit under- facilities. We have made PNS n NEW DELHI so decentralized standing as they can't fight good start when it comes to It sought from the that 100 MLAs have TRS alone. lung spaces, but lot more is SCO summit The Indian Union Muslim top court stay on the got B-forms which to be done. Around PNS n NEW DELHI League (IUML), the first peti- notification dated Hyderabad, Medchal, tioner to move the Supreme they are distributing REDUCED POWER January 10, bringing CHARGES Maheshwaram and Pakistan PM Imran Khan will Court against the Citizenship Rajendranagar constituen- be invited to India to attend Amendment Act (CAA), filed the CAA into force "in In Telangana every town cies, there are many lung the SCO heads of government an application on Thursday or employees disobeys law or there is no election for 4 has zero power issue. Prior to spaces. meeting when New Delhi seeking stay on the operation the interest of gets caught or does something years. We will train officials hosts it later this year, the gov- of the legislation which came justice" out of ordinary or corruption; and elected representatives on ernment said today. All eight into force on January 10. earlier, the system was you vidhulu and nidhilu (roles Every town in members and four observer In another application, the government to recommend could suspend him/her and and funds) along with conse- TS achieved states of SCO will be invited IUML has sought direction to the names of 40,000 illegal operation of the notification the person would come back quences. ODF status. Our for the regional summit. the Centre to clarify its posi- migrants to the Centre who dated January 10, issued by the in 6 months seeking re- "India will be hosting the tion on National Register of can be granted citizenship Union of India directing the employment. This time you CITIZENSHIP LAWS goal is to achieve heads of government summit Citizens (NRC) and National under the amended Act. coming into force of the pro- will be seeing me taking dras- ODF++. By March- later this year...All eight Population Register (NPR). It sought from the top court visions of the Citizenship tic measures, even going to NRC guidelines or any sort of end we will build members and four observer The Kerala-based political stay on the notification dated Amendment Act, 2019 from the extent of dismissing a few direction has not been sent states and other internation- party filed the intervention January 10, bringing the CAA January 10 till the such time people from service. The act from Centre to any state. For FSTPS in all ULBs al dialogue partners will be application in the writ petition into force "in the interest of jus- the present writ is pending actually supports. This is not NRC, NPR we didn't get any invited...," spokesperson against CAA and referred to tice". before the court," it said. something new in the act; official communiqué from cen- Raveesh Kumar said. the decision of Uttar Pradesh "Pass orders staying the Continued on Page 3 the formation of Telangana, IMPLEMENTATION OF each and every municipality Only TRS could had to shell out significant MUNICIPAL ACT BIGGEST MUNICIPAL CHAIRPERSON, MAYORS ELECTION field candidat- chunk of its money for street- CHALLENGE ED arrests Leonia light maintenance. After for- es in every division. mation, we have replaced The new Municipal Act, resorts MD in loan Congress and BJP 3,75 000 streetlights with unlike any other piece of leg- couldn’t even find LEDs, barring Hyderabad, as islation in the country, follows TRS ex-officio members fraud case candidates in 700+ a result there is 35-40 percent self certification system - in savings. In Hyderabad we line with TS-IPASS which is PNS n HYDERABAD wards/divisions replaced 4 lakh streetlights. TS-bPASS. If it is a layout or to call the shots All together we replaced near- plot above 75 yards, it will be The officials of Enforcement ly 8 lakh streetlights in approved in 21 days. Directorate (ED) have arrest- even the erstwhile municipal tral government. When the Telangana which has resulted The rejection or shortfall „ TRS has 148 ex-officio members, friendly party ed Leonia Resorts MD act gave an option for dis- issue comes up, the Chief in 35-40percent savings. will be notified in 7 days by GS Chakravarthy Raju and missal from service. But it was Minister will deliberate and our officials and by 22 day it AIMIM has 10 „ Congress has just 10 and BJP six AV Prasad under Prevention rarely used. Suspension is line would be made known. Just would be of Money Laundering Act in temporary, due to service because Kerala has decided to deemed PNS n HYDERABAD officio members, comprising 1 Rs 1,768 crore loan fraud case. rules and charter and they reject NRC, TRS is not bound approval. MLA, 1 MLC and 4 MPs. The investigation was initiat- seek re-employment". by it. We are secular party and Continued Telangana Rashtra Samiti If the contest for the posts of ed under PMLA (Prevention He said, "In serious we will not accept exclusion of on Page 2 MLAs, MPs and MLCs are municipal chairperson, vice- of Money Laundering Act) offences, I would go to the Muslims. going to call the shots in the chairperson, mayor and deputy based on the FIR registered by extent of dismissing people, election of municipal chairper- mayor happens to be neck and CBI Bangalore Banking not because I have grudge, BJP AND CONGRESS son/mayor of a municipal cor- neck, the vote of an ex-officio Securities and Fraud Cell. CBI not because I want to prove to poration as well as vice-chair- member will be very crucial at had registered FIR on the be a tough boy; I just want to ARE COLLUDING person and deputy mayors by the first general body meeting complaint of Bank of Baroda, make sure that the Act is The collusion we virtue of their status as ex-offi- 105 MLAs, 34 MLCs and 9 of the new civic body. Hyderabad against GS C implemented in toto sincere- saw in the Lok Sabha cio members considering that MPs. The election of municipal Raju, LMIPHL and others for ly so that both ends of bargain the pink party has the highest Its friendly party AIMIM chairperson, vice-chairperson, Bank Fraud. The key allegation - employees and citizens number of MLAs, MPs and has 10 ex-officio members, mayor and deputy mayor will against the accused is that they should feel equally responsi- No two municipalities are MLCs. comprising 7 MLAs, 2 MLCs be indirect in that they are had siphoned off hundreds of ble. Dismissal from service alike. Siricilla is vastly diffe- No opposition party in the and one MP. elected by ward members and crores of loan funds sanc- will also have prosecution. It state stands anywhere near The opposition Congress corporators by voice vote. The tioned by a consortium of is not to scare, but to see the rent from adjacent Karimnagar... TRS in terms of the number of has just 10 ex-officio members, ex-officio members will also banks to Leo Meridian change, such things are need- That is why we have local ex-officio members. comprising 6 MLAs, 1 MLC exercise their right to vote in Infrastructure Projects & ed". manifestos, based on local issues TRS has a total of 148 ex- and 3 MPs. these elections. Hotels Limited (LMIPHL). officio members, comprising The BJP has a mere 6 ex- Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2

TODAY MALWARE ALERT ALMANAC I-T sleuths raid India plans law to protect foreign investors Month & Paksham: Windows file Paush & Krishna Paksha „ AP govt decision on renewable energy projects raised questions on contract obligation Panchangam Rashmika’s house executing LALALA „ India is entangled in more than 20 overseas arbitration cases - the most against any country Tithi : Saptami: 07:27 am PNS n BENGALURU Tax authorities are investigat- Institutional investors not preferring India after AP's experience Astami: 05:32 am (Next Day) ing whether or not Rashmika infostealer „ Nakshatram: Chitra: 01:12 am (Next Day) Income-Tax department Mandanna has paid taxes pro- Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start sleuths of raided the portionate to her income. PNS n HYDERABAD REUTERS n NEW DELHI named as the proposal is not any important work) residence of beauty is one public, and is still being Rahukalam: 11:02 am- 12:26 pm Rashmika Mandanna — who among the very few actresses A latest file named 'LALALA India is planning a new law to assessed by different ministries Yamagandam: 03:12 pm – 04:35 pm is currently basking in the suc- to enter Tollywood’s Rs 100 infostealer' on Windows safeguard foreign investment and regulators. cess of — crore club in such a short computer is capable of steal- by speeding up dispute resolu- Foreign investors have high- Varjyam: 10:04 am - 11:35 am over suspected tax evasion. span of time and is one ing login information from tion, aiming to attract more lighted the enforcement of 07:00 pm - 08:07 am According to reports, of the most popular listed applications such as capital from overseas to boost contracts as one of their biggest Gulika: 08:16 am - 09:39 am the I-T department offi- and highest paid Google Chrome and stuttering domestic growth, concerns, said the second offi- Good Time: (to start any important work) cers on Thursday morn- actresses in Telugu Microsoft Outlook. said sources. cial, adding that improving Amritakalam: 07:09 pm - 08:40 pm ing raided Rashmika and Kannada cine- LALALA infostealer is a In a 40-page initial draft, on this front would also reduce Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:03 pm - 12:48 pm Mandanna’s residence ma industry. batch script, which takes India's finance ministry has litigation for the government. in Virajpet. Over 10 Rashmika made help of PowerShell to steal proposed appointing a media- While investors can still rely HYDERABAD officers landed at her her acting debut in and send victim's data to the tor and setting up fast-track on the existing legal system to WEATHER residence, as per Kannada movie server. courts to settle disputes settle disputes, it often takes Kannada news chan- in Detected by SonicWall between investors and the gov- several years for cases to be Forecast: Clear with periodic clouds nels. 2016. In 2017 she RTDMI™ engine, the mal- ernment, one of the sources decided or settled. Temp: 29/17 The raids were starred in two ware usually processes the said. Investors previously had an Humidity: 61% reportedly made in commercially suc- data on victim's machine to "The idea is to attract and tion," said the official. recently after some state gov- option to take India to interna- Sunrise: 06.49 connection with cessful films, extract very precise informa- promote foreign investment, The draft proposal is aimed ernments decided to review tional arbitration courts under Sunset: 06.02 suspected tax eva- and tion, which is sent to the but a major issue for investors at diffusing investor mistrust approved projects, or threat- bilateral investment treaties Current Weather Conditions Updated January 16, 2020 5:00 PM sion. It is reported Chamak. malware server. is enforcement of contracts around the sanctity of agree- ened to cancel contracts. (BITs) the government had that the Income- Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 2 and speedy dispute resolu- ments, which has worsened Both officials declined to be agreed with dozens of nations. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JANUARY 17, 2020 hyderabad 02 Discoms' dues to power FESTIVE FERVOUR producers on the rise PNS n HYDERABAD To wriggle out of Bills payable to various power producers by the power distri- the accumulated bution companies increased to losses, discoms Rs 11,115.28 crore from Rs 11,000 crore till September last have been year while bills payable to the seeking govt’s distribution companies by var- nod to mobilise ious organisations stood at Rs 8,426 crore. Of the Rs 8,426 Rs 5,000 crore Prabhala bandlu head towards the Koththakonda jatara in Warangal urban district on Thursday. Kothakonda Jatara or Kothakonda Veerabhadra Swamy Brahmotsavam is crore, power bills owed by var- through bonds, a festival celebrated during Makar Sankranti in Warangal Photo: B Srinivas ious government departments constitute 90 per cent of the sum. but no decision The implementation of let- has been ter of credit since August 1 last crore through bonds for over Southern Power Distribution taken yet Cong lodges year, the distribution compa- one and half years, but no deci- Company is put at 39 paise, Cong ‘Vision-2020' document nies are making payments sion has been taken yet. Also, while it is only 13 paise under complaint every month to keep their they have been urging the the Northern Power head above water. However, the government to allocate Rs Distribution Company limited. it rose to 58 paise by May 2018. against Owaisi accumulated dues remain 3,000 crore to enable them to The revision of power tariff By October of 2018, the loss promises slaughter houses more or less unsettled. come out of financial difficul- appears to be inevitable in the slightly reduced to 39 paise per PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD To wriggle out of the accu- ties, but the funds are not yet new financial year to reduce unit. The distribution compa- mulated losses, the discoms released. the accumulated losses. nies sustained Rs 280 crore loss The Telangana Congress has Congress senior leader and have been seeking the govern- While the loss per unit The loss per unit was six in 2017 and Rs 2,507 crore in released its Vision-2020 docu- TPCC Election Commission ment nod to mobilise Rs 5,000 under the limits of the paise per unit in May 2017 and 2018. ment for the upcoming munic- Coordination Committee ipal elections. The document, chairman Marri Shashidhar prepared by former MLC Reddy on Thursday lodged a Magam Ranga Reddy and his complaint with the State TRS ex-officio team, assured that the Congress Election Commission (SEC) Those opposing CAA are would set up slaughter houses alleging that the AIMIM members with state-of-the -art facilities president and Hyderabad MP in all municipalities besides 23 Asaduddin Owaisi violated to call the... other facilities if it wins in ensu- election model code of con- enemies of country: MP ing local body elections. duct. "Take money from Continued from page 1 On Thursday, TPCC chief N Congress but vote for me," he PNS n HYDERABAD Uttam Kumar Reddy released TPCC president N Uttam Kumar Reddy addressing the press conference at Gandhi quoted Owaisi as saying in If a municipality is either Vision-2020 document for Bhavan in Hyderabad on Thursday his complaint to the State Allaying confusion on wholly or partly included in municipal elections along with Election Commission. Marri Citizenship Amendment Act the constituency of an MLA AICC official spokesperson said that this is violative of the (CAA), former Union Minister or MP or MLC, the con- Dasoju Sravan at Gandhi The Congress, in its vision document, Model Code of Conduct. He and Lok Sabha MP Dr Mahesh cerned people's representative Bhavan. Addressing Congress prepared by MLC Magam Ranga urged SEC to book a case Sharma branded those who will automatically become party leaders and workers in a against him and issue notice opposing CAA as enemies of an ex-officio member. Should live interaction programme on Reddy, assured to set up slaughter to him. Marri also attached the country. Addressing a press there be more than one Facebook on Thursday, Uttam houses with state-of-the-art facilities video clipping of Asaduddin's conference at BJP state office municipality and/or munic- said that the TRS has no right to recent speech at Sangareddy here, Sharma, representing ipal corporation in a given seek votes as the State govern- in all the municipalities if it wins along with press clippings' Gotham Budh Nagar Lok constituency, the MP or MLA ment has failed to provide drink- in ensuing local body elections links with is complaint. Sabha constituency in Noida, or MLC concerned should ing water in municipal areas said CAA is meant to provide exercise his or her choice to through Mission Bhagiratha. citizenship to Hindu minori- former Union Minister and Lok Sabha MP Dr Mahesh Sharma addressing the become a member of any one He reminded that Chief scheme. However, he said the Further the TPCC chief said ties of three Islamic neighbor- media in Hyderabad on Thursday civic body. After getting elect- Minister K. Chandrashekhar scheme proved to be a failure that the manifesto would be ing countries who faced reli- ed as an MP or MLA, he or Rao, in December 2014, had as people in many municipal- released in all districts on Friday gion persecution and living in wishers of the country and to the minorities who faced she should inform the con- announced in Assembly that ities and corporations did not by the DCCs concerned. He India as illegal migrants. The they wanted to create hurdles religion persecution in cerned municipal commis- TRS would not seek votes if his get the promised safe drinking advised them to hold press con- CAA is not to take citizenship in the way of development of neighboring Islamic coun- sioner of his willingness to government failed to provide water through taps. Therefore, ference after releasing the man- of Indians irrespective of reli- the country. tries and later the task was become an ex-officio mem- drinking water through taps to he said TRS has no moral ifesto. He said the manifesto gion. He affirmed that 130 Sharma said CAA is not a pushed ahead by former ber. Alternatively, the MP or all households in the State right to seek people's votes in would be released in all crore people of the country are new law. Even former Prime Prime Minister Ataj Bihari MLA can inform the con- through Mission Bhagiratha municipal elections. Assembly segments on Saturday. Indians and there is no threat Ministers Jawahar Lal Nehru Vajpayee and Lal Krishna cerned municipal commis- to citizenship of any Indian. and Manmohan Singh had Advani. Now sioner within 30 days of hold- Referring to confusion cre- defended providing citizen- finally Prime Miniter ing elections to municipali- ated among people by ship to persecuted Hindus of Narendra Modi and Home ties. MLCs elected from ED arrests Leonia resorts Congress and other opposition Pakistan, Afghanistan and Minister Amit Shah dared to ULBs constituency or under parties, the former union Bangladesh. But they don't implement the law after the MLAs' quota or from Minister, who visited state BJP dare to implement it. In the Parliament passed it. Modi Teachers' constituency will be MD in loan fraud case office, said opposition should history of BJP, the duo Shyam government has taken coura- nominated by Governor as an Continued from page 1 investigation into the affairs of play a constructive role rather Prasad Mukherji and Deen geous decision like GST, ex-officio member of any the company from its inception. than destruction. He said those Dayal Upadhyay initiated the abrogation of 370, solution of municipality in the limits of ED has found credible evi- opposing CAA are not well- work to provide citizenship Ayodhya issue, he said. their constituency. Earlier on December 12, dence that a well-planned con- 2019, ED attached assets worth spiracy was executed by G S C Rs 250 crore of the accused Raju along with his associates under PMLA. at LMIPHL to defraud the Simple file on It is alleged that LMIPHL Banks. Will be strict minister after polls and GSC Raju had fraudu- ED also alleged that Raju Windows executing Legislative Council chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy paying tributes to Jaipal lently taken a principal loan created more than 33 shell Continued from page 1 Reddy’s potrait at Necklace Road on Thursday amount of approximately Rs companies and created bogus LALALA infostealer 700 crore from a consortium share capital and share premi- The rejection or shortfall will of Banks and then defaulted um book entries in the balance Continued from page 1 be notified in 7 days by officials on the same. Subsequently, sheets of LMIPHL with the and by 22 day it would be Leaders recall Jaipal CBI registered two more FIRs help of complicit Chartered This is yet another classic deemed approval. On 22nd against G S C Raju, LMIPHL Accountants. “By using bogus instance of malware authors' day you will receive letter cer- and Others. CBI has already capital equity, bonus shares using simple but very effec- tified by Town Planning Reddy's services filed two charge sheets taken on fake balance tive approaches to stay low Officer and Municipal against them, and CBI arrest- sheets,Raju and his family and steal user's data. Debasish Commissioner accepted by PNS n HYDERABAD mer Minister G Chinna Reddy ed GSC Raju earlier in 2018. came to own 95 percent of the Mukherjee, VP, Regional banks. The Municipal Act is and others paid floral tributes The total outstanding amount company without investing Sales -APAC at SonicWall, going to be strict, when it Legislative Council chairman to Jaipal Reddy's portrait at payable to all the Banks as of any real personal money. The says, "The New Age mantra comes to deviations. The Gutha Sukhender Reddy stat- Necklace Road on Thursday on today is Rs 1,768 crore. ED entire hotel project, though stresses that Data is the new Government has permission to ed that former Union Minister the occasion of Jaipal Reddy's has been investigating the grossly overvalued in the bal- oil and this is encouraging levy penalty of 25 times for late S Jaipal Reddy was the rea- 78th birth anniversary. entire loan fraud of Rs 1,768 ance sheets, was built from cyber-attackers to get innov- under-assessing property. son for having Hyderabad in Speaking on the occasion, crore. only a portion of the sanc- ative in their approach to steal separate Telangana state. "One Congress MPs N Uttam Kumar During the investigation, ED tioned loan which in turn data. They are going beyond GHMC IS NOT ORDER OF THE SCB SHOULD BE MERGED can't forget the interest showed Reddy and Komatireddy collected documents from CBI, were illegally obtained and regular methods and using administered because lot of by the Jaipal Reddy in achiev- Venkat Reddy urged the TRS IT Department, GST which he was not eligible to get unsuspecting yet popular DAY power and money is being del- I am for merger of SCB into ing Telangana state," he said government to name former Department, ROC, SRO, and the rest of the loan platforms such as Google I believe that if you have to egated. Assume Hyderabad is GHMC. With Cantonment func- reminding Jaipal Reddy's Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy's Banks, Forensic Auditors and amount was siphoned off” Chrome and Microsoft administer better you should made 3-4 corporations, there tioning its own way, there is lot of efforts as a Union Minister in name after Palamuru- has conducted an extensive said the officials. Outlook as the launch-pad to have more corporations - size would need to be a lot of syn- disillusionment among people. I got bringing the Metro Rail to Rangareddy Lift Irrigation pro- prowl on unsuspecting users.” of GHMC is so huge that it chrony. We are focused on feedback from people to merge it or Hyderabad city. He said that ject. Reminding the services of shouldn't be administrated as implementing Municipal Act make it another ULB. People are not Jaipal Reddy is a role model to Jaipal Reddy, Uttam said that HYDERABAD one. Consider Greater Tokyo very efficiently and that will be happy with the status quo, but ball the present political leaders. Reddy's speeches in Parliament Authority, it has 23 wards; each the biggest challenge in 2020. is in Delhi court. Friction between Gutha Sukhender Reddy, increased the reputation of BULLION RATES of them is viable and self We don't want to go for early SCB and us, the government, is not former Chief Minister K Telangana state. He said that GOLD administrative unit. Behemoths polls for GHMC and anyhow helping people. They can still have Rosaiah, MPs - Uttam and Jaipal Reddy was a disciplined like GHMC are not order of the they (Congress) will go to court the military areas, but civilian areas Komatireddy, former PCC and values based person in pol- ` 39,940 (10 gm) day. Any large town is well to stop. should not be affected. Chief V Hanumantha Rao, for- itics. ` 400 SILVER ` 46,200(1kg) ` 700 ‘Eat 7 meals a week, just dinner,' says twitter CEO

CHICKEN PNS n SAN FRANCISCO him "stay sharper". "During RATES `/KG In an YouTube interview with Wired on the day, I feel so much more In an update to his eccentric focused. You have this very Dressed/With Skin `155 food habits, Twitter CEO Jack Wednesday, Dorsey who follows focused point of mind... I can Without Skin `177 Dorsey has now revealed that Vipassana meditation and intermittent go to bed and actually knock Broiler at Farm `107 he eats seven meals in a week, fasting, added to his long list of weird out in 10 minutes, if not just dinner. In an YouTube sooner than that," Dorsey interview with Wired on lifestyle that includes ice bath, said. Dorsey walks to office EGG Wednesday, Dorsey who fol- almost daily and take "lots of vitamin C" `/ lows Vipassana meditation every day. According to RATES 100 and intermittent fasting, Dorsey, ice-cold bath in the HYDERABAD 405 added to his long list of weird berries as a dessert, maybe do a sauna and ice bath morning "unlocks" his mind VIJAYAWADA 445 lifestyle that includes ice bath, some dark chocolate," he said every day." and he can take on any chal- almost daily. in March. Dorsey said he Jack Dorsey created a lenge while a 15-minute VISAKHAPATNAM 475 Dorsey has previously aims to meditate for two storm over social media last "sauna" in the evening, fol- RETAIL PRICE `4.05 charted out his food chart for chicken or steak, and "a lot of hours daily. He, however, year with revealing a punish- lowed by another three- (IN HYDERABAD) dinner that includes fish, greens." "Then, I have mixed clarified: "I definitely do not ing health regimen that helps minute ice-bath, relaxes him.

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RIME SANKRANTI FESTIVITIES CORNER Missing techie wanted Duo killed in FOREST DEPT SEIZES 118KG to start over new life road accident DAVE BENNETT SILVERY wo people were killed after a n HYDERABAD THE CASE SO FAR Tbus rammed a two-wheeler on Thursday at Alwal. The OF SYNTHETIC MANJA Rohitha, an employee of Apple DEC 23 - Withdrew JAN 10 - Police deceased were identified as India, who had gone missing Rs 80,000 cash detected and proved Jagadish and Sirish, both PNS n HYDERABAD wanted to start over a new life the claim to be false residents of Machabollaram. DEC 26 - Left away from everyone she knew and continued The incident happened when the The mobile squads of volun- with a different identity,rather her apartment duo was returning home from a searching for teers and Forest officials con- than a sabbatical, sources flat in birthday party in their relatives' ducted search at over 250 revealed. The 35-year-old Rohitha house at Thumukunta. shops that were selling glass Rohitha was found in Pune Gachibowli, According to the police, a coated synthetic manja, which after 23 days of her being reported JAN 11 - Police speeding private travels bus on was banned by the National reported missing from the city. missing announced a the Rajiv Rahadari Highway was Green Tribunal and the The Cyberabad Police cracked heading towards Hyderabad reward for any Government of Telangana and the case on a happy note after DEC 28 - from Jagtial, when the mishap clues/lead on recovered 118 kgs of synthet- they traced her to Pune on Look out occurred. The driver was trying ic manja. The Forest Wednesday. the missing to negotiate a sharp curve on notices were Department has formed six Initially, the police said, case and shared the highway and rammed the mobile squads to check sale Rohitha's brother and family circulated and bike. Death was instant for the hotline numbers and purchase of synthetic misjudged on her missing and the CDR (call duo. Upon receipt of manja during the Sankranthi misled the cops for a few days. for the public information, the police rushed data records) Festival. Though she has been traced, to call to the spot and shifted the It observed that the sale of Rohitha was not keen to return and bank transactions bodies to a hospital for post- the banned manja is carried to Hyderabad. Sources said a mortem. The Alwal Police verified. JAN 14 - Techie traced registered a case and started out clandestinely and are not police team counselled her in Pune investigation. In another displayed openly. Compared to and brought her back home. JAN 5 - Woman at incident, two persons were earlier years, the quantum of "She was upset with some Secunderabad Patny JAN 15 - She returned Forest department officials conducting checks at a shop in the city seriously injured in a road sale of banned substance has family and matrimonial issues. come down significantly. Rohitha told the police that she area was alleged to be home and was reunited accident on Wednesday night at Rohitha by the family with her family Rajendranagar. According to There is more awareness injured birds were shifted to ani- wasn't kidnapped nor did she police, a speeding car rammed among the sellers as well as The Forest Dept with the help of NGOs mal shelter for treatment. had gone," said the Police the median near Rajendranagar buyers. and volunteers ensured display of According to the animal wel- Inspector of Gachibowli, R to know about her disappear- laptop etc. It was also revealed bus depot and crashed into a The Forest Department with fare officers of Greater Srivinvas. ance on December 26 when that she has withdrawn an light pole. The driver of the car the help of NGOs and volun- posters in the shops to create Hyderabad Society for "I went on my own. From she didn't respond to repeated amount of Rs 80,000 three days and a passenger sustained teers ensured display of posters awareness about the harm caused by Prevention of Cruelty to Animals my flat to IIIT junction, I calls on her mobile. Her par- prior to her disappearance. in the shops to create aware- (GHSPCA) and People for travelled in an autorickshaw. ents, who live at Chaderghat, As Rohitha did not carry her critical injuries. Passersby these banned substances on animals, informed the police who rushed ness about the harm caused by Animals (PFA), the number of From there I went to lodged a complaint at mobile phone or laptop or to the spot and shifted the these banned substances on birds, humans and environment bird injuries is seeing a dip Aramghar cross roads and Gachibowli police station of bank cards with her, tracing injured to a nearby private animals, birds, humans and every year. "There is definite took a bus to Bengaluru. I Cyberabad commissionerate her was a tough task, said an hospital for treatment. The environment. Apart from improvement due to the ban of stayed in Bengaluru. From on December 26. Since then, officer from Gachibowli police Rajendranagar Police registered Forest Department, the task petitions. Overall the impact synthetic thread between January synthetic manja. People who fly there I travelled to Hubli and eight teams had been looking station. "Despite knowing the a case and have launched force of Police Department, of awareness among general 5 and 15 during the ongoing kites do not want to see birds get- then to Pune on January 13. I for her. facts and our efforts, her broth- investigation. GHMC officials also imple- public against use of the syn- Sankranti festival. Out of the 28 ting hurt from manja thread. Last have enrolled myself with Rohitha left her accommoda- er was constantly taking to mented the ban orders. thetic manja is positive. birds, the animal volunteers said, year, close to 57 birds were Gravity Consultancy for tion in Mantri Celestia towers social media platforms. In fact, Organisers of kite festivals in Meanwhile, the animal welfare 8 birds have died while 11 birds, injured and this year the num- attending interviews," she said. on December 22, 2019 at about they misled the police teams Man dies as RTC the city were also informed volunteers and officials from including 4 pigeons, 5 eagles and ber has come down," Rohitha, who lived in a 3 pm while leaving her mobile for a few days. Despite all odds, against use of the banned the Forest Department have res- 1 parrot were rescued and said Soudham Bhandari of rented flat, went missing on phone, debit cards, passport, our teams traced Rohitha." bus rams bike manja during kite flying com- cued 28 birds entangled in the released later. The remaining 9 GHSPCA. December 22. Her family got tracking device (watch) and said the police. 37-year-old man died after a Aspeeding TSRTC bus hit the two-wheeler he was riding at Narsingi on Wednesday. The COURTESY CALL MHA asks NIA deceased was identified as Ganja racket busted, 51 kg seized Santosh, a delivery executive to probe case of with Swiggy. Police said that PNS n HYDERABAD Santosh was working with the According to arrested JK DSP food delivery service for the A Special Operations Team officials, the Continued from page 1 past few months and was on (SOT) from LB Nagar Zone duty when he was knocked and the Ghatkesar Police accused had The officials said all down. According to the police, arrested three persons for obtained ganja records would be handed Santosh was on his way to smuggling ganja and seized 51 from Vizag and over to the NIA after the deliver an order at Gandipet, kg of the banned narcotic from case is registered by the when the speeding RTC bus, their possession. According to were transporting agency. belonging to the Mehdipatnam the officials, the accused had it to Shiridi in Singh, who was arrested Depot rammed his bike from obtained ganja from along with the three other behind. Santosh fell off the two- Visakhapatnam and were Maharashtra people on Saturday, had fer- wheeler and was run over by transporting it to Shiridi in ried Babu to Jammu last year the bus. Due to the severe Maharashtra when the officials and facilitated his return to injuries he received, he died on caught them. and Karan from Maharashtra Rs 7,000. Naik and Nagaraju Commissionerate. However, Shopian after "rest and recu- the spot, the police said. "The The arrested were identified are absconding, the police said. have criminal cases registered they continued to indulge in peration". driver of the RTC bus was as Dharavath Vamshi Nayak "Vamshi Naik and his asso- against them under the limits the trade," said Mahesh He is believed to have arrested and a case was booked (24), Dharavath Raju Naik ciates were in the business of of KD Peta PS of Vizag and Bhagwat, Commissioner of taken Rs 12 lakh for "smug- against him under section 304a (27), and Jatavath Rathanlal selling ganja in and around Jangaon PS of Warangal. They Police, Rachakonda. The trio gling" the two militants to (death by negligence) of the (32). The trio belong to Hyderabad since the past three were arrested and remanded to was arrested on Thursday Chandigarh and arrange for Indian Penal Code (IPC)," said G Suryapet district. Two other years. They procure ganja from judicial custody. The PD act morning at the tollgate near their accommodation for a V Ramana Goud, Inspector of Joel Reifman, Consulate General of United States called on Chief Secretary persons, identified as Amagoth Dharakonda in Visakhapatnam was also initiated against Ghatkesar on the Outer Ring couple of months, the officials Police, Narsingi. Somesh Kumar at BRKR Bhavan in Hyderabad on Thursday Nagaraju (3), from Suryapet at Rs 2,000 per kg and sell it at Vamshi Naik in Warangal Road. said. Mir, who was driving the vehicle when he along with CYBER FRAUD IMO 2019-20 the others were caught by the police from a national high- ‘Space tech' to curb crimes way in Kulgam district, may become a prize catch for the Zomato customer Narayana NIA as it is alleged that he PNS n HYDERABAD was carrying orders from Pakistan. The authorities of Telangana He had visited the neigh- loses Rs 70,000 state police have decided to use students win big bouring country five times on space technology for control- an Indian passport. PNS n HYDERABAD searched for the customer ling crime and improve traffic PNS n HYDERABAD national ranks, 29.27% (3,069) care service of Zomato on situation in Telangana apart top 50 international ranks and A customer who ordered Google and found a mobile from reducing road accidents. Narayana School students 10.75% (1,127) top 10 interna- sweets worth Rs 200 through number (9330017233) as the Speaking after interacting with have yet again proved their tional ranks. I-T sleuths raid Zomato, ended up losing Rs customer care service for Telangana State Remote mettle by achieving record- Dr Sindhura Narayana, 70,000 through a new fraud Zomato. Sensing Applications Centre breaking results in the stage 1 Managing Director of Rashmika’s that Cyber criminals have Immediately the customer (TRAC) Additional Director- of International Mathematics Narayana Group, who was started using, said the Cyber called on that number and General G Sreenivas Reddy Olympiad (2019). Apart from jubilant with the results said house Crime Police Station asked for return of the and other officials, DGP M securing International 1st that she was proud that of Cyberabad. said product to get Mahendar Reddy said the ranks in Classes 3, 4 & 7, Narayana was sending the Continued from page 1 Police said that the issue resolved. police would sign a memoran- Narayana students have largest number of students to the fraudsters The fraudster on dum of understanding with the achieved 77.96% (8,173) of the Stage 2 of IMO and no She made her Tollywood host fake web- the other end TRAC to use the technology. International top 500 ranks, other institution in the coun- debut with sites on asked the com- Priority would be given to 41.32 % (4,332) top 100 inter- try has this unique distinction. starrer-Chalo and she was Google in the plainant to send map crime prone areas, acci- areas where tipplers regularly officials to geo-map open later seen in films like name of offer- the details of his dent spots and steep curves consume alcohol. places in police stations, and Dear ing customer bank account and through remote sensing. This These areas would be linked offices and buildings to use Comrade which which care services and UPI PIN number apart, mapping of police sta- to the City Police them effectively in future and brought her much fame. have sites for etc. Accordingly, the tion jurisdictional boundaries Commissioner's office and the protect them from being The back-to-back success almost all the existing customer shared all the and linking it with revenue Superintendent of Police office encroached. Linking the of films made Rashmika companies. details in anticipation of return records would also be taken in each district to take neces- police department's offices Mandanna one of the most According to the com- of sweets and amount of Rs up. This move would enable sary action against those who with remote sensing applica- sought after actresses in plainant, sweets worth Rs 200 200/- to him. However, with- people lodge a complaint at the are consuming liquor in open tions would help to render South Indian film industry. were ordered through Zomato. in seconds of sharing his bank police station concerned with- places. This initiative would better services. He asked the Now she is gearing up to However, the sweets that was account credentials, an amount out any confusion about the also enable the police to reduce IT wing to prepare modalities shoot of her next with Allu delivered to him were with a of Rs 70,000 was debited from jurisdiction. A request was crime against women, he said. to reach an agreement with Arjun. The film is being stench. The complainant then the complainant's account. also made to geo-map the Reddy also advised TRAC the TRAC. directed by . Demand for 2BHKs high in Hyderabad, reveals report IUML moves SC for... Continued from page 1 application said. PNS n HYDERABAD price brackets - 4,000-6,000 per The areas that were impacted sure on prices and reduction in In the separate application According to the sqft (40%) and less than 4,000 were Gachibowli, Kukatpally, supply, the search trend sug- If the operation of the on the issue of NRC and NPR, Hyderabadis prefer buying per sqft (32%). It broadly Pragathi Nagar, Nizampet, gests that India is looking for Amendment Act is not stayed, the IMUL sought direction to 2&3 BHKs and constitute report, 47% of the matches with consumers' Miyapur, Kondapur, houses under Rs 5,000/ sqft, the issue will become 'fait the Centre to clarify as to more than 90% of both consumer searches expectations and also empha- Bachupally and Manikonda making up a significant 40% of accompli' as once the citizen- whether the NRC and the demand as well as supply, across Hyderabad sise developers' focus on afford- and new fringes of Kompally, the searches on Magicbricks. ship is given to a person under NPR exercises are linked. according to Magicbricks's able projects. Miyapur, Adibatla, Tellapur and Credit Linked Subsidy the legislation, it cannot be It said that different minis- PropIndex Report. It revealed residential market Gachibowli and Kukatpally, Patancheru, also witnessed sig- Scheme (CLSS) under PMAY taken away, it added. ters of the government have that 2 BHK, at 56%, is the most were in less than Rs continued to be the top-3 nificant real estate activity, pri- has led to increased buyer "Therefore since the been giving "contradictory searched BHK configuration 4,000/sqft segment, micro-markets owing to prox- marily triggered by their loca- interest in the affordable and Amendment Act is pending statements" creating wide- followed by 3 BHK at 35%. imity to key job hubs, easy tion alongside ORR. lower-mid segment. In most of adjudication before this court, spread confusion and panic With most of the searches and followed by Rs 4,000- access to ORR and metro rail As per the press commu- the cities, supply-managed to it would be in the interest of among the people."Therefore active listings getting concen- 6,000/sqft range, connectivity. nique, Sudhir Pai, CEO, keep pace with the demand. justice, that the operation of the respondent Union of India trated in the lower price brack- that recorded 37% Proximity to IT hubs, wide- Magicbricks said, "The findings The highlight, however, is the the Amendment Act, includ- must clarify their stand and ets, the market would contin- spread connectivity via ORR of PropIndex indicate that con- south India market that contin- ing such procedures under the halt any proceedings in rela- ue to be driven by affordabil- and easy access to Metro Rail sumer searches have remained ued to resist recessionary pres- Amendment Act for granting tion to the said NRC and ity. According to the report, tial market were in less than Rs that recorded 37%. network, spurred real estate robust in the affordable seg- sures, with prices appreciating citizenship to illegal migrants NPR process till the present 47% of the consumer search- 4,000/sqft segment, followed About 72% of the city's sup- growth in the northern and ment. While some areas of the in all three cities of Hyderabad, be stayed until the matter is writ is pending before this es across Hyderabad residen- by Rs 4,000-6,000/sqft range, ply was concentrated in two western suburbs of Hyderabad. country faced downward pres- and Bangalore." decided by the court," the court," the application said. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JANUARY 17, 2020 hyderabad 04

URBAN JANUARY POLL22 - 2020 TRS SITTING PRETTY IN MEDAK ‘Towns witnessed significant n The ruling party is all set to sweep Siddipet and Medak urban local bodies. development in last 6 years'

In Sangareddy too, the party is keen on romping home PNS n NALGONDA Towns have T AMARENDER REDDY Exuding confidence that the witnessed n MEDAK MUNCIPAL WARD-WISE RESULTS MEDAK- 2014 DISTRICTS TRS wave will continue in the significant municipal elections also, TRS development in the last Name of the ULB No.of Wards BJP BSP CPI CPM INC TDP YSRCP TRS OTHERS IND Medak, the erstwhile district of GOING state general secretary six years with the govt Telangana state is witnessing a Sangareddy 31 4 - - 1 11 - - 2 8 5 Takkelapalli Ravinder Rao on number of contestants in the TO POLL Thursday asked the urban sanctioning the required Sadasivapet 23 1 - - - 13 2 - 5 1 1 ensuing municipal body elec- Name of No of dwellers to vote for the party in funds to solve drinking tions, though the ruling TRS is Zaheerabad 24 - - - - 12 3 - 5 3 1 ULB Wards the ensuing civic polls to enable water and drainage on the threshold of sweeping the State government speed up Medak 27 2 - - - 6 5 - 11 1 2 Siddipet Gajwel 20 problems besides laying the polls without any hurdles. the development of towns. of CC roads in colonies The three districts of erstwhile Gajwel 20 - - - - 1 10 - 9 - - Dubbaka 20 Launching the party's elec- Medak district - Siddipet, Husnabad 20 tion campaign in Nalgonda Andol-Jogipet 20 1 - - - 13 2 - 4 - - —T RAVINDER RAO Medak and Sangareddy have Cherial 12 municipality after performing TRS state general secretary got fifteen municipalities in Total 145 8 0 0 1 56 22 0 36 13 9 Sangareddy Sangareddy 38 pooja in Sri Venkateshwara their jurisdiction and in Sadasivapet 26 Swamy temple at Panagal, he Siddipet, a clean sweep is Thellapur a total of 133 candi- ing TRS seems ahead of all its sweep the Siddipet and said TRS had polled high roads in colonies. Stating that undivided . imminent as the TRS enjoys dates are in the fray. rivals. The Congress nomi- Medak urban local bodies Andol-Jogipet 20 majority of votes in towns in the the Chief Minister had After formation of Telangana considerable chunk of sup- In Medak district, a total of nees and leaders in Gajwel seg- and in Sangareddy too, the Narayankhed 15 2018 State Assembly elections, announced that he would State, the TRS government port. four municipalities are going ment limits have joined the party is keen on romping Bollaram 22 which is a clear indication that adopt Nalgonda Assembly had focused on development In Gajwel municipality, a for polls and here too a multi TRS and in the Dubbaka seg- home the election. The Tellapur 17 the urban people were solidly constituency, he exuded con- of Nalgonda town, but coop- total of 202 candidates cornered contest seems immi- ment, the BJP is unable to Congress leaders like former Ameenpur 24 behind the ruling party. fidence that the district would eration from the elected repre- are in the fray, while in nent. provide the stiff Deputy Chief Minister Medak Medak 32 "After TRS came to power be developed on all fronts in sentatives of Congress was Dubbaka, a total of 161 In challenge this Damodara Raja Narsimha for a second time, it has been the next four years. lacking. "The State govern- candidates are in fray. time. The and Geetha Reddy have all Thoopran 16 a year of elections with Lok "There is a need to have ment sanctioned a total of Rs Cherial municipality Ramayampet remained mute witnesses at Ramayampet 12 Sabha polls followed by Zilla councillors from the ruling 150 crores for development of is witnessing a rush of municipality the present elections and their Narsapur 15 Parishad elections," he said, party to achieve this, and Nalgonda after I won the nominees and a total andcadre have almost deserted adding that Chief Minister K hence, people should vote for Legislative Assembly elections of 133 candidates are Sangareddy munic- them as the ruling party start- Chandrashekhar Rao's focus TRS candidates in the ensuing in 2014," he said, and pointed in the fray here too. ipality may witness ed wooing them into their Reddy and since the TRS is would be entirely on develop- municipal elections," he said, out that CC roads were laid in In Husnabad, a some slender contest fold. forging ahead of its rivals, the ment of urban and rural areas adding that people should sup- all ward at an expenditure of total of 157 candi- but this contest may In Andhole constituency, Congress leaders are com- after completion of municipal port the TRS to ensure safe Rs 50 lakhs for each ward. The dates are in the not force the TRS from previously represented by the pelled to sit calm in these two elections. drinking water, irrigation facil- Minister for Municipal contest. winning the all seats. former deputy Chief Minister parts. He said towns had wit- ity and uninterrupted elec- Administration and Urban In Sangareddy, the Medak, a previous strong- Damodar Rajanarsimha, the The Congress, which had nessed significant develop- tricity supply. Development K T Rama Rao municipality is witnessing Medak hold of Congress has put that sitting MLA Chanti sent the former Prime Minister ment in the last six years with Nalgonda MLA Kancharla has also assured another Rs 45 multi-cornered contest and a municipality, a party in a serious fix as the Kranthikiran is taking the elec- Indira Gandhi from this dis- the State government sanction- Bhupal Reddy said Nalgonda crores for development of total of 292 candidates are in total of 210 candidates, in seniors and former Ministers tion as a serious affair and he trict to the Parliament is in a ing the required funds to solve municipality had not wit- Udhaya Samudram Balancing the fray. In Sadasivapet, a total Narsapur a total of 145 candi- kept aloof from the presti- is throwing challenge to the precarious position and if the drinking water and drainage nessed any development dur- Reservoir at Panagal as of 280 candidates, in Andhole dates, in Ramayampet a total of gious urban municipality elec- Congress to secure at least a present trend continues, the problems besides laying of CC ing the Congress regime in Nalgonda tank bund. and Jogipet a total of 185 can- 126 candidates and in tions. The only exemption dur- single ward at the prestigious grand old party is likely to face didates, in Narayankhed 132 Thoopran a total of 141 candi- ing the present hustings in the urban body polls. a complete wipe out in this candidates, in Ameenpur a dates are in the fray. erstwhile Medak is the serious Similarly in Zaheerabad seg- part. On the other hand the total of 165 candidates are in The election in these parts work of legislator Jagga Reddy ment, the sitting MLA Manik ruling TRS is forging ahead TRS seeks the fray. In Bollaram, a total of seemed a one sided affair and in Sangareddy district. Rao is throwing challenge to unabatedly in all the three dis- 123 candidates and in especially in Siddipet, the rul- The ruling TRS is all set to the former Minister Geetha tricts and municipalities. Jangoan people's support Candidates' PNS n JANAGOAN Prepare manifestos locally, leaders told MLC Pochampally Srinivasa expenditure Reddy has exhorted the peo- PNS n HYDERABAD fulfill all promises that it made ple of the town to ensure in its election manifesto. He that TRS candidates get see a rise TRS working president KT asked the party candidates to elected to the civic body in RAMAKRISHNA PERALA Rama Rao on Thursday asked give moral support to the peo- all of the 30 wards and pave n KARIMNAGAR the party leaders to prepare ple and explain the develop- the way for development of election manifestoes locally ment initiatives of the govern- the town. He was cam- This time, the Sankranthi and campaign for the party ment to them. KTR interacted ‘TRS helping MIM in paigning in favour of the festival has increased the nominees' success and advised with Kollapur MLA B TRS candidates on Thursday election expenditure of the them to undertake door-to- Harshavardhan Reddy and along with TRS chief whip candidates in municipalities door visits at least twice or Municipal elections in-charge Bodakunti Venkateswarlu spread across the Karimnagar thrice as part of the campaign. Chada Kishan Reddy at Bhainsa: Laxman’ and Janagoan ZP chairman district. Though the party Speaking to party nominees Telangana Bhavan and enquired P Sampath Reddy Janagoan leaders are not admitting this through teleconference from from them about the campaign PNS n HYDERABAD working president KT Rama along with Narsampet and openly, sources say that each Telangana Bhavan, he said that trail going on in Kollapur Rao, who hated fellow Telugu Vardhannapet of erstwhile family has received gifts and the BJP has no candidates in municipality. He told them that Telangana BJP chief Dr K people during Telangana Warangal district. The TRS festival packs in the munici- 1,000 wards, while the at any cost the TRS flag should Laxman took potshots at the movement is now showering is in power in the state, in pality wards of Karimnagar Congress has no candidates in fly high on the municipality. ruling TRS and alleged that the love towards Pakistan and zilla parishad polls, gram and Ramagundam Municipal 500 wards when 3,000 wards Explaining TRS development latter had lured the BJP can- Bangladesh Muslims and is panchayats because of Corporation limits. are at stake in the forthcoming Several developmental programmes are being initiatives, he wanted the party didates in all aspects ahead of demanding the Centre to pro- favourable wind and felt The followers of candi- municipal polls. implemented in Telangana under the aegis of KCR. leaders to impress on the peo- the municipal elections. "The vide citizenship to them," he that the development of the dates say that they were busy Instilling confidence among TRS will fulfill all promises that we made in election ple that development of munic- BJP has already achieved its said. TRS candidates in the fray state would be excellent in dispatching the festival packs the candidates stating that the ipalities is feasible only with the first victory in municipal elec- are 'crorepathis' but BJP fielded the event of TRS captures to the voters, especially to TRS would be the ultimate manifesto TRS. He said that the govern- tions as our candidates didn't sincere party activists in the municipalities also, he said. those residing in the slums winner, he asked them to cam- — KT RAMA RAO, TRS working president ment would implement Pattana get distracted to TRS' 'offers'. municipal elections, he said. He "The second largest city after areas of the municipalities. In paign with confidence and Pragati on the lines of it imple- Our candidates stayed strong alleged that TRS is helping Hyderabad in the state is the industrial townships, this step up it. He asked them to development programmes of said. Several development pro- menting Palle Pragati. and are continuing in the AIMIM, which is confined to Warangal. In Warangal, the practice is in vogue and in take how the TRS released the government to the people. grammes are being implement- The government has been fray," he said. old city, to become strong in second largest town is Adilabad, towns like huge funds to municipalities to The TRS would implement ed in Telangana under the aegis forging ahead in a planned way "The people of Telangana Bhainsa and Nirmal. Only to Janagoan, which holds a lot Bellampalli, Mancherial and the people as part of the cam- the New Municipal Act to of Chief Minister K for development of the state and should put brakes to the TRS' ensure the victory of MIM in of promise in terms of other parts also witnessed the paign. Besides, he wanted them develop municipalities as a Chandrasekhar Rao, he said wanted party leaders to remain car. The car is in the control of Bhainsa, the TRS didn't field its industrial development," he same trend. to implement welfare and model for the whole country, he adding that the TRS would bound by party decisions. AIMIM," he alleged. "TRS candidates, Laxman alleged. said. ‘UNANIMOUS VICTORY' REACHING OUT Cong losing the plot TRS Ministers succeed AVINASH DEEPAK PULI n BJP is taking the elections MAHABUBNAGAR seriously in the districts like Gadwal and Mahabubnagar The erstwhile Mahabubnagar in particular as the two main in executing plan district was once the strong- leaders - AP Jithender Reddy hold of the Congress. But and DK Aruna are carrying PV KONDAL RAO slowly, the grand old party is forward the baton to guide n WARANGAL losing the grip over the district their cadre and leaders in and is now lagging behind the their respective districts. This The rural Telangana Ministers ruling TRS and the BJP. could be the prime reason have succeeded in executing the Though the Congress why the TRS too is targeting plan of party's high command secured second position in the the BJP as its prime opponent in their respective districts. Assembly polls and in the in a major chunk of the They acted as per the guidance subsequent Lok Sabha polls in municipalities. of the TRS leadership to clinch Nagarkurnool Parliament seat, In Mahabubnagar, Gadwal the initiate at the urban local the party cadres were not and Wanaparthy, the Congress body hustings. From the issue Errabelli Dayakara Rao Harish Rao Satyavathi Rathod even guided properly by the cadres have either joined the of minimising the contest down local leaders at least to enter BJP or TRS hence that party to the matter of securing more the fray in the municipal elec- leadership is taking the elec- unanimous results in their The Ministers and MLAs of the ruling Excise Minister Srinivas Goud campaigning at Yenugonda locality of Mahabubnagar Town Ward No 2 in support of TRS party tions. tion as a non issue at the pre- respective areas, the Ministers candidate K C Narsimhulu, on Thursday On the other hand, the sent juncture. and MLAs of ruling party have party have outdone their opponents in outwitted their opponents in the preliminary round of the municipal the preliminary round of the elections in many districts municipal elections. The most successful planning Suryapet will be a model town: Jagadish was evident in the erstwhile Warangal district as the TRS has Dharma Reddy and in Thorrur. In Suryapet, Nalgonda, PNS n SURYAPET that Musi project was only the town forthwith. works of Modern Integrated councillors would cooperate successfully wrested the Parakal Wardhannapet too, Errabelli and Yadadri Bhongir, the drinking water source for the Listing out the develop- Market, which was taken up for grounding of develop- municipality much before the with the support of local leg- Congress was almost mauled by Energy Minister G Jagadish people of Suryapet for the ment programmes taken up in in the place of old market yard ment projects and welfare election date. Here the TRS has islator Aroori Ramesh seemed the meticulous planning of Reddy on Thursday asked the decades, he said that now safe Suryapet, he said that Mini of Suryapet, was also under schemes, if ruling party can- won one less than the required planning to secure a clean Minister G Jagadish Reddy. In people of Suryapet to vote for drinking water being supplying Tank bund was developed at progress. In addition to didates were elected in the majority at the municipality sweep victory for the party. Mahabubnagar, the two TRS candidates in municipal to the people under Saddala Cheruvu that provid- widening of the roads, beau- municipal elections. Later, and since the MLA is also In Jangaon too, the local Ministers - Srinivas Goud and elections to support his efforts Mission ed a lung space to the people tification of Suryapet was also Jagdish Reddy also inaugurat- entitled to exercise his legislator Muththireddi Niranjan Reddy and in Medak, to turn Suryapet as a model Bhagiratha. of the town. In addition to taken up with the funds sanc- ed the TRS party elections vote at the municipal- Yadagiri Reddy tried to Harish Rao have outclassed the town in the state. Along with There would this, medical college was also tioned by the state govern- offices in 43 and 47 wards in ity to decide the secure more unanimous opponents in the preliminary Rajya Sabha member Badugula be no drink- established in Suryapet, which ment, he added. the town. Elections campaign Chairperson, that seats but that was not pos- bout of nominations. Lingaiah Yadav, the Energy ing water would bring super specialty Asking the people to vote of municipal elections was municipality was won sible as weak opponents The three Ministers of Minister has conducted elec- scarcity medical services available to for TRS candidates in munic- took momentum with MLAs hands down prior to the stayed in the fray. In Maripeda Karimnagar, excluding the star tions campaign in 31,41,44 in the people of the area. The ipal elections, he said that the and senior leaders started ballot printing stage. and Dornakal, Minister campaigner and the youth icon and 45 wards in Suryapet participated in the campaign A total of eleven wards in Satyavathi Rathod successfully KT Ram Rao, have successful- Municipality for victory of The councillors would cooperate for for victory to their party can- this municipality are likely to prevailed upon the local leader- ly fanned into the previous TRS candidates. didates. go for polls on the election day. ship to secure more advantages strongholds of Congress and During his elections cam- grounding of developmental projects and Huzurnagar MLA This, according to party lead- at the preliminary round of the BJP and in Adilabad too, the paign, Jagadish Reddy met welfare schemes, if ruling party candidates Shanpudi Saidi Reddy partic- ers was meticulously planned hustings. Her efforts were TRS, under the guidance of people and explained the devel- are elected in the municipal elections ipated in elections campaign by Minister Errabelli Dayakar utilised even in the municipal- Minister Indrakaran Reddy is opment witnessed by Suryapet G JAGADISH REDDY in 1st and 7th ward of Rao and local legislator ities like Mahabubabad and likely to forge ahead. in the last six years. Reminding Minister for Power Huzurnagar Municipality. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JANUARY 17, 2020 nation 05

CAPSULE SHAH SEEKS PEOPLE’S SUPPORT TO CAA After row, Raut withdraws ‘NITISH WILL LEAD NDA IN remark about ex-PM PNS n MUMBAI

After criticism from ally UPCOMING BIHAR POLLS’ Congress, Shiv Sena leader Kejriwal Centre Sanjay Raut on Thursday with- PNS n VAISHALI (BIHAR) allusion to RJDs poll symbol) drew his controversial remarks keep politics away to the LED era. wherein he claimed that for- from budget BJP president Amit Shah on "The country and the state mer prime minister Indira Thursday made an impas- shall progress under the lead- Gandhi met gangster Karim New DELHI: Delhi Chief sioned plea for the support of ership of Narendra Modi and Lala in Mumbai. Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the Centre to people of Bihar to measures Nitish Kumar respectively", However, before taking back keep politics away and present taken by Narendra Modi gov- the BJP chief said. his comments, Raut said his a budget that is "good" for the ernment like the Citizenship Shah had earlier stated in a words were "twisted" by those national capital. Kejriwal said (Amendment) Act. couple of TV interviews that unaware of Mumbai's history He also sought to dispel the chief minister (Nitish as he meant that Gandhi met he would write to the Centre During an interview to the Lokmat media group at and request special allocation "rumours" of discord within Kumar) will lead the NDA Karim Lala in his capacity as for tackling pollution and the NDA in the state, asserting charge in the assembly polls representative of the Pathan its award function in Pune on Wednesday, Raut ensuring cleanliness in the that assembly polls in Bihar this year. community. claimed, "When (underworld don) Haji Mastan will be contested under the This was, however, the first Later, after Congress leaders Union budget. "The Centre came to Mantralaya, the entire secretariat would should keep politics away leadership of Chief Minister ship and not snatching it away about our coalition (with occasion for him to make a Milind Deora and Sanjay from the budget and I want to Nitish Kumar. from anybody, he said the Kumars JD(U). The elections pronouncement to the effect Nirupam hit out at Raut over come down to see him. Indira Gandhi used to request the Centre to present a Addressing a pro-CAA rally party was organizing rallies will be contested under Nitish on the soil of Bihar. his "ill-informed" remarks, the meet Karim Lala in Pydhonie (in south Mumbai)" good budget," he said. of the saffron party in this across the country with a view Kumars leadership, he Those who shouted anti- Sena leader withdrew it. north Bihar district, Shah to busting the misinformation declared. India slogans at JNU a few "If someone feels my state- slammed the opposition for campaign. "Lalu Prasad (RJD supre- years ago were sent to jail by ment hurt Indira Gandhi's Wednesday, Raut claimed, from the sixties to early eight- misleading minorities about Shah sought support to the mo), who is in jail in corrup- Prime Minister Narendra image, or someone's feelings, "When (underworld don) Haji ies, the other two being Mastan the Act and engineering vio- Modi governments measures tion cases, may go on dream- Modi but (Arvind) Kejriwal I take it back," said Raut, Mastan came to Mantralaya, Mirza alias Haji Mastan and lence that had erupted in the like CAA as also abrogation of ing that our coalition will has refused to initiate prose- whose party is part of the rul- the entire secretariat would Varadarajan Mudaliar. aftermath. Article 370 and construction of come apart. But he should cution, Shah said taking a ing alliance with the Congress come down to see him. Indira Taking strong note of the Underscoring that the law a Ram temple in Ayodhya. know that the NDA has led swipe at the Delhi Chief and NCP in Maharashtra. Gandhi used to meet Karim remark, former Union minis- provided for granting citizen- "I want to dispel all rumours Bihar out of his lantern age (an Minister. "In the past, I have taken her Lala in Pydhonie (in south ter Deora and Nirupam asked (Gandhi's) side and argued Mumbai)." Raut to withdraw it. with people who tried to He also said that "they Deora said politicians malign her image. In such (underworld) used to decide should refrain from "distort- 704 gram cases, some Congress leaders who will be Mumbai's police ing" legacies of prime ministers Japanese, Indian Coast Guards had remained silent," the Rajya commissioner and who will sit who are no more. Pondy CM dares panchayats Sabha member said. in Mantralaya". Former Mumbai Congress During an interview to the Karim Lala was one of the chief Nirupam said Raut will Bedi to prove land- to close Lokmat media group at its three top underworld dons of "repent" if he continues a "false grab charges hold exercise off Chennai coast award function in Pune on Mumbai for over two decades, campaign" against Gandhi. PNS n CHENNAI PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry liquor vends Chief Minister V Narayanasamy PNS n CHANDIGARH Coast Guards of India and Raut remark on ex-PM on Thursday challenged Lt Japan took part in a joint Governor Kiran Bedi to prove Over 700 gram panchayats in exercise 'Sahyog-Kaijin' off the Man confesses to the land-grabbing allegations Haryana have passed a reso- Chennai coast on Thursday as Cong made by a rebel Congress lution to close liquor vends in part of strengthening the bond legislator against him. Hitting their villages in the next fis- of the two countries. ‘disappointed', out at Bedi for making public cal, Deputy Chief Minister One ship of the Japanese murder on live the allegations against him and Dushyant Chautala has said. Coast Guard and four ships speaks to his son by Congress MLA N Of the 22 districts in and an aircraft of the Indian Dhanavelou, the Chief Minister Haryana, the state excise and Coast Guard took part in the told reporters here it was TV programme Thackeray taxation department has exercise. "shocking" that she came out PNS n MUMBAI with a press statement on the received the highest number Led by Commanding PNS n CHANDIGARH issue without ascertaining their of 122 resolutions from Officer Captain Kiyoshi veracity. "It is really shocking Rohtak district, as per a list Harada, the 'Ehigo PLH08' Terming Shiv Sena leader that the Lt Governor had come shared by Chautala on Twitter. and the four ships and a A man wanted for killing a Sanjay Raut's comment about Chautala, who holds the Dornier aircraft of Indian The highlight of the drill was the woman friend on New Year's Indira Gandhi meeting gang- out with a press statement scenario of the interception of a highlighting the charges the excise and taxation portfolio, Coast Guard participated in eve at a hotel here was arrest- ster Karim Lala as "wrong", rebel legislator Dhanavelou on Wednesday tweeted, "704 the drill in the Bay of Bengal hijacked ship and subsequent rescue ed from a television studio after Maharashtra Congress chief had made during his meeting gram panchayats (gram sab- around 50 nautical miles off he confessed to the crime while Balasaheb Thorat on has) passed resolution in Chennai. of crew in a joint operation led by both on air, police said on Thursday. Thursday said such remarks with her recently," the Coast Guards Narayanasamy said. "Bedi Haryana for closure of vends The highlight of the drill was The accused, Maninder confessed that he had killed will not be tolerated, and should have ascertained the in their villages."The list the scenario of the interception Singh, was wanted by the Kaur as well as another conveyed their disappoint- facts and genuineness of the "Statement showing the number of a hijacked ship and subse- Japan. Commandant Takahiro police for allegedly killing woman in 2010. ment to Chief Minister complaints Dhanavelou had of Panchayat resolutions for clo- quent rescue of crew in a joint The apprehension of the Okushima, Indian Coast Sarabjit Kaur (27), a nurse at The TV management Uddhav Thackeray. made orally that my son and I sure of vends in 2020-21" stated operation led by both the vessel brought out the signifi- Guard Director General a private hospital in Mohali on informed police, who barged The state revenue minister had indulged in land-grab that 90 panchayats have passed Coast Guards, a press release cance of a coordinated opera- Krishnaswamy Natarajan. New Year's eve. into the studio and arrested cautioned all leaders, including crimes," Narayanasamy said resolutions in Jind district, 85 in said. tion thereby encouraging the A vessel from National Singh on Tuesday appeared the accused. Raut, against making remarks and challenged Bedi to prove Rewari, 69 in Narnaul, 64 in The exercise marked policy-makers to have a series Institute of Ocean Technology at the office of a regional tele- Singh wanted to marry criticising great leaders. the allegations. He also said if Karnal, 56 in Hisar, 50 in Panipat demonstrations of search and of conferences and meetings to also participated in the exer- vision and confessed his Kaur but his family was against "It, indeed, was a wrong charges of land-grabbing were and 37 in Sonipat. rescue, external fire-fighting discuss issues of various crimes cise. involvement in killing Kaur their inter-caste marriage so statement and we will not tol- proved he would quit office. "If Thity-four resolutions each and sharing of best practices, at sea. The visit of Japanese ship, following which the police they decided to go for court erate such a statement. charges of land-grabbing made have been received from Palwal the release said. The Japanese ship 'Echigo' which arrived here on January rushed to the studio and marriage, the police said. Nobody should make such a out against me and my son by and Jhajjar, 30 from Fatehabad, According to an official, the undertook a goodwill visit to 13, focuses on further arrested him when the pro- Singh claimed Kaur was statement. Raut should also the disgruntled MlA are proved 27 from Kaithal, 25 from apprehension of a pirate vessel Chennai Port following the the strengthening ties, mutual gramme was being telecast ready to marry him, but later not make such a statement I will quit office," Gurugram, 20 from MV Alondra Rainbow by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the live, police said. he came to know that she was which criticises great men," Narayanasamy said adding "if Yamunanagar, 11 each from Coast Guard in November cooperation between the two two Coast Guards, enhancing Out on bail, 31-year-old in touch with another man. Thorat told reporters here. on the other hand the Lt Ambala and Sirsa, eight from 1999 off the west coast of Coast Guards in 2006. interoperability in communi- Singh is already convicted in Police said Singh had stran- "We are disappointed with Governor did not prove them Faridabad, seven from India marked the beginning of The joint exercise, in its cation, search and rescue pro- a 2010 murder in Haryana's gled Kaur and later slit her the statement. We have spo- she should go out of public life Kurukshetra and three from regular interaction between 19th edition, was witnessed by cedures and sharing of best Karnal, police said. throat with a knife in the ken to the chief minister on once and for all. Panchkula, according to the list. the Coast Guards of India and the Japanese Coast Guard practices. During the interview, Singh hotel room. the issue," he added. ‘I am not a rubber Express views in dignified manner: Postal Dept honours stamp’: Kerala Guv LS Speaker Om Birla tells lawmakers Chuni Goswami PNS n LUCKNOW very deep-rooted. Democracy PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n "Our faith in is the soul of our nation. As far THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla democracy is very as faith in democracy is con- Legendary Indian footballer on Thursday asked lawmakers deep-rooted. cerned, India is leading the Chuni Goswami, who led the Kerala Governor Arif to express their views in the world," Birla said. Indian gold medal winning Mohammed Khan, who has House strongly and emotion- Democracy is the "India is a country where team in the 1962 Asian been at loggerheads with the ally but also in a disciplined soul of our nation. different religions, castes, lan- Games, has been honoured Left government over various and dignified manner to "suc- As far as faith in guages, dialects exist. Unity in with a postal stamp issued on issues since the past few days, cessfully stand the test" as a democracy is diversity has been the symbol his 82nd birthday by the on Thursday made it clear he public representative. of our country. Hence, our par- Indian Postal Department. was not a "rubber stamp." In his inaugural address at concerned, India is liamentary traditions have Goswami, who turned 82 The remarks were made by the Seventh Commonwealth leading the world," always remained 'jeevant' on Wednesday, became only Khan a day after a section of Parliamentary Association Birla said (alive) and active," he said. the third Indian footballer Chuni Goswami the media reported he had India Region Conference at the He also praised Lucknow's after Gostho Paul (1998) and allegedly refused to sign the UP Legislative Assembly, Birla culture and heritage and paid Talimeren Ao (2018) on whose Goswami said after the com- ordinance on the Local Self Arif Mohammed Khan said the faith of people in Om Birla In a democracy, elected rep- tributes to former Prime name a commemorative memorative stamp was issued Government ward re-organi- democracy has gone up, as the resentatives act as a bridge Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. stamp has been issued by the in his residence in Kolkata on sation, which had recently The Governor said polling percentage in elections disciplined and restrained between the government and He also lauded the role of Uttar largest postal network in the Wednesday. received the cabinet nod. he had also raised after Independence has risen, manner while adhering to the the people and thus "it Pradesh for its contribution in world. "Over the years, I have "I have to apply my mind. I certain questions and so has the responsibility of traditions of Parliament and in becomes our moral responsi- freedom struggle, strengthen- "It was a completely unex- received many laurels during have to take my time. The file lawmakers. a dignified manner," he said in bility" to successfully stand ing the parliamentary democ- pected gesture. I'm really hum- my sporting career. But this is with me. I will take some about the "Therefore, the members an apparent reference to the the test as a public representa- racy, and for giving the maxi- bled with this honour shown one at the fag-end of my life time to make up my mind on desirability of should put forth their views repeated unruly behaviour of tive, he emphasised. mum prime ministers to the to me. It will further inspire will surely be right up there," what to do about it," he told having an ordinance strongly, emotionally, but in a lawmakers inside legislatures. "Our faith in democracy in country. me to live a longer life," he added. reporters at the airport. when the Assembly Khan had not signed the was going to meet ordinance with respect to the in a few days time amendments to Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 to Rajnath flags off 51st K-9 Vajra at L&T complex increase the number of con- have to take take my time. stituencies in Local Self "The Constitution expects PNS n HAZIRA (GUJ) coconut. Governments. me to apply my mind. And to The K9 Vajra contract involves delivery Singh said in his speech that The Governor said on ensure that the process of Defence Minister Rajnath of 100 such systems in 42 months, he salutes the commitment Thursday that he had only ordinance is not used for some Singh on Thursday flagged off which is the largest contract and hardwork of employees of raised certain queries (with extraneous purposes," Khan the 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun at the L&T as the company's Hazira regard to the ordinance) and said. Larsen and Toubro Armoured awarded to a private company by the complex is a sign of "new the Constitution expects him The Governor said he had Systems Complex at Hazira, Ministry of Defence thinking of new India". to apply his mind to ensure also raised certain questions Surat. "I see this complex has a new that the process of ordinance about the desirability of hav- The L&T officials showed and astonishing achievement... was not used for some extra- ing an ordinance when the the minister the different radius. involves delivery of 100 such There were many sectors in neous purposes. Assembly was going to meet in manoeuvres of the K-9 Vajra- L&T had in 2017 won the Rs systems in 42 months, which is India where private sector's "I want to be satisfied. I a few days time. T, a tracked self-propelled how- 4,500-crore contract from the the largest contract awarded to participation was almost nil. don't want to argue. I have "Recently, a senior leader itzer. Singh sat in the vehicle on Ministry of Defence to supply a private company by the Defence sector was one such raised certain questions. said, he appointed someone which the gun was mounted 100 units of K9 Vajra-T 155 Ministry of Defence. example," he said. Because these provisions, because of their ethnicity. The and was driven around the mm/52 calibre tracked self- The Defence Minister also Under the 'Make in India' arrangements, they have a very oath which is prescribed Hazira complex. propelled gun systems to the put 'tilak' and drew the auspi- scheme, the government has sanctity about themselves. You by the Constitution asking to The gun weighs 50 tonnes Indian Army under the cious 'swastik' symbol with taken many steps that will cannot do these things in do good to all manner of and can fire 47kg bombs at 43- Centre's 'Make in India' initia- kumkum on the new artillery. make the country a net installments. I have raised people without ill-will and kilometre distant targets. It tive. During the puja, he also offered exporter of arms in future, he only certain questions...So I affection," he said. can also turn around at zero The K9 Vajra contract flowers to the gun and broke a said. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JANUARY 17, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Death of justice As the hanging of Nirbhaya’s rapists gets stalled, we must ask if we can get real about women’s safety or just float a bogey A new air quality agenda ll concerns and campaigns for women’s safety sound vacuous and patronising An efficient traffic signal management can not only help maintain the flow of Awhen the commitment to it, by virtue of honouring and implementing the law, falters. We lose faith in a system that is exploited rou- traffic but also drastically reduce air pollution levels and save fuel tinely and remains imprisoned in a maze of technicalities to deny closure. Even if it is as gruesome and indelible a case as that of the rape of Nirbhaya, which has taken seven long years to be taken to its logical end and is still stopping short of answering to our national conscience. Worse, the system is oblivious and impervious to what this travesty means to women in general and to Nirbhaya’s family and friends in particular. Now, the hanging of the four rapists, convicted KK PAUL for one of the most heinous of crimes in India, has been stalled due to proce- ir pollution in our country, par- dural drags, simply because all the convicts need to be given time to file mercy ticularly in some of the urban pleas and each of them would have to be heard following due processes. This centres, has become a major should have been initiated earlier given the Supreme Court’s ruling and clarity public health issue. Depending on the death sentence in a case considered “rarest of rare.” So a case which on the region and climatic con- Aditions, there are several contributory fac- ushered in special laws, a fast-track mechanism and well-intended course cor- tors that add to the pollution levels but rection is now being denied the same privileges. Yes, due processes of law have vehicular emissions in metropolitan cities have emerged as a major source. According been followed but the undue stress caused by delays in punishing the offend- to official estimates, the number of vehicles ers is the reason that people talk about overriding the system with vigilantism. in the national capital surged to over 1.20 In the end, women lose confidence in society at large, whose mindset is set by crore, including over 80 lakh two-wheelers. precedents and examples, and predators are emboldened simply because they The number of vehicles per thousand population, too, increased considerably — think they can get by. Considered a cut-and-dry case, the Nirbhaya verdict should from 317 in 2006 to over 550 in 2016 — not have been long in coming but it took four-and-a-half years for the trial court, leading to visible congestion on the roads. the High Court and the Supreme Court to pass their judgments, with the lawyers That vehicular emissions contain car- cinogenic material needs no emphasis. But of the convicts using every trick in the book to delay the inevitable. As per the what has now come to light is that the law, once the apex court handed out the death sentence on May 5, 2017, the inhalation of toxic airborne particles emit- four convicts should have filed a review petition within 30 days, but the men ted by diesel and petrol vehicles can weaken bones and speed up the ageing exploited a legal provision for condonation of the delay if the convict gives a con- process. This finding, based on a fairly large vincing reason. Hence all four filed their review petitions at different times after sample size taken from the vicinity of long, deliberate delays, in their bid to thwart the justice system. Under prison Hyderabad, quantifies on the basis of X- Rays and other studies and determines the rules, if death sentence has been handed out to more than one person in a case extent of osteoporosis ie, the weakening of and if even one of them moves a mercy plea, the execution of the others, too, bones, in all age groups. has to be postponed till the plea is decided. Hence, as one of the four convicts, Besides, the World Health Organisation (WHO), too, concluded that Mukesh Kumar, has a mercy petition pending before the President, all cannot each year, thousands of children succumb organic growth and the lack of towards orderly and well reg- which is simultaneously fol- be hanged. What is appalling is that these oversights have been made by respon- to acute infections in their lower respira- norms surrounding urban plan- ulated movement of traffic, lowed by right-right, can defi- sible arms of the administration, in this case the Delhi Government and prison tory system caused by polluted air. Health ning. This has resulted in a very besides increasing the traffic nitely reduce the waiting peri- hazards from air pollution due to vehicu- large number of intersections handling capacity of the inter- od at intersections and may authorities. The Delhi High Court, therefore, slammed the Delhi Government for lar emissions are, thus, manifold. Traffic where vehicles have to necessar- section. Under favourable con- even reduce the journey time. sitting on the case for a year and not issuing a notice on the mercy plea to con- police personnel and professional drivers, ily give way and accommodate ditions, they can be coordinat- It can also impact air pollution victs. The court also castigated the Delhi prison authorities for not informing the who face maximum air and noise pollution other traffic streams. This has ROAD-BY-ROAD ed to provide for continuous or in a positive manner. Most exposure on the roads, have to bear the led to a situation where the CLEARANCES NOT near continuous movement of Delhiites would recall that such convicts that they could move mercy pleas before the President. This is not the brunt of this situation. number of signalised intersec- traffic at a given speed. Such a system was indeed being fol- first time that the convicts have exploited loopholes to thwart justice. Right from Last autumn saw Delhi’s Air Quality tions is quite high and drivers ONLY ENHANCE THE coordinated signals lead to lowed until a few years ago. false alibis, to buying time by getting pages and pages of trial court proceed- Index (AQI) shooting beyond 1000, mak- have to stop their vehicles every WAITING TIME AT reduced fuel consumption and It has also been observed ings translated from English to , they have done it all. ing it one of the most polluted cities in the now and then. Waiting time at bring down emissions by min- that on account of a percep- world. Stubble burning by farmers in a traffic signal depends on the INTERSECTIONS imising stops and consequent tion-reaction time loss, some No wonder then that in a country where the conviction rates for rapes are some of the States adjoining Delhi, com- timing of the microprocessor, BUT ALSO LEAD TO delays. They can bring down time at the beginning of each as low as 32.2 per cent, despite laws dealing with sexual assault being made bined with vehicular emissions, were which should ideally be deter- the journey time, too. green period remains under- stringent in the aftermath of the incident, crimes against women have been on major contributors to the deteriorating mined after a careful study of MORE EMISSIONS In this context, it can be utilised, leading to building quality of air. In the following months, the traffic load and pattern on a par- observed that in Delhi there up of congestion over a period the rise. They have spiralled from 329,243 cases in 2015 to 338,954 in 2016 situation somewhat improved but with ticular arm of the road on an AS A LARGE are quite a large number of of time. The use of reverse and 359,849 in 2017. From 2013 onwards, over 30,000 women/girls have been people becoming used to witnessing “haz- hourly basis. However, this is NUMBER OF busy intersections where the timers at all points can help raped. That there is no seriousness about building in deterrence is revealed by ardous” levels of air pollution, even the cur- always not the case. pattern of signals has under- overcome this and ensure max- rent “severe” category appears to be taken As vehicles have to often VEHICLES AT ANY gone a change over the last few imum flow of traffic with com- a dismal 11 per cent utilisation of the Nirbhaya Fund allocated to States/Union in stride without much hue and cry. wait at signalised intersections GIVEN TIME HAVE years. The flow pattern at these plete utilisation of the green Territories for ensuring the safety and security of women/girls. Any reform — With the capital witnessing hazardous in an idle running mode, they TO WAIT FOR THEIR intersections allows the traffic phase. This would mean a police, judicial, infrastructural — will have no meaning till we reform the attitude air quality, schemes like Odd-Even were emit very large amounts of pol- to move forward only from one reduction in journey time as introduced to limit the number of four- lutants. It is well-known that an TURN. THE DELAY carriageway, while all others well as air pollution levels. towards law enforcement, implement it instead of negating it. Of course, there wheelers on the roads. This scheme did idle engine is far more pollut- are static. Such road-by-road Given the severity of the is the monster of politicisation even in tragedy. The BJP promptly blamed the show a dip in pollution levels, howsoever ing than when a vehicle is in IN JOURNEY TIME clearances not only enhance air pollution problem in Delhi, AAP Government for delaying notices to convicts considering the Supreme Court small it might have been. Despite it being motion. Similarly, slower mov- IS BUILT IN AND IS the waiting time at intersec- measures that can lead to a known that emissions from two-wheelers, ing vehicles on the streets, tions but also lead to more reduction in the levels of pol- rejected the appeal against their death sentence in 2017. AAP claimed that while which include benzene, are far more haz- largely two-wheelers, are more CURRENTLY BEING emissions as at any given time, lution must be attempted at. the Delhi Government’s recommendation was swift, the Centre had been in hiber- ardous, the Odd-Even scheme could not be polluting than those at a high- EXPERIENCED BY a large number of vehicles An appropriate scheme to nation mode. While the point-scoring over who pushed Nirbhaya’s rights rages made applicable for some reason or the er speed. have to wait for their turn to manage traffic signals can other. As a result, a more significant dent The accumulated traffic at ALL ROAD USERS make the move. The delay in make a significant contribu- on, what both forget is that each had agency and powers to do what could have in pollution levels could not be achieved. intersections awaiting a green journey time is built in and is tion not only to the flow of been done in days, not years. Both, as representatives of people, look emaci- After April 1, when the Bharat-VI norms signal is a major source of pol- currently being experienced by traffic but also bring down the ated by the criminals who help them keep their talk points rolling. After all, there come into play, the level of auto emissions lution. This can be handled all road users. levels of pollution. is bound to show a downward trend. through appropriate signal On the other hand, the (The writer is a retired is no political capital to be made out of Nirbhaya’s deathly silence. But the geometry of roads in Delhi has management. It is known that flow pattern, which enables a Delhi Police Commissioner and mostly evolved as a result of unplanned traffic signals contribute straight-straight movement and former Uttarakhand Governor) Putin’s Russia S O U N D BITE The resignation of the Russian Cabinet has paved the As long as there are States I feel that only when India has been a tremendous In a world that is seeking way for his plans to stay on in power beyond 2024 which sponsor terrorism, you’re successful, then contributor to Afghanistan, to break free from mindless we will have to live with the only people have an but the impact that Pakistan hate, violence, conflict ladimir Putin has now become the menace. We need to take agenda against you, can make in Afghanistan and terrorism, the Indian longest serving Russian leader since the bull by its horns and otherwise nobody is a lot greater than any way of life offers a VJoseph Stalin. No matter what opinion strike at the root cause. bothers about you. other country. ray of hope. one may have of the current Russian leader Chief of Defence Staff Actor Former Afghan President Prime Minister with regard to the way he has ridden —Gen Bipin Rawat —Kangana Ranaut —Hamid Karzai —Narendra Modi roughshod over any and all opposition, prima facie he is a lot nicer than Stalin, a man revered by the Communists in India, who was also one L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR of the greatest mass murderers in history. Focus on the economy dom is part of the freedom of Unlike Stalin, Putin also has to worry about a When movements are politicised expression and cannot be curbed.” small thing called a Constitution. But after a Rightly so, freedom of infor- shock decision by the Russian Cabinet to resign Sir — This refers to the editori- obel Laureate Amartya Sen has called for unity mation is an extension of freedom on Wednesday, it is clear that Putin will remain in charge well beyond 2024 when al, “SC to the rescue” (January 16). among Opposition parties to support the ongo- of speech and, thus, a fundamen- Protests against the Citizenship Ning protests against the Citizenship Amendment tal human right. The top court’s his second eight-year stint as Russian President will come to a close. And to do Amendment Act (CAA) and the Act (CAA) and force the Government to roll back the order has raised question marks so, he will need to reform the Constitution. It’s worth noting that his Cabinet resigned National Register of Citizens law. Though most Opposition parties did not attend over the validity of the curbs (NRC) have continued for over a the meeting called by the Congress to discuss the polit- imposed by the Government in not in a manner of protest but to make his life easier. After all, his long-time aide, month now and there appears to ical situation in the country in the wake of violence in Jammu & Kashmir since August former President and newly-resigned Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, was not be no end in sight to the con- the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus and last year. Although the expected to do anything but that. How Putin will structure his continued reign frontation. While the Union protests over the CAA, the fact is that only a united Government’s decision to abro- remains to be seen. Will he become the head of the State Council or amend the Government refuses to budge, front can provide the organisational backbone to the gate Article 370 and 35(A) were various segments of the country movement and make a difference. landmark, the curbs on internet Constitution to ensure he remains President indefinitely? are not willing to give up. To top Protests against the CAA must be complement- access and landline services However, unlike Chinese President Xi Jinping, who, too, made a power grab it all, now Chief Ministers of var- ed by a strong political pushback through a combined appeared to be too strident. and changed the rules in the People’s Republic of China, Putin’s task is far tougher. ious States are knocking the and strong Opposition. The refrain by the media that tism” that BJP leaders can organise and take part in Devendra Khurana doors of the Supreme Court to “a people’s movement” has been hijacked by certain pro-CAA campaign and rallies and Opposition leaders Bhopal First, unlike China, Russia is at least a quasi-democracy. The past three years oppose the Government’s move. political parties and leaders is but an attempt to dele- must not take part in anti-CAA protests. Aiyar’s rhetor- have seen constant protests against Putin as Western sanctions against Russia The time for the Union gitimise the protests led by the students, civil soci- ical flourish, “Let us see who is powerful — we or the Flagging issues have begun to bite. His claims that he is hearing the clamour for reforms with- Government to act is now. If con- ety activists and women. Congress leaders like kaatil” was blown out of proportion to see if this can frontations reach magnanimous Shashi Tharoor, Mani Shankar Aiyar and student leader help arrest the declining in the BJP’s support base. in the country and that is what is prompting these “reforms” is, therefore, debat- proportions, it may be too late for Kanhaiya Kumar must not be criticised for being on With protests continuing for over a month now, what Sir — This refers to the editori- able. But more Putin also means that he will remain a major figure on the glob- it to make any meaningful contri- the “protest stage” simply because they stand opposed is clear is that no sacrifice is too great to win the “polit- al, “SC to the rescue” (January 16). al stage. His intervention in Syria and Iran are of grave concern to the US and bution towards its resolution. As it to the Hindutva brigade. They are not piggybacking on ical” battle for a liberal, secular India. The Delhi High Court has given is, much damage to the country’s the protest but just extending their support to the G David Milton a strong and factual statement, other Western nations. At the same time, he has made it very clear that he wants image has already been done. Of protesting students. May be it is a dictate of “patrio- Maruthancode rebuking the police for its failure to see a revival of Russia’s international power, wants it to be a nation with the much larger concern for the in handling protests and present- largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world and one that continues to devel- Government should be the state of ing the required evidence. This the economy. Demand has evapo- Better late than never calls for a re-look at the way pub- op new weapons technology. Russia punches well above its economic heft in rated from almost all sectors of the must be on the Union Budget, come to the rescue of democra- lic services departments work. the world. With Putin in charge, it possibly punches a weight category even high- economy, unemployment figures which must be used to re-invigo- cy. Though delayed, it is laudable Shubham er. While many in Washington DC, London and other Western capitals would be continue to break multi-year lows rate the Indian economy and pro- Sir — This refers to the editori- that the top court came down Via email and the banking sector refuses to vide the much-needed stimulus. al, “SC’s conscience call” (January heavily on the Union glad to see the back of the man, these new reforms mean that he is not going show any sign of revival. More than Harminder Singh Gumbhir 11). Once again, it was the Government. It minced no words Send your feedback to: away anytime soon unless the Russians want him to. the CAA, the Government’s focus Uttar Pradesh Supreme Court which had to in stressing that “Internet free- [email protected] HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JANUARY 17, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN A crippled POINTCOUNTERPOINT IN THE BJP-LED CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, POVERTY, MISUSE OF POWER HAS BEEN DONE BY THE BSP, campaign ANARCHY, VIOLENCE AND TENSION HAVE EXCEEDED AND THE BSP-SUPPORTED CONGRESS THAT DURING THE CONGRESS REGIME. GOVERNMENT, WHICH WAS AT THE CENTRE. Accessible India intended to take measures to —BSP CHIEF —BJP LEADER AND UTTAR PRADESH MINISTER secure the right to an accessible environment for people with disabilities. But it failed MAYAWATI SHRIKANT SHARMA Budget a litmus test ARMAN ALI Sitharaman would be presenting her second Budget at a time when the middle class and the he enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 has ensured the domestic transition of the social model adopted industry’s expectations from it would be high given the economic turmoil in the country Tunder the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted in 2006 and ratified by the Government in 2007. The princi- ples stated to be implemented for empowerment of persons with dis- abilities (PWD) are respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy, including the freedom to make one’s own choices and independence of persons. The Act lays stress on non-discrimination, full and effec- tive participation and inclusion in society, respect for difference and acceptance of disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity, equal- ity of opportunity, accessibility, equality between men and women, respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities. The prin- ciple reflects a paradigm shift in thinking about disability from a social ABHISHEK RAJA welfare concern to a human rights issue. However, the rights-based vision of the Act has not been translated into reality as yet. This is because he economic turmoil that India is current- of the lack of the Government’s efforts to ensure that measures are ly going through is unprecedented. The per- formance of Modi 2.0 has been below par taken for which it has been made responsible under the Act. Accessible T on various fiscal indicators. Rising unemployment, India has been one of the most visible campaigns of the Narendra Modi industry-specific pangs, reduced demand, falling Government which intends to take measures securing the right to an industrial output, higher inflation and lower-than- accessible environment for PWDs in the country. Launched before the expected tax collections are a few areas of concern. enactment of the 2016 Act, it seeks to ensure a Built Environment As Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman Accessibility, Transportation System Accessibility and Information and gears up to present the Union Budget 2020 on Communication Eco-System Accessibility in India, the three of its basic February 1, it is expected that she would try her components. It is a matter of great misfortune that India’s biggest cam- best to accelerate the Gross Domestic Product paign has failed miserably in its effort. The failure can be basically attrib- (GDP) growth which is estimated at five per cent uted to the ingenuity shown in its vision, as ambiguous and over-ambi- for 2019-20, the lowest of the decade. Sitharaman would be presenting her second Union Budget at tious targets were made without any measure of accountability. The a time when the industry’s expectations from it campaign thus serves more in rhetoric than in action. would be somewhat high considering the slow- Ambiguous and over-ambitious targets: The campaign under Built down in various sectors, though the Government Environment Accessibility targetted 50 most important buildings in Tier- took necessary steps last year to shore up the econ- 1 cities and 25 most important Government buildings in Tier-2 cities, omy through stimulus packages, including the THE to be made fully accessible within a period of six months by July 2016. slashing of the corporate tax. However, the GOVERNMENT’S The revised guidelines have extended the deadline to March 2020. The Government’s move to slash corporate tax has MOVE TO SLASH numbers and time period were too ambitious for the reach of the raised the hopes and expectations of the salaried CORPORATE TAX Department of Persons with Disability. The deadlines were missed and class for a similar relief in income tax. While the HAS RAISED THE extended consecutively and targets under it are yet not achieved even middle class wants the Modi Government to pro- vide income tax relief, the FM has very little fis- HOPES AND as three years have passed since the campaign was launched. Moreover, cal room to dole out such largesse and this makes EXPECTATIONS OF there was no study done on the number of Government websites or the Union Budget 2020 very interesting. The gen- THE SALARIED troduction of Infrastructure Bonds. the additional income of the previous structure spending. But for the the quantum of public documents, which makes it impossible to assess eral expectations for the Union Budget 2020 are CLASS FOR A These bonds were good for people who five-six years without penalty or prose- Government, which is in the process of the Government on the targets it envisaged as they were mostly made as follows. SIMILAR RELIEF need a fixed income. This investment was cution. The proposal, being examined, generating revenues through disinvest- in percentage terms i.e. to make 50 per cent of all Government web- Reduction in individual income tax rates: In IN INCOME TAX. over and above the investment limit will allow assessees to revise declared ment of various PSUs including Air sites and public documents accessible by March 2018 . Such ambigu- the Interim Budget, presented in February 2019, WHILE THE under Section 80C. They offered a income with no fear of past cases being India, BPCL, CONCOR, the SCI and so ous targets make it easier to extend the deadline as it becomes impos- income tax relief was provided that primarily ben- MIDDLE CLASS decent rate of interest and tax benefits. opened up, or prosecution. It will help on, any commitment to such projects sible to measure the true progress of the work done. efitted individuals with an annual income below WANTS THE MODI The maturity of these bonds is often improve compliance, besides raking in would be considered to be an audacious `5 lakh. In another sop for the salaried class, the between 10 to 15 years with an option revenues for the Government. People act. Lack of accountability framework: The department has only ` GOVERNMENT TO released partial information in terms of the total number of buildings standard deduction of 40,000, which was intro- to buy back after a lock-in of five years. who want to declare more income from Infrastructure push: The duced in the Union Budget 2018, was raised by ` PROVIDE INCOME Debt-linked saving schemes: The the previous year do not do so because Government may announce a massive and websites that were made accessible but greater details about these 10,000 to `50,000 per year. But last year we had TAX RELIEF, THE Association of Mutual Funds in India the moment they do, they are taken up push for all forms of physical connectiv- buildings have not been provided. This information is not only neces- the economic slowdown brought on by the weak- FM HAS VERY (AMFI) had last year requested for for scrutiny, investigation and prosecu- ity through the Pradhan Mantri Gram sary for awareness but also necessary for accountability purposes. ness in demand. Therefore, to create demand the LITTLE FISCAL introduction of debt-linked tax saving tion and penalties are imposed upon Sadak Yojana, industrial corridors, ded- No verification study has been conducted or is currently under process Government may reduce income tax rates and may ROOM TO DOLE schemes or DLSS similar to Equity them. This scheme will also help in pre- icated freight corridors, Jal Marg Vikas by technically qualified Government or non-government agencies to create some more sub-slabs in the current slabs. OUT SUCH Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). The vention of litigation. In August last year, and UDAN schemes. Major commit- assess the progress made in built environment or Information and com- For example, the current tax rate is 20 per cent for LARGESSE AND basic argument for introduction of DLSS the Government increased thresholds for ment for ambitious projects like munications technology in terms of accessibility. With respect to pub- a slab of `5 lakh to `10 lakh. This could be reduced THIS MAKES THE is that many conservative people do not tax litigation, below which the I-T Bharatmala and Sagarmala is also expect- lic buildings under the State Government, the department issues util- to 10 per cent and a further new slab, say for exam- invest in ELSS to claim tax deductions Department was directed not to file ed. The Bharatmala project would help ` ` UNION BUDGET isation funds under the campaign. Data can be easily found on the huge ple 10 lakh to 20 lakh, could be created with a 2020 VERY under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act appeals and withdraw cases that related develop national road corridors and amount of funds disbursed under the scheme. However, no account- 20 per cent tax rate. because they are scared of putting to the ones under those. The limits were highways, while Sagarmala would Increase in deduction under Section 80C: At INTERESTING money in stocks. The industry believes revised from `20 lakh to `50 lakh for enhance port connectivity, modernisa- ability is ensued on the State Government as no post-verification study present, the deduction under Section 80C is avail- that these people would happily invest in appeals before the tribunal, from `50 lakh tion and port-linked industrialisation. is done to check the proper use of funds. No training or workshop has able up to `1,50,000 and eligible investments a debt scheme like DLSS to save taxes to `1 crore for appeals before High Micro irrigation funds: In 2017, been conducted to train engineers in the task of retrofitting. Untrained include life insurance policies, Public Provident under Section 80C. The mandatory Courts and from `1 crore to `2 crore for then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley professionals are unable to understand the reports provided to them Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), lock-in period in these schemes can be appeals before the Supreme Court. A announced a dedicated Micro Irrigation post accessibility audits. five-year notified tax-saving bank deposits, three- five years like tax saving bank deposits. large number of pending appeals have Fund with NABARD under the Pradhan Social audit: The campaign did include a component of “social year Equity Linked Saving Schemes (ELSS) mutu- Direct Tax Amnesty Scheme: The been withdrawn/dismissed following Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana. The audit” to ensure implementation in the form of a website, a mobile- al funds, repayment of housing loan, tuition fee and Government, which is hard-pressed for the order. objective of the fund was to achieve the based application where one could report inaccessible buildings and many more. One can put the entire `1,50,000 in revenue, may come up with a Direct Tax Setting up of a Development goal of “per drop more crop.” A whop- one investment or in more than one instrument. Amnesty Scheme (DTAS) in this Budget. Finance Institution: The Government ping `5,000 crore was sanctioned for this action could be taken on it. However, the objective completely failed ` because of sluggish implementation of this measure as both the web- Practically, the overall limit of 1,50,000 does not Last year they announced Sabka Vishwas may announce the setting up of a in 2018. Considering climate change, offer any major benefit in real terms, as various (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, Development Finance Institution (DFI) which has led to drought in some areas site and the application have been unmanned and thereby lying defunct investments are clubbed under one single provi- 2019 for Indirect Taxes through which in this Budget. This could be created to and floods in others, a new corpus would since 2016. sion. With an increase in the inflation rate, there the Government collected more than cater to core sector project financing. be allocated to this scheme in the forth- The failure of the campaign to properly formulate its target and is a need for an increase in the threshold limit of `35,000 crore. Direct tax collection is fac- India is going through the rarest of rare coming Budget. include accountability in its practice has reduced it to a utopian status the Section 80C deduction, too. It is recommend- ing a severe shortfall in the current fis- economic conditions where economists This year’s Union Budget comes with without any real ground-level impact. This failure is for the lack of tech- ed that this deduction should be increased to a min- cal year. After refunds, it saw a growth — who often call for fiscal prudence over more expectations than ever because of nical experts on the subject of accessibility involved in the formulation imum of `2 lakh or even `2.5 lakh. Thus, if the rate of 0.7 per cent till December 15, 2019 anything else during the Budget season socio-economic conditions. For the first process. There is a sincere need for the Department for Persons with threshold limit of Section 80C is increased by the against the Budget target of 17.3 per cent. — have become more realistic, conced- time the FM has the leeway to breach fis- Disability to diverge from this erring process and hire a permanent offi- FM in the Budget, this will not only boost invest- Advance tax collection after the third ing that there is a need to breach the fis- cal deficits and come up with real ments, but also provide a majority of taxpayers the instalment stood at `2.51 trillion, com- cal deficit target. The DFI could be one reforms, both for taxation and the econ- cer trained in universal design and accessibility so that proper mea- ` sures can be taken to address the issues of PWDs. much-needed relief. pared with 2.47 trillion in the corre- of the triggers where the FM would take omy, but the challenge is whether the Infrastructure Bonds: The Government is sponding period last year, posing a 1.6 a decision, even breaching the fiscal Government is ready for such action. (The writer is Executive Director, National Centre for Promotion tight on funds and needs money to finance the per cent growth. deficit target. To improve sentiments and (The writer is an author and GST and of Employment for Disabled People) country’s infrastructure, so it may consider rein- DTAS may allow assessees to declare growth, India is in dire need of infra- economics specialist) The joys and perils of the gig economy The nature and quality of jobs generated for women in the freelance workforce need to be examined so that appropriate policy suggestions can be put forward for policymakers to make informed decisions higher education are leading to increasing gig economy is expected to generate more warehouses. This has led to greater combining paid and unpaid work could and women face the possibility of being BALWANT SIMI ARJUN migration to urban areas in pursuit of bet- jobs in the future. It is estimated that it will demand for women at delivery hubs and provide opportunities to women involved disadvantaged all over again. MEHTA MEHTA KUMAR ter jobs and opportunities. These trends comprise half of the urban workforce by fulfilment centres. in care-giving activities but could also lead The nature and quality of jobs gener- could have significant implications in the 2025 and as much as 80 per cent by 2030. Another study done by BetterPlace to the deterioration of their working con- ated for women under the gig economy he participation of women in the Indian context as women in urban areas The increasing participation of women (2019) reveals that the number of women ditions and increase in working hours, need to be examined so that appropriate workforce in India is one of the low- are increasingly participating in new-age in the gig economy will not only empow- entering the gig economy is rising. Online given the requirement of constant availabil- policy suggestions can be put forward for Test in the world at around 21 per cent jobs, particularly those that are technolo- er them financially but also steer the eco- companies such as Amazon and Flipkart ity to both duties of care-giving and paid policymakers to make informed decisions. compared to the global average of 48 per gy-based such as flexible work on infor- nomic growth of the country. As report- that have begun to hire women in deliv- work. It would further provide an improved cent. And it has been declining steadily mation technology and other digital plat- ed by the McKinsey Global Institute, if ery roles have also seen better acceptabil- While more women are joining the gig understanding of the realities of flexible over the last two decades mostly on forms called the gig economy. India increased the workforce participa- ity by customers. Besides, food-delivery economy, they are paid less than men for work arrangements in both crowd work account of the agricultural sector. Some of This is helping women maintain a tion rate of women by ten percentage apps such as Swiggy and Zomato have also the same jobs. As much as 60 per cent of (digital marketing, online tuitions, content the key reasons for low work participation work-life balance and accommodate dis- points by 2025, its Gross Domestic Product employed several thousand women the jobs are in food technology, 30 per cent writers, translators, graphic designers, of women in the country are a dispropor- proportionate care activities by reducing (GDP) could rise by as much as 16 per cent employees in cities like Kochi, Jaipur, Pune in e-commerce and courier services and freelance recruiters, software develop- tionate burden of care-giving and domes- reliance on physical space and presence as compared to the business-as-usual sce- and other Tier 2 cities. 10 per cent in hyper-local delivery. ment, accounting, data analytics, legal tic duties, rising income of households, and giving them the option to choose their nario. A recent report on the Future of However, the much-debated issue in Another study done by BetterPlace (2019) work, medical transcription, health work- absence of suitable jobs, patriarchal social own working hours and tasks. Work Anywhere-Gig Worker by Noble the gig economy is the growing concern reveals that challenges remain when hir- ers and social work) and on-demand ser- norms and poor working conditions. In This phenomenon has been brought House revealed that men and women have regarding availability of decent work and ing them for frontline roles, especially with vice work (such as personal transport ser- fact, women’s participation in care-giving about by technological innovation. The almost a 50:50 participation in the gig violation of fundamental rights of work- regard to their safety. vices offered by Uber, Ola, food delivery and domestic duties in the country is high- ownership and access to computers, tablets economy against the traditional workforce ers. Under the gig economy, the demand The Fairwork Project Initiative shows services provided by Zomato, Swiggy and est among all the nations across the with internet and smartphones — some of where the ratio is about 70:30. for workers and supply of opportunities are that app-based service companies such as e-commerce services of Amazon, world. the prerequisites for active participation of About 86 per cent of women gig work- matched online or via mobile applications. Ola, Uber, Uber Eats and Zomato have Naukri.com that require a direct interface The labour force participation rate people in the gig economy — has increased ers in India believe that this kind of Though the gig economy provides good some of the worst working conditions between workers and those requesting for (LFPR) of women declined more in rural manifold in India in recent years. This has arrangement gives them an opportunity to job opportunities and allows for flexible among Indian start-ups. These companies gig services) to fill the critical knowledge areas, while it was almost stable or mar- encouraged more women to participate in earn equal to their male counterparts. The working schedules for women, it can also were ranked on five principles of fairness gap. ginally up in urban areas in the last few the gig economy, particularly from urban 2019 Employment Outlook Report reflect- pave the way for severe commoditisation and score only two-four out of 10. The only (Balwant Mehta is a Fellow at the years. Over the years, the rural and urban and peri-urban areas. ed that the new-age internet companies of work that forces people to choose tran- positive is that they paid at least a local Institute for Human Development and a gap in the LFPR of women narrowed and According to the Employment Outlook were seeing more women in frontline roles. sient work in the absence of better options. minimum wage including employment Visiting Fellow at the Impact and Policy then converged in 2018. Agriculture dis- Report, by staffing platform TeamLease, It is easy to see why, given the lower attri- They are also vulnerable to attacks and costs incurred by the workers. It is also Research Institute (IMPRI), while Simi tress, low payment in unorganised sector women gig workers accounted for about tion rates, better ratings for delivery exploitation. argued that the new work culture within Mehta is CEO and Editorial Director and jobs and rising participation of women in 68,000 jobs in the country in 2019 and the women and improved productivity at Flexible work and the possibility of the gig economy is not activity regulated Balwant Kumar is Director at IMPRI) HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JANUARY 17, 2020 money 08

CAPSULE INVESTMENT ADVISERS India's palm oils import dips Split roles of investment over 8 pc in Dec 2019: SEA

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advisor, distributor: Sebi India's import of palm oils Zinier raises $ 90 mn declined by 8.64 per cent to PNS n NEW DELHI ing any assured returns or any 7,41,490 tonnes in December in funding from other nomenclature that gives 2019, Industry body Solvent ICONIQ Capital, Tiger Markets watchdog Sebi has the impression that the invest- Extractors Association (SEA) Global, others proposed a new set of norms ment advice is risk-free or not said on Thursday. for investment advisers, under susceptible to market risks. India, the world's leading BNP Paribas NEW DELHI: Zinier, a field which they will have to segre- Further, the document must vegetable oil buyer, had service automation solutions gate their advisory and prod- mention about scope of ser- imported 8,11,700 tonne provider, on Thursday said it uct distribution activities, as vices, functions of IA, invest- palm oils in December 2018. has raised USD 90 million part of its effort to strengthen ment objective and guidelines, The country's total veg- sees 9pc growth (around Rs 638 crore) in the regulatory framework. risk factors, validity of adviso- etable oil imports declined to funding from ICONIQ Capital, Besides, the regulator has ry services, terms of fees, con- 11.28 lakh tonne in Tiger Global Management and suggested that Investment flict of interest and liability of December 2019, compared to five other investors. The series Advisers (IA) should not come IA among others. 12.11 lakh tonne in the year- for Sensex in ’20 C round of funding also saw out with any investment advice Besides, it has been sug- ago period. participation from existing suggesting assured returns to gested that IA should clearly The share of palm oil is PNS n MUMBAI investors Accel, Founders clients in the investment advi- declare to the client that it will more than 60 per cent of the It expects the Fund, Nokia-backed NGP sory document. not seek any power of attorney country's total vegetable oil French brokerage BNP Paribas 30-share BSE Capital, France-based Newfund Also, Sebi has suggested Further, it has proposed that IA should or authorisations from its imports. on Thursday said it expects a Capital and Qualcomm mechanisms for charging fees clients for auto implementation According to SEA, import of 9 per cent rise in the Indian Sensex to be Ventures LLC. The funding will from clients and proposed to clearly declare to the client that it will of investment advice and it palm oils have declined, while equity benchmark Sensex 44,500 points by support global customer raise the net worth require- not seek any power of attorney from does not derive any direct or that of soft oils have risen due amid concerns on the broad- the end of the adoption and expansion of ment for IAs. its clients for auto implementation of indirect benefit out of the to reduction in the duty dif- er economy. Zinier's AI-driven field service Further, it has proposed that client's securities or invest- ference between the two oils. It expects the 30-share BSE year automation platform -- ISAC, a IA should clearly declare to the investment advice ment products. Among palm oil products, Sensex to be 44,500 points by statement said. In the past year, client that it will not seek any Further, the regulator has import of crude palm oil the end of the year. more than USD 100 million power of attorney from its es of handsome returns, mis- investment advice and distrib- proposed two mechanism (CPO) declined to 6,31,824 Manishi Raychaudhuri, its Stating that the house is was invested in Zinier to clients for auto implementation selling without adhering to ution of the investment prod- under which an investment tonne in December 2019, from Singapore-based head of Asia "overweight" on India, its head transform the way field service of investment advice. the risk profile of the client, ucts," the Securities and adviser can charge fees -- Assets 6,70,244 tonne in the year-ago Pacific Equity, said he has not of India equity research work gets done, it added. The new set of proposals are non-disclosure of complete Exchange Board of India (Sebi) under advice (AUA) mecha- period, as per the SEA data. seen such a sharp correction in Abhiram Eleswarapu said, intended to strengthen the service fees and charges and said in the draft proposal. nism of fees and fixed fees. The shipment of RBD pal- growth momentum like in "market is not about the con- regulatory framework for extracting money in the name IAs should provide a docu- Under the AUA mechanism, molein dropped to 94,816 the case of India, and termed omy, but only about the top 50 investment advisers as well as of various charges. ment to the client detailing the the maximum fees that can be tonne, from 1,30,459 tonne, the same as "scary". companies." empower them to effectively To further strengthen and terms and conditions of the charged will be 2.5 per cent of while that of crude palm He said with the fall in pri- He, however, said that there discharge their responsibili- make the IA Regulations investment advisory services AUA per annum per family kernel oil (CPKO) rose to vate investments, this was are risks to its market expecta- ties towards the investors who robust, the regulator has come offered to the client. They across all schemes or products 14,850 tonne from 10,997 bound to happen, adding that tions, including stagflation, the are their clients, the regulator out with fresh proposals in this should ensure that neither any and the upper limit of Rs tonne in the said period. concerns are both cyclical and government's budget moves said in a draft proposal. regard and sought public com- investment advice is rendered 75,000 annually per family has Among soft oils, import of structural, and made it clear and if the US Federal does not Sebi said it has been receiv- ments on the proposals till nor any fee is charged until con- been proposed under fixed sunflower oil declined to that there is no magic wand to cut interest rates twice. ing numerous investor com- January 30. The final regula- sent is received from the client fee model. 1,97,842 tonne in December correct things up. Raychaudhuri said the gov- Yes Bank acquires plaints against investment tion will be put in place after on the terms and conditions. "If agreed by the client, 2019 from 2,35,824 tonne in Making it clear that he ernment should not look at the 10.25 pc stake in advisers and most of the com- taking into consideration, The document must clearly Investment Adviser can charge the year-ago period. holds "bearish" views on the fiscal deficit number and cut plaints were related to assured views of all stakeholders. indicate that IA should not, in fees in advance. However, such However, the shipment of economy, there are a few down expenditure to achieve the Sical Logistics returns being offered by IAs, "There should be clear seg- the course of performing its advance cannot exceed fees for soyabean oil rose sharply to things which can cheer target, warning that such a NEW DELHI: Private sector charging of exorbitant fees regation between the two ser- services to the client, hold out two quarter," as per the pro- 1,68,048 tonne from 85,404 investors, and pointed out to move can ensure that the current lender Yes Bank has acquired from client with a false promis- vices provided to the client i.e. any investment advice imply- posal. tonne in the said period. careful stock selection as a key. growth slowdown continues. 10.25 per cent stake in Sical Logistics,a Coffee Day Group company, by invoking pledged shares. "Yes Bank Maruti to Ltd has, pursuant to ‘IOC to decide on IDBI seeks to exit PCA framework, invocation of pledge of hone skills shares, acquired 60,00,000 equity shares having of 800 drivers nominal value of Rs 10 per bidding for BPCL after management to meet RBI this week share, constituting around PNS n NEW DELHI 10.25 per cent of the post- PNS n MUMBAI issue paid-up share capital govt lays out rules’ Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) Since coming of a listed company, namely, on Thursday said it has LIC-owned IDBI Bank, cur- under the PAC, Sical Logistics Ltd," the PNS n NEW DELHI undertaken an initiative to rently under prompt corrective lender said in a regulatory train 800 drivers in the cur- action since May 2017, is more than a filing. The shares have been Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the rent fiscal as part of a joint expected to hold meeting with third of its entire acquired pursuant to country's biggest oil firm, will programme with the the RBI this week to seek book became invocation of pledge of decide on bidding to buy Haryana government. removal of operational restric- shares of Sical Logistics Bharat Petroleum Corporation The country's largest car tions, according to sources. dud loans in Q2 Limited subsequent to Ltd (BPCL) after the govern- maker has initiated driver The lender will make a pre- of FY18, with default/breach of terms of ment lists out rules for the training programme under sentation to the Reserve Bank of the gross NPA credit facilities sanctioned by stake sale, its Chairman Sanjiv Haryana Skill Development India on its improved financial Yes Bank to Sical Connect Singh said Thursday. Mission (HSDM). position, the sources said, adding ratio touching Ltd, the filing added. The Cabinet Committee on Training will be conduct- the management is hopeful of 32 per cent and Economic Affairs had on ed at company's operated coming out of the PCA frame- the net NPAs at November 21, 2019 decided to Institute of Driving & Traffic work by the end of this month. sell government's entire 53.29 Research (IDTR) at The RBI had placed IDBI "The presentation to the 10.88 per cent as of March 17.30 per cent per cent stake in country's sec- The expression of Bahadurgarh and at Rohtak, Bank in May 2017, after it had RBI will be on the key finan- 2019. ond-largest state refiner BPCL, interest (EoI) (for MSI said in a statement. breached the thresholds for cial numbers. On the capital In the quarter to September but a tender for sale hasn't yet BPCL stake sale) The company's association capital adequacy, asset quality front and in terms of net NPAs, 2019, its net NPA stood at 5.97 bank in shoring up its capital been issued. hasn't been issued yet. We with HSDM is targeted to cre- (net NPAs was over 13 per cent we have been able to make per cent and tier-1 capital and position, another person famil- "The expression of interest ate a pool of better vehicle dri- in March 2017), return on progress," the sources told PTI. CRAR improved to 9.52 per iar with the matter said. (EoI) (for BPCL stake sale) don't know the conditions. vers and make the roads safer assets and the leverage ratio. A query sent to the bank did cent and 11.98 per cent, respec- In the second quarter of hasn't been issued yet. We We have no information in the state, it added. Since coming under the PAC, not elicit any response. tively. FY20, the bank received Rs HDFC ERGO Health don't know the conditions. We whether PSUs are allowed The institutes at more than a third of its entire The PCA norms trigger if a Capital infusion through 4,743 crore from LIC, which have no information whether to bid or not Bahadurgarh and Rohtak are book became dud loans in Q2 bank's net NPA crosses 6 per recap bonds by the government holds 51 per cent stake, and Rs to merge with HDFC PSUs are allowed to bid or —SANJIV SINGH a joint venture between MSI of FY18, with the gross NPA cent or if CRAR (capital to risk in Q2, and also from LIC, and 4,557 crore from the govern- ERGO through share not," Singh told reporters here. IOC Chairman and Haryana Transport ratio touching 32 per cent and weighted assets) is below the recovery from stressed ment which still owns 47.11 "I cannot comment if IOC will Department. the net NPAs at 17.30 per cent. regulatory requirement of accounts have also helped the per cent. swap bid or not unless we see the NEW DELHI: HDFC ERGO conditions set out in the EoI." ciency, and better service." Health erstwhile Apollo He said a decision on the Asked if the company has issue can only be taken once been told that PSUs will be Munich Health Insurance will Wipro Ventures sets up $ 150 mn Fund merge with HDFC ERGO there is clarity on the bidding kept out, Singh said there is no Wockhardt gets through a share swap deal. process the government information on whether state- The board of director of HDFC intends to follow. owned firms can bid or not. ll to invest in enterprise software firms ERGO and HDFC ERGO Health Soon after the Cabinet deci- BPCL will give the buyer sion, Oil Minister ready access to 14 per cent of PNS n NEW DELHI Ventures will continue to ing. DCGI approval for at its meeting on January 15, approved a scheme of Dharmendra Pradhan had India's oil refining capacity invest in early to mid-stage Wipro Ventures, managed arrangement and hinted that PSUs will be kept and about one-fourth of the Wipro Ventures, the strategic companies building inno- by Biplab Adhya and Venu amalgamation between the out of BPCL privatisation. fuel marketing infrastructure investment arm of Wipro vative enterprise soft- Pemmaraju, has invested in 16 two new antibiotics two entities, HDFC Ltd said in "Since 2014, we have a clear in the world's fastest-growing Limited, on Thursday ware solutions early to mid-stage start-ups so n a regulatory filing. Mortgage vision that the government has energy market. said it has closed USD across key areas, far, including 11 in the US, 4 PNS NEW DELHI lender HDFC Ltd is promoter no business to be in business," It, however, will be sold after 150 million (about including cyber- in Israel and 1 in India. of general insurance firm Pradhan had said on carving out Numaligarh Rs 1,063 crore) Fund security, applica- ln addition to making direct Drug firm Wockhardt on HDFC ERGO.The scheme November 22, 2019. "We have Refinery from its portfolio ll that will invest in tion develop- equity investments, Wipro Thursday said it has received envisages amalgamation and examples of 2-3 sectors such as and given to a pubic sector enterprise software ment, analytics, Ventures has also invested in approval from the Indian drug will lead to dissolution of telecom and aviation where unit. Numaligarh Refinery Ltd companies. cloud infrastruc- five early-stage enterprise regulator for its two new HDFC Ergo Health without ushering in private participa- is also to be sold out to a PSU, "Buoyed by the success ture, test automation, focused venture funds in antibiotics indicated for the winding up, it said. tion has led to customers ben- possibly through a bidding of its first USD 100 million and artificial intelligence," Israel, New York and Los treatment of acute bacterial efiting from price cuts, effi- process. fund launched in 2015, Wipro Wipro said in a regulatory fil- Angeles. skin and skin structure infec- tions. The approval by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) is for novel antibiotics Higher customs duty likely on toys, paper and footwear discovered and manufactured in India by an Indian compa- Wockhardt's 2 new antibi- PNS n NEW DELHI The paper industry has ny, Wockhardt MD Murtaza otics, EMROK (IV) and For new pneumatic tyres of rubber, it expressed concerns about Khorakiwala said in a media EMROK O (Oral), for acute The government may increase cheap imports and surge in conference call today. bacterial skin and skin struc- customs duty on several prod- has proposed to hike customs duty to inbound shipments. The approval for the two ture Infections including dia- ucts like paper, footwear, rub- 40 per cent from the current 10-15 per "This has significant negative novel antibiotics by the DCGI betic foot infections and con- ber items and toys in the forth- cent. Similarly on footwear and related impact on coated paper man- paves way for a Rs 100 crore current bacteraemia based on coming Budget with a view to ufacturing industry. Increase in opportunity for the company the phase 3 study involving promote 'Make in India' and products, the ministry has suggested duty will help domestic indus- in the country over 18 to 24 500 patients in 40 centres boost manufacturing growth, increase in duty to 35 per cent from the try to compete with global months on an annual basis, he across India," Wockhardt said sources said. players. It would also protect added. in a statement. The Commerce and current 25 per cent local manufacturers and ensure The size of Indian antibiot- The new drug will target Industry Ministry in its Budget sustained growth of domestic ic market is around Rs 16,000 superbug like Methicillin resis- recommendations to the Hike in the duty will help wooden furniture to 30 per paper industry," one of the crore, growing at 7 per cent tant Staphylococcus aureus Finance Ministry has proposed address the issue of price com- cent from the current 20 per sources said. and is one of the largest ther- (MRSA), which is a leading rationalisation of basic customs petition. Majority of imports cent. For wood, metal and plastic apeutic segment, with around cause of rising antimicrobial or import duty on over 300 are coming from ASEAN For coated paper, paper toys, the ministry has suggest- 12 per cent market share of the resistance (AMR), it added. items from different sectors, countries, with which India has boards and hand made papers, ed increase in import duty to Indian pharmaceutical market, The size of Indian antibiot- including furniture, chemicals, a free trade agreement. It is also it has suggested doubling the up to 100 per cent from the Khorakiwala said. ic market is around Rs 16,000 rubber, coated paper and paper suspected that China is re-rout- duty to 20 per cent. current 20 per cent. The company will also crore, growing at 7 per cent boards, they said. ing large quantities of footwear However, it has asked for Import of these toys launch these antibiotics in and is one of the largest ther- For new pneumatic tyres of Similarly on footwear and 25 per cent. through these countries," the removal of import duty on increased to USD 304 million emerging markets primarily apeutic segment, with a 12 per rubber, it has proposed to hike related products, the ministry "There is a significant sources said. waste paper and wood pulp, in 2018-19 from USD 281.82 through partnerships, he cent market share of the customs duty to 40 per cent has suggested increase in duty increase in imports of under- The ministry has proposed which is currently at 10 per cent million in 2017-18 from China added. Indian pharmaceutical market, from the current 10-15 per cent. to 35 per cent from the current valued and cheap footwear. to increase import duty on and 5 per cent, respectively. and Hong Kong. "DCGI has approved he said. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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Laying path for self-sufficiency Hyderabad-based NGO Sahara is training adolescent girls and homemakers to become self-employed, writes V SATEESH REDDY

ot every girl gets a chance to location to the next after each training. pursue higher studies After the courses, we refer the trainees because of financial con- SAHARA HAS BEEN HELPING THOUSANDS OF GIRLS AND to beauty parlours and other service sec- N straints. HOMEMAKERS GAIN INDEPENDENCE BY GIVING tors for employment.” Many are forced to stay at When asked if they take any fee for home or worse work as daily labourers TRAINING IN COURSES SUCH AS TAILORING, STYLING these courses, Rao said that they charge to make sure they earn enough for Rs 500 as a registration fee in order to themselves and their families. To help AND MAKE UP, APPLYING MEHENDI, COMPUTER make the people take the programme girls from such impoverished families EDUCATION, ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, OFFICE seriously. earn a better life, a Hyderabad-based About their other social activities, NGO, Sahara, has set up skill develop- MANAGEMENT, MAKING AND SELLING ARTIFICIAL Rao adds, “We sponsor poor girl chil- ment training for adolescent girls and ORNAMENTS AND MORE dren to pursue their education, form women. For more than a decade, the children clubs and promote child rights. organisation has been helping thou- three to six months. Our focus is to help We take care of the elderly living in a sands of girls and homemakers gain the people getting trained grow as an community and help them by provid- independence by giving training in individual and also learn to be a part of ing food and other necessities for their courses such as tailoring, styling and a group.” survival. We conduct med- make up, applying mehendi, comput- Speaking about how the organisation ical camps and also er education, English proficiency, office started, Narsing Rao says, “I started the spread awareness management, making and selling arti- organisation three decades ago in about the environ- ficial ornaments and more. rural areas like Adilabad by starting ment.” Speaking to The Pioneer, Ramagiri various social activities. We strive Narsing Rao, Founder and Secretary of to bring an overall sustainable Sahara, says, “Through our NGO, we development in communities. have been helping the underprivileged Through years of service we noticed across Telugu states for more than three that only by integration of different decades now. In our journey, we have activities involving various age observed that many young women groups development is possible. and homemakers are being restricted to We develop our projects for the chil- their homes or working in back break- dren, the women, the youth and the ing daily labour because of financial We strive to bring an overall elderly in fields of environ- constraints. Hence, our NGO helps sustainable development in ment, health, life, them learn various courses so they can communities. We understood employment and turn to self-employment.” skill development.” When asked about how it is different that only by integration of different He said that from the Prime Minister Skill activities involving various age groups more than a Development programme, Narsing Rao development is possible. We are base 1,000 women shares, “The Prime Minister Skill Deve- have benefitted lopment programme doesn’t offer prop- projects on the children, the women, through their er facilities. Many women who got tr- the youth and the elderly in fields of programme till ained under that programme are now environment, health, life, employment date. coming to us for a second round of He adds, “We training. We don’t have restrictions on and skill development. have been set- the number of women joining out te- RAMAGIRI NARSING RAO ting up various am of trainees and one can join at any FOUNDER AND SECRETARY, centres across time. We have one-month short-term SAHARA ORGANISATION Hyderabad. We courses and long-term courses that last move from one

ai Dhanush has become a household name J among the Telugu audi- ence for his role in Number 1 Kodalu serial. In the daily, he plays Rahul who Content plays key role is ambitious and aims to be the best in all that he does. He is a person who has his mind set on becoming successful but eventu- Speaking to V SATEESH REDDY, Number 1 Kodalu fame Jai Dhanush shares ally gets married to an illiterate woman. The story is about how he deals with it. about his entry into movies and television, the impact of OTT platforms and more Began with movies After acting some movies, I got Keerthi. He shares, “Whenever Versatile actor Content is key Social activities a chance to enter the television Keerthi and I go to a public place, Jai Dhanush began his acting industry. I believe that in order people recognise us and talk to us Jai said that actor Vikram is He said that the OTT (over- Speaking about his experi- career in movies and his first to rise to the top in movie one about our work in serials. They his role model and want to don the-top) services will have no ence in providing social work, movie in a lead role was in Pote needs constant support and back refer to us with our names in the versatile roles like him. He effect on the viewership of tele- the actor says that, “I think it Poni in 2006. He says, “I was up. But through serials the serials and that feels good. I met shares, “I have no specific role vision serials. He adds, “I believe is important for everyone to interested in acting since my opportunities are more and audi- Keerthi in Thurpu Padamara that I aim to act as in movies. that content plays a key role in take part in social work. My childhood. I learned it under ence base is more diverse. I serial and we worked together in Whatever role I get, I want to every medium. Introduction of fans have an association in Satyanand master at his acting believe serials are a reflection of Alliyambal in Malayalam. We give it my best and connect with various platforms is a healthy Kerala and I take part in institute. Later, I tried my luck in our daily lives and they connect both act in serials in several lan- all age groups. My favourite competition. Nowadays, serials social activities with them. In the industry and got small roles well with all age groups. Hence I guages and this is a great learn- serial is Number 1 Kodalu. Zee have a good story and are giving the city too, when I get free in movies like Vijayendra Varma, worked in serials in all regional ing experience for us. As we both TV Anuradha madam helped a tough competition to movies time I take part in social work.” Mee Shreyobhilashi and more. languages. I did serials like are from the same industry, we me set high goals for myself in too. More platforms means bud- As a message to aspiring Later I got lead roles in movies Alliyambal in Malayalam, understand each other very well.” the TV industry.” ding actors would get more artistes in the film and tele- like Pote Poni and Manorama.” Chandralekha in Tamil and got a chances to prove their talent.” vision industry, he says that great feedback for my efforts.” Speaking about women play- focus and dedication Cinema to serials I believe that content plays a key role in every medium. ing the villain in many serials, Jai regarding work are Marriage to a co-star Introduction of various platforms is a healthy competition. said that it is all done for enter- important for any bud- After donning lead roles in tainment and one shouldn’t care ding actor, whether man movies, Jai entered television. Jai did serials like Aadapilla, More platforms means budding actors would get more if the negative character is a man or woman, and every- Speaking about his entry into Thurpu Padamara, Konchem chances to prove their talent or a woman. He says that women one must have a goal in television, Jai says, Istam Konchem Kastam and donning such role doesn’t affect life and work hard to “Entertainment is my passion. more. He married to his co-star JAI DHANUSH how woman are seen in society. achieve it. 10

Hyderabad Friday January 17, 2020 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE

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EK DURACHARI RAJA l Shudrka Hyderabad is staging a play Ek Durachari Raja on January 19 at Lamakaan from OH HELLO! 7.30 pm. Ek Durachari Raja, has drawn from Camus' ‘Caligula' the concept of deification of l Crowd favourite Rahul Dua starts his country emperors which was common to the pagan world, tour again, this time travelling solo with his the Greek and Macedonian. brand new stand up special ‘Oh Hello!’ He will be touring multiple venues in the city till January 25.

VIOLIN NOMADS lAs a part of the Festival Fridays of Hyderabad l Milap, Hithish and Sunil l Kajal Literary Festival, Alliance Française of Hyderabad invites you to a concert of the French-Indian band Violin Nomads at Novotel HICC, Madhapur, today at FLYING HIGH 7.30 pm. The concert is open to all. JCI Hyderabad Deccan recently organised ‘Deccan Kite Mania', a kite l l flying event where several cultural events were organised. The guests at l Jyothi Suman Shobha the event were treated to a variety of fun activities and a traditional South Indian dinner. The event was held at LMG's Smart School, Begum Bazaar. SPLENDOR OF MASTERS

lBanyan Tree's Splendor of Masters aims at showcasing a bouquet of maestros from the world of Indian music in combinations that are not only rare but also aesthetic and enriching. Every year this festival has received an overwhelming response from music lovers in various cities. The event will be organised at Shilpakala Vedika on January 25 at 6 pm.

BEYOND THOUGHT lIn a world full of constant change, we are always aware of what's going on and what we think about it. Cinephiles Film Club is presenting a documentary titled Beyond Thought on January 22 at 7 pm at Lamakaan. TELUGU RUCHULU l Rediscover the rich, authentic cuisine of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh through a unique food festival – Telugu Ruchulu. MTR Foods brings a scrumptious array of over 80 dishes prepared by expert home cooks representing 6 regional cuisine trails across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The food festival will begin tomorrow.

GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, send your details along with a poster and contact number to [email protected] l Priyanka l Sushila Bokadia l Sarika l Rupali l Sonal FUN

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Hyderabad Friday January 17, 2020 tollywood BUNNY EYES Bollywood for pan-India appeal Love Story first Many Tollywood stars have made foray into Bollywood and is also keen on joining the look poster out bandwagon. K RAMYA SREE writes about the xtendeing their the role with great interest to Sankranti greeting, pull off his part. Also, Sai expectations the Stylish Star has about going national e the makers of Naga Pallavi could spring a sur- Chaitanya and Sai prise for the audience. I believe tylish Star Allu in my filmography is impor- tic. We have known each other Pallavi-starrer, Love the lead pair’s performances Arjun has a huge tant. Thanks to social media, (Pooja Hegde) for many years. Story, released the first look on will stand out,” Kammula said. fan following but people can now watch and But to [witness] her talent on Wednesday. The poster was The film, being produced by s he wants to have a appreciate movies irrespec- set was sheer pleasure.” unveiled on the occasion of Ram Mohan Rao, will be ‘pan-India appeal’. tive of the language.” The film has been receiving Sankranti. wrapped up in three schedules. For this he has He said that he has been rave reviews since its release. Directed by Sekhar The project went on the floors evinced interest in doing a offered Bollywood films. “It is Even Pawan Kalyan wrote an Kammula, the film marks the last September and is current- Bollywood film. He has said about finding the right project appreciation note for Allu maiden collaboration of Naga ly on the verge of being com- that he wants to have a Hindi and the right director. I don’t Arjun. The latter posted a pic- Chaitanya and . pleted. If everything goes as film in his filmography, want to rush into things.” ture of the flowers and the However, Kammula and Sai planned, the film will hit the though he is yet to choose the Speaking about Ala note and tweeted, “Soo over- Pallavi are joining hands for the screens this summer. right project and director Vaikunthapurramulo, Bunny whelmed to see this coming second time. The latter made If reports are to be believed, from the ones that were said that, “In mass entertain- from PSPK garu himself . her Telugu debut with Fidaa. Chay will next team up with offered to him so far. The act- ers, we tend to go over-the-top. Very touched by the graceful Talking about the project, director Parasuram for a or is currently enjoying the But this time, I decided to keep gesture... Thank you very Kammula had said, “It’s a love romantic comedy. An official success of Ala my performance more authen- @PawanKalyan garu. (sic)” story of a boy and girl who announcement regarding the Vaikunthapurramulo. move to the city from their vil- project is yet to be made. Speaking with an English lage to pursue their dreams.” Sai Pallavi, on the other publication, Mid Day, in an ALLU ARJUN SAID THAT HE WANTS TO HAVE A He went on to reveal that the hand, has begun shooting for interview, Allu Arjun said, “I film will see Chaitanya speak Rana Daggubati’s Virata want to have pan-India HINDI FILM IN HIS FILMOGRAPHY, THOUGH HE IS in Telangana dialect. Parvam, in which she plays a appeal, for which I need to do YET TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROJECT AND THE “Naga Chaitanya has been naxalite. Last seen in Suriya’s a Bollywood film. It’s a huge trying to master the Telangana NGK, Pallavi has a interesting prospect for my growth as an RIGHT DIRECTOR FROM THE ONES THAT WERE dialect for his part. He’s com- slate of projects in her kitty cur- actor. Having a Hindi movie OFFERED TO HIM SO FAR. pletely surrendered himself to rently. VARUN in RAVI TEJA Maruthi's next? to join Ramesh Varma aruthi Dasari is for Tamil remake considered m one of the pioneers of f the ongoing buzz in the media and the new Tollywood film industry is to be believed, Mass era and one of the i Maharaja Ravi Teja will be seen in most popular direc- a Telugu remake of a Tamil movie, tors in the industry. helmed by Ramesh Varma. Ravi His direction has Teja will be collaborating with Ramesh always been revolu- Varma for the second time with the first tionary in terms of his one being for Veera. style, making small bud- Ramesh Varma made his directorial get films. He never failed to debut with Oka Oorilo in 2005 starring deliver his best and made his mark actor Tarun, followed by Ride, Veera and in Tollywood. Abbayitho Ammayi. His previous offering Industry grapevine is that the with Bellamkonda Srinivas was the suspense filmmaker wants to test his luck with thriller, Rakshasudu, which performed well at the a mega hero and is planning to work box office. This could be one of the reasons for Ravi with Mega Prince Varun Tej. Teja to give his nod although Veera was a disaster at the box office. Maruthi earlier worked with Sources said that Ramesh Varma’s latest project, a remake and Sharwanand and wanted to of a super hit Tamil movie, has now fallen in Ravi Teja’s lap. work with Allu Arjun too. But he Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja who is also hungry for deliv- failed to convince the actor. Now ering a hit movie, has given the nod for the remake. sources said that Varun Tej, who is An official announcement is yet to be made. enjoying the success of Currently, Ravi Teja is busy shooting for Gaddalakonda , has agreed to Gopichand Malineni’s directorial venture Krack helm the movie. alongside Shruti Hassan. With Maruthi’s recent directorial Meanwhile, Ravi Teja’s Disco Raja, venture Pratiroju Pandage starring Sai Dharam Tej and , performing well at the directed by V.I. Anand, will hit screens on box office, it is believed that Varun Tej will give his nod to the director. Recently Maruthi Dasari January 25. After wrapping up the shoot is said to have narrated a story to Varun Tej and though the actor is impressed with the nar- of Krack, the Mass Maharaja will join the ration, he asked the director to come back with the full script. sets of Ramesh Varma’s directorial venture. NANI wwrraappss uupp sshhoooottiinngg ffoorr VV

atural star Nani, who is currently busy working on two movies — Mohanakrishna Indragranti’s V and Shiva Nirvana’s Tuck Jagadeesh — has wrapped up shooting for n V, it is learnt. The film’s director Mohankrishna Indraganti took to twit- ter to make this announcement. The filmmaker tweeted, “It’s a WRAP for V An adrenaline-pumping and emotionally rewarding shoot has come to an end. Stellar performances by the cast Superb contributions by the crew Now the countdown begins to Ugadi. First look will be out soon Very soon (sic).” The film is slated for release on March 25, 2020. In the film, Nani essays a role with all negative shades. The film, produced by Dil Raju, stars and as female leads. On the other side, Nani is currently busy with his upcoming pro- duction venture Hit which stars Viswak Sen in the lead role. Tuck Jagadesh marks Nani’s second collaboration with Shiva Nirvana. Their first film together was romantic saga Ninnu Kori. Ritu Varma and Aishwarya Rajesh are playing the female leads. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | JANUARY 17, 2020 sport 12

In current situation, you should KOHLI TO BE BACK AT NO 3 be ready to bat anywhere: Iyer PTI n RAJKOT has not been as effective as earlier and (considering) the competi- he would like to change the percep- tion which we have now kipper Virat Kohli is set to be tion. Bhuvneshwar undergoes right now,” 25-year-old back at his regular number three It would be interesting to see Iyer told reporters Sposition after the strategy of whether India play Delhi speedster sports hernia surgery in ahead of the second coming two-down boomeranged in Navdeep Saini or persist with Shardul ODI here. the lung-opener as India take on a Thakur, who gave away 43 runs in London, rehab in NCA The stylish bats- resolute Australia in the must-win Mumbai. man also said that the second ODI here on Friday. Ravindra Jadeja looks a certain- PTI n NEW DELHI team is looking forward to India go into the game 0-1 down ty and so the choice would be more experimentation. after Australia registered a 10-wick- between chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, njury-plagued Indian pacer “We can’t give any reasons et win in the lung-opener at Mumbai, who conceded 55 runs in the first IBhuvneshwar Kumar has under- of batting at any particular courtesy David Warner and Aaron ODI and Yuzvendra Chahal as the gone a sports hernia surgery in number. Yes it is really impor- Finch, who hit unbeaten hundreds. lead spinner. London and will begin his rehabili- tant for us to be focused and In a bid to field all three in-form On the other hand, a high on tation at the National Cricket not to cry about why we players — Rohit Sharma, Shikhar confidence Australia will be looking Academy (NCA) after returning to haven’t been batting at a sim- Dhawan and KL Rahul —, Kohli to seal the issue to register back to the country, the BCCI said on ilar position. Experimentation dropped himself down the order but back series wins in India, a rare feat Thursday. is something we are looking the plan backfired spectacularly as he for any visiting team. The Finch- The Board did not specify any forward to. Hopefully, we will was unable to convert his start. Warner combination will look for- timeline for his recovery but it is get a good number for each Opener Dhawan later said he was ward to carry the momentum. learnt that he will return to action batsman. ready to bat at number three if Their middle-order comprising during the Indian Premier League “This is the time we asked to by the team management, the experienced Steve Smith, in- (IPL), which is scheduled to start on should try and experiment but since Kohli has been successful form Marnus Labuschange, Ashton March 29. Bhuvneshwar plays for things and hopefully it will at that position, the skipper would be Turner and Alex Carey looks more or Sunrisers Hyderabad in the T20 work-out in the future,” said more than willing to walk in one- less settled. event. the Mumbaikar. down. If all of them fire in unison, along “Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Shreyas Iyer celebrates with Virat Kohli A middle-order collapse in Kohli batting at three also pro- with the openers, then it will hard for Kumar travelled to London on 9th BCCI/Twitter Mumbai exposed India's vides stability to the middle-order. the opposition bowlers. January and underwent a successful weakest link but Iyer said that With a concussed Rishabh Pant However, it will be quite a test of sports hernia surgery on 11th PTI n RAJKOT it was part and parcel of the out of the second game, Rahul is a their middle-order at the Saurashtra January. He was assisted by Team game. certainty as he will keep wickets. Cricket Association stadium. India physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar,” hreyas Iyer on Thursday “Well it happens some- So, like in the last game, Rohit Australian bowlers also showed read a statement from Board Ssaid the current competi- times and you are not pre- and Dhawan, who made a dogged 74 at the Wankhede, why they are con- Secretary Jay Shah. tion in the Indian team pared. The country was not off 91 balls in Wankhede, could open, sidered among the best. “Bhuvneshwar will now return to demands one to bat at any prepared to see us collapsing and there could be a toss-up between Led by pace spearhead Mitchell India and commence his rehabilita- number after he did not get to in such situations but it is a Rahul and young Shreyas Iyer at India’s captain Virat Kohli bats during a practice session AP Starc, they bundled out India for a tion at the National Cricket Academy play at his usual number four part and parcel of the game,” number four. Iyer had a rare failure sub-par 255 and Mitchell Starc and (NCA) in Bengaluru,” it added. spot in the first ODI against said Iyer on the collapse. on Tuesday. Jadhav and rookie Shivam Dube icon Sachin Tendulkar’s record of Pat Cummins would be raring to go He was not named in the T20 Australia. “You have to take it in Pant's absence could pave the makes the squad. most hundreds on home soil for once again. squad for the upcoming tour of Iyer returned to India’s your stride and move for- way for the inclusion of Karnataka Rohit, who had a phenomenal India. Spinners Adam Zampa and New Zealand due to the injury. limited overs set-up following ward. As a team we have been batsman Manish Pandey, who made 2019, failed in the first game, but The bowlers led by Jasprit Ashton Agar, not only contained the the 2019 World Cup and has doing really well throughout optimum use of the opportunity given the form he is in, the opener Bumrah had a forgettable outing at runs, but provided crucial break- a belter and India can draw confi- done well at number four. the season and it was just one that he got in the third T20 against is expected to bounce back strongly the Wankhede and they would be throughs and are expected to play a dence from the home series against “In this situation, you of the matches where you Sri Lanka in Pune. here. more than eager to make a strong similar role again in the middle New Zealand in 2017, when they won should be ready to bat at any completely collapsed...There It would also be interesting to see Ditto for Kohli, who is just one comeback and prove their mettle. overs. 2-1 after losing the opener, co-inci- number because it is really is lot of learning from there,” which among the experienced Kedar hundred short of equalling cricket Bumrah, since his comeback, The track here is expected to be dentally in Mumbai. important to play in the team, said Iyer. Need to have a strong character to get better of Kohli: Zampa ‘India to fight back hard in second game’ PTI n RAJKOT “They (India) will fight back PTI n RAJKOT thing playing in places like to. After game one (first ODI), hard to line up early in his no doubt. They are a great side, India against these guys is to he will be even more switched innings. He's such a great ustralia captain Aaron got some world-class players,” ustralian leg-spinner Adam have a little bit of character,” said on. It will be a big challenge,” starter, even the other day he AFinch has no doubts that Finch said talking about what to AZampa on Thursday said Zampa ahead of Friday’s second said Zampa, who has 66 ODIs was 16 off 14. How much ener- India will “fight back" in the sec- expect from Friday's match. one needs to have a “strong ODI here. wickets from 49 games. gy he brought to the crease, his ond ODI here Friday after being Asked about his opening character” to get the better of a Zampa has dismissed Kohli Steve Waugh had said in running between the wickets, battered in the series-opener in partner’s batting display, the class act like India captain Virat four times in ODIs and twice in the past that Kohli has not some of the cover drives he Mumbai. Australia skipper said: “He Kohli, who he has dismissed six T20s. shown enough respect to played off the quicks,” he said. Australia gave the hosts a (Warner) is playing unbelievably times in limited overs cricket so “You probably know you’re Zampa, but the leggie dis- “I think it’s important to try reality check with a crushing 10- well I think. It’s so hard to bowl far. going to get hit for boundaries agreed with the former and have a game plan against wicket win in the lung-opener to him once he gets in. He hits Zampa said despite enjoy- but it can really get worse if you Australia skipper. him. So we figured out before on Tuesday, riding on David the ball all around the ground, ing an upperhand over the make that affect you. I have got “I don’t think he (Kohli) the last game that it would be Warner and Finch's unbeaten so stopping him from scoring is Indian captain in limited-overs, him a few times now but I don’t doesn’t respect me. I don’t think good to start with leg-spin to hundreds. so hard. Kohli is a hard nut to crack. think there is anything in it. He that’s correct (referring to him. But Finch said it would be “He is so clear with how he “It’s going to be an attack- still scores at over 100 (strike Waugh's statement).” “I’ve got him out four times silly to take India lightly as they Aaron Finch bats during a practice is going to bat, his footwork is ing approach. I think if you’re rate) against me,” the 27-year- Zampa said Australia has in the last year or so it's nice to boast of world-class players. session AP pretty good. His mental state is on the back-foot and have a old spinner said. managed to find out Kohli’s have that confidence to bowl to “That was a pretty good unbelievable when he is out in defensive mindset then that’s “He is a very hard guy to weak point. him at the start of his innings,” performance. I think our field- how the boys went,” he was the middle. He is so clear with when he (Kohli) can get on top bowl to. He’s one of the tough- Adam Zampa kicks a ball during a “We basically just found said Zampa, who is on his ing was a little bit sloppy but all quoted as saying by his thoughts and his game. He of you. The most important est guys I’ve ever had to bowl practice session AP that Virat finds leg-spinners third tour to India. in all we ar really happy with ‘cricket.Com.Au’. is in top shape.” Ireland stun WI by four runs Dhoni dropped from BCCI's central contracts list PTI n NEW DELHI AFP n ST. GEORGE’S Mahi starts training with Jharkhand Ranji squad ahendra Singh Dhoni was on reland rode a career-best 95 MThursday dropped from the PTI n NEW DELHI us. It was a pleasant Jharkhand team will Ifrom opener Paul Stirling BCCI’s list of centrally contracted surprise. He batted for a have their red-ball rou- before keeping their nerve in a players, raising fresh doubts on the he 38-year-old while and did the usual tines, Dhoni will pri- nail-biting final over to pull off future of the former India captain who Tshowed up at his training routine,” a marily practice against a four-run win over world has not played since the World Cup home team's net prac- source close to the the white ball. champions West Indies in the semifinal loss to New Zealand last year. tice in Ranchi, indicat- Jharkhand team man- Jharkhand’s next first of a three-match Twenty20 The BCCI announced the central ing that he is gearing agement told PTI. match is against series on Wednesday. contracts for the period of October himself for the upcom- “We are expecting Uttarakhand, starting The burly Stirling steered 2019 to September 2020. The 38- ing Indian Premier him to train with the Sunday in Ranchi. The Ireland to 208-7 in their 20 year-old Dhoni was in the A category, League. This was on a team regularly from team has returned home overs. which fetches a player Rs 5 crore as day when BCCI axed now on. His presence after an eight wicket However, the home side annual retainership, until last year. him from the list of can only help the play- loss against appeared comfortably on course Skipper Virat Kohli, his white-ball centrally contracted ers,” the source added. Maharashtra in for victory — bringing up their deputy Rohit Sharma and top pacer players. In fact, Dhoni has Nagothane. Out of five hundred inside 10 overs with Jasprit Bumrah were retained in the “Even we did not bought a brand new games, Jharkhand have just two wickets down — until highest A+ bracket of Rs 7 crore. know that he was going bowling machine for his won two, lost two and the game was decided in the last Dhoni’s contract not being to come and train with training. While the drawn one. Runaway favourites Ind over. renewed is not exactly a surprise as he Needing 15 to win, all- has not played a competitive game 19, has been included in the Grade B Cup campaign, has cemented his place rounder Josh Little (3-29) got rid since that World Cup semifinal on July category, which also features Hardik in the middle order and seems to be a ready for High Five of the dangerous Dwayne Bravo, 9. He has been on an sabbatical and has Pandya and Yuzvendra Chahal along stable number four that the team has one of two wickets to fall in the refused to divulge his future plans. with two others. been looking for. PTI n CAPE TOWN has South Asian expats with last over. Head coach Ravi Shastri had MS Dhoni in a file photo PTI Pacer Navdeep Saini and T20 spe- Pacer Thakur too has made an names like Tushar Chaturvedi, With five needed off the last recently said that Dhoni may soon end cialist Washington Sundar are new impact in the limited opportunities he few precocious talents, Yugandhar Retharekar, Ishan ball and seven wickets down, his ODI career but could be in con- following a dismal tour of Australia last entrants in Grade C alongside Shreyas has got while the injured Chahar has Ahardworking teenagers and Fartyal, Debasish Sahoo help- Hayden Walsh could only wave tention for a spot in the T20 World year, Rahul has made a strong come- Iyer, Deepak Chahar and Shardul become a strong contender for a spot a chunky lot which might fall ing out the likes of Kazumasha his bat into thin air in a desper- Cup squad provided he does well in the back and been a consistent performer Thakur. Though he has not played in the T20 World Cup with a string of by the wayside in times to come Takahashi, Masato Morita and ate attempt to win the game. IPL. in the shorter formats. Tests, Saini has emerged as an option impressive performances, including a will form an eclectic 16-team Shu Noguchi. It was only Ireland’s second Among others, batsman K L Rahul Test opener Mayank Agarwal, who in all three formats. six-wicket haul against Bangladesh in mix in the melting pot called The Nigerian team, which victory in T20 cricket over the has been promoted from B grade to A. has done well since making his debut Iyer, who made a limited-overs November. It is the best ever in the ICC Under-19 World Cup is clubbed in a difficult group West Indies who went into the Having lost his place in the Test side during the tour of Australia in 2018- comeback following India's World shortest format till date. starting on Friday. comprising Australia, West game having swept the ODI Defending champions Indies and England, has more series 3-0. India will be overwhelming local flavour in the presence of “Everyone is ecstatic, we AFP n PORT ELIZABETH favourites to win the junior Sylvester Okpe, Oche Boniface, came so close in that second global meet for the fifth time Ifeanyichukwu Uboh and ODI (lost by one wicket) and it orld cricketer of the year with at least six players, includ- Olayinka Olaleye. maybe affected us in that third WBen Stokes survived three Pope, Stokes revive England ing skipper Priyam Garg hav- The tournament starts with ODI, so to show the bottle and reviews by South Africa as he ing played senior cricket (first- hosts South Africa taking on come out against one of the top and Ollie Pope regained the ini- a day after being named player Kagiso Rabada took two bat, while Root was beaten and class, List A or T20). Afghanistan in the 'Diamond teams in T20 cricket and get a tiative for England on the first of the year by the International wickets for South Africa but the bowled by a fast delivery from Not to forget four players City' of Kimberley on Friday, win was great for the vibe of the day of the third Test at St Cricket Council and on the home team's most impressive Rabada which hit the top of his — Yashasvi Jaiswal, Garg, Ravi followed by Australia's big- team,” said Ireland skipper George’s Park on Thursday. back of a man-of-the-match bowler was Maharaj who took off stump. Bishnoi, Kartik Tyagi—who ticket game against West Indies Andrew Balbirnie. England were 224 for four performance when England lev- one for 55 in 32 overs. He With the four-match series have already landed fat con- on the very next day. at the end of an attritional day elled the four-match series by bowled an unbroken spell of 30 tied at 1-1, batting first tracts in the IPL. Australia like India have a during which South Africa had winning the second Test in overs which enabled captain appeared to be a considerable India have been the team to number of players, who have briefly claimed the advantage. Cape Town by 189 runs. Faf du Plessis to rotate his fast advantage on a pitch which had beat on the junior cricket cir- already played senior level England were 148 for four Stokes made a shaky start, bowlers as England struggled to a fair covering of grass but cuit since Virat Kohli's team cricket with one prominent when Stokes and Pope came surviving a leg before wicket assert themselves. which offered no help to the dominated the proceedings in name being former death over together, in danger of failing to review on umpire’s call against bowlers. the 2008 edition. specialist Ian Harvey’s nephew capitalise on batting first on a left-arm spinner Keshav OPENERS FALL INTO TRAP It was the sixth successive While there will be future McKenzhie Harvey, who has placid pitch on a hot, sunny day. Maharaj and an appeal for a Zak Crawley and Dom Test toss lost by Du Plessis. stars in Pakistan, Australia, played 2 List A and 13 T20 But the pair added 76 with- catch at slip off what South Sibley gave England a solid South Africa picked new England and New Zealand games. out being parted and were able Africa thought was an inside start, putting on 70 for the first cap Dane Paterson as a special- teams, the presence of Japan Similarly England have to lift a slow scoring rate after edge off the pad. wicket but both fell to catches ist fast bowler in place of all- and Nigeria will certainly have Ben Charlesworth with an England were able to score only South Africa wasted their at backward square leg. rounder Dwaine Pretorius. its own curiosity value. experience of 11 first-class 117 for two in 58 overs before last review when Stokes played Joe Denly was leg before to Paterson surprisingly shared In fact Japan are clubbed games to his credit while a few tea. Stokes was unbeaten on 38 no shot against Vernon Maharaj when South Africa the new ball with Philander, with India, New Zealand and of his teammates have also at the close while Pope made 39 Philander with the second new successfully sought a review with the quicker Rabada and Sri Lanka in group D. played for their respective not out. ball but the ball was well outside which showed a ball headed for Anrich Nortje having to wait for The Japanese team mostly counties. Stokes came into the match the off stump. Ben Stokes in action ECB/Twitter the stumps had hit pad before their turn.