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! " " & ' $ (' vaccine jointly developed # ) + , ' Aby Pfizer and BioNTech s the blanket of smog over $ % % was 90 per cent effective in pre- bring an end to this global If authorised, the number ADelhi-NCR thickened on venting Covid-19 infections in health crisis,” Pfizer chairman of vaccine doses will initially be Monday, reducing visibility at # # ( ongoing Phase 3 trials, the and CEO Albert Bourla said in limited. Many questions many places to just 600 metres, companies announced on a statement. including how long the vaccine # the newly-formed Commission & Monday. Pfizer and its German part- will provide protection, remain for Air Quality Management ) The protection in patients ner BioNTech SE are the first unanswered. " " (CAQM) enlisted ten measures, " was achieved seven days after drugmakers to show successful However, the news pro- including the need for enforc- # the second of two doses, and 28 data from a large-scale clinical vides hope that other vaccines ing existing laws, directions #" % days after the first, according to trial of a coronavirus vaccine. in development against the and standard operating proce- preliminary findings. The companies said they have novel coronavirus may also dures to minimise air pollution “We are a significant step so far found no serious safety prove effective. BioNTech on an emergency basis. closer to providing people concerns and expect to seek the hopes immunisation effect of Recently formed to moni- around the world with a much- US emergency use authorisa- Covid-19 vaccine will last at tor and manage air quality of needed breakthrough to help tion later this month. least a year. the National Capital Region and adjoining areas, the CAQM held a review meeting on Monday and asked the pub- lic to minimise use of person- al transport, to work from home and restrict travel unless stage, the commission stresses absolutely necessary. on the need to strictly enforce Air quality in the national existing laws, rules, guidelines, Capital and the adjoining NCR directions and standard oper- cities was recorded in the ating procedures to minimise “severe” category with calm air pollution on an emergency wind speed exacerbating the basis,” the CAQM said. effect of stubble burning. The panel was of the view The panel also called for that active public involvement encouraging “coal-using indus- was “critical in the abatement of tries in NCR to minimise the air pollution” and sought co- use of coal in the coming operation from civil society to months”. It called for strict report air pollution incidents on implementation of extant rules, the Sameer App of the Central court and tribunal orders Pollution Control Board. regarding stubble burning and Major immediate measures use of firecrackers and encour- suggested by the CAQM " + , % , . ( aging industries in NCR to include strict enforcement of /) " + 0 /* % minimise the use of coal in the laws and rules regarding dust ( % /) " ( % % $% coming months. control measures, including at % % /+ ( “Future action will neces- construction sites, and /+ % % /1 sitate consultation with various burning of municipal solid ( " $ % /) " (2 stakeholders. However, at this waste and biomass. , " % 3 !' -' ' .( ' /0 Russia, Tajikistan and .. 0/,.10 110/ 10, ,.23/101 Uzbekistan. rime Minister Narendra Incidentally, an armed () table Adivasi/Sarna religious Tribals across the country Mundas, and Ho, who have nection a MoU will be signed at State B.Ed colleges on mark PModi and Chinese forces contingent of India code and in this connection the for decades have been fighting different religious practices and between State Government and basis rather than competitive President Xi Jingping will come pulled out of the SCO military he Jharkhand Cabinet on Cabinet gave ex post facto for religious identity in the form affiliations. For example, Union Government.” examinations due to COVID- face to face for the first time on exercises three months ago cit- TMonday gave its nod for approval to Resolution 4242.” of a separate code in the census Mundas call their religious place As per Cabinet approval Rs 19 pandemic. The Jharkhand Tuesday since the stand-off ing corona as the main reason. Adivasi/Sarna religious code, Ekka said, “In 2011 Census as they are nature worshipers. In as Seher while Santhals call it as 120 crore will be incurred in Combined Entrance began in Ladakh in May. The However, it was apparent India which will be tabled in the State there were six separate religious the separate code for tribals, peo- Jaherthan. Therefore, the major- infrastructure head once MBBS Competitive Examination two leaders, along with Russian was registering its protest Assembly on Wednesday codes namely--one for Hindus, ple have to put an entry whether ity wants Adivasi code or tribal seats are increased. Out of these (JCECE) will carry out admis- President Vladimir Putin and against China which was also (November 11). The two for Muslim, three for they are Sarna/Khasi/Jaintiya column and not Sarna code. 60 per cent will be bear by sion of students on the basis of Pakistan Prime Minister participating in the drill, Adivasi/Sarna religious code Christians, four for Sikhs, five among others. In another decision, the Centre while State government marks followed by counseling. Imran Khan, will take part in besides Pakistan. after getting passed in the State for Buddhist and six for Jains. In Jharkhand too there is Cabinet gave its nod for increas- will bear 40 per cent of total The State Cabinet also gave a virtual meeting of the This is the third meeting Assembly will be sent to the There was no separate code/box difference among various trib- ing MBBS seats at Rajendra infrastructure cost. The Centre its nod for paddy procure- Shanghai Cooperation where we will be participating Centre for final approval. for people who don’t come in al groups, who want Adivasi Institute of Medical Sciences will bear Rs 72 crore as infra- ment in State, under which Organisation (SCO). as full members, Ministry of Principal Secretary toChief any of these categories. The religious code rather than (RIMS). Cabinet secretary (in- structure cost while the state will farmers will get 50 per cent of Given the coronavirus pan- External Affairs (MEA) Minister Hemant Soren, Rajiv state government with today’s Sarna religious code. Sarna charge), Ajoy Kumar Singh said, bear Rs 48 crore. The State gov- fund when paddy is lifted at demic restrictions, it is the Spokesperson Anurag Arun Ekka said, “The State Cabinet decision demanded specifically relates to a place of “The Cabinet today gave its nod ernment will bear the recurring JFSC, while rest 50 per cent will first time that the SCO Summit Srivastava had said Government on the demands separate seventh code for worship of the Oraon tribe and for increasing MBBS seats at expenditure once seats are be sent to farmers account will be held virtually. The SCO Friday last. India became a full- of former and present MLAs Adivasi/Sarna communities. it is no longer logical to iden- RIMS. The MBBS seats at State increased at the health hub. through process. In today’s is a coalition of eight countries time member of the SCO in and people from different The demand will be sent to the tify all adivasis as Oroans. health hub will be increased The Cabinet also gave its cabinet meet 20 agendas were including India, Kazakhstan, June 2017, at the same time as walks of society has decided to Centre for final approval.” There are others too like from 150 to 250 and in this con- nod for admission of students given approval. China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Pakistan. ! ($) * + , $%- !" 0' ' ! R #$ counting will be held in 19 dis- 4 23 tricts. Despite the Covid-19 ihar braces for a change of pandemic, a total of 70.27 per () Bguard with festive mood in cent voter turnout was record- the RJD-led Grand Alliance ed during the bypolls which t least eight more people, which is eagerly looking for- were contested by 355 candi- Aincluding three in East ward to counting of votes on dates, including 12 Ministers. Singhbhum and one in Ranchi, Tuesday. The exit polls have The stakes are high for both the died of Covid-19 infection in dampened the mood of CM BJP and the Congress in the Jharkhand on Monday, taking Nitish Kumar’s ruling party bypolls, considered a litmus test the Covid toll above the 900 Janata Dal (United) and its ally for the parties. While the ruling mark, figures compiled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP needs at least eight more health department stated. Besides Bihar, the counting MLAs for a simple majority in Jharkhand, on an average, of votes would be held on the MP Assembly, the Congress reported around one Covid Tuesday in Assembly bypolls to will be hoping to regain its turf death each day in the past one 28 seats in Madhya Pradesh, as it had sitting MLAs in 27 seats week. Of the eight casualties where the fate of Shivraj Singh out of 28 in the State where reported on Monday, two Chouhan Government hangs in # $ % % bypolls were held. occurred in Hazaribag and one the balance, and 30 seats in 10 &'&'( ( )* It will be also a test of the each in Bokaro and Dhanbad. other States in the first major Jyotiraditya Scindia factor as the Three of the remaining four pan-India electoral exercise (seven). tions, workers of the RJD on scion of the erstwhile royal fam- deaths occurred in East amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Rest other districts either Monday put up posters in ily of Gwalior had quit the Singhbhum and one in Ranchi. If exit polls results hold, then have one or two counting cen- Bihar, wishing the “to-be Chief Congress with his loyalist MLAs, Monday’s findings take the Bihar is all set to see a change tres each. The Commission has Minister of Bihar Tejashwi who are now fighting on BJP total count of Covid casualties after 15 years of Nitish Kumar’s established a three-tier security Yadav” on his birthday. “Here tickets. The result is also crucial in East Singhbhum to 340, the %4 % " 567, rule. According to Chief system for strong rooms (hous- is wishing Tejashwi Yadav, for former Chief Minister Kamal highest among all the districts 3 Electoral Officer HR Srinavasa, ing the Electronic Voting Bihar’s youngest Chief Minister Nath, who lost power in the State in Jharkhand. The Covid toll in the commission has made elab- Machines) and the counting to a very happy birthday,” the seven months ago after the Ranchi was 180, while the toll data, was 95.07 per cent against number of active cases in have so far collected swab sam- orate arrangements for counting, centres. The inner core is being posters read. revolt by Scindia. in Dhanbad was 84, a bulletin the national average of 92.60 Jharkhand, as per government ples of 36.76 lakh people and by setting up 55 counting cen- guarded by the Central Armed If 31-year-old Tejashwi In Uttar Pradesh, as many released by the National Health per cent. data, stood at 4,251 on Monday. tested 36.56 lakh of them. Of the tres in 38 districts across Bihar, Police Forces (CAPFs), then becomes the Chief Minister of as 88 candidates are contesting Mission (NHM) stated. The The number of active cases At least 15 of the 24 districts 36.56 lakh people tested, with 414 counting hall set up. there is the Bihar Military Police Bihar, he will be the youngest in Naugaon Sadat, Tundla, total count of Covid casualties dropped significantly in Ranchi, in the state reported a single- 1,04,688 were found infected. At This was the first major election (BMP) and then the district person to have ever held the Bangarmau, Bulandshahr, in Jharkhand, as per the bul- which reported 52 fresh cases digit-spike in the Covid-19 case- least 99,532 of the Covid held in the country amid the police, he told reporters. top post in any State in the Deoria, Ghatampur and letin, reached 905 on the day. against 171 recoveries. As per load, while Pakur did not report patients have recovered so far. Covid-19 pandemic. “We have deployed 19 country after MOH Farook Malhani seats. It will a test of Meanwhile, the Covid government data, the number of a single fresh case of infection, As per government data, Srinavasa said that a max- companies of CAPF just for the who became CM of popularity for the Yogi recovery rate jumped above 95 active cases in Ranchi dropped highlighted the NHM bulletin the growth rate of the virus in imum of three counting centres security of the strong rooms Puducherry in 1967 at the age Adityanath Government as the per cent on Monday as 458 down to 1,293. As many as 48 released on Monday night. Jharkhand was 0.25 per cent each have been set up in four and counting centres. Besides, of 29. Bihar recorded 57.05 per BJP, which has a comfortable patients recovered from the people were found infected in The Government on against the national average of districts of East Champaran we have 59 CAPF companies to cent turnout in the Assembly majority in the Assembly, is viral infection against 246 fresh East Singhbhum on the day, Monday tested swab samples of 0.49 per cent. The doubling rate (which has 12 Assembly con- ensure law and order during elections this time, marginally contesting on seven seats - six cases surfacing in 24 hours. The while 39 recovered there. The 24,388 people and around 1 per of the virus in Jharkhand was stituencies), Gaya (10 con- and in the aftermath of the higher than that of 2015 despite of which it had won in the last Covid-19 recovery rate in number of active cases in the cent of them were found infect- 279.60 days against the nation- stituencies), Siwan (eight con- counting process,” he said. the coronavirus pandemic. election while one was with the Jharkhand, as per government district was 1,283. The total ed. Health workers in Jharkhand al doubling rate of 142.55 days. stituencies) and Begusarai After the exit polls predic- In Madhya Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party. !"#$%#%# / ( ' (
;( #,$ cial emphasis that the devotees letter to the state government cerned police stations have coming to Chhath should not a few days ago and has asked been urged to make ith no guidelines on have any problem. for the early release of instruc- regular visits to the ghats WChhath in place, several Roy instructed the con- tions on Chhath. to keep the possible suspects political leaders like cerned officials to make all the The task of cleaning up the away from the site till the fes- Jamshedpur East MLA Saryu proper arrangements before ghats is vested on Jamshedpur tival gets over. Roy and former CM Raghubar Chhath. He instructed the con- Notified Area Committee And, the members too, Das have demanded a cleanli- cerned officials to make prop- (JNAC), Mango Notified Area have agreed to cooperate with ness drive to be carried out at er arrangement of light in Committee (MNAC) and the administration to make the Chhath ghats. Chhath, mark the Danger Jugsalai municipality while the festival get over peacefully. According to the officials of Zone, mark the depth zone on Tata Steel’s subsidiary Jusco will “The administration Chhath Ghat Committees the Ghats and arrange for be providing electricity and should also ensure proper light- thousands of devotees every divers. installing lightings at major ing facilities, life saving divers year offer “Araghya” to the set- “We are clueless as there ghats for the festivity. along the ghats. Thousands of ting sun at various ghats in has been no proper guidelines Nonetheless, the police devotees would offer Mango, Adityapur, Baghbera, for the festival. Only after the particularly of Kadma, Sonari, ``Araghya`` to the setting sun Sidghora but in view of pan- instructions from the Sidhgora, Baridih and Telco at various ghats in Mango, demic Covid-19 no step has Government, the administra- have been asked to increase the Adityapur, Baghbera, Sidghora. been taken so far. Lack of tion would ensure proper light- pace of their mobility in the The administration should cleanliness remains a major ing facilities, lifesaving divers rundown areas beside the two deploy police personnel and concern. along the ghats,” said an official. popular rivers to prevent emergency services like ambu- Saryu Roy visited various BJP’s national vice presi- unlawful incidents. lances at riverbanks,” noted Chhath Ghats under his assem- Chhath. He inspected Ghat, Nirala Path Ghat of Bhojpur Colony Ghat, Santhal included. During the inspec- dent Raghubar Das visited The members of the local Central Peace Committee sec- bly constituency in view of Bagunhatu Donga Ghat, Bihari Bardih, District School Ghat, Basti Ghat of Birsanagar etc. are tion of the ghats, he laid spe- Dhoni Ghat. Das has written a peace committees of the con- retary Ram Babu Singh. .! , " ' 0 (#' $ ' ($ '44 765( 6 Sub-Divisional Officers Chas banned taking out of victory #. *+* # (7( and Bermo to ensure compli- processions after the declara- istrict Administration ance of the said instructions by tion of election results on 10 ith the deadline for com- Dbanned processions by vic- imposing Section 144 of the November. (+68(; Wplying to the notice to torious Vidhan Sabha candi- Criminal Procedure Code The district authorities in private schools for submitting dates following a large possi- (CrPC) in their respective areas a specific order stated that no river called Burha Nadi is 7 details before the inquiry com- bility of spreading Coronavirus and to ensure deputation of the person would be allowed to Aa bane and boon both in " mittee holding inquiry into infection. Deputy magistrate to all the prominent raise any slogan in favour or the Palamu Tiger Reserve . minority students scholarship Commissioner Bokaro Rajesh places within their area for against any person or candidate It is a bane so far it comes scam ended today, the Kumar Singh has directed con- maintenance of law and order. or take out any procession of as a big hurdle in patrol of the + A1B1 Jharkhand Private Schools cerned officials to enforce the Both SDOs on Monday vehicles. protected forest Bandua as for- Association (JPSA) has levelled ban strictly and issued an order. promulgated section 144 in The administration has pro- est guards and trackers find it allegations of torture by the The DC directed both the their respective areas and hibited taking out rallies, street hard to wade through this inquiry committee. plays or public meetings, car- waist deep flowing river. Irfan Khan district secre- ) 7" =5 # rying arms or ammunition at The river is 60 to 70 meter 7 tary of the JPSA Dhanbad unit public places and assembly of wide and this season it has an ) alleged that the school man- 7#6 /22 five or more persons at a place. all time high level of water fol- # agement is being tortured in " Counting will take place at lowing a massive rainfall in the "5 7 the name of investigation by /1 Krishi Bazar Samiti Chas. The region. " the investigation team. entry of mobile phones, flam- + Burha River is an interstate “The scam has been com- mable substances, tobacco and river with one end in " mitted by the welfare depart- alcohol, including other objec- " Chhatisgarh. Sources said this ment in connivance with select tionable substances, will be river is a boon for tree cutters staff of the education depart- banned entirely at the counting ) " 5 7# )-+ and smugglers as on the yon- ment.the inquiry committee centre. The DC issued an order & & & der bank there are the protect- is not considering this neither to all election agents, candi- = & ed forests and here the crimi- Bareysarn range and recovered has shown interest in search of dates, counting personnel, +&L )6: %/? & nals are cutting trees, sawing it more than 200 pieces of sawn the beneficiary but has issued other officials and related per- & & & and then it is smuggled. timber. instructions of furnishing full sonnel coming to the polling @ Deputy Director South Kumar said, “We are trying details of everything within a station. The order stated, “In A % division Mukesh Kumar said to have a mechanized boat for very short period. view of the impact of COVID- " Burha River when in spate our men to patrol forests lying Even those who appeared 19 infection, all persons, per- like at this time prevents inten- across the other end of the river before the committee were sonnel, police force, officials face masks, will necessarily. In Representation of the People sive patrol by the forest guards Burha.” Once we get the boat allegedly misbehaved by them and others who will enter case of violation, action would Act, 1951, 48 hours before the and trackers and this is exploit- the timber mafia will begin to though they are ready to coop- inside the counting center will be taken under sections 51 to polling day date 03 November ed by the tree cutters and rue the luck. Kumar said forest erate,” alleged Khan. comply with the guidelines; 60 of the Disaster Management 2020 until the end of the vote, smugglers. personnel have identified the The organisation would they must have followed a dis- Act,” the order reveals. no alcoholic liquor or any sub- He said despite all odds tree cutters and smugglers and take a joint decision on course tance of 6 feet along with wear- The counting day will also stance of similar nature will be forest guards and trackers for them days are running out. of action during its next meet- ing a three-layered face mask.” be declared as a dry day. Under sold or distributed in any hotel, seized a pair of spotted deer They have gone into hiding but ing scheduled in December, he “Use of sanitizer, including section 135 (c) of the restaurant or shops, it said. horns at Bandua under can’t getaway any more, he said. said. 3 8,9 ( ( %
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+9 $ ' ' $ "- ,# ( () draft of Sarna Religious Code version. A senior BJP leader Sarna code - a separate religion ferent religious practices and from State Government.” requesting anonymity said, “The column in the national census affiliations. For example, pposition party in the Shahdeo said, “As MLAs have party is in opinion that tribals record, to provide a separate Mundas call their religious OState, BJP, has called a not received the draft of converting to other religions, identity to tribals, who largely place as Seher while Santhals legislative party meet on Religious Code, the party is especially Christianity are left call themselves as followers of call it as Jaherthan. Therefore, Tuesday, a day ahead of the unaware about the salient fea- out from separate religious code Sarna or nature worshippers. the majority wants Adivasi Special Assembly session called tures of religious code.” as there is difference in culture So far, tribals were classified as code or tribal column and not by the State Government where The State Government and tradition of Sarna/Adivasi Hindu, Muslim or Christians in Sarna code. Sarna Religious Code will be with an attempt to address the to those of Christian.” the census. The BJP at the one-day tabled. At the legislative party demand of a separate Sarna The leader said, “While Also, there is a difference special session is also going to meet, the Opposition BJP will Code in State for tribal popu- the Sarna and other Adivasi among various tribal groups bring a white paper of state take a final decision on Sarna lation is going to convene a : 9 group marriages are performed who want Adivasi religious financial health. Hazaribag MP Religious Code. day-long special session of the with ancient tribal cultures, code rather than Sarna reli- and former union minister State BJP spokesperson Assembly on November 11 to those tribal groups who have gious code. Sarna specifically Jayant Sinha has been given the Pratul Shahdeo said, “The BJP pass a resolution in favour of final consent. embraced Christianity their relates to a place of worship of task to prepare white paper on , = 7 " # =5 has called its legislative party the Sarna Code. After passing Meanwhile, sources said marriages are performed at the Oraon tribe and it is no the State’s financial condition. " & # meeting on Wednesday where the Sarna Code resolution in that though BJP supports Sarna Churches.” longer logical to identify all adi- The party through the white 7" #- a decision on Sarna Religious Assembly, the State religious code, the party wants JMM and Congress in their vasis as Oroans. paper will highlight Hemant & " /B-AC Code will be taken. However, Government will forward it to clearance from State election manifesto had There are others too like Soren ten month Government & the MLAs are yet to receive the the Union Government for Government on religious con- promised to work towards Mundas, and Ho, who have dif- failures. D#E- & $ " " - & 01 O* 0$34* $3P !" "!$%" & ' !& )* +, O)," -() D #E& & () ,7-) ) ;" )+!-"-Q P%&! )&"! )0")%Q #5- & # 6 "5 harkhand Pradesh Congress # & 6 " + & JCommittee (JPCC) on () 7" 6 =( Monday organised ‘Kisan - Bachao-Kheti Bachao Rally’ in ndian Railway has issued an the State Capital and at every Ialert to Jharkhand Police ,"# #! " # district headquarters of the about possible attack by CPI (/B% % State against three farm laws (Maoist) on railway installation # -+ O that is Farmer Production Trade and infrastructure in the wake -+ " # " and Commerce (Promotion of ‘Khuni Kranti Saptah’ " &8-( & and Facilitation) Act 2020, observed by the banned outfit. #- & Farmer Empowerment and Every year rebels organize E - & Protection Price Assurance ‘Khuni Kranti Saptah’ from - & & Agricultural Services Act 2020 % (,: ""% ; November 9 to November 15 to = - & and Essential Commodity 1 % $ ) % commemorate the Russian rev- ( = # &8- Amendment act brought by ( 3 olution, during which the 6 O # " the Centre. The programme was banned outfit targets police, 012FG " also called Tractor Rally. hoarding and black-marketing. ing in a phased manner con- railway and other government - The programme was sched- “The backbone of the Country’s tinuously since October 02. In installations. uled in the series of ongoing economy in both the tenures of the first phase it had held Sources in the railway said ,"#"## stage wise movements in protest the Modi Government -agricul- Satyagraha after that sit in that senior officials of the rail- ( % % against the bills. The Tractor ture has gone into deep crisis. demonstration at district and way too have been briefed -+ Rally led by JPCC Chief and Due to non-availability of min- block headquarters across the about the security protocols to 5 ) , # Finance Minister, Jharkhand imum support price on time, the State, farmers’ conference, sig- be observed during operation & -( & =7 F2CG Government, in protest against debt burden on farmers will nature campaign and Tractor of trains. : $ ;% Rally, Kisan Bachao-Kheti -( the “black laws” passed by the increase. Steps like demonetisa- “Intelligence inputs sug- & -# " Government of India from tion shook the cash-based agri- Bachao Yatra. The party said gest that rebels are observing tightened in the naxal affected and others. Parliament. The rally started cultural economy,” he added. that it will continue its agitation Khunti Kranti Saptah in their train routes like Parasnath to “So far no untoward inci- % %& & from Late Savanna Lakda chowk “Through these three black till the Centre Government stronghold area. Railway being Chichaki, Gajhandi to dent has been reported but we - at Namkum and reached the old laws, the Modi Government has will not withdraw the laws. their soft target the possibility Pahadpur, Gomia to Karmahat are watchful. Additional Assembly ground. directly and brutally attacked Speaking on the occasion of destructive and subversive and Tokisud to Barwadih where deployment has been made. * $ "--! $ Hitting hard on the Central the livelihood of farmers. This Alam said that the party will not activities on railway infra- rebels have high presence. We are in constant touch with ) 7,# Government Oraon said that attempt of the Government is an allow injustice to the farmers. structure can’t be ruled out. In On these routes patrolling police of neighbouring states "7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi attack on the Green Revolution “Far from listening to the voice the light of the above findings has been intensified to ensure and we are also sharing intel- -+ ) and his government passed three of the Country. MSP will be of farmers, the voice is being we have sent an intelligence safety and security of rail track, ligence inputs. Security has - black laws in the Parliament and taken away from farmers then oppressed in Parliament by the alert to Jharkhand Police railway underpass and likes. been enhanced on all national ) directly attacked 62 crore farm- they will be forced to become BJP and its NDA colleagues and whereas Government Railway Other than the railway, and state highways to foil any. -+ ers to provide benefits to his busi- slaves of the capitalists through farmers are being beaten with Police and Railway Protection security has been beefed-up in In Jharkhand there are a large nessmen friends. He also said contract farming. Neither the sticks in the streets. The Force will also remain alert,” a the rebel hit pockets in the dis- number of mining areas where & -+) that the Central Government has price nor the honor, the farmer Constitution was strangled in senior official of railway. tricts like Latehar, Lohardaga, security has been tightened. & &7, restored the zamindari system, will become a laborer on his Parliament and the livelihood of Meanwhile, Jharkhand Simdega, Gadhwa, Dumka, We are watchful in the bor- # -# which was abolished by the own farm,” said Oraon. farmers and laborers has been police has also issued specific Palamu, Saraikela Kharswan, dering area,” said an official - Congress Party to promote The party has been agitat- directly attacked,” he added. alert and security has been Gumla, Chatra, Hazaribagh Jharkhand Police. 1 2 ! , , ) 8 % %%
'' ECMO for more than two him on the life support system # +!* # () provide better facilities on the months in the past and they may cause infection in the ground by the Agriculture survived. “Some patients devel- lungs, bleeding or blood clots, nion Minister of Tribal Department for the benefit of op health complications after doctors from the healthcare UAffairs, Arjun Munda today the farmers. () completing the safety bracket of facility in the Tamil Nadu cap- said during a farmers’ confer- Addressing everyone for- 21 days, and some don’t. The ital said. ence organised at Khunti that mer MP, Karia Munda said that ducation Minister Jagarnath Jharkhand minister has been The success rate of a lung the Government of India is the Country is mainly an agri- EMahto has almost com- stable so far, but we are yet to transplant is about 70 per cent, striving to make the farmers of cultural Country. “There is a pleted the ideal duration of get any lead regarding a donor,” said Dr. Rao, adding that at the Country prosperous and it need for continuous positive three weeks for which a patient he added. least four Covid-19 patients is the Government’s aim that in efforts for the progress of farm- can be safely kept on ECMO is a life support sys- have undergone a lung trans- the coming time, not a single ers of Khunti district. Along Extracorporeal Membrane tem in which the gas exchange 8 : plant at the MGM and three of farmer of Khunti district should with doubling the income of Oxygenation (ECMO), a life happens outside the body ; them were doing well. “We be deprived of the benefits of the the farmer, it is very important support system, without the through a machine instead of could not save one of the four Government’s scheme. to build a strong life. At the risk of developing health com- the lungs in order to allow heal- suitable donor is found. patients,” he said. Addressing the farmers same time, all the farmers have plications, doctors from the ing time to the organ. The Education Minister Jharkhand has already lost Munda said that farmers have been encouraged to take steps Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Meanwhile, Agriculture tested positive for Covid-19 on its Minority Welfare Minister always been a symbol of towards advanced farming with (MGM) hospital in Chennai Minister Badal visited Chennai September 28 and was admit- Haji Hussain Ansari to cardiac respect. “This effort to enrich the help of the administration,” said on Monday. on Monday and sought updates ted in the State-run Rajendra arrest, possibly triggered by a the farmers is helpful towards . ) ( < he added. “Ideally, it is safe to keep a about Mahto’s condition from Institute of Medical Sciences Covid-19 infection, which he enriching the district. Constant ; < % Khunti Deputy patient on ECMO for three doctors at MGM Healthcare. (RIMS) in Ranchi. He was overcame a day before his efforts are being made to solve Commissioner, Shashi Ranjan, weeks. There could be compli- After landing in Ranchi, Badal shifted to the Intensive Care death. Mahto is the second state the problems of farmers and farmers, the Union Minister tation of works can be done at Ex-MP, Karia Munda, Torpa cations such as blood clotting told media persons that Mahto Unit (ICU) of Bhagwan minister to be facing severe work towards developing them. said that today all the farmers of every level. MLA, Koche Munda were also and infections if a patient is kept was critical and in desperate Mahavir Medica Superspecialty symptoms of the viral infection. Further, the district officials the district should take a pledge Addressing the gathering, present on the occasion. on this life support system for a need of a lung transplant. hospital in the Jharkhand cap- At least five ministers in the should play a cautious role for that in this modern era they will Deputy Commissioner, Shashi A large number of farmers longer duration,” said Dr. Suresh The hospital authorities ital on October 1 and put on Jharkhand Cabinet have tested the benefit of the farmers. take meaningful steps towards Ranjan motivated all farmers to from Khunti district were pre- Rao, Co-director of Institute of are yet to find a suitable lung non-invasive ventilator after positive for Covid-19 so far. With the help of district admin- their bright future. Along with take full advantage of the wel- sent in the programme. Guests Heart and Lung Transplantation donor for the 54-year-old his condition deteriorated. The Besides Ansari and Mahto, istration, it has been an effort this, the Deputy Commissioner fare scheme through the pro- were welcomed by offering a & Mechanical Circulatory Assist Jharkhand Mukti Morcha minister was flown to Chennai Health Minister Banna Gupta, to empower the farmers com- was directed by the Union gramme. He said that the role sapling. The main objective of Device at MGM. (JMM) leader, whose lungs on October 19 and put on a life Drinking Water and Sanitation pletely. So that there will be a Minister that the work done for of farmers in building the the farmers’ conference was to However, Rao admitted could not sustain the effects of support system called ECMO Minister Mithilesh Thakur and meaningful effort to double the the benefit of farmers should be Country is crucial. provide a platform to the farm- that some patients suffering a Covid-19 infection, leaving at MGM Healthcare. Agriculture Minister Badal income of farmers,” he added. properly monitored and super- Ranjan said that the goal of ers of the district to sort out from similar respiratory mal- doctors with no option but to Mahto has been on ECMO Patralekh also tested positive In order to motivate the vised so that proper implemen- the district administration is to their problems. functioning were kept on go for a lung transplant once a for 20 days now, and keeping for Covid-19 earlier. R Q , R &( ) + " H%0 # sion is not a small thing that show that tests your knowledge Shakil who runs an advertising Ranchi: With minimum tem- November 18 onwards the mer- happens with a small town girl. which you have gained through agency and has a 10- year old perature being recorded below cury levels are going to fall thus, I feel I was so lucky to talk to the years. It was like a Slumdog son named Danyaal. normal at most places across decreasing the temperature. An him about the deepest matters Millionaire moment where just “A l l t h r o u g h s c h o o l a n d the State, winter season has active western disturbance is !#" () close to my heart. Hearing like the movie, I too college, I have been very arrived in Jharkhand. However, due to hit the Jammu and him say ‘I am so proud of you joined the dots relat- active in extracurricu- a slight increase in the mercury Kashmir region from November he popular television based Nazia’ is something, which ing to real life lar activities. It was levels is being predicted for the 13 to November 15. This will Tgame show Kaun Banega continues to give me goose- experiences,” the exposure at upcoming festive weekend. have an impact over Jharkhand Crorepati (KBC) currently in bumps,” said a beaming Nazia. added Nazia. IIMC has really “A change in the wind pat- from November 18 onwards. its 12th season will get its first A proponent of equal Born and helped in tern from northerly and north The temperature level during ‘crorepati’ on Wednesday. Nazia rights for women and girls, brought up in becoming what westerly to easterly is being Chhath Puja will further drop. Nasim (39), a resident of Nazia hopes that this experi- Ranchi, I am. I want to observed. Due to this there will According to the data Doranda, Ranchi will be seen ence will change lives and Nazia com- raise my son be a slight increase of about two- shared by the MET Centre, sitting on the Hot Seat before inspire people to give their pleted her who respects three degree Celsius in the Ranchi on November 9, in the the host Amitabh Bachchan on daughters equal opportunities schooling and treats minimum temperature levels. past 24 hours, Chaibasa was November 10 and November which they rightly deserve. from JVM women around The easterly winds are general- recorded at 12.4 degree Celsius 11 and winning Rs 1 croroe. “It has made me realize that , < " Shyamali and him as an equal and ly moist warm winds because of which is 4.4 degrees below Talking about her experi- this is possible for a small % = % > graduation in B.Sc not with the thought which there will be an increase normal. The State ence on being a part of the real- town girl from a conservative * % 9 Honours in Zoology from of someone who is born to in the mercury levels,” said capital was recorded at 12.5 ity show, Nazia feels that it has locality but born to liberal St Xavier’s College. A post take care of him,” she added. Deputy Director MET Centre, degree Celsius which is 2.3 been a life changing event, parents. I hope more parents middle class families. When the and feels that 2020 is her year graduate in advertising and With the winning amount Ranchi Abhishek Anand. notches below normal. one that she had only dreamt will be able to break free from first season was playing it was as it has worked in her favour. public relations from Indian Nazia intends to invest a part The residents across the Jamshedpur was the of. “It was absolutely over- the societal pressure and give like reliving the days of “After three- four months Institute of Mass of it in the medical needs of State will witness mist in the warmest at 15.8 degree Celsius whelming. I have always imag- their girls the right exposure. Ramayan and Mahabharat with required for the application Communication, New Delhi, both sets of parents. A early morning hours while which is 1.1 degrees below ined seeing Mr Bachchan in a Being a part of KBC, has always no one to be seen on the process, the video call received Nazia is working with Royal keen soccer player, she also during the day, the sky will be normal. Daltonganj and crowd of 10,000 odd people, been my mother’s dream. It is streets,” added Nazia. on August 24 when they Enfield as a Group Manager in plans to enroll her son for a clear sky with pleasant weath- Bokaro were at 13.7 and 13.2 where I too get a glimpse of not just a game show but an With the 12th season being announced that I had been Internal Communication. She international level training and er conditions. degrees Celsius which is 1.8 him from a distance. Sitting opportunity to have a conver- aired, Nazia has tried her luck selected was nothing short of a is presently settled in Delhi has kept a certain amount for However, the weathermen and 4.1 degrees below normal across him on national televi- sation with a super star for in about eight to ten of them magical moment. KBC is a with her husband Mohammed charity as well. further stated that from respectively. PNS !"#$%#%#
R 0( (:0(# 3 1" 4 New Delhi: A petition has been directions to the Kerala gov- filed in the Supreme Court ernment to not implement the * * ( Association (All India) before appearing for the respondents in for taking the decision due to the sion to be taken. accordingly request the Hon’ble challenging the October 2018 recommendations of the the High Court underscoring the matter was requested to have prevalent Covid-19 situation, The court also directed SK Ministers of Home and Defence, draft notification by the Western Ghats ecologically he Assam Rifles, a Central the grievance that Assam Rifles, the matter resolved and from the Court noted, “We find the Shahi, Joint Secretary (P-II) the Secretaries, Ministry of Ministry of Environment, Forest expert panel, also known as the Tparamilitary under dual being a Central Armed Police time to time orders have been matter to be pending for the last (CAPFs) in the MHA who is Defence and Ministry of Home and Climate Change relating to Gadgil Committee. control of the Defence and Force (CAPF) or paramilitary passed and on a look thereat, it nearly three years. The matter the Nodal Officer for making Affairs, the Chief of Army Staff the demarcation of 56,825 sq The Gadgil Committee had Home Ministries, may finally of the Centre, being under the appears that in-principle deci- involves servicemen/ex-ser- arrangements and for schedul- and the Director General of km as the Western Ghats eco- suggested that the entire hill be under the exclusive control dual control of the Ministry of sion has already been taken that vicemen and whose interest is ing meetings for the decision to Assam Rifles, and all other per- logically sensitive area (ESA). range be declared as an ESA and of the latter as is the case with Defence (MoD) and Ministry Assam Rifles, like other CAPFs, not only to be paramount, but happen to ensure that the sons involved in the decision The petition, filed by NGO further classified 142 taluks as other paramilitary forces. of Home Affairs (MHA), unlike to fall under the exclusive con- is proclaimed from various plat- meetings between whosoever making, to cooperate in the deci- Karshaka Shabdam, said that Ecologically Sensitive Zones 1, 2, The move is likely against other CAPFs which are under trol of MHA,” the Court noted forms of the Government, to be are required for the purposes of sion making within the aforesaid through October 2018 draft and 3, the plea, which was filed the backdrop of a petition the control of MHA only and in its recent order. paramount. When a decision of taking the decision, are held time and in compliance of this notification — the area of over last week, said. The NGO, in its before the Delhi High Court of the prejudices which such The final decision, howev- such paramountcy is required to from time to time so as to cul- order,” the Bench of Justices 50,000 sq km spread across plea, submitted that instead of that granted 12 weeks’ time to dual control results in, to the er, has not been taken. The be taken, there should be no minate in a decision, one way Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Asha Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, allowing people to pursue their the Centre to take the decision personnel of Assam Rifles. petitioner had sought direc- such delay therein.” or the other, before the next Menon noted. Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil livelihood as they have over to the effect by holding meet- “Considering the nature of tions for implementation of the However, after hearing the date of hearing. If no decision is taken by Nadu has been demarcated as centuries in consonance with ings between the stakeholders. the controversy, instead of decision, including through ASG and deferring to his “We are informed that sev- the next date, the court direct- the Western Ghats ESA. nature, the intent of the draft The writ petition was filed directing counter affidavit to be judicial order. request, the court granted fur- eral persons mentioned below ed Shahi to remain present in Challenging the constitu- notification seems to disrupt by the Assam Rifles Ex filed, the Additional Solicitor On ASG’s contention fur- ther 12 weeks’ time by way of will be required to participate in person on the next date of hear- tional validity of the draft noti- lives and discourage agricul- Servicemen Welfare General (ASG) (Sanjay Jain) ther six months’ time is required last opportunity, for the deci- the said decision making. We ing on December 14. fication, the plea also sought ture. Agencies ! ($) (% 5$&
Haryana and Kerala. He asked the officials to focus on test, 3 3 890 0898:8;83 ew Covid-19 cases detect and treatment strategy to Nremained below the 50,000 combat the disease. Security Force tops the list total of 13,067 personnel who mark for the second day on According to the Union with the most number of active were hit by the disease. 12,667 Monday, but the fact that 10 Health Ministry, India report- he Central paramilitary cases which is presently 869. personnel have recovered from States continue to contribute 79 ed 45,903 new cases of the Tforces have recorded a dras- The paramilitary has recorded the infection in the BSF ranks. per cent of the new infection novel coronavirus infection in tic drop in the number of a total of 8,835 cases of which The Indo-Tibetan Border remains a cause of concern. the last 24 hours. The caseload Covid-19 active cases in their 7,930 patients have recovered. Police has 341 active cases of a National Capital Delhi in the country now stands at ranks with just 2,351 patients The CRPF with 472 cases total of 4,377 personnel who topped the list, also its highest 85,53,657. With 490 new deaths, under treatment for the pan- follows the CISF in terms of contracted the disease and tally so far, with 7,745 new the death toll in the country demic out of a total of 45,598 number of active cases. The 4,024 staffers recuperated from cases overtaking Maharashtra mounted to 1,26,611. There are who contracted the viral infec- CRPF has recorded 13,502 the infection. The Sasahstra (5,585) and Kerala (5,440) in a total of 5,09,673 active cases tion. A significant 43,072 Covid-19 cases out of which Seema Bal has 269 active cases the process. after a decrease of 2,992 cases in patients have recovered from 12,961 patients have recovered. out of a total case count of 4,906 Worried at the rise in cases, the last 24 hours. A total of the clutches of novel coron- Likewise, there are 357 cases and the remaining have particularly in some districts, 79,17,373 have cured from the avirus. The Central Industrial active cases in the BSF out a recovered from the illness. the Centre on Monday asked disease, while 48,405 people the States to increase testing have been discharged in the last lakh. With a manageable con- ber of single day recoveries the last 24 hours. and improve medical facilities 24 hours, said the Ministry. tribution of 5.95 per cent of with 8,232 newly recovered Of these 490 new deaths, to curb deaths and cases. It said, the trend of recov- India’s total positive cases, India’s cases. 6,853 people recovered in ten States/UTs account for near- Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union eries outnumbering new cases active caseload stands at 5,09,673. Kerala followed by 6,069 in ly 81 per cent. More than a quar- Health Minister, held a meet- has continued for the 37th The Ministry pointed out Delhi. ter (25.51 per cent) of mortali- ing to review Covid-19 situa- Day with 48,405 cases recov- that 79 per cent of the new 490 case fatalities have ties reported in the last 24 tion in States, including ering in the last 24 hours. recovered cases were observed been reported in the past 24 hours is from Maharashtra with Andhra Pradesh, Assam, West This trend has continued to to be concentrated in 10 hours. Fatalities have continued 125 fatalities. Delhi and West Bengal, Rajasthan, Himachal shrink the active caseload of States/UTs. Maharashtra has to decrease with less Bengal follows with 77 and 59 Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, India which is presently 5.09 reported the maximum num- than 500 fatalities reported in new deaths, respectively. ) $ ' Q3 # ' ! R #( # is in part a function of where we live,” stated study author Tahira s if financial uncertainties Probst from Washington State applications, are in the pipeline Aand fears of job losses being University in the United States. for enhanced mobility in major faced by workers due to the pan- “Having a fall back, a strong nion Housing and Urban cities, the minister said. demic were not enough, US safety net to catch you, seemed UAffairs Minister Hardeep “In the aftermath of the researchers now claim that such to help mitigate the risk factors Singh Puri on Monday said that COVID-19 pandemic, India worries can also lead to less incli- of job insecurity that was oth- India is likely to experience a is likely to experience a behav- nation to follow Covid-19 guide- erwise associated with less behavioural change in urban ioural change in urban mobil- lines, upping the risk factors for adherence to the guidelines,” mobility in the aftermath of the ity. This crisis also presents an them. A study published in the Probst added. The researchers Covid-19 pandemic. opportunity to guide the recov- Journal of Applied Psychology surveyed 745 workers in 43 Addressing the 13th Urban ery of urban transport towards suggests that measures such as states. The findings highlight Mobility India Conference on long-term development goals,” physical distancing, limiting that state unemployment bene- the theme ‘Emerging Trends in Puri said. trips from home and washing fits and pandemic policies affect- Urban Mobility’, he said the Investment in infrastruc- hands, are less likely to be fol- ed the connection between eco- future of mobility is about ture to address more effective lowed by workers experiencing nomic concerns and compliance striving towards environment- circulation and interchange of job and financial insecurity. with Covid-19 precautions. friendly, integrated, automated people and goods will have an A scarcity mindset can play In States with lower unem- and personalised travel on economic multiplier effect, a role in how well people are able ployment benefits, job insecu- demand. both in job-creation in the to focus on responding to the rity was associated with a seven New advancements, like present and boosting growth pandemic, it maintained. “The per cent decline in compliance intelligent transportation sys- and productivity in the future, extent to which economic stres- with Covid-19 prevention tems and traffic management he said. sors will impact that behaviour behaviours. +&$ %!$% +11)&' - &'- 2 +3- - "+ !%)
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+ '$ ' 3 " # 9:; $ P " ) " % #" * ;( $ that we will affirm our faith in the Constitution of J&K and will and sale of agricultural com- supremo also mentioned that ven after announcing their uphold the sovereignty and modities,” she wrote in her four- the amendments in the Essential local doesn’t mean only pur- Gau Ashray Kendras. Eparticipation in the District integrity of India. First, it was R , page missive to the prime min- Commodities Act have removed chasing ‘diya’ but everything Addressing the event, he said Development Council (DDC) the J&K Constitution and then ister. the cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edi- rime Minister Narendra you use in Diwali. It will tourism is also a part of the polls under the banner of the sovereignty and integrity of Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Banerjee also urged Modi to ble oils, onions and potatoes PModi on Monday appealed encourage those making them,” development plan of the city People’s Alliance for Gupkar the country. How is it, they cut Minister Mamata Banerjee on permit the states “to bring about from the list of essential com- to people that along with “vocal PM said. While extending fes- and countryside in Varanasi. Declaration (PAGD) beginning one finger and leave the other, Monday wrote to Prime an appropriate legislation in modities. These were “serious- for local”, they should pro- tival greetings to people, Modi He said this development November 28, the Peoples it is not right,” she said. Minister Narendra Modi to this regard”. ly encouraging hoarders in mote ‘local for Diwali’ big time said, “You are seeing today that in itself is an example of how Democratic Party (PDP) chief Asked whether she will urgently intervene to control Referring to the Farmers hoarding” thereby resulting into and buy local products this fes- along with vocal for local, the Varanasi has gained the pace of Mehbooba Mufti has not hold the tricolour, Mehbooba hoarding, increase supply and to (Empowerment and Protection) price rise and consequent suf- tival season. Modi said that cel- mantra of local for Diwali is development in every field like stopped playing “discordant” Mufti said, “I had already bring down the skyrocketing Agreement on Price Assurance ferings to the consumers and the ebration of Diwali with local resonating everywhere.” The cleanliness of River Ganges, notes over the issue of restoring replied to that. I have taken an prices of essential commodities. and Farm Services Act 2020, the common people. will give a new boost to the Prime Minister launched 16 health services, road, infra- special status of the erstwhile oath of the J&K Constitution Banerjee, who is among the Farmers’ Produce Trade and “Moreover, the amend- economy and advantages to the schemes worth Rs 220 crore structure, tourism, electricity, State of J&K and the State flag. when I became the MLA for the most vocal critics of the BJP-led Commerce (Promotion and ments, have effectively usurped local artisans. and informed that the work has youth, sports, farmer, etc. He In a veiled reference to the first time and I affirm my faith government at the Centre, also Facilitation) Act 2020 and the the powers of the state govern- “I would like to say to the already begun on 14 schemes announced that renovation of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the Constitution of J&K and urged the prime minister to Essential Commodities ment in facilitating the supply- people of Varanasi and all worth Rs 400 crore in his con- sewage treatment plant project (RSS) Mehbooba on Monday uphold the sovereignty and restore the states’ power to con- (Amendment) Act 2020, the chain disruptions putting com- countrymen that promote stituency Varanasi. under Ganga Action Plan has alleged, “Those moving with integrity of India — both of trol prices of essential food letter said “We (state govern- mon people to huge discomfort. ‘local for Diwali’ big time,” he The projects inaugurated been completed. half pants and where their which are interlinked. J&K flag items, like potato and onion ments) had raised our serious Only the central government has said while inaugurating pro- include Sarnath Light and He listed the infrastructure leader sits do not hoist the tri- and Indian flag, I will hold both which was “usurped” following concerns that these enactments the power to regulate these jects for Varanasi via video con- Sound show, upgradation of Lal works carried out in Varanasi colour [at their headquarters] these flags together.” the amendments in The were hurriedly made without agri-products,” she wrote to the ferencing. When every person Bahadur Shastri Hospital like Ghats being decorated, and they are giving us lessons on Cornering the BJP-led Essential Commodities Act. adequate thought process or PM. will buy local products with Ramnagar, sewerage related introduction of CNG to reduce the national flag.” Centre Government over their “In view of the seriousness discussion and consultation with Banerjee referred to a sim- pride, will talk about local works, infrastructure facilities pollution, Tourist Plaza at Addressing a press confer- poor handling of Kashmir of the matter, I would urge the the states. ilar situation in 2014-15 and said products, hail them and will for protection and conservation Dashashwamedh Ghat. He said ence before returning to the affairs after the Abrogation of Central Government to urgent- “The adverse impact of it was effectively control using take the message to others that of cows, multipurpose seed these efforts towards the Ganga Kashmir valley, Mehbooba Article 370 Mehbooba Mufti ly step in to control hoarding, to these new Central Acts upon the the authority then vested upon our local products are so good, storehouse, agriculture pro- are also the resolve for Kashi Mufti said, “My father Mufti also alleged the graph of mili- increase supply and to bring farmers and consumers in terms the state governments under the this message will go far, Modi duce warehouse of 100 MT, and the path of new opportu- Mohammad Sayeed picked up tancy has witnessed a sharp rise down the rising prices of essen- of availability and prices of Essential Commodities Act. said. IPDS phase 2, a housing com- nities for Kashi. Gradually, the the national flag when they were in the last one year in J&k. She tial commodities, as public is fac- essential agricultural com- “It is unfortunate that with- “Not only local identity plex for players in situation of the ghats here is being dismissed as ‘insects of said the government may claim ing acute crisis. Otherwise, the modities is already visible now, out proper planning and devel- will be strengthened, the peo- Sampurnanand Stadium, improving. He said along with filthy drain’ and subjected to that the militancy is on the power of the state as these Acts are against the oping mechanisms to control ple who make these local prod- Varanasi city smart lighting the cleanliness and beautifica- social boycott”. decline but the reality is 10-15 governments be restored interests of farmers and con- hoarding and profiteering, the ucts, their Diwali will also work, along with 105 tion of Ganga Ghats, Sarnath is “We, including the BJP boys from a single village still go for exercising control over the sumers,” Banerjee wrote. power of state has been bull- brighten up more. Going for Anganwadi Kendras and 102 also getting a new look. members, have taken an oath missing. production, supply, distribution The Trinamool Congress dozed,” she said. PTI 0( 8 + . ,R " 6 " , 9; ;( $ traffic to the cave shrine in the Referring to the coins, the Lt developed 2g, 5g & 10g Gold wake of Covid-19 pandemic Governor said, few seekers are and Silver coins of guaranteed ieutenant Governor Manoj since March 18, 2020. not able to travel to Vaishno purity carrying an impression of LSinha on Monday released Speaking on the occasion, Devi’s sunlit peak of mountain the Holy Pindies. The rates of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gold & the Lt Governor said said he is at Katra due to Corona coins depend on the denomi- Silver coins ahead of Diwali for fortunate to have got the oppor- Pandemic, so the Shrine Board nation chosen and the prevail- millions of devotees worldwide. tunity to release Maa Vaishno has decided to make the coins ing gold/silver rates. Currently, The innovative step is Devi coins. Maa is worshipped available in Jammu and Delhi as Silver coin 10gm is available at expected to boost collections in lovingly and showers immense well. 770.00, Silver coin 5gm for the absence of traditional offer- light, blessings and ultimate Shri Mata Vaishno Devi 410.00, Gold coin 2gm for ings due to curtailed pilgrim benediction upon the devotees. Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has 11,490.00, Gold coin 5gm for 28,150.00 and Gold coin 10 gm for 55,880.00. ( = Ballia (UP): A 21-year-old man was arrested for alleged- ly setting a minor girl on fire in the Dubhar area here, police said on Monday. He set the girl (15) afire Friday night after she rejected his sexual advances, Station House Officer of Dubhar police station Anil Chandra Tiwari said. The victim was taken to a hospital in Ballia. However, when her situation turned crit- ical, she was referred to a hos- pital in Varanasi, he said, adding her condition is now stable. The girl is a Class 10 stu- dent and the accused, who is her neighbour, used to harass her when she went out for coaching, the SHO said, adding the girl’s family said she did not inform them about it as the man threatened her that he will set her family members on fire. The girl’s uncle told police that the economic condition of the family was not good and her father worked as labourer, Tiwari said. He has also requested for monetary help from the administration for the treat- ment of the victim, the police officer added. On the complaint of the girl’s father, police registered a case against the accused under various sections including 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Sunday, he said. After further investiga- tion, sections 354-D (stalking) and 326 (causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons and means) of the IPC have been added to the FIR, the SHO said. 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The West Bengal Governor, Jagdeep # ) Dhankhar, continues to have frequent run-ins with ) : # )=.; ) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The former 4 2 # ( +( 8 Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Mehbooba #+ +$+ 6( ; Mufti, was put under a 14-month-long political # ) ; detention for “being a threat to the security” of her +8 +9 H * ,- people before being released recently. #((76$+ # " We live in times when 25 elected MLAs, who L ) # 8 # = > were part of the Government, defected to the )6#+ +$+ 6( Opposition party in Madhya Pradesh. The #+ ( +& different perspectives. One is political cy level. We, therefore, end up voting for Puducherry, West Bengal and Government was overthrown, which led to a by- #,)+ 8 and the second is constitutional. The corrupt leaders with grave criminal Maharashtra show that our constitution- election, costing the exchequer crores and an obvi- political problem lies in the fact that the records in our respective constituencies. al functionaries lack constitutional # ,- ( + $64(& ous political manoeuvring of the mandate given 6+ scenario today has become highly cen- Such is the situation in India today that morality. 4 : 4 = ( by the people. It is in these times that MLAs from tralised. All that we care for as voters are more than 4,500 cases are pending The father of the Indian ,-S 4 , ()+ 8 the Opposition party in Punjab launched an ( 7 + ( 9 personalities and not the issues or the since decades against our sitting as well Constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar, gave a ,-S overnight protest because the Government did not institutions that concern us. We, there- as former MPs and MLAs in crimes reason for it during the Constituent 4 disclose to them the contents of a Bill that was to 6 ( fore, don’t raise the right questions. ranging from serious to heinous offences. Assembly debates. He said that, $ # 2 be tabled on the floor of the House. A local goon $;$#+& Politics has become a personality con- The other justification behind the “Constitutional morality is not a natur- ,- $ in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, shot dead his political $4( ( test. We continuously hear: This person sad state of our institutions today lies in al sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We opponent in the presence of the Sub-Divisional $ (#6(7 vs Who? That person vs Who? And the the Constitution and the way we inter- must realise that our people are yet to = ( ( Magistrate and police officials while a District ( - answer to this question, most of the pret it. Constitutional interpretation learn it. Democracy in India is only a top 4 Magistrate was seen on camera threatening the + # (76$+6+ times, decides which way our votes will must always flow from constitutional dressing on an Indian soil, which is family of a deceased rape victim in Hathras. go. This ensures that our institutions morality, which is essentially a set of essentially undemocratic.” The sad news ) (6 8 The media, the fourth pillar of democracy, has ,6 + )( remain weak and unaccountable while duties or norms of behaviour that is is that Ambedkar made this statement 4 turned into a cheerleader and has of late been act- power remains increasingly centralised. expected on the part of individuals who on November 4, 1948, which remains : # = S ; 6 #6) ( ing as the mouthpiece of the Government. 6 ( +9 This has led to the rise of have been given the responsibility of true even for the India of today. # " # ($ Allegations and counter-allegations among jour- Machiavellian politicians who are mas- holding constitutional positions. Such Maintaining institutional integrity is $ = # # nalists have become the new face of the broadcast +67( ter manipulators and rabble-rousers. individuals need to take this as their all about exercising constitutional ( media today. Speaking truth to power isn’t a badge 4()+6 They focus on the game more than its obligation to protect democratic institu- restraint, respecting the rule of law, not 4 of honour for most TV media houses anymore and ) # 6% (5 8 outcomes, are cool and calculating and tions from rotting. Such functionaries acting arbitrarily or in an unjust, unfair 0 ,- this has led to a loss of credibility. It is also in these for whom winning is everything. Such must act with constitutional objectivity and unreasonable manner and not 2 times that we were witness to how the TV news leaders create an inflated image of and must uphold the spirit of the allowing political or social morality to be : ,- industry manufactured myths and spun stories to themselves, are attention-seekers and are Constitution. The Supreme Court, in the a factor in decision-making. frame the live-in partner of a dead actor as his mur- highly charismatic. They are the best National Capital Territory of Delhi vs. Ambedkar had reiterated that, + derer. Not just that, it also framed her as an active leaders who make the worst decisions. the Union of India case, held that con- “However good a Constitution may be, P# Q ( member of the drug syndicate, a money launder- The “presidentialisation” of politics stitutional governance must be encour- it is sure to turn out bad if those who are $ 567I % = $ @%=$A er and as someone who administered poison to within a democracy started from the US, aged wherein “rule of law” is the source called to work it, happen to be a bad lot. 4 # him. All this, when the investigation was and is where one person was shown to embody of all State actions. This would enhance And, however bad a Constitution may ! still under way. Each one of us was a party to this an abstract idea and then votes were gar- the trust that our polity lacks today and be, it may turn out good if those who are # in so far as we allowed this to happen right under nered under his name. The Indian would give rise to a culture of constitu- called to work it, happen to be a good %=$ our noses and hailed this as a great example of Constitution, on the other hand, lays tional idealism. lot. The working of the Constitution P, ! journalistic freedom. down a different form of Government. All that this seemingly complex the- depends on the political parties and the 0 # The challenge of our times is in the fact that Here, we elect our representatives, who ory of constitutional morality talks citizens. It is, therefore, futile to pass a institutions, which were once considered sentinels in turn, are vested with the responsibil- about is the “ability and commitment of judgment on how good the Constitution of individual liberty, fundamental rights and the ity of electing the Prime Minister and the constitutional functionaries to arrive at is without reference to the role which the ( values that our Constitution has stood for, are slow- Chief Minister as the case may be. But, decisions on important issues consensu- people and their parties are likely to play Q : # B 4 ly crumbling. Whether it is the police, the judi- for political parties, personality contests ally. That despite all differences, we are in the future.” Truly, it is after all, as the ciary, the media, constitutional functionaries make complete sense. This is because, by a part of a common deliberative enter- first President of India, Rajendra Prasad, such as governors or lieutenant-governors, the keeping the entire focus on one larger- prise.” Partnership and coordination stated, “Constitutions are lifeless things. 4 Cabinet, bureaucrats and our legislators, on than-life individual and spending all between various institutions would allow They acquire life because of the men who 5658 whom the Constitution places an extremely huge resources on him/her, it reduces politi- for preserving the trust of the people in control and operate them.” amount of trust, lack of credibility is at an all-time cal mobilisation, citizen participation and institutions of democracy. (The writer is from the National Law @ A high. Such a problem has to be looked at from two political discourse at the local constituen- The instances in Punjab, University, Visakhapatnam) ing soft credit to rescue them from western Maharashtra. As many as RBI’s College of Agricultural Banking Mann Deshi bank envisioned for its ness on roads in cities and villages, sell- es Rekha. The bank has developed moneylenders. This, it was thought, 1,335 women pooled their savings in Pune. She has travelled to Europe clients — one that was equitable, adapt- ing products in markets but they do another novel idea that is known as the would help villagers start small busi- (7.8 lakh) and set up the first bank and the US to explain the bank’s model able, sustainable and more resilient. not have access to affordable credit. wealth card, which lists out the client’s nesses, promote local economic activ- for and by rural women in India. and spoken at Harvard and Yale. The bank had a clear credo: It was not Regular banks aren’t typically an assets and can also include cattle or ities and empower people to climb out An intrepid lady got an opportu- Both Chetna and Rekha knew that to be a clone of a stereotyped conven- option. They have several formalities machinery, depending on the business. of poverty. nity to join this fledgling institution as without a safe place to save money, it tional bank, but a bank for poor and fees that can be intimidating. Plus The wealth card is a barometer of the The bankers and missionaries, an assistant and, with sheer commit- was hard for the poor to take the cal- women to be run by them; and its it requires an arduous trek to the near- customer’s net worth. who shared much of the same client ment, rose to helm it. She is Rekha culated risks they needed to take to entire structure was conceptualised est town, which can compromise a Chetna, as the bank’s founder, has pool, were curiously alike in some Kulkarni who is now the bank’s most better their lives. While Chetna went accordingly. Mann Deshi considers day’s wages. Banks also find this seg- all along emphasised two very impor- -). ways. Usually outsiders to the local visible face. The bank opened at a time about formulating the larger vision, women as a distinct segment with ment unviable because the costs of tant mantras. The first: Never provide community, they tended to discover when an institution of this type could Rekha and the remaining cohort unique challenges, concerns and goals. underwriting and originating these poor solutions to poor people. Second: their own preconceptions in the vil- not have been thought of even by worked on laying the long-term So, instead of disguising male-focussed small loans are substantial,” she says. invest in women. The Mann Deshi inance is one field where we have lages, rather than being able to grasp established bankers. Today it has eight groundwork for the bank. products as gender neutral, the bank Behaviourally, women customers take Bank was an early embracer of mod- witnessed significant innova- the local realities and dynamics. branches, 2,00,000 account holders, Both were assailed by several created specific products tailored to more time to develop trust in a new ern financial tools and came up with Ftions in recent decades, and this Although the missionaries succeeded, 30,000 shareholders and has given out challenges and the bank was expect- their specific needs. “We need to study product or service. The same holds a slew of sophisticated products and has transformed our society in many the financial revolution was inevitably loans to the tune of 500 crore. The ed to address them. However, the ben- the myriad social and behavioural good for finance and building confi- services so that poor women could ways. Earlier, we could hardly visualise aborted by populist politicians and balance sheet is modest but the model efits of financial inclusion were becom- impediments impacting women, and dence and trust in them requires more enjoy the same fruits of financial inclu- social change in rural India as it was local interests. However, soon it has been applauded by organisations ing clear: Affordable credit could help use this knowledge to design cus- interaction. Rekha felt that her team sion as the clients of mainline banks. mired in caste conflicts and was became clear that financial inclusion like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) low income populations to build tomised financial product offerings. In needed to address the barriers to finan- As the Mann Deshi team seeks to impervious to the winds of change. was not just a powerful economic tool and the Harvard Business School. assets and get a business idea off the failing to develop client experiences cial inclusion of women through comprehend the new normal follow- Before the 1980s, outsiders rarely vis- but a critical piece in the development Rekha is the first woman gradu- ground. Appropriately-designed insur- rooted in men and women’s funda- behavioural and reformist approach- ing COVID-19, it faces many ited villages. Those who did were the ecosystem, and it could no longer be ate from her village of Shirgaon in ance could equip them to buffer their mentally-different perspectives on es instead of the usual hardware-based unknowns.Will the clients regain their occasional anthropologist, extension deferred. The Government, too, was Belgaum district in Karnataka. In lives against economic shocks such as finance, banks are missing a very sig- one, so that both demand and supply- businesses? What will recovery look staff, social workers and missionaries keen to lend its full weight. September 2000, her husband, a retired unemployment, illnesses and disasters. nificant business opportunity,” believes side were eliminated. like? Much is still a question mark. But of various religions. The gradual Committed development organ- radar fitter from the Indian Air Force, Financial services are analogous to Rekha. Women don’t have a straight It’s not that the barriers are nec- the greatest hope is the tenacity and change in the profile of visitors was the isations, too, saw an opportunity and was struggling to find a stable job. safe water, basic healthcare and prima- financial journey and have more inter- essarily different for rural and urban resilience of the women. Fragilities and first sign of the embryonic revolution space and plunged into the field. Rekha applied to the Mann Deshi ry education. They are essential to ruptions and life-stages in their finan- women, but the same challenges are vulnerabilities may be woven into their in development finance, which later Among the early bands of develop- Bank for a job and was hired by enable people to participate in the ben- cial lives. Low- income women usual- greater for rural ones. “We need last- daily lives, yet they have consistently bloomed into an era of social banking. ment activists who climbed on board Chetna. She turned out to be a great efits of a modern, market-based econ- ly need timely and hassle-free credit to mile banking agents to help mitigate shown they can cope. Both the bank It was during this time that was Chetna Sinha, a trained econo- bet. Within six months, she rose to omy. Ideal financial societies are those increase their financial prospects. barriers that prevent universal inclu- and the clients hope to bounce back bankers started courting villages in mist. She set up the Mann Deshi become a branch manager and six which provide safe and convenient “The greatest fracture facing India is sion of women in the formal banking from the pandemic’s economic fallout. large numbers. Their mission was to Mahila Sahakari Bank in 1997 at years later she became the CEO of the ways for people to navigate their daily women’s inequality”, reiterates Rekha. system, such as dependency on male (The writer is a well-known devel- find trustworthy villagers for provid- Mhaswad village in Satara district of bank. She is part of the faculty at the financial lives. It was such a society that “A majority of women are doing busi- family members for travel,” emphasis- opment professional) !"#$%#%# $ 0 " " /"$ $ " ( Islamabad: A Pakistani high National Database and hearing for two weeks. Washington: Tackling the court on Monday sent a minor Registration Authority Activist and her lawyer COVID-19 pandemic, eco- Christian girl to a shelter home (NADRA) record, she is 13 Jibran Nasir tweeted that Arzoo nomic crisis, systemic racism " after she was allegedly convert- years old. was underage. and climate change are the top ed to Islam and married to a After the report the court “Court recognises NADRA priorities for the Biden admin- Muslim man. ordered police to proceed documents stating Arzoo’s age istration, according to his tran- 8 Arzoo, 13 who is a resident against her alleged husband for to be 13 as true and declares sition team, as President-elect of Karachi’s Railway Colony, violating the Sindh Child prima facie she contracted child Joe Biden and Vice President- went missing on October 13 and Marriages Restraint Act 2013. marriage,” said Nasir. elect Kamala Harris gear up for Beijing: China on Monday Foreign Ministry spokesman later it was found that she mar- However, Arzoo reiterated He further said: “The court building back everything “bet- declined to congratulate Joe Wang Wenbin said: “We have ried Syed Ali Azhar, a 45-year- during the hearing that she has not disposed of this petition ter than ever”. Biden as the winner of the US noticed that Biden declared he old Muslim man, after con- was not kidnapped and had and the next hearing is after two Following a tense week of presidential election, saying is the winner of the election”. verting to Islam, according to willingly married Azhar after weeks. vote tallying, Democratic pres- the outcome of the American “Our understanding is that the First Information Report converting to Islam. The court is yet to deter- idential candidate Biden, 77, on polls should be determined by the outcome of the election will registered by the girl’s father. The bench observed that as mine whether Arzoo is having Saturday won the state of colour - to occupy the office. rated on January 20, 2021. the country’s laws and proce- be determined in accordance A division bench headed by per record and medical board, her right to convert to the reli- Pennsylvania and vaulted ahead The Biden team updated its “President-elect Biden and dures. with US laws and procedures,” Justice KK Agha in the Sindh she was underage and could not gion of free will given her age of in the race to become the next website to showcase four poli- Vice President-elect Harris are China has not yet come out he said. High Court, where the case was contract a marriage on her 13. president of the United States. cy areas the incoming admin- confronting a pandemic, an with an official reaction to Asked when will China being heard, ordered the provin- own. At this stage only the ques- Biden’s win in the key bat- istration will prioritise: COVID- economic crisis, calls for racial Biden and Kamala Harris’ vic- make its statement or will it cial health secretary to consti- The court asked Arzoo if tion of child marriage has been tleground state put him over 19, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change. tory in the November 3 presi- wait until President Donald tute a special medical board to she wanted to go with her par- addressed and resolved. the threshold of 270 electoral equity and climate change. The team being assembled will dential election even though Trump makes his stand clear, determine Arzoo’s age. ents or to the shelter home, she The alleged abduction, votes, cutting off all avenues for “We aren’t just going to meet these challenges on Day official media here are carrying Wang said: “We will follow The board informed the insisted on going with Azhar. forced conversion and subse- his opponent, incumbent rebuild what has worked in the One,” the campaign said. out commentaries on their international customary prac- SHC on Monday that the girl is But the court directed to quent marriage had sparked an Republican President Donald past. This is our opportunity to Once sworn into office, election. tices”. between 14 to 15 years of age. send her to a shelter home of the outcry from human rights Trump. build back better than ever,” said Biden and Harris will provide When pointed out that China is among a handful Though, according to the government, and adjourned the groups in the country. PTI As Biden’s vice president, the Biden-Harris transition team the much-needed national China is one of the few coun- of major countries including Harris, 56, will make history in on Sunday, giving details of the leadership to tackle the pan- tries which has not yet made a Russia and Mexico that have myriad ways, becoming the first priorities for the next adminis- demic and begin our nation’s statement on the US presiden- not congratulated the woman - and the first woman of tration which will be inaugu- recovery, it said. PTI tial election results, Chinese President-elect. PTI ,<P% + < P% New Delhi/Bern: Switzerland countries and the human rights national security law in Hong on Monday conveyed its con- situation in China, the state- Kong and the associated cerns to China over Beijing’s ment said. restrictions on freedom of % $ lack of respect for human The discussions illustrate expression were also discussed, rights, particularly with regard the continuity of the good the statement said. 9(86 be likely more than that,” said Vienna: Investigators in several Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s pro- The convener of the pro- to the treatment of Uighurs, relations between Switzerland This comes in the back- Monywa Aung Shin. Austrian regions carried out democracy lawmakers said democracy camp, Wu Chi-wai, Tibetans and other ethnic and and China, it said. drop of several countries yanmar’s ruling National There were no reliable offi- raids early Monday on people Monday that they would resign said that any move by Beijing to religious minorities. “Respect for and promo- expressing concern over the MLeague for Democracy cial figures available on voter and organisations suspected en masse from the city’s legisla- disqualify the legislators and pre- Swiss State Secretary tion of human rights formed a human rights violations in party claimed Monday that it turnout, and the Union of supporting the Muslim tive council if the central vent them from doing their Krystyna Marty held talks with substantial part of the political China. has won enough seats in Election Commission had ear- Brotherhood and Hamas Chinese government in Beijing duties would be “ridiculous.” China’s Vice Minister of dialogue. Switzerland Marty and Qin expressed Parliament to constitute an lier said that it might take as groups, prosecutors said. disqualifies any of them. “It reflects they are ruthless, Foreign Affairs Qin Gang via expressed its concern about the their hopes for an early nor- absolute majority and retain long as a week to release full Authorities said there was The announcement from and they disrespect the Basic video conference, owing to lack of respect for human malisation of the epidemio- power. results. no link between Monday’s the 19 opposition lawmakers Law,” he said, referring to the the COVID-19 pandemic, rights in China, particularly logical situation, and both It made the claim even A victory by the NLD had action against suspected Islamic came amid unconfirmed reports mini-constitution that governs according to an official release with regard to the treatment of sides emphasised their will- though the state Union been widely expected, though radicals and the attack in Vienna that China’s National People’s the semi-autonomous territory by the Swiss government. Uighurs, Tibetans and other ingness to promote regular Election Commission has not it had been speculated that its a week ago in which an assailant Congress Standing Committee, of Hong Kong after the former In addition to the current ethnic and religious minori- exchanges between yet completed releasing results deterioration of relations with described as a supporter of the which will meet on Tuesday and British colony was handed back epidemiological situation, the ties,” the Swiss government Switzerland and China and from Sunday’s election. ethnic minority-based parties, Islamic State group fatally shot Wednesday, was preparing to to China in 1997. talks focused on economic statement on the meeting said. increase travel between the “I can now confirm that with whom it had cooperated four people before being shot disqualify four legislators. Lawmaker Dennis Kwok relations between the two The introduction of the two countries. PTI we’re now securing more than in the last election in 2015, and killed by police. Media reports in Hong said that disqualifications would 322 seats,” said Monywa Aung might cut its totals. Prosecutors in Graz said Kong, including from the South be a “serious departure” from the Shin, a spokesperson for the Much of the NLD’s appeal over 70 people are under inves- China Morning Post, said that original spirit of the “one coun- NLD information committee. is based on the popularity of its tigation in the new case and 60 the four lawmakers would be try, two systems” framework There are 642 seats in leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who properties, including apart- accused of filibustering meetings under which Hong Kong enjoys Parliament. became the head of government ments and offices, were and violating their oaths of freedoms not found in mainland “We were aiming to secure with the title of State Counsellor searched, the Austria Press office. China. AP 377 seats in total. 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Covid-19 crisis, Moody’s Associate Managing Director -+ global markets as investors stituents closed in the red -- Investors Service said on Elena Duggar. “However, even & wagered on improved trade ITC, Maruti and Bajaj Finserv, Monday. However, the initial, in countries that have managed - relations and more fiscal stim- slipping up to 0.66 per cent. rapid economic rebound is to minimize the public health " )65# # ulus under a Joe Biden presi- World markets marched ., , 5 , giving way to a patchier, more crisis, below-normal external - dency in the US. higher after Biden was declared tenuous recovery, as the pan- demand and a slow rebound in Rising for the sixth the winner in the tightly-con- 5=>(- 6 ? demic proves hard to contain. services sectors will dampen # " " &.@#" straight session, the BSE Sensex tested US election, though In a new report, Moody’s the pace of the recovery.” *A? HCN vaulted 704.37 points or 1.68 President Donald Trump has examined six key themes that Debt in the coronavirus " -- #-/?1 F?C$,O?C per cent to close at its lifetime yet to concede the race. $ 7( foreign exchange, the domes- will shape the credit environ- downturn and recovery will G /CH #) peak of 42,597.43. Intra-day, it Toning down of trade war tic currency opened higher at ment in the year ahead: uneven likely rise faster and further 1P-11HH-11- " touched its all-time high level rhetoric and a likely sharper he rupee gave up intra-day 73.95 a dollar and gained fur- recovery, policy challenges, ris- compared to previous recession & B -+ of 42,645.33. focus on combating the Tgains to settle 7 paise lower ther strength to touch a high ing debt levels, digital trans- cycles, Moody’s said. 5 # 1P-11-+ The previous closing COVID-19 pandemic in the at 74.15 against the US dollar of 73.83 during the day. formation, environmental Unlike typical recession 1P-1?-+ record for the Sensex was US augur well for equities, on Monday, tracking weaker It, however, could not impact and social trends. “The periods when the growth of 5 # H/-11 41,952.63, hit on January 14, analysts said. Asian peers against the green- hold on to the gains and final- vast policy support from the private-sector debt slows, debt H1-CC-4 & % E -# 2020. “Firm global cues and a back.Higher crude oil prices ly settled at 74.15 against the governments since the start of growth will accelerate for many -+ % Similarly, the broader NSE clear majority to favourite also put pressure on the Indian greenback, 7 paise lower over the crisis will propel a stronger sectors through 2021, the - Nifty climbed 197.50 points or Democratic Party in the US currency. At the interbank its previous close. economic recovery in advanced research report added. /-# " "B -!"/ +$ ""* % 2 4 % 2 & E he Competition 6 TCommission of India on Monday ordered a detailed probe against internet giant il marketing companies Google for alleged unfair busi- Odid not revise the retail ness practices with respect to prices of petrol and diesel in Google Pay. Monday, maintaining the trend Google Pay is a popular despite further softening of 4 Q , = digital wallet platform. global oil prices this month. 4 F4G&8 $ " & “... The Commission is of With this, petrol prices ) 4 & the prima facie view that the have now remained unchanged Opposite Parties have contra- abuse of dominant market amounts to imposition of for 47 days now while diesel , =& vened various provisions of position. unfair and discriminatory con- prices have been at the same L "M , =-+ /1" + Section 4 of the Act... These The Commission is of the dition, denial of market access level since October 2. FCH11 +.G 7 , =- aspects warrant a detailed prima facie view that the mar- for competing apps of Google During this period, Brent 4O % investigation,” it said in a 39- ket for apps facilitating pay- Pay and leveraging on the part Associations data showed that crude prices fell by $2-3 per )& page order. ment through the Unified of Google, in terms of different vehicle registration in October barrel and are currently hov- -7 E H&111 +) The watchdog has ordered Payments Interface (UPI) provisions of Section 4(2) of the ndia’s automobile retail sales rose to 14,13,549 units from ering just over $40 per barrel. " / 6 - & a detailed probe by its Director appears to be a distinct relevant Act.” Irose 5.11 per cent in October 13,44,866 units sold in Price of petrol in the " - General (DG), which is the market for the assessment of The probe has been on a sequential basis, industry September. Nevertheless, on a national capital remained at Rs investigation arm, for alleged allegations in the present mat- ordered against five entities -- data showed on Monday. YoY basis, October retail sales 81.06 per litre. anti-competitive practices with ter, the order said. Alphabet Inc, Google LLC, However, sales remained in declined by 23.99 per cent to In Mumbai, Chennai and ( C "$$ - "" # $$ #!"+ respect to Google Pay. According to the regulator, Google Ireland Ltd, Google the red on a year-on-year basis. 18,59,709 units from 13,44,866 Kolkata, the fuel was sold for (S8(E Section 4 of the it is of “the prima facie view India Pvt Ltd and Google India The Federation of units off-take during the like 87.74, 84.14 and 82.59 7 9= -+ E C Competition Act pertains to that said conduct of Google Digital Services Pvt Ltd. Automobile Dealers month of last year. per litre respectively. -+ E-+ 8(: , -5 : -# TT 8(E H"E 35' (( $ ) -# E8( P-+ ( E % @ 2-HC & #(5>2227 $ & &" & - - " % A " S4)#4 & E- mented in the right spirit, they export surplus sugar of 50-60 ommendations for the five-year will take Indian agriculture to lakh tonne this season because $ - / ""C #--/ $* period by October 30.The sserting that three new new heights and usher in the ugarcane crushing has sugar supply would be in excess # :?E # 4 7 " he 15th Finance Commission was asked to give Aagriculture-related legisla- transformation of the rural Sgained momentum in the of annual domestic require- 7 " F 7 G "& TCommission led by its its recommendations on many tions by the Centre are in economy,” he said. 2020-21 marketing season as ment of 260 lakh tonne. -+) " Chairman NK Singh here on unique and wide-ranging keeping with the changing On September 27, mills have produced 4.25 lakh The matter has been taken up )6 " Monday submitted its report issues. Apart from the vertical times, Niti Aayog member President Ram Nath Kovind tonne of sugar so far, three- with the ministry concerned # A&H1/?& for fiscal years 2021-22 to and horizontal tax devolution, Ramesh Chand has said that if gave assent to the three Bills — times higher than the year-ago and Food Minister Piyush -+ E # 4 2025-26 to President Ram Nath local government grants, dis- they are implemented in the The Farmers’ Produce Trade period, according to the Goyal will be holding an 7 " -L Kovind.Commission members aster management grants, the right spirit, they will take and Commerce (Promotion National Federation of important interactive session E Ajay Narayan Jha, Anoop Commission was also asked to Indian agriculture to new and Facilitation) Bill, 2020; Cooperative Sugar Factories with the captains of the sugar E # 4 7 " F#47G Singh, Ashok Lahiri, and examine and recommend per- heights. The Farmers (Empowerment (NFCSF). NFCSF Managing industry next week to discuss # A&H1/?&M 7 #47-# Ramesh Chand, along with formance incentives for states In a paper titled ‘New and Protection) Agreement of Director Prakash Naiknavare the key issues facing the indus- " 7# 0H-B1&1-A/ panel Secretary Arvind Mehta in many areas like power sec- Firm Acts: Understanding the Price Assurance and Farm also said there is a need to try, he said in a statement. - accompanied the Chairman in tor, adoption of DBT, solid Implication’, Chand said the Services Bill, 2020; and the the meeting with the President. waste management etc. reforms have generated opti- Essential Commodities Last year, the Commission The panel was also asked to mism for India to become a (Amendment) Bill 2020. had submitted its report con- examine whether a separate global power in agriculture Stating that policy reforms sisting of recommendations mechanism for funding of and a powerhouse for global in agriculture continue to be a for 2020-21 fiscal, which was defence and internal security food supply. “In a nutshell, the hot topic in public discourse for accepted by the Union gov- ought to be set up and, if so, three policy reforms under- the past two decades, Chand ernment and tabled in how such a mechanism could taken by the central govern- said, “The ‘business as usual’ Parliament on January 30, be operationalised. The ment through the three new approach was yielding only 2020. Commission has sought to laws are in keeping with the incremental changes, whereas As per the terms of refer- address all its ToRs in the lat- changing times and require- the sector needed transforma- ence (ToR), the Commission est report, organised in four ments of farmers and farming. tive ones to address agrarian was mandated to give its rec- volumes. “If they are imple- distress.” )( H1H1%H/ 0CA" $ 7( he Cotton Association of TIndia (CAI) on Monday projected the total production of cotton at 356 lakh bales for the crop year 2020-21, which is 4 lakh bales less than the year ago period.During the 2019-20 crop year, the total cotton pro- duction stood at 360 lakh bales, CAI said in a statement.Crop year begins from October 1.The crop output is estimated to reduce during the current season on account of damage reported to the crop in some pockets due to the excess rains and pink bollworm infesta- tion, CAI added. Meanwhile, projected cot- ton supply for 2020-21 crop year stood at 477.50 lakh bales, which consists of the opening stock of 107.50 lakh bales at the beginning of the season, crop for the season estimated at 356 lakh bales and imports esti- mated at 14 lakh bales. & < !"#$%#%# = ) ' ( '( *(*+* *( *(' +* * **( *( * * $-*'*( . '* *( *'/ 0*( +* ( '1 + * *' ('+- * +* ' 2 * ' ' *(* '* +* ++ *' 31 * ! # FOR A TONED (,66 :8 6: 10,,.+10,01 : @2A#4? A4 9 " & "! , - > - & ?. 8@ - : ++(( ; <<. " 0 )& ancer has emerged as the biggest threat to human " health, ahead of heart dis- " , ease and diabetes. Cancer affectsC not only a person but also " +& + !-!+& their entire family in terms of finances, time, psychological and e all are very particular about our fit- social stress and disturbing quality Wness, we all hit the gym, do yoga or of life of entire family. Research in any other form of exercise to keep our bod- field of cancer has led to promising ies in shape but most of the time we for- results for prevention and cure of get a very major part that also needs reg- some cancers like breast, cervix etc. ular exercising and toning — our face. when detected in early stage. Despite There are 42 individual muscles on our face extensive research, most cancers are which are responsible for our facial expres- not curable and where treatment is sions, the way we smile and look. So, it is available the cost is very high so pre- even more important to keep all these mus- vention of cancer is an important cles toned so that you always look young and desirable strategy. and slow the ageing process. Some cancer risk factors, such Facial yoga is the latest fad that a lot of as genetics and environment, are not people are teaching and talking about. Many in our control, but change in lifestyle say, practicing facial yoga is as good as get- and including healthy diet can ting Botox done, if done regularly and cor- reduces life time risk of by 70 per rectly. The best thing about facial yoga, you cent. Avoiding smoking and tobac- can do it anywhere and at any time. co, limiting alcohol, maintaining a Here are a few facial exercises that one healthy weight, and getting regular can do to tone the facial muscles: exercise are important for prevent- Start with reciting the vowels — A, E, ing cancer. I, O, U. Say the vowels in an exaggerated It is said that we are what we eat. manner so that you stretch all your face & ven as India and indeed the world, is grappling with Covid- Food plays a very important role neck muscles. To begin with say the 5 vow- E19, non-communicable diseases have somehow been relegat- both in health and disease. els each 10 times in a day, then slowly build ed to a low priority status. And of the NCDs, Diabetes, a chron- Contamination of food by various ergy express "polypharmacologic" vidin, peonidin, and petunidin. it to 20-30 times in a day. This is a complete ic diseasewhich has afflicted around 77 million adult Indians has chemicals has been postulated and effects. Whole foods like fruits, They exhibit inherent abilities to exercise for your face. proved to be one of the major components of comorbidities for proven to be an important cause of vegetables, grains, and legumes are prevent carcinogenesis, inhibit the Second exercise that you can do is, close Covid-19 patients.Yet, most people do not know that regardless rising incidence of cancers through- considered to contain a plethora of proliferation of neoplastic cells, and your fist and place is under your chin. Now of Covid-19, Diabetes also casts a severe impact on their eyes out the world Excessive or non-judi- functional carbohydrates, healthy reduce the risks of recurrence in try opening your mouth while pressing your and larger ocular health. Therefore, it is important that a dia- cious use of pesticides and chemi- fats, vitamins, minerals, with correct patients in remission. They are fist up to close the mouth. This is a great betic patient must also be aware of the risks to his eyes andas cal fertilizers are playing major role energy balance and bioactive com- (+9)665 8 been found to be efeective in Breast exercise to get rid of double chin. Once such takes adequate precautions in that regard. in making food unsafe by entering pounds such as polyphenols, glu- cancer, lung, liver, colon cancer, oral you’ll start doing it, you will yourself feel How does Diabetes impact your eyes? in our food chain. Faulty Harvesting, cosinolates and carotenoids. All act (#+6 (864 cancer and prostate cancer. the stress on your jawline and who doesn’t First it is important to understand that Diabetes is often char- processing and storage techniques in concert to prevent and treat can- 466 #U$(9 Black and long peppers contain want the perfect jawline. acterised by an excessive glucose in your bloodstream, a specif- further change the quality of food cer from multiple dimensions and piperine, soy isoflavones such as A perfect exercise to avoid getting wrin- ic condition called hyperglycemia, because of absence of insulin and make them unsafe. Freezing for molecular pathways by suppressing ,6 +(+(# genistein, , quercetin, epigallocate- kles under your eyes and on your forehead or under-performing insulin. However, this excessive sugar can storage, irradiation for infection a variety of biological capabilities )66# 8(+9 chin-3- gallate (EGCG), resveratrol, is to place both your hands on your fore- not only impair tissues of your eyes, generally manifested in control destroys nutritive value of required for tumor growth. have shown to directly or indirect- head so that no muscles move. Now blink swellings and blurring of vision; more specifically, it can also cause food. Some food items have natur- Increased consumption of bioactive 466-#+( ly target CSC growth. Grapes, your eyes in an exaggerated manner for serious damage to the blood vessels in your eyes. This can lead al propensity to cause cancer. compounds can be effective for can- 466 #, 4 onions, apples and berries are rich about 10 times. Blinking will strengthen to serious eye health issues. It is observed, Aspartame cer prevention particularly in vul- in flavonoids; tea and coffee are rich your eye muscles. Types of eye conditions created/aggravated by Diabetes (APM), artificial sweetener an nerable populations. Dietary bioac- 6: 4 ( sources of phenolic acids. Another exercise that you can try for Diabetic Retinopathy: This is one of the most frequent adjunct food items commonly used tive compounds differ in composi- (6: )665 Carotenoids, another major class of strengthening your eye muscles is by plac- instances of the impact of Diabetes on the eyes. Those with long- in diet soda, significantly increases tion in variety of fruits, vegetables, bioactive compounds, are found in ing, put your index finger and your mid- standing high blood sugar lev- risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and whole grains. 466- (+ 8 many fruits and vegetables includ- dle finger on either side of eyes, one at the &2 els often suffer with this condi- and multiple myeloma in men. Varying amounts and combina- #6$7(:6 ing carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes inner corner and the other at the outer cor- tion. In this, the damage to the Canned food, hydrogenated oils, tions of the approximate 5000 bioac- 7$+ 46 and papaya. ner and blink. Do this 10 times in a day. $4& 4 4 blood vessels extends to the microwavable popcorns, Alcohol, tive compounds have been isolated The National Cancer Institute Chubby cheeks look super cute when we are 5$ &64 $22$& retina in the back of the eye soda, farmed fish, red meat, refined and identified in fruits and vegeta- ) 6(:&8(## (US) suggests encouraging people to kids but becomes a major concern when we 82 &6882 involving leakage of blood and sugar, refined flour are some com- bles. Bioactive compounds can be ###6$7 consume five or more servings of grow up. To pull up saggy and chubby fluid into the eye which makes monly used food items which are classified as anti-inflammatory, fruits and vegetables every day as a cheeks, pull everything to your side. Its like ! 52 2 9 the vision blurry. Significantly, proven to cause various health haz- antioxidant, detoxifying, protease , 4 measure to prevent cancer. Eating a doing a sideway kiss, this stretches your &: 2 142 in the early stages, since the eye ards like cancer, Diabetes, hyperten- inhibiting, anticancer, or antiangio- high fiber diet helps in prevention cheek muscles and helps in making it firm. 2 5$ 2&&2$& doesn’t make new blood vessels, sion and cardiac diseaes. Avoiding genic properties. Phenolic com- of colorectal cancer and other com- We all worry about our laughing lines it is called non-proliferative dia- refined carbohydrates help in reach- pounds are one of the major class- mon digestive system cancers, and as we grow up, they tend to become 22& 2 2 betic retinopathy. However, as ing healthy weight thus could lower es of bioactive compounds and including stomach, mouth, and more visible. The perfect solution to reduc- 2 5 8 2 the disease progresses and the the risk for cancers colorectal and include phenolic acids, flavonoids, pharynx. ing laughing lines are placing your fingers 22 $ 4 $242 condition worsens, it can lead prostate cancer stilbenoids, lignans, etc. Researchers resveratrol, isothiocyanates, glu- Healthy cooking and storage of firmly over your laugh lines, now smile as to what is called proliferative The importance of right foods have seen, Curcumin, an active cosinolates (GLS) possing cancer food is equally important as choos- widely as possible, remember to keep your 8 5$ 8$6 diabetic retinopathy. In this, for the prevention of cancer is an ingredient in turmeric, effective in preventive/protective activity. The ing healthy food. Steamed food is lips apart. Hold this for five-10 seconds and 2 22 12& new blood vessels begin to exciting area of research and study eliminating colon cancer stem cells, antiproliferative effects of sul- preferred over fried food and raw repeat the exercise 20-25 times. This will 2 & 5$6 grow abnormally within the throughout the world. It is now when used either alone or together foraphane have been observed on food over cooked food. Reheating help to remove creases around the cheek retinawhich either bleed a lot or globally accepted that risk of vari- with Chemotherapy. Sweet sorghum pancreatic CSCs. Anti-cancer prop- should be avoided but if done in and lift your cheeks. form a scar tissue leading to ety of chronic diseases, including (jowar), rich in 3-eoxyanthocyani- erties are prominent in strawberries, microwave, glass dishes should be A major thing to remember while partial or complete blockage of vision. cancer is reduced with use of plant- dins, apigeninidin, and luteolinidin raspberries, blackberries, choke- preferred than plastic containers. applying your daily moisturiser is to always Diabetic macular edema/ischemia: based diets. The food systems and anthocyanins from purple- berries, bilberries, Indian black- These facts put together strong- apply in upward motion, especially around Macula is not only the most sensitive part of the retina, it is approach to disease prevention is fleshed potato can suppress colon berries and most importantly in ly indicate inclusion of natural the cheeks and on neck. If you do it other- the functional centre of the latterthat allows us to read, recog- favoured at community level. In cancer stem cells proliferation. blueberries. Among all berries, whole foods in the diet should be wise you are pulling your skin down mak- nise faces and to drive. But because ofthe extraordinarily high food systems approach, whole foods Cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, blueberries are known to be one of encouraged in order to lower the ing it saggy. Remember all these exercises blood sugar, there is swelling in the macula leading to what is are preferred since they are complex cauliflower and broccoli, contain the most nutritious foods in the risk of development and/or recur- if done regularly can relax your facial mus- called macular edema and the subsequent weakening or distort- mixtures of many bioactive com- sulforaphane which is found to be world, They have demonstrated rence of cancer. cles and give a natural lift to your face, but ing of vision. At the same time, when blood vessels prevent blood pounds and other constituents; they effective to decrease the CSC frac- powerful antioxidant properties. ) L 1 we cannot rule out ageing all together. from reaching macula, it leads to a condition called macular often have complementary mecha- tion in human breast cancer cells. They contain five major anthocyani- 2 " * ) " % ( < 2 % ischemia, which again can impinge on the sharpness of your nisms to one another which in syn- These vegetables also contain dins: cyandin, delphinidin, mal- " ( " % vision. What should be done? First and foremost, knowing and recognising that Diabetes can have serious implications for your eyes is important. $ ' ' ' Second, identifying symptoms early is the key. Some of the " 2 6! " , , symptoms include getting blurred and wavy vision, fluctuating Heartbun is common among ndoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty vision, impaired colour or faded colour vision, sensitivity to light, ! 3 8 ! (ESG) is the latest type of weight glared vision, spots or dark strings in vision. One must consult people of all ages, especially if Eloss surgery and it results in sig- a doctor on finding of any of these symptoms. one prefers eating spicy and oily new trapdoor spider nificant loss of weight as the surgery Third, on experiencing sudden flashes of light and an increase foods. ROSHANI DEVI shares Aspecies has been discov- limit the food intake, said Prof in spots, alarm bells should ring and one must visit the doctor ered from India by a team of GalvaoNeto, a Brazilian expert, who is immediately. Fourth, a full-dilated eye exam must be undergone easy home remedies that can researchers led by Dr Sanjay a pioneer in ESG procedure in the at least once a year. Fifth, remember that along with keeping track help ease the pain and get your Keshari Das, an Assistant world. Conducting live Operative of your blood sugar levels, you must also monitor your blood digestive system back on track Professor — University School Workshop on the latest procedure of pressure and cholesterol levels. of Environment Management Bariatric Surgery — Endoscopic Sleeve f your heart is burning acidity in the stomach. of the university. Gastroplasty (ESG) for Manipal with anything but love, Four, ginger is here to The spider was traced on Hospitals’ doctors Dr Randeep Iit may make you feel your rescue. Use ginger in a road side cut in an open Wadhawan, HOD and Consultant — ! ? Cayenne support your immune system. very uncomfortable and your cooking or boil it in a woody plantation area close to Department of Minimal Access peppers are moderately hot It aids in breaking up and uneasy. While drinking lots glass of water, reduce to a forest area near Nayagram Surgery, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery chili pepper used to flavour moving congested mucus and of water is the most com- half glass and consume the village of West Bengal by Dr & Gastrointestinal Surgery had invit- dishes. They are a popular once this nasty mucus will mon remedy, it might not water. Suman Pratihar Assistant ed eminent experts of the field Prof spice used in many different leave the body, the symptoms help in all cases. Here Five, include Professor and his Graduate GalvaoNeto. regional styles of cooking, of the flu or cold will diminish. are a few tips that yogurt in your student Chandan Dandpath, Addressing the participants dur- and they have been used Cayenne pepper may help can help. diet. Eat a bowl Keshpur College, West Bengal ing the Workshop, Dr Wadhawan said medicinally for thousands of boost the stomach’s defense One, drink of yogurt during field survey in lock- that ESG surgeries are less invasive years. against infections, increase coconut twice a day, down period this year. silk-lined lid at the entrance ders are described in the and not very complex. “Patient can The capsaicin in cayenne digestive fluid production and water it may help Dr Das said the area being used as a door. Males are world under 358 genera in 30 leave hospital on the same day after peppers has metabolism-boost- help deliver enzymes to twice a day. reduce the part of Gangetic plain where smaller in size, wandering families. the completion of the ESG procedure,” ing properties. It helps increase the stomach, aiding It may soothe burning wildlife faces large scale and occasionally live in bur- However, in India these he added. The live workshop was the amount of heat your digestion. your stomach sensation. anthropogenic pressure, this row. spiders remain poorly docu- conducted by HCMCT Manipal hos- body produces, making and improve And last new discovery is highly sig- The species was named as mented with reporting of pitals, one of the largest hospital you burn more calories digestion. but not the nificant for science as many Idiopsmedina, taken from the only 112 species under 32 chains in the country. The workshop per day. It also helps in Two, water- least, try species going to be extinct type locality belonging to genera in 9 families.With this gave an overview of several important relieving pain, managing melon juice will drinking apple before they come into our undivided Paschim discovery the species under dimensions of Endoscopic Sleeves weight, easing itching, work just as fine. It is cider vinegar. Take a knowledge. Medinipur. The new species the genus Idiops goes to 99 in Gastroplasty. reducing inflammation, known to counter acidity. tablespoon of apple cider The new species comes is published by journal Serket the world and 17 in India. Dr “ESG surgeries are proving very treating colds and con- Three, a glass of butter- vinegar with a glass of under family Idiopidae repre- and got the place in the World Pratihar added West Bengal effective for those who wish to lose gestion and protecting milk after a spicy meal water every morning on an senting front-eyed trapdoors. Spider Catalog maintained has a perfect habitat for weight. It is a hormonal surgery the nervous system. helps reduce the uneasiness empty stomach. It helps in Females live in tubular bur- by Natural History Museum ancient mygalomorph spi- which includes a variety of procedures It is full of beta as buttermilk contains lac- neutralising the acid in the rows with their walls lined by Bern. At present, total 3111 ders, which needs to be to perform on people who are suffer- carotene and anti-oxidants that tic acid that normalises stomach. silk and having a cork-shape species of mygalomorph spi- explored meticulously. ing from obesity,” said Dr Wadhawan. !"#$%#%# << We were able to meet this criterion set by the NEP. This will certainly bring a change of mindset as students would be given the freedom to explore indepen- dently. The idea of “why?” was stressed upon. In the classroom, students were given more liberty to question and not just memorise things written in a book 1 2 $$& or taught by teachers without really understanding. The scientists, educators 256 and teachers collaborated from different parts of the world and the outcome was ( "#*"" + an amalgamation of ideas and thoughts /0 to think critically and solve environment- 7- & related problems. The event will add value in my teaching as I will allow my class to 5& collaborate with local and global students H11B- through all digital means to solve prob- lems with deeper understanding of con- +" & cepts though discussions and construc- # % tive criticisms. 7 The most important takeaway from # =7 - this camp was certainly the e-visit to the L/0 & nuclear facilities — Nuvia India (Mathura road), Tarapore (Mumbai) and ITER (France), where students could delve deeper to understand what we teach in class about nuclear fission and fusion. - How was your experience of getting an insight into the area of nuclear energy + and environment from researched sci- entists? % Ayan: This session gave me the -+ " opportunity to interact with reputed " scientists. It gave me a deeper insight into the world of nuclear energy and changed " my perception about our environment. It also encouraged me to pursue my - o you know about the immense dream of becoming a nuclear physicist. M energy that is released from a Dcollapsing star? Have you ever How do you think this can help you " explored what is an atom? Do you know shape your knowledge in a nuanced " way? about the foundation of nuclear energy? M Ayan: What can be an alternative source of ener- These sessions gave me a gy for mankind? These are a few of the broader perspective about nuclear ener- &M many questions that can keep the students # # %% %" & gy and its benefits. I had no idea that - hooked to the multi-faceted world of nuclear medicine is a separate branch nuclear energy and discover a myriad of & 9 # & altogether, which is a specialised area of possibilities. Well, spark a reaction in your radiology. Its application ranges from O( 5 4 2& classroom with nuclear science and start & & medicine to power generation, industri- 12 1$2 8 small by exploring its basics. Then, go big al use and forensic sciences to space and learn about the nuances of energy, its -#(5# #( ( " exploration. It also helped me understand 6 2& processes and application in various the limitations of this form of energy, the 2$ areas. working, the benefits and the risks of Shiv Nadar School, Noida, organised Atomic Research Centre. ple here. All the young students are taught nuclear power plants. These sessions also 2$2 $ 2& a first-of-its-kind Energy Boot Camp as Excerpts of our conversation with Dr moral and civic education in schools. If talked about possible ways of mitigating & 16 & a part of its STEAM (Science, Technology, Nitendra, Vinita Sharat, STEAM we question why, the reason is simple — climate change by using an energy mix 9 ) Engineering, Art, and Math) programme. Coordinator, Shiv Nadar School, and Kids are rational and look for logical between different renewable sources (for It was organised virtually in association Ayan Gupta, class 10 student: answers for everything. They retain it for instance: solar, wind, nuclear and sea 81 2 6 & &&: with Indian Youth Nuclear Society their lifetime. All this is basically required wave) to generate power in future when 2 2 $ 2 12 (IYNS), from November 6 to 8. During How was your experience of helping to create a civilised society. Similarly, we the fossil fuel has completely phased out. the session, students from grade 6 to 12 students understand the dynamics of want to instill the scientific temperament & & got a chance to make an e-visit to a nuclear energy in the world? in the young minds to take logical deci- What were your major takeaways $ & 2? 52$ 22 nuclear irradiation facility at Nuvia India, Dr Nitendra: Nuclear energy as a sions in all aspects of their lives. This will from the session? Ayan: & 6$ ITER, France and ITER India. They inter- whole is a very long term affair in terms directly help them create a better and We had 15 teams of three mem- acted with the scientists on contemporary of design, construction, operation of the bright future. This is a much needed bers each with a scientist and a teacher- 81 8 : 22 & concerns of pollution, sustainability, cli- plant and then its de-commissioning. It’s change at this stage and I am proud to be mentor for their guidance. Each team con- &12 4 1& $ mate change and energy. a matter of accountability and responsi- a part of such an innovative perspective. ducted a video survey, in which people Nuclear scientists and physicists bility unlike other power sources. This is were questioned about nuclear energy and 56 2 &24 from International Youth Nuclear Society, mainly to address the associated per- sort of thinking and imagination in Could you give us an insight into your a small video was put together where most 224 2 & 2& French Alternative Energies and Atomic ceived risks involved and to take care of their young minds. It was an exception- teachings? of the people had a negative impression Energy Commission, France (CEA) and the radioactive waste. Safety is one of the al experience for all Indian Youth Nuclear Vinita: Energy and sustainability is about it. $9 & 1 Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, most important thing in nuclear indus- Society (IYNS) team members and sci- an interdisciplinary topic and is a part of For instance, nuclear disasters like 1 4 219P Mumbai, helped the students understand try and is practised at each level. This level entists across the globe. We all would con- the school curriculum from grade five to Chernobyl (1986) and Fukushima Daiichi L,1 61 the dynamics of nuclear energy in the of responsible and logical sense needs to tinue to answer their questions through 12. A month-long Energy Boot Camp has (2011) were the two events, which people world. Some of the participating scien- be understood by each one of us. That is various means and several IYNS plat- given a teaching pedagogy where teach- recalled the most while talking about tists were: Dr Nitendra Singh, Founder why ‘the students’ or ‘Generation Z’ or forms so as to keep that logical thinking ers gave students the freedom to learn by nuclear developments. There was very lit- ( # and President of Indian Youth Nuclear ‘the future decision makers’ should be alive and sustained. using their critical reasoning ability. tle awareness about the benefits of nuclear * Society (IYNS), Dr Arvind Kumar, CSIR- taught well about this beneficial technol- This gave students a learning experience energy and the safety protocols of nuclear # National Aerospace Laboratories, ogy and its applications. A logical think- Do you think a deep understanding beyond books and allowed them to wit- reactors. There were also many who con- Bangalore, Nikhilesh Iyer, ing needs to be inculcated in all those of such topics among the students can ness science in the real laboratory. The sider it to be a possible solution for a com- M Hydrometallurgy Section, Materials young minds. While interacting with kids lead towards a better future? National Education Policy (NEP) has plex problem like Global Warming. Processing Division, Bhabha Atomic during various events like experimental Dr Nitendra: Deep understanding of given some guidelines under ‘Optimal During our projects, I learnt a lot Research Centre, Dr Mohit Sharma, demonstration by the scientists, one-to- the problem or any concern is very much Learning Environments and Support for about radiations and Gamma Ray Surgery , & Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia, Sunaina one discussions with scientist and stu- required before we begin to address or Students’, ‘Towards a More Holistic and and its benefits over conventional, inva- Kundra, Indian Youth Nuclear Society, dents, inter-school competition and answer that. This gives us the long term, Multi-disciplinary Education’ sive brain surgeries. My experience dur- /?C2- Samyak Munot, IT Manager, Indian many other chances of seeing them in the stable and sustainable solution of any ‘Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools’ ing this boot camp was very enriching. L Youth Nuclear Society, Vaishnavi Tiwari, Energy Boot Camp 2020, I found that practical problem. I don’t think there’s ‘Learning Should be Holistic, 11 I learnt that conducting deep research is Editor-in-Chief, Indian Youth Nuclear they are amazing and inquisitive enough anything better than helping students log- Integrated, Enjoyable and Engaging’, more insightful than conventional mode , M Society, Dr Joyeeta Sinha, Plasma to question us, question the current issues ically understand the concerns of the pre- ‘Online and Digital Education: Ensuring of rote learning. It has been an exciting Physicist, ITER Organisation, France and keen to seek the logical solution. It sent world and choose the possible solu- Equitable Use of Technology’ and most journey and I look forward to more of " and Ganesh V, Scientific Officer, Bhabha is important for all of us to nurture this tions wisely. I would like to give an exam- importantly, ‘Project-based Learning.’ these events. M -+ % & " % Bhumi wishes Bollywood with saplings &M - 9& 1!-- - %+1 ctor Bhumi Pednekar has about species getting extinct, ( &L+ Ataken up climate conser- wildfires raging across the " ! vation as a cause to raise globe, ice caps melting, - been kind. I plan to spend it awareness among fellow weather changes — all of " " in Dharamshala with our cast Indians. Bhumi has this is leading to large scale and crew. I think we will be launched an online and ecological imbalances in = -M able to have a basic get- offline initiative — nature. ? " together because we are in a Climate Warrior, through Humans are a superior " " " bubble while we are shooting. which she is mobilising cit- race but that means we OP& 52 R It will be a day off, allowing izens to contribute towards should be responsible and use !22 C62P everybody to connect with protecting the environment. This our skills to protect and preserve all ! their families back home and Diwali, she has come up with an idea other species.” ( * #!& take it easy and just be happy to spark a conversation on the need She adds, “The 9A ctor Arjun Kapoor and pray for an amazing start for conservation of nature. She is gift- power is with us. Areveals that he will not be to the new year.” ing saplings to her industry friends We need to pre- A0 able to spend Diwali with his Ask him what his wish is and colleagues this festive season. serve our & family and close friends this for this Diwali and he says, The actor says, “The reason depleting nat- " year. He will be in “My wish for Diwali would be behind gifting saplings to my fami- ural resources - Dharamshala, where he is that the world gets back up on ly, friends and colleagues comes and forests to L O " currently shooting his next, a its feet and I think we are from a very simple thought of spread- make our horror-comedy, Bhoot Police, slowly attempting it. It’s a ing green joy on Diwali. I am a cli- planet green ," - % alongside Jacqueline long way to go but I do mate warrior and while I absolutely again. - Fernandez, Saif Ali Khan, believe that the last six love the spirit of Diwali, the festivi- Sustainable # and Yami Gautam. months have taught us that we ties and gifting our near and dear solutions/steps Arjun confirms, “I am not need to be patient and that ones, I thought this year I should start need to be taken.” going to meet my friends patience will pay off in the by changing the way I give gifts to - and family this Diwali and I future. Here’s hoping that by people.” = will be working but I feel next Diwali, we would be Bhumi adds, “I am gifting & blessed and lucky that I am back on our feet as a society saplings which are in earthen pots - getting to work this year after as well as as an industry. I with the packaging made from jute $ & all that we have seen. I think wish that we are able to enter- and 100 per cent biodegradable my friends and family would tain more people. They come materials. I hope we see more people % understand that the lesser we out to watch our films, the- gifting eco-friendly gifts and plants socialise and the more we atres are back properly and of during festivals.” - maintain distance, it will only course, with OTT, we can As her advocacy campaign &M allow us to maybe prevail continue to make great con- Climate Warrior completes its : " - against the Virus. It’s actual- tent to entertain people.” first year, Bhumi is also launch- ly beneficial for all. Even our He adds that he is going ing a new logo that will signify " festivities should teach us to miss Anshula, his sister, this the objective of the campaign % that we don’t need to be with Diwali. He says, “I usually going forward. Revealing what one another to celebrate. It’s spend Diwali with my friends her new logo signifies, Bhumi ; the more of the emotions or family and mostly with says, “We need to understand $ and the feeling which need Anshula. To begin with, we do that earth is for all living organ- celebration.” a puja at home on the festival. isms and we can’t be selfish to F;$G& He adds, “I am feeling This year, I guess, she will think that it’s just for humans and ; % grateful to be working, lucky have to do it on her own. I will our needs. There are billions of other to start a film in a time where join her over a Zoom call. I creatures and organisms thriving )((- it seemed impossible a couple guess at this point, the sibling who have an equal right to live here. of months ago. I guess this is love has to prevail digitally With each passing year, we hear a Diwali gift for me. God has rather than physically.” !"#$%#%# & < 50/ :.&.& <" - , Q , R $7( aged to hit an astounding 29 sixes while Kieron Pollard is a he unmatched legacy and bonafide legend with 190 plus hegemony created by the strike-rate. Tgalacticos of Mumbai If Kagiso Rabada (29 wick- Indians will be thoroughly ets) and Anrich Nortje (20 challenged by a young wickets) get rid of this lot, DC Mumbaikar Shreyas Iyer, who will have to deal with the will lead a passionate-but- Pandya brothers — the cool unpredictable Delhi Capitals in Krunal and the flamboyant a cracker of an Indian Premier Hardik — both of whom are League final here on Tuesday. imposing and capable of strik- After 52 days of the most ing muscular hits. closely-contested and widely- Shikhar Dhawan (603 watched edition played on alien runs), who has enjoyed his best land in the backdrop of the rag- IPL, will have to do something ing Covid-19 pandemic, the out of the ordinary to tackle the BCCI can pat itself for pulling yorkers from Jasprit Bumrah off a near flawless tournament and those vicious incoming that gave people a chance to deliveries from Trent Boult, withdraw from prime time which will tail in at the last negativity that dominated the moment. air space. In the three contests this And now, it’s the corona- season, Mumbai Indians have tion time with IPL’s most suc- blown away Capitals in one- cessful skipper Rohit Sharma sided affairs but all will come itching to win his fifth title to a naught if Iyer, a quintes- amid a stormy couple of weeks. sential Mumbaikar, can ensure On the other hand, the that his team are fourth time Capitals, a team that had flat- lucky. tered to deceive for a dozen edi- The second qualifier tions, will finally realise its showed that they have some- potential on the grand stage of what found their ideal combi- T20 cricket. nation with Marcus Stoinis’ all- There hasn’t been too round game (352 runs and 12 many editions where the two wickets) and ability to open the most deserving teams squared innings bringing in the off in a summit clash unlike this required balance. edition where Mumbai reached Shimron Hetmyer’s six- the finals winning 10 out of hitting prowess will also be their 15 games while Capitals, required considering that Iyer despite a slump, managed to tri- and Rishabh Pant haven’t umph in nine out of their 16 exactly fired for the better games. part of the tournament. There haven’t been too Another big factor for the many teams that have shown Capitals could be the flair and balance of Ravichandran Ashwin’s qual- Mumbai Indians, an envy for ity as a Powerplay operator. any opposition. A crafty Ashwin can Sample this scary piece of always alter the length and statistic and one can gauge the check how much of an impact might of Mumbai Indians. In his bowling would have on all, their players have hit 130 Rohit’s hamstring if he tries to sixes compared to Capitals’ 84. dance down the track. Quinton de Kock’s panache The sub-plots and little has a foil in Rohit Sharma’s style battles within are going to be although proving a point to all enticing. These include a and sundry about his ham- young captain Iyer trying to string injury would also be on show his wares, Ricky the Indian’s mind. Suryakumar Ponting stamping his cre- Yadav’s (60 boundaries and 10 dentials as an astute tacti- sixes) epic “I am there” gesture cian, and Suryakumar ensur- after a league game against RCB ing that chairman of selec- is now a part of the MI folklore tors Sunil Joshi eats a hum- and the elegant way of handling ble pie. fast bowlers has only expo- IPL final will grab all nentially increased his fan- eyeballs but possibly miss base. that man from Jharkhand Ishan Kishan, in his five who has been a regular fea- and half feet frame, has man- ture in the finals since 2017.