INDIAN 11 April, 2020 | Saturday | Volume No: 8| Issue No: 45 Pages: 8 CHRONICLE www.indianchronicle.com Published from : Ranga Reddy (Telangana State) 3 Telangana CM KCR convenes special cabinet Telangana Wakf board allocates meeting over coronavirus spread today Rs 2 crore for needy people Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has convened a special state cabinet meeting Telangana State Wakf Board Chairman Mohammad Saleem Joining its hand with the government to help the here at Pragathi Bhavan at 3 PM on Saturday. The Special cabinet meeting will discuss at length the situation needy during the lockdown, the Telangana state Wakf Board is allocating Rs 2 crore for providing essential commodi- arising out of the spread of coronavirus. The cabinet may also discuss the need to extend the lockdown imple- ties to the poor people. Mohammad Saleem, chairman of the Wakf board held an emergency meeting at the board mented to curtail the spread of the virus, state's economic situation, the future course of action, assistance given office on Thursday and proposed allocation of Rs 2 crore to provide relief material. The board members agreed to the proposal and the commodities will be distributed to the needy people in the view of lockdown. The board chairman to the poor in the state and others who have migrated into the state, procurement of the agriculture produce said that their aim is to reach out to the needy persons and offer them the necessary items. Several middle-class including paddy and corn, the loss incurred due to the hail storm and other issues.“4/10/2020 Telangana CM families are also in distress and will be also given the material. However, the distribution process will begin a?er KCR convenes special cabinet meeting over coronavirus spread tomorrow storm and other issues. finalizing the tenders and packing the commodities. Covid-19: Telugu states differ Telangana HC lauds state govt for on continuation of lockdown effective Covid-19 measures INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 There is difference of The Telangana High opinion between the two Court on Thursday lauded Telugu states on continua- the steps taken by the state tion of lockdown beyond government in tackling April 14. Covid-19, such as helping Chief Ministers K. the poor during the Chandrasekhar Rao of lockdown, protecting doc- Telangana state and Y.S. tors and announcing incen- Jagan Mohan Reddy of tives for frontline workers. Andhra Pradesh had con- veyed their respective opin- ions to Prime Minister Dealing with five PILs Narendra Modi during on Thursday, the division Wednesday’s video confer- bench comprising Chief ence with CMs of various Justice Raghavendra Singh states. Chauhan and Justice T. Amarnath Goud, observed: Rao is firm on a com- “The Telangana government plete lockdown for two Advocate-General B.S. is doing its best to curb the During the previous with N-95 masks, Justice weeks from April 14. The tained that for the conve- In support of his stand, ment earns Rs 165 crore as Prasad informed the bench further spread of Covid-19 hearing, the court had asked Chauhan observed, “The CMs of certain other states nience of people, the the YSRC MP pointed out revenue per day. After the that the government had or- cases… they are trying their for a report from the govern- Telangana state govern- too expressed a similar lockdown should be lifted that due to lockdown; all lockdown, the state has not dered a sufficient number of level best to ensure that ment on the steps initiated ment is not sitting with its opinion during their interac- from those areas where states in the country are los- been getting even a single N-95 masks. He said every coronavirus does not to curb the epidemic. hands folded; rather it is tion with the Prime Minister. coronavirus cases have not ing huge revenues. Com- rupee. Though the Centre returnee from the event at released around Rs 3,000 spread further.” On Thursday, after it fighting the Covid-19 men- the Markaz mosque in But Mr Reddy wants been registered. The MP pared to other states, the crore for three weeks, the The High Court had went through the interim re- ace 24 hours a day. There is Nizamuddin, Delhi, had continuation of lockdown maintained that lockdown situation in Andhra Pradesh Jagan government had to converted letters addressed port submitted by the state a huge gap between de- been traced as well as a only in areas where the should continue only in the is acute as at the time of bi- borrow Rs 1,000 crore from to it by various advocates government explaining the mand and supply of N-95 major portion of their con- threat of coronavirus is con- coronavirus hotspots. furcation itself it had inher- the Reserve Bank of India into PILs. These letters had steps initiated by it, the masks and other equipment tacts, and they have been tinuing. TRS Parliamentary ited a financial crisis. It will not only in Telangana state thus be very difficult for the two days ago. highlighted issues such as bench opined that the gov- quarantined. In a video conference Party leader K. Keshava but in the entire world. On state to manage if it contin- Meanwhile, APSRTC the sufferings of migrant ernment was on the right The bench inquired held by Mr Modi with lead- Rao reiterated Mr this issue, one cannot blame ues to lose further revenues. has started advance reser- labour, attacks on doctors, track to curtail the disease. about the situation of mi- ers of various parties in Par- Chandrasekhar Rao’s opin- the Telangana state govern- vations for travel after April complaints that the para- The court asked the petition- grant labour and supply of liament, YSRC MP Vijayasai ion that the lockdown should In normal conditions, ment.” 14 in anticipation that lock- medical staff was not being ers to report to officials if food and medicines to them Reddy, a close associate of continue for another two Andhra Pradesh govern- out could be lifted. provided personal protection they noticed any flaws in the Every country in the and directed the govern- the chief minister, main- weeks. equipment (PPE) and pri- government’s approach. world is trying to find a way ment to submit a more ex- vate hospitals being permit- When an advocate out of this situation, the Chief tensive report with all facts ted to levy a fee for the asked for all doctors and Justice said. and figures. The hearing Two more Covid-19 deaths in Covid-19 test. medical staff to be provided was adjourned to April 15. Andhra Pradesh take total to 6 Owaisi praises CM KCR for helping migrant Vijayawada/Kadapa: Two more Covid-19 deaths, workers during lockdown one each in Guntur and INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU Only then the lockdown will Anantapur districts, took the HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 become successful,” he toll in Andhra Pradesh to six said. on Thursday. All India Majlis e- Ittehadul Muslimeen chief He said there is huge The victim from Guntur, Asaduddin Owaisi appreci- quantity of grains stocked in aged 45, and the Anantapur ated Chief Minister K the godowns of the Food victim, a 70-year-old man, Chandrashekhar Rao for Corporation of India. “Imme- died on April 7 and their taking a bold step in helping diately the government samples returned positive out the migrants workers should release it for the poor on Thursday. staying the State by provid- people. Otherwise these Andhra Pradesh also ing them ration and Rs. 500 people will die due to hun- registered 15 fresh positive cash. ger,” he said. cases — 11 from Prakasam, “Poor people across Owaisi said the Prime two from Guntur and one the country are facing prob- Minister should have called each from East Godavari lems due to the unplanned all the party leaders for a and Kadapa districts — tak- lockdown. The decision was meeting two days ago. “If the ing the total to 363. taken by the Prime Minister PM had called us for the TV operator and used to go infecting the streets. Health meeting we would have ap- One Covid-19 positive been sent to quarantine for Narendra Modi without tak- to the houses of subscribers personnel including auxil- prised him of the problems patient was discharged af- observation and medical ing any suggestions from the in Ramireddypeta, iary nurses midwives being faced by the common ter he recovered in Chittoor treatment. political parties. Several mi- assistance to the migrant immediately deposit Rs. district. He is the tenth pa- Arundelpet and Palnadu (ANMs) and Asha workers grants are left hungry and workers in the State,” he said 5,000 each in the bank ac- man on the streets. He In Kadapa, an old tient to be discharged in the Road to collect the monthly took up a door-to-door sur- they fear they may die with- while addressing public counts of the poor people. avoided parties with less woman hailing from state. fee. vey. out food. I appreciate the over social media platforms than five MPs and it is wrong Mydukur was found to be “There are around 85 Following his death, all DSP Veera Reddy move of Telangana Chief on occasion of Shab-e- on his part to do when coun- Kurnool had the most Covid-19 positive. She was lakh beneficiaries of the these localities were de- said that more than 15 fami- Minister who immediately Baraat. try is facing such crisis,” he positives at 75, followed by the mother of the first posi- PDS in Telangana alone clared red zones and mu- lies who were the first con- understood the magnitude of said. Guntur 51, Nellore 48, tive case reported from Asaduddin said if the and the PM should deposit nicipal workers began dis- tacts of the deceased have the problem and provided Owaisi asked people Prakasam 38, Krishna 35, Pulivendula. Prime Minister wants to ex- Rs. 5,000 in each account. Kadapa 29, West Godavari tend the lockdown he should across the country to adhere 22, Chittoor and to the orders of the adminis- Visakhapatnam 20 each, tration. Anantapur 13 and East Tight curbs kick in as 101 hot Godavari 12. India records 6412 COVID-19 cases and 199 The fatality in Anantapur district was a 70- spots are declared in Telangana year-old man from INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU 15, or those who came into The last clause in the fatalities; global death toll exceeds 95,000 Manurevu village. He had operation there: no one will be allowed to enter or exit. contact from such a persson. minister’s statement is cru- visited the government hos- HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 cial, and dependent on how NEW DELHI: India on ported the most coronavirus 169. According to the pital on April 6. Based on his On Wednesday 14 Rajendar said some of Friday morning recorded ministry's data updated in One more person died the Delhi returnees or their successfully the authorities deaths at 97, followed by symptoms, his samples of Covid-19 in Telangana on containment zones were implement their contain- 6412 COVID-19 cases and Gujarat at 17, Madhya the morning, the highest were collected for testing on declared in the state capital, contacts will begin to be dis- 199 fatalities, according to number of confirmed cases Thursday, taking the toll in charged in the next few days ment policy in the hot spots Pradesh 16 and Delhi 12. April 7 but he died the same the state to 12. On the posi- Hyderabad. they have declared. the latest data provided by Punjab and Tamil Nadu in the country are from day. His reports received on if they test negative at the the Health and Family Wel- Maharashtra at 1,364, fol- tive side, the state registered However, health minis- end of their quarantine pe- Some 14 contnainment have reported eight fatalities April 8 declared him to be the lowest number of fresh ter Etala Rajendar contin- fare Ministry while the glo- each while Telangana has lowed by Tamil Nadu at 834 Covid-19 positive. riod. zones were declared in the bal death toll due to novel and Delhi with 720 cases. cases in a week, with 18 new ued to stress the positive Greater Hyderabad Munici- reported seven deaths. The Covid-19 victim cases taking the total to 471. parts of a grim story: he said Thosoe results were coronavirus exceeded The cases have gone expected late Thursday pal Corporation limits. 95,000. According to the West Bengal and from Guntur district was aged the dip in new These, the minister said, are Karnataka have registered up to 463 in Rajasthan, 45 years and a resident of positive cases is night or Friday morning. The Union Health Ministry, the while they have risen to 442 negative cases will be dis- small pockets where Covid- number of active COVID-19 five deaths each. Andhra Narasaraopeta. A tubercu- an indication the 19 cases have been found. Pradesh, Jammu and Kash- in Telangana, Uttar Pradesh losis patient, he was admit- epidemic is now charged. That number is ex- cases is 5,709 and as many has 410 cases so far, fol- pected to be 60-70 patients, The authorities’ goal is to as 503 people have been mir and Uttar Pradesh have ted in the Government Fe- beginning to stop the disease from reported four deaths each lowed by Kerala at 357 ver Hospital in Guntur in a ebb. Rajendar said. cured and discharged and cases. Andhra Pradesh has spreading outwards from one had migrated. while Haryana and critical condition on April 7 A total of Again on the opitimistic these pockets. Rajasthan have recorded reported 348 coronavirus at 12.15 pm. He was pro- side, the quarantine period The Ministry said at cases.Novel coronavirus 414 patients are Accordingly, the police three deaths each. Two nounced dead at 2.15 pm. currently being of all those who returned least 30 new deaths have deaths have been reported cases have risen to 259 in His swabs were taken for from Covid-19 countries will heavily barricaded the con- been reported since Thurs- Madhya Pradesh, 241 in treated at the tainment zones declared in from Kerala. Bihar, Himachal testing and he was found to Gandhi and King have ended on Thursday. day evening. Twenty-five Pradesh, Odisha and Gujarat, 181 in Karnataka be Covid-19 positive. Hyderabad: Moula Ali, deaths were reported from and 169 in Haryana. Jammu But things are decid- Koti government hospitals in “From now on we hope Pahadi Sharief, Panjagutta, Jharkhand reported one fa- He is the first to die due edly more serious now with Hyderabad. No less than we can keep discharging Maharashtra, three from tality each, according to the and Kashmir has 158 cases, Balapur, Malakpet Race Delhi and one each from West Bengal has 116 and to Covid-19 in Guntur dis- the government designating 388 of them are either cured patients and that the Course Road, Khairtabad health ministry data.The trict. The man, a resident of 101 locations across the people who took part in a state will be free of Covid- Gujarat and Jharkhand. One 6,412 figure includes 71 for- Punjab has 101 positive pa- Bada Ganesh area, death was reported from tients so far. Odisha has re- Varavakatta in state as Covid-19 hotspots. three-day religious congre- 19 cases by April 22 or 23, Chintalbasti, Ramgopalpet, eign nationals. The death toll Narasaraopet, was a cable This means that a strict con- gation in the Nizamuddin provided no new cases crop Assam on Friday morning. on Thursday evening was ported 44 coronavirus Hasmathpet, Jagadgirigutta cases. tainment policy will be in area of Delhi from March 13- up,” said minister Rajendar. and Mallepally. Maharashtra has re- 2 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2020 Indian Chronicle Youngster walking to TN from 200 blood units English Daily Nagpur dies in Hyderabad fetched for INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU they were stopped at a check-post by the police in HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 Secunderabad. Thalassemic kids A 22-year-old-man from Tamil Nadu who, along with “The police made all of them get down from the ve- Focus on hotspots hicle for violating the lockdown and night curfew. When INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU THE nationwide lockdown is turning out to be a a group of youngsters, were walking to their native place from Nagpur, suddenly collapsed and died at the constables were taking down their details Lokesh com- HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 labyrinth of sorts for the Centre and the states — easier plained of chest pain and collapsed on the road. Our per- Secunderabad in the wee hours of Thursday. Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engi- to enter than to exit. The move, aimed at preventing sonnel called in a ‘108’ ambulance to the spot. He died on neering (MCEME) Secunderabad has undertaken a blood community transmission of Covid-19, has proved ef- According to the police, Lokesh (22) a native of the spot,” the Marredpally police said. fective to some extent, but it has also caused large- Pallipalayam, Namakkal in Tamil Nadu was pursuing a donation camp, on the request of Red Cross Society to Following the incident, Lokesh’s friends reached out sustain Thalassemia affected children. Approximately 200 scale economic disruption. Job losses are rising course in agriculture at a college in Nagpur in Maharashtra. to the district administration to arrange to shift the body to blood units were collected by all ranks of MCEME to help sharply, aggravating poverty and hunger. Millions of Following the lockdown, Lokesh, along with some of his friends started on foot to his native place four days ago. En his native place. According to reports, the GHMC authori- the cause. The blood donation camp commenced on March jobless people have no clue where their next meal is route they boarded a truck to travel some distance when ties have made arrangements to shift the body to Namakkal. 30 is planned to be continued for the next 10 days. The coming from. India’s GDP forecasts are getting gloomier volunteers are screened on a daily basis in the medical by the day. According to one worst-case scenario, the inspection room of MCEME before they are deemed fit for growth rate might dip to a multi-decade low of 1.6 per the blood donation and again checked post blood dona- cent in the ongoing financial year. Under the trying SCR introduces ’round trip’ tion, according to a press release. circumstances, the course of action has to be carefully calibrated so that the economy gets a chance to pick up the pieces. in freight trains Intermediate student Over 80 per cent of the confirmed cases in India Breathalyser test, which is mandatory for all the INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU have been reported from barely 60 of the 700-odd dis- locopilots before commencement of duty, is now being tricts. The focus has to be on these hotspots, where a attempts self immolation in HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 exempted. Instead, a self declaration is being taken by targeted approach in the form of cluster containment South Central Railway (SCR) has taken up slew of each loco pilot before signing in duty. can improve the situation. Grading of high-incidence measures to contain the spread of pandemic including Entry of personal details by the loco pilots at crew areas should be done to explore the possibility of eas- suspension of bio-metric verification system, introduction booking lobby in computer kiosk is dispensed for the time Rangareddy ing restrictions in some cases, subject to regular moni- of thermal scanners at all the crew booking points. being and is being done by the nominated employee di- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU toring. The places largely or totally unaffected by the Some of the divisions over the zone are supplying a rectly into the computer. virus should get much-needed relaxations without de- kit which contains a ‘Dettol’ soap, 200 ml hand sanitizer, Meanwhile, to ensure hassle-free running of freight HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 lay. The success of the Bhilwara model, under which triple layer mask, one set of hand gloves and tissue papers and parcel services and curtail the time spent by loco pi- A 16-year-old intermediate first-year student Vamshi the town and its surrounding villages were hermeti- to the running staff at crew booking lobby while reporting lots and guards, South Central Railway (SCR) has come Goud allegedly attempted suicide by setting himself ablaze cally sealed soon after about 30 persons tested posi- to duty. Plans are on anvil to extend the same to other up with innovative concept of ‘Round trips’ in operation of at his house at Devuni Yerravally village of Chevella in tive last month, has caught the Centre’s eye, paving divisions also. around 180 freight trains across the zone. Rangareddy district on Wednesday. the way for its replication across the country. Still, a On hearing his screams, Goud’s family members one-size-fits-all strategy is not advisable. Various states rushed to his rescue and shifted him to the Osmania Gen- need to fine-tune their exit plans in a pragmatic man- Telangana govt will look into MSME eral hospital. ner. It’s hard to fathom why Goa — a domestic and The condition of Goud, who suffered 75 per cent international hub of tourism — has sought extension of burns, is said to be critical. The police said efforts were on the lockdown till April 30, even though the state has issues, says Jayesh Ranjan to know the reasons behind the incident. recorded less than 10 cases so far. The suspension of road, rail and air transport ser- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU Hyderabad zoo inmates get vices has brought inter-city and inter-state movement HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 to a grinding halt. Gradual resumption of this lifeline holds the key to reviving economic activity. Saving lives CII Telangana organised an virtual session with Jayesh Ranjan, Industries Principal Secretary, to provide should go hand in hand with saving livelihoods. special care amid a platform to industry members to put forward their issues faced in Telangana due to the lockdown in the wake of Covid-19. COVID-19 pandemic Members discussed on issues faced by the MSMEs, challenges with regards to transport bottleneck for essen- Hyderabad: One of biggest zoo parks in the country Five Hyderabad companies tial services and labour issues. Jayesh assured to look with over 1,600 specimen, Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological into these issues and a relief package for the MSMEs would Park has taken up prophylactic care to protect its inmates be announced soon. in the wake of COVID-19. make it to Forbes 30 under With regards to the relief and rehabilitation initiatives In the last one week, a group of 12 veterinary doctors undertaken by CII Telangana members, TCS Hyderabad have been keeping a close watch on animals round the donated 5000 masks to the DGP office. They have earlier clock to ensure each inmate was safe and healthy amid donated 16,000 masks to Gandhi Hospital, Cyberabad, spread of Coronavirus pandemic across the globe. 30 Asia Rachakonda and Hyderabad city police. To ensure sanitation in the zoo that sprawls over 380 Young Indians Hyderabad chapter of CII distributed 5,500 acres, authorities are disinfecting the environs and also Natco Trust donated 5,000 masks and 2000 sanitisers food packets in Hyderabad with support of Telangana Po- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU the wet moats with bleaching powder at regular intervals. and gloves to five panchayats of Kothur and Nandigam lice. ITC Ltd.-PSPD distributed 1,000 food packets to mi- HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 Enclosures are being cleaned with bleaching powder and mandals in Rangareddy. To support the migrant workers, grant workers in Bhadrachalam. Five Hyderabad companies and their founders have lime power to provide a more sanitised atmosphere to made it to Forbes ’30 Under 30 Asia’ for the year 2020, out animals. of the 69 from India and 300 from across Asia. Lockdown hurting small time According to zoo officials, just like workplaces which Forbes has listed 300 young entrepreneurs and change-makers from across Asia who are equipped to adapt to whatever the future may hold. Selected from 3,500 nominations, these individuals are set to disrupt industries farmers: Kisan Congress and tackle major global issues. The Hyderabad companies that made a cut to the list INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU Anvesh Reddy in a separate note appreciated the include Marut Dronetech, UrbanKisaan, Skyroot Aerospace, HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 Telangana government initiative to purchase agricultural ThickShake Factory, AdOnMo. Telangana IT & Industries : Urging the state government to issue Identity Cards produce from the villages but he demanded that the state Minister KT Rama Rao congratulated them for their suc- for farmers so that they can move their produce to the mar- government must also include Sun flower and Chick pea cess. ket during lockdown, All India Kisan Congress Vice Presi- into the list of MSP, like paddy and Corn. Marut Dronetech — Bringing disruption through dent M Kodanda Reddy said that the nationwide lock down “The situation of farmers who grew turmeric and Mirch drones has hurt the small and marginal farmers very badly. this year is also in dire straits as the farmers have a stock of Prem Kumar Vislawath (29), Suraj Peddi (28) and Sai In a statement here on Thursday, Kodanda Reddy over 50 to 60 percent. The Chief Mister has already as- Kumar Chinthala (28) co-founded Marut Drones, India’s said that farmers are forced to leave their produce in the sured turmeric farmers that he would see that Turmeric is have either remained close or reduced business and first drone technology used to eradicate mosquito larvae fields as they were unable to transport the vegetables and purchased by Markfed, Kisan Congress requests the Chief people maintaining social distancing, animals too need and water hyacinths in lakes. The company uses AI to fruits to the market yards. “Let the police be instructed to Minister to intervene,” Anvesh Reddy. some level of care even though the zoo was closed for predict mosquito density and larvae count, creates mos- allow farmers on the roads or the farmers should be per- He also said that farmers have no storage for a per- visitors. quito maps by location, offers real-time reports to identify mitted to sell the agricultural produce in the street mar- ishable vegetable like Mirch and the government should Zoo veterinarian and deputy director, MA Hakeem high- and low-risk areas using predictive analytics for dis- kets,” he said. react fast to purchase the stock. He also said that the gov- said they have intensified sanitation in the zoo so that no eases. It can cover 6.7 hectares in less than a day, and the Chairman Telangana Kisan Congress Sunketa ernment must publish a list of available space in all gov- animal gets infected by any disease. “As a precautionary company has already covered more than 4,230 hectares ernment godowns so that the farmers can store their pro- measure, we are giving antibiotics to animals which are of lakes in Hyderabad. Company CEO Prem Kumar duce there till the lockdown is lifted. not keeping well and helping them regain their energy,” Vislawath said, “We are excited and humbled to have re- he said. ceived this honour. What started as a means to find a solu- The diet has been enhanced to all inmates since the tion for a problem in our backyards is now solving social Telangana releases Rs.181.5 Cr for sanitation temporary closure of zoo, Hakeem said, adding that the problems.” quantity of beef, liver, chicken and other meat has been UrbanKisaan — Creating a green revolution increased as part of special diet . measures in HMDA limits In addition, the zoo authorities are either dumping or In 2017, Vihari Kanukollu (26) co-founded burning the left over feed at end of the day while the or- UrbanKisaan, which builds indoor vertical farms to grow INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU ganic food being produced in their own lands is helping pesticide-free produce that is sold on subscription and walk- HYDERABAD, APRIL 10 animals in availing healthy diet. in basis. The State Government has released funds to the tune This care comes after the precautionary measures taken up to prevent summer stress and protect them from The plants are grown in a vertical hydroponic envi- of Rs.181.50 crore under the Land Regularisation Scheme heat and ensure health care. As part of this, sprinklers, ronment without soil and with the use of mineral nutrient (LRS) to the five districts under the Hyderabad Metropoli- solutions in water. With the use of 95 per cent less water, tan Development Authority (HMDA) limits and has directed small rain guns, foggers and air coolers were installed at animal enclosures. the crop yield is 30 times more as compared to traditional district authorities to intensify sanitation measures. farming. It has revenues of $1 million and has raised Meanwhile, R Shoba, Principal Chief Conservator of There are 36 municipalities and corporations in the $5,50,000. Forests, visited the zoo to review the situation and precau- five districts, including Ranga Reddy, Medchal, Vihari Kanukollu told ‘Telangana Today’, “It has been Sangareddy, Yadadri and Medak. tionary measures taken up during the coronavirus my childhood dream to be on Forbes. As a startup, we hear lockdown period. a lot of ‘Nos’, but this kind of recognition will push me Municipal Administration and Urban Development towards the goal of making our planet sustainable. We Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar convened a meeting with give an upgrade to farming and disrupt the agriculture sec- authorities of the five districts and issued instructions not to Further instructions were issued to the authorities to pro- Rachakonda Police prepare tor. We have 15 farms in Hyderabad, and we also create compromise with sanitation maintenance in view of the vide gloves, masks and other equipment to sanitary work- tie-up with farmers so that their productivity and income coronavirus threat. ers. increases. Even though our farms are of 3,000 sq ft space, The funds were released to the municipalities in the Municipal officials were also directed to ensure sani- database of good Samaritans they give produce equivalent to the produce from two five districts following directions from Chief Minister K. tation at all Annapurna Centres in respective districts. They acres.” Chandrashekhar Rao. were directed to ensure that social distancing was being Hyderabad: In a unique initiative, the Rachakonda Pawan Kumar Chandana (29) leads Skyroot Aero- Arvind Kumar directed the authorities to focus on those maintained at ‘kirana’ stores, fuel stations, vegetable mar- Police are creating a database of good Samaritans includ- space that builds space rockets, a first for a privately held who returned from abroad and to track their health status. kets and other locations. ing philanthropists and volunteers who are reaching out to company in India. The company plans to launch its first them and offering to extend a helping hand to the under- rocket in 2021 to put commercial satellites into space. privileged and migrant workers. Pawan Kumar, who worked as a systems engineer in the Bharat Scouts & Guides School Following instructions from Rachakonda Police Com- ISRO, co-founded Skyroot with former ISRO colleagues missioner Mahesh M Bhagwat, the Information Technol- and is the company’s CEO. The firm has raised $6 million. ogy Cell in coordination with the local Law and Order po- Pawan Kumar said: “This recognition will motivate us makes best use of lockdown lice have rolled out an online platform on which the details to further excel in what we are doing. We are developing of the good Samaritans will be saved.So far, 84 volunteers rockets that will put commercial satellites into space, which have enrolled with the Rachakonda Police and officials Hyderabad: To ensure that students continue with missioner and former MP K Kavitha took to social media to is a multi-billion opportunity. In the next 12-18 months, we have saved their details, including their contact number their studies and make best use of their time during the share the novel initiative by the Bharat Scouts and Guides. will be testing our sub-systems. Once this is done, by the and address.“Several people are coming forward offering lockdown, the Bharat Scouts and Guides Model School in She explained that the initiative was necessitated as stu- end of 2021, we expect the commercial launch of the rock- a helping hand to us during these testing times. We have Domalguda commenced online classes for its students. dents were unable to attend school due to lockdown. ets. Half of our work happens in Telangana and the other welcomed all those who are willing to help their fellow Students are also given assignments which they can do “Glad to have started online classes at The Bharat in Maharashtra.” Currently, the company is getting the pro- citizens,” said Bhagwat. All the volunteers will be guided to from the comforts of their home. Scouts and Guides School. Applauding the students, par- duction done at our vendor sites and will soon have an the Law and Order police stations concerned as per the ents and teachers of the school for making the effort in this assembly facility near Hyderabad. Bharat Scouts and Guides Telangana State chief com- requirement at various areas to reach out to the needy. difficult time,” she tweeted. SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 3 COVID-19: Over 400 more Lockdown to cost Indian economy $4.64 bn every day: Acuite Ratings test positive in India New Delhi: GNS News Agency, April 10 The unprecedented nationwide lockdown that shut New Delhi: Pitching for the country due to “massive Bhalla said those vio- businesses, suspended flights and stopped all modes of efforts on a war footing to efforts” to check the out- lating these laws can be pun- In Delhi, Chief Minister transport will cost the Indian economy almost $4.64 billion identify and isolate COVID- break, the Centre has writ- ished with jail term of up to Arvind Kejriwal said there every day and the entire 21-day lockdown will result in a 19 hotspots, Prime Minister ten to all states and union two years and fine. are 208 COVID-19 patients GDP loss of almost $98 billion, Acuite Ratings & Research Narendra Modi on Thursday territories that “the lockdown However, hopes of the in the national capital, of Ltd said on Thursday. hinted at a “staggered” exit measures should be imple- lockdown getting removed, which 108 were evacuated “While the countrywide shutdown is scheduled to be from the ongoing lockdown mented in letter and spirit”. at least partially, after its 21- from the Nizamuddin Markaz lifted from April 15, 2020, the risks of prolonged disruption after the 21-day period ends Prime Minister Modi, day period rose further after (centre) of the Tablighi in economic activities exist depending on the intensity of on April 14 while the nation- who will share a video mes- Aviation Minister Hardeep Jamaat. the outbreak,” the credit rating agency said in a statement. wide tally of confirmed cases sage with people on Friday Singh Puri said airlines are of the deadly virus infection He said two people The ongoing disruption, it said, will have a significant morning, in the meantime free to allow ticket booking who had attended the con- economic consequence across the world and also in In- crossed 2,300 with at least interacted with chief minis- for flights after April 14. He 73 deaths. gregation died due to dia. ters through a video confer- also said resumption of in- COVID-19 on Thursday and With a huge congrega- ence and told them to focus ternational flights will be IMF has already forecast a recession for the global cautioned that the number of economy in 2020. On the other hand, the services that are expected to tion of Tablighi Jamaat in the on COVID-19 containment considered on a case-by- positive cases may shoot up see enhanced activities during this crisis are communica- Acuite Ratings believes there is a risk of a contraction national capital’s measures — testing, tracing, case basis, depending on in the national capital in tion, broadcasting, and healthcare. But with a 3.5 per cent of April-June (2020-21 fiscal) GDP to the extent of 5-6 per Nizamuddin area earlier this isolation and quarantine — which countries they are coming days. share, their contribution to the overall GVA is small. month emerging as the big- and said it was imperative coming from, after the 21- cent, with Q2 (July-September) also likely to post modest gest hotspot of the to work on a war footing, day lockdown ends. The Health Ministry growth in a best-case scenario. The impact of the lockdown is also fairly severe on said domestic indigenous industrial activities which is set to witness significant con- coronovirus outbreak, au- identify hotspots, encircle It expects the overall GDP growth for FY21 (April 2020 Separately, Air India manufacturing of N-95 traction in Q1 except in the pharmaceutical, gas and elec- thorities said nearly 9,000 them and ensure that the in- to March 2021) to be in the band of 2-3 per cent which also said it has got approv- masks has been stepped tricity and medical devices which account for around 5 per people — members of the fection does not spread out. takes into account a significant economic revival in the als from Indian and Chinese up, while orders have been cent GVA, it added. Jamaat and their primary second half of the financial year. According to an official authorities to operate cargo placed for over 1.5 crore contacts — have been iden- statement, Modi also pitched flights to Shanghai and Unlike the services sector, the industry, however, can personal protective equip- Sankar Chakraborti, CEO, Acuite Ratings & Research, manage demand to some extent with inventory drawdowns tified and quarantined for formulating a common Hong Kong to get medical said: “Acuite Ratings estimates that every single day of the across the country. This in- ment (PPEs) and supply has until the resumption of production. exit strategy to ensure “stag- supplies. begun too. nation-wide lockdown will cost the Indian economy almost cludes, 1,306 foreigners gered re-emergence of the USD 4.64 billion. Consequently, the 21-day lockdown will At the same time, sev- The main opposition who are associated with the population” onc the 21-day result in a loss of GDP of almost $98 billion.” Jamaat. eral states including party Congress, however, nationwide lockdown ends Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, IIT-Jodhpur develops masks using 3-D demanded that the govern- Stating that the ratings agency employed multiple The figures an- on April 14. Andhra Pradesh and Kerala methods to assess real GDP estimates for Q1 FY21, he nounced by various states, ment should immediately Health Ministry Joint reported significant rise in appoint an economic task said there is a significant risk that it may contract up to an including Maharashtra, Secretary Lav Agarwal said the number of positive extent of 5-6 per cent as compared to a pre-Covid growth technology for health workers Tamil Nadu and Delhi, force to suggest short and the prime minister has cases. medium term plans to pro- estimate of 5 per cent. Jodhpur: GNS News Agency, April 10 showed more than 400 posi- urged states to manage the In Maharashtra, at least tect and revive economy. In such a lockdown scenario, the sectors that are most An IIT-Jodhpur team has developed a face mask us- tive cases getting detected coronavirus crisis at the dis- 81 more tested positive dur- severely impacted are transport, hotel, restaurant, and real ing the 3-D technology for healthcare workers and profes- on Thursday itself — taking trict level. It also demanded a fi- the total to 2,360. At least 14 ing the day, taking its tally to nancial assistance plan to estate activities. sionals attending to coronavirus patients. In the meantime, spo- 416, while two more patients more deaths were reported reassure those affected due “In our opinion, there would be at around 50 per cent Institute spokesperson Amardeep Sharma said the radic attacks on doctors, so- succumbed to the infection too during the day. to lockdown. GVA (gross value added) loss in these sectors, which ac- team led by Kaushal A Desai and including students Ankit cial workers and police per- increasing the toll to 19. count for around 22 per cent in overall GVA, in Q1 of FY21,” Agarwal, Shubham Vaishnav and Pratik Sorathiya devel- A majority of the new sonnel also came to the fore Among those who The death of a COVID- it said. oped 50 prototypes of the mask in a span of two days. cases are linked to the con- raising concerns over their tested positive on Thursday, gregation, officials said. 19 patient from Mumbai’s there were some doctors safety and prompting warn- Dharavi, one of the biggest Earlier in the day, the ings by authorities. and at least one airline crew slums in Asia, sparked fear member. Union Home Ministry had Seven persons were of its spread in the highly said the consolidated na- arrested for the alleged at- congested area. The Union Globally, more than Release Rs 995 cr to Puducherry for COVID-19 tionwide tally of confirmed tack on health workers in Health Ministry said contact 9,40,000 people have tested cases of infection stood at Madhya Pradesh’s Indore tracing and testing as per positive since the deadly vi- 1,965. It said 328 new cases city, who had gone there to protocol is being conducted rus outbreak in China in De- relief works: Naryanasamy urges PM of the novel coronavirus and in the area. Several small- cember 2019, while more quarantine relatives and ac- Three other persons who attended the conference 12 new deaths have been quaintances of a COVID-19 scale industries and work- than 47,000 have lost their reported since Wednesday. lives. New Delhi: Puducherry Chief Minister V tested negative of COVID-19, he said. patient but were attacked shops of leather goods, pot- Narayanasamy on Thursday urged Prime Minister In the total tally, about with stones by an unruly mob tery and textiles operate from World Health Organi- The positive cases belong to Ariyankuppam, Narendra Modi to release Rs 995 crore to the Union Terri- Thirubhuvanam and Katterikuppam, the chief minister said, 400 COVID-19 positive leaving two women doctors the slum colony spread over zation head Tedros tory to carry out relief works related to the novel coronavirus cases have been found injured. A video of the attack 613 acres. Adhanom Ghebreyesus has adding that people who were in contact with them have pandemic. been quarantined. whose epidemiological link- went viral on social media. Officials in the state said there had been a “near age can be traced to the exponential growth” in new “The (COVID-19) situation is under control in People from 1,000 families who had come in contact Authorities also contin- also said around 1,400 per- Puducherry,” he said. Tablighi Jamaat cluster, said ued to take action against sons from Maharashtra at- cases over the past five with the three persons who tested COVID-19 positive and the Union Health Ministry, those violating the tended the Tablighi Jamaat weeks and a doubling of The prime minister should immediately release Rs the areas where these families reside have been cordoned which asserted there was no lockdown, which entered its congregation in Delhi and deaths in the past week 995 crore as there are three positive cases who are under and declared sterile areas, Narayanasamy said. evidence to widespread ninth day on Thursday. 1,300 of them have been alone. medical treatment and another 3,075 persons under home Intensive medical check up is being carried out and community transmission quarantine, Narayanasamy said. Union Home Secretary traced. Deputy Chief Minis- “In the next few days the government is now trying to identify other persons who and 20 existing and 22 po- ter Ajit Pawar said no social we will reach one million Besides, the Centre should also release Goods and were in contact with the positive cases, he said. tential hotspots have been Ajay Bhalla wrote to all chief secretaries of the states and events including religious confirmed cases and 50,000 Services Tax arrears of Rs 400 crore to Puducherry, he The Congress CM reiterated that the Centre should identified across the coun- congregations would be al- deaths,” he said, while ask- said. try. union territories to action provide more assistance to Puducherry in the form of fi- against those violating the lowed in the state. ing Africa and Latin America Narayanasamy said all the three coronavirus posi- nance as well as medical equipment like monitors, testing A Home Ministry official lockdown or making false The state was also al- to be ready for a wider im- tive cases are those who returned from the last month kits, medicines, ventilators and personal protection equip- said while 9,000 Tablighi claims under the Indian Pe- lowed by the Centre to roll pact. Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi. ment. Jamaat members and their nal Code and the Disaster out rapid COVID-19 testing primary contacts have been Management Act. on mass scale. quarantined till now across Congress seeks special burial spots for Govt unveils Aarogya Setu Covid-19 victims COVID-19 tracker app sively for the last rites of those who succumb to coronavirus,” Mumbai: GNS News Agency, April 10 Khan told IANS. New Delhi: The Indian government has unveiled an Senior Congress leader and ex-minister Naseem app called Aarogya Setu designed to alert users if they He said that a similar policy must be adopted across Khan on Thursday demanded the government allot spe- Maharashtra which can ensure safety of the entire popula- have come in close proximity with any COVID-19 positive cial burial spots in existing cemeteries or elsewhere for the patient. tion and yet ensure that sentiments of the Muslims are not burial of Muslim Covid-19 victims. hurt. The app tracks through a Bluetooth and location-gen- In a memorandum to Chief Minister Uddhav erated social graph. Khan’s communication came after Mumbai Munici- Thackeray, Khan pointed out that despite the Covid-19 pal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi decreed that irre- It calculates the user’s risk of infection based on scourge, the Muslim victims need to be buried as per their spective of religion, all Covid-19 victims must be cremated recency and proximity of COVID-19 patient. religious tenets. to ensure that the coronavirus doesn’t pose any threats to “We understand the nature and sensitivity of the topic He said that even the World Health Organisation the local population. and have taken strong measures to ensure that your data guidelines permit the bodies to be buried with certain pre- But those who wanted to bury could do so outside is not compromised. Your data will be shared only with the cautions, but despite these certain groups did not permit Mumbai, leading to a furore among some quarters, prompt- Government of India. The app does not allow your name the burial of a Muslim Covid-19 victim in Malad on Wednes- ing Pardeshi to modify the order by allowing burials in and number to be disclosed to the public at large at any day. Mumbai subject to stringent protocols. time,” said the app. “Under these circumstances, the government must Till April 2 amid the nationwide lockdown, Maharashtra The app is currently available on Google Play Store earmark a special spot in existing Muslim cemeteries to be notched 19 deaths and a staggering 416 Covid-19 posi- for download. used only burial of Covid-19 victims, or allot special burial tive cases — the highest in the country. grounds for people in eastern and western suburbs exclu- Released on Wednesday, the app has already been how to self-isolate and what to do in case you develop downloaded over 5,000 times. symptoms that may nee help and support. To use the app, one needs switch on Bluetooth and “With Aarogya Setu, you can protect yourself, your location and set location sharing to “always”. family and friends, and help our country in the effort to fight Strict action will be taken against The app’s alerts are accompanied by instructions on COVID-19,” according to the description of the app. lockdown violators, says JNU J-K: 8 new positive cases detected, first New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Thursday said that strict COVID-19 patient discharged action will be taken against the violators of the coronavirus lockdown Srinagar: GNS News Agency, April 10 guidelines issued by the Eight new positive cases of COVID-19 were detected government and administra- in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, taking the total num- tion. ber of cases 70 even as the first coronavirus patient of the “Those who have been valley — a 67-year-old woman from the old city area — indulging in activities en- was discharged from hospital after recovering from the dangering health and safety disease. of JNU campus residents “First coronavirus patient from Kashmir discharged are cautioned not to repeat from hospital,” government spokesman Rohit Kansal said such acts. Strict action will in a tweet be taken against violators of the 21-day lockdown,” the On March 18, the woman, who had returned from JNU registrar said. Saudi Arabia, tested positive. The registrar added The first positive case in the valley had prompted au- that a few students, who have thorities to impose restrictions in many parts of the city been violating the lockdown which were later extended to entire union territory after guidelines, are being sup- more cases came were detected. of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up to ported by some faculty edly seen violating the encouraged or supported by JNU extended the applica- Kansal also annouced that eight new cases had been 70. Of these, 53 cases were detected in Kashmir and 17 members. guidelines issued by the a few faculty members,” the tion deadline for the varsity in Jammu division. government and administra- entrance examination in detected in the union territory on Thursday. While five new “A handful of registrar said. tion. These students have view of the coronavirus cases were detected in Jammu region, three fresh cases While two patients have died, three patients have Jawaharlal Nehru University been directly and indirectly Earlier on Wednesday, lockdown. were reported from the valley. With this, the total number recovered from the disease, leaving 65 active cases. students have been repeat- 4 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2020 Johnson says he'll tell Trump: Annual meeting to discuss climate change Hands off UK health service and regional conflicts commences

NEW YORK: GNS with the Republican presi- Johnson is likely to stir those U.K.'s Northern Ireland — UNITED NATIONS The event unfolds against News Agency, April 10 dent, who has called the Brit- fears Tuesday, when he the key sticking point in the GNS News Agency, April 10 the backdrop of flaring ten- Britain's prime minister has ish leader "a really good plans to tell U.S. and Cana- dispute. An open border un- Navigating a troubled era's sions between Iran and promised to tell U.S. Presi- man." dian business leaders the derpins both the local choppy waters, world lead- Saudi Arabia, backed by its dent Donald Trump that any T But Johnson told re- U.K. will "roll out the red car- economy and the peace pro- ers gather for their annual longtime supporter, the notion of American firms porters flying with him to pet" for investors. Johnson's cess that ended years of sec- meeting at the United Na- United States. The Saudis buying parts of the U.K.'s New York that he would tell office said he would say that tarian violence in Northern tions on Tuesday to grapple say Iran was responsible for beloved, state-funded Trump "that when we do a "we want a market that is Ireland Chief EU Brexit ne- with climate change, re- an attack earlier this month health service will be off the free trade deal, we must open to the world, with the gotiator Michel Barnier said gional conflicts and a dis- on two oil facilities, which table in future trade negotia- make sure that the (National most competitive tax rates Monday that "based on cur- pute in the Middle East that Iran denies. tions, and that the United could ripple across the en- Health Service) is not on the and the best skilled rent UK thinking, it is difficult The Trump administra- States will have to open its tire planet. U.N. Secretary- table, that we do not in any workforce in the hemi- to see how we can arrive at tion, no fan of the Iranian markets to British goods if it General Antonio Guterres way prejudice or jeopardize sphere." Johnson is likely to a legally operative solution." government, has been en- wants to make a deal. Boris will open the General As- our standards on animal be dogged by Britain's divi- After meeting Johnson, Eu- gaged in an escalating se- sive — and stalled — depar- ropean Council President sembly proceedings with a ries of harsh words and ministers. Last week, ture from the EU throughout Donald Tusk tweeted suc- "state of the world" speech. Other countries will be threats with Tehran. The U.S. Guterres repeated warnings his three-day trip to the cinctly: "No breakthrough. He'll be followed immedi- represented by ministers has imposed increasingly that "tensions are boiling U.N.'s annual gathering of No breakdown. No time to ately by the traditional first and vice presidents — ex- crippling sanctions. Iranian over." The world, he said, "is world leaders. More than lose. #Brexit" The U.K. says speaker — Brazil, repre- cept Afghanistan, whose President Hassan Rouhani, at a critical moment on sev- three years after Britain the border can be kept free sented by its new president, leaders are in a hotly con- who is in New York, is eral fronts — the climate voted to leave the EU, the of customs posts and other Jair Bolsonaro — and the tested presidential cam- scheduled to address world emergency, rising inequal- departure date has been obstacles through a mix of United States, represented paign ahead of Sept. 28 leaders on Wednesday. This ity, an increase in hatred and postponed twice, and the as-yet unproven technology by President Donald Trump. elections, and North Korea, year's General Assembly intolerance as well as an U.K. Parliament has repeat- and an all-Ireland zone for The United Nations, which downgraded its rep- session, which starts Tues- alarming number of peace edly rejected the only di- animals and agricultural designed to promote a mul- resentation from a minister day and ends Sept. 30, has and security challenges." vorce deal offered. The products. "I think colleagues tilateral world, has struggled to, likely, its U.N. ambassa- attracted world leaders from ___ Edith M. Lederer, chief country is facing a chaotic around the table in Brussels in the face of increasing dor. Saudi Arabian Crown 136 of the 193 U.N. member U.N. correspondent for The exit on Oct. 31 unless can see how we might do unilateralism by the United Prince Mohammed bin nations. That large turnout Associated Press, has been Johnson's government can, that," Johnson said. States and other nations that reflects a growing global fo- Salman and Israeli Prime against the odds, secure a Minister Benjamin covering world affairs for "All it will take is a po- favor going it alone over the cus on addressing climate new agreement — or ar- Netanyahu canceled plans nearly a half centu litical will to get there." brand of collaboration that change and the perilous range another delay, some- to attend and are sending Johnson is also facing the global body advocates. state of peace and security. thing Johnson vows he will claims that during his tenure not do. The British leader is as mayor of London be- seeking to persuade a skep- tween 2008 and 2016, he tical European Union to give Decision regarding Johnson's gave public money and Britain a new divorce deal places on overseas U.K. before the U.K. is due to trade trips to a close friend leave the bloc on Oct. 31. welfare and food hygiene in running a startup business. parliament shutdown to be announced Johnson said he would draw Johnson said he didn't think the course of that deal, and He denied wrongdoing, say- his red lines for the protec- there would be a "New York that we open up American ing Monday that "everything tionist president when the breakthrough" in meetings LONDON: GNS News down Parliament again. markets." was done with complete two leaders meet this week with European leaders at the Agency, April 10 A decision He also said the U.S. propriety. Completely in the Britain's highest court at the United Nations Gen- U.N., but he was encour- with historic resonance is set would have to accept British normal way." The British says it will announce the eral Assembly in New York. aged by the progress talks to be announced Tuesday lamb and beef, which are government is also bracing decision at 10:30 a.m. He also planned to tell U.S. had made since he took of- when Britain's Supreme barred, and lower tariffs on for a Supreme Court ruling (0930GMT) after holding business leaders and politi- fice less than two months Court rules on the legality of manufactured British goods. on whether Johnson broke three days of hearings last cians that Britain will have a ago. He replaced Theresa Prime Minister Boris Opponents of Brexit fear the the law when he suspended week before 11 judges. It loosely regulated market May, who resigned in failure Johnson's five-week sus- NHS — an overstretched but Parliament for five weeks could decide the suspen- "that is open to the world" after her EU withdrawal pension of Parliament. The much-loved institution ahead of the Oct. 31 Brexit sion was proper, or that the after it leaves the European agreement was rejected case marks a rare confron- founded in 1948 to provide deadline. Johnson says the courts don't have jurisdiction Union. three times by Parliament. "I tation between the prime free health care to all Brit- suspension was a routine in this matter — rulings that think a large number of the minister, the courts, and Par- Johnson arrived at the ons — will be opened to pri- measure to prepare for a new would give Johnson a vic- important partners really do liament over their rights and global gathering on Monday vate U.S. firms as part of session of Parliament. Oppo- tory — or it could find that want a deal," he said. They responsibilities, and also in- with a balancing act to effect. trade negotiations. They nents claim he acted illegally the prime minister acted im- may want a deal, but many volves Queen Elizabeth II. purpose" of dodging law- He's trying to persuade Eu- also have suggested Britain to stop lawmakers from in- properly. to formally seek an exten- leaders of the 28-nation bloc It revolves around makers' scrutiny of his Brexit ropean Union leaders to may have to accept chlo- The government says sion if no deal is reached by terfering with his plan to whether Johnson acted law- plans. strike an elusive divorce rine-washed chicken, a U.S. mistrust Johnson, a brash mid-October, but Johnson leave the EU, with or without fully when he advised the the decision to suspend deal with Britain, while also poultry industry practice that Brexit champion who played They also accused has said he will not do that a Brexit deal. The 11 justices queen to suspend Parlia- Parliament until Oct. 14 was laying the groundwork for a is banned in the European a big role in persuading Brit- Johnson of misleading the under any circumstances, say they will rule Tuesday ment for five weeks during a routine and not related to post-Brexit trade agreement Union. Johnson's political ish voters in 2016 to opt to queen, whose formal ap- setting the stage for future morning. A ruling that the crucial time frame before the Brexit. It claims that under with the United States — opponents, and EU leaders, leave the EU. proval was needed to sus- confrontations. The suspen- suspension was illegal Oct. 31 Brexit deadline when Britain's unwritten constitu- seen by the government as worry that post-Brexit Britain And they say Britain pend the legislature. sion of Parliament sparked would be a huge blow to Britain is scheduled to leave tion, it is a matter for politi- one of the main prizes of wants to become a low-tax, has not come up with pro- Johnson and Parliament several legal challenges, to Johnson's authority and the European Union. cians, not courts, to decide. Brexit. The Conservative low-regulation economy — posals for maintaining an have been at odds since he which lower courts have could see lawmakers re- Johnson, who is in New York The government's oppo- prime minister is keen to what some have dubbed a open border between EU took power in July with the given contradictory rulings. called to Parliament imme- for the United Nations Gen- nents argue that Johnson il- forge a strong relationship "Singapore on Thames." member Ireland and the determination to take Britain England's High Court said diately. _ eral Assembly, has refused legally shut down Parliament out of the EU on Oct. 31 with the move was a political to say whether he will resign just weeks before the coun- or without a divorce deal with rather than if he is found to have broken try is due to leave the 28- nation bloc for the "improper Europe. Parliament has Indonesia protests: Death toll the law, or will seek to shut passed a law requiring him reaches 26 in Papua Boeing assistance fund to pay 737 MAX JAKARTA GNS News Agency, April 10 Indonesia: provinces ahead of a U.N. Human Rights Council meeting The death toll from violent protests in Indonesia's restive on Sept. 9 and the annual U.N. General Assembly on Mon- crash victims' families USD 144,500 each Papua province has risen to 26 after several bodies were day, to draw international attention to Papua. Wenda, who found under burned buildings, officials said Tuesday. An has been living in exile in Britain for years, is known as the Washington GNS Families of about 60 angry mob torched local government buildings, shops and leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, News Agency, April 10 victims have yet to file law- homes and set fire to cars and motorbikes in Papua a political wing of the Free Papua Movement in exile. Sebby Boeing Co will pay the fami- suits but plaintiffs’ lawyers province's Wamena city on Monday in a protest by hun- Sambom, spokesman for the West Papua National Libera- lies of 346 people killed in said they anticipate more to dreds of people sparked by rumours that a teacher had tion Army, the military wing of the Free Papua Movement, two fatal 737 MAX crashes come. Most of the lawsuits insulted an indigenous student. denied Indonesian accusations that it was involved in the USD 144,500 each from a do not make a specific dol- violent protests. "We have not taken a stand in this people's Papua police spokesman Ahmad Musthofa Kamal USD 50 million financial as- lar claim, though one law firm protest over racism against indigenous Papuans," he said said Tuesday that six more bodies were found in and around sistance fund announced in has said its clients are seek- in a statement. "This is purely an action carried out by the the burned-out wreckage of buildings engulfed in the fires July, the fund’s administra- ing more than USD 1 billion. entire society." tors said on Monday. The lawsuits assert that During Tuesday's news conference, The fund, overseen by Boeing defectively designed Indonesia's coordinating minister for politics, Washington lawyers Ken the automated flight control law and security alleged that separatist Feinberg and Camille S. system. The system is be- groups were trying to foment conflict by ex- Biros, will begin accepting lieved to have repeatedly posing a mistake made by security forces families,” he said. claims from family members “finding all of these heirs and forced the nose lower in both that does not represent most Indonesian's Boeing also an- immediately. making sure the funds will accidents. attitudes or behavior. Conflicts between in- be safe and secure will be a nounced in July it planned Family members will Boeing has said it aims digenous Papuans and Indonesian security real challenge since the fami- to spend an additional USD not be required to waive or to win approval to resume forces are common in the mineral-rich but lies can be found in 35 for- 50 million to support educa- release the right to litigate as flights early in the fourth impoverished Papua region, a former Dutch a condition of participation. eign countries.” tion and economic empow- colony in the western part of New Guinea erment in impacted commu- quarter. The 737 MAX has been In a statement, Boeing that is ethnically and culturally distinct from nities. US Federal Aviation grounded since March after CEO Dennis Muilenburg much of Indonesia. The region was incorpo- Administration head Steve fatal crashes in Ethiopia and said the company continued Nearly 100 lawsuits rated into Indonesia in 1969 after a U.N.- Dickson told Reuters last Indonesia. to extend its “deepest sym- have been filed against sponsored ballot that was widely seen as a week it was not clear when pathies” to the families and Boeing by at least a dozen sham. Since then, a low-level insurgency has Claims must be post- Boeing will be able to con- loved ones of victims of the law firms representing fami- simmered in the region, which is divided into marked no later than De- duct a certification test flight. cember 31, the fund said. twin crashes. lies of the Ethiopian Airlines two provinces, Papua and West Papua. In crash victims, who came But he said the agency set by rioters. Another 70 people were injured. He said the recent years, some Papua students, including some who Feinberg said Monday “The opening of this from 35 different countries, should approve the plane’s number killed is expected to rise as authorities comb study in other provinces, have become vocal in calling for in an email to Reuters that fund is an important step in including nine US citizens return about a month after through affected areas in Wamena. Another 70 people self-determination for their region. our efforts to help affected and 19 Canadians. the te were hospitalized, many with burn wounds or head inju- ries. National Police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said po- Greta Thunberg, 15 Oohers file UN complaint against 5 countries lice were questioning 733 university students involved in another protest in Jayapura that left one soldier and three United Nations GNS civilians dead. The students were among those studying News Agency, April 10: Af- five countries of violating children to file a complaint the protocol pledged to re- in other Indonesian provinces who returned home during ter global street protests de- children's rights by failing to to the Committee on the spect them. He said he previous protests last month. Those protests were triggered manding action on climate take adequate and timely Rights of the Child if they feel hoped the recommenda- by videos circulated on the internet showing security forces change, Greta Thunberg action against climate their rights are being de- tions would be made in the calling Papuan students "monkeys" and "dogs" in East and 15 other young activists change. nied. coming 12 months. Java's Surabaya city when they stormed a dormitory where on Monday filed a complaint It was filed after The committee is then The five countries Papuan students were staying after a torn Indonesian flag at the UN against five coun- Thunberg delivered a sear- meant to investigate the named in the complaint are was found in a sewer. tries for not doing enough to ing attack on world leaders charges before making rec- among the 44 that ratified the The students had forced a local state university to ward off global warming. for their slow response to ommendations to the coun- protocol and are also accommodate them, and their protest turned violent on The complaint ac- climate change at a special tries concerned on how they among the top global pollut- Monday as a mob of angry students attacked a soldier and cused Germany, France, session kicking off the UN can fix the issue. ers, as well as being mem- several police officers with machetes and rocks, forcing Brazil, Argentina and Turkey General Assembly in New The 16 young people bers of the G-20 group of security forces to respond with gunfire, killing three civil- of failing to uphold their ob- York. were backed by the legal firm leading global economies. ians. The soldier died on the way to a hospital. At least five ligations under the Conven- Every member of the Hausfeld LLP and The largest polluters in police officers were in critical condition. National Police tion on the Rights of the United Nations except the Earthjustice, an environ- the world -- the United Chief Tito Karnavian told a news conference Tuesday in Child, signed 30 years ago. United States has ratified the mental law group. States, China and India -- did the capital, Jakarta, that most of death victims in Wamena The complaint, filed by convention to protect the Lawyer Michael not ratify the protocol. were non-indigenous Papuan people. He said the situa- health and rights of children. the 16-year-old Swedish Hausfeld said that while the Countries like France tion was brought under control on Tuesday after more po- activist and 15 other petition- Monday's complaint fo- committee's recommenda- and Germany may have re- lice and soldiers were deployed to restore security in the ers from 12 different coun- cuses on a little-known "op- tions are not legally binding, cently begun working to region. He accused separatist leader Benny Wenda of or- tries and aged between tional protocol" that came the 44 countries that ratified tackle greenhouse gas emis- sions, but have also played polluting chestrating the previous unrest in Papua and West Papua eight and 17, accused the into effect in 2014 that allows a large role historically in SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 5 Gold and Silver prices Forbes releases best regarded companies list, 17 increase by Rs 330 and Onion prices to calm down in Rs 730 respectively Indian companies including Infosys and HDFC make it next few days: Tomar New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 10 Gold prices panies in the list for 2019 are Netflix at the 4th position, New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 10 As many as New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 10: Onion prices, rose by Rs 330 to Rs 39,020 per 10 gram in the national followed by PayPal (5), Microsoft (6), Walt Disney (7), 17 Indian companies, including Infosys, TCS and HDFC, which are ruling as high as Rs 70-80 per kg in some parts capital on Tuesday in expectation of pick up in festive de- Toyota Motor (8), Mastercard (9), Costco Wholesale (10). have been named in the list of World's Best Regarded of the country, will calm down in the next few days with mand, according to HDFC Securities. Tracking the move- Indian companies Tata Consultancy Services (22nd posi- tion) and Tata Motors (31) featured among the top 50 in the supply being boosted through agencies like Nafed, Agri- coveted list. Other Indian companies in the list include Tata culture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Tuesday. Steel (105), Larsen & Toubro (115), Mahindra & Mahindra Onion prices have gradually increased in the last one (117), HDFC (135), Bajaj Finserv (143), Piramal Enter- month due to supply disruption from flood-hit onion-grow- prises (149), Steel Authority of India (153), HCL Technolo- ing states like Maharashtra. Last week's rainfall has further gies (155), Hindalco Industries (157), Wipro (168), HDFC affected the supply, due to which onion prices have surged Bank (204), Sun Pharma Industries (217), General Insur- up to Rs 70-80 per kg in the national capital and other parts ance Corporation Of India (224), ITC (231) and Asian Paints of the country, as per trade sources. (248). "Onion situation will improve in the next few days. The US dominated the list as it is home to 59 of the Cooperative Nafed is releasing stock from the central buffer 250 companies in the list. The next three most-represented at a lower price. We have enough stock of onions," Tomar countries are Japan, China and India. Japan, China and told reporters after the launch of two mobile apps for farm- India together house 82 companies on the list, up from 63 ers. last year. "In all, nearly half of the 250 best-regarded com- The government is aware of the onion situation and Companies compiled by Forbes. IT major Infosys has been panies are based in Asia, making it the most dominant ment in gold prices, silver also moved up Rs 730 to Rs ranked third in the list of World's Best Regarded Compa- continent," Forbes said. ADVERTISEMENT Forbes 48,720 per kilogram. In the previous trade, it had closed at nies, along with global payments technology company partnered with Statista to cull our annual list of the world's Rs 47,990 per kilogram. Gold prices for 24 Karat had closed Visa and Italian car-maker Ferrari on the first and second 2,000 largest public companies down to the top 250 best- at Rs 38,690 per 10 gram in the bullion market here on position, respectively. Infosys jumped to the third spot from regarded businesses ranked based on trustworthiness, Monday. 31st position in 2018. social conduct, the strength of their products and services "Delhi spot gold price premium rose in expectation of and how they fare as employers. To gather data, Statista "Infosys' leading position headlined an Asian inva- surveyed 15,000 respondents from more than 50 coun- better physical demand. Physical buying is likely to pick up sion in the rankings," Forbes said. The other top ten com- once the pitrupaksh - shradh period will end on Septem- tries. ber 28," said Devarsh Vakil, Head - Advisory (PCG), HDFC Securities. In the international market, gold and silver prices were trading flat, with the yellow metal quoting at USD Ahead of festive season, Amazon and 1,522.60 an ounce in New York and the latter trading at USD 18.57 per ounce, it added. Flipkart create over 1.4 lakh temporary jobs taking measures to balance in the interest of both farmers RIL's tax liability to fall and consumers, he said. New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 10: E-com- ies like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, "At times, consumers have to pay high price for farm merce giant Amazon and Flipkart have created over 1.4 Ahmedabad and Pune, along with indirect opportunities items; and at times, farmers get less price for their produce. lakh temporary jobs across supply chain, last-mile con- through its fulfilment partner networks such as its trucking Our role is to balance this. We are aware of it and are by 4 percentage points: nectivity and customer support in preparation for their fes- partners and packaging vendors. "This year, we have cre- taking several measures," Tomar added. tive sales that kicks off later this month. Amazon.in, in a ated opportunities for close to double the number of sea- Right now, stored onions are sold in most parts of the statement on Tuesday, said it has created more than sonal associates compared to the last festive season. These country, as fresh Kharif (summer) crop will hit the market Morgan Stanley 90,000 seasonal employment opportunities across its seasonal associates will augment our capabilities to serve from November onwards, traders said. our customers better and ensure faster deliveries across Traders further said that there is enough supply of New Delhi: Reliance Industries' earnings growth is the country," Amazon India Vice President (Customer stored onion of the previous year's crop in the country, but starting to be de-risked, amid improving earnings growth Fulfilment) Akhil Saxena said. its transportation has been affected because of heavy rains. clarity, better refining margins, lower tax rate, and cheaper The US-based company said it has 15 customer ser- gas feedstock costs, global brokerage Morgan Stanley said The centre has taken several measures to arrest the vice sites across 11 cities that offer support to the custom- prices of onion in Delhi and other parts of the country. It is noting that company's tax liability will reduce by 4 percent- ers with pre-and post-order customer services through e- offloading onion from its buffer stock through agencies like age points following cut in the corporate tax rate. mail, chat, social media and phone calls in Kannada, En- Nafed and National Cooperative Consumers' Federation The shares of Reliance Industries surged as much as glish, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Also, it has ramped up the of India (NCCF) which are selling at around Rs 22/kg and five per cent after Morgan Stanley said lower taxes and capacity of its fulfilment centres (warehouses) to more than state-run Mother Dairy at Rs 23.90 per kg in the national cheaper gas feed costs should de-risk outlook and boost 26 million cubic feet of storage space for sellers inventory capital. earnings. this year. It has doubled the presence of its delivery ser- vice partner network with more than 1,400 delivery sta- The state governments have been asked to boost sup- The stock was trading at Rs 1,285.55, up nearly 4 per tions present across 750 cities. Flipkart said it has trained ply in their states lifting central buffer stock. Some states cent over the previous close, on the BSE at 1245 hrs after hires in various aspects of the supply chain including han- like Delhi, Tripura and Andhra Pradesh have shown inter- scaling a peak of Rs 1298.55. fulfilment centres, sortation centres, delivery stations, part- dling hand-held devices, PoS (point of sale) machines, est so far. "Rising clarity on 2020 growth; top pick in south Asia: ner fulfilment network and customer service sites. scanners, various mobile applications and ERPs (enter- The centre has a buffer stock of 56,000 tonnes of on- RIL's earnings growth is starting to be de-risked as Similarly, Walmart-owned Flipkart has added over prise resource planning) as well as finer aspects of cus- ion, of which 16,000 tonnes has been offloaded so far. In headwinds of 1H19 turn and become key tailwinds in 2020," 50,000 direct jobs across its supply chain, logistics arm tomer service, delivery and installation. The entire process Delhi, 200 tonnes a day is being offloaded. it said. and customer support. It expects to have increased the of hiring and upskilling is being done in accordance with Besides, the centre has discouraged export of onion indirect jobs through the seller network by 30 per cent the government's National Skill Development Mission and The brokerage went on to list the reasons for its as- by increasing the minimum export price and withdrawing over last year taking it to 6.5 lakh in the run up to its Big will significantly spur the local employment and economy, sessment -- rise in refining margins with improved demand incentives. It is also cracking down on black marketers. Billion Days sale, a Flipkart statement said. Like in offline Flipkart said in a statement. "At Flipkart, however, our aim and slower capacity growth; cheaper gas costs and im- retail, e-commerce companies see a significant jump in is to benefit the entire ecosystem with our initiatives and proved margins from a slowdown in petrochemical capac- sales during Dusshera and Diwali. The September-No- that is exactly what our Big Billion Days aims to do. With RBI imposes restrictions on ity growth in 2020, in particular for polyethylene, support- vember period typically generates a majority of annual new employment opportunities across geographies and ing the rise in chemical margins; and telecom subscriber sales of these companies, which prepare months in ad- the prospect of scaling the sellers' businesses, we aim to adds remain steady. vance for the sale events. stimulate local industries and foster the creation of a ro- PMC Bank; withdrawal restricted Amazon said it has created seasonal positions in cit- bust economy," Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy said. to Rs 1,000 per account Corp tax cut makes India attractive New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 10The Re- serve Bank on Tuesday imposed operational restrictions on Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC destination for investment: Das Bank), resulting in chaos outside its branches in the finan- cial capital.As per the RBI directions to PMC Bank, with- drawals have been capped at Rs 1,000 per account and New Delhi, GNS cerned, I think India stands port growth, but low inflation below 4 per cent and is ex- the bank is not allowed to make any fresh loans. The RBI News Agency, April 10De- definitely in a very competi- can help the monetary au- pected to be so in the next monitors banks' health and issues such directions in case scribing the government's tive position, and would be thority ease policy rates fur- 12 months horizon, there is of concerns over financial health of an institution. How- move to slash corporate tax able to attract higher invest- ther and help boost the room for (more) rate cuts, ever, no reasons were specified by the central bank for its rate as a bold measure, RBI ments," Das said. Governor Shaktikanta Das economy. especially when growth has restrictions on PMC Bank."The issue of the directions by on Tuesday said it has made With regard to domes- The RBI has already slowed down," Das had said. the Reserve Bank should not, per se, be construed as "There is increased evidence of these factors playing India a very attractive desti- tic investors, he said, they cut rates four times to the However, he refused to cancellation of its banking licence. The bank will continue out, which should raise investor confidence on the 17 per nation for foreign invest- now have more cash so tune of 110 basis points this share RBI's revised growth to undertake banking business with restrictions till further cent EPS growth we expect over F2019-21," Morgan they'll be able to undertake year to push growth. projection, stating that it will notice/instructions," the RBI said in a notification.The re- Stanley said. "Today, when we see go public with the revised strictions will be in force for six months, the RBI said. Ac- As one of the most complex refiners, RIL should be that the price stability is main- numbers at the upcoming cording to PMC Bank's website, the lender was awarded the biggest beneficiary in Asia from International Maritime tained and inflation is much monetary policy announce- the scheduled status in 2000 and has a presence in mul- Organization (IMO) regulations that from January 2020 bar ment on October 4. tiple states. use of fuel with more than 0.5 per cent sulphur in ships. This will lead to a rise in diesel demand. Sebi bets big on technology; shortlists On the impact of last week's announcement of a re- duction in the corporate tax rate, Morgan Stanley said: "We estimate a 400 basis point reduction in the consolidated Infosys, Wipro, others for data solution tax rate RIL's businesses paid in F2019 of 29-35 per cent, much higher than the new corporate tax rate of 25.2 per New Delhi, GNS data (XML -- a markup lan- cent. News Agency, April 10 Mar- guage designed to store and After evaluating the re- "RIL also has deferred tax liabilities of USD 6.5 billion kets regulator Sebi has transport data. It encodes as of F2019, which could reduce with a lower tax rate." ment. shortlisted as many as documents in a manner that sponses, the regulator said more capital expenditure. seven companies, including The company's retail and telecom business currently In the biggest reduc- is both human and machine- tion in 28 years, the govern- They can invest more Infosys, Wipro and readable) . in a notice, it has shortlisted pay an effective tax of 34.9 per cent and its consolidated and some of them can Accenture Solutions, for pro- ment on Friday cut corporate "As the trading vol- effective tax rate comes to 27.9 per cent. deleverage their liabilities viding a data solution that seven firms -- Accenture So- tax rate by almost 10 per- umes are growing at an as- The brokerage said the company's target of zero net which will add strength to can handle vast amount of centage points as it looked tronomical rate, a need is felt debt by FY2021 will help lower investor concerns about their balance sheets, he said data from multiple sources. lutions, Capgemini Technol- to pull the economy out of a to build a data lake which debt, which had increased steadily over the past seven after meeting Finance Min- six-year low growth and a Over the past few years, can handle structured, ogy Services India, Hewlett years. 45-year high unemploy- ister Nirmala Sitharaman the regulator has been bet- here. semi-structured and un- "We turn more bullish on RIL as earnings growth clar- ment rate by reviving private ting big on technology to structured data from multiple Packard Enterprises (India), ity improves with better refining margins, lower tax rate, investments with a Rs 1.45- Talking about the meet- address and handle chal- sources," the regulator had and cheaper gas feedstock costs. This, combined with a lakh crore tax break. ing with the finance minis- lenges arising out of techno- said. EIT Services India, Infosys, ter, the Governor said, it was logical advancements in the reduction of balance sheet leverage, should de-risk earn- Base corporate tax for Accordingly, the Secu- a customary meeting ahead markets. ings growth and increase investor confidence on the 17 existing companies has rities and Exchange Board Wipro and Larsen & Toubro of monetary policy meeting. per cent earnings CAGR seen for 2019-22, which is been reduced to 22 per cent To provide 'data lake' of India (Sebi) invited bids amongst the top quartile vs its regional energy and telecom from the current 30 per cent; "There is a long tradi- solution, the markets regu- from companies to provide Infotech -- "for further peers," it said. and for new manufacturing tion that the governor meets lator had issued a notice in such services. firms, incorporated after Oc- the finance minister and dis- May, inviting expression of process". As the January 1, 2020 IMO implementation deadline After evaluating the re- tober 1, 2019 and starting cusses about the overall interest (EoI) from the inter- approaches, diesel margins have risen 9 per cent since sponses, the regulator said operations before March 31, macro economic position. ested parties. ecosystem which also pro- end-2018 and gasoline margins have improved as refin- in a notice, it has shortlisted Besides, the regulator, 2023, it was slashed to 15 So today's meeting was ba- motes innovation in the se- eries try to maximise diesel output by lowering gasoline The selected company seven firms -- Accenture in its annual report for 2018- per cent from the current 25 sically that," he said. curities market," Sebi Chair- output. will be responsible for de- Solutions, Capgemini Tech- 19, said that it intends to per cent. The three-day mon- signing, implementing and man Ajay Tyagi said in his "Cheaper gas prices should keep RIL's operating cost nology Services India, deploy data analytics and statement in the annual "It is a very bold mea- etary policy committee meet- supporting a big data solu- Hewlett Packard Enterprises inflation low," it said. "RIL has highlighted its plans to lower new generation technolo- report.As per the report, the sure, and it is a highly posi- ing will begin on October 1 tion with analytical capabili- (India), EIT Services India, debt by 2021 as it divests assets and slows its investments. gies to deal with various regulator would continue to tive step. India's corporate amid expectations of rate cut ties. Infosys, Wipro and Larsen & challenges in the market. We estimate a 40 per cent reduction in capex by F2021 tax now becomes very com- to be announced on Octo- strengthen market supervi- The data lake will con- Toubro Infotech -- "for further "Sebi would encour- (from F2019 levels) and near breakeven FCF." petitive compared to other ber 4 in a bid to revive the sion through steps such as tain large amount of struc- process". age adoption and usage of emerging market econo- sagging economy. technology solutions being FCF is free cash flow. tured (order, trade data Data lake is a system financial technology to fur- mies in ASEAN and other built to achieve the objective Also, India's ban on plastic could lower demand for Last week, Das had among others), unstructured that stores vast amount of ther develop and maintain parts of Asia. So far as inter- of identifying non-compli- polyester/polymer by 200-300 basis points over the me- said the government has (annual reports and Sebi data in its native form at any an efficient, fair and trans- national investors are con- ance and assisting in inves- dium turn, it added. limited fiscal space to sup- orders) and semi-structured scale. parent securities market cerned, so far as FDI is con- tigations. 6 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2020 China planning controls on Brushing your way to shiny hair There is an age-old stimulation, promoting the myth that says if your brush blood flow. But make sure e-cigarettes amid health concern your hair 100 times, it leaves not to overdo it. Brushing it soft and super shiny. But China plans to join governments that are imposing regulators in the United States and other countries are hair also helps eliminate this is not true. Not only does controls on tobacco liquid and additives for e-cigarettes imposing controls following a surge in deaths and illnesses dandruff by massaging the it not have a pronounced ef- amid rising concern about deaths and illnesses blamed blamed on vaping. Makers of e-cigarettes including Juul dead skin cells away. fect, but it can in turn stress on vaping, a state news agency said Tuesday. Rules due Labs Inc. have promoted them as being safer than stan- your hair and irritate the A paddle brush also out as early as next month also will cover e-cigarette de- dard cigarettes, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says no vaping product has been reviewed and found to scalp as well. has a wide surface area and vices and packaging, the China News Service said, citing it helps smoothen and be less harmful than traditional tobacco products Hair is at its healthiest unidentified sources at the State Tobacco Monopoly. The straighten out the hair shaft. when it is brushed a few monopoly didn't immediately respond to requests by phone China is the most populous global tobacco market, Use a narrower barrel brush times a day, not too much, with an estimated 350 million smokers. India is No. 2. Com- for curly hair to keep its tex- not too less. It matters what panies in the Chinese e-cigarette industry invested at least ture intact. 1 billion yuan ($140 million) in 2018 year and 35 deals kind of brush is used as well. were made in the first half of this year, according to CNS. Here are some handy tips Care for your hair de- China banned sales of e-cigarettes to people under 18 in from The Guardian: pending upon the type August 2018. Brush your hair the right Some people say that In July, the country's National Health Commission way curly hair shouldn’t be brushed every day, but it said studies showed the aerosol generated by e-cigarettes Ben gentle while would be beneficial if it is contains toxic elements and additives pose health risks, brushing, even if there are given a rough brush through according to CNS. In the United States, health officials are tangles in the hair. If you daily to keep it healthy. investigating a surge of severe breathing illnesses linked have long hair, hold it in your brushing Use a paddle brush to vaping. They have identified 380 confirmed and prob- hand and detangle it first, Another way to keep People facing hair fall again. It will catch all the able cases, including six deaths. U.S. doctors say the ill- starting from the tips. your hair smooth after a issues stop brushing their fallen hair and won’t let it fall nesses appear to be a response to the inhalation of a Whether you use a brush or wash is to brush it before hair altogether to prevent to the floor. This will have a caustic substance. Symptoms have included shortness of comb, do it in sections and washing it. Smoothen out the more breakage. This is the psychologically better im- for more details. breath, fatigue, chest pain, diarrhea and vomiting. This slowly work your way up to tangles before shampooing wrong thing to do. You can’t pact by not seen the mass of India banned sales of e-cigarettes this month and month, the state government of New York banned the sale the scalp. and then use conditioner. This prevents breakage due help hair fall, it is meant to hair on the floor. To give the of flavored e-cigarettes Invest in the right kind to brushing of wet hair. When happen. But if it is more than falling hair a bit more vol- of brushes wet hair is combed, there is usual, then brush your hair ume, comb it upside down A paddle brush is the increased risk of stretching more gently than you nor- after brushing. Online campaign for menstrual cups best for your hair for daily and breaking. mally would. brushing. The paddle brush Tackle hair fall by gains success in India gives your brush the gentle New Delhi: In a first of its kind campaign, online 3 amazing health benefits influencers have created a large-scale awareness on mod- ern methods of menstrual hygiene management (MHM). The Fix Your Periods campaign executed by Everteen, a feminine hygiene products brand owned by Wet and Dry of turmeric tea Personal Care, was supported by the Women Health Or- ganization (who), Indian Medical Academy for Preventive What happens when Health (IMAPH) and HEAL Foundation. two of the most powerful Ts come together? There’s an Talking about the initiatives taken by Everteen towards explosion of health. Drink- the menstrual hygiene in India, CEO of Wet and ing tea has been linked with DryPersonalCare Hariom Tyagi said: "As the complete femi- several health benefits, like nine hygiene expert, Everteen has continually taken lead- better heart health, antioxi- ership to create awareness on menstrual and feminine dant properties for immunity hygiene over the years. Since 2014, our Everteen Men- among others. And, turmeric strual Hygiene Surveys have mapped emerging trends too comes with its own and preferences of Indian women." The campaign helped the organisers to track down that as share of healthy character- "We are also one of the participating members of the many as 20 per cent of the girls were unaware that men- istics. It’s been widely used global Menstrual Hygiene Day held annually with the sup- strual cups give them the freedom to pursue outdoor activi- in Ayurveda, the ancient In- port of UNICEF, USAID, and other organisations," contin- ties with ease. And another 8 per cent of the women did not dian medication system, for ued Tyagi, whose digital campaign witnessed traffic from know that menstrual cups created a vacuum seal that pro- its anti-inflamamtory proper- around a million women. All those who participated in the vided them leak-proof protection during periods. Thereaf- ties. ter, the social media influencers helped the girls to under- digital initiative was able to resolve many of their issues Turmeric tea is said to stand the details, such as how to choose the right size of related to the use of the menstrual cups in their preferable have originated in Japan. It the menstrual cup, how to insert and remove the menstrual regional languages. has a subtle flavour and has cup, different types of folds, do's and don'ts and things to Highlighting the role of video-based learning in cre- some wonderful health ben- keep in mind while choosing the right menstrual cup. The ating awareness through the Fix Your Periods campaign, efits. Turmeric tea is brewed from this, it also helps in fight- Turmeric tea is known turmeric root. Here’s how campaign busted myths and helped create awareness on Tyagi said: "Creating awareness on complete feminine using grated turmeric or tur- ing off infections. to promote heart health. you can make turmeric tea a growing body of medical research that is in line with the hygiene is the need of the hour, and video-based educa- meric powder, and is one of Helps in fighting diabe- Since it’s rich in antioxidants, at home: huge popularity of this menstrual hygiene method. tion has emerged as one of the most effective means for it." the best ways to reap the tes it helps in managing your Boil a cup of water. benefits of the spice. Here cholesterol levels. It also Researches have indi- eases inflammation in heart Add a small pinch of are 3 amazing health ben- cated that curcumin, an ac- turmeric powder. You can efits of turmeric tea: and is good for your heart’s tive ingredient present in tur- overall health. also use grated raw turmeric Weird weight loss Boosts immunity meric, can help in prevent- instead of turmeric powder. ing diabetes. It helps in Turmeric tea can be A widely known fact is brewed easily and quickly. Let it boil so that the that having a strong immu- stabilising blood sugar lev- flavour gets properly in- els. However, as NDTV sug- An important point to note is nity system is important for that using raw turmeric in- fused. fighting diseases. Turmeric gests, make sure you con- tricks you can try sult your doctor for the right stead of powdered turmeric Strain the tea. Add tea is especially beneficial dosage of turmeric tea. is a better way of making lemon or honey to enhance when you want to recover most of the benefits of the its taste. Those who have been react to candies. Or anything Dessert for breakfast from cough and cold. Apart Good for heart there have also been trends excessively sweet for that reading up on weight loss like having mirrors near your Isn’t this a dream? An have kept a tab on how to matter. The rule book says dining table and sniffing that one should cut down on Israeli research points out sugar, oil and salt to shed that eating cake for break- kilos. But, experts suggest fast can help in reducing 3 reasons why you can’t stay that sucking a strongly weight. A high-carb break- flavoured candy (pepper- fast helped obese people in mint or cinnamon) helps in following their diet, com- keeping your mouth busy, so pared to a low-carb break- fast that missed dessert. Ac- friends with your ex that you don’t hog down ev- cording to The Times of In- erything while cooking There are several Christine Scott-Hudson, a If you are still hurting from the break something. dia, it’s important to keep a tab on your portion intake. opinions on whether you licensed psychotherapist up, then it would not be advisable to Nose clipping should remain friends with told Bustle. "Changing the Drinking oil When you consider your ex or not and they are form of the relationship maintain a friendship, at least right away. food, there are so many as- While the norm is to often contradictory. (partners to friends) does Give yourself time to heal. "Even if a stay away form all oily food, Because of any residual not mean we change the pects apart from nutrition. relationship ends mutually and on good food. Here are some weird For instance, the sight, smell this trick is all about drinking feelings, it would be a content (love, value, and go about with diet, exercise weight loss tricks you can try: and even the sound can the dreaded. Extra virgin ol- good idea to maintain respect)." terms, the turmoil that resulted in the and lifestyle. And more of- play an important role in your ive oil is known to be very distance. But at the same Here is a list of the ten than not, things get re- Eat candy while cook- effective for those looking to time, if you formed a good break up can be fresh months and even ing appetite. While it may sound biggest reasons why it’s petitive. From drinking odd, clipping your nose lose weight. Having one or connection with that almost impossible to years after," said Dr Sanam Hafeez, green tea to cardio, a lot of “What?” People who helps in making you eat just two tablespoons of the oil person, then it is under- remain friends with the ex: neuropsychologist. things actually work in help- are following strict diets for the right amount of food. every day between meals standable why one would ing you shed weight. But, weight loss might instantly can help you shed extra ki- form of friendship would relationships is always los. work is because you've difficult and is even harder transferred your romantic when you are not ready to attachment to another let go. "It's going to be hard Yoga versus pilates: choose person. to be friends with them Your wounds are still without it being torture to fresh you and possibly uncom- fortable for them," said Dr what’s good for you Sometimes, it is too Hafeez. soon to form any kind of a bond. Studies have proved Don’t be friends with Picking a fitness that it takes at least three the intention of getting regime can be tough, maintaining your mental back together one day. IF and physical health. It’s months to get over an ex considering the choices partner, but this can take this is the case, then it is often attributed to spiritual- that we have today from longer depending upon better to part ways for ity and is looked upon as a Your attachment style good, rather than cling on boxing and karate to yoga. want to be friends even how long the relationship way of lifestyle. Yoga also can make it harder to let go to any residual feelings if it Hitting the gym frequently after breaking up. was. might get boring, and a includes taking care of Attachments are can’t go anywhere. In a survey conducted If you are still hurting specific elements in your formed very early on in A study conducted in change is always wel- in the US, 70 per cent of from the break up, then it diet and is an effective way each relationships. The 2011 showed that there come. So if you’re into people said it is better to would not be advisable to to stay relaxed throughout romantic attachments that are four major reasons why intensive workout, you can go your separate ways maintain a friendship, at we form with our partners people choose to remain try yoga or pilates for a the day. A lot of people after a break up. Only least right away. Give become as strong as the friends: security, practical relaxed experience. While take it up for treating about 15 per cent of the yourself time to heal. "Even attachments we have with reasons, civility, and depression and anxiety, people are able to remain if a relationship ends both of them look quite our parents. "This is why unresolved attraction. This because breathing injuries, pilates is a great friends with their exes, mutually and on good similar, they’re actually controlled breathing are our connection to romantic research also said that exercises form a major part which proves that it is terms, the turmoil that different. And, with both the two major factors that are option. It includes simple partners feel so life-and- those who stayed friends in of yoga. You don’t need a exercises that stretch your possible to remain friends resulted in the break up methods also gaining typical of pilates. Resis- death," said Nicholaides. can be fresh months and order to be civil were likely lot of equipment for yoga. muscles and get them with the ex. extreme popularity, it’s tance training helps in When a romantic even years after," said Dr to have successful friend- Just some will power and a But just because you important to know the enhancing your flexibility going without straining relationship comes Sanam Hafeez, neuropsy- ships. can, doesn’t mean you difference between the yoga mat. and posture. It’s known to them. You can improve crashing down, it also chologist. This kind of friendship should remain friends with two. Pilates be quite effective for your stability and balance leads to loss of stability. isn’t for everyone. IF you them. "Becoming friends You're secretly hoping through pilates. For pilates, You don’t feel like you are feel the need to force Originating in India, Pilates is centred people with arthritis, back with your ex requires to get back together you need dedication and a loved and desired. This is yourself to maintain the yoga is all about asanas around core-strengthening pain and joint pain, emotional maturity, clear Staying friends with trainer in addition to why some decide to try and friendship, and then pull (specific body poses) in exercises apart from according to Pinkvilla. For communication, and your ex is a way for some equipment like magic stay friends after breaking away, it shouldn’t be more addition to mediation. It’s a working on your back. people looking for exer- excellent boundaries," people to keep that person circles and weights. up. The reason why this trouble than it’s worth. perfect combination of Muscle- strengthening and cises to recover from in your life. Ending SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 7 Shah Rukh Khan reveals Why Is Nani Making The why he loves getting older Same Mistake Again?

the cake. Natural star Nani is one of the most bankable stars in The 'Zero' actor expressed his happiness over receiv- the Telugu film industry. His films will get you a minimum of ing beautiful wished from his fans all across in a heartfelt 25 crores even if the talk is average. He mostly selects note on his Twitter handle. films that cater to all sections of the audience and more- "And a very heartfelt Thank u to everyone who is read- over, his films have a lot of entertainment. This has worked ing this. Every year I feel that this is the most memorable in his favor and brought him a lot of fame and market. birthday celebrations & every next year all your love makes But, like many other actors, Nani too has an obses- it bigger & more memorable. I must be the only person in sion over action films. He often tries them to get an action the world who feels happy getting older! Love u all," he hero image. But sadly, all such attempts bombed at the wrote. box-office. Films like 'Sega', Paisa' and 'Janda Pai Kapiraju' This year, Shah Rukh was on cloud nine when the were huge failures and put his career at risk. After getting a world's tallest and famous building, Burj Khalifa in Dubai couple of hits, he tried his luck again with 'Krishnarjuna was lit up with the name of the actor. It was indeed a treat Yuddham' and the result is the same. for the Shah Rukh's fans residing in Dubai. In the video, Now, he is coming up with his 25th film 'V' directed by people can be seen watching the fabulous fountain show Mohan Krishna Indraganti. He plays a negative role in this along with a song in the background from his movie 'Om film and the film's poster suggests that he will be seen in a Shanti Om'. complete action avatar. Nani's caption suggests there were Despite all such bad results, Nani is again touching will be a lot of violence in this action flick. the action genre with 'V'. Wonder what the result of this film On the work front, Shah Rukh has been away from is going to be like? the big screen for almost a year now as his last movie New Delhi: After receiving such overwhelming birth- 'Zero' was released in 2018. However, as per the media day wishes from his friends and fans all across the globe, reports, the actor has recently promised his fans for an Bollywood's romance king Shah Rukh Khan thanked his official announcement about his next project. Who Will Be The Leading well-wishers and considered him lucky to get older every A few days back, Shah Rukh appeared on American year. TV host David Letterman's talk show, My Next Guest Needs The actor who turned 54 on Saturday, shared a mono- No Introduction on Netflix, which garnered a lot of atten- chrome picture from his birthday celebrations while cutting tion, obviously! Lady In Pawan's Flick? By now, it is clear that Pawan Kalyan is acting in the Raghavendra Rao presents a science remake of 'Pink' which is produced by Dil Raju and Boney Kapoor. It will be directed by Venu Sriram and Trivikram is expected to make the necessary changes and pen the dialogues. But, the real question is, who will be the lead fiction thriller Bombhaat! actress in this film? Actor Sushanth Reddy garnered quite the attention By lead actress, we are not referring to the romantic when he appeared as one of the leads in Ee Nagaraniki interest of Pawan Kalyan but the women he fights for. As Emaindi. After a while, his second film Bombhaat is up for we know, 'Pink' is a legal drama where Amitabh Bachchan, release. Important updates in your mailbox Subscribe Ac- a famous retired lawyer takes up the case of Tapsee and tor Sushanth Reddy garnered quite the attention when he her friends and bring justice to them. Tapsee Pannu's char- appeared as one of the leads in Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi. acter was very well etched and her performance was quite After a while, his second film Bombhaat is up for re- brilliant. She got a lot of fame for this role. lease. Starring Simran and Chandini as the female leads, In its Tamil remake 'Nerkonda Paarvai', Sraddha the film is a science fiction thriller directed by Raghavendra Srinath ('Jersey' heroine) played Tapsee's part and she Varma (Bujji). Produced by Vishwas Hasurkar, the film is too got a lot of applause. This role has a lot of substance being presented by K Raghavendra Rao. Bombhaat has and requires an actress of good caliber to pull it off. So, almost been wrapped up and is gearing up for release who will the team choose amongst the younger bunch of pretty soon. The recently released first look of the film also heroines for Telugu remake? garnered a good response. Speaking at the release, di- rector Puri Jagannadh said, "This film is a culmination of Simran, Chandini and Makarand Deshpande play key young blood and the first look is impressive! Sushanth, roles in the film. I really hope this film does well at the box office." Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Sanjay Dutt look Bigg Boss Telugu Season 3: These two royal in Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat' Mumbai: Director Ashutosh Gowariker is all contestants get highest remuneration! set to unfold the saga of the Third Battle of Panipat with Varun Sandesh and Sreemukhi might have ended his upcoming magnum opus their journey at 4th and 2nd places but they get more money 'Panipat'. Starring Arjun than any other contestant, even the winner Rahul Sipligunj. Kapoor as Sadashiv Rao Important updates in your mailbox Subscribe Varun Bhau, the film recounts the Sandesh and Sreemukhi might have ended their journey events that led up to one of at 4th and 2nd places but they get more money than any the bravest battles ever other contestant, even the winner Rahul Sipligunj. fought in the history of India. Sreemukhi is the highest paid tv anchor after Suma and to The film also stars Sanjay leave everything aside and join Bigg Boss, the deal had to Dutt and Kriti Sanon in the compensate for the losses. So, she gets Rs. One crore for lead roles. staying in the house for 105 days, it seems. She might take Arjun took to his social some days off, meet everyone in the family and then think media handles to share the about the offers that will come her way to proceed further first character poster of the as a host/anchor/actor. Varun Sandesh will be going Siva film. The actor announced Balaji route say few sources. He will establish a business that the trailer will release of his own and then persuade career as an actor, it seems. tomorrow. Sharing the poster, Arjun wrote, Looking at the poster, based on the third battle of "Sadashiv Rao Bhau - Brav- Sanjay Dutt will be es- it's evident that Sanjay Dutt's Panipat. The director will be Watch: Kangana Ranaut starts prepping for ery Is To Stand For What saying the role of Afgan war- Ahmad Shah Abdali will making his comeback with You Believe In, Even If You rior Ahmad Shah Abdali. The prove to be a formidable this film after the debacle of Stand Alone. Panipat Trailer battle-ready Dutt is looking enemy to Arjun Kapoor's 'Mohenjo Daro' (2016) star- Out Tomorrow." fierce and menacing with a Sadashiv Rao Bhau. ring Hrithik Roshan and ‘Thalaivi’; learns Bharatanatyam in Manali full-grown beard accentuat- Pooja Hegde. Kriti Sanon will be seen Veteran actors Zeenat portraying the role of Arjun ing his look. He shared a Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut is leaving no stone unturned and is working hard to play the role of famous superstar Aman and Padmini Produced by Sunita Kapoor's wife Parvati Bai. poster of his character from turned politician Jayalalitha in biopic Kolhapure will also play a Gowariker and Rohit Describing her character, the film on his social media ‘Thalaivi’. pivotal role in the upcoming Shelatkar, 'Panipat' will hit she wrote: "Parvati Bai - A account with the the screens on December 6 The actor has gone skin deep for her caption,"Death strikes film. Ashutosh Gowarikar's True Queen Needs No upcoming saga, Panipat, is this year. character. As a part of prep for her char- Crown." where his shadows falls". acter, Kangana is learning classical In- dian dance form 'Bharatnatyam'. The 'Queen' actor is one such woman who believes in practicing until she doesn’t Aadar Jain is special to me, reach perfection. In a video posted by her team on Twit- ter, the ‘Manikarnika’ actor who is in confirms Tara Sutaria Manali, is seen performing the ancient Bollywood who made her classical dance which expresses various film itself...I am getting offers" Mumbai: Tara Sutaria aware of the fact that she announcement about being South Indian spiritual beliefs and religious the new kid on the Tara did not expect that possesses all the heroine a couple (Aadar and Tara) ideas. She is wearing purple-colored track Bollywood block is rumored life after her debut film 'Stu- qualities. "They have actu- that printed in an article pub- pants and a t-shirt as she sways with her to be linked up with Aadar dent of the Year 2' will ally, some of them. I can’t lished recently to this she dance instructor on the beats. Jain. The rumored couple change so drastically. "I name them though. I am very says, “I didn’t announce any- Watch the video here: are frequently captured in didn’t know how it will play happy about it. But as an thing. Yes we do spend a lot the camera of the Paps. So after student and so much of time together and we go ‘Thalaivi’ is all set to release in 2020 and also in her kitty is another film named 'Panga' which is releasing on actress one needs to pos- does this irritate Tara? media attention will be to restaurants and together January 24, 2020. sess certain qualities and as Also,Tara feels happy as given. I think it’s really nice, a star one needs to have we visit a few places as well.” she has received an open but it has really exceeded my certain qualities. An actor "I can only say, he is arms reception from the B- expectations too," she men- knows what qualities he/she special to me. We got to know Ranveer takes 'entertainer for hire' tag Town people. Read to know tions. needs to have? In fact you each other since last Diwali. can’t mix the two together. So yes, we are seen together An actor needs- dedication and photographed together. seriously, performs at Delhi wedding and hard work, also consis- We spend time together. I A series of videos that tent approach to your work am sure we shall be photo- Mumbai: Bollywood on being available for all have been put up by his fans moves in a black t-shirt with is needed." graphed together even in actor Ranveer Singh agrees his fans. kinds of social occasions, show glimpses of his perfor- Adding further about the future as we will be mov- that he is a complete ‘enter- from wedding to mundan. mance. The crowd applause On the work front, ing out together...we shall be tainer’ and the proof is his the star qualities Tara says, He captioned it as, ‘En- for him, as he grooves to Ranveer will next be seen "I don’t know the qualities seen eating at reastaurants tertainer for Hire. popular hits namely ‘Tattad in Kabir Khan directorial ’83. needed in a star .As I am not or visiting some places,” she ????Available for Tattad’ from Goliyon Ki He is essaying the role of ex a star and I will know some confirms.Tara Sutaria plays Indian cricket captain Kapil the mute character in her events, wedding, Rasleela Ram-Leela, more: day, maybe." budday party, ‘Aankh Marey’, ‘Kala Dev. The film also has Adding more she says, next soon to release film Deepika Padukone who is Tara is all praises for "The industry people have Coming back to paps 'Marjaavaan' opposite mundan ??’. It Chashma’ and ‘My Name Is we ask her if with her innu- seems like he has Lakhan'. playing his onscreen wife, Karan Johar as she quips, accepted me with their open Siddharth Malhotra. The film “Karan Johar has a good will arms and I am happy about merable photographs with is being directed by Milap taken the enter- In the video, we can Romi Dev and is slated to release on April 10, 2020. in the industry and people a it. I am quite grateful .The especially Aadar Jain does Zaveri.Lastly about working tainer tag seri- see the ace actor wearing she not gets Irritated with ously. The Simmba He will also be seen doing a like – “Dharma Productions.” last one year has been new with Siddharth Malhotra she bright orange western attire, He has created an empire and magical. The paps have link ups? She says, "I have says, "Yes, he is handsome actor was later with black diamond-shaped cameo in Rohit Shetty’s cop drama Sooryavanshi oppo- and who could ask for a bet- increasingly clicked me become immune to it and Sid and me didn’t know each spotted entertain- glasses. my parents too are immune site Akshay Kumar and Ajay ter launch. It helps all of us where ever they saw me." other but there was a lot recent clean-shaven look in ing guests at a wedding in In another video, he is and smile over it." Delhi on Sunday. Devgn which is slated to re- newcomers to be able to be Tara does not wish to spoken and written about us. Indian attire. He had put up showing off his energetic lease on March 27, 2020. recognized with our debut name people from Your take on official a humorous Instagram post

... 8 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2020 Aussie star Pat Cummins up for Not worth risking human lives for any game: FIFA president Infantino Leeds: GNS News playing IPL behind closed doors Agency, April 10 As coronavirus pan- Melbourne: GNS demic continues to wreak News Agency, April 10 havoc all across the globe, Australian pace bowl- FIFA president Gianni ing star Pat Cummins says Infantino said it is not worth he is prepared to play in the putting at risk any human life Indian Premier League be- for any game, competition or hind closed doors as it would league. restore a degree of "normal- "As our main priority, ity" into daily life during the our principles, the ones we coronavirus pandemic. employ in our competitions The 26-year-old ICC and also we invite to every- Test player of the year -- he one to follow, is health took 59 wickets in 12 Tests - comes first," Goal.com - told the BBC that it would quoted Infantino as saying. mean fans could at least "As much as I watch some live sport at emphasise it, it is not home. enough. It's not worth to put The IPL season was at risk any human life for any have been brought to a restart the competition if the is not safe 100 per cent. If postponed from March 29 game, any competition, nor standstill because of the situation is not safe 100 per you must wait a bit more until April 15 because of the any league. Everyone threat caused by the Covid- cent. time, we must do it. It is bet- pandemic, although the ex- answer to whether he would hadn't told anyone." "Then obviously retain- should have this clear in 19. "It would be more than ter to wait a bit more than their minds," he added. taking risks," he said. pectation is the tournament welcome playing in front of He was the pick of the ing the Ashes at Manches- Infantino also said that irresponsible to restart the will be either delayed again empty stands Australian attack as they re- ter late in day five would be All football leagues it would be 'irresponsible' to competitions if the situation or even cancelled should the "The first priority is tained the Ashes taking 29 another moment." lockdown in India be ex- safety but the second one is wickets in the five Test se- As for how he and his tended. getting back to normality. ries which ended in a 2-2 team-mates keep fit during Another problem for "It's finding that bal- draw. the hiatus, he said coach Cummins and his compatri- Justin Langer kept them on Leroy Sane spending 'lots of time' with ance. If that unfortunately "I have so many ots is there are restrictions means no crowds for a while favourite moments from the their toes. on Australians travelling then that's that but hopefully Ashes series," he said. "It's weird because you overseas. people can watch at home "There was a plan spend every day with the The two-month tourna- on television." boys and we haven't seen daughter amid coronavirus pandemic years in advance, I was in ment -- Cummins is con- Cummins's outstand- good form and fitness. anyone," he said. Frankfurt: GNS News tracted to the Kolkata Knight ing 2019 was recognised on "We've been contacting Riders -- is a huge revenue "To have a good series Agency, April 10 Wednesday when he was personally is great. each other via WhatsApp -- earner. named one of the five crick- (opener) David Warner is Manchester City's The Twenty20 compe- eters of the year by Wisden. "It's the one big event very vocal on his gym ses- Leroy Sane said he has not you really look forward to, been feeling bored at home tition is estimated to gener- "The first I heard about sions, his house looks like and I'm proud to get through and is spending lots of time ate more than $11 billion for it was a couple of months the Rocky 4 movie! five Tests." with his daughter amid the the Indian economy and in- ago," he said. "Justin Langer has volves cricket's top interna- Cummins, when asked coronavirus pandemic. "The award is held in been sending workout vid- tional stars like England's to select his best memories "My family and I are all high regard in Australia, I eos every day. Ben Stokes, Australia's of the series, shied away very well, thank you. I'm es- remember my dad and "Everyone's been en- David Warner and Indian from personal achievements pecially enjoying being able grandad talking about it. joying their time separately captain Virat Kohli. to the collective one. to spend lots of time with my but keeping in touch. "Of course -- whatever "It caught me off guard "In terms of moments, daughter. So I haven't really it takes to try and get cricket to get it but I feel very the two wins -– the first win "By the time we get been bored yet," DFB's offi- up and play those big events honoured and privileged to at Edgbaston, starting the back on tour we'll be annoy- cial website quoted Sane as safely," said Cummins in win it. I had to keep it quiet, I first Test match with a win," ing each other in person saying. rather than just over the he said. All football leagues phone." have been brought to a standstill because of the that after recovering from the want to jump straight back in step," he said. threat caused by the again, but rather take the time Ibrahimovic's return to training with Sweden's Covid19 and the players injury he did not want to "Lots of people were jump straight back in rather that my body needed. That's have been asked to stay at why I suggested that I should surprised but for me it was home during the crisis. he suggested playing for the logical first step to make; the youth team first. play for the youth team first Hammarby sparks rumours about future Sane, who suffered a so that I could get used to the that's what I planned to do ligament tear last year, said "After being injured for speed of the game step by from the start and what I told such a long time I didn't the coach," Sane added. Stockholm: GNS News Agency, April 10 AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to train- Magic Johnson hopeful NBA can ing in Sweden with Hammarby, the club he part owns, as the coronavirus crown a champion despite Covid19 pandemic continues to lockdown Italy, has fuelled Los Angeles: Magic speculation regarding his Johnson says if the NBA future. does resume this season it Italian newspaper will be without fans and the Gazzetta dello Sport re- players shouldn't have any ported the 38-year-old trouble adjusting on the fly Ibrahimovic will choose to playing in empty stadiums. against renewing his Milan The former NBA leg- deal which finishes at the end and part owner of the end of the season. Los Angeles Dodgers base- The Swedish outfit's ball team sees a glimmer of president Richard Von career with hometown club hope and said all it will take claimed the lives of nearly Ibrahimovic to train with Yxkull said the decision was Malmo before trophy-laden is one game for the players 18,000 people in the coun- Stockholm's Hammarby, a in the hands of the attacker spells with some of the to adapt to not having spec- try. side which he bought a 25- who played 116 times for his world's biggest outfits in- tators in the building. percent share in last No- country before retiring from Measures to fight the cluding Juventus, Barcelona outbreak in Sweden are vember. "Let's say the NBA international duty in 2016. and Paris Saint-Germain comes back without fans. lighter which have allowed Ibrahimovic started his before re-joining Milan in "It's about knowing how Once you play one game January. Zlatan sees his future and without fans you will adjust "LeBron is right, it is what he wants to do," Von NBA players to get full to not having fans there," sioner Adam Silver has not know exactly when that hard to play without fans," Yxkull told newspaper Johnson told American done wonderful job with the will be. He said Major said Johnson. Dagens Nyheter. broadcaster CNN on Thurs- NBA. League Baseball is now talk- "Those guys want to cheques on April 15 day night. ing about a May start. Earlier in April the "He wants to make see who is the world cham- Spanish, Italian, French and "We've all played our Los Angeles: NBA sure the players are safe But some health ex- pion. Listen, if they have a Dutch league winner said he None of the games whole life on the play- players will receive their full for more than a month at that before they come back. I perts have predicted that so- chance to go back and they have been canceled yet. grounds and pickup games wanted to stay in the game checks when the next pay- point. think sports will come back. cial distancing restrictions are all healthy, and they all after retiring. The playoffs were to begin without fans being there. So day for most of them arrives The league gave It is just a matter of when might remain in place for get tested, they will go back on April 18, and the losses basketball players will ad- "I want to learn some- on April 15 despite no teams the directive on will we make sure this virus much longer for fear of wors- to crown a champion. in revenue should the sea- just, trust me." is level, and not affecting the ening the health crisis. thing new about football, Thursday in a "They want to see who son either be shortened or whole country anymore. with a different angle. I will memo that was Johnson, who is also LeBron James said in is the best team in NBA. I am not finished could easily When those numbers drop contribute from the sidelines, obtained by The the former president of the early March that he cannot looking forward to seeing if reach hundreds of millions and stabilize sports will not on the pitch," he told Associated Press. Los Angeles Lakers, said ever imagine playing games the Lakers can win a cham- of dollars. come back." newspaper Svenska The league when professional sports in empty arenas. pionship." Dagbladet. Being paid in full now returns it will help the coun- Johnson says he does and the National also doesn't mean that things Ibrahimovic's last Milan try heal amid the Basketball Players will stay that way for players. appearance was the loss to coronavirus epidemic, Association has What the collective bargain- Three defendants in FIFA Genoa on March 8. which has so far killed over been in talks for ing agreement between the weeks about the 95,000 people worldwide, All football in Italy has league and its players de- including 16,600 Americans corruption probe plead not guilty been suspended due to the status of salaries games having been played scribes as a ``Force Majeure and just over 500 in Canada. coronavirus which has during the game's shutdown. Event'' _ the legal term for New York: Two former were charged on Monday "We need sports, espe- ning corruption probe sur- The last NBA games were unforeseeable circum- 21st Century Fox execu- with wire fraud and with cially in a time like this. But rounding FIFA, the world gov- played March 11, the day stances, such as an epi- money laundering con- Caged tigers only if everybody is safe," erning body that Utah center Rudy demic or pandemic _ could spiracy, while Full Play was Johnson told CNN. "Sports for soccer. Chandigarh, April 9 Gobert became the first still come into play. Per the also charged with racketeer- will come back, probably The Times are tough for sportspersons. With the coun- player in the league to test Collective Bargaining ing conspiracy. trywide lockdown hampering with their plans, they have positive for the coronavirus. without the fans first." former Fox Prosecutors accused Agreement, players could executives little idea about when they will get to train or how long will The pandemic will lead lose 1.08% of their annual The 60-year-old the defendants and co-con- they have to wait to compete again. to the delay of at least 259 Johnson made sports health Hernan spirators of bribing soccer salary for each game that is Lopez and While many are in the comfort of their homes, there regular-season games canceled. news himself in 1991, when officials to secure media and he revealed he has HIV. Carlos are others who are stuck in Sports Authority of India (SAI) through April 15, what would Most NBA players are marketing rights to soccer have been the end of the Martinez tournaments, using shell centres because the lockdown was imposed while they paid on the 1st and 15th of He said the NBA is not and Full were still in national camps. This has been the case with regular season. NBA Com- each month. The next sched- going to return until the companies and sham con- missioner Adam Silver said Play Group sulting contracts to hide the the Indian hockey teams. uled payment comes on May COVID-19 outbreak in the SA entered their pleas before earlier this week that no de- 1, and it remains unclear if US has stabilized and the tives and a South American scheme. The men’s and women’s teams were supposed to cisions about the rest of the sports marketing company U.S. District Judge Pamela go on small breaks when the lockdown was announced, those checks will be affected players can be properly Chen in Brooklyn at an ar- The charges were the season, including whether by the possibility of either tested. pleaded not guilty on Thurs- latest in a sprawling FIFA leaving them stuck in the SAI centre in Bengaluru. Train- play can resume, would oc- day to criminal charges in raignment conducted by ing was banned even as the camp was going on; and shortening the season or "There will be a right phone. corruption probe that U.S. cur before May. New York in the long-run- prosecutors unveiled in May now, due to social distancing norms, the players are not have it not resume at all. time," he said. "Commis- All three defendants allowed to even eat their meals together. 2015.

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