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PARLIAMENT MONSOON SESSION YSRCP govt to implement EWS quota Water disputes, SCS for upper castes in ‘open category’ figure high on agenda

SNV SUDHIR n VIJAYAWADA of YSRCP MPs In a major decision, the State gov- Naidu's 5 pc quota PNS n VIJAYAWADA ernment has decided to implement 10 percent reservation in educa- YSRCP MPs will have their hands tional institutions and govern- full when they enter Parliament for ment jobs for Economically was to placate Kapus the ensuing monsoon session that Weaker Sections among the castes is set to begin from Monday. in the ‘open category’. PNS n VIJAYAWADA form the government in the The ongoing dispute with The annual income limit for the state. over river Krishna eligibility to avail EWS quota has Months before the 2019 But after the government waters and implementation of also been enhanced to Rs 8 lakh. General Elections, the then N was formed, Naidu was silent promises made to the state under Orders in this regard were issued Chandrababu Naidu govern- for the good three years about the AP Reorganisation Act are late on Wednesday. ment had decided to split the the quota for Kapus and after some of the main issues that the The Jaganmohan Reddy govern- Centre’s sop of 10 percent they started protesting he YSRCP MPs will raise in the ses- ment has effectively reversed the N quota to open category castes started placating them. Later, sion. Chandrababu Naidu government’s among Kapus and other caste the TDP chief found an Though not publicly acknowl- and Chief Minister YS decision to split the Centre’s sop of groups. opportunity in Centre’s deci- edged, pressing for the disqualifi- Jaganmohan Reddy discussed the providing 10 percent reservation to The move was seen as an sion to give quota to castes in cation of rebel MP K Raghu Rama strategy to be adopted and issues the economically weak among the among Kapus and 5 percent to All the writ petitions and Public attempt to woo Kapus who the open category. Krishnam Raju is also high on the to be raised by the party MPs in open category castes between Ka- other castes for admissions into Interest Litigations (PILs) filed in were disgruntled in the state. Though the Naidu govern- priority list of the YSRCP MPs. Parliament. pus and other open category castes. educational institutions and initial this regard are still pending before Kapus, who are more in ment had sent the Kapu quota YSRCP senior leader V Vijaysai During the meeting held at the After enactment of The One appointments in the posts and courts and are yet to be disposed number after Backward Bill adopted by the state Reddy has already said they would camp office here on Thursday, the Hundred and Third Amendment services under the State govern- of. However, the state High Court Classes, are an important Assembly in the past to stage protests in Parliament if Chief Minister directed the MPs to of the Constitution of India, offi- ment. issued interim orders only in one vote bank for any political Centre, there was no Raju was not disqualified. raise Polavaram, privatisation of cially known as the Constitution Later, several writ petitions and of the writ petitions filed in pub- party to form the govern- response. The YSRCP will also reiterate the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (One Hundred and Third PILs were filed against the Naidu lic interest and to ensure that the ment. In the 2014 elections, But in a surprise move, the the demand for grant of Special (VSP), Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Amendment) Act, 2019, the then government’s decision challenging academic session and admission of with the help of actor-politi- Narendra Modi government Category Status to Scheme (RLIS), Naidu government had enacted the sub-categorisation of EWS students was not put to jeopardy in cian and Jana Sena chief had announced a 10 percent as per the promise made in Board Management (KRBM), two Acts bifurcating the 10 percent reservation into 5 percent for EWS the context of the litigation con- Pawan Kalyan and Naidu’s quota to EBC in open catego- Parliament. among other major issues pertain- EWS reservation providing 5 per- among Kapus and 5 percent for cerning the same. promise of giving quota to ry and Kapus in Andhra A meeting of the YSRC parlia- ing to the State in Parliament. cent reservation to the EWS among other open category them, Kapus had aligned with Pradesh also come under the mentary party was held on Economically Weaker Sections caste groups. 2 TDP which helped the party category. Thursday in which party supremo 2 Clear NREGS AP unveils policy to lift retail sector NGT sets up Committee to KRMB again directs TS GENCO pending dues by PNS n VIJAYAWADA examine Palamuru LI project to stop power generation Aug 1, HC tells The Andhra Pradesh government PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA on Thursday came out with the AP government 'Retail Parks Policy 2016-2021' The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) had with the objective of catalysing constituted a committee to examine the construction once again directed TS GENCO to stop using water PNS n VIJAYAWADA growth and providing thrust to of Palamuru Lift Irrigation Project undertaken by the from the projects on river Krishna common to two development of the retail sector in Telangana State government on the River Krishna and Telugu states to generate power. The AP High Court on the state. to furnish a report as to whether the ongoing con- "Telanagana State GENCO authorities are once Thursday set August 1 as the Through the new policy, the struction is compliant with the EIA notification and again requested to stop further release of water deadline for the State govern- State expects to attract new invest- other extant laws. immediately through Srisailam Left Power House, ment to clear pending MNRE- ments to the tune of Rs 5,000 crore On Thursday, an application was filed before the and as GA bills. in the retail sector by the year 2026. National Green Tribunal by farmers from it is agreed that quantum of water drawn for power If the government fails to This, the State expects, will cre- Rayalaseema region, Prakasam, and Krishna generation purpose is incidental to irrigation and clear the pending payments, ate 50,000 direct employment districts regarding the ongoing Palamuru Lift drinking water needs. It is therefore imperative to senior government officials opportunities in the retail industry Irrigation project. follow the water release orders issued by KRMB," would be summoned and an by 2026, according to Special Chief Senior counsel PS Raman, appearing for Gautam said KRMB's Member (Power) LB Muanthang. explanation sought, a bench Secretary (Industries, S Raman on behalf of the farmers, brought to the The latest directive from KRMB to Telangana headed by Chief Justice Arup Infrastructure and Investments) notice of the Tribunal that the Telangana State gov- comes days after Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Kumar Goswami said. R Karikal Valaven. ernment was going ahead with construction of the Reddy wrote to Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra The bench expressed anguish The new policy envisages giving industry. Valaven said a nodal officer irrigation project despite earlier undertakings that it Singh Shekhawat that KRMB has been biased in and also anger towards the a boost to organised retail trade in The policy will also encourage would be posted at each District would be limited only to supply of drinking water until favour of Telangana and has been ignoring the inter- government for not clearing the state, thereby increasing the skill development, create more Industries Centre to provide hand- Environmental Clearance was obtained. ests of Andhra Pradesh. the pending dues even after Gross State Domestic Product. employment opportunities for all holding services to retail park After hearing PS Raman, the Tribunal decided to The Chief Engineers of Andhra Pradesh Water repeated instructions from the The AP Retail Parks Policy is sections of the society involved in developers and retail enterprises in constitute a committee to examine the project and to Resources Department wrote to KRMB about the court. spurred by the Government of retail trade and strengthen the the parks. furnish a report as to whether the ongoing construc- 'illegal' usage of water by Telangana at least three India's reforms to attract Foreign existing unorganised retail sector, tion is compliant with the EIA Notification and other times on June 23, 29 and 30. However, Telangana 2 Direct Investment in the retail the Special Chief Secretary said. 2 extant laws. The matter was listed for August 29. has continued to generate power. TODAY Nilkamal, Pitti allotted Jindal gets 860 acres to set up steel plant ALMANAC n Month & Paksham: PNS VIJAYAWADA grated steel plant at Thammi- napatnam and Momidi villages. Ashadha & Shukla Paksha land in Kopparthy hub The Andhra Pradesh State govern- Accordingly, the proposal was Panchangam ment on Thursday allotted 860 placed before the State Investment Tithi : Shashthi 06:05 Saptami 28:33 PNS n VIJAYAWADA incentives, subject to the unit acres of land at Thamminapatnam Promotion Board meeting held Nakshatram : Hasta 26:37 achieving committed employment and Momidi villages of Chilakur recently, with the recommendations The State government on Thursday of 2,000 by April 2024. mandal in SPSR to of the State Investment Promotion Time to Avoid : Time to Avoid (Bad allotted land to Pitti Rail and As part of the package APIIC Jindal Steel Andhra Limited to Committee. After detailed discus- time to start any important work) Engineering Components Limited will allot 117.85 acres of land to the establish a 2.25 MTPA integrated sions, the Board has decided to allot Rahukalam : 110:45 am - 12:22 pm and Nilkamal Limited at "YSR unit in YSR Jagananna Mega steel plant. 860 acres of land to Jindal Steel Yamagandam : 3:36 pm - 5:13 pm Jagananna Mega Industrial Hub" in Industrial Hub, Kopparthy, YSR Jindal Steel & Power Limited Andhra Limited. Kopparthy of YSR Kadapa district. Kadapa district at a concessional (JSPL), part of the OP Jindal Group, The 860 acres of land that was Varjyam : 11:29 am - 1:02 pm The Government also announced rate of Rs 10 lakh per acre, against proposed to set up a 2.25 MTPA allotted to Jindal Group in Nellore Gulika : 7:31 am - 9:08 am a special package of incentives to the APIIC land cost of Rs 25 lakh integrated steel plant for manufac- was resumed from Kinneta Power both the companies. per acre, being the first of the five turing of TMT bars and wire rods Accordingly, the proposal was the name of the company to M/s Private Ltd (KPPL). The State gov- Good Time : (to start any important work) Pitti Rail and Engineering eligible early bird / anchor units with an investment of Rs 7,500 placed before the Secretaries Jindal Steel Andhra Limited, a ernment, a few months ago, accord- Amritakalam : 8:48 pm - 10:21 pm Components Limited has submit- coming up in the park during FY crore, excluding land cost. The Committee of the State government joint venture of the steel giant Jindal ed permission to APIIC to cancel Abhijit Muhurtham : 11:56 am - 12:48 pm ted a proposal to the government 2021-2022. Group has projected 2,500 direct on November 23, 2020 as per the Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) and the land allotment made in favour to establish a customised engi- Also, the government would and 15,000 indirect jobs over a peri- "Land Allotment Policy" for taking its sister concern M/s Nalwa Steel of M/s Kinneta Power Private neering products manufacturing give 100 percent reimbursement of od of four years and requested the a view on the allotment of land and Power Ltd, submitted revised Limited (KPPL) at Thamminapat- VIJAYAWADA facility with an investment of Rs 401 stamp duty, net SGST for eight government for allotment of 1,000 afresh to M/s JSPL. The committee DPR with revised layout for the nam and Momidi villages. crore and with a potential to create years. Besides this, investment to 3,000 acres in Nellore. recommended placing the pro- proposed 2.25 MTPA integrated The government also directed WEATHER direct employment for 2,000 peo- subsidy of 20 percent of Fixed The Group has a dominant pres- posal before the State Investment steel plant. APIIC to resume 840.76 Acres as Forecast: Thunderstorm ple. In turn, the company request- Capital Investment limited to Rs 10 ence in steel, power, mining and Promotion Committee (SIPC) and The Detailed Project Report per the APIIC allotment regula- Temp: 29 ed a special package of incentives. crore and also interest subvention infrastructure sectors with a total State Investment Promotion Board submitted by the Jindal Steel tions in vogue to make fresh allot- Humidity: 83% The Government, after careful at 5 percent per annum with a cap steel production of 11.6 MTPA and (SIPB) for allotment of 840 acres as Andhra Limited was evaluated by ment of the land for industrial Sunrise: 5:50 am examination of the decisions of the of Rs 1.5 crore per annum would having expertise in running inte- per the rate fixed by the Price the in-house consultants of APIIC development, as the project propo- Sunset: 06:54 pm State Investment Promotion Board, be extended. grated steel plants in Odisha, Fixation Committee of the APIIC. who then recommended an extent nent could not implement coal Current Weather Conditions extended a special package of 2 Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Subsequently, M/s JSPL changed of 860 acres of the proposed inte- based thermal power project. Updated JULY 15, 2021 5:00 PM VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 vijayawada 02 YSRCP govt to AP's Covid Nilkamal, Pitti Vja airport extended aggregate implement EWS... climbs up allotted land in... Continued from Page 1 incentives. Continued from Page 1 “One-third (33.33 per- by 2,526 Accordingly, the proposal runway functional PNS n VIJAYAWADA cent) of the initial appoint- Along with this, power cost of was placed before the State States like Telangana, ments in posts and ser- Rs 1 per unit for 5 years will Investment Promotion Board Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, vices under the State gov- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh's cumulative be reimbursed to the compa- meeting held recently, with the Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, ernment earmarked for coronavirus cases increased ny as well as logistic subsidy of recommendations of the State Rajasthan, Gujarat have EWS category shall be The newly extended runway at to 19.32 lakh as 2,526 posi- 25 percent of cost incurred on Investment Promotion already implemented 10 allocated to women among the Vijayawada International tives were added afresh on domestic transports limited to Committee. percent reservation in them. The one-third reser- Airport at Gannavaram came Thursday. With 2,933 recov- Rs 50 lakh per annum for five For the Nilkamal project, favour of Economically vation earmarked for into operation on Thursday eries in 24 hours ending 9 am years. APIIC will allot 105 acres at a Weaker Sections (EWS) women is horizontal. with Air India's flight from on Thursday, the total num- On its part, Nilkamal concessional rate of Rs 10 both in education and Persons seeking the bene- Delhi touching down. ber of cured patients went up Limited proposed to set up a lakh per acre, against the employment in conso- fit of reservation under The Airports Authority of to 18,93,498. Greenfield project to manufac- APIIC land cost of Rs 25 lakh nance with the EWS category shall obtain India (AAI) expanded the run- The gross toll touched ture furniture, mattresses and per acre, being the second of Constitution (One the necessary certificate way to 3,360 metres from the 13,081 as 24 fresh fatalities material handling products the first five eligible early bird Hundred and Third issued by the tahsildar earlier 2,286-metres. The run- were reported in a day, unit at YSR Jagananna Mega / anchor units coming up in Amendment) Act, 2019. concerned,” said the GO way expansion work included according to the latest bul- Industrial Hub at Kopparthy, the park during FY 2021- Some of the states have issued by Chief Secretary re-carpeting and strengthening letin. with an investment of Rs 486 2022. also formulated their own Aditya Nath Das. the existing runway and The state now has 25,526 crore and with a potential to The same package of incen- eligibility criteria as far as Meanwhile, the govern- extending it by another 1,074 to start international flights. likely to be announced soon- active Covid-19 cases, the create direct employment for tives offered to the Pitti Group admissions in educational ment also enhanced the metres, at an estimated cost of Air India is planning to intro- er than later. bulletin said. 2,030 people. This firm too has been extended to Nilkamal institutions and appoint- income limit from Rs 6 Rs 160 crore. duce direct services between Until now, the airport had East Godavari logged 404, requested a special package of too. ments in employment of lakh to Rs 8 lakh per With the extended runway Muscat and Vijayawada once a handled international services Chittoor 391, Prakasam 308, their State government are annum to obtain an OBC becoming operational, the air- week in the coming few days. only under Vande Bharat Krishna 269, West Godavari concerned. certificate. port authorities are gearing up A schedule in this regard is Mission. 235, SPS Nellore 210, Guntur 178, Kadapa 157 and Visakhapatnam 119 fresh Clear NREGS cases in a day. The remaining Over 40.31 crore AP unveils four districts reported less Water disputes, SCS figure... than 100 new cases each. vaccine doses policy to lift Prakasam reported six pending dues by... Continued from Page 1 to take back its decision to pending dues related to the more fatalities, Krishna five, Continued from Page 1 The bench, also comprising divest its stake in VSP," the project," Vijayasai Reddy said. Chittoor four, Guntur, SPS Justice C Praveen Kumar, was so far provided, Talking to reporters at the YSRCP leader said. Vijayasai Reddy said that retail sector... Nellore and West Godavari The bench said Principal hearing a batch of petitions end of the meeting, YSRCP He said the Telangana gov- Telangana state owes Rs 6,112 Continued from Page 1 two each, Anantapur, East Secretaries of the Panchayat Raj challenging the non-payment says Centre Parliamentary Party leader V ernment owed over Rs 6,100 crore in electricity dues to the Godavari and and Finance departments will of bills for the works undertak- Vijayasai Reddy said they crore in the form of electrici- AP government and the The government, he said, Visakhapatnam one each in be summoned if the payments en under the MGNREGS PNS n NEW DELHI would raise the issue of illicit ty charges. "The Centre's inter- YSRCP MPs would urge the would create a customised 24 hours. are not made by August 1. scheme during 2018-19. utilisation of Krishna water by vention would be sought to Union government to inter- facility on Single Desk Portal Over 40.31 crore COVID-19 the neighbouring Telangana prevail upon Telangana to vene and solve the issue, he for developers and retail vaccine doses have so far government for power gener- clear the dues forthwith," the said. enterprises to obtain all clear- been provided to states/UTs ation, depriving AP of water senior leader said. "There are some imbalances ances online in a time bound in the country and more for irrigation and drinking Vijayasai Reddy maintained in the National Food Security manner. More than 200 symptoms than 1.92 crore balance and needs. that they would not compro- Act due to which Andhra "Our government has unutilised jabs are still avail- The Andhra Pradesh gov- mise on the issue of securing Pradesh is suffering a loss. We decided to bring out the pol- able with them and private ernment has moved the Special Category Status to the will raise this issue and seek icy on Mega Retail Parks hospitals, the health min- Supreme Court urging it to state. "We have raised the justice," he said. given the advantage of AP for long Covid, reveals study istry said on Thursday. hand over the operation and issue with the Centre at least The senior leader said that being ranked as No. 1 in Ease In a statement, the min- maintenance of such projects, a dozen times so far and we they would demand to release of Doing Business. It offers PNS n LONDON diovascular and respiratory mated that one in seven peo- istry said 83,85,790 more including Srisailam and will continue to raise it. Also, the pending arrears of Rs immense potential to boost function tests. ple have some symptoms 12 doses are in the pipeline. Nagarjuna Sagar, to the Union all promises made to AP 5,056 crore related to ration the economy, develop the Patients who experience long The assessment should weeks after a positive test “More than 40.31 crore government. He said they under the Reorganisation Act, rice, MGNREGS arrears of Rs retail sector in a holistic COVID report more than 200 include neuropsychiatric, neu- result or almost 30 per cent of (40,31,74,380) vaccine doses would demand the Central 2014, have to be fulfilled," he 6,750 crore, approve Disha manner and create large- symptoms across 10 organ rological, and activity intoler- people 12 weeks after sympto- have been provided to Government to notify the said. Act and provide assistance scale employment," Valaven systems, according to the ance symptoms, they said. matic disease. states/Union Territories Tribunal's judgement on the The Rajya Sabha Member for development of infrastruc- said. largest global study to date of Given the diverse make-up In this long COVID cohort, (UTs) so far through all Vamsadhara project. said the Union government ture facilities in 17,000 layouts The state government 'long-haulers' published on of symptoms that affect mul- the probability of symptoms sources, and a further "We will raise the illegal pro- was yet to approve the revised being developed for the poor. would work with retail asso- Thursday. tiple organ systems, it is only lasting beyond 35 weeks was 83,85,790 doses are in the jects being constructed on cost estimates for the YSRCP leader in Lok Sabha ciations to encourage local The researchers created a by detecting the root cause that 91.8 per cent. pipeline. Of this, the total river Krishna by Telangana. . "We will P Midhun Reddy said they sourcing within AP through web-based survey designed patients will receive the correct Of the 3,762 respondents, consumption, including We will also demand that the raise the issue of investment would request the Centre to buyer-seller meets. to characterise the symptom treatment, according the 3,608 (96 per cent) reported wastages, is 38,39,02,614 Centre immediately notify the clearance of Rs 55,656 crore clear the Disha Bill passed by The Special Chief profile and time course in researchers. symptoms beyond 90 days, doses (according to data jurisdiction of Krishna River for the revised estimated cost the state Legislature, aimed at Secretary further said (prod- patients with confirmed or "While there has been a lot 2,454 (65 per cent) experi- available at 8 am Thursday),” Management Board," Vijayasai of the Polavaram project, enhancing the safety and secu- uct) distribution centres and suspected long COVID, who of public discussion around enced symptoms for at least the ministry said. Reddy said. which has been pending for 29 rity of women and children. warehouses would be treat- experience prolonged symp- long COVID, there are few 180 days and only 233 had More than 1.92 crore Referring to the months," he said. The YSRCP "We will raise several other ed as a service industry toms. systematic studies investigat- recovered. (1,92,71,766) balance and Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, MPs will also ask the Union issues related to the state," he under the new policy. With responses from 3,762 ing this population," said In those who recovered in unutilised Covid vaccine the Rajya Sabha member said government to release Rs said. The Logistics Policy pro- eligible participants from 56 Athena Akrami, a neuroscien- less than 90 days, the average doses are still available with the YSRCP was strongly 33,000 crore related to R&R Midhun Reddy said they posed by the government countries, the study, published tist at University College number of symptoms peaked the states/UTs and private opposed to its privatisation. works of the project immedi- would seek approval for set- would cover the required in the journal London in the UK, and senior at week two, and for those who hospitals to be administered, "We have already suggested ately. ting up Tribal University in initiatives for encouraging EClinicalMedicine, identified author of the study. did not recover in 90 days, the it said. various alternatives for turn- "This has been pending for Saluru constituency and setting up of world-class a total of 203 symptoms in 10 "Relatively little is known average number of symptoms The new phase of univer- ing the VSP around, instead of over 29 months now. We will would mention the effective warehouses on Public- organ systems, of which 66 about its range of symptoms, peaked at month two. salisation of COVID-19 vac- selling away the government ask the Centre to do this handling of Covid by the State Private Partnership basis, he symptoms were tracked for and their progression over Respondents with symp- cination programme com- stake. We will ask the Centre expeditiously and also clear government in Parliament. added. seven months. time, the severity, and expect- toms over six months experi- menced from June 21. The most common symp- ed clinical course (longevity), enced an average of 13.8 symp- Under the nationwide vac- toms were fatigue, post-exer- its impact on daily function- toms in month seven. cination drive, the tional malaise -- worsening of ing, and expected return to During their illness, partic- Government of India has symptoms after physical or baseline health," said Akrami. ipants experienced an average been supporting the Army man held for giving docs to ISI mental exertion -- and cogni- The survey was open to of 55.9 symptoms, across an states/UTs by providing them tive dysfunction, often called those aged 18 or over who had average of 9.1 organ systems. the vaccines. PNS n NEW DELHI after a 34-year-old vegetable that some sensitive documents Special Commissioner of brain fog. experienced symptoms consis- "For the first time this study supplier at the Pokhran Army related to defence establish- Police (Crime) Praveer Ranjan Of the diverse range of tent with COVID-19, includ- shines a light on the vast spec- Two persons, including an base camp was held for alleged- ment were being sent to the said at a press conference. symptoms, others included ing those with and without trum of symptoms, particular- Army man, have been arrest- ly getting sensitive documents neighbouring country through During the course of inves- visual hallucinations, tremors, positive SARS-CoV-2 test. It ly neurological, prevalent and Dattatreya ed under the Official Secrets from an Army man for money spy network. tigation, it was found that itchy skin, changes to the consisted of 257 questions. persistent in patients with Act for allegedly providing and providing them to the "We got input about the Army man Paramjit was the menstrual cycle, sexual dys- In order to characterise long long COVID," Akrami said. sworn in as classified documents to the Inter-Services Intelligence. involvement of one Habibur link man in the crime. He was function, heart palpitations, COVID symptoms over an "Memory and cognitive dys- Inter-Services Intelligence of The vegetable supplier, Rehman. Our team then con- earlier posted at Pokhran bladder control issues, shin- extended duration, analysis function, experienced by over Pakistan, the Delhi Police said Habeeb Khan, was picked up ducted a raid and arrested where he came in contact with gles, memory loss, blurred of survey data was limited to 85 per cent of respondents, Haryana Guv on Thursday. on Tuesday by the Delhi Police him from Pokhran after due Rehman who asked him to vision, diarrhoea, and tinnitus. respondents with illnesses last- were the most pervasive and PNS n CHANDIGARH The Army headquarters from Pokhran in Rajasthan, verification. Some secret doc- share the secret documents, the The researchers are now ing longer than 28 days and persisting neurologic symp- have confirmed that the doc- officials had said on uments were recovered from officer said. calling for clinical guidelines whose onset of symptoms toms, equally common across Bandaru Dattatreya took oath uments in question were clas- Wednesday. his possession and a case was Paramjit is currently posted on assessing long COVID to occurred between December all ages, and with substantial as 18th governor of Haryana sified in nature, they said. The Delhi Police's Crime registered against him under as a clerk at Agra Cantt, police be significantly widened 2019 and May 2020. impact on work," the scientist on Thursday, succeeding The development comes Branch received information the Official Secrets Act," said. beyond currently advised car- Previous studies have esti- said. Satyadeo Narain Arya, who has been shifted to Tripura. He was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High SC: Why aren't you repealing sedition law? 41,806 new Covid Court Ravi Shanker Jha in a simple ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here. PNS n NEW DELHI years and said: “We do not Venugopal, who was asked to Former Union Minister know why the government is assist the bench in dealing cases registered Dattatreya, 74, who was ear- Concerned over “enormous not taking a decision. Your with the case, defended the lier governor of Himachal misuse” of the colonial era government has been getting provision and said it be PNS n NEW DELHI The active cases comprise Pradesh, had been shifted to penal law on sedition, the rid of stale laws." allowed to remain in the 1.39 per cent of the total infec- Haryana in a recent reshuffle, Supreme Court on Thursday The bench said that it was statute book and the court India recorded 41,806 new tions, while the national while Arya had been trans- asked the Centre why it was not blaming any state or gov- may lay down guidelines to coronavirus cases, taking the COVID-19 recovery rate stands ferred to Tripura. not repealing the provision ernment, but unfortunately, curb the misuse. infection tally to 3,09,87,880, at 97.28 per cent, the data Punjab Governor VP used by the British to “silence” the executing agency misuses Senior advocate Shyam while the active cases increased updated at 8 am showed. Singh Badnore, Haryana people like Mahatma Gandhi these laws and “there is no Divan, appearing for the to 4,32,041, according to the Also, 19,43,488 tests were Chief Minister Manohar Lal to suppress freedom move- accountability”. Editors Guild of India, said Union Health Ministry data conducted on Wednesday, tak- Khattar and Deputy Chief ment. In a hearing, conducted that a separate plea has been updated on Thursday. ing the total cumulative tests Minister Dushyant Chautala Agreeing to examine the through video-conferencing, filed by the journalists' body The death toll climbed to conducted so far for detection were among those present on pleas filed by Editors Guild of the bench said that if a police challenging the validity of 4,11,989 with 581 fresh fatali- of COVID-19 in the country to the occasion. India and a former major officer in a remote village Section 124A (sedition) of ties. 43,80,11,958, while the daily general, challenging the con- “Mr Attorney (General), we Section 66 A of the wanted to fix a person then he the IPC and that plea can also An increase of 2,095 cases positivity rate was recorded at stitutionality of section 124A want to ask some questions. Information Technology Act can easily do so by using be tagged along with the pre- has been recorded in the active 2.15 per cent. It has been less CHICKEN (sedition) in the IPC, a bench This is the colonial era law and even after the top court set it such provisions. sent one. COVID-19 caseload in a span than three per cent for 24 con- RATES `/KG headed by Chief Justice N V the same law was used by the aside long back and observed: Moreover, said the bench, He said that besides chal- of 24 hours. secutive days, the ministry said. Ramana said its main concern British to suppress freedom “It can be compared to a car- there was very low percentage lenging the validity, the Guild Dressed/With Skin `160 was the "misuse of law" and movement. It was used by penter, asked to cut a wood, of convictions in sedition cases has also sought framing of Without Skin `260 issued the notice to the Centre. British to silence Mahatma cut the entire forest.” and these are the issues which guidelines to curb misuse. Broiler at Farm `132 The non-bailable provision Gandhi, Gokhale and others. “A factionist can invoke are needed to be decided. The bench was hearing the makes any speech or expres- "Is it still necessary to keep these types of (penal) provi- The CJI, on being told that fresh plea by former army offi- sion that “brings or attempts this in statute even after 75 sions to implicate the other another bench headed Justice cer, Major-General S G EGG to bring into hatred or con- years of independence?” asked group of people,” the CJI said, U U Lalit has been hearing a Vombatkere (Retd), challeng- RATES `/100 tempt or excites or attempts to the bench which also com- adding that if a particular similar plea which has been ing the Constitutional validi- excite disaffection towards the prised Justices A S Bopanna party or people do not want to fixed for further consideration ty of Section 124 A (sedition) VIJAYAWADA 519 Government established by and Hrishikesh Roy. hear a voice, they will use this on July 27, said he would take of the IPC on grounds that it HYDERABAD 590 law in India” a criminal Observing that the provi- law to implicate others. a call on posting of the mat- causes a "chilling effect" on offence punishable with a sion on sedition has been put The bench wondered at the ters and notify the date of speech and is an unreasonable VISAKHAPATNAM 557 maximum sentence of life to “enormous misuse”, it also continuance of the sedition hearing. restriction on free expression, RETAIL PRICE `5.19 imprisonment. referred to alarming misuse of law in statute book for last 75 Attorney General K K a fundamental right.

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VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 vijayawada 03 When in opposition, leaders lord TDP politburo slams Jagan, KCR; alleges water dispute is ‘artificial’ over government employees PNS n VIJAYAWADA The Politburo meeting of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), SNCN ACHARYULU presided by party national n HYDERABAD AP is no president and former chief stranger to minister N Chandrababu It's astonishing how similar Naidu, on Thursday dismissed political leaders - whether they political parties the ongoing Krishna water are from Telangana or Andhra flexing their dispute as a 'political drama' Pradesh, or from the Congress, being enacted by the Chief BJP, TRS, TDP, YSRCP or any muscles when Ministers of the two Telugu other political party - sound in Opposition. states for their narrow selfish when they are in the opposition interests. and speaking about govern- The YSRCP had The TDP Politburo con- ment officials and employees. often warned demned the 'artificial water With unfailing regularity, lead- officials of the disputes' being needlessly cre- ers of all hues tend to drag gov- ated by the two Chief Ministers ernment employees in their risk of crossing and advised them to sit togeth- other during the day. The the laws,” the TDP leader said. political battles. the line. Now er and talk in order to resolve issues regarding the “The AP Chief Minister Threatening officials has the issues amicably without Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation should initiate steps to bring become the norm, rather than the TDP is complicating the issue fur- Scheme, Palamuru Rangareddy down skyrocketing prices of the exception, when it comes to doing the same ther. and other projects should be essential commodities by opposition leaders trying to Addressing a press confer- lawfully settled in accordance reducing fuel prices,” make a point. Murmurs of ence at the party’s central with the Reorganisation Srinivasulu demanded. protest by employees' leaders office, former minister and promises,” he said. The other demands of the invariably fall on deaf ears. assigns any responsibility to TDP Politburo member Kalava The TDP leader asserted TDP Politburo included imme- During the separate any officer, that task has to be Srinivasulu said that the TDP that the previous N diate payment of the NREGS Telangana movement, carried out with due diligence was strongly objecting to the Chandrababu Naidu regime bills as per the orders of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi as long as it is not illegal or manner in which the AP and had the credit to have supplied courts. “It’s condemnable that (TRS) leaders tended to give unlawful. Telangana Chief ministers water to Rayalaseema by the government was causing serious warnings to the govern- He said that the government were causing harm to the March and April at that time the affected persons to commit ment officials. On some occa- the past warned officials, par- said that the government Former chief minister and employees should follow and interests of the farmers with by interlinking the Krishna suicide or sell away their prop- sions, the TRS leaders literally ticularly of the police depart- employees carry out orders TDP supremo N Chandrababu implement the orders of the their selfish and personal agen- and Godavari rivers successful- erties. As the people suffered manhandled government ment, that they would face the coming from the top, that too Naidu has been regularly cau- government which is elected by das. The common public and ly. “Whereas, YSR and Jagan heavily during the Coronavirus employees. music. He said that the party if only such orders are within tioning officials and police to the people. intellectuals everywhere were have only betrayed the back- pandemic, Rs 10,000 should be Now it is the turn of the cadre was taking note of the the ambit of rules and law. be "prepared for serious conse- Venkataram Reddy said if having doubts and suspicions ward Rayalaseema region by paid to the white ration card Congress. Newly-appointed officials harassing Congress Padmachary reminded that quences if they continue to any order or direction of the over why the two Telugu Chief compromising on its water holders and Rs 10 lakh ex gra- TPCC president A Revanth men. Uttam Kumar Reddy any political party in power is dance to the tunes of Jagan", government is in contravention Ministers were complicating rights while using it as just a tia for Covid deaths,” Reddy and his predecessor N said that all of them would be just a guest and custodian of the Chief Minister. of the rules and law, no officer the water issues even though vote bank,” he alleged. Srinivasulu demanded. Uttam Kumar Reddy have also taught a fitting lesson once the the people for five years. "It's Former minister and TDP and employee would be willing they were known for their “Comments by YSRCP lead- He said Rs. 20 lakh should kept the 'tradition' alive. Congress comes to power. not good for any political party national general secretary Nara to implement it. close friendship and cordial ers were creating doubts on who be paid to families of the vic- Revanth Reddy on Thursday BJP Telangana unit president to demoralise government Lokesh too warned officials A senior leader of govern- relations. is the Chief Minister of AP in tims who died due to warned officials that if they Bandi Sanjay has also threat- employees, especially threaten- that his party is recording all ment employees said "The Srinivasulu suggested that if their eyes, Chandrababu Naidu Government negligence. harass Congress workers when ened officials with "action" if ing them in public," he said. omissions and commissions Governors of both the Telugu they could not solve the water or Jagan?” Srinivasulu said. The TDP Politburo also the party is in the Opposition, false cases were booked against Andhra Pradesh is no of the officials and their atroc- states are from the BJP. In issues by themselves, K He said that the TDP demanded white papers on the they would face the music the party workers. stranger to political parties ities, and "would pay back Telangana, TRS is in power and Chandrasekhar Rao and YS Politburo demanded the gov- financial crisis, Rs. 41,000 once it comes to power. He also Telangana Government flexing their muscles when in their harassment with interest". the YSRCP is in power in AP. Jaganmohan Reddy should ask ernment to complete the crore accounting lapses, need- told the Congress cadre to Employees union honorary Opposition. AP Secretariat Employees In the Assembly, the Governors the Centre to convene the Polavaram project to its full less publicity expenditure and 'note down the names of offi- chairman A Padmachary said When it was in opposition, Association president K in their speech say, "My gov- Apex Council meeting imme- capacity in order to protect the also the “illegal arrests” of cials harassing the party that it was not good for any the YSR Congress Party had Venkataram Reddy said any ernment" as prepared by the diately. “There was a general rights of AP. “The YSRCP TDP leaders. “The people of activists' so that action could be political party to drag the often warned officials of the government employee acts State government even though feeling that the two Chief would have no right to contin- Andhra Pradesh were not able taken against them once the employees into their political risk of crossing the line. Now according to orders and rules. they belong to BJP. Obviously, Ministers were talking to each ue in power if it did not imme- to get sleep in view of the total Congress comes to power. battles. the main opposition party, the Speaking to The Pioneer, he the party does not matter, the other at night but making con- diately compensate and reset- collapse of the state economy,” Uttam Kumar Reddy had in Speaking to The Pioneer, he TDP, is doing the same. said if the Chief Minister government does." flicting statements against each tle the tribal evacuees as per Srinivasulu said. GREEN INITIATIVE Shahajadi Release fresh job notification or elected BJYM national face wrath of the youth: Lokesh secretary PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n HYDERABAD TDP national general secretary and MLC Nara Lokesh on Syed Shahajadi from Thursday demanded Chief Telangana was elected on Minister Y S Jaganmohan Thursday as the national Reddy to issue a fresh job cal- secretary of the Bharatiya endar with “genuine notifica- Janata Yuva Morcha tions” to fill 2.30 lakh govern- (BJYM). Right from child- ment jobs in accordance with hood, she was attracted to his grand promise made to the ideology of the saffron party. youth of AP at the time of the A post-graduate from 2019 election. Osmana University, she held Lokesh urged the jobless youth should also carry for- ment and created national several crucial posts in the youth not to be afraid of the ward their struggle with level records by laying CC student wing of the BJP- “false cases and fake threats” courage and without losing roads for over 25,000 km. A ABVP - from 2009 to 2018 from the ruling YSRCP lead- heart,” he said. Union Minister expressed sur- at the city, state and nation- ers. “Instead, they should wage Lokesh said that before the prise at AP's feat at that time. al levels. a united and fearless struggle elections, Jagan campaigned in The State inspired pride and She was ABVP Greater in order to counter the faction- every nook and corner of the held its head high. Now, AP Hyderabad unit assistant ist tactics of the Jagan regime,” state showing his party 'fan' has to bow its head in shame. secretary and worked twice he said. symbol but “now the same fan People from other states were as the executive of the ABVP “The TDP would hold a is being used by dejected youth expressing surprise how the national executive. She con- 'Nirudyoga Garjana' soon to hang themselves for lack of AP voters, who were known tested unsuccessfully from along with youth. Because of jobs”. for their intelligence, could Chandrayanagutta against MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu participates in the ‘Jagananna Pachatoranam - Vana Mahotsavam' programme that was the J-tax burdens, not even one “The Chief Minister elect a Tughlaq as their Chief MIM leader Akbaruddin in organised on Thursday at Gokanakonda village in Vinukonda Rural mandal as the chief guest. DWAMA PD Gajjala Srinivas private company dared to come demanded the previous TDP Minister,” Lokesh stated. 2018. She attracted Muslim to Andhra Pradesh in the past rule to give unemployment He said that lakhs of job woman voters and made Reddy, Assistant PD Gangavarapu Joseph Kumar, village arpanch Vallem Srinivasa Rao and villagers participated. two years,” the MLC alleged. allowance to 1.5 crore youth. aspirants across the State took Akbaruddin to sweat it out Addressing a meeting held Later, he has forgotten to cre- loans and joined coaching to win the election. on the CM's 'Jaadu Calendar' ate as many jobs for them. On classes believing that Jagan The BJP activists, includ- (‘magic’ calendar) here, Lokesh the other hand, false publicity would issue notifications for ing those from Chandrayana Drones used to drop seed balls in TS claimed that the YSRCP regime was launched that six lakh jobs filling 2.30 lakh government gutta, hail her appointment was making fake arrests of were created in the YSRCP two jobs. as the national secretary of PNS n MEDCHAL MALKAJGIRI GHMC zonal commission- Arikepudi Gandhi said that Yadav and others took part. TDP leaders since it came to years rule,” he alleged. Lokesh referred to his June the BJYM. er Mamata, Deputy commis- the method would help plant Later, Mamata along with power. Decrying the government's 28 letter to the Chief Minister Shahajadi set an example As part of the seventh phase of sioner Prashanti, Government saplings in more areas in less Arikepudi Gandhi inspected “Atchannaidu, Dhulipalla 'oppressive policies', Lokesh and threatened to intensify for the Indian youth to emu- the Harita Haram programme, Whip Gandhi, local corporator time using drones. the Vivekananda statue junc- Narendra, BC Janardhan asked whether the YSRCP the agitation along with lakhs late as a fire brand leader TS officials on Thursday dro- Narne Srinivasa Rao, former AMOH Chandrasekhar tion in Vivekananda Nagar Reddy, Kollu Ravindra and would dare to book false cases of youth if the government working hard to expand the pped seed balls in the vicinity corporator Ranga Rao laun- Reddy and SRP Satyanarayana, colony junction beautification others were sent to jail. But still against all those lakhs of youth does not release notification BJP in the oldi city of of the Ali Talab tank in Hyde- ched the planting of saplings Madhapur divisional president works being taken up at a cost they were fighting relentlessly if they waged a united battle. for 2.3 lakh jobs within the Hyderabad on a par with the rnagar of Serilingampalli. through seed balls. of the TRS Yerragudla Srinivas of Rs 11 lakh. without any fear. Likewise, the “The TDP focused on develop- one-month deadline. MIM. TS officials welcome demand to notify KRMB jurisdiction n Telangana irrigation department officials say Krishna waters share of both Telugu States has to be established first before limits set for the Board ML MELLY MAITREYI Telangana government has ft which was against the norms. accept it as it is blatantly illegal, tmc ft of water, they argue. n HYDERABAD been requesting the Centre in Moreover, Pothireddypadu they said. As the Centre did not real- the Apex Council meetings canal was sanctioned initially For any irrigation project, locate the water after bifurca- Notwithstanding the claims for reallocation of Krishna wa- for drawing 1,500 cusecs of two permissions are necessary tion, TS filed a petition in Supr- and counter claims aired by ters between TS and AP as water for – hydrological clearance from eme Court and at the sugges- ruling party leaders and Mini- they are now two different and another 750 cusecs was Central Water Commission tion of Union Jal Shakti Mini- sters of the two Telugu States States,” they said. The earlier added later by the Central and environmental clearance. ster in the Second Apex Coun- over the utilisation of Krishna allocation was made for undi- Water Commission taking the While TS says Pothire- cil meeting, it withdrew its peti- Waters for various lift irrigation vided Andhra Pradesh. sanctioned capacity to 2,250 ddypadu is illegal, AP argues tion from the Court to enable schemes and generation of On Thursday, Andhra Pra- cusecs. But in the 1980s, power generation is illegal. But the Centre set up a new Tribu- hydel power by Telangana gov- desh farmers filed a petition in Pothireddypadu canal was built the truth as established by the nal for allocation of Krishna ernment, officials of Irrigation the National Green Tribunal to draw 11,000 cusecs which Planning Commission is that water between AP and TS. Department in Telangana wait against the Palamuru-Ranga the Telangana irrigation the Srisailam project was con- Telangana also requested for for the designated authorities to Reddy Lift Irrigation project sources said was illegal. structed basically for hydel a time-bound plan and it has resolve the issue. and they said that it should be The canal was later expand- power generation. been submitting evidence to Sources in the Irrigation confined only to providing ed by the then Chief Minister Most importantly, Telangana support its claim for greater Department made it clear that drinking water. YS Rajasekhar Reddy to draw has been requesting the Centre allocation of Krishna water. they cannot get excited as the The AP government on 44,000 cusecs of Krishna water for its rightful share of Krishna “This is not a political issue media whenever a letter is Wednesday filed a petition in the KRMB protocols. It also The TS authorities said that The TS irrigation sources and take it to Rayalaseema waters and not the present but a highly complex and tech- written or a petition is filed by the Supreme Court against the wanted the apex court to give they have no objection for said that they were well with- region and now YS Jaganm- allocation of 299 tmc ft and 500 nical issue which should be the neighbouring State against Telangana government claim- directions to the Centre for notification of the KRMB juris- in their rights in drawing water ohan Reddy was doubling the plus tmc ft to AP as per the resolved by the experts and the Telangana government. ing that the latter was depriv- notifying the jurisdiction of the diction but water allocation has from Srisailam project for hydel capacity of Pothireddypadu for award given in 1980s. A major- Centre logically and rationally,” “Water disputes are a com- ing its rightful share in Krishna KRMB and take operational to be first made between the power generation at the 805 ft Rayalaseema LI project. It now ity of Krishna basin –68 per- sources said. Moreover emi- plex issue to be resolved based water by generating 100 per- control of interstate irrigation two States to establish the eli- water level and while AP want- proposed to tap water at 800 ft cent – is in Telangana and it nent lawyers are representing on various parameters and the cent hydel power in violation of projects. gibility of share for each State. ed the tapping point above 854 level and Telangana cannot should actually get 500 plus AP and TS. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 vijayawada 04

Property Ryots stage road blockade row: Man killed by for paddy arrears, 150 held 3 brothers PNS n KAKINADA vans. An altercation took place PNS n KADAPA Farmers’ unrest seems to be between the farmers and growing in East Godavari, the Amalapuram town CI Bajilal In a gruesome act, three home district of Agriculture when the farmers raised anti- men killed their younger Minister Kurasala Kannababu. police slogans. A farmer was brother over a property The district has been simmering injured in the scuffle. dispute at Gollapalli in with anger by the farming com- Satyanarayana, a farmer, who led Brahmamgari Matham munity for the past few days. the protest, said that it was not mandal of Kadapa dis- While the farmers in Ainapuram fair for the government to buy trict on Wednesday decided to declare a crop holiday paddy from them and not pay the night. on Wednesday, those from the money. He alleged that the gov- According to police, Common man begins to feel entire Amalapuram region rose ernment had sent the police to four of the five sons of in protest against the government arrest the farmers for demanding one Bomma Subba on Thursday. payment of the money for paddy Reddy settled in Tense moments were wit- procured from them. Gollapalli while the pinch of fuel price hike in EG nessed for some time during the Another farmer Kumpatla youngest one was in day when farmers staged a rasta Satyanarayana, wondered how Kuwait. The family PNS n KAKINADA 107.92 paise and 99.69 paise APSRTC had not increased the roko on the National Highway at the farmers would survive if the owned 4 acres of land. per litre on Thursday. Auto bus fares. All other transporta- the Amalapuram Red Bridge in government diverted all the While 3 acres of land was The Covid-19 pandemic has charges have been hiked due to tion charges were raised due to East Godavari district demand- money to welfare schemes. “No shared amicably, a dis- impacted almost all spheres of the increase in diesel and the fuel price hike. Therefore, ing that the government release government will survive if the pute had arisen when the society, dealing a blow to petrol prices. Vegetable prices travelling in auto rickshaws too arrears for the paddy procured farmer sheds tears,” he warned. one of the son Bommu the people. Rubbing salt in the have also risen as transporta- had become expensive, he from them. While the Ainapuram farmers Shubha Krishna Reddy, wound, skyrocketing petrol tion charges have increased. added. A large number of farmers of Konaseema declared a crop who was cultivating the and diesel prices have crippled Speaking to The Pioneer K Eventually, the rent of trac- from villages in the Konaseema holiday, now the entire remaining 1 acre, the lives of common people. Appalaraju, a man who lost his tors used by farmers to plough region took to the road and Konaseema farmers are angry refused to share it with Corona 1.0 and 2.0 had a job as a private teacher and is fields was also increased. This raised slogans against the govern- with the government for the his brothers. severe impact on the people of presently selling fruits on had shown its impact more on ment. The farmers complained paddy arrears. Shubha Krishna all districts in the State, push-carts in Kakinada, said cultivation, said Jillella Prasad, that they had not been paid for Reddy’s three elder prompting the government to that upper middle class fami- an agricultural worker from their paddy for two months and brothers living in impose a curfew to contain the lies put their cars aside and Sahapuram. that now they did not even have Gollapalli attacked him pandemic. The mobility of started using bikes. Those who Meanwhile, tea, which was the money to start farming oper- Farmers declare crop holiday in 2,000 acres with sticks while he was even daily wage labourers has ride bikes were preferring RTC sold at Rs 5 until Wednesday ations in the current Kharif sea- PNS n asleep on Wednesday been restricted in the district, buses. As the schools remain at a roadside tea stall, was son. midnight. Shubha forcing farmers depend on closed, he was forced to sell priced at Rs 10 on Thursday. Jana Sena Party (JSP) and Farmers belonging to Tholeru and Krishna Reddy died on machines. fruits on the roadside, he Also, the prices of all vegeta- Telugu Desam Party (TDP) sup- Padamatipalem villages in the spot due to severe Private teachers have been lamented. bles are above Rs 40 per kg. ported the farmers’ agitation. mandal of West head injuries. confined to their homes for While are about 40,000 Saladi Venkanna, who runs Traffic on a stretch of several kilo- Godavari district staged a protest Srilekha, the over a year-and-a-half. The autos, 60,000 two-wheelers a roadside tiffin cart at Karapa, metres on the highway came to on Thursday and declared a crop deceased's wife, was also governments have been raising and one lakh cars across the recalled that the government a standstill. Despite the road holiday in an extent of about 2,000 seriously injured as she the petrol and diesel prices district, tractors, goods vehi- had provided financial assis- blockade by the farmers, none of acres. The paddy fields have been tried to resist the attack. without any thought. With cles, lorries, other transport tance of Rs 1,000 per family the officials from Revenue and submerged due to heavy rains for She was admitted to this, the prices of essential vehicles and taxis account for last year to the people as they Civil Supplies Department the last four days. The seedlings RIMS Hospital, Kadapa. commodities too have started another two lakh. About 800 were confined to homes due to reached the place to listen to the were totally submerged in the water Her condition is said to rising. While the middle class RTC buses are plying and over the Corona effect. However, no farmers. accumulated in the fields due to silt money by the government for fields and encroachment of drains be critical. are managing to pull on, the 300 petrol bunks operating in such initiative was taken this Police personnel, deployed by in the drains. Even a minor shower paddy purchased from them is said is the main reason for their The police registered a daily wage labourers are find- the district are catering to year, he said. Amalapuram DSP Y Madhava is causing inundation of the fields to have exacerbated the problem. problems. They demand immediate case and started an ing it difficult to make both these vehicles. He urged the government to Reddy, arrested about 150 farm- due to encroachment of drains. In The farmers alleged that illegal attention of the authorities and swift investigation into the ends meet. Cheerla Srinubabu, an reduce the prices keeping the ers and took them away to addition to this, the non-payment of ponds in the middle of the crop action in clearing occupied drains incident. Petrol and diesel prices in employee of a small private survival of the common man Sakhinetipalli police station in East Godavari district stood at company, said that luckily the in mind. Motorised tricycles distributed A TOURIST’S DELIGHT Withdraw Circular No. 172, PNS n Minister for Women Taneti demand UTF and parents Vanitha has said that motorised tricycles are very PNS n BHIMAVARAM Murthy led the protest pro- useful to the physically chal- gramme in Bhimavaram. lenged. Members of the AP United Speaking on the occasion, he Addressing a function after Teachers’ Front (APUTF), peo- said that it was not right to sep- distributing tricycles here on ple’s organisations and parents arate primary education which Thursday, Vanitha said provid- protested against the State gov- serves as foundation of education ing battery-operated motorised ernment's implementation of for the students. tricycles to the differently abled educational reforms to separate He questioned the government was commendable. Classes 3, 4 and 5 from primary as to how eight-year-old Class 3 She said special camps were school through Circular 172 and students could go to a high organised in Eluru, , merge them with a nearby sec- school 3 to 6 km away from the , ondary school. village. and Bhimavaram areas in the In response to the call given by He said the reforms the State district to identify the benefi- Mishra said that the vehicles and the District Collector for the State committee of UTFs, government wants to implement ciaries. Of these, 172 beneficia- should be used carefully. Steps their efforts in providing bat- protests were organised in West are against the Right to Education ries were identified in Eluru would be taken to provide tery-operated motorised tricy- Godavari district, Bhimavaram, Act. constituency, 110 in some more vehicles for the cles to the physically chal- Palakoderu and Kalla mandal. UTF district secretary Ch Rajahmundry constituency needy, he added. lenged. The agitators later handed over Pattabhiramaiah, State councillor and 341 in Narasapuram con- Dendulur MLA K Abbaiah Joint Collector Padmavati High tidal waves at Uppada beach in U Kothapalli mandal are drawing tourists from across the East Godavari district. A large memorandums to Tahsildars and Chintapalli Kumara Babji, CITU stituency. Chowdhury congratulated and other officials were pre- number of people were seen flocking to the beach on Thursday to see the surging waves as well as experience the cool sea MPDOs. leaders B Vasudeva Rao, SFI District Collector Kartikeya Eluru MP Kotagiri Sridhar sent. breeze and the thrill of light showers. UTF State secretary B Gopi and KVPS leaders participated. APCPDCL official placed New police chiefs of Prakasam, Heinous crime: Man repeatedly under suspension West Godavari assume charge PNS n ONGOLE rapes, impregnates minor daughter PNS n ONGOLE/ELURU APCPDCL PNS n ONGOLE girl went to the house of her Executive Engineer M Mallika Garg took over as the grandparents, they found out Bhaskar Rao has been placed new SP of on In a continuing spree of rapes what had happened and lodged under suspension for alleged- Thursday. On the occasion, the rocking Prakasam district, one a police complaint. ly being responsible for the district police officers wel- such heinous crime came to light SI Madhava Rao said that the audio of abusive language comed the new SP with guard on Thursday. In this case, a man girl was presently pregnant and used against Darsi MLA of honour. The SP later said allegedly repeatedly raped his had been shifted to hospital for Maddishetti Venugopal's that she was happy to be the minor daughter and impregnat- medical examination. The brother Sridhar to be aired on district SP and that maintain- ed her. accused fled into the nearby for- an electronic channel and ing peace and security in the According to Bestavaripeta SI est area to evade arrest, he added. the social media platforms. district was her priority. Madhava Rao, a family lives far State Women's Commission According to sources, the Meanwhile, APCPDCL Later, she paid tributes at the away from the village in Chairperson Vasireddy Padma orders suspending the EE employees suspect that Darsi ‘Martyrs' Stupa’ on the premis- Baleswarapuram in the mandal. responded to the case by direct- were issued on Wednesday MLA Maddishetti Venugopal es of the District Police Office. Sometime in January, 2021, the ing Prakasam District Women's night for allegedly tarnishing might have put pressure for ASP Ravichandra was pre- girl's mother went to a neighbour- Commission member the image of the State-owned the suspension of Bhaskara sent on the occasion. ing town to fetch ration, and her Tammishetti Ramadevi to visit power distribution compa- Rao. Meanwhile, Rahul Dev Godavari district as part of reg- working in the district, giving father, who was under the influ- Tammishetti Ramadevi, member of the girl at Markapur Area Hospital. ny. The EE will be under sus- The employees demanded Sharma took over as the West ular transfers and said the high priority to finding solu- ence of alcohol at the time, sex- State Women's Commission (SWC), Ramadevi said the minor girl pension until further orders. that it was not appropriate to Godavari district SP in Eluru maintenance of law and order tions to women's issues. On the ually assaulted his 15-year-old speaking to the media at Markapuram would be shifted to a care centre The sources said Bhaskar hold EE solely responsible for on Thursday. as well as security of women in occasion, police officials con- daughter. on Thursday. and provided medical help. She Rao complained to his supe- the incident and that a full The new SP thanked Chief the district were his priority. gratulated the new SP. Later, The SI said the girl had been said that the accused would be riors about the audio of the investigation be carried out Minister YS Jagan Mohan He said that the implemen- the SP made a courtesy visit to raped several times and was daughter, she dialled Phone No. severely punished. MLA's brother Sridhar abus- into the incident. Bhaskara Reddy and State DGP Gautam tation of women's laws would District Collector Kartikeya threatened to be killed, if she dis- 100 and the police rushed to the She was accompanied by ing him but the department Rao is said to be an honest Sawang for giving him the be strictly enforced with the Mishra and Eluru Range DIG closed it to others. Recently, place and reprimanded the father. ECDS Officer Aruna Kumari officials ignored him. officer in APCPDCL. opportunity to work in West coordination of the officers KV Mohan Rao. while her father was beating the The SI later said that when the and others. TAKING STOCK Cotton yarn industry in a spin as Covid-19 hits exports PNS n GUNTUR metric tonnes of yarn per day. The are from other states and they are lost Rs 1,500 crore in the form of textile sector has collapsed under not coming to work regularly due electricity subsidy, trade taxes, The cotton yarn industry in the the devastating effect of the first to Covid-19 crisis. This has result- GST and interest subsidy on State has been hit hard by the and second waves of Covid-19. ed in the reduction in production bank loans. He appealed to the Covid-19 crisis with exports to Normally, the yarn made in AP is capacity. He also said that the government to release them other states coming to a standstill, exported to West Bengal, industry owners are also facing immediately. He said that an resulting in financial difficulties , Tamil Nadu and difficulties in transporting every appeal to this effect was made to to those dependent on it. In Gujarat. However, due to the bale of cotton purchased from Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan addition to this, the co-operation irregular services by the trans- CCI from time to time. Reddy. of the Central and State govern- port sector, the spinning mills AP Spinning Mills Association He urged the government to ments has been nominal. Even the have stockpiles of products in president Lanka Raghurami take all measures and cooperate Cotton Corporation of India crores. Reddy urged the State govern- during the pandemic crisis to sus- (CCI) is not of much help to yarn Honorary president of the AP ment to support the yarn indus- tain the yarn industry. He also industry owners. Spinning Mills Association, try in these hard times of pan- demanded that the Central gov- District Collector Vivek Yadav inspecting a ward secretariat in Guntur city on The State has a total of 120 Danda Prasada Rao, said that all demic. He said that for the last ernment provide a better price in Thursday. spinning mills producing 7 lakh the workers in the spinning mills seven years, the yarn industry has the market for the yarn. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 nation 05

Maha Cong leaders meet Guv; P S Sreedharan Pillai takes COVID-19 patient attacks doctor with INDIA complain against Centre oath as Goa Governor saline stand in Maha's Alibaug; booked CORNER delegation of leaders from the Maharashtra S Sreedharan Pillai on Thursday took 55-year-old coronavirus patient undergoing ACongress called on Governor Bhagat Singh Poath as the Governor of Goa, Atreatment in a government-run hospital at Koshyari on Thursday to submit a memorandum replacing B S Koshyari, who was Alibaug in Maharashtra's Raigad district allegedly highlighting the problems faced by the common holding the additional charge of the state attacked a doctor with a saline stand after the latter man because of the “anti-people” and “anti- along with Maharashtra. Chief Justice of asked him not to remove his oxygen mask farmer” policies of the Central government. the Bombay High Court Dipankar Datta repeatedly, police said on Thursday. This incident Congress leaders, who were part of the administered the oath of office to Pillai took place at the Alibaug Civil Hospital's COVID-19 delegation led by state unit president Nana in the morning at the Raj Bhavan, where ward in the early hours of Wednesday, they said. Patole, cycled from Hanging Gardens in Malabar Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was also Doctor Swapnadeep Thale suffered injuries in the Hill to Raj Bhavan to register their protest present. Koshyari had been holding the incident and was hospitalised for treatment, a against the hike in fuel prices. In its additional charge as the governor of Goa police official said. “The patient had been memorandum, the Congress stated that at least since August 2020 after the transfer of undergoing treatment at the hospital since the last 98,000 jobs were lost and the income of 97 per cent of families was reduced during the Satya Pal Malik from the post. Talking to four days. During his round, the doctor asked the patient not to remove his oxygen mask COVID-19 pandemic. "When people were struggling to survive, the Central government reporters after the swearing-in ceremony, the chief minister welcomed the new governor and again and again. However, the doctor's instructions annoyed the patient,” he said. Later, hiked the prices of fuel, LPG cylinders, edible oil and food grains," it said. The party went on said that his guidance would be sought on different issues related to the state. Pillai was when the doctor was sitting on a chair, the patient came from behind and started hitting him to say that despite the threat of COVID-19, the vaccination policy has been a failure, and serving as Governor of Mizoram before he was shifted to the coastal state. Assembly on his head with a saline stand, the police official said. The doctor received injuries in the many centres had to be shut down in Maharashtra due to shortage of vaccine doses. elections in Goa are due in February 2022. incident and was admitted to the same hospital, he added. Centre asks states to analyse ‘Unprecedented’ the way UP controlled 2nd wave: PM Kejriwal pitches infra need under Covid ECRP PNS n VARANASI PNS n NEW DELHI for Bharat Ratna Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the Uttar The Centre on Thursday asked for Sunderlal Pradesh government for its han- states and union territories to con- dling of the Covid crisis and said duct a quick gap analysis for var- Bahuguna the way it had controlled the sec- ious infrastructure components ond wave of the infection was under the Emergency COVID-19 PNS n NEW DELHI "unprecedented". Response Package and stressed on The prime minister, who effective advance preparations Chief Minister Arvind arrived at his parliamentary con- for efficient clinical management Kejriwal on Thursday sought stituency in the morning, also of the infection. that the country's highest appreciated the Yogi Adiyanath- The Union health ministry civilian award, Bharat Ratna, led government for working with reviewed preparations under the be given to noted environ- a development oriented approach recently approved Rs 23,123 crore mentalist Sunderlal rather than one based on corrup- "India COVID-19 Emergency Bahuguna posthumously. tion and nepotism, and bringing Response and Health Systems The environmentalist, in rule of law in the state. Preparedness Package (ECRP): known for his pioneering role The prime minister inaugurat- Phase II" with health secretaries in the chipko movement in ed and laid the foundation stones an era when there were problems and daughters know they will not and senior officials of all states and Uttarkhand, died on May 21. of multiple development pro- in tackling diseases such as be spared," Modi said. UTs through a video conference. Kejriwal said he will write jects worth more than Rs 1,500 encephalitis. "Another important thing the The Cabinet approved the new a letter to Prime Minister crore at the IIT-BHU ground. "And this (Covid) is the biggest government today is not run scheme for financial year 2021-22 Narendra Modi in this Later, he inaugurated the problem the world is facing in 100 through corruption and nepotism on July 8. regard. He made the remarks International Cooperation and years. It is the biggest pandemic, ('bhrashtarchar aur bhai bhati- This package aims to acceler- enable expeditious approval and gen availability and strengthening Guidelines and support of remu- at an event at the Delhi Convention Centre-Rudrakash, and hence efforts made by Uttar jawaad') but through develop- ate health system preparedness for sanctioning from the Union gov- home and village, community neration and incentives to these Legislative Assembly to pay constructed with the Japanese Pradesh to tackle the corona are ment ('vikasvaad'). Therefore, in immediate responsiveness for ernment, the health ministry said isolation centres and Covid care human resources for health condolence to Bahuguna. assistance. commendable." UP, the benefits of schemes are early prevention, detection and in a statement. centres were highlighted during under the ECRP-II may be Saplings were planted and Describing the efforts of the Modi, who is on a one-day visit reaching people and new invest- management with a sharp focus They were advised to conduct the meeting. leveraged by states effectively in a portrait of Bahuguna was government in combating to the city, said the last few ments and opportunities of on health infrastructure develop- a quick gap analysis for various The final year MBBS students, the times of need, the Centre unveiled at the event. The COVID-19 as "commendable", months had been very difficult for employment are increasing," he ment, including paediatric care infrastructure components under UG interns and PG residents may said. chief minister noted that the prime minister said Uttar humanity. added. and with measurable outcomes. the second phase of the be utilised under the supervision It was also pointed out that pro- Bahuguna was known all over Pradesh's population is more "But Kashi along with UP Stressing that Kashi is emerg- During the review meeting, Emergency COVID-19 Response of the faculty as per the National curement of drugs for effective the world and every moment than a dozen big countries but faced such a big problem with full ing as a major medical hub for states and UTs were guided on Package (ECRP), including their Medical Commission Guidelines Covid management is an essen- of his life inspires people. the way “it has controlled the sec- strength. Even during difficult “Purvanchal” (eastern region), he policies and guidelines from the IT infrastructure readiness. for providing services of mild tial component of ECRP-II; guide- Started by Bahuguna at ond wave of coronavirus and times, Kashi has shown it does said medical treatment for which Union health ministry on differ- The focus on the need for Covid management through tele- lines on procurement and buffer the foothills of the Himalayas stopped its spread is unprece- not stop, nor does it get tired." people had to go to Delhi and ent aspects of Covid management, ramping up test, track, treat and consultation, the states and UTs stocks have already been shared in 1973 in Uttarakhand, then dented". The state government also Mumbai earlier are now available which would help them in isolate strategy, requirement for were told. with states, which may be adopt- a part of Uttar Pradesh, the Earlier, even minor problems came in for praise for the law and here. strengthening their healthcare scaling up testing capacity, addi- Similarly, final nursing grad- ed for this purpose. Chipko movement was a for- assumed monstrous proportions order situation. Speaking on development infrastructure to streamline tional beds, including for paedi- uates may be utilised for full- Guidance can be tweaked to est conservation movement due to the shortage of health facil- "There is rule of law in UP works in Kashi in the past seven COVID-19 response. atric care and makeshift hospitals time Covid nursing duties at local needs and states must come in India. It later became a ral- ities and the lack of willpower, he today. Mafiaraj and terrorism, years, he said it is marching The states and UTs were in sub-district levels, ensuring government facilities under the up with their own assessments lying point for many environ- said. which were once out of control, ahead on the development path requested to send their expendi- availability of critical drugs, test- supervision of a senior faculty as based on stocks and costs mental movements all over The people of Uttar Pradesh, are now controlled by law. while maintaining its original ture proposals at the earliest to ing kits and PPEs, enhancing oxy- per the Indian Nursing Council involved. the world. the prime minister said, had seen Criminals who dare to eye sisters identity. Kamal Nath Sikh man alleges Muslim NHRC for CBI probe Draft rules issued to ensure meets Sonia into West Bengal ease of using drones in India Gandhi wife, in-laws forcing him PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI ministry stated. to convert; moves court No pilot licence will be Congress leader and former post-poll violence The Ministry of Civil Aviation required for micro drones (for Madhya Pradesh chief minister PNS n CHANDIGARH the woman proposed mar- has issued draft rules to ensure non-commercial use), nano Kamal Nath on Thursday met riage. He initially refused the PNS n KOLKATA ease of using drones in India drone and for R&D (research Congress president Sonia A Chandigarh-based Sikh proposal as he belonged to a on the basis of "trust, self-cer- and development) organisa- Gandhi amid speculation over man has filed a civil suit in a different religion while she Asserting that the situation in tification and non-intrusive tions, the draft rules men- his future role in the party. local court here, seeking direc- was a Muslim. West Bengal is a "manifestation monitoring", an official state- tioned. Nath's name is doing the tions for restraining his wife But after she assured him of law of ruler instead of rule of ment said on Thursday. Drone corridors will be rounds for a bigger role in the and his in-laws from alleged- that she would never create law", an NHRC committee prob- The number of forms to be developed for cargo deliveries revamped Congress organisa- ly forcing him and his minor any hurdle in his religious ing alleged incidents of post-poll filled to operate drones in the and a drone promotion coun- tion. son to convert to Islam. feelings and values, they violence in the state, in a report country have been reduced to cil will be set up to facilitate Nath has been a veteran of The court of Civil Judge solemnised the marriage placed before the Calcutta High six in draft ‘Drone Rules, 2021' drone-friendly regulatory the party and shares good ties (Junior Division) Rasveen according to Sikh rituals in Court, has recommended a CBI in comparison to 25 forms import clearance, acceptance regime in the country, accord- with senior party leaders Kaur on Wednesday issued 2008 at Amritsar. probe into "grievous offences mentioned in the Unmanned of existing drones, operator ing to the draft rules. including those part of the notices to defendants on a The plaintiff alleged that like murder and rape". Aircraft System (UAS) Rules, permit, authorisation of R&D The last date for public to group of 23 leaders who had complaint filed by the 36-year- from the day one of their mar- The committee, which was investigation and these cases 2021, it said. organisation and student submit their comments on the written to the Congress chief old man and fixed July 20 as riage, his wife and his in-laws formed by the National Human should be tried outside the state," The UAS Rules, 2021 came remote pilot licence, it said. draft rules is August 5. seeking the organisation's over- the next date of hearing. started forcing him to profess Rights Commission (NHRC) the report, submitted before the into force on March 12 this No flight permission will be The draft rules also stated haul. In a civil suit filed through Islam. chairman on a direction by a five- court on June 13, said. year. The Drone Rules, 2021, required up to 400 feet in green that there would be no restric- The former chief minister's counsel Dixit Arora, the man When his in-laws contin- judge bench of the high court, A bunch of PILs filed before once notified, will supersede zones and up to 200 feet in the tion on drone operations by meeting also comes ahead of the said that he was Sikh by reli- ued to force him to profess also said that these cases should the high court alleged that peo- the UAS Rules, 2021. area between 8 and 12 km foreign-owned companies reg- Monsoon session of Parliament. gion while his wife and his in- Islam, he decided to stay away be tried outside the state. ple were subjected to assault, The fee, in the draft rules, from the airport perimeter, the istered in India. Nath shares good relations with laws were Muslim. from them and shifted to "The spatio-temporal expanse made to flee homes, and proper- has been reduced to nominal draft rules stated. Digital sky platform will be leaders of some opposition par- The plaintiff through his Delhi where he stayed for of violent incidents in the state of ty were destroyed as a result of levels and de-linked from the The draft rules have also developed as a business-friend- ties. counsel submitted that he four years from 2008 till West Bengal reflects the appalling post-poll violence in Bengal. size of the drone, the statement prescribed easier process for ly single-window online sys- Nath had also recently met met his would-be wife in 2008 2011.He later shifted to apathy of the state government "This was retributive violence said. transfer and deregistration of tem. Sharad Pawar at his Delhi res- in Chandigarh. He was work- Amritsar where he stayed for towards plight of victims. by supporters of the ruling party The draft rules have also drones. "There will be minimal idence, after the NCP chief ing as a store in-charge of a four years. "The committee has recom- against supporters of the main abolished the requirement of “The draft rules have been human interface on the digital met some opposition leaders jewellery store while the In 2012, his wife gave birth mended that grievous offences opposition party," the NHRC various approvals, including built on a premise of trust, sky platform and most of the amid talk of the formation of woman was working as a sales to a boy. His in-laws started like murder, rape, etc should be committee said in its scathing certificate of conformance, self-certification and non- permissions will be self-gener- a larger opposition front girl at the same store. trying their best to convert handed over to the CBI for remarks. certificate of maintenance, intrusive monitoring,” the ated," the draft rules added. against the BJP. After they became friends, their child to Islam, he alleged. Alcohol drinking PM Modi pays linked to over Terrorist activities key factor of instability in Afghanistan: SCO homage to 62K cancer cases PNS n NEW DELHI China, Pakistan, Russia and other State authorities, and call for their Afghanistan in becoming a coun- member countries of the eight- early cessation. We note that the try free of terrorism, war and Kamaraj PNS n NEW DELHI As the Taliban makes rapid nation grouping carried out a activity of international terrorist drugs. advances across Afghanistan, the detailed deliberation on the dete- organizations remains a key fac- "We urge all parties involved in PNS n NEW DELHI Alcohol consumption was asso- Shanghai Cooperation riorating security situation in tor of instability in that country," the conflict in Afghanistan to ciated with 62,100 or five per cent Organisation (SCO) has said the Afghanistan as the US withdraws the SCO said. refrain from the use of force and Prime Minister Narendra of newly diagnosed cancer cases activities of terrorist outfits its forces from the country. The meeting of the foreign actions that could lead to desta- Modi on Thursday paid last year in India, according to a remained a key factor of instabil- The SCO also reaffirmed its ministers took place under the bilization and unpredictable con- homage to Congress stalwart study published in The Lancet ity in the country and called on all position that there is no alterna- framework of the SCO- sequences in areas along K Kamaraj on his birth Oncology journal which shows parties concerned to refrain from tive to settling the conflict in Afghanistan Contact Group. Afghanistan's borders with SCO anniversary, saying he dedi- alcohol use is on the rise in the actions that could lead to unpre- Afghanistan through political "We are deeply concerned by member states," it said. cated his life to national country. Globally, the researchers dictable consequences. dialogue and pitched for an inclu- the growing tension in "The SCO member states con- development and social found that more than 740,000 or The SCO also called for sive Afghan-led and Afghan- Afghanistan's Northern Provinces firm their readiness to further empowerment. four per cent of new cancer cases increased cooperation of all inter- owned peace process, a position caused by the increased concen- develop cooperation with A former chief minister of in 2020 may be attributed to alco- ested states and global organisa- that is similar to that of India's. tration of various terrorist, sepa- Afghanistan in combating secu- erstwhile Madras State, now hol drinking. The study estimates tions under the central coordinat- In a joint statement following ratist and extremist groups. We rity challenges and threats in the Tamil Nadu, Kamaraj was a that men accounted for 77 per ing role of the UN for the "stabil- the meeting, the SCO condemn consider it important to step up region, above all terrorism and key organisational leader of cent (568,700 cases) of alcohol- isation and development" of the ongoing violence and terror- joint efforts by SCO member drug-related crime in all their the Congress and played a associated cancer cases, com- Afghanistan. ist attacks in Afghanistan and par- states to counter terrorism, sepa- forms and manifestations, and to crucial role in the elevation of pared with women, who At a meeting in Tajikistan's cap- ticularly expressed concern over extremist groups in the northern violence and terrorist attacks in ratism and extremism," the SCO jointly confront 'double stan- first Lal Bahadur Shastri and accounted for 23 per cent of cases ital Dushanbe on Wednesday, the increasing concentration of provinces of the country. Afghanistan, whose victims are said. dards' in addressing these tasks," then as prime (172,600). the foreign ministers of India, various terrorist, separatist and "We condemn the ongoing civilians and representatives of The SCO also offered to assist according to the statement. minister. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Why it is necessary Testing times The Kanwar Yatra, a potential COVID-19 super-spreader, is a tricky issue for the UP CM to control population PRAFULL GORADIA t is now the turn of the Kanwar Yatra to test the relations between the judiciary and the executive and that of the Centre and the States. The Yatra has the potential to In the last 120 years, the planet’s population has quadrupled. At some Ibe a COVID-19 super-spreader like the Kumbh Mela ended up being. A tussle is emerging on the Uttar Pradesh Government’s insistence on holding the pilgrimage point in numbers, we must halt this human multiplication this year, even if as a limited-edition show. For Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, it is a toss between allowing the Yatra in violation of safety protocols and banning a Hindu ttar Pradesh has a lit- tle over seven per cent religious event with Assembly elections close by. The Yatra draws millions of people, of India’s land area, especially the youth, and from the countryside. It is a strong polariser, given the reli- but 17 per cent of the Ucountry’s population. In other gious current it generates in the Hindi belt. The fact that a senior police officer show- words, the State’s people live ered petals on the yatris some years ago — he now occupies a top position in Lucknow cheek by jowl. The second — shows the State’s sanction to the event. It also comes when the Yogi Government largest State, Maharashtra, in has just recovered from a spate of criticism over the comparison, has 9.3 per cent of the country’s land area and only initial handling of the second COVID wave. Yogi sub- 9.28 per cent population. Unlike sequently asserted that the Government had man- UP, no other State in the coun- aged to bring the situation under control and reduced try has such an adverse man- the positive cases to a trickle. He may be wanting land ratio. Chief Minister Yogi to test the efficacy of his Government’s prepared- Adityanath has apparently ness during the Yatra, if the Government’s ongoing realised the adversity of the sit- preparations are any indication. uation and has taken action in the form of a proposed law As far as Centre-State relations go, Yogi finds which, in a sense, amounts to himself facing both Prime Minister Narendra Modi hum do hamare do. A family and Home Minister Amit Shah on the Yatra issue. planning law was brought in by Indira Gandhi in the 1970s for Modi has recently cautioned against mass congre- the entire country. In principle, gation of people. Shah’s Ministry has asked the States to shed complacency and her proposal did not provoke take steps to control crowding. No doubt, the Yatra will figure when both Modi and any great protest; actually, none at all. Its implementation by her Yogi meet during the former’s visit to his Varanasi constituency on Thursday. However, bureaucracy, being somewhat a situation appears to be developing between the judiciary and the State executive ham-handed, drew opposition, over the Yatra. The Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognisance and issued a which was muted because the Emergency was in force. When notice to the UP Government over its decision to allow the Yatra. Interestingly, the campaigning for the 1977 gen- order comes on the same day as an observation by another Bench of the court, in eral elections began, protests by another context, that the judiciary should not interfere in the domain of the execu- the Hindus in UP, where I spent (decency) or tamaddun (cul- the country. service sector et al. All this tive as per the principles of separation of power. It is to be seen if the UP Government’s a fortnight to observe the elec- ture)? Despite all their pre- On the one hand, many of would require more invest- tioneering, broke out. cautions, many a boy was vic- us are crying aloud about a ment to vastly increase the reply to the notice runs along the same lines. For, in April, the Yogi Government One Shyamlal Tiwari, who timised. change but none of us feels skills required. I suppose all approached the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court order for declar- was kind enough to join my To offer a quick glance at anxious about a change in cli- this is possible, but it would ing lockdown in five cities in the State, saying it was not within the judiciary’s juris- friend Raju and I in the course the world situation, today the mate resulting in, from time be a long journey. Population of the morning at Prayagraj planet has 8 billion people, to time, a failure of crops and, control certainly is a much diction to order a lockdown. The apex court granted an interim stay. The Government (then Allahabad) happened to which since 1900 AD has thereby, food shortages. I feel easier and quicker process. thereafter ordered the lockdown, but after the panchayat elections were completed. tell us that he was a 56-year-old grown from 2 billion. In other it is essential to insure our- The other path just described Can the State Government afford to use the logic of the judiciary’s jurisdiction in its widower with four children. words, in 120 years, the plan- selves schematically against a would appear a pipe dream to Yet, the police dragged him to a et’s population has quadru- THE WAY drop in food production. On many. reply to the SC’s notice? On the other hand, can an issue of greater public good or nasbandi (sterilisation) centre pled. At some point in num- an average, an animal yields What is not a dream is a national disaster supersede jurisdictional issues? and forced him to undergo a bers, we must halt this human UTTAR PRADESH a kilo of meat by eating what climate can do to coun- vasectomy. Later, Tiwari took us multiplication. I remember approximately nine to ten tries. With this stupendous to a colony where mainly our Prime Minister saying IS GOING, LEAVE times of vegetarians. Non- increase in world population, PICTALK Muslims resided. That was an that India can enjoy a popu- ALONE vegetarian food, therefore, is we occupy, more or less, the experience; the protests were so lation dividend. He was right, clearly a huge drain on the same land area. We cultivate vociferous. There were quite a provided the young Indians of EDUCATION, planet’s flora and fauna. For about the same area of land. few ladies who said that never today are able to become people of the world to turn Is it surprising that the climate again would they vote for the truly educated and realise THERE WOULD BE vegetation is to economise on is changing towards the Congress. The party did not their potential. To educate the amount of food con- unpredictable? The earth is even know that our Holy and empower so many people NO SPACE TO sumed directly or indirectly. getting warmer. Imagine parts Prophet has ordained us to would be a Herculean task. EVEN STAND Uttar Pradesh is one of of Canada are experiencing bring forth more children. The The way UP is going, the lesser industrialised States 50°C temperature. As a result, Congress regime’s Government leave alone education, there BEFORE LONG. in the country. Its Chief the sea level would rise and servants chased their young would be no space to even Minister feels that it is the drown the coastal areas of sons to force them to undergo stand before long. Already, ALREADY, THERE Government’s duty to fill up many a country. Our neigh- nasbandi. In order to protect there live about 10,000 people the lacuna and thus create a bour Bangladesh has been them, the womenfolk would per sq km and yet on televi- LIVE ABOUT bigger base for increasing predicted to lose to drowning get up at 3 am, cook what they sion, Opposition spokesper- 10,000 PEOPLE employment and, at the same 17 per cent of its coast in could and send the boys away sons have been asking time, enlarge the economy by about 30 years. with their food into the fields whether Yogi has a “commu- PER SQ KM increasing the GDP. This can (The writer is a well- and farms for the day, and not nal” motive of introducing be achieved either by control- known columnist, an author come back till after dark. Tell us this two-child law. In fact, we ling the population or finding and a former member of the sir, they said, is this a hukumat should all get together and the wherewithals for creating Rajya Sabha. The views (Government) with any tehzeeb spread this initiative across new industries, more tourism, expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE

MISSING CHEER, ENTHUSIASM AT TOKYO The new Health A warship floats past the Dvortsovy drawbridge during a Naval parade rehearsal in St Petersburg, Russia PTI Sir — For the first time in the history of Time to scrap the sedition law Minister is Olympics, no fans will be allowed at the treading on the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for late July and climate activist Disha Ravi was booked for sedi- same path as his early August. A COVID emergency has tion for her support to farmers’ protests is still predecessor. That Monsoon joy been declared in Tokyo. Sadly, the fastest fresh in our memory. Harsh treatment was meted is sad. man and woman in the world will get to the out to Stan Swamy (it claimed his life) because Though it comes with a host of maladies, the finish line without the spectators’ applause he was accused of seditious activity. The Congress leader and cheer. defender of human rights became a casualty to — P Chidambaram rainy season rejuvenates all living things alike It is sad that the opening parade of the sedition law. nations, where the smallest to the largest The chilling effect of the sedition law and the Israel should his monsoon season gave Delhi a Lagaan moment. The clouds hovered above contingent wave their flags with pride, will fear of being booked under it is the raison d’e- abide by the for a while. People celebrated in anticipation but then the clouds dissipated with- turn their heads and look at empty stands. tre for retaining it in the IPC. Naturally, it scares peace agreements The impact of COVID-19 on sports varies hief Justice of India NV Ramana has raised people when they are charged under Section 124- it has signed out a single drop. The citizens cursed the IMD which had claimed that the mon- T from region to region. India had to suspend the question whether the sedition law, which A of the IPC, dealing with the offence of sedition. with Palestine to soon would arrive two weeks early. It arrived two weeks later. The Met department even a fanless IPL due to the second Cis a colonial legacy, is necessary after 75 The law that the British used to punish freedom advance a serious is doing all it can to convince us that its weather model is good, though it is one of COVID wave while Euro 2021 took place years of Independence. It’s a question that we fighters is now being used to punish those who political process. the most delayed monsoons in two decades. It does- amidst roaring audiences. Japan has vac- as a nation need to answer with some urgency. refuse to sing paeans to the ruling dispensation. cinated only 15 per cent of its population. To drive home the extent to which the sedition To be disaffected with the Government of the day Palestinian Prime Minister n’t matter much for Delhi whether it rains or not since Sarah Gilbert, who helped develop the law is (and can be) misused, the CJI has com- is a legitimate right in a democracy. Still the IPC — Mohammed Ishtaye the city has hardly any agricultural land to call its own. Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine, was given a pared it to a “saw in the hands of an overzeal- equates “disaffection towards the Government” People have enough water for their plants and other standing ovation at the Wimbledon recent- ous carpenter”. Many people have had to suf- with sedition. Mental health is needs. But rain is an emotional thing, especially after ly by a large number of unmasked people. fer after being falsely charged under the sedi- As pointed out by the CJI, the conviction rate really simple and One wonders what is the purpose of sports tion law. They are too many to count, the bulk in sedition cases is negligible. We now draw the really complex at a hot summer. Sipping tea and enjoying pakodas as without spectators and enthusiasm? of which are activists, political dissenters and hope that it is now only a matter of time before the same time. rain lashes your neighbourhood is what every Delhiite True, Olympics means setting new journalists. Recently, sedition charges were the country’s top court rules the sedition law When it comes to looks forward to every monsoon. The less fortunate, records, breaking old ones, achieving slapped on Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan and unconstitutional and strikes it down. mental health, the worst attitude you can have is excellence, entertainment and solidarity. We Lakshadweep filmmaker Ayesha Sulthana. How G David Milton | Kanyakumari of course, pray for it to stop lest their shanties are will miss the excitement and thrill at the ‘chin up’ or ‘I am fine’. washed away. Interestingly, the season comes with Tokyo Olympics. problems of its own. It brings a host of diseases such Venu GS |Kollam which can be more severe than the second. undertrial prisoners, an 84-year old man Actor Both the Government and general public with frail health was picked up and made — Shruti Haasan as dengue, chikungunya, malaria and typhoid. The have to play an important role in tackling an accused on charges that were not even KANWAR YATRA IN UTTARAKHAND, UP waterlogging makes Delhi look like Venice, though it’s a degenerated version. The this crisis. examined by any court. (‘An august requiem Hernan, your traffic goes haywire, roads cave in, trees fell down; yet we love our monsoon. Sir — The Uttarakhand Government It would be in public interest if the UP for Father Stan Swamy’, July 15). story reached me. must be lauded for cancelling this year Monsoon is the mating season in the animal kingdom. Though we humans have Government can show a similar gesture as Inspiringly, even as his health deterio- It seems crazy Kanwar Yatra, an event that draws 120 lakh allowing such events to take place is inim- rated inside the prison, the priest’s thoughts to me that you stretched it to the full year, yet there is something emotional and romantic about devotees from different parts of India. ical to people’s health and lives. It is time to and prayers were always with co-prisoners. have been record- it. Monsoon rains fill every heart with a longing and desire. Careers have been Earlier, super-spreader events like the learn valuable lessons and exercise restraint In fact, Swamy even told the court that he ing my goals. built on rain songs in the film industry. The filmmakers have exploited rain to the Haridwar Kumbh had aptly demonstrat- to curb the onset of the third wave. It can didn’t expect to live long and wished to die ed how dangerous it is to throw caution cost the country dearly. At present, disallow- amongst his people in Ranchi. But distress- hilt. It is sensuous, seductive and engrossing to watch on the big screen. What is to the winds, which was well document- Argentine football player ing such large gatherings is the best way to ingly, even his simple request could not be — Lionel Messi Rajesh Khanna without ‘Roop tera mastana’? Or the classic appeal of ‘Pyar hua ed to have claimed several lives owing to keep the virus at bay. met by our judicial system. It is outrageous ikraar hua’ that had Raj Kapoor at his best, holding an inverted umbrella. Monsoon the callousness of both the Government Vijay Singh Adhikari |Nainital that for his age and ill-health, Swamy was The party is work- and the citizens. put in prison in the first place, and that too ing on a formula might have been late this year but it has arrived. We would have three wet months The recent spate of tourists thronging until it finally recedes in September. These months would give you a lot of things during the time of the pandemic. Stan to appoint two hill stations without following necessary FR STAN SWAMY’S DEATH IS MURDER Swamy’s death is a judicial murder in which working presidents. to cheer and crib about. The electricity cuts would be rampant but the cool breeze COVID-appropriate behaviour also high- Sir — The death of tribal rights activist every agency of the criminal justice system Elections will be would lighten up your mood. You would get stuck in traffic often but the air qual- lights that people have become careless. It Father Stan Swamy as an undertrial prison- is complicit. is naive to assume that the virus will not fought under the er in the Bhima-Koregaon violence case has Ranganathan Sivakumar |Chennai leadership of the Chief Minister. ity would improve. Social media would be inundated with grievances but nothing replicate. Moreover, the Prime Minister has led to widespread indignation across the would change. We have learnt to live like that. We have learnt to take things as already asked the public to remain extra cau- country. It is highly unfortunate that in a Send your feedback to: Punjab Congress in-charge they come, with the rain or without it! tious ahead of the imminent third wave, country where the jails are overflowing with [email protected] — Harish Rawat VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN Visit of the Delimitation PREVENT THE THIRD WAVE NOW Commission to J&K ANIL GUPTA In a large country like India, shuttering down businesses may not be the smartest strategy; faster vaccination is Ignoring the Commission's fixed mandate, local parties raised superficial and irrelevant issues the Commission could neither address nor resolve

he successful completion of the all-party meeting held by Prime KUMARDEEP BANERJEE Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi has rung the bell for the ven on February 4, when the active COVID-19 caseload was Tresumption of the political process in at its lowest, the government was repeatedly advising COVID Jammu & Kashmir. Modi told the atten- Eappropriate behaviour, including masking, social distancing, and dees: “Our priority is to strengthen grass- vaccination. Nearly five months after living through one of the worst roots democracy in J&K. Delimitation has nightmares, people’s carele ssness seems to have not changed at to happen at a quick pace so that polls can all. I spoke to a couple of friends who run hotels in hill stations around happen and J&K gets an elected govern- Delhi and they shared a horror story. Most of them, while happy ment that gives strength to J&K’s devel- opment trajectory.” Both he and Home about the spurt in tourist in flow, are looking at an early revival of Minister Amit Shah appealed to the par- a year-long,dried-up business but are equally horrified with how peo- ties to participate in the delimitation ple seem to have for gotten that the pandemic is far from over.If process. that is not enough, the Prime Minister has also warned the tourists The delimitation has been necessitat- and nonessential travelers to maintain caution. The onus is on the ed consequent to the reorganization of the citizens to prevent a third wave. Meanwhile, some State governments, state into two union territoriesunder the despite facing the brunt of the pandemic, have opened the flood gates J&K Reorganization Act, 2019 (referred to as the Act) which also increased the for the annual carnival of devotees who collect holy water from the number of assembly seats by seven to a and return by foot, bikes, and music-blaring trucks. The event total of 90 seats. The J&K Delimitation Commission came into existence under provisions of Part V of the Act, passed by both houses of Parliament in August 2019. The delimitation is to be based on to the UT to interact with politi- Interestingly, none demanded the sub-regions does not get dented” is Census-2011. Political parties and social cal parties, social organizations, reservation of seats for women. full of deceit. Let alone sub-regions, organizations have since woken up from and the Deputy Commissioners of It is not difficult to fathom the was the NC ever fair to the Jammu deep slumber.The Delimitation all 20 districts. However, instead of logic behind the statement of and Ladakh regions? This sudden Commission started immediate action. providing inputs to the Peoples’ Conference Chairman change of heart is nothing but a To begin with, the response of the Commission, the political parties when he said that land, desert, political gimmick. Kashmir-based political parties has been THE MANDATE IS and some social organizations stones donot need representation Similarly, the Congress demand lukewarm to the extent that three asso- used the occasion to appeal to their and population be the sole crite- for restoration of full statehood has ciate members of the Commission UNAMBIGUOUS vote banks or for political jugglery. ria for the delimitation. It is the no relevance. Going beyond the belonging to the National Conference AND THAT IS TO Ignoring the Commission’s fixed urge to continue with the Kashmiri Commission’s mandate, it carries no (NC) announced a boycott of the body. DELINEATE 90 mandate, they raised superficial hegemony which was drawn by the logic as far as delimitation is con- They claimed that they are against the Act TERRITORIAL and irrelevant issues the Kashmiri leadership from gerry- cerned. Will return to statehood in and have appealed to the Supreme Court CONSTITUENCIES Commission could neither address mandering of the territorial con- any way change the geography against it. Thus, any action taken under FOR THE NEW nor resolve. stituencies in 1951. Sheikh and population the main factors to comes hardly three months after the Mahakumbh which was tout- the provisions of the Act was “unconsti- ASSEMBLY OF The mandate is unambiguous Mohammad Abdullah with the full be considered for the delimitation? ed as a super spreader of the Delta variant of the virus. The tutional” till the Court gives its verdict. and that is to delineate 90 territo- support of Jawahar Lal Nehru It needs to be understood by all The other members of the Gupkar JKUT. IT DOESN'T rial constituencies for the new threw to the winds the then estab- that the Commission is an indepen- Uttarakhand government has banned Kanwar yatra for this year, it HAVE THE is time for Uttar Pradesh to follow. However, the issue is not India- Alliance echoed the same sentiments. But assembly of JKUT. It doesn’t have lished principle of one assembly dent body and the executive and the PM’s appeal to the Kashmiri leaders MANDATE TO EVEN the mandate to even disturb the sta- seat per 40,000 population and political parties cannot interfere in centric alone. The visuals of fans from the Uefa Cup or Wimbledon, at the meeting appears to have had a mag- DISTURB THE tus quo of the existing five parlia- arbitrarily gave 30 seats to Jammu its functioning.The parties trying to packed like sardines in the stadia with none wearing masks, in acoun- ical effect with all parties except STATUS QUO OF mentary seats. Thus, demands like and 43 seats to the Kashmir question its fairness and transparen- try caught in the middle of the “third wave”,prove that the apathy Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP coming on board THE EXISTING FIVE not basing the delimitation exercise province. This skewed distribution cy are guilty of casting aspersions is spread geographically. and agreeing to cooperate with the PARLIAMENTARY on the 2011 census because of continued till the abrogation of 370 on and doubting the functioning of Commission. There are many voices in allegedly fudged population figures when the recently dissolved assem- a constitutional body. The solutions are also coming in from across the globe.The Tokyo SEATS Olympics,after a year’s delay, has declared a six-week emergency the Valley claiming to be legal experts, or de-freezing ofeight assembly bly had 46 seats for Kashmir and The Commission has accom- in and around the theatre of the world’s biggest sporting event. A stating that there is no correlation seats reserved for POJK refugees are 37 for Jammu, four more than the modated all those who wanted to between delimitation and elections. They beyond the mandate of the half-way mark to form the govern- meet it despite many of them only country with an inadequate number of vaccinated, especially among demand full statehood followed by elec- Commission. Those demanding it ment. The gross injustice done by interested in optics. The the young,decided not to afford a careless, hysterical frenzy. Saudi tions and delimitation thereafter. The also know that but for them, it is a the Sheikh led to political subju- Commission is urged to take cog- Arabia has shut its doors to anybody from outside the country to demand does not hold ground because matter of optics of putting across gation of Jammu which continued nizance of the suggestion of the undertake the holy Haj pilgrimage, the second year in a row. This the erstwhile assembly of J&K was based the views of certain aggrieved sec- to suffer due to his deliberate act youngest party, Jammu & Kashmir is where the world needs to draw its lessons from. The Indian Medical on the Constitution of J&K which has tions. Both the proposals need of promoting Kashmiri hegemony Apni Party, and return to the UT Association and experts have been repeatedly warning of a more become redundant after the revocation of amendments to the Constitution by and supremacy as revenge against again to visit remote and difficult Article 370. The State was further divid- Parliament. the Dogras. areas, and district headquar- lethal third wave, seeking a ban on all religious, political, or social ed into two UTs with J&K having a leg- Similarly demands like reserva- The Sheikh ignored the pur- ters of sparsely-populated areas to gatherings which could potentially become super spreaders. islative assembly with an increase in its tions for a particular religious pose of delimitation, which is “to get a first-hand account of the However, the advice may again prove to be a wasted effort. A big strength. Hence, delimitation of fresh ter- community, separate Jammu state, have equal representation to equal geography, topography and popu- fallout of the second wave has been the optics around the inade- ritorial constituencies before holding reservation for OBCs and Paharis, segments of the population to lation composition. quate government measuresto handle the pandemic. Yes, the health elections is necessary. 50-50 formula, provision of secu- ensure a fair division of geograph- Whatever may be the report of minister has lost his job, but the threat is far from over. The gov- Their narrative has possibly been built rity to political leaders of a partic- ical areas so that all political par- the Delimitation Commission, it is ernment’s vaccination scheme which underwent rapid changes in to add confusion and avoid further alien- ular party, fixing educational qual- ties or candidates contesting elec- being awaited eagerly in both the ation of the vast majority of the Kashmiris ification of SC candidates, reserva- tions have a level playing field in regions of the UT. When the the initial few months and then picked up a comfortable pace seems from them. The latter are already disil- (The writer is a tion or nomination of the minori- terms the number of voters”. Thus, report is submitted to the to be slowing down once again. The pace of vaccination which had lusioned with the constituents of the Jammu-based political ty population of Kashmir, seats for the NC representation to the Government, will itlead to the hit its highest on June 21 managed to stay there only a couple of Gupkar Alliance for their frequent shift- commentator and residents of border belt, Displaced Commission “to give due share to announcement of the likely dates security and strategic daysand State governments have started complaining of stocks run- ing of goalposts. analyst. The views Persons of 1947, and West Pakistan all parts of the Jammu region so of the much-awaited elections? As ning scarce. It is more a case of the manufacturers being unable After hectic parleys at Delhi, the expressed are personal.) refugees are also beyond the man- that our commitment for equitable per my assessment, it would be to provide supplies fast than a failure of the government. However, Commission announced a four-day visit date of the Commission. empowerment of all regions and later than sooner. with a new health minister in place, and the additional portfolio of pharmaceuticals under his belt, it is not difficult to rectify the situ- ation. In a large country like India, shuttering down factories, shops POINTCOUNTERPOINT and establishments may not be the smartest way to prevent anoth- er wave of the virus. It is also too much to expect a country of 1.3 VACCINE SHORTAGES ARE HAMPERING DRIVES EVEN POLITICIANS MAKING MISLEADING COMMENTS NEED billion people to practice social distancing. The only option is vac- IN STATES FRIENDLY TO THE MODI GOVERNMENT, TO INTROSPECT…THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ADVANCE cination. If India manages to vaccinate nearly half of its population, BESIDES THOSE GOVERNED BY THE OPPOSITION. INFORMATION REGARDING VACCINE SUPPLY. it will be in a safer position to prevent another tragedy. — CONGRESS LEADER — UNION HEALTH MINISTER (The writer is a policy analyst. The views expressed JAIRAM RAMESH MANSUKH MANDAVIYA are personal.) Village-level leaders can help tackle stubble burning The Government can incentivise villages that exhibit no stubble burning; that will create peer pressure among the farmers to comply he months of October behavioural change among village. If we can setup entrepre- maize, gram, pulses, etc. ment could explore providing neurs withrelative ease. and November witness a farmers. The second is an effec- neurs and demonstration farms The entrepreneurs will not subsidies to the Happy Seeder The government should Tmassive surge in smog tive last-mile delivery of tech- in all the 12,789 villages in be successful if their business operators for every acre of create a carbon financing over Delhi and surrounding nologies and services. Punjab in the next two years, model is based on an activity CRM. With the deployment of framework to register clusters areas and every one starts talk- Behavioural issues range from half the battle would be won. that spans just two months a telematics in tractors, Happy of villages to reduce emissions ing about stubble burning by farmers’ perception that fields The second step is to focus year. Hence, it is important to Seeders and Combines with from stubble burn and zero Punjab and Haryana farmers. REDDY are only clean when they are on catalysingthe demand and diversify the income-earning Super Straw Management tillage. The government can use Many solutions have been pro- BASKAR S free of stubble and mulch. supply of in-situ CRM opportunities for entrepre- Systems, it is easy to track the these funds to incentivize vil- posed to mitigate this in the last They also have a false impres- machines like the Happy neurs. They could cater to number of acres under CRM.A lages that exhibit no stubble few years. The most popular sion that wheat yields are lower Seeders. There are two ways in other farm needs such as pro- number of FAAS operators burning. Incentives at a village ones being Happy Seeders, when using CRM. Last-mile tion of trust. Hence, a hyper- which this can be done. One, viding animal feed, agri inputs and custom hiring centres level will create peer pressure biomass production, and straw delivery issues range from the local changeagent must be enable the entrepreneurs to or providing market linkages. would be motivated to cover among farmers to comply and balers. The Union government need for high-powered tractors, involved in building trust purchase Happy Seeders and Most entrepreneurs could also more acres under CRM. end stubble burning. has provided huge subsidies for a limited window for CRM, among farmers and help them provide services to farmers. double up as digital banking Secondly, one of the biggest Bringing about behaviour- crop residue management shorter business viability of understand the benefits of new Two, let entrepreneurs aggre- agents providing basic banking challenges for first-time entre- al change among farmers takes (CRM) machinery which CRM machines, and financing technologies. Ideally, an educat- gate the demand and passit on services and selling rural insur- preneurs is access to finance. time and there will be no quick includes alternative uses of for buying the machines. ed and unemployed rural youth to custom hiring centers and ance products. In this way, Hence, the government and gains. However, gaining the stubble or incorporating it back Thechallenges can be addressed should be identified in each vil- Farming As a Service (FAAS) they could also earn the trust of other organizations should cre- trust of farmers by demonstrat- into the soil. There has been a by developing village-level lage to act as the changeagent. operators.The financial viabil- their fellow farmers by provid- ate financial instruments such ing the benefits of CRM tech- marginal improvement in the entrepreneurs to build trust The first activity that the ity of Happy Seeders would ing additional services and cre- as first-loss guarantees and nologies, subsidizing per acre situation, yet now here close to among farmers and some changeagent should undertake increase if the machine could ating value for them. credit scoring mechanisms for CRM costs, and providing the complete elimination of the (The writer is Executive tweaks in the processes and is to setup a five to 10-acre also be utilized for direct seed- Ultimately, it is the result entrepreneurs. This would give value-added services through Director at Syngenta problem. There are two main Foundation India. The views support mechanisms of the demonstration farm using ing of rice (that saves water and that matters along with the confidence to the financial entrepreneurs will shorten the challenges to making farmers expressed are personal.) government. To a large extent, CRM and creating awareness avoids methane emissions) process. Instead of providing institutions,which in turn time to achieve the goal of zero adopt these solutions. Firstis the behavioural change is a func- among 50 to 100 farmers in the andalso for sowing crops like capital subsidies, the govern- would give loans to entrepre- stubble burning. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 Money 08

L&T Tech Services shares zoom Huge demand for skilling, Will reduce 33 pc carbon nearly 16 pc; re-skilling, up-skilling: PM touch 52-wk high emission by 2030: Centre PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Emphasising on the impor- PNS n NEW DELHI just about one-third of the Shares of L&T Technology tance of skill development, global average. Services (LTTS) on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Union Minister R K Singh on "I frankly don't see any zoomed nearly 16 per cent Modi on Thursday said Thursday exuded confidence meaningful step forward after the company reported skilling, re-skilling and up- that India will exceed its target towards reducing by these an 84 per cent jump in its skilling of people needs to be of reducing carbon emission countries…their per capita June quarter net. expedited as there is going to set for 2030 under the Paris emission. We hear, talk about The stock zoomed 15.67 be a huge demand for this due agreement. pledges of becoming carbon per cent to Rs 3,366.40 -- its to fast-changing technology. Speaking at the inaugural neutral by 2050 but that is 52-week high -- at the BSE. He said that skill develop- session of the CII-organised meaningless. I sound blunt At the NSE, it gained 15.59 ment of the new generation is Aatmanirbhar Bharat - Self- and harsh but actually, it is per cent to Rs 3,365 -- its 52- a national need and is the Reliance for Renewable Energy meaningless," he noted. week high. foundation of Aatmnirbhar Manufacturing Conference, Countries must tell what L&T Technology Services Bharat. the Power, New and Renewable they will do in the next five on Wednesday reported an Speaking on the occasion of Energy Minister said that as years and how they will reduce 84 per cent jump in its June the World Youth Skill Day, he per its commitment made in their per capita emission, the quarter net at Rs 216.2 crore, also called for giving momen- demand for re-skilling due to fast fighting an effective battle Paris, India has to reduce its minister said, adding it is largely on widening margins. tum to the Skill India Mission changing technology," he said. against the COVID-19 pan- carbon intensity to 33 per cent something "which nobody is by capitalising on the gains of He added that India provid- demic. by 2030. telling". In India, Singh said, last six years. ing smart and skilled manpow- Further, talking about However, the way energy energy transition is taking "Learning should not stop er solutions to the world 'Going Online As Leaders' transition is taking place in place rapidly and will contin- with earning. Only a skilled should be at the core of our (GOAL), he said it is helping India, "...in the matter of reduc- "We are already at 39 per the approach of some nations ue to happen in future as person will grow in today's strategy of skilling youth. the tribal population with areas ing the emission of Co2 will be cent and if you add the capac- towards pledges made under well. world. This is applicable to both The Prime Minister said like art and culture. much much beyond what India ities under installation it's the Paris Agreement. The minister had earlier people and countries," Modi that more than 1.25 crore “In the coming days, we has pledged", he added. already 48 per cent. We are Without naming any coun- said, ''We (India) are fastest said while exhorting the stake- young persons have been need to make such campaigns He further said that as per way beyond our NDC (nation- try, he said there are countries (among all nations) in estab- holders to continuously skill, trained under Pradhanmantri more widespread and make the Paris agreement, India has ally determined contributions) whose per capita emissions are lishing renewable capacities. re-skill and up-skill. Kaushal Vikas Yojna. ourselves and the country to produce 40 per cent electric- pledges," the minister said. up to 9 times more than the But, till all countries don't "This needs to be expedited as He said that the skilled Aatmanirbhar through ity of its total capacity from In his address, Singh global average, while India's come together, we can't reduce there is going to be a huge workforce has helped India in skilling'', he added. non-fossil sources by 2030. expressed dissatisfaction over per capita carbon emission is global warming''. MONEY MATTERS Power consumption returns to normal Sensex jumps 255 pts Infosys shares witness PNS n NEW DELHI The commercial and industrial power demand and consump- India's power consumption tion got affected April onwards to end at fresh record volatile trend grew nearly 17 per cent in the this year due to lockdown nfosys shares turned volatile first fortnight of July to 59.36 restrictions imposed by states. PNS n MUMBAI and Tata Steel. in early trade on Thursday, a billion units (BU) and returned Experts said that amid On the other hand, Bharti Iday after the IT services to pre-pandemic level mainly decline in the number of daily Equity benchmark Sensex Airtel, M&M, Asian Paints, major posted nearly 23 per due to easing of lockdown COVID-19 positive cases surged by 255 points to close Titan and Sun Pharma were cent rise in June quarter net curbs and delayed monsoon, across the country and easing at an all-time high on among the laggards. profit and raised its revenue according to power ministry of lockdown restriction by the Thursday, tracking gains in "As global investors digest growth outlook for the full data. states, the commercial and index majors HDFC Bank, inflation data and the US Fed fiscal.After a weak start, the Power consumption during industrial demand of power L&T and HCL Tech amid commentary, Dalal Street stock went to a high of Rs July 1-14 last year was 50.79 would definitely rise from July signs of earnings recovery. bulls were seen betting on 1,597.25, up 1.29 per cent on BU.Power consumption was onwards. The 30-share BSE index economic recovery as IT the BSE. Volatile trends emerged as the trade progressed and it recorded at 52.89 BU in the Peak power demand met or settled 254.75 points or 0.48 stocks continue to power the dipped 1.62 per cent to Rs 1,551.25. Later, it was trading flat at Rs first fortnight of July in 2019. the highest supply in a day per cent higher at its lifetime indices to new highs,” said S 1,581, marginally up by 0.26 per cent. At the NSE, it hit a low of Rs Thus, consumption of power in the same month of 2019 amid easing of lockdown restric- touched an all-time high of high of 53,158.85. It touched Ranganathan, Head of 1,556 and high of Rs 1,596.85 after a muted start. Infosys on has not only grown year-on- (pre-pandemic level). tions by states. 200.57 GW in the first fort- a record intra-day peak of Research at LKP Securities. Wednesday posted nearly 23 per cent rise in June quarter net profit year but also returned to pre- Experts say recovery in power They said power demand as night of July (recorded on July 53,266.12. Similarly, the Markets seemed in no at Rs 5,195 crore and raised its revenue growth outlook for the full pandemic level. demand and consumption in the well as consumption returned to 7, 2021). Daily power con- broader NSE Nifty rose 70.25 mood to oblige investors fiscal to 14-16 per cent buoyed by its robust deal pipeline and In July 2020, power consump- first fortnight of July is mainly pre-COVID levels in the first sumption also touched an all- points or 0.44 per cent to its waiting on the sidelines for a "strong" Q1 performance. Infosys, which has drawn flak over glitches tion recovered to 112.14 BU, but due to delayed monsoon and fortnight of July and recovery time high of 4,508 million all-time high of 15,924.20. It correction as sector rotation in the new Income Tax portal, said this project is the biggest priority remained lower than 116.48 BU surge in economic activities would be robust in coming days. units on July 7, 2021. hit a record intra-day peak of played its part during the ses- for the company right now and that it is working expeditiously to 15,952.35. sion. Capital Goods made a resolve the issues. HCL Tech was the top smart comeback across mar- gainer in the Sensex pack, ket capitalisation and the Cadila arm sells rallying over 5 per cent, fol- broader market was buzzing Renault India commences Global Investors meet in lowed by L&T, Tech with action across cement, animal health biz Mahindra, HDFC Bank, real estate and pharma export of Kiger to Nepal for Rs 2,921cr UltraTech Cement, ITC names, he added. utomaker Renault India on Bengaluru in Feb next year Thursday said it has PNS n NEW DELHI Acommenced the export of PNS n BENGALURU February 9, 10 and 11," Law and department for GIM and they its compact SUV Kiger to Cadila Healthcare on Thursday Parliamentary Affairs Minister are interacting with alot of Nepal.The model would be said its wholly-owned sub- The cabinet on Basavaraj Bommai said after multinational compa- offered in Nepal through the sidiary Zydus Animal Health Thursday decided to host the the cabinet meeting here. nies.We are expecting a company's distributor -- and Investment has completed Global Investors Meet (GIM) in The state government good response, despite Advanced Automobiles Pvt Ltd, sale of its animal healthcare Bengaluru from February 9-11 has announced a new COVID." part of Vaishal Group, which is established markets undertak- next year, to attract investments industrial policy 2020- The Karnataka one of the largest groups in ing to Multiples Alternate Asset in the state. 25 based on which a lot government had ear- Nepal. Renault has 15 sales and 13 service outlets across in the Management-led consortium "We have decided to organ- of concessions and other lier postponed the neighbouring country. "The commencement of Kiger exports has for Rs 2,921 crore. ise the Global Investors Meet, facilities will be given, he Global Investors marked a significant milestone in Renault's Make in India "The transaction of sale and themed 'Invest Karnataka-2022' told reporters. Meet (GIM) planned in journey, demonstrating the competence of India's design, disposal is completed /closed at the Palace Grounds in "Already a lot of groundwork November 2020, citing COVID- engineering and manufacturing capabilities. "We will continue today i.e. July 14, 2021," Cadila Bengaluru for three days- is being done by the industries 19 and its induced lockdown. this growth momentum and expand the exports of Kiger to other Healthcare said in a regulato- countries in the SAARC region, alongside growing the Kiger ry filing. In May this year, family in India," Renault India Operations Country CEO & Zydus Animal Health and Managing Director Venkatram Mamillapalle said in a statement. Investment has entered into The company has dispatched 122 units in the first attempt. definitive pacts for sale of its BharatPe eyes USD 6 bn in animal healthcare established Amazon India markets undertaking to Multiples Alternate Asset annualised TPV from POS biz BMW India launches X1 20i Tech Management-led consortium launches 11 FCs for Rs 2,921 crore. The consortium, including PNS n NEW DELHI West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, PNS n NEW DELHI value on the POS business, it Edition priced at Rs 43 lakh Canada Pension Plan Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and added. MW India on Thursday said it Investment Board and RARE Amazon India on Thursday Karnataka, a statement said. Fintech firm BharatPe on BharatPe had launched has launched X1 20i Tech Enterprises, agreed to pur- said it is expanding its fulfil- These are designed to Thursday said it is planning to BharatSwipe, its card payment BEdition in the country priced at chase the undertaking through ment network in the coun- deliver a smarter, faster, and scale up its POS business by acceptance machine in the Rs 43 lakh (ex-showroom).The a special purpose vehicle (SPV) try with the launch of 11 new more consistent experience three times and has set a tar- second half of 2020. sports activity vehicle (SAV) is controlled by them, in the warehouses and expansion for its customers and sellers get of USD 6 billion (about Rs "This (POS) business has locally produced at the company's name of Zenex Animal Health of nine existing facilities, a across the country, it added. 44,719 crore) in annualised scaled up rapidly, and now Chennai-based plant. India, Cadila Healthcare had move that will result in close "Some of these new FCs transaction processed value contributes 20 per cent to the "BMW India holds the dominant said earlier. to 40 per cent increase in will be operational ahead of (TPV) by the end of 2021-22. overall payments TPV of the position in the premium compact storage capacity ahead of Prime Day 2021 and all new BharatPe, which is the third company. Today, BharatPe has SAV segment. With the BMW X1 20i Tech Edition, we are once the upcoming festive season. FCs will be operational largest player in private point an installed base of over 1 lakh again strengthening the 'Power of Choice' for customers looking to These fulfilment centres before the festive season, of sale (POS) category, is also ing fiscal year, a statement said. BharatSwipe machines across enter this segment," BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah (FCs) are located across enabling customers to have working on ramping up its Besides, it is planning to 16 cities in the country and said in a statement.With new added features, modern technology states such as Maharashtra, what they need delivered at reach by five times and sell expand brand partnerships facilitates transactions of over and powerful performance, this exclusive limited edition combines Bihar, Gujarat, Assam, their doorstep," Amazon 'BharatSwipe' in 80 cities across significantly, and offer con- Rs 1,400 crore every month," the best of both worlds, he added. "It meets the varied mobility Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi, India said. India by the end of the ongo- sumer credit to drive further a statement said. needs and fits in perfectly with the attitude and lifestyle of ambitious future leaders who are redefining success - personally and professionally," Pawah noted. Zomato IPO Housing sales up 67%, new supply rises 71% oversubscribed Rupee gains 5 paise to close PNS n NEW DELHI Residential, January-June ed sales momentum to contin- 2021” in a webinar for eight ue during the second half of 1.3 times at 74.54 against US dollar Property consultant Knight cities -- Mumbai Metropolitan this year. Frank India on Thursday said Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR, According to Knight Frank, PNS n NEW DELHI he rupee pared some of its initial that housing sales rose 67 per Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, rose new launches of housing gains to settle 5 paise higher at cent year-on-year during the Hyderabad, , and units fell 71 per cent to 1,03,238 Zomato's initial public offer- T74.54 (provisional) against the January-June period to 99,416 Ahmedabad. units from 60,489 units. ing was oversubscribed 1.3 US dollar on Thursday amid a firm units across eight cities on As per the report, 99,416 res- Housing prices remained times on the second day of trend in domestic equities. At the better demand primarily in idential units were sold in the mostly contained with a reduc- the offering with retail interbank forex market, the local unit Mumbai and Pune despite the first half of the 2021 calendar tion of 1-2 per cent Year on investors continuing to bid opened at 74.48 against the second wave of COVID pan- year (H1 2021) across eight Year (YoY). Unsold inventories for shares of the food deliv- greenback and witnessed an intra- demic. markets as against 59,538 units fell one per cent to 4,41,742 ery platform. day high of 74.47 and a low of 74.55 Before Knight Frank, three in the corresponding period of units from 4,46,787 units. The offer received bids for during the session.On Wednesday, more real estate consultants last year. “The gradual resumption of 95.44 crore equity shares the rupee had settled at 74.59 against the US dollar. "Indian rupee Anarock, PropTiger, and JLL "We expect that we will do economic activity and increas- against an IPO size of 71.92 consolidated in the range of 74.65 to 74.40 for the fifth day in absence India have released their better than 2020 in housing ing availability of the vaccine crore, stock exchange data of fresh cues. Traders are in dilemma as at one end risk-on sentiments reports on residential markets sales," Knight Frank India had sparked market traction in showed. and dollar inflows are in favour of rupee while on other hand higher for January-June 2021. Chairman and Managing the second half of 2020 and this Retail investors sought 3.96 crude oil prices and central bank's interventions adding pressure on According to Anarock, rise in sales to 45,218 residen- to 82,144 units from 88,593 Director Shishir Baijal said momentum carried over into times the portion reserved for rupee," Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities.Parmar housing sales rose 43 per cent tial units in seven cities. units during the period under when asked about the outlook Q1 2021," Baijal said. them. Against 12.95 crore further added that Spot USDINR is likely to remain in range of 74.40 to year-on-year to 82,860 units However, in complete con- review. of the full calendar year. The second wave of shares reserved for retail indi- 74.65 for few more days amid dollar inflows and stronger regional across seven major cities dur- trast, PropTiger recently Knight Frank India on With stable property prices COVID-19 infections has vidual investors, 51.36 crore currencies. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's ing January-June 2021. JLL reported that sales across the Thursday released its report and historically low interest impeded this momentum, he shares were bid by 1400 strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.08 per cent to 92.33. India reported an 18 per cent top eight cities fell 7 per cent “India Real Estate – rates on home loans, he expect- said. hours. 9 avenues Vijayawada Friday July 16, 2021 CHANGING DYNAMICS Education needs major reforms. It has OF EDUCATION positive emotions develop a to move out new person within us, recovering us from fatal dis- of the cocoon eases, nurturing us with unique skills and obviously of rat race, a lifetime of memories. What we call a joint family has been experimented as marks, career mixing children with elderly in Gothenburg, Sweden. and all that The results as expected have been fantastic in a six week which trial, reversing dementia in adults and developing social A dose of motivation confines the and emotional skills in chil- dren. Let the experts do what individual to Second it leads to a alary deduction, office Keeping they are best at dynamic education — not politics, sinking self- corporeal restricted to a few sets of esteem, job insecurity, employees Experts, who understand the pages, defined curriculum and the never-ending employee mindset, know their growth, says or static syllabus. The com- S struggle of balancing motivated is one of pain points and know exactly how consumers do not realise them.The third kind of dom and rights, the impor- munity driven education personal liabilities to overcome those insecurities. SOUMYA that they have. needs are what we call latent tance of the institution of will be close to the world, with professional deadlines, are the biggest The value of motivation is best In the business set-up we needs.These are what cus- the community is diminish- changing with time and the grim realities of today’s corpo- challenges faced by described by Sudakshina AGGARWAL talk about three types of tomers cannot yet imagine ing. At this time when the developing the course as the rate life. So how does one keep Bhattacharya, CHRO, HDFC needs. First, expressed and what will delight them world is struggling for a sta- learner grows, not confined his/her employees motivated?’ organisations, more ERGO General Insurance, f I had asked my needs.These are what cus- the moment it is offered. ble society and peace of with the age of learning but “Having a motivational speaker customers what tomers say they want when This is a major source of mind, the graphs show that open to all those who want Genuine support to families so during the works very well as they help open they wanted they you interview them. For innovation. While travel, the divorce rates are increas- to grow. The pandemic has of employees up the space for new learning, would have said example, asking the cus- entertainment are some of ing, there are more single depicted how interconnect- Most of the experts believe that pandemic. build perspectives and enable I a faster horse.” tomers about the features the sectors utilising the ben- parents than ever, and old ed and interdependent we genuine support to employees’ reflections. Also, a motivational This quote is they want in an espresso efits of latent needs, it’s time age homes are growing are as a society. Education families can be the biggest moti- PIONEER speaker helps people create, chal- attributed to Ford Motor coffee machine, they will that education also looks at exponentially. has to move out of the vational factor for the majority. lenge, and strengthen the world Company’s founder, Henry express needs,such as a the consumer experience Living with a community cocoon of rat race, marks, Bosses simply saying “we are here AVENUES brings view.” Speaking of external ses- Ford. Well, he obviously did speedy coffee-making through those glasses. We and learning with them has career. When education is if you need us”, was never enough. sions, Deepshikha Kumar, not make faster horses for process, a guarantee for need a structure that works dual benefits. One it nour- seeing major changes with Everyone has seen someone close you a report on Founder, SpeakIn, Asia’s largest people but ended up build- after-sales service, an ele- towards creating individuals ishes the community with tech based start-ups, we to them terribly impacted in this network of speakers and thought ing millions of cars that gant design or affordable who are prepared for life values of togetherness, col- need an overhaul in the way pandemic. In such a period of how industries can leaders, has observed a growing made commuting faster and price and more options. and exploring the self lectivity and collaboration. community learning can be intense vulnerability, imagine trend of organisations using moti- convenient. This has stayed Another kind of need is through community driven We learn from each other’s integrated into it. For edu- someone being there for them address it. vational talks to bring together as a classic description of called “implicit needs”. activities. strengths and weaknesses. cation to innovate to the offering the stability, safety, and the inherent drivers of motivation functions and levels at a single latent needs for These are what customers Why do we need com- We bring together the best next level, the community security that they need for them- are present.” platform. She says, “Leaders are decades.What are latent take for granted, what is so munity learning? How can of others and communicate needs to participate in. selves and their family. That is Friendly work culture going above and beyond to bring needs? Latent needs are obvious to them that they we do it? With the growing through emotions, belong- (The writer is CEO and exactly where the employer steps in thought leaders and experts those requirements that do not even mention struggle for individual free- ingness and love. All these Co-founder, IGenPlus.) up the ladder; from a boss to a The reduction to mere ‘Login from different genres to create an responsible boss. This can be a Names’ especially in these Covid agile and out-of-the-box thought game-changer in Covid times, times has reduced employees’ role process in their teams. offering a sense of togetherness to just Zoom calls. Employees Motivational speakers especially that they need. have started questioning their role are a great tool to ensure the A new edu-tech platform for K-12 students Rajorshi Ganguli, President and and importance in the company entire organisation comes togeth- Global HR Head at Alkem several times. An employer er and bonds over a story or an yderabad based physical classes. This has assessments, live simula- ship with Schools for one-hour duration. Post Laboratories throws light on a few should reach out to the employees inspirational message.” Athena Global triggered new ways of tions, subject demo India Trust and with con- completion of this train- other things that can push your and strive extra to make them feel Leaders are going above and Technologies learning and has acceler- videos and courseware tent support from ing program, teachers employees for good, “An employ- wanted. beyond to bring in experts from has announced ated the process of adop- for students preparing for CVIAC Technologies, is will be able to use learn- ee will be motivated if they really Make them realise their actual different genres to create an agile H its entry into tion of ‘online education’ IIT-JEE, NEET, CBSE, offering teachers a free ing platforms and online love their work and find it enjoy- value in the company. Some infor- and out-of-the-box thought the Ed-tech as a viable mode of learn- ICSE, IGCSE & IB cur- online certification pro- tools to conduct classes, able. Motivation comes from a mal discussions, the use of lingos process in their teams. industry, through the ing. riculum. gram ‘Train the Teacher’ besides learning tips to wholesome combination of pur- or joke a little, even on the chats Motivational sessions are a great launch of its subsidiary Tutoroot technologies The company has a Free Certificate teach the virtual audi- poseful and meaningful work, or meetings overcome the alienat- tool to ensure the entire organisa- “Tutoroot”(www.tuto- has developed an in- strong plans to enter Program on Virtual ence. Interested teachers good colleagues and managers, ed feelings. tion comes together and bonds root.com). With the house “LEARN” person- international markets and Teaching for teachers.’ can enrol for the session fair rewards, the opportunity to And, on special occasions like over a story or an inspirational advent of the coronavirus alised platform that pro- will be launching its ser- The program includes by visiting learn and grow in a positive cul- festivals, celebrations, and in- message. Hopefully, camaraderie, pandemic, almost all vides access to Live inter- vices by the end of 2021. twelve sessions and each https://www.tutoroot.com/ ture, and a fulfilling family atmos- house parties, informal-themed productivity and hope will return schools had to shut down active classes, adaptive Tutoroot, in partner- session spread over for vmentor phere. External interventions are meetings with casual dressing will soon to the Indian business com- important and act as a booster if be great too. munity.

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Friday July 16, 2021 THE MAKING OF ‘Rang' to add colour amid the chaos n these times of tops for shararas, crowd TOOFAAN uncertainty and strife, favourite draped sarees and kaf- FARHAN FOR ! Qbik has turned to tans, all timeless along with a inspiration in colour, hint of a contemporary touch. that addresses more than just I adding the much The kaftans, airy as they come, Celebrity muscle strength. It enhances the needed joie de vivre also add a laid- back dimension fitness of the complete physical to festive wardrobes with a col- to the collection making it go fitness trainer body and emotional health. So lection named simply “Rang”. from mehandi to a beach resort. now, people are focusing more Rang is always sided with the With a blend of exquisite fab- Samir Jaura, on emotional health as this is a festival of Holi, which commu- rics like Raw Silk, Georgette, huge part of our daily life. By nicates not one, but numerous Organza and tulle along with whose clientele working out in a peaceful envi- colours, with this line the brand French knot techniques, a vari- ronment, you can be both physi- has interpreted celebration ety of sequins, dapka, and beads includes actors cally and emotionally fit, they through myriad shades includ- are used in making the alluring feel.” ing black and white. Our cultur- and classic floral artworks Samir managed to inculcate al heritage has always attached embroideries of the collection. Farhan Akhtar, the fitness fad into Tollywood significance to colours, tying it Creating something for each superstar Ram Charan for his to emotions, festivals and occa- bride or her family is the key to Priyanka upcoming film with Srinu Vaitla! sions. No moment in an Indian this collection. Which sees a Talking about his association household exists that can’t be further exploration in the form Chopra, with him, he said, “Ram Charan tied into a colour. Be it the ver- of handmade, embroidered jew- had to undergo a rigorous fitness million red for a bride, serene ellery through a fitting collabo- , training for four months and was whites of austerity or moody ration with Fooljhadi. on a strict diet with a perfect blues for ‘saavan’! The line has a wide array of and Ram balance of proteins, carbohy- Tying this with the love for earrings, maatha pattis, chokers, drates and strength training. He Indian handicrafts, the collec- necklaces and even mask chains Charan Tej, was very dedicated towards his tion is based on the marriage of for the modern bride. Extensive training, he had trained very two distinct techniques of India use of embroidery with sea talks to The hard to achieve the desired look. that is Benarasi and Bandhej. water pearls and semi-precious He left no stone unturned and Designer Vrinda Sachdev has stones adds that extra dazzle Pioneer's worked out to his full potential given her own spin to this col- when matched with the perfect so the outcome of his hard work lection through the use of hand ensemble from the new collec- SHIKHA and dedication was fruitful!” woven banarasi fabric further tie tion. The fitness trainer admits his dyed with the bandhani tech- Vivid colours such as fuchsia entering the boxing ring, Every actor Samir has trained personal bias for Farhan Akhtar nique creating an explosion of pink, bright red, effervescent DUGGAL slipping into depression, has been a different challenge for as he’s been the closest to him! “I colour. Avante garde silhouettes yellow, evergreens, moody mus- he tends to start eating him because every project have been training him for over make this collection moder- tard and purple go back to the about how he a lot and leaves his had a different seventeen years now. Our bond nesque with experimental blous- origins of the age-old colour training. These are the obstacle and dates back to 2003 when I met es on lehengas, one shouldered wheel of our country helped train three looks Farhan different Farhan for the first time after he sports in the film, with- require- came back from his film Farhan to out the involvement of ments Lakshya’s shoot. I have worked any VFX.” when it with him for the longest time so achieve three The dedication and came to I know what his body type is and determination that got body what his capabilities are! I different, real celebs like Farhan Akhtar to transfor- admire his dedication to his train for the roles to the mation. craft. Whenever he gets into looks in point of changing The fitness training, he sacrifices his entire their body types in expert heart and soul to it. The fire and Toofaan. itself deserve an found it passion in him are always ignit- Oscar. From hard- immensely ing,” he added. ctor Farhan Akhtar core workouts to difficult to As actors themselves know, it’s made jaws drop with specialised diets, the compare a job that takes incredible his body transforma- celebrity fitness the super- amounts of skill and dedication. tion for the portrayal expert ensured that stars on the It often goes far beyond slipping A of an on-screen boxer he didn’t mess basis of strenu- into character to deliver a few as he dropped the around when it ous transforma- lines here and there, wearing teaser for Toofaan earlier. While came to transform- tions because some make-up or perhaps a fake we are mighty impressed with ing his body. according to him, moustache. Samir firmly believes him tossing an enormous tyre Extensive work- every actor set a dif- that in our country, there’s this overhead in the clip, the exercise outs and detailed ferent benchmark crazy charm and enthusiasm to is a new fitness fad after months meal plans under altogether. He further stars that fans have stepped up of lazy lockdown! Getting us all the most sought- goes on to say, “The from merely worshipping them fired up with his two-year-long after trainer concept of fitness has as idols to being able to co-culti- training for the sports drama, helped make one changed over time. vate their idols, including their the fitness trainer Samir Jaura the most impres- Nowadays, we see a dif- public images, the scope of their inspired Farhan to actually ace sive transforma- ferent form of fitness work, and even their personal the exercises which he could be tions possible. “Most every day! It all lives. “When heroes portray any seen doing in the movie along of the time, it’s very depends on how my challenging character on screen with physical fitness. difficult for actors to do a celebrity acquain- they inspire fans to set fitness The celebrity fitness trainer sports drama because it tances want to incul- goals for themselves. It influ- who has also trained Priyanka takes a lot of strength to cate and adopt a ences their lifestyles and they get Chopra for Mary Kom and portray a character new fitness into the good habit of hitting the Mahesh Babu for Spyder explains on-screen that is so routine. gym or doing any exercises in to us how he transformed self-assured and With pro- their capacity. Now, the greatest Farhan’s body for the fantastic demanding to gressive medium to spread any message role of a boxer: “Farhan will be an extent where thinking, related to lifestyle inhibitions or seen in versatile avatars! The first the audience is convinced by screen effortlessly. When you people have become more an educational message is cine- look is when he is seen as a very their ‘avatar’ in the movie. They watch the film, you can’t differ- health-conscious which was not ma. People learn from their suc- lanky individual who wants to have to work at their full poten- entiate between Farhan ‘the the case earlier. Today, it’s not cess and look to them for inspi- get into boxing. Then, he trans- tial so their performance on actor’, and Farhan ‘the boxer’. It just actors trying to imbibe a fit- ration. Their success and person- forms himself into gaining more screen serves justice to the char- looked like he had been a real ness regime for their movies, the al charisma are largely responsi- muscles as he levels up his box- acter kept in mind while writing boxer his whole life! To don a common man is trying to follow ble for their personal appeal as ing game. The second look is the script. In Toofaan, where boxer’s role, he has trained inten- a fitness routine to keep fit and people always admire those who when he becomes immensely Farhan plays the role of a boxer, sively and worked very hard. He healthy. The concept of fitness beat the odds and become suc- muscular! For the third look, he he had to follow a lifestyle that went above and beyond for this has changed magnanimously cessful! Sometimes, a celebrity had to gain a lot of fat because an actual boxer does so he could big role. Acting can be hard over the years, I feel. There’s also becomes the unifying factor,” he he had been debarred from portray a similar character on sometimes,” added the trainer. this new trend of holistic fitness concluded.

Joint Replacement Surgeon, “AVN is not something vasodilators and also alter NHS Hospital Jalandhar, that one needs to keep the lipid profile. Another Avascular says if not managed proper- thinking of for every unex- treatment procedure is bis- ly, the disease can prove to plained bone pain. One phosphonate therapy using be another deadly post- should be clear that every drugs,” Bajaj tells you. necrosis or Covid complication. pain is not AVN. The pain As this disease advances “This new emerging con- can sometimes be attributed slowly, the patient might not bone death All about bone death dition of the bone in Covid to a sprain or injury as well. have any symptoms in the recovered patients is med- Hence, it is important to early stages, But, as the con- is not an regions in India. It’s not an ically known as avascular consult your doctor before dition worsens, it might lead uncommon disease and is necrosis and if not managed drawing conclusions,” to persistent pain in joints uncommon called bone death in lay- well it could be another dev- Aggarwal says. which includes hip, knee, man’s language. In this con- astating post-Covid compli- But, if the pain persists, shoulder, hand, or feet. dition, the bone tissues start cation,” he says. then patients are advised to “Diabetic people or those condition, to die. It happens so because The use of steroids during undergo an MRI which will who are severely immuno- the blood supply to the bone the treatment of Covid-19, detect whether it is a case of compromised should be but has gets obliterated,” Bohra tells which is a double-edged bone death or not. extra careful. If needed, the you. sword, is the suspect behind “The treatment of AVN doctor can advise for a diag- raised This is not a new disease, this unnatural bone damage. aims at improving the blood nosis using imaging tech- prior to Covid, these cases “The excessive use of supply and prevent the niques as the first line of concerns were found to be due to steroids causes marrow death of bone cells. We use treatment. The disease is steroid use associated with edema at bone ends and that treatable and curable and among smoking, alcohol, and other cuts off its own blood sup- surgery is required at a very conditions. ply. While AVN otherwise advanced stage,” says Bohra. “Now, due to the overuse also presents after high dose A word of caution. If you Covid of steroids during Covid steroids, the cases being suffered from Covid and treatment, we are seeing reported now are definitely have gone through pro- recovered reports of this condition,” more in frequency and they longed steroid use, it is Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder seem to be induced by important to avoid smoking patients. Director, Ujala Cygnus steroids,” Aggarwal tells you. and consuming alcohol. Group of Hospitals, tells He adds that patients, “Please do not use The Pioneer you. who have been given steroids indiscriminately in Though not deadly like steroids for improved lung mild Covid cases. the black fungus, it affects function affected due to If you have persistent hip speaks with e it the continu- bolt. Consultant, Joint the bone and joint and caus- Covid-19, are more prone to or thigh pain while you ous mutations or This time, it is the bone Replacement Surgeon, BLK es crippling pain. “Covid get AVN of the hip. recover, go to a hospital and doctors to the different post- death that has raised con- Hospital, New Delhi, tells survivors are advised to While doctors advise have an MRI. Early diagno- recovery compli- cerns among both doctors you that it is not an uncom- watch out for pain around Covid recovered patients to sis can be successfully treat- tell you B cations, the sheer and patients. It’s a condition mon disease. their hips or thighs,” Bohra keep an eye on joint pain, it ed by medication. Lastly, novelty of Covid- in which bone tissues start “Cases of avascular necro- says. doesn’t mean that every smoking and alcohol should more 19 is hitting the experts to die gradually. sis (AVN) are gradually Dr Shubhang Aggarwal, slight pain is because of be avoided at all costs,” Bajaj worldwide like a thunder- Dr Ishwar Bohra, Senior being reported from some Orthopaedic and Robotic AVN. advises. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JULY 16, 2021 sport 11 Pant tests Covid +ve in England India W suffer defeat in Throwdown specialist Garani also contracts virus, 3 more isolated in London third T20I, lose series smashed four boundaries PTI n NEW DELHI team’s bio-bubble. towards the end in her 13-ball- The development comes 20 which took the score past the icketkeeper-batsman close on the heels of BCCI sec- 150-run mark. Rishabh Pant and retary Jay Shah sending an e- While India had defended Wthrowdown special- mail to the Indian contingent, 148 in the previous game, their ist Dayanand Garani tested warning it about the rising spinners were taken to task by positive for Covid-19, while cases of Covid-19 in the United Wyatt who smashed as many as three others were placed in pre- Kingdom. 12 boundaries and a six. cautionary isolation as the Pant was seen attending a She got fantastic support dreaded virus hit the Indian Euro championship match last from ICC’s No 1 ranked all- cricket team ahead of next month and had even posted rounder Nat Sciver, who chipped month’s Test series against pictures on his social media in with a 42 off 36 balls after hav- hosts England. accounts. He underwent a test ing bowled economically to Bowling coach Bharath after experiencing low grade take 1 for 16 in four overs. Arun, reserve wicketkeeper fever. However the evening Wriddhiman Saha were put in Shah, in his letter, told the belonged to Wyatt, who simply isolation for having come in players to ‘avoid’ crowded smashed an out of form Radha contact with Garani along with places as Covishield, the vac- Yadav (0/37) and Poonam Yadav standby opener Abhimanyu cine which has been given to (0/32). The chase became a Easwaran, whose inclusion had the team, only provides protec- cakewalk in 18.4 overs. raked up a recent storm. tion, not full immunity against India will next be travelling Garani’s Covid-19 report came the virus. to Australia and the tour also Thursday morning. In fact, Shah’s letter had features their maiden Day- The team will undergo specifically stated that players Indian batswoman in action against England in the third WT20I @englandcricket Night Test. daily Covid tests from now on. should avoid going to the “Pant, who had not stayed Wimbledon and Euro PTI n CHELMSFORD in the team hotel during the Championships, both of which break period, tested positive on recently concluded there. pener Danni Wyatt Ideology in white-ball cricket 8th July. He is asymptomatic The Indian team is due to smashed an unbeaten 89 off Rishabh Pant, right, poses for photo as he attends European Championship 2020 Round of 16 match between England and O and currently undergoing self- Germany at the Wembley stadium in London on June 29 @RishabhPant17 take on England in a five- only 56 balls to overshadow an isolation at the place where he match Test series starting elegant 70 by Smriti Mandhana reported positive,” BCCI secte- the second dose of Covid vac- has already battled Covid dur- pure bad luck. August 4. It will play a practice as England claimed an easy needs to change: Powar tary Jay Shah said in an official cine earlier this month in ing the IPL while Arun, a very Shubman Gill, who had game starting July 20 as a eight-wicket victory over India Chelmsford: Indian women’s can’t force them in first series. statement. London. key member of the support sustained a shin splint injury build-up to the high-intensity Women in the third T20I to cricket team coach Ramesh They have been playing with “He is being closely mon- “To mitigate any further staff had to be isolated due to earlier this month, has left the series. wrap up the series 2-1 here. Powar said an “ideological some ideology and we can’t itored by the BCCI Medical risks, the Indian contingent is Having already lost the change” is needed for the side make drastic changes. We Team and is on his way to taking the Lateral Flow Test on three-match WODI series by the to transform into a “fearless have to assess what suits recovery. He will be able to join a daily basis,” the media state- same margin, the Indian women unit” in white-ball games as he them,” the former India off- the squad in Durham after ment from Shah said, referring under Mithali Raj and reflected on the back-to-back spinner said. returning two negative RT- to the daily testing mecha- India’s warm-up game behind closed doors Harmanpreet Kaur have now series defeats to England. “To get them out of it PCR tests,” he added. nism which can give results in Durham: Warwickshire cap- behind closed doors with Indian after all selected players under- lost four successive white-ball Powar called for a shift in (current slow batting in mid- It is learnt the Arun, 15-30 minutes. tain Willfred Rhodes will lead a contingent already reporting go Covid-19 tests. series with two at home against mindset or some fresh middle- dle overs) (we have to) con- Easwaran and Saha have all Pant, Easwaran and Saha 14-member Select County XI in multiple Covid-19 positive cases. The match will be available South Africa. order batters who can be vince them and to do that, it tested negative but have to fol- will miss the practice match a three-day warm-up game The Select County XI squad to watch live via Durham India posted 153/6 in their ‘moulded’ as per team ethos. takes a lot of communication. low the UK Government’s scheduled to start on July 20 against India at the Riverside also includes recent Test debu- County Cricket Club’s YouTube 20 overs after winning the toss Save skipper Mithali Raj, Fearless is how modern crick- Health Safety Protocol for the against a combined county Side ground here from July 20- tant James Bracey and channel with ball-by-ball com- and England chased the target whose strike-rate is also not et will be played” 10-day isolation period. side with both Bengal players 22, the England and Wales Nottinghamshire opener Haseeb mentary also available on BBC down in 18.4 overs to clinch the the most impressive, others Powar admitted that All five are currently in along with Arun in 10-day Cricket Board said on Thursday. Hameed, who made his Test radio. rubber. With the series locked at like Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti moulding efforts haven’t London while the rest are isolation. Former England bowler and debut against India in 2016. County Select XI squad: Will 1-1, it was Indian vice-captain Sharma, Taniya Bhatia, and worked so far. reaching Durham Thursday Pant will also need recov- current Young Lions (A team) “The squad was selected Rhodes, Rob Yates, Craig Miles Mandhana, who was at her Punam Raut have struggled. “There are two ways. evening after reassembling ery time and won’t play the head coach Richard Dawson will after consulting with the First- (all 3 Warwickshire), Rehan graceful best during the 51-ball “Mithali is batting well Either mould them (current from a 20-day break. game. oversee a “Select County XI to Class counties on player avail- Ahmed (Leicestershire), Tom knock which had eight fours and but we need support from at lot) or draft in other middle “The four personnel will In that case, KL Rahul will play India at the Emirates ability and to provide some of Aspinwell (Lancashire), Ethan two sixes. least one more batter to put order players to up the ante. undergo 10-day isolation and keep against Combined Riverside in a three-day match, the high-potential talent from Bamber (Middlesex), James She pulled the pacers effort- pressure on opponents in As simple as that,” Powar was will remain in their respective Counties from July 20-22. starting on Tuesday 20 July.” across the county game with the Bracey (Gloucestershire), Jack lessly, played some lovely lofted middle order after ready to read the riot act. rooms in the team hotel in It can be assumed that In earlier years, this team opportunity to test themselves Carson (Sussex), Zak Chappell, inside out shot off spinners Powerplays,” Powar said at the “This time we tried a few London,” the BCCI said. Pant, who got his second vac- was commonly called against the ICC World Test Haseeb Hameed, Lyndon James, while adding 68 runs with skip- end of the series. combinations and it didn’t The Board said that all cine shot on July 7, had con- ‘Combined Counties’ which Championship finalists,” ECB Liam Patterson-White (all four per Harmanpreet (36 off 26 However, he feels that an work out and going forward, travelling family members and tracted the Delta-3 variant always had a First-Class fixture stated. Nottinghamshire), Jake Libby balls), who looked in some sort ideological shift needs time we might try something new, caretakers with the team have prior to the vaccination. against the touring countries. A short bubble is set to be (Worcestershire), James Rew of form. and can’t happen overnight. bring new players, might also been administered with In case of Wriddhiman, he The match will be played created by ECB for this game (Somerset). PTI Young Richa Ghosh “We have to be fearless. I mould them.” PTI Marsh, Starc seal Oz’s 1st win Pandemic did not impact my shortpasses NO AZARENKA, KERBER IN TOKYO AFP n GROS ISLET PARIS: Former world number one and 2012 Olympic preparation: Sindhu Olympic Gold medallist Victoria Azarenka on n outstanding all-round Thursday withdraw from the Tokyo Games, Aperformance by Mitchell PTI n HYDERABAD citing “challenges from the pandemic.” She Marsh earned Australia their followed Angelique Kerber, who pulls out first victory of the five-match orld champion PV saying “my body needs rest”. T20I series as the visitors hung WSindhu says that the on for a four-run victory over forced break during the MUSTAFIZ DOUBTFUL FOR 1ST ODI the West Indies in the fourth Covid-19 pandemic has actu- HARARE: Pacer Mustafizur Rahman is in match on Wednesday ally made her a better play- doubt for Bangladesh as they prepare to (Thursday morning IST). er because it gave her ample take on Zimbabwe in three ODIs. Mustafizur With half-centuries already time to work on her tech- picked up an ankle injury in a warm-up in the first two matches of the nique and skills. match on Wednesday. “He is 50-50 now. series, Marsh flayed the The Rio 2016 Silver We will get an idea about him after today,” Caribbean bowlers for 75 off 44 medalist’s Olympic prepara- Tamim told a press briefing on Thursday. balls with six sixes and four tions last year hit a roadblock fours to pace his team to a chal- to tilt in favour of an Australian already surrendering the series. as the pandemic brought all DEEPAK HOODA QUITS BARODA lenging total of 189 for six after side seeking to avoid an “It was disappointing to fall the sporting action to a VADODARA: Experienced batsman Deepak choosing to bat first. unprecedented four consecu- short in the end but it’s still all standstill but Sindhu said it Hooda has expectedly left the Baroda cricket He put on 114 for the sec- tive defeats in the same T20I good for us going forward was like a blessing in disguise team after a fall-out with skipper Krunal ond wicket with Aaron Finch, series. because we continue to see for her. Pandya last season. He has been granted BAI General Secretary Ajay Singhania (centre) with Indian badminton team, as he met and passed on his best wishes to the Australian captain, con- Spectacular hitting by good performances from key “I think the (break dur- NOC by the Baroda Cricket Association. tributing 53 as leg-spinner Fabian Allen and Andre Russell players,” said stand-in skipper ing) pandemic was very use- them for Tokyo 2020 Olympics at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday morning Hayden Walsh once again led gave the West Indies hope Nicholas Pooran in putting a ful because I got to learn Generally it’s more like when has impacted on my prepa- Polikarpova Ksenia of Israel FLOWER FACES SRI LANKA INQUIRY the West Indies bowling effort going into the final over after positive spin on his team’s first more and focus more on my you go for a tournament rations — not at all. In fact, and Hong Kong’s Cheung COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's cricket board is with figures of three for 27. they combined to take 25 runs setback in this series. technique and skills so I come back and train.” I’ve actually learned a lot Ngan Yi. planning disciplinary action against batting Lendl Simmons led off the off the penultimate over The final match of the would say definitely it has “Most of the time, we more, and I’m prepared for “I’m sure there will be coach Grant Flower following allegations West Indies chase with a bois- bowled by Riley Meredith. series will be played on Friday, (helped),” the badminton don’t have enough time to it.” The world number seven expectations, responsibilities that he breached a bio-secure bubble terous innings of 72 at the top But needing 11 runs to win again at the Daren Sammy superstar said. train. So I think this was the is the lone Indian to have like always but I just hope during England tour. of the order. But when he fell in the last over with Russell on Stadium, after which the teams “It did not impact my first time that we’ve got qualified for the women’s that with your love and sup- to Marsh, one of three wickets strike Mitchell Starc was right travel to Barbados for a three- preparation much for the enough time to actually train singles in Tokyo Olympics port, I’m gonna be there, get NETHRA, VISHNU’S BOATS ARRIVE for the blossoming all-rounder, on target to earn the tourists a match One-Day International Olympics because I think and get ready for the and finds herself in an easy a medal and come back to the TOKYO: Indian sailors Vishnu Saravanan the balance of the match began measure of consolation after series starting next Tuesday. I’ve got enough time. Olympics. “I don’t think it group J with lower-ranked country,” she said. and Nethra Kumanan on Thursday received their boats which they will be using during the laser class events at the Tokyo Less than 1000 VIPs to be allowed Olympics, beginning July 23. GB women’s football team Rematch against Yazdani won’t faze ROBBEN RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL for Tokyo 2020 Opening ceremony THE HAUGE: Dutch football great Arjen to take a knee at Olympics Robben announced his retirement from his Deepak Punia, says wrestler’s coach PTI n TOKYO youth club FC Groningen on Thursday, London: Team GB announced New Delhi: The hesitancy of lightning-fast moves. bout with me and already has a ending an illustrious career spanning two on Thursday that their women’s taking the mat against someone “It’s natural to be flum- plan in place,” Virender said. he Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is likely to be decades. “I've decided to stop with my active football squad will take the you idolise does not torment moxed when you have to fight “Yazdani grew in stature and Tattended by less than 1000 VIPs and foreign dignitaries football career,” Robben said in a tweet. knee before matches at the Deepak Punia’s soul anymore with the wrestler you have progressed by beating his in person, a sharp reduction from the previously decided Tokyo Olympics. and if the draw at the Tokyo idolised growing up. But that seniors, so it’s not that he is figure of 10,000 amid rise in Covid-19 cases here, the local OFFICIALS HAPPY WITH FACILITIES The International Olympic Olympics puts him face to face hesitancy is a thing of the past. invincible. This time if Deepak media reported on Thursday. NEW DELHI: IOA President Narinder Batra Committee (IOC) have released with Iranian legend Hassan He discussed that Asian final has to wrestle with him, he will Kyodo News, quoting sources, reported that the organ- on Thursday said the IOA officials who have new guidelines softening a long- Yazdani again, it will be a bout be prepared,” he said. isers have been attempting to cut the number of people phys- landed in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic standing ban on political to watch, reckons his coach “Sushil and Sakshi were not ically attending the ceremony at the National Stadium on Games have found the facilities to be very protests at the Games. Virender Kumar. tipped to win Olympic medals, July 23. good and some “dining hall issues” have Athletes will now be allowed Deepak, who grew up idol- but they did.” The Games will open in a state of emergency due to also been resolved for the contingent. to take the knee before play tion. “By taking the knee our ising the 2016 Olympic champi- So what’s the plan to counter the coronavirus pandemic even as efforts are being made begins to highlight racial injus- women’s football side are on and two-time World cham- the dominant 26-year-old to ensure that Japan’s Emperor Naruhito attends the cere- GOKULAM TO REPRESENT INDIA tice, speak to the media and post embodying the values of Team pion Yazdani, first found him- Iranian, who has won most of mony to declare the event open. NEW DELHI: The AIFF has nominated online about their views, or GB.” self up against the Iranian at the his bouts either by fall or tech- US First lady Jill Biden is also expected to be among Gokulam Kerala FC to represent India in the wear clothing with a protest slo- No British side qualified for 2019 World Championship nical superiority? the international guests for the ceremony. AFC Club C’ship 2020-21. The winners of gan at a press conference. the men’s Olympic football tour- summit clash. “Yazdani is tall and uses his The National Stadium can accommodate 68,000 peo- the IWL competes in the tourney but since it But political statements dur- nament, but a women’s team The bout finished in favour hands well to confuse his oppo- ple but the ceremony will be limited to Games’ guests, will not be held, the national federation ing events, victory ceremonies made up of players from of Yazdani without any action nent. Deepak stood in front of including IOC representatives and foreign dignitaries. nominated the champions of fourth edition. and at the Olympic Village are England, Scotland and Wales with Deepak forfeiting the him and that was a mistake. The Games will be held without spectators in Tokyo, still off the cards, according to will compete in Tokyo. final due to a leg injury. Now he has to move side- Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama. 2 RUSSIA SWIMMERS SUSPENDED the IOC. “The players and staff have The second time he ways and launch the attack LAUSANNE: Two Russian swimmers — Andy Anson, British been taking the knee at club and found himself pitted against from there, not from the PARTICIPANTS TO WEAR MASK Alexandr Kudashev and Veronika Popova — Olympic Association CEO, said: international level for over a year Yazdani was at the Asian front,” said Virender. Athletes, presenters and volunteers will not pose for set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics were “As one of the most diverse and now and we were all united in Championship Gold medal Yazdani is the top group photographs and wear masks on the podium dur- provisionally suspended for anti-doping inclusive sports teams in the UK, our decision to continue doing bout in Almaty in April this seed at the Tokyo Games ing Tokyo Olympics medal ceremonies, the IOC said on violations by world governing body FINA. Team GB will always support whatever we can to raise aware- year. in the 86kg category and Thursday, announcing a series of health-safety measures any athlete from any sport and ness of racism and discrimina- In awe of Yazdani, 21-year-old Deepak is keeping in mind the Covid-19 pandemic. KENYA DROP 2 RUNNERS their right to promote equality tion in all its forms, standing in Deepak’s defence fell apart seeded second. So if at According to the new guidelines, additional podium NAIROBI: Kenya was forced to drop two and a more just society, where unity and solidarity with all in no time as the Iranian all they meet, it will not modules will be placed between Gold and Silver medal- runners from its Olympic team because they it is carried out peacefully, those whose lives are affected,” raced to a technical superi- be before the Gold lists and Gold and Bronze medallists to allow for social dis- haven't taken the required number of out-of- respectfully and without disrup- said head coach Hege Riise. AFP ority victory, accentuated by medal bout. tancing. competition doping tests. Agencies 12

Vijayawada Friday July 16, 2021 tollywood Playing Sita holds a lot of responsibility: Kriti Sanon

ctor Kriti Sanon, who is realise the weightage and the set to star in the multi- responsibility that come with the lingual period saga character that you are playing. A Adipurush, says playing Thankfully, I am in the hands of a the iconic character of brilliant director, someone who ALLU ARHA goddess Sita comes with has done all the research on the a lot of responsibility, something subject and on all characters,” the team of the film is aware of. Sanon said. Directed by Om Raut, the film The 30-year-old actor said is an on-screen adaptation of the Raut, who also directed the 2020 Hindu epic Ramayana and fea- period blockbuster Tanhaji, is an tures Prabhas as Lord Ram and “extremely aware” filmmaker. MAKES T’WOOD Saif Ali Khan in the role of “I know he has written the film Lankesh. and the character so beautifully. Lately, several artistes have He guides everyone so well, that I faced online trolling and calls for don’t see anything going wrong. boycott for their projects on When you do something with all social media with users alleging purity and honesty, it shows on DEBUT WITH the makers of hurting their reli- screen. I hope people feel it has gious sentiments be it the title been done well,” she said. change of Akshay Kumar’s film The film, produced by Bhushan from Laxmi Bomb to Laxmii or Kumar’s T-Series, went on floors the controversy around a scene in earlier this year. web series Tandav. Sanon, who has shot consider- SHAKUNTALAM Adipurush star Saif had also able portions for the film, said it apologised for his comments on was a delight to work with Raut, the film in an interview. Prabhas and Khan — all her first he fourth genera- family opined it would be the announced that his daughter #Shakuntalam movie. I want Thursday and she will be Sanon, however, says the team time collaborators. tion descendant of right debut for Arha. Arha will be making her debut to thank @Gunasekhar1 garu shooting for 10 days. She will of Adipurush understands the “Everyone is amazing, warm Allu family, Allu Arha, who is just four years in films. She will play Prince & @neelima_guna garu for complete shooting for her por- importance of depicting the story and so correct for the part. I shot Arha, daughter of old, is already a star on social Bharat in Shaakuntalam. In his giving my daughter this beau- tion within this schedule. with sensitivity. with Prabhas at the beginning of T Allu Arjun, is set media. Her father Allu Arjun caption, the Ala tiful movie as her debut.’ Produced by Dil Raju, “We have to obviously stay my schedule. My next to make her acting and mother Allu Sneha Reddy Vaikunthapurramuloo actor He further said, “I had an is helming within a certain schedule was with Saif. debut with Samantha’s often share adorable photos said it’s a proud moment for altogether different journey Shakuntalam, a period drama boundary Both are quite different Shakuntalam. and videos of the little one. Of the entire Allu family. with @Samanthaprabhu2 and and it is being mounted on a and personalities but Arha has been approached late, Arha can be seen doing a He wrote, “A proud moment am happy to watch Arha debut big budget. extremely entertaining to play the role of Bharata, lot of photoshoots and now for the Allu family to with her movie. My best wish- The makers are promoting in their own way.” after whom the country has she has found the perfect announce that the fourth gen- es to the entire Cast & Crew of it as a pan-India Adipurush is also been named ‘Bharat’. After lis- launchpad for her career. eration, #AlluArha will be #Shakuntalam.” film. Sanon’s most VFX- tening to the script, the Allu On Thursday, Allu Arjun making her debut with Arha has joined the sets on heavy film till date and the actor said filming it with blue screen, chroma has been a “different experience.” JAGAPATHI of her social media posts, doing what- The actor will ever makes her happy. be next seen in Shruti Haasan: I have beenThe actress in says that her life Mimi, sched- BABU IN RAM changed when she acknowledged the uled to be “I see that as the whole problem need to seek help. released on Jio therapy when I was younger“I must say that I have always spo- Cinema and because of how the fam jam scene is in ken about mental health. This is some- Netflix on CHARAN, ctress Shruti India. It's like ‘you have your cousins, thing that when I acknowledged, my July 30. Haasan has often your friends, why can't you talk to life changed. Acknowledging things spoken about the me?’ I understand the sentiment but about myself and getting the help I need to look after when it comes to mental health, the needed without feeling imperfect, SHANKAR FILM worst attitude you can have is ‘chin up’ mental health, inadequate or judged. Mostly, there is A or ‘I am fine’,” she adds. ega Power Star versatile actor Jagapathi especially in the The actress also highlights that society's judgement and stigma Ram Charan Babu in this film of Ram around. But when the pandemic hit, time of the pandemic. many people are not even aware of the everyone started talking about it much-anticipat- Charan to play the crucial Stressing on the need for help they need. ed film with role. professional guidance in “The cracks start happening and because it had to be discussed. People M acclaimed-film- Though few are saying were feeling a sense of loss -- loss of such cases, the actress usually I see people have what I call maker Shankar that Jagapathi Babu will says she has been in financial security, love and control," ‘mild breakdowns’. Usually, people she says. The actress sees a positive is likely to be go on the play the main antagonist in therapy when she was don’t even realise what they are going younger and yet, change all around now. floor by the end of this Shankar’s directorial ven- through,” she says. “I believe people world over are a lot being a part of an “The feeling of inadequacy can be so year. On February 12, pop- ture, whereas the inside industry that can ular Telugu producer Dil talk is that the actor will be more aware and, especially in India, frequently be high overwhelming and, mind you, I was a people are a lot more speaking about Raju announced that he is seen in the role of Ram psychology student and dropped out it. I genuinely believe that mental coming up with a pan- Charan’s father. It is known on the stress factor, she but continued studying psychology. I health awareness has come to the fore- Indian film and will be col- that in the past, both have friends who have therapists. I front. There are so many avenues for have been in therapy when I was laborating with Shankar of Jagapathi Babu and Ram still feels inadequate on many days. people to understand that you can get 2.0 fame and Ram Charan Charan have worked Shruti feels it is important to be younger and still when it comes to help online because of the distance. managing my emotions and sensitivity, for the project. together for the movie aware if someone needs help over People today know how to use tech- It is being heard that the Rangasthalam under the in an industry that is very heightened nology — be it through zoom calls or mental health and not brush the issue in every sense — be it stress or creativ- upcoming yet-to-be-titled direction of under the carpet with an “I am fine” skype calls. I was always doing therapy film is a thriller drama which was a blockbuster at ity — I felt inadequate on many days,” long distance because my therapist was attitude. the actress points out. based on the current sys- the box office. “Mental health is really simple and “It took me a while to say, ‘I just based out of London. So, I always tem. Ram Charan will be Sai Madhav Burra has knew that it is possible once you have really complex at the same time. I need a bit of me-time’. It’s not an easy seen playing the role of an been roped in to pen the always use this example that if you made that initial connection,” says the IAS officer, later who dialogues. Now we have to thing but me having this opportunity actress. have a stomach ache, you will have to speak about and somebody reading becomes the chief Minister wait and see that who will ajwain or yogurt and avoid spicy stuff of the state. Now according share the screen space with this, that is how the change spreads,” on the first day. On the second day you she says. to the latest report, Ram Charan in Shankar will say, ‘ok, let me take medicine’, but Shruti has been spending lockdown Shankar has approached and Dil Raju’s project. on the third day when you are still in working on her music and by the look pain, you will go to the doctor and seek help. At‘hum that pointhai, (wetum no areonedoctor here, in yourke why family says, paas kyun ja rahe ho’ would you need a doctor)?” she says.

Thaman to render SS AdhigaaramThaman who is on a hit spree will render tunes to tunes to this project. The project has story and screenplay by ecently, actor director Vetri Maaran. The dancer Raghava movie is bankrolled by Lawrence Kathiresan under Five Star R announced his new Creations LLP and Grass Root film with director Film Company. In the motion Durai Senthil Kumar poster, Raghava Lawrence is seen titled Adhigaaram. The pan- striking an intense look, with an Indian project is likely to go on apron wrapped around him and floors later this year. On a butcher knife stained with Thursday, the makers blood indicating that he might announced that music composer be essaying the role of a chef.