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ew York City, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, is ndia has shown leadership in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic yber frauds have targeted senior IAS officer and TS Special Chief ilmmaker James Cameron is optimistic that his much-anticipated Nlikely to stay closed until June, Mayor Bill de Blasio has said, even as Iand has been on the "front foot" in helping other countries combat the CSecretary BP Acharya and swindled Rs 10,000 from his account. The Fsequel to his 2009 blockbuster "Avatar" will not be delayed by the three regions of New York State are set to reopen on May 15. disease, the country's Consul General here has said, noting that the official has lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crimes police. coronavirus pandemic. The filmmaker is simultaneously working on New York has been recording a decline in daily ingenuity and skills of its people will help the country's Acharya is also the Director of city-based Dr. Marri Channa Reddy multiple sequels to the film with the one first scheduled to hospitalisations, ICU admissions and fatalities but the economy to bounce back. Sandeep Chakravorty was speaking HRD Institute, which guides training institutes for civil release on December 17, 2021. Cameron told Empire mayor said such progress must continue further before during a virtual discussion organised by Indian-American servants and officials of the Government of Telangana. On Magazine that the pandemic, which has halted several officials consider reopening the city. "On the reopening, community leader Jagdish Sewhani here on India's response May 5, Acharya received an SMS informing him that his debit productions and delayed many films in its wake, has put we're clearly not ready yet. So I think it's fair to say that June to the COVID-19. “From a policy point of view, India is very card was used for a transaction of Re.1. It asked him to alert a "major crimp in our stride". "I want to get back to work is when we are potentially going to be able to make some real clear that we have to stop the virus and not let it spread" and the bank or block the card, if the transaction was not on ‘Avatar', which right now we're not allowed to do changes, if we can continue our progress," Mayor Blasio the government is undertaking all efforts to contain the virus," done by him. He soon received another SMS informing under state emergency laws or rules. So it's all on said at his daily press briefing on Monday. Chakravorty, India's Consul General in New York, said. him that Rs 10,000 was withdrawn, police said. hold right now. KCR’s plea for 10% stimulus rings true in Modi’s plan PM Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore package, indicates lockdown 4.0 with new rules

Unbottling the PNS n NEW DELHI genie: Jagan has Telengana Chief Minister K Largest stimulus lost the chance to Chandrasekhar Rao's persis- implement total tent plea for a stimulus pack- Regulated farming age measuring at least 10% of package in the world prohibition GDP finds expression in the NEW DELHI: The mega Rs 20 While the March stimulus package that Prime Minister lakh crore stimulus package was 0.8 per cent of GDP, from rainy season Narendra Modi announced announced on Tuesday by Prime on Tuesday, as part of the Minister Narendra Modi includes RBI's cut in interest rates 2 n Centre's push to revive the previously announced measures and liquidity boosting No rythu bandhu, MSP for farmers COVID-hit economy. to save the lockdown-battered measures totalled to 3.2 Modi announced massive economy, and focuses on tax who sow crops as per their wishes new financial incentives on top breaks for small businesses as per cent of the GDP of the previously announced well as incentives for domestic (about Rs 6.5 lakh crore). PNS n HYDERABAD Clear-cut instructions in packages for a combined stim- manufacturing. this regard will be given to ulus of Rs 20 lakh crore, say- The combined package works Chief Minister K seed producers and and ing the coronavirus crisis has out to roughly 10 per cent of the GDP, RBI's cut in interest rates Chandrashekhar Rao on traders. provided India an opportuni- GDP, making it among the most and liquidity boosting measures Tuesday said that a decision on The CM will interact with ty to become self-reliant and Big-ticket economic reforms in coming days, beginning substantial in the world after the totalled to 3.2 per cent of the regulatory agriculture cultiva- field-level officials in this emerge as the best in the Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will financial packages announced by GDP (about Rs 6.5 lakh crore). tion in the State was taken regard on May 15. world. Apart from RBI assis- announce details of the special economic package. the United States, which is 13 "A special economic with the sole aim of benefitting KCR held a high-level tance, the government had per cent of its GDP, and by package is being announced — NARENDRA MODI, Prime Minister farmers. review meeting at Pragathi last month announced a Rs Japan, which is over 21 per to make India self-reliant," He wanted farmers to cul- Bhavan here on Tuesday on 1.74 lakh crore to provide cent of its GDP. The Rs 20 Modi said in his third tivate the crops suggested by change of cropping pattern benefits to the poor, including by the government so far, the States overcome the financial lakh crore package address to the nation over the government. He also and setting up of crop cash transfers, Rs 50 lakh decisions of the RBI and crisis aggravated by the lock- includes Rs 1.7 lakh COVID-19 pandemic. declared the regulatory culti- colonies. insurance cover and, steps to today's package totals to Rs 20 down since March 25. crore package of "This package, taken vation of paddy would begin It was decided that paddy ensure food security. lakh crores". KCR has been advocating free foodgrains to together with earlier No distributor was from this monsoon season. should be cultivated in a reg- About the financial package, Interestingly, this squares that the FRBM limit be poor and cash announcements The government has also ulatory manner, beginning the Prime Minister said it will with what KCR has been pitch- raised from 3% to 5% of to poor women by the willing to accept decided to set up a Seed this monsoon season. It was be around 10 percent of the ing for, right from the begn- GSDP to enable state govern- and elderly, announced in March, government during COVID crisis ‘DON’ title: Regulatory Authority and said also decided that paddy, both GDP and "will play an impor- ning. Even during the Prime ments to borrow more and as well as the Reserve Bank's and decisions taken by RBI, is to that since crops identified by fine and coarse varieties, tant role in the Atmanirbhar Minister's interaction with seek deferment of repay- liquidity measures and interest the tune of Rs 20 lakh crore, Amitabh the government would be cul- would be cultivated in the state Bharat Abhiyan' (self-reliant CMs on Monday, KCR made ment of loans taken by states rate cuts. While the March which is equivalent to almost 10 tivated, the seeds of these crops in 50 lakh acres. India campaign). He observed: a strong case for at least Rs 10 by six months. stimulus was 0.8 per cent of per cent of India's GDP." 5 would be sold henceforth. 2 "The announcements made lakh crore package to help 2 Krishna waters down KCR-Jagan bonhomie Allergic Spike in TS reflects L VENKAT RAM REDDY babu Naidu from power. That It was water that cemented the relations n HYDERABAD done, they developed and dis- between the Telugu CMs, making their give- played unusual bonhomie atishoo testing contacts of Prior to 2019 AP Assembly between them for quite long and-take policy a textbook case for what polls, Telangana Chief Minister after Jagan came to power in ought to be the sprit of federalism among K Chandrasekhar Rao and May 2019. It was water that riparian states. corona cases his Andhra Pradesh cemented the PNS n HYDERABAD counterpart YS relations Jaganmohan Reddy between the federalism among riparian Srisailam water diversion that Notwithstanding concerns 2 dead, 51 more may have initially Telugu CMs, states. KCR had confronted Jagan's raised by the Telangana High joined making their Ironically, it's the same water father, late YS Rajasekhar Court and the Centre over test positive in TS hands give-and- that is now watering down Reddy, when the founder of inadequate testing for Covid- for take poli- their hard-won bonhomie. YSRCP was the Chief Minister 19 in the state, there has been HYDERABAD: In yet another purely cy a text- KCR has now locked horns of undivided AP in 2005. no deliberate increase in the spike, Telangana reported 51 politi- book with Jagan over the latter’s That political thrust with testing rate and the biggest, more positive cases on cal reason: case for decision to lift three to four regional focus had helped single-day spike of 79 cases on Tuesday. While 37 of these dislodging what tmc ft of water from Srisailam KCR steer the next phase of Monday reflects an increase in cases were from GHMC area, Discoms generate their com- ought by building a new lift irriga- Telangana agitation on the contact testing. the remaining 14 are migrants. 95 pc billing mon politi- to be tion project to divert Krishna plank of "Telangana water loot- Referring to the 79 cases Twelve of these migrants cal rival N the water to AP. ing by Seemandhra leaders”. that surfaced on Monday, belong to Yadadri district and efficiency Chandra- sprit of It was on the issue of 2 2 sources in the Health the remaining are from Jagityal Department pointed out that district. Telangana also “it was not due to increase in reported two deaths on tests, but testing of contacts.” Tuesday, taking the death toll to Record paddy procurement by TS According to the sources, 32 in the state. One is of a 61- 8 Tenders under lockdown! each contact who tests positive year-old male from Moosa n PNS n HYDERABAD season by breaking previous 7,129 crore and credited Rs. has minimum 8-10 contacts Bowli in Hyderabad with Cong sniffs ‘scam’ in Kaleshwaram highs in the history of 3,715 crore into farmers' bank whom they could have infect- associated co-morbidities like TODAY hypertension. & Dummugudem tenders Civil Supplies Telangana. Addressing accounts. The previous high- ed. Over the past week, these ALMANAC Corporation Chairman media at the Civil est procurement for Rabi was contacts were traced and test- 2 PNS n HYDERABAD n ‘KCR indulging in massive Mareddy Srinivas Supplies Bhavan here, 37.21 lakh metric tonnes in ed, resulting in the spike. Month & Paksham: graft under Covid-19 cover’ Reddy on Tuesday said Srinivas said that dur- 2016-17 season, while the pro- Thus, the number of tests is number of contacts. Even Paush & Shukla Paksha Telangana Pradesh Congress that the corporation ing the current Rabi curement of paddy recorded in dependent only on positive though the cases are asympto- Panchangam Committee (TPCC) president n had set a milestone in season, the corporation 2018-19 was 37.05 lakh metric cases. The state is not deliber- matic, tests are being done on & Nalgonda MP Capt N Uttam Contractors paying 8% as paddy procurement for procured 39 lakh metric tonnes. ately increasing tests; so, it is contacts. kickbacks, alleges TPCC chief Tithi : Shashthi: 05:58 am Kumar Reddy has alleged that the 2019-20 Yasangi (Rabi) tonnes of paddy worth Rs 2 positive cases multiplied by the 2 Nakshatram: Shravana: Full Night Chief Minister K Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Chandrashekhar Rao and his Tuesday, Uttam Kumar Reddy close relatives have indulged alleged that, while the entire any important work) corruption by taking advantage world was busy fighting the HC questions K’bad Ganesh idol to be mere one foot tall Rahukalam: 12:12 pm – 01:48 pm of the lockdown to manipulate Coronavirus, KCR and his close Yamagandam: 07:24 am – 09:00 am tenders of the Kaleshwaram relatives were busy “taking 8% working of police PNS n HYDERABAD This year Ganesh falls on Aug 22. The first phase Varjyam: 09:09 am – 10:51 am and Dummugudem projects commission as kickbacks from of the idol preparation – Karra worth over Rs. 24,000 crore. contractors of Kaleshwaram PNS n HYDERABAD It appears that even Lord Chaturdhi falls on Aug Puja – will be performed at 5 Gulika: 10:36 am - 12:12 pm Interacting with senior party projects”. Ganesh, the remover of obsta- 22. The first phase of the pm on May 18. Good Time: (to start any important work) leaders at a video-conference on 2 The Telangana a High Court cles and the one who is propi- The same day an announce- Amritakalam: 07:20 pm – 09:02 pm on Tuesday expressed its dis- tiated first before undertaking idol preparation – Karra ment would be made on the Abhijit Muhurtham: NIL pleasure over the functioning any project, is not immune to Puja – will be performed celebrations and other relevant of police force of the state dur- the present and long-term aspects, committee chairman ing the lockdown period. It said impact of Covid-19. at 5 pm on May 18. Singari Sudarsan said. HYDERABAD that the police on field appeared The gigantic Khairatabad Reports suggest that the WEATHER to be not being briefed by their Ganesh idol is going to be just The Khairatabad Ganesh is organisers had started increas- Forecast: Mostly sunny superiors about the latest bul- one foot this year. It was in the popular not only in Telangana ing the height of Khairtabad Temp: 38/25 letins, decisions and orders year 1954 that a one-foot-high but also Andhra Pradesh. Ganesh annually from 1981. A Humidity: 55% issued by the state and Central Khairatabad Ganesh was Every year, the idol makers 61-feet-tall Ganesh idol was Sunrise: 05:45 am governments on gradual relax- launched. ly cut down to mere one foot adopt a different theme with a installed last year. The idol, Sunset: 06:39 pm ations of restrictions during the According to Ganesh Utsav to prevent gathering of crowd huge idol of Lord Ganesh as costing Rs 1 crore, was made Current Weather Conditions ongoing lockdown. Committee, this year the size because of the continuing coro- the centrepiece. by at least 100 workers who Updated May 12, 2020 5:00 PM 2 of the idol would be drastical- navirus threat. This year Ganesh Chaturdhi sweated it out for four months. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 hyderabad 02 Unbottling the genie: Jagan has lost the chance to implement total prohibition he YSRCP Govern- then on, the thefts What would happen if Jagan Discouraging people from days of lockdown. This lengthy ment’s stated goal of would turn to threats, The prime goal of the committee was were to adopt such an approach consuming liquor is not as dry period had led to people T bringing in total then acts of violence and to educate people about the evils of and try to discourage people simple as it sounds. getting accustomed to a life prohibition in a phased finally, crime. from liquor consumption? Such an endeavour would without liquor. manner appears increas- Ultimately, addicts not liquor consumption. Janardhan Reddy During campaigning for the need a specific plan of action However, the lure of a size- ingly distant. PIN only destroy their assured the delegation that he would midterm elections for the Lok that focuses on educating the able revenue from liquor sales While the Government POINT personal happiness, but implement prohibition if people backed Sabha in February, 1998, people and also a body to proved too much and the gov- believes that discouraging irreparably damage rela- Janardhan Reddy recalled the oversee implementation of the ernment opted to reopen liquor consumption by enhancing tionships with all their loved the idea. However, the delegation episode and expressed displea- plan. vends, albeit with fewer shops. liquor prices and reducing the ones and well-wishers. didn't agree to the proposal and the sure at the opposition for turn- The government can well Reducing the number of number of shops is the right way Liquor lovers invariably fol- ‘protest’ faded away. ing down his proposal. He draw from an episode that liquor shops also raises some to move towards its goal, ques- low the saying “Where there is said that the Opposition knew took place in the earlier pertinent questions. tions remain whether a liquor- a will, there is a way”. They are well that prohibition was not Congress regime. How much liquor is being free AP is possible. least bothered about the possible at all. The then government set up supplied to each shop? What Is such an approach realistic domestic situation and their hike in pensions. decided to rock the government No one would be at fault if a committee, flush with funds, about the allotment made to a even? Can any addict avoid only goal is getting the money And in these times of Covid- over the issue. A delegation, M D RATNA KUMAR he questions the ‘discourage- to campaign against liquor closed shop hitherto? The gov- liquor if he find that he cannot to buy a bottle. 19, how about social distanc- comprising members of civil Senior Journalist ment method' to achieve total consumption. A Congress ernment hasn’t clarified afford it? Would an addict The Government will have ing? society and opposition leaders prohibition. The very notion leader was made chairman of whether the quota announced thing about satisfying his crav- to realise that most of the pen- The Government ruthlessly met the then Chief Minister N tion throughout the state. creates doubts if such a move that committee. The first thing earlier is being dispatched to ing or about keeping his home sions it hands out on the first implemented 50 cut in the Janardhan Reddy who tried The prime goal of the com- will bear fruit, and whether the this leader did to celebrate his the shops that are now opened. fires burning? day of every month go to salaries of its employees but hard to convince them that the mittee was to educate people ruling party and its cadres appointment was to arrange a vbThere will be no use if the Conventional wisdom, and liquor shops by the end of the paid the full amount of pen- prohibition wouldn’t be that about the evils of liquor con- have the commitment to adopt party for his friends and well- stock allotted to a closed shop umpteen instances suggest that day. Not surprisingly, the first sions to the BPL families. easy to implement. sumption. Janardhan Reddy this method. wishers where liquor flowed is being sold through an an addict would simply borrow day the government enhanced Long ago, when Congress When he sensed the mood assured the delegation that he It can be safely assumed that like water. opened shop. If the number of from his friends and employ- pensions to Rs 3,000 saw a was in power, there was heated of the delegation, Janardhan would implement prohibition by the time the next elections Jagan would have done well shops allowed to reopen has ers to pay for the liquor. Once three-fold increase in liquor discussion on imposition of Reddy proposed a committee if people backed the idea. draw close, all pretence of “dis- if he had continued to keep been decreased, there should this source of revenue dries up, sales. In other words the pur- total prohibition in undivided with adequate powers and However, the delegation didn't couragement” will go out the liquor shops across the state have been a drop in the rev- he would tap into the savings chasing capacity saw three- AP. The entire opposition was funds to take up a massive cam- agree to the proposal and the window and liquor will flow like shut even after the Centre enue. Till now, there is no of his family members. From fold increase, in line with the pressing for prohibition and paign against liquor consump- “protest” faded away. it always has before elections. announced relaxations after 45 such information. Regulated State run schools to face a farming... The dilemmas of restoring Continued from page 1 It was also decided to culti- normalcy in rural districts vate Telangana Sona variety in tough challenge post-Covid 10 lakh acres. The government AVINASH DEEPAK PULI Textile shops, hotels and automobile will soon announce what crops n MAHABUBNAGAR shops could not revive their activities PV KONDAL RAO to undertake an enrolment should be cultivated in n WARANGAL drive from June 1 this year. But which areas and to what Restoring normalcy even after as per the expectations in the semi this seemed an uphill task to extent. It was also decided to the relaxations seemed uneasy urban areas and even in the district The Rural education system is achieve under the existing cir- offer Rythu Bandhu benefits in the rural Telangana districts headquarters of rural Telangana where bound to face a stiff challenge cumstances. only to the farmers who cul- for the past five days. during the post Covid-19 peri- The private and corporate tivate crops as directed by the Though many people have the relaxations have been announced. od. With the government schools during this unexpect- state and their produce would come out onto the roads to schools lagging behind its pri- ed holidays schedule have get the MSP. It was also decid- resume their regular works the registration offices spread In many villages the pre cul- vate school counterparts in commenced online classes to ed to cultivate cotton in 50 and routine operations, the across all the rural parts of tivation activity has not com- adoption of online education upper primary and secondary lakh acres and red gram in takers for their works are not Telangana. Similarly the auto- menced in full swing till date. patterns, the students in school students. Some schools another 10 lakh acres. The offi- coming out in expected num- mobile sector repairs have The farmers were a bit confused schools run by the state and have also engaged lower pri- cials will soon announce the bers. ensured but the sales and pur- after the announcement from central governments are mary students for online class- crops to be cultivated in which Textile shops, hotels and chases of new bikes and four the government that the agricul- unlikely to secure the challeng- es. Several private schools con- area and their extent. The gov- automobile shops could not wheelers are unlikely to ture wing would suggest the ing education. ducting online classes have ernment has also decided to revive their activities as per the resume in the next few days. cropping pattern to the farmer The districts in rural completed 20 per cent of their grow vegetables in the farm- expectations in the semi urban With the farming activity for during the current season. Telangana house one school in syllabus. lands that are near to urban areas and even in the district the next spring is likely to com- On the other hand, other each village till date even after On the contrary, the govern- areas. The government will headquarters of rural mence this month during the businesses and works connect- experiencing challenges from ment schools with their lack- also suggest to farmers which Telangana where the relax- mid summer, the seeds and ed to various departments have the private educational institu- Around 30 lakh enrolments from Class luster facilities are bound to vegetable variety should be ations have been announced. fertiliser business is bound to also not picked up pace even in tions. The intake of students in II to X have been recorded in the face a stiffest challenge in the grown in which area and to Sources say that the regular commence in many rural and the listed green and orange the schools was reduced from competition of imparting of what extent? operations on par with the pre semi urban parts. zones. a whopping 80 per cent in the government run schools which are certain challenging subjects “Though Corona is there in lockdown period may be However the pace with The green zones with zero entire student enrolment to the equal to the number of enrolments in this year too. every state, no other govern- achieved only after few months which the sales have picked up occurrence of outbreak of present 49 per cent in the Some teachers in govern- ment made any attempt to buy in these businesses. was not on par with the expec- Coronavirus seemed all set to government, Panchayat Raj, the private and corporate educational ment schools say that the com- the entire crops. Only in Property registration activ- tations as the government speed up the operations but the Mandal and Zilla Parishad institutions petition would be between Telangana we are procuring the ities have resumed on the announced that it would sug- construction sector in partic- school networks. two parallels given the present entire crops produce. This is the same day the wine shops have gest the sowing, and transplan- ular is unable to maintain the Around 30 lakh enrolments conditions in the government speciality of Telangana State. opened, but only the registra- tation options of crops to the rhythm it used to as the rates from Class II to X have been IX was slated to be held in the extended till May 29, the hol- school networking. Schemes like Rytu Bima, free tions pending before the lock- Rythu Bandhu beneficiaries for the infrastructure have recorded in the government month of April. A similar iday schedule of the year com- Academic analysts and 24-hour power supply are not down were accomplished in from this season. increased drastically. run schools which are equal to examination schedule was menced and it surpassed mid- experts while corroborating being implemented anywhere the number of enrolments in fixed for the private and cor- way stage by now. If everything with this view that if a physi- in the country. The state gov- the private and corporate edu- porate institutions as well. goes well the students are sup- cal distancing pattern and the ernment is committed and cational institutions. However, the schedule was posed to attend the classes for alternate day schooling system dedicated to agriculture devel- Spike in TS... During the pre lockdown disturbed and the government the next academic year 2020- has to be introduced at the opment and farmers’ welfare KCR’s plea for 10% Continued from page 1 period the academic year of has announced an automatic 21 from June 12 as per the pre beginning of the next academ- and working in that direction. 2019-20 was at the fag end promotion pattern for the stu- fixed schedule. ic year the pupils in the govern- The entire world is wanting to It may be mentioned here stage and the examination dents from Class II to Class IX. Even the teachers of govern- ment run schools would cer- learn from Telangana State in stimulus rings true... that the High Court ques- schedule for Classes from II to Since the lockdown was ment institutions are supposed tainly face many challenges. this regard,” the CM said. Continued from page 1 or exhausted was not an tioned the state’s testing option in confronting the process and observed, “if a In April, KCR wrote to Modi unprecedented challenge person is diagnosed with urging him to consider quan- posed by the pandemic and Covid-19, his family mem- ALLERGIC ATISHOO titative easing and 'helicopter India has to make sincere bers should also undergo Record paddy Tenders under lockdown! money' as options for extend- efforts to become a self-reliant tests. It is not appropriate to Continued from page 1 cancelled and fresh tenders ing a stimulus package to nation by transforming the say that tests will be conduct- Sneezing KTR causes flutter procurement called at global scale," he States that accounts for 10 per crisis into an opportunity. ed on only those who display PNS n HYDERABAD in a tweet, enquired about KTR’s "This massive corruption in observed. cent of India's GDP. Asserting that just one virus symptoms.” health. He wrote, “Disturbed to irrigation projects is happen- Pointing out that Tuesday The special economic pack- has destroyed the world, Modi Following this nudge from In corona times, sneezing per se know that you were down with by TS ing when there is a total lock- (May 12) was the last date for age that the Prime Minister said the pandemic has provid- High Court, even Chief is a matter of grave concern even flu symptoms in Sircilla. Continued from page 1 down and no one could come submitting bids for the announced on Tuesday will ed an opportunity to India to Minister K Chandrashekar if the cause happens to be just Concerned about your health. out. The tender was called and Dummugudem project, Uttam have emphasis on land, labour, become self-reliant and Rao called for testing of all allergy. This came to the fore on You have been a Covid warrior But, this year, within a closed during the lockdown Kumar Reddy alleged that liquidity and laws. emerge as a powerful country primary contacts of every Monday when a video clip since the virus engulfed us, month the landmark pro- period. Hence, there was no there was a meeting at the It will be for "our labourers, globally in the 21st century. confirmed Covid-19 patient. showing IT Minister KT Rama unmindful of your health. Please curement of paddy was serious global bidding. As per behest of the Chief Minister farmers, honest tax payers, India's self-reliance address- Yet, Telangana has not been Rao sneezing several times dur- reassure us about your health. achieved, he added. So far, our information, the cost esti- with regard to Rs. 3,000 crore MSMEs and cottage industry", es concerns about world's hap- releasing data pertaining to ing his visit to Rajanna-Siricilla You are our hope. Please take 58% of the total paddy has mates have been boosted by tender and it has been manip- Modi said. India's self-reliance piness, cooperation and peace, testing. district created a flutter among care.” KTR, taking note of the been procured. 30-40% at the cost of public ulated. L&T would be award- will be based on five pillars - Modi said, adding medicines Meanwhile, the number people. tweet, clarified that he was per- Amid the Covid-19 crisis, exchequer and huge 8% com- ed the tender when it opens - economy, infrastructure, supplied by India have infused of migrants returning to the In the clip, the Minister is seen fectly well and apologised for any in spite of there being no mission arrangements were tomorrow. "If this is not technology driven system, new hopes in the world which state is increasing. This has frequently sneezing into his inconvenience he may have support from the Centre, the entered to between the con- manipulated, then how would vibrant demography and is fighting battle of life and resulted in an increase in the towel, while attending a series of caused. “Many thanks for your corporation had overcome tractors and the powers that we learn who is bidding and demand, he said. death. number of positive cases programmes and interacting concern sir. Perfectly well now. the shortage of gunny bags. be," (sic) he alleged. who is getting the L1 price," he The PM also hinted at big- The prime minister's among migrants. Yet, in such with officials. Naturally, amidst Developed an allergic cold en During the outbreak of Uttam Kumar Reddy sought to know. L&T did not ticket economic reforms in address to the nation came a cases, contact tracing is the widespread scare over the route to Siricilla. Didn’t want to Covid-19 in the state, the alleged that the Chief Minister, initially qualify for the coming days, and said begin- day after he held a marathon allegedly not done. Sources spread of Coronavirus, several cancel my visit suddenly as it corporation had only 7.55 who also holds the irrigation Dummugedem project. But ning Wednesday, Finance six-hour meeting with chief said that migrant workers people were evidently disturbed would inconvenience many peo- crore gunny bags. On its portfolio, and his relatives manipulations were done over Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ministers on the road ahead won't be having any prima- by the video and apprehensive ple. Apolo-gies for any inconve- own, it had collected anoth- benefited from manipulations the last 10 days to make it eli- will announce details of the after May 17 when the 54-day ry contacts. So is the case about the minister’s health con- nience I may have caused inad- er 8 crore bags to achieve the in the tender process. "We gible to enter the tender special economic package. nationwide lockdown is due to with those who returned to dition. A G Subramanya Sastry, vertently,” he tweeted. feat. demand that these tenders be process, Uttam claimed. Modi said getting fatigued end. Telangana and tested positive. Krishna waters down KCR-Jagan bonhomie 2 dead, 51 more test... Continued from page 1 There are 472 active cases in Continued from page 1 tor and another 3 tmc ft from became the Chief Minister, water disputes amicably. It was Later, a series of meetings involving Telangana and there- the state among 1,326 report- Sangameswaram. KCR invited him to his camp decided at the meeting that was held at the official level to by dumping KCR's proposal of The other death is of a 65-yr- ed so far. Till date, 25 migrants In 2005, YSR decided to However, the Jagan govern- office-cum-residence Pragathi waters of the Godavari River devise a roadmap for diversion a joint project for the purpose. old male from Jiyaguda, who have tested positive for Covid- increase the capacity of ment changed its plan and Bhavan in June 2019 to address would be diverted to Srisailam of Godavari water to Srisailam This reportedly upset KCR, was admitted to Gandhi 19. To screen the migrants Pothireddypadu diverting issued a GO to lift three to four water sharing disputes relating in Andhra to combat the dip- for the mutual benefit of the who too did not make any Hospital on Tuesday, upon a entering the state, 275 health Srisailam water, citing that the tmc ft of water from the to Krishna and Godavari ping levels of the Krishna states. KCR and Jagan met efforts to revive this joint pro- reference from KIMS teams have been deployed at 87 number of days of flood flows Srisailam project. between the Telugu States. River by construction a joint thrice between June 2019 and ject with AP later. Hyderabad. He was suffering check-posts in border districts. will decrease to 30 days from KCR has lashed out at the project on the borders of two January 2020 to discuss While this stalemate contin- also from diabetes and hyper- About 1,000 health personnel of 90 days because of Almati AP move, terming the decision This meeting had set a trend Telugu states to divert surplus Godavari water sharing. But ued, the issue of GO 203 on tension. are working in these teams. and Narayanpur dams in as unilateral and asserting that in the country with both the water of the Godavari river to nothing materialised following May 5 by the Jagan govt to lift Karnataka, which KCR it was in violation of the AP CMs making efforts to resolve the Krishna basin. The move the meetings. Srisailam water has fuelled opposed. Reorganisation Act. He has water disputes across the table. was expected to benefit However, in October 2019, speculations that the bon- On May 5, the Jagan govern- threatened to wage a legal bat- Marathon meetings were held Andhra’s Rayalaseema region Jagan dropped a bombshell by homie between KCR and Jagan ment issued GO No. 203 to tle against the AP government for hours together on June 28 and the Palamuru and announcing an irrigation pro- has ended and that the rela- construct a new lift irrigation in the Supreme Court and and 29 at the level of CMs on Nalgonda regions in ject at a cost of Rs 60,000 crore tions between the two Telugu project by lifting Srisailam lodge a complaint with the Day-1 and at the level of top Telangana. The CMs instruct- to divert Godavari water from states are back to square one water. The AP government’s Krishna River Management officials on Day-2. ed their officials to chart out Polavaram dam in West and in accord with the situa- initial plan was to draw 10 tmc Board. In the meeting, both the plans so as to successfully Godavari to Banakacharla reg- tion prevailing when ft of water – 7 tmc ft from After Jagan trounced Naidu CMs decided to work togeth- divert the water as a 'win-win ulator on the Krishna river in Chandrababu Naidu was at the Pothireddypadu head regula- in the May 2019 polls and er on water sharing and resolve situation' for both states. Kurnool district without helm in AP.

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RIME The art of learning all set to CORNER Private schools overlook Man harasses woman change with social distancing with porn, arrested NAVEEN KUMAR ing such danger- HYDERABAD: The Panjagutta n HYDERABAD ous times, said Police on Monday arrested a State’s fee hike warning Venkat Sainath K, person who had sent PNS n HYDERABAD Chief Minister passed an order to all the principal secretary education Home teaching with the prop- joint secretary, pornographic content to a department Chitra voicing er link, user ID, and password HSPA. "The school woman through WhatsApp. The Contrary to the warning by the private schools warning them against their protest over the hike. is the way to handle the edu- management can arrested person was identified as State government to the private hiking fees for the next academic. Many There are 31,21,539 stu- cation system until a cure is also mint money Ravi Prasad, a resident of schools, several corporate and expressed doubts over implementation dents in about 10,549 private found, says the HSPA. The by running a busi- Kukatpally. Police said that international schools have been schools. In fact, 50 per cent of school cannot maintain social ness out of sanitis- Prasad had secured the number sending messages hinted at of the order in its true spirit. the private schools are ordinary distancing and will be chaotic ers and masks. of the woman from another hiking the tuition fee from Rs and 50 per cent of the rest of to control kids as they are They should person and sent her a couple of 5,000 to Rs 47,520 per head. per cent. Conveyance charges the private schools against hik- them are medium schools. tough to handle as it is, work on porn videos on WhatsApp on Managements of these of Rs 50,400 are additional. The ing the tuition fees for the past The top schools figured in the they said. home May 6. According to the schools have turned a deaf ear schools charge students two years. In 2017, the govern- rest of the 50 per cent of the Speaking about possi- teaching complaint received by the police, to the advice of Chief Minister towards Rs 32,000 towards ment constituted a committee schools. The tuition fee hike is ble ways to operate a school, is here to stay and we must live and provide students with when the woman called him up K Chandrasekhar Rao to col- lunch fee. headed by former vice-chan- not a major issue in ordinary the Vice Principal of with it. The most affected lot secure linksl," said the joint and questioned his behavior, lect only tuition fee and that In another private school, cellor Prof Tirumala Rao to and medium schools. Hyderabad Public School, will be the primary students as secretary. Prasad allegedly threatened her too instalments because of the the management hiked the submit a report on tuition fees But the rest of the schools Narsimha Reddy Sallaram said they will miss out on basic An online suggestion form and asked her to proceed as she Coronavirus threat. He also tuition fee for Class VIII stu- by private schools. The com- according to their level hiked that multiple proposals are socialising etiquette like team- has been put up on the website pleases. She approached the advised them against any hike dent to Rs 47,000, the increase mittee submitted a report in the tution fee ranging between coming in as to how to start work, sports, and other work- of the Directorate of police and lodged a complaint in the fees. was Rs 5,000 compared to 2018 advising the schools to 10 per cent and 28 per cent and school once lockdown is lifted. shops," he said. Education, where students, following which a case was An international school has what the student had paid last increase the fee by 10 per cent also other ancillary fees to the "There is a possibility of rota- Pointing out a positive their teachers, principals and booked against him. The police increased the tuition fee of a year. Many corporate schools annually. But the state govern- detriment of the parents. tional shifts where we ask 50 aspect of the pandemic, HPS parents can give their inputs, tracked down Prasad and caught Class VI student who was pro- have hinted at hiking the ment set the report aside. Meanwhile, the Chief per cent of students to come to vice principal added that it will an official statement said. him on Monday. A case has been moted to Class VII to Rs tuition fee by at least 15 per Citing that the committee Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao school for a week and attend make students and faculty go Respondents submitting registered and is being 2,20,170 from Rs 1,72,650 cent to parents. report under the perusal of the also passed an order to private while the remaining 50 per tech-savvy as the world is practical and out of the box investigated. which he paid as fee during The Education government, the government schools warning them against cent can attend online classes. becoming digital. suggestions will be invited to Class VI. The hike was Department has issued asked the private schools not to hiking fees for the next acad- We have to consider other It is primarily a question of share their thoughts with SOT sleuths raid as good as Rs orders asking the hike the fees in 2018-19, but emic. Many expressed doubts factors as well because it has hygiene, we cannot let our kids Minister Manish Sisodia gutka unit, 6 held 50,400 and private the managements turned a over the implementation of the been established that Covid-19 risk it all by stepping out dur- through an online platform. works out to deaf year to the request. The order in its true spirit. HYDERABAD: A Special be around then principal secretary of The government has Operations Team (SOT) of LB 27 education department Ranjeev ordered all private schools not Nagar zone along with the R Acharya issued a GO asking to hike any fee for the upcom- Agri diploma Balapur Police raided a gutka the managements of ing academic year 2020-2021. manufacturing unit and arrested private Schools were also told not to admission six persons on Tuesday. The schools force parents to pay the annu- arrested persons were identified not to hike al fee in one go or term-wise as Mohd. Altaf, 32, Syed Saleem, the fees during 2019-20 but collect it only on a month- linked to 45, Vippin Singh, 33, schools not to too. But the managements put ly basis. Mohammad Amzed, 18, hike the tuition fees in tune the burden of the school fee Schools are allowed to col- Polycet ranks Mohammad Salman, 18 and a with the directions from the hike on parents. The Hydera- lect only the tuition fee, none PNS n HYDERABAD minor. Police seized gutkha Chief Minister. The State gov- bad Parents' Association has of the additional fees should be material and machinery, all put ernment has been advising lodged a complaint with the collected whatsoever. Prof Jayashankar Telangana together worth Rs 30 lakh from State Agricultural University them. Officials raided four places Registrar Sudhir Kumar on at Alinagar in the limits of Tuesday directed the candi- Balapur PS, where gutkha was LOCKDOWN SEES CLEANER LAKES Supervisor Mango traders at Kothapet fruit market dates wishing to seek admis- prepared illegally. The banned sion in the agriculture diplo- products were being supplied to abuses, slaps ma courses of the university vendors and traders in local should take the Polycet-2020 markets. The seized property Cleaner city lakes says bulk sanitation Part of Kothapet market for admission into the cours- along with respondents were es for the year 2020-21. handed over to the Balapur worker couple The Telangana State Board Police for taking further action. drug units not polluting PNS n HYDERABAD relocated to other areas of Technical Education has released the notification for Three held with PNS n HYDERABAD In the current era of officials PNS n HYDERABAD area sells only papaya, water admission to polytechnic banned tobacco and Ministers holding sani- melons and other fruit vari- entrance test on March 2 As against the earlier allega- tation workers close to their The marketing department eties. this year for admission to and cigarettes tions by experts and environ- chest, a supervisor allegedly officials have relocated a part The market at Kothapeta is engineering, non-engineering HYDERABAD: The North Zone mentalists that the bulk drug abused a sanitation worker of the Kothapet fruit market to the biggest fruit market in and four diploma courses of Task Team apprehended a gang manufacturing companies couple in the name of caste elsewhere in the city to prevent Telangana which receies its the agriculture university. of three for illegally transporting were playing a major role in and hit him with a sandal on overcrowding at the market supplies from neighbouring The details are included in banned noxious gutka, tobacco polluting the environment Sunday while the official and to keep the Coronavirus states and other countries. the information and booklet. and cigarettes worth Rs 5 lakh including land, water and air, slapped the sanitation work- at bay. Larger number of traders The last date to apply for on Tuesday. The officials seized the Bulk Drug Manufacturers er's wife, according to reports Because of Ramzan and frequents the market from the Polycet is May 31. The the smuggled goods, a car, three Association of India (BDMAI) reaching here on Tuesday. mango season, huge crowds various districts and other agriculture university will mobile phones and cash from citing the data released by the fully functioning during lock- ing the water quality in the The dispute is stated to turn up at the fruit market states. release its admission notifica- their possession. The task force State Pollution Control Board down period, the pollution lake, had recently said there have taken place over the daily. To ensure maintaining tion. The counselling process team, based on credible stating that water quality in the levels in the environment has was an increase of dissolved attendance of the sanitation To reduce their rush and physical distance, the market- is subject to agriculture uni- information, laid a trap near city lakes improved during been drastically reduced and oxygen level while the BOD worker. According to reports, thereby decrease the scope of ing department officials relo- versity rules. However, the Bowenpally cross road and the lockdown has now ques- this clearly proves that the bulk level had also come down. sanitation workers Balaswa- contracting the Covid-19 cated a part of the market to seats are allocated as per the intercepted a vehicle and found tioned the claims that bulk drug and pharma companies' "For years, everyone was my and Chinnamma reached infection, the officials relocat- elsewhere. The arrangement Polycet ranks, he added. that huge quantities of banned drug units and pharmaceutical role in polluting the environ- under the impression that the the GHMC ward office at ed to Telephone Colony route has been in place for over a Once the Polycet results are products were being carried in industries were polluting the ment is very minimal. city lakes were polluted by Pragati Nagar on Sunday to behind the Saroornagar Rytu week now. The fruit traders are out, the candidates should them by Anil Kumar Agarwal, lakes. Since the drug and pharma effluents from bulk drug and mark their attendance. Bazar and to the Uppal advised to take note of the apply to the university Vinod Tiwari, and Mohd Abdul Executive director of units were operating during pharmaceutical industries. But The supervisor Sujata pre- Bhagayat market besides con- changes. responding to the notifica- Majid. "The accused men were BDMAI P Eshwar Reddy said the lockdown, and the lake's all bulk drug units were oper- vented them from doing so tinuing the fruit market at But the relocation of the tion. One of the eligibility is illegally transporting banned that according to recent media water quality had improved ating during the lockdown as on the pretext of reporting for Kothapet. existing market at two other that the prospective students gutka products and cigarettes in reports and reports from both even then, there was no basis they were mandated to see that work late. She also abused the The market at Kothapet places is putting pressure on should have studied for four order to supply to needy state and Central pollution in the claim that they were there is no shortage of essen- couple and hit Balaswamy sells only mangoes and sweet the existing marketing super- years in rural areas. If the customers by violating the control boards, despite the responsible for the lake being tial medicines. Even then, the with a sandal and slapped lemons, while the one behind visors and other staff. It has candidate fails to secure good lockdown orders of the fact that the pharma, biotech polluted, the Association said. lake is cleaner now. How are Chinnamma in front of other the Saroornagar Rytu bazaar increased work load on the rank, he is not eligible to Government of Telangana State. and other essential bulk drug The BDMAI said the PCB, bulk drug units responsible for workers, the sanitation work- sells grapes, orange and sapota. staff and causing inconve- apply. For details, contact The trio violated the food safety manufacturing companies are which was frequently monitor- its pollution?" he questioned. ers said. The market at Uppal Bhagayat nience to them. www.polycetts.nic.in and standards act of 2006 along. The apprehended accused persons, along with seized material, were handed over to IIIT-Hyd announces three new Bowenpally police for further Talasani asks officials to speed up desilting works investigation" said the task force fellowships in AI, Blockchain officials. PNS n HYDERABAD that their maintenance is not years together the works PNS n HYDERABAD Doctoral fellowships in the up to the mark. Therefore, he remained incomplete, he said broad areas of blockchain. Minister for Animal wanted the horticulture offi- asking officials to bring prob- International Institute of IIIT-H set up a blockchain Husbandry Talasani Srinivas cials to visit the parks and take lems if any to his notice. 3 booked for Information Technology CoE at IIIT-H last year and has Yadav on Tuesday asked the remedial measures. He asked officials to ensure Hyderabad (IIIT-H) has been actively researching dif- officials to complete all the Further, he asked the elec- that the development works murder over announced 3 new Ph. D and ferent aspects of blockchain GHMC, electrical, housing, tricity department officials to should begin within four days Post Doctoral fellowships in such as security, next-gen waterworks and other develop- relocate the electric poles from of laying the foundation stone. the broad areas of AI and blockchains, game-theoretic ment works taken up in Sanath the middle of the road at sev- The state government has property blockchain. issues, ML over blockchains, e- Nagar Assembly constituency eral places. identified Sanath Nagar con- A total of up to five Kohli governance over blockchain. on a war-footing during the At some places the roads are stituency as the pilot project to disputes Ph.D Fellowships for the aca- Prof PJ Narayanan, current lockdown period and not yet laid in spite of complet- supply drinking water round PNS n HYDERABAD demic year 2020-21 will be Director, IIIT-H said, "KCIS is take steps to desilting the nalas ing the task of laying the the clock. If the pilot project is awarded to candidates with a one of the largest AI research in view of the coming mon- pipelines, the Minister direct- successful, the same would be The Chaderghat Police along prior track record in research groups in the country. We have soon season. Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas reviews the progress of ed the officials to immediate- implemented all over the city, with the East Zone Task force that showcases their research also made significant progress Reviewing the progress of development works at a meeting held at his official in Masab Tank on Tuesday ly take up works pertaining to he added. on Tuesday apprehended aptitude capacity to think with our blockchain CoE since development works in his con- laying pipelines. He expressed The Minister wanted the three accused persons who through unstructured prob- its inception a year ago. Lots stituency in a meeting held at roads on time. tify the defects like overflow- displeasure over main road officials to respond on time on brutally murder a man due to lems, and an interest to work of opportunities are available his official chambers in Masab After desilting the nalas in ing manholes and water stag- works not progressing beyond the representations made to property disputes. in the broad areas of AI. work in these emerging areas Tank on Tuesday, the Minister the constituency, he wanted the nation at some places. foundation stone laying stage them by the people as well as The arrested persons have The institute has also for PhD and Post-Doc aspi- said that the current lockdown desilted soil should be imme- Stating that the Sanath Nagar and expressed concern over elected people's representa- been identified as Syed announced the launch of rants with the top-class facul- period is useful for executing diately rushed to elsewhere, he constituency has the highest people facing problems due to tives and take steps to resolve Dastagir, 45, Mohd Salahu- Ripple-IIIT-H PhD and Post ty in AI and Blockchain area." works like laying pipelines and said asking the officials to rec- number of parks, he observed incomplete road works. For them. ddin, 44 and Iqbal Ahmed Khan, 52. The victim Mohd Abdul Rehman, 43, is a busi- nessman from Nimboliadda VANDE BHARAT MISSION in Kachiguda. Online slots Abdul Rehman and Syed Dastagir are co-brothers. On Flight with 331 returnees from UK lands in Hyderabad to register May 9, Dastagir, Salahuddin and Khan hatched a plan to PNS n HYDERABAD The flight from Britain was contact between the passengers kill Rahman. After an hour, the fourth to land in The passengers and immigration officers. properties Dastagir asked Rahman to An Air India flight with 331 Hyderabad under 'Vande were transported Air India flight from Abu PNS n HYDERABAD come near Saifa Masjid where passengers from Britain land- Bharat Mission', the biggest- to designated Dhabi with 170 evacuees had the trio waylaid him and ed at the Rajiv Gandhi ever exercise to bring home landed on Monday night while The office of sub-registrar stabbed him to death. International Airport on Indians stranded in various locations in the the one from the US (San provides online slot booking According to the Police, Tuesday. countries due to Covid-19 city for mandatory Francisco) via Mumbai arrived facility to register property Rahman and Dastagir pur- The flight later took off with lockdown. 14-day quarantine on Monday morning with 118 and at the same time it pro- chased an old house at another 87 passengers for After the completion of passengers. vides pass for the people to Nimboliadda in Kachiguda. Delhi, from where they will be immigration and other for- as per the rules A total of seven evacuation visit the office soon after In 2015, they reconstructed airlifted to the US. malities, the passengers were flights are scheduled to land at booking the slot. the old house. However, since Air India flight AI 1839, a transported to designated loca- Hyderabad Airport, bringing The sub-registrar offices the past eight months they Boeing 773 aircraft, arrived via tions in the city for mandato- An Air India flight with 331 passengers from Britain landed at the RGIA in by the thermal cameras posi- 2,350 stranded Indians from six which have started func- have had property disputes Delhi at the Hyderabad airport ry 14-day quarantine as per the Hyderabad on Tuesday. tioned at the aerobridge exit by countries. tioning urge the people between them and Dastagir at 2.21 am, an airport rules framed by the Ministry of airport health officials prior to The airport has also handled wishing to register their asken Rahman to vacate the spokesman said. Home Affairs. the airport authorities made Affairs, airport sources said. completion of immigration 12 international outgoing property to register their house at Nimboliadda. The same aircraft departed at The State government in special arrangements to handle All passengers and aircraft formalities. flights with around 1,000 for- details through public data On Tuesday, officials 5.31 am with 87 US-bound coordination with the Central the arrivals as per the Standard crew were brought out from Glass shields were provided eigners who were sent to the entry in the official website received credible informa- passengers from Hyderabad Ministry of External Affairs, Operating Protocol issued by the aircraft in batches of 20-25. at each manned immigration UK, the UAE, the US, Kenya www.registration.telan- tion and arrested the trio. to Delhi. various Central agencies and the Central Ministry of Home Each passenger was screened counter to avoid any personal and Germany. gana.gov.in HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 hyderabad 04 TS rolls out new discharge rules Opposition demands withdrawal of PNS n HYDERABAD The union government’s new guidelines on discharging asymptomatic Covid-19 Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 patients without another round of testing are being rolled out K VENKATESHWARLU meters to 25 lakh agricultural ed, he said. in Telangana. As per health n HYDERABAD pump sets in the state and also Telangana state government opposed The states have to deposit department, on Tuesday, all the impose an additional burden the Electricity Amendment Bill-2020 the amounts directly in the patients who have completed Opposing the proposed on domestic consumers. terming the bill as part of the larger accounts of the consumers if it 14 days in hospital and are Electricity Amendment Bill- All India Kisan Congress wanted to help them. The asymptomatic were being dis- 2020, the opposition parties vice-president M Kodanda conspiracy of the Centre to privatise states have to run their govern- charged. including Congress and CPI Reddy alleged that the the power sector ments with the mercy of the Meanwhile, rolling out the have termed the efforts of the Central govern- centre, he pointed out alleging new policy, moderate cases, Centre as an effort to drain the ment's proposed that the poor will be affected pre-symptomatic, mild and ernment. advised ending home quaran- rights of state governments. Electricity states. Considering supported the Centre (for GST) severely. very mild cases need not Sources however point that tine after 17 days, it will be fol- They alleged that people Amendment entire nation as a then though he opposed it Venkat Reddy said that their undergo tests before being that state is not following the lowed as well. would be affected with bill if it Bill-2020 is single unit with first, Venkat Reddy said. party would oppose the anti- discharged after resolution of guideline of not testing asymp- According to the revised passed in the Parliament. They totally wrong. its policy is not He further explained that in people bill and wage move- symptoms. tomatic patients. It continues guidelines released by the said that they will strive hard The centre is in correct," he case of Telangana, it has Genco ments also along with CPM Earlier, the patient had to to test the asymptomatic Union Ministry of Health and to stop the bill in the hurry in this demanded saying and Transco to generate and and others. He said that not test negative twice for Covid- patients of the contacts as Family Welfare, Covid-19 Parliament as many states are regard. Power that the Centre has supply the power. The state has only Telangana government 19 before being discharged. It well. patients can end their home opposing the Bill. generation and to withdraw the power to decide the price but also NDA friendly state may be mentioned here that Likewise, the home quaran- isolation after 17 days of sam- It may be recalled that the consumption is dif- Electricity Amendment of the unit power. The state has government Tamil Nadu is more than 80 per cent patients tine will be increased to 17 pling or onset of symptoms Telangana state government ferent in different states. Bill-2020. ERC (Electric Regulatory also opposing it and many in Telangana are asympto- days. According to health without getting tested for the too opposed the Electricity The power needs of CPI state secretary Commission), which used to will raise their voices against it, matic. Asymptomatic patients department, Currently it is 14 infection, on the condition Amendment Bill-2020 terming the different states Chada Venkat Reddy regulate the price staying as a he said. All the way, the Centre who tested positive in retesting days of quarantine but if the that they have not had a fever the bill as part of the larger con- were also differ- said that the draft bridge between government is trying to bring centralised are a worry for the state gov- guidelines released Center for 10 days. spiracy to privatise the power ent. In Bill shows the fas- and people. On the other hand, democracy and to privatise sector. The state government Telangana, cist attitude of the the states across the nation are the power sector in the nation. expressed its concerns saying there is a free Central govern- extending help to the farmers Telangana Jana Samithi that the farmers and domestic power supply ment. It is plan- and poor by supplying power (TJD) chief Prof Kodandaram TS HC gives consumers would be affected scheme is being ning to keep the freely or giving subsidy on has said that the party not yet KCR doing injustice severely with the bill and made implemented for authority in its their own way. The new Bill discussed thoroughly on the nod for Inter it clear that it will not let the bill agriculture sector, hand. He recalled will drain all these rights of the issue. However, too much be passed at any cost in he said. "In some BJP led NDA govern- states and the Centre will intervention of the Centre in to state, alleges CLP Parliament. The state govern- states the power is in sur- ment's slogan that 'One decide as to what states have to states activities is not right, he PNS n HYDERABAD valuation ment also expressed its concern plus position and deficit in nation- One tax- One slogan'. do. The state governments will said. TJS will take a decision PNS n HYDERABAD over the bill saying that if the some other states. Agriculture Then the left parties opposed play a spectator role by remain- within three days while dis- Telangana Congress bill passed, the Act would consumption is more in some the slogan, however, Chief ing as ceremonial statue with cussing on it, Kodandaram Legislature Party (TCLP) has In a major respite to the force the government to fix states and less in some other Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao the new act if it is implement- added. expressed doubt saying state government, the whether issue of GO NO.203 Telangana High Court on to enhance the Tuesday allowed Board of Pothireddypadu head regula- Intermediate of the state to go ‘State cannot Congress MLA tor's capacity to lift 3 TMCs of ahead with its scheduled spot Minister inaugurates IKP water was taken place with the valuation of Intermediate deny better demands to knowledge of two Telugu examination papers. States Chief Ministers K A division bench of the HC Chandrasekhar Rao and YS asked the board to take all medical aid' mango procurement centre extend support Jagan Mohan Reddy. Congress government com- requisite precautions mea- PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n PALAKURTI Expressing doubts on KCR's pleted Indirasagar project for sures at all its to SMEs sincerity, CLP alleged that the sake of Khammam district. valuation The High Court on Tuesday Minister for Panchayat Raj PNS n HYDERABAD KCR is doing injustice to Finding fault with the AP centers reserved its orders in PIL filed Errabelli Dayakar Rao on Telangana people for his eco- irrigation Minister Anil to con- seeking directions to state Tuesday inaugurated the IKP Former Minister and nomical activities. Kumar Yadav statement that tain the government to permit private mango procurement centre at Congress MLA from CLP leader Mallu Bhatti KCR and Jagan are brothers, spread hospitals and diagnostic Pedda Pahad in Janagoan dis- Manthani D Sridhar Babu Vikramarka alleged that the Bhatti said that the issue of of dead- Centers which are equipped trict and appreciated the demanded the state govern- Telangana government is Pothireddypadu is not an ly corona with necessary equipment women in self-help groups for ment to announce package decreasing the capacity of affair of residences of KCR and virus. The and personnel and are willing their initiative and noted that for micro, small and medium Pothireddypadu capacity Jagan. Questioning KCR to tell High Court to conduct diagnostic tests they are into making of masks, industries as they were facing whereas Andhra Pradesh gov- whether he didn't know the passed this order while deal- and treatment of Covid 19 procurement of paddy and lot of losses due to lockdown. ernment is increasing its issue of GO as there is a talk ing with a Public Interest patients. procurement of mangoes. Sridhar Babu asked the capacity. Andhra Pradesh gov- that both will speak each other Litigation (PIL) moved by a A division bench of the HC The IKP of women's SHGs banks to extend their support ernment issued GO increasing every day, Bhatti asked social activist in the form of observed that the state cannot are procuring mangoes under to small industries. He alleged the capacity one month after Telangana intelligence to tell as a lunch motion petition. In deny better medical aid to the aegis of the SERP and tar- that Union Minister Nitin decreasing the capacity by the to what it was doing till AP his petition, the social activist persons who can afford geted to procure 3,000 metric Minister for Panchayat Raj Errabelli Dayakar Rao inaugurates IKP mango Gadkari failed to give the Telangana government, he govt issued GO. He asked urged the HC to defer the expensive treatment at the tonnes. It was proposed to set procurement centre at Pedda Pahad in Janagoan district on Tuesday package though he pointed out. He alleged that KCR to whether AP issued the spot valuation till May 29 of hospitals of their choice. up 13 procurement centres. Of announced it. the state has lost Shabari pro- GO without discussing the this month by keeping in The petition was filed by them, the ones at Khammam, He said that several indus- ject on which the then issue in Apex Board. view of lockdown in the state. one Ganta Jai Kumar. In his Nagar Kurnool, Siddipet, Errabelli Dayakar distributes tries were closing due to petition, he urged the HC to Vikarabad and Jagityal are lockdown impact and losing declare the action of the state already into operation. essential products to needy employment by thousands in not permitting the private The procurement centres of people. hospitals and diagnostic cen- are ready for inauguration at he Minister distributed Addressing the gathering, the Speaking to the media at Cong asks whether CM gave tres to conduct the Covid 19 Suryapet and Mancherial, he Tessential commodities Minister exhorted the villagers Gandhi Bhavan on Tuesday, tests on suspects and extend said adding that the IKP among Viswabrahmins in come to the rescue of the fellow Sridhar Babu demanded the treatment besides admitting women procured so far 300 Janagoan district under the villagers during the current centre to announce Rs 1 lakh up fight against Coronavirus them as arbitrary and illegal. tonnes. aegis of the Errabelli Trust. crisis situation. He said that he crore package for small and He urged the HC to set Besides mangoes, these The Minister also distributed collected contributions from his medium industries. PNS n HYDERABAD aside the orders of DMHO groups also procure papaya, vegetables among sanitation sons and grandchildren and He said that the 90 per cent issued on April 11, 2020 can- banana and watermelons. workers and the poor with the friends to purchase essential of small and medium indus- Former minister & ex-Leader celling the permission grant- The IKP groups ripen them support of philanthropic public commodities for distribution tries are contributing to of Opposition in Legislative ed earlier to the hospitals to using scientific methods and in Palakurti and essential among the poor and needy MSME and it is painful that Council Mohammed Ali conduct tests and extend market them for the benefit of commodities among the poor. under the Errabelli Trust. the centre failed to react on Shabbir on Tuesday asked treatment to patients. the farmers. stimulating package. whether Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao has given up fight against the Coronavirus in Telangana TS Genco MD reviews State. Eshwar reviews canal He was speaking after dis- tributing food and other essen- thermal station works tial items among ANM Nurses works in Dharmapuri PNS n HYDERABAD ble and also increasing more in Bhiknoor Mandal and auto- man power by providing drivers of seven villages who Former minister & ex-Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Mohammed Ali PNS n DHARMAPURI The Chairman and Managing required precautionary safety were affected due to lock- Shabbir distributed essentials among nurses in Bhiknoor on Tuesday Director of TS GENCO D measures against the Covid- down in view of Coronavirus Minister for Welfare Koppula Prabhakar Rao reviewed the 19. situation. shows disappointment, but tine in Pragathi Bhavan for the Eshwar has said that desiltation on-going Bhadradri and BHEL is requested to com- Shabbir Ali said that the clearly suggest that he has last few years, he can advise of irrigation channels will take Yadadri thermal power station mission the two units of 4x270 Chief Minister has failed to surrendered before the dead- people on how to live on by place on May 18 and will last works with all the directors of MW Bhadradri TPS in this handle the Covid-19 situation ly disease. "KCR still seems to staying in touch with only a up to 15 days. TSGENCO on Tuesday. month and balance two in Telangana State and kept be in two minds. If we've to live few human beings and pets," The Minister was reviewing During the meet- units during this year, people in the dark. He said that with the virus, then there is no he said adding that the Chief the canal repair works in ing, it is decided that as committed. the Chief Minister made sev- need for lockdown and it can Minister got habitual of a lav- Gollapalli, Pegadapalli, the commissioning BHEL is also eral false claims in the past be lifted with some restrictions. ish lifestyle and he would Dharmapuri, Buggaram, of the BTPS/YTPS requested to com- only to cheat and mislead the But we should continue lock- never understand the pain of Velgatur and Dharmaram Minister Koppula Eshwar addresses the gathering at Dharmapuri on Tuesday projects should not plete the awarding people. "While speaking in down in a planned manner if a common man. mandals of Dharmapuri get delayed beyond of Balance of Plant Assembly, KCR has claimed we are confident of defeating The Congress leader also Assembly constituency with people's representatives, PACS er necessary. the scheduled dates (BOP) works of that Coronavirus could be the virus sooner or later," he expressed concern over the officials, elected people's rep- chairman, farmers bodies' Because of Chief Minister K committed by BHEL at 5x800MW Yadadri TPS treated with just a Paracetamol said. plight of lakhs of migrant resentatives and farmers on leaders to take part in the exer- Chandrasekhar Rao's initiative, any cost, duly mobilising the before the end of this month. tablet. Later, he had set sever- Shabbir Ali asked KCR not workers from Telangana Tuesday. cise besides the NREGS work- every village receives irrigation required labour force. If there During the review, the al deadlines to contain the pan- to play with the emotions of stranded in Gulf countries. The desiltation of the irriga- ers. water from Kaleswaram pro- is any delay, due to the prevail- Board has directed the chief demic. Now, he is saying that common people. "KCR's He said those workers have no tion channels in Telangana He asked the officials to take ject, he said adding that the ing Coronavirus pandemic engineers of constructions to people have to learn to live depressive talk would demor- jobs or sources of livelihood in begins with the SRSP main and steps to remove weed growth, agriculture sector in the state circumstance shall be neu- closely monitor the works at with the virus," he said. alise the people who are those countries and they also sub-canals in Dharmapur. stones in irrigation channels achieved remarkable progress tralised by taking up the works site and ensure that the BHEL The Congress leader said already in fear and pain. Since have no money to return The Minister directed to and undertake repairs wherev- with the support from KCR. in parallel to the extent possi- adhere to its schedules. that KCR's statements not only KCR himself is in self-quaran- home. HC questions Several H-1B visa holders desperate to return to US PNS n HYDERABAD T Alekhya said, "My family Another Kaushik penugon- is financial depended on me NRIs in India urge da asked "How long we have to working of police Several H-1B visa holders in being a H1b holder, I came to wait? It's been 3+ months and Telangana and Andhra Pradesh India for stamping and got the government to we have to go back to our liveli- Continued from page 1 of the state Justice RS are anxious to return to US and struck here. My job is a stake remove the 1 year hood. Open and expedite our Chauhan and Justice B. want the US consulate to be and I have to return back VISA clause for 221g's". It asked the Advocate Vijaysen Reddy passed these opened. immediately. Please consider NRIs who are in India are General of the state BS Prasad orders while dealing with a They have been paying our request by taking some outbound flights urging the government to to take steps for the strict Public Interest Litigation loans, rents for their homes and actions and open us visa con- for people stuck in remove the 1 year VISA clause compliance of all the deci- (PIL) based on a letter writ- vehicles in US while staying in sulate". India for outbound flights for people sions and orders issued by the ten by city based advocate India. Several of them have Since H1B visa holders are who came to India and got state and central governments Umesh Chandra PVG viz-a- come to the country to get their not US citizens, they are not eli- stuck. from time to time by the viz Wanaparthy Police con- visa stamping renewed. But due gible to be evacuated and can- separated families and help us A Revathi Janakiram said, police department. The advo- stable attack incident. The to lockdown, they have been not go back till lockdown is get back to our normal lives. "There are 100s of us across cate general told the HC that police constable had badly stranded in the country. revoked. Another Yukti Bhatia We just came here for vacation country, all emotionally trau- told the High Court that he beaten up an innocent man On Tuesday, said, "Yukti Bhatia - We are and can't leave now without matized to NOT be with would speak to the DGP of infront of his young son. The #ExemptUSConsulate and struggling. Please Exempt US our Visa's stamped. We already immediate family. With all due the state on the issue and con- video of the attack went viral #OpenUSEmbassyIndia were Consulates and expedite 221(g) Several visa Interviews were the Ministry of External affairs are suffering to pay our bills, respect for the safety of officers vey the observation and direc- on social media. trending on twitter with sever- visa processing for H1B. I am cancelled due to lockdown to intervene and help them loans etc without getting paid at Embassy, all we're asking is tions of the HC. The HC later adjourned the al Indians urging the Narendra on unpaid leave since February. with many have loans to pay, keep their careers intact. as we are out of the US. Please to exempt US consulates dur- A division bench com- case till May 26 for further Modi government to facilitate I have loans and family respon- several were parted with their A Lavanya Chowdary said, let us go back home as our fam- ing lockdown or at least from prising of the Chief Justice hearing. their departure to US. sibilities". family. They are requesting "Please consider the plight of ily is dependent on us". 18May". HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS Resumption of passenger trains PM applauds nurses for role in fight against coronavirus provides relief to stranded PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Entry to the station Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded 13 fresh COVID deaths Stranded for over 50 days due has been nurses for their role in keeping in Delhi; cases rise to to the lockdown and suspen- facilitated from the people healthy, saying the sion of passenger train services, Paharganj side for country is grateful to them for 7,639 many people in the national their "great work" in the fight capital will finally be able to all confirmed ticket against novel coronavirus. NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded 13 reach their destinations in dif- holders. No entry "International Day of the fresh deaths due to COVID-19, ferent parts of the country for passengers Nurse is a special day to express the highest single-day spike in after the railways resumed ser- gratitude to the phenomenal coronavirus fatalities in the vices on Tuesday. holding such nurses working round the clock national capital, according to Three special AC trains will tickets will be to keep our planet healthy. city government authorities. leave the New Delhi railway Presently, they are doing great The total number of permitted from the station for Dibrugarh, work towards defeating devote greater attention to "Today, we also reite- coronavirus cases in the Bengaluru and Bilaspur. Ajmeri Gate side, COVID-19," the prime minis- opportunities in this field so national capital on Tuesday The train to Dibrugarh in the railways said ter wrote on Twitter. that there is no shortage of rate our commitment mounted to 7,639, with 406 Assam will leave at 4.45 p.m, "We are extremely grateful caregivers," he said. to keep working for new cases. In the first week of while the one leaving for Bilaspur to the nurses and their fami- According to the World May, the city had also recorded welfare of nurses in Chhattisgarh and Bengaluru holding such tickets will be per- All passengers are undergoing officer said every passenger is lies," he said. Health Organisation, the and devote greater its largest single-day spike of in Karnataka will leave the New mitted from the Ajmeri Gate thermal screening before enter- being subjected to thermal Inspired by Florence International Day of the Nurse 448 new COVID-19 cases. In a Delhi station at 5.30 p.m and 9.15 side, the railways said. ing the station premises. For this screening. Hand sanitiser Nightingale, the hardworking is observed on the birth attention to bulletin issued on Tuesday, the p.m respectively. Railway authorities have put purpose, they have also been machines have also been placed nursing staff personify abun- anniversary of Florence opportunities in this Delhi health department, field so that there is however, carried a footnote that Entry to the station has been barricades outside the station asked to reach the station 90 at the entrance and the passen- dant compassion, Modi said. Nightingale, considered the certain figures mentioned in it, facilitated from the Paharganj premises and only those with minutes prior to the departure of gers are being advised to sanitise "Today, we also reiterate our founder of modern nursing. no shortage of including death toll, were side for all confirmed ticket confirmed tickets are being the train. their hands before entering the commitment to keep working This year marks her 200th caregivers," he said subject to change on receipt of holders. No entry for passengers allowed to enter. A senior Railway Police Force station premises. for welfare of nurses and birth anniversary. additional information. On Monday, the total number of cases stood at 7,233 with 73 deaths. 34-year-old migrant Oppn tried to fail crop procurement, Delhi govt to give Rs 1 cr Maha: Panel decides instigate farmers: Haryana minister to family of MCD teacher to release 50 pc worker dies on board prisoners from jails PNS n CHANDIGARH er playing truant, farmers and ‘Shramik Special' train arhitiyas cooperated with the who died due to COVID MUMBAI: A high-powered Haryana Agriculture Minister government, he said, adding committee appointed by the PNS n NEW DELHI also working in Pune. "The J P Dalal on Tuesday charged that so far, six lakh metric PNS n NEW DELHI Maharashtra government has migrant worker died on the the opposition parties, especial- tonne of mustard and 63 lakh decided to temporarily release A 34-year-old migrant work- Pune-Prayagraj special train ly the Congress, with trying to MT of wheat has been pro- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind around 50 per cent prisoners to er died on board a Pune- and his body was attended to fail the crop procurement cured. Kejriwal on Tuesday condoled decongest jails across the state Prayagraj Shramik Special in Madhya Pradesh. Post- process and instigate farmers. The minister also hit out at the death of a municipal teacher in the wake of the COVID-19 train on Monday and his post- mortem has been conducted," The minister said the oppo- the Congress for allegedly mis- due to coronavirus and said that pandemic. It has, however, not mortem has been conducted, RPF DG Arun Kumar said. sition levelled baseless accusa- leading farmers on the recent- an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore will specified any time frame for the officials said on Tuesday. He said there was no confir- tions with Congress leaders ly announced 'Mera Pani, Meri be given to her family. jail authorities to release the Akhilesh Kumar, who used mation yet on whether the claiming that it would take Virasat' scheme. The chief minister said that prisoners. The panel, while to work at a hotel in Pune, was migrant had tested positive for three months to complete the The Congress, which is the Baikali Sarkar, a contractual taking the decision on Monday, returning to his hometown in coronavirus. procurement process. but the opposition parties, main opposition, has claimed teacher of municipal corpora- also said that prisoners Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. He Efforts are on to find out his “The reality is that the oppo- especially the Congress, tried to the crop diversification scheme tion, was engaged in distribut- convicted or booked on serious died during the journey and medical history in order to sition is worried that farmers fail the procurement process will deprive a large number of ing food at a government-run charges under the IPC and the body was taken off the ascertain the cause of the death are giving full support and are and instigate farmers and arhi- farmers from cultivating paddy. hunger relief centre and died April 24 as she was unwell," stringent law provisions like the train at Majhgawan in Madhya and the GRP has already satisfied with our policies and tiyas (commission agents),” the Congress leaders Bhupinder of COVID-19 on May 4. Kejriwal told an online medi MCOCA, UAPA and PMLA will Pradesh's Satna district, the informed the deceased's family schemes. The opposition is minister told reporters at his Singh Hooda, Randeep Singh Under an existing policy, briefing. not be released on temporary officials said. about his demise. The Indian feeling frustrated,” he said. residence here. Surjewala and Kumari Selja the government gives Rs 1 "First, she was admitted to bail or parole. The committee, The train reached the Railways has operated 542 The state had started the He said this time, the gov- have claimed that their party crore to the family of 'COVID- the Ambedkar Hospital in comprising Bombay High Court Majhgawan station just before "Shramik Special" trains since procurement of mustard on ernment increased the number was not against water conser- 19 warriors' if they die due to Rohini, and then to RML hos- Justice A A Sayed, Additional 6:30 pm on Monday and left May 1 and ferried home 6.48 April 15 and wheat from April of 'mandis' to prevent crowd- vation efforts of the state gov- coronavirus. pital where she passed away on Chief Secretary of state Home three hours later. lakh migrants stranded in var- 20. ing due to the coronavirus ernment, but they cannot "She (Baikali) performed May 4... The Delhi govern- department Sanjay Chahande Kumar had boarded the ious parts of the country amid “When the mandis were set outbreak. impose any decision on farm- food distribution duty for the ment will give an honorary and Maharashtra Director Uttar Pradesh-bound train the coronavirus-induced lock- up, we said we will procure Despite the challenges posed ers against their will without needy on April 10, 17 and 18. compensation of Rs 1 crore to General Prisons S N Pandey, with two friends, who were down, officials said on Tuesday. every single grain of farmers, by coronavirus and the weath- giving them a viable alternative. But, she could not come on her family," he said. was set up after the Supreme Court in March called for decongestion of prisons across the country due to the outbreak of coronavirus. No distributor was willing to Plea in SC seeks repatriation of Indian migrant Two of family killed in road accident while accept ‘DON’ title: Amitabh workers languishing in detention camps in Kuwait returning to Jaunpur PNS n MUMBAI a freak accident much before the film was released. PNS n NEW DELHI Indian migrant workers are FATEHPUR/RAE BARELI: Two Megastar Amitabh Bachchan "While he was shooting for a lodged presently are over- members of a family were killed on Tuesday said his iconic hit film Nariman Bawa suddenly A plea has been filed in the crowded lacking basic ameni- and three sustained serious "Don" had evoked discourag- noticed, that the set where they Supreme Court seeking a ties including medical facilities injuries in Fatehpur when they ing reactions from distributors were working was about to direction to the Centre to in case of emergency," the were returning to Jaunpur from who weren't happy with the crumble and fall. A young child make arrangement for repatri- plea, filed through advocate Mumbai in an auto-rickshaw title at the time of its release on was playing around it. Nariman, ation of Indian migrant work- Jose Abraham, said. and were hit by an unknown May 12, 1978. fearing the kid would get ers, who were granted general It said that due to space vehicle on Tuesday, police said. Directed by Chandra Barot crushed, ran and jumped on the amnesty by Kuwait amid crunch in such camps, social Khaga Police Station SHO and written by Salim-Javed, the kid and saved him but in doing COVID-19 pandemic and are distancing is impossible and Satyendra Singh said that the 1978 film featuring Bachchan in so he injured himself, as he fell. living in vulnerable conditions this makes the petitioners as accident took place in the a double role—that of a mafioso "He never came out of the in detention camps there. well as similarly placed Indian morning near Mahicha Mandir police outpost. "Due to the and a simpleton— went on to complications that arose after The plea said that Kuwait citizens vulnerable to coron- lockdown, a family of migrant become a blockbuster with its that. It was such a sad moment. had granted general amnesty to avirus infection. labourers was returning from racy music, iconic dialogues and God's own man, simple, uncom- all those, who do not have valid The plea claimed that Mumbai to their home district pulsating action. In his official plicated, soft spoken and a mas- residency permits in the coun- Kuwait has offered to send Jaunpur, when they were hit by blog, the actor recalled how popular brand during those ter in his craft .. just could not live try, due to the difficulties faced subjected to imprisonment. state of Kuwait are unable to back the petitioners along with an unknown vehicle. Labourer many had confused the title with times. The film 'Godfather' was to see the end of the film 'Don,'" on account of the COVID-19 "However, due to the cur- return to India and are lan- other similarly placed people to Sanju Yadav (33) and 6-year-old name of an undergarment brand. just making a mark in film cir- he added. outbreak. rent lockdown which is in guishing in detention camps in India free of cost and by its daughter Nandini died, while "When Chandra and Salim- cles. The word Don was Bachchan said one of the It claimed that those grant- place and international travel the state of Kuwait," the plea, own civil airlines. three people sustained injuries. Javed announced the name of unknown till then," Bachchan dance moves in the popular ed general amnesty in Kuwait restrictions due to outbreak of filed by four Indian citizens It has sought a direction to The injured have been the film as 'Don', no distributor wrote. The 77-year-old actor "Khaike Paan" song—which was were initially given time till pandemic COVID-19, the peti- who are in Kuwait, said. the Centre and other con- hospitalised, while the bodies of was willing to accept the title. said the producer of "Don", added on actor Manoj Kumar's April 30 to make arrange- tioners and similarly placed "The detention camps in cerned authorities to facilitate the deceased have been sent for They all thought it to be named Nariman Irani, who had also suggestion— was based on his ments for leaving the country, expats who are beneficiaries of which the petitioners and flights offered by Kuwait to postmortem," Singh said. after the Dawn underwear, a shot the film, tragically died in son, Abhishek. failing which they would be the general amnesty granted by around 3,000 similarly placed land at Indian airports. Former national Mirabai requests TOPS Committee for TT champion HC asks police not to take coercive foreign strength and conditioning coach Manmeet Singh measures against DMC chief till Jun 22 Walia dies PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI "Weightlifters use coercion to lift The Delhi High Court Tuesday Former world champion weights, so there are more chances of Former national table tennis directed the police not to take Mirabai Chanu has requested champion Manmeet Singh any coercive measure against the Sports Authority of India us injuring ourselves. A strength and Walia, who was suffering from Delhi Minorities Commission (SAI) to provide her with a for- conditioning coach will help keep our rare ALS disease for nearly two (DMC) Chairman Zafarul Islam eign strength and conditioning muscles fit " she said years, has died in Montreal, Khan in the sedition case till June (S&C) coach, which will help Canada. Manmeet was 58 and 22, his lawyer said. her in injury management. is survived by his wife and two Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, The 25-year-old made the role in the rehabilitation process. IWLF General Secretary daughters. He succumbed to who conducted hearing through request under the Target "If you expect the lifters to Sahdev Yadav said the process the disease on Monday. video conferencing, also asked Olympic Podium Scheme perform at such a high level, of hiring was delayed due to the Manmeet was suffering from the police to give prior notice to (TOPS), which was forwarded churn out world class perfor- lockdown. "We had forwarded ALS (amyotrophic lateral scle- Khan if called for investigation, by the Indian Weightlifting mances, then a strength and the request to SAI. We will have rosis), a disease that causes his lawyer Vrinda Grover said. Cell lodged an FIR against Khan is an urgent need to grant him Federation (IWLF) to SAI, in cause, forcing the diminutive conditioning is a must," nation- to publish an advertisement for motor neuron degeneration, Khan approached the high under Sections 124A and 153A protection from arrest and coer- March before the Indian gov- Manipuri to stay out of action al coach Vijay Sharma said. it on our website and then peo- leading to voluntary muscle court seeking anticipatory bail in of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) cive action in a frivolous and ernment imposed a nationwide for about nine months, missing "They not only help during ple can apply, which will be fol- impairment. the sedition case lodged against for the alleged offences of sedition untenable case, in order to safe- lockdown to flatten the COVID- the 2018 Asian Games and the rehab but also help make the lowed by the interview process He had visited his doctors him, citing his old age, health and promoting feelings of hatred guard his liberty as the failure to 19 curve. World Championships. small muscles in the body (of shortlisted candidates)." in Coimbatore also, trying to issues and risk of the coronavirus between different groups on the do so will have irreversible con- "There are a lot of chances of "Weightlifters use coercion to stronger," he added. "It has been delayed due to seek advice and find a cure. or COVID-19 infection. grounds of religion, race, place of sequences on his right to life,” the injury in weightlifting so I had lift weights, so there are more Most of the top level the lockdown," he added. One of the finest and con- The court asked Delhi Police birth, residence and language. petition filed through advocates requested TOPS committee for chances of us injuring our- weightlifters across the world Mirabai, who competes in the sistent performers in the '80s, to file a status report on the Khan sought anticipatory bail Vrinda Grover, Ratna a strength and conditioning selves. A strength and condi- have a strength and condition- 49kg category, is a sure-shot for Manmeet became the nation- anticipatory bail plea and list- on the ground that he is a pub- Appnender and Soutik Banerjee coach before the lockdown," tioning coach will help keep our ing coach at their disposal but the Tokyo Games and a medal al champion in 1989 when he ed the matter for further hear- lic servant and a senior citizen said. Mirabai, who made a successful muscles fit " she said. it will be the first time Indian contenders. She currently occu- beat S Sriram in the men's sin- ing on June 22. aged 72 years, who suffers from The plea has sought direction comeback from a lower back A strength and conditioning weightlifters will receive the pies third place in the women's gles final in Hyderabad. He had On April 28, Khan pub- heart disease and hypertension to the police that in the event of injury last year, said. coach is a physical performance services of one. 49kg world rankings following represented the country at lished through his official page and is highly susceptible to his arrest, he be immediately Mirabai, had suffered a lower professional, who uses exercise "China has two of them, one the cancellation of the Asian multiple international events on social media a post that COVID-19 infection which can released on bail and that no coer- back injury after the 2018 Gold prescription to improve the from England and one from Championships, the last after making his debut at the allegedly had seditious and have fatal consequences for a cive measures be taken against Coast Commonwealth Games. performance of athletes by using USA. We have also requested for Olympics qualifying event of the Asian Championships in 1980 hateful comments. person of his age and health con- him. It also sought direction that Doctors across the country strength training, aerobic con- a foreign strength and condi- continent due to the coronavirus along with eight-time nation- On May 2, based on a com- dition. Khan's laptop and mobile should were unable to diagnose the ditioning etc and plays a vital tioning coach," Sharma said. outbreak. al champion Kamlesh Mehta. plaint, the Delhi Police Special “In these circumstances there not be seized. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION The onus is on us As lockdown 4 comes with easing of curbs, let us not undo gains Generalship hereafter with reckless behaviour. Self-control is the best preventive hough the country is now going into lockdown 4, ostensibly at the request of States that have COVID realities have compelled the armed forces to make adaptive changes. For this, the Thigh cluster spirals and where containment is still a long-drawn problem, there is also a cor- leadership has to be politically literate, sophisticated but still daringly apolitical in its conduct responding easing of restrictions to get the econ- omy back on rails. So this lockdown is a lot about public behavioural discipline and compliance of norms and less of Government enforcement to ensure we slip into a culture of living with the virus. The Government would much rather focus on con- taining transmission of the disease with a target- ted and focussed approach in containment areas and allow resumption of the business of living in other areas. This, of course, does BHOPINDER SINGH not mean a letting down of guard; the Government is keeping a watch but the onus of observance and vigil shifts considerably to citizens and local administrations. In ike all domains, the armed forces will fact, that is how things should be, a decentralised way of handling things. The Centre be forced into making adaptive Lchanges necessitated by the COVID can only form broad policies but it is the States that are at the forefront of the battle reality. As a lean-mean fighting machine, against COVID-19, which is manifesting itself in different ways in different contexts the onus of recalibrating the Army’s pro- and strains. This is one of the reasons why at the Prime Minister’s teleconference fessional essentialities and sensibilities will not fall on “generalist” bureaucrats or the with Chief Ministers, the latter argued that they be allowed to decide on zoning and temporary politicos who hold the reins of easing of restrictions as they are best placed to assess and work on a situational the Defence Ministry but will rely on the report. It has taken Prime Minister Narendra Modi, usually known for his centrist and senior leadership of the armed forces, euphemistically the “Generalship” of all top-down approach, some effort to change himself and engage in consultative and fighting services. Over the years, the strate- cooperative federalism though all the “point taken” notes may not have reflected in gic thinking and calculus of the armed policy always. But inputs now have to be matched with output. Which means the forces have evolved to incorporate the fluid reality and inevitability of diverse disease management has to be left to the wisdom of State Governments, irrespec- security realms. For example, nuclear tive of political affiliation or point-scoring. Central intervention can be limited to strate- threats, slow-bleed insurgencies, integrat- gic management and lending expertise. Of course, it must now ramp up financial ed commands and cyber warfare, among others. Now, to meet the COVID imper- assistance within a reasonable range and work out a national fiscal stimulus, enable atives, the tradition-bound armed forces big bang reforms and launch economic correctives. Yes, things were mishandled in will require the most intellectual, innov- the beginning. The unplanned and sudden lockdown set off an unprecedented reverse ative and convention-challenging strate- migration of daily wagers, who were evicted from their livelihoods and settlements gic callisthenics that would be called upon such “Generalship.” mental vigour, erudition and itary requirements. What made tion age, things can change overnight. Now that there is a system of repatriating them through buses and trains, The most reassuring starting point is strategic thought of the Manekshaw so inspirational was rather abruptly and at warp with the Prime Minister himself acknowledging that the right to return home must be the unmistakable calibre, ethos and con- “Generalship” that subsumes the his ability to speak truth to speed, especially the moral high respected, one wonders why this could not have been done before when the dis- duct of the ranks and the junior-to-mid- increasingly complex world of power and often contradict the ground which our regimented dle leadership, which require fundamen- symmetric, asymmetric and unfounded political assump- thinkers cede far too quickly in ease burden had not quite bulged out of shape and a disciplined exit would have saved tal soldiering attributes ie, physical, psy- mutative threats and institu- tions, albeit in a manner that our recent fights.” This was akin them from contracting infection at overcrowded camps and assemblage points. Even chological and moral discipline of the tional perceptions. IT IS INCUMBENT betrayed no political allegiance to the mercurial and controver- now this unanticipated exodus of labourers from cities to their villages continues unabat- “core” mass. The recent martyrdom of Col In today’s context, the or preference, personally. The sial “thinking General,” K Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik “Generalship” must demonstrate ON THE “Generalship” has to be political- Sundarji, who, too, insisted in his ed, shocking us out of our wits when they die along the way due to hunger, dehy- Rajesh and Lance Naik Dinesh (and leadership beyond the tactical GENERALSHIP TO ly literate, sophisticated but still, famous letter to the officers that dration or accidents. Those who cannot afford a bus or train as daily earnings have Jammu & Kashmir police’s sub-inspector and operational realm that is daringly apolitical in its conduct. “I want that we read more and meant no savings — a majority, in fact — continue to trudge hundreds of kilome- Sageer Pathan) in Handwara was reflec- managed exceptionally well by MANAGE, NUANCE Any creeping compromise or seriously, think more and seri- tive of the Indian Army’s “unlimited lia- the “core” and envisage the high- AND ADVISE THE perception of political preference ously, discuss more and serious- tres, over weeks, in the journey back home where they may have a hovel and live bility” where the officer-cadres lead from er orders of geo-strategic, geopo- could be devastating. ly and write more and seriously off the land. And if they had to be held back, there should have been assurances, the front, unlike any other military in the litical, cultural, social, psycholog- CIVILIAN The COVID experience is a about professional matters!” job camps and soup kitchens, something that are being organised by some private world. The already twice gallantry-deco- ical and even political impact of LEADERSHIP OF classic case of the “unknown” for COVID is the latest securi- rated commanding officer, Col Sharma, every institutional action and all arms of governance. It will ty mutation in the ever-evolving organisations even as States like Haryana and Punjab are registering migrants on a is a personification of the long list of brave- commitment. Routinely invok- THE LONG-TERM require specialists, experts and physical, social and political portal to relocate them to safe working sites that are running now. While the lock- hearts like Colonel MN Rai, Major ing and positing the strength of CONSEQUENCES. subject immersions that will test environment that requires con- down has given us ample time for preparing counter-strategies and medical infra- Mukund Varadarajan and countless oth- the “core” is certainly justifiable the openness, culture and quest stant adaptation in clinical mil- ers who have given the Indian armed and expected but not enough. THERE ARE for knowledge within the insti- itary style. The scope of “securi- structure, testing wasn’t intensive or fast enough to trace a pattern of clusters and forces the highest “officer-to-soldier” The “Generalship” has to go tution. An enlightening culture ty” has just got magnified man- hotspots and map the spread early. And though the Government is relying on its response fatality ratio in combat operations com- beyond and contribute its own ALWAYS of fact-based reading and mili- ifold and this disallows more of module of experts, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to broadbase that and get the best minds pared to any counter-insurgency opera- towards the readiness for tomor- PERSONAL, tary history was, perhaps, never the same. The lateral thinking tion in the world. row. All military commitments more relevant than today. required in such times will still in medicine, economics and social sectors to submit their recovery strategies, regard- The Kargil war was yet another dis- have a political nudge as the INSTITUTIONAL Beyond the Oorah of necessitate a robust mix of his- less of whether they have been approached or not. Be that as it may, course correc- play of the supreme valour, raw grit and armed forces are the “sword arm” AND CULTURAL Marines-bravado of “Mad Dog”, tory, tradition, regimentation, tion can begin even now and howsoever flawed, the lockdown was needed in a dense- unparalleled josh of the “core” junior-to- of the nation. But it is incumbent CONCERNS AT former US Secretary of Defence, scientific upskilling, equipping ly populated country like ours. middle leadership that defied convention- on the “Generalship” to manage, Gen James Mattis, also has a less- and even portents of symbolism. al logic, firepower ratios and assumptions nuance and advise the civilian PLAY. MANAGING er known moniker as “warrior But if the preponderance of Also, let us not forget the resurgence of the disease, the second wave as it is that typified the ground situation and pre- leadership of the long-term con- monk” as he is said to have a per- only one of these vectors is called, in South Korea, Germany and even Italy, where lockdown exits have been allowed vailed before retaking those unforgiving sequences. There are always per- THE COMPETING sonal collection of over 6,000 bought to public imagination, but have gone out of hand as people got into their old socialising habits at public heights. Yet, it is the peripheral tasks and sonal, institutional and cultural EXPECTATIONS books. This “last adult in the then the institution risks atrophy- expectations beyond this “core” of the concerns at play. Managing the Trump administration” was ing within. The raw materials spaces. India will have to be very careful about not losing the advantage so far by Indian security framework that has not competing expectations and out- AND OUTLOOK reported to have said, “As com- and base for ensuring the mili- giving into abandon. It can learn from scenarios in various countries. For example, lived up to the parallel performance of the look will always determine the WILL ALWAYS manders and staff officers, we are tary of tomorrow are clearly the UK has allowed people to meet friends or relatives in parks maintaining a two- “core.” Take the example of the much- steel of the “Generalship.” coaches and sentries for our available. We just need the inspi- talked-about “Made in India.” The defence Late Field Marshal FM DETERMINE THE units: How can we coach any- ration of a Manekshaw, Sundarji metre distance and will be permitting standalone shops, eateries and salons gradu- industry has repeatedly ensured that the Manekshaw goes down in the STEEL OF THE thing if we don’t know a hell of or even the “core” brilliance of ally thereafter. Of course, any spike will mean withdrawal of these freedoms. In the country retains the dubious distinction annals of history as the complete a lot more than just the [tactics, the finest combat commander, end, we have to reconcile that we have to mostly stay at home, even work from there and vulnerability as the world’s largest “General” who did not suc- LEADERSHIP techniques and procedures]?” General Sagat Singh, who for- importer of weaponry. cumb to political pressures. He added presciently, sook limelight for soldiering and limit our public presence. This may seem a tall order but without a vaccine, our The winning USP of the tactical and Instead, he pushed back the “Darwin has a pretty good the- genius, dignity and restraint. choices will shape our right to live. operational competence of this “core” establishment for timing, wares ory about the outcome for those (The writer, a military veter- junior-to-middle military leadership must and control levers that were in who cannot adapt to changing an, is a former Lt Governor of be force-multiplied with the matching consonance with the basic mil- circumstance — in the informa- Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Flying isn’t a problem S O U N D BITE The skies need to open again for the sake of the economy There is no certainty that Everyone is sort of learning We are focussing on the few Minorities are flourishing but the process might be complicated India will gain in case big that we can actually survive candidates we have which in India and have been corporates shift their on smaller things, and lesser can bring probably better equal partners in he aviation sector has been among the hard- businesses from China in stuff. The idea should be to results and accelerating development without est hit due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Even the wake of the enjoy and embrace the finer those candidates with better discrimination under the Tin those countries where air travel has not been Coronavirus pandemic. things of life, and learn. potential. Modi Government. completely restricted, passenger confidence has Nobel laureate Actor WHO chief Union Minister plummeted. Particularly as airlines became accus- —Abhijit Banerjee —Arjun Kapoor —Tedros A Ghebreyesus —Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi tomed to shoving more and more people onto seats, social distancing onboard aircraft is being consid- ered to be an impossibility now. Close proximity L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR to strangers is the problem, or so we have been Wilful action bers expose not only the city’s told over the past few weeks. And there are other Shot in the arm for Indian Army poor public health infrastructure things around, too. The huge lines at security and but also point to systemic draw- immigration points and at the check-in desk as well Sir — The Centre’s Draft his refers to the editorial, “Pincer attack” (May 12). backs in urban design. The city’s as the luggage reclaim counters. And what about taking a bus to the plane? Or even Electricity (Amendment) Bill Indian forces in the Kashmir Valley have tasted a infrastructure has failed to keep 2020 is against the federal spirit Tgreat deal of success in the last three to four years. up with the surge in migration a taxi to and from the airport? The fact is that the process of flying will not just expose of the country. By appointing The much-acclaimed “Operation Jackboot” claimed its and population density. COVID- one to the 200 or so people on an aircraft but potentially thousands, thanks to the Electricity Regulatory last high-value target in the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen 19 should make Mumbai’s plan- airport and transportation links. But there’s a spot of good news over here. Aircraft Commissions (ERCs), the Centre chief Riyaz Naikoo. The elimination of dreaded terror- ners and leaders review not only is usurping the States’ privilege. ists like Hizbul commanders Burhan Wani, Zakir Musa health facilities but also its hous- manufacturers and airlines are highlighting that the advanced air filtration systems The ERC is the right of the State. and Sabzar Bhat, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) chief com- ing and transport policies. they have onboard the aircraft are effective in stopping the spread of the virus. That Privatisation is always an mander Abu Dujana and South Kashmir LeT comman- Yugal Kishore Sharma may not help if someone around you sneezes but it should prevent an entire aircraft unpleasant threat. The Bill der Abu Ismail, the mastermind of the 2017 Amarnath Faridabad opposes subsidies and proposes Yatra attack, were attributed to meticulous planning and getting infected from a single passenger. transferring the benefit to con- clinical execution on the part of the armed forces. Peaceful resolution But how can an airline or even the Government assure hygiene within airports, sumers through direct benefit A 35-year-old math teacher, who joined the mili- him to the Hizbul cadres. The killing of Naikoo is con- buses and taxis? The problem may not be centred around the aircraft alone but the transfer (DBT). tant ranks in 2012, Naikoo quickly rose to be the Hizbul sidered a shot in the arm for the armed forces. The sur- Telangana is the only State Mujahideen's “operational commander” after incumbent gical precision with which Naikoo has been gunned Sir — This refers to the editorial, entire ecosystem. Controlling this might be a lot harder than it seems at first. So return- which is giving 24-hour free Zakir Musa quit to form a separate outfit. Musa had down points to the fact that the intelligence gathering “Pincer attack” (May 12). The tus- ing to the normal of having 10 million domestic air passengers every month is impos- power to farmers; with this Bill, replaced Wani in that role. Naikoo, after Wani, was said network in Kashmir is now intensive and precise. sle between the Chinese and sible. Starting up airlines will require an immense amount of coordination and plan- its subsidiaries will be affected. to be the “face” of the Hizbul. His ability to keep his Naikoo's killing may drive a wedge between different Indian forces along the Sikkim The Centre should reconsider its flock together was considered as an asset in a rank divid- top terror organisations much to the glee of India's secu- border reminded me of the 1962 ning if we do not want aviation to start spreading the virus again. It would be pru- decision. Many will suffer ed by infighting. It was speculated that Naikoo's pres- rity forces. Additionally, his killing has created a vac- war when we lost to the former. dent to start flights similar to what the Indian Railways have done — limited num- because of the hike in prices. ence stopped splinter groups within the Hizbul from uum in the higher rung of the Hizbul. The so-called A lot of water has flown down the bers of flights to and from a limited number of airports. At the same time, only those Discoms will be pushed further turning towards the slain Musa's outfit. The low-pro- homespun militancy wave seems to be on the wane. river since. Now India is equally into financial troubles. file terrorist, who carried a bounty worth rupees `12 Ganapathi Bhat prepared. Our fronts are well con- who have the Aarogya Setu application on their devices for a certain period of time Transferring several States’ lakh, never attracted publicity, a “quality” that endeared Akola nected with a good network of so as to get a bit of history, should be allowed to travel. Aggressive contact tracing subjects to the Central list is not roads and airfields with modern might even need to be done through the use of Aadhaar, which is India’s only reli- agreeable. It would be hard to equipment and aircraft. It would imagine as to what would hap- Save Mumbai Maharashtra continues to be the (GPA) of the Mumbai be prudent for China to come to able national identity card. Make no mistakes, civil aviation is vital. For a country as pen to farmers and common State with the highest number of Metropolitan Region stood at terms peacefully. large as India, it offers the only fast, reliable and affordable way of covering large dis- consumers if the power distrib- COVID-19 infections. `8.6 lakh crore in 2018-19, as per Ayush tances. If domestic tourism and business is to revive, aviation has to start soon. But ution is privatised, as proposed Sir — This refers to the report, Being the financial capital, it the latest data available. It Via email in the amendments. “36 more deaths, 1,230 more +ve is adversely affecting the overall accounted for about five per cent we should not take any shortcuts or do any jugaad. We must ensure that all precau- Ravi Teja Kathuripalli cases in Maha” (May 12). With socio-economic condition of the of India’s GVA as of that year. Send your feedback to: tions are taken at the start. Hyderabad more than 23,000 cases, country. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Opportunity POINTCOUNTERPOINT WHY DO YOU INSIST THAT THE US IS DOING BETTER THEY’RE LOSING LIVES EVERYWHERE IN THE in a crisis THAN OTHER COUNTRIES WHEN IT COMES TO TESTING WORLD. AND MAYBE THAT’S A QUESTION YOU FOR THE CORONAVIRUS? SHOULD ASK CHINA. DON’T ASK ME, ASK CHINA. The Congress Party should give constructive —CBS NEWS REPORTER —US PRESIDENT cooperation to the Modi Government right now and lead the Opposition, too WEIJIA JIANG DONALD TRUMP Lay down the law KALYANI SHANKAR hile there was disappointment within the Congress that inter- There is need for a comprehensive legislation encompassing all aspects of public life, stipulating rules im president Sonia Gandhi was not very active and former Wchief Rahul Gandhi was indifferent to politics, the COVID- and regulations vis-a-vis social distancing and crowd management 19 outbreak seems to have rectified that. Sonia and Rahul are being proactive again on the issues related to the Coronavirus pandemic and the Government’s handling of it. And their return to form has boosted the morale of the demoralised party workers. It may be recalled that in 2017, a day before handing over the reins of the Congress Party to her son Rahul, Sonia had said, “My role is to retire.” Sonia said she wanted to spend her retired life read- ing books and spending time with her family. The Congress media cell chairman Randeep Singh Surjewala had tweeted at that time, “Sonia Gandhi has retired as president of the Indian National Congress and not from politics.” This proved to be true as the situation made it imperative for her to return as inter- CHITTARVU RAGHU im president in August 2019. Sonia has been playing an active role ever since she came back as interim president in August 2019, after espite the fact that nearly three billion peo- Rahul resigned from his post as party chief, owning moral respon- ple are under lockdown globally, there has sibility for the humiliating Lok Sabha election defeat. Dbeen no let-up in the number of Sonia has always been a fighter and she has taken up the chal- Coronavirus cases. The world is still busy battling lenge of fighting the issues arising out of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Corona crisis as the number of cases has risen to 42,68,496 and casualties have touched the despite her health problems. She sent letters to Prime Minister 2,87,463 mark globally. India, too, has seen the Narendra Modi supporting the countrywide lockdown announced number of confirmed cases rise to 70,827 and by him and assured him that the party was with the Government deaths spike to 2,294 despite the prolonged lock- in fighting against the pandemic. However, as the days passed and down the nation has placed itself under. As the there was some disappointment over the Modi Government’s han- world economy stumbles and the monetary dling of the millions of migrant labourers left in the lurch by the sud- security of many nations lies in tatters, more and den lockdown announcement and the suspense over the post-lock- more countries are coming round to the realisa- down exit strategy, Sonia and Rahul got into action. tion that they will have to open up their economies THE ACTION THAT First of all, Sonia activated the party to fight the Coronavirus at sooner than later. Even India has decided that it HAS BEEN INITIATED the State-level. She also pushed the Congress Chief Ministers to pro- needs to live with the Coronavirus and the BY THE CENTRAL Government has begun to ease restrictions slow- vide succor to the needy. She involved senior party leaders in the AND STATE ly. initiative and held three Congress Working Committee meetings to GOVERNMENTS AT As we gradually come out of the lockdown, PRESENT IS ONLY discuss the party’s COVID-19 strategy. She also held a virtual meet- there is a realisation that life is not going to be the ing with Congress Chief Ministers last week. Sonia has been ask- FOR THE PURPOSE same again. The world, as we know it, has changed OF CONTROLLING ing the Modi Government about its plans for the future. “After May as we have to live with the virus. The possibility 17, what? And after May 17, how? What criteria is the Union of the invention of a vaccine as of now appears to THE SPREAD OF THE Government using to judge for how long the lockdown has to con- be very remote. So, in order to survive, we just have VIRUS DURING THE tinue?” to change the way we live our lives and bring in LOCKDOWN PERIOD. Initially, on March 25, she wrote a letter extending support to new legislation to enforce social distancing and ONCE THE the three-week lockdown imposed by the Centre. Then, on April 7, crowd management, which are the two crucial LOCKDOWN ENDS, she came out with five suggestions, including scrapping of the cen- aspects relevant to the control and the spread of AND END IT WILL ence and the management of the crowd notice, prescribe such temporary regu- tions. Section 78 confers power upon the the Coronavirus. at the cinema halls is not stipulated in lations to be observed by the public by State Government to make rules but the tral vista project, banning Government advertisements to the media, ONE DAY, THE Albeit different legislations in relation to safe- PARAMETERS the legislation. It’s the same in the case any person or class of persons as it shall said rules and regulations would be in putting on hold official foreign trips and moving the PM CARES fund ty at the workplace and public places have been of religious places, schools, marriage deem necessary, to prevent the outbreak relation to disaster management but do to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund and other austerity mea- RELATING TO passed, they are directed only towards providing SOCIAL DISTANCING halls, restaurants and so on. of such disease or the spread thereof. It not take into their fold comprehensive sures, in response to Modi’s telephone call to her asking for sug- physical safety. These legislations, viz. the Therefore, there is a requirement for may determine in what manner and by guidelines to regulate social distancing gestions. On April 11, she formed a COVID-19 action committee Municipal Corporations Act, Municipalities Act AND CROWD a comprehensive legislation encom- whom any expenses incurred shall be and the crowd management at all places for the party under the chairmanship of former Prime Minister and certain other regulations relating to workplace MANAGEMENT passing all the aspects of public life, stip- defrayed.” of congregation. Manmohan Singh and on April 13, she wrote a letter to Modi urg- hazards do not contemplate the requisite guide- WOULD BE VERY ulating rules and regulations vis-a-vis Section 2A confers power upon the As these two legislations cannot pro- ing the Government to ensure that no one faces hunger during the lines pertaining to social distancing and crowd ESSENTIAL. social distancing and crowd manage- Central Government to take measures vide any regulation for social distancing lockdown necessitated by the country’s fight against the Coronavirus. management. Other statutes relating to workplace THEREFORE, UNLESS ment. The said legislation should have and prescribe regulations for the inspec- and crowd management post the lifting Hours before the Prime Minister’s address to the nation Sonia sent hazards contemplate only the steps to be taken in SUCH A an overriding effect over all the other tion of any ship or vessel leaving or arriv- of the lockdown, there is a dire need for relation to the health of the staff vis-a-vis the nature Acts and anything done under the said ing at any port and for its detention. The a comprehensive legislation to do that. a video message on April 14, “Today when the country is fighting LEGISLATION IS of work that is being done. BROUGHT INTO Acts should be in consonance with such said provisions do not contemplate any The statute would have to take into such a huge battle, I want to assure you all that whether the Congress COVID-19 has compelled us to adhere to new a legislation. permanent regulations and the rules its fold various types of congregations is in Government or in the Opposition, it is with you in this fight.” FORCE IT WOULD BE norms in relation to health, irrespective of the VERY DIFFICULT It should provide for penal provi- governing the field of social distancing. and issue necessary guidelines to be fol- But the masterstroke came when she announced a week ago that nature of work, place of congregation, reason for sions in case of violations. The present While enacting the said legislation, the lowed for regulating social distancing the State Congress units would bear the cost of the train fare of the the gathering and so on. Certain measures like FOR US TO LIVE enactments such as the Epidemic draftsmen could not have visualised the and crowd management. What we migrant workers heading back home. This forced the Modi maintaining hygiene, social distancing, wearing WITH THE Diseases Act, 1897 and the Disaster present complex nature of development require is the prevention of spread of any Government to go back on its decision and allow the migrant labour- masks and restricting the number of people trav- CORONAVIRUS Management Act, 2005 are not enough viz. commercial and technological. virus/disease due to human contact ers to travel on highly subsidised tickets. elling in a car to three, have to be compulsorily to control and enforce strict social dis- The Disaster Management Act, directly or indirectly. To do this we need Rahul is also actively supporting his mother, though he holds adhered to. tancing and crowd management in var- 2005 was enacted to provide for requi- a comprehensive legislation stipulating no official party position now. He is getting ready to take over the The shutdowns can only buy us time to pre- ious spheres of life as they don’t contem- site institutional mechanisms for draw- various conditions taking into its fold pare for the pandemic and reduce the pressure on plate these norms. In fact, these legisla- ing up and monitoring the implemen- various spheres of congregation. Congress once again. He has been quite visible on social media with the healthcare system, but will in no way help end tions are being invoked as a temporary tation of disaster management plans and The said law should also contem- his critical tweets. He believes that the COVID-19 situation is seri- the epidemic. There is a possibility of an exponen- measure now. ensuring measures for the prevention plate the creation of an expert body to ous and the lockdown is only a “pause button.” He has suggested tial increase in cases once the lockdown is total- The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 is and mitigation of the effects of disaster frame respective guidelines in relation a nuanced approach to fight the pandemic. Rahul believes that India ly lifted. As it is, we have seen a spike in cases after a very short legislation which can be and for undertaking holistic, coordinat- to social distancing and crowd manage- will lose if the COVID-19 fight is restricted to the PMO and has sug- the Government eased some restrictions and enforced only when there is a pandem- ed and prompt response to any disaster ment at different places of congregation. gested decentralisation of power to the district level. He has held allowed limited economic activity. ic but would not serve the purpose of situations. Section2(d) defines disaster The action that has been initiated by interactions with the Press and economic experts like former Reserve So, unless our conduct is strictly regulated, it preventing one. Similarly the Disaster as a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or the Central and State Governments at Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan and Nobel laureate Abhijit would be very difficult to prevent large-scale com- Management Act, too, is directed most- grave occurrence in any area arising present is only for the purpose of con- Banerjee about the economic strategy in the post-lockdown peri- munity transmission of the dreaded virus. Highly- ly at post-disaster management and not from natural or man-made causes or by trolling the spread of the virus during od. Every crisis presents an opportunity and the Coronavirus has regulated social conduct is warranted to minimise at averting one. accident or negligence, which result in the lockdown period. Once the lock- the destruction that may be caused in future due The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 substantial loss of life or human suffer- down ends, and end it will one day, the given the Congress a huge opportunity to revive.The party should to outbreaks. was enacted for the better prevention of ing. The reading of the definition shows parameters relating to social distancing give constructive cooperation to the Modi Government. The Congress At present, the legislations are directed only the spread of contagions. Section 2 of the that essentially the Act is directed and crowd management would be very must also lead the Opposition but sadly, the Opposition is not unit- towards workplaces. They are silent with regard Act contemplates that, “When at any towards post-disaster management. essential. Therefore, unless such a leg- ed. Each party is going its own way and there is no combined strat- to social distancing and crowd management. For time the State Government is satisfied Similarly Section2(e) which defines islation is brought into force it would be egy. Last week six Opposition leaders submitted a memorandum instance while sanctioning permission for con- that the State or any part thereof is vis- disaster management also shows that it very difficult for us to live with the on the migrant labour problem to the President. The Congress, while struction of a building to run a cinema hall, the ited by or threatened with an outbreak is directed only in relation to post dis- Coronavirus. uniting the party, should also try to unite the Opposition and try to requisite parameters taken into account would be of disease, the State Government may aster management. Section 75 and 76 (The writer is Advocate in the bridge the leadership vacuum in Opposition ranks. the number of seats vis-a-vis the physical safety. take, or require or empower any person confer powers upon the Central Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High (The writer is a senior journalist) But social distancing inter-se between the audi- to take, such measures and by public Government to make rules and regula- Courts) Not such a wonderful world anymore Even as life begins anew once the lockdown is lifted for good, a sense of alienation is bound to be there, if not enhanced, by the unpredictability surrounding our future

it may take a minimum of 18 months has all the more reason to shut oth- The worst sufferers of this pan- tions and taking a “conservative margins at expensive locations in the Zika virus in 2015, which result- before they are able to place a drug ers out. One can only hope that the demic are the children, whose spon- view” of things for a while. cities across the country. Hotels, food ed from our twisted lifestyle and food to combat the pandemic on the table. effect on the psyche of men, women taneity and freedom have been Transportation, too, would chains, pubs, restaurants, bars, cin- choices, upsetting the fine balance Till then, people will be on ten- and children is only temporary. curbed and snatched away by the fear change. In fact, private taxis in emas and the music and entertain- between nature and all living beings, terhooks, avoid all contact with Till this pandemic leaves us for- of the virus. Now, they are caged in some metropolises have already put ment industry will need to reinvent including animals. each other and will eye everyone ever, we have to get used to the sight their homes and even after the lock- up transparent partitions between themselves to accommodate the The lessons of the past were for- with suspicion once the lockdown of near-empty roads and public down is lifted, the little ones will be the driver and the passenger seat and new behavioural pattern of their cus- gotten by the world in its arrogance lifts. The stiff upper-lip in posh urban places and the few people who dare forced to play with masks on and they are being frequently sanitised. tomers. and the result was that we birthed a settlements has become stiffer, with to venture out would be walking sanitise their hands and toys, if at all Plus, the number of people who can Amid this, the increased and new virus. And the worrying part is neighbours hesitating to reach out to about with masks and gloves. they are allowed to go out of the travel in a car has also come down faster acceptability of digital plat- that this virus may not be the last, DEEPAK K UPRETI each other, let alone strangers. We have to get used to the sur- house by terrified parents. to three, including the driver. forms, drones, Artificial Intelligence- unless we make some drastic changes Already, the term “social distanc- real sight of doctors and nurses cov- With schools being out of And what would be the fate of powered robots and software, for rea- to our attitudes. he world as we know it has ing” has become an integral part of ered from head to toe in Personal bounds for now and online educa- beauty products and jewellery? With sons of safety, could wipe out mil- Even as life begins anew once the changed forever and a tiny our lexicon and reflects the new way Protective Equipment (PPE), giving tion taking root, the simple joys of the face being covered with a mask lions of jobs and the common man, lockdown is lifted for good, a sense Tvirus has brought mankind to of living that we have adapted to them the appearance of astronauts. interacting with other children and or cloth, would it really make sense tasked with washing his hands of alienation is bound to be there, if it knees. Despite all our technolog- with such ease, despite the fact that Gone will be the reassuring smile playing with classmates have become for a woman to put lipstick or repeatedly, would just be left rubbing not enhanced, by the unpredictabil- ical and scientific advancements, the we have always been told that “man and warm touch meant to reassure a thing of the past for now and rouge, or wear a nose pin for that them, with worry. ity surrounding our future. And, it COVID-19 has us running for cover is a social animal.” a worried patient. fraught with risks in the future. matter? The humble “kajal” would But to err on the side of opti- would take quite a garrulous friend everytime someone sneezes or Long-distance relationships It will surprise no one if For now, the playground has be the sole survivor of the pandem- mism, there will always be alterna- to reduce the social or physical dis- coughs. What can be more humbling which until recently were frowned announcements made at Metro sta- been replaced by cosy beds and sofas, ic, watching the annihilation of tive life templates or economic struc- tance created in the last two months, than the fact that despite the out- upon by parents and psychologists tions and in the trains advise us to electronic gadgets, gaming consoles beauty accessories caused by the tures that will emerge out of the sit- unless a society “baptised” by the break of the contagion in December alike as untenable and unhealthy are “avoid close contact and keep dis- and television sets. Being outside is Coronavirus. uation forced upon us by the pan- Coronavirus fire brushes aside the and the best minds in the scientific the new reality now, as people keep tance” in the future and the bogies no longer “healthy” or “wise” and the Even beauty parlours will have demic — which is not the first that new norm of “do gaj doori bohot hai community working round-the- in touch over social media and plat- that till recently used to be full of idle new mantra for children is “stay to wait for long before the damage the world has ever seen, nor will it zaroori (keep distance, keep safe)” clock, a Coronavirus vaccine is still forms like Zoom and TeamViewer. chatter and laughter fall silent as talk- home, stay safe.” inflicted by “physical distancing” to be the last. and commences the business of life not available and there are fears that A society, which has increasing- ing with a mask on becomes both- Love and romance, too, would the thriving business is undone. The We have faced several outbreaks as usual. there might never be one. ly been accused of being selfish, self- ersome and talking without a mask be a casualty in the times of Corona impact of the virus would also be felt over the past decade, including (The writer is Special And, according to researchers, obsessed, indifferent and aloof, now very risky. with partners “masking” their emo- by gyms working on wafer-thin MERS in 2012, Ebola in 2013, and Correspondent, The Pioneer) HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE World shares mixed as Covid Fitch affirms Delhi, Hyd airports' ratings at ‘BB+' with -ve outlook cases loom amid reopenings n PNS HYDERABAD PNS n BANGKOK Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Alkem Labs gets Shares were mostly lower in Long-Term Issuer Default world markets on Tuesday as Rating (IDR) and bond issue EIR from USFDA for worries over fresh outbreaks of ratings of GMR-led Delhi St Louis facility coronavirus cases overshad- Airport and Hyderabad owed hopes over reopening Airports at 'BB+' with a NEW DELHI: Drug firm Alkem economies. Negative Outlook. Laboratories on Tuesday said In London, the FTSE 100 The Negative Outlook the US health regulator has issued an establishment was 0.3% higher, at 5,959.62, reflects the ongoing uncer- inspection report (EIR) for its while the CAC 40 in Paris tainty relating to the timing St Louis facility in the US. The slipped 0.1% to 4,487.16. and duration of the traffic United States Food and Drug Germany's DAX edged 0.1% shock and recovery caused by Administration (USFDA) has higher to 10,831.02. the coronavirus pandemic, the "We currently assume a ious measures to reduce its issued an EIR for the St Louis The future for the S&P 500 rating agency said on Tuesday. recovery from the traffic and operating expense including plant and the inspection has dropped 0.2% while that for the GMR Hyderabad Internat- revenue shock in the financial consolidation of terminal oper- now been closed by the Dow industrials also fell 0.2%. ional Airport Limited year ending March 2022 ations, reduction of utility regulator, Alkem Laboratories Optimism over plans for (GHIAL) and Delhi (FY22) as DIAL operates a costs, and rationalisation of said in a filing to the BSE. The reopening in many countries International Airport Limiteds strategic airport serving the manpower and consultants. inspection was conducted by after shutdowns aimed at bat- (DIAL) operations are limited country's national capital Management indicates oper- the USFDA from January 27, tling the pandemic has been to cargo and evacuation flights region and benefits from a ational costs could be con- 2020 to February 6, 2020, it tempered by reports of new under these circumstances. high share of domestic traffic, tained at a minimum of about had said in an earlier filing. At waves of infections in states and A prolonged pandemic and with greater resilience. Rs 900 crore for FY20-FY21. the end of the inspection, the countries that are further ahead nationwide lockdown, and fur- However, we will revise our DIAL has also deferred company had received Form in lifting lockdown measures. es narrowed in a sign the The industry group said the try's treasurer said the country ther deterioration in the econ- rating case accordingly if the some of its capex originally 483 with three observations That includes small but discon- industry's biggest global mar- market is showing “obvious faces a “sobering” economic omy, will reduce air passenger severity and duration of the budgeted for FY21 In light of and had said it shall submit to certing increases of new infec- ket is recovering from the coro- signs of recovery.” But that outlook due to the effects of the traffic and lead to lower aero- outbreak are worse than our the reduced cash flow in the the USFDA within the stipulated tions in South Korea, China navirus pandemic as Beijing news and reports of stronger coronavirus and will have its nautical and non- aeronautical current expectations," Fitch near term. DIAL had total timeline, a detailed response to and elsewhere. eases anti-disease controls. growth in lending did little to largest-ever deficit when a revenue than Fitch expects, it said in case of Delhi Airport. cash and a bank balance of Rs close out all the observations “All said, risk appetite is on Sales of SUVs, sedans and lift sentiment. The Shanghai revised budget is released in said. DIAL has implemented var- 4,000 crore in May 2020. associated with this inspection. the wane today. And that mere- minivans in the industry's Composite index shed 0.1% to October. Shares also lost Shares of Alkem Laboratories ly acknowledges that re-open- biggest global market were 2,891.56. Hong Kong's Hang ground in Taiwan, Singapore were trading at Rs 2,576.60 ing economies is riddled with down 2.6% from a year earlier Seng lost 1.5% to 24,245.68. and Jakarta. Bangkok gained per scrip on the BSE, down risks; struggling between the at 1.5 million, said the China Japan's Nikkei 225 edged 0.9%. An uptick in cases in Sensex drops 0.88 per cent from the previous devil and the deep blue sea," Association of Automobile 0.1% lower to 20,366.48, while South Korea has added to con- close. Hayaki Narita of Mizuho Bank Manufacturers. That was South Korea's Kospi gave up cern over the potential for 190 pts; RIL said in a commentary. an improvement over March's 0.7% to 1,922.17. rebounds in new coronavirus China reported that auto 48.4% contraction and a near- Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell infections in places that relax tanks over 6 pc sales fell again in April but loss- ly 82% plunge in February. 1.1% to 5,403.00 after the coun- restrictions. PNS n NEW DELHI

Equity benchmark Sensex slipped over 190 points on PSBs sanction Tuesday, dragged by a mas- Punjab litchi growers facing sive loss in index heavy- Rupee settles 22 loans worth weight Reliance Industries paise higher at amid weak cues from Asian losses amid Covid lockdown 6 lakh crore peers as fears of a second 75.51 against US$ wave of coronavirus infec- n MUMBAI: The rupee surged PNS PATHANKOT Around 48 trees tions spooked global in two months investors. 22 paise to close at 75.51 are grown in n (provisional) against the US The litchi growers in Punjab PNS NEW DELHI Discoms generate After plunging over 716 dollar on Tuesday, amid a staring at huge losses as the one acre and points during the day, the 30- weak American currency in the farmers are yet to be each tree yields Public sector banks (PSBs) share index pared some loss- overseas market. At the approached by contractors for 50 to 100 kg of have sanctioned loans worth 95 pc billing efficiency es but still settled 190.10 interbank foreign exchange, their orchards amid a pro- Rs 5.95 lakh crore in the last points or 0.60 per cent lower n the rupee opened at 75.89, longed countrywide lockdown. litchi according two months to various sec- PNS NEW DELHI "Under this programme, a at 31,371.12. Similarly, NSE then pared the initial losses to In the past, contractors - to its age tors, including MSME, agri- total number of 12,06,435 Nifty declined 42.65 points, finally settle at 75.51 against mostly from outside states, culture and corporate, hit State-owned EESL on Tuesday smart meters have been or 0.46 per cent, to 9,196.55. the US dollar, registering a rise including Uttar Pradesh - used hard by COVID-19-induced said that its smart metering installed till date, to enhance Reliance Industries was of 22 paise over its previous to visit Punjab to take litchi "Such a situation was once Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and nationwide lockdown. programme (SMP) is help- consumer convenience and the top loser in the Sensex close. During the day, the orchards on lease, besides seen at the time of operation Ropar, covering nearly 3,000 Non-bank finance com- ing distribution companies rationalise electricity con- pack, plunging over 6 per domestic unit hit an intra-day reserving them by paying blue star when ripened fruits acres of lands. panies (NBFCs) have (discom) generate 95 per cent sumption," the EESL said. cent, followed by Asian high of 75.49 and a low of advances to farmers. were not plucked. Without Around 48 trees are grown received Rs 1.18 lakh crore of billing efficiency during The EESL has enabled dis- Paints, Kotak Bank, HUL, 75.95 against the greenback. Last year too, litchi growers traders and commission in one acres and each tree from these banks during the the lockdown. coms to generate around 95 HDFC Bank and ONGC. On Monday, the rupee had had suffered huge losses in agents, how can we sell our yields approximately 50 to 100 period between March 1 and The discoms using smart per cent of billing efficiency by On the other hand, NTPC, settled at 75.73 against the US Punjab, as many videos sur- fruits which are perishable kg of litchi according to its age, May 8. meters have seen 15-20 per using smart meters amid this Bharti Airtel, ITC and dollar. The dollar index, which faced on social media, linking items. Lockdown situation experts said. "PSBs sanctioned loans cent average increase in lockdown and 15-20 per cent IndusInd Bank and gauges the greenback's the fruit to acute encephalitis brought the harsh situation for Jatinder Singh, horticulture worth Rs 5.95 lakh crore for monthly revenue per con- average increase in monthly PowerGrid were among the strength against a basket of syndrome (AES). farmers like us," he said. development officer, more than 46.74 lakh sumer, the Energy Efficiency revenue per consumer. top gainers. Weak cues from six currencies, was trading At that time, farmers reeled He has litchi orchards in Pathankot, said that this year, accounts from the MSME, Services Ltd (EESL) said in a Many states have installed global markets on fears of a 0.13 per cent lower at 100.11. under losses as the litchi's Himachal Pradesh too but he there is a very high yield pro- Retail, Agriculture & statement. The power ministry around 9.84 lakh, 1.23 lakh, second wave of coronavirus Foreign institutional investors price fell very low. will not be able to go there due duction but like last year, farm- Corporate sectors between PSU is the designated agency 57,000 and 28,000 smart infections spooked investors were net buyers in the capital Arvind Kalra, owner of 85 to the lockdown. ers are facing serious problem. March 1 and May 8, 2020. to implement the SMP. meters, respectively, it added. across Asia. market, as they bought equity acres of litchi orchard here, In Punjab, mainly two vari- "The harvesting time of Total financing worth Rs 1.18 shares worth Rs 534.87 crore said that till today, only one eties of litchi - Dehradun and litchi is from June 10 to June lakh crore was provided to on Monday, according to person from Uttar Pradesh's Calcutta - is grown by nearly 25 and in- between, things will NBFCs," Finance Minister provisional exchange data. Saharanpur has approached 1,100 farmers in few districts, be under control to some Nirmala Sitharaman said in a him on phone. including Pathankot, extent," he noted. tweet on Tuesday. Pak PM orders probe into alleged scandal of importing medicines Govt suspends 39 licences for import PNS n ISLAMABAD Khan tasked Prime Minister Imran Khan his aide on has ordered a probe into the accountabilit Toyota Kirloskar of 4.55 lakh tonne of refined palm oils alleged scandal of importing y to probe partially resumes PNS n NEW DELHI 1.5 lakh tonne from Indonesia. over 450 medicines like vita- Department of In the official memoran- min tablets in the guise of buy- the import of dealerships The government has suspend- Commerce has dum, the Directorate also said ing life-saving drugs from over 450 NEW DELHI: Toyota Kirloskar ed all 39 licences issued for reviewed its that it is possible that some India, according to a media medicines Motor (TKM) on Tuesday said import of about 4.55 lakh imports might have taken place report. its dealerships and aftersales tonne of refined palm oils, a decision and against these licences. On August 9, Pakistan sus- from India operations have partially move which industry body has decided to "But from now on, no clear- pended all trade ties with resumed after weeks of SEA on Tuesday hailed saying suspend all ance is to be allowed against India following New Delhi's tions by the Opposition and imported from India, Dawn nationwide lockdown leading this will check illegal cheap these licence these licences," it said and decision to abrogate Article reports in the media that the newspaper reported. to complete shutdown of imports and protect domestic added necessary suspension 370 on August 5, revoking the relaxation given by the govern- The document presented manufacturing and retail units. refinery industry. orders are being issued by special status of Jammu and ment was being misused and before the federal cabinet on The company said 171 To check illegal inbound "DGFT has issued 39 refined palm oils and much of regional authorities of DGFT. Kashmir. demands were made that a May 5, states that the prime dealership outlets are now shipments, refined palm oil licences to different firms... The the quantity was to be shipped Lauding the government's However, later the govern- probe should be ordered. minister in his capacity as functional, while close to 146 was put under restrictive list of Department of Commerce has from Nepal which does not decision, Mumbai-based SEA ment allowed the import of Prompted by the reports, Minister In-charge for MNHS service outlets are also import on January 8 this year reviewed its decision and has even produce palm oils. Executive Director B V Mehta life-saving drugs and their raw Khan tasked his aide on sought a list of drugs being operational nationally. and companies were required decided to suspend all these Of the total quantity for said Indonesia and Malaysia materials when the pharma- accountability Shahzad Akbar imported from India. All dealerships will practice to take licence for import from licences," the DGFT said in an which licences were issued, are major suppliers of palm ceutical industry created hue to probe the import of over 450 The document, signed by stringent social distancing the Directorate General of office memorandum dated about 2.93 lakh tonne of oils. But the shipments are and cry and warned that soon medicines from India. MNHS Secretary Tanveer with government prescribed Foreign Trade (DGFT) under May 11. refined palm oils were to be routed through Nepal and Pakistan could face a shortage A document of the MNHS Ahmed Qureshi, shows that a percentage of the workforce at the aegis of the Commerce The 39 licences were issued shipped from Nepal and 12,000 Bangladesh illegally at nil of important drugs. shows that a number of vita- number of vaccines have been a given point. Ministry. for import of 4,55,301 tonne of tonne from Bangladesh, while import duty. There were repeated allega- mins, drugs and salts were imported. Urban Company revenue soars Immediate spike likely in inter-city mobility after over 103% to Rs 216 cr in FY20 train, bus services resume operations: Study PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI ty in the immediate 0-2 weeks minute' sales by agents and period once trains and inter- touts at popular boarding- Home services marketplace An immediate spike in inter- city buses start to operate. points. When it comes to pre- Urban Company on Tuesday city travel is expected within People are looking for an ferred mode of travel, tourists said its revenue has more than two weeks of resumption of opportunity to return to their are unlikely to change their doubled to Rs 216 crore in train and bus services as many base," the survey said. choice in the post-COVID-19 FY20 over the previous fiscal, people, who are stuck in differ- A high (30 per cent) number era. driven by strong growth in ent cities, will look for an of travellers are stuck in the "Upon asking which mode beauty and home care services. opportunity to return to their wrong city as the lockdown of transport best addresses The company, which has bases, according to a survey by took many Indians by sur- 'Social Distancing' – most trav- seen disruption in business IntrCity RailYatri. prise, it added. According to ellers prefer to stick to their amid the nationwide lock- However, the inter-city the survey, social distancing original preference of bus or down, said it is ramping up As per Ind-As accounting largely earned from commis- mobility industry in India, will drive near total shift from train. However, this "bias" is spending on hygiene and safe- method, its operating revenue sion fees on transactions facil- which was in an expansion offline to online bookings. significantly more pronounced ty in FY21 to ensure that cus- grew from Rs 106 crore to in itated by the online platform. mode, has been slowed down "Despite strong and persis- in bus and train travellers, as tomers and professionals are FY19 to Rs 216 crore in FY20 "A big growth driver for us by the coronavirus pandemic, tent efforts by online brands, compared to flight travellers," protected. – growth of 103 per cent. The during the year was the beau- according to the survey by the offline bookings have histori- it said. In FY20, Urban Company net booking value of all trans- ty business. There was some multi-modal intercity mobili- would consider travelling this and festive travel. Only 29 per cally dominated in India. This Flight travellers are the most moved from Indian Generally actions through the Urban impact of the COVID-19 relat- ty platform, covering more year if the pandemic has been cent of the respondents plan to finally looks set to change and pessimistic in comparison to Accepted Accounting Company platform grew 138 ed lockdown, otherwise the than 20,000 users across met- effectively controlled. travel this year for social or fes- is a big opportunity for online those by train and bus. Principles (I-GAAP) to Indian per cent from Rs 385 crore in growth would have been even ros, tier-1 and tier-2 cities. Leisure travel would take the tive occasions. brands," it said, adding the Domestic flyers constitute the Accounting Standard (Ind-As) FY19 to Rs 918 crore in FY20. higher,” Urban Company co- Interestingly, 38.41 per cent biggest hit with a sharp drop of "An immediate spike is biggest impact would be on bus most nervous cohort, followed method. The company's revenue is founder Abhiraj Singh said. of travellers indicated that they 71 per cent in planned holidays expected in inter-city mobili- bookings, specifically on 'last- by train and bus, it added. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Wednesday May 13, 2020 A parallel crisis amid There is boredom, loneliness, lack of concentration, sadness, etc. There’s a common issue between anxiety and sleep disturbance. Kids are worried about the uncertainty of the future, this stress is reflecting in their sleep schedule. CORONAVIRUS — CHHAYA SHARMA A PARENT AND FOUNDER OF HYDERABAD MOMMIES ith the Indian all different. There are Hyderabad Mommies, government ask- external stressors like not The lockdown has Chhaya Sharma mentions ing us to stay getting adequate sleep, an that there are several W home and safe unbalanced diet, no body forced us to stay home changes in the sleeping pat- during this pan- movement, lack of quality terns of kids and fears wors- demic, it has time with family, and keep- and adopt a different en when they are exposed to stopped us from flocking to ing up with little or no the rising figures in coron- parks, having a leisurely school/college work. lifestyle. While we're avirus. “There is boredom, stroll, biking away with our Dhruv Tiwari, who was loneliness, lack of concen- beau, etc. It may be a recently promoted to 10th slowly adapting to this, tration, sadness, etc. There’s healthy choice right now, standard, in St. Joseph’s a common issue between but many of us can’t wait to School feels an unexpected the lockdown also brings anxiety and sleep distur- get outdoors. change in his life. “My bance. Kids are worried Staying indoors can get school was about to finish about the uncertainty of the really boring with residents the first term schedule, all with it the dangers of future, this stress is reflect- wanting to crowd parks and set for examinations. Online ing in their sleep schedule,” beaches. Urban dwellers classes are being held daily binge-watching, she says. Lockdown causing missing walking or jogging for core subjects. I miss devastation to bedtime is on the sidewalks, children going to school and spend- untimely meals, changed something to prepare for. missing swinging in the ing time with my peers. As How has it impacted playground, sports enthusi- it’s the last time I will be in schedules, and more, young adults? There’s a asts want to get back to the school, I want the lockdown growing sense of anxiety sional tells us the problem also help in killing bore- field, and couples yearn for to end as early as possible reports because of so much uncer- lies within children having dom. Instead of providing a romantic get-away. This so that I can gather plentiful tainty in terms of colleges, poor tolerance and coping them with tablets and lap- waiting period has become memories to cherish forev- SHIKHA applications, jobs, etc. skills. “Adjustment becomes tops, try activities like draw- a new challenge. er”, says Dhruv. There’s no comfort for them an issue, and I suggest par- ing, singing, board games, On the other hand, the It has become very DUGGAL due to disruption in their ents help their kids engaged and others that bring out nationwide closure of edu- important for a parent to daily routine, mood swings, in various hobbies and keep the creativity in them. cational institutions is check on their child’s watch- an increase in their irritabil- them occupied, which will Teaching them facts about impacting the lives of chil- list now, to know what kind ity factor, finding it tough to the Coronavirus, asking dren. There’s no continuity of content are they’re being maintain social distancing them to maintain personal of education, online classes exposed to if the games at all times, separation from LOCKDOWN CAUSING hygiene and social distanc- are leading to remote educa- they’re playing are peers. ing will help lessen the fear tion at times, and parents violent. Parents must Speaking to Dr Kalpana DEVASTATION TO in them,” adds Kalpana. are anxious to know what’s make the extra effort Sringar, a mental health So take extra care of chil- next. The student’s progress of introduc- profes- BEDTIME IS dren during such a crisis, is what matters the most. ing them to SOMETHING TO pay attention to their feel- According to the reports, healthy content and ings and enjoy this time of nearly 90 per cent of stu- put a limit on their PREPARE FOR rest during this quarantine. dents are out of class right screentime. Adjustment becomes an now. As far as online classes Mother to a three- are concerned, not everyone year-old issue, and I suggest has a laptop or a personal boy and parents help their kids computer to support this founder engaged in various method of education with of the outcome of low earning hobbies and keep them families missing out on occupied, which will also their child’s learning which help in killing boredom. is an obstruction. And with no school or Instead of providing them assignments, there’s the with tablets and laptops, issue of limitless binge- try activities like drawing, watching. Before the crisis, a child’s checklist included singing, board games, some playtime with friends, and others that bring out keeping up with homework, the creativity in them. participating in extracurric- ular activities, but now it’s — DR KALPANA SRINGAR ‘Real-life characters Swami Vivekananda’s quotes inspired me to take up acting and I believed I could do anything. The problem, however, was that I didn’t know much about films. Later, I joined a screenplay INSPIRE ME' workshop and learned a lot films that had Venkatesh in the SN School of Arts at the lead role and became a huge University of Hyderabad and of things about acting and fan of his.” was part of some plays.” other departments. I LETTER TO VENKATESH BEGAN WITH understood how a story Speaking to TELEVISION Mohan admired Venkatesh develops and how characters V SATEESH REDDY, so much that he wrote a letter Mohan began his acting are inspired by real life. To to his hero when he was in his career with Television. He know more about the field, I actor Mohan 8th standard. He adds, “I wrote played a role in the famous a letter to sir with the address Mogali Rekulu serial and joined a Theatre Arts course of Ramanaidu Studios and I received appreciation for the in SN School of Arts at the Bhagath reminisces actually got a reply when I was same. He says, “Sindhu Naidu in college. I received a printed madam gave me an opportuni- University of Hyderabad and his entry into acting, letter with Venkatesh sir's ty in the serial. I got a good was part of some plays. name on it. He advised me to name for the role. After the writing a letter to take care of my studies and serial, I got good opportunities family. Along with the letter, he in serials but I focused more actor Venkatesh, his sent me photos from his film on roles in films. I worked for for many films but I’m only Gharshana. I was elated.” short films, independent films selecting roles that have great dream moment, love for LEARNING ACTING like Bommala Ramaram and scope for acting. I’m ready to web series like Posh Poris. do even the smallest role if it is different roles and more Mohan came to Hyderabad Later, I got the role in C/o a good one. I believe in good to pursue his higher studies Kancharapalem. I liked the roles, not big ones,” he tells us. and was inspired by Swami script and okayed it. UPCOMING MOVIES Vivekananda’s quote that said Kancharapalem gave me the ‘You can do anything’. He much-needed break in the film Mohan is playing a lead role ailing from NO KNOWLEDGE shares, “Swami Vivekananda’s industry. It got me a nomina- in the film Kanakam. He Tadepalligudem of ABOUT MOVIES quotes inspired me to take up tion for Best Supporting Actor shares, “The film is about West Godavari dis- Mohan said he didn’t know acting and I believed I could Telugu in Filmfare Awards.” three friends who are small- H trict, Mohan much about the film industry do anything. The problem, DREAM COME TRUE time thieves. The film touches Bhagath is proving during his childhood. He says, however, was that I didn’t various topics including his acting skills by “I never watched many films know much about films. Later, Finally, he met his hero friendship and how they all choosing versatile roles. He when I was little. I'd find sto- I joined a screenplay workshop Venkatesh at the preview show come together to face difficult was nominated for the Best ries in newspapers, and read a and learned a lot of things of C/o Kancharapalam. situations. We’ve almost com- out of the Supporting Actor Telugu by lot of other stories from books. about acting and other depart- “Venkatesh sir came for the pleted the shooting and will Filmfare Awards for the film During the holidays, I would ments. I understood how a preview and it was a dream resume work post lockdown. C/o Kancharapalem. He also go to the movies with my story develops and how charac- come true for me to meet him. There are many unsung real- BOX acted in films like Manu, mother. I never looked at films ters are inspired by real life. To He appreciated my acting skills life heroes and we can make Mahanati, Maharshi, Nene like a profession, like other know more about the field, I and congratulated me. After movies on them by finding Raju Nene Mantri, and more. fields. Later I watched a lot of joined a Theatre Arts course in the Kancharapalem, I got offers them.” 10

Hyderabad Wednesday May 13 2020 what’s brewing? THE NEW NORMAL WHEN

eddings across the wedding, adhering to globe have been social distancing norms. put on hold for the To ease our consumers’ W time being, result- worries during the pan- ing in a “Domino demic, we are engaging Effect”, thanks to with them virtually by the pandemic. conducting digital meet- IT COMES TO ‘I DO’ Most weddings are ings and venue recess, expected to be pushed to offering more flexibility in the latter half of 2020 or terms of booking and Open-air venue and Tweaking the the beginning of 2021. rescheduling weddings for well-spaced out table However, on the brighter a later date. We hope such buffet-style service side, in lieu of the nation- measures benefit everyone arrangements wide lockdown to-be- who is looking to tie the The highlight of any weds can utilise this time knot,” says Sandeep In the post-pandemic Indian wedding is its lavish to better plan their wed- Lodha, CEO, OYO-owned era, people will look for- buffet. In an effort to com- ding once the virus threat Weddingz.in. ward to socialising ply with physical distanc- is down to negligible. “There are multiple again, however, they are ing measures, this is about The ‘New Normal’ for reports citing that the still expected to be skep- to change too. While some celebrating weddings in Coronavirus outbreak has tical about attending couples may still opt for the post-COVID-19 world brought the wedding mass gatherings. In such buffet-style service, pre- is going to be different. industry to a screeching a world full of height- cautionary measures like a With social distancing halt. This is only partially ened cautiousness, wed- contactless serving of dish- becoming the norm, wed- true, in terms of execution ding planners or couples es will be the norm. For dings will be smaller, and wedding events being need to take all precau- example, one designated more intimate, and with held at the moment. tionary measures while server will be assigned to emphasis on top-notch However, despite the pan- organising mass gather- serve a dish each at the hygiene standards as well demic or the lockdown, ings,especially wed- buffet to avoid guests as ensure contactless ser- we at Weddingz.in are see- dings. An open-air or touching the vices. Given this situation, ing couples enquire about outdoor wedding means cutlery/spoons. to limit risks and ensure venue bookings for the plenty of space, which Opting for family-style safety, couples who plan latter half of the year or could help people main- entrees or sides at the table to celebrate their wed- early next year. Weddings, tain physical distancing is another way to ensure dings during the latter as we know it is a big as compared to an the safety of guests, there- half of the year will have milestone for families in indoor wedding. by avoiding serpentine to consider altering their India, leading to many Furthermore, a well- queues at the food coun- wedding plans. couples rescheduling their thought-out seating ters, where people tend to “In the aftermath of wedding as opposed to arrangement is essential gather in close proximity at COVID-19 and once the cancelling them,” Lodha to reduce risks. Venues weddings. Needless to say, lockdown is over, we added. should organise bigger if it’s a buffet-style service, expect many couples to tie Here are some precau- tables with limited seat- line marking to maintain the knot, however, the tionary tips and measures ing to maintain distance six feet distance between way they do it will change. to help couples plan their between people. For two people will be impor- Couples will forego the big day with utmost cau- instance, a table for 10 tant. Besides this, caterers ‘big fat’ wedding for an tion in the aftermath of should be assigned to 5 will also have to ensure intimate, more cautious the virus. guests only. that the raw materials or ingredients for food prepa- ration are sourced from for non-essential travel. IMPECCABLE HYGIENE cleaning and protective physical distance from each trustworthy suppliers, who Furthermore, live stream- equipment at their tables, other. All venues should dili- ensure utmost cleanliness ing wedding ceremonies STANDARDS ample availability of hand- gently disinfect spaces pre while delivering the stock are a foreseeable trend in Right from the entry to exit, washes and sanitizers should and post the wedding func- from the farm to the the near future. Therefore, venues need to place sanitiz- be made in the washrooms. tion. venue. wedding planners and ers and hand napkins at To avoid overcrowding the Apart from venue hygiene, venue operators can expect every point. Guests should be washrooms, guests should even makeup artists and pho- As weddings go local, a surge in demand for such able to sanitize their hands have a designated waiting tographers documenting the services post-COVID-19. on arrival, have access to area where they can maintain wedding will have a certain they also go virtual SOP to follow in the post- pandemic phase. To ensure In the aftermath of the photo sessions that typically occur at wed- that the bride feels safe, pandemic, we can expect ADAPT TO A POST-COVID-19 CULTURE ding receptions. makeup artists and hairstyl- couples to opt for local The new normal for weddings across the ists will wear masks and sani- weddings in their home- Societal norms call for handshakes and world is going to be significantly different. tise their products. With towns, instead of destina- hugs during milestones and celebrations In the meanwhile, it’s time to stay educat- regards to photographers, the tion weddings. like weddings. With the entire world main- ed, make more informed decisions and wedding party will prefer a Additionally, overseas taining social distancing, couples will pre- rethink safer ways to plan happy and safe smaller team to cover the guests may prefer being a fer to opt-out of the gift-exchange and celebrations post the pandemic. wedding. Additionally, as part of the celebration vir- weddings are set to be more tually, due to restrictions intimate, a large team won’t be required at the venue.

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awan Kalyan’s next release. Replying to his with Harish director, Devi wrote, “You Shankar has a announcing this on this music composer in Special Day Shot up my GABBAR P place — more than Energy Levels to d two months after Roof#8YrsOfGabbarSingh the project was first Hysteria. Its always announced. Many fans of Electrifying 2 be associat- Pawan were hoping that ed wit U sirr ji ! Lets top music director Devi ROCK again. ThankU Sri Prasad, who was PowerStar @PawanKalyan behind the super success- sir & @MythriOfficial.” SINGH ful soundtrack of Gabbar This would be the third Singh, would hop the pro- time that Devi would be ject — a hot commodity composing tunes for a in the market — and film of Harish, who has a much to their joy, Harish rich taste for music and announced Devi’s signing. lyrical value. After Gabbar “It is a wonderful day. As Singh, Devi worked with enrgetic as the release day Harish for Duvvada 8 years ago. What better Jagannadham, whose day to announce that we album too was a chart- are coming back together buster. He was attached TROIKA to recreate the same musi- to the music of the direc- cal energy again. tor’s recent release @ThisisDSP will be scor- Valmiki but dropped out ing music for #PSPK28. in the last minute due to We are coming again various reasons. With Ippude modalaindi.... DSP on board, Pawan fans (sic),” Harish posted on are hoping that the album Twitter on Monday will be a mix of duets, fast evening, as Gabbar Singh beat and mass numbers — AGAIN clocked eight years of its just like Gabbar Singh. Meghamsh Raj Tarun to work signs a thriller with a debutant aj Tarun, who is Rajesh, who was the chief associate awaiting the release director of Vi Anand on the sets of of Vijay Konda’s R Orey… Bujjigaa, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, will has green-lit a new film. To mark the be making his directorial debut with directorial debut of Santosh Mohan Veeranki, the film is a the project, finds NAGARAJ GOUD romantic comedy, we’ve lose on the A source chips in, “The heels of giving film is an investigative his nod to thriller where Meghamsh THE UNTITLED first-timer will be seen as a regular c Muni’s Telugu- youth, while there is PROJECT WILL GO IN Tamil bilingual another important role of romantic-thriller, actor a cop. The actor is confi- FRONT OF THE Meghamsh, younger son dent with the way script CAMERAS ONCE RAJ of late Srihari, has lined- has shaped up, as he up another film. Rajesh, believes it will keep the TARUN COMPLETES who was the chief associ- audience glued to their HIS IMMEDIATE NEXT ate director of Vi Anand seats for all its running on this day we get to support from some of my on the sets of Ekkadiki time. The director is right announce our film together. friends, mentors and Pothavu Chinnavada, will now giving finishing learnt. A former aerospace The fascination of filmmaking guides (sic),” the director be making his directorial touches to the script and engineer, Santosh has made a that started in me in 2009 is wrote on his Facebook debut with the project, will initiate casting after dozen short films and even finally bearing fruit in 2020. page on Monday evening. while MLV the lockdown ends.” assisted Satish Kasetty for the Its been a long rocky journey Produced by Dream Satyanarayana, However, this critically acclaimed Terror, and this wouldn’t have been Town Productions, the who introduced untitled film will starring Srikanth. We hear Raj possible with- untitled project will go Meghamsh roll only after Tarun agreed to spearhead the out con- in front of the cameras through Meghamsh com- film in the first narration stant once Raj Tarun com- Rajdooth last pletes his film itself. “Happy birthday help pletes his immediate year, will be with Muni. Raj Tarun. Glad that and next, which is a com- shepherding it Satyanarayana is mercial entertainer under his looking to begin with good friend Lakshya Produ- production in Srinivas Gavireddy. To ctions. October- roll once the industry November later decides a convenient this year. time for shootings to resume, a major part of the film will be shot across Rajahmundry. ‘Been writing and making music during the lockdown’ ilmmaker Ravikanth no producer attached to the pro- has also edited the film. “Siddhu Perepu, who is look- ject yet. I’ve also consumed a lot Jonnalagadda (the film’s protag- ing forward to the of content on OTT platforms. onist) and I wrote the film F release of his second I’ve enjoyed films like American together and we’ve also edited it. directorial Krishna History X and A Beautiful Day I enjoy the process of editing and his Leela, says the in the Neighborhood. Spy, because the film shapes up at lockdown period helped him to which I watched sometime, is the editing table,” the director, write and make music. “I’m one my favourite shows,” he tells who completely edited Naveen writing a drama up next. It tells us. Chandra-starrer Bhanumathi the story of four friends and will Perepu, besides writing and Ramakrishna, adds. be an inspiring affair. There is directing Krishna and his Leela, — NG Sushmita to Rana Daggubati produce web content introduces his ushmita Konidela, who has been her father’s costume love on Twitter designer in his S recent films like Sye Raa Narasimha ne of the most eli- said to have a diploma in Reddy and Khaidi No gible bachelors of interior design from Rachna 150, has set her sights on Telugu cinema, Sansad in Mumbai and has the web space. Contrary O Rana Daggubati done her MA at the Chelsea to some reports that she is will soon be bid- University of Art and Design, planning to launch an OTT ding adieu to his London, post which she set platform, we hear she will be bachelorhood. Announcing up her own company. producing web content — like that he will be getting mar- Immediately after the her cousin sister Niharika. ried soon to his partner announcement, Rana, who While details are scarce at this Miheeka Bajaj, the macho will be next seen in Aranya, juncture, we hear her maiden pro- actor took to social media to was congratulated by mem- duction would’ve been on sets if share a sweet picture of the bers of the industry like Puri not for the lockdown. She has two as he wrote, “And she Jagannadh, Shobu even set up an office in a plush said yes”. Yarlagadda, Samantha and locality and is listening to more According to reports, Kiara Advani among others. stories. A source says she wants to Miheeka, who is born and Rana, who in the past was come up with at least a couple of brought up in Hyderabad, linked to actresses’ like Trisha series by the end of this year. “She runs Dew Drop Design stu- and Rakul Preet Singh, man- is taking the help of her family in dio. Her love for Indian aged to keep his relationship picking the right stories for web architecture led her into inte- with Miheeka away from the series,” adds the source. rior design and décor. She's prying eyes of the media. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MAY 13, 2020 sport 12 FIFA U-17 Women’s WC from Feb 17 PTI n NEW DELHI try to host a successful FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup,” the LOC said. he postponed FIFA U-17 Before the tournament was post- Women’s World Cup in India poned, the only qualifying event Twas on Tuesday rescheduled to that could be held was for Asia from next year from February 17 to March which Japan and North Korea made 7 after the world body made a “thor- the cut. ough assessment” of the situation Five remaining qualifying events — arising out of the Covid-19 pandem- that of Africa, Europe, Oceania, South ic. America, and Central, North America The tournament was originally and Caribbean — saw a halt due to the scheduled to be held from November ongoing global health crisis. 2 to 21 this year but was postponed The LOC stated, “We are now When MS lost his cool last month due to the coronavirus looking ahead and hoping to host a outbreak. wonderful tournament that will give PNS n NEW DELHI Dhoni was cooler than him. FIFA announced that the tourna- women’s football in India, the perfect “Yes, he’s cool, he’s probably ment will keep its original eligibili- platform to grow and develop. ahendra Singh Dhoni has much cooler than the rest of the ty criteria and allow “players born on “All the host cities have put in a lot Mhardly lost his temper dur- other captains. Much cooler or after January 1, 2003 and on or of effort and commitment so far, and ing his decade and a half long than me for sure!,” said Gambhir, before December 31, 2005” to com- we are happy that the new dates will illustrious career but there have who also played under Dhoni. pete. allow them to make up for the lost time been a few exceptions when Former Australia speedster “Following a thorough assess- and provide momentum going for- Captain Cool has let it rip, recall Brett Lee agreed with Gambhir ment of the impact of the Covid-19 ward. his former India teammates and said: “We want entertainers, pandemic and the subsequent recom- The official schedule of the tour- Gautam Gambhir and Irfan we want people to do that and mendations made by the FIFA- nament was announced in February, Pathan. MS Dhoni is an entertainer.” Confederations Covid-19 Working and Navi Mumbai was to host the final. Recently, India spinner “He never steps over the Group, the Bureau of the FIFA “All the stakeholders, including the Kuldeep Yadav had revealed boundary. If he does, it’s very Council has taken the decision to ance in the U-17 Women’s World whose leadership the country suc- ing a historic tournament,” Patel Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, that he was mortally scared rare. But we are all human as confirm the proposed new tourna- Cup. cessfully hosted the men’s U-17 tweeted. have been supportive of the decision when Dhoni, by his own admis- Gautam Gambhir said.” ment dates, subject to further mon- Promptly reacting to the devel- World Cup in 2017, promised an The Local Organising Committee keeping in mind the health, safety and sion, had lost his cool for the first In the IPL, the likes of itoring,” the FIFA said in a statement. opment, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju encore. (LOC) welcomed the decision and security of everyone involved, especial- time in 20 years. Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak The tournament will be held at assured full cooperation and support “Delighted to share the new assured full preparedness. ly the teams and fans,” the LOC stat- And the left-arm chinaman Chahar all have faced Dhoni’s five venues in the country — Kolkata, to the tournament. dates for the U17WWC, which will “The dates were confirmed after ed. bowler was at the receiving end wrath at some point or the Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad “I assure full cooperation and now be held between Feb 17 to Mar taking into account the time needed “The LOC will continue to work when he did not adhere to other. and Navi Mumbai — and competed support to make it a grand success,” 7, 2021. I would like to thank all our to complete the UEFA, CONCACAF, together with FIFA, and we remain Dhoni’s instructions while bowl- In 2019, Chahar bowled among 16 teams, with hosts India Rijiju tweeted. stakeholders for their continuous CAF, OFC, and CONMEBOL qual- fully committed to hosting a memo- ing during an ODI against Sri consecutive no-balls against being automatic qualifiers in what The All India Football Federation support over this period. AIFF & ification tournaments as well as the rable and successful tournament,” the Lanka in 2017. Kings XI Punjab in the 19th over will be the country’s maiden appear- (AIFF) president Praful Patel, under LOC remain committed to deliver- best possible conditions in the coun- organising committee added. The 38-year-old Gambhir, of the chase and Dhoni was furi- who played 58 Tests and 147 ous. The young pacer learned ODIs for India, revealed that on quickly and bowled Chennai couple of occasions he saw the Super Kings to victory. Playing 2023 ODI WC Kohli is like Federer while Smith is more of Nadal: ABD veteran wicket-keeper batsman The 35-year-old Pathan, lose his cool. who also played with Dhoni, PTI n NEW DELHI ural ball-striker, there’s no De Villiers also felt that “People say that they have recalled an instance from 2006- ‘ultimate goal’ for Warner doubt about that,” de Villiers when it comes to chasing, never seen him (Dhoni) lose his 07 when the Jharkhand dash- irat Kohli’s natural talent said during his interaction on Kohli is a shade ahead of cool, but I have on a couple of er lost his temper during The 33-year-old said next Vmakes him a cricketing Sports Hurricane. Tendulkar. times. It was during the 2007 warm-up and reported late for year’s T20 World Cup in India equivalent of Roger Federer “In tennis terms, I’d say he’s “Sachin is a role model for World Cup and in other World practice. might be a good time to step while Steve Smith’s mental for- more like a (Roger) Federer both of us (him and Kohli). Cups, when we haven’t done “It was in 2006-07. During away from the shortest format to titude matches that of Rafael whereas Smith is like a (Rafael) The way he stood out in his era, well,” Gambhir said on Star the warm-up, we had a game allow selectors include young Nadal, said South African Nadal. Smith is mentally very the things he achieved and with Sports show Cricket Connected. where the right-handed bats- blood in the team. swashbuckler AB de Villiers strong and figures out a way of the grace he did all that is a But in the same vein man would bat with the left- “There’s back-to-back comparing the two contempo- scoring runs — he doesn’t look great example for everyone,” de Gambhir also said that Dhoni hand and vice-versa. After we Twenty20 World Cups, and I rary greats. natural, but he ends up writing Villiers said. was a human and was bound to finished the warm-up, we used started my career with Twenty20 In an Instagram chat with records and doing amazing “And I think Virat will also react as well. to get into our practice. cricket, and I think it’s important former Zimbabwe seamer things at the crease. say that he set the standards for “He’s human and he’s bound “So, during the warm-ups, we’ve got younger kids coming Pommie Mbangwa, de Villiers “I think mentally, Smith is us to follow. to react as well. It’s absolutely fair there were 2 teams. Once MS through and they get a sniff and spoke about the two batsmen, one of the best I have ever seen. “But personally, in a chase, enough to do that. Even at CSK, Dhoni was given out which he a chance of playing at this level who are easily the game’s Virat has also scored runs all I’d say Virat is the best I’ve seen if there’s a misfield or if some- didn’t think he was. He threw as well. biggest crowd-pullers right over the world and won games in my life. Sachin was amazing one has dropped a catch….,” his bat and made a dash to the “We’re seeing a lot of guys now. under pressure,” de in all formats and all situations, added Gambhir. dressing room and came late and talent coming through “It’s a difficult one, but Villiers,himself a modern day but Virat comes out on top Gambhir, who was often for the practice. So, he does get Australian cricket (and) I think Virat is definitely the more nat- great, said. while chasing.” known to lose his cool, said that angry,” said Pathan. it’s important we’re leaving those opportunities open there. “At that stage you will prob- ably get two spots open up in the PTI n MELBOURNE team with me and Finchy (Aaron Aus, NZ mull restart of cricket No point in Indians Finch). He wants to go to that ustralian opener David World Cup in three years’ time PTI n MELBOURNE pended indefinitely, the Test AWarner says he is feeling fit- as well, so there’s going to be a tour of Bangladesh aban- ter than ever despite missing two few spots available after that.” heir scheduled doned and a limited-overs only IPL: CSK of the last three years of cricket There were reports that a TInternational tours tour of England in July also and making it to the 2023 ODI window might be created for unlikely to go ahead due to likely to be called off, PTI n NEW DELHI “Let’s hope we can have the IPL World Cup remains his “ulti- Australia’s international stars to coronavirus pandemic, the Australia will be without later this year,” he added. mate goal”. play in the Big Bash League. cricket boards of Australia any cricket action this win- hennai Super Kings have reject- CSK are three-time IPL champi- “In the last three years I’ll Warner, who hasn’t played and New Zealand are explor- ter. There are also doubts Ced the idea of an IPL with only ons, making them the second most have had almost two years off, a BBL game in last seven years, ing the possibility of creating over the T20 World Cup Indian players in the near future, dif- successful team in the event’s histo- depending on when we play said he will take a call on a constant stream of match- scheduled to be held in fering with Rajasthan Royals, the ry after Mumbai Indians, who have cricket again,” Warner, who lost whether to return to the domes- es between the two neigh- October-November in franchise which is keen on the option won the tournament four times. 12 months due to a ban for ball tic league depending on how the bouring nations. Australia. given the circumstances caused by the The BCCI is also very keen to tampering in 2018, was quoted summer schedule pans out. With the two New Zealand’s home Covid-19 pandemic. stage the IPL but with Covid-19 cases as cricket.Com.Au. “All my decisions are based Governments planning to international summer is also The IPL, which is indefinitely continuing to rise in India, the board “The longevity in your body around how much playing and open up a corridor to allow uncertain with Pakistan and postponed, can be held in the and IPL team officials see little point helps. The get ups of training touring I’m doing in the sum- a quarantine-free travel, New West Indies scheduled to September-October window if the in discussing when the event can be and playing gets harder as you mer,” said Warner, who last Zealand Cricket chief exec- tour for Tests and Sri Lanka scheduled T20 World Cup in held. get older but I haven’t felt any fit- played a Big Bash game between utive David White discussed in the shorter form. Australia doesn’t take place. “There has been no discussion ter in my career than I do now. the third and fourth Ashes Tests the possibility with his Aus skipper Aaron Finch with NZ captain Kane Williamson ICC/Twitter Australia and New “CSK is not keen to do an IPL with the BCCI ever since it postponed “As the legs get older time in the 2013-14 summer. Cricket Australia counterpart Herald. “We haven’t talked Zealand were locked in a with only Indian players. That way it the IPL. There is no point in dis- will tell. At the moment I’m feel- “It would be easy to sit here Kevin Roberts. “...It would present some specifics really. What we three-game men’s ODI series would be playing another Syed cussing also as things are unlikely to ing as fit as a fiddle and if I can now and say ‘Yes, I’d like to play’ “I’ve talked to Kevin opportunities going forward. have talked about is concep- in March when it was called Mushtaq Ali Trophy (domestic T20 be okay anytime soon,” the CSK keep running between wickets but I have to see what is happen- Roberts about that. A But I think the key is to keep tually the possibility of play- off due to the coronavirus competition). The franchise has not source said. as well as I have done, who ing at the end of the year. I’ll have Tasman bubble would be an open mind and be flexi- ing each other and that’s outbreak after the first game been in touch with the BCCI of late “We expect the BCCI to take the knows. That (2023 ODI) World to have a hard think about it terrific if it did eventuate,” ble so if opportunities do where we are at the moment.” was played behind closed as the situation is worsening,” a CSK best possible decision when the time Cup is the ultimate goal.” depending on the schedule.” White told Sydney Morning arise we can take them. With the 13th IPL sus- doors at the SCG. source said. comes,” he added. Pace generation from short run-up Yuvi questions Rathore’s ability to guide T20 players Vettel to leave Ferrari PTI n NEW DELHI took a veiled dig at India chief coach makes Bumrah injury prone: Holding Ravi Shastri. AFP n MILAN Yet it has been widely ormer all-rounder Yuvraj Singh “The current guys have no one reported that Ferrari had offered PTI n MUMBAI Stop show aired on chan- lower back and made a Fon Tuesday questioned India bat- to talk to and take advice,” he said. our-time Formula One world him only a one-year contract nel’s Facebook page. return to competitive crick- ting coach Vikram Rathour’s abili- Asked if it is not Shastri’s job to Fchampion Sebastian Vettel extension at a significantly ith his short run-up, “People talk about et only in January this year ty to guide Indian cricketers in the guide the players, Yuvraj said: “I on Tuesday said he would leave reduced salary. WJasprit Bumrah bowlers who hit the deck when India competed T20 format. don’t know if Ravi is doing it but Ferrari at the end of the season, His departure will spark makes it extremely difficult hard and bowlers who just against Sri Lanka. Rathour had replaced Sanjay maybe he has others things in his saying there was no “common intense speculation about his for batsmen to measure skid off the surface. Holding said both Bangar as the batting coach last year. hand. desire” to work together any replacement, with reigning his pace but the Indian pac- Malcolm Marshal, for Bumrah and Mohammed “He (Rathour) is my friend ... “Anyway, you can’t tell everyone more. world champion Lewis ers’ body may not hold for instance, great fast bowler, Shami are India’s special Do you think he can help players of just ‘go out and play your game, No replacement was named Hamilton among the drivers long because of that he skidded the ball off the fast bowling talent and it’s this T20 generation? Has he played express yourself’, this approach may for the German, who dominat- previously linked with Ferrari. approach, reckons West surface, more than hitting “not just because of the cricket at the level to help them?” work with someone like Sehwag ... ed F1 with Red Bull before The Briton has indicated how- Indies’ fast bowling great the deck.” pace” they generate. Yuvraj, who was part of the 2007 But this will never work with Pujara switching to the Italian marque ever he will be staying at Michael Holding. It may be an advantage “It is important to have World T20 and 2011 World Cup ... So these things the coaching staff in 2015. He said his departure Mercedes. Holding, who complet- for Bumrah but it also has pace, but you have got to winning teams, said during an need to realise.” was a “joint decision”. Team principal Mattia ed the famous West Indies’ a drawback, the 68-year-old have control as well and Instagram session. The 38-year-old also tipped “My relationship with Binotto said Vettel’s departure pace quartet along with felt. both of these guys have Rathour played six Tests and Hardik Pandya to break his fastest Scuderia Ferrari will finish at the was “a decision taken jointly by Malcolm Marshall, Joel “My problem control. Shami is not very seven ODIs for India between 1996 Vikram Rathour with Mayank Agarwal PTI T20 fifty record. end of 2020,” the 32-year-old ourselves and Sebastian, one Garner and Andy with Bumrah and I tall, is not extremely quick, and 1997. “Hardik Pandya could be the said in a statement from Ferrari. which both parties feel is for the Roberts, said Bumrah’s mentioned it to him, but is quick enough. And Yuvraj said a player should be Hardik (Pandya) out for a drink at guy who breaks my record of fastest “In order to get the best pos- best”. ability to hit the deck when last time I saw he has the control and he dealt with on the basis of his person- 10pm ... That’s how you deal with T20 fifty ... He has all the making of sible results in this sport, it’s vital Other names tipped to take hard with short run up him in England, is moves the ball around a ality. different personalities.” being a great all-rounder ... But then for all parties to work in perfect over from Vettel are McLaren is unique. how long that body bit,” the Kingston-born leg- “If I was coach I’ll tell goodnight Yuvraj, who had retired from again you need to have someone to harmony. driver Carlos Sainz and Renault’s “Bumrah hits will hold up with end observed. to (Jasprit) Bumrah at 9pm and take international cricket last year, also guide him in the team.” “The team and I have Daniel Ricciardo while the deck hard that short run “You don’t find Shami realised that there is no Antonio Giovinazzi would and that cre- and the spraying the ball all over longer a common desire to be a popular home choice for ates more amount of the place. When you spray stay together beyond the the Italian team’s legion of problem. effort he has the ball all over the place, end of this season.” fans. Vettel had been under And espe- to put into in batsmen get relief, watching Witsel,Can miss Bundesliga restart Vettel, who has pressure from the strong cially with his bowling, those balls go away. If you AFP n DORTMUND tures in the rest of the from Juventus, both “We are used to play- won 14 races with performance of that short run, it is a human are constantly (bowling) Bundesliga season, it will picked up injuries in ing at home in front of Ferrari and 53 over- Ferrari teammate it is difficult body. It is not in the right areas, attacking ormer Liverpool star be played behind closed training after the long 82,000,” Dortmund coach all in his career, said Charles Leclerc in the for batsmen to a machine,” these batsmen, it creates FEmre Can and Belgian doors with the players lay-off. Lucien Favre told the Bild financial consider- 2019 season. Leclerc formulate in said Holding. more and more pressure international Axel Witsel quarantined for a week Dortmund have daily. ations played no said: “It’s been a huge the their minds Bumrah and they are more liable to will miss Borussia before kick-off. played two training “To prepare mentally role in his deci- honour for me to be the pace at had to be on side- make mistakes. So that is Dortmund’s derby with Witsel and German matches without the now to play without being sion. He said he your team mate. which that ball lines for four Shami’s real strength,” elab- Schalke 04 on Saturday as central midfielder Can, injured pair as they pre- cheered and without would “reflect on “I’ve never learnt so is coming,” months last year orated Holding, who German football makes a who spent four years at pare for the first Ruhr being pushed by the what really matters much as I did with you as Holding said on due to stress picked 249 wickets from 60 tentative return. Liverpool and recently derby in its 95-year histo- atmosphere is an extreme when it comes to my my team-mate. Thank the Sony Ten Pit fracture in his Tests. As with all other fix- joined Dortmund on loan ry without a crowd. challenge.” future”. you for everything Seb.”