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kea has said it will take "more careful" security measures in its shops in s a special train with migrants was rolling out of a station on Sunday hina has issued a lengthy rebuttal of what it said were 24 he Finance Ministry on Monday denied reports that claimed salary IChina after an explicit video of a woman masturbating in one of its stores Ain Congress-ruled Punjab, each passenger was handed a pamphlet. C"preposterous allegations" by some leading U.S. politicians over its Tcut of central government employees amid coronavirus pandemic went viral online. The pornographic clip shows a woman pleasuring herself "Your ticket was paid for by Sonia Gandhi," said the flyers handling of the new coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese foreign ministry and said that the reports claiming the same are false and have no half-naked on various sofas and beds in the furniture store's showroom, distributed at Bhatinda station by a Congress MLA. The MLA, has dedicated most of its press briefings over the past week to basis. Taking to its official Twitter handle while oblivious shoppers walk by in the background. While uncensored Amarinder Raja Warring, showed up with a contingent of rejecting accusations by U.S. politicians, especially Secretary Finance Ministry said, '' There is no versions of the video have been scrubbed from Chinese social media, the Congress workers to "see off" the migrants heading to Bihar's of State Mike Pompeo, that China had withheld information proposal under consideration of Govt Swedish company's response to the clip gained nine million views. "We Muzaffarpur and ensure they knew who their "benefactor" about the new coronavirus and that it had originated in a for any cut whatsoever in the existing resolutely oppose and condemn this kind of was. Mr Warring also made a speech at the railway station laboratory in the city of Wuhan. "As Lincoln said, you can salary of any category of central behaviour, and immediately reported it to the police before the train left, attempting to draw political capital from a fool some of the people all the time and fool all the government employees. The reports in in the city of the suspected store," Ikea said in a move Congress president Sonia Gandhi had announced people some of the time, but you cannot fool all some section of media are false and statement, without revealing the name of the branch. last week to help "every needy worker and migrant". the people all the time," it said in the prologue. have no basis whatsoever.'' Reschedule DEVISE STRATEGY TO LIVE state loans: CM SHOCKING HYDERABAD: Coronavirus has had a negative impact on spike in fresh the economy. Revenues have WITH CORONA: KCR TO PM dried up. No state is in a position to repay loans. cases in TS PNS n HYDERABAD Hence all the loans of state governments should be n Heeding the mantra that is gain- rescheduled. Like the way 79 cases on Monday, total 1275 ing popularity, Chief Minister K banks reschedule farm loans, Chandrasekhar Rao has called state governments loans PNS n HYDERABAD This is a massive for a strategy that would help should be rescheduled. The people ‘live with corona’. The Centre should act in this Telangana State witnessed its jump in the number State govts, not Chief minister made the sugges- direction. Governments of all biggest-ever spike in Covid-19 of cases in the state Covid, responsible tion to Prime Minister Narendra the states should act with positive cases, with GHMC, at since the outbreak Modi who interacted with Chief humanity as far as migrant the heart of the mounting for financial crisis Ministers on Monday. Later, workers issue is concerned. case load, accounting for all of of coronavirus, KCR asked state officials to We are a country with the 79 cases reported on threatening to devise a strategy, saying no one sentiments. The workers came Monday. disrupt concerted knows how long coronavirus will leaving behind their children This is a massive jump in be in existence. Hence, despite and parents in their native the number of cases in the efforts to flatten 2 the presence of corona, a perfect places. They will like to be with state since the outbreak of the curve. strategy should be in place to their family members. Hence coronavirus, threatening to help people lead their lives in a they want to go back to their disrupt concerted efforts to safe manner. native places. If they are not flatten the curve. in the city on Monday. The Chief Minister held a allowed there will be an The previous high was reg- In contrast, the previous review at Pragathi Bhavan here unnecessary trouble. Once istered on April 3, when 75 high of 75 cases was spread on Monday on measures taken they visit their native places, cases surfaced on a single day. across the state. to contain the virus and imple- they feel comfortable and they Monday’s surge takes the total Currently, there are 444 mentation of the lockdown. will return. It is a good number of cases in the state to active cases in the state. “Take fool-proof methods to decision to run Sharmik 1,275. Evidently the Hearteningly, the num- contain spread of coronavirus. trains. We are sending curve is no longer flat- bers of persons recov- Give the best service to the those who want to leave tening for the cases, ered are increasing. coronavirus positive patients as ‘Do not resume train services’ Telangana state. They are with steady increas- In all, 50 people were dis- is done now. Conduct tests on coming back. Workers es between the two charged on Monday, those who came in contact HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister K held with the Chief Ministers on Monday. from Bihar who work on high points. taking the total with the positive persons. Chandrashekhar Rao has urged Prime Speaking during the interaction, KCR said Telangana state Rice Mills What is of deep number of those Implement quarantine proce- Minister Narendra Modi not to resume the that to contain spread of Coronavirus, both have come back by special concern is that, at a who have recov- dure so that the virus does not passenger train services that were stopped the Centre and State trains. We are warmly time when other ered to 801. spread from person to person. as part of preventive measures to contain governments are welcoming them. areas of concern In all, 42 people were dis- We are ready with all the spread of Coronavirus in the country. KCR working in coordination. They will go did not report any charged from GHMC area, equipment, medicines and suggested that loans should be rescheduled, He said that right and come fresh cases, GHMC reported four from Suryapet and one Communal clashes facilities. We will respond FRBM limit be enhanced to allow state decisions at the right back. Let all of the 79 fresh cases, though each from Nirmal, Asifabad, Situation under properly from the medical side governments to borrow more and migrant time are being taken them do it has been the focus of health Medchal and Karimnagar. and there is no doubt about workers be allowed to return to their native and proper what they authorities on the specific Thirty deaths were reported as control, says HM that,” the Chief Minister said. states. The Telangana Chief Minister measures are put into want. We instructions of Chief Minister per bulletin; though the num- “While continuing our fight expressed the hope that Hyderabad would place. He exuded have take K Chandrasekhar Rao. ber of actual deaths could go with corona, we have to be produce vaccine for Covid-19 by July- confidence that victory proper Apparently maximum cases up in view of the time lag in ready in other aspects too. August. KCR’s suggestions were made over the virus is preca- were reported from Jiyaguda, the reporting process. 5 2 during a videoconference the Prime Minister possible. utions. Karwan and Puranapul areas 2 ‘NAME FILM ACTORS’ ROW TS school asked Partial lockdown lifts TS govt earnings to explain L VENKAT RAM REDDY since May 6. The income exempted certain sectors from n n PNS n HYDERABAD HYDERABAD through property registrations Liquor sales touch lockdown effective April 15, and vehicle registrations also Rs 700 crore since May 6 KCR refused to enforce partial A private school in Ranga Thanks to the easing of lock- witnessed a significant increase lockdown saying that it would Reddy district of Telangana down curbs in most parts of during the period. n Property registrations lead to the spread of virus again has found itself at a centre of Telangana since May 6, Chief Minister K and negatively impact the con- a row following allegations that the state government’s Chandrasekhar Rao fetch Rs 20 crore certed efforts to manage it asked students to write the revenue earnings, had imposed a com- n Covid-19. Therefore, KCR real names of film actors in the which hit the rock plete lockdown in Vehicle registrations extended total lockdown in general knowledge text book bottom towards the the state from Rs 5 crore state till May 9. by taking a look at their screen end of April, have March 22 to check However, KCR announced names and pictures, prompt- started looking up. the spread of coron- partial lockdown in the state from TS Covid-19 death ing the education department Liquor sales alone have avirus in the state. April 14 as per the Centre's May 6 to May 29 after the state BSE StAR MF to seek an explanation. witnessed a turnover of over The state government directions. cabinet meeting held on May 5. contributes 61 pc 2 Rs 700 crore across the state extended the lockdown till Although the Centre had 3 of industry's count outdated? net equity Underreporting attributed to delayed process NAVEENA GHANATE now drawing flak for deliber- KCR red-flags AP’s new project Communal clash in n HYDERABAD ately “underreporting” corona PNS n HYDERABAD deaths. Some people have even Telangana to launch legal battle 8 With the health authorities taken to social media plat- Chief Minister K Bhainsa once again taking up to three days to offi- forms to air their grievances Chandrashekhar Rao has red- Calling it a 'unilateral decision' Minister instructed the officials cially report deaths from and confront the government. flagged AP government's new of the AP government, KCR said concerned to file a complaint PNS n HYDERABAD TODAY Covid-19, and with the daily There have been instances irrigation scheme to lift it was against the AP State against the AP Government's health bulletins that are issued where doctors or kin of deceased Krishna water from Srisailam Reorganization Act. He said the decision in the Krishna River Authorities in Bhainsa town ALMANAC late lacking in details, things have decried non-reporting of project as highly objectionable scheme in its present form would Water Management Board on imposed 24-hour curfew after Month & Paksham: have come to such a pass that Covid-19 deaths immediately. and said Telangana would be severely against the interests behalf of the TS government. a communal clash on late Paush & Shukla Paksha the Telangana government is 2 adopt legal means to stop it. of Telangana State. The Chief 2 Sunday night. Trouble broke Panchangam out in the communally sensi- tive town, in Nirmal district, Tithi : Panchami: 05:52 am NEW NORMAL FOR RAIL TRAVEL after a person, allegedly in an Nakshatram: inebriated condition, entered Uttara Ashadha: 04:54 am (Next Day) a place of worship and Nirmal district SP Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start attacked 4-5 persons offering C Shashidhar Raju, any important work) No linen, only packaged food, arrival 90 min early prayers. One of them sus- who rushed to the Rahukalam: 03:24 pm – 05:00 pm tained bleeding injuries. PNS n NEW DELHI Police said following the town, said the Yamagandam: 09:00 am – 10:36 am The Railways, which has announced to resume a limited number of passenger services after an almost a 50-day incident in the Shivajinagar situation was now Varjyam: 12:24 pm – 02:03 pm The Railways has issued new area, two groups pelted stones under control Gulika: 12:12 pm - 01:48 pm guidelines for travel on 15 hiatus due to ongoing coronavirus lockdown, said the 15 at each other. Few people were Good Time: (to start any important work) special trains from May 12, trains to run from Tuesday will be air-conditioned and injured in the stone pelting Amritakalam: 10:18 pm – 11:57 pm asking passengers to carry will run on full-capacity on the Rajdhani routes while three houses and two Shashidhar Raju, who rushed Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:46 am – 12:38 pm their own food and linen and vehicles were damaged. Police to the town, said the situation arrive at stations at least 90 rushed to the scene and used was now under control. "We minutes before departure for The Railways said it will run These special trains will only force to disperse clashing have deployed more forces HYDERABAD health screening.It also said all eight trains on May 12 -- three have AC classes i.e. first, second groups. Police imposed 24- and closely monitoring the sit- WEATHER passengers must wear face from New Delhi terminating at and third AC. The fares will be hour curfew to bring the situ- uation," he said. Karimnagar Forecast: Mostly sunny masks during the journey. Dibrugarh, Bengaluru and equivalent to Rajdhani trains. ation under control and inten- range in-charge DIG P Temp: 37/25 The Railways, which has Bilaspur. And one each from Since the trains will be oper- sified patrolling across the town Pramod Kumar also visited the Humidity: 63% announced to resume a lim- Howrah, Rajendra Nagar ated amidst the ongoing to prevent further clashes. town on Monday and Sunrise: 05:45 am ited number of passenger ser- (Patna), Bengaluru, Mumbai nationwide lockdown, only About 15 people were detained reviewed the situation. Sunset: 06:39 pm vices after an almost a 50-day trains to run from Tuesday the Rajdhani routes, from Central and Ahmedabad passengers with confirmed e- in connection with the clash. This is the second commu- Current Weather Conditions hiatus due to ongoing coron- will be air-conditioned and Delhi to all major cities of the which will all terminate at tickets shall be allowed to enter Nirmal district nal clash in the town this year. Updated May 11, 2020 5:00 PM avirus lockdown, said the 15 will run on full-capacity on country. Delhi. the station. Superintendent of Police C 2 HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2020 hyderabad 02

‘Gleeden' crosses 10L State governments, not Covid, users in India PNS n NEW DELHI responsible for financial crisis Extra-marital dating app Gleeden on Monday said it elangana Chief Minister tioned under the SDRF to has crossed 10 lakh users in K Chandrasekhar Rao The states would have faced no problems at all tackle Coronavirus. But it has India in COVID-19 Thas charged the Centre in view of the Covid-19 threat if they happened information that these funds times.The app has been see- with sitting with its hands tied to observe fiscal discipline accounting for have been diverted to other ing a steady increase in traf- as Coronavirus played havoc purposes in Telugu states. fic in the past two months with the state’s economy. people for every paisa they spend. The Telugu states are not and during March and April, Similarly, his AP counter- spending the funds released to it recorded over 166 per part YS Jaganmohan Reddy purchase of equipment in cent new subscriptions com- had written to Prime Minister commission. In Telangana, 50 per cent of states and to provide rice and Plasma therapy pared to January and Narendra Modi appealing him The total debt burden on the capital expenditure goes to cash incentives to the white February this year. to come to AP’s rescue. people of Telangana is put at execution of irrigation pro- ration card holders. Though The Centre has clarity on Rs 2.30 lakh-crore. The state’s jects. The Telangana the Centre directed the states the measures it should take borrowings increased by Rs Government should maintain to use the funds released trials commence at keeping in mind the country’s 31,000 crore, compared to the daily cash balance of Rs 1.38 under the cess for construc- Shocking spike economy. There is no truth in previous year. How many peo- crore with the RBI, but it is Y SATYA KUMAR tion workers and others justice Telugu states blaming the ple know that the per capita unable to do so for at least 200 BJP National Secretary is apparently not done to the Gandhi Hospital in fresh... Centre for the harm debt burden in Telangana is Rs days in a year. labourers in the Telugu states. Coronavirus has caused their 61,000? More than 50 per cent of the Instead of balancing welfare PNS n NAKREKAL Hospital authorities. Continued from Page 1 economies. The CAG questioned the budgetary allocations, more Knowing pretty well the and development in Telugu According to Dr. Raja Rao, The states would have faced Government of Telangana’s than Rs 1 lakh-crore, go to dis- precarious fiscal position of states, the governments seem Health personnel at Gandhi Superintendent, Gandhi The GHMC Control room no problems at all in view of scope for resorting to fresh bursement of pensions, AP, Jagan is resorting to spate to have ignored development Hospital collected blood from Hospital, the clinical trials received 576 calls on Monday, the Covid-19 threat if they borrowings because it did not salaries, subsidies and servic- of borrowings without imple- and creation of basic infra- two Covid-19 survivors for will be a continuous process of which four pertained to happened to observe fiscal dis- conduct any study on how to ing debts. menting programmes that structural amenities. The debt- plasma therapy trials that offi- and are being done strictly as suspected corona cases. The cipline accounting for people reduce the debt burden The Government of would lead to economic ridden states have been divert- cially commenced in per the guidelines issued by other calls were related to for every paisa they spend. on people. Telangana is not in a restructuring. ing funds being released to Telangana on Monday. the Indian Council of Medical requests for food and ambu- The hike in revenue deficit Surprisingly, position to pay According to a conservative them by centre under various One of the patients, Akhil Research (ICMR). lance services.The bulletin in the two states is attributed the projects for TRULY investment subsidy estimate, the government of schemes to unproductive Ennamsetty, a lawyer from ICMR has picked 28 teach- points out that three districts to enormous increase in which the state to farmers under AP is resorting to borrowing expenditure. Warangal, became Telangana's ing hospitals in the country for – Warangal Rural, Yadadri- Government spending. The government is SPEAKING Rythu Bandhu and Rs 3,000 crore every month. If the FRBM Act is relaxed first donor for convalescent convalescent plasma clinical Bhongir and Wanaparthy have states are not in a position to resorting to exces- also unable to pay pen- By auctioning the RBI securi- and the Telugu states are plasma therapy clinical trials. trials. This includes Gandhi no positive cases as on pay salaries to employees sive borrowings are not sions. ty bonds, the state government allowed to resort to borrow The survivors were issued Hospital and ESIC Super Monday and another 26 dis- because of poor financial able to furnish their Financial experts say that raised Rs 25,000 crore. more, would KCR or Jagan appreciation certificates for Specialty Hospital, tricts reported no positive management. statement of receipts and freebies announced by the Moreover, the CM is not using conduct themselves responsi- donating blood by Gandhi Sanathnagar. cases during the last 14 days. Last year, the CAG report expenditure. The government state government crossed Rs the funds to create infrastruc- bly? indicted the Telangana has been going on giving 44,000 crore, forcing a 35 per ture. Why should the Centre Government for not disclosing guarantees for the projects cent cut in development In fact, infrastructure devel- encourage such persons to Rs 1,000 crore of revenue whose books of accounts are expenditure. opment projects in the state borrow more and why should deficit and accused it of show- not up-to-date. The guarantees According to Harish Rao, have either been stalled or pro- it stand guarantee for them? ing higher revenue receipts given by the state govern- revenue deficit of the state gov- gressing at snail’s pace. To Even if the Centre releases than actually received. ment crossed 52 per cent of ernment reached Rs 33,191 improve the ruling party’s ‘helicopter money’, it’s possible The CAG noted the bor- the revenue receipts. crore during the current fiscal vote bank, Jagan announced that the Telugu states may use rowings rate exceeded the TS Finance Minister T year. The Telangana govern- freebies worth Rs 73,000 crore it for other purposes. GSDP growth rate in Harish Rao says that the state ment caught in a financial cri- in the government’s Rs Modi knows well that Telangana and expressed con- government borrows funds sis because of the growing rev- 2,27,974 crore annual budget. strong states make stronger cern over lion’s share of rev- within the framework of the enue deficit, mounting debt The Telugu states diverting Centre. Therefore, the states enue receipts going to service FRBM Act, but the CAG burden, interest payment, the funds received for unpro- should think along such direc- debts. The interest on borrow- pointed out that the state gov- expenditure and freebies. The ductive expenditure came to tions and lend a helping hand ings crossed 12.19 per cent as ernment did not reveal infor- current fiscal crisis in the Centre’s notice long back. to the PM in strengthening the against the 8.31 per cent, pre- mation about four out of the Telangana is not linked to The Centre asked the states nation. scribed by 14 the finance 10 aspects. Coronavirus. to spend Rs 29,000 crore sanc- Devise Migrants continue to starve strategy to ... AVINASH DEEPAK PULI needy. Continued from Page 1 n MAHBUBNAGAR Workers of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka, Some economic activity Even as the state government is and Chhattisgarh stationed in should take place. There are initiating several measures to the five districts of certain relaxations in the help the migrant labour to reach Mahbubnagar and six districts green and orange zones. The their native places, many work- of Warangal were found lan- officials should study the fol- ers across the districts say that guishing in a state of hunger lowing questions deeply: they were compelled to starve. and though the identified How to give relaxations in Though they were offered food migrants were offered food by future? What kind of strate- and other basic needs during the the authorities, the last one gy should be implemented in first thirty days of the lockdown week period has certainly failed which zone? What should be period, post second phase lock- to help them. The migrant allowed and what should not down seemed somewhat prob- labour on the roads and near be allowed? What measures lematic for the migrant labour, the check posts were offered should be taken in who started walking to their lunch and food packets by the Hyderabad? How to act in native places. youths in Mahbubnagar, other districts? What are the Since the places where they Beechupalli and other parts precautions that people stayed at the beginning altered and they were supported by the should take? Which sectors and many were found on the organisations as they lament- should be given relaxations? roads they were bound to face connecting the district head- some places help was extend- ed their pathetic tale to the On what issues should there hunger and kids and women quarters, the charity organisa- ed and since the villages are fol- people. In some areas, the be strict conditions? too were forced to starve. In tions have taken up the task of lowing lockdown rules strict- media persons alerted the The CM wanted the offi- some places on the national providing lunch for the fami- ly, the people of those areas are organisations and NGOs to cials to give him a report con- highways and state highways lies and workers. However, in not in a position to help the undertake the charity. cerning these issues.

TS school asked KCR red-flags AP’s... to explain TS Covid-19 death Continued from Page 1 length the implications of the Continued from Page 1 project proposed by the AP count outdated? He pointed out that taking a government. The facts about the matter unilateral decision on the Speaking on the occasion, would emerge after a reply is Continued from Page 1 inter-state Srisailam project, the Chief Minister said since received from the school, a However, as per planning construction of a the proposed project by the district official said. On Monday, one Aditya Belde the Health new project without the con- AP was against the interests of We have sought an expla- took to Twitter to point that the sent of the Apex Committee as the Telangana state, a legal bat- nation about it from government did not report the Department, 'mistakes committed by the tle would be initiated to raise them.They have not death of his uncle (Babai) who reporting death AP Government'. He made it an objection and thwart the answered.They will submit it had succumbed to the virus on clear that the project would be project. today," the official said. Sunday morning. Seeking a in the bulletin stopped by the Telangana gov- “The AP State Teaching about personali- clarification from the govern- takes time ernment without any compro- Reorganization Act has clear- ties who won prestigious ment, Aditya tweeted, “My mise. ly stipulated that if new irriga- awards like the Padma Babai B Srinivas Hyderabad The AP governmen has tion projects are planned in Bhushan or Nobel prize is who as tested corona positive according to their report only, already issued a GO in this AP or Telangana state, they okay but it is not necessary to on 9 May and expired on 10 we are announcing death. It will regard. should get clearance from the ask about names of film May. My total family has quar- take one or two days’ time.” The TS CM held a high- Apex Committee. But the AP heroes, she said. antined & I see no deaths on It may be mentioned here level review on this at Pragathi government did not get any 10th in all the major websites” that earlier an NGO run by Bhavan here on Monday. approval from the Apex (sic). He said that his uncle doctors also pointed that the Ministers Etela Rajender, Committee. Srisailam project Communal clash expired at 10 am and because deaths were not reported. As Mohammed Ali, Srinivas is AP and Telangana state’s the bulletin was released at 8:00 per the NGO for Seva, “An 80- Goud, Niranjan Reddy, combined project. Water from in Bhainsa... pm doesn’t mention about the year-old male patient died in Jagdeesh Reddy, Puvvada Ajay, these projects should be death, how do we know if it is Gandhi Hospital on 26 Rythu Bandhu Samithi state utilised by both the States. But Continued from Page 1 Covid-19 death or not? April,2020 at 6:05am. president Palla Rajeshwar the AP government, without However, as per the Health However, the daily Telangana Reddy, Government’s Chief even consulting the Telangana Large scale violence had Department, reporting death in State Bulletin hasn’t reported Advisor Rajiv Sharma, state, has decided to lift water rocked the town in January, the bulletin takes time. this in their COVID19 deaths Irrigation Advisor SK Joshi, from Srisailam project and leaving scores of people According to the health depart- until 28th April. This incident Chief Secretary Somesh issued a GO in this regard. injured. Several houses, ment, “If any person dies, a raises doubts as to how many Kumar, Irrigation Principal This is highly objectionable. If shops and vehicles were team of doctors will examine or more COVID-19 deaths are Secretary Rajath Kumar, E-in- Krishna water is diverted by damaged in the clashes. evaluate the reason for death; not reported.” C Muralidhar, AG BS Prasad, the AP government, then unit- Bhaina, a major trading cen- Additional AG Ramchander ed Palamuru, Nalgonda, tre, has witnessed a series of Rao, Legal Consultant Rangareddy districts will face communal riots in recent Ravindra Rao, retired engi- water crisis for both drinking years. In 2008, nine people neers Shyam Prasad Reddy, and agriculture purposes. were killed in the riots that Chandramouli, CMO Hence, we file a complaint broke out during a religious Secretary Smita Sabharwal, with the KRMB to issued procession. Six of the victims OSD Sridhar Deshpande, directives to stop the project belonged to one family who Irrigation senior engineers from construction,” the CM were burnt alive in the Vatoli participated. They discussed at clarified. village near the town.

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RIME Migrants from GHMC collects Rs 167.52 cr CORNER Cyber criminals make a Maha return Negligence case to Telangana tax under early bird scheme booked against killing during lockdown PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD Lanco Hills staff DAVE BENNETT SILVERY duped, the victim approached the play store. The unsuspect- Irrespective of increasing GHMC has collected Rs case of negligence was n HYDERABAD the police. ing victim did so and the fraud- cases of migrants testing pos- 167.52 crores from 2,52,958 Abooked against the In another case, fraudsters sters were able to mirror the vic- itive for Coronavirus, the properties from under early management of Lanco Hills in With everyone staying at home swindled Rs 64,000 from a vic- tim's phone on their end," said State government continues bird scheme since April 1. Manikonda after a man and his and becoming ever dependent tim's account after he looked up Prasad. to bring back them home The total demand for the child were stuck in the elevator on the internet for daily activi- a customer care number in The fraudsters then withdrew from the epicenter Mumbai. year 2020-2021 is Rs 1,456.58 for close to an hour. The entire ties, cyber criminals are making Google. Rs 64,000 from the victim's Migrant workers who went crores. episode was captured on a CCTV the most of the situation and According to the police, a res- account. to Maharashtra for liveli- Earlier the rebate is applic- in the elevator. The footage using it to cheat people of ident of Chikkadpally, brought In another case, an Army hood, returned to Telangana able for residential properties showed the man trying to get the money. Cases are seeing a slow groceries regularly on a gro- jawan was duped of Rs 4 lakh. as they lost their jobs amidst only with limit of Rs 30,000 lift to respond by pressing the rise since the lockdown began, ceries app. The victim had paid The victim had received a mes- Coronavirus lockdown. This demand. buttons. The man pressed the said the police. a certain amount up front in the sage from 'Bajaj finance' that he was facilitated by the Health Now, the government emergency buttons and tried to A man from Srinagar Colony grocery app without needing to was eligible to avail Rs 15 lakh Minister Etela Rajender him- revised the early bird scheme contact the department was swindled of Rs 40,000 by a make payments from net bank- loan. Upon contacting the num- self who arranged buses for by extended the benefit to concerned but no one answered. fake food delivery page on ing whenever he needed to ber, he was asked to pay the migrant workers. A the non-residential, com- After no response, the man uses Sunday. Fraudsters used the purchase goods. However, when amounts on various pretexts. migrant worker who returned mercial, mixed properties his bare arms and and opened name of two prominent restau- he checked it, he found Rs The callers assured the victim from Maharashtra thanked tax payers also and removed Property type Assessements Annual demand door. He lets his toddler out first rants while trying to trap cus- 20,000 missing. that the amount he was paying the Minister and said, "I was the ceiling. and then jumps out of the lift tomers. "The victim then looked up would be refunded. After pay- stuck in Mumbai where I The scheme is applicable himself. Based on his complaint, "The victim saw an advertise- the customer care number on ing Rs 4,30,000, the fraudsters was a daily wage labourer. I to all property tax payers. Residential 13.84 509.3 crore the Raidurgam Police registered ment in the name of Chutneys Google and called the call cen- turned off their phones. returned to Telangana after GHMC Commissioner a case against the management and Ohris on Facebook. A tre number. Fraudsters, posing Realising he was a victim of arrangements were made by Lokesh Kumar appealed the Non-residential 2.11 855.69 crore and the security guards for phone number was given in the as managers said that in order fraud, the jawan approached the the Health Minister." After citizens to utilise the early negligence in maintaining the lift. advertisement, which said that for them to return the amount police. bringing them home, these bird scheme opportunity and they would deliver the food if to his account, they said he In another incident, a busi- workers are placed under get 5 per cent rebate on Mixed 0.28 91.59 crore you place an order through the would have to install the "team nessman was duped of Rs quarantine. Another migrant property tax for the year Man booked for phone number given in it. The viewer quick support" app from 74,000 when he attempted to worker said, "We are suffering 2020-21 by paying property Total 16.23 1456.58 crore attack on TV5 advertisement also had a 'buy buy masks online. According to from 45 days there. tax before May 31, 2020. one meal, get two meals free' his complaint, while looking for office building offer. He called the Rajasthan- Cyber criminals a bulk order of masks online, a based number and the criminals are using the potential seller called him and he Jubilee Hills Police on who took orders from him said crisis situation to gave a quotation. Liking the TMonday, arrested a man they would send a link for the cheat people of quotation, the man agreed to working for attacking the TV5 payment and asked him to fill the prices. The caller then asked Meat price fixed at Rs 700 per kg in Hyd news channel office at Jubilee it in for registering with them," money. Cases are him to transfer Rs 74,000, which hills on Friday. The arrested said KVM Prasad, ACP, seeing a slow is half of the agreed price of the PNS n HYDERABAD shopkeeper sells meat higher person has been identified as 32- Cybercrimes. full order. The victim then sent than the fixed price of Rs 700 year-old T Chiranjeevi, a resident The victim received a google rise since the money to the bank account Amid Covid-19 lockdown, per Kg. of Krishnanagar and native of form and was asked to fill in the after which the caller switched the retail meat sellers in It may be mentioned here Srikakulam district in Andhra details. The caller informed lockdown off his phone. The victim GHMC limits have arbitrari- that the Minister for Pradesh. After migrating to him that Rs 10 would get cut as began lodged a complaint with the ly increased meat prices. The Veterinary and Animal Hyderabad, he learnt welding registration fees, to which the police. Department of Veterinary and Husbandry Department and joined the film industry as a victim agreed. The victim then The Cyber Crime Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav con- welder, working on movie sets. received OTPs on his mobile Police of Hyderabad Department, Telangana State vened a meeting on April 1 Investigation revealed that on and the fraudster on the call said that cases have has fixed the price of meat at and reviewed the meat prices Friday, after consuming liquor, asked him to enter those as well. been registered Rs 700 per kg to ensure in GHMC limits. Chiranjeevi was going along The fraudsters then swindled and investiga- availability of meat to the The Minister instructed the Jubilee Hills Road No 1. When he reached TV5's office, he Rs 40,000 from the victim's tions have common public at an afford- officers of the Veterinary picked up a stone and hurled it at account. Realizing he was begun. able price. Section, GHMC to imple- the security cabin of the news GHMC has advised all the ment the price fixed for meat channel office. The window meat sellers or shopkeepers in board. If they fail to abide by imposing hefty penalties on and make the phone numbers panes of the cabin were GHMC limits to sell the meat the rules, the Veterinary offi- them. General public have of the officers of Veterinary damaged, said AR Srinivas, DCP Partial lockdown lifts Man chased, at Rs 700 per Kg and also dis- cials of GHMC will prosecute been requested to report the Section to report the cases of West Zone. According to the play the same on the price the shopkeepers apart from following officers in case any violation. police, after attacking the stabbed by premises and damaging the window panes of the building, TS govt revenues group of 10 Chiranjeevi walked to the Jubilee Tallest Ganesh idol Continued from Page 1 crore and Rs 3,000 crore in the PNS n HYDERABAD Guv lauds DRDO, doctors Hills check post and even regulated traffic for some time. form of state share in central works from May 18 Based on the clues and technical With this, Telangana remained taxes and central grants. Due to A 32-year-old man was way- PNS n HYDERABAD evidence, police arrested in complete lockdown from lockdown, the government rev- laid and brutally murdered by for their exemplary services Chiranjeevi. Police said that he March 22 to May 5, due to enues fell to Rs 980 crore in a group of people at The Khairtabad Ganesh Utsav would be presented before a which the entire economic April. Jagathgirigutta on Monday. PNS n HYDERABAD Committee has planned to court and are investigating his activity came to a grinding But partial lifting of lock- The victim was identified start working on 66th Ganesh motive. halt across the state. down restrictions since May 6 as Fayaz Khan, a resident of Telangana Governor Dr idol. To being with the prepa- This resulted in the state gov- and the government's decision RP Nagar in Jagathgirigutta. Tamilisai Soundararajan has rations, 'Karra puja' will be ernment's earnings touching to reopen liquor shops, stamps According to sources, a group visited ESIC Medical College, held at the Khairtabad library the rock bottom. The state’s and registration offices and of ten chased Fayaz and Sanathnagar on Monday and building on May 18, the com- major sources of revenue are RTA offices have helped replen- attacked him with sharp congratulated the doctors and mittee members said. Deposit third from excise, registrations, and ish the state coffers to some weapons. Even after he fell para-medical staff for their Chairman of the commit- transport departments. extent. down, the group attacked exemplary services in combat- tee S Sudarshan said, "Only 5 However, with all liquor Over Rs 700 crore liquor him and stabbed him all over ing the pandemic Covid-19. to 6 people will take part in firearm, says shops remaining shut from sales were done from May 6 to the body. The Governor lauded the the puja due to the Covid-19 March 22 to May 5, the excise May 11. Property registrations According to the police, efforts of DG of DRDO MSR lockdown. On the auspicious Anjani Kumar department collections fell to fetched Rs 20 crore and vehicle the group approached him Prasad, Director of ESIC occasion of Sarva Ekadasi on zero. Similarly, with no proper- registrations fetched Rs 5 crore. near his home, after which an Medical College Dr M Srinivas May 18, the puja will be held ty registrations and vehicle reg- This apart, the reopening of argument ensued between for developing a much needed at 5 pm. All precautions will PNS n HYDERABAD istrations during this period, the shops in 27 out of 33 districts, them. While the matter soon mobile virology research and scheme, Ayushman Bharat as it patients both in public and pri- be taken while performing the earnings from the remaining which were marked as green escalated, Fayaz tried running diagnostics Lab which could pr- will benefit many poor and vul- vate hospitals. puja. After the sacred rituals, The Union government on two departments also took a and orange zones, helped state away after getting physically ocess 2,000 samples a day. nerable people of the State. The Governor also appreci- we will decide on the height Monday, made amendments beating. government to earn decent abused. The group, armed Speaking on the occasion She stressed the need for provid- ated the efforts of the scientists of the Ganesh idol this year." to Section 3 of the Arms Act The state government earns revenues in the form of VAT with knives, chased him for the Governor urged the State ing prompt healthcare to non- of DRDO and other institutions This year, the Ganesh fes- 1959, bringing down the Rs 15,000 crore per month on and GST. However, the VAT at least a kilometre and final- government to join the Centre's Covid patients and urged for for developing low cost, high tival is slated to begin on limit of three weapons per an average under normal cir- and GST figures for May will be ly surrounded him and flagship health insurance developing SoPs for these volume equipment. August 22. person to two. The existing cumstances, which include own released in the first week of stabbed him to death. limit of three weapons was revenue earnings of Rs 12,000 June. Four persons, identified introduced in 1983 via as Prashanth, Tillu, Sai and amendments to the Arms Naresh have been identified Act. as accused in the case. OU to complete conducting exams by July Following the move, the TiE Talks for growing role of "Prashanth is the master- Hyderabad Police commis- mind behind the murder K VENKATESHWARLU The university will start During the Coronavirus lot without public transport to sioner took to twitter and e-learning post-Coronavirus plan. He and Fayaz were n HYDERABAD the process to conduct exams pandemic, students need to come to the university. asked people who have close friends before" said an after a go ahead from the maintain physical distance in The State government is more than two weapons to PNS n HYDERABAD facing due to Covid-19. official, adding that sour rela- Osmania University has standing committee. examination halls. For this, the going to take a decision on deposit the third at the The webinar saw an tions in the past caused the decided to conduct post grad- However, the standing com- colleges need more centers public transport system on police station. The Indus Entrepreneurs overwhelming number of group to resort to the extreme uation and under graduate mittee will decide on plans to than the actual existing cen- May 15. A professor opined "For self protection now, (TiE) - Hyderabad attendees from various step against Fayaz, said the examinations in the months of conduct exams after a meeting ters. However, it may not be a that the university has to take maximum two weapons are Chapter in the first of its walk of the education sec- Police. The police rushed to June and July, following the with university officials. trouble for colleges to allocate opinion of doctors to maintain allowed. Anyone having a webinar series on tor from across India and the spot and shifted the body suggestions from University According to the senior more centers, the senior fac- the university hostels if the third weapon has to deposit Education Sector - TiE abroad. TiE also organis- for post-mortem. Clues team Grants Commission (UGC). faculty members in the uni- ulty members opined. university is reopened to con- the same. One year permis- Talks - organised an es prominent programs to and dog squads have also The authorities of the versity, conducting exams to Conducting PG exams is a duct examinations. The uni- sion is given to sell the insightful webinar for help students develop an been pressed into service. A University chalked out plans UG is not a problem for the problem for the university as versity has a health center and third weapon," Anjani global audience addressing entrepreneurial mindset case under section 302 of the to conduct exams and seek university as respective col- it has to reopen the universi- it has to play a key role in Kumar said in a tweet on some of the concerns stu- at an early age namely - IPC has been registered and approval from the standing leges will take care of the ty to conduct examinations. maintaining the university Monday. dents and educators are TYE and TiE Grad. is being investigated. committee on May 18. process. Students will have to suffer a hostels. Essential commodities Fire breaks out in 118 people stranded in USA land in Hyderabad children’s hospital PNS n HYDERABAD distributed to physically PNS n HYDERABAD As many as 118 people hailing from India stranded in the TS readies hotels Patients spent panicky USA landed at GMR-led Rajiv challenged by GHMC moments after a fire broke out Gandhi International Airport at a children's Hospital in here on Monday as part of the to be used as paid PNS n HYDERABAD Lakdikapul early on Monday. biggest ever off-shore evacua- No casualties were reported in tion drive of Indian Citizens Government is taking every the incident. under the Vande Bharat quarantine centres possible measure to look after According to the police, Mission. poor people, underprivileged preliminary investigation The airport handled the sec- PNS n HYDERABAD Rs 30,000 would spend it in persons, orphans during lock revealed that the fire broke out ond arrival evacuation flight three-star or four-star hotels down period clamped in order due to a short circuit in one of from the USA by the national The district officials have in Hyderabad. to contain Covid-19 pandem- the rooms on the second floor carrier - Air India flight All arriving passengers and India and Embassy helped me readied over 2,900 paid quar- Seveal star hotels in promi- ic. Government distributed of Krishna Children's hospital AI 1617 - from San Franci- aircraft crew were brought out to go get my treatment done." antine facilities in Telangana nent areas of twin cities have 12 kg rice each person and in Lakdikapul. sco via Mumbai at the Hyder- from the aircraft in a batch of Another Aditya said, "I am state for those returning to the been identified to serve as credited Rs 1,500 into their mary record. So far UCD As a precautionary measure, abad airport, sources said. 20 to 25 persons each. Vande living in UAE. I have to go to state under Vande Bharat paid quarantine facilities. account, similarly distributed wing GHMC distributed gro- the hospital management Another batch of Indians Bharat Mission comes as a India because my father passed Mission. A plan has been prepared 12 kg rice and Rs 500 to each ceries to 610 transgenders, shifted out some furniture from Abu Dhabi (UAE) by Air relief to those who have lost away recently and my mother These paid quarantine to send those who reach the migrant worker in April, May similarly groceries were dis- and other material from near- India Flight AI 1920 will arrive their job, need urgent medical is alone." facilities are provided in star airport here by special buses 2020. tributed to 600 physically chal- by rooms. Upon receiving at 9.30 pm. To facilitate the attention and some who are To facilitate the arriving pas- hotels with package ranging to the respective hotels Apart from government, lenged persons. Each kit con- information, the Nampally arriving passengers and aircraft facing personal tragedy. sengers and aircraft crew, the between Rs 15,000 and Rs according to the choice of donors also came forward in tains 5 kg rice, 1kg dal, 1 liter Police reached the spot and crew, the airport has kept the Bojanna Masoori said, "I airport has kept the interna- 30,000 for 14 days. their package. The package big way and distributed gro- sunflower oil, 250 grams informed fire officials. A fire international arrivals and the have been working here in tional arrivals and the entire Those who pay Rs 15,000 includes food. The paid ceries and food to the poor tamarind, 250 grams salt, 1kg tender from the Assembly entire stretch right from aero- Ethihad airways for almost 20 stretch right from aerobridge to would have to spend their quarantine facilities are iden- people through GHMC. oinion, 200 grams turmeric, and another from secretariat bridge to arrivals ramp fully years. Every 3 months I have to arrivals ramp fully sanitised quarantine period in two-star tified enough for the travelers There are about 924 trans- 200 grams chilli powder, 1 doused the flames within an sanitised and fumigated. go get platelet count. Now Air and fumigated. hotels, while those who pay reaching her till May 17. genders in the city as per pri- soap and masks. hour. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2020 hyderabad 04

Enhance NREGS scheme: Errabelli PNS n HYDERABAD

Panchayat Raj Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao has asked additional district Collectors to provide work to maximum num- ber of persons under the NREGS in view of economic slowdown, Corona threat and summer. He told the officials to give job cards and show work to migrant workers if they want to stay back. Chief Minister wants to ensure maxi- mum number of workers should be shown work. Addressing additional col- lectors from Rangareddy dis- trict through teleconference on Monday, he told them to provide masks to the workers and ensure that they observe physical distance at work places. In all, Over 22 lakh workers expressed their willingness to work in about 12,486 villages. On an average, at least 182 workers are working in each village panchay- ats. The number of NREGS work- ers increased by 45 per cent, in spite of the Corona threat, when compared to the last year, he added. Sangareddy, Suryapet, Kamareddy, Siddipet and Ranga Reddy district topped the chart in terms of the NREGS works execution, he said. In all, 22.95 crore saplings are available in 12,738 nurseries in the state and their survival rate is 86%.

Kadiyam slams Centre PNS n WARANGAL

Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLC Kadiyam SrIhari on Monday alleged that the Central govern- ment was show- ing indifference towards the migrant labour- ers during these testing times. “The Centre is not even both- ered about the migrant labour- ers. They just left lakhs of migrants on to the roads and the move would prove costly in the coming weeks,” he observed. Addressing media persons in Station Ghanpur Assembly head- quarters, Kadiyam said that the state gov- ernment, under the leadership of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, has been initiating several measures includ- ing the farmer- friendly concept of paddy pro- curement at the door step during the pandemic times. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2020 hyderabad 05

COMMUNAL CLASHES Situation under control, says HM PNS n HYDERABAD

Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali on Monday said that the state government is monitoring into the incident of stone pelting between two sec- tions of people took that place at Bhainsa in Nirmal district. He said that he spoke to the Nirmal SP over phone and instructed him to take all effec- tive steps and measures need- He said that ed in this regard and necessary action taken as per law. He said immediate action that immediate action has been has been taken by taken by the police and nor- the police and malcy ensured by taking required measures soon after normalcy ensured the incident by the police and by taking required police force has also been measures deployed. He said the situation is under complete control and urged as per law by taking up trial on people not to believe or spread fast track basis. rumours. He said the people of Minister said that it is a Telangana always maintained heinous crime and is viewed brotherhood and strongly seriously. He said that he spoke believe in Ganga-Jamuna- to the DCP, East Zone on the Tehzeeb. As regards the inci- issue and issued instructions dent of rape reported and reg- for immediate investigation istered at Chaderghat Police and strict action as per law to Station, he stated that stringent penalize the culprit in the action is taken on the accused court of law. Migrants protest Leaders of all at Yadadri parties hit Thermal plant out at KCR PNS n NALGONDA PNS n HYDERABAD Migrant workers, employed in Yadadri Thermal power Leaders from different polit- plant, on Monday staged a ical parties condemned the protest demanding the state government's proposed authorities concerned to agriculture policy. The send them back to their experts, in a meeting with native places. In all, 1,600 Chief Minister K workers belonging to Bihar, Chandrashekhar Rao on Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Sunday, suggested that farm- West Bengal are working in ers should follow the govern- the power plant. The officials ment policy on all aspects of promised them to send them farming activity that would back to their states a week ensure increased profits for ago when they staged a them. Any farmer who devi- protest. ates from the crop cultivation They obtained permission pattern suggested by the gov- to travel to their native states. ernment should not be Two days ago, a batch of over extended Rythu Bandhu ben- 107 migrant workers were efits as well as Minimum sent to their places via Support Price for their pro- Hyderabad. As there were no duce, the experts said firmly. arrangements made on The leaders demanded the Monday to send them back Chief Minister to withdraw the to their native palaces, a move. The leaders also group of 250 migrants set out demanded the Chief Minister on foot for their states. There to file a review petition on the was an agitation at the plant Supreme Court verdict on G.O. on Sunday also. No 3. TPCC working president Tension prevailed at police Ponnam Prabhakar, AICC sec- reached the power plant and retary SA Sampath Kumar, resisted the migrant workers, TJS chief Kodandaram, who entered into an argu- Telangana Inti Party chief Dr ment with the police to ascer- Cheruku Sudhakar and others tain the reason for the delay participated in the meeting in sending them back to held under the leadership of their states in spite of having CPI state secretary Chada necessary permission. Venkat Reddy.

Gas leakage: SPM worker falls sick PNS n ASIFABAD

A contract worker at the Sirpur Paper Mills in Kaghaznagar town fell sick after allegedly inhaling some gas leakage at the factory premises on Monday. His condition is said to be stable. He was identi- fied as Gajula Rajam, who was working on a contract basis with the Finishing department. His condition is said to be stable.

Corona: Revanth blames govt PNS n HYDERABAD

Congress MP from Malkajgiri A Revanth Reddy alleged that re-opening of liquor shops were the reason behind the rise in liquor cases in the state. He said the people have lost fear at Coronavirus with the opening of liquor shops. With the reopen- ing of liquor shops, 45 days lockdown effort has gone in vain, he said. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Railways show the way Inter-city AC trains resume to inject lifeblood in a nation’s public transport system and codify how to live with the virus Get going he prolonged lockdown and the slowly peak- ing disease spiral have extracted a ransom Tbeyond our capacity. Public health continues Amid the pandemic scare that has laid unprecedented challenges before nations to be a concern in States as the fatigue and desper- ation of a lockdown mean there are more violations across the world, some Indian States show the way to attract investments and people are getting out. And with the economy in stasis, now there is no option but to open it up and risk a percentage swell in disease figures than have thousands die because of joblessness and zero revenues. In essence, the Government is counting on a dual strategy. One is to facilitate the economy by allowing movement of labour and people and restart projects and production. Second, with a better depth of testing, hopefully it can identify the disease early enough and tame the virus even if there is a surge of cases. SANDHYA JAIN But the most important communication strategy to citizens is that they have to now live responsibly with the virus, follow norms strictly as the Government moves away s the Coronavirus moves remorselessly across the from the role of enforcer of discipline to being a facilitator of governance and the econ- world and medical experts omy. So in a carefully graded manner, the Government is opening up the public trans- surmise that it could be with portation system, beginning with long distance AC trains and linking destinations regard- us for another two to three Ayears, its lasting legacy will be painful less of the colour coding. Till now only freight services to transport essential goods for those at the bottom rung of society, and ‘Special Shramik’ trains were operational. The idea of inter-city AC coach travel is those marginally above and those in the clearly aimed at boosting revenue and facilitating need-based travel for business and middle. With three successive lock- downs, India has managed to keep mor- family matters. There’s an emotional component that everybody has neglected, that talities low but now, as tentative moves of the right of far-flung people wanting to be with their family in the nation’s darkest are made to reopen the economy, the hour. In fact, the newly-formatted train travel will change the way we access India’s anticipated spike in cases has begun. Civil society across the nation rose other mass transport systems. There will be e-bookings and tickets, possibly some as one to ensure that no one went hun- QR codes going forward. There will be no counter tickets or even platform tickets, so gry in the cities; at least two nutritious no more seeing off rituals. Passengers will have to report 90 minutes before the depar- meals were provided daily in every clus- ter where unemployed labour resided; ture of the train, undergo screening drills and wear face masks at all times. Of course, those with facilities to cook themselves there will be limits to passenger numbers to maintain social distancing norms. One were given dry rations as State agencies has to carry one’s own food and linens as no blankets or food involving touch will be chipped in. Without the Herculean efforts of ordinary middle class men and Madhya Pradesh has also try that may withdraw from and multinational companies distributed. The 15 pairs of trains running from New Delhi will connect the far reach- women, it would have been impossible permitted private mandis with China in the wake of the from Japan, the US, Korea and es of the country but are just a drop in the ocean. The Railways ran more than 20,000 to avert starvation deaths in such a large trading facilities, yards and even COVID-19 pandemic and revive Europe that may want to relocate passenger trains daily, on both long-distance and suburban routes, from 7,349 sta- country but India did it. cold storage chains; they can its flagging economy. However, it from China. Events of the last few days, howev- operate throughout the State on has clarified that it is retaining Gujarat has already ear- tions across India. But this is just a start. They will roll out more trains over the com- er, show that India’s poor, the migrant a single licence. These mandis will important legislations such as the marked around 33,000 hectares ing weeks once ‘Shramik Special’ trains, carrying thousands of internal migrants back, and daily wage earners got tired of charge a single fee for a transac- Bonded Labour Act of 1976, of land at Khoraj, Sanand, Dahej as well as the coaches for quarantine centres, are accounted for. The Railways have standing in lines for food amid grow- tion and won’t pay commissions Employee Compensation Act of SEZ, Dholera SEZ and other pri- been preparing the drill weeks ahead at most stations as the new normal means more ing uncertainty over employment. It is for crops purchased at non-base 1923, Building and Other vate SEZs. It has reduced the one thing to line up for food cooked for locations. The prevailing prices in Construction Workers’ Act of paperwork to a single annual public wardens, railway police and a logistics systems to restrict overcrowding in plat- a religious occasion as community all mandis will be made public. 1996, Maternity Act, Equal return scheme for factories. forms and ensure people comply with behavioural discipline. Besides, considering the sharing is deeply ingrained in Indian tra- While mandi tax rates remain Remuneration Act, Child Labour Further, it has permitted com- virus thrives in enclosed and conditioned spaces, sanitisation and disinfection of com- dition but these hard-working souls felt and farmers will have to bear Act and Section 5 of the Payment pounding of offences under the their self-respect undermined when the some cost of sales, the new rules GUJARAT HAS of Wages Act. But the enforce- Industrial Disputes Act, partments, particularly filtering the air ducts, will be a time-consuming drill. lockdown was extended, twice. help promote Farmer Produce ALREADY ment wing will not be permitted Minimum Wages Act, Payment India’s transportation system is its lifeblood. Running trains, buses and planes is Ironically, State transport to their dis- Organisations (FPOs). An elec- EARMARKED to raid factories on minor of Bonus Act, Contract Labour a prerequisite for the country to get moving again. It also demonstrates our resolve to tant homes arrived almost simultane- tronic retail facility will allow grounds. Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, ously with the resumption of some eco- farmers to find buyers outside the AROUND 33,000 Gujarat has avoided the Motor Transport Workers Act, begin the long march to some semblance of normalcy. Local buses and trains might nomic activity. Sadly, some felt so State, on the lines of the e- Rajasthan route that permits fac- Equal Remuneration Act and start functioning in green and even orange zones. Unfortunately most large cities across homesick that they began walking; 16 National Agriculture Market (e- HECTARES OF tories with less than 300 workers Beedi Cigar Workers Act, to India are COVID-19 hotspots, so it might be a while before a substantial public trans- migrants fell asleep on a railway track NAM) launched by the Prime LAND AT KHORAJ, to retrench workers at will, allow time-saving out-of-court in Maharashtra and were mowed down Minister in 2016. though it allows units in special settlements at higher fines. port system gets going here. Also some movement might be accelerated in contigu- by a freight train at night. It was Simultaneously, Chouhan SANAND, DAHEJ economic zones (SEZs) to lay off The Bharatiya Mazdoor ous safe stretches, creating micro-zones. Even the aviation sector is set to open with nobody’s fault but the incident added to has tweaked labour laws for the SEZ, DHOLERA workers without Government Sangh (BMS) and other labour drills and assessments in place. To begin with, flights will operate in just 25 per cent the national anguish. next three years to attract indus- sanction, regardless of the num- unions are concerned that States Overall, the economic forecast is try to the State. He has put an end SEZ AND OTHER ber of workers; however, in 2015, are using the need to empower of sectors with less than two hours of travel and would not provide catering services. grim. Understandably, many small to “inspector raj” by relaxing PRIVATE SEZS. IT it increased the wages due to industries to snatch away the Flyers have to compulsorily download the Aarogya Setu app, developed to track COVID- businesses and small manufacturers departmental inspections and retrenched workers from 45 days rights of the workers. They warn 19 patients. However, the same app would be voluntary for train passengers, keeping could not sustain without income but paperwork and allowed factories HAS REDUCED to 60 days. Gujarat also amend- that at a time when over 100 mil- many well-off organisations also to structure shifts to maximise ed the definition of “employer” lion people are jobless, such in mind the general and second class travellers may not have smartphones. Countries announced lay-offs. Amid the gloom, productivity. The Madhya THE PAPER WORK under the Minimum Wages Act measures may not bring eco- across the world are gradually easing lockdown provisions and restrictions on domes- Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Pradesh Industrial Employment TO A SINGLE to cover outsourcing agencies and nomic revival as lack of employ- tic long-distance travel. It might be months before nations open their borders to busi- Gujarat announced major reforms to (Permanent Order) Act, 1961, is ANNUAL RETURN contractors, among others, who ee welfare systems and in the nessmen and tourists but getting trains and planes running is essential towards the attract investments to their States. being modified to exempt facto- will have to pay minimum wages absence of dispute settlement In Bhopal, Chief Minister Shivraj ries employing up to 100 work- SCHEME FOR to contractual workers. mechanisms, labour productiv- resumption of the economy that’s congealing rapidly. This has been an unexpected Singh Chouhan made major changes ers from the provisions of the Act. The State is racing to woo ity could be impacted. The and devastating situation and getting out will take a lot of effort from governments, in the Agriculture Produce Marketing All new factories will be exempt- FACTORIES new investments by announcing Centre, however, is enthusiasti- Committee (APMC) to put the pro- ed from vexatious provisions in a 1,200-day holiday from labour cally backing the reform mea- bureaucrats and the public at large. We should not even pretend it will be easy and ducer-farmer on top of the trade, the Factories Act, 1948. laws (barring Minimum Wages sures as the industry has long applaud the Railways for their move. That said, we should not at any time let our guard rather than the middleman or APMC Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Act, Industrial Safety Rules and been demanding labour reforms. down, we have already paid a terrible price for this virus, millions of shattered lives that have traditionally pocketed their Yogi Adityanath, too, is aggres- The Employee Compensation In fact, the Confederation of and a destroyed economy. Let’s not lose what we’ve gained from the lockdown. profits. Henceforth, farmers can sell sively wooing investments, sus- Act) for new units. Chief Indian Industry was quick to wel- their crops to any buyer if they can pending the Uttar Pradesh Minister Vijay Rupani has made come the moves, though only negotiate higher prices than the Temporary Exemption from approvals for setting up new time will tell if these measures can Government-stipulated minimum sup- Labour Laws Ordinance for three industries completely online, to kickstart the economy. Pincer attack port price (MSP), or go to the mandi years. This will impact both be granted within 15 days and (The author is a senior for MSP. This will benefit farmers with existing and new industrial units. land allotted within seven days. journalist. Views expressed are Both Pakistan and China have kept the borders hot, taking higher quality crops. The State hopes to attract indus- The idea is to attract industries personal) advantage of the unprecedented challenge posed by COVID-19 ust when one thought that the devastation caused S O U N D by the Coronavirus would unite the world in tam- BITE ing it and lead to a broader humanitarian spirit, We are fighting together I see a lot of positives on social China and India stay in close The Centre should not play J against Corona[virus], but media these days. People are communication and coordina- politics in this crucial time. geopolitics has inevitably come in play. In the middle this cannot be an excuse not pulling each other down tion concerning our border We are surrounded by of its toughest battle against the disease, India is fac- to trample human rights, anymore. This crisis has made affairs within existing chan- international borders and ing a diplomatic standoff with its neighbours, name- exploit workers and sup- social media a kinder place and nels. Both nations should other bigger States and have press their voices. made us more compassionate. jointly uphold peace. challenges to deal with. ly Pakistan and China. Looks like the two all-weath- er friends have timed a pincer grip on India at its weak- Congress leader Actor Chinese spokesperson West Bengal CM —Rahul Gandhi —Mallika Sherawat —Zhao Lijian —Mamata Banerjee est moment to stare down at us diplomatically. Relations with Pakistan have gone further downhill dur- ing the pandemic as our western neighbour has not let up on exporting terrorism and escalating skirmish- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR es along the borders. In fact, there has been an upward spike in cross-border infiltration Beyond the economy enough time to go back to their since last year. According to Indian Army data, there were 411 ceasefire violations by Fuel prices on fire hometowns or villages? Pakistan’s military in March, the highest number in a single month since 2018. This year The number of shocking Sir — To open up the economy et again, excise duty and road cess on diesel have incidents in which migrant itself, in 127 days, as many as 55 terrorists have been killed, which means roughly one or keep it shut for an uncertain been hiked. This time, the raise has been steep — workers are victims has grown encounter every two days. Besides, Pakistan-backed militants are making sustained attempts time is a question that many Y`13 per litre for diesel and `10 per litre for petrol. exponentially of late. The death to infiltrate into India via the international border in the Jammu region, Punjab and the long nations are forced to reckon with In the six years of saffron rule, excise duty levied on of 16 migrant workers, who in Corona times. The US is not diesel has undergone frequent revisions to touch `31.83 were crushed under the wheels coastline of Gujarat. With India busy tackling the pandemic, masterminds across the bor- wanting in COVID-19 testing per litre in May this year. Little wonder, the Government of a train, was horrible. They der have been using its preoccupation as an opportune time to divert us. Yesterday, top infrastructure but has got into a collected `17 lakh crore by levying duties on petrole- must have been truly exhausted intelligence sources reported that the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba had joined hands with Pakistan- needless political wrangle in a um products in the last six years. In April, the market to fall asleep on rail tracks. If the crucial election year. price of crude oil without ocean freight was just $25 lockdown had been properly based don Dawood Ibrahim to repeat an attack similar to the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike. While US President Donald per barrel. According to the Oil Marketing Companies planned, such horrifying inci- Encounters, too, have seen a steep rise. There have been reports of the Pakistan Army Trump retains a unique prerog- (OMCs), the “ready to send to petrol pump” cost of dents could have been avoided. smuggling weapons from across the borders with the use of drones. With all trading activ- ative to allocate funds to the diesel worked out to be `18.78 per litre but after includ- Earlier, pricing in the oil sector used to be controlled Ibne Giasuddin ` ` ities suspended along the Line of Control, its tried and tested formula of using the narco- States, his greater fixation on the ing excise duty ( 31.83), dealer commission ( 2.52) at four different stages under the Administered Pricing Mumbai economy is pitting him against and VAT (`16.26), it is priced at `69.39 for consumers. Mechanism (APM). Subsequently, APM was dismantled terror model to raise funds for terrorists is now futile. Other developments, like the US’ those concerned about the In May 2014, when the Government came to power, and market-driven product pricing became the norm. Oblivious to woes move to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan, has emboldened it, too, as it sees itself humanitarian aspect. Here, he crude oil price of was hovering at around $100 per bar- It is by now clear that the “ready to send to petrol pumps” as a strategic counterweight in our backyard. Of course, we weren’t caught off guard. seems to be progressively losing rel, which is four times the current price. The cost or final retail prices are not exactly market-driven. grip. Back home in India, we are Government claims that the common man is not being Prices get routinely tweaked to replenish emptied cof- Sir — The death of the 16 The gunning down of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo came as a big blow handicapped both by our lack of asked to pay anything more on account of this hike. fers. The APM system was ended only to be replaced labourers in Maharashtra hap- to militancy in Kashmir and was yet another example of how misguided youths in the massive testing and an economy The question is: Has the profit margin been exorbitant- by a nondescript “adjust the price at will method.” Cheap pened solely due to the sudden Valley continue to be used to fulfil the Pakistani agenda. that is fragile. Though the Centre ly high all along? Or has the Government pushed the crude oil prices have helped the Government fill its cof- announcement of a lockdown and State Governments have OMCs into the corner? Even if the OMCs have taken a fers regularly and stem the fiscal deficits. There was hard- and the denial of transport to Although India has not been aggressive in its public stance against China despite the largely found common purpose beating or have foregone a slice of the margin, the ly any direct benefit for the common man. them for weeks. It is a pity that global flak the latter has drawn over the virus and the faulty test kits that it shipped here, till now, a delay in reviving the opaqueness in pricing gives them the liberty to raise Haridasan Rajan while no one was ready to give China has not taken kindly to the Government’s rightful move of preventing takeovers of economy can bring in differ- prices daily and redeem the loss quietly. Kozhikode them even `5 when they were ences. That will affect not only alive, after their death, the our companies by its corporations during the low economic troughs. So it has resorted the economy but governance, Government has immediately to its old trope of renewing border hostilities at Ladakh and Sikkim and claiming rights too. The Government’s deci- An ill-conceived plan tourists and pilgrims to return to cases? Would that not have been announced `5 lakh as grant. over undisputed territories. Though both sides simmered down, the scuffles between the sion to resume limited operation their homes amid the growing better than to allow movement Shruti of passenger trains is a step in the Coronavirus crisis. Why had now, when the number of cases Via email two nations’ armies have deepened the general distrust of China. Our preparedness has right direction. Sir — In a rather belated move, they not been allowed to go has crossed 67,000? Why was a to be taut regardless of what ails us. R Narayanan the Government has allowed home at a time when the coun- nationwide lockdown imposed Send your feedback to: Navi Mumbai migrant workers, students, try had only a few hundred without giving stranded people [email protected] HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Print money to POINTCOUNTERPOINT WEST BENGAL HAS A VERY LOW RATE OF TESTING IN WE ARE DOING OUR BEST TO COMBAT THE VIRUS. fight slowdown PROPORTION TO THE POPULATION AND A VERY HIGH THE CENTRE SHOULD NOT PLAY POLITICS AT THIS RATE OF MORTALITY OF 13.2 PER CENT. TIME. WE HAVE OUR CHALLENGES TO DEAL WITH. The Centre should come out with a huge —UNION HOME SECRETARY —WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER package of about ten per cent of the GDP which might help revive the economy hit by COVID-19 AJAY BHALLA MAMATA BANERJEE Communication is key PRADEEP S CHAUHAN hough India is slowly opening up its economy after a prolonged As we move to the critical stage where some activities have been allowed in Green and Orange Zones, lockdown, the correction in the downward slide is unpredictable. TTherefore, it is important to be conservatively positive about the there is a need for a strategy that helps us learn to live with the virus economy and analyse the situation at a more granular level for making timely public policy interventions. Economists and financial experts world- wide believe that printing money as part of quantitative easing will gen- erate consumer demand, kickstart new projects, support businesses and the workforce. The US, Europe, Japan, Turkey and Indonesia are printing money and implementing measures to bring their economies back to normal. The printing of money as a fiscal measure works as per the Keynesian notion, where you enhance spending and consump- tion, which in turn increase the income equal to multiplier times. Every economy has its own value of multiplier, which increases the income equal to multiplier times of consumption. It is vital to grasp the func- tioning of multiplier to understand and propose the printing of notes. SINGH The concept of the multiplier was first formally introduced into eco- ABHISHEK nomic theory by RF Kahn in 1931and then was taken up by Keynes he right communication strategy and (1936). The Keynes-Kahn multiplier says that if the government expen- leveraging technology is an important pol- diture (G) goes up by one unit, it translates to more than one unit increase Ticy to deal with the COVID-19 pandem- in aggregate demand. The initial round of spending stimulates further ic. As we move ahead to the critical stage where- rounds of spending such that ultimately the effect on output is multipli- in certain activities have been allowed in Green er times the original increase in spending. For an initial increase in gov- and Orange Zones, there is a need for a commu- ernment expenditure D G and marginal propensity to consume (MPC), nication strategy that helps drive behavioural change in output D Y is K times D G, where K is the fiscal multiplier change and ushers in an era whereby we can learn to live with the virus. This requires effective two- and equals, K = 1/(1-MPC), under the assumption of closed econo- way communication between the citizens and the my. The value of fiscal multiplier is the accumulated effect on output Government, which has been the core strength through various rounds of spending. One person’s consumption is the of MyGov till now. It has been the endeavour of other person’s income. MyGov to act as a bridge between citizens and Suppose the government spends `1 lakh crore through printing of the Government and ensure citizen participation WHEN THE notes and the MPC of the economy is 0.75, the value of the multiplier and information dissemination on platforms that PANDEMIC BEGAN, will be four. It means for `1 lakh crore of spending, income will increase most people use. IT WAS REALISED to `4 lakh crore if other assumptions are fulfilled. Moreover, it doesn’t When the pandemic began, it was realised THAT WORDS AND stop here only and the super multiplier will also work. In a situation where that words and phrases like “quarantine”, “social PHRASES LIKE investment is determined by the growth of income itself, we have the distancing” and “lockdown” needed to be com- ‘QUARANTINE’, municated well as most people didn’t know what operation of what Lange (1943) had called the “compound multiplier” ‘SOCIAL these terms meant. Social distancing was an alien DISTANCING’ AND and Hicks (1950) had called the “super multiplier.” Conceptually there concept. Hence, epidemiologists and health is a difference between the multiplier and the super multiplier that sub- experts came up with Dos and Don’ts for prevent- ‘LOCKDOWN’ sumes the effect of increased spending on investment via the acceler- ing the spread of the Coronavirus. Fake news and NEEDED TO BE ability to ensure adherence to lockdown creating the #SetuMeraBodyguard cam- shared with more than 200 Community ator (A). However, when we talk about the empirical estimation of the myth busters posed another challenge that COMMUNICATED regulations which are among the paign which was also endorsed by sim- Radio Stations who translated the con- aggregate effect of changes in fiscal variables on the aggregate level of MyGov had to deal with. We had all kinds of con- WELL AS MOST strictest in the world and have con- ilar videos by regional language super- tent and helped expand the outreach of activity, we usually consider the combined concept of super-multiplier spiracy theories being bandied about, ranging PEOPLE DIDN’T tributed greatly in limiting the spread stars like Nirahua in Bhojpuri and Anuj COVID-19 messaging. Further, it was as the fiscal multiplier. It can further multiply the income and employ- from a Wuhan laboratory experiment gone wrong KNOW WHAT THESE of the pandemic till now. This was made Sharma in Chhattisgarhi. felt that we also need to address anxi- ment manifold depending upon the capital-output ratio in the Indian econ- to use of hot water and garlic to kill the virus. TERMS MEANT. possible by the Prime Minister’s call for Top cricketers helped in the ety and stress specially for people dur- omy. Suppose the value of acceleration is again three, this will increase There was a need to bust these myths and focus SOCIAL DISTANCING the “Janata (people’s) curfew”, cheering #TeamMaskForce campaign that pro- ing the lockdown. So, an initiative called on making interventions like the use of masks and clapping for healthcare profession- moted use of masks. Campaigns around “Positive Harmonies” was launched in the income many times as the value of A which is A= I/Y, and K=DY/DI WAS AN ALIEN and washing hands properly for 20 seconds the CONCEPT. HENCE, als, the 9PM-9Minute lamp-lighting these hashtags were launched on social which prominent musicians from and so on. The investors can also be induced with the increase in aggre- norm. This was done with explanatory infograph- initiative, showering of petals on hos- media platforms that helped in getting across the country created special gate demand. The Indian Government’s revenue will also rise with the ics and videos that helped explain all these in sim- EPIDEMIOLOGISTS pitals and so on. Some may not find any user-generated content even in region- numbers for MyGov along with their increase in income and employment. ple language. AND HEALTH merit or value in these initiatives but al languages that contributed to carry- messages to help manage the crisis. This The fiscal multiplier will work inversely if spending is reduced, which Towards this objective, MyGov India, the cit- EXPERTS CAME UP when we did the sentiment analysis of ing the message far and wide. has become very popular. One key fea- is happening right now in the Indian economy due to the huge job loss- izen engagement platform of the Government WITH DOS AND the social media posts, it was found that The lockdown instructions were a ture of all these endeavours has been es and even salary reductions. It will negatively affect the economy, which launched several initiatives on its MyGov.in plat- DON’TS FOR a vast majority of people supported major challenge for us. The feedback that all of this was managed by our is already in turmoil. So, the Government should not use the measures form as also its dedicated COVID-19 page, coro- PREVENTING THE these measures. was that many people were finding it teams while working from home. Team which can reduce consumer spending. na.mygov.in to support the communication SPREAD OF THE We also launched the pledges difficult to interpret the directions members collaborated across cities Critics will say that prices will rise with the printing of notes. Well, efforts of the Ministry of Health and Family CORONAVIRUS. FAKE around these campaigns — Janata and there was a lot of confusion on and came up with brilliant innovations. Welfare. MyGov has a presence on almost all Curfew Pledge, Stay Home, Stay Safe what to do. Immediately, MyGov We greatly benefitted from collabora- the economy is in huge deflation and there is a scope of the economy NEWS AND MYTH social media platforms that include not only the BUSTERS POSED Pledge and Fight Against Corona — demystified the directions and instruc- tions with top technology companies, hotting up to some extent. Moreover, interest rates are going down to conventional ones like Facebook, Instagram, which saw the participation of lakhs of tions by coming up with simple, easy media, volunteers and various reduce the cost of production. In short, the multiplier effect will be larg- Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn but for the COVID- ANOTHER people. The Citizens’ Ideas and to read and understand infographics Government departments. Innovation er when some conditions are fulfilled: The propensity to spend extra 19 campaign, MyGov is also using unconvention- CHALLENGE THAT Suggestions page saw more than which became very popular. These were and collaboration seem to be our income on domestic goods and services is high, the marginal rate of al platforms like Telegram, TikTok, Helo, VMate MYGOV HAD TO 1,00,000 suggestions coming from cit- also translated in various languages strength that has not only helped us in tax on extra income is low, consumer confidence is high and business- and Likee, with an objective to reach out to all DEAL WITH. WE HAD izens. The Innovation Challenge for with the help and support of a volun- our communications but will ulti- es have the capacity to expand production to meet demand. The leak- sections of people by leveraging all channels and ALL KINDS OF technological solutions launched on teer group who did it pro bono. mately help us tide over this crisis. ages in the form of imports are already low, which makes multiplier platforms. CONSPIRACY MyGov led to brilliant ideas and solu- With the lockdown, came the chal- As India completes almost six more effective. Content was created in multiple languages THEORIES BEING tions — including those on contact lenge of catering to the migrant labour- weeks of the lockdown, one realises that Quantitative easing will help generate “helicopter money” to empow- and also sign language to ensure that everyone BANDIED ABOUT, tracing, which has now evolved into the ers and there were a lot of issues regard- some of the learnings from this crisis became part of the communication process. Aarogya Setu app. The quiz on ing shelter homes and feeding centres will help us in future, too. It is possi- er the public with money to buy things and boost the economy. Obama RANGING FROM A Videos from reputed doctors were made to ensure WUHAN COVID-19 has seen almost 1,00,000 for the poor and urban homeless. ble to work remotely and not everyone did it for the US economy during the 2008 crisis. This concept can be clear and correct messaging. MyGov also entries. MyGov collaborated with Google Maps needs to commute daily for work. There re-invented into a “Drone Drop Money” (DDM) for us. This money should launched its MyGov Saathi Chatbot that is avail- LABORATORY These initiatives help the people get and Map My India and put details of are collaboration tools available that can directly go to the individual. The difference between DDM and “helicopter able on WhatsApp & FB Messenger and is also EXPERIMENT GONE involved and once they are engaged, shelters and feeding homes of around help get output, that in some cases can money” is that due to COVID-19, you cannot opt for spending in pub- available on https://mygov.in and WRONG TO USE OF they feel part of the overall solution to 750 cities on Maps so that they were be better than what is possible now. If lic works to a major extent. It is the best time to go for printing of money https://self4society.mygov.in. MyGov Saathi is a HOT WATER AND the pandemic. It has been a very easy to find and locate. Google also employees save three hours of commute and much-needed, too. There should be a reduction in direct and indi- mobile-enabled platform and uses a menu-dri- GARLIC TO KILL THE important part of our communications launched a messaging service for time, it will make them happier. rect taxes to boost consumption further, which will increase the tax rev- ven approach, allowing users to select available VIRUS strategy. MyGov on Google Maps which has Other benefits will be lesser traffic enue as per the Laffer Curve. In the current crisis, everyone needs sup- options such as “Latest update on Coronavirus The launch of the Aarogya Setu app been integrated with the Saathi Chatbot and congestion, a smaller carbon foot- port. Vulnerable people need cash transfers. Large companies need sup- in India”, “State-level status”, “Useful alerts” and is an important part of the Coronavirus to answer queries instantly. print and we may be addressing issues “Where to get help” to access information. It pro- campaign. Given the questions raised When the Myth Busters infograph- of climate change, too. In the days to port on liquidity. Small companies may require protection from bank- vides ready access to COVID-19 related resources by some with regard to privacy issues, ic was released, it became viral and mil- come, one expects that more and more ruptcy. Those nations which take timely measures will fare better in reviv- such as latest updates, helplines, advisories it was essential to communicate clear- lions of people shared it. A suggestion companies will adopt this and it will ing the economy. The Centre should come out with a huge package of from various Central and State Government ly what the app does, why it is required was received to make it available in greatly transform lives. about ten per cent of the GDP immediately, which might help revive the departments as well as access to Self4Society ini- and how privacy is built into the app audio format. Accordingly, these, as also (The writer is CEO MyGov and economy. It could be a V-shaped revival as soon as the lockdown ends. tiatives, including donation and volunteering by design. This was done by innovative COVID-19 updates, were converted President & CEO, National e (The writer is Fellow, University of Oxford and Paris School of opportunities. use of graphics and videos. Even into audio podcasts as part of MyGov Governance Division. Views expressed Economics and Faculty Member, Kurukshetra University) Another key feature of the campaign is the celebrities like Ajay Devgn helped in Samvaad. These podcasts were also are personal.) States must make realistic demands They should assess the amount needed for April-June, consider what is being given by the Centre and if more is still needed, seek incremental funds only COVID-19 management fund from helps them borrow more; deferring funds available to States won’t face any The funds available through the wages under the MGNREGA. `1,00,000 crore, the argument given is which the States can get money as and payment of GST Advance Tax and IT cut. It has also released a portion of the above four routes should help in Furthermore, States can use the that this is needed “to compensate for when needed. This is supported by for six months by MSMEs. pending GST compensation despite addressing the resource crunch faced nearly `31,000 crore welfare fund for the revenue loss due to lockdown.” Is Mamata, who also wants `10,000 to be In a crisis, when the devastation facing a shortfall in cess collection. For by States. The increase in WMA limit building and construction labourers to the Centre to believe that Maharashtra given to every worker from the unor- caused is widespread and the atmos- this purpose, it has not only used the by 60 per cent will put about `50,000 help them; funds under the district has lost this much revenue in 40 days? ganised sector, tea gardens, MSMEs phere is surcharged, any demand, `30,000 crore surplus from the previ- crore at their disposal. Likewise, relax- mineral fund for testing activities, med- This is bizarre. If, this is the projected and farmers. even if it happens to be unreasonable ous year but also intends to borrow ation in the FRBM limit gives them ical screening and providing healthcare loss for the whole year, then also the The Punjab Chief Minister, (for instance Maharashtra has sought money to ensure that all dues are additional leeway. For instance, to fight the pandemic. The Centre is demand for releasing it immediately is Amarinder Singh, has asked for rev- untied assistance of `1,00,000 crore) cleared. The Government has given Maharashtra will be able to borrow also paying the EPF contribution of untenable. enue grant for the next three months, carries enormous appeal. But this help to States through release of first `15,000 crore extra (0.5 per cent of both the employer and the employee How the situation will unfold after UTTAM GUPTA with flexibility to spend as per local raises the bigger question, what is the instalment of money for the Centrally- about `30,00,000 crore being the State or 24 per cent for three months. the lockdown ends, no one can predict. conditions; bonus to farmers for stag- realistic amount that States ought to be funded schemes. GDP). Further, States getting their The benefits under the above One can’t rule out a V-shaped recov- ven as corporates, MSMEs, infor- gered purchase of wheat; direct cash asking for? Besides, the RBI has allowed 60 share of taxes from Centre’s kitty also schemes are accruing to tens of mil- ery. In that case, the revenue loss due mal sector workers and others assistance to daily-wage industrial This depends a lot on the assis- per cent increase in the Ways and helps immensely. As far as GST com- lions, spread all over the States, which to the pandemic would be much less. Eimpacted by the pandemic are and agricultural labourers. tance already announced by the Centre Means Advances (WMA) limit of pensation is concerned, the Centre is the latter need to consider while arriv- Even if there is contraction in the econ- demanding relief packages from the This is in addition to other pend- for beneficiaries under the latter’s States (these borrowings are intended doing its best to clear pending dues. ing at their requirement. omy and loss is huge, then also States Centre, the States, too, have given the ing demands such as immediate release own package. So, what is it that the to help them tide over temporary mis- In addition, under the PM Gareeb Likewise, measures taken by the can afford to wait for the help to come Government their wish list and five of GST compensation for December Centre is giving? matches in cash flows of their receipts Kalyan Scheme (PMGKS), the Centre RBI to give more credit, reduce cost of later. The States need to take an objec- States have collectively sought close to 2019–January 2020; increase in the The Centre has promised to and expenditures; however, this money is giving `1,70,000 crore directly to the credit and ease norms for stressed tive and reasonable view. They should `2,25,000 crore. While Maharashtra borrowing limit from three per cent of release during the first ten months of needs to be returned within three beneficiaries. This includes five kg of assets are helping entities — both in correctly assess the amount needed for has asked for `50,000 crore, the State GDP under the Fiscal the current financial year till January months of availing) over and above the rice or wheat per person per month for formal and informal sector — locat- April–June. Then consider what is Chhattisgarh wants `30,000 crore, Responsibility and Budget 2021, 70 per cent of the share of the level as on March 31. “free” to around 80 crore people for ed in States. The boost provided by already being given by the Centre and Kerala, `80,000 crore, Rajasthan Management (FRBM) Act to five per Central taxes to States (as per the 15th Invoking the recommendation of three months; ex-gratia of `500 per massive liquidity injection of close to the RBI. If funds are still needed, `40,000 crore and West Bengal has cent; suspending repayment of all Finance Commission recommenda- the NK Singh Committee on review of month to Women Jan Dhan account `5,00,000 crore at mere 4.4 per cent request for the incremental only should demanded `25,000 crore as immedi- State development loans for a period tion) which works out to `5,50,000 the FRBM Act (2003), which permits holders; `2,000 under PM-KISAN to also needs to be suitably captured in be put up. The States should under- ate compensation for the revenue loss of three months; allowing flexi-funds crore. This is based on Budget projec- breach of the fiscal deficit (FD) target about nine crore farmers; ex-gratia their calculations. The States should stand that the Centre doesn’t have suffered because of the nationwide under Centrally Sponsored Schemes tion of total devolution to States at by 0.5 per cent in exceptional circum- amount of `1,000 for three crore wid- only ask for “incremental” support, if unlimited funds and accordingly mod- lockdown. Rajasthan Chief Minister, (CSS) for COVID-19 management and about `8,00,000 crore. Thus, even if the stances, the Centre has also allowed ows and senior citizens; free gas cylin- required. erate their demands. Ashok Gehlot has also proposed set- further increase in their Ways and Centre’s tax collection declines, which States to breach the cap of three per ders to 8.3 crore Women Ujjawala But, that is not happening. For (The writer is a New Delhi-based ting up of a `1,00,000 crore national Means Advances (WAMA) limit which is inevitable due to the pandemic, the cent of State GDP by 0.5 per cent. scheme beneficiaries and `20 hike in instance, when Maharashtra wants policy analyst) HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE Sensex ends 81 pts lower; Weak investor sentiment impact mutual funds' NFO financial stocks drag PNS n NEW DELHI Godrej Properties The number of proposals for PNS n MUMBAI from the ongoing nationwide new fund offers (NFOs) filed posts 35% fall in lockdown to prevent the by mutual fund houses with Q4 profit; makes Benchmark Sensex gave up all spread of coronavirus. markets regulator Sebi has its early gains to end 81 points However, the market could- been dwindling since past few record sales lower on Monday, dragged by n't hold the strength during months largely due to the New Delhi: Realty firm Godrej losses in financial stocks as the day as selling pressure was nationwide lockdown and its Properties on Monday lenders beefing up provisions witnessed in heavy index impact on overall investor sen- reported a 35 per cent fall in against COVID-19 risks weighing sectors like financial timent. its consolidated net profit at stoked slippages worry. and bank stocks, erasing Fund houses approached Rs 101.08 crore for the Besides, spiking COVID-19 majority of gains in afternoon Sebi for as many as 11 NFOs quarter ended March on cases in the country and tepid session as COVID-19 related in January, the number fell to higher expenditure. Its net cues from global markets one time provision were seen six in February and further profit stood at Rs 156.66 weighed on investor senti- undercutting the earnings on dropped to just one in March Fund houses approached Sebi for as crore in the year-ago period, ment. the financial companies, he and nil in April. In May so far, many as 11 NFOs in January, the the company said in a After gyrating over 800 added. the figure stands at two, regulatory filing. Total income, points during the day, the 30- Globally, bourses in Hong according to the markets reg- number fell to six in February and however, rose to Rs 1,288.17 share index settled 81.48 Kong and Tokyo ended on a ulator. further dropped to just one in March crore in the fourth quarter of points or 0.26 per cent lower positive note, while this in Since March, draft docu- the last fiscal year from Rs at 31,561.22. Shanghai and Seoul closed ments for only three new and nil in April 1,203.21 crore in the previous Similarly, NSE Nifty fell After gyrating over 800 points during with losses. Stock exchanges schemes have been filed. This year. The Mumbai-based 12.30 points, or 0.13 per cent, in Europe were trading signif- comprises one by Nippon company's net profit rose to to 9,239.20. the day, the 30-share index settled icantly lower in early deals. India MF in March and two by month and the prevailing mar- submitted with the Securities Rs 267.21 crore during the ICICI Bank was the top lag- 81.48 points or 0.26 per cent lower International oil bench- SBI MF in May and interest- ket conditions are not so and Exchange Board of India full 2019-20 financial year gard in the Sensex pack, mark Brent crude futures ingly, all the three are passive encouraging either, which (Sebi). Of these, some of the from Rs 253.15 crore in the cracking over 5 per cent, fol- at 31,561.22 were trading 2.39 per cent funds. "The slowdown in resulted in slowdown in NFO schemes have already been previous year. Meanwhile, the lowed by Kotak Bank, HUL, lower at USD 30.23 per bar- March/April is largely related filing. "In COVID-19 era, there launched after getting regula- total income fell to Rs HDFC, IndusInd Bank, rel. to the lockdown and its impact seems to be uncertainty on the tory clearances. 2,914.59 crore during the last HDFC Bank and Nestle India. sheet -- causing worries on reopening, said Narendra On the currency front, the on overall investor sentiment," survival and continuity of a lot Of these 20 NFOs request fiscal year from Rs 3,221.98 On the other hand, Hero fiscal slippages front. Solanki, Head- Equity rupee slipped 19 paise to said Kaustubh Belapurkar, of industries and business filed with Sebi, a large chunk crore in the 2018-19 financial MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, "Indian market opened on Research (Fundamental), close at 75.73 against the US Director – Manager Research, models. At this point in time, of these offerings are passive year. On operational update, Maruti, TCS and HCL Tech a positive note following glob- Anand Rathi. dollar. Morningstar India. it is not a liquidity crisis but a funds. Patel said passive funds Godrej Properties said that the were among the gainers. al cues as trade-war fears The traders also took note In India, the death toll due Jimmy Patel, MD and CEO, crisis of confidence," Ashika have slowly gaining traction as company's total sales Joining peers, ICICI Bank receded and more countries of Prime Minister Modi's to COVID-19 rose to 2,206 Quantum Mutual Fund said Wealth Advisors Co-Founder such funds do not need min- bookings stood at Rs 5,915 made COVID-19 related pro- announced plans to ease their meeting with chief ministers and the number of cases the industry is grappling with and CEO Amit Jain said. imum assets under manage- crore and 8.80 million sq ft visions of Rs 2,725 crore to lockdown restrictions amid of all states which is expect- climbed to 67,152, according fixed income funds facing So far in 2020, draft docu- ment (AUM) and investor during the last fiscal year. In further strengthen the balance hopes of global economies ed to discuss the plan for exit to the health. redemption pressure last ments for 20 NFOs have been count, Patel said. 2018-19, the sales bookings stood at Rs 5,316 crore and 8.76 million sq ft. The company said this is its Proposed sale highest ever sales bookings in ‘Check applicable rates before dialling a financial year. in Snowman Logistics into online conferencing platforms’ called off PNS n NEW DELHI The telecom regulator on PNS n NEW DELHI Monday asked public to exer- Expect financial HDB Financial cise due caution while joining The proposed sale of entire online conference platforms Services sacks about 40.25 per cent stake of via audio calls by first checking package in 2-3 150 employees Gateway Distriparks in applicable rates for dialling Snowman Logistics to Adani such numbers and their days: Gadkari New Delhi: HDB Financial Logistics has been called off helplines. Services, a non-banking due to repudiation of the The advice by the Telecom PNS n NEW DELHI financial arm of HDFC Group, BSE StAR MF agreement by the acquirer, Regulatory Authority of India has sacked about 150 according to a regulatory fil- (Trai) comes in the wake of Union minister Nitin employees during the ing. Snowman Logistics is the instances where users experi- Gadkari on Monday said lockdown, a development contributes 61 pc of cold chain unit of Gateway enced "bill shocks" after inad- he expects the Centre to which the company said Distriparks Ltd. vertently dialling internation- unveil a financial package involves a minuscule number "The condition for comple- al numbers to get onto online in two-three days, observ- of employees and has nothing industry's net equity tion of transaction by 31 conferencing. ing that the situation "was do with the current economic March 2020 was not met by The regulator said it is also The advice by Tra) comes in the very bad" despite the three- situation. However, many of PNS n NEW DELHI their clients in smooth paper- the acquirer, and the seller aware of cases where the cus- month moratorium on these employees came out on less transactions. has notified the acquirer and tomer care centres of service wake of instances where users loan repayments social media platforms against Mutual funds distributor plat- Overall, the platform the company that the agree- providers are either premium announced by the RBI. the firing while alleging that form BSE StAR MF con- achieved 5.75 crore transac- ment is not in force due to numbers or international num- experienced "bill shocks" The minister for MSME, HDB Financial Services asked tributed Rs 3,806 crore as tions in financial year 2019- repudiation of the agreement bers. and Road Transport and them to resign with immediate net equity inflow in April, 20. The platform registered by the acquirer," Gateway "Obviously, the members of Highways said the gov- effect or face termination. The company left them to fend for which is 61 per cent of the 2.54 lakh new systematic Distriparks said in a BSE fil- public who use such services COVID-19 lockdown, it is al telephone numbers," the ernment stands with the themselves when there is MF industry's total Rs 6,212 investment plans (SIPs) ing. inadvertently may have to pay important to alert them to regulator said. industry but it also needs practically no scope of finding crore, the exchange said on amounting to Rs 60 crore last Last year, Adani Logistics higher rates applicable to pre- check applicable charges for Trai has advised users to to understand the govern- a new job in the middle of the Monday. month. At present, total SIP had said it has signed a defin- mium numbers or interna- dialling such carefully check the terms and ment's limitations. "We are lockdown due to the In 2019-20, the platform book size stands at 39.54 lakh itive agreement to acquire tional numbers which would numbers/helplines of such plat- conditions before using dial-in trying our level best on coronavirus pandemic, the contributed Rs 56,038 crore amounting to Rs 1,180 crore. 40.25 per cent stake in imply application of ISD tar- form or app providers, it said. service provided by online how we can protect every- sacked employees alleged. as net equity inflow, which is BSE StAR MF App (StAR Snowman Logistics from iffs," the telecom sector watch- "It has been brought to the conferencing platforms and be body," Gadkari said, When contacted, HDFC Bank, 66 per cent of the mutual fund MF Mobility) has processed Gateway Distriparks for Rs dog said in a statement. notice of Trai that few con- aware of cost applicable for adding that while Japan the parent company of HDB (MF) industry's net inflow of over 4.47 lakh transactions 296 crore. Considering that a large sumers have experienced bill contacting the customer care and the US governments Financial Services, said those Rs 83,781 crore, the BSE said since its launch in May 2019, number of people have been shocks when they joined online centre of such platforms in have announced mega resorting to Twitter were a set in a statement. amounting to over Rs 3,561 using online conferencing plat- conferencing platforms inad- terms of tariff for voice calls packages, their economies of disgruntled employees who It processed over 63.17 lakh crore. The app was launched forms due to continued vertently dialling internation- and other charges. are bigger than India's. were being watched for their transactions amounting to Rs to help distributors and inde- performances and were 37,200 crore in April despite pendent financial advisors intimated well in advance the nationwide lockdown due register clients on real-time to coronavirus pandemic as it basis and execute paperless Rs 5,000 aid to about the same as also there Most retail businesses reopen in TN were some ethical issues. helped AMCs, members and transactions. construction workers after 47 days, road traffic increases SEA demands ban on refined palm oil imports PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n CHENNAI which are ubiquitous in the State, opened at 6 am in the PNS n NEW DELHI about the need to ban import "With coronavirus driven The Delhi government decid- After being shut for 47 days, morning with several per- of refined palm oil from prospects of job losses looming, ed to provide another finan- private sector firms resumed forming pujas before starting Edible oil trade body SEA on Malaysia and Indonesia at a it is imperative that refined oil cial assistance of Rs 5,000 to work with reduced workforce business. Monday asked the government time when domestic refining imports are totally banned the construction workers in and as many as 34 types of However, only takeaway ser- to ban import of refined palm capacity is lying idle, going forthwith," the SEA said in the the wake of the extended businesses, a chunk of which vices are allowed. oil, fix tariff value on sunflower against the clarion call given by statement. coronavirus lockdown. The are standalone retail shops, Two-wheeler and car sales oil and monitor illegal ship- Prime Minister Narendra Modi The industry currently has decision was taken at a meet- reopened on Monday in non- and service showrooms also ments from Nepal, Bangladesh for 'Make in India'. capacity to refine over 1.5 mil- ing of the Construction containmentzones of Tamil roads saw a consequential resumed work. and Sri Lanka to protect local "It remains a mystery how lion tonnes monthly crude palm Workers' Welfare Board, Nadu and the makeshift increase in most parts of the Retail outlets engaged in processing industry. The Secretary Sudhanshu Pande import licences get issued to oil and supply RBD chaired by Labour Minister Tirumazhisai vegetable market state including rural regions, sales and service of arange of Solvent Extractors Association through video conferencing. some favoured companies Palmolien/refined palm oil to Gopal Rai. There are around became functional here. the State capital and key cities items like motors, mixie, of India (SEA) flagged the In a statement, SEA said it making a mockery of the con- meet the domestic demand, it 40,000 construction work- As a result, vehicular traffic like Coimbatore, Madurai, and grinder and television also issues in a meeting with Food informed the government cept of 'Make in India'. said. ers registered with the board. and movement of people on Tiruchirappalli. The tea stalls, started functioning again. Bajaj Auto Bizongo delivers over 2 lakh PPE Bengaluru airport is ‘best regional airport’ dealerships, PNS n BENGALURU For an 11-year service centres kits to NGOs, healthcare units Bangaluru's Kempegowda old airport, it's a PNS n NEW DELHI The company also supplied International Airport said on reopen these safety kits to private Monday it was voted by cus- remarkable Packaging services provider enterprises, including Swiggy, tomers as the best regional air- achievement, PNS n NEW DELHI Bizongo on Monday said it has BigBasket, Urban Company, port in India & Central Asia for delivered more than two lakh Zomato and Shadowfax , the third time in four years at said MD and CEO Bajaj Auto on Monday said personal protective equipment which continue to provide the 2020 World Airport it has commenced reopen- (PPE) kits across India as part essential services during the Awards. of BIAL, Hari K ing of dealerships and ser- of its contribution in the fight lockdown, he said. For an 11-year old airport, Marar vice centres in various parts against coronavirus pandem- Bizongo has also set up a it's a remarkable achievement, of the country following ic. dedicated taskforce to work said MD and CEO of BIAL relaxation in guidelines by These PPEs were distributed round the clock through an (Bangalore International questionnaires completed by the government for the third in 5,500 localities, servicing online control room to map Airport Limited), Hari K over 100 nationalities of air- phase of lockdown till May 127 organisations spread in 57 demand and supply of PPE kits Marar. port customers during the 17. The reopening began on urban and rural centres across and other essentials using its "This award reaffirms our lenges, this award has rejuve- They are regarded as the six-month survey period. May 4 with the dealerships the country. The recipients of Foundation, Piramal Swasthya, proprietary digital supply commitment to provide a nated the morale of the team quality benchmark for the The survey evaluated the taking permission from the kits include public and pri- Foundation for Ecological chain services, he added. world-class experience for our at BLR Airport," Marar added. world airport industry, assess- customer experience across respective local authorities. vate healthcare service Security, Christian Medical In the meantime, Agarwal travelers at BLR Airport with According to the statement, ing customer service and facil- airport service and product All the touch points are fol- providers, NGOs and private Association of India to ensure said, "Bizongo continues to a slew of pioneering technol- the World Airport Awards are ities across over 550 airports. key performance indicators lowing mandated protocols sector organisations, Bizongo the critical PPE kits reached a supply packaging material to ogy and sustainability initia- the most prestigious accolades The survey and awards are (from check-in, arrivals, trans- to ensure the safety of cus- said in a statement. larger number of people at the all the essential goods suppli- tives," he was quoted as saying for the airport industry, voted independent of any airport fers, shopping, security and tomers and dealer staff, "Bizongo worked with forefront of fighting COVID- ers, including e-com, pharma, in a BIAL statement. by customers in the largest, control or input, it added. immigration through to Bajaj Auto said in a state- NGOs like HT Parekh 19," its COO Sachin Agarwal diagnostic labs, dairy and food "At a time like this, when our annual global airport customer The Awards are based on departure at the gate), BIAL ment. Foundation, ATE Chandra said. services companies". industry is facing such chal- satisfaction survey. the World Airport Survey said. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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Too familiar with the Fighting body-shaming pregnant-body-shamed phenomenon, Priyanka Malik, a software engineer and social media influencer forgot how to love herself during her WITH SELF-LOVE pregnancy. She speaks to The Pioneer's SHIKHA ELL US But one fine day I decid- CAN YOU TAKE US realise that you are more DUGGAL expressing ABOUT YOUR ed, it’s time for me to get THROUGH YOUR than your body. You have JOURNEY: fit! I began with a proper BODY-SHAMING CASE humour, creativity, love; how her breasts, belly, and T I was always diet plan with the help of a PHASE? work on that instead. obsessed with dietician and hit the gym. Everyone is aware of my Spend time exfoliating, take the weighing It has now become my part-time social media time to be with your body. butt aren’t up for passing scale machine. From trying lifestyle. influencing business of Appreciate your beauty at crash diets, cardio to yo-yo being counted as one of the all times, compliment your- ruthless comments dieting, I had tried it all. In prominent mom bloggers, self, practice self-control 2018, I received the best but this gigantic online because ultimately what news of my life: that I was presence comes with a cost. matters is that you are an pregnant. But I never knew ‘Moti’, ‘Fatso’, etc. were incredible soul. it would take a sudden toll Everyone is aware of my some of the regular body has faced it. For on my body. It brought me social media influencing remarks I’d receive from HOW IMPORTANT IS WHAT DO YOU THINK example, there the tiniest down to hating myself for a business, but this gigantic trolls. But did it shake me? SELF-COMPASSION? ABOUT THE INCREASE flaw in a celebrity’s body while due to the heavy No, because they don’t Every journey you IN BODY SHAMING and boom, you’re on the bloating, ‘ugliness’ and my online presence comes know the journey I had embark upon, search for INCIDENTS ACROSS front page where your body growing from all with a cost. ‘Moti’, ‘Fatso’, lived. I urge everyone to your true identity. It all THE COUNTRY? weight fluctuations are sides. I lost my confidence, etc. were some of the stop indulging in useless may sound very philosoph- Accessible and affordable being discussed. Online my ability to think rational- comparisons and not inter- ical at the beginning but if internet is aiding a lot of trolls are more hideous and ly, worst of all, I couldn’t regular remarks I’d receive nalise such kind of situa- there’s a lack of self-com- this. It’s giving power to harmful, but my hearty love my child as much I from trolls. But did it tions. passion, I don’t think you faceless cowards who have request to these persistent should have. Self-love was- shake me? No, because will be able to transfer any fun at our costs. They try trolls is that every fat n’t a concept in my life at WHAT ARE YOUR REC- love to anybody else either. to target us, act as nasty as man/woman is extremely all. I would get frequent they don’t know the OMMENDATIONS FOR Prioritise your mental they can, behave with less ‘normal’. Stop this silent backaches, my clothes did- journey I had lived. I urge BODY ACCEPTANCE? health too, there’s no need or no empathy. There are discrimination. n’t fit me anymore, there everyone to stop indulging Weight is just a number, for you to pressurise your- judgemental eyes every- was mental trauma and it all starts in the mind. self under false weight where, from a common So, remember to ‘Eat what not! in useless comparisons Cultivate compassion, gain/loss issues. man to a celebrity, every- keto, not your feelings!’ and not internalise such kind of situations

Abhinaya National Wash away the Theatre Festival held it's first ever festival online show for Corona blues theatre lovers Here are some tips to disinfect your clothes, which recently to could be the biggest carriers of germs erms could be r Use chemical disinfec- time of spin during every engage them in anywhere — on tants wash cycle. If not, always the art, finds the surfaces, in If the material is not run your washing machine G the air and resistant to high tempera- with a cleaner to remove around us. Every tures, chemical disinfectants any contaminants after V SATEESH time people can be used. Soak and disin- every few washes. cough, sneeze, shake hands, fect the clothes with chlo- REDDY touch or spit, it is likely for rine containing bleach. 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Theatre allergen-free, etc. inner walls of the tub at the behalf of Whirlpool, India.) pandemic mak- ducting various theatre festi- would come when we’d have lovers have no choice but to ing lives stressful vals at Ravindra Bharati to telecast plays through stay home during the lock- W for people every year. online platforms. Theatre is down and our online festival around the globe, Theatre is always known always known for artistes’ helped them witness various there is no scope for live performances in live performance and imme- plays. Till date, through for people to watch movies front of a live audience. For diate feedback from the Abhinaya, we have conduct- in theatres. Many are also the first time, Abhinaya audience. I have received ed more than 50 national choosing OTT platforms as Srinivas, founder of the many requests from theatre theatre festivals all over the an alternative during thear Abhinaya National Theatre lovers of various states of country but this is our first tough times. Festival, has recently con- India about the festival. I time streaming it online.” Theatre is meant to Hyderabad is known for ducted the first ever online always record my plays When asked if it would be watched live. It many theatre groups per- national theatre festival for wherever I stage them. For make sense to conduct forming in the city, coming theatre lovers. He telecasted this festival, I telecasted online festivals post lock- gives you great joy in from various states. Every three plays including plays in three different lan- down, he shares, “Theatre is when you watch it in person. weekend, at least four to five Gandhi Jayanti, Bade Sab guage including Kannada, meant to be watched live. Changing it to online view- plays are staged at various Purana and Who Are We? Malayalam and Manipuri.” The atmosphere gives you cultural venues in the city. from May 6 to May 8. He About the audience’s great joy when you watch it ership will disappoint artistes. Due to the Corona crisis, all sent online links including response, he adds, “We have in person. Changing it to After the lockdown ends, we cultural venues have been in YouTube, Facebook and received tremendous online viewership will will conduct a national level March as per orders from other platforms to theatre response for the online the- disappoint artistes. After the the government orders. fraternity and asked their atre festival. We have more lockdown ends, we will theatre festival as soon as Since the very formation of feedback. than 8,000 followers on our conduct a national level possible. the state, the Telangana gov- Speaking to The Pioneer, FB page and many called us theatre festival as soon as ernment has been encourag- Abhinaya Srinivas says, “I after the festival and appre- possible.” ABHINAYA SRINIVAS 10

Hyderabad Tuesday May 12 2020 what’s brewing? A reinvented version of travel: SHOBA MOHAN ospitality is one of their own countries. outbound, the summers assume that changes might and design always keeps the worst hit The following months which are their key months be inculcated steadily into preservation in perspective. The tourism sector might experience industries due to might be tough for the are completely wiped out so practice. To be energy efficient a huge shift post Covid-19 in terms H the Coronavirus industry with no definite you the loses can be upwards Domestic travel might be hotels, retreats and lodges of both policy as well as operational crisis. With no vision of a recovery. We are of 40 percent. the first to begin that should keep the ratio of land to keys relief package all in the wait and watch Since the impact to the eventually be followed by generous and usually stick to practices. We can expect to witness a offered by the government to mode. The amazing surge in traveller is yet to be gauged international travel so build- 10-15 rooms or cottages is reinvented version of travel, not to ease the burden out, big knowledge sessions on zoom and how they will behave ing an awareness around vast acreage. Any ‘green’ hotel imply that the morning after the chains might withstand the and chats has ensured an post the lockdown is not an domestic travel and popular- worth its name will have best onslaught, boutique proper- engagement like never easy answer. There will be ising it especially through practises for safe and hygien- lockdown people would wake up ties have an uphill task. before. real fear for health and social media could be a ic garbage disposal, water transformed but one can assume that IANSlife spoke to Ms While on the reset it is hygiene, confidence levels widely adopted practice. We conservation, train the com- changes might be inculcated steadily Shoba Mohan, founder of time to rethink our business- are very low and we may see can also expect health and munity and optimise hygiene into practice. RARE India for her opinion es and bring Sustainability this last till over January. hygiene practices to scale up protocol. Also being non- on the current situation and and responsible tourism into across the sector. tourist destination hotels they — SHOBA MOHAN, an expert outlook on the focus to run travel as a busi- How will the tourism sector tend to be pristine and in and FOUNDER OF RARE INDIA times to come. RARE India ness that places the planet get impacted this year if With a focus on the envi- around green zones. is an advocate of small, pri- and the community before countries worldwide con- ronment, will green proper- vate, concept hotels which profits. tinue to seal borders and ties which focus on sustain- continues to celebrate a com- air travel remains suspend- ability have an edge in the munity of small, private and What is the negative impact ed? ‘new normal’ world of trav- intimate non-hotels. to hospitality, starting el? around March 15, 2020 MOHAN: The tourism sec- Do you agree that hospitali- through June, and even tor might experience a huge MOHAN: Most certainly, as ty is one of the hardest hit longer if the situation pre- shift post Covid-19 in terms one of the key factors for the sectors of the COVID-19 vails? of both policy as well as RARE hotels which work crisis? operational practices. We towards being a sustainable MOHAN: In terms of finan- can expect to witness a rein- hotel and destination is to MOHAN: There is no deny- cial value, if the next full vented version of travel, not retain the integrity of the ing the fact that tourism is fledges season revives by Oct to imply that the morning destination by maintaining one of the first and the of 2020, we could be looking after the lockdown people its green covers, many times major casualties following at losses on the current would wake up trans- you will see that trees are not the Covid-19 pandemic. books for the inbound to be formed but cut during construction, and The lockdown has limited close to 20-25 percent. The one can the architec- access and has held people Domestic and ture within their homes and the

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Hyderabad Tuesday May 12 2020 tollywood LOSER IS ABOUT LIFE AND HOPE: DIRECTOR ABHILASH As the recently released trailer A film on modern indicates, three day relationships stories dot the show, which eaturing fairly an arrange marriage. The new faces story is told in an emotion- premiers on Madhav al fashion. The screenplay ZEE5 F Chilukuri, and music will be the big later this Spandana Palli, highlights of the film,” he Rajat Raghav said. week, finds and Swetha Varma in the A joint production ven- lead roles, Mad, which mir- ture between T Venugopal rors today’s relationships, is Reddy, B Krishna Reddy NAGARAJ in the final phase of post- and friends, the film’s production. Director music has been composed GOUD Lakshman Meneni says that by Mohith Rahmaniac who lives around him inspired learnt the ropes of music fter an impressive him to pen the story. “The from Rahman’s music debut with the film focuses on the events school. The makers are thriller Ekkadiki Ee that transpire in a live-in hopeful that a sufi song A Parugu, which THE DIRECTOR relationship couple and a crooned by Kailash Kher went into two sea- TOOK THE HELP OF couple who have preferred will be another attraction. sons last year, script to be green-lit but all it dream. The latter is set in the least three months to get their Indian to have interned with director Abhilash Reddy land- took for Loser to get a stamp of Old City of ’90s. The third MANY SPORTS respective games right. “Annie Hans Zimmer. He was a part ed his second assignment, approval was a month. Actors story is of Suri Yadav trained under coach Dev for of Zimmer’s music troupe that Loser, with Annapurna who have been narrated it as (Priyadarshi), a state-level 10 PERSONALITIES TO three months in badminton, composed music for Dunkirk. Studios. Interestingly, the well gave their immediate meters air rifle player who is HELP PRESENT THE while Shashank put in three Sriram is now doing music for Sonu Sood arranges prominent studio houses his nod,” Abhilash beams in a picked for the nationals but months to be a fast bowler. He US shows based out of Iceland. Alma mater Annapurna conversation with The Pioneer. needs Rs 4 lakh to buy his own THREE DIFFERENT even had to grow his hair and His sound for our show would College of Film and Media — As the recently released trail- rifle. It is set in Hyderabad of SPORTS IN THEIR later put on 10 kilos for mid- be different as the instruments bus transport for from where he has a master’s er indicates, three stories dot 2007. “Back then, air rifle play- dle-age portions. Neelakanta, that he employed are different degree in filmmaking. the show, which premiers on ers didn’t get the assistance of PUREST FORM who is a formal national air to the instruments that our “Supriya ma’am liked the story ZEE5 later this week. While the government because it was rifle player, trained Priyadarshi musicians use generally,” he of Loser, post which the next one narrates the story of ’80s considered a rich man’s game. in the game. Every day after exults. migrant workers stop was to pitch it to Zee5 fast-bowler Wilson (played by Suri is on the brink of giving it winter and Suri’s during sum- his other shoots, the actor Next up, Abhilash wants to fter acquiring all facing this global health think-tank. They too endorsed Shashank), a Ranji player, who up when ‘losers’ Wilson and mer. To get a distinct look for would spend three hours with graduate to feature films. Dis- permissions from calamity, every Indian it. Generally, it takes six to couldn’t go the long distance, Ruby help him with the money. the three seasons, a certain Neelakanta to get his game cussions to this end have start- the Maharashtra deserves to be with their seven months for a web show’s the other tells the story of Ruby He eventually ends up winning budget was needed. Luckily, right. The busy actor he is, he ed sometime back and he is and Karnataka families and dear ones. I’ve (Annie), who after convincing the game but what does he lose because of Annapurna, I got a prepped for the part for three keen on making a love story. A governments, taken official permissions his orthodox Muslim father to in the process forms a key seg- budget that I quoted. We used continuous months, beginning And as far as his favourite actor Sonu Sood from the Maharashtra and let her play ment of the story,” the director black and white tone for with breathing exercises to filmmakers are concerned, he has arranged but transport Karnataka Governments to bad- explains, adding that one of his Wilson’s portions, magenta for focusing, aiming and getting looks up to SS Rajamouli from for stranded migrant work- help these migrants reach minton, friend’s lives was the source of Ruby’s portions and we went the right body postures,” the Telugu cinema. “There is a ers amid the COVID-19 home in about ten buses,” is inspiration for the story. “He digital for Suri’s episodes,” the director notes. strong emotion that runs in all pandemic. said Sonu. forced was an air-rifle shooter but director informs. The director is proud of the his films, which I like the Sonu has organised multi- “The Maharashtra govern- to give faced a lot of financial hurdles The director took the help fact that 80 per cent of the most. In fact, I made an indie ple bus services. On ment officials were very help- up on in the game. It triggered me to of many sports personalities to technicians who worked on film called Yedartham many Monday, buses left from ful in terms of organising the her pen Loser. The show talks help present the three different the show are his friends from years ago with the help of Thane, Maharashtra to paperwork and a special about life and hope.” sports in their purest form. his Alma mater. “From direc- crowd-funding. Rajamouli Gulbarga, Karnataka. The mention to the Karnataka With a story of this span, One, Sunil, helped him with tor of cinematography to edi- garu was the first person to actor also vis- government for welcoming the budgets generally turn out the look of cricket grounds tor, most of them are my class- have donated to the film after ited the bus the migrants back home. It to be problematic, especially back then. Chandra, an ex- mates. The music has been seeing its teaser. From terminals was really moving for me to for shows that don’t feature A- Ranji player of AP, helped him composed by Sriram, who I Hollywood, I admire David to bid the watch these migrants walk- listers but Abhilash admits to to understand the conflicts know while I was making Fincher’s work. Despite belting workers ing on roads including the be lucky on this front. that cricketers went through short films during my gradua- out thrillers mostly, his films goodbye. little kids and old parents. I “Wilson’s story unfolds during back in the day. Prep-wise, all tion. He studied masters in always possessed great drama,” “I shall continue doing the rainy season, Ruby’s during the actors needed to allot at music in the US. He is the first he signs off. strongly same for other states as well believe to the best of my abilities,” he that in the shared. current Apart from this, Sonu Vignesh Shivan hints times recently donated over when 1,500 PPE kits to doc- we tors across Punjab. at planning family are He has also offered hi hotel in Juhu as residential facility with Nayantara for frontline work- lthough with his lady love. ers. Nayantara and Besides wishing his own A Vignesh Sivan mother and Nayan’s have barely spo- mother on Sunday, ken about their Vignesh shared a pic- relationship in pub- ture of the actress lic, the latter’s social holding a tiny tot. In media posts have the caption he wrote, always given away “Happy Mother’s Day the fact they both to the mother of the are head over heels child in the hands of in love. And his latest the mother of my post — on Mother’s future children...” The day Sunday — seems to caption was enough for be a clear pointer that he fans to star speculating is planning to start a family about their marriage plans in the com- ments. Wishing Nayan’s mother, Vignesh shared a series of PICS FROM DIL RAJU’S WEDDING photos with a cap- tion stating, “Happy ere are some pictures from leading producer Dil Raju’s marriage to Tejaswini aka Mother’s Day to you Vygha Reddy in Nizamabad on Sunday evening. A low-key ceremony, it was Mrs Kurian... you’ve Hattended only by the families of both sides. This is the producer’s second done a good job bringing up such a marriage. His first wife Anitha passed away to a heart ailment three years ago. The 29- beautiful child We year-old Tejaswini is said to be the daughter of Raju’s family friend from Nizamabad. love you sooo much amma thank u ammuuuu”. Uppena’s song receives 50 MILLION VIEWS ne of the biggest attract more attention. eagerly awaited as it marks chartbusters of Rendered in a qawwali the acting debut of megas- the year, Nee style by composer Devi Sri tar Chiranjeevi’s nephew O kallu neeli samu- Prasad, with singer Javed Vaisshnav Tej. Buchi Babu dram, from Ali breathing life into it Sana, who has been long- Uppena, has with his soulful voice, the time assistant of Sukumar, received 50 million views song has found patronage has turned director with and is counting. While the from people cutting across the flick, a rustic love film’s release has been age groups. The lyrics were story. Mythri Movie postponed indefinitely due penned by Shreemani and Makers and Sukumar to lockdown, the song Raqueeb Alam. Writings have jointly pro- though continued to The film’s release is duced it. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MAY 12, 2020 sport 12

Challenge is to pick-up India should tour Aus, says Gambhir from where I left: Shakib IANS n DHAKA PTI n MUMBAI Dhoni was an unbiased captain: RP angladesh all-rounder ormer India opener BShakib Al Hasan said it Gautam Gambhir feels the NEW DELHI: “M S Dhoni is what directly sent to play domestic will be challenging for him to FBCCI should behave like a he is because of his unbiased cricket. Sometimes, people tend pick-up the game from where statesman amid the current cri- opinions,” said former India to stay with the team even if he left off when he finally sis and he would have a lot more player R P Singh, recalling a their performance dips and get returns to the field after serv- respect for the richest cricket selection controversy in 2008 good quality practice. The ing his suspension. body if the national team tours when the pacer lost his place in moment you go to domestic Shakib was banned from Australia later this year. the team to Irfan Pathan. cricket, you won’t get that qual- all forms of the game for two Gambhir was reacting to A media report in 2008 had ity competition.” years, one year of that sus- BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal’s claimed that Dhoni wanted RP He said Dhoni was a fair pended, in October 2019 for statement that if required, the Singh instead of Pathan for a captain and their friendship breaching ICC’s Anti-corrup- Indian team could go into quar- part of the home ODI series never affected the wicketkeep- tion Code. antine upon their arrival Down against England. Without er batsman’s decisions for the He can finally return to Under for the scheduled tour in acknowledging the claims of the team. the game on October 29 this the Australian summer. report, the then Indian captain “We (Dhoni and I) had a year and according to Shakib, However, the need for two had called the selection meet- discussion about where I could the biggest challenge for him weeks quarantine will only arise ing leak as “disgusting and dis- improve, what I can do to get will be to reach the lofty stan- if the preceding T20 World Cup respectful”. better. I know MS Dhoni. dards he had set for himself doesn’t take place in Australia. Looking back at that inci- Friendship is a different thing, before the enforced break. Shakib Al Hasan hugs teammate after “Good on BCCI, fabulous. dent and his career of 14 Tests, but leading the country is dif- Shakib was at his absolute taking wicket during 2019 World Cup Good on them. This is a very 58 ODIs and 10 T20s, RP Singh ferent altogether. At that best in the 2019 World Cup as very positive sign, because I said he had no hard feelings moment, I think he pushed the he slammed 606 runs in 8 Shakib was suspended for think they are looking at a far over his axing. ones who he thought were bet- innings and also picked up 11 failing to report corrupt bigger picture, that it will change “I don’t think I was affect- ter. I think he pushed people wickets. He slammed two cen- approaches and he said one the mood of the entire country ed by the leak. The England whom he thought would follow turies and five half-centuries has to sometimes pay for as well. series we are talking about, I the plans better. during the group stage but being ignorant. He also “It is not only about winning didn’t get a wicket in Indore. “This is why MS Dhoni is failed to power the team into revealed his mental health series in Australia, which is very Obviously people think they MS Dhoni today. His unbiased the knockouts. took a beating during his very important. But it will change will get 2 or 3 more chances. But opinions on cricket and deci- “First of all, I want to time way from the game. the mood of both the countries it was not meant to be. Some get sion making. I didn’t play as return to the game. I will “I have realized that there as well, not only India, but prob- Indian captain Virat Kohli reacts during India’s tour of Australia in 2018-19 cricket.com.au/Twitter 5 chances, some get 10 chances much as I should have because return to the game after 4-5 are certain things that you just ably for Australia as well,” the lucky ones,” the 34-year-old, maybe my speed dipped and months,” Shakib was quoted as cannot take lightly due to Gambhir said on Star Sports they need to look at a bigger pic- dethroned India to be the num- known for his straight talk. whose last game for India came my swing dipped. Everything saying by DW Bangla as per ignorance and probably that is show Cricket Connected. ture as well and that is what ber one side. India slipped to the Questioning Australia’s rise in 2011, told Sports Tak. else is secondary. If I had Cricbuzz. the biggest lesson I learnt India are scheduled to play probably they have done. third spot. to the top, Gambhir said the “But many times it has improved then, I would have “No other decision will be during this time,” Shakib said. four Tests Down Under and if “If India look to tour “No, I am not surprised, team was particularly pathetic in happened to me, whenever my played more. But I am happy taken before that. The biggest “It is very difficult time for the tour doesn’t take place, Australia, I have got a lot of because I don’t believe in all these sub-continent conditions. performance dipped, I was with whatever I achieved.” PTI challenge is to be able to start me because at the back of the Cricket Australia could lose as respect then for BCCI…,” added rankings, points system, proba- “If you have to see from the again from where I had mind you always think that I much as 300 million A$. the southpaw. bly the worst was the points sys- overall impact point of view, yes South Africa, they won a Test front you have you given stopped, that is what I’m am not playing or not being “And then you have got to be The 38-year-old Gambhir, tem what was there in World Test India has lost a Test series away match in England and probably Australia the number one Test expecting from myself. able to play. statesman as well, when BCCI, who played 58 Tests and 147 Championship, you get same from home, they have won in not many other countries have ranking, because they have been “Wish I can start from For me making sure that they are probably the richest ODIS, also took a jibe at world points if you win a Test match Australia, but they have been the done that. pathetic away from home, espe- where I ended up. That is the I am not depressed is extreme- board and probably the most body ICC on the recent Test away from home, that’s ridicu- most competitive side, hands “....Because Australia, I have cially in sub-continent…,” signed challenge for me, nothing ly important as I am locked powerful board in the world, so rankings, where Australia lous…,” said Gambhir, who is down, they won a Test match in serious serious doubts, on what off Gambhir. else,” he added. down in my house.” Pak could play more Rauf credits Maxi for Kohli in Cook’s list of 5 all-time greats Tests in tour of Eng “I was part of an MCC meteoric rise in BBL team that played West Indies PTI n KARACHI England in July and limiting the IANS n LAHORE whom he shared the at Arundel in the first match venues for the matches and play- dressing room in the of their 2004 tour,” Cook akistan might play more Test ing before empty stadiums. akistan pacer Haris BBL last term. He spoke said. Pmatches during their tour of PCB CEO Wasim Khan con- PRauf heaped praise about the things that “We had a decent bowl- England if it goes ahead as firmed the video conference but on Melbourne Stars’ Steyn taught him during ing attack — Simon Jones, scheduled in July after the said so far, the ECB has not spo- skipper Glenn Maxwell their brief stint togeth- Matthew Hoggard and Min Windies pulled out of an assign- ken to them on increasing the and stated the er and how it helped Patel, all of whom were ment there in June owing to the number of matches on the tour Australian helped in him better his game. England players. Covid-19 pandemic. which is scheduled between July building his confidence “Dale Steyn has “Brian Lara scored a cen- The Pakistan Cricket Board and September. that eventually led to the been my role model tury between Lunch and Tea and the England Cricket Board “Things will be clear after the pacer shining in the last ever since I started to which made me realise I was officials are due to have a video meeting but whatever decision edition of the Big Bash play cricket and to be in witnessing another level of Real return to training conference on May 18 to discuss we take we will consult our cap- League (BBL). the same team as him at LONDON: Former England batsmanship altogether. It how they should proceed with tains and head coaches before He revealed that the BBL was absolutely captain Alastair Cook has was genius at work,” he MADRID: Real Madrid’s players returned to work at the the tour given the situation giving any confirmation,” Khan Maxwell went out of Haris Rauf in action during BBL thrilling,” Rauf said. included current India skip- added. club’s training ground on Monday ahead of the planned because of the pandemic. said. the way to support him ordinary confidence in “I was very happy to per Virat Kohli in his list of Apart from Kohli, the resumption of La Liga next month. “At present we have to play The PCB has so far kept right through the course my ability to bowl and meet him, and I can tell batsmen who came close to other players who found spot After finding no positive cases from tests for coro- three Tests and three T20Is but mum on the chances of the of the tournament and used me where I was of you that he is a wonder- matching genius of legendary in Cook’s list were Ricky navirus last week, Madrid players arrived at Valdebebas the number of Tests could be series taking place in England that led to him picking most use to the team. ful teacher. He gave me West Indies batter Brian Lara. Ponting, Jacques Kallis and to train for the first time in two months. increased and the tour could start because of the Covid-19 situa- 20 wickets in his maid- “He went out of his tips in the nets and gave Lara, who is the only Kumar Sangakkara. Madrid were one of the first clubs to go into quar- a bit early in July,” a PCB source tion. en BBL campaign. way to support me me a lot of advice about batsman to score 400 in a Test According to the former antine after a basketball player tested positive for coro- said. But with the British “I feel that coach whilst we were on the how to go about my inning, had retired after scor- left-handed England opener, navirus on March 12, the same day La Liga suspend- The source said that the Government announcement to David Hussey and cap- field and for my part, I game and what attitude ing 11,953 runs in 131 Tests Kohli finds a spot in the list ed all competitive fixtures. ECB could offer to organise a ease the lockdown in the coun- tain Glenn Maxwell’s repaid him by bowling to adopt. and 10,505 runs in 299 ODIs. because of his sheer ability to But after almost nine weeks training at home, four or five Test series against try, it appears Pakistan could be confidence in my abili- to the plan and to the “In particular, he During a Q&A session score runs freely across for- Zinedine Zidane’s players initiated the first phase of Pakistan if the West Indies tour touring on schedule. ties was the key factor in fields he set for me,” he told me about the with the Sunday Times, Cook mats. La Liga’s training programme, that includes players didn’t go ahead. Pakistan is also scheduled to my excellent perfor- added. aggression that I need to recalled a 2004 tour game “Now you would have to working individually, with a maximum of six on a pitch Issues that are likely to be play an ODI series against Ireland mances in the BBL,” Rauf also spoke have as a fast bowler and where the legendary West put Virat Kohli in that group, at once. discussed in the May 18 meet are while in UK but that series could Rauf was quoted as say- about his admiration since then I have tried to Indies batsman had scored a especially for his ability to “Divided into two rotations and on various a quarantine period for Pakistani be rescheduled and also be held ing by PakPassion.net. for South Africa speed- adopt that attitude for century in a session to leave score so freely in all three for- pitches, Real Madrid footballers carried out their first players when they arrive in in England. “Maxwell had extra- ster Dale Steyn, with myself,” he added. him awestruck. mats,” Cook said. IANS individual exercises with and without the ball,” the club said in a statement, with several photographs of the players in action. Eden Hazard was among those pictured running, Ministry grants recognition the Belgian returning after undergoing surgery on his Sania wins Fed Cup Heart Award right foot in the United States on March 5. to 54 NSFs till Sep 2020 Thibaut Courtois, Gareth Bale and Marcelo were also training alone while Zidane wore a mask as he PTI n NEW DELHI gave out instructions. Donates prize money to CM’s Relief Fund Madrid preferred to wait until Monday to begin he Sports Ministry on Monday granted total 16,985 cast for this year’s three to all my fans and thank everyone for vot- women’s doubles title at Hobart training again, after other clubs like Barcelona, Sevilla Trecognition to 54 national federations till regional Group I nominees. ing for me. I hope to bring more laurels International alongside Nadiia Kichenok. and Villarreal resumed on Friday. September this year, leaving out the govern- The Fed Cup Heart Award winners to the country in the future,” she said in Former world number one in dou- Barcelona are two points ahead of Real Madrid at ing bodies of archery, golf, gymnastics and were determined via online voting by fans a statement issued by the All India Tennis bles and six-time Grand Slam champi- the top of the table. paralympics among others. which went on for a week starting from Association (AITA). on Sania beat Indonesia’s 16-year-old La Liga’s plan is for players to progress through a In the revised list, the ministry granted May 1. Sania made a comeback to Fed Cup Priska Madelyn Nugroho for the award staggered schedule that will see them train alone, in fresh recognition to the All India Carrom NEW DELHI: Tennis ace Sania Mirza on Sania’s vote share of over 60 per cent after four years and helped India quali- in Asia/Oceania regional category. small groups and then finally in larger team sessions. Federation. Monday became the first Indian to win of the total votes is a testimony to the fy for the play-offs for the first time in The winners from each category The league’s president Javier Tebas told Movistar The Paralympic Committee of India the Fed Cup Heart Award for her success- global popularity of the Indian star at the history. received $2000 as prize money, which the on Sunday night he hopes games might be able to (PCI), Rowing Federation of India (RFI) and ful return to the court post motherhood. Fed Cup competition. After giving birth to her son, Izhaan 33-year-old Hyderabadi decided to restart behind closed doors on June 12. School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Sania won the award for “It’s an honour to win the Fed Cup in October 2018, Sania returned to the donate to the Chief Minister’s Relief Tebas said the remaining 11 rounds of La Liga were the ones denied affiliation. Asia/Oceania zone after securing a Heart Award as the first Indian. I dedi- court in January this year and instantly Fund to fight against the Covid-19 matches would be played over 35 days, with fixtures While the PCI initially found a place in whopping 10,000 plus votes out of the cate this award to the entire country and achieved success by clinching the pandemic. PTI on every day over that period. AFP the 2019 annual recognition list, it was de- recognised by the ministry in September last year for violating the National Sports Code. PCI Secretary General Gursharan Singh Have more tourneys at one venue: Gopi to BWF said that the PCI could not submit some Pique pessimistic over important documents to the sports ministry NEW DELHI: India’s national bad- countries then it is again risking ent places, just lock the players in due to the lockdown and that was why it was minton coach Pullela Gopichand players,” Gopichand said. one place for three weeks. not given recognition. wants BWF to come up with “rad- Shuttlers travel almost every “Instead of doing the tourna- Just like PCI, the RFI and the Sushil Davis Cup finals ical” solutions to restart the sport week to a new tournament during ments say Indonesia, Malaysia and Kumar-led SGFI too were part of 2019 list AFP n BARCELONA Movistar television. smoothly in a post Covid-19 the badminton season. Gopichand Singapore in three different places, but were de-recognised earlier this year for “I would say I am a bit pes- world, suggesting that conducting said this should change. do it in one place,” he said. violating the 2011 National Sports Code and arcelona football star Gerard Pique simistic, because a Davis Cup without more tournaments at a single “I would say, planning of the Indonesia, Malaysia and mismanagement respectively. Bon Sunday said he was “pessimistic” fans is difficult. venue could be the way forward. tournaments has to be such that Singapore were scheduled to host The ministry also continued to deny that the Davis Cup Finals, which his “I think that nobody at the The coronavirus outbreak, players can actually stay at one three crucial Olympic qualifiers recognition to the Archery Association of company finances, would be held in moment has the certainty that we can which has so far infected over 41 place and play more number of along with India before all the India (AAI), the Indian Golf Union (IGU), Madrid this year. put fans in or if it will have to be behind lakh people worldwide, forced the tournaments. It could be the next events had to be suspended. the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) Pique’s Kosmos investment group closed doors. As the days go by, I sup- Badminton World Federation to normal,” he said. “You give men’s singles to one and the Taekwondo Federation of India. has a 25-year deal worth $3 billion with pose we will have a little more clarity.” suspend all events, including the There is speculation that the country, give women’s singles to While recognition to NSFs is usually the International Tennis Federation. Spain, one of the worst-affected Olympic qualifiers, till end of July. sport might initially return with- one country and doubles to one annual, this time the ministry has decided However, he believes that the countries by the pandemic, started “BWF should talk to health out fans in the wake of the glob- country. So parallelly three tour- to offer it only till September this year, November 23-29 finals in the a four-phase plan last week to relax people and revise the format al health crisis. nament can happen. In this way, prompting questions from the Indian Spanish capital could fall victim to the strict confinement rules applied itself, the tournament structure Gopichand believes one way players will not have to travel so Olympic Association (IOA) president the coronavirus. since mid-March. itself and do whatever is required,” of going about things is to segre- much, they can be quarantined,” Narinder Batra. “There is a In the more advanced Gopichand said. besides asking for fresh slots from gate the players on the basis of he said. “Why September 2020 and why not till lot of uncertain- phases of the plan, a maximum “My view is if something respective countries, including their respective formats — men’s “If it is a draw of 32, it is only December 2020,” Batra questioned. ty, we try to be of 400 people will be allowed radical needs to be done, then let’s India, to conduct the suspended singles, women’s singles and dou- 16 matches per day. We can oper- Sports Ministry officials did not imme- aware of what to attend open-air events and do it and let’s go ahead with the Olympic qualifiers. bles — and then conducting tour- ate just two courts maximum, so diately respond to calls for an explanation on the Government just 50 if they are held sport,” he said. “My concern is that, you are naments in three different coun- that you don’t have to mix with the matter. says regarding indoors. In a bid to salvage the inter- trying to shift the dates, probably tries simultaneously. many players. Ministry’s recognition is of great signif- sports and to Spain won the first edi- national circuit, the governing there needs to be a change in “If there are no spectators, and “So basically, if you really have icance to small NSFs as they mostly depend whether we can put tion of the new-look Davis body had postponed important thinking. If the same thing con- it is a TV and internet sport then to move, you probably have to on the Government’s yearly funding to spectators inside the Caja Cup in 2019, beating Canada 2- events such as the Thomas and tinues, and the whole entourage how does it matter whether you look at a radical change in format,” manage their day-to-day expenses. Magica,” Pique told 0 in the final in Madrid. Uber Cup Final (October 3-11), is travelling again to different are conducting it in three differ- he explained. PTI