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     decide on including Bharat used during public health reached the Northeastern Biotech’s Covaxin in the emer- emergencies. region of the country also with gency use list (EUL). Sources “There is a process to be Tripura, for the first time, The UP Law Commission said once the decision is taken, followed for EUL and pre- reporting 138 cases.    chairman said the new Bill has it will boost the export status of qualification of vaccines under At least 90 per cent of     R provisions to debar people who the Hyderabad-based pharma which a company has to com- samples in Tripura that were have more than two children maker and make it eligible for plete phase 3 trials and submit sent for genome sequencing    from benefitting Government “green passport.” the whole data to the regulatory have been found to be con- schemes. WHO chief scientist department of WHO which is taining Delta Plus variant, offi-    “If somebody doesn’t fol- Soumya Swaminathan has said examined by an expert advi- cial said. low this policy, they won’t be the global body is reviewing sory group,” Swaminathan and Environment (CSE) However, hours after the    eligible for such schemes. Their Covaxin as the manufacturer said at a webinar organised here recently. announcement confusion pre- ration card will be restricted to Bharat Biotech is uploading its by the Centre for Science Currently, six vaccines have vailed over the variant with the      four units. They will not be able been granted EUL and have Centre claiming that it was the ()*" to apply for Government jobs recommendations from Delta variant that was found in and if they are already      Strategic Advisory Group of these samples. head of the Assembly elec- Government employees, then Experts (SAGE). Detailed report on P5 Ations, the Uttar Pradesh they won’t get a promotion,” Government is all set to bring Mittal stated. a population control Bill that However, the Law     provides for debarring those Commission chairman added !R  with more than two children  0 1 #     ( 2       3(2 4# that adherence to the policy    from contesting in local polls,                will be a voluntary exercise.   " as well as preventing them  5  67 “If a person voluntarily        from applying for or getting keeps the number of his fami-  0 1            .     -" -+,  -+.(/.,,0. promotion in Government    '              ly members limited, they will jobs, and even receiving      9         be eligible for Government Government subsidies.      schemes. We are planning to new study of antibodies n order to prevent crowding The provisions are part of present the Bill to the Aproduced in saliva after the Iby visitors at tourist destina- the draft Bill, titled The Uttar Government by the second Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vac- tions and check the resulting Pradesh Population (Control, The Bill is expected to — the World population Day. week of August,” he added. cine shows both the impor- Covid-19 threat, the State Stabilisation and Welfare) Bill, kick-off a political storm before Under the proposed pop- Meanwhile listing out ben- tance of the second vaccine Government is expected to 2021, highlighting the concept Assembly elections of 2022 as ulation control Bill, any couple efits for public servants who dose and updating vaccines to ask hoteliers to put a cap on the “Bacche Do He Acche”. it may be objected by a partic- who follows the two-child pol- adopt the two-child policy, the combat new variants of con- protection against Alpha and booking in hotels in Nainital The Bill, ular community which has icy will receive perks from the draft Bill said, “Public ser- cern. Beta variants. and Dehradun districts. drafted by the higher birth rate than . Government, said State’s Law vants who adopt the two-child The study showed that the While there was no reduc- The authorities in Uttar Pradesh Moreover, under the shad- Commission chairman Aditya norm will get two additional number of antibodies pro- tion in neutralising antibodies Dehradun and Nainital strict- State Law ow of this Bill, Nath Mittal on Saturday. increments during the entire duced and protection offered against the Alpha variant, there ly enforced Covid guidelines Commission Chief Minister “We have proposed that service, maternity or as the case by vaccination increased sub- was a substantial reduction in and other measures to prevent more than 72 hours earlier and (UPSLC), is Yogiany couple that follows the two- may be, paternity leave of 12 stantially after the second vac- neutralising antibodies against crowding in popular tourist with prior hotel bookings are uploaded on its Adityanath child policy will be given all months, with full salary and cine dose was given. the Beta variant, indicated the destinations like Mussoorie being allowed to enter website and is will unveil a government benefits. They will allowances and three per cent The team, including Nicole study, presented at the and Nainital. Mussoorie, while similar mea- open for public new popula- be able to avail all government increase in the employer’s con- Schneiderhan-Marra, at the European Congress of In Dehradun district, only sures have been adopted along suggestions till tion policy on welfare schemes,” said Mittal to tribution fund under national University of Tubingen, also Clinical Microbiology & those tourists with RT-PCR with a changed traffic man- July 19. Sunday, July 11 a select group of journalists. pension scheme.” examined whether it offered Infectious Diseases. negative test conducted not agement plan in Nainital.   ()          $  "  "  1+(1.- ". State, the death toll continued  &'('&)&*+','&-.!/-  %   &  to high, as officially reported on .//-+0&,'2(,,    ven as the daily Covid-19 Saturday. 3'2'3 Epositive cases marginally As many as 58 casualties       2(, declined in last 24 hours in the were reported in 17 districts, (/5"+&63(   with which the total death toll evadasi Parasamani of the surged to 4,534. DJagannath Temple here Khordha district registered followed by Cuttack with 371, passed away on Saturday. The    the highest 11 deaths Kendrapada 196, Baleswar 164, temple’s last Devadasi, she was followed by seven each in Bhadrak 121, Mayurbhanj 104 94 and suffering from old age    Bargarh and Puri, six each in and Jagatsinghpur 101. ailment. Ganjam and Sundargarh, four The districts which report- She was cremated at the in Sambalpur, three in ed below-100 cases were Swargadwar here. Prasanna  1+(1.- ".  1+(1.- ". Kendrapada, two each in Nayagarh with 94, Sundargarh Kumar Das, a relative, lit the Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar 87, Angul 64, Keonjhar 51, funeral pyre. wo commandos of the hubaneswar on Saturday and Nayagarh and one each in Rayagada 38, Dhenkanal 34, An earlier Devadasi, TSpecial Operation Group Bregistered 314 new Covid- Angul, Gajapati, Jharsuguda Kandhamal 29, Sambalpur 21, Sashimani, had died a few (SOG) of Police sus- 19 positive cases. With this, and Mayurbhanj. Koraput 19, Bargarh 17, years ago. tained bullet wounds during a the total tally in the State cap- The active cases stood at Malkangiri 13, Subarnapur 12, As per the temple tradition, fierce gun battle with Maoists ital city increased to 93,391. 26,364. Kalahandi nine, Nabarangpur Parasamani was a spinster and ignated servitors and musi- in the Uma forest on the Out of the new cases, 249 As many as 2,334 persons seven, Ganjam, Balangir and performed her ritual as a devo- cians. But the tradition is no Boudh-Kandhamal border on were local contacts and 65 tested positive for the virus, Jharsuguda six each, Deogarh tional singer in the shrine. more in vogue. Saturday. quarantine cases. increasing the total tally to five, Nuapada three and Earlier, a Devadashi would Parasamani was perform- As per reports, based on The local contacts includ- 9,37,470. Out of the new cases, Gajapati two. sing and dance in the temple ing her rite symbolically by intelligence inputs about the ed 31 cases in Khandagiri, 17 1,342 were from quarantine Besides, 76 cases were when the deities were going to singing only. But due to old age, presence of Maoists in the for- in Patia, 14 in IRC Village 12 and 992 local contacts. reported from the State Pool. bed at night. During the song she was absent for last many est in the morning, a joint team celled his scheduled visit to Commandos. He also praised in Old Town, 11 in Niladri Khordha district reported So far, 9,06,519 patients and dance, nobody would stay years. Her death news spread of SOG and District Koraput and Malkangiri and the doctor, who accompanied Vihar, 10 in Baramunda, nine the day’s maximum 380 cases have recovered in the State. in the temple except a few des- shockwaves in Puri. Voluntary Force (DVF) rushed to Padelpada in Boudh. him and injured in the heli- in Chandrasekharpur and launched a combing opera- The DGP airlifted the copter to the capital city. The eight each in Saheed Nagar, tion. Spotting the security per- injured to in a DGP also said besides the Satya Nagar, Nayapalli and sonnel, the Red rebels resort- BSF chopper and after their security personnel some Mancheswar. ed to indiscriminate firing in arrival they were rushed to the Maoists were also injured in the The active cases stood at which two jawans sustained AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Presently encounter. 1,188 in the city.  1+(1.- ".   :   tion formats along with neces- cooperative societies or the bullet injuries. their condition was stated to be Meanwhile, IG Operations Meanwhile, six more sary documents during this authorised PACS, LAMPS, However, getting informa- stable. Amitabh Thakur said combing patients succumbed to the he State Government on      period. The farmers are sup- SHGs or Pani Panchyats. tion CRPF rushed reinforce- The DGP thanked the BSF operations have been intensi- disease in the city, surging the TSaturday announced that  .  6; posed to submit land docu- The registration process ments to the area and rescued pilot for landing the helicopter fied in the Boudh-Kandhamal total death toll to 503. fresh registration of the names ments, bank account details, will continue in all 30 districts. the injured jawans from the in a small school field in border to flush out the ultras. However, 330 persons of farmers for paddy procure- Aadhaar cards, mobile num- No renewal would be allowed encounter site. Kandhamal and airlifting the He also reiterated the DGP’s recovered on the day, increas- ment in the ongoing Kharif ses- August 16. bers, etc. this time. Getting informed about SOG jawans. He also praised appeal to the Maoists to sur- ing the total recoveries to sion would start from July 15 Framers have been asked to The farmers would register Forms are available in all the firing which lasted for the CRPF personnel for their render and join the main- 91,679. and it will continue up to submit their filled-in registra- their names in the nearby cooperative societies. eight hours, DGP Abhay can- efforts in rescuing the two stream. #     "     

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  " #+$ R7 P.,- +*0.9- '  !!5!!P +,-   (             0&"" ! (( )*    1+(1.- ". among the bureaus in India. had one of the richest postal     And what is surprising is history and traditions, some- ( ! /44           recent decision of the that the Sambalpur bureau, thing which should be cher- AUnion Ministry of which was set up only in 2020, ished and propagated.  1+(1.- ".  1+(1.- ". 0 .     Communications to close 31 is being closed within a few Shakeel Ahmed, a senior     Philatelic Bureaus all over the months. philatelist of Cuttack, is of the ovid-19 vaccination was he State Government has country has come as a shock to Eastern India Philatelists’ view that if they want to close Csuspended in 10 districts of Tonce again issued instruc-      1.+.2( the philatelic community of Association (EIPA) secretary non-productive bureaus then the State on Saturday due to tions to district Collectors and     Odisha. The Philatelic Bureaus Shanti Swarup Rath says this the Bhubaneswar and shortage of vaccines. Municipal Commissioners to onsultant endocrinologist at Cuttack and Sambalpur too will be a body blow for stamp Sambalpur bureaus may be There was no vaccination ensure Covid-19 vaccination of     CDr Sunil Kumar Kota from have been notified to be shut collectors. He has written to the shut, but the historic and her- programme in Baleswar, mentally-ill persons on a pri-     3 the Diabetes and Endocare from July 12. authorities for reconsidering itage Cuttack bureau, which Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Kalahandi, ority basis. Clinic, Brahmapur, was Philatelists all over the this hasty decision. will soon celebrate its 75th Kendrapada, Koraput, In a letter, Additional Chief 4    appointed by PHFI as the country are protesting this Eminent philatelist Anil anniversary, should not be Malkangiri, Nayagarh, Secretary (ACS), Health, PK         regional trainer for the 6th decision as it will be a body Dhir, who has also written closed. Nuapada and Subarnapur. Mohapatra has directed the dis-    cycle to impart training on skil- blow for stamp collectors. They four acclaimed books on Postal Notably, Odisha has some Currently, 59,920 doses of trict and municipal adminis- lenhancement in management say that while the India Post is history, is of the opinion that of the prominent philatelists of Covishield and 3,93,010 doses trations to set up Near to of various non-communicable promoting philately through this is an irrational decision the country. Exhibits from of Covaxin vaccines are in Home Covid Vaccination health establishments should and lifestyledisorders. exhibitions, Special Covers and taken in haste after the new Odisha have been awarded stock in the State. Centres (NHCVCs) for vacci- also be vaccinated following the The training was conclud- Commemorative Stamps and Minister took charge. He says medals in various national and On Friday, 1.73 lakh doses the State. While 41,636 bene- nation of mental health estab- instruction issued on July 6. ed this year with short vale- giving scholarships to bud- philately is a dying hobby and international exhibitions and of Covaxin had reached for ficiaries of the 18-44 age group lishments’ inmates. The ACS has asked the dictory functionheld at THE ding philatelists, the closure of needs all the impetus and sup- more than 20 books on philat- vaccination in Bhubaneswar received their first dose of vac- Secondly, he said that the Collectors and Municipal BeMC office here on Friday. the Philatelic Bureaus will be port of the Postal department. ely have been written and pub- and Ganjam district. The State cines, 3,421 persons were given SoPs issued for vaccination of Commissioners to submit the There were 17 doctors counterproductive. Rather than opening more lished from the State. will receive 3.15 lakh doses of second shot. Similarly, 11,673 vulnerable persons who do vaccination status reports on a from South Odisha who got The Philatelic Bureau at the bureaus to promote the hobby, Kashinath Sahoo, another Covishield vaccine on July 15, persons above 45 years were not have a prescribed ID card weekly basis (every Monday) of trained under theguidance of Cuttack GPO is one of the old- closing the existing bureaus is eminent philatelist, said the according to the Health given the first dose and 35,842 for registration in Co-WIN such mental health establish- Dr Kota. After 12 monthly est in the country having been not understood. Countries like recent death of EIPA president Department. beneficiaries of the age group should be followed for inocu- ments in their districts. They sessions on different aspects set up in 1948 soon after China and Philippines have Bijayshree Routray was a big On Friday, as many as received the second jab. lation of the mentally-ill per- have been requested to per- ofdiabetes followed by an Independence. It also houses a included philately in curricu- blow for the hobbyists and now 93,334 beneficiaries of 18-44 So far, 1,32,72,638 people sons. sonally monitor vaccination online examination this year, Postal Museum, the first of its lum in schools, which should this decision is another setback. and 45+ age groups were vac- have been vaccinated in the Further, any pregnant and of mentally-ill persons and theparticipating doctors were type in the State. It is a heritage also be adopted in India. India cinated at 545 session sites in State. lactating women in the mental pregnant women. entitled to receive a certificate.  +,((  0       N   "  %  &(+%&*            P     #    (,(6 0           5      -.)     1      ! 0          !      ! !           +               # ! #  .?.9.. 2   ! 0         #     O    !  %   1+(1.- ". process easy, transparent and tribal woman undergoing quick”.Principal Secretary Sethi Atreatment at the District             n another step towards real- appraised that the timeline for - ,-0 (1,0 Headquarters Hospital (DHH)      E  Iisation of the 5T principles in landed property mutation was here killed herself by jumping revenue service delivery, the 90 days as per new ORTPS Act -* 0* . from the third floor of the  1+(1.- ". State Government has sub- of 2012. In the meanwhile, the Medicine Ward of the building stantially reduced the timeline timeline for disposal of uncon- early on Saturday morning. he results of the Class-XII for issue of various miscella- tested mutation cases has been Sources said 28-year-old Texaminations 2021 are like- neous certificates and landed reduced to seven days. Rajani Melaka, a resident of ly to be announced by July 31, property mutation. Similarly, Sethi added that the Tumbiguda village near School and Mass Education This was known from a timeline for issue of Scheduled Rayagada town, jumped from Minister Samir Ranjan Dash high level meeting on delivery Caste and Scheduled Tribe cer- a washroom located on the has informed. of Public Services held in vir- tificate, OBC certificate and third floor of the DHH at “Earlier, we were told that Government is also consider- tual mode under the SEBC certificate has been around 4 am. the Class-XII results will be ing extension of the last date for Chairmanship of Chief reduced from 30 days to 15  1+(1.- ". While the reason of the sui- announced in the second week submission of applications for Secretary Suresh Chandra days; the timeline for resident cide was yet to be ascertained, (6((D)*+3   % 2   #  of August. However, following the Odisha Secondary School Mahapatra recently wherein and income certificate reduced he Satyanagar police started an investigation         9%    ! +  a Supreme Court directive, Teacher Eligibility Test Principal Secretary Revenue to 10 days from earlier 15 TDevelopment and Cultural into the incident with the help                  now we are trying our best to (OSSTET) for recruitment of and Disaster Management days; disposal of guardianship Society in Bhubaneswar on of a forensic team.   ! +            %   ! publish the results by July 31,” high schools teachers. Bishnupada Sethi outlined the certificate application reduced Saturday demanded shifting ADMO Baradakanta .   #         2,    he said. A group of BEd students issues relating to further reduc- from earlier 45 days to 30 of the crematorium in the Mishra said prima facie, it  ! +     9 ! +      If there is any problem in met Minister Dash for making tion of timelines prescribed in days; and, the timeline for locality elsewhere in the city. seemed like a suicide case as the 0    1*            this effort, the results may be 200 marks in language paper Odisha Right to Public Services issue of asset income and cer- The society submitted a deceased, who had been admit-   . 2 ! +          delayed by a day or two, he said, mandatory in the test. As the Act (ORTPS) Act- 2012. tificate for economically weak- memorandum in this regard to ted to the hospital on July 7      %       ! adding, “I am hopeful that we new guidelines may deprive Reviewing the progress er section has been reduced Bhubaneswar Central MLA after complaining of fever, will succeed in declaring the some students of appearing made so far, the Chief Secretary from 15 days to 10 days. Ananta Narayan Jena and locked the bathroom door     E   results by July 31.” for the test, the Government directed to further simplify Available information demanded immediate action to from inside and jumped by ((+0('+( 0 02"*      Notably, On July 4, Chief would take steps in this regard, the property registration shows that as of now around meet the demand as last rites of breaking the window glass.   )  *  @      ! * Minister Naveen Patnaik had he informed. process by adopting end to end 40,000 uncontested mutation hundreds and Covid-19 and "Everything will be clear after 2 1               announced cancellation of the The BEd students alleged digitized system for the entire cases have been finalized as per non-Covid dead bodies are the police investigation," he  ! 02"* **   9         Class-XII examinations con- that there was no provision of transaction. He directed to do the new timeline of seven days. being performed here creating said.  6#;''              ducted by the Council of 200 marks in language papers away with the middlemen from Similarly, around 4.47 lakh pollution and affecting the res-           * ! Higher Secondary Education in previously-conducted property transaction and min- various miscellaneous and caste idents’ day-to-day life. Even (CHSE) in view of the Covid- OSSTET. They said that no stu- imize the physical presence of certificates have been provid- many residents have devel-     >    19 situation. Following this, the dent had ever faced a 200-mark the buyer and seller in office of ed to the people since the issue oped respiratory problems. *8(+,(6  2 # ,O         #  CHSE has fixed modalities for language paper in graduation the sub-resisters. Process of new timeline circular by the MLA Jena told the delega-     N1?9-O#         award of marks to the Class-XII after 2015. So, how can they automation, added Mohapatra, Revenue and Disaster tion that the Government is               students. appear for the exam now, the “while reducing unwanted rush Management Department on seriously considering the ,  ! 0          +   Meanwhile, the students questioned. in offices would make the April 6, 2021. demand. .  *  !   /2  8 (" "  1   6 %        #  -R   %   1   5  truck near Mohanpada Chhak Subsequently, they seized the    in the Sunabeda area of contraband and confiscated  1+(1.- ". Revenue Department. There, # !   ! 6 Koraput district on Friday the vehicle.  1+(1.- ". ganja consignment, the STF the landless villagers grow BALESWAR: The Soro police  7    night.Two inter-State smug- The market value of seized personnel set up a trap in the ok Abhiyan president cashew plants; and for quit long in connection with several loot glers were arrested in this con- ganja is expected to be more he Crime Branch’s Special morning and intercepted the LPrafulla Samantara on time, it has become their source incidentsfrom jewellery shops  )*.2(0 nection and they were identi- than Rs 1 crore, a senior police TTask Force (STF) on car near the Khandagiri Square. Saturday appealed to the State of livelihood. arrested two accused and for- fied as Rajiv Kumar Mahato of official said. Saturday intercepted a car here During frisking of the vehi- Chief Secretary to order an On June 25 last, some tim- warded them to court.Besides, espite the crackdown Jharkhand and Raman Kumar During investigation, the and seized a huge quantity of cle, the officials discovered inquiry and take action against ber mafias cut many trees in the stolen ornaments were also Dlaunched by police against of .As per reports, the police found that the accused ganja, the market value of 1.35 quintal of ganja and seized the illegal tree cutting in a vil- land; and when the villagers recovered from them. The illegal ganja smuggling and Sunabeda police intercepted a duo had procured the ganja which was estimated to be it as they failed to produce valid lage forest in and around protested and filed an FIR in accused were identified as the huge seizures, the contra- banana-laden truck near from Jalaput area in Koraput around 10 lakh. documents for the consign- Dimiripali under the nearby police station, the Sashikanta Pradhan and band traders are still active and Mohanpada Chhak during rou- district and planned to trans- The STF also arrested three ment. The driver was taken Jagannathprasad block in felled trees could not be trans- Chinmay Pradhan of Ankula devising new methods to hood- tine patrolling late at night. port the contraband to Bihar. persons in connection. The into custody along with two Ganjam district. ported. village of the district. According wink the cops in the undivid- Durin search, the cops The accused persons were three arrestees were identified other occupants. During He alleged that there were There is a sinister conspir- to Soro IIC Madhumita ed Koraput district. recovered around 1,204 kg of booked under the NDPS Act as Prasant Majhi, Sujoy Majhi grilling, the trio confessed to big old and valuable trees along acy by the mafias to grab the Mohanty, the accused duo had In a glaring example, police ganja, neatly packed in sever- and investigation was ongoing and Prasanta Gamango. police that they were trans- with growing plants in the revenue land, for which the vil- stolen ornaments from two seized around 1.204 Kg of al bags and concealed under to find out the locals involve- Acting upon reliable inputs porting the contraband to nearby forest and a portion of lagers are protesting, Samantara jewellery shops and ran before ganja from a banana-laden the banana, from the truck. ment, police said. regarding transportation of a Kolkata from Gajapati district. the village forest belongs to the stated. they were caught. PNS  "     % ""  "     

 P>> resources for the coastal region basis of salt tolerance in this sive genes and homologs of 614   : C   and are of great ecological and species is, therefore, significant experimentally-validated salin-  >  economic value. They form a for identification of salinity-tol- ity-tolerance genes. The study  1+.".,2.0. link between marine and ter- erant genes. reported identi?cation of 614  1+(1.- ". restrial ecosystems, protect The research group has genes, including 159 tran- joint team of Forest shorelines, provide habitat for sequenced nearly 99% of the scription factors, which are ADepartment officials of n a significant research out- a diverse array of terrestrial genome of the species and homologous to the genes that Odisha and Chhattisgarh and Icome, a group of Director Dr organisms. Many marine fish aligned them to 31chrmo- were functionally validated for the Central Wildlife Crime Ajay Parida at the Institute of species rely exclusively on man- somes of the species. This salinity tolerance in transgenic Control Bureau on Saturday Life Sciences (ILS), groves as their breeding, study published in the recent systems. busted a leopard skin smug- Bhubaneswar, and Dr M spawning, and hatching issue of the Communications Dr Parida said, “Availability gling racket in Kalahandi dis- Parani’s group at the SRM grounds. Biology, a nature group journal, of the genome sequence of trict by arresting four members on to ascertain the possible Institute of Science and Avicennia marina (gray reports the assemblage of a mangrove species will trigger a of the syndicate. involvement of other people in Technology, Tamil Nadu, has mangrove) is one of the most 456.6 Mb of the estimated wide range of molecular stud- Three leopard skins and the smuggling syndicate, offi- sequenced the genome of one prominent mangroves species 462.7 Mb A. marina genome ies not only in India but two nails and a tiger skin were cials said. of the highly-salt-tolerant man- found in all mangrove forma- (98.7% genome coverage) in 31 throughout the world.” recovered. According to sources, the grove species Avicennia mari- tions in India. It is a salt- chromosomes derived from 88 The study assumes signif- hectares globally (with an esti- that is significant for India Acting on inputs from a illegal wildlife product trade na. This is the first report of a secreting and extraordinarily- scaffolds and 252 contigs. The icance as agriculture produc- mated 6.73 million ha in India) with a 7,500-km of coastline buyer of wildlife products from has been growing in the area reference grade genome assem- salt-tolerant mangrove species percentage of genomes in gaps tivity globally is affected due to and it is estimated to cause an and two major island systems,” outside the State, the joint for years with crime syndicates bly for any mangrove species that grows optimally in 75% was negligible, thereby proving abiotic stress factors such as annual loss of 27 billion USD. said Dr Parida. team conducted a raid and flourishing from the killing, reported so far. seawater and tolerates >250% it to be a high-level genome limited water availability and “The genomic resources Dr Parida’s group has been arrested the smugglers in smuggling, and selling of pro- Mangroves are a unique seawater. It is among the rare assembly for the species. salinisation of soil and water. generated in the study will working on mangrove genetics Kalahandi while they were tected animals like leopards group of species found in plant species, which can excrete The study employing the Availability of water is a pave the way for researchers to and genomics for over last 25 striking a deal to sell the leop- and other endangered species. marshy intertidal estuarine 40% of the salt through the salt latest genome sequencing and signi?cant challenge to crop study the potential of the iden- years and published more than ard skins and nails. Wildlife experts said leop- regions and survive a high glands in the leaves, besides its assembling technologies have production in dryland areas, tified genes for developing 50 research papers. Fifteen stu- The accused have been ard body parts are in great degree of salinity through sev- extraordinary capacity to identi?ed 31,477 protein-cod- accounting for ~40% of the drought and salinity-tolerant dents have obtained their PhD booked under various sections demand in the international eral adaptive mechanisms. exclude salt entry to the roots. ing genes and a “salinome” con- world’s total land area. Salinity, varieties of important crop working on mangroves with his of the IPC and Wildlife market but there is no direct Mangroves are important Understanding the genetic sisting of 3,246 salinity-respon- is prevalent in 900 million species of the coastal region supervision. Protection Act 1972. Efforts are demand in India. 11,  2: %( &9R+ /"   "   & #     ; $    ( +  7  1+(1.- ". minent writer and  1+(1.- ". (1,0 like maize, ragi and groundnut Eeditor of magazines +,-@ --0.? -0 0,-,- @* ,@@--0 2+. - and uninterrupted supply of ‘Kadambini’ and emanding to set up dis- 6'2*,0 fertilisers to all gram pan- ‘Kunikatha’ Dr Iti  1+(1.- ". Technique-Rail Vihar-Utkal ed the BDA to connect it up to Dtrict-level taskforces con- chayats. Samanta has been nom- Hospital-OERC building- Damana Chhak via Press sisting of agricultural officials, +.0- *@ Kissan Congress State pres- inated as the chairperson he works of left and right Trident-Infocity Square and Chhak-MCL Square-Railway experts and farmer represen- ident Amiya Pattanayak said of Writers’ and Tsides parallel roads from Sikharchandi within three Stadium-KeluCharan Park tatives to tide over an impend- -. 0* the State receives 1,160 mm of Journalists’ Association JayadevVihar to Nandankanan months. within three months. The 6.25- ing drought situation in the rainfall during June to (WAJA) Odisha. were put on fast track with This 13-km road will be km road would cost Rs 239 State as rainfall received till +,-@ ,, 0- September, but this year Her nomination was Chief Secretary Suresh connected to Chandaka Square crore, including the cost of land June is just 180 mm, the State because of the unfavourable confirmed following a Chandra Mahapatra inspecting via Patharagadia and the acquisition. Out of this, 1.05 Kissan Congress on Saturday monsoon, farmers apprehend decision of the national the progress of works at the Institute of Mathematics at an km of road has been complet- sent a 10- point charter of a drought-like situation. committee of the WAJA ground level on Saturday set- estimated cost of Rs 92 crore ed. With completion of these demands to the Chief Minister. canal systems in right time, Because of the irregular and India. ting timelines for different under seven stretches. Out of parallel roads, the traffic pres- The demands also includ- repairing the defunct lift irri- insufficient rainfall, agricul- WAJA national gen- phases of the works. this, 1.5 km of road has been sure on JayadevVihar to ed making every revenue vil- gation points, ensuring steady tural operations have been eral secretary Shivandra The Chief Secretary completed. Nanadankanan will be reduced lage a unit instead of a gram electricity supply to the LI affected. Prakash Diwedi has issued a ferent Indian languages and directed the Works Mahapaptra also inspect- substantially as the new roads panchayat for crop insurance, points, providing solar and In such a situation, many letter about the nominations of bring the literatures of the var- Department to complete the ed the progress of the right side will provide alternative con- bringing down the crop insur- diesel pump sets to famers at farmers have started leaving Dr Samanta. The objective of ious languages on a common left side road from Xavier road from Acharya Vihar to nectivity to many residential ance premium from 2% to 90% subsidy, priorities in seed their villages to work else- the organisation is to unite the platform for their develop- Square to KIIT Square via Poly Big Bazaar Square and direct- and institutional areas. 1%, steady flow of water in all supply for non-paddy crops where, said Pattanayak. writers and journalists of dif- ment.  "     -Q #  9         01  %     / /          6&'                cause of Sambalpur region till erature, having deep his death. When I was the interest in Odia and  .1..92( The event was organised by the hen after attending a Chairman of Sambalpur Sambalpuri lan- District Legal Services WZonal Conference of the Municipality, I saw him par- guages. He was also he District Legal Services Authority,Nabarangpur and BJP at Kolkata I came back to ticipate in the District Planning deeply involved in TAuthority (DLSA), Forest Department, Sambalpur and got down from Committee meetings and prac- the campaign Nabarangpur celebrated the Nabarangpur said, DLSA the Express at tically taking tuitions of the demanding consti- 72nd Forest Festival Week by Secretary Annapurna Nayak. 9.30 am on July 9, 2015, I was bureaucrats on schemes of tutional status for planting 150 varieties of fruit Besides, planting trees on shocked by the news that Government as well as prob- Sambalpuri lan- trees at the new district court account of Van Mahotsav was Sriballav Panigrahi had passed lems in the district. guage and erection premises. Besides, planting trees carried out innook and corner away in a private nursing home Being on the other side of of the statue of Veer was seen in the premises of all of the district in a joint venture in Bengaluru about an hour the fence of the political spec- Surendra Sai in the subordinatecourts of the district. by the districtadministration ago. I could not believe my ears trum, we confronted on many premises of the District Judge Ashok Kumar and forest department. More as he was active when I had occasions leading to embar- Indian Parliament.   They protested against Panda was the chiefguest at the than 3 lakh fruit treeslike seen him last a few weeks rassing situations. During the It was a privilege on irregularities and large scale event and planted trees in the mango, coconut, banana, nim back. 1980 anti-Government student my part to be asso- .         misappropriation of funds presence of all judicialofficers, and other valuable trees were- I talked to his sister Dr movement also he was on the ciated with him in under several developmental court staff, lawyers, paralegal planted, said ACF Dhanurjay Raseswari Panigrahi and broth- other side, being a many such movement, includ- Completion of the work for projects. volunteers and forestofficials. Mohapatra. er Subash Panigrahi over Congressman and we had ing the latest movement which he fought relentlessly till  )-.2.. The agitators demanded mobile from the railway station many unpleasant situations. In demanding the establishment his death will be the right trib- an inquiry into the irregulari- itself to confirm before return- spite of such hostilities on of the Indian Institute of ute for him. Perhaps his death embers of the Nagar ties and embezzling of funds, ing home. many occasions he used to Management (IIM) at is the end of an era in MCongress and Block besides stern action against I knew Sriballavbabu since guide the people on the other Sambalpur. His pair of eyes Sambalpur. Sambalpur will Congress units of Pattamundai, the venal officials. my schooldays. He was a politi- side of the fence when we were speaking about his per- miss him for a long, long time. led by DCC president and for- The Congress activists later cian of a different breed, dif- were fighting for common sonality all the time. While I My deepest condolences to the mer Rajnagar MLA Anshuman submitted a memorandum to ferent taste and different char- issues. He was also at the front have seen tears of sorrow in one bereaved family members and Mohanty and former Aul MLA ADM of Kendrapada Basant acter. In the age of crimi- line in the movements of the eye for the oppressed, the other respectful tribute to the depart- Debendra Sharma staged agi- Rout for the CM. They threat- nalised politics, criminals were working class in and around eye had the spark of fire against ed soul. tation in front of the ened to gherao the district nowhere near his shadow. An Sambalpur. the oppressors. May his soul rest in peace! Pattamundai Municipality Collector ’s office in coming immensely talented politician, Contrary to the present In my opinion, he did not (The writer is a BJP Member office by locking its gates. days. he stood committed to the trend, he was also a man of lit- get the place he deserved. of Parliament, Bargarh) 3   2 "    "   2$   (00.) issued a letter on January 29, cussion, it was decided that to 2018 inwhich the apex body of .@0- keep thetradition alive the Bije he Orissa High Court has hockey in the country had Panda would bring the deities Tslapped an interim stay asked the statecouncil to fix the --0,9 ",0+ on Pahandi bijefrom Bhoga onexecution of two contro- age limit of all the elected mandap(Majhi Deula) to Jaga versial letters issued on differ- office-bearers andBoard mem- 0-2- 1*. Mohana on Sri Gundicha Day. ent dates bythe Hockey India bers of each of its units to below All the nine-day-long rites and (HI) on the Hockey Odisha 70 years. rituals related to the (HO). The interim stay isgrant- Hockey Odishavice-presi-  )-.2.. will be performed before the ed till July 28 on the operation dent Umakant Nanda had chal- Trinity at the Jaga Mohan. of the letters, said an order lenged the execution of thelet- mid the Bije Panda show- Two wooden planks will be The servitors were pan- passed by the court last week. ters in the High Court. Aing reluctance to conduct worshipped as symbolic at the icked by the untimely death of A letter issued by the HI on Adjudicating the writ peti- Pahandi of the Trinity in the Snana Mandap on Sri some servitorslast year which March 24 was the final notice tion preferred by Nanda, Justice Baladevjew temple during the Gundicha Day. Even was said to be outcome of the on the HO with reference to the BRSarangi observed that the Rath Yatra, ameeting was Herapanchami rituals will be wrath of Lord Baladevjew membership of HO with the maintainability of the petition organised between them with held inside the temple. me rituals while Rath Yatra latter. Theletter has asked the will beconsidered at the time of the Baladevjew The chariots’ flag will be was cancelled.Earlier, the Bije HO to comply with the short- next hearing. “In the consid- TempleEndowment Trust fixed at Bhoga Mandap, stated Panda had petitioned to the comings raised by HIwithin 30 ered opinion ofthis Court, the Board Committee chaired by executive Board that they wouldskip the days, failing which, the HI will matter requires consideration,” Sub Collector-cum-thepresi- officer of Baladevjew rites and rituals along with be left with no choice butto run the order said, issuingnotices to  /     .  .  0     -.         +1 2 dent of the Board Niranjan Temple Endowment Pahandibije of the Trinity asthe the affairs of hockey in Odisha ASG PK Parhi to obtain     .   2  +2(4 4  52674            Behera. Committee Balabhadra Patri. State Government restricted through an ad hoc committee. instructions from the   .   .    After three hours of dis- Rath Yatra this year. Similarly, the HI had also Government ofIndia. &   " *)   :  4 "      $! "  ;"  %&+&( %   -R 

 .+, tricts, farmers are involved in cooperative societies. With  .+, IDSP, at least 75 patients have     ! " $ $ the production of pears, toma- this, farmers will be able to get recovered from the fungal  .+, ciation with Department of hief Minister, Hemant toes, vegetables and minor for- the right price for their produce s many as eight confirmed infection in Jharkhand so far.   Health, Medical Education and CSoren is working relent- est produce. This has increased and it will be available in the Acases of Mucormycosis Even though cases of infec-  midst the threat of a third Family welfare, Chairperson, lessly for the prosperity of the the income of farmers and the market for a longer time. have surfaced in Jharkhand in tion have increased, the fatali- ACovid wave , Jharkhand Dr. Bharti Kashyap, said that the farmers of Jharkhand and he is production of fruits and veg- Farmers in the Panchayats the past 48 hours after no ty rate was gradually dropping,  .    today launched a statewide purpose of the webinar was to making every effort to touch etables has also increased in the are assisted in agricultural work fresh cases of infection were which according to doctors, drive to eliminate Cervical ensure more effective utilisation the different aspects and take State. Taking this into account, through LAMPS and PACS. reported for at least a week, fig- was a positive trend. The fatal- , 2#     Cancer, a major cause of can- of the Cervical Pre Cancer measures which will benefit the to avoid spoilage of the pro- The number of LAMPS in the ures released by the National ity rate for Mucormycosis in    cer mortality in women and equipment, already installed at food producers. To provide duce, he has planned the con- State is 2024 and the number of Health Mission (NHM) high- Jharkhand was 27.65 per cent, adolescent girls, by ordering 11 State run Sadar Hospitals in relief to the farmers, a total of struction of cold storage in dif- PACS is 2374. The total num- lighted on Saturday. which was lower than the aver-    regular screening of women Jharkhand, and impress upon 1269 warehouses of 100 MT ferent districts. ber of LAMPS, PACS and On Thursday, there were age fatality rate of 50 per cent and young girls, at 11 State run the state health department to capacity in various LAMPS, At present Jharkhand, a Vyapar Mandals in the State is 86 confirmed and 66 suspect- for this disease in general. No  *   -  Sadar Hospitals across fix targets for screening of PACS and Vyapar Mandal are large group of farmers are 4478. ed cases of black fungus in the fresh casualties caused by the  # Jharkhand, with immediate women and adolescent girls at ready to store the produce and involved in the production of In this financial year, the state. And by Saturday, the fungal infection occurred in the effect. The State has 23 Sadar Sadar Hospitals based on their as many as 350 are under con- vegetables, fruits and others. Government plans to construct count of confirmed cases state this month. 9# 9# Hospitals, out of which regular average patient Gynae OPDs. struction. But due to lack of cold room Warehouse cum marketing jumped to 94, while suspected The state reported two screening for cervical cancer The Webinar was attended by A total of Warehouses are and cold storage, they often centre cum drying yard of 100 cases dropped to 58, revealed confirmed cases of 9# 9   would be done at 11 Sadar civil surgeons, gynaecologists 2,000 proposed and a propos- find it difficult to store their MT capacities in LAMPS and data compiled by the Integrated Mucormycosis on June 30. 2       Hospitals at Ranchi, Khunti, and obstetricians working at 11 al to build 60 mini cold rooms produce. Any delay in getting PACS at the block level. A pro- Disease Surveillance However, no confirmed cases Hazaribagh, Giridih, Koderma, Sadar hospitals of the state as is ready. To create an efficient their produce to the market posal for the construction of Programme (IDSP). were reported in the first week C>  Deoghar, Godda, well as superintendents of state and sustainable system, these causes damage to the products. 100 warehouses, each with a The patients who were of July. The fungal infection, as Dumka,Jamtara and Pakur . run medical colleges. "Since mini cold rooms will be pow- This causes great loss to the capacity of 500 MT has been already getting treated for sus- per government data, has   #    ; Cervical Cancer, though 2015, Women Doctors Wing ered by solar energy, which will farmers. Therefore, the State sent to the department. pected Mucormycosis have affected people in at least 18 of     preventable with timely detec- has been in the forefront to save also reduce the cost of opera- Government has taken the ini- Keeping in view, the paddy added up to the list of con- the 24 districts in the state. Of tion and treatment, is the sec- women, particularly rural tion. tiative to address this problem procurement, manure seed firmed cases as their test the 152 suspected and con-     ond largest cause of cancer- women, by conducting Cervical The Government has also of the farmers and find a long- business, and storage of minor reports arrived, health offi- firmed cases of Mucormycosis related deaths in women in Cancer Screening Camps and come forward to ensure that term sustainable solution. forest produce , about 2 lakh cials said. in Jharkhand, at least 55 have    India, after breast cancer. Anemia Detection Camps in all farmers do not face any prob- In the different blocks tonnes of additional storage As per data with the IDSP, been reported in Ranchi and 23 and administering anti-fungal Rough estimates reveal that districts of Jharkhand, educat- lem in storing paddy, wheat across the State where the pro- capacity will be required. For two confirmed cases were in East Singhbhum. The drugs, mostly Amphotericin B. around 185 women die of cer- ing women and adolescent and other agricultural pro- duction of fruits, vegetables, which it is proposed to con- reported in Ranchi and one remaining 16 affected districts Several thousand cases of vical cancer in India, every day. girls, on the warning symptoms duce. Warehouses are being minor forest produce, and such struct 2000 warehouses, each each in East Singhbhum, have reported less than 10 Covid-induced Mucormycosis The statistics further reveal of Cervical Cancer, menstrual constructed in various agricultural products is high, with a capacity of 100 metric Garhwa, Giridih, Godda, cases. were reported in India in the that women in the 15 to 44 age health, proper sexual behaviour Panchayats of the State. Many one cold room of 30 metric ton tonnes. Drying yards will also Gumla and Palamu in the past Mucormycosis is a rare past couple of months and groups are more susceptible to and the need to take better con- Warehouses have been built, capacity is to be constructed in be constructed with each 48 hours. So far, at least 26 peo- infection caused by exposure to doctors claimed that use of cervical cancer. At a Webinar trol of their lives," said Dr. while a large number of them all such blocks. These cold Warehouse so that moisture- ple have died of Mucormycosis mucor mould found in soil, high dosage steroids for treat- organised by Women Doctors Bharti Kashyap, chairperson, are under construction. rooms will be operated through rich food grains and forest in the state and the last fatali- plants, manure and decaying ment of severely-ill Covid Wing, Indian Medical Women Doctors Wing, IMA, During field visits, Soren LAMPS and PACS and prima- produce can be dried in ty was reported in June, IDSP fruits and vegetables. The line patients was one of the reasons Association, Jharkhand, in asso- Jharkhand. came to know that in many dis- ry fruit-vegetable producers LAMPS and PACS. data further highlighted. As per of treatment includes surgery for the spike. ! # 7 2< 7 7 .<=  ; " 0"  (   ) *5   P7 ' #  ' =    6   #       -" -+,  -" -+, ewly appointed Chief he daily death toll from NMinister of Uttarakhand Tthe coronavirus disease Pushkar Singh Dhami on (Covid-19) in India crossed Saturday met Prime Minister the 1,000-mark for the first Narendra Modi and apprised  -" -+, time in the last 24 hours to him about the ongoing pan-  !  02>  touch 1,206. The mortality demic situation and pre- ighly transmissible Delta  #!   )  number was hovering below paredness for Assembly polls, HPlus variant has now the 1,000 figure for the last early next year. reached the Northeastern        few days but the In the backdrop of two region of the country too with  #  ?   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On July 6, country, including 30,55,802 tion coverage, 1,02,44,459 Hardwar the new Chief Minister at his 7 Lok Kalyan ed third wave. sent for genome sequencing  ! !    = India recorded 553 deaths — who were administered vac- Healthcare Workers Minister is taking no chances Marg residence, sources said Besides the Prime have been found to be con-      lowest since April 6. It was on cines in the last 24 hours. (HCWs) have so far admin- and seeking to crack the whip the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Dhami is slated to taining the highly transmissi- May 23 that India saw record According to the Indian istered the first dose of the in the state. Minister informed him about meet party President J P ble Delta Plus variant, said a top   fatalities with 4,454 deaths in Council of Medical Research, anti-Covid jabs and The State has made it the preparedness to deal with Nadda, Defence Minister state official. So far cass ofDelta 24 hours at the peak of the 42,90,41,970 samples have 73,84,439 of them have been mandatory for tourists enter- the possible third wave of Rajnath Singh, Union Home Plus had been reported from the Union Health Ministry chal- second wave. been tested up to July 9 for provided with the second ing the state to carry covid Covid-19 and the procedures Minister Amit Shah, and Delhi, Maharashtra, Guajarat, lenged the States’s claim saying Casewise, India recorded Covid-19. dose. A total of 1,76,51,159 negative test report with them. being taken to enhance vacci- other top BJP leaders. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya that it was the Delta variant that 42,766 new Covid-19 cases in Of these 19,55,225 sam- Frontline Workers (FLWs) This followed tourists openly nation in the state to contain Dhami has a tough task Pradesh besides a few other was detected in these samples. the past 24 hours, the 32nd ples were tested on Friday. have received the first dose flouting Covid19 protocol in the spread of the disease. of limiting factional infight- States. He also said that 161 cases of the consecutive day when India The first death in the coun- of the vaccine and 98,42,138 cities like Mussoorie, Hardwar He also briefed Modi ing in the state BJP and beat- However, hours after the Delta Plus variant have been reported less than one lakh try due to the pandemic was have been administered the and Nainital. about the party’s prepared- ing anti-incumbency in the announcement confusion pre- reported in the country so far. new coronavirus cases. The reported in March 2020. second dose. In Hardwar thousands of ness about assembly polls run-up to the assembly polls vailed over the variant with the The State Government offi- active cases have now come In the meantime, the The vaccination exer- devotees were seen bathing vis-a-vis the main rival which are seven months away. centre claiming that it was the cial has also claimed that while down below 5 lakh. The country’s cumulative Covid- cise has so far covered and praying along Ganga Congress. Two-time MLA from Delta variant that was found in 10 samples had Delta variants, country has 4,55,033 active 19 vaccination coverage 11,00,15,954 people aged river this week throwing cau- It was the first formal Khatima constituency in these samples. three contained Alpha variants. cases presently and has wit- crossed 37 crore on Friday between 18-44 who have tion to wind, a recipe for a meeting of Dhami with the Udham Singh Nagar district, “About 151 samples were “115 of the samples that nessed a total of 4,07,145 with 30,55,802 doses admin- got their first dose and potential third Covid19 wave. Prime Minister after he took 45-year-old Dhami took over sent to a government laborato- contained the Delta Plus vari- deaths so far. istered across the country in 35,15,490 have received The scenes of thousands over the charge of on July 4 as Uttarakhand’s ry in West Bengal. As many as ants were found in west district According to the Union the last 24 hours. their second dose. cramping around the ‘Kempty Uttarakhand Chief Minister. new Chief Minister. He 138 or 90 per cent of these sam- alone while 8 samples in Health Ministry, a total of A total of 37,21,96,268 In the drive, 9,29,29,982 fall’ at Musoorie without face- Aware of the Prime replaced Tirath Singh Rawat, ples have found to contain the Sepahijala district, Gomati dis- 45,254 people have been dis- vaccine doses have been people of the age group masks or maintaining social Minister’s warning to not to who last week submitted his Delta plus variant,” Dr Deep trict (5 samples), Unakoti dis- charged in the last 24 hours, administered through between 45-59 have got distancing too have been very let down the guard against resignation to the Governor. Debbarma, COVID nodal offi- trict (4 samples) and 2 each in taking the total discharge to 48,04,423 sessions, as per their first dose of vaccine disturbing. the pandemic and recent Dhami is the third Chief cer of Tripura said, according to North and South districts con- 2,99,33,538 till date. The the provisional report of and 2,27,96,218 have been The state government has dropping of 12 cabinet min- Minister of the state in near- various reports. tained Delta Plus variant,” he Ministry said that a total of the Ministry till 7 a.m. on administered the second now capped 50 percent occu- isters, the young Chief ly four months. However, a senior official in said. 37,21,96,268 people have Saturday. dose.  #(  (7 : 8     #   &       ==>  7)" ;              -" -+, the disease and 724 men con- - 9:;0 tinue to be active cases. The n what could be an indicator total deaths due to Covid-19 till @     NEW DELHI: Union Home Iof the improving Covid so far is 331. Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla infection scenario in the On May 28, the combined C'   on Saturday sounded a note of Central paramilitary ranks, the total infection cases in the caution against reported bla- number of active cases in the paramilitary forces was report-  1 N)O tant disregard of Covid- Forces has spiraled down, dur- ed to be 79,861 cases including appropriate behaviour at hill ing the last six weeks, from a 283 cases during the 24-hour  -" -+, stations and other tourist high of 5,973 cases on May 28 period as on the date of the data locations, stressing that the to just 724 as on July 9, which collation. Of these, 73,928 hadi and Village Industries second wave of the pandem- is a drop of about 88 per cent. patients had recovered, 314 KCommission (KVIC) has y ic is not yet over. Till now, the paramilitary infected personnel died due to secured trademark registrations The home secretary was forces have recorded 84,245 the disease and 5,973 patients in three countries – Bhutan, reviewing the steps taken by cases of Covid-19 of which continued to be active till that UAE and Mexico. This is a big the state governments for 83,190 patients have recov- date. stride towards protecting the checking the spread of Covid- Nadu, West Bengal, follow the five-fold strategy of ered from the disease and 331 During the six-week peri- identity of brand “Khadi” glob- 19 at hill stations and tourist Uttarakhand and Himachal Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate personnel have succumbed to od, the total number of para- ally. Apart from these countries, locations, a home ministry Pradesh is over 10 percent, and COVID Appropriate the viral infection. military personnel infected KVIC’s trademark applications Australia, Russia, China. The seen a massive growth in India statement said. which is a cause for concern, Behaviour, as has been laid The daily case count has with the novel coronavirus are pending in 40 countries European Union also granted and abroad due to Prime During the meeting, the the statement said. out in the MHA order dated also dropped from 283 to 76 in increased from 79,861 to including the USA, Qatar, Sri KHADI trademark registrations Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s overall management of the The Union Home June 29, 2021. the paramilitary forces cover- 84,245 cases, adding just 4,384 Lanka, Japan, Italy, Australia, in certain classes. However, with appeal to adopt Khadi. It has, Covid-19 situation and the Secretary sounded a note of Adequate health infra- ing the Central Reserve Police cases during the period, which New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil recent trademark registrations in therefore, become very impor- vaccination status in Goa, caution in the wake of media structure preparedness, espe- Force (CRPF), Border Security is a jump of a little over five per and others. Bhutan, UAE and Mexico, the tant for KVIC to protect the Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, reports showing blatant dis- cially in rural, peri-urban Force (BSF), Central Industrial cent. The KVIC obtained the lat- number of such countries has identity of Khadi and safeguard Maharashtra, Rajasthan, regard of COVID-appropriate and tribal areas, was also Security Force (CISF), Likewise, the recoveries est trademark registration in gone up to nine. In these coun- the interest of consumers and Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, behaviour at hill stations and advised to tackle any poten- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), recorded a marked improve- Bhutan on July 9 , while trade- tries, KVIC has got registrations lakhs of Khadi artisans who are and West Bengal were dis- other tourist locations, the tial future surge in cases. Indo-Tibetan Border Police ment from 73,928 to 83,190, mark registration was granted in in various classes that pertain to manufacturing genuine Khadi cussed. statement said. The meeting was attend- (ITBP), National Disaster adding a tally of 9,262 patients the UAE on June 28.. With this, Khadi fabric, Khadi readymade products. It is for the first time The meeting was con- Bhalla emphasised that ed by V K Paul, Member Response Force (NDRF) and beating the virus during the KVIC has succeeded in securing garments and village industry that KVIC has made aggressive veyed that the decline of the the second wave of Covid was (Health), NITI Aayog; the National Security Guards period, which is an improve- trademark registration for the products like Khadi soaps, efforts to safeguard Khadi from second wave is at variable not yet over and states should Secretary, Ministry of Health (NSG). ment of nearly 13 per cent. first time in a Gulf country. Khadi cosmetics, Khadi incense such misuse. These efforts have stages in the different states ensure strict adherence to and Family Welfare, Director As on Friday, the total The deaths during the peri- Earlier, KVIC got the trademark sticks among others. yielded significant results and and UTs in the country, and the protocols General, Indian Council for number of Covid-19 infected od increased from 314 to 331, registration for “Khadi” in KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai helped Khadi’s sales grow sig- while the overall case posi- prescribed in respect of wear- Medical Research; and Chief personnel in these Forces stood adding only 17 casualties in the Mexico in December 2020. Kumar Saxena said these trade- nificantly in the last few years,” tivity rate may be declining, ing of masks, social distanc- Secretaries, Directors General at 84,245 including 76 new last six weeks, which is an addi- So far KVIC was having mark registrations will prevent Saxena said, adding efforts are the case positivity rate in cer- ing and other safe of Police and Principal cases of infection during the tion of a little over five per cent Trademark registrations for the any misuse of the brand name being made to secure trademark tain districts of Rajasthan, behaviour Secretaries (Health) of the 24-hour period. Of this, 83, 190 casualties across the unformed word mark “KHADI” in five “Khadi” globally. “In recent registrations in other countries Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil States were also asked to eight states. PTI personnel have recovered from forces. countries--- Germany, UK, years, Khadi’s popularity has at the earliest. <0  * ! #   # ' ! 0    A       +     5  Q #    ! !  #  # .        ! # P  -" -+, 1    -" -+,  -" -+, healthy non-practitioners n a major initiative that through Imaging Biomarkers, Iwould boost mango export en major trade unions hose suffering with mild which is the first of its kind  -" -+, to Rs 47 from Rs 45 per litre, potential from the eastern Texcept BMS decided to Tcognitive impairment multimodality imaging work in while double toned milk (Live region especially to Middle observe July 23 as protest day (MCI) and early Alzheimer’s dementia from India. fter Amul, Mother Dairy Lite) rates have gone up to Rs 41 East countries, a consignment against Central Government’s disease can try supervised The second phase was Ahas hiked milk prices in from Rs 39 per litre. Cow milk of Geographical Identification decision to bring corporatiza- mindfulness meditation, a non- planned to verify the changes in Delhi-NCR and other cities by will cost Rs 49 from Sunday as (GI) certified Fazil mango vari- tion in Defence production invasive and cost-effective cognitive performance of 2 per litre from July 11, deal- against Rs 47 per litre now. Rates ety sourced from Malda district and Ordnance factories. The approach, for brain activation patients with MCI prior to, as ing a further blow to the com- of half litre milk pouch have of West Bengal was exported to joint declaration was signed by enhancements, researchers well as subsequent to, mind- mon man’s struggle to meet the been increased by Rs 1, which Bahrain. According to a com- INTUC, AITUC, CITU, HMS, from Shri Chitra Tirunal fulness training. The team car- ever-increasing kitchen budget. means an effective hike of Rs 2 merce ministry the consign- AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AIC- Institute of Medical Sciences ried out cognitive retraining The price revision, which per litre. Mother Dairy sells ment of Fazil mango was CTU, LPF and UTUC. The and Technology, Trivandrum weekly for 1 hour and provid- comes after a gap of 1.5 years, more than 30 lakh litres of milk exported by APEDA registered half kilos in full size. The peel eties of the fruit including trade unions accused the BJP have advised. ed feedback on the perfor- has been done amid rising input per day in Delhi-NCR. DM enterprises, Kolkata and of this mango is rough and three GI certified Khirsapatin led Central Government for Mild cognitive impairment mance of the retraining tasks at costs and will be applicable for Justifying the hike, Mother imported by Al Jazira group, slightly thicker than other man- and Lakshmanbhog (West bringing privatization through and early form of Alzheimer’s the end of each session. all milk variants. The company Dairy said it was “compelled to Bahrain. goes. Mango pulp is light yel- Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar) were the backdoor and objected to is a condition in which mem- The patients were given retails milk in more than 100 raise its liquid milk prices by Rs According to the ministry, low, slightly hard and juicy. The displayed. More than 200 farm- bringing of 100% foreign direct ory deteriorates, but a person home-based tasks for practicing cities across the country. After 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR with the nine varieties which were amount of fiber in mango is ers from the Varanasi region investment in the defence pro- remains functionally indepen- during the rest of the days. Mother Dairy and Amul, there effect from July 11, 2021.” Prices exported includes GI certified very less and that too little is participated in the meet where duction sector. dent. They also developed a 10 Weeks are several companies in the pri- are also being revised across key Khirsapati (Malda, West found near the peel. The aroma agricultural scientists and offi- “The Central Trade Unions Dr Ramshekhar N Menon, mindfulness meditation-based vate sector like Nestle, Namaste markets including east and cen- Bengal), Lakkhanbhog (Malda, of this mango is very good and cials from the leading institutes expressed serious concern and additional professor, SCTIMST, program for patients called India, Patanjali, Ananda in the tral Uttar Pradesh, , West Bengal), Fazli (Malda, the taste is very sweet. Fazli provided valuable inputs for voiced their condemnation of Trivandrum, Dr. C. Kesavadas, ‘Mindfulness Unified Cognitive country, which sell milk and Nagpur and Kolkata from July West Bengal), Dusshheri mango gets its name from promoting agricultural prod- hastily promulgation of the Dr. Bejoy Thomas, and Dr. Behaviour Therapy (MUCBT)’ products made from it may 11 onwards to the tune of Rs (Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh) Fazli Babu who is associated ucts. Essential Defence Service Aley Alexander (SCTIMST) training program. also follow the suit and increase 2/litre on the current prevailing and Amrapali and Chausa with Fazal Bibi of Arapur vil- The GI tag helps growers Ordinance by the Central Dr. S Krishnan (Govt Medical The results of initial rest- the price. MRP in respective markets, it (Malda, West Bengal) and lage.Apart from Bengal , it is get premium price for the Government, meant to brutal- College, Trivandrum) con- ing-state fMRI indicated that As per the revised prices, added. “The company has been Langda (Nadiya, West Bengal). grown on a large scale in product as no other producer ly suppress the rising discontent ducted a two-phased study compared to age-matched bulk vended milk (token milk) experiencing inflationary pres- Fazli mango is special Bangladesh abroad. This can misuse the name to market and anger among the defence with separate objectives for healthy subjects who did no will be sold at Rs 44 per litre sure on overall input costs, among all these varieties mango is used extensively in similar goods. production employees. The each phase. form of meditation practice in from Sunday as against the cur- which has increased multi-fold regarding its size and weight. It making pickles and making A geographical indication Ordinance bans the right to The first phase was their routine lifestyle, mind- rent price of Rs 42 per litre. Full in the last one year, accompanied is commonly grown in Malda jam-jellies. (GI) tag is used for an agricul- strike in defence production designed to explore neural cor- fulness practitioners estab- cream milk (poly pack) will be by the distress in milk produc- district of West Bengal. It is It said that in June 2021, a tural, natural or a manufactured sector. relations of mindfulness and lish increased connectivity, available at Rs 57 per litre up tion due to the ongoing pan- large in size and weighs up to week-long Indian mango pro- product (handicraft and indus- It has various draconian study regions of brain activation based on resting-state brain from Rs 55 per litre now. Prices demic,” Mother Dairy said in a 700-1500 grams. That is, this motion programme was organ- trial goods) originating from a penal provisions extending enhancements among seasoned activity in medial prefrontal of toned milk has been revised statement. mango can be up to one and a ised in Bahrain where 16 vari- definite geographical territory. even beyond strike. mindfulness practitioners and cortex. ! 2B

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To deploy troops to pro- for an Afghan-led and Afghan- important for an enduring inevitable for the Taliban to take tionship" to a new level as He expressed hope that Uwarned Russia of conse- municate to one another tect key infrastructure as it tries owned peace process is impor- peace,” the spokesperson said over Afghanistan after the with- External Affairs Minister S his visit to Georgia, which is the quences for the ransomware when each of us thinks some- to stabilize the country and pre- tant for an enduring peace, in response to a question. drawal of US forces from Jaishankar held talks with first by an Indian foreign min- attacks emanating from the thing is happening in anoth- pare for elections in the after- stressing that Afghanistan's In reply to another ques- there. Georgian Vice Prime Minister ister to the country, will be the country, underscoring the er country that affects the math of President Jovenel neighbours and countries in tion, the spokesperson said that “We have trained over and Foreign Minister David opening of a new chapter in the need for Moscow to take action home country,” Biden Moïse's assassination. the region have a real stake in security assistance to Pakistan 300,000. We've provided USD Zalkaliani and discussed with relationship. against groups engaged in the said. Amid the confusion, hun- the war-torn nation's future. was suspended in 2018. 3.9 billion in humanitarian him bilateral economic coop- "I think our very excellent crime. During the call, the White dreds of Haitians gathered out- The comments came on “We continue to work with assistance. These are brave eration, trade and connectivity. relationship will even go to a Biden spoke with Russian House said, Biden under- side the U.S. Embassy in Port- Friday, hours after US Secretary the Pakistan military on fighters who have taken on Jaishankar is on a two-day higher level," he said, adding "It President Vladimir Putin on scored the need for Russia to au-Prince pleading for a way of State Antony Blinken had a numerous issues and value our casualties and fought off over visit to Georgia, a strategically was a very good discussion". Friday about the ongoing ran- take action to disrupt ran- out of the country. Women car- telephonic conversation with strong bilateral partnership,” the course of the last several important country situated at the Earlier, Jaishankar met the somware attacks by criminals somware groups operating in ried babies and young men his counterpart Shah the spokesperson said. years. We want to equip and intersection of Eastern Europe Indian community representa- based in Russia that have Russia and emphasised that he waved passports and ID cards Mahmood Qureshi, amidst a “We do not comment or empower them, and it is now and Western Asia. He also invit- tives in Georgia and appreci- impacted the US and other is committed to continued as they cried out, “Refuge!” and rapid withdrawal of American speculate on policies that may in their hands. But it is not ed his Georgian counterpart to ated their hard work in the countries around the world, the engagement on the broader “Help!” and NATO troops from or may not be under delibera- inevitable, nor has any intelli- India with a business delegation. agriculture sector. White House said in a readout threat posed by “We definitely need assis- Afghanistan. tion,” the official said when gence assessment predicted it "We discussed economic "As I begin the day, nice to of the call. ransomware. tance and we've asked our During the call, Blinken asked if President Joe Biden is was inevitable,” she said. cooperation, tourism, trade meet Indian Community repre- “Yes,” Biden told reporters During the call, Biden reit- international partners for help,” underscored the importance of reviewing the suspension of Biden on Thursday and connectivity. Our rela- sentatives from Tsnori, Khaketi. at the White House hours after erated that the United States Interim Prime Minister Claude continued bilateral cooperation security assistance to Pakistan. announced that America's tionship is doing well. There are Their hard work in the agricul- his call with Putin on this will take any necessary action Joseph told The Associated between the US and Pakistan. In May, Biden continued his nearly 20-year military mission some big Indian projects in ture sector has earned a good issue when asked if there would to defend its people and its crit- Press in a phone interview late The conversation took place in predecessor Donald Trump's in Afghanistan will conclude Georgia, power projects and name. Enterprising Indians are be consequences to the ran- ical infrastructure in the face of Friday. “We believe our partners the backdrop of reports that the policy on suspending security on August 31. The US military steel projects," he said. our global bridge," he said. somware attack. this continuing can assist the national police in Taliban has made huge terri- assistance to Pakistan without exit from Afghanistan before "A lot of Indian tourists There are many farmers “I made it very clear to him challenge. resolving the situation.” torial gains in Afghanistan. any clarity if the administration September 11 stems from the come, about 50,000 of them. from India who have invested that the United States expects, “The President has also The stunning request for Taliban militants are now will change its stance in the February 2020 agreement We have some 8,000 Indian in the agriculture sector in when a ransomware operation called on governments and U.S. Military support recalled thought to control about a future. Trump suspended all Washington signed with the students in Georgia. But in Georgia. is coming from his soil, even agencies to modernise their the tumult following Haiti's last third of the war-torn country. security assistance to Pakistan in Taliban in return for coun- every sector, we felt we can do "Also congratulated Pravasi though it's not sponsored by defences to meet this threat, presidential assassination, in “Afghanistan's neighbours January 2018, arguing that he terterrorism guarantees and more. We agreed today that we Bharatiya Samman awardee the state, we expect them to act building on the President's 1915, when an angry mob and countries in the region have was not satisfied with pledges the group would will work together to find ways Darpan Prasher," he said. if we give them enough infor- executive order on cybersecu- dragged President Vilbrun a real stake in Afghanistan's Islamabad's cooperation and negotiate a political settle- of raising it," Jaishankar said. Prasher is the Vice President at mation to act on who that is,” rity that was released in May,” Guillaume Sam out of the future and influence with the role in the fight against terrorism. ment to the war with the "I invited the Vice Prime the Indian Chamber of he said. a senior administration official French Embassy and beat him parties,” a State Department Earlier during her daily news Afghan government. Minister to visit India with a Commerce in Georgia. “And, secondly, that we told reporters. to death. #" 7             1         4        1-,5,9 of whom had previously Wang Yi said on Tuesday guage the Taliban use, China 2  3  4 9<4   sought refuge in Afghanistan, addressing a meeting of the remains highly concerned he Taliban has said it sees to enter the country. 70th anniversary of diplo- about the security situation     (  TChina as a "friend" of The Taliban would also matic relations with there,” Andrew Small, a senior   $   9< Afghanistan and assured prevent al-Qaeda or any other Pakistan. transatlantic fellow with the %  Beijing that it would not host terrorist group from operating While the American German Marshall Fund's Asia      (,0- .0,* said that India has been calling Uyghur Islamic militants from there, he said. troops' withdrawal and resur- Programme told the Post.  0-+. for enhanced and effective the volatile Xinjiang province, “We have been to China gence of the Taliban should He said China's biggest  1-,5,9 xpressing concern over the humanitarian assistance to all which is a major worry for the many times and we have good strategically benefit China as concern in its dealings with ebsites of Iran's transport Einvolvement of external Syrians throughout the country Chinese Government, accord- relations with them,” Suhail the Taliban shares close ties the Taliban had always been hina's regulator ordered Wand urbanisation min- actors in Syria, India has said without discrimination, politi- ing to a media report. told Hong Kong-based South with Pakistan, both Islamabad whether it was sheltering Cthe removal from app istry Saturday went out of ser- it is committed to advancing a cisation and preconditions. The comments came as China Morning Post, recalling and Beijing are concerned as Uyghur separatists. stores of 25 apps owned by Didi vice after a “cyber disruption” Syrian-led and Syrian-owned He said that more than 13 the Taliban made territorial the few meetings hosted by they faced threats from the China's crackdown in Global Inc., the country's in computer systems of its UN-facilitated political process million people across Syria gains in the war-torn country China in the past for Taliban Islamic militant groups which Xinjiang, observers say, has largest ride-hailing service, cit- staff, the official IRNA news to bring long-term security need humanitarian assistance amid the withdrawal of the US delegations. were part of Al-Qaeda and exasperated the resentment ing severe violations of rules agency reported. and stability in the conflict-rid- in one form or another. forces. China has already “China is a friendly coun- Taliban. among native Uyghur against collecting personal The report did not elabo- den country. "Syrian women, children, evacuated 210 of its nationals try and we welcome it for China has been eying big Muslims in Xinjiang. The US, data. rate but said the case is under Explaining India's vote on elderly have severely impacted from Afghanistan by a char- reconstruction and developing scale investments in the EU and international The Cyberspace investigation. This is the second the Adoption of Syria in disproportionate ways. tered flight this week. Afghanistan,” he said adding Afghanistan as the country human rights organisations Administration of China had abnormality in computer sys- Humanitarian Resolution on Today's adoption, therefore, Beijing is concerned that that "If (the Chinese) have has the world's largest unex- have accused Beijing of com- already taken down the main tems related to the Friday, India's Permanent will reassure 3.4 million people under Taliban rule, investments, of course, we ploited reserves of copper, mitting genocide in the Didi app last Sunday, pending ministry. Representative to the United in the northwest of Syria," he Afghanistan will become a will ensure their safety," coal, iron, gas, cobalt, mer- province. a cybersecurity review, after it On Friday, Iran's railroad Nations Ambassador T.S. said. hub for the East Turkistan Shaheen said. cury, gold, lithium and thori- The 12th report of the debuted on the US stock mar- system came under cyberattack Tirumurti said that India firm- "We also need to reflect on Islamic Movement (ETIM), a Sharply critical of the US um, valued at over USD one Analytical Support and ket last week. with hackers posting fake mes- ly believes that long-term secu- the humanitarian situation separatist outfit aligned to move to pull out its troops trillion. Sanctions Monitoring Team of The 25 additional apps sages about alleged train delays rity and stability of this region not just in the northwest, but Al-Qaeda which is waging an without stabilising the peace In 2011, the China the UN last month confirmed include Didi Enterprises, as or cancellations on display can only be achieved by pre- also on the rest of the territo- insurgency in Xinjiang. process in Afghanistan, China National Petroleum the presence of ETIM mili- well as ones designed for Didi boards at stations across the serving the sovereignty and ter- ry of Syria. Both the UN The resource-rich this week has asked its close Corporation (CNPC) won a tants in Afghanistan. drivers. country. It came after the elec- ritorial integrity of Syria. Secretary General and Office Xinjiang shares about 80-km- ally Pakistan to step up coop- USD 400 million bid to drill “The Eastern Turkistan A spokesperson for Didi tronic tracking system on trains "We are deeply concerned for the Coordination of long border with Afghanistan. eration to contain the securi- three oil fields for 25 years, Islamic Movement (ETIM) did not immediately respond to across Iran failed. with the involvement of exter- Humanitarian Affairs Playing down China's ty risks in the war-torn coun- containing roughly 87 million consists of several hundred a request for comment. Also on Saturday, minister nal actors in Syria which is (OCHA) have repeatedly spo- concerns, the Taliban try following the withdrawal barrels of oil. members, located primarily in The move comes after of telecommunications, making the situation worse. ken about the worsening spokesman Suhail Shaheen of the foreign forces. Chinese firms have also Badakhshan and neighbour- Chinese authorities said earli- Mohammad Javad Azari "We also remain convinced humanitarian operations on said they see China as a "(China and Pakistan) gained rights to mine copper ing Afghan provinces," the er this week they would step up Jahromi warned about possible that there can be no military the ground," he said. “friend” to Afghanistan and is need to defend regional peace at Mes Aynak in Logar report submitted to the UN supervision of companies list- cyberattacks though ran- solution to the Syrian conflict Tirumurti said that there is hoping to talk to Beijing about together. Problems in province, according to the Security Council said. ed overseas. Under the new somwares. In 2018 Iran report- and reaffirm our commitment an urgent need for an active investing in reconstruction Afghanistan are practical chal- Post report. The report said that large measures, regulation of data ed similar attacks. to advancing a Syrian-led and engagement between interna- work “as soon as possible”. lenges that China and But observers say China numbers of Al-Qaeda fighters security and cross-border data In December that year, Syrian-owned UN facilitated tional donor community, Suhail also said the Pakistan both face," especial- will remain very cautious and and other foreign extremist flows, as well as the manage- Iran's telecommunications political process in line with the humanitarian agencies and Taliban would no longer allow ly the expansion of both inter- concerned about the Taliban elements aligned with the ment of confidential data, will ministry said the country had UN Security Council financial institutions with Syria, China's Uyghur separatist national and regional terror- delivering on its promises. Taliban are located in various be improved. defused a massive cyberattack Resolution 2254," he said. consistent with the sovereign- fighters from Xinjiang, some ism, Chinese Foreign Minister “Whatever benign lan- parts of Afghanistan.) Didi is the latest compa- on unspecified “electronic Noting that the decade- ty, independence and territor- ny facing the scrutiny from infrastructure” but provided long violence and terror has ial integrity of Syria to address the Chinese government. An no specifics on the purported caused devastating impact on the humanitarian situation and &84    investigation found “serious attack. the lives of Syrians, Tirumurti reconstruction needs.       # violations” in how Didi col- No group has so far taken lected and used personal responsibility of the either inci-      #  information, the internet reg- dents. 61=#  ulator said earlier in the week. In 2019, an error in the rail-  +*9 )*9 members had decided to step A statement said the compa- way company's computer servers down in the face of “growing ny was told to “rectify prob- caused multiple delays in train ne of Hong Kong's most political and legal lems” but gave no services. 98  Oestablished pro-democra- risks.” details. cy civic organisations said Of the seven members The internet regulator also   ** come forward as soon as they Saturday it is letting go its paid remaining, three are currently said Didi was barred from are eligible,” she said. staff and halving the size of its in jail facing national security accepting new customers until K health officials said the “A s w e a p p r o a c h t h e steering committee amid charges — chairman Lee the investigations were com- UDelta variant of Covid-19 planned end of restrictions, we Beijing's crackdown on oppo- Cheuk-yan as well as vice pleted. continues as the dominant must remain cautious and care- sition activity in the semi- chairmen Albert Ho Chun-yan strain of coronavirus and ful. Cases are rising across the autonomous Chinese and Chow Hang-tung. marked a sharp increase in the country, and whilst the vac- city. Letting go of staff was to UK with 54,268 more cases cines offer excellent protection, The Hong Kong Alliance in “ensure their safety" and would logged on Friday, which marks they do not offer 100 per cent Support of Patriotic take effect at the end of the a 32 per cent increase over the protection,” she added. Democratic Movements of month, the statement previous week. The weekly PHE data China is best known for organ- said. Public Health England found the Delta AY.1 sub lin- ising an annual rally and can- While the 32-year-old (PHE) said its weekly analysis eage, so-called Delta plus dlelight vigil remembering group said the changes would shows the continued rise in mutation for its feared vaccine those killed in the bloody 1989 affect its operations, it vowed infections is not followed by a resistance, remains low at 44 crackdown on pro-democracy that “regardless of whatever similar increase in hospitalisa- cases. Overall, the Delta vari- protests in Beijing's Tiananmen difficulties or challenges we tions and deaths, which reflects ant – first identified in India – Square. face, the alliance will contin- a high protection offered by currently accounts for approx- The group said in a state- ue to grit our teeth and move both doses of a coronavirus imately 99 per cent of cases ment that seven of its 14 onwards one step at a vaccine. that are sequenced across the remaining steering committee time." In a separate study, PHE UK, followed by the local also found that all the vaccines Alpha variant of concern. ` In being administered are as effec- a variant technical briefing, tive at preventing symptomatic PHE revealed that “secondary disease in the majority of peo- attack rates” – the likelihood of ple with underlying health an infection occurring in a conditions as the rest of the given context – amongst population. household contacts of cases “The data continues to with Delta has continued to show that the sharp increase in fall. Despite this continued cases that we are seeing is not fall, secondary attack rates for being followed by a similar both household and non- increase in hospitalisation and household contacts of cases death,” said Dr Jenny Harries, with Delta remain higher than Chief Executive of the UK for Alpha. Health Security Agency. In its separate vaccine “This is because two doses study, PHE found overall vac- of the available vaccines offer cine effectiveness against symp- a high level of protection tomatic disease in risk groups against the Delta variant. at approximately 60 per cent Getting both jabs is the best after one dose of either Oxford way to ensure you and the peo- AstraZeneca [Covishield] or ple you love remain safe, so we Pfizer/BioNTech, with little once again urge everyone to variation by age. #  2C

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Fuel demand showed signs  -" -+, of resurgence in June after # + restrictions began to be eased inance Minister Nirmala and the economy gathered FSitharaman has said that pace.With Covid case addition    integrating technology with continuing to decline and vac- inclusive service delivery would cination pace picking up, state hold the key to accelerate the governments have continued to  "  pace of economic recovery reopen, though some during the time of pandemic. exceptions such as Maharashtra Speaking virtually in the exist.  -" -+, session on policies for eco- The then Oil Minister nomic recovery at the second Dharmendra Pradhan had last uto pent-up demand has day of the ongoing G20 Finance month stated that India’s fuel Abeen impacted from Ministers & Central Bank demand would recover to pre- high fuel cost as well as price Governors Meeting,   -" -+, cent from May sales of 1.99 pandemic levels by the end of hikes taken by OEMs in the Sitharaman also cited digitisa- million tonnes. 2021. “We are confident by the current unlock phase vis-a- tion, climate action and sus- ndia’s fuel demand rebound- Diesel - the most used fuel end of this calendar year we vis last year.Accordingly, tainable infrastructure as the Ied in June after slumping to in the country - rose 12 per will be in a position to restore ‘2W’ demand has been tepid rural segment has not been as three catalysts of economic a nine-month low in the pre- cent from May to 6.2 million our original (pre-COVID) con- while that of ‘PVs’ is more resilient as that in the previ- recovery. vious month as restrictions to tonnes, but was down 1.5 per sumption behaviour,” Pradhan resilient, given the relatively ous year, with 2W OEMs In this regard, she also curb the spread of the pan- cent from June 2020 and 18.8 said. Consumption of LPG, better income profiles of car reporting flattish sales in shared India’s successful expe- demic were eased, helping eco- per cent from June 2019. the only fuel which showed customers. Jun-21. However, demand rience in integrating technolo- nomic activity and mobility to This is the first monthly growth even during the first “In the current unlock for PVs is holding up (as the gy with inclusive service deliv- pick up. increase since March. lockdown because of free sup- phase, the pent-up demand is higher income consumers ery during the pandemic. As an Fuel consumption rose Fuel demand had recov- plies by the government to the lukewarm (unlike last year) have been relatively less example, the finance minster 1.5 per cent to 16.33 million ered to near-normal levels in poor, rose 9.7 per cent year on as customer sentiment has impacted by Covid).” also shared how CoWIN appli- tonnes in June from a year ear- March before the onset of the year to 2.26 million tonnes. It been partially impacted by The progress of the cation used by the country to lier and by 8 per cent over May second wave of Covid-19 infec- was up 26.3 per cent over June higher fuel prices - petrol south-west monsoon will be register and vaccinate millions @ 0 <        1   2021, data from the Petroleum tions led to the re-imposition 2019. With airlines yet to prices are more than INR 100 a key variable to determine of its population has efficient- >17@ 0  ;  - #> 0 >17 Planning and Analysis Cell of lockdowns in different states, resume full-scale operations in several states, which has the extent of recovery, the ly supported scale and scope of   (PPAC) of Ministry of stalling mobility and muting because of travel restrictions resulted in high running brokerage firm said. country’s massive vaccination Petroleum and Natural Gas economic activity. around the globe, jet fuel sales costs and price hikes taken by Besides, firm pointed out programme. humanitarian needs outweigh July 9 and 10, 2021, under the showed. Consumption in May at 2,58,000 tonneswas up 16.2 the OEMs to offset rising that commodity prices have Sitharaman said that India commercial benefits. Italian G20 presidency. This is Petrol sales rose 5.6 per slumped to its lowest since per cent year on year but 61.7 commodity prices,” said remained firm, with OEMs has made this platform freely The third meeting of G20 the first in-person Finance cent year-on-year to 2.4 million August last year amid lock- per cent lower than June of HDFC Securities. raising prices to partially off- available to all countries given finance ministers and central Track meeting since February tonnes in June. It was up 21 per downs and restrictions in sev- 2019. “Further, demand in the set the above. the country’s firm belief that bank governors is scheduled on 2020. -H @1  1,   !'     % )*6 *'   &(     ! #              @, #  1@            Kolkata:To ensure social dis-      -" -+, these smaller players has been rural areas and the stress on the tancing in Metro premises and   -" -+, regulatory filing. impacted with an estimated 50 borrowers’ cash flows due to trains, Metro will run 104 (52   -" -+, Hence, the bank had he impact of the second per cent of players (having a loss of income as well as high UP & 52 DN) Maintenance quitas Holdings, the pro- requested RBI if a scheme of TCovid wave has raised con- loan portfolio of more than 500 medical expenses,” said Suman Special Services instead of 90 inance Minister Nirmala Emoter of Equitas Small amalgamation of the company cerns over the recovery of the crore) having received ade- Chowdhury, Chief Analytical Maintenance Special Services FSitharaman on Saturday Finance Bank (SFB), on with the bank, resulting in exit microfinance (MFIs) and the quate funds.” Officer, Acuite Ratings & from 12.07.2021 (Monday) . offered to share CoWIN plat- Saturday said the bank has of the promoter, can be sub- small NBFC sector, which was “Relief measures provided Research. In the morning, the first form with other nations for received Reserve Bank of mitted to RBI for approval, already battling the elevated by the government and RBI “Given the intermittent service will leave from free, saying that humanitarian India’s (RBI) nod to apply for prior to the expiry of the said credit stress and declining recently is expected to support nature of economic activities in Dakshineswar and Kavi needs outweigh commercial amalgamation of the promot- five years, to take effect after the AUM in FY21. the continuity of credit flow to the wake of Covid spread in Subhash at 08:00 hrs (instead of benefits.Participating on the er into itself. As per the SFB initial promoter lock-in expires, Accordingly, out of thirteen microfinance and MSME bor- Q1FY22, the borrower income 08.30 hrs.) and the last service second day of the ongoing that humanitarian needs out- licensing guidelines of RBI, a it said. “RBI vide its commu- issuer downgrades by credit rowers while also enhance liq- streams, particularly of those will leave from Dakshineswar G20 Finance Ministers and weigh commercial benefits,” a promoter of SFB can exit or to nication dated July 9, 2021, to rating agencies during Q1FY22 uidity relief to the smaller serviced by smaller NBFCs or and Kavi Subhash at 11:30 hrs Central Bank Governors tweet said.During the meeting, cease to be a promoter after the the bank has permitted the in the financial sector, ten lenders.” MFIs have been severely (no change in timing). Meeting, Sitharaman shared discussions of finance ministers mandatory initial lock-in peri- bank to apply to RBI seeking issuers are smaller MFI and Furthermore, it said that impacted, thereby exacerbating In the evening, the first ser- India’s successful experience in were focused on policies for od of five years (initial pro- approval for scheme of amal- NBFCs engaged in providing impact of second wave of the asset quality stress for these vice will leave from integrating technology with economic recovery, sustain- moter lock-in) depending on gamation,” Equitas Holdings unsecured MSME loans, per- Covid has been more pro- lenders.” Dakshineswar and Kavi inclusive service delivery dur- able finance and International RBI’s regulatory and supervi- said. RBI has also conveyed that sonal and vehicle loans. nounced on collections in the However, the report Subhash at 15:30 hrs (instead of ing the pandemic, the Finance Taxation. “In policies for recov- sory comfort and SEBI regula- any ‘no objection’, if and when A report by Acuite Ratings asset classes of microfinance added that absence of mora- 15.45 hrs.) and the last service Ministry said in a series of ery session, FM discussed 3 cat- tions at that time. given on the scheme of amal- said that collection efficiencies and two-wheeler loans as com- torium has made the bor- will leave from Dakshineswar tweets. alysts of economic recovery- “In case of Equitas Small gamation, would be without which were seen recovering pared to the first cycle. rower stress more visible in and Kavi Subhash at 19.15 hrs “FM Smt. @nsitharaman #Digitalization #ClimateAction Finance Bank (the bank), our prejudice to the powers of RBI above 90 per cent in Mar-21 “Even as two-wheeler as an this cycle and along with lack (instead of 19.00 hrs). shared how #CoWIN applica- & #SustainableInfrastructure; subsidiary for which the com- to initiate action, if any, for vio- have dropped to between 65- asset class fared better during of adequate funding, the dete- These services will ply at an tion has efficiently supported shared India’s successful expe- pany is the promoter, the said lation of any licensing guide- 85 per cent levels during the first wave of lockdowns, the rioration in liquidity and interval of 8 minutes during scale and scope of our vacci- rience in integrating technolo- initial promoter lock-in for lines or any terms and condi- Q1FY22. impact has been greater during therefore credit quality for peak hours from Monday to nation & #India has made this gy with inclusive service deliv- the company expires on tions of license, or any other “Besides the lower collec- the second cycle on account of smaller NBFCs and MFIs was Saturday. There will be no ser- platform freely available to all ery during the pandemic,” September 4, 2021,” it said in a applicable instruction, it added tions, the debt raising ability of the spread of the pandemic in almost inevitable. vices on Sunday. countries given our firm belief another tweet said.  .. #  .  40    ?         -" -+, fall in the last week of April.” 9):;  “Ind-Ra expects a gradual   ndia’s highway toll collections relaxation in the lockdown Iare expected to bounce back measures with a drop in Covid   after a subdued April-May sea- cases and ramp-up in toll col-        son this year. lections 2QFY22 onwards.”  -*( Accordingly, toll collec- In addition, the report say tions are expected to reach FY21 witnessed a robust traf- sangYong Motor, a debt- 4QFY21 revenues in 2QFY22 fic recovery, erasing the traffic Sridden automaker, has and record 15 per cent growth losses during the peak COVID- decided to sell the site of its beginning 3QFY22 over FY20 19 lockdown period. plant in Pyeongtaek as part of sans a third wave. “This was led by the faster self-rescue efforts, the local “These expectations are adoption of private trans- government said on Saturday. driven by the recovery in June portation and a swift com- The company has been 2021, stronger than the earlier mercial traffic recovery pro- under court receivership since seen in 2QFY21 during the first viding stability to toll rev- April, as its Indian parent, wave,” India Ratings and enues.” Mahindra & Mahindra, failed Research (Ind-Ra) said in a “The commercial traffic to secure a buyer for its 75 per- research report. tions in June 2021 saw an stress cases, reflecting ample mobility impacting toll collec- saw a quick recovery, given the cent stake in the automaker. In April and May 2021, upward trajectory, reaching 90 cushion for timely debt ser- tions. movement of essential com-  (1., not seem to be as severe as in The city government of average toll revenue fell by 10 per cent of 4QFY21 levels in vicing in potential downside “Ind-Ra’s sample study on modities and was in line with last year. Also states were well Pyeongtaek, 70 kms south of per cent and 34 per cent respec- the last week of June 2021. scenarios.” 36 toll projects spread across 10 E-Way bills generation and ovid’s second wave along prepared this time to deal with Seoul, said it has signed a tively, compared to 4QFY21 “In the backdrop of ade- Besides, the report said states indicates the average fuel consumption trajectory Cwith regional lockdowns the situation,” said Deepak memorandum of understand- owing to the localised lock- quate liquidity and a recovery that implementation of a full or daily toll collections on a week- while the Covid-19 spread con- are expected to dampen the Jasani- Head of Retail Research ing with the court-appointed downs during second Covid in traffic, the cash flows of the partial lockdown during April- ly basis reached a peak of 38 tinued to saddle the public Q1FY22 earnings result season, at HDFC Securities. manager of SsangYong and its wave. projects rated above ‘A’ show June 2021 in several parts of the per cent in the third week of transportation (buses) recov- thereby, unleashing volatility. “Trends in shift from infor- labor union, regarding the sale However, the toll collec- considerable resilience to country had hit the people May 2021, after a 17 per cent ery.” Notably, the trend might mal to formal sectors, impact of the site, which measures lead to value correction, this in of raw material price increase 850,000 square meters and is theory, can trigger another and inventory gains or losses valued at 900 billion won ($786 3(    bull run. due to China intervention in million). @  - #     4   However, the scale of this commodity markets will be The plant was constructed expected trend might only be interesting to watch out for. In in 1979.The company will build      known via the impact on rev- the BFS space, asset quality or a new factory in Pyeongtaek,    0 ; :' enue that different sectors sus- slippages trends in the books of and the city will provide tained in respect to lockdown’s lenders will be monitored administrative support in the   )*+, defined last year to be the cor- securities among others.      effect on operations and sales. closely.” process of construction and nerstones of our strategic focus The AGM’s approval was Other factors such as high Additionally, Jasani said relocation, the city said. ederal Bank shareholders for FY 2020-21, and a stepping also sought for revision of New Delhi:The Central Board technology the overall average commodity and fuel prices that several high-frequency “We will actively support FhaveApproved the resolu- stone in our journey to become tenure of one of the Joint of indirect Taxes and Customs facilitation levels have already along with impact of rural macro indicators have SsangYong Motor to grow into tion to re-appoint Shyam the bank of FIRST CHOICE for Statutory Central Auditors, the (CBIC) has taken further steps exceeded these levels with the Covid spread on the FMCG improved lately including a global company that con- Srinivasan as the Managing Indians,” he said. appointment and fixation of to streamline the faceless All-India average facilitation demand will exert pressure on power consumption, auto fuel tributes to the development of Director and Chief Executive Srinvasan’s reappointment remuneration of branch audi- assessment mechanism put in level across all Customs stations Q1 revenues. demand, e-way bills, exports the local economy,” Jung Jang- Officer for a period of three will come into effect from tors in consultation with the place in the customs clearance being 77 per cent for May In contrast, pharma com- amongst others. seon, mayor of Pyeongtaek, years. September 23 this year to Statutory processes and has decided that 2021.“Board also notes that panies could benefit due to the “Rising commodity costs, said.Chung Yong-won, court- The decision was taken in September 22, 2024. Central Auditors and other up to 90 per cent of non-risky the use of machine learning and second Covid wave, besides, higher inflation, and a likely appointed administrator of the 90th Annual General He took over as the CEO of necessary appointments. import consignments would be the other state of art technolo- metals, BFSI and IT are expect- rate increase are key concern SsangYong, said the new plant Meeting of shareholders of the bank on 23 September The meeting was presided cleared within hours without gies now enables RMS (risk ed to drive earnings’ growth in areas.” will focus on green and self-dri- Federal Bank which was con- 2010. over by Bank’s Chairperson any physical interface. management systems) to more Q1FY22. According to Gaurav Garg, ving cars as a base for the com- ducted through video confer- A release issued by the Grace Elizabeth Koshie and The new mechanism would precisely target the risky con- Furthermore, in Q1FY22, Haed of Research at CapitalVia pany’s long-term survival, encing on Friday. bank said the approval of share- joined by other Directors, become functional from July 15 signments thereby enabling Indian corporates have the Global Research: “The opening reports Yonhap news agency. The bank streamed it live holders was sought for adopt- shareholders, senior execu- an aid faster clearance of import more focussed attention on benefit of a low base, while dur- of the season was good by TCS, SsangYong opened an auc- on four social media platforms ing audited financial state- tives, representatives of consignments as the systems lesser number of Bills of Entry ing Q1FY21 the aggregate net it posted a net profit growth of tion for its majority stake on - Facebook, YouTube, Twitter ments of FY 2020-21. Statutory Auditors and would clear such consignments for assessment by the (faceless sales of most companies had 28.5 per cent, it also posted a June 28.Half of SsangYong and Clubhouse. The meeting also passed Secretarial Auditors of the without any physical interface. assessment groups) FAGs. fallen sharply and their net growth of 18.5 per cent in con- Motor Company’s workers will Addressing the AGM, other resolutions including bank. At present, the facilitation (does Thus, Board has decided that profits had plunged. solidated revenue.” go on unpaid leave for two Srinivasan said the bank’s dig- declaration of dividend of 35 In her address, Koshie not require assessment or w.e.f. 15.07.2021 the facilitation “In Q1FY22, though there “However, this earnings years beginning next month as ital innovations of today are on per cent to the shareholders, remarked that the Bank led by examination) levels in imports level across all Customs stations was disruption or partial lock- season may have few surpris- part of self-help measures as the cusp of redefining the approval of issuance of equity its twin focus on digital enable- is up to 80 per cent for Aircargo would be increased to 90 per down in several states in April es as it coincided with the sec- the debt-ridden automaker is banking paradigm of tomor- shares on preferential basis ment and people empower- Complexes, 70 per cent for cent relating to RMD (risk or May due to the second ond wave of the pandemic and striving to speed up its sales row.”Simple, Digital, and raising of Tier I Capital of ment, supported by opera- Seaports and 60 per cent for management division),” CBIC Covid wave, the impact of this therefore there might be mixed process, the company said last Contactless this is what I had the Bank through Issuance of tional ICDs. 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Wimbledon, it’s just crazy to more heartbreak as the Djokovic will move level think about it,” said Berrettini. former world number with Roger Federer and Rafael A shock victory on Sunday one fell at the final hur- Nadal on career majors with could be the first part of a dle in three sets in the victory and also go three-quar- sporting double for Italy in 2016 US Open final. ters of the way to the first cal- London with the country’s At one point with endar Slam in more than half football team taking on Hollywood superstar Tom a century. England in the Euro 2020 final. Cruise looking on it looked The 34-year-old is in his “Obviously for Italian peo- feasible, though, that she could seventh Wimbledon final and ple in general, but it’s going to pull off mission impossible in 30th at the Slams. be tough Sunday,” he said. winning the title. Only Federer, with 31, has Berrettini is likely to have However, her previously appeared in more champi- the majority of the 15,000 fans superb weapon — her serve that onship matches at the majors inside Centre Court behind had only been broken four times but the fading Swiss star is position. Anything is possible him. prior to the final — deserted her more than five years older. in the finals. Obviously expe- Djokovic has become when she most needed it. “It would mean everything. rience is on my side.” familiar with such scenarios. So did her emotions as That’s why I’m here. That’s Berrettini, the 25-year-old “People also like to see Pliskova — the fourth Czech why I’m playing,” said Djokovic world number nine, is the first someone win who is an under- woman to appear in a who has already captured a Italian ever to make a singles dog or is not maybe expected Wimbledon singles final in the ninth Australian Open and final at Wimbledon. to win, is not the favourite to Open era — spoke after receiv- second French Open in 2021. Victory will make him win,” admitted Djokovic.    /  -        /    % .    B     ing the runner-up trophy. The victory in Paris made Italy’s first male Slam champi- “But hopefully people can “I never cry, never, and him just the third man to win on since Adriano Panatta at the also recognise also the impor- >  ** now,” said Pliskova stepping all four majors more than once. 1976 French Open. tance of this match for me, the back a bit. “I want to say Ash “I imagined myself being in He has lost both his previ- history that is on the line. shleigh Barty won her IN LONDON played an incredible tourna- a position to fight for another ous encounters with Djokovic, “I’m prepared for anything first Wimbledon title on BARTY PARTY ment, I fought to make it diffi- Grand Slam trophy prior to including the quarter-finals at really that is going to happen in Athe 50th anniversary of cult for her but she played very coming to London. Roland Garros last month. terms of the crowd support on fellow indigenous Australian well so congrats to her. “I put myself in a very good But he is on a run of 11-0 Sunday.” Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s "   6 .    2   ;Q# ;=# maiden crown, beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3 in the  7     # ! # final on Saturday. ;Q        .     passes The 25-year-old Australian —who wore a specially-  - 9   67>'    #!  # E  ! PERRY OUT OF THE HUNDRED designed dress in tribute to    .     -   Cawley’s iconic scallop one she >  ** 2          sported in 1971 — adds the      . -      +      ! 0 Wimbledon crown to her 2019 arija Cicak will make history on Sunday Q'         1  French Open title. sets since 2012 when Serena points. or two wobbles she got herself Mwhen she becomes the first woman to 2   6''    “It took me a long time to Williams beat Poland’s However, 29-year-old over the line sinking to her umpire a Wimbledon men’s singles final.     5  6! verbalise, to dare to dream it and Agnieszka Radwanska. Pliskova steadied herself while knees, her hands over her face The All England Club confirmed that the say it,” said Barty, who was also Barty is also the first top Barty faltered when she served in disbelief. 43-year-old from Croatia will oversee POPE DOUBTFUL FOR 1ST TEST fulfilling a childhood dream. seed to win the women’s title for the match at 6-5 in the sec- She wiped a couple of tears Sunday’s clash between five-time champion  -    *  2  “I didn’t sleep a lot last since Williams in 2016. ond set. away before climbing up to the Novak Djokovic and Matteo Barrettini.         night, I was thinking of all the Barty had looked like cruis- The Czech broke and then player’s box, just like her com- She is a gold badge chair umpire and a women’s doubles final.   0    ,   what-ifs. I hope I made Evonne ing to victory after soaring into swept the tiebreaker to take the patriot Pat Cash did when he member of the WTA Elite Team since 2012. The Zagreb native has worked at 15 suc-     %     proud.” a 4-0 lead over her opponent — final into a decider. won the Wimbledon men’s title Cicak officiated at the 2014 Wimbledon cessive Wimbledons as well as the Olympics    P  1  ! It was the first women’s the Australian’s start so blister- Barty got the break for 2-0 in 1987. women’s final between Petra Kvitova and in Athens, London, and Rio in 2016 where Wimbledon final to go to three ing that she won the first 14 in the final set and despite one Victory would taste sweet- Eugenie Bouchard as well as the 2017 she umpired the women’s singles final. WAHAB TO GO ENG NEXT WEEK    2  E     # " #          -    Q )"    $%   0 +! "    4 "< ) 7*(     ( )   Takudzwanashe Kaitano, who contributed         ! just two runs. He struck 16 fours, plenty of them in the range between cover to right   *0+.20* Earlier, veteran pacer Shikha Pandey DAVIES OUT OF GOLD CUP behind the bowler, with a few struck (3/22) snared three wickets while spinners   .       through the legside. ngland all-rounder Nat Sciver smashed Poonam Yadav (1/32) and Radha Yadav    *..@ 9    @ Bangladesh had set up the target after Ea record-equalling half century before the (1/33) took a scalp each in what was an ordi-        %  # Shadman Islam and Nazmul Islam Shanto bowlers put the struggling Indian batters nary bowling effort.       ! added 196 runs, Bangladesh's highest sec- under pressure to ensure an 18 run-win for It was a good day for the visitors in the ond-wicket stand against Zimbabwe break- the hosts via DLS method in the rain-cur- field as skipper Harmanpreet and Harleen FORMER PACER PANKAJ RETIRES ing the 121 between Javed Omar and tailed first T20I. pulled off splendid catches.  2 2 % #  Habibul Bashar from 2001. Put in to bat, England rode on Sciver’s While skipper Harmanpreet, fielding at   % E  % 0 Shanto made 117 off 118 with five fours 27-ball 55, that included eight fours and a long on, put an end to Sciver’s brilliant         ,#  and six sixes while Shadman struck nine hit over the fence, and wicketkeeper Amy innings by diving to pouch the ball inches        fours in his 115 off 196 balls. Shanto hit the Jones’ 43 off 27 balls to reach 177 for seven over the ground.    ! most sixes in an innings in Zimbabwe. in 20 overs. Harleen put an end to Jones’ innings, as Sciver’s sensational fifty was England’s she jumped to take a superb reverse- HOKKAIDO REGION BANS FANS MAHMUDULLAH TO RETIRE joint fastest in the format. cupped catch at the boundary above her  5E  +   Senior Bangladesh all-rounder In reply, India failed to keep up with the head before losing her balance.        Mahmudullah has made a sudden decision required run-rate despite vice-captain Smriti She threw the ball in the air as she *         ! to stop playing Test cricket, a day after Mandhana’s quickfire 29 off 17 balls before stepped out of the boundary rope only to recording a career-best 150 in the ongoing rain gods had the last laugh with the visi- jump back in, diving forward to complete VVS TO REMAIN CONSULTANT one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare. tors at 54 for three in 8.4 overs, 18 runs the catch.    @  ,   PP According to a report in Cricbuzz, behind England via the DLS method. Harman said the team’s fielding has        >  +..- Mahmudullah informed his colleagues England now lead the three-match improved considerably under the guidance     1 #      that he is not willing to continue his Test series 1-0 and 8-4 in the multi-format points of coach Abhay Sharma but the bowling      (Q # angladesh scented victory in their Test career anymore, leaving the team manage- system having lifted the ODI trophy. over of the chase, while Harleen played sec- could have been better.            ! Bagainst Zimbabwe, having got rid of a ment shocked. Chasing 178, India was off to the worst ond fiddle. “We knew there’d be rain after 8:30 PM. rampant Brendan Taylor late on the fourth “Yes, he (Mahmudullah) had informed possible start as pacer Katherine Brunt bam- But Sciver struck soon, getting rid of the We couldn’t make it due to back-to-back CHENNAIYIN APPOINT BOZIDAR day, to take command of the game. The that he does not want to prolong his Test boozled the big-hitting Shafali Verma for a dangerous Mandhana in the sixth over. wickets. We fielded really well, there’s a lot  0    @ Zimbabwe captain smacked a 73-ball 92, career after this game. But he did not duck, leaving India nought for one. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s (1) pro- of improvement in our fielding.     1 1  keeping the visiting side on the back foot inform us anything officially and we have However, Mandhana and Harleen Deol longed lean patch continued as the senior “Shikha did really well in the bowling     '6   , ! for much of the evening session. Eventually, to see whether it’s an emotional outburst (17 not out) got the tourists back on track batter became all-rounder Sarah Glenn’s first department. We need to think of the the home side went to stumps at 140 for 3, or not,” the website quoted a top Bangladesh after the initial upset. victim in the very next over. boundaries we’re are giving in between overs. ANAND BEATS KASPAROV still 337 runs adrift of the 477-run target Cricket Board (BCB) as saying. With rain on the cards, the duo quick- The loss of the skipper’s wicket in quick If we can work on that, we can stop any team. F P  .   Bangladesh had set them. Mahmudullah has played 49 Tests with ly stitched a 44-run partnership with succession cost the Indians dear, ensuring Every game is important for us, today was       9 )   Taylor ridiculously dominated the 95- 2764 runs at an average of 31 plus and four Mandhana hitting six boundaries, includ- that they were well behind in the DLS unfortunate because of rain,” she said at the        run second wicket stand with half-centuries. ing successive fours off Brunt in the third method. post match presentation. 9  0  !    1     Hasan five-for restricts Poms to 247 %  +47 '  

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Australian collapse as the West standing bowler for the West Lanka will now start from July “We understand that cir- England were set for a com- Indies pulled off an 18-run vic- Indies in the South Africa series, 18, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said cumstances are extraordinary, manding total in a match tory in the opening fixture of the Walsh was not selected for any on Saturday, a day after a Covid- but the BCCI would like to reduced by rain to 47 overs per five-match T20I series at the of those five matches but had an 19 outbreak in the home team extend its full support to Sri side with Phil Salt (60) and Darren Sammy Stadium in St immediate impact when called camp forced the postponement. Lanka Cricket (SLC) during James Vince (56) sharing a Lucia on Friday. into service at the start of this The series, which was orig- these tough times for the smooth third-wicket stand of 97 after Seamer McCoy (four for 26) duel with the Australians. inally scheduled to start with the conduct of the upcoming series,” both Dawid Malan and Zak and leg-spinner Walsh (three for He triggered the slide by three ODIs on July 13, had to be Shah said in a statement, issued Crawley had fallen for ducks. 23) turned the match on its head bowling Ben McDermott with a rescheduled after Sri Lanka’s by the BCCI. From 118-2, however, as the tourists, replying to the googly in the 11th over and then batting coach Grant Flower and Sri Lanka Cricket secretary England lost five wickets for 42 home side’s total of 145 for six, claimed the all-important wick- data analyst G T Niroshan test- Ashley De Silva expressed his runs to be 160-7 in what was the lost their last six wickets for 19 et of Marsh caught-and-bowled ed positive for the dreaded virus gratitude towards BCCI for first ODI at Lord’s since runs to be dismissed for 127 off two overs later. on their return from the UK. standing by them during hour of England’s dramatic 2019 World 16 overs. standing figures of three for 12 For Australian captain It also meant an extended crisis. “We are grateful to the Cup final win over New Zealand  #  / & .   #:  /  A.0   Mitchell Marsh’s 51 off 31 off four overs and it required Aaron Finch, who was the first quarantine period for the squad BCCI for understanding the and the first in the UK where a   '  B / B     balls with two sixes and five Russell’s power-hitting which wicket to fall at the start of the members. While the tentative situation and agreeing to coop- capacity crowd had been fours appeared to have tilted the brought him five sixes and three chase when drove left-arm spin- date that was originally being erate with us at this moment of allowed since the start of the (40) and Brydon Carse (31), work to do in difficult batting match decidedly in his team’s fours to give the innings late ner Fabian Allen to extra-cover, discussed was July 17, but Shah time, as it has done on numer- coronavirus pandemic. both playing their maiden ODI conditions if they were to level favour until he fell to Walsh at impetus after the home side’s the batting performance was confirmed that it will start from ous occasions, during our long- Fast bowler Ali, a star of innings, had frustrated Pakistan this three-match series at 1-1. 117 for six in the 13th over. top-order batting struggled after completely unacceptable. July 18. “India-Sri Lanka ODI standing relationship.” Pakistan’s 2017 Champions with an eighth-wicket stand of Both sides were unchanged West Indies were indebted they were put in. “We’ve got no excuses for series to start on July 18 due to Earlier in the day, a Sri Trophy triumph in England, fin- 69. after England, forced into select- to Andre Russell’s explosive 51 “I felt we always had a what happened out there Covid-19 outbreak in home Lankan player in one of the two ished with 5-51 in 9.2 overs — And with the floodlights ing a wholly new squad after a off 28 balls — his first T20I fifty chance if we could pick up a cou- tonight,” was his curt assessment. team camp,” Shah said. bio-bubbles had tested positive his fourth five-wicket haul in 56 switched on at a gloomy home Covid outbreak within their — in reaching a total of some ple wickets and when it started “In fact the pitch got better for The three ODI matches will for Covid-19 as the virus out- matches at this level — when of cricket, a Pakistan side camp, had thrashed Pakistan by respectability. going for us we were able to pull batting as the match wore on. now be held on July 18, 20 and break continued to rock the Saqib Mahmood holed out. bowled out for just 141 in the nine wickets at Cardiff’s Sophia Opening bowler Josh it off,” said a delighted McCoy We just didn’t focus on the job 23 at the Premadasa Stadium home team. 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Most counselors will agree. the ground and bury myself in it. Why a history of trauma, such as childhood abuse You have survived a life-threatening situ- should I see the light, seek food and comfort   is not difficult to understand. To find your- ation. Others have not. Shock and denial is when she is locked in darkness?” She cried When someone passes, you are left hold- self in the midst of a threatening situation the first stage of grief. Make acceptance the brokenly. ing the urn of their unfulfilled longings, their when you suffer from preexisting issues such first stage of your healing. We all know someone who has tested unrealised dreams. You feel simultaneously as anxiety or depression can be like adding Some of the other gems I have gathered positive for Covid-19 and died from it. bereft and responsible. salt to your wounds. Some families have a along life’s turbulent passage: However, not everyone can tell you the self- If you are introspective by nature, you history of psychiatric disorders or alcohol or  It is okay to appreciate and feel relief at flagellating story of those left behind to face agonise not only over how they died but also drug abuse (a modern-day bane that surely your survival even while you grieve. To know the loss. Yes. Survivor guilt is a thing. And it why they had to lose their lives and not you. deserves its very own feature). With their that life on earth is still beautiful. That it still affects the human psyche like an ill wind that It may well be flukish luck, but the guilt coping mechanisms already at a low, how ignites your passions with the rising sun. And sweeps your house and destroys both your begins an endless drum beat of counterfactu- well they survive explosive situations can be casts enchantment with the nightly stars. furniture and your repose. als-thoughts that you could have or should anybody’s guess. Celebrate the life you have. have done otherwise, though, in fact, you did It is not a coincidence, that many doctors  Yes, the world as you know it, no longer        nothing wrong. And you may find yourself are now looking at a holistic, a body-mind- exists. But like the movements of the earth On a fundamental level, survivor guilt is buried under an added weight of questions soul approach to health. Because, in the end, around the sun, the turning face of the clock, exactly what the words suggest — the feelings about the very nature and purpose of human we are nothing if not our stories. Shaped by the ebb and flow of the waves, your routines of guilt one experiences when they survive existence. the sins of our fathers. Reflected in the too must continue. Taking baths, reading, something painful. Your world is turned upside down. It no behaviors of our children. meditating, journaling, eating, exercise... the It can run rampant as a contagion longer feels like a safe place. Guilt keeps the activities of quotidian life are restful, and amongst survivors of large-scale, (manmade fear at bay. It is a story you tell yourself over     meaningful. Self-care paves the way to nor- or natural) disasters such as the current pan- and over, like a mantra, until you start believ- If you are a reader, or a movie buff, a malcy. demic, the partition, forest fires, and major ing it. keen observer of life, or, God forbid, a victim  There is no shame in sharing your feelings earthquakes. Or it may knock down one per- Subjective guilt — quoted verbatim from of trauma, you may be familiar of the pletho- of guilt, whether in person or a safe space on son here, another there. Like the sibling who Nancy Sherman Ph.D. — is associated with ra of symptoms that survivors of guilt dis- social media. It can bring relief as well as fos- survives domestic violence. Or a car crash. this sense of responsibility, is thought to be play: ter a feeling of community. What’s more, it’s a The parents who outlive their children. The irrational because one feels guilty despite the  Flashbacks of the traumatic event purely voluntary activity, entirely within your list goes on and on. So does the trauma. fact that one knows one has done nothing  Obsessive thoughts about the event control. And who knows, the hand you take wrong. 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nown as the ‘Train Man of India’, Sudhanshu Mani, the author of My Train-18 Story, led the project to design and manufacture the first ever Ksemi-high speed modern train of India, the Train 18 — now in service as Vande Bharat express within the Indian Railways network system. Sixth publication by this IRSME Railway Officer, the book chronicles his last 29 months as a government servant heading the famous Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of Indian Railways (IR) at Chennai. On the face of it, the book appears to be a narrative about how a train was con- ceived and built. But it is much more than that. The project itself came to be known as one of the most ambitious when it was projected as a symbol of aspi- rational India in 2018 — now dubbed as 1  3 .= 1 ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’, a term coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (&&  The book describes the journey of a  0+&$  @B, man, and above all his team, which committed itself to creating something which was considered unachievable. The book is about the leadership of an to it to bring about the much needed individual to bring transformational change. changes in an organisation. It is about Mani’s book is a must read to under- the creative power of Indian engineers, stand why India has become a big con- which if channelised properly, can work sumer of technology that the world is wonders. eyeing to place its products in, mainly The author has included technical because of the size of the market and pur- details, but with a stress on his mantras chasing power, but when it comes to on dealing with mulitple complexities being a producer of technology, it does such as Public Procurement Systems, not have much to show for, lagging Design of rolling Stock, Manufacturing    0       @    +)/ L  -  : L C  -      B 2@2 behind even some small developed coun- techniques and Train Simulations. tries. You will find lot of answers to the The technical details are written in a went about determining their technical Some of the anecdotes mentioned In another one, he talks about a gov- him as well, it sarcastically speaks of how questions which bug us all. manner that can be easily comprehended capability truthfully and then challenging by Mani in his book are funny, some ernment officer and the quintessential his a simple suggestion of the top man was Interspersed with Shakespearean and by an average reader, making it insightful themselves to strive for something that are scathing but they all are befitting briefcase. An officer never carries his made into a tamasha with the spirit of Ghalibian quotes, perhaps overdone, it is and a good read. For example, the author was perceived to be beyond them. Their the narrative. In one of these, while briefcase, his peon does. Should he be ideation taking a backseat. A drama was also a delight for those who seek to define explains in the beginning what a train set practical approach is what made it describing his way to deal with people required to carry it himself someday, he played out with 5000 railway men as will- managerial situations and solutions is. While a conventional train is made up achievable. Mani describes how they who do not care for action and deliv- makes a funny spectacle as he thinks car- ing, or unwilling, actors cum spectators. through poetic expressions. of coaches and a locomotive (an engine in made a matrix in the beginning of the ery but sit smugly with inaction, the rying a briefcase yourself is infra dig. This The author explains how this was an A must read for all age-groups who common parlance), at one end or either project, listing three categories: 1) area author says that they reminded him of why the author says he started using a effort not merely by ICF but the associat- have the fire in their belly to try some- end, a modern train set is a train of per- where ICF was there or almost there, 2) jalebis because jalebi-making is syn- shoulder bag early in his career. His insid- ed industry as well; these companies saw thing novel and arduous. It is an exhila- manently-coupled coaches such that all areas in which ICF could be there with onymous with unnecessary nitpicking er’s description of the huge Rail Shivir, a in this project the pride of nation-build- rating story told in an eminently readable the equipment is mounted under the some extra effort and or judicious selec- to stall any work. Whenever he came jamboree for ideation organised by the ing and not a business opportunity alone. manner. The book is the sixth in his train chassis itself and there are no loco- tion of manufacturing vendors, including across any such instance, he would Railway Ministry in Delhi is uproariously The book brings out the stifling series of publications. Mani’s earlier motives. Such a train has many advan- import, but strictly as per specifications make his own judgement from file not- comical and brings out what nobody in bureaucracy of Indian Railways. But, it works — Trains Unchained; A Skein of tages — such as, faster acceleration, and drawings developed by ICF and 3) ings, invite the officers delaying the the media ever was able to. is not only about this malady which Trains; Greening of a Factory; Reinventing reduction in travel time, better comfort areas in which we could be there only case to his room, order jalebis and Calling the senior officers chosen to plagues India but also about how bold, the Wheel, Art & Railways (co-authored and aesthetics. with handholding by some superior pro- offer it to them, saying that they had make presentations to the Prime Minister, honest and driven men can challenge with his colleague Lily Pandeya) — have The author shares the way the team fessionals. really earned this feast. “a caboodle of burlesque”, which included the babudom and strive to put an end been well received and highly acclaimed. ( 7   %%&.

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There was not          of giving up the seductive daily justify, and even valorize, the the simple-minded comparisons then: okay, she sees more than I and even to stand on a wobbly much else I could do.’ Two         jugglery of roles — employee, unconscious life. I knew I was that often arise on the spiritual thought,’ she says. ladder to perform a vertiginous hours later, Maa managed to         offspring, spouse, parent — that probably guilty of it. And yet, path. Since then, Maa has swept snake ritual. I obey because I free herself. She went in quest of       O we are encouraged to believe is my issues with obedience lin- Fifteen years ago, in the into my life and settled down in have learnt over the years that it her sister. The burglars had evi- !      the excitement of human life. gered. course of a conversation with a it — decisively, as is her manner. is futile to resist. 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eng Xiaoping is known to compelling reason why the Dhave used the phrase PLA should “lose face” in an “cross the river by feeling the alien land. stones” to metaphorically Third, the PLA neither has describe a cautious, slow and the experience nor the leader- well-thought-out plan to open ship to undertake expedi- China’s economic reform in tionary and irregular warfare as 1980s. The same phrase can is obtained in Afghanistan. It well be used to assess the has had no training or under- Chinese policy in Afghanistan standing of counter-insurgency   as it transits into an uncertain operations unlike other worlds phase post the US withdrawal. armies. The CCP is in no posi- '36((B6&) The US withdrawal from tion to accept any reverses or Afghanistan scheduled on “body bags” for a distant cause B=(+,'(+ September 11 this year has led like in Afghanistan as it march- to immense speculation among es towards its “twin century ,23*3&+ states that have stakes in a post- goals”. withdrawal world order in Fourth, China is conscious 0')86## Central Asia. that any intervention will bring Afghanistan’s geographi- it directly in conflict with pan- ',(6(,3 cal location is pivotal, both geo- Islamic groups which could politically as well as geo-eco- draw attention of a jehad on '&))+, nomically, to any East-West as itself. Why “beat the grass to well as North-South linkages in startle the snake”? ,02*('&+ Asia. The British, the Russians ()&+=,'(', and the Americans, at various Prognosis stages over the last century First, China has enough '('( have singed themselves in leverage on Pakistan and Afghanistan, aptly termed the through it, the Taliban to ,'(D,+( “graveyard of Empires”. secure its interests in With China emerging as a Afghanistan. As the Chinese 0&,'H'36(( major player, control of this saying goes — why not “kill critical space will herald its with a borrowed knife”? &63&636+ arrival as a global power. The Second, alternate BRI question is, will it “cross the routes to the Indian Ocean +'6( ,( river”? exist through CPEC. Chinese interests in 0C    .  0C  #      -   .   8 .   (  There is little motivation to Afghanistan are well docu- sink money into Afghanistan to mented. They can essentially be achieve connectivity especial- discussed under two verticals: rights are forcibly seized in will not aid or abet instability Pakistan Economic Corridor Securing interests: Would reluctant to get directly ly through a chronically unsta- Security and economy. China, India, Palestine”. Even in Xinjiang. (CPEC). China put PLA boots on embroiled in the Afghan ble region. earlier, in 2013, Al-Qaeda boss The two countries have Afghan ground? embroglio because of the fol- Third, Afghanistan-China Security concerns Ayman al-Zawahiri extended Economic Interests also initiated a fibre optic link The idea of occupying the lowing: trade is negligible and one The restive and sensitive full support to fight “China’s China had initially left out via the Wakhan Corridor in the space vacated by the US is First, China has no histor- sided. It has no impact on province of Xinjiang is a “core” takeover of East Turkestan”. Afghanistan from the BRI (Belt Badakhshan Province of undoubtedly a huge temptation ical relations or connect with China or its economy. issue for China and Beijing is Politically China has been & Road Initiative). Realising Afghanistan. China sees great for any strategist especially for Afghanistan. It sees no direct Aside from connectivity unlikely to compromise on hedging its bets by entering the changing global dynamics opportunity in mining in min- a revanchist power like China. threat from Afghanistan and through Afghanistan, there is threat to sovereignty or unity into parleys with both the in Afghanistan, in 2016, China eral rich Afghanistan with a Military strategy is driven by has no cause to commit mili- little to gain from infrastruc- by Uighurs operating from Afghan Government as well as and Afghanistan signed a potential of over $1 trillion in national interests and the use tary force if assurance and ture projects. launch pads in the geographi- the Taliban. Beijing has been memorandum of understand- copper, iron, gold and lithium of military power as a part of guarantees are forthcoming Fourth, in an extreme case, 0>>:<00< <>& cally contiguous regions with hosting Taliban delegations in ing (MoU) to incorporate and at least 200 bn barrels of oil a nation’s toolkit is a natural from a favourable dispensation if China does step up to the Afghanistan. China while offering arms and Afghanistan into its flagship reserves, which can be extract- outcome of its aspirations. In in Kabul regarding security of plate, it may consider putting There is also the fear of military support to the Afghan project. ed to meet its burgeoning ener- the case of China, aside from Xinjiang. boots on the ground under the pan-Islamic groups based in Army. China has also careful- Among the major connec- gy need. its economic interests and iron Second, history is a great auspices of SCO as part of a Pakistan and Afghanistan step- ly balanced its relations with tivity projects are the China- While little progress has cladding, its weak underbelly in teacher. China understands multi-lateral security mecha- ping up support to Uighur other Islamic states in warding Afghanistan Special Railway been made in two ongoing Xinjiang, a military presence that the internecine tribal and nism. groups in their quest for inde- off any diplomatic actions as a Transportation Project link- contracts of copper mines in would signal the PLA’s expedi- ethnic divide within pendence from China. The consequence of her “atrocities” ing Afghanistan to China via Aynak and oil exploration in tionary as well as global reach Afghanistan cannot be resolved (Major General Mandip Chinese have not forgotten against Uighur Muslims. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, the Amu Darya basin, essen- capability. For that to happen, by use of military force. Singh, SM, VSM, retired recent- the ideological support for Therefore China would like an the Five Nations Railway tially due to the instable situa- China has to put boots on the Superpowers like Britain, ly from Northern Command, Uighurs by Islamic State leader assurance that any regime that Project linking China to Iran tion, things could see a mend ground. Russia and the US have failed Indian Army. He is a keen Abu Bakr in July 2014, where comes to power in Afghanistan via Kyrgyzistan, Tajikistan & once peace returns to However, I would argue to bring peace to this region in China watcher and writes reg- he had thundered that “Muslim makes a commitment that it Afghanistan and the China- Afghanistan. that China will be extremely over a century. There is no ularly on military affairs.) %)&. 0# #  "     

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ny loan which ceases giv- repay these loans) have come porate insolvencies. A total of Difficulty in finding the Aing a return to its lender under heavy financial stress. 701 cases have been registered, way forward for a specified period is known When the project for and 176 cases have been As of June 2019, the trans- as a non-performing asset which the loan was taken start- resolved as of March 2018 parency in balance sheet initi- (NPA). Generally, that specified ed underperforming, borrow- under the IBC. ated by the RBI brought to light time is 90 days but may vary ers lost their capability of pay- bad loans amounting to 9.4 with countries and instru- ing back the bank. Post-Covid initiatives by the lakh crore. About 85 per cent ments. In case of India also, At this time, the banks Government of these NPAs are loans issued NPAs are loans and advances took recourse to the ingenious In terms of supporting the by public sector banks. 06,,*68' where the borrower has practice of “evergreening”, banking sector, the Centre had According to former finance stopped making interest or where fresh loans were given to infused 90,000 crore into secretary Subhash Chandra  '&86+=)&6 principal repayments for over some promoters to enable them public sector banks in 2017-18, Garg, new NPAs resulting from '6(+,0(6+2+ 90 days. to pay off their interest. followed by 1.06 lakh crore in the Covid pandemic could add According to projections This effectively pushed the 2018-19. In 2019-20, it pro- another 10 lakh crore to total (3)''+= ,(, by RBI, the gross NPA ratio for recognition of these loans as posed a 70,000 crore capital NPAs. This doubling of bad Indian commercial banks is non-performing to a later date infusion, and approved anoth- loans is a sure sign of looming 2&)038(+D,'& likely to expand from 7.5 per but did not address the root er 20,000 crore in September credit crisis within the banking cent in September 2020 to causes of their unprofitability. 2020. For 2021-22, the Centre sector. The crisis is looking )(D2(0'( 13.5 per cent in September When an economy experi- is committed to pumping a fur- inevitable with strong surge in 06&,&++=B&6 2021. It seems to be a direct ences healthy GDP growth, a ther 20,000 crore into public second wave of Covid-19 cases. warning of a looming credit substantial part of it is financed sector banks. This could hit vulnerable '&,8(3&(+,. crisis. by the banking system’s cred- On March 27 last year, the industries in the services sec- it. If the GDP keeps growing, RBI had announced a morato- tor once again, creating new '6863*2+= Reasons for rising NPAs the repayment schedule does rium on the repayment of all problems. The Government '606&B',7 Many of the loans cur- not get affected. retail loans till May to give has limited resources for anoth- rently classified as NPAs orig- However, when the GDP some relief to borrowers er stimulus. The Government +2.&BB2( inated in the mid-2000s when growth slows down, the bad impacted by the pandemic. claims to have already spent the economy was booming, loans increase due to a host of This was later extended by over 27 lakh crore through the B=*6,)='I*,' and the business outlook was macroeconomic factors, pri- had been underreporting NPAs tend to grow with a lag in GDP ulated by the RBI for internal another three months, till Aatmanirbhar Bharat B('&606,+'' very positive. mary among these are interest by way of interbank transac- growth rates, which means restructuring of stressed assets. August 31. Abhiyaan (including the RBI’s First, large corporations rates, inflation, unemployment tions resulting in helping each that once the GDP growth The Insolvency and On March 23, the Supreme monetary measures), or about =6('&B'(2'*( were granted loans for projects rates, and changes in exchange other to window dress their rate takes an upward trajecto- Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was Court rejected pleas to further 13 per cent of GDP. based on extrapolation of their rates. actual figures. ry, the Indian banking system enacted in May 2016 to provide extend the moratorium, and The Government of the 06&8) recent growth and perfor- Further, recently there have At the same time, banks is likely to extend more cred- a time-bound 180-day recovery also ruled out a full waiver of day finds itself stuck in an mance. also been frauds of high mag- haven’t shied away from it, and once economic activity process for insolvent accounts interest during the moratori- unenviable position to balance Second, with loans being nitude that have contributed to employing other methods like slows down, bad loans start (where the borrowers cannot um. the needs of an economy strug- available more easily than rising NPAs. Although the size restructuring or evergreening surfacing like an oil spill in the pay their dues). In October last year, the gling with Covid-19 while before, corporations kept grow- of frauds relative to the total existing loans to make their ocean. Under the IBC, the credi- Centre said it was willing to ensuring that the banking sys- ing backed by financings from volume of NPAs is relatively balance sheets look cleaner tors of these insolvent accounts waive compound interest on tem does not collapse. external borrowings rather small, these frauds have been than they actually were. What has been done to presided over by an insolven- the repayment of loans up to 2 Therefore, it becomes increas- than internal promoter equity. increasing, and instances of However, the pressure by address the problem of cy professional, decide whether crore in some categories, pro- ingly important that an inno- But as economic growth high-profile fraudsters being RBI to bring more transparen- growing NPAs? to restructure the loan or sell viding some relief to individ- vative and flexible approach is stagnated following the global penalised are non-existent. cy in admitting NPAs has com- The measures taken to the defaulter’s assets to recov- uals and firms. And for the opted for each affected bank to financial crisis of 2008, the pelled banks to make capital resolve and prevent NPAs can er the outstanding amount. moment, the SC has restrained apply on a case-by-case basis. repayment capability of these Point worth noting provisioning for those bad broadly be classified into two If a timely decision is not banks from classifying stressed Only then there is a possibili- corporations took a visible hit. The sudden spike in NPAs loans, thereby reducing their kinds: arrived at, the defaulter’s assets loans as NPAs. ty of preventing the economy This contributed to what is can be attributed to the trans- profits. Hence, official NPA fig- First, regulatory means of are liquidated. The Debt The Government has sanc- from an inevitable credit crisis. now known as India’s Twin parency pressures imposed by ures might just fail to represent resolving NPAs as per various Recovery Tribunal’s proceed- tioned 2.46 lakh crore for Balance Sheet problem, where the RBI. the gravity of the actual prob- laws (like the Insolvency and ings under the IBC are adjudi- ECLGS loans to MSMEs, of (The writer is a former IRS D9&880B both the banking sector (that In the absence of any trans- lem. 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