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67897*"1 largest declines over the previ- sales fell by 70 per cent in the General Vinod Giri: “Many * ,% ous fiscal. first quarter, 51 per cent in the states showed positive trend he liquor industry has As per the data, second quarter, 19 per cent in through the quarters, and even " 67897*"1 3 0 Treported a decline of 12 per Uttarakhand, Himachal the third quarter and two per though most states were unable cent in the sale of the Indian- Pradesh and Haryana reported cent in the fourth quarter. to fully recover volume lost in he alluring coral archipel- 1 # made foreign liquor (IMFL) over 40 per cent growth in Chandigarh recorded 65 per first and second quarters, Tago of Lakshadweep is in * segment amid COVID pan- IMFL sales during the fourth cent decline in the sale of strong performance in third turmoil. A series of decisions % ; demic and lockdown despite 6 quarter of 2020-21, while IMFL in the first quarter, 13 and fourth quarters reflects initiated by Lakshadweep , per cent growth in the January- Maharashtra and Goa report- percent in the second quarter, fundamental strength in the Administrator Praful Khoda March quarter in 2020-21. ed 23 and 22 per cent growth, 21 per cent in the third quar- market. Patel, a former BJP leader, have The total sales of IMFL respectively. However, during ter. In the fourth quarter the It also confirms that there triggered a huge controversy, 7 were 305 million cases (9 litres the January-March quarter, growth rate was only 4 per cent. is no lasting shift against alco- inviting sharp criticism not ; each) products in 2020-21 --- sales of IMFL in States such as Some States including Delhi, holic beverages in consumption only from the Opposition but nearly 12 per cent below the Chhattisgarh reported a 31 per Assam, Odisha, Chandigarh, baskets.” also from within the BJP. * 3<% previous year. Though the sales cent decline, 28 per cent in West and Madhya Pradesh have “Incidentally, the majority of Patel’s recall is demanded " picked up in the second half of per cent in the second quarter Bengal and a 20 per cent in shown positive trend these states are ones that by the Opposition parties, ) 2020-21 in most parts, the and 1 per cent in the third Rajasthan. The highest decline in sales, but the recov- imposed high cess / tax during including the Congress, the States which imposed high quarter, before showing a of 52 per cent was in Meghalaya eries were not strong the first wave of Covid, and CPM and the Nationalist establishment of a develop- “authoritarian” saying his pro- corona cess and other taxes recovery of 6 per cent in the and 43 per cent in the Union enough, or were unlike other states did Congress party (NCP). ment authority with powers to posals are against the interests after the first wave of Covid-19 fourth quarter. Territory of Daman, Diu and inconsistent through not withdraw or The steps taken by Patel acquire land. of islands. Kasim wrote a let- showed poor recovery. The top five States in terms Silvassa. quarters, reduce it. West Bengal include a ban on beef con- The steps has led to a ter to Prime Minister According to a data com- of recovery in sales were In Delhi, the sale of IMFL reflecting and Chhattisgarh also sumption in the Muslim-dom- sharp division in the Narendra Modi opposing the piled by the Confederation of Maharashtra, Goa, Haryana, fell by 67 per cent in the first inherent made changes in the inated Lakshadweep, intro- Lakshadweep BJP unit with proposals. Indian Alcoholic Beverage Himachal Pradesh and quarters, 8 per cent in the sec- fragility in the route-to-market duction of a Goonda Act, a president Abdul Khadee Haji Kasim is of view that Companies (CIABC), the Uttarakhand, while West ond quarters, 3 percent in the market. which may have proposal to disqualify pan- backing Patel but general sec- Patel’s measures would lead to liquor sales fell by a whopping Bengal, Rajasthan and 3rd quarter and in the fourth According to suppressed the mar- chayat poll aspirants with retary Mohammad Kasim job losses and harassment of 42 per cent in first quarter of Chhattisgarh were among the quarter, it showed recovery of CIABC ket’s natural uplift”, more than two children, and describing the administrator people. the last fiscal, it declined by 9 big States which witnessed 2 per cent. Andhra Pradesh’s Director he said. !# $ % & % '(')'* 4 '5
Government has decided to opening of non-essential shops already started 50 percent OPD Given the comfortable areas to ensure early identifi- Government was trying to also in augmenting paediatric ! remove the limit on number of as are merited by local condi- operations, which will soon be Oxygen situation in the State cation and treatment of infect- procure vaccines from all pos- care and to seek 500 paediatric passengers in private vehi- tions, he said. scaled up to 100 percent. currently, the Chief Minister ed persons, as part of the sible sources to meet the sud- ventilators from the cles, restoring elective surg- The Chief Minister has Taking strong note of also directed that Oxygen may Corona Mukt Pendu Abhiyan. den demand as more and Government of India. The # # eries, operation of full OPD, also directed the resumption overcharging by some private now be allowed to be used for He expressed satisfaction that more people were realizing meeting was informed all the allowing use of oxygen for of elective surgeries in both hospitals, the Chief Minister essential non-medical pur- almost 1.4 crore individuals that this was the only protec- 809 ventilators received earli- essential non-medical use. government and private hos- warned that profiteering and poses, with a three-day buffer (37 lakh households) had tion against the pandemic, er under the PM Cares Fund ! $ The Chief Minister Capt pitals, as well restoration of fleecing of patients amid such stock of medical oxygen, how- already been screened in these especially in view of the fast- had been distributed and 136 Amarinder Singh, who took OPD operations at all a crisis will not be allowed at ever, to be maintained at all areas. The state Health and spreading strain that originat- of them were not working. the decisions taken during Government Medical Colleges any cost. He directed the times. He noted with satisfac- Family Welfare Minister Balbir ed in UK. The Chief Minister also % the COVID review meeting, and Hospitals (GMCHs) Health and Medical Education tion that oxygen concentrator Singh Sidhu said that the sit- ordered creation of more tech- &' said that it had been decided across the State, in view of the Departments to ensure that banks were now present in uation in the rural areas was APPREHENDING nical and specialist posts to to continue with the curbs on improvement in overall hospitals display huge (11’x5’) every district for post COVID bad mainly because people THIRD WAVE, PUNJAB TO meet the demands of the pos- the advice of experts. COVID situation. boards at the entrance dis- care patients who have a doc- were going to hospitals late. SEEK 500 PAEDIATRIC sible third wave. " +"691# " At the same time, he clar- Notably, the elective surg- playing rates. tor’s prescription. The control The state Health Secretary VENTILATORS FROM Baba Farid University’s ified that while the limit on eries had been stopped from Reviewing the COVID sit- room had ensured that there Hussan Lal said that the pos- CENTRE Vice-Chancellor Dr Raj xtending the existing personal cars and two-wheel- April 12 to ensure adequate uation with top health experts was no shortage of Oxygen in itivity rate in rural areas was Asserting that the State Bahadur informed the meet- ECovid-19 curbs till June 10, ers was being removed as availability of beds and oxygen and officials, as well as police any hospital, he said, adding four percent with people there could not afford to be lax ing that the recruitment of the Punjab Government on these are used mainly by fam- for serious COVID cases, but and administrative officers, that the demand in the State shying from testing and com- despite some easing of the sit- doctors and nurses had almost Thursday decided to provide ily members and close friends, the Chief Minister has now Capt Amarinder directed the had come down from 304 MT ing forward only when faced uation, the Chief Minister been completed, while the some relaxations in view of those on commercial passen- allowed these to be resumed, close and continuous moni- to 236 MT in the last 10 days. with severe symptoms. directed the Health and process for procurement of decline in the positivity and ger vehicles and taxis shall “subject to the condition that toring of high risk individuals Medical Education equipment for the makeshift number of active caseload. At continue to be in place at pre- there shall, for the present, be and pregnant women in home CM ORDERS TO RAMP STATE TRYING TO Departments to continue hospitals had also started. All the same time, the Chief sent. no reduction in beds for Level isolation through special UP TESTING, SAMPLING PROCURE MORE VAC- strengthening the COVID care mid-level IAS or PCS transfers Minister has issued instruc- The Deputy III patients in the hospital”. teams. IN VILLAGES CINES infrastructure and facilities to in all departments should be tions to remain prepared for Commissioners will also con- The state Medical The Chief Minister also Expressing concern over deal with a possible third wave put on hold till the COVID the “possible third wave”. tinue to be empowered to Education Minister OP Soni O2 SITUATION COM- ordered ramping up of testing vaccine shortage, the Chief of the pandemic. crisis continues, directed the Among other things, the make any adjustments in said that three GMCs had FORTABLE IN PUNJAB and sampling in the rural Minister said that the State He asked them to invest Chief Minister. $% % # & $ ' + (,- " '#() * " +"691# " that these could work as a pow- rumours and false propaganda commence the procurement of +"691# " erful support system for the on social media, he said, adding 15,000 kits. " 3)" highest in Punjab. ngaging the state's youth in Panchayats and Municipalities that the State Government will Expressing the hope that hiromani “More than 500 concen- Eits fight against the in the war against COVID. extend full support to them to Mission 2.0 would be the last SAkali Dal fter opening eight Covid trators had been imported COVID-19, Punjab Interacting with youth fight the pandemic “and save battle in the war against (SAD) on ACare Centres in Punjab, and the Sewa, which had been Government on Thursday from rural and urban areas Punjab together”. COVID, the Chief Minister, Thursday con- the Shiromani Gurdwara launched in 10 constituencies rolled out a new initiative to through video conferencing, He also urged the RCVs to however, underlined the need demned the Parbandhak Committee will presently, would be broad take forward the state’s Mission the Chief Minister said that as spread awareness among the to be prepared for a third Central start ‘Vaccine Sewa’ at based further,” he said adding Fateh 2.0 as a part of the a result of the people’s support, people in rural areas on the wave. The event was simulta- Government Amritsar from May 29. that the party was now pro- ‘Corona Mukt Punjab Abhiyan’ the number of cases in the State proper protocols to be fol- neously telecast in all districts, for trying to Announcing this, Shiromani viding ‘langar sewa’ to COVID (COVID-free Punjab had come down from around lowed for COVID treatment, sub-divisional headquarters, defame the Akali Dal (SAD) president patients and their families in Campaign). 9,000 to 4,000-plus in a matter given the spread of black or as well as 500 rural and urban kisan andolan Sukhbir Singh Badal on 70 constituencies. Asserting Launching the initiative, of about three weeks. “But white fungus due to high usage locations, presided over by (farmers’ agita- Thursday also announced fur- that the third COVID wave the Chief Minister Capt given the impact on rural areas of steroids. Speaker, Deputy Speaker, tion) as well as suppress it by talks with the Delhi Police. ther extension of the Oxygen could be even more severe Amarinder Singh has directed this time, the situation contin- “Beginning today, the Ministers, MPs, MLAs, DCs, filing a “politically motivated” Only a small section of people Sewa started by the party to than the first two, Sukhbir the formation of groups of ues to be grave,” he said. Department of Youth Affairs SDMs, Mayors, presidents of charge-sheet accusing the reached the Red Fort.” more constituencies in the asked the Chief Minister Capt seven Rural Corona Volunteers The Chief Minister tasked has started distributing one MCs, chairmen and members farmers of conspiring to turn Cheema said that it was State. Amarinder Singh to immedi- (RCVs) per village or munici- the RCVs with carrying for- lakh badges and four lakh car of Zila Parishads, and the Red Fort into a protest site apparent that the Delhi Police Sukhbir, who was in ately order vaccines worth Rs pal ward as a cadre to fight the ward the 3Ts drive (Test, Trace stickers carrying the message ‘I Panchayat Samitis or on January 26 this year. had not done a professional Abohar to start the Oxygen 1,000 crore to vaccinate every- pandemic. and Treat), taking care of poor Am Vaccinated’,” he said while Sarpanches. “It is shocking that the investigation into the entire Sewa initiative, also released one in the next six months. With the villages more and elderly and connecting urging the RCVs to encourage Youth icon and Brand Delhi Police has filed a charge- case. “The factual position on helpline numbers. “The tech- “The Congress govern- badly affected in the second them to the COVID Control people to “flaunt their vacci- Ambassador of State's COVID sheet accusing farmers of try- the ground has not been taken nicians hired by SAD would ment is befooling Punjabis by wave of COVID, it was impor- Rooms and helplines, con- nation status”, and it would dis- Vaccine Campaign Sonu Sood ing to capture the Red Fort on into consideration while fram- provide and install Oxygen trying to order vaccines from tant to drive a strong campaign ducting Theekri Pehras in all play the spread of our vacci- underscored the need to create January 26 with the aim of ing the charge sheet. In fact, it concentrators at residences of global companies which have for ‘Corona Mukt Pind’, said the villages, promoting COVID nation coverage and motivate awareness amongst people turning it into a protest site, and seems to be motivated by pol- the needy persons,” he added. not been approved by the Chief Minister directing the appropriate behaviour, assisting others too. As a reward for their especially in rural areas about this is furthest from the truth,” itics,” he said. He said that the SGPC and Indian Government…Instead Department of Sports and villagers in accessing adequate participation in the war against the importance of vaccination. said former minister Daljit SAD leader asked the SAD were providing vaccines of doing this, the Government Youth Affairs and the Deputy healthcare, discouraging Corona, every RCV will be He said that he will personal- Singh Cheema. Central Government to take and medical facilities, includ- should place its orders for Commissioners to immediate- quacks, encouraging down- given a Sports Kit, to be dis- ly try to ensure maximum vac- He said: “It is a matter of stock of the situation immedi- ing Oxygen concentrators, to any number of Covaxin, ly form such RCVs to be the load of COVA App, besides tributed on August 12 cine supply from Bharat record that the entire estab- ately and take corrective mea- the people even as the Covishield, or Sputnik doses. torchbearers in the war against preparing and displaying ban- (International Youth Day), said Biotech for the State. He also lished leadership of the Kisan sures to ensure no farmer was Congress Government had The SGPC was able to order the contagion. ners and pamphlets. the Chief Minister, directing evinced interest in setting up a Andolan as well as thousands victimized due to the partisan failed to provide quality med- and receive a consignment of “Existing clubs can also The youth could also play the Department of Sports and medical oxygen plant in of protesters took a predeter- charge sheet filed by the Delhi ical healthcare due to which Covaxin within 10 days,” he become RCVs,” he said, adding a big role also in countering Youth Affairs to immediately Government Hospital, Moga. mined route as finalized after Police. the mortality rate was the added. "
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The Drug controller " 97" 9:6 the present pace it would Uttarakhand, Tajber Singh said require at least three years for the state government has n the slow pace of the vaccination of the population. received 15000 injections from OCovid 19 vaccination and Dhasmana said that the union Udham Singh Nagar based acute shortage of the medicines government has relieved itself " 97" 9:6 tunity to show him the old pho- company VHB Medicosciences needed in the treatment of from the responsibility of pro- tograph of him visiting the ! the state. A total of 2,72,428 The state now has 39,177 Limited. Mucormycosis, the Uttarakhand viding vaccines by loading it on he noted environmentalist bookshop. He recorded his patients have recovered from active patients of the disease. He said that the injections Congress organised a dharna at the states. The state govern- TSunder Lal Bahuguna who message to telling effect and 3%)3 the disease in the state far. Haridwar is the top position in would be supplied to different the state health directorate on ments are not able to procure passed away on May 21 while wrote “say yes to life and no to Out of 81 deaths reported the list of active cases with hospitals of the state as per Thursday. On the day the Vice the vaccines due to which peo- bravely battling Covid-19 at the death”. Bahaguna was always on Wednesday, 15 occurred at 7,939 cases. Dehradun is on requirement. Singh added pur- President of Uttarakhand ple are suffering. He also tar- age of 94 years, shared an deeply appreciative of the fact 2! ! All India Institute of Medical second position with 5,427 chase orders for 1190 injections Congress Surya Kant geted the health department for affectionate bond with Natraj that a bookshop dedicated to Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, cases, Pauri 4,247, Tehri 4,171, from different medical insti- Dhasmana and others arrived at failing to provide injections for Green bookshop and with its spreading the message of envi- seven at Government Doon Udham Singh Nagar 3,809, tutes have been given to dif- the health directorate and the Black fungus. Later he late owner Sohan Lall. They ronment conservation was pre- Medical College (GDMC) hos- Nainital 2,717, Chamoli 2,384, ferent drug manufacturers. He staged a sit-in there. marched into the office of both were born in 1927 and sent in the heart of the city. He " 97" 9:6 pital Dehradun, six at Sushila Rudraprayag 1,943, Almora said that the state had received Dhasmana said that the Director General (DG) health had graduated from the same felt that Natraj would serve as Tiwari Government hospital 1826, Pithoragarh 1,658, 500 injections of Amphotericin vaccination drive in the state services Dr Tripti Bahuguna and college in Lahore. Bahuguna a reminder for all generations he graph of the contagion Haldwani and five at HNB Bageshwar 1,233, Uttarkashi B at the start of this week. The has virtually ceased for 18 plus questioned her on the non had met Lall in the bookshop to come to protect and save Tof Covid 19 is continuing base hospital Srinagar. Similarly 1,032, and Champawat 791 drug controller claimed that the individuals. He said that in all availability of vaccines and in the late seventies. Upendra nature. Bahuguna's compas- on its downward path in four patients each died at active cases of the disease. state has 400 injections of the vaccination centres the injections for treating Black Arora of Natraj had the oppor- sion for saving forests, should Uttarakhand. The state health Himalayan hospital Dehradun, To contain the contagion of Tocilizumab available with it posters of no vaccines are greet- fungus. The secretary of tunity of meeting Bahuguna be a positive reinforcement to department reported 2,146 new District hospital Rudrapur and Covid-19, the state adminis- and an order for 400 more has ing the people. Dhasmana said Pradesh Congress Committee last year after the world was hit us all in these unprecedented patients of the disease on Medicity Udham Singh Nagar. tration has set up 435 contain- been given. that only two percent of the (PCC) Vikas Negi, Mahesh by Covid-19 and asked him if times, that nature does have an Thursday which increased the Dehradun reported 330 ment zones in different parts of The infection of the population of Uttarakhand has Joshi and Girish Bhadri and he had any message for the answer to all ills of society, said cumulative count of the new cases of Covid -19 on the state. Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) been vaccinated so far and at others accompanied Dhasmana. nation and also took the oppor- Arora. patients of the disease to Thursday while Nainital In the ongoing vaccination 3,23,483 in the state. reported 261, Pithoragarh 252, drive 17,524 people were vac- The authorities also report- Haridwar 219, Udham Singh cinated in 484 sessions in dif- ed the death of 81 patients from Nagar 205, Pauri 181, Almora ferent parts of the state on % 19%* ?110 J K the disease on the day after 178, Chamoli 153, Uttarkashi Thursday. A total of 6,82,040 which the death toll has 103, Rudraprayag 98, people have been fully vacci- mounted to 6,201. Bageshwar 74, Tehri 51 and nated while 21,72,760 have 7 1): % 176 ) symptoms would be The authorities reported Champawat 41 new cases of the received the first dose of the treated at the centre 6306 recoveries on Thursday in disease on the day. vaccine in the state. 37 6 %) 79 ) while 100 ICU beds 110 D )0 "7 are available in the AIIMS Rishikesh for +76 7 proper treatment of " 97" 9:6 critical patients of O,- . Covid-19. he All India Institute of “Ambulances have TMedical Sciences (AIIMS) been kept ready to / 0 P Rishikesh has clarified that transport critical only the patients having mod- patients from IDPL " 97" 9:6 fled to neighbouring states tial investigation of the inci- erate symptoms of Covid- 19 to AIIMS. The cen- due to violence and the gov- dences of violence and in would be admitted to the tre also has a facility etired Justice B C Kandpal ernment should provide them acting against the perpetra- Covid Care Centre (CCC) for admission of Rhas said immediate inter- a relief package. tors of violence. He said prepared by Defence Research children and Mucar vention is needed in West Terming the violence as women are deliberately being and Development patients,’’ he said. Bengal which is reeling under an attack on the culture and targeted to spread fear among Organisation (DRDO) at A 'Raibaar Desk' post poll violence. He was sovereignty of the country, he the people. IDPL Rishikesh. The 500 bed has been set up in addressing a virtual press said that an inquiry by the Under the Save Bengal centre named after Rifleman the centre by which conference of ‘Save Bengal’ National Investigation Agency forum many prominent Jaswant Singh Rawat was the information forum here on Thursday. (NIA) should be ordered into retired bureaucrats, retired inaugurated by chief minister about the health of He said that 16 out of 23 the violence. judges and armed forces vet- (CM) Tirath Singh Rawat on admitted Covid-19 districts of West Bengal are Major General ( Retd) erans have written a letter to Wednesday. patients can be gath- affected by violence and 25 Ranvir Yadav said that the the President Ram Nath Trauma surgeon, AIIMS ered. 'Raibaar' is a people including women have newly elected West Bengal Kovind and requested that the and in-charge of 'Rifleman word of Garhwali lost their lives. Kandpal said government has failed in con- West Bengal violence should Jaswant Singh Rawat of IDPL informed that the centre has beds each and a centralized these wards. He informed that language which means con- that 4000 to 5000 people have trolling the violence, impar- be probed by the NIA. centre, Dr Madhur Uniyal four wards of 100 oxygen oxygen supply is available in Covid patients with moderate veying the message. ./% $ 0%+ %# *
Covid guidelines. The chief & minister and ministers will $&+ participate in the campaign vir- "' ")%" tually in two villages each. CM Tirath Singh Rawat, former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, % '# )"#%' party's state in-charge 4%) Dushyant Kumar Gautam and other members were present in . the core group meeting. . ! Earlier, the BJP national general secretary (organisa- ! tion) BL Santhosh, who is on a two-day visit to Uttarakhand, " 97" 9:6 sought feedback from office bearers of all the seven cells of n order to step up marketing the party and the core group Iof organic produce of the members about the Covid state, the Agriculture minister related works being done by the Subodh Uniyal has directed organisation in the state. officials to construct oulets for Informing about the meeting, special agricultural organic pro- Kaushik said that the national duce at the earliest. A total of general secretary had laid stress 1,300 outlets will be established on the training of party work- as part of this plan. In the first ers at the district level. The phase, 344 outlets and 20 exclu- Kisan Morcha members can sive outlets will be established at % participate in the campaign. ters will also participate in this study the situation and provide the airport, railway stations, The Chief Minister and minis- campaign while observing its suggestions to the govern- bus stations and prominent ment. The government can locations. # implement the suggestions as The exclusive oulets will be ! per the geographical condi- set up in Guptkashi, Gangotri, " 6161 * 2! ! ! tions. Muni Ki Reti, Joshimath, 45# # ! ! "#$%&%!% The heads of all the cells Devprayag, Jolly Grant, ulling up the Mussoorie (! % were also directed to increase Kotdwar, Ranikhet, Haridwar, PDehreadun Development " 97" 9:6 communication till the booth Pauri, Pithoragarh, Authority (MDDA) vice chair- . # " ' #) level. Chinyalisaud, Chitai Golu man and Dehradun municipal !# !) ontinuing the focus on Separate work targets were Devta, Haldwani, Nainital, commissioner for not sub- Ctackling the Covid-19 pan- " 97" 9:6 everywhere the BJP leaders given to heads of different Dehradun, Mussoorie, Srinagar, mitting a detailed report on demic and assisting those and workers had isolated them- cells. The Yuva Morcha was Narendranagar and Pantnagar. buildings being constructed hearing directed that such the matter, the high court had affected by it, the Bharatiya uestioning the timing of selves. Dasauni said that now given the target of 2,000 units As part of this scheme, special illegally on the foothills of constructions should be sought a detailed report by Janata Party core group mem- Qthe meeting of the BJP on the occasion of completion of blood while the other six focus will be laid on the pack- Mussoorie in violation of the sealed. The petitioner had also May 27. In addition to this, the bers have stressed on utilising core group held in Dehradun of two years in office of Prime cells were given a target of 2,000 aging, branding, value enhanc- foothill policy, the pointed out that according to petitioner had also provided more resources and maximis- on Thursday the Uttarakhand Minister Narendra Modi, the units of blood. The Yuva ing exhibition and marketing of Uttarakhand high court has a 2015 amendment in the photographs to the court to ing the number of people being Congress has said that the BJP BJP is organising a ‘ service day’ Morcha has also been directed the state’s special organic pro- directed that the report be Uttarakhaand construction show how hills were being provided relief. has come into damage control and has asked its workers to to undertake the Mera Gaon duce. submitted in the court by policy, construction of build- destroyed indiscriminately for During its meeting on mode. visit villages which is an inhu- Corona Mukt, Mera Booth The aim of this scheme is to June 9. ings was not permitted on land construction of buildings. Thursday evening, the BJP The spokesperson of man and insensitive approach. Corona Mukt campaign across provide good price to the farm- The division bench of with more than 30 degrees It is pertinent to mention state core group discussed the Uttarakhand Congress, Garima The Congress leader said the state from June 1 to 12. ers while at the same time facil- chief justice RS Chauhan and gradient. here that though the issue of measures taken by the organi- Dasauni said on Thursday that that thousands of people lost Further, the Yuva Morcha has itating special organic produce justice Alok Kumar Verma However, in blatant viola- indiscriminate constructions sation so far and the manner in the BJP is the party which their lives during the pandem- also been directed to make a list of the state to customers at issued this direction while tion of this law, various small- on the foothills between which the third wave of Covid always likes to be on poll mode ic due to lack of basic health of doctors, nurses, Covid war- appropriate price. Removing hearing on a public interest lit- er hills between Dehradun Dehradun and Mussoorie was will be faced. The BJP State and in view of the upcoming facilities. riors, laboratory technicians the middlemen from this igation filed by Dehradun res- and Mussoorie are being cut raised earlier too, the author- president Madan Kaushik assembly elections it is now try- She said that though BJP is and workers involved in cre- process is also a major aim of ident Reenu Paul. and buildings are being con- ities evidently ignored the informed that the party’s state ing to control the damage trying to control the damage, mation and felicitate them as this scheme. About 6,400 According to the case structed indiscriminately. issue. general secretary Suresh Bhatt caused to it due to inapt han- the people of the state would Covid heroes. groups will be provided input details, finding the buildings The petitioner had further The previous mayor of has been made the in-charge of dling of the pandemic of Covid not forgive it for its follies. Such persons should also and training under this scheme constructed on land with more contended that such activity is Dehradun, Vinod Chamoli the Gaon Me Sewa campaign. 19. People of Uttarakhand are be brought to the fore who are which will also aim at inform- than 30 degree gradient to be causing damage to the envi- had also expressed concern He will inform by Friday about She said that when the determined to show the exit playing their roles actively even ing tourists about the specialty in violation of Uttarakhand ronment and making the and written about this to the the villages in which the MPs, disease was at its peak in the door to the BJP in the assem- though not visible in the front of the state’s organic produce to building bylaws, the division Shivalik mountains unstable. state government while in MLAs and office bearers will state and disaster prevailed bly elections, she claimed. line. make them brand ambassadors. bench had in the previous Taking serious cognisance of the mayoral office. !# $ % & % '(')'* 6
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" 67897*"1 # 67897*"1 make up its mind quickly as " 67897*"1 Facing accusations of dilly dallying in the matter delay in placing orders for vac- ndia is witnessing a down- he Government is in a fix would only further delay in he Centre on Thursday cines, the government said it Iswing in the second wave of Tover the insistence of for- achieving the vaccination tar- Tcame out with a detailed has been pursuing Pfizer, J&J Covid-19 and hopefully it will eign vaccine manufacturers, gets. Amid acute shortage of counter to States’ allegations of and Moderna since mid-2020 be sustained even when restric- US-based Pfizer and Moderna vaccine availability, the closure of supply of vaccines to for the earliest possible tions are gently, systematically and J&J, on providing indem- Government on Thursday them saying it was the States imports, and has even waived and cautiously relaxed, the nification or protection from claimed that it is moving which wanted “flexibility” and local trials for well-established Government said on Thursday compensation claims in case of towards ensuring at least one “a say” in procurement of vac- foreign vaccine makers. as it pointed out a steady adverse events before they roll crore vaccinations per day cines and it was in view of their "Buying vaccines internation- decline in new infections out the jabs in India, given that soon. demand that a new “decen- ally is not similar to buying recorded in the country for the the Indian companies, Bharat “ We made providing 43 tralised” system was brought in. ''off-the-shelf'' items," Paul last 20 days, with 24 States wit- Biotech and Serum Institute of lakh doses in a day possible. As per the system, the maintained. nessing a dip in active cases India (SII), do not enjoy any We should bring it up to 73 Government said, the Centre On allegations by some since the last week. increased manifold, a steady such legal shield. lakh in the next 3 weeks. We was to procure 50 per cent of states that the Centre is not giv- The country continues to decline in weekly COVID-19 In other words, any com- should make a system to vaccines produced domestical- ing enough vaccines to the note stabilisation of second positivity rate has been seen pany providing vaccines here achieve it,” said Dr VK Paul, ly for States for free for 45+ states, it pointed out that the wave in most parts, both by the since the last three weeks. will have to follow the rules of Member-Health, Niti Aayog. group and a special channel was Centre is allotting enough vac- number of cases and positivi- Paul said the vaccination the land. The SII’s indemnifi- The Government is under to be created for the remaining cines to the states in a trans- ty rate, and despite a sustained pace should pick up in July. cation request was turned intense pressure to provide 50 per cent which the State parent manner as per agreed and high overall testing cover- “We have a total of 51.6 crore down by the Government last the vaccine to the people and Governments and private hos- guidelines. age which is “reassuring”, NITI doses, a large proportion of it year itself. has been maintaining that as pitals could purchase. "The behaviour of some of Aayog member (Health) V K is available and has to be used The foreign vaccine mak- soon as Pfizer indicated vac- In a statement titled ‘Myths our leaders, who in spite of full Paul said at a Press conference in an efficient manner. Bharat ers want that “if a person expe- cine availability, one can hope & Facts on India’s Vaccination was quite well-administrated telling the States from day one: knowledge of the facts on vac- here. Biotech which started with 90 riences severe side-effects after for its earliest possible Process’, Dr VK Paul, Member- compared to the situation in that vaccines are in short sup- cine supply, appear on TV “We are achieving this in lakh capacity is ramping up and being administered the Covid- import. Health, Niti Aayog, listed out May. “But States, who had not ply in the world and it is not daily and create panic among face of very significant restric- it is well within our expectation 19 jab, he/she cannot sue Pfizer Foreign Minister S seven ‘myths’ ranging from even achieved good coverage of easy to procure them at short the people is very unfortunate. tions in most states in addition that it can reach ten times the or Moderna in the US as they Jaishankar too is in the US the Centre abdicating its healthcare workers and front- notice,” he maintained against This is not the time to play pol- to other tools and operations, production level to 10 crore per have been granted immunity especially for the purpose of responsibility to the states, not line workers in 3 months, the backdrop of Delhi Chief itics. We need everyone to including testing and Covid month in the next few months,” from liability. The person can- ensuring vaccine doing enough to buy vaccines wanted to open up the process Minister Arvind Kejriwal com- unite in this fight," the state- appropriate behaviour and vac- he said. not slap a legal case against the imports. from abroad, not giving of vaccination and wanted plaining about foreign vaccine ment said. cination efforts. Nonetheless, it Paul said similarly the US government for damages According to sources, enough vaccines to the States more decentralisation,” he makers not being ready to deal The Government also dis- is reassuring that we are on the Serum Institute of India is also either,” experts explained, Pfizer has told the Government and not approving vaccines stressed. with States and the global ten- missed a report published by downswing of the second wave ramping up vaccine production adding that the protection is for that its jab has shown "high available globally among oth- “Health is a State subject ders floated by States not evok- The New York Times on India's and we do hope and believe from 6.5 crore per month to 11 the next three years. To date, effectiveness" against the SARS- ers. He asserted that these are and the liberalised vaccine pol- ing a warm response from Covid death toll and called it that it will be sustained even crore or even more in months India has not provided any CoV-2 variant prevalent in arising due to “distorted state- icy was a result of the incessant these manufacturers. "completely baseless and false". when restrictions are gently, to come. Other vaccines in the manufacturer of a Covid-19 India and on people of Indian ments, half truths and blatant requests being made by the Incidentally, a number of In its report, the NYT esti- systematically and cautiously pipeline are also moving close vaccine indemnity against the ethnicity or nationality, while lies”. states to give them more power. Opposition Chief Ministers mated that India's "real" Covid opened up,” he said. to increasing supplies such as costs of compensation for any it is suitable for everyone aged He said the Centre ran the The fact that global tenders and leaders had sought for death toll could be way higher Health ministry Joint Sputnik, Zydus and Genova severe side effects. 12 years or above and can be entire vaccine programme have not given any results only more power to the States in the than what has officially been Secretary Lav Agarwal said vaccines so steady progress is The experts, however, said stored for a month at 2-8 from January to April and it reaffirm what we have been vaccine procurement process. reported. while Covid-19 testing has being made. that the Government needs to degrees. , - *
" 67897*"1 one-year period beyond the presence tenure, according he Centre on Thursday to an official order. Tgranted a one-year exten- Likewise, Kumar, an IPS sion of service to incumbent officer of Assam and chiefs of Research and Meghalaya cadre, will con- Analysis Wing (RAW) and tinue as Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB), Intelligence Bureau for a peri- Samant Kumar Goel and od of one year after Arvind Kumar respectively, June 30. who were due to retire on The extensions were June 30. cleared by the Appointments Goel, a 1984-batch IPS Committee of Cabinet, read officer from Punjab cadre, the separate orders, signed by would continue to be the secretary of the ACC and " 67897*"1 the armed forces in contribut- Secretary of Research and Establishment Officer " " . /* $0 * *1 ing to the national effort to Analysis Wing (RAW) for a Srinivas R Katikithala. " ) *(* ' $ 2*(* 3 efence Minister Rajnath meet this challenge. DSingh on Thursday He pointed out that the launched an online medical Central Government has taken consultation platform to ensure steps to improve the supply of hassle-free health services for medicines, medical oxygen and Armed forces' personnel and other equipment through high- veterans. level committees and a group " 67897*"1 - modules and registries have ernment schemes and an Speaking after the virtual of ministers. !%. ( been developed and the mis- immediate use of UPI e- launch, he said the online out- Chief of Defence rime Minister Narendra ! ! sion has been rolled out in six Voucher could be healthcare patient platform will ensure Staff(CDS) General Bipin PModi on Thursday chaired ! Union Territories. services. widespread access to quality Rawat, Army Chief General M a high-level meeting to review So far, nearly 11.9 lakh Modi directed that steps be health services in remote areas M Naravane and Navy Chief the National Digital Health 0 Health IDs have been generat- expedited to expand operations besides reducing the load on Admiral Karambir Singh were Mission (NDHM) that sug- . ed and 3106 doctors and 1490 under the NDHM. He the hospitals. among those who attended gested that a Unified Health facilities have registered on observed that though the tech- "This is a very important the event. Interface (UHI) should "soon "unleash a digital health tech the platform. nical platform and building up step taken at a very critical time Rajnath also talked about be rolled out." revolution with innovations The meeting also discussed of registries are inevitable for the health of service per- the anti-Covid oral drug 2- Chairing the meet, the and various services for citi- the concept of UPI e-Voucher essential elements, the utility of sonnel," the Defence Minister deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) Prime Minister said that the zens. In such a manner, health- developed by National the platform to the citizens will said even as he outlined that the developed by the Institute of mission will bring ease of liv- care infrastructure and human Payment Corporation of India be visible only by way of Central Government was con- Nuclear Medicine and Allied ing for citizens as they can avail resources can also be utilised in (NPCI). enabling citizens across the stantly monitoring the Covid- Sciences (INMAS), a leading a large number of health ser- a more efficient manner across This digital payment country to avail of services like 19 situation and taking appro- laboratory of the DRDO, in vices via it. The meeting the nation", the statement said. option will enable financial tele consultation with a Doctor, priate steps to fight it. collaboration with Dr Reddy's expected that the UHI would On August 15, 2020, dur- transactions linked to specific availing services of a lab, trans- He said the second wave of Laboratories (DRL), be soon rolled out. tele-consultations or labora- ecosystem", a statement from ing his Independence Day purposes which can be used ferring test reports or health the disease is more dangerous Hyderabad. "It will allow users to tory tests. The system will the Prime Minister's Office address, Prime Minister had only by the intended user. It can records digitally to the Doctor and unpredictable than the He said the drug has yield- search, book and avail neces- ensure that only verified said. announced the launch of be useful for targeted and effi- and paying digitally for any of first one and lauded the role of ed good results. sary healthcare services such as healthcare providers join the This interface is likely to NDHM. Since then, the digital cient delivery of various gov- the above services. ' 1 # ! 0-1 2-#3$ # '#45#'6 " 67897*"1 with tidal waves 5 metres high, hit coastal Andhra " 67897*"1 n the last 50 years (1970- Pradesh, the study said. I2019), as many as 117 The estimated mortalities he India Meteorological cyclones hit India and claimed were around 10,000 and total TDepartment (IMD) on over 40,000 lives, according to damage to infrastructure and Thursday said that conditions a study on extreme weather crops was more than USD 25 are favourable for the onset of events. However, the study million. The decade from monsoon over Kerala around stated that the mortality rate 1970-1980 alone recorded over May 31, a day ahead of its usual due to tropical cyclones has 20,000 mortalities due to date. come down significantly over cyclones. “Monsoon has advanced the past 10 years. “Overall, the analysis into some more parts of A total of 7,063 extreme showed that the mortality rate Maldives-Comorin area, weather events killed 1,41,308 associated with tropical Southwest and east-central Bay and ENSO neutral conditions error margin of plus/minus people during the 50-year cyclones decreased by almost of Bengal, most parts of are present. four days, IMD had said on period in the country, which 88 per cent in the last decade Southeast Bay of Bengal and Due to Yaas, Nawana May 14. included 40,358 (or 28 per (2010–2019) in comparison to some parts of west-central Bay received 28 mm rainfall, Joda- The monsoon season, cent) due to cyclones and the earlier decade (2000–2009) of Bengal on Thursday,” the 27 mm, Joshipur-25 mm, which begins on June 1, is cru- 65,130 (a little over 46 per despite the significant increas- IMD said. The normal onset Lathikata-21 mm, Jhumpura- cial for summer crops and cent) due to floods, the study ing trend of severe tropical date of seasonal rains over the 21 mm, Champua-20 mm, brings about 70% of India’s said. cyclones during the post-mon- Indian mainland is June 1. Keonjhargarh-20 mm, annual rainfall. It is critical to The research paper pub- soon season over Bay of The IMD has warned that Panposh-20 mm, Basudevpur- the country’s agriculture, which lished earlier this year has Bengal,” the paper stated. strong winds attaining speeds 19 mm, Chandikhol-17 mm, is one of the mainstays of its been authored by M Rajeevan, India Meteorological of 40 to 50 kmph are likely over Karanjia-17 mm, Rajgangpur- economy. Monsoon spurs farm Secretary of Ministry of Earth Department Director General the Kerala coast till May 29. 14 mm, Mandira Dam-14 mm, produce and improves rural Sciences, along with scien- eastern coasts respectively, In 1971, the study said, less, it said. Mrutunjay Mohapatra said According to Skymet, a Swam-Patna-13 mm, Deogarh- spending. It is the lifeline for tists Kamaljit Ray, S S Ray, R leaving a trail of destruction. four tropical cyclones devel- In 1977, two tropical the reason for declining fatal- private weather forecaster, 13 mm, Tiring-12 mm, Udala- about 60% of the country’s net K Giri and A P Dimri. The study stated that the oped in the Bay of Bengal cyclones developed over the ities during cyclones over the cyclone Yaas expedited the 11 mm, Gurundia-11 mm, cultivated area, which has no Kamaljit Ray is the lead author number of deaths due to within a period of about six Bay of Bengal during years was due to improvement advance of monsoon over these Barkote-11 mm, Hatadihi-11 irrigation. The monsoon of the paper. cyclones has come down sig- weeks. Of these, the most November 9-20, out of which in IMD's forecast abilities. parts and the next stop is mm, Tihidi-11 mm, Pallahara- impacts inflation, jobs, and The study assumes signif- nificantly in the last two destructive one struck the the second one (Chirala Earlier, storm surge was the mainland India anytime soon. 11 mm in Odisha. industrial demand. Good farm icance against the backdrop of decades, whose latter years Odisha coast. About 10,000 cyclone) which was a very major reason behind fatalities, Monsoon countdown starts Monsoon is likely to arrive output keeps a lid on food the back-to-back severe have witnessed much people were reported to have severe tropical cyclone with a but now deaths are caused amidst a change of guard over over Kerala on May 31 a day inflation. Ample harvests raise cyclones, Tauktae and Yaas, improvement in the IMD's lost their lives, and more than wind speed of the order of 200 mostly by the collapse of a tree the Pacific Ocean. A La Nina ahead of its normal arrival rural incomes and help inject hitting India's western and weather forecast abilities. one million rendered home- kilometres per hour along or a house now, he said. advisory is no longer in effect date of June 1, with a possible demand into the economy. 5 !# $ % & % '(')'* ! "$%
" !)*! The Prime Minister would districts of East Midnapore, Parganas. Then, I will visit government officials will first tricity, fishery, animal hus- meet her on Friday at two 24 Parganas and Howrah Sagar Island at South 24 visit the localities to assess the bandry, horticulture were the s it takes a natural calami- Kalaikunda airport from where the Chief Minister informed. Parganas to review the damage damage and accept application worst affected due to the Aty to bring Narendra Modi he would fly off to Delhi after “The Prime Minister is and devastation due to post forms from the people seeking cyclone. and Mamata Banerjee to return making an aerial survey of coming to Bengal tomorrow. Yaas,” Banerjee said adding help and then “after making an To avoid allegations, to the dialogue table the Prime Odisha and parts of East He will first go to Balasore, though it would not be imme- assessment the Government “regarding hoarding of relief Minister and Bengal Chief Midnapore, Banerjee on Jaleswar and Bhadrak in diately possible to calculate will directly send the relief materials that embarrassed the Minister will hold a brief dis- Thursday said. Odisha and after that, he will the extent of damage “a pre- amount to the accounts of the state administration,” post cussion on the extent of dam- Bengal might have suf- land at Kalaikunda in West liminary ground report people affected.” cyclone Amphan last “this time age left by super cyclone Yaas fered a loss in the vicinity of Midnapore via Digha in East received by me puts it at about Interestingly in an apparent the Chief Minister will per- that on Wednesday hit coastal 15,000 crore in the super Midnapore to assess the extent 15,000 crore considering the bid to avoid controversy the sonally instruct officials and Bengal and Odisha. cyclone that conspired with a of damage, due to cyclone loss of both moveable and local TMC leadership and pan- supervise the relief operations The duo will speak to each full moon high tide to burst 134 Yaas. He will meet me at immoveable properties.” chayats are being kept out of and ensure that they reach the other for the first time since the dams and inundate large tracts Kalaikunda” enroute to Delhi, 4 The Chief Minister who on the monetary part of the relief affected,” a senior official at the Trinamool Congress roared of land with saline water leav- Banerjee said adding after her *0 " " Thursday sanctioned an initial programme one was told. The CMO said adding while more back to power on May 2 defeat- ing lakhs of fishes dead, ren- meeting with the Prime government grant of 1,000 whole process of assessment of than a one crore of people were ing BJP in the State Assembly dering thousands of village Minister she would herself go Before meeting Modi the Parganas. “Before the meeting crore said her Government loss and granting of relief affected by the cyclone “a total elections which saw unprece- ponds useless and reducing to Digha from where she would Chief Minister Banerjee would with the PM, I will have an aer- would start “Duarey Traan” would take a month’s time, the 15 lakh people have been evac- dented washing of dirty linen thousands of hectares of land make an aerial survey of East make an aerial survey of the vil- ial survey at Sandeshkhali and (relief at doorsteps) pro- Chief Minister said adding uated and are presently kept at in public. unworthy of cultivation in four Midnapore the next day. lages of North and South 24 Hingalganj in North 24 gramme “where a task force of sectors like agriculture, elec- various shelter homes.” + . / 52 &5 6&
.L. " !)*! dance in jute industries by 10 per- exams will be completed by the first $ cent and hence forward they will be week of August where after the ! engal will extend its lockdown- allowed to work with 40 percent Class X exams would start with <00: Blike restrictions for another attendance.” reduced syllabus and for reduced "" !)+"1 fortnight beginning May 31, Chief Banerjee also said that the hours and for compulsory subjects he Jammu & Kashmir Prisons Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Government would allow con- (numbering seven) only . Tdepartment is gearing up to inarayi Vijayan, Chief Thursday adding the Board exams struction sites to function provid- With this, West Bengal has launch an intensive vaccination PMinister, said that Covid-19 for Classes CII and X would be held ed they got their workers vaccinated become one of the first states in the drive for the jail inmates above 45 claimed 181 lives in Kerala in between last week of July and the in private hospitals and made their country to announce dates for years of age across both the central the 24 hours ended on last week of August. in-house living arrangements for board exams. “We understand the jails in Jammu and Srinagar besides Thursday 6 pm, while 24,166 3 ;<+ “Though I do not consider it a them. importance of these two examina- one dozen district and sub jails in new persons were diagnosed *2 " " lockdown and will rather like to call The transports including local tions and so we are the first state to the region. with the pandemic. Thoiugh it restrictions as most of the estab- trains and metro, schools, colleges announce the schedule. Higher According to official sources, there has been a fall in the lishments are open within limited and government and private offices Secondary examination (Class XII) "over 150 jail inmates have been test- number of new cases, the death hours the Government will extend would remain closed at least till will be held ahead of Madhyamik ed positive for coronavirus in the toll continues to be high, said ! "#$%& such restrictions beyond May 31 till June 15, the Chief Minister said (Class X) because after Class XII the recent weeks across different jails". Vijayan. June 15 after which a review will be even as the daily infections in students have to go for higher stud- The highest number of 72 Total number of Covid-19 " <00: coronavirus while Jammu district record- done,” Banerjee said. Bengal reported a marked reduc- ies and have to take all-India level inmates tested positive while they patients across the State as on ed 384 fresh cases and Reasi 102 cases. Accordingly the markets will tion from more than 19,000 per day entrance tests which is closed by were lodged in Udhampur district Thursday stood at 2,41, 966 he Union Territory of Jammu & A total number of 10 patients suc- remain open from 7 till 10 am to 16,800 cases on Thursday. There that time,” Banerjee said. jail and 53 Rohingyas shifted to a while 1,35, 232 samples were TKashmir on Thursday recorded a cumbed to the virus in Jammu district everyday whereas saree and jew- were 153 deaths in the past 24 While 8.5 lakh students would holding centre set up inside sub-jail tested. Across the State 89 positivity rate of 6.25 as it reported 4,352 taking the tally of deaths to 1013 in ellery shops will open between 12 hours. appear for the HS exams 12 lakh Hiranagar also tested positive health workers were afflicted recoveries and 2,769 fresh cases of coro- Jammu district alone. and 3 pm, will take the Madhyamik exams, recently. Chief Medical Officer, with the pandemic. The Chief navirus. For the second consecutive Compared to Srinagar district, the Banerjee said. Allowing the jute BOARD EXAMS Banerjee said adding both the tests Kathua Dr Ashok Choudhary said, Minister said that the Test day less than 40 deaths were reported total number of active positive cases were mills will to function with addi- Speaking about Board exams would be of 1.5 hours instead of 3 "all 53 Rohingyas have been kept Positivity Rate as on Thursday across J&K and the active case load stood still more in Jammu. According to the tional 10 percent attendance the Chief Minister said “Class XII hours with reduce d syllabus and under observation inside the hold- was 17.87, which he said was a at 42,272. media bulletin, 6,631 patients were Banerjee said “there is huge pres- exams will be held only for the question, the Chief Minister said. ing centre and have been provided sign that situation was improv- In Jammu division, eight out of 10 active positive while Srinagar district had sure for products from Punjab compulsory subjects (numbering The Class X exam would be held in with Corona kits". No one needed ing in the State. districts reported less than 100 cases of 5,450 active positive cases.. and so we are increasing the atten- 15) in the last week of July.” The home centres. hospitalisation as they were asymp- tomatic, he added. According to DIG Prisons Dr Mohd Sultan Lone, "out of over 4500 O, " $ $ P jail inmates 316 prisoners were vac- cinated across different jails till ' ( May 26".He said a vaccination camp "" +"7661 account the labour intensive Ready was organised in Anantnag district Made Garment Sector and extend the Jammu: A centenarian in Reasi district of the jail on Thursday. He said it's a con- he knitwear units in Tamil Nadu’s additional liquidity support of 20 per cent Jammu division on Thursday set an example for oth- tinuous process and we are on the TTiruppur (known as the Knitwear so as to quickly revive the MSMEs in ers to follow when he got his first dose of the job to vaccinate prisoners belong- Capital of India) have the potential to RMG sector to save the industry and Covid-19 vaccine during an inoculation drive organ- ing to different age groups". So far, emerge as the global capital of casual dress simultaneously protect the labour sector,” ised by the district administration. 38 prisoners have been vaccinated manufacturing if Government of India pleaded Shanmugham. 118-year-old Sher Mohammad of Mahore in Central jail Srinagar, 81 in comes forward to help the entrepreneurs He pointed out that though the pan- Tehsil in Reasi got the first jab of anti-corona vac- Udhampur, 42 in Bhaderwah, 53 in facing liquidity problems caused by the demic has caused havoc across the world cine. After taking the vaccine he feels others should Rajouri, 10 in Baramulla, 28 in pandemic, according to a leading indus- , it has also opened a window of oppor- follow the same to tackle the deadly disease. Pulwama, 58 in Kathua and 6 in trialist. Scheme (ECLGS) 3.0 to the sector. account the increasing number of persons tunities for the casual wear manufac- “Today after getting the Covid-19 jab, I feel Reasi jail premises. “As on today, the knitwear industry in S Sakthivel, executive secretary, TEA, afflicted with Covid-19. On Wednesday, turing segment (mostly carried out in more confident and protected as the vaccine is the Earlier, a high powered com- Tirupur directly employs six lakh work- said that there was huge demand for Coimbatore had 4,268 new patients while Tirupur like cluster) of Ready Made biggest shield against the deadly disease,” he said. mittee headed by Justice Ali Mohd ers. The pandemic and its impact have Tirupur products from USA and Europe. Tirupur had 1,880 new cases. The Chief Garment Sector. “The work from home Sher Mohammad appealed to the people of the Magrey of Jammu & Kashmir High opened new vistas to the industry with “But the work force is moving out fol- Minister has said that he was not satisfied culture has become a new trend and this district to come forward and get vaccinated against Court had suggested the UT which we can additionally employ three lowing the lockdown and the possibilities with the way things were moving and is sure to energize the garment business. the infection. He said the vaccine has been advised administration to decongest the lakh workers in the next three years if the of it getting extended further,” said chances of the extension of lockdown can- Due to this there is a lot of demand for by top doctors and experts and no one should pay prisons in the wake of prevailing Government of India listens to our pleas Sakthivel. World all over the demand for not be ruled out,” said Shanmugham. casual-wear products like T shirts, trousers heed to any rumour. “If I at this age can receive the circumstances. and help us by offering a few crores as casual wears is on the rise and this is the He said that the Union Government and track suits. Moreover we wish to dose, I feel others shouldn’t shy away from getting The Committee was constitut- loans,” Raja M Shanmugham, an indus- moment Tirupur was waiting for, he should come forward to extend the emphasis that the Ready Made Garment vaccinated and pay no attention to hearsay,” he said. ed by the Jammu & Kashmir trialist and president of Tirupur Exporters’ said. ECLGS announced along with the Sector creates more jobs equivalent to or He also prayed for the good health and safety Government following an order by Association, told The Pioneer. He said the “The Centre has helped us by sanc- Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme to the better than agriculture in our country. of the whole mankind. the Supreme Court on March 23, TEA has written to Finance Minister tioning as financial packages to tide over knitwear industry also. “The scheme was Considering this crucial importance, the He said till the pandemic is over people should 2020 and May 7, 2021, directing the Nirmala Sitaraman highlighting the chal- the crisis caused by the lock down of 2020. meant to help specified sectors like Ready Made Garment Sector should be continue to wear masks, maintain social distanc- States and the UTs to decongest jails lenges and pleading for the extension of But now the Tamil Nadu Government has tourism and hospitality to tide over the liq- protected effectively to revive the coun- ing norms besides, follow other SOPs being issued to ensure social distancing among Emergency Credit Line Guarantee declared total lock down taking into uidity crisis. The Centre should take into try’s economy,” he said. by the Government. PNS the prisoners. $ * : ' (5(:4
0:031 away with the ban on the sale on sale and consumption of that the various NGO and cit- and consumption of liquor in liquor in Chandrapur district. izens – who participated in a n what it called an effort to Chandrapur district where the “Illicit liquor was easily poll on the issue —favoured the Icheck the consumption of liquor ban had come into effect available in the district in the lifting of the ban on the sale and 0:031 With 884 deaths deaths illicit liquor, plug the huge from April 1, 2015. black market. This liquor was consumption of liquor in the reported on Tuesday, the total revenue loss of revenue to the “Keeping in view the dangerous to health. The sale district. Quoting the crime sta- he daily Covid-19 infec- number of deaths in the state state exchequer and curb the increased consumption of illic- of illicit liquor increased in tistics prior to and after the pro- Ttions in Maharashtra climbed from 91,341 to 92,225. growing crimes, the it liquor and consequent black market. As a conse- hibition imposed in April 2015, dropped to 21,273 on Similarly, with 21,273 new Maharashtra Government on increase in the crimes, the quence, the state began to suf- the committee noted that in all Thursday, even as the pan- infections, the total number of Thursday lifted the six-year-old Maharashtra Government has fer huge losses in excise rev- 16,132 crimes were registered demic deaths came down to cases climbed from 56,50,907 ban on the sale and consump- lifted the ban on sale and con- enue. The criminals began to between 2010 and 2014. 884 in the State. to 56,72,180. tion of liquor in the naxalite- sumption of liquor in exploit the situation. In a dis- However the number of crimes A day after the State As 34,370 patients were infested Chandrapur district in Chandrapur district,” the state turbing development, women shot up to 40,381 between 2016 recorded 1,137 fatalities – discharged from the hospitals eastern Maharashtra. government said in a news and children began to take part and 2019. comprising 601 fresh deaths across the state after full recov- Acting on a report sub- release after the State Cabinet in the illicit liquor business in While there were only 1,729 and 531 previous unaccounted ery, the total number of people mitted In March this year by a meeting. a big way,” the Committee stat- cases against women before the deaths and 24,316 infections, discharged from the hospitals committee headed by retired In its report submitted to ed in its report. liquor ban, the number rose to the situation improved in the since the second week of March Principal Secretary Ramnath the State Government on Another reason based on 4,042 after the prohibition was state as the infections dropped last year increased from Jha, the State Cabinet – at its March 9, 2021, the Ramnath which the Ramnath Jha-head- implemented. In addition, it by 3043, the daily deaths rose 52,41,833 to 52,76,203 on weekly meeting presided over Jha committee stated that the ed committee recommended also came to light a large num- by 884 — comprising 425 cur- Thursday. The recovery rate in by Chief Minister Uddhav administration had miserably the resumption of sale of liquor ber of children were being used rent deaths and 459 previous the State rose from 92.76 per $ $ *1 " " Thackeray – decided to do failed in implementing the ban in Chandrapur district was for the illicit liquor trade. unaccounted deaths. cent to 93.02 per cent. % +89 P 7% 8$'*
"" !)+"1 increasing day by day and beautifying the islands and Japan, “ said Prof Raffi. Another 9 chances of a flare up cannot be atolls. “The crime rate in the marine scientist in Kochi said ontroversy over develop- ruled out, said intelligence offi- islands have gone up and that that the smuggling of sea Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Government extended Cmental activities in cials. Collector Ali said that 90 was why the Goondas Act was cucumber from the islands was the provisions of Essential Services Maintenance Act Lakshadweep islands took a per cent of the population was enforced. The administration is on the hike because of the pre- (ESMA) banning all types of strikes and protests in new turn with S Asker Ali, col- with the Administrator’s initia- working on setting up three hos- mium commanded by the Government-run offices and organisations across the lector cum district magistrate tives to develop the islands. “It pitals in the islands and works species in international market. State with immediate effect for the next six months. and leaders of Opposition polit- is true that the administration are progressing fast,” said But leaders of opposition According to a Government notification issued ical parties contradicting each has ordered beef and chicken off Collector Ali. parties ranging from Congress, on Tuesday and made public on Thursday, all strikes other. Collector Ali who flew the menu from the meals served Dr S Mohammed Raffi, Muslim League and CPI(M) in government offices and organisations have been down to Kochi on Thursday to the island’s school. This has been associate professor department took to the streets on Thursday banned for the next six months. “As the provision of brief the media was shown done to encourage the children of aquatic biology and fisheries, challenging the move of the ESMA expired on May 24, it was mandatory to extend black flags by the CPI(M) to switch over to fish and eggs University of Kerala, said there administration under the pre- it,” a government official said. The ban will be enforced activists demanding immediate which are more protein-rich was large scale smuggling of sea text of development. “The in all government departments, including all public stoppage of all developmental than beef and chicken,” he told cucumber (a kind of marine demolition of buildings and services, authorities, corporations under the UP activities in the archipelago. reporters.” animal) from Lakshadweep sheds owned by fishermen was Government. A disclosure by a top He said the administra- islands. done without any notice. We do The Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1996 marine scientist in Kerala that tion’s decision to demolish the “These species, widely seen not want any kind of develop- (ESMA) can be invoked by any government in their sea cucumber was being smug- sheds and buildings along the in atolls and coral reefs of ment proposed by administra- respective jurisdiction to prohibit striking employees gled out of the islands has coastline was in line with the Lakshadweep and Guld of tor Praful Patel in these islands,” from refusing to work on certain essential services added to the chaos. Resentment policies enacted with the sole Mannar find use in preparing said Komala Kasim, CPI(M) which were necessary and important for maintaining by non-BJP political parties is intention of developing and aphrodisiac drugs in China and leader. normal life in the region. PNS = , " " !# $ % & % '(')'* 3
) *) A @ 9 % A A $$( )*$ +, < !& !' .//0,! -,7 ## . # ;. % < + 2 = ! /0/5 # % 0 %0 # # ( 4 8 # # rime Minister Narendra (( * Modi’s appearance and theatrics on television of * : late hardly inspire confi- > S ( Pdence, appearing to suggest # instead that enormous and pro- longed stress he faces is, expect- edly, taking its toll. Banal plati- % tudes can never cover up for the P ( lack of foresight, incompetence Q # P " and callousness displayed till now. ( Cynics suggest that much of this is an act aimed at garnering ( sympathy and attempting to por- . tray purposeful and strong lead- * * ership. Indeed, in hindsight, one can surmise that his single-mind- ed focus on self-preservation ( necessitated his winning the Bengal election at all costs. In the Q % process, he acceded sovereign # % territory to the Chinese and ) ? )* 2 @ ignored all warnings on the like- ly impact of COVID’s second # " 3 wave, with disastrous results. /7 /05A * 2 ( Ironically, he still lost Bengal and, 2 ( in the process, destroyed his care- tion, diagnostic and emer- however, politics and turf wars ferent role. As a result, it has # 4 fully cultivated image of being a gency preparedness training to have ensured a disparate been overwhelmed and has strong and decisive leader. officials and is responsible for response, leaving citizens to been unable to do justice in ful- B # ( The likelihood of being con- applied research, quality testing fend for themselves. filling its own mandate. The $ $ ;$ $= : /05C fronted by a pandemic had been of vaccines and other biologi- Clearly, Modi had little reasons for this lopsided . # $ $ : visualised two decades earlier, and cals and providing laboratory time for the NDMA because, approach appear to be rooted ( appropriate processes and struc- support to the investigation and since the commencement of his in bureaucratic wrangling. tures positioned for its control and control of outbreaks. first term, he emasculated it Probably the fact that the # mitigation. A cursory examina- Its third pillar is the Indian completely. He downgraded Director General (ICMR) is . $ $ > tion of the functioning of these Council for Medical Research the vice-chairman’s post to the also a Secretary in the Ministry ( institutions, this past year, will give (ICMR), which is a research- level of Cabinet Secretary and of Health & Family Welfare, us clarity on what went wrong and oriented institution responsible politicised its functioning by under which the NCDC also those responsible for the lapses. for “the formulation, coordina- forcing the incumbent vice- functions, and would obvious- # The National Disaster tion and promotion of biomed- chairman and members to ly have more influence within 8 $ $ : Management Authority (NDMA) ical research”. This amounts to "7D16*61*16 resign on the specious grounds the Government may have . # /000 is the apex body responsible for “undertaking, coordinating and "7+)DD168 ) of having been appointed by the something to do with it. “framing policies, laying down implementing medical research 7%*+7 "7690 previous Government, thereby In the final analysis, this guidelines and best practices for and translating medical inno- ensuring that the available once proud nation has been coordinating a holistic and distrib- vations in to products/process- 81 " "761 1 experience, continuity and brought to its knees, thanks to -+,-! uted approach to disaster manage- es and introducing them in to E)#3716#097 expertise were lost. He com- one man’s culpability and ment”. Its responsibility extends to the public health system”. pounded this by failing to inability to see beyond his own preparedness and capacity build- In theory, the NDMA "7*79D) appoint a vice-chairman, which selfish needs. His failure to ing, including requisite measures ensures that the country is % )F1916# remains vacant to this date, and comprehend the importance to prevent and mitigate disasters. prepared to deal with any dis- D) 7+ 16# appointing only five of the of institutions and their role in Its importance can be gauged aster that may occur, and pro- authorised nine members. The ensuring effective and efficient from the fact that its chairman is vides the necessary coordina- +)) 916 1)6 final nail in the coffin was to governance has resulted in the Prime Minister, supported by tion, expertise and inputs to the 69#:196+7)D replace it, with the NITI Aayog avoidable fatalities. His a vice-chairman, of Cabinet rank, Governments when needed. In ): 7 %)6 7 being made the lead for provid- enablers too must share much and nine other members. the event of a pandemic, the ing forecasting, coordination of the blame and be held The National Centre for NCDC sends out teams, con- )07 "16#1 8 and guidance of our response, accountable, be they Cabinet Disease Control (NCDC) is the ducts epidemiological research 1**7O:1%%79 ) something it was ill-equipped colleagues, bureaucrats or uni- second pillar of this triad and is and suggests the best course of 9)81 "671 "7 to do, with neither the experi- formed senior officers. the lead agency for formulating action. The ICMR, on receipt ence nor the expertise required. (The writer is a military responses to control and mitigate of epidemiological data, under- "77P%7 176+7 As for the scientific thrust veteran, who is a Visiting Fellow pandemics. It is tasked to “under- takes research into vaccines and 6) "77P%7 1 7 of our response to this pan- with the Observer Research take investigations of disease out- processes to counter the virus 7O:1 79 demic, it appears that the Foundation and Senior Visiting breaks…employing epidemio- and also assists in their market- NCDC was divested of its lead Fellow with The Peninsula logical and diagnostic tools”. In ing, after necessary approvals role by the ICMR which, as we Foundation, Chennai. The addition, it provides informa- have been obtained. In practice, have seen, has a completely dif- views expressed are personal.) 22 2&227'-2& SOUNDBITE = ., / " Sir — Yoga guru Ramdev claiming that the ayurveda stream of medicine is not only ! " superior to allopathy in every respect but going on to undermine the widely- accept- L M O 8 Q! R 7% ed allopathic system as defunct is ridiculous. His brazen remarks questioning the allo- 2<= =6 pathic system and poking fun at the treat- ment of COVID cases, when the whole K F !% ) * % ( & world is convinced that allopathy offers the 3 cure, is atrocious and unpardonable. * # ( In fact, Ramdev rubbishing the allopath- K * 0 ( ic medical system to highlight the superi- & 7 ority of the ayurvedic system is wrong 1 * because allopathy has made giant strides % + ( with great innovations and inventions, * ( besides unprecedented technological " 45: " 47 :5 1 0 P Q . ( advancements, for curing dreaded dis- : # K 0 eases and ailments. Even today, most peo- % % 7 /0 ) $ S ple turn to allopathy for cure through drugs, " O * 3<% radiation and surgery despite adopting alter- * ; PQO native medical systems in their everyday life. & 2 Though Ramdev's incongruous remarks against allopathy have been severely criti- 2 3 cised by the Ministry of Health and he has * O ( since apologised, he cannot be allowed to & ( go scot-free. Suitable action as per due 1 N * O * 9 process of the law is imperative to not only >52 J*9K prevent him from making uncharitable K9 < ( remarks but also to make him understand ; 7 52: that all medicinal systems work by treating 1J7 # patients within their own spheres but none for shelter homes, the pandemic on the one spread of the virus and subsequent deaths. K % is inferior or superior to the other. hand and the cyclone on the other have nat- Even during the second wave, it is being O 4 KR Srinivasan | Secunderabad urally affected people just like the Bengali blamed for the shortage of oxygen, hospi- proverb “Jaley kumir dangay bagh” (Between tal beds, jabs and lockdowns. Earlier, many & 56(77 ( the devil and the deep sea). Inside the shel- States were against lockdowns. But now that * Sir — In the midst of the second wave of ter homes, are people wearing masks? Are the ball is in their court, they have ordered O 8 2 ( COVID-19, Cyclone Yaas is battering Bengal they following the COVID-19 norms, like stricter lockdowns. There is also substan- and the Odisha coast and high alert has been physical distancing and frequent washing of tial delay in procuring jabs by the States. Do :74:: * sounded in Jharkhand. Nearly two crore peo- hands? Let’s hope and pray that such shel- they have no responsibility towards citizens? K % ple in these States have been affected. ters, where the people are already in distress, Unfortunately, the virus’ spread and the 2 In West Bengal alone, more than three don’t turn into another super-spreader. related fatalities are merely being politicised, * # S lakh houses have been damaged. Generally Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee | Faridabad speaking, cyclones and other such natural with the Opposition parties seeking to pin S 9.. : 2 calamities are increasing around India’s down the Centre on various issues. However, many States have either wasted the vaccines # coastlines. Many countries have strength- Sir —This has reference to the article “Do + ( ened their coastal lines by building dams. the States have any responsibility?” (May 26). or hoarded these to make a fast buck. Sravana Ramachandran | Chennai Why don’t we start working to tackle each The Centre was blamed for everything that .4 and every problem that faces us today or went wrong during the first wave, with many # % $ 6 is likely to vex us in the near future? States pointing the finger towards it for the B 45 :< ! C:45 Though the Government has arranged 55 4522: ;<= 3>2= K0 3 & !# $ % & % '(')'* 8
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he Central Vista redevelopment- inclusive of constructing the New Parliament build- (10/2 '22 ing- is a prestige project for the Modi gov- ernment. New Delhi's Whitehall-equivalent 23D. ( promisesT to become the face of 21st century India. ( The Rs.20,000-crore project has come under fire from several quarters for being pursued vigorous- # . ly even during the Pandemic. Work is in progress to meet the deadline despite the lockdown in Delhi. Photography of the site has officially been banned ( by CPWD, the executive agency of the project. This 4 * 2 is simply an example of how non-transparency is E 2 ( the biggest bane of the project. People's access to authorized information on the subject is critically limited. There is no dedicated web-portal for the project, or reference to the same on the websites of the Ministry of Housing and # < Urban Development or Central Public Works Department. Time and again questions pertaining to the project in Parliament have elicited vague and perfunctory replies. On March 17, 2021 replying to a Starred Question (No.234) in Rajya Sabha, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri informed that the number of existing buildings to be remodelled and demolished under Central Vista Project had not been finalized. While the works for construction of the new Parliament Building and 166E% )<7+ dated October 25, 2019 while the at a distance of mere 7 km from There is a freeze on Central Vista Avenue had commenced, the Minister "7%*6616# time line given to CPWD to com- Parliament House, and linked by expansion/readjustment of seats for added, other components of the project were still "):*9% 7+797 plete the Central Vista Project was both Delhi Metro as well as road various states/UTs in Lok Sabha in the planning stages. 7P7+: 1)6 1 8 November, 2021 that of the new from the Central Vista. Even the under Constitution (Forty Second) # ( A month earlier on February 4, 2021 the 7P%7+ 79 " Parliament was March, 2022 and the West Block and East Block of R.K. Amendment Act, 1976 that was Minister had informed Lok Sabha (Unstarred common Central Secretariat by Puram can be reached within half an extended by the Constitution (Eighty < 2 E F < ( "7#)F7 6076 Question No.548) that while North and South 8):*9%*+76 March, 2024. The pandemic might hour. Do we need to relocate those Fourth) Amendment Act, 2001. In /00A 2 G ? % : Blocks would be retained and would be retrofitted )DD1+1**E): not be the only thing that would keep offices to Central Vista as well? the First Lok Sabha there were 489 for being used as National Museum, no decision on %*6) H90)97* the project from being completed on Clustering of more offices in the elected members representing 401 E " ( the fate of any other building like Krishi Bhawan, )D "7% )%) 79 time. One could foresee a host of Central Vista will strain its four constituencies (as there were some # ( Nirman Bhawan, Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan etc was +76 *F1 logistic problems to which there are metro stations viz. Udyog Bhawan, two-member and three-member E ( taken. 79:+79 ) "7 no easy answers. This appears to be Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk seats) which shot up to 542 elected Even though the government is forthcoming on the principal reason why the final and Janpath during the peak hours. members representing as many con- ( +*7)D.?. the idea of the project, it was reluctant to share the decision of the project is being In any project, planning should stituencies in 1976. The next expan- details. The Extraordinary Gazette notifications *7 "7 delayed. precede execution. It was expected sion is due not before 2034 elections. 5C . # dated March 20, 2020 and October 20, 2020 per- 7P 7 6*97 1#6 Say, an edifice like Shastri that the government would place an The expansion based on realistic < /H /0/0 IJ6 taining to change of land use pattern of eight plots )D "73:1*916# Bhawan houses nine ministries. A official layout plan or 3D model of population figures might push the 77 5H /0/5 # measuring more than 100 acres appear to be the only 69 "71 demolition of the building would the proposed Central Vista reduced membership of Lok Sabha in the official statements holding some clues into the final % )%) 1)6 entail shifting of those offices to a to the scale of 1:100. At least the neighbourhood of 1,000 with con- A0 "):*937!6)86 # picture. The new PM House would come up on 15- temporary facility - or the permanent external design of the buildings and comitant increase in membership of acres of plot near South Block. The public and semi- ) "7%:3*1+ location neds to be completed before their proportions should be known all state legislative assemblies, and ( public facilities at Indira Gandhi National Centre 166: "76 1+ the existing building is demolished. to the public in an authentic manner. therefore of Rajya Sabha. Thus, state * * K for Arts measuring 54 acres would make way for 0667 How the government plans to relo- The government must also reveal the legislative assemblies might also ! 2 : ; ) government offices and recreational facilities (dis- cate the offices in the existing build- stages in which it wants to redevel- require new buildings to absorb $ = trict park). Similarly, 15 acres of plot located on ings in the compass of the Central op the whole of Central Vista, and increased capacity. Church Road near DTC Central Secretariat termi- Vista is not known. relocate the offices in them. Even if one can manage the logis- < 2 K nal has been mutated to residential use apparent- Also, one of the professed objec- The Rs.971-cr New Parliament tics, and bear the increased burden ;$ F 2 = ly for MP accommodations. tives of the Central Vista redevelop- building lies at the heart of the of salary, allowances etc of 1,000 MPs, The "public hearing" organized by the Delhi ment is to concentrate various min- Central Vista redevelopment. would one be able to allow them the ! ; != ( Development Authority (February 6-7, 2020) was istries and departments now spread According to the government, the time to participate in the proceed- . . C5 concerned only with objections, if any, for change across various locations in New existing Parliament House, built in ings? At present, with a total of 545 2 of land use. There was no comprehensive public dis- Delhi in a Common Secretariat. It is 1927, was never meant to serve as bi- members, the three annual sessions C ( course on the Central Vista redevelopment. Justice a matter of opinion whether such cameral legislature. It is overstressed of Lok Sabha consume three months. )* C0 Sanjeev Khanna, in his dissenting Supreme Court concentration of ministries at one due to large scale retrofitting, lacks If 1,000 members were to participate verdict, on Central Vista in January, 2021 lament- (The author is an place and closer integration of in office space and chambers for indi- in the proceedings, then the sessions # " ( ed the insufficient public consultation and public independent Executive and Legislature (New vidual MPs. Though the current might extend close to six months. participation in the matter. researcher based in Parliament) is symbolically and Parliament House will be retained as This will proportionately reduce the K Whatever details of the project are in the pub- New Delhi. The strategically desirable. No ministry a heritage building, the new presence of the MPs in their own ! ( lic domain are due to media activism. Those, how- views expressed are is at present more than 10 km away Parliament building is being con- constituencies.A permanent freeze * ever, antedate the minister's statement in Rajya Sabha personal.) from the Prime Minister's Office or structed keeping in mind the future on the number of MPs will be more that except for the new Parliament building and the Parliament. The CGO Complex, expansion of membership (in sync prudent, as they must serve their Central Vista Avenue rest of the components were Lodhi Road is a major hub of cen- with India's population) under constituency irrespective of popula- 3 in planning stage. According to the PIB Release tral government offices. It is located Article 82 of the Constitution. tion size. * POINTCOUNTERPOINT < 2 : " " " B" % #3 B" " #" # " " "P " "3 " B# " 3 3 L L B" Uurhu vhyhqrhurVvr vs9ryuv Uurvrr rrqh rr hy = R ! E
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Michelle constitutes a clear violation of grounds of the Arabian diplomatic support and hun- needs of Gaza's 2 million peo- described Egypt as a “real and Bachelet also called on Israel to international humanitarian Peninsula's first permanent dreds of millions of dollars of ple and then aim to “create bet- effective partner” that helped allow an independent probe of law,” Bachelet said. exhibition to commemorate the pledges from Arab allies as he ter conditions in which we can end the Gaza war. military actions in the latest “However, the actions of Holocaust. Hours earlier, he'd moved to shore up the cease- try to move forward.” El-Sissi spoke to President spasm of deadly violence. one party do not absolve the attended an event establishing a fire that ended an 11-day war Earlier, he was in Egypt for Joe Biden last week before and The remarks came as the other from its obligations under joint venture between an Israeli between Israel and the Gaza talks with President Abdel after the ceasefire was UN's top human rights body international law.” and Emirati company. Strip's militant Hamas rulers. Fattah el-Sissi. The visits came announced, and his govern- opened a one-day special ses- She cautioned that unless The receptions on Monday But the mission made little a day after intensive talks with ment has also pledged $500 sion to discuss the “the grave the “root causes” of the violence were the clearest indication headway in resolving the deep- Israeli and Palestinian leaders. milllion in assistane to Gaza. human rights situation” in : $$ $ are addressed, "it will certain- since a cease-fire in the Gaza er issues at the heart of the Israeli- Blinken has vowed to “rally “I think we both believe Gaza, the West Bank and east $ $ ly be a matter of time until the Strip came into effect last week Palestinian conflict, including international support” to strongly that Palestinians and Jerusalem. Bachelet said ; <<; $2- next round of violence com- that the devastating 11-day war the tensions in the contested holy rebuild hard-hit Gaza while Israelis deserve equally to, to Hamas' indiscriminate rocket " mences with further pain and between Hamas and Israel and city of Jerusalem that played a key promising to make sure that live in safety and security to fire during the conflict was also suffering for civilians on all the violence that gripped role in the latest war. After two none of the aid reaches Hamas. enjoy equal measures of free- a clear violation of the rules of children and 39 women. In tute war crimes,” she added, if sides.“ Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque days of talks with Israeli, He also is trying to bolster dom, opportunity and dignity. war. Israel, 12 people deemed to be indiscriminate The day-long debate in the days preceding it have had Palestinian and Arab allies, Hamas' rival, the internation- And we're working on that The UN high commis- also died, including two chil- and disproportionate in their involved personal accounts no visible impact on the UAE's Blinken acknowledged that any ally recognized Palestinian together,” Blinken said. sioner for human rights dren. impact on civilians. Bachelet from Palestinians — such as commitment to establishing resumption of peace talks Authority. In a boost to those El-Sissi said the latest detailed to the Human Rights “Air strikes in such dense- urged Israel to ensure account- that of a young woman jour- deep ties with the state of Israel. remained far off. In the mean- efforts, the energy-rich Gulf round of violence showed the Council the “most significant ly populated areas resulted in a ability, as required under inter- nalist from the Sheikh Jarrah “What we see here is the time, he said he had made country of Qatar pledged $500 urgency of resuming direct escalation of hostilities since high level of civilian fatalities national law in such cases, neighbourhood in east exact opposite of what we see progress toward the more mod- million to postwar recon- negotiations. In a statement, he 2014” that left devastation and and injuries, as well as the including through "impartial, Jerusalem, an early flashpoint in Gaza... What we see here in est goals of cementing the cease- struction in Gaza. Qatar often called for “active American death in the Gaza Strip before widespread destruction of civil- independent investigations" of that triggered the violence — as the whole normalization fire and rebuilding hard-hit Gaza. serves as a mediator between engagement” to bring Israel a cease-fire last week. ian infrastructure," Bachelet actions in the escalation. well as statements from the process is a departure from the “We see the ceasefire, not Israel and Hamas and it has and the Palestinians back to the The 11-day war killed at said. She also derided tactics of council's 47 member states and past,” Israeli Ambassador Eitan as an end, but as a beginning, contributed hundreds of mil- negotiating table. least 248 in Gaza, including 66 “Such attacks may consti- Hamas that included locating also observer states. Na'eh said. ;& 2 &22-,; * 8 > $ # ! " OB ! ! #F ? 4 =67 % ! 7$ 23 L8 7 9 M <4 5 ! . " 8 "16# )6 with like-minded partners % 0 1 " ")6#!)6# " ! "069: Poudel, a communication " 371<16# around the world to press ! expert at the Supreme Court, resident Joe Biden has China to participate in a full, ong Kong's legislature on epal's Supreme Court on told the newspaper. hina on Thursday accused Pordered the US intelligence transparent, evidence-based 1 HThursday passed a Bill NThursday sent all the 19 These cases will now be Cthe Biden administration of agencies to redouble their international investigation and amending electoral laws that petitions challenging the dis- heard along with eleven others, playing politics and shirking its efforts in investigating the provide access to all relevant :24 % C3 drastically reduces the public's solution of the House of including the one filed by 146 responsibility in calling for a emergence of the deadly data and evidence. ability to vote and increases the Representatives by the lawmakers demanding renewed investigation into the Covid-19 pandemic and report Back in early 2020, when + number of pro-Beijing law- President to the Constitutional appointment of Nepali origins of the coronavirus pan- back to him in 90 days, amid COVID-19 emerged, Biden makers making decisions for Bench. Congress President Deuba as demic that was first detected in growing controversy about the had called for the Centers for the city. As many as 30 petitions, the prime minister. China in late 2019. virus's origins from a bio lab- and analyse information that Disease Control and The new law empowers the including one by the Eleven petitions were Foreign Ministry oratory in China. could bring us closer to a Prevention (CDC) to get access Q1 city's national security depart- Opposition alliance, have been directly registered at the spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Covid-19 was first detect- definitive conclusion, and to to China to learn about the : Q + ment to check the backgrounds filed at the Supreme Court, Constitutional Bench. at a daily briefing that President ed in the central Chinese city report back to me in 90 days," virus so that the US could fight 6 % of potential candidates for pub- challenging Friday's House dis- Some of the petitioners Joe Biden's order showed the of Wuhan in late 2019. More Biden said in a statement on it more effectively. 8 -?H lic office and a sets up a new solution by President Bidya had demanded an interim US "does not care about facts than 168 million confirmed Wednesday. "The failure to get our F committee to ensure candidates Devi Bhandari and rejection of against the dissolution and and truth, nor is it interested in cases have since been con- As part of that report, the inspectors on the ground in Q8 are “patriotic.” Opposition leader Sher calling of the House meeting to serious scientific origin trac- firmed worldwide and at least president said he has asked for those early months will always The number of seats in Bahadur Deuba's claim by the present the national budget. ing." 3.5 million deaths reported. areas of further inquiry that hamper any investigation into 8 Hong Kong's legislature will be President for the post of prime Rana, however, refused. Biden told US intelligence The announcement comes may be required, including the origin of COVID-19," he Q expanded to 90, with 40 of minister. According to the constitution- officials to redouble their after a US intelligence report specific questions for China. said. + + * them elected by a largely pro- After a preliminary hearing al provision, the government efforts to investigate the origins found several researchers at "I have also asked that this "Nevertheless, shortly after Beijing election committee. on the 19 petitions, Chief must present the federal bud- of the pandemic, including China's Wuhan Institute of effort include work by our I became President, in March, The number of legislators Justice of the Supreme Court get at the federal Parliament on any possibility the trail might Virology fell ill in November National Labs and other agen- I had my National Security + + R elected directly by Hong Kong Cholendra Shumsher Rana Jestha 15, which is May 29 this lead to a Chinese laboratory. 2019 and had to be hospitalised cies of our government to aug- Advisor task the Intelligence 8 voters will be cut to 20, from decided to send them all to the year. After months of minimis- — a new detail that fuelled ment the Intelligence Community to prepare a 8 the previous 35. Constitutional Bench, the Since there is no ing that possibility as a fringe fresh public pressure on Biden Community's efforts. And I report on their most up-to-date D / D The bill, passed by a 40-2 Kathmandu Post reported. Parliament, the government is theory, the Biden administra- to order a detailed investigation have asked the Intelligence analysis of the origins of 3 " vote, was met with little oppo- “A single bench of Chief planning to bring the budget tion is joining worldwide pres- into the origin of the deadly Community to keep Congress Covid-19, including whether it sition, as most of the legislators Justice Rana has decided to through an ordinance. sure on China to be more open virus. fully apprised of its work," he emerged from human contact are largely pro-Beijing. send all the petitions related to According to court offi- about the outbreak, aiming to "I have now asked the said. with an infected animal or the House dissolution to the cials, the Constitutional Bench head off Republican complaints Intelligence Community to Biden said the United from a laboratory accident," the Constitutional Bench,” Kishor will start hearing from Friday. the president has not been redouble their efforts to collect States will also keep working president said. tough enough to press China on alleged obstruction. Republicans, including for- + @' %!9"! mer President Donald Trump, have promoted the theory that the virus emerged from a lab- A @ ! oratory rather than naturally through human contact with " !1#*1 cidal regime" and bore an “over- ! an infected animal in Wuhan, whelming responsibility” in the China. Zhao also said the US n a key speech on his visit to slide toward the massacres, the $ $% must open itself up to investi- IRwanda, French President French leader said, speaking gations into its biological lab- Emmanuel Macron said he Thursday at the genocide Bamako: Mali's military has oratories, including at the mil- recognises that France bears a memorial in the capital, Kigali. released the transitional presi- itary's Fort Detrick base. heavy responsibility for the “France has a role, a histo- dent and prime minister from 1994 genocide in the central ry and a political responsibili- detention, a top officer said African country. ty in Rwanda. It has a duty: Thursday. The release of Macron solemnly detailed That of looking history in the President Bah N'Daw and how France had failed the face and recognizing the suf- Prime Minister Moctar Ouane 800,000 victims of the genocide fering that it inflicted on the came after they resigned but he stopped short of an apol- Rwandan people by favouring Wednesday in the presence of ogy. France “was not an accom- silence over the examination of international arbitrators who plice” in the genocide but ended truth for too long,” Macron were in the West African nation up siding with Rwanda's “geno- said. to mediate the political crisis, according to Maj. Baba Cisse. “Indeed, the former pres- ident and former prime min- ister were released," Cisse said. The UN Security Council indicated the resignations were forced and demanded an immediate resumption of the civilian-led transitional gov- ernment, saying after a closed meeting Wednesday that mil- itary personnel should return to their barracks. 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6) ! 'B .$8B 5 (, ! , * ((-,:0! 5, - ries, is meeting for the first time in nearly eight months. +1 : T " 67897*"1 sion by a year for the renewals Besides discussion on tax " 67897*"1 "Domestic equities remained of existing permits and licences rates, the Council may also resilient and traded in range, he Retailers Association of required for running of malls, deliberate on the estimated he market capitalisation of amid expiry-led volatility. " 0:031 TIndia (RAI) on Thursday shopping centres, retail stores, 2.69 lakh crore that states Tthe BSE-listed companies Buying momentum remained urged the Centre to pay the restaurants and pubs. need to be provided as per the # reached an all-time high of visible in mid-cap and small- he Indian rupee advanced provident fund contribution of While seeking relaxation in promise in 2017 to make good 220.74 lakh crore on Thursday, cap stocks and they have out- Tby 17 paise to climb to over both employers and employees compliance requirements of any loss in revenue they suffer helped by a bullish sentiment performed benchmark indices." two-month high of 72.60 in retail sector till September retailers to pay MSME suppli- because of giving up their in the equity market. SBI was the leading per- against the US dollar on 2021 for all those earning less ers in 45 days till March 2022, right to levy VAT and other New Delhi:Traders’ body At the close of trade, their former in the 30-share BSE Thursday, tracking upbeat than 15,000 per month as part RAI asked the "Govt of India to taxes. CAIT on Thursday sought market capitalisation stood at pack, jumping 2.84 per cent, Asian peers and positive of a slew of demands to help pay PF contribution of both Sources said the Fitment extension of the deadline for 2,20,74,421.11 crore. followed by Kotak Bank, Axis domestic equities. the industry cope with the employer and employee (12 per Committee on GST rates, com- filing various GST returns till The 30-share BSE bench- Bank and Bajaj Auto. At the interbank forex mar- Covid-19 crisis. cent each) till September 2021 " 67897*"1 prising tax officers of Centre August as well as cut in tax mark closed 97.70 points, or In contrast, HDFC, Bajaj ket, the local unit opened at Stating that retail busi- for all employees earning less and states, has also given its rates for medical and surgical 0.19 per cent, higher at Finance, ONGC and Bharti 72.75 against the greenback nesses are under tremendous than 15,000 pm (per month)." he GST Council is likely to report to the Council listing equipment required for treat- 51,115.22 on Thursday. In the Airtel were among the laggards. and witnessed an intra-day financial strain due to the It also sought 100 per cent relief Tdiscuss on Friday a reduc- out the pros and cons of waiv- ing coronavirus and black previous trade, it had closed In the broader market, the high of 72.53 and a low of extended closures, RAI said, to landlords and malls in pay- tion in the tax rate on Covid er and zero-rating of Covid fungus infections. 379.99 points or 0.75 per cent BSE Midcap and Smallcap 72.76. "Easing the burden will require ment of property tax for the medicines, vaccines and med- vaccines, drugs and other Ahead of the meeting of the higher at 51,017.52. indices gained up to 0.54 per It finally ended at 72.60 the support of various bodies year 2021-22, besides a mora- ical equipment as well as means equipment. GST Council on Friday, the In two days of market rally, cent. against the American curren- driven by the governments." torium on repayment of prin- to make up for the shortfall in Exempting final products Confederation of All India investors’ wealth has risen by The BSE bankex, con- cy, registering a rise of 17 paise Putting out a list of cipal and interest on loans for revenues promised to States. from GST would deny manu- Traders (CAIT) has written to 1,67,959.92 crore to sumer durables, power, utilities over its previous close. demands, RAI sought exten- six months. Ahead of the first meeting facturers the option to claim Finance Minister Nirmala 2,20,74,421.11 crore. and IT rose up to 1.19 per cent; On Tuesday, the rupee had of the top decision-making the benefit of the input tax Sitharaman urging her to Reliance Securities Head while realty and telecom, settled at 72.77. body, finance ministers of eight credit on raw materials and extend the date of filing of var- (Strategy) Binod Modi said, among others, closed Forex market was closed states ruled by non-BJP and hence not much benefit accrues ious GSTR returns till August on Wednesday on account of like-minded parties - to consumers. under the GST Act and Rules, Buddha Purnima. Rajasthan, Punjab, In 2018, the Council, fol- without late fee and interest. "The Indian rupee appre- Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, lowing demands from various It said that GST officers ciated for the second straight Maharashtra, Jharkhand, women’s organisations, had should not resort to cancella- session against the dollar, Kerala and West Bengal - have exempted GST on sanitary tion of registrations at this tracking gains in the Chinese devised a joint strategy to press napkins from an earlier rate of time unless there are pressing Yuan. The Reserve Bank of for a zero tax rate on Covid 12 per cent. reasons for doing so.Also, for India (RBI) also remained essentials, sources said. However, not much of the all traders having turnover of away from the spot market The Council, which is rate cut benefits accrued to below Rs 20 crore in a year, no from accumulating dollars and headed by Union Finance consumers as manufacturers survey or audits or special this also aided the rupee’s Minister Nirmala Sitharaman could not claim the benefit of assessments should be ordered gain," said Sriram Iyer, Senior and includes representatives taxes paid along the supply for the years 2017-18 and Research Analyst at Reliance of all states and Union territo- chain. 2018-19, it added. PTI Securities. -= (3 O $ P 3 ?L4U6+ 1 "
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adoption of work from home. Place ctor Huma Qureshi says 8 white framed artwork on your walls playing the protagonist as statement pieces to compliment ARani Bharti in the forth- the yellow. Last, keep your furniture coming web series Maharani wooden and minimal to help you was exciting because it involved relax and enjoy your me-time. ‘forgetting’ a lot of what she knows, in order to become the GLAMOROUS LILAC character. She says moving Shades of purple are usually from Delhi to Mumbai to be an preferred by those who have a high- actor was an experience that in ly creative streak, and lilac lovers some way helped her under- aspire for uniqueness but lean on the stand Rani. % :* 01 * sentimental, softer side of purple. Rani is an illiterate village The best way to glam up your room woman, oblivious to most olours are more than a visual is by getting mellow-dramatic with things in the world outside, and experience and a way of com- your interiors. Choose lilac laminate yet she finds herself in the cen- Cmunication. These hold the ciated with the sky and water. If you decor for walls and pair with engi- trestage of Bihar politics after power to radically impact our mood prefer a calm and airy bedroom neered wooden floors in light brown a twist of fate, and ends up and emotions. How one perceives a space, then start with layering your to achieve an effortless balance. being chief minister of the colour, tone or hue is completely sub- bed with a plain bedsheet, thick fab- To further make your interiors state. Like Rani’s ignorance jective. While some love experi- ricated quilt and velvet-adorned interesting, play around with floral about the world of politics, menting with colours, others prefer cushions. Remember to keep the patterned cushions on a muted gray Huma says she had no idea choosing a select few shades repeat- linen in shades of muted gray and sofa set. Complete this look with a what it meant to be a part of edly. So, whether it is your bedroom light blue for comfortable sleep mix of open and closed cabinets in Bollywood when she was or a favourite nook in the house, the amid a warming ambience. wooden laminates to inject an eclec- growing up. colours in your rooms can reveal a Keep your space uncluttered tic effervescence. This look will cre- “Rani Bharti has never lot about your personality. and bring the goodness of nature ate a calm yet spectacular effect. stepped outside her village. To As we dive deep into the relation indoors with an indoor plant. You play her was a big challenge. kids’ lives are gone. They can’t between colours and our personal- can use dim lighting to zone areas. REJUVENATE WITH GREEN She’s absolutely opposite to go out to play, meet school ities, here are a few home decor looks This soothing indulgence is perfect Green is nature’s most ubiquitous how I am. That was the excit- friends. Their childhood has to suit your vision. for those looking to transform their and versatile shade. While it is the ing part. If you know some- gone. Theatres have shut down, bedroom into a peaceful space. For perfect equaliser between warm and thing, do you forget about it? the industry has shut down. Of PASSIONATE RED walls, opt for scratch-resistant wood- cool tones, shades of green are loved How do I show in Rani’s eyes course, it’s sad but we have to Red is a colour of passion, love en laminates in grey with a slight tex- by those looking to find the balance. if she doesn’t know something make the best of the situation. and strength. Whether it is used in ture to blend in with the decor It’s the colour of renewal, prosperi- despite me knowing it? That I am happy that I am blessed clothes, makeup, or home decor, it theme. ty, and harmony. Therefore, this was fun and challenging. The that I can put out some work has the power to hold one’s attention. colour is capable of broadcasting nat- look and costume really where people can forget all this This colour is best suited for person- THE VIBRANCY OF YELLOW ural sparkle and stability. helped,” she said. for a while and watch some- alities who resonate with traits such The colours we choose for our To bring home a rejuvenating “Moving from Delhi to thing. So, maybe I can help in as dynamism, impossible to ignore, walls have a high influence on our retreat, you can add nature’s colour Mumbai has been a turning this way,” she said. impulsive, and extroverted. mood and energy. Therefore, we to your otherwise plain decor. For point. It changed my life com- In fact, she adds that social While using this shade in your often feel like choosing happy, pos- instance, go for light green laminate pletely. I was living a different media has been a big help right interiors, opt for decorative laminates itive, and encouraging colours, espe- decor for cabinetry which will blend life in Delhi. I never thought now. “This pandemic has to make a statement and subtly cially in areas dedicated to studying with your soft colour palette. Also, that this was the world I shown us the worst that is weave in distinctive shades. Pair light or reading. Go for hues of yellow as since decorative laminates come belonged to. I grew up in there. It is heartbreaking and brown textures of wood alternative- this colour instills eclecticism with with dimensional stability, you can Delhi, and my friends are also shocking. This pandemic has ly with red laminate decor as this its vibe and radiates good energy. It use them in any climatic condition from there. I dared to be some- also shown us humanity. So combination gives a refreshing and is preferred by people who love inno- without worrying about replacing body I was told I can’t be. For many people have used social eye-catching look to your cabinet. vation and originality. them seasonally. Last, enhance this me and my family, me moving media to help people, get Complete it with a timeless matte- To infuse vibrancy, begin with with the timeless charm of ceram- to a different city was a big someone a bed, get plasma. I finished vase or a decorative show- bringing the sunrays to your walls in icware and curtains to maintain the change,” she said. have done that for people on piece that will instantly accentuate the form of yellow laminate decor. theme. Huma is happy to be able my social media. I have seen the space. The laminate’s resistance to cracks, (The author is director of a com- to entertain people during this the goodness of human beings. steam, scratch, and surface wear and pany providing high-quality surface tough time. “The world is shut That has been my one take- AS SERENE AS BLUE tear makes it suitable for daily usage, solutions for residential and commer- down. I was talking to my away from this time,” she said. Shades of blue are always asso- especially considering the increased cial spaces.) cousins and two years of the L1
ically, key information about menstru- 2 ,'2&& al health. The National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4) reported in 2015- ? avoiding unnecessary contact. A 16 that women with 12 or more years person sitting in the window seat of schooling were over four times ! will essentially reduce the number more likely to use hygienic methods of people within your six-foot than women with no schooling (81 per exposure radius by half. An aisle cent versus 20 per cent). A 2016 land- seat should be avoided as travellers scape analysis titled Menstrual Health tend to visit washrooms, touch sur- in India also observed that of nearly C&6B5) faces and walk by, increasing one’s 355 million girls in India who have exposure to the virus. So make sure come of age, 71 per cent had no idea that you book your ticket and seat about menstruation before their first way in advance from a travel por- period. Poor menstrual hygiene can Have a safe flight tal. lead to many issues such as fungal, bacterial infections or problems relat- lmost a year ago, one of the MAINTAINING DISTANCE ed to fertility, physical and mental Abusiest airports in the world — AND HYGIENE OVER THE health. Indira Gandhi International COURSE OF THE JOURNEY 6 Dr Amita Kashyap, MD-PSM Airport in Delhi — had a desert- It is difficult to give up on a sip (Senior Professor, SMS Medical ed look brought about by the or two of water throughout the College) said, “We need positive inter- Coronavirus. A year later, the air- course of the journey. With Covid % ventions at every level as NFHS-4 port has terminated operations on around, it is advisable to carry your 0 "9 (2015-16) noted half of the rural terminal 2 as a result of the reduced own bottle to minimise contact women still do not use hygienic number of flights due to the second with people, which is a possibility methods, and girls are often inade- wave, which is turning out to be at the point of sale. While there is quately educated on puberty and more deadly than the previous one. very little you can do on the plane menstrual health. Many drop out of The air travel industry has to maintain distance, ensure that school when they begin menstruating. witnessed significant changes since should keep in mind while travel- goggles can also add a protective you keep your distance from peo- estrictions due to the COVID-19 menstrual health and hygiene prod- The normalisation of conversations the pandemic, even as two things ling by air. layer for your eyes. It is also advis- ple in the terminal. Walk around Rpandemic have adversely impact- ucts. The second wave has only exac- around menstruation is as critical as remain constant — the threat from able to wear socks so that your bare the terminal while you’re waiting ed menstrual health in India by cut- erbated these issues and gap; pushing the dispensation of hygiene products the virus and the effort to ensure a DOUBLE MASK UP FOR MAX- feet don’t touch the airport floor for your flight as the seating area ting off access to free sanitary napkins this already vulnerable demographic because numerous taboos, misinfor- safer surrounding. While leisure IMUM PROTECTION during security checks. could be a point of infection. It is and critical information to help ado- even further into the trenches. mation, superstition, and ignorance travel has taken a halt, air travel still With the second wave of also advisable to clean and use dis- lescent girls cope with and better man- Highlighting the urgent need for still surround the subject. Hopefully, remains unavoidable for some — Coronavirus spreading ferocious- REDUCE, DISINFECT YOUR infectant wipes for surfaces such as age their period. This Menstrual intervention, Divya Santhanam, Senior the awareness programmes being many people are returning home ly, people have realised the impor- BAGGAGE the tray table or in-flight entertain- Hygiene Day, observed globally on State Programme Manager for anchored by the state government as amid the second wave to be with tance of doubling up the protection. The more the merrier? This ment systems that you will be May 28, it is more important than ever Population Foundation of India in well as civil society organisations will their families during these times or Is a double mask safer than a sin- saying has gone for a toss, at least using in the flight. Similarly, pre- to highlight the importance of invest- Rajasthan, said, “The Rajasthan gov- lead to social and behavioural change for other personal or family health gle mask? Indeed, studies done by while travelling during the Covid cautions should be taken while ing in adolescent health and well-being ernment’s allocation of about 200 and more communities will under- emergencies. Disease Control and Prevention crisis. Despite safety protocols in accessing washrooms at airports and break taboos around menstrua- crore to the Free Medicine Scheme, stand the consequences of unhygien- Cases reported on air travel (CDC) state that double masking place, your bag will pass through and on flights, including using tion. with a firm emphasis on the dispen- ic menstrual management.” spread have been minimal due to can reduce one’s exposure to the several channels and people from elbows to open the doors. It is Last year, the 10to19 Dasra sation of free sanitary napkins, expan- Divya applauded the fact that which flights are being considered virus by up to 95 per cent. The check-in to the final destination. It advisable to stay away from wash- Adolescents Collaborative studied how sion of distribution through health and approximately 1.2 crore women in the as a safer travelling option, howev- CDC recommends layering a cloth is advisable to check-in fewer bags. rooms that are crowded. the lockdown and pandemic affected medical facilities as well as sensitisa- age group of 15 to 45 years would ben- er, it is always good for travellers to mask over a surgical mask. Avoid In the event that reducing the While it may not be possible to various essential and developmental tion drives, will help create much- efit from the Menstrual Hygiene be extra cautious and look out for combinations such as two surgical baggage is unavoidable, it should be avoid all points of contact, the cur- aspects of the lives and well-being of needed awareness around menstrual Scheme (MHS) in the state. “Such ini- their own safety and practice pre- masks, or a K95/N95 and any thoroughly cleaned using disinfec- rent global crisis merits a height- young people. The study surveyed hygiene.” tiatives depict that the state govern- cautions while boarding a flight. other mask. tant wipes after the journey. Apply ened sense of caution, and it is 110+ non-profit organisations serving Menstrual health has a major ment is sensitive towards recognising While it is imperative to mask up, sanitising gel to a tissue and make important for travellers to be aware vulnerable adolescents across the impact on young girls’ lives. Ensuring the issues and needs related to men- regularly sanitise and avoid unnec- MINIMAL CONTACT CLOTHING sure to wipe the handles and bot- of their surroundings and take all country. According to this report 74 they receive reliable information from strual health. These steps will go a long essary contact with people and sur- Such testing times require cau- tom of the luggage. possible necessary precautions per cent of organisations before and/or parents or teachers about menstrua- way in protecting women and girls faces, there are other things as well tious approach even while choos- from their end to ensure a safe jour- after lockdown reported difficulty in tion before their first period encour- from developing menstrual hygiene- to keep in mind while taking a ing your outfit for air travel. It is EDGING TOWARDS THE WIN- ney. It is also advisable to look up obtaining sanitary napkins and about ages healthy habits and dispels stigma related diseases like fungal, urinary flight. advisable to cover your body as DOW SEAT state wise air travel guidelines and 43 per cent reported difficulty during and fears. However, the lack of access tract, and reproductive tract infections. With the current safety con- much as possible, so tracksuits are A window seat could come notifications to ensure that one is the lockdown. These findings validate to online classes due to the digital All young girls deserve correct infor- cerns set to stay for the foreseeable a good option. Travellers should with an extra jab of protection up to date with all necessary trav- that the pandemic has severely affect- divide in rural India has led to a dis- mation and resources to manage their future, EaseMyTrip.com shares a also avoid wearing open toed shoes owing to the less exposure and el and airline information. ed adolescents and their access to ruption in girls’ education and, specif- menstrual health,” she added. list of precautions that a passenger to ensure minimal contact. 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AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY cardiac problems. It is also a rich nity as they aid in fighting pathogens 0 DIET PLAN source of iron. Make sure you (like COVID-19). They also release This is a broad guideline. A diet squeeze some lemon on it to help the toxins to counter the effects of the plan for individuals may vary sub- absorption of iron; it will also help pathogens and send signals to the rest stantially based on a patient’s med- with fatigue and hair loss. of the immune system, allowing it to ical history and clinical examination. mobilise an appropriate response. A good anti-inflammatory way to MEAL PLAN: VEGETARIAN Need another reason to keep the # # start the day is to begin it with Breakfast gut healthy? Depression, a recurrent turmeric (haldi) and black pepper. Sprouts/a sprouted lentil pan- symptom in COVID-19 patients, *# (Piperine, present in black pepper, cake/almond milk smoothie (no can be alleviated with a good healthy enhances curcumin absorption in sugar/honey/agave, but you can use gut — where 90 per cent of serotonin, yurveda teaches that salt is essential for growth, turmeric by up to 2,000 per cent. berries). the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter, is Amaintaining water-electrolyte balance, and prop- Combining these spices, therefore, Lunch produced. So, how do you promote a er digestion, absorption and elimination of wastes. It magnifies their anti-inflammatory Rice and a lentil (this combina- healthy gut? creates flexibility in the joints, stimulates the appetite effects.) Can either mix both and tion completes the amino acid pro- Eat prebiotics: Feed the good bac- and helps digest natural toxins, clearing the subtle drink; you can also add other anti- file and makes it a good quality pro- teria already in your gut prebiotics, a channels of the body. It has a calming effect on the inflammatories like basil (tulsi) and tein) or any carbohydrate with leafy type of fibre that helps them thrive. nerves and emotions, replenishing and energising the ginger to a glass of water, boil, and vegetables and protein. Some yogurt Garlic, berries, onions, and apples are entire body. However, when used excessively it can drink. too. great examples of prebiotics. cause premature wrinkles, thirst, skin problems and Evening snack And probiotics: You can consume weakness. MEAL PLAN: NON-VEGETARIAN A low glycaemic index fruit good bacteria, known as probiotics Throughout time, salt (sodium chloride) has played Breakfast (apples, oranges, berries) and a hand- (either fermented or cultured). a vital role in human societies. However, excessive salt Two full eggs — protein and ful of nuts or avocado or cheese and Probiotics are present in fermented consumption could result in serious health problems good fat — are a great way to begin olives or hummus. Have it with a cup foods like yogurt, kefir, pickles, sauer- as it directly impacts the energy levels in one body. Salt the day. Don’t worry about choles- of green/white/matcha tea for its kraut, and kimchi. is typically made up of fire and water elements and a terol; you need good fats to balance antioxidants and polyphenols. Avoid Include good fats: Increase the small amount regulates moisture level in the body the sugars and insulin. Protein will coffee if you have a racing heart rate consumption of good fats such as which promotes better absorption of nutrients from increase antibodies. or are anxious. Omega-3, an anti-inflammatory found food, regulates blood pressure and are vital to the func- Note: Do not begin your day with Dinner in cold water fatty fish like salmon, sar- tioning of the brain and nervous system. carbohydrates. Have it during the One or more protein sources dines, and mackerel. When eating Eating too much salt can have a range of effects. second meal of the day if you must. like cottage cheese/sprouts/mush- meats, choose grass-fed over grain-fed In the short term, it may cause bloating, severe thirst, No rice, poha, oats, fruits, or juices rooms/tofu with one non-cereal car- as the former is higher in Omega-3. and a temporary rise in blood pressure. In severe cases, for breakfast. bohydrate i.e., vegetables in any form For vegetarians, nuts and seeds are a it may also lead to hypernatremia, which, if left untreat- Lunch (soup/salad/stir-fry/ cooked veg- great source of Omega-3; flax and chia ed, can be fatal. In Ayurveda, it is established that over- Any carbohydrate with a non- gies). Again, avoid cereals. Either cot- seeds, and walnuts contain high indulgence or ati of any ingredient can cause various vegetarian dish and portion of leafy tage cheese/tofu with veggies/salad amounts. imbalances in the human body. From a holistic per- vegetables (in the ratio of 1:2 carbo- with cheese or soup and stir- Eat the rainbow: Another benefi- spective anything overused, misused or used in a high hydrate: protein). You can add a bowl fry/sprouts. Sprouts contain zinc, cial change that can help strengthen amount leads to an imbalance and causes destruction. of yogurt, which is rich in probiotics, which is important for gut health and the gut is to include a variety of fruits Similarly, Ayurveda teaches that the sweet taste for gut health. for COVID-19 patients experiencing and vegetables in the diet. nourishes and invigorates the mind, relieves hunger t a time when COVID-19 has immunity of a superhero, I am afraid Evening snack loss of smell. Say goodbye to sugar: Sugar feeds and thirst, increases tissues and improves the immune gripped our world, forcing us it is not as simple as that. You cannot A low glycaemic index fruit bad bacteria which, in turn, depress- system. Importantly, it is associated with the positive Ato frantically search for the best boost your immunity overnight and (apples, oranges, berries) and a hand- GUT HEALTH es our immune system and weakens emotions of happiness, contentment, calmness, cheer- ways to survive and thrive, Dr anybody who tells you otherwise is ful of nuts or avocado or cheese and ‘Feed the good bacteria, starve our ability to fight COVID-19, and fulness, love and satisfaction when eaten in appropri- Vishakha Shivdasani has written a pulling the wool over your eyes. Like olives or hummus. Have it with a cup the bad ones.’ other diseases. It promotes inflamma- ate amounts. But again, in moderation. book highlighting a six-point plan to most good things, immunity is some- of green/white/matcha tea for its Consider this: 70 per cent of our tion, which is the root cause of most From an Ayurvedic perspective, we need to con- help us accomplish just that. COVID thing that one can only build over antioxidants and polyphenols. Avoid immune system is in our gut. That’s comorbidities that are associated with sider long-term moderation combined with well-timed and Post-COVID Recovery: Dr Vee’s 6- time,” she expressed. While Dr coffee if you have a racing heart rate why taking care of our gut health is worse outcomes of COVID-19, irre- and precise restraint. Brown sugar, jaggery and nat- Point Plan touches on diet, gut health, Shivdasani’s book highlights six mul- or are anxious. essential. Both good and bad bacte- spective of age. So, stop eating sugar ural fruits are alternatives to refined sugar. Natural sleep, exercise, stress management tipurpose facets that can turn our Dinner ria live inside the gut, and what we and foods that our bodies rapidly sources of sugar are digested slower and help you feel and supplements while looking close- health around, she feels that in these Avoid carbohydrates; only pro- eat predominately determines which change into sugar. full for longer. It also helps keep your metabolism sta- ly at the connection between inflam- fast paced, uncertain times one can- tein and vegetables. of the two will flourish. My diet pro- (Dr Vishakha Shivdasani is a prac- ble. mation and immunity. not lay enough emphasis on what we Note: Include at least one portion tocol promotes the feeding of good tising physician based in Mumbai with Ati sevanam, as per Ayurveda, of salt might lead Using the same principles of heal- eat. of a green leafy vegetable a day as it bacteria and starving of bad bacteria a fellowship in nutrition. The book, to high blood pressure or hypertension. While a high ing that have helped thousands of her “Little known fact, but do you is a good source of magnesium which, ultimately, promotes immu- COVID and Post-COVID Recovery: amount of fat intake can cause cholesterol to build up patients reverse chronic lifestyle dis- know that bacteria housed in your gut which will not only help with insom- nity. DrVee’s 6-Point Plan, has been pub- in your arteries (blood vessels), too many spices may eases such as obesity, type-2 diabetes produce over 90 per cent of your nia but also with anxiety, stress, and Good bacteria strengthen immu- lished by HarperCollins India.) give acute gastritis. If consumed in moderation, spices and PCOS, Dr Shivdasani has devel- body’s supply of serotonin, the feel- help us in combating heart diseases, fight inflamma- oped some easy-to-implement, prac- good hormone? No, right? No one tion and keeping the body warm especially in winters. tical strategies on how to expedite talks about the little things which are ing better,” she added. many chronic lifestyle diseases. Again, reduces inflammation will enhance Hence the key is to keep consuming everything in recovery from COVID-19 while happening in the background. Dr Shivdasani shared an excerpt not something that happened immunity. Once again, there is no quick moderation and to avoid atikriya (overdoing) of any- reducing the chances of post-COVID Everyone wants a quick fix. But alas, from her book which outlines a meal overnight but with a sustained disci- fix that can help you with the cause of thing. Whether it be food or any activity. complications. there is no alternative to this apart plan that one could follow through- plined approach. boosting immunity, it has to be a way As recommended by professionals at Vana Retreat, “I will never tire of telling people from taking care of your gut health. out the day, with enough room for “To build your immunity, the most of life, a lifestyle. However, if you fol- Dehradun, an individual should also practice some that 70 per cent of their immune sys- So many people out there are upset alternatives. She pointed out that an realistic approach would be to reduce low this diet plan to the letter, you will tenets of the disciplined lifestyle for content and mind- tem is housed in their gut. We all need and frustrated as they are isolated at anti-inflammatory diet plan does not inflammation and slowly, over a peri- start feeling the effects of this anti- ful living. Some of them are: Daily exercising for at least to take care of our gut health by home in the backdrop of lockdowns only help expedite recovery from the od of time, you build your immunity. inflammatory diet within a week, not half an hour, avoid excessive exercises, avoid suppres- watching what we eat and drink. Now, that don’t seem to end. While there novel Coronavirus but will also help But you need to reduce inflammation months or years. If you wish to reclaim sion of natural urges like that of urine, avoid daytime if you think having a turmeric and are a lot many factors involved in why with comorbidities. like obesity or at the earliest and that is where the diet your health I would recommend you sleeping, avoid excessive stress and anger, avoid stay- black pepper latte before you sleep someone is upset or depressed these diabetes. Long-term adherence to plan from my book comes in. We must implement the six-point plan highlight- ing awake during night and others. will result in you waking up with the times, what you eat can help in feel- this has resulted in the reversal of understand that anything which ed in my book,” she concluded. L1 -
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" % 1 the upper hand on clay. for Djokovic’s lone title at the He has a 19-7 record on the tournament. , ",3,4,"" afael Nadal said “no-one surface against the world num- “Roland Garros is a very is invincible” in an inter- ber one and is 9-4 in finals. special place for me,” said Nadal. =(01 ,010 Rview on Thursday as he Three of those champi- “But favourite or not, that is targets a 14th French Open title onship match wins came at not the question. What matters =,(01"% 0%" and record-setting 21st Grand Roland Garros in 2012, 2014 is to play well, and the one who Slam crown. and then last year where Nadal plays the best will be whoever Paris: Naomi Osaka on “No-one is invincible, any- swept to victory 6-0, 6-2, 7-5. has the most chances of winning Wednesday said that she will D6C>8 where,” said Nadal whose career However, he will still be the tournament. not take part in news confer- record at Roland Garros stands wary of Djokovic, the 2016 “My goal is to be the one ences at the forthcoming at 100 victories against just two champion in Paris. who plays the best.” French Open, believing that A ( $ * losses since his title-winning The Serb handed Nadal Nadal describes Roland some post-match inquests are Paris debut in 2005. one of his two losses at the Garros as “the cathedral of little more than “kicking a per- " 09 19 winner first took the helm in “This year I lost (early) in French Open, in 2015, six years clay” and said it is impossible to son while they’re down”. January 2016 and guided Real Monte Carlo and Madrid. I after Robin Soderling had been pick out which of his 13 titles in “I am writing this to say inedine Zidane has to the 2017 La Liga title and hope not to lose here (Paris) at the first man to achieve the feat. Paris is the most memorable as that I am not going to do any Zresigned as Real Madrid an unprecedented hat-trick of Roland Garros. What I can do Apart from Djokovic and “each one has had a particular press during Roland Garros,” manager with immediate Champions League titles is fight.” Soderling, only injury has resonance in my career”. the 23-year-old world number effect, the Spanish club before abruptly quitting on Victory in the final in Paris defeated Nadal in Paris when a However, he has no hesita- two announced on Twitter. announced on Thursday, just May 31, 2018, saying the club on June 13 will take Nadal past wrist problem forced him to tion in pinpointing the low “I have often felt that days after they were beaten to needed “a different voice”. the record of 20 majors he cur- withdraw after the second points. “My worst memories are people have no regard for ath- the La Liga title by Atletico He returned in 2019 after rently shares with Roger round in 2016. without a doubt 2009 and the letes’ mental health and this Madrid. Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Federer. loss to Soderling, but also 2016, rings true whenever I see a The Frenchman’s depar- Solari were sacked as man- Despite his remarkable his- ‘CATHEDRAL OF CLAY’ when I had to give up due to a press conference or partake in ture comes at the end of a dis- agers in quick succession and tory in Paris, Nadal, who turns That helped pave the way wrist injury.” one. appointing campaign for the only won the league title 35 on June 3, admits he remains “We’re often sat there and 13-time European champi- once and a Spanish Super stunned at his longevity in a asked questions that we’ve ons, who also lost to Chelsea Cup. sport where he has been an Nadal, Djoker & Federer in same half been asked multiple times in the Champions League During his second stint, ever-present in the world top 10 before or asked questions that semi-finals, as they failed to Zidane’s task was to rebuild since 2005. Paris: Rafael Nadal, Novak history at the French Open bring doubt into our minds win a trophy for the first time the club after Portuguese star When asked if he could Djokovic and Roger Federer, which starts on Sunday. and I am not going to subject in 11 seasons. striker Cristiano Ronaldo have imagined still playing in his the three most successful men Nadal and Federer are myself to people who doubt “We must now respect his moved to Juventus. mid-30s, Nadal said: “Ten years in Grand Slam tennis history, locked on 20 Grand Slams each me.” decision and express our grat- Real Madrid president ago, no. But if you had asked me were on Thursday all drawn in while Djokovic, who has 18, Under tennis tournament itude for his professional- Florentino Perez then opened the question two years ago, the same half of the French can become the first man in rules, all players are required ism, dedication and passion the coffers, signing Eden maybe I would have answered Open. over half a century to win all to hold press conferences after over the years and what he Hazard from Chelsea as well yes. Having slipped to number four majors on more than one each match. means to Real Madrid,” a club as several other rising stars “Ten years ago, I had so ( 1 * * ( three in the world, it was occasion. Osaka regularly packs out statement said. such as Eder Militao, Luka many physical problems that it 2 = , " always likely that Nadal, would In the women’s draw, if the media rooms due to her “Zidane is one of Real Jovic and Ferland Mendy. was difficult for me to imagine face top-ranked Djokovic seedings pan out, world No 1 standing in the sport and her Madrid’s great icons and his But playmaker Hazard that my career would last so number one Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo, Rome and before the final. The two great Ashleigh Barty and defending charismatic appeal to legacy extends beyond what has been injured for most of long,” added the Spaniard, the Rome Masters final. Barcelona. rivals could now meet in the champion Iga Swiatek will face reporters. he has achieved as a coach the season and most of the whose career has been plagued Between 2005 and 2007, he semi-finals this year. each other in the semi-finals. She added on and player at our club.” other new recruits disap- by a series of knee injuries. 62 CLAY COURT TITLES went on an 81-win streak on Djokovic, the 2016 cham- Serena Williams is in the Wednesday: “I believe the The announcement pointed, with Zidane forced Nadal will start this year’s Of Nadal’s 88 career titles, clay. pion, is top seed and could pos- other half of the draw where whole situation is kicking a marks the end of Zidane’s sec- to rely on veteran players such French Open as the overwhelm- 62 have come on clay. In his great rivalry with sibly face 2009 winner Federer Osaka is seeded to face Madrid person while they are down ond spell in charge of the as Sergio Ramos and Raphael ing favourite once again, boost- He has won at least 10 Djokovic, which stands at 29-28 in the quarter-finals. champion Aryna Sabalenka and I don’t understand the Spanish giants. Varane in defence and Karim ed by his recent win over world times each at Roland Garros, in the Serb’s favour, Nadal holds All three men are chasing in the last four. AFP reasoning behind it.” AFP The 1998 World Cup Benzema in attack. "E8@ - * & '7
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Cup in October and the subse- against Sri Lanka and Pakistan ALanger must change his 2019 Ashes where the team quent Ashes series after ‘career- before their five-Test series coaching style if he wants to performed strongly,” CA’s illarreal defeated defining’ elbow surgery. against India. continue in his role, an end- national teams boss Ben VManchester United 11-10 The 26-year-old Sussex The T20 World Cup is of-season review of cricket Oliver said in a statement to on penalties to win their first bowler is rehabilitating after an scheduled to take place in Down Under has warned. the publication. major trophy after a 1-1 draw in operation last week and is ready October and November in India A source-based report in “It’s part of our ongoing the Europa League final as goal- to miss England’s summer fix- and the Ashes series begins in the Sydney Morning Herald commitment to on-and off- keeper David de Gea missed the tures in a bid to finally resolve Australia in December. said, the 50-year-old was field improvement and we decisive spot-kick in a remark- a problem with his right elbow. Archer is an established given a “strong and straight- expect it will have a similar able shootout. “One thing I am deter- match-winner in the shortest forward” feedback — taken benefit in the team’s prepara- Gerard Moreno gave mined about post-elbow oper- format of the game and would from 40 players and support tion for the upcoming T20 Villarreal the lead 29 minutes ation is not to rush my come- come back before then and be a certain pick for the T20 staff — about his coaching World Cup and home Ashes,” into the Spanish club’s first back because my primary focus manage to play in the home Test showpiece. He is also considered style as part of the team’s he added. European final, but Edinson is to be playing for England in series against India then fine, so a vital weapon for the Ashes. regular end-of-season Assistant coach Cavani equalised early in the the Twenty20 World Cup and be it. If I don’t, I am quite pre- “I’m not going to do myself reviews. Andrew McDonald second half before Unai Emery’s Ashes later this year,” Archer pared to sit out the summer. any good by coming back before Earlier this year, received good reviews team prevailed on spot-kicks, wrote in his column for the Daily “The way I am looking at I’m fully fit, so I will take my after an under-strength with players, saying he extending United’s four-year Mail. things is that I would rather miss time and do what is best for me India came back from was more approachable. trophy drought. “Those are my targets. If I a few weeks of a year so that I and my life,” Archer said. behind to hammer “In contrast to “It’s a disappointed dressing 2 0 % $ ' Australia 2-1 in their reports from the room. That’s football for you. $$B @ own den, some dressing room Sometimes it’s decided on one ! passes players had during the kick — and that’s the difference Manchester United, we knew it The 23-year-old, who has expressed dis- Australian between winning and losing,” would be tough,” Coquelin told previously been a victim of DJOKOVIC IN BELGRADE SEMIS satisfaction summer, said United boss Ole Gunnar BT Sport. online attacks, said he had 6 9& over Langer’s players spoke Solskjaer. “We didn’t manage to get to received “at least 70 racial slurs” 3 management glowingly in “We have to learn from it, the Champions League through following United’s penalty -.- D + style because of public of the taste this feeling and make sure the league so to get it through shootout loss. ) his intensity mood and we don’t get it again.” the Europa League is something “At least 70 racial slurs on and mood team environ- He added: “We didn’t turn special — and a first title for the my social accounts counted so NAGAL’S CAMPAIGN END swings. ment under up. We didn’t play as well as we club as well — something amaz- far,” Rashford wrote on Twitter. " 6 Langer’s McDonald, know we can.” ing.” “For those working to make me # response to the whom members of Villarreal midfielder Francis feel any worse than I already do, feedback across the the Test side had Coquelin was delighted that RACIALLY ABUSED good luck trying. Rashford D ); rest of the year will gravitated the victory also led to a place in Marcus Rashford says he added he was “outraged” that he " H-H- & decide whether he towards due to next season’s Champions was racially abused on social was sent “a mountain of mon- will be handed a his more League. media following Manchester key emojis” in a message from GAYLE, SHAKIB RETURN TO CPL 1A $ " % < new contract. approachable “It feels really good. To play United’s defeat in the Europa a person using a profile which + # " P : "3 " D3% “This is manner.” against a very good side like League final. identified them as a teacher. D % ,,. " +%* !26 ,L ./ & , OMAR RICHARDS JOINS BAYERN % 4R5! 3 0 " )!E) ) All members of Tokyo-bound 7 Tokyo medical group Indian contingent will be " 67897*"1 fought with a perilously low ,H Awarned on Thursday that guard despite the aggressive the Olympics should be held vaccinated before departure ix-time world champion M C intent shown by her rival and KUNDELA RACISM BAN UPHELD without spectators because New Delhi: Indian Olympic SMary Kom (51kg) and relied on her sharp reflexes to + ) & of virus risks, while a doctors’ Association (IOA) on Sakshi (54kg) stormed into the score on counter-attacks. ! R . association urged outright Thursday said all the Tokyo Asian Boxing Championship “The guard wasn’t needed, & 7 cancellation, warning of Games-bound athletes and finals in Dubai on Thursday I knew her quite well,” she ,,:7D 8 potential “disaster”. at a press conference. officials have got their first after notching up gruelling vic- quipped. Several parts of Japan are Organisers have already Covid-19 vaccine and they tories in their last-four stage The 38-year-old will now be KIEL CLOSE TO BUNDESLIGA under virus states of emer- barred overseas fans from will get their second doses bouts. gunning for her sixth Gold " ! gency over a surge in infec- the Tokyo Games, an before their departure from While 2012 London medal at the continental show- 3 tions, and the public is large- unprecedented decision for the country for the multi- Olympics Bronze medallist piece. She will be up against . + ly opposed to holding the the Olympics. sporting event. Mary Kom prevailed 4-1 over Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay, ! Games this summer. A decision on domestic “The IOA is ... ensuring Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan a two-time world champion. Medical groups have spectators is expected in late that all the participants Altantsetseg, two-time youth “I have faced Nazym earli- SHEFFIELD APPOINT JOKANOVIC warned the massive event June. through the IOA for the world champion Sakshi er and have even defeated her in : could introduce new vari- The virus states of emer- Tokyo Olympics including upstaged top-seeded Kazakh a couple of past tournaments. < ants to Japan and strain med- gency in several regions, athletes, technical officials Dina Zholaman 3-2. Let’s see what’s the challenge I % ical resources as the country including Tokyo, are expect- and delegate members will However, Monika (48kg) get this time,” said Mary Kom. * 8 D battles a fourth virus wave. ed to be extended this week follow all precautions and and debutant Jaismine (57kg) Sakshi also endured a tough The Tokyo Medical until June 20. will be vaccinated before settled for Bronze medals after one against Zholaman but came Association, with over 20,000 Ozaki urged the leaving for Japan,” the IOA losing their respective semifinal out trumps, riding on her grit. MILAN SIGN LILLE’S MAIGNAN members, has not called for Government to take stricter said. “... Presently each of the bouts. Monika went down 0-5 She will face Uzbekistan’s Sitora * 00 an outright cancellation. measures against the virus above (athletes, technical to second seeded Alua Shogdarova in the summit clash. +0 But its chairman Haruo immediately, warning “this officials and delegate mem- Balkibekova of Kazakhstan. * * $ C< $ 3= Earlier, in an intense con- Ozaki said Thursday that is the last chance” to subdue bers) has had the first vac- Jaismine too was bested in a test, Monika just could not “holding the Games without infections before the Games. cination and 2nd will hap- unanimous verdict by another “It has taken a lot to adjust her once so it didn’t take much keep pace with Balkibekova, KANTE, MENDY BACK IN TRAINING spectators is the bare mini- Tokyo’s current virus pen as per vaccination pro- Kazakh in Vladislava Kukhta. to the humid weather here. to understand her gameplan,” who craftily dodged the Indian’s + + mum given the current situ- restrictions allow venues to tocols,” IOA President and The top-seeded Mary Kom Today, I was a bit slow in the Mary Kom told PTI. attacks and connected some * ation”. have up to 5,000 fans or 50 Secretary General said in the dug from her huge reservoir of first round but got my rhythm The veteran’s right hooks eye-catching combination 6R# ! 7 “This is the Olympics in percent capacity, whichever is statement. PNS experience to outwit the spright- from the second round were particularly impressive in punches to dominate the pro- 0 a time of emergency,” he said fewer. ly Altantsetseg. onwards. I had already fought a compelling performance. She ceedings.