, - : (0 &/ 6/;.( !6/;.( ; !"# /2%/%3 ./01# +2/0( 0+ ( . 9 3 30-3 <%#=$$ -* -9 98 * 8'- 7 -0 7 73 9 8# * > --' > 0B 3- 38 3 03 8 *3 3 > 37 A > ? 8 <$ <<@ $% & &#%'('() '* ? +/! & (/ ( !" #$ % es in the area to track down the as they just got married 3-4 && ' footprints of terrorists. months back. He was meant to Commanding Officer The commanding officer, save lives.” A(CO) of the Indian Army's who attained martyrdom in the According to ground elite Counter-insurgency force, line of duty, was identified as reports, the joint teams of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), was Colonel Ashutosh Sharma security forces were chasing a martyred in action, along with from Uttar Pradesh. group of 4-5 terrorists in four other security personnel, He had been decorated Rajwara forest area since May including a Major and Sub twice for bravery and had been 1. On May 2 when security Inspector of Jammu & Kashmir part of several successful forces received credible inputs Police, in Handwara town of counter-terrorism operations in about the presence of terrorists North Kashmir’s Kupwara dis- the past. in Chanjmulla area of of the Directorate General will trict late on Saturday night. In a span of less than one Handwara, they launched an it hard by coronavirus, be subjected to disinfection by They came under heavy month, the Indian Army has operation to free civilians from Hthe CRPF shut its head- the Government notified fire while attempting to evac- suffered huge losses while con- the custody of holed up ter- quarters here after an Assistant agency, keeping in view with uate civilians amid fierce gun- ducting counter terrorist oper- rorists. Ground reports Commandant attached with a protocols and directions of fight with a group of Pakistani ations in Kupwara district alone. claimed, the team of Army offi- senior officer as private secre- MOHFW. Accordingly, the terrorists. In the night-long On April 5, the Indian cers led by CO, along with JKP tary tested positive even as 26 Directorate General, CRPF operation, two terrorists, Army had lost five soldiers, cop, was conducting house-to- BSF men were also found office will remain closed till including a Lashkar-e- Tayyeba including three elite para com- house searches in the area infected on Sunday. Tuesday morning (May 5, (LeT) commander Haider from mandos in a hand-to-hand when they came under fire The entire building at the 2020). Hence all officers and Pakistan, were killed while try- combat with infiltrating ter- from the terrorists inside one CGO Complex here will be dis- men working in Directorate ing to escape the tight cordon rorists in Keran sector of of the houses. infected and offices will remain General, CRPF are requested near the encounter site. Kupwara. However, Army closed till Tuesday morning. not to come to office and work At least, two to three ter- Remembering her hus- spokesman claimed a team of The infected officer’s fam- from home till then. rorists are believed to have band, Pallavi Ashutosh told a nation, for his unit, for his men will be home tomorrow with us, father, Retd Brig Chandrakant five Army and J&K Police per- ily is being tested. Forty men They should remain avail- escaped taking advantage of the TV news channel, “I am proud and for the safety of civilians. wrapped in a tricolour,” she said. Sood while paying tributes to sonnel entered the target area traced to be in his contact have able to their seniors on phone adverse weather conditions of his supreme sacrifice in the I have no regrets.” Another Army officer, who his son said, “He has made a occupied by the terrorists to been quarantined. to respond to necessary emer- prevailing in the area. On line of duty. The loss is unbear- He had told me he will attained martyrdom, was iden- supreme sacrifice. It was part of evacuate the civilians and suc- “As one corona positive gencies,” said an order of the ground zero, the security forces able and irreparable but I’m come home the next day after tified as Major Anuj Sood his duty and what he was cessfully extricated the case has been detected in the CRPF headquarters on were still carrying out search- proud of what he did for his eliminating the terrorists. “He from Himanchal Pradesh. His trained for. I feel sad for his wife civilians. Directorate, the entire building Sunday. %01 ' *P" " ,-. )2 $ 3* 38 #$ % hief Minister Hemant % % CSoren on Sunday cleared the air over speculations relat- $($)*% + ed to relaxation from the lock- !""" ! down and said that the relief offered by the Centre will not &,- be applicable in Jharkhand. The announcement, which ,.,/ #$ Soren made on microblogging website Twitter, may bring dis- appointment to tipplers who were expecting the liquor shops ith several States like ndia has completed 10 lakh into DNA that detects the virus to open after the Centre WPunjab, Bihar, Haryana, Ireal-time polymerase chain while the antibody tests, allowed opening of standalone Jammu & Kashmir, which were reaction (RT-PCR) tests to which use blood, detect the liquor shops with adherence to relatively safe, reporting high identify people infected with body’s response to the virus, social distancing – a move number, and Maharashtra, coronavirus. According to offi- experts said. aimed at preventing further Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Delhi cials, this is a major milestone Starting with one single revenue loss to the Excise and Uttar Pradesh showing no in India’s fight against coron- laboratory, the National Department. sign of slowing down in terms ! " $%& avirus. But at 758 per 10 lakh Institute of Virology (NIV) in “The relaxations offered of positive cases, India on " ' ! tests, India’s testing ratio Pune and having 100 labora- by the Centre will not be Sunday saw another 2,000 plus has been one of the lowest in tories in the beginning of the applicable in Jharkhand. The " day cases taking its overall number of cases in the coun- Nanded, who came back last the world. India has decided to lockdown, the RT-PCR test lockdown here will be main- " " / count to 42,000. try to oversee the containment week after remaining stuck ramp up its testing number to facility is now available in 292 tained strictly over the next two / 0 This a huge increase from measures in the affected there for nearly a month. In the one lakh per day soon. Government and 97 private weeks as a preventive measure,” the time the country went into areas. past five days, Punjab record- The milestone comes amid facilities across the country, Soren wrote in his tweet. “Our least the green zones in State three have died, it said. At least the first lockdown on March 24 These districts are: ed 728 cases — a majority of the Indian Council of Medical officials said. migrant workers and students will get from relief from the 10 patients in Ranchi have when the total stood at just 500 Mumbai, Thane and Pune in them Nanded returnees. Research (ICMR)’s attempts Considered to be the most- are returning home, and it lockdown after May 3. recovered, while six have recov- positive cases. Maharashtra; Ahmadabad, Tamil Nadu reported one to increase the number of test- effective diagnosis, RT-PCR is won’t be wise to provide relax- However, the Chief Minister’s ered in Bokaro. Three in Delhi recorded highest sin- Surat and Vadodra in Gujarat; Covid-19 death, 266 fresh ing. The biomedical research a throat and nasal swab test. It ation at this point in time,” he statement has made it clear that Hazaribag, two in Dhanbad gle-day spike with 427 new South East and Central Delhi; infections, pushing total num- agency has ramped up tests to detects the virus early on, which added. there will be no relaxation in and one in Simdega have won coronavirus cases, tally now Indore and Bhopal in Madhya ber of coronavirus cases to more than 70,000-75,000 sam- is helpful in identifying and iso- Locals in Jharkhand were any of the 24 districts here, their battle against Coronavirus 4,549, said the Delhi Pradesh; Jaipur and Jodhpur in 3,023 while Haryana reported ples per day. According to the lating an infected person. expecting liquor shops to open including the ones that fall in so far, the bulletin said. Government. Rajasthan; Chennai, Tamil 421 cases. Ladkah added 19 officials, testing for Covid-19 Meanwhile, domestic man- here after Uttar Pradesh – a green and orange zones, At least 48 of the 115 cases For instance, Haryana saw Nadu; Hyderabad, Telangana; cases on Sunday taking the has been scaled up signifi- ufacturers of RT-PCR kits have State that has higher number of Government officials said. in Jharkhand are in the age biggest single day gain of 66, Agra and Lucknow in Uttar total to 92 cases. cantly over the last two months. been asked to ramp up pro- COVID-19 cases than The number of COVID-19 bracket of 11 to 30 years and 40 while Bihar crossed 500 mark Pradesh; Kolkata, West Bengal; Gujarat on Sunday regis- They said, till 31st March, duction. Against a demand of Jharkhand – decided to open cases in Jharkhand has been on are in the age bracket of 31 to by adding 22 new cases and Kurnool, Guntur, Krishna in tered 374 new Covid-19 cases 47,852 samples were tested, 35 lakh RT-PCR kits, orders its standalone liquor the rise. The virus entered 50 years, the NHM report said. Laddakh’s count doubled in Andhra Pradesh. and 28 deaths, which is the which increased to a total of have been placed for 21.35 stores. Jharkhand as late as March 31, The figures highlight that even last two days from 23 to 42. Punjab on Sunday record- highest single-day increase in 9,02,654 samples as on April 30. lakh kits, out of that orders for The guidelines issued by and more than 100 cases have young people were as vulner- Meanwhile, the Union ed 331 new coronavirus cases, deaths so far. With this, the From May 1 till May 2 evening, 2 lakh kits have been awarded the Ministry of Home Affairs surfaced since then. “Following able to the virus as the older Ministry has deployed 20 pub- with the total climbing to 1,102. overall number of the coron- 1,37,346 tests were done. to the domestic manufacturers. (MHA) for lockdown 3.0 clear- complete lockdown in the next ones, officials said. lic health teams in 20 highest Of the 331 cases, 326 were avirus positive cases mounted A RT-PCR test is a labora- In Government labs, the ly said that standalone liquor two weeks is crucial for us. The There are 33 COVID-19 Covid burden districts which returnees from the famous to 5,428 and the death toll rose tory technique combining tests are free but at private lab- shops will be allowed to func- restrictions will be followed as containment zones in are reporting the maximum Sikh shrine in Maharashtra’s to 290. reverse transcription of RNA oratories, it costs 4,500. tion in red, orange and green the wellbeing of our people is Jharkhand and 15 of them fall zones, but the shops in malls paramount,” Soren said on within the periphery of Ranchi (!+ (/ /( . ( and shopping complexes will Sunday. – the only red zone in State, .+ (/. # ( ( & . have to remain closed. As per figures released by Health Secretary Nitin Madan N & . & + . / ! ! ! & ( . ./ ! . . # & 3, # ! & L !M Ranchi is the only COVID- the National Health Mission Kulakarni said. O ! & +( ! 8+. 0+ . (/. .+ / + .( & / # *.. 0 6 L +(. 19 red zone in Jharkhand. (NHM) on Saturday evening, The remaining 18 con- "#$%% ! (/ + (# + / & (/ (# + .6 7+ ! ! Besides, there are nine orange Jharkhand at present has 90 tainment zones are spread & '( &&/( & + . & &&/ . & ( ! & . (/ .+ (/. # .( (( zones, while the remaining 14 active cases. across the nine districts that fall ) *+, -. L(! ! ! & &/M / + N . O +( !#M . 3 + 0 # ( districts are green zones here. Out of the 115 cases, 22 in the category of orange zones Speculations were rife that at patients have recovered and here, he added. % & '() * + State, especially Ranchi, Jharkhand are in the "Orange panied the 58-year old man to cknowledging the role of 9(( ,/ declared as red zone witnessing Zone" of novel coronavirus. his home. On his arrival, the vil- Athe “corona warriors” in no positive cases in past two The rest 14 districts are in the lagers greeted him with thun- fighting the pandemic in the / + days has come as great relief for Green Zone". derous applause. Color mats country, the Armed forces on denizens. Chief Minister The Centre has classified were laid for welcoming the Sunday paid tributes to them 38 Hemant Soren too on earlier districts with high load of coro- man from his house to distance by conducting flypasts by fight- occasion has expressed relief (RIMS) has been closed for navirus cases or which have a of 20 meters. Villagers stood on er jets in many parts of the o new cases of Covid-19 after there was drop in coron- three days after a lab technician high growth rate of the disease both sides of the road and country, including the nation- Ninfection were reported in avirus cases. Earlier, the cases tested positive for Covid 19 for in the red zones, while those showered rose petals on him. al Capital, playing martial tunes Jharkhand on Sunday – a relief have scared State Capital. Till cleaning and sanitization of with considerably fewer cases of It may be noted that 13 outside hospitals treating coro- for the Government after an April 24 to 28, forty cases were the ward.” the respiratory infection fall in people from Bero area who had navirus patients, and shower- unprecedented increase in the reported in State Capital, how- Also, Capital having no orange zones. Districts with no attended Delhi Nizamuddin ing on them flower petals by figures during the past couple ever, from April 28 to May 1 positive case is great relief for coronavirus cases are cate- Markaz Jamaat were sent for 14 choppers. of weeks, health officials said. only eight cases were reported. Ranchi as the Hindpiri locali- gorised as green zones. days quarantine on April 1. The warships were lit up On Saturday, two cases were On May 1, only two cases were ty in Ranchi is worst affected by Moreover, in another develop- After the completion of quar- from evening onwards and reported and both were from reported. However, on next virus. This hotspot area is being ment a corona positive patient antine period, the villagers left enthralled people in the coastal Deoghar. day (May 2) no cases were manned by the CRPF person- and resident of Karanji village their home at Karanji. However, region at more than 25 places. On Sunday, 364 cases were reported. nel. Capital Ranchi which under Bero block reached home two days later on April 19, one The thanksgiving to the ( $ " ) tested at four Covid 19 testing RIMS director Dr DK accounts for 83 out of a total of after recovery from the disease. of the man who had attended “frontline corona fighters”, ! ' ( labs—RIMS Ranchi, MGM Singh said, “On Sunday no 115 Covid cases in Jharkhand The man who was earlier the Jamaat meeting was tested including doctors, nurses, san- Jamshedpur, PMCH Dhanbad positive cases were reported.” is the only district to fall under tested positive was finally dis- positive. The patient was sent to itation workers, police and the behalf of the three Services at The IAF helicopters show- and Itki Arogyashala, Itki, Singh said, “The micro-biolo- red zone in the state. Ranchi has charged after his report was the Covid-19 center on April media, commenced in the the National Police Memorial ered petals from air at the Ranchi, but no samples were gy department of Rajendra been designated as "Red Zone" declared negative. The district 20. His entire family quaran- morning with wreath placed on here as a mark of respect. memorial. tested positive. Institute of Medical Sciences while nine other districts of administration team accom- tined.
from 10 pm on Saturday till 7 ration for screening at “We are using Information, es/EMUs/MEMUs of the pri- +#,- , am on Sunday. Tatanagar railway station. Education, & Communication mary maintenance trains. 03 Apart from the district “We have put up several (IEC) material like posters and Audio announcement and health officials, those present at banners and posters at the pamphlets regarding coron- videos are played on regular fter the return of migrant Pardih throughout the night railway station to educate pas- avirus (COVID-19) to spread basis to create awareness about Aworkers, about 146 stu- include East Singhbhum sengers. Moreover, suspected awareness in local language at precautionary measures against dents returned to the steel city deputy commissioner, Ravi passengers are being screened railway stations and in trains. COVID-19. from Kota first by a special Shankar Shukla and Dhalbhum at the station after they arrive We are also targeting areas Meanwhile, as many as 74 train up to Ranchi and subse- SDO, Chandan Kumar. at the station,” said an official. under our governance. students also returned to quently in 10 buses from Revealing about the Officials of Tatanagar rail- Literature is also being dis- Garhwa district on Sunday Ranchi late on Saturday night. process of medical check-up, way station informed that the tributed to patients visiting from Kota. Out of them, 30 are Before entering the steel city, district civil surgeon, situation is being constantly hospitals and in Railway residents of Garhwa block, the students, including girl Maheswar Prasad said that the monitored and coordinated at colonies. Audio and video clips nine of Sribanshidhar Nagar students were made to under- 146 students who were a part all levels. are being played at railway block, 13 of Bhawanathpur, go medical checkup at Pardih of 1,000 students that came in The official said that desks stations to spread awareness. five of Meral, six of Majiaon, along the NH-33 near Mango. a special train to Ranchi railway have been set up all over the Public announcements are four of Kandi, two of Ranka The health department station on Saturday evening railway system and the staff has being made at stations,” said an and Sagma blocks respective- officials conducted the medical were supposed to reach Pardih been sensitized and educated official of South East Railway. ly and one student each of check-up beside taking swab by bus by 8 pm. about the subject. The collab- He said that among other Danda, Ketar and Vishunpura samples of all the students Meanwhile, DC Ravi oration and coordination with measures, disinfectants are blocks. All the students under- continued the checking at a Shanker Shukla along SSP M the concerned health authori- being sprayed on the exterior went checkup at Garhwa Sadar community centre in Pardih Tamil Vanan inspected prepa- ties are also being ensured. and interiors of all the coach- Hospital. ( 2 3 ' $
03 our part and winning their confidence”. in Kolhan. He said that steps would be The senior police official said that taken to curb the menace. eputy inspector general of police focus would be given in strengthening Questioned over the rising Maoists D(Kolhan) Rajiv Ranjan Singh today infrastructure and related logistics for activities, the DIG said that effective anti held a meeting with superintendents of checking cyber crime. insurgency operation is being carried out -* Jharkhand in Bihar can come this side sim- police of the twin districts of Singhbhum About increasing incidents of organ- to flush out the ultras. ilar way. and Seraikela-Kharsawan at Chaibasa on ised crime including cyber crime, Singh “Vigilance against naxalites is being rains brought in stranded migrant The distance between Chainpur police Sunday. During the meeting, Singh who said criminals were now using the inter- carried out effectively and in bordering Tlabourers and students for two con- station and Daltonganj police station is joined as DIG, Kolhan on Friday, took net and mobile phones to commit crime. areas particularly with Bengal and we need secutive days in Hatia railway station of barely 2 kilometers while Harihurganj is stock of the geographical status of these Keeping these factors in mind, he said the to be more vigilant on our side,” said Singh. which more than 440 reached Palamu. 70 Kms away from Daltonganj and if these three districts. He also briefed the super- department has taken steps to modernise Maoists’ activities are quite under control Buses too have started rolling down two distances are put together stranded intendents of police about how to main- the police force. at Saranda and Porahat area of West where it ferried flawlessly from Jharkhand’s people can be in their respective home state tain lockdown strictly without putting the The DIG said that the East Singhbhum Singhbhum, the district which was affect- Sahebganj to West Bengal and stranded by just travelling down 72 Kms and there- people in trouble. district has already a team of skilled police ed the most fromthis menace. ones got repatriated. But the case with after they can under police escort of their He also briefed the police officers officers to detect crimes in which internet Singh informed that the police have Dumka was different where West Bengal state move on for home quarantine once about remaining vigilant against the naxal or cell-phone is largely used. "As per our already set up six CRPF camps at Saranda officials turned back the bus load of retaries, DGP, divisional commissioners, screening of them is over. activity beside investigating into the pend- study the team that has expertise to han- and another six camps are in the process stranded passengers of Jharkhand’s Dumka DCs, SSPs, SPs reads, “In case of persons Chief secretary’s letter reads that there ing cases of crimes. dle cyber crime must be more efficient and of being installed. “We are confident that citing lack of documents for entering West stranded in nearby states like Bihar, WB, should not be any night long bus move- Addressing the meeting said: “I have result-oriented. I will soon reorganise the once the CRPF camps are set up at Bengal. UP, MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha the move- ment but all bus ferrying to be done in day come up with some important suggestions cell that is looking after the cyber crime," Saranda and the development process that Secretary state disaster management ment shall be by buses.” time which is also a safeguard for social and asked them to improve on crime after said Singh. has been initiated by the Centre, the naxal Amitabh Kaushal said, “When there is Administrative sources said the chief distancing and other health all we are here to serve the society and it Singh also expressed concern over the problem in Saranda will be over,” he fur- movement between two states for strand- secretary’s letter thus takes off a lot of bur- measures. cannot be possible without improving on rising illegal mining and trading of iron ore ther noted. ed passengers it is mandated that all for- den of the DCs and SSPs or SPs. Chief secretary’s letter further reads, malities should be done in a very flawless District Palamu has its border with “In case of persons from other states manner leaving nothing for anyone to Bihar which is barely 100 meter to 500 stranded in Jharkhand who want to move make any puncture into it.” meters to even 3 kilometers away like in their own/arranged vehicle the con- 60 4 %% )2)0( 4 Secretary declined to make comment Harihurganj where after the patch of no cerned DC shall provide interstate move- on Dumka fiasco in regard to stranded man’s land Bihar begins. ment pass without delay.” passengers of Jharkhand intended to enter Similarly Bihar is connected with However no movement pass is per- $ %% % $05 % West Bengal. Palamu’s Pipra, Saraideeh, Dagra, Tarhassi, missible for a stranded person of other Amitabh Kaushal said, “Nothing Chak etc to name few where Jharkhand state in Jharkhand if that person is found 7-'3- the lock-down, they have been should be done in any haste as it may fail bus of stranded people can drop them on living in containment zone in Jharkhand stuck here for a long time,” he to achieve the desired goal.” Bihar side and take back stranded people or is having quarantine period or is await- okaro district administra- said. Sources said all eyes are now on start of Bihar on the soil of Jharkhand’s Palamu ing test report for covid 19. Btion has put around 100 Such students or workers of repatriation of stranded people among district as well with minimum of time and Chief secretary’s letter speaks the migrant labourers in-home will have to contact the district the states closer or nearby to Jharkhand like expenditures. same way for Jharkhand people stranded quarantine after they returned control room, after receiving Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, UP, MP and Sources said about three dozen peo- in other states to obtain NoC from their from Telangana. their applications the district West Bengal. Far off states to be ple of Bihar are stranded in Chainpur. They respective DCs for interstate movement Out of the thousands of administration will issue a pass approached only by trains said chief sec- want to go to the nearest location in Bihar when using their own /arranged vehicle. migrant labourers who to all those people. They can go retary’s letter. Aurangabad where if a Bihar bus comes to Amitabh Kaushal said every DC and returned in a special train from by the vehicle at their conve- A letter of chief secretary Sukhdev Jharkhand Palamau’s Harihurganj then SP or SSP is to adhere to this protocol of Telangana to Jharkhand on nience, said DC. Singh dated 02.05.2020 sent to all addi- these stranded persons can easily cross interstate movement of stranded people Friday night, 101 were residents He said workers like rick- tional chief secretaries, all principal sec- over to Bihar and stranded people of where will come no hiccup then. of various villages in Bokaro shaw pullers, auto drivers and district. On Saturday morning, barbers have been adversely after the medical checkups all affected due to the lockdown, of them were asked to remain and the administration is iden- in home quarantine for the next tifying such people across the 14 days, said Civil Surgeon AK district and providing 15kg of 7-'3- Herladih and then moved ransacked boundary wall of the are compelled to spend sleep- Pathak. Bokaro Deputy ration to such workers who are towards Bhandarkudar village Jubli Park, entered inside the less nights. Meanwhile, irked Commissioner Mukesh Kumar not connected through the ampaging tuskers have in Upparghat; the elephants park and destroyed few plants, villagers shout for the earliest said the outsiders who were public distribution system. The Rbecome a threat to the destroyed around 100 kg rice he said. Now the jumbo has needful step to curb the ele- stranded in Bokaro can go to package includes rice, lentils, rural mass not only in Bokaro 110 kg of paddy stored in escaped into Basaria forest phant menace. their home by their own facil- oil, spices and soybeans as per but also the hilly and forestry those houses after demolishing under Paterwar block, said The shrinking forest and ity, the administration will issue the need, he said. terrain of Jharkhand. An ele- the walls of Lalji Manjhi and Choudhary. dried-up water resources forced 73- passes to them. “In this time of crisis, the phant destroyed crops, houses Ganesh Lal Manji’s residence, “Tuskers created mayhem elephants to raid the farmlands //. ! & “Many students from district administration is pro- in Upparghat and Kathara informed Amit Kumar in nearby villages since the past as well as villages. 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/01,* has failed to do so. On April testing. %*)/$ However, the RIMS adminis- last week, as Sources said that as RIMS 38 tration claimed that they have not the number of microbiology department is closed received any official communiqué COVID-19 for sanitization work, the number 38 he Microbiology department of from striking lab and OT techni- cases goes up, positive cases in past two days have TRajendra Institute of Medical cians. RIMS director, Dr D.K Singh two more gone down. On Friday only two n an attempt to Sciences (RIMS) has been closed said, “The RIMS administration healthcare positive cases were reported while Iboost morale of for three days after a lab technician has not received any letter from hubs in on Saturday two cases were report- frontline Corona tested positive for COVID-19. striking lab and OT technicians.” Jharkhand got ed from Deoghar. Warriors fighting However, the staff and techni- The director further said that for the nod from Meanwhile, the striking lab to defeat the glob- cians of the department, unsatisfied three days starting on Saturday, the the Indian and OT technicians claim that as al pandemic with the official measure taken by microbiology department is ) / ! Council of they face great threat, the govern- Covid-19, an the RIMS administration, have already closed for cleaning and san- Medical ment should provide them ade- Indian Air Force gone on an indefinite strike itization work, once the micro Research quate protective gears. A staff of (IAF) helicopter demanding protective gears. biology department opens on as the microbiology department is (ICMR) to test samples for the microbiology department request- showered flowers Around 100 lab and OT techni- Tuesday, than the hospital admin- closed for sanitization process the novel coronavirus, taking the total ing anonymity said, “We have on three Covid-19 cians are on strike from Saturday. istration can say anything about the samples which was to be sent to number of testing centres in the informed medical superintendent hospitals in The staff claimed that despite strike. “Till date 6500 samples have RIMS for testing is being sent to Itki state to five. Dr Vivek Kashyap about our Ranchi. making several request to RIMS been tested at RIMS out of which Arogyashala. The virology lab at Apart from Itki Arogyashala, demands for PPE kits at the begin- The IAF per- administration to provide protec- 84 samples have come out positive,” Itki Arogyashala (formerly the Itki the Tata Steel-managed Tata Main ning when the lockdown started, sonnel paid floral tive gears and upgrade security he said. TB Sanatorium) is around 25km Hospital (TMH) in Jamshedpur got but the RIMS administration failed shower to the measures the RIMS administration The RIMS director stated that from Ranchi. the ICMR nod for COVID-19 to hear our grievances.” Doctors, Nurses, Sanitation work- ers, Policemen, * Home guards and ! Media personnel who are dedicat- Ranchi: Jharkhand India ta of the society and an amount edly fighting Professionals’ Congress (JIPC) of Rs 4500 may not be affordable Ranchi: In a bid to control the rapid- During this peri- against spread of president Aditya Vikram Jaiswal for every person and family," he ly increasing cases of COVID-19 od, senior represen- COVID-19 epi- on Sunday wrote a letter to Chief added. infection in Hindpiri, a medical tatives of Sadar demic without Minister Hemant Soren and "Various State Governments screening work has been in process Hospital along with worrying about Health Minister Banna Gupta like Karnataka and Gujarat have since three days. Hindpiri is the only officers of District themselves and regarding minimising COVID- held meetings with the approved large containment zone in the State Administration have their families. 19 screening charges at four private laboratories and negoti- capital – the only Coronavirus red been engaged in Floral show- approved private hospitals lab- ated the price for COVID-19 zone in Jharkhand. Medical screen- monitoring in dif- ers were per- oratories of the State Capital. sample testing to about Rs 2000- ing work is being done at door-to- ferent parts of the formed in hon- Jaiswal in his letter request- 2500 range. Fixation of a stan- door in Hindpiri area by the Health area. our of frontline ed to the Chief Minister that all dard rate amongst all the Private Department, officials from the Meanwhile, the warriors at ) 78$9&:.; the four approved private labo- Laboratories will ensure that no District Administration said on employees of Rajendra Institute " < $ ratories are charging Rs.4500 for arbitrary charges are being taken Sunday. IndusInd Bank of Medical %& 0 70; / / 0 the test – an amount too high for by these laboratories and most A total of 35 various teams did Ranchi and Bharat Science (RIMS), weaker sections of the society. "It importantly, it becomes afford- door-to-door medical screening in Financial Inclusion Central Coalfield Limited's (CCL) sible," said Ray. is our appeal to you that a stan- able for poor families also," said the Containment Zone of Hindpiri Limited met the Gandhinagar Hospital and Paras HEC The flower showering programme dard rate should be fixed for Jaiswal. on Sunday. Screening was also done " Chief Minister Hemant Soren at his Hospital. It may be mentioned here that was executed by Indian Air Force (IAF) these private laboratories to JIPC president further said in areas around Hindpiri such as at 5 " residence on Kanke Road and sup- all these hospitals have been engaged by Coordinating Officer Group Captain ensure that no exorbitant in his letter that the Chief Gwalatoli, Noor Nagar, Mujahid " / ported the State Government with the administration to treat corona infect- Susim Siwach, Pilot Squadron Leader amount is charged from the per- Minister should conduct a meet- Nagar, Tisri Gali, Bans Pool and 6 ! providing four thousand rapid test- ed patients, where frontline warriors are Nishant Gaurav and Squadern Leader A sons who are willing to send ing and negotiate an affordable Nizam Nagar. ing kits to combat Coronavirus making their significant contribution. Varshney. Meanwhile, expressing happi- their samples for testing, as price for all the four private lab- The medical team consists of them necessary guidelines. He said infection. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner, Rai ness over the programme CMD CCL such testing is crucial to be con- oratories for conducting Doctors, ANM and Sahia who go that during the screening, fully fol- On this occasion, Soren said that Mahimapat Ray cheered all the Doctors, Gopal Singh expressed gratitude to the ducted across all economic stra- COVID-19 sample testing. PNS door-to-door asking people about low social distancing. He asked the mutual support is important in this Health Workers, Policemen, Sanitation IAF and said that this contribution of their symptoms. In addition, the team to examine people with all seri- battle against COVID-19. The Chief workers and Media personnel while the Corona Warriors will definitely be writ- body temperature is also measured ousness, follow all the points about Minister also appealed to all volun- Air Force helicopters were showering ten in history with golden letters. with an infrared thermal scanner. A which information was given in the tary organizations and competent flowers on the hospitals. Giving special "It boosted the morale of Corona war- team was also sent for medical training. people to come forward to support thanks to the IAF personnel, Ray said that riors like health workers, Para medical screening at Khelgaon for the per- The DDC asked the team mem- the Government so that it could do the honour given by the Air Force to the staff and sanitisation workers of Central sons staying at Quarantine Center bers to keep their behavior in a way its duty for the betterment of the warriors involved in the prevention of Hospital Gandhinagar of CCL. The on Sunday. that does not cause any trouble dur- people of the State. COVID-19 is incomparable. "This hon- CCL's Central Hospital is the only hos- Medical Screening is being ing holy month of Ramadan. Regional Manager, IndusInd our will boost the morale of all those war- pital in Gandhinagar among Maharatna headed by Ranchi Deputy Mittal also appealed to the peo- Bank Ranchi, Rajkumar Kamal, riors and it will also instill energy in them. Coal India and its subsidiaries, where Development Commissioner, ple of Hindpiri region to support the from Financial Inclusion Limited, The COVID-19 hospital staff will be Corona-infected patients are being treat- Ananya Mittal. Before leaving for the medical team sent by the District Ranchi ,Ashish Kumar Dube along inspired by this honor and will do their ed. At present, 11 corona infected patients screening work, Mittal interacted Administration so that the team with Manish Jha and Utkarsh were work in a better way so that our district are being treated at Gandhinagar with the team members and gave could execute its work successfully. present on the occasion. PNS can be freed from Corona as soon as pos- Hospital," said Singh. !" 9/. 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The stone-pelting incident the security forces were closing seriously as it took place despite infiltrate from the mountain the hinterland going up in the has also coincided with the in on hiding militants in vari- lock down restrictions and passes in North Kashmir. coming days. he incident of stone-pelters surge in militant activities lead- ous hamlets, sources said here general improvement in law While many attempts were Army Chief General M M Tresurfacing in Pulwama ing to increased anti-militancy on Sunday. and order, sources said. foiled, some militants managed Naravane, who visited Srinagar and attacking forces engaged in operations. At least, 62 mili- The phenomenon peaked The tightening up of the to sneak in and the encounter in late April after the five com- an encounter with terrorists has tants have been neutralized into a major disruptive activi- anti-terror grid will now see in Keran some weeks back mandos were killed, had said alarmed the security establish- since January one this year with ty during the encounter with generating more real-time and the latest engagement in focus on anti-infiltration mea- ment. It has come about after 30 of the total ultras killed in the Hizbul Mujahideen com- intelligence to go after the mil- Handwara are clear indicators, sures on the LOC will contin- a long gap and that too, amid the month of April alone, offi- mander Burhan Wani in 2016 itants so as to avoid giving any they said. Both these places are ue. “As far as fighting terrorism a stringent Covid-19 lockdown cials said. and it continued for the next whiff to the misguided locals to in North Kashmir. in the hinterland is concerned, in the Valley and the continued However, at least 15 secu- couple of months. gather and throw stones as an Five para-commandos we will approach it through the presence of security forces in rity men have also died in the After giving a tough time obstruction, they said. were killed in Keran in early joint mechanism instituted for full strength since the abroga- last four months including the to the law enforcement agen- Moreover, the focus will be April while five security per- the purpose. We have a high tion of Article 370 giving spe- latest casualties of a Colonel cies, stone pelting instances on launching operations in sonnel including two officers level of synergy between all the cial status to Jammu and and a Major on Friday. In fact, nearly came to an end in late small teams in minimum pos- fell on Friday. forces operating in the Valley,” Kashmir last year. terrorists barged into the 2019 after the Centre’s Article sible time to avoid leakage of With snow melting in the he had said. Faced with this re-emerg- homes of some security men in 370 move. Prior to that, the information and getting out of higher reaches of North The Army Chief had also ing threat after it nearly died Kashmir valley and shot them erstwhile State witnessed 1,999 the encounter site as fast as pos- Kashmir, the anti-infiltration said the security forces will give down in 2019, the security dead before decamping with incidents in the same year. sible. This will make sure that grid is now fully geared to proportionate response to forces are now redrawing their their automatic weapons. This figure had crossed 2,650 the radicalized elements do thwart determined attempts Pakistan to all acts of infringe- tactics to control crowds at The sequence of events in in 2016 following Wani’s not have time and space to by Pakistan to push in militants ment of ceasefire and his sup- encounter sites. Officials have Dangerpora, Pulwama, saw killing. More than 1,450 inci- marshal their resources, into the Kashmir valley. port to terrorism. The onus maintained that there has been heavy stone pelting commenc- dents were reported in 2018 sources said adding any chance According to an estimate, remains with Pakistan to bring “no major incident of stone ing as the security forces were while 1,410 incidents occurred of collateral damage will also be nearly 300 well trained ultras peace in the region. “Unless pelting at encounter sites” in approaching the houses where ultras to escape. Reports said throwing. in 2017. reduced to a large extent. are lodged in more than 25 Pakistan gives up its policy of 2020. Hence, the Pulwama the militants were hiding. This while two militants were killed Radicalised elements, espe- With almost negligent inci- On the sudden spurt in the launch pads across the Line of state sponsored terrorism, we incident has understandably was to delay the cordon and in the ensuing firefight, the cially in four districts of South dents in the last many months, number of fire-fights, officials Control(LOC)and sources did will continue to respond with alerted the security establish- search net to get in place and other two managed to escape in Kashmir, used to resort to security forces are taking the said Pakistan-backed militants not rule out the number of impunity and precision,” ment. give ample warning to the the confusion due to stone stone throwing whenever Pulwama incident are now trying desperately to encounters on the LOC and in Naravane said. $ 9 :; !($0 +1 &% ( 88 + / / +( .O N* ,O ancer has emerged as one Cof the major risk factors ( responsible for increased mor- Ministry of Electronics & IT of tality due to Covid-19, accord- Government of India, is a sig- ing to a study published in lat- ays after Prime Minister nificant pillar of the Digital est journal of Cancer ! 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Through tech- ous symptoms," said co-lead employees including faculty, Rishikesh. while in duty. CSC CEO Dr Dinesh Kumar nology, enabling policy and author of the study, Dr Vikas with compulsory retirement if The National Platform “Despite progressive leg- Tyagi said. digital infrastructure, CSCs Mehta, a surgical oncologist at they are unable to perform for the Rights of the Disabled islation to empower people The Prime Minister had on are contributing to Gram Montefiore and associate pro- duties, due to physical or men- (NPRD) slammed the move, with disabilities, the AIIMS, Panchayati Raj Day on April 24 Swaraj through digital literacy, nected with the Prime Minister citizen but also supporting the fessor of otorhinolaryngolo- tal disability, which interferes saying that “the memo does Rishikesh is passing an office emphasised the need for assim- awareness about Government digitally through video con- farmers to sell its produce or an gy--head and neck surgery at with efficient discharge of not specifically state which order which is not only unfair, ilating the spirit of self-reliance and other schemes contribut- ference itself establish the artisan to market its products. Einstein. duties. section of the CCS rules discriminatory but also and advocated that panchyats ing to social empowerment; power of digital infrastruc- "This localised e-com- Dr Mehta added, “we The organisations have makes a provision for such unlawful”, said disability and villages can play a signif- digital entrepreneurial oppor- ture and support the vision of merce CSC Store is trans- hope that our findings can now sought intervention of “compulsory” retirement. rights activist and founder of icant role in nation’s goal of tunities and infrastructure con- decentralized democracy and forming the rural economy inform states and communi- Dr Harsh Vadhan, Union “On the contrary, the Doctors with Disabilities, Dr achieving Gram Swaraj. tributing to economic empow- citizens’ active participation in and making them self reliant ties that have not yet been so Health Minister and Thawar Central Services (Pension) Satendra Singh. The PM highlighted the erment and citizenship services nation building. beside general economic devel- severely struck by this pan- Chand Gehlot, Union Amendment Rules, 2018, Dr Singh also said that the role of the digital economy that contribute to inclusion and Other significant tenets of opment of the village," Tyagi demic about the unique vul- Minister of Social Justice and states, “The case of a govern- order will have adverse impact (CSC) and internet connectiv- political empowerment by pro- the Gram Swaraj concept is the said. nerability cancer patients Empowerment to intervene in ment servant acquiring a dis- on the morale of disabled ity( Bharat Net ) in facilitating viding easy access to services focus and ability for meeting CSC has also started in a face." the matter, seeking with- ability, where the provisions of staff at AIIMS, Rishikesh dur- self-reliance and meeting these and schemes," said Tyagi. community needs utilising limited way the Rural BPO, The study involved 218 drawal of the “blatantly dis- Section 20 of the Rights of ing Covid-19 pandemic times emerging challenges encoun- Tyagi said the fact that locally available resources. which has a huge potential for cancer patients who tested criminatory order.” Persons with Disabilities Act, when all efforts are being tered by the country in today’s Sarpanchs(Panchayat repre- During the COVID 19 pan- employment generation and positive for Covid-19 from ‘Any employee (includ- 2016 (49 of 2016) are applic- taken to boost the morale of context like the corona pan- sentative) of different Gram demic the innovative CSC can reverse/contain the Rural March 18 to April 8, 2020 at ing faculty), if unable to per- able, shall be governed by the the employees. demic scare. Panchayats from across the Grameen e store are not only migration, he pointed out. Montefiore Medical Center in The CSCs, under the country sitting in villages con- meeting the requirement of the the Bronx, New York City, one of the regions in the United and co-morbidities than to cancer therapies, but rather medicine and of develop- This may partially explain nificantly higher risk of nancies, the mortality rate and 20 per cent for prostate States hit hardest by the pan- active therapy for cancer," develop strategies to min- mental and molecular biolo- the high fatality rate within dying from Covid-19, said the was 25% (41 of 164). Striking cancer. demic. said co-senior author Balazs imise potential Covid-19 gy at Einstein. the study's cancer popula- study. differences were observed Certain underlying A total of 61 cancer Halmos, director of the exposures and re-evaluate The time period during tion. However, even when As a group, Covid-19 among specific solid cancers: conditions-older age, hyper- patients died from Covid-19, Multidisciplinary Thoracic therapies for our most vul- which these patients were compared to mortality rates patients with hematologic the mortality rate for patients tension, heart disease, and a dramatically high case-fatal- Oncology Program at nerable cancer populations," treated was earlier in the epi- in non-cancer patients at (blood) cancers, such as with lung cancer was 55 per chronic lung disease--were ity rate of 28 per cent. Montefiore and professor of explained co-senior author demic when testing was Montefiore and across leukemia and lymphoma, had cent and colorectal significantly associated with "A key element is that medicine at Einstein. Amit Verma, director of the almost exclusively done in New York City during the the highest mortality rate: 37 cancer was 38 per cent, com- increased mortality among mortality appears to be more "Our data suggest that we division of hemato-oncology sicker, symptomatic patients same time period, cancer per cent (20 of 54 patients). pared with mortality rates of cancer patients with Covid- closely related to frailty, age, should not stop lifesaving at Montefiore and professor of who required hospitalisation. patients demonstrated a sig- For patients with solid malig- 14 per cent for breast cancer 19. % 5 /$ !"!#!$%&'!&()*"*%! * " 9 $%& # (. / . ( & .& / This study is being coor- dinated by National Institute + he Department of of Biomedical Genomics time," it said. TBiotechnology (DBT) (NIBMG) in Kalyani, West - The home ministry said ! = under the Union Science and Bengal. The institute has mid rising number of coro- . certain inmates in a prison Technology Ministry has already sequenced about five Anavirus cases in the . were tested COVID-19 posi- announced the launch of Sars-CoV-2 genomes. Central Armed Police Forces tive. their equivalent, in the 1,000 Genome sequencing of Other partners include and concerns over several In view of this, it is con- registry shall attend office SARS-Cov 2 virus to under- Centre for DNA policemen contracting tive due to COVID infection more vulnerable to the coro- sidered expedient to issue hief Justice of India S A with effect from Monday, stand viral and host genomics Fingerprinting And COVID-19, the Centre has during the navirus disease," the Home these guidelines to reiterate the CBobde has directed that May 4, 2020," it said. of COVID-19 outbreak. The Diagnostics – Hyderabad, advised the States for preparing pandemic," the home min- Ministry said. precautions and measures to Supreme Court officers in "The remaining staff shall deadly contagion has swept Institute of Life Sciences – an effective second line of istry said. Moreover, it said, experi- be taken, the ministry said. the ranks of deputy registrar continue to work from home across the nations killing over Bhubaneswar, National Centre defence to contain the spread The Ministry has also reit- ence shows that prisons, jails In a separate development, and above or their equivalent on such terms and conditions 2 lakhs worldwide. In India, for Cell Science – Pune, of the pandemic. erated guidelines and proto- and similar settings where the ministry has sought a in the registry shall attend as notified earlier, by the the virus has claimed over Institute For Stem Cell Science In a separate letter to all the cols for security personnel people gather in close prox- report from the CRPF on why office from May 4. orders under reference, how- 1,320 lives. and Regenerative Medicine – Chief Secretaries of States/UTs engaged in managing public imity may act as a source of there has been an upward spi- The apex court has ever, concerned registrar(s) Under the study, the sci- Bengaluru. Other DBT labo- and DGs Prisons, the Ministry during the continuing lock- infection, amplification and ral in the number of Covid-19 restricted its functioning since may direct any other subor- entists will sequence 1,000 ratories will also contribute in advised them to strictly follow down. spread of infectious diseases cases. March 23, days before the dinate officer/staff to attend SARS Cov-2 genomes from sample collection and guidelines and protocols for As for writing about the within and beyond prisons. The BSF has also reported nationwide lockdown started office to meet any urgent the clinical samples to under- sequencing from across the managing Covid-19 in prisons. guidelines for prisons, the Prison health is, there- 42 Covid positive cases till so from March 25, and is requirement(s) and, on such stand the evolving molecular country. The Indian Institute In its communication to Home Ministry said the novel fore, widely considered as far. presently hearing urgent mat- direction, such officer and/or phylogeny of the virus and the of Sciences is also likely to join all the States and Union coronavirus is a global health public health. Any control In 31 Battalion located at ters through video-confer- staff shall report for duty at emerging mutations in the the project. Territories, the Union Home crisis and has affected a huge strategy for COVID-19 in the a camp here, as many as 140 encing. office on the date and time so viral RNA as well as identify The analysis of the data Ministry said the police chiefs population the world over. community which does not persons have been tested pos- An office order, issued on directed," it said. the host genetic variations will also help the researchers may consider the option of The virus which causes the encompass the prison context itive for the disease even as test Sunday by the top court's The office order said all which correlate with trans- understand how genetic vari- 'work from home' for person- disease is highly infectious will not be sustainable, the reports of others are awaited. secretary general Sanjeev S officers and staff, while com- mission, susceptibility and ations in the human host nel not deployed on frontline and even pre-symptomatic ministry said. Another company was Kalgaonkar, said that remain- muting to and from office and disease severity. relate to the severity and in hotspots and containment people can infect others and "It is, therefore, considered quarantined on Saturday fol- ing staff members shall con- also while at work, shall strict- The samples will be col- transmissibility of the infec- znones, and wherever feasible. any person who is in close essential that health-care lowing detection of a corona tinue to work from home as ly follow all precautions as per lected from across India to tion and the susceptibility to "To meet the challenge of contact with someone who has teams of States and UTs should virus positive case. On Sunday, per terms and conditions as advisory and guidelines study the emerging mutations it. COVID-19, and to ensure sus- suspected or confirmed work with the custodial and the CRPF headquarters was notified earlier. issued by the Government in the virus and how they The findings of this study tainment of control strategy COVID-19 is at risk of con- detention staff in prisons and sealed after detection of a "In partial modification of and the apex court registry change the symptoms of the will also assist development of for COVID- 19, police forces tracting the disease, it said. other places of detention, fol- Covid-19 positive case and all orders referred above, the from time to time towards infections disease that has efficient diagnostic assays, need to prepare an effective "People in prisons and lowing the national guide- 40 personnel traced to have Chief Justice of India has preventing the spread of killed at least 235,000 people vaccine and drug candidates second line of defence to make other places of detention, liv- lines and protocols on the been in contact with the been pleased to direct that all COVID-19, like practising across the world, as per a and help formulate policies for up for the police personnel ing in closed and crowded subject issued by the govern- infected official have been the officers in the ranks of social distancing and wearing statement here. containment of the outbreak. who may be rendered ineffec- environment, are likely to be ment of India from time to quarantined. deputy registrar and above, or face masks. / $ 9 :;
.. * $ < # " + / ( 3.# - !# " * $ nurses could be seen showing kind recognition and acknowl- '-8 ;8 the victory sign with their edgement I am getting. This fingers as a mark of apprecia- will rekindle and rejuvenate 7 selling essential goods in mar- permitted supply of goods, all or the entire medical fra- tion to the country’s Forces our energy,” said a nurse in the kets and market complexes are essential supplies shops and Fternity in Tamil Nadu and and the respect they showed Government general Hospital. mid the extended lock- permitted” movement for medical emer- Kerala, Sunday, May 3, 2020 on the But there were dissident Adown, alcohol consumers “All stand-alone (single) gencies have been permitted in would remain as a day to be hospital staff. voices too. Dr Rajesh Kesavan, living in the red zones of shops, neighbourhood (colony) all – Red, Orange, Green remembered throughout At Thiruvananthapuram, adjunct professor, SRM Mumbai Metropolitan Region shops and shops in residential Zones, besides containment their life. Brigadier Seshadri, head of the Institute of Technology and (MMR) and the areas under complexes, without any dis- areas and also within civic The helicopters of Indian Army Unit accompanied by Science said there was no need the Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad tinction of essential and non- bodies. Air Force showered petals on officers and soldiers drove of such a grand show just to and Malegaon Municipal essential, are permitted to The Government has also Covid warriors, the doctors, down to the Police Head express gratitude. Corporations had something to remain open in urban areas permitted opening of medical nurses, para medical staff and Quarters and expressed their “The medical fraternity cheer on Sunday, as the excluding containment zones. clinics, out-patient-depart- all healthcare workers engaged gratitude to the members of needs dignity and freedom to Maharashtra Government However, in areas under the ments, posts and couriers, in fighting the spread of the the Kerala Police who have work. The smile of the patients ordered the re-opening of Mumbai Metropolitan Region banking and finance, agricul- pandemic. been working round-the-clock Command called on their why we are here to give them who get discharged from the liquor shops in all areas except- (MMR), Pune Municipal tural activities, e-commerce In Chennai IAF heli- as the frontline guards to fight counterparts to hand over a all moral support,” said the hospital after they are cured ing in containment zones from Corporation (PMC), Pimpri- essential goods, urban indus- copters flew over the Rajiv coronavirus. ‘big thank you’ message. commanding officer of are our trophies,” said Dr Monday onwards, with "certain Chinchwad Municipal tries, industries with access Gandhi Government General The Government General These doctors, nurses and Sanjeevani, the naval hospital. Kesavan. conditions". Corporation (PCMC) and controls. Hospital and the Tamil Nadu Hospital at Ernakulam wit- para medical staff deserve all The doctors and nurses Some of the medical staff A day after it notified the Malegaon Municipal The State Government has Government Multi Super nessed some emotional scenes our respects and love because looked excited and happy as who stood outside the hospi- extended lockdown guidelines, Corporation (MMC), if there permitted cars on a driver-plus Specialty Hospital and show- as the doctors and nursing staff of the kind of job which they their cavalcade of the Indian tal building in the scorching the State Government are more than five shops in a two passengers basis in all ered flowers over the hospital from Sanjeevani, the Navy’s are doing since the outbreak of Navy came calling. “I have sun of May were heard com- announced certain relaxations, lane/road then besides all shops three zones, including red staff waiting outside. hospital at the Head Quarters this pandemic. This is an extra been working as a nurse for 29 plaining that not even a single under which it allowed re- selling essential goods, up to a Zones, while it has allowed ply- Many of the doctors and of the Southern Navy ordinary situation and that’s years and this is the first of its petal fell on them. opening of any number of maximum of 5 shops selling ing of two-wheelers without a stand-alone shops vending non-essential goods in that pillion rider Taxis and aggre- essential commodities and five lane/road will be permitted to gators have been barred. non-essential shops, including remain open,” the amended In Red Zones, only . & -22 one liquor shop, on a particu- notification read. Government offices shall con- lar road/lane, from Monday “All shops in rural areas, tinue to work with 5 percent Meanwhile, the testing capacity in Division and 31 from Kashmir Division. Nagar, Police Station, Bari Brahmana, onwards. except in malls, are permitted staff as in the past two lock- Jammu and Kashmir has been further Earlier, in the day Indian Armed Employees State Insurance Corporation “There is no restriction on to remain open, without any down periods even in lock- ith 35 fresh cases of coronavirus, increased up to 2500 tests per day. Forces organised multiple events to Hospital, Bari Brahmana. Banners with the number essential shops. In distinction of essential and down 3.0. Wthe Union Territory of Jammu & According to the media bulletin, 35 show solidarity and gratitude to these encouraging slogans were displayed and the case of non-essential shops, non-essentials. Social distanc- However, relief has been Kashmir Sunday crossed the 700 bar- new positive cases of novel Coronavirus Corona Warriors across J&K. senior army officials greeted and inter- only five can remain open in ing will be maintained in all granted for government and rier. On the other hand, the (Covid-19), 01 from Jammu division Indian Army organised events in acted with counterparts from other one lane. Among the five non- cases,” the notification private offices in Green and Government on Sunday listed all 10 dis- and 34 from Kashmir division, have Kashmir valley, in Rajouri, Akhnoor, agencies. Miran Sahib Brigade also pre- essential shops, there can be added. Orange Zones which can start tricts of Kashmir valley as red districts been reported on sunday thus taking Jammu, Samba, Kathua and felicitated sented Hand sanitizers manufactured by one liquor shop,” a senior gov- The MMR, where relax- work with 33 percent staff. along with three districts of Jammu, the total number of positive cases in all agencies involved in the fight against Brigade EME workshop and Greeting ernment official said. ations have been announced, Industrial activities con- Samba and Kathua from Jammu divi- Jammu & Kashmir to 701. Covid-19 by organizing Military Pipe cards from children to the Corona In its notification amend- comprises Mumbai, satellite tinue to be banned in the Red sion. According to the bulletin, out of 701 Band Displays as a token of apprecia- Warriors in Govt Medical College ing its earlier notification, the towns like Thane, Kalyan- Zones comprising MMR, PMR Four districts of Reasi, Udhampur, positive cases, 406 are Active Positive, tion and goodwill gesture at many Jammu. In Rajouri, Corona Warriors State Government said: “A;; Dombivli, Navi Mumbai, and MMC, though private con- Ramban and Rajouri were categorised 287 have recovered and 08 have died. places. In Jammu Tiger Division were honoured by Ace of Spades malls, market complexes and Panvel, Vasai-Virar, Mira- struction sites having in-situ as Orange districts and only three dis- Moreover, 33 more Covid-19 organised events at: Govt Medical Division at District Police Lines, Civil markets shall remain closed in Bhayandar and Ulhasnagar. labour can resume activities in tricts of Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch patients have recovered and discharged College Jammu, J&K Police lines Hospital, Government College and urban areas. However, shops The State Government has this zone. were categorised as Green districts. from various hospitals- 02 from Jammu Gandhi Nagar, Govt Hospital Gandhi Army Hospital. 8 + ; + $ % 3 0 % $ %$05 #$ ./2 $ '-8 as a containment zone and strict lock- down rules were in force. $ '-8 norms declared by the 7 hile the Centre and State The local population who took Government need to be WGovernments in the country note of the arrival and departure of t turned out to be a Black changed, according to Dr potlight once again turned onto are burning mid-night oil devising a the stranger struck on May Day by ISunday for Chennai as the Rajesh Kesavan, a medical doc- SMumbai’s Dharavi slum on Sunday, as strategy to deal with the post-coro- informing the Kollam district col- number of persons tested pos- tor. two more persons succumbed to Covid- navirus phase, a senior CPI(M) lector about the goings on. The itive for coronavirus in the “The fact that we have 19 and Asia’s largest slum recorded leader in Kerala has been caught up Collector in turn alerted the coron- metropolis increased by 203 in seized more than 3 lakh vehi- highest-ever day’s tally of 94 infected in a Catch -22 situation at the resi- avirus monitoring team about the a single day, according to the cles for violation of the pro- cases, taking the total number of positive dence of his secret lover at Kollam. inter-district visitor who was flouting medical bulletin released by hibitory orders and collected cases to 590. The district administration has put the laws openly. On the occasion of the Government of Tamil Nadu. more than 3.5 crore as fine With two fresh deaths, the total num- the prince of romance under quar- his fourth visit, the lawyer was taken The total number of per- shows that there is no let up in ber of deaths in this densely populated antine in a Government hospital. into custody by a team of officials sons tested positive for the has decided to relax the regu- the attitude of the city residents. slum has risen to 20. It turned out to be a May Day drawn out from the departments of pandemic in the State crossed lations and make things easy for Now we have to see what A day after it had witnessed 89 – with a difference for G police, revenue , health and local the 3,000 mark by Sunday industries and business estab- impact the new order enacted which thereto the biggest-ever surge in Muraleedharan, a criminal lawyer by administration. evening and reached 3,023 by lishments to function from by the Tamil Nadu Government Coronavirus infections in a single day, profession who is also the secretary The arguments by the lawyer that 7.15 pm. The day saw 266 per- May 4. “The only option before to arrest and imprison persons Dharavi witnessed an alarming 94 new of the Trivandrum Bar Association. he had come as part of his profession sons testing positive for coron- the Tamil Nadu administration loitering around would make,” infected cases on Sunday. Sunday was the fourth occasion He had an illicit affair with a mar- fell flat as the relations of the woman avirus all over the State. is to identify, isolate and quar- said a police officer in Chennai. That the pandemic has spread all when there have been substantial num- ried woman in Kollam, the adjoining certified that there were no legal This is the highest number antine the persons testing pos- The lack of coordination over Dharavi could be evidenced from ber of cases. Earlier on April 23, one district. issues associated with the family. of persons testing positive in the itive. The State has to ramp up between the State and Central the fact fresh cases are being reported death and 25 cases had been reported When her husband left for The district administration was State in a single day which the testing. The contacts of all Governments with regard to the from majority of the areas of this slum. from Dharavi in a single day. Later on Alappuzha to attend the last rites of not willing to take any chances and prompted medical expert like the 203 persons tested positive availability of quarantine facil- On Sunday, as many as 11 new cases May 1, there were 38 new cases. a close relation, the lady invited the the modern day Perry Mason was Dr Ranjith Vijayahari to desig- have to be identified and test- ities came out on Sunday. The were reported from Matunga Labour Spread over 240 hectare area, Dharavi lawyer lover for a rendezvous at her quarantined for 14 days in the Kollam nate Chennai as a “very very ed and if need arises, they have Southern Division of the colony, while there were 10 new cases in is one of the Covid-19 hotspots in own residence. The CPI(M) leader District Hospital where he is busy hotspot” and termed the situa- to be isolated,” said Dr Railways had worked overtime Valmiki Nagar. Mumbai. told his wife at Thiruvananthapuram preparing a brief to present before the tion highly critical. With 203 Vijayahari who prefers a total and converted 575 rail bogies The following are other areas where Ever since first few cases of that he has to meet a client at Kollam “Court of Justice” where he has to persons testing positive on a close down of the hotspots into temporary hospital facili- a big surge in infections was witnessed: Coronavirus were reported in the early to be briefed about an upcoming appear first after releasing from the single day, Chennai city alone with stringent regulations. ties. “Each compartment/bogie Indira Nagar (7 cases), Cross Road first week of April, the Brihanmumbai hearing and would be back only the confinement, his own house. has 1,458 active covid-19 Earlier in the day, the could accommodate eight per- (seven cases) 60 feet Road ( six cases) Municipal Corporation (BMC) is close- next day. One is reminded of the catch- patients. One more person suc- Greater Corporation of sons and if the need shoots up, and Mukund Nagar (four cases). ly monitoring the situation in Dharavi His escapades to the neighbour- word that coronavirus is not just a dry cumbed to the pandemic on Chennai passed a legislation we can put 16 persons in a sin- There were three children – aged where the health authorities have ing district continued for a couple of and humid season but has lighter Sunday making the total num- taking over all marriage halls gle coach. But the request has three, nine and ten years -- among the clamped a total lockdown. days and this was observed by the moments too. May be a movie by ber of deaths to 30. and halls in the city to accom- to come from the State newly infected persons. Eighty three old Located between Western Railway’s local residents. Unknown to the name Pathi,Pathni and Pandemic What is causing concern is modate the coronavirus patients Government. We are ready with woman from Ajmera chawl is the old- Bandra-Matunga and Central Railway’s lawyer was that fact that could be made featuring the Chennai emerging as Tamil whose numbers are rising by a buffer arrangement,” a senior est woman is among the persons who Sion-Matunga stations in north-central Chathannoor, the area where his lover escapades of the modern day Nadu’s epicenter of coronavirus the day. The perception of the Railway Official told The tested positive for Coronavirus on Mumbai, Dharavi is home to more than had her residence, has been declared Casanova. even as the State Government general public towards the Pioneer. Sunday. 4 lakh people. 8 $% % Q ( +R (P %& '( & $ $(! $ )* 7 Gujarat as the headquarters of of government-securities (G- how irresponsible the politi- dealers, Bengal Government '- ' Governor, the crux of the the IFSC Authority, at the Sec). Though this G-Sec, the '- ' cal leaders who organized it sources said adding another matter, which is being missed by ubbing the Centre’s deci- Gujarat International Financial- Central Government receives are. It was no method of 32 erring dealers have beenar- day after Bengal Chief you, is that if you a) do not agree Dsion to establish the Tech (GIFT) City. The MVA funds to the tune of n what was dismissed as an showing solidarity. I will not rested too. AMinister Mamata Banerjee with me or my Government, b) International Financial Services leaders disapproved the move, Rs.26,00,000 crore. Out of such Iorchestrated show of soli- only hold the police admin- Earlier, State Food wrote a 13-page letter to Governor find that the state is not being run Centre (IFSC) Authority in by saying that the Prime funds, Rs 5,95,000 crore is darity for the same police istration responsible but also Minister claimed that about 7 Jagdeep Dhankhar faulting him as you like it, c)find wrong Prime Minister Narendra Minister should not only think received from the state of force which the locals attacked the police ministry which crore people of the State had once again for humiliating her decisions, wrong appointments, Modi’s home State of Gujarat of his home state, but nation as Maharashtra alone as against a few days ago for imple- works under Chief Minister been provided with free ration office it was the turn Trinamool wrong policies, wrong everything; instead of Mumbai as “egre- a whole. Gujarat’s contribution of Rs menting lockdown at Mamata Banerjee for this in the month of April blam- Congress MP and the Chief You may (politely) bring your gious, erroneous and unwar- In a letter written to the 1,40,000 crore,” the NCP chief Tikiapara in Howrah, hun- reckless act. And if someone ing the Centre however that Minister’s nephew Abhishek grievance to my attention (not ranted”, NCP President Sharad Prime Minister on Satuday – said. dreds of locals on Sunday says that the Government for supplying lesser amount of Banerjee to fire salvos at the write to Ministers, departments, Pawar said that the move would copy of which was released “In spite of Maharashtra’s took out a long procession had no information of this pulses. He said while the Central Government for wasting officers or go to Press or public) not only cause financial dam- Sunday, Pawar said: “Since immense contribution to G- exhibiting contrition for many rally I will not subscribe that,” State required more than public money to beautify Luttyen’s and, if it is still not resolved to age to the country but will also IFSC is a unified agency to reg- Sec, the decision of establishing of them did last Tuesday CPI(M)’s Sujan Chakrabarty 43,000 metric tons of pulses Delhi. your satisfaction, there is, unfor- bring “international discredit” ulate all financial service cen- the IFSC (Authority) in Gujarat when men in uniform tried to said. the Centre had sent only lit- Junior Banerjee said that the tunately no other power in you, so to it by undermining the tres in the country and Mumbai is egregious, erroneous and make them follow the lock- Half-a-dozen men in tle more than 4,000 MTs. Centre was spending 20,000 long as my government com- importance of Mumbai. being the country’s economic, unwarranted. It will be per- down rules. khaki were injured and at least There was more violence crore to beautify Parliament and mands the confidence of the leg- Indirectly accusing Modi financial and commercial cap- ceived as a move to shift finan- A large number of civil two police vehicle were van- in Bengal with agitated vil- the surrounding areas adding the islature.” who hails from Gujarat of ital is the best choice and place cial institutions and business society members and dalized when locals attacked lagers attacking and vandal- amount could be spent to provide Senior TMC leader Partha indulging in “State politics”, to relocate IFSC. I therefore houses away from Maharashtra Opposition leaders immedi- a police party that tried to izing ration shops this time at two meals to 1.85 crore people for Chatterjee also said that Pawar said in his letter: “Dear urge you to reconsider the and will create unnecessary ately dismissed the “suicidal” push the people indoors while Nandigram following com- six months during the hard coro- Dhankhar had disrespected his Prime Minister you have made decision to shift the FISC in political disturbances. It will not rally as a Trinamool Congress’ they were breaking lockdown plaints that the dealers were na times. constitutional post as the your mark on the world forum Gujarat and shift it in Mumbai only cause financial damage to damage-control exercise and norms and crowding a small not supplying adequate Writing a lengthy letter to the Governor of West Bengal. “He is with your vision, wisdom, clair- on merit basis”. the country but also bring questioned the organizers’ lane at Tikiapara which has amount of ration to them. Governor the Chief Minister had opposing the State government's voyance and political acumen. Citing the data published international discredit to it by level of awareness in taking been identified as a contain- Hundreds of villagers raided on Saturday asked him to either moves like a political figure using I expect you to take a rational, by the Reserve Bank of India undermining the importance of out the Sunday’s “apology- ment zone. Incidentally, the the house of the dealer at stop attacking her or step down the media. He is giving out all his judicious decision keeping aside (RBI) on April 23, 2020 to con- Mumbai,” the NCP chief wrote. cum-solidarity” march. attack on police men contin- Nandigram and burnt his from his office and assume letters sent to the chief minister's the state politics and consider firm the Government’s earlier “Mumbai is already recog- “It is like adding salt to the ued even on Saturday evening vehicle, sources said. Similar charges as the Chief Minister of office in the public domain. This it as an issue of utmost nation- decision to set up the IFSC in nized as the world’s Top 10 cen- wound. Tuesday’s incident when several men in uniform unrests were earlier witnessed the State. is unwarranted and al importance... I hope my let- Mumbai, Pawar stated: “The tres of commerce in terms of was a spontaneous local out- were beaten up and their at North 24 Parganas, Salar in Referring to supremacy of unfortunate,” the senior Minister ter will be taken in a right spir- Indian banking sector has global financial flow generating burst by a particular section vehicles were damaged at Murshidabad district where the legislature she wrote that “the said. it. And a true statesmanship is deposits to the tune of 6.16 percent of India’s GDP and of electorate that usually Siuri in Birbhum district, the locals torched a ration paramountcy of the State Soon after receiving the letter exhibited, considering to estab- 145,00,000 crore. The share of accounting for 25 percent of serves as the vote bank of the sources said. shop. Legislature (as, indeed, of the Governor hit back saying: “At lish IFSC in a Financial Capital Maharashtra alone in the industrial output and 70 per- TMC… but what happened Meanwhile, amid the Violence was also wit- Parliament) is subject only to the the outset in this critical time I of India i.e. Mumbai." deposits is 22.8 percent, fol- cent of capital transactions to today was irresponsible and ongoing ‘ration unrest’ under- nesses at Bhangar in South 24 Constitution, judicial review and urge her to focus on grim situa- Pawar’s letter to the Prime lowed by Delhi (10 percent), Indian economy. The city suicidal,” BJP’s Sayantan Basu scoring an inefficient public Parganas where hundreds of the basic structure doctrine and tion and work in togetherness Minister came on the heels of Uttar Pradesh (7.8 percent), already houses important finan- said asking why the local distribution system that has ration cards were recovered certainly not even remotely to the towards alleviating untold public the leaders of the Shiv Sena- Karnataka (7.2 percent) and cial institutions and corporate administration gave the per- allegedly deprived hundreds from the house of an alleged office of Governor….” miseries. While I find no sub- NCP-Congress Maha Vikas Gujarat (5.4 percent)” headquarters of numerous mission to the organisers to of villagers of their weekly TMC leader. Quoting from the Sarkaria stance in her version, both in fact Aghadi in Maharashtra slam- “As per the reserve require- companies and its business arrange such a huge gather- allotment of free rice the The ruling party howev- Commission reports and a and law, I appreciate her stance for ming the Narendra Modi gov- ment, every bank has to main- opportunities attract many ing. State administration has can- er has dismissed any connec- Supreme Court judgment she full cooperation with state ernment’s notification on April tain SLR at the rate of 18 per- MNCs from all over the world,” “The rally itself shows celled the licenses of 42 ration tion with the said person. wrote, “In a nutshell, Respected Government.” 27 declaring Gandhinagar in cent of its deposits in the form Pawar said. 0 &/ 6/;.( : (0 !6/;.( ; *-*./ 0*- 1 + , $& 4$ 4 %4 $<($ 4 0 % % R $0+ I+ ! & . &/ 8 + . / / > 1 /( & ( 6 . ! &! ! ( & . ? 2 ( # . ( / 9 !"# $%#1 S " S s the “sword arm” of the nation, ( = 4% !)% ( the armed forces are the ultimate ( arbiters of national sovereignty and security. Constitutional wirings of the country have Amapped out clearly defined roles, restraints 1 and interplay mechanisms among the vari- S ( ous specialist arms of governance. In pur- suance of the defined realms, recruitment, ( equipment and training are afforded onto ( each institution to work independently and = 1 occasionally, complement each other, excep- tional exigencies aside. Herein, the principle % 99 of requisitioning the armed forces as only the = “last resort” is implied when the said exigency . is believed to be beyond the specific capabil- ity or assets of the defined specialist institu- ( # ( tion and all other alternative civilian and non- military (including those of centrally polic- @ ing armed forces) assets. Therefore, for all internal exigencies like riots, mob control and 2 armed insurgencies among others, various " States and specialist Central police forces are # responsible. Similarly, to manage natural disasters like should never be seen taking on destroyer USS Kidd) ought to “divides” of regional, ethnic and earthquakes, tsunamis or floods, organisa- their own citizens, however mis- posit the real risk of the realm worse, religious denominations. tions like the National Disaster Management guided they may be, as that onto conventional weaponry The management of the times ) $ 4 Authority (NDMA) have a National Disaster would willy-nilly dilute the per- and personnel. Around 122 requires “civic engagement”, Response Force (NDRF) team of trained ception of political agnosticism A- A * jawans at a Central Reserve which is fundamentally different 4 13,000 personnel. Even the Government’s of the armed forces. Civil strifes Police Force (CRPF) battalion in from the blunt kinetic training of ) medical ecosystem (not private) is said to are complex with shades of grey 3 9-38 Delhi have already tested posi- the Army. The Army should not 2 have over 35,000 hospitals with well over that could entail some genuine 3 3 9 tive for Coronavirus. “untrain” itself to adjust to the A<* 4 B 7,00,000 beds to cumulatively address any grievances and missteps by the As it is, the working condi- policing imperatives as that medical exigency, like the ongoing COVID- Government, too. A couple of tions of the armed forces neces- dilutes the principal task of a mil- # 19 crisis. Yet, it is disconcerting to see the fre- years ago, a “godman” had held 9 sitate certain commune-style itary soldier. quent invocation and requisitioning of the Panchkula hostage with his fol- living and operations. To add the Last, such requisitioning 4 % ( armed forces towards all sorts of exigencies lowers and the might of the State - -9 additional burden of COVID-19 also militates in the eyes of the with increasing regularity. police had embarrassingly capit- 3># 8 imperatives means double taxa- servicemen, who could feel that At one level, it speaks volumes about the ulated — it took just six columns tion. The ongoing challenges of the nation has taken them for C faith the citizenry affords on the institution of an Army detachment to - 03-8 managing insurgency in granted, to be used as and where, B of the armed forces to conduct the tasks with immediately restore order. Such Kashmir (additionally borne and then forgotten with mean- clinical efficiency. On the other hand, it instances have led to the conve- - 93- due to “supporting” the policing ingless platitudes. They are B reflects the abysmal and repeated failure of nient assumption of “calling K3 3 forces) have not diminished. remembered the next time when ( other arms of governance to cope with their out” the Army at the drop of a 03-A News columns regularly carry some other arm of governance respective callings. While handling internal hat, like now in the ongoing the casualty toll in the ongoing fails. Beyond the condescending insurgencies in Kashmir or the North-east- COVID-19 crisis. 00-3 insurgency. inanities, the armed forces have ;9 <*: ern States is now almost assumed to be a mil- This pandemic has led to The potential (willful) witnessed an unprecedented D41% 1 = 4 # itary task (when it ought not to be), the multiple civic and control issues 3 3 decapitation of the military dilution of budgets, precedence 3 $ ? B / / thoughtless beseeching of the military into that are challenging for the 3 96 8 wherewithal with Corona risks, and work conditions. virtually any civil predicament is unhealthy police. However, to suggest its without maximising the various The same cannot be said for the institution as also for the nation. A intervention is premature and 9-3 8 governmental or even private about various other governmen- . = few months back, the lazy clamour, seeking not in consonance with the -3* -# alternatives available, is unfair. tal institutions to which the 5*(09 ( military intervention on the streets of Delhi principle of “last resort.” Neither 7 7- > With its budgetary allocations, armed forces provide regular 4 ( to restore peace amid communal violence was are the police understaffed, the existing medical ecosystem “support.” Such trying times automatically triggered, interestingly by underequipped or underexposed - of the armed forces is already offer an invaluable opportunity ( both sides of the conflict. The disciplined, to deal with such issues vis-à-vis well stretched to attend to nor- to introspect the strategic pre- 4 ( apolitical and agenda-less moorings of the the armed forces, nor should the 8 0 mal requirements of the serving paredness, planning rigour and armed forces beget the much-needed reas- nation tap into the “last resort” 03- K and veteran fraternity, for which institutional efficacy of all gov- surances of fair play and non-partisan pro- and reservoir of able-bodied it is primarily intended. ernmental arms. To casually # tection. personnel safeguarding the sov- -9 - 3 In a deeply polarised society, requisition the armed forces is a # ( Involving the armed forces into internal ereignty of the country. Already, 3 A 7> unfortunately, even an unprece- willful and regrettable shortcut. strife dilutes the fundamental ethos of the mil- the military domain has been dented tragedy like COVID-19 It endangers the fighting ability itary, which is to protect the nation from roped in to organise quarantine -9 - has subliminal political and reli- of the sword arm and ensures D external threats and provide support in nat- set-ups. That brings the risk of gious undertones that beset any that other institutions and # ural disaster relief. This calls for an infection within its “barracks” — 3A 8 potential involvement. The domains remain perennially unmatched organisation, the ablest body and the haunting spectre of two sud- armed forces cannot saunter sub-optimal. the most disciplined personnel — all of denly impoverished ships of the into the societal minefield of (The writer, a military veter- whom are driven by a sense of national ser- US Navy (aircraft carrier USS community management as it is an, is a former Lt Governor of ' vice beyond their principal mandate. But they Theodore Roosevelt and the inflicted with perception Andaman & Nicobar Islands) %%3= $&% $( ($0& & ( * 2 % & 3$' ( * . + (. ( . & 6 ( . / + + (+ 6 O (+/ 8 . . / + 7+ (( . ) + ( (( ( & + /( ( / .# ( + & / +&&# !! (& ! + # +(. / + % 3( & + + . ! ! / / &(( (( /+ *+ ,- # . /+ ( 6 / +( . /+ 6 (# (6 . !+.( 6 " -, / -, <11 - / / / , K A .+ K +(( K ' K0 . ( . # ' ' " * 1 ' '&$*" . ( violating the lockdown rules in several cities and villages. Only S / patience, unity and belief can act )( Sir — The Government’s decision . / //+. &! ! as ammunition in this fierce bat- # 0+ ! . S to extend the lockdown for two 8-A E<@ ./# / & + tle against COVID-19. Losing more weeks with limited relax- & /+ . !& &( +&& 6 temper on “Corona warriors” is /! 1 S 2 ations in red, orange and green 7((. ( & & / # & ' . not the solution. zones so as to exit from the shut- 3 '6 . & ( ( Tushar Anand ( down in a staggered manner / (. &( /E Patna ( ( 6 / ! & +( E 2 2 while also reopening the econo- my is welcome. The business !6 + . + +. $ community, while welcoming / . !/6 7 .. ( # this decision, pointed out that a . 6 & ' . 3 partial relaxation of the lockdown . ( /( & # A Sir — With lakhs of migrant won’t be enough to repair the . . ( 6 ( . + & L.E workers wanting to travel back fractured supply chain. & ( M# (( / . home, in a post-COVID world ( / 1 ( Most activities that call for 7((. 6 0 .!# L7+ . 6 +. / (. + . / I+ / 6 when economic activity resumes, ( mass gathering remain suspend- & (.M ( 7((.6 & & 9 / /+ / E! (. ( many States would be staring at ed. Schools, colleges, malls, cin- (. & .O & ((.6 6 3 ' . ! & (&6 .E a labour crisis. Already, the shock ema halls and restaurants will (( & ( # & ! . it has dealt to an already vulner- 2 4 5* #6 P( remain closed. This sounds strin- # . 6 ./( && . ( 6 & & able economy has been immense. Q 9: gent but the relaxations allowed 0+(( L! / M# ./ # + . & & +(. Home to about eight lakh in green and orange zones offer 3 ' I+ ( 7((. 6 !. ! ( !( & / .( 6 7 migrants, excluding the IT sector, some relief to businesses keen to . (/ + !+ . & / & . / (. (( ( . ( (& . Bengaluru is heavily dependent get back to work. The &( ( # . E (& ( & ( / / 6 on them to keep its economy 0+ 2 Government’s intent behind this ++ (+ 6 9( ( !# " ### / going. Not to forget, the country move, which is to resume the !# % . %# # % was already suffering from an 9 *;*0 economy, cannot be doubted. economic crisis. A labour market <;*0 ! But a Byzantine set of guidelines crunch can further aggravate / ! 1 ! is sure to create confusion among ment. This is why the Ministry of measure, the deadly virus contin- problems and easily turn into a the people. Who’s going to define Home Affairs’ decision to extend ues to spread among the people nightmare. 5+0 ! ! " " what’s allowed and what’s not? Sir — This refers to the report, the nationwide lockdown for two with a sheer rapidity. This man- MN Qasmi ! " ! ( Further, the rules themselves “Diluted lockdown till May 17” more weeks didn’t come as ifests that our battle against the Kolkata . vary from place to place. (May 2). The only ideal way to surprise. pandemic is going to continue for Mayank Khatri prevent the spread of Coronavirus It is a fact that despite taking a longer period of time. " > 4 ( = " Ujjain now seems to be physical confine- every possible precautionary Even now, people are seen ,3 /,=02 -2 4 5$")*26% $ $ !)*2%'" ! < $ $ ; $ ; $ >?$@ $ % ? $ $ $ % > ? @ B C 0! / ! +(. . L L? $ ? & . . + < ? ( /(+. + . 7& 4+
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Evaluation of diagnostics through rapid methods, probable treatments # through suggested drugs and vaccines require clin- ical trials and regulatory control. Research for sug- gesting preventive measures and social behaviour , - P ( including epidemiological, social science and imple- Q mentation studies can play a critical role in reduc- ing morbidity and mortality. P > % 3 , >#%3-Q The world is looking at national and world to organise scientific research efforts ter and develop diagnostic, therapeutic, essential commodities needed for the fight. health systems for an emergency response to this -3 and/or access the data generated. To and preventive measures, that may miti- This includes COVID-19 testing kits, 2 <0+ ( --' * = # " pandemic and at the same time expecting the sci- address this, the World Health gate the damage by similar outbreaks in masks, alcohol-based sanitisers, person- entific fraternity to come up with a scientific pre- - Organisation (WHO) has created a plat- the future. At the same time, long-term al protective equipment (PPEs), dress -3 # 2 paredness plan in the form of prevention, manage- form to integrate the global research infor- storage of biospecimens involves poten- materials for frontline health workers, ven- ment and treatment. There is no paucity of exper- > 9-3 mation on COVID-19. This platform pro- tial risks to individuals and communities. tilators and so on. All efforts at global and 4 2 ( tise and technology available to carry out crisis-relat- 3*8> vides updates on research activities, inter- These risks can be managed through local levels are being made to hasten the 1 @ ed research. Using the available infrastructure and 30- - national clinical trials registry platform for adherence to guidelines relevant to the availability of the essentials so that human- / management framework, the resources can be rapid- 0 8 vaccines and therapeutics and solidarity long-term storage of biological specimens ity does not suffer. P Q # ly mobilised to come up with rapid solutions. clinical trials. collected during infectious disease out- India has set up a ‘COVID-19 Task " " P#Q Science for response coordination: Preparing K08 * The platform also provides access to breaks. Only biobanks and researchers Force’ for mapping virus-related technol- # / for and deploying emergency responses will require the WHO’s COVID-19 database that with the appropriate equipment, training ogy capabilities in start-ups, academia, coordination not only of scientific research activi- 8 9 8 provides global literature on the disease. and facilities can collect, share and han- research and development labs and indus- P Q 933 > - # ( ties but for associated policy and administrative deci- It is a valuable information resource and dle samples from COVID-19 affected try. The capacity-mapping group consists sions, too. A coordinated scientific response is the 8- 0 is of great importance to the global scien- patients. India has set up a number of of representatives from the Department # ( 8 9 8 ( key to collaborate and integrate the efforts to ensure tific fraternity conducting research on the biobanks but all positive samples are of Science and Technology (DST), that other than scientific expertise, a complete spec- 0303 virus. The National Institute of Health required to be transported to ICMR-NIV, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), trum is covered, including epidemiologists, data 0 9-3 (NIH), Office of Data Science and Strategy, Pune for the purpose of maintaining a bio- ICMR, Ministry of Electronics and # managers, laboratory technicians, emergency man- -9 03A -# too, is hosting a platform to provide open repository for health research purposes. Information Technology (MEIT), Council # agement and risk communications specialists, pub- * access data and computational resources Scientific efforts that will shape the for Scientific and Industrial Research lic health managers and medico-legal personnel. 36 3 to address the health emergency. It is an future: The WHO has pooled in resources (CSIR), Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), # Active participation and cooperation of represen- - 08 > -9 important resource to access information and scientists from across the world in its Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium # % tatives of different sections of the community will on genomics, clinical studies, digital search for a potential vaccine and sever- Enterprises (MMSME), Startup India be an absolute must for tackling the situation. 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that eventually aided the rise of neo- into a more paranoid one. initiated and enforced by populists. appeal of neo-populism. Daniel Perpetrators have simply in a host of psychologists to study populism. This is the scenario in which According to Drehle, in times of Linsker writes, “Populist govern- revived the tactics of a time when the files of American POWs in He sees “disruption” as a glori- populism thrives. When these disruptive changes that have com- ments, reliant on their need to the US spent billions of dollars to China. All this amounted to noth- fied recklessness which may excite changes grow roots, they establish plex and overlapping reasons, pop- constantly convey positive messag- portray China as an evil entity out ing in the end. and even enrich hip, young entre- their own elite. And it is this elite ulists tend to boil it down to just one ing that bolsters their support, have to destroy humanity. There is no doubt that the cur- preneurs, but isolates those whose that are targetted by populists. In his or two explanations. For example, struggled to take the decisive, for- Failing to stop the communists rent authoritarian Chinese set-up livelihoods are still dependent on book The Populism Explosion, John during the early decades of the 20th ward-looking action that the from taking over China in 1949 — bungled the handling of the out- what is wrecked in the name of such Judis writes that things remain in century, when revolutions were COVID-19 crisis demands.” and after fighting a gruesome war break of COVID-19 in China in its disruption. Drehle equates this with check as long as the elected and erupting, wars were being waged Linsker adds, “More than ever, with the Chinese army in Korea — delay to report it. If it had warned %"##) +!"!)1! the nature of populism ruling var- unelected political elite work to among dying monarchies, new populist leaders now face a credibil- a book appeared in 1951 by Edward the world and not tried to hide the ious countries, especially the US, deliver sustained prosperity to the political ideas were being shaped ity problem. Obsession with the Hunter, Brainwashing in Red China: outbreak, the world would not have he most repeated cliche in India, Brazil, Hungary, Italy, the UK, masses and steadily improve the and Western societies were rapidly spread of the virus is leading the The Calculated Destruction of Men’s been in the mess it is now. But to advertising and marketing the Philippines, Venezuela, Pakistan, nation’s living standards. But if this shifting from rural to urban, “the public to seek answers from experts Mind. It quickly became a bestseller. populist leaders around the world, Tcircles is the word “disrup- and do on. process is dented by an economic typical populist boiled it down to a and specialists, and self-isolation So much so that Hunter soon pro- this mistake can be transformed into tion.” It implies breaking away from Populism gains currency in downturn, things can get ugly. problem of corrupt railroad barons provides people with more time to duced a sequel. In the book, Hunter something a lot more insidious, the norm and using jarring ways to times of major economic and social Political analyst Patrick Liddiard and Jews.” look for information.” This is exact- claimed that the Chinese had invent- especially during times of their attract the attention of potential con- changes. Such changes can trigger writes that populism emerges when Drehle adds that it was the ly the opposite of what populism ed an elusive brainwashing tech- failing. sumers towards a product or a ser- an optimistic outlook, as they did political and economic elite leave out widespread impact of World War- seeks from the polity. nique to create a slave race. For pro-China populist regimes, vice. But as with most post-mod- with the rise of science and brand vast sections of the polity from the II which suddenly eroded pop- The glorified disruption ped- Hunter was neither a psychol- however, such as the one ruling ernist ideas this, too, became an new economic and political ideas, decision-making process. The reac- ulism’s appeal. This, followed by dled as something revolutionary and ogist nor a psychiatrist. But he still Pakistan, the guns have been turned automated norm that lost its mean- which aided the growth and influ- tion to this gets compounded dur- competent leadership, broke the anti-elite is likely to devour the dis- managed to impress the US towards a provincial Government ing beyond being just an exciting ence of the middle classes from the ing an economic crisis. He adds that, back of early 20th-century pop- rupters themselves, as the pandem- Government. Hunter’s tomes (in Sindh) that is not headed by the word to throw around. Nevertheless, 18th century onwards. But these whereas the entry of new players in ulism. Many political analysts are ic wrecks economies and lives. Yet, inspired the US Government to ruling party. Thus far, the Sindh American author David Von Drehle changes also leave behind a trail of a democratic process should bode predicting that the impact of the true to form, some populists are try- spend billions of dollars to under- Government seems to be substitut- explains this idea of disruption as failures which can dramatically well for a democracy, it in fact ends COVID-19 pandemic is likely to ing to win back the initiative by cre- stand this brainwashing technique. ing for China as a scapegoat. being part and parcel of a mindset transform an optimistic outlook up shattering it when this process is play a similar role in eroding the ating a scapegoat. The US Government also brought (Courtesy: Dawn) 8 $ 9 :; 0 *("!3 !
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He was musing that Osama bin *- homes to enjoy the outdoors welcomed more than 1 million countries. said he thought 2 per cent of Laden had endorsed Joe and warm spring temperatures. visitors, according to Chinese Russia has said its lower Moscow, with a population of Biden. hite House coronavirus Yet the global pandemic is media. Many spots limited daily mortality rate was because the 12.7 million, had been infect- Subtle, it was not. Wcoordinator Dr Deborah still slicing through the defens- visitors to 30 per cent of capac- Russian outbreak occurred later ed, a much higher figure than Welcome to the Trump cam- Birx is calling it “devastating- es of other nations, causing ity or less to keep some social than in many other countries official statistics show. paign, digital edition. ly worrisome” to see protesters infections and deaths to march distancing in place. which gave the authorities “It is obvious that the threat Seven nights a week, in Michigan and elsewhere relentlessly higher. Italians are counting down more time to prepare. is growing,” he said on his web- President Donald Trump’s not wear masks or practice India on Sunday reported the hours until Monday, when Russia’s nationwide death site. He told Rossiya-1 TV sta- reelection team is airing live social distancing as they more than 2,600 infections, its parks and public gardens were count rose to 1,280 on Sunday tion that the Moscow authorities programming online to demonstrate against stay-at- biggest single-day jump, and re-opening nationwide for after 58 people died in the last might cut the number of digital replace his trademark rallies home orders. new coronavirus cases in Russia strolling, jogging or bike riding. 24 hours, Russia’s coronavirus permits issued for travel across made impossible for now by Birx was responding to exceed 10,000 for the first time. But with sunshine and warm crisis response centre said on its the city if the situation worsened. the coronavirus pandemic. the hundreds of protesters The confirmed virus death temperatures across the coun- website. Prime Minister Mikhail Hosted by top campaign who crowded the Michigan toll in Britain was creeping up try, many were outside in force Russia has been in partial Mishustin, Russia’s second- officials, prominent Republicans statehouse last week to push for near that of Italy, the epicentre on Sunday, walking down lockdown since the end of most senior official after Putin, and “Make America Great the presumptive Democratic Akin to actors in a beloved a reopening of businesses. of Europe’s outbreak, even streets and chatting on side- March to curb the spread of the told the president on Thursday Again” luminaries, the free- nominee. sitcom well into its run, the She tells “Fox News though the UK population is walks. Many had masks, but in virus. People in Moscow can he had tested positive for coro- wheeling shows offer reality But the inherently limited Trump officials warmly speak Sunday” that people “will feel younger than Italy’s and Britain Rome, some lowered them to leave home to visit the nearest navirus and was temporarily according to Trump. effort also raises questions as in shorthand, trusting that guilty for the rest of our lives” had more time than Italy to pre- talk with friends or neighbours. food shop or chemist, walk stepping down to recover. The shows are an effort to to whether the campaign can their audience knows the plot if they pick up the virus pare before the pandemic hit. Despite the easing, Italians their dog or throw out rubbish First Deputy Prime stay connected with core sup- replace the gold mines of and its characters and are tun- because they didn’t take pre- There was also worrying will still have to stay a metre but need special passes for Minister Andrei Belousov is porters and maintain enthusi- potentially new voter data that ing in to see programs that, at cautions and then unwittingly news from Afghanistan, where apart, picnics are not allowed other activities. now serving as acting prime asm for a suspended campaign the rallies delivered as it times, made the president’s spread it to family members nearly a third tested positive in and playgrounds will remain President Vladimir Putin minister in his absence. On that has had to rewire itself on attempts to reverse a recent infamously off-the-cuff ral- who are especially vulnerable a random test of 500 people in closed. Prime Minister has ordered the nationwide Friday, another Russian cabinet the fly. Trump himself has not slide in a number of battle- lies look tightly scripted. to severe illness due to preex- Kabul, the capital city. Giuseppe Conte has warned if lockdown to remain in place member, Construction Minister yet appeared in his campaign’s ground states. “Joe Biden had the covet- isting conditions or older age. China, which reported two the rate of contagion starts ris- until May 11 inclusive, when Vladimir Yakushev, announced shows. The shows are a proxy for ed Osama bin Laden endorse- Protests took place in sev- only new cases, is seeing a ing again, such freedoms will be Russia finishes celebrating its he had been diagnosed with the A review of one week’s the “Trump TV” network the ment! That’s sort of a big deal!” eral states over the weekend surge in visitors to newly curtailed. Labour Day and World War virus and would be treated in worth of the 8 pm broadcasts, president considered launch- exclaimed Donald Trump Jr on amid growing frustration over reopened tourist spots after In Spain, many ventured Two Victory Day holidays. hospital. Dmitry Volkov, one of ending on the final day of ing had he lost the 2016 elec- April 24, hosting that night’s the economic impact from domestic travel restrictions were out this weekend for the first Moscow Mayor Sergei his deputies, also tested positive, April, reveals a concerted tion, and they create an echo broadcast deemed “Triggered” stay at home orders during the relaxed ahead of a five-day hol- time since its lockdown began Sobyanin urged residents on the ministry said. Agency effort to test attacks on Biden, chamber for true believers. after his new book. AP coronavirus outbreak. iday that runs through Tuesday. on March 14. AP 7 %$ ? 1 %$ %%& 89: $; @4@4 $ ; ? 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AP ( (( LL%6 &# L#C $ < *( “dilemma” as there is confusion the same thing that Centre is National General Secretary pany would now start retailing the authorities when to start orange zone but reiterated that and standalone retailers. over “what constitutes a neigh- sending,” RAI CEO Kumar of the Federation of All India other than non-essential and operating,” the official said. there is a need for clarification “In the small towns, there bourhood shop and a stand- Rajagopalan told PTI. Vyapar Mandal, V K Bansal food items wherever allowed According to another on the difference between malls are no malls and they (local alone shop”, while organised Expressing similar con- said, “The biggest problem after the new notification. Future group official, most of and standalone stores, special- authorities) misunderstand etailers and traders expect retailers such as Future Group cerns, CAIT Secretary General with the guidelines is that it all “Inside Big Bazar, we would be its big format stores like Big ly in small towns. small standalone stores like us Rto re-open more shops and V-Mart Retail said they are Praveen Khandelwal said, “The depends on the states. The now able to sell not just food Bazaar are in malls, which “We have around 62 stores for a mall and prohibit us from Monday under the new also seeking permissions from traders will be in a dilemma”. states frame their own policies and essentials only but also have been kept closed even are in green zone and 98 are in from operating,” Agarwal said. relaxed guidelines by the local authorities. When asked whether and do not want to take any other items as crockery, during the second phase of the orange, where there are chances Under the MHA guide- Government for the extended “Some parts of the busi- things are expected to change responsibility. The Centre kitchenware and general mer- lockdown.”The standalone that the stores would open. We lines, malls will continue to lockdown period till May 17, nesses will reopen. What we see on the ground with the phase wants relaxation but States are chandise. Even at Big Bazaar, at stores of Big Bazaars were are in talks with the local remain shut in all zones. although they are still seeking is that there is the possibility of 3 of lockdown beginning restrictive”.While wholesale certain places we would start already operating. Some of our administration to allow the In red zone all malls, mar- clarity from local authorities. opening of some standalone Monday, he said there is “lack markets are not allowed to selling other products apart stores are in non-mall areas and stores to open,” V-Mart Retail ket complexes and markets Retailers Association of stores. We will open wherever of clarity and confusion over open in red zones in Delhi, he from food,” said a Future group we have written to the local Chairman and MD Lalit will remain closed in urban India (RAI) said it will have to we can and we will talk to the what constitutes a neighbour- said, standalone shops can official. authorities seeking permission Agarwal said.He, however, said areas, which are within limits be seen how it works out at the local authorities to open. We hood shop and a standalone open but the state govern- The Future Group, which for that,” he said. it will be a gradual opening as of municipal corporations and ground as there is confusion, will have to see how it works shop”. He asserted that the ment’s role was crucial in operates in several formats Around 80 per cent stores initially people would hesitate municipalities. and many States are yet to out. “clarification should come from implementation of the Centre’s such as large stores Big Bazaar of Big Bazaar are operational to come into the store.”We However, shops selling come up with guidelines to fol- “In any case individual the right quarters. Not only the guidelines. and neighbourhood store with several restrictions such as expect all our stores to be essential goods in markets and low the Centre’s decision. states will have to come out Centre, it is the duty of the state Bansal added that unavail- Easyday, said that the compa- timing, number of visiting and opened in phased manners market complexes are allowed. It has already stated that with clear guidelines. While governments to issue that clar- ability of migrant labour was a ny is in the process of obtain- retailing activities limited only and in the initial month only 20 All standalone shops, what constitutes market places some states have come out ification because most of the major issue faced by shop own- ing permission to open the to essential items, the official per cent customer would visit,” neighbourhood shops and could be misinterpreted. with the guidelines but they are issues are under the domain of ers, restricting their opera- stores in the green zone. said.Value fashion and lifestyle Agarwal said. shops in residential complexes Similarly, Confederation the same as what Centre has the state governments, the law tions. “Wherever, we have stand- products retailer V-Mart Retail He sought greater clarity are permitted in urban areas of All India Traders (CAIT) said. I think the states are also enforcement authorities also According to the leading alone stores in the green zone, also said it is gearing to open from the government on the without any restrictions of also claimed they will be in a confused and they are printing function as per their directives”. retailer Future group, the com- we are also figuring out with the stores in the green and differentiation between a mall essential and non-essential. $%& P > B Q "' C$ ; & Bidyananda Barkakoty said: 248.29 million kg of tea valued about 10 million kg, Germany skiffing of overgrown leaves * ;*3 “Exports of Indian tea may get at 5,610.65 crore with the about 8 million kg, followed by due to lockdown. The total = " R affected. The Out Of Home unit price of 225.97 per kg. In other countries. crop loss would be about 80 rop in production due to (OOH) consumption is almost 2018, the country sold 256.06 The NETA has done a million kg. The tea gardens $ . For some sectors, this pan- DCovid-19 pandemic, negligible due to the ongoing million kg tea worth 5,335.33 SWOT (Strenghts-Weakness- have resumed operations from demic has sounded the death nation-wide lockdown, besides lockdown and it would con- crore abroad, with unit price of Opportunities-Threats) analy- April 15 with 50 per cent work- he COVID-19 pandemic is knell, but the supply chain Governmental restrictions, tinue even after partial relax- 208.36 per kg. sis of Assam tea industry due force. Therefore, both the crop Texpected to hit Indian . disruption has impacted man- may lead to a loss of huge for- ations of lockdown.” The NETA adviser said to the lockdown impact and and the revenue losses would economy with about $320 bil- ufacturing everywhere. eign currency earnings as India “There was no harvesting that around 18 per cent of related issues, to study both further increase. lion in terms of daily gross However, even amid these used to export tea to more than of tea leaves for three weeks fol- India’s tea production is export- positive and negative attribut- Tripura Tea Development domestic product (GDP) loss medium enterprises (MSME) disruptions, some sectors have 30 countries, experts said. lowed by skiffing of more than ed whereas the rest 82 per cent es, determining how best to Corporation Chairman after 40 days of lockdown, said sector, often called the back- risen to the top owing to the According to economists and 35 per cent of tea bushes. And is consumed domestically. sustain in this difficult time. Santosh Saha also echoed a report. bone of the Indian economy, behavioural changes in con- experts, delayed start of various now, only 50 per cent of the Quoting the Tea Board’s Barkakoty said: “It would Barkakoty’s observations. The daily GDP of India is has had to shut small-scale fac- sumers. works in the tea gardens, workforce is allowed to work by records, he said that the CIS take some more time for the “Since December 15, prun- estimated to be approximately tories, and is working with The sudden surge in including plucking and pro- the government due to the (Commonwealth of supply chain to stabilize. Huge ing, tipping, plucking, pro- $8 billion. minimal workforce. demand for services like hyper- cessing, besides Government coronavirus pandemic. Independent States) countries, liquidity crunch is facing tea cessing in 22 factories by and The impact has been severe The COVID-19 pandemic local deliveries, media and enforced restrictions, are Therefore the crop loss may be including Russia, imports about producers. The total revenue large stopped in Tripura due to on the travel and mobility sec- has decimated the MSME rev- content, video conferencing among the key reasons to give much more than what was 50 million kg of Indian tea fol- loss from March 23 to April 14 numerous reasons, including tor with unicorns such as OYO, enue even more, said the and other enterprise tech appli- a blow to export of tea in over estimated,” Barkakoty told lowed by Iran at about 40 mil- is to the tune of 1,218 crore. the crisis of coal. From March, Ola, MakeMyTrip seeing mas- “COVID-19 Startup Impact cations will further enhance 30 countries. IANS. lion kg, China about 12 million The crop loss in March and owing to Covid-19 pandemic sive revenue decline, said the Report - Threats & revenue prospects of some North Eastern Tea In 2019 (January to kg, USA about 11 million kg, April would continue till May and lockdown, no works were report from DataLabs by Inc42. Opportunities For The Indian Indian startups in the coming Association (NETA) adviser December) India exported UK about 10 million kg, UAE because of the necessity of done. The micro, small and Economy”. fiscal years, said the report. $ F ' D D $ ? ? & -&&/ / D" B0 +0 + 0 $ + . . $N # $ that the country may experi- companies, the respondents to fall more than 40 per cent in ence a protracted slowdown in anticipate a slightly quicker the current quarter (Apr-Jun . # + # $ # % ' E > / he nationwide lockdown economic activity as a major recovery, with 34 per cent of the 2020),” it said. Thas had deep ramifications proportion of the respondents, respondents indicating a 6-12 For financial year 2020-21, '- on economic activity and around 45 per cent feel it will month period for recovery of the expectations of a fall in rev- CN O< 3, / according to a CEO Snap Poll take more than a year to their companies, the survey enue are staggered, with 33 per , -0, / on-performing assets of by the (CII), 44.7 per cent of achieve economic normalcy showed. cent of the firms anticipating a ST officers would have to ,0,3 / NBank of Baroda soared the corporate chiefs believe once the lockdown ends,” a CII Further, a major propor- revenue fall of more than 40 Gaudit and assess taxpayers more than six-fold to 73,140 that it would take more than a statement said. tion of the respondents antic- per cent, closely followed by 32 ffice space demand fell 3 via video-conferencing instead ,//,/,9 crore while those of Indian year for the Indian economy to Around 36.5 per cent of the ipate normalcy in domestic per cent of firms expecting a Oper cent during the first of undertaking physical visits ,0%2 2/ 2 Bank surged four-times to recover. corporate bosses feel that eco- demand conditions within 6-12 revenue contraction ranging quarter of this calendar year amid the coronavirus pan- 32,561.26 crore in six years, According to the snap poll nomic recovery of the country months, post lockdown. between 20-40 per cent. but rents increased by up to 8 demic, and the current guide- India Partner National Leader according to a Right to on the ‘Impact of COVID-19 may be achieved in 6-12 The survey saw the partic- The survey revealed that per cent across five major cities lines need to be reviewed for (Indirect Tax) Pratik Jain said Information reply. on Economy and Industry’, as months. Around 17 per cent of ipation of more than 300 CEOs, while three out of four firms — Bengaluru, Hyderabad, this, according to experts. GST audit and assessment for The NPA of Bank of a majority of the firms contin- the respondents were of the of which nearly two-thirds have identified that a complete Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata, As per the current goods 2017-18 will start soon and the Baroda (BoB) rose from ue to anticipate a significant view that recovery would be belonged to MSMEs.”The lock- shutdown of operations was a according to US-based prop- and services tax (GST) audit department will have to review 11,876 crore at March-end decline in their revenues, they achieved in 3-6 months, fol- down brought economic activ- major constraint being faced by erty consultant Vestian. guidelines, taxpayers have been the audit guidelines. 2014 to 73,140 crore at now foresee a delay in eco- lowed by 1.8 per cent who felt ity to a grinding halt and the businesses, more than half of The consultant expects broadly categorised into three “The current guidelines December-end 2019, the RTI nomic revival and demand that it would require a three- survey findings indicate that a them have also indicated lack decline in demand for office groups based on their annual talk about physical visits to reply showed. recovery. month period. significant majority of the firms of demand for products as a space in the short-to-medium turnover — large, medium premises of large business for The number of NPA “The survey results reveal With respect to their own (65 per cent) expect revenues hindrance to business activity. term. The growth in rental val- and small. say 7-8 days and conducting accounts rose from 2,08,035 as ues would also slow due to the While large and medium audit. With social distancing on March 31, 2014, to 6,17,306 coronavirus pandemic. units are compulsorily under being a ‘new normal’ now, as of December 2019. ' According to the data, the premises-based audits; for GST officials might have to The NPAs of Indian Bank &/8 1 weighted average rental values small units, desk-based audit explore more virtual verifica- surged from 8,068.05 crore as " of the five cities moved mod- has been suggested. tions,” Jain said. on March 31, 2014, to erately, on a year-on-year basis, However, in the case of The government will have 32,561.26 crore as on March ' 3') :%F /D in the range of 0-8 per cent. non-cooperative taxpayers or to take a re-look at its risk man- 31, 2020. The monthly average rent rose any inherent weakness of the agement system and devise The NPA accounts rose to > !) by 8 per cent in both Bengaluru internal control system, officers better ways of assessing tax- 5,64,816 as on March 31, 2020, currently specified timelines for (MRO) timelines by further 6- and Hyderabad at Rs 75.5 and could shift back to the premis- payers, he added. from 2,48,921 as on March 31, minimum roll-out obligation 9 months as it would be diffi- 7 Rs 62 per sq ft, respectively. es-based audit. AMRG & Associates 2014, according to reply to ndustry body COAI has by a period of at least 6 to 9 cult to complete many activities Chennai saw a 5 per cent Last month, the Central Senior Partner Rajat Mohan Right to Information (RTI) Iurged the telecom depart- months so that relief is afford- leading to registration and test- he Association of Mutual rise in rental value at Rs 60 per Board of Indirect Taxes and said one segment of the CBIC, queries on number of NPA ment to consider extending the ed to all forthcoming mini- ing, due to the lockdown. TFunds in India (AMFI) on sq ft a month, while Mumbai Customs (CBIC) issued which is Customs, has already accounts and the total amount timelines for minimum roll-out mum roll-out obligation time- The entire process of Sunday said that net redemp- witnessed a modest rise of 2 per instructions requiring officers embraced the use of technolo- filed by Kota-based activist obligation by at least 6 to 9 lines and not just to those due MRO entails multiple critical tions under credit risk funds cent at Rs 125 per sq ft. to hold a personal hearing in gy, and now it is expected that Sujeet Swami. months, saying it would be dif- for testing at this present point and complex activities. dropped 81.5 per cent after the The average rental value of respect of customs law, central GST having more than 1.2 The RTI data also showed ficult to complete many of the in time,” COAI said in a recent The fulfilment of MRO Reserve Bank of India (RBI) office space in Kolkata excise and service tax laws crore taxpayers would also the state-run lenders earned “complex” activities due to the letter to Department of testing itself requires going announced a special liquidity remained stable at Rs 48 per sq through the video-conferenc- introduce such facility in all the huge amount from SMS alert lockdown triggered by the Telecommunications (DoT). through multiple steps where facility of 50,000 crore for the ft per month. ing facility. departmental functions includ- service fees, minimum bal- coronavirus pandemic. Noting that the DoT cir- time is of essence, including site mutual fund industry. “The five major cities of Experts said that with the ing assessments, adjudications, ance charges, locker charges, The Cellular Operators’ culars suspending the regis- acquisition and approvals Credit risk fund is a debt Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, audit for the financial year appeals, and audit. debit-credit cards service Association of India (COAI) tration and testing related to required from various local mutual fund scheme category, Hyderabad and Kolkata saw 2017-18, the first year in the “Introducing a video-con- charges, outward, inward, said it would be unfair if the roll-out obligation of telcos bodies, arranging maps, which which constitutes less than 5 absorption of approximately GST regime, yet to begin, the ferencing facility in all the tax ledger follow charges, among telecom operators were to suf- (initially till March 31, April 30 requires interaction with state per cent of total debt mutual 9.18 million sq ft office space tax officers would need to laws is imperative to the busi- others. fer from any of stipulated and subsequently till May 31), Government/municipal fund AUM.In a statement, during Q1 2020, depicting a review the audit guidelines ness continuity plan of the According to the reply, penalties “for a situation that the association said the indus- authorities, coordinating with AMFI said net redemptions decline of just 3 per cent over and include video conference economy, otherwise, this pan- Bank of Baroda collected can at best be described as try had. However, requested for various partners for drive- under credit risk funds stood at the absorption observed facility along with strengthen- demic will result in inordinate 107.7 crore through SMS alert Force Majeure”. relaxation and extension for tests/self-testing, preparation 2,949.49 crore as on April 24, in the corresponding period in ing the risk management sys- delay in the delivery of justice,” fee during April 1, 2018 to “We request the DoT to meeting all forthcoming min- of exhaustive test reports, and and peaked at 4,294.36 crore the previous year,” Vestian said tem to flag risky cases. PwC Mohan added. February 29, 2020. kindly consider extending the imum roll-out obligation submission of reports. as on April 27, 2020. in a report. 2 < * * 7 % +0 + )": <() -8 ; /6 # %(1# F ? ; 8 *3 it was a matter of great satis- arrangements including faction that in just 19 days the issuance of tokens to farmers, he domestic automobile unjab Food & Civil Supplies state has successfully procured requisite sanitizers, masks, foot Tindustry might resort to $ PMinister Bharat Bhushan over 90 LMT of wheat despite operated water tanks etc. cuts in spending on research Ashu on Sunday said that several obstacles including Nevertheless, the scarcity of and development (R&D) and $ despite several challenges aris- shortage of labour and closure labour amid lockdown and cur- also exit unprofitable busi- ing out of lockdown/curfew of jute mills. few, Punjab Government has nesses and segments with the amid COVID-19 restrictions, Reiterating the resolve of loaded a record 25.77 LMT of coronavirus pandemic taking a due to the lockdown is signif- the State has successfully the state Government to ensure wheat and rice through 1031 toll on companies’ revenues icantly affecting auto sector procured more than 90 lakh purchase of every single grain special trains so far in order to and cash flows, according to a revenues and cash flows,” metric tonne of wheat in 19 of state farmers produce in a ensure food security of the report by Deloitte. 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B ) B B0( ,( - technologies till now, the report may resort to starving their other stakeholders for smooth Amarinder Singh was strictly had been established as com- On the lifting front, Mr. ( noted. “The COVID-19 lock- R&D funding in order to sus- conduct of ongoing procure- maintaining social distancing pared to over 1800 in 2019 with Ashu mentioned that the State ' down has had a multiplier tain core operations, and ment operations across the in all more than 4000 purchase same strength of employees for was also lifting more than 5 9. ) - " effect — the industry has been potentially set back the state, Ashu informed that centres for the health safety and the facilitation of farmers. LMT daily in order to ensure " - at a complete standstill since progress made on alternative Punjab Government led by the well-being of those involved in Besides, the State Government that no farmer had to wait due " ) March 24. A prolonged trun- fuel and mobility technologies Chief Minister Captain this gigantic task. He said that has also made elaborate to space crunch in mandis. - cation of consumer demand by 2-4 quarters, he added. ; at home, friends and your extended fam- ily through various forms of digital com- munication. The lockdown has made me find my passion for cooking and learn- ing yoga. I also look forward to very engaging and intellectual conversations with my daughters. $ . Upgrade your skills and acumen Even though lockdown 3.0 has come A with new restrictions and allowances, but as we prepare ourselves to enter a new & F ! ! world post complete freedom from ( 6 7+ lockdown, one must make all the efforts O ( / 6 to upskill and upgrade themselves. + & 8 + Invest your time in harnessing your (/. . /# skills, which may help you in your line . + (. !( of work or if you have mastered that, learn something new. There are numer- + L ! & ( E ous digital courses offered by reputed ! 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Here are some points fined after COVID-19, wherein the role them with tasks around the house and conducive towards personal growth but which are helping me navigate and con- of digital and adaptation of the existing - - - > 7 take on a more active and supportive role also spread positivity around yourself. C duct my business and personal transac- set up to the changed times would have in everyday chores. It is like being in the Striking a reasonable balance # . tions through the lockdown phase, eas- to be taken into consideration. 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This is followed by pre-sched- lenges and should be open to adapting advantages like saving the time of com- (The author is the head of Automobili / ! &(# () uled calls with the management team, with the changing norms and take mute, to engage more with your family Lamborghini, India.) ' ( & (E '33'& .6 L ( , & & // # . . + ( ! . (. ( 6 (IE >A!D BDA@ cient manner. The journey of +. . . /+ . ! those lunchboxes and people 4 around them taught me how life . + /( #M .6 moves here and reaches its desti- / . # $ nation — through the beautiful &( (( & (E chaos of the metros. .F &( /&/. 7A!7AR South Korea and India share similar family values. Maybe that (& ( & .+ 6 ( is why we love watching P 6 Bollywood films, while Korean %$ movies, K-serials and K-pop are Maternity leave is over and it’s time for four moms to gaining popularity with millenni- return to work while navigating kids, bosses, love and life ) 0 % als here. While watching the film, in modern-day Toronto. Starring Catherine Reitman, Dani $ - 0& we were also reminded of our Kind and Juno Rinaldi, the series releases on May 6 loved ones back home and our on Netflix. % / $ $%$% + parents. We could understand the & (( , . ethos and the bonding that exist in Indian families. We also got to ! &+ . & e lost two great Bollywood of opening the box in the compa- know more about the interesting &! ! ( Wactors this week. One of ny of friends was thrilling. Indian cuisine and its range of 8 + 6 them brought back memories of As we grew up and a busy masalas (spices). . ! lunchboxes. lifestyle took precedence, the The characters in the film N(( 8(( !#O Irrfan Khan played the lead in humble lunchbox disappeared were very real and the actors a film by the same name — The from our lives. So when I came to played them efficiently. I remem- (+ /. ( Lunchbox. In the film, like many India, I was pleasantly surprised ber how Irrfan ji’s character would &! + ! .+ ! other office-goers in the city of to see many of my Indian col- wait for his lunchbox and later 8-A E<@ ./6 Mumbai, he’d consume food leagues carrying a personal lunch- clean it up. He was so natural! . + .# cooked and delivered to his office box to office, taking it to the cafe- Hearing the news of his by the famous dabbawalas. For teria during the lunch-hour, heat- demise was shocking. I was very # L +( him, it used to be an everyday, ing up the food in the smart ovens sad. I have watched Irrfan ji’s per- !+ monotonous meal, packed by a and serving themselves. I would formances in Hollywood films . & & /( E local chef until the lunchbox gets often be reminded of the taste of like Slumdog Millionaire and Life & . #M mixed up by delivery person, the food, which my mother of Pi. He was not just a great actor A hot-headed widow searching for the hit-and-run &. which changes everything. It con- cooked — and all the secret but also a great example of the driver who mowed down her husband befriends an nected his tastebuds and his des- recipes that made it so delicious. “genius Indian” and the “global eccentric optimist who isn’t quite what she seems. /E tiny to a lady homemaker who’d Like many of our colleagues Indian”. 3 # Starring Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini and James recently begun cooking lunch for from Korea, I would also wonder His films will remain etched in Marsden, season 2 releases on May 8 on Netflix. 8 # her husband with some tips from about the hundreds of lunchbox- my memory. What The Lunchbox her neighbour, and of course, es of different shapes, sizes and friends. It was one of the most taught me was that the box carries /( # dollops of love. It was then that colours, that lined the walls of the amazing films I had watched and the same ingredients of care and Irrfan ji’s character started wait- office building as their owners certainly the best Bollywood one. expectation whether it’s made in 3+&&( . ing for his lunchbox to arrive and went out for a quick walk post I also introduced it to my wife India or Korea. The only differ- 3 6 opens it with excitement while lunch, especially during the win- when she joined me in Delhi ence is — in India, your lunchbox Performed live at the expecting something new every- ter months. We were intrigued as after a few months and several of will find you. Neptune Theatre in Seattle, L / . the film covers Jimmy’s O)6 >+ day. much as we were touched by this our friends. (The author been working in hilarious interactions with / + E The film took me back to my act of love in Indian families. As life’s biggest secrets are Samsung, India for more than five immigrant parents, his childhood days when other kids When someone recommend- always unveiled at the theatre, my years now. He loves walking the thoughts on Matt Damon, !6 F(( (( and I would carry our lunchbox- ed this film as a “must-watch,” our first Indian film, The Lunchbox streets of Delhi to learn more 6 . and whether ghosts will es to school, unsure of what trea- Korean colleagues decided to act showed me how an Indian tiffin is about the flavours of India and to haunt one-bedroom sure was hidden inside them. on the tip. Some went to the the- prepared at home — with love — understand life and people here. He apartments. It releases on ! 6M Lunch was a time for discovery. atres, some watched it at home, handed over to the dabbawalas, still can’t speak in Hindi or any May 8 on Amazon Prime Sometimes, it was joyful, some- while some others organised spe- transported on local trains to far- other local language, though he can Video. times disappointing. But the fun cial screenings for groups of off offices, and delivered in an effi- say “theek hai” (alright) easily.) ! ;; THE REAL DEAL 7 + $0 ward to resuming with our normal being dependent on labourers. lives. People who run small busi- The lockdown days have turned & $($ 4 nesses like shops were caught com- out to be a nostalgic trip down the pletely off guard and had no idea of memory lane of my childhood. I am 40 +E3$$ how to manage their lives. They reminiscing about things that I have were worried about how would they not done since childhood as I have 0 $ ( find the means to feed their fami- started engaging in them again. ( + ! /+ lies. During winter, the shops are Along with my family, I am work- . # /+( $ 4 % ( shut and they don’t earn anything ing in the garden and field, spend- and whatever money they had ing time with animals and sharing //++( . / + earned last summer, they had our thoughts. We are utilising the $0$% already spent it on the winter stock. days by learning new things like .# / . + ( Migrants are the worst affect- cooking different dishes, playing . ! !+ . & + # &% +F7G7 ?7ADD ed by the lockdown. People from board games, watching films and other states like Bihar, Jammu and exploring world through the eyes of 3>-* 73 '3 ' he warmer weather brings down that was implemented to Kashmir, Jharkhand, who come our elders. Grandparents share sto- hope for the inhabitants of ensure ‘physical distancing’. While here to work, have been left with no ries of their childhood, making us ealth is wealth, an old maxim, is relevant even TLadakh, the land of high some, who really were looking for- food, money or proper shelter. The realise how different their times Hin this modern age. It’s a fact that health is very passes, significant cultural heritage ward to returning to college after tourism industry — the fuel of were. During night, while sitting essential for a happy and natural living. Today, and extreme cold weather. This is winter slumber, felt disappointed. Ladakh’s local economy — is severe- near the bonfire, we sing, dance and nobody wants to be sick and physically distressed the time when inhabitants of this However, with time, as cases of ly affected due to stay-at-home solve riddles. to spend their hard-earned money on doctors and snow desert let go of the winter and Corona grew, the happiness sub- orders and so is the life of these Every day, I sit near the Indus. expensive medicines. This is the reason why peo- start planning for summer. People sided and everyone started praying workers who depend on these Everything around this mighty ple all over the world have become more health con- start preparing to resume their for the recovery of those affected. resources for their survival. Both river looks so calm and peaceful. scious than they were a few years back. work after the long hibernation just Local administration, following the local and central administration is And I ask myself, how quickly will According to World Health Organisation like Marmots. But this year was dif- orders of the Central Government, helping the migrant population by this go back to being polluted once (WHO), health is physical, mental and social well- ferent for people of Leh, just like the implemented a strict lockdown in providing them food. People of the lockdown is lifted? The river being rather than merely the absence of disease. rest of the world. As the rays of sun the region. Many students and vol- Ladakh have also contributed to the and its environs will be flooded with Since there is an intimate connection between mind started filtering in from the winter unteers supported the efforts of efforts of the administration. plastic and all sorts of other waste and body, many a times a physical diseases cause clouds, people of this cold desert administration by reaching out to In these tough times, those who from our houses, hotels and restau- some symptoms of ailment in the mind and vice learnt about the spread of novel the public with detailed information have the privilege to survive and rants. This is the time to introspect, versa. To treat it, there are many systems or pathies Coronavirus. about the virus — the symptoms stay safe inside their houses should change our habits and continue as we call them. Usually, the doctors give medicine India became one of the coun- and the precautions they must fol- utilise this opportunity to work on practicing them once the lock- so that the symptoms of the disease disappear. tries where COVID-19 made its low for the safety of their families themselves. Ladakh, which is down is lifted. Undoubtedly, However, there are only a presence felt. On January 30, the and society. already less polluted compared to COVID-19 has made us realise the few systems which are first case of was confirmed in the The real challenge for us, other places, is now witnessing importance of things that we always concerned with the southern state of Kerala. In March, Ladakhis, is the crucial timing even clearer skies and fresher air took for granted. Many lives have restoration of health. In the number of confirmed cases when this virus entered our lives. due to temporary shutdown of a lot been lost in our country and around fact, various systems from all over the country increased. During summer season, the expec- of industries, factories and small the globe. The times are tough but define ‘disease’ and its In Ladakh’s Leh district, the first two tations were to prepare better meals companies. Families are spending we should not give up yet. We causes differently. Their cases of Coronavirus were con- to compensate for the nutrient loss time together, especially with the should be hopeful of a bright future philosophy of health and firmed on March 7 with both that our community faces in the grandparents. Interaction with where all of us will play our roles disease is very different patients having a travel history to winter season. People survive win- neighbours has increased. One of more responsibly. This is the time from that of the others. Iran. ter by having pulses and dry vegeta- the most important changes that to prepare ourselves to become bet- For example, the As naïve as children are, many bles. have taken place is that people are ter human beings. Allopathic system of expressed happiness about the lock- This is the time we look for- doing their own work without L " ) medicine is based on the philosophy that it is the virus which causes a dis- ease and hence, allopaths consider virus as living micro-organisms. They also think that there are many diseases which are caused by bacteria, if not by viruses. So their system attempts to kill these viruses or bacteria to help the body to recover from their attack. But the hygienist school of thought or the nature curists say that viruses are not living enti- ties. They consider viruses as the proteinacious debris of spent cells that create a condition of intox- s summer’s arrival coin- have been cultivating a plot in and lower grassy yards con- ication, called toxemia or toxicosis. They say that Acides with government stay- the “Free Country” community nected by a path through an area bacteria have always been with us because they are at-home orders, the itch to get #( 4 $ garden for the past eight years, left in its natural condition. our symbiotic partners. According to the nature outside has turned gardens into growing strawberries, salad “There are so many things curists, the real culprit is the accumulated toxic mat- a getaway for the mind in chaot- greens and kohlrabi. So far, about it that feed my soul,” she said. ter. Hence, they consider a disease not to be a result ic times. Gardeners, who already access to garden plots remains “Right now, more than anything, of attack by virus or bacteria but the result of the know that working with soil is ! exempt from restrictions intend- my garden gives me hope, gives toxic matter, generated within or adopted from out- a way to connect with nature, say ed to stop the spread of the virus me purpose and provides a sense side. They say all diseases are toxemiac in origin it helps take away their worries, in Germany. “We’ll be able to see of connection to something bigger and most diseases are a remedial effort by the body at least temporarily. other people, too,” she said. “As than myself.” to purify or repair itself. “I love to see things grow,” Waldrop converted her skeptical long as they stay on their side of For beginners, wonderment Now, if we consider disease as the manifesta- Lindsay Waldrop said. “It’s husband, who initially won- the fence.” awaits. Just south of Atlanta, 10- tion of a signal concerning the accumulated debris, incredibly therapeutic.” Now dered why digging in the dirt As the weather warms, gar- year-old Ezra Gandy’s love for waste or toxic matter, then we will have to say that more than ever. Waldrop, a res- and moving things around was den shops are bustling as other playing baseball has been paused. purification of the body is the mother of health. In ident of Anaheim, California, considered fun. After tasting his businesses shut during the out- He and his grandmother, Melanie this purification, purity of mind plays a very great has an anxiety disorder. Exercise first home-grown tomatoes, he break. At the Almaden Valley Nunnally, recently started an out- role. Purification of the body requires fasting or eat- is supposed to help but her new was converted. Nursery in San Jose, California, door garden, planting strawberries, ing healthy, avoiding toxic food and having control job as a college biology profes- Families, too, are discover- rose expert John Harp has seen cabbage, broccoli, kale and aspara- over sensual pleasures that lead to waste of body- sor had prevented her from get- ing that gardening gives cooped- a mix of new gardeners and reg- gus. “I like digging in the dirt vitality. It also means control over our behaviour ting into a routine. Her grand- up kids something to do, builds ulars. Customers can’t come because I like to see all the bugs and emotions, for these also lead to debility, father, who introduced her to their self-esteem and brings into the shop, so their online and stuff that’s in the ground,” he ennervation and unhealthy functioning of our ner- gardening by showing her how variety to what has suddenly orders are brought to their vehi- said. vous or glandular system. Even if we believe in the to plant seeds, died about a year become a lot of time spent cles in the parking lot. “Around The nonprofit group existence of virus, bacteria or other micro organ- ago. “Sometimes I just like to sit together. town everyone is gardening KidsGardening.org suggests that isms as the cause of our disease, it would be hard and dig holes in the quiet with In Miami, Annika Bolanos right now,” Harp said. “They’re children grow their own salads or to deny the fact that the main culprit is the accu- my own thoughts,” she said. isn’t a fan of the south Florida looking to be a little bit more do other activities. mulated toxic matter in our body as it provides a “Outside, it takes my mind off. heat and mosquitoes. But going self-sufficient.” The virus scare could even suitable breeding ground to the virus. It gives something for my hands outdoors lately has been a life- This home-grown attitude usher in a new crop of gardeners Summing up, it would be correct to say that to do. It gives you a separate line. Bolanos works at home goes back to World War II, who start from seed rather than spiritual and physical purity is the factor that pro- problem to think about than making cakes and doing book- when millions of people cultivat- risk the crowds buying starter motes natural health. Hence, without positive whatever else is going on. It gets keeping with her husband’s golf ed victory gardens to protect plants. emotions of love and enthusiasm, one cannot have you off of social media.” cart business. Her three young against potential food short- Kendra Schilling of Scott the vitality to maintain normal functions of all body- Waldrop and her husband children add an extra layer of ages while boosting patriotism Depot, West Virginia, doesn’t have parts. The negative emotions cause a great drain on moved last summer from New busy, and together they’ve seed- have grown.” there’s a premium on allotments and morale. space for a sprawling garden, so one’s vitality and debilitate the whole organism. It Mexico, where she didn’t have ed a variety of vegetables and Her children water the — popular parcels of land rent- Hollie Niblett, who lives she’s planting potatoes in a buck- would, therefore, be proper to emphasise that puri- much luck gardening in a herbs. “We have always loved the plants daily and concentrate on ed for growing food crops. near Kansas City, Kansas, hopes et and trying to figure out with her ty is the main ingredient to achieve good health. scorching climate. At her new idea of growing our own food,” what’s growing. “You’re feeling “Those with a garden are the the victory gardens come back. teenage daughter what to do with So while doctors talk of holistic health, hyperten- home, she got rid of the lawn, Bolanos said. “It feels good to eat the sun and the breeze and lucky ones,” said Heidi Niblett, who has a degree in hor- other vegetable seeds. “I usually go sion, psychosomatic diseases, drug addiction, we installed an irrigation system, something that you grew your- don’t have to worry about any- Schaletzky, standing on the lawn ticultural therapy, tends to a buy the plants and stick them in wish that due attention is also paid to the turmoil and recently planted dozens of self too. It also helps my kids eat thing in the moment,” Bolanos beneath a cherry tree in the kitchen garden near her back- the dirt. 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L "%%M# 73 0'6 - he thought of standing 8 8 - > up to Brett Lee’s thunder- - 8 ormer India opener Tbolts had taken Rohit 8- > 7- * Gautam Gambhir feels that Sharma’s “sleep away” when he Rohit Sharma has been 0 -9 3- F first started out but among the able to make more impact in current lot, Josh Hazlewood is would like to call it quits as and when he does. ig-hitting West Indies all- “I would love to be at KKR Brounder Andre Russell until that moment when I say says playing for Kolkata that this will be my last IPL. I Knight Riders in the IPL is have been at KKR for six sea- where he gets the “most sons and I enjoyed every bit of goosebumps” and wants to it,” he said. remain in that side till his “I know even if I fail two very last game in the league. games straight, when I come The 32-year-old was out to bat for the third game, speaking to KKR’s official it is the same deafening reac- ‘Knights Unplugged’ online tion I will get from the crowd. show. The Jamaican is cur- It’s always a welcoming thing,” rently at home as the IPL has he said. been suspended indefinitely Hopeful of playing in the owing to the COVID-19 pan- IPL some time this year, demic. Russell also spoke about deal- “Let me confess some- ing with being away from his thing, IPL is where I get the new-born daughter and wife. most goosebumps. I get that Both were in Miami when the in CPL (Caribbean Premier coronavirus-forced travel League) as well but when it restrictions came into force comes to playing in IPL, globally. especially Eden Gardens, “She (his daughter) and there is no comparison,” Jassym, they are both in Russell said referring to his Miami. I stay connected to team’s home ground in them and talk to them. I wish Kolkata. I could have them here, but “...The welcome I get, with all these travel restric” that’s love. It puts pressure on “It’s not really a situation me but it’s good pressure,” he anyone would want to be in. added. This is affecting the world, it’s Russell said the Eden affecting me, preventing me crowd has been supportive from hitting sixes. Hope this towards him even when he thing calms down in a month hasn't exactly delivered and or two and we can go back to that’s why it’s the one place, he normal life again.” World Test C'ship points system is ridiculous: Holding ! $ < series, the value of a Test during a round table when match win is reduced to 24. asked if the Test champi- est Indies fast bowling So basically, a team can gain onship was achieving what it Wgreat Michael Holding up to 120 points from a series, was designed for. has termed the World Test regardless of the number of “First of all the points sys- > / Championship’s points system matches. tem is ridiculous. You can’t as “ridiculous”, where some of The top two then qualify play five Test matches and get the Tests will be rendered for the final. the same amount of points if inconsequential once teams The Test Championship, you play two Test matches. ports Minister Kiren Rijiju on realise that they can't finish in which is scheduled to finish “And secondly, at some SSunday said his ministry is top two in the points table. with a final at Lord’s in June point you’re going to have devising a plan for phase-wise As per the current points 2021, was introduced by the teams who know they cannot resumption of national camps for system, the value for each Test ICC last year in a bid to get to the final and so those Olympic-bound athletes by the match win in a two-match revive bilateral Test cricket. Test matches aren’t going to be end of this month. series is 60 points a game. “It doesn’t work,” Holding all that entertaining. People Rijiju said the coronavirus- However, if it’s a five-match told Wisden Cricket Monthly know it’s just another game.” forced nationwide lockdown, which has been extended till May 17, forced his ministry to delay the $ - !. resumption of the training camps at Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres. The lockdown was earli- -- er meant to end on May 3. “The camps will start in a ? own hands and allowed clubs to open their facil- phase-wise manner. First we will ities for players to train on their own. start training in NIS Patiala and taly offered Serie A clubs a glimmer of hope Teams such as Napoli and Parma have fol- SAI, Bengaluru where athletes Ion Sunday after it said footballers could take lowed the lead of Lazio — trailing leaders are based currently...By the end of part in individual training sessions as the Juventus by just a point — and gave the nod for this month training is expected to strictest coronavirus lockdown measures begin players to return. start in Bengaluru and Patiala,” to ease. They insisted that they were not breaking the Rijiju said at FICCI's webinar The interior ministry’s go-ahead for players rules because Conte has allowed all Italians to titled 'Corona & Sports: The to attend their club’s training facilities offered fans start exercising in open public places starting Champions Speak’. in the football mad country the first sign that Monday. “The camps will be for those the 2019-20 season might yet be saved. The interior ministry bowed to the seem- sports which have qualified for Some of the bigger clubs with title aspira- ingly inevitable on Sunday and agreed that teams Olympics or the sports whose tions from the less affected regions have been can open their facilities to players for training. Olympic qualification is in future,” talking about going back to training for weeks. “Athletes, professional or otherwise, of non- he said...We will relax things par- But Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte only individual sports are allowed — just as every cit- tially looking at the Olympics," he allowed teams to resume organised activities on izen — to exercise in public or private areas,” the added. May 18 — a date that might push back this sea- interior ministry said. The national camps were sus- son’s completion into the start of the next. But players must “respect social distancing pended in mid-March when the Several regions that have avoided the worst rules of at least two metres and the ban on pub- COVID-19 cases began rising in of the pandemic have taken matters into their lic gatherings.” the country.