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He said, Rquished Opposition work- A woman was bumped off “Elections are over and what- " # 45#/56 All India Traders (CAIT) ers continued in at Ranaghat in Nadia district ever ill-feeling should now be   $  +, showed that at least 67.5 per with at least 8 people losing while a Left supporter was forgotten… Instead of that our day after the Supreme cent participants are in favour their lives to alleged Trinamool killed in Murshidabad, sources workers and those of some ACourt advised the Central of nationwide lockdown while Congress violence in various said. Another BJP man was other political parties are being #! !#  1* her but failed, “thanks to the and State Governments to con- 78.2 per cent people have said parts of the State in the past 24 allegedly beaten to death at systematically targeted, beaten people of Bengal”. sider a lockdown to break the they agreed that corona has hours or so, reports said. Beleghata in North Kolkata, up, murdered and their prop- he people of West Bengal Refusing to let her anger chain of Covid-19 transmis- become uncontrollable. Chief Minister Mamata party men alleged. erties destroyed. We have been Thad put the rulers of on the Election Commission sion, prominent industrialist CAIT national president Banerjee made a public appeal Properties, including forced to transfer the victims of in their place by handing them die down, Mamata complained and trader bodies have called and secretary general Praveen asking the people to remain motorcycles, of BJP and this violence to other safer out a stunning loss in the how the counting of votes at for a nationwide shutdown. Khandelwal on Monday urged indoors and refrain from CPI(M) supporters were places. I request the Chief Assembly elections and this Nandigram was manipulated at Prominent industrialist the Prime Minister to imme- engaging in violence, but polit- destroyed at Chakdaha, Minister to order her men to “proves that the BJP is not a gunpoint to ensure that she lost and Confederation of Indian diately impose a nationwide ical animosity degenerated into Haringhata and other areas of stop this or else we shall be shahenshah,” Chief Minister by a wafer-thin margin. Industry (CII) president Uday lockdown in order to break the bloodshed. Nadia district, sources said. forced to resume campaign Mamata Banerjee said. “I have an SMS with me… Kotak called for the curtail- chain of infections during the Indian Secular Front work- Bengal BJP president Dilip from tomorrow.” Mamata will take oath for it was sent by someone... it said ment of economic activity “to second Covid-19 wave. er Hasanur Zaman was repeat- Ghosh alleged that the houses Refuting the charges, TMC the third time in a row as the Returning Officer of reduce suffering” due to the CAIT said in the event of edly bombed to death at De of BJP men were vandalised spokesperson Kunal Ghosh Bengal Chief Minister on May Nandigram was forced not to deadly second wave of Covid- a national lockdown, the trad- Ganga in North 24 Parganas and torched at Bhagwanpur said, “Our leader Mamata 5, senior party leader and order a recount at gunpoint… 19 cases in India. ing community across the while BJP worker Haran and Patashpur in East Banerjee has asked people not Minister of the outgoing State he said he had risk his life and “At this critical juncture country will ensure the supply Adhikari was shot in Sonarpur. Midnapore while saffron party to indulge in violence. In none Cabinet Partho Chatterjee said family if he ordered a when the toll of lives is rising, of essential items like last year. Another BJP supporter offices were torched at of the cases, the TMC is after the TMC Legislator party recount… But I will not take it the CII urges the strongest Over 9,000 respondents par- succumbed to bullet injury at Balurghat and North Dinajpur involved. In fact, it is the fight on Monday unanimously elect- lying down. I will move the national steps, including cur- ticipated in the online survey. Moynaguri in Jalpaiguri district in North Bengal. He appealed between the old and the new ed her as the Leader of the court and definitely tell all the tailing economic activity, to Amid an exponential rise of North Bengal. A third BJP to the Chief Minister to “stop BJP men. The old BJP men are      TMC Legislature Party. officials to preserve the VVPAT reduce suffering,” Uday Kotak in coronavirus cases, the SC on worker was shot dead at this carnage and let the people beating up the new entrants      She alleged the BJP had and other papers,” she said in a tweet. Sunday urged the Centre and Burapancha village near live in peace.” who went from the TMC.”       misused the poll body to defeat said. Kotak has asked for the States “to consider imposing a highest-level response mea- lockdown to break the chain in sures to address the rising the interest of public     & " / wave of Covid-19 cases, as welfare”. 0 currently safeguarding lives is     )    -R $#"  key to cut the transmission links. #          %(*%()(1 - “The healthcare infra-  '54788 three people had died due of +,%(( )1/ structure and supply build-up $   oxyten shortage and not 24 as are being undertaken on an n yet another hospital reported, though he stressed   %(%)(1.+,%('*/ emergency basis by the %& Itragedy in the country in that the probe would reveal the Governments at the Centre   45#/56 recent days, 24 patients, 23 of truth.  )(.1('.( ) and States, but will take time,” : The them Covid-infected, died in The incident evoked a +,%(.'( 1/ he said. Government has extended ustaining the tempo of air- Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar sharp response from the Earlier, several experts as the coronavirus-induced cur- Slifting the much-needed due to alleged oxygen shortage Congress, with party leader   '('%( * well as leading economists sug- few in the entire State by two oxygen from abroad, an aircraft in the district hospital Rahul Gandhi wondering “how gested the Government a more days, May 6. As per the of the IAF flew non-stop for 12 in the last 24 hours, with the much more suffering before the 9' ( )(*%%+,'-(.%)/ nationwide lockdown is the latest order, the restrictions hours to bring home oxygen Government warning of strin- ‘system’ wakes up. only solution to break the will remain in place in all 75 from Frankfurt, Germany. The gent action against those In heart-breaking episodes   ).(.'( *+,%.(*))/ chain of Covid infections. From districts till May 6 morning. C-17 transport plane ferried found guilty. preceding today’s incident in US epidemiologist Anthony The restrictions were slated four empty cryogenic contain- The Government ordered the country, a fire at a mall in P  ).('.(*+,''('-/ Fauci to AIIMS Director to be lifted on May 4 morn- ers from there and landed at the a probe into the matter and Mumbai housing a Covid- des- Randeep Guleria, all have sug- ing. This is the second exten- Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad. appointed senior IAS officer ignated hospital in March left # )('%(')+,%(*1%/ gested a complete lockdown. sion of lockdown-like curfew Similarly, another C-17 air- Shivayogi Kalasad as the nine, including those on ven- An online survey con- in the country’s most popu- craft airlifted 450 oxygen cylin- inquiry officer.            !  tilators, dead, while 22   ))('('.+,%*('/ ducted by the Confederation of lous State. ders from Brize Norton in the Following the incident,      "!       Covid-19 patients who UK to the Chennai airbase in Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa were either on ventilator or Tamil Nadu. In the past few convened a meeting with oxy- Among these were to Utilising the service of the oxygen support, suffocated to days, the IAF planes carried out gen producers, where a num- reduce the time taken to refill LPG tanker tanker drivers in death when their oxygen sup-  & "     numerous sorties to ferry the ber of decisions were taken to oxygen tankers, provide a green case of emergency was also ply stopped suddenly due to a containers from Singapore, ensure supply of allocated corridor for faster commuting another important decision. malfunction in the main stor- Thailand and United Arab quantity of oxygen to the State of oxygen tankers and avoid Health Minister Dr K age at a civic hospital in Emirates. by the Centre. unnecessary delay at toll gates. Sudhakar maintained that only Nashik. 12 + &,

Q %&  should coordinate and ensure      best arrangements. In the '()*  R absence of proper arrange- ments for isolation at home, the    '61 infected person should be         transferred to the Covid Care hief Minister Shivraj Singh Center. Vehicles can also be   lic interest. “It’s not a mono- CChouhan has said that free arranged if required. He 45#/56 logue that one person will vaccination for people between stressed the need to ensure speak and then judges will 18 and 45 years of age will start implementation of health relat- he Supreme Court on speak. We have an Indian pat- from May 5. Purchase orders ed tests at prescribed rates. He TMonday rejected the pleas tern of arguments in have been issued to both the said that strict action should be of Election Commission of court...There is an aspect of the vaccine manufacturers keeping on Monday in connection with taken in cases of tests being India to ban media reporting soned constitutional body application of mind. First in view the potential require- the prevention and arrange- conducted at higher than pre- on the Madras High Court’s which has been entrusted with prayer of don’t report what is ment of 5.29 crore doses for ments of Covid-19 from his scribed rates. observations that the poll panel functions of conducting the said in court was farfetched,” vaccination. residence through video con- Continued on Page 3 was singularly responsible for elections. We cannot in today’s said Justice Chadrachud reject- Possibilities for import are ferencing. Covid-19 deaths and it should times say media will not report ing the EC plea. also being examined for the Chouhan has said that be booked for murder. the discussions that take place “When something is earliest supply of dosages for effective monitoring of home   &   Justices DY Chandrachud in court,” the Bench said. observed, it’s in the larger pub- vaccination. He said that the isolation system should be and MR Shah advised the EC The Bench went on to lic interest. They (Judges) are vaccination of those above 45 ensured in rural areas. 232 435522 62522 to take the criticism by the point out that the discussions also humans and they are also year will continue as before. Panchayat Rural Development, ' 3:;- <<     #        $%  Madras High Court in the that take place in the courts are stressed...Take this in the cor- Chouhan was addressing a Forest, Health Department staff  <2:; .:.    !   !      right spirit. “The ECI is a sea- of importance and are in pub- rect spirit,” said Justice Shah. meeting of Covid Core Group and local public representatives 73 3<  ;   !"  "     !"R #              #  $ "  #   6544 Minister designate. He made    the day a memorable one to all      amil Nadu’s sombre mood those who had come to the "#    % & " Tdue to Covid-19 pandem- party headquarters with a spe-   $% ic gave way to celebrations, cial gift. A specially made idli,  &  & music, dance and bursting of aptly titled Kalaignar Idli, was     firecrackers since Sunday Iniyavan’s gift to Stalin. It took '$% 45#/56 evening when it was known him and four of his assistants %&    that MK Stalin would form the nearly ten hours to cook the idli " %&) n view of an unprecedented next government as the DMK which resembled the face of M Irise in Covid-19 cases across won a comfortable majority in Karunanidhi, the former Chief    the country, the Government the legislative Assembly Minister and Stalin’s father.   !  has decided to postpone polls. “This is a special idli and  *   NEET-PG for at least four By late Sunday evening, the not for consuming. It has nine +% months. 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 "& "7  & ,"    ,- &     ! "#$"%   !$ 'QP+ % Q (8 R   +7" )+)+.)+),    '61 he Lalit Kala Samiti art  fell vacant after Congress' sit- (Malaiya) too won seven elec-   664/# spread of this network is pre- Tgallery displays, 50 artworks ting MLA Rahul Lodhi joined tions in a row, but in 2018 got dominantly in Tier 2 cities, of Padmashree Vishnuvakankar &  the BJP in March 2020. defeated by Rahul Lodhi, but he odar Learn School (PLS), small towns, and semi-rural along with 52 of his students. It was a different one for did not make any issue. Pthe best education fran- areas, reflecting the initiative’s The exhibition can be seen & the electorates and the BJP too. Counting the reasons behind chise in India, providing com- endeavour to make quality online on Facebook and on The BJP had fielded the same Rahul Lodhi's defeat in the by- plete all-round assistance in education accessible to children WhatsApp. &)+)+ leader Rahul Lodhi from election, Malaiya said that peo- setting up a new school has at the grassroots level. The The artists have presented Damoh. People found it diffi- ple of the constituency did not signed up 13 franchisees in success of the PLS initiative has their perceptions over the can-    '61 cult to forget that Lodhi in last accept his candidature as a BJP 2020-2021 across India in already started showing results vas ans sculptures that clearly election held in 2018, had con- nominee. Maharashtra, Karnataka and with large number of students showcases their love for nature. he BJP candidate in Damoh tested from Congress. The BJP Regarding his defeat from states during enrolled so far. They have tried to bring the Tby-election Rahul Lodhi leaders and activists failed to Malaiya's ward, Malaiya said the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr. Harsh Podar, Director, charm and sheer beauty of the alleged that sabotage by BJP convince the electorates that that Lodhi's defeat margin is PLS has been focussing on Podar Education Network said, nature in their own way.    '61 group or area. Baksa is a rec- activists during election, was Lodhi, who had crossed the more than 17,000 and he lost delivering quality education “The idea behind Podar Learn Each one of them has his tangular wooden box made of responsible for his defeat. To floor and would work for the in almost all the wards of the especially in rural towns of School is to harness inspired own way of handling colours nder the latest and popu- local seasoned wood and its his allegations, former Minister welfare of people. city. However, he told that he India. These 13 franchisees and deserving individuals with and forms. They are sponta- Ular online series of Indira outer surface is covered with Jayant Malaiya stated that he It seems that the strategy of would put forth his point of are across Ranebennur, Latur, a passion for education and a neous, expressive and open to Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Deer skin. This object was col- lost to the electorates only. former chief minister Kamal view before the party and he Parbhani, Buldhana, Nasik, yearning to give back to the any mode of art and art mate- Sangrahalaya entitled ‘Exhibit lected from Himachal Pradesh Factually, he indicated Nath that people of the con- does not need to reply on alle- Solapur, Satara and society. rial. They are experimenting of the Week’ the 'Baksa', a - a northern state of India. The towards former Minister and stituency would contest elec- gations. Chhindwara. PLS not only provides but with zest and finding their solu- wooden box collected from beautifully designed metal plate senior BJP leader Jayant tion against Lodhi. Finally, Congress MLA Even as the entire country enables them with financially tions to start a long journey. It the folk community of fittings at the corner makes the Malaiya, in whose ward, the On Monday, while talking Rahul Lodhi who had resigned went under lockdown and lucrative opportunities to is the beginning of their walk in Himachal Pradesh in 1979 was Baksa more appealing. It was BJP lost to Congress. to media persona, former as a legislator to join the BJP, schools shut transitioning to realise this passion. Keeping in to the unknown world of art exhibited. This is the 50th used to store clothes and other It was entirely a different Minister Jayant Malaiya pulled failed to get elected in the by- online medium, PLS has con- mind that the vast majority of and expression. exhibition under the Exhibit of precious belongings. by-election in Madhya Pradesh. up Lodhi for accusing him for poll and he would remain an tinued to expand its footprint Indians live beyond the select The new set of artists with the Week displayed in the audi- The decoration of house- Damoh assembly constituency the defeat, saying that he ordinary BJP activist. with the aim of enhancing the Tier-1 and metropolitan cities, new ways of seeing and using ence as The First Exhibit of the hold objects among the folk quality of education and oper- the Podar Group of Schools has same old medium display their month of May , 2021 through communities is purely person- ations in CBSE/ICSE specifically aimed this initiative creations. As the painters a d official website, Facebook, al taste. In past decades skins schools. to establish Podar Learn ceramic artists exhibited their Instagram and twitter page of of animals, including the wild With 13 new franchisees Schools across the small towns artistic works at the gallery, the the IGRMS. animals, were used to fulfill on board, the initiative now has of India thereby standardising art enthusiasts are loving the In this regard Praveen multiple necessities like cloth- a network of 32 schools across and raising quality of educa- creativity that they showcased at Kumar Mishra, Director, ing, shoes, furniture, household the country. The geographical tion.” the gallery. IGRMS said that Indira Gandhi decorations etc. Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya Now a days, the use of wild (National Museum of animals skins are limited to a       Mankind), Initially this series great extent due to ban on the will focus on the masterpieces poaching of wild animals. from its collection which are Therefore, such objects are ! "       considered as unique for their now rare and unique and can contribution to the cultural mostly be seen as a part of    '61 consultation with Ruchir that if there is no problem then history of a particular ethnic museum collection. Varshney, in which many acovid there is no need to panic, if you ddeshya Youth Social and positive patients also asked ques- do not have any problem, then UPublic Welfare Committee tions regarding their treatment you can take treatment by iso- organised an online interaction and health and general patients lating it at home by taking the /% with doctors for the Covid also asked their questions. advice of a doctor and in case patients on Monday. The patients asked their of any problem, you can show It was organised for queries like Which test do we it at the nearest Kovid center. 0% patients who are isolated in the have to undergo when there is Dr. Ruchir asked for pro- houses and for those patients corona, which of the rapid tection from the corona, that who are unable to consult the antigens or RT-PCR are more the corona virus spreads only 12& &3 doctors for any problem due to reliable? What should be taken through the nose and mouth, corona, the organization's if BP sugar medicines are being so you always use the mask and    Facebook page NGO uddeshya administered to Covid positive always wash the hands thor- '61 yuva samajik evam jankalyan patients?What would be appro- oughly before touching the      (  !  !  !!    ()*!  samiti broadcastes the interac- priate for a sore throat? How nose, mouth or sanitize and if anzoor Ehteshaam increased the purity and sweetness of !        ! !  !+      tion with nasal throat and many days after recovery from necessary. Only then come out MUrdu language," said writer Gyan Chaturvedi. allergist consulted with Dr. Covid can we donate plasma? of the house. A tribute to prominent writer of the country Manzoor Ruchir Varshney If there is too much weakness Sandeep Rajput of the Ehtesham was paid on Monday. Smriti Sabha was organised on ! $$ +$0   The coordinator of the in the body due to Covid, then institution thanked Dr. Ruchir Monday in memory of prominent Urdu writers. event, Bhavya Saxena, said that what should be changed in the Varshney for free consultation "Manzoor Ehtesham's death is the sudden departure of a man "      more than 100 patients on diet for it? and sharing his experience whom God has created to become a writer. He had greatly  %   Facebook, Dr. Discussed for Dr. Ruchir Varshney told with the patients. increased the sweetness of Urdu ". These emotions were   expressed by the noted satirist of the country, Padmashri Gyan Bhopal: A 32-year-old man errant tractor driver. The Chaturvedi, at the Smriti Sabha organized by the Global Hindi $ " died while his friend escaped injured persons is reportedly Family, Central Hindi Institute and Hindi Bhavan, Bhopal. with injuries after their bike critical, said police. Manzoor Ahtesham was an Indian writer of Hindi literature Bhopal: Failing to clear was hit by a speeding tractor Meanwhile, a 45-year-old known for his depiction of the lives of the Indian Muslim com- MPPSC and depressed over near Amoni railway crossing driver from Maharashtra died munity in the independent India. Ahtesham was born in 1948 unemployment, a 29-year-old under Sukhisewania police sta- under suspicious circumstances in Bhopal, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and did his man committed suicide by tion area on Sunday. who came with truck carrying studies at the Aligarh Muslim University. hanging with the ceiling at his According to the police, Mangoes from Maharashtra at This online programme was co-organized and conducted by house in Nariyalkheda under two injured men were rushed to Eintkhedi area on Sunday. Jawahar Karnavat, Director, Hindi Bhavan. In the Smriti Sabha, Gautam Nagar police station hospital who were severely The deceased Mohammad poet lyricist Kunwar Bechain, former editor of Madhuri and the area on Sunday. injured after their bike was hit Noor reported illness and other creator of Parallel Dictionary Arvind Kumar, famous classical Police said that the by a speeding tractor. One of the driver of the truck Praveen pro- singer Rajan Mishra. deceased, Dinesh Kumar, com- injured men was declared dead vided him with medicine but Tributes were also paid to Suresh Gautam and Bulgarian mitted suicide at his house. The and was identified as Arun when he failed to get relief, he language singer and folk song singer Dheera Verma. At the memo- deceased was MPPSC aspi- Kumar Lodhi of Amoni village was taken to hospital where he rial meeting, Anil Joshi, Vice-Chairman of the Central Hindi rants and failed to get job. while the injured was identified was declared dead. Institute, Ministry of Education, Padmashri Tomio Mizokami, The deceased managed to as Jai escaped with injuries. Police said the circum- Hindi scholar from Japan, poet Anoop Bhargava from America, clear prelims of MPPSC twice Police said that after the stantial evidences suggest that Shailaja Saxena from Canada, Vinod Mishra, Secretary General but failed to clear interview. He incident the tractor driver the deceased died of cardiac of World Hindi Secretariat Mauritius, U.K. from Jai Verma, Vice was also undergoing treatment escaped the spot. The body was arrest but it could not be ascer- Chancellor Hari Mohan Pathak, former Deputy Director at psychiatric Dr. RN Sahu and sent for the post mortem after tained and would be revealed General of All India Radio, Lakshmi Shankar Bajpai, renowned was under medication. the preliminary investigation. after post mortem. Police were writer Kamal Kishore Goenka, linguist Vijay Malhotra, eminent The police have registered The police have registered a informed and on the receipt of poet Praveen Shukla, Director of Microsoft Balendu Dadhich a case under section 174 of the case under section 304 A of the the information a police team and other countries and countries. Many writers and linguists CrPC and started further inves- IPC and have started further reached and started investiga- &  !    ()*! !        ! !  !+ also paid their tributes. tigation. SR investigation to search the tion. SR       In the end, Navendu Vajpayee expressed his gratitude. + $   " ( 4%   3/%

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     %/   P                36      Chandigarh: Punjab Chief and this has also been erratic, Unless the state gets more Minister Amarinder Singh on the Chief Minister noted. tankers, the situation could    Q   ! 45#/56 list released by Delhi govern- 18-45 are vaccinated, and are Monday appealed to the Centre In this period, the number aggravate, she added. ment on Sunday, particularly committed to scale vaccination for more oxygen tankers to be of patients on oxygen support In addition to 90 MT from nitiating its first vaccination people residing in south-west centres in Delhi in a way that made available to the state, has gone up from 4,000 to Bokaro, the state's current allo- Chandigarh: Even as he made Idrive for Covid -19 deterrence district. each school has 10 vaccination which did not have enough around 9,000, and though the cation is: 60 MT from a plant it clear that he was not in favour in 301 centres hosted in gov- To surveillance the ongoing centres." such vehicles to transport the state government's steps to in Himachal Pradesh's Baddi, of a complete and harsh lock- ernment schools for 18-44 age vaccination drive in limited Rai, also said on the second life-saving gas for seriously ill monitor and streamline supplies 20 MT from a plant in down, Punjab Chief Minister group, Delhi government on centres, Deputy Chief Minister consignment of the vaccine, Covid-19 patients. through its controls rooms has Haryana's Panipat, and 15 MT Amarinder Singh on Monday Monday said it will expand Manish Sisodia and Cabinet "We are regularly communicat- The Chief Minister, at the helped in keeping things stable, from a plant in Roorkee and 10 warned people against laxity in immunisation centres in all 272 Minister Gopal Rai also visited ing and as and when we receive Covid review meeting, said the the situation remains fluid and MT from plant in Dehradun, adherence to the curbs wards for swift actions as vac- in different centres located West the consignment, we will keep state urgently need more a matter of concern, he added. both in Uttarakhand. imposed in the state, and said cination is the only weapon to Vinod Nagar and Shahdara. increasing the number of cen- tankers, as it currently had only The current consumption of Besides, around 80 MT is if the situation did not improve, combat against coronavirus. Explaining the situation, tres" 15 at its disposal, with two more oxygen in the state is more than generated daily from the state he would be forced to consid- gymnasiums and other such "About 92 Lakh people have Sisodia said the government As per the data of Delhi likely to come in by Tuesday. 225 MT daily, while the average ASUs & local PSA, and steps er a total lockdown. places ready to house patients. been registered for the free vac- received 4.5 lakh vaccination government, more than 33 lakh These, he said, were not increase in demand every day is are being taken to increase pro- The Chief Minister said he Tented camps should be set cination drive for 18-44 years, doses until now, on the basis of doses have been administered enough to handle the require- around 15-20 per cent. duction on a continuous basis, had so far refrained from up, and gyms and halls should a government official said.While which 301 vaccination centres since the initiation of Covid-19 ment for transporting the oxy- Chief Secretary Vini she said, adding, however, that ordering a sweeping lockdown be converted into L2 and L3 the city administration aiming have been made in 76 schools vaccination in Delhi till now. gen supplies coming in from Mahajan told the meeting that this was not sufficient to meet in the state because it will hurt facilities, he said, adding that 3000 vaccination centres which across Delhi, vaccinating 45,100 "More than 7 lakh beneficiaries other states. in addition to the shortage of the increasing demand. the poor the most and would "we have to be prepared for the will be operating in 300 schools citizens. "The West Vinod Nagar have been completely vacci- Punjab has 195 metric trucks available with trans- Medical Education lead to exodus of migrant worst". across Delhi, many people faced Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya nated with 2 doses of vaccina- tonnes (MT) allocation from porters in the state, the fact that Minister O.P. Soni said more labourers, plunging industries He also directed use of staff had to visit inter-districts to get School in itself has 5 centres that tion while daily vaccination various plants in other states, a tanker takes around four-five oxygen cylinders were also into chaos again. from Rural Development and vaccinated due to non - avail- are working parallelly in the capacity for the 45 plus age but the actual supply received days to bring the 90 MT quota needed at government hospitals However, if the people do other departments to augment ability of the vaccine at their school. We want to ensure that group is about 60,000," a Delhi over the past seven days has allocation from a Bokaro plant to meet the growing require- not stringently comply with the the workforce for tracing of nearest centres mentioned in the all citizens between the ages of government official said. been around 110-120 MT daily, has made things worse. ment. restrictions in place, harsher Covid contacts in rural areas. steps might have to be taken, he The directives came as added. Health Minister Balbir Sidhu #  C $&7  &       The state is currently in a said the situation was grim with "7"  soft lockdown situation, with only 300 beds now available at strong curbs in place, with L3 level in the state. Hospitals    &       additional restrictions imposed were getting overwhelmed, he by the government on Sunday. added.      45#/56 towards the right line of treat- 8&&    DGP Dinkar Gupta told Health Secretary Hussan ment either in Allopathic or the meeting that all measures Lal pointed out that the state's Gurugram: Nearly 15 critical that it has received less than one he North Delhi Municipal Ayurvedic system of treatment were being taken to enforce the positivity rate had on Sunday Covid-19 patients have lost their tonne of oxygen. TCorporation (NMC) has and medicine,” he added. % 76 current curbs strictly. stood at 12 per cent, with the lives due to acute shortage of Meanwhile, the administra- activated 24 hours tele coun- Municipal Commissioner, Chairing a high-level virtual Malwa region showing increase oxygen in smaller hospitals of tion officials claimed that there selling service for Covid-19 Sanjay Goel said that the tele- meeting to review the Covid sit- cases in the last seven-10 days. Gurugram during the last was no shortage of liquid oxygen patients through its helpline no counselling would be done by    45#/56 ed four D-type oxygen cylin- uation, the Chief Minister on With L3 occupancy 90 per week.These hospitals regularly in Gurugram.Aryan Hospital 1800 200 8701. the senior faculty of Hindu Rao ders from our Rajghat response Monday also ordered a stop on cent and in some cases 100 per demand from the district admin- located on Old Railway Road, Mayor of North Delhi Jai Medical College for Allopathic aced with shortage of point to Dharamveer Solanki all take-away deliveries from cent, the situation was grim, he istration through Twitter or Gurugram, tweeted that it has Prakash informed that the civic system of medicine, while FOxygen, some hospitals in MultiSpeciality Hospital restaurants, which was being said, adding that CFR was close other social media platforms to sought officials' intervention to body has introduced consulta- senior Ayush doctors practic- Delhi on Monday sent out (Rohini) and averted any used by youngsters as a pretext to two per cent and higher (at provide liquid oxygen to them. provide oxygen at the hospital tion from Ayurvedic doctors. ing in Ayurveda would respond desperate SOS calls to author- tragedy. to move out of their 2.7 per cent) in rural areas. According to the hospital but to no avail. However, residents can also to the queries of citizens as per ities to replenish their dwin- “We are in touch with the homes.Only home deliveries of Home deaths currently management, several of them Bharat, Medical take consultations from their choice. dling stocks. AAP national hospital administration and food should be allowed, he were also at two per cent. The have discharged all patients and Superintendent, SPES hospital, Allopathic doctor as well. “Their rich experience and spokesperson Raghav Chadha have allocated four D-type directed the officials. He, how- worrying factor was that 17 per shut down operations, claiming said the hospital has stopped “All one need to do is to knowledge would help in treat- responded to calls and provid- oxygen cylinders from our ever, gave permission for shops cent of the all deaths had no co- the administration and the fresh admissions of Covid dial a helpline number and ing the patients and their fam- ed immediate help to save Rajghat Response Point. We selling fertilisers to be morbid conditions, he said. Municipal Corporation of patients as they have not received press 4 after that to get con- ily members of the corona and many lives. shall spare no effort to address open. K.K. Talwar, head of the Gurugram (MCG) have not a single oxygen cylinder. In the nected with doctors,” he said, mental trauma of the disease,” The AAP leader also each and every SOS. But we at Asserting that he will not state's Covid expert committee, paid attention to their repeated absence of continuous oxygen adding that in cases of consul- he said. appealed to the Centre to the Delhi Govt are raising allow Punjab to go the way of stressed the need to prioritise requests for liquid oxygen. supply, we ask families of indoor tation required with allopath- Jai Prakash further said ensure delivery of Oxygen to #SOS too. Please give us our some other states, where monitoring of home isolation Ashok Kathuria, Director of patients to arrange for oxygen ic doctors of Hindu Rao that the civic body started Delhi. allocated share of oxygen,” he patients could be seen lying out cases to identify serious Kathuria hospital in Old cylinders to continue their treat- Medical College, one can press covid helpline number 1800- Replying to SOS call of said in a tweet. on the roads, the Chief patients fast, especially in rural Gurugram, said, "Due to short- ment. 3 after dialing helpline. 200-8701 for the convenience Irene Hospital situated in The AAP leader also made Minister said that industry areas. age of oxygen four Covid-19 "Without oxygen how can The mayor said since a of the citizens where they can Kalkaji, he tweeted “It has been available 10 D-type oxygen should be encouraged to use With no clarity still on patients had died in the hospi- we run operations? Why should large section of people, believe get information related to covid taken care of. We have ear- cylinders to IBS Hospital in their CSR funds for vaccination whether mutation was respon- tal. Now we have stopped admis- we face people's anger without in Ayurveda system of medi- testing centre, vaccination cen- marked 8 D-type oxygen cylin- Lajpat Nagar who was running and treatment of their labour sible for the current spread, he sion of new Covid patients as we any mistake on our part. The dis- cine and treatment, North tre, hospital, covid care centre, ders to IRENE Hospital from out of Oxygen and lives of 37 suffering from mild or moder- also underlined the impor- cannot risk someone's life and trict management and the MCG DMC has extended this service isolation centre, lifting of bio- our Rajghat Response Point. were on stake. ate illness, so that they can stay tance of increasing L3 bed why should we face the families' are responsible for allocation of in addition to Allopathy. medical waste, cremation/ bur- As our oxygen reserves are “We have rushed 10 D-type at home, thus reducing pressure capacity.Medical Education anger without any mistake on oxygen supply in Gurugram," “It is an important step ial ground and queries related quickly depleting, we urge oxygen cylinders from our SOS on hospitals. Secretary D.K. Tewari disclosed our part." said a senior doctor of a leading towards providing consulta- to requirement of sanitization. Centre to ensure that commit- reserves to IBS hospital in Underlining the need to that from 343 in the first week Park Group of hospitals hospital requesting anonymity. tions to the Covid patients Now, this helpline as tele- ted oxygen supply to Delhi is Lajpat Nagar, which would step up preparedness amid of April, ICU bed capacity had tweeted on Sunday that liquid Haryana Chief Minister who are under treatment espe- counselling tool is real source delivered,” help them tide over the crisis. projections of a peak in the increased to 770 and would be oxygen allocated to it in chaired a cially at home and their atten- of authentic information The hospital in the message Sincerely hope that with the coming days, he ordered 20 per further enhanced to 900 by the Gurugram was hijacked by some meeting to discuss oxygen allo- dants or their family members regarding line of treatment of said that it was left with one intervention of judiciary, the cent increase in bed capacity in end of the week. other hospital. cation for Gurugram hospitals. who are in trauma due to the disease and cure trauma hour of Oxygen and 27 of Centre will finally be charita- the next 10 days. The total oxygen beds will "More than 140 patients' Khattar assured smooth oxygen pandemic. This helpline would through various branch of patients are on Oxygen support ble enough to give Delhi its He directed the Health and be increased from 1,500 to lives are in danger," it tweeted. supply to all hospitals in the dis- certainly help in relieving their medicine and treatment, he and seven on high flow supply. share of oxygen,” he Medical Education 1,800 this week and further to Later, the hospital tweeted trict. trauma and guide them said. Similarly, Chadha provid- tweeted. Departments to get stadiums, 2,000, he disclosed. 9  7          12   /3/% 8&  !     % $  *!!  % $    45#/56 Gurugram : To fix accountabil- son would be sent to Call Centre,       ity of oxygen supply in from where a call will be made ith the arrest of four per- Gurugram, the district admin- to him or her. If he or she still    45#/56 concerned,” said Chinmoy 6+ Wsons, the Delhi Police istration has roped in Vplak requires oxygen then it would be Biswal, the Public Relation has busted a racket of black India, a professional company got filled up, otherwise he or she eaving no stone unturned to Officer (PRO) of Delhi Police.   64/76 marketing of oxygen concen- which manages supply chain of would be asked to return the Lprovide assistance to the “Police have also released 70 trator machines (OCM) which e- commerce companies like cylinder, so that it can be given needy, the Delhi Police has oxygen cylinders to institutions aryana Chief Minister is required for the treatment of Amazon and Flipkart, to make to another needy patient," Ranjan released lifesaving injections, that include the official in charge HManohar Lal on Monday COVID-19 patients. Police said supply of oxygen cylinder said, adding that the company medicines, oxygen and equip- of DDMA West district, CDMO said that the quantity of oxygen that a total of 115 OCMs were smooth In Gurugram. officials asked to devise a mech- ment like oxygen concentrators Terapanth Ansari Hospital, distribution in the state has recovered from the possession Gurugram Divisional anism for proper utilisation of to hospitals and care centers for World Brain Centre Hospital, been increased and at present, of the accused. Commissioner Rajeev Ranjan available resources"Ranjan also use by needy patients in the Aarya Hospital, Bhagat Chandra oxygen is being supplied to all The accused have been recently held a meeting with said that the district adminis- National Capital. Hospital in south west district. districts as per the requirement. identified as Anuj Jain (40) and Ravinder Yadav of Vplak India tration would be requiring more According to police, so far 140 oxygen cylinders freshly Now, after ensuring supply his brother Anil Jain, a resident and Pradeep Aggarwal, an number of doctors and para- 86 remdisivir injections, used for seized are in the process of of oxygen in the hospitals, the of Janakpuri, Shekhar Kumar Artificial Intelligence expert. medical staff for additional facil- critical care in high lungs infec- release,” said Biswal. State Government is trying to (37), a resident of West Ranjan said that presently ities and for replacement of doc- tion, have been released to hos- “Around 170 Oxygen con- ensure that the facility of pro- Sagarpur area and Keshav machine. He found Anuj, along Janakpuri which was found there is no accounting of oxygen tors who have themselves pitals that include Sanjay Gandhi centrators seized by north dis- viding oxygen individually Chaudhary, resident of Vaishali with Shekhar Kumar, was locked. The godown was cylinders as many people are tak- become covid positive."The dis- Memorial Hospital, BSA trict police have been released to should also be made available Extension. inside a car at Sanjay Gandhi searched at the instance of ing cylinders, majority of which trict administration is looking for Hosipital, Deepchand Bandhu AIIMS (60), CAPF Hospital to the patients as per the con- According to Rajiv Ranjan Transport Nagar,” said the DCP. Anuj and his brother Anil was are not returned. There are specialists in medicine, chest Hospital, Park Hospital, Kailash (40) and Covid Care Centres sultation of the doctor, said the Singh, the Deputy “Suring interrogation, the found present inside the locked reports that some people are specialist, pulmonology , anaes- hospital, CDMO, Terapanth while over 100 concentrators Chief Minister while presiding Commissioner of Police accused Anuj agreed to sell one premises with oxygen concen- storing these cylinders. thesia and other MBBS doctors Chhatarpur, Rohini Covid Care seized by Outer North district over a review meeting in Palwal (DCP), Outernorth district, oxygen concentrator machine trators,” said the DCP. He said that bar coding of who are willing to provide their Center and DDMA North. and others are in the process of district. police received specific inputs for Rs 1,10,000 and accepted Rs “Anil was also arrested by oxygen cylinders may be done so services for covid-19 patients. “Around 90 Fabipiravur release. In the same manner, 66 Khattar on Monday visited that one Anuj Jain was selling 5,000 as a token money, fol- Delhi Police Crime Branch in that while distributing cylin- Besides retired paramedical staff tablets have been given to Oxygen flow meters, 24 oxygen four districts namely Rewari, oxygen concentrator machines lowing which police appre- 2017 for changing old curren- ders, mobile numbers and is also required. We urged the Deepchand Bandhu Hospital regulators and 63 pulse Palwal, Nuh and Fatehabad to on higher price and was hended both the accused per- cy note worth Rs 5 crore. A Adhaar number of the person persons having above specialities by order of the District oxymeters have been released. take stock of the health infra- involved in profiteering. sons. Later, Chaudhary was total of 115 oxygen concentra- receiving cylinder can be taken. to come forward and get them- Commissioner (DC) of North. 18 oxygen pumps and 28 oxy- structure and supply of medical “Thereafter, head constable also arrested,” said the DCP. tor, two cars and Rs 4,90,000 "If any cylinder does not selves registered with the the dis- Over 100 remdisivir injections gen flow meters are in the oxygen. Arun Kumar was sent as a “The accused persons cash were recovered from their come for refilling in 48 hours, trict administration," Ranjan are under process of release, pipeline for release,” said He said that teams of offi- decoy customer to purchase the operating a godown at possession,” the DCP added. then the details of receiver per- added. SR awaiting orders from authorities Biswal. cers have been formed in all the districts to ensure uninter- rupted supply of oxygen in all beds and one thousand 375             the hospitals.  oxygen beds are available in He directed the officers Government Covid Care concerned to continuously Centers and 621 isolation and   64/76 certificates will be subject to being the common capital of conduct the audit regarding 68 oxygen beds are available in random testing. Punjab and Haryana, it was '775"*"475/A availability of bed and oxygen   private sector Covid Centers. ith the Covid-19 cases These decisions were taken also felt that a total lockdown in the districts. Nearly 28 percent isolation Whitting a high almost by UT Administrator, VP Singh for a long period will adverse- Khattar said that the oxy- beds and 61 percent oxygen everyday, the UT Badnore after reviewing the ly affect the economy and may "5#*6: ;"5"4 gen quota of the state has been From Page 1 beds in Government Covid Administration on Monday covid situation in a Special War also lead to migration of enhanced. On April 22, the Chouhan was told in the Care Center are full. In the ordered to shut all the shops Room meeting here. The meet- labourers from the city, there- 64/76$ /5*6" state's oxygen quota was meeting that 12,072 new pos- Covid Care Centers of the pri- selling non-essential items for ing was attended by Manoj by causing massive disruption. enhanced from 156 MT to 162 itive cases have come up in the vate sector, 22 percent isolation a week in Chandigarh from 5 Parida, Adviser to the Badnore asked the health MT, while this quota has been state. The number of people beds and 85 percent oxygen pm on Tuesday. Administrator, Arun Kumar authorities that beds’ capacity howing no respite, the pan- In the last 24 hours, six further enhanced to 257 who have recovered is 13,408. beds are full. The work of lay- Officials said that the night Gupta, Principal Secretary in medical institutions should Sdemic continued to surge in women and five men died due MT. Those who have recovered ing new oxygen pipeline in 42 curfew will continue from 6 pm Home and Sanjay Beniwal, be enhanced to accommodate Chandigarh on Monday, with to Covid-19. As per the health Haryana Government has include 1506 from different district hospitals in the state is to 5 am every day and total DGP, KK Yadav, the increasing number of covid 890 people testing positive, up bulletin, 466 male and 424 set up a state level control hospitals, 706 from Covid Care in progress at a rapid pace. Out weekend curfew on Saturday Commissioner, Municipal patients. A Special Task Force from the previous all-time high female residents were tested room to monitor oxygen sup- Centers and 11,197 in home of a total of 2,302 oxygen and Sunday will continue. Corporation Mandip Singh should be constituted under of 860 recorded just a day positive in the last 24 hours. A ply in the state. Besides this, six isolation. As many as 14,088 points, 1,558 have been com- Crowded places like Sukhna Brar, Deputy Commissioner. Principal Secretary Health to back. Eleven more patients maximum of 79 cases were PSA technology based plants oxygen beds are available in pleted. Construction work of Lake, Museums, Libraries, In the meeting, there was ensure proper auditing of the succumbed to the virus in the reported in Manimajra fol- are ready in Faridabad, Sonipat, government hospitals in the the remaining is going on at a Rock Garden will remain a detailed discussion regarding fatalities taking place in Sector city taking the death toll to 507. lowed by 29 cases each in Karnal, Ambala, Panchkula state. Of these, 11,891 are occu- fast pace. Similarly, the work of closed. While there will be no restrictive steps taken by the 16, 32 and 48 hospitals. This The total caseload was record- Sector 40 and Sector 37. So far. and Hisar. Out of these, pro- pied. Out of 10,837 oxygen laying oxygen pipeline in 51 restriction on inter-state neighbouring states of Punjab will help the Administration to ed at 45,196 while the active 4.16 lakh samples have been duction has started from beds in the private sector, 9,390 community health centers of movement, those entering and Haryana including lock- improve and take corrective cases were 7943 till the evening, tested in the city in which 3911 Sonipat plant and production beds are full. the state is also being done at Chandigarh without negative down measures to prevent measures in indoor medical stated Chandigarh’s health bul- tests were conducted in the last will start in 3-4 days at the About 14,472 isolation a rapid pace. Covid-19 reports or vaccine spread of infection. Chandigarh treatment. letin. 24 hours. remaining plants, he added.  !" $%!& !& '()(*  +

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larmed at various requests Aappearing on social media such as twitter regarding the adoption of kids whose parents   45#/56 have died due to Covid-19, the National Commission for the tates seem to have to wait Protection of Child Rights Smore to get the adequate (NCPCR) has warned the com- supply of vaccines, particular- mon citizens/NGOs to refrain ly Covishield with its manu- from doing so and written to facturer Adar Poonawalla of States and Union Territories, Serum Institute of India (SII) states and private hospitals in July. urging them to inform child on Monday categorically stat- the next few months. “We Though the Centre has protection authorities about ing that his firm cannot ramp have got all kinds of support, among various steps opened such orphans. up production overnight as be it scientific, regulatory and up vaccination for all above 18 “The commission has vaccine making is a specialised financial. As of today, we years from May 1, the pro- been made aware of instances process. received total orders of over 26 curement of jabs has been left where it has been seen that The missive followed authorities” The statement of crore doses, of which we sup- to states and private hospitals. many NGOs are advertising complaints that a few NGOs He also pointed out that it Poonawalla comes days after plied more than 15 crore This has led to state after about the children who have and individuals had been on was necessary for every indi- he had said that due to “pres- doses. We have also got 100 state rushing to SII, which can become orphans after losing their own on the social plat- vidual, entity, organisation or sure and aggression” for him per cent advance of Rs 1,732.5 meet only a small part of the both their parents to Covid- forms like twitter and NGO to ensure that any infor- and his family temporarily crore by the GOI for the next demand. 19,” NCPCR chairperson WhatsApp urging people to mation received about leaving the country for the tranche of 11 crore doses in Serum is licensed to man-   45#/56 past few days, the IAF planes Priyank Kanoongo has written help such kids “get a new life orphaned and abandoned UK, as “everyone wants the the next few months,” he said. ufacture COVID shots from carried out numerous sorties to chief secretaries across the and spread the word,” while children during these Covid vaccine to be available in the Earlier in the day, the AstraZeneca Plc and Novavax ustaining the tempo of air- to ferry the containers from States in a letter. sharing their contact num- times is shared on the helpine quickest possible time.” This is Union Ministry of Health said Inc. But so far, the government Slifting the much-needed Singapore, Thailand and the He said that “in such a sad bers. 1098. likely to impact the vaccina- that 11 crore doses of has approved only oxygen from abroad, an air- United Arab Emirates. situation of the surge in The procedure under the “Similarly, it is further tion drive that was kicked off Covishield are to come from AstraZeneca’s Covishield vac- craft of the IAF flew non-stop An Italian air force trans- Covid-19 cases in the country JJ Act, 2015 ensures that chil- requested that if any such from May 1 to cover 18 + pop- SII during May, June and July. cine for use. for 12 hours to bring home port plane landed here on there are situations arising dren are provided all the min- information for an abandoned ulation i.e. about 60 crore Another 5 crore doses of The Government has also oxygen from Frankfurt, Monday with a team of med- where the child has lost both imum standards of care and or orphaned children is people. Covaxin have been ordered approved the homegrown Germany. The C-17 trans- ical experts, oxygen genera- its parents or is found to be their rights are upheld and received by any entity, organ- In a statement here, from Bharat Biotech India Ltd Covaxin vaccine of Bharat port plane ferried four empty tion plant and ventilators to abandoned. It may be noted protected, Kanoongo said. isation, NGO then the same Poonawalla said that it has for the same months. Biotech. Russia’s Sputnik V cryogenic containers from help India fight the pandem- that the Juvenile Justice (Care “Therefore, it is of utmost can be also be informed to the orders from the Government Poonawalla, however, did vaccine too has been approved there and landed at the ic. The oxygen generation and Protection of Children) importance that these children National Commission for to supply 11 crore more doses not give a timeline for sup- for emergency use. Hindan airbase, Ghaziabad. system capable of supplying Act, 2015 provides for the who have lost their family Protection of Child Rights over the next few months on plying the vaccines. Pune- SII CEO Poonawalla, who Similarly, another C-17 the gas to the entire hospital procedure to be followed for support must be produced either through email top of 15 crore already sup- based SII can produce 6-7 is currently in London, said the aircraft airlifted 450 oxygen will be deployed at the Indo- children who have lost their before the child protection ([email protected]) or through plied, Poonawalla said. He crore doses a month and is population of India is huge and cylinders from Brize Norton Tibetan Border family support and have authorities of the district, and telephone (011-23478250) for further said that another 11 reportedly planning to ramp to produce enough doses for all in the UK to the Chennai air- Police(ITBP)hospital in become children in need of information about these chil- assistance and help to the crore doses will be supplied to up production to 10 crore by adults is not an easy task. base in Tamil Nadu. In the Greater Noida. care and protection.” dren must be shared with the children,” the letter said.

may be made only after com- pleting the mandatory quar- Q2R / "97   %&8+666    ! P antine period to break the chain of coronavirus, reads the order issued on April 28.   45#/56 activities. tution of a Committee, for  2:   Keeping in view the Further, the investigation obtaining actual scenario Covid-19 situation, the Home he CBI on Monday said it of both these cases was trans- including arrest, false impli- Ministry advised the Jammu Thas registered a case in ferred to CBI. In the cation of the said scientist and and Kashmir administration to connection with the “ISRO Espionage case, CBI submit- to find out ways for taking   ! 45#/56 take necessary transporta- spy case” in compliance to a ted Final Report (charge appropriate steps against the tion/logistics/accomodation Supreme Court order of April Act 1923 and Section 34 (com- sheet) before the Chief Judicial erring officials, the CBI said. he Union Home Ministry and other arrangements 15 this year for taking action mon intention) of IPC against Magistrate, Accordingly, a Committee Thas ordered deployment required in connection with against the erring police offi- two accused Maldivian nation- Ernakulam(Kerala) which was under the Chairmanship of a of 50 additional companies deployment of the CAPFs cers who allegedly framed sci- als on the allegations that they, accepted by the Court. While retired judge of the SC, was (5,000 personnel) of the within the UT, as per the entist S Nambi Narayanan in a in collusion with some others, submitting the said report in constituted by the Union Central paramilitary forces in Government guidelines on the false espionage case. had taken part in the activities the Espionage case, the alle- Home Ministry, it said. Jammu and Kashmir to aug- subject. The deployment of the Earlier, the case was regis- against the sovereignty and gations pertaining to espi- The Committee, after ment law and order security additional paramilitary per- tered by Kerala Police on integrity of India and indulged onage were found to be false. conducting inquiry, submitted grid in the Union Territory sonnel will be organised by UT October 20, 1994, as Crime No. in other activities which would One of the scientists S its report before the apex from May 7. The move comes Administration, added the 225/94 at Police Station harm the cordial relations of Nambi Narayanan took the court. Based on the said after a request to the effect was copy of the order. Vanchiyoor, Trivandrum India with its neighbours. matter for taking action enquiry report, the SC made J&K DGP through a let- Presently, 60 battalions of against a Maldivian National Later, the investigation of against the erring officials to through an order on April 15 ter on April 27 and it was deployment of the 50 Central panies) to Union Territory of the CRPF and 10 battalions of under Foreigner’s Act on the both the said cases was the apex court by way of fil- directed the CBI to proceed in approved by the Centre the Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Jammu and Kashmir by May 7. other CAPFs are deployed on allegations of overstaying in entrusted to a SIT of Kerala ing a civil writ petition. the matter in accordance with next day. or Central paramilitary com- “The UT Administration the ground in the Union India after the expiry of the police. In Crime no. 246/1994, The SC, in its judgement law, being a Court directed The mobilisation is being panies, the order said, “The of Jammu & Kashmir is Territory for law and order as visa. besides said two accused, four dated September 14, 2018 in enquiry. made “for augmentation of matter has been considered in requested to work out the also for the security duty roles, Subsequently, another case more persons including two the Civil Appeal No. 6637- “Accordingly, as per the existing deployment grid to this Ministry, it has been decid- detailed deployment plan in sources said. The additional as Crime No. 246/1994 dated scientists working at Liquid 6638/2018), awarded com- directions of Hon’ble Supreme effectively manage law and ed to provide 50 companies of consultation with the respec- troops are likely to be also used November 13, 1994, was also Propulsion Systems Centre pensation of Rs 50 lakh to Court, CBI has registered a order and security duties.” CAPF (CRPF-20, BSF-10, SSB- tive CAPFs and the deploy- for the conduct of the registered at Vanchiyoor Police (LPSC) of ISRO were arrest- Narayanan on several counts case,” the agency said in a On the decision for 10, ITBP-05 and CISF-05 com- ment of the CAPFs companies Amarnath Yatra, they added. station under Official Secrets ed on the charges of espionage and also ordered the consti- statement. B B&  0  1  N O5&  !+,  ,   45#/56 cylinders. Please open the gates New Delhi. !2 + 3 and save a soul on time.” Ramesh tweeted the video, xternal Affairs Minister S. However, the New Zealand saying, “While I thank @IYC EJaishankar on Sunday took Embassy apologised soon after, for its stellar efforts, as an on the Congress, which had saying, “We are trying all Indian citizen I’m stunned that attempted to project that the sources to arrange for oxygen the youth wing of the opposi- Central Government had col- cylinders urgently and our tion party is attending to SOS lapsed and foreign embassies appeal has unfortunately been calls from foreign embassies. Is were reaching out to the misinterpreted, for which we the MEA sleeping Opposition for help with their are sorry.” @DrSJaishankar?” Covid-19 medical emergencies. The apology came after To this, Jaishankar tweeted On Sunday, the New Jaishankar rebutted Congress on Sunday morning, “MEA Zealand Embassy in New Delhi leader Jairam Ramesh, who checked with the Philippines tweeted an SOS tagging youth had on Saturday accused the Embassy. This was an unso- leaders of the Congress, saying, Government of being com- licited supply as they had no “Could you please help with pletely dysfunctional and unre- Covid cases. Clearly for cheap oxygen cylinder urgently at sponsive towards medical publicity by you know who. the New Zealand High emergency at the Philippines Giving away cylinders like this Commission? Thank you.” Embassy. when there are people in des- 4  ! !   !  56  7  Youth Congress president On Saturday, the Indian perate need of oxygen is sim- BV Srinivas responded to the Youth Congress had tweeted a ply appalling. Jairamji, MEA request and tweeted an hour video claiming that its mem- never sleeps; our people know later saying, “We have reached bers were providing medical across the world. MEA also  , !%,".#,$ New Zealand High emergency services at the never fakes; we know who Commission with oxygen Embassy of the Philippines in does.”   45#/56 .$    +'/ "/0 ,'1 " eacting to reports of the ,  "   RCentral Vista as essential !   service, Congress spokesperson   /! "   45#/56 *   -    Pawan Khera has attacked the Union Government and raised "   , special NIA court in questions about the vaccines. 0 ( AKerala’s Ernakulam on   45#/56 Arambagh was set on fire. The candidate Mihir Goswami was Addressing a Press confer- Monday sentenced a fake vehicle of , learnt to be damaged after the ence on Monday Khera said,  Indian currency note (FICN) he Union Home Ministry who defeated Chief Minister Election Commission “Central Vista is an essential ser- racketeer to six years rigorous Ton Monday sought a Mamata Banerjee in announced his victory from vice, amid this pandemic in the have been told by the manufac- imprisonment besides impos- report from the West Bengal Nandigram, was also report- Natabari in north Bengal Capital where thousands are turers that it wouldn’t be avail- ing a fine in connection with Government on the post elec- edly attacked. defeating Rabindranath dying every day, lakhs are suf- able before July. I don’t want to the Thrissur FICN case. tion violence in the State tar- “MHA has asked West Ghosh, minister and senior fering and struggling for hospi- remind Hon’ble Prime Minister An NIA spokesperson said geting Opposition political Bengal Government for a TMC leader. tal beds, for oxygen, for medi- what he said in January at the here that the special court for workers. report on the post election vio- A BJP party office at cines, in the same capital city, the World Economic Forum that by NIA cases in Ernakulam con- The Home Ministry in a lence targeting opposition Arambagh was set ablaze Central Vista is an essential August, 300 million people victed Ali Hossain aka letter to the West Bengal Chief political workers in the state,” where the party’s candidate service, but the vaccine will would be vaccinated,” he said. Mohammed Ali Hossain, 30, a was originally registered at the NIA had taken over the Secretary has asked him to the Home Ministry Madhusudan Bag defeated come in July, is that a joke?” The Congress demanded resident of Murshidabad dis- Thrissur East police station case on October 27, 2018. submit a detailed report on the Spokesperson tweeted. TMC’s Sujata Mondal by He said over the last 15 days, auditing and distribution of for- trict in West Bengal, under sev- on August 19, 2018 against The official said that inves- violence that broke out in After the violence, around 7,100 votes. the tragedies in the hospitals that eign aid like injections, oxygen eral sections of the Indian Hossain following the seizure tigation had revealed that in parts of the state on Sunday Trinamool Congress leaders, At Siuri, a BJP office was we have all witnessed in Delhi, and other drugs. “We request Penal Code in a 2018 FICN of two FICNs of Rs 2,000 2018, Hossain had conspired evening even as trends and however, said they had noth- ransacked and the local party which is the capital city, a few and demand from the case and sentenced him to six denomination from his pos- with accused Alim Sheik, a results from the Assembly ing to do with any such inci- leader’s tractor was set ablaze. kilometres from the Central Government, every day, please years rigorous imprisonment session. Bangladeshi national who is election were pouring in. dents in West Bengal and A similar incident was Vista, hospitals are pleading make public, share it with every besides imposing a fine of Rs Based on Hossain’s inter- absconding, to smuggle FICN The houses and vehicles of urged people to maintain reported from Kolkata’s through social media, through Indian, where has this aid come 85,000 on him for his role in rogation, 101 fake notes of Rs into Kerala, with an intention some Bharatiya peace and follow Covid-19 Beleghata constituency where media, they are pleading, beg- from, where is it going -- which procuring, possessing and cir- 2,000 face value each were to use the same as genuine candidates were allegedly protocols. a BJP candidate’s garage was ging for oxygen. state, which hospital, which culating FICN in Kerala. recovered from his residence in Indian currency for unlawful attacked and a party office at At Natabari, the car of BJP set on fire. “Is the vaccine available? 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A7   %& >&%  3   , ,   (4 &  6  ;( (  <   3  0 ?=& & , ,2    $      Lucknow: In order to prevent  841# Covid surge in the rural areas in Jammu: In a shocking incident, par- Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi amajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday ents of a 2-month-old dead Covid pos-   B++8 Adityanath Government is Saccused the ruling BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh itive baby abandoned the body at a hos- going to launch a mega testing of remaining in "isolation" and said the frightening pictures pital in Jammu district and fled, an offi- hattering peace prevailing along the 194 km campaign for Covid infection in coming from hospitals are exposing the tall claims of Chief cial said on Monday. Slong international border between India all the revenue villages of the Minister . S.M.G.S. Hospital Medical and Pakistan across Jammu frontier, the state from May 5. "The BJP government did nothing in past four years Superintendent, Dr Dara Singh, said the Pakistani rangers early Monday morning tar- The Chief Minister, while and remained in isolation due to which it has put entire parents ran away from the geted a BSF patrol party in the Ramgarh sub sec- presiding over a high-level The number of RRTs state in isolation now. The tall claims of Adityanath is hospital. "The baby was admitted to the tor of Samba by opening 'unprovoked' firing on Covid review meeting, said that (Rapid Response Teams) should exposed in frightening pictures and videos coming from hospital on Sunday with congenital them. the rural areas have been a mat- be increased to check Covid hospitals daily," Yadav said in a statement here. heart disease and other problems. The This is the first incident of 'unprovoked' fir- ter of huge concern and we have spread in the villages of each dis- He also questioned the work being done by chief min- baby, who had tested positive for ing on the Indian border guards after both India to protect the villages from the trict.Members of RRTs should ister's 'Team-9', saying that in some cases, entire families Covid-19, expired and the parents and Pakistan had renewed their mutually bro- Covid spread. make door-to-door visits and are COVID-19 positive and no one is there to take care of were told to test themselves for the kered ceasefire agreement from the midnight of To curb the Covid numbers check body temperatures, them. The SP leader also alleged that alive people are being virus. Instead of testing themselves or February 24-25. in rural areas, the government record oxygen level and check declared dead in hospitals. taking the dead baby's body, the Luckily, the BSF patrol party escaped has decided to ramp up testing for other symptoms in people "There is no proper supply of oxygen and no beds in parents ran away from the hospital," he unhurt. Official sources in the BSF confirmed, Interestingly, the Ramgarh sector was wit- in around 97,409 revenue vil- who are into home isolation. hospitals. Hundreds of people are dying due to misman- said. "no loss of life/injury was reported on ground nessing hectic activity for the last couple of lages of 75 districts. The Chief Minister also agement and BJP government is responsible both admin- "Our efforts to trace them have zero". weeks. The focus is to contain the ordered the health department istratively and morally," Yadav said, adding that such irre- failed so far and we have kept the body According to official sources, "early Monday On March 16, 2021 alert BSF jawans had spread of the infections in rural to complete preparations for the sponsible government is of no use to people. in the hospital mortuary. IANS morning Pakistani rangers stationed at one of killed a Pakistani intruder in the same sector areas."We have to protect vil- successful implementation of the Pak post 'Tipu' and 'Hussain' fired around after he refused to retrieve inside the Pak ter- lages from Covid infection at this large testing drive which 20 rounds of small weapons targeting the ritory and kept advancing towards the Indian any cost. There is a need for spe- will begin from Tuesday. working party of BOP Majra near mount no 8/36 side. cial vigilance in the villages. In "We are hoping that the vil- && '@A pillar no 81". In response, BSF jawans exercised Several aeroplane shaped balloons with PIA such a situation, a massive cam- lagers will recognize the bene- utmost restraint but maintained a close watch written on it were also recovered from agricul- paign of Covid testing should be fits of getting tested to help on the activities of the Pak rangers. tural fields in the Hiranagar, Arnia and RS Pura conducted in all the 97,409 reduce the spread of the virus," !#  +8+' 1.49 per cent. while the infected cases went up After gathering inputs and making prelim- sectors of Jammu frontier. revenue villages of the state", he said a government With 78 fresh deaths, the by 2624 to trigger a jump in the inary assessment of the ground Meanwhile, local villagers in the border directed. The initiative starting spokesman. n a relief to the health author- Covid-19 toll in Mumbai infections from 6,55,997 to situation, PRO BSF, DIG SPS Sandhu, Jammu areas were living peacefully for the last two from May 4, aims to drive Yogi Adityanath asked the Iities, the number of Covid 19- increased from 13,294 to 13,372, 6,58,621. frontier in a formal statement claimed, "Pakistani months and focusing on harvesting their wheat down Covid-19 rates and trans- officials to seek help from the triggered deaths in Maharashtra rangerscrops standing in the fields. mission in the rural areas by monitoring committees. Those dropped further to 567 on resorted to 'unprovoked' firing at 06:15 a.m in Local civilians bore the maximum brunt of identifying positive cases. who are found unwell or those Monday, while the state logged Ramgarh sector on BSF patrolling party ahead cross border firing in the past and were lead- The Chief Minister has who tested positive, should be 48,621 new infections.  ,  !     of fencing." No loss of life/injury was reported, ing peaceful lives since the past more than two asked the officials to make all given treatment according to A day after the state record- he added. months in the forward areas. the necessary preparations. Covid medical protocols.IANS ed 669 deaths and 56,647 new !   cases, the daily deaths dropped by 102 while the infections came down by 8026. !#  +8+' “However, immediately 23 ,!$,.4  5 " ' ,/' The drop in the number of thereafter our testing was more daily deaths in the state should oncerned by the sudden than doubled & touched 56000 #   held at the Raj Bhavan in The PMK and the BJP, be seen in the context of the fact Cdecrease in the number of tests on a single day in April . $'$' 6544 Chennai and it would be a sim- allies of the AIADMK, won that the daily deaths had gone Covid-19 tests being conduct- 2021. Our average daily testing ple affair. The mission to ensure five and four seats respective- up to 10-35 on April 28, while ed in the metropolis, Mumbai in the month of April’21 was amil Nadu Chief Minister a smooth transition of power ly. The Anna Makkal Munnetra the state witnessed 802 deaths Municipal Commissioner I S nearly 44000 per day,” Chahal Jammu: The Union Territory 3733 new positive cases1294 TEdappadi Palaniswami sub- began late Sunday evening and Kazhakam launched by TTV on May 1 and 669 deaths on Chahal on Monday appealed said. of Jammu & Kashmir on were reported from Jammu mitted his Government’s res- continued throughout Monday Dhinakaran and the Makkal May 2. With 567 new deaths, to the citizens in the city to “It has been observed that Monday recorded 51 deaths, division and 2439 from ignation to Governor with bureaucrats and police Neethi Maiam, launched by the total number of deaths in the come forward to get tested so the testing figures have fallen highest so far in one single day Kashmir division. on Monday officials calling on Stalin at his film actor Kamal Hassan failed state climbed from 70,284 to that “a minimum of 40,000 in last few days from 50,000 while 3,733 new cases of coro- The death toll due to morning as a follow up to the palatial residence many times. to win at least one seat from the 70851. Similarly, with 48,621 tests are done every day” in the plus to 38000 day before & navirus tested positive taking Covid 19 touched 2421 after 35 Election Commission of India In the 234 strong State. Both Dhinakaran and infections, the total number of country’s commercial capital. 28,000 yesterday. It’s likely to the tally of active positive cases deaths were reported from declaring the results of the Legislative Assembly, the DMK Haassan were defeated in the cases rose from 47,22,401 to In an appeal made on a fall further during weekends,” closer to 35,000 cases. Jammu division and 16 from Legislative Assembly election would have 133 members while hustings. 47,71,022. day when the number of daily the civic chief said in the According to a media bul- Kashmir division. held on April 6. the AIADMK with 66 mem- Sixty eight year old Stalin As 59,500 patients were Covid-19 tests dropped to morning. letin, only 11 Covid ICU beds Moreover, 1536 more M K Stalin, president of the bers would don the role of the would be the oldest person to discharged from the hospitals 23,542 as against 56,000 tests As per the Covid-19 have been left vacant in GMC, Covid-19 patients have recov- DMK, who led his party as well principal opposition party. be sworn in as Choef Minister. across the state after full recov- done in a single day the update released by the Jammu, four in Chest Diseases ered and discharged from var- as the Secular Front to an The Indian National His predecessor Edappadi ery, the total number of people metropolis last month, Chahal Birhanmumbai Municipal Hospital, 20 in Gandhi Nagar ious hospitals including 626 impressive win in the election Congress, the principal ally of Planiswamy was 63 when he discharged from the hospitals said: “It has been the consistent Corporation (BMC), the num- hospital, three in ASCOMS from Jammu Division and 910 would be sworn in as the next the DMK, won 18 of the 25 took oath of office as chief min- since the second week of March policy of MCGM to do maxi- ber of Covid-19 tests done on Hospital. The situation in from Kashmir Division. Chief Minister on Friday. The seats it contested, while the two ister in 2017, while M last year went up to 40,41,158. mum testing to flush out a single day dropped to 23,542 Srinagar is no different. As per Both the capital cities of newly elected MLAs of the Communist parties shared two Karunanidhi, Stalin’s father The recovery rate in the state for Corona virus from Mumbai’s on Monday. the media bulletin, only 1 Srinagar and Jammu continue DMK are meeting at the party seats each. The VCK, a Dalit had become the chief minister the first time in several days rose environment”. “Our aggressive testing Covid ICU bed was vacant in to record the highest tally of headquarters in Chennai on outfit, managed to win four at the age of 45. K Kamaraj was from 84.31 per cent to 84.7 per “Our highest single day policy has resulted in reduc- SMHS hospital in Srinagar, 2 in positive cases despite observing Tuesday to formally elect Stalin seats. The DMK will not 57 when he was sworn as chief cent. testing from March 2020 till tion of the positivity rate. This SKIMS, Soura. corona curfew. On Monday, as the leader of the legislative include any of the allies in its minister while C N Annadurai, The total “active cases” in 10th Feb 10, 2021 when sec- might have reduced the natural Meanwhile, there has been Srinagar recorded 1136 cases assembly. Stalin had told media government as the party com- the first DMK chief minister the state dropped from 6,68,353 ond pandemic wave hit demand for home collection of no let up in the total number taking the tally of active posi- persons late Sunday evening mands a safe and secure was 60 when he became the to 6,56,870 cases. The fatality Mumbai was 24,500,” the civic swabs by our citizens in the last of new cases. On May 3 out of tive cases to 10,143. PNS that the swearing in would be strength in the House. chief minister. rate in the state stood static at chief said. few days,” Chahal said.    /     :2; :: :<" :7!87;: ##&  $    &)*      %9  7 = 36"   %*& & % " 0+ New Delhi: The BJP is likely to MLAs. constituencies that went to polls,  %   %  finalise its choice of Chief The ruling BJP-led NDA while the opposition Congress-  7 %  1 / Ministerial nominee for Assam has retained its grip on Assam, led grand alliance managed to    + ;)" in a day or two as internal con- bagging 74 of the 126 assembly clinch just 50 seats. PTI wo major NGOs here that  %   sultation within the party has Thave been providing oxy-       begun amid a suspense over gen to Covid patients, have  1   whether it will continue with &+  urged their families to return &07 incumbent chief minister empty cylinders. 7& +  6  or bring in % 'B % About 200 oxygen cylin- ) a new face. ders and 15 concentrators, pro- Sonowal and his powerful  78#6* the BJP-led alliance due to its vided by the two nonprofit  ! )-( % ministerial colleague Himanta performance in four key areas. organisations — Shri Chetra    Biswa Sarma are being seen as ssam Chief Minister The areas were "develop- Bajaj Committee and Help & 9 the two most obvious con- ASarbananda Sonowal ment carried out by the BJP-led Agra — are lying with people % 1&& tenders for the top job. thanked all sections of people government which manifested being treated in home isolation,  % BJP sources said internal con- for giving a clear mandate to in every nook and corner of the they told PTI.     :$ .2 fabulation is on in the party, and the BJP-led alliance in the state, its unrelenting fight “Some people are renting % %   the its parliamentary board assembly election, results of against corruption, initiatives to our cylinders further to other 23  &+) may soon name central which were declared on strengthen peace and harmo- people at heavy rates. When we *     ;$22. observers to preside over the Sunday. ny, and committed efforts of call them, they refuse to return   %23 meeting of its newly-elected Expressing his gratitude the government to safeguard them and tell us to keep the  $    party MLAs in Guwahati where to the people belonging to the identity and existence of the security amount," Shri Chetra ;$;-$ -C) they will pick their leader. Barak and Brahmaputra val- Assamese people from the Bajaj Committee Spokesperson Central observers generally con- leys, and other parts of the influx which had significantly Nandkishore Goyal said,  $ &  vey the choice of the party top state, the chief minister in a altered the demography of the adding the security amount & !          # )     brass to the state leadership statement on Monday said, state, especially lower Assam", varied from Rs 5,000 to Rs $    !1    &, ,           &9*& which in turn is endorsed by the they had reposed their faith in the statement said. 6,000.         ! +  !+ , +    #      %%  -;37 0    !  &              1 / %)*  12 F  90+ %   /  / +!! !   %%$F   & F &%%  Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief % %$ Minister Ashok Gehlot has :$;;;  !#  +8+' arrest in the case. stated. case.     %   instructed officials to maintain Shukla’s counsel said in The petition pertains to an It may be recalled that the "&   $ constant coordination with the the petition: “My client is one FIR registered by the police at SID had lodged a lodged a %% Central Government to  n a new development in the of the senior most officers of the BKC Cyber Police Station complaint with the police after   $ increase the allocation of med- Imuch-discussed phone tap- 1988 cadre in police service for on March 26 based on a com- Maharashtra’s former chief +) ical oxygen in view of the    76 ping case, senior IPS officer more than 30 years....The plaint filed by the State minister and senior BJP leader ever-increasing active cases of Rashmi Shukla on Monday approach of the respondent Intelligence Department (SID) had on 1,#  Covid in the state. Along with uring the covid pandemic, moved the Bombay High state is to arm-twist the peti- against unknown persons for March 23 gone to town   " # this, he has also directed to ic Red Alert - Public Discipline Dit has been seen that the Court, seeking a direction to tioner by bogus and frivolous the alleged illegal phone tap- demanding a CBI inquiry into B 9@   strongly advocate for providing Fortnight starting Monday sensitivity of Deendayal the Mumbai police not to take case”. ping and invoked sections of the alleged racket involving    tankers as per requirement to through video conference on Hospital staff is dead. Beena any coercive action against her “The petitioner has the Official Secrets Act, the transfers and promotions of  &     Rajasthan out of the oxygen Sunday night. Ghosh, resident of Begambagh, and urging the court for an exposed the nexus between Information Technology Act police officers ranging from / % 6 &  transport tankers being He said that the consump- died on April 30, but Rs 8,000 urgent hearing in the case reg- ministers and politicians and and Indian Telegraph Act. inspectors to high-ranging IPS % +$   imported through the central tion of oxygen in the state is were demanded to hand over istered under the Official other gross corruption involved Before the BKC police reg- officers. & $ government. increasing rapidly due to the body. Secrets Act and other laws for in assigning posting to police istered an FIR in the phone Fadnavis had made his %) The Chief Minister has increasing compaction. Since Son Shankar was upset allegedly leaking certain con- officers...This reveals courage tapping case, Maharashtra demand based on a confiden- said strict adherence to the the central government is allo- due to lack of money. 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Vaccine manufacturers were giving all their       $   E     (  supplies to the Government of India (GOI) and charging 150 per dose even as the latter was                   arranging for inoculation of eligible people free   #             ( at Government vaccination centres (GVCs).     S              However, those opting to get vaccinated at pri-                   vate hospitals needed to pay 250 per dose. The /  >G >?>?         -F?   GOI incurred a subsidy on vaccination done at  ,              , ( GVCs equal to 150 per dose, plus the cost of                  administering it. It was funded from the Union Budget.              )*+,(-.    Even as the above arrangement involved dif- ferential pricing, like free for those who got vac- cinated at GVCs and others getting the jab at pri- vate hospitals for a price, the proposed system *651"*1@ from this month is much more complex. Under 86"5 it, of its total supply, the vaccine manufacturer )5)'18* would give 50 per cent to the GOI at the rate of 3;$;;;15 even higher. The earlier arrange- Covishield — supplied for 300 through such a cumbersome 150 per dose and make the remaining 50 per 4'5+5* ment was far from optimal as it per dose to States. Add service route? cent available to State Governments, private hos- @1+*65 entailed differential treatment of charge of 200 per dose (67 per Considering that the crisis is of pitals, industrial establishments at a price to be eligible people depending on the cent of the price; this is the mark- an unprecedented magnitude 1*141@  declared in advance (the price charged for vac- -C$;;;15 place they got the jab. While, up applied to 150 per dose being (once in a lifetime) afflicting the cination by private hospitals would be moni- +/54*65 those going to GVCs got it free, the price billed to private hospitals entire population, there is a dire tored). People can make an “informed” choice others opting for private hospitals under the erstwhile dispensation), need for vaccinating at least one 8414'8/75*          B   -@      ( at the time of booking an appointment at a pri- @12;2 22 paid 250 per dose. Even as the the recipient will pay 500 per billion within the shortest possi-               -F   vate vaccination centre. G4//*14 involvement of private hospitals dose. For two doses, this comes to ble time frame and given the pit- The vaccines will not be available for sale at was justified in view of the need to 1,000. A family of four will have falls of differentiated pricing, the     %            pharmacists or chemist shops in the open mar- C$;;;15 cover a large number (there are to shell out 4,000. Centre should opt for inoculating             "  ket. The present system of private hospitals inoc- #18/'5455/5/ 300 million in the 45 plus group) At another extreme, consider everyone free of charge. )*+,(-.               ulating those above 45 years for 250 per dose *1+58@1 within a short time frame, putting Covaxin supplied for 1,200 per Apart from GVCs, all other         ) "         ( will cease to exist as they will no longer be get- *65/5@*H) a price tag to it and that too 100 dose to private hospitals. Plus stakeholders like the State health                   ting any supplies from the GOI quota and will "@1*65 over and above the price they paid service charge, the recipient will facilities, private hospitals, indus- have to procure directly from vaccine manufac- "5 5675 to manufacturers militated against pay 2,000 per dose. For two trial establishments and so on     @1 4*14$  # 2              turers at the price notified by the latter. this objective. Indeed, this was a doses, this will be 4,000. In this should be involved in the vaccina- Meanwhile, the manufacturers have *6"1"*+A potent factor behind dismal results case, the dent on this family’s bud- tion drive. They can pick up their               ( announced prices they intend to charge from the '5/'A*65 thus far with only about 20 million get will be 16,000. requirements directly from the        %  S       State Governments and private hospitals. The "**5"@1+ in a total of 300 million having got Given the high prices at State manufacturers even as the GOI            )      Serum Institute of India (SII), the maker of *65'8/75*" both the shots (even as other fac- centres and much higher at private does overall coordination, negoti-      %             Covishield, will charge 300 per dose on sup- tors such as the initial vaccine hes- hospitals and considering that ates a good price and makes pay-    #          plies to States and 600 per dose from private itancy among the public at large as vaccination from the GOI quota ment.               ( hospitals. Bharat Biotech, the maker of Covaxin, also supply constraints were equal- (50 per cent of total supply) is for Given the mammoth numbers will charge 400 per dose from States and 1,200 ly responsible). free, people will tend to gravitate i.e. two billion doses, a price of                !     per dose on supplies to private hospitals. Both Under the new regime, even as towards the latter. The clamour for 200 per dose should be good      (         will continue to supply to the GOI at the rate of the facility of getting a jab for 250 getting vaccinated at GVCs will be enough to cover the cost and give              P# 2    150 per dose (this is as per a statement issued per dose at private hospitals for so pronounced as to cause a com- good return to the manufacturers                by Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health persons in the 45 years plus cate- plete breakdown of this network. (here, it is pertinent to recall a         >-Q    A )     F? and Family Welfare). gory has been withdrawn, the This could be averted if only the statement by Adar Poonawalla, # 3               P  Putting all pieces together, there will be a Central Government wants over State Governments decide to do CEO, SII, “the firm was making a     2 Q         minimum of five prices for the COVID-19 vac- 500 million people (50 per cent of free inoculation even out of the profit even at a price of 150 per cination dose i.e. zero, 300, 400, 600, 1,200 about one billion of the adult pop- paid quota; however, this will dose”). The cost of purchase i.e. 6             ,    (the cost to the recipients will be higher by an ulation i.e. over 18 years whom it require them to give heavy subsidy about 40,000 crore can be met                amount equal to the “service charge” levied by expects to get jabs from States and from the State Budget. from the allocation of 35,000                   the State Governments/private hospitals to private hospitals’ quota) to pay a Already, some States like crore made in the Union Budget    #        !  3  ,

oseph Needham a brilliant which, according to Francis may note that the languages then put six zeros after that. ahead of any country. Thus, Niels Bohr, Einstein, British bio-chemist who Bacon, were the three most Arabic, Persian, and Urdu are The ancient Greeks and Sushrut, the father of surgery, Schrodinger, Chadwick, Jhad obtained a doctorate important inventions facili- written from right to left. But Romans just did not have the invented plastic surgery in the Madam Curie, Otto Hahn in from Cambridge University tating Europe to pass from the if we ask an Arab, Persian, or imagination to conceive of a 6th century BC while the physics, chemistry and math- in 1925, visited China several dark Middle Ages to the Urdu writer, to write any num- number called zero. By using Britishers discovered it only ematics, William Harvey, Ross, times. In his book ‘Science and Modern age. But why did ber (say 259 or 1,379) he will zero our ancestors could con- towards the end of the 18th and so on in medicine, Civilisation in China’ Needham China’s progress in science write it from left to right. This ceive of astronomically large century AD during the Anglo- Edmond Halley and so on in posed the problem, known as   5.7 and technology stop there- indicates that these numbers numbers. Thus, 1,000 had Mysore wars, and that too, astronomy, James Hutton in “Needham’s grand question”, in after? According to Needham were taken from a language three zeros after one. If we add from a traditional physician Geology, Linnaeus, Buffon, respect of China, but which it could have been the which is written from left to two more zeros we get one lakh who lived near Pune. and Darwin in biology, and so applies equally to India. Confucian philosophy, which right. And now it is accepted and so on. The harbour at Lothal in on. No doubt we produced CV The question is this: Why was incompatible with scien- universally that the decimal Aryabhatta, who reputed- Gujarat, which is regarded as Raman, Srinivasa Ramanujan, did China (and India), which tific development, which was system and the number zero, ly lived in the 5th Century AD quite modern in its construc- Chandrashekhar, S Bose and so were far ahead of Western responsible for this. But is this was invented in India. worked on quadratic equa- tion, was built around 5,000 on but these are just a handful countries in science and tech- explanation not superficial? The importance of zero tions, the binomial theorem years ago, and is regarded as What happened that made nology at one time, later fell As for India, it was far can be understood by consid- and calculated the value of pie part of the Indus valley civili- in the history of India the behind, did not have an indus- ahead of the West in ancient ering the following: The M for 1,000 (or millennium). to a fairly accurate degree. He sation. Why, then, did we fall development of science and trial revolution, became back- times. Indians invented the ancient Romans built a great There was no alphabet express- also made significant contribu- behind the West? Why did we technology less important ward and consequently victims decimal system in mathemat- civilisation of Caesar and ing a number greater than tions to astronomy, being per- not have an industrial revolu- (after the great burst of scien- of imperialism and colonisa- ics, which was one of the rev- Augustus. But if we were to ask 1,000. So if an ancient Roman haps the first person in the tion? Why was our advance in tific creativity in ancient India), tion? olutionary inventions in histo- an ancient Roman to write the had to write 2,000 he would world to prove that the Earth science and technology while in the West it became There is no doubt that ry. The numerals in the deci- number one million he would have to write MM and if he rotates on its axis, thus causing blocked, while Europe pro- more important? This mystery both India and China were at mal system were known as have been stumped. The rea- wanted to write one million he day and night. duced Copernicus, Galileo, is yet to be solved. Were there one time far ahead of the The writer is a former Arabic numerals by the son for this is that the ancient had to write M a 1,000 times. Brahmagupta and Bhaskar Kepler, Newton, Descartes, cultural, economic, or histor- Western countries in science judge of the Supreme Westerners, but the Arabs Romans wrote their numbers On the other hand, accord- also made great contributions Robert Boyle, Cavendish, ical factors involved in this Court of India. The views and technology. China invent- expressed called them Indian numerals. in alphabets, V standing for ing to the system invented by in mathematics and so on. In Priestly, Lavoisier, Maxwell, deceleration in learning? A ed gunpowder, the magnetic are personal. Were they really Arabic or five, X standing for ten, L for Indians, to write one million medical science India was at Gauss, Max Planck, lot of scientific investigation is compass, paper and printing, Indian? To answer this we 50, C for 100, D for 500, and they had only to write one and least 1,000, if not 1,500, years Rutherford, Heisenberg, Pauli, called for.  !" $%!& !& '()(*  8      ,    "  

  '471 Kyi, who was arrested and a distance showing smoke from lethal force to break up the remains in detention. The 67;@<7;35 what was said to be the crash protests. The Assistance n ethnic rebel group in country's ethnic minorities site, could not be indepen- Association for Political Anorthern Myanmar said it have been fighting for decades B4;3;7234=5B dently verified. Prisoners, which tracks deaths shot down a Government mil- against the central government Naw Bu said it was the first and arrests, said at least five itary helicopter on Monday for greater autonomy. B5;@;3 aircraft shot down in what has civilians were killed Sunday on during heavy fighting over a Government offences are B325;934;24= become a fierce battle lasting what protesters declared was strategic position. underway against the Kachin almost two weeks after the Global Myanmar Spring The claim by the Kachin and the Karen, another ethnic 5;A56(6 government attacked with Revolution Day. Independence Army came as minority in eastern Myanmar heavy artillery and fighter jets. The organisation said secu- protests against Myanmar's that maintains its own armed 2363>64323256 “Good news! Our prayer rity forces have now killed 765 military government continued force and also has been the tar- has been answered. KIA shot protesters and bystanders. The in Kachin State and elsewhere get of airstrikes. The fighting in 238;@9A46 down a terrorist's helicopter,” government puts the death toll in the country. It would be the Kachin and Karen states has 35;36A4;32 Hkanhpa Sadan, foreign sec- at about one-third that figure first aircraft shot down during displaced more than 45,000 vil- retary of the guerrilla army's and says its actions are justified recent hostilities between the lagers. 5=36329>46 affiliated Kachin National to stop what it calls rioting. government and ethnic guer- Col Naw Bu, a spokesman Organisation, said on Twitter. The government also has rilla armies. There was no for the Kachin Independence Opponents of the military gov- kept up targeted arrests of immediate comment by the Army, said his group's forces A video on social media ernment routinely refer to its activists and other people it government on the incident. shot down the aircraft after said to be of the helicopter forces as “terrorists”. considers to be behind the The Kachin are one of sev- government forces used heli- shows, at a great distance, an The ruling junta continues resistance movement. The eral ethnic minorities who copters and jet fighters in an aircraft diving as the sounds of to also face a challenge in the Assistance Association says have allied themselves with attack on Momauk township, heavy weapons are heard. As cities and towns of Myanmar, 3,555 people have been the nationwide protest move- where the Kachin seized a base the helicopter continues a steep where street protests are still detained since the army's ment against the military's at the foot of Alaw Bum moun- descent, it appears to catch fire being held more than three seizure of power. About 40 February ouster of the elected tain from the government on &(! ,  !    ,  M     ,     and leaves a trail of smoke. The months after it seized power. journalists are among those government of Aung San Suu March 25. !N        !     ?    & video, and another taken from Security forces often use being held.  / 4" -   0"  ;  :4        =  %  )+,, ,  $ "      "   "      ;    the American troops from   A/6 ,  "  Afghanistan where al Qaeda is   '8/6' tation” with the UAE about the     now a "greatly degraded" terror audi Arabia's King Salman ongoing talks in Vienna was San Diego: The Biden admin- more to come.     group. Sappointed a new Economy op Biden administration “important, expected and hap- istration said on Monday that “We continue to work tire- The US and NATO for- Minister and named his eldest Tofficials and US senators pening," adding that he hopes four families that were separat- lessly to reunite many more mally began withdrawing their living son as a special adviser crisscrossed the Middle East on the Emiratis “may not just be ed at the Mexico border during children with their parents in  #"647*14 last troops from Afghanistan in a series of royal decrees Monday, seeking to assuage notified, but actually help.” Donald Trump's presidency will the weeks and months ahead,” on Saturday, according to issued early on Monday. growing unease among Gulf What that means remains be reunited in the United States Mayorkas told reporters ahead he US will never waver in White House and military offi- The king named Faisal al- Arab partners over America's unclear, as Gulf states now this week in what Homeland of the announcement. "We Tits commitment to prevent cials. President Biden set May Ibrahim as the minister of re-engagement with Iran and watch with resignation as nego- Security Secretary Alejandro have a lot of work still to do, but another terror attack on the 1, 2021 as the official date on economy and planning, a move other policy shifts in the region. tiations gain traction in the Mayorkas calls “just the begin- I am proud of the progress we country and to keep the which the remaining troops that promotes him from his The trips come as the U.S. Austrian capital. When asked ning” of a broader effort. have made and the reunifica- American people safe, would begin pulling out, post as deputy minister in And Iran, through intermedi- to elaborate, Coons balked at Two of the four families tions that we have helped to President Joe Biden has vowed, clarity and conviction of although the military has been which he'd served as since aries in Vienna, discuss a return the suggestion that the UAE's include mothers who were sep- achieve this week.” as he marked the 10th anniver- President Obama in making flying equipment out of the early 2018. to Tehran's tattered 2015 nuclear input had acquired any greater arated from their children in More than 5,000 children sary of the killing of Osama bin the call; the courage and skill country in recent weeks, Al-Ibrahim has previously deal with world powers that significance in talks with Iran late 2017, one Honduran and were separated from their par- Laden in Pakistan. of the American team on the according to US media reports. held jobs with Aramco and in former President Donald Trump over the last five years. another Mexican, Mayorkas ents during the Trump admin- The al Qaeda leader who ground. There are between 2,500- the country's Council of abandoned three years ago. “I did not in any way mean said, declining to detail their istration going back to July 1, evaded justice for 10 years "It had been almost ten 3,500 US troops and about Economic Affairs and The United Arab Emirates, to suggest that there was some identities. He described them 2017, many of them under a after the terror attacks of years since our nation was 7,000 North Atlantic Treaty Development, according to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf deal in the works where the as children who were 3 years “zero-tolerance” policy to crim- September 11, 2001 met his attacked on 9/11 and we went Organisation (NATO) soldiers Saudi state media reports. allies, excluded from Obama- Emiratis would be securing old at the time and “teenagers inally prosecute any adult who end in a covert raid by US spe- to war in Afghanistan, pursu- remaining in Afghanistan, the Finance Minister era nuclear negotiations, have anything,” he said. “Vienna is who have had to live without entered the country illegally, cial operations forces on May ing al Qaeda and its leaders. We last of whom will leave the war- Mohammed al-Jadaan had repeatedly pressed for a seat at the place where the United their parent during their most according to court filings. The 1, 2011 in the Pakistani garri- followed bin Laden to the gates torn country by the end of been serving as the acting the table, insisting that any States government, the admin- formative years”. Biden administration is doing son city of Abbottabad. of hell — and we got him. September. minister of economy since last return to the accord must istration, is negotiating.” Parents will return to the its own count going back to In a statement on Sunday, "We kept the promise to all Under a deal signed last year. In another decree pub- address Iran's ballistic missile Regional tensions are ris- United States on humanitarian Trump's inauguration in Biden, then Vice President, those who lost loved ones on year between the Taliban mil- lished in state media, King program and support for ing. To pressure the Biden parole while authorities con- January 2017 and, according to recalled that he joined 9/11: that we would never for- itants and the administration of Salman appointed Prince regional proxies. administration to lift sanctions sider other longer-term forms Brane, believes more than 1,000 President Barack Obama and get those we had lost, and that former president Donald Sultan bin Salman as a special Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., and come back into compliance of legal status, said Michelle families remain separated. members of the national secu- the United States will never Trump, foreign forces were to adviser to his father. a key Biden ally dispatched on with the deal, Iran has steadi- Brane, executive director of the While family separation rity team, crowded into the waver in our commitment to have left by May 1 while the The prince had been head overseas diplomatic missions, ly violated the accord's limita- administration's Family under “zero-tolerance” ended Situation Room of the White prevent another attack on our Taliban held off attacking inter- of the Saudi Space Authority, told reporters in the UAE's cap- tions on nuclear enrichment Reunification Task Force. The in June 2018 under court order House in 2011 to watch as the homeland and to keep the national troops. leaning on his experience as the ital of Abu Dhabi that he hoped and stockpiles of enriched ura- children are already in the US and shortly after Trump US military delivered long- American people safe," the Biden last month pushed first Arab astronaut to go to to allay the sheikhdom's nium. The long shadow war exactly how many families will reversed course, Biden has awaited justice to bin Laden. president said. back the May 1 pullout, saying space in 1985. “understandable and legitimate between Israel and the Iran has reunite in the United States and repeatedly assailed the practice "It is a moment I will never Biden noted that as a result some troops would stay on The space authority will concerns” about the return to intensified, with suspected in what order is linked to as an act of cruelty. An execu- forget," Biden said, while prais- of the efforts taken the US, his until September 11 this year, now be chaired by Abdullah al- the landmark deal and to cre- Israeli attacks on Iranian ships negotiations with the American tive order on his first day in ing the intelligence profes- administration was bringing to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 Swaha, who is also the minis- ate “broader engagement” with in volatile Mideast waterways Civil Liberties Union to settle office pledged to reunite fam- sionals who had painstakingly an end the country's longest attacks, citing the security sit- ter of communications and Gulf partners. and at Iran's Natanz nuclear a federal lawsuit in San Diego, ilies that were still separated “to tracked bin Laden down; the war and draw down the last of uation. information technology. Coons said “close consul- facility. but Mayorkas said there were the greatest extent possible.” AP )6. % :  5    0/,$".,%"".'  !%                ' ,$,., "        &         '8""5" senior EU officials who “will Niamey (Niger): An ambush according to a statement from convey to him our strong con- on a military patrol near Niger's the ministry of defense.   B58"5+ 2  he European Union has demnation and rejection of border with Mali killed 16 “While in police custody, Tsummoned Russia's ambas- this decision.” Niger soldiers and left one before being transported to sraeli settlers attacked a Colombo: Sri Lanka's Attorney attacks, thereby failing to pre- sador after Moscow blacklisted Stano said the Russian- missing, the government said. Niamey, the suspected terror- IPalestinian village in the General on Monday slapped vent the loss of life. eight EU officials in retaliation imposed travel bans are “obvi- The patrol was returning ists tried to escape around 4 occupied West Bank overnight, 800 charges against two top for- Nine suicide bombers, for the bloc's decision to impose ously very politically motivat- from a security mission near a.M. And 24 of them were shot setting brush fires and hurling mer security officials for their belonging to local Islamist sanctions over the imprison- ed and lack any legal justifica- the border with Mali in Tillia dead by the army,” the defense stones, Palestinian officials and failure to prevent the deadly 2019 extremist group National ment of Russian opposition tion. They are groundless.” He in the northern part of Niger's ministry said. an Israeli rights group said Easter Sunday bomb attacks in Thawheed Jamaat (NTJ) linked leader Alexei Navalny. said that “this all shows that Tahoua region when it was Both incidents are being Monday. which over 270 people, includ- to ISIS, carried out coordinat- The Russian list Russia is determined to con- attacked by a band of men rid- officially investigated. It appeared to be a revenge ing 11 Indians, were killed. ed blasts that tore through announced Friday includes tinue the hostile track of con- ing motorcycles on Saturday Niger and neighboring attack after three Israelis were The charges were unveiled three churches and as many European Parliament President frontation.” evening, the Ministry of Burkina Faso and Mali are wounded in a drive-by shoot- in the Colombo High Court by luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on David Sassoli and Vera Jourova, Russia's foreign ministry Interior said in a statement late battling the spread of deadly ing at a nearby traffic junction the country's top law officer the Easter Sunday in 2019. a vice president of the has accused the EU of wanti- Sunday. Six other soldiers were extremist violence from groups on Sunday. Dappula de Livera against for- A special presidential panel European Commission whose ng to punish Moscow for its wounded in the ambush. linked to al-Qaida and the The Israeli human rights mer official in the defence recently recommended that brief includes rule of law issues “independent foreign and Niger's military also inter- Islamic State group. group B'Tselem said dozens of ministry Hemasiri Fernando criminal action be taken and disinformation. domestic policies” and of try- cepted a group of suspected The increasing violence settlers attacked the village of and former chief of police against both Fernando, European Commission ing to limit its development extremists Friday night, killing has killed thousands of people Jaloud. It circulated videos Pujith Jayasundera. Jayasundera and several other spokesman Peter Stano said with “unlawful restrictions.” at least 24 who were preparing and displaced hundreds of showing the fires, with people The duo has been accused senior defense officials, includ- that Ambassador Vladimir EU foreign ministers will to attack Baibangou, a village thousands despite the pres- shouting in the background. of neglecting the prior intelli- ing former president Chizhov would meet in discuss tensions with Russia about 100 kilometers (62 miles) ence of regional and interna- Israeli security forces arrested gence input on the impending Maithripala Sirisena. PTI Brussels later Monday with when they meet on May 10. north of the capital, Niamey, tional troops. AP 11 Palestinians and four peo- ple were wounded by rubber bullets, B'Tselem said.       <: @,  3"    " Ghassan Daghlas, a     Palestinian Authority official !    who monitors settlement activ-   "  ity in the northern West Bank, (R"    provided a similar account, Brussels: In an announcement  B - saying the villagers had come sure to be welcomed by travel- Dhaka: An overcrowded out to defend the village after ers worldwide, EU officials on O,- speedboat ferrying over 30 the settlers attacked. Monday proposed easing passengers and defying the The Israeli military said restrictions on visiting the 27-  +5'1845 Covid-19 restrictions capsised Israeli civilians and Palestinians nation bloc as vaccination after hitting a stationary sand- hurled rocks at each other out- campaigns across the continent ustralia's Prime Minister laden cargo vessel in the Padma side the village and that “a gather speed. Travel to the AScott Morrison on Monday River on Monday, leaving at number of locations were ignit- European Union is currently defended his government's least 26 people dead, a senior ed.” It did not provide details on extremely limited except for a decision to ban and impose a Bangladesh police officer said. what triggered the violence. It handful of countries with low jail term and a penalty for The accident occurred at the said around 10 people were infection rates. Australians trying to return old Kanthalbari ferry terminal in detained, but did not identify But with the summer from India, saying it is in the Shibchar upazila of Madaripur them. tourist season looming, the country's “best interests” and to at around 8 am. The boat, dri- Radical Israeli settlers have bloc's European Commission prevent a third wave of infec- ven by an inexperienced driver, been known to carry out so- hopes the new recommenda- tions. overturned in the Padma River called “price tag” attacks on tions will dramatically expand The Australian govern- in central Bangladesh while Palestinian communities in that list. The Commission ment, for the first time in his- heading for Madaripur district response to violence or per- hopes the move will soon allow tory, recently imposed a ban on from Munshiganj district. ceived Israeli plans to restrict travelers reunite with their its citizens from returning Rescuers have retrieved at least settlement activity. friends and relatives living in home, if they have spent time 26 bodies, police said. Israel captured the West Europe and support the bloc's in India up to 14 days before "We have retrieved 26 bod- Bank in the 1967 war, and the economy this summer. flying back. ies, rescued alive five others . .. Palestinians want it to form the “Time to revive EU The government threat- But searches are underway main part of their future state. tourism industry and for cross- ened to prosecute them with a for more as several speedboat Nearly 5,00,000 Israeli settlers border friendships to rekindle possibility of five years of jail passengers are feared miss- live in more than 100 settle- — safely,” European term or a penalty of 66,000 ing," said Ashiqur Rahman, the ments scattered across the West Commission President Ursula Australian dollars (USD police inspector of a nearby Bank, which is home to some von der Leyen said. AP 50,899). ferry terminal. PTI 2.5 million Palestinians.  !" $%!& !& '()(* 9

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COVID-related relief materials, that goods are meant for free India’s single day COVID %3/&3  quity benchmark Sensex per cent. The Finance Ministry in a including Remdesivir injec- distribution for Covid relief. infections had crossed a record Estaged a smart recovery “Domestic equities recov- statement said the government tion and its APIs, Inflammatory After imports, the 4 lakh mark last week. On   +8+' residential sales concluded from the day’s low to end with ered sharply from day’s low had received a number of rep- diagnostic (markers) kits, med- importer shall produce, to the Monday, 3.68 lakh new infec- in the same month, while 93 marginal losses on Monday, despite weak global cues. While resentations from charitable ical grade oxygen, oxygen ther- Deputy or Assistant tions and 3,417 deaths were he second wave of Covid- per cent of the registrations propped up by robust buying in growing uncertainties about organisations, corporate enti- apy related equipment such as Commissioner of Customs at reported. T19 and the rollback of the were from properties trans- FMCG and telecom counters. collection efficiency and asset ties, and other Associations/ oxygen concentrators, cryo- the port within a period of six Last week, the government stamp duty cut in acted between December Reliance Industries and quality of banks/NBFCs entities outside India seeking genic transport tanks, etc, and months from the date of slashed IGST rate on import of Maharashtra impacted the 2020 to March 2021 for which banking stocks accounted for dragged heavy weight finan- exemption from IGST on the Covid vaccines. importation or within such oxygen concentrators for per- housing sales in April, showed applicable stamp duties were most of the losses, while a cials, strong buying in FMCG import of Covid-19 relief mate- The IGST exemption given extended sonal use to 12 per cent, from a report by Knight Frank paid during the lower rate rebounding rupee also provid- and Metals supported recovery rial, donated/received free of on Monday would be subject to period not exceeding nine 28 per cent, for two months till India. window, it said. ed support, traders said. in markets,” said Binod Modi, cost from outside India for free nodal authorities, appointed months, a statement containing June 30. The report noted that The Maharashtra state After plunging over 750 Head Strategy at Reliance distribution. by the state governments, details of goods imported and Under Goods and Services Mumbai recorded upwards of government in December points in early trade, the 30- Securities. “Accordingly, the Central authorising any entity, relief distributed free of cost. Tax (GST), the tax levied on 10,000 residential property 2020 had given a leeway of share BSE index made a U-turn While persistent rise in Government has ... Granted agency or statutory body, for This statement shall be consumption of goods or ren- registrations in April 2021. four months to homebuyers to finish 63.84 points or 0.13 second wave of COVID-19 exemption from IGST on free distribution of such relief certified by the said nodal dering of service is split 50:50 However, upon delving to register a property after the per cent lower at 48,718.52. cases has weighed on investors’ import of such goods received material. authority of the state govern- between the Centre and the deeper into the property reg- payment of stamp duty in In similar movement, the sentiments, steady corporate free of cost for free distribution The said goods can be ment. state. Such tax is known as istrations data, it was found order to prevent crowding of broader NSE Nifty closed 3.05 earnings with positive man- for covid relief,” it said, adding imported free of cost by a state “This exemption shall Central-GST or CGST and that, only 7 per cent of these registration offices. points or 0.02 per cent higher agements’ commentaries the exemption would be applic- government or, any entity/ thus enable import of the Covid State-GST or SGST. registrations were from new at 14,634.15. offered support to markets, he Titan was the top laggard noted. in the Sensex pack, shedding On the macroeconomic 4.58 per cent, followed by front, India’s manufacturing 4& C% $Q          IndusInd Bank, Reliance sector activity was largely flat Industries, Axis Bank, Kotak in April, as rates of growth for &3    #$  %&&    Bank, ITC, SBI, ONGC and new orders and output eased to      ICICI Bank. eight-month lows amid the  '   (  !) On the other hand, Bharti intensification of the COVID- Q  R? 9 & Airtel, HUL, Maruti, Bajaj 19 crisis, a monthly survey  +8+' ly to cap profitability, the report Finance, Asian Paints, NTPC showed on Monday.    % $ added.   45#/56 recoveries, which lagged cases ith the second wave of “Given these, we expect an till last week, grew faster by 57   45#/56 *65+475" Wthe pandemic disrupt- overall median revenue growth !      ndia’s high frequency indi- per cent in the week April 26- '5*#554;4/ ;;$ ing supply chains for most of 6 per cent for corporates in Icators have started to show a May 2. That compared with 16 emand growth pushed industries, India Ratings has FY22 over FY20 and 21.2% over softening trend in economic per cent growth in cases.” DIndia’s manufacturing sec- #*65/47 projected an overall 6 per cent FY21,” India Ratings said, and    3  activity, Crisil Research said on “Growth in daily cases in tor output higher in April, median revenue growth for pointed out this is an increase Monday. major affected states, such as showed IHS Markit India '1 5C;4/*47 corporates this fiscal over from its earlier estimate of a    %  “In India, the impact of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Manufacturing PMI report on 41 5 FY20. median growth of 4.4 %. state-announced restrictions Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh Monday. However, this will be a The gains in FY22 is pri- are more clearly showing up too slowed down, compared Accordingly, the report 45"51+5/ high 21.2 per cent over FY21, marily a result of some level of ! #  &  across high frequency indica- with the week ending April 25. said economic conditions in *1*655 18" the year of the pandemic when consolidation resulting in bipo- tors - they all trended down for But recovery rate has declined India’s manufacturing sector half of the year was almost lost larisation, meaning larger com-   #"647*14  +8+' the second consecutive week,” to 82 per cent as of May 2, due remained favourable in April, +14*6 in lockdwons; and the forecast panies growing faster than it said. Retail mobility fell 8.2 to the high base of confirmed as companies scaled up pro- is more than its own earlier smaller ones, it said. Moreover, hares were higher in Europe he rupee rose by 14 paise to percentage points (pp) on aver- cases,” Crisil said. duction in line with a further increased at the slowest rates assumption of 4.4 per cent, excess cash used for delever- Son Monday after a retreat in Tclose nearly one-month age in the week ending May 2, Furthermore, it said that improvement in demand. since last August due to an though. aging across sectors will result Asia, where some markets high of 73.95 against the US while workplace mobility Covid-19’s second wave is clos- Consequently, the head- intensification of the Covid-19 The service-oriented sec- in higher operating leverage including those in Tokyo and dollar on Monday following slowed 7.1 pp. ing in on rural India. line seasonally adjusted IHS crisis, there was a faster upturn tor is the worst hit so far when supporting the overall credit Shanghai were closed for hol- losses in the American cur- Besides, toll collection “The share of predomi- Markit India Manufacturing in international orders,” the it comes to supply-side dis- profile of corporates, the idays. London was also closed rency in the global markets. through electronic mode nantly rural districts in new Purchasing Managers’ Index report said. ruption from the second wave agency noted. for the May Day holiday. A fall in crude oil prices declined 2 per cent on-week. cases in April was 30 per cent (PMI) inched up from 55.4 “Moreover, quantities of of the pandemic, the report But sectors like pharma, Hong Kong and Seoul and positive economic data Similarly, Goods and up from 21 per cent in March. (index reading) in March to purchases expanded at one of said on Monday, adding this chemicals, cement and steel declined while and helped the local unit pare early Services Tax e-way bill collec- This is still lower than the peak 55.5 in April. the strongest rates seen for over has pushed back their recovery may witness some capex on Frankfurt advanced. US futures losses. tion (volume) declined 6.9 per reached in the first wave (at 40 The PMI ranges between 0 nine years as firms sought to beyond the current fiscal. account of higher liquidity were higher. The rupee had opened cent on-week for week ending per cent in August 2020).” and 100, with a reading above boost their inventories.” While FY22 is likely to be cushion with them, it added. Oil prices were mixed and lower at 74.25 and hit the day’s April 25. “Further, daily vaccina- 50 indicating an overall Furthermore, survey par- better than FY20 for most of Lower revenue growth is the yield on the 10-year low of 74.33 later in line with Lately, India’s crushing sec- tions are slowing as vaccine increase compared to the pre- ticipants signalled a steep the sectors due to an improve- likely to test the credit profile Treasury note was steady at early losses in the domestic ond Covid-19 wave has been supplies are choked. They vious month. increase in input costs, the ment in revenue benefitting in FY23 due to the moderation 1.62 per cent. equities. making new peaks with every dropped from 1,992 per million Besides, the report said quickest since July 2014, and largely from elevated prices in consumption and invest- Markets have mostly The local unit, however, passing day, as daily cases near in the week prior to 1,585 per consumer goods sector was upward revisions to selling and pent-up demand resulting ment demand outlook and climbed in recent weeks as pared its losses in afternoon the 4 lakh plus level. million on average, in the week the strongest-performing cate- prices. in higher volume growth, smoothening out of supply investors remain optimistic trade on the back of dollar sale “If it was any consolation ending May 02. This is the third gory, followed by capital goods “The rate of charge infla- volatile commodity prices chain issues, and the conse- that the pandemic is slowly and by exporters, positive manu- amid the steep rise in daily straight week that daily vacci- and then intermediate goods. tion climbed to the highest in along with interest rates rever- quent possible moderation in steadily coming to a close, at facturing data and a recovery cases and deaths, growth in nations have declined.” “While output and sales seven-and-a-half years.” sal and the rupee fall are like- prices, the rating agency said. least in the United States. in stock indices. /  ! D8    ,&   "'%  $&        9/"    ! ;*.*) ! 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In March this year he came ment of B P Kanungo on April “In pursuance with the With regard to sugar cent, the Centre for Monitoring but I can see stress on the 1,000-bed hospital for the treat- A bench of Chief Justice D across several hoardings across 2. Government of India notifica- exports, mills have contracted Indian Economy (CMIE) said employment front,” Vyas said. ment of patients in some of the N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Delhi advertising the alcoholic The other three deputy tion dated May 3, 2021, T for shipments of 5.4 to 5.5 mil- on Monday. What is likely to happen worst-affected States. State Singh issued notice to the beverage of Pegasi and filed a governors are Michael D Patra, Rabi Sankar took over as the lion tonne so far. Out of which, The situation on the is that unemployment can Bank of India (SBI) has allo- Government of National complaint with the Advertising who heads the all-important Deputy Governor of Reserve 3.5 million tonne has been employment front is expected remain at high levels, he said, cated 71 crore to undertake Capital Territory of Delhi, the Standard Council of India monetary policy department; Bank of India today for a peri- exported, while another 1 mil- to continue to remain chal- adding that the labour force various support initiatives to New Delhi Municipal Council (ASCI) regarding the same. Mukesh Kumar Jain, the com- od of three years or until fur- lion tonne is expected to be lenging going forward as well, participation rate can also fall. combat the second wave of (NDMC) and the beer manu- He also filed an application mercial banker-turned-central ther orders, whichever is ear- done by this month, it said. CMIE’s managing director and “In worst situation, both can Covid-19, SBI said in a release. facturer - Pegasi Spirits - seek- under the Right to Information banker; and Rajeshwar Rao. lier,” the RBI said. On ethanol, Indian Sugar Mills chief executive Mahesh Vyas happen,” Vyas added. The State-owned lender ing their stand on the plea by Act seeking details with regard Association (ISMA) said mills said. He, however, said that the has allocated 30 crore for a a lawyer. to any sanction or permission have supplied 117.72 crore litres “In the month of April, situation right now is not as makeshift hospital while 21 Advocate Dhruv Chawla, given by NDMC to put up the of ethanol to oil marketing compared to March, we have dire as the one witnessed in the crore will be used to support in his plea, has said that the hoardings. companies till April 19 of this lost 75 lakh jobs. That is what first lockdown, when the initiatives such as procure- year against the total contract- has caused the jump in the unemployment rate had ment of life-saving healthcare ed quantity of 302.53 crore unemployment rate,” he told touched up to 24 per cent lev- equipment, oxygen supply to litres, it added. Releasing updat- PTI. els. hospitals, Covid-care centres, ed production figures, ISMA The national unemploy- The country is reporting ambulances, PPE kits, masks as said mills across the country ment rate touched 7.97 per cent around 4 lakh new infections a well as food relief efforts. have produced 29.91 million as per the centre’s proprietary day and over 3,000 deaths. In Besides, 0 crore will be used tonne of sugar during the Oct- data, with urban areas wit- an address to the nation last to supplement government’s April period of the 2020-21 nessing higher stress at 9.78 per month, Prime Minister effort in genome sequencing, marketing season (Oct-Sept). cent and rural joblessness at Narendra Modi had advised and 10 crore will be ear- ISMA has estimated sugar 7.13 per cent. states to look at lockdowns as marked to collaborate with production to be 30.2 million The national unemploy- a last resort, because of its on-ground NGOs to address tonne in the 2020-21 market- ment rate had stood at 6.50 per impact on economic activity. the community needs, SBI said. ing season, higher than 27.42 cent in March, and the number million tonne achieved in the on both rural and urban front previous season. As per was lower. the ISMA data, Sugar produc- The second wave of the tion in Uttar Pradesh, the COVID-19 pandemic has led country’s largest sugar-pro- to a slew of pockets going ducing state, remained slight- ly lower at 10.56 million tonne till April of this year, as against 11.65 million tonne in the year-ago period. Whereas the output in Maharashtra, the country’s sec- ond-largest sugar producer, rose substantially to 10.56 mil- lion tonne from 6.09 million tonne in the said period. Similarly, output in Karnataka, the country’s third-largest sugar-producing state, rose to 4.16 million tonne till April of this year as against 3.38 million tonne in the year-ago period. Most mills in these key pro- ducing states are expected to close their operations in the next fortnight or so.   , -+:  !" $%!& !& '()(* ;  8,    ./   0  " 0 01 +  2!3  1    1        ,  /    1   0    1    1     , 

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This makes it clear that all citizens need to follow guidelines like wearing of masks, reg- ne of the most common chronic diseases of the respiratory ular hand washing/use of sanitisers and social Osystem, asthma affects more than 300 million people across distancing norms. Fourth, the proportion of the world with around one-tenth of them in India. While the preva- people with moderate or severe disease lence of asthma is higher in developed countries, the burden of appears to be higher as compared to previ- asthma-related deaths is much higher in developing countries like DEALING WITH DOUBLE TROUBLE ous years pandemic. This too has overbur- India. In fact, according to a report published by the World Health dened the healthcare system. Fifth deterio- Organisation (WHO), over 80 per cent of asthma deaths take place ration of patients in second week (from symp- in developing countries. 1 %%# &/$+8"'6"6+ %   tom onset) has been reported frequently. 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It is important there- and coughing, does these .$  ,    medical advice should be sought in ple and people with comorbidities appear to fore to introduce a holistic approach towards the management of Bsound like COVID symp- case of symptomatic deterioration,” be at higher risk of adverse outcomes but this condition through the use of naturopathy and yoga. Evidence toms to you? Most probably, yes.   O% %& & Dr Arunesh Kumar, Senior severe disease isn’t infrequent among healthy suggests that a naturopathic approach can offer long-term health However, the fact of the matter is Consultant & Head Respiratory unvaccinated adults. % % $  O  & % benefits to people with asthma by reducing the intensity of the that all these symptoms echo with   %%   O      Medicine/Pulmonology, Paras The picture appears to be gloomy. 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These needs to be   %%   !  $ high cost of drugs seen nowadays in Covid % %  physician,” Nayar says. monitored at least four times a day till two and their potential positive patients are  /   &)     Many people don’t consider weeks are competed or the person is com-  " side effects remain a breathlessness instead of $   asthma as a serious condition, pletely symptom free. Second, we need to $   cause of concern. A fever or any other com- however, asthma compounded by identify factors which predict the progression naturopathy based mon Covid symptoms other infections can increase the to moderate and severe disease. One impor- treatment, on the other such as sore throat, Super Speciality Hospital, tells you. risk. An important aspect for all tant test which can be done at home itself is hand, uses a drugless headache, cough etc. In such a Respiratory viruses can trigger 3 "  $ patients is to know the triggers so measuring pulse rate regularly along with approach which is much safer and sustainable. situation it is best to use the inhaler and worsen asthma symptoms and  $   one can keep away from them and oxygen saturation. If the pulse rate is persis- Naturopathy is holistic rather than a compartmental way of so the asthma attack can be man- if a person has uncontrolled asth- be protected from another attack. tently more than 100 on repeated measure- treating and managing a condition. While modern medicine works aged. In case of asthma patients hav- ma, they may develop or face severe     ( “Identify your triggers. If dust ment and oxygen saturation drops by more in a reactive approach to manage symptoms when they arise, natur- ing contracted Covid, inhalers and Covid symptoms. Uncontrolled $   causes problem, try and keep your than five per cent on walking for six minutes opathy works to eliminate the cause and reduce the severity of the bronchodilators as well as other asthma can mean that there will surroundings dust free. Maintain then there are higher chances of progressing disease. The Alternative system of medicine believes that all dis- medications should be continued as already be inflammation in the / $    proper cleanliness at all times. At to moderate and severe disease. High eases are caused due to an accumulation of toxins or morbid mat- per schedule. Nebulisers are again lungs and airways will be compro-   $ such a time, when differentiating Resolution Computed Tomography scoring ter in the body and negative vibrations in the mind. The therapeu- very useful in handling Covid mised so in many cases Covid may between COVID and asthma attack is informative of disease severity too if it is tic plan in naturopathy is executed in three phases — the elimi- induced bronchospasms. Asthma even lead to pneumonia, fibrosis  $! has become a task, it is advisable done on day six of symptom onset. native phase, which focuses on cleansing the body of accumulat- patients can easily use nebulization, (thick and stiff lung walls) or other that you are on optimum guard and By following the basic precautions and ed toxins, the soothing phase, which focuses on rejuvenating the with or without steroids, to help intense respiratory diseases. /  !    eliminate anything and everything getting vaccinated will help us beat the virus. body and supplying the necessary nourishment, and the construc- alleviate chest congestions and “All asthmatics need to be com-  $ ! that can aggravate asthma,” Dr.      ! +"  tive phase, in which the body’s metabolic activity is regulated. pressure,” Dr Sandeep Nayar, Senior pliant with their regular medica- Deepak Verma, Internal Medicine, !+  !    +     The treatment is divided into three therapy sections — Nature Director & HOD, Chest & tions. Covid virus can also cause L   ;   Columbia Asia Hospital,  !  G @! @1"()*  cure therapy, Diet therapy and Yoga therapy. Nature Cure thera- Respiratory Diseases, BLK-MAX flare up of asthma in addition to Ghaziabad, explains.  %+  py consisted of chest pack applied from 30 minutes to an hour once or twice a day depending upon the clinical condition of the patient. This was accompanied by a combination of hot foot and arm bath,   partial massage therapy to upper back and chest, fomentation, Asthma Bath, Oxygen Bath, Steam and Sauna Bath, Enema, Steam +! ,'.$#$, Inhalation and Drainage therapy. Under the diet therapy, patients Pearly white teeth and were prescribed nutritionally calcium-rich, non-mucus and non- acid generating food-items along with herbs and lots of water. Yogic picture perfect smile is on %   )A &E ,+( kriya, Yogasana, Pranayama and Yoganidra spanning into a three- everyone’s bucket list. week programme with a gradual gradation in the severity of the ROSHANI DEVI shares 3   (26 &&&3 practices was the third pillar of the treatment approach. The study combined with a year follow up of patients had shown simple and easy to follow highly promising results. The naturopathy approach helped these home remedies that can help /%& 33% %    patients to improve their lung function and symptoms while reduc- ing the requirement of drugs in most patients. B has killed more people in community and the workplaces. inequalities. Viewing it through fails to account for the needs of azzling white teeth is Apply a liberal amount onto Thistory than any other infec- The long treatment period leads a solely medical lens hinders our those the programme aims to  a dream of many. the toothbrush and brush tious disease. Mycobacterium to poor compliance, and the opportunities for patient care. A benefit. There is a glaring DEveryone wants to teeth for two minutes. Tuberculosis continues to ravage chronic nature of the disease TB patient’s first interface with absence of the patient’s voice in    Immunity has antioxidant to support pul- get rid of yellow teeth for that Repeat the process a few communities and societies leads to rising mortality. a medical service is often an our TB control initiatives and a taken centrestage during the monary immune function. perfect smile. Of course, one times a week or until the across the globe since its emer- “The severity of the epidem- unfamiliar hospital environ- subsequent lack of understand- pandemic. So much so, that Vitamin E is also known to can visit a dentist but that desired results are achieved. gence 9000 years ago. India ic has led to a host of TB con- ment, where a heavy emphasis ing of the patient experience. anything and everything that offer protection against infec- will fall heavily on your Believe it or not rinsing bears disproportionately large trol initiatives in the country on technical knowledge and The voices of those affected by has immunity booster tions caused by viruses and pocket. Here are home reme- the mouth with coconut burden of the global TB inci- with the Government commit- treatment procedures reinforces TB matter because they break written on it is running off bacteria. It also helps prevent dies foe the same. oil for whitening is dence, accounting for over 27 ted to eradicating TB by 2025. the patient’s growing anxieties. through pre-existing percep- the shelves real quick. cold. Most homes age-old. Prior to per cent of the world’s 10.8 mil- We have made great strides in A large part of making TB ser- tions and provide real experi- However, heightened Alternatively, you can have baking soda brushing your lion TB cases. This burden is TB care. The scaling-up of diag- vices accessible involves demys- ences and needs of those that immunity can be achieved at soak five-six almonds and yes, it can teeth, use a further exacerbated as India nosis and treatment and an effi- tifying the disease. While coun- have survived TB. There is a home without too much overnight and have them as be used for spoon to also is a leading country for peo- cient system has saved millions selling services ensure that need for a sustained effort efforts. the first thing in morning. almost any- scoop an ple with multiple drug-resistant of lives. However, while these patients are adequately sensitised focused on benefiting them, Eating a handful of thing — from appropriate forms (MDR-TB) that do not successes are commendable, regarding their illness, these are easing their experiences, almonds every day can do cleaning toilets amount of respond to commonly used there remain gaps, such as the still centralised facilities that are empowering them and making the job for you. Almonds to getting rid of coconut oil medicines and aggravate mortal- medicalised perception of TB, inaccessible for many. We need them the voice for change,” Dr are a source of 15 that stain in your up. Take one- ity. that need to be addressed. 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Here are some tips that I swear Moisture and pro- prone, oily skin at least twice a week. on the day’s importance that is for improving fitness, not try- by to give you that extra edge: tection are the life of Avoid scrubs on pimples, acne or rash, as may make you rethink your ing to cancel out cheat meals. Remember to cleanse your skin, especially in winter, well as very dry, dehydrated skin. It can approach to dieting culture. Calorie burning is the bonus face every night, removing make- to keep the skin soft deplete both oil and moisture, causing “We must respect people of and not the goal of the exercise up and pollutants that are and smooth. Sun-expo- flaking of the skin. For normal skin, a all sizes and their unique bat- program. The caloric value of deposited during the day. I sure also causes mois- scrub may be used once a week. tles with body shaming and foods is measured in a con- use an aloe vera and lemon ture loss. Use sunscreen Use a face pack at least once or twice weight loss. However positive trolled environment in a lab. cleanser for normal or sun-block before a week. I use a face pack daily. It consists body image in no way should But in your body, your hor- to dry skin. going out in the sun. of herbal powder and seaweed lotion, be an excuse for quitting and mones and enzymes decide Glowing skin that Choose high SPF for sun- mixed with yogurt, honey and egg remaining unhealthy. As how these calories are released is free from sensitive skin, while SPF white. If your skin is oily, apply it more humans we do have a psycho- fat, it leaves areas that were targeted trough the diet. A diet and used. blemishes is the 25 would suit most skins. often. Packs help to deep cleanse the skin logical association with food. never meant to store it first,” she is a combination of nutrients All calories are not equal. result of daily, Use a sunscreen gel for and tighten it, delaying ageing signs. The This can reach unhealthy pro- says. your body needs on a daily Foods with similar calories appropriate oily skin. When you are Shahnaz Husain Home Pack suits all skin portions in the form of emo- With major celebs in her basis to survive, repair and take different pathways once cleansing. at home, apply mois- types. tional eating,” Bhatia says. list of clients, Bhatia, 43, is a adapt. Being on a diet therefore digested and their fate depends Remove all turiser. Keep your hair clean and never She emphasises, “Shooting well-known name in the fitness means doing the right things on our hormones. Calorie creams, like I have normal to neglect shampooing the hair. It is very for unrealistic body types is and nutrition field. She says: “A most of the time in line with counting without paying atten- cleansing dry skin. So, I apply vital to your hair looking its best and stay- harmful. 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But normally, a <7&,    H /I < to light in the Chennai Super two, Warrier has not yet made the the BCCI in a fix about the next lot of people start showing Kings camp. playing XI in any of the seven few IPL games in Delhi after symptoms from the fifth or The match, which was to be matches KKR have played. postponement of Monday’s sixth day. There are discussions SUMMER SLAM held in Ahmedabad on Monday “The Medical Team is in con- evening match between Kolkata whether it is safe to go ahead evening, will be rescheduled some tinuous touch with the duo and Knight Riders and Royal with the next two matches in MOTION PICTURE time later during the tourna- are monitoring their health. Challengers Bangalore in Delhi,” a senior BCCI source ment, which will conclude on May Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Ahmedabad. told PTI. While DDCA presi- 30. Riders have now moved towards While the entire KKR team dent Rohan Jaitley told PTI that “Varun Chakravarthy and a daily testing routine to identify has gone for a six-day hard he hasn’t been informed about Sandeep Warrier were found to be any other possible cases and treat quarantine, starting Sunday, any re-scheduling. positive in the third round of test- them at the earliest,” the IPL stat- after Varun Chakravarthy and Since KKR team is doing ing in the last four days. All other ed. Sandeep Warrier returned pos- everyday testing with six days team members have tested nega- “The Medical Team is also itive, Balaji, who is a regular fea- of hard quarantine, many tive for Covid-19,” the league, determining the close and casual ture in the CSK dug-out has believe that the same rule which features the biggest names contacts of the two positive cases gone into isolation after return- should be applicable for CSK in International cricket, said in a during the 48 hours prior to col- ing with two RT-PCR positives also before they play their next press release. lection of the sample that returned on Monday. match. PTI Apart from this, Chennai the positive test results,” it added. Super Kings CEO Kasi KKR last played on April 29 Viswanathan, bowling coach against Delhi Capitals in of an infected person has to iso- cases before the tournament start- Lakshmipathy Balaji and a bus Ahmedabad and the develop- late for six days and return three ed, including some high-profile cleaner with the contingent test- ment is bound to trigger anxiety negative tests on days 1, 3 and 6. names like Axar Patel and Devdutt ed positive on Sunday. in the league, which had been It is learnt that KKR’s pace Padikkal. A top BCCI official, after going along smoothly so far in a spearhead Pat Cummins revealed However, this is the first declaring all three cases to be “false     1       K bio-secure bubble in front of the latest development to all the instance of positive cases in the positives”, later clarified that Balaji empty stands. Australian players in the IPL after middle of the tournament. along with the unnamed cleaner the team especially playing mem- the Stadium, which “Now, the DC players (cur- Chakravarthy, while undergoing “The BCCI and the Kolkata "     ! ! ! !   had come out positive even in the bers have tested negative,” he is due to host Mumbai Indians vs rently in Ahmedabad) will also some shoulder scans for a niggle Knight Riders prioritise the health ,  /  "   " PD(!  , repeat test. added. SunRisers Hyderabad on Tuesday, have to be tested and every mem- after Thursday’s game, tested pos- and safety of everyone involved  /    K"    “Three members of CSK con- CSK, currently based in Delhi, have also tested positive for the ber of the team contingents that itive for the virus. and all measures are being taken tingent, CEO Kasi, bowling coach suspended their training for the virus. came in contact with Chakravarthy has appeared in in that endeavour,” the IPL stated. &"  :>?@-  "  L Balaji and a bus driver had test- day and are scheduled to face However, Delhi and Districts Chakravarthy and Warrier will all of KKR’s matches so far and Foreign players, who were %   +C;$;;;   ed positive in the morning fol- Rajasthan Royals on May 5. The Cricket Association (DDCA) chief also be contact traced through the been one of their most successful already anxious about getting           lowed by negative Rapid Antigen team had been hit by Covid cases Rohan Jaitley asserted that “none app watch that has been given to players with seven wickets under home with travel restricted from %  &% test report,” the source said. even in the 2020 edition which of the groundsmen on duty” are everyone,” a BCCI source said. his belt. India, are edgier right now. But &     “However second RT-PCR was held in the UAE. among them. According to IPL’s Standard KKR and CSK had clashed on franchises would prefer the league % 845@)*  report found Balaji and bus dri- There was cause of concern in The BCCI continued to insist Operating Procedure for Covid- April 21 in Mumbai. to continue with necessary safe-   845@  $%   ver positive again. 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The news (positive cases in from India and a sizable number the situation outside is grim and 1  . - 3 ;) ; . Hyderabad here on Tuesday. 2$''+ ,$-@=,'  KKR) makes the BCCI’s job of players competing in the IPL the IPL bio bubble is a much safer . 5+ : - C ;)-<: . Mumbai will enter the game after ' , /$#@7<<'' more challenging,” a franchise are from the these countries. environment at this point in  . 2 C ;)3 3 ' their four-wicket win over in-form '''/;/,'C/, official said. “We should let the BCCI time,” said a support staff mem- Chennai Super Kings courtesy Kieron “We have been hearing that decide what is best for all of us. ber of a leading franchise. -  . < ;)<2- % Pollard’s blitzkrieg. #$,'.$'$#5 SunRisers, in contrast, suffered a humiliating 55-run loss to Rajasthan $ passes Royals, their sixth in seven games 99 G!   &   0%!  this season. Mumbai openers Rohit  +5'1845 The Cricket Australia boss said VALENCIA SACK GRACIA Sharma (250 runs) and Quinton 2 8,+ , "" they are monitoring the situation and    %%%B7% +  % % 3  De Kock (155 runs) would be !$  ricket Australia currently has no a decision will be made but not itching to give the five-time Cplans to arrange a charter flight to immediately.  &    ) champions another strong plat- 8" ,$!$ 8" bring its players back home from “The BCCI have come out and form and also convert their !',$# ! Covid-19-ravaged India once the IPL said they understand and want to sup- PERERA RETIRES starts into big scores. gets over, its chief Nick Hockley said port the players in making sure they   "  * #$,  '. '7 + % & Mumbai’s hard-hitting 4  44   on Monday. get home safely at the end. middle-order has clicked in Hockley insisted that Australian “The tournament doesn’t finish & O%%  && % ) the last two games, which would players are feeling safe and secure in until the 30th of May, so for the be quite pleasing for the team man- need support from Krunal, who the IPL bio-bubble but his comments moment it’s monitor the situation and SL SEAL TEST SERIES WIN agement. Pollard (168 runs), who has just three scalps. came before it emerged that two KKR as we get closer to the end of the tour-    " '2; blazed his way to a match-winning However, there are problems players have tested positive for the nament we’ll need to see where the sit-   %*  %%   87 off 34 balls in the last game, aplenty for SRH. dreaded virus. uation is at,” he said. & % ; +) would be keen to continue from They are over-reliant on their Mumbai Indians batsman Chris where he left. top-order, especially Jonny Bairstow Lynn had recently requested Cricket VARANE OUT OF CHELSEA GAME The likes of Krunal Pandya (248 runs), but their middle-order has Australia to arrange for a charter flight     & (100 runs), Hardik Pandya (52 faltered most often. for Australia players after the tourna- "3/  =%   + & % runs) and the flamboyant Against RR, they dropped Warner ment concludes on May 30.  #  %  Suryakumar Yadav (173 runs) and opened with Manish Pandey “There’s no suggestion at the New Delhi: Cricketer-turned-com- “If our Government cared for %&   % 0 ) can be destructive on their day and Jonny Bairstow, with Williamson moment of any charter flight,” Hockley mentator Michael Slater, who is cur- the safety of Aussies they would and the trio would be aiming to coming in at three. If they persist with told Melbourne radio station SEN. rently doing commentary in the IPL allow us to get home. It’s a disgrace!! BALE’S HATTRICK LIFTS SPURS fire in unison. the same line-up, the three need to fire “We’re working closely and talk- here, has launched a scathing attack Blood on your hands PM. How dare  7 '%  % * &  F % % However, the Mumbai bowlers on all cylinders. ing closely with the Australian on his country’s Prime Minister you treat us like this. How about you  would need to forget the hammering Also, the likes of Vijay Shankar (58 Cricketers’ Association, with the play- Scott Morrison for not allowing its sort out quarantine system. I had  3 ; "8 )  received at the hands of the CSK bats- runs), Kedar Jadhav (40 runs), Abdul ers and with the BCCI to make sure citizens to return from Covid-19 hit Government permission to work on men and start afresh. Samad (36 runs) and Mohammed everyone’s okay and the people have India, calling the travel ban a “dis- the IPL but I now have Government MESSI LEADS BARCA WIN The pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah Nabi (31 runs), if he plays, will have got full information. grace”. neglect,” Slater tweeted. 5   +&  (6 wickets) and Trent Boult (8 wick- to get some runs for the side to have “We’ve been in touch with the Australia has shut its borders Threatening a five-year jail   % %$'% ets) have been exceptional at the any chance of building a momentum. players there and they are generally in and not allowing any commercial term or hefty fine, the Australian     %    death and would pose a big threat to On the bowling front, star leg-spin- good spirits. The work the BCCI has flights from India because of the Government temporarily barred 4  % %  ) the SRH batting unit, which has been ner Rashid Khan has been the pick of done around the (bio-secure) bubble massive Covid-19 surge here which its citizens from entering the coun-  inconsistent at best. the bowlers with 10 wickets but pacers means they are feeling safe and secure, has led to all the players, support try if they happened to be in India LYON DAMAGE MONACO’S BID Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar (11 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3 wickets) and and those we’ve talked to are general- staff and commentators, who might within 14 days of their intended   +%        wickets) has been the MI’s main Khaleel Ahmed (4 wickets) would ly planning to complete their playing have wanted to leave the IPL in a fix. arrival. PTI .    % %- 2& wicket-taker, but he would need to find their form too. commitments.”    5  %) & !