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On the occasion of ‘one-nation one-election' Independence Day, the State Government launched a village l Narendra Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff post l Travel within India: volunteers' initiative for taking governance to the doorsteps of PM urges people to visit 15 domestic tourist destinations by 2022 people by involving over 2.8 lakh village volunteers. PNS n NEW DELHI Chief Minister YS Modi said a massive Jaganmohan Reddy on Signalling a decisive approach to Rs 100 lakh cr will be Thursday announced the vexed issues after securing a spent on developing launch of the flagship pro- stronger mandate, Prime gramme. Minister Narendra Modi on infrastructure that Reddy, who later addressed Thursday announced creation of will help in achieving village volunteers at another the post of chief of defence staff, the target of nearly event, said the programme was Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy addressing village volunteers vowed to fulfil aspirations of doubling the size of launched as the villages are people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian economy to backward even after 73 years of Under the initiative, the volunteers will act as a called for checking "population achieving independence. explosion" and renewed his $5 trillion in the next Addressing the gathering bridge between the government and the people. push for 'one nation, one elec- five years after unfurling the national Another 2.66 lakh jobs will be provided by tion'. In his first Independence flag, he said the initiative was appointing permanent employees in village Day address to the nation in his aimed at ensuring that the fruits second term from the ram- ing use of fertilizers and water of development reach those secretariats to be launched on October 2 parts of Red Fort, Modi pitched conservation. With his govern- living in villages. the abrogation of Article 370 as ment facing criticism for Under the initiative, the vol- a step towards 'one nation, one increasing taxes on the affluent unteers will act as a bridge identify the beneficiaries, get to people. He said that his gov- Constitution', saying a new class, Modi sought to assuage between the government and know their problems and, there- ernment has taken many path- approach was needed as the pro- them, saying those creating the people. Another 2.66 lakh after, delineate the appropriate breaking decisions and will res- visions granting special status for wealth must be respected as jobs will be provided by schemes being provided for olutely stick to its stand, brush- Jammu and Kashmir failed to fulfilling the people's aspirations that will ensure synergy among country's security system in the wealth distribution can happen appointing permanent employ- them by the government. ing aside the insipid criticism of yield desired results in 70 years and dreams after meeting their the three services and provide wake of the Kargil war in 1999 only when wealth is created. ees in village secretariats to be The Chief Minister said that detractors. He defended the and that every possible effort needs in the last five years. effective leadership to them. had called for appointment of a Wearing a white kurta and a launched on Oct 2. Village sec- the schemes would be able to legislations that were recently will be made to develop the Modi said a massive Rs 100 "Our government has decid- Chief of Defence Staff as a sin- colourful safa, the prime min- retariats would be set up in each reach the poorest of the poor enacted to provide reservation region. lakh crore will be spent on ed to have a Chief of Defence gle-point military adviser to ister referred to BJP's big win in village to deliver governance to and make all the villages self- for jobs to locals and reverse As a slew of significant developing infrastructure that Staff- CDS. It will help all three the Defence Minister. In his the general election and said his people in 72 hours. The scheme sufficient. Reddy also said the tendering. announcements like the promise will help in achieving the target services to walk together as the sixth consecutive Independence government's return to power involves provision of one vol- volunteers would turn out to be The YSR Rythu Bharosa to provide piped drinking water of nearly doubling the size of the country can no longer afford to Day address, Modi also touched showed as to how despair had unteer to cover 50 families in leaders once they complete scheme would start on October to every household across the Indian economy to $5 trillion in work in silos," Modi said, adding upon a host of other issues given way to hope with people each village. Identity cards their term. A toll-free tele- 15 under which electricity country marked his nearly 95- the next five years. In a major India has to keep pace with the including tackling cross-bor- believing that the country can would be given to the volunteers phone number 1902 would be would be provided to farmers minute speech, the prime min- military reform, the prime min- changing world. der terrorism, corruption, change for the better after see- and they would be paid an hon- set up at a call centre in the free of cost and each farmer ister said his government in the ister said the country will now A high-level committee set up poverty, ensuring ease of living, ing his dispensation's first five orarium of Rs 5,000 per month. Chief Minister's Office (CMO) would get Rs 12,500 per year for second term will work towards have a Chief of Defence Staff to examine the gaps in the banning single-use plastic, curb- years of work. The volunteers would first to receive the grievances of the the next four years, he added. Chief Minister Jagan laments blots POLAVARAM PROJECT leaves for US Govt to invite fresh VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan in independent India Reddy left for the United States on Thursday. The tour PNS n AMARAVATI tenders tomorrow will culminate on August 24. Earlier, he attended the 'At Continuing infant mortality, PNS n VIJAYAWADA project. It's sad." Later, the HMRL sets Home' programme at Raj maternal mortality, injustice in Polavaram Project Authority Bhavan. In his absence, key the name of caste and religion The S1tate Government is all (PPA) had a meeting with offi- ridership responsibilities have been and the inability of scores of chil- Tricolour set to release the notification cials of the State Government's reportedly entrusted to dren to enroll themselves in inviting fresh tenders for Rs Water Resources Department record Finance Minister Buggana schools remain a blot on the unfurled 5,070-crore balance works of and the Union Government Rajendranath and MA&UD country, Chief Minister YS the Polavaram project. The over the issue. The Union gov- PNS n HYDERABAD Minister Botsa Satyanarayana, Jaganmohan Reddy said on upside down notification, which will be ernment had expressed its sat- according to sources. Thursday. issued on August 17, will also isfaction over execution of the The Hyderabad Metro Rail In his maiden address to the l Incident happened invite tenders for the hydel works by Navayuga company. carried nearly 3.36 lakh pas- gathering after unfurling the power project. They had suggested to the State sengers in a single day on national tricolour on at Mahabubnagar It may be recalled that on Government to rethink on the Wednesday, bettering its own 2 minors in Independence Day in Collectorate August 1, the Government ter- decision and reconsider the record. In order to cater to Vijayawada, the Chief Minister Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy poses for a selfie with a girl during minated the contract awarded facts as reverse tendering would increased demand for its ser- custody for said the country could not get Independence Day celebrations in Vijayawada on Thursday AVINASH DEEPAK PULI to Navayuga company and lead to unnecessary delay in vices, Hyderabad Metro Rail rid of several ills despite the n MAHABUBNAGAR sought an explanation for the completion of the project. Limited (HMRL) has raping 12-yr-old British exiting it 73 years ago. ernment introduced the on those lines, the Chief delay and a few irregularities in Chief Minister Y S Jagan increased the frequency of "Why is it happening so? We Navaratnalu, welfare schemes Minister said. It's happened again; the execution of the works, follow- Mohan Reddy, who is firm on Metro services from HI-TEC HYDERABAD: The police all should responsibly search for for the uplift of the downtrod- He then presented the carelessness doesn't seem ing which the firm had given its the reverse tendering process, City towards all directions. took into custody two of the an answer as to whether we all den and the deprived sections Presidents Police Medal for to leave us. This time, the reply with all details. at a review meeting on The frequency will be three minors who raped a 12- really got Independence or is it with corruption-free and inclu- Distinguished Service to Collectorate camp office in Union Minister Gajendra Wednesday said, "There are increased to 5 minutes or year-old girl on Wednesday limited only to a few," he said. sive governance, he said. Additional Director General of Jogulamba Gadwal district Singh Shekhawat had said, pressures on me. But, I will not even 3 minutes during peak in the Jogu Lamba Gadwal Stating that agriculture, indus- He listed out the various ini- Police Harish Kumar Gupta, goofed up by unfurling the "Stopping the Polavaram pro- compromise. I shall move hours. district of Telangana. trial and services sectors wit- tiatives taken up by his 78-day- retired IGP Sheik Mohammad national flag upside down ject for reverse tendering will ahead with the reverse tender- "The number of passen- According to the police on nessed a significant growth in old government in the state to Iqbal, Indian Police Medal for on Thursday. delay the works and subse- ing process to save money for gers using the service created Thursday, the class V student the last 73 years, Jagan said a cor- ensure accountability in admin- Meritorious Service to SP-rank Collector Shashank quently escalate the cost of the the welfare of people." a new record and Metro sta- had arrived home in rupt and middlemen system istration and development. officers GVG Ashok Kumar unfurled the flag at the camp tions in the city recorded 3.23 Anantapuram village early grew even faster, depriving the Mahatma Gandhi, Baba and M Ravi Prakash, Police office while officials pre- lakh footfalls on Wednesday," due to sports event at the benefits of development to the Saheb Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh Medal for Gallantry to IPS offi- sent at the function sang the said, HMRL Managing school on the eve of the deserving sections. and such legends wished for a cers Rahul Dev Sharma, Babujee national anthem. However, Director NVS Reddy. Independence Day. Her par- Should we reform this rotten society where there was no Attada and Kolli Raghuram they soon noticed the error, "Earlier, in June, Hyderabad ents were away for work. system for the better or leave it exploitation, where equality pre- Reddy. Awards in various other brought down the flag and Metro recorded the highest- The three boys took the like that in desperation that vailed and tears of all the help- categories were also given away hoisted it in the correct ever ridership figure of 2.78 girl forcibly to nearby bush- power and corruption will less people wiped out, he said. to police officials on the occa- manner in a few minutes. lakh, which surpassed the es and committed the sexual remain mixed like milk and "In tune with their wishes, and sion. Chief Secretary LV Barring this incident, previous record of carrying assault. water, Jagan wondered. as a reflection of Independence, Subrahmanyam, DGP D Independence Day was cel- 1.62 lakh passengers in 2018," It was with a determination to I promise that governance in Gautam Sawang and senior ebrated with the usual fer- said an official from TODAY reform the system that his gov- Andhra Pradesh will continue bureaucrats attended the event. vour in Gadwal district. Hyderabad Metro. ALMANAC Month & Paksham: Parliament sovereign is a misapprehension: Mark Tully KCR clears Rs 1 lakh crop Shravana & Shukla Paksha Panchangam PNS n MUMBAI politicians have the sovereign Tithi : Pratipada 08:21 pm The crucial point to remember is that the sovereignty of right to interfere. The political loan waiver on I-Day! Nakshatram: Dhanishtha 10:56 am Veteran British journalist and the people expressed through their representative is not an interference makes it difficult Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start former BBC India correspon- absolute rock sovereignty. Parliament cannot be called an for executives to do their jobs, PNS n HYDERABAD any important work) dent Sir William Mark Tully on absolute ruler he added. Thursday said that a number of "We can't just blame politi- Chief Minister K Rahukalam: 10:45 pm – 12:20 pm imbalances in India stem from — SIR WILLIAM MARK TULLY, Veteran British journalist cians. Undoubtedly, many of Chandrasekhar Rao on Yamagandam: 03:29 pm – 05:03 pm the "misapprehension" that the problems are due to politi- Thursday gave the green light Varjyam: 07:02 pm - 08:50 pm Parliament is sovereign and it cians and they are not held in to the much-awaited crop loan Gulika: 07:37 am - 09:11 am can do anything it wants 'Don't you know who I am?', balances the other," Tully said. high regard, but many of the waiver scheme, multiplying unchecked. when his autonomy is limited Therefore, autonomy is very criticisms are unfair. There is cheers of farmers on the joyous Good Time: (to start any important work) He said a democracy can or should be limited and he important for institutions to undoubtedly, in my view, the occasion of Independence Day. Amritakalam: 05:50 am - 07:38 am function because of institutions should realise that he or she has have the freedom to function civil servants themselves have Delivering his Independence Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:55 am - 12:45 pm and hence their role in the gov- limitations," he added. "I think without interference, he said, to be blamed for these prob- Day speech at the Golconda ernance should be stressed. sovereign, therefore, the the importance of institutions adding that in all spheres of lems. "There is need for the Fort on Thursday, the Chief VIJAYAWADA "...the crucial point to Parliament can do anything it in governance needs to be government and life it is huge- civil servants to recover their Minister made an announce- culture i.e. financial assistance remember is that the sover- wants unchecked. Also, politi- stressed. It is because of insti- ly important. ethos and pride. We also need ment to this effect, and under Rythu Bandhu, had been WEATHER eignty of the people expressed cians, who are members of tutions a democracy can func- Talking about the execu- to blame the general public for observed tersely: "Orders have enhanced from Rs 8,000 to Rs Forecast: Isolated Thunderstorms through their representative Parliament as representatives of tion. Because what do institu- tive, he said, the civil service often asking politicians to been issued to waive crop loans 10,000 per acre per year. Temp: 36/26 is not an absolute rock sover- people, can do anything they tions do...each institution per- that has to have its own auton- interfere on their behalf with up to Rs one lakh as promised Nearly 40 lakh farmers in the Humidity: 76% eignty. Parliament cannot be want," Tully said at an annual forms a specific function and omy. One of the main reasons the executive," he added. One during the elections." state had been eagerly awaiting Sunrise: 05.59 called an absolute ruler," he inter-collegiate festival of St they operate on each other as for the autonomy of executive of the institutions that is high- The Chief Minister also stat- crop loan waiver scheme for the Sunset: 06.41 said. "A lot of imbalances in Xavier's College here. checks and balances. So there being challenged is because of ly criticised, and in some ways ed that, as per the promises past eight months — ever since Current Weather Conditions India come from the misap- "Everyone must have come is system of checks and bal- political interference, which is rightly so, is the police, Tully made during the elections, KCR assumed office as CM for Updated August 15, 2019 5:00 PM prehension that Parliament is across politicians, who say ances, where each institution done with the thought that said. investment support for agri- the second term in Dec 2018. 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CAPSULE Floods throw up new Students tie rakhis to Governor DELHI DEVOTEE PNS n VIJAYAWADA DONATES RS 1 CR FOR Governor Biswa Bhusan ANNAPRASADAM Harichandan on Thursday Tirumala: Philanthropist problems to sand issue participated in the Sreenivas Krishna from New Rakshbandhan programme Delhi donated over held at Raj Bhavan in which Rs 1 crore for one day donation G RAVI KIRAN Ramachandra Reddy assured schoolchildren from city- n scheme to SV Anna Prasadam VIJAYAWADA that from September 5 based KSR Zilla Parishad Trust of the TTD on Thursday. onwards everything will be set High School tied rakhis to He served food to pilgrims at the There is no end to sand trou- right. He said sand will be him. Anna Prasadam Complex, along bles in the district and people supplied in a systematic man- He interacted with with his family members, and have to wait until September ner. But, still, they are in the schoolchildren by asking also had breakfast at the MTVAC 5 when the new policy of the process of setting up of stock- them their names and details with Special Officer of government would be imple- yards and calling tenders for of their studies. The school- Annaprasadam S Venugopal. It mented. maintaining them. Now the children responded actively may be recalled that the TTD had For more than 70 days sand floods are adding to the woes to the queries and took his Girls tying a rakhi to Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan on the occsaion of introduced the one day scheme was not made available direct- and many think that even by Rakshbandhan at Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada on Thursday at the Annaprasadam Trust last ly. Interestingly, it is available September 5, the sand supply year as well. The names of the in the black market for a can’t be streamlined as the Members from blessings. Members from A total of 109 school and donors are being displayed on high price. Now with floods at reaches are marooned. Brahmakumaris met the college students visited the giant LED screens at the MTVAC. it full fury, the sand reaches Says Ch Ramana, a builder: Brahmakumaris Governor and tied rakhis to Raj Bhavan on the auspi- Catering Officer GLN Sastry was will be out of reach for at least “With one decision total con- met the Governor him. Directors and stu- cious occasion and felt also present on the occasion. three weeks until the waters struction sector has received dents of Takshasila IAS immensely happy at the recede. a big jolt. YSRC people and tied rakhis Academy tied the holy opportunity to visiting Raj Sand has become an thought that they are curbing to him thread and took his bless- Bhava and interacting with KDCA U-23 unending problem for mafia of TDP. But, they crip- ings. the Governor. SELECTIONS ON builders and people con- pled the total construction structing their homes. Sand has become an unending thus affecting the lives of the MONDAY Government of Andhra people depended on it”. VIJAYAWADA: The trials to Pradesh has taken a decision problem for builders and people “Even, after CM’s instruc- select the Krishna District Cricket to do away with free sand pol- constructing their homes as the tions, the administration Needle in City celebrates Association under-23 boys’ team icy and stopped for more government has taken a decision to failed to supply sand proper- to participate in the ACA Inter- than one month. ly. Surprisingly the sand is Tirumala laddu? District matches will be held at Later it permitted supply do away with free sand policy and available in the black market Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium for the government works stopped for more than one month for a high price and it is not PNS n TIRUMALA Independence Day here on August 19. Players who alone through revenue and available directly. Now the are born on or after1-9-1996 are mining departments by taking floods are posing a new prob- A devotee, who purchased eligible to participate in the up applications. But, nothing tractor load of sand. mining department to get lem. We will have to wait for prasadam at the Lord Balaji selections. Interested candidates with pomp and gaiety was streamlined until now. “Lobbying is the order the day sand slips,” said a builder. 20 more days until the new temple in Tirumala, report- should come with a date of birth The real applicants are and a bribe of Rs 100 to In the Assembly, Minister policy of the Government is edly found a needle in the PNS n VIJAYAWADA certificate and address proof. waiting for their turn to get a Rs 1,000 is common in the for Mining Peddireddy implemented”. laddu. Maris Stella College According to media The 73rd Independence Day celebrated the day in reports, Sasank Reddy of was celebrated in a befitting Devagudipalli manner at various places on which famous film near a grand note on Thursday. personality Anjani Rayachoti, The tri-colour was hoisted at Old Clothes Bank launched offered schools, colleges, offices, Yalamanchili said that PNS n VIJAYAWADA ciated the trust organiser prayers at political party headquarters, girls should know their Karuna Sree said that Karunasree for her initiative the temple on private organisations, NGOs On the occasion of 73rd about 2,000 old and recalled that Amrutha Tuesday, along and other places. rights and should have Independence Day celebra- Hastam's food distribution was with his brother, after Andhra Pradesh Chambers tions, Amrutha Hastam clothes were collected a big success, which has fed which he purchased laddus has celebrated at its chambers the courage to face Charitable Trust led by Dara on the first day and lakhs of people in the city. for distribution among rel- in which Director B Siva challenges Karunasree launched 'Old Karuna Sree said that about atives and friends. Reddy Koteswara Rao hoisted the Clothes Bank'. The project was would collect about 2,000 old clothes were collect- said he saw a needle in the flag in the presence of the Day programme organised inaugurated by Consumer one lakh old clothes ed on the first day and would laddu when he was about to president, general secretary, on the university premises. Forum president R Madhava collect about one lakh old relish the prasadam. directors and members. The Speaking on the occasion, he Rao here on Thursday. in a month clothes in a month. TTD Chairman flag was hoisted by the four said that employees should Speaking on the occasion, Members of the trust cele- YV Subba Reddy has asked wings of NCC cadets of strive for the development of Madhava Rao hoisted the tri- afford to buy clothes. He said brated Rakhi festival and 2,000 TTD special officer Andhra Loyola College in the university. He said that TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal inpsecting the guard of honour at colour and later inaugurated the that people can send their old old clothes were collected on Dharma Reddy to probe which Victor Emmanuel, own permanent buildings for Tirumala on Tuesday Old Clothes Bank project. He clothes to the Amrutha Hastam the occasion. Convener Krishna into the issue and take principal asked the present the university would be built said that Old Clothes Bank is a Trust and they would collect the Kishore, secretary Mahesh, stern action against the generation to know about in Amaravati soon. good initiative, which would old clothes and in-turn dis- treasurer K Anjaneyulu, G Dilip negligent staff. the struggles faced by our Maris Stella College cele- help the poor, who cannot tribute to the needy. He appre- and others were present. ancestors to obtain indepen- brated the day in which Dedicate to pilgrims' dence. famous film personality Siddhartha Public School Anjani Yalamanchili said that celebrated the day with pomp girls should know their rights MEF wants to and splendour in which and should have the courage service, TTD EO tells staff RSS didn't take part in K Sandhya Rani, Joint to face challenges. “Freedom launch campaign Commissioner of Income is an outcome of struggles and PNS n TIRUPATI Tirumala", he added. Tax, as the chief guest, said sacrifices. Girls should not He stated that the work independence struggle: CPI fruits of freedom enjoyed by waste their time with social TTD Executive Officer Anil force of the TTD was engaged on addictions all were achieved by the sac- media. Empowerment takes Kumar Singhal called upon the with various services, such as Vijayawada: Madiga PNS n VIJAYAWADA rifices of many. “Students, as place only when all the 20,000 odd work force of the providing darshan, accom- Employees Federation “RSS did not future citizens of tomorrow, women are educated,” she TTD to dedicate themselves to modation, annaprasadam, National Vice-President CPI State secretary should remember the spirit of added. the service of devotees during laddu prasadam, maintaining Devarapalli Suresh on K Ramakrishna on Thursday participate in the freedom and spread the glory The members of different- the 73rd Independence Day sanitation and providing secu- Thursday met Vijayawada found fault with Rashtriya Satyagraha. It had of our country far and wide’. ly-abled JAC celebrated the celebrations at Parade rity cover among others to Deputy Commissioner of Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) At Andhra Loyola Institute day at YSR Colony in the chief Grounds in Tirupati on scores of pilgrims, who throng Police (DCP) Vijaya Rao and comments on Communists’ kept aloof from the of Engineering and guest YSRCP leader Thursday. the Tirumala temple. He also expressed his wish to conduct participation in the indepen- Congress-led the Technology its Director Rev B Nageswara Rao was the During his address, he added that there was still a lot awareness campaigns in vil- dence struggle and said that it Fr Francis Xavier hoisted the chief guest. Addressing the recalled the hard-earned inde- left to improvise in accor- lages on addictions and bad was Congress, Muslim League anti-British Indian flag. NSS student units pre- gathering, he said that SC, ST, pendence to the country, dance to increase in pilgrims' habits. and Communists, who fought independence sented various cultural items BC and the Minorities did not which was an outcome of the rush. He, along with several for the independence and not relating to patriots. ALIET get welfare schemes since struggle of countless freedom He listed out various devel- Dalit leaders, met the officer BJP or RSS. movement”, reminded students participated in the independence for the past 73 fighters. "Today is a sublime opment activities done by the and hailed him as a fine Participating in the 73rd rally from the college to years. “Chief Minister YS moment to pay tributes to all TTD. He, along with Special example for the youth as he Independence Day celebra- jecting its leaders as freedom CPI leader Ramesh Hospital displaying Jaganmohan Reddy is bene- those who scarified their lives Officer Tirumala AV Dharma had made it big with his hard tions at Dasari Bhavan, he fighters, is farcical," he added. placards, banners and raised fitting the downtrodden with for getting us freedom. It's Reddy, JEO P Basant Kumar work and commitment. said RSS did not participate in He said BJP harmed the Kashmir leader Shaik slogans on preaching of all kinds of welfare schemes. time for all of us to step into and CVSO Gopinath Jatti, “MEF is keen on joining the Satyagraha. “It had kept interests of Jammu and Abdullah. “The people’s will Mahatma Gandhi. Within three months after their shoes to offer the best gave away awards to 39 senior hands with the police in aloof from the Congress-led Kashmir by nullifying the pact was not taken before taking Dr NTR University Health taking charge as the CM possible services to the multi- officers and employees from inculcating good habits anti-British Indian indepen- signed by former Prime such an important step of Sciences Vice-Chancellor about 80 per cent of the elec- tude of visiting pilgrims to various departments. among rural youth". dence movement. RSS, pro- Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and scrapping Article 370”. Dr CV Rao participated in I- tion promises were fulfilled”. Bengal tops table, lifts Popular Cup ‘SCR first to eliminate unmanned level crossings’ PNS n VIJAYAWADA Tenali section, Guntakal e- office concept which affords PNS n VIJAYAWADA –Gulapalyamu section and movements of files on Digital The South Central Railway’s electrification of Tenali- Gateway. West Bengal lifted the quad- Vijayawada division celebrated Ramchandrapuram section in “The zone has pioneered in rangular Popular Cup which 73rd Independence Day at Andhra Pradesh. producing UMID (Unique ended at Mulapadu playfields DRM’s office here on Thursday He said the zone has oper- Medical Identification) Smart here on Thursday. in which P Srinivas, Divisional ated 774 special trains, 4,483 Card for employees (including West Bengal, Himachal Railway Manager, graced the additional coaches attached to retired employees) which Pradesh, Andhra Greens and occasion as the chief guest. regular services during the enables them to access medical Andhra Blues participated in He unfurled the national current financial year benefit- facilities with ease. Around the week-long tournament, flag and received the guard of ing 12 lakh passengers. 75,000 employees constituting which was aimed at giving the honour from RPF contingents. “SCR has taken successful 97% of SCR Manpower have all-important exposure to the While reading out the strides towards energy con- registered for the UMID card players. General Manager’s message, versation by installing 100 per in a short period of 4 months”. The tournament saw he said SCR has recorded a cent LED lighting all over the He said SCR Sports Abhishek Poral of Bengal tremendous all-round perfor- system which led to an annu- Association achieved 4 th posi- emerging as the man of the mance for the financial year al saving of Rs.7 Crore and by tion on Indian Railways, the tournament by scoring 292 2018-19 by receiving perfor- Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager P Srinivas taking part in the 73rd setting up 8 megawatt of solar best ever by tapping the best runs and 11 victims as wicket- mance efficiency shields in Independence Day fete at DRM’s office in Vijayawada on Thursday plant for captive use". sporting talent representing keeper. the fields of traffic transporta- "It has taken the initiative of SCR at both International and Mylavaram MLA Vasanta Victorious Bengal team, which won the quadrangular Popular Cup, flashes tion, personnel management, Green Environment and national levels and enhancing Venkata Krishna Prasad was the victory sign in Vijayawada on Thursday civil engineering and stores, Environmental Protection by the standards in various sports chief guest of the valedictory in which is the highest for any South Central Railway also achieved the rare planting of 2.73 Lakh saplings disciplines. DRM felicitated which former BCCI vice pres- The tournament also saw 83 overs (Harsh Jamwal 61, zone on Indian Railways. distinction of “First on Indian Railways to all over the zone, installation of P. Sonika, Jr. Clerk, ident Gokaraju Gangaraju, Himachal’s Harsh Jamwal Purab Raj 64, Deepinder Rana He said SCR also achieved 673 Rain Water Harvesting Engineering Department, ACA secretary Ch. Arun emerging as the best batsman 50, Gulam Mostafa two for 40, the rare distinction of “First on eliminate all unmanned level crossings”, said Systems, Rejuvenating 56 old Vijayawada for her achieve- Kumar took part. with 207 runs including one Balkesh Yadav two for 53) drew Indian Railways to eliminate all P Srinivas, Divisional Railway Manager, water bodies and construc- ments in badminton. Later, Speaking at the prize distri- century and Lakshya Raj, also with Bengal 244 in 78.5 overs. unmanned level crossings”. tion of 80 new ponds which led children from “Asha Kiran”, bution function, Vasanta of Himachal, as the best bowler Andhra Blue 229 & 197 for "The major thrust area is the while speaking at I-Day celebrations to saving of Rs.26 Crore annu- SKPVV High School and Venkata Krishna Prasad said with 13 wickets. The best all- seven in 56 overs (Roshan augmentation of infrastruc- ally besides sizeable contribu- Kendriya Vidhyalaya School the Mulapadu playfield was rounder award went to Dinesh Pavan 56, M. Hemanth Reddy ture. The zone has commis- tion towards the better envi- performed cultural pro- one of the best cricket facilities Chandra (ACA Blues) for his 91 36, G. Srikar Sai Reddy three for sioned a vital 93 km new elec- includes the longest electrified infrastructure works complet- ronment”. grammes. available in the district and runs and 15 wickets effort. 53, M. Deepak two for 46) drew trified rail line project linking tunnel over Indian Railways to ed include doubling of Moturu He said SCR has become the DRM and his wife - Surekha advised the association to stage The scores: Himachal with Andhra Green 282 in Obulavaripali and the length of 6.6 km". – Akividu section, doubling first zone on Indian Railways Srinivas - distributed prizes to a number of tournaments. Pradesh 256 & 230 for five in 86.3 overs. Venkatachalam, which He said other important and electrification of Guntur – by implementing the paperless RPF staff and school children.

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CAPSULE Protocol vehicles' bills put ‘Youth must inculcate ‘BJP SPREADING nationalism and humanism’ VENOM’ n Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi PNS VIJAYAWADA Sadhbhavana Yatra transport officials in a fix The Jana Sena Party Commemoration Committee has Jana Sena President Pawan celebrated 73rd Independence Kalyan assured that his party chief opined that if Day at Historic Charminar on G RAVI KIRAN Protocol vehicles and we had would take forward their n the regionalism, Thursday. Committee Chairman VIJAYAWADA arranged it as per their require- nationalist spirit while address- G Niranjan has unfurled the ment. But till now, we have not ing a meeting as part of communalism and National Flag and wished the Expenses incurred by Protocol received the bills for it. We are Independence Day celebra- casteism increased, citizens of India on this vehicles used for VIP visits getting calls from private trav- tions at Mangalagiri on occasion. He slammed the NDA have become a source of els. We are really in an embar- Thursday. the nation will government for trying to embarrassment for the trans- rassing situation. Officials from He said that the breakdown disgrace the dignity of Jawahar port department. As per the Guntur, Chittoor and other Independence Day was cele- Lal Nehru in the name of GAD's order, the RTO or the districts also raised the same brated due to the sacrifices Abolition of Article 370 in DTC usually arranges private complaint regarding the made by many great personal- Jammu and Kashmir. He called vehicles on a rent basis for VIP Protocol vehicles' bills". ities, who languished in jails n "Leaders, who know how to his last days. It is unfortunate every Congress men to be united visits. But, the bills incurred by The minister assured that he and sacrificed their lives for the survive in politics, have turned that the creator of the nation- and fight against the people who the department have been kept would take care of the issue cause. corrupt. I know how to survive al flag faced miserable situa- are spreading venom to the pending for years, and officials with the government as he Pawan Kalyan said it was tions". have now become liable to himself was from Krishna dis- not enough to celebrate the in politics, but as a patriot of Jana Sena Party chief opined people against Congress. the country, I have set some Meanwhile, Congress’ answer the companies. trict and was in-charge of Independence Day for just that if the regionalism, com- Sadhbhavana Commitee A few districts in the State Guntur. Crores of rupees are one day. It must be conducted principles", says Pawan Kalyan munalism and casteism recollected the memories of reportedly have more than Rs n n pending with the government for at least one week. A week n The creator of National Flag increased, the nation will 1 crore dues, particularly in A few districts in The issue was brought to light during and transport officials are fac- before hoisting the National breakdown. freedom fighters who sacrificed Pingali Venkaiah lived in utter their life towards the Krishna district. The issue was the State reportedly a meeting of the transport department ing the pursuance of the trav- Flag on August 15, people in "When I met Prime independence of India. G brought to light during a meet- have more than Rs 1 at Machilipatnam where Minister for el companies. every village and hamlet must poverty during his last days. It Minister Narendra Modi, I Kannaiah Lal, Syed Yousuf ing of the transport depart- crore dues, Transport Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) One of the officials stated, remember the sacrifices made is unfortunate that the creator informed him that promoting Hashmi, G Anand, Venkatesh ment at Machilipatnam where particularly in and other officials from across the State "The requirement for Protocol by freedom fighters and pay of the national flag faced nationalism was the only way Mudhiraj, Pulipati Rahul, Moosa Minister for Transport Perni Krishna district participated vehicles will not be intimated in rich tributes to them and then miserable situations to prevent such tendencies in Qasim, T Bhaskar, Ashok Reddy, Venkataramaiah (Nani) and advance. Everything has to be celebrate the day. the country. To protect the Vijay Kumar, Khader Chaush, other officials from across the done in hours, so then, we don't He said only then younger nation from these factors, I Abed Ali, Mujahid, G Dinesh, State participated. have any choice to negotiate. generations will learn about He further stated some lead- wish the youth inculcate Bhanu Chander Yadav, Rajender Subba Rao of Krishna dis- A few districts in the State reportedly Bills worth crores of rupees are the greatness of the country ers were questioning him how nationalism and humanism to Raju, Om Prakash Sharma, trict raised the issue, stating, have more than Rs 1 crore dues, pending with the government, and sacrifices of freedom fight- he can survive in politics which support national integrity." Shyam Mudiraj and others also "As we are in the capital, the but higher officials do not care ers. He said some people say would require money. "My Jana Sena Party Political participated. need for Protocol vehicles is particularly in Krishna district. The about the problem. Only now, that he doesn't know how to answer is that many freedom Affairs Committee (PAC) more for us. Whoever comes issue was brought to light during a we got the opportunity to dis- survive in politics. "Leaders, fighters fought for the country Chairman Nadendla Manohar to visit, be it the Union close the issue before a minis- who know how to survive in without the involvement of thanked the party workers 100-METRE-LONG Minister, Minister, High Court meeting of the transport department ter. Now, we have to wait and politics, have turned corrupt. money. Are Bhagat Singh and and leaders, who attended the NATIONAL FLAG Judge, or Supreme Court Judge, at Machilipatnam see whether the problem will be I know how to survive in pol- Subhash Chandra Bose Independence Day celebra- we will get the order for resolved or not". itics, but as a patriot of the crorepatis, he questioned?" tions. PARADED country, I have set some prin- He said Tanguturi Prakasam He recalled that the party Bhadrachalam: In connection ciples". Pantulu fought freedom strug- affairs commenced after hoist- with the 73rd Independence Day, "My effort is to convey the gle wearing one shirt. "These ing the national flag on the a 100-metre-long national flag future generations that there leaders are an inspiration to Republic Day and efforts were was paraded in the temple town Vijayashanthi gives were leaders and parties, which Jana Sena Party. The creator of on since then for strengthen- on Thursday. A rally was taken Raksha Bandhan: The stood for the country without National Flag Pingali Venkaiah ing the party by fighting for from Bridge Road to Ambedkar terse reply to expecting anything". lived in utter poverty during people's issues. Centre under the joint aegis of Mother Teresa Charitable Trust bond of love and protection Talasani remark and Kranti Vidyalayam. The participants rendered CH SHARMILA PNS n HYDERABAD slogans “Bharat Maata Ki Jai”. At n One Town area where Boy dies in road n VIJAYAWADA the culmination of the rally at north Indian communities live Bharat Ratna sought for Ambedkar Centre, a human in large numbers wore a TPCC Campaign Committee mishap after I-Day Raksha Bandhan was cele- chairperson Vijayashanthi chain was formed displaying the festive look longest national flag. Kranti brated on a grand note on came down heavily on TRS Thursday as it is a festival con- n on Thursday saying that its Pingali Venkayya fete in school Vidyalayam secretary Somaroutu Heavy rush was seen at sidered to strengthen the bond actions have left no room for Hyderabad: A 14-year-old Srinivasa Rao, Mother Teresa kiosks selling colourful rakhis n Trust founder Koppula Murali between sisters and brothers. of various shapes and sizes Telangana protagonists in the PNS VIJAYAWADA boy was killed when a speed- and others took part in the event. On the occasion, brothers state. "Telangana betrayers ing car rammed into him promise to take care of their n Sweetmeat stalls witnessed and anti-Telangana people Indian National Flag design- while he was crossing the Villagers face action sisters and protect them from a heavy turnout of customers, are running Telangana now," er Pingali Venkayya's grand- road at Langar Houz in the city vagaries of life. especially women and girls she said. son's wife Pingali Sushila was on Thursday. The boy return- for not building toilets Thousands of people visited Vijayashanthi reacted felicitated by Nandigama ing home after attended the temples and performed special harshly to criticism made by Paryavarana Parirakshana flag hoisting ceremony in his HYDERABAD: Electricity supply pujas on the occasion of 'Rakhi the festival. Jewel merchants Animal Husbandry Minister Samithi president Ramireddy school when mishap occurred, was disconnected to 50 houses Pournami'. Shopkeepers dis- designed rakhis made of gold Talasani Srinivas Yadav dur- Sridhar here on Wednesday. police said. The boy, identified in Gurrampalli villge of played colourful 'rakhis' to and silver for the festival. They Sweetmeat stalls witnessed a ing a chat with the scribes on She was honoured with a as Aziz Ahmed, was studying Jilleduchowdaryguda of attract girls, who would buy also performed special pujas in heavy turnout of customers, Wednesday. Talasani had said shawl and a bouquet as a trib- in class IX at Nalanda Public Rangareddy district on rakhis to tie it to their broth- temples for the well-being of especially women and girls. that BJP will not induct into ute to Pingali Venkayya as she School, Nanal Nagar. His Wednesday to punish the ers' wrists. Brothers', in turn, their brothers. The festival also brings cheer its fold a 'betrayer' like is the kin of the former. father, Mohd, Khadeer, is a residents of the village for not offered saris, jewellery and One Town area where north to womenfolk as they are Vijayashanthi. Speaking on the occasion, head constable in the Saifabad building toilets. Of the 50 other gifts to their sisters. Indian communities live in flooded with gifts of all kinds Hitting back, Vijayashanthi Pingali Sushila appealed the traffic police station. Aziz was families, some did not even Sweet shops were packed large numbers wore a festive from their loved ones. Some, alleged that Chief Minister K Central government to honour heading home along with a commence work on toilets while with customers. Siblings, who look. Heavy rush was seen at who had brothers staying far Chandrasekhar Rao was Pingali Venkayya, the architect Pingali Venkayya's grandson's wife friend after attending the some others started but did not were staying in different places, kiosks selling colourful rakhis away, took the help of couriers encouraging his ministers to and designer of the National Pingali Sushila being felicitated in Independence Day celebra- finish them. thronged villages to celebrate of various shapes and sizes. to send their rakhis. spread such wrong thoughts. Flag, with Bharata Ratna. Vijayawada on Thursday tions in school. Mishap on Varadhi causes Special CS exalts traffic mayhem in city value of hard work PNS n VIJAYAWADA Appearing on the scene In a major traffic jam, vehicles too late, the police finally and sincerity on either side of the National Highway 16 were stranded for cleared the traffic by PNS n VIJAYAWADA the State was moving for- more than four hours due to creating room for the ward at a great speed with collision between two lorries Neerabh Kumar Prasad, IAS, launching of new schemes on the Kanakadurga Varadhi vehicles to pass through Special Chief Secretary, like Navaratnas, Village here on Thursday. No casual- Environment Forest, Science Volunteers and other schemes ties were reported in the inci- one way. The police and Technology, hoisted the and he wished the Secretariat dent. Vehicles proceeding came in for much National Flag on the staff to work hard and suc- towards Durga temple and Secretariat premises in the cessfully implement the Prakasam Barrage from Benz criticism from the public presence of staff. schemes. Circle area got stuck in the traf- for delay in responding In his address, he extended In his address, he exalted fic. The incident resulted in Independence Day greetings the value of hard work and A trained dog presenting a bouquet to TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal during the Independence Day celebrations traffic snarls even on to such a major problem and best wishes to Secretariat sincerity and appealed the in Tirupati on Thursday Krishnalanka Road, leading officers and employees on staff in the Secretariat to work to Pandit Nehru Bus Stand behalf of Chief Minister YS with honesty, sincerity, trans- (PNBS) sides of RTC Busstand too late, the police finally Jaganmohan Reddy and Chief parency and dedication. He were held up with vehicles. cleared the traffic by creating Secretary to the government. conveyed his best wishes to Spectacular display of horse Commuters and the festival room for the vehicles to pass He expressed the hope that the Secretariat employees and crowds in the city had a har- through one way. The police the Secretariat staff will raise their family members on the rowing experience on account came in for much criticism to expectations of the new occasion of the 73rd show at I-Day celebrations of the incident. Sultry weath- from the public for delay in government under the Independence Day and move er compounded their prob- responding to such a major dynamic leadership of the ahead as true , patriotic PNS n TIRUPATI lems. Appearing on the scene problem. Chief Minister. He stated that Indians .

NCC students of TTD educational institutions presented a spectacular display of horse show as Gambling goes unabated defying police diktat a part of Independence Day celebrations. The PNS n VIJAYAWADA n Gamblers choosing mango in farm houses". show included tent peg- orchards for gambling SP Ravindranath Babu ging and jumping show, If one is addicted to vices, he warned of taking stringent display of national, NCC will care a hoot and continues n Actually, a few local police action against those who and TTD flags and also with his misadventure. personnel know these camps, indulge in gambling, cock- horse riding by NCC Similarly, those who are addict- but they will get money from fights and cricket betting. cadets. ed to gambling will indulge in these gangs. Hence, they will Actually, a few local police The display by the it by violating curbs imposed not act swiftly. If these police personnel know these camps, TTD dogs' squad of the by the government. but they will get money from take stern action against vigilance department was A dog jumping out of a ring during the Independence Day celebrations After June, police conduct- these gangs. Hence, they will a major attraction during ed raids on clubs and private gambling, it can vanish from not act swiftly. If these police the Independence Day houses and curbed gambling. the district, citizens opined take stern action against gam- celebrations.The trained But, within a month these bling, it can vanish from the dogs presented a bouquet gamblers have changed places and now, they have chosen district, citizens opined. to TTD Executive Officer and playing cards uninter- farm houses on the outskirts. L Mahesh Babu, a B Tech Anil Kumar Singhal. ruptedly. It is learnt that they are also student, said "Actually, the They also showcased In July, Krishna District Club, Gudivada Officers Club, cockfights, cricket betting and choosing mango orchards to ground level police know the group drills, scanning of Superintendent of Police Nuzvid-Mangobe, other forms of betting. The keep police at bay. facts that where the gambling drugs and explosives Ravindranath Babu, who took Kanchikacharla Officers' gambling gangs kept mum K Sridhar, a private employ- dens and who were involved in adventure and silent charge at that time, focused on Clubs and registered 174 cases for a month after those raids. ee of Machilipatnam, said it. But, they are being managed drills, spotting of terror- curbing gambling in the dis- and 180 people were arrested Since August, they started "New SP Ravindranath Babu by gambling gangs. Though, ists, which amused the trict and instructed the police within 15 days. Almost Rs 10 gambling yet again by chang- has done really a good job. there are strict orders from the spectators, who flocked to conduct raids across the lakhs was recovered during ing their routes and places. But, gamblers have changed SP, due to some corrupt to enjoy the celebrations district. the raids. Not only gambling, They deserted famous clubs their strategy. They have left cops, gambling is going on on Thursday. A NCC cadet taking part in horse riding They raided Cosmopolitan but the police also focused on and known spots for police, buildings and now gambling unabated". VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | AUGUST 16, 2019 region 04

CAPSULE DCIL completed Rs 210 cr project for VZM Bangla project in ENVIOUS SPOT time, says MD FOR VPT AMONG n MAJOR PORTS PNS VISAKHAPATNAM Visakhapatnam: "The growth of farm development: Dy CM Managing Director of more than 10% achieved by Dredging Corporation of Visakhapatnam Port Trust is the PNS n VIZIANAGARAM deputy chief minister said Rs India Ltd (DCIL) Rajesh highest among major ports. 14 crore has been sanctioned Tripathi said the company Increase in volumes of Iron ore Deputy Chief Minister and for the maintenance and repair successfully completed the and pellets, Coking coal, Crude Minister for Tribal Welfare of the social welfare hostels and Mongla Port dredging pro- oil and petroleum products and Pamula Pusuhpa Srivani said Vizianagaram district was for- ject in Bangladesh within Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain reviewing the Guard of Honour Container cargo have the State government has sanc- tunate to get Rs 11 crore from the stipulated time. Hoisting contributed to the growth. tioned Rs 210 crore for the a corporate house under CSR the national flag on the occa- Cargo traffic handled at Port of development of agriculture, scheme. sion of 73rd Independence Visakhapatnam is continuing to horticulture and fisheries for She said the government Day at their office here he Be combat-ready, be on growth trajectory for the fourth th consecutive year," said this financial year and many has announced sanction of Rs appreciated the staff for PL Haranadh, Deputy Chairman works were underway. 5,000 crore for housing for the achieving a profit of Rs 44.59 on the occasion of 73rd Addressing a public meeting poor which would be ground- crore during the 2018-19 after hoisting the national flag ed by Ugadi next year. In financial year. men in white urged Independence Day at here on here on Thursday, she said Vizianagaram district, 1.5 lakh This is more than double the PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Thursday. Highlighting the Chief of Staff, performance of VPT of the 37,000 farmers were being beneficiaries have been identi- profit of Rs 16.94 crore ongoing financial year, he said encouraged to adopt natural fied. earned in the previous fiscal. The men in white on the ENC, was the VPT has jumped up to third farming in 40,000 and the As promised during the He appealed to the employ- occasion of 73rd position among major ports. results have been so far high- pada yatra, the government has ees to give their best efforts Independence Day celebra- Conducting Officer of "During the first 4 months of ly encouraging. As promised, begun the process of phase to achieve the MoU target of tions at Eastern Naval the fiscal, a volume of 23.70 the government has distributed Deputy Chief Minister Pamula Pushpa Srivani hoisting national flag at 73rd wise prohibition of liquor and Rs 900 crore for 2019-20. Command headquarters were the Parade which million tonnes was handled as 61,000 quintals of seeds on Independence Day celebrations at Vizianagaram on Thursday as part of the process all the He informed that DCIL is reminded to get prepared to compared to 21.52 million subsidy and out of the Rs 1446 best shops have been removed actively exploring options face challenges from tradi- was attended by all tonnes of corresponding period crore loan promised to the in the State including the for diversification into shal- tional and non-traditional Flag Officers of previous year, registering an farmers, an amount of Rs 571 The tribal welfare minister said for the Vizianagaram district. low-water dredging, sand asymmetric threats with the incremental volume of 2.18 crore has been sanctioned. first time in India maternal hostels Regarding development of mining and deep sea mining. changing security dynamics, million tones," the deputy "We have given loans to Vizianagaram town, she said Rs On the occasion employees maritime security in the chairman added. Citations and 15,000 lease farmers which were started for ST pregnant women 110 crore has been sanctioned and children rendered solo Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Vice Admiral Jain empha- Merit certificates were given to not done by any government in Saluru and GL Puaram. So far 400 for various beautification pro- and group patriotic songs, This was stated by Vice- sized that as primary custodi- employees who excelled in previously,'' she said. jects. As a part of 100 play- instrumental music on violin Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, ans of maritime security, performing of the duties with The tribal welfare minister pregnant women were housed in the grounds have been identified and one minute speeches. Flag Officer Commanding- Indian Navy needs to do devotion and integrity. said for the first time in India two hostels in the town which would be For the first time in-Chief, ENC here on utmost in providing a maternal hostels were started refurbished as per national special environment friend- Thursday. favourable maritime environ- for ST pregnant women in standards. ly Indian National Flag A ceremonial parade was ment for the country's eco- NATIONAL MEET Saluru and GL Puaram. So far This project was started by the improving the nutritional lev- District Collector Dr M badges made from seed held at the Eastern Naval nomic growth and prosperi- ON SEXOLOGY 400 pregnant women were central government to pre- els. Harijawaharlal also spoke on paper were distributed Command (ENC) comprising ty by making the Navy a housed in the two hostels. vent maternal deaths by On the educational front, the the occasion. amongst the audience. of platoons of naval person- combat Ready, credible and FROM TODAY nel drawn from various ships cohesive force capable of Visakhapatnam: A three-day and establishments, Defence meeting present and future national conference on Security Corps and Sea Cadet challenges. sexology that will deliberate on Corps at INS Circars Parade He added that Indian Navy a wide range of issues related Minister promises 9,000 jobs in MSMEs Ground on Thursday. will be hosting the MILAN, a to human sexuality will The Vice-Admiral took the Multilateral Naval Exercise, commence here on Friday. It is PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM salute and inspected a 50-man here in March. being organized by the Council Minister launches volunteer system Armed Guard. Vice Admiral Meanwhile, in a parallel of Sex Education and The city celebrated 73rd SN Ghormade, Chief of Staff, event at the "Victory at Sea" Parenthood International Independence Day with the Visakhapatnam: The Village "The recruited volunteers ENC, was the Conducting War Memorial on the Beach (CSEPI). President of Indian main event held at police / ward volunteer system was will interact with the 50 fam- Officer of the Parade which Road this morning, Vice Medical Association (IMA) parade ground. Minister launched by Mopidevi ilies assigned to them from was attended by all Flag Admiral Narayan Prasad, Santhanu Sen will inaugurate Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Venkata Ramana, AP August 16 to 23 at their Officers, Commanding AVSM, NM Director General the conference in which around unfurled the tricolour and Minister for Animal respective blocks. As the State Officers of various ships and Naval Projects, 300 professionals from various inspected the parade by various Husbandry, Fisheries and government is providing Rs establishments at Visakhapatnam placed a flo- specialities and sub-specialties contingents. Marketing and Minister In- 5000 as monthly salary for Visakhapatnam and several ral wreath and paid tributes to of medicine and behaviour Addressing a large gathering, charge for Visakhapatnam each volunteer, they should Armed Forces and civilian Martyrs who made the sciences will be participate. he paid homage to freedom district, on the occasion of not indulge in any sort of cor- personnel, veterans and their supreme sacrifice in defence Sexual dysfunctions, myths fighters and called upon the 73rd Independence Day in ruption and establish good- families. The parade con- of the Nation. A two-minute and misconceptions, STD, gathering to rededicate them- South Zone here on will between the people and cluded with the singing of the silence was observed as a among other topics will be selves to the cause of the Thursday. the government," the Minister National Anthem by all. mark of respect to the discussed threadbare during nation. He said that their gov- Addressing the volunteers, added. Speaking on the occasion, Martyrs. the conference. ernment has been focusing on Minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana attending the 73rd Independence Day Ramana stated that intro- VMRDA Chairman the welfare and employment celebrations at Police Barracks in Visakhapatnam on Thursday ducing the volunteer system Dronamraju Srinivasa Rao Farmers stage for growth of the state and will for disbursing pension and said all volunteers should protest in Ramadugu take up more projects for cre- delivering ration at the work as per the instructions ate employment to the young- doorsteps of the public was of the Department Secretaries KARIMNAGAR: As the sters. Speaking on the focus areas in Vizag aimed at removing corrup- without fail, and follow the Kaleshwaram pumphouse and Speaking on the focus areas district, Mopidevi said that the State tion from the grassroot level. guidelines issued by the State barrage works are nearing in Vizag district, Mopidevi "The volunteer system will government religiously. completing, the surrounding said that the State Government Government is committed to generate be a benchmark scheme for Vizag MP MVV villages of certain package belts is committed to generate providing corruption free ser- Satyanarayana, Gajuwaka are demanding the filling of their employment among unem- employment among unemployed youth vice in government welfare MLA T Nagireddy, along village tanks with project waters ployed youth. He said that if schemes. Around 1.93 lakh with District Collector V immediately. On Thursday, the nurtured well Micro Small and grama volunteers and 74,659 Vinay Chand, GVMC villagers of Lakshmipur and Medium Enterprises (MSME), the natural beauty, the depth a lot and also can appreciate the ward volunteers were recruit- Commissioner G Srijana, and Dattojipet in Ramadugu mandal can create over 9,000 jobs in and beauty of Vizag's tribal cul- tribal way of life. The provision ed from across the state and City police Commissioner of the Karimnagar district sat in the next few years as YSR ture is widely popular among of tourists resorts at were given charge here today," RK Meena were present at the the canal and staged a Congress government has been the tourists. Several tourism Lammasingi under Chintapalle he said. occasion. demonstration pressing for their making efforts to set up 371 projects will be taken up to Mandal and Drive-In demand. The eighth package MSMEs with over Rs683 crore attract tourists to Vizag, Araku, Restaurant at Araku Valley at the minister added. amenities, Mopidevi added. works of Lakshmipur are about to in Vizag district. Apart from and few other areas in the dis- a cost of Rs seven crore is Under Smart City project, Later, the Minister interacted be accomplished soon and the the MSMEs, some heavy trict. The government has sent underway and will complete in over 22 projects at a cost of Rs with the officials, children and pump operations are likely to industries with Rs 65,000 crore a proposal to the Union the couple of months, 260 crore were completed and few others. Merit certificates commence in the coming days. investment are in expansion Government for development Mopidevie added. Tourism is over 26 projects with Rs577 were given away to government Impressive fete by About hundred farmers of these mode and it will create over of Araku Eco Tourism Circuit, one of the sectors to generate crore are in various stages in employees and representatives villages sat in the canal and one lakh jobs, he added. including the Tribal Hutt with huge employment and rev- Vizag city. Under the smart city of voluntary organizations by registered their protest before the Mopidevi said that Vizag Rs156 crore. The circuit will enue so that their government project at cost of Rs1,602 crore, District Collector V Vinay police entered the scene and region is rich in natural beau- provide a holistic experience to has decided to develop various all the Vizagites will get safe Chand and Commissioner of CRPF's 234 Battalion pacified them. ty and local arts. Apart from the visitors and they can enjoy tourism projects in the district, drinking water and many other Police RK Meena. PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM country and how significant role the force is playing to bat- The 73rd Independence Day tle against terrorism and nax- was celebrated by CRPF per- alism. Games and cultural sonnel at the headquarters of programmes were organised Biometric attendance will improve 234 Battalion, CRPF here on in the evening, other officers Thursday. of the battalion: Naresh Kumar R.S. Balapurkar, Yadav, Second-in-Command, exam results: OU Registrar Commandant of CRPF's 234 Kasam Khan, Second-in- Battalion hoisted the nation- Command, R.P. Sharma, al flag. He appreciated the Deputy Commandant, Dr Sai OU ties-up with TSTS for biometrics, expects valuable contribution of the Sindu and 150 jawans were move will make students attend classes regularly force personnel towards the present.

PNS n HYDERABAD Sun Pharma inks pact Private degree colleges affiliat- Sanjeeviah ed to Osmania University are with CSIR-IICT for patents ‘RINL making introducing biometric record- ing of student attendance this Park ‘flag' PNS n HYDERABAD the aforementioned patents," academic year, systems for Sun Pharma said in a state- which are being installed. OU gets new Pharmaceutical giant, Sun ment. giant strides’ authorities believe this will Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd "This collaboration with PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM UP," the CMD stated. make sure students attend flash lights signed an agreement with CSIR-IICT for developing new "However, there is a matter of classes regularly that in turn CSIR Indian Institute of drugs is part of a broader strat- The Indian steel industry, concern. The global economy will improve the overall pass PNS n HYDERABAD Chemical Technology (CSIR- egy for enhancing our global one of the leading drivers of the is showing recessionary trends percentage in exams. IICT), Hyderabad for certain specialty pipeline," said, Sun country's economy, is now the and the effects are also being felt The university signed an The large Tricolour, a high- patents in the domains of Pharma Managing Director 2nd highest producer of crude in India. We hope that the MOU with Telangana State light of Sanjeeviah Park on dermatology, ophthal- Dilip Shanghvi, she steel in the world, second only Independence Day heralds the Technical Services (TSTS), Necklace road, has got a new mology, and oncol- said and added that, to China, stated RINL CMD PK hope of speeding up of the whose teams are visiting all LED lightning system that ogy. "we are making Rath at Ukkunagaram, on the RINL activities, to take the private and government degree makes it look brighter and Under the efforts to bring occasion of Independence Day. plant to newer heights," he colleges to install the biomet- after the final semester. One enhances the spectacle. terms of the innovations Rath unfurled the National said, and called upon employ- ric systems. Among various degree way to improve results is to The new system, which lit licence agree- from Indian Flag, took the salute and ees to work together with com- The UG results released on courses, the lowest have biometric attendance. We up the national flag for the ment, with research insti- inspected the guard of honour mitment to make the company Tuesday indicated that 30,966 expect this to work because first time during I-Day cele- CSIR-IICT, Sun tutes to the mar- accorded by CISF jawans, home the pride of the country. Rath students passed the exams out pass percentage was results do improve with an brations on Wednesday night, Pharma gets an ket to address the guards and school children of also added that they were of the 55,514 who appeared for seen in the BSc course increase in attendance. When will also reduce power con- exclusive global unmet needs of Ukkunagaram in the town- expecting a major growth for it. The overall pass percentage students are regular, teachers sumption by about 70 per licence for the patients globally." ship. RINL in the coming days. is 55.78 %, with girl students -- where 18,303 are regular too," said OU cent. "The lighting of our domains and any other Dilip Shanghvi added, "The domestic steel demand Director (Finance) VV making up 66% and boys Registrar Gopal Reddy. National Flag at Sanjeevaiah future patents covered in the "This agreement will facilitate that is slightly sluggish has Venugopal Rao, Director 46.97%. University authori- students appeared However, the Private Degree Park #Hyderabad is being agreement. "The pharmaceu- the addition of pre-clinical received a big boost in the (Commercial) DK Mohanty, , ties say the overall percentage College Association too agrees redone from today using tical company will pay CSIR- candidates to Sun Pharma's Union Budget. RINL has made CVO PJ Vijayakar, Senior more or less remains the same only 8,933 passed it, notching that currently half the number LED projection technology - IICT, Hyderabad potential global specialty pipeline. For remarkable strides in 2019 Commandant, CISF, Irfan every year, but it is expected to up a 48.80% pass percentage in of students fail every year. brighter lights & more sav- responsible for the develop- successful clinical develop- since the production from new Ahmad, and a large number of change for the better. the course. The highest per- That may also have to do with ings," tweeted principal sec- ment, regulatory filings, man- ment of these potential com- units has been ramped up. For employees and their family Among various degree centage of pass out was in BBA private and government col- retary Arvind Kumar on ufacturing, of these potential pounds may enable us to com- instance, we produced 430 mm members, union leaders, and courses, the lowest pass per- course at about 80.95% leges lacking strict rules, qual- Thursday. The lighting sys- products, totaling up to Rs 240 mercialise pharmaceutical rounds for the first time in India CISF jawans witnessed the centage was seen in the BSc "One reason for low overall ity education and infrastruc- tem earlier consumed 12,000 crore plus royalties on net sales products for various therapeu- for the forthcoming Forged Independence Day celebra- course -- where 18,303 stu- pass percentage is that students ture. These issues need to be watts to illuminate the flag by from the commercialisation of tic indications over the long Wheel Plant at Rae Bareli in tions. dents appeared for exam but continue to have backlogs even looked into and addressed. 12 halogen lamps. the products developed using term." VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | AUGUST 16, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS PM congratulates Modi reviews economy with Veterans, defence experts Afghanistan on 100 years of freedom laud move on CDS post NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday Sitharaman, FinMin officials PNS n NEW DELHI congratulated Afghanistan PNS n NEW DELHI which is all set to There are Military veterans as well as commemorate 100 years of its Prime Minister Narendra strategic and defence experts independence on August 19. Modi on Thursday compre- expectations on Thursday hailed Prime Marking the 73rd Independence hensively reviewed the state of that the Minister Narendra Modi's Day of India, Modi, in his nearly the economy with Finance announcement of creating the 95-minute address to the Minister Nirmala Sitharaman government post of chief of defence staff nation, emphasised the ties as his government scrambled would come out (CDS), saying it was a long between the two countries. "We for solutions to tackle a fast- with sector- pending move that will help in have a neighbour, Afghanistan, spreading slowdown in various greater integration of the three which will celebrate the 100th sectors, which is eroding specific stimulus services. anniversary of its Independence wealth and causing job losses. sometime soon Gen (retd) V P Malik, the in four days from now. From Modi, after delivering his former chief of the Army who the ramparts of the Red Fort, I sixth straight address to the led the force during the Kargil chairman of the Chiefs of Staff forward the process of creation extend my hearty greetings to nation on the Independence mated in the Union Budget. conflict in 1999, described it as Committee, said it is a great of CDS. Afghanistan on this occasion," Day from the ramparts of the With sales of cars, tractors a "historic step" that will ensure step, which was "long overdue". "The details are yet to be he said. Afghanistan got its Red Fort here, went into brain- investment has plateaued. number of unsold homes has and two-wheelers declining to better jointmanship and multi- "What had been worked out announced as that will deter- independence on August 19, storming with Sitharaman and International trade and cur- increased while fast-moving 19 year low, reports suggest disciplinary coordination. for the permanent chairman of mine inter-say responsibility of 1919, and the country has lined all top officials in her ministry, rency war is further aggravat- consumer goods (FMCG) 300 dealerships have been "Thank you PM Modi for Chiefs of Staffs, if the same role the CDS, the three service up mega celebrations in Kabul sources privy to the develop- ing the problem. companies have reported a shut down and around 2.30 announcing historic step of and responsibility are given to chiefs and the defence secre- to commemorate the day next ment said. While the finance ministry decline in volume growth in lakh jobs have been axed in institution of CDS. This step CDS, (then) there will be a tary. It also has to be known week. India, which shares The meeting, they said, was has remained tight-lipped on the first quarter. the sector. The Society of will make our national securi- greater level of integration whether he will also be the friendly ties with Afghanistan, to assess the nature of the slow- measures being contemplated Though lending by banks to Indian Automobile ty more effective and more both in planning and man- operational head or would it be has helped in rebuilding of the down and its long-term to take the economy out, industries has shown a signif- Manufacturers (SIAM) says economical. It will ensure bet- agement of the (defence) bud- as envisaged by the Kargil war-torn country through impact. Reserve Bank Governor had icant jump from 0.9 per cent in about 10 lakh jobs have been ter jointmanship and multi- get," Lanba said. review committee which said material, institutional and other There are expectations that earlier this month stated that April-June quarter in 2018 to hit in the auto component disciplinary coordination. Air Vice Marshal (retd) the CDS would not be the assistance. Afghanistan's the government would come the slowdown is more cyclical 6.6 per cent for the same peri- manufacturing industry. Salute!" Malik tweeted. Manmohan Bahadur said one operational head. These vital Charge d'Affaires in India, Tahir out with sector-specific stim- than structural and the growth od this year, the same to job- In the real estate sector, Admiral (retd) Sunil Lanba, should wait for details of how details are awaited," Bahadur Qadiry, at an interaction at the ulus sometime soon. is expected to review by the creating MSME sector has unsold inventories stand at 42 former Navy chief and ex- the government plans to take said. Foreign Correspondent Club of An email query sent to the fourth quarter. slipped from 0.7 per cent in months. South Asia on August 5 had said a number of events are spokesperson of the finance But there are ominous signs 2018 to 0.6 per cent in June In the FMCG sector, taking place to mark 100 years ministry remained unan- showing that slowdown may be quarter. Hindustan Lever reported vol- of the country's independence swered. deep. The auto sector is facing Also, direct tax collections ume growth of 5.5 per cent in Indian Museum India's economic growth has its worst crisis in two decades have grown by just 1.4 per the April-June quarter com- PM concerned over and the grand event will will be held on August 19 in the capital slowed to 6.8 per cent in 2018- and reports suggest thousands cent. The growth in GST pared to 12 per cent last year. gets additional city, Kabul. 19 - the slowest pace since of job losses in the automobile collection till July this fiscal Dabur posted a growth of 6 per 2014-15, consumer confidence and ancillary industry. too has been only 9 per cent cent against 21 per cent last ‘population explosion' area is waning and foreign direct In the real estate sector, the as against 18 per cent esti- year. Re-verification plea in PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n KOLKATA SC to ensure error-free Prime Minister Narendra The Indian Museum has NRC: Sonowal World leaders Modi on Thursday expressed been allotted 22,000 square GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Centre's decision on Article 370 concern over "population feet of additional area in two Minister Sarbananda Sonowal greet PM explosion" in the country, say- heritage buildings for dis- on Thursday defended his ing it causes innumerable chal- playing a huge number of government's decision to appeal on I-Day lenges for the coming gener- artefacts which cannot be to the Supreme Court for unshackled Kashmiris: Yogi ations, and asserted that the put on show due to space n sample re-verification of the PNS NEW DELHI central and state governments crunch earlier, a senior offi- n draft National Register of PNS LUCKNOW should launch measures to cial said on Thursday. Citizens (NRC), saying it was For the Kashmiri World leaders on Thursday deal with the issue. Many unseen objects could done to ensure an error-free Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister brothers and greeted Prime Minister In his Independence Day Keeping one's be seen in the buildings - ren- document. Hoisting the national Yogi Adityanath on Thursday sisters, this Narendra Modi and the speech, Modi said the time has families small is ovated heritage structures flag at the main function of the said the Centre's decision to Independence Day has Indian people on the 73rd come for "us to face the chal- outside the premises of the revoke provisions of Article Independence Day and lenges facing the country head an act of current museum - from 73rd Independence Day brought a new morning. celebration here, Sonowal also 370 in Jammu and Kashmir described New Delhi as a on" as he pitched for smaller patriotism and January next year, Indian said the state government is had freed the state's residents They have got freedom close friend. families, saying if people are those who do so Museum Director Rajesh committed to ensure safety of and paved a new path for from the shackles of Article Maldives President not educated and healthy, then deserve our Purohit said. every genuine Indian citizen them. 370 Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, neither their homes nor the respect and need As per the objective of the living in Assam. "For the sake of Adityanath made the YOGI ADITYANATH Nepal Prime Minister K P country can be happy. Union ministry of culture for a correct and error-free NRC, remarks on Twitter as part of Chief Minister Sharma Oli, Bhutan PM Keeping one's families small to be felicitated, enabling display of artefacts our government had appealed to his message on the 73rd Yogi Adityanath Lotay Tshering were among is an act of patriotism and he said which are in store but cannot the honourable Supreme Court Independence Day. the first leaders to congratu- those who do so deserve our be exhibited to visitors, the for re-verification of the NRC "For the Kashmiri brothers Day celebrations, Adityanath ty get an opportunity for devel- late Prime Minister Modi. respect and need to be felici- museum authorities have update process," he said. On and sisters, this Independence unfurled the national flag at opment according to their "India is our neighbour tated, he said. hardline agenda, have long been allowed to develop new July 23, the Supreme Court Day has brought a new morn- the Vidhan Bhavan here. capabilities," the chief minister and close friend and we shall "Population explosion has been voicing their concerns galleries in the two buildings, rejected the pleas of the Centre ing. They have got freedom Paying a tribute to the free- said in another tweet. continue working with the been occurring at an unre- and have sought laws to this Purohit told PTI. and the Assam government from the shackles of Article dom fighters who had sacri- Independence Day celebra- Indian government to further strained pace. This population effect. "We have 1.08 crore of arte- seeking permission for 20 per 370," the Chief Minister said. ficed their lives for the coun- tions were also held at various strengthen the ties between explosion is creating innu- The prime minister called facts, but are suffering from cent sample re-verification. The "A new path has been paved try's independence, he said, "I government offices, educa- Maldives and India," Solih merable challenges for us and upon the people to learn from space crunch in the Indian permission had been sought to for the Kashmiri brothers and salute the freedom fighters tional institutions and other said in a tweet. the coming generations," the the "small section of society" Museum, Kolkata. We also find out wrongful inclusions and sisters and Kashmir and who wrote a new story of sac- places. People from different Modi thanked him, saying prime minister said, raising which is aware and keeps its have a huge collection of nat- exclusions of persons in the Ladakh are now going to script rifice and dedication to free walks of life celebrated the day India cherishes the strong the issue for the first time even families small for their welfare ural specimens of rocks and NRC, the final version of which a new tale of development. I Mother India from the chains across the state amid tight friendship between the two though many BJP leaders, that, he added, also contributes minerals, and fossils that can- is scheduled to be published by also congratulate the hon- of subservience. Today is the security arrangements. nations. especially those hewed to its to the country's welfare. not be put on display," he said. August 31. "We hope that once ourable prime minister and day to remember them and Divisional commissioner of Nepal's Oli said his coun- the Supreme Court-monitored Union home minister for tak- express gratefulness." Lucknow, Anil Garg, hoisted try is delighted to observe process is complete, the people ing the bold decision and writ- "Let's take a pledge to build the tricolour at his office here. India's rapid economic of Assam will get a historic ing a golden chapter in the his- a new India and a new Uttar District magistrate of growth achieved over the document, where no foreigner tory of India's unity and Pradesh where people from Lucknow, Kaushal Raj Sharma, past seven decades. Scrapping J&K's special status will find a place and no Indian integrity," he added. every section of the society, unfurled the national flag at Modi responded by will be left out," Sonowal said. As part of Independence class, religion and communi- the Collectorate. expressing hope that the friendship between the neighbours continue to scale doubled I-Day fervour: Rawat new heights and enhance prosperity for the two peo- PNS n DEHRADUN he said had been set free from Free rides for women in DTC, ples. "exploitation and suffering". Bhutanese Prime Minister Uttarakhand Chief Minister He noted that a "new India" Tshering tweeted he "sees Trivendra Singh Rawat on is in the making by winning new chapters of friendship Thursday said the the trust of all sections of cluster buses from Oct 29: Kejri unfold for the two coun- Independence Day fervour society and taking develop- tries." across the country has doubled ment to all, adding that the PNS n NEW DELHI of Bhai Dooj, which will ensure dreams because they have to "But for today, I wish the this year as the Centre's country would witness histo- their safety," the chief minister travel long distances for their people of India a happy "momentous" decision to scrap ry being scripted on September In a Raksha Bandhan gift for said. studies and work," Kejriwal Independence Day. We pray provisions of Article 370 has 6 when Chandrayan 2 would women, Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal had announced free said. for a peaceful and prosperous opened a new era of develop- Trivendra Singh Rawat land on the moon. Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday rides for women in public Speaking about those oppos- India," he wrote. ment in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking about Uttarakhand, announced that rides on DTC transport buses and Delhi ing his government's free ride Modi, who is visiting Unfurling the Tricolour at Describing the constitu- the chief minister said zero tol- and cluster buses will be free Metro in June. scheme, the chief minister Bhutan later this week, said the Parade Ground here to tional provision as a "hin- erance to corruption, change in for them from October 29. There are 5,500 buses, said, "Their first point was Tshering is correct about the mark the 73rd Independence drance" to development, the work culture and employment Delivering the last Arvind Kejriwal including of 3,800 of the Delhi that everything is being made unwavering friendship Day, Rawat congratulated chief minister said scrapping of generation were his govern- Independence Day speech of Transport Corporation and free. I want to say to them that between India and Bhutan. Prime Minister Narendra the state's special status would ment's highest priorities. his term at Chhatrasal Stadium Bandhan, I want to give a gift over 1,600 cluster (orange) I am not splurging or stealing "This friendship is growing Modi and Union Home help its residents "reap" the Rawat asserted that corrup- here, Kejriwal said his govern- to our sisters that there will be buses operated by the Delhi money." in a wide range of sectors, Minister Amit Shah for their benefits of central schemes. tion in any form would not be ment is also working on its free rides for women on all Integrated Multi-Modal Transit He added that it is the pub- which is a great sign. I look "historic" move on Article 370, Rawat termed the ban on tolerated, adding that the state decision to provide free rides DTC (Delhi Transport System. lic's tax money which was ear- forward to meeting you dur- saying it marked the dawn of instant triple talaq a "major" government was soon going to to women in the Delhi Metro. Corporation) and cluster buses "With this move, our sisters lier stolen and he has saved it ing my upcoming Bhutan a "new era of development" in step towards the "empower- introduce a stringent anti-cor- "On the day of Raksha from October 29, the occasion will be able to fulfil their to facilitate people. visit," the PM said. Jammu and Kashmir. ment" of Muslim women, who ruption law. Meghalaya CM: SC verdict on J&K people’s identity will be intact: Guv PNS n SRINAGAR Terming the changes introduced by coal mining people's victory The identity of people of Jammu and Kashmir is neither the Centre "historical", Malik said they PNS n SHILLONG privately and community- at stake nor tampered with will open a new door of development owned land, subject to per- after the abrogation of the Meghalaya Chief Minister missions from authorities con- state's special status by the and help various communities Conrad K Sangma on cerned. Centre, Governor Satya Pal promote their languages and cultures Thursday hailed as "people's It also directed the Malik assured Thursday after in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh victory" the Supreme Court Meghalaya government to hoisting the national flag on the directive to lift the NGT ban deposit the Rs 100-crore fine 73rd Independence Day here on coal mining and said the imposed on it by the NGT for Thursday. Independence Day function identity is neither at stake nor verdict has upheld the rights of failing to curb illegal coal min- Terming the changes intro- in the Valley after the abroga- has been tampered with. indigenous people on land ing. duced by the Centre "histori- tion of special status. Indian Constitution allows and mineral deposits. Sangma said the govern- cal", Malik said they will open 31, Malik said it is surprising normalises in Jammu and The function was attended many regional identities to Addressing the 73rd Conrad K Sangma ment has "walked the talk" on a new door of development that in all the previous elec- Kashmir, it will be given the by National Security Advisory prosper... Nobody should Independence Day function at the issue and that the judgment and help various communities tions, focus of people was not status of a state again. Ajit Doval. worry that their identity will Polo Grounds here, Sangma indigenous people of is historic and its implications promote their languages and brought on issues of 'Roti, "In the last 70 years people Malik said the move will finish because of the steps said the judgment will have a Meghalaya have rights over extend beyond the realm of cultures in Jammu and Kapda aur Makaan (employ- were led astray from the main enable good governance, bring taken by the Central govern- positive impact on the econo- land and extracted mineral," he coal mining. Kashmir and Ladakh. ment, clothing and housing)'. issues of economic develop- self-reliance and employment ment... This step can be used to my of the state. said. "Perhaps, for the first time "These changes have On October 31, two Union ment, peace and prosperity. opportunities to people Jammu promote language, culture and "The recent verdict of the The Supreme Court on July anywhere in the country, the removed the hurdles for eco- Territories — Jammu and Instead of paying attention to and Kashmir and most impor- identities within the state," he Supreme Court lifting the 2014 3 set aside the ban on coal government argued for pro- nomic development and pros- Kashmir, and Ladakh — will these issues people were mis- tantly the feeling of unity and said. ban on coal mining is a big vic- mining in Meghalaya imposed tection of tribal rights, the perity,” he said. come into being with each led on issues which are irrele- equality with the rest of the Local tribes which did not tory for the people of the state. by the National Green Tribunal unique culture and identity of In the last speech of a gov- governed by a Lt Governor. vant to their lives," he said at country. have political representation The court has upheld the gov- (NGT) since April 2014, and the people before the highest ernor before the state turns into Home Minister Amit Shah has the Sher-i-Kashmir stadium "I want to assure people of will now get it under the new ernment's contention that the allowed mining operations on court of the land," he said. a Union territory on October assured that when situation in his address at the first Jammu and Kashmir that their system, he said. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | AUGUST 16, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Map my India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s I-Day speech was Ensure accountability about consolidating past gains and deciding targets that need to be met by 2022 in mission mode The Modi Government may claim a record in productive legislative business. But it ormally Independence Day speeches by Prime Ministers are consid- ered to be statements of achievements and vision mantras, purely must take note of two important legislations to strike at the root of corruption Nintended to convey the feeling that the going is good and that nation- al well-being has been entrusted in capable hands. And since it happens year after year, it is generally a summation of immediate pretexts and action taken. Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the years has been very precise in placing a statement of accounts of his governance and yesterday was no different. With one exception. It was more deterministic about the nation as a monolith of purposiveness than a behemoth of ideas. And though every- body would but naturally latch on to his position on Jammu and Kashmir, after the big move of Article 370 being abrogated there and its demotion AJAY KUMAR TRIPATHI from statehood to Union Territory, he did mention issues that would con- tribute to the ease of living of citizens more. Adroitly, he simplified his pol- ithout strong watchdog institutions, impunity itics to echo with the understanding of average citizens and sought their becomes the very founda- support to do it. If previously such declarations remained in the realm of tion upon which systems futuristic vision, this time he meant business with specifics. In fact, he pushed of corruption are built. WAnd if impunity is not demolished, all his muscularity of purpose on this front too, using Kashmir and a clutch of efforts to bring an end to corruption are legislations to demonstrate that if he could bring about a tectonic shift in in vain,” said Rigoberta Menchu, Nobel India’s most controversial and conflict-ridden issue, he could ensure our Peace prize winner of 1992 from Guatemala. Writing for Transparency emergence as a $5 trillion economy too. “Our government does not delay International on June 12, 2017, Menchu decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending,” he said while summed up the essence of it all as to why referring to Article 370. And it is this centrality of reinventing the Kashmir a watchdog institution like an Ombudsman doctrine in his One India, One Constitution narrative or making the intangi- (Lokpal), a much awaited body, is a must and is required to be constituted for our ble tangible that stands out as his legacy moment, whether anybody likes country to fight corruption. it or not. The barbs at past Congress regimes as to why they didn’t make The year 1809 is of notable significance the Article 370 permanent if it was so good or the selective appropriation since it was during this time that the con- cept of Ombudsman took birth in Sweden. of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was in the same tenor. As was the announce- The Swedish Parliament created the post ment that India would now have an integrated defence system with a new of Riksdagens justitieombudsman, now Chief of Army Staff coordinating the three forces. This strategic prepared- commonly known as Ombudsman, whose duty was to help maintain public confi- ness is clearly aimed at avoiding repeats of Kargil. It is also a warning to dence in the court’s activities and in pub- any military misadventures by Pakistan and an attempt to neutralise rhetoric lic administration by ensuring that the said of the kind easily spouted by its Prime Minister Imran Khan in that nation’s functionaries acted within the framework of law and the duties cast upon them. Independence Day speech. The competitive comparison is so well estab- The Swedish model was so successful lished by now that one needs more solace in addressing the human cost and estimable that other Scandinavian of a policy shift, the battered Kashmiris who feel torn between extremes of countries adopted it in the due course of time. As of now, 150 countries have adopt- What now and what next is The first is the Right of but there are shortfalls and dis- the Whistleblowers Protection being stooges or separatists, having walked the middle path of integrating ed such model and have an ombudsman the question on many people’s Citizens for Time-Bound affection in their delivery. They Act must see the light of day as with India socially and economically, no matter what the politics and feel- in place. The spread of the concept of minds. For common men and Delivery of Goods and Services find hope in the Lokpal. The soon as it is supplemental in ing betrayed for investing in moderation. It would be pertinent to note that ombudsmen across a diverse geographical women, for whom it is a strug- and Redressal of their present arrangement needs a nature to the Lokpal Act. and political spectrum is a reverential gle to make a living every day, Grievances Bill, 2011 and the serious revisit and relook what- I hope that the powers yesterday was also the day when two Kashmiris were part of the physical- acceptance of a creditable experiment. It is they want relief from any kind second is the Whistle Blowers ever be the reason for non-res- that be take note of the same ly-challenged T20 cricket team that won the World Cup series and celebrat- also an ode to all those who not only earned of demand or forced payment Protection Act, 2014. Aimed at olution of complaints. and respond by bringing the ed their success although the Valley lockdown prevented them from talk- respect for themselves but also brought cre- of speed money to get things safeguarding disclosures affect- Many other public griev- two legislations at the earliest. dence to the institution. LM Singhvi, one done from Government agen- ing the sovereignty and integri- ances can be redressed if not This will not only enhance the ing to their families. The greatest challenge is in winning back these Kashmiris of the members of the Constituent cies or authorities. For the ty of India and security of the addressed under the Right of image of the Government by with a humanising participatory dialogue than a dictatorial imposition. Although Assembly, was so enamoured by the func- informed or opinion-makers, it state, the Government intro- Citizens For Time-Bound showing its resolve to fight he has laid the plan for revival and promised an election in his earlier nation- tioning of the Swedish body that he talked is the systemic and structured duced the Whistle Blowers Delivery of Goods and Services corruption at all levels but also al addresses, some words of solace to people who make Kashmir a reali- of the same on the floor of the Lok Sabha corruption, which has implant- Protective (Amendment) Bill, and Redressal Of Their save valuable time resources on April 3, 1963, and urged the powers that ed itself in the very innards of 2015 in the Lok Sabha, which Grievances Act, if enacted. The and energy of the Lokpal if ty would not have softened the Modi 2.0 image but reloaded it. be to form a body like an Ombudsman for the system, that has been a passed it on May, 13, 2015. On said Bill is required to be complaints are channelised That he would be monolithic even about challenging the framework of the country. It was he who coined the term cause of worry. being transmitted to the Rajya brushed up, may be recast and to the body which was con- the Constitution was evident from his fresh call to “one nation, one elec- “Lokpal”, which has come to stick with the This country has experi- Sabha, the said Bill is still brought in as legislation without templated under the Right of body in its Indianised avatar. enced many popular move- ruing its fate. losing out on the object and rea- Citizens For Time-Bound tion” or simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to The administrative reforms commis- ments when corruption made The newly-elected sons as well the need why it was Delivery of Goods and save public money. Though the opposition to this once came from region- sion set up in January 1966 made several life insufferable for a majority Government has set a record of drafted in the first place as a Bill. Services and Redressal Of al parties and leaders, who saw it as an encroachment on the nation’s fed- recommendations. One of them was to of the citizens and Article 21 of kind in productive legislative The Whistleblowers Their Grievances Bill 2011. have an institution to redress grievances of the Constitution of India ie, business in the two Houses. Protection Act, 2014 enables Many complaints do not eral character and a subjugation of local issues to a centralised lens of the citizens on the lines of an Ombudsman. Right to life, remains illusory. Hoping the same momentum any person (ie, a whistleblow- come within the purview of the ruling party, they have now abdicated that responsibility and have trans- The foundation was laid for the introduc- To recall some noticeable ones, to be alive, steps should be er) to report an act of corrup- Lokpal Act but are still issues acted their political tag and survival with acquiescence to Central policies. tion of a Bill in 1968 in the Lok Sabha. Jayaprakash Narayan’s concept taken to include the two legis- tion, wilful misuse of power or that vex most citizens in their However, it did not take the shape of a law. of “Total Revolution” and the lations as part of legislative discretion, or criminal offence daily interface with govern- Perhaps that’s the reason why Modi raised this issue again though much Many failed attempts were made by suc- more recent one by Anna business in the next session. by a public servant. This mental and administrative legal debate remains on aligning terms in Houses that may not coincide with cessive Governments, to be precise nine Hazare’s movement against This writer has a reason to includes all public servants, agencies. That is sullying the the General Elections and the unfairness of not allowing local parties the times, till a popular movement by “India corruption. The fall of the argue for this based on experi- including Ministers, Members image of governance cumula- Against Corruption” forced the hands of UPA-II Government is attrib- ence, gained in the last few of Parliament, regulatory tively. If it were not so, full play of their administration. Even as the Law Commission is studying political parties to put their acts together uted to the people’s anger months, from the volume of authorities, Central and State Transparency International possibilities of defections and mid-term collapses, Modi is hoping to actu- and pass the legislation ie, The Lokpal and against “corruption” in all its complaints received by the Government employees. Such would not have ranked India alise it by the time of the next Lok Sabha. Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It came into force forms and reach. Lokpal from diverse corners disclosures are made to a spec- 78th globally in its 2018 report. ` from January 16, 2014. Despite the Act hav- Along with the Lokpal Bill, and cross-section of people of ified competent authority, who This isn’t complimentary for Of course, there were economic takeaways too, a promise of 100 lakh ing been on the statute book, it took anoth- two other legislations were the country. Besides complaints must conduct a discreet inquiry any self-respecting nation. crore for infrastructure development, upgrading basic aspirations to state- er five years and three months for the body introduced that are of vital sig- on issues of corruption, a large and conceal the identity of the (The writer is former Chief of-the-art facilities, be it high-speed trains or airports. And though he claimed to be formed. It was a record of sorts as the nificance in the fight against number of them relate to such complainant and public ser- Justice of Chhattisgarh High period of gestation for the Lokpal lasted 51 corruption but somehow have public grievances for which vant. Now that the body of the Court, now Judicial Member, Modi 1.0 had added $1 trillion to the economy as compared to the $2 tril- years. not yet seen the light of the day. there are mechanisms in place Lokpal has been constituted, Lokpal of India) lion in 70 years of independence, the fact is jumpstarting the economy in the middle of its worst slowdown, global meltdowns and unemployment troughs is a tall order indeed. How much of exhortation to people to con- S O U N D BITE sume “Made in India” products, expanding the exports basket in a protec- The identity of people of When I go out and think Over the past two decades India- The judiciary is witnessing an tionist era, perking up wealth creators and promoting domestic tourism will J&K is neither at stake nor about my film’s opening US friendship has flourished into unprecedented rise in instances help in this effort is still beyond an educated guess. Of course, his call to tampered with after the figure, it gives me a reality a strategic partnership. Both are of indecorous acts. It is impor- Indians to visit at least 15 tourist destinations across India before 2022 is abrogation of the state’s check. I am waiting to call great democracies, global tant that stakeholders identify special status by the Centre. myself a star. powers and good friends. and put them in quarantine. clearly aimed at elevating tourism as a key growth driver and job-giver. And in climatically challenged times, Modi made the right noises by allocating J&K Governor Actor US Secretary of State Chief Justice of India —Taapsee Pannu —Mike Pompeo —Ranjan Gogoi `3.5 lakh crore for the Jal Jeevan scheme intended to provide potable piped —Satya Pal Malik water to every home, encouraging water conservation at the grassroots level and discouraging single-use plastics in mission mode. The only bold socio-political statement came in linking small families to an act of nation- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR building, an area that no politician has dared to touch since the time of On the brink Justice to Pehlu Sanjay Gandhi. India is at a real risk of seeing its demographic dividend Strength of judges still not enough reduced to a demographic slag till its birth rate plateaus out three decades Sir — This refers to the editori- he President has given the nod to increase the Sir — The beating of Pehlu Khan later and Modi has addressed a real challenge to human capital and resources al, “Hong Kong troubles” (August number of Supreme Court judges to 33 from the by the mob of self-styled vigilantes that could derail us in the interim. 15). The burgeoning protest in Tpresent 30 following the passage of a Bill in was captured on camera but all Hong Kong has attracted the Parliament. Recently, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had accused of murdering him were Of course, he attempted to be a please-all Pied Paper, saying that if 2014- world’s attention. Hong Kong is lamented about his inability to form Constitutional acquitted by a Rajasthan trial 19 was about fulfilling people’s needs, the next five years would be about a special administrative region of Benches to settle fundamental and vexed questions of court, questioning the authentic- meeting their aspirations and dreams and minimal interference of the gov- China but has its own currency, law due to shortage of judges. The initial sanctioned ity of the video. political system and cultural iden- strength of the highest court of the land was seven. It is unfortunate that the pros- ernment in people’s lives. But can that mean much when the pervasive nar- tity. The city was a colony and ter- From 18 in 1978, it rose to 26 in 1986 — the biggest ecution could not build a water- rative of fear has already crept in, one where a Pehlu Khan finds no justice ritory of the United Kingdom for increase in the judges' number at a go. This time tight case or get a forensic audit in despite witnesses? Would the saviour spirit for women suffering the excess- more than 150 years until the around, the hike in number is three. But is this enough? spite of the crime being recorded es of triple talaq not be extended to contemplate an anti-lynching law? British handed it back to China The Supreme Court sits as a three-judge Bench or as on video. Videos showed Pehlu in 1997. Its legal system still a Constitutional Bench. There is no single-judge Bench in criminal cases, this delay is unpardonable. The 120th Khan begging for mercy as cow mirrors the British model and its in the apex court. Therefore, more manpower is need- report of the Law Commission of India set a benchmark vigilantes set upon him after stop- de facto Constitution guarantees ed in the top court although the cases are compara- of 50 judges per million population in India, including ping his truck with cows in the freedoms that are unavailable to tively less. The last time the strength was raised was High Courts and trial courts, which is impossible to meet. back. He died but his sons sur- Chinese mainlanders. in 2009. Therefore, after nine years, an increase of three That would almost mean a whopping 65,000 judges. vived. A helpless Pehlu Khan One of the tenets in the Basic appears to be insufficient. There are acute limitations as well as absolute power tried to save himself by showing Law is that Hong Kong has the This at a time when the Chief Justice wrote a let- to the Supreme Court. Most of the Special leave Petitions the cattle purchase receipts but was right to develop its own democ- ter to the Prime Minister seeking more judges. The num- are admitted and heard. Some kind of sorting the cases, nonetheless beaten up with rods racy and previous Chinese offi- ber of High Courts has increased over the years. more than that is done today, is essential. and sticks. Just as in the case of the cials pledged that the Central Consequently, petitions against judgements of High Ganapathi Bhat film No One Killed Jessica, it now Government in Beijing would not Courts have shot-up. Trials take decades to complete and Akola appears that no one killed Pehlu interfere with that. But in recent Khan. If the culprits in this case go years, Beijing has repeatedly rein- unpunished, something that can- terpreted the Basic Law and now, mainland China is already start- their viewpoint as this is the best balling into a highly volatile sit- not be ruled out, it would send a China says it has “complete juris- ing to encroach on those rights. mode to catch the attention of uation. People fear that the iron wrong signal about the country’s diction” over Hong Kong. This has triggered a regular international tourists visiting the hand that quelled the Tiananmen justice system. The Basic Law states that confrontation between the region. Square protests in 1989 would JS Acharya Hong Kong shall safeguard the Chinese Government and Hong The Chinese Government also rush to quell the protests in Hyderabad rights and freedoms of the resi- Kong protesters. Not even Hong on the other hand is moving Hong Kong. dents’ for 50 years after the han- Kong’s international airport was troops to the border. The situa- TK Nandanan Send your feedback to: dover. But many residents say that spared by protesters to register tion is so tense that it is snow- Chennai [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | AUGUST 16, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN A never-ending culture of war Horrors of Partition The South Korea and Japan trade tussle, along with Late Col Dalip Singh recalled how he fulfilled his duty of safely transporting a bigger one between the US and China, may be enough to tip the world economy into a recession Muslim refugees to Lahore and bringing Hindus and Sikhs from there to India

fter having read many discourses on the almost empty. I was lucky that my village was only subject of refugees, I listened to my five miles from Ludhiana. inner voice, which told me that there One day, three men, Sohan Singh, Bachan are not many with my experience who Singh and Tota Singh, visited me. That day, a Kafila can relocate refugees from both sides. was stationed for the night at a camp where there A few months before Partition, I was posted at an is an agriculture university now. The following day, Army transport company stationed in Lahore I went to my village and found that the three men GWYNNE DYER Cantonment. A unit had just come back from Iraq had not reached the village. We got worried as they to India and all jawans and officers had guns. Still, had to pass by the refugee camp on foot and might ation states, like four-year-olds, find it very hard to admit there was shortage of ammunition. During have been cornered. When we went to the camp- they are in the wrong and apologise. Adult intervention often Partition, this unit came under the jurisdiction of site next day, we saw some freshly spread soil and Nhelps, but all Japan and South Korea have is US Secretary Pakistan and had men from all States, religion and after digging the site, we found their bodies. Our of State Mike Pompeo (who tried and failed to mediate in caste. Non-Muslim jawans had to stay in Lahore apprehensions proved right. During this period, a Bangkok). So the trade war between the two grows and fes- until the unit had the required strength of Patwari from our village went with cash to a refugee ters. There are obvious similarities with the trade war that US Muslims. Our company was also assigned the camp to pick up a good breed horse. Neither did President Donald Trump is waging against China, with Japan’s responsibility of relocating the Muslim soldiers’ fam- he return nor was his dead body recovered. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe playing the Trump role: Blustering ilies, who were in India as also the Indian soldiers’ Besides being used for the refugees, my vehi- bully with no clear game plan. Like the Trump trade war, too, families residing in the villages in Pakistan. cles were also deputed to the PWD for construct- the Japan-South Korea confrontation threatens to destabilise both August 15, 1947, passed and after a few days, ing the refugees rehabilitation camps at a site where I was deputed with a couple of lorries to go to the there is now a new model town. One of the camps East Asian security arrangements and the global market. ammunition depot at Kasu Begu and bring the was raised by my school friend Jagjit Singh Gill. One Yet the confrontation between Tokyo and Seoul is not real- ammunition for the armoury. The depot was locat- day, passing through my village on my return, an ly about trade at all. It’s about the difficult history of relations ed near Ferozepur on the Indian side. When we old woman stood in front of my jeep and said, “Oh between an ex-imperial power, Japan, and its former colony, Korea. reached Kasu Begu, the depot commander told us my son! What is this creation of Pakistan? My mar- Japan is existentially in the wrong in this relationship because it that he had just received an order saying that ried daughter is sitting in my house and her hus- seized control of Korea in 1905 and ruled it, sometimes with great ammunition should not be dispensed to the units band has kept a Muslim woman in his house. I came brutality, until it was defeated in the Second World War in 1945. based in Pakistan. A problem had arisen. I made to know that his house was in Ramgarh village in But Tokyo doesn’t like to be reminded of all that and claims that earnest supplications but the commander seemed Patiala State.” Lt Ajmer Singh Gill of the Patiala it discharged whatever moral debt it owed when it paid $500 mil- tied. I tried to find a way out and told him that he Lancers was a good friend of mine and he was in lion to Seoul in 1965. Koreans take a different view, of course, had received the signal only that day and could sim- charge of the Doraha refugee camp. Whenever I but the truth is that the victims of Japan’s war-time behaviour ply backdate the release order. The officer under- had to go to Doraha, I would visit him and when stood that this would solve the problem and we he came to Ludhiana, he would visit me. When I were sold out by their own Government. A sum of $500 million loaded the ammunition in the trucks. told him about the story of the old woman, he was a lot of money, more than the South Korean Government’s A friend of mine, Nur Mohammad Gondal, assured me not to worry and that we would see her entire annual budget. The newly installed military-led regime in was posted in the Ferozepur Cantonment. Both of settled. Lt Ajmer Singh used to go hunting near South Korea needed the money and accepted Japan’s terms. us had returned to India from the supply depot in Doraha. One day in the evening, after eating and Almost all the money went to building up South Korea’s new Aden (Saudi Arabia now Yemen). Later, I was post- drinking, we went to Ramgarh village with two or export industries. Japan offered to pay compensation directly ed to Lahore and Gondal was posted to Ferozepur. three vehicles. A word was spread in the village that to Korean individuals who had suffered forced labour and other When I went to see him, I came to know that he the vehicles had come to transport all Muslim injustices during the Second World War but Seoul preferred to had gone to a village to fetch the family of a Muslim women to Pakistan. There in that village, the liquor take a lump sum (and spend almost all the money on develop- jawan. I waited for him and camped in his unit. shop was auctioned from time to time and during ment). Many of the victims got little or nothing. The resentment Soon after arriving from Aden, Gondal got mar- that period, the contract was held by a classmate ried and was staying with his family in Ferozepur. friend of mine from Lalton village. He was very this caused was easily diverted onto Japan, which had driven At the gate of his house, there was a guard with a happy to meet us and invited us for food and drinks a hard bargain and failed to accompany the compensation with sten gun and a few riflemen. His house was on a and assured us that he would settle the girl from an apology. Anti-Japanese hostility occasionally boiled over in main street that was being patrolled by many groups my village. After meals we found the entire village notorious cases like the “comfort women” (young Korean women shouting anti-Pakistan slogans. At night, we dis- under the Pakistani command, there were no major refugees from Pakistan and take back Muslim empty, menfolk with the shady women hid in the who had been abducted to serve as sexual slaves for the cussed the possibility of transporting him and his problems. After a couple of days in Lahore, I applied refugees from here. On reaching Lahore, I got the fields. That day we did not succeed. In a few days Japanese army) but it is always bubbling away underneath. family to Lahore. We both went to his comman- for a visit to Ludhiana. During the Raj, all the big vehicles emptied in front of the Sadar Police Station. time, however, my friend successfully rehabilitat- Fast forward to last October when South Korea’s Supreme Court der and he agreed. The whole night we packed his units were commanded by a British officer. Our Next day, when I repeated the same procedure, the ed the girl from my village. Those days, when the ruled that the lump-sum, government-to-government deal of 1965 household and prepared for our departure. When unit commander, a Major, turned out to be an Thanedar requested me to drop the refugees at the Kafilas would move on the roads, the scene would did not cover damages for the mental anguish of individual war- offices opened the next day, Mohammad got his extremely helpful person. Our unit used to get many refugee camp outside Lahore on the Ferozepur road be the same everywhere. Once, when I was return- time labourers. Subsequent rulings have authorised South Korean duty slip and we left for Lahore. On the way, there requests to supply vehicles. I transported some more as they were spreading a lot of filth around. After ing from Doraha at night after a meeting with Lt were a few sloganeers on the road and many groups non-Muslims to Ludhiana and when we reached that, I never faced any problems. Evacuating the Ajmer Singh Gill, my jeep toppled over. The three individuals to claim compensation from the Japanese industries indulging in loot, who seeing military vehicles, the Jalandhar check post on our return, I was shown refugees from the Sikh National College, I was also people in the rear fell out but the driver and I who used their labour by forced legal sales of those companies’ would give way. On the day of our arrival, similar a communiqué stating that any vehicle going to asked to evacuate the refugees from DAV college remained trapped in our seats under the jeep. assets in South Korea. South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in did scenes were to be seen. Here, I would like to men- Pakistan, before proceeding further, was to report hostel to Amritsar. Grateful that my head was sticking out of the jeep not seek this ruling from the Supreme Court, which is entirely inde- tion a scenario. About 200-300 yards near the to the camp commander of the Jalandhar In due time, all the Sikh and Hindu refugees and the driver was breathing heavily behind the pendent. The court was clearly stretching the law almost to break- Ferozepur border, one could see (if one knew) the Cantonment refugee camp. There were a few afflu- were evacuated from Lahore. Everyday, the Kafilas front glass frame. The three people managed to ing point, but in practical political terms, he could not disown it. Kikar (Acacia arabica), where Shaheed Bhagat ent Muslim families waiting at the check post, who (caravans) and the trains were attacked and final- lift the jeep a little and rested it on a stone but could Japan, on the other hand, was horrified by the ruling. Singh was hanged. Military guards were posted out- asked me if I could take them to Lahore. I informed ly, we got orders to transport non-Muslim jawans not turn it over. After a little while, a truck stopped Accepting it would open the door to huge claims for com- side my house — the only bungalow between Sadar them that these vehicles were for ferrying the in lorries and to report for duty at Jalandhar and four people climbed out and straightened our pensation from people who had suffered “mental anguish” from Bazaar Lahore and Mughalpura railway station — Muslim families of the military personnel and Cantonment. There was so much bloodshed near jeep. The driver tried to start the engine and we the Japanese occupation in all the other countries Japan invad- allotted to me and shared with another officer. refused their requests. Earlier in Ludhiana, I had Mughalpura that we were asked not to take the drove directly to Brown Hospital, Ludhiana. The On reaching Lahore, Gondal and his family requests from friends to carry some Muslim fam- Amritsar road but to go via the Ferozepur- doctor on duty there gave me first aid and tran- ed between 1937 and 1945. It also felt betrayed: Half a cen- were sent to Gujarat (north of Gujranwala) and the ilies across and I refused them, too. Along with the Ludhiana route. After crossing Ferozepur, contin- quilisers, enabling me to sleep for the night. Next tury ago it had paid out a lot of money to extinguish any fur- lorry brought back non-Muslim families from there. refugees from the Jalandhar camp, we proceeded uous downpour forced us to break our journey in day, I was transported by military ambulance to ther claims like these. There has never been much love lost Three brothers of my father used to stay in Arif towards Lahore. On reaching, I got an order for my Ludhiana. We parked our vehicles near the old the military hospital in Jalandhar Cantonment. between Japanese and Koreans but the two countries have Wala near Mandi Montgomery. To fetch them and platoon to pick up refugees from the Sikh National courts down the Mall road. I went to see the My shoulder and left hand were fractured and almost always managed to keep important issues like trade other families from that area, I got two vehicles and College, take them to India and on our return, bring Sessions Judge and requested permission to stay were put under plaster. At the hospital I would and national security separate from the emotional flare-ups on reaching, we found that all of them, together back the refugees assembled at Khilchia, a big for the night in his office premises. listen all day long to the radio in the Officers Mess. that make the relationship so fraught. Last month, however, with other refugees, had left via Pakpatan to India. Muslim village between Beas and Amritsar. Next day, we passed through Philaur, Guraiya, On the evening of January 30, 1948, the radio was Prime Minister Abe completely lost the plot. He began impos- Deadly scenes on the Pakpatan Fazilka road were As soon as the lorries entered the college, peo- Phagwara and crossing Railpur, on the right hand interrupted and we heard that Mahatma Gandhi ing restrictions on Japanese exports to South Korea. seen. Driving through the deserted habitats, innu- ple filled up the vehicles without permission. When side opposite the railway station, we came to know had been assassinated. It was being continually They are relatively minor restrictions. Three classes of merable dead bodies lay scattered. At many I reported to the camp commandant for further that both the bridges on the river Wayin had been repeated and I was informing everybody around. places, the stench was so overwhelming that we had instructions, he showed his constraints. People were blown up. We had to stop and camp at the railway Readers can very well imagine that from chemicals essential to making semi-conductors that South to block our noses while passing through. At many sitting on the bonnet cover of the engine. I tried station and we arranged to get rations and vegeta- before the creation of Pakistan up to January 30, Korea buys from Japan now require export licences. A minor places enroute, we had to get off the lorries and clear in vain to convince them that we would take all of bles from Jalandhar Cantonment. Rail and road 1948, my entire time was spent in the service of bureaucratic hurdle, unless Japan stops approving the the road of dead bodies blocking our way. them in turns. When we started and were about communication from Jalandhar and Amritsar was the refugees. My life was spared because of the licences (which it has not done). More recently, Japan has Ultimately, we did make it to Fazilka. In these lor- to exit Lahore, we met a magistrate at a police con- stopped. One day, after crossing the broken bridge honesty in the delivery of my duty. When I was removed South Korea from its “whitelist” of countries that are ries, the seat next to the driver had a shutter above trol. He insisted on checking every single vehicle over the hanging girders, both the Majors, struck under the jeep, many instances came to allowed to buy goods that can be diverted for military use with that could be opened. For almost the entire jour- as they were Pakistani property and we were tak- Commanding Officers (British) of the Lahore and my mind. One instance I want to mention is that minimal restrictions. Again, no big deal. Just another little hur- ney, I stood in this opening. Passing through the ing them out of the country. I made him under- Jalandhar transport companies, arrived on foot at an elderly acquaintance stopped me near the dle to cross, meant to rebuke and annoy South Korea, not to middle of Fazilka Bazaar, I spotted my father’s elder stand that my vehicles would return with refugees our camp and ordered me to go to Ludhiana and Ghanta Ghar, Ludhiana, when I was transport- cause serious injury. But it has been very successful in annoy- brother running and stopping the lorry. It was a from Khilchia and if the vehicles were stopped con- take up the command of the Platoon of the ing Muslim families of jawans to Lahore. He came ing South Koreans, who have spontaneously organised a quite moment of happiness as he told me that they had stantly, I would not be able to do my duty. I Jalandhar transport company there. After a while, over to my side and said, “Dalip, there are many all reached Fazilka and some relatives were at the promised him that in return, I would not get the our Brigade was ordered to shift the refugees from rich families, who have not been able to go to effective boycott of Japanese-made goods. And petty though refugee camp. After picking them up, we spent the vehicles checked that would come with refugees Doraha refugee camp (which was under Patiala Pakistan, if you can take them to Lahore, they can its origins may be, this confrontation is now raising the prospect night in the Fazilka dak bungalow. from Amritsar. He understood the situation and State that time), Ludhiana camp, Mulanpur camp, give you money in abundance.” I told the person that these long established trading partners, both closely allied The next day, we left for Lahore via Ferozepur. we moved on. The refugees were taken off at a Jagraon camp up to Bahina Police jurisdiction and “Masterji, these vehicles are only meant to to the US and both anxious about China’s rise and the threat I made the mistake of taking that route instead of Hindu camp, set up in an orchard on the left side look after the safe movement of the Kafilas to their transport the families of the army jawans, not any- of North Korea, are going to have a real trade war. Which, with another direct road to Lahore via Ludhiana. After of the road and we proceeded to Khilchia. While destinations. When those moved on, I had orders body else.” Also, while stuck under the jeep, I was help from the bigger trade war Trump started with China, may crossing the border on our way to Lahore, we came returning with Muslim refugees, we were stopped to provide transport for the sick and elderly, who thinking if I had not done my duty honestly, my be enough to tip the world economy into a deep recession. across a number of Pakistani military check posts by a non-Muslim refugee leader, who on seeing the were neglected and left behind at the camps and life would not have been spared. (The writer’s new book is Growing Pains, the Future of and I had to explain myself everywhere. At many Muslims, wanted to seize them. I made him under- to transfer them to the next refugee camp. After (Translated by AR Ranjit Singh, son of the Democracy and Work) places, they checked the lorries. Since my unit came stand that it was my duty to bring non-Muslim the Kafilas had been moved, the roads looked author) On the edge of a fauna loss Habitat destruction, overexploitation of forest land and climate change have threatened the very survival of our wildlife FOREIGN EYE species. Protecting them and reversing the decline of nature require the Government’s urgent attention since 1970, according to the first-ever against climate breakdown. Protecting extinct. India, too, is no stranger to this global assessment of forest biodiver- wildlife and reversing the decline of situation but unlike the global forum, sity by the World Wide Fund for nature require urgent global action. our country is yet to take concrete Nature (WWF). The need is to preserve harmonious steps that can ensure that our forest Wildlife is an essential component land use in our region, including for- remain replete with ample flora and of natural and healthy forests. They est management and protect the most fauna. The annual forest reports and play a major role in forest regeneration valuable surviving ecosystems. Given allied data show that since indepen- TREATING EBOLA and carbon storage by engaging in pol- these circumstances, there is an urgent dence, India has lost quite a lot of for- Ebola attracts so much lination and seed dispersal. Thus, the need for global leaders to kick start an est cover, mainly due to man-made more attention than the KOTA SRIRAJ loss of fauna can have severe implica- action plan immediately to protect and reasons than climate change. The tions for forests’ health, the climate and restore nature and keep our forests usurping of forest land by land mafia other scourges because it is y any standard, forests around humans, who depend on forests for standing. Only a quarter of the land is emerging as the biggest reason. This lethal — violence, measles, the world are the last barriers their livelihoods, said the WWF report While the decline was consistent Nearly 20 per cent of the threats on earth is now free of the impacts of situation is made worse due to poach- cholera and malnutrition all Bbetween mankind and the ill- titled, Below the Canopy. Until now, in these years among mammals, rep- were due to overexploitation. Of the human activities. ing activities, which put an end to kill more people today — effects of climate change. How the forest biodiversity had never been tiles and amphibians (particularly 112 forest-dwelling primate popula- In a bid to conserve nature, world wildlife. human race has so far managed to stay assessed but forest area was often used from the tropical forests), it was less tions, 40 were threatened by overex- leaders have agreed to launch a ‘New How can the Government or the but Ebola was regarded as outside the grasp of worsening envi- as a proxy indicator. among birds (especially from temper- ploitation (hunting), the report Deal’ for Nature and People in 2020 judiciary stem the loss of green cover incurable, and it potentially ronmental conditions is a miracle and The new findings were based on ate forests), said the report. showed. Climate change, on the other in China. The new set of commit- in India and prevent wildlife from threatens outsiders too. can be attributed to the neutralising the Forest Specialist Index, developed Further, the report found that just hand, threatened to 43 per cent of ments will likely draw together a glob- poaching remains to be seen. The Effective drugs are a capabilities of the forests and their following the Living Planet Index the changes in tree cover — deforesta- amphibian populations, 37 per cent of al biodiversity framework with rein- Government must ensure that Indian necessary condition for the inherent wildlife. methodology — an index that tracks tion or reforestation — were not reptile populations, 21 per cent of bird vigorated action under the Paris forests are treated with priority and But the health of our forests wildlife that lives only in forests. In responsible for the decline in wildlife populations but only 3 per cent of Agreement and the United Nations- protect the wildlife within. Unless epidemic to be beaten, but largely depends on the health and the total, data was available for 268 species populations. Other major threats mammal populations. More than 60 mandated Sustainable Development immediate measures are taken, the loss unless people are willing to number of wildlife species they host. and 455 populations of birds, mam- were habitat loss, forest exploitation per cent of threatened forest special- Goals. for our country would be permanent go to the treatment centres It is also a fact that this insurance cover mals, reptiles and amphibians. Of the and climate change. In fact, the loss of ist populations faced more than one The state of affairs of our forests and the green barrier that stands when they are sick, the against the vagaries of environment is 455 monitored populations of forest habitat due to logging, agricultural threat, the report noted. is not at its best phase. Nations across between us and impacts of climate hope they raise will be once now depleting at a rapid rate. There specialists, more than half declined at expansion, mining, hunting, conflicts Not only are forests a treasure the world are aware about the grow- change would be gone forever. has been a 53 per cent decline in the an annual rate of 1.7 per cent, on aver- and spread of diseases accounted for trove of life on earth, they are also our ing problem of disappearing forests (The writer is an environmental more extinguished. number of forest wildlife populations age between 1970 and 2014. almost 60 per cent of threats. greatest natural ally in the fight and wildlife, which is becoming journalist) (The Guardian editorial) VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | AUGUST 16, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE ONGC to boost oil production, Asia stocks slump on invest Rs 83K cr in 25 projects recession fears PTI n NEW DELHI ONGC envisages a natural gas output PTI n HONG KONG Energy major Oil and Natural Experion Developers Gas Corp (ONGC) is investing of over 32 bcm by FY24, Shanker said Asian markets sank Thursday gets news senior around Rs 83,000 crore in 25 in his speech which was webcast after the Dow suffered its executive director major projects to boost oil from company headquarters in worst day of the year as fears and gas production, which has of a global recession mounted NEW DELHI: FDI-funded realty stagnated over last years, its Dehradun to 30,000-plus employees with investors fleeing equities. firm Experion Developers has chairman and managing direc- across 38 work locations of ONGC, Tokyo's key Nikkei index appointed Ananta Singh tor Shashi Shanker said on nosedived nearly two percent Raghuvanshi as senior Thursday. according to a company statement at the open before recovering executive director. Addressing ONGC employ- slightly to finish the morning Raghuvanshi was earlier ees on the 73rd Independence crore in 2018-19, an increase of I am sure shall bring in posi- 1.2 per cent down. "The Japanese working with Dubai-based Day, he said: "15 of these pro- 29 per cent over the previous tive changes in India's oil and The losses followed a dark stock market is DAMAC Properties as Senior jects currently under execution fiscal. It has also logged a gas sector," he said. day on European bourses and sliding against Director - International will directly contribute to oil record net profit of Rs 26,716 Supporting Prime Minister on Wall Street, with all three Business Development and and gas production." crore, an increase of 34 per Narendra Modi's call for a US benchmarks tumbling the backdrop of Country Head (India and "The cumulative oil and gas cent. domestic solar revolution, around three per cent and US sharp falls in US Nepal). The company gain from these projects is ONGC Videsh Ltd, the ONGC had launched a nation- bond yields plunging as shares," Okasan spokesperson confirmed the expected to be over 180 million firm's overseas investment arm, wide Solar Chulha Challenge. investors deserted stocks for appointment.Raghuvanshi has tonne of oil and oil equivalent recorded the highest ever pro- Shanker said that through this safer Treasury assets. Online Securities around 30 years of experience gas in their life cycle," he said. duction of 14.83 million tonne initiative and with the help of "The Japanese stock market said in a note in the real estate sector. Before The firm produced 24.23 of oil and oil equivalent gas IIT-Mumbai, 86 Solar PV is sliding against the backdrop DAMAC, she worked for DLF million tonne of crude oil in during FY19. cooking stoves were installed at of sharp falls in US shares," stoking fears of a Chinese group as executive director the 2018-19 fiscal year and In downstream refining, its Bacha and Jamthi in Betul dis- Okasan Online Securities said crackdown. (sales and marketing) and 25.81 billion cubic metres of subsidiary MRPL achieved trict of Madhya Pradesh. The in a note. Shanghai and Jakarta fell 0.7 Emaar MGF as chief executive natural gas from its domestic highest ever throughput of entire village of 74 households "Worries over the US eco- per cent while Sydney plum- (retail-India) and residential fields. Another 10.1 million ONGC CMD Shashi Shankar saluting the Tricolour after unfurling it 16.43 million tonne with has been benefitted at Bacha nomic recession grew, while meted more than two per channel sales. Gurugram- tonne of oil and 4.736 bcm of at Dehradun on Thursday capacity utilisation of 109.5 per village. negative economic data for cent. Singapore also shed 0.9 based Experion Developers is gas was produced from its cent. The 73rd Independence Day China and Germany also per cent. But Hong Kong backed by Singapore-based overseas assets. The directors of ONGC were keting, and other businesses; Newly acquired HPCL was celebrated at all the 38 prompted investors to down- edged up 0.1 per cent after Experion Holdings, which is ONGC envisages a natural also present on the occasion. four times current profit-after- (ONGC subsidiary) has also domestic work centres of grade their views on the glob- opening 1.5 per cent down. the real estate investing arm of gas output of over 32 bcm by Pitching for an transforma- tax (PAT), with 10 per cent achieved the highest ever sales ONGC as well as its 40 over- al economy," Mizuho Economists have warned the USD 2.5 billion AT FY24, Shanker said in his tive approach to the energy contribution from non-oil and volume of 38.7 million tonne seas projects in 21 countries. Securities added. for months that the trade ten- Holdings group of companies. which was webcast from com- business, he talked about the gas business; and 5-6 times cur- with a domestic sales growth of Apart from hoisting the The yield on the 10-year US sions were threatening invest- pany headquarters in ambitious 'Energy Strategy rent market capitalisation." 4.7 per cent over historical national tricolour, the offices Treasury note briefly slid ment and dampening global Dehradun to 30,000-plus 2040' that will help ONGC Speaking on ONGC's busi- high, he said. of the national oil company below the yield on the two- sentiment, which is already employees across 38 work loca- achieve "three times revenue ness performance, he said that "The Petroleum & Natural held cultural programmes to year bond, a so-called "inver- suffering due to China's slow- tions of ONGC, according to a distributed across exploration the company earned the high- Gas Ministry has announced mark the occasion, the state- sion" that has been a reliable down and fears over Brexit's company statement. and production, refining, mar- est ever revenue of Rs 1,09,655 several enabling policies which, ment added. harbinger of recession for impact on Britain and Europe. decades. The release of German data Coming on the back of an showing that the Europe's intensifying US-China trade largest economy contracted war that shows no signs of res- in the second quarter did not RelCap posts ‘Create consumer Complex fertilisers’ rate cut olution, the flight to bonds sig- help matters, with Frankfurt four-fold jump nalled the growing fears of a slumping Wednesday to its in Q1 profit global recession. lowest level since March. awareness to tackle by Rs 50 per bag "US-China trade tensions "In this risk-toxic environ- NEW DELHI: Anil Ambani-led have metastasised into some- ment, the only thing that Reliance Capital has reported an PTI n NEW DELHI pose complete fertilisers. thing more sinister by affect- could help shift equity senti- over four-fold jump in its pesky calls’ IFFCO managing director ing global growth to such a ment is if the Fed pulls back to consolidated net profit at Rs PTI n NEW DELHI Fertiliser major IFFCO on US Awasthi said the coopera- large degree that bond markets back (rate cuts) out of their 1,218 core for the first quarter Thursday reduced the price of tive is continuously working are pricing-in a high proba- hat, something the markets are of the ongoing fiscal, driven by Industry body COAI has its complex fertilisers, includ- for the growth and benefit of bility of a worldwide reces- beckoning them to offer up higher income. The company's urged the telecom regulator to ing DAP, by Rs 50 per bag as farmers to fulfil the Prime sion," warned Stephen Innes, but are unlikely to deliver," said profit was Rs 295 crore in the come out with focused cam- part of efforts to bring down Minister's goal of doubling managing partner at VM Innes. year-ago period. Total income paigns to create consumer farmers' input cost. farmers' income by 2022. Markets. US President Donald increased by 31 per cent to Rs awareness around the new The rate cut will be applic- bag (of 50 kg) from Rs 1,300 The cooperative provides The trade war has ham- Trump, who has repeatedly 6,083 crore during the April- framework for flagging pesky able from August 15. earlier. Similarly, the rate of its services to more than 5 mered global demand, with slammed the Federal Reserve June quarter of 2019-20 as telemarketing calls, with telcos "On the occasion of 73rd NPK 1 has come down to Rs crore farmers with more than Chinese industrial output hit- for not cutting interest rates against Rs 4,641 crore in the slated to soon start submission Independence Day, IFFCO has 1,200 from Rs 1,250 per bag, 35,000 cooperative societies ting a 17-year low while more sharply and frequently, corresponding period a year of monthly reports on user It is important that further reduced the rates by Rs while NPK 2 rate will now be across the country. investment and retail sales blasted Chair Jerome Powell earlier. Total assets of Reliance complaints. customers know 50/bag of its all complex fer- Rs 1,210 from Rs 1,260 per IFFCO is one of the biggest have also slowed in the world's on Wednesday, calling him Capital stood at Rs 79,207 crore The Telecom Regulatory tilisers for the benefit of farm- bag. processed fertiliser coopera- number two economy. "clueless" for being too slow to as on June 30, 2019 as against how the mechanism Authority of India (Trai) had, will work. Trai should come ers and reducing their input The rate of NP has been tives in the world with a Weeks of pro-democracy lower rates. Rs 83,973 crore a year ago. earlier this month, asked tele- agriculture cost," the cooper- slashed to Rs 950 per bag turnover of Rs 27,852 crore in protests in Hong Kong have But some observers wonder com firms to submit status out with customer advocacy ative said in a statement. from Rs 1,000. 2018-19 fiscal year. added to the climate of uncer- whether the Fed and other report over complaints regard- campaigns to create The price of DAP (di- NPK stands for "nitrogen, It has five manufacturing tainty, with Beijing referring to central banks will be able to do ing pesky calls, on monthly awareness around the same, ammonium phosphate) has phosphorus and potassium", plants and produced 81.49 the increasingly violent much to avert a downturn as basis starting September, set- to make the process effective been reduced to Rs 1,250 per the three nutrients that com- lakh tonne fertilisers. demonstrations as "terrorism", the trade spat deepens. ting in motion a monitoring —RAJAN MATHEWS system for the new framework COAI Director General that aims to check unwar- ranted telemarketing calls and September, 2019. Auto firms’ messages. Trai has outlined the spe- North-eastern states witness over 30 per USFDA pulls up "It is important that cus- cific format in which the com- production hit, Emcure Pharma tomers know how the mech- pliance reports need to be anism will work. Trai should filled by the companies. The PV output down over violations come out with customer advo- parameters include number of cent growth in Apr-Jul GST collection NEW DELHI: American health cacy campaigns to create complaints received from cus- PTI n NEW DELHI regulator US Food and Drug awareness around the same, to tomers, complaints pending PTI n NEW DELHI According to experts, Delhi Administration (USFDA) has make the process effective," resolution, complaints reject- has been adversely hit as the Passenger vehicles produc- issued a warning letter to Cellular Operators' ed on account of insufficient North eastern states registered tax arbitrage on central sales tion in India was down 13.18 Emcure Pharmaceuticals for Association of India (COAI) details, complaints found valid over 30 per cent growth in GST tax (CST) has ended. In the per cent in April-July this fis- violating current Good Director General Rajan after investigation, among oth- collection during the first four past, Delhi imposed a lower cal with top manufacturers Manufacturing Practice norms Mathews told PTI. ers. months of the current fiscal CST of 1 per cent, prompting such as Maruti Suzuki, at its Pune-based plant. In the Mathews said that such ini- Last year, the regulator 2019-20, much more than the many companies to ship goods Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata letter, the USFDA said tiatives will need to focus on moved to tighten the rules to increase witnessed in larger from the union territory by Motors, Ford, Toyota and Ho- inspectors during February how the 'do not disturb' mech- curb pesky telemarketing calls manufacturing states. locating their offices here. nda reducing output massive- 11-20 this year found anism works, inform con- and messages, asking telecom Growth in Goods and Big states like Maharashtra ly. significant deviations from sumers about their rights and operators to leverage the Services Tax (GST) collection and Gujarat recorded a single- Hyundai Motor India Ltd standard manufacturing explain to them the process for blockchain technology to recorded by most of the seven digit growth of 6 per cent in (HMIL) and Volkswagen practices at company's registering preferences and reduce such unwanted com- sister states is over three times GST collection. Punjab clocked India were the only two main Hinjawadi-based plant. "This complaints. munications. the national average of 9 per Arunachal Pradesh with 35 per double of large industrial states 7 per cent growth, while manufacturers which saw pro- warning letter summarises "The options available to The overhaul of the unso- cent. cent growth at Rs 514 crore and like Maharashtra, Haryana and Haryana's growth was at 9 per duction grow marginally dur- significant violations of current customers should be explained licited commercial communi- In absolute terms, the total Sikkim with 32 per cent Gujarat. cent. ing the period, according to good manufacturing practice for their benefit," he said cation (UCC) system aimed to tax collection during April-July increase to Rs 370 crore. Out of 37 states and union Tamil Nadu and Karnataka the latest data by the Society of (CGMP) regulations for adding that Trai's consumer ensure that telemarketing mes- of this fiscal year rose to Rs While Meghalaya clocked a territories, Delhi, Lakshadweep recorded 10 per cent and 11 Indian Automobile finished pharmaceuticals... education and protection fund sages are sent only to those 3.56 lakh crore, as per the data growth of 30 per cent in GST and Puducherry registered de- per cent growth in GST col- Manufacturers (SIAM). because your methods, could be utilised for such an who have subscribed to them, accessed by PTI. collection at Rs 680 crore, growth of 2 per cent, 17 per lections, respectively. Total Passenger vehicles facilities, or controls for initiative. and that too by authorised Among the north eastern Mizoram's growth was a tad cent and 8 per cent respectively. In contrast, consuming (PV) production in the April- manufacturing, processing, On August 6, Trai had entities. Operators who fail to states, Nagaland registered lower at 27 per cent with Rs GST collection of Delhi states like Bihar, Odisha, Uttar July period stood at 12,13,281 packing, or holding do not directed all access service check pesky calls and SMS highest growth of 39 per cent 350 crore collection. declined to Rs 12,700 crore Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh units as against 13,97,404 units conform to CGMP, your drug providers to submit regular menace or do not adhere to at Rs 393 crore during April- The laggard states of Tripura during April-July 2019, com- are faring better than the in the same period last fiscal, products are adulterated," it compliance reports, with effect the guidelines will face a stiff July period, the data revealed. and Manipur too registered 16 pared with a little under Rs industrial states with double- down 13.18 per cent, SIAM said. from month ending penalty. It was followed by per cent growth, more than 13,000 crore a year ago. digit growth. said. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India's (MSI) produc- tion during the period stood at 5,32,979 units, down 18.06 Saudi to regain India's top oil supplier spot after Reliance deal per cent from the comparable period last fiscal. PTI n NEW DELHI stake taken, although Saudi Reliance's refining and petro- Mahindra & Mahindra Aramco historically supplied The company also has a world-leading chemicals assets include 1.2 (M&M) also curtailed its pro- Saudi Arabian Oil Co (Aramco) 20 per cent of Reliance's crude position in polyester and million b/d of highly-sophisti- duction by 10.65 per cent at buying a 20 per cent stake in oil requirements," said Alan cated refining assets at Jamnagar 80,679 units, while that of Ford Reliance Industries' oil-to-chem- Gelder, vice president refining intermediates, as well as steam in Gujarat. Both its refineries in India stood at 71,348 units, ical business will help it regain and chemicals at Wood crackers and polyolefins capacity at Jamnagar are heavily integrated down 25.11 per cent from the the position of being the biggest Mackenzie. another four locations in India with petrochemicals. year-ago period. supplier of oil to the world's Saudi Arabia in 2018-19 fis- The company also has a Tata Motors' production fastest-growing oil market. cal exported 40.33 million tonne prospects, he said. Like other major producers, world-leading position in poly- was also down 20.37 per cent Saudi Arabia, which tradi- of crude oil to India, over 15 per Following the same strategy, it is looking to lock in customers ester and intermediates, as well at 59,667 units. tionally has been India's top oil cent short of 46.61 million tonne it along with UAE's ADNOC in the world's third-largest oil as steam crackers and poly- Similarly, Honda Cars India's source, lost the slot to Iraq dur- sold by Iraq, according to data had signed up to take 50 per cent consumer through the invest- olefins capacity at another four output during the period ing the last two financial years. sourced from the Directorate stake in a planned 60 million ment. Kuwait is also looking to locations in India. under review stood at 47,043 This will change with Aramco General of Commercial tonne a year refinery on the west invest in projects in return for "This strategy is being units, down 18.86 per cent buying 20 per cent stake in the Intelligence and Statistics. coast. Aramco and ADNOC are getting an assured offtake of achieved through a combination from the corresponding peri- RIL's oil-to-chemical (O2C) Additional oil supplies fol- aviation fuel facilities at 31 air- when the sale closes later this to supply half of the crude oil their crude oil. of project and acquisitions, with od last fiscal. business, which has an enter- lowing the Reliance deal will cat- ports, has been sold to BP for Rs year. required for the proposed refin- Saudi Aramco is also keen on this acquisition following on Toyota Kirloskar Motor prise valuation of USD 75 billion apult Saudi Arabia to top spot 7,000 crore. Gelder said the deal is further ery that will come up not before retailing fuel in India. A refin- from last year's acquisition of (TKM) reduced its production as it will be accompanied with again. The O2C business The terms of the deal are yet evidence that Saudi Aramco is 2025. ery in India can also be a base SABIC and SASREF, and the during the period by 20.98 per a deal to supply 500,000 barrels includes Reliance's refining and to be finalised, but Reliance, executing on its long-term strat- Saudi Arabia is keen to get a for it to export fuel to deficit memorandum of understanding cent to 45,491 units. per day or 25 million tonne a petrochemical divisions, and its going by the enterprise value egy to increase its refining and foothold in the world's fastest- countries in Europe and the Aramco signed this year to On the other hand, HMIL, year of crude oil. 51 per cent stake in its fuel mar- announced by its chairman petrochemical capacity. growing fuel market to get a cap- Americas. acquire a 9 per cent stake in the second largest player in PV "Crude supplies of 500,000 keting business. The remainder Mukesh Ambani on Monday, Saudi Aramco continues to tive customer for the crude oil India has a refining capacity Zhejiang Petrochemical's segment in the country saw its b/d represents about 40 per 49 per cent stake in the fuel mar- will get roughly USD 15 billion, show a keen interest in access- it produces. Crude oil is the basic of 247.6 million tonne, which 800,000 b/d integrated refinery production grow marginally cent of Reliance's crude intake, keting business, which com- including some debt adjust- ing the Indian market, which has raw material for the manufac- exceeded the demand of 206.2 and petrochemical complex in by 1.77 per cent at 2,39,671 significantly higher than the prises of 1,400 petrol pumps and ments, for the 20 per cent stake the strongest long-term growth turing of petrochemicals. million tonne. Zhoushan, China," he said. units in the April-July period. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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Actress Priyanka Sharma makes sure that her professional life does not, in any way, affect her true calling — social service, finds SHARMILA BALANCING TWO ACTS ery few women lawyer, a teacher and there are become successful so many things that I will in maintaining their never be able to do in real life,” career and social says Priyanka. V service. The 26- She believes that acting year-old actress, requires a very special talent, and Priyanka Sharma, proved that an ability to connect with peo- it is not impossible by convert- ple through a screen. “Every time ing her staunch critics to join a different role comes my way, I hands with her. The actress have the opportunity to become who was in Vijayawada recent- someone else for a moment and Every time a different role comes my ly for a social awareness pro- feel what they feel. It’s beautiful way, I have the opportunity to gramme shared about her jour- to live in the shoes of someone become someone else for a moment ney with The Pioneer. else and understand their story. She was brought up in differ- You can start to understand the and feel what they feel. It’s beautiful ent places, as her father is an world more, the beautiful to live in the shoes of someone else Air Force officer. “My parents moments in life, and all of its dif- and understand their story. You can always supported my opinions ferent possibilities,” she says, next film ing work. Waking up every help. There death. Moreover, for this to and I am where I am thanks to adding that her ultimate goals are Savaari is very different from day, knowing you have an is nothing kinder and blissful happen, people should be well start to understand the world more, them. Coming to acting, I to do films that not just entertain her previous films and she has opportunity to make a differ- than to help those people. It is educated about the idea of the beautiful moments in life, and all think that being an actress people but also stays forever in gone through a series of expe- ence in someone’s life is a good an absolute joy to see the organ donation. “I will not miss of its different possibilities gives you the best excuse to everyone’s hearts and continu- riences and experiments. She feeling. She says, “Working smile on their faces when any awareness programme on never stop learning or growing. ously contributing to society in says, “I started learning Telugu with people who need help is things turn out right. I have the social cause when it comes PRIYANKA SHARMA There’s always a new role to whatever way possible. from my film sets, and through not an easy job. You have to associated myself with sever- to my notice, and I always prepare for, new things to learn She acted in a SIIMA-award- this I can experience the beau- stay dedicated to the cause. al social activities and I want believe that organ donation is and to understand. I never winning short film Bandham ty of the language.” There is no need to search for to focus on making a healthi- the wonderful thing any want to settle into a confined Regad for which she was also Priyanka believes that if an NGO and wait for their er society.” human can do. If you are dead, life, since as an actress I can nominated for the Best Actress social service is your calling in replies. Just look around. Many She believes that donating you might still be able to save become a doctor, a nurse, a category. Priyanka says that her life, it can be the most fulfill- people around you need your organs is the true life after someone else’s life.” Of Indian culture and TRADITIONS The dance ballet, Athidhi Devo Bhava, Hyderabadi audience has witnessed explains the various cultures and traditions of energetic and India through a representational piece of enthralling performances from the artistes of various states. Few of the performance, reports V SATEESH REDDY dance forms that we saw at the event have been performed in the city for t was a visual won- many culture and traditions of South Indian part by perform- enthralling perfor- the first time. We did this event to der for the audi- India — the small compo- ing Indian classical dances. mances from the support Autism Ashram ence who attended nents that combine to form the North India is famous for artistes of various the dance ballet all-encompassing nation. The Ghazals, Thumris, Mughal states. Some of the dance ABHIJIT BHATTACHARJEE I Athidhi Devo Bhava group first highlighted the rit- Empire and various folk forms. forms that we saw at the on Wednesday uals of the East Indian states, The group narrated the culture event have been performed night at Ravindra Bharati. The narrating the activities that and traditions of Rajasthan. As in Hyderabad for the first dance ballet was organised by people follow in regards to part of Western India, the time. We did this event to sup- Sangitanjaly Foundation along livelihood and marriages. The group highlighted Bollywood port Autism Ashram.” with Department of Language group explained their liveli- and Ganesh Chaturthi festivi- Mamidi Harikrishna, Director and Culture, Government of hood through the Chhau dance ties. They performed the song of Department of Language and Telangana as part of the fifth — also called as Chau or Jai Ho from Slumdog Culture, Government of season of Jhankar. More than Chhaau, it is a semi-classical Millionaire, for which AR Telangana, says, “Treating guests 200 people witnessed the Indian dance with martial, Rahman won an Oscar. with the utmost respect is a enthralling dance ballet. tribal and folk tradi- Towards the end, the ballet part of Indian culture. Athidhi The organisers informed tions — that has its group showcased various Devo Bhava has explained the that India attracts millions of origins in Eastern Indian cultures and tradi- greatness of Indian culture tourists each year but the count India. tions by welcoming a tourist and traditions. These kinds of is too few when compared to The group then and explaining him about dance ballets help tourists other countries. To attract more explained the beauty India’s unity in diversity. know more about our coun- tourists, the Indian govern- of South India by nar- Abhijit Bhattacharjee, try.” ment also started a rating stories of tem- Founder Trustee and campaign, ples and the archi- Chairman of Athidhi tecture of the Sangitanjaly THE GROUP Devo region. They high- Foundation say, Bhava that lighted South “Hyderabadi EXPLAINED THE aims to provide a welcoming Indian cinema by audience BEAUTY OF SOUTH experience for tourists. The showcasing has wit- dance ballet began with India’s famous dia- nessed INDIA BY NARRATING Got Talent Season 6 winner logues from the STORIES OF Manik Paul’s aerial acts. He movies of ener- mesmerised the audience with Rajinikanth getic TEMPLES AND THE his breath-taking performance. and other and ARCHITECTURE OF The ballet, which followed, heroes. The explained the distinct and group ended the THE REGION

Treating guests with the utmost respect is a part of Indian culture. Athidhi Devo Bhava has explained the greatness of Indian culture and traditions. These kinds of dance ballets help tourists know more about our country MAMIDI HARIKRISHNA 10 avenues Vijayawada Friday August 16, 2019

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The profession is a the project, some collaboration has to work with MBA programme include multi-disciplinary field blend- with other specialists in relat- the different choose a recruiters, key note speakers, old- ing regulatory knowledge, ed fields may be necessary. tax poli- management processes and soft skills. cies degree. classrooms’ Professionals usually enjoy JOB DESCRIPTION MBA PROVIDES A MORE working with other cultures The international trade offi- BE YOUR OWN BOSS ids today are and have an assertive nature to cer studies the develop- With a Master in Business DIVERSE AND WIDER growing up with get things done. ment and distribu- Administration, many graduates FIELD FOR GRADUATES TO word processors as International trade encom- tion of a wide become young entrepreneurs. By K basic writing tools, passes a variety of jobs that play array of enrolling in an MBA programme, DABBLE IN AND HENCE social media as the an integral role in the import goods you can acquire the requisite major commu- and export of goods and ser- and Pursuing knowledge and practices needed THE CHOICE OF CAREER nicative and networking plat- vices. This field has immense to potentially develop and oper- PROSPECTUS IS WIDE form, and graphic content job opportunities in different an MBA is an ate your own businesses. creation software to give industries, from the You will be adept with business school businessmen, new entre- wings to their creative fire. Government to the private expensive, but management, planning and even preneurs, the list is almost endless. Every child becomes a digital sector, financial organisations financial handling. These skills And then you have your fellow stu- pro far more quickly than the to manufacturing companies. rewarding, choice, will put you in the perfect posi- dents that are also ambitious in the older generations can ever Specialists are usually respon- tion to manage your own business business world. It paves the way for hope to be at a single digital sible for analysing foreign trade effectively, while contributing to you to interact with future business application. information, evaluating the ANALYSE THEsays GITHA FUTURE S the economic development of the managers and executives. When Yet, the 2017-18 NCERT market and economic fac- HEGGDE country. the course is finished, these people report on education in India tors that may impact could be ideal business partners or says that less than 50 per cent BEAS DEV RALHAN trade and partici- of teacher trainees are com- pating in fortable with using word Co-founder and CEO, Next develop- processor, graphic software, Education India Pvt Ltd men- blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, pod- cast and mobile learning the foremost of the develop- applications; majority of the mental concerns in the edu- trainees have not done any cation sector. Apart from online course and attended increasing the time-period of 5 REASONS online seminar; 34 per cent of the teacher-training pro- trainees never use PPT for grammes on a national level, teaching and the majority of the Government has put a lot the trainees never communi- of emphasis on the upskilling cated with students regarding of teachers via tech-integrat- TO CHOOSE MBA lesson during internship. ed training programmes, reg- If the situation is such with ular refresher courses, work- n today’s world there BETTER CAREER OPPORTU- even provide exceptional recom- present teacher trainees, what of shops and fellowship pro- Students is a plethora of career NITIES mendations on your behalf. the existing teachers? They are grammes. A huge repository fields to choose from, An MBA programme provides a Customarily, those enrolled in an trained to prepare students for of e-learning material for pro- prefer to opt and an abundance of more diverse and wider field for this programme are often sent out college and careers using a fessional development, with I well-educated people graduates to dabble in and hence as interns. This provides MBA one-size-fits-all learning model subject-level pedagogical for engineering to compete with for the choice of career prospectus is students with yet another way to that is tailored to the past. instruction and is available on those careers! With so many wide as compared to any other pro- meet potential employers. The Moreover, owing to their mea- SWAYAM, a free, online plat- and medicine since choices, finding the right course gramme. The programme will sup- consolidated network of people you gre IT skills, they can’t upskill form initiated by the Ministry to enroll is not a cake walk — port develop T-shaped managers, will meet while studying is sure to themselves continuously via of Human Resource there is more but if it’s in the area of business who are well equipped to fit into prove beneficial in the future. readily available e-learning plat- Development. you got to figure out the man- wider category of roles with high forms. As a result, students are Premier institutes like IIT- employability. But there are agement degree which is the specialised knowledge in their WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION leaving schools with the com- Bombay and IIT-Kanpur have perfect choice. Despite the fact respective fields. There are sever- After completing an MBA petency necessary for 21st conducted MOOCs to help many unconventional courses that an MBA can be an expen- al core areas covered within the degree, a graduate is certified in all Century workplace require- teachers brush up their IT sive choice it is a richly programme, including human known core areas or at least some ments, and consequently, are ill- skills and integrate technolo- where the demand for skilled rewarding undertaking resource, statistics, technology and major managerial roles within an prepared for the future. gy into day-to-day pedagogy. with great career information systems, economics, establishment. This degree is one While some educators Starting from April 2019, potential. We deep and finance. All these areas quali- that is highly recognisable through- believe that to bring education Next Education started its professionals is on a high and applicants dive into the fy an MBA graduate to pursue a out the world. It can be used to pur- to the digital age, teachers own MOOCs for various sec- real reason career in multiple areas and busi- sue other career fields since it is have to upgrade their skills to tors and subjects for K-12 less, says RUCHIR ARORA to ness sectors as well as the public highly compatible with other adapt to the tech-integrated educators like early child- sector. With the different core degree programmes. learning techniques that areas penetrated, MBA graduates attract young learners now. are provided with more and better ENHANCES COMMUNICA- However, this is difficult with opportunities to expend them- TION SKILLS about 70 per cent of our pop- THE GOVERNMENT selves and develop their As part of the programme, par- ulation in the rural areas INTENDS TO BRING minds. ticipants are taught how to speak which lack basic technical clearly and distinctively. They are equipment to facilitate this. TEACHER TRAINING IDEAL FOR taught the art of language, how to But the Government and the TO THE FOREMOST NETWORK- add meaning to their words, how to private edtech sector have ING develop effective and exceptional joined hands to bring this OF THE presentations, and overall, how to vision to fruition. DEVELOPMENTAL interact with others in and out of the The primary course of classroom setting. These commu- action is, of course, to make CONCERNS IN THE nication skills are invaluable in the sure that the necessary digital it is business world and for continuous infrastructure is available EDUCATION SECTOR termed career enhancement. everywhere. The Digital India hood education, and subjects as ethical scheme, with more than three like Computer Science, EVS, hacking. The writer is Dean, lakh common service centres, Maths and English. The Despite being a School of Business, is aimed at bringing digital courses not only ensure lucrative career option UPES infrastructure to every nook greater knowledge on formu- for students, not many and corner of the country. The lating effective learning objec- colleges and professional Government intends to build tives, instructional strategies institutes offer courses in eth- a lakh digital villages with and methods of assessment in ical hacking in India. The internet connection and dig- their respective subjects, but average starting salary is `800- sports ital devices in the next few also open doors to collabora- `1,000 per hour. finance years so that the education tion in various aspects of n Sports Management and business, sector is especially benefited teaching and learning. The sports industry in India sponsorship and from this. Teachers are pivotal in has flourished over the years others. The average According to the New delivering quality education and offers ample career oppor- starting salary is `2.5- Education Policy drafted and upskilling them in mean- Take a different path Planning course, which is usu- tunities for aspirants who want 3 lakh per annum. this year, the ingful technology integration ally offered by institutes that to make a career in the sports Government for better instruction is the are affiliated to the ITPI management domain. With n Food Flavourist/ Chemist intends to bring best way to ensure better fter Class XII, stu- Many Indian institutes offer of Machine Learning and (Institute of Town Planners of various Indian institutes now Flavour is the sensory teacher learning outcomes. A looming dents and parents these courses, though these Artificial Intelligence. The India). Institutes with the affil- offering courses in this field, impression of food or other training problem is the — one solution look for courses courses are not very popular graduates of BTech AI course iation of the AICTE can also you can pursue this career substance and is determined important tofor all strategies in teacher- A which open up amongst the students and par- meet the demands in the areas offer a course in Urban and enhance your skills to get mainly by the chemical sens- part of the training programmes. Better more job opportu- ents due to lack of information of AI and Machine Learning. Planning. The average starting a good job in this field. es of taste and smell. job. strategies need to be in place nities. Students pre- and clarity on them which As Artificial Intelligence and salary is `4-5 lakh per annum. For those of you who are Flavourists are chemists who Food flavourists to develop professional fer engineering, medical, sci- proves to be a deterrent when Machine Learning are the aspiring to make a career in create flavours for the food and are employed mainly skills in the technology ence, and hotel management students are making their future of India, there is a great n Ethical Hacking this field will have to develop other products and make food by industries, in food-pro- integration in class- courses since they feel that the career choice. demand for experts in this Hacking, in general, is skills like planning, budgeting, taste good. This job involves cessing and ingredient supply. es, with different employment scope in these field. AI is being used exten- termed as the activity to gain organising, controlling, direct- not just mixing various ingre- They are also inducted by the approaches. courses is high. However, n Artificial Intelligence and sively in healthcare, educa- unauthorised access to data in ing, leading and evaluating a dients to create artificial and tea, coffee and wine industry. there are some unconvention- Machine Learning tion, industrial sectors, e-com- a computer system. When this sports activity or event. You natural flavours; but also Some flavourists work for food 40,000 al courses where the demand The main objective of BTech merce. The average starting activity is carried out with the may also be required to man- requires an in-depth knowl- production companies, as also per month for employment is high and the AI course is to produce stu- salary is `8-9 lakh per annum. knowledge and permission of age a sports team or institution. edge of aroma chemicals, in flavour houses — companies The writer number of skilled profession- dents with a perfect under- the person whose data is being Some of the popular speciali- essential oils, plant extracts and that create flavours in a lab for is Co-Founder, als is less. Such courses are standing of the basics/ funda- n Urban Planning accessed as well as within the sations under sports manage- others. Research and develop- numerous purposes. The aver- CollegeDekho called unconventional courses. mentals of theory and practice It is also known as Town ambit of the legal framework, ment include sports marketing, ment; experimentation is an age starting salary is `35,000- 11 tollywood Vijayawada Friday August 16, 2019 TEAM SARILERU Trivikram goes for a class title for NEEKEVVARU'S BUNNY’S NEXT The title is named after Tabu's house in TRIBUTE TO the film, where major action takes place he makers of Allu Arjun’s next with Trivikram Srinivas on I-Day announced the anticipated film’s title as Ala Vaikunthapuramlo. The title T is named after Tabu’s house in the film, where major action takes place. We’ve already report- INDIAN ARMY ` ed that close to 4 crore is being spent on the designing of the house at the Annapurna Studios in The cast released its first song on Hyderabad, under the supervision of art director AS Prakash. Independence Day, encapsulating the essence The makers have also released a small video, fea- turing Bunny and Murali Sharma, who is presum- of August 15, writes NAGARAJ GOUD ably playing the former’s dad, which was packed with trademark Trivikram’s dry humour. In sim- ple it suggested that Bunny hasn’t taken a gap s the country cele- of jawaans who fought during edy, directed by Anil Ravipudi, between his films (his last Naa Peru Surya released brated 73rd Indo-Pakistan War 1971, co-stars Vijaya Shanti, last summer), rather it happened. Independence Day Siachen Conflict 1984, Kargil Rashmika Mandanna, Rajendra Featuring an ensemble cast consisting of Sushanth, on Thursday, the War 1999 and Surgical Strike Prasad, Prakash Raj and Navdeep, Nivetha Pethuraj, Jayaram, Sathyaraj, Sunil, A makers of superstar 2016. It ends with Mahesh Satyadev. The movie will hit Rajendra Prasad, Rahul Ramakrishna, Mahesh Babu-star- walking out of an Army camp cinemas next Sankranti. Brahmaji, Harsha Vardhan and Vennela rer Sarileru Neekevvaru released in his signature style. Kishore, the film, a joint produc- its first song, paying tribute to Ahead of the song’s release, tion venture between Allu the Indian Army. Perfectly Mahesh posted on Instagram, Aravind and Radha Krishna, encapsulating the essence of “To all the martyrs who laid THE SONG HAS will hit screens next August 15, the two-and-a-half down their lives to serve our Sankranti — four days minute Devi Sri Prasad compo- nation. To every soldier who ARCHIVES OF JAWAANS after Sarileru Neekevvaru sition going with the lines stands brave, tall and fearless in WHO FOUGHT DURING releases. Some portions of Bhagabhaga mande nippula front of enemy lines. Let’s salute the film, which marks varshamochhinaa… each one of them today and INDO-PAKISTAN WAR Bunny and Trivikram Janaganamana antune dooke- every day. Value your free- 1971, SIACHEN teaming up for the third vaade sainikudu… shows dom... Jai Hind (sic).” time after Julayi and glimpses of our military men A joint production venture CONFLICT 1984, KARGIL S/o Satyamurthy, were who fought for the protection between Dil Raju, Anil Sunkara shot in Kakinada ear- of our nation and sacrificed and G Mahesh Babu WAR 1999 AND lier this month and their lives. It also has archives Entertainment, the action-com- SURGICAL STRIKE 2016 the setting has shifted back to Hyderabad now, we’ve learnt. — NG Sai Dharam Tej Prabhas’ return THE MAKERS HAVE ALSO and Katta’s film RELEASED A SMALL VIDEO, get producers GIFT TO NANI FEATURING BUNNY Multiple producers were The actor will be efore Saaho was AND MURALI rescheduled to SHARMA attending Gang August 30 over delay interested to bankroll this B in post-production works, Nani-starrer venture, especially after Leader's Gang Leader booked its berth on August 30. With Sai got back to winning pre-release event as Saaho’s deferral from Director Thiru Independence Day, there was ways with Chitralahari a guest and express no official word from the mak- is planning to Gopichand’s ers of Gang Leader for almost 10 he Pioneer has his solidarity with days whether it was being post- shoot a couple earlier reported poned or will it take on with that filmmaker Nani Prabhas-starrer. However, last of songs T Deva Katta will Friday, Nani tweeted about mak- be teaming up ing way. “#Saaho is our film Chanakya is with Sai Dharam which is making noise nation- abroad and one Tej for a new venture. wide and when it succeeds it’s our Multiple producers were celebration. Wishing Prabhas in a specially- interested to bankroll this Anna and team nothing less venture, especially after Sai than a huge blockbuster on erected set in got back to winning ways with August 30,” he had posted. His songs away Chitralahari earlier this year, film was postponed to September Hyderabad and we have learnt that the pro- 13, directly locking horns with ject has been handed over to Varun Tej-starrer Valmiki. he shooting of Gopichand-starrer J Bhagwan and J Pulla Rao. While Prabhas has already Chanakya, directed by Tamil film- The producer duo shepherd- extended his thanks to Gang maker, is in the last leg. Save alone for ed films like Rebel and Leader among other films that T three songs, the film’s shooting is over, Gautam Nanda under their have rescheduled their releases the makers announced recently. Sri Balaji Cine Media earlier. from August 30, he has decided Tamil director Thiru, who is making “Both Katta and Sai were to support Nani in a bigger way. his Telugu debut with the project, is planning impressed with the talks they We hear the Baahubali actor to shoot a couple of numbers abroad while one had with the producers. The will be attending song will be shot in a specially erected set in actor-director duo has been Gang Leader’s Hyderabad. With the talkie portions wrapped given complete freehand to pre-release up, the makers have commenced dubbing finish the project,” said a source event as a formalities, not wanting to delay close to the development. guest and the already three-months- The untitled film is an express behind-the-schedule film. Ongole-set social drama and his soli- They are planning to will see Sai as a youngster who darity for release it next month. has just completed his engi- Nani and The story of a RAW neering. “Sai was narrated the team agent’s covert opera- two of the six scripts that of his film tion, the film, a Deva had last year and he in particu- thriller, features picked the social drama as lar for gra- Zarine Khan and the content resonated with cious enough to Mehreen as the him big time,” informed push their release, leading ladies, the source. which was while the likes of The film was to roll announced two Rajesh Khattar after Sai wraps up months ago. and Upen Patel Maruthi’s Prathi Roju will be seen in Pandage in supporting roles. November but with After wrapping the actor signing up Chanakya, a BVSN Prasad’s production ven- next production ture of with debutant Ramabhamam Subbu as well, Sunkara under AK it remains to Entertainments, Gopi will be seen join the sets of BVSN which film Prasad’s next produc- will take tion. An adventure prece- thriller, it will be dence first. helmed by Binu Subramanyam who assisted Santosh Sivan and Jayam Raja in the past. Tamannaah who was supposed to be the film’s leading lady, exited the pro- ject, following date clashes. While an offi- cial word is not out yet, this looks to be her second high-pro- file exit; she recently walked out of Ohmkar’s Raju Gari Gadhi 3 over creative differences with the director. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | AUGUST 16, 2019 vivacity {food} 12

Not just in its food but also in its Flavours seep in ambience, La Roca Here are a few tips on how to marinate just offers an experience about anything that fires all the senses, says DHRUVIKA BHANOT

odern restaurants are no longer just about food. They Moften sell concepts, tell a story or haul the diners into anoth- er dimension through their ambi- ence. La Roca, certainly tries to do the last by paying an ode to modern Spanish design in all its splendor. arinating is a terrific basic As I entered, one of the first Mkitchen technique. Essentially, things that jostled to catch my atten- you can take any kind of meat, fish, tion was the ceiling of the restaurant, seafood or even vegetables or soy an immense dome-shaped roof. Of products, submerge them in a course there were also the tables, marinade, and you’ve turned a each one in the vast restaurant, plain something into a great dinner. designed to give a different dining Epitome of Marinades add flavour — what experience because each side was kind obviously depends on the positively off beat. Sit on the left and ingredients and seasonings. You can an assortment of golden rimmed make or buy anything from a mirrors accompany you through Mediterranean herb and citrus- dinner, find a seat somewhere in the centered marinade to a ginger and centre and you will have a gracious soy-based Asian marinade to an view of the glorious bar, which is Indian, spice-infused yogurt mari- undeniably the highlight of the diversity nade. It also makes foods more ten- restaurant, I might even go forward der. But how long do you marinate and label it as a crowd-puller. Despite chicken? Pork chops? Vegetable not drinking alcohol, I couldn’t help kebabs? Tofu? Here’s a primer on all but be enamoured by how extensive inspired from a deep-rooted Spanish things marinade. Some general boil and a temperature of at least the bar was and add to it the fact that tradition, yet it found its way across guidelines for marinating success: 165 degrees F. Marinades with a lot it was grandly emphasised with the world in different forms. v The thinner the food, and the of sugar in them might burn golden lighting which contrasted The beetroot salad was next. less dense it is, the less time it needs though, and with a lot of acidity with the dim-lit restaurant. The Laid on sour cream, it had both in the marinade. might change in flavour. hanging lamps were suggestive of the chunks and thin slices of beetroot, v The more acid (citrus juice, fact that if someone walked from balanced by the sweetness of vinegars) there is in the marinade, MARINATING TIMES their table and into the bar, they caramel oilnut. It had a somewhat the less time the food should mar- Some guidelines (most recipes would be transported into a lateral sour taste and I couldn’t help but inate. Acidic ingredients can start to will give you specific instructions): space yet remain in the element of scrunch my face at it. It wasn’t my “cook” the food and change its tex- the restaurant. Quite a place. favourite but was a different expe- ture (for example, making it CHICKEN: Before I ascended into the read rience with its contrasting flavours. mushy). v Whole chicken: four to 12 hours through of the dishes, I wouldn’t Enoki nigris were one of the v Unless you are marinating food v Bone-in pieces: two to six hours want to wait any longer to appreci- best delicacies of the night. Nigris for 20 minutes or less, or the food v Boneless pieces: 30 minutes to ate the impeccable service where the wrapped in sweetness with a small is a non-meat item like vegetables, two hours servers were not just quick but also strip of nori, had fried enoki mush- make sure you put it in the refrig- quite knowledgeable about the rooms on top. I was quite apprehen- erator, especially if your kitchen is MEAT: menu, something of a rarity. The sive of trying them but they warm. v Bigger roasts, such as a chuck upbeat ambience and matchless ser- absolutely blew my mind with roast, leg of lamb, pork shoulder: vice meant that I was already writ- their brilliance. Truly tasteful and USING A MARINADE AS A two to eight hours ing them a perfect grade point. I would definitely return solely for SAUCE v Tougher or larger steaks, like The first to arrive to our table the nigris. If you want to use some of the strip, T-bone, rib-eye or London were two beverages — orange juice A close second favourite were marinade as a sauce, separate it broil: one to two hours and a coconut drink. While the first the lamb khurchan tacos where from the rest of the marinade v More tender cuts of meat, like drink somewhat treaded outside small pieces of the meat were sand- before adding your raw protein. sirloin, skirt or flank steak, lamb or the taste of an ordinary orange juice wiched between lettuce and mexi- For food safety, never reuse a pork chops: 30 minutes to one with an underlying taste of pineap- can salsa and topped with a dollop carried an aftertaste of cheese. I that struck a harmony with leftover marinade or serve it as a hour ples, the coconut welcome drink was of cream. The hard shell of the taco couldn’t form a truce with it even tortilla crumbs. As some- sauce; it can contain harmful bac- an unusual encounter too. Never enveloped the juicy and flavourful after a second serving. It seemed one who has loved cot- teria. If you’re using the marinade FISH AND SEAFOOD: having tasted anything similar to it, lamb. It was slightly spicy, which I that too much was going on tage cheese for the to baste, stop basting with it well v Filets, scallops, shrimp: 15 to 20 I approached it with unblemished loved no less but nothing the inside the little ball and my longest time, it was a before the food is cooked, so any minutes curiosity. It was a bartender special, coconut water could not drown. mind couldn’t decipher one delectable dish. raw meat, fish or poultry juices in v Whole fish, thick fish steaks: 30 a connoction of pineapple, fresh Next up were the chicken flavour before the next hit my The dinner the marinade have time to cook minutes cream and flavoured coconut water. skewers which were the most tongue. It might have been seemed to have been away. The ivory colour might try to fool intriguing. They were marinated in pretending to be something an unquestionable suc- SOY PRODUCTS: you but take a sip before you descend lemon juice, coriander, salt and which it was not. I did not cess and concluded with SAFETY TIPS FOR REUSING v Tofu: 30 minutes to one hour to conclusions. I found myself reach- black pepper. For someone who is have much time to mourn Tres leches. A South MARINADES v Seitan and tempeh: one to six ing for it throughout dinner. habituated to eating spicy food, I over the dish that remained American dessert cake Don’t reuse them, unless the hours Close behind were cottage found the taste mellow but after a untouched for the remaining sponge, which melted with marinade was only used with veg- cheese balls, a light appetiser second serving, the flavour revived dinner as our servers brought shaslik the first taste and was drenched in etables (no meat or fish), and even VEGETABLES: enveloped in crunchiness, which itself. The succulent chicken was lamb chops, dark and absolutely topped with sweet milk, crowned with cream then you should use it within a few v Dense vegetables, such as car- made me excited about the subse- placed on a pita bread. alluring. Saucy, chewy red meat spicy corn crumbs and milk crisps. It was almost days. rots, squash, potatoes: one to quent arrivals. The menu was quite What did not settle well was enveloped in tomato sauce and kid- which tapered towards spice but enough to threaten nigris as the Some marinades can be boiled three hours the epitome of diversity, one moment the sticky rice, tomato balls placed ney beans left a bit of an aftertaste was bearable and rather appealing most relished delicacy of the night, after the raw food is taken out, and v Softer vegetables, such as broc- you were eating sushi and the next on plate splattered with orange on the sour-y side. due to the slight blandness of the and sealed the deal for me. then they are safe to use. The coli, zucchini, tomatoes: 30 min- tacos, and the next nigris. Though cheese and green chutney. The dish Our final main dish was Paneer skewered and grilled cottage cheese marinade should come to a rolling utes to one hour —AP gorge us RECIPES odaBottleOpenerWala is back with yet Sanother Navroze Bhonu. The Bombay Irani Café introduces an all new menu for Bhonu (traditional Parsi meal). It comprises of Gajar mewa nu achar, Saria papad, Rotli, Russian pattice, Kid gosh and Masala dal along with chicken pulao. Date: Till August 24 Time: 12 pm onwards Price: `600 (plus taxes) for Veg and `700 (plus taxes) for Non-veg Venue: Available at all outlets — Khan Market, Cyber Hub. ake your evenings tipple over Mflavours of cocktails at the Molecule Air Bar. 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Then 16 Time: 12 pm to 12 am Venue: Cafe Venue: Foxtrot, DLF Cyber Time: 11 am to 12 am Venue: DLF Cyberhub, Salt to taste keep aside to cool. City, Gurugram. Gurugram. l Bokan, East of Kailash. Sugar: 10 gm l For pastry cream, boil For pastry cream: milk along with sugar, mix SHIITAKE, PAK CHOI l Soba noodles: 500 gm simmer for an hour. aside to cool. l Milk: 975 ml in corn flour, eggs, vanilla AND TOFU RAMEN l Pak choi: 2 l On a baking tray place the l In a pan, heat vegetable l Sugar: 225 gm essence and salt, continue BOWL stirring with a whisk. l Shiitake mushroom diced tofu and bake for 10 to oil. Cook quartered pak choy l Corn flour: 70 gm WHAT YOU NEED 12 minutes. till lightly caramelised. l When the mixture get (soaked and sliced): 1/2 cup l Egg: 4 thick remove from the range l Vegetable broth: 6 cups l Togarashi spice mix: 1 tsp l In a bowl, whisk rice l Add sliced shiitake l Vanilla essence: 7 ml and add butter, let it cool. l Japanese soy sauce: 4 vinegar, harissa sauce, rest mushrooms and cook till l Sesame seeds: 1/2 tsp l Butter (unsalted): 85 gm l When the pastry cream is tbsp of the Japanese soy sauce, soft. Season to taste. cooled, add whipped cream METHOD l Salt: 2 gm l Light miso paste: 1 tbsp crushed ginger and garlic. l To assemble, divide tofu, and hazelnut paste on that. l Preheat the oven to 180 Tip in the tofu, coat METHOD l Spring onion bulb: 1/2 cup noodles, pak choy and l Using a serrated knife, degree celsius. thoroughly and marinate for shiitake mixture between l For choux paste, boil cut the Paris Brest in half l Ginger (crushed): 1 tbsp l In a big pot, combine 30 minutes. four large soup bowls. Ladle water, butter along with crosswise. Pipe the mixer l Garlic (crushed): 2 tsp vegetable broth, two l Arrange the marinated tofu over the hot broth and sugar and salt. on lower part of the dish. l Star anise: 2 tablespoons of Japanese soy on baking tray. Bake for 10 garnish with chopped spring l Add flour and cook for l Garnish with roasted some time. l sauce, light miso paste, minutes till it is crisp from onion greens, sesame seeds, hazelnut. Drizzle icing sugar Silken tofu (drained and l diced): 1 block diced spring onions bulbs, corners. Keep aside to cool. togarashi spice mix and Add egg one by one over the cake. star anise and one teaspoon l serve immediately. along with vanilla essence Courtesy: Executive Chef Gaurav l Rice vinegar: 2 tsp Boil soba noodles in water each of crushed ginger and until cooked. Drain and keep Courtesy: Swati Aggarwal, Food in the above flour mixture Malhotra at Novotel Hyderabad l Harissa paste: 1 tsp garlic. Cover and Strategist at Foodhall. and mix properly. Convention Centre.