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8-month-old boy kidnapped Thousands bid tearful VIJAYAWADA: An eight- month-old boy was kidnapped as his parents allegedly failed farewell to Kodela to repay the debt at Atkuru vil- PNS n VIJAYAWADA the party attended the funeral. while lighting the pyre. Soon, lage in on Kodela's body was taken to the other family members and Wednesday. Parents of the The mortal remains of former the cremation ground in a huge party leaders, who were present boy approached Atkuru police Speaker Dr Kodela Siva Prasada rally which took three hours to there, also broke into tears. and lodged a complaint stat- Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy with officials before discussing the recommendations of the high-level committee on Amit Shah does Rao were consigned to flames reach there. Many of his fol- TDP supporters from all over ing that the miscreant had health sector at Amaravati on Wednesday as thousands of his supporters lowers were heart-broken. Palnadu region attended the demanded that they repay the a U-turn on use bid a tearful adieu to him at People belonging to the older funeral. entire debt amount in Narasaraopeta in Guntur dis- generation participated in the Naidu met Kodela's family exchange for the release of the of Hindi trict on Wednesday. Ironically, rally with folded hands. members and consoled them. boy. They further stated that PNS n NEW DELHI Kodela was cremated at the They recalled his services as He took part in the rally from they were asked to meet him No more pvt practice "Swargapuri" developed by him. "One Rupee Doctor". the beginning to the end spend- at Jaipur in Rajasthan with the Amid a huge backlash over his Rejecting the government's Developing 400 burial grounds ing three hours. Former minis- amount. However, they did comments on Hindi as a "uni- decision to conduct the funer- known as 'Swargapuri', mod- ters Atchennaidu and Devineni not mention the amount of fying language", Home al with state honours, his fam- ernising Kotappakonda temple, Umamaheswara Rao were also debt they owe the kidnapper. Minister Amit Shah said today ily members performed the last allocating funds for the con- around. A case was registered. for Govt doctors that he had never asked for the rites on their own. struction of record number of Section 144 was imposed in imposition of Hindi over A bandh was observed in toilets were topics for discussion the area. The police tried to PNS n VIJAYAWADA l CM okays health panel recommendations regional languages and added, Narasaraopeta on the occasion. during the funeral. restrict the number of people "If some people want to do TDP Chief N Chandrababu Kodela Sivaram, the depart- while entering Swargapuri but Cabinet clears The high-level committee on l Hefty pay-hike in the offing politics, it is their choice." Naidu and all senior leaders of ed leader's son, broke down in vain. health sector that was appoint- Amit Shah's comment earlier Rs 2,024 cr ed by the State Government has this week on Hindi becoming recommended prohibition of OTHER recommendations a unifying language for all bonus for government doctors from l Indians was read by many as l Strength of staff members in indulging in private practice and To have a PHC for every the PHCs should be increased to a precursor to the govern- Railway staff at the same time directed the 30,000 population 13 from 9 ment's bid to impose Hindi on PNS n NEW DELHI l To set up a village clinic government to hike their wages l There should be at least three non-Hindi speaking states, to significant levels. for every 1,000 population reviving a decades-old debate. l doctors in each PHC and also a In a festive season bonanza, The committee came out Paying special attention on councilor or health worker "I never asked for imposing the Union Cabinet has with about 100 recommenda- one crore youth aged 18 Hindi over other regional lan- l approved bonus worth 78 tions to reform the health sec- years and below Each PHC should run round guages and had only request- days' wages for over 11 lakh tor. Chief Minister YS l Sensitising youth on health the clock and should be ed for learning Hindi as the Indian Railways employees. Jaganmohan Reddy accepted aspects by setting up youth equipped with two beds in the second language after one's "It will motivate employees. them and asked the government clubs ICU mother tongue. I myself come This is a reward for their pro- officials to prepare proposals on from a non-Hindi state of ductivity," Union Environment wage-hike for doctors. He dis- Gujarat. If some people want Minister Prakash Javadekar cussed the recommendation of proposals. As part of it, 2000 dis- scheme in districts, the loop- to do politics, it's their choice," said while briefing the media the committee, which include eases will be brought under the holes will be plugged and an Amit Shah said. on Cabinet decisions. The extension of Arogyasri services purview of the scheme in West action plan will be prepared The tweet provoked a bonus to railway employees in about 150 hospitals in Godavari district, while other before its implementation on storm, especially in southern would cost Rs 2,024 crore to , Bengaluru and districts treat only 1200 diseases April 1. One of the important states that have always been the national transporter. Hyderabad. The services will under it. It has suggested set- recommendations of the com- opposed to any suggestion Javadekar said that the Cabinet commence from Nov 1. ting up of Arogyasri sub-center mittee is to extend financial sup- that may seem like wider use decision on bonus equivalent "An Arogyasri pilot project for every 5,000 people port of Rs 5,000 per month for of Hindi in the states and the to 78 days' wages has been the will be implemented in West By identifying various lacu- those, who received treatment language taking precedence Thousands of grief-stricken mourners lined up to bid farewell to former Speaker Dr Kodela Siva Prasad Rao on his final sixth in the row thus setting a Godavari district with revised nae in implementing the under Arogyasri. over their regional tongue. journey at Narasaraopeta in Guntur district on Wednesday record. The bonus for finan- cial year 2018-19 is linked to employee productivity and MAOISTS' ARREST covers 11.52 lakh eligible non- GODAVARI BOAT MISHAP gazetted railway employees. Pawan fumes as 400 "Productivity-linked bonus (PLB) to all non-gazetted railway Toll touches 34, State rewards employees is an acknowledge- JSP Twitter handles ment of their contribution to the efficient running of the Railways," Anti-Terrorism Squad Rs 8 lakh an official statement said. 13 still missing PNS n MUMBAI get suspended PNS n KAKINADA The govern- PNS n HYDERABAD Govt bans Six more bodies of those ment has announced a reward killed in the boat accident in of Rs 8 lakh for the Maharashtra Suspension of as many as 400 production, river Godavari in Andhra Anti- Terrorism Squad (ATS) Twitter accounts of the Jana Pradesh were retrieved on team which arrested seven Sena Party (JSP) supporters has Wednesday, taking the toll to Maoists last year, an official said evoked protest from party chief import of 34, with 13 more people still on Wednesday. and popular actor Pawan reported missing. Of the 34 The state ATS in January last Kalyan, here on Wednesday. e-cigarettes deceased, as many as 23 were year raided some eastern sub- The actor-politician won- NEW DELHI: The Union men, eight women and three urbs here and arrested seven dered if the accounts were sus- Cabinet on Wednesday children, the State Disaster Maoists of the Golden Corridor pended for standing by helpless approved an ordinance to ban Management Authority said Committee, which was formed people and their issues. "I don't production, import, distribu- in its latest situation report. to spread their ideology in tion team, he said. The reward filed recently in connection understand the reason for sus- Pawan Kalyan tion and sale of electronic The boat, carrying 73 peo- the Indian Navy, specialist Maharashtra and Gujarat. amount along with an appreci- with the case, said it believed pending 400 Twitter accounts cigarettes, Finance Minister ple, including eight crew deep divers from Later, during further inves- ation letter was, accordingly, that these Maoists were work- of JSP supporters," tweeted (@PawanKalyan) Nirmala Sitharaman said. members, was proceeding to Uttarakhand, National tigation, the ATS arrested one sent by the intelligence depart- ing to form a so-called 'golden Pawan Kalyan with hashtag I don't understand the Sitharaman, who had head- a tourist spot when it cap- Disaster Response Force and more rebel, an official said. ment at Hyderabad to corridor', covering Mumbai BringBackJSPSocialMedia. reason for suspending 400 ed a Group of Ministers sized in the swollen river on State Disaster Response Force Maoist leader Krishna Maharashtra Director General and neighboring cities of north Party leaders suspect the (GoM) on the issue, said the Sunday afternoon. and Fire Services personnel Lingayya Ghoshka alias of Police, he said. Maharashtra, and south Gujarat support for the save Nallamalla Twitter accounts of JSP Cabinet decided to ban e-cig- A total of 26 passengers of the state government were Venugopalan, who was wanted A government resolution (including Surat). forests campaign could have led supporters arettes and similar products as survived the tragedy. engaged in the search oper- by Andhra Pradesh police in issued by the Maharashtra The charge sheet also to suspension of accounts. The they pose health risk to peo- Two experts from Marine ation. connection with a case in 2012, home department last week claimed that young people were JSP has opposed the reported ple, especially the youth. Masters Company, Mumbai, The SDMA said post- was among those arrested. gave a nod to accept the cash recruited to join the Maoist move to mine uranium in the will have on the forests, wildlife, It is believed that there are have been engaged to retrieve mortem had been completed The Maharashtra govern- reward. Deputy Commissioner movement and take up arms to forests, spread over Telangana forest dwellers and surrounding more than 400 brands, none of the ill-fated boat that was on all 34 bodies and they ment recently received a com- of Police Mohankumar fight in the areas dominated by and Andhra Pradesh. habitations. The JSP leaders said which is manufactured yet in found stuck at a depth of 210 were handed over to the rel- munication from Andhra Dahikar, Assistant ultras. Attending the all-party meet- the Twitter handles were sus- India and they come in over feet in the river at the acci- atives. Pradesh that there was a reward Commissioner of Police Sunil Besides Venugopalan, the ing here on Monday to oppose pended without any valid rea- 150 flavours. It is Electronic dent spot at Kachhuluru in The boat 'Royal Vasishta' of Rs 8 lakh on Venugopalan, Wadke, police inspectors Sanjay others rebels arrested by the uranium mining, Pawan Kalyan son as they didn't violate any Nicotine System or , about was on its way to the pic- an official said. Marathe, Bhaskar Kadam and ATS were Satyanarayan had said if necessary he would terms of Twitter policy. ENDS, the formal technical 200 km from Amaravati, the turesque Papikondalu tourist Appreciating the probe car- seven other personnel of the Karrella, Babu Wanguri, be ready do a 'padyatra' over the Several JSP supporters and name of e-cigarettes. There SDMA said. spot in the middle of the river ried by the Maharashtra ATS, investigating team will share the Shankarayya Gunde, Ravi issue. In a series of tweets dur- Pawan Kalyan fans on social media was 77.8% growth among The missing persons are when it met with the acci- the AP government subse- reward amount, the official Marampelli, Ramesh Golala, ing last few days, Pawan Kalyan condemned suspension of Twitter school students taking to e-cig- feared trapped inside the dent, apparently on colliding quently announced the reward said. Narsayya Jumpala and Saidul has been highlighting the dis- handles and demanded that they arettes sunk boat. Expert divers from with a large rock formation. of Rs 8 lakh for the investiga- The ATS, in a charge sheet Singapanga. astrous impact uranium mining be restored immediately. TODAY ALMANAC Industry Minister assures investor-friendly policy Kamala Harris very much Month & Paksham: Bhadrapada & Shukla Paksha PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Tithi : Panchami: 07:26 pm With growth prospects high for the marine products, qualified to run for US Prez n Nakshatram: Bharini: 08:46 am Pointing out at the irregulari- Mekapati Goutham Reddy said, the government is PNS HYDERABAD Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start ties in the allocation of lands, any important work) arbitrary land prices and cred- coming with quality certification through testing labs Indian-origin US Senator, iting promised incentives to the Kamala Harris is an out- Rahukalam: 01:40 pm – 03:10 pm to facilitate faster clearances that would enable the investors, Minister for Industry standing leader and very Yamagandam: 06:08 am – 07:38 am and IT, Mekapati Goutham industry reap the intended benefits much qualified to run for the Varjyam: 09:33 pm – 11:15 pm Reddy said he was cleaning the post of American President in Gulika: 09:08 am - 10:39 am house first charting out a uni- 2020 elections, said Governor Good Time: (to start any form, transparent and realistic cated portions of land at dif- Tourism Minister of New Jersey, Phil Murphy important work) policy and quick single window ferent prices in the absence of Muttamsetti Srinivas Rao said here on Wednesday. Amritakalam: Nil system. a uniform policy. AP is ninth richest State in Noting that there were Abhijit Muhurtham: Speaking at First Consulate With growth prospects high India and No one in ease of probably 12 to 15 candidates Business Meet, organized by the for the marine products, he doing business ranking as per in the Democratic Party run- 11:45 am – 12:34 pm AP Chambers of Commerce said, the government is coming the world banking parameter. ning for the US President, he for his opinion on the Harris' and Industry Federation in Mekapati Goutham Reddy with quality certification with He praised AP Chambers for said, "many of them are very candidature. He was here to VIJAYAWADA association with Department of testing labs to facilitate faster the initiative by bring together qualified and she (kamala take part in Sustainable WEATHER Industries, here on Wednesday, ing new investment destination industries. With robust, trans- clearances enable the industry Chambers of Commerce, Harris) certainly is one of Innovation Summit 2019 Forecast: Thunderstorms the Minister assured the Consul and onus lies on creating con- parent and good governance, reap the intended benefits. Business houses, Exporters and them." organsied by Indian Chamber Temp: 31/26 General, Trade Commissioners ducive policy for industrial government is coming up with He, however, lamented that Importers of selective countries "I am with my state, my of Commerce. Humidity: 84% and Investment Advisers from development. For that, district new master plan which will despite having a land bank of Consulate on a single platform favourite senator Cory Booker Harris (54), officially Sunrise: 06.04 France, Italy, Netherlands, collectors will act as nodal offi- pave way for faster growth," 50,000 acres with the APIIC, to promote Trade, Business who I think is terrific. But launched her campaign for the Sunset: 06.15 Thailand, Iran, Belgium, cer for assisting land allocation said the minister. investments are not coming due and Investment among the Kamala Harris is an out- US presidential election in Current Weather Conditions Columbia, Australia and Korea. and offering other requisite He was surprised observing to lack of proper infrastructure participating countries. standing leader as well," the 2020 to take on President Updated September 18, 2019 5:00 PM "Andhra Pradesh is becom- infrastructure for setting up the way TDP government allo- facilities. Continued on Page 4 NJ Governor said when asked Donald Trump. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 vijayawada 02

New-born’s body Overflowing drains, pothole-riddled roads found inside Tribal Welfare a bane for Mogalrajapuram residents Girls’ Hostel PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM

PNS n VIJAYAWADA In a shocking incident, body of a new-born baby boy Come monsoon season, the was recovered from a Tribal otherwise posh Welfare Girls’ Hostel com- Mogalrajapuram in the city pound premises in Paderu of turns into a virtual trap for Visakhapatnam district on both pedestrians and Wednesday. motorists alike. The tribal welfare hostel Roads riddled with pot- houses intermediate and holes and cesspools serve as degree students.Upon being Govt, IBM join monuments for the apathy of informed, Paderu Tehsildar civic authorities. The stretch of Prakash Rao rushed to the road from Gandhi Bomma spot and altered the police. Centre to Jammi Chettu The police have registered a hands for Train-the- Centre is difficult to navigate case and investigation is on. if it rains heavily for half-an- There are about four blocks hour. in the compound and the Trainer programme Students of Narayana body was found near the Concept School, Chaitanya second block.As the watch- PNS n NEW DELHI Techno School, Sarada (L) Dasari Lingaiah Road and (R) Jammi Chettu Centre road in Mogalrajapuram man was on leave, there are As part of the College, Boyapati chances that some outsiders The Ministry of Skill Sivaramakrishnaiah Municipal ago, works are yet to be taken bothered enough to close it might have dumped the body. Development and programme, ITI Corporation High School and up in the area. According to residents, roads are being properly. “This is giving rise to The Tahsildar has ques- Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has VP Siddhartha Public School The open-drain is getting dust. Besides, potholes are tioned all the hostel wardens joined hands with IBM with trainers will be face severe hardship to reach clogged due to the dumping of dug up frequently for laying underground being formed on the road. about the incident. The police the aim to train 10,000 facul- trained in basic their respective institutions. solid waste in it by irrespon- cables. However, they are not When it rains, these potholes have also checked with the ty members from ITIs across They have to put up with over- sible citizens. Once the project are being filled with water and students and asked them to India in Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence flowing open drains and the works are taken up and the immediately covered after the work is unwary vehicles are getting inform them or the wardens (AI). (AI) skills, so that stench emanating from them. drain is covered with slabs, the completed, leading to stagnation of water stuck in them. if they knew any information. The programme will involve Poor drainage system and problem can be solved to a This is not only causing The police have registered 14 trainers across seven loca- they can use the frequent digging of roads for major extent. and traffic problems during rainy season damage to the vehicles, but are a case under section 174 of tions with over 200 work- cable-laying and Underground A VMC official, pleading also contributing to traffic IPC. The police are suspect- shops during a one-year peri- technology in their Drainage (UGD) works in the anonymity, clarified that flowing will not arise. De-sil- being covered immediately problems in the area. I request ing that the incident might od. day-to-day training city are the main problems. sewage from UGD is not mix- tation of the storm water drain after the work is completed. the authorities to repair the have taken place in the early "The Directorate General of The VMC has taken up ing with the existing SWD. is being done on regular basis, This is leading to stagnation of road on a permanent basis,” he morning. Training (DGT) division of the activities Storm Water Drain (SWD) “The storm water drain is he added. water and traffic problems said. Tahsildar Prakash Rao Ministry of Skill Development project dividing the city into overflowing at the time of Stagnation of rainwater on during the rainy season. The fate of all other internal said, “I got the information and Entrepreneurship has seven zones on a stretch of rains as a stretch of it extend- roads is another problem the Madasu Sankara Rao, a roads in the area is the same and rushed to the spot. I have signed an agreement with need of the hour. 404km. Mogalrajapuram, ing from PB Siddhartha Arts civic authorities should retired bank official and advo- and it is imperative for the enquired with the hostel war- Global IT major IBM, where "These programmes will which is part of Division No. & Science College is getting address. Roads are being dug cate who has been residing civic authorities to take cog- dens about the incident and the latter will carry out a ensure the passing of industry 7 in the city, lies in the third clogged.” up frequently for laying of near Dasari Lingaiah Road in nizance of the problem and act no one is aware of it. We have nationwide Train-the-Trainer relevant skills to students, pro- zone of the SWD project. He said that if the SWD underground cables by various the area, said that the road is to mitigate the rain-forced given a complaint to the programme in basic Artificial moting better learning and Though the project was project is taken up in the government and private agen- being dug up very frequently, problems of the residents of police and they are investi- Intelligence skills," the better retention by the stu- grounded a couple of years area, the problem of over- cies. However, they are not but the authorities are not Mogalrajapuram. gating the case. Ministry said in a statement. dents," he said. As part of the programme, The programme was offi- ITI trainers will be trained in cially announced on basic Artificial Intelligence September 5, during the (AI) skills to use the technol- 'Kaushalaycharya Samadar' IIT Kharagpur's green vehicle DESHLA ogy in their day-to-day train- celebrations on Teachers' Day. ing activities. IBM will provide the nec- Mahendra Nath Pandey, essary training at seven centres Minister for Skill including six National Skills to take on automobile pollution Development and Training Institutes (NSTI) and Entrepreneurship, asserted one Industrial Training PNS n KHARAGPUR electric vehicle. Each design has ly made by local entrepreneurs that in the coming days many Institute (ITI) in Pune. been conceived, analysed, pro- who put together parts import- more training programmes The training content will be While urban planners and trans- totyped and the cycle repeated ed from China. will be initiated for the train- divided into two parts where port authorities are working on many times before the actual Bijoy Chatterjee, Life Fellow of ers. a face-to-face workshop will be plans to reduce vehicular pollu- product came out," said Racherla. IIT Kharagpur and emerging "These will be integral for supported by online modules tion, IIT Kharagpur's new green "DESHLA would prove to be technology adviser, envisaged skilling the youth with mod- to ensure holistic learning and vehicle 'DESHLA' has hit the the dawn of the 'Make in India' the design of the electric three- ern technological knowledge certification for faculty mem- roads and can be expected to electric three wheeler vehicles wheeler that is lightweight and and skills. These digital skills bers. pose a strong challenge to the popularly known as 'Toto' in this suited for urban use. The project will provide an edge to the The partners will also col- current generation of three- part of the country. Local Toto was funded by industrialist and trainers responsible for late a detailed calendar for wheeler autos and high-mainte- drivers who visited during the alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, imparting academic curricu- each location to ensure max- nance Totos. test run are excited with the vehi- Purnendu Chatterjee, founder lum to students and help them imum participation of those The electric vehicle, designed ing capacity, a sturdy frame and cle design and the economics and chairman of The Chatterjee enter the workforce," the undertaking the programme. and built from scratch by a 50- yet easy manoeuvrability, the behind it," said Sriman Kumar Group (TCG). Minister said. "Each participant attend- The three member team from US Consulate, Hyderabad with Andhra University member student team led by institute said in a statement. Bhattacharyya, the institute's Racherla and two other lead R.K. Singh, Minister of ing the workshop will go Vice Chancellor Prof PVGD Prasada Reddy in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday Professor Vikranth Racherla The concept prototype had a officiating director. researchers Shyama Agrawal State, Ministry of Skill through a pre-assessment to from the premier institute's successful test run at the insti- Electricity-run automobiles and Manuj Agrawal have already Development and gauge the level of their skills," mechanical engineering depart- tute's campus. "Instead of retro- also called Totos are the rage floated a start-up for commer- Entrepreneurship, said the the Ministry said. US Consulate ment, has a powerful motor fitting an existing vehicle, we today given their lower initial and cialisation of the vehicle and are programmes for training the The participants will take and lithium ion battery that can thought we would build one up running costs as compared to the currently working on raising trainers that bridge the tech- online courses with technical last up to six-seven years. from scratch, especially because expensive and polluting diesel angel funding for industrial pro- nological gap between the support from the trainers, team visits AU It also has a high load carry- the design is so important for an autos. However, they are most- duction. students and teachers are the enabling continuous learning. n PNS VISAKHAPATNAM The team interacted VMC to A team of delegates from the with students from Krea University Officers, sailors pass out US Consulate of Hyderabad visited Andhra University various departments organise short on Wednesday. The team, and clarified their headed by Visa Officer Jermy integrates IFMR LEAD film contest from INS Satavahana Murray, interacted with Vice doubts regarding PNS n TIRUPATI been at the forefront of action- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Chancellor Prof PVGD the visa process, as oriented research in financial PNS n VIJAYAWADA Prasada Reddy at his office. Krea University on inclusion, small business and Around 21 officers and 108 Prof Reddy explained about well as the possible Wednesday announced the entrepreneurship develop- The Vijayawada Municipal sailors of basic submarine the research and develop- exchange integration of IFMR LEAD, a ment, governance and health. Corporation (VMC) has taken course successfully passed ment activities of Andhra preeminent research and It has more than 200 studies up an innovative solution to cre- out from INS Satavahana on University to the delegation. programmes to be action institute within itself, and evaluations to its credit, ate awareness on plastic ban, completion of 24 weeks of A meeting was also organ- organised within the which will henceforth be has trained more than 900 Swachh Survekshan, and other rigorous training. The present ised for the US team with the known as ‘LEAD at Krea development practitioners, issues. It will conduct a short basic submarine course for Registrar, Prof K Krishna University University.’ and has established a global film competition on these sub- Sindhughosh and Shishumar , and Deans of vari- Speaking on the occasion, network of over 300 partners jects and has welcomed the class of submarines, com- ous departments including Vice-Chancellor Sunder ranging from NGOs, acade- people of Vijayawada to partic- menced at INS Satavahana, Dean of Examinations Prof Mokka Jagannadha Rao; Ramaswamy said, “With this mics, corporates, governments ipate in the competition. the premier submarine train- Dean of CDC Prof Pandu integration, we envision and donors. The VMC released a poster ing institute of the Indian Ranga Reddy; Dean of R&D tremendous potential for The integration with Krea on Wednesday regarding the Navy on April 8. Prof. Bhujanga Rao and exchange of ideas, skills and University will bring LEAD competition. People who are The training included sub- Lt Kartikeya Pandey receiving Best Officer trophy from Rear Admiral RJ Nadkarni VIJAYAWADA Controller of Examinations insights within the Krea and its other initiatives like interested in participating will marine construction, profes- at the passing out parade held in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday Sudhakar Reddy. ecosystem. I hope that these Initiative for What Works to have to shoot the three-minute sional phase and the escape BULLION RATES In-charge of Computers interactions will inspire young Advance Women and Girls in films only in Vijayawada. The training phase. During the at Thatipudi reservoir in July ing out parade, Lt Kartikeya GOLD Department of minds, and further enhance the Economy (IWWAGE), an first prize has been announced course trainees also partici- this year. Pandey was awarded the Best ` 37, 847 (10 gm) Examinations, Madhu, inter- the standard of teaching and initiative for economic as Rs 25,000, the second prize as pated in a number of sports The passing out parade Officer trophy for all round ` acted with the U.S. team learning.” empowerment for women, Rs 15,000 and the third prize as events and adventure activi- was reviewed by Rear performance and Manoj Rana 33 and clarified their doubts For over a decade LEAD and Evidence for Policy Rs 5,000. The last date for send- ties. The trainees also com- Admiral RJ Nadkarni, Chief EAR/Apprentice was award- SILVER pertaining to the security (Leveraging Evidence for Design (EPOD) India within ing entries is September 27, peted in various events at the of Staff, Southern Naval ed the trophy for 'best all ` 46, 751 (1kg) features in the certificates Access and Development) has its ambit. 2019. adventure training camp held Command. During the pass- round Sailor. ` 51 issued by the University. They were shown samples of various certificates. CHICKEN The meeting was presided RATES `/KG by the Registrar Prof K SCR takes up anti-littering drive Krishna Mohan, who pre- Dressed/With Skin `144 sented a brief background of PNS n VIJAYAWADA Vijayawada Division as part of railway Without Skin `163 Andhra University and its General Manager Gajanan beautification works. Later, interact- Broiler at Farm `99 programmes. The team also The Vijayawada Division of South Mallya stated that cleanliness ing with print and electronic media, interacted with the students Central Railway conducted a clean- he said that cleanliness campaigns and from various departments liness awareness campaign and anti- campaigns and anti-littering anti-littering drives are being taken up EGG and clarified their doubts littering drive at all major railway sta- drives were being taken up at at all major stations as part of the fort- `/ regarding the visa process. tions as part of its Swachhata Hi Sewa night-long cleanliness campaign – RATES 100 The members discussed –Swachhata Pakhwara on all major stations as part of Swachhata Pakhwara. He appealed to HYDERABAD 363 about the possible exchange Wednesday. the fortnight-long cleanliness rail users to refrain from using single- VIJAYAWADA 388 programmes to be organised Gajanan Mallya, General Manager use plastic (below 50 microns). DRM within the University SCR, and M Bharat Ram, MP campaign P Srinivas, ADRM (Infrastructure) VISAKHAPATNAM 405 by entering into MOUs Rajahmundry, distributed cloth bags MVS Ramaraju, ADRM (Operations) RETAIL PRICE `3.88 (IN VIJAYAWADA) with various universities in SCR GM Gajanan Mallya and MP Rajahmundry M Bharat Ram distributing cloth and saplings to school children. cers for setting up nurseries at Eluru, G Sumana and other officials partic- the US. bags and saplings to school children in Vijayawada on Wednesday Mallya appreciated branch offi- Samalkot and Bhimavaram in ipated.

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BOAT MISHAP VICTIM CAPSULE Vexed with Chandrababu, TS HC notice HC quashes Gurazala Body of to govt over MAN STRANGLES 12-yr-old girl PIL on GOs WIFE OVER Annapureddy quits TDP taken home PNS n HYDERABAD FAMILY ROW court verdict, acquits 4 PNS n GUNTUR The Telangana High Court on GUDIVADA: In a heinous crime, to Tirupati Senior leader of the Telugu Wednesday issued notices to a drunken man strangled his 21- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Desam Party (TDP) the state government to year-old wife Baby Anusha with PNS n TIRUPATI Annapureddy Narsi Reddy respond to a Public Interest her 'dupatta' at Nagavarappadu Andhra Pradesh High Court resigned from the primary Litigation (PIL) filed that it in Gudivada town on overturned the verdict given by The body of a girl, who died membership of the party. had been keeping several Wednesday. Family disputes are the 10th District Court of in the Godavari boat tragedy, Speaking to the media GOs secret. said to be the reason behind the Guntur District and Gujarat in was received by her wailing shortly after submitting his The petition was filed by incident. The accused was 2018 on death row of four per- mother and other relatives resignation, Narsi Reddy said one Perala Shekar Rao, a res- identified as Pedapudi Srikanth. sons in a murder case. The and friends at their resi- he had taken the decision ident of LB Nagar in the city, He is at large. Police registered a High Court declared them as dence. pained at TDP President Nara who told the court that out of case and started an acquitted and ordered that Heart-rending scenes were Chandrababu Naidu politi- a total of 1.07 lakh GOs investigation. they be released at the earliest. witnessed as the vehicle car- cisng the death of Dr Kodela issued by Chief Minister K The two-member bench rying her body arrived at her Siva Prasada Rao. Reddy stated that he had Chandrasekhar Rao led state TWO FAKE GOLD comprising interim Chief home and the grieving moth- Instead of speaking about taken the decision as TDP government ever since it came Justice (ACJ) Justice Chagari er was inconsolably crying. personal and political career of to power, about 42,500 GOs RACKETEERS HELD President Chandrababu Praveen Kumar and Justice n A case was booked in 2011 tenced to death in 2018. The 12-year-old Hasini died in the former Speaker, Naidu were not put up in the public VIJAYAWADA: Two persons Justice Mallavolu Satya petitioner's lawyer K Suresh the boat capsize incident on was trying to take political domain. The petitioner urged against the 3 accused for Naidu was politicisng the belonging to Karnataka, who Narayana Murthy passed the Reddy argued that there are no river Godavari on September mileage, he alleged. the HC to issue directions to were moving suspiciously near verdict. stabbing the victim eyewitnesses for the murder 15. Her final rites will be held He said it was common death of Dr Kodela Siva the government to publish all Vijayawada Railway Station, A case was booked in 2011 n and claimed that the verdict of at Tirupati. Twenty-five peo- knowledge that Kodela's son the Government Orders (GO) were taken into custody. Two They were charge Prasada Rao against Gaderipalle Subhani, sheeted in 2012 by the death sentence is not a valid ple were confirmed dead in and daughter were sparring notifications, rules and circu- kgs of fake gold ornaments were Pedajan, Moulali and one. After hearing the argu- the Godavari river boat cap- over the property and this had lars on Internet and update seized from them by the City Mohammed for stabbing the district and sessions ments from both parties, the size incident near Kacchuluru led to his suicide. Naris Reddy were among them," he added. those passed by the govern- Task Force sleuths here on victim, Saeda, who was a native court and sentenced to court agreed with the prosecu- village. State Disaster alleged that thousands of peo- He said Kodela had resort- ment put in the public Wednesday. of Tangeda village in Guntur death in 2018 tion and issued the latest ver- Management Authority ple in Palnadu were affected by ed to land grabbing from domain, especially on the The police suspect that the district. They were charge sessions court of the tenth dict in the case cancelling the (SDMA) said that 26 people the authoritarianism of farmers, who did not support official website of the state miscreants are part of a gang sheeted in 2012 by district and additional district and sen- gurujala court's verdict. have survived the incident. Kodela. "Some of my relatives him. government. that dupes people with fake gold in exchange for cash. They were later handed over to Satyanarayanapuram police, who registered a case and started Singareni workers South Africa pitches for investigation. RAINWATER ENTERS to be given share trade ties with India COURT LOBBIES PNS n HYDERABAD corporate, government offi- VIJAYAWADA: AP High Court The meet was cials and entrepreneurs, had to bear the impact of rains, in profit: KCR "India is very important mar- organised by the FTCCI Sr Vice President when rainwater entered the ket for us. We are open to do Ramakanth Inani said, "This lobbies on Wednesday. Due to PNS n HYDERABAD Chinnaiah, Sandra business," said Joel Sibusiso Federation of seminar is aimed at creating heavy rain during the day, the Venkata Veeranna, Ndebele, South African High Telangana Chamber of awareness about business water leaked through the ceilings Chief Minister K Rega Kantha Rao, Hari Commissioner to India while opportunities and promoting and found its way into the Chandrashekhar Rao Priya and Korukanti addressing a business seminar Commerce and trade and investment part- lobbies and the corridors. The on Wednesday said the Chander. Singareni on Trade and Investment Industry (FTCCI) nerships between India and water was subsequently cleared government is ready to CMD Sridhar, CM Opportunities in South Africa South Africa. We are working by using coolers. solve problems of the Principal Secretary S held in Hyderabad on closely with SA officials and Informatica invests Earlier, the AP Secretariat had Singareni workers. The CM has Narsing Rao also participated in Wednesday. The meet was offers immense business facilitating trade and business faced similar woes on umpteen instructed Singareni CMD the meeting.Singareni area MLAs organised by the Federation of opportunities and potential opportunities for our region." occasions. Sridhar to convene a special brought to the notice of the CM Telangana Chamber of for Indian corporate in The seminar was attended meeting with MPs, MLAs and the problems faced by workers. Commerce and Industry General and Telangana in par- by Khyati Naravane, CEO, Rs 1,400cr in SRINIVASA MLCs from Singareni area, dis- They urged him that as was done (FTCCI) in partnership with ticular. FTCCI; E Vishnu Vardhan cuss all matters threadbare and every year, workers should be South African High We have robust independent Reddy, Regional Passport KALYANAM AT KOLAR suggest solutions. given a share in the profits of the Commissioner. legal and judiciary system with Officer, Ministry of External ON SATURDAY CM KCR held a meeting in his company for the financial year "We have set ourselves a tar- high level of Industrial inno- Affairs; Lerato Mashile, Acting Hyderabad R&D plant Tirupati: The Srinivasa Kalyanam chamber in the Legislative 2018-19 too. The CM respond- get to attract an investment of vation. We are looking for Consul General, South African Assembly here with Singareni ed positively to this. KCR assured US$ 100 billion in the next five investments in pharma, IT, Consulate General, Mumbai; PNS n HYDERABAD Project of the TTD will organise n 1700+ employees in the celestial event of Srinivasa region MLAs Balka Suman, that he would make a statement years and we are here to attract infra and renewable energy Recado Andrews, Counselor of Kalyanam at the Government Gandra Venkatramana Reddy, in the Assembly on Thursday on investments from our priority sectors," he said. Economic, South African High Cloud data management com- India Junior College Grounds in Kolar Divakar Rao, Vanama the share from profits to be paid market India," Sibusiso Speaking at the gathering Commission in New Delhi, pany Informatica, has n Started operations in town of Karnataka on September Venkateswarlu, Durgam to Singareni workers. Ndebele added. "South Africa attended representatives of big among others. launched its R&D facility in India 16 years ago and Hyderabad on Wednesday. 21. As a part of its objective to opened its Hyderabad spread the glory of Lord The expansion is an integral Venkateswara and fulfill the part of Informatica's global office 10 years ago ambition of devotees to witness Petrol, diesel Kukatpally R&D investment, which n 150 employees in the grand wedding ceremony Heavy rains lash, Krishna, Guntur exceeds $200 million a year Hyderabad. Headcount sitting in their home turf, the prices rise Y-Junction to and enables the company to TTD has been organising the PNS n VIJAYAWADA support its continued growth to double in two years n event for many years. Special PNS HYDERABAD re-open after in India. n Has seen 20 per cent Officer of the project, Prabhakar Heavy rains lashed Krishna Informatica has invested growth in employees Rao, will supervise all the The price of petrol increased and Guntur districts on over $2 million in Hyderabad each year arrangements. in Hyderabad by 27 paise and Wednesday. A sudden down- eight years to build a new 23,000+ sq ft diesel by 24 paise on pour pounded Vijayawada city engineering hub which will n Data Security Products n PAVITROTSAVAMS AT Wenesday, in wake of the for two hours, throwing life out PNS HYDERABAD spearhead innovation for the and Enterprise Data surge in crude oil prices after of gear. company. The Hyderabad Catalogue are key. Many NARAYANAVANAM last week's drone Water-logging was reported The Kukatpally Y-junction, facility is focussed on the evo- attacks on in the fields at several places in which was closed about eight lution of Informatica Informatica products TEMPLES Saudi the district. years ago to facilitate Metro Intelligent Data Platform. are developed out of itd Tirupati: The TTD will organise Arabia's oil In Guntur district. Low- station works, will be opened Currently, there are cur- Hyderabad office and it Pavitrotsavams at Sri facilities. lying of the district were sub- for commuters in a week. rently over 150 employees at has expanded in cloud, Maragathavalli Sameta The latest merged. Power supply was The Y-junction at the Hyderabad engineering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agastheswara Swamy temple increase is the affected on account of heavy Balanagar in Kukatpally is hub and this is expected to and Machine Learning and Sri Kalyana Venkateswara biggest single- rains. Chandarlapadu, crucial link not only for local double in a few years. (ML) Swamy temples of day hike since the July 5 Kankipadu, Penuganchiprolu, commuters but also outsta- Informatica employs around Narayanavanam. The Budget presented by Finance Nandigama, Machilipatnam tion buses. With state and 1,600 people across the coun- Pavitrotsavams at the ancient Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Jaggaiahpeta mandals in In Guntur, low-lying tion between Guntur and national highway touching it, try with its three major devel- products and marketing said, Shiva temple of Agastheswara that raised rates by almost Rs the district witnessed heavy Hyderabad got snapped. this junction is part of the opment centres in Bengaluru, "India, specifically Hyderabad, Swamy will be observed on areas were September 21 and 22, with 2.50 a litre due to an increase rains. Heavy rains were reported crucial Mumbai highway. Chennai and Hyderabad. with its highly skilled talent Ankurarpanam on September 20. in excise duty on fuel. In Guntur district, many submerged and from Tadikonda, According to Cyberabad traf- Leveraging AI and machine pool is vital to Informatica's The current price of petrol rivulets and streams are in Narasaraopeta, Pedakurapadu, fic police, "This junction is learning across the company's growth. With almost half of Similarly, Pavitrotsavam in the power supply was Sri Kalyana Venkateswara in Hyderabad is Rs 76.99 at spate. Ralla Vaagu is wreaking Prattipadu, Yadlapadu, being reopened in view of the entire product architecture our global employees located Swamy temple will be on Indian Oil petrol bunks and havoc, particularly at affected on account Kakumanu and chaotic situation at U-turns via its CLAIRE engine, the in the three facilities in India, September 26 and 27 with Rs 77.00 at Bharat Petroleum Reddigudem in Rajupalem Pedanandipadu mandals. on the stretch and road safe- Hyderabad office will further expansion is inevitable. Ankurarpanam on September 25. bunks, while diesel prices mandal. of the heavy rains Water got stagnated at several ty issues." This was one of the develop Informatica Hyderabad is driving some of were at Rs 71.75. With this, road communica- places in the district. crucial and busiest junctions Enterprise Data Catalog the most significant innova- previously, with traffic per- (EDC), and its strategic cloud tions that have allowed sonnel being deployed round offerings. Informatica make a global ITC, Edu Dept, GHMC join hands for Swacch Bharat the clock. Amit Walia, president of impact." PNS n HYDERABAD said that 39 action items were sent to each school to receive Land alloted to Jeeyar City Mayor Bonthu a Swacchta rating. The rating Rammohan and education sec- period begins from October1 retary Dr B Janardhan Reddy and will run for one full year. Swamy challenged inaugurated the Swachh GHMC and ITC WOW will Vidyalaya programme, which also jointly conduct "Clean PNS n HYDERABAD aims to raise awareness about Communities Championship" the sanitation and cleanliness in Hyderabad to create aware- A PIL was filed in Telangana among students on Wednesday. ness on the importance of seg- High Court on Wednesday This is a joint initiative between regation in households. Over challenging the state govern- ITC's Wellbeing Out of Waste 300 gated communities in ment's decision to transfer 2.3 (WOW) programme, the Hyderabad will be covered acre land to Jeeyar Swamy department of education, under the programme. Vedic Trust in the pilgrim city Telangana and Greater The 2019 inter-schools recy- of Yadadri. Hyderabad Municipal cling championships was The petition was filed by one Corporation (GHMC). awarded to Kanduri Adit, a Ch Veera Chari, a social As part of the initiative, the Class II student of Ochrid's activist from Lalapeta area of three have joined hands to International School, Secunderabad. In his petition, implement a major awareness Gachibowli, who worked on Chari urged the high court to campaign across 5,000 select- environmental protection by declare the action of secretary ed schools in Hyderabad and collecting 2,145 kg of dry, of Yadadri Temple Telangana by creating "Swachh the event. recyclable waste. Development Authority Vidyalaya" aimed at developing This programme would help As part of the initiative, the three organisations have Speaking on the occasion, (YTDA) in registering the 2.30 appropriate knowledge, atti- reduce dumping of waste in Mr. Sanjay Singh, member, acres of land in Survey The petition was filed Chief Justice RS Chauhan and tude and behaviour about and around the school campus joined hands to implement a major awareness corporate management com- Number 172 of Gundlapally Justice A Abhishek Reddy waste management among and address the challenge of campaign across 5,000 schools in Hyderabad and mittee, and chief executive, village of Yadadri district in by Ch Veera Chari, a adjourned the matter till next children. environmental degradation. It Paperboards and Specialty favour of Jeeyar Integrated week, following a request by The programme is created to will also help promote segrega- Telangana by creating ‘Swachh Vidyalaya’ - aimed Papers Division, ITC Ltd., said, Vedic Academy (JIVA) run by social activist from the counsel for the petitioner. encourage school students tion of waste at the source so at developing appropriate knowledge about waste "We have also started the Sri Sri Sri Chinna The Jeeyar Swamy was made practise and spread awareness that the recyclable materials "Clean Communities Srimannarayana Ramanuja Lalapeta area of the sixth respondent in the about waste segregation and and wet waste is converted into management among children. Championship" and "Inter- Jeeyar swamy on September 5, case. The principal secretaries sustainable management of organic compost to be used as School Recycling 2019 as arbitrary and illegal Secunderabad of Revenue and Endowments waste. School students, teach- manure for kitchen gardens Championship Awards and set aside the registration. Department, the secretary of ers and principals of over 400 and farmers. Swacch programmes at home schools in the state and over Ceremony" to motivate chil- The petitioner also urged ing his Kuteer built in 2004 the YTDA, district collector of schools and stakeholders from The Mayor called upon and in and around their school. 10,000 private schools where dren and contribute to the the court to direct the state without conducting any alter- Yadadri Bhongir district are government and non-govern- every student to be a Swacch Janardhan Reddy said that Swacch Vidayalaya program government's goal of achieving government to compensate nate allotment of land. A divi- the other respondents in the mental agencies participated in ambassador and conduct there are about 29,000 public is being implemented. He also a Swachh and Swasth Bharat." the Jeeyar Swamy for acquir- sion bench comprising of case. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 region 04 #WeMetOnTwitter Cops analysing Vizag to be first Indian city memes set social media abuzz Kodela's phone PTI n NEW DELHI with Housing Data Repository A new hashtag calls data #WeMetOnTwitter is trend- SUMIT ONKA Planner). ing now with hilarious PNS n HYDERABAD n VISAKHAPATNAM The team is meeting differ- memes, jokes, and GIFs on ent stakeholders of urban social media platforms. Hyderabad police probing the Aiding an innovative initia- ecosystem including inter The hashtag started with suicide of former Andhra tive of the union govern- alia, housing domain experts, users on social media sharing Pradesh Assembly Speaker ment under smart city pro- municipal officers, officials of stories of how they met their Kodela Sivaprasada Rao is ject, Visakhapatnam is poised revenue department, town partners on Twitter. analysing the data on the to be the first city in India to planning department, envi- The trending hashtag with phone calls he made before have a Housing Data ronment experts and IT a heart emoji has now ending his life on Monday. Repository. experts so as to design and inspired funny memes and Assistant Commissioner of Well-equipped City improve the usability of the also triggered some hilarious Police K. Srinivas Rao on Command Centre and rich platform. Prof. Dr PSN Rao reactions on social media. Wednesday said they were availability of data made Head & Director, School of Singles and netizens are analysing the call details. Ministry of Housing and Planning and Architecture, using various memes, here Talking to reporters, he Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to Delhi is guiding the team are some hilarious reactions dismissed as rumours reports Assistant take up a pilot project in under his mentorship. on #WeMetOnTwitter: doing the rounds on the social Visakhapatnam on Housing Speaking to The Pioneer, A person with usename media about the last call made Commissioner of Data Repository that will act Harveen Kaur, Team ASHA @Shaavi_Bacha shared an by Kodela, as Rao was popu- Police K Srinivas as a key resource for effective representative, said "One of image of a crying child with larly known. future planning, monitoring the major reasons for lack of a caption: "Singles reading The conversation Kodela Rao dismissed and decision making for housing development in People's tweets about had during his last phone rumours doing urban local bodies (ULBs). India is non-availability of #WeMetOnTwitter." calls could throw light on the Polling up the existing data of reliable and efficient housing "Singles to Twitter: Am I a reasons for him taking the the rounds on all the houses in the city per- data which is "smart" in terms joke to you!? extreme step. social media taining to building plans and of volume of data captured #WeMetOnTwitter," another Kodela hanged himself at approval, quality of electric- and quality of such data for user tweeted. his residence in the posh about the last call ity and water supply, pollu- ing environment conditions, use in further analysis and A woman also wrote from Banjara Hills neighbourhood made by Kodela tion, transportation, medical disaster preparedness thus The project is being led by Team ASHA: timely updation. It has also her Twitter account: "4 on Monday. facility, soil test, sewerage helping in better planning for been observed that cities lack months ago, we were just The ACP said so far they plants and disaster resilient future development. Affordable and Sustainable Housing an effective system in place Followers, one night he sent have questioned 12 people as Police have sealed the room features from various wings The project is being led by Aggregator, a sub-group of India Smart which collates relevant hous- a DM to me and then I part of the investigations into where the senior Telugu of the district administration Team ASHA: Affordable and Cities Fellows (ISCF). The Team is ing information like basic replied "You're getting the suicide case. The state- Desam Party (TDP) leader and ULB, a prototype of the Sustainable Housing amenities, services and facil- blocked and I blocked him: ments of Kodela's wife and hanged himself. The investi- project will be readied by Aggregator, a sub-group of currently based in Vishakhapatnam ities at city level under one so story shuru hone se daughter were also recorded. gators, who gathered clues October. India Smart Cities Fellows and working with GVMC umbrella. This will help the phele hi khatam hogyi, Police officials said the from the scene, were also The project can be imple- (ISCF). The Team is current- government to prepare effec- #WeMetOnTwitter." statement of Kodela's son examining the medicines the mented further scalability at ly based in Vishakhapatnam tive plans suiting to the needs "Nobody, absolutely Sivarama Krishna will be deceased leader was using. PAN India level. It will help and working with Greater Fellows with diverse back- Empati Uday Kumar (Urban of different areas of a city. We nobody, people who met on recorded soon. Vijayalakshmi, in her police in understanding housing Vishakhapatnam Municipal grounds Harveen Kaur Planner), Akshay Atreja are planning to complete the Twitter: First he dm's me, I Krishna, who was abroad, complaint, alleged that the demand, identifying devel- Corporation (GVMC). The (Environment & Sustainable (Electrical Engineer) and project in Vizag by ignore him, Then he serially returned home on Tuesday YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) opable areas in cities, assess- Team comprises of four ISC Development Specialist), Amit Varma (Housing December." retweets me. and is currently in Guntur dis- government in Andhra trict of Andhra Pradesh to Pradesh was harassing her perform his father's last rites. father politically to take The ACP said the police were revenge. She said false cases yet to receive the final autop- were filed against him and Eye screening for 7.31 lakh sy report. other family members. She Kodela's daughter P. alleged that the government Vijayalakshmi told police in was continuously harassing her complaint that she found him mentally due to which he school kids under YSR Kanti Velugu him hanging from the ceiling got depressed and took the PNS n KAKINADA screening . Collector also around 11.10 a.m. when she extreme step. directed the authorities to went to his room on the first Kodela, who had also Eye screening to be conduct- conduct trial tests on 21 of this floor to inform him that she served as minister in undivid- ed for 7.31 lakh school chil- month in the district ,covering was going to a hospital with ed Andhra Pradesh, is sus- dren enrolled in both the gov- one private and one govern- her mother. pected to have used a cable to ernment and private schools in ment school in each mandal . Vijayalakshmi told police hang himself after he report- East Godavari district. This For this the collector suggest- that with the help of the dri- edly failed in using a cloth for would be conducted for a ed the officials to use the ser- ver and gunman, she lowered the purpose. week from October 10 under vices of NGOs and voluntary his body to the floor and then As Kodela was staying at his YSR Kanti Velugu programme, organizations and others ,in shifted him to Basvatarakam residence in Hyderabad for 20 said the district collector D. this programme., He also all Indo-American Cancer days, police sources also Doctors hail e-cigarettes Muralidhar Reddy. the stakeholders to create wide Hospital where doctors failed believe that he had planned Addressing district level publicity among the public to in their efforts to revive him. the suicide. committee meet if this pro- utilize this facility. gramme at collectorate,here on East Godavari joint collec- ban, traders in shock Wednesday, the collector said medical and health depart- meeting with correspondents tor-2 G Rajakumari,,Dr M under this programme all the ment. of private schools in the dis- Raghavendra rao, PNS n NEW DELHI school children, aged between In this connection, trict to take part in this pro- Superintendent ,government Industry Minister Industry body TRENDS 5 and 15, will be screened pre- Muralidhar Reddy directed gramme. general hospital ,Kakinada,Dr With the Union Cabinet liminarily, for identification of the officials to prepare an He also directed screening R Mahalakshmi, Principal, directing a blanket ban on e- which represents defective vision. action plan to cover all the tar- committee to identify the Rangaraya Medical College cigarettes in the country importers, distributors For smooth conduct of this, geted children both in urban other congenital problems ,Dr M. Mallikarjun ,district assures investor- with complete suspension of and marketers of ENDS, the services of 1.500 teams and rural areas. The collector among the school children coordinator of this programme their manufacturing, headed by ANMs in district directed the DEO to convene during this preliminary and others attended. import, export, distribution or Electronic Nicotine friendly policy and storage, physicians wel- Delivery Systems in comed the step while e-cig- arette traders expressed India, termed the IIPE invites Guv Continued from Page 1 benefits of 974 kms coast line shock and anger over the decision to ban e- OHRC seeks report on to formulate plans for develop- decision. cigarettes "ironic and for foundation Meanwhile, G Sambasiva Rao, ment of the state by boosting "Although, e-cigarettes President of AP Chambers, in marine tourism, setting up are little less lethal then the erratic"."This ban on e- day celebrations his inaugural address said, greenfield ports, and through conventional cigarettes, we cigarettes on the basis of anti-ragging measures Visakhapatnam: Indian growth prospects are huge in ship building, ship recycling cannot shun away the fact 'selective sourcing of Institute of Petroleum and sea foods, logistics, pharma and even logistics parks. that it contains harmful PNS n BHUBANESWAR Health and Family Welfare information on guidelines Energy (IIPE) Director Dr and IT in the state of Andhra Consul Generals of all the ingredients. These chemi- scientific and medical and Skill Development and to prevent ragging, and VSRK Prasad, met the Pradesh. For attracting more participating countries elicit- cals can potentially affect the opinion' and without The Odisha Human Rights Technical Education depart- whether the State Governor of Andhra Pradesh investments in the logistics ed their opinion about the lungs and overall health of Commission (OHRC) has ments to furnish responses Government has created a Biswabhushan Harichandan sector, he said there was a dire trade and investment ideas the individual in the long holding a single issued a notice to the state on steps taken to curb torture State Anti-Ragging Helpline at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday need for granting industry during the panel discussions run," Rajesh Chawla, Senior stakeholder meeting is government seeking infor- made in the name of ragging as done by Government of urging him to grace the fourth status for logistics sector apart on industrial development, Pulmonologist at nothing short of a mation on anti-ragging mea- to the freshers in the institu- India following the Supreme foundation day celebrations of from infrastructure status on trade opportunities and Indraprastha Apollo sures being taken at educa- tions. Court order. the institute scheduled for the similar lines of Gujarat and prospects on tourism. Hospital in New Delhi, told complete murder of tional institutions. The Commission also "We hope and trust that October 20. The foundation Maharashtra by which it will O Naresh Kumar, Director IANS. democratic norms," said The commission has sought a response on why the Home Secretary shall do stone for Indian Institute of attract investments in the pro- of AP Chambers, highlighted Industry body TRENDS directed the Home depart- such activities should not be well, as an interim measure, Petroleum and Energy, was jects like Dedicated freight the potential areas of invest- which represents importers, Praveen Rikhy, ment to submit a report in treated criminal and why to create a helpline in Police laid on October 20, 2016. The corridors. ment in sector wise to the par- distributors and marketers Convenor, TRENDS this regard by October 11. the students involved in rag- Headquarters of different Director shared significant He appealed to the govern- ticipating countries and of ENDS, or Electronic (Trade Representatives It has also asked the secre- ging should not be penalized districts publicizing helpline developments, including aca- ment to accord priority to the exhorted for sharing techni- Nicotine Delivery Systems taries of Higher Education, under the criminal law. numbers widely, of not cre- demic and administrative formation of AP Maritime cal know-how for regions in India, termed the deci- of ENDS). School and Mass Education, The OHRC has sought ated," the OHRC said. achievements of IIPE. Board in order to explore the growth and mutual benefit. sion to ban e-cigarettes "ironic and erratic". cerns about the safety of "This ban on e-cigarettes these products. on the basis of 'selective The Donald Trump sourcing of scientific and administration on MAHATMA TO 'RETURN TO LIFE' AT UNESCO medical opinion' and with- September 12 said that it out holding a single stake- plans to ban the sale of non- ROHAN AGARWAL segments of 2 to 3 minutes holder meeting is nothing tobacco-flavoured e-ciga- n NEW DELHI each, so that these segments short of a complete murder rettes in the US following six The 3D hologram will feature in the Ahimsa can be played out as per a pre- of democratic norms," said deaths linked to vaping. Mahatma Gandhi is 'set to Lecture delivered by leading proponents of determined script to act as a Praveen Rikhy, Convenor, Health authorities have return to life' in the form of a catalyst at a "Panel Discussion" TRENDS (Trade documented a total of 450 hologram at UNESCO Paris to peace and non-violence for the benefit of in UNESCO, Paris to mark the Representatives of ENDS). cases involving e-cigarettes, mark the International Day of International Day of Non "All our representations according to the US Centers Non Violence 2019. The life peace builders, policy makers, UNESCO Violence 2019," Duraiappah sharing best practices from for Disease Control and size 3D hologram will "address Member States, youth and the international added. other countries - 70 devel- Prevention (CDC), which audience" to explain the The Distinguished Lectures oped countries have allowed issued a health warning Mahatma's philosophy in a community. The Ahinsa Lecture is organised Series was inaugurated in 2014 regulated sale of e-ciga- against vaping. life-like audio visual medium. to mark the International Day of Non-Violence and has since become a space rettes, have been complete- "I entirely support the The 3D hologram will fea- for renowned academics, pol- ly ignored. We will now ini- idea of a ban on e-cigarettes; ture in the Ahimsa Lecture celebrated on October 2, the Mahatma's birth icymakers and practitioners tiate a formal campaign to it is a step in the right delivered by leading propo- anniversary.According to plans, the hologram to discuss and debate on top- help MPs understand the direction," Manoj Luthra, nents of peace and non-vio- ics related to education for issue, clarify misapprehen- CEO, Jaypee Hospital in lence for the benefit of peace would speak for 2 to 3 minutes to set the tone peace, sustainable develop- sions and misinformation Noida, told IANS. builders, policy makers, for the panel discussion and would also ment and global citizenship. spread by lobby groups and "E-cigarettes have been UNESCO Member States, UNESCO MGIEP is a cate- support the farmer groups projected as a means to youth and the international indulge in a question answer session gory 1 research in education who see the growth of the e- help people to quit smoking community. institute integral to UNESCO. cigarette sector as a global tobacco and also being non- The Ahinsa Lecture is organ- It is supported largely by the market opportunity for polluting. However, these ised to mark the International "While Gandhi Ji was Institute of Education for Peace that's associated with a speak- ings on Satyagraha, Ahinsa, MHRD, and is the only nicotine," Rikhy said. have their own health haz- Day of Non-Violence celebrat- amongst the most pho- and Sustainable Development er on stage," Duraiappah said Kindness, critical inquiry and UNESCO category 1 institute While e-cigarettes have ards and are addictive as ed on October 2, the tographed people of his time (MGIEP) while speaking to IANS. education). in the Asia Pacific Region with been marketed as a way for well. These contain nicotine Mahatma's birth anniversary. and the world has access to his "A 3D hologram can bridge Through Holography, a The hologram will then sit a mandate to mainstream adults to quit conventional and other chemical vapours According to plans, the holo- photographs, filmed interviews this gap and the written word standing hologram of with the panellists, to take part social emotional learning in smoking, a recent outbreak which will certainly have ill gram would speak for 2 to 3 and radio addresses, it is less of the Mahatma can be expe- Mahatma Gandhi will speak in the discussion, during which education systems using inno- of lung illness associated effects on the heart and minutes to set the tone for the than 5 per cent of the compiled rienced. The hologram in for 2 to 3 minutes and set the he will answer 5 questions vative pedagogies (including with use of vaping products lung and other organs as panel discussion and would 98 volumes," said Dr. Anantha colour would lip-sync the tone for the panel discussion. with 2 to 3 minute interven- intelligent platforms, video in the US has raised con- well," he said. also indulge in a question Duraiappah, Director, words of the Mahatma and (The talk will be extracted tions. games, dialogic platforms and answer session. UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi body movement incorporated with due reference of his writ- "It is envisaged to create 5 more). VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Modi showed Pak its place by nixing Art 370, 35A: Shah

PNS n JAMTARA(JHARKHAND) Minister Narendra Modi ji state governments developed “Our stand has nursed it towards development the sectors like electricity, hous- Union Home Minister Amit been to remove during the last five years," ing, health care, toilet con- Shah on Wednesday said Prime Article 370 ever Shah said. struction, free of cost gas con- Sena urges ECI to hike Minister Narendra Modi Jharkhand was carved out of nection and drinking water, showed Pakistan its place by since it had been Bihar and made a separate two battalions comprising Assembly poll abrogating Article 370 and there," Shah said state in 2000 by the then NDA Paharia tribes and setting up expenditure limit 35A and established that government of A B Vajpayee. nearly 70 Eklavya schools the Jammu and Kashmir is an and asked "why Referring to how the previ- current regime, and demand- MUMBAI: With the assembly integral part of India. the Congress felt ous Arjun Munda-led govern- ed that the Congress should elections in Maharashtra Shah also said Congress a 'stomach ache' ments in the state had been also give an account what it had drawing closer, the Shiv Sena leader Rahul Gandhi should overthrown due to lack of done during its ten years rule. on Wednesday urged the tell people of Maharashtra, following its majority, Shah said the people "I would like to ask what has Election Commission of India Jharkhand and Haryana, abrogation?” had given a stable government the UPA given in its ten years (ECI) to raise the poll when he goes there, whether in 2014 under the leadership of rule to Jharkhand? While the expenditure limit per candidate he was with the decision to Chief Minister Raghubar Das 13th Finance Commission had from the existing Rs 28 lakh to abrogate Article 370. Kashmir issue when former and the state government given only 55 thousand and Rs 70 lakh. The demand raised Assembly elections are due in prime minister P V Narasimha worked for their development. 200 crore to Jharkhand, the by the Sena was supported by Jharkhand, Maharashtra and asked him to go and put "There is Modi government 14th Finance commission its partner the Bhartiya Janata Haryana this year. side," Shah said. above and Raghubar Das gov- under Narendra Modi gave Party (BJP), and also by Addressing a public meeting With assembly election in ernment below. The double 2.5 times more funds, giving Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist after launching the BJP's 'Johar Jharkhand expected shortly, engine governments have one lakh and forty-five thou- Congress Party (NCP). Sena Jan Ashirwad Yatra', the BJP the BJP president sought to changed Jharkhand, and the sand crore," Shah said. leader and Rajya Sabha MP president said his party stood know what the Congress-led evidence is that the people of He said after the "Johar Jan Anil Desai made the in favour of removing Article UPA government had given to Jharkhand gave 12 of the 14 Ashirwad Yatra" of Chief representation to the ECI during 370 ever since it had been there, and Bihar minister Nand it had been there," Shah said Shah said even while being in the state in terms of develop- Lok Sabha seats to Modi gov- Minister Raghubar Das, which the meeting of public and asked why the Congress Kishore Yadav, who is BJP's in- and asked "why the Congress the opposition, his party lead- mental initiatives. ernment in the Lok Sabha he kicked off Wednesday from representatives here with Chief felt a "stomach ache" following charge of Jharkhand, were pre- felt a 'stomach ache' following ers had supported the govern- The BJP president said that elections," Shah said. Jamatra, will criss-cross all the Election Commissioner (CEC) its annulment. sent on the occasion. its abrogation?". ment on important issues. the Congress had not accepted "Naxalism was there, but 81 assembly constituencies and Sunil Arora, Election Located in santhal paragana "Removing Article 370, Making a scathing attack at "Atal Bihari Vajpayee had Jharkhand peoples decades- now Jharkhand is headed when it reaches Ranchi, the BJP Commissioners Ashok Lavasa near Dumka, Jamtara is more Modi ji showed Pakistan its the Congress, he said the party supported former prime min- old wishes for a separate state, towards almost naxal-free state would once again form a and Sushil Chandra. The poll than 250 km from the capital place, and established that had also opposed and sought ister Indira Gandhi after win- but it was for prime minister and moving forward with majority government. panel is in Mumbai to review Ranchi.Johar is a tribal salu- Kashmir is an integral part of evidence after surgical strike. ning the Bangladesh Liberation Atal Bihari Vajpayee who had developmental initiatives," he "The double engine govern- the preparedness for the tation. Chief Minister India," Shah said. "They (Congress) should tell war. fulfilled their dreams. "I dont said. ments will make Jharkhand the elections, due in October. The Raghubar Das, Union Tribal "Our stand has been to the people which direction "Atal ji also put Indias side hesitate to say that Atal ji cre- Shah gave an account to the number one state in the coun- resolution stated that the Affairs minister Arjun Munda remove Article 370 ever since they want to go," he added. at the United Nations on ated Jharkhand and Prime people of how the central and try," Shah promised. election expenditure limit for each candidate should be increased to Rs 70 lakh from the existing Rs 28 lakh. UP CM asks NCW seeks stern Now, prisoners to run fuel stations in Kerala action against Assam PNS n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM initiatives like online food or in Allahabad, Varanasi The IOC will begin the running of prison cafeteria. cops for torturing After their success in dishing out the construction Those who have knowledge in three sisters delicious and cost-effective food manning petrol pumps will be to remain vigilant items, prisoners in Kerala are works soon and the given preference. All those NEW DELHI: The National now gearing up to manage fuel selected will be given training," Commission for Women (NCW) RIVERS SWELL DUE TO RAINS stations, thanks to an innovative work is expected to he said. on Wednesday sought stern government initiative. be completed in the Based on the nature of the action from Assam Police PNS n LUCKNOW Drawing inspiration from work, the inmates are given against officials who allegedly their counterparts in Tamil next one month. We wages of up to Rs 160-180a day stripped and beat three sisters Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Nadu and Punjab, the Prison in the state prisons and those at a police outpost. According Yogi Adityanath on Department is all set to open hope that the pumps deployed at the fuel stations to a media report, the three Wednesday directed officials petrol pumps in the outer cam- can be opened by would also be given remunera- sisters have accused the Assam in Allahabad and Varanasi puses of three central jails in the tion as per the standards, he said. Police of custodial torture, districts to remain vigilant as state, envisaged to be run by November-December Seeking to tap the hugely including being stripped, kicked the water levels in Ganga and selected inmates. popular online food market, the and beaten with lathis, at a Yamuna rivers neared the dan- The Indian Oil Corporation Kerala Prison Department had police outpost in Darrang ger mark. Heavy rains over the A report from Banda dis- (IOC) is setting up the pumps plan is to open the fuel stations "The IOC will begin the con- handsome revenue by running recently begun offering biriyani district. Reportedly, one of the past few days have caused the trict said continued rainfall in in the land, identified by the by November-December this struction works soon and the petrol pumps. Besides generat- prepared by inmates. For this, women was pregnant and rivers to swell. the Bundelkhand region and prison department. year. "All necessary govern- work is expected to be com- ing revenue, the project will also they have tied up with Swiggy, suffered a miscarriage due to A senior official said release of water in Yamuna At least 15 convicted prison- ment clearances have been pleted in the next one month. help prisoners engage in con- the online food delivery player. the alleged torture. The women authorities in Allahabad and had led to flooding in many ers would be identified and received for the initiative. The We hope that the pumps can be structive activities," he said. The The Freedom Food Factory, were picked up by police on Varanasi have been asked to areas in Hamirpur, Banda and given training to run each fuel pumps will come up on the opened by November- DGP said the employees who an enterprise selling food, September 9 in connection with make all necessary arrange- Chitrakoot districts. station on a shift basis and they campuses of the central prisons December", he said. would manage the petrol sta- mainly chappathi and chicken a case registered against their ments to deal with the situa- Yamuna, Ken and Betwa will be given wages for their in Poojappura here, Viyyur in Singh said many states like tions would be handpicked from curry combo, prepared by brother for allegedly abducting tion and flood 'chowkis', to rivers are in spate and several work as per jail rules, authori- Thrissur district and in Kannur," Tamil Nadu already have petrol among the convicted prisoners. inmates at Kerala prisons, has a Hindu woman, the media monitor the water levels in the acres of agricultural land has ties said. Prison DGP, Rishiraj Singh told pumps under the Prisons "Not just this project, but been engaged in the business report said. The NCW, which rivers, have been activated. been submerged, it said. A top prison official said the PTI. department. "They are making inmates are part of all our major since 2011. took suo moto cognisance of the issue, condemned the treatment meted out to the women. The commission has DGCA grounds three pilots, two engineers MANUAL SCAVENGING asked Assam director general of SIT launches probe into police to take up the matter NOT REPORTING PW ENGINE VIBRATIONS urgently and ensure that the Nowhere in the world accused officials are given stern missing computer hardware PNS n NEW DELHI punishment, the NCW said in a statement. It said it is Aviation regulator DGCA has people sent to gas "anguished" by such alleged grounded three pilots and two misconduct on part of the from aircraft carrier aircraft maintenance engineers of police officials. The police PNS n KOCHI IndiGo for not reporting vibra- chambers to die: SC officials, the NCW said, ill- tions in the Pratt and Whitney treated the women not involved In a suspected case of theft, (PW) engines of the A320neo in any crime but suspected to some computer hardware has planes in separate incidents that know the whereabouts of an gone missing from the coun- have occurred since March, alleged criminal. The role of try's first indigenous aircraft senior officials said on police officials is to help uphold carrier being built in the Wednesday. law and order impartially, and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) "Three pilots -- Captain protect people, especially here, police said. ed from the high security zone Krishna Arjun Reddy, Captain women, it said. The A Special Investigation of the CSL, where the presti- Sanjay Gupta and Captain official said. The PW engine- As on August 30 this year, commission is of the view that Team (SIT) has launched a gious warship was being built. Pankul Nag -- have been sus- powered A320neo planes of IndiGo and GoAir had 92 and these officials should be dealt probe into the matter follow- "However, considering the pended for not reporting the GoAir and IndiGo have been 35 A320neo aircraft powered by with very strongly so that they ing a complaint regarding the seriousness of the incident vibrations observed in the PW facing glitches mid-air as well as PW engines respectively in India. do not repeat such an act in future, it said. missing hardware even as the which occurred in the high engines of their A320neo planes," on-ground since their induction A total of 436 such aircraft are City Police Commissioner was security zone, we have formed a Directorate General of Civil in 2016. This has led to ground- operating globally. monitoring the investigation. a special investigation team Aviation (DGCA) official said. ing of some of these planes. On August 30, the aviation "Although reported missing headed by ACP crime branch. While Nag was suspended for Two aircraft maintenance regulator had said it was keep- PNS n NEW DELHI any protective gear and they are NCP releases first list from the carrier, the hardware The probe is being monitored three months, Reddy and Gupta engineers of IndiGo have also ing a tab on the issues related to dying during the process of of candidates for does not form part of the by Kochi Police were suspended for a period of been suspended by the DGCA the PW engines in the Airbus Expressing serious concern cleaning of sewage and man- Maha Assembly polls equipment of the vessel," they Commissioner Vijay Sakhare," six months from the date of their in connection with separate A320neo planes and that it over people dying during holes across the country. said. The incident was report- a top official told PTI. respective incidents, another incidents, one of the officials said. would act when warranted. manual scavenging and The apex court made these : NCP chief Sharad Pawar sewage cleaning in India, the hard-hitting observations on Wednesday released the Supreme Court Wednesday while it was hearing the party's first list of five said nowhere in the world Centre's plea seeking review of candidates, including senior ‘Don't impose Hindi; common language not possible in India’ people are sent to "gas cham- its last year's verdict which had leader Dhananjay Munde, for bers to die". virtually diluted the provi- the upcoming Maharashtra PNS n CHENNAI A common language with its importance, he had Although over 70 years have sions of arrest under the Assembly elections. Pawar said. 's contempo- passed since the SC/ST Act. made the announcement at a Veteran actor Rajinikanth on not just for India but rary and Makkal Needhi Independence, caste discrim- Venugopal told the bench meeting of NCP workers in Wednesday said the concept of any country is good for Maiam founder-president ination still persists in the that no law of tort, which deals Beed district, the party said on a common langauge in India , had warned of country, the apex court said with civil wrong and its lia- Twitter. The NCP has fielded was "unfortunately" not possi- its unity and progress. a bigger protest in Tamil Nadu while making scathing obser- bilities thereof, is developed in Dhananjay Munde, who is at ble and asserted any attempts than the pro-jallikattu agitation vations on the practice. the country and the magis- present leader of opposition in of Hindi imposition would be Unfortunately, (one in 2017 against any attempts of A bench headed by Justice trates are not empowered to the state Legislative Council, not only resisted by southern cannot) bring a Hindi imposition. Arun Mishra questioned take cognisance on their own from Beed's Parli Assembly states, but even many in the Tamil Nadu was witness to Attorney General K K of such incidents. seat, setting up his possible north. common language in the famous anti-hindi agitation Venugopal, appearing for the A case can't be filed against clash with cousin and state The actor's remarks came in our country. So you successfully taken forward by Centre, as to why proper pro- the person who is sweeping minister yet response to Union Home the DMK in the 1960s, against tective gear like mask and the street or cleaning the man- again. Pankaja Munde defeated Minister Amit Shah's recent cannot impose any the alleged imposition of the oxygen cylinders were not holes but the supervisory offi- her cousin in the 2014 pitch for Hindi as a common language language. being provided to people cers or the authorities, on Assembly polls from Parli by language, which drew sharp To a query on erection of engaged in manual scavenging whose instruction the work is 25,895 votes. Besides, the NCP reactions from various south banners, an issue which had and cleaning of sewage or carried out, should be held patriarch also declared the Indian leaders including DMK here. expand Hindi to different parts The DMK, whose leader hogged limelight following the manholes. liable for this, he said. candidature of four other party President MK Stalin and "Especially, if you impose of the country and asked every- MK Stalin had dubbed Shah's death of a techie here last "Why are you not providing "This is most inhuman to leaders - Sandip Kshirsagar Congress leader and former Hindi, not just Tamil Nadu, no one to use their native lan- statement as "shocking," has week after one such hoarding them masks and oxygen cylin- treat the human beings like (from Beed seat), Vijaysinh Karnataka Chief Minister southern state will accept that. guages as much as possible. announced a state-wide stir on fell on her, Rajinikanth said he ders? In no country in the this," the bench observed. The Pandit (Gevrai), Prakash Siddaramaiah. Many states in northern parts "India has many languages and Friday against Shah's Hindi had always advised his fans world, people are sent to gas bench also made observations Solanke (Majalgaon) and The superstar said Hindi will also not accept that," every language has its impor- pitch. against such a practice. chambers to die. Four to five on the aspect of untouchabil- Namita Mundada (Kaij). The should not be imposed, as the Rajinikanth, who has tance. But it is absolutely nec- Incidentally, Karnataka A 23-year old woman techie people are dying due to this ity in the country. Beed Assembly seat is concept of a common lan- announced that he will enter essary that the entire country Chief Minister and BJP veter- riding a two-wheeler had lost every month," said the bench "Despite the constitution currently represented by Sandip guage was "unfortunately" not politics ahead of the next should have one language that an B S Yediyurappa had assert- balance and fell down after an also comprising justices M R abolishing untouchability in Kshirsagar's uncle and state possible in the country. Assembly polls (2021), said. becomes India's identity glob- ed Kannada was the principal illegal hoarding put up by an Shah and B R Gavai. the country, I am asking you minister Jaydutt Kshirsagar, "A common language not On Saturday, Shah had ally," he had said. language in his state and that AIADMK functionary crashed The Constitution has pro- people, do you shake hands who quite the NCP and joined just for India but any country pitched for a common lan- The remarks had drawn its importance would never be on her and she was run over by vided that all human beings with them? The answer is no. the Shiv Sena earlier this year. is good for its unity and guage for the country and said widespread criticism, espe- compromised. a water tanker that came are equal but they are not That is the way we are going The NCP suffered a setback progress. Unfortunately, (one it is Hindi which is spoken the cially in Tamil Nadu, with the While all official languages behind her. being given equal facilities by on. The condition must recently after some of its senior cannot) bring a common lan- most and that it can unite the BJP's ally, the ruling AIADMK in the country were equal, The incident led to a public the authorities, it said. improve. We have moved 70 leaders joined the ruling BJP guage in our country. So you whole nation. saying there will be only Kannada was the principal outrage, with even the Madras The bench termed as "inhu- years since Independence but and Sena. cannot impose any language," The home minister had also "adverse reaction" if Hindi is language in Karnataka and High Court frowning on ille- man" the situation where the these things are still happen- he told reporters at the airport said efforts would be made to imposed in the state. there will be no compromise gal banners. people are not provided with ing," Justice Mishra said. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION No need for Opposition As federalism gives way to legitimacy of national A Himalayan threat parties, regional ones look at extinction f the Lok Sabha verdict is considered a benchmark in resetting the grammar of pol- Fires that engulfed the Amazon rainforests should awaken us to the threat closer Iitics as swatting the Opposition, then its impact on regional politics has been such as home. Shivaliks and lower Himalayas, too, witness the same risk almost every year to eliminate the relevance of federal parties. Once the backbone of powerful coalition gov- ernments at the Centre, State parties are now much like tribal chieftains, good enough for lording over their flocks but too tiny to stall the juggernaut of national parties gobbling them up. In such a scenario, they have just two options, either withdraw to their pocketbor- oughs or sign up with the big players if they want to stay in the game. So it is KK PAUL that in Maharashtra, there has been a mass migration from the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to the BJP-Shiv Sena combine, almost wip- ecent fires that have ravaged the Amazon rainforest in Brazil have ing off the Opposition space. And in Rajasthan, the ruling Congress government not only generated sufficient heat has followed the same pattern of accretion to its ranks by coopting six Bahujan to light up the scene for a fresh Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs, grinding the theory of Dalit consolidation to the dust. debate on development and envi- ronmentR but are also responsible, to some Given the current scenario, Maharashtra really doesn’t need an election, con- extent, for overheating the world of diploma- sidering that the only tussle will be between coalition partners, the BJP and the cy, which was much evidenced at the G7 sum- Sena, over seat percentage and power-sharing, much like a fraternal war of carv- mit held in France last month. It is obvious ing out the spoils. Twenty-six MLAs from the Opposition camp, including its leader that major forest fires like the ones around the Amazon rainforest and the Indonesian blaze in the Assembly, joined the ruling party, creating a political vacuum. The worst can no longer remain a localised affair. They hit has been NCP founder Sharad Pawar, no longer appearing to be the Maratha tend to assume international dimensions in strongman. Such is his condition that except his core team, every other party view of the overall impact on the environment and in the long run, on climate change. The member is looking to jump ship. And though NCP is tying up with the Congress temperature spikes in carbon sinks across the to avoid total dissipation, fact is the rump that both parties have become may world end up melting our glaciers. just get them 30 plus seats in a House of 288. The Congress is at its worst level The allegation that the fires had been lit intentionally to make way for developmen- of preparedness given the dissension within its ranks and the Young Turks, led tal projects being undertaken by the Brazilian by Milind Deora, stepping aside and themselves not averse to charting out an Government in collaboration with private independent course. Yes it has a new State chief but the will to fight back is sim- entrepreneurs may or may not be true but the damage to the environment has already been ply missing at the unit level. The party would be just about happy with whatev- done. Imagine, Brazil was host to the earth er it gets courtesy the standing of some of its individual leaders. Maharashtra summit in 1992, where the concept of sus- adequately prepared nor commit- say that huge volumes of carbon ipation of Van Panchayats had Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, who at least injected some drama into tainable development was initiated and a long ted to fighting the fires. It was dioxide so released lead to seri- almost been negligible. Earlier, term strategy to deal with climate change was considering them to be a normal ous environmental impact. In forest dwellers used to provide proceedings by questioning the establishment, is nowhere to be seen what with formulated for the first time. and an annual feature. addition, nano-sized particles volunteers, who would maintain the BJP taming him with a slew of Enforcement Directorate (ED) cases. The fringe Back home, we have similar problems in Given the gravity of the sit- from the smoke tend to settle on a strict vigil and help prevent players, who could be vote cutters, like Prakash Ambedkar and Asaduddin Owaisi, our forested areas, except for those where rain- uation, the State disaster response snow-covered areas in the vicin- and extinguish the fires well in fall is heavy and trees are able to retain suf- force along with personnel from ity, which is a separate field of time. After the introduction of have been torn asunder and chasing their own kitties. As for the BJP-Sena duel, ficient moisture. The coastal areas and forests the National Disaster Response study in glaciology. It is, how- and sometimes over stringent the former is now claiming its pound of flesh, considering it can go alone and of the North-East as well as the Andamans Force (NDRF) in large numbers WHILE ONLY A ever, well-known that such application of the Forest Rights has for years stepped back to accommodate the sensitivities of the Sena. The are a case in point. Fires in the forests of were inducted into the operation. CERTAIN AMOUNT depositions and even a fraction- Act, traditional forest dwellers Shivaliks and lower Himalayas are well- Simultaneously, the police per- al rise in temperatures lead to from certain areas faced evic- latter may want a 50-50 distribution of seats, and maybe even a shot at deputy known. In fact, they have become a regular sonnel, who were accompanied OF DAMAGE BY erosion and consequent retrac- tion, leading to a sort of vacu- chief minister for Aaditya Thackeray, son of Sena chief , but feature, except that they keep varying in inten- by the district revenue authori- FIRES CAN BE tion of the glaciers. um with none to look after the it has no negotiating edge. And while its conscience calls in the form of criticis- sity. Experience shows that forest fires in hill ties, were also mobilised. As the QUANTIFIED, THE Two very important glaciers vast tracts of forests. The official ing the Modi government and functioning like an Opposition worked in 2014, it areas are more difficult to tackle due to the fires became more menacing in the vicinity of the fire impact- departmental guards are either problem of accessibility as is noticed in sev- and life-threatening, the Indian ADVERSE IMPACT ed area are Gangotri and Milan. too inadequate or permanent- certainly isn’t attractive anymore. Besides, the Sena must understand that though eral districts of Uttarakhand. Air Force (IAF) was approached, Both have extensively been stud- ly absent from duty. the Modi charisma works, BJP Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has quietly devel- The year 2016 almost created history, who with the personal interven- ON BIO-DIVERSITY ied by experts. Water from these In some foreign countries, oped his own stock. If the Sena has so far peddled the local versus outsider both in the number of fires as well as their tion of the then Air Chief glaciers flows entirely into the like Australia and elsewhere, spread with at least seven casualties being Marshal Arup Raha, responded AND ECOSYSTEM Gangetic river system. spraying of fire retardants is not logic, the BJP has several Maratha leaders now, courtesy the migration of senior reported. On account of a virtual absence almost instantaneously. REMAINS Almost 65 per cent of the uncommon when the fires leaders from the Congress, and has even roped in Shivaji’s descendant Udayanraje of winter rain, signs of a difficult impend- Choppers with Bambi buck- IMMENSE AND landmass in Uttarakhand is become life-threatening. Bhosale. So the Sena may engage in posturing, yet has no option but to acqui- ing summer were quite visible even in mid- ets were available at the Sarsawa under the cover of forests out of However, such sprays have not February during that time. During my jour- airbase, not far from Dehradun, UNQUANTIFIABLE. which the Chirpine (pinus rox- been used in India. Nevertheless, esce to the BJP’s grand design. The ruling Congress in Rajasthan, too, has just ney from Dehradun to Nainital, while my which flew to Pauri and Nainital burghii) occupies about 20 per there is enough scope for techno- gone by the old formula of buying support with promised doles, something which helicopter was overflying the forests of Tehri without any loss of time. They SUFFICE TO SAY cent of the area, which is about logical innovations in this impor- has become part of the BJP’s playbook. In fact, it was to counter the BJP’s poach- and Pauri, a few isolated cases of smoke ris- were immediately opera- THAT HUGE four lakh hectares. Every year, tant area that impacts the envi- ing from deep inside the forests were visi- tionalised with the lake at Nainital large quantities of dry pine nee- ronment. At one time, the ing attempts in Rajasthan and create a Karnataka-like scenario that prompted ble. The absence of any rainfall through the and the reservoir at the Tehri VOLUMES OF dles fall on the ground. These are Uttarkhand Government had the Ashok Gehlot-led government to scoop up allies. Sadly, such rampant horse- months of March and April, along with an Dam providing adequate supply CARBON DIOXIDE very rich in oil, are highly inflam- sought to do away with the trading is just eroding the idea of a federal union and overlaying a new text of unusual rise in temperatures, compound- of water. The only problem faced mable and constitute a major chirpine plantation and resorted ed the situation. was the supply of fuel for the SO RELEASED source of fire hazard in the State. to large scale afforestation unionised federalism. A throwback to the chaos that we had hoped to clean up. Despite sufficient warning time being choppers as the tankers moved at LEAD TO The Uttarakhand Renewable through oak and other hardy available, necessary steps were not taken. a very slow pace on the winding Energy Department Agency trees. But this was dependent on Mobilisation of volunteers and other person- hilly roads. The ordeal was final- SERIOUS (UREDA) has since launched a expert advice as it had serious nel on the ground remained inadequate. By ly over after a few showers ENVIRONMENTAL scheme whereby pine needles are implications for both the soil Who is a woman? the end of March, almost a crisis situation had towards the end of April, break- collected by villagers, who are structure and the environment. developed when the fires appeared to threat- ing one of the longest dry spells IMPACT paid on account of the weight of Considering their impact on the An online campaign on sexist interpretations in the en settlements and peripheral areas of some of more than 50 days at a stretch. their collection. The needles are environment as well as biodiver- Oxford dictionary is resetting conversations of the towns. By then, the State had come While only a certain then used as fuel to generate sity, vital decisions need to be under President’s Rule and as the then amount of damage by fires can power. taken in the right earnest. he Oxford Dictionary is considered no less Governor, containing the damage done to for- be quantified, the adverse During the post-fire analy- (The writer is a former est wealth besides saving life and property impact on biodiversity and sis, one aspect that was men- Governor of Uttarakhand and a a Bible when it comes to semantics. Such became one of my top priorities. It was strange ecosystem remains immense tioned very emphatically by Senior Advisor at the Pranab Tis its credibility that seldom does one ques- to see that the forest department was neither and unquantifiable. Suffice to one and all was that the partic- Mukherjee Foundation) tion whether its makers need to question inter- nal wisdom rather than deciding what a word should mean to the world. Clearly it’s time for S O U N D BITE some soul-searching as its editors have managed I too come from a non-Hindi I always heard stories about It was Saudi Arabia, the By showing glitter, saying 5 to offend, enrage and alienate women around the speaking State. One has to how the film industry ran on Emirates, America, certain trillion, 5 trillion, everyday, world through their insensitivity and failure to keep listen to my speech carefully. connections and jugaad but European countries and the the economy cannot improve. If someone wants to do they never worked in my favour Zionist regime (Israel) which Investors don’t come by up with the times. An online petition is gathering politics, it is their choice. when I was starting out. started the war in this region. sponsoring events abroad. steam to redefine the word “woman” which the dictionary still considers syn- Union Minister Actor Iran’s President Congress leader onymous with “bitch, besom, piece, bit, mare, filly” and so on. As if this was —Amit Shah —Rajkummar Rao —Hassan Rouhani —Priyanka Gandhi Vadra not enough, the sentences that explain the usage of the word or their applica- tion add insult to injury as they objectify and portray women as subordinate to men. “Ms September will embody the professional, intelligent yet sexy career woman” and “I told you to be home when I get home, little woman,” are some L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR of the offensive examples given, clearly out of sync with not just gender sensi- Shocking development “climate strike.” tivities but also the fluidities of modern contexts. This stands out all the more Come to terms with air pollution Thunberg’s movement has because the Oxford Dictionary is very quick to absorb contemporary idioms and had its impact in India and the even legitimise a lot of fusion words as part of the mainstream English lexicon. Sir — This refers to the editorial, his refers to the editorial, “Odd-even blues” country became a witness to Signatories of the petition, that was started by UK-based women’s rights activist “Farooq, now a threat” (September (September 16). Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal some of its first school strikes 18). That former Jammu & Tbelieves that the odd-even scheme will reduce pol- with students demanding more Maria Beatrice Giovanardi in July, are calling on editors to “eliminate all phras- Kashmir Chief Minister and lution levels though past experiments have proved to the action from authorities regarding es and definitions that discriminate against and patronise women and/or con- National Conference leader Farooq contrary. But it is also true that the Government was able global warming and climate Abdullah was booked under the to decongest the roads to a large extent when the rule change. The May 24 climate note men’s ownership of women.” This is not the first time that the compilers Public Safety Act (PSA) exposes was first introduced. With the onset of winter, especial- strike saw a great turnout in cities of the dictionary have given a misogynistic explanation to a word. Check out the true intention of the ruling ly when the farmers start preparing for harvest, air qual- like Mumbai, Bengaluru and “rabid” and up pops “feminist” next to it, search for “nagging” and it is followed Government. Ever since it abrogat- ity becomes twice as polluted than during the spring and Delhi. Though skipping schools by “wife.” This should encourage a larger conversation on whether the English ed the Valley’s special status, there summer. As the Supreme Court had said, Delhi resem- and colleges won’t make a differ- has been a complete lockdown bles a “gas chamber.” The capital city’s image took a mas- ence, certainly it can help create language is sexist and needs to modify itself, considering it is a common thread there. More than 40 days have sive beating when a 2016 report by the World Health awareness. of communication across the world and, therefore, needs to be politically cor- passed but things have remained Organisation (WHO) described it as the “world's most Governments in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to However, the best way to rect. Have we ever wondered why words like “mistress” and “madam”, that actu- the same. Instead of engaging polluted.” The odd-even scheme may not achieve what reduce crop residue burning. Planting of trees, identi- combat pollution, which has been with the people or taking steps to is needed. Instead, the Kejriwal Government should take fication of pollution hot spots in Delhi, too, have been one of the most pressing environ- ally meant women of authority, have over the decades, undergone degenera- restore normalcy, the Government parallel and reasonable measures like ensuring vehicles steps in the right direction. But the rampant bursting of mental threats to human health, tion? Pejoration of words related to women is a sad reflection on the way soci- is imposing laws that go against the are run on clean fuel. It may as well order the closure crackers during Diwali needs a solution. Despite a is to listen to Mahatma Gandhiji’s ety views their place in it. In a rather weak response, Oxford has said that the spirit of the Constitution. of thermal emission plants. Supreme Court ban on the sale and use of convention- message. The issues that the world Farooq’s detention comes The second time when the “odd-even” rule was al firecrackers, Delhi records worst air quality every year community is faced with today content referred to in the petition by Giovanardi is not from the scholarly Oxford close on the heels of MDMK implemented, people turned on the heat by buying addi- a day after Diwali. Kejriwal has claimed that air pollu- were envisioned by him decades English Dictionary, but from the Oxford Thesaurus of English and the Oxford leader Vaiko moving a habeas cor- tional cars so that they could use it on a daily basis, thus tion in Delhi dropped 25 per cent in four years. Only a ago. His idea of swaraj in terms of Dictionary of English, which are drawn from “real-life use” of language. However, pus petition in the Supreme negating the cardinal principle of the rule. Most impor- post-November study will vindicate his stand. clean air and water is more rele- Court, seeking the J&K tantly, Kejriwal was right when he declared that his Ganapathi Bhat vant in our times than it was when other popular online dictionaries like Cambridge and Merriam-Webster, which also Government to set him free. It Government would be in close touch with the Akola India was under foreign rule. give examples of “real-life” use of the word, are more respectful and gender sen- must also be remembered that Most importantly, his suggestion sitive. While Cambridge describes “woman” simply as an “adult female human Farooq was already under house was that school and college stu- arrest for more than 40 days, as beyond imagination that a very Gandhian philosophy Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, dents must be educated about the being,” Merriam-Webster adds the words “female” and “lady” to the same descrip- have two other former Chief senior politician and one of the Kolkata, Kochi, Allahabad and value of clean air. tion given by Cambridge. Given that Merriam-Webster even released an addi- Ministers Mehbooba Mufti and most prominent faces in the Calicut will be hosting “climate Srishti Mathur tional dictionary definition of the word “they” to refer “to a single person whose Omar Abdullah. If Abdullah’s country is being considered as a Sir — Responding to the call of strikes” between September 20 Ujjain arrest was inevitable, the threat to security. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old and September 27. Thousands of gender identity is non-binary,” isn’t it time that the world’s most trusted lexicon Government must give appropri- Tharcius S Fernando Swedish climate activist, various students from across the nation Send your feedback to: changes the way it refers to women? ate reasons for the same. It’s Chennai Indian cities, including Delhi, will skip schools to be part of the [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN The mystery of POINTCOUNTERPOINT INSTEAD OF WEAKENING COMMUNAL FORCES, THE NO ONE CAN SAY THAT CONGRESS FAILED TO PLAY drone strikes CONGRESS IS ENGAGED MOSTLY IN WEAKENING THE THE ROLE OF OPPOSITION. OUR LEADERS FOUGHT FORCES THAT RAISE VOICES AGAINST IT. IN LEGISLATURES, PARLIAMENT AND ON STREETS. Though Pompeo blamed Iran for the attacks on —BAHUJAN SAMAJ PARTY CHIEF — CONGRESS LEADER Saudi oil, Trump doesn’t want a full-scale war with it and neither does the kingdom MAYAWATI AJAY MAKEN Free the land to save Earth GWYNNE DYER Degraded tracts can be used for orchards and agro-forestry to help store more S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dismissed the Houthi claim that the Yemeni rebel group had carried out Saturday’s strike carbon in the soil. This will help mitigate the effects of climate change Uon two huge Saudi Arabian oil processing facilities. There was “no evidence” that the drones belonged to the Houthis, he said. Instead, he blamed Iran. No surprise there. The way things are at the moment, if an incoming asteroid were about to strike the Earth, the US would blame Iran. But there’s ‘no evidence’ that the drones came from Iran either. Pompeo is simply trading on the assumption that Yemenis are too ignorant to manage that sort of technology, so it must be Iran. Saudi Arabia and the alliance of other autocratic Arab States that have been bombing Yemen since 2015 push the same line all the time. It goes down fairly well in the kingdom, where most peo- ple look down on Yemenis for being poor and less well educated, but it isn’t actually true. INDRA SHEKHAR SINGH Within a year of the war’s start, the Yemenis began launching a few small ballistic missiles (with conventional warheads) back at he fire of humanity’s end has started to burn Saudi Arabia, but the Saudis refused to believe they were doing it the Amazon rainforests. Our hunger for themselves. The Houthis, they implied, were too backward to upgrade Tdestruction of forests is older than the Roman Empire’s greed for wood or Amazonian the Yemeni air force’s old Soviet-made Scud missiles themselves. farmers’ need for more land. In India, we are vic- Iran must have helped them. In fact, the Yemeni air force had Scud tims of rampant logging and deforestation, too. missiles for decades before the Government collapsed in 2015, and The mighty Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh are technicians to service them. Some, maybe most of those techni- stripped for lumber and in the plains trees are cians threw in their lot with the Houthis and upgraded those Scuds chopped to make way for real estate or farmland. by cutting them in half and inserting a larger fuel tank. It changed Badland use means degraded land of 26 million hectares (ha) while excessive use of chemicals in IF LAND CEILINGS their flight characteristic and made them very inaccurate but it did ARE RELAXED extend their range enough to hit targets all over southern and east- industrial agriculture is resulting in more fertile tracts being destroyed each day. But time is up and, FOR RENEWABLE ern Saudi Arabia. And by mid-2017 the Houthis, who controlled most ENERGY of Yemen, were making their own improved copies known as Burkan “any wrong step towards Earth’s degradation by anyone, any government around the world affects PROJECTS, WHY missiles. The ‘Super-Scuds’ were more a morale booster than a war- each one of us.” This was made clear at the recent- NOT FOR CLIMATE winner for the Houthis, who live under a merciless daily bombard- ly-concluded United Nations’ Convention to MITIGATION ment from the air (7,290 documented civilian deaths so far). The Combat Desertification Conference of Parties THROUGH current attacks, if the Houthis’ claim is true, would just be another (UNCCD COP14) held in India. BIO-DIVERSITY? morale-booster, even though it has temporarily cut world oil produc- India tops the charts as “the most climate- INDIAN FARMERS, tion by around five per cent. affected country of the world.” This means that we may see temperatures hitting 55 °C, agricul- MUCH LIKE THE But was it really the Houthis? At this point there is no clear evi- SOLAR dence, but it could have been. They certainly have the motive and ture production failing and water wars in the next decade. We need to swerve towards healing the INDUSTRIALISTS, they may have the technology. They have used small drones in pre- ARE FIGHTING vious air strikes and there are bigger drones available commercial- Earth and adopt realistic policies to address envi- ronmental degradation with a mass mitigation CLIMATE CHANGE; Agriculture) published in 2019. The farmers shift out of cereal production, encourage developed nations and pro- ly that could do the damage seen at the Saudi facilities. The biggest movement, otherwise climate change will destroy THEY ONLY study stated that the, “country as a whole small growers can get better prices for gressive states like California to make an currently available is the Guardian, a monster that can carry a pay- India. And city dwellers can’t do it alone. India DIFFER IN THEIR has sequestered 285.005 million tonnes their produce through the Government investment into rural communities load of 200 kilos. It’s made by Griff Aviation, a Norwegian compa- needs its farmers to save not just the country but APPROACH. ONE of carbon in its mango orchards. Andhra and grain traders. FPOs can play a very directly. Global companies too could buy ny whose Lakeland factory in Florida is producing one Guardian a perhaps, the world. And this time cultivators need USES SHINY Pradesh (AP) and Telangana put togeth- big role in this. carbon credits to reduce their emissions. day and selling them to industrial, agricultural and military clients. help from our policy-makers too. SOLAR PANELS er, having a maximum area under Take for example Lucknow or The farmers will earn more and we clean It would be quite a trick for the Houthis to acquire ten of them India is well stocked in cereals and is in fact mango cultivation, sequestered 69.98 Kanpur, both of which are high on the the air of surrounding cities while earn- heading towards over-production in rice and WHILE THE million tonnes of carbon. This is fol- air pollution index. The State ing investments straight into rural and but stranger things have happened. Or maybe they did get their hands CULTIVATORS ARE on some military drones, which would certainly be up to the job. Or wheat, which is destabilising market prices and lowed by Uttar Pradesh (35.58 million Government can identify clusters of semi-rural India. not allowing for farming of other crops. The cul- ARMED WITH tonnes) Karnataka (29.57315 million degraded or wastelands and convert If land ceilings are relaxed for maybe it was Iran but nobody really knows yet. THEIR SAPLINGS One apparent flaw in the Houthi theory is that there are no civil- prit is the state policy of the limited scope of the tonnes), Odisha (21.07 million tonnes) them exclusively into agro-forests or renewable energy projects, why not for Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. The AND SEEDS. THEY and Bihar (20.09. million tonnes).” mixed orchards. If a cluster decides to climate mitigation through bio-diversi- ian drones capable of flying the almost 800 km from Yemen to the Government needs to extend MSP beyond wheat SHOULD BE This figure can grow if agro-ecolog- use agro-ecological methods of farming, ty? Indian farmers, much like the solar Saudi targets but that’s not really necessary. Most of the land around and rice, and given the newer challenges of water GIVEN EVERY ical practices such as inter-cropping with it should be incentivised by allowing industrialists, are fighting climate the Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities is open desert and launching scarcity and climate chaos, we need to innovate OPPORTUNITY TO pulses, other fruit trees, organic com- each individual farmer to own more change; they only differ in their the drones for 25-50 km away would escape detection unless the to expand the scope of farmers’ support system. CONTRIBUTE TO posting and fertilisers are used. Most than the prescribed limit in the Land approach. One uses shiny solar panels Saudis were actively anticipating such an attack. A direct way is to include more crops under MSP, INDIA’S CLIMATE degraded land can also be used for Ceiling Act of UP. while the cultivators are armed with their Who would launch them? There are a million Yemenis resident but the other can be to introduce relaxations to orchards, hence adding incomes for the Instead of the Government bearing saplings and seeds. They should be given land ceilings as advised by the Economic Survey MITIGATION farmers/FPOS and helping store more all burden of degraded land restoration, every opportunity to contribute to in Saudi Arabia, plus two to three million Saudi citizens, who suffer BECAUSE THE severe discrimination because they follow the Shia version of Islam. of India. This can be strictly done for growers who carbon in the soil. through policy decisions facilitate farm- India’s climate mitigation because the are willing to devote over 80 per cent of their land THREAT IS VERY In Ladakh, Nubra Valley produced ers/FPOs to buy it. The Government can threat is very real and affects the farm- There are even Sunni Saudi citizens (mostly Islamists) who are suf- REAL AND ficiently disaffected to attack the regime directly. That’s a pretty large to orchards, agro-forestry using ecological prac- about 4,650 metric tonnes (MT) of apri- assist by providing region-wise bio- ers and rural India more. We need inte- tices like inter-cropping, natural composting AFFECTS THE cot, apple, walnut, mulberry, grape and diversity-based plans. Inter-cropping, gration of old wisdom and new farming pool to fish in if you’re looking for local collaborators to smuggle the and so on. The Government needs to come out FARMERS AND plum and sequestered 22,300 MT of car- natural composting, organic farming technologies. drones in and launch them – which is what the Houthis themselves in support of cultivators who can become the van- RURAL INDIA bon. The cultivation of such temperate should be encouraged within the The size of the land-holding is too say happened. In their statement claiming credit for the attacks, they guard of India’s climate mitigation campaign. We MORE fruits can be used for carbon sequestra- orchards and agro-forests. small and is ever-shrinking, while the express thanks for “co-operation with the honourable people inside need a policy, which incentivises carbon seques- tion and rejuvenating degraded land, Farmers/FPOs should be exempted degradation and depletion of land fer- the kingdom.” None of this proves that it was the Houthis or that it tration by growers and Farmer Producers’ cold-arid regions by improving Soil from the Land Ceiling Act if they pur- tility are at an all-time high. We have to wasn’t the Iranians. It does leave the identity of the attackers up in Organisations (FPOs) using carbon credits Organic Carbon (SOC) contents and chase degraded land and bring 90 per free the land and free the farmers to help the air, where it will remain until conclusive proof emerges one way matched by water efficiency scores. Carbon bringing more prosperity to farmers. cent of it under tree cover/orchards restore the ecosystem. Days of bullock or another (if it ever does). Mike Pompeo’s confident attribution of sequestration is the process by which carbon diox- After achieving food sovereignty, we based on local biodiversity in the next carts are long gone, we need to embrace blame to Iran, later echoed by Energy Secretary Rick Perry, is just ide (CO2 ) from the atmosphere is absorbed by should diversify and not only meet cli- two or three years. This should be over technology and steer it for the protec- politics, not proof. As Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif tweeted on trees, plants and crops through photosynthesis and mate targets, by planting trees and and above the land ceiling limits with- tion of the Earth and our nation. stored as carbon in biomass such as tree trunks, agro-forestry, we save water, clean the air in State laws. This would ensure that the We need to embrace new science Sunday, “having failed at max pressure (anti-Iran trade sanctions), branches, foliage, roots and soils. and bring higher economic returns for project is economically viable and and the forest together, to save our civil- Sec Pompeo’s turning to max deceit.” Fair comment, really. And we We don’t need all of the Indian farmland for farmers. To free the land to heal and reduces the pressure on the land and the isation from the negative effects of cli- should be grateful that Donald Trump, for all his faults, is the grown- cereal production and should promote orchards repair the Earth, we have to address the Government. State laws can be amend- mate change. Reconnect with the Earth up in the house this time. On Sunday Trump tweeted: “There is rea- and agro-forestry, which are good for the culti- issue of degraded areas. The burden of ed to include this new category of farm- and act now unitedly for the benefit of son to believe that we know the culprit, are locked and loaded depend- vators and the Earth. As per a study conducted cereal production has been rapacious for lands and a limit should be imposed to our Vasudeva kutumbakam (global fam- ing on verification but are waiting to hear from the Kingdom as to by the Environmental Defence Fund (EDF) in bio-diversity. We need to rejuvenate bio- ensure that they stay under tree cover for ily) or else as best articulated by James who they believe was the cause of attack, and under what terms India, methane and nitrous oxide emissions diversity of the hinterland, especially the next 60 years. Baldwin, “Instead of ending the world we would proceed!” Trump doesn’t want a full-scale war with Iran, from rice farms could have the same long-term along the Gangetic plains and river The next step would be to create a with water, God will end it with fire next and neither does Saudi Arabia. It probably won’t happen. warming impact as about 600 coal plants. plains of the south with trees. Let the big- national kisan carbon credit programme, time.” (Gwynne Dyer’s new book is Growing Pains: The Future of Compare this to a research on mango orchards ger farmers grow forests, so the small linking it to the global carbon credit sys- (The writer is Programme Director by ICAR-NICRA (Indian Council of Agricultural and medium cultivators can grow cere- tem. Then FPOs/clusters can earn car- for Policy and Outreach at the National ) Democracy and Work Research- National Initiative on Climate Resilient als, lentils and oilseeds. Once the bigger bon credits for the country. This will also Seed Association of India) Ship-breaking poisoning the environment The pipes and steel body of a vessel hold an average of 1,40,000 PPM mercury, that is released into FOREIGN EYE the air during the dismantling process. This puts labourers and technical staff at risk gramme on September 12, 2019. The few decades. Big industrial corpora- adherence to norms concerning documentary shows how the Dutch tions like Hitachi, Siemens and health and environment safeguards. company, SBM Offshore, concealed Hyundai specialise in heavy indus- This will also earn the Government that a gas tanker it owned, which was try machinery. So why is the ship- the respect of the common man. to be scrapped in Alang, was conta- breaking industry still hand driven? While the ship-breaking business minated with mercury. SBM The Government must step in and has been the focus of many research- TACKLING Offshore provides floating produc- increase automation at these yards. es and studies, the lot of the people tion solutions to the offshore ener- Not only will this benefit the work- on the ground and the immediate DISPARITIES gy industry. ers, it will also be easy to adhere to environment, whether it is the sea or Tackling disparities in SRIRAJ Many ships are contaminated international ship-breaking guide- the ambient air quality, has more or power and capital has KOTA with mercury, especially the ones lines. less remained unchanged. With such he ship-breaking business in converted to Floating Storage and Further, public awareness about glaring examples of pollution in become the leitmotif of the India is booming as many Offloading (FSO) vessels. Stationed this business and its impact on peo- front of us, it seems that the author- Left globally. France's Tnations across the world have at gas fields, these vessels accumulate ple’s health and the environment is ities in India, both executive and President Emmanuel completely banned dismantling of high levels of mercury, which gets low. This needs to change because judicial, seem to have trained their Macron has just pushed vessels on their soil, owing to pub- attached to the steel walls of the with awareness comes safety. guns elsewhere and on smaller through a law for lic pressure over environmental con- tanker. In addition, mercury also The Government, which is sources of pollution. This seems par- cerns. However, the ship-breaking contaminates ballast water. Some always on the back foot on this sub- ticularly true when one examines the mandatory profit-sharing business in India is gaining notori- studies show that its presence is as ject as it’s a business fraught with fact that ship-breaking possibly is the schemes for employees. In ety thanks largely to the anti-environ- high as 300 points per million (PPM) risks, can use technology as a way out only activity that has the dubious the US, Democratic mental policies followed at the yards of mercury in 4,500 tonnes of ballast opment disorders, defects in foetus- The work at the yards is largely of this conundrum. capability of polluting the air, sea presidential hopefuls Bernie and the tremendous health risks water. Furthermore the pipes and es and learning deficits. Yet in spite still being done by hand. As such the It can begin an online portal, water and harming human health all involved. steel body hold an average of 1,40,000 of these conditions, the ships keep risks and exposures attached to the which deals with scrapping of any in one go and under one activity. Sanders and Elizabeth A recent Dutch documentary has PPM mercury, that is released into arriving at these yards and breaking business by way of accidents and harmful object, be it as small as white Surely this cannot be ignored Warren propose to tackle highlighted how environmental and the air during the dismantling continues round-the-clock. How chemical reactions are very high. goods and e-waste to as large as ships. and allowed to continue as it has soaring wealth inequality by safety norms are being flouted in process. This puts labourers and these workers protect themselves This raises a pertinent question as to The portal, under different heads, thrived long enough and consumed giving employees a stake in Gujarat’s Alang ship-breaking yard. technical staff at risk as mercury against the health threats and what how the Government has not fully can give information and live feed of enough human lives and environ- their companies. This The documentary titled, ‘Het gifschip exposure can damage the central ner- the Indian Government will do to automated the breaking process as the various dismantling and waste mental assets. van SBM’ was aired on Zembla, a vous system, kidney and cause liver take care of its people and the envi- the heavy industry technology has processing facilities. This informa- (The writer is an environmental would be welcome indeed. Dutch television documentary pro- impairment, reproductive and devel- ronment is anybody’s guess. made major progress over the last tion will bring transparency on journalist) (The Guardian editorial) VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 money 08 UK Parliament panel slams ‘flawed' reaction to visa row affecting many Indians PNS n LONDON cence. They have been backed so little regard for the impact by many cross-party British Many of the students caught up in the its actions might have on inno- An influential UK Parliament MPs and have now also row have maintained their innocence cent people." committee on Wednesday received the backing of the and have been lobbying the government The report, which gives the issued a harsh rebuke of the PAC, which has called on the Home Office a strict time- UK government's "flawed" UK Home Office to create and for a chance to prove their innocence frame to respond on each of its reaction to a visa row involv- promote a "fair and trustwor- findings, was welcomed by ing compulsory English tests thy" means of helping all indi- groups campaigning for justice that affected hundreds of over- viduals who may have been didates and staff reading out A Systemic Failure Affecting on behalf of the affected stu- seas students, many of them wrongly accused to be able to multiple choice answers for Thousands'. dents. Indian. clear their names. other tests. The UK Home It adds: "The Home Office's "We particularly welcome The House of Commons "The Home Office's flawed Office responded vigorously, decision to revoke the visas of the recommendation for the Public Accounts Committee reaction to a systemic failure by investigating colleges, test cen- thousands of individuals before Home Office to urgently design (PAC) had opened an inquiry a private company has led to tres and students and can- properly verifying evidence and implement a genuine into a scandal dating back five real injustice for many thou- celled many visas. provided by ETS has led to means for innocent students to years over allegations of cheat- sands of overseas students tak- "The Home Office's pace of injustice and hardship for many clear their names, and we urge ing in the Test of English for ing English Language tests," response to the issue of cheat- people. the Home Secretary to make International Communication said Labour Party MP Meg ing has either been 'full throt- "The Department recognis- that happen. Working along- (TOEIC), a compulsory Hillier, Chair of the PAC – the language testing system that Home Office thinks it is accept- uncovered evidence of organ- tle' or 'too slow', with no mid- es that hundreds of students side many of the students requirement in some student committee which oversees gov- failed to recognise the poten- able to have so little regard for ised cheating in two English dle ground. It has been quick maintain their innocence but affected, we have seen first visa cases. ernment expenditure and effec- tial incentive for cheating… the impact its actions might language test centres run on to act on imperfect evidence, continues to suggest that there hand the extreme hardship Many of the students caught tive use of resources. However, despite the scale of have on innocent people," she behalf of the Educational but slow in responding to indi- is only a small risk that people they face every single day as a up in the row have maintained "It beggars belief that despite the abuse, many hundreds of said. Testing Service (ETS). cations that innocent people have been wrongly caught up direct result of the Home their innocence and have been known flaws in the Tier 4 stu- people continue to protest their The issue dates back to This included providing may have been caught up in its in their actions. We are stag- Office's deeply flawed reac- lobbying the government for a dent visa system, the Home innocence at great personal February 2014, when BBC's English-speakers to take speak- actions," notes the PAC report gered that the Department tion," said Nazek Ramadan, chance to prove their inno- Office designed an English cost. It is staggering that the 'Panorama' investigation ing tests instead of the real can- titled 'English Language Tests: thinks it is acceptable to have Director of Migrant Voice. CAPSULE Essar to double CBM gas Odisha registers 7% increase in revenue collection till August production to 1 mmscmd PNS n BHUBANESWAR PNS n NEW DELHI Odisha has registered a 7 per Ambani raises stake The company cent increase in revenue col- in Reliance Mumbai's Ruia family-owned plans to ramp up lection till August during the Essar plans to double produc- 2019-20 fiscal, officials said. Industries to 48.87% tion of coal-seam gas from its the production to This was revealed by state NEW DELHI: Billionaire Raniganj east block in West more than 1 Finance secretary A K Meena Mukesh Ambani has raised Bengal as a vital Urja-Ganga mmscmd, the during a review meeting promoter stake in flagship gas pipeline connecting users presided by Chief Secretary A Reliance Industries by 2.71 in eastern India gets commis- official, who did K Tripathy. per cent to 48.87 per cent, sioned by year-end, a compa- not wish to be Meena said total revenue according to regulatory filing ny official said on Wednesday. generation increased to around by the company. Reliance Essar Oil and Gas named, said Rs 12,315 crore against collec- Services and Holdings Ltd, Exploration and Production tion of Rs 11,758 crore in the controlled by promoter group (EOGEPL) currently produces corresponding period of last firm Petroleum Trust, acquired about 0.45 million standard methane. According to the year. While the non-tax rev- The programme expenditure till August 17.18 crore shares or 2.71 per cubic metres per day due to Directorate General of enue collection increased by 12 cent stake in Reliance on constraints of pipelines that block is significantly lower in Uttar Pradesh to Haldia in Hydrocarbons, India has the per cent over the previous 2018 was around 32 per cent of the September 13, it said. The could take the gas to con- than its capacity with the com- West Bengal and Bokaro in fifth-largest proven coal year, the own tax collection budget provision against which the acquisition was pursuant to a sumers. The company plans to pany having to throttle the out- Jharkhand and Dhamra in reserves in the world and, amount was more by 5 per cent expenditure till August this year was scheme of arrangement not ramp up the production to put at about 0.45 mmscmd Odisha. The pipeline is being therefore, holds significant during the same period, Meena directly involving Reliance, the more than 1 mmscmd, the offi- because of lack of a pipeline to commissioned in phases and prospects for exploration and said. Replying a question, 28 per cent of the budgeted allocation filing said without giving cial, who did not wish to be take the gas to consumers. the last leg is scheduled for exploitation of CBM. Meena said expenditure details. Ambani and his private named, said. "We have already produced completion by December 2019. Raniganj east block is India's slowed down because of the firms held 47.29 per cent This would be the highest 1 mmscmd gas from this block, This will help gas supplies to most prolific CBM block, hold- general elections during initial implementation of the projects (DMF), Development stake as on June 30, 2019 in production of coal-seam gas or which is the highest by any reach four fertiliser plants in ing 1 trillion cubic feet of 2-3 months of the current and utilization of the budget- Commissioner S C Mohapatra India's second-most valuable coal-bed methane (CBM) from player in the sector. However, Gorakhpur, Sindri, Barauni recoverable reserves. financial year. The programme ed amount in coming months. said total collection under company. any block in the country. sustaining production at that and Panagarh, besides more The official said EOGEPL is expenditure up to August Tripathy also asked the sec- DMF up to August this fiscal The firm has already invest- level is unfeasible without the than two dozen towns where also planning to drill additional declined by 4 per cent in com- retaries to implement the was Rs 8,252 crore. ed Rs 4,000 crore in the project, GAIL pipeline being commis- city gas distribution rights wells in accordance with the parison to the same period of reforms in the field of budget Around 71 per cent of the which encompassed drilling of sioned. This is why we are pro- have been awarded recently. approved field development last fiscal year, he said. preparation, strengthen funds (Rs 5,722 crore) was 348 wells, setting up the sup- ducing far lower quantities of The total demand in the region plan for the block. The programme expendi- macro- fiscal forecasting, allocated to 9,241 projects ply infrastructure, and laying gas than we are capable of," the is envisaged at about 20 The additional wells will ture till August 2018 was annual and medium-term under priority activities of pipelines to Durgapur and official said. mmscmd. enable the company to ramp around 32 per cent of the budgeting and introducing DMF like drinking water, edu- nearby industrial areas. The Pradhan Mantri Urja CBM is natural gas stored or up production to a peak of 2.3 budget provision against which commitment control system cation, environmental preser- The current production Ganga natural gas pipeline absorbed in coal seams and mmscmd in the next few years, the expenditure till August for uninterrupted financing vation, pollution control, from the Raniganj east CBM transverses from Jagdishpur contains 90-95 per cent he said. this year was 28 per cent of the to various projects and pro- health care, sanitation, skill India Post starts budgeted allocation. grammes. development, welfare of speed post service The chief secretary has Making an appraisal of the women and Children, housing, directed the secretaries of dif- progress of the projects under livelihood creation programs, to 6 new nations ferent departments to expedite District Mineral Foundation and connectivity. NEW DELHI: India Post on Sensex rises 83 pts; energy, Wednesday expanded speed post service to six new foreign destinations in Asia, Europe Petrol, diesel and South America. "The metal stocks climb Gold drops by Rs 215 Department of Posts has PNS n MUMBAI announced commencing of prices see International Speed Post Market benchmark BSE steepest hike (EMS) Service to Bosnia and Spectrum Sensex rose 83 points on on strong rupee Herzegovina, Brazil, Ecuador, Wednesday, led by gains in Kazakhstan, Lithuania and sale: DoT may energy, metal and power stocks PNS n NEW DELHI since July 5 North Macedonia," the postal as global crude oil prices eased PNS n NEW DELHI department said in a and rupee recovered against Gold dropped Rs 215 to Rs statement. EMS or Express push deadline the dollar. 38,676 per 10 gram in the Petrol and diesel prices were Mail Service is a premium PNS n NEW DELHI After a rangebound session, national capital on Wednesday on Wednesday hiked by 24-25 service that enables its users the 30-share index ended 82.79 on strong rupee, according to paise per litre, the steepest to send documents and The telecom department is points, or 0.23 per cent, high- HDFC Securities. increase since July 5 Union merchandise faster and with likely to push, by a week or 10 er at 36,563.88. The index hit In line with gold, silver gold prices were trading mar- Budget, as a fallout of turmoil the added facility of being able days, the deadline for sub- an intra-day high of 36,712.99 prices also declined by Rs 770 ginally lower at USD 1,500 an in global oil markets follow- to track the movement of the mission of bids for roping in and a low of 36,465.92. prices cooled after Saudi ated 52 paise (intra-day) to to Rs 47,690 per kilogram. On ounce in New York, while sil- ing drone attacks on Saudi item on the internet. "This an agency that will be tasked Similarly, the broader NSE Arabia's energy minister said trade at 71.26 per US dollar. Tuesday, silver had closed at Rs ver was also trading down at Arabian crude oil facilities. facility is expected to augment to conduct spectrum auction Nifty settled 31.05 points, or that more than half of the Further boosting global 48,460 per kilogram. USD 17.81 an ounce. "Gold Petrol price was increased people to people contact with in various bands, including 0.29 per cent, up at 10,848.65. country's daily crude oil pro- market mood, US President Gold prices had closed at Rs prices traded marginally lower by 25 paise per litre to Rs these countries and foster 5G, as it plans to tweak eligi- Top gainers in the Sensex duction, that was knocked out Donald Trump said a trade 38,891 per 10 gram in the bul- on Wednesday with interna- 72.42 and diesel by 24 paise to trade as EMS is popular bility norms to ensure max- pack included Tata Steel, by the drone attack, has been agreement between the US lion market here on Tuesday. tional spot gold prices trading Rs 65.82 in the Delhi market, channel for small and medium imum participation by Vedanta, SBI, Tech Mahindra, recovered. and China was likely to happen "Gold price for 24 Karat in near USD 1,500 an ounce which is sort of a national enterprises. The EMS service prospective auctioneers. Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, He also assured that pro- either before or immediately Delhi was trading down by Rs ahead of US FOMC decision benchmark, according to to these countries will The government had invit- M&M, NTPC and PowerGrid, duction capacity at its target- after the American elections. 215 as stronger rupee reduced and eased crude oil supply wor- price information available henceforth be available at ed bids for selection of an rising up to 3.95 per cent. ed plants would be fully Market participants were investment demand for gold. ries," Patel said. International from state-owned fuel retail- major post offices across auctioneer, for the sale of On the other hand, ONGC, restored by the end of the also awaiting cues from the The spot rupee was trading 51 gold prices were trading steady, ers. India," the statement said. 8000 MHz of spectrum at a Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, HDFC month. policy meeting of the Federal paise stronger against the dol- holding the narrow trading This is the biggest single- starting price of over Rs 5.7 Bank, Sun Pharma and Maruti Consequently, Brent crude Reserve, traders said. lar with fall in crude oil prices range as market is awaiting day hike since the July 5 lakh crore. The original dead- fell up to 2.08 per cent. futures fell 0.95 per cent to Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai during the day," Tapan Patel, outcome of US Federal Open Budget of Finance Minister line for submission of bids After plunging over 2 per 63.94 per barrel (intra-day). Composite Index, Hang Seng, senior analyst - commodities, Market Committee (FOMC) Nirmala Sitharaman that was September 25, and that cent in the past two sessions, Tracking the movement in Nikkei and Kospi ended on a HDFC securities said. meeting and stance over Fed raised rates by almost Rs 2.50 for finalisation of auctioneer equities took a breather as oil oil prices, the rupee appreci- mixed note. In the international market, rate, he added. a litre due to an increase in was October 10. excise duty on the fuels. The Department of The hike on Wednesday Telecom (DoT) is, however, followed a 14 paise a litre Greenlam now reconsidering the eligi- increase in price of petrol on Industries expands bility criteria following feed- Users can now interact with Alexa in Hindi Tuesday and 15 paise per back from prospective auc- litre rise in diesel rate. Nalagarh unit tioneers at a pre bid confer- PNS n NEW DELHI Following the drone strikes ence held earlier this month, "India has uniquely challenged our AI on Saturday, international oil NEW DELHI: Greenlam and accordingly some of the Users in India can now speak teams with its cultural and linguistic prices rallied nearly 20 per Industries on Wednesday said aspects could be tweaked, a to Amazon's voice assistant, cent on Monday in intraday it has expanded the diversity. We have worked to ensure production capacity at its government source said. Alexa in Hindi to carry out trading -- the biggest jump in Nalagarh plant in Himachal One such criteria that tasks like checking that customers can interact with Alexa almost 30 years -- as the requires sole bidder, or lead scores, requesting for songs attacks halved Saudi Arabia's Pradesh by 1.6 million in different regional variants of partner (in case of a consor- and even asking how she's output. laminate sheets per annum. colloquial Hindi," Amazon Vice The company, which is a tium) to have an average doing. Rates have in subsequent leading producer of laminates annual turnover of Rs 100 Launched in India in 2017, President and Head Scientist, Alexa AI, two days retreated, conceding in Asia, can now produce up crore in last 3 years, is being Alexa was able to understand Rohit Prasad told reporters here about half of the gains. Brent to 15.62 million sheets in the reconsidered so it is not and pronounce names of pop- crude future on Wednesday facility annually, thus further restrictive, the source told ular places, names and songs in dipped 0.26 per cent to USD strengthening its position in PTI. Some other aspects, regional languages like Hindi, 64.38 per barrel after jumping the market. "With this which were flagged as con- Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Indian users contributed to to do so. Over 90,000 skills are to near USD 72 in reaction to expansion, we are delighted to cerns by potential bidders, are Punjabi but supported com- Hindi development through available for Alexa worldwide the disruption. US West Texas announce that our being looked into as well. mands only in English. the Cleo skill on Alexa. with a significant number Intermediate (WTI) crude manufacturing unit in Hence the deadline of With the latest update, Alexa Prasad said Alexa already catering to Indian users. lost 0.5 per cent to USD Nalagarh is now entirely September 25 for submission can now understand customers has 500 "skills" for Hindi lan- Prasad said Alexa has been 59.06 per barrel. operational to produce an of bids could be extended by speaking to her completely in products from brands like with Alexa in different region- guage and the firm will con- equipped with a rich Hindi This came after signs that additional 11.4 per cent - 1.6 a week or 10 days, which Hindi and Hinglish. Bose, MyBox, iBall and Syska. al variants of colloquial Hindi," tinue to work with developers vocabulary and speaks in flu- Saudi Arabia million laminate sheets per means the finalisation of Alexa, which competes with "India has uniquely chal- Amazon Vice President and in India to introduce more ent Hindi while responding to was quickly annum," MD and CEO Saurabh agency which emerges as the digital assistants like Apple's lenged our AI teams with its Head Scientist, Alexa AI, Rohit such skills. Skills are capabili- customer requests. restoring Mittal said in a statement. successful bidder too will be Siri and Google Assistant, is cultural and linguistic diversi- Prasad told reporters here. ties like providing weather He indicated that other production pushed back by a similar available across Amazon's Echo ty. We have worked to ensure He added that along with forecasts, ordering cabs or tell languages could also be intro- at Abqaiq timeframe. range of devices as well as that customers can interact Amazon's own team, many stories by simply asking Alexa duced in the future. facility. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Thursday September 19, 2019

he next genera- faced by the millennials ting in the back and get losses after investing in the The automobile industry is now tion is always have been seamlessly side- their work done on the said commodity. The con- expected to carry lined. This caused a huge move. People today make a sumers are only being vary affected by BS6 and the mindsets forward the rift in opinion among the conscious decision to put of their choices,” he says. of millennial, who now prefer to T baton of techno- present and the older gen- convenience over anything The US, too, is grappling have Ola or Uber rather than committing to logical develop- eration alike. else,” says Deepthi. with a similar quandary. In ment and growth. But is it “The reason for several There are many other 2018, the Federal Reserve buying an automobile fair to blame them if the members of the common economic factors that need- Board in Washington DC growth is not what it is population choosing cabs ed to be considered while released a paper titled ‘Are NIRMALA SITHARAMAN, FINANCE MINISTER ON THE expected to be? The coun- and metros over owning measuring the spending Millennials Different?’ AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY EARLIER IN THE MONTH try is now at a dilemma as their own vehicle stems for patterns of the public. Even which concluded that mil- to who should be blamed reasons such as high costs though the finance minister lennials, though are more for the dip in the economy. of fuel and spare parts, claims that the industrial educated, racially diverse is still ongo- Does the onus fall on the dangerous conditions of sector has clearly indicated and indifferent to mar- ing. Only collective economic policies roads etc,” says A.Y. Prasad, growth, the expectations of riage, ‘do not appear to time will of the world governments Partner, Business the public, with regard to have’ consumption pat- tell. or on millennials who Development at Tooni issues such as employment terns different from their claim to have inherited Arks. “It is not that the next are yet to be resolved as 13 earlier generations. In more bane than boon from generation would not like per cent of graduates and short: the economy dic- their predecessors? to avail the commodity but 16 per cent of post gradu- tates millennial choices, Finance Minister it is just that they don’t ates remain unemployed. not the other way around. A spark lit by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman caused have the luxury of investing “The sudden dip in the But the debate on who ripples on social media last in a commodity which automobile industry is in exactly is responsible Nirmala Sitharaman on the dip week when she suggested would eventually only end fact influenced by the for the recent set- that the choice of transport up burning a hole in their already fluctuating econo- back in the in the automobile sector has by millennials be it cabs or pockets due to high main- my,” says Ramu Srinivasan, automobile other means of public tenance costs.” Managing Director of Wide sector and ignited a debate nationwide transportation is a major Deepthi Ravula, CEO of Reach Advertising Private economy factor that brought WeClub, offered different Limited. in gen- as to who is actually down the sales in insight into the issue. “Given the rise in the eral automobile indus- “Millennials cannot be GST a lot of consumers responsible for the try and has con- expected to face the brunt now are thinking twice sequently hurt of the cause as it’s not just before purchasing an auto- losses, reports the profits. the them who are inclined mobile. Most of them But sever- towards cabs and other tend to wait for the al prob- public transports but mem- economy to stabilise ANUSHKA lems bers of all age groups alike,” and the taxes to she said. “There is definite- come down PRADEEP ly a change but the change before buying depends on the choice of so that lifestyle of the people. they do Some of them might not want to save them- face selves from the stress of driving while others Given the rise in the GST a lot Millennials cannot be expected to prefer of the consumers now are thinking face the brunt of the cause as it’s not sit- twice before purchasing an automobile. just the millennials who are inclined Most of them tend to wait for the economy to towards cabs and other public transports but stabilise and the taxes to come down before members of all age groups alike. Some of them buying so that they do not face losses after might want to save themselves from the investing in the said commodity. The stress of driving while others would BLAME GAME consumersIN are onlyA being vary of prefer sitting in the back and get their their choices work done on the move RAMU SRINIVASAN MD OF WIDE REACH DEEPTHI RAVULA ADVERTISING CEO, WECLUB CHANGING ECONOMY PVT. LTD.

It is not that the next generation would not like to avail the commodity but it is just that they don’t have the luxury of The fifth edi- investing in a commodity which would tion of the eventually only end up burning a hole in their annual Indian Gallery pockets due to high maintenance costs. High A Photography of Art and cost of fuel and spare parts discourages Festival has multiple been scheduled venues in the people from buying vehicles to begin from today at city. various locations across Photographers from A.Y. PRASAD the city. IPF provides a over 50+ Countries PARTNER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT platform for professional including the US, UK, AT TOONI ARKS and aspiring photogra- Australia, Finland, New phers and photography Zealand, Sweden, Hong lovers to showcase their Kong, Japan, Spain, skills. While promoting Greece, Italy and Japan are the art of photography, the expected to take part in event also addresses vari- the festival. The festival Festival ous social issues through has already placed will also photographs. Hyderabad on the map of conduct free Speaking to The the international photog- photography Pioneer, Acquin raphy scene in line with workshops to Matthew’s, IPF director other major cities such as underprivileged says, “After IPF earned New York, London, Paris, students from govern- international recognition Tokyo, Auckland and ment schools in collabo- to Hyderabad, the city of Sydney.” ration with Teach For A FEAST FOR EYES pearls, has now occupied a This year, the festival India at the State Gallery prominent position in the will give more exposure to of Art in Madhapur. global art calendar. The Telangana, feels Acquin. Acquin adds, “The festival has exhibited the The festival features workshop will be useful to work of more than 2,000 exhibitions, artist talks, identify the untapped tal- photographers and artists portfolio reviews, photog- ent of government school from all over the world raphy workshops, book students, who hardly get a and hosted more than a launches, screenings and chance to dabble in pho- million visitors. The last more. IPF widely uses tography. The whole pur- edition has been a land- public spaces for photog- pose of this workshop is to mark in itself, from every raphy exhibitions to bring give the students, a general point of view: in terms of art to common audience, idea about photography audience participation, who might not normally and create an exhibition of artistic representation, attend art exhibitions and the images shot by the stu- scale and intent. As many events. Public exhibitions dents during this work- as 550 photographers from are done at Ameerpet and shop.” 52 countries and hundred- Hitec City Metro station, Speaking about the IPF plus events and exhibi- KBR Park, GMR Portrait Prize, Acquin tions made the 4th edition Hyderabad Airport and said, “The Portrait Prize of the festival a massive Inorbit Mall. 2019 is a portrait competi- hit.” With a mission to make tion open to the photogra- Thousands of photographers Acquin informed that photography accessible to phers from the Indian Lens Culture, the leading everyone who do not gen- subcontinent. from across the world are set to European photography erally attend art exhibi- Photographers have been magazine listed IPF 2018 tions, IPF will extend its making portraits for cen- showcase their skills at the festival as one of the few expo till October 20. turies and what’s so inter- festivals to visit in 2018 IPF will create aware- esting about portraiture is worldwide. ness about photography its ability to capture the annual Indian Photography He adds, “It is a month and bring a plethora of essence of a person, a long festival and brings topical social issues to the time-period, or a culture. Festival, which will start in some of the world’s public through its medi- This award aims at discov- renowned names in the um, while also promoting ering the compelling por- Hyderabad today, reports photography industry. It culture and heritage. traits and extraordinary will be held at State The Indian Photo talents.” V SATEESH REDDY 10 celeb talks Vijayawada Thursday September 19, 2019 DID JLAW AAMIR'S SON JUNAID JOINS SECRETLY SISTER IRA'S DIRECTORIAL MARRY HER ART DEBUT PLAY uperstar Aamir Khan’s son DEALER FIANCE? Junaid Khan will star in his sister Ira Khan’s English ollywood actress ried some official paper. S play Euripides Medea, Jennifer Lawrence Beyond the NY paps, which marks her and fiancé Cooke fans noticed, too. directorial debut. H Maroney were “When you go get After announcing that actress spotted at the New your marriage license, Hazel Keech will be featuring in York City mar- and Jennifer Lawrence Ira’s directorial debut, the official riage bureau, and fans walks by to tie the knot Instagram page of the play promptly took to social before your eyes. Yeah, shared a video introducing the media to discuss if the couple kids, City Hall is COOL,” cast to the world. had tied the knot. an onlooker tweeted and The caption of the post JLaw and her art dealer then deleted the post, reads: “You met Medea, now beau went into the court- according to Page Six. meet the rest of our cast!” house followed by a photog- JLaw and Maroney got The video, though, doesn’t rapher and a friend, besides a engaged in February and reveal the character Junaid couple of guards, according the buzz doing the rounds Khan is going to play. to a report in of H-Town is they plan to The play is an adaptation of hollywoodlife.com. The report throw a big party next Euripides’ Greek tragedy quoted Page Six as stating month. Wedding gala? Medea. that the lensperson was That’s anybody’s guess. The cast also includes actors Mark Seliger, a top celebrity “Jennifer is madly in love such as Varun Patel, Sabreen photographer who has with Cooke and so happy to Baker, Nolan Lewis and Divyesh worked with Lawrence in the be engaged. Jen and Cooke Vijayakar, among others. past. have amazing chemistry Ira on Wednesday also shared a Stoking fuel to wedding together, and she can't possi- photograph of herself spending some speculation was a New York bly imagine a life without ‘father-daughter’ time with Aamir, Post picture that hinted at the him. She feels really lucky to whom she lovingly called ‘couch- fact that Maroney seemed to be marrying the man of her buddy’. cover the ring finger on his dreams,” a source close to the left hand, and also the fact actress had informed holly- that Lawrence and Maroney, woodlife.com after the walking hand in hand, car- engagement. FILM BODY ASKS UDIT, 2 OTHERS TO CANCEL US SHOW fter the Diljit Dosanjh controversy, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has requested singers Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan to CHRISSY TEIGEN A cancel their upcoming Throwback 90’s concert, sched- uled to take place in the US in November, over the alleged organiser, a Pakistani man, reports ANI. The SAVOURS ‘BIG B FWICE stated in its letter that they’ve asked Indian artistes to refrain from associating with Pakistani organisers many times. VADA PAV' IN LA The film body requested the singers to ‘not throw open any ground for disharmony and displeasures’. “FWICE holds the odel Chrissy Teigen savoured a vada pav themed on none dignity of our country of paramount importance and it has other than Indian megastar Amitabh Bachchan when she time and again informed the members of the film fraternity to visited an Indian restaurant here. abstain from associating with a Pakistani National in any plat- Teigen took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday to share form of cultural or professional activities in Pakistan or in any M her Indian moment. She was seen in a beige embellished part of the world,” the letter stated. “Needless to add here that tube dress, holding a plate of vada pav. There was a you all are acclaimed singers of India and have garnered enor- pinned flag featuring a photograph of Amitabh on the popular mous people from this country. Guess you would reciprocate Mumbai street food. the same sentiments with your countrymen and not throw open The restaurant too shared Teigen’s video on their Instagram any ground for disharmony and displeasures arising out of any Stories. The 33-year-old model, whose Instagram bio reads adverse eventuality in the future,” the letter added. “making America great again”, is married to musician John Legend. The couple have two children Luna and Miles. Teigen has recently been in the news after being trolled by none other than US President Donald Trump, and she too took a jibe back at him. KYLIE’S LATEST INSTA POST SPARKS BREAK-UP RUMOURS eality TV person- But what caught the atten- not. “She removed the picture ality Kylie Jenner’s tion was the fact that a she had of her and Travis and latest post has fans framed photo — of her and the caption seems sus,” one wondering if she the rapper that was always user wrote. R and rapper Travis visible in that spot — had Another claimed to be Scott (II) are gone missing. The rumours shocked over the post, while headed for splitsville. received further boost thanks was optimistic things are fine, On Tuesday, the makeup to the cryptic caption she put and that Kylie had merely mogul posted on a new photo alongside the photo. moved the photograph else- on Instagram, showing off “Ain’t a game, boy,” she where. The couple has yet to her fashion inside a walk-in wrote as caption with the pic. respond to this speculation. closet, reports Her close friend, Yris Kylie and Travis started aceshowbiz.com. In the photo, Palmer, also fuelled the dating in 2017 and welcomed Kylie looked stunning in a rumours by replying in the their first child, Stormi short bob, sunglasses and a comment: “Made for one Wesbter, in curve-hugging dress with a player,” with a fire emoji. February deep cut at the top. Users were quick to take 2018.

KANGANA JETS OFF TO U.S. FOR LOOK TEST OF THALAIVI

ctress Kangana Ranaut has taken off to Los Angeles, US, with the Thalaivi team for a look A test. She returned from Thailand on Tuesday evening after attending an event, and is now on her way to the US where she will be undergoing various look tests with Hollywood expert Jason Collins, who has worked onand Captain Marvel films like “I am very Blade Runner 2049. curious about this process, I don’t know how it will impact my expressions and approach to my character but this is going to be one-of-a-kind experience for me,” said Kangana, who will be playing late politician Jayalalithaa in the film. A multi-lingual, Thalaivi is scheduled to go on floors after Diwali and its shooting will happen near Mysuru, Karnataka. The film is being directed by AL Vijay, and produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shaailesh R. 11 tollywood Vijayawada Thursday September 19, 2019 I will continue to

Left to right: Actress , directors K. Raghavendra Rao and Harish Shankar and actor Varun Tej experiment: Raghavendra Rao recollects Sridevi's hit VARUN TEJ emixing old songs has now r become a new In a chat with NAGARAJ GOUD, the rising trend in Tollywood. Especially, mega star speaks about his process for heroes are known for remixing old classics. becoming Gaddalakonda Ganesh Director Harish Shankar in his he enormous success of His discreet attempts to research the to have a back-story of 25 minutes to Harish was extremely confident about from associating with experimental Valmiki, is remixing his love stories like Fidaa gangster fail miserably. Finally, when explain why my part behaves in a way the song and he knew its history more films. Sridevi’s hit song and Tholi Prema came he gets caught snooping, things take he does in the film.” than me. We released a portion of the “If I get a sensitive subject like it Velluvachi with negatives as well for a worst turn. While Varun has He goes on to mention that since video song on Tuesday and the tomorrow, I will do it. When my mar- Godaramma of T Varun Tej as many direc- stepped into the shoes of Bobby Bobby has raised the bar with his per- response it got shocked me. As a mat- ket grows, I’m happy man not because Devatha movie. The tors started to approach Simha for the remake, Tamil actor formance in the original; he felt the ter of fact, at the pre-release event as I can pocket more money but because Valmiki team released him with romance as the central Atharvaa has reprised need to approach the role in a new well, it got more thunderous response it gives me a chance to experiment,” making of the song theme. But he was sure not to get Siddharth. way. “I believe the film helped me dis- than any other song from the sound- Varun states, adding that he will be during a pre-release pigeon-holed. In fact, Harish Shankar, “People around me expressed their cover the other side of me. I always track.” more cautious attempting such con- event on Wednesday. the director of the actor’s Friday apprehensions about me doing the had it but I didn’t get the opportuni- He admits getting a tad disappoint- tent hereafter. “I have my space suit Varun Tej, Pooja release Valmiki, too knocked his gangster role at this stage of my career. ty to exhibit that wild and violent side. ed with the poor show of Antariksham from Antariksham at the entrance of Hedge and Mirnalini doors with Daagudu Moothalu, a love Since they were many in number, I The Telangana dialect and constant at the box-office. my office. It reminds me of the mis- Ravi are playing lead story. Although the actor liked it, he decided to meet Chiranjeevi garu to conversations with Harish too helped “On sets itself, we couldn’t match takes I did, which I don’t want to roles in Valmiki that is wanted to move away from his com- seek his feedback. Harish shared the my role further,” he points out. up to the scale we’ve set out for our- repeat again.” set to hit the screens fort zone. entire script to him, post which he Varun has grooved to the remix selves to achieve. We predicted that Quiz him if he is interested in star- on September 20 Song poster from the movie Valmiki “After eight hours of discussions, he told me, ‘The script is superb and version of evergreen hit number we could finish it in a certain budget, ring in the biopic of Chiranjeevi, worldwide. Director K. spoke about Jigarthanda. He asked me your character is amazing. You should Yelluvachi Godaramma Yellakila which we couldn’t do, leaving us no whose journey in the industry has Raghavendra Rao said that he recollected 25 years old mem- whether I watched it. I said yes and do it’. He gave some suggestions to Paddadammo (from 1982 film option but to compromise on the been nothing short of inspirational, ories after seeing the song on screen. He added that the he told me to watch it again. The next Harish on the creative front, which Devatha) along with Pooja Hedge in computer graphics. Yet, we still had he is prompt to answer that he is. Valmiki team did their best to make it beautiful once again. day he told me the vision he had for the latter incorporated into the film,” the film. The number is known for its the belief that it will do well post “Harish Shankar said he direct the Varun Tej said that he used to listen the Velluvachi it. After some time, we’ve decided to Varun recalls, adding for his get-up foot-tapping music and the way release and with that same belief we biopic of Chiranjeevi because he Godaramma song since his childhood and never thought make it,” Varun notes in a conversa- of Gaddalakonda Ganesh, he took his director Raghavendra Rao filmed it completed it. However, after we saw believes nobody loves him the way he that he would act in its remake. Varun thanked his team for tion. uncle’s look in Punadhirallu as refer- on the shores of river Godavari. the final product, we realized there does. As much as I feel Charan anna making the song beautiful. Varun added that he was lucky The original tells the tale of an ence. “Since Bobby was relatively new Was he nervous? He says, “Except for were glitches. We had to edit some should do it, I’d be second in line if to do a song of great actor Shoban Babu. Director Harish aspiring director (played by to the Tamil industry, no one asked the fact that I get nervous to shoot any portions, which didn’t help the con- he doesn’t do it. I will lower my height Shankar says, “Remixing of Velluvachi Godaramma song is Siddharth) who targets a ruthless why he was violent in the original, song in general, there was no added tinuity cause,” he reasons. in CG to be more apt to play my dream. We strived hard to create the 80’s atmosphere gangster (Bobby Simha) because he whereas as I’ve played a hero many pressure as such to shoot the remix He, however, asserts that space Chiranjeevi garu,” he signs off, smil- for the song. Varun and Pooja did their best and no one can wants to make a violent gangster film. times in the past, Harish felt the need number. It was last bit we filmed for. drama’s failure will not deter him ing. do better than them in the song.” Indian 2 moves to AP ollowing more than seven months political outfit Makkal Needhi Maiam. of deadlock over budgetary issues, In the sequel, Kamal will be seen as a f Shankar’s Indian 2, starring Kamal morally upright freedom fighter Senapathy, Haasan, has resumed work recent- while Siddharth, Kajal Aggarwal and ly. The latest about the film is that Rakul Preet Singh will be seen in signifi- the ace director is shooting it in cant roles. The supporting cast is stacked Rajahmundry. The schedule will go on for up with the likes of Vivekh, Nedumudi another 10-12 days. Shankar has been Venu, Samuthirakani, Delhi Ganesh and asked to complete the film by year-end. Vidyut Jamwal. Noted Hollywood stunt- The next leg of filming will take place in men Jack Gill and Tadd Griffith are chore- Chennai and Taiwan. Buzz is Kamal wants ographing action, while some parts will to wrap up the shoot by November as he be supervised by Peter Heins. Lyca wants to allot more time to his Productions is bankrolling the film, an Anirudh Ravichander musical.

JAYASUDHA felicitated with the Abhinaya Mayuri award ndustrialist and politi- Subbarami Reddy said, “In Expressing his happiness, cian T. Subbarami order to encourage films of all actor/comedian Bram- Reddy celebrated his categories I host this event hanandam said, “Subbarami i birthday in every year. I feel very happy to Reddy holds great events to Visakhapatnam on felicitate Jayasudha garu with complement senior actors. This Wednesday. Celebrities from the Abhinaya Mayuri award.” is a positive trait of his for the south film fraternity attend- Actors including Murali which I love him.” Senior actors ed the event that felicitated nat- Mohan, Dr Rajasekhar and such as , Jayapradha, ural actress Jayasudha with the others praised the politician for Radhika, among others graced Abhinaya Mayuri award. hosting such an event. the event. Speaking at the event, DEVERAKONDA Everybody to pen 4 novels on sets would be in his next? bowled over by outh star Vijay Deverakonda is capitalising on his off-screen Dulquer's charm: RITU persona to add dazzle to his on-screen character. ellichoopulu girl Ritu Varma, who has shared screen space with Deverakonda, who has won many admirers by banking on Malayalam heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan in Kanulu Kanulu Dochayante, is in awe of him. “I’ve always admired and respected y his introspective side during interviews, will be playing the. World Famous Lover role of a writer in his upcoming film, p him as an actor, especially the choices he made in his career. When In the movie, Deverakonda seeks inspiration from real life the offer to feature in this film came by, I was sure it would be a to write intense romantic novels. He writes four novels based good film. He is a very down to earth person, chilled out, friendly, on his relationship with each of his girlfriends, played by competitive and someone who doesn’t have any starry airs whatsoever. He Raashi Khanna, , and was extremely cooperative as well. I’ve had a very lovely time working Izabelle Leite. with him. Everybody on sets would be bowled over by his charm,” she Director Kranthi Madhav is said to be bringing tells us, flashing a smile. Speaking about her role and the film, the his vision of an interesting storyline where the Hyderabadi, who has recently signed Sharwanand’s Telugu-Tamil story of the protagonist is told through his nov- bilingual with Shree Karthick, adds, “It’s something which I els. The film is said to boast aesthetically haven’t done till now. She is a very sweet and independent girl designed romantic scenes curated with heart who lives by principles. The film is a sweet romantic come- touching dialogues. dy interspersed with some thriller elements. It will This role would definitely be a change from move at a fast clip. There’s a lot of travelling Deverakonda’s usual roles of an angry young involved as well. It’s going to be a fun man in love. People are eager to see how he watch.” has molded himself into the role of an - NG writer. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 sport 12 India restrict South Africa to 149/5 Deepak Chahar picks two for 22 runs in his four overs

HIGHEST SCORES ON DEBUT FOR SOUTH AFRICA IN T-20I Score Batsman Opponent Venue Date 78 Rilee Rossouw Australia Adelaide 05-11-2014 61 Greame Smith New Zealand Johannesburg 21-10-2005 56 Rassie van der Dussen Zimbabwe East London 09-10-2018 49 Christiaan Jonker India Cape Town 24-02-2018 49 Temba Bavuma India Mohali 18-09-2019 FAISEL FEATURES

PTI n MOHALI Shreyas Iyer bats during practice session BCCI/Twitter kipper Quinton de Kock and INDIA CAPTAIN debutant Temba Bavuma played VIRAT KOHLI SENT Simpressive knocks but India were able to contain South Africa to A NEW-LOOK 149 for five in the second T20 Ganguly demands International here on Wednesday. SOUTH AFRICA Newly appointed captain de Kock (52 off 37) led from the front, INTO BAT WITH while Bavuma (49 off 43) too THE VISITORS consistent run for impressed in his first limited-overs appearance for South Africa in PICKING THREE almost two years. But South Africa did not get the DEBUTANTS IN youngsters final flourish they were looking for and ended up with a below-par ANRICH NORTJE, total. India bowled well in the death BJORN FORTUIN IANS n NEW DELHI Navdeep Saini knocking at the overs, conceding only 24 runs in the doors. “These guys, with time final four.Pacer Deepak Chahar was AND BAVUMA ormer India captain and maturity, will see (Jasprit) pick of the bowler with two wickets FSourav Ganguly said that Bumrah, Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar for 22 runs from his four overs. India need to look beyond the Kumar), (Mohammed) Shami India captain Virat Kohli sent a picked up momentum after that, tak- upcoming World T20 when it as their role models and this new-look South Africa into bat with ing them to 78 for one in 10 overs. comes to finding young talent will be a healthy sign for the visitors picking three debutants It took a brilliant catch from and give them consistent runs Indian . Spinners in Anrich Nortje, Bjorn Fortuin and skipper Kohli to dismiss de Kock and in the senior squad. like Rahul Chahar, Bavuma. shift the momentum in India’s “The most important Washington Sundar, Kuldeep While Reeza Hendricks depart- favour. thing for India is to not look (Yadav), (Yuzvendra) Chahal ed cheaply, de Kock looked in sub- De Kock mistimed a hit off at the World T20 next year. will also keep everyone on lime touch from the word go. Saini and Kohli came running from Before the last World Cup their toes,” said Ganguly. De Kock cover drove spinner mid-off to pounce on it, brining the there was too much noise He said that K L Rahul Washington Sundar on the first ball crowd back to life. The stand about it and that sometimes is will now be under pressure to he faced before collecting three between de Kock and Bavuma yield- not good. What they need to keep his number four spot in straight boundaries off pacer ed 57 runs. do is pick the best possible limited overs after losing the Navdeep Saini who was taken out of Vice-captain Rassie van der players and give them consis- Test opening slot. “With Rohit the attack after conceding 13 runs in Dussen, South Africa’s best batsman tent opportunities, as there is (Sharma) and Shikhar his first over. in the World Cup, followed de Kock some serious talent in the (Dhawan) at the top as the Bavuma, South Africa’s Test spe- in the dressing room quickly by domestic circuit,” Ganguly best possible opening pair, K cialist, joined de Kock after the fall offering a simple return catch to wrote in a column for the L Rahul will be pushed. He of Hendricks in the fourth over and Ravindra Jadeja in the 13th over, Times of India. has lost his place in Test he too looked in fine touch. He made leaving his team at 90 for three. Ganguly said that the cricket due to indifferent form his intentions clear by pulling Hardik Runs dried up in the death overs bowling department in partic- and the likes of Shreyas and Pandya over deep square leg for a six. but South Africa got a much-need- ular will be interesting to Manish Pandey will keep him South Africa made only 39 for ed couple of sixes in the 20th over off watch with the likes of Deepak on his toes if he wants to hold India's captain Virat Kohli, right, congratulates teammate Deepak Chahar after he dismissed South Africa's Reeza Hendricks AP one in six overs but their innings Saini, which went for 16 runs. Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed and on to the No. 4 slot,” he said. Sindhu, Praneeth, Kashyap win in China Bumrah equipped for Test success PTI n CHANGZHOU (CHINA) her recovery from injuries. NEW n (IANS) IANS. The Indian started her (IPL) and has been instru- eigning world champion season with a win at the ver since making his Test mental in their success in the Rand title favourite P V Indonesia Masters but has Edebut in Cape Town in league. Sindhu sailed into the pre- failed to reach another final January 2018, Jasprit Bumrah “A lot of people tend to for- quarterfinals with a convinc- on the BWF circuit so far. has improved by leaps and get that Bumrah played quite a ing straight-game win over In men’s singles, world bounds and has become an lot of first-class cricket before former Olympic Gold-medal- championships bronze medal- integral part of the Indian he played for India. He has list Li Xuerui at the China list Praneeth had to battle for team across all formats, espe- bowled in these conditions Open Super 1000 tournament an hour and 12 minutes to get cially Test cricket. Bumrah has with the SG ball. He knows here on Wednesday. past Thailand’s Suppanyu featured in 12 Test matches so what to do,” said Agarkar. India’s top shuttler Sindhu Avihingsanon 21-19 21-23 far, in which he has scalped 62 Agarkar, 41, who played 26 beat China’s Li Xuerui 21-18 21-14, wickets at an average of 19.24, Tests and 191 ODIs for India, 21-12 in just 34 minutes to set while former top 10 play- thus becoming the linchpin of also said that Bumrah will be Indian paddler Sharath Kamal in a file up a clash with Thailand’s er Kashyap beat France's Brice Indian bowling unit. fresh and raring to have the ball picture SAIMedia/Twitter Pornpawee Chochuwong. Leverdez 21-12 21-15 in 38 All these 12 Tests have in his hand as he has not Replicating her world minutes. been played on foreign soil (3 played much cricket ever since championship form, the Next world no 15 in South Africa, 3 in England, the World Cup. “Since the Paddlers win Olympic Silver-medallist pro- Praneeth will face China’s Lu 4 in Australia and 2 in West Jasprit Bumrah in a file picture PTI World Cup, he hasn’t played a duced another strong perfor- Guang Zu, while Kashyap Indies) where wickets natural- lot of cricket. He missed (rest- mance to get the better of the PV Sindhu attempts a return shot BAI/Twitter File Picture lock horns with seventh seed- ly assist pacers. In all these one can see what progress he ed) the T20Is and the ODIs and Gold in 1st Div currently 20th-ranked ed Indonesian Anthony places, the right-arm pacer has made in international featured in the two Test match- Chinese, who entered the Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy 17-21 at the hands of the Sinisuka Ginting. from Mumbai has made a cricket. I expect him to do well es. So, he must be relatively at Asian C’ship match with a 3-3 record too found a place in the pre- World No.19 In women’s doubles, mark and performed brilliant- in India as well. Obviously, fresh and will be very keen to against the Indian. quarterfinals after crossing Ongbamrungphan in a match Commonwealth Games ly. However, the real test for there will be times when the perform in India as well,” he PTI n NEW DELHI Men’s singles players, Sai the opening hurdle. that lasted for 44 minutes at bronze medallists Ashwini him will come up when India spinners will dominate in the said. Praneeth and Parupalli However, Saina made an the Olympic Sports Center Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy take on South Africa in the series. However, with the kind Bumrah played two match- he Indian men’s team Kashyap also progressed to early exit after losing to Xincheng Gymnasium. too crossed the opening hur- three-match series at home. of unique ability he possesses, es in the Caribbean Islands, in Tlogged their best ever the second round after notch- Thailand’s Busanan It was the former world dle after their opponents Former Indian pacer Ajit I don’t think conditions matter which he picked 13 wickets, result at ITTF Asian Table ing up contrasting opening- Ongbamrungphan in the number one’s second succes- Chinese Taipei's Cheng Chi Ya Agarkar feels Bumrah will have to him. He has the skill-set to including a hat-trick. Tennis Championships, fin- round wins. women's singles. sive loss to the Thai player. and Lee Chih Chen retired an exceptional debut home perform in Indian conditions “I would not be surprised ishing fifth after beating Hong Commonwealth Games The London Olympics The 29-year-old Saina has mid way in the second game Test series against the Proteas. as well,” Agarkar, who is an if he has an exceptional series,” Kong 3-1 in the classification bronze medallists Ashwini bronze-medallist lost 10-21 struggled for form following after lagging 13-21 8-11. “With experience, every- expert with ESPNcricinfo, told Agarkar signed off. match here on Wednesday. The Indian team also defeated Iran 3-0 to clinch the Gold medal in the champions division. In the classification Belgian title will give me confidence: Lakshya match, India tried out a new opening with Sharath Kamal, PTI n NEW DELHI is currently in Europe playing in the who after the initial struggle, THIS YEAR I CAN Danish League for Aarhus club. managed to put it across Lam ising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen is “It’s nice to be in Denmark and the Siu Hang 9-11, 11-6, 7-11, 11- Rhoping to continue the consistency PLAY MORE league matches are exiting. It’s a new 7, 11-7 to provide the lead. that fetched him the Belgian Open as he experience for me,” he said. In the second tie, Anthony looks to break into top 50 in the world TOURNAMENTS “We are going to be in Europe for 3 Amalraj beat NG Pak Nam 9- ranking, which will help him qualify for months, play the European circuit and the 11, 11-4, 11-6, 11-7, while in bigger tournaments next season. THAN LAST YEAR IN league matches. the third singles, G Sathiyan The 18-year-old from Almora THE SENIOR “In the first team match, I won defeated Kwan Man Ho 11-5, shocked second seed Victor Svendsen of against Jan Jorgensen and got 1 point for 11-13, 11-7, 14-12. Denmark in straight games to clinch the CIRCUIT AND I HOPE the team. It was a big match for me,” In the second and fourth men’s singles title at the Belgian added the Indian, whose next outing in Mahmudullah plays a shot during his 62 run innings ICC/Twitter games, Sathiyan won the last International Challenge last Saturday. TO PREPARE WELL the country will be the Syed Modi on his second match-point. “I think I played consistently well World Tour Super 300. He was the lone Indian who throughout the week and I'm happy with FOR ALL THE Lakshya, who has been a trainee at did not lose a single match in my performance,” Lakshya, who didn't TOURNAMENTS the Prakash Padukone Badminton Mahmudullah guides team event, having played all drop a single game throughout the tour- Academy (PPBA) since 2010, had decid- matches from 1st Division to nament, told PTI. ed to play in the season circuit after the finishing fifth in the “This win will give me lots of confi- said Lakshya will have to quickly get into high in juniors last year. B’desh to 175-7 Champions Division. dence to do well in the coming tourna- the top 50 by the year end. He begun the year well with a semi- AFP n CHITTAGONG they were asked to bat first by In the final of the 1st ments,” he said. “The target now for him will be to final finish at the China Masters Super Zimbabwe captain Hamilton Division, Sharath opened “This year I can play more tourna- break into the top 50 by end of the year 100 tournament before reaching the ahmudullah Riyad Masakadza. again for India and downed ments than last year in the senior circuit so that he can qualify for bigger tourna- finals at Polish Open. After a few early Msmashed 62 off 41 balls, Mahmudullah put on 78 Amin Ahmadin 11-5, 9-11, and I hope to prepare well for all the tour- ments,” he said. exits, he suffered an ankle injury in July with five sixes, as Bangladesh runs with Mushfiqur Rahim 11-6, 11-6, while both naments.” Asked about his upcoming tourna- but recovered well to claim the Belgian posted 175-7 in their tri- (32) for the fourth Sathiyan and Amalraj were Playing his first full-fledged season ments, Lakshya, the reigning Asian Open. nation internation- before Zimbabwe snatched stretched fully. Sathiyan beat in the senior circuit, Lakshya had broken Junior Championship winner, said: “I’ll “This year, I twisted my ankle in July. al match against Zimbabwe in the momentum back with few Air Hossein Hodaei 6-11, 11- into the top-100 in March this year. The be playing the Dutch and SaarLorLux It was not very major but I took two Chittagong on Wednesday. quick strikes. 4, 10-12, 11-7, 12-10 while Belgian Open win saw him jump 12 Open next month and then in November, weeks to get back on court. I’m just tak- Liton Das gave Kayle Jarvis claimed 3-32 Amalraj accounted for places to grab the World No 67th spot in I have Irish and Scottish Open.” ing good care and rehab,” Lakshya said. Bangladesh a positive start while Chris Mpofu finished Noshad Alamiyan 18-16, 5-11, the latest BWF ranking. Lakshya, who also claimed a bronze “Mental strength is very important with 38 off 22 balls before a with 3-42 for Zimbabwe. 11-9, 6-11, 11-9 as India won His father DK Sen, a SAI coach, who at the World Junior Championship and as in senior circuit every match is tough,” mini collapse saw the home Afghanistan are the third team the yellow metal. gave him the early lessons in badminton, Lakshya Sen in a file picture qBWF silver at Youth Olympic Games last year, he signed off. side reduced to 65-3 after in the tournament.