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KIA MOTORS SUSPENDS PRODUCTION BRITISH AIRWAYS SETS FASTEST MASKED VILLAIN IN FRENCH COMIC NAGPUR LECTURER, SET ABLAZE AT 3 OF ITS PLANTS IN SOUTH KOREA FLIGHT RECORD, THANKS TO STORM WAS NAMED ‘CORONAVIRUS’ IN 2017 BY STALKER, SUCCUMBS TO BURNS

ia Motors (000270.KS) is suspending production at its three car plants s the worst storm in seven years set its eyes on the UK and Europe, hile a virus outbreak with origins in the Chinese city of Wuhan 24-year-old college teacher in Hinganghat town, who was set ablaze Kin South Korea due to a shortage of auto parts, a company official said Aa British Airways (BA) flight utilised the strong tail winds and Wmarches out into the world in the new decade of 2020, a character Aby a man in full public view almost a week back, succumbed to her on Monday. Production at its Gwangju and Sohari factories will be reached Heathrow airport from New York in a record time — four hours in a 2017 Asterix comic series was actually called Coronavirus! Asterix, burn injuries on Monday (February 10). The woman lecturer had suspended on Monday and Tuesday, the official said, adding the company and 56 minutes — at a subsonic speed of over 1,290 km per hour. the Gaul from the eponymous French comic faced Coronavirus, a sustained at least 35%-40% grade III will monitor the availability of auto According to the data available with masked Roman villain with a reputation of stopping at nothing to win. In deep dermal burns with respiratory parts in order to determine whether online flight tracker service the 37th edition of the ''Asterix and the Chariot Race,'' distress, was admitted to a Wardha to resume production after that. Kia's Flightradar24, a British Airways released in the year 2017, Asterix battles his way hospital in a critical condition and was Hwaseong factory halted output on Boeing 747 that departed from the across Italy in a chariot race against the Romans. under treatment. A bulletin released Monday and is expected to resume JFK Airport on Saturday reached Written by Thibaut Deleaz, an illustration from the by the hospital on Monday informed production on Tuesday, he added. Heathrow shortly after 11:20 pm. edition was shared by actor Jaaved Jaaferi on Twitter. that she succumbed to her injuries. UNEXPECTED SHOCKER State inks pacts with top agri APERC raises tariffs for power institutes to boost farm income PNS n VIJAYAWADA Taking a radical step to devel- consumers of above 500 units op agriculture sector, the State government on Monday signed 11 MoUs with reputed „ Every unit after 500 units to cost Rs 9.95, from the Rs 9.05 earlier organisations from across the country. PNS n VIJAYAWADA it to them. The MoUs were reached BJP weakening It is estimated that AP with MS Swaminathan rights given by The Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Foundation, Indian Council of Electricity Regulatory Company Ltd and AP agricultural Research (ICAR), Constitution, Commission (APERC) on Southern Power Distribution Soil Science Division, IARI, Officials exchange MoUs in the presence of Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy says PriGa Monday proposed an increased Company Ltd will have rev- National Institute of Plant and ministers at the CM’s camp office in Tadepalli on Monday. in tariffs that will bring the enue deficit of Rs 14,349.07 Health Management, Central Through village and ward vided at the village-level right government Rs 1,300 in addi- crore for 2020-21. They are Fertiliser Quality Control and volunteers, all government at the doorstep of the benefi- tional revenue. expecting a subsidy of Rs 7,816 Training Institute, National ciary. "We have also established 4 As per the proposed tariffs, crore from the government. Seed Research and Training services were being provided at the 11,158 rythu bharosa centres power consumers will have to This includes Rs 7,463 crore Institute, Central Research village-level right at the doorstep across the State for the bene- pay 90 paise more for every subsidy for agriculture sector. Institute for Dryland of the beneficiary fit of the farmers and by June additional unit of power after In December 2019, the Agriculture, National Dairy — YS JAGANMOHAN REDDY all these centres would be the 500 unit mark. Southern and Eastern Discoms Research Institute, Indian CHIEF MINISTER OF AP made available with agriculture Accordingly, every unit after had projected their ARR at Rs Veterinary Research Institute, assistants, horticulture assis- 500 units will cost Rs 9.95. recover a part of the losses they He said Discoms would get 44,840.86 crore and total rev- Southern Regional Animal tant, veterinary and aqua assis- Earlier, it was Rs 9.05. have been incurring for various an additional income of Rs 200 enue at current tariffs, includ- Disease Diagnostic Lab, improvement in the agricul- tants," the Chief Minister said. The move will burden 1.35 reasons. APERC made it clear crore from raise in the power ing non-tariff income, addi- Institute of Animal Health ture standards. Soon after He said that farmers would lakh households across the that hike in tariffs was the only tariffs for railway traction. tional surcharge and cross sub- and Veterinary Biologicals and forming the government, we be given quality seeds, fertilis- state. Government depart- to save discoms from losses. Andhra Pradesh had surplus sidy surcharge, at Rs 30,399 ICAR-CIFA. have taken initiatives to pro- ers and farmer equipment ments, corporate, schools and APERC Chairman power of 9,500 million units, crore. While Southern Discom Speaking on the occasion, vide good governance right at through rythu bharosa centres. colleges, offices and industries Nagarjuna Reddy said details Nagarjuna Reddy said and dis- estimated the revenue deficit at the Chief Minister said, "It is the village level itself." Also, they could sell their pro- will have to pay more. of subsidies would be printed closed that the government had current tariff at Rs 10,301.18 very important to partner with He said through village and duce through these centres at APERC is of the opinion on the reverse of bills sent to rejected the request of some crore, Eastern Discom pegged such eminent organisations ward volunteers, all govern- pricess not less than the MSP. that Discoms can now make them. private organisations to supply it at Rs 4,140.06 crore. for the development and ment services were being pro- 4 SC upholds constitutional Four killed as It's in BJP-RSS India’s first coronavirus auto rams DNA to try and into mini-van erase quotas: validity of SC, ST (amend) Act patient on path to recovery n PNS VIJAYAWADA n n Rahul PNS NEW DELHI One of the key PNS NEW DELHI „ Re-test comes back negative Four persons were killed on In a significant judgement, observations made The latest test results of the spot and two others were the Supreme Court on Monday by the Supreme Kerala's first patient confirmed in Thrissur also confirmed injured when an auto-rick- 5 upheld the constitutional valid- Court was that with coronavirus, who was that the patient's condition is shaw and a mini-truck collid- ity of the SC/ST Amendment admitted in the Thrissur currently stable. ed head-on at Repudi village Act, 2018. preliminary inquiry Medical College hospital, has Additionally, seven people in Phirangipuram Mandal of The apex court noted that not a must into returned negative. remain in isolation wards in Guntur district on Monday. the court can grant anticipato- courts can however quash FIRs the case According to reports, the Thrissur. The remaining per- Three of the four deceased ry bail only when prima facie in exceptional circumstances. patient - a medical student sons who are being observed belonged to the same family. case is not made out. The key A bench headed by Justice who returned from Wuhan have been moved to their According to the police, observations include -- Arun Mishra said that before Bhat, other judge on the and was confirmed with the houses and will be quarantined the accident occurred when Preliminary inquiry not a must registering an FIR under the Bench, said citizens should virus on January 30 - tested there. the passenger auto on its way into the case; No prior Act it is not mandatory to con- treat each other with equality negative in the fifth swab sam- This after their tests from Narasaraopet to approval of appointing author- duct a preliminary inquiry emphasizing that the liberal ple that was submitted to the returned negative for the virus. Phirangipuram lost control ity or senior cops required into the matter, and also senior use of anticipatory bail will run laboratories. If her next sam- recovered and will be dis- As on Sunday, 248 people are and hit the mini-truck coming before FIRs; anticipatory bail officials' approvals is also not contrary to the intention of ple also tests negative, the charged from the hospital. under home quarantine in from the opposite direction. provision not available; and required. justice Ravindra Parliament. patient will be declared fully District medical authorities Thrissur. 4 GARGI COLLEGE CASE Omar’s sister moves SC over India to become DCW issues notice to police, self-sufficient in production of admin on sexual harassment his detention under PSA pulses: Centre PNS n NEW DELHI dents about the incident that PNS n NEW DELHI tional, and said that it also bla- has anyway been in custody took place on February 6, day tantly violates fundamental over several months in a state The Delhi Commission for 3 of the annual festival 'Reverie'. Omar Abdullah's sister on rights. that was under a complete Women (DCW) Chief Swati Later, she told media per- Monday moved the Supreme Sara Abdullah Pilot, in the lockdown." 8 Maliwal announced on sons here that, "In Gargi Court challenging his fresh petiton, said, "when her broth- Sara urged the Supreme Monday that the commission College, the miscreants detention under the stringent er's release was imminent, the Court to issue writ in the will issue notices to Delhi molested the college girls. Public Safety Act (PSA). Petitioner has shockingly nature of Habeas Corpus Police and Gargi college Despite being such a serious Senior advocate Kapil Sibal learnt about his new commanding the TODAY administration in the matter of matter, the police and the col- sought urgent hearing in the detention under the pro- authorities concerned ALMANAC ‘Council secretary alleged sexual harassment at lege administration present matter, and the top court visions of the Public Safety to produce "the person Month & Paksham: the campus. on the spot did not take any agreed to consider his request. Act (under which their of the detenu forthwith Maliwal visited Gargi college action. I have come to meet Omar's sister Sara Abdullah father also remains before this Hon'ble Magha & Krishna Paksha browbeaten to stall campus on Monday afternoon girls in the college. Pilot termed the February 5 detained), which could have Court for being set at Panchangam and talked to some of the stu- 4 order under PSA unconstitu- no application to one who liberty." Tithi : 02:52 am (Next Day) Nakshatram: Purva Phalguni: 02:23 file on select panel’ pm PNS n VIJAYAWADA of fear and anxiety due to the Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start undue pressure. They said that APSRTC to get fleet of 1,048 buses by March any important work) A group of TDP MLCs on they would fight a legal battle Rahukalam: 03:-21 pm – 04:46 pm Monday alleged that some on the issue besides lodging a senior leaders in the YSRCP complaint with the Governor. Yamagandam: 09:39 am – 11:04 am Orders already placed with Volvo and Ashok Leyland, deliveries expected next month Varjyam: government pressurized It may be recalled that the 08:48 pm – 10:13 pm Legislative Council secretary CRDA Dissolution Bill and the Of this, about Rs 325 crore Gulika: C PRADEEP n 1,048 New Buses for APSRTC 12:30 pm - 01:55 pm Balakrishnamacharyulu not Administrative n VIJAYAWADA has been sanctioned for the Good Time: (to start any important work) to clear the file pertaining to Decentralisation Bill were n 18 Volvo multi-axle and purchase of the 1,048 buses. As Amritakalam: 08:42 am – 10:07 am constitution of the Select referred to a Select Committee Passengers in Andhra Pradesh 50 Indra buses of now, there are 27 Vennela Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:07 pm – 12:53 pm Committee on the decentral- of the Upper House. can look forward to a much services and 68 Amaravati ser- isation Bills. They said that this The office of the Upper more comfortable ride from n 11 mt 630 non-a/c buses vices for a comfortable journey. VIJAYAWADA had led to the Council secre- House, in a latest develop- this march onward, with the and 12 mt 300 non a/c buses With the addition of the new WEATHER tary setting aside the relevant ment, returned the relevant APSRTC set to get a brand new buses that include 18 multi- file and not honouring the file, angering the TDP MLCs. fleet of 1,048 buses. n State government sanctioned axle Volvo services, the num- Forecast: Haze directions of the Council They met the Council sec- The State government has Rs 1,000 crore ber of a/c services being plied Temp: 26/19 chairman. retary on Monday, requesting already placed orders with in the state would go up to 230. Humidity: 72% TDP MLCs Buddha him to constitute the Select Volvo and Ashok Leyland for the new fleet of 1,048 buses and This includes Garuda, Garuda Sunrise: 06.44 Venkanna, Naga Jagadish, Committee immediately and the buses and they are likely to for other infrastructural devel- Plus and Indra services. As of Sunset: 06.15 Ashok Babu, Bachchula follow the instructions of the be delivered by March, con- to the APSRTC's existing fleet. Indra a/c buses, 11-mt 630 opment activities, the govern- now, the a/c buses register Current Weather Conditions Arjunudu and others claimed council chairman. firmed APSRTC officials. The new buses will include 18 non-a/c buses and 12-mt 300 ment has sanctioned about Rs occupancy of 90 per cent. Updated February 10, 2019 5:00 PM that the official was in the grip 4 The new buses will be added multi-axle Volvo a/c buses, 50 non-a/c buses. For purchasing 1,000 crore to the APSRTC. 4 VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 11, 2020 vijayawada 02

he Opposition parties J&K as a land of bombs and have been branding the gunfire? TBJP and its leaders His volley of questions left Prime Minister Narendra Modi has silenced Opposition effectively the Opposition dumbfounded. Modi and Home Minister Failing to initiate quality Amit Shah not only commu- discussion on the Motion to nal but also as ‘anti-minority’. Pakistani Prime Minister, the interests of bear the anti-minority express Thanks to the These allegations not only shows how world nations hold Opposition has held protests at minorities in policy of the Pakistan President, the MPS from reveal the efforts of the India close to their chest. Pakistan if the TRULY government. opposition benches launched Opposition and also the polit- Speaking to the media after Shaheen Bagh in Delhi continuously MoU inked SPEAKING Modi’s speeches in personal attacks on the PM ical conspiracy hatched by it the UN General Assembly between him both the Lower and and Home Minister. against the BJP to mislead the meet, Imran said world to project an image of how insecure his Pakistani coun- Upper Houses unearthed After hearing the PM’s public. nations are not able to medi- minorities are in India. The terpart Liakat Ali facts from history. His reply speech, it has been proven The opposition parties, ate in J&K issue because they Khan was any indi- left no chance to the once again that he is an unpar- which are in a state of disar- regard India as a huge market Opposition launched the Shaheen cation. Opposition to attack the BJP. alleled speaker. The difference ray after electoral defeat at the with a population of over 1.2 Modi said Nehru wrote to During the winter session, between Modi-led BJP and the hands of the BJP eight months billion. On the J&K issue, Bagh protests as an experiment the first CM of Assam to rec- the PM explained to the MPs Opposition became clearer. ago, have been scheming to there was no international having failed on all fronts ognize difference between the need for the government The Parliament session left sling mud on the government pressure on Narendra Modi, Hindu expatriates and Muslim to pass the CAA, leaving no Rahul Gandhi and his chorus one way or the other. he remarked. migrants and referred to scope for them to launch a group and leaders of regional Coming to power for a sec- The Opposition knew all joint session of Parliament, know whether Ambedkar was Y SATYA KUMAR Nehru’s statement made in scathing attack on the BJP. parties supporting group help- ond term, Prime Minister this, yet it is branding the BJP Modi traced the freedom communal. BJP National Secretary 1950 on the right of the But, it has become cus- less but jealous. Modi took measures like “communal” as it has got an movement and its aftermath Modi recalled how the Pakistani persecuted to citi- tomary for the Opposition to Addressing a rally recently, strengthening economy, invit- issue to confront the BJP with, and countered the Opposition Congress Working Committee zenship. unleash mudslinging cam- Rahul went on record that ing foreign investments, after passing of the CAA. and confronted it by question- in 1947 adopted a resolution Hindus living in Pakistan. Were Lal Bahadur Sastri, paign against the BJP. youth will attack the PM with adopted a decisive stand on Opposition has held ing who is communal, the BJP to protect all the non-Muslims Modi also brought to the Ram Manohar Lohia and Modi asked the MPs to say sticks. J&K issue, finding a lasting protests at Shaheen Bagh in or the Opposition. He con- who crossed over to India notice of the House how for- Nehru communal? Why did who was responsible for In spite of humiliated by solution to the Ram Mandir Delhi continuously to project structively destroyed the from Pakistan. He questioned mer PM Lal Bahadur Shastri Nehru use the word ‘minori- imposing Emergency, taking people at the hustings and issue and alienating Pakistan an image of how insecure Opposition arguments. the MPs whether the Congress in 1964 adopted a resolution ties’ to describe the Hindus on judiciary for a ride and bury- his defeat in Amethi, he did globally by branding it as a ter- minorities are in India. The Ambedkar said Hindus, is communal. Why did the in Parliament on relaxing the run from Pakistan? Modi ing the statue? Who dissolved not realise his folly. The rorist nation. He succeeded in Opposition launched the mostly Dalits, had stayed back Congress want to provide rules to allow Pakistani asked the Opposition. democratically-elected gov- Congress activists are sailing winning friends from other Shaheen Bagh protests as an in Pakistan upon the country’s shelter to non-Muslims only? Hindus to return to India in AICC member Bhupender ernments? Who changed CMs with a leader who does not nations. experiment having failed on bifurcation and expressed his Noted socialist leader Ram view of the violation of human Kumar Datta who had settled in Congress-ruled states time know how to respect the Pakistan’s efforts to rake all fronts. desire to welcome them back Manohar Lohia went on rights prevailing then. in Pakistan and first law min- and again? Who wielded PM of a nation. Such leaders up J& K issue on the interna- While speaking on the to India. record demanding the coun- First Prime Minister ister of Pakistan Jogendranath authority over the PMO should realise that criticising tional fora met with failure. Motion of Thanks to the Quoting Ambedkar as say- try to take note of the atroci- Jawaharlal Nehru was also Mandal returned to India and through remote control affect- Modi would mean spitting Statement of Imran Khan, President of India’s address to ing thus, Modi sought to ties perpetrated against the favourably disposed to protect died here peacefully unable to ing its autonomy? Who turned on the sun. CAPSULE Bikes with more than Drop in tomato prices Kshetrapalaka Mahasivaratri leave farmers in the lurch Utsavam in Tirumala PNS n VIJAYAWADA VIJAYAWADA: On the auspicious 6 challans to be seized occasion of Mahasivaratri on Having competed with onions n February 21, Kshetrapalaka PNS VISAKHAPATNAM n The traffic cops of the in October last selling at Rs 50 Utsavam will be conducted in city have formed special a kg, tomato is being sold at Rs Tirumala. Though hill temple As many motorists are not pay- 5 kg dampening the spirit of ing the challans generated teams, who have been farmers, who raised tomato as happens to be a world renowned deputed across the city's Vaishnava temple, the custodian- against them for violating traf- an alternative to dry and wet Kshetrapalaka happens to be fic rules, the traffic cops in Vis- streets, to check vehicles crops. Lord Shiva, hence, standing as a akhapatnam city have decided and verify if there are any Farmers are apprehensive of live stance for 'Shiva-Kesava to seize the bikes. Motorists are pending e-Challans reaping the investment costs. Abedha' (no difference between now wondering why cops are against them Increase in the area under the Lord Shiva and Lord Maha stopping them even after wear- crop, tomatoes flooding the Vishnu). On this day, a team of ing the headgear. So far, the n The cops are armed with market from various places led priests reach Gogarbham dam cops were enforcing helmet apps on their smart to the current state of affairs, and perform special abhishekam compliances in the city. phones and will seize the according to reports. to the presiding deity of Rudra, The traffic cops of the city vehicle in case there are Farmers in Western Krishna cotton and chilli fields and for n Farmers in Western transplanting paddy. Farmers who is located here by chanting have formed special teams, more than six pending especially in Tiruvuru, Nuzivid, Krishna especially in who have been deputed across year. The traffic cops have do not receive alerts for the Mylavram, Nandigama and pay Rs 300 to Rs 500 to each Namaka, Chamakas. Later, they challans issued against it Tiruvuru, Nuzivid, distribute prasadam to devotees the city's streets, to check vehi- clicked the picture of the traffic violation fines. Jaggaiahpet cultivated toma- agricultural worker and are and return to temple. cles and verify if there are any motorist, along with their vehi- The city police urged toes in large quantities, along apprehensive of recovering even Mylavram, Nandigama pending e-Challans against cles. And the owner of the motorists to know about e- pay the dues by intercepting with other vegetable crops like the labour costs. and Jaggaiahpet them. The cops are armed vehicle receives an e-Challan Challans pending against them vehicles and entering their lady's finger, cucumber, ridge Some farmers with the help cultivated tomatoes in with apps on their smart on their phone through an app by looking up their vehicle vehicle numbers in the app. gourd and so on. of family members are harvest- large quantities, along Kuchandrapeta phones and will seize the vehi- linked to the road transport numbers in the e-Challan Police sources said that special For the past 15 days, harvest- ing tomatoes and selling them with other vegetable Utsavam conducted cle in case there are more than authority (RTA) server. mobile apps and other websites teams set up for the job has ing of tomatoes is going on. at whatever price the fruit fetch- crops like lady's finger, VIJAYAWADA: As per the six pending challans issued Many motorists have not and clear their dues. Vizag managed to collect pending Initially, prices are encouraging es in the open market. Others cucumber, ridge gourd tradition, Kupchandra Peta against it. provided their phone numbers City Police Commissioner said fines from over 2,000 motorists but it gradually nosedived strik- are leaving the crop high and and so on. Utsavam was held under the Over three lakh e-Challans to the RTA, or have not updat- the traffic cop teams are going per day since the drive began ing a blow to farmers. Farmers dry unable to do anything. aegis of Sri Kodandarama Swamy have been issued over the last ed them. Consequently, they to catch violators, who failed to around a week ago. complain that there are no tak- Some of the farmers are seen n For the past 15 days, temple on Monday. The utsava ers for tomatoes. They have to going about villages on their harvesting of tomatoes idols of Sri Kodandarama Swamy, sell tomatoes by pleading mercy bicycles to sell tomatoes. is going on. Initially, along with Sita Devi and with traders, they say. There is Currently, a kilo of tomato prices are encouraging ‘Maintain no cold storage facility to store fetches Rs 15 in retail market Lakshmana Swamy, were taken but it gradually On 2nd day, crowds throng them to sell at a later stage, and Rs 12 in Rythu Bazaars. But on a grand procession to nosedived striking a Kupuchandrapeta, which is hygiene to keep farmers are bent on selling it at the farmers, who toil hard, are located 8 km from Tirupati. whatever price they get. not able to recover costs. blow to farmers Snapana Thirumanjanam and Gunadala Mary Matha shrine diseases at bay’ In fact, there is a huge Cultivation of tomatoes has Unjal Seva to utsava idols were demand for agricultural work- become a gamble in the absence sold at Rs 3,000 and it dropped performed at the village in the PNS n VIJAYAWADA Social Services Director Father PNS n VIJAYAWADA ers. They have to be fetched of MSP like other crops. A mon- to Rs 1,200 a quintal a fortnight evening. Later, deities returned to Pasala Thomas and others par- from other States for working in th ago, a quintal of tomatoes is ago. Now, it sells at Rs 500. the temple. Pedda Jeeyar Swamy, Warangal Catholic Diocese ticipated in the holy mass con- VMC Commissioner V Chinna Jeeyar, deputy executive Bishop Udumala Bala on ducted at the Bishop Grossi Prasanna Venkatesh said that officer Shanti, AEO Durga Raju, Monday took part in the holy High School. all the students should maintain superintendent Ramesh and a mass on the second day of the Heavy rush of devotees con- personal hygiene while partic- Man held for large number of devotees three-day Gunadala Mother tinued at Gunadala shrine as ipating in a programme at Tech workshops participated. Mary festival here. The bishop devotees thronged from various Montessori High School to duping people said that the Gunadala Mary fes- places to seek the blessings of mark the National Deworming tival was famous across the Mother Mary. Devotees marched day on Monday. best bet to enhance PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM world, which reflects the tradi- to the hill shrine in a queue line Speaking on the occasion, tion and culture of the country. and offered special prayers. Prasanna Venkatesh said that The cybercrime police on He said that the speciality of this Hundreds of volunteers ren- deworming tablets were dis- practical knowledge Monday arrested, the 32- festival was people from all reli- Rao, Vijayawada Catholic dered their services to lakhs of tributed across all the govern- year-old, S Abdul Mufeez, gions come and worship and Diocese Monsignor Muvvala devotees. The RTC is operating ment, aided and private for duping several people to seek the blessings of Mother Prasad, Vicor General M Gabriel, special services and railways schools, Anganwadi centres the tune of Rs 11.5 lakh in Mary. Gunadala Holy Shrine Rector made arrangements to halt trains and were told that deworm- the guise of herbal products Vijayawada Catholic diocese Father Y William Jayaraju, at Madhura Nagar and Gunadala ing tablets would be given supply businessman. Bishop Thelagatoti Joseph Raja Chancellor Father Valle Jojibabu, for the convenience of devotees. twice in a year. The Inspector of Cybercrime Police Station, Vizag, V Gopinath, said that Abdul Mufeez is a native of Kurnool and he Most Indian millennials believe posted an advertisement in a newspaper for the recruit- ment of distributor for the VIJAYAWADA Herbal and Ayurveda prod- BULLION RATES in monogamy, concludes survey Students engrossed at a demonstration at national-level technical workshop on ucts. GOLD ‘Trouble shooting and servicing of electrical drives and appliances' at Potti One Md Hidayatullah n l Sixty one per cent of Sriramulu Chalavadi Mallikarjuna Rao College of Engineering and Technology in from Vizag city came across ` 40,960 (10 gm) PNS NEW DELHI women and 53 per cent Vijayawada on Monday the advertisement and he ` 350 Even as the Indian millennials contacted Abdul Mufeez. of men consider love as n SILVER may have evolved and well-trav- a true stroke of PNS VIJAYAWADA of students to be industry Later, Hidayatullah ` elled, most of them believe in the ready, he said. deposited one lakh in the 46,100(1kg) serendipity and want it ` 100 falling in love and want to live A two-day national-level tech- EEE Department head Y bank account of Mufeez for with their partner 'happily ever to just happen to them nical workshop on 'Trouble Rajendra Babu said that 250 the herbal products and after', rather than exploring mul- by chance shooting and servicing of elec- students of electrical and elec- dealership of the products. CHICKEN tiple relationships, a survey by l Thirty five per cent of trical drives and appliances' tronics engineering discipline However, he didn't get `/KG dating app OkCupid disclosed was organised by the participated in the workshop any products and he RATES on Monday. men love the concept of Department of Electrical and from various engineering col- realised that he was cheat- Dressed/With Skin `120 A large majority of both men falling in love and really Electronics Engineering at leges in the city. Students were ed. Without Skin `140 and women (85 per cent) report want it to happen to Potti Sriramulu Chalavadi given a detailed description of Based on a complaint Broiler at Farm `88 a preference to chat over a them compared to only Mallikarjuna Rao College of the trouble shooting and ser- from lodged by steaming cuppa, while out on a 25 per cent of women Engineering and Technology. vicing of various electrical Hidayatullah, police inves- first date even today. not far behind with over 30 per love the concept of falling in love Addressing the workshop machines like alternating cur- tigated the case and nabbed "Unlike popular perception, cent men and women saying that and really want it to happen to l Seventy one per cent of here on Monday, principal K rent (AC) motors and gener- the accused Abdul Mufeez. EGG men are actually hopeless they are still driven by the idea them compared to only 25 per women said they would Nageswara Rao stressed the ators, direct current (DC) The investigation has RATES `/100 romantics at heart and like to go of true love. cent of women. only get hitched if they need to focus on fundamentals motors and generators, trans- revealed that Abdul Mufeez HYDERABAD 350 all-guns blazing on planning Sixty one per cent of women Seventy one per cent of are in love with their and put the academic skills formers, different types of AC has duped several people VIJAYAWADA 345 Valentine's Day celebrations," and 53 per cent of men consid- women said they would only get partner, whereas 61 per acquired in the college to bet- and DC starters, sub-station from some parts of Vizag, the company said in a statement. er love as a true stroke of hitched if they are in love with cent of men do not ter use for gaining practical switchgear equipment, home East Godavari, VISAKHAPATNAM 380 While most millennials have serendipity and want it to just their partner, whereas 61 per cent consider marriage out knowledge. appliances and control panel Vizianagaram districts of RETAIL PRICE `3.45 an unquenchable thirst for happen to them by chance. of men do not consider marriage The technical workshop will boards as part of the work- and also a few parts of (IN VIJAYAWADA) of love a sacrilege knowledge (46 per cent), love is Thirty five per cent of men out of love a sacrilege. enhance practical knowledge shop, he said. 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VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 11, 2020 vijayawada 03 CAPSULE Rushikonda beach to get a facelift Man produces n fake complainants PNS VISAKHAPATNAM n With the prime objective of maintaining the pristine in local court The Rushikonda beach is one coastal environment and developing environment friendly VISAKHAPATNAM: In an among the 13 identified beach- sustainable tourist amenities in beaches in the coastal incident of conspiracy against es in the country being devel- stretches of the country, the Ministry of Tourism has court, a man accused in two oped under the umbrella of the embarked upon the Beach Environment and Aesthetics cases was arrested for Integrated Coastal Zone Management Services (BEAMS) producing fake complainants Management Project. Many GITAM president M Sribharath speaks at a national workshop on ‘IP Protection with documents hatching a infrastructure and amenity n The CCTV surveillance and availability of security guards and Innovation Management for Competitiveness of Academia and Industries' at scene of compromise and development works would take addresses the concerns of security of the beach goers, GITAM University campus in Visakhapatnam on Monday close two cases against him. place on the beach, according including watch towers and trained life guards with to the Ministry of Forest, According to the city police, adequate safety equipment Adari Ravi Kumar is facing Environment and Climate ‘US put India under trials against two cases in Change. ADM court (III). However, he With the prime objective of watch towers and trained life pilot beaches that the BEAMS hatched a conspiracy to close maintaining the pristine coastal guards with adequate safety programme has generated, the his cases with the help of two environment and developing equipment to ensure safety of government has decided to IPR priority watch list’ other men at Lok Adalat on environment friendly sustain- male/female bio-toilets, show- es. To this objective, the bathers. extend such facilities in about February 8. Ravi attached the able tourist amenities in beach- er panels, change room facili- BEAMS infrastructure also The BEAMS programme, 100 beaches of the country in PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM n NRDC Chairman photos of Sanapal Santosh es in the coastal stretches of the ty, purified drinking water includes a grey water treatment recognising the need of differ- a span of five years. Dr Purushotham said from Hyderabad and Andraju country, the Ministry of facility, access pathways, seat- plant for recycling water for ently-abled visitors, also pro- The ministry, in collabora- India continues to remain on the that India had taken Ravi Kumar with the Aadhaar Tourism has embarked upon ing benches/sit out umbrellas, horticulture and flushing pur- vides for amphibious wheel tion with the Andhra Pradesh United States (US) 'Priority copy of the actual the Beach Environment and children play area/fitness poses, a solid waste manage- chair both for beach sand and government has initiated beach Watch List' for not following the steps to address complainants on the letter of Aesthetics Management equipment, first aid station, ment plant for processing bio- water. Furnishings and suitability assessment survey in Intellectual Property Rights intellectual property compromise. He brought his Services (BEAMS). The min- cloak room facility, vehicle waste, a solar power plant for cladding of facilities has been the State to identify potential (IPR) and for posing new chal- challenges and two friends impersonating as istry was giving reply to a parking facility, beach layout energy requirement at the site done with extensive use of beaches to be taken up for such lenges, said National Research promote IP protection the actual complainants. The query of Rajya Sabha MP V and signages. and landscape lighting. bamboo and other environ- eco-friendly development in Development Corporation and enforcement original complainants were Vijayasai Reddy on Monday. In developing such facilities, The CCTV surveillance and ment friendly material. Andhra Pradesh amongst the (NRDC) Chairman and Aditya and Siva Teja. The The infrastructure and due care is being undertaken to availability of security guards New beaches in AP to be 20 beaches targeted for devel- Managing Director Dr H court officials, however, found tourist facilities/amenities maintain the pristine environ- addresses the concerns of secu- taken up opment during 2020-21 in the Purushotham here on Monday. system in the country is offering difference in the signature of include environment-friendly mental character of the beach- rity of the beach goers. Safety Driven by the response in coastline of the country. He was speaking at a nation- a conducive environment for the two impersonators with al-level workshop at GITAM on students to choose entrepreneur- those of the actual complaint "IP Protection and Innovation ship as an ideal career option, he on the case files. When Management for added. asked about the same, the Farmer protests Competitiveness of Academia He further informed that three got scared and managed Anil Kumar: Work at Autonagar and Industries" jointly organised around 45 patents registered to escape from the court hall. to protect by NRDC, GITAM School of from Visakhapatnam region Adari Ravi, who is the kingpin Law, AP Innovation Society through NRDC in which 15 are of the entire court fraud people: TDP and Department for Promotion only from GITAM University. episode, has 11 cases booked not stopped, Opposition lying of Industry and Internal Trade. He appreciated the university at different police stations. A PNS n AMARAVATI While addressing the gather- management for taking new rowdy sheet is opened against PNS n AMARAVATI n Some political leaders ing, NRDC Chairman Dr initiative to start Venture him and maintained at the TDP MLA G Butchaiah were running a false Purushotham said that India Development Centre (VDC) MVP Police Station. The three Chowdary on Monday visit- Minister for Water Resources had taken steps to address intel- on the campus for the benefit of campaign stating that accused were arrested on ed the farmers, who have Anil Kumar Yadav said that lectual property challenges and the student community. Monday for conspiring against been agitating to exert pres- there is no truth in the propa- Kia Morors was in promote IP protection and GITAM president M the court and cops recorded sure on the government to ganda that the engineering talks with the Tamil enforcement. Sribharath said that the govern- their confession statement, retain the capital in works at Autonagar in the city Nadu government to The NRDC is actively pro- ment must establish an effective seized one cell phone from Amaravati. were stalled due to stoppage of pull out of Andhra moting research and innovation system for protecting against the them. He would be produced Butchaiah Chowdary and works at the Polavaram project Pradesh, Anil Kumar across universities and the pre- unfair commercial use of inno- before the court. farmers of Rajamahendrava- site and Amaravati capital. Yadav said sent innovation and start up eco- vations. ram region expressed solidar- Addressing a press confer- ity with the cause of the ence here on Monday, he said n He sought to know Capital Development Region there was no link between why Naidu is not Condition of fasting farmers. The TDP MLA said Autonagar and Amaravati or uttering a word youths deteriorates that Jagan has been destroy- Polavaram. "Vijayawada against income tax Naidu, CPI leader attack AMARAVATI: Tension continued ing the State with his illogi- Autonagar was established 40 tax raids conducted on the res- Minister said TDP senior raids conducted on the to prevail in the Capital Region cal policies. years ago. If Opposition leader idence of his former personal leaders were themselves talk- residence of his former ANU Vice-Chancellor on Monday. Two youths - He termed the agitation N Chandrababu Naidu does secretary though several crores ing about misuse of office by personal secretary of the Capital Region farm- get a Polavaram contract, does of ill-gotten wealth was found. former intelligence chief AB n Chandrababu Naidu con- Srikar and Ravi - who though several crores PNS VIJAYAWADA undertook a 150-hour ers is meant to protect the it mean that the project has He said the State govern- Venkateswara Rao and won- demned the attacks on uni- interests of over five crore been stalled?," he asked. ment had saved Rs 850 crore dered why they were alleging of ill-gotten wealth was Opposition leader N versity students. 'Deeksha' opposing the three- found capital concept in the State five people of the State. But the Certain political leaders through reverse tendering on that the YSRCP was targeting Chandrababu Naidu and CPI He alleged that the attacks days were shifted to a hospital government has been were running a false cam- Polavaram works and vowed to him. "A TDP MP himself State secretary Ramakrishna were initiated in the presence by police as their condition scheming to project it as the paign stating that Kia Morors complete the project in the tweeted what Venkateswara in irregularities he or she called on students of of Acharya Nagarjuna deteriorated. The farmers agitation limited to mere 29 was in talks with the Tamil stipulated time. " Rao had done," he added. would be liable for punish- Acharya Nagarjuna University Vice-Chancellor. opposed the move of the police villages of the Capital Nadu government to pull out It is not proper for the He appealed to the media ment. "How can anyone infer University (ANU), who are He said that the Vice- to forcibly shift the youths to Development Region. He of Andhra Pradesh, Anil Opposition to campaign that not to carry false reports. that if action is taken against undergoing treatment at a Chancellor was not discharg- hospital. A heated argument reminded all that people of Kumar Yadav said and sought industries are going away from Stating that 80-90 per cent of one or two officials, all offi- private hospital here on ing his duties properly and was ensued between the police and all social groups pooled to know why Naidu is not the State," he added. the officials were honest, he cials are targeted?" he won- Monday. Speaking to media showing favour towards the the agitators for some time. their lands for Amaravati. uttering a word against income The Water Resources said if an officer was indulged dered. persons, TDP chief N ruling YSRCP government. Meanwhile, TDP MLA Butchaiah Choudhary expressed solidarity with agitating farmers at Velagapudi. Four killed as auto rams... ‘Naidu politicising action TG Venkatesh wants Amaravati Addressing the protesters, he said farmers had parted with Continued from Page 1 months). The fourth victim was 34,320 acres of land. He said yet to be identified. The injured because of the misrule of the The police identified three of were shifted to Guntur on tainted official: Botsa to be ‘country's second capital’ present government, no one the deceased as Kakani Rama- Government Hospital for treat- was coming forward to give devi (40), Kakani Manikantha ment. The police registered a PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM PNS n KURNOOL Capital Development Region lands to the government. (5) and Kakani Yasaswini (11 case and started investigations. by dismissing Amaravati is TDP chief N Chandrababu BJP MP TG Venkatesh on unfit to become the capital. Naidu has been trying to Sunday said that some of the Statements of the YSRCP pro- politicise the disciplinary units of Kia Motors are being vided enough fuel for action taken against a 'corrupt' relocated because of the poli- Chandrababu Naidu to speak State inks pacts with top agri officer accusing the govern- cies of Chief Minister YS on Amaravati. ment of victimising the officer, Jaganmohan Reddy. He If people of Amaravati and but he remained tight-lipped stressed the need for Jagan to Rayalaseema are denied ben- on IT raids on another officer, learn how to deal with indus- efits and mere allocation of institutes to boost farm income Minister for Municipal trialists. High Court to Kurnool is not Continued from Page 1 offered training in various keting mechanism would be Administration Botsa He further stated that enough, he said expressing agriculture domains. We have adopted and the required man- Satyanarayana criticised. Amaravati best suited as the his opposition to giving all The Chief Minister stated fixed a minimum support power would also be deployed Addressing the media here second capital of the country amenities to Vizag. that 50 per cent of the farmers price for every crop and the at the crop procurement cen- on Monday, he said that the ister clarified that the objective compared to Hyderabad. He indirectly supports decentral- He reminded the govern- in the State had less than 1.25 government will intervene if tres. Through rythu bharosa, yellow media also not of the government is to devel- suggested to the government to isation of administration. If the ment of AP that Kurnool was acres of agriculture land and 70 the farmer is being paid with every year Rs 13,500 was being responding on the IT raids. op all regions. send proposals to the Central Centre agrees to locate the the State capital during 1953- per cent of the farmers had less less than the fixed price for the provided to the farmer fami- However big an official may The government is saddled government to make High Court in Kurnool, it 56. During his stint in the TDP, than one hectare of land. crop to make sure that the lies. "We are providing free be, he would be accountable to with the responsibility of Amaravati as the second cap- would mean that it approves he and other leaders tried to "As part of these MoUs, farmer doesn't face any loss," electricity for nine hours. We his deeds, he added. developing all regions. The ital of the country, while the the three capital formula of the convince Chandrababu on the farmers will be trained in he said. are also providing crop insur- Referring to former minis- government is keen to devel- State implements the three YSRCP government, he need to develop all the regions organic and natural farming Jagan said for the effective ance to the farmers without ter Ch Ayyanna Patrudu's crit- op Visakhapatnam on par capital formula in Andhra remarked. equally, he said describing techniques. They will also be implementation, proper mar- putting any burden on them." icism on the three capitals' for- with Hyderabad in five years, Pradesh. The Chief Minister spilled how they became helpless on mula of the YSRCP, the min- he said. He said that the BJP rather bad blood among people of the being admonished by Naidu. APSRTC to get fleet DCW issues notice to police, Warehouses in every ‘Council secretary of 1,048 buses... admin on sexual browbeaten to stall Continued from Page 1 Volvo multi-axle, 50 Indra harassment a/c, 11 mt 630 non-a/c buses Continued from Page 1 mandal on the anvil Besides, the government and 12 mt 300 non a/c buses. had proposed to ply private "We have placed an order We are issuing notices to PNS n AMARAVATI file on select panel’ school and college buses as for 18 a/c multi-axle buses both, Delhi Police and college city buses in the daytime as with Volvo and with Ashoka administration. Those who Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Continued from Page 1 the school and college buses Leyland for all the other molested the girls should be Reddy is expecting new trends "The government would be kept idle from buses. These will be deliv- arrested immediately." in agriculture and is planning Later, speaking to media is afraid of the morning till evening after ered by March," Krishna Earlier in the day, National to increase the value for the here, the TDP MLCs criticised dropping the students. The Mohan said. Commission for women also agricultural produce, said the YSRCP policies. They con- Select Committee. RTC would negoti- He said that the took cognizance of the mat- Minister for Agriculture tended that the government That is why the ate with the man- BS-IV model ter of alleged sexual harass- Kurasala Kannababu. He fur- has no regard for the file has been agement of edu- buses would ment of girl students in the ther stated that these agree- Constitution and the law of the cational insti- save the gov- college campus. A delegation ments with the organisations land. "Ministers are not allow- returned by the tutions to use ernment of the NCW visited Gargi col- would benefit farmers to a ing files to move forward act- Council secretary, their buses in about 15 per lege on Monday. Some of the large extent, even as knowledge ing on the directions from the who is under their free cent of the students of Gargi College on exchange. CM," the TDP MLCs said, time by pro- cost and also Saturday alleged that some "We are also planning to adding that it was not proper duress," they said viding fuel. would be "drunken men" -- said to be increase the storage capacity ly in all villages." requirement across the State," for the Council secretary to On a trial advantageous pro-CAA demonstrators -- where every mandal should To benefit farmers in all pos- said Minister for Fisheries stop the file. Authority Dissolution Bill and basis, they in terms of had entered the women's col- have warehouse with a mini- sible ways, 19,000 employees Mopidevi Venkataramana. "The government is afraid of the file related to would run private mileage com- lege campus and misbehaved mum storage capacity of 5,000 were appointed at Rythu GN Hariharan, Executive the Select Committee. That is Decentralisation of Admini- school and college pared to BS-VI with students. metric tonnes. Currently, farm- Bharosa centres and Andhra Director, MS Swaminathan why the file has been returned strative Bill would be shelved buses as city buses in which will be released The incident, the students ers are also being provided with Pradesh is the only State with Research Foundation, by the Council secretary, who forever if they were to be Visakhapatnam soon. soon. say, took place a few days ago free electricity for nine hours the highest number of field Chennai, said the organisation is under duress," they said. referred to the Select Commi- Speaking to The Pioneer, As soon as the buses are during Day 3 of the annual and soon this will be made assistants. "Andhra Pradesh was happy to collaborate with The TDP leaders added ttee, the government has been P Krishna Mohan, APSRTC delivered in March, the body festival 'Reverie'. A group of available across the State. Also, stands first in aquaculture in the AP government. "Our that there was no security for indulging in misuse of power," Executive Director, works will be started and the drunken men reportedly cold storages will be established the country and we are still try- foundation is actively working even officers like Chief they alleged. They expressed Engineering said that they buses will introduced at the entered the college affiliated on a large scale across the ing to improve it in all possi- on the environment changes, Secretary or DGP. their resolve to get the Select have placed an order for earliest, said the ED, to Delhi University, and man- State. Rythu Bharosa centres ble ways. We are setting up global warming and its impact "Apprehending that the Committee appointed even if 1,048 buses that include 18 Engineering. handled the students. are being operated successful- research labs based on the on agriculture. Capital Region Development they had to move court. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 11, 2020 nation 04

Smriti Irani SHORT READS BJP weakening rights given RSS’ Joshi: Revive praises Anubhav Sinha Gurukul system film ‘Thappad' by Constitution, says PriGa PNS n PANAJI PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh The Congress has general secretary Suresh Union minister Smriti Irani Congress leader Priyanka slammed the BJP 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi said 'gurukul' has praised director Anubhav Gandhi Vadra on Monday system of education should be Sinha's upcoming film attacked the BJP over the government in revived in the country and "Thappad", which addresses Reservation policy Supreme Court's decision on Uttarakhand for Sanskrit should be made part of the issue of domestic vio- facing peril after BJP the issue of reservation in contending in the the curriculum, irrespective of lence, saying though her appointments and promotions, who will feel "good or bad". political views might be came to power: DMK alleging that the ruling party case in the apex Speaking at Dona Paula near opposite to his, she would still CHENNAI: DMK President M K was weakening the equal rights court that there here on Sunday, Joshi said the the gurukul system, education urge the audiences to watch Stalin on Monday alleged that given to Dalits and tribals by was no fundame- Centre should encourage those is the focus of the institution." the movie. the policy of providing the Constitution. "who positively experiment in He said the need of the hour Irani, a Lok Sabha MP, reservation was facing peril Her attack came after the ntal right to claim the educational system". was to have institutions which shared a still from the ever since the BJP assumed Supreme Court held that states reservation in "Sanskrit should be taught in consider imparting education Taapsee Pannu-starrer on her office at the Centre. are not bound to provide reser- appointments or every school. The government as a mission rather than a busi- official Instagram account Slamming the saffron party, the vation in appointments and has to seriously think about it. ness. Joshi said the country on Sunday. Dravidian party chief claimed there is no fundamental right promotions in We feel Sanskrit is the mother had accepted a "British-era "I might not support the that Ministers at the Centre and to claim quota in promotions. public posts, and of all languages and if you have educational pattern" in which political ideology of the direc- Sangh Parivar outfits were The Congress has slammed that there was no to understand India, you can't all educational institutions had tor or may disagree with airing views against giving quotas and alleged it had led to the BJP government in constitutional duty do it without Sanskrit. That is to abide by the policy set down some actors on some issues Uttarakhand for contending in why without thinking of who by the government, but the but this is a story that I will many a confusion and landed the case in the apex court that on the part of the will feel bad or good, Sanskrit need was for the government to definitely watch and hope the country in a tight spot. there was no fundamental right state governments should get its position," he said. provide flexibility in its educa- people watch it with their Stalin, in a Facebook post, urged the Centre to take to claim reservation in appoint- people consistently make state- starts tampering with the rules to provide Stressing on revival of the tional policies. "There are a few families. It's not ok to hit a ments or promotions in pub- ments against reservation. 2. of reservation," Priyanka "gurukul" system (a residential institutes who have tried to woman... Not even a slap... appropriate steps to ensure that lic posts, and that there was no The BJP government of Gandhi said in a tweet. reservations schooling method centred adopt their own policies and Not even just one slap," the reservation for Backward, Most constitutional duty on the part Uttarakhand makes an appeal "The BJP first tried to weak- around a guru and based on they have successfully imple- minister wrote in the caption. Backward, Scheduled Castes of the state governments to in the Supreme Court to abol- en the law against atrocities on Constitution and Babasaheb Vedic principles), Joshi said, mented it. I feel those who pos- "Thappad" follows a and Scheduled Tribes were provide reservations. ish the fundamental right to Dalits and tribals. Now it is try- (Ambedkar)," the Congress "We can't think of an ashram itively experiment in the edu- woman (Pannu) who decides protected and social justice "Understand the BJP's bid of reservation. 3. Uttar Pradesh ing to weaken equal rights general secretary said in a like arrangement in present cational system should be to separate from her husband upheld. The Supreme Court ending reservation — 1. RSS government also immediately given to them by the tweet. days, but when we talk about encouraged," Joshi added. after he publicly slaps her. had said that states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments and there is no fundamental right to claim OPPN UPS THE ANTE Allahabad HC quota in promotions. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said it is in rejects plea Police register FIR in Gargi the DNA of the BJP and the Shameful how Mehbooba Mufti, RSS to try and erase on anti-CAA reservations and asserted that College molestation case his party will not allow doing Omar are being treated: Mamata protesters away with quota. PNS n LUCKNOW PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n KOLKATA PSA on Mehbooba says she is known as hard-headed schem- The Allahabad High Court on The Delhi Police on Monday 12 injured in West Bengal Chief Minister ing person and for actions like Monday dismissed a petition registered a case in connection bus-truck collision Mamata Banerjee on Monday glorifying militants in her spee- challenging recovery notices with the alleged molestation of expressed sadness over slapping ches and creating fears among served on anti-CAA protesters students during a cultural fes- in J-K's Samba of the stringent Public Safety Act the majority population, based for alleged damage to public pro- tival at the all-women Gargi JAMMU: At least 12 people (PSA) on former Jammu and on cheap politics. The dossier perty. The Lucknow High Court College last week. were injured on Monday when Kashmir CMs Mehbooba Mufti providing grounds for booking said such matters are already sub The police said they have a passenger bus collided with a and Omar Abdullah, saying Omar states that the capacity of judice before the SC so there was received a complaint from the truck on the Jammu-Pathankot "they are getting ill-treatment". the former Chief Minister to no occasion to file the instant college authorities. highway in Samba district of "Very sad case, the slapping of influence people for any cause petition here. The order was A case has been registered at Jammu and Kashmir, police PSA on Omar, Mehbooba. I am for all of us," Banerjee said. can be gauged from the fact that given by a division bench of the Hauz Khas police station said. The bus was on its way to really sorry for that. I am The PSA was slapped on he was able to convince his elec- Justice Pankaj Kumar Jaiswal and under IPC sections 452 (Assault or criminal force to the modesty of a woman) and Jammu from Kathua district shocked. They are two very sen- Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba torate to come out and vote in Justice Karunesh Singh Pawar on (House-trespass after prepara- woman with intent to outrage 34 (Acts done by several per- and collided with the truck near ior politicians. And how they are Mufti on February 7. The dossier huge numbers even during peak the writ petition filed by a pro- tion for hurt, assault or her modesty), 509 (Word, ges- sons in furtherance of com- Gagwal, a police official said. getting ill-treatment. It's a shame citing grounds for slapping the militancy and poll boycotts. tester, Mohammad Kaleem. wrong-ful restraint), 354 ture or act intended to insult mon intention). He said the injured, all travelling in the bus, were taken to a local hospital. Four of them were referred to the Government Medical College 8 accident victims Hospital Jammu for specialised March to Parliament stopped, treatment. get mass funeral SC order on anti-CAA protesters-cops scuffle reservation: Govt says PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n BERHAMPUR (ODISHA) the homes of the victims in a procession as relatives cried it was not party in court Hundreds of protesters, includ- An occasional wail pierced inconsolably, while some NEW DELHI: The government ing residents of Jamia Nagar through the stunned silence of fought back tears. A sullen on Monday informed Lok and students of Jamia Millia the wintry Sunday night as crowd joined the procession to Sabha that it was not a party in Islamia, got into a scuffle with mortal remains of eight vic- the village cremation ground. the Supreme Court which has police on Monday after they tims of the Mandrajpur bus "I am heartbroken. It is for ordered that states are not were stopped from marching tragedy were consigned to the first time in my life that I bound to provide reservation in towards Parliament. flames in a mass cremation in am seeing eight bodies being appointments. Making a SC issues notices statement in the House, Social The protesters, including Odisha's Dangalpadu village. cremated together in my vil- Jamia students and alumni, They were among the 10 lage," said K Rameya, an 80- Justice and Empowerment were led by the Jamia people electrocuted and year-old, tears rolling down his Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot Coordination Committee burned alive after the bus furrowed face. said the Centre was also not on death of infant asked to file an affidavit on the (JCC). They were marching they were travelling in to As rituals were performed issue. He said the top court PNS n NEW DELHI bench asked women lawyers towards Parliament to protest attend a marriage negotiation and pyres were lit, an occa- appearing in the matter. against the Citizenship ceremony came into contact sional wail of despair would order pertains to a decision of The Supreme Court Monday Solicitor General Tushar Amendment Act (CAA) and (We will not show docu- come to talk to us, so we want with a high voltage electric shoot through the silence bro- the Uttarakhand government took up the issue of an infant Mehta said it was not correct that the National Register of ments)" and "Jab Nahi Dare to go to talk to them," said wire on Sunday afternoon. ken only by the crackling of taken in 2012 when the dying on returning home from minors like the 4-month infant Citizens (NRC). Hum Goron Se Toh Kyun Zeba Anhad, a burqa-clad A wave of shock swept the the burning wood. Congress was in power in the Shaheen Bagh where his parents should be taken to the protest Police said the protesters did Dare Hum Auron Se" (When protester. sleepy village in Ganjam dis- "When my daughter board- state. This led to protests by had taken him along to the site. The apex court took suo not have permission to march we did not fear the British, A scuffle ensued as police- trict as people got to know of ed the bus, she was very happy Congress members who ongoing protests against the motu cognisance of the matter towards Parliament. then why should we fear oth- men tried to stop the protest- the tragedy. Hundreds from she was going to attend the walked out of proceedings. The Citizen Amendment Act following a letter written to it by There was heavy deployment ers). ers. Many protesters jumped Dangalpadu and adjoining ceremony. I cannot believe minister said the issue is being (CAA). a national bravery award winner of security personnel, many Several women are also part over barricades. villages gathered at the homes that she is no more, that I will discussed in the government at A bench headed by Chief Zen Gunratan Sadavarte, who donning riot gear, in and of the protest. Many waved tri- The CAA allows easier cit- of the deceased to comfort the not see her again," said Gopal the "highest level" and it will Justice S A Bobde took strong said that minors be barred from around the university. colour and raised slogans of izenship for Hindus, Sikhs, bereaved families. Sahu, father of Santoshini who take a holistic view on the exception to some of the lawyers participating in any type of The protesters began their "Halla Bol". Men formed a Buddhists, Christians, Parsis The biers were taken out of died in the accident. matter. opposing the court's taking suo protest and agitation. march from Jamia's gate no. 7. human chain on either sides of and Jains who came to India motu (on its own) cognisance of The top court issued notices The police appealed to them to roads as women walked ahead. from Pakistan, Afghanistan the matter. to the Centre and the Delhi gov- end their march. "It has been two months and Bangladesh before 2015 to "Can a 4-month-old child be ernment seeking their respons- The protesters raised slogans since we are protesting. No one escape religious persecution taking part in such protests," the es on the issue. like "Kagaz Nahi Dikhayenge" from the government has there. Novel technique used to remove artery blockages in Jodhpur patient MPs form coalition for elimination of malaria PNS n JODHPUR PNS n NEW DELHI Organisation's (WHO) World Doctors at a government hos- The MPs will Malaria Report 2019 released pital here said they have re- A group of parliamentarians advocate for recently. Malaria cases dropped moved blockages in the arter- from different political parties by 28 per cent in 2018 compared ies of an 80-year-old heart pat- have joined hands and formed increased to 2017, while there was 24 per ient by using a novel technique a coalition to support India's investments in cent decline in cases between introduced in India recently. efforts to eliminate malaria by malaria 2016 and 2017. This is the first time the 2030. India still remains one of the technique, called Intravascular The group called 'Parliamen- elimination and countries with the most number Shock Wave Lithotripsy, has tarians for Malaria Elimination' also development of malaria cases globally and real been used to carry out the pro- has eleven MPs belonging to dif- of specific str- challenges remain. cedure in any government ferent states, including many Malaria is fast retreating to hospital in Northern India, the with a high malaria burden. ategies to reduce hard-to-reach areas in India. doctors said. More MPs are expected to malaria cases People living in tribal belts, According to Sanjeev join in the future, a statement forests, mountainous regions, Sanghvi, Head of Department Sanghvi. Coronary arteries are worthless, and subjecting the from the group said. Maharashtra and Sanjay Jaiswal, and other stakeholders in this work for Malaria Elimination and border districts – who often (Cardiology), MDM Hospital the blood vessels which trans- patient to higher risk, they said. The group will advocate for BJP MP from Bihar. fight, he said. 2016-2030 and National have the least access to health- in Jodhpur is one of the few port oxygenated blood to the Sanghvi noted that usually increased investments in malar- "India is well placed to elim- Successive Indian govern- Strategic Plan 2017-22 for care – are the most vulnerable. hospitals in India, which have heart. elderly patients have more cal- ia elimination, development of inate malaria by 2030 and we, as ments have prioritised malaria Malaria Elimination were "Malaria is and will continue used the technique so far. Calcium deposition in cium deposits, and interventi- specific strategies to reduce Parliamentarians, must play an control and there was a sus- launched. Recently, Union to be a disease of poverty. We Sanghvi said the patient, artery walls can restrict blood on at higher age is always malaria burden among vulner- active role in helping the coun- tained reduction in malaria Health minister Harsh Vardhan want to build on the commit- Chandra Shekhar Bohra, was flow to the heart muscle by risky. able populations, and increased try achieve that goal. mortality during the United reaffirmed that malaria elimina- ment made by the national gov- hospitalised on February 6 physically clogging the artery. "So we decided to use the all multisectoral collaboration to "We will work with key stake- Progressive Alliance (UPA) tion is a top priority for the gov- ernment and ensure this is with a complaint of chest pain Without breaking the calci- new technology, the Intrava- end the disease, the statement holders at the central, state and regime, the statement said. ernment, the statement. being translated locally and while walking. um deposit, the doctors noted, scular Shock Wave Lithotripsy, said. district levels to accelerate Subsequently in 2015, Prime WHO's World Malaria leaving no one behind," said Dr "When we examined the even the stents would not have to de-calcify the arteries before The group includes K J malaria elimination not just in Minister Narendra Modi's gov- Report 2019 acknowledged Prabhakar Kore. patient, we found three block- entered the blocked arteries. proceeding with stent installa- Alphons, BJP MP from the states we represent but ernment demonstrated exem- India's extraordinary progress in Speaking on the importance ages in his coronary arteries A stent is a tiny tube that tion, and we successfully con- Rajasthan, Gaurav Gogoi, across the country," Alphons, the plary leadership when it made recent years. of collective action, Gogoi said, after angiography scans, but doctors insert into a blocked ducted entire procedure in Congress MP from Assam, coordinator of the group said. a commitment at the East Asia India was one of the two "This group believes that collec- there were multiple limita- passageway to keep it open. just 45 minutes," said Sanghvi. Prabhakar Kore, BJP MP from The MPs are committed in Summit that India would elim- high-burden countries that tive action, beyond political tions barring us to administer Even if the stents could be He said three stents have Karnataka, Amar Patnaik, Biju their resolve to raise the profile inate malaria by 2030. achieved a 28 per cent reduction parties and ideologies, will push either the angioplasty or the placed in the arteries, they been installed in the patient at Janata Dal MP from Odisha, Dr of the disease and act as the Following the high-level com- in malaria cases in 2018, accord- the needle towards ending by-pass surgery as all these would not have dilated prop- all the three blockages, and the Vikas Mahatme, BJP MP from bridge between the government mitment, the National Frame- ing to the World Health malaria for good." blockages were calcified," said erly, rendering the procedure patient is recovering fast. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 11, 2020 nation 05

SHORT READS CORONAVIRUS: It's in BJP-RSS DNA to try Centre reveals 1,818 flights and erase quotas: Rahul screened in country so far PNS n NEW DELHI Parliament and judiciary is PNS n NEW DELHI pressured. So institutional Teams of It is in the DNA of the BJP and structures are being destroyed Experts at various airports specialist doctors the RSS to try and erase reser- and the main pillars of our have so far screened 1,818 Fresh batch of foreign were sent to all vations, Congress leader Rahul Constitution taken down one flights, covering a total of airports to ensure effective envoys to visit Gandhi said on Monday and by one," Gandhi said. 1,97,192 passengers, Health asserted that his party will not "We will not allow reserva- Minister Harsh Vardhan screening and JK this week allow doing away with quota. tion to be done away with no informed Lok Sabha on arrangement for isolation SRINAGAR: A fresh batch of Taking a swipe at Prime matter how much Modi ji or Monday as he spoke on steps in attached hospitals As of foreign envoys will visit Jammu Minister Narendra Modi and Mohan Bhagwat dream of it," he taken by the government to today, a total of 1818 and Kashmir this week to get RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, he said. The Congress on Sunday deal with Novel Coronavirus. said, "We will not allow reser- had said it disagreed with the He also said that screening flights have been screened first-hand information about the covering a total of ground situation after the vation to be done away with, no Supreme Court's decision and of passengers has been initiat- abrogation of Article 370 in matter how much Modi Ji or alleged that the rights of SC/ST ed at 12 major seaports and all 1,97,192 passengers August 2019, officials said on Mohan Bhagwat dream of it." communities are under threat minor ports in the country to —HARSH VARDHAN , Health Minister Monday. The first batch of Gandhi slammed the BJP during the BJP rule. identify passengers and crew envoys, including the US government of Uttarakhand Addressing a press confer- coming from China and to iso- Ambassador to India, had for contending in the Supreme ence at the party headquarters, late them in case they are Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West The state surveillance offi- visited Jammu and Kashmir Court that there was no funda- Congress general secretary found symptomatic. Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar, cers, district surveillance offi- last month. The fresh batch of mental right to claim reserva- Mukul Wasnik had said the "Teams of specialist doctors Seema Shastra Bal and Land cers and rapid response teams foreign envoys will visit Jammu tion in appointments or promo- The ideology of the RSS and the BJP is against party will raise the issue inside were sent to all airports to Port Authorities, the health of health professionals under and Kashmir later this week, an tions in public posts, and there reservation. The RSS and the BJP cannot stand the and outside Parliament. ensure effective screening and minister said. the leadership of state Health official said. Those who will be was no constitutional duty on idea that Dalits, tribals and OBCs have reservations," the "In view of the law laid arrangement for isolation in Gram Sabhas have been Secretaries are monitoring all part of the delegation include the part of the state govern- down by this court, there is no attached hospitals. organised in villages adjoining such people on a daily basis, he envoys from European Union ments to provide reservations. former Congress presi doubt that the state govern- As of today, a total of 1818 borders with Nepal to create said. and Gulf countries, the official "The ideology of the RSS and —RAHUL GANDHI, Congress Leader ment is not bound to make flights have been screened awareness amongst people Sufficient isolation beds said. A team of 15 envoys, the BJP is against reservation. reservations. There is no fun- covering a total of 1,97,192 about the disease and precau- have been made available in te- including US Ambassador to The RSS and the BJP cannot damental right which inheres passengers," he said. tions to be taken. rtiary facilities across the coun- India Kenneth I Juster, paid a stand the idea that Dalits, tribals cited the examples of destruc- The BJP and the RSS don't in an individual to claim reser- In view of a confirmed case Using integrated disease sur- try to manage any outbreak. two-day visit to Jammu and and OBCs have reservations," the tion of the Ravidas temple want the SC/STs to progress, he vation in promotions," a bench in Nepal, the government has veillance network, all persons Three hundred and sixty nine Kashmir in January. The central former Congress president told and the government's actions claimed. His remarks come after of justices L Nageswara Rao initiated screening at all inte- are tracked and the govern- symptomatic travellers have government had on August 5, reporters outside Parliament. on the SC/ST sub-plan. the Supreme Court has held that and Hemant Gupta said. grated check posts from Nepal ment is following 9452 passen- been referred to isolation facil- 2019 abrogated Article 370 and "They (the RSS and BJP) "You have seen that they are states are not bound to provide The apex court said this in collaboration with Uttar gers across 29 states/UTs. ity and are being monitored. bifurcated the erstwhile state wake up every morning and arguing (in court) that it (reser- reservation in appointments and while dealing with pleas Jammu and Kashmir into union this (reservation) irritates vation) is not a fundamental there is no fundamental right to regarding Uttarakhand gov- territories, Jammu and them. Except it is in our right. So it is their DNA to try claim quota in promotions. ernment's September 5, 2012 Kashmir, and Ladakh. Constitution, and these rights and erase it," Gandhi said. "Reservation is an important decision when the Congress Stop claiming are guaranteed by our It is a strategy of the BJP and part of the Constitution.The was in power in the state, to fill Constitution," Gandhi said. their way of trying to end reser- main thing is that there is an up all posts in public services benefits under They have attempted to vation, he said on the assault on the Constitution. All in the state without providing Article 30: BJP IPS officer stages remove reservation in one way Uttarakhand government's argu- institutions are being destroyed, reservations to Scheduled ‘sit-in' outside or the other, he alleged and ments in the Supreme Court. we are not allowed to speak in Castes and Scheduled Tribes. to Church ex-wife's house n BENGALURU: A dispute invol- PNS PANAJI ving a divorced IPS couple pla- CPI: RSS may BJP leader and former Lok yed out in full public view here BJP, Centre cannot distance Sabha MP Narendra with the man, an SP, staging a be pleased but Sawaikar on Monday called sit-in outside the residence of Goa Archbishop Filipe Neri his former wife seeking to meet Ferrao's statement against his children and the latter themselves from verdict: PC Dalits, tribals the Citizenship Amendment summoning the police to take PNS n NEW DELHI disappointed Act as "divisive" and asked action against him. It all started why the latter was not object- when Arun Rangarajan, serving Senior Congress leader P "The government PNS n NEW DELHI ing to Article 30 of the as the Superintendent of Police Chidambaram on Monday Constitution which gives at the Kalaburagi Internal and the BJP Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & said the government and the The CPI on Monday said the minorities the right to estab- Security Division, arrived at the Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash BJP must spell out corrective cannot distance RSS might be pleased but the Javadekar delivering the keynote address at the Curtain Raiser Press Conference lish educational institutions. Vasanth Nagar residence of his measures if they do not agree themselves from Dalits, tribals and backward Ferrao on divorced wife in plain clothes with the Supreme Court judge- classes are "disappointed and Saturday and squatted outside it late the Supreme Sunday, accusing her of not ment on reservation not being agitated" with the Supreme had allowing him to meet the mandatory as they cannot dis- Court's Court ruling on reservation in No links between asked children. The dharna by the tance themselves from it. judgement on appointments and promotions. the Indian Police Service officer "The government and the The Supreme Court has held Centre BJP cannot distance them- reservation not that states are not bound to pro- to scrap created a scene with public and coronavirus, migratory mediapersons gathering there selves from the Supreme being mandatory vide reservation in appoint- CAA and even as local police arrived on Court's judgement on reserva- ments and there is no funda- drop any being called by his former wife tion not being mandatory. mental right to claim quota in plans of carrying out the Ilakkiya Karunagaran, a Deputy "If the BJP does not agree will allow the declaration of Uttarakhand contended in promotions. In a statement, the birds, says Javadekar National Population Register Commandant General of Home with the judgement, let it say law to remain unchallenged," Supreme Court that there was CPI said Article 16 of the and National Register of n Guards, complaining he was so and spell out the corrective Chidambaram also said. no fundamental right to claim Constitution upholds the PNS NEW DELHI Species (CMS) of wild ani- Citizens exercises. quarreling with her. Apparently measures," Chidambaram said The Supreme Court has held reservation in appointments or responsibility of state to provide mals, to be held next week in "They (minorities) claim caught in a dilemma on how to on Twitter. that states are not bound to pro- promotions in public posts, equality of opportunity in mat- Union Environment Minister Gujarat, Javadekar said there all benefits under Article 30. tackle the matter since The Congress leader also vide reservation in appointments and there was no constitution- ters of public employment. Prakash Javadekar on Monday was no relation between They run educational institu- Rangarajan was a superior alleged that the BJP govern- and there is no fundamental right al duty on the part of the state "Nothing in this article shall said "fear psychosis" is being migratory birds and the virus. tions with the money I pay as officer, police pleaded with him ment of Uttarakhand has put to claim quota in promotions. governments to provide reser- prevent the state from making created over novel coronavirus "Let's not create a fear psy- tax," Sawaikar, the Goa BJP's to move away. Rangarajan then forth the argument that has The Supreme Court has vations. any provision for the reserva- and dismissed the suggestion chosis on the subject. There is general secretary, said. asked them: Am I creating any been accepted by the court. held that states are not bound The Congress on Sunday tion of appointments or posts that migratory birds could be no connection of coronavirus nuisance here? I am just sitting "The BJP government of to provide reservation in had said it disagreed with the in favour of any backward the reason behind its spread. with migratory birds. As far as here." Turning to mediapersons, Uttarakhand put forward the appointments and there is no Supreme Court's decision and class of citizens which, in the Speaking ahead of the 13th diseases or viruses from birds Maha: 5 accused of he said: You are here for quite argument that was accepted by fundamental right to claim alleged that the rights of SC/ST opinion of the state, is not ade- Conference of Parties (COP) and animals are concerned, sometime. Have you seen me the Court. BJP must own up to quota in promotions. communities are under threat quately represented in the of the Convention on the the conference will discuss murder, rape escape quarrelling with her? the judgement and tell us if it The BJP government of during the BJP rule. services under state. Conservation of Migratory these issues," he said. from Karjat jail n Mumbai zoo to PNS NEW DELHI Senior Congress leader P get two tigers Chidambaram on Monday Centre starts online from Aurangabad States, UTs fail to give affidavit, fined Rs 5L said the government and the PNS n NEW DELHI and union territories (UTs) to BJP must spell out corrective PNS n AURANGABAD The court had on formulate a scheme for com- measures if they do not agree The Supreme Court on October 18 munity kitchens to combat with the Supreme Court judge- course for babus on A pair of tigers will be shift- Monday came down heavily on hunger and malnutrition. ment on reservation not being ed from here to Mumbai's several states for failing to file favoured setting The plea had claimed that mandatory as they cannot dis- Byculla Zoo on Tuesday, an their affidavits on a public up of community many children, under the age of tance themselves from it. ‘relevance of Mahatma’ official said. interest litigation seeking set- kitchens, saying five, die every day due to hunger "The government and the PNS n NEW DELHI The pair of felines, named ting up of community kitchens the country needs and malnutrition and this con- BJP cannot distance them- Shakti and Karishma, are across the country. this kind of dition was violative of various selves from the Supreme The Centre has started an currently lodged at Siddharth A bench headed by Justice N fundamental rights, including Court's judgement on reser- online training course for Garden and Zoo in V Ramana said states filing the system to tackle the right to food and life of cit- vation not being mandatory. bureaucrats working across Maharashtra's Aurangabad affidavit in the next 24 hours the problem izens. "If the BJP does not agree the country on the relevance city, its superintendent B S will have to pay Rs one-lakh The PIL, filed by social with the judgement, let it say of Mahatama Gandhi in the Naikwade told PTI. fine, whereas those who fail to - Andaman and Nicobar, and country needs this kind of activists Anun Dhawan, Ishann so and spell out the corrective contemporary world, a per- "They will get a new home submit it by then will have to Jammu and Kashmir — have system to tackle the problem of Dhawan and Kunjana Singh, measures," he said on Twitter. sonnel ministry order said. in Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale pay Rs 5-lakh fine. filed their response on the hunger. had also sought a direction to The Congress leader also The topics of the course Udyan And Zoo (popularly Five states — Punjab, PIL. It had issued notices to the the Centre for creating a alleged that the BJP govern- include ethics and morality, known as Byculla Zoo) in Nagaland, Karnataka, The court had on October Centre and all states seeking national food grid for people ment of Uttarakhand has put non-violence and pacifist Mumbai in exchange of four Uttarakhand and Jharkhand - 18 favoured setting up of com- their responses on a PIL seek- falling outside the purview of forth the argument that has movement. spotted deers," he said. - and two Union Territories - munity kitchens, saying the ing directions to all the states the public distribution scheme. been accepted by the court. "Successful completion of the course will acquaint offi- cers with the theories of Mahatma Gandhi and their relevance and importance in Samiti (GS & DS), Rajghat, US foundation to finance Odisha girl's MBBS education the day-to-day matters of gov- here. ernance of the 21st century," it It is divided into three mod- PNS n BHUBANESWAR arship and presented her a said. ules comprising 12 units (4 . The scholarship was awarded by laptop on behalf of the US- The course is part of the units under each module), A US-based foundation has based group. department of personnel and the order said. decided to finance the MBBS California's 'Saloni Heart Foundation' "Hats off to people like Ajay training's initiative -- inte- Topics like the non-vio- studies of a poor fatherless girl to Krishna Mohanty, who had the Bahadur Singh, who has so grated government online lence movement, pacifist from Odisha, who was coached much compassion for deprived training (iGOT) programme - movement, women's move- in 'Zindagi' programme run by programme last year children...It is like a relay race, - aimed at augmenting the ment, environmental move- a non-governmental organisa- he helped a poor student like existing training mechanism ment, Swaraj, Swadeshi, tion here, in a medical college his Jharkhand-based family in the needy in India, he said. Krishna Mohanty crack a with online module-based Satyagrah, trusteeship and in the state, an office-bearer of the early 90s. Himanshu Seth, founder of tough medical exam to get training coupled with certifi- ethics and morality are part of the NGO said on Monday. Due to her mother's paltry the US-based organisation, admission in a medical college. cation, with the objective to the 12 units. The scholarship was award- income, Mohanty was finding it said the board members of the We want to carry it forward till make training inputs available All Indian Administrative ed by California's 'Saloni Heart difficult to study the medical foundation have decided to completion of her studies," to government officials on Service (lAS) officers, Indian Foundation' to Krishna course, he said, adding that the finance one medical aspirant Seth, a US green card holder, site and on flexitime basis. Police Service (IPS), Indian Mohanty, who had the pro- US-based foundation's timely like Krishna Mohanty every told PTI. The online course on Forest Service (lFoS), Group gramme last year. assistance will help her realise her year. He said the foundation will "Relevance of Gandhi in the 'A' central civil service officers The scholarship will cover dream of becoming a doctor. Seth said he and all the spend around Rs 1 lakh every Contemporary World" has and all Group 'A' officers expenses for Mohanty's studies, The foundation, with noted other members of the organi- year on Mohanty's MBBS been belonging to central secre- food and hostel accommoda- Zindagi Foundation -- that in 2019 for admission into personalities like former sation were overwhelmed after course till its completion. prepared in consultation tariat service (CSS), central tion at state-run MKCG college runs a free coaching pro- government medical colleges. AIIMS director P Venugopal, coming to know about the Seth, who originally hails with Centre for Gandhi and secretariat stenographer ser- in Berhampore, he said, adding gramme for medical aspirants Zindagi programme is being Dr Mohan Reddy and Dr Lilian Zindagi programme. from Uttrakhand, said he had Peace Studies, Indira Gandhi vice (CSSS) and state admin- that the amount will be sent from poor financial back- run by educationist Ajay Su of Stanford Children He met Mohanty at the set up the foundation after the National Open University istrative/civil service, among directly to the institution. grounds besides bearing their Bahadur Singh, who could not Hospital on board, aims at Zindagi Foundation on death of her daughter Saloni (lGNOU), New Delhi and others are eligible to take the Mohanty is among the 14 food and lodging expenses -- to become a medico himself due providing free online medical Saturday to complete the for- due to a heart ailment at the age Gandhi Smriti and Darshan course. students of Bhubaneswar-based have cracked the NEET exam to financial hardships faced by assistance and consultation to malities of awarding the schol- of 13 in 2018. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 11, 2020 06 www.dailypioneer.com op nion facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Enemy of the people If Omar Abdullah’s ability to convince people to shun Strength of an institution militants and vote in elections is treason, what is nationalism? his has got to be a first — Democratically elected leaders, who have been Chief The peaceful resolution of the Ayodhya conflict within the Constitutional framework is a TMinisters and Union Ministers, labelled as traitors and, therefore, shaming the political wis- sterling example of our pristine democratic traditions and our evolution as a democracy dom and popular will that have gone into strengthening the Constitutional definition of our democracy as a “union of States.” The Narendra Modi Government may have abro- gated Article 370, demoted the status of Jammu and Kashmir to a Union Territory and promised to usher in development and peace long denied to it but cannot justify why it still relies on laws of the old regime to run it. Instead of using its mandated Central A SURYA PRAKASH authority to set new legacies, it is still stuck in a tit-for-tat demonisation of the inally, after many centuries, the people and defanging the old political leadership, their presence an excuse for decks have been cleared for the con- its continuing stasis. Either it has selective amnesia about Kashmir’s status, past struction of the Ram temple at and present, or it is looking for a convenient tool to control the political narrative Ayodhya with the Union in the Valley on its terms. Or drive it to further ruination as just another manifes- Government setting up the Shri FRam Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra trust to tation of its otherisation politics, its only justification for being a “party with a dif- oversee the construction of the temple and ference.” And in that effort, it doesn’t matter if it looks hypocritical, inconsistent to manage its affairs. Prime Minister or one might say, even bizarrely blunderous. What else can explain its use of the Narendra Modi told Parliament that the con- stitution of the trust — which was a historic Public Safety Act (PSA) to book three former Chief Ministers, National Conference step — was in line with the Supreme (NC) leaders Farooq and Omar Abdullah, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Court’s verdict. chief Mehbooba Mufti? The law was passed in 1978 to crack down on timber While handing over the disputed land to the Hindus, the apex court directed the smugglers, by the state government led by Sheikh Abdullah, who founded the Government to formulate a scheme within NC. Over the years, it has been interpreted indiscriminately to curb dissent and a period of three months from the date of separatist leaders. And now Omar and Mufti have been booked, bracketed as its judgment. It said the scheme should envis- age the setting up of a trust with a board of separatist threats, and await trial indefinitely. One can understand the dynastic trustees or any other appropriate body. hatred involved in arresting Omar under a law passed by his grandfather. But Further, the scheme should make necessary beyond the theatrics of a “great fall,” it is the dossier of charges that defies rea- provisions with regard to the functioning of the trust, including management, power of son and borders on the ridiculous. Omar’s crime is the capacity to influence peo- trustees and the construction of the temple. ple and his ability “to convince his electorate to come out and vote in huge num- The possession of the inner and outer bers even during the peak of militancy and poll boycotts.” If this swaying abili- courtyards should be handed over to the trust and the Union Government would be ty, something that the Atal Bihari Vajpayee regime prized to build a bridge over at liberty to make suitable provisions with the conflict, is not nationalism, then one wonders what is. If his persistent calls respect to the rest of the acquired land. Government in this regard was ry to give its verdict on whether robustness of our Constitutional to resolve the conflict through democratic processes and political empowerment Further, the court directed that a suitable unambiguous and completely their faith regarding the jan- way of life. The peaceful reso- piece of land measuring five acres be hand- devoid of any “ifs and buts.” masthan was justified. If ever lution of this centuries-old con- are not Centrist, then one wonders what separatism is. For these abilities, which ed over to the Sunni Central Waqf Board. Given the sensitivity of the issue one wanted proof of the secu- flict within the framework of the current regime could have used to transition into a new narrative in Kashmir, This land could be allotted “at a suitable, and the fact that this was a mat- lar, democratic credentials of our Constitution is a sterling are now seen as a liability than an asset. If he has such great mobilisation pow- prominent place in Ayodhya.” It said the ter of faith for the Hindus — the Hindu community, this example of our pristine demo- Union Government and the State who believe that the disputed was it. Its silence over the cratic traditions and of how ers, then wouldn’t the Government have been better advised to use them for its Government should act in consultation with piece of land is the birth place of Narasimha Rao Government’s evolved we are as a democracy. gains in the absence of an alternative leadership to hold off terrorists? The dossier each other to effectuate the above allotment Ram — the Government’s affi- affidavit and the patient wait for This needs to be celebrated. also mentions his comments on social media against the decisions on Articles within the stipulated period. The davit was a big risk. It meant that THE QUIET the judicial verdict on a matter The Prime Minister allud- 370 and 35-A, which had the potential of disturbing public order. Truth is such Government announced all these measures the Hindus would need to pro- of faith showed that for the ed to this when he said recent- last week, as was directed by the top court. duce proof or hope that it exist- ACCEPTANCE OF majority, the Constitution was ly that following the Ram criticism and dissent have been voiced by all Kashmiris, political pundits and The creation of the trust for the con- ed below the demolished struc- THE SUPREME above everything else. Janmabhoomi judgment, the analysts across the country and Omar hasn’t said anything original or incendi- struction of the Ram temple is also in a ture, which would lend credence COURT Eventually, the Hindu- people of India had displayed ary. If anything, his last tweet before detention was an appeal to Kashmiris to sense the fulfilment of the solemn promise to their belief regarding the majority found that neither of remarkable faith in democrat- given by the then Government in janmasthan of Lord Ram. JUDGMENT BY the faiths — in Lord Ram’s ic processes and procedures. “keep calm.” Now this blanket assumption of his criticism as nothing short of September 1994 when PV Narasimha Rao On the face of it, this was birthplace and in the fairness of The grand temple, when built, terror portends a clampdown on even routine dissent as an unacceptable sin. was the Prime Minister, that if it was found wholly unreasonable because MUSLIMS IS ALSO the Supreme Court — were will symbolise not only India’s By this logic, any criticism of Kashmir policies may disqualify any one of us as that a Hindu temple existed under the Babri the Hindu faith would be test- A POINTER TO THE misplaced. The court held that civilisational glory but also its Masjid, the Government would return the ed on the anvil of scientific evi- “the faith and belief of Hindus commitment to democracy and a citizen and subject us to the assessment, like in Mumbai, of a taxi driver, who acquired land to the Hindus. dence and if they failed the test, RESILIENCE OF since prior to the construction harmony. may report us to the police. Mehbooba, with whom the Modi 1.0 had an alliance, The Union Government’s commit- they would lose their claim to OUR DEMOCRATIC of the mosque and subsequent Let there be no confusion. has been punished for her stand against Article 370, 35A and cow lynchings. ment before the court at that time said: “If the birthplace of Ram. Was the thereto has always been that One may not find another the question referred to is answered in the Union Government right in SYSTEM AND THE janmasthan of Lord Ram is the example of this kind elsewhere. Frankly, Mehbooba’s views, too, have been no different from the general obser- affirmative, namely, that a Hindu binding the Hindus to such a GENERAL place where Babri Mosque has It is, therefore, pathetic to listen vations made by everybody who has exercised the democratic right to disagree. temple/structure did exist prior to the con- scenario? It also seemed as if the been constructed.” It said that to some malcontents, whose Besides, by levelling such a woolly chargesheet, the Government is itself sub- struction of the demolished structure, Government was giving the SENTIMENT this faith and belief had been political ambitions have been Government action will be in support of the commitment on behalf of the proved “by documentary and thwarted by the people of India jecting itself to a flurry of questions. How can it explain why in its earlier avatars, wishes of the Hindu community. If on the almost one-billion strong ACROSS oral evidence.” in the Lok Sabha election held it had coopted both Omar and Mehbooba as valued allies without assessing their other hand, the question is answered in the Hindu community. COMMUNITIES Similarly, the quiet accep- last year, who are constantly try- threat potential to national security? Was it opportunist then and a realist now negative, namely, that no such Hindu tem- Yet the Hindus went along tance of the Supreme Court ing to run down our democra- ple/structure existed at the relevant time, with this proposition and it is AND ACROSS THE judgment by Muslims is also a cy because the people have or is it the other way around? With this in-your-face victimisation, the Government then Government action will be in support difficult to find a parallel to this LAND REGARDING pointer to the resilience of our rejected them. It is even more is only foisting some kind of martyrdom on both Omar and Mehbooba, whom of the wishes of the Muslim community.” in any part of the world. democratic system and the gen- disgusting to hear lectures on Kashmiris have distrusted as New Delhi’s puppets throughout their political careers. Subsequently, almost a decade later, the Although the outcome was a THE SUPREMACY eral sentiment across communi- democracy in the Western Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which toss-up and could have hurt the OF THE VERDICT ties and across the land regard- media, which has never shown Particularly Omar, who has endeared himself as a genial and engaging fighter, was given the task of excavation to ascertain belief of the Hindus regarding ing the court’s supremacy when the spine to talk about the plight is becoming the face of quiet resistance in the vacuum that is the Valley. Either the veracity of the claims and counter claims, Lord Ram’s birthplace, which it comes to interpreting the of religious minorities in 60 the Government wants that secessionist undercurrent to continue as it does its came up with evidence of pillars and other had prevailed over the millen- Constitution and the laws and Islamic nations. political economy, or it simply wants to create another enemy of the people as artefacts associated with a Hindu temple nia, the Hindu majority took in settling such vexatious dis- (The writer is an author spe- below the demolished masjid. this in its stride. It also waited putes. cialising in democracy studies. an excuse for non-performance. The BJP’s one-time acolytes may cost it dear. The assurance given by the Union patiently for the higher judicia- This is indicative of the Views expressed are personal.) Quota wars again S O U N D BITE If India was not partitioned, the I don’t have a set idea on Human trafficking exploits the I say the economy is not The SC has stirred up a hornet’s nest by ruling Muslim League would have what I want to do or weakest. Education is needed in ICU but it is waiting to be made things difficult for us to specifically not do. I don’t on the healthy use of modern pushed into the ICU. quotas in jobs and promotions are not mandatory function. Also, the Government want to be categorised as an technology and suppliers of It is being kept outside n a ruling that will have widespread ramifi- situation (then) would have actor who does a certain such services must be held to and looked after by cations in a country that has always been worsened by the week. type of roles. their responsibilities. incompetent doctors. Iemotive about the quota issue, the Supreme Former Foreign Minister Actor Head of Catholic church Congress leader Court has said that reservation in jobs and pro- —K Natwar Singh —Alaya F —Pope Francis —P Chidambaram motions is not a fundamental right and that the Government is not bound to provide diversity logic for appointments and promotions to pub- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR lic posts. It also said courts cannot give direc- Kerala shows the way the outbreak of coronavirus. tions compelling States to reserve jobs or posi- Imbibe the spirit of the Constitution Besides significant threat to its tions for Scheduled Castes and Tribes economic growth, serious reper- (SC/STs). In fact, States willing to provide quo- Sir — The Kerala health depart- t is an uplifting feeling that the Oxford University Press cussions on the social life of the ment that functions under the has chosen Samvidhan (Constitution) as the Hindi Chinese people, too, are a cause tas will have to get relevant data on under-rep- leadership of Minister KK Shailaja word of 2019. Azaadi or freedom may well have ended for concern. Already, conflicts, resentation of SC/STs in public jobs and ensure the creamy layer is not unduly must be complimented for the Iup as the runner-up. The Indian Constitution is among suspicion, mistrust and dishar- benefitted at the expense of the most deserving. Understandably this has stirred exemplary and stupendous work the world’s best Constitutions. It is not just a written text; mony have risen. Baseless it has done to contain the danger- it is an imagination and a dream. The notions of justice rumours about the spread of the up a hornet’s nest with the issue being raised in the Parliament and the Opposition ous novel coronavirus after three and freedom are its cornerstones. It embodies India’s virus are doing the rounds. But Congress demanding that the Union Government either file a review petition in individuals, all students, tested collective genius, manifests it and bears witness to it. sensible people will realise that no the apex court or amend the Constitution to make reservation a fundamental right. positive for the infection. It not only puts humanity above everything else but also country is free from any kind of The Health Minister, who outbreak. At this hour of crisis, While the quotas have been politicised over the years, the apex court has breaks the “narrow domestic walls”, to borrow a phrase boldly led the medical team to from Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali. people must remain calm. Other merely tried to make them practical, choosing to separate educational quotas counter the deadly Nipah virus Nowadays the Preamble to the Constitution is recit- clearly establish and express the sovereignty of the peo- nations must show solidarity from jobs, where efficiencies depend on merit and performance. It has also tried epidemic two years ago, is back in ed at the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) sits-ins ple. People are no “subjects” for political parties or with China and extend all help. action to fight yet another dead- Venu GS to pass on the agency to the Executive to decide which of the SC/STs really need and rallies. It has become an inseparable part of the ongo- Governments to treat them as they wish. They cannot ly virus. Kerala’s preparedness and ing people’s movement to regain “space” for all. The be deprived of their Constitutionally guaranteed freedoms Kollam protection and encouragement. It is true that except for the “creamy layer”, where response to coronavirus has been Constitution makes it unambiguously and abundantly and rights. The Parliament, simply because the party in generation after generation of those who have benefitted from the quota system so comprehensive and swift that clear that the “human flotsam and jetsam” are not expend- power has majority, cannot enact laws which are anti- Stupendous feat other States are taking lessons have left poverty and deprivation far behind, the plight of the majority of the SC/STs able. Predicated on human equality, the Constitution has thetical to the tenets of the Constitution. The CAA, the from it. Two years ago, health offi- the needed strength to guarantee and ensure human dig- NRC and the NPR are inconsistent with the Constitution. has remained the same even over seven decades after Independence. Problem cials and volunteers, police, pan- nity to all in our caste-ridden society. The spirit of the The Hindutva ideology does not sit comfortably with the Sir — Novak Djokovic must be is by passing the decision-making to States, the quota clauses can be tweaked chayats and other local bodies, Constitution imbibed by the people is the innoculation Constitution. The Modi Government should rescind the congratulated for his latest feat for political rather than social gains and further fragment the backward castes. politicians, Press and even the against the misuse of powers by the Government of the discriminatory and unconstitutional CAA. where he defeated the Austrian, common people alerted and sup- day whatever its political or ideological hue. “We, the G David Milton Dominic Thiem. Prior to this, he That’s why our founding fathers, keenly aware of the inequities prevalent over ported one another to contain the People” — two key words written in the Preamble — Maruthancode also defeated Roger Federer in the centuries, made provisions for their uplift. In fact, even prior to India’s indepen- Nipah virus. The same is being semi-final in straight sets. If he dence and the inclusion of reservations in the Constitution, several princely states repeated for coronavirus. Around continues with this sublime form, 2,239 individuals are under sur- international airports in the State, grit and determination undoubt- Stand with China chances are ripe for him to sur- provided benefits to the lower castes in some form or the other, which are pre- veillance and 84 are in hospitals. sea ports and railway stations edly help to overcome such health pass Nadal and Federer in 2020. sent even today. Plus, this is a constitutional matter that should have been heard A tracking system monitors have been put on alert and med- crisis. Half the battle is won Vinti everyone coming to the State ical teams are ready 24x7 to when there is no panic and Sir — It is agonising that China Via email by the full Constitution Bench and not just a two-judge Bench of the apex court. from high-risk destinations and trace, track and transport doubt- unnecessary pressure. is facing global isolation as In a matter that will have an impact in the entire country, the SC/STs should be also those who have come in con- ful cases for check-up and treat- M Pradyu nations across the world have Send your feedback to: represented properly, else it will be injustice against them all over again. tact with suspected cases. Five ment. Awareness, confidence, Kannur imposed travel restrictions due to [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 11, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com 07 FIRSTCOLUMN analysis Not another POINTCOUNTERPOINT THE BJP AND ITS IDEOLOGICAL MENTOR, THE RSS, ARE THE CENTRE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE Corbyn please AGAINST RESERVATIONS TO THE WEAKER SECTIONS SUPREME COURT’S RULING AND WAS NEVER OF SOCIETY IN THE COUNTRY. MADE A PARTY TO THE CASE. Jeremy, the English Sanders, put Johnson, —CONGRESS LEADER —UNION MINISTER Britain’s mini-Trump, back in office. That’s not the outcome the Democrats want in US polls RAHUL GANDHI THAWAR CHAND GEHLOT Not so strategic disinvestment Unless there is an economic turnaround and the bureaucratic machinery moves with alacrity to make preparations for conducting PSU sales, the Govt will not reach the `2,10,000 crore target GWYNNE DYER sephology — the statistical study of elections and trends in voting — is the darkest of the dark arts and you can lose Pyour soul if you delve into it too deeply. But sometimes you have to do it a bit and this is one of those times. Recently, the US Senate acquitted President Donald Trump of both charges in his impeachment trial on a straight partisan vote, with only two mem- bers of the 53-strong Republican majority even voting to hear more evidence. But this doesn’t mean that the other 51 really think Trump is innocent. They may be cowards but they’re not stupid. Republican Senator Lamar Alexander acknowledged that Trump’s attempt to blackmail Ukraine’s President into launching a UTTAM GUPTA fake investigation that would smear Joe Biden, then the leading can- uoyed by the success of disinvestment in didate for the Democratic presidential nomination, was “inappro- Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) during priate.” In fact, he had only voted to shut the trial down because B2017-18 and 2018-19 (when the Centre gar- “there is no need for more evidence to prove what has already been nered over `100,000 crore and `85,000 crore proven.” It just wasn’t a grave enough offence to justify impeach- respectively), for the current year, the Modi ment, Alexander said, and besides, there is an election next November. Government had set an ambitious target of get- “I believe that the Constitution provides that the people should make ting `1,05,000 crore. A major slice of these pro- that decision in the presidential election that begins in Iowa on ceeds was to come from “strategic disinvestment” Monday,” he concluded. Alexander was only brave enough to say or transfer of a sizeable portion of ownership (this even that much because he will retire from the Senate this year. could go up to 51 per cent, implying privatisation) But he is right in saying that the upcoming presidential election is and management control to a private entity. The crucial “strategic disinvestment” propos- the only way that Trump can now be brought to book. That would als included divestment of all of the Government’s require the Democrats to nominate a candidate who can actually shareholding in Bharat Petroleum Corporation beat Trump. Does such an animal actually exist? Limited (BPCL) 53.29 per cent; Containers The shambles of last Monday’s Democratic “caucuses” in Iowa, Corporation of India (ConCor) 30 per cent; the first step in the process of choosing the party’s presidential can- Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) 63.75 per cent; didate, leaves much unclear but it is becoming obvious that Joe North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEP- Biden, the early front-runner and alleged “safe pair of hands”, is CO) 100 per cent and THDC India Limited 75 per not the right man. If you think a middle-of-the-road candidate is cent. However, the results are disappointing. As per the best bet to beat Trump, Pete Buttigieg is your man. He came the revised estimates (RE) given in the Union first overall in the Iowa caucuses with 27 per cent of the votes, Budget for 2020-21 on February 1, proceeds from BESIDES, THE disinvestment are `65,000 crore-`40,000 crore PSU-SPECIFIC Biden trailed far behind with 16 per cent. short of the Budgetary Estimates (BE). However, If you think that only a radical break with the Democrats’ tra- FACTORS, till date, the Government has garnered only THE ditional MOR stance can beat Trump, then you also have two choic- `18,000 crore. One wonders where it will get the es: Left-wing Bernie Sanders (who actually says the word “social- GOVERNMENT’S balance `47,000 crore even as the sale of BPCL, ABILITY TO ism” in public), or Centre-Left Elizabeth Warren (who at least does- CONCOR and SCI (these three undertakings alone n’t flinch when Bernie says the S-word). were projected to account for over 75 per cent of ACHIEVE THE At present the LIC pays five per cent of majority stake in it won’t face any legal ing 100 per cent of its shareholding, Again, however, there was a gulf in Iowa between the two more the target) is unlikely to get consummated before TARGET IS of the surplus to the shareholder hurdle (necessary amendment to the rel- hived off over 60 per cent of total debt radical candidates: Sanders got 25 per cent of the vote, Warren March 31. CONSTRAINED BY (Government), while the remaining 95 evant law was made in 2016), the poten- from its balance sheet and dispensed only 15 per cent. These numbers may change slightly when Iowa For 2020-21, Sitharaman has set an over-ambi- ‘LACK OF per cent gets distributed among policy- tial buyer will look for exercising its due with other riders such as three years’ ` finally sorts out the mess in the vote-counting but probably not by tious target of 2,10,000 crore which is double the APPETITE’ holders. In case of private insurance role even in undertakings where BPCL lock-in period on disposition of shares BE for 2019-20 and more than three times the RE IN AN companies however, the shareholder holds significant stake. For instance, it by the acquirer and so on. However, much. They may change a lot more when the primary elections for 2019-20. Apart from the strategic sale of the gets 10 per cent of the surplus even as holds 12.5 per cent stake in Petronet there still remain many irritants, the move to states that are not, like Iowa, 90 per cent white and rela- OVERALL above-mentioned three PSUs, the Union SUBDUED the rest 90 per cent goes to policyhold- LNG India along with Oil and Natural most serious being a condition relating tively prosperous (meaning slightly below the US median house- Government has also taken a major decision to list ers. The external investor could insist on Gas Corporation (ONGC), Indian Oil to retention of employees. hold income but with much less inequality than in most States). ECONOMIC and sell shares of the Life Insurance Corporation ENVIRONMENT bringing LIC on par with other insurance Corporation (IOCL) and Gas Authority Besides, the PSU-specific factors, the However, it would require a minor miracle for the leaders and of India (LIC), which is 100 per cent owned by it companies by modifying the dividend of India (GAIL) holding 12.5 per cent Government’s ability to achieve the tar- the trailers to change places in either case. So let us assume that and accounts for nearly three-fourths of the life CHARACTERISED distribution norms. The former may each. Though branded as a private get is constrained by “lack of appetite” the real choice, after a few more primaries, is starting to look like insurance business. Besides, it has also resurrect- BY PLUNGING insist on increasing the share of share- company, its Chairman is Secretary, in an overall subdued economic environ- it’s between Sanders and Buttigieg. Which of these men is likelier ed its plan for sale of Air India which was aban- GROWTH, holder in surplus from existing five per Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas ment characterised by plunging growth, to beat Trump? doned during 2018-19 due to lack of interest DEMAND cent. (MPNG). The acquirer of BPCL will demand compression, deceleration in Money is a big factor in any US election and Sanders can cer- among potential investors. The Government COMPRESSION, According to existing rules under insist on changing this arrangement. investment and above all a not-so- seems to be betting big on LIC and BPCL. DECELERATION Section 37 of the Act, “Sums assured by Likewise, in a city gas distribution buoyant perception about opportunities tainly raise money, as he showed in his 2016 run for the nomina- Considering the likely valuation of about `900,000 all policies issued by the corporation firm, Indraprastha Gas (IGL), BPCL has ahead. tion. Maybe Buttigieg will turn out to have the same knack now IN INVESTMENT crore (at 30 per cent of its assets estimated at AND ABOVE including any bonuses declared in 22.5 per cent along with GAIL which The appetite was missing even dur- that he’s a front-runner but that remains to be seen. There are a `30,00,000 crore), the sale of 10 per cent shares respect thereof...shall be guaranteed as also holds 22.5 per cent. However, the ing periods of high growth; for instance couple of problems with Bernie Sanders. He would be 79 if he took ALL A in LIC could yield about `90,000 crore. Further, NOT-SO-BUOYANT to payment in cash by the Central chairmanship of IGL is decided by in 2017-18 when GDP growth was over office next January (and he had a heart attack last October). More divestment of 53.29 per cent shareholding in BPCL Government”. One wonders whether GAIL (which will continue to be major- seven per cent yet, the Government was importantly, he may frighten as many voters as he excites. Think: is estimated to yield about `60,000 crore (at cur- PERCEPTION post-dilution of the Government’s ity-owned by the Union Government forced to sell all of its stake in HPCL to Who in politics does he most resemble? rent market capitalisation of over `110,000 crore). ABOUT shareholding, the sovereign guarantee to even as BPCL is divested). As in the case ONGC (this alone yielded `37,000 crore What other Left-wing politician in an English-speaking coun- These two add up to `150,000 crore. For the bal- OPPORTUNITIES the policyholders would be retained. of Petronet LNG India, the new owner out of a total of `100,000 crore). Now, try spent decades in the political wilderness, trying to sell hot-gospel ance, it could bank on sale of 100 per cent Air India AHEAD As per the LIC Act, “The paid-up of BPCL will insist on having a role in with growth plummeting to less than five socialism to a largely inattentive audience? Who then suddenly caught (plus Air India Express and 50 per cent of Air equity capital of the corporation shall be deciding the management of IGL. per cent during 2019-20 and muted India’s stake in ground-handling company AI `100 crore provided by the Central If, the Government is unwilling to recovery projected for 2020-21, the the attention of the nation’s despairing youth, trapped in a stag- Singapore Terminal Services Limited (AISATS), Government after due appropriation bring about these changes, this will lower appetite would be even lower. nant, low-wage economy and built a national following that sud- CONCOR and SCI et al. The task is daunting. made by Parliament by law for the pur- valuation or lead to dissipation of inter- Unless there is dramatic turnaround denly delivered him onto the main stage? And who led his party Prima facie, the sale of a small percentage of pose”. This needs to be increased appro- est. Late last year, the political brass was in the economy, the bureaucratic into a national election on a radical Left-wing programme — and shareholding in LIC may sound easy to push as priately in order to prepare it for the pro- contemplating to sell BPCL stake to machinery moves with alacrity to make went down to the worst electoral defeat it had suffered in half a the Government can argue that majority owner- posed IPO and sell even a 10 per cent IOCL on lines similar to the so-called the required preparations for conduct- century? ship and control will continue to be with it even stake. The preparations in this regard are strategic sale of Hindustan Petroleum ing the sale and Opposition parties Jeremy Corbyn, the English Bernie Sanders, that’s who. It was after this divestment. But, this is easier said than bound to be time-consuming and may Corporation Limited (HPCL) during extend cooperation in getting necessary Corbyn who put Boris Johnson, Britain’s mini-Trump, back in office done. The proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) stretch till the end of fiscal 2020-21. That 2017-18 (then, the Union Government laws/amendments passed, it is unlikely for another five years with a huge majority in Parliament. That’s of the LIC will have to be preceded by amendments apart, considering that most of the par- sold 51.11 per cent of its shareholding that the Government will reach any- not the sort of outcome the Democrats want. to the LIC Act, particularly three sections — ties across the political spectrum have in HPCL to ONGC which is majority where near the `2,10,000 crore target. Section 24: It deals with the way the corporation opposed stake sale in the LIC, it is doubt- owned by itself). The shortfall on this score alone could So what will the elders of the Democratic Party do if they find handles its corpus (own fund in which all of its ful whether the Government will be able But, the idea was dropped. It may be cause at least 0.5 per cent slippage in fis- that Sanders, not Buttigieg, is the popular favourite going into receipts are credited thereto and all payments made to get the amendment Bill passed, more revived (in a desperate bid to achieve the cal deficit (target for 2020-21 is 3.5 per Democratic Convention in July. They will probably throw their sup- therefrom); Section 28: It lays down the policy on so when it is in the minority in the Upper target) if during 2020-21 also investors cent) which anyway will be under threat port behind Michael Bloomberg, the ultimate MOR candidate. dividend distribution (how the surplus is to be dis- House (the chances of this being taken don’t evince interest. As regards, Air due to unrealistic projections for tax col- It could work. He’s far richer than Trump. tributed) and Section 37: It provides Government up as Money Bill in which case, it does- India, the Government has removed lections during the year. (Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of guarantee on all its policies. The policy on divi- n’t have to go to the Rajya Sabha are some major bottlenecks which led to the (The writer is a New Delhi-based pol- Democracy and Work’). dend distribution could be a bone of contention. dim). As regards BPCL, while divestment failed move in 2018-19. Now, it is offer- icy analyst) Where to invest in an economic slowdown? It’s time to go out there, keep your asset allocation in mind and go ahead with your investments to make a handsome gain in the next four to five years changes in the country’s economy. estate didn’t have a regulatory frame- and slowdown? I believe that in a cou- downs are a cyclical part of the econ- Equities: Equities offer great have all the above options in very con- The first grand move happened work. When RERA and demonetisa- ple of quarters from now, this down- omy. If one had to take a three to five- growth for a disciplined investor. As venient schemes and it makes sense to towards the end of 2016 when demon- tion were introduced, it curtailed the turn could turn around. With the year horizon and more, India is in a opposed to popular misconception that take the mutual fund route for simplic- etisation was announced, followed by cash economy or what we call the par- revival of the GDP and consumption great spot domestically and globally. putting money in equity is risky, done ity and efficiency. The hallmark of this implementation of Real Estate allel economy. When GST was intro- growth back on track, the key driver There is a lot of foreign interest that’s right this asset class can generate asset class is stability and while some (Regulation and Development) Act, duced, many small and medium busi- that led to the deceleration in the GDP coming into the country and domes- tremendous value in the long-term. of these are backed by the Government 2016 (RERA) and the Goods and nesses which were not under the tax will be back to take it forward, gradu- tic demand is sure to come back. Many There are multiple options available for too. So there’s plenty to choose from. Services Tax (GST). These three major ambit could no longer get away with ally before we significantly uptick. The medium and small businesses that are people to invest in equities. Buying Real estate: This may offer good announcements and shift in policies not paying taxes. All these changes have demand recovery will bring in the GDP nimble and agile have the ability to dis- shares from the stock market, invest- opportunities in certain pockets have been the primary reasons for these led to a level playing field for other play- growth along with inflation. This rupt and offer great products because ing in Mutual Funds and exchange- because a growing economy means that SANTOSH JOSEPH unusual times in our economy. ers who were following the rules of the should take us back to a nominal GDP we have access to domestic and inter- traded funds (ETFs) are some. there will be a lot more demand for In addition to these three reasons, land and taxation policies removing of 11 to 12 per cent. We have all the ini- national markets. Technology is a key Investment can be done in lumpsum housing and commercial real estate. multiple global scares like China-US any unfair advantage for those who tial signs of green shoots that are enabler for businesses to tap new or in a staggered manner via system- With listing of Real Estate Investment ver the last couple of months, trade wars, oil spikes, tensions with were not paying them. This led to con- emerging. The Government is aware of markets and introduce new offerings. atic investment plan (SIPs). Equity Trusts (REITs) gaining popularity and we have all constantly heard neighbouring countries, geopolitical solidation, formalisation and the indus- the challenges being faced by industries One can look at investing in equities investment has the potential to beat more to come, many well-known real Othat the economy of the coun- risks and uncertainty of elections dur- try became a lot more organised. and several steps have been taken to or even quality debt funds to partici- inflation and deliver superior risk and estate players are listed on the markets. try is witnessing a slowdown. About ing the early part of 2019 can be looked There are some industries that bene- address the issues. Similarly, active and pate in this move. tax adjusted returns in the long term. One could invest in physical real two to three years ago, our GDP fig- as additional factors for weak fitted from the GST whereas some of dynamic policies by Central bankers, We are all hoping that within a few Dividends, bonus, splits all add further estate, invest in share of these compa- ures were anywhere between six to demand.When we analyse these data them had to make initial readjustment the Government and policymakers also years, India will be the next superpow- value. nies or even participate in their REITs seven per cent whereas now sudden- points beyond just the numbers, it indi- of a slightly higher input cost. Overall indicate that the right steps are being er economically. The growth rate that Fixed Income: Like equities, Fixed It’s time to go out there, keep your ly we are below five per cent. All these cates that all this is leading to a tecton- it will be right to say that this was a very taken towards clearing the challenges. it has is significantly better than many Income comes with a variety of options. asset allocation in mind and go ahead statistics and numbers are suggestive ic shift in the way our economy was positive move for a developing econ- All this presents attractive opportuni- other emerging markets. If people These are popular and hugely-accept- with your investments to make a that we might be heading towards an structured in the first place. Our econ- omy like India as it gives a level play- ties for a serious investor looking for should align their investments with the ed. Depending on the choice, one can handsome gain in the next four to five early recession or an economic down- omy has a large segment that is still ing field for businesses across sizes to the long-term. A downtrend is also a key sectors that will contribute to the opt from a combination of PPF, FD, years. turn. To put this in context, we have to unorganised, fragmented and localised. benefit from a unified policy. How does great reminder for people to not get growth of the economy, one can ben- Tax-free Bonds, Company Deposits (The writer Founder and Managing first understand the key factors that Many of our businesses were not one invest in the backdrop of this for- carried away during the good times. efit significantly. Here are some options and Government securities. 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Monday said its UK arm Agriculture Minister Narendra annual domestic Forum for People's Optare has bagged orders for Singh Tomar said on Monday. demand of 26-27 Collective Efforts (FPCE) has supplying 37 electric double- He mentioned that the gov- written a letter to Jayant Sinha, decker buses in London. The ernment has taken many mea- million tonnes. The who is the chairperson of company's subsidiary Optare sures including hike in the gap is met through Standing Committee on Plc is partnering with Tower minimum support price and imports Finance. Transit Group in the launch of procurement of pulses to sup- The Insolvency and The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code two new electric routes in port farmers. Bankruptcy Code (Second (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019, which London with the supply of 37 The country had produced research body organic range to strengthen R&D for improv- Amendment) Bill, 2019, which Metrodecker double-deck EVs, 23.40 million tonnes of pulses Indian Council of pulses at the ing productivity, reorientation proposes to amend IBC, 2016, proposes to amend IBC, 2016, was Ashok Leyland said in a during 2018-19 crop year (July- of Agricultural the day-long of trade policies, increase in was introduced in the last ses- introduced in the last session of Parliament. statement. The Metrodecker June), still short of annual Research event, organ- private investment and identi- sion of Parliament. The bill has The bill has now been referred to the EV — zero emission double- domestic demand of 26-27 (ICAR) and ised by coop- fying suitability of pulses in dif- now been referred to the decker — is designed and built million tonnes. The gap is met appropriate poli- erative Nafed ferent crop sequence. Standing Committee on Standing Committee on Finance at Optare's facility in Sherburn, through imports. cy intervention and Dubai- Global Pulses Confederation Finance. An ordinance in this near Leeds, it added. "Optare's However, for the current has helped achieve based non-profit (GPC) President Cindy Brown regard was promulgated in tions specified in clause 3 of conditions on them, destroys win comes at a time when big year, the government is tar- substantial increase in body Global Pulses said climate change poses a December as bill could not be the proposed Bill which seeks level playing field which cur- cities are figuring out ways to geting pulses output of 26.30 pulses output in last few Confederation (GPC). challenge and India needs to passed in the last session. The to amend section 7 of IBC, rently exists and makes the law cut down on emission and we million tonne. years, he said. As more number of people continue to grow more as the ordinance had introduced a 2016," FPCE President Abhay lop-sided in favour of real are thrilled to be part of the Speaking at an event on the Stating that India is almost are becoming vegan across the protein-rich commodity is still minimum threshold of at least Upadhyay said. estate developers," he added. solution. These 37 occasion of World Pulses Day, on path to become self-suffi- world, Niti Aayog member not on the diet list of many 100 allottees of the same real "The said amendment/inser- The association termed the Metrodecker EVs will save Tomar said, "pulses are becom- cient in pulses, Tomar said: "As Ramesh Chand said, India has people in the country. estate project or 10 per cent of tions require a minimum amendment as "illogical, ille- more than 1,800 tonne in ing necessary not only in India of now, maximum of the the opportunity to meet future Nafed Additional Managing total allottees under that pro- threshold for homebuyers to gal and regressive". greenhouse gas emissions well but also in other countries. We domestic requirement is being demand but the country needs Director S K Singh said India ject, whichever is less, for come together in order to ini- FPCE said the amendment to wheel in each year of operation versus a Euro 6 bus," faced huge shortage of pulses met in India Itself. We will fur- to take measures to improve can meet the pulses require- moving a joint plea seeking ini- tiate proceedings under the to insert a minimum threshold Ashok Leyland Managing earlier but now the situation ther boost pulses production yield level of pulses which at ment of neighbouring coun- tiation of insolvency process code against any real estate for homebuyers to approach Director and CEO Vipin has improved." and will also help in meeting present are lower than pre- tries like Sri Lanka, Nepal and against the realtor. developer/companies. This is the NCLT is ridden with prac- Sondhi said. Research and development the global demand." Green Revolution days of 1965. Bangladesh from its surplus "We vehemently oppose the against the interest of home- tical difficulties and listed out (R&D) at the government's The Minister also launched He emphasised on the need produce. proposed amendments/inser- buyers as it puts unreasonable various problems.

Entire product range is now BS-VI SUPPLY CHAINS JOLTED compliant: Volvo Cars SAIL not to shut down NEW DELHI: Volvo Cars India Asian markets feel coronavirus impact on Monday said its entire range in the country three loss-making PNS n HONG KONG now conforms to BS-VI Markets across the Asia-Pacific Sensex sheds 162 pts; auto, metal stocks drag emission steel units: Chairman were in the red on Monday norms. All PNS n KOLKATA with investors worried about MUMBAI: Market benchmark Sensex closed Budget a boost cars the impact of the China coro- 162 points lower on Monday due to heavy assembled at State-owned Steel Authority of navirus outbreak on the glob- sell-offs mainly in auto and metal stocks as for budding the company's plant India Ltd (SAIL) will not close al economy. The virus has investors continued to gauge the severity of or imported are now BS-VI down three of its loss-making killed more than 900 people, coronavirus outbreak and its economic entrepreneurs: certified, Volvo Cars India said speciality steel plants if the infected 40,000 across main- impact. The 30-share BSE Sensex settled in a statement. "The transition company does not find buyers land China and spread to more 162.23 points, or 0.39 per cent, down at Findoc Group from BS-IV to BS-VI has been for these units, its chairman than two dozen countries in 40,979.62. It hit an intra-day low of challenging, especially keeping Anil Kumar Chaudhary said. what has been termed a glob- 40,798.98. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty PNS n NEW DELHI in mind the industry's Earlier, the Centre had al health emergency. slipped 66.85 points, or 0.55 per cent, to performance in 2019. I am approved outright sale of Alloy It has also jolted major sup- 12,031.50. Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) Budget proposals for start- extremely proud of my team Steels Plant (ASP) in West ply chains for everything from was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, ups will help promote growth and our partners who have Bengal, Salem Steel Plant (SSP) food and household supplies to cracking over 7 per cent, after the home- of budding entrepreneurs in been relentless in making sure in Tamil Nadu and car and electronics parts. grown auto major on Saturday reported 73 the country, financial advi- a smooth shift to BS-VI well Visvesvaraya Iron and Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei per cent decline in consolidated quarterly sory firm Findoc Group said before the deadline," Volvo Cars Steel Plant (VISP) in 225 index closed 0.6 percent net profit. Other major laggards were Tata Steel, ONGC, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp, PowerGrid and on Monday. India MD Charles Frump said. Karnakata, as accu- steel maker does down, while Hong Kong pared NTPC. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank, TCS, Asian Paints, HDFC, HUL and RIL closed with Hemant Sood, the He furher said, "as a gesture to mulated loss in not find suit- some losses, ending the day 0.6 gains. Market mood remained jittery amid rising apprehension about economic fallout due to Chinese Managing Director of Findoc its customers owning an these units was able buyers for per cent lower after tanking 1.1 coronavirus globally as the increase in casualty figures surpassing SARS outbreak has raised alarm bells Group, said the government's environment friendly BS-VI over Rs 370 crore them. per cent at the open. about its severity, Narendra Solanki, Head Fundamental Research (Investment Services) - AVP Equity move to roll out reforms like Volvo Car this financial year, we in the last fiscal. Three units Elsewhere, Sydney slipped Research, Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers, said. five-year tax holiday for do not have any price increase In July last are functioning 0.1 per cent, Seoul was down employee stock option plan for our BS-VI certified cars till year, the as per demand 0.5 per cent and Singapore supply chains of major global longer, is infecting more peo- and tax exemption for start- March 31, 2020." Department of but operating was 0.7 per cent lower. firms such as Apple supplier ple and the hit to growth will ups with a turnover of less Investment and below their opti- Shanghai, however, Foxconn and auto giant Toyota. be longer," Diana Mousina, an than Rs 100 crore for 10 Public Asset mal capacities, SAIL rebounded after opening 0.5 Key production facilities economist at AMP Capital years are steps in the right Management (DIPAM) had officials said, adding that the per cent lower and was up 0.5 across China have been tem- Investors, told Bloomberg TV. direction. invited bids for 100 per cent combined manpower in these per cent at the close. porarily closed, with authorities "You won't be able to recoup "By reducing tax burden of stake sale in the three units of facilities is around 1,972. "The Taipei, Jakarta, and Mumbai imposing lockdowns and quar- all of the negative impacts in employees, the government SAIL. However, the last date bids received are under eval- were also under water. antine measures. the first quarter." will help start-ups ride on for submission of express of uation by the transaction advi- Investors around the world The World Health Analysts have cautioned that ESOPs programme even interests was extended thrice. sor -SBI Capital Markets Ltd," have been watching with con- Organization has said there the economic impact of the more. This move will ensure "Process of divestment is on. the company said. In 2012, cern as China, the world's sec- are some signs that the epi- coronavirus outbreak in main- key employees are retained Bank of Baroda We will not close down these SAIL had formed a joint ven- ond-largest economy, battles figures released Monday, which demic is stabilising in China, land China and beyond is yet leading to their own skin in cuts MCLR by special units," SAIL chairman ture with Japan's Kobe Steel for the novel coronavirus, which showed the highest rise in con- but the agency's chief has cau- to be fully understood. the start-up whilst ensuring Anil Kumar Chaudhary said, producing iron nuggets at emerged at the end of last year sumer prices in more than tioned that the number of cases "Let's not try to sugar coat future benefits for such key up to 10 bps when asked whether the com- ASP in Durgapur, but the in the central city of Wuhan. eight years, with food prices overseas could be just "the tip things here," said Stephen and critical employees in NEW DELHI: State-owned pany will consider shutting project did not move as was The domestic impact was spiking more than 20 percent. of the iceberg". "This coron- Innes, chief market strategist at such start-ups," he said in a Bank of Baroda on Monday down of these plants, if the desired. reflected in China's inflation It has also disrupted the avirus seems to be going on for AxiCorp. statement. announced cut in its marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) by up to 10 basis points, effective February 12. The reduction IIIT-Delhi partners will make home, auto and IL&FS gets nod for Rs 2,700 cr claims towards stuck road projects other loans cheaper for new PNS n NEW DELHI Maharashtra border area), In case of both Jorbat overall resolution process for borrowers. With this while the committee had ear- Shillong and IRIDCL projects, the IL&FS Group, has sold a Extramarks to reduction, the one-year MCLR Crisis-hit IL&FS Group has lier approved claims of Rs 902 the settlement agreements have number of assets to clear dues has come down to 8.15 per received approvals from vari- crore for the Khed Sinnar been duly signed with author- and debt. cent per annum from 8.25 per ous government authorities Expressway project (in ities, officials said. When con- Officials said these initiatives encourage AI research cent, according to a bank for claims worth about Rs Maharashtra). tacted, an IL&FS spokesperson of engaging with various statement. The reduction in 2,700 crore towards stuck or Other projects for which declined to comment. authorities such as the PNS n NEW DELHI engaging with Extramarks. MCLR by the bank comes a incomplete road projects, offi- claims have been approved In October 2018, the gov- Ministry, NHAI and NHIDCL Together, we hope to lead the day after the Reserve Bank of cials said. include Kiratpur Ner Chowk ernment had seized control of for settlement of claims relat- Indraprastha Institute of revolution in education deliv- India left the repo rate The NHAI Conciliation Expressway Limited for Rs 672 the debt-trapped company and ing to incomplete and termi- Information Technology Delhi ery from the front," IIIT-Delhi unchanged at 5.15 per cent Committee recently approved crore (in Himachal Pradesh) Road, Transport and Highways superseded its board by nated projects and for com- (IIIT-Delhi) has partnered with Director Ranjan Bose said. but announced long-term repo a claim for approximately Rs and Jorbat Shillong Expressway had cleared claims of ITNL appointing a new one, led by pensation claims filed in education technology compa- This collaboration is hopeful operation for up to Rs 1 lakh 707 crore for the ILFS-Fagne Limited for Rs 252 crore Road Infrastructure eminent banker Uday Kotak as respect of certain operational ny Extramarks to promote and of making education delivery crore, making cost of funds Songadh Expressway Limited (Meghalaya). Development Company (IRID- its chairman. projects, is part of the new encourage research in Artificial more personalised, interactive cheaper for banks. project (in Gujarat- Additionally, the Ministry of CL) for Rs 144 crore. The new board, as part of the board's resolution process. Intelligence (AI). and effective, the release added. Extramarks, in partnership "Having already successfully with IIIT-Delhi, will set up a implemented AI in our school research laboratory in and app-based learning content, Computer Science Department we are now keen to implement ‘Moderation in India's growth coincides with global situation' which will be dedicated to the futuristic technology which task of creating new break- will cause innovative disrup- PNS n NEW DELHI tem, Goods and Services Tax throughs in the area of 'AI tions in education delivery to Thakur said as per the National Statistical (GST) to simplify the indirect in Education', a company help students learn in a per- The moderation in India's taxation regime, Make-in-India release said. sonalized and independent growth coincides with a decel- Office's first advance estimates of national programme to boost domestic "This partnership opens the environment. Our partnership eration in growth of global out- income, 2019-20, India's real GDP is estimated manufacturing capacity, liber- doors of constructive research with IIIT-Delhi is a step in the put and the IMF has projected to grow at 5.0 per cent in 2019-20 alisation of Foreign Direct for our students, who will ben- same direction," said Ritvik the country's GDP growth to Investment (FDI) and Jan Dhan- efit greatly from the practical Kulshrestha, CEO, Extramarks pick up to 5.8 per cent in 2020, Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity experience they will gain from Education. Union Minister Anurag Thakur per cent to 6.5 per cent in revised India's GDP growth towards greater transparency, said in Lok Sabha. 2020-21. The RBI's sixth bi- rate to 4.8 per cent in 2019. This efficiency and financial inclu- Thakur said India's growth monthly monetary policy state- revision in growth may not sion, he said. Thakur also said trajectory over the period 2014- ment, 2019-20 has also project- cause any stress in the Non- recently, the corporate tax rate 15 to 2018-19 is characterised by ed GDP growth of 6.0 per cent Banking Financial Companies has been cut to 15 per cent for macroeconomic stability with for 2020-21. Thakur said as per (NBFCs) sector as NBFCs are new domestic manufacturing real GDP growth averaging 7.4 the National Statistical Office's well capitalised, he said. companies, which is amongst per cent. first advance estimates of nation- The minister said the gov- the lowest in the world. "The moderation in India's al income, 2019-20, India's real ernment has implemented sev- In December 2019, he said, growth coincides with a decel- GDP is estimated to grow at 5.0 eral major structural reforms in the government has announced eration in growth of global out- per cent in 2019-20. recent years to bolster invest- the Rs 103 lakh crore National put, as estimated by the IMF, in Roy during Question Hour. pick up to 5.8 per cent in 2020. He said the World Economic ment and growth. Infrastructure Pipeline which recent years," he said replying a Thakur, union minister of state The economic survey 2019-20 Outlook Update (January 2020) These include Insolvency and would significantly boost infra- question of Congress MP Abdul for finance, said the IMF has has also projected a pick-up in published by the International Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to structure and spur growth Khaleque and TMC's Saugata projected India's GDP growth to India's growth in the range of 6.0 Monetary Fund (IMF) has strengthen the financial sys- impulses in the economy. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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he Vishal- sport and people started two Telugu films. The “I want to work with Shekhar duo, leaving. Although a few process is very cheerful. young directors who come who has taken innovative people in the You feel elevated, happy up with new thoughts and the music audience took shelter when you are working on a new starcast. If there is a industry by under their chairs, many a Telugu film. There is so big star then it’s a brownie T storm with made a run for their cars much here and I am look- point.” ‘You feel happy their chartbusting, foot- to prevent getting wet. ing forward to do more “Allu Arjun is a dream tapping numbers, has In an exclusive inter- Telugu films,” he added. to work with. He is so cre- ready to set the stage on view with The Pioneer, Seconding Shekhar’s ative and talented. I want fire with their perfor- Shekhar Ravjiani spoke views, Vishal Dadlani said, to do more films with him. mance. about the music scene in “There is so much great On a different note, The mood during the Tollywood. He said, “We work coming out of Venkatesh garu is one my first song, Dus Bahaane..., have some great music Hyderabad these days and favourite actors from the when you work on a was sombre despite cheers coming up in Tollywood. the city is filled with South,” concludes Shekhar. from the audience. But The musicians in incredible musicians. On the work front, the five songs later, when they Hyderabad are phenome- South India is where duo has taken up sang Desi Girl, the audi- nal. I have huge respect for music is developing and Jayeshbhai Jordar with ence started singing along them. Be it South or experimentation is Ranveer Singh followed by and dancing and the North, we all love each encouarged.” Khali Peeli starring Ishan tempo of the concert other’s work and get Vishal who recently and Ananya Pandey. The changed thereon. inspired by each other. tried his luck in comedy duo is also working on a Despite a cracking per- That’s the most beautiful feels that it is not every- big budget international for- aspect about one’s cup of tea. He said, project whose name is yet music.” “One thing I learnt is that to be revealed. TELUGU FILM' in stand-up, you cannot slack. For me stand-up Renowned comedy is tough. Its another level of genius. Although I’m not good at musicians Vishal- it, I want to explore this art form as a performer Shekhar were in the city and have a long way to go.” When asked if Shekhar recently to perform along would want to try his Allu Arjun is a dream hand at comedy, he to work with. He is so quickly replied ‘Yes. I with comedian Sunil Grover as would love to’. creative and talented. I a part of a show put up by “I love to do things I want to do more films haven’t done before and with him. On a stand-up is one of them. different note, Imperial Blue. The duo aboutspoke to I’m waiting to try my hand at stand-up. I have Venkatesh garu is one K RAMYA SREE acted in Neerja alongside my favourite actors Sonam. I have never acted music in Tollywood, trying before that but when I got from the South. I am the opportunity, I jumped fortunate that Vishal their stint at comedy headlong into the role. and I got to do two and more Similarly, if I get a chance to do comedy, I would love Telugu films. The to do it,” said the musician process is very who has composed over cheerful. There is so “I received 450 songs in his 25-year calls from Hyderabad- long music career. much here and I am mance by the duo, based musicians appreciat- Expressing his interest looking forward to do they had to stop ing my work in to work with new direc- more Telugu films. after Desi Girl as Bollywood. I am fortunate tors, the Chinthakayala rain played spoil- that Vishal and I got to do Ravi music composer said, SHEKHAR RAVJIANI MUSICIAN

A nostalgic weekend enthralls music lovers

Singing legend CELEBRATED CCR and He unveiled the book cussion instrument. It con- group of lovers February. The group put on a journey through Surmandal organ- Bhimsen Joshi-The Voice of sists of a set of ceramic, of the yesteryear together a 45-minute audio- time from the 1950s to the ised Jal Tarang by the People, written by Dr china, or metal bowls filled Hindi cinema visual which was a mix of first decade of the new mil- Milind Tulankar Nagaraj Rao Havaldar. with various levels of water. attended an medleys, docu features and lennium. Animated discus- and a vocal recital The book is a biography on In this act, the china bowls open house dis- videos on the lives and sions took place mostly on I by Dr Nagaraj Pt Bhimsen Joshi and details are filled with different levels A cussion on times of the eight icons. music after India achieved Hawaldar in the city over the the journey the maestro took of water and are struck by Dr Nagaraj Rao Havadar Cultural Relations (ICCR), ‘Lyricists and Hindi It was also a rare chance independence. One of the weekend at the Pingali to find a guru in music. Dr two cane sticks producing is well known in the field an autonomous organisation Cinema’, a programme to honour so many writers key points of discussion was Venkatramreddy Hall at the Nagaraju also performed the melodious music. of Hindustani Classical of the Government of India, organised by Dakshin at one time, who between the dire need to preserve Lower Tank Bund Road. The Rag Bhogi Raag which Milind Tulankar is a Jal music. As a part of his study is involved in India’s external Dhwani Group over the them had composed nearly and nurture these films for event was attended by over Bhimsen Joshi is said to be Tarang player. He started for the ‘Sangeeta Ratna’ cultural relations, through weekend. They showcased 5,000 songs for nearly two posterity, as it would show- 100 music lovers from across very much fond of. The learning music from a young Degree, he was taught by Pt cultural exchange with other the evergreen work of eight dozen music directors in a case the amazing journey the city. artistes were accompanied by age. His grandfather, Late Mallikarjun Mansur, Pt countries and their peoples. lyricists, whose birth and span of over six decades. of Hindi cinema over a Among others who attend- Rahul Deshpande the harmo- Pandit Shankar Kanherewas a Basavraj Raj guru, Pt Hyderabad-based Surmandal death anniversaries are The audience, a mix of century and more. ed was Jayesh Ranjan, nium, Harijit Singh and famous Jal Tarang player who Sangameshwar Gurav and is a 50-years-old organisa- observed in the month of young and old, were taken — PNS Principal Secretary, Ganesh Tanwadeon the tabla. influenced Milind in taking such luminaries. tion in the service of the Government of Telangana. Jal Tarang is a melodic per- up this unusual instrument. The Indian Council for music. — PNS

rtisans and weavers from each state of India bring the fas- Keeping the legacy of Ikkat strong cinating history and tradition of a region cy, indigenously produced ly’s business of supplying Ikk- ought back to life in his vil- wed expansion of business, A to life through their crafts and weaves often don’t at sarees, fabrics, dress mate- lage Koyyalgudem, TS. and at the same time it offers unique craftsmanship. Be it gather as much popularity as rials and other accessories. “Earlier, there was no way the weavers in our communi- the unmistakably soft pash- they deserve, often due to Ikkat is a print created by to connect with the cus- ty an additional means to mina shawls from Kashmir or lack of awareness amongst the most skilled artisans of tomers directly, and a market generate greater income, and the satin like silk from consumers and limited access India. It is a widely known place like Amazon has helped achieve significant visibility Mysore, Karnataka, all these to a wide audience. With an dyeing technique — used bridge the gap between man- and reach by selling their handmade products use aim to overcome this hurdle, largely on rugs, sarees, cush- ufacturers and weavers. Part- products to customers across indigenous materials and tra- Bhaskar Badugu returned ions and home living, tradi- nering with Amazon Karigar cities in India,” said Bhaskar ditional techniques. home after 13 years of corpo- tional wear and the like. And has opened doors to a whole Badugu, founder of Chan- Despite having a rich lega- rate life, to manage his fami- it this weave that Bhaskar br- new world for us. It has allo- dana Ikkat Weave. — PNS 10

Vijayawada Tuesday February 11, 2020 what’s brewing? ANANYA PANDAY SUNNY shoots for 23 hours LEONE non-stop RECEIVES 3 ithout any sleep, actress Ananya HONOURS IN Panday recently shot for her upcoming film THAILAND W Khaali Peeli for almost 23 hours at a stretch. ollywood actress Sunny Leone “Ananya has been juggling received three honours at the between shoots and other com- 13th Edition of Asian Business mitments. Recently, during a & Social Forum in Thailand. schedule of Khaali Peeli, she Sunny, who was accompa- started shooting at 8 o’clock B nied by her husband Daniel in the morning and contin- Weber to Thailand, was feted with the ued to shoot till the next Asia One Women empowerment Award, morning. She shot for 40 under 40, Influential Asian Award and the film for more than India's Fastest Growing Brand award for 23 hours at a stretch,” her cosmetic line StarStruck. a source said. The actress said, “My cosmetic line is a Directed by reflection of me, and my team and we Parvez Shaikh, have worked really hard to get every Khaali Peeli also aspect of it right. The award completely features Ishaan belongs to the team StarStruck and Daniel Khatter. that has got the brand global recognition.” “Ananya has a very The event was graced by prominent tight schedule but even diplomats where she was bestowed with then, none of her other work the profilic awards. commitments suffer. She’s shoot- On the acting front, Sunny will next be ing for a song sequence, attend- seen in Koka Kola. ing events, reading scripts and has a line-up of films in 2020, which she is shooting for. She will kickstart the shoot for some of them by the end of February itself,” the source said, adding that the actress will begin shooting for her upcom- ing slate of films soon. The masala entertain- er is produced by Ali Abbas Zafar with Zee Studios and Himanshu Kishan Mehra. Bieber donates $100K to fan's mental health charity op singer Justin donation with fan Julie She added, “Justin has a Bieber donated Coker, who was campaign- big following, so if he has a $100,000 to a fan ing for the cause, reports good message about mental here who was aceshowbiz.com. health, hopefully everybody raising money for “I work for mental health else... will want to start P mental health now because of my own thinking about mental awareness. mental health struggles in health in a different way.” Bieber was in the city pro- the past. And it’s important Bieber has been open moting his upcoming album for us to talk about mental about his own mental health Changes with an appearance health because more than 50 struggles, and notably took at MTV’s Fresh Out Live per cent of us will have a time away from the spot- event. And while in town, mental health challenge in light last year to focus on his the Yummy star took the our lifetime,” Coker told the personal wellbeing, amid a time to share a generous New York Post. battle with Lyme disease.

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form in Hamilton and Auckland. But Iyer lacked the finishing touch as compared to Taylor’s experience. He could- n’t see India’s chase through in PRIDE AT STAKE Auckland like the senior Kiwi batsman did in Hamilton. India may also look to experiment a bit before the Test India hope for top order blitzkrieg to avoid 3-0 whitewash series. PTI n MT MAUNGANUI Mayank Agarwal have shown Rahul, Shaw, Iyer, Kedar only momentary flashes of Jadhav and Yuzvendra Chahal ndia would expect its top brilliance and have not repli- did not take part in the option- order to fire to avoid a cated the kind of starts the al practice session on Monday. Iseries whitewash when it Indian batting has grown Kohli was first into the nets clashes with a high-flying New accustomed to from its top- against both pace and spin. Zealand in the third and final order. Manish Pandey was in the One-day International at Bay Rohit’s absence has been a nets beside him, while Rishabh Oval today. major factor in India’s defeat in Pant had a long session once Despite missing inspira- this series. The opener aver- again. tional skipper Kane aged 57.30 in ODI cricket in Pant has not played limit- Williamson in the line-up due the past 12 months, having a ed-overs' cricket since he suf- to a shoulder injury, the hosts major impact on Indian for- fered a concussion against shrugged off the T20 series tunes in this format. Australia. If India goes as per debacle to claim the ODI In that light, the burden of routine plan, he is in danger of series. scoring runs has been placed missing out entirely from play- New Zealand, though, will squarely on Kohli in this series. ing white-ball cricket on this have the experience and lead- With 66 runs in two innings, tour. ership of Williamson for the he did not come through for In the bowling depart- final game as he has passed the once and the rest ment, all pac- fitness test. didn’t rise to the New Zealand vs India (3rd ODI) ers were pre- “He certainly had a full occasion either. Live from 7:30am IST sent for train- workout and all is on track for All of it ing, except tomorrow. He’s looking good resulted in rever- STAR SPORTS 1 NETWORK Mohammed to be ready to play. We'll have sal of fortunes on the limited- Shami. one final look at him in the Jasprit Bumrah chats with Indian head coach Ravi Shastri during team’s optional practice session on Monday BCCI/Twitter overs leg of this tour, as India New Zealand have added morning and make sure noth- INDIA-NEW ZEALAND AT MOUNT MAUNGAUNI had arrived here at Mt leg spinner Ish Sodhi and ing happens overnight,” New “He (Williamson) Maunganui a week ago leading pacer Blair Tickner to the Zealand stand-in head coach certainly had a full Team Played Won Lost Success% the T20I series by a 4-0 mar- squad for this match. Sodhi Shane Jurgensen said on the India 2 2 - 100.00 gin. They went on to drub the played in the first ODI at eve of third ODI. workout and all is on Black Caps 5-0, but now find Hamilton, bowling Kohli with The major difference track for tomorrow New Zealand 8 3 5 37.50 themselves in the same posi- a googly. between the two sides has (Tuesday). He’s looking India v NZ 2 2 - 100.00 tion at the same ground. They were part of the New been the top-order’s impact. good to be ready to play. HIGHEST INNINGS TOTALS It is also a reversal of Zealand A team playing an With Rohit Sharma and results from the Men in Blue’s unofficial Test against India A We’ll have one final look India 324-4 in 50 overs v New Zealand 26 -01-2019 Shikhar Dhawan missing due last visit here in 2019 when but did not take part on the to injuries, Virat Kohli missing at him in the morning New Zealand 371-7 in 50 overs v Sri Lanka 03-01-2019 they won the ODI series 4-1 fourth day’s proceedings. Tim out on scoring big and KL and make sure nothing HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORES but lost the T20I series 2-1. Southee (stomach bug), Rahul batting later in the order, happens overnight,” India 87 Rohit Sharma v New Zealand 26-01-2019 India’s previous ODI series Mitchell Santner (stomach India’s traditional ODI strength New Zealand 138 Martin Guptill v Sri Lanka 03-01-2019 loss in New Zealand was 4-1 bug) and Scott Kuggeleijn was neutralised without New — New Zealand stand-in head on the 2014 tour here. (viral fever) are hoping to coach SHANE JURGENSEN said BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES Zealand having to do any hard India 4-54 Kuldeep Yadav v New Zealand 26-01-2019 Shreyas Iyer, with a hun- recover in time for the third work. about Williamson’s availability dred and a half-century, has ODI. for 3rd ODI New Zealand 5-40 Matt Henry v Sri Lanka 05-01-2016 Mayank Agarwal bats during India’s optional nets session at Bay Oval BCCI/Twitter Openers Prithvi Shaw and mirrored Ross Taylor’s rich Faisel Features Pakistan crush Tigers Understanding ground dimensions must in NZ: Thakur PTI n MOUNT MAUNGANUI which you are going to bowl the next day. Not many chinks in Virat’s armour Southee praises Kohli & credits helpful pitches for getting him out most number of times by innings in 1st Test nderstanding the pecu- “Mentally too, it is cru- AFP n RAWALPINDI Uliar dimensions of the cial to be prepared because PTI n MOUNT MAUNGANUI back of him. I didn’t know that grounds and negotiating if you are not prepared was the most...,” he added. akistan completed a crushing innings-and- the wind factor is a must for mentally, the opponent can e has dismissed Virat Southee said his side’s 2-0 P44-run victory over Bangladesh on the fourth bowlers to succeed in New take you by surprise. So HKohli the most number series win over India in the morning on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the Zealand, reckons India both things are important. of times in international crick- current three-match contest two-Test series. pacer Shardul Thakur. If you see, their batsmen use et and New Zealand pacer shouldn’t be a surprise to any- Bangladesh were bowled out for 168 in their “There are no grounds the wind and the short side,” Tim Southee on Monday one as the Black Caps, consec- second innings after resuming the day on 126- alike in New Zealand, so it he added. credited helpful pitch condi- utive ODI World Cup finalists, 6 as Pakistan’s pace and spin attack was too hot is very important to under- India will be aiming to tions for the feat he “didn’t have been playing well in this to handle despite a flat Rawalpindi stadium pitch. stand the ground dimen- avoid a 0-3 whitewash today know” about. format for a while now. Fast bowler Naseem Shah, who at 16 years sions. How to bowl, etc. In and with the series already Including Saturday’s ODI “...They have been two and 359 days became the youngest bowler to each game, as a bowler, you out of reach, Thakur feels he in Auckland, Southee has now great games of cricket and the take a Test hat-trick on Sunday, finished with may have to change your and his teammates can play dismissed Kohli nine times ODI side has played some 4-26 and was declared man of the match. plan because the last game even more freely. across formats. good cricket for a while even Despite Naseem being unavailable to bowl in Auckland, straight “When you play inter- “He is obviously a class though we have been missing on Monday with rib pain, Pakistan mopped up boundaries were short. national cricket, every game player and doesn’t have many some important guys,” he said the last four wickets in 90 minutes, inflicting Before that in Hamilton, the matters for every player. weaknesses. I think the wick- referring to injuries to key their 10th defeat on Bangladesh in 11 matches side boundary was short. Shardul Thakur bowls at nets during India’s practice session PTI When you are 2-0 down, et had a little bit of assistance Virat Kohli reacts after he was bowled players such as regular skipper with one draw. The dimensions of each ODI game. on grounds like this every you can express yourself with the new ball and if you out by Tim Southee in second ODI AP Kane williamson. Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali said home ground are different and you Thakur feels the condi- day. That’s why they say even more — our skills, our put it in the right areas, there “It is your job to take “The guys have played wins — only possible in recent months, after the have to bowl accordingly. tions make New Zealand New Zealand is a difficult variations in bowling. was enough there to ask a few wickets...And Virat is a great great ODI cricket for a while resumption of Test cricket in Pakistan follow- Here in the next game, we one of the toughest places to country to play cricket in. I Batsmen can play their questions. It is about assis- player and he has been in now, although it was our first ing a decade’s isolation over security concerns will get a bigger ground play cricket in. feel that when you practice shots, can execute shots and tance and the pitch condi- great form. Especially in run time since the World Cup. — were important to boost confidence. compared to the others,” “It is very difficult in the nets you have to express themselves. That’s tions...,” Southee said on the chases he is exceptional, so I But the group has played well “It’s an important win and home wins always said Thakur ahead of final because you don’t get to play practice in the manner in how we will approach it.” eve of the third ODI. guess it’s always nice to see the for a long time,” he added. increase confidence within the team,” said Azhar. “We have to play important away series includ- ing one in England (July-August this year) so we will carry this confidence. Bangladesh govt to organise “Naseem and other bowlers bowled superbly Rahane scores 101 in drawn game Jaiswal, Bishnoi, and it was an outstanding batting display, so all PTI n LINCOLN on to make 136. Rahane took over from in all it was a complete team effort.” there and got much needed time in the public reception for U-19 side B’desh skipper Mominul Haque started the ndia vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane middle ahead of the first Test beginning Tyagi named in ICC day by square-driving paceman Shaheen Shah Iwarmed up for the Test series in New in Wellington on February 21. A prac- PTI n DHAKA No Bangladesh team Afridi for his fifth boundary in Zealand with an unbeaten 101 for the tice game will also be played before the had won a world event the first over, but then fell leg- touring A side in the drawn four-day series-opener. he Bangladesh govern- before the country’s U-19 before in the same over for 41. game against New Zealand A on Vijay Shankar also made a valuable Tment will organise a side broke the jinx with vic- team of tournament Liton Das (29) and tail- Monday. contribution with a 66-run knock. Test “public reception” to cele- tory over the three-time PTI n DUBAI ender Rubel Hossain kept In response to New Zealand A’s 386 number three Cheteshwar Pujara had brate the country’s Under-19 defending champions. hosts at bay for 11.5 overs for nine, India A reached 467 for five made a solid half century on day three. World Cup triumph, its first India’s cricketing bat- he prolific Yashasvi Jaiswal and before Abbas trapped Rubel in 109.3 overs when the game ended He could only score a run on day four in an ICC tournament across tles with Bangladesh have Thighest wicket-taker Ravi Bishnoi leg-before for five. in a draw on the fourth and final day. and was dismissed on 53. all levels. been marred by acrimony were among three Indians named in Leg-spinner Yasir Shah The end of the second unofficial Among the other Test regulars, off- In a high-voltage title since the 2015 World Cup the ICC U-19 World Cup Team of the dismissed Das lbw and Test also marked the end of the A spinner R Aswhin bowled 37.5 overs clash, the end of which was quarter-final at the MCG. Tournament on Monday. had Abu Jayed for tour. Rahane stayed unbeaten on in the New Zealand innings, conced- marred by unruly celebra- Having scripted their Besides left-handed opener Jaiswal three to finish 101 off 148 balls and his knock ing 98 runs for two wickets. tions by the champions, Suhrawardy Udyan,” the biggest triumph on Sunday, and leg-spinner Bishnoi, right-arm with 4-58 and comprised 15 fours and a six. Bangladesh stunned country’s Road, Transport some Bangladeshi players pacer Kartik Tyagi was the other complete the Shubman Gill, who has BRIEF SCORES favourites and defending and Bridges Minister got carried away while cel- Indian to feature in the 12-member win. scored a double hundred in New Zealand A 1st innings: 386 for champions India by three Obaidul Quader was quoted ebrating. team, led by World Cup-winning With the the first game at number 9 in 131.5 overs (Daryl Mitchell 103, wickets in Potchefstroom on as saying by the Daily Star. While their captain Bangladesh skipper Akbar Ali. win, Pakistan four, continued his good Glenn Phillips 65; Sandeep Warrier Sunday for the country’s The decision was taken Akbar Ali apologised for Jaiswal claimed the Player of the gained 60 run with the bat, making 2/50). India A 1st innings: 467/5 in biggest victory in its cricket at a cabinet meeting chaired the “unfortunate incident”, Tournament award after he played a points in the another hundred on day 109.3 overs (Shubman Gill 136, history. by Prime Minister Shaikh his Indian counterpart crucial role in guiding India to the ICC World Test three, this time as an opener. Cheteshwar Pujara 53, Ajinkya Rahane “The date will be set Hasina, Quader told scribes Priyam Garg felt it is some- final. Championship, taking Resuming day four at 107, Gill, 101 not out; Blair Tickner 1/71, Ed after the team returns. The at the Secretariat on thing that should not have With 400 runs to his name in six their tally to 140 points. who too is part of the Test squad, went Nuttall 2/98). reception will be held at Monday. happened. innings at an astounding average of 133, he topped the scoring chart com- fortably, finishing 114 runs ahead of closest competitor Ravindu Rasantha of Sri Lanka. Bishnoi topped the wicket-taking Warner bags Allan Border medal chart by claiming 17 in six matches with a miserly average of 10.64, while On comeback, opener beats Smith by one vote to Australian cricketer of the year award Tyagi, on the other hand, terrorised opposing batsmen throughout the PTI n MELBOURNE Australia. eted individual prize in 2016 and 2017. He tournament with his swing and scalped “I really had a hunger and determina- polled a total of 194 across the Test, ODI 11 wickets at an average of 13.90. n emotional David Warner on tion to come back and really put my foot and T20I formats to finish ahead of for- The official team of the tourna- AMonday won the Australian cricketer forward ... So to have a summer like that mer captain Smith and nine votes clear of ment features representatives from of the year award beating teammate Steve really put a smile on my face.” Cummins. six sides with the likes of Afghanistan Smith by one vote in their first season fol- “I know I’ve let you guys down in the Warner now joined a select list of mul- opener Ibrahim Zadran and West lowing the ball-tampering ban that brought past. It’s just been remarkable to come tiple winners of the Allan Border Medal, Indies’ Nyeem Young in it. their rollicking careers to a one-year halt. back,” Warner was quoted as saying by foxs- which includes Ricky Ponting, Michael In Akbar, Shahdat Hossain and Dashing opener Warner won his ports.Com.Au. Clarke, Shane Watson and Smith. Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Bangladesh third Allan Border Medal with 194 votes, The dashing opener added, “With the Meanwhile, Perry won the Belinda also has three representations in the with former Test captain Smith getting 193 World Cup, to not go the whole way was Clark Award after her teammate Alyssa squad, while Afghanistan and West votes and fast bowler Pat Cummins com- disappointing. The Ashes, retaining that Healy bagged both the T20 and ODI Player Indies have two players each. ing third with 185. was fantastic — I obviously didn’t turn up of the Year awards for women’s cricketers. Canada’s Akil Kumar has been Ellyse Perry claimed her second and I apologise for that — but I really had Australia’s limited-overs skipper Aaron included as the 12th man. Belinda Clark Award at the Australian the hunger and determination to come Finch claimed the male ODI Player of the The team was selected by an adju- Cricket Awards here. Ellyse Perry and David Warner pose with Belinda back and do the best for our team. Year award, while Marnis Labuschagne dication panel of five, which included Considering his stunning return to the Clark and Allan Border medal resp during Australian “To come back and have a summer won the male Test Player of the Year recog- commentators Ian Bishop, Rohan game following a year’s suspension, an Cricket Awards ceremony Cricket Australia/Twitter like that and just contribute, it really put nition. Indian women cricket team's youngest member Shafali Verma Gavaskar and Natalie Germanos joined emotional Warner held back tears during here and receive the award ... (and) to see a smile on my face — and I hope it did for Warner also claimed the male has fulfilled her childhood dream when she met her idol Sachin by ESPN Cricinfo correspondent his acceptance speech. the rest of the other guys doing so well,” you guys as well.” International T20 Player of the Year Tendulkar. The 16-year-old clicked a picture with Tendulkar and Sreshth Shah and ICC representative “I couldn’t be any prouder to stand Warner said, according to Cricket Warner had previously won the cov- Award. uploaded it on her Instagram account with a heart-warming post Mary Godbeer. 12

Vijayawada Tuesday February 11, 2020 tollywood DIL DEVERAKONDA RAJU to remarry eading produc- believes in er Dil Raju, who lost his wife, Anitha, to a fatal cardiac L arrest three years ago, will wed again later this year. ‘hitting out of Sources say the produc- er, who is basking in the positive reception to Jaanu, his last Friday Rao Ramesh enters release, was averse to the idea of another marriage but his family the park' members, especially his the world of Kolar daughter and younger brother Sirish, con- vinced him to contem- Gold Fields plate marriage again. Vijay Deverakonda says that his tastes have “A l t h o u g h R a j u i s ays after Raveena ness on mind. While Sanjay Dutt actively monitoring his Tandon joined the and Raveena’s presence can changed over time and World Famous Lover production ventures sets of KGF: Chapter appeal to the Hindi belt, the and other business 2, the film’s makers presence of Rao Ramesh can be will be his last love story. This is just the interests, the family on Monday a big boost for the Telugu members felt the need D announced casting dubbed version. The first part beginning, the hero says, speaking about all for completeness in Rao Ramesh in a key role. One hardly had faces from other lan- him. The family asked of the popular character artistes guages. the fun he has planned for his fans him to marry again. of Telugu and someone who is While the first part, which They broached the topic very selective with this work, released in December of 2018, early last year but it was Ramesh is going great guns in concentrated on the rags to rich- only late last year, he Telugu. His recent turn-of that es journey of Rocky (Yash) and peaking at the pre- his last love story, he said that decided to respect his of Satyaraj’s NRI son in Pandaga his quest for power in the release event of he has changed as a person and family wishes. The girl Chesko received rave reviews. underbelly of the Kolar Gold World Famous Lover SPEAKING AT THE PRE- his tastes too are evolving. is from a Brahmin com- Welcoming Ramesh on board, Fields, the second installment, it (WFL) in RELEASE EVENT OF WFL, “When I decided that WFL munity. The wedding, film’s director Prashanth Neil is said, will focus on his down- Hyderabad on VIJAY SAID, "WE WILL would be my last love story, I to be held this summer, wrote on Twitter, “We will leave fall. With the first part doing S Sunday evening, wanted all bases covered. will be a low-key affair it to the audience to keep guess- well, the expectations on the sec- film’s lead Vijay Deverakonda ENTER A NEW PHASE THIS Director Kranthi Madhav as per Raju’s wishes. ing on this one, till they see you ond part are expectedly sky- said that he believes in hitting a YEAR AND WE WILL DO A approached me with a story Only family, close on the big screen.” The high. The film is right now six with every efforts he puts which I have always yearned friends and working film will mark in the last leg of filming. in. “Ever since I debuted as a LOT. WHATEVER I DO I DO for. I play a role with three dif- associates of Raju will Ramesh’s Kannada There’s no word on the lead four years ago, I’ve been IT WITH THE INTENTION ferent shades and I had a whale be attending it,” said a debut. release date yet. Our part of hits and some misses. of time shooting for it. I guar- source. With Ramesh’s sources also point Now I have a clothing line of OF HITTING A SIX antee the viewers a new experi- The producer has participation in out that it’s Dil Raju my own and a production ence with this film,” he busy line-up of films for Chapter 2, it’s who has snatched house. The one thing that has of hitting a six. I don’t have the informed. the remainder of the evident that the Telugu been constant in my career are patience to run ones and twos. WFL, co-starring Raashi year. His next release Prashanth is dubbed distribu- my fans and their love for Some crossed the boundary Khanna, Catherine Tresa, would be March-slot- mounting the tion rights of the which I am willing to do a lot. while some got caught near the Aishwarya Rajesh and ted V, starring Nani, film on a scale film. The first This is just the beginning. We boundary but I’ve never been Izabella Leite, will hit followed by Pawan bigger than that of part was distrib- will enter a new phase this year afraid to take the shot,” he said the theatres as a Kalyan-starrer the first part uted by Sai and we will do a lot. Whatever addressing the turnout. Valentine’s Day offer- Pink remake, and has busi- Korrapati. I do I do it with the intention Reiterating that WFL will be ing this Friday. which will release on May 15. Then there’s Mahesh Babu’s next with Vamshi Paidipally and Anil Ravipudi’s Arjun's F3 as well. daughter to enter T’wood ctress Aishwarya Ali as Kalam courts Arjun, who has done a couple of A Tamil films in addi- controversy tion to a Kannada film, ippu movie direc- The film will be Ali’s will soon be making her tor Jagadeesh 1,111th film in a career span- Telugu debut. The film Daneti, who not ning decades and will mark was announced on her long ago his Hollywood debut. Stating birthday on Monday. announced a slew his interest in transforming While details about T of Hollywood into Kalam, he said it’s a who will produce films, has roped in Ali to play dream come true moment the project and its Bharat Ratna and former for him. He conveyed his genre are still under president of India, A.P.J. sincere thanks to director wraps, it will be Abdul Kalam for his biopic. Jagadeesh. directed by her Pink Jaguars Entertainment, a Suvarna Pappu, MD of dad Arjun. A Los Angeles based Hollywood Pink Jaguars Entertainment, familiar name Film and Media House, and said other details will be given in Telugu as Johnny Martin will be pro- out soon. Appreciating the well, he has ducing the film. Prakash support from the government, directed more Javdekar, Minister for Johnny Martin stated that his than 10 films Information and Broadcasting desire is to make films that in his career. from New Delhi, unveiled the touch the heart and convey a film’s poster featuring Ali. story.

Anasuya fights bullies FIRST LOOK Popular Telugu television presenter and ere is the first look of Raj Tarun and actor Anasuya Bhardwaj has complained Malavaika Nair-starrer Orey Bujji. of cyber abuse by a twitter user. Directed by Vijay Kumar Konda of In her complaint, the actor said that a H Gundejaari Gallanthayyinde fame, the few Twitter users have been using abu- film is a popcorn entertainer laced with sive language against her posts, while an interesting love story. Also featur- some of her images were morphed and ing Hebah Patel, Vani Viswanath, uploaded online. Police said on Monday Naresh, Posani Krishna Murali, that they have begun a preliminary probe Sapthagiri and Raja Ravindra in into her complaint. supporting roles, the film, a Bharadwaj thanked the production venture of K. cyber crime police for Radhamohan, will release their response. this summer. Anup Rubens is the music composer.