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SHORT TAKES Heavy rains in Telangana 3 in custody Grand Alliance releases Bihar poll for murder of for five days, warns IMD BJP leader in manifesto, pledges change Patna, Oct 17 (UNI) ish Kumar government, Firozabad The Grand Alliance in Tejashwi said Bihar had Bihar on Saturday re- failed to get special sta- Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), leased its joint election tus even when a 'double Oct 17 (UNI) Three persons, manifesto or 'Sankalp engine' government was including the main accused Patra', and reiterated its in power in the state Viresh Tomar, were taken commitment to give 10 and the Centre. "Will US into custody on Saturday lakh jobs to the state's President Donald Trump for the murder of Bharatiya youths and waive farm come to get Bihar the Janata Party (BJP) leader loans if it returned to special status?" he asked. Dayashankar Gupta in Uttar power. Entitled 'Our Congress state President Pradeshs Firozabad district. Pledge for Change', the Madan Mohan Jha, Con- Superintendent of Police manifesto was released gress leader Akhilesh (SP) Sachdanand Patel said by Rashtriya Janata Dal Singh, CPI-ML leader a case has been registered leader Tejashwi Yadav in Shashi Yadav, CPI-M at Narkhi police station in the presence of Congress leader Arun Sinha, and Hyderabad Oct 17: Indicating that on October 20 and 21, thunder- Firozabad. The deceased leader Randeep Singh CPI leader Ram Babu the lull after the deluge could be storms accompanied with light- leader was at his shop on Surjewala and other Kumar were also pres- misleading, the India Meteorological ning were likely in isolated places Friday night when three Grand Alliance or Ma- ent on the occasion. The Department, Hyderabad, has issued over Telangana, while heavy rain motorcycle-borne assail- hagathbandhan partner castes and communities ises 'same pay for same create more jobs under elections for 243 Assem- a weather warning on Saturday, say- was ‘very likely’ in districts of South ants fired at him. His fam- leaders. will be exempted from work' for contract teach- this scheme. Privatisa- bly seats will be held in ing that starting from Saturday itself, Telangana. The rain gods appeared ily members rushed him to The manifesto prom- fee payable for govern- ers, apart from opening tion in every government three phases -- for 71 thunderstorms accompanied with to have taken a break after the heavy a hospital where he was de- ises to waive fees for var- ment recruitment. They Karpuri labour distress department will be abol- seats on October 28, for lightning and heavy rain were ‘very rains from last Sunday, culminating clared dead. The family filed ious recruitment exami- will also be able to travel centres. ished and casual employ- 94 seats on November likely’ across Telangana. in record rains on Tuesday. From a complaint against three nations in Bihar, apart free of cost from district One person from each ees made permanent in 3, and remaining 78 on The weather warning, which cau- Wednesday, for the last three days, persons following which an from travel cost of candi- headquarters to the ex- rural family would be the same departments, November 7. The results tions of thunderstorms accompa- rainfall has been minimal across the FIR was registered. The po- dates to the examination amination centres inside included under MGNRE- the manifesto promised. will be announced on nied with lightning and heavy rain State, allowing the flood waters to re- lice have taken the three ac- centres. Candidates of all the state. It also prom- GA, and policies made to Taking a dig at the Nit- November 10. across Telangana till Monday, says cede in most parts. cused into custody. After the death of Dayashankar Gupta, an angry mob blocked the road and was pacified only B'desh holds 'lessons' for India's Global Hunger Index: India ranks 94 out after the body was sent for post-mortem and an FIR was registered. A large number of of 107 nations, categorised 'Serious' policemen, including the city economic development: IMF New Delhi Oct 17 (UNI): height, reflecting acute SP, reached the spot and dis- India ranked 94 among 107 undernutrition. Stunting is persed the agitating crowd. New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Amid Covid nations in the Global Hun- children under the age of Political rivalry is reported that is impacting global economy, the ger Index 2020 and is in the five who have low height for to be the reason behind the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has 'serious' hunger category their age, reflecting chronic murder of the BJP leader. forecast that Bangladesh will edge past with experts blaming poor undernutrition. Data from Dayashankar Gupta was the India this year in per capita GDP. implementation processes, 1991 through 2014 for Ban- BJP mandal Vice-President According to sources, the IMF also lack of effective monitoring, gladesh, India, Nepal, and of Nagla beach town in Firoz- observed that Bangladesh has "lessons" siloed approach in tackling Pakistan showed that stunt- abad district and owned a for India to brave the pandemic induced malnutrition and poor per- ing is concentrated among grocery shop. His family economic and other distresses to revive formance by large states be- children from households members said Dayashankar country's pre-Covid "performances". hind the low ranking. Last facing multiple forms of was sitting in his shop after "The springboard for Bangladesh's year, India's rank was 102 Lanka in 64th position are cording to the report, 14 deprivation, including poor he had filed his nomination growth has been a tighter integration out of 117 countries. in 'moderate' hunger cat- per cent of India's popula- dietary diversity, low lev- as a BJP candidate for the into global value chains for textiles, also expand economic cooperation and The neighbouring Ban- egory, the report showed. tion is undernourished. It els of maternal education, upcoming by-election from while India has reverted to it's import connectivity with Bangladesh. Accord- gladesh, Myanmar and Pak- Seventeen nations, in- also showed the country and household poverty. Tundla constituency when substitution approach by using tariffs ing to them, in India's "overheated" istan too are in the 'serious' cluding China, Belarus, recorded a 37.4 per cent During this period, India the three bike-borne assail- to protect domestic industry," the IMF political rhetoric, references to Bangla- category but ranked higher Ukraine, Turkey, Cuba and stunting rate among chil- experienced a decline in ants fired at him. maintained. desh are mostly "negative." than India in this year's Kuwait, shared the top rank dren under five and a wast- under-five mortality, driv- "An export-oriented approach re- "The salient characterisation is that, hunger index. While Ban- with GHI scores of less ing rate of 17.3 per cent. en largely by a decrease in mains the best bet to revive India's pre- besides current evidence, it's an eco- gladesh ranked 75, Myan- than five, the website of the The under-five mortality deaths from birth asphyxia Protesters booked pandemic economic position," it said. nomic basket case, forcing desperate mar and Pakistan are in the Global Hunger Index, that rate stood at 3.7 per cent. or trauma, neonatal infec- for rallying Incidentally, some political pandits are job seekers to cross illegally into India," 78th and 88th position. tracks hunger and malnu- Wasting is children who tions, pneumonia, and di- of the view that the Government must the pandits opine. Nepal in 73rd and Sri trition, said on Friday. Ac- have low weight for their arrhoea, the report stated. outside Delhi police station PM Modi says use poll experience ‘Cong protecting brother-sister, New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) A few persons holding a protest for vaccine delivery system mother-son,’ Nadda’s dig at Gandhis outside Model Town police station of north-west Delhi New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Administration for Covid-19 New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) regarding the alleged suicide Prime Minister Narendra (NEGVAC) in consultation Prime Minister Narendra of a 17-year-old girl maid Modi on Saturday reviewed with state governments Modi on Saturday reviewed were detained and booked the Covid-19 pandemic and all relevant stakehold- the Covid-19 pandemic situ- for violating law, police said situation in the country and ers have prepared and pre- ation in the country and the on Saturday. The protesters the preparedness of vaccine sented a detailed blueprint preparedness of vaccine were booked for violation of delivery, distribution, and of vaccine storage, distribu- delivery, distribution, and the Delhi Disaster Manage- administration. The Prime tion and administration. administration. The Prime ment Act, Epidemic Diseases Minister noted the steady The Expert Group in con- Minister noted the steady de- Act and the IPC. A journalist decline in the daily Covid sultation with the states is cline in the daily Covid cases from a Delhi-based maga- cases and growth rate. He working actively on vaccine and growth rate. He further zine accused a senior police further directed that the development in India, out mar, Qatar and Bhutan for prioritisation and distribu- directed that the country Phase II and one is in Phase- In an effort to help the global officer of assaulting him after country should make use of of which 2 are in Phase II clinical trials in their coun- tion of vaccines. The Prime should make use of experi- III. Indian scientists and re- community, Modi further forcibly taking him inside the experience gained in suc- and one is in Phase-III. In- tries. In an effort to help the Minister further directed ence gained in successful search teams are collaborat- directed that we should not police station. He said that cessful conduct of elections dian scientists and research global community, Modi that keeping in view the conduct of elections and di- ing and strengthening the limit our efforts to our im- he was beaten up, despite and disaster management teams are collaborating and further directed that we geographical span and di- saster management for the research capacities in neigh- mediate neighbourhood but telling the police that he for the vaccine delivery sys- strengthening the research should not limit our efforts versity of the country, the vaccine delivery system. bouring countries - Afghani- also reach out to the wider was a media person and was tem. capacities in neighbouring to our immediate neigh- access to the vaccine should Modi said that in a similar stan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, world in providing vaccines, covering the protest. He also Modi said that in a simi- countries - Afghanistan, bourhood but also reach out be ensured speedily. manner the vaccine delivery Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal medicines and IT platforms posted pictures on Twitter to lar manner the vaccine Bhutan, Bangladesh, Mal- to the wider world in pro- He stressed that every and administration systems and Sri Lanka. for vaccine delivery systems. show his injuries. “On Fri- delivery and administra- dives, Mauritius, Nepal and viding vaccines, medicines step in the logistics, deliv- should be put in place. Three There are further requests National Expert Group on day, some protestors staged tion systems should be put Sri Lanka. and IT platforms for vaccine ery, and administration vaccines are in advanced from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vaccine Administration for a ‘dharna’. in place. Three vaccines There are further requests delivery systems. National should be put in place rigor- stages of development in Qatar and Bhutan for clini- Covid-19 (NEGVAC) in con- are in advanced stages of from Bangladesh, Myan- Expert Group on Vaccine ously. India, out of which 2 are in cal trials in their countries. sultation. EDIT 2 18 Sunday, October, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 18 Sunday, October, 2020 Effect of sedition and Emphasis on UAPA on dissent anchoring rates Leah Verghese The RBI’s pause on benchmark rates on October 9 veals that the police are in India, for persons ac- was accompanied by a decisively (and strong) dovish journalist from invoking these offences cused of sedition and of- guidance. The decision was unanimous, with one Kerala was accused indiscriminately. In 2019, fences under UAPA, even dissent on the extended accommodative stance. The A of sedition and var- in 9% of the sedition cases if they get acquitted, the key takeaway was a slight shift towards being growth ious offences under the (pending from previous process itself is punish- supportive as recent hardening in inflation was put Unlawful Activities (Pre- years and filed in 2019), ment. Persons arrested to transient factors. The bond markets also received vention) Act, 1967, (UAPA) the police closed the case for these offences will a hand through a host of liquidity measures — both and arrested on the way to because of insufficient invariably spend long for the Centre as well as (debut) state development Hathras on October 7. In evidence or because the periods in prison. Judges loans — helping to cap risk-free yields. The markets’ recent years, sedition and accused was untraceable. are reluctant to give bail read of the three external members of the monetary UAPA have been weapon- Eleven percent of UAPA to people accused of se- policy committee (MPC) was that they are more of ized and used routinely cases (pending from pre- dition. UAPA prohibits a a neutral-to-dovish hue. Minutes of the October against critics of various vious years and filed in judge from granting bail meeting will shed some light on individual leaning, ruling governments. Data 2019 in the same year) to an accused unless that but the undertones of the policy statement largely from the National Crime were closed for the same judge has “reasonable vindicates that belief. Much of the policy easing Records Bureau’s recent- reason. Charge-sheets grounds to believe” that expectations at this juncture, hinge on the inflation ly-released Crime in India has a chequered colonial of this requirement or and burden of proof, and were filed in only 17% of the accused is not guilty. trajectory, which has hardened owing to cost-push statistics for 2019 confirm legacy of being used by willfully ignore it. People permit the state to punish the sedition cases and 9% These cases usually at- and supply-side disruptions, along with few domestic these observations. Nine- the British against critics have been accused of se- those suspected of com- of the UAPA cases. The tract media attention and idiosyncrasies. As the economy recovers and slack in ty-three cases of sedition of the British administra- dition for writing to the mitting crimes without conviction rate in sedi- so the persons accused demand conditions narrow, this might also impart were filed in 2019, a 165% tion. In Independent In- prime minister about proving these allegations. tion cases in 2019 was are also subject to trials in price pressures. Nonetheless, at this juncture, priority jump from 35 in 2016. In dia, it has become a tool mob lynchings. UAPA is The definition of a 3.3% and for UAPA cases the pugnacious arenas of has been given to anchoring rate and inflationary 2019, 1,226 UAPA cases to curb freedom of speech an anti-terror legislation, terrorist act in UAPA is it was 29.2%. India has 24-hour news channels. expectations, with an eye likely on the available policy were filed, a 33% increase and expression. Although crafted for exceptional vague. Amendments to low conviction rates (av- Despite the criticism of room vis-à-vis price momentum. Despite downward from 2016. the Supreme Court has circumstances, that has UAPA in 2019 have given erage conviction rate in sedition and UAPA, there rigidity in the benchmark rates (even after factoring in Section 124A of the In- stated in the Kedarnath become routinised. UAPA the Union government 2019 for crimes commit- are no signs that the gov- modest cuts from here), policymakers will be keen to dian Penal Code (IPC) de- case that the offence of permits detention without the power to notify an in- ted under IPC was 50.4%) ernment is planning to anchor rates at prevailing (low) levels for an extended fines sedition as any signs, sedition is not made out charge for up to 180 days, dividual as a “terrorist” but these are abysmal repeal or curtail them. An period of time. There are few means to arrive at this visible representations, or unless the accused person making i a convenient without a trial. Police cus- even by that bar. How- increase in the number end. Firstly, like the post-global financial crisis phase, words, spoken or written, incites people to violence tool to silence dissidents. tody under UAPA can also ever, low conviction rates of cases filed under these the central bank could opt to keep the policy rate that can cause “hatred against the government Such long periods of pre- be extended to 30 days, for these offences are provisions has a chilling on hold for an extended period of time (post-GFC or contempt, or excite- established by law or with trial detention circumvent increasing the possibility no reason to celebrate. effect on any form of dis- was 2Q09 to February 2010), even if growth appears ment or attempt to excite the intention of creating safeguards in the crimi- of custodial violence. Given the prevalence of sent, a trend that does not to gain traction partly due to base effects, focusing disaffection” towards the public disorder, the po- nal justice system such as The progress of sedi- indiscriminate arrests look like it will abate in instead on the weak capacity utilisation, slack in the government. Sedition lice are either not aware evidentiary requirements tion and UAPA cases re- and pre-trial detention the near future. labour market and incomplete deleveraging process by key economic agents. Secondly, the negative gap in demand conditions should allow liquidity to be kept in surplus, without worrying about consumption-led price pressures. This might be accompanied by more doses of cheap financing windows, as already is the case, and these might be attached to pre-conditions Armenia and Azerbaijan conflict: to incentivise lending to the real economy. Next, show their hand in the bond markets to ensure that hard- fought transmission doesn’t reverse out. Markets had gotten ahead of themselves counting on the India keeping close watch authorities’ implicit yield curve control but has seen limited follow-through. Part of this was already served Achal Malhotra view of Georgia’s foreign in the October meeting, including doubling the size of he three decades-old policy priority of integra- the weekly OMO, easing HTM limits for banks, and as unresolved ethno tion with Euro-Atlantic a first, special liquidity support for state development Tterritorial conflict structures and also in loans. We anticipate a smaller proportion of liquidity- between Armenia and deference to Russia’s sen- neutral operation twists going forward, to prevent Azerbaijan over Nagorno- sitivities, India has slow- a reflexive action in short-term yields. The latter are Karabakh flared up once peddled the development closely mapped by private sector borrowing costs. again on September 27. In of its relations with Geor- Talks of direct debt monetisation have surfaced, but terms of its scale and in- gia with whom Russia’s the concern is that once open, the tap will be hard to tensity, the current conflict relations are at a very low shut. Part of the official resistance can also be traced has surpassed all previ- ebb. On the whole, India’s back to the past when automatic monetisation was ous clashes, including the stakes in the region can be par the course, essentially making monetary policy “Four Days War” of April assessed as more or less submissive to the fiscal levers. This mechanism was 2016. Significantly, Tur- peripheral. gradually diluted, bolstered by the introduction of the key’s determination to play India has adjusted its FRBM rules as well as the central bank consolidating an active role much beyond position on Nagorno- its objectives to inflation targeting. Factoring in that the moral support it had so Karabakh conflict as the the economy usually runs twin deficits — fiscal and far extended to Azerbaijan situation has evolved over current account — is also a less than ideal situation has imparted new dimen- the years. In the initial to consider asset purchases, given the extent of sions to the conflict. stages of the conflict in concurrent dissaving as well as associated macro The genesis of the con- 1993, India had endorsed implications. Hence, while markets pin their hope flict is in the flawed cre- the concept of respect for on direct intervention, we see low likelihood, instead ation of an Armenian territorial integrity. For tapping secondary market purchases. Communication Christian majority auton- quite some time now, In- and guidance might continue to emphasise that the omous region, Nagorno- dia’s emphasis has been bias is for policy to stay growth supportive. It will, Karabakh, on the territory on a peaceful resolution nonetheless, be a fine balance to ensure that the need of a Muslim majority Azer- of the conflict through to anchor rates and keep conditions ease doesn’t baijan. In July 1921, when diplomatic negotiations. stoke credit bubbles and distort risk premiums. the South Caucasus was India has every reason being incorporated into not to support Azerbai- the evolving USSR, Nago- is between two relatively — the principle of territo- “ Central Asia Connect”. port to India on Kashmir jan’s territorial integrity Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, Printed rno-Karabakh’s repeated small countries and is ter- rial integrity advocated by The region has remained issue whereas Azerbaijan as Azerbaijan has shown at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. Triplicane, petitions to Moscow for ritorial in nature. How- Azerbaijan and the prin- on the periphery of its not only supports but also scant regard for India’s its merger with Armenia ever, several regional and ciple of the right to self- foreign policy radar. Fur- promotes Pakistan’s nar- territorial integrity violat- Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa were turned down. The global players particu- determination invoked ther, there is visible asym- rative on this issue. The ed by Pakistan in Jammu Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. self-declaration of inde- larly Russia, USA , Europe, by Nagorno-Karabakh metry in India’s relations levels of India’s trade or and Kashmir. At the same Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. pendence by Nagorno- Turkey and Iran are also and supported by Arme- with Armenia, Azerbaijan investment with Armenia time it is difficult for India RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. Karabakh in September involved to secure their nia. The international and Georgia. Armenia is are, however, very low. to publicly endorse Nago- 1991 in the backdrop of an strategic, security and interlocutors have so far the only country in the In the case of Azerbai- rno-Karabakh Is right for Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping Complex, imminent collapse of the economic interests in the failed to offer a compro- region with which it has jan, ONGC/OVL have self-determination in view More Market, Chennai - 600 003. USSR resulted in a war be- region. Europe’s energy mise solution acceptable a friendship and coop- made relatively small in- of the possible repercus- tween Azerbaijan and Na- security hinges to a cer- to both parties, who have eration Treaty (signed in vestments in an oilfield sions it can have repercus- Registered Office : No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Mudali gorno-Karabakh — sup- tain extent on the stability adopted maximalist po- 1995), which, incidentally, project in Azerbaijan and sions for India as its adver- Street. Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. ported by Armenia. This of the region. So far Rus- sitions. Azerbaijan may, would prohibit India from GAIL is exploring the pos- saries may misuse it not clash lasted till a ceasefire sia, the USA and Europe at best, agree to granting providing military or any sibilities of cooperation in only by making erroneous Hyderabad : 17-1-469/A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, agreement was reached have adopted a concerted some autonomy to Nago- other assistance to Azer- LNG. Azerbaijan falls on connections with Kashmir near Unique Grammar school, Saidabad, in 1994, mediated largely approach in managing the rno-Karabakh, whereas baijan in case Azerbaijan’s the International North but also re-ignite seces- Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. by Russia. Since then, the conflict. Turkey’s aggres- the ethnic Armenians are offensive in Nagorno- South Transport Cor- sionist movement in cer- OSCE Minsk Group co- sive entry with the explicit insisting on full indepen- Karabakh spills over to the ridor route, connecting tain parts of India. Under Rni no. Teleng/2009/29225 chaired by the USA, Russia consent of Azerbaijan dence. territory of Armenia. India India with Russia through the circumstances, India Bangalore : 3rd Main Road- 4, L.N. Pura, and France have engaged may, however, upset the India does not have a has received three heads Central Asia; it can also has adopted a balanced Azerbaijan and Armenia equilibrium. publicly articulated policy of states from Armenia, connect India with Tur- and neutral stance and bangalore- 560 021, karnataka. extensively to resolve the The conflict is essential- for the South Caucasus but none from Azerbaijan key and beyond through made a politically correct Rni no. Kareng/2012/43253 conflict. ly a conflict between two — unlike “Neighbour- or Georgia. Armenia ex- Baku-Tbilisi-Kars passen- statement in which it has Prima facie, the conflict international principles hood First”, “Act East” or tends its unequivocal sup- ger and freight rail link. In expressed its concern. NATION 3 18 Sunday, October, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Rahul, Amarinder launch Rs 2,775 cr Smart Village campaign PM to address global Chandigarh, Oct 17 (UNI) works across the state. living there would help pro- start programmes only af- meet on Covid today Congress leader Rahul Gan- Expressing happiness on tect the cities and the coun- ter taking the views of the dhi along with Punjab Chief Rahul Gandhi being a part of try. The former Congress panchayats into account. New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Minister Amarinder Singh the occasion, the Chief Min- President also appreciated Since the schemes under Prime Minister Narendra on Saturday launched the ister said the scheme would the work being done by the the Smart Village Campaign Modi will address eminent second phase of Smart Vil- lead to the creation of enor- Amarinder Singh-led gov- have been envisaged after scientists and researchers lage campaign in the state mous rural infrastructure to ernment to improve the ru- deliberations at the ground from across the globe on Sun- with the virtual launch of a raise the living standards and ral infrastructure. The mon- level, they will deliver the day in the Grand Challenges Rs 2,775 crore campaign to quality of life by capitalising ey being spent in villages is desired results, he said. Annual Meeting 2020 organ- power the state’s complete on technological advances, the sweat and blood of the Amarinder Singh said that ised to discuss key priorities rural transformation. as part of his government’s people of the state, and every Phase I of the campaign had related to the Covid-19 pan- While Rahul Gandhi Rural Transformation Strat- penny of this money should focused on core areas like demic. The meeting is being launched the campaign from egy. He assured of adequate 2019 for the execution of ral structure would impede reach the beneficiaries with- renovation of ponds, street organised for accelerating New Delhi, Amarinder Singh allocation for the schemes 19,132 works at a cost of Rs the nation’s progress. out corruption obstructing lights, parks, gymnasiums, progress across the Sustain- Narendra Modi and a host of Punjab minis- to be undertaken under the 835 crore. Underlining the He stressed on the need the process, he said. community halls, drink- able Development Goals in ters, officials and sarpanchs second phase, which has importance of villages to to strengthen these foun- The Congress, said Rahul ing water supply etc., thus the post-pandemic world and range of health and devel- joined in from 1,500 digital been kickstarted on the suc- keep the nation’s founda- dations for a better India, Gandhi, believed in work- making villages in Punjab ways to manage the Covid-19 opmental priorities ranging locations, paving the way cessful culmination of Phase tions strong, Rahul Gandhi pointing out that protecting ing at the grassroots and self-sustaining by providing challenge. The Grand Chal- from agriculture, nutrition, for the execution of 48,910 I, which was launched in said any weakening of the ru- the villages and the people the Congress governments enabling environments. lenges India works across a sanitation, maternal. India asks Pakistan court Karnataka: 8.10L cusecs of water Court orders probe against Kangana, for return of 4 convicts Rangoli over 'communal' tweets Islamabad, Oct 17 (UNI): military authorities and released into Bhima river The Indian High Commis- were charged under section Mumbai, Oct 17 (UNI) In a etc on social media and sion has reached out to 59 of the Pakistan Army Act Kalaburagi, Oct 17 (UNI): significant development, a through public statements. the Islamabad High Court 1954 and provisions of Offi- Due to heavy rain in the Mumbai court has ordered Sayyed also accused (IHC), seeking the return of cial Secret Act 1923. catchment area of Bhima the city police to investi- them of creating a Hindu- four Indian convicts in Paki- "It is the case of peti- in Maharashtra, an unprec- gate a complaint against Muslim divide through stani jails, as they have com- tioners that they have not edented 8.10 lakh cusecs of Bollywood actress Kangana objectionable comments, pleted their term. committed any offence and water was released into Bhi- Ranaut and her sister Ran- citing Rangoli's "make A petition of the Indian the entire proceedings ini- ma river from Sonna barrage goli Chandel for spread- the mullas and secular High Commission, filed tiated from the arrest till on Saturday. The swollen ing communal hatred and and take necessary action," media stand in line and through Barrister Malik culmination in the ultimate Bhima has damaged houses, falsehoods, officials said advocate Zamindar told shoot them down; the his- Shah Nawaz, requests the conviction are an abuse of road infrastructure and pow- here on Saturday. IANS. Among other things, tory may call us Nazis, who court to release the Indian process of law but for the er lines in Kalaburagi, Vijaya- Sonna barrage in Afzalpur down power lines in the The order by Bandra Sayyed accused Kangana cares' remarks. When he prisoners -- Birchu, Bang purpose of instant writ pe- pura and Yadgir districts. has triggered flood threat region. The Buddhist sites 12th Court Magistrate Jaid- and Rangoli of defaming tried to complain to the Kumar, Satish Bhag and tition it would be a futile Although rain intensity in over 100 villages in Chit- Sannati and Kanaganahalli, ev Ghule came in a plea by Bollywood, portraying peo- Bandra police on Septem- Sonu Singh -- as they have exercise to indulge into has come down in Kalyan tapur, Afzalpur, Jewargi and and Chandrala Paramesh- Munawwarali alias Sahil A ple working in it in a bad ber 16, Sayyed claimed, po- served their sentences af- the legality of conviction Karnataka and the undivid- Shahabad taluks. Most of wari temple in Chittapur ta- Sayyed, a Bollywood cast- light with claims of nepo- lice refused to entertain his ter being convicted by the and sentence as by now the ed Vijayapura and Belagavi the villages and towns, in- luk have gone under Bhima ing director, said his lawyer tism, drug addiction, com- complaint after which he military courts on charges of condemned prisoners have districts, the flood situation cluding the industrial town waters. The road connec- Ravish F Zamindar. "The munal bias, attempting to sent another one to Deputy espionage and terrorism in already exhausted their remained grim in the re- Wadi, have plunged into tivity between Kalaburagi- court directed the Bandra create a rift between ar- Commissioner of Police Pakistan. The petition main- respective period of sen- gion. A heavy discharge of darkness for the past three Sedam, Chincholi-Bidar police station officials to tistes of different commu- (Zone XI) a fortnight later, tained that the prisoners tences awarded by the water from Veer and Ujani days following the heavy and Sedam-Chittapur has probe the matter under nities, insulting religions, pointing out alleged lapses were arrested by Pakistani FGCM. (UNI) dams in Maharashtra and showers which brought been cut off. Section 156 (3) of the CrPC calling them murderers of the Bandra police. I put pandemic time to good It's not just India, Pakistan use: NEET 2020 topper Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (UNI) youngster said. covets Afghanistan border Odisha's Soyeb Aftab, who His mother moved from New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI): whether run by the Taliban a massively porous border. has created history by scor- Odisha to Kota in Rajasthan Ever since the creation of or democratically-elected In August this year, nearly ing 100 per cent in National to support his dream. Pakistan after Indias Parti- -- have never accepted the 15 Afghans were killed and Eligibility-cum-Entrance As a student, Soyeb said, tion in 1947, the country border despite its existence 80 people injured in a bor- Test (NEET) 2020, said on he was good in studies but has coveted the lands of its of over a hundred years. der clash at Spin Boldak Saturday that Covid-19 pan- not exceptionally good. "I two immediate neighbors Pakistan has been work- district of Kandahar on the demic came as a blessing in used smartphone normally -- India and Afghanistan. ing feverishly to complete eve of Eid-al-Adha. In an- disguise for him and he put as there was no study pres- It has remained relentless the fencing by the end of other similar incident on it to good use to concentrate sure. But I concentrated in usurping border lands 2020. The military is erect- the Pakistani side on July 30, more on his studies. "People Soyeb Aftab more on studies that helped even if that meant sending ing two parallel three-meter three people were killed and suffered huge losses due to me score big," Soyeb said armed tribesmen across the high iron fences with barbed over 20 injured after clashes the pandemic. But I used the sha to secure the top rank as he advised aspiring can- border, launching a war or wire. The project also in- erupted on the Friendship time to my advantage and in the NEET. Son to a busi- didates to use smartphones infiltrating its regular army volves construction of walls Gate border crossing in Cha- concentrated more on study nessman and a homemaker, only to enhance their knowl- mixed with trained terror- in some places with border man, Balochistan province. and appeared in online tests. Soyeb is the first in his family edge of their subjects. ists to fight across borders. posts. Eventually Pakistan Both countries blame each I used the time (of indoor to pursue his dream career He said that apart from While the India-Pakistan plans to construct the fence other for starting the firing. confinement) perfectly,"in medical sciences. coaching and school, he border remains hot, and in the Afghan government. and soldiers on the other along the Iran border as Over the last few months, Soyeb told IANS. "I did my schooling till used to devote around 3 news, due to infiltration of Almost on a daily basis, side. The nearly 2,600 km well. The reasons for Paki- firing and shelling incidents Soyeb, the 18-year-old Class 10 in Rourkela. I had hours for self-study. On holi- terrorists and artillery shell- citizens and soldiers of both border demarcating the ar- stan constructing the border have taken place in Kunar, from Rourkela, scored a decided to become a doctor days, he devoted 13-14 hours ing by the Pakistani Army, countries die due to firing eas between the two coun- is better border manage- Nangarhar and Kandahar, perfect 720 out of 720 to be- in Class9-10. So, I asked my at a stretch to studies. The the situation is equally bad and shelling on the Af-Pak tries is called the Durand ment, controlling the free even though clashes of vari- come the first student in the father to facilitate my coach- Odisha lad now aspires to on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. These armed attacks Line -- drawn by the British movement of terror groups ous kinds, and between dif- history of NEET to achieve ing in Kota and my parents get admission in the All India border where the Pakistani can be between the soldiers in 1893. Though Pakistan has and being able to prevent ferent, groups and soldiers the feat. He also became the supported me to take admis- Institute of Medical Sciences Army has been building a of the two countries or be- accepted the Durand Line, drugs and arms smuggling have always been happening. first-ever student from Odi- sion in Allen's in Kota," the in New Delhi. fence against the wishes of tween militants on one side the Afghan governments -- from Afghanistan through fencing by Pakistan is illegal. World-class Delhi sports varsity soon in Mundka Rajasthan govt to bear 90% cost for New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) up a “world-class” Delhi football, and hockey sports talents will leave Almost a year after pass- Sports University (DSU) among other sports. no stone unturned to ing a Bill, the Delhi gov- which will offer graduate, Deputy Chief Minis- bring in more medals in development of madrasas ernment on Saturday post-graduate and doc- ter Manish Sisodia on international sporting Jaipur, Oct 17 (UNI) Aiming at the devel- expedited its work to set torate degrees in cricket, Saturday inspected the events like Olympics.” opment of madrasas in Rajasthan, the proposed site Mundka’s AAP MLA Gehlot government announced that it in west Delhi’s Dharampal Lakra and will bear 90 per cent cost of the develop- Mundka and Sisodia discussed the de- ment while the remaining 10 per cent will said that DSU tails of the project with be incurred by the madrasa board. will make In- officials. The Delhi Gov- An outlay of Rs 15-25 lakh per madrasa dia proud in the ernment passed the Del- has been earmarked by the state govern- world of sports. hi Sports University Bill ment, confirmed officials adding that the Sisodia said that in December last year in Rajasthan government asked the madra- it is the dream the Delhi Assembly. sas across the state to file an application and vision of Sisodia said that the from October 14-29 in order to receive Chief Minister work for the university grants for their infrastructural develop- Arvind Kejri- had been disrupted due ment. Rajasthan government in its 2019 wal to provide to the ongoing Covid Budget had mentioned that modernisa- Friday, the funds will be allotted un- sought under the Chief Minister's world-class fa- pandemic. “But now we tion of madrasa will be taken up. The item der the Chief Minister Madrasa Mod- Madrasa Modernisation Scheme for cilities and train- want to pick up the pace number 116 of the Ashok Gehlot govern- ernisation Scheme. In this regard, a the development of A category of ma- ing to our youth of work as it is our dream ment's Budget 2019 mentioned "Chief release has been issued by the Secre- drasas registered with the Rajasthan for advancing to provide world-class Minister's Madrasa upgradation scheme" tary, Rajasthan Madrassa Board, who Madrasa Board. Under the scheme, a in the field of opportunities to our and about Rs 7 crore were allocated by the is in the Minority Affairs Department maximum amount of Rs 15 lakh is pro- sports. “If we do children and youth in the government for the same. of the Government of Rajasthan. Ac- vided for the primary level madrasas this, then our field of education. As per the latest announcement on cordingly, applications have been and a maximum of Rs 25 lakh. SOUTH 4 18 Sunday, October, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad PM has assured all help in tackling floods: Yediyurappa Mysuru, Oct 17 (UNI) flood situation in the state. people there that the gov- state. Citing the govern- “All the necessary mea- compensation within a Karnataka Chief Minister He has assured all neces- ernment is with them,” ment report which stated sures are being taken. The week to the next of kin of BS Yediyurappa on Satur- sary assistance from the the Chief Minister said as that Belagavi, Bagalkote, state government has been those killed and to those day asserted that he has Centre.” Contending that part of his Dasara mes- Ballari, Bidar, Davangere, successful in responding who had lost livestock and got an assurance from Karnataka had effectively sage to the state. Pointing Dakshina Kannada, Kop- to the natural disaster on property. Prime Minister Narendra responded to the rain hav- out that natural calami- pala, Vijayapura, Kala- time,” he claimed. The CM Officials have been di- Modi to assist the state in oc and floods, Yediyurappa ties in August and Sep- buragi, Yadgir, Raichur, added that he had reviewed rected to ensure that there tackling floods. Announc- said that he was confident tember had resulted in an Shivamogga and Udupi the situation with the Dep- are no complaints over ing this after taking part in of the revival of the econo- estimated loss of Rs 9,952 districts are the worst hit uty Commissioners of the compensation, he said, the launch function of the my despite the floods rav- crore, as per data surveys, due to rains from October flood hit districts and Reve- adding that input subsidy 10-day Dasara celebrations aging the state. and that crops in about 10-15, he added that dam- nue Minister R Ashoka had of Rs 36.57 crore has been here, Yediyurappa said, “Several districts of 10.7 lakh hectares had age to basic infrastructure been assigned to carry out a directly deposited in the “Prime Minister Naren- north Karnataka region been damaged, the CM has been estimated at Rs survey of the flood affected bank accounts of 51,810 dra Modi called me to take have been affected by stated that floods due to 4,851 crore in the latest regions. He said that orders farmers, whose crops were stock from me about the floods and I assure the rains are still troubling the floods. had been issued to provide damaged. K’taka floods: Dy CM Delhi docs demand delisting Collector asks Tehsildhars to breaks down over inability be transparent in registration of lands through ‘Dharani’ to visit home district medical colleges from Bengaluru, Oct 17 (UNI) Kar- nataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind M. Karjole on Saturday dedicated Covid facilities said he would not be able to trav- el 600 kms to carry out survey of New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) As the Medical College (MAMC) and LNJP dav, President of the RDA at GTB flood-ravaged north Karnataka country entered into the ninth Hospital are pioneer teaching hos- Hospital. The resident doctors of region which is worst-hit due to month of the Covid-19 pandemic, pitals and share the responsibility both the colleges have written to heavy rains in the last fortnight. the doctors of two top medical of training more than thousands the respective authorities detail- Karjole’s emotional outburst as- taking up survey work. Even my colleges which come under the of undergraduate and postgradu- ing their demands. However, the sumes significance, in the wake heart is bleeding for not being ambit of Delhi government are ate students every year. Restricting Covid-19 situation in the national of his becoming a butt of jokes there with our people at their exasperated by months long sus- LNJP to only Covid duty is seriously capital is still appalling. Would on social media sites, with his hour of crisis,” he said while pension of medical education in hindering the training and educa- their demand raise the case burden political rivals atacking him for wiping his tears. He said that these institutions. tion of these students. This in fu- on other hospitals? Special Correspondent time and the same. should taking part in the election cam- the people should not judge him The resident doctors of the Mau- ture will also lead to long-lasting To this, the doctors said that the Warangal Urban, October be informed to them,” he paign in favour of the BJP’s can- only on this (not visiting his dis- lana Azad Medical College and the damage to the society and public authorities could split the campus 17: “Tehsildars must act said. As per the instructions didate in Sira which is going for trict). “This is not intentional,” University College of Medical Sci- health,” said Keshave Singh, Presi- into Covid and non-Covid care transparently as their role of the Chief Secretary of bypolls on November 3 instead he said and appealed to the me- ences told IANS that they have re- dent, Resident Doctors’ Association centres. “We are just asking the au- in the registration of lands the State, the Tehsildars of visiting his district Bagalkote, dia to be sympathetic to him and quested the hospital authorities to (RDA), at MAMC. Singh informed thorities to open half the services is vital,” said the District are required to carry out which is one of the worst-affect- his family while telecasting their turn two associated hospitals -- Lok that the LNJP used to consult 9,000 for non-Covid patients. It will not Collector Rajeevgandhi at least 10 registrations ed districts. news against him on this issue. Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) patients in OPD alone before be- just benefit the doctors, but also Hanumanthu. Addressing through the Dharani portal Karjole and his family mem- The minister quickly added that Hospital and Guru Teg Bahadur coming a dedicated Covid facility. the non-Covid patients, who are an awareness meeting on an experimental basis, bers had just recovered from he was helpless, when he visited (GTB) Hospital -- into non-Covid The LNJP Hospital currently has not getting better treatment,” Singh on Dharani website at he said and added that the Covid-19. He, along with his Sira as the party and candidate facilities and resume clinical prac- 2,000 beds for Covid-19 patients. said. “The Delhi government has 37 the conference hall of Tehsildars be ready with family members, had been hit had requested him to be there tices of over 3,000 undergraduate So far, the facility claims to have hospitals but only two medical col- the collectorate here on the necessary hardware by the virus last month and re- at least once. “I did not go there and postgraduate students studying discharged almost 8,000 recov- leges. The government can convert Saturday, he said that all facilities to make the portal covered only last week. of my will but due to party com- there. The LNJP and GTB are cur- ered patients, the highest numbers other hospitals into dedicated Cov- arrangements should be fully operational. Power, Speaking to reporters here, mitments I went there,” he said. rently dedicated Covid hospitals. across any government hospital id facilities as well. Turning colleges made in the backdrop Broadband and Internet Karjole emotionally choked and It can be recalled that Kar- Since non-Covid treatments have in the country. “All the clinical ac- into dedicated Covid care centres of the inauguration of service providers should started weeping for not being jole had become the target of been stopped in these two hospi- tivities other than Covid treatment would not just hamper the academ- Dharani portal by the continue to coordinate able to go to his home to take opposition parties who first tals, the academic resident doctors have stopped now. Our resident ics of the upcoming doctors, but Chief Minister KCR on with TSTS representatives stock of the situation. “I am aged raised questions on social me- said that the learning of the medical doctors are losing valuable time also the patients with serious ail- the occasion of Dussehra to ensure that Dharani about 70 years. My entire family dia, asking where he was at the students has been affected severely. for acquiring and refining their mets,” Yadav said. festival on October 25. services are not disrupted, and myself are just recovering time of distress. As part of this Besides, their exclusivity for Co- clinical skills. This will hamper the The resident doctors of both the “People who apply for he suggested. DRO Vasu from Covid. Due to Covid, my campaign, Karjole soon became vid patients is denying the non- knowledge of the doctors who will colleges have written to the respec- a sale or purchase or Chandra, Tehsildars, DTs body is not able to withstand centre of the controversy as his Covid patients their right to treat- go on to become senior physicians tive authorities detailing their de- mutation of the land and others attended the long hours of car journey and district Bagalkote. ment, they added. “Maulana Azad and surgeons,” said Sandeep Ya- mands. should be given a date and meeting.

Renovation, strengthening of to the embankments of the tanks in Vengalaraya Sagar, New constables asked reservoirs will be taken up soon: Singabhupalam, their condi- tion would be monitored, be- Collector Dr MV Reddy sides taking up the inspection to enhance prestige of Special Correspondent of other tanks in the district Dr Srinivas Vooradi by the engineering officials,” police department Bhadradri Kothagudem, October 17: District Collector Dr he said and instructed the MV Reddy said renovation and strengthening of reservoirs authorities of the engineer- and tanks would be taken in the district soon. “Damage ing department to submit comprehensive reports on the status of the construc- tion of two-bedroom houses a report on the action taken ternet services. The state that were halted midway and for the redressal of the farm- government will make Dha- added that action would be ers’ concern of seed germina- rani online services available taken against the contractors tion in Allapally mandal. from the 25th of this month for not completing in time. Later addressing the Addi- to facilitate registration ser- He clarified that that the com- tional Collectors, RDOs, Teh- vices so that people do not pleted two bedroom houses sildars and Naib Tehsildars, have to waste away their would be handed over to the Dr MV Reddy advised them time going round the offices, beneficiaries after providing to have a clear understand- said the District Collector. electricity and water facili- ing in the wake of the com- Stating that a meeting would ties and directed ITDA EE to mencement of Dharani ser- be held with sub-registrars Minister for Endowments, Law and Environment, Forest submit a factual report and vices and added that quality and internet service provid- Allola Indrakaran Reddy distributing Bathukamma sarees at further directed the District services should be provided ers on website management, Special Correspondent Bestavaripeta in Nirmal town on Saturday Agriculture Officer to submit without interruption to in- Dr MV Reddy said. Bhupalpally, October 17: “You should feel proud to have become a part of the law enforcement Video conferencing facility inaugurated at Maoist militia member agency to solve the problems of the people,” said the Additional Bharosa Centre in Hanamkonda arrested in Mulugu SP V.Srinivasulu asking the newly joined constables to work in a way TSIT Bureau Special Correspondent that enhances the prestige of the Warangal Urban, October 17: Mulugu, October 17: Police police department. While Jayashan- 9th Additional District Court have arrested an alleged Maoist kar Bhupalpally district was allotted Judge Mukhtida and 2nd Ad- militia member near Alubaka- a total of 149 new constables, 56 of ditional Junior Civil Judge Kondapuram bridge in Ven- them were civil constables and 11 Rita Lala Chand on Saturday katapuram (Nugur) mandal in were women constables. They have visited the newly established the district on Saturday. The been posted at various police sta- ‘Bharosa’ centre at Subedari arrested has been identified as recently. SP Sangram Singh G tions by the incharge SP Sangram gested to work together and bring a locality under Warangal Po- Midiam Chinna Lakshmaiah of Patil said that Venkatapuram Singh G. Patil. 70 Armed Reserve good name to the district police de- lice Commissionerate lim- Tippauram village of Venkata- police along with CRPF were and 12 women reserve constables partment. He said the police job is its. They visited the newly puram mandal. The police have conducting vehicle checks up also reported at the district head- more of a responsibility rather than set up Bharosa Centre to also seized some cordtex wire, near the Alubaka-Kondapuram quarters. Addressing the new con- a duty and advised them to carry out appraise themselves of the Zone DCP Pushpa explained Centre. After inaugurating gelatin sticks (2), tiffin boxes (2) bridge and found Chinna Lak- stables, ASP Srinivasulu said that all duties with commitment and adapt functioning of the govern- the judges on the function- the video conference facility and detonators (2) besides a bul- shamiaiah moving suspiciously. of them worked hard and had got a to friendly policing. He further said ment in providing protec- ing of the Bharosa Centre as at the Centre to take testimo- let, spring and a stick that were “By taking him into custody, the job in the police department, made that the police should act responsi- tion to women and children. well as the services provided ny online from the affected used during the killing of Madu- police have interrogated him the dream of their parents of getting bly towards grievances of the people On the occasion, the Central to women and children at the women and children. ri Bheemeshwar Rao of Alubaka about his whereabouts. a government come true, and sug- and that justice. OP-ED Indian Horizon 5 Saturday, October 17, 2020 OP-ED 18 Sunday, October, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad7 Arab Youth Survey is an eye-opener

effect on local economies across the re- cial factor for Arab youth discontent. Be- gion. In most Arab countries, especially in tween 2015 and 2020 those who suffered the Levant and North Africa, unemploy- from the burden of personal debt had ris- ment rates have spiked and the category en from 15 per cent to 35 per cent. About that was most affected is youth. With un- 34 per cent of Arab youth in the Levant employment come poverty, crime and described their current personal financial social instability. Lebanon today is a stark situation as pretty bad and poor. One- example of a perfect storm where a politi- third of young Arabs say their household cal impasse, deepening an economic free debt has increased since the pandemic. fall amid wide corruption and mismanage- The COVID-19 effects on local economies ment, has driven a majority of young Leba- are yet to be determined and its reverber- nese to actively seek emigration. According ations will be felt for many years to come. to the survey’s findings economic factors A number of vital sectors that usually em- and corruption are the two strongest driv- ploy the young, like tourism, aviation and ers of emigration among Arab youth. services have been damaged as a result of With general disregard to the suf- the pandemic. While some governments, fering of youth it is no wonder that a especially in the GCC, have been able to majority of young Arabs support anti- reduce and contain the negative effects government protests as is the case in of the pandemic, others have not. Lebanon, Iraq, Sudan and Algeria. In A staggering 87 per cent of those By Osama Al Sharif street among young Arabs — especially their more than four in 10 people aged 18-24 war-torn Libya more than 85 per cent surveyed say they are concerned The findings of this year’s Arab Youth sense of economic, political and social mar- have considered emigrating from their of youth surveyed expect antigovern- about unemployment while 51 per Survey, conducted annually since 2008 by ginalisation..” Aside from the importance home countries. About 42 per cent of ment protests to break out. Drivers for cent say they are not confident in ASDA’A BCW, a Dubai-based PR agency and of delving into the mindset of an important all Arab youth surveyed had considered protests include bad governance, cor- their national government’s ability to published earlier this month, present some demographic component of Arab societ- emigrating to another country, with 15 ruption, lack of social justice, lack of deal with unemployment. disturbing indicators compounded by the ies, the survey provides ample data that no per cent actively trying to leave. This was political reforms, unfair taxation and There is a wealth of data to be ex- negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. government can do without while draw- evident especially in the Levant region, lack of human rights, among others. amined in the findings of the survey. The survey covered 17 Arab countries, con- ing future strategies and correcting current compared to the GCC countries, where An alarming 77 per cent of all Arab Arab governments will do the right ducting 4000 interviews of Arab youth, split trajectories. It is an understatement to say the rate of young people hoping to emi- youth report there is government cor- thing by looking into such data in or- equally between males and females, in the that Arab youth make up the critical mass grate jumped to more than 60 per cent. ruption in their country. This is prob- der to reset and adjust policies. Gov- 18 to 24 age group — it is the only poll of that determines the future path, politically, Even before the pandemic most Arab ably the single most dangerous malaise ernments that ignore what the most its kind that delivers crucial findings about economically and socially, that each Arab countries were still recovering from the that constitutes a major driver for pub- active sector of the population think what half of the Arab population, almost country is destined to take. seismic events that accompanied the 2011 lic despair, anger, extremism and readi- and believe in will continue to move 200 million, think, believe in and hope for in With almost 30 per cent youth unem- Arab Spring. The issues that triggered the ness to disengage and leave. Iraq is a in the wrong direction. The gener- the MENA region. In presenting this year’s ployment in the MENA region, one of the Arab Spring remain the same: poor leader- clear example of widespread and insti- al picture is not promising and is a findings, Sunil John, president of ASDA’A highest rates in the world, it is no wonder ship, rampant corruption and deteriorat- tutional corruption that has alienated cause for concern but understanding BCW, wrote that “several of our surveys did that a majority of young Arabs feel des- ing economy. The COVID-19 has ampli- the youth and driven many to embrace the problems and acting accordingly predict future events, including the Arab perate about the future. One of the most fied the state of despair that young Arabs extremism. Aside from corruption, dire is a small step in the right direction. Spring. The continued discontent on the disturbing findings of the survey is that are feeling. The pandemic has had a dire economic conditions are seen as a cru- Gulf News Nobel Peace Prize for World Food Programme — a global win for food security By Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi countries — that we need to address if security at home by supporting lo- On October 9, the Norwegian Nobel we want to be ready for the next world- cal farmers and exploring innovative Committee awarded the Nobel Peace wide emergency. Therefore, the topic of cultivation methods that enable us to Prize for 2020 to the World Food Pro- food security requires more attention make the most of our resources and gramme (WFP). The move represents a now than ever before. are suitable for our desert climate. global win for food security and a clear WFP is the world’s largest humani- In this context, the Ministry of proof that the world acknowledges the tarian organisation addressing the Climate Change and Environment importance of the issue. And it is about global food crisis, and the UN’s pri- (MOCCAE) encourages subsistence- time, as the food crisis has escalated in mary instrument for the implementa- level farmers to increase their produc- recent years. The World Food Summit tion of the Sustainable Development tion and become active contributors of 1996 defined food security as a state Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger. In 2019, it to national food security. It also pro- when all people at all times have phys- assisted close to 100 million people in vides local farmers with subsidised ical and economic access to sufficient, 88 countries. agricultural inputs at half the market safe, and nutritious food to meet their fighting world hunger is a momen- price, integrated pest management dietary needs and food preferences for tous task that WFP cannot tackle solutions, and agricultural and veteri- an active and healthy life. It is evident alone. In addition to global agencies nary extension services. And to help that the world is very far from achiev- such as the Food and Agriculture them access the market and increase ing this goal. Organization of the United Nations their revenues, MOCCAE has signed According to the 2020 edition of (FAO), the International Fund for Ag- agreements with major retailers, such The State of Food Security and Nu- ricultural Development (IFAD), and as Union Coop, Carrefour, Aswaaq, trition in the World (SOFI), a report the United Nations Children’s Fund and Al Maya Group, to stock local pro- pabilities of its border testing labs to is making good on its promise. How- produced jointly by WFP and other (UNICEF), governments across the duce. The Ministry also organises and maximise their efficiency while main- ever, our objectives extend beyond concerned international organisa- globe must play a key role in this re- sponsors fairs and exhibitions where taining the highest standards of food enhancing food security at home be- tions, almost 690 million people went gard if we are to achieve SDG 2. farmers can sell their products to con- safety. cause international cooperation is the hungry in 2019. This represents an Here in the UAE, we realise the se- sumers directly. Furthermore, the UAE understands only efficient way of providing food increase of 10 million on 2018 and verity of the challenge at hand, there- On the other hand, we are working the vital role of innovation in ad- to those who need it the most. We nearly 60 million in five years, mostly fore we have launched the National to strengthen the international food dressing food security challenges, must work together to build resilient caused by war and armed conflict. Food Security Strategy 2051 with the supply chain. MOCCAE constantly therefore it regularly invites trailblaz- food systems, and leverage innova- And the report forecasts that the COV- aim of achieving zero hunger by en- explores new import markets with the ers from around the world to pres- tion to grow, process, distribute, and ID-19 outbreak could tip over 130 mil- suring access to safe, nutritious, and aim of diversifying food sources and ent their out-of-the-box ideas, with eat food in a more sustainable way. lion more people into chronic hunger sufficient food all year round. offering consumers in the UAE a wide a commitment to helping translate Because no matter how hungry the by end-2020. In line with the strategy, we follow variety of trusted and quality food the most effective and feasible solu- world is today, it is our collective duty The pandemic has put the global food a multipronged approach to meet- products. In line with this priority, tions into reality. Through platforms to ensure that we do not deplete our supply chain to the test, and exposed ing the demand of our population for the Ministry facilitates the processes such as the Zayed Sustainability Prize, natural resources and that we leave gaps at every step — from production food. On the one hand, we are step- of import, export, and re-export of the Climate Innovations Exchange enough for future generations. and processing to movement across ping up our efforts to enhance food food products by increasing the ca- (CLIX), and The CovHack, the country Gulf News Anyone can be at risk of Long COVID-19

lucky that he’s able to work. Many Barr virus) “- that effects can be in some ways. Health Secretary Matt the pandemic put medical staff at other Long COVID sufferers can- long lasting. It’s similar with today’s Hancock, a slim 42-year-old who greater risk of contracting the virus. not. As a second wave of infections coronavirus. Studies suggest a sig- had COVID-19 back in March and When the British Medical Associa- grows, so it follows that the number nificant number of COVID-19 pa- recovered quickly, has spoken pub- tion asked 5,650 doctors about their of Long COVID cases is bound to tients will have symptoms that lin- licly about the long-term effects. experience, almost 30% of those increase. Although this clearly has ger and can affect different organs The National Health Service created who’d had COVID were left with implications for public health and and systems. a support website and put aside 10 physical fatigue and shortness of the economy, it has been almost no- Conventional medicine, however, million pounds ($13 million) to set breath; 18% described some kind of where in the broader policy debate. doesn’t have a good record on re- up a network of Long COVID clin- cognitive impairment. About a fifth That narrative has focused largely sponding to conditions where the ics in England. An official definition, had taken sick leave to deal with the on minimising deaths and hospi- cause can’t easily be isolated, which expected this month from Britain’s symptoms. Delaney says he knows talisation. But most Long COVID pa- is the case with Long COVID. For standards-setting National Insti- of two doctors with Long COVID tients weren’t hospitalised and didn’t years, sufferers of Chronic Fatigue tute for Health and Care Excellence symptoms who lost their jobs be- have pre-existing conditions. This Syndrome, Lyme disease, Endome- (NICE), will give a better indication cause they were unable to return to should throw some cold water on the triosis and other conditions often on how seriously the condition is full-time work. (In France, a recent idea of dispensing with restrictions fought lonely battles for recognition being taken. decree limits disability claims by and allowing immunity to build up and medical care. The most report- Even so, existing UK measures health care workers to those who among the young while shielding the ed symptoms of Long Covid sound will be small beer if the virus con- required oxygen to treat the virus.) vulnerable “- an approach that has like they could be any number of tinues to spread and Long COVID Increasing infection rates have ush- won more adherents as lockdown illnesses: extreme fatigue, breath- cases mount. Nailing down exact ered in fierce debates over the relative fatigue set in. Going in this direction lessness, heart palpitations, gastro- numbers isn’t easy, but one in 10 costs, benefits and ethical consider- would be far more costly than many intestinal problems, joint pain and users of the COVID Symptom Study ations of various lockdown measures. perhaps realise. problems with memory and focus. app, used by more than 4.3 million Long COVID may alter that calculus “We need to control this virus A cross-party UK parliamentary UK participants, reported symp- further, depending on the impact on not because of the risk that granny group identified 16 common symp- toms persisting for more than three household income and productivity. By Therese Raphael mild fever and a cough, would pass may catch it and die, or your uncle toms, but the full list is much longer. weeks after infection. Some 60,000 A 2004 US study using cost-of-illness Before he had COVID-19, Bren- soon enough. Instead, he experi- may end up in ICU, but because fit, In many cases, sufferers never had reported symptoms that lasted analysis to estimate the impact of dan Delaney, the 57-year-old chair enced debilitating aftereffects, such healthy people without any comor- a Covid test (they weren’t widely more than three months. Delaney Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (which of medical informatics and decision as fatigue and breathlessness, which bid conditions who are young can available) and blood tests and scans says this may be an underestima- has similar symptoms to Long CO- making at Imperial College, could many are now calling Long COVID. end up having their lives wrecked,” don’t reveal any major abnormali- tion since symptom trackers are VID) concluded that it probably led cycle 150 miles in a day. COVID- Seven months later, he is still not Delaney says during a conversation ties. used largely during the acute stage to a 37% decline in annual household changed that, but not because he back to normal. He can’t imagine over Zoom. The good news is that there are of the virus. productivity and a 54% reduction in had a severe case of the disease. getting back on a bike and says We know from experience with too many cases like Delaney’s to This is already posing problems labour force productivity among suf- Delaney never got seriously ill that if he pushes himself too hard, other viruses “- from the 2003 SARS ignore, and so recognition and me- for health professionals. Shortages ferers, with a total annual lost value of from the virus. Like many healthy he ends up in bed with a fever for a outbreak to Ebola, MERS and glan- dia attention is coming faster than it of personal protective equipment $9.1 billion a year. people, he figured his symptoms, a couple of days. He considers himself dular fever (caused by the Epstein- has in other cases. The UK is ahead and inadequate guidance early in Gulf News

The views expressed in these columns are the writers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Indian Horizon or its management.-Editor INTERNATIONAL 6 18 Sunday, October, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad NZ PM wins landslide victory Obama to campaign for Biden in Philadelphia in general elections Washington, Oct 17 (UNI) Former US President Wellington, Oct 17 (UNI) as Mixed Member Pro- party that governs for ev- ber 6 paving the way for the Barack Obama is set to New Zealand Prime Min- portional representation ery New Zealander." After polls, Xinhua news agency. campaign for Democratic ister Jacinda Ardern on (MMP) in 1996, the BBC conceding, National Par- Polling stations across presidential nominee Joe Saturday won a landslide reported. According to the ty's leader Judith Collins the country opened at 9 Biden in Philadelphia on victory in the country's Electoral Commission, op- congratulated Ardern and a.m. and closed at 7 p.m. October 21, according to general elections held ear- position centre-right Na- promised her party would More than a million people Democratic Party sources. lier in the day, securing her tional Party, currently on be a "robust opposition", have already voted in early The sources confirmed a second term in office. 27 per cent, has admitted adding "we will be back". polling which opened on the development to The With most ballots tallied, defeat in Saturday's poll. Saturday's election was October 3. Besides the Hill news website on Fri- Ardern's ruling Labour The ACT New Zealand initially scheduled for general election vote, New day. Earlier this week, the Party has won 49 per cent and Green parties came September 19 but was Zealanders also cast their sources had revealed that Convention in August, can Revolution in Phila- of the vote and is projected in third with 8 per cent of postponed due to a sec- ballots for two referen- Obama would hit the cam- Obama, who has held vir- delphia. The sources told to win 64 seats - enough the votes. Addressing her ond Covid-19 outbreak. dums on end of life choice paign trail for Biden, who tual fundraisers for Biden The Hill news that the for- for an outright majority, supporters following the support in almost 50 years. The previous Parliament, and legalisation of the rec- was his Vice President and also appeared in sev- mer President is expected which will be a first in the results, Ardern said: "New "We will not take your sup- which was elected on Sep- reational use of cannabis. from January 20, 2009 to eral videos to voice his to travel to other key bat- country since it introduced Zealand has shown the port for granted. And I can tember 23, 2017, was offi- Preliminary referendum January 20, 2017. During support, spoke live from tleground states ahead of a voting system known Labour Party its greatest promise you we will be a cially dissolved on Septem- results will be released. the Democratic National the Museum of the Ameri- the November 3 election. Republican Senator mispronounces Beijing on friendship drive in South Kamala Harris' name

Washington, Oct 17 (UNI) China Sea after US flexes muscles A Republican Senator from the state of Georgia mispro- New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) outbreak and closer eco- with warships." nounced Democratic Vice Rattled by the strength- nomic co-operation, Chi- "China and ASEAN have Presidential nominee Kamala ened US naval presence in na's gunboat diplomacy full capacity and wisdom, Harris' name, leading to rac- the region, China has gone also makes it clear that as well as responsibility, to ism accusations. in for a fresh round of gun- these countries must keep maintain peace and tran- While speaking against boat diplomacy with the clear of the US. quility in the South China the Democrats at President Association of South East Beijing and members Sea," Wang added. Donald Trump's re-election Asian Nations (ASEAN) of ASEAN should work to- As an economic sop to rally on Friday in Macon, countries as it sees these gether to remove "external Malaysia, China commit- Georgia, Senator David nations looking at Wash- disruption" in the South ted to purchase 1.7 million Perdue called Harris "Kah- ington for support to keep China Sea, Wang said dur- tonnes of palm oil until mah-la or Kah-ma-la or the dragon at bay. to the ASEAN neighbours. their outlying islands and ing a joint news conference 2023 and agreed to encour- Kamala-mala-mala, I don't The recent meeting in The ASEAN grouping in- sending warships into their with Malaysia's Foreign age increased shipments know, whatever", The Hill also called on the Senator to Trump rally. We are so much Tokyo of foreign minis- cludes countries such as Exclusive Economic Zones Minister in Kuala Lumpur. of the product which is news website reported. Har- apologize. Taking to Twitter, better than this. "Senator Per- ters of the Indo-Pacific Indonesia, Malaysia, the (EEZ) to intimidate them. Wang claimed America's crucial for the develop- ris, who is of Indian and Ja- Democrat Jon Ossoff, who due never would have done quad countries compris- Philippines, Singapore, However, in the context Indo-Pacific strategy was a ment of the ASEAN mem- maican-African immigrant is running against Perdue in this to a male colleague. Or a ing the US, India, Japan and Thailand while some of the changed geopoliti- "security risk" for East Asia, ber's economy. The joint heritage, is the first woman Georgia's Senate race, said: white colleague. And every- and Australia also seems partner countries like Viet- cal situation, Wang went saying: "I believe all par- statement issued after the of colour to be on a major ""My opponent, GOP Sen. one knows it." Also in a tweet, to have been factored into nam also have close ties on a hectic "goodwill visit" ties see this clearly and will meeting also mentions that party's national ticket. David Perdue of anti-Semitic the Georgia Democrats said: China's stepped up diplo- with the group. China has to the ASEAN region this stay vigilant against it. The the two countries agreed to Perdue's remark has led to attack ad infamy, just mocked "This is intentionally disre- matic drive with Foreign been continuously bully- week. While assuring them South China Sea should "further advance mutually widespread criticism on social Sen. Harris' name as ‘Kamala- spectful and a bigoted racist Minister Wang Yi under- ing these countries by stak- of support for a vaccine to not be a ground for major beneficial cooperation un- media and Democrats have mala-mala-whatever' at a tactic straight. taking a whirlwind tour ing ownership claims over fight the deadly Covid-19 power wrestling teeming der the ambit. 14 killed in crime-related Days of Imran Khan govt are numbered, Azerbaijan and Armenia allege truce incidents in Kabul in 10 days warns PDM power show Kabul, Oct 17 (UNI) At security plan, security Islamabad, Oct 17 showcasing their pub- censored. Journalists violations, accuse each other in shelling least 14 people have charter, to integrate se- (UNI) Pakistan Prime lic strength as opposi- who stood with the been killed and 10 oth- curity personnel in en- Minister Imran Khan tion leaders addressed truth were fired from BAKU/YEREVAN Oct 17 populated and governed we will do it,” he said. Ali- Ankara and Baku deny. ers injured in crime and suring the safety of Kabul is facing a serious out- a packed venue. their jobs. Lady Health (UNI): Azerbaijan and Ar- by ethnic Armenians. yev said the Azeri army has ‘Living in fear’ In Ganja, security-related inci- and other big cities in the burst from the opposi- PDM warned that Workers are languish- menia accused each other The Azeri Prosecutor completely taken over two rescuers worked at the dents in Kabul over the country.As part of this tion parties, who have the days of Khan's ing and protesting on on Saturday of fresh at- General’s office said a resi- regions previously held scene on Saturday morn- last 10 days, according plan, President Ashraf now joined together government were the roads of Islam- tacks in violation of a week- dential area in Ganja, the by separatists, Fizuli and ing, picking through rub- to a survey by an Afghan Ghani has directed se- and launched an anti- numbered as the op- abad," PML-N Vice old Russian-brokered truce country’s second-largest Jabrail. “We are dominat- ble, a Reuters photogra- news outlet. The TOLO curity agencies to come government campaign, position parties and President Maryam that has failed to halt the city and miles away from ing the battlefield,” he said, pher said. Some houses News survey released on up with robust action aimed at toppling the the people at large are Nawaz said. Referring worst fighting in the South Nagorno-Karabakh, was adding that Azeri armed had been almost levelled. Friday revealed that of against crime cases ro- ruling government. not ready to tolerate to the ousting of her Caucasus since the 1990s. shelled by missile strikes forces never targeted civil- An excavator was clearing the 14 victims, five were bustly in the city. Ac- The opposition par- what they called the father, former Prime Baku said 13 civilians and around 20 apartment ian settlements. the debris. “We have been military personnel. cording to the Ministry ties' alliance, Pakistan "incompetent selected Minister Nawaz Sharif, were killed and more than buildings had been hit. Ar- Aliyev also questioned living in fear for days ... Three explosions and of Interior Affairs, more Democratic Movement government". "I am she said: "No one had 50 wounded in the city menia denied the claim. Armenia’s ability to keep We are suffering a lot. We 20 crime incidents took than 500 suspects have (PDM), comprising fighting for the busi- the right to oust elect- of Ganja by an Armenian Baku also said that an replacing military hard- would rather die. I wish we place in the Afghan capi- been arrested in the last of at least 11 political nesses that had been ed representatives of missile attack, while Ye- electricity line which goes ware destroyed in battles, were dead but our children tal in less than the last 10 days on charges of dif- parties, staged a mas- destroyed during the the people. It is the revan accused Azerbaijan from Azerbaijan to neigh- a thinly veiled jab at Yere- would survive,” one resi- 10 days, according to ferent crimes in Kabul. sive gathering in Gu- incumbent govern- masses who should of continued shelling. The boring Georgia was dam- van’s ally Moscow. dent of the city, 58-year- the findings. The gov- Tariq Arian, a spokes- jranwala city, Punjab ment's tenure and form governments and fighting is the worst in the aged as a result of shelling Armenia denied the Az- old Emina Aliyeva, told ernment announced a man for the ministry. province, on Friday journalists who were oust them as well." region since Azerbaijan in the town of Mingachevir. eri claim that it had been reporters. The Armenian and ethnic Armenian forc- Azeri President Ilham bringing arms illegaly and defense ministry denied es went to war in the 1990s Aliyev accused Armenia of accused Azerbaijan of act- the Azeri claim on shelling Chilean govt urges mass par- over Nagorno-Karabakh, a committing a war crime ing to expand Turkey’s in- cities in Azerbaijan and ac- mountain territory that is by shelling Ganja. “If the fluence in the region and cused Baku of continuing internationally recognized international community of using pro-Turkish mer- to shell populated areas ticipation in Oct 25 referendum as part of Azerbaijan but does not punish Armenia, cenaries — charges both inside Nagorno-Karabakh. Santiago, Oct 17 (UNI) The Chilean government has urged mass participation Trump jokes of firing Florida Governor if he loses state in the October 25 referen- Washington, Oct 17 (UNI) Hey, Ron, are we going to win dum vote on re-drafting US President Donald this state, please? You know the Constitution, adding Trump joked that he will if we don't win it, I'm blam- that it will be conducted "fire" Florida's Repub- ing the Governor. "I'll fire him in a safe manner amid the lican Governor Ron De- somehow. I'm going to fire Covid-19 pandemic. The Santis if he does not win him. I will find a way, anyway," plebiscite is a way "to solve the 'Sunshine State' in the Trump quipped. In the 2016 our differences through upcoming November 3 presidential election, Trump democracy and voting", election. won Florida, a major swing Xinhua news agency quot- pation and security". In the referendum, vot- for that purpose. Hold- Trump made the re- state, by 49.02 per cent of the ed government spokesman He said the government ers will be asked to decide ing the plebiscite was the marks at a campaign votes, while his then Demo- Jaime Bellolio as saying in hopes "that during the whether Chile needs a new centrepiece of the political event in Macon, Georgia, cratic rival Hillary Clinton a statement on Friday. weekend, days before the constitution and, if the an- class' effort to defuse the on Friday night, The Hill came in close with 47.82 per Bellolio emphasized that plebiscite, the prevailing swer is "yes", should the unrest that began in Oc- news website reported. cent of the ballots. According this is a "very important climate will not be one of document be drafted by tober 2019 with protests "He's done a great job to the latest RealClear Politics process and we want there violence, but one of peace, Congress or by a constitu- against an increase in sub- and he's been my friend. polling average. to be the greatest partici- unity and understanding". ent assembly elected solely way fares. Owner Publisher Printed by Buchi Babu, Vuppala, Printed by. Thanmayee Printers #17-1-469/A/42/23, Adarsh Nagar, Saidabad, Hyderabad-59, Published from:#17-1-469/ A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, Near Unique Grammer School, Saidabad, Hyderabad-59, T.S.Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. RNI.No.APENG/29225/2009. E-mail: [email protected] SPORTS 7 18 Sunday, October, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad

World-class Delhi sports the Delhi Sports University New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) IPL: Orange Cap stays with KL Rahul, Bill in December last year in Kings XI Punjab skipper varsity soon in Mundka the Delhi Assembly. and opening batsman KL Purple with Kagiso Rabada Sisodia said that the work Rahul continued to wear New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Sisodia said that it is the for the university had been the Orange Cap, leading the of his nearest competitors, Almost a year after passing dream and vision of Chief disrupted due to the ongoing Indian Premier League run Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer, a Bill, the Delhi government Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Covid pandemic. "But now charts with 448 runs in eight Mumbai Indians’ duo Jasprit on Saturday expedited its provide world-class facilities we want to pick up the pace games. He is followed by Bumrah and Trent Boult, and work to set up a "world-class" and training to our youth of work as it is our dream KXIP teammate and Ranji Kings XI Punjab’s Mohammed Delhi Sports University (DSU) for advancing in the field of to provide world-class statemate Mayank Agarwal in Shami, all of who have 12 which will offer graduate, sports. opportunities to our children the list, who has 382 runs. wickets. post-graduate and doctorate "If we do this, then our and youth in the field of CSK’s Faf du Plessis (307), In the points table, Mumbai degrees in cricket, football, sports talents will leave no education and sports." RCB’s Virat Kohli (304) and Indians (MI) are perched and hockey among other stone unturned to bring in The Deputy CM said that DC’s Shreyas Iyer (298) atop with 12 points after eight sports. more medals in international it is the Delhi government's occupy the third, fourth and games. Although Delhi Capitals Deputy Chief Minister sporting events like endeavour to ensure that the fifth places.Delhi Capitals’ (DC) too have 12 points with Manish Sisodia on Saturday Olympics."Mundka's AAP level of training and facilities Kagiso Rabada leads the same number of wins, i.e. six, inspected the proposed site MLA Dharampal Lakra and at DSU will be cutting-edge wicket-takers’ list for Purple the Mumbai franchise is ahead in west Delhi's Mundka and Sisodia discussed the details and so advanced that the best Cap, with 18 scalps in eight on the net run rate. Royals said that DSU will make India of the project with officials. sports talents can come to matches.The South African Challengers Bangalore are proud in the world of sports. The Delhi Government passed train in Delhi. pace bowler is way ahead third with 10 points.

New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) with the India team before Dubai, Oct 17 (UNI) Royal India and Royal Challengers the two had to part ways Birthday wishes pour in as Challengers Bangalore Bangalore (RCB) skipper following acrimony ahead of (RCB) on Saturday beat Virat Kohli led the birthday the ODI series in West Indies Anil Kumble turns 50 Rajasthan Royals (RR) by wishes for Kings XI Punjab in 2017 and immediately while posting a picture of his former skipper. seven wickets, thanks to an coach Anil Kumble as the after the Champions Trophy him, Harbhajan, Laxman "Officially, I had 136 unbeaten 22-ball 55 from former India captain and where India lost the final to with Kumble. Intern'tnl wickets, but AB de Villiers at the Dubai coach turned 50 on Saturday. Pakistan. Former India opener unofficially had one which International Stadium. "Wish you a very happy His long-time teammate Virender Sehwag took a was costliest, when I asked The 36-year-old South birthday Anil Bhai @ Sachin Tendulkar too wished humorous tone, recalling @anilkumble1074 bhai to African superstar swung the anilkumble1074. Have a him."Happy Birthday Anil. the Adelaide Test where not do tuktuk to offspinner & odds in RCB’s favour when great day," tweeted Kohli. Wishing you the very best for Kumble fell short of 13 runs score his century quickly and he started the 19th over Both Kohli and Kumble all your future endeavours. due to his advice to go after he got out on 87. Sorry Anil bowled by Jaydev Unadkat had worked together as a Hope to catch up soon," the bowling.Sehwag took the Bhai, but congratulations on with three consecutive sixes. captain-coach combine Tendulkar wrote on Twitter blame for that while wishing the half century today. Happy After a single took de Villiers off strike, the under pressure Unadkat bowled a Rohan Jaitley New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Elavenil, Mane for online Sheikh wide delivery before his fifth Elavenil Valarivan, women's ball was dispatched for four unanimously 10m Air Rifle world No.1, by Gurkeerat Singh. and Shahu Tushar Mane will Russel International Air-Rifle Another single off the last elected DDCA represent India at the online ball took the tally for the Sheikh Russel International Championship over to 25 runs. RCB needed president Air-Rifle Championship on said.Elavenil was selected 35 from 12 balls before the Sunday, the National Rifle as she is not attending the start of the over and that Association of India (NRAI) Delhi national camp due deficit was reduced to 10 off ABD magic takes announced on Saturday. to her examination, but the last six balls. The competition, being was available for an online Jofra Archer bowled the RCB to 7-wicket organised by the Bangladesh competition.Mane was last and after five runs Shooting Sport Federation, is selected on the basis of came off the first three win over RR being held to commemorate national rankings as of March balls, de Villiers hit the RR 177/6 in 20 overs (Steve the birth anniversary of 18, 2020, which was based fourth for a six over deep- Sheikh Russel, youngest son on the last national trials. midwicket to take his team Smith 57, Robin Uthappa of Bangladesh's Founding The Olympic Core Group over the line.Earlier, RR 41, Chris Morris 3/26) vs Father Sheikh Mujibur shooters who are under strict captain Steve Smith scored RCB 179/3 in 19.4 overs Rahman and brother of total of seven nations, participating federation quarantine in Delhi before 57 off 36 balls to help his (AB de Villiers 55 the present Prime Minister including hosts Bangladesh, will also have an ISSF Jury the national camp were not team reach a competitive not out, Virat Kohli 43; New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Sheikh Hasina Wazed.A are competing and each member in attendance, NRAI considered for selection. 177/6 in 20 overs. Rahul Tewatia 1/30) Advocate Rohan Jaitley, son of late Union Minister Arun Jaitley, was on Saturday elected unopposed president of the Srikanth knocked out of Denmark Our practice was going well before Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) after the Open badminton quarters lockdown: Deepika Kumari lone candidate who had filed Copenhagen, Oct 17 comeback from Chou to take Mumbai, Oct 17 (UNI) his nomination against him (UNI) Kidambi Srikanth on the game 22-20. India’s women archers face withdrew his candidature. Friday was knocked out at The Chinese Taipei an uphill task to secure The final list of candidates the quarter-final stage of the player, however, built on the quota places for the Tokyo was declared by the Election men's singles category of the momentum and held the Olympics, according to former Returning Officer, after the Denmark Open badminton, clear upper hand for most of world no.1 Deepika Kumari in deadline for withdrawal of thus ending the Indian the second game. individual women’s recurve. candidature forcandidates challenge in Aarhus. The third game saw Chou Deepika revealed that expired on Saturday. Elections In an engrossing match that race to a 19-11 lead after the female archers had worked for six posts are to be held lasted 62 minutes, Srikanth interval but Srikanth caused really hard and were confident between November 5 and 8. lost to second seed Chou Tien a scare with a fight back by of fulfilling the quota before The other posts for which Chen of Chinese Taipei 22-20, taking the next four points on the COVID-19 lockdown. elections are be held are 13-21, 16-21. the trot. “We were completely places.Normally we always and Pravin Jadhav but for the posts of treasurer Chou had the upper hand Chou, however, kept his calm blanked as qualifiers in a secure a full quota by this Deepika remains the sole and four directors.Advocate in the first game with a 6-2 to finally take the game 21-16. month’s time when the period, but it is different quota winner in the women’s Sunil Kumar Goel, who had lead but the former world Chou will face either Jan O lockdown happened, our this time around,” two-time category thanks to her gold filed his nomination for the No.1 came back to level Jorgensen or Anders Antonsen practice was going really well world champion Deepika said at the Asian Continental presdient's post, withdrew his things at 10-10. Srikanth was game after that, although who face off in an all-Danish but then suddenly we had no on Indian table tennis player Qualification Tournament in candidature, as expected. in control for most of the first he had to stave off a late quarter-final later in the day. idea what to do. Right now, Mudit Dani’s live online chat Bangkok, Thailand last year. we only have one quota spot show ‘In The Sportlight’. The remaining two quotas in the women’s category and India have won the full quota are available to be won at only one qualifier is left to in men’s archery through the Paris stage of the Archery Odisha FC’s Indian players start training in Goa secure the two other quota Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das World Cup in June next year. international midfielder Steven Dias conducted the session at their designated China withdraws from hosting 2022 training pitch at Betalbatim, Goa.Meanwhile, the foreign players have also started U23 Asian Cup, confirms AFC arriving at the team hotel. Kuala Lumpur, Oct 17 it said.Meanwhile, AFC also “Experienced defender (UNI) The Asian Football announced that the AFC Steven Taylor and forward Confederation (AFC) has Futsal Championship Kuwait Diego Mauricio have already announced that China has 2020 will now be further checked in earlier while withdrawn from hosting the postponed to 2021, after ISL star Marcelinho and 2022 U23 Asian Cup. discussions with the Kuwait goalkeeping coach Rogerio In a statement, AFC said it Football Association and all Ramos arrived today,” said had noted the decision by the relevant parties. Odisha FC in a statement. Chinese Football Association "The decision was “I am very excited and (CFA) to withdraw from challenges created by the confirmed after taking delighted that finally we hosting the AFC U23 Asian Covid-19 pandemic."The AFC careful consideration of the have started training on field Cup 2022 due to scheduling will now reopen the invitation safety and well-being of all Panaji, Oct 17 (UNI) in groups while adhering Super League (ISL).The and I am sure that the players conflicts, stadium completion to host the final competitions participating teams and Odisha FC’s Indian players to all the health and safety club said that their Indian must have been waiting for timelines ahead of other of the 2022 and 2024 editions stakeholders and in response on Saturday started training norms laid out by the Indian Assistant Coach and former the same as well. international events and of the AFC U23 Asian Cup," to the recent spike of Covid-19 ENTERTAINMENRT 8 18 Sunday, October, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Tamannaah thanks doctors, hospital staff after Covid recovery Southern star Tamannaah working to boost her stamina, Continental_hyd. I was so actress captioned the image. get back my stamina. This is an Bhatia on Saturday expressed tweeted her thanks along with sick, weak and scared but Earlier this week, Tamannaah extremely important step after words of gratitude for the photographs of her doctors, the you made sure that I was had shared a workout video recovering from coronavirus. doctors, nurses and staff at the nurses and the hospital staff. comfortable and treated in the on her verified Instagram Keep going but make sure you hospital where she underwent "Words cannot describe how best possible way. The kindness, account. "#BackToFitness - listen to your body," she wrote Covid treatment. The actress, grateful I am to the doctors, sincere caring, and concern Day 1 It's time to take baby along with the video. who has now recovered and is nurses, and the staff at @ made everything better!" the steps and

home production 'Jaane Hoga he 2018 Ranveer Singh "Simmba", Ranveer is seen Rahul Kya', the other two being 'Foot- superhit, Simmba, is as a corrupt police officer path' and 'Awara Pagal Dee- Tall set for an animated who has a moral turnaround Dev: Aftab wana'. Professionally this is the avatar. This was confirmed after a particular incident fourth venture with him."Rahul by director Rohit Shetty of and becomes the saviour of Shivdasani tags Aftab as someone special. the film on Tuesday.Shetty justice.The film, co-starring "I was personally very happy at took to Instagram Story Sara Ali Khan, opened on is like his biggest blessing yet. to share the teaser of an December 28 in 2018. The coming of a baby daugh- animated spin-off show, Ranveer will reprise his family ter 'Nevaeh', in Nin and his life "Smaashhing Simmba". The role as Sngram Bhalerao during the completion of this show will release on a kids 'Simmba' in Shetty's up- ctor Rahul Dev considers series. I really look forward to channel on Diwali this year. coming cop action drama, Aftab Shivdasani as fam- his digital debut. "‘SMAASHHING SIMMBA' "Sooryavanshi", which stars Aily, and says the two have He shares a close bond with is roaring, Mind is Blowing! Akshay Kumar as ATS officer never shared an equation of being Join the adventures of this Veer Sooryavanshi, who is colleagues. Rahul shares screen sharp-tongued, witty teen- on the lookout for terrorists space with Aftab in the upcoming Pulkit ager aspiring to be a police planning a deadly strike in crime thriller web series "Poison officer," read a post on the Mumbai. Ajay Devgn will 2". This is their fourth collabora- Samrat official Twitter handle of also reprise his role of Ba- tion together. Reliance Entertainment.In jirao Singham from Shetty's. "Aftab and I have never shared an equation of being actor col- opens leagues. He is more like family so Ranveer Singh's 'Simmba' gets working with him has always been up on his wonderful," Rahul said. an animated avatar "We have worked in three film projects prior to this including his looks in ormer beauty queen and 'Taish' FBollywood 'Dream girl' Hema ulkit Samrat is excited debutante Manushi about his new avatar in Chhillar has joined Malini turns 72: Pthe upcoming revenge actor Akshay Ku- drama, Taish. He sports tattoos mar for the shoot of Daughters, on his biceps in the film. Shilpa Shetty their upcoming film, Prithviraj. Manushi on a perennial posted a picture fans on Instagram from her make-up room. shower her fruit She is seen taking a mirror selfie. Akshay with love tour while started shooting for the film on Octo- with a picture of her with her shooting in ber 12. "Prithviraj", mother.Hema Malini's younger directed by Chan- daughter Ahana, too, post- Manali draprakash Dwivedi, ed a birthday wish on social casts Akshay as King media."Happy birthday to the Prithviraj Chauhan, most special person in my life. opposite Manushi My mama bear You are deeply "The character Sunny is very as Sanyogita. About loved. Have a wonderful day," flamboyant, wears his heart on her Bollywood debut Ahana wished. his sleeve kind of a guy, fun-lov- in the film, Manushi Fans wished Bollywood's ing, he lives life by the moment, has previously said: Dream Girl, too. From post- very impulsive," said Pulkit "Sanyogita is a dream Manushi ing Hema Malini's pictures to about his role in the Bejoy Nam- role for me and I'm sharing scenes from her iconic biar release. doing my best to do Chhillar movies, netizens showered the "So Bejoy and I both wanted justice to the respon- actress with a lot of love. these characteristics to be seen sibility that has been joins "A timeless beauty. Wishing physically as well; like you look entrusted on me." eteran actress and poli- Dreamgirl Hema Malini a very at the character and you should Akshay tician Hema Malini cel- Happy Birthday! @dreamgirlhe- be able to understand what he hilpa Shetty claims to be on believe how sweet even the semi-ripe Kumar for Vebrates her 72nd birthday ma," a user tweeted. is like. The tattoo team came on a perennial fruit tour as she ones were. These are called ‘Khurma' on Friday, and her daughters "Wishing a very happy birth- board, we figured it out and ze- Sshoots for her forthcoming film in Hindi, and are also known as Am- 'Prithviraj' Esha and Ahana Deol took to day to the veteren actress and roed in on certain amount of tat- in picturesque Manali. lok. The best part was that these were social media to wish her on the the Member of Parliament from toos and what kind of tattoos we Shilpa is currently shooting for organic and so delicious. Nature truly shoot occasion. Mathura Mrs. Hema Malini. can have," he added. "Hungama 2" in the hill town. She is amazing! Have you tried these be- "Happy birthday mamma. May God bless our forever Pulkit says he worked on his took to her verified Instagram ac- fore? What are they called in your chard. Shilpa informed that apples are be- God bless you. Stay happy and dreamgirl with healthy and long physique for the role. count on Thursday to share a video native languages, let me know in the ing sold as cheap as potatoes in Manali and healthy. Love u my super wom- life so that she continues to serve "My trainer started working on where she can be seen enjoying comments below," wrote the actress also claimed that such quality of apples are an, my tinkerbell... my beautiful the country. @dreamgirlhema," the physique aspect of it because freshly plucked date plums in be- along with her video. Recently, Shilpa rarely found in Mumbai. mother!@dreamgirlhemama- another user wrote on the micro- there were supposed to be two tween shots. "Being in Manali felt had shared a video on social media lini," Esha wrote on Instagram, blogging site. different looks in the film. In the like being on a perennial fruit tour where she can be seen plucking apples first half, Sunny was supposed to and enjoying a constant #FruitBinge from an orchard. The actress shared Priyanka Chopra be very flamboyant, full of life; in Tried these Persimmons, or Date- that she felt as excited as a child in a Jonas reveals who the second . plums, on one such tour and couldn't candy shop while roaming in the or- World Food Day: her 'fav co-worker' is Celebs reveal their Prince and Yuvika down with work front, Priyanka favourite dishes has joined n the occasion of World dengue, share pics from hospital a host of Food Day on Friday, stars IANS ele-couple Prince batana chahu ga ye jo vi- Hollywood Ofrom the world of televi- Narula and Yu- ral hai its in the air and ye stars includ- sions opened up on their favourite T vika Chaudhary bhttt worst hai agar kise ing Kate dish from various parts of India. have been undergoing ek ko bhe hua toh apke Winslet Shubhangi Atre of "Bhabi Ji treatment for dengue ghar main sab ko ho jai ga and Keanu Ghar Par Hai!" fame calls herself a in Punjab.On Thursday, and its very painfull so plz Reeves as big foodie. "I love Mumbai's street Prince shared a picture maskkk phen k rakhna ctress a narrator of food. Vada Pav, pav bhaji, paani on Instagram, where he or bahar ka khana mat Priyanka the upcoming puri, dabeli, the Bombay sand- can be seen hugging his khana ( It's very painiful. AChopra series, "A World wich and bhelpuri are some of my Actress Sara Khan, who is cur- wife Yuvika. They both Kindly please wear mask has revealed Of Calm".Winslet favourites, and the Khau Galli on rently seen as Devi Paulomi in the are currently hospital- and do not eat outside who her favou- and Priyanka Carter Road is my go-to spot," she show "Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat ised. Prince also urged food)," he wrote. rite co-worker have joined the said. Kathayein", considers Bhopal the everyone to stay safe. Prince and Yuvika re- is.Priyanka took previously-an- Veteran actress Himani Shiv- ultimate heaven for a foodie, for "We will be fine soon @ cently completed two to Instagram and nounced celebri- puri shared that every time she the sheer uniqueness and variety yuvikachaudhary or di @ years of marriage. A few shared a picture ties Mahershala visits Nagpur, the one thing she of dishes that the city has to offer. narulageetika @rishavch- days ago, Yuvika thanked holding her pet Ali, Idris Elba, and her son ensure never to miss "When I travel to Bhopal, I love habraa and dad #wahe- her fans on Instagram dog Diana."Fav Oscar Isaac, is the "melt-in-the-mouth San- to start my day with a hot cup of guru #jaisaiji . We all are for their wishes and even co-worker @ Nicole Kidman, tra barfi. Also known as Orange Suleimani Chai at Jamal Bhai's suffering from viral.And gave her health update. diariesofdiana," Zoe Kravitz, Lucy barfi, this sweet is a tangy and tea shop, Itawara Chowk," she yesss jo bhe Chandigarh "I don't have words she captioned Liu, Cillian Mur- will sure to make you fall for it". added. ya mohali ke side hai main thank you, each. the image.On the phy, and Reeves. THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Greater Hyderabad 18 Sunday, October, 2020 Pages-8 CM to launch Dharani Portal for registration of lands on Oct 25

Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI): Telangana staff and infrastructure for Dha- Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao rani portal. will launch the Dharani Portal for He also stressed that all Tehsil- registration of lands in a transparent dars should undertake at least ten manner on October 25. transactions by tomorrow. Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar Kumar also instructed the Col- held a video conference with the dis- lectors to ensure that hardware trict collectors, additional collectors, facilities for Dharani Portal was Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars and fully functional. Regular coor- made a detailed presentation about dination meetings with Discom, the functioning of the Dharani Portal. broadband service providers and He said that the Dharani Portal was TSTS representatives should be a most innovative, state-of-the-art conducted to ensure that there transparent, accountable, safe and se- is no interruption to Dharani ser- cure hassle free, discretion less portal of the Chief Minister, the system the 570 mandals would function properties from 142 locations. vice. The Tehsildars should rise which is revolutionary and would be a would ensure absolute transpar- as Joint sub registrars, while the The Chief Secretary asked the to the occasion and be ready to trendsetter for the entire country. ency and remove discretion. Un- Sub Registrar Officers would do Collectors to ensure hundred implement the Dharani portal, he He said that as per the vision der the system, Tehsildars of all registrations of non agriculture percent readiness in terms of added.

Government ignored the Congress demands judicial probe into recommendations and carried out underground Telangana performs best works of Palamuru Ran- submergence of KLIS pump house gareddy Lift Irrigation Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI): Saturday, Uttam Kumar Project within 400-me- among 5 southern States Telangana Pradesh Con- Reddy claimed that the tre radius of KLIS pump by the trio. gress Committee (TPCC) submergence led to an house. He said those ex- The infrastructure created for President & MP N. Uttam explosion of pumps and plosions led to the sub- fighting against COVID, and oth- Kumar Reddy demand- the entire pump house mergence of the pump ers have been considered for de- ed judicial probe into was inundated within 20 house inundating 10 out ciding this. Director Health and the submergence of the minutes. He said that the of its 14 floors. Family Welfare Dr G Srinivas Rao pump house of Mahatma entire incident, resulting The TPCC Chief said informed that the State achieved Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift in loss of property worth that Chief Minister K. testing one lakh samples per Mil- Irrigation Scheme at Yel- thousands of crores, was Chandrashekhar Rao lion population. He further said a lur village in Nagarkur- a man-made mistake. should accept the re- challenge has been thrown to the nool district in the rising Reddy said that the trage- sponsibility for the entire Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI): The people of Telangana in the name Uttam Kumar Reddy back waters of Srisailam dy was completely avoid- damage as he also holds Telangana government per- of ‘Who is Mask Maharaja’ to reservoir. The TPCC Chief would hit the water sup- able. He pointed out that the Irrigation portfolio. formed the best among the create greater awareness among said that Chief Minister ply to the farmers in that an expert committee, He said that the damage five southern States in a COV- them especially in the wake of K. Chandrashekhar Rao Ayacut. He said that only constituted by the pres- was so enormous that it ID -19 Performance Index de- winter and festivals season. He should accept the re- CM KCR was respon- ent government, had sub- would hit the water supply veloped by the Administrative advised people as part of Jan An- sponsibility for the entire sible for this incident mitted a report on 20th to the farmers in that Aya- Staff College (ASCI), FICCI dolan to follow 4 step measures damage as he also holds and he must apologise June, 2016 making several cut. He said that only CM and Federation of Telangana to prevent spread of Coronavi- the Irrigation portfolio. for the same. Address- recommendations for the KCR was responsible for Chambers of Commerce and rus - wearing a mask, observing He said that the damage ing a press conference safety of pump house. this incident and he must Industry (FTCCI). This was 6 feet distance, hand sanitization was so enormous that it through Zoom App on However, the State apologise for the same. revealed in a study conducted and not to go near groups. 518 WEDNESDAY, Sunday, AUGUST,October, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 Telangana Legislative Council Chairman Every graduate must register thier Sukhendar Reddy inagurated various vote says Chilkanagar Corporator development programs in Devarakonda Gopu Saraswathi Sadanand

TSIT bureau Sukhendar Reddy, Chair- In this inaguration pro- TSIT BUREAU Devarakonda Oct man, Telangana Legis- gramme s Legislative Chilkanagar Division Corporator Gopu Saraswati Sadanand was the chief 17::Telangana Legislative lative Council, inaugu- Council Chairman Gutta guest at the MLC graduate vote registration function at Srinagar Colony Council Chairman Shri rated the construction Sukhendar Reddy, De- in Chilkanagar Division. The corporator himself filled up the MLC vote Gutta Sukhender Reddy of the mini bus stand at varakonda MLA Ravindra registration document on his own hand. While speaking she urged all the who participated in vari- the bus stand premises Kumar, Municipal Chair- graduates to register their vote and cast during MLC elections,She asked TRS ous development pro- in Devarakonda town man Alampally Narsimha, Chilkanagar Division cadre to speed up the MLC voter registration process grams in Devarakonda and Municipal Office at Devarakonda constituen- and asked them to go door to door and register the votes , in this program constituency of Nalgon- Devarakonda town for cy TRS party leaders and Colony members Srihari Reddy, Ramulu, Rangarao, Harsha, Darshan Reddy da district on Saturday development program. others were present. and others participated

Chilaka Nagar Corporator Gopu CHIEF SECRETARY TO STATE GOVERNMENT, Saraswati Sadanand monitoring CONDUCTED A VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH DISTRICT the flood relief works COLLECTORS, ADDITIONAL COLLECTORS AND RDO’S ON DHARANI PORTAL AWARENESS

Nizamabad Oct 17 ; After giving a video conference presentation on Dharani Portal to all District Collectors, Additional Collectors and RDO's in Telangana on Saturday , the Chief Minister said that Dharani is being launched for Dussehra, which will be very transparent, accurate, safe & secure. Agriculture, non-agricultural lands, how to register, slot booking, how to login, said through the presentation. The slot will be in Telugu and TSIT BUREAU English. Buyers' details and On Saturday, Chilukanagar Corporator Gopu seller's details will be available Saraswathi Sadanand visited the division and on the Dharani portal, he said. directed the GHMC staff to remove the garbage, due The district collector said that to rains the roads was damaged even many manholes there was hardware, MROs were damaged in Srinagar Colony. Chilkanagar would be trained to hold the Division Corporator Gopu Saraswathi Sadanand meeting and the Dharani portal immediately rushed to the spot, directed the GHMC would be easy. officials to monitor the situation and start repair work This video conference was immediately. EE Nagender, AE Rajkumar, Colony attended by Armoor RDO President Om Prakash and Colony members Srihari Srinivas, Bodhan RDO Reddy, Ramulu, Rangarao, Harsha, Darshan Reddy Rajeshwar, MROs, Deputy and others were present. MROs etc. 518 WEDNESDAY, Sunday, AUGUST,October, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 23 NIZAMABAD DISTRICT OLLECTOR CONDUCTED REVIEW MEETING WITH OFFICERS ON DHARANI PORTAL

(TSIT bureau) Nizamabad Oct 17 ; After giving a presentation on the Dharani portal to MRO’s and operators in the district , the Collector said that every officer should go for a new job instead of the one he had worked for in the past. He said that there was no authority to stop the registration unless the applicant had to make sure that all the government would AIMIM Division 60 Incharge corporator Mohammad complete it soon if there were Abdul Gafoor (muqeem) distributed sarees in his area any problems, hence the division on the occasion of batkamma festival . MRO’s and operators should take good training. He said to look somewhere without trouble and to finish quickly if there is a hardware problem in the office. Dharani is launching for Dasara, which will be very transparent, booking, how to login, said seller details will be available Srinivas, Bodhan RDO accurate, safe & secure. through the presentation. on the Dharani portal. Rajeshwar, Nizamabad RDO Agriculture, non-agricultural The slot will be in Telugu and The review meeting was Ravi, MROs, Deputy MROs lands, how to register, slot English. Buyer details and attended by Armoor RDO operators and others. State government was trying to cover up the facts : Revanth MD.HAROON DIVISION NO 13 MIM CORPORATOR FOR SARANGAPUR DISTRIBUTED SAREES IN HIS DIVISION AREA TODAY ON THE OCCASION OF NAVRATRI BATUKAMMA FESTIVAL .

The former PCC president, former MP, was arrested in Pothireddypet village in Dubaka Mandal on Saturday TSIT bureau MP, Mallu Ravi and AICC secretary, S inquiry into the incident. “This was during the Dubaka by-election. V. Hanumantha Hyderabad,oct17::The Congress A Sampath Kumar. They tried to visit the result of unscientific approach Rao, campaigned with the late Cheruku Muthyam leaders including MP, A Revanth Lift Irrigation Project in Yellur village, by the government. Despite experts Reddy wife and Cheruku Srinivas Reddy wife. Reddy were arrested when tried to but were intercepted on their way committee report, the government visit to pump house of Kalwakurthy by police force, which was deployed went ahead with Palamuru-Ranga On the occasion, they said that the credit for the Lift Irrigation scheme, which was in large numbers at Telkapalli. Reddy Lift Irrigation project. Not only great development of the Dubaka region belongs to submerged in backwaters of Srisailam Alleging that the State government thousands of crores were spent on the Muthyam Reddy, a leader who has left an indelible reservoir on Friday. They were sent was trying to cover up the facts from new project, but blasting for tunnel mark on the hearts of the people and asked them to to Uppununthala police station. public and media and Opposition undermined the stability of existing cast their vote for his son,Congress candidate Cheruku The group of leaders led by Malkajgiri was not allowed close enough to the project. It has only benefitted the Srinivas Reddy. MP, Revanth comprised of former site, Revanth demanded high level contractors,” he charged 518 WEDNESDAY, Sunday, AUGUST,October, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 24 BANNALA WITH HIS TEAM TAK- EN UP DEBRIS REMOVAL WORK Flood situation grim in river krishna AT CHILKANAGAR DIVISION Vijayawada, Oct 17 (UNI) The flood situation is grim in river Krishna as it is re- ceiving heavy inflow of wa- ter while several residential localities in the city and several villages in other ar- eas were marooned in flood water. As much as 6.82 lakh cusecs of water was being discharged at Prakasam barrage here to the down- stream into sea. However, officials said that the inflow of water into river Krishna is likely to decrease by tonight. Official sources said that Chilkanagar division TRS colonies and blocked UGD 4.45 lakh cusecs of water one to two feet deep wa- flood water was overflow- thoti Sucharita visited some party president Bannala manholes were cleared with was being released to the ter. The flood victims were ing. Several island villages of the flood affected villages Pravveen Mudiraj and TRS an air tech machine. The downstream Prakasam bar- shifted to relief centres set located in Avanigadda, on Saturday. The farmers senior leaders Bazar Jagan, entire temple was cleaned rage from the Pulichintala up in the Indira Gandhi Mopidevi and Nagayalanka showed her their damaged Yadula Kondal Reddy, Kom- and removed debris and project. The water level at stadium. In Guntur and mandals in Krishna district turmeric, yam and banana pally Ravinder, Ereli Ravin- bleached. These works were Prakasam barrage stood at Krishna districts, several were submerged in flood crops at Vemuru village in der Reddy, Pera Boina Ven- done in Kalyan Puri Sita- 57.05 feet. The Munneru, villages were inundated in waters. Meanwhile, horti- Tenali constituency of Gun- katesh, alibili Mahender, rama Colony Raghavendra Paleru, Velagaleru and Bu- flood water and road con- culture crops like papaya, tur district. The Home Min- Abbo Boy, Gudur Ramesh Nagar Colony Mallikarjuna dameru streams are also nectivity was disrupted to maize, turmeric, yam and ister later went to Pedalanka Gowd, Kaukonda Jagan Nagar Colony East kalyan- in spate resulting in heavy the villages. Adding to the vegetable crops suffered a village in a country boat. and others taken up debris puri, Teachers Colony Many inflows into river Krishna. woes, many villages have huge damage after they sub- District incharge Minister cleaning . Heavy piles of Colony Presidents Secre- Several residential colonies no power supply. The vil- merged in the flood water. Ranganatha Raju and Col- mud and sand accumulated taries Jagan, Vikas, Shashi, including Ranadevenagar, lagers were seen wading As per preliminary estima- lector Samual Anand ac- on roads in several colonies Naresh Gowd, Satish, Mo- Ramalingeswara Nagar ar- through the flood water tion, crops were damaged companied her. Meanwhile, were removed with JCP, han Reddy, Chukka Reddy, eas in Krishna Lanka and to go to safer places. Road in about 25,000 hectares dry weather prevailed in the as well as bleaching pow- Sandeep , Suryanarayana some colonies at Yana- traffic disrupted between in Krishna and Guntur dis- districts of Coastal Andhra der was applied in several and others participated malakuduru area are in Amaravati-Vijayawada as tricts. Home Minister Meka- Pradesh today. All India Bar Association seeks contempt action against Andhra CM New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) The All India which may have consequences for Bar Association (AIBA) on Saturday democracy in the state and may lead urged the Chief Justice of India to ini- to serious consequences, it said, add- tiate contempt of court proceedings ing that the letter is rife with mala fi- against Andhra Pradesh Chief Min- des as the same appears to have been ister Jagan Mohan Reddy for making intended to bench hunt for securing scandalous allegations against Justice favourable orders. N.V. Ramana, senior most judge of the “The tone, tenor and timing clearly Supreme Court and the judges of the establish the vested interests and hid- Andhra Pradesh High Court. den agenda of the Chief Minister. In This came after Jagan, in a letter to this context, it would be important Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on to note that Justice N.V. Ramana is October 6, alleged that Justice Rama- dealing with a public interest litiga- na has been influencing the sittings tion for decriminalizing politics and of the High Court, including the ros- fast tracking pending criminal cases ter of a few judges. The Chairman of against corrupt politic . There AIBA Adish C. Aggarwala, while con- is no gainsaying that the Chief Min- demning the Chief Minister for his has shaken the independence of the and clearly an attempt to obstruct the peals and other mechanisms provid- ister has numerous pending criminal October 6 letter to the Chief Justice judiciary. courts by vilifying judges and intimi- ed under the Constitution, has resort- and money laundering cases.” The of India, said the scurrilous and scan- Expressing serious concern over dating them for obtaining favourable ed to level serious allegations against bar association said that it is a mat- dalous remarks against Justice Ra- the issue, Aggarwala said the letter orders. judges, who have dealt with certain ter of pain and anguish that the state mana, the next in line to become the from a Chief Minister facing various “It is completely an abuse of the cases,” the All India Bar Association government has foisted a false FIR Chief Justice of India and the judges corruption and money laundering process of rule of law that the Chief added. It is a dangerous and callous against his kin on a baseless, fabri- of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, charges in the courts, is unwarranted Minister instead of resorting to ap- act undertaken by the Chief Minister, cated and fictitious basis. 518 WEDNESDAY, Sunday, AUGUST,October, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 25 Ravi Teja to launch first look of ‘interesting and entertaining one’ on Oct 18 Telugu star Ravi Teja announced back on Instagram, sharing a his next film on Saturday, prom- poster of the film. In the image, ising an interesting and enter- the actor holds a gun, wearing taining experience for fans. The a black shirt, brown pants and film is tentatively tiled #RT67, sunglasses. On the poster it is and a poster that the actor shared written: “Shoot resumes today.” on Instagram announced that The actor wrote alongside the the ‘muhurtham’ and first look image: “Shoot resumes today! of the film is scheduled to be #krack.” “Krack” also stars Shruti launched on Sunday at 11.55am. Haasan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar The poster has a silhouette and Samuthirakani. The action- of Ravi Teja in a dancing pose thriller, which is Ravi’s 66th film, in what appears to be a forest. is directed by Gopichand Ma- The names of director Ramesh lineni. Ravi, one of the highest- Varma Penmetsa and producer paid actors in Telugu cinema, Satyanarayana Koneru are also is known for his films like “Nee mentioned on the poster. “Yet Kosam”, Itlu Sravani Subraman- another interesting and enter- yam”, “Chiranjeevulu”,” Dubai taining one lined up,” he wrote Seenu”, “Krishna”, “Baladur” , about the yet-untitled film. Ravi “Neninthe” and “Raja The Great” recently resumed shooting for among many others. He was last his upcoming film “Krack” after seen on screen in the film “Disco the lockdown. The actor made Raja”, which released in January the announcement a few days 2020. Cumulative COVID-19 cases UoH Faculty invited to speak surpass 2.20 lakh in Telangana at ICWA-SAU Webinar Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI): Telan- Hyderabad, Oct.17 tinct category of politi- gender are forged at the Federation of Dalit gana recorded (UNI): Prof. Aparna cal constituency within local, national and in- Women (Nfdw)’. His 1,451 Coronavi- Rayaprol and Prof. Indian women’s move- ternational levels. paper dwelled upon rus positive cas- Pushpesh Kumar of the ment through a specific Further, she ex- Dalit women as a dis- es till 2000 hours Department of Sociol- focus on the National plained her research tinct category of politi- on Friday taking ogy at the University of Federation of Dalit findings on immigrant cal constituency within the Cumulative Hyderabad (UoH) were Women (NFDW). The women. She said that Indian women’s move- COVID-19 cases invited to speak in one latter in its fight against many first-generationment through a specific to 2,20,675 in the of the sessions in a two- multiple marginality migrant Indian women focus on the National state so far. day webinar WOMEN and oppression has not in America are doc- Federation of Dalit With nine AND POWER jointly only looked at the hier- tors, engineers, etc. Women (NFDW). The fresh COVID-19 organised by the Indian archies and networks of Mentioning especially latter in its fight against deaths report- Council of World Af- patriarchies locally but about the migrant multiple marginality ed during the fairs (ICWA) and South transcended the terri- women from Hyder- and oppression has not last 24 hours, Asian University (SAU) toriality and broadened abad, she said these only looked at the hier- the overall toll on Women and Power the suffering- based migrant women are no archies and networks of climbed to 1,265 con- tional recovery rate was COVID-19 cases in the on 15th and 16th Octo- kinship in the interna- more dependent mi- patriarchies locally but stituting a case fatality 87.7 per cent. During state. The Greater Hy- ber, 2020. Prof. Aparna tional arena through grants but noteworthy transcended the terri- rate of 0.57 per cent as the last 24 hours, 42,497 derabad Municipal Cor- spoke on the topic a nuanced analysis of contributors to devel- toriality and broadened against the countrywide swab samples of persons poration (GHMC) limits ‘Women in the Indian race, caste and gender. opment. Elaborating the suffering- based mortality rate of 1.57 per were tested to detect remained the top con- Diaspora: Complexities Prof. Pushpesh offered further, she explained kinship in the interna- cent, a state health de- the contagious corona- tributor of the positive and Inter-Sectionali- to re-examine the as- the different levels tional arena through partment bulletin said virus and of them, the cases by registering 235 ties.’ Prof. Aparna be- sumptions of feminist and layers embedded a nuanced analysis of on Saturday. A total of reports of 1,174 swab fresh cases in the past 24 gan the session by trac- theorists like Kalpana within such groups of race, caste and gender. 1,983 patients had re- samples were pending, hours followed by Ranga ing the history of how Kannabiran in claiming migrant women. Prof. Pushpesh offered covered from corona- the bulletin said. Since Reddy district (104) and women migrants have that NFDW makes use Prof. Pushpesh Ku- to re-examine the as- virus between Thursday the outbreak of Coro- Medchal Malkajigiri dis- been represented, she of international soft law mar spoke on the topic sumptions of feminist and Friday pushing the navirus, 37,89,460 CO- trict (101). said, “Either they are mechanisms and pa- ‘Transcending Terri- theorists like Kalpana cumulative recoveries in VID-19 tests had been The remaining new mentioned as migrants’ rameters of inter-sec- toriality and Broaden- Kannabiran in claiming the state to 1,96,636 with carried out in Telanga- Coronavirus cases were wives or are ignored.” tionality in race theory ing Kinship: Possibili- that NFDW makes use a recovery rate of 89.1 na. As on Friday night, recorded from other dis- His paper dwelled upon where solidarities be- ties and Limits of the of international soft law per cent while the Na- there were 22,774 active tricts, the bulletin added. Dalit women as a dis- tween race, caste and Politics of the National mechanisms. 518 WEDNESDAY, Sunday, AUGUST,October, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 26 Delhi doctors implant permanent pacemaker in newborn baby’s heart

New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Doctors The father contacted Dr. because these babies are was found to have a very poor admitted in another hospital.” at a Delhi hospital displayed their Gaurav Kumar, Director of commonly born preterm with heart and lung function. The case “The world came crashing down commitment to patient-centric Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at low birth weight, their heart was technically challenging as on us when we first heard about care and skills in clinical excellence Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. invariably functions poorly, the baby was pre-term and low our baby’s health. Without any during the current pandemic Under the guidance of him and they have a poor chance of birth weight and operating upon delay, they suggested us to move by immediately responding to and Dr. Sushil Azad, Principal survival if emergency intervention a newborn always involves a lot the baby to FEHI and it was the an emergency case of a pre- Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, is not done. In such babies, all of associated risks. We decided right decision that we made. I term baby born with a complete arrangements were made for this procedures including anesthesia to go ahead with the surgery at would really like to appreciate the congenital heart block. At the time critically ill baby to be shifted to and surgery pose a very high risk. night itself because it was unlikely efforts put in by the whole team of birth, baby Bhavishya’s heart FEHI. Dr. Gaurav Kumar said, “It was the baby would have survived till at FEHI and ensured a safe and was beating 40 times a minute After thorough evaluation and late evening when we received morning.” healthy environment amidst the as compared to 140-160 times stabilization of the baby by a team a call from another hospital Father of Bhavishya, Pravin pandemic.” a minute of a healthy newborn. of doctors at FEHI, he was taken regarding baby Bhavishya. We Kumar, Assistant Sub Inspector Dr. Sushil Azad said that The birth of the baby took place up for permanent pacemaker knew that the baby was in real in CRPF said, “I am very grateful operating upon a pre-term in another hospital in New Delhi implant at midnight. Complete danger and made immediate to the staff of Fortis Escorts Heart baby suffering from a complete and as the health of the baby congenital heart block is a rare arrangements for safe transfer of Institute, especially Dr. Gaurav congenital heart-block involves a started deteriorating, the father condition occurring in 1 in 20,000 the baby to Fortis Escorts Heart Kumar and Dr. Sushil Azad, lot of risk related to maintaining was advised to take the baby to a births. institute.” who looked after my baby with complete care of other vital organs pediatric cardiac centre. Such cases are challenging He added, “On arrival, the baby great care, while his mother was and protecting these babies. Corona spl of protein will get back to you in shape: Dr. Anuj Choudhary

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BJP, AAP in burning and subsequent air ing changes. He told you stubble burning in Delhi- burning in Punjab, Haryana 65,000 crore this year and pollution in Delhi has heat- an overall average of 4%. In NCR’s air pollution PM 2.5, and Uttar Pradesh amid ris- has allocated only Rs 52 war of words ed up with the BJP hitting response to that, the Delhi on Wednesday was 1%. The ing pollution in Delhi and crore to the Environment back at the Aam Aadmi par- government gave a figure of same was 6% on Thursday its surrounding areas. Department.” over who ty on Saturday, a day after 1st November, 2019,” said and 18% on Friday. Haryana and Uttar She also demanded to the AAP blamed the Centre BJP spokesperson Nupur The BJP’s counter charge Pradesh are ruled by the know when the smog tow- is to blame for it. The BJP claimed that Sharma at a press confer- comes after the AAP’s attack BJP, while Punjab is ruled ers are going to come up it has been ‘proven’ that ence. on Friday. The Aam Aadmi by the Congress. “These two in the national capital. She for Delhi there is more pollution due Sharma quoted a news- Party had hit out at both the parties are forming an alli- asked, “On December 2019, to local factors inside Delhi. paper report to bolster Congress and the BJP while ance to allow stubble burn- the Supreme Court had “Day before yesterday, her point of variation of it welcomed the Supreme ing,” the AAP charged. asked the Delhi government pollution Union Minister Prakash Ja- such data on a daily basis. Court’s decision to appoint Sharma alleged that “The to erect smog towers within New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) vadekar told you that the Sharma claimed that the retired judge Justice Madan Delhi government has an- 3 months. It’s been more The politics over stubble daily data of stubble burn- share of pollution caused by B Lokur to monitor stubble nounced a budget of Rs than nine months now. 518 WEDNESDAY, Sunday, AUGUST,October, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 27 In Ranthambore, a ‘love affair’ between ‘Prince’ Hamir and an ace photographer New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Its not beginning of a beautiful friend- easy following in the footsteps of ship,” Anand writes. the late Fateh Singh Rathore, In- “I was fascinated by this little dias legendary “Tiger Man” who guy. He was something else, un- virtually single-handedly created like anything I had seen so far! and put on the world map the The following months I returned Ranthambore National Park in in search of him but could not Rajasthan that is today home to track him or his mother down so upwards of 60 of the felines out of I changed my focus to some of a total country-wide population of the other tigers. At that point, the close to 3,000; or for that matter, monsoon season had started and conservationist Valmik Thapar, the Park was closed for the next who has produced a range of TV three months. The wait was pain- programmes and authored 14 ful, I wanted to get back out there books on Indias wildlife, princi- in search of the young one. I had pally tigers. Fine art photographer, seen my fair share of cubs over author and entrepreneur Arjun the years and the Royals are usu- Anand thus had his work cut out ally quite regal in their dealings for him when he set out to find with us, even the babies. But there his muse in Ranthambore, hav- was nothing tame about this cub. ing been first introduced to the I was eager to follow him,” Anand wild in the mid-1980s during his dia. Along with his raw natural tal- to capture the stillness and calm of get my dread for a moment and writes. family trips to the Bandhavgarh ent, what also helped is that Anand life to create an emotional experi- surrender to the regal presence. He then cites one particularly National Park in Madhya Pradesh. is constantly experimenting with ence for the viewer - with his pen- And then the Prince roars. And memorable encounter. “It was It was, however, in Ranthambore his work, incorporating principles manship contributing in no small flashes its dagger-like-teeth...” getting late. We were heading back that constantly lured him with its of minimalism, grunge (images measure. The Prince, of course, is Hamir, to the gate, when I spotted some myriad offerings. with dark, dirty, old, gloomy and Sample this: to whom is devoted the longest of stripes in a bush. I told the driver The outcome is “Hamir, The eerie vibes), and the Japanese con- “I orient my ears toward the the nine chapters and the largest to stop. As soon as we stopped, the Fallen Prince of Ranthambore” cept of wabi-sabi (a world view rustle. In the distant foliage, I number of images. stripes came onto the track. Enter (Pirates India) that with its 160 im- centered on the acceptance of hear not a roar but a breath, and “Hamir is the reason for this Hamir. “He snarled at us. I liked ages, the majority on stark black- transience and imperfection). I wish I had something more than book. He is very dear to me. It is that. He then proceeded to sit in and-white and some in colour Black-and-white is his medium my humble shooting machine to through him that my hobby turned front of the vehicle, staring at us. brings alive a whole new genera- of choice for its timelessness and save my life. My heart pounds and into an obsessioneWhile following Closing time was upon us and we tion of tigers - all of seven - who the ability to remove distractions I tighten my grip on the camera. him on his journey, I have discov- had to leave soon to avoid incur- are taking forward the legend of of colour, enabling the viewer to And without a warning, tearing ered myself. Hamir taught me to ring a penalty, but the tiger had Machali (1996-2016), The Queen better connect with the subject. the leaves apart, pounces out from fear the Royals. He showed me the blocked our path. I was completely of Ranthambore and perhaps has Even in the jungle, surrounded by the dark, the magnificent creature true ferocity of these tigers. And overwhelmed by the sight in front most photographed tigress in In- the chaos of nature, Anand seeks of black and yellow stripes. I for- the moment I saw him, it was the of me. Even by the sparse. New Paint On Door One: A Bond Update The government has executed the earlier apparent insistence on was the question that if SDLs were made against loans disbursed). The curve flattening trigger from a re-think on the outstanding making a distinction between im- perceived to be equivalent to sov- The entire additional amount is this development may also weigh GST compensation issues by an- plications of center borrowing ver- ereign risk, then what would be being equally split as three-year for now on the relative outperfor- nouncing intent to borrow itself sus state was probably stretching a an added layer of comfort of cash and additional five-year borrow- mance of our overweight stance in under the Option 1 amount of nuance, in our view. Barring a few flow securitization achieve? With ing. Supply in other segments is the 6 - 8 year government bonds INR 1,10,000 crores and allocating basis point movements in state the center having now made the the same but is now stretched in our active duration funds. This this to states as loans. It may be development loan (SDL) spreads, simple and most obvious choice, over additional auctions (sched- outperformance has been evi- remembered that earlier the cen- it may have largely amounted to these questions can be put to rest. ule now stretches into March with dent in an incessant curve steep- ter had apparently insisted that, the same thing for markets. What What about the bond market? six additional auctions as com- ening over the past few weeks, while it will ‘facilitate’ the borrow- participants look for is the com- At a headline level nothing re- pared with the previous schedule and this trend may now subside. ing for states, it will not borrow bined center plus state borrowing ally changes for the bond market. that was ending at the end of Jan- However, and while reserving the the amount itself. This had been since this is what they are called As noted above the market ulti- uary). On the margin, this should right to change this view in light opposed by some states leading to upon to absorb. Also, the chatter mately cares about government cause the steepening trend on the of the active duration stance of a non-consensus that had dragged heard around facilitating special bond plus SDL supply, and that bond curve to be arrested, at least these funds, we still think that the on for some time at the GST coun- window with RBI or ‘securitizing’ remains unchanged. However, for now. Thus not only is the addi- best risk-reward still exists in this cil. This should therefore be a wel- borrowings against compensation there are differences again at the tional supply entirely in the three segment over a somewhat more come development and allow the receivables was creating unneces- level of nuance. The government’s and five-year segments, but the medium term. This is for the fol- process to move forward. sary perception question-marks. borrowing calendar has now been market may also draw some com- lowing reasons: , notwithstanding A welcome relief to the stretch in Thus both the nature of RBI’s in- revised to accommodate this INR fort from the implied lesser risk of near few months’ developments, nuance From a market perception tervention as well as the lack of 1,10,000 crore extra (although this additional borrowing in the cur- the fiscal strain is multiyear and standpoint as well, the resolution its expressed opinion on the mat- will not form part of center’s fiscal rent financial year, given that the will likely manifest as excess bond this way should be welcome since ter was an issue of discussion. So deficit since these are borrowings new calendar runs till March. supply in the years ahead as well. 518 WEDNESDAY, Sunday, AUGUST,October, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 KTR launches 10 'Advanced Life Support' ambulance Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI): Telan- The trauma care facili- gana Municipal Administration ties will be set up at impor- and Urban Development (MA&UD) tant intersection points Minister KT Rama Rao and Educa- out of the 19 interchange tion Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy stations from Gachibowli on Saturday inaugurated a Trauma to Shamshabad and Pa- Care Centre and flagged off ten tancheru to Pedda Amber- Advanced Life Support (ALS) am- pet, said a health depart- bulances in Shamshabad with an ment official adding that aim to bring emergency medical the ambulance services services to Hyderabad Outer Ring and trauma care centres Road (ORR). are the need of the hour According to the data with the considering the number of traffic police, about 49 accidents oc- accidents that take place curred on the ORR, claiming over 20 on ORR almost every day. lives, in just six months this year. To The ALS ambulances have reduce such fatalities and enhance facilities such as stretch- early response mechanisms, authori- ers, monitor with defi- ties are setting up trauma care cen- brillator for monitoring tres on the road. These ambulances heart, blood pressure, and are equipped with airway support for giving shock during equipment, cardiac life support, car- cardiac arrest, a mobile diac monitors and a glucose-testing suction machine, syringe device. Each ambulance will have pump, glucometer, frac- two trained paramedical staff to ad- ture splints, bandages and minister advanced medications. cervical collar for neck. Harish slams Home minister asks opposition jibe on polls girls to be brave Hyderabad, Oct.17 (UNI): Finance Vijayawada, Oct.17 (UNI): livery of the justice as per the Minister T Harish Rao today criticised The Home Minister of the request of the family mem- that the Congress and the BJP are like state Mekapati Sucharitha bers of the victim. She said oasis which is a rare occurrence. He today called upon the girls of that they had booked crimi- conducted a campaign in the segment the state to remain brave and nal cases under section 302 along with local leaders of the ruling act in a brave manner when- and SC and ST atrocities Act. party in Daultabad in the segment. He ever they faced any kind of She urged the people of the accused the previous Congress and TD problem . She made these re- state to increase their aware- governments of failing to give waters marks after visiting the family ness on the laws of the land. and power to people. Both the Con- members of rape victim Di- She urged the girls to share gress and the TDP rulers had caused vya Tejaswini in the city. all their problems with their problems to people with regard to wa- She paid floral tributes parents. ters, and power supply. The minister at the portrait of the victim. Minister said that the po- slammed the Congress and the BJP Speaking on the occasion, lice would respond imme- leaders for their political comments she said that they would take diately if they called up on and campaign in Dubbaka for by polls. all steps to do justice to the YS Jaganmohan Reddy had emergency number 100. The He ridiculed the opposition leaders for family members of the vic- expressed his deep condo- family members have submit- trying to woo the voters. They are like tim. Terming the brutal death lences on the issue. Sucha- ted a representation to the oasis come rarely as they are not serious of Divya as unfortunate she ritha said that they would home minister and urged her on development and still related works. said that the CM of the state take steps for the speedy de- to do justice to them.

Ladakh died in an unfortunate accident. officer tested positive for Covid-19 was Telangana Army The army officer, who hails from sent on duty, instead of being in quar- Kagaznagar of Telangana’s Komaram antine. The proud-family demanded Bheem district, was recruited in the year that the body of their son be sent back officer dies 2001. The grieving family of the officer, to his home where the last rites of the however, were taken aback when the deceased would be carried out. They army officials denied sending the dead urged Telangana Chief Minister K in Ladakh; family body of the deceased to his hometown. Chandrashekar Rao, Home Minister In a video, parents and wife of the offi- Mohammed Mahmood Ali to intervene cers alleged that the Army officials had and solve the matter., Rehabilitation seeks body refused to send the body claiming that and Resettlement Act 2013 and Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI): An army of- the officer was positive for the novel had approached the HC seeking ficer from Telangana, Mohammed Sha- Coronavirus. The parents questioned justice. They said that more than kir Hussain of 11th Regiment posted in the army authorities that how come an 600 farmers had filed cases.