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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 126 | www.orissapost.com BHUBANESWAR | THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 | 2020 12 PAGES | `4.00 At last, Ram Mandir PM MODI LAYS THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR A TEMPLE AT AYODHYA

AGENCIES & PNN The government denies that. Before the launch of construction India is a secular Ayodhya, August 5: Prime Minister of the temple, Modi took part in Hindu country. Prime Minister has violated the oath of Narendra Modi Wednesday launched rituals that included the chanting of the office by laying the the construction of a ‘Ram temple’ Vedic mantras by saffron-clad priests State MSMEs get foundation stone of on a site that has been contested by to bless the site. Ram Mandir. This is the day of the Muslims for decades in a dispute that Security was tight in Ayodhya, 687 defeat of democracy and has sparked some of India’s bloodiest km southeast of the capital, New Delhi, secularism and success of Hindutva ‘emergency’ loan communal violence. as the sound of prayers filled its streets ASADUDDIN OWAISI | CHIEF, AIMIM The Supreme Court ruled last year as devotees and monks thronged its an- that Hindus, who believe the site in cient temples in celebration. While Hindu-Muslim-Sikh-Isaai ` Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram, only a few shops were open and police aapas mein hain Bhai of 1,462 crores a physical incarnation of the Hindu god barricades stopped people well before Bhai! Mera Bharat Mahaan, Mahaan Vishnu, be allowed to build a temple the ceremony area, crowds gathered POST NEWS NETWORK Hamara Hindustan. Our there, ending years of litigation. on rooftops with social distancing country has always upheld the age- The PM unveiled a plaque at the making way for heavy jostling among old legacy of unity in diversity, and we Bhubaneswar, August 5: site in an elaborate ceremony to in- people to get a glimpse of what many must preserve this to our last breath! The Central government has augurate construction. described as a historic moment for claimed that the banks have “The whole country is thrilled, the Ayodhya, a Sanksrit word that means MAMATA BANERJEE | CHIEF disbursed Rs1,462 crore to n wait of centuries is ending,” Modi said ‘unconquerable’ and has long been MINISTER, WB (TWEETED) the MSMEs in Odisha under PSBs and pvt banks sanction `1,37,586 crore under ECLG in a speech, after taking off a white PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath with a statue of Lord Ram at Ayodhya, Wednesday known as birthplace of Lord Ram. See the amazing power of Emergency Credit Line to MSMEs across the country mask that he wore as a novel coronavirus Lord Ram. Buildings were Guarantee (ECLG) scheme n The banks have disbursed precaution. Hindus say the site was Muslim group spoke out against it. destroyed, there was a during this pandemic. lot of effort to eradicate around `92,000 crore, of holy for them long before the Muslim “Usurpation of the land by an un- In a webinar, Wednesday, ` CONG ECHOES ‘JAI SIYA RAM’ his existence, but Ram which 50,000 crore is dis- Mughals, India’s most prominent Islamic just, oppressive, shameful and ma- DG of PIB India Rajesh patched to MSMEs by PSBs rulers, built the Babri Mosque there in jority-appeasing judgment can’t change he opposition Congress party had maintained a safe distance on the Ayodhya remains in our mind even today Malhotra said, “As on 1528. Hindu protesters demolished the its status,” the All-India Muslim T issue and taken a guarded position until the Supreme Court pronounced its NARENDRA MODI | PRIME MINISTER August 3, 2020, under 100 Odisha. The disbursement mosque in 1992, triggering riots in Personal Law Board said on Twitter. decision last year. On ‘Bhumi Pujan’ day for the Ram Temple Wednesday, the party With the construction of per cent ECLG scheme, PSBs rate is only 47.28 per cent in which about 2,000 people, most of them “No need to be heartbroken. Situations welcomed it and extended its wishes on the occasion. Almost all the Congress lead- sacred Sri Ram Mandir have sanctioned `2,105 crore the state while in the coun- ers have mentioned ‘Jai Siya Ram’ in their statements and tweets. Congress General Muslim, were killed. don’t last forever.” Many members of in Ayodhya, may the of which `1,462 crore has try it is 57.12 per cent,” Sahoo Secretary Priyanka Gandhi in her statement Monday said that Ram is for everybody Lord fulfil our cherished Many Muslims in Ayodhya have India’s Muslim minority saw last year’s and Bhagwan Ram will become a marker of national unity, brotherhood and cultural aspirations for been disbursed to MSMEs in said. He urged for a speedy welcomed construction of the temple court ruling awarding the site to harmony. Her brother and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, “Ram is establishment of ‘Rama- Odisha.” disbursement. in the hope that it would end years of Hindus as part of a pattern by the love, compassion and justice and he cannot appear in hatred.” At the end of the Rajya’. This is our humble prayer Malhotra mentioned that MSME-DI has taken the acrimony with Hindus and help bring Hindu-nationalist government aimed statement Rahul Gandhi also used ‘Jai Siya Ram.’ DIBYASINGHA DEB | GAJAPATI, PURI public and private sector matter to the SLBC and RBI economic growth but an influential at sidelining Muslims. banks have sanctioned so that the process of loan `1,37,586 crore under ECLG disbursements can go fast. scheme to MSMEs across In this regard, the state the country. In total, public government is inspecting and IRREGULAR by MANJUL IN EVERY 15 SECONDS, COVID-19 and private banks have dis- consulting with the banks to Centre for CBI probe bursed around `92,000 crore, be active in lending loans out of which `50,000 crore is under the ‘Atmanirbhar’ IS CLAIMING ONE LIFE: REUTERS dispatched to MSMEs by scheme. Additional director AGENCIES President Donald Trump said the coro- public sector banks across of state industries depart- into Sushant’s death navirus outbreak is as under control as it the country. ment Saroj Kumar Hota said, New York, August 5: The global death can get in the United States, where more In other hand, director “We are talking with all bank THE TOP COURT GIVES THREE DAYS TO ALL PARTIES toll from the coronavirus surpassed 7,00,000 than 1,55,000 people have died amid a in-charge of MSME devel- GMs. We have also asked the TO PUT ON RECORD THEIR RESPECTIVE STANDS Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, with patchy response to the public health cri- opment Institute, SK Sahoo, entrepreneurs that they can the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico sis that has failed to stem a rise in cases. claimed that financial in- talk to the respective AGENCIES leading the rise in fatalities. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro has stitutions are not pro active Collectors if they face diffi- Nearly 5,900 people are dying every 24 minimized the gravity of the pandemic and in disbursing loans under culty in getting loans under New Delhi, August 5: Solicitor hours from COVID-19 on average, ac- opposed lockdown measures, even as he the scheme. “About 1.50 lakh the scheme.” Industries de- General Tushar Mehta informed the cording to Reuters calculations based on and several of his cabinet tested positive MSME accounts have been partment stated that MSMEs Supreme Court that the Union of data from the past two weeks. for the virus. The pandemic was initially sanctioned for the loan but have `80 crore dues pend- What if the public now start expecting Ram Rajya India has in principle accepted the rec- That equates to 247 people per hour, or slower to reach Latin America, which is only 71,031 accounts have ing with different state PSUs from us? ommendation by Bihar government one person every 15 seconds. home to about 640 million people. been disbursed loans in and central PSUs. to order a CBI inquiry into actor Sushant Singh’s death case. Wednesday, Mehta, appearing MARKET WATCH for the Centre, submitted before Heavy rains to Justice Hrishikesh Roy that the State has lost 25 COVID warriors notification for the Central Bureau police have done so far,” said Justice INDEX VARIATION of Investigation will be issued soon, Roy. The counsel for the PNN & AGENCIES has so far reported 117 fatalities lash state till preferably by the end of the day. Maharashtra government opposed and a caseload of 11,812, sources said. SENSEX 37663.33 24.58 The top court, in its order, gave the CBI probe and argued that it is Bhubaneswar, August 5: As many The deceased COVID warriors in- three days to all parties to put on the Mumbai Police that is autho- as 25 corona warriors have died in cluded health workers, police per- August 8: IMD BOURSES NIFTY 11101.70 6.40 record their respective stand. rised to investigate under the CrPC. Odisha while performing COVID- sonnel, anganwadi and ASHA work- DOLLAR 75.01 `0.26 It also noted that the Mumbai The Maharashtra government 19 related duties, a senior official said ers, teachers and panchayati raj POST NEWS NETWORK Police must submit its records of counsel also said that the Bihar Wednesday. institution (PRI) functionaries. EURO 88.97 `0.39 CURRENCY investigations done so far. Police’s actions are “politically mo- The frontline warriors who have CM Naveen Patnaik leads a silent prayer CM inaugurates two Bhubaneswar, August 5: Heavy GOLD `55,317 `766 Hearing on the matter is sched- tivated” and insisted that under succumbed to the viral infection and oath taking to pay homage to rains triggered by a low pressure uled for next week. the CrPC, it is only the Mumbai were deployed in dedicated hospi- the sacrifice of COVID warriors through more plasma banks area formed over the Bay of SILVER `72,127 `2330 “We want to know what Mumbai Police that has “duty, power and tals, COVID care centres, tempo- video conferencing Bengal, battered many parts of BULLION function to register the case.” rary medical camps and COVID CM Naveen Patnaik Wednesday the state. The weather office Meanwhile, Shweta Singh Kirti care homes, he added. The 25 deaths The state had registered its first inaugurated two more plasma banks Wednesday forecast that rainfall A gifted and talented is happy that the CBI has finally account for 11.11 per cent of the COVID-19 positive case March 15 and in the state to encourage plasma do- in the state will persist till Sunday. WEATHER artiste has passed away in been allowed to investigate the state’s coronavirus death toll which the first fatality April 6. nation from COVID-cured persons. The low pressure area, which circumstances which are death of her brother. “CBI It Is!!” stands at 225, the official said. “While saving us, 25 of them The CM through videoconfer- has turned well marked, now lies BHUB CTK unusual. Now, the wrote Shweta on Instagram, using Asking people to observe silent (frontline workers) have laid down encing launched the centres: one in over northwest Bay of Bengal ad- MAX 29.4° 29.4° circumstances in which hashtag #Rakshabandhan gift, prayer in memory of the COVID their lives,” Additional Chief Ganjam district and the other in joining north Odisha and West this death took place need #justiceforsushantsinghrajput, warriors, Chief Minister Naveen Secretary-cum- Special Relief Sambalpur district. The MKCG Bengal coast. It is causing rainfall TEMP MIN 24.2° 22.5° Forecast to be inquired into and #cbienquiryforsushant. (sic) Patnaik said, “These people had Commissioner PK Jena said in his Medical College at Berhampur and in most places in north and south Humidity 93% 85% Along with her post, she also shared been working for more than 150 twitter post. Most of them hailed the VIMSAR, Burla, after inaugu- coastal Odisha and in the south in- Generally JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY | SUPREME COURT Rainfall 3.8mm 4.2mm cloudy sky the snapshot of a news channel days, without any rest, since the out- from Ganjam district, the state’s ration, started offering the spe- terior region, the meteorological screen flashing the information. break of the pandemic in the state.” coronavirus hotspot district, which cialised service. centre here said. The rainfall activity may con- tinue for a few more days as a fresh low pressure area is likely to form over west central part ad- Kashmir celebrates Art 370 removal in curfew joining north Bay of Bengal around August 9, it said. AGENCIES Last August, the Centre stripped companied by a total communica- grenades at security forces in south In view of this, the state gov- Jammu and Kashmir – India’s only tion blackout and mass detentions. Kashmir’s Shopian in two separate ernment has asked all district ad- Srinagar, August 5: With a heavy Muslim-majority state – of its spe- Some rights groups have been crit- attacks, police said. There were no ministrations to closely monitor deployment of troops and curbs on cial rights and split it into two fed- ical of the government’s handling casualties. the situation. public movement, authorities kept erally administered territories. of Kashmir, particularly ongoing in- Lieutenant General BS Raju, the “The district administrations a tight lid on potential protests in The government said the change ternet curbs. top Indian military commander in should remain in readiness to Kashmir Wednesday, the first an- was necessary to develop the re- “This has been compounded by the Kashmir valley, said the situa- meet any eventuality. Advice for niversary of the revocation of its volt-torn region and integrate it a censored media, continuing de- tion had been largely normal for fishermen should be strictly fol- semi-autonomy. with the rest of India, but it infu- tention of political leaders, arbi- most of the past year. lowed,” Special Relief Local politicians were not per- riated many Kashmiris as well as trary restrictions due to the pan- “If you look back, you will re- Commissioner PK Jena said in mitted outside their homes, most neighbouring Pakistan. demic with little to no redressal,” alise that it was not easy but the se- an advisory to the district likely to prevent them from call- Kashmir is claimed in full by Amnesty International said in a curity forces have done well to avoid Collectors. y ing street demonstrations or even India and Pakistan, which have statement Wednesday. loss of civilian lives under trying Bhubaneswar recorded 149.4

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FORTUNE FORECAST Vaani Kapoor Urvashi goes wants to play Artful weekends ARIES desi to make Kalpana Chawla for Indian collectors Today, you may be stumped by some mys- In the first edition of the series, artworks by five of terious and wonderful Mumbai: Actress Vaani Kapoor would love to do event. That, or you may encounter an a biopic and says it would be an absolute honour the most illustrious names in Indian art - SH Raza, unexpected yet advantageous incident. It a statement for her to play astronaut Kalpana Chawala on Krishen Khanna, Sakti Burman, Jogen Chowdhury may not exactly be path-breaking, but it screen. is sure to make you take stock of things. Mumbai: Actress and former beauty queen “Kalpana Chawla is a huge role model for women and Thota Vaikuntam will be seen. Urvashi Rautela goes desi in order to make around the world and for anyone who has ever a scorching statement, in her new Instagram dreamt of being an astronaut. I would really, really TAURUS post. want to play her on-screen. It’ll be an absolute ho- In her new picture on the social media nour,” she said. You will not lose your cool app, Urvashi sports a sparkling pur- Vaani feels she would love to take risks as an artiste today despite the over- ple saree paired with a blouse that ac- and try her hand at doing the biopic and also ex- whelming odds, feels Ganesha. Rationale and reason will be the centuates her oomph. She completes her periment with several other genres. rhyme of your attitude as you diagnose look with diamond danglers and her hair “I’ve tried to pick the best from what came my the problems and uproot them successful- done in a ponytail. way and it feels amazing to have worked with some ly. Success beckons and you are ready to “Crispy saree vibes tbh,” she wrote of the best in the industry. I have been able to get reach out and grab it by hook or by crook. as the caption. The picture currently has opportunities for roles so distinctive. From the 432K likes on social media. small town girl Tara in Shudh Desi Romance to Urvashi was recently seen in the film a girl who is French in GEMINI Virgin Bhanupriya for which she had Befikre, to an inde- You will ponder over reli- gain nearly seven kilos. pendent single gious and cultural values “For the character of Bhanupriya I mother in War. It's and issues today. You will gained 15.432 pounds, and I would say been pretty indulge in a fair amount of discussion preparation is as much as an actor’s good,” she said. Thota-Vaikuntam's Telangana couple on canvas with your family members over the job as a performance itself, because IANS issue and present your thoughts and Bhanupriya’s physicality, speech or New Delhi: In times like these, gated through personal experi- feelings on the subject. persona are vastly different from my art can inspire and keep life colour- ences, Krishen Khanna's expres- own. As an actor my challenge was ful. In an initiative to delight art sionist brush technique offers a primarily physical, mental, emo- enthusiasts and collectors, a New glimpse of many untold stories. CANCER tional and even vocal,” Urvashi said. Delhi-based art gallery is kick- Jogen Chowdhury’s practice, Ganesha predicts an The film also fea- starting Collector's Weekend, an ex- deeply rooted in understanding the excellent and exception- tured Gautam Gulati, clusive selection of artworks by socio-political fabric of society al day for you at work. Archana Puran eminent artists every alternate is depicted by bold brush strokes You are likely to need all your business acumen while negotiating Singh, Delnaaz Friday. that dominate his monochrome deals. Your leadership skills are likely to Irani, Rajiv Gupta The Art Alive Gallery initia- canvas. come to the fore during the final stage and Brijendra tive aims to brighten up your On the other hand, Thota of a deadline, be it about completing an Kala, Niki Aneja weekend with selected art by mas- Vaikuntam’s art comes to life order or launching new products and Walia and Rumana ters, contemporaries and gener- showcasing the vibrant colours of marketing them, says Ganesha. Molla. IANS ation next artists. In the coming Telangana through his graceful weeks, a series of selected works feminine characters. carefully curated will be show- Collector's weekend can be ac- LEO cased. Along with works by mas- cessed live every alternate Friday A mixed bag of for- ters, upcoming contemporary tal- with a new selection of works tunes, a bittersweet pill, ent transcending across various onwww.artalivegallery.com. IANS call it what you will, but Kartik suits up genres of art will also today brings with it a be presented. lot of things packed within its 24-hour period. Ganesha foresees a hectic morn- In the first edition of ing, and an even more frantic afternoon. the series, artworks by for breakfast five of the most illus- Actor Kartik Aaryan showed his fans trious names in Indian Mumbai: art - SH Raza, Krishen VIRGO what he has for breakfast, but with a twist. Khanna, Sakti Burman, Ganesha feels that Kartik took to Instagram and put up a pic- Jogen Chowdhury and today may be an ture where he is seen having a watermelon. Thota Vaikuntam will important turning He is seen all suited up and is sporting sun- be seen. point in your life. You glasses. The aesthetic vision will look to secure the money much “Aaj breakfast mein Sabr ka Phal (water- required for your bright future. khaya Aap logon ne kya khaya of Raza is beautifully Relationship matters will top your pri- melon emoji) captured in the mas- orities during the afternoon today. (what did you have)?” he wrote. ter’s recurrent and most Social media users found his caption quite iconic symbol of the funny. Bindu while Sakti LIBRA Actress Sophie Choudry wrote: “Caption”, Burman’s distinct style to which he replied: “You forgot king”. plays out on the can- Today is an important A user said: “This is called amiri (richness). day for you, and you will vas as he draws inspi- Breakfast bhi suit mai (Breakfast in a suit).” ration from mythology, learn a lot from your life Kartik quipped, in reply: “Bhade ka hai dost partner. Even on the experience and history. work front, business partners will extend (It's rented, my friend).” Caught between imag- their best possible cooperation to you. Your A fan praised his caption, to which KartikBhool ination and desire and chances of winning in cut-throat competi- and replied: “Oscar shouldDostana start a Best2 CaptionIANS constantly being navi- A Sakti Burman creation on mythology tions are very bright today, predicts Category.” Kartik has Ganesha. coming up. Bhulaiyaa 2

SCORPIO You are likely to get over- SUDOKU board with your ambitions post To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, and be loud-mouthed, PEANUTS CROSSWORD says Ganesha. But do not column and box must contain the numbers to be too forceful or severe lest you end up 0 to 9 and the letters A to E. tarnishing your image. It is best to stay clear of conflicts in the larger scheme of things, advises Ganesha.

SAGITTARIUS Unnecessary expendi- ture might clog your bill today, feels Ganesha. Organising and detailing will be a time-sink as you will spend hap- less hours trying to discipline things. The vibrant evening will be a contrast to your hectic day as you kick back and relax while socialising. CALVIN AND HOBBES CAPRICORN After running about hel- ter-skelter for getting your work done, you will sit back and spend the day planning the course of future action. SOLUTIONS Sudden and unexpected profits are on the cards, but you will need to be mindful of how best you utilise it.

AQUARIUS Finally, you've decided to clean up the mess! And you will do a fine job, whether it's your work- space, your bills, your finances, or even BREVITY your closet. And now that you're inspired, CROSSWORD you might as well sort out your mental clut- ter too, chuckles Ganesha.

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State observes 1-min silence for Covid warriors POST NEWS NETWORK tients in the state reached 25,000. It ing political leaders, employees of is due to the sacrifices of the Covid various offices and institutions Bhubaneswar, August 5: warriors,” Naveen said. joined him in this prayer. Ministers, Following the appeal made by In Odisha, 25 Covid warriors MLAs and senior government Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, have sacrificed their lives in the officers including Chief Secretary people from different walks of life service to mankind. Their supreme Asit Tripathy joined the prayer Wednesday offered a minute’s sacrifice for humanity will be re- at Convention Centre at Lok silent prayer for the Covid war- membered; it is unmatched, he said. Seva Bhawan. riors, who have sacrificed their Naveen paid deep condolences to DGP Abhay, Police lives in the line of duty. the departed Covid warriors by ob- Commissioner Sudhanshu Sarangi Naveen himself led the prayer serving one-minute silent prayer at and police officials also held con- and administrated oath to the peo- 6pm. He administrated oath to pay dolence meetings in various parts ple of Odisha. respect and support to Covid war- across the state. BJD leaders led by “It has been five months to the riors, and join the battle in com- Sanjay Das Burma and other party fight against Covid-19. Today, the pliance with Covid guidelines. leaders joined the prayer at the Governor Ganeshi Lal observes silent prayer at Raj Bhawan number of Covid recovered pa- People across the state includ- party office here. Kalinga Stadium

Odisha Assembly Odisha police headquarters, Cuttack BJD office, Bhubaneswar Jama Masjid at Unit-4 OP PHOTOS Heavy rain to lash Fund crunch mars Mo Sarkar projects POST NEWS NETWORK Only 2 out of 57 retary Hemanta Kumar Padhi has urged Health department to release Bhubaneswar, August 5: Even projects have been `149.28 crore for early implemen- state from August 9 though the state government has an- completed while the tation of the projects. nounced many projects to boost On the occasion of Gandhi healthcare infrastructure under remaining will be Jayanti last year, Chief Minister FRESH LOW PRESSURE AREA LIKELY TO FORM OVER WEST CENTRAL Mo Sarkar, funds crunch has thrown taken up after the Naveen Patnaik had launched his spanner on many such projects. government’s new governance ini- ADJOINING NORTH BAY OF BENGAL AUGUST 9 Sources said at least 57 infra- Health department tiative ‘Mo Sarkar’. As part of this structure projects have been ap- sanctions funds programme, senior government POST NEWS NETWORK proved for critical medical insti- officers including Chief Secretary, tutions in districts like Koraput, Development Commissioner and Bhubaneswar, August 5: Heavy Malkangiri, Rayagada, The Works department has es- `556.77 crore for 2022-23, the sources secretaries visited hospitals in rain triggered by a low pressure Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Boudh, timated that `1187.16 crore will be said. various districts and made neces- area formed over the Bay of Bengal Phulbani, Nayagarh, Samablpur, required in three years starting Works department chief engi- sary recommendations before the battered many parts of the state Deogarh and Angul. Out of these, 2020-21 FY to execute the projects. neer had written a letter to Health CM to improve the healthcare fa- while the local weather office only two projects have been com- Out of the estimated `1187.16 crore, department additional chief sec- cility in the area. However, the Wednesday forecast that rainfall pleted. Remaining 55 will be taken `149.28 crore will be required for the retary PK Mohapatra in this re- progress made so far on health- in the state will persist till Sunday. up after receiving fund from the current year while `481.11 crore gard a month ago. As it yielded no care infrastructure front is far The well-marked low pressure Health department, sources said. has been earmarked for 2021-22 and result, Works department special sec- from impressive. area over northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha-West Bengal coasts now lies over Northwest Bay of TELE-CONSULTATION Bengal adjoining north Odisha and DISMANTLING CHARIOT West Bengal coasts. It has caused FOR 10K AT AIIMS heavy rainfall in most places in north and south coastal Odisha POST NEWS NETWORK and in the south interior region, Bhubaneswar meteorological cen- Bhubaneswar, August 5: The tre here said. All India Institute of Medical Under its impact, normal to heavy “The district administrations should Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar rainfall will continue for another LOPAR IMPACT remain in readiness to meet any has provided tele-consultations day at a few places of Sundargarh, eventuality. Advice for fishermen to 10,416 persons through phone Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts. he low pressure area, which should be strictly followed,” Special and ‘Swasthya App’ during July. “The southwest monsoon has Thas turned well marked, now Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK As per the premier healthcare now become active in Odisha. lies over northwest Bay of Jena said in an advisory to the dis- facility sources, the OPD unit of the Rainfall activity—light to moder- Bengal adjoining north Odisha trict collectors. AIIMS has been closed down in ate—will continue in many parts of and West Bengal coast Bhubaneswar recorded 149.4 mm view of Covid-19. The institute the state for at least a week,” said rainfall in 24 hours since Tuesday has conducted 64 deliveries in- Bhubaneswar Met Centre director he district administrations till 9am Wednesday. Several low- cluding four Covid positive women HR Biswas. Thave been asked to remain in lying areas like Acharya Vihar, during the month. It has also con- The rainfall activity will again readiness to meet any Jaidev Vihar, Rasulgarh, Bomikhal, ducted 269 major surgeries and 98 increase from August 8 as a fresh eventuality Nayapalli and Laxmisagar expe- emergency surgeries. As many as low pressure area is likely to form rienced water logging. 2,576 patients have visited trauma over west central part adjoining hubaneswar recorded 149.4 Sonepur recorded the maximum & emergency unit of the hospital. north Bay of Bengal around August Bmm rainfall in 24 hours since 170 mm rain during the period, While 5,938 RT-PCR tests were con- 9, he said. Tuesday till 9am Wednesday while Talcher recorded 108 mm, ducted at the AIIMS, 4,374 patients Some places of Bargarh, Chandbali 92 mm, Sambalpur 91.3 were screened at Covid screening Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Bolangir, Ganjam, Sonepur, Boudh mm, Boudh 75.2 mm, Paradip 71.8 clinic and 257 Covid patients ad- Kalahandi, Jagatsinghpur and and Sambalpur, Sunday. mm and Cuttack 63.2 mm, the Met mitted to the institute in July. Kendrapara will witness heavy In view of the rough weather centre said. downpour, August 8. conditions, fishermen have been Rainfall of varied intensity or Heavy to very heavy rainfall may advised not to venture into the sea thundershower is likely to occur occur at isolated places over the during the period. in most parts of the state till districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Meanwhile, the state government Sunday, which may cause water-log- Carpenters remove the wheels of Darpadalan chariot from the axles by using a crane near the Lions’ Gate of Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, has asked all district administrations ging in low-lying areas, the weath- Srimandir, Wednesday. As per a decision taken by the Srimandir administration, the three chariots of this year’s Kandhamal, Rayagada, Nuapada, to closely monitor the situation. ermen said. Rath Yatra would be preserved at Srijagannath Ballav mutt in Puri OP PHOTO Tourists can stay in Puri Cong targets govt over school fee PLEA FOR AID TO LAWYERS POST NEWS NETWORK demic. Many schools are not re- “The private schools smartly SC ISSUES NOTICE TO hotels sans nCoV report turning the fees paid by the stu- tried to use the block and district Bhubaneswar, August 5: The dents for entrance tests in case level officials to ignore the Parent POST NEWS NETWORK Odisha Congress, Wednesday, ac- they do not take admissions,” Teacher Association and others STATE BAR COUNCIL NORMS EASED cused the state government of fail- Choudhury said. and increased the fees,” Nayak said. Puri, August 5: Puri Collector ing to monitor the fees charged by He also said that many private He told the newsmen that the POST NEWS NETWORK pleaded the court to direct the re- Balwant Singh Wednesday declared clarified that any person coming private schools during Covid- schools have decided to hike Odisha government had appealed spondents to provide immediate that the tourists are no longer re- from another district/state to stay 19 pandemic that has bro- the fees. “Owners of to the schools to take half the fees. New Delhi, August 5: The Supreme financial assistance to the peti- quired to produce a Covid-19 neg- in hotels located in Puri ken the financial back- I many such private However, hardly any relief was Court, Wednesday, issued notice to tioner and other applicants under ative report for staying in hotels. Municipality area is required to bone of many. want to know schools with good given to the cash-starved parents. the Bar Council of India and Odisha the Odisha State Bar Council According to sources, amidst produce the reservation ticket of the Addressing a what stops the CM rapport with the “I want to know what stops the State Bar Council while hearing a Emergency Financial Assistance Covid-19 crisis, tourists and visi- hotel at NAKA points instead of presser here, to issue directives to Third Floor think CM to issue directives to desist the petition seeking directions to Rules, 2020 approved by the tors travelling from one district to Covid-19 negative report.” Wednesday, desist the private schools they can do what- private schools from charging the the Bar Council to pro- Bar Council of India in another are facing major difficulties In the order, the District Collector Congress leaders from imposing fees on ever they want students for fees like transporta- vide financial assistance view of unprecedented in hotel accommodation under in- directed all tehsildars-cum-inci- Manas Choudhury students like during Covid tion charges. Why is the govern- to needy advocates. crisis faced by a large creased pressure from hotel owners dent commanders along with the and Satya Prakash transportation charges times,” ment so helpless against the private A three-judge bench section of legal prac- to furnish a Covid-19 negative report IICs of the respective police sta- Nayak attacked the SATYA PRAKASH NAYAK I Choudhury added. schools,” he stated. of the apex court titioners in Covid

in fear of the police personnel. tions to ensure strict implemen- state government and Nayak, on the Nayak said that many govern- headed by Chief Justice times.

k y m CONG SPOKESPERSON c However, the Puri Collector said, tation of the order. the alleged unregulated other hand, ment schools do not have electric- SA Bobde and compris- The appellant said in “They (tourists) can stay at the ho- The Collector took the move fol- private schools. said that in ity and computers and are ailing ing Justices R Subhash the petition that she is suf- tels by producing their reserva- lowing an allegation by some police “Several private schools are im- Odisha, the government has a which is why many students are opt- Reddy and BR Gavai heard fering financially, mentally tion ticket of the hotel only.” personnel stopping tourists from en- posing boarding charges and bus committee to monitor the fees of pri- ing for private schools. “The gov- the petition filed by Kiran Bala and emotionally and each and An order issued by Puri district tering the town if they didn’t fur- charges while both the services vate schools but the schools continue ernment is now acting like agents Maharana and issued notice. everyday is a struggle for her ex- administration read, “It is hereby nish Covid-19 negative report. stand suspended during the pan- to make their own rules. of private schools,” he said. Significantly, the petitioner istence. P4 THURSDAY | AUGUST 6 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR downtown

COVID-19 TESTING ‘Ensure timely delivery

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Real-time results for City now POST NEWS NETWORK the role of social media is essential in reaching out to the farmers dur- BMC ORDERS TESTING DATA TO BE UPLOADED ON THE INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH PORTAL Bhubaneswar, August 5: ing the ongoing pandemic. Agriculture minister Arun Sahoo He said that the department is POST NEWS NETWORK/AGENCIES Wednesday directed concerned of- reaching farmers of all types and ficials to send essential fertilizer and sending them important informa- Bhubaneswar, August 5: The Recoveries cross 25,000-mark other agricultural inputs to farm- tion and services through social COVID-19 test results coming from ers of the state during the pan- media platforms and WhatsApp various testing centres across tate’s novel coronavirus re- the infection during contact tracing demic. He also said that the de- groups which were created for Bhubaneswar will be uploaded on coveries crossed the 25,000- exercise, added the official. partment had asked the central every panchayat. Around 9.20 lakh the ICMR portal in a real-time basis Smark with another 1,255 per- Ganjam district, Odisha’s COVID- government to send more fertil- farmers have been added to this for quick contact tracing, an official sons recovering from the viral 19 hotspot, reported the highest izer to the state. WhatsApp group. This apart, a toll said. infection Wednesday, an official of number of new cases at 201, fol- Instruction in this regard has the Health and Family Welfare lowed by Khurda (196), Cuttack Around 9.20 lakh been issued by Bhubaneswar (H&FW) department said. (168), Sundargarh (83), Keonjhar farmers have been Municipal Corporation (BMC) The recoveries include (80), Gajapati (75), Puri (72) Commissioner Prem Chandra 485 from Ganjam, 125 from and Nayagarh (60). added to a WhatsApp Chaudhary, the official said. Khurda, 122 from Twenty other dis- group created by the Chairing a meeting of all the city- Sundargarh, 107 tricts reported less based COVID testing agencies Tuesday from Sambalpur, than 60 cases each, state government to for smooth testing and reporting, the 75 from Puri, 43 the official share important BMC Commissioner ordered that the TIMELY MANAGEMENT from Mayurbhanj pointed out, data be uploaded on the Indian Council and 40 from adding that information related Given the nature of Therefore, timely intimation of all of Medical Research (ICMR) portal— Cuttack. The ith 1,337 fresh ine more Ganjam re- COVID-19 infection, timely such cases is very important. 1,600 to agriculture cvanalytics.icmr.org.in/login.php— total recovered infections, fatalities ported five of management of cases is COVID tests are currently being W N state’s coronavirus take Odisha’s timely in a phase-wise manner from very crucial to contain the done at different testing centres cases in the nine fresh caseload mounts COVID-19 death Thursday. infection across Bhubaneswar Odisha now fatalities, During a virtual review meeting free helpline number Ama Krushi While nearly 1,600 COVID tests stand at 25,737, to 39,018 toll to 225 while about progress of kharif crops was also created in which around are currently being done at differ- the H&FW de- Gajapati, with officials of the agriculture 8.75 lakh farmers were added. ent testing centres across the state city-based health-care institutions, rectly, it said. partment said. Keonjhar, Khurda and Sundargarh department, Sahoo said that the The department also sent up- Capital, getting reports on time but from other districts, will be up- Abstract of all kinds of samples On the other hand, Odisha’s districts registered one death each. department must give priority to date and message through its offi- and tracing the contacts have become loaded in the ICMR portal, but tested - RT-PCR, Antigen and True- COVID-19 caseload crossed the The fresh fatalities have taken the farmers during this pandemic cial twitter account and through the need of the hour. Representatives against the respective districts so NAAT - should be given in pre- 39,000-mark with the detection of Ganjam district’s COVID-19 death and must ensure that all the farm- mKisan, a SMS Portal for farm- of 11 testing centres were present that such cases are not missed out. scribed format by 7 pm, it said. 1,337 fresh infections, while nine toll to 117, while 31 deaths have ers get all the fertilizer and agri- ers, which enables all Central and at the meeting, an official state- Given the nature of COVID-19 Without the availability of sam- more fatalities pushed its coron- been registered in Khurda so far, culture inputs at affordable and State government organizations ment said. infection, timely management of ple referral form (SRF) no test sam- avirus death toll to 225 Wednesday, 14 in Gajapati and 11 each in market rate. in agriculture and allied sectors Among others, the meeting also cases is very crucial to contain the ples should be processed, stand- the H&FW department said. Cuttack and Sundargarh, said the He also reviewed the heavy rain- to give information/services/ad- discussed issues pertaining to com- infection. Therefore, timely inti- alone testing laboratories may be The fresh infections reported in official. fall in different parts of the state visories to farmers by SMS in their pulsory registration (Control and mation of all such cases is very im- tagged with some hospitals/samples 28 districts took Odisha’s tally to The official added that two more and also discussed various pro- language, preference of agricul- Regulation Act-1990), trained tech- portant. For reporting of these collection centres for generating 39,018, said the official. COVID-19 patients in Malkangiri and grammes such as Mo Pokhari tural practices and location. nicians, pricing of tests and up- cases the data in the prescribed for- SRFs. However, testing should be As many as 815 new cases were Cuttack districts have died due to scheme for fish farmers with fish- This apart, we have plans to add loading to ICMR portal. mat as used for updating in ICMR strictly subjected to availability of reported from quarantine centres, other ailments, taking the count of eries department officials. 200 farmers from every panchayats All cases testing positive from portal, may also be sent to BMC di- the SRFs only. while 522 people tested positive for such fatalities to 44 in the state. Earlier, minister Sahoo said that in the WhatAspp group. Crorepati ACF lands More medicos roped in in Vigilance net RSP units register for COVID care in state IN MEMORIAM POST NEWS NETWORK best July output Bhubaneswar, August 5: The state health and family welfare PRESS TRUST OF INDIA department Wednesday said that RSP created a national it has planned to rope in the serv- Bhubaneswar, August 5: Amid the record by making ices of Post Graduate in-service challenges thrown by COVID-19 48 blows from a single doctors and other PG doctors for POST NEWS NETWORK crisis, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) health care delivery in the state. has registered an all-time best July converter of SMS-2 on This comes after the COVID Puri, August 5: Vigilance sleuths production in several of its units a single day outbreak has thrown new chal- Wednesday carried out simulta- including blast furnaces and hot lenges to the government and neous raids at the residence and strip mill, a statement issued by the healthcare institutions. With the office of the assistant conservator company said. single converter of SMS-2 on a sin- requisition of these doctors a total of forests (ACF) of the wildlife di- Blast Furnace-1 made 70,075 gle day—July 2. of 477 such doctors would now vision here on charges of amass- tonne of hot metal during the This feat has been appreciated by been added for the services. ing disproportionate assets. month, while Blast Furnace-5 the entire steel firmament of the “A total Separate teams of the clocked 2,39,578 tonne of production country. A new benchmark of 2,338 of 225 in- Bhubaneswar division anti-cor- in July 2020, the statement said. cycles was also set in torpedo lin- Service ruption wing of the state police Similarly, the 60-year old Hot ing life. The achievements hold a PG raided the office and rented ac- Strip Mill-1 rolled out 1,51,848 tonne special significance, as the em- Doctors commodation of ACF Prashant of HR Coil (Total) thereby sur- ployees have made this success and 252 Kumar Swain in Puri in the morn- passing the previous best recorded possible, while facing the chal- PG doc- ing. The sleuths also searched in July 2017 while the New Plate Mill lenges of COVID-19 simultaneously, tors from Swain’s residential house at made 73,639 tonne of plates, bet- the statement said. different Mahabhoi Sasan in Bhubaneswar, tering its previous best July per- In a message to the employees of Medical paternal house at Sisilo village formance registered in 2018, it said. RSP, Dipak Chattaraj, CEO has Colleges Assembly Speaker SN Patro pays tribute to social reformer Nilakantha Das on his birth anniversary on the premises under Balianta police limits in The Hot Strip Mill-1 added an- urged them to keep themselves as and Hospitals in the State have of Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday OP PHOTO Khurda and his in law’s house at other feather to its cap by dis- well as their family members safe been requisitioned and placed Station Bazar in Dhenkanal among patching 1,23,378 tonne of HR Coils from COVID-19 by strictly adhering with the various districts CDMOs other places, said an official state- and Plates, which is an all time to all the safety protocols. for Covid-19 duty. This will fur- Local outfits protest ment. best performance. "The market is responding pos- ther strengthen the manpower in The teams claimed to have Besides, all the major units - itively and the demand for flat prod- the hospital to fight against Covid,” Scale up ecosystem for against grand Ram traced Swain’s of more than Rs Coke Ovens, both the Sinter Plants, ucts has increased. We have got a a statement from the department 1,16,27,938. Blast Furnaces, Steel Melting Shop- glorious opportunity in our hands said. Temple ceremony 2, both the Plate Mills and both the to usher in a turnaround of the Many such students from SCB research: CS to IIIT Pipe Plants achieved more than plant, which eventually means a bet- Medical College-Cuttack, VIM- POST NEW NETWORK 100 per cent of their targets, it said. ter and brighter future for all of us. SAR-Burla, MKCG-Berhampur, IIIT, Bhubaneswar achieves 91% placement in 2019-20 CLASSIFIED The month was also remarkable Believe me, if each one of us is High Tech Medical College have Bhubaneswar, August 5: A group for RSP, a unit of public sector alert, aware and careful, we can now been roped in for their serv- POST NEWS NETWORK cluding Microsoft, McKinsey, Visa, of local outfits under the banner SAIL, as it established several make our city and our steel plant ices in different areas to ensure that Dell, Turtlement and Amazon have Save Constitution, Save Country AFFIDAVITAFFIDAVIT benchmarks in different fields of en- Corona free and simultaneously the lack of doctors do not affect the Bhubaneswar, August 5: In an at- visited the IIIT campus during the Wednesday sent a memorandum deavour. RSP created a national usher in a new future for ourselves treatment and management of tempt to make Bhubaneswar-based year 2019-20 for campus recruit- to the Governor of Odisha and By virtue of an affidavit record by making 48 blows from a and our plant," he emphasised. COVID 19 patients. International Institute of ment. The pass-outs have been of- President of India protesting Notary, Angul, I Smt. Information Technology (IIIT) a fered appointment on an average against the union government’s de- Sanghamitra Sahu, aged centre of excellence, Chief Secretary salary of Rs 4.85 lakh per annum. cision of organising a grand foun- about 28 years, W/o. Sipan Asit Tripathy advised the author- The maximum salary offer from the dation stone laying ceremony at Kumar Sahu of Vill/P.O.- FOCUS: BREAKING THE CHAIN ities concerned to scale up research companies has been Rs 41 lakh per Ayodhya for Lord Rama temple. programmes in the institute. annum. Kailash Mishra, a participant Inkarabandha, P.S./Dist.- Chairing the Board of IIIT director Gopal Nayak said in the protest near Raj Bhawan, Angul. My name Sangha Governors (BoG) the institute is suc- said that the pandemic is turn- Mitra Sahu has been meeting of the in- cessfully running ing more dangerous day by day. wrongly mentioned in my stitute, Tripathy di- the innovative “Till Wednesday, daily cases in husband’s service record rected the institute methodologies India reached more than 50,000 instead of Sanghamitra to work out the ‘way like self learning and death toll was more than 800. Sahu. Sanghamitra Sahu forward’ for scal- course, self de- It seems by the end of August, ac- will written in all ing up research and velopment course tive cases will be more than that specialisation and coding com- of Brazil,” he said. document. ecosystem in the in- petition. A self- “In such a difficult scenario, the stitute. The way for- learning course is central government’s decision to By virtue of an affidavit ward should be introduced in each have a grand foundation stone lay- Notary, Angul, I Anurag short-term, semester. The stu- ing ceremony at Ayodhya for Lord Sahu, S/o. Sipan Kumar medium-term and dents pick a sub- Rama temple is against the value and Sahu of Vill/P.O.- long-term objec- ject, study on their culture of the country,” he added. Inkarabandha, P.S./Dist.- tives with broad timelines, he own and write a personal learn- He further said, “It would have Angul. My name Mr. said. ing paper. been prudent to have a modest The IIIT established by state gov- Institute’s Registrar Ajit Kumar Bhumi pujan by the NYASA in- Anurag Sahu has been ernment in 2006 has achieved 91 per Das said a team of IIIT students se- stead of Prime Minister. The Prime wrongly mentioned in my cent placement in 2019-20. The in- cured top rank in Google online minister is working under the father’s service record stitute has maintained a placement marketing challenge of the cur- oath of our constitution. His in- instead of Anurag Sahu. record of 90 to 94 per cent during rent year. Presently, IIIT is pro- volvement in this ceremony has de- Anurag Sahu will written Cuttack Youth Congress activists Wednesday urge the CMC Commissioner to sanitise the city amid rising COVID-19 the last five years, sources said. viding consultancy to government molished the basic character of

in all official document. cases in the Millennium City OP PHOTO As many as 26 companies in- in nine different projects. our constitution.”

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‘RAJA BAKHRI’ WALLOWS IN MONUMENTAL NEGLECT

k y m c SAMBALPUR KING’S The place could be developed as a It may be noted here that the education Sambalpur. tourist site. Unfortunately, nothing has department reclaimed the property He and his brother stayed in this palace PALACE STANDS been done to preserve and protect the his- September 25, 1962 by paying compen- for a few days. Sai came to Sambalpur TESTIMONY TO torical monument,’ some locals lamented. sation. October 7, 1857 with 1500 supporters and They demanded that urgent measures Nityanada alleged that the compen- the British government did not dare to stop MANY HISTORICAL were needed to preserve the monument sation was too meager and moved the him. He stayed at Raja Bakhri during while a park is needed to attract people court. The court came out with an order that period. Freedom fighters had waved MILESTONES and highlight the palace. March 9, 1974, directing the government the national flag from the Raja Bakhri here They pointed out that people from to pay Rs 1.63 lakh to Nityananda. during the freedom movement. POST NEWS NETWORK across the state come to Sambalpur to visit Due to the protracted legal battle, the While the Quit India Movement was Samaleswari temple, Ghanteswari Pitha, education department took no steps to at its peak, freedom fighters waived flags Sambalpur, August 5: Sambalpur town Huma temple and Hirakud dam. If this pay the compensation. As a result, the at the façade of the place in August 1942, houses historically famous giving an open challenge to the British Dasamahavidya Mahal, also known as government. Raja Bakhri (king’s palace). n In the early parts of 17th century, Raja Bakhri is witness to many his- This monument stands testimony to Maharaj Chhatra Sai had got the torical events. Considering its glorious several historical events in the town of two-storied Dasamahavidya history, the state archeological department western Odisha. However, Raja Bakhri Mahal built carried out some restoration work of is left in a sorry state. Walls and ceil- n By 1852, the place had been abandoned the place at cost of Rs 1 lakh in 2001. ings lying broken and creepers running as the Sambalpur royals had no However, no follow-up work was taken up. wild all over them speak volumes about inheritor to look after the kingdom Later, Sambalpur Press Club and some the monumental neglect to the place. The royal palace cries for conservation to boost tourism OP PHOTOS other cultural outfits cleaned the palace. Over years, the government has not n Later, the royal properties were In 2016, a technical team – Intach con- taken note of its maintenance and preser- entangled in disputes after small kings, servation head Jive Gupta, Intach state vation. Raja Bakhri is spread over 0.93 veloped into a tourism centre with the Later, the royal properties were en- landlords and some gontias of Sonepur, head Mallika Mitra, Amiya Bhusan decimal of land near Kunjelpada Chhak. facility of a park, they added. tangled in disputes after small kings, Barpali and Jharsuguda staked their Tripathy – took stock of the possible con- The old palace consists of 30 chambers As the sun sets down, anti-social ele- landlords and some gontias of Sonepur, claims on the royal property servation measures, restoration of old while one is known as Rani Uas (queen’s ments throng here. Besides, many peo- Barpali and Jharsuguda staked their paintings and peripheral development. place) complete with a verandah and a ple have encroached upon parts of Raja claims on the royal property. They moved Rs 7 lakh was spent on restoration of yard. The ceiling of one of the chambers Bakhri. the court. a ceiling of one chamber. Intach had is safe and its Sukla paintings are in- In the early parts of 17th century, The royals of Sonepur won the legal historical monument is renovated, tourists palace was left to wallow in neglect and prepared a DPR for its restoration with tact. Sadly, major parts of the palace are Maharaj Chhatra Sai had got the two-sto- battle on the property and sold it to their will get an opportunity to know about the reduced to ruins. Valuable assets and an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore. tottering on the brinks. ried Dasamahavidya Mahal built. counsel Nityananda Majhi. history of this old city. The local mu- articles were stolen. The tourism department carried out Many residents observed that if the By 1852, the place had been abandoned The people of Sambalpur were cul- nicipality or the Sambalpur Development According to history, Veer Surendra restoration of Rani Bakhri at Kamali king’s place is restored, olden artifacts as the Sambalpur royals had no inheri- turally attached to the royal palace. They Authority should take the responsibility Sai and his brother Udant Sai had escaped Bazar at a cost of Rs 1 crore. But the Raja can be conserved. The place can be de- tor to look after the kingdom. sought to reclaim the property. to preserve the structures, others said. from Hajaribag jail and reached Bakhri has been left in ruins, locals rued. Diesel price spiral takes toll on farm sector Covid tally tops 1K in Koraput

POST NEWS NETWORK marketing. POST NEWS NETWORK TOUGH TIMES FOR KALAHANDI FARMERS Batakrushna Sahu, a farmer of 3 warriors lose fight in Ganjam Bhawanipatna, August 5: Farming Bondopola village, said farmhands Koraput, August 5: The total number has undergone changes with an in- of other states and district are not of coronavirus cases has reached 1,001 BERHAMPUR: Three more Office Arun Kumar Behera. creasing number of farmers adopt- interested to visit Kalahandi district in Koraput district with an addition of COVID warriors of Ganjam dis- Ganjam Collector Vijay ing modern agricultural practices due to Covid1-9 induced lockdown 31 cases Wednesday. trict have lost lives to the deadly Amruta Kulange expressed deep- in the face of labour shortage and and fear of being quarantined. As One of the infected persons was de- est sympathies to to save time and money, a report said. a result, they have to hire tractors tected as a ‘repeat positive’ case. However, the bereaved fam- The farmers in Kalahandi, a pre- and other equipment. This apart, one such case was found earlier in the ily members. He dominantly agricultural district, they also use motor pumps where district, Koraput Collector Madhusudan praised the dedi- have adapted themselves to changes. there is no irrigation facilities. Mishra informed. cation of the three Most farmers use diesel-pow- However, they find it difficult to Notably, out of the total positive cases departed COVID ered tractors and power tillers in hire these equipment due to a sharp detected Wednesday, 16 are males and 15 warriors to their the face of a severe shortage of rise in diesel price. Farmers have are females including the repeat positive service for farmhands. Their dependency case. The latest additions have four mankind. on these tractor and power tillers COVID-19 warriors of which three are In a Tweet, the has grown more due to shortage Farmhands from other states and districts are not health workers and one is a policeman. Collector wrote: of farmhands following Covid-19 interested to work in Kalahandi due to Covid-19 Koraput district administration has “We lost our Covid pandemic. induced lockdown and fear of being quarantined. started contact tracing of the repeat warriors. Entire However, many do not have their As a result, we have to hire tractors and other positive person. The administration has district adminis- own tractors or power tillers and use equipment. This apart, we use motor pumps. We not elaborated further. Of the new cases, tration is with them on rent. The diesel price de- find it difficult to hire these equipment due to 29 are direct contacts of previous pa- their families. We termines the size of the rent of unrelenting rise in diesel price. We demand tients. coronavirus. They included po- request all people in Ganjam tractors and power tillers. supply of diesel at a subsidized rate Moreover, 20 among them were de- lice ASI Siba Ram Dash, exec- to follow social distancing norms. In last farming season, a farmer BATAKRUSHNA SAHU I FARMER OF BONDOPOLA tected in different containment zones. One utive officer of Aska NAC Ashok By doing this you will help our paid Rs 900 for hiring a tractor for case was reported from a quarantine Kumar Panda and section offi- Covid warriors in fighting this one hour while this year he has to facility in the district. cer of Jagannathprasad Block war.” pay Rs 12,000 for the same dura- demanded the state government tion. Moreover, farmers having intervene and supply them diesel their own tractors need seven litres time when farm works have been Farmers apprehend that this at a subsidized rate. of diesel to plough for one hour. hit hard by the Covid-19 induced year they have to spend more on cul- This year the government has 4-day shutdown in Gondia VIMSAR OPD However, a Rs12 increase in diesel lockdown. They are now prepar- tivation than the previous year made a nominal increase of Rs 53 price during last 14 days has hit ing for transplantation of paddy which has now become true. The rise to the minimum support price the farmers hard as they have to saplings on their farmlands but in diesel price has dealt a heavy (MSP) of paddy while they faced a DHENKANAL: After over hun- fruits, vegetables, grocery and milk service spend more on cultivation. The cur- are finding it difficult to meet the blow to farmers who are already reel- sharp reduction in weights of their dred persons tested positive for shall remain open. All other shops, rent price of diesel has crossed Rs increasing cost of cultivation due ing under a host of problems like paddy stocks while selling them in COVID-19 in Gondia block of private and government offices suspended 81/per litre and this has come at a to price rise of diesel. natural calamities and lack of proper mandis during rabi season. Dhenkanal district in last couple of will remain closed. However, fire sta- days, the district administration tion, electricity office and emer- SAMBALPUR: After nine announced four days shutdown in gency section at collector’s office will doctors tested positive for the block, informed Collector remain open. COVID-19, the Out Patient Leopard dies after Bhumesh Chandra Behera, Tuesday. Any person violating the above Department (OPD) service at Strict patrolling for Satkosia attacking villagers The shutdown will be in force from shall be liable to be proceeded Veer Surendra Sai Institute of August 4 to August 7. against as per the provisions of Medical Sciences and Research TWO BOATS PUT INTO SERVICE WHILE A JETTY WAS SET UP IN SANCTUARY Sundargarh: A leopard which “Contacts of the confirmed and Section 51 to 60 of the Disaster (VIMSAR) in Burla of attacked five persons of a village suspected cases will be line-listed, Management Act, 2005, besides Sambalpur district was sus- sanctuary. Later, acting on chief Tuesday was found dead near a tracked and kept under surveil- legal action under section 188 of the pended till further order, in- conservator of forest’s (CCF’s) pro- railway track near Badarampia lance at home for 14 days,” said IPC and other legal provisions as formed VIMSAR director Dr posal, four boats were brought to the village under Hemagir Forest the official letter. applicable. Lalit Meher. Range in Sundargarh district sanctuary. The district administration is It may be mentioned here that According to Meher, in the larger Wednesday morning. The carcass As one boat was provided to was found in a mutilated state on its toes to strictly implement with 51 new positive cases reported public interest and to contain the Jilinda forest range and two were near the railway tracks. On being the shutdown in order to prevent Tuesday, the total number of spread of Covid-19 cases, the au- kept for movement of tourists, an informed, Sundargarh DFO and possible spread of COVID-19 in- COVID-19 positive cases in the dis- thorities have closed the OPD of additional one is being used by the other forest officials reached the fection in the block. Police pa- trict has increased to 420. On the medicine department in VIMSAR, forest department personnel for spot and initiated an investigation trolling as well as deployment has other hand, 234 patients are un- Burla. patrolling purposes at Satkosia to find out the cause of the been escalated at different squares, dergoing treatment in the COVID- The doctors and hospital staff Sanctuary. leopard’s death. Five persons main roads and national highways 19 hospitals while 186 patients who had come in contact with Further eight boats and two jet- including two women were injured of the shutdown areas. have recovered from the disease. COVID-19 infected patients have ties were proposed by Satkosia di- in a series of attacks by the During the shutdown, hospitals, No COVID-19 patient has so far been asked to undergo 14-day home visional forest officer (DFO) to de- leopard in Hemagir forest range in nursing homes, medicine stores, succumbed to the virus in the dis- quarantine. Their swab samples partmental higher-ups. Out of the Sundargarh district Tuesday night. petrol pumps and shops selling trict. will be sent for testing, informed POST NEWS NETWORK main gate, officials said. proposed numbers of boats, two According to the victims of authorities. Worthy to note, following the al- boats and a jetty have reached. Badarampia village, the incident The doctors and employees who Bantala, August 5: The Satkosia leged death of a local villager after On the other hand, visitors and took place when the wild animal are in charge of emergency serv- sanctuary in Angul district got being attacked in 2018 September tourists have been disallowed entry attacked two villagers who were ice are asked not to take any leave two ten-seat patrolling boats and 12 by tigress Sundari, a large mob into crocodile reproduction and collecting firewood in a forest. till further orders. Wearing of a jetty worth over `20,00,000 comprising co-villagers had set conservation centre at Tikarpada They managed to flee the spot, but masks in the hospital has been the leopard spotted three others. Tuesday to ensure effective seven boats of Angul forest de- Wildlife Sanctuary, keeping in mind made mandatory. When some villagers carrying patrolling of the area. One boat partment ablaze. the fast spreading COVID-19 in- sticks chased the leopard, it ran Earlier, the Out Patient will be used at Kataranga Ghat This had caused problems in pa- fection in Angul district, Satkosia away into the nearby forest. The Department (OPD) of Veer and the other near Baladamara trolling and surveillance of the DFO Ramaswamy P expressed. injured people were hospitalied. Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) had been closed from July 15 till July 19. Keonjhar men weave nests for birds BSF jawan shoots self POST NEWS NETWORK other materials, the youths weaved LIVE AND LET LIVE nests and put up those on tree Malkangiri: Police recovered the body of a Keonjhar, August 5: Be it the evo- branches in their locality. BSF Jawan of 9th Battalion in Malkangiri dis- lution of human civilisation or a “Different bird species have trict Wednesday. According to police, the gradual extinction of animal species, started thronging to the trees in the jawan died by suicide after shooting himself bird nests are a rare sight these vicinity of Jadichatara village. with his service revolver in the early hours of days. However, a group of people in Chirping sound of birds creates a Wednesday. The deceased has been identi- Keonjhar district have been ex- melodious note in the area through- fied as Sesha Karna, a native of Rajasthan. tending support to avian species out the day. So far, we have affixed He was posted at the BSF camp at and are making artificial nests for over 235 nests on trees in 25 villages Chitrakonda in the cutoff area of the district. birds. under Patana block,” a member Police reached the spot after being informed and have launched a probe into the mysteri-

The group comprising village of the group Satyanarayan

k y m ous death. Earlier, Personal Security Officer c youths unde the name of Birsa Mohanta gleamed. (PSO) of CPI(M) MLA Laxman Munda of Munda Eco Saver belongs to Patana In a similar vein, the youths have Bonai constituency in Sundargarh district block. Jadichatara village youths taken up a plantation drive in their died by suicide by shooting himself with his have been making artificial nests locality. service revolver. However, the cause of his for several years with support making organisation. have adapted to the artificial nests. Ecology matters a lot for death is yet to be ascertained. The deceased coming from PECUC, a non-profit On the other hand, avian species After collecting twigs, straws and survival, Mohanta added. was identified as Dambarudhar Sahoo. P6 THURSDAY | AUGUST 6 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR power post

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22-kilogram silver brick ing and imagination; and its qui- marks the symbolic lay- escent, contemplative aspect that ing of the foundations of has its appeal for the man of peace Rescues PFA is doing Awhat is promised to be a and the lover of seclusion.” There grand temple to Lord Ram at the is peace, not violence; poetry, not ome weeks ago, I made a WhatsApp group for People for Animals unit spot in Ayodhya where the dis- militancy. That is the way the story heads. There are about 200 of them. Now I see their work every day. They puted Babri Masjid once stood. has often been told, and offers a Srescue the most-wounded, terrified creatures. Animals that have huge There are those who see this as the sense of pride, and is celebrated. cancerous growth on their horns, legs run over by cars, heads and throats culmination of a long battle to re- That is also the secret of long- eaten by maggots. PFA teams pick them up fearlessly, climb trees and go down claim the site or protect it. One side haul survival and growth in an wells, go into collapsed buildings to pick up cages of lovebirds and into lost, the other won. There are also everlasting inquiry into the human swamps to rescue stranded cattle. I am full of admiration for these selfless many who say that both sides, and condition. amazing heroes. all those in between, lost. Such Who should understand this During this time, the maximum number of rescues that PFA is doing is have been the wages of using re- better than the RSS, not only at the of maggot cases. Mainly dogs; but also a lot of donkeys and cows. This is com- ligion to divide the people. Those top but across the line with some mon in the warm summer months when flies are laying their eggs and are from the winning side are led by of the acclaimed professionals more prominent in hot, humid environments. Dogs with festering wounds, the Prime Minister in Ayodhya. But and high achievers who are among skin problems, or mobility impairment issues are more likely to develop this is it the end of a battle or merely How do we look at the rich heritage of Indian its ranks – officially as members disease. Those who live on this hard unforgiving, hostile road, or who are a milestone, albeit an important thought that has enlightened the path for so or the many who offer unofficial weak and debilitated, are particularly susceptible. Any type of wound, or one, in a battle that continues to support from the outside? A story moist coat soaked with faeces or urine, can become the perfect spot for flies rage in the hearts and minds of many for so long? Will militant Hindutva, helps illustrate this well. This is to lay their eggs. Within a few hours the eggs hatch into tiny pale worms called many citizens? marked as it is by violence, pushed by from the time the RSS was banned maggots that start eating the flesh. At first, the maggots will feed on dead Jagdish Rattanani “Since man is a moment in as- by the PV Narasimha Rao gov- skin or debris. But when that food source runs out, they release an enzyme tronomic time, a transient guest power, and driven as an agenda at the cost of ernment after the 1992 demoli- in their saliva that starts digesting healthy skin. The enzyme causes small IS IT THE END OF of the earth…a composite of body, goodwill and togetherness, make for a nation tion of the Babri Masjid. In Nagpur, holes in the skin, and then the maggots burrow underneath the skin. They character and mind…,” as the his- in an interview around those days will eat the animal alive. A BATTLE torians Will and Ariel Durant that modern-day Indians would want? with this writer, a functionary of The maggots release toxins that can make the animal sick very quickly, wrote, we must ask not only of the RSS was completely unper- leading to fever, lethargy and shock. Blood samples taken from such cases OR MERELY the celebrations or frustrations turbed. He said it did not matter usually show extremely high white blood cell counts. Blood loss leads to se- A MILESTONE, of today but equally of how the act for a second time running, the self-interest and a lot of prejudice, that the RSS was banned; the or- vere anaemia. The dog will develop a foul, decaying smell as the maggots se- of today might stand in the light story had to be drawn to a close. be the exact kind of attack that will ganisation could well take an- crete an enzyme that necrotizes healthy skin tissues. This is the most potent ALBEIT AN of a latter-day assessment. That will The long-running serial had to undermine this heritage? other name and continue with its indicator. The animal is in such pain that he starts behaving erratically, drool- IMPORTANT of course depend on who makes end. And for the BJP, it’s in good It is well said that “no civiliza- work. What he understood quite ing, leading people to believe that he has rabies. So, they stone or hit him that latter-day assessment, or when time as well. This is as close to tion anywhere in the world, with correctly was that an organisa- till he dies. Many years ago I had to pick up a dog who was being chased by ONE, IN A it is made, and that may well de- the important Assembly elections the probable exception of China, tion is not about outward struc- people like this shouting ‘paagal paagal’. His head had been half eaten. I put BATTLE THAT pend on which way India goes in Bihar as it could get. The in- has been as continuous as that of tures and forms, which can be him in my car. We treated him that night, took out hundreds of wriggly crea- from here. This is significant be- auguration of the temple itself is India. While the civilizations of banned, but about the thought tures. He lived in my house for two years before he died peacefully. CONTINUES TO cause the events of today carry the set for a time that will be close to Egypt, Babylonia and Assyria that cannot be banned. It is the The screwworm fly is the most dangerous. It is attracted to fresh wounds. colour of a conquest, not the mark the next national elections. have disappeared, the ideas ema- thinking that will continue to Due to itchy skin, fights and injuries, animals often have little cuts on their RAGE IN THE of conciliation or cooperation. It In the longer term, the dynamic nating from the Vedic times con- exert and generate its own en- body. Even a pinhead-sized wound is enough to attract a fly. Eggs are laid within HEARTS AND is not insignificant (though it may that the colour of a conquest un- tinue to be a living force in India.” ergy and action. minutes. A cluster of fly eggs looks like a tiny white scrap of paper, or flat- well be a coincidence) that August leashes cannot be easily fathomed. That comes from the official Indian The question therefore is what tened rice. In areas the animal can reach with his tongue, they are usually MINDS OF MANY 5 also marks the first anniversary To understand this, we can look Gazetteer recordings on Hinduism, are we thinking today? How do licked off. What remains are the ears, anywhere on the head and neck, eyes CITIZENS? of the removal of Article 370 in the back to ask how and why is it that which also notes: “Receptivity and we look at the rich heritage of and mouth and the anus. The maggots deepen and enlarge the wound. A tiny troubled state of J&K. There are the Indian cultural ethos, the be- all-comprehensiveness, it has been Indian thought that has enlightened barely visible cut becomes a huge, life-threatening wound in a very short span barricades across J&K and a cur- lief systems, the philosophical aptly stated, are the main char- the path for so many for so long? of time. The hardest to detect are when the opening in the skin remains the few for two days. There are laddus base of the most fundamental of acteristics of Hinduism. Since it Will militant Hindutva, marked size of a pinhole, merely showing a lump on the skin. The maggots tunnel being distributed in Ayodhya. The inquiries into the nature of the uni- has no difficulty in bringing diverse as it is by violence, pushed by downwards, forming a huge invisible pocket. imagery is just too stark to be verse – all of this has taken birth, faiths within its ever-widening power, and driven as an agenda at However, maggots are surprisingly simple to get rid of, once you’ve learnt missed. But what we do tend to grown root, flowered, survived, fold, it has something to offer to al- the cost of goodwill and togeth- how. Except for very serious cases, the dog doesn’t even need to be hospitalised. miss is that in the midst of all even thrived through millennia most all minds.” erness, make for a nation that Even first aid volunteers can do it without needing the intervention of a vet. this, China has crossed the line. without any hint of a conquest The strength of Hinduism, said modern-day Indians would want? If you are an animal carer/feeder this is what you need to have in your The Prime Minister’s party can from the side generating this Monier-Williams, lies in its “infi- Some will say that today is prob- first aid box. I am taking everything written below from Welfare of Stray now say they met the electoral mighty body of knowledge? This nite adaptability to the infinite ably not the best day to ask these Animals run by Abodh Aras who has been doing a wonderful job in Mumbai promise as outlined in the 2019 is the knowledge that has informed diversity of human character and questions. Or maybe it is! And if for many years. A muzzle; forceps; Himax; Acrilin or Lorexane; chloro- manifesto: “We reiterate our stand generations on the path to good liv- human tendencies.” He wrote: “It we do ask them, the answers might form; iodine tincture; Nebasulf; clean cotton wool; turpentine; neem oil; Topicure to explore all possibilities within ing. So, do we now need militant has its highly spiritual and ab- tell us that August 5 may not be the spray; Betadine. The dog must be muzzled for every dressing, as he may bite the framework of the Constitution Hindutva to “protect” what the stract side suited to the philosopher, greatest day in the history of India. because of the pain. If you can, cut the hair away from the area around the to facilitate the construction of a most-violent of invaders could its practical and concrete side con- wound. The hair contains bacteria and can keep Ram Temple in Ayodhya.” Now not destroy? Or will this variety of genial to the man of the world; The writer is a journalist and on re-infecting the wound. In wounds, other than that the electorate gave the BJP a “protection”, mixed with a gen- its aesthetic and ceremonial side a faculty member at SPJIMR. those on the head, pour about 10 – 15 drops of chlo- mandate, and a robust one to boot erous amount of naked political attuned to the man of poetic feel- THE BILLION PRESS roform directly into the hole. Leave it for a while. This will kill the maggots. Plug the wound with cotton wool so the maggots suffocate. The chlo- roform will cause pain to the dog so make sure he is tied, or he will run. SPECTRUM EDUCATION Do not use chloroform on head wounds. Good substitutes are medicinal turpentine oil, neem oil. Maneka Gandhi Do NOT use painters turpentine oil, kerosene, petrol, phenyl or hydrogen peroxide. These will kill the animal. Check the wound to see if mag- During this time, Shift from job-seekers to job-creators gots show signs of life. If they do, you can pour the maximum a few more drops of chloroform and again plug number of rescues rime Minister Modi has said which will come into full opera- cation and other types of learn- will be conducted twice a year. with cotton wool for a few minutes. Once you that the new National tion in five years. Elementary ed- ing -- all of which are necessary to They will be redesigned and a think they are dead, wipe your forceps/tweezers that PFA is doing is PEducation Policy (NEP) will ucation in many states has come enrich human life. The NEP is de- National Assessment Centre, with Dettol or Savlon and start removing them. of maggot cases mark a shift from “the burden of under criticism where most stu- signed to encourage different tal- PARAKH (performance assess- If the wound is deep seated and the only thing you school bag” to “experiential learn- dents fail to show expected standard ents in students and does not stop ment, review, and analysis of knowl- see is a hole outside, then take turpentine oil ing” with focus on “job creators” of literacy and arithmetic. Cent with textbook learning and ex- edge for holistic development) will into an empty plastic syringe (without needle) and push it into the 'hole'. Let instead of “job seekers.” The NEP per cent enrolment and preven- aminations. be set up as a standard-setting body. it act over next 6-8 hours. As medicine takes effect, you will either see the seems to usher in a mini revolution tion of drop-out are not the only The policy expands the age-group Digital infrastructure will be maggots popping out of the wound on the floor or large chunks of glued in- in education system, leaving no aims of universal education. of 6-14 for mandatory schooling to built for use of technology in im- sects/dissolved and held together like blobs of pus coming out of the wound. Dr S. Saraswathi aspect of it untouched. Learning is the principal objec- 3-18 and brings 3-6 age-group under parting education. Online education Inspect the inside of the wound thoroughly with a torch. Maggots often A thorough overhaul of the pub- tive of school education. school curriculum. The existing becoming common throughout the create tiny tunnels leading from the main wound deeper into the body of the EDUCATION lic education system at all levels is Education hitherto viewed as a 10+2 schooling is to be replaced by world, India cannot lag behind. dog. One giveaway is that the bloody fluid in the hole/holes will appear to now proposed, keeping in mind passport for jobs will now aim at “en- 5+3+3+4 corresponding to founda- Progress will depend on the strength be moving, literally “breathing,” if you watch carefully for a few minutes. HITHERTO VIEWED our commitments to education for hancing the creative potential of hu- tional course (3-8), preparatory (8- of infrastructure. A common error is not waiting long enough to observe this movement. As AS A PASSPORT all and for reaching the Sustainable mankind.” Among the salient 11), middle (11-14), and secondary (14- A major change is provision for a precaution, even when you think you have removed all the maggots, spray Development Goal No. 4, --i.e., “to changes envisaged are removal of 18). It means 12 years of schooling multiple entry and exit points at the the inside of the wound with the veterinary spray Topicure. The pungent FOR JOBS WILL ensure inclusive and equitable strict separation of arts and science with three years of Anganwadi/pre- undergraduate level which will fa- eucalyptus oil smell will irritate the maggots and they will start emerging NOW AIM AT quality education and promote life- courses and the barrier between ac- schooling. It is doubtful whether cilitate a large number of students from the tunnel. Once the wound is cleared of maggots, pour iodine tincture long learning opportunities for ademic and vocational streams. all states are ready to bring the 3-6 to get education in their speed and directly into the wound to disinfect it. You can use Betadine or Wokadine “ENHANCING all” by 2030. Concentration is now Former is necessary for holistic year age-group under an all-India pat- according to their personal con- solution. Let the iodine drain out. Then apply lots of Nebasulf, Negasunt or THE CREATIVE placed on school and college edu- education, but likely to be resented tern of schooling. venience. It is to be welcomed by Gotbac powder in the wound. This will help to dry it. cation at all stages to prepare com- by students who want to choose Wherever possible, the medium both slow and fast learners. It will Apply Acrilin or Lorexane cream. Fill up the hole with this. The final and POTENTIAL OF ing generations to new responsi- their line according to their lik- of instruction until Class V and be of great help to students unable most important layer is the ayurvedic fly repellent cream Himax. Smear it bilities and tasks. It will address two ing and take no interest in other preferably until Class VIII is to be to pursue the courses at a stretch liberally on the surface: the strong smell will prevent other flies from lay- HUMANKIND” big challenges in education - eq- lines as if work and life consist of the mother-tongue or regional/local and help drop-outs to pick up again. ing eggs on the wound and re-infesting it all over again. However, the effect uity and quality. water tight compartments. The lat- language. Children will be exposed A Higher Education Commission will last only for a day. Examine the wounds daily to make sure they haven’t The NEP is based on the pillars ter is required for changing the to various languages with partic- of India (HECI) will be set up for been reinfested. Sometimes there may be pus in the wound. Flush it out thor- of “access, equity, quality, afford- common perception of vocational ular emphasis on mother-tongue. regulation as an umbrella institu- oughly with Iodine/Betadine/Wokadine before proceeding with the Nebasulf ability, and accountability.” The learning as being inferior to main- Policy is firm on continuing the tion along with four independent powder. If the dog is so weak that she can hardly move, do not leave her on policy sets a fairly long time-frame stream education. three language formula, but as- bodies for Regulation, Accreditation, the road. Make sure she gets shelter or is in your house. She is going to need to transform education in the next So also, curricular and non-cur- sures that no language will be im- Funding, and Academic Standard antibiotics (Augmentin 625, vitamins, iron tonic and good food). Check the two decades. Action plans are many ricular activities are not strictly de- posed on any state. Two out of the Setting. These regulatory bodies dog for the next few days in case any remaining larvae mature. and will be introduced gradually marcated. Thus, many cultural, three languages should be native will ensure implementation of the Even simpler is to pour some oil (coconut oil, neem oil) on maggots. This providing time for the switchover. sports, and economic activities get to India. Option is given to study one changes envisaged in the policy. deprives them of oxygen, and they will come running out. Then pick them Mention must be made of the their base in education expanding classical language of India and off using tweezers, tissue or gauze. Then flush the affected area with water, National Foundational Literacy the contents of learning. This will also one foreign language. The writer is former which will help to remove any unhatched eggs. Then you can put some and Numeracy Mission expected to also lead to removing existing bar- Examination will be to test “core Director, ISSCR, New Delhi. turmeric on the affected area. Or you can use an antibiotic cream/ointment. be launched by this yearend and riers between school/college edu- competencies” and board exams INFA Some people apply a pyrethrin- or pyrethroid-containing spray (dogs only) to lesions to kill remaining maggots. This should only be done under veterinary advice as it could kill a debilitated animal. Alternatively, ivermectin 0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg SC once is effective against maggots. You can apply two drops of Courts, delay Peace, pleasure ivomec+tt oil and few drops of pyodyne. The maggots will die within 15 min- utes. Prevention is better than cure. If you see that your neighbourhood Sir, The well-known proverb ‘Justice delayed is justice denied’ has spe- Sir, Once, a disciple asked his Guru: “What is the difference be- street dog/cat/cow/donkey has an open wound, clean the wound site with etters cial relevance in the Indian context, where cases are piling up in courts tween peace and pleasure?” The Guru gave an example to explain cotton dipped in weak tincture iodine solution or Betadine, Cipladine or for decades without disposal. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has ex- this. “Pleasure is the momentary joy that we get while eating de- Wokadine. Put Nebasulf or Neosporin powder on the wound site. To prevent TOL THE EDITOR pressed his concern on the pendency of cases from the Supreme Court licious food. The satisfaction we get from feeding a poor hungry flies from sitting and laying eggs on this wound site, put Lorexane and then Readers of Orissa POST to the lower courts when he was addressing a law college event some time person is peace.” Luxuries in life give us pleasure but that is fleet- paste a layer of Himax, an ayurvedic veterinary fly/insect repellent, on top are most welcome to contribute letters ago. People believe in the judiciary, but they want justice delivered with- ing, because it is linked to the existence of that object. If the ob- of the wound. Other veterinary powders with wound healing and maggoti- (200 words), articles and out undue delay. When crores of cases are piling up in courts without ject goes away, the pleasure that comes from it also ends. Nothing columns (between 750-1250 cidal properties are Gotbac powder or Negasunt powder that can be directly words). Contributors are serious efforts at disposal, justice-delivery is seriously compromised. The in this world is permanent. In addition, excessive enjoyment often applied on an animal/dog’s open wound. Get these sprays D-Mag spray or Topicure requested to send their number of undertrial prisoners waiting for justice for long is huge leads to grief. Material happiness often leads to arrogance. spray, both of which help kill maggots as well as promote wound healing. contact numbers and full across Indian jails. No one is bothered about them and the resultant suf- Pursuing material happiness is the reason for human sufferings.

postal address/email ID. They may also ferings of their families. Land and property-related disputes take decades But the self-satisfaction that we get through philanthropy and

k y m In a few days, fresh skin will start appearing. Your effort and investment c send in their valuable comments, opinion have saved a life. Maggot infestations don’t go away or cure or heal on their and suggestions, preferably by email, to settle, by which time the complainant might already be dead and good deeds also gives us peace that never ends. Human life needs own, human intervention is essential. Remember to keep repeating the to: [email protected] gone. Lawyers fleece the petitioners to the maximum. The need of the peace more than happiness. Without peace of mind, all happi- above steps with a periodicity of 12-24 hours at the start of the treatment hour is to make the delivery of justice speedier and affordable. Fast-track ness becomes meaningless. So, human life needs more peace than and then every other day till the wound heals and seals itself. courts, timely police investigation without political pressure, and online pleasure. What is the easiest way to achieve peace? If we use our

To join the animal welfare movement contact [email protected], B-15, Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, hearing will help in faster disposal of cases. India needs comprehensive time to do good for others, we have peace in our lives. www.peopleforanimalsindia.org Bhubaneswar-751010 judicial reforms. Amit Singh Kushwaha, SATNA Loknath Mohapatra, BERHAMPUR GUJARAT RAJASTHAN P7

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INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE and BJP MLA Madan Dilawar chal- lenging the merger of 6 BSP MLAs MORE TWISTS TO TALE Gujarat order for Jaipur, August 5: Amid the ongoing with the Congress. A division bench n IT’S AN INTERESTING FIGHT WHICH THE political crisis in Rajasthan, there of Chief Justice Inderjit Mahanti CONGRESS DOESN’T WANT TO LOSE AT are whispers that the state may and Justice Prakash Gupta issued ANY COST get a new Chief Minister as both notice after taking up the pleas in longer working hrs the AICC and state Congress lead- which the BSP and the BJP MLA n THE PARTY LEADERSHIP IS TRYING FOR A ers are going soft on rebel Sachin sought cancellation of the merger. PATCH UP FORMULA WHICH IS ACCEPTABLE Pilot and his loyalists who have Meanwhile, Gehlot and senior TO BOTH THE GEHLOT AND PILOT CAMPS maintained a stoic silence all these party leaders have apparently gone days. soft on the Pilot camp and have re- n THIS CAN BE TO BRING A NEW CM FACE Pilot’s silence, Gehlot’s loqua- peated many times that if the high AS PILOT AND HIS GROUP HAVE MADE IT ciousness and the party’s confu- command forgives them, they shall CLEAR THAT THEY ARE NOT AGAINST THE sion over having the magical num- be embraced in the party. Monday, PARTY BUT AGAINST THE LEADERSHIP ber for a majority will definitely be Gehlot said that he is like a disci- a game changer in Rajasthan pol- plined soldier who accepts all de- of the fact if the magical figure to Two BTP MLAs had initially de- get a stay order, this number gets itics, said a Congress leader. He cisions taken by the party high prove its majority is with the Gehlot cided to stay away. However, later, reduced to 96 which will result in added that Gehlot however will set- command. Gehlot was responding camp or not. a video went viral which showed the fall of the Gehlot government. tle his pending issues in Rajasthan, to a media query that the Pilot However, one thing is sure that BTP MLAs being beaten by the po- The BJP with 75 MLAs (includ- appoint his people in key positions camp has issued a statement that the number flaunted during the lice. A few days later, they an- ing 3 RLP MLAs) can extend out- and then might go to Delhi to lead they shall be attending the assem- first CLP meeting at the residence nounced their support to the side support to the Pilot group (19 the Congress to reform and rebuild bly session which will start from of the Chief Minister which was Congress but their support seems MLAs) and 3 Independents which the oldest political organisation. August 14. said to be 109 was untrue, said a to be doubtful, said a party leader. takes their score to 97. Added to this is the Bahujan Do you think they are changing Congress worker who is a Pilot Out of 13 Independents, three It's an interesting fight which Samaj Party's move to file a plea be- their minds? Answering this ques- supporter. have joined the Pilot camp. the Congress doesn't want to lose ‘PATENTLY ILLEGAL’ fore the double bench of the tion, Gehlot said, “They know what A total of 92 MLAs went to So with all these numbers, the at any cost. So, the party leadership Rajasthan High Court demanding they want to do. I am clueless whether Jaisalmer while 7 were in Jaipur Congress had 125 MLAs with its is trying for a patch up formula Gujarat Labour and The plea, filed by Gujarat Mazdoor Sabha, Employment Department’s a stay on the Speaker's decision they are in contact with someone or which makes it 99. One of the CPM individual tally at 100. However, which is acceptable to both the a registered trade union, and others, notification granted through advocate Aparna Bhat, which permitted the merger of not. We don't take a decision on MLAs supporting the government now with 19 MLAs gone, it has 106 Gehlot and Pilot camps. This can exemptions to all factories contended that April 17 notification “is BSP MLAs with the Congress. The them. I have been accepting whatever has announced to stay away during MLAs and minus 3 Independent be to bring a new CM face as Pilot in the state from patently illegal, violative and unnaturally Rajasthan High Court Wednesday the high command decides like a floor test, while another CPM MLA MLAs, this number comes down to and his group have made it clear that provisions of the Factories unjust of various fundamental rights, issued notice to Assembly Speaker disciplined soldier.” has been suspended for voting in 103. One MLA Bhanwarlal Sharma they are not against the party but Act, 1948 statutory rights and labour laws” CP Joshi on petitions filed by BSP IANS contacted many Congress favour of the Congress during the is unwell, and hence the effective against the leadership, said a party national Secretary Satish Mishra leaders who themselves were unsure Rajya Sabha polls. figure is 102.If the six BSP MLAs loyalist. INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE vides that no women workers will be allowed to work between 7 pm New Delhi, August 5: The Supreme and 6 am. Court Tuesday issued notice chal- “Most disturbingly, the impugned Pvt schools can collect ‘Horse-trading’: Sedition charges lenging the notification of the notification prescribes that no over- Gujarat Labour and Employment time at double rate will be paid for Department, granting exemptions the extra four hours worked per tuition fees, says Guj HC to all factories in the state from day, but rather that overtime work dropped against Congress MLAs provisions of the Factories Act, will merely be compensated at the Not allowing schools to deavour to strike a balance so as to 1948, relating to daily working usual hourly rate,” said the plea. protect the interest of the parents INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE hours, weekly working hours, in- The petitioner argued that the no- collect fees will force as well as the management of the tervals for rest, and even from the tification expressly states that many smaller schools to private unaided schools". Jaipur, August 5: Scrapping the duty to pay overtime wages at dou- wages for the extra hours will be close down permanently "The adverse impacts of the sit- sedition charges clamped on ble rate as fixed under the Act's paid ‘in proportion to the existing uation created by the pandemic Congress MLAs accused of alleged Section 59. wage (e.g., if wages for eight hours while not providing need to be shouldered by all stake- horse-trading to topple the The plea, filed by Gujarat is Rs 80, then proportionate wages education to students for holders, and the community as a state government in Mazdoor Sabha, a registered trade for twelve hours will be Rs 120’). whole needs to be united in its Rajasthan, the spe- We union, and others, through advocate “This is blatantly against section long will impact their fight. The resolution and the ac- cial operations had said earlier Aparna Bhat, contended that April 59 of the Act which mandates that cognitive and social tions of the state have the effect of group (SOG) of that 124A is a case of 17 notification “is patently illegal, wages must be paid at double the dividing sections of the society,” the Rajasthan treason, it was … imposed on violative and unnaturally unjust of ordinary rate for hours worked in development, the HC said court said. If smaller private schools Police Mahatma Gandhi by the British various fundamental rights, statu- excess of 9 hours in a day (includ- close down, parents of students in Tuesday government and same law was left the former month in which Sanjay Jain can be tory rights and labour laws.” ing one hour break) and 48 hours PRESS TRUST OF INDIA these schools will be forced to cough transferred imposed on freedom fighter deputy Chief heard talking to Congress MLAs A bench of Justices DY in a week,” added the plea. up higher fees at bigger schools, the the case to Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak…. Minister ag- Bhanwarlal Sharma and Gajendra Chandrachud and KM Joseph took The plea submitted that this no- Ahmedabad, August 5: The court pointed out. the Anti- How instability within the party grieved and Singh planning to topple the gov- up the plea, through video confer- tification states that the workers will Gujarat High Court has quashed a The GR barred collection of tu- Corruption can be put under the treason tormented. The ernment through horse-trading. encing, and issued notice after a be not only be grossly overworked, government order which prohibited ition fees even when schools were Bureau. was questionable SOG registered Poonia said: "We had said earlier hearing. but the fact that the direction for private schools from collecting tu- offering online classes. Unions of Reacting to the first FIR that 124A is a case of treason, it The plea contended that the no- no payment of overtime rate for ition fees until they reopened, say- private schools had challenged the the development, SATISH POONIA | STATE BJP CHIEF July 10 was a law declared in 1870 during tification, granting exemption from overtime worked “just adds a sor- ing such a fiat will force smaller government's order. Rajasthan BJP pres- under sec- the British era which was imposed the provisions of the Act for the pe- did element of cruelty to a bla- schools to shut down. ident Satish Poonia said tions 124A and 120B of the on Mahatma Gandhi by the British riod from April 20 to July 19, man- tantly illegal notification, all in re- In a decision July 31, uploaded "the intention of Chief Minister IPC and arrested two accused in government and same law was im- dates that for the period, workers spect of the workers who are quite on its website Wednesday, the court Ashok Gehlot and the state gov- this regard. Thereafter, July 17, on posed on freedom fighter Lokmanya in Gujarat could be made to work literally risking their lives to ensure set aside three clauses of a gov- ernment has now been exposed as the complaint of the government Balgangadhar Tilak for writing ar- 12 hours in a day, 72 hours in a the sustenance of the economy.” ernment resolution (GR) issued it's clear that they hatched a con- chief whip Mahesh Joshi, two more ticles in a magazine. How insta- week with a 30 minutes break after The petitioners argued that “the July 16 amid the coronavirus pan- spiracy against their own MLAs to FIRs were registered in similar sec- bility within the party can be put six hours. However, the Factories shocking extension of working demic. A "balance has to be struck intimidate the Independents and tions. On the same day, one Sanjay under the treason was question- Act, 1948, provides that workers hours is being directed at a time between providing children a rea- small party MLAs, in the name of Jain, an agent allegedly mediating able. The withdrawal of the sedition can only be made to work nine when the most basic medical and sonable education and allowing SOG and ACB". It needs to be men- for horse-trading, was arrested and case makes it clear that the gov- hours in a day - but 48 hours in a scientific advice to avoid contracting the schools to stay afloat," a division tioned here that rebel Congress after being presented in the court, ernment was wrong and mistaken week, with one weekly off - thus the deadly Covid-19 is to take rest bench of Chief Justice Vikram leader Sachin Pilot was also sum- was taken into police remand. in this case. Withdrawing the sedi- coming to 8 hours in a day, with a and stay as healthy as possible” as Nath and Justice J B Pardilwala moned under Sections 124 A (under The case is related to the alleged tion case is a moral defeat of the gov- 30 minutes break after five hours. they urged the apex court to issue said. Not allowing schools to collect sedition charges) and 120 B which audio tapes which surfaced last ernment.” The notification further pro- directions to stay this notification. fees will force many smaller schools to close down permanently while not providing education to stu- dents for long will impact their The high court said schools can Surat reporting more cognitive and social development, charge tuition fees which will cover Kin of Godhra ‘kar sevaks’ the court said. expenditure on salary, establish- Parents should realise that on- ment and curricular activities and line education is not a futile effort maintenance. cases than Ahmedabad on the part of the schools, the "Why does the state not take judges said. At the same time, steps to waive collection of tuition recall ‘sacrifice’ for cause schools should be aware of the eco- fees by colleges," the court asked. nomic instability being faced by "Teaching is a noble and chari- Fifty-nine 'kar sevaks' returning from Ayodhya bound train on the fateful day. parents, the bench said. table cause" and hence private Mahesh Shah, who was part of Quashing the relevant clauses in schools should not collect tuition were killed in the Godhra train burning incident a group of kar sevaks on that train, the GR, the court asked the gov- fees as long as they remain closed, recalled his escape from the burn- ernment to "make all possible en- the GR had said. February 27, 2002, triggering the worst ing coach, the images of which still communal riots in the history of Gujarat in continue to haunt him. “19 of 90 kar sevaks from which over 1,000 people, mostly belonging to a Ahmemdabad had lost their lives in the incident,” Shah said. ‘Covid curry’, ‘mask naans’ minority community, were killed Shah, an officer-bearer of 'Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad' on this restaurant’s menu PRESS TRUST OF INDIA tory of Gujarat in which over 1,000 floated by former Vishwa Hindu people, mostly belonging to a mi- Parishad chief Pravin Togadia, said AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Solanki said that they had Ahmedabad, August 5: For rela- nority community, were killed. he survived because he jumped out also added, and advertised, that tives of many kar sevaks who were A kar sevak is someone who of- of a window of the burning coach. Jodhpur, August 5: A restau- their Covid curry had extra killed in the Sabarmati Express fers services for free to a religious “We had taken a pledge for the rant in Rajasthan is hoping to win herbs and spices that are good for coach fire incident in Gujarat's cause. Thousands of kar sevaks construction of Ram temple in back customers who are afraid people's health. Godhra in 2002, the 'bhoomi pujan' had participated in the Ram Ayodhya. It's a matter of great hap- AGENCIES Junagadh 25, Mehsana and Morbi of eating out during the pan- "Even with recently relaxed for a Ram temple in Ayodhya Janmabhoomi movement and the piness that the dream is coming 24 each, Surendranagar 22, Bharuch demic with a special "Covid curbs, the fear still dominates. Wednesday brought a sense of clo- Rathyatra in the year 1990. true. It's sad that the matter was Ahmedabad, August 5: With 1,073 and Bhavnagar 21 each, Dahod curry" and "mask naans". People are still very reluctant sure to the pains of losing their “Construction of a grand temple politicised, but we are committed new coronavirus positive cases, and Panchmahal 18 each, "This has been a really tough to eat out," Solanki said. near and dear ones for the cause of of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya is the to work for the community,” he Gujarat's COVID-19 tally crossed the Porbandar 17, Botad and Kheda 14 time for us and for our entire Almost 800 people are dying the temple. solemn vow taken by all Hindus, said. The way for the construction 66,000-mark Wednesday, the state each, and Banaskantha 13. Surat re- sector," Yash Solanki, owner of daily from coronavirus in India, “All I can say is that their sacri- which is realised now. Lord Ram is of the temple in Ayodhya on the site health department said. ported six more deaths due to the the vegetarian Vedic eatery in with around 50,000 new infec- fice will not go in vain,” said Bipin adored by all Hindus," says Ashok where Babri Masjid once stood was The case count in the state is virus, followed by Ahmedabad and Jodhpur, told AFP. tions reported every 24 hours. Thakkar, who had lost his father- Prajapati, whose father Javer cleared by the supreme court last 66,777 now, it said. With the death Rajkot at five each, Junagadh and The fried vegetable balls have India has had 1.8 million cases, in-law and brother-in-law in the Prajapati was charred to death in year, after decades of protracted of 23 COVID-19 patients during the Vadodara two each, and been shaped to look like the the third-highest in the world Godhra incident. the S-6 coach of the Ahmedabad- legal battle over the title suit. day, the number of deceased went Gandhinagar, Jamnagar and Patan "crowned" coronavirus, while behind the United States and Thakkar, who lives in Ahmedabad up to 2,557, the department said. at one each. the breads look like surgical Brazil, and more than 38,000 with his wife, says many people As many as 1,046 patients were Surat's death toll rose to 649, masks. deaths. had sacrificed their lives for the discharged Wednesday, which took while that of Ahmedabad to 1,617. cause of building the temple of the tally of recovered cases to 49,405. As per the state-wise compara- Lord Ram at his birthplace in Surat continued to report the tive tally shared by the state health Ayodhya. highest number of cases in the department, Gujarat stood at the “It is a matter of great delight that state with the addition of 237 ones 14th position in the country in the temple is finally coming up,” he on Wednesday that took the dis- terms of the single-day COVID-19 said referring to the bhoomi pujan trict count to 14,902. cases reported Wednesday.

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The wait of centuries finally ended with India creating a golden chapter in Ayodhya as Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the bhoomi pujan of a Ram temple. Ayodhya wit- nessed a grand ground-breaking ceremony A TRYST WITH HISTORY that was attended by prominent people from all walks of life. The Supreme Court ruled last year that Hindus, who believe the site in Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram, be allowed to build a temple there, ending AMID HYMNS, HOMAGE years of litigation. Security was tight in Ayodhya as the sound of prayers filled its streets as devotees and monks thronged its ancient temples to A DAY TO celebrate the occasion

Felicitations to all for the foundation-laying of Ram REMEMBER temple in Ayodhya. Being built in tune with law, it defines India's spirit of social harmony and people's zeal. It will be a testimony to ideals of Ram Rajya and a symbol of modern India yodhya: From blowing moment the word got around of conch shells and ring- about Modi's arrival at the main RAM NATH KOVIND | PRESIDENT ing of bells to ceaseless venue, where access was highly A chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' restricted due to safeguard meas- The construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya is and 'Siyavar Ramchandra Ki ures in place to combat the much more than a religious affair and the Jai', streets of this temple town COVID-19 pandemic. structure will stand as a tribute to the best of got immersed in a religious fer- Another round of chants vour Wednesday as the founda- began when the Prime Minister timeless human values tion-laying ceremony for a Ram began his speech with Jai Siya M VENKAIAH NAIDU | INDIA’S VICE-PRESIDENT Temple got underway here. Ram and crowds in front of TV Some jewellery shops in the sets also responded loudly to Congratulations to the entire country on the famous Shrigaar Haat area Modi's Siyavar Ramchandra ki occasion of bhoomi pujan. May the blessings of turned into places for commu- Jai' slogan. nity television spots as passers- Wearing a green-coloured Lord Rama be with us. With his blessings, our by and even some security per- mask, 60-year-old Shanti, who country will get rid of hunger, illiteracy and sonnel and mediapersons joined was glued to a TV set at a jew- poverty and make India the most powerful nation shopkeepers to watch the live ellery shop, said, "I feel extremely in the world. May India give direction to the world telecast of bhoomi pujan by overwhelmed to experience this in times to come Prime Minister Narendra Modi glorious and historic moment. ARVIND KEJRIWAL | DELHI CM for the temple and his speech. I feel happy that now the Ram Many recalled that these temple will be built." scenes were similar to ones quite Mahendra Yadav, seated next Today is a historic and proud day for India. The common in late 1980s when to Shanti, said, "It is a very im- consecration of the grand Ram temple by Prime 'Ramayan' serial was telecast portant moment in my life, and Minister Narendra Modi at Lord Ram's birthplace on Doordarshan and people used I am going to cherish it to the hilt. has written a golden chapter in the history of to gather at few houses and shops If possible, I will tell stories great Indian culture and civilisation and heralded having TV sets. about this day to my grand- the beginning of a new era Rooftops of buildings in the children." Many were also seen AMIT SHAH | HOME MINISTER area, close to Hanumangarhi reciting couplets of Ramcharit Temple, became hubs and van- Manas quoted by Modi in his tage points for video journal- speech. ists and photographers, while Nagraj said, "Though, I am Modi, Bhagwat share stage roadside trees provided the sitting at Shringaar Haat, I feel much-needed shade to security like sitting at the site of Bhoomi forces deployed for the occasion. Pujan." Shiv Dayal Soni, a third- for the first time since 2014 Some shopkeepers were also generation jeweller, said, "It was seen distributing sweets, while a different type of footfall at my he Shri Ram Temple bhoomi pujan for the first time saffron flags with pictures of shop today. I did not get any cus- 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony in six years. The Shri Ram Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman tomers today and instead devo- T in Ayodhya Wednesday Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra were seen on many balconies, ve- tees came here and watched the was special in many ways. This trust had also extended an in- randahs and rooftops. live telecast of Bhoomi pujan is the first time since the for- vite to RSS chief Mohan While only a few shops were and the speech of Prime Minister mation of the BJP-led govern- Bhagwat as a special guest at open and police barricades Modi."Glued to TV at the same ment at the Centre in 2014, that the 'Bhoomi Pujan' programme stopped people well before the cer- place, along with many passers- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and in Ayodhya which was per- emony area, crowds gathered by and some security person- Prime Minister Narendra Modi formed by Prime Minister on rooftops with social distanc- nel, Savitri Soni said, "I feel shared a stage. Narendra Modi. ing making way for heavy jostling proud to witness this momen- Since 2014, Prime Minister Others who were present at among people to get a glimpse of tous occasion. People coming Modi and the RSS chief did not the event were UP Governor what many described as a historic here at the shop and watching this get a chance to participate in Anandiben Patel and Chief moment for Ayodhya, a Sanskrit event on television gives me im- any event or programme to- Minister Yogi Adityanath. word that means 'unconquer- mense satisfaction. Today's scene gether. After Modi took oath A total of 135 seers, belong- able' and has long been known as reminds me of the first ‘Ramayan’ as Prime Minister in May 2014, ing to 36 spiritual traditions, birthplace of Lord Ram. serial, when people used to gather he has maintained a distance were invited by the Trust for the Chants of Jai Shri Ram, blow- at the house of a person having from the RSS chief. 'Bhoomi Pujan' which was con- ing of conch shells and ringing a television, and ‘Ramayan’ was PM Narendra Modi offers prayers while attending the foundation-stone laying ceremony for the construction of the Ram temple, in But it was Wednesday that ducted by priests from Varanasi of bells reached a crescendo the collectively viewed." Ayodhya PTI PHOTO both came together at the and Ayodhya.

The following is the chronology of events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute 1528: Babri Masjid built by Mir Baqi, com- OCT 24, 1994: SC says in historic Ismail Faruqui 10 for fixing the date of hearing in the title MAY 10: SC extends time till August 15 to mander of Mughal emperor Babur. case mosque was not integral to Islam. case. complete mediation process. 1885: Mahant Raghubir Das files plea in APRIL, 2002: HC begins hearing on determin- JAN 8: SC sets up a five-judge Constitution JULY 11: SC seeks report on "progress of Faizabad district court seeking permission to ing who owns the disputed site. Bench to hear the case headed by Chief mediation". build a canopy outside the disputed structure. MARCH 13, 2003: SC says, in the Aslam alias Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising jus- JULY 18: SC allows mediation process to Court rejects the plea. Bhure case, no religious activity of any nature tices S A Bobde, N V Ramana, U U Lalit and D continue, seeks outcome report by August 1. 1949: Idols of Ram Lalla placed under central be allowed at the acquired land. Y Chandrachud. AUGUST 1: Report of mediation submitted in dome outside the disputed structure. SEPT 30, 2010: HC, in a 2:1 majority, rules JAN 10: Justice U U Lalit recuses himself sealed cover to SC. 1950: Gopal Simla Visharad files suit in three-way division of disputed area between prompting SC to reschedule the hearing for AUGUST 2: SC decides to conduct day-to day Faizabad district court for rights to worship Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and January 29 before a new bench. hearing from August 6 as mediation fails. the idols of Ram Lalla. Ram Lalla. JAN 25: SC reconstitutes 5-member AUGUST 6: SC commences day-to-day hearing n Paramahansa Ramachandra Das files suit for MAY 9, 2011: SC stays HC verdict on Ayodhya Constitution Bench to hear the case. The on the land dispute. continuation of worship and keeping the idols. land dispute. new bench comprises Chief Justice Ranjan OCT 4: SC says it will wrap up hearing on 1959: Nirmohi Akhara files suit seeking MARCH 21, 2017: CJI JS Khehar suggests out- Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde, D Y October 17, judgment by Nov 17. possession of the site. of-court settlement among rival parties. Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A nSC directs UP govt to provide security to 1961: UP Sunni Central Waqf Board files suit AUGUST 7: SC constitutes three-judge bench Nazeer. state Waqf Board Chairperson. for possession of the site. to hear pleas challenging 1994 verdict of the JAN 29: Centre moves SC seeking permission OCT 16: SC concludes hearing; reserves order. FEB 1, 1986: Local court orders the government Allahabad HC. to return the 67-acre acquired land around NOV 9: SC grants entire 2.77 acre of disputed to open the site for Hindu worshippers. FEB 8, 2018: SC starts hearing the civil appeals. the disputed site to original owners. land in Ayodhya to deity Ram Lalla, possession AUGUST 14, 1989: Allahabad HC orders status JULY 20: SC reserves verdict. FEB 26: SC favours mediation, fixes March 5 of land will remain with central government quo in respect of the disputed structure. SEPT 27: SC declines to refer the case to a five- for order on whether to refer matter to receiver. SC also directs Centre and UP govt to DEC 6, 1992: Babri Masjid demolished. judge Constitution bench. Case to be heard by court-appointed mediator. allot 5 acre land to the Muslims at a prominent APRIL 3, 1993: 'Acquisition of Certain Area at a newly constituted three-judge bench on MARCH 8: SC refers the dispute for media- place for building mosque. Ayodhya Act' passed for acquiring land by October 29. tion by a panel headed by former apex court FEB 5, 2020: PM announces in Parliament 15- Centre in the disputed area. OCT 29: SC fixes the case for the first week of judge F M I Kallifulla. Member Trust for Ram Temple in Ayodhya. UP CM Yogi Adityanath being greeted by BJP leader Uma Bharti during the function ahead of n Various writ petitions, including one by Ismail January before an appropriate bench, which APRIL 9: Nirmohi Akhara opposes in SC FEB 19: Ram Mandir Trust appoints office the inception of bhoomi pujan for the construction of Ram temple, in Ayodhya PTI PHOTO Faruqui, filed in Allahabad HC challenging various decides the schedule of hearing. Centre's plea to return acquired land around bearers. aspects of the Act. DEC 24: SC decides to take up petitions on Ayodhya site to owners. AUGUST 5: PM Modi conducts bhoomi pujan at nSC exercising its jurisdiction under case for hearing on January 4, 2019. MAY 9: 3-member media- Ayodhya for initiation of temple construction, PM SETS THREE RECORDS IN A DAY Article 139A transfers the writ petitions, JAN 4, 2019: SC says an appropriate bench tion committee submits lays foundation stone. which were pending in the High Court. constituted by it will pass an order on January interim report in SC. rime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ayodhya Wednesday after a gap of 28 years. PWith this, he made three records together in a day. Modi is the first-ever Prime Minister to visit Ram Janmabhoomi. Also, this is the first instance, when a Prime Minister y has visited Hanuman Garhi to seek Lord Hanuman’s blessings. And, Modi has become the

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of the day uote India records ED summons Rhea RAINS POUND MUMBAI highest 1-day What has Aaditya AGENCIES nCoV recoveries Thackeray got to appear on Aug 7 to do with the Sushant Singh Mumbai, August 5: Heavy rains PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Rajput case? It PRESS TRUST OF INDIA pounded Mumbai, Mumbai seems the Metropolitan Region (MMR) and New Delhi, August 5: A total of Opposition still cannot digest that New Delhi, August 5: The coastal Konkan for the second con- 51,706 patients have recuperated the Shiv Sena-led government has Enforcement Directorate (ED) has secutive day, hitting suburban train from COVID-19 in India in a span come to power in the state summoned actor Rhea Chakraborty services and disrupting normal of 24 hours, the highest in a day, (Maharashtra) for questioning Friday in a money life, officials said. pushing the recovery rate to 67.19 laundering probe stemming from In a rare development, many per cent on Wednesday while the SANJAY RAUT | SHIV SENA LEADER a complaint filed by Sushant Singh parts of south Mumbai like case fatality rate has further Rajput's father with the Bihar Police Churchgate, Marine Lines, Marine dropped to 2.09 per cent, the Union in connection with his death, offi- ED HAD LODGED A MONEY Drive, Kalbadevi, Dongri, Byculla, health ministry said. The cials said on Wednesday. LAUNDERING CASE AGAINST Mazagaon, Parel, Dadar and sur- The recoveries have surged to implementation They said Chakraborty, 28, has RHEA CHAKRABORTY AND HER roundings witnessed heavy wa- A man struggles to walk in the water as waves lash the shore during high 12,82,215 and are more than twice of panchayati been asked to depose before the FAMILY MEMBERS terlogging, throwing the central tide, at Dadar Chowpatty the active cases of the coronavirus raj system is our biggest target now. investigating officer of the case business districts of the area out infection, it said. Due to the record August 7. Once she appears, the SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT'S of gear. highest daily recoveries, the active We are going to do it. FAMILY HAD ACCUSED RHEA OF BIHAR FLOOD SITUATION WORSENS It is our mission. actor is expected to be questioned Central Railway (CR) suburban cases have reduced to 5,86,244 and about her friendship with Rajput, TAKING RS 15 CRORE FROM THE train services were suspended be- comprise 30.72 per cent of the total Empowering this setup is our LATE ACTOR Patna: The flood situation in Bihar deteriorated on Wednesday as biggest dream. We will ensure its possible business dealings and the tween Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj waters from overflowing rivers originating in Nepal inundated fresh COVID-19 caseload. implementation developments that took place over Terminus (CSMT) and Kurla on areas and the number of affected people rose to 66.60 lakh across 16 the last few years between them. Her girlfriend of Rajput, of having be- the mainline and CSMT and Vashi districts, a government bulletin said. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made GIRISH CHANDER MURMU | statement will be recorded by the friended his son in May 2019 with on the Harbour Line after heavy an aerial survey of the affected areas of north Bihar and visited a LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF J&K agency under the Prevention of the intention of furthering her downpour, said CR spokesperson village in Darbhanga district, which has been hit by the calamity. Money Laundering Act (PMLA). own career. The father also wanted Shivaji Sutar. According to the disaster management departments bulletin, the death The summons are linked to a a police investigation to ascertain Similarly, Western Railway toll in flood related incidents remained at 19 as no fresh casualty was GI tagging of money laundering case that was reg- where the Rs 15 crore, which he spokesperson Sumit Thakur said reported. The size of the flood-affected populace, however, grew by MP basmati istered by the ED July 31 on the basis claimed was deposited in a bank ac- that owing to heavy rains, some nearly three lakh since Tuesday and the number of panchayats hit by would of a Bihar Police FIR in which suburban trains were suspended the calamity was 1,165, a rise of 13. The number of people evacuated negatively impact count held by Rajput, had been Sushant Singh Rajput's 74-year-old transferred. Chakraborty had re- and all trains were reversed from from badly affected areas, till date, Punjab’s agriculture was 4.80 lakh, the bulletin said. and also India’s father K K Singh had accused ac- leased a video statement soon after Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra “With an increasing number tress Rhea Chakraborty and her the ED case was filed. and Andheri. Meanwhile, the chief minister set off of COVID-19 patients recovering, basmati exports for an aerial survey of various family of abetting the Bollywood “I have immense faith in god Major landmarks like the there has been a 63.8 per cent in- AMARINDER SINGH | PUNJAB CHIEF MINISTER embankments situated along the actor's suicide. Rajput, 34, was and the judiciary. I believe that I Bombay Stock Exchange’s (BSE) rivers in spate which continued for an crease in the recovered cases in the found hanging in his apartment will get justice. Even though a Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Tower suffered hour and a half before his aircraft last 14 days, indicating that the in Mumbai's Bandra area June 14. lot of horrible things are being the brunt of the rain fury when its landed at Darbhanga airport. COVID-19 response and manage- SHORT TAKES The central probe agency also said about me on the electronic massive signboard on the 29th floor ment driven by the Centre's 'test, questioned Sushant's house man- media, I refrain from commenting got ripped off and hung precari- the Eastern Express Highway and tricts remained cut-off, while in track, treat', strategy is yielding the ager in Mumbai Wednesday in on the advice of my lawyers as the ously. Some sections of a cement the Western Express Highway. Mahad town in Ratnagiri, rubber desired results,” the ministry said Patil-Nilangekar this case. It had grilled the de- matter is sub-judice. Satyamev cladding adorning the exteriors of With thousands of commuters boats were deployed by disaster in the statement. Coordinated im- ceased actor's Chartered Jayate, the truth shall prevail,” she the Jaslok Hospital in south getting stranded, the agencies to rescue several fam- plementation of the strategy by the cremated Accountant (CA) Sandeep Shridhar had said in the message. Mumbai were blown off and fell in BrihanMumbai Municipal ilies stranded in at least four feet Union and state and Union Latur (Maharashtra): August 3. Under the ED's scan- The Supreme Court, while pieces on the road below, but there Corporation (BMC) Wednesday water. Territories governments has also Veteran Congressman and ner are at least two companies hearing Chakraborty’s plea for were no reports of any casualties. evening said that it had made Rains pounded Palghar and ensured that the COVID-19 case fa- former Maharashtra Chief linked to Rajput and some finan- transferring the Bihar Police FIR In some areas, water rushed into arrangements for people at the Thane causing waterlogging in tality rate has been low when com- Minister Shivajirao Patil- cial deals involving Chakraborty to the Mumbai Police, Wednesday ground-floor homes, shops or offices nearest civic schools outside the many towns like Mira Road, pared to the global scenario.The Nilangekar died due to age- and her brother Showik. said that truth behind the “unfor- in south Mumbai as incessant rains major railway stations. Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Ulhasnagar, aggressive testing along with related issues in Pune The ED case, registered July 31, tunate” death of a “gifted and tal- continued all day. Heavy rains also lashed the ad- Naigaon, Vasai, Virar and Dahanu, ramped up hospital infrastruc- Wednesday, family sources has been filed against the accused ented artist” (Rajput) should come Huge traffic snarls were wit- joining coastal districts of Thane, hitting people in a big way. The ture by collective efforts of the said here. He was 90 and is named in the Bihar Police FIR that out even as the Centre apprised it nessed in south Mumbai with trees Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and IMD has forecast heavy to extremely public and private sectors has en- survived by four sons - includes Chakraborty, her family of having accepted the Bihar falling on some roads in Churchgate, Sindhudurg since the past 24 hours. heavy spells of rain in Mumbai sured the increasing recovery rate, Dilip, Ashok, Vijay, Sharad, and six others. Rajput's father has government's recommendation for Marine Lines, Charni Road and In Ratnagiri and Raigad, more and the coastal Konkan area in which has improved from 63 to 67 and a daughter accused Chakraborty, purported a CBI probe in the matter. Worli, hitting vehicular traffic on than 25 villages in two sub-dis- the next 24 hours. per cent in the last 14 days, it said. Chandrakala Dawle, besides grandchildren including two who are Bharatiya Janata Party Book hooch BACK TO WORK politicians. Last month, Patil-Nilangekar tested tragedy accused for Military bands to perform Covid-19 positive and had fully recovered from it. murder: Amarinder across India for I-Day INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE The bands of the army, navy and police have Lalu shifted to RIMS Chandigarh, August 5: Even as performed at Porbandar, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Raipur, director’s house Punjab is mulling a stringent law Amritsar, Guwahati, Allahabad and Kolkata so far to tackle organised crime like man- Ranchi: Jailed former Bihar ufacture and smuggling of illicit PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Independence Day by displaying Chief Minister and liquor, Chief Minister Amarinder their performances across the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) SinghWednesday directed DGP New Delhi, August 5: In a first, country, during the fortnight president Lalu Prasad was Dinkar Gupta that those directly military bands will perform for beginning August 1, it said. shifted from the paying involved in the hooch tragedy in a fortnight across the country On August 7, military bands ward of the Rajendra the state be booked for murder. ahead of the Independence Day are scheduled to perform in Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) to its director’s During a Cabinet meeting here, celebrations August 15, officials Srinagar and Kolkata. The tri- residence, here Wednesday, the Chief Minister also mooted said Wednesday. services band will be giving to protect him from stricter punishment for those in- The bands of the army, navy three performances in Delhi, Covid-19 infection. Shifting volved in the manufacture and and police have performed at one each at Red Fort, Rajpath and has been done on the smuggling of spurious and illicit Porbandar, Hyderabad, the India Gate August 8, 9 and direction of the jail liquor under the Excise Act. Bengaluru, Raipur, Amritsar, 12 respectively. "Military and administration after the Guwahati, Allahabad and Kolkata police bands will also perform security guards and some so far, they said. in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Shimla medical employees of the “The performances are in- and Almora August 8; in RIMS paying ward tested tended as gestures of gratitude Chennai, Nasirabad, ANC Covid-19 positive. and appreciation of the nation (Andaman & Nicobar Command) towards the corona warriors Flag Point and Dandi August 9 PTI PHOTO who have been steadfastly fight- and in Imphal, Bhopal and Shivraj Singh ing to stop the spread of the Jhansi August 12," the state- A sculptor resumes work on a sculpture at a workshop, during unlock 3.0, in the heritage town of Mamallapuram As several Ministers agreed to coronavirus in the country even ment said.The final perform- discharged the suggestion of Advocate at the risk of their lives," the ances in the series will be held Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh General Atul Nanda that a strict Defence Ministry said in a state- August 13 in Lucknow, Faizabad, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh law like PCOCA was needed to ment. The military bands are, Shillong, Madurai and India hits out at China over comments on J&K Chouhan was discharged combat organised crime like smug- for the first time, celebrating Champaran, it said. from a private hospital here gling of illicit liquor, the AGENCIES ment on the internal affairs of any unilateral change to status quo Wednesday after recovering Chief Minister asked a sub- other nations. "We have noted the of Jammu and Kashmir is illegal from coronavirus infection, Committee led by Minister Brahm New Delhi, August 5: India comments of the Chinese MFA and invalid. an official said. Doctors Mohindra to examine the provi- Wednesday hit out at China for spokesperson on the Indian Union The Chinese spokesperson made have advised Chouhan, who sions of the new law and submit calling reorganisation of Jammu Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. the comments following a question was in the hospital for 11 its report at the earliest. and Kashmir as "illegal and in- The Chinese side has no locus standi by a Pakistani correspondent on days, to stay in home- He also assured of justice for the valid" and asserted that Beijing whatsoever on this matter and is ad- the completion of one year of the quarantine and monitor his bereaved families and survivors in does not have any locus standi on vised not to comment on the in- revocation of special status to health for a week, the the case, in which at least 111 per- the matter. ternal affairs of other nations," he Jammu and Kashmir and its bi- official added. Chouhan, sons have died in three districts of External Affairs Ministry said. India's reaction came hours furcation into two union territo- 61, tested positive for Punjab. As many as 40 persons Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava after a Chinese Foreign Ministry ries--Jammu and Kashmir and coronavirus July 25. have so far been arrested. said China is advised not to com- spokesperson said in Beijing that Ladakh. He tweeted Sunday that he did not have any symptoms of the infection and would be discharged if he tested negative in the So far, 18 rhinos, 135 other animals dead in flooded Kaziranga latest test.

AGENCIES were rescued all-out efforts are to Sivakumar have expressed their Wednesday despite receding flood- being made to take care of the an- distress over the huge damage to the water. Around 1.43 lakh people in 5 labourers die Guwahati, August 5: Even as the imals in the entire Kaziranga park sprawled over 884 sq km and 270 villages in 15 districts are still in wall collapse flood situation in Assam improved National Park,” Sivakumar said in its precious wildlife. The couple, in distress even as the situation in significantly since July 24, 50 per cent a statement. The animals that who had visited the park in April Assam has improved hugely in Silvassa: Five labourers died of the world-famous Kaziranga perished this year include 18 rhinos, 2016 to learn about conservation the past two weeks due to a let-up and two were injured when National Park is still inundated, 107 hog deer, 12 wild boars, six wild and anti-poaching efforts, said in in the monsoon. a newly constructed wall of with 18 rhinos and 135 wild ani- buffaloes, four porcupines and three their letter: “The deaths of so many According to the Assam State a factory collapsed due to mals dying due to the deluge till swamp deer. animals, including one-horned rhi- Disaster Management Authority heavy rains near Silvassa date, officials said Wednesday. Meanwhile, Britain’s Prince nos, are deeply upsetting.” (ASDMA) officials, of the 1.43 lakh city in the Union Kaziranga Park Director William and his wife Kate have ex- “The loss of life and livelihood in affected people in 15 of the 33

y Territory of Dadra and Karmashree P. Sivakumar said that pressed deep concern over the dev- Nagar Haveli, police said Assam as a result of the flooding, districts, 1.35 lakh are in the state's

172 wild animals have been rescued astation by flood in Assam for over coming on top of the Covid-19 pan- eight districts -- Goalpara (86,515),

k y m Wednesday. The incident c took place at Surangi so far from floodwater, even though a month that killed 111 men, women demic, is deeply distressing.” Forest Morigaon (16,042), Bongaigaon village, around 16 km from over 95 per cent of the park re- and children in 22 districts, while officials said that not only the (8,239), Dhemaji (6,495), Baksa (5,000), headquarters Silvassa, mained inundated until July 23. 26 others were killed in landslides Kaziranga National Park, located on RG Orang and Tinsukia national led to death of many wild animals Nagaon (4,500), Kokrajhar (4,272) Tuesday night, inspector “Last year, 263 animals, including since May 22. The British royals, the edge of the eastern Himalayan parks, and the Pabitora and there. Of the 223 camps of forest and Kamrup-Metro (4,142). Crops on Harish Rathod of Khanvel many endangered rhinos, were known formally as the Duke and biodiversity hotspots of Golaghat Tinsukia wildlife sanctuaries were personnel guarding the park, three 21,476 hectares of land in 11 dis- police station said. killed in flood while 169 animals Duchess of Cambridge, in a letter and Nagaon districts, but the Manas, also affected by floodwater that were still inundated as of tricts are still inundated. ‘WILL CONTINUE TO P10 Our position is consistent and THURSDAY | AUGUST 6 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR clear on Kashmir. It is an issue RAISE KASHMIR ISSUE’ left over from history between Pakistan Addressing PoK's legislative assembly and India. That is an objective fact on the first anniversary of India's established by UN Charter, Security decision to revoke the special status of Council resolutions and bilateral J&K, Pakistan PM Imran Khan reiterated international agreements between Pakistan and India that his country would continue to raise

WANG WENBIN | FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN, CHINA the matter at all international forums

k y m c of the day uote Markle wins plea 100 killed, nearly 4K injured in Beirut blasts to keep friends The COVID-19 pandemic has anonymous in court AGENCIES caused global RAGING INFERNO uncertainty which CAUSE OF EXPLOSION has had a direct, Beirut, August 5: As many as 100 AGENCIES detrimental effect people were killed and nearly 4,000 Beirut: Fireworks and ammonium nitrate appear to have been the fuel on so many people injured in two huge explosions that that ignited a massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital of London, August 5: Meghan across the UK and around the rocked downtown Beirut, the Beirut, experts and videos of the blast suggest. The scale of the Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, world. Job security has been rocked Lebanese Red Cross said Wednesday. damage, from the epicentre of the explosion at the port of Beirut, to the Wednesday won an attempt to while there is an increased threat to The blasts took place Tuesday windows blown out miles away, resembles blasts involving the chemical keep five of her friends anony- many people’s health evening (around 6.10 pm local time), compound commonly used as an agricultural fertiliser. But the mous in her ongoing High Court shaking buildings all over the city compound itself typically does not detonate on its own and requires legal action in London over HANNAH RETTIE | LEAD AUTHOR, another ignition source. That likely came from a fire that engulfed what UNIVERSITY OF BATH while also causing severe damage breach of privacy against ‘The and casualties, Xinhua reported. initially appeared to be fireworks that were stored at the port. Online Mail on Sunday' newspaper own- President Michel Aoun said that videos of the disaster’s initial moments show sparks and lights inside ers Associated Newspaper the smoke rising from the blaze, just prior to the massive blast. 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, Limited (ANL). We have to used in fertilisers and bombs, had Lawyers for Markle, who take an been stored for six years at the port turned 39 Tuesday, had argued optimistic without safety measures. He said ‘UP TO 3,00,000 LEFT HOMELESS’ for the friends who gave an in- attitude but not an that was "unacceptable". terview to ‘People' magazine to re- unrealistic one. Beirut: A huge blast in Beirut has left 300,000 people homeless and caused We've got to set out Officials did not say what caused damage across half of the city estimated to cost more than $3 billion, its main anonymous in reports of and wed ourselves the blaze that set off the blast. A se- told the media while inspecting the pressed solidarity and sympathy governor said Wednesday. "I think there are between 250,000 and 300,000 the proceedings. The legal team to the prevailing objectives and that curity source and media said it was damage Wednesday that he esti- with Lebanon over the explosions people who are now without homes," said Marwan Aboud, adding that the for ANL, which denies all alle- is not the suppression or caused by welding work being car- mated would lead to losses in the bil- that have dealt a further blow to estimated cost of the damage from Tuesday’s explosion was between $3.0 gations, had resisted the containment of any one state, it's ried out on a hole in the warehouse. lions of dollars. "This is a catas- the country already plagued by the billion and $5.0 billion dollars. Engineers and technical teams have yet to application. about the productive and strategic "It's like a war zone. I'm speech- trophe for Beirut and Lebanon." Covid-19 pandemic and an economic conduct an official assessment, he said, adding that damage from the blast balance that can be achieved less," Beirut's Mayor Jamal Itani Many countries in the region ex- crisis. Iranian Foreign Minister in the port area seems to have extended over half of the city.

SCOTT MORRISON | PM, AUSTRALIA Mohammad Javad Zarif said Lebanon," he added. Turkey Tuesday MACRON TO VISIT LEBANON Tuesday that Iran is ready to offer expressed sorrow over the huge help to Lebanon after the huge number of casualties and damage Younger Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron is travelling to Lebanon Thursday to offer support for the troubled blasts caused massive casualties caused by the explosions. Two people also country after a massive, deadly explosion that has drawn global pledges of medical and humanitarian aid. Macron's and damage in Beirut. Turkish citizens sustained minor in- need to take office told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the French leader will meet with Lebanese political leaders. It "Our thoughts and prayers are juries in the blasts, said the Turkish on board that they provided no further details. Lebanon is a former French protectorate and the countries retain close political and with the great and resilient people Foreign Ministry in a statement. have a economic ties. France is also sending several tons of aid and emergency workers after Tuesday's explosion in responsibility. Ask Beirut, which killed at least 100 people and injured thousands. It was unclear what caused the blast, which of Lebanon," Zarif tweeted. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah yourself the appeared to have been triggered by a fire and struck with the force of an earthquake. It was the most powerful "As always, Iran is fully prepared al-Sisi extended his condolences to "I have concluded that for the question: do I really need to attend explosion ever seen in the city. Several other countries across the Middle East and Europe are sending aid. to render assistance in any way Lebanon over the deadly explosions time being at least the court a party? necessary," he said. "Stay strong, and loss of life. should grant the claimant the orders she seeks, the effect of MIKE RYAN | EXEC DIR, HEALTH which will be to confer protection EMERGENCIES PROG, WHO COVID-19 DEATH TOLL on the sources' identities,” said BRAVING THE STORM Justice Mark Warby in a ruling at the Royal Courts of Justice. SHORT TAKES "That is confidential infor- mation, the protection of which Latin America at this stage is necessary in the Heavy rains interests of the administration of justice. This is an interim deci- pound N Korea sion," he noted. Seoul: Torrential rains are surpasses Europe The ‘People' article referenced in lashing North Korea, prompting court involved the former actress' authorities to take steps to try most affected by the novel coro- friends speaking out against her al- minimize damage, state media navirus, has now recorded a total leged bullying and they have so far said. The North's official of 95,819 deaths as of Tuesday. only been identified in confidential Korean Central News Agency Mexico, the second-most affected court documents, according to ‘The reported Tuesday that the country in the region, has Daily Telegraph'. heavy rain is expected to 48,869 deaths. The spread of the continue in most of the country pandemic has also accelerated in until Thursday. It said Colombia, Peru, Argentina and authorities handling economic Bolivia. Hindu community and agricultural affairs are Last week Latin America be- taking measures to prevent came the most-affected region by celebrates Raksha damage. The places hit by REUTERS the number of cases. On Monday, heavy rain include North and Bandhan in Pak South Hwanghae provinces, a its number of infections surpassed major agricultural region, atin America surpassed Europe 5 million, according to a Reuters KCNA said. LTuesday to become the region tally based on government data. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA with the highest coronavirus death The number of cases increased toll worldwide, according to a after authorities relaxed lockdown Peshawar, August 5: Members of Reuters tally. The region has now measures in order to stimulate eco- the minority Hindu community in Miner strikes recorded more than 206,000 deaths, nomic growth. Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa it rich again approximately 30% of the The virus has infected more than province have celebrated the fes- global total. 18.4 million people worldwide. The A man walks into heavy wind and rain along the waterfront of the Hudson River in front of the New York City skyline tival of Raksha Bandhan with Nairobi: A small-scale miner Brazil, the Latin American coun- global death toll is 698,000. during Tropical Storm Isaias in Weehawken, New Jersey, August 4 REUTERS simplicity amidst restrictions due in Tanzania who had become to the COVID-19 pandemic. an overnight millionaire over A small group of people at- a month ago when he tended a programme held at unearthed two of the biggest Peshawar cantonment's Kali Bari rough tanzanite gemstones TikTok to fight plagiarism by Facebook, US bullying temple where women tied the ever found has struck it rich again, digging up a third Rakhi around the wrist of their stone weighing 6 kg (13 INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE n ByteDance, Tiktok’s Mayer mentioned the two copycat products brothers in the presence of Wilson pounds) with an estimated owner, said in the course in an article on the company website Wazir, a Christian Member of the value of $2 million. The three Beijing, August 5: Facing threats of a US of becoming a global firm, last week. Provincial Assembly (MPA). stones were discovered by ban and smears by rival Facebook, popular it has faced all kinds of "At TikTok we welcome competition. We The majority of people cele- Saninu Laizer. The first two video-sharing app TikTok has been com- complex and unimaginable think fair competition makes all of us better. brated the festival at their homes stones have an estimated pelled to respond to what observers describe difficulties To those who wish to launch competitive due to the coronavirus fear. value of $3.4 million. as an effort to rip up the Chinese-owned firm products, we say bring it on. Facebook is Wazir, the first member of the n Tanzanite, is considered to be and reap their own commercial, political In November last year, even launching another copycat product, minority community from the one of the rarest gemstones benefits and monopolize the tech economy. Facebook launched Reels (tied to Instagram), after their other copy- tribal districts in the Khyber Instagram Reels, which on earth. ByteDance, owner of the video platform, cat Lasso failed quickly," Mayer wrote. Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, said that also bears highly identical said in the course of becoming a global firm, features as TikTok Mayer slammed Facebook's "maligning at- all the festivals will be celebrated it has "faced all kinds of complex and unimag- tacks" disguised as patriotism to drive TikTok with enthusiasm once the coron- 17 killed as boat inable difficulties, including the tense in- and actively safeguards its legitimate inter- soon failed. In November last year, Facebook out of the United States. He added the company avirus pandemic is over. ternational political environment, collision ests and rights, reports Xinhua. launched Instagram Reels, which also bears is willing to take all necessary steps to ensure The coronavirus has killed at capsizes in B’desh and conflict of different cultures and pla- Bytedance's allegations of plagiarism highly identical features as TikTok, and is its long-term availability and success. "Facebook least 6,014 people and infected Dhaka: A passenger boat giarism and smears from competitor against Facebook have two aspects, accord- spending hugely to promote the app in sev- has fared rather poorly in the field of short 281,136 others in Pakistan. At least carrying about 50 people, Facebook." ing to Zhang Xiaorong, an internet market eral countries. Facebook has promoted the videos, and it then launched the two apps which 254,286 people have fully recov- including madrassa students The company vows to strive for its vision analyst in Beijing. Facebook launched a new app in Brazil, France, Germany and resemble TikTok. The logic and facts speak vol- ered while 872 are in critical and teachers, capsized of globalization, strictly abide by local laws, knockoff app named Lasso in 2018, but it more recently in India. TikTok CEO Kevin umes of copying. condition. Wednesday in northern Bangladesh, killing at least 17 people, according to a media report. The incident happened in Netrokona district's Madan COVID IN WUHAN upazila, the Dhaka Tribune reported. A total of 48 people, including madrassa students and teachers, from ‘90% of recovered patients suffering from lungs damage’ Mymensingh, boarded the boat for a cruise. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA It was found that Beijing University of Chinese infected again. The 100 patients' Medicine, was quoted as saying by immune systems have not fully re- Beijing, August 5: 90% of a sam- patients’ lungs are still in the report. Liang's team is also con- covered as they showed a low level Egypt suspend ple group of coronavirus-recovered a damaged state, which ducting follow-up visits with re- of B cells -- - a primary force for patients from a prominent hospital covered patients aged above 65. killing viruses in the human body talks with Ethiopia in China’s Wuhan city where the means its ventilation and The results also showed that an- -- but a high level of T cells which Cairo: Egypt and Sudan pandemic broke out have reported gas exchange functions tibodies against the novel coron- only recognise viral antigens out- suspended talks with Ethiopia lung damage and five per cent of avirus in 10% of the 100 patients side infected cells. after it proposed linking a them are again in quarantine after have not recovered to the have disappeared. "The results revealed that the pa- deal on its newly constructed testing positive for the virus, ac- level of healthy people 5% of them received negative tients' immune systems are still re- reservoir and giant cording to a media report Wednesday. results in COVID-19 nucleic acid covering," Peng said. hydroelectric dam to a A team at the Zhongnan Hospital tests but positive results in The patients also suffered de- broader agreement about the of Wuhan University led by Peng sults, 90% of the patients' lungs are Immunoglobulin M (IgM) tests, and pression and a sense of stigma. Blue Nile waters that would Zhiyong, director of the hospital's still in a damaged state, which thus have to be quarantined again, Most of the recovered patients told replace a colonial-era accord Intensive Care Unit, has been con- means their lungs ventilation and the report said. the team that their families were not

with Britain. The African ducting follow-up visits with '100 gas exchange functions have not IgM is usually the first antibody willing to have dinner with them at

k y m c Union-led talks among the recovered patients' since April. The recovered to the level of healthy produced by the immune system the same table, the report said. three key Nile basin countries first phase of this one-year pro- people, state-run Global Times re- when a virus attacks. A positive Less than half of the recovered are trying to resolve a years- gramme finished in July. The av- ported. Peng’s team conducted a metres in six minutes while their long dispute over Ethiopia’s rely on oxygen machines even three result in an IgM test usually means patients have returned to work, it construction of the Grand erage age of the patients in the six-minute walking test with the healthy peers could walk 500 metres months after being discharged from that a person has just been infected said. The findings are significant as Ethiopian Renaissance Dam study is 59. patients. They found that the re- in the same period. the hospital, Liang Tengxiao, a doc- by the virus. It is still unclear if the coronavirus first emerged in on the Blue Nile. According to the first phase re- covered patients could only walk 400 Some recovered patients have to tor from the Dongzhimen Hospital, this means these people have been Wuhan city. P11 The Indian RIL RANKED NO 2 BRAND GLOBALLY THURSDAY | AUGUST 6 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR economy may recover relatively Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's oil-to-telecom faster from the Covid- conglomerate Reliance Industries has been induced downturn, as ranked second biggest brand after Apple on it did from the global the FutureBrand Index 2020. "This year's financial crisis highest entrant at number two, Reliance

business KENICHI AYUKAWA | MD & CEO, Industries excels on every attribute,"

k y m MARUTI SUZUKI FutureBrand said, releasing its 2020 Index c of the day uote ‘Services activity contracted PMGKAY RBI may go for status States across ‘Up to 75 cr the country quo, announce measures should come forward and beneficiaries highlight their tourist attractions for 5th straight month in July’ got free grains’ to boost virus-hit growth along with the COVID-19-safe measures taken by REUTERS them. The Centre and state PRESS TRUST OF INDIA governments should work towards Bngalore, August 5: India’s dom- systematic tourism promotion inant services industry, a key driver New Delhi, August 5: Union campaigns of economic growth, shrank for a Food Ministry Wednesday said

PP KHANNA | PRESIDENT, ADTOI fifth straight month in July as re- free foodgrains under PMGKAY straining measures to stop the were distributed via ration shops spread of the coronavirus hurt to up to 75 crore beneficiaries dur- business activity and led to record ing April-June period. An immediate job cuts, a survey showed. In March, the government had review of the India has recorded the third high- announced distribution of 5 kg India-ASEAN est number of coronavirus cases of foodgrains for free under the Trade agreement globally, behind only the United Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan and the effective States and Brazil, with over 1.8 mil- Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to ration utilisation of the lion confirmed infections and more card holders for three months as ASEAN-India Free than 38,000 deaths, according to a part of the `20 lakh crore eco- over its misuse. Trade Agreement will contribute to THE SIX-MEMBER the realisation of our 2020 trade Reuters tally. nomic package in response to the The fast-changing macroeco- target of $200 billion set by both That has forced state and cen- COVID-19 pandemic. MONETARY POLICY nomic environment and the dete- parties tral governments to impose strict Besides foodgrains, 1 kg pulses riorating growth outlook necessi- lockdown measures to curb the per beneficiary family were also COMMITTEE, HEADED tated off-cycle meetings of the MPC HARDEEP SINGH PURI | MOS FOR COMMERCE spread of the virus, keeping peo- to be distributed. This was over -- first in March and then again in AND INDUSTRY BY THE RBI GOVERNOR, ple at home and businesses closed, and above the subsidised grains May 2020. stifling demand and cementing given under the National Food IS SCHEDULED TO The MPC has cumulatively cut fears of a deep recession. Security Act. the repo rate by 115 basis points over The benefits The Nikkei/IHS Services The PMGKAY scheme has now ANNOUNCE ITS these two meetings, resulting in of the loan Purchasing Managers’ Index and cut jobs at the fastest pace on been extended till November. DECISION TODAY total policy rate reduction of 250 restructuring INPMIS=ECI increased to 34.2 in THE NIKKEI/IHS SERVICES record. "About 37.5 lakh tonnes of food- basis points since February 2019, should reach all July from 33.7 in June, however, it PURCHASING MANAGERS’ INDEX “With such a prolonged and sig- grains were distributed in the with an aim to boost economic sectors of the was still well below the 50-mark INPMIS=ECI INCREASED TO 34.2 IN nificant downturn, any substan- months of April and May cover- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA growth. The central bank has been economy, as the separating growth from contrac- JULY FROM 33.7 IN JUNE tial recovery will take many months, ing about 75 crore beneficiaries in taking steps proactively to limit COVID-19 has tion. if not years,” IHS Markit’s Cooper each month and 36.54 lakh tonnes New Delhi, August 5: The RBI may the damage to the economy caused spared none and the damage is July was the fifth straight month JULY WAS THE FIFTH STRAIGHT added. foodgrains in June covering about refrain from cutting the bench- by the pandemic and subsequent MONTH THE INDEX WAS SUB-50, widely evident the index was sub-50, the longest A composite PMI, which in- 73 crore beneficiaries," the Food mark lending rate today but can an- lockdowns. THE LONGEST SUCH STRETCH DEEPAK SOOD | SECRETARY GENERAL, nounce other measures like re- such stretch since a 10-month run SINCE A 10-MONTH RUN TO APRIL cludes manufacturing and serv- Ministry said in a statement. As per a research report by SBI, ASSOCHAM to April 2014. 2014 ices, suggested an ongoing deep structuring of loans amid the banks have cut rates on fresh loans “The coronavirus pandemic and contraction in Asia’s third-largest urgency to revive the coronavirus- by 72 basis points, the fastest trans- subsequent introduction of lock- economy, falling to 37.2 from June’s hit economy, experts said. mission ever recorded. down measures continued to weigh weak demand as a result of the 37.8. A Reuters poll shows ana- The six-member Monetary Policy SBI has cut by an equivalent 115 SHORT TAKES heavily on the Indian service sec- pandemic.” lysts expect the economy would Committee (MPC), headed by the basis points on its repo-linked re- tor in July. Business activity and Although slightly improved from shrink 5.1% in the fiscal year RBI Governor, is scheduled to an- tail loan portfolio. new orders dropped again, with June, sub-indexes tracking domestic 2020-21 - the biggest decline since nounce its decision August 6. This Shanti Ekambaram, group pres- SRL appoints the rates of decline remaining and foreign demand remained 1979. is the 24th meeting of the MPC. ident- consumer banking, Kotak Anand K as CEO rapid overall,” Lewis Cooper, an firmly in contraction territory even India’s worsening economic out- Although opinions are divided Mahindra Bank, said the interest economist at IHS Markit, said in though firms cut prices despite an look has likely raised the chances on the rate cut, experts believe rate cuts have had little impact on New Delhi: Diagnostic a release. uptick in input costs. the Reserve Bank of India will cut loan restructuring is more essen- demand stimulation or growth. company SRL Ltd Wednesday “Panellists frequently reported Meanwhile, firms remained pes- interest rates at its policy meeting tial at this juncture to combat the The COVID-19 pandemic is hurt- announced the appointment temporary company closures and simistic about the next 12 months Thursday. States and union territories impact of COVID-19. ing both businesses and consumers of Anand K as its new chief (UTs) had lifted 118 lakh tonnes of "The focus is on restructuring. alike and the uncertainty around executive officer. This is pursuant to the resignation foodgrains from the Food Finance ministry is actively en- when things will normalise has of Arindam Haldar, the Corporation of India (FCI), it said. gaged with RBI on this. In princi- led to muted demand and supply dis- former CEO, who has decided They have reported distribu- ple, the idea that there may be a re- ruptions, she said. AAI urges govt to continue MEIS tion of 111.52 lakh tonnes (93.5 structuring required, is well taken," "Having frontloaded the rate to pursue opportunities outside the company after per cent) of allocated foodgrains Finance Minister Nirmala cuts and with inflation still above leading it over the last four in April-June, the statement Sitharaman had said last week. the 6 per cent mark, the MPC may years, SRL said in a scheme for aluminium sector added. Besides, the central bank is ex- decide to wait and watch and take statement. Anand has over 25 Under PMGKAY, a total of about pected to issue directions regard- a pause in August to monitor India's years of experience in the POST NEWS NETWORK 81 crore ration card holders are to ing the loan moratorium which is progress in its fight against the healthcare industry in India be covered, including beneficiar- coming to an end on August 31 virus both from a health and and international markets. Bhubaneswar, August 5: ies of Antyodaya Anna Yojana amid bankers opposing further ex- economic point of view," Prior to joining, he was with Aluminium Association of India (AAY) and Priority Householders. tension of this facility on concerns Ekambaram said. Apollo Group, based in (AAI) urged the Finance Minister Hyderabad, it added. and Commerce Minister to con- tinue with the processing of MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India SEBI: Tyagi gets Scheme) applications through DGFT BIZ BUZZ 18-mnth extension MEIS Portal and continuation of MEIS scheme with enhanced rate JMG rolls out Hero Central Bank gets new New Delhi: Ajay Tyagi was from 2% to 5% for all aluminium Wednesday given an 18- products to survive the current regional head month extension, till economic situation. Xtreme 160R February 2022, as the AAI sent a letter in this regard Bhubaneswar: JMG Automobiles one of the Bhubaneswar: chairman of markets in wake of the Government envis- Largest Hero Two-wheeler Dealer in Cuttack Pradeep Kumar regulator SEBI, according to a aging cutting the funds outlay for introduced the Hero Xtreme 160R. Setting the Samantaray joined Personnel Ministry order. MEIS (Merchandise Exports from demand is hurting the domestic bar for sportiness and real-world performance, as the Senior This is the second extension India Scheme) from around `45,000 Aluminium exports Aluminium industry and it will the new Xtreme 160R comes with a 160cc air- Regional Manager of given to Tyagi. It comes at a crore in FY 2019-20 to `9,000 Crore from India are take substantial time for the do- cooled BS-VI Compliant engine that is powered Central Bank of time when the economy and for April-December 2020 and di- mestic demand to pick up. The by the XSens technology and advanced India, Bhubaneswar struggling to remain Programmed-Fuel-Injection. The Engine capital markets are staring at verting these funds for other pur- only option left for the industryto Regional Office. delivers an impressive power output of 15 BHP uncertainties due to the poses. sustain is to export the Aluminium Prior to this, globally competitive @ 8500 RPM. Joining the fast lane with a class coronavirus pandemic. The The DGFT has also blocked the products to survive the current Samantaray was due high incidence of leading acceleration - 0-60 km/h in 4.7 seconds Appointments Committee of MEIS module from 23rd July from situation due to COVID-10 pan- working as the the Cabinet headed by Prime - the motorcycle has one of the best power-to- Regional Manager at accepting new applications to unrebated Central & demic, but the prices are expected PRADEEP KUMAR SAMANTARAY Minister Narendra Modi has weight ratios in its class, thanks to the low Ambikapur Region of limit the issuance of any more to continue to be weak due to de- approved extension of Tyagi's State taxes and duties kerb-weight of 138.5kg. Pradeep Agarwal Chhattisgarh. He started his banking career in the term for 18 months, with scrips. This has created an ex- mand slump globally.” (Managing Partner) of JMG Automobiles said, year 1995 and worked in various capacities in effect from September 1, tremely precarious situation for Aluminium exports from India “This premium Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, UP, 2020 up to February 28, 2022, the Indian Aluminium exports ority for aluminium industry to are struggling to remain globally two wheeler will Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra. Out of his total the order said. which have declined by 11% from make India’s aluminium exports competitive due high incidence do Fantastic in banking experience he is having 19 years exposure $5.7 billion in FY-19 to $5 billion competitive and create a level play- of unrebated Central & State taxes the Market and in Branch level by serving the Customers directly. in FY-20. ing field for Indian exporters vis- and duties, constituting 15% of the Initial lot has Recently after being promoted as the DGM he has IDBI launches The aluminium body also de- à-vis global players in international Aluminium production cost which been sold off & been posted as the SRM of Bhubaneswar Region. manded inclusion of aluminium markets. is amongst the highest in the have a waiting During his tenure he is likely to give emphasis for gold loan in Product Linked Incentive Scheme AAI said, “All the Indian world. This is adversely impact- period of One providing financial support to the MSME & Month for Agriculture sector as per the guidelines fixed by RBI Mumbai: LIC-owned IDBI and implementation of Remission Aluminium smelters are operat- ing the sustainability & compet- Future.” & Ministry of Finance. Bank Wednesday said it has of Duties or Taxes on Export ing in the country at around 90% itiveness of the Aluminium launched four specialised Products (RoDTEP) scheme on pri- capacity. The slump in domestic industry.” gold loan branches: three in Bangalore and one in Hyderabad. These gold Bajaj Allianz GIC branches, known as IDBI announces premium Swarna Kalash, have been Will ‘$’ remain the king of currencies launched by remodelling the installment options lender’s existing branches. THE USD STANDS 9 PC BELOW ITS HIGH OF THE YEAR AND NOTCHED ITS WORST MONTHLY PERFORMANCE IN A DECADE IN JULY New Delhi: Private sector Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (GIC) has announced premium ‘Normalcy to AGENCIES sized influence over the world’s financial system to giving it the power to flex its mus- HURDLES FOR installment facility for its health return post-FY20’ New York, August 5: Investors are wor- cle abroad by punishing rivals and bring- THE DOLLAR insurance product Health Guard. ried that the US response to the pandemic is ing errant foreign players to heel. Health Guard - which is available New Delhi: With coronavirus to both individuals and family on dealing a bloody blow to the Dollar, potentially For the world’s central bankers, the Dollar n Inflation worries in pandemic impacting its floater basis - will now have the accelerating what has so far been slow ero- remains the reserve currency of choice by the US operations, United Breweries n premium installment option on a sion in the greenback’s status as the world’s far. The Dollar’s share of global central bank Rock-bottom US interest rates for the Ltd (UBL) Wednesday said it foreseeable future monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and expects normalcy to be dominant reserve currency. reserves stood at around 62 per cent in the first annual basis as per the customer's achieved only after the Investors and analysts, including billion- quarter, compared with about 20 per cent Changes that may affect the requirements, Bajaj Allianz current financial year. In a aire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio and for the Euro and 1.9 per cent for the Yuan, ac- Dollar’s reserve currency status General Insurance said in a regulatory filing, disclosing Goldman Sachs Group strategists, are among cording to the International Monetary Fund. have historically been glacial. statement. Customers having a the impact of the pandemic those who have warned that massive US gov- Foreign holdings of US Treasuries, con- Lately, they have been speeding up net premium of `12,000 or more on its operations, the ernment spending in recent months could hurt performance in a decade in July. Treasury sidered among the world’s safest investments, ALAN RUSKIN| would be able to opt for the

company said it expects the dollar. At the same time, rock-bottom US Secretary Steven Mnuchin said last month rose to $6.86 trillion in May. monthly installment option, it said.

k y m CHIEF INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIST, DEUTSCHE BANK AG c sales and demand of its main interest rates for the foreseeable future and that the Dollar’s status as the world’s reserve Past concerns about the Dollar’s top-dog Similarly, customers with the net brands to be under pressure concerns over a potential rise in inflation are currency is in the US interest and the ad- status, including those that cropped up after Euro, has struggled in the face of existential premium of `6,000 or more can opt due to closure of key denting the Dollar’s appeal. ministration wants to maintain it. Standard & Poor’s, in 2011, downgraded its crises and years of subpar growth in the for the quarterly & half-yearly consumption points, These factors are already weighing on the The Treasury declined to comment further. credit rating of the United States, have proven euro zone. Indeed, during the throes of the installment options, it said, including bars, and increased Dollar, which stands nine per cent below its The Dollar’s dominance endows the US short-lived, due in part to the lack of a cred- coronavirus panic in March, the Dollar’s adding, annual installment duties and taxes. high of the year and notched its worst monthly with many benefits, ranging from an out- ible replacement. The main challenger, the dominance was on full display. option will also be available for long-term policies. P12 THURSDAY | AUGUST 6 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR sports

Sterling, Balbirnie tons power Ireland to a memorable win over England as Morgan century goes in vain

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QUOTES BALBIRNIE SAYS… Satisfying chase: We didn’t perform with the bat at all in the first two ODIs. To come back in the field and to chase down such a total against a good England team is very satisfying Praising Sterling: I tried to be positive whenever I could, obviously it’s a different positive the way Paul (Sterling) bats. We created a big partnership which essentially went a long way to winning the game

MORGAN SAYS… Completely outplayed: I think Ireland outplayed us

today, we had an average day. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA I probably Being three down early, then understood the rebuilding and the guys rescuing New Delhi, August 5: Selflessness importance of family later. We have more than enough defines a leader in Rohit Sharma’s more than ever before. It was wicket-takers in our group. captaincy rulebook and that’s why icing on the cake because my PAUL STERLING ANDREW BALBIRNIE Stirling had a good day, but we he has no hesitation in calling him- daughter (Samaira) is just missed out on the opportunities self the ‘least important person’ growing up. It’s these years Cashing in on opportunities: in the Mumbai Indians team, the of her life that I don’t want to We are learning more and more most successful franchise in IPL’s miss. The first step that she about the players who are history. takes, the first words spoken. The man, who led Mumbai coming in and getting Spending so much time with Indians to four titles, knows that as opportunities. Billings with two her, playing with her, putting captain, it will not just be about her to sleep, it was pure joy fifties, Banton with a fifty today. him getting back into the groove Willey the way he’s playing – it after a forced seven-month break. ROHIT SHARMA seems he has a point to prove “I believe in a theory that when you are captain, you are the least after the long lay-off. INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE gence, as they picked up four wick- out their famous victory over Balbirnie, who came in next, England seemed set to wrestle important person. Others become “Hopefully, the gym will open ets in quick succession. England’s England at the 2011 World Cup then joined forces with Sterling back control at that stage, but Harry more important in the larger this week and I can start my indoor Southampton, August 5: Brilliant lower order fought back, however, where they had chased down a tar- and the pair put on 214 for the sec- Tector (29 n o) and O’Brien (21 n o) scheme of things. It works differ- (strength training) sessions. Right centuries by Paul Sterling (142, with David Willey (51, 42b, 3x4, 3x6) get of 328, thanks to a 50-ball cen- ond wicket. Sterling, then, got run- helped Ireland register another fa- ently for different leaders but as far now, due to Mumbai monsoons, 128b, 9x4, 6x6) and captain Andrew using his brawn in a 42-ball 51, tury from Kevin O’Brien. out because of a mix-up with his cap- mous win against England. as I am concerned, this theory you can't train outdoor. I am plan- Balbirnie (113, 112b, 12x4) helped while Tom Curran finished un- Stirling and Gareth Deland tain in the 42nd over. Thereafter, works for me,” Rohit told this ning to write a letter to MCA (on Ireland comprehensively beat World beaten on 38 as England were bowled stitched together a 50-run opening Balbirnie tried to accelerate the BRIEF SCORES: England 328 (Eoin agency in an exclusive interview. using indoor facilities),” he said. Champions England by seven wicket out for 328 with a ball to spare in the partnership, with the former con- scoring rate. However, that proved Morgan 106, Tom Banton 58, David Suresh Raina recently compared Having won an Asia Cup in Dubai in the final ODI of the three-match 50th over of their innings. tributing 36 of the runs as Ireland costly as he lofted Adil Rashid (1/61) Willey 51; Craig Young 3/53) lost to his cool quotient to that of MS in 2018, he has a fair idea about series. Ireland started off steadily in were able to build a platform that to Sam Billings at long-off and got Ireland 329/3 (Paul Stirling 142, Dhoni. He prefers to play down the what awaits his team next month In a match full of twist and turns pursuit of what would be their had been missing in the previous two back to the dressing room after Andrew Balbirnie 113; Adil Rashid comparison but there is one un- in terms of conditions. Rohit said at the Ageas Bowl, the visitors, who biggest-ever chase in ODIs, edging ODIs. scoring 113 runs. 1/61) by seven wickets. deniable similarity between the the plan is to build up slowly after had already lost the series, Tuesday two – Rohit can also remain as un- being away from his bat for the chased down the target of 329 in fazed as the former India captain longest he can remember. the final over to grab 10 crucial MORGAN SURPASSES DHONI ENGLAND PICK 20 POINTS in the most difficult of situations. “We have lot of time in our points in the ICC World Cup Super Southampton: England skipper Eoin Morgan has broken MS Southampton: England have earned 20 points and Ireland “Not showing anger is not a con- hands...I will be taking it slow. League. Dhoni’s record for most sixes as a captain in international crick- 10 after the opening series of the World Cup Super League scious effort,” he laughs. “That’s a Luckily, I don’t think there is any Electing to field for the first time et. He achieved the feat during the third and final ODI against finished with a 2-1 score-line in favour of the home side natural instinct that you have and rush that I need to show. We have in the series, Balbirnie would have Ireland which England lost by seven wickets. Morgan hit four despite Ireland winning the final ODI at the Ageas Bowl. you don’t try and be someone that enough time. I will work on get- been initially pleased as Jason Roy, sixes en route to his 84-ball 106-run knock at the Ageas Bowl. The Introduced to bring context to ODI cricket, the Super you are not. Try and be yourself all ting back to the ground slowly be- Jonny Bairstow and James Vince left-handed batsman now has 328 international sixes to his League is being played to determine qualification for the the time,” he said. cause the temperature in Dubai is were all dismissed before the score name. As captain, he has hit 212 sixes and has gone past Dhoni’s 2023 World Cup to be played in India. Featuring 13 teams, “You do get angry, lose temper at 40 degrees. It’s not easy,” he said. had reached 50. tally of 211. Ricky Ponting comes third on the list with 171 sixes the 12 ICC Full Members and the Netherlands, who qualified times but it’s important not to show “It’s the longest gap that I have However, England skipper Eoin as captain and is followed by New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum by winning the ICC Super League 2015-17, the tournament it to your teammates. Hiding your ever had in my career without hold- Morgan (106, 84b, 15x4, 4x6) and (170). Dhoni is, however, still ahead of Morgan in terms career is slated to see each side play four home and four away emotions is the most crucial part.” ing a bat. It will be a bit challeng- Tom Banton (58, 51b, 6x4, 1x6) put sixes in all three formats combined. Dhoni has hit a total of 359 three-match series. Teams are awarded 10 points for a win, The Indian vice-captain believes ing. Unless I play, I will not know together a 146-run stand to put the sixes while Morgan has 328 maximums to his name. Overall, five for a tie, no-result or abandoned match and none for a that there is ‘enough time’ before where I am and how I feel but body hosts back on top. Morgan was par- Chris Gayle holds the record for maximum sixes in international loss in the Super League. India and seven other teams will the IPL starts and he would slowly is completely fine. I feel physically cricket. He has so far hit 534 sixes and is followed by Shahid make it directly from the league with the remaining two ticularly belligerent. build on his strength, stamina and more strong than ever because of Afridi (476), Rohit Sharma (423) and McCullum (398). getting a second chance through a Qualifier. But then came an Irish resur- skills during the next one month the last four months,” Rohit said. Kohli, Rohit hold DYBALA VOTED SERIE A Defending champ Rafa to miss US Open top two spots in MVP AHEAD OF RONALDO ODI batters’ list ASSOCIATED PRESS with play resuming for women The MVP award to Dybala was Monday in Palermo, Italy. The PRESS TRUST OF INDIA interesting in the sense that team- Madrid, August 5: Defending first men’s event on the main tour mate Cristiano Ronaldo had a bet- champion Rafael Nadal will skip the is scheduled to be played later Dubai, August 5: India captain ter personal campaign than the U.S. Open because of the coron- this month. Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Argentine this term. avirus pandemic, putting on hold Nadal’s plan to skip the US Open Sharma retained the top two po- Ronaldo ended up being the sec- his bid to equal Roger Federer’s came shortly after the Madrid sitions in the ICC ODI rankings for ond-highest goalscorer in the Italian men’s record for Grand Slam titles. Open, scheduled for September, batsmen, while pacer Jasprit top-division as he scored 31 goals Nadal explained his decision in was canceled because of the pan- Bumrah held on to the No.2 spot to star in Juventus’ title-winning a series of tweets sent in Spanish demic. “We know that the reduced among bowlers in the latest list is- campaign. His form post coron- and English Tuesday. “The situation tennis calendar is barbaric this sued Wednesday. avirus stoppage helped the team re- is very complicated worldwide, the year after 4 months stopped with Kohli holds the numero uno main at the top of the pile till the COVID-19 cases are increasing, it no play,” Nadal wrote on Twitter. status with 871 points, followed end of the season. looks like we still don’t have control “I understand and thank for the ef- by Rohit (855) and Pakistan’s Babar Meanwhile, European golden of it,” Nadal wrote. forts they are putting in to make Azam (829), while with 719 points INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE boot winner Ciro Immobile was The 34-year-old Spaniard called it happen.” Bumrah continued to be steady voted as best striker in the league sitting out the tournament sched- Federer, who has a record 20 at the second spot in the bowler’s Turin, August 5: Juventus for- while Juventus custodian uled to begin August 31 in New Grand Slams to his name – one list, which is being headed by New ward Paulo Dybala has been voted Wojciech Szczesny won the best York “a decision I never wanted to more than Nadal, will be absent Zealand’s Trent Boult. as Serie A’s Most Valuable Player goalkeeper award. take,” but added that he would from the US Open, too, but because The batting chart saw some (MVP) following a strong campaign Inter centre-back Stefan de Vrij “rather not travel.” of two operations on his right knee movement with Ireland captain with the Italian giants. was voted as best defender while “Rafa is one of the greatest cham- this year. Andrew Balbirnie improving four Dybala played an important role Atalanta’s Alejandro Gomez was pions in our sport and we support The last Grand Slam tournament places to 42nd spot after his 113-run in helping Juventus secure their named as the best midfielder in his decision,” US Open tournament The US Tennis Association’s entry the start of play – but made no men- contested without either Federer or innings against England in the ninth successive Serie A title this the top-division. director Stacey Allaster said. list announcements Tuesday noted tion of Nadal. Nadal was the 1999 US Open – four final match at Southampton, while term. He was rather prolific in front All the winners will have special The current No.1-ranked woman, that 2019 women’s champion Bianca The professional tennis tours years before Nadal made his debut his deputy Paul Stirling’s 142 lifted of the goal as he netted 17 times badges printed on their respective Ash Barty, already had announced Andreescu is in the field – at least have been on hiatus since March at one of the sport’s four most pres- him one slot to 26th. across competitions (11 in league). jerseys for next season. she would be missing the US Open. for now; players can withdraw until because of the COVID-19 outbreak, tigious events. Rookie Curtis Campher’s im- pressive first series, which saw him score half centuries both times he batted, has helped him make a noteworthy entry Babar, Masood hold fort for Pakistan after early hiccups into the batsmen’s list at the 191st position. In the bowling chart, Ireland INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE Babar hardly ever looked fussed fast bowler Craig Young’s six throughout his free flowing in- TV umpire to call wickets in the series has lifted Manchester, August 5: Early tea nings in the second session. him 40 places to a career-best was taken on Day 1 of the first Test Two overs later, Babar got to his front foot no balls 89th position, while Mark Adair between England and Pakistan at half century in just 70 balls. Only Dubai: Front foot no balls will be decided (up six places to 138th) and Old Trafford Wednesday, thus put- one ball could be bowled by Jofra by the TV umpire and not the on-field Joshua Little (up 38 places to ting a halt on Babar Azam’s (52 Archer in the over after that before officials for the first time in Test cricket 146th) are the others to move up batting, 71b, 9x4) charge. the umpires called the players off with the series between England and after the rubber, which ended 2- Pakistan’s No.4 was on 52 at tea his due to bad light. Rain soon followed Pakistan, the ICC announced, Wednesday. 1 in England’s favour. partnership of 78 runs with opener and early tea was called. The ICC added that the front foot no-ball England captain Eoin Morgan, Shan Masood (45 batting, 134b, 7x4) Earlier, Archer and Chris Woakes technology will be assessed before any who also scored a century in the swinging the momentum the visitors’ bowled with venom and snared decisions are taken regarding its use in final ODI, has gained one place way in the second session. two wickets to disturb Pakistan’s future games. “Front foot no-ball technol- y and is ranked 22nd, while Jonny Pakistan came into the post- watchful start as they reached 53/2 ogy to be used in ICC World Test

Bairstow has moved up a slot to lunch session having lost Masood’s at lunch. Championship series featuring England

k k y y m m c c 13th position, thanks to his knock opening partner Abid Ali and cap- BRIEF SCORES (AT TEA): and Pakistan, with the support of both of 82 in the second match. Sam tain Azhar Ali in the first session. Pakistan 121/2 (Babar Azam 52 bat- teams,” the ICC tweeted. “Performance of the technology in these Tests will be Babar got off the mark in the sec- ting, Shan Masood 45 batting; Chris Billings has re-entered the rank- reviewed before any decisions taken on ings at 146nd position after ag- ond session with a four off the first Woakes 1/14, Jofra Archer 1/22) its future use in Test cricket,” it added. gregating 132 runs. ball he faced from James Anderson. Shan Masood (L) works the ball to the off side; Babar Azam raises his bat after reaching fifty PHOTOS: ESPNCRICINFO vs England. Match to continue.

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