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L .*M &# Central Government will bear        the expenses of vaccinating nearly three crore healthcare for the future,” he told Chief and frontline workers in the Ministers through video-con-     first round and asked political ferencing. representatives and VIPs not to West Bengal Chief Minister jump the queue for getting the Mamata Banerjee sought in the       first dose of vaccine. meeting that the States should Interacting with Chief have greater role and involve-  40 45'/ points from where they would Ministers, Modi announced ment in the first phase of the be distributed further. that over 30 crore citizens will vaccine rollout when the fter announcing January 16 The Ministry is also likely get the jabs in the next few Centre would send vaccines to Aas the day for launching to soon sign a purchase order months in India against only the States. countrywide Covid-19 vacci- for another anti-coronavirus 2.5 crore people who have The Jammu & Kashmir nation drive, the Government vaccine, Covaxin, which has received them in over 50 coun- Government requested for on Monday placed a purchase been indigenously developed tries in around a month so far. offline registration of the ben- order with Pune-based Serum by Bharat Biotech. India top The countrywide vaccination eficiaries in the State. Institute of India (SII) for 11 drug regulator DCGI drive will start from January 16. States across the country million doses of Covishield — had recently granted emer- In the second phase, those have designated thousands of anti-Covid vaccine developed gency use authorisation (EUA) above 50 years and those under collection, storage and distrib- by AstraZeneca and Oxford to two vaccines, Oxford’s 50 years with co-morbidity ution centres for the January 16 University — each costing Covishield, and Bharat will be vaccinated, said Modi. vaccination exercise, the largest 210, including GST of 10. Biotech’s Covaxin. The Prime Minister did not in the world. The HLL Lifecare Limited, Both vaccines, according specify who will bear the vac- Two dry runs have already a public sector undertaking to a statement from the cination cost for subsequent been conducted. issued the supply order on Health Ministry, have estab- rounds. During the virtual meet, behalf of the Union Health lished safety and immuno- The Prime Minister Modi told Chief Ministers, Ministry in the name of genicity. informed Chief Ministers that “I’m satisfied that we worked Prakash Kumar Singh, Coronavirus vaccine devel- plans were afoot to vaccinate together by standing united in Additional Director, oped by AstraZeneca and the “30 crore people in next few Covid crisis, quick decisions Government and Regulatory University of Oxford will be months.” were taken with full sensitivi- Affairs at Pune-based pharma priced around 1,000 in private “We should be proud that ty. As a result, Covid has not company. market once such sales open both the vaccines are made in spread in India on the scale, on The Covishield vaccine up, said Adar Poonawala, CEO India ...four more vaccines are which it spread anywhere else doses would be initially of its Indian manufacturer on in progress so that we can plan in the world.” shipped to 60 consignment Monday. "    #$ %     " ()  ,           40 45'/ he Indian Army on !  TMonday handed back to the Chinese army one of their *$  40 45'/ soldiers who was apprehended on Friday for transgressing ith the presence of avian LAC. He was returned to the Winfluenza in Delhi, Chinese army at 10.10 am the Maharashtra and Uttarakhand, Chushul-Moldo meeting point. the Ministry of Animal This was the second such Husbandry and Dairying on incident since October last Monday said bird flu has been year when a Chinese soldier confirmed in 10 States and was nabbed after straying into stressed on increased surveil-           India in Ladakh. In the latest lance around water bodies, live     ! "#$      incident, the Chinese soldier bird markets, zoos and poultry crossed the LAC in the south farms. Meanwhile, fresh avian of Pangong Tso (lake) near deaths continue to be reported      * #  Gurung Hill in Chushul sector. in other States too. The two armies are in a stand- The Centre has urged    +   off in this region for the past States not to close mandis or nine months. restrict sale of poultry products      40 45'/ from Sanjay Lake have tested Announcing the safe as there are no scientific reports positive for bird flu so far, return, the Indian Army said of transmission of bird flu to s all eight samples sent to Deputy Chief Minister Manish here on Monday, "The People's human beings. ABhopal lab tested positive, Sisodia said on Monday, asking Liberation Army (PLA) soldier, Prime Minister Narendra bird flu has been confirmed in people not to panic as there is who had been apprehended on Modi has asked all State Delhi, claimed officials on no cause for concern. January 8, has been handed Governments to remain alert Monday. All eight samples — four over to China at Chushul- and ensure local administration Following the develop- from a park in Mayur Vihar Moldo at 10.10 am today." He keeps a constant vigil near ment, the Delhi Government Phase 3, three from Sanjay was in Indian custody for more places like water Zbodies, zoos on Monday imposed a ban on Lake and one from Dwarka — than two days. and poultry farms. sale of processed and packaged have been found positive for China Military Online, a “Till January 11, 2021, chicken brought from outside avian influenza, said Dr Rakesh news portal run by the military, avian influenza has been con- the city. Singh of Delhi’s Animal last week said the soldier firmed in 10 States of the Only samples of ducks Husbandry Unit. strayed across due to “darkness” country,” the Ministry said. and “complicated geography”.    !"!#! 

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 -' /6 (' order of settlement which To bring far more efficien- song & drama, cinema, etc. to would be instrumental in pre- would not be reopened in any cy in the functioning of the percolate the message at the serving the rich legacy of the n a reprieve to the business proceeding by way of review or Information & Public Relations grassroots level. With the pas- state and to reconnect younger         Icommunity especially the revision. department in the changed sage of time, print journals and generations with our glorious small and medium business- It may be recalled that scenario, the Punjab Cabinet electronic mediums like TV past. men to sail through these try- Covid-19 has resulted in led by Chief Minister Capt and radio became more sig- According to a spokesper-    &  (& ing times amid Covid-19, the unprecedented situation for all Amarinder Singh on Monday nificant. Of late, social media son of the Chief Minister’s Punjab Cabinet on Monday sections of the society. Business gave approval to its restruc- has emerged as a potent medi- Office, the expected financial approved the ‘Punjab One community, especially the turing plan. um of communication. liability as on today involved in  -' /6 (' Office, the Special ID Fee Punjab Infrastructure Time Settlement Scheme for small dealers have suffered a lot A spokesperson of the However, the sanctioned purchase of this proposed pro- would be imposed @ Rs.0.25 Development Fund (PIDF). Recovery of Outstanding Dues- due to lockdown and subse- Chief Minister’s Office said strength of the department tected monument and likely unjab Cabinet led by Chief per litre each on sale of Petrol Likewise, the Cabinet also 2021’ to clear and settle their quent decline in the business that the department prepared continues to have provisions to financial implications arising PMinister Capt Amarinder and Diesel within the state. gave approval for certain pending arrears. activity. a comprehensive proposal to engage persons for the tradi- out of existing court cases is Singh on Monday gave a go Likewise, Special ID Fee @ amendments in the Punjab With implementation of Various trade associations right-size its manpower to cater tional modes of communica- around Rs.5 crore. The rate of ahead to levy Special Rs.0.25 would also be levied Infrastructure (Development OTS, the state exchequer would raised a concern that they are to the changing requirements tions rather than the emerging the land has been evaluated Infrastructure Development for every one hundred rupees and Regulation) Act, 2002 bear a financial burden of facing difficulties in procuring and to introduce a degree of ones. from Deputy Commissioner, (ID) Fee to be deposited in the of the value of purchase of through promulgation of an 121.06 crore. statutory forms prescribed flexibility in engaging man- Sangrur and the evaluation of Development Fund of Punjab immovable property within Ordinance and thereafter A spokesperson of the under the Central Sales Tax power with fast changing skill APPROVES ACQUISITION the property has also been Infrastructure Development the state. introducing a Bill viz. the Chief Minister’s Office said Act, 1956 for availing conces- sets by bringing in a compo- & CONSERVATION OF done by the Tourism & Board (PIDB) by increasing The Special ID Fee Punjab Infrastructure that the scheme would be sional/nil rate of tax on inter- nent of outsourced manpower. MUBARIK MANZIL Cultural Affairs department the prices of diesel and levy on imposed will lead to creation (Development and implemented from February 1, state transactions. They also Certain traditional posts are PALACE AT MALERKOTLA through its Conservation registration of property. of additional revenue streams Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 across the state under urged the state government proposed to be abolished in In a bid to preserve the glo- Architect and Chief General According to a spokesper- of Rs.216.16 crores approxi- 2021 in the Punjab Vidhan which all the dealers whose for settling their outstanding favour of new posts which rious heritage of the state, the Manager-cum-Chief Engineer. son of the Chief Minister’s mately annually into the Sabha. assessments have been framed dues by introduction of One would help the department in Cabinet gave approval for upto December 31, 2020 could Time Settlement Scheme for improving its overall efficien- acquisition, conservation and APPROVAL TO AMEND tyred/disabled soldiers in get- need was felt to amend the said posts due to extreme financial apply under the scheme till the clearance and settlement of cy and response. The desired use of Mubarik Manzil Palace, POLICY OF APPOINT- ting the jobs in line with the policy in view of the hardships hardship, would be allowed to April 30, 2021. The dealer can outstanding arrears under pyramidical structure in hier- Malerkotla in district Sangrur. MENTS OF HONOUR & existing policy. Notably, the being faced by dependents. take a fresh Group C appoint- even submit additional statu- Punjab Value Added tax Act, archy has also been adequate- To facilitate the acquisition GRATITUDE TO THE WAR said policy was notified on The amendments in the ment provided they had tory forms like C-forms which 2005 and Central Sales tax ly taken care of. of the Mubarik Manzil Palace, HEROES OR THEIR August 19, 1999 to enable the policy will now allow the fam- upgraded their educational were not produced at the time Act, 1956. It may be recalled that the the state government will pro- DEPENDENTS state government to provide a ily of a martyr to reserve the job qualifications accordingly. of assessment, with the appli- Information & Public Relations vide Rs.3 crore to Begum The Punjab Cabinet gave government job to one depen- for a minor child in case the These amendments, along cation form and will have to RESTRUCTURING OF department is actively engaged Munawwar-ul-Nisa, the owner nod to amend the policy of dent family member of mar- widow of the soldier does not with certain others, would pave make the self-assessment and INFORMATION & PUBLIC in the dissemination of policies of the property as consideration “Appointments of Honour & tyr/disabled soldier in recog- wish to take up the job herself. the way for the next of kin to submit the proof of payment RELATIONS DEPARTMENT and achievements of the state to her for transferring proper- Gratitude to the War Heroes or nition of their supreme sacri- Another provision has been avail the benefits being pro- net tax payable as the result of WITH A THRUST ON government. Earlier, the ty with all its rights to the state their Dependents” with a view fice. inserted whereby widows of vided to them in recognition of settlement. The concerned RIGHT-SIZING TO department used traditional government. The Chief to mitigate the problems being A spokesperson said that martyrs, who had been con- the valour and bravery shown Ward in-charge would issue an ENHANCE ITS EFFICIENCY methods such as exhibitions, Minister said that this decision faced by dependents of mar- with the passage of time urgent strained to take up Group D by the martyr. /5  & -  !   P$  $      !   '  6     O ! NO !   )       &   * O   %#& '      -' /6 (' meeting that five-six water is going to organize 3-days  -' /6 (' because of the intense cold bodies would be developed in International Saraswati weather but the Centre has paid aryana Government on Yamunangar and Mahotsav-2021 from February ndian National Lok Dal no heed to their demands,  -' /6 (' ing government work, causing tentious Central agriculture HMonday decided to devel- districts for the storage of 14 to February 16, 2021 at Adi I(INLD) legislator Abhay Chautala wrote in the letter. damage to public property. An laws. op Pipli in Kurukshetra as a excess water during the rainy Badri and to showcase Singh Chautala on Monday Despite holding eight aryana Police on Monday FIR has been lodged under sec- Khattar had accused world class tourist hub. season so that the same could the rich heritage and history of wrote to the Haryana Assembly rounds of talks with the farmer Hregistered a case under tions 147, 149, 153, 152, 427, Charuni of instigating people The tourist hub which will be utilized for irrigation and the sacred river Saraswati speaker, saying if the Centre leaders, the government has various sections of IPC and 109, 120 of IPC and under dif- to vandalise the programme be developed on Saraswati Setu related purposes. This would where all of the ancient scrip- does not withdraw the three not shown any sign of agree- Damaging Public Property Act ferent sections of Damaging venue. in Pipli would attract tourists not only significantly boost tures including the Vedas and recent farm laws by January 26, ment on the withdrawal of against BKU (Charuni) leader Public Property Act against 71 The Haryana Police had from within the country and the tourism activities in the Upanishads were written. then his letter may be consid- farm laws, he said. Gurnam Singh Charuni among people by name, including used water cannons and tear- abroad and also place Haryana area but also improve the The event would be open ered as his resignation as an The INLD leader said it 71 named people and about Gurnam Singh Charuni, while gas shells to prevent farmers on the international tourist underground water level in to the public and entry would MLA from the House. does not seem that being a 900 unidentified people over 800-900 unnamed people have from marching towards Kaimla map, the meeting of Haryana Kurukshetra, Pehowa, be free. In a letter to Speaker Gian responsible member of the the incident in which also been booked. No arrest has village, where the programme Sarasvati Heritage and Radaur. During the International Chand Gupta, Chautala, INLD House, he can play any role to protesting farmers vandalised been made so far. Investigation was to be held. The farmers, Development Board (HSHDB) Saraswati River project is a Saraswati Mahotsav-2021, one MLA from Ellenabad, protect the rights of farmers the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ is being done at Police Station however, had managed to reach held under the Chairmanship prestigious project of the State day International Seminar on slammed the Centre for impos- under the kind of conditions venue where State Chief level, he added. the venue and damage a of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Government as the water flow- Saraswati would be organized ing the “black laws” on farm- created by the government. Minister Manohar Lal Khattar He further said that the makeshift helipad where Khattar decided on Monday. ing in the River would not only on February 15, 2021 in which ers in an “undemocratic way” “Considering all these sit- was to speak on the farm laws police are collecting evidence Khattar’s chopper was to land The Tourist Hub in Pipli help in overcoming the prob- Chief Minister, Mr Manohar and said the farming commu- uations, if the government of on Sunday. including video clips in con- despite elaborate security would be developed by lem of dark zones in Lal would be the Chief Guest nity in the entire country is India does not withdraw these The accused were booked nection with the incident and arrangements made by police. Haryana Sarasvati Heritage Yamunanagar, Karnal and and would digitally deliver his opposing these legislations. three ‘’black laws’’ by January for rioting, assault on public would take action against those A purported video of Development Board (HSHDB). districts but also the address. Representatives of 16 A farmers’ agitation against 26, then this letter should be servants, damaging public who are found involved in it. Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Apart from boating, it would un-channelized water which countries would participate in the laws has been going on for considered as my resignation,” property, criminal conspiracy Agitating farmers had on Charuni, making an appeal to also offer a wide range of facil- adversely affects the crops in this International Seminar. It over a month and the protest- he wrote to the speaker. and other charges, police said. Sunday ransacked the venue of “end the arrogance of the CM” ities like restaurants, parks, the fields could be effectively was also informed that on the ing farmers have been camping A couple of days ago, Talking to ‘The Pioneer’ the ‘’kisan mahapanchayat’’, by not allowing him to address museums etc to the visitors. utilized for irrigating fields pattern of Maha Aarti on at Delhi’s borders in the cold Chautala had said he would over the phone, Gharaunda forcing the cancellation of the mahapanchayat, was cir- The State Government is and beautification of rural Brahma Sarovar, evening Aarti weather conditions, he point- resign from the Assembly if the (Karnal) Police Station Khattar’s programme during culating on social media. On already developing Adi Badri in ponds. would be performed in Adi ed out. demands of the farmers were Inspector Mohan Lal said that which he was to address the January 6, the BKU (Charuni) Yamunangar as a tourist desti- It was also informed that Badri on February 14, 2021 and More than 60 farmers not accepted by the Centre by the police have taken action gathering highlighting the had threatened to oppose the nation. Haryana Sarasvati Heritage in Pehowa on February 16, have “attained martyrdom” January 26. against 900 people for obstruct- “benefits” of the three con- ‘’kisan mahapanchayat’’. It was also decided in the Development Board (HSHDB) 2021.      7   *   ,CDE *!   %&'(((   )   *          &     '*O )!   *$  -' /6 (' a week or so to complete the He further said that the culling of 1.66 lakh poultry instructions were issued to the  -' /6 (' cleared of carcasses, the official ious parts of the state. Till date, total of 21,000 poultry birds, he added. local residents to not roam  said. 215 native birds have been Abirds at Barwala culled in Ranga said that workers around the affected poultry s many as 4357 migratory He said that active surveil- found dead in various parts of the first-three days of the used to wear PPE kits before farms, in which culling opera- Shimla/:Cold Abirds have died till now lance of Avian Influenza is Himachal. culling exercise in Barwala- commencing the culling oper- tion is to be executed. The team weather conditions persisted in due to the bird flu at Pong wet- being done in the Wildlife 1000 dead domestic poul- region after sam- ation. Birds are made uncon- members are not allowed to go most parts of Punjab and land in Himachal’s Kangra dis- Sanctuary area by rapid try birds were also found ples of some birds in two poul- scious through a medicine that to their homes till the comple- Haryana on Monday.Haryana’s trict. response teams and monitored dumped in Dharampur sub try farms at Kheri and Ganauli was mixed in the farm’s water tion of the culling operation. Narnaul was the coldest place “With carcasses of 122 from a control room at Nagrota division of district Solan. villages in district tank and supplied to the birds’ They stay at their designated with a minimum temperature more migratory birds found at Surian. It is for the first time that tested positive for the H5N8 enclosures. On Monday, the quarantine centers located in of four degrees Celsius, a notch Pong wetland till afternoon, the The situation seems to be bird flu has been reported at strain of avian flu on January culling operation was carried Raipurrani-Barwala areas. The below normal.A thick blanket death toll of birds reached under control. Recent mortal- the Pong wetland which hosts 8. out at Nature Poultry Farm and operation will continue until at of fog enveloped several cities, 4357 due to avian influenza- ity numbers of migratory birds more than one lakh winged Talking to ‘The Pioneer’ Siddharth Poultry Farm. least 1.66 lakh poultry birds are Madhya Pradesh and including Chandigarh, Ambala, H5N1. There is a drastic are showing a declining trend guests during winter season. over the phone, Haryana State On the third day of the culled in the area. reports are awaited. , Sirsa and Patiala, in the decline in the number of dead continuously for the last two All the wetlands including Department of Animal culling of poultry birds exer- Ranga further said that on The State Government on morning.Chandigarh, the joint birds found in the Pong Dam days. The control and con- Renuka wetland, which hosts Husbandry Joint director LC cise, 7800 poultry birds were Monday the officials were January 8 had announced capital of both states, recorded Wildlife Sanctuary now,” said a tainment measures to deal with migratory birds every year, Ranga on Monday said that the culled at Siddharth Poultry pressed to conduct a survey in compensation to the owners of its low at 9.5 degrees Celsius, senior official of the Wildlife the bird flu outbreak in Pong wildlife sanctuaries and zoos in team members of the District Farm in Kheri village and the affected areas. More sam- the affected farms on the basis four notches above normal, as wing of Forest Department, wetland continued for the 15th the state have been put on bird Task Force along with officials Nature Poultry Farm culled. ples of the deceased birds, of Rs 90 per poultry bird. per Chandigarh Meteorological Himachal while talking to The day, the official added. flu alert. Notably, humans can of Animal Husbandry have On the first day, at least including their blood, food There are around 110 poultry Department.Among other Pioneer. It was on Monday last get infected by H5N1 only been working on a war footing 3,700 poultry birds were culled given to them and carcasses, farms in the Barwala belt in places in Punjab, Amritsar, He said that the situation is week when the bird flu was upon close interaction with for the last third days to com- on the first day, including 1,000 among others, were sent to the Panchkula. The mass mortali- Ludhiana and Patiala recorded being closely monitored and confirmed in carcasses of infected live or dead birds, or plete the culling exercise of 1.66 birds at Siddharth Poultry Regional Disease Diagnostic ty of poultry birds was report- minimum temperatures of 7.2, analyzed. Most of the dead migratory birds found dead at H5N1-contaminated environ- lakh poultry birds as per the Farm and 2,700 birds at Nature Laboratory (RDDL) in ed in about two dozen poultry 7.9 and 8 degrees Celsius birds stuck in the inaccessible Pong Wetland. ments. If infected, humans instructions of the Government Poultry Farm while on Second Jalandhar and indian National farms. The mortality among respectively, up to four notch- swampy areas at Pong have Not only migratory birds, tend to fall severely ill and also of India, Ministry of Animal day, 9300 poultry birds were Institute of High Security the birds has been reported es above normal. been retrieved and the area is but crows have also died in var- require hospitalisation. Husbandry. It will take at least culled. Animal Diseases, Bhopal of since December 5, 2020. PNS             '  -                   '   ! N6 6&  O Chandigarh:Two more people charged after recovering from  -' /6 (' Prakash Pandey apprised the nents and is engaged in policy succumbed to the novel infection, taking the number of  -' /6 (' since the Akalis were now out asked, while disclosing that Chief Minister through a pre- formulation and development Coronavirus in Punjab on cured persons to 160920 in the of power they were trying to the central government was still aryana Chief Minister sentation regarding the activi- of communication strategy for Monday, pushing the state’s state, at a rate of 95.09 percent. unjab Minister for raise the Rajoana issue to make sitting over the issue. HManohar Lal Khattar on ties being conducted by the improving the business envi- death toll to 5447. The mortal- The state still has 2858 PCooperation and Jails political capital out of it. Senior Congress leader Monday directed the officers Department. ronment in Haryana. ity rate stood at 3.21per cent in active COVID-19 cases — Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa The Jails Minister said said, this was so characteristic concerned of Haryana Foreign He said that the the state. With 202 fresh Covid- accounting for 1.68 percent of on Monday lashed out at the Punjab government had par- of the Akalis that while in Cooperation Department to Department is working 19 cases reported in the past 24 the total confirmed cases in the Shiromani Akali Dal president doned prisoners to mark the power they forget everything identify potential investors towards promoting Haryana as hours, the state’s infection count state till date. Of them, 8 crit- Sukhbir Singh Badal for play- 550th birth anniversary of Sri including Punjab and the panth across the world in order to a most preferred destination for reached 169225, the state’s bul- ical patients are on ventilator ing politics over release of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it had also as they remain obsessed with establish Haryana as a global investment from abroad as letin stated. Of the total two support, while 109 are on oxy- Balwant Singh Rajoana, con- proposed to the central gov- their self interest and once brand through ‘Go-Global well as developing strong ties deaths, one each was reported in gen support, the bulletin added. victed for the assassination of ernment that all those prison- they are out of power, they start Approach’. with academic institutions and Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur. former CM Beant Singh. ers who had already spent the remembering the panth and The Chief Minister said Haryanvi diaspora for the Among the fresh cases, the 6 DEATHS, 244 CASES IN Reacting to Sukhbir’s maximum punishment period the panthic issues just to take this while presiding over the socio-economic welfare of the highest 32 were reported from HARYANA appeal to the President to par- of their sentence and were still political mileage. Randhawa first review meeting of the region. He said that the Mohali followed by 31 in The Covid-19 death toll in don Rajoana and release him, languishing in different jails asked Sukhbir Badal as why he newly formed Haryana Foreign Department aims to establish Amritsar, 19 in Hoshiarpur, 17 Haryana rose to 2956 on Randhawa asked as to why he should be released. did not raise the matter in the Cooperation Department in the State as a hub for industries, each in Patiala and Jalandhar, Monday with six more fatali- (Sukhbir) did not raise this “Why did not Harsimrat parliament or during the PM Chandigarh. education, skill development 15 in Ludhiana, 11 each in ties, while 244 new cases demand when his party was Kaur Badal, as she was a cen- and the President’s visit to During the meeting and tourism. He said that the Ropar and SBS Nagar, as per pushed the infection tally to part of the National tral minister then, take up the Punjab during the 550thbirth Director General and Secretary, Department has been holding the bulletin.In the last 24 hours, 2,65,199, a health department Democratic Alliance govern- demand with the government centenary celebrations of Guru Foreign Cooperation active discussions with poten- a total of 265 patients were dis- bulletin issued here said. ment at the centre. He said, and help in their release?” he Nanak Dev. Department, Dr. Anant tial investors from all conti-    !"!#!   

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Minister Hardeep Singh Puri ACovid-19 cases and a high that the process of virus-laden process by which aerosol par- These fluorescent aerosols on Monday said as he outlined rate of recovery have resulted $ F?#,C )4( -4$ droplets being transported ticles are transported into the were used to track the move- that the development /rede- in a continuous fall in the into deep lung increases with deep generations of the lung,” ment and deposition of parti- velopment of Central Vista is country’s active caseload, which    decreasing breathing fre- he added. cles in the capillaries. being undertaken with the accounts for only 2.13 per cent quency. Prof. Panchagnula’s team The researchers studied objective of upgrading of the total infections, the The research team led by worked to gain a deeper the movement of the fluores- Parliament’s space, facilities Union Health Ministry said on Monday. This is amongst the Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, understanding of how the rate cent aerosol particles in cap- and equipping it better. Monday. highest the world over. The Department of Applied of flow of droplet laden with illaries of size ranging from Work on redevelopment posal was sent a few days ago, approval, he answered, “No”. The number of daily new Ministry said that 78.56 per Mechanics, IIT Madras, with virus determines the deposi- 0.3 to 2 millimetres which of Rajpath will start soon after discussed and cleared after a Last month, Prime fatalities has also declined sub- cent of the new recovered cases his research scholars Arnab tion of the virus in the lungs. covers the range of bronchiole this year’s Republic Day parade. detailed discussion,” he said. Minister Narendra Modi had stantially in the country. On are observed to be concentrat- Kumar Mallik and Soumalya In their research, the team diameters. The work is expected to be Additional secretary of the laid the foundation stone of the Monday, less than 170 such ed in 10 States/UTs. Mukherjee, IIT Madras mod- reported that holding the They found that the depo- completed in the next 10 Union Housing and Urban new Parliament building where deaths were recorded after 229 Kerala has reported the elled the breathing frequency breath and having low breath- sition is inversely propor- months. Affairs Ministry is the chair- the Lok Sabha chamber will days, the Ministry said. In fact, maximum number of single in a laboratory and found ing rate can increase chances tional to the aspect ratio of As things stand, days after man of the 14-member have a seating capacity for 888 in the last 24 hours, India day recoveries with 4,659 newly that low breathing frequency of virus deposition in the capillaries, which suggests the Supreme Court’s go ahead, Heritage Conservation members, while the Rajya reported 16,311 new cases. recovered cases. 2,302 people increases the time of resi- lungs. that the droplets are likely to the Heritage Conservation Committee. The panel has nine Sabha will have 384 seats for India’s total active case- recovered in Maharashtra fol- dence of the virus and there- The study was conducted deposit in longer bronchi- Committee (HCC) under the government officials and four members. The National load has fallen to 2.25 lakh lowed by 962 in Chhattisgarh. fore it increases chances of to pave the way for develop- oles. Ministry of Housing and Urban academics from School of Emblem will crown the new (2,22,526) on Monday with Similarly, 80.25 per cent of the deposition and consequently ing better therapies and drugs The scientists also studied Affairs, has cleared the pro- Planning and Architecture and Parliament building. 16,959 infected people recov- new cases are concentrated in the infection. for respiratory infections. how the ‘Reynolds Number,’ a posal for the new Parliament Delhi University. “The com- The Central Vista revamp, ered and discharged. This has 9 States and UTs. Also, the multiscale lung Previous work from the parameter that quantifies the building under the Central mittee’s members are the ones announced in September, 2019 led to a net decline of 809 from Kerala has also reported structure has a significant group has also highlighted nature of flow - steady or tur- Vista Redevelopment Project. who look into what is provid- envisages a new triangular the total active caseload. the highest daily new cases at effect on a person’s suscepti- the significant variability in bulent, determines the depo- Responding to a query ed under unified building Parliament building, with a The total recovered cases 4,545 followed by Maharashtra bility to Covid-19, said the aerosol uptake from individ- sition in the capillaries. during a press conference, bylaws for preserving the her- seating capacity for 900 to stand at 10,092,909. The gap with 3,558new cases. study which is published in ual to individual, suggesting a They found that when the Ministry of Housing and Urban itage based on which they 1,200 MPs, that is to be con- between recovered cases and Six States/UTs account for the journal Physics of Fluids. reason why some people are flow of aerosol movement is Affairs’ Secretary Durga accept, reject or suggest certain structed by August, 2022 when active cases, that is steadily 69.57 per cent of the daily Elaborating on the need more susceptible to airborne steady then the particles Shankar Mishra on Monday modifications,” Mishra added. the country will be celebrating increasing, is nearing 99 lakhs deaths with Maharashtra wit- for such research, Prof. diseases than others. deposit via the process of dif- said the committee discussed Notably, the HCC does not its 75th Independence Day. and presently stands at nessing the maximum casual- Panchagnula, said, “Covid-19 The IIT Madras research fusion, however, if the flow is the proposal of new parliament hold a public hearing. Asked The common Central 98,70,383. ties (34). Kerala and West (the disease caused by team imitated the droplet turbulent then the particles building and gave its approval whether public hearing was Secretariat is likely to be built The recovery rate has also Bengal followed with 23 and 19 Coronavirus) has opened a dynamics in the lung by deposit via the process of today (Monday). “The pro- mandatory before granting by 2024 under the project. improved to 96.43 per cent on daily deaths, respectively. gap in our understanding of studying the movement of impaction !        +!2         %(&3 +              1!+     # $ all geared up for a long haul dur-  40 45'/  ! "  eral witnesses and rigorous   40 45'/ tody of the owners even dur-  40 45'/ ing the ongoing winter season.   #    technical analysis,” the NIA ing the proceedings. At present, more than one lakh he NIA on Monday filed $ %&( said in a statement here. he Centre on Monday jus- “There is a difference ith the impasse continu- troops of India and China are Tfirst supplementary charge- Investigation has also Ttified in the Supreme Court between sale and seizure. Wing at the Line of Actual facing each other in Ladakh sheet before a Special Court, () revealed that arrested accused the 2017 rules under the When sale is there, then Control (LAC) for the last nine thereby heightening tension. Ranchi under various IPC Sunil Manjhi, Regional Prevention of Cruelty to income is generated. We are months, Chief of Defence Staff During his tour of Ladakh, Sections relating to criminal 6 Lakh along with other Committee Member of CPI Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, and only concerned with confis- General Bipin Rawat reviewed Rawat was also likely to inter- conspiracy and provisions of incriminating documents were (Maoist), and absconding said that there is difference cation of animals from the the operational readiness of the act with troops at some bases in Unlawful Activities seized from his possession. accused Krishna Da, Regional between “seizure” and “confis- rightful owner and thus kept armed forces on Monday in Ladakh tour, officials said here an effort to boost their morale, (Prevention) Act against four The NIA took over the Committee Member and cation” of animals and a plea locked up and injured,” the Ladakh. He is also likely to visit on Monday he was apprised of officials said. He was also like- accused persons in the CPI investigation of the case on July Secretary, North Chotanagpur can be filed in the concerned bench said. some forward areas along the the current situation on the ly to review the readiness of (Maoist) case of Jharkhand. 21, 2018 and re-registered it to Zone of CPI (Maoist) were court seeking release of seized During the hearing, border. 1,700 km LAC in Ladakh by the some of the fighting formations. The four are Manoj Kumar probe the case. involved in raising funds by animals. Solicitor General Tushar Incidentally, the CDS had commanders of the Leh based His visit came at a time alias Manoj Kumar Yadav “Investigation has estab- collecting levy through extor- The top court said that Mehta, appearing for Centre an extensive tour of Arunachal ‘Fire and Fury Corps’. with all the three Services have (arrested), Krishna Da alias lished that arrested accused tion for commission of terror- confiscation of animals can said that they have filed a Pradesh some days back to He was also updated about ramped up their war fighting Krishna Hansda (Absconding), Manoj Kumar Yadav, was ist activities by way of attack- only happen after the convic- detailed reply to the petition check readiness. He interacted the army’s preparedness to machinery. The Army has Sunil Manjhi alias Sunil working as an associate/ Over ing security forces, damaging tion of a person under the and so far as seizure is con- with the Army and Indo- remain fighting fit during the deployed crack mountain Murmu (Arrested) and Manoj Ground Worker (OGW) of public and private property, PCA Act and it cannot be cerned a plea can be filed in Tibetan Border harsh winter months. The brief- troops in Ladakh besides gear- Kumar Choudhary (Arrested), the CPI (Maoist), a proscribed disrupting public peace and done during the pendency of concerned court for release of Police(ITBP)troops on some of ing included logistical situation ing up its formations all along all residents of district Giridih, terrorist organization, and was killing innocent people. trial. seized animals. the posts maintained by air. He of winter clothing and prefab- the 4,000 km long LAC stretch- Jharkhand. the conduit between the con- It was further established A bench of Chief Justice He said that the petition- also reviewed some air force ricated heated huts to enable the ing from Ladakh in the west to On January 22, 2018, after tractors and the banned orga- during investigation that Manoj SA Bobde and Justices AS er NGO has confused bases and advanced landing troops to withstand temperature Arunachal Pradesh in the east. collection of levy amount, nization. Kumar Choudhary was also Bopanna and V between “seizure” and “con- grounds in the State facing dipping to minus 30 degrees. The IAF has also increased its accused Manoj Kumar, while With no clue available ini- CPI (Maoist) cadre who used Ramasubramanian said that it fiscation” and an animal sub- China in the east. The top brass As multiple rounds of talks alert on all the forwards bases he was en-route to deliver the tially, break-through in the to collect the levy amounts and is talking about the situation jected to cruelty cannot be briefed him about the situation at the military and diplomatic facing China and deployed extorted funds to the cadres of investigation was achieved sub- hand over the same to the other where the animals are taken allowed to be maintained by in the eastern sector. levels have so far failed to break most of its frontline fighter jets CPI (Maoist), was arrested by sequently after extensive and senior members of the pro- away from the protective cus- that person. As regards the ongoing the logjam, the Indian army was there. State Police and levy amount of meticulous examination of sev- scribed organisation, it added. !     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Addressing the participants Modi should apologise and along the entire 7,516 km Assets of the Indian Navy, at National Youth Parliament immediately repeal the con- coastline and Exclusive Coast Guard, Customs and 2021, organised by the Ministry tentious farm laws which are Economic Zone(EEZ) of other maritime agencies will of Youth Affairs and Sports, against the interest of farmers India. The first such exercise participate in the exercise, and the Lok Sabha Secretariat of the country. was held in 2019. the conduct of which is also in the Central Hall of the The Congress’ sharp reac- Giving details here on being facilitated by the Parliament House, the Speaker tion came soon after the Monday, the Navy said the Ministries of Defence, Home said before Independence, Supreme Court said it has drill will involve all the 13 Affairs, Shipping, Petroleum Indian youth was at the fore- made up its mind to stay the coastal States and Union and Natural Gas, Fisheries, front of the struggle for free- implementation of the three Territories along with other Customs, State dom. “In a similar way the debate and discuss and then way in strengthening the spir- farm laws which have led to maritime stakeholders, Governments and other agen- youth today must work cease- reach a conclusion after exten- it of democracy in keeping with protests by thousands of including the fishing and cies of Centre and State. lessly towards taking India to sive discussion. This is the the motto of Nation First, he farmers at various Delhi bor- coastal communities. While smaller scale the path of prosperity and strength of the democratic sys- said. Sports Minister Kiren ders. The exercise is being coor- exercises are conducted in progress,” he said. tem that gives everyone the Rijiju and Secretary-General, Congress chief spokesper- dinated by the Indian Navy. coastal states regularly, includ- Birla also said that in a right to express their views. He Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh son Randeep Surjewala also The entire coastal ing combined exercises democracy we share our hoped that the Youth were also present on the occa- urged the Supreme court to security set up was reorgan- amongst adjoining states, the thoughts and experiences, Parliament would go a long sion. register cases against Modi, ised after the 26/11 Terror conduct of a security exercise Home Minister Amit Shah attack at Mumbai which was at national-level is aimed to and chief ministers Manohar launched via the sea route. serve a larger purpose. 4 $   5    Lal Khattar and Yogi The scale and conceptual It provides opportunity, at Adityanath after taking note expanse of the exercise is the apex level, to assess our 5   &67   $'       of their actions that caused unprecedented in terms of preparedness in the domain of damage to public property. He the geographical extent, the maritime security and coastal ally. This was announced by India’s thriving biodiversity ,as said the central and state gov- number of stakeholders defence.  40 45'/ Union Environment Minister these big cats sit at the top of ernments have dug up roads involved, the number of units Exercise ‘Sea Vigil 21’ will Prakash Javadekar on Monday food chain and their growing and caused blockades on the participating and in terms of provide a realistic assessment rom this year onwards, ten at an event here after releasing numbers shows the well being national highways around the the objectives to be met. of our strengths and weak- Fbest national parks, 5 Management Effectiveness of the whole ecosystem.” national Capital. The exercise is a build up nesses and thus will help in coastal and marine parks and Evaluation (MEE) of 146 Management Effectiveness “Prime Minister towards the major Theatre further strengthening mar- top five zoos in the country will national parks and Wildlife Evaluation (MEE) of Protected Narendra Modi should apol- level exercise TROPEX itime and national security. be ranked and awarded annu- Sanctuaries in the Country. Areas (PAs) has emerged as a ogise not only to the families At present, India has a net- key tool for PA managers and is of 65 farmers who have sac- work of 903 protected areas increasingly being used by gov- rificed themselves, but also to across the States covering about ernments and international the 62 crore farmers of the 5 per cent of the total geo- bodies to understand the country. The prime minister graphic area of the country. In strengths and weaknesses of the should thereafter talk to the order to assess the efficacy of protected area management agitating farmers himself and protected areas, evaluation of systems. nothing short of it is accept- management effectiveness is The results of the present able to the ‘annadatas’,” required, said the Minister. assessment are encouraging Surjewala said at the AICC He said that what other with an overall mean MEE Press conference. countries could not achieve, score of 62.01 per cent which is Surjewala said the PM India has achieved and today higher than the global mean of should come forward and has a thriving biodiversity. “70% 56 per cent. On the occasion, wipe the tears of farmers, he of the global tiger population, the Management Effectiveness should shed his support for 70% of asiatic lions and more Evaluation of Indian Zoos crony capitalists and than 60% of leopards popula- (MEE-ZOO) framework was announce the repeal of the tion in India is a certificate of also released. three farm laws immediately.    !"!#!   *       )   )   "      !&+ " ,  ' "* !  % %   %   7 / Diseases (NIHSAD) for a virus. Crows from Beed and the spread of bird flu, the state Tuesday. (  6' $=' 7/7)(= / chemical analysis, reports of Dapoli in Ratnagiri district animal husbandry department Kumar, meanwhile, said he Maharashtra which had confirmed that “800 were infected by H5N8 avian has to sound high alert in the that it was “safe” to consume topping short of calling the TGovernment on Monday to 900” birds had died due to influenza virus. Similarly, 180 state,” Tope said. eggs or chicken as the virus SBJP a fascist force, Bengal sounded a “high alert” across Avian influenza. birds, including 128 hens, were Confirming the outbreak cannot withstand cooking tem- Chief Minister Mamata the State, as the health author- On its part, the NIHSAD found dead during the last of bird flu in some parts of peratures. He said that people Banerjee on Monday said that ities confirmed that the bird flu had confirmed that two crows few days in Latur district of Maharashtra, State Animal need not worry as infection to there is no difference between was the cause of the death of from Mumbai died due to bird Marathwada region. Husbandry Department secre- humans due to bird flu was the saffron outfit and outgoing birds in Parbhani district where flu. On Sunday, 11 crows were Talking to media persons at tary Anoop Kumar said that “rarest of rare” US President Donald Trump “800 to 900” birds died due to found dead at Chembur in Jalna where he had gone to cel- the state government would In a related development, adding Bengal will witness a avian influenza later last week north-central Mumbai, fol- ebrate his birthday, State Health intensify bio-safety measures in the Thane Municipal second famine if they come to and also in places like Beed, lowing which a team of doctors Minister Rajesh Tope said that poultry farms so that there was Corporation has set up a con- power in the State. Mumbai, Thane and Dapoli. from the BMC health depart- there was a need to sound no interface with wild birds. trol room to monitor the situ- “There is no difference Three days ago “800 to ment rushed to the spot to “high alert” in the state. Kumar said that as part of ation and appealed to people to between BJP and Trump as :) +  ) "     900” chickens died in examine the cause of the death “There has been an out- the action plan being imple- promptly report any cases of they represent two sides of the /        Murumba village in Parbhani of crows. break of bird flu in many states. mented to fight bird flu in the bird deaths in the city. “The same coin,” Banerjee said refer- district in Marathwada. The Three pond egrets and a Maharashtra has also joined state, the culling of birds would TMC will undertake a cam- ring to how one party like the )(,".(667 … but some swindlers are district authorities had sent the parrot from Thane were infect- these states. Hundreds of crows begin from Tuesday. paign to remove fear from the other refuses to concede defeat '--),66" promising them false citizen- blood samples of a few ed by the H5N1 avian influen- have been found dead in Kumar said that 8,000 to minds of citizens and give even after getting trounced in ship which is not required,” deceased birds to Bhopal- za virus, while a chicken and Parbhani district The death rate 10,000 birds within one-km them appropriate information the elections. “Trump has lost "-6(-."-"( adding her government will based ICAR-National Institute two herons from Parbhani too among those affected by bird radius of the infected zone in from time to time,” a TMC the elections but wants to con- ,(.- ". &8 provide about 1.5 lakh ‘pattas’ of High Security Animal died of H5N1 avian influenza flu is 10 to 12 per cent To stop Parbhani would be culled on spokesperson said. tinue in power refusing to con- to the people which in turn will cede defeat. The BJP is no dif- L &-: strand as a record to prove cit- ferent from him and izenship. )    1# $  *+, they too cling on to power after of the farmers who are the “We will not allow anyone - !'.    &   defeat.” heroes of the nation should be to implement to force NRC or ;    Hitting out at the saffron preserved at any lost. NPR in Bengal in the name of    ' ) ! Government for forcing “Tribute to Lal Bahadur giving citizenship to people,” /& ' through the anti-farmer laws Shastri, former prime minister, Banerjee said adding “those     -.#  /0& against which the entire farm- on his death anniversary. He who will try to implement  $    ;  ists.Rubaiya was returning Vijay Kumar Dogra and advo- ing community of the country gave us the inspirational slogan NRC or NPR will be shoed Lucknow: The Lucknow Zoo  ;  home from the local hospital at cate MA Goni besides going had united in the outskirts of ‘’Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’’. We are away from the area by the has suspended its bird ore than 31 years after ter- the time of her abduction at into confessional statements Delhi Banerjee said if the BJP proud of our farmer brothers local people.” exchange programme and n earthquake of magnitude Mrorists belonging to the gunpoint. of other accused observed that is allowed to come to power in and sisters. Farmers are the Attacking the “turncoats” closed its aviary for visitors A5.1 on the Richter scale hit Jammu & Kashmir Liberation As pressure mounted on sufficient grounds existed to Bengal the State will be hit by heroes of our nation. The including senior TMC leaders after Uttar Pradesh confirmed several districts of Jammu & Front (JKLF) had abducted the union government, five presume that all the accused a second Great Famine. Centre MUST repeal the anti- and former Ministers who have outbreak of the avian influen- Kashmir at 7.32 pm on Rubaiya Sayeed, younger JKLF terrorists were released by had committed offences. Bengal had lost lakhs of farmer Acts NOW!” she wrote left the ruling party to join the za when samples of a couple of Monday, the National Center daughter of former Home Dr Farooq Abdullah govern- According to the CBI, the people in the Great Famine of on the Twitter. BJP Banerjee said that the “BJP bird carcasses in Kanpur zoo for Seismology said. Minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed, ment on December 13, accused had kidnapped Rubaiya ‘76. “The Great Famine will hit In the rally she said her today stands for Bharatiya Junk were found positive for the dis- The earthquake occured at a special TADA court in 1989.Hours later Rubaiya Sayeed to force the govern- Bengal again if the BJP comes party Trinamool Congress will Party which accommodates all ease. The Kanpur Zoological a shallow depth of 10 km near Jammu on Monday ordered Sayeed too was set free by the ment to release five terrorists. to power in the State” asking always stand by the agitating the junks from the TMC…” Park has already been closed Doda and the epicentre is said that charges be framed against JKLF terrorists. Yasin Malik has been the farmers and the poor to farmers saying “the farmers of adding “the BJP has come out for visitors till further orders. to be Kishtwar. Shallow earth- terrorist-turned-separatist During a special hearing in accused of playing a key role in reject the party in the coming Punjab and Haryana are being with a formula according to The outbreak was con- quakes are felt more strongly leader Yasin Malik and nine the case, Special Judge TADA the kidnapping that he and his Assembly elections. oppressed and tortured by the which all the Kalo (black) firmed in seven states — than deeper ones as they are others. The trial in the case is Court Sunit Gupta Monday associates executed. The Chief Minister was BJP Government … in the becomes ‘Bhalo’ (good) after Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya closer to the surface. expected to begin soon. ordered that charges be framed “Hence, charges are speaking in an electoral rally at interest of the corporate joining the BJP.” Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, According to ground Rubaiya Sayeed was kid- against Yasin Malik, Ali required to be framed against Habibpur in Nadia. houses.” Pooh-pooing the BJP for Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar reports, strong tremors were napped by the Jammu Kashmir Mohamad Mir, Mohammad each of the accused persons, Earlier she demanded the Attacking the BJP leaders holding out a false dream of Pradesh — as on January 10. felt across Doda, Kishtwar Liberation Front on December Zaman Mir, Iqbal Ahmad separately,” the court stated. withdrawal of the “oppressive for giving false promises to the “Sonar Bangla” or Golden On Monday, bird flu has also ,Reasi and Udhampur districts. 8, 1989 barely six days after Gandroo , Javed Ahmad Mir , In March last year, a TADA farm laws” while paying tribute Namo Shudras (Matuas and Bengal, Banerjee said “they been confirmed in Delhi, Large number of people came Mufti Mohd Sayeed was sworn Mohammad Rafiq Pahloo alias court had also framed charges to former Prime Minister Lal SCs who have come from are feeding you a false dream Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. out of their homes during the in as Union Home Minister. Nana Ji alias Saleem , Manzoor against Yasin Malik and six oth- Bahadur Shastri on his 55th Bangladesh) of giving them cit- of Sonar Bangla. But there is no The bird section of the earthquake. It created panic She was dragged out of a mata- Ahmed Sofi, Wajahat Bashir , ers allegedly involved in the death anniversary. izenship Banerjee said “every- need of that as we already Lucknow Zoo was closed on among the people. Several dor, popular mode of public Mehraj-ud-Din Sheikh and killing of four unarmed Indian Invoking Shashtri’s slogan, one who have been living in have made a Sonar Bangla Sunday and the bird exchange tremors have occured in the transport and whisked away in Showkat Ahmad Bakshi. Air Force (IAF) officials in 1990 “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’’ (hail the Bengal since 1972 are the citi- …now we are proceeding to programme has been tem- state over the past four a car from Nowgam area of The court after hearing in Kashmir. Malik is currently youth hail the farmers), zens of this country. They do accomplish the dream of Biswa porarily suspended. PTI months. Srinagar,by the JKLF terror- public prosecutor of the CBI in Delhi’s Tihar jail. Banerjee said that the interests not need any other recognition Bangla (Global Bengal).       = 0R'&      *#  #12 )4  &((  &    -    /5-' (   746 5( Bahadur Shastri on his death ith Assembly elections in anniversary, he said, about WAssam only months away, arnataka Chief Minister seven people will be inducted. BJP President JP Nadda on KBS Yediyurappa on Asked whether it will be Monday launched party’s poll Monday said the much-await- cabinet expansion or reshuffle, campaign in the State, asserting ed expansion or reshuffle of his he said, “let’s see, you will get it will return to power for the Cabinet will take place on to know.” On returning from second consecutive term by January 13 or 14, and BJP New Delhi after holding dis- winning hundred plus seats in President JP Nadda will be cussions with Nadda and the 126-member House. invited for the swearing- in. Union Home Minister Amit The party since the 2016 Though the Chief Minister Shah on the cabinet expansion, assembly win in the state has indicated seven new faces will Yediyuurappa had on Sunday emerged victorious in all the be inducted, he did not make said seven members would be elections-whether it be the it clear whether it will be a cab- inducted and that he will Parliamentary, byelections, zilla inet expansion or reshuffle. finalise the names on Monday. parishads, panchayats, terri- )4     4        The ministry currently has Yediyurappa was waiting to torial or autonomous councils-   !      27 members and seven berths carry out the expansion/reshuf- and will come to power again are vacant. fle as he was asked by the BJP  ' $   '  $ !      in the next assembly polls, which has resulted in the BJP Sabha seats and nine assembly As it became clear that the president during their meeting Nadda said while addressing winning almost all elections at seats for the first time in the much-awaited exercise would in New Delhi on November 18 ‘Vijay Sankalp’ rally at the all levels”, Nadda said. early nineties. finally happen this week, to wait for the clearance from 3     4   police parade ground here. Recent elections at Ladakh, Barak valley comprises of Ministerial aspirants stepped the central leadership. “This has been possible Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, 15 assembly segments in the up efforts to secure a berth on Amid reports that he might due to all-round development of Karnataka, Telangana, Uttar three districts of Cachar, Monday even as speculation be dropped, Excise Minister H 5        , / all sections of the people and the Pradesh, Bihar and North East Karimganj and Hailakandi dis- that a few incumbents may be Nagesh said he was not aware entire state by the government have shown that people want to tricts. Polls in Assam is due in dropped kept some on tenter- of any such move. Lucknow: The Election Candidates can withdraw their   6 of Sarbananda Sonowal with the be part of Modi ji’s “model of March-April this year. hooks. The Minister said he was Commission of India (ECI) on nominations till January 21. If support of Prime Minister development” and they also The BJP president, harping “On January 13 or 14 promised that he would not be Monday issued the notification required, the polling will be Narendra Modi”, he said. served as an example of “how on the development agenda of according to convenience of eased out from the cabinet as he for biennial polls to 12 seats of held on January 28 from 9 am     Its BJP’s “double engine” a party and the government can the government, steered clear our national President J P had played a crucial role in the UP Legislative Council. The to 4 pm while the counting of government at the centre and work together”. of the twin issues of National Nadda and Karnataka in- BJP forming government and polling is scheduled for January votes from 5 pm. Lucknow: A constable alleged- the state that has led to prop- Starting BJP’s poll cam- Register of Citizens (NRC) charge (general secretary Arun he trusted the chief minister. 28. The UP chief electoral offi- All the Assembly members ly attacked a BJP leader who er implementation of all the paign from the Barak valley, which was published in 2019 Singh), by inviting them, “It is I who paved the way cer (CEO) said that the term of are eligible to vote in this elec- went to a police station in schemes in the various sectors, which has a sizeable population but is yet to be implemented swearing in ceremony will be for BJP government forma- the 12 seats is expiring on tion. BJP is set to win 10 seats Deoria for the release of a paan he said. of the Hindu Bengalis, is sig- and Citizenship Amendment organised,” Yediyurappa told tion, CM and people of the January 31. The last date for fil- while SP one seat. If the oppo- shop-owner detained by police. “It is in the entire country nificant as it was here that the Act (CAA) which created a stir reporters here. state are aware of it,” Nagesh, a ing the nominations is January sition is united and fields a joint Local BJP leaders protested that people have time and party had began its journey in in the rest of Assam but was After paying tributes to minister in the previous JDS- 18 while scrutiny of the papers candidate, it can win the 12th against the incident after which again reposed faith in Modi ji the state winning two Lok welcomed in the Barak valley. former prime minister Lal Congress government, said. will be done on January 19. seat. PNS the constable was suspended and a probe ordered. According to reports, 7     Balram Chaurasiya owns a ''6 &  1234R *23 1 222 %4 1325 paan shop at Mahuapatan )   ! ) crossing under Bariyapur    + police station. Chaurasiya was /2+$    6$   6  ! in the shop late on Sunday    / night when a cop from the local   ##  police station reached there and  %   7 / be taken by the state against the that the support systems in var- unit. A nurse who was among confronted him for keeping the erring or negligent officers/offi- ious hospitals in the state must the two nurses and one helper   ; /)( shop open till late night. Later,   6 6$ 8#(--)";. aking suo motu cognizance cials so that they cannot go provide adequate care and atten- present at that time in the he forcibly took the shop- ,,&',,(" )(6 Tof the death of ten infants with impurity,” a statement tion to the patients for protec- NICU raised an alarm, prompt- 55-year-old woman, who owner to the police station. he Sikkim Assembly on ((,-&() at district general hospital at from the NHRC said. tion of their human rights” ing other nurses, doctors and Awas a relative of a When the information TMonday adopted a resolu- &,(.(-(,"; Bhandara in Maharashtra, the In its notice, the NHRC has The Maharashtra govern- other hospital members to rush Rajasthan Administrative reached Balram’s family, they tion for granting Scheduled ,-.(.&."6-)// National Human Rights among other things has ment has announced a State- to the scene. Services (RAS) officer, died at contacted the chairman of the Tribe status to 11 left-out com- 7"&&(-(,-"'-. Commission (NHRC) on observed that the victim babies wide fire audit, while a case of Of the 17 trapped infants, a hospital after being found SC cell of BJP in Bariyapur, munities of the State.  ,--, Monday directed the State were in the custody of a state accident has been registered. seven were rescued, while the unconscious with her hands Nageshwar Paswan and sought The resolution will now be Chief Secretary and Director run hospital where they lost It may be recalled that ten remaining ten children died on and legs tied in Mansarovar his help. Paswan reached the forwarded to the Centre for 2020-21 fiscal by a voice vote. General of Police to submit a life. “Hence, the state cannot infants –aged between one and the spot. “There were 17 area here on Monday, police police station and talked to the approval. It also passed the Sikkim detailed report on the shocking escape its responsibility. This three months – were killed in infants at the NICU at the time said. Vigya Devi (55) was the station house officer Deepak Speaking at the one-day Appropriation Bill for the sec- death of infants within four is a serious issue of violation of the wee hours of Saturday, of the incident. Of them, seven sister of an RAS officer posted Kumar for release of Balram. Assembly Session, Chief ond supplementary demands. weeks. human rights for which the when a massive fire broke out were rescued and have been as a sub-divisional magistrate Nageshwar alleged that Minister Prem Singh Tamang Governor Ganga Prasad, The NHRC also asked the accountability of the negligent in a government hospital at admitted to another. We have (SDM) in Jaipur. She was a gov- when he was sitting with his said it is a long-standing while addressing the House, DGP to inform the officers/officials is required to Bhandara in eastern no plans to shift them to anoth- ernment teacher and posted in supporters at the police station, demand of the 11 communities said that the prevailing chal- Commission about the out- be fixed, with retrospective Maharashtra. er hospital as yet,” District Jaipur collectorate on deputa- head constable Manoj Patel, to be granted ST status. lenges related to the COVID- come of the investigation being effect,” the Commission said. The fire – triggered prima Civil Surgeon Dr Pramod tion. who brought Balram to the The assembly passed the 19 outbreak will not be allowed conducted by the police Alluding to a elief of Rs.5 facie by a short-circuit –had Khandate said. “The matter came to light police station, reached there Sikkim Panchayat to derail the state government’s authorities. lakhs has been announced by broken out at the Sick “Most infants died due to when her relatives reached the and started hurling abuses at (Amendment) Bill and the resolve to bring all-round “The report (from the state the state government from the Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) at suffocation. While one male house in the morning. She them. “He appeared to be in an Sikkim Industries Licensing development of the state. chief secretary and DGP) must Chief Minister’s Fund to each Bhandara District General child suffered fatal burn was lying unconscious. Her inebriated state. When some of (Amendment) Bill. Deputy Speaker Sangay contain the fire audit reports of bereaved family, the NHRC Hospital at Bhandara at around injuries, the two others had hands and legs were tied. She my supporters asked him to The House also passed the Lepcha adjourned the House various hospitals in the state as said: “The monetary relief alone 1.30 am on Saturday. minor burns injuries. The rest was rushed to a nearby private mind his language, the consta- second supplementary sine die at the end of the pro- well as what measures have is not sufficient to compensate. Before long, fire and smoke of the children had inhaled a lot hospital where she died,” ble got agitated and attacked demands of Rs 503.47 crore for ceedings. been taken or contemplated to Further, it is imperative to ensure engulfed the new born care of smoke,” Khandate said. police said. Balram. PNS    !"!#!   + !  ! &#*=  <$)  ! *#*= = 2 * 813 2441% 4   7        '  6Q8 R9 &       (         C  +  )  ( 6H     *  &  ' # 7 .  >                       (   "     >          &        '    )./**B           %                      +        %                                       .       ( ( "#$%,                n 2003, the trio of JK Bajaj,       %       Professor MD Srinivas and              AP Joshi came out with a path-breaking work,    .               P2S  I‘Religious Demography of India’. It   DQ    %    P        DQ )  revealed the changing share of dif-                     ferent religious communities in India, based on the Census figures         %  S        between 1881 and 1991. The    *    %                Partition was a watershed moment            *       )       in India’s inter-communal rela- tions. The study, however, suggests               #          ( that it was far from the culmina-                       tion. Muslims are still the fastest          "        growing community in India, particularly in certain pockets               )     S      ( close to the frontiers or coastline.             %  S        Numerous districts of India, often           )  3  . + *  A P2  contiguous, betrayed a significant- ly higher growth rate of the      Q *            Muslim population. A belt of  S                       Muslim concentration districts    )  P    %  Q          spans Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), western Uttar Pradesh (UP),              @S    north-eastern Bihar, West Bengal .          S           S  and Assam, running almost into                %  S    Bangladesh. Way back in 1912, Colonel breaking work was not suffi- The book, titled ‘Making of a precondition for any political (With Nehru in Foreign Office, 6  %       + ) S       UN Mukherji (based on his study ciently appreciated by those on Hindu Patriot: Background of action. He went to the extent P18). Is this how a “Hindu         B 6        of Censuses 1881 to 1911) had whom he had pinned his hopes Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj’, i s b a s e d of distorting the bhajan patriot” should act?     %+#(       )   +       stated that the Hindus were a the most. mostly on Gandhi’s own corre- “Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram” to One wonders what purpose    (        + E  +  7..   ) “dying” race. Bajaj’s team — Since 2014, India seems to spondences and conversations. include words like Allah, Rahim will be served by identifying a through a more exhaustive analy- have come under a divinely- As evident, it deals with the and Karim. Gandhi described “Hindu patriot” in Gandhi in #     (                ( sis of the Census figures — con- ordained Prime Minister. The period prior to 1908, when the the marauding Moplahs in South Africa. In South Africa, S  %      (        D 2    cluded that the changes on the Hindu nationalists have rea- Hind Swaraj was published. Malabar as “God-fearing people” the Hindu-Muslim question          P   Q        ground were far too serious in sons to be upbeat. However, the Gandhi spent 24 years in South and (at the Guwahati Congress, was either non-existent or sub- independent India than those in pro-minority (read Muslim) Africa before returning to India 1926) refused to censure Abdul servient to the question of     D .      %             the colonial era. These develop- policies of the Government in January 1915. This colum- Rashid, the assassin of Swami colonial policy. The immigrant       #                 ments could not be without severe have only got bigger and bet- nist, though he is yet to see the Shraddhanand, but rather Indians were a small minority     >                     $ consequences for India. ter. New schemes like Nai book, is in no doubt that the called him a “brother” who had among the huge native black It was a book about India’s Manzil, USTTAD and Gharib authors would have done a done no wrong. population and tiny White  6            %  S      ( future, or rather challenges to it, Nawaz have been started by the thorough job. However, was the BR Ambedkar — in his rulers. Gandhi’s test of           / +  $  ,/+$- *   /+$   which those in power should Modi Government. Almost subject really worth the massive landmark book Pakistan, or the was in the India                        have taken note of. However, the 2,082 crore were disbursed labour the two authors put up? Partition of India — wondered between the years of Khilafat Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government towards pre-matric, post- Further, does this really con- whether any sane man could go Movement to the Muslim                       #  soon lost power in May 2004. The matric and merit-cum-means- tribute something to India’s to the extent that Gandhi went League’s campaign for Pakistan.                       UPA-1 Government attuned its based scholarships during future as their previous work for the sake of Hindu-Muslim He failed the test miserably.                        policies to the growing Muslim financial year (FY) 2019-20, on religious demography did? unity. However, while Gandhi Rashtriya Swayamsevak clout. It set up the Sachar marking a definite improve- The crux of the authors’ harmed the Hindu interests, he Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Rao          *             Committee to study Muslim ment over the 1,739 crore argument is that Gandhi’s failed to impress the Muslims Bhagwat launching the book is              2         underdevelopment, created an worth of scholarships during political outlook was shaped either. They dissociated them- perhaps an indication of                    independent Ministry of Minority FY 2013-14. The ambit of by profound Hindu convictions. selves from the leadership of “Gandhi-tisation of the RSS” Affairs permanently headed by a Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Those having read the speeches Gandhi soon as the Khilafat even though the Hindus might #                    "   Muslim Minister and announced Karyakram (previously called and correspondences of Gandhi Non-Cooperation Movement continue to put its faith in the lakhs of scholarships for the multi-sectoral development would know that this is correct. ended in a fiasco. Rather, the organisation as their saviour. If minorities, where the lion’s share programme for the minorities) Expressions like “I speak as a Muslims turned upon the Gandhi were really a “Hindu went to Muslims. It was in a sense has been expanded to 308 dis- Hindu” and “our Hindu scrip- Hindus as though they were patriot”, KB Hedgewar need not Bajaj’s predictions coming true; tricts from mere 90 under the tures say that…” frequently responsible for Mustafa Kemal have founded the RSS in 1925. 3 4   Muslim demographic heft was UPA Government. What was appear in his literature. He main- Pasha’s abolition of the Caliphate. Moreover, the Gandhi that one moulding State policies. previously alleged as “appease- streamed the concepts like satya- Gandhi had to acknowledge comes across in the Hind However, those with whom ment” is now being re-inter- graha, ashram, brahmacharya, that every Muslim was a bully, Swaraj or Indian Home Rule ' 6  '        he shared his ideological affinity preted as “empowerment”. All Ram rajya, upvaas (fast), maun and every Hindu a coward. (1908) is a person who wants   &  '      also did not seem to realise the the Congress-era institutions (silence), Daridra Narayan, Gandhi fraternised with to disengage with all forms of importance of his work. They catering to religious minorities Harijan and suchlike in a bid to Husyen Shaheed Suhrawardy modernism and industrialism,          S   *  would hardly read or quote from are functioning well. However, de-colonise the Indian mind. (1884-1963), the evil genius of viz; railways, machinery, law             his laborious work. Though Bajaj’s this Government never However, why would such a per- Great Calcutta Killings (August courts, Parliament and so on. ) Centre for Policy Studies contin- appointed a Commissioner for son, with deep formative influ- 1946) to the extent that the lat- Is it the way forward for the    #    +  )   %  ued to function and even secured Linguistic Minorities, though it ence of Hinduism, zealously ter could attend Gandhi’s much-touted “New India”? ,+)%-  S          #  its own building in Central Delhi is a constitutional post. take up the Khilafat Movement prayers at Birla House in New (The writer is an author .  /  +        (which apparently meant that it Bajaj and Prof Srinivas to restore the deposed Sultan of Delhi (September 1947) as and independent researcher was able to monetise its projects, recently sprang a surprise with Turkey on his throne? Gandhi Subimal Dutt (later India’s based in New Delhi. 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The / $'4 -((4$     #           ( Narendra Modi Government’s strategy of disin- -4 (/"               9:9I 6   vestment pursued during the last seven years has 0'4(4/ $'4      JK          .   ( not worked. This is because barring two years i.e. 64(4$ /    #              ( 2017-18 and 2018-19 — when the actual proceeds 4-( 6/6 to ask ONGC to pick up the entire won’t gain the necessary momentum to go through during the current year, the             G     from divestment exceeded the goal — in the )(/ $4 stake, as it desperately needed money push the sale process. Even after a pandemic has spoilt the party. The        !           remaining five years the target fell short. Even -) /4 $ to meet the fiscal deficit target (in the divestment plan for a PSU is finalised, chances of the sale getting completed during those two exceptional years, the good per- /4$ 44 / process, ONGC suffered a collateral the Government remains in a flip-flop by March 31 this year are dim.   #      B+       formance was made possible primarily due to two damage as it had to borrow 35,000 mode. For instance, in the case of Air Meanwhile, there has been significant            .      big ticket sales of the Union Government’s shares 4/$/4 (4  crore to fund the purchase). The sec- India (AI), in its initial sale plan (2018- value erosion, even as the proceeds on          JK   .     in one CPSU to another. This was the sale of its -'  414-4" ond flaw has to do with the 19), it had insisted on retaining 26 per current valuation may not exceed      =J   #         51.11 per cent shareholding in Hindustan ) -4   " Government’s reluctance to transfer cent stake, three years’ lock-in period 45,000 crore.        .        Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to the $'4(4 /  )/$ rights proportionate to shares sold to on disposition of shares by the acquir- To conclude, the present approach      >   $  / .  %  Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) dur- / 64$$/6 7664 private parties. er, leaving a big slice of debt on the bal- of the Government to link divestment    >    =      K?9   . Electrification Corporation (REC) to the Power $( $46/-  remain in the driver’s seat. To get an been made. The offer plan currently the fiscal deficit target is flawed. It ) .     P  Q   )   Finance Corporation (PFC) 2018-19 that brought .$( $46/- idea, look at what Finance Minister under execution includes divestment of should be abandoned. Instead, the in 13,000 crore. But, for these, even during 2017- Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Budget all of the Government’s shareholding, Government should pursue share sale .          #  $   $  4-$(#  18 and 2018-19, actual proceeds would have fall- speech for 2019-20. She had stated that requiring the suitor to bid for the “enter- including strategic disinvestment (or /        )         en short. 4-// $ the intent was to change the extant pol- prise value” (put simply, it means, he privatisation) as an objective by itself.  >        R        These trends point towards bad handling of )(/ $/4 ) icy of the Government "directly" hold- will be free from any debt burden), In this regard, formulation of an    S 6        A P+   ( the disinvestment process. At the root of this is '5 74 $ 4 ing 51 per cent or above in a CPSU to relaxation in other riders such as lock- appropriate strategy and preparation of        ,     ( the faulty approach of the Union Government to  $'4 4(/$ 1 one whereby its total holding, "direct" in period, retention of employees and a PSU-specific plan should come from  -   (           $   ( treat CPSUs as an appendage to the administra- 4 -' - 4# $'/ plus "indirect", is maintained at 51 per so on. the management (it is best equipped to               tive Ministry under which the PSU concerned 0/55 6/4 $'4 cent. These flip-flops result in avoidable do the job) instead of being thrust on        >       ( falls and by extension, treating proceeds from -'.444 Such a stingy approach and the delays and erosion in the sale proceeds. it by the concerned administrative          )   .  %  divestment of its shareholding in them as a source 154L/7/5/$ $ $'4 unwillingness of the political establish- If, only the Government had gone for Ministry under a typical top-down            Q # >   ( of revenue (albeit non-tax) while preparing its   644$ $ ment to relinquish control even after sale of its 100 per cent stake in its 2018- approach.     /  9K =   +        #  )  market scenario and, in particular, the percep- -/$/ ommended a strategic sale of over two Almost all processes starting from In the current scenario, wherein the / 3 3   !3   E $       ( tion of investors about the PSU in which share dozen CPSUs. But, the powers that be conception, getting approvals, appoint- Government is encouraging private              ) sale is contemplated. It is even more relevant in didn’t act on those recommendations. ment of transaction advisor, inviting an companies to invest even in sensitive +     .            cases where strategic disinvestment is mooted. Meanwhile, early this year, Expression of Interest, financial bids, areas such as defence, space and so on,   Under such a sale, the shareholding of the Union Sitharaman announced broad con- selection of bidder and so on, crucial there is no point in getting bogged Government is brought down to below 50 per tours of the Government’s plans on pri- to successful completion of disinvest- down in drawing a line between strate- # B+         2      cent or even zero. For instance, the sale of its vatisation, delineating different ment are hamstrung by it. Add to this, gic and non-strategic sectors. Any     #         ( entire shareholding of 51.11 per cent in HPCL approaches to “strategic” (16 such sec- the reluctance of bureaucrats to take decision to privatise a PSU should be      3 9:   *      #    or sale of its entire 53.29 per cent shareholding tors have been identified) and “non- timely decisions fearing they might be taken on the merit of each case.   B+ )         ( in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited strategic” sectors. Reportedly, a meet- questioned after retirement. This will give the much-needed        $   .     * 2 A (BPCL) that was initiated in 2019-20 and has not ing of the Cabinet Committee on This leads to delay in processes and flexibility to the management to decide P2       # S         yet happened. In such cases, if you don’t get a Economic Affairs (CCEA) will be held by the time, all approvals are in place, the contours and timing of the divest-                 buyer, the sale won’t materialise. The proof of the shortly to approve the policy. the market scenario has undergone a ment, taking into account market con-                pudding is in the eating. Allowing for about a year for the drastic change. For instance, the sale of ditions. This will help in maximising              As per the original plan, the 51.11 per cent NITI Aayog to come up with its recom- BPCL was planned during 2019-20. proceeds from sales and improve the $  Q shares of the Union Government in HPCL were mendations, it has been more than five Then, the projected realisation from Centre’s budgetary position, too. to be sold to a private investor. But things did not years and the policy on strategic disin- sale was over 60,000 crore. But, the (The writer is a New Delhi-based ,                 pan out as planned and towards the fag end of vestment has not been finalised yet. Till officials were not ready. Even as they policy analyst. The views  - that year i.e. January 2018, the Government had that happens, the Ministries concerned exuded confidence that the sale would expressed are personal.) +                        E      2.-!5 6

the principle that all parts of the body specialised, specific treatment on the sinusitis, partial deafness, paralysis, challenge for the Government and the included without testing its efficacy have a positional link in our palms and hands and feet. Sujok needles are made constipation, acidity, obesity, dia- private sector alike. Even though the and solid scientific proof. To judge its feet and it thus focuses only on treat- of medical grade steel, have spring-like betes, blood pressure, menstrual prob- healthcare infrastructure has been potential and effectiveness, the ing through points in the hands and handles on one side and are perfect- lems and many more diseases related ramped up to a very large extent due Government must ask AIIMS, Delhi, feet. ly shaped for painless insertion by to different body organs. However, to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is far and other prestigious medical institu- After successfully treating many experts. The therapy also uses the practitioners say they find it to be suc- from adequate. At a time like this, tions in the country to conduct stud- chronic diseases in his country, Prof energy of various seeds and colours for cessful in all muscle and nerve-relat- when a lot of emphasis is on preven- ies and standardise the protocols for $'4  44 $ Park chose India to propagate this treatment. One of the most effective ed diseases, too. tion of the infection, ayurvedic and identified diseases before Sujok ther- +) 0/5  therapy and established the Sujok ways to massage the points of the body For instance, a senior retired vet- traditional systems of medicine have apy is officially recognised. /4$ / '4 5$' Association of India in Nagpur. He part where the treatment is needed is erinary surgeon who was admitted to proved their efficacy in bolstering the Even as Sujok therapy continues s the world battles the groomed and trained a few physio- done by a diagnostic and therapeutic a medical college hospital in immune system. In the treatment of to grow in popularity globally and help !    Coronavirus pandemic and therapists and other interested people stick after identifying the exact points Dehradun, was later treated by the All chronic diseases, where Sujok thera- countless people suffering from chron-         Aother zoonotic diseases that are and kept on visiting India to popu- and then treating those points by mas- India Institute of Medical Sciences py has achieved excellent results, it ic diseases, Sujok leaders in Korea,   * * & plaguing humanity, it is vital to keep larise this drugless treatment. saging. (AIIMS), Delhi, for almost eight needs to be subsumed in the holistic particularly Minchul Park, son of pro-  # /  !   healthy and boost immunity. Apart Sujok in recent years has become Magnets are the most important months for axonal neuropathy. He was and alternative healthcare system so fessor Park who heads the Sujok * 7    from the use of various allopathic very popular in some parts of India tools in the armoury of a Sujok heal- put through 84 tests but to no avail. that it can be evolved to provide cheap- International Foundation, have their drugs and ayurvedic tonics, people are among people suffering from chron- er. They are used to channelise the flow Ultimately, out of frustration he con- er and assured healthcare to our citi- task cut out. Park, must rid the Sujok  'M "    trying out alternative therapies to ic diseases liked axonal neuropathy, of energy in the identified body part. tacted a Sujok expert in Dehradun and zens. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, India Association of vested interests      !  improve their overall health and cerebral palsy and so on, especially Yet another way is the application of was cured in 90 days. Today he is fine who is a celebrated doctor himself, who are not allowing new practition- # 7    immunity. among the poor people who cannot elastic ring massagers to provide con- and his nerve conduction value has needs to evolve an integrated health- ers to flourish and are putting up road- *  &   One such therapy is Sujok, which afford costly treatment in big hospi- tinuous pressure on the identified reached 56 per cent in medical terms care policy for certain identified dis- blocks in the spread of the therapy for !# 0  " was invented by late Park Jae Woo, a tals. It is becoming popular because it point. from 14 per cent. Similarly two chil- eases where a combination of all their own selfish interests. Korean professor, a few decades ago. is a very safe and effective natural ther- As for the efficacy of the treat- dren suffering from cerebral palsy chil- forms of medical therapies can be One can only hope that in the end,         It is a drugless method of treatment apy that works without medicines. ment, Sujok practitioners give a long dren have returned home after fully applied. Sujok will spread widely across the  !! "  and is a mixture of acupuncture and Sujok treatment is carried out by list of diseases which can be cured by recovering, thanks to Sujok therapy. Sujok therapy offers the Indian country and become a boon for the    ! other healing methods. Su means using various instruments, like tiny them like arthritis, bronchitis, asthma, In a huge, overpopulated and poor Government an excellent way to treat poor and rich alike. *# hand while jok means palm. Sujok is needles and magnets specially defined cervical spondylosis, backache, pain in country like India, providing afford- some untreatable diseases at an afford- (The writer is a retired civil servant. J    K thus a method of treatment based on and made with precision to carry out the joint, migraine, hypertension, able healthcare to all is still a very big able cost. However, it should not be The views expressed are personal)    !"!#!  &)          3 8 0 R   (    Washington: Democrats in the on our democracy perpetrated the US Capitol, interrupting a House of Representatives have by this President is intensified joint session of Congress where stepped up their bid to impeach and so is the immediate need lawmakers were set to certify Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s new ing public confidence in our Donald Trump in the waning for action,” she wrote. President-elect Joe Biden and top judge warned on Monday judicial system,” Cheung said in days of his presidency, con- The calls for Trump’s Vice President-elect Kamala that the semiautonomous his first speech delivered as tending that he should be held impeachment intensified after Harris’ win in the November 3 Chinese territory’s courts need chief justice. accountable for the unprece- thousands of pro-Trump riot- election. Five people died in the to show they are impartial He said that it is equally dented mayhem by thousands of ers on Wednesday stormed incident. PTI amid a flurry of politically crucial to the public and busi- his supporters at the US Capitol. charged cases or risk losing ness community that there is The move to impeach public trust. confidence in the judicial sys- Trump gained momentum on   @ P Hong Kong has been in a tem. Cheung also said that it is Sunday with the House state of political crisis after important to the international Democrats announcing to months of anti-government reputation of Hong Kong that introduce the article of /      protests in 2019 led to Beijing the city is governed by the rule impeachment against the out- imposing a national security of law under the so-called “one going Republican president on Washington: Secretary of State ignate Cuba as a “state sponsor law on the city to quash dissent. country, two systems” frame- Monday. impeaching President Trump powers as acting President. Mike Pompeo has announced of terrorism,” according to sev- Pro-democracy supporters work that allows Hong Kong This comes hours after the for high crimes and misde- “If we do not receive that he will designate Yemens eral admininstration officials. have decried the security leg- / > P+ 4    freedoms not found in main- House of Representatives meanours,” Congressman Brad Unanimous Consent, this leg- Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a Both moves will impose or islation as authorities sup- +   P?    land China. Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a Dear Schneider said on Sunday. islation is planned to be “foreign terrorist organisation” re-impose sanctions on the pressing the freedoms Hong      / Cheung also condemned Colleague letter to the Describing the ground brought up on the Floor the fol- as time runs down on the targets and may complicate Kong was promised when it >     threats of violence and doxxing Democratic members laid the rules, Pelosi said, first thing lowing day. We are calling on Trump administration. The the incoming Biden adminis- was handed over from British attacks on judges, describing ground rules for the move and Monday morning, House the Vice President to respond designation will take effect on trations diplomacy. On control in 1997. that judges in the city’s courts them as futile and reprehensi- gave an ultimatum to Vice Majority Leader Steny Hoyer within 24 hours. Next, we will January 19, one day before Saturday Pompeo angered Last week, 55 pro-democ- must be careful with the ble. President Mike Pence to invoke will request Unanimous proceed with bringing president-elect Joe Biden takes China when he declared racy activists were arrested in appearance of impartiality in “Comments and criticisms, the 25th Amendment of the Consent to bring up the Raskin impeachment legislation to the office. restrictions on U.S. Diplomatic a sweeping police operation, terms of what they say in court sometimes extreme and harsh Constitution. resolution which calls on the Floor,” Pelosi said. The announcement Sunday contacts with Taiwanese offi- and prominent pro-democra- or what they write in their ones, are unavoidable. Whilst The 25th Amendment Vice President to convene and “In protecting our comes as Pompeo and his top cials to be null and void. In cy activists such as Joshua judgments, especially in cases the freedom of speech of allows for the president to be mobilise the Cabinet to activate Constitution and our aides rush to complete actions addition, Pompeo plans before Wong, Agnes Chow and out- with a political nature. everyone in society must be removed from office by the vice the 25th Amendment to declare Democracy, we will act with they believe will cement their leaving office on Jan. 20 to draw spoken media tycoon Jimmy “Any lapses in this regard, fully respected, there must not president and a majority of the the President incapable of exe- urgency, because this President legacy and the presidents. In explicit links between Iran and Lai are currently in jail for their given the potentially polarising be any attempt to exert improp- Cabinet. cuting the duties of his office, represents an imminent threat addition to the Houthi desig- al-Qaida and hit more Iranian activism. Hong Kong Chief nature of these cases, could lead er pressure on the judges in the “On Monday, I intend to after which the Vice President to both. As the days go by, the nation, Pompeo in coming days entities with sanctions, the Justice Andrew Cheung, who to suspicion of partiality, which discharge of their judicial func- help introduce a resolution would immediately exercise horror of the ongoing assault is also expected to likely re-des- officials said. AP was sworn in on Monday, said is not conducive to maintain- tions,” he said. AP 9  R     )   5 ' ' '4   6 6: &( !  )  :4      - $    /  '  -0 He noted that senior offi-  - /( 20. It was not clear whether an assistance to continue to Cairo: Egypt on Monday host- The Palestinians suffered that Cairo has been working cials from Armenia, Azerbaijan Biden would overturn the deci- flow into Yemen. ed the Foreign Ministers of numerous setbacks under the toward a two-state solution to ussian President Vladimir and Russia will now discuss fur- emen’s Iran-backed rebels sion. Hours later, several senior Germany, France and Jordan to outgoing administration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, RPutin on Monday hosted ther moves to restore traffic Yon Monday dismissed the Yemen is mired in a disas- rebel figures slammed discuss ways to revive peace talks President Donald Trump and “taking into account the region- his counterparts from Armenia links in the region after the US Move to designate them a trous humanitarian crisis, with Pompeo’s announcement. between Israel and the complained about what they say al and international changes.” He and Azerbaijan, their first meet- decades-long conflict. terrorist organisation in the millions of people in wide “We are not fearful,” tweet- Palestinians, a week before were pro-Israeli steps from was apparently referring to ing since a Russia-brokered The November 10 peace final days of the Trump admin- swaths of the country on the ed Mohammed Ali al-Houthi. President-elect Joe Biden takes Washington. Trump has side- Biden’s election and the estab- truce ended six weeks of fight- deal ended 44 days of hostilities istration while a leading aid brink of famine as a result of six “America is the source of ter- office. lined the Palestinian Authority, lishment of ties with Israel by ing over Nagorno-Karabakh. in which the Azerbaijani army agency warned such a designa- years of civil war. rorism. It’s directly involved in In Cairo, the Foreign recognised Jerusalem as Israels four Arab countries — the As he sat down for talks in routed Armenian forces and tion would deal another “dev- Pompeo said he was pro- killing and starving the Yemeni Ministry said the aim of the capital and moved the US United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the Kremlin with Azerbaijan’s reclaimed control over large astating blow” to the impover- ceeding with the designation of people.” meeting was to urge the Embassy there from Tel Aviv, Sudan and Morocco. President Ilham Aliyev and parts of Nagorno-Karabakh ished and war-torn nation. the rebels, known as Houthis, Others said the designation Palestinians and Israelis to nego- slashed financial assistance for Frances Foreign Ministry Armenian Prime Minister and surrounding areas. The planned designation, along with separate terrorist was an attempt to deflect atten- tiate a “just and comprehensive the Palestinians and reversed said the meeting would discuss Nikol Pashinyan, Putin said Nagorno-Karabakh lies announced by U.S. Secretary of designations for the three top tion from the U.S. Political cri- political settlement” on the basis course on the illegitimacy of ways to have Israelis and that the peace agreement has within Azerbaijan but was State Mike Pompeo late rebel leaders. At the same time, sis in the wake of the deadly of achieving a Palestinian state Israeli settlements on land Palestinians embark on talks, been successfully implemented, under the control of ethnic Sunday, would take effect a day he pledged the U.S. Would Capitol rioting and efforts to with east Jerusalem as its capi- claimed by the Palestinians. building on “the positive region- laying the foundation for a fair Armenian forces backed by before President-elect Joe help absorb the impact on aid impeach President Donald tal on territory Israel captured in Egypt’s President Abdel- al context” related to the recent settlement of the Nagorno- Armenia since a separatist war Biden is inaugurated January groups and allow humanitari- Trump. AP the 1967 Mideast war. Fattah el-Sissi said last month normalisation deals. AP Karabakh conflict. there ended in 1994. ;<      &  ,  3R       3     Dubai (United Arab space with Qatar last week,      =( Emirates): A Qatar Airways paving the way for a broader Berlin: German Chancellor jetliner landed in Saudi Arabia rapprochement.   74/;/6 higher than that of the whole with parents with three or Angela Merkel considers US on Monday, completing the At an annual Gulf summit Xinjiang population, but also more children swept into President Donald Trump’s evic- first direct flight from Doha to meeting in Al Ula, Saudi Chinese official on higher than that of the minor- camps and prisons if they’re tion from Twitter by the com- Riyadh since the kingdom’s Arabia, representatives of the AMonday denied Beijing ity population, and more sig- unable to pay massive fines. pany “problematic,” her boycott of the tiny, energy-rich four boycotting countries has imposed coercive birth nificantly higher than that of As a result, the birth rate in spokesman said Monday. state in 2017. signed a pledge to resolve the control measures among the (Chinese majority) Han Xinjiang’s minority regions Twitter permanently sus- The resumption of direct bitter dispute that has frag- Muslim minority women, fol- population,” Xu said. plummeted by over 60 per cent pended Trump from the flights came after regional mented the typically clubby lowing an outcry over a tweet “As for the so-called forc- in just three years, even as microblogging platform on heavyweight Saudi Arabia Gulf Cooperation Council by the Chinese Embassy in ing ethnic minority women in Beijing eases birth restrictions Friday, citing a “risk of further reopened its borders and air- and troubled America’s for- Washington claiming that gov- Xinjiang to wear IUDs, or on the Han population ahead incitement of violence” in the eign policy in the region, ernment polices had freed undergo tubal ligations or of a looming demographic cri- wake of the storming of the US including its efforts to isolate women of the Uighur ethnic abortions, it is even more sis. Capitol by supporters of the out- Iran. group from being “baby-mak- malign.” Twitter took down the going president. Asked about Qatar Airways ing machines.” An Associated Press inves- Chinese Embassy’s January 7 Twitter’s decision, Merkel’s announced it would restart Xu Guixiang, a deputy tigation in June found that the tweet following protests by spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said daily service to the capital of spokesperson for the Xinjiang Chinese government was forc- groups that accuse Beijing of the operators of social media Riyadh, four weekly flights to regional government, told ing draconian birth control seeking to eradicate Uighur platforms “bear great responsi- the Red Sea city of Jeddah reporters Monday that birth measures on Uighurs, Kazakhs, culture. bility for political communica- and daily flights to the east- control decisions were made of and other ethnic minorities in Users complained the tion not being poisoned by ern city of Damman using the person’s own free will and Xinjiang, including IUD fit- tweet was a violation of rules hatred, by lies and by incitement wide-body aircraft. that “no organisation or indi- tings, contraceptives, and even set by Twitter, which is blocked to violence.” He said it’s right not Saudi Airlines was also vidual can interfere.” abortions and sterilisations. in China along with Facebook to “stand back” when such con- set to fly to Doha later “The growth rate of the The measures are backed and other American social tent is posted, for example by Monday. 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"3<     1  ?"888      #.>?@>5  " $  * 6$  67-8 %   40 45'/ IT, tech, auto, FMCG, realty, *    telecom and healthcare indices 6&      7 / speed recovery in FY2022, with said. he market capitalisation of gained up to 3.63 per cent. the contact-intensive sectors, With the CPI inflation Tall BSE-listed companies “Markets started the week  *   40 45'/ bers of the GST Council. omestic rating agency Icra discretionary consumption and expected to remain above the jumped to an all-time high of on a robust note led by positive The remaining five states, DRatings on Monday said it investment by the private sec- MPC’s 4 per cent target during over 196.56 lakh crore on global cues and strong earnings     he Finance Ministry on Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, expects the country’s real gross tor trailing the rest of the econ- FY2022, the agency expects an Monday as markets reached from IT behemoth TCS,” TMonday released the 11th Mizoram, Nagaland and domestic product (GDP) to omy, in the arduous march extended pause for the repo lifetime high for the second according to Ajit Mishra, VP -   instalment of 6,000 crore to Sikkim do not have a gap in grow by 10.1 per cent in back to attaining, and sustain- rate. straight session.At close of Research, Religare Broking Ltd. states and UTs to meet the GST revenue on account of GST FY2022. ing, pre-Covid levels. It expects the “stance of trading session, market capi- compensation shortfall, tak- implementation, it said. It, however, said the value “On a sobering note, we monetary policy to be changed talisation of BSE-listed com-  $  ing the total amount provided “The amount has been of GDP in the next financial project the aggregate value of to neutral from accommoda- panies was at  1,96,56,811.32 *& 9? so far under this window to borrowed this week at an inter- year will only mildly surpass the Indian GDP in real terms tive in the August 2021 policy crore (USD 2.6 trillion).The 30- lobal shares and U.S. 66,000 crore.The Centre had est rate of 5.10 per cent. the level that had been record- in FY2022, to be only mildly review or later, only after there share BSE Sensex ended 486.81   EC#,8 GFutures were mostly set up a special borrowing So far, an amount of ed in FY2020. higher than the level recorded is greater certainty on the dura- points or 1 per cent higher at lower Monday as hopes for window in October 2020 to 66,000 crore has been bor- “After a 7.8 per cent pan- in FY2020,” Nayar added. bility of the awaited economic 49,269.32, closing above the   O more U.S. Economic aid were meet the estimated shortfall of rowed by the central govern- demic-driven shrinkage in the The agency expects the revival.” 49,000-level for the first time. countered by fears over  1.10 lakh crore in revenue ment through the special bor- ongoing fiscal (FY2021), India’s headline CPI inflation to The report said RBI may During the day, it touched its Mumbai:The rupee depreci- spreading damage from the arising on account of imple- rowing window at an average real GDP is projected to record decline to 4.6 per cent in initiate steps, in a calibrated record intra-day high of ated by 16 paise to close at pandemic. mentation of GST. interest rate of 4.72 per cent,” a growth of 10.1 per cent in FY2022 from 6.4 per cent in manner, to reduce the magni- 49,303.79.”The Indian equity 73.40 against the US dollar France’s CAC 40 slipped The Ministry of Finance in the statement said. FY2022. FY2021, while exceeding the tude of the systemic liquidity began today’s session trading at on Monday, tracking a 0.5 per cent in early trading a statement said it has released The borrowings The seemingly-sharp mid-point of the Monetary surplus. all-time highs, taking a cue rebound in the American to 5,677.99, while Germany’s the 11th weekly instalment of under the special window have expansion will be led by the Policy Committee’s (MPC’s) Nayar said the government from the Asian markets and currency overseas. At the DAX slipped 0.8 per cent to Rs 6,000 crore to states/Union been done in 11 rounds continued normalisation in medium target of 4 per cent, for security yields will take a cue announcement of vaccination interbank forex market, the 13,943.02. Territories to meet the GST and the amount borrowed economic activities as the roll- the third consecutive year. from the size of the borrowing drive,” said Sumeet Bagadia, domestic unit opened at Britain’s FTSE 100 shed compensation shortfall. so far was released to the states out of Covid-19 vaccines gath- A favourable base would programme of the central and Executive Director, Choice 73.47 against the greenback 0.4 per cent to 6,843.12. U.S. Out of this, 5,516.60 crore on October 23, November 2, ers traction, as well as the low moderate the retail food infla- the state governments for Broking. HCL Tech was the top and witnessed an intra-day Shares were poised for a has been released to 23 states November 9, November 23, base,” the agency principal tion to an average of 4.7 per FY2022, as well as the outlook gainer in the Sensex pack, high of 73.37 and a low of weak start with Dow futures and 483.40 crore to the three December 1, December 7, economist Aditi Nayar said in cent in FY2022 from 8 per cent for inflation. gaining 6.09 per cent, followed 73.50.The local unit finally down nearly 0.7 per cent at Union Territories (UTs) with December 14, December 21, a report. in FY2021, despite the pres- The agency expects the by Infosys, HDFC, Maruti, settled at 73.40, registering a 30,793.00. S&P 500 Legislative Assembly (Delhi, December 28, 2020, and The agency’s principal sures from edible oils, and twin deficits to display a diver- Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Auto fall of 16 paise over its pre- futures fell 0.6 per cent to Jammu & Kashmir and January 4 and January 11 this economist expects a multi- protein items such as pulses, it gent trend in FY2022. and M&M.Sector-wise, BSE vious close. 3,794.00. Puducherry), who are mem- year.     $     ! 6   ' $      ! 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In this process, passenger traffic was up 12 per Report (FSR) released by the and foreign banks (FBs) may tour operators about resump- This will also give some nesses in the country. progressing already established FICCI will support NITI Aayog cent sequentially over Reserve Bank of India. increase from 4.6 per cent and tion of their business which is encouragement to the pan- The revamped version will businesses. “The Women and WEP to lay special empha- November 2020, ratings If the macroeconomic 2.5 per cent to 7.9 per cent and the hardest hit during the pan- demic-hit industry, where include an additional feature to Entrepreneurship Platform sis on enhancing entrepre- agency Icra said in a release. environment worsens into a 5.4 per cent, respectively, over demic. earnings had almost hit zero offer mentorship to women plays a critical role in uplifting neurial and decision-making The capacity deployment severe stress scenario, the the same period.In the severe The Indian Association of levels with limited support with specific knowledge con- and empowering women-led skills of women - based on in December 2020 at around 67 GNPA ratio may escalate to stress scenario, the GNPA Tour Operators, has urged the coming from the government cerning a problem area through businesses in their growth mentorship programs and per cent (vis-a-vis December 14.8 per cent, the report said. ratios of PSBs, PVBs and FBs Ministry of Tourism and under Aatmanirbhar Bharat a dedicated online mechanism ambition and we are privi- mentor-mentee matchmaking. 2019) is a significant increase “The stress tests indicate may rise to 17.6 per cent, 8.8 Ministry of Home Affairs to programme. facilitated under FICCI-FLO’s leged to partner with NITI “We will make every effort over the 52 per cent capacity that the GNPA ratio of all per cent and 6.5 per cent, announce the dates for restora- “To save the tourism jobs ‘Empowering the Greater 50%’ Aayog in enabling their journey to give more power to the deployed in October 2020 and scheduled commercial banks respectively, by September tion of e-visas and tourist visas and the industry, it is impera- mission. to success,” said Kalyan women of India to be the best 59 per cent in November, Icra (SCBs) may increase from 7.5 2021, the report said.”These and for normalisation of inter- tive that the plan for inbound “The WEP will become a Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart form of themselves and con- said in a release. per cent in September 2020 to GNPA projections are indica- national flights or prepare a tourism should start as early as digital place for entrepreneurs Group. tribute to a women-led devel- The Indian aviation indus- 13.5 per cent by September tive of the possible economic road map with some tentative possible for which the Ministry to not only seek information The revamped portal will opment of the country as a try has witnessed a continued 2021 under the baseline sce- impairment latent in banks’ dates. of Tourism and the stakehold- and support, but also help encourage entrepreneurs to whole,” said Dr Sangita Reddy recovery in domestic passenger nario,” the FSR report added. portfolios, with implications for Such a move, the associa- ers should start international each other out,” said Amitabh share their journeys, stories and Immediate Past President traffic in December 2020, with Among the bank groups, capital planning,” it added. tion has said, will not just marketing. Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, who experiences to nurture mutu- FICCI. a sequential growth (over November 2020) of around 12 per cent to about 71 lakh pas- 2   '!        A sengers, the ratings agency -.9F *P 6   said. The number of flights   '      New Delhi:Domestic institu- Sensex powered to a new peak departing has also gradually tional investors (DIIs) record- crossing 49,000. According to increased from 416 from the   7! *   Mumbai: As part of the Union sumer confidence and demand ed their first outflows in 2020 a report by Motilal Oswal resumption of domestic oper- Budget 2021-22 expectations, for gold jewellery. after five years of inflows. Institutional Equities, in cal- ations on May 25, 2020 to jewellery industry has urged “High import duty is the This is at odds with bulge endar year 2020, while FIIs 2,230 on Day 219 (December   40 45'/ November 26, 1947, that the April (FY 2021-22), sources the Government that tax rate, root cause of smuggling and tax bracket FIIs powering the inflows were at a record highs, 28, 2020), Kinjal Shah, Vice documents containing income said. including import duty on gold evasion... Reduced import duty indices to fresh highs virtual- outflows by DIIs were at fresh President, Icra said. he voluminous Budget doc- and expenditure statement of All MPs will get soft copies and GST, should be reduced to will destroy the illegal gold ly daily, as on Monday the BSE highs too. 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However, the damage caused by UV rays is not visible immediately, it will be visible over a period of time. 144:* Hyperpigmentation is generally harm- less but can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition. Therefore, n India there is a high incidence of childhood and adult blind- ot only cough, cold and it is advised to consult a qualified derma- Iness, but the problem of strabismus or squint is often over- viral infections, winters tologist if someone is facing skin pigmen- looked, either because of ignorance or lack of access to adequate are driving condition for )     tation problems. eye care. Squint is a condition in which the eyes are not aligned bone related issues as well. There are several types of skin pigmen- with each other in the same direction therefore they are not capa- ManyN people are seen reporting tation such as age spots or solar lentiginosis ble of focusing on the same spot at the same time. Strabismus about joint pain or with increased Especially in case of joint pain (Liver Spots), melasma or chloasma, freck- occurs because of the absence of coordination between the severity of conditions like arthritis or bone injury keep yourself les (Ephelides) and post-inflammatory extraocular muscles. As a result, while one eye may be looking osteoporosis etc. during this season. safe from winters. hyperpigmentation. straight, the other may be directed inward (esotropia), outward Also it may be a tough time for those  In winters lack of physical The following are some tips and home (exotropia), upward (hypertropia) or downward (hypotropia) with who recently had a fracture or any activities also aggravates more remedies one can follow to get rid of skin the individual appearing cross-eyed. other bone injury. A person’s over- stiffness and results in bone pigmentation and dark patches: Misalignment of eyes in the first few months is normal. It all wellbeing depends upon skeletal health issues. Make daily rou-  Apply sunscreen every day at least 15-20 takes upto three months for the coordination to develop. Squint health as well. So how does winter tine of exercise of at least 20 to minutes before heading out in the sun as it can be congenital and associated with genetic disorders or affect bone health and how preven- 30 minutes. Do regular stretch- need some time to get absorbed in the skin. acquired after birth. Some conditions may run in families. Squint tion can be ensured? ing, maintain good posture Reapply sunscreen after every 4 hours or use can also be a consequence of some common refractive errors such Winters lead to increased mus- and avoid sitting for too long. physical sunscreen as it provides protection as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) or cular spasm. Hence if you are fac-  Adequate intake of water is for long duration. This is the most impor- astigmatism. Of these, long-sightedness is particularly respon- ing some extra fatigue or acute pain, seen reduced in winters. Hence tant step towards preventing and treating sible for squint in young children between six months and two it may be associated with increased keep yourself hydrated, drink skin pigmentation. years. The inturning of eyes in muscular spasm. In our experience adequate water.  Apple cider vinegar contains polypheno- 3&# 8   these children can be correct- people in winters report more with  Keeping calcium intake high lic compounds that are beneficial in man-      ed by simply prescribing the joint pain, back pain, neck pain etc. solely doesn’t serve the purpose aging pigmentation. One can apply it daily. correct spectacle power. issues. Also health of people suffer- if one is deprived of other  Take oral supplements like Vitamin C or 8    Trauma during delivery or ing from arthritis, osteoporosis etc nutrients like protein and glutathione. These can boost the skin’s 8&:!  " infectious viral diseases con- is more at risk in this weather. Vitamin D. In urban areas it is resilience to the UV rays of sun. 8    tracted during childhood can In winters you may feel more quite apparent that lesser expo-  Potatoes are known for their anti-pig- also lead to squint. In adults, tempted to unnecessarily rest under inters make your body stiff for holds in the name of home sure of sunshine has made a mentation properties. It can work quite well $     trauma, tumor or other infec- the cosy cover of blankets but it is Wdiverse reasons. In winters remedy. Secondly, never take vast majority Vitamin D defi- on pigmented areas and blemishes. For this, & :; $ tions of the brain or eye can not advisable. Avoid binge eating blood vessels shrink because of fall pain killers without proper cient which plays a major role cut a potato into half and dip the sliced part $ #  &  lead to sudden onset squint. and keep the nutrition value high. in temperature and as a result suggestion. Such temporary in absorption of calcium. Do into water. Rub the potato slice on the affect- However, in many patients the As unprecedented lockdown has blood supply is affected around reliefs will not serve the pur- some physical activities or ed areas in a circular motion for about 10  $  reason for squint remains induced some unhealthy habits in joints and musculature. This con- pose. The acute pain may need exercise daily for at least 20 minutes. Wash off the face with lukewarm #  $   unidentified. many households due to more stay dition may aggravate your old joint bigger attention and treat- minutes under sun exposure. water. Repeat this procedure twice or $;    If medical intervention is at home, many of them have con- pain. ment. Rely only on only doc-  Take extra care of children and thrice in a week to get rid of dark patches not made at the opportune time fined themselves to gadgets and  First of all avoid washing tor’s suggestion and prescribed elderly in this regard. of the skin. in the early stages, squint can unnecessary munching, and lazy painful joints with the mixture medicines, therapies.   2"> 9'  Apply black tea water on the skin. For further degenerate into what is winters are there just add more stiff- of warm water and salt which  Wear required layers of wool-   D  ! !  ' this soak a cotton ball in black tea water and called amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye. This occurs ness to the bones. Apart from lead- is often seen in many house- lens as temperature goes down.  / '   apply it on the pigmented skin at least twice because the brain tends to ignore signals or inputs from one eye ing to obesity it is equally threaten- a day. to avoid double vision. If discovered late, amblyopia is nearly ing for your bones as well. This has  Coconut oil helps to remove the dead impossible to cure completely. In fact, even after surgical treat- to be avoided. Especially women reaching or physical activities are also restrict- Be regular with your medi- skin cells and also protects it from the ment of squint during childhood, the squinting eye might remain Always keep your posture right reached menopause should be extra ed. This is also a major concern that cines and doctor’s suggestion if harmful UV rays of the sun. Take a few amblyopic for life. Some patients experience blurred vision, strain, while sitting, watching screen, even cautious about their calcium and problems like arthritis, obesity are already suffering from any disease. drops of coconut oil and massage it well so headache and inability to concentrate. On a psychosocial scale, reading or writing. These days other nutrients intake. In getting common in children as Always consult them for pain. that it penetrates deep down the skin’s lay- squint makes patients conscious of their appearance and working on laptops and other gad- menopause sudden hormonal well. Many children are also taking Keep the nutrition value high; ers. Leave the oil on the skin for about 20- reduces their ability to make eye contact with people. gets is important, still avoid taking change can cause calcium decay and online education; inspire them also add milk, green vegetables, nuts, sea- 25 minutes so that it gets absorbed. Wash When should squint be treated? them to your bed. Fix a place for the pain may get worse in winters. for same healthy habits instead of sonal fruits to your diet. the face and repeat this method thrice in Squint should be treated as early as possible in children in office work at your home with Hence take extra care. just scolding them, because they are      'C /  a week. order to prevent the development of lazy eye. If left untreated, table and chair which can ensure Children are also more vulner- also dealing with pandemic gener- ! +   'D '! )"    ' E+   the child will be unable to develop 3-D vision and thus lose depth right posture and comfort. able to fall sick in winters, and their ated stress.           P + perception. Cosmetic appearance of a patient can be improved at any age. However, adults who develop sudden onset double vision require urgent treatment.   Treatment: While medical intervention during early years 8        is recommended, strabismus can be treated at any stage in life. Depending on the cause of squint, several types of treatments Cracked heels can be both are available. For instance, if refractive errors are a cause, glass-     &    A&   #.      ? es with the right power can remedy the condition. Or, if one eye painful and annoying. Not seems stronger than the other, an eye patch can be used to force to mention, unpleasing too. 6/8626*-C+A  '    &      D  the weaker eye to function better. Then for some, eye exercises ROSHANI DEVI tells you such as Home-Based Pencil Pushups (HBPP) are recommend- n next three decades, the number of elder- ety towards them,” he says. respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstruc- ed to strengthen the eye muscles. Eye drops and botox have a how with the help of simple Ily people in the 60 plus age group in India Here are some of the major diseases that tive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the third role in a few cases. For those that remain uncured, surgery has kitchen ingredients one can will be over 319 million, threefold the num- take a toll on the elderly people if they do not most common cause of death among people to be performed. The surgical intervention requires readjustment treat it ber identified by the Census in 2011, as per adopt healthy lifestyle. 65 and older. of the extraocular muscles and must be made timely. the recently released Longitudinal Ageing Heart disease: The number of cases of Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The ry skin and cracked ties. One can use honey as Study of India (LASI) by the Government. heart disease in senior citizens across India Alzheimer’s Association reports that one in  heels are a part and a foot scrub after a soak, or It presents disturbing scenario for not only in 2050 is forecasted to be about 19.1 million. nine people age 65 and older, which is about Dparcel of winters. apply it as a foot mask those in the sunset of their life but their care- As people age, they’re increasingly living with 11 per cent, have Alzheimer’s disease.  %  Spring savoured in the form As much as they are overnight. takers too. risk factors, such as high blood pressure and Similarly, the proportion of people with onions, also known as of salads. painful, they look unpleas- Third, coconut oil. It “About 45 million have cardiovascular high cholesterol, that increase the chances of dementia in age groups of 60-75 years is green onions, are known Spring onions are ing too. can help your skin retain diseases and hypertension, 20 million suffer having a stroke or developing heart disease. expected to increase steadily over time. for its antibacterial always preferred as Here are a few tips moisture. Using coconut from Diabetes, and 24 per cent of the elder- Arthritis: The most common arthritis Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a major and antiviral appetisers. They are that can help. oil after a foot soak ly have difficulty in performing daily func- seen in India is age-related degenerative arthri- clinical problem in older women and men. properties. They rich in fiber and helps First, soak could be a good tions such as walking, eating, toileting,” says tis which involves degeneration (wear and Almost any bone can fracture as a result of are an excellent in better digestion. You your feet in option, too. KS James, director of The International tear) of cartilage and can affect any joint such the increased bone fragility of osteoporosis. medicine to fight can pair it with other lukewarm, Coconut oil’s Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), as the knee. The reasons for early onset in These fractures are associated with higher against viral and vegetables for dinner or soapy water anti-inflam- Mumbai, the nodal institution for implement- females include obesity and poor nutrition health care costs, physical disability, impaired flu. lunch as well but do for about 15 matory and ing the survey. with as many as 90 per cent Vitamin D defi- quality of life, and increased mortality. Spring onions also remember to add it in minutes. antimicrobial “But what is more worrying is we are not cient. Diabetes: Diabetes can be identified and help in reducing excess your daily diet routine, One can also properties yet geared to cater to the needs of the elder- Cancer: Cancer is the second leading addressed early with simple blood tests for mucus and fight either cooked or raw. add a pinch may help heal ly. Despite such a huge chunk of population, cause of death among people over age 65. In blood sugar levels. The sooner you know that against the winter Sulphur present in of salt to it. your cracked trained elderly care physicians do not exist India, the number of cases of cancer in senior you have or are at risk for Diabetes, the soon- cold which often ends up the spring onion plays a Remove and heels if they’re even in the triple digit,” adds Dr Prasun citizens across India in 2050 is forecasted to er you can start making changes to control making you feel miserable. major role in lowering use a loofah or a prone to bleeding Chatterjee, Associate Professor, Department be about 1.3 million. If caught early through the disease. They have carotenoids blood sugar levels as well. foot scrubber to or infections. of Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS, Delhi. screenings, such as mammograms, colono- Dr AB Dey, former Head of Department which help to keep the Due to the Sulphur com- remove the hard skin. Pat Fourth, oil your feet. The ageing population surely has multi- scopies, and skin checks, many types of can- of Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS advices incul- vision healthy and intact. It pounds, the body’s abili- dry. Once done, apply Make a mixture of two tsp faceted problems concerning their health, cer are treatable. cating healthy lifestyle choices, like quitting is also rich in vitamin A ty to produce insulin moisturiser to lock in the castor oil, two tsp olive oil family and society. Fall: Common among the older adults smoking and losing weight, intake of rich pro- which prevents loss of eye- tends to increase. This moisture. and two tsp almond oil and “These problems are usually interrelated either with or without falls and considered as tein diet and keeping one self physically and sight. Club these with helps to prevent Second, use honey. massage it onto your heels to their medical illiteracy, perception towards important risk factors for falls, especially as mentally engaged can help elderly avoid health some carrots and cucum- Diabetes to a great Honey has antimicrobial every night before sleeping. random events of life, incomplete wishes and one advance in aging. risks. They should also go for routine check- bers as it tastes great when extent. and antibacterial proper- This will help in healing. the attitude of the next two generations of soci- Respiratory diseases: Chronic lower up for timely medical treatment, if required.    !"!#! $ (( A glamourous update    &  8B4  $ ,   - -         $ $       !.  ,  0102   !       "   hile this year was all about comfort comfort, personal significance and artisanal be comfortable, wearable and meaningful    !   # and meaningful design, which works excellence. design options in good textiles. Sustainable, L1!     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  4 attacking field. Knowing that the second avichandran Ashwin new ball will be due in the sec- and Hanuma Vihari bat- ond session, Pant smashed Rtled pain and a hostile four boundaries in no time Australian bowling attack which also gave Pujara confi- while resolutely displaying the dence to play his strokes and largely extinct art of Test-sav- he too brought out the pull- ing batsmanship to snatch a shot out of his repertoire. remarkable draw for India Once he was gone, Vihari, after Rishabh Pant raised with a pulled hamstring and visions of an improbable win Ashwin, had no option but to here on Monday. go for a draw and they did it Chasing a herculean target with a commendable effort. of 407, Pant (97 off 118 balls) and the ever-steady Cheteshwar Pujara (77 off 205 balls) produced an amazing 148-run stand before India were forced to down the shut- ters finishing on 334 for 5 in 131 overs when players shook hands. The series stands at 1-1 going into the fourth Test in Brisbane but an Indian team which has turned into a ‘mini- hospital’ would be walking away with a lot of pride. They put up a proper fight in adverse circumstances already soured by racist chants and abuses from the crowd here during the course of the game. Pant’s innings will be remembered for a long time but none can forget that Ashwin (39 no, 128 balls) and Vihari (23 off 161 balls), bat- Australian skipper Tim Paine however always know that knock. also seemed to gain in confi- tling a hamstring injury, put after the match. and respect them for the He got a beauty from Josh dence and played that whip off their bodies on line to save a The duo, in 42.4 overs, bruised ribs and torn ham- Hazlewood and was bowled in mid-wicket to further tor- game which could have been scraped their way for a 62-run string. the manner he has often been ment the off-spinner. lost in a jiffy after their two stand, which certainly would Perhaps, it was the was the — playing inside the line to a The left-hander, who hit best batsmen were gone on the have made Rahul Dravid best way to honour the bril- delivery that moves a shade eight fours and three sixes, was day. proud on his 48th birthday. liance of Pant and the assured- after pitching. also severe on Mitchell Starc, “Our talk coming this Vihari hobbled with a torn ness of Pujara. So much so that Pant was promoted above creaming him through covers morning was to show charac- hamstring but defended Ravindra Jadeja, with his bro- Vihari as playing the surviving on a number of occasions and ter and fight till the end. Not dourly, Ashwin got hit on the ken thumb, was all gloved up game wouldn’t have helped on jabbing a short ball through to think about the result. ribs but carried on manfully and ready to go in if need be. this track at least in the first point. Really happy with the way we while also engaging in some There was method to session and also the left-right He was a bit lucky on two fought especially today but chatter with Tim Paine and madness in Pant’s exhilarating combination needed to be in occasions with Paine dropping also throughout the game,” close-in fielders. innings during which he hit 12 place. sharp chances off Lyon. skipper Ajinkya Rahane said at Catches landed in no fours and three sixes off 118 Pant defended for the first But what will stay on for a the post-match presentation. man’s land and that was the balls. His ‘cat and mouse’ 35 odd balls but then, sudden- long time was the assured Pat Cummins (26-6-72-1), slice of luck they needed. game with the world’s best off- ly in a couple of overs from footwork and strategy against Josh Hazlewood (26-12-39- When Marnus Labuschagne spinner Nathan Lyon was one Lyon, hit him over long on for the off-spinner to reach the 2), Mitchell Starc (22-6-66-0) was brought in the 112th over, for the ages. a six and three fours using his pitch of the deliveries. and Nathan Lyon (46-17-114- one knew that they had done But it was Lyon, who had feet to perfection. On most occasions, he 2) threw everything they had, their job. the last laugh when Pant’s Tim Paine then decided to just came down the track to peppering them with short The great Neville Cardus desperation to get to the three- change Lyon’s end from smother the spin and disturb balls, hitting the patches with had once said “Scoreboard is figure mark before the second Randwick to Paddington but Lyon’s natural length. a few jumping from the spot. an ass” and many years down new ball saw him try to hit the the result was two more sixes There was a point in time “...This one’s a tough one the line, it probably won’t spinner against the turn. — one over long-off and other just before lunch when Lyon to swallow. Our bowlers were highlight what Vihari and The result would have over long-on. had as many as five fielders superb, Lyon bowled well. Just Ashwin endured and what horrified his partner Pujara, This sudden attack did posted at various boundary that we (especially me) didn’t they did for the team. who looked far more pur- force Paine to again change his points for a lofted shot, a hold onto our catches,” said The dressing room will poseful during his 205-ball end back to Randwick. Pujara departure from his usual  O  I  8   +   !   P    4!   4  M    avichandran Ashwin on    ; RMonday equated Hanuma Vihari’s unbeaten 23 off 161 balls   40 45'/ in a match-saving stand of 62 runs with him in the third Test ndia’s injury woes in the Test to scoring a hundred. Iseries against Australia com- Vihari pulled his hamstring pounded on Monday after the at the start of his innings and was the nets, so it was great to hero of their drawn game in struggling to run between the spend some time in the middle. Sydney, Hanuma Vihari, was wickets but pulled off a remark- Chasing 400 in Sydney was ruled out of the fourth and able draw for India on day five never going to be easy, as the ball final match with a hamstring of the third Test. was going up and down. That tear that could keep him out of “After Pujara and Pant’s knock by Pant set us up,” he said. action for a considerable time. wicket and with Vihari injured, In a tweet after the game, It has been learnt that it was going to be difficult to go Ashwin's wife Prithi revealed Vihari was taken for scans for a win. Touring Australia is that he was struggling with after the match got over and / 9       "        never easy so Vihari can be acute back pain last night. the reports are expected by late proud of himself. It was a knock “The man went to bed last evening or Tuesday morning. through. But even if it’s a As far as Vihari’s replace- equal to scoring a hundred,” night with a terrible back tweak However, a BCCI source grade 1 tear, he is out for at ment is concerned, the team Ashwin told Channel 7. and in unbelievable pain. He confirmed that Vihari is least four weeks and then will only has two options — either Ashwin said the confidence could not stand up straight unlikely to be fit in time for the need some rehabilitation time. to play Wriddhiman Saha as a gained from productive net ses- when he woke up this morning. next Test match starting in So it’s not only Brisbane Test wicketkeeper and Rishabh Pant sions helped him finally come Could not bend down to tie his another three days’ time. but also, he won’t be a part of purely as a batsman or bring in good against Australia as he and shoe laces. I am amazed at what “The extent of Vihari’s England Tests at home,” a Mayank Agarwal as a middle- Vihari saved the third Test. @ashwinravi99 pulled off today,” tear can only be ascertained senior source revealed on order batsman who can take “I have been batting well in she wrote. after the scan reports come Monday. on the second new ball. 3 Q    ,5  +       4 know what to make out of it. Because In the Adelaide Test in 2012, du we were so channelised in taking on Plessis batted for more than one day he aches and pains they carried to a certain particular bowler and keep for his 110 not out off 376 balls to save Tthe field had numbed to such an blocking.” the match against Australia while extent by the end of it all that Vihari added a touch of extra opti- chasing 430 in the fourth innings. Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma mism to the conversation, saying Vihari had no idea what they had that he could have taken India to a On communicating with Vihari all pulled off by steering India to an win had he not been injured and through their partnership, Ashwin unforgettable draw against Australia Cheteshwar Pujara (77) stayed a bit said, “Runs were not important in that with their three-hour vigil. longer. situation. It was more about batting Ashwin came in with a sore back, “Getting a draw was a fabulous time. Whenever we are comfortable Vihari had a hamstring tear that result. I feel if I was not injured and with a particular bowler or ceratin severely restricted his ability to run Pujara stayed some more time it spell we wanted to hang on. between the wickets. What the two did could have been a different result, Vihari said the enormity of what not lack was the resolve to hang in maybe it would have been a fabulous he and Ashwin achieved is sinking in there and fight. win,” he said. very slowly for him. “With his hamstring and my Ashwin made 39 not out off 128 “It was something you can only (sore) back, we did not want to lose balls and Vihari 23 not out off 161 dream of, batting on day five of a Test concentration and play a (bad) shot. balls on day five for a resolute 62-run match. The satisfaction of doing that In the last four-five overs we knew we sixth-wicket partnership. is slowly sinking in and realise how were close and we started to slip a bit. “If you talk about premonitions, big that was.” So we wanted to rotate the strike and from when I went to bed last night He said like an elder brother, play each other’s end,” Ashwin said in with a sore back I was telling myself Ashwin was communicating with a bcci.Tv interview which also featured that if I keep dead batting everything, him throughout in the middle. Vihari with him. how (Faf) du Plessis did at Adelaide, “Whenever he felt I was a bit loose “We did not even celebrate I can give myself a good chance,” (while playing shots), he told me let towards the end because we did not Ashwin said. us focus and take as deep as possible.”