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CENTRE IMPOSING CESS, SURCHARGES IDLI SELLER KILLED BY 3 CUSTOMERS HOLLYWOOD VETERAN SUSAN SARANDON ‘LOST GENERATION’ IF LOW-INCOME TO DENY STATES: AMIT MITRA AFTER ARGUMENT OVER ` 20: POLICE SUPPORTS FARMERS’ PROTEST COUNTRIES DON'T GET HELP: IMF CHIEF est Bengal Finance minister Amit 26-year-old road-side idli vendor was eteran Hollywood actor Susan he head of the IMF urged advanced Mitra Saturday said the Centre is allegedly killed by three unidentified Sarandon became the latest celebrity economies to provide more resources Won a spree to impose cess and Acustomers at Mira Road in Thane Vto extend support to the farmers' Tto low-income countries, warning of surcharges to deny the states from getting district following an argument over ` 20, protest, posting a news story from the an emerging "Great Divergence" in global their share of revenues. The Centre has police said on Saturday. The incident New York Times with her comment. growth that could risk the stability and increased cess and surcharges from eight occurred on Friday morning, they said. The "Standing in solidarity with the trigger social unrest for years to come. to 16 per cent over and above the taxes so victim, identified as Virendra Yadav, used #FarmersProtest in India. Read about who International Monetary Fund Managing as not to share with the states, he told to sell idlis. On Friday, three customers they are and why they're protesting Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters reporters here a day after the vote-on- came to his road-side joint and told him below," read her tweet, posted days after that 50% of developing countries were at account by Chief Minister Mamata that he owed them ` 20. Soon, an the huge row triggered when pop icon risk of falling further behind, which raised Banerjee in the state assembly. The argument broke out and escalated into a Rihanna flagged the protests.Rihanna's concerns about stability and social unrest. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) fight, a police official said. "The trio pushed post had set off a wave of global support To avert bigger problems, she said rich had already asked the Centre not to raise the vendor, due to which he fell down and for the protest by lakhs of farmers against countries and international institutions cess surcharges in this manner, he said. suffered head injuries. the farm laws passed in September. should chip in more.

AP CM WRITES TO PM MODI SEC orders confinement of Minister Jagan suggests three-pronged to home for ‘creating fear in voters’ strategy for revival of VSP

SNV SUDHIR PNS n VIJAYAWADA n VIJAYAWADA PR Minister can discharge Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan In an unprecedented move the Reddy on Saturday night wrote State Election Commissioner his official duties: SEC a letter to Prime Minister (SEC), Nimmagadda Ramesh Narendra Modi requesting Kumar, who has been in log- Vijayawada: The SEC in his doesn't prevent the minister him to reconsider the disin- gerheads with the Jaganmohan order to the DGP to 'con- from disposing of official vestment plans of RINL-VSP Reddy government has issued fine' the Panchayat Raj and papers in any manner and and explore other opportuni- orders to the Director General Rural Development minis- would not incapacitate him ties to put the plant back on of Police (DGP) to 'confine' ter further said that the in discharging his legiti- track. Panchayat Raj and Rural restrictions imposed were mate responsibilities as a Stating that Andhra Pradesh Development minister, entirely preventive in nature minister. Government will work close- Peddireddy Ramachandra while his access to the "Minister will have access ly with the Government of Reddy to his home until media was denied and rea- to all official records and India for the revival of the February 21, the day of the sonable limited restrictions papers and can dispose of plant, he suggested three mea- final phase of Panchayat polls. imposed. However, these matters. sures for the revival of VSP. The SEC on Saturday said the SEC working for Naidu, says Peddireddy measures would not prevent The restrictive measures The CM, in his letter, stat- order had been issued invok- the minister from accessing vis-a-vis the minister's ed that the recent decision of the people in AP. and indirect employment ing its plenary powers under Vijayawada: Reacting sharply sole aim and motive to make medical aid and such other movements now imposed, the Cabinet Committee on Jagan said that RINL, the opportunities to many others. Article 243K of the to SEC's confinement order Naidu the chief minister of exigencies warranting are solely in public interest. Economic Affairs (CCEA) giv- corporate entity of He recalled that VSP is Constitution for the minis- the Panchayat Raj minister, the state. The minister also inevitable movement as It is always open to the ing in-principle approval for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant India's first shore-based inte- ter's alleged remarks against the Peddireddy Ramachandra reminded that their notices deemed reasonable, the minister to bring any com- 100 per cent strategic disinvest- (VSP), is a Navaratna compa- grated steel plant and a produc- Commission and the govern- Reddy said that the SEC had were being inquired into and order said. pelling circumstances war- ment of Government of India's ny under the Ministry of Steel, er of long steel products cater- ment staff on poll duty that cre- been working under the the SEC would have to stand During such occasions ranting an amendment to shareholding in Rashtriya Ispat GoI, which is the largest pub- ing to the needs of construc- ated fear psychosis in the directions of Opposition as an accused before the while allowed to travel, he the conditions of this order Nigam Ltd., Visakhapatnam, lic sector industrial unit in the tion, infrastructure, manufac- minds of the local body elec- leader, TDP chief N Assembly Privileges would not have access to which shall be looked on along with management con- state creating employment turing and automobile sectors. torate. Chandrababu Naidu. He said Committee. media or to his supporters merits and acted thereby," trol by way of privatisation has opportunities for close to 2 2 the SEC was working with a 2 and followers. This order said the SEC order. become a cause of concern for around 20,000 people directly

Foreign ‘Parleys with ONGC cuts carbon activism China intensity by over will continue’ 2 within limits is... 5 6 12% in five years Govt moves HC Ganta sends conditional resignation Shah to chair MLA held for ‘threatening’ TODAY over SEC order Southern Zonal ALMANAC against letter to Speaker against VSP sale Council meet on rival candidate, released Month & Paksham: PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Paush & Shukla Paksha Peddireddy March 4 Panchangam PNS n VIJAYAWADA After staying mum on various PNS n AMARAVATI. YSRCP MLA from Tithi : Ekadashi: 04:47 am (Next Day) political issues raised by his Yelamanchili, Uppalapati Nakshatram: Jyeshtha: 04:14 pm The State government on party, former minister and Union Minister Amit Shah Ramanamurthy Raju alias Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Saturday filed a House Visakhapatnam North MLA will chair the 29th Southern Kanna Babu, was arrested by any important work) Motion Petition in the High Ganta Srinivasa Rao threw a Zonal Council meet sched- the police on Saturday on the Court against the order of the surprise on Saturday by send- uled to be held in the temple charges of threatening a rival Rahukalam: 04:45 pm – 06:10 State Election Commissioner ing in his resignation letter as town of Tirupati on March 4. candidate in the ongoing gram Yamagandam: 12:30 pm – 01:55 pm Nimmagadda Ramesh MLA to the Speaker "Chief Ministers, panchayat elections. The Varjyam: 11:56 pm – 01:29 am, Kumar seeking the confine- Tammineni Sitaram in protest Lieutenant Governors of 8 MLA, however, was released 02:43 pm – 04:14 pm ment of Minister Peddireddy against the central govern- States/UTs in the Southern on a station bail, later. Ramachandra Reddy to ment’s decision to privatise Zone will participate along Against the backdrop of Gulika: 03:20 pm - 04:45 pm house. the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant with their respective Chief TDP MLA K Atchannaidu's Good Time: (to start any important work) The House Motion (VSP). Secretaries, Advisers and arrest for allegedly intimidat- Amritakalam: 07:49 am – 09:21 am Petition will be come up for However, the resignation other senior officers in keep- ing a rival candidate in gram Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:07 pm – 12:53 pm hearing before the single letter is ambiguous and not in Assembly Speaker accepts it ernment takes a U-turn on ing with important agenda panchayat elections, an audio bench judge DV Somayajulu a desirable format. “Here with irrespective of the privatisa- VSP. When newsmen asked items. clip wherein the YSRCP MLA VIJAYAWADA on February 7 (Sunday). I am sending my resignation tion. The Union government about the reason behind his "On the whole, approxi- from Yelamanchili was also in veracity of the complaint. WEATHER Though February 6 and 7 from MLA as a protest to has accorded in-principle resignation, he said that Vizag mately 90 to 100 dignitaries a soup for threatening a According to the police, Forecast: Mostly sunny are holidays, the state govern- RINL privatisation,” the letter approval for the sale of the steel had given him everything - and officers are expected to sarpanch candidate. The audio one L Santosh complained Temp: 33/18 ment has decided to file the read. plant with 100 per cent disin- sharing his journey in the city participate in this meeting," clip of phone conversation that his uncle was contesting Humidity: 46% House motion petition It is not clear if the resigna- vestment. from a student in the Andhra a communication for the went viral on social media against the YSRCP-backed Sunrise: 06:48 am against the SEC order, keep- tion letter would be accepted He urged the leaders to cut University to his becoming a Ministry of Home Affairs platforms. candidate in Lalamkoduru Sunset: 06:13 pm ing in view the seriousness of after the Central Government’s across their respective party political leader. said on Friday. Rambilli police had regis- panchayat in Rambilli mandal. the issue. decision on the steel plant lines and be part of the mas- tered a case against the MLA Current Weather Conditions came into effect or once the sive protests till the Union gov- 2 Kanna Babu after checking the Updated february 6 , 2021 5:00 PM 2 2 2 OBTUSE ANGLE Nominations by villagers of disputed AOB areas create chaos PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM panchayat over which both There are 21 villages distributing freebies in the dis- the AP and Odisha govern- puted area of Kotia, eyeing on The gram panchayat elections ments have been claiming in Kotia panchayat the mines and gold deposits in in Andhra Pradesh have trig- jurisdiction for years. over which both the the hilly region. 21 villages of gered a political chaos in the Most of the people have two AP and Odisha Kotia come under the territo- neighbouring Odisha. voter cards, ration cards and rial dispute areas. The filing of nomination in many other welfare cards of governments have Though the dispute between panchayat elections by some both the states. The villagers are been claiming the states has been going on for people of the disputed Kotia caught between the develop- jurisdiction for years, the issue of territorial village, nestled between ment works taken up by the jurisdiction is still pending Andhra and Odisha border, Odisha government and wel- years. with the Supreme Court. snowballed into a controversy fare schemes of the AP govern- Some local leaders of the in Odisha. The Odisha govern- ment. Both the states are imple- Salur area claimed that major- ment has even transferred the menting developmental activ- the two states has somehow dispute over 64 villages on the Srikakulam districts. ity villages out of 21 are willing district collector of Koraput. ities to bring the people into speeded up the development in north side of Andhra Pradesh The Odisha government is to be included in Andhra There are 21 villages in Kotia their fold. The fight between the area. There is a territorial in Vizianagaram and accusing Andhra Pradesh of Pradesh. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 7, 2021 vijayawada 02

Trump, deleting actor Kangana Ranaut's tweets but treating ‘ALL AND Foreign activism within limits is not unwelcome Thunberg and her ilk with kid gloves. If Twitter doesn't block, SUNDRY’ laid down in Art 19 (2) of the you cannot. Some puerile argu- the police, aided by sections of the government can under Indian Constitution. What Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ments have been aired whether the nationalist media, has dug Section 69 A of the An agitation of this vigour could not do to catapult the farmers' stir to India ought to have declared up dirt against Greta Thunberg Information Technology Act. nternational activism has and duration is expectedly a war against Pakistan for its after her now infamous Tool Again, this power must be added to the Kisan agitation magnet for international atten- the international stage, these celebrities did. genocide in Bangladesh or Kit, which she deleted and used only under extraordi- Ia new dimension it could tion. Rihanna, a pop icon, Their tweets incensed the Modi government whether the entire world replaced with a fresh one, went nary circumstances. We do do well without. A range of can't be blamed for seeking the so much that the Ministry of External Affairs should have condemned Nazi viral. Dubbed as the tool kit of not wish for a political environ- celebrities from Rihanna, spotlight by tweeting to her 101 jumped into the fray by objecting to the Germany's holocaust against anarchy by the BJP, it had ment where content is blocked singer, to Mia Khalifa, porn million followers, "Why aren't Jews in Europe. Here the helpful suggestions on how to in the name of containing actress, have caused a Twitter we talking about this", while ‘sensational social media hashtags and activists may have overdone internationalise the agitation. anti-national activity. At the storm by egging millions of linking a CNN news report comments' by celebrities and others. their act by equating the force The Delhi Police and intelli- same time, big tech like Twitter their followers to campaign for about India blocking internet used by police and the gence agencies are convinced and Facebook needs a check farmers agitating against the accesses at the protest sites. The unprecedented fortification of that Thunberg's Tool Kit may against misuse and abuse for three controversial farm laws. internet remained on the boil media hashtags and comments' January by calling for peaceful S NAGESH KUMAR Delhi as genocide. Their line of be the handiwork of pro- spreading lies and fake news. These performers and as climate activists Greta by celebrities and others. Its transfer of power. Former Resident Editor, argument is far-fetched. Khalistani outfit called Poetic At this crucial juncture when activists may have rendered a Thunberg, Elizabeth Wathuti, wisdom is questionable on Artistes, people engaged in The Hindu Freedom of speech is defi- Justice. Besides they have a feel- farmers pose a fresh challenge disservice to the farmers by US veep's niece Meena Harris, various counts. Firstly, it lent creative work and sportsper- nitely not absolute and comes ing that other outfits like Sikhs to the State, the government deflecting attention from the and Canadian comedian Lilly importance to Rihanna and sons have often been propo- 1968 Mexico Olympics as a with reasonable restrictions. for Justice and Extinction cannot turn its back and shut core issue, which is fundamen- Singh too pitched in. Thunberg who know little nents of peace, love and equal- salute for Black Power. Black The power to impose and Rebellion India, the latter fight- its ears to voices emanating tally to get a good price and an What Canadian Prime about the complexities of the ity. Mohammed Ali, the leg- athletes from other countries enforce restrictions must be ing against climate change, from various corners of the assured market for their pro- Minister Justin Trudeau could dispute and nuances of the endary boxer, refused to be may not have raised gloved fists used sparingly by the govern- may be meddling in the agita- globe. True, farmers are repeat- duce. The discourse has shift- not do to catapult the farmers' three laws. Secondly, if its drafted into the US military on in solidarity at Mexico but ment. Foreigners like Rihanna tion by leveraging the power ing like a stuck gramophone ed to the perils of social media stir to the international stage, complaint was against interfer- grounds of conscience. He was almost the entire world rose are entitled to comment on and reach of Twitter to further record that the farm laws must misuse, extravagant lifestyles of these celebrities did. Their ence of outsiders in internal stripped of all his boxing titles when Nelson Mandela was developments in India either their hidden agenda. be repealed and a minimum celebrities, limits on freedom of tweets incensed the Modi gov- affairs, there was no ground for and narrowly escaped prison incarcerated in South Africa. for publicity seeking or out of This micro-blogging site is support price guaranteed. But, expression, whether it is ernment so much that the it. Prime Minister Narendra sentence. Tommie Smith and So, there is a line demarcat- genuine concern so long as they under the scanner for assum- the government too is refusing absolute and the conditions Ministry of External Affairs Modi himself had commented John Carlos of the United ing the issues into which you do not cross the Lakshman ing the role of arbiter by tak- to budge when the need of the under which reasonable jumped into the fray by object- on the insurrection by Trump States raised black-gloved fists can poke your nose into affairs Rekha of aiding and abetting ing down the account of for- hour is some innovative think- restrictions should kick in as ing to the 'sensational social supporters on Capitol Hill in on the victory podium at the of other countries and when separatist elements. On its part, mer US President Donald ing to break the deadlock. Concerned minister will respond SEC orders confinement of Minister to home for ‘creating... on VSP issue, says Jaishankar Continued from Page 1 against the SEC. consequences if they follow The breach of privilege the Election Commissioner's PNS n VIJAYAWADA wide due to the coronavirus the development of Vijayawada More interestingly, the SEC in notices were issued after the instructions which emanate and the budget presented had and added that Rs 5,600 crore his order said during the con- SEC complained to the state from Article 243K, which the intention of putting the had been allocated for AP in finement period, the minister governor against the ministers mandates to hold free and fair BJP leader and Union minister country's economy in the the railway budget. He said that would not have access to for their 'libelous' remarks elections is a serious breach of S Jaishankar spoke on the groove. The central govern- the central government had media with a view to prevent- and intimidating approach. rule of law and tenets of the privitisation of Vizag steel plant ment had budgeted for devel- spent Rs 13,900 crore for the ing making possible inciteful According to the SEC's Constitution of India," SEC on Saturday. Jaishankar said opment across the country, he state in various forms. The state utterances that would have an Saturday order, the minister, in said in the order. that privitisation of the Vizag said and added that 'atmanirb- government's scheme of con- adverse impact on the ongo- a press conference on The Commission's above Steel Plant was under his har Bharat' was evident in the structing houses for the poor ing elections to the local bod- Thursday, warned that orders are issued with an purview and informed that budget presented. was executed by the central ies as well as on general law Collectors and Returning intention to carry out its man- concerned minister of that BJP AP president Somu government's funds, said and order situation in the dis- Officers should not obey the date to hold free and fair elec- department would respond on Veerraju said that everyone Veerraju. trict of Chittoor and else- instructions of the "madcap tions and to insulate the the issue. wanted Amravati to be the cap- BJP MP GVL Narasimha where. Election Commissioner" and if District Collectors and Speaking on the recently ital of AP. He recalled that fol- Rao alleged that the ruling It may be recalled that they did so (halting the results Returning Officers in the State announced 2021 budget pre- lowing the initiative taken by YSRCP and the TDP were giv- Peddireddy Ramachandra of the unanimously elected from fear psychosis emanating sented by the finance minister, the central government Kanaka ing more priority to politics Reddy, along with his cabinet seats), action would be taken due to the threats and warn- the minister said that the bud- Durga flyover and Benz Circle and were criticising the 2021 colleague, Botsa Satyanarayana against those officials and ings issued through the media, get mainly focused on six sec- flyover were completed and budget. had issued notices of breach of they would be blacklisted after the order said. tors of which the medical and two more bridges would be They were slinging mud for privilege motion against the the polls were over. The Commission intends to health sector was given top pri- constructed on Krishna river their political gain, he said. The SEC last week. The privilege "The utterances of the empower the various election ority. Rs 2.23 lakh crore was terms of Covid recovery, the spread of the deadly virus. and four-lane and six-lane MP also said that both the par- motion is now being looked Minister for Panchayat Raj authorities to discharge the allocated for the sector and that country stood first in the world Medicines were being export- roads were being developed as ties were afraid of the local into by the Assembly and Rural Development mandated and legitimate was about 130 percent more and that was possible by iden- ed to about 150 countries from part of national highway devel- polls and the Tirupati by-poll Privileges Committee. The threatening all the Collectors, responsibilities under elec- than the allocation made in the tifying the virus early and India, said the minister. opment. and that Rs 2,34,000 crore committee had met a few days who are also the District tion laws without fear or previous budget. effectively taking preventive He said the economic situ- Veerraju said that the Modi would be allocated to AP in the ago exclusively to discuss the Election Authorities, and the favour, the SEC order further The minister said that in measures that stalled the ation had deteriorated world- government was focused on next five years. notices issued by the ministers Returning Officers with dire said.

Govt moves HC ‘Officials must MLA held for Shah to chair... over SEC order discharge AIADMK MLA donates Rs 3.16 cr ‘threatening’ rival Continued from Page 1 against candidate, The Southern Zonal Council duties with to TTD for temple in TamilNadu comprises Andhra Pradesh, Peddireddy Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil commitment’ PNS n TIRUPATI devotees of his constituen- released Nadu, Telangana and Continued from Page 1 PNS n VIJAYAWADA cy, the Legislator of Continued from Page 1 Puducherry as members and TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Ulundurpettai and TTD Union Territories Andaman Earlier, Minister Peddireddy State Election Commissioner Devasthanams) Board member Board member Kumaraguru However, the MLA allegedly & Nicobar Islands and had leveled allegations N Ramesh Kumar on Saturday and AIADMK MLA R had donated 4 acres of land over the phone threatened Lakshadweep as Special against Nimmagadda called upon the officials dis- Kumaraguru has made an worth ?20 crore. He has him with dire consequences Invitees. Ramesh Kumar by saying charging election duties to offering of Rs 3.16 crore to the already donated a crore and and sending him to jail if his As the host state, the AP that he has been misusing shun in security. "The shrine of Lord Venkateswara at also offered to bear the uncle did not withdraw his government is requested to his power and following the Constitution of India pro- Tirumala, near here, on expenditure for the con- nomination. make requisite logistical directions of TDP chief vides total security to the offi- Saturday. struction of the temple. Santosh filed a complaint arrangements for the meeting Chandrababu Naidu. cials and employees discharg- He has requested the TTD Gabba Choultry donates submitting the audio clip of including reception, security, ing duties as per rules," he said. that governs the temple to Rs 5 lakh to TTD his phone conversation with transport, boarding and lodg- One should take prior per- utilise the fund for the con- Similarly, the authorities the MLA to the local police. ing among others. mission to initiate discipli- struction of a Lord of Gabba Choultry donated nary action against officials Venkateswara Swamy temple Rs 5 lakh to BIRRD Trust of on election duty as per the in his Ulundurpettai con- TTD, marking the 33rd Supreme Court guidelines, stituency in Tamil Nadu, anniversary of the Choultry said the SEC and added that TTD Board Chairman YV located at Tirumala, SEC working for even the SEC cannot take any Subba Reddy said. The Choultry Trust action against the officials He handed over the had, on December 25 last, Sanatana Dharma propaga- Chairman Aswini Kumar discharging election duties cheques and land docu- too, made a donation of Rs tion from Kashmir to along with Managing Naidu, says Peddireddy without prior permission. ments to the TTD Chairman 1 crore for the planned tem- Kanyakumari. Trustee Jeevan Kumar hand- "The election officials need Sri YV Subba Reddy at a ple. As part of the programme, ed over the cheque to TTD Continued from Page 1 orders issued by the SEC in not panic by the threats of function held in Gubba Speaking on the occasion the TTD will soon lay a Trust Board Chairman YV connivance with TDP supre- any individual. Such com- Choultry on Saturday. the TTD Board Chief said foundation for building Sri Subba Reddy on Saturday in "I am not opposing it. He mo Chandrababu Naidu indi- ments and announcements The foundation for the on the directions of AP Venkateswara Swamy temple a special programme held at should also understand and cate that the SEC has gone are against law and are shrine would be laid after an Chief Minister Sri YS in Jammu also. Gubba Choultry. issue orders that can be mad. People will certainly invalid,” said the State auspicious date is fixed, he Jaganmohan Reddy, TTD He said in order to pro- Board member Chippagiri implemented. I am only say- teach them lessons for this," Election Commissioner. said adding that the MLA has launched Hindu vide Srivari darshan to Prasad was also present. ing that these kind of gag he told reporters on Saturday.

VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES Ganta sends conditional resignation... GOLD Jagan suggests three-pronged strategy... Continued from Page 1 tions intensified their agita- the agitations to build the ` 48, 060 (10 gm) tion for the third day on steel plant following which Continued from Page 1 plant in the urban area and uing operations to achieve mines for RINL will help tide “I had gone against my Saturday organising a sit-in poor farmers from 32 vil- ` 330 rapidly expanding urban turnaround as with all the sec- over this cost disadvantage. party’s stance when Vizag dharna on the National lages gave away 24,000 acres SILVER People of the state rallied for sprawl. tors of economy, the steel Jagan, thirdly, sought finan- was announced as the Highway at Maddilapalem. of land to establish the ` 73, 400 (1kg) the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant RINL currently has a capac- sector is also seeing a V- cial restructuring under Executive capital. Because, About 29 top leaders, country’s only shore-based ` 1400 in which 32 persons have ity of 7.3 million tonnes and Shaped recovery. He said that which short term loans along all I want is the development including women from steel plant. laid down their lives during a has taken up plant moderni- RINL has achieved highest with long term loans could be of Vizag. CPI(M), CPI, various trade He demanded that all decade-long public agitation sation and capacity expansion ever capacity utilisation of 6.3 converted into equity taking When the railway zone and unions such as HMS, IFTU, political parties supported CHICKEN 'Visakha ukku Andhrula recently enabling it to borrow MTPA against the capacity of off repayment pressures and other promises for Vizag AITUC etc. were arrested the agitation all over the RATES `/KG hakku' in the undivided loans from banks. Owing to 7.3 MTPA from December interest burden. are yet to be realized, the and bundled into vans. state till the Union govern- Andhra Pradesh. the unfavourable steel cycle 2020 and started making a The high cost debt which is Union government privatis- The protest was both ment changed its mind. Rao Dressed/With Skin `144 He stated, "The plant had a globally, the company was monthly profit of close to Rs actually Rs. 22,000 crore is ing the steel plant is unfor- against the privatization of asked the BJP to spell out its Without Skin `163 good performance between making losses since 2014-15 200 crore. being serviced at interest rates tunate,” he said. the steel plant and the farm stand instead of giving con- Broiler at Farm `99 2002 and 2015 earning prof- and was finding it difficult to Secondly, the Chief as high as 14 per cent. However, the resignation bills. flicting statements. its with positive net worth. service the debt. One of the Minister sought captive iron Conversion of these loans letter was not in the Speaking on the occa- Similarly, he asked the Jana The plant has pragmatically major structural issues that ores mine to reduce input into equity by the banks so as ‘Speaker format’, to be sion, city secretary of CPI Sena leader Pawan Kalyan EGG turned-around in 2002 after led to high cost of production costs. He stated that present- to remove the interest burden accepted. “I send the resig- (M) Dr B Ganga Rao said to snap his ties with the BJP RATES `/100 being reported to BIFR as a is the absence of captive mine ly RINL is purchasing iron ore totally and listing the entity nation letter spontaneously the Modi government’s and directly participate in sick company. The company which affected the profitabil- from NMDC Bailadila mines (RINL, Vizag) on the stock and will send the letter in move to privatise the steel the agitation. VIJAYAWADA 430 has around 19,700 acres of ity." at market price which put a exchange giving the banks the right format if the plant was a conspiracy The leaders present HYDERABAD 393 land currently and the valua- CM Jagan gave three sug- cost disadvantage of around exit option through the stock Speaker wants,” he said. against the people of strongly condemned the tion of these lands alone could gestions for revival of the Rs 5,260 per MT of steel (at exchange route through gen- Dharna at Maddilapalem Andhra Pradesh. arrests and the way they VISAKHAPATNAM 505 exceed one lakh crore rupees VSP. ore level). He further stated eral public may also be Meanwhile, the Left trade He said 32 people had were bundled into police RETAIL PRICE `4. 30 (IN HYDERABAD) due to the location of the Firstly, he suggested contin- that allotment of captive explored. unions and mass organisa- sacrificed their lives during vans.

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RTC MD Thakur Tight vigil for panchayat polls inspects PN CM should save VSP from Bus Station PNS n privatisation, says Naidu Measures taken for smooth conduct of GP elections: DGP Sawang VIJAYAWADA

PNS n VIJAYAWADA 14,362 cops were affected with APSRTC Chairman and PNS n VIJAYAWADA Corona and 109 personnel died. Managing Director RP AP DGP Gautam D Sawang on Hence the police department Thakur on Saturday made a Leader of the Opposition N Saturday said that the police did not deploy old age police surprise visit to PN Bus Chandrababu Naidu on department took all necessary personnel for election duties as Station here in Vijayawada. Saturday said that the onus of measures for the smooth con- a precautionary measure. The Thakur observed the arrival saving Visakha Steel Plant duct of gram panchayat elec- police personnel who recovered and departure timings of lies on the Chief Minister YS tions. from Covid also will not be buses at platform 1 to 7, Jaganmohan Reddy. Stating that the police depart- assigned election duties. All the towards Eluru, Amalapuram He criticised that ment had identified 6,254 hyper staff was given PPE kits, face and Visakhapatnam. He Jaganmohan Reddy mort- sensitive, 8,555 sensitive and 983 masks, sanitisers and hand asked the officials about the gaged 151 MLAs, 22 Lok problematic areas in 13 districts, gloves. They have been instruct- frequency of bus services in Sabha MPs and six Rajya he said that police department ed to follow Covid-19 protocol that busy route. Stating that Sabha MPs of his party before took all measures to protect the while discharging duties during the Vijayawada Bus Stand the Central Government to law and order situation. elections." was the largest bus stand in save himself from his 31 cases. He said that the police were studying the order. were impounded, while 677 The said that further Rs the state, he instructed the Instead of discharging his regular checks to curb the trans- Addressing a press meet here, arms related to public sector are 13,03,73,319 worth cash, gold, officials to keep the plat- duties in the interests of the plant from a similar threat at Steel was a jewel-like project portation of money and liquor the DGP said that the police laid yet to be deposited, he said. silver, liquor, arrack, vehicles, forms and the toilets clean people, the CM has sealed the that time. for AP. Telugu people faced during elections. special focus on electoral offend- "As many as 1,47, 391 persons ganja and sarees have been keeping in view the rush of mouths of his party MPs only "Jaganmohan Reddy should many struggles for the plant. Responding to the orders of ers and chalked out a special have been bound over in the seized in 707 cases in which Rs passengers. He asked the to prevent them from speak- explain to the people why his Nearly 32 people laid down the State Election strategy for the extremist-affect- State. Police increased searches 5,02,49,007 was seized in cash. officials to ensure a pleasant ing up against the privatisa- regime was not opposing the their lives for this cause. Commissioner Nimmagadda ed areas. The police are setting and surveillance during which He said that 44 pre-poll atmosphere at the bus stand tion of the steel plant, he privatisation move of the Amaravati resident Amrita Ramesh Kumar stipulating con- up pickets in faction areas and 1,058 gelatin sticks/detonators, offences were registered in for the convenience f the flayed. Centre now. It is high time Rao's fast-unto-death had finement of Panchayat Raj would use technology including 17 country-made weapons, 37 which two were attempt to passengers. Later, he spoke In a statement here, the that the Chief Minister set eventually won the steel plant Minister Peddireddy drone and body-worn cameras safety/detonator fuses, three murder cases. He added that to the shopkeepers and told TDP chief recalled how the aside his 'quid pro quo' atti- back for AP in that landmark Ramachandra Reddy to house, to step up vigil, he said. electric wires, two batteries and Corona vaccination drive for them that if there were any then TDP Government in AP tude and start focusing on the agitation. Lakhs of AP people the DGP said that he has not yet Out of 9,942 various types of one air pistol were seized," he police would be started after problems, they should brought pressure on the protection of the AP interests," participated in the agitation received the orders and would licensed arms in AP, 9199 were revealed. completion of the election inform the authorities. Vajpayee Government at the he lambasted. for steel plant for several take necessary action after deposited with the police, 30 Gautam Sawang said, "In all, process. Centre to protect the steel Naidu recalled that Visakha years, he added. SHORT TAKES Extra-marital affair Lokesh asks NCSC to protect leads to murder of Awareness must for healthy 35-yr-old woman living, says NTRUHS VC lives, properties of Dalits PNS n HYDERABAD VIJAYAWADA: Stressing on the need for awareness on healthy living PNS n VIJAYAWADA ty for the lives and properties The Ghatkesar police solved among people, NTR University of Health Sciences vice-chancellor Dr of the SCs in the State, he the murder case reported at P Syama Prasad on Saturday asked the medical and health fraternity SEC cannot TDP national general secretary bemoaned. Edulabad in December last to conduct awareness camps to educate people which would help in Nara Lokesh on Saturday made Complaining against the year and arrested her para- building a healthy society. Dr Prasad inaugurated a mega medical confine Minister a strong plea to the National State Government's approach, mour, here on Friday. and health camp organised by Anil Neuro and Trauma Centre at Commission for the Scheduled Lokesh said: "In Andhra An extra-marital affair led Vijayawada. He also launched a neuro-rehabilitation centre and to home, says Castes (NCSC) to intervene Pradesh, Dalits are being to the murder, the police operation theatre. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Prasad said that and initiate tough measures for humiliated, attacked physical- said. Santosha, 35, a native of Corona pandemic taught many lessons that made people health- Ambati the protection of lives and ly, being implicated in false Srikakulam migrated to the conscious. He praised Dr Anil Kumar for conducting a mega properties of Dalits in Andhra cases and their properties are city a decade ago along with medical camp as part of which, 800 people availed diagnosis facility PNS n VIJAYAWADA Pradesh. being destroyed." her husband and three chil- tests and received medicines free of cost. Dr Anil Kumar said that Lokesh told the SC panel Lokesh further alleged that dren. they were conducting free mega health camp to serve the needy YSRCP MLA Ambati that no justice was done to the the State Government had not About four years ago, she people in the society and to bring awareness on about healthy living Rambabu said that SEC family members of Kiran extended required financial was abandoned by her hus- among people. Dr G Hari, Dr Deethi, Dr Sajeev, Dr Sri Vani and Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar Kumar, the SC youth from assistance though Kiran Kumar band. Later, she became others participated in the medical camp and rendered their services. has been stepping out of his Chirala, who was beaten to was the main breadwinner of acquainted with the suspect purview by passing orders death for not just wearing a here, Nara Lokesh complained past over seven months. the family. Vinod, and they both got confining a senior minister to mask over seven months ago. that the AP State Government Lokesh deplored that there "Justice delayed is justice involved in an extra-marital his house misinterpreting his The 26-year-old Dalit youth was not taking any action has been an increase in the denied. Any further delay in affair, the police said. Vinod TDP complains against APSFL, remarks. met an untimely end due against the culprits though number of attacks on Dalits in ensuring justice to Kiran's fam- insisted to Santosha on get- Addressing a press confer- police excesses, he added. Kiran Kumar's parents have the state under YSRCP regime. ily would tantamount to denial ting married, but the latter seeks removal of CM photo ence here on Saturday, In a letter sent to the NCSC been demanding justice for the There was no safety or securi- of justice," he said. refused. VIJAYAWADA: Telugu Desam Party lodged a complaint with State Ambati Rambabu said that Election Commission against AP Fibrenet over using Chief Minister SEC doesn't have the power to YS Jaganmohan Reddy photo in telecasting to lure voters in the take such a decision of con- gram panchayat elections. They sought action by the SEC for the fining a public representative Dismiss Peddireddy removal of CM photo and restraining the government from misus- overruling the Constitutional MP holds Jagan responsible ing fibrenet. TDP leader Darapaneni Narendra and others stated that rights. He stated that it would APSFL is an enterprise promoted and operated by the government tantamount to violation of the of Andhra Pradesh. They said that APSFL currently provides inter- rights of the people. for ‘criminal threats’: net, telephone and satellite TV channels and has around 10 lakh He said that Ramesh for privatisation of VSP connections across the State.TDP claimed that the moment APSFL Kumar confined Peddireddi IPTV switched on the television set, the picture of CM Jagan is dis- Ramachandra Reddy only PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM getting personal favours and TDP to Governor played by default. They further claimed that the display of CM because he was active in political benefits, but not for PNS n VIJAYAWADA Peddireddy was behaving like Jagan's image on television sets is a direct violation of election Chittoor district from where Srikakulam MP and TDP the well-being of the people in an anti-constitutional ele- code of conduct and sought removal of the CM's image. They TDP chief Chandrababu leader K. Rammohan Naidu the state. The CM has never TDP politburo member Varla ment without any respect for appealed to initiate action and ensure that the government does not Naidu hails from. He reaf- on Saturday held the opened his mouth nor held a Ramaiah on Saturday urged a statutory institution like violate election code of conduct during gram panchayat election. firmed that strict action Jaganmohan Reddy press conference on the aspects the AP Governor the State Election would be taken against those Government responsible for he discussed with the Central Biswabhushan Harichandan Commission. The Minister's officials who violate the the privatisation of Visakha Ministers during his visits to to intervene and dismiss mala fide intentions were norms and who act illegally Steel Plant and said that the the national capital. Even now, Panchayat Raj Minister clear from how he issued out of fear of Ramesh Kumar. government has not raised Jagan is not breaking his Peddireddy Ramachandra open threats to IAS officers He criticised the SEC for any objection to the Centre's silence on the steel plant," he Reddy for his criminal intim- and the Government employ- Cops: Regulate digital being biased and vindictive, move. alleged. idation of District Collectors ees who were on election and supporting the political The MP asserted that the The TDP MP asked what and officials who were on duties. interests of TDP. Chief Minister would not be the YSRCP 28 MPs have been election duty. "Peddireddy was having a money lending space He said that the e-Watch able to escape from people's doing when the Visakha Steel Ramaiah, along with a del- criminal intent to subvert the app was brought without a wrath this time as there would tect the interests of the state. plant was being put up for pri- egation of the TDP leaders, election process by threaten- security certificate. "How be a relentless agitation on the It was not correct to allow vatisation. submitted a memorandum ing officials," he said. PNS n HYDERABAD process should be transparent strange it is that a steel plant issue this time. the sale of the steel plant in the It was their duty to stop the to the Governor at his office. Ramaiah said the Minister and adherent to all the legal Constitutionally body If the YSRCP is committed, name of losses. Alternative move in the interests of the Expressing serious concern grossly violated the election Senior police officers of provisions," they said. released an app without a the government should pass a measures should be taken for State. The Chief Minister said over Minister's brazen state- code when he said the Hyderabad, Cyberabad and The police suggested that security certificate and who resolution in the Assembly saving the industry which in the election campaign that ments, they said: "The DGP Government would blacklist Rachakonda Commission- the banks whose accounts are would believe in such an against the privatisation of stood as a symbol of pride for he would force the Centre to should immediately arrest all the officials who followed erates dealing with instant being used for money transac- app," he asked. VSP, similar to what the the Andhra for decades. The concede the AP demands if his Peddireddy and put him in the instructions of the SEC. loan app frauds held a meet- tions by these fraudulent The MLA further said that Chhattisgarh government did people were ready to fight for party was given 25 MPs. Now, judicial custody for ensuring "When the election process ing with the Reserve Bank of money lending apps must no action had been taken to save steel plant in that state. the steel plant cutting across the YSRCP has got 28 MPs but free and fair panchayat elec- was under way, the District India (RBI) appointed work- have a stringent mechanism against Chandrababu for The TDP MP said that if political and other affiliations, they were also not opening tion." Collectors and the employees ing group for devising modal- for KYC and also periodical releasing the manifesto and needed, the AP Government he said. their mouths just like the CM Addressing a press confer- would have to follow the ities to regulate the space of review of the activities to alert SEC has been protecting should take up the mainte- "Jaganmohan Reddy visited while so much injustice was ence later, the TDP leader orders of the SEC," said digital money lending in the the law enforcement agencies Naidu.Speaking on unani- nance of the steel plant to pro- Delhi several times only for being done to AP, he said. deplored that Minister Ramaiah. country. of any suspicious transactions. mous polls, he said: "'Electing During the virtual meeting, More than 30 accused candidates unanimously is a the police officers apprised the including four Chinese nation- common phenomenon in all RBI officials on the entire sit- als have been arrested by states and is nothing new in uation arising out of the oper- Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Andhra Pradesh, but this 18 control rooms to curb excise-related crimes ation of unscrupulous money Rachakonda police during the time the SEC seems to have lending apps and their preda- last one month. some reservations towards PNS n VIJAYAWADA round-the-clock for gathering Brijlal said that state control were set up. carat diamond ornaments tory approach towards public The crackdown began after opposition TDP and thus intelligence inputs and submit- room was started at Vijayawada He said that the SEB booked worth Rs. 2.75 crore etc. in lending and recovering the at least five people committed acting indifferently." The AP Special Enforcement ting DSR and reports to the with 9491030853 / 0866- 2,587 cases, arrested 1,979 Brijlal said that coordination loans. suicide due to harassment by He pointed out that unan- Bureau (SEB) state commis- SEC. t 2843131 phone numbers and accused and seized 12,547 litres meetings with excise depart- They suggested to the panel lending apps. imous elections would ensure sioner Vineet Brijlal said that as He said that complaints in all similarly control rooms were of IMFL (8,682 litre of NDPL, ments of neighbouring states devise guidelines to streamline The Telangana High Court unity and development in many as 18 control rooms had modes i.e through toll-free started in all districts with 3,865 litres of DPL), 20,578 were conducted by digital lending by authorised on Thursday directed police to villages. He stated that the been started to curb excise- 1800 425 4868 /phone / what- local numbers. litres of ID, destroyed 8,23,044 Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, NBFCs using various plat- ensure that all illegal instant SEC was deliberately blowing related crimes and election- sapp / online (ECMS- He said that 50 checkposts, litres of wash and seized 355 Anantapur, Krishna, Guntur forms. "Public must be able to loan apps are removed from non-issues out of proportion related transactions in AP State. http://cpe.ap.gov.in/EeGP) / 30 border mobile teams were vehicles. police officers with Odisha, identify the genuine and legal- Play Store and take firm action in a bid to corner the govern- He said that control rooms news from electronic and print formed by SEB exclusively. He He stated that SEB also Karnataka and Telangana states ly authorised money lending against the companies and ment exposing his vindictive were set up at State and district- media and in-person are being further said that 389 check- seized Rs 1,65,01,300 in cash, to prevent the inflow of liquor. agencies and their lending people behind these apps. approach. level to receive complaints received and redressed. posts and 100 mobile teams one rifle, 7.3 kg of gold and 439 ‘Koti Vruksharchana’ to mark KCR's birthday on February 17

PNS n HYDERABAD Minister KT Rama Rao general secretary Santosh drive to Forest Minister A Raghava stated that people released a poster for the plan- Kumar for taking up the initia- Indrakaran Reddy and who wants to participate in the Marking the birthday of Chief tation programme initiated by tive and encouraging massive Panchayat Raj Minister event may send the message Minister K Chandrashekhar Rajya Sabha member J Santosh plantation for a Green Errabelli Dayakar Rao over 'GIC' to phone number Rao on February 17, Green Kumar, in the presence of Telangana. telephone and sought their 9000365000 through the India Challenge (GIC) took up Ministers Mohd Mahmood Ali, Ministers Mohd Mahamood support in this regard. Both the Whatsapp. The participants a massive plantation pro- Talasani Srinivas Yadav, MP Ali and Talasani Srinivas Yadav Ministers responded positive will receive a link to download gramme - ‘Koti Vruksharchana’, Maloth Kavitha and MLA stated that the programme and assured to issue necessary a mobile application or app on promoting plantation of one Haripriya Naik here on should be taken up by the orders in this regard. their Whatsapp, using which crore saplings across the State. Saturday. Sarpanches of all gram pan- The Green India Challenge they should upload their selfie The GIC is making arrange- KT Rama Rao requested all chayats in the state, with village (GIC) also decided to award with the plants after planting ments to begin the plantation the people's representatives of as a unit in coordination with 'Vanamali' title to all those three saplings. Within a week, drive at 10 am and conclude the TRS party to participate in the the departments of Forests and who participate in the one they would recieve a message entire programme within an event and make it a grand suc- Panchayat Raj. On the occasion, crore plantation drive. Green from the Chief Minister along hour. cess. He appreciated the efforts MP Santosh Kumar explained India Challenge representa- with the 'Vanamali' title TRS working president and of Rajya Sabha MP and TRS about the massive plantation tives Karunakar Reddy and through Whatsapp or email. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 7, 2021 telangana 04 All eyes on TRS Executive No raw deal to Telugu CAPSULE states, says Union Minister PNS n HYDERABAD Committee meeting today n Rs 8,000 crore was No raw deal to the Telugu States allocated to construct in the Union Budget, said Union 750 Ekalavya Schools in PNS n HYDERABAD how to face the BJP and as to Minister of State for Finance tribal areas besides how to win the ensuing Anurag Singh Thakur. He sug- Sainik Schools with TRS State Executive Graduate MLC elections, gested that one has to see the separate budget Committee meeting has Nagarjunasagar by-elections Union Budget from a national become a hot topic for discus- and Khammam, Warangal perspective. He said that the allocations, said Union sions not only among the TRS Municipal Corporation elec- Centre is allocating funds to the Minister of State for Ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs tions. Polavaram project as per the Finance Anurag Singh and cadre, but also among The party chief is also like- agreements. He said that except Thakur other political party leaders, ly to direct the party leaders to the Opposition parties, all sec- which is slated for Sunday. conduct the 20th foundation tions of people in the country The leaders from other day celebrations on April 27 in have appreciated the Union in tribal areas besides Sainik icised the erstwhile Congress- Kalyanalaxmi, political parties are also wait- a prestigious manner con- Budget for the fiscal 2021-22 Schools with separate budget led UPA government for not ing to know the decisions to be ducting a public meeting in presented by Finance Minister allocations. Under Mahatma being able to purchase even 1.5 a boon to taken in the Sunday meeting Hyderabad. Nirmala Sitharaman in Gandhi National Rural lakh bulletproof jackets during as the party is entering its 20th However, it is learnt that the Parliament on February 1. Employment Guarantee Scheme its regime. However, the NDA women year very soon. The party, other political parties’ leaders Elaborating budget details at a (MGNREGA), the UPA gov- government had procured close JAGTIAL: Minister for which was on the verge of were also waiting for the out- press conference at the BJP State ernment had allocated only Rs to two lakh bulletproof jackets Welfare Koppula Eashwar n completion of two decades has come of the TRS party’s State The TRS party chief and Chief n The party chief is headquarters here on Saturday, 30,000 crore, wherein the NDA and distributed them to the has said Telangana had Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao faced received bouquets and Executive Committee meeting also likely to direct Thakur said the budget alloca- government has allocated Rs Armed Forces, he said. become a role model for the brickbats, debacles and victo- as KCR suddenly announced is presiding over the meeting tions for the Scheduled Castes 73,000 crore, he pointed out. "We have procured Rafale country by implementing the party leaders to Kalyanalaxmi and Shaadi ries; the recent Dubbak bypoll this meeting before the various and is likely to direct the party th (SC), Scheduled Tribes (socially The minister said there is an fighter jets and placed another and GHMC election results elections. They were also wait- top-notch representatives as conduct the 20 backward class) have gone up by increased budget allocation for order for fighter jets, helicopters Mubarak schemes. The min- are troubling the party some ing for the outcome of the to how to face the BJP and as foundation day 51.65 per cent when compared to the Defence sector. There is an and among others for the defence. ister distributed Kalyana way, or the other. meeting as whether KCR will to how to win the ensuing celebrations on April the previous budget. increase in capital expenditure At the same time, the Centre has Laxmi and Shaadi Mubarak The TRS party chief and the speak anything on the change The allocations for the depart- which clearly showcases that taken up reforms in the defence cheques to beneficiaries in Graduate MLC elections, 27 in a prestigious Chief Minister K of the guard as speculations manner conducting ment of Social Justice and India has increased its pro- sector. India is one of the largest Velgatoor mandal and Chandrasekhar Rao is presid- are rife over IT Minister KT Nagarjunasagar by-elections Empowerment have been curement for defence. “We are importers in the world. But now, Chilvakodur of Gollapalli a public meeting in ing over the meeting and is Rama Rao will be made the and Khammam, Warangal increased by 28 per cent. He said well prepared as far as a threat about 110 items are manufactured mandal on Saturday. likely to direct the party top- Chief Minister and KCR enter- Municipal Corporation elections Hyderabad Rs 8,000 crore was allocated to is concerned from neighbour- in India as far as defence produc- Speaking on the occasion, notch representatives as to ing the national politics. construct 750 Ekalavya Schools ing countries", he said and crit- tion is concerned ," he said. the minister said the schemes were the brainchild of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and Govt makes Budget renders they are helping poor Kavitha wants to enrol women. Stating that the justice to TS: Telangana government was amendment according top priority for Bandi Sanjay women, he said a number of in teachers’ as SanghaMitra, hails cops schemes have been imple- PNS n HYDERABAD mented for the welfare of promotions PNS n MEDCHEL women. As part of it, Telangana Kalyanalaxmi and Shaadi PNS n HYDERABAD Women should draw inspira- BJP chief Mubarak schemes were tion from Telangana move- Bandi Sanjay introduced. The minister The government on Saturday ment and aspire to work Kumar stated appealed to women to made an amendment to an together to build a progressive that both improve their financial status old GO dated January 23, state for their empowerment Chief Corona vaccine being administered to Commissioner of Police VB Kamalasan by utilising the government 2009 for making only lan- stated MLC Kalvakuntla Minister K Reddy at a vaccination centre set up on the Commissionerate premises in schemes. Zilla Parishad guage scholars eligible for Kavitha. Chandrasekhar Rao and Karimnagar on Saturday chairperson Dava Vasantha, school assistant language ‘SanghaMitra - Voice of Finance Minister T Harish MPP Kanumalla Laxmi and posts in promotions. Women’, a programme, organ- Rao were happy with the others participated in the The government after care- ised under the aegis of Union Budget. Hence, they programme. ful examination has made Rachakonda Police did not flay the Centre on Covid vax drive begins certain amendments to the Commissionerate in collabora- the Budget as Telangana was Adhoc Rules for the tion with the Rachakonda rendered justice, he pointed Telangana School Security Council initiated con- out. He suggested to the for cops in Karimnagar Dy sarpanch Educational Subordinate cluded in Nagole on Saturday. Opposition parties give sug- Service Rules for the posts of Speaking on the occasion, MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha addressing SanghaMitra -Voice of Women’, a gestions and advises stop- PNS n KARIMNAGAR Collector and CP inspected family attempts teachers in Mandal Praja and the chief guest, Kavitha, appre- programme, organised under the aegis of Rachakonda Police Commissionerate ping political criticism on the arrangements for vaccina- Zilla Parishad Schools in the ciated Rachakonda Police in collaboration with the Rachakonda Security Council in Hyderabad on Saturday Budget. Corona vaccine was adminis- tion in the commissionerate suicide State. The government has Commissioner Mahesh M Speaking to the media tered to Commissioner of office. Speaking on the occa- KHAMMAM: A debt-ridden made amendments to an old Bhagwat in taking up friendly n Kavitha appreciated Rachakonda Police here on Saturday, Bandi Police VB Kamalasan Reddy at sion, they said except a few, who deputy sarpanch family GO MS 12 School Education, policing initiatives, prompt Commissioner Mahesh M Bhagwat in taking up Sanjay alleged that the Chief a vaccination centre set up on have some type of health prob- attempted suicide in which was earlier issued on policing actions in the preven- friendly policing initiatives, prompt policing actions Minister was stating the the Commissionerate premis- lems, everybody could take Konijarla mandal of January 23, 2009. tion of violence against women. Central schemes as his own es on Saturday. As part of vac- the vaccine without any fear. Khammam district on Teachers of other subjects' She further stated that the in the prevention of violence against women. schemes. cination to frontline warriors, It was necessary to take a sec- Saturday. According to such as SGTs, PETs, Art, guidelines, mission, pro- He alleged the KCR gov- a vaccination drive was com- ond dose. The date for the sec- police, Bodiatanda deputy Craft and Drawing will be grammes of SanghaMitra was Chandrsekhar emphasised the Bhongiri, Yaddadri. He shared ernment is not using Prime menced on Saturday. ond dose would be forwarded sarpanch Boda Babu Rao promoted based on qualifica- in line and extension of She precautions to be taken on his thoughts on the initiative Minister Narendra Modi’s Kamalasan Reddy started the in the form of an SMS to the took the loan from a money tions and seniority. Teams initiative taken by Chief Covid-19 and vaccination. He and mentioned that they photo on the schemes being process by taking the first vac- registered mobiles. People need lender. When the Babu Rao Telangana State United Minister K Chandrasekhar reiterated the importance of inspired 1,000 women by cre- implemented with the cine on the commissionerate not worry about vaccination, had failed to repay the loan Teachers Federation Rao. She called for initiatives SanghMitra, which can elimi- ating awareness and instilling Central funds. He alleged precincts. they said. Additional DCP in the stipulated time, the (TSUTF) President and like SanghaMitra across the nate the evils of society against self-confidence among them in that the development has The Commissioner of Police (Administration) G lender insulted in front of General Secretary K State spreading the spirit of women. the abolition of crime, fraud been stalled as the State gov- took the vaccine in the presence Chandramohan, District villagers. Unable to bear the Jangayya and Chava Ravi friendly policing. She men- Mahesh M Bhagwat in his against them and prevention of ernment had failed to allot of District Collector K Medical and Health Officer humiliation, he, his wife and demanded that the promo- tioned that she wants to take an address underlined the vision, social evils. matching grants. The gov- Shashanka. On the first day, 406 Dr Sujatha, doctors Ravinder, children consumed tion schedule be released active role and enroll as mission, and initiative taken by Satyavathi from Bhuminka ernment is not concentrating policemen of different ranks Ramesh, Gangadhar, Town-I insecticide to end their lives, immediately as the terms of SanghaMitra and join the won- the Rachakonda and Venkatesh Reddy from on development instead con- were administered vaccines Inspector Vijay Kumar, RIs but locals shifted them to a service were amended and derful initiative. Commissionairate to empow- MV Foundation shared their centrating on welfare as it is across the commissionerate Mallesham and Shekar and hospital where they are promotions be given to all Director –CSIR, IICT, er and train women from insights on the women safety trying to come back to limits. Of that 118 are from others participated in the pro- undergoing treatment. those who are eligible. Hyderabad Dr Srivari Ibrahimpatnam, Choutuppal, and empowerment. power, he lamented. Karimnagar town. Earlier, the gramme. MLA DONS TEACHER'S HAT ‘Ministers raising voice against govt’

PNS n HYDERABAD KCR, who made his farm laws, announced that his government will lift the IKP Congress MLC T Jeevan Reddy Ministers and MLAs to procurement centres taking a has alleged that Health Minister protest against farm U-turn on farm laws after his Eatala Rajender has been Delhi tour. revolting against the TRS. laws, took a U-turn on While participating in the Reminding Eatala’s warning farm laws after his protest against farm laws at that the State government will Jagtial in solidarity with the lose its existence if the govern- Delhi tour, alleged farmers on Saturday, Jeevan ment removes procurement Jeevan Reddy Reddy demanded that the centres across the State, Jeevan Central government postpone Reddy asked the government to guts to go for elections taking the implementation of farm tell whether it has no respon- farm laws as an agenda. K Chandrasekhar Rao’s stance laws till the next elections. He sibility to give the MSP to the Speaking to the media here on farm laws. He said it is atro- suggested to the BJP to go for Choppdadani MLA Sunke Ravishanker donned a teacher’s hat and began teaching grammar to students during his visit to Nachupally Government High School in farmers. He pulled the BJP ask- on Saturday, Jeevan Reddy cious that KCR, who made his the next elections with farm Kodimyala mandal of Karimnagar district on Saturday ing it to tell whether it has the vented his ire at Chief Minister Ministers and MLAs to protest laws as its poll agenda. Mancherial Trekking tough terrain in forests a daily affair for this ANM school bags SRINIVAS KARENGALA reach Maddimadugu, a remote mandal of the same area, while lack of any transport facilities. n JAYASHANKAR BHUPALAPALLY village that does not even have she was staying in Pochampally No employee is willing to work national award a road facility. All the villages after getting married. Usually, in this area. But she completes It is a dense forest area where under the Regulagudem sub- when it comes to a government medical service implemented PNS n MACHERIAL one can hear the chirping of centre have road facilities but job many people want comfort by the government without birds and roars of wild animals. Maddimadugu village has no rather than serving the people fail. Therefore, we encourage Slate High School, a private In the midst of all that a communication. Whether it is in the forest area. But, remark- her more,” said Dr Gopinath, school in Jannaram mandal woman is walking holding a to administer polio drops to the ably, she has been providing Medical Officer, centre, was presented the medicine box with one hand children there or to provide medical services to the tribals. Mahamutharam zone, Community Contribution and balancing with the other medical services to those who “I am crossing ditches, bends Jayashankar Bhupalpally dis- Award at the national level as hand, and crossing the trees, are suffering from disease, and forest. However, I wanted trict. part of the Education mounds, ditches and bends. pain, or fever, they have to face to do a job in this area to serve “She is like a Goddess to the Excellence Summit and Not one, not two, she many difficulties. ANM locals. Being born and raised in people of our village. She pro- Awards- 2021 for designing free embarked seven km conquer- Gnaneshwari, on the other (Top) Gnaneshwari traverses the a place where there are no con- vides treatment to our children, online classes and worksheets ing the fear of going alone and hand, goes beyond all these dif- forest carrying a kit with her tacts, I did not have any profes- women and the elderly. She for all children in the State. went ahead to achieve her ficulties and vaccinate chil- (Right) Gnaneshwari adminitering polio sional difficulties. However, uses only home-made School correspondent Aenugu goal. Eventually, she carried out dren, provide treatment to all, drops to a kid at Maddimadugu village the difficulty of getting to vil- ayurvedic medicines made Srikanth Reddy received the her duties. For the past 10 including pregnant women. lages like Maddimadugu is from the leaves and roots of award from Regional Director years, she has been doing such A large number of Gutti tact with the outside world at It is difficult to go to the vil- informs him that she will come tough. But, my husband trees in case of fever and pain, of CBSE Board Srinivasan in adventures for the tribals in the Koyas from Chhattisgarh all. During the summer, how- lage of Maddimadugu and on a certain day. In turn, he Bhaskar is helping me to ren- and protecting our families,” Chennai on Saturday. The forests. migrated to the areas around ever, it is possible to travel a serve, or to provide informa- informs the villagers that she der service to the tribals,” said said Sammayya, Padam Jogi, a award was given by Smartail, a Gnaneshwari, who works as Singaram village 20 years ago. short distance on bike or trac- tion. Someone from this village was coming to the village to K Gnaneshwari, ANM, tribal woman’s husband. company that uses artificial an ANM in Regulagudem sub- They all live in huts in a forest tor, but during the monsoons, has a mobile phone, but there provide them medicines. Regulagudem, Gnaneshwari services are intelligence in education to centre in Mahamutharam area near Singaram. Gnaneshwari travels on a bul- are no signals. With this, he Therefore, all the tribals would Mahamutharam. amazing said Maddimadugu develop a new technology mandal of Jayashankar Maddimadugu village is also lock cart with the help of her hangs his mobile on a tree. stay there that day without K Gnaneshwari provides and Regulagudem village trib- called Deep Grade, which has Bhupalpally district recently home to about 42 of those fam- husband Bhaskar to carry out When ANM Gnaneshwari going to the forest. medical service in the villages als. She stays here every day been scrutinised from all completed the Pulse Polio pro- ilies. These children living in vaccination, pulse polio and wants to go to Maddimadugu, Gnaneshwari hails from with a sense of dedication without going anywhere and at schools across the country by gramme. It is very difficult to dense forest area have no con- medical services. she first calls his number and Kanukunur in Mahamutharam despite the dense forest and the any time. their juries. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 7, 2021 nation 05 ‘Parleys with China will continue’ RSS leader targets Tomar over PNS n AMARAVATI but no significant headway in the financial year as well as has been made so far. "So, mil- capital expenditure.The min- farmers' stir against agri laws External Affairs Minister itary commanders have held ister said there is an 18 per Jaishankar on Saturday said nine rounds of meetings so cent increase in the capital senior military commanders far. We believe some progress expenditure which, according PNS n BHOPAL of India and China have held has been made, but it is not, to him, is the highest during Narendraji, you nine rounds of talks on the in a kind of situation where the past 15 years. During the In an apparent attack on are part and process of disengagement of there is a visible expression of COVID-19 induced lockdown Union Agriculture Minister troops in eastern Ladakh and that on the ground," he said. last year, Jaishankar noted Narendra Singh Tomar over parcel of the the parleys will continue in Referring to the parleys he that as many as four million the farmers' protest against government", future also. and Defence Minister Indians stranded abroad were three farm laws, senior RSS Sharma said, Addressing reporters in Rajnath Singh held with their brought back by operating leader Raghunandan Vijayawada, he said so far respective chinese counter- 17,000 flights. Sharma has said the arro- "Your intention there was no "visible expres- parts last year in Moscow, The workers who came gance of power has gone to might be of sion" of the talks on ground. Jaishanakar said it was agreed back from gulf countries dur- his head. "The disengagement talks, External Affairs MinisterJaishankar addressing the media in Vijayawada that there should be disen- ing the COVID-19 pandem- Sharma, a former BJP helping the because it is a very complicat- on Saturday gagement in some points. ic have now started returning, Rajya Sabha member from farmers, but if ed issue, because it depends "Right now the military which is a good sign, he Madhya Pradesh, in his on troops, you have to know replying to a query on are locked in a military stand- commanders are talking and added. Facebook post written two some people don't the geography (like) which whether there would be any off in eastern Ladakh since they will continue to talk," he Explaining the salient fea- days back, also suggested to want to be position and what is happen- ministerial level talks between May 5 last. The two coun- said. On the recent union tures of the budget, he said it the minister that he should helped, what is ing, this is being done by the both the countries on skir- tries have held several rounds budget, he said there has indicates the way between work towards strengthen- illusion," the 73- year-old military commanders," he mishes between troops of the of military and diplomatic been a significant additional the "COVID-19 recovery and ing nationalism. In his RSS leader said in the post. the use of doing said. The minister was Asian giants. China and India talks to resolve the face-off, outlay for the Defence, both Economic recovery". social media post that starts "...Today arrogance of such good?" with the line, "Narendraji, power has gone to your you are part and parcel of head. Why are you losing the government", Sharma the mandate? We are the (RSS's) ideology said, "Your intention might endorsing all rotten policies developed with toil, sacri- Encroachers cannot claim Spreading confusion be of helping the farmers, of the Congress which is not fice and devotion over a but if some people don't in our interest. Leakage in century for expanding its want to be helped, what is drops of water from a pitch- footprints, propagating the use of doing such er empties it. So is with service to the motherland, regularisation as right: SC about MSP: Minister good?." thecmandate," he said. putting nationalism first "If someone wants to "Employ all might to and leading to the instal- PNS n NEW DELHI tial area of a revenue estate). rejected their application hold- PNS n LUCKNOW are making it an issue and are remain naked, what is the strengthen nationalism or lation of a nationalist gov- Haryana also amended the ing that as the applicants are in spreading confusion like they use of forcibly clothing him," else we have to regret. I ernment at the Centre. Persons in illegal occupation of Punjab Village Common illegal occupation of the area Amid a protest by farmers had with the citizenship law he said. "If you are har- think you might have read "Thousands of national- government or panchayat land Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964 more than the required area up against the Centre's three farm amendment." bouring a thought that you the indication to preserve ists have devoted their cannot claim regularisation as and issued a notification in to a maximum of 200 square laws, Union Jal Shakti Minister He said The central govern- are reaping the fruits of the ideology," he added. lives for today's national- a matter of right, the Supreme 2008. Thereafter, in 2008, Rule yards, they are not entitled to Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on ment under Prime Minister your hard labour, it is your Sharma described how ist government," he said. Court has said. 12(4) was incorporated in the the benefit of Rule 12(4). Saturday alleged that some Narendra Modi is committed A bench of Justices D Y 1964 Rules in terms of the noti- The Punjab and Haryana people are spreading confu- to the welfare of farmers and Chandrachud and M R Shah fication dated January 3, 2008, High Court dismissed a writ sion among farmers about the doubling their income. said regularisation of the ille- which authorises Gram petition challenging the order minimum support price On the Union Budget for Jaipur Literature Fest INDIA CORNER gal occupation of government Panchayat to sell its non- cul- passed by the authority. mechanism, whereas the truth 2021-22, Shekhawat said, "The or panchayat land can only be tivable land in Shamlat Deh The apex court held the is there has been an increase budget was presented from the to be held virtually as per the policy of the state (vacant land) to the inhabitants competent authority as well as of one-and-half times in the point of view of making the from Feb 19 government and the condi- of the village who have con- the high court both are justi- stipulated rate for crops under country self-reliant. And Nadda holds road show in Malda tions stipulated in the rules. structed their houses on or fied in taking the view that as the Modi government. whenever the history of 'aat- The top court was hearing before March 31, 2000. the respective petitioners are in Speaking to reporters at the manirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant PNS n JAIPUR mid chants of "Jai Shri a plea filed by residents of The petitioners in this case, illegal occupation of the area BJP Uttar Pradesh state head- India) will be written, this Ram", BJP president J P Sarsad village in Tehsil Gohana who were in illegal possession more than the required area up quarters, Shekhawat said, "The budget will prove to be a The 14th edition of the Jaipur ANadda Saturday held a in Haryana's Sonepat district of the land belonging to Gram to a maximum of 200 square people who have termed the milestone. The budget was Literature Festival (JLF) will be road show in Malda in who encroached upon pan- Panchayat, made an applica- yards, they are not entitled to farm laws as black laws and presented to transform adver- held virtually from February 19 election-bound West Bengal. chayat land and constructed tion under Rule 12(4) of the the benefit of Rule 12(4). have knowledge about agricul- sity to opportunity." to 28, its organisers announced Standing atop a decorated houses. Punjab Village Common "It is required to be noted ture, they should come and tell The Union minister said on Saturday. lorry with state BJP chief Dilip The Haryana government in Lands (Regulation) Rules, that the persons in illegal what is 'black' in these. The that in the budget, the Centre The literary extravaganza Ghosh and others, he 2000 framed a policy regard- 1964. occupation of the Government political parties who have has launched the Jal Jeevan brings together a feast of trans- showered jubilant supporters ing sale of panchayat land in The Deputy Commissioner, Land/Panchayat Land cannot, been rejected by the people or Mission for urban areas, and formational perspectives and lit- with marigold petals and unauthorised possession out- Sonepat on perusal of the as a matter of right, claim reg- who apprehend of being ren- Uttar Pradesh will gain the erary thought in its remarkable waved to enthusiastic crowds side 'Abadi Deh' (the residen- record and the site report, ularization. dered useless in future, they most from it. line-up featuring some of the that gathered along the 1 km stretch between Foara More and Guru world's greatest writers, thinkers Rabindranath Tagore's statue. People watched the procession and speakers, they said. from rooftops and The streets were lined with BJP's flags and Celebrated author and poet buntings as the cavalcade inched its way through the narrow and Mark Haddon, famous for his crowded streets. Waving party flags, BJP supporters shouted "Jai Baghel slams barricades Pak-based Twitter handles global bestseller 'The Curious Shri Ram", "Narendra Modi Zindabad" and "J P Nadda Zindabad". Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time', will talk about at farmer protest sites the inspiration that guides his fomenting trouble: Rawat pen. Kolkata police arrests five from PNS n NEW DELHI farmers on the three farm PNS n DEHRADUN refusing to submit to the forces The festival will also see laws, saying former Congress that want to "instigate" them to acclaimed and popular writer Jharkhand for online fraud Slamming the Centre over the chief Rahul Gandhi was the Uttarakhand Chief Minister serve their own interests. Philip Pullman talking about his treatment of farmers protest- first one to raise the matter. Trivendra Singh Rawat Reassuring farmers that the vision of alternative reality. At he Kolkata Police sleuths ing the new farm laws, "When these laws were Saturday said US-based outfits Modi government cannot ever another session featuring two have arrested five Chhattisgarh Chief Minister made, Rahul Gandhi was the such as Justice for Sikhs and think of harming them as disquieting novels, writers Tpersons from Jharkhand's Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday first one to raise this issue, even around 300 Pakistan-based empowering them monetarily Deepa Anappara and Annie Jamtara district for allegedly likened the installing of multi- in Parliament. He also carried Twitter handles are stoking to increase their buying capac- Zaidi will examine inequity duping a man on the pretext layered barricading and nails at out tractor rallies in Punjab anger among farmers as he ity is integral to the BJP's ide- and alienation across Indian of updating KYC details for his protest sites to the old tactics and Haryana. He showed the challenged those protesting ology, Rawat said the prime society, and speak about their account with a private of "dacoits" blocking routes of way and then farmers proceed- the three new agricultural minister should be credited writing process. payment bank, a senior officer villages while caring out rob- ed on that path," Baghel said. laws to prove how they are dlers in Pakistan because they for implementing the recom- Ireland's greatest living nov- said on Saturday. Based beries, and accused the govern- The farmers are carrying harmful to farmers. don't want farmers in India to mendations of the elist Colm Tóibín will take the on a complaint lodged last ment of internationalising the out a non-political movement Those behind the farmers' grow under the prime minis- Swaminathan Commission for audience to the roots of his writ- month, the city police team farmers' issue. which is a good thing, but agitation want to break the tership of Narendra Modi," farmers. ing process and celebrated career apprehended the five on Friday from their residences in the The senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had taken the nation, he said, claiming the Rawat said. Naming Central schemes at a session on his bestselling neighbouring state, he said. The man, a resident of also warned that if the govern- initiative, the Chhattisgarh new farm laws have brought Criticising the New York such as the PMGSY intro- book 'The Master'. Jorabagan area of the city, alleged that a person called him ment does not resolve the chief minister added. real freedom to farmers to sell Times for allegedly describing duced during the Atal Bihari The festival will also feature an pretending to be an official of the payment bank and requested issue of farmers soon, the agi- He asserted that the their produce anywhere they Narendra Modi as a "danger- Vajpayee government, exclusive conversation between him to update his KYC details. The victim claimed that he has lost tation will spread across the Opposition strongly opposed want, apart from in the tradi- ous patriot", the Chief Narendra Modi's PM-Kisan celebrated actress Priyanka Rs 2.82 lakh after downloading an application on his mobile country. the laws both inside and out- tional mandis. Minister asked how being Samman Nidhi Yojana and the Chopra and well-known writer phone, the officer said. In an interview to PTI, side Patliament, and to say that "I am sure those agitating patriotic can be dangerous. Jan Dhan Yojana under which and columnist Shobhaa De, dis- Baghel said the farmers were they did not raise their voice against the new farm laws "If we (the BJP government) the poor could open zero bal- cussing Chopra's autobiography demanding that there should forcefully is absolutely wrong. will be at a loss if challenged had the powers of Hanuman, we ance accounts, Rawat said they 'Unfinished'. Temple priest murdered be a guarantee on the Asked about the multi-lay- to prove how they are harm- would have split our hearts were all meant to empower the Author and JLF Co-director Minimum Support Price ered barricading and iron nails ful to farmers," Rawat said open to show what lies there for rural populace and small and Namita Gokhale said, "It's been in UP's Budaun (MSP) which should be given studded on roads at the protest after distributing Rs 300 crore farmers," the Chief Minister marginal farmers. a joyous challenge to work on the to them. sites on Delhi's border points, worth interest-free loans to said. As many as 25,000 farmers programming for Jaipur 50-year-old temple "Why only Punjab, Haryana Baghel said that in the olden farmers under the Deendayal Appreciating the farmers of of the state were distributed Literature Festival 2021. We priest was murdered and Chhattisgarh, in the whole days "when dacoits used to Upadhyay Co-operative Uttarakhand who have stayed interest-free loans worth look at our transformative times Aat a village under the country, crops should be carry out dacoities in villages, Farmers' Welfare Scheme. away from the day's 'chakka around Rs 300 crore through and try to understand the future Islam Nagar police station bought at MSP," he asserted. they used to cut off all the "Anger among farmers is jam' in other states against the the loan distribution pro- through the lens of the present area here on Saturday He dismissed the suggestion routes by installing nails and being stoked by US-based new farm laws called by the gramme joined by about 5,0000 and the past. Our hybrid digital morning, police said. that the Opposition could not leave just one route open for outfits like Justice for Sikhs protesting unions, Rawat said farmers from the state physical- outreach has opened up a new According to police, the forcefully raise the voice for the their exit." and around 302 Twitter han- he wants to thank them for ly as well as virtually. universe of possibilities." incident took place around 7 am and the accused belonged to the same village. The deceased has been identified as Jaipal First women team inducted into CRPF's CoBRA unit Singh, also known as Sakhi Baba (50), and was associated with the temple for the past 20 years. The accused has been identified as PNS n GURGOEN sonnel in each. from the national mainstream Ramveer Singh (25). Police said according to village head Manish They are deployed for ren- and help in bringing them Kumar, the accused was a drug addict and apparently upset as his A maiden contingent of 34 dering various kinds of law and back. wife had left him, for which he held the priest responsible. The CRPF women personnel was order duties across the country. He said the new age warfare accused is on the run and the body has been sent for a post- on Saturday inducted into its The CRPF also has an all- is asymmetric, proxy, radical- mortem examination, police added. A case has been registered specialised jungle warfare com- women pipe band that was isation-based, cyber-centric and efforts are on to nab Ramveer, Senior Superintendent of Police mando force CoBRA, which raised in 2012. and has "shifted" from the geo- of Sankalp Sharma said . will soon be deployed in the Maheshwari lauded the graphical to the human ter- anti-Naxal operations grid of women, saying they are an rain. the country. inspiration for numerous "ISIS (the banned global ‘Love Hostel' The Commando Battalion for young girls who aspire to do terror group) didn't require to Shooting of Resolute Action (CoBRA) was good for themselves and the physically cross the border raised under the CRPF in 2009 country. He said these combat- but capture the mind of a disrupted in Punjab's Patiala for undertaking intelligence- ants have proved that power is Bengaluru techie (to carry hooting of actor based jungle warfare opera- not in the muscles but in the out nefarious designs)...every Bobby Deol's tions. It has been an all-male head. citizen is a soldier and every Supcoming film 'Love affair for this unit till now. "I consider it the failure of soldier is a citizen," the CRPF Hostel' was disrupted in The majority of CoBRA leadership if someone says chief said. Punjab's Patiala district teams, whose commandos are that one cannot do a work that He said women personnel by a group of farmers expected to have tough mental is being done by the other. It can also play an important role protesting against the and physical attributes, are is our responsibility to ensure in countering the activities of three agri laws, police deployed in various Maoist that every effort is made to "sleeper cells" and other such said on Saturday. The violence affected states while a bring all the personnel to the elements. incident took place on few are based in the northeast- it was important to defeat gen- a pre-induction training for tary was also commissioned same level of efficiency. The CRPF, with a strength Friday when the film's shooting was taking place at a house in ern states for undertaking der-based beliefs and stereo- three months and subsequent- during the ceremony that was "Women warriors can use of about 3.25 lakh personnel, Mehon village near Devigarh in Patiala district, they said. Around counter-insurgency operations. types. ly will be embedded with held to mark the 35th Raising their strengths in the opera- is designated as the lead inter- 150-200 farmers gathered there and halted the shooting of the film, A ceremonial event was held The personnel, earmarked CoBRA units deployed in Day anniversary of its first tional areas where the force is nal security combat unit with Inspector Harmanpreet Singh, Julkan police station, Patiala, said at the forces' camp in Kadarpur for CoBRA, have been chosen Naxal violence affected districts women battalion. working," Maheshwari said its maximum deployment in over the phone. The protesting farmers said they will not allow the village here with CRPF from the existing six all-women of Chhattisgarh like Sukma, The first battalion, num- addressing the troops. three major theatres of Jammu shooting as none from the actor's family spoke in favour of the Director General A P battalions of the force, a Dantewada and Bijapur," the bered 88, was raised this day in He urged the women per- and Kashmir, Left Wing protesting farmers. The police official said Bobby Deol was not Maheshwari witnessing combat Central Reserve Police Force spokesperson said. 1986 at a CRPF base in Delhi sonnel to "make their place" in Extremism affected states and present during the time of the incident. 'Love Hostel', a drills performed by the chosen (CRPF) spokesperson said. An all-women brass band of and the force now has six such the families of those youth insurgency-hit areas on India's crime thriller, also stars Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra. women as he underlined that "These women will undergo the country's largest paramili- units with just over 1,000 per- who have gone astray or away northeast. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 7, 2021 money 06 Nabard disburses Rs 16K cr under RIDF India's internet start-ups PNS n MUMBAI the RIDF stood at Rs 30,200 has become a dependable Fund by Rs 5,000 crore to Rs crore as against the corpus of source of funding for states 10,000 crore. The National Bank for Rs 30,000 crore. and union territories for Chintala noted that the Agriculture and Rural The disbursement for the building, strengthening rural increased allocations to both Development (Nabard) on current financial year as on infrastructure in critical areas the funds will help push rural Saturday said it has sanc- January 31, 2021 stands at Rs like agriculture and irrigation, infrastructure projects across on cusp of listing: Report tioned Rs 30,200 crore and 16,500 crore," Nabard chair- rural connectivity and social states. disbursed Rs 16,500 crore for man G R Chintala said in a sector, including drinking He said the Union Budget PNS n NEW DELHI every day," the report said. various rural infrastructure statement. water, primary health and has accelerated sustainable The online insurance market projects across the country Since the inception of the education. agriculture sector's growth India's internet start-ups lead- remains lucrative, with under the Rural Infrastructure fund, Nabard has disbursed It could be noted that in the by pegging an agriculture ers that operate business rang- PolicyBazaar likely to maintain Development Fund (RIDF) in Rs 3.11 lakh crore for differ- Union Budget 2021-22, credit target of Rs 16.5 lakh ing from food delivery, e-com- its lead for the foreseeable the first 10 months of the cur- ent rural infrastructure pro- Finance Minister Nirmala crore. merce to online insurance are future. rent financial year. jects, it said. Sitharaman announced to The recapitalisation of Rs now on the cusp of listing, a Meanwhile, ride-sharing The RIDF, which was set up Chintala said this fund has enhance the allocation to the 2,000 crore to Nabard and report said putting their com- faces significant challenges, in 1995, is a dedicated fund to constituted around 10 per RIDF to Rs 40,000 crore from that of Rs 1,200 crore to bined value at USD 180 billion travel is the most penetrated create social assets in rural cent of gross capital formation Rs 30,000 crore. regional rural banks will help by 2025. market and hotels are an India. in rural areas. She also increased the cor- achieve the target of agricul- "The growing scale and untapped opportunity, the "In FY21, the sanctions to Over the years, the RIDF pus of the Micro Irrigation ture credit, he added. maturity of India's internet report said adding ride sharing economy is starting to create has fallen 40 per cent from pre- more value and investment pandemic levels. opportunities. More than USD "Mobile penetration, demo- Divi's Labs Q3 60 billion has been invested in graphics, consumer awareness FM holds meeting with UK's Secy India's internet start-ups in the and convenience are the key net profit up 31 past five years, with around drivers of most internet sub- USD 12 billion in 2020 alone,": USD 31 billion 2019 after retail spending is on grocery, segments. Still, despite strong pc to Rs 471 cr HSBC Global Research said in expanding at an impressive compared to 15 per cent in growth, companies need to of State for International Trade a report of India's internet. five-year CAGR of 39 per cent. China and 10 per cent in the continue to invest to 'incubate' PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI demic. infrastructure, insurance It put the total sector value Amazon and Flipkart con- US. the market and work on cultur- "The close collaboration in sector, integrating small (ex-Fintech) to reach USD 180 trol over 80 per cent of the Ed-tech is the second-largest al inhibitions," it said. Drug firm Divi's Laboratories Finance Minister Nirmala the sphere of COVID vac- and medium enterprises in billion by 2025. industry today but the con- opportunity with a market size For instance, food delivery on Saturday reported a 31.05 Sitharaman on Friday held a cine, demonstrated the close the global value chain. "Many of these leaders, tours of the competitive land- of USD 48 billion by 2025. volumes are 1/20th of China's, net profit of Rs 470.62 crore bilateral meeting with the and trusted partnership The finance minister which operate businesses rang- scape are still evolving. Although still quite fragment- leaving massive scope for for the quarter ended UK's Secretary of State for between the two countries. recognised the close collab- ing from food delivery, e-com- "For example, Reliance Jio is ed, it is one of the most prof- growth, but companies will still December 2020, on account of International Trade Mary The UK government looks oration between the two merce to online insurance, are set to emerge as a significant itable segments and has one of need to invest in growing the robust sales. The company Elizabeth Truss and high- forward to working closer countries in various fields now on the cusp of listing," the competitive threat, along with the largest total addressable food ordering culture. "For had posted a net profit of Rs lighted the various reforms with the world's largest being pursued through the report said. multiple vertical e-commerce markets. Food delivery is get- the gig economy, the regulato- 359.09 crore for the corre- undertaken by India as well democracy," the finance India-UK annual Economic India has 42 Unicorns and players and hundreds of brands ting back on track, with gross ry regime has yet to evolve. We sponding period of the previ- as areas of closer coopera- ministry said in a statement. and Financial Dialogue, it over 45 soonicorns, HSBC that are now delivering direct merchandise value almost back see particular risks for ride- ous fiscal, Divi's Laboratories tion between the two coun- Sitharaman highlighted said. said. to consumers," it said. "We see to pre-pandemic levels. sharing, ed-tech and gaming said in a filing to the BSE.Total tries. the reforms brought in It was noted that India and E-commerce is the largest e-commerce logistics compa- "We expect 6 million online industries. Recent regula- income of the company on a During the meeting, Truss through the Budget and UK are also working on cus- opportunity, worth an esti- nies such as Delhivery as a food orders a day by 2025. This tions/guidelines for ride-shar- consolidated basis stood at Rs complimented India on the suggested areas of closer toms cooperation and mutu- mated USD 67 billion by 2025, lucrative opportunity." is well behind China where 40 ing reflect these risks," the 1,720.76 crore for the quarter prompt and effective cooperation with the UK, al administrative assistance it said adding this was worth In India, 48 per cent of million orders are delivered report said. under consideration. response to COVID-19 pan- including investments in in customs matters. Direct tax litigations Mamata presents vote-on-account, MONEY MATTERS AstraZeneca's Dapagliflozin getting resolved via announces pension for all above 60 tablets get DCGI nod PNS n KOLKATA Commission after legendary Rs 1,500 crore will be allocat- straZeneca Pharma India freeedom fighter Subhas ed. Aon Saturday said it has ‘Vivad se vishwas' West Bengal Chief Minister Chandra Bose. She announced Banerjee said Rs 50 crore has received approval from the PNS n NEW DELHI better response in comparison Mamata Banerjee Friday an overall outlay of Rs 215 been allocated for madrasas Drugs Controller General of to Direct Tax Dispute Resol- sought a vote on account for Rs crore for the projects. recognised by the government India (DCGI) for The Centre's ambitious tax ution Scheme, 2016, and with 2.99 lakh crore as she opened Seeking to reach out to a vast but not aided by it. Dapagliflozin tablets for the dispute resolution scheme regard to the settled disputed the doors of state exchequer for section of the electorate, Seeking to reach out to treatment of patients with Vivad Se Vishwas has settled amount, it is 153 times of common people ahead of the Banerjee announced old age farmers against the backdrop chronic kidney disease. The almost a quarter of the over DTDRS. The 1998's Kar Vivad assembly polls, showering the pension for all people above of peasants' protests, Banerjee company has "received 5.10 lakh tax disputes, with Samadhan Scheme Scheme farm sector with sops and the age of 60 years and widows said annual assistance to each Import and Market about Rs 97,000 crore worth could gather Rs 739 crore wooing the elderly and widows aged over 18. An amount of Rs farming family under the Permission in Form CT-20 disputed tax being resolved so with just few thousand cases, with pensions. 1,000 crore was earmarked for 'Krishak Bandhu Scheme' will (Subsequent New Drug far under it. while the 2016's DTDR The opposition BJP staged a this. She, however, did not be raised from Rs 5,000 to Rs Approval) from the DCGI for Dapagliflozin tablets 10 mg," As many as 1,25,144 cases Scheme resolved just 8,600 noisy walkout shouting 'Jai specify the amount they would 6,000. AstraZeneca Pharma India said in a filing to BSE. Dapagliflozin have so far opted for the Vivad odd cases involving an amount Shri Ram' slogan, while the get as pension. "We also request the central tablet 10 mg is now approved for additional indication, for the se Vishwas (VsV) Scheme, of Rs 631 crore. Sources said Left-Congress combine boy- Banerjee, while criticising She said her government government to immediately treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD) up to which is 24.5 per cent of the that the setting up of Dispute cotted her speech. Both termed the Centre for not extending proposed to create 1.5 crore release and distribute the Stage III, it added. The receipt of this permission paves way for 5,10,491 cases that were pend- Resolution Committee (DRC) the largesse an "election man- "necessary help", insisted the new jobs. financial assistance under the the launch of the product into a new disease area to nephrologists ing at different legal fora, announced in the 2021-22 ifesto". state tirelessly undertook wel- Recalling Bose's famous slo- Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana," in India, the filing said. In July 2020, the company had said that it according to sources in the budget is in furtherance of the Banerjee presented the vote fare measures for its people. gan "Give me blood, I will give she said. The West Bangal has received DCGI nod for Dapagliflozin tablets for treatment of Department of Revenue VsV Scheme. Under DRC, on account in the absence of The TMC supremo, who is you freedom", she asked the government had only recently patients suffering from heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. (DoR). "The response to VsV further impetus is to be pro- Finance Minister Amit Mitra, locked in a tug of war with people to "keep faith in me, and agreed to implement the The drug is also sold in the country as a diabetic medicine used Scheme has been very encour- vided to resolve the litigations who is not keeping well. challenger BJP ahead of the I shall give you unconditional scheme in the state. for lowering blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. aging and so far involves the in the best interest of the The estimates for the first elections over claiming the and selfless service with utmost The chief minister said the tax dispute settlement amount small taxpayers in a Tax Lok few months of the new fiscal, legacy of Bengal icons, said her dedication". Swasthya Sathi card scheme of to the tune of more than Rs Adalat format which would starting April, will be taken up government will construct an She said 20 lakh houses will the state government which 97,000 crore," sources added. bring transparency and for discussion over the next Azad Hind Munument in be built for scheduled castes provides for cashless health The Vivad se Vishwas accountability in a faceless two days before the assembly Kolkata, Jai Hind Bhavans in and scheduled tribes and their cover, will be renewed every India, EU hold high-level dialogue, Scheme has received 15 times manner. passes it. districts and a State Planning dwellings upgraded for which three years. discuss ways to promote trade ndia and the European IUnion (EU) have held the ONGC cuts carbon intensity by PNB reports net profit of first high level dialogue (HLD) and discussed ways to promote bilateral trade and investments, the over 12% in 5 years: Chairman Rs 506 cr in Oct-Dec qtr commerce ministry said on Saturday. The meeting was PNS n NEW DELHI planet, progress and peace." PNS n NEW DELHI With effect from April 1, co-chaired by Minister of He is also the President of 2020, PNB merged United Commerce and Industry State-owned Oil and Natural GCNI. State-owned Punjab National Bank of India (UBI) and Piyush Goyal and the Gas Corporation (ONGC) has Held for the first time Bank (PNB) on Friday report- Oriental Bank of Commerce European Union Executive cut carbon emission intensity through virtual medium, the ed a standalone net profit of Rs (OBC) with itself. Vice-President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. It was of its operations by over 12 per two-day National Convention 506.03 crore for the December The bank witnessed sub- held on Friday. During the discussions, the ministers "agreed for cent in the last five years as part of GCNI on February 4-5 was quarter on the back of a reduc- stantial improvement on the further deepening of bilateral trade and investment relationship of making its operations more themed 'Raising the SDG tion in bad assets. asset quality front, with gross through a series of regular engagements, aiming at quick deliverable sustainable, chairman and Ambition - Pathways for It had posted a net loss of Rs parked aside for the year-ago non-performing assets (NPAs) for the businesses in these tough times", it said. The ministers also managing director Shashi Sustainable Recovery and 492.28 crore in the year-ago period. as a percentage of gross agreed to meet within the next three months, with an objective for Shanker said. Growth'. period. Total income in the On a consolidated basis, advances falling to 12.99 per reaching consensus on a host of bilateral trade and investment Shanker, speaking at the Emphasizing the role of quarter under review rose to there was a profit of Rs 585.77 cent as of December-end 2020 cooperation issues including a bilateral Regulatory Dialogue. 15th National Convention of GCNI, which was founded in Rs 23,298.53 crore as against crore during the latest quarter. from 16.30 per cent earlier. Global Compact Network 2003, Shanker noted that the Rs 15,967.49 crore earlier, PNB The lender had posted a net In absolute value terms, India (GCNI), called for deep- intensity (that is, tonnes of car- organization has spread the said in a regulatory filing. loss of Rs 501.93 crore in the gross NPAs stood at Rs er collaborative tie-ups bon di-oxide emitted per bar- message of the United Nations Net interest income grew by same period of 2019-20. 94,479.33 crore as against Rs between all stakeholders to rel of oil produced) by more Global Compact (UNGC) to 28 per cent to Rs 8,313 crore. Consolidated income 76,809.20 crore. The net NPA Regulations for microlenders: help the nation navigate than 12 per cent," a company corporate India and has creat- Also, total expenditure of the increased to Rs 23,639.41 crore ratio also softened to 4.03 per through the unprecedented statement said here. ed a platform that offers a bou- bank fell by 10.9 per cent to Rs from Rs 16,211.24 crore. cent (Rs 26,598.13 crore) from MFIN welcomes RBI’s move and changing times. ONGC is India's largest oil quet of services to its members 16,908 crore. However, PNB said the cur- 7.18 per cent. "On ONGC's efforts towards and gas producer. to facilitate better understand- Provisions for bad loans rent results are not compara- The bank's global business icrofinance Institutions sustainable growth, Shanker He called the platform to ing and imbibing the 10 prin- and contingencies stood at Rs ble with the year-ago period has reached Rs 18,09,587 crore MNetwork (MFIN) on said that over the last five years, "engage and contribute to ciples of SDGs into their work 5,432.60 crore for the October- because the December quarter and global NIM (net interest Friday welcomed the the energy Maharatna has achieving sustainable develop- culture and corporate gover- December period of 2020-21, 2019-20 figures are of the pre- margin) improved to 3.09 per Reserve Bank's decision to reduced its carbon emission ment goals (SDGs) for people, nance structures. higher than Rs 4,146.04 crore amalgamated period. cent in Q3FY21, PNB said. come out with a consultative document to harmonise regulatory framework for micro financiers. RBI Governor H-1B: Move to revert to lottery system opposed Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank will PNS n WASHINGTON implement the modifications to er 20,000 H-1B visas to foreign come out with a the registration system. It revises how the existing four- students who have completed consultative document, harmonising the regulatory frameworks A top Republican Senator has The Trump-era rule was tiered wage structure of the higher studies from a US uni- applicable to various regulated lenders – NBFC -- MFIs, banks, opposed the move of the Biden scheduled to go into effect on versity in Science, Technology, small finance banks (SFB) and NBFC -- investment and credit administration to resort to the March 9. Occupational Employment Statistics Engineering and Mathematics companies -- in the microfinance space. The central bank will traditional lottery system to “Big Tech abuses the H-1B (OES) wage survey is calculated (STEM) subjects. come out with the document in March this year. "This is a very issue H-1B visas to foreign pro- visa program to hire cheap for- Early this week, the important move as it will augur well for the sector as a whole fessionals, saying it is giving Big eign labour instead of for purposes of determining Department of Labor also pro- and further safeguard the interests of the customers. MFIN looks Tech donors the gift of "cheap" Americans. That isn't good prevailing wages posed delaying the implemen- forward to working closely with the RBI on this important foreign labour at the expense of for American workers, but the tation of its final rule, entitled initiative," MFIN CEO and director Alok Misra said in a release. American workers. Biden administration is letting “Strengthening Wage Considering the diversity of players in microfinance today, it is The Biden administration on companies get away with it,” ter ensure that the most high- “Biden officials say reform- Protections for the Temporary the need of the hour, and MFIN has been proactively working on Thursday announced that it is Senator Tom Cotton said. ly skilled foreign workers ben- ing the programme is too hard. and Permanent Employment of this through its code of responsible lending (CRL), he added. delaying the H-1B policy of the The H-1B visa is a non- efit from the temporary In reality, they're giving Big Certain Aliens in the United The industry association has also requested the Reserve Bank of previous Trump administration immigrant visa that allows US employees each year from employment programme. Tech donors the gift of cheap States.” India on the need for asset class-based regulation, Misra said. on the allocation of the popu- companies to employ foreign countries like India and China. Senator Cotton from foreign labour—at the expense It revises how the existing MFIN has developed the 'Code of Responsible Lending (CRL) in lar foreign work visas by con- workers in speciality occupa- The US Citizenship and Arkansas said that H-1B visas of American workers,” he four-tiered wage structure of Micro-credit' to bring different regulated entities, including NBFC- tinuing with the lottery system tions that require theoretical or Immigration Services (USCIS) should help fill labour short- alleged. the Occupational Employment MFIs, banks, SFBs, NBFCs and non-profit/Section 8 MFIs, to until December 31, 2021, to technical expertise. The tech- said it would prioritise wages to ages, not help Big Tech hire for- The USCIS can issue a max- Statistics (OES) wage survey is agree and adopt a uniform common code for customer conduct. give the immigration agency nology companies depend on protect the economic interests eigners instead of Americans to imum of 65,000 H-1B visas in calculated for purposes of As of now, the CRL has 113 signatories, representing 70 per cent more time to develop, test and it to hire tens of thousands of of American workers, and bet- save money. a year. It can also issue anoth- determining prevailing wages. of the market, the release said. sunday magazine TO REALISE THAT YOU ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS IS WHEN YOU BEGIN TO AWAKEN SPIRITUALLY spirituality 7 — ECKHART TOLLE VIJAYAWADA, February 7, 2021

HIDDENSOULS FAITH OVERCOMES ALL PRAMOD PATHAK Faith enables one to learn not only from one’s own experience, but also from the experiences of others who are more spiritually evolved, says HINGORI

It isn’t easy to just discard every- thing you’ve been taught, only to believe something you haven’t expe- rienced, something you can’t see. I remember struggling with this very task, analysing every aspect of spiri- Why Gandhi tuality, trying to find logic in every- thing I was told, a Gurudev had one simple instruction for me, “Buddhu ban ja” or become a simpleton. is relevant Spirituality is not a concept within the grasp of a logical mind, it exists alking about Gandhi one week after the nation has beyond the known into the unknown observed his martyrdom may be a bit out of tune, but and unfathomable. TGandhi is ever relevant. The reason I write about There are other ways to overcome Gandhi risking the displeasure of the social media troll the impediments as well. As you may brigade ready to fire on anything that doesn’t fit with their already know, while there are multi- scheme of things is because there is need to know Gandhi ple chakras, or convergence points for better. Gandhi is certainly not in fashion when voices try- the naadis or energy pathways, of ing to justify his assassination are getting louder. But Gandhi which seven are most important. An is not just an Indian phenomenon. Gandhi is global and tran- element of spiritual growth is the rise scends time and space. Whether one likes or not Gandhi has of the ‘kundalini’ or energy coiled at a worldwide following. History can be tampered or tempered the base of the spine towards the but not the truth. It was truth that was the main thrust of higher chakras. There are various Gandhi’s philosophy. It was truth that was Dharma for Gandhi ways for you to help your Kundalini and it was truth that was the basis of his Satyagraha. Yes, rise through the chakras including truth in these times of post truth has taken a backseat, but, meditation, Mantra Vidya, Seva and nevertheless, truth must prevail. Even if the head may have improving your Guna mix. its doubts in accepting it, the heart does acknowledge the Mantra Vidya or reciting mantras truth and accept its permanence. Gandhi’s ideas have become is one of the most successful ways of even more relevant today as we witness confusion and chaos overcoming impediments. The art of all around. Protests that are the order of the day are becom- mantra believes that if you use the ing violent and Satyagraha in practice has become an antithe- right words to train your mind, to sis of the philosophy. Gandhi must be understood as Ram sharpen its focus and channelise the catches the imagination of the nation. Understanding Ram divinity in the universe, you can rise is equally important in these times of Kaliyuga when power above every negative tendency that and pelf become the sole means of sustenance. Ram was an holds you back and go past the epitome of sacrifice and values. He was that quintessential shackles of your limited conscious embodiment of character which is almost extinct today. It mind to attain liberation. Being ini- was Ram’s character that made him proceed for the exile even tiated into a mantra by a siddh guru when the people of Ayodhya where solidly behind him and he impediments to spiritu- which may lead us down a path of self- order to transcend the five senses and enables you, by his grace, to attain sid- wanted him to stay. It was Ram’s character that made him al growth are many, begin- destruction. You aren’t entirely wrong experience the beyond. Begin with dhi of the given mantra in a very short turn down the request of Bharat, his brother, who had the ning with the mind and the about the ‘self-destruction’, but I mean acknowledging the oneness of all period of years or months as opposed mandate to rule Ayodhya. Bharat, the king designate, went influence of planetary it in a positive way here, because as we human beings, treating everyone to multiple lifetimes, which would be all the way to the place where Ram was living in exile and motions ranging all the way destroy our perceptions, impediments, exactly the same not only in your the case if you found the mantra for appealed to him to reconsider his decision to decline the toT the lack of appropriate spiritual biases, conditioning and tendencies, behavior towards them but even in yourself. throne of Ayodhya. Something that cannot be imagined today, guidance. The awareness of these we align to the aspirations of not only forming opinions about them in Seva or selfless service for others when there is a mad scramble to assume power anyhow. And roadblocks is certainly the first step to the Isthul Sharir or the gross body, but WHILE FAITH IS LIKE your own thoughts. Once you achieve can take countless forms. You could remember it was not just Bharat who wanted Ram to rule overcoming them but most definite- also those of the Sukshma Sharir or the WALKING ACROSS A this, and don’t expect it to be instan- feed a group of homeless people, but everyone in Ayodhya. Still, Ram chose to carry out his ly not the simplest one. In fact, the subtle body and the Karna Sharir or taneous, you progress to seeing all finance the education of children word. When lies are the norm Ram walks that extra mile to solution to almost all impediments is the causal body. Faith enables you to BRIDGE YOU other living organisms as one with who cannot afford it, teach children uphold the sanctity of the spoken word. Gandhi and Ram one simple word that has proven to be learn not only from your own but also CANNOT SEE OVER A you, and eventually you find yourself yourself, feed animals, plant seeds to both have to be understood in the right perspective. Gandhi the most difficult task, faith. Faith in from the experiences of others more realising the divinity within yourself grow trees, even leave a handful of did not have any attraction for occupying position of power, your guru, faith in destiny, faith that evolved than you. CHASM EXTENDING and identifying as an extension of the sugar out for ants to feed on! nor did he claim any favour for carrying out what he thought you will grow in your own time and While faith is like walking across DEEP DOWN BELOW supreme consciousness, the true real- Overcoming the five senses, was his duty. For Gandhi Ram did not belong to any par- every step you take is in some way a bridge you cannot see over a chasm ity. When we realise the true nature improving your guna mix and all the ticular religion but symbolised oneness of God. His Ram sig- leading you to it. This faith comes from extending deep down below you, it is YOU, IT IS THE FAITH of reality, we know that all we see above-mentioned techniques help cre- nified both Ishwar and Allah. This is what he felt — Ishwar a complete surrender to your guru. To the faith that exists after all that it THAT EXISTS AFTER around us is created by our mind ate a greater magnetic field in the high- Allah tero Naam, sabko sanmati de Bhagwan. That is You are follow, without question everything he takes to overcome all impediments to through our memories and tenden- er chakras that helps us to move up and the God, You are the Allah; let good sense prevail on every- advises you. This surrender and faith spiritual growth. The first step to lift- ALL THAT IT TAKES cies that exist within, the reality is just stay there. body. From that transcendental approach to the sectarian- will lead you to realise you are one with ing the veil of maya is to accept the TO OVERCOME ALL formless ethereal energy. In Yoga Overcoming these impediments is ism of the present times, we certainly have come a long way the consciousness supreme and all life. illusion that is maya, for which you Vashisht it is said, “When we see a not a onetime task, and is certainly not and the wrong way. As values crumble under the weight of It is when you reach this understand- need to have faith in the higher exist- IMPEDIMENTS TO mirage, we do not see hot air rise up, easy. It requires a commitment to con- ambition it is time to realise what Gandhi stood for. And ing that you have truly evolved. The ing reality. Realising that ‘I’ means SPIRITUAL GROWTH when we see the hot air, the mirage sistently work towards the upliftment Gandhi did not say anything new. He only emphasised the thought of complete surrender is nothing and everything at the same disappears. When one is seen as the of your aatma. Having said this, the spirit of Hinduism that was represented by Swami undoubtedly scary because with this time, that is to say every living being truth the other is not”. It is upto you right guidance will help you speed the Vivekananda. Catholicity is inherent in Hinduism and Gandhi surrender comes thoughts of the fear is an extension of the supreme con- to accept the supreme consciousness process and make the instruction practiced it. Liking or disliking Gandhi maybe matters of per- of the unknown, and complete faith in sciousness. The ego-self attached to in its ethereal state to be the reality much simpler to follow. sonal choices, but Gandhi still stands tall. something that we mistakenly believe every aspect of the physical world is to be able to life the veil of maya and The writer is the author of Hingori Sutras Pathak is a professor of management, writer, and an acclaimed we have absolutely no experience in one we must learn to detach from in look beyond. series of spiritual books public speaker. He can be reached at [email protected] Tame temper for a better life Choose God over self Anger steals valuable resources from the working memory and puts us in a fight We must be respectful and grateful to the Lord for all that He does for or flight mode, says R GIRIDHARAN, as he suggests ways to keep cool us. For, only He knows the big picture, writes AJIT KUMAR BISHNOI

When you are finished, tell them, hat is the cosmic set-up? “What I really want is your love and There is God — the approval.” We are all seeking love and Womnipresent, the omnipo- approval. That’s what we want from tent and omniscient. We learn from everyone, and that’s what everyone wants Bhagavad Gita that God is everything from us. Love and approval brings har- (7.19), i.e. He is the Master of the uni- mony into our lives. verse. Then, there are gods and god- In order to be free, we need to release desses — special souls, who oversee the the old ties that bind us. So once again divine arrangement under the super- look into the mirror and affirm to your- intendence of God. (9.10) They reward self. “I am willing to release the need to and punish us souls according to our be an angry person.” Notice if you are karmas. We should not forget grahas really willing to let go or do you still want like the Sun, the Moon, etc. They affect to hang on to the past. our lives. We, souls, come next. We remain l Exercise 3 — Reframing in this position in the hierarchy eter- Reframing in another method to nally, except some souls maybe promot- drain out suppressed anger. There is no ed to the level of gods and goddesses absolute reality in the world, everything is for exceptional karmas. Wise persons subjective reality, a reality from a particu- realise their limitations. These facts lar view point. Perspective therefore indicate that we should seek help from Gods and goddesses, who oversee follow dharma and use all our unique defuses the event. God, who is forever prepared to help. the workings of the material creation, resources including goodness, mental The second step would be to analyse Not only the higher authorities, we need deserve our respect for the task they ability and others for the common the event or events from the perspective generous help from the material nature have been entrusted. They occupy a good. We must contribute to the com- of all concerned that is get into the shoes also. The material nature is extremely very important position in the creation. mon pool, because it is for our bene- nger is a product of a three-way l Exercise 1 — Write a Letter of the offender. important to us for existing well in our Lord Krishna has spoken several times fit. We should never try to become interaction between the nervous Think of someone who you are still material bodies. in The Gita about them and has coun- masters, because there is only one Asystem, the endocrine system and angry with. Perhaps it is an old anger. Ask yourself the following questions: Let’s look at this from another selled to please them. (3.11-12) Master, i.e. God. We must be respect- the circulatory system. Each time one gets Write this person a letter. Tell them all l Is the situation relevant now? angle. When we are born, we are help- Somewhat similar is the situation with ful and thankful to the Lord for all He angry, the adrenal glands get over active your grievance and how you feel. Don’t l Are the people still in my life? less. We need parental care to survive. the grahas. We can gain a lot by does for us. We need God for show- and release hormones in the blood hold back. Really express yourself. Use l Are those people having the same When we grow up and get married, acquainting ourselves with their move- ing us the direction we should be tak- stream. The aroused amygdala stimulates additional paper if you need it. impact and power? onus falls upon us to have a good fam- ments and positions. When they are ing, because only He is aware of the big the adrenal glands to release hormones After you finished the letter, read it l What can I learn from the event and ily life and grow a support group con- favourable for us, we benefit. Contrarily, picture. Only He can pinpoint our and once these hormones are released once. Then fold it and on the outside become better person. sisting of reliable people around us. if the movements of the grahas are exact role in the present life. And the into the blood stream, the blood pressure write: “What I really want is your love and A good reflection is what you need to God has provided the material unfavourable, the ill effects on us indi- fastest way to improve the quality of as well as the pulse rate increase provid- approval.” Then burn the letter and fix a volatile issue. So, tie your shoelaces nature for exploitation, not in the way vidually can be counteracted somewhat our lives is by serving the God and His ing one with the energy to deal with the release it. and embark on the voyage towards tam- some are presently doing, i.e. ignoring by worshiping the unfavourable grahas. system. perceived crises. However, every such ing the temper. Your mind and soul will the needs of the climate, polluting the Similarly, wearing particular stones Therefore, let us accept God whole- episode creates an imbalance in the body l Exercise 2 — Mirror Work talk to your body more often and pots of atmosphere, water bodies, etc. We are depending on the birth date of an indi- heartedly and take His shelter as He has and causes long term damage. Take another person, or the same per- nectar are waiting to be served. supposed to cooperate with others to vidual is helpful in many cases. instructed. (18.62) Then, we will be If your anger is a longstanding one, son, you are angry with. Sit down in front A more pleasing personality means co-exist well. Instead, we choose to be Next we come to the system, i.e. really selfish, i.e. we will do ourselves you may require more elaborate methods of a mirror. Be sure to have some tissues more success. Robust health comes as a narrowly selfish, i.e. one rule for me and how everything functions. There are unbelievable favour. Yes, we should do to keep it under check. Louise Hay lists nearby. Look into your own eyes and see collateral. another for the rest. The result of such guidelines for us souls, which have that. some very powerful methods for the pur- the other person. Tell them what you are The writer is an author, behavioural behavior increases the degree of diffi- been clearly laid down in scriptures like Bishnoi is a spiritual writer and can be reached pose: so angry about. trainer, and sports commentator culty for us to live in this world. The Gita. (16.24) We must be dutiful, at [email protected] sunday magazine VIJAYAWADA, February 7, 2021

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FROM THE INSIDE Faith overcomes all RUN INTO FITNESS Faith enables one to learn not only ANKITA GAUR tells MUSBA HASHMI her experience of from one’s own experience, but also participating in marathons during pregnancy, how safe from the experiences of the others 7 9 it is and her association with Hi-Energy Challenge

New-age technologies are ushering in a digital-first attitude among companies and users, says DR. V KUMAR, as he lists the prominent ones that are making a strong impact on business and society IT’S A WHOLE NEW WORLD

ong before the COVID-19 pandemic management (e.g., Grammarly can assist with maintenance (e.g., monitoring sensor health ner and within a specific area of operation. upended businesses and daily lives, a content recommendations), advertising content and optimizing production adopted by ABB Amazon, for instance, uses a confluence of AI, radically different family of technolo- development (e.g., McCann’s AI tool aids the and Hitachi), smart energy systems (e.g., robots, ML, drones, IoT, and blockchain to gies had been set in motion. These creative team in scripting commercials), ensur- Honeywell and Verizon), and so on. offer, deliver and develop solutions that are technologies, then nascent, showed ing service consistency (e.g., Uber Eats uses AI Looking even further, IoT serves whole already changing the business landscape. Such a Lmuch promise in changing how things can be to optimize delivery times), driverless vehicles industries in instituting best practices. IoT concerted effort in implementing technology done and how lives can be led. Now, fast-for- (e.g., Tesla’s self-driving features), and so on. In allows firms to monitor devices, control usage, opens several possibilities for data-driven busi- ward into the pandemic world, these technolo- the knowledge economy that we are in, data and proactively initiating maintenance ness and marketing strategies. gies are ushering in a digital-first attitude appears to the currency. Companies are now requests, thereby leading to increased produc- among companies and users. able to collect, store, process, and (re)use infor- tivity, improved efficiency, and reduced operat- PROMOTING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learn- mation through AI. This has thrust us further ing costs. Such implementations include sup- NATs enable us to promote meaningful ing (ML), blockchain, robots, drones, and the into new frontiers, and AI is part of that new ply chain operations (e.g., companies like DHL connections between people and between peo- Internet of Things (IoT) are a few of the found- frontier. and Cargotec use IoT for overall logistics man- ple and companies. It must be noted that each ing members of the family of new-age technolo- agement), inventory management (companies of the NATs while maintaining their unique- gies (NATs). These NATs are located at the IOT: THE BEDROCK TO CONNECT like Amazon and Walmart use self-driving ness, also portrays a high degree of intercon- intersection of business and human lives there- PHYSICAL-VIRTUAL vehicles for efficient floor operations), fleet nectivity. That is, unlike other technologies in by transforming our world right in front of us Picture this. You are ready to leave for management (e.g., shipping companies like the past, the NATs cannot be neatly compart- in ways, in which we cannot entirely foresee. home after a long day at work. You look Maersk monitors its entire fleet of ships and mentalised into organisational silos. Put differ- Yet, we can see them in action in many spheres around your work desk, many of your cowork- containers in real-time using sensors), and so ently, while each of the NATs is impressive and of our lives. Let us meet two of these technolo- ers have already left for the day with their on. Finally, at the national level, IoT allows effective individually, they also lend themselves gies making an impact on business and society. workstation lights turned out. As you walk countries to actively manage national easily to be paired with other NATs. For down the office corridor, the lights turn back resources such as energy sources (e.g., cities instance, consider Google. YouTube uses AI AI: PREDICTING THE FUTURE on automatically (powered by motion sensors) like Miami and Paris installing connected for understanding and suggesting recommend- Sample this. When searching for informa- to help you navigate your way to the parking streetlights), urban city planning (e.g., India’s ed videos based on viewer preferences and his- tion, our first stop inevitably is Google. And in garage. On your way home, you decide to stop Smart Cities initiative), and governmental ser- tory while using ML techniques to ensure that most cases, the search results yield us what we at the grocery store to pick up a few essential vices to citizens (e.g., Los Angeles’ ‘Quake brands are not listed next to offensive content. are looking for, or at least point us in the right items. As you shop, you are not sure if you Alert’ system for earthquake and tremor detec- Further, Google uses AI and IoT in tandem to direction. What if, Google knew exactly what have milk in the refrigerator. No problem — tion, and Barcelona’s smart devices for water, reduce the colling costs of its data center; and we want, the form in which we want it, and using your smartphone you look into your lighting, and parking services). has developed Google Wing, a drone, that has give it to us as we need it? Better still, what if smart refrigerator to check on what you have. AI and IoT are just two NATs that are mak- been used to deliver essential supplies during Google can learn over time, our changing As you turn into your street, using your car ing our lives better and enabling companies to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA. So, one needs, and preferences, and customise the Bluetooth, you activate the lights at the front of perform faster and better. The other NATs of company can gainfully incorporate all NATs search results accordingly. Essentially, it would the home. Even before you get off from your prominence include robots (e.g., ElliQ, the elder for delivering value to users and themselves. be a ‘personal Google’ that delivers results car, you unlock your front door using your care assistant robot; Dash, Walmart’s Such a scenario represents an exciting time for entirely applicable to you, and only you. Well, smartphone. Not just that, with the press of a autonomous shopping cart; and ROAR, Volvo’s users and marketers where new technology while we are not there yet, that is what Google few more buttons, you turn on the air condi- robotic refuse collector, to name a few), solutions overlap, even blurring the lines aims to become, according to its co-founder tioning in your room, turn on the water heater ARTIFICIAL machine learning capabilities (e.g., Shopify uses where one technology platform ends and the Larry Page. Currently, all the text, image, and for your hot shower, thaw some frozen food in INTELLIGENCE (AI), ML solutions to determine the closest and most other begins. And this feature is what drives map searches from Google are powered by AI, your refrigerator for your dinner, and activate MACHINE LEARNING efficient fulfilment centers for the businesses, the establishment of meaningful connections. and we must understand that. And beyond the coffeemaker to end your dinner with a Hitachi uses ML/AI solutions to monitor and Google, many other companies possess such nice, hot coffee. After you enter your home, (ML), BLOCKCHAIN, combat food waste in hospitals, and FICO uses NATS INFLUENCE ON MARKETING capabilities. The host of digital voice assistants with a press of a few more buttons, you lock ROBOTS, DRONES, AND ML to develop its credit rating and to assess The age of technological transformation has such as Alexa (by Amazon), Siri (by Apple), your entrance door and turn back on the home THE INTERNET OF risks for individual customers, and so on), well and truly begun, with recent developments Cortana (by Microsoft), and Google Assistant security system and surveillance cameras, turn THINGS (IOT) ARE A drones (e.g., used in aerial photography, surveil- in marketing that have embraced technology (by Google) that have befriended us and help- on your music system that playing your lance systems, flora/fauna management, crop and firmly placed it at the center of business ing us solve real-world challenges are another favorite radio station, and look forward to a FEW OF THE FOUNDING estimation, yield assessment, irrigation leak operations. With the introduction of NATs, example of AI. nice relaxing evening. Sound like bliss, right? MEMBERS OF THE detection in agriculture, aerial surveys and companies can now interact with users through The AI technology draws from multiple dis- Through our daily lives, we see devices con- FAMILY OF NEW-AGE progress tracking in construction sites, delivery, various touchpoints and often at several points ciplines such as information systems, knowl- trolled through sensors and remotely located TECHNOLOGIES (NATS). and so on), and blockchain (e.g., cryptocurren- in a day. Further, these NATs also enables firms edge management, statistics, decision sciences, software such as connected streetlights, self-dri- cy such as Bitcoin and Peercoin; data manage- to facilitate and monitor interactions among advanced computing systems, motion studies, ving vehicles, smart home security systems, THESE NATS ARE ment activities such as contract management users, thereby securing themselves an opportu- and so on to deliver everyday solutions that connected wearable devices, and much more. LOCATED AT THE and planning network infrastructure; data nity to collect real-time data about users and meet our needs. Further, by analysing vast sets These devices collect, communicate and process INTERSECTION OF authentication activities such as document veri- their needs. Subsequently, this knowledge is of personal information, AI can suggest person- information in real-time through the Internet to BUSINESS AND HUMAN fication and notary services; financial services being used to develop personalised offerings alised offerings, which generally include adver- perform or aid in performing certain defined such as online payments and currency and implementing customer-centric marketing tisements and strategic discounts to influence tasks. This elaborate and growing network of LIVES THEREBY exchange; business processes such as supply strategies that result in the creation of customer the consumers directly. Does this sound famil- devices connected through the Internet is TRANSFORMING OUR chain management and digital content manage- engagement. Such a transformed marketplace iar? Yes, Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, and eBay, referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). WORLD RIGHT IN ment; and so on). signifies the true convergence of marketing and and many more companies use AI to provide Where can we see IoT at work, you may FRONT OF US IN WAYS, While the varied uses and applications of NATs, thereby kickstarting an age of exciting the “recommended for you” listing as we spend ask. Just look around you. In our personal lives, NATs seem exciting for companies and users, and breathtaking technology experiences. time online. Such features are important, now IoT devices can be working in the background IN WHICH WE CANNOT are they necessary? That is, why do we need The NATs are shifting the business schema more than ever, as our needs and preferences of many routine chores, while constantly ENTIRELY FORESEE NATs, and why now? There are three main rea- at a rapid pace leading us to a world of tomor- are constantly changing. enhancing the performance of devices and sons for this. row, one month from now, next year, five years Today, AI allows businesses to examine eliminating human involvement such as wear- from now. This age of reckoning will be revisit- these instant changes and adapt to the fast- able devices (e.g., Apple Watch), automated dri- EMBRACING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER ed by all in the future, as we do now when con- paced environment by quickly determining the ving (e.g., Tesla), home automation (e.g., NATs help us embrace the digital frontier sidering other evolutionary periods in our his- right product configuration and pricing strate- Samsung Smart Refrigerator), and so on. In which is markedly different from conventional tory. What we do know is that the NATs and gy, thereby presenting companies with a com- companies, IoT allows large-scale data capture business practices. That is, companies have dab- their future advancements are poised to alter petitive edge. AI is also used by firms such as possible that can be further utilised to influence bled with individual implementations of NATs the very fabric of our lives, and it’s going to be a L’Oréal, UK to monitor customer sentiments on the devices and objects in the real world such as from early on such as online chatbots, recom- whole new world! social media by personalising their social media asset monitoring (e.g., Bosch’s smart tires), loca- mendation engines, and so on. But what has The writer is an author and has interactions with consumers based on tracked tion-based marketing (e.g., beacons used by changed now is an integrated implementation recently published Intelligent Marketing: consumer preferences and develop tailored Kenneth Cole and Heathrow International of NATs wherein multiple technologies such as Employing New-Age Technologies with offerings. AI has also been used in language Airport providing localized content), preventive AI, ML, robots, etc. are used in a unified man- SAGE Publications India VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 7, 2021 backpack 09 For me, its qismet under the burkha n What is keeping you busy these story very interesting and shot it in A lot has changed a believer of sending out positivity aur kar rahi hai. days? London entirely. Then there is a because it will always come back to you. n One thing that makes you feel I have a film — Bawri Chori — Madhur Bhandarkar’s film — India after doing Lipstick n Lipstick Under My Burkha has uncomfortable on the sets? coming up on Eros now. We shot it Lockdown. I am playing a pilot there. Under My Burkha. It been a turning point in your career. Nothing at all. I love being on the in December 2019 and it is about a There’s also Shaad Ali’s Call My Agent. has been my most How has life changed for you? sets. In fact, if I am not working, I feel girl who goes looking for her hus- It’s for Applause Entertainment and A lot has changed. It is my most something is incomplete within me. band because he hasn’t returned Banijay and it is going to come out important career important career choice. I believe that n You have explored different medi- home for years and has abandoned her. soon. choice. I believe that every project comes with its qismet and ums. Which one do you enjoy the She didn’t go to find him to bring him n From Lucknow to Mumbai, how every project comes the same was with Lipstick... I would most working in? back, but to kill him. would you describe your journey always be grateful to Ekta and Alankrita It has to be theatre. No one judges I found that as? with its qismet and for making me a part of that project. It you there, you can make mistakes, learn It is a unique one. It’s a journey that the same was with has changed how I look at myself also. from it and be yourself. I didn’t imagine. I am grateful to Lipstick... I would Initially, I wanted to be a heroine, but n Social media is both impactful and Mumbai for whatever that it has given with this project I realised I will be able threatening. Do you have to be care- me. It’s been a rewarding journey. I am always be grateful to to play characters also. And after that ful before posting something on also grateful to the industry for accept- Ekta and Alankrita one thing lead to another. With Khuda social media these days? ing and embracing me. It is also for making me a part Hafiz, I realised I can do action and with I stand for the things I believe in. Talktime because I haven’t planned too much Accidental Prime Minister, I realised I Posting on social media doesn’t make AAHANA KUMRA in life. I followed the leads and sur- of that project can do political drama. So more than sense to me. I believe if you support rendered to life, so whatever was anything else, it is about diversifying something, you should be doing some- A self-made woman, Kumra coming across I took that up. During gle to find things and I am no differ- yourself. Because otherwise, you will thing about it and be there for that my journey, a lot of people got ent. I say grateful because we often for- become boring. thing. If I am not doing that, it means believes in diversifying herself. attached to me. I feel lucky in terms get to thank people or God. The year n Is there a checklist that you follow that things doesn’t make a difference in She speaks with Musba Hashmi of the associations that I had and for 2020 has made me realise that I have before taking up projects? my life. everything that I have achieved so far. to stop complaining and start doing Not really. The only thing that I But, if you ask about my photos and about what is keeping her n It’s rare that you talk about your more. So many people have lost their make sure is to not repeat roles. I just stuff, I want to keep it fun. I do have to struggles and you always say how lives at the drop of a hat. It made me want to go out and keep experiment- be careful because I don’t want to post busy these days and why grateful you are for everything. Does realise why should I have to bad ing. Every time someone wants to slate something that will bite my back. I don’t she doesn t t alk that mean you don’t want to glorify mouth anyone or talk about my strug- me in a particular genre, I go out want to get into unnecessarily troubles it? gles, when I should be grateful for the exploring a new character and they go because that will distract me from my about All of us face challenges and strug- things that I have. I have always been like: Arey abhi to ye kar rahi thi, ab kuch work.

ADIDAS ‘Appreciating music intricacies Runners Captain has made me a better musician’ If you have ANKITA GAUR tells been a runner Vocalist AISHWARYA VIDHYA all your life, RAGHUNATH, who performed at HCL MUSBA HASHMI then running Concert’s Baithak, speaks with SHALINI during SAKSENA about her experience of performing her experience of pregnancy is online and where Carnatic music stands today healthy. I have participating in been seeing my friends abroad marathons during who were pregnancy, how runners and delivered safe it is and her healthy children. So, before association with participating in TCS World 10K Hi-Energy Bengaluru, I took my doctor's Challenge advice and she said if I am doing something for 10 years, I RUN INTO shouldn't stop it n What were the ragas performed? The ragas rendered were Nattai, Nattaikurinji, Dhanyasi (elab- orated), Manjari, Kambhoji (elaborated), Varali and Yamunakalyani. But in particular there were two main ragas — Dhanyasi and Kambhoji. n What was the reason why you chose these two? In Carnatic music there are a bunch of legendary musicians FITNESS — the Trinity; they are called the Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri. The important thing for me while pre- hat do you expect from a sport. I was into a corporate job and because it is like a part of my life. All it was safe and I have been doing it back then. We just started a club senting a concert is to give representation to each of their com- five-month pregnant hence, wanted to live a healthy life with- one has to do is to cut it down or bring under my doctor’s supervision. It took where people would join us for a run positions. I did this through Dhanyasi, a composition by Syama lady? Definitely not run- out having to invest too much time or it down to a point where you are com- some time to finally make them under- and slowly the community grew. In Sastri’s Meenalochna Brova and for Kambhoji it was Tyagaraja’s Evari ning marathons. Meet money. That is when I thought of tak- fortable with it. A lot of doctors now stand that it was safe and was a part of 2016, I was officially given the title of Mata. These two ragas are close to my heart. They are very dynam- WAnkita Gaur, a Bengaluru-based engi- ing running seriously because it suggest that pregnant women should do my fitness routine. But the good thing Captain,” she tells you. ic and the mood portrayed by these two are different as well. neer, who is redefining the terms of involved no expensive equipments and yoga or some kind of exercise because was I got so many messages from The Hi-Energy Challenge, she Dhanyasi is meditative and soul-stirring. Kambhoji is spirited and pregnancy. was easy. And like I mentioned before, it is healthy for the child,” Gaur tells you. women who were inspired and they says, is about a virtual run where run- dynamic. I wanted to show the contrast of both. From running a 10K marathon in it comes naturally to everyone. If you She adds that the only thing one has told me that they will try to be fit as ners from all around the world can join n How did you come onboard for this performance? December last year to now becoming can walk, you can run too,” she says. to keep in mind is to not be competi- well,” she tells you. and participate. “The challenge is on till It was HCL Concerts who contacted me. I have, in the past, a part of ADIDAS Hi-Energy Challenge It was in 2014 when Gaur ran her tive. “I told myself don’t see it as a com- Ask Gaur, how she tide over days February 13, 2021. It requires people to performed for them under the auspices of Madras Music with a seven-month pregnancy, run- first race in Bangalore and finished petition instead see it as a part of your when she doesn’t want to run even a walk or run for 120 minutes over the Academy. This interaction for Baithak was the first of its kind. ning comes naturally to Gaur. “Running podium that triggered her love for run- daily routine. I was a marathon runner single mile and she is quick to answer course of 14 days. If you are success- n How was your experience performing on a virtual platform? is not a big deal. It comes naturally to ning. “It was like a motivation for me. so I can easily run 42 km, but now keep- — my friends convince me to come. fully completing this, then for every For all the musicians, the last year — the lockdown and the everyone, one just have to explore it,” I have been running since then and ing in mind my body, I have cut it short “There are days when I just don’t have minute you run, ADIDAS India will pandemic — all of us have learnt how to embrace the new nor- she says. there’s no looking back,” she says. to 5 km. Also, I take breaks in between the motivation to go for a run, but here donate `1 product to the young ama- mal. Initially, it was different. A lot of us were performing over our Not that Gaur was always interested Running during pregnancy, con- and start walking to not push myself comes the role of my friends from the teur athletes. This is our way of help- smartphones and figuring out audio, network and bandwidth. There in running. Swimming was her first trary to the popular beliefs, she says, is beyond a certain point,” she tells you. running club. They insist that I should ing the talent of India in achieving their are so many things that come into play for the music to come across. love. “My sister and I were always healthy. “If you have been a runner all It took Rai some time to convince join them for a while and once I do, I goals and making the country proud,” But later, when studios opened, it became easy due to better qual- encouraged by our parents to take part your life, then running during preg- her family and friends that running start enjoying it. Also, when you make Gaur, who has also participated in over ity sound. It is good to perform in a studio and be able to reach in sports. I was initially into swimming. nancy is healthy for you. I have been won’t cause her any harm. “My moth- friends you start looking forward to five international marathons such as out to so many people. Music has a strong magic that keeps peo- My sister was district level athlete, but seeing my friends abroad who were er was apprehensive about it initially meeting them. That also helps,” Gaur, Berlin (three times), Boston and New ple together. I was never into running. It happened runners and delivered healthy children. and told me that it was not a good who is given the title of ADIDAS York, tells you. For the remaining days n Were there any apprehensions? nine years back when my friend, who So, before participating in TCS World option. My in-laws were also not sure Runners Captain, explains. of her pregnancy, Gaur plans to cut the None at all. I was happy to be part of this concert. It was great is now my husband, introduced me to 10K Bengaluru, I took my doctor’s about it. There were people on social She tells you that they were the first distance to less than 5 km and focus to perform with violinist Charulatha Ramanujam and BC long-distance running. He used to advice and she said if I am doing some- media who asked me why I am not rest- people to start a run club in Bangalore more on walking instead of running Manjunath on mridangam. Both are exemplary musicians. It was guide me as I was clueless about the thing for 10 years, I shouldn’t stop it ing it out. But I explained to them that in 2015. “It was not ADIDAS Runners and testing her will power. wonderful to collaborate and be part of Baithak. We were excited to be part of it and perform together. n How did your life journey as a vocalist begin? I grew up listening to music. My paternal and maternal grand- W E E K L Y N A T T E R mothers were instrumental in my interest. I was put to sleep with music; I was fed music. A lot of music was running the household all the time. When I was three, they took me to a guru. When I YAMI GAUTAM BEGINS PREP FOR DASVI ARJUN MATHUR HAS HIS HANDS FULL ‘DON’T COME TO MUMBAI UNPREPARED’ began learning, I had yet to learn how to read. My guru told me ami Gautam is currently on a roll. A while back, the actor wrapped ast seen in Tisca Chopra’s short film Rubaru, Emmy Nominated actor Arjun ctor Rajkummar Rao, noted for his nuanced performances, that my lessons would be oral. My ears were trained to grasp nuances Yup the shoot of horror-comedy Bhoot Police. Currently, she is LMathur has been currently busy shooting for ZEE5’s Silence. While there’s a Asays cinema is changing and aspiring artistes must prepare and intricacies which, sometimes the book can’t convey. I was taken prepping for her role in Dinesh Vijan’s Dasvi which also stars lot of excitement amongst fans to see more of Arjun on digital platforms and the first before coming to Mumbai. to lots of concerts. Listening was an integral part of my growing Abhishek Bachchan and Nimrat Kaur. While details about her big screen, we do have an “The only talent I had is that I fell in love with my art. I fell up days. Understanding musicians’ chemistry; their communica- character are kept under wraps, we have learnt that she will be seen important update for you about the in love with acting as a kid. I was never chasing fame or money. tion on stage and understanding people’s perception, all this shaped in a never-seen-before avatar. To get under the skin of her character, good looking actor. I thought to myself that this is something I really love and I want me. Also, gurus were gracious. I accompanied them on stage as Yami is taking lessons in Haryanvi as she will be speaking the North- If the sources are anything to to do for the rest of my life. With that dream, I started doing early as when I was seven. Sangeetha Kalaratna Seethalakshmi Indian language in the film. go by, Mathur has been theatre in Delhi and later joined the film institute in Pune Venkatesan, Padma Bhushan PS Narayanaswamy, Vegavahini Talking about it, Yami says: “This is the first time that I will be approached by various directors for because I didn’t wanted to come to this city unprepared,” said Vijayaraghavan and RK Shriramkumar shaped me what I am today. n playing a Haryanvi character onscreen. It is a completely different some big budgeted projects. Rao. Do you think you have an edge and you don’t have just book challenge for me. I am currently working on learning the language. I However, owing to his super “I wanted to train myself first. This is something I often tell knowledge? love taking up new challenges which help me push my creative hectic, busy schedule, he had to let budding actors — (don't do it) just because your friends believe I don’t know if I am a better musician. But in terms of skillsets horizons. I hope I can surprise my audience.” go of some. Nevertheless, we you can mimic and you have good looks and you should go to that I have acquired, the ability to pay more attention to details, The versatile actor, who has multiple blockbusters to her credit, further hear that Arjun has already Mumbai. Do not come to Mumbai unprepared, especially now, intricacies and look beyond just the notations since music can’t be grabbed the attention of the audience with her role as a free-spirited said yes for three out of these five when cinema is changing. We need talent out here now. So train imitated or copied, my ability to appreciate music more has shaped girl in Ginny Weds Sunny. Going ahead, she has a packed schedule. projects that came his way. yourself first and then come to this city, as there are so many me better. n Having started her film career with the critically and commercially Looking forward to take up such wonderful opportunities. The only talent I had was not to give Where does Carnatic music stand today? successful Vicky Donor, she has become a name to reckon with and challenging roles, the actor is here up and keep chasing my dream without having any plan B,” Yes, the music is looking up. There are a lot of people inter- has emerged as one of the most sought-after actors in showbiz. to win hearts yet again. said Rao, while interacting with the media at the launch of ested in Carnatic music. Globally people are able to learn from the Yami has also been roped in for Behzad Khambata upcoming Confirming the same, Mathur Satyam Srivastava and Rajeev Garg’s book, Neelkanth. comforts of their homes. This is the reason why this has managed directorial A Thursday which will mark debut in the OTT space and revealed: “It’s very exciting for any actor to be offered a variety of scripts and Talking about the book, the actor said: “It’s a mystery to reach every corner of the world. People can now learn it via Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s Faraar. Apart from these, she will also characters. For me, it’s always been about taking up content-driven roles that thriller about a cop in Delhi, so the concept of this book itself WhatsApp, Skype or even FaceTime. The advantage is that they be seen in three more projects where she will be seen playing made me feel challenged as an actor. I'm working on a few new projects this year excited me a lot. After knowing both of them and after knowing are able to learn from wherever they are from the guru of their interesting characters. One of the most bankable actors, she is all and am really looking forward to the official announcements being made soon.” its basic storyline, I am looking forward to reading it.” IANS choice. A lot more people are looking at the technical and gram- set to surprise her fans. matical intricacies of this music and trying to understand this music. kaleid scope backpage VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 7, 2021

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Hackers leak data of Myanmar junta n Indian nation- shuts Twitter al was held at Army personnel using Athe Chicago air- port for unlawful import of 3,200 and Instagram pills of viagra worth over USD 96,000, Airtel network ; firm according to an official statement. The pas- senger, whose identity has not been revealed, to curb protests had travelled back to the US from India and 52% millennials keen was caught with the tablets during a baggage denies any breach ilitary authorities in charge of scan, the US Customs and Border Protection PNS n NEW DELHI any such information but it Myanmar broadened a ban (CBP) said in a statement on Friday. The officials on international holiday appears to be malicious Mon social media following said the passenger was held by the authorities after A hacker group has alleged- intent of some inimical ele- this week's coup and shut Twitter he could not give a satisfactory justification for car- ly leaked data of Army per- ments". and Instagram, as residents in the rying such high quantity of viagra tablets. "During a bag- this summer: Survey sonnel using Bharti Airtel When contacted, Bharti biggest city again banged pots and gage exam officers found the passenger was in posses- network in Jammu and Airtel spokesperson denied plastic bottles to show their sion of 3,200 Sildenafil Citrate tablets (100 mg). When PNS n MUMBAI ADTOI, OTOAI, ATOAI and into opening up borders in Kashmir, however, the com- any breach of its server. opposition to the army takeover. SITE. As per the survey, 75 per India soon, and so will other pany has denied any breach "We can confirm there is In addition to Facebook and With vaccination drive against cent millennials would prefer to countries," Travel Agents in its system. no hack or breach of any related apps, the military gov- COVID-19 gathering steam go to foreign destinations with Association of India president The group, with the name Airtel system as claimed by ernment on Friday ordered Indian held at Chicago airport across the world and restric- fewer COVID-19 cases while 71 and the Federation of of Red Rabbit Team, hacked this group. Multiple stake- communications operators and tions on movements easing per cent would opt for destina- Associations in Indian Tourism some Indian websites and holders outside of Airtel have internet service providers to cut with 3,200 viagra pills: Officials gradually, many millennials tions with defined protocols for and Hospitality vice chairper- posted the data on the web access to some data as per access to Twitter and are keen on taking an interna- the pandemic to avoid unnec- son Jyoti Mayal opined. pages of those portals. regulatory requirements. We Instagram. The statement said tional holiday this summer, essary hassles. The survey also showed that The hackers shared some have apprised all the relevant that some people are trying to the traveller was asked why he was in possession of the pills according to a 62 per cent links of those web pages on authorities of the matter to, use both platforms to spread he stated they were for his friends and they are considered survey. millennials Twitter in a comment over a therefore, investigate this and fake news. over the counter medication in India," the CBP said in a Things are THowever, inbound and outbound are two would prefer tweet of cyber security take appropriate action." Netblocks, which tracks social statement. “The nine pounds of pills were seized for unlaw- looking up for verticals of travel that go hand in hand. We hope Thailand, fol- researcher Rajshekhar "This group has been in media disruptions and shut- ful importation of mediation. The pills have an estimat- 2021, as 52 per lowed by Rajaharia and tagged sever- touch with our security team downs, confirmed the loss of ed MSRP of approximately USD 96,608,” CBP said. CBP cent millenni- the government will look into opening up borders Singapore al media organisations. for over 15 months now Twitter service starting 10 PM. said that as a general rule the Food and Drug als are eager to in India soon, and so will other countries. (58 per cent), The query sent to the and has made varying Instagram was already subject to Administration does not allow the importation of take an inter- — JYOTI MAYAL , Travel Agents Association president UAE (52 per Indian Army did not elicit claims in addition to posting restrictions. prescription drugs that were purchased outside the national holi- cent), any reply but an Army offi- inaccurate data from one Telenor, a Norway-based telecom- US. "Our inspecting officers have the daunting day this sum- Maldives (46 cial said "We are not aware of specific region," the munications company operating in tasks of inspecting items passengers are trying mer as COVID-19 vaccine The industry finds survey per cent) and Saudi Arabia (40 spokesperson said. Myanmar though a subsidiary, said it to bring into the US,” said Shane Campbell, ushered in hope that the end findings encouraging for the per cent) in the short-haul cat- had complied with the order but also chal- Area Port Director-Chicago. “Some passen- to the pandemic is on the hori- travel industry. The findings, egory of foreign destinations. lenged “the necessity and proportionality of gers try to hide some of their items from zon, according to a survey by they believe, will generate more Malaysia and Indonesia are the directive.” our officers, which could prove to be BOTT Travel Sentiment confidence in an industry, chosen by 39 per cent millen- State media are heavily censored and dangerous. In this instance, our offi- Tracker. which is currently disappoint- nials each Sri Lanka (36 per Facebook in particular has become the main cers found these pills and prevent- The survey was done online ed by being ignored in the cent), Bhutan (31 per cent), source of news and information in the country. It is ed them from entering the US with over 6,000 millennial trav- Union Budget. Turkey (28 per cent) and also used to organize protests. and harming our commu- ellers across the country during "However, inbound and out- Seychelles (24 per cent) coming For the fourth night Friday, the cacophony of noise from nity,” Campbell said. January 2021 in partnership bound are two verticals of trav- close among the top preferred windows and balconies reverberated through the commercial with seven national associa- el that go hand in hand. We short-haul foreign destinations, capital of Yangon, as resistance to the coup and arrests of activists tions--IATO, TAAI, ICPB, hope the government will look it noted. and politicians gathered steam. Turkish Prez takes action at protest-rocked varsity PNS n ISTANBUL it was an “occupation” attempt Federal executions likely against academic freedoms. Turkey's president has ordered the establishment For weeks, students and faculty of two new departments in the country's most have led mostly peaceful protests prestigious university, which has been rocked by against the new rector, Melih Bulu, a COVID superspreader weeks of protests. who has links to Erdogan's ruling party. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision, pub- They are calling for Bulu's resigna- public health guidance resuming executions during a pandem- lished in the Official Gazette Saturday, says law tion and for the university to be PNS n WASHINGTON from the federal gov- ic. and communications faculties are to be launched allowed to elect its own president. ernment and Indiana It's impossible to know precisely who in Bogazici University. Critics say the establish- Police have detained hundreds of As the Trump health officials. introduced the infections and how they ment of new departments would allow the pres- demonstrators at the university and in administration was The executions started to spread, in part because prisons identially appointed rector to staff them with gov- solidarity protests elsewhere, some nearing the end of at the end of officials didn't consistently do contact ernment loyalists. Student groups involved in the taken away following raids of their an unprecedent- Donald Trump's tracing and haven't been fully transpar- protests tweeted against the new decision, saying homes. ed string of exe- ent about the number of cases. But med- cutions, 70 per ical experts say it's likely the execution- cent of death row ers and support staff, many of inmates were sick Records whom travelled from prisons in with COVID-19. show employees at other states with their own SPACE PROBE Guards were ill. virus outbreaks, triggered or Travelling prisons the Indiana prison complex contributed both in the China’s maiden space exploration mission to Mars staff on the execu- where the 13 executions were Terre Haute penitentiary has captured its first image of the red planet, the tion team had the virus. and beyond the prison space agency said on Friday, some six months after So did media witnesses, carried out over six months had walls. the probe left Earth. The uncrewed Tianwen-1 took who may have unknowingly contact with inmates and other Of the 47 people on the picture at a distance of around 2.2 million km infected others when they returned death row, 33 tested pos- (1.4 million miles) from Mars, according to the home because they were never told about people infected with the coronavirus, itive between December China National Space Administration (CNSA), the spreading cases. but were able to refuse testing and 16 and December 20, which supplied a black-and-white image. Records obtained by The Associated declined to participate in contact becoming infected soon Press show employees at the Indiana after the executions of prison complex where the 13 executions tracing efforts and were still Alfred Bourgeois on were carried out over six months had con- pres- permitted to return to their December 11, and Brandon tact with inmates and other people infect- iden- Bernard on December 10, ed with the coronavirus, but were able to cy, com- work assignments according to Colorado-based refuse testing and declined to participate pleted in a attorney Madeline Cohen, who in contact tracing efforts and were still short win- compiled the names of those who permitted to return to their work assign- dow over a few tested positive by reaching out to other ments. weeks, likely acted as a federal death row lawyers. Other lawyers, Other staff members, including those superspreader event, according to the as well as activists in contact with death brought in to help with executions, also records reviewed by AP. It was something row inmates, also told AP they were told spread tips to their colleagues about how health experts warned could happen a large numbers of death row inmates test- they could avoid quarantines and skirt when the Justice Department insisted on ed positive in mid-December.