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But there is no Moreover, within 30 and Brazil, but there has been reason for us to believe that months from the date of indent, no evidence to show that they are responsible for the HVF Avadi will deliver five pre- these new variants are respon- upsurge of the outbreak in production model tanks to the sible for the upsurge in Covid- some districts of Maharashtra 45&"5678 Army for evaluation and for- 19 cases in Kerala and and Kerala,” Paul said. mulation of General Service Maharashtra, said the Union He added that the two n a boost to the indigenisa- Quality Requirements (GSQR) Health Ministry on Tuesday. variants have been found in Ition in Defence production, for the larger order, they said. The two States account for India’s three States. “There are the Defence Acquisition Designed, Developed and In a related development, 75 per cent of total active two variants in Maharashtra Council (DAC) on Tuesday Manufactured)]. Bharat Forge announced that it Covid-19 cases in the country. being talked about — N440 K gave the nod for deals worth All these acquisition pro- has received an order from the The Ministry said that a variant and E484 K variant. over 13,000 crore. This posals worth 13,700 crores Defence Ministry for mine total 187 individuals have These variants have been includes the 8,400 crore con- will be indigenously designed, protection vehicles for the been reported infected with reported in Maharashtra, tract for 118 Arjun Mark-I A developed and manufactured. Army. The deal is 118 crores. the UK strain, six people with Kerala and Telangana,” Paul main battle tanks. Prime These will include inter-alia The vehicle known as South African strain, and one said. Minister Narendra Modi on platforms and systems designed Kalyan M4 is a multi-role plat- with Brazilian strain till date. Reporting only detection February 14 had handed over and developed by the DRDO. form, designed for quick “Two variants of SARS- does not lead to any attribu- the first Arjun tank to the To meet the Atmanirbhar mobility in rough terrain and CoV-2 — N440K and E484K tion for a phenomenon on the Army. Bharat goals of the in areas affected by mine and — have been detected in ground because to relate the Besides this big-ticket item, Government on time-bound Improved Explosive Devices Maharashtra and Kerala, but occurrence of a virus muta- the DAC chaired by Defence defence procurement process (IED) threats. there is no reason to believe tion to change in disease pat- P Minister Rajnath Singh also and faster decision making “It offers best in-class lev- presently that they are respon- tern, other epidemiological ! # approved Nag missile carrier and to systematically work els of ballistic and blast pro- sible for the surge in cases in information and clinical infor- Namica, Arudhra medium towards reducing the time tection, up to 50kg TNT side some districts in these two mation has to be linked to “Today, based on the power radars and Armour- taken for capital acquisition, blast or IED, roadside bombs States,” NITI Aayog Member these mutants, Paul explained, information and as analysed Piercing Fin-Stabilised the DAC also approved that all due to its innovative design, (Health) VK Paul said at a adding, “because otherwise and understood by a very Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) capital acquisition contracts built on a flat-floor mono- Press conference here. these (mutations) happen but eminent scientific advisory 125mm practice ammunition. (delegated and non-delegat- coque hull,” a company state- He said that 187 people they have no influence on the group of Indian SARS-CoV-2 Most of these weapon systems ed) other than design and ment said. The Kalyani M4 have tested positive for the UK pandemic.” Genomics Consortium are designed by the Defence development cases shall be successfully completed a series strain of SARS-CoV-2 in the He said the behaviour of (INSACOG), we would like to 45&"5678 ple around the world. Research and Development concluded in two years. of extreme vehicle trials in country so far, while six peo- mutations is being constantly underline the fact that we do “In addition to India’s med- Organisation (DRDO). The Ministry, in consulta- some of the toughest environ- ple have been detected with and closely watched in the not see attribution of mutant rime Minister Narendra icines and vaccines, the world Giving details here after the tion with the Services and all ments in India, it added. the South Africa variant. Also, country and 3,500 strains have strains to the upsurge of the PModi on Tuesday hailed the has witnessed the contribution DAC meeting, officials said stakeholders, will come up Bharat Forge and global one person has been tested been sequenced so far. infection being seen in some contribution of traditional of our spices and decoctions as these proposals catered to all with detailed plan of action for aerospace and technology com- positive for the Brazil variant “When we are doing districts. But this is work in Indian medicines in the fight well. Our traditional medi- the three Services. All these achieving the same, they said. pany Paramount Group have strain. sequencing, we are looking for progress. against the pandemic. cines have established their approvals are in the highest pri- As regards the Arjun tanks, announced a cooperation “Both the N440K and any abnormal shift in the “We will continue to He said that the benefits of place in the world,” said Modi ority category of Defence sources said soon after getting agreement to jointly manu- E484K variants of SARS-CoV- virus character. We have been watch the situation with full domestic spices and decoc- during a webinar on Budget for Acquisition viz ‘Buy [Indian- the nod, the Army will now facture armoured vehicles in 2 have been detected in watching the mutants. responsibility,” Paul said. tions have been noticed by peo- health sector. IDDM (Indigenously place the indent with Heavy India.
$ % &# O P 45&"5678 () ivil Aviation Minister ! CHardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Kushinagar *+$ ' Airport in Uttar Pradesh has ! " got the necessary clearances ##%& ! " from aviation regulator DGCA # $ 45&"5678 to operate international flights %& ' from the facility. (%) ! court here on Tuesday The Union Cabinet had in $ !"#$ Agranted bail to climate June last year approved the activist Disha Ravi, arrested in Kushinagar airport’s status as connection with allegedly an international facility, stating '!( being involved in sharing a it will offer improved connec- ) "toolkit" on social media relat- tivity to the important ##%& * ed to the farmers' protest, say- Buddhist pilgrimage site. &# ' & ( ) # $ ! #!* +( ing citizens are conscience Capital with the PJF or her. with the charge of sedition in Once this airport begins $ keepers of Government in any Further, it observed that the case which entails maxi- operating international flights, Airport at Varanasi — are prayers at Kushinagar on any the mantra of making UP self- ,( democratic nation and cannot there was nothing on record to mum punishment of life sen- it will become third function- operational in the State while given day. reliant and said a number of be put behind the bars simply suggest that the activist sub- tence. She is also booked for al international facility in the another one is coming up at The announcement comes campaigns had been launched - because they choose to dis- scribed to any secessionist the offences of criminal con- State. Jewar in Gautambudh Nagar. a day after the Yogi to establish the rule of law in agree with the State policies. idea and there is absolutely no spiracy, provoking people to “Kushinagar to become 3rd Kushinagar is the mid- Government presented 5.5 the state. He also spoke about The court said the evi- link established on record cause riot and promoting licensed international airport of point of the Buddhist circuit. It lakh crore budget for the com- the industrial reforms that *+ P dence produced by police between her and banned out- enmity between different UP. Will boost tourism in the has pilgrimage sites in Lumbini, ing financial year. Many devel- make setting up of industry ##%& !$ against Ravi was “scanty and fit Sikhs for Justice. groups. region and facilitate travel on Shravasti, Kapilvastu nearby opment projects, including air- easy in UP and improved con- sketchy” and there was noth- In the 18-page order, The Additional Sessions Buddhist circuit by providing it. A little farther, it has sites in port, were the special focus in nectivity in schools/colleges . # / ing on record to establish any Additional Sessions Judge Judge said the freedom of direct aviation connectivity to Sarnath and Gaya, the UP Finance Minister Suresh by development of digital vil- #*010 direct link between her and Dharmender Rana granted speech and expression the city where Lord Buddha Government had said at the Khanna’s outlay. He announced lages to make the youth aware pro-Khalistan activists of relief to Ravi on a personal includes the right to seek a attained Mahaparinirvana,” time of granting the interna- 101 crore has been earmarked about education and employ- . /* 'Poetic Justice Foundation' bond of 1 lakh and two global audience and that there Puri said in a tweet on Tuesday. tional status to the airport. for an upcoming airport in ment scenario in the world. (PJF) and also there was not sureties of the like amount and are no geographical barriers At present, two interna- The Central Government Ayodhya that has been named The “Buddhist Circuit” is a L M even an iota of evidence noted that the 22-year-old on communication and that tional airports — Chaudhary had also said around 200-300 Maryada Purushottam Shri key pilgrimage destination for L brought connecting the per- activist has “absolutely blem- creation of a WhatsApp group Charan Singh International devotees from Thailand, Ram Airport. 530 million practising . - petrators of the violence on ish free criminal antecedents”. or being editor of an innocu- Airport at Lucknow and Lal Cambodia, Japan, Myanmar, Khanna said that the State Buddhists across the globe, . .M January 26 in the national Ravi has been slapped ous Toolkit was not an offence. Bahadur Shastri International among others, come to offer Government was working on the statement had noted. ! Q+ ( 'R ( ' 7/ 045!&09 uted the fuel prices hike to " # !# he rising fuel prices are a a sharp reduc- Ttemporary phenomenon, tion in oil pro- #-. / discussed at length in the took part in the discussion and , ' said Union Petroleum and duction by the House. While Opposition underlined the need to devel- Natural Gas Minister Organisation Congress members Tara Prasad op coastal areas. Besides, they Dharmendra Pradhan on of the Petroleum Exporting $) Bahinipati and Santosh Singh highlighted the projects under- 7/ 045!&09 Tuesday in an interview to a Countries (OPEC). He said Saluja demanded that the Bill taken by the Modi erious concern was section of the media. He hoped several taxes are being imposed 7/ 045!&09 be referred to Select Committee Government. BJD members Sexpressed in the State that the prices would come to revive the economy which and expressed their concern Amar Prasad Satpathy, Atanu Assembly on Tuesday over the down gradually. Notably, was hit by the Covid-19 pan- ith an objective to boost that private players may have Sabyasachi Nayak and Pradeep rising fuel prices. Pradhan had earlier had attrib- demic last year. Wtransportation of goods interest to own ports in Odisha, Kumar Amat spoke in support While Opposition by sea, establish non-Major principal opposition BJP sup- of the Bill, highlighting Odisha’s Congress asked the State Ports, non-nationalised inland ported the Bill. mercantile past and Bijubabu’s Government to reduce the tax waterways and vest adminis- Speaking in favour of the contribution to develop ports 7/ 045!&09 university will get study and on fuel, the latter said it is levy- $%& ! trative control and manage- Bill, Leader of Opposition in Odisha. research facility on Odia lan- ing less tax than the Central ment of such ports, waterways Pradipta Kumar Naik (BJP) Minister Behera in his he design for an Odia guage, culture and literature. Government and utilising and their infrastructure devel- said that it would pave the way reply to the discussion on the TUniversity to be set up at The Bakula Vana Vidyalaya, funds for welfare opment, an Odisha Maritime for coastal development. He Bill stated that the Government historic Satyabadi’s Bakul founded on the ideologies of activities.Raising the issue & Board will be set up. suggested that the Government was getting benefits from port Vana Vidyalaya campus amid the Panchasakhas Utkalmani through an Adjournment The Board shall consist of should consider linking development. During the last peace and serenity of nature Gopabandhu Das, Motion, the Congress members antine and 25 were local contacts. a Chairperson and 12 other Brahmagiri area to the Golden fiscal, the Government has got was approved by Chief Krupasindhu Mishra, Harihar demanded reduction in tax on Sambalpur district registered members. The Chief Secretary Triangle as part of the Rs 400 crore from Dhamara Minister Naveen Patnaik here Das, Pandit Nilakantha Das the fuel to ease the burden on the day’s highest 12 cases. will be its Chairperson. A Bill Sagarmala project.Naik fur- port and Rs 100 crore from at a meeting here on Tuesday. and Pandit Godabarish the common consumers. 7/ 045!&09 Besides, two cases were report- in this context was passed by ther lamented that people of Gopalpur, he informed.“We The Works Department Mishra, was a hub of educa- Congress MLA Tara Prasad ed from the State pool. voice vote on Tuesday in the Krushanprasad Block are are targeting to attract private presented the design for the tion and patriotism during Bahinipati said the BJP he State recorded 62 new Currently, the active cases in State Assembly. Minister, deprived of a bridge in the investors to invest in our port approval and a detailed design the freedom struggle and run- Government at Centre is loot- TCovid-19 cases in 19 districts the State stood at 634 and the Commerce and Transport name of environment and projects to develop coastal of the university would be ning of the Odia Language ing people as petrol price has and the State pool on Tuesday, cumulative samples tested were Padmanabha Behera intro- wildlife protection. BJP legis- resources, so that it benefits the decided at a meeting chaired University from its campus breached Rs 100-mark per litre with which the total positive tally 82,07,302However, 77 persons duced the “Odisha Maritime lators Mohan Charan Majhi State economy,” Behera main- by the Chief Secretary, it was would provide it an ideal in Malkangiri district for first increased to 3,34,166. Out of the recovered on the day, taking total Board Bill 2020,” which was and Bishu Charan Sethi also tained. decided. The students in the atmosphere. time. Continued on Page 2 fresh cases, 37 were from quar- recoveries to 3,34,243 in State. )% ! "
( 7/ 045!&09 s a mark of protest against Athe rising fuel prices, 7/ 045!&09 three Congress MLAs rode bicycle to reach the State hief Minister Naveen Assembly on Tuesday. CPatnaik on Tuesday inter- Suresh Kumar Routray, acted with the people of Pipili Tara Prasad Bahinipati and and Delanga in Puri district Adhiraj Panigrahi were seen through videoconferencing paddling the bicycles on Lok from the Lok Seva Bhawan Seva Marg (formerly known here and announced projects as Sachivalaya Marg).“The worth Rs 68 crore for the area. Central Government and the The projects are related to Odisha Government are National Students’ Union of smeared an Ujjwala Yojana raised slogans against him, Minister Dharmendra roads, irrigation, a stadium, equally responsible for the India (NSUI), the students’ poster featuring Prime Chief Minister Naveen Pradhan at a fuel station in bridges, bus-stands, etc. hikes in the prices of petrol wing of the Congress, Minister Modi, tore it, and Patnaik and Petroleum Bhubaneswar. The Chief Minister’s and diesel. Both the announcement was politically Governments lack humanity. significant in view of the Odisha in 1921, the memorial organised in Pipili and Delanga Prime Minister Narendra 1 upcoming by-election to the at Beraboi would be developed, where Ministers Samir Ranjan Modi has created ‘Bure Din’ Pipili Assembly constituency he said. On the occasion, Dash and Tusharkanti Behera for the citizens instead of following the recent death of Patnaik also remembered for- were present, respectively. ‘Acche Din’ promised by him #&&. ( incumbent BJD MLA Pradeep mer late Pipili MLA Pradeep Candidates of the State’s earlier. Protesting it, the Maharathy. Patnaik said a Maharathy and said departed three major parties, BJD, BJP Congress MLAs decided to Model School would be estab- leader was associated with the and Congress, for the by-poll reach the Assembly by riding 7/ 045!&09 Tuesday. Petrol price reached Prices of petrol in different Sambalpur (Rs 92.21), lished by the State Government development of the Pipili- are yet to be nominated. As bicycles,” said Bahinipati. a record high of Rs 100.29 per parts of the State on Tuesday Rourkela (Rs 92.58), Jajpur at Beraboi in Delanga, where Delanga area for more than 30 regards the BJD candidate, “We will move an hile fuel prices kept ris- liter (premium) and Rs 97.14 were: Brahmapur (Rs 92.89), (Rs 91.82), Jharsuguda (Rs Mahatma Gandhi had arrived years. Coinciding with the speculations are rife whether adjournment motion in the Wing triggering wide- (normal) in Kalimela block of Joda (Rs 93.45), Balangir (Rs 91.68) and Baleswar (Rs 91.65). in 1938. As part of the cele- Chief Minister’s virtual inter- Pradeep Maharathy’s wife Assembly over the issue spread protest across the coun- Malkangiri district, while the 93.19), Nabarangpur (Rs In Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, bration of 100 years of actions with the area, two sep- Prativa or their son Rudra today,” he added. In a related try, the price of petrol touched price was nearing Rs 100 in 95.51), Phulbani (Rs 93.07), petrol was priced at Rs 91.66 Mahatma Gandhi’s first visit to arate public meetings were Pratap would be selected. incident, members of the the Rs 100-mark in Odisha on several other parts of the State. Padampur (Rs 93.14), and Rs 91.95, respectively. / . 7 ( $ -#60 , ' $ 8 * ' . $ 7/ 045!&09 hree unidentified miscre- ) sold in the name of various 7/ 045!&09 Tants attacked a woman and reputed brands. “Basing on C snatched a gold chain from her intelligence input, we had fter the Commissionerate in front of Prachi Enclave at conducted a raid at the fac- Kiran Singh and a staff, Apolice with the help of Niladri Vihar in Bhubaneswar 098*0"0 tory today. The cement con- - . Vineet Singh, were seriously their Maharashtra counterpart on Tuesday morning. signment was loaded in a injured in an attack by hooli- nabbed prime accused Biban The incident took place ormer Baripada MLA Bimal $/0$? vehicle and we are trying to gans.Sources said that when a Biswal in the 22-year-old when the woman had gone FLochan Das on Tuesday nab the owner who is Bolero of the company col- Anjana Mishra gang-rape case, outside her house to pluck passed away at his residence he Commissionerate absconding,” said a senior lided with an auto-rickshaw a team of the Central Bureau of flowers when the bike-borne here following a heart attack. Tpolice on Tuesday busted police official. in front of the company Investigation (CBI) met miscreants came on a Pulsar He was 81. He was the MLA of a fake cement factory at The official further office, there was an alterca- Commissioner of Police (CP) bike and snatched the gold Baripada from 2004 to 2009 Jagatpur in Cuttack city, informed that a detailed tion. Sudhanshu Sarangi here on chain from her neck after after winning the elections on which was operating from a probe would be conducted to However, the situation Tuesday. The three-member attacking her with a sharp a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha godown near the Khaira ascertain the entire supply $70#*/0 returned to normal when the CBI team, which was earlier had not kept any contact with weapon.The woman’s husband (JMM) ticket. bridge under the Jagatpur chain of these fake cement company agreed to repair the investigating the gang-rape the family for the last 22 years was also attacked by them Soon after reports of his police station for more than consignments. f late, the law and order auto-rickshaw bearing all case, met the CP to collect and never sent any money. I when he came to her resque. A demise surfaced, condolences five years. The godown’s owner Osituation in the Joda min- expenses. But the auto-driver more information regarding have been struggling a lot for CCTV near the spot and poured in from different quar- The unit was allegedly Sukant Rout said that he had ing area in Keonjhar district along with five others barged it. However, after the meeting, the upbringing of my children caught the pictures of the mis- ters for the departed soul. being run by one Sanjay Bhola given the space on rent after has deteriorated with crimi- into the office and ransacked the CBI team said this was only during this period.” creants’ fleeing from the spot. Union Minister of Buxi Bazar who abscond- an agreement for five years. nals having a free run. it. Dibyansha Singh, a native its courtesy visit and the dis- Notably, Biban was nabbed While one of them was wear- Dharmendra Pradhan took to ed after the raid at the unit. The agreement was renewed Locals alleged police inac- of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, cussion was confidential. from Aamby Valley in Lonavala ing a helmet. On getting infor- Twitter and expressed grief Police officials said the in 2020. He got a call from tion for the lawlessness. On was killed in the attack. Meanwhile, Biban’s wife near Mumbai, where he had mation, the Chandrasekharpur over his death. “Das will always unit used to mix genuine police and visited the spot. He Monday, Dibyansha Singh, However, office staffs has refuted the allegation changed his name to Jalandhar police reached the spot and ini- be remembered for his good cement with a mixture of also tried to call the factory manager of DP Singh mustered courage and man- against her husband and said Swain and was working as a tiated a probe based on the works as a people’s representa- damaged cement. Later, the owner Bhol but his mobile Company was, murdered. The aged to nab one of the attack- he is innocent. She said, “Biban plumber there. CCTV footage. tive,” he said. stock used to be repacked and phone was switched off. company owner’s son Ravi ers while four others fled. @(% $ -8 B888 + & ) ! $ " & 7/ 045!&09 9 / $ returned migrants, 1,81,702 8 : / are skilled and 5,54,754 nding speculations regarding From Page 1 than the Central Government unskilled. Among the skilled Ereopening of schools for stu- ! Even during the Covid-19 and utilising funds for welfare 7/ 045!&09 are a sizable number of 21,972 dents of Classes-I to VIII in the pandemic, both the Centre activities. He said the Centre involved in brick kiln work, State, School and Mass *7/6 048 Phulbani Town police arrested 7/ 045!&09 and the State Government should reduce the agriculture uring the Covid pandem- 21,572 masons and 8,240 Education Minister Samir Kanhar and one of his associ- increased tax on petroleum infrastructure development Dic, at least 10,07,330 plumbing workers. Of the Ranjan Dash on Tuesday said former BJD MLA and an ates, Srinivas Kanhar, an IRB everal sex workers alleged- products, Bahinipati pointed cess and infrastructure cess migrant labourers have unskilled, a major section is that physical classes for these Aassociate were arrested in jawan, from a place. Sly attacked a police patrol out. on petroleum products. returned to the State; the high- engaged as daily wage earner students would not resume for connection with a loot case in The arrested persons were team and damaged the Police BJP Legislature Party Pujari said the Goods and est 2,25,602 to Ganjam district and 82,956 are working in the the time being. the Phulbani area of produced before a Phulbani Control Room (PCR) van at Deputy Leader Bishnu Charan Service Tax (GST) has not followed by 1,08,469 to construction sector. The Minister told the media Kandhamal district on court after a Covid test at Master Canteen Square in Sethi said the tax collected on been imposed on crude oil, Balangir and the lowest 3,182 Singh also stated that a that keeping in mind the resur- Tuesday. District Headquarters Bhubaneswar on Monday fuel is utilised for welfare activ- petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, to Jharsuguda. majority 1,93,791 have gence of Covid-19 in The former Phulbani BJD Hospital. night. According to reports, the ities in Odisha and also across natural gas and edible liquor. The data show 8,96,569 returned from Gujarat fol- Maharashtra and several other legislator Debendra Kanhar Notably, in 2018, Kanhar sex workers were creating nui- the country. The price of oil is fixed on migrants returned to rural lowed by 1,47,265 from States, a decision regarding along with his four associates had been arrested twice for sance at Ashok Nagar, follow- Maintaining that the issue the basis of the basic price fixed areas, 16,294 to urban areas and Telangana and 1,20,353 from resumption of physical classes had allegedly beaten up one allegedly torturing his wife ing which a PCR van reached is being politicised, he said the by the oil duty, Central excise 94,467 registered in Temporary Tamil Nadu. for these students would be Kamakhya Behera from over dowry demand and the spot and dispersed them. Odisha Government should duty, additional excise duty Medical Centres. The Minister claimed that taken after review of the current Dhenkanal and his friends vis- molesting a tribal girl. Minutes later, the sex decrease the tax on and VAT. This was informed by the State Government is taking situation in the State. iting Urmagarh in Kandhamal workers again surfaced at the fuel.Opposition (BJP) Chief The Centre is collecting Rs Labour and ESI Minister all possible steps to give Earlier, it was being specu- district and looted money from Master Canteen bus-stop. As Whip Mohan Majhi said Chief 32.90 paise from fuel while the Sushant Singh in the State employment to migrant lated that physical classes for the them on February 2. the police approached them, Minister Naveen Patnaik, like State Government is levying Rs Assembly on Tuesday.He was labourers. Through the Single students from Class-I to Class- Based on a complaint filed they attacked the cops and his counterparts in other States, 21.40 paise towards 32 per answering to the principal Window system, the VIII would resume on Tuesday by Behera, a case was regis- hurled stones at the vehicle, should set an example by cent VAT on the prevailing question of BJP MLA Mukesh Government has approved 52 (February 23). Notably, the tered at the Phulbani police breaking the windshield of the decreasing the Value Added retail price of petrol in Mahaling and additional ques- new industrial projects where- Government has on Monday station under Sections PCR van. Tax (VAT) on petroleum prod- Bhubaneswar, the Minister tions of Congress member in an estimated investment of issued fresh guidelines for 170/417/419/384/395 of IPC The Capital police have ucts.Replying to the motion, said. The prevailing per-litre Suresh Routray and BJP mem- Rs 1,17,803.68 has been schools as part of precautionary against Kanhar and his asso- registered a case in this con- Finance Minister Niranjan price of petrol in Bhubaneswar ber Nauri Nayak.The Minister mobilised to create employ- measures against possible resur- ciates on February 11.Acting nection, but no arrests have Pujari said the Odisha stands Rs 91.66 as on February also stated that out of the total ment for 53,786 people. gence of deadly virus in the State. on reliable information, the been made. Government is levying less tax 23. **!++) & )+
Q the Unicef congratulates the 2019-20 to Rs 16,549 in 2021- clearly defines the govern- Odisha Government for its 22 is truly commendable,” she ment’s intention and resolve to #$23% 4.4& commitment to children, added. The State has a large achieve the SDGs. women and vulnerable com- tribal population with different The Government has #6$3-5 munities and for making the needs that require increased undertaken a comprehensive necessary budgetary alloca- investment and support. mapping of SDG targets and 7/ 045!&09 Director, IIT Bhubaneswar 4&4#.44 tions to convert this commit- Further, the Covid crisis indicators against all said, “We too at IIT R ment to action. has severely affected the poor- Government schemes and pro- he Indian Institute of Bhubaneswar are thinking of She said in Odisha, chil- est communities particularly grammes, by bringing togeth- TTechnology (IIT), some inclusions and coming dren below 18 years constitute women and children, she said, er economic, social and envi- Bhubaneswar celebrated the up with course in the local 7/ 045!&09 about 34 per cent of the State’s adding, “The increased alloca- ronmental pillars, the Unicef Matrubhasha Diwas with language. total population requiring fis- tion of Rs 49,145 crore for the functionary said adding, “We focus on the theme of this I would like to urge the disha is one of the first cal planning that is responsive Gender Budget to promote are proud to have a partnership year, ‘Fostering multilingual- students that as they pursue OStates in India to present a to the needs of children and in gender equality and empower- with Planning and ism for inclusion in education their education and research, budget for children and gender doing so, ensure their protec- ment along with Rs 5,121.14 Convergence Department and and society.’ carry along the merits of their equality, the Unicef said on tion and development. crore to improve nutrition are Finance Department for this.” The chief guest on the mother tongue too, so that the Monday. “The Unicef is proud to concrete steps.” She hoped the Dr Nielsen said the State occasion was Chairperson, seed that is sown today bears desirable for outsiders, being They give shape to our It is the first State to have have supported the State budget utilisation along with Government has also devel- Mo School, Government of very nutritious fruits for our parochial about your mother thoughts and it conveys what produced nutrition and sus- Government to introduce the monitoring and impact mea- oped the State Indicator Odisha, Susmita Bagchi. IIT history, our culture, our her- tongue may not be desirable our soul feels. It is my proud tainable development goals first Child Budget statement in surement will maximise the Framework for monitoring the Director Prof RV Raja Kumar itage and nation one day.” at all. “Knowing your moth- privilege to say that we are a (SDGs) budget statements, 2019-20 and the increase in per potential of the investment. progress of SDGs and is in the directed. Speaking on the Bagchi said while learning the er tongue is very essential as nation blessed with many chief of Field Office Unicef child spending over the past The first SDG budget this year process for establishing a base- occasion, Prof RV Rajakumar, local language is very much it help in framing of culture. mother tongues,” she told. Monika Nielsen said. She said few years from Rs 13,857 in is a notable achievement as it line for the indicators. ! " # $ % S ' " (
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3" . D B 1)23" & ' maximum range. The missiles 6 . 1 ' with Weapon Control System 907#0*/9 L$!9 ! ! 0 M 7/ 045!&09 cent,” the FM said. The FM said growth trajectory and aspire for (WCS) were deployed during the Rs 1.70 lakh crore outlay is a transformative new Odisha the trials. Senior scientists from t is necessarily required to 4 inance Minister Niranjan proposed to be financed main- once again. Over the last 20 065!&09 various DRDO labs involved in Iset up an airport in O FPujari on Monday said ly through revenue receipts of years, we are having a stable the design and development of Brahampur, which is the cen- . despite the severe impact of the Rs 1,25,600 crore and gross Government under the lead- he Vertical Launch Short the system such as DRDL, tre of south Odisha's educa- . # Covid-19 pandemic, the State’s borrowing other receipts ership of Chief Minister TRange Surface to Air RCI, Hyderabad and R&D tion, health and business.” ! ? own revenue is estimated to amounting to Rs 44,400 crore. Naveen Patnaik. With consis- Missile (VL-SRSAM) was Engineers, Pune monitored “The issue has been dis- 9 register a robust growth of However, the net borrow- tent policy and action on the launched twice successfully on the launches of the missiles. cussed many times with the #. '. % about 10 per cent during 2020- ing would be Rs 18,465 crore. ground, we have achieved Tuesday by the Defence During the test launches, Ganjam district Collector,” 9 B * 0 D L8 21, though there is a decline in As per the Budget, the total rev- steady growth in the economy, Research and Development flight path and vehicle perfor- said Brahmapur MLA Bikram . the Central transfer. enue receipts for the year 2021- rapid poverty reduction, dou- Organisation (DRDO) from mance parameters were mon- Kumar Panda on Tuesday. 4 “As per the Revised 22 include State’s Own tax of Rs bling of farmer’s income, and the Integrated Test Range (ITR) itored using flight data, cap- Talks in this regard are going M Estimates for 2020-21, there 37,500 crore, Own Non-tax proficient management of off the Chandipur coast here. tured by various range instru- on with the State Government. will be a revenue surplus of Rs revenue amounting to Rs calamities,” the FM said. The missile designed and ments such as Radar, EOTS It is expected that the - ) 2,336 crore and the fiscal deficit 20,000 crore, State’s share in He added that the Budget developed by the DRDO for and Telemetry systems proposal would surely be $D $50 L$50! is estimated to remain below Central taxes of Rs 30,137 focused on creation of trans- the Indian Navy can neutralise deployed by the ITR, implemented in the upcoming M $ . the permissible FRBM limit of crore, and grants from Centre formative healthcare facilities, various aerial threats at close Chandipur. days, he said. . $50! . 3.5 per cent of Gross State including GST compensation transformative infrastructure, ranges including sea-skimming Once deployed, the VL- People’s representative 8 O . Domestic Product (GSDP) for to the tune of Rs 37,963 crore. agriculture, livelihoods, MSME targets. On both occasions, SRSAM system will prove to be are continuously trying to Odisha. The tax to GSDP ratio “The State economy is now and industries sector, educa- the missiles intercepted the a force multiplier for the Indian give their best in development . is likely to be 6.4 per cent and showing signs of recovery after tion, skill development, sports, simulated targets with pin- Navy. Defence Minister of Brahmapur city with help of . $50 the year-end debt stock to pandemic induced slowdown. tourism, culture, and many point accuracy. The missiles Rajnath Singh congratulated the district administration, 0 L& GSDP ratio would be 20.9 per Time has come to revert to our more. were tested for minimum and the DRDO on successful trials. Panda added. - M 1< ) O5 P & ! +P 0 night halt in Old Bus Stand area to the Brahmapur Stadium where a public meeting will be + . ) held. During the 2km long pro- 907#0*/9 cession, Loka Nrutya and 065!&09 Adivasi Nrutya will be per- ' rahmapur is all set to cele- formed by reputed artists of n inebriated man was Bbrate the centenary of both Ganjam and Gajapati dis- Aallegedly killed by his Gandhiji’s first visit to the her- tricts. Besides, a well decorat- mother and elder brother at itage city on March 29-30 in ed vehicle displaying Gandhi Taharpur village under the 7/ 045!&09 1921. The second preparatory posters, his ideals, preaches Soro police station Baleswar meeting for celebration of the and thoughts will follow the Chandra Panda, former MLA Mahapatra, Dr Banamali district on February 12.Later, fter getting into the race for event was held here on Sunday. rally to the meeting venue. Harihara Sahu, Prof Dr PC Panigrahi attended. Notably, the accused duo buried the Athe Oscars, Odia feature A Centenary Celebration A souvenir under the Sahu, Prof R Padhi Sharma; Gandhi had visited eight times body in their house. film “Kalira Atita” (Yesterday's Committee has been formed chairmanship of Prof Bishnu Prof Maj Rama Raman Padhi, to Odisha between 1921 and The incident came to light Past) scripted, directed and consisting of the sitting and for- Chowdhury will be released on Krushna Chandra Tripathy, Dr 1946 including to Brahmapur on Monday as police arrest- produced by filmmaker Dr of the beautiful city of Prague. ed to cheer Panda, sending him mer MPs and MLAs of Ganjam the occasion, Committee con- Damburudhar Sahu, Dr Subash on March 29, 1921 by train. ed the mother-son duo. Nila Madhab Panda, has been Hot on that piece of news, their good wishes and cam- and Gajapati districts, intellec- venor Rabi Rath said. NSS, Sahu, Ratan Mishra, Lok Sevak There was a huge turnout According to reports, deceased selected for its world premiere Panda launched his movie’s paigning through social media. tuals, educationists, and others. NCC students of different col- Mandal Member Rajendra of people at Brahmapur railway Balaram Jena (24), who was a in one of the oldest global film trailer on Tuesday.“I am happy Sand artist Padma Shree The chairperson of the leges and Nehuru Yuva Kendra Jena, ISRD Director Sudhir station to catch a glimpse of driver by profession, returned festivals, the 28th Prague to release the first trailer of Sudarshan Patnaik wished suc- Centenary Celebration will join the grand celebration. Sabat, educationist Ananta Gandhiji which had thrilled home on that day around 11 International Film Festival, Kalira Atita and I hope people cess for Kalira Atita with his Committee MP Chandra Brahmapur MLA Bikram Narayan Mohanty, Dr Sagar R him. Gandhi was taken in a pm after consuming liquor. FEBIOFEST. would love it and share all over,” characteristic sand painting. Sekhar Sahu presided. It was Panda is the working president Tripathy, Kapil C Mohanty, rally from Brahmapur railway Later, a heated exchange of Scheduled from April 29 to said Panda. Sona Mohapatra tweeted to decided to organise a rally on of the committee. Among oth- Jaganath Sabat, Suresh C station along with Pandit words took place between May 7 in Prague, Czech Meanwhile, Odia commu- show her support. The film had March 30 from Brahmapur ers, former Deputy Speaker of Tripathy, Secretary of Chamber Gopabandhu Das and other Balaram and his mother Republic, it is the longest run- nity living all over the world, also been screened at the railway station via Madhu Assembly and former Member of Commerce V Santosh leaders to Brahmapur Stadium Sukuri Jena (55) over some ning and the biggest feature who have been heavily rallying Panorama Section at the IFFI Mahal where Gandhiji had a of State Planning Board Rama Kumar, Jagan Mohan where he addressed public. issue. film festival in world, based out behind him and his film, unit- in January. , $P = ) -.)( -$ 4) $ Chhattisgarh. According to fees for mediation. Later, Eli’s > ? reports, accused Eli, who hails in-laws found her fake from Sundargarh district, had Aadhaar cards and suspected ' 70&048*040 initially married one foul play. The woman then < ) Kumudabandhu Patel. demanded Rs 5 lakh from he Kalahandi police on After Patel’s death, she tied them to live separately. 0604 89 Officer Bipin Deep, besides Sub Collector TTuesday busted an inter- the nuptial knot with one On the basis of a complaint Nayak were present. <* State marriage racket and Rajendra Das in 2013. On get- lodged by Jain family, police he Balangir district administration on arrested four of its members, ting separated from Rajendra, carried out an investigation TMonday removed encroachments from the 7/ 045!&09 the State Government didn’t including two women, on the she was staying with her rela- and ascertained that woman sides of Karngakata pond, located in the midst submit its reply on February 22 charge of duping several peo- tives in Chhattisgarh. In June, with help of her associates of the district headquarters town. he Odisha Government is in the Supreme Court; instead, ple of lakhs of rupees. 2020, she again got married to used to dupe men after mar- There was mild tension as the affected peo- Ttrying to shield the main it sought four weeks’ time. The accused were identi- one Bikash Jain of Risida in rying them with fake identities. ple protested the move alleging that they were accused in the minor girl Pari The State Government was fied as Eli Mahanta (32) from Kalahandi. Her associate Birbal She had prepared fake given less time to shift. The drive would con- murder case and to divert the earlier claiming that there is Sundargarh and her associates Sharma (60) played the role of Aadhaar Cards in the name of tinue for two days and a total of 112 houses have probe, alleged the BJP on enough evidence against arrest- Birbal Sharma form mediator in the marriage and Sindhumati Munda, Mamta been served notices, said Balangir Sub Collector Tuesday. On January 14, the ed accused Saroj Sethy. But why Kantabanji, Mina Gupta and took Rs 4 lakh from the fami- Jain and Mamta Agrawal, Sudhakar Nayak. Among others, Teshildar victim’s mother Soudamini the Government backtracked Sraban Soni from ly members of Bikash as his police said. Maghaban Bag, SDPO Srimant Barik, Executive Sahu had approached the in producing this evidence in Supreme Court seeking justice the apex court, questioned BJP for Pari and 5,500 other miss- State general secretary Lekhasri ing children, following which Samantsinghar. 6 77 &! * the court issued notices to the Besides, the State State Government and the CBI Government has engaged the seeking replies from them by country’s highest-paid lawyer ! & P February 22. EC Agarwal to prevent a CBI In the meantime, the probe into the Pari murder and , $ C709!/ /"0 Collectors were advised to for which the Government is Special Investigation team human organ trade. In the cooperate for hassle free man- extending all sorts of cooper- (SIT) formed by the State four weeks, time, all evidence C0C*/9 review meeting on indus- agement of the industries and ation, Tripathy said. Government has submitted the against the real culprits would Atry care presided over by to sort out their various prob- Jharsuguda Collector Saroj case chargesheet in the be destroyed, alleged he body of Sasank Sekhar Samal (32) of Principal Advisor to Chief lems. Big industrialists are Kumar Samal along with dis- Nayagarh Children Court. But Samantsinghar. TKshetrapala village in Jajpur district, a Minister and Chairman of now taking interest to set up trict Collectors of Sambalpur, jawan of the Indian Army who was killed in Western Odisha Development industries based on agricul- Sundargarh and Bargarh a landslide in Ladakh on February 18, was cre- Council (WODC) Asit ture, horticulture, poultry and attended, besides representa- mated with full military honour at his village Tripathi was held here for the domestic animals in the State tives of all industries. on Saturday night. industries operating and under The body was received amid patriotic fer- construction in different dis- vour. The casket of the martyr, draped in valiant soldier. A contingent of the police fired tricts of western Odisha. Tricolour, was given floral tributes by senior a volley of shots in the air to bid farewell to Principal Secretary, police personnel, administrative officers and the departed jawan. Industries, Hemant Sharma local politicians followed by a guard of hon- Earlier, the body of the martyr was taken and IPICOL Managing our by the men in uniform.Later, with patri- to his home, where heart-rending scenes were Director Nitin Jawale were otic songs reverberating, the body was taken witnessed as family members and people from present. The meeting dis- to his native village. surrounding areas mourned the death of the cussed the management of A large number of villagers, Army men, young soldier. Dharmasala MLA Pranab small and medium scale State police officers, officials and leaders of the Balabantray, Maheswar Bal and others industries and the problems area gathered to pay their last respects to the mourned the death of the jawan. faced by them. The district ! " & &)8
4 9: ! * " ! & ! ! 0FF 88 # * & & ! & ! & 45&"5678 knowledge institutions to pro- clean and affordable energy, the & mote the resilience of new and prime minister said India pre- day after the Indian !+1; existing infrastructure systems sented to the world the concept AMedical Association to climate and disaster risks to of International Solar Alliance. (IMA) slammed Yoga Guru ensure sustainable develop- He said the cost per unit of Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali’s claim Vardhan in whose presence the ment. solar power was very little in that its herbal Coronil tablets medicine was launched recent- He hailed the role played by India. However, it was still a are effective against the Covid- ly. the IITs in developing technol- great challenge to reach it to 19 virus, Prime Minister The WHO had clarified ogy to battle COVID-19, and people’s homes. Narendra Modi on Tuesday that it has not reviewed or cer- said the hallowed institutes “Can you do something hailed the contribution of tra- tified the effectiveness of any should now work fast on find- about reaching solar cookers to ditional Indian medicines in traditional medicine for the New Delhi: Warning against “Climate change is a major ing futuristic solutions to other homes using ‘chulha’ (earthen the fight against the pandem- treatment of Covid-19. the dangers of climate change challenge as natural disasters health care problems. ovens),” he asked. ic. Meanwhile, Union Health and natural disasters like the destroy infrastructure. India “You represent the aspira- He said before the coron- He said that the benefits of Secretary Rajesh Bhushan at a one in Uttarakhand recently, drew the attention of the world tions of 130 crore people of avirus struck people used to domestic spices and decoc- press conference said that a Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the issue of disaster man- India,” he said, while address- keep only medicines at their tions have been noticed by peo- total of 1,17,54,788 Covid-19 Tuesday asked the IITs to devel- agement. ing the convocation virtually. homes. ple around the world. In his address, PM Modi enhanced budget allocated for vaccine doses have been op disaster resilient infra- “You can see what hap- Noting that the needs and “Things have changed. “In addition to India’s med- lauded the efforts of the the health sector by the Centre administered in the country till structure that can withstand pened recently in Uttarakhand. aspirations of the 21st century They now keep machines that icines and vaccines, the world Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & for this financial year. 1 pm Tuesday, with 1,04,93,205 their effects. We should focus on developing India have changed, Modi said measure blood pressure, has witnessed the contribution Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha “The budget allocated for getting the first dose and Addressing the 66th con- disaster resilient infrastructure IITs also need to transform machines that measure blood of our spices and decoctions as and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). the health sector now is extra- 12,61,583 being given the sec- vocation of IIT (Kharagpur), that can withstand natural dis- from being just Indian Institutes oxygen. A huge market has well. Our traditional medi- “Our network of AYUSH ordinary. It shows our com- ond dose. the oldest of Indian Institutes asters,” he said. of Technology to Institutes of emerged for personal health cines have established their has done excellent work in the mitment to this sector. He said that 12 States and of Technology, he gave the The Prime Minister Indigenous Technologies. care equipment,” he said while place in the world,” said Modi ‘Corona era’. The infrastructure COVID19 pandemic has Union Territories, including students the mantra of “Self-3” referred to the global Coalition “You have to become star- speaking about research and during a webinar on budget of AYUSH has been useful taught us a lesson to be pre- Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, “self-awarness, self- confidence for Disaster Resilient tups to bring about a change in innovation in the field. implementation to the health not just for human research but pared to fight similar chal- Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and and selflessness” in order to Infrastructure (CDRI), which the lives of people. You have to He said IIT students can sector. also for immunity and scientific lenges in the future,” said Modi. Odisha, have administered first become startups for bringing he announced at the UN work on Self 3—self-aware- make use of PM Research The Prime Minister’s research,” he said. The IMA on Monday took dose of COVID-19 vaccine to about a change in the lives of Climate Action Summit in ness, self-confidence and self- Fellow Scheme and the Startup remark comes in the backdrop “The country needs well- strong exception to the “bla- more than 75 per cent of the people. 2019. lessness. You should recognise India Mission for idea incuba- of amid the controversy sur- ness centres, district hospitals, tant lie of WHO certification” registered healthcare workers, He also spoke of the need The CDRI envisages part- your potential and move for- tion. rounding Patanjali’s claim that critical care units, health sur- for Patanjali’s Coronil tablet, while 11 states and UTs, includ- for making available safe, nership of national govern- ward, move ahead with full The Prime Minister spoke its Coronil tablets are effective veillance infrastructure, mod- which the company claims is an ing Karnataka, Telangana, affordable and environment ments, UN agencies and pro- confidence, move ahead with about the Government liberal- against the COVID-19 virus. ern labs and telemedicine. We evidence-based medicine to Delhi, Punjab and Chandigarh, friendly energy to people grammes, multilateral devel- selflessness,” he told the stu- ising regulations on geospatial Patanjali had claimed that its have to work at every level,” fight Covid-19. The IMA also have administered the first through initiatives like the opment banks, financing mech- dents. data to allow private companies product is the “first evidence- Modi added. demanded an explanation from dose to less than 60 per cent of International Solar Alliance. anisms, private sector, and Underscoring the need for to conduct survey. PTI based medicine for corona”. Modi also hailed the Union Health Minister Harsh healthcare workers. 36$62 ) *!+# P *1 7 ) 45&"5678 AIKCC has urged the com- @.A mittee to ensure MSP for all he Supreme Court- Varieties of Cereals, restruc- Tappointed expert commit- turing the farm sector with tee on Tuesday held discussions integration, technology and with representatives of the All market access, scrapping of lndia Kisan Coordination the ECA or define the regula- Committee (AIKCC) and tor as (Who will determine the sought their viewpoints on the Base price of Horticultural farm legislations. This was the produce) EC ACT 2020, regu- 12th round of meeting of the lator for Commodity trading ( committee members with NCDEX, MCX), and mutual- stakeholders engaged in the ly agreed Remunerative Price 45&"5678 IEDs are part of a low cost agriculture sector. In December Framework in a fair and trans- tactic in use by the Maoists to last year, a delegation of farm- parent manner. The AIKCC he 45th Battalion of the target the security forces in ers led by AIKCC met members have advocated pri- TIndo-Tibetan Border Police their operational areas and Agriculture Minister Narendra vatization of mandis or mandi (ITBP) recovered two convoy movement. Singh Tomar to extend support reform to ensure better price Improvised Explosive Devices The Maoists, mostly based to the farm laws. for farmers and technology (IEDs) in a series circuit near in the jungles of the affected 45&"5678 The meeting came about driven farm sector. Dhanora, Narayanpur, States, illegally source ammo- ! even as the agitating farmers’ According to the agricul- Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Both nium nitrate and detonators he Ministry of Housing unions observed ‘pagdi samb- ture ministry, many farmer the IEDs were defused on the often used for carrying out Tand Urban Affairs : 7 hal divas’, have asked support- groups which presented views spot by the paramilitary per- controlled blasts for mining (MoHUA) on Monday <: = ers across the globe to wear a before the committee have sonnel. purposes. approved construction of green pagri/dupatta and post pitched for a legal guarantee for Of the two recovered The IED tactic has also 56,368 houses under Pradhan their pictures on social media procurement at MSP even IEDs, one was a pressure been gaining currency in the Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban ries to ensure 100% comple- with the hashtag ‘Go green for though most of them are sup- cooker bomb and the other Jammu and Kashmir theatre (PMAY-U). These houses are tion and delivery of PMAY-U farmers’ and decided that five portive of the new farm laws. one concealed the explosives where a host of Pakistan- proposed to be constructed houses to all its eligible bene- farmers from each Uttar Some of the groups have sought and the detonator in a pipe sponsored terror groups are under various verticals of ficiaries within the mission Pradesh village will fast for the price to be decided on the type casing, ITBP spokesper- seeking to exploit these crude PMAY-U Mission. The deci- period. eight hours daily, basis of son Vivek Pandey said. bombs to target the security sion was taken at the 53rd He urged the states/UTs to The committee members comprehensive cost. The com- While the pressure cook- forces and IEDs are being Central Sanctioning and ensure 100 percent completion requested the participating mittee has last held discussions er IED weighed about 5 kg, recovered almost on a daily Monitoring Committee meet- and delivery of PMAY-U hous- office bearers of AIKCC to give with officials of ministry of the pipe bomb concealed basis from various districts in ing which 11 states and union es to all its eligible beneficia- their detailed views on the agriculture, consumer affairs, approximately 12 kg explo- the Valley. Amid the tight territories attended. ries within the Mission period. three laws -- The Farmers’ food processing and procure- sives. Both the IEDs were security grid on the ground in The construction of The participating States/UTs Produce Trade & Commerce ment agencies such as FCI recovered and destroyed near the Valley, IEDs are relatively PMAY-U houses are in various were also directed to use the (Promotion and Facilitation) and NABARD. Pingunda Nalla, 4.1 km from easy for the terrorists to plant stages. As of now, more than 73 online mechanism (MIS) for Act, 2020, The Farmers The committee has, so far, Dhanora on Narayanpur- against the security forces, lakh houses have been ground- proper implementation and (Empowerment and heard views of stakeholders Orchha road. officials added. ed and nearly 43 lakh have monitoring of the Mission. Protection) Agreement on including farmer groups from been completed, the ministry Mishra also reviewed the Price Assurance and Farm across the country who have said. progress of Light House Services Act, 2020 and not participated in the ongoing “Let’s get Projects (LHPs) and Essential Commodities agitation at Tikri Borders, into the mode Demonstration Housing (Amendment) Act, 2020.”All Amul and ITC. of implemen- Projects (DHPs). the participating office bearers Thousands of farmers, tation and exe- Prime Minister Narendra of All lndia Kisan Coordination especially from Punjab, cution,” said Modi on 1 January laid the Committee gave their detailed Haryana and parts of Uttar Durga Shanker foundation stones of Light views, suggestions and sub- Pradesh, have been camping at Mishra, secre- House Projects. Under this missions on the three Farm Delhi’s borders for nearly three tary, MoHUA. project the houses are being Acts, before the Committee,” months now seeking repeal of He urged the constructed at Lucknow, the committee said in a state- the new legislations and a legal states and Ranchi, Rajkot, Agartala, ment. guarantee of the minimum union territo- Chennai and Indore. In its submission, the support price (MSP) system.
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- ( &+,* # 0 56 Chikkaballapur: At least five (Central Range) M. tims and assured strict action. persons were killed and one Chandrashekhar told reporters “The death of six people Puducherry: Outgoing Chief ment for toppling a democra- received severe injuries in a sus- that the Chikkaballapur police near the village of Hirenagavalli Minister of Puducherry and tically elected, secular govern- pected gelatine explosion at a had conducted a search oper- in Chikkaballapur, which killed 04 P+ senior Congress leader, V ment. The people of quarry site in Hirenagavalli ations of this unit twice, first on six people, is a shock. Narayanasamy said that tons of Puducherry will teach the mur- hamlet bordering February 7 and second search Information has been obtained Bharuch: Two workers died, 23 money and Central agencies derers of democracy a lesson. Chikkaballapur and Bengaluru led by SP K. Mithun just 10 or from the District Ministers were injured and five were still were used by the Union Q: If the Congress led in the wee hours of Tuesday 12 hours prior to this and senior officials, who have missing after a massive fire Government led by the BJP to combine returns to power in morning, police said. incident. been instructed to conduct a erupted following an explosion topple the secular Government the next elections, will you be Hirenagavalli is a small “Our prima facie investi- thorough investigation and at a chemical factory in the led by him in Puducherry. He the Chief Minister again? hamlet in Chikballapur taluk in gations reveal the mine owners take stern action against the Bharuch district of Gujarat on was speaking to IANS in a tele- A: I am a Congressman Chikballapur district of seem to have hired inexperi- guilty,” Yediyurappa said on early Tuesday morning, police phonic interview. first and a Congressman last. I Karnataka. It is located 86 kms enced people in handling Twitter. said. Q: You resigned as the don't think that power is the from tech hub Bengaluru. explosive material to dispose : ; He added, “A high-level The incident took place at Chief Minister of Puducherry gelling force for me and I am According to the police off 'excess' materials in their ( ! #!* investigation into the disaster United Phosphorus Limited''s on Monday, what was the rea- always a party man and accept the deceased were identified as possession. In a hurry they is underway and strict action plant in Jhagadia GIDC indus- son for that? any responsibility which is engineer Umakant, security have tried to dispose it off and were still on the investigation as these are illegally held explo- will be taken against the guilty.” trial area, said inspector P H A: Tons of money and bestowed upon me. My point guard Mahesh, billing clerk led to the accident,” he and now this incident has sives. This will be dealt with by “Pained by the loss of lives Vasava of the local police sta- Central agencies were used by is that bringing back a Murali, computer operator said. taken place,” he said. law, strict action will be taken,” due to a mishap at tion. The fire started after a blast the Union government led by Congress-led combine is my Gangadhar and one Abhi, all He added that the police While Karnataka Health he said. Chikkaballapur in Karnataka. around 2 am, he said. the BJP to topple the democ- first priority and we will come- working in Sri Bhramaravasini had already picked up a person Minister K. Sudhakar said that Prime Minister Narendra Condolences to the bereaved While local sources said it ratically elected government of back to power in right earnest. stone crusher plant in after search operations on the quarry was storing gelatin Modi and Chief Minister B.S. families. Praying that the was a boiler blast, the police offi- Puducherry led by secular Q: You were on a collision Chikkaballapur. February 7, who sells explosive sticks illegally. “There is no Yediyurappa offered condo- injured recover quickly,” the cial did not specify and said forces. This is real subversion course with Kiran Bedi, former Inspector General of Police materials in this region. “We question of protecting anyone, lences to the families of the vic- Prime Minister tweeted. IANS probe was on. The factory made of democracy and BJP has Lieutenant Governor of chemicals used in the pharma- proved time and again that it Puducherry but when your ceutical industry, sources said. does not have any respect for government was to face the “Two bodies have been the people's mandate and floor test in the House, the '' D 9 R ?$*# found so far from the debris democracy. Union government removed inside the factory. Search is Q: The 2021 assembly elec- her and gave charge to the #/# 08 In a video of his speech told his constituents that the spokesperson S Chaitanya . underway for five workers who tions are around the corner, as Telangana Governor, why was made in Lok Sabha on local administration was “block- declined to comment on the are still missing,” inspector a senior Congress leader and it so? ystery deepened over the September 19, 2020 that sur- ing” him in doing justice to them investigations. “We cannot say Vasava said. former CM, what's your take A: Yes ,we were fighting Mcircumstances leading to faced on Tuesday, Delkar had and the officials were trying to anything at this stage. ? As many as 23 other work- on the elections? against the over indulgence of the death of seven-time Lok alleged that he was “harassed” “foist” false cases against him Investigations are in progress,” ers were injured in the fire and A: The secular combine of Lieutenant Governor Hon. Sabha member from the Union and “insulted” by the local UT and that the local officials were Chaitanya said. nine of them were hospitalized, Congress and DMK is well Kiran Bedi in the affairs of the Territory of Dadra and Nagar administration. acting at the behest of “some top Meanwhile, the C* he said. The blast was so pow- poised for a landslide victory in government and had petitioned Haveli Mohan S Delkar, even as “During the last four people”. Delkar had also spoken Maharashtra Congress on erful that it was heard a long dis- the next assembly elections the Union government sever- his body was handed over to his months of Corona period, some about his plans to tender his res- Tuiesay demanded the BJP’s Thiruvananthapuram: tance away, the inspector said. which are around the corner. al times. Unfortunately all of family members after a post- officials – with an intention to ignation as the MP during the role in Delkar’s suicide. “Will Around 92 CPM members in Around 15 fire tenders were BJP and its coalition does not that fell on deaf ears and the mortem at the state-run JJ harass and malign me-- tried following Parliamentary ses- soon call on Hon'ble HM Thiruvananthapuram on rushed to the spot and the fire have the grassroots support in government at the Hospital here. foist false cases against me. sion. The preliminary investi- Maharashtra Tuesday joined the BJP in the was brought under control by this state and people are really Centre did not pay heed to our A day after Delkar was They also curtailed my freedom gations had d that Delkar had @AnilDeshmukhNCP with a presence of Union Ministers 6.30 am, he added. PTI angry at the central govern- pleas. IANS found hanging in a hotel in the and prevented me from helping committed by hanging himself demand to investigate the role of Prahlad Joshi and V. Marine Drive in south Mumbai, my constituents during the in the hotel room. His body was BJP in the death of Dadra Nagar Muraleedharan, the lone available pointers suggested that Covid-19 period. I was openly found in the hotel on Monday Haveli MP Mohanbhai Delkar,” Keralite in the Union he was under some duress that insulted on the UT formation room. Maharashtra Congress Cabinet. Q CG? +) might have driven him to take day ceremony. As the local elect- Delkar’s body was subse- Spokesperson Sachin Sawant Among those who joined the extreme step. ed representative, I was denied quently been taken to JJ Hospital tweeted. the BJP included five women The Mumbai police are cur- my right to address my con- where after a post-mortem, his On his part, Deshmukh and local leader M. ) ' $ rently examining the suicide stituents on that day. I am yet to viscera has been preserved for offered condolences on the pass- Prabhakaran, a former note left by Delkar —written in receive a reply from the admin- histopathological examination to ing of Delkar and termed the lat- Kovalam panchayat president. Gujarati on his official letter istration as to why I was denied ascertain the exact cause of the ter’s death as ‘very shocking.’ The membership was B F head as an MP – which they permission to my constituents. death. Later, his mortal remains “The news of the demise of handed over to these new found in the room of Sea Green During the last four months, I were handed over to his family Mohan Delkar, seven time MP members by Joshi, who was in Panaji: Setting up a State enjoyed by the mine owners. Hotel along the Sea facing am constantly being harassed members to be taken to Silvassa from Dadra Nagar Haveli Lok the state capital to inaugurate Government-run mineral cor- The same is with auctioning of Marine Drive in south Mumbai, and insulted in a conspiratorial for the last rites. Sabha constituency, commit- the election campaign office of poration would delay the leases,” Gaonkar added. where he had checked into on manner,” Delkar said in Lok While confirming that ting suicide at a hotel in Mumbai the state BJP. resumption of mining in Goa, “Formation of a mineral C0##/ Sunday. Sources said that the Sabha speech. Delkar’s body had been handed is very shocking. May God The members belong to the a collective of mining industry corporation seems to be investigators were taking the In another video released in over his family, Mumbai’s grant his soul eternal peace,” Panavilla and Nellikunnu local dependants said on Tuesday. antithesis to the idea pro- ammu and Kashmir on assistance of a language from August-September last year, Deputy Commissioner of Police Deshmukh had tweeted on committees in the Kovalam They demanded immediate pounded by Prime Minister JTuesday saw 94 new Covid Silvassa to decipher the letter. Delkar is understood to have (operations) and police Monday night. Assembly constituency. IANS resumption of iron ore extrac- Narendra Modi, who seeks to cases come to light, while 62 tion in Goa which has been promote private enterprises in patients were discharged from halted since 2018. the country to overcome years different hospitals after recov- In a statement issued here, of inefficiencies which have ery and ' 2O ) 2 #** Puti Gaonkar, President of the been seen in the public sector,” one patient succumbed during Goa Mining People's Front he added. the last 24 hours. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister such a situation, effective communication (GMPF), a collective of mining Setting up a mining cor- An official bulletin said Yogi Adityanath's flagship programme for has an effective tool in helping them over- industry workers and small poration to serve as the key that of the new cases, 22 were women, 'Mission Shakti', is all set to enter come these situations.” allied businesses, said forming agency overseeing the mining from the Jammu division and Bengaluru: Thousands of teachers, staff managements. its second phase. All the district magistrates A special social behavioural change a government mining corpo- industry, has been one of the 72 from the Kashmir and heads of private schools across The rally by nearly 50,000 people have been asked to prepare a roadmap for communication module has been prepared ration to oversee mining activ- options which the state gov- division. Karnataka on Tuesday staged a massive from the railway station to Freedom the next one year to continue the mission and public awareness programmes will be ity in Goa would be going ernment has been considering So far, 126,019 people have rally in the tech city against the State Park in the city centre blocked the 2- even after April 2021 and hand it over to conducted in March through this module, against the grain of Prime to restart the beleaguered sec- been infected with coronavirus Government's recent order to reduce km road and disrupted traffic for the Women Welfare Department by March he added. The theme for March for Minister Narendra Modi's firm tor. in J&K, out of which 123,298 fees by 30 per cent due to the Covid- hours. As hundreds of private and 31. Mission Shakti will be 'Social and behav- backing to private sector enter- Leading green NGO 'Goa have recovered 19 pandemic disrupting classes. unaided schools across the southern Under the campaign, about 7.06 crore ioural change in communication in women prises. Foundation', whose petition while 1,955 have died, includ- “We have staged a rally in the city state remained shut for over 10 months people have been made aware of women's and girls'. Under this, women and children “We do not see a mineral had led to the Supreme Court's ing the sole fatality on for the state government to reconsid- since April 2020 due to the Covid- issues, including more than 4.27 crore will be made aware of the role of effective corporation being a viable ban on mining activity in Goa Tuesday. er its order to reduce the tuition fee by induced lockdown and restrictions on women and over 2.78 crore men. Manoj communication in the fight for their alternative to resumption of in 2012, has also been lobbying The number of active cases 30 per cent, as we are unable to run resuming classes to check the virus Kumar Rai, director, Women Welfare rights. A positive environment will be cre- mining in Goa, as it will only for setting up a state govern- is 766, out of which 163 are schools and pay salaries to teachers and spread, they could not collect tuition Department, and nodal officer, Mission ated in the society to overcome the con- delay the resumption of min- ment-run mining corporation from the Jammu division and other staff,” said a member of the and other fees from the Shakti, said, “Women and girls still suffer servative beliefs through social behaviour ing with issues like surface to oversee and regulate the sec- 603 from the Kashmir Karnataka private unaided school students. IANS discrimination and gender inequality. In change in communication. IANS rights and perpetuity rights tor. IANS division. 5# 4 !#7 $ + 5 ? ! &7 ) 89 & # ! 3 Gangtok: In the light of post four Covid Resource Centers Covid scenario an unique ini- are being opened in four BUDGAM: The Director Thiruvananthapuram: The Sustainable Development Goals crat has been announced. tiative “Udbhav” was launched schools of Sikkim. Tourism Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo MoU signed between the (SDG) to be achieved by 2030. Oommen also pointed out for school going children in MLA of Soreng, Aditya along with District Development Kerala Government's KSIDC Goal 14 of the SDG is intend- that the vision of the National Sikkim on Tuesday. Golay Tamang, was of the view Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, and a private company EMCC ed to conserve and sustainably Fisheries Policy (NFP) is to The project was launched that this programme shall Thiruvananthapuram: The Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza on International India (Pvt. Ltd.), use seas and marine resources develop an ecologically healthy, in 10 schools of Sikkim with focus on the development of Covid test positivity rate (TPR) Tuesday visited tourist resort for the promotion and upgra- for sustainable development. economically valuable and the association of Education life skills and the mobilization in Kerala on Tuesday continued Doodhpathri, to review the pre- holders and till date 42 sugges- dation of the deep sea fishing India is also a signatory to the socially inclusive fisheries sec- Department, Govt. of Sikkim and involvement of teachers , to remain under 6 per cent with paredness amid upcoming tions have been received from industry in the state with an UN SDGs. It further envisages tor that contributes to eco- and Alkem Foundation and students , parents, communi- 4,034 people testing positive tourist season. different corners. investment of Rs 5,000 crore is by 2025, prevent and reduce nomic prosperity. Sulabh School Sanitation Club. ties, governments and institu- after 69,604 samples were The Director during the He said for speedy dispos- against the Indian Biodiversity pollution of all kinds, in par- “The Kerala govt is also The aim of this project is to tions to work together to sent for testing in the past 24 visit convened a meeting of al and consensus on suggestions Act of 2002 enacted by ticular from land based activi- committed to implement the ensure that all students con- improve hygiene, water and hours. concerned officers to review a committee consisting of Chief Parliament and implemented in ties, marine debris and nutrient NFP and State Fisheries Policy tinue their studies in a safe and sanitation conditions in the State Health Minister K.K. the status of implementation of Town planner as its Chairman the country, said an expert. pollution,” said Oommen. encompassing responsible and healthy environment. identified schools of Sikkim. Shailaja said 4,823 people Draft Master Plan designed and and member, besides ADC, Oommen V. Oommen, a For the past one week, this regulated use of bio-resources While launching the cam- Rupak Roy Choudhury, turned negative, taking the prepared for beautification and CEO of Doodhpathri former chairman of the Kerala project of the Pinarayi Vijayan in an environment friendly paign at Govt Sec School, National Coordinator, Sulabh total cured people in the state facelift of this beautiful tourist Development Authority, SDM State Biodiversity Board, said government has come under manner. Chapter II of the Chakung, West Sikkim , Wash in School Program to 9,81,835, while 54,665 con- resort. Khansahab and AD Tourism as the Act has been implemented heavy criticism from the oppo- Fisheries Policy mentions about Sikkim’s Education minister opined that it’s time to plan and tinue to remain Covid positive. He said the Master Plan its members will sit and exam- in Kerala through rules framed sition. The stakeholders in the not allowing corporates (both Kunga Nima Lepcha said , due prepare for the immediate The day saw 14 Covid drafted in the year 2011 remains ine the status of in 2008 by the Kerala State sector have called for a 'coastal Indian and foreign) to do deep to collective efforts of Sikkim future and Project Udbhav deaths, taking the total death unimplemented due to certain suggestions/objections received Biodiversity Board constituted hartal' on Saturday as a protest. sea trawling and should bring government and its residents, would try to harp on the fact toll in the state to 4,119. reasons, however for its speedy so that a concrete action plan is in 2005. On Tuesday, Leader of it to the attention of the Centre. Sikkim is still free from the that schooling is not equivalent Across the state there are implementation we have put it drafted for speedy action and “The present agreement Opposition Ramesh It also mentions about regulat- dangerous corona virus to merely learning, but encom- 2,35,225 people under obser- in public domain for sugges- implementation of master plan envisages over exploitation of Chennithala demanded a judi- ing mechanized trawling in G.P Upadhay,Additional passes a social space, a social vation at various places which tions/objections from all stake- recommendations. our natural bio resources cial probe into the proposed coastal areas to ensure that Chief secretary,Education process, to learn to live, think includes 8,083 in hospitals. against the interest of biodi- project, which the Vijayan gov- traditional fishermen are able to Department Govt of ,Sikkim and act for one’s self and the There are 372 hotspots in the versity conservation. The agree- ernment says it has cancelled sustain their livelihood,” added said that under this project collective good. PNS state. IANS C ' ment is also against the UN and a probe by a senior bureau- Oommen. IANS #4$&&& 4$&&& Chennai: Moving towards procured, of which 2,000 would Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh): A man and his son my husband just two days after he was lodged clean and green fuel, Tamil be electric buses. “In the first have been booked for allegedly kidnapping and in the jail. They kidnapped my husband after he Nadu will buy 12,000 new instance, with KfW financial killing their rival after getting him released from came out of the prison,” she alleged. buses out of which 2,000 will be assistance, 2,200 BS-VI buses a jail on bail. “The father-son duo allegedly killed my hus- electric ones, Deputy Chief and 500 electric buses at a cost The wife of the deceased, Shaira Begum, a band and disposed of his body,” Shaira added. Minister O. Panneerselvam of Rs 1,580 crore will be pro- resident of Naugwan Pakadia village said that Shaira finally went to court when police said on Tuesday. cured. In the Interim Budget her husband Feroz Ali had a rivalry with Shabbir failed to act on her complaint. “Tamil Nadu is the first Estimates for 2021-22, an and his son Amir of Baghpat. Following the chief judicial magistrate's state in India to sign the Global amount of Rs 623.59 crore has “The father-son made several attempts to kill order, police have now booked Shabbir and his C40 Clean Bus Declaration been provided for the imple- my husband but did not succeed. However, son Amir. indicating its strong commit- mentation of this project,” he about four months ago, my husband, who had Sungarhi police station SHO Shrikant ment to migrate to clean and said.On the performance of gone out of home for some work, did not return. Dwivedi said the accused were booked under green fuel,” Panneerselvam, state transport undertakings I searched for him and later I came to know that section 364 (kidnapping in order to murder) and who also holds the finance (STU) during 2020-21, he had been sent to jail in a case registered under 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal portfolio, said while presenting Panneerselvam said the year the Arms Act. Code (IPC). the interim Budget for 2021-22 was very difficult one for them “When I inquired with the police through “The matter is under investigation at the for the poll-bound state. and STUs have incurred rev- my lawyer on January 29 and learnt that moment,” he added. The body of the deceased He said over the next few enue losses of Rs 3,717.36 crore Shabbir and Amir had obtained a bail order for is yet to be recovered. IANS years, 12,000 buses will be upto January 2021. IANS ! #!* ! " )$
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China has imposed addi- ongoing three Ds — cussion on other friction aration at Galwan, Ghogra- PF Q tional deployment costs of 1,000 Disengagement, De-escalation points is included. Assuming Hot Springs, Demchok and 0 + crore, excluding 20,000 crore in and De-induction. In the past, Lt Gen Joshi has been quoted Depsang. At Galwan, Indian % emergency operational acquisi- contradictory information accurately, the Kailash trump troops were pushed back two- ! S ( tions, which is a godsend as in would be leaked by the card has already been played and-a-half km from their tradi- normal course, the transactions Government and military offi- as quid pro quo for Fingers. He tional patrolling point No 14 O + < + O , % would not have materialised. cials even as independent jour- said no land was ceded to and a buffer zone created. , To recap: Under the shadow nalists claimed they had their China, presumably referring to China regards Depsang a lega- < $ S of COVID-19 pandemic, China own sources, all of which led the Pangong lake sector and cy dispute and the absence of , O $ + diverted the PLA on training in to mammoth confusion. Last not across the intrusion sites. eyeball confrontation may prob- ! 0 + C Xinjiang to intrude at multiple week Lt Gen Joshi, who was The field is still wide open — ably preclude its inclusion from places from Depsang to pilloried over last year’s mul- with India’s core concerns a friction point. But it is of the Demchok across 300 km of east tiple intrusions, explained how "5*!04 8!@' located at Galwan, and highest strategic sensitivity for # + Ladakh. India looked like a tube- the disengagement deal came 7578 75! Depsang apparently left in a India’s defence of the 8)$ S light bereft of counter-intrusion about following an audacious limbo without the towering Karakoram range and an offen- D $ ( contingencies. China pushed the tactical operation by stealth to !905 8$ Kailash heights available as a sive towards Aksai Chin; and of LAC westwards to its 1959 claim seize strategic heights on bargaining chip. This round is vital strategic import for China 8)$ + line, establishing a buffer zone at Finger 4 and on Kailash range !54!88B8A'@9 win-win for both India — with for similar reasons. India could Galwan and refusing to discuss on August 29/30 to turn the 84"80I!"5'54$5 the vacation of Fingers — and likely be left with China Depsang. The Galwan clash and tables on the PLA. That these @'75 China — securing removal of ensconced along its 1959 claim -# an Indian coup de main in that operations were on the Indian tanks and troops from Kailash line, buffer zones predomi- order froze and nudged disen- side of the LAC does not ?090?@90# range. But using the Ace of nantly on India’s territory, stale- gagement which secured an diminish their brilliance. 904 504"04 Spades in the first move is a big mate at Depsang, no RSQA Indian vacation from dominating Elaborating, Lt Gen Joshi gamble though Lt Gen Joshi April 2020, de facto loss of ter- heights on Kailash range over- said placing tanks at Rezangla @''54!8B5 said it is not advantage in per- ritory and most importantly col- looking Chinese garrisons at and Rechinla on Kailash range @&09"!0?!08 petuity. He called the entire lapse of peace, trust and tran- Moldo and Spanggur lake. As in was the game-changer into episode — Indian seizure of quility along the border, the the first disengagement, it is reviving stalled talks and forc- $784J04"@'B806 Kailash heights and the PLA’s bedrock of sound and stable advantage China. Beijing has ing the PLA to withdrawing !905 8$8#*@9 withdrawal from Fingers as a bilateral relations. China, on the imposed economic costs, trans- from Finger 4 to beyond loss of face for China which other hand, wants decoupling of forming the LAC into LoC. While Finger 8. He noted that the '@9$7840'@9 has annoyed the Chinese. border dispute from bilateral India has politically withstood withdrawal plan was in writ- !8#8609950!@4! The resumed dialogue on relations. Depsang will prove to China’s bullying, the perception in ing for the first time and that Saturday ended not in a written be a test case. the neighbourhood about India’s the talks would resume. agreement but a joint statement (The writer, a retired Major ability to be a net security provider To be clear, details of with- to “push for a mutually accept- General, was Commander, has been cast in doubt. drawal on the south bank are able resolution of remaining IPKF South, Sri Lanka, and Still the Government has to not as specific as on the north issues so as to jointly maintain founder member of the Defence be congratulated for providing, bank. In the written agree- peace and tranquility in border Planning Staff, currently the for the first time, critical opera- ment, no mention is made of areas”. Key questions remain: Integrated Defence Staff. The tional information about the RSQA April 2020 though dis- Final disposition of troop sep- views expressed are personal.) 44/ 4 44: -4 / SOUNDBITE *( # # 0 Sir—There is no point in not reopening schools. There is no substitute for classroom 1 & 8 learning and online education system has several drawbacks. All States must take a ' - cue from Uttar Pradesh (UP) which has taken the lead in announcing the reopen- Q B ' $ ing of schools for younger students of class- - es one to five. The UP Government has said $ ) .- .9;#00%#3# schools can open from March 1, and also * S + , % issued a set of guidelines. K! -./ 0 1 P & - While parents are worried, they must - Q 4 567 also understand that staying at home is no - $ solution. However, it is on the part of & - schools and colleges to ensure that social # % . . distancing is followed and the students are . * - . made to sit at a safe distance from each $@B8"-(+ J . other inside classrooms. Further, the school 8 8 . # + ( administration should distribute soft dis- # ? ! . posable cotton masks to each student . $@B8"- .1).# P Q % daily and must place sanitising machines ! 8 # .. . ' $ K$ !- outside the entrance and exit of the class- #. ! - -9/9 * es and at the main entrance of the school. ! $@B8" 8 Staying away from school for long will . <#0 7#19& . make the students lethargic and create sev- 8 eral psychological disorders, especially % .I among the young students. They will parties like RLD, SP and BSP having quite the fourth place in the State civic polls is develop the habit of staying at home and ( ( # ( significant base among the voters, the AAP a reflection of the anti-Centre mood that . 8 not going to schools which would prove venturing into UP elections might prove has gripped the farming community. For : 4 + ; counterproductive to their mental and to be a misadventure for the party. farmers, the Centre means Narendra physical development in the long run. 1. , ; For the AAP, unlike Delhi, it won’t be Modi and the BJP again means Narendra K9 ! Students in the age group of three to 10 a plain contest but a fight where religion, Modi. On the other hand, the poor show , years will develop fear psychosis and will caste, traditional loyalties and other fac- of the SAD is attributed to its past alliance < % S avoid going to school. They will try their with the BJP. . tors will play a crucial role. The AAP made best to make excuses and then parents will up its mind to contest the elections in UP The voters were reluctant to believe understand the importance of early reopen- both had “really” parted ways. For the . last year itself. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister & ing of schools. Manish Sisodia had previously targeted the Congress, the massive victory is satisfying ( P Senthil | Mumbai UP Government regarding the state of in the sense that there has been no anti- < education in UP. In December last year, incumbency in the State and it remains the Q %(+ ! S Sisodia conducted a debate programme strongest political party in Punjab. Captain Sir —This refers to the editorial ‘Harvesting 93&9 81&9 ( titled ‘State of Education—Kejriwal’s Delhi Amarinder Singh, always seen as his own votes’ (February 23). In the last three man, has strengthened his position in the KB ? , Assembly elections in Delhi, the AAP has Model versus Yogi’s UP Model’ in Lucknow. But the AAP must remember State though there was a palpable local- proved its mettle even as there was a strong level dissent against him. The BJP should & .. BJP wave across the country. 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Timely financial support and policy measures 0 " B become enablers for not only educational institu- 7/ 5*60$5#54 $ B # I tions but students, too. They collectively promote *0$?0 5!095 quality education in order to deliver a skilled 75*98#09A 4 * @ human capital that, in turn, takes the economy on $006A!'@9 5J a higher and sustainable growth trajectory. Of late, '859$5 + ( there have been a slew of reforms in higher and $@#*588@4 professional education, which institutions have 0#@4 > responded to in different ways. This article #040 5#54 examines one such reform, its consequences and !/"A0!*8904! hike to inflation and the associated scenario compromises the very charge inordinately high fees (aver- impact on the country’s education scene. 04"5B54 cost of faculty and infrastructure. fundamental objective of education age 23 lakh) as compared to other The concept of Indian Institutes of *9@'5!!8@406! However, as such, no quantitative in the nation that aims to provide IIMs, particularly the new ones. Management (IIMs) was initiated by Jawaharlal @ 584@ assessment is provided to justify this affordable education to the prospec- This resembles the typical pric- Nehru on the recommendation of the Planning argument. Lack of accountability tive and existing workforce in ing structure of a market commod- *95#85988#! 75 Commission in 1960. Subsequently, IIM-Calcutta 8 5975 due to the absence of Government nation-building. ity wherein the supply-demand and IIM-Ahmedabad were established in 1961 intervention leads to more questions It is well-known that premier dynamic in the market decides the with the support of the Ford Foundation, India *0$?0 5@''595" than answers. management institutions invite product price. Education is not a Inc. and the Harvard Business School. This fol- '@90*098$/609 On the other hand, the manage- heavyweight offer letters from cor- market commodity meant to meet lowed the emergence of other IIMs, and today 88# 75'859$59 ment institutions under the ambit porate giants. These huge placement an individual’s demand. Therefore, there are 20 in number, including six legacy IIMs 75$@#*588@4 of the University Grants packages are the primary catalyst for it cannot be left unregulated, espe- and 14 new ones set up after 2007. @ 584@75 Commission (UGC) and the All fierce competition among manage- cially in terms of pricing or fees The establishment of IIMs aimed to produce 84!8/5 "@5! India Council for Technical ment study aspirants and even pro- structure. Education serves a larg- a skilled workforce equipped with managerial and 78!78 759 Education (AICTE), are restricted fessionals to get into premier IIMs. er purpose of social uplift and decision-making skills required for growing "5#04"'@90 from increasing their fees. In its The bigger the package offered for nation-building by generating a > I industrialisation in the country. The need for such *098$/60988# notification dated May 1, 2020, the a particular IIM, the fiercer the com- well-trained and equipped human (+I G+H managerial skills was felt, especially post-1991, 904!60584@ AICTE had asked the B-schools petition to get into the institute. capital. B B , K when investment and privatisation buttressed the 78 759'55 offering AICTE-approved Post Does this higher demand for a par- An inflated fee in premier man- + emergence of corporate giants in the liberalised '@66@&84 75 Graduate Diploma in Management ticular IIM translate into higher fee agement institutions leaves most eli- > * ( Indian economy. Given their role in nation-build- '/4"0#5406 (PGDM) programmes not to following the fundamental princi- gible aspirants with the only option +4A> ing, IIMs were declared “institutions of national *984$8*65!@' increase either admission or tuition ples of economics? of an education loan to fund their importance” by the Ministry of Education after the 5$@4@#8$!L fee for the academic session 2020- In other words, it was worth dreams. An education loan poses a passage of the IIM Act, 2017. The Act also award- 21 for existing as well as new stu- investigating the relationship demonic challenge of repayment. , -J. 59J > $ + ed autonomy to the IIMs for fee regulations apart dents. These two contrasting stories between placement packages from This burden is carried by the stu- ! from selection and removal of the chairperson and — fee hike in unregulated IIMs and India Inc. and the fees of IIMs. To dents during the course of their director, student intake and institute expansion. no fee hike in regulated institutions this end, we collated the average study and afterwards too. The man- 0 P Q The Government and bureaucracy cannot inter- — make one think. Did autonomy package and fees of all 20 IIMs for agerially-trained brains coming out -9G-HGH > + vene in the day-to-day and strategic operations of play a significant role in incentivis- 2020 and performed a linear regres- with the burden of liabilities expe- IIMs. ing the IIMs to hike fees? sion analysis due to which we dis- rience constrained freedom and lack Exercising this autonomy last year, about half Fee hike in premier manage- covered a significant cyclical rela- of creative thinking. This thwarts of the IIMs increased their already exorbitant fees ment institutions becomes a hurdle tionship between an IIM’s fees and productivity and overall value addi- P Q + for the two-year full-time MBA course. This for eligible aspirants to acquire the packages offered during place- tion to the economy. It is high time included IIMs from Lucknow, Calcutta, Bangalore, managerial skills. This problem ments. This implied that an IIM that policymakers critically observe ( Jammu, Tiruchirappalli, Sirmaur, Nagpur, Udaipur was aggravated by the fee hike coin- attracting a higher salary with a the amendment in the fee structure P Q and Rohtak. The fees increase ranged between ciding with the economic recession lucrative job opportunity was like- of India’s premier management three per cent (Rohtak) and 36 per cent (Lucknow), Soni and and the COVID-19 pandemic. ly to charge more than other IIMs. institutions of national interest. 5- > + ( Kalyanasundaram are 8 averaging at 13 per cent. There already exists a dif- senior research fellows at When the contagion has taken a toll In the empirical analysis, top Policymakers must curtail unregu- ference in the fee structure of old and new IIMs, on lives, livelihoods and incomes, an IIMs (as per the National lated fee hike in premier institutions, 8 the Department of which was further widened by the current hike. Management Studies of increase in management educa- Institutional Ranking Framework) keeping in mind the following B + B With the fee hike in 2020 for the academic year Indian Institute of Science, tion fees has made it impossible for like IIM-Ahmedabad, IIM- question: How can the objective of .16 2020-2022, the average fee in old IIMs is 20.7 lakh, Bengaluru. most aspirants to achieve their Bangalore and IIM Calcutta attract strengthening the human capital S The views expressed whereas that in new IIMs is 13.7 lakh. The man- are personal. dream of studying at these premier extremely high packages (average with managerial skills and its afford- agements of these premier institutions attribute this institutions. Collectively, the current 26.8 lakh per annum) and they ability marry each other? + C I POINTCOUNTERPOINT + S L > + ( / 7 P D - = - / > L7 L G - - H C ' '
n India, there are a little with its preventive approach, study revealed. These figures Naturopathy is a preventive therapy and naturopathy can and Europe die from adverse over one million allopath- can help reduce the burden of represent some of the world’s model of holistic care that successfully treat patients and reactions to prescription Iic doctors to treat a pop- diseases and lessen the largest health losses, with addresses the root cause of spread knowledge and aware- drugs each year. ulation of about 1.39 billion, healthcare costs and the enormous policy ramifica- various diseases rather than ness about health and disease The naturopathic treat- with one State-run hospital growing burden on health- tions. merely treating the symp- among the public. ment method uses therapies for about 90,343 people and care facilities across the coun- Furthermore, the lack of toms. Unlike conventional that are gentle, non-invasive, a single Government hospital try. adequate facilities and infra- Naturopathy is more inte- medicine, the naturopathic effective and do not have bed for nearly 2,046 people. '/A:.4: According to a 2018 study structure is a big problem for grated, where everything is treatment method usually adverse side effects. It depicts a grim scenario published by ‘Lancet Global the healthcare system, result- taken into consideration, like involves diet therapy, lifestyle Often, economically vul- with an overburdened health- Health’, non-communicable ing in overcrowding in hos- the patient’s physical, mental, changes, yoga and various nerable sections of the soci- care system. diseases (NCDs) are growing pitals. Many major metropol- and emotional health and all therapies that are often less ety fail to get the treatment The effects of the in India. The study men- itan cities reported an alarm- the social and environmental expensive. Since naturopa- they need from public health COVID-19 pandemic have tions that from the year 1990 ing shortage of beds in hos- factors. According to the thy’s primary focus is to facilities as they are mostly been devastating for the to 2016, ischemic heart dis- pital Intensive Care Units World Health Organisation improve the body’s immuni- overcrowded and under- already fragmented health- ease and stroke made the (ICUs) and general wards (WHO), NCD’s result in the ty system to boost physical staffed. Even if they manage care system. The outbreak largest contribution, that is during the pandemic. deaths of over 41 million and mental health, the need to get evaluated, it is cursory clearly highlighted the lack of 28.1 per cent of the total mor- Despite the poor state of people annually, with 15 mil- for expensive, repeated, and and incomplete on account of resources, facilities and infra- tality rate in India, while facilities and due to the dif- because of high OOP expen- lion people dying between the sometimes ineffective treat- the time constraint under structure and so on. It showed chronic obstructive pul- ficulty in accessing them, diture in 2011-2012. In a ages of 30 and 69 years. With ment is eliminated. which most physicians oper- that the Indian public health- monary disease (COPD) and out-of-pocket (OOP) expen- country with low per capita the increasing threat of A major advantage of ate. As a result, the health out- care system required an inte- asthma made the second- diture for healthcare in our public spending on health- NCDs, behavioural and naturopathy is its ability to comes of the patients suffer. grated approach which largest contribution to the country continues to be care, a preventive method of lifestyle changes are reck- eliminate the associated In such a scenario, naturopa- should be a combination of total mortality burden in the among the leading causes of treatment can certainly make oned as the way forward. healthcare costs that come thy’s modality can be an allopathic clinical or curative The writer is Senior nation, at 10·9 per cent. poverty for many households. a big difference in the lives of Naturopathy, with its with adverse reactions to pre- immense support to the services and preventive ser- Chairman, Jindal Also, the ratio of cardio- The British Medical Journal the citizens. holistic approach, educates scription drugs. According to Government’s dream of uni- vices like naturopathy. This is Naturecure Institute. The vascular diseases in causing published a study in 2018 In such a situation, the and makes people more a Harvard University study versal health coverage, pro- views expressed are because, an alternative system personal. deaths increased by 34·3 per stating that 55 million Indians big question is how can responsible for their health. published in 2014, about vided the standardisation of of medicine like naturopathy, cent from 1990 to 2016, the fell below the poverty line naturopathy help? The combination of yoga 3,28,000 patients in the US the practice happens soon. ! " !)C
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Though few They include Secretary of Assembly (MNA) from ago on the complaint of the city on Tuesday, a day after a expected a breakthrough in the State Antony Blinken, nation- Balochistan. organisation, the police had call for a general strike shut- first month of the new admin- al security adviser Jake Sullivan Citing local media, Pak reached the girl’s home, but her tered shops and brought huge istration, Iran’s tough line sug- and special envoy for Iran Rob Observer has reported that the father had denied the girl’s numbers out to demonstrate. gests a difficult road ahead. Malley, all of whom were inti- police have launched the probe marriage and had even given Numbers were down from Having made several sig- mately involved in crafting the after receiving a complaint an affidavit to this effect. Monday’s massive crowds, but nificant overtures to Iran in its full compliance with its oblig- 2015 deal under President from an NGO working for the The marriage of the around 1,000 people in Yangon first weeks in office, the admin- ations under the accord. Barack Obama and may have welfare of women in Chitral. teenage girl with the Pakistan had gathered by mid-morning * 1 istration’s outreach has been all Iran is shaping up to be a personal stakes in salvaging it. According to a report by MP, who is four times her age, at the city’s Hledan Center, a ' ! # but shunned by the Iranians. major test of the Biden admin- Biden took office pledging the Dawn, the girl was a stu- comes despite the country’s major meeting point for pro- They had already rejected istration’s overall approach to to reverse Trump’s pullout from dent of Government Girls High law, which does not allow mar- testers, with other funeral was held for 37-year- police and soldiers opened fire Biden’s opening gambit: a US foreign policy, which the pres- the deal, which gave it billions School, Jughoor, where her riages of girls below the age of groups assembling at other old Thet Naing Win, one of two on a crowd that had gathered return to the deal from which ident has said will realign itself of dollars in sanctions relief in date of birth had been record- 16 and also recommends pun- venues. protesters shot dead by securi- to support dock workers whom President Donald Trump with- with the kind of multilateral exchange for curbs on its ed as of October 28, 2006, ishment for parents if they In Mandalay, the coun- ty forces on Saturday. He and the authorities were trying to drew in 2018 if Iran resumes diplomacy that Trump nuclear program. Just last week, which showed that she had not wilfully do it. try’s second-biggest city, a a teenage boy were killed when force to work. Biden delivered in at least three ways: agreeing to return to C,1 multinational talks with Iran 5* $1 ' about reviving the deal, rescinding Trump’s determi- ,0* ** A nation that all UN sanctions on R Iran must be restored, and 57904P8904Q Biden as he seeks to reverse easing onerous travel restric- Kinshasa: An Italian Trump’s policies and return to tions on Iranian diplomats &0!784 @4 Carabinieri unit is expected in ?/0606/#*/9 ran officially has begun restrict- the deal, the most significant posted to the United Nations. Congo on Tuesday to investigate Iing international inspections of pact between Iran and major Yet, Iran has held firm to he Biden administration the killings of the Italian ambas- alaysia’s immigration its nuclear facilities, state TV world powers since its 1979 demands that it will not Thas announced the reversal sador to Congo, an Italian Mauthorities said on Islamabad: After more than a ting the agenda. When talks reported on Tuesday, a bid to Islamic revolution. respond to anything less than of the stringent Trump-era Carabinieri police officer and Tuesday they have deported month of delays, escalating ended abruptly in January, just pressure European countries and “The law has gone into a full lifting of the sanctions policy by reverting to the 2008 their driver. Congolese author- 1,086 Myanmar migrants, violence and a flurry of diplo- days after beginning, both sides US President Joe Biden’s admin- effect from this morning,” said Trump reimposed. Over the version of the naturalisation ities and members of the United breaking a court order to halt matic activity, peace talks submitted their wish lists for istration to lift crippling eco- Iranian Foreign Minister weekend, Iran made good on a test module to make the path Nations Mission in Congo are their repatriation following an between the Taliban and the agendas. The task now is for the nomic sanctions and restore the Mohammad Javad Zarif, reit- threat to suspend adherence to to US citizenship more also expected in Goma. appeal by two human rights Afghan government have two sides to sift through the 2015 nuclear deal. erating that Iran would no a UN agreement allowing accessible to all eligible indi- Luca Attanasio, the ambas- groups. resumed in the Middle Eastern respective wish lists, agree on The state TV report gave longer share surveillance intrusive inspections of its viduals. sador to Congo since 2017, Just hours earlier, a high State of Qatar. items to negotiate and the order little detail beyond confirming footage of its nuclear facilities declared nuclear sites. US Citizenship and Carabinieri officer Vittorio court granted a one-day stay Taliban spokesman Dr. in which they will be tackled. that Iran had made good on its with the U.N. Agency. Although it stopped short of Immigration Services (USCIS) Iacovacci and their driver order for the deportation of Mohammad Naeem tweeted The priority for the Afghan threat to reduce cooperation “We never gave them live ordering the removal of inter- announced on Monday that it Moustapha Milambo were killed 1,200 Myanmar migrants to on Monday night that talks had government, Washington and with International Atomic video, but (recordings) were national inspectors, Iran is reverting to the 2008 version Monday in an ambush as their hear an appeal by Amnesty resumed. There were no details NATO is a serious reduction in Energy Agency inspectors. given daily and weekly,” Zarif reduced cooperation with them of the naturalisation civics test World Food Program convoy was International Malaysia and other than the atmosphere was violence leading to a cease Iran’s move to limit inter- said of the IAEA’s access to and vowed to revisit the step in beginning March 1, 2021. traveling from Goma, Congo’s Asylum Access Malaysia, which “cordial”, a commitment that fire. The Taliban have said it is national inspections under- information recorded by cam- three months if sanctions aren’t The previous Trump eastern regional capital, to visit a said refugees, asylum-seekers negotiations should continue negotiable, but until now have scores the daunting task facing era monitors. removed. administration had introduced WFP school project in Rutshuru, and minors were among those and an announcement that the resisted any immediate cease some changes to the naturali- the UN agency said. AP being sent back. first item of business will be set- fire. AP sation civics test, called the 2020 civics test, which increased the number of ques- A # tions from 100 to 128 and the 4/ 44-.A correct answers in the multiple- choice questions had political and ideological overtones. P ##9 0 O A @ P - ! + 7 ) .93.9 0 M 5 . 88 (%- 0 ! ) ) ' &. 9 5O # 0 ! . .
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" & 5 &D & && &! ! D& ? ($) ) ' echnology is the future. There is no sector which remains Tuntouched from the influence of 8 technology and the present pandem- ic has accelerated the pace of this influence. In our rapidly changing global economy, critical thinkers who have the confidence and flexibility to continually learn new skills are in high demand. Educational experts predict that people with multidisciplinary skills would be greatly in demand. The New Education Policy also emphasizes on interdisciplinary think- ing, discussion, debate, research and innovation at the centrality of the guidance on professional education. Future of technical education is also contemplated towards multidiscipli- 45&"5678 department under the guid- nary approach so that educational ance of Dean Dr N Vivek and institutions and programmes and he SRM Kattankulathur vice-principal Dr KT Magesh. have a renewed focus on opportuni- TDental College and This event was an attempt ties to engage deeply with other dis- Hospital has bagged the Best initiated by the department ciplines. Outreach Programme Award where doctors and interns Today there is an increasing from The Indian Association of focused on undertaking oral demand for legal professionals who Public Health Dentistry health awareness programmes are well-versed with the concepts of (IAPHD). The college has been to different age groups as pre- engineering, in particular in the cut- recognised for its best outreach scribed by WHO. ting-edge areas that are fast gaining activity and is honored with U Programmes like puzzles, prominence, such as Artificial Sumithra & Ramanath Bhat games and storytelling which Intelligence (AI), 3-D machining, big Award. emphasize oral health were data analysis, and machine learning. The department partici- held at schools, communities, Legal Industryitself is becoming tech- pated in this category for the and oldage homes. Activities nology and data driven thereby year April 2019 to March 2020. on oral and general health requiringnew skillset. The event which made its with an added benefit of free Legal services delivery is evolving LLB has several opportunities at their these incidents involve a great cost. is best suited to work on the cyber entry in this category was the screening, treatment of basic and requires new skillsets that include doorsteps both from the technical and We have seen several IP related liti- evidence. Corporate fraud, bank- World Health Day which was oral ailments and referral sys- strategic planning, data analytics, legal side, some of the career options &! gations in major sectors like, tech- ruptcy fraud and banking fraud celebrated at the department in tem for complex procedures technology support, knowledge man- exclusive to this specialisation. nology, pharmaceuticals, and also investigations employ professionals April 2019. was undertaken as well. agement, and other competencies Intellectual Property Lawyers: In & media and entertainment industry. who are well versed with technolo- The World Health Day This was sent to the not presently taught at most law today’s competitive landscape, com- D4 Cyber Law Consultants: The gy and the legal requirements of evi- (April 7) is marked with glob- IAPHD and SRM schools. mercialisation of IPR is the buzzword. & internet has opened up several dentiary value of an electronic evi- al awareness on the prevention Kattankulathur Dental College A decade ago, one would have not Demand for intellectual property opportunities and challenges. There dence. and control of diseases. This and Hospital was selected for imagined how studying BTech with lawyers is high. These lawyers focus & are several dimensions to these Startups: Millennial lawyers with day was observed by the the award. LLB would be helpful, but in the last on the protection of creative thought, opportunities and challenges, some engineering knowledge have found- few years the integrated BTech LLB whether it is a patent, design, trade- &! & which have now established over a ed a number of successful startups programme has found its niche. It is mark or copyright. A patent attorney ! period like electronic contracts, juris- and the numbers are growing every a unique combination of two profes- having sound technical knowledge is diction issues, e-commerce relations, day. A brief analysis of data on # sional disciplines wherein a techno- a boon for a client as he understands D & cybercrimes, domain name disputes, Startup India website shows how lawyer is created who can understand the requirements best and takes care & & &! cyber piracy and cyber defamation. majority of the startups are now 45&"5678 an engineering contract, draft a patent of the patent from filing to protecting & &! However, new opportunities are emerging in technology space or defend their company with pro- it from infringement. emerging in plenty in the new age including the areas like Agritech, big n a bid to keep its personnel fit, the Central Reserve Police Force found understanding not only as a IP Solicitor: Intellectual proper- & & technologies of future like Artificial data, bitcoin and blockchain, billing I(CRPF) has collaborated with LPU to establish Institute of lawyer but also as a technical person ty solicitor or consultant help com- &! &! 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The information which an & Investigation: A new destination for Venturing out as an entrepreneur The cooks from the CRPF will be trained and upskilled in large numbers due to the future IP solicitor may provide can help the committing crimes is the online armed with techno-legal knowledge 20 different modules prepared by the faculty members of LPU’s requirements impacted by techno- client in multiple ways, whether it is & & & medium, which necessitates under- would definitely provide an edge to School of Hotel Management. Through these modules, the fac- logical developments. protecting their own IPR or avoiding standing of cyber forensics and cyber the evangelist. ulty will teach them cooking, hygiene, working with kitchen appli- While a graduate with BTech infringing someone else’s IPR. Both investigations. A technology lawyer ! ) C ) ances, food storage and preparing different dishes. nderstanding the psychology of Ua child, arranging for their learn- ing and getting rid of the hindrances ) 2 related to their learning is what we can term as a child centered approach. Basically, the outlay is to provide education keeping in mind C ( the interests, tendencies and abilities 90C5!7?/#09 of the child. EC F ( Education is an important and dition should also be taken care of universal subject for the society while teaching. $ ' 8,*==C19 today. A privilege that one and all has Sometimes student should be a right to. Education has helped in taught in a fun and interactive way he objective of a successful fect harmony. giving direction and form to the soci- of learning, it can be through vari- leadership should be two The onus is on the leader to knit ety in every era. The education sys- ous creative games or through mod- Tdimensional. To reach the goal the team and each individual in it as tem is now changing as per the needs ern education techniques. making optimum use of skill inven- a cohesive unit. And this requires him of the society. Earlier all education The curriculum under child- tory available within the team and to take some proactive measures. meant was providing knowledge centered education should be flexi- ensuring that each member not only Putting team before self: Each and information, but now it has ble, environment-based, knowledge- has the satisfaction of giving his best team leader is as good as his team altered a lot. Today education means based and has to be as per students but also experiences an elevation in deserves to get higher importance developing the child’s innate powers interest. skill and confidence level personally. from the leader than the leader. and working on a holistic develop- Teachers have to understand The exercise of goal setting, mid Role clarity: Some of best inten- ment and not just academic perfor- the children before imparting knowl- course review and accomplishment sive and suitably skilled endeavors fall mance. edge therefore, teacher should be well would need intense involvement of behavior and attitude . due to lack of clarity. It is for this that It is no longer believed that aware of the behavior, interest, abil- each team member. At each step each Self competence: This involves a Role clarity that should be there for teachers should be the only ones ity, mental level and environment of team member needs to feel encour- realistic self-assessment of ones abil- each member of the team. active in the education process, but the children. aged and valued for their role and ities and noting addition in them. Batting for the Beleaguered vs child activism is considered equally Role of a teacher: Every student contribution and confidence in each Self planning: Constant appli- Brick Bats: When situation does not crucial. For the child’s effective active has their own independent person- other. One way to ensure that team cation of self improvement strategies work on expectant lines and results contribution, it is necessary that he ability to constructively solve prob- Children are always observing ality, who have theirpersonal performance is linked to the indi- related to skills set in demand in the are not forthcoming, the pressure is provided such facilities, so that he lems with firmness while maintain- every thing and event in theirvicin- thoughts and ideas. There are vari- vidual, self development is to carry the team can lead to closer engagement emitted from the same can further may get the opportunity to develop ing loyalty to human values and ity.Learning is a never ending proces- ous values, which need to be process of self development through with team objective both at mental demoralise team members and the strengths and abilities inherent in social justice. sand the approach of learning has to groomed wisely by providing a holis- the entire pursuit of objective. and emotional level. demolish the prospects of the team. him. Child-centered education means be layered keeping these things in tic approach. The faculty plays a vital This has to be done in the form Self management: Based on the The act of leader who stands by his The National Education Policy that the educational process should mind. Modern educationists also role in this direction. They need to of self development milestones to be basis of self insight, self competence team in crisis determines whether the has also recommended that children be conducted while keeping the consider the child as the foundation take it upon themselves and carry out recognised by individual at each and self planning a comprehensive team emerges from the experience are valuable assets of a nation, which child in the center. The child’s place of education, in this sense, the cur- different roles along with teaching. milestone of goal accomplishment. strategy to treat oneself as an asset to stronger and wiser or defeated. should be carefully nurtured and is important in today’s educational rent education is called child-cen- Teachers need to play a role of a The four dimensions of self- the team to be used in best possible A leader who is integral part of developed. Since, every child has dif- system. Therefore, the teachers today tered, in which the education system guide, counselor, friend and leader. development can be built into the ways individually in whatever role is the team and is acknowledged and ferent development needs so, their should alter their teaching approach is determined according to the child. In other words, today the teacher’s individual review of self through the assigned has to be formed. appreciated by all members for the education should also be made keep- and emphasise on developingpartic- Principles of child-centered work is not limited to teaching, but journey to achieve goal. These are: Having addressed dimensions same would be more successful when ing in mind their particular interest ular learning skills. A child’s learning learning in also setting the right examples. Self insight: Self insight/self that recognise and value each indi- the situation requires him/her to and ability. The upcoming generation depends on his basic abilities of The subject matter should be awareness is an important tool to vidual of the team the leadership has apply authority he wields. will have to be educated in such a way thinking, contemplation, reasoning, selected according to the qualification ! 1 equipt individual with knowledge of to focus on the team as an effective ! 0 ) that they can develop confidence and imagination and sensory perception. of the children and their mental con- $ 1 , psychological triggers that guide result oriented unit working in per- 6 ' .- Q + '11; !1C &. 45&"5678 Arnav Tavetia, Ishant Shakya, Chetan and he foundation plaque of Ashok Parija, Advocate with the support of KIIT Lalit welcomed the estab- 45&"5678 various aspects of Data Yogender Rathore from University School TIndian Institute of Law General, Odisha; Debi Deemed to be University, lishment of the IIL and Science, including its signif- he Indraprasths University Internal of Biotechnology, Sunny (University School (IIL) was unveiled by Justice Prasad Dhal, Sr Advocate will be a model institute of commended BCIT and he Great Learning, an icance in the coming years, TQuality Assurance Cell (IIQAC), IP of Law & Legal Studies), Sachin Kundu, Uday Umesh Lalit, Judge, and Executive Chairman, law teachers’ academy for KIIT Deemed to be Tedtech company for pro- components that fit into the University oraganised an award ceremo- Vikas Rana (University School of Supreme Court of India; BCIT; Prof Achyuta promoting continuous legal University for the step. fessional and higher educa- ecosystem of Data Science ny to honour its students and staff for their Architecture & Planning), Mandeep Justice Bhushan Samanta, Associate education and research “Continuing education is tion will host a webinar on and its architecture which achievements in various fields. Sehrawat (University Svchool of Law & Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge, Managing Trustee, BCIT along with skill develop- important in every profes- Data Science for beginners on denotes its working. The The vice-chancellor of the universi- Legal Studies), Shubham Verma and Supreme Court of India; and Founder, KIIT & KISS ment of law teachers and sion; it is part of everybody’s February 24, 2021 at 12 pm. instructor will further break- ty Professor Mahesh Verma said that Jitender Singh Punia from University and Justice V and a host of legal luminar- practising lawyers. life. Perhaps, this is the first The one-hour long live ses- down the concepts into bite- award is a testimony of hard work. Dr School of Information, Communication & Ramasubramanian, Judge, ies graced the Foundation The institute will facil- step which will again imbibe sion is free of cost and can be sized pieces along with giving Jitendra Tripathi, Joint Secretary, Technology, Deepak University School of Supreme Court of India in Ceremony of Establishment itate young law school the culture when we will be attended by anyone who is the attendees a sense of direc- University Grant Commission, the guest Management Studies). Bhubaneswar on February of Indian Institute of Law teachers of the country and having more and more such willing to kickstart a career in tion that they can consider of honour, said that the activities of the Two faculty members — Dr Satyabrata 20, 2021. Manan Kumar (IIL) by BCIT at KIIT advocates to enhance their institutes, and more and data science. when beginning to chalk out cell will motivate other universities to Mohapatra, University school of Basic & Mishra, Sr Advocate and deemed to be university. expertise, professional skills more the idea of continuing The live session on “Data a career path in this domain. work in a similar fashion. Applied Sciences and Dr Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Bar Council of IIL, being set up by the and acumen. Speaking at education taking root in Science for beginners” by Log on to The students who were awarded were: University School of Information, India (BCI) & Bar Council Bar Council of India the Foundation Ceremony, everybody’s mind,” Anirudh Rao, Expert of https://www.greatlearning.in/a Akash Gautam, Anshu Dahiya, Apoorva Communication & Technology were also of India Trust (BCIT); through its trust (BCIT) Hon’ble Justice Uday Umesh he stated. Python, Machine learning & cademy/learn-for-free/cours- Vashistha, Shelly Gupta, Prashant Kumar. awarded at the occasion. Data Analysis will talk about es/data-science-for-beginners1. ! " & 11 & P# -$@B8" Q -. # '1( /&* he fashion industry will see huge 48?/4C!04 78 amounts of innovation in coming Tyears as new technology and changing customer trends and demands will transform the industry which brings more new challenges for students. . Apparel industry moves at breakneck speed and due to COVID-19 outbreak has sped up the pace considerably fash- ion industry operators have had to switch to a multi-channel strategy and #!013- become more data-driven in their deci- sion-making. Here are few changes that must be required in 2021 for the professionals working in the fashion 2- 7- design industry, Data-Driven: Many stores and brands use data to predict the rise and !+/66! fall of trends. Predictive analytics con- sider everything from climate to color preferences, social media trends and ! 00 t the beginning of the year there are certain career and skill Analytical skills: This is skills skillset, it is very important and political movements. The benefits of ! * * 2020, there were innumer- trends we see this year and will that has always been appreciated relevant considering the current using data in fashion are numerous from Aous career predictions, impact the job market. by employers, as it helps in future times, more so, to deal with after only producing pieces consumers will won’t just make their clothing available most of which fell flat. Since the Digital competencies: planning and decision making. effects of the pandemic. Growth actually wear to reducing waste and online they will also create an immer- outbreak of the pandemic, a lot of Counted amongst the most 4 Making the right decision mindset reflects learnability and connecting the right consumers with sive digital shopping experience with vir- careers have been impacted in one employable new age skills, digital &! although involves a lot of data openness of mind for constructive pieces they will enjoy. Data also helps tual showrooms, virtual fits or sizing way or the other. skills are the most sought after. &! ! &! crunching, but only an analytical criticism. Business growth and brands run more efficiently, giving tools and virtual style lists. The future The year will be distinctively Considering the fact that work ! mind can put it in the right per- self-growth demands the capabil- them room to innovate and balance of fashion is happening online, and remembered because of the par- from is here to stay, employers will spective. Moreover these skills ity and the willingness to adopt supply and demand. brands will have to adjust how they cre- adigm shift it has brought to the expect their employees to be dig- & are also essential for various other and adapt. Apart from willingness Fashion brands now use data to ate and sell clothing to make it work in world. With this shift, business itally savvy and socially fit. Skilled &! functions such as financial plan- to learn, the growth mindset also understand and monitor their cus- a digital world. With more shoppers tak- operations, jobs and various ele- labours in cyber security, web ning, customer satisfaction, mar- speaks volumes of a person's risk- tomer preferences, their shopping behav- ing advantage of online shopping, fash- ments of the ecosystem have technology and social media will ! keting strategies. taking abilities, creativity and iour and after analysing they create ion retailers have to follow suit. undergone fundamental changes. enjoy preferences of organisation. &!D0 Communication and social innovation. products that meet their needs. Fashion brands will also leverage There are many industries Technology skills: skills: Along with the above men- Organisations across the Sustainability: Over recent years technology like AR and VR to allow con- that incurred losses and witnessed Technology has influenced work & &! tioned technical skills, communi- world have relooked their HR sustainability has been one of the hottest sumers to try on items digitally from the slowdown, which directly impact- world over. We have all come a cation and social competencies to strategies to ensure productivity, topics in terms of fashion because after comfort of their own homes. ed employment situation in many long way from basic mechanisa- get along with colleagues are skills cost effectiveness and social all, fashion is one of the most polluting Simplified: With many people sectors. However, sector like tion to complex technologies. As & organisations are looking for to engagement. Alongside, organi- industries on the planet. With fast-fash- working from home and social dis- Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, E- the global supply chain suffered & & create a good work culture. In view zations are also investing in a sup- ion taking over, clothes quickly becom- tancing for the foreseeable future, most- commerce, Ed-Tech and FMCG immensely due to the COVID-19 of the uncertainties launched by portive work environment that ing outdated, and being made with ly fashion brands have toned down their logged growth even during the pandemic, with the trans-border & the pandemic, employers are look- also encourages learning. Such cheap materials it isn’t setting the world styling in favour of comfortable pandemic and many opportunities restrictions; it further pushed ! & ing for proficiencies like ability to investment and initiatives will up for much hope. But the tides are loungewear and clothing that works for were created within the industries. companies to go local. With this & & + communicate eloquently with clar- continue over the next few years. changing, and brands are moving sleeping and living. Even after the pan- The need for specific and accelerated adoption, companies & ity of thoughts and the capability It is of utmost importance for towards more sustainable fabrics and demic, clothing will likely stay simple advanced skills was already stem- have realised that these technolo- & to align self with business objec- an individual to keep upgrading manufacturing methods. Although and comfortable. ming up, but the pandemic further gies ensure high productivity and tives. Alongside, good social skills skills in order to stay relevant to brands are trying to incorporate more The new shift in fashion is to two accelerated the need. From here is also cost effective. This acceler- & & will be greatly appreciated as it the corporates and work. In the sustainable practices. collections a year spring/summer and on, agility and creativity will be the ated adoption of technology, war- & & encourages group and peer-to- post COVID world, the revival of Digitalisation: Due to restrictions fall/winter. The future of fashion will top preferences for organisations, rants niche domain knowledge of peer learning. economy will warrant organisation of COVID-19, consumers increasingly focus on customers and provide an inno- along with digitisation, as organ- technical skills like mechatronics, Growth outlook: Continued to have skill-based approach, while prefer the convenience and speed of vative experience. 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Especially in the rank turner is being antic- evening, if as a batting team, Aipated at Motera but India you are starting your innings captain Virat Kohli expects under lights then that one and * 1 pacers to have as big a role as a half hour is very challenging,” spinners in the day-night third he said. Test against England, a side rid- “Yes spin will come into O P P dled with “many weaknesses” play for sure but I don’t think according to him. the new ball and fast bowlers turner to go 2-1 up in a high- Both teams have won a can be ignored. The pink ball 6 # ")7 stakes game but whether it actu- game each in the four-match does bring them into the game 896: .$# ally gets one remains to be series and ahead of third Test till the ball is nice and shiny, !0.!$.0!&2-0 $.+ seen. here starting on Wednesday, something we are very well As senior opener Rohit the talk has been incessantly aware of and preparing accord- Sharma was clear in team’s focussed on the nature of the ingly,” added Kohli. choice of surface — a turner that virgin track at the refurbished Talking about the experi- helps Ravichandran Ashwin and stadium. ence his team has gained from Axar Patel just like Joe Root Asked if the ball is unlike- the two outings, Kohli said: would have opted for a green top ly to swing much in the third “Last time we experienced that at the Headingley or the Old Test, Kohli said he expects the the first session is probably the Trafford. pacers to be in the game till the “...Not really bothered it’s for us as well. nicest to bat when the sun is There are a few more ques- ball is “nice and shiny”. about what the strengths and “And we probably have, out and ball doesn’t do much. tions that would demand “I don’t think that is an weaknesses of the English team you know, among other teams, But when it starts to get dark, answers. accurate assessment (that bowl are. We have beaten them in the best bowling attack in the especially during that Twilight, How would the twilight will not swing). The pink ball their home as well, where the world so we’re not really both- it gets very tricky. period be for the batsmen as does tend to swing a lot more ball does way more and hold ered by what the ball might “The light changes, it’s dif- James Anderson feels that the than the red ball. We experi- them out every time so we’re bring differently to the table. ficult to see the ball and then ball swings more in that phase? enced that when we played for not really bothered with that. We’re ready for anything that under lights, it is like playing Will the extra lacquer on the the first time in 2019 (against It’s just about playing well as a comes our way,” he asserted. the first session in the morning. ‘SG Test Pink’ make it difficult Bangladesh),” Kohli said in the team,” he said. Kohli said facing the pink In a normal Test match the ball for the Ashwin-Axar combo pre-match press conference. “And yeah, there are many, ball is more challenging than does tend to swing a lot (in which wreaked havoc on the Kohli also rejected the many weaknesses in the oppo- the red ball irrespective of the morning). So, I think it’s a Chepauk snake pit? assessment that England would sition side as well, if you are nature of the surface. reversal of roles and something And with a 2:30 pm start, have an edge if the pitch keen to exploit them. If it’s a “It is much more chal- that you need to adjust to how much will the dew have a favours pacers. seamer friendly track for them lenging to play with pink ball quite quickly,” he explained. bearing during the final session? The ball would be difficult to grip at that point for slow eye on his bowling workload but bowlers and the pitch, despite it’s not known whether the team P . grass being shaved off, might thinks that he is Test match ease out with ball skidding off ready. the surface. Pandya taking the load of a When there are so many maximum 15 overs per innings # Q unknown variables that warrant on a turner could provide more factoring, any captain would like balance to the playing XI and his 07#5"0 0" third match on Wednesday. to assess conditions. big-hitting can tilt any game in “It’s a great achievement in mod- Umesh Yadav passing the India’s favour. ndia captain Virat Kohli on ern day cricket. To maintain your body fitness test was good news for For England, with Moeen ITuesday lauded Ishant and play 100 Tests, it’s rare to see a pacer the Indian camp as Kuldeep Ali back home as part of work- Sharma’s commitment have such longevity these days. He Yadav is likely to be dropped load management, Dom Bess towards Test cricket, saying could have easily prioritised white-ball from the playing XI. is expected to be back along- the veteran pacer could cricket but full credit to him that he did- 07#5"0 0" of cricketing feats in Indian tous occasion and Kohli scoring Umesh, along with Ishant side Jack Leach in the spin have easily prioritised n’t,” Kohli said at the pre-match press cricket — from Sunil Gavaskar’s a hundred is just what the and the now injured department. However, white-ball cricket to pro- conference. virgin Motera strip has famous late cut to complete 55,000 odd spectators, who Mohammed Shami, had pol- whether Anderson and Jofra long his career but chose “A lot of people even lose their become the big talking 10,000 runs in Tests to Kapil would be allowed in, might ished off Bangladesh twice inside Archer will have Stuart Broad to focus on the longest for- motivation. He has the skills, if he want- Apoint as India captain Dev’s best bowling figures of 9 crave for. six sessions in the inaugural Pink or Mark Wood for company is mat instead. ed he could have improved his four Virat Kohli prepares the right for 83 and also him eclipsing The refurbished Sardar Patel Test match in Kolkata. still not clear. The 32-year-old over, 10 over cricket and played in the pink ball questionnaire to trou- Richard Hadlee’s then world Stadium looks colossal under But this England team, with Also, talented batsman Zak Ishant is set to become IPL regularly, or presented himself in ble a spoilt-for-choice England record of highest wickets. lights but the first Test match in Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Crawley could be back in the only the second Indian T20 and ODIs. But he gave his full in the day-night third Test start- On Wednesday, Ishant many years would mean that Bairstow, will pose a far greater playing XI in place of Rory pacer after the legendary commitment to Test cricket,” Kohli ing here on Wednesday. Sharma joining Kapil as the sec- even the home team wouldn’t challenge. Burns while Jonny Bairstow can Kapil Dev to play in 100 added. Ahmedabad as a cricketing ond Indian pacer to play 100 expect a lot of advantage. Hardik Pandya has been replace Dan Lawrence at num- Tests when he takes the Ishant last played in an ODI in venue has been witness to a lot Tests would add to the momen- It would prefer a square kept with the Test team with an ber three. field in the day-night 2016 and a T20I match in 2013. =' # !/276-! UNSEEDED ROGERS STUNS 3RD SEED KONTA Adelaide: / 0 ! .9 8*6 C ? O P 0 8 9 . 07#5"0 0" said. (for the tour of Sri Lanka) then I will play ?F- F- =F The 34-year-old Ashwin Tests and if they (BCB) don’t keep me . avichandran Ashwin has has been Virat Kohli’s go-to in Test then they know what I should Rproved to be England’s man in this series. Besides his do,” Mustafizur told reporters before ' 8! *# nemesis in the first two Tests nine wickets in the first Test leaving for New Zealand. A * and, well aware of his abilities and eight in second, Ashwin “My first priority is to play for my now, visiting skipper Joe Root has also scored a century on a country and if I am picked in the Test ROBERTSON’S BRACE TAKES RKFC TO TOP on Tuesday described the India Chepuak track, where most of series against Sri Lanka, I will natural- Kolkata: # 9. I . off-spinner as a “world-class the specialist batsmen strug- ly play. If I am not picked then BCB will 9? '$.0 '$-( performer” in all conditions. gled against the turning ball. tell me that I am not included. At that 8-6. BA ?! Ashwin has already taken “So, he is a fine performer point, if I am given NOC to play in the 0 17 wickets in the series so far at home and guys just have to IPL then I will play but patriotism comes 0 '$ 6 F and is expected to add some keep working hard to try and first for me.” 60 I more to his kitty in the third figure out how they’re going to The Test series in Sri Lanka will be ..9. ! Test. score every run,” Root added. followed by a three-match ODI rubber 6 “Yeah, he (Ashwin) is a He also lauded young in May but the fixtures have not been 07#5"0 0" bowling and batting depart- world-class performer. I think wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for finalised yet. INDIA TO PLAY OMAN & UAE IN MARCH ments. it’s been quite tricky for every- his batting skills but said he New Delhi: 8 I ngland skipper Joe Root on In bowling they have Jofra one but as you mentioned, in gives the opposition chances. "70?0 CLAUSES IN CONTRACTS K @# > ETuesday said he is yet to have Archer fit and available along particular, the left-handers is “We know Rishabh is Premier all-rounder Shakib Al / 0.5 # + 08'' “real clarity” on what should be with veteran pace spearhead against him... Because you extremely talented but he will “patriotic” Mustafizur Rahman on Hasan’s request seeking a longer stint in . ". 0 his bowling combination for the James Anderson, who is back in know how skilful he is, how give you a chance, and we just ATuesday said he is willing to skip the the IPL has left the Bangladesh Cricket day-night third Test and will fray after workload manage- good his record is against left- got to be ready to take that upcoming Indian Premier League for Board “disappointed” and it has decid- . # (> wait some more before finalis- ment kept him out of the sec- handers in world cricket,” Root when it comes,” said Root. national duty and be available for next ed to add new clauses in the players’ cen- . ". 8! ing it. ond Test. Stuart Broad is also in month’s Test series against Sri Lanka if tral contracts to avoid a similar situation “We’re going to take our contention for a spot. both Anderson and Broad man Jonny Bairstow has also picked in the squad. in future. time with the limited informa- “It’s great to see him together as the pink ball will returned to the squad and it The Bangladesh Cricket Board Signing the annual contract with HALEP PULLS OUT OF QATAR OPEN tion we have on this ground and (Archer) back bowling again, we have “a bit more lateral move- remains to be seen whether they (BCB) has allowed its players, including new clauses would ensure the players Paris: & . ! 7 pink ball cricket. You know, we are excited. He is a world class ment”. can keep in-form Ben Foakes Mustafizur, to participate in the IPL commit themselves to playing for I M@ &0 are going to make sure, we give performer and have got all the “Yeah, they have got a out or play both of them. despite the fact that the lucrative T20 Bangladesh. “We will enter into a new 7 ourselves as much (time) as pos- skills...It’s a very exciting place chance and as I say it’s a great “We will get you the squad league is likely to clash with their inter- contact with the players (for 2021),” BCB 0 @ 1- ! sible heading into the game to be to have now a battery of selection headache to have... when we’re ready... That’s how nationals assignments. president Nazmul Hassan told reporters. & L/ 8I 8 before we make a decision,” fast bowlers to choose from,” The fact that there might be we want to do things. We just But the left-arm pacer, who was “It will be mentioned clearly who I . . " M Root said on the eve of the Root said. extra lateral movement will want to make sure, we’re really picked up by Rajasthan Royals for 1 wants to play which format. They have 1 8 ! match. Root hinted that they’re obviously work in our favour as sure on everything. When we’re crore, has decided to give precedence to to inform us. If they have any other . # (-F The England think tank weighing a three-seam option well,” Root said. absolutely ready we’ll give you national duty. “I will do what BCB asks engagement, they have to be clear has a selection headache both in with the possibility of playing Senior wicketkeeper bats- the full squad together.” me to do. If they keep me in Test squad about their availability. DEEPAK IN Q/F OF STRANDJA MEMORIAL New Delhi: 0 ! - " ? P> Q 1 8 . = C ! # ! " $ Q @ >-% . - @ # C08*/9 played their roles to perfection. beat Services by three wickets. 4?P+(Q C In other matches of the group, Delhi P>(Q I 7 ! $ umbai rode on skipper Shreyas beat Pondicherry by 179 runs while UK’S SECOND WIN PF%Q 6 PF+Q ! P>=Q MIyer’s unbeaten 103 to beat Rajasthan lost to Himachal Pradesh by Chennai: Opener Jay Bista starred with . . 07#5"0 0" Maharashtra by six wickets in their Elite four wickets. a 61-ball 71 as Uttarakhand outplayed Group D game of the Vijay Hazare Manipur by seven wickets for their sec- UPUL THARANGA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT ngland’s lead spinner Jack Leach Trophy here on Tuesday. CHANDIGARH ON TOP ond consecutive win in Plate Group Colombo: B! 6/ Esays he is ready for a new role as the This was Mumbai’s second successive Kolkata: In Group E clash at Eden encounter. day/night pink ball Test against India win after they had beaten Delhi in the Gardens, Chandigarh continued their Sent in to bat, Manipur lost the open- (> looks set to bring the seamers back into lung-opener. giant-killing run in their Elite debut, ers by the sixth over and the rest of the . the forefront after the tweakers’ dom- Opting to bat first, Maharashtra stunning hosts Bengal by five wickets. batsmen struggled against a disciplined F C 4. ination in the first two matches. posted 279/9, with centuries from Yash Fresh from their win over neigh- bowling attack. %(= Leach is aware that with the pink Nahar (119) and Azim Kazi (104) despite bours Haryana, Chandigarh who were In reply, Bista continued his good ! 0 %(+ L8 ball, which tends to move around a lot experienced Mumbai pacer Dhawal playing their second domestic season form with a knock of 71 (8 fours, 2 sixes) M more than the traditional red cherry, Kulkarni (5/44) running through their chased down Bengal’s 253/9 with seven to follow up his 141 on Sunday against 7 @"8 his role could change over the next few top-order. balls to spare to climb up to the top of Meghalaya to set up the win. He added F+>( > days. But it was Iyer, who anchored the the group table, ahead of Saurashra on 113 runs for the first wicket with Kamal “We want to be adaptable, we feel Mumbai chase and saw them home in net-run rate. Singh (41) and set the platform for INDIA-SA SERIES IN LUCKNOW FROM MARCH 7 like we’ve got all bases covered in our 47.2 overs. Saurashtra secured a thrilling one- Uttarakhand’s win. New Delhi: /* $ 0 squad so I think it’s going to be a fas- Chasing 280, Mumbai openers wicket win over star-studded Haryana at Assam also notched up their second . - cinating Test match if the ball is mov- Yashasvi Jaiswal (40) and Prithvi Shaw the 22 Yards Academy in Saltlake. win, beating Arunachal Pradesh by five . I ing around, and if so, it might be a (34) conjured 67 for the first wicket. Hosts Bengal, who made a group wickets to join Uttarakhand at the top of 8 ! 0 6# = slightly different role for me,” Leach Iyer, who walked in at three, was in stage exit in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s, the standings with eight points. @"8 - . # = wrote in Sky Sports. his elements and hammered nine bound- dropped to third spot with one win and In another match, Mizoram went + ( () (= . . % “I’ve definitely thought about that aries and one six, in his unbeaten knock, a loss. down by 29 runs to Nagaland despite # % ( ) — it’ll be a different challenge and I’ll he found able partners in Suryakumar ) ' Elsehwhere at JU Second Campus tons by Pratik Desai (141) and Taruwar . 5 be ready.” Yadav (29), Shivam Dube (47) as they P E 4( )$'G* ground in Saltlake, Jammu & Kashmir Kohli (108). 8 !