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TAKES SHORT Major blast in Ahmedabad factory Only NDA can provide 4 killed in fire- cracker godown opportunities to Bihar youth blast in UP kills 9, CM announces relief “NINE PERSONS WERE BROUGHT DEAD FROM and ensure security: PM Kushinagar, Nov 4 (UNI) Four persons were killed THE SITE OF THE BLAST. WE HAVE ADMITTED New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) and seven injured on NINE OF THE SURVIVING PERSONS, THE CON- e said corruption is the Wednesday morning fol- DITION OF TWO OF THEM IS CRITICAL. ONE OF biggest enemy of devel- lowing an explosion in an THEM IS SERIOUS AND THE OTHER SUFFERS opment and it snatches illegal firecracker godown FROM INTRACRANIAL HAEMORRHAGE,” away the rights of the at Kushinagar in Uttar poor. Combining bank Pradesh, police said. GUJARAT CHIEF MINISTER VIJAY RUPANI accounts, Adhaar and Additional Superinten- HAS ANNOUNCED AID OF RS 4 LAKH mobile, the NDA govern- dent of Police Ayodhya ment had given the poor EACH TO THE KIN OF THE VICTIMS WHO Prasad Singh said, “A people their rights and DIED IN THE BLAST. HE ALSO ORDERED house situated in a ward Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (UNI) Nine condition of two of them is criti- shut the doors on all black of Arya Samaj temple at people were killed due to a huge cal. One of them is serious and A PROBE INTO THE INCIDENT. incomes. Now most poor the Kaptanganj town of blast and fire in an Ahmedabad the other suffers from intracranial people get money from Kushinagar district had cotton mill on Wednesday after- haemorrhage,” a hospital official people feared trapped under the PM MODI ALSO OF- various schemes direct an illegal firecracker go- noon. Firefighters have rescued told . A major fire engulfed the rubble.“We rushed to the site at No one had done for as FERED CONDOLENCES PM MODI SAID ON WEDNESDAY THAT IN AN ‘ATMANIRBHAR down operating from there nine others from the site of the building following a massive blast around 11:30 a.m. at the place TO THE VICTIMS’ BHARAT’, HIS GOVERNMENT’S OBJECTIVE IS TO PRESERVE RULE OF much for farmers as NDA where making and storing blast which razed an entire por- in the Nanu Kaka estate situated which houses multiple units. The FAMILIES ON TWIT- LAW, WELFARE OF POOR, MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH AND SE- had done. Food producers of firecrackers was taking tion of the building. on the Pirana Piplaj road. The blast and the fire brought down at TER. “ANGUISHED BY THE LOSS OF CURITY OF WOMEN. ‘OUR MANTRA IS ‘SABKA SAATH, SABKA VIKAS bodies would strengthen AUR SABKA VISHWAS,’ THE PRIME MINISTER TWEETED. place ahead of the festival According to sources from LG firefighting teams which rushed least 10 to 12 units of this estate. LIVES DUE TO A FIRE IN A GODOWN small farmers and unite of Diwali. It is reported Hospital, the hospital superin- to the spot have rescued 18 per- We believe that the blast occured IN AHMEDABAD. CONDOLENCES into their accounts, he is trying to ensure that them with big markets. that a cylinder kept inside tendent has confirmed deaths sons from under the rubble and inside a chemical laboratory in TO THE BEREAVED FAMILIES. added.Poor people in Bi- not a single poor person Only NDA can provide the godown caught fire of nine persons. “Nine persons sent them all to the LG Hospi- one of the units and thereafter a PRAYERS WITH THE INJURED. THE har is today assured that will stay hungry. In these facilities, security, new leading to the explosion, were brought dead from the site tal in Ahmedabad. According to series of explosion followed, con- AUTHORITIES ARE PROVIDING ALL a poor person like them times of Corona, free ra- opportunities for employ- killing four people while of the blast. We have admitted sources in the fire department, suming half a dozen barrels of POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO THE AF- born in a poor family is tion and other assistance ment, to Bihar youth, he injuring seven others in nine of the surviving persons, the the teams are still searching for chemicals. FECTED,” MODI TWEETED. now working in Delhi and is being provided to them. added. the accident. All the in- jured victims are undergo- India steps up ing treatment at a nearby Rahul accuses NDA govt of ‘crony hospital”. The police and military diplomacy, the fire brigade person- nel reached the spot and capitalism and enslaving farmers’ engages doused the flames with neighbourhood the help of local people. dhi called him a good political guru According to local people, Gandhi criticised Modi’s (teacher) while appealing to the India is getting from the illegal firecracker go- people to make Yadav’s daughter friendly foreign nations. down belongs to one Ja- demonetisation move Subhashini Yadav victorious in the Out of existing 100 capacity, ved, who is a resident of ongoing assembly elections from 75 are reserved for Indian se- the town’s ward number and said, “The Prime Bihariganj constituency. The Bi- nior defence and civil services 11. The explosion inside hariganj seat in the Madhepura dis- officers and 25 are for officers the godown on Wednes- Minister said demon- trict is set to go to the polls on No- New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) annual training in na- from foreign nations across day morning damaged vember 7, the fi nal phase of voting. More officers from neigh- tional and international the continents. It is learnt nearby houses too. There etisation was a much Janata Dal (United) nominee Niran- bouring counties will be security-related fields. that out of 20 increased seats was an uproar in the town jan Mehta is pitted against the LJD’s trained at India's pres- "In the next two years, almost half of them would be following the blast with needed reform to fi ght Subashini Yadav among others. tigious strategic leader- NDC is going to increase reserved for friendly foreign people gathering in large Addressing the rally, Rahul said ship institution - National intake of 20 participants nations. The seats are also numbers. Bricks, explo- and curb black money. that Nitish Kumar had promised to Defence College (NDC) from its current capacity reserved for officers coming sives and other items were bring a change in Bihar which is a - as New Delhi increas- of 100," Defence Secre- from Nepal, Myanmar and found lying scattered all Madhepura (Bihar), Nov 4 (UNI) constituency on Wednesday, Gan- lie while Prime Minister Modi had es its engagement with tary Ajay Kumar said dur- Bangladesh. The officer said around the site. Former Congress President Rahul dhi launched an attack on the ruling promised to provide jobs to two neighbours to counter ing opening statement of that 10 seats would be in- Gandhi on Wednesday accused National Democratic Alliance led by crore people every year during his the growing influence of the diamond jubilee of creased in 2021 and another both Prime Minister Narendra Modi the BJP-JD(U), accusing them of fa- Lok Sabha election campaign in China. Five more friendly the institution. NDC was 10 in 2022. The NDC also Two killed in car and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Ku- vouring the elite and enslaving and 2014 but had failed to fulfi l any of countries -- Tajikistan, inaugurated in 1960 with functions as an important accident in J&K’s mar of running governments only ignoring the farmers and the poor the promises made by him.During Indonesia, Maldives, Uz- 21 participants. Kumar instrument of the state to- for benefi ting a few rich industrial- sections of the society. Praising so- this time the people were made to bekistan and Philippines said that the seats have wards fostering and enhanc- Nashri Tunnel ists while enslaving farmers. cialist leader and Loktantrik Janata stand in long queues to withdraw -- will now be able to send been increased keeping ing strong relationships with Addressing a rally in Bihariganj Dal (LJD) Chief Sharad Yadav, Gan- their money from the banks. their officers to India for in view of huge demand friendly countries. Jammu, Nov 4 (UNI) Two persons were killed and an- India’s COVID-̉̑ other injured on Wednes- Cabinet approves Rs ̉̐̉̈ cr Short of funds and with rising manpower day when a car they were travelling in hit a side gate investment proposal of ̊̉̈ MW Luhri tally surges to inside the Nashri Tunnel costs, govt wants soldiers to serve longer on the Srinagar-Jammu Stage-I Hydro Power Project ̐̋,̉̋,̐̏̏ after national highway, police Minister Prakash Javadekar said. spike of over The newly created Depart- said.The tunnel bypasses Addressing mediapersons ment of Military Affairs the Patnitop stretch of the here after the Cabinet meeting, ̌̎k cases road that remains snow- Mr Javadekar said this project headed by General Bipin bound and slippery during will generate 758.20 million New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) India ‘s COV- the winter months. units of electricity annually. This ID-19 contagion tally on Wednesday Rawat has proposed to in- The victims were travel- project is being implemented by surged to 83,13,877 after witnessing a crease the retirement age of ling from Udhampur town Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited spike of 46,254 fresh cases in the past to Ramban town in Jammu (SJVNL) on Build-Own-Operate- 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry officers of the Indian armed division when the driver Maintain (BOOM) basis with update said. The active case load on forces and to cut down lost control of the vehicle. active support from the Union the country has also reduced fur- “The injured person was Government and State Govern- ther by 7,618 , and now the country pension of officers opting for shifted to a hospital. An FIR ment. The MoU of this project houses 5,33,787 active cases. Talking premature retirement. has been lodged,” police New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) The Cab- was signed with the Government of fatalities due to the pandemic, 514 high-skilled manpower results in 50 per cent of ‘entitled pension’. said. The 9.2-km Nashri inet Committee on Economic Af- of Himachal Pradesh during more lives claimed by the disease New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) : The a void in the services skill matrix In other words the pension will Tunnel has reduced the fairs chaired by Prime Minister Rising Himachal, Global Inves- since Tuesday pushing the overall Indian government wants sol- and is counterproductive to the be halved. The existing entitled distance between Srinagar Narendra Modi on Wednesday tor Meet, which was inaugu- death toll till date to 1,23,611. Mean- diers to serve longer as it faces armed forces.As per the proposal, pension is 50 per cent of the last and Jammu by nearly 30 approved the investment of Rs rated by the Prime Minister on while, since the past one day there shortage of funds along with only those who do more than 35 pay drawn. An officer serving for km and the travel time by 1810.56 crore for 210 MW Luhri November 7, 2019. The Union were 53,357 cured patients recorded rising manpower cost. While years of service will be entitled for 26-30 years would get 60 per cent 2 hours. The tunnel by- Stage-I Hydro Electric Project Government is also supporting from the COVID 19 , taking the to- that may temporarily address full pension that is 50 per cent of of ‘entitled pension’; those doing passes the Patnitop stretch located on river Satluj which this project by providing grants tal recoveries till date to 76,56.478. a burgeoning fiscal hole, it will the last pay drawn. The proposal 31-35 years of service will get 75 of the road that remains is situated in Shimla and Kullu of Rs 66.19 crore for enabling in- In percentage, the active cases now increase the age-profile of the also pointed that there will be no per cent of entitled pension. Only snowbound and slippery districts of Himachal Pradesh, frastructure which has helped in stand at 6.42 per cent, discharged military.The proposal stated that change of pension entitlements those who do more than 35 years during the winter months. Information and Broadcasting reducing in power tariff. cases now at 92.09 per cent and the DMA is reviewing the pension of battle casualties. An officer of service will be entitled for full deaths at 1.49 per cent. entitlements because the loss of with 20-25 years of service will get pension, that is 50 per cent. EDIT 2 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 Coordinated inequilibrium strategy Consolidation of land between RBI and govt is most effective holdings has been uneven across states policy response in pandemic Even three decades ago, the issue of land and consequently land reforms used to be an important topic. The elements of land reforms — the abolition of intermediaries, regulation Even as the pandemic continues to rav- behaviour. However, there is a twist in the and stability of the tenurial system, ceiling on land holding, age India, there is renewed discussion in tale. Interestingly, the choice of this fi s- consolidation of land holdings — used to be hotly debated. policy circles on kick-starting the econo- cal expansion and monetary contraction Agriculture then accounted for a significant share of the my, though there is a clear divide on when outcome in the current pandemic (that economy, and the issue of land as a factor of production, to unleash the second round of policy sup- defi es all economic principles) must fi nd a productivity and equity was important. As the structure and port. We don’t intend to get into a debate solution that is purely rational. We already composition of the economy changed, the importance of on its timing. Rather, we argue the impor- know that the RBI is following an expan- agriculture and consequently of land-related matters went tance of the year 1957 in India’s recovery sionary policy. The current pandemic, in down. In the last 15 years, there has not been much serious and fi nd that a coordinated inequilibrium fact, reminds us of the “Knightian Uncer- discussion about land, other than land acquisition and strategy between the RBI and the govern- tainty”, based on economist Frank Knight computerisation of land records. However, the farm crisis ment is the most effective policy response in his 1921 book. “True uncertainty,” as is serious. Rural debt waivers, farmers’ agitations, farmers’ in the current pandemic. Most important- Knight called it, cannot be measured. To suicides, migration and reverse migration in the wake of ly, for such coordinated inequilibrium, a extend this to the current context — who COVID-19 are some of its manifestations. At the root of prerequisite, in the current circumstances, knew India’s economic outlook in a cou- these lies the issues of fragmented and uneven distribution is effective communication from both RBI ple of months from March will involve so of landholdings. The pressure on land continues to rise. and government. many unknown factors that it will become The average holding size in 1970-71 was 2.28 hectares (Ha), Coordination between monetary and tion of Monetary and Fiscal Policy” by Alan ideally wants to contract the economy to incalculable? The only way we could then which has come down to 1.08 Ha in 2015-16. This average fi scal authorities has been a thorny issue Blinder). Both the government and the RBI fi ght infl ation and gets maximum payoffs solve this problem is by invoking Herbert masks severe regional skews in the distribution. Thus, while globally in recent years, particularly af- have two options between them — either from a monetary contraction, either with a Simon’s explanation of “procedural ratio- Nagaland has the largest average farm size, Punjab and ter the global fi nancial crisis. India is no a contraction or an expansion. Thus, we fi scal contraction or expansion (the payoff nality”. A brilliant exposition of such “pro- Haryana rank second and third respectively. The holdings exception. Historically, if there is perfect effectively have four policy options, and is obviously maximum when government cedural rationality” is given by Sudipta are much smaller in densely populated states like Bihar, coordination between the monetary and each of the options will have a particular also contracts). In the current context, it is Sarangi and others (EPW, June 2020). The West Bengal and Kerala. Curiously, the number of holdings is fi scal policy, then mathematically, there benefi t/payoff for the RBI and govern- reasonable to assume that the government authors show how the current pandemic rising at almost the same pace as the population, as reported should be statistically signifi cant negative ment. Our endeavour is to fi nd out which always prefers a tight fi scal policy for obvi- is resulting in behavioural changes of in- by Ramesh Chand and his co-authors in their 2011 EPW correlation between the two. In the In- policy option can result in a Nash Equi- ous reasons and expects the RBI to provide dividuals in terms of risk-taking. In the In- paper on “Farm Size and Productivity: Understanding the dian context, for the 30-year period ended librium. A Nash equilibrium occurs when the necessary liquidity support through an dian context too, there is a massive jump Strengths of Smallholder and Improving Their Livelihoods”. FY2020, plotting the scatter plot between neither the government nor the RBI can expansionary monetary policy. This im- in health insurance in the current fi scal, Even these holdings are not in one chunk but in multiple the change in the consolidated fi scal defi - increase its payoff by unilaterally changing plies that the payoff matrix of fi scal con- indicating behavioural changes in terms sub-parcels located at different places in a village. The plot cit (as a crude indicator of the thrust of fi s- its action. There are four options — a fi scal traction and monetary expansion would of risk-taking. In FY20, the behavioural sizes would have been significant in the past, but multiple cal policy) on the horizontal axis and the policy expansion and a monetary policy be the best optimal solution, at least from change was to build up retirement prod- subdivisions across generations have reduced the sub change in the growth rate of broad money contraction; a fi scal policy expansion and the government standpoint. ucts as households deleveraged. People parcels to a very small size. To take the example of a family in (as a crude indicator of monetary policy) monetary policy expansion; a fi scal policy Is such a payoff matrix also a Nash Equi- are now preferring small and medium size Bihar, which held just over 2.5 Ha land. The holding consists on the vertical axis reveals no coordina- contraction and a monetary policy con- librium for both the RBI and government? compact cars to avoid public transport. of 32 land parcels, many of them being of about 0.05 Ha size. tion, substantiating the dominance of fi s- traction; and a fi scal policy contraction The answer is a clear no. This is because if Interestingly, many of the current com- Consequently, it is not economic for them to invest in either cal over monetary policy. However, to be and a monetary policy expansion. the RBI opts for such a monetary expan- panies were also born during the fi nancial wells or tube-wells. They are unable to raise plantations fair, the RBI did successfully stave off au- The payoff scenarios are hypothesised sion, the government also opts for an ex- crisis, like Uber (2009), Microsoft (1975), because the size is not substantial for them to invest in tomatic monetisation and even the private as benefi ts accruing to the government and pansion as the payoff is higher. But this will Disney (1923), General Motors (1908) and ancillary works like drip or appoint a caretaker. They find placement of fresh issues with the FRBM the RBI separately when they are deciding compel the RBI to then opt for contraction, General Electric (1890). Echoing such it difficult to sell the land and move out. They are also not Act in 2003. Non-coordination between on either of the policy options: Contrac- since that gives it a higher payoff. Knowing “procedural rationality” in the current able to dispose it to a buyer who wants to set up institutions the two in India is also constrained by sev- tion or expansion. Specifi cally, the govern- this, the government’s best strategy will be unprecedented circumstances, we thus as the task of land aggregation is left to the institution, eral policy targets and fewer instruments. ment is assumed to favour an expansion- then an expansion — so the outcome will believe fi scal expansion and a monetary which finds it difficult to deal with so many landholders Against this background, we show how ary policy and gets maximum payoffs from be always be a fi scal expansion with a si- expansion is the desirable outcome. We and to arrange necessary infrastructure like road, water policy coordination in India can result in a fi scal expansion, either with monetary multaneous monetary contraction. This is call it a policy of “coordinated inequilib- supply and electricity. It is for these reasons also that a suitable, optimal combination of RBI/ expansion or contraction (the payoff is the only Nash equilibrium for this game. rium”. What should we do to make such investment is stagnating in the rural areas in states where it monetary and Ministry of Finance/fi scal obviously maximum when the RBI also ex- It also seems to be the most plausible out- an unconventional policy successful? An is most needed, like Bihar. There has been scepticism about strategy (based on “Issues in the Coordina- pands). Separately, the monetary authority come of an uncoordinated but intelligent essential prerequisite. whether land consolidation indeed constitutes land reform. Our policy-makers have been convinced that it does. That is why it has been legislated and pursued since the beginning of the last century. After Independence, compulsory consolidation was replaced by voluntary consolidation Farmers are paying more, even under in almost all states. However, considering its utility, the National Commission of Agriculture has recommended that consolidation schemes should be made compulsory across the country. In a study by Philip Oldenberg, titled “Land Consolidation as Land Reform, in India”, this issue was schemes meant for their benefit conclusively settled. In India and several other countries, The rodomontade about heralding a consolidation indeed constituted a reform. Oldenberg new epoch of prosperity six years ago is argued that it helped farmers to make investments, enabled gradually evaporating. It appears the PM is roads and irrigation channels to be laid, reduced litigation, in the dark about the delivery of his govern- allowed farmers to formalise informal partitions, reduced ment’s policies, just as the Congress lead- inequity in landholdings to some extent, enhanced their ership seems clueless about issues on the autonomy and by all measures, increased production and ground. Four specifi c pain points unmask productivity. The work of consolidation has long been in the gap between policy and impact on the operation and considerable progress has been made in rural economy. some states. As much as 120 lakh Ha had been consolidated Under PM Kisan, each landowning by the end of the Fourth Plan, while 440 lakh Ha of land farmer (landless are excluded) receives Rs was consolidated by the end of the Fifth Plan. Punjab and 6,000 annually. As per a Punjab Agriculture Haryana have almost completed the work of consolidation University study, a farmer growing a com- of landholdings. The Sixth Five Year Plan had targeted the bination of paddy and wheat utilises about completion of consolidation in 10 years. 50 litres of diesel per acre. The diesel usage During its period, only 64.75 lakh hectare of land was differs, depending on the crop and prac- tices. Today, each litre of diesel gets taxed at about Rs 45. Even if one is to discount the Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, Printed average country-wide diesel usage per acre at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. Triplicane, to 60 per cent — 30 litres — the govern- ment is virtually collecting a tax of Rs 1,200 Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa per acre from farmers. A small fi ve-acre Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. farmer could be paying about Rs 6,000 as increased by nearly a fourth to Rs 611. In- in the run-up to the 2019 parliamentary culture which impact the food value chain Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. diesel tax, the same as the largesse being re- credibly, the government is collecting more elections, the government magnanimous- and are counterproductive and confl icting. RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. ceived. Additionally, the single-tax regime, per cylinder from the poorest sections of ly raised MSP for paddy by 12.9 per cent. For example, 75 per cent of the dal con- which parliamentar had celebrated at society when it is popularly perceived to Having attained a resounding victory, sumed in India is chana and arhar. While Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping Complex, the midnight hour, has farmers paying GST be providing increased fi nancial support thereafter the increases in MSP have been both are selling below MSP, import duties More Market, Chennai - 600 003. on purchase of inputs like seeds, pesti- to them. Broadly, each of these poverty al- minuscule at 3.7 per cent in 2019 and 2.9 on masoor dal were reduced by two-thirds cides, fertilisers, tractors and implements leviation programmes seems to have a re- per cent in 2020. The BJP’s allies like the to 10 per cent because there was a demand Registered Office : No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Mudali and such others for which, unlike industry, curring theme — being funded by the poor Akali Dal in Punjab and Lok Dal offshoots for it in one part of India. My core conten- Street. Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. they cannot claim input credit. themselves. in Haryana, who had attained power on tion is more fundamental: If a consumer Second, when international crude price Third, earlier this year, amid the CO- farmers’ votes, have become self-serving, can afford to eat a more expensive dal or Hyderabad : 17-1-469/A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, was at $60 per barrel in July 2019, the VID clampdown, the MSP for paddy was subservient caricatures of their glorious a more expensive non-essential produce near Unique Grammar school, Saidabad, Ujwala-scheme-subsidised gas cylinder increased by 2.9 per cent, while even the past. The pain of the betrayal is excruciat- (say, onions), then they don’t need to be Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. was available to the underprivileged in my CACP report on which this MSP is based, ing. The MSP has changed from being the subsidised by subduing farmgate prices. A village at Rs 503. Then came COVID-19, projected an increase of 5.1 per cent in minimum support price to becoming the reset in approach to mitigating infl ation is Rni no. Teleng/2009/29225 the establishment fl oundered, govern- the composite input price index for 2020- maximum selling price. It is not surprising a must. Even though different wings of the Bangalore : 3rd Main Road- 4, L.N. Pura, ment revenues evaporated, the economy 21 over 2019-20, indicating a higher cost that the demand for MSP as a legal right government are seemingly working at cross tanked and crude prices fell to stabilise at of cultivation. Even the food infl ation in has begun to resonate in the fi eld. Lastly, purposes, issues of governance aren’t fatal- bangalore- 560 021, karnataka. about two-thirds the price at $40. When cereals for 2019 was 8.4 per cent. In real without digging too deep, one can fi nd ly fl awed, but perfectible. The government, Rni no. Kareng/2012/43253 everything was reeling downwards, by this terms, the MSP for paddy will decrease by policies continuing during COVID times however, chooses to hide behind hollow July, the price of the subsidised cylinder the time of marketing in October. In 2018, emanating in ministries other than agri- euphemisms that conceal. NATION 3 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Assam mulling NIA probe into Mizoram Punjab CM leads protest in Delhi seeking ‘justice for farmers’ New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) had still not forwarded the death, border standoff continues Rejecting outright the alle- state Farm Bills despite hav- Aizawl/Silchar (Assam), father of Intyaz Ali, who gations of ‘anti-nationalism’ ing no role in the matter. He Nov 4 (UNI) The Assam was abducted by Mizo against Punjab’s farmers, just wanted to meet the Presi- government is mulling to miscreants and killed,” Chief Minister Amarinder dent to brief him on Punjab’s hand over the case of death an Assam government Singh on Wednesday led concerns on national security of 48-year-old man from release said.Mizoram a protest at Delhi’s Jantar and food security, the Punjab the state in Mizoram to the Home Secretary Lalbiak- Mantar to get “justice for the Chief Minister added. NIA while the seven-day- sangi, in a letter to her poor farmers”. He said he Given the state’s Bills, long imbroglio along the Assam counterpart, had was not in Delhi to confront Amarinder hoped the Presi- inter-state borders con- said that Intyaz Ali, a resi- the Centre but to fi ght for the dent would give them as- tinued on Tuesday despite dent of southern Assam’s farmers rights, whose liveli- sent, following the precedent visits by top offi cials. Lailapur, was detained in hood was at stake due to the forced to come to Delhi as planned a relay ‘dharna’ at of former President Pranab Assam Environment and the state’s Kolasib district new Central farm laws. As- the President had declined Rajghat in New Delhi, they Mukherjee, who had as- Forest Minister Parimal on Sunday with drugs serting that “we are here not their request for a meeting had to shift to Jantar Mantar sented to the Bills passed by Suklabaidya said that the (48) and is deliberating if “Suklabaidya handed and he was then referred to disturb peace but to pre- on the plea that the state as Delhi police clamped sec- BJP-ruled states under Article state government would the case should be handed over a cheque of Rs 5 to a health centre for a serve it”, Amarinder Singh Amendment Bills were still tion 144 at the Mahatma Gan- 254(2) on suggestions from institute an inquiry into over to the National Inves- lakh as ex-gratia from the checkup but was found added that he and other pending with the Governor. dhi memorial, Singh said. late former Finance Minister the killing of Intyaz Ali tigation Agency. state government to the dead on Monday. legislators from Punjab were Though they had earlier He knew that the Governor Arun Jaitley. Rlys lose Rs 1,200 cr due BJP comes in support of Arnab to farmers’ stir at 32 places Goswami, attacks Congress

New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) ages at sections of tracks New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) formation and Broadcast- Republic tv editor Arnab in the past. Arnab’s arrest Amid the farmers protest at in Punjab, there has been The Bharatiya Janata Party ing Prakash Javadekar said, Goswami manhandled by is a direct attack on the 32 locations in several parts a major adverse impact on (BJP) on Wednesday tar- “This is not the way to treat Mumbai police carrying democratic structures of of Punjab and Haryana, the the freight movement and, getted Congress President the Press. This reminds assault weapons. Unend- the country. The Congress Railways has lost revenue hence, on the availability of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul us of the emergency days ing harrassment by Maha- and Shiv Sena advocate from freight to the tune of vital commodities for the Gandhi over the arrest of when the press was treated rastra govt of one channel: the ‘Tukde-Tukde’ gang Rs 1,200 crore, the Railway farm, industrial and infra- Arnab Goswami by the Ma- like this.” “We wd’ve come voluntarily and they believe in such Ministry said on Wednes- structure sector as well. He harashtra Police. The most critical was if summoned, as we have an ideology. “This incident day. A railway spokesperson said that all passenger trains While coming in sup- Union Minister for Textile been doing.” THIS is what has reminded me of the 15- in a statement said the Rail- passing through the state of port of Goswami, the BJP Smriti Irani. She tweeted: an undeclared emergency year rule of the RJD in Bihar. ways continue to lose rev- Punjab have been adversely said that in ‘our democratic “Those in the free press looks like (sic).” Compared to the Shiv Sena- enue as freight operations impacted and till date more setup, independent media who don’t stand up today The BJP’s Bihar unit also NCP-Congress rule in Ma- remain forcibly suspended pended due to operational North Western Railway divi- than 1,350 passenger trains is a pillar but now it is being in support of Arnab, you are condemned Goswami’s ar- harashtra, the RJD tenure due to the track blockages in and safety considerations sion. Farmers are protesting have been cancelled, divert- bullied’. BJP President Jagat now tactically in support of rest by the Maharashtra from 1990 to 2005 was more Punjab. as agitators have suddenly against the three contro- ed or short terminated. “All Prakash Nadda said, “Every fascism. You may not like police. Sanjay Jaiswal, state horrifying for the people of “Till Date more than 2,225 stopped some train move- versial Agriculture Bills that inward and outward goods person who believes in a him, you may not approve BJP chief said the Congress Bihar. I want to ask the Shiv freight rakes could not be ments and sporadic block- were passed in Parliament in transportation, including free press and freedom of of him, you may despise and Shiv Sena do not be- Sena, NCP and the Con- operated upon carrying vital ade continued at various September. Railway Minister essential commodities have expression is furious at the his very existence but if you lieve in democracy and gress to clarify whether they commodities. Loss already places, especially around Piyush Goyal had written to been affected adversely in Maharashtra Government’s stay silent you support sup- freedom of speech. They are walking on the same expected to have crossed Jandiala, Nabha, Talwandi Punjab Chief Minister Cap- Punjab, Jammu and Kash- bullying and harassment of pression. Who speaks if you are in animosity with him path?” Jaiswal said. The Ma- Rs 1,200 crore already,” the Sabo and Bathinda,” he said. tain Amarinder Singh on Oc- mir, Ladakh and Himachal Arnab Goswami. This is yet are next ?”she said and they can go to any level. harashtra Police’s Raigad spokesperson said. He said He said, as per the report at tober 26 seeking assurance Pradesh. Number of freight another instance of Sonia Continuing with the at- “Journalists are the fourth unit on Wednesday morn- that the agitators have con- 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the about the safety of tracks and trains, including loaded and Rahul Gandhi-directed tack on the Congress, BJP’s pillar of democracy. Can ing raided the residence of tinued dharna at platforms farmers’ agitation was con- running staff to resume oper- trains remained stuck as antic of silencing those who national vice president, Rahul Gandhi do a candle Republic TV owner and ar- and near railway tracks. tinuing at 32 places -- 31 in ations. The offi cial said that such for periods upto 15-20 disagree with them. Shame- Baijayant Jay Panda said, march on this? Rahul Gan- rested its Chief Editor Arnab “Train movement again sus- Northern Railway and one in due to the continued block- days,” he said. ful!” While Minister of In- “Disconcerting scenes of dhi had supported Arnab Goswami in an abetment. WB urges people not to burst Goa Cong slams NBW for clearing firecrackers in Kali Puja, Diwali Kolkata, Nov 4 (UNI) Bandyopadhyay said. He ̋ contentious projects The West Bengal gov- said the ban on bursting ernment on Tuesday firecrackers is imposed Panaji, Nov 4 (UNI) The ance of Goa,” former Chief ways and drawing of a new pledged all residents not to curb air pollution Congress in Goa on Wednes- Minister and Congress MLA high tension power, spread to allow bursting of fire- which is extra hazardous day slammed the National from Poriem, Pratapsingh across protected forests in crackers during Kali Puja, for people infected with Board for Wildlife (NBW) for Rane, told a press conference and around Mollem village. Diwali to check the level the coronavirus. granting clearances to three here. “These areas consist of The projects had already of air pollution especially “I also urge the local central projects in the pro- endangered species like tiger been cleared by the Na- in the wake of Covid-19 people to contact the lo- tected forest areas of Goa, which is our national animal tional Board for Wildlife in pandemic. cal police station in case while also announcing a and gaur which is our state April this year. Opposition “The West Bengal gov- of anything. The pan- public rally to create aware- animal. The National Board as well as civil society groups ernment will not allow dals (marquees) for Kali ness about the damage that for Wildlife is supposed to and tourism bodies have ex- bursting of firecrackers Puja should be open on the projects earmarked in protect bio-diversity and not pressed their apprehension during Kali puja and Di- all three sides so that air Mollem village in the West- give free hand for disturbing that the projects are being wali to check air pollution can pass. The celebra- ern Ghats are likely to cause. and destroying the nature,” pushed at an “express pace” and also because they are tion must be done main- “The land in Mollem, a Pratapsingh Rane said. to facilitate movement of hazardous for Covid-19 taining all necessary large part of which is pro- Nearly 50,000 trees lo- coal imported through the patients. Therefore, I Covid-19 health safety tected as Bhagwan Maha- cated in and around Mollem Mormugao Port Trust facil- request everyone not in- protocols,” said Bandyo- vir Wildlife Sanctuary since village have been slotted for ity in Goa to steel mills in MINISTER OF STATE FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT dulge in any such activi- padhyay. The state chief 1969 and the Mollem Na- felling for the multiple cen- Karnataka’s Bellary district CHARGE), SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL VIRTUALLY INAUGURATES THE ties during Kali Puja and secretary said that the tional Park since 1978, needs tral government projects and nearby areas. Earlier this “TOURIST FACILITATION CENTRE” FACILITY AT GURUVAYUR, KERALA Diwali this year,” state procession for Kali Puja to be protected forever to which includes expansion week, opposition parties and UNDER PRASHAD SCHEME, IN NEW DELHI PIB chief secretary Alapan would be carried. maintain the ecological bal- of railway lines and high- civil society activists. How the ‘Wild Frank’ of Indian Firecrackers business hit badly amid television Arnab Goswami was tamed COVID-19 pandemic in Gurugram Mumbai, Nov 4 (UNI) After a lot of hullaballoo and requested him to co- own video team to switch Gurugram, Nov 4 (UNI) retail shops (with temporary in the fi recrackers business,” “This year the ongoing CO- In a lightning strike opera- for nearly 15 minutes at the operate in everybody’s in- off their cameras… Then The ongoing Covid-19 pan- licence) are allowed to sell he said. The fi recracker sell- VID pandemic hit people’s tion, the Maharashtra Po- fl at, the police team man- terest,” according to police he was assaulted and not demic and confusion over fi recrackers. The Gurugram ers claim that this time the income as earlier a customer lice on Wednesday morn- aged to take away Arnab, sources, even as the family allowed to take water and operation of fi recracker district has only 6-7 godowns manufacturers located in who used to buy Rs 5,000 of ing swooped on the home once dragging him by his continued to argue. medicines,” she claimed. shops has decreased sales of of fi reworks. Sivakasi in Tami Nadu and fi recrackers, this year he is of Republic TV owner and hair and by his arm, and At one point, Goswami, When Goswami Jr. tried fi recrackers by 25 per cent in Ashok Saini, owner of Star parts of Rajasthan have sup- spending only Rs 1,000 to Chief Editor Arnab Goswa- bundled him into a waiting who kept protesting stating to intervene for his father, Gurugram this year. Nights Fireworks, one of the plied only green crackers. buy crackers. It means they mi in the 2018 double-sui- police van which whisked that his arrest was “illegal” he too was told to “keep off” Due to the pandemic and fi reworks merchants said, As per new directions of are purchasing small quanti- cide case of a businessman him off to Raigad, with a and wanted to speak with as the police went about air pollution the markets in “Due to ongoing coronavirus the district magistrate in ties,” Saini added. in Raigad. camera team from Repub- his lawyers, was pushed on their job as R-TV team Gurugram are still deserted. and air pollution fi recracker Gurugram, fi reworks can Meanwhile, several buy- Around 8 a.m., a team of lic TV trailing. a sofa near a french win- rushed there to capture and However, on the other businesses are going down. be used only on Diwali on ers said that the cause of over a dozen senior police Taken by complete sur- dow as a couple of other telecast the operations live. hand the fi recrackers mer- The other reason is confu- November 14 between 8 to pollution is not fi recrackers offi cials from Mumbai and prise, the Goswamis, in- cops stood nearby. “He (Goswami) has been chants in Gurugram are sell- sion among the people. I re- 10 pm. The fi recracker mer- but other activities. “Con- Raigad, several of them cluding Arnab, his wife His wife started arguing arrested in connection with ing environmentally friendly ceive a number of calls from chants claimed that people struction works, vehicles armed -- led by former Samyabrata, their teen- with Vaze and other police the suicide case of a man fi reworks or ‘green’ crackers people to check whether from Delhi, Noida, Guru- and stubble burning is also ‘encounter specialist’ and aged son and some others offi cials, but as she seemed and his mother, registered as mandated by the Supreme shops are open or not”. gram and other districts causing huge pollution,” said now with the elite Crime strongly protested, but the to get too close, a couple in 2018 (in Raigad). The Court. The fi recrackers are “The profi t margin was come to purchase fi recrack- Aman Dalal who has come Intelligence Unit (CIU) Sa- police appeared to be in a of women police constable same court and the same available for sale only at 30-35 per cent but this year ers. They said every shop from Noida to buy fi recrack- chin Vaze -- descended on rough and tough mood. fi rmly made her sit on a police have reopened the designated shops-cum- now it is 10-15 per cent only. with a licence is open till ers, adding that the govern- his Worli home in Raheja “We had an arrest war- sofa. “The police asked the case,”, Vaze later told me- godowns in Gadoli and Ka- This Diwali green crackers they get any direction from ment must focus on other Complex to pick him up. rant which we showed him Republic TV team and their diapersons. dipur area in Gurugram, no are the only hope of a revival the court or authorities. elements. SOUTH 4 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Survey says 1.93 cr K’taka residents Naidu is stay-at-home zoom leader corona-infected or cured: Minister of closed party: YSRCP Amaravati, Nov 4 (UNI) Bengaluru, Nov 4 (UNI) A were infected in the past and The ruling YSRCP party in sero survey conducted in Sep- found to have IgG antibodies Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday tember revealed that 1.93 crore against the virus,” said Sudha- slammed former Chief Minister people across Karnataka were kar. In contrast, the seropreva- N. Chandrababu Naidu and his infected by coronavirus or lence of IgG in New Delhi was son, TDP national general sec- had the infection in the past,” 29.1 per cent, in Mumbai 16 per retary Nara Lokesh, for criticis- Health Minister K Sudhakar cent in non-slum settings and ing the state government on said on Wednesday. 57 per cent in slum settings, in several fronts. “Out of an estimated Pune 36.1-65.4 per cent, in In- Nara Lokesh had recently 7.07-crore population in Kar- dore 7.8 per cent, in Puducher- toured the flood-hit areas in the nataka, the study estimates ry 22.7 per cent and in Chennai state and attacked the Jaggan that 1.93 crore (27.3 per cent) 32.3 per cent. Reddy government for failing to are infected or had the infec- The national survey ICMR help the people. tion in the past,” Sudhakar told conducted in 70 districts across Gadikota Srikant Reddy, reporters here. The Health De- settings like markets, malls, dard Indian Council of Medical the country showed a sero the YSRCP chief whip said the some flood-affected places, and of Technology-Bombay (IIT- partment conducted the sur- retail stores, bus stops, railway Research (ICMR) protocols and prevalence of 0.7 per cent in Telugu Desam Party (TDP) su- ridiculed that he did not even B) students, the senior YSRCP vey from September 3-16 to stations, in middle-risk catego- ICMR approved laboratory net- the first round (May) and 7.1 premo and principal opposi- know the difference between a leader alleged that he manages estimate corona prevalence in ry; and elderly and comorbid work in the state. per cent in the second round tion leader in Andhra Pradesh, paddy field and a fish pond. those kinds of meetings with those aged 18 and above in 30 persons in high-risk category. Of the 16,585 people tested (August-September). Nara Chandrababu Naidu, was Reddy alleged that Lokesh TDP activists and claims them districts across the southern “The study used Rapid An- in the three categories, analy- All the surveys captured only a stay-at-home zoom leader. posed for some photos during to be intellectuals and doctors. state. Three groups of people tigen Test (RAT) and Reverse sis was done on the results of the evidence of infection in the “It’s (TDP) a closed party with his tour and returned home to He questioned Naidu that were surveyed -- pregnant Transcription Polymerase 15,624, whose RAT plus RT- past (IgG). They were limited to a stay-at-home leader who does Hyderabad. what was he doing as an op- women, persons attending out- Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test PCR and Covid-Kavach en- capture information in metro- not come out of his home. He “You (Naidu) are hiding in position leader other than just patient department in hospitals for the diagnosis of acute infec- zyme-linked immunosorbent politan area. “In contrast, the is a zoom leader who conducts your home without coming slinging mud at the govern- in low-risk category; persons tion,” said Sudhakar. assay antibody test results were survey in Karnataka has cap- zoom meetings,” alleged Reddy out and criticizing our govern- ment.Reddy also attacked him moving in the community like Serum testing for Immuno- matched. “The overall weighted tured total prevalence, includ- about Naidu and TDP. ment,” he said. saying that Naidu made tall bus conductors, vendors at globulin (IgG) antibodies was adjusted sero prevalence of IgG ing information on current and According to Reddy, the state The chief whip said, “The promises of making Amaravati vegetable markets, healthcare conducted to know the protec- was 16.4 per cent. It suggests past infections,” asserted Sud- government was doing a great state government has been do- like Dallas, Singapore, Sweden, workers, individuals in contain- tion offered by the immune re- that in the surveyed popula- hakar. At the state level, there job while Naidu was simply ing wonderful work with so Kazakhstan, Tashkent, Japan ment zones and congregation sponse. The survey used stan- tion, 16.4 per cent of the people were 40 undetected. criticizing without knowing many welfare activities and and Tokyo.“You told all the what was happening and how programmes, but Naidu is talk- names in the world. You wasted people were coping with the ing ill of the state as if it is go- time telling all these kinds of K’taka to take ‘calculated decision’ Coronavirus pandemic. ing through losses only and words. Whatever Buddha statue He claimed that the former nothing good is happening in you were showing always, even Chief Minister sent his son and the state”.Taking a dig at Naidu that was built during late Y.S. on reopening schools TDP national general secretary over his recent virtual confer- Rajasekhar Reddy’s time. You Nara Lokesh for optics to tour ence with some Indian Institute are doing graphics and drama. Bengaluru, Nov 4 (UNI) Karna- “We are still evaluating the pros the first phase, then Class VIII the same will be discussed with taka will take a “calculated deci- and cons of this decision. Current- students can come one day, the the Chief Minister following sion” whether to reopen schools ly the state has decided to reopen next day Class IX students can which a decision will be taken. Child falls into 200-ft deep borewell in a week’s time, Primary and degree and post-graduate colleges come followed by Class X stu- Besides this, the experts have Secondary Education Minister S. from November 17 onwards. We dents. This cycle may continue,” also favoured to reopen residen- in MP, Army called in Suresh Kumar said on Wednesday. have not decided anything yet. he said. He further added that a tial schools - Moraraji Desai, Kit- Speaking to reporters on the We are only evaluating the possi- meeting of all the top officials of tur Rani Chennamma, Ekalavya, sidelines of a series of meetings he bilities,” he said.According to Ku- the concerned departments and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, SC/ST Tal- Niwari, Nov 4 (UNI) hya Pradesh. Rescue borewell at his farm in Harikishan’s four- convened to decide on reopening mar, the officials concerned and district officials will be held and ented Girls, B.R. Ambedkar, and A four-year-old child operations have begun Barho Bujurg village of year-old son Prahlad schools in the state, Kumar said experts have favoured reopening the situation will be reviewed. Indira Gandhi residential schools has fallen into a 200 and the Army has been Niwari district. The pit was playing near the that the state already has examples of schools in a staggered manner. The minister said that following - which are essentially utilised by feet deep borewell called in to help. Ac- was open and a big iron pit. He had removed like Andhra Pradesh taking deci- “For instance, if the state de- the meeting and after receiving the economically weaker sec- dug in a field in Ni- cording to information, utensil had been kept the utensil and acci- sion to reopen schools before it. cides to reopen high schools in feedback from all the quarters, tions of the state. wari district of Mad- Harikishan had dug a to close its mouth. dentally fell. SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY SPORTS ASSOCIATION (SWRSA) Minister Puvvada inaugurates Telangana FELICITATES EKALAVYA AWARDEES & COACHES Martyrs’ Memorial in Kothagudem Indian Railways has always en- couraged its sportspersons in Special Correspondent at a cost of Rs.20 lakh at respective field of sports. A large Kothagudem, November 4: Pragati Maidan here on number of sports persons who Transport Minister Puvvada Wednesday, he recalled have joined Railway represent Ajay Kumar said that Telangana the martyrdom in the first India at the international and State had become a role model and second phases of the national for other States in implement- movement for a separate arena and have brought glory to ing the development and wel- Telangana and lauded the country and to Indian Rail- fare programmes. Speaking the second phase for be- ways.Ekalavya Award is given by after inaugurating the Telan- ing non-violent. He said the Government of Karnataka to gana Martyrs’ Memorial built that the rulers of the com- sports personalities for their out- standing performance. This year bined State had registered cases Ekalavya award was given for the at the 18th Asian Games at Jakar- Championship at Jakarta 2019. performances in their respec- and tortured the activists who performance of sports persons ta Indonesia 2018 & Com- (Joined Railway 2019). 4) Shri tive sport. He wished them all not only withstood all the travails during 2017 to 2019. The award- monwealth games at Australia Raju Bati (Cycling): Represented the best in their future compe- but also made everyone join the ees received a certificate, bronze – 2018 (Joined Railway 2016). 2) India at the 18th Asian Games at titions. Inspired by the Fit India movement for the State. “The Statue of Ekalavya and a cash Ms. Megha Gugard (Cycling): Jakarta Indonesia 2018 & Campaign launched by Hon’ble credit of making the State an ide- award of Rs.2 Lakhs each. Represented India in Track Asian 38th Asian Track Cycling Cham- Prime Minister, Shri Singh en- al one would go to the TRS gov- Shri Ajay Kumar Singh, GM/SWR Cycling Championship 2017, pionship at Malaysia-2018. couraged these awardees to be ernment. The government is even who is also the patron of the (4th Place) and Silver medal at (Joined Railway 2018) Coaches role models for the Railway Fra- providing water from Mission South Western Railway Sports the Track Cycling Asia Cup 2017. 1) Smt Zareen P S (Basketball) ternity by promoting other Rail- Bhagiratha to the remotest parts Association (SWRSA) today fe- (Joined Railway 2017). 2) Shri Nijappa Yenth (Cycling) way employees to participate in of the districts like Guthikoya licitated the 4 Ekalavya Awardees 3) Shri Venkappa K (Cycling): Shri Singh congratulated the fitness activities. Shri Singh also Gudem and Rallagudem villages of SWR along with their coaches. Represented India in the World awardees and expressed happi- commended the efforts of Shri GREATER WARANGAL MUNICIPAL CORPORATION COMMISSIONER PAMELA SATPATHY in Cherla mandal through solar The details of awardees are as Cycling Championship at Swit- ness on the accomplishment of S S Katware, President, SWRSA INSPECTING THE PROGRESS OF PARK WORKS TAKEN UP UNDER AMRUT AND CM power,” he said and reminded below:- 1) Ms. Bhandavya H M, zerland 2018 and Bronze med- these sportspersons for making and other members in encourag- ASSURANCE SCHEMES IN 50TH AND 54TH DIVISIONS OF THE CITY ON WEDNESDAY. that the government had even re- (Basketball): Represented India al at the Asian Track Cycling Indian Railways proud by their ing sports activities on Railway. SEEN ARE CHO SUNITA, HO PRISCILLA AND DE SANTOSH BABU solved the power problem.

stoppages at Madgaon – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya RUNNING OF ONE WAY SUPERFAST EXPRESS SPECIAL TRAINS FROM 18:45/19;00 hrs, Thivim – – 08:08/08:23 hrs, Buxar Three held and 40 Kg HUBBALLI TO KATIHAR AND VASCO DA GAMA TO SAHARSA 20:00/20:02 hrs, Sawant- – 09:30/09:32 hrs, Ara of ganja seized wadi Road – 20:28/20:30 – 10:28/10:30 hrs, Patli- November 04 Hubballi rive Katihar at 21:30 hrs on 13:55/13:57 hrs, Balharshah Second Class Coaches and hrs, Ratnagiri – putra – 11:30/11:40 hrs, : South Western Railway 08.11.2020(Sunday). (One – 16:10/16:20 hrs, Nagpur – TWO Second Class Luggage 00:50/00:55 hrs, Chiplun Hajipur – 12:25/12:30 hrs, Special Correspondent has decided to run Hub- Trip one way only). Enroute 19:15/19:20 hrs, Cum Brake Vans. 2. Train – 02:24/02:26 hrs, Panvel Barauni – 14:00/14:05 Mahabubabad: Three ganja smugglers including balli – Katihar and Vasco Da the train will have stoppag- Itarasi – 23:35/23:45 hrs, No. 07304 Vasco Da Gama – – 06:20/06:25 hrs, Kalyan hrs and Khagaria – a woman have been arrested by Kesamudram Gama – Saharsa One Way es at Gadag – 22:40/22:42 Jabalpur – 03:05/03:15 hrs, Saharsa One Way Superfast – 07:32/07:35 hrs , Igat- 15:00/15:05 hrs. The train police seizing 40 kgs of dry-ganja worth Rs4 lakhs Superfast Express Special hrs, Koppal – 23:40/23:42 Katni – 04:35/04:40 hrs, Express Special with Spe- puri – 09:20/09:25 hrs, will have a composition at Upparpally crossroads in Kesamudram mandal with Special Fare trains as hrs, Hosapete – 00:20/00:25 Satna – 06:15/06:25 hrs, cial Fare:- Train No. 07304 Nasik Road – 10:20/10:25 of 20 coaches i.e. TWO on Wednesday. The police also seized a SUV used detailed below:-1. Train No. hrs, Ballari – 01:50/01:55 Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhy- Vasco Da Gama – Saharsa hrs, Manmad – AC 3 - Tier Coaches, for transporting the contraband. The arrested were 07303 Hubballi – Katihar hrs, Guntakal – 02:45/02:50 aya – 11:30/11:40 hrs, Ara One Way Superfast Ex- 11:15/11:20 hrs, Bhusaval TWELVE Second Class identified as Siba Sankar Sahu, Madhakami Doola One Way Superfast Express hrs, Dhone - 04:30/04:35 – 13:40/13:45 hrs, Patna – press Special with Special – 13:50/13:55 hrs, Khand- Sleeper Coaches, FOUR alias Venkat and Sarkaar Swapna of Odisha State. Special with Special Fare:- hrs, Kurnool City – 14:45/14:55 hrs and Barau- Fare will depart from Vasco wa – 16:40/16:45 hrs, General Second Class Disclosing this at a press meet here on Wednesday, Train No. 07303 Hubballi 05:30/05:32 hrs, Mahbub- ni – 17:00/17:05 hrs. The Da Gama at 18:00 hrs on Itarasi – 19:15/19:25 hrs, Coaches and TWO Sec- SP N.Koti Reddy said that the police, who were – Katihar One Way Super- nagar – 07:35/07:37 hrs, Ka- train will have a composi- 07.11.2020 (Saturday) and Jabalpur – 23:00/23:10 ond Class Luggage Cum conducting the vehicle check found the people fast Express Special with cheguda – 09:20/09:30 hrs, tion of 23 coaches i.e. TWO arrive Saharsa at 16:00 hrs hrs, Katni – 00:15/00:20 Brake Vans.(Chief Pub- travelling in the SUV suspiciously and checked their special fare will depart from Kazipet – 11:45/11:47 hrs, AC 3 - Tier Coaches, EIGHT on 09.11.2020(Monday). hrs, Satna – 01:35/01:45 lic Relations Officer baggage where they found packets of ganja which Hubballi at 21:30 hrs on Manchiryal – 13:10/13:12 Second Class Sleeper (One Trip one way only). hrs, Prayagraj Chheo- South Western Railway, were purchased in Odisha five days ago. 06.11.2020 (Friday) and ar- hrs, Sirpur Khaghaznagar – Coaches, ELEVEN General Enroute the train will have ki 04:55/04:57 hrs, Pt. Hubballi) OP-ED 5 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad

profitability. The details provided in returns in the past decade and a half COVID-19: The world’s biggest the fund’s “Return and Risk” report or so. But that only tells part of the make it possible to discern a pos- story. sible pathway to success. By contrast, the decision to avoid Exclusions companies on the basis of their con- wealth fund in Norway reaps The fund has two broad catego- duct toward society has actually ries of companies it shuns and ejects boosted returns by 0.8 percentage from its benchmark calculations: point since 2006, the fund calcu- - Exclusions based on products lates. Moreover, as environmental, an ethical bonus discard weapons makers, tobacco social and governance issues have companies and those that depend become more prevalent in portfo- approach to investing, however, may on coal production for their revenue; lio construction across the industry help it eventually emerge from the - Exclusions based on corporate as a whole and more fund manag- rout with fewer bruises than other as- conduct cover firms guilty of corrup- ers adopt similar exclusion policies, set managers. tion, environmental damage or hu- the Norwegian fund is starting to see Norges Bank Investment Manage- man rights violations. benefits from its stance on both cat- ment’s equity portfolio was down Overall, kicking miscreants out of egorizations. about 23% through Wednesday, the the portfolio has boosted returns for Last year, for example, barring com- fund said last week. That followed a the past two years. panies that depend on coal for their return on stocks of 26% in 2019 that, The impact of that stance is evolving revenue, whether by mining the fos- along with its fixed income and prop- over time. As the chart shows, swings sil fuel or using it to generate power, erty investments, contributed to an between positive and negative contri- added 8 basis points to returns; shun- overall return for last year of almost butions are getting smaller. ning tobacco companies, which fell 20%, the best performance since 2009. When looked at since 2006, returns out of favor with investors last year None of that was too surprising. have been 1.3 percentage points lower relative to the broader market, added Its equity returns act as a proxy for than they would have been without the a further 4 basis points. global stocks, which boomed last year exclusions, according to the fund’s cal- Those are small numbers given the and have plummeted in recent weeks. culations. But the bulk of that under- amount of money involved. But Nor- What stands out, though, is how performance is because of a rip-roaring way’s sovereign fund has been a trail- the fund is starting to reap the ben- performance by tobacco companies blazer in its willingness to withhold efits of putting environmental, social Philip Morris International Inc. and capital from companies deemed not and governance considerations at the Altria Group Inc. for most of that time, to share its values. If it can prove that forefront of its investment decisions, although they’ve dipped recently. doing good need not mean sacrificing while the rest of the investing crowd As a result, the decision to exclude returns, more of the asset manage- By Bloomberg about $945 billion, has seen its re- starts to catch up with the need for tobacco producers and makers of oth- ment community might be persuaded Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, turns eroded this year as the Covid-19 capital allocation to serve a broader er potentially harmful products have to follow suit “” for all of our sakes. the world’s biggest with assets of pandemic trashes equities. Its ethical aim of ranges than just corporate subtracted 2.1 percentage points from Gulf News Challenge for the world and United States By Dianne Feinstein Grappling with pandemic augment critical supplies, and set rules The coronavirus presents a challenge for These post-WWII and post-9/11 re- requiring other countries to share infor- the — world — and United States the likes of forms are templates for grappling with mation in order to get information. which we haven’t seen in a generation, but one pandemic. For example, the integration When there’s an outbreak, the public that has been warned of at least since 9/11. and information sharing that was put and government would have a single, As we address the acute symptoms in place after the devastating attacks authoritative source to go to learn symp- of this crisis illness and death, but also of 9/11 provides a model for how we toms of a disease, how to prevent its social isolation and financial devasta- should share information about infec- spread, and what to do if they feel sick. It tion we must think ahead to how we will tious diseases domestically and with would consolidate information regarding confront future epidemics and pandem- our allies. travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders ics. We already can take lessons from Likewise, the role of the director of the and “essential work” directives. the tragedy of the coronavirus crisis and National Counterterrorism Centre of- In addition to this new national se- the coalition building it has inspired. fers a model for a new position: director curity center for combating disease, we First, we have clearly seen that neither for combating infectious diseases. must collaborate internationally to le- our (the US) government nor our health This Centre for Combating Infectious verage resources and expertise, much care system was prepared for some- Disease would combine analytical and as we do when confronting other global thing like COVID-19. Congress can and operational functions, ensuring nation- threats such as terrorism and nuclear should play a pivotal role in making sure al preparedness for massive domestic proliferation. If we wait to prepare for necessary changes are made. and global health emergencies. It would the fight against disease until it shows America has a lot of experience at just have the authority to gather and dis- up on our doorstep, it will be too late. this sort of response, most notably in perse information required for a coordi- Development of antivirals and vac- the national security field. After World nated the government response. cines War II, Congress passed laws that rede- The Centers for Disease Control and This will call for strong diplomatic Southern Asia where there are deficits epidemics, helping others as they need signed our security apparatus by estab- Prevention would provide it with data outreach to drive data sharing and ac- in health infrastructure: funding the it. This is our historical role, and it is in lishing the National Security Council, and expertise, but so would every other tions, from disease detection to the de- construction of hospitals and clinics, our national interest: We too, may even- the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the CIA. relevant national agency. velopment of antivirals and vaccines. training health care workers and estab- tually need help from others. Similarly, after 9/11, Congress passed For example, among its first acts would Just as after WWI, the US and other na- lishing ways to monitor disease patterns I hope we never see a pandemic like laws that dramatically changed how the be the creation of a constantly updated, tions established the UN with the aim of and track early indicators of potential the coronavirus again. But experience US confronts terrorism at home and refined and monitored disease database. maintaining global peace and security, outbreaks everywhere. In our globalised tells us that a similar outbreak is more abroad. The Department of Homeland It would track the inventory of personal we need a similar global response to world, international borders cannot likely than not. It is not too soon to anal- Security was established to discern and protective equipment in the national meet the worldwide pandemic threat. contain the likes of the coronavirus. It yse the lessons of the current crisis, in secure the US against domestic and in- stockpile, identify which entities in the Our outreach must include capacity- is up to the United States to lead what order to be ready for the next one. ternational threats. private sector should be called upon to building in Africa, Latin America and must be an international effort against Gulf News COVID-19: Understand the politics of this pandemic

By Charles M. Blow Human cost of COVID-19 There is not likely to be such a dramatic The coronavirus pandemic is first and Furthermore, the theatre of battle is moment with this virus unless a vaccine foremost a global public health crisis. But out of sight, due to patient privacy con- or treatment is quickly developed. in the United States — as is likely true in cerns. This war is being waged in hospi- Still, Trump forecasts a victory mo- many other countries — the response to tals, and the closest most of us will truly ment, saying earlier this month, “Ameri- it is heavily overlaid with political calcu- get to understanding the gravity and hu- cans from every walk of life are coming lations. It is both obvious and inevitable. man cost of the situation is from personal together and thanks to the spirit of our The crisis is unfolding in the lead-up to testimonials from health care providers. people, we will win this war and we are, the election. Here again, the battle differs. In a tra- we’re winning and we’re going to win this Viewed strictly in a political light, the ditional war, or even a terrorist attack, war.” consequences and rewards of responses the front line combatants are public ser- Furthermore, it is nearly impossible to to this virus — good responses as well as vants, extensions of the government: sol- grasp the scope of the lethality of the crisis. bad ones — suggest a new political dy I diers, police officers, firefighters. We see numbers climb, but we rarely see the would submit that in general, a national In the case of a health care emergency, human representation of those numbers. crisis benefits the incumbent, if the na- many of those on the front lines are pri- There is no battlefield to visit. There is tion is perceived to be at war against an vate citizens in a for-profit industry. They no pile of rubble to climb. There is no com- outside actor. In such cases, there is a may rise, and they have in this case, to munal gathering place. Even if there was a predictable nationalistic rallying. Fear true honour, nobility and service, but it place to gather, gatherings are strictly dis- becomes an adhesive; heroism becomes is hard for a politician to take credit for couraged during this crisis. There is no col- an antidepressant. And the president’s their effort and sacrifice. lective action, and therefore collective con- bully pulpit is amplified, as networks car- frame it: “We’re at war, in a true sense people to vilify. An invisible army of sub- namic that has few predecessors. science, because we are isolated from one ry his news conferences and announce- we’re at war, and we are fighting an invis- microscopic infectious agents with no There was an election in the US in the another. The most we see is online concerts ments live and the American public tunes ible enemy.” The problem for Trump is mind and no capacity for malice isn’t an midst of the Spanish Flu pandemic of and convening, and people clapping or in. that this actually isn’t a war. It’s a health enemy that calls up patriotic defensive 1918, but that was a midterm election singing from balconies. There are no can- People need reassurance, stability and crisis. cohesion. year, not a presidential one. dlelight vigils. There are no massive quilts. leadership, and changing the person in The government may attempt to mo- Calling the virus “the Chinese virus” is That is a thing that leaders like to do: Perhaps Trump needs America to view command in the middle of the process bilise in some of the same ways it would the closest Trump can get to a target, to Find a moment when they can declare the fight against the virus as a war against might not appeal to many. if the country were actually at war, but a racist, cultural scapegoating. Regardless a victory, even if the war still rages — an army unleashed by a foreign power — “We are at war” health crisis carries a different psycho- of where the first case of this virus was George W. Bush on an aircraft carrier one over which we will emerge victori- As such, Donald Trump has tried in logical freight than a combat war. identified, the United States now has standing in front of a “Mission Accom- ous. Seen the other way, the way it truly every way to make fighting the pandem- A virus is invisible, as Trump originally more confirmed cases than any country plished” banner, or Barack Obama an- is: as a global health emergency. ic feel like fighting a war As he tried to phrased it so there isn’t a person or a in the world nouncing the killing of Osama bin Laden Gulf News INTERNATIONAL 6 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad S.KOREA CAPTURES N.KOREAN MAN 4 killed in Nevada TRUMP CALLS 2020 ELECTION ‘FRAUD’, SAYING HE’LL GO TO SC AFTER CROSSING BORDER shooting Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) reported."We didn't win it, we Seoul, Nov 4 (UNI) South sive search operations.“In Las Vegas, Nov 4 (UNI) At US President Donald Trump won it by a lot," he sid. Korean authorities on coordination with related least four people were killed on Wednesday said that the He also claimed a lead in Wednesday took a North Ko- authorities, we will carry in a shooting in the US state 2020 presidential election was Pennsylvania, similarly like rean man into custody after out investigation into the of Nevada, authorities said, a "fraud being committed on his Democratic rival Joe cross the two Koreas’ eastern man, including how he adding that one of the victims the American public", add- Biden did earlier on elec- border, offi cials said. crossed the border and if was a possible suspect. ing that he will go to the US tion night.But it was still too In a statement, the South’s he has the intention to de- The shooting took place on Supreme Court to challenge early to determine a winner Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) fect to the South. Tuesday in Henderson, a city Tuesday night's outcome in the state. said the man was captured “No unusual moves by located about 25 km from Las He made the remarks while The states where Trump has more than 10 hours after he the North Korean military Vegas, reports NBC News. addressing supporters and won are South Dakota, Utah, crossed the border in Gos- have been detected,” the JCS Addressing reporters, a city family at the White House. Missouri, Louisiana, Nebras- eong county late Tuesday, statement added. police offi cial Capt. Jason Without providing any evi- ka, North Dakota, Arkansas, Yonhap News Agency re- The last known defec- Kuzik said that a fi fth injured dence and despite millions of Alabama, Mississippi, Okla- ported. tion by North Koreans took person was taken to a hospital votes yet to be counted, the homa, Tennessee, Kentucky, The South’s surveillance place in December 2018, but his condition was not im- President said: dent further said that he was said: "Millions and millions West Virginia, and Indiana. equipment detected the when a soldier crossed the mediately knows. "This is a fraud on the going to declare victory on of people voted for us. A very Meanwhile, Biden has won crossing, prompting the military demarcation line According to Kuzik, police American public. This is Tuesday evening."We were sad group of people is trying Delaware, Colorado, New military to launch exten- to the South. offi cers found two people an embarrassment to our getting ready for a big cel- to disenfranchise that group Hampshire, District of Co- with gun shot wounds after country."Frankly we did win ebration.We were winning of people. lumbia, New York, Vermont, an emergency call was made this election."Trump added everything. And all of a sud- "Trump also celebrated his Connecticut, Virginia, Illinois, MPS TO VOTE ON ENGLAND’S to report hearing gunfi re.The that he would go to the US den it was just called off," he big win in Florida, considered Maryland, Massachusetts, identities of the fi ve people Supreme Court and wanted said.Attacking legitimate vote a make or break state to deter- New Jersey, Rhode Island and MONTH˨LONG LOCKDOWN were yet to be ascertained. "all voting to stop".The Presi- counting efforts, the President mine the fi nal result, the BBC California. INDIAN ARMY CHIEF GENERAL NARAVANE ARRIVES IN KATHMANDU Kathmandu, Nov 4 (UNI) In- dari during a function in the that he was delighted for his dian Army Chief General Manoj President’s Offi ce, according to upcoming trip.“I am sure that Mukund Naravane arrived in the Nepal Army. this visit will go a long way in Kathmandu on Wednesday on Nepal and India have a his- strengthening the bonds and a three-day visit to the Hima- toric tradition of conferring the friendships that the two armies layan nation at the invitation of honorary title to each other’s cherish,” he said. his Nepali counterpart, General army chief since 1950. General Naravane will be the Purna Chandra Thapa. He will meet Prime Minister senior-most Indian offi cial to At a time when the Nepal- KP Sharma Oli on Friday ber- visit Nepal following the coun- London, Nov 4 (UNI) will last until December 2, India ties were at an all time low fore wrapping up his visit. tries’ boundary dispute since British MPs on Wednesday the BBC reported. due to the boundary dispute, Other events in his program last November after placing will vote on the UK govern- Under the new lockdow, the visit is expected to cement also include paying homage disputed territories in its new ment’s decision to impose pubs, restaurants, gyms the weakened relations be- at the martyr’s memorial in political map. a month-long lockdown in and non-essential shops tween the two neighbours. the Army Pavilion, receiving a He however, added a twist England, slated to go into will remain closed. Security has been height- guard of honour in the Army in May after India opened a effect on Thursday, due Defending the govern- ened in Kathmandu and due to Headquarters, holding an of- new track linking the Man- to an unabated rise in the ment’s decision, chief the security reason, the details fi cial meeting with General sarover to Indian state of Ut- number of new Covid-19 medical officer Chris Whit- of Navarane’s visit, including Thapa and address student of- tarakhand.Nepal protested cases amid the second ty said that “economically his local accommodation, and been disclosed.Ahead of his ar- Thursday, Naravane will receive fi cers at the Army Command the opening of the new track wave of the pandemic.If ap- and socially destructive” routes for travelling to the Nepal rival, the Nepal Police rounded the honorary rank of general and Staff College in Shivapuri by India because the newly proved, the restrictions will lockdowns were the only Army headquarters, the Presi- up some people who were sup- of Nepal Army on Thursday, near Kathmandu.A day ahead constructed road surpasses a come into force just after practical option to stem the dent’s Offi ce, and the Prime posed to protest against the which will be conferred to him of his visit, Naravane issued a tri-juncture between Nepal, Wednesday midnight and spread of Covid-19. Minister’s Residence, have not Indian Army chief’s trip.On by President Bidhya Devi Bhan- statement on Tuesday saying India and China. Nirav Modi faces another setback as UK judge rules in India’s favour London, Nov 4 (UNI) Fugi- Court. Modi was remanded in and is yet to be extradited. the judgement in case of Vijay by police.”“There were many tion Service (CPS), on behalf tive diamond merchant, Nirav custody till December 1. Both Arguing the overturning Mallya, which said that state- complaints that dishonest of the federal government of Modi, faced another setback sides will make their closing of Shankaran’s extradition ments under section 161 were police officers can write any- India, said the argument on as a UK judge on ruled in the submissions on January 7 and based on government of In- valid in the court of law. thing they like in them and Shankaran was “nonsense” government of Indias favour 8 and the judgement is ex- dia’s evidence not meeting Referring to a report by the the statements are often in- and “a misguided point” and by allowing the admissibility of pected a few weeks after that the UK extradition criteria, Law Commission of India, accurate. told Judge Goozee he was its evidence against Modi. The in 2021. Montgomery told the court which claimed they “should Section 161 statements are “bound by Mallya on (sec- development improves chanc- Modi’s lawyer, Clare Mont- that statements under section never have any evidential not directly made by witness- tion) 161”. es of Modi’s extradition to In- gomery QC, countered In- 161 of Code of Criminal Pro- value”, Montgomery said, es or directly confirmed by “Section 161 is the way the dia.Tuesday’s hearing was an dia’s arguments at the hear- cedure in India (statements ‘’The concern in India is them to be true - it is simply a CBI takes witness statements additional hearing scheduled ing by comparing the case of witnesses recorded and these statements are not be- self-fulfilling assertion of (an) in India. This would change to rule on the admissibility with ex Indian Navy officer signed by the police) were strong opposition, district ing taken from witnesses, and officer,” Montgomery added. the entire nature of evidence of evidence presented before but now an arms dealer, Ravi not admissible in extradition judge Samuel Mark Goozee are rather the product of cor- Helen Malcom QC, repre- from India for extraditions,” the Westminster Magistrates Shankaran, who is in the UK cases.Despite Montgomery’s decided to rule according to rupt or incompetent conduct senting the Crown Prosecu- Malcom added. S. Africa to unlock 62 bn 14 arrested in connection to Pak Education Ministers USD infra investment Vienna shootings to decide about school closures Islamabad, Nov 4 (UNI) will be in attendance, Geo regarding school closures. Johannesburg, Nov 4 (UNI) As vestment after the pandemic’s Vienna, Nov 4 (UNI) At least 14 enstettengasse synagogue at a city Amid a continued spike News reported.Sources said It is again clarifi ed that edu- South Africa’s growth is project- devastation, Xinhua reported. people were arrested after mul- centre area.The gunman has been in the number of new Co- the Ministers will review cational institutions are not ed to shrink by almost 8 per cent “Key priority intervention tiple police raids were carried out April 2019 for trying to travel to Syria vid-19 cases, the Pakistan the situation in educational being closed," Geo News in 2020, President Cyril Rama- is promoting aggressive in- in connection to the shootings in to join Islamic State (IS) jihadis. government has called a institutes and take the next quoted the Minister as say- phosa said the government was frastructure investment and the Austrian capital of Vienna that Nehammer said that although meeting of all provincial Ed- steps accordingly. ing in a tweet. prioritizing economic reform supporting its delivery, the claimed the lives of four people ear- there was no indication of the in- ucation ministers on Thurs- The Ministers are also According to the National and mass investments in infra- pandemic severely disrupted lier this week, the media reported on volvement of a second assailant, but day to discuss the possibil- likely to discuss other mat- Command and Operation structure. economic activity,” he noted. Wednesday. the possibility could not be ruled ity of school closures and ters, including the dates for Centre (NCOC), Pakistan “Over the next four years we Ramaphosa said the infra- In a statement, Interior Minister out immediately. winter vacations. winter vacations and the reported a total of 1,167 new hope to unlock 1 trillion rand structure investment would fo- Karl Nehammer said the 14 people In a video on its online propa- According to sources, the commencement of the new coronavirus cases and 14 (62.4 billion USD) in infra- cus on different areas ranging linked to the 20-year-old Islamist ganda channel, the IS terror group federal Minister for Educa- academic year from April deaths in the last 24 hours, structure investment,” said the from large scale building proj- gunman Kujtim Fejzulai, who had claimed responsibility for the attack. tion Shafqat Mahmood will to August 2021, the sources Dawn news reported. President at the Infrastructure ects to maintaining existing in- been freed from jail last December, Meanwhile, Austrian Chancellor preside over the meeting, added.On Tuesday, Mah- With the latest tallies, South Africa Project Preparation frastructure. were arrested in the Vienna area, St Sebastian Kurz confi rmed that the while ministers from all mood issued a clarifi cation the country's overall casel- Roundtable and Marketplace “Throughout, our focus is Polten town and Linz city, the BBC four victims were an elderly woman, the four provinces, along regarding school closures, oad and death toll stood at on Tuesday.He said his govern- on catalysing job creation and reported.Fejzulai was shot dead by an elderly man, a young man and a with representatives from saying that the government 337,029 and 6,857, respec- ment was ready to rebuild the ensuring that local businesses the police as he fi red on passers-by waitress, while 22 people were also Pakistan occupied Kashmir has not decided anything tively.Most of the new cases economy and welcome new in- benefi t,” he said. on Monday evening near the Seit- injured, reports the BBC. and Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), yet."Rumours again afl oat were reported in Karachi.

The state went to former souri, Louisiana, Nebraska, Joe Biden addresses crowd in home state Delaware Democratic hopeful Hill- North Dakota, Arkansas, Ala- Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) As are," the BBC quoted Biden where we are. 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E-MAIL:E-MAIL: [email protected]@YAHOO.IN SPORTS 7 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Marlon Samuels bids adieu Hockey activities resume in Federer-Nadal rivalry ‘greatest’ not just to professional cricket Tamil Nadu & Puducherry in tennis but globally: Sindhu He scored over 11,000 Puducherry, Nov 4 (UNI) Sekar J Manoharan, President Mumbai, Nov 4 (UNI) other on and off the camera and have some incredible international runs and also Hockey players in Tamil Nadu of Hockey Unit of Tamil picked over 150 wickets. and Puducherry have resumed Nadu."Due to unavailability of Samuels was always a limited sports activities in transportation, not all players man for the big occasion, as accordance with the Ministry are able to start activities he proved in both of West of Home Affairs'(MHA) to prepare themselves for Indies' title wins in two T20 guidelines amid the Covid-19 domestic events. World Cups. pandemic. However, just 65 players In 2012, he scored 78 off In Tamil Nadu, while there resuming is still a good start 56 balls against Sri Lanka in are several restrictions due to and we will encourage players the finals while four years the ongoing battle with the to get out and play and express later, he played a brilliant pandemic, about 65 players to them the importance of knock of 85 not out which have returned to the field. following all protocols," he helped Windies seal a four- These players are above added. wicket win against England the age group of 18 years and In Puducherry, around history, but I think off the court at the iconic Eden Gardens are training towards the state 50 players from sub-junior, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is pretty incredible and I’ve are the moments that make St. Lucia, Nov 4 (UNI) in Kolkata. championships which will be junior and senior categories believes Roger Federer and seen that being a part of IPTL them very special. Former West Indies batsman Samuels represented a trial for the Hockey India have been able to resume Rafael Nadal are two legends where I was on Rafa’s team The respect they have for Marlon Samuels has retired several T20 franchises National Championships. activities in three different not just because of their fierce and I was on the same team as each other and when they from professional cricket. around the world in his "We have been cautious centres. rivalry but also because of the Roger in the following or the play, you can see that there is Cricket West Indies career, including Pune in our approach to begin DM Rajasekaran, President mutual admiration and respect year before that.They speak so much respect and mutual Johnny Grave confirmed to Warriors, Delhi Daredevils, activities in Tamil Nadu and of Le Puducherry Hockey said, they have for each other. so highly about each other,” admiration for each other as ESPNcricinfo that Samuels Melbourne Renegades and have resumed only limited "It has been a slow and steady Mirza, who has been a Mirza said on the sidelines of well. They bring so much to the had told the board of his Peshawar Zalmi.He played training for a small group process into getting young teammate for the legends in the premier of ‘Strokes of Genius’, game and such different things retirement in June, having 15 matches in the Indian of players across different players to return to the sport." past at International Premier a documentary currently that our sport really needs both last played in December Premier League (IPL) in centres. Since all schools and "Hopefully, with things Tennis League (IPTL), recently streaming on Discovery of them,” she added. 2018.The 39-year-old played which he could score 161 colleges are closed only SDAT getting better we will be able talked about the pure nature Plus.“On the courts, of course, Meanwhile, ace Indian 71 Tests, 207 ODIs and 67 runs and scalped nine headquarters play fields in to motivate more players to of the legendary rivalry.“The everybody knows that they’ve shuttler PV Sindhu believes the T20Is for the West Indies. wickets. the districts are open," said come and play," he added. way they talk about each had some incredible matches iconic rivalry between Federer Young Arrows cadets aim for bull's eye ahead of debut ISL campaign

New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) The bows.Among them is forward "belief in his abilities" ahead of entirely different platform of the Arrows' campaign in upcoming edition of the Indian Vikram Partap Singh, who has the daunting challenge ahead. but I want to continue 2019-20 and has a total of 23 Super League (ISL) is set to 27 appearances for the Indian "The preparation for the scoring more and more in the appearances to his name over feature a number of graduates Arrows in the I-League to his new season is going on full upcoming campaign," Vikram, two seasons. from the latest batch of the name along with five goals, swing. I do feel a little pressure who also led the Indian side Capable of playing at left- All India Football Federation four of which came in the but at the same time, there to the last eight of the AFC back and at central defence, (AIFF)'s developmental side 2019-20 season. is a lot of excitement as well. U-16 Championship 2018, was the youngster is set to turn out Indian Arrows and with the Having signed for Mumbai Scoring goals and getting good quoted as saying by the-aiff. for Hyderabad FC in the ISL competition set to kick off City FC in the ISL, the 18-year- game time with the Indian com.Another young talent to this season and said that the in Goa on November 20, the old feels that the goals his Arrows last season has given watch out for will be 18-year- "invaluable" game-time with young guns are hard at work as performances for the Arrows me great belief in my abilities. old defender Akash Mishra, the Arrows has helped him to they prepare to take their ISL last season have given him I understand the ISL is an who played every minute "adapt quickly".

KOHLI, SHARMA MAINTAIN after scoring 204 runs including David Warner 1st to score over 500 runs in a knock of 112 in the first THEIR TOP TWO SPOTS IN match. Williams has advanced 6 consecutive IPL seasons 12 places to 46th position with ODI RANKINGS was not part of the 2018 IPL as he was serving a one-year ban for his involvement in the Dubai, Nov 4 (UNI) Star Sharjah, Nov 4 (UNI) Sandpaper Gate controversy. Indian batsmen Virat Kohli Swashbuckling Australian In 2017 Warner amassed 641 runs, 848 in and Rohit Sharma have opener David Warner has 2016, 562 in 2015 and 528 in 2014. maintained their top two become the first batsman positions in the latest ICC ODI to score over 500 runs in six rankings for batters which consecutive Indian Premier Domestic cricketer in got updated on Wednesday League (IPL) editions. following the conclusion of On Tuesday evening, Pakistan tests positive three-match series between Warner scored unbeaten 85 Pakistan and Zimbabwe. against Mumbai Ind and for Covid-19 Babar’s 221 runs, which SRH chased down a target of include a knock of 125 in 150 and sealed their spot in the the third match on Tuesday playoffs. evening, see him gain eight In 14 matches so far this points though he remains in season, the left-handed third position. batsman has amassed 529 For Zimbabwe, Brendan runs and is second in the list Taylor and Sean Williams have for the race for the Orange advanced among batters after Cap.In 2019 IPL season, the slamming fine centuries in the Australian opener had scored series. Taylor has progressed 692 runs in 12 matches at a nine slots to 42nd position brilliant average of over 69. He Karachi, Nov 4 (UNI) A domestic cricketer in Pakistan, taking part in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, has tested positive SHOOTER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID˨̉̑ AT KARNI SINGH RANGE, CAMP TO CONTINUE for the novel coronavirus. New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) December 14. The camp half of the day, intimated to staff who came in contact Olympic athletes to train According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, An athlete training at the Dr. comprises of 32 shooters his coach that his test result with the shooter," it added. and a one hour gap is given Balochistan wicketkeeper-batsman Karni Singh Shooting Range (18 men and 14 women), 8 had come positive," a SAI The identity of the athlete between first and second Bismillah Khan had shown symptoms in the national capital has coaches, 3 foreign coaches statement read. has, however, not been half, when NCOE athletes during the second round match against tested positive for Covid-19, and two support staff. "All NCOE athletes who revealed. come to train," SAI said. Southern Punjab in the tournament but the Sports Authority of India "An NCOE athlete training were training at the time this There will however, be no "Once the NCOE athletes wasn't tested until the fourth day, after (SAI) has informed, adding at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting shooter had last visited the impact on the national squad leave after their training in which he was substituted on the field by the development will not Range in the 10 metre range range have been asked to go of Olympic bound shooters the second half, the entire Adnan Akmal. hamper the ongoing camp. has tested positive for the into 14 days quarantine and training at the range owing facility is sanitised again The development has put the ongoing The two-month training coronavirus. The athlete rejoin after a Covid negative to this reported case."...an before Olympic bound tournament under cloud as all six camp began from October 15 who last visited the range on report. The same process is exclusive slot has been given athletes come for training the participating teams have been staying in and is scheduled to run until October 28th in the second to be followed by the support in the first half of the day for next morning. the same hotel. All the players and the support staff will undergo tests. La Vuelta: Primoz Roglic wins time trial to take race lead

Madrid, Nov 4 (UNI) A Carthy (EF Pro Cycling) at the foot of the climb and an earlier, Carthy, the rangy stay within 47 seconds of the battling ride from Primoz first intermediate check and explosive assault on the 14.8 rouleur from Lancashire who red jersey entering the final Roglic saw the Slovenian time was only one second clear at per cent average gradient saw entered the GC fray with a phase of the race - not a bad trial specialist pick up an the second after a testing ride Roglic, in the green skin-suit coming-of-age victory on the return for a rider whom his astonishing fourth win in La along the flat but blustery as points classification leader, Angliru on Sunday, crossed manager Jonathan Vaughters Vuelta and take the red jersey coastal roads in Galicia. edge the American Will Barta the line in provisional third had predicted would trail the back from Richard Carapaz of He then pulled it out of (CCC Team) by one slender place behind Barta and the Slovenian by one and a half Ecuador atop the Mirador de the bag on the final 1.8km second and put his time trial Portuguese Nelson Oliveira minutes going onto the climb. Ezaro in the Stage 13 race of climb to the line, winning demons to bed following (Movistar).Carthy ended up The last man down the ramp truth.Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) the 33.7km TT in a time of his recent implosion on in fourth place, 25 seconds in Muros and across the line on Tuesday trailed his general 46 minutes 39 seconds.A the penultimate day of the down on Roglic, to retain overlooking the estuary of the classification rival Hugh superior bike change at the Tour de France.Moments his third place on GC and Xallas river was Carapaz. ENTERTAINMENRT 8 5 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad

t's always nice to see when KARTIK AARYAN TO TEAM UP WITH RAM MADHVANI in the remake your favourite celebrity Iwho you have rooted for of Korean thriller 'The Terror Live'? is exactly the same in real life. Millennial star Sara Ali Khan ollywood has always go on fl oors in the fi rst week media report, "The that in the original fi lm, the has captured the hearts of been inspired by Hol- of December.The Terror Live fl ick will have Kar- main protagonist discov- her audiences in a very short Blywood fi lms whether is a 2013 South Korean action tik Aaryan essaying ers that he's been rigged span. Owing to her humble it is the action or romantic thriller fi lm written and di- the main lead and with a bomb after he has and down-to-earth demean- genre, getting an idea from rected by Kim Byung-woo. It an exclusive interview our, Sara has been a huge hit massive blockbusters became stars Ha Jung-woo as an am- with a terrorist who amongst the masses. an easy way to save time on bitious news anchorman who blew up a bridge. Sara was recently seen at scriptwriting. monopolizes the live broad- The fi lm will be an the airport and a fan called For the past few years also, cast of a terrorist attack edge-of-the-seat her and said, "I fi nd you damn several fi lmmakers have opt- according to the Indian drop following the explo- thriller and Ram cute." Sara's reply to her was ed the way to remake South back, helps the filmmak- sion of Mapo Bridge Madhvani will adorable. She replied with a fi lms and now they are moved ers to explore some of the on the Han River, be leading cute 'Thank You'. towards South Korean fi lms unique stories. the team, With her onscreen versatil- remake.As for, whether it Now it has been reported added ity and talent, Sara has etched is John Abraham's 'Rocky that Kartik Aaryan is set to her name in the hearts of the Handsome' or Salman team up with Ram Madhvani audiences. Khan's 'Bharat' or 'Radhe: (who is known for directing the report."The Her witty side and modest The Most Wanted Bhai', get- Neerja) for the fi rst time for a as the story unfolds within the role of a newsman who's report further disclosed that attitude, has made her the ting influenced by the films remake of the Korean thriller the narrow confi nes of a ra- running against time to save Kartik is all charged up to em- people's person.On the pro- and writing the films again 'The Terror Live', which will dio booth.According to the the city. The report added bark on this new journey. fessional front, Sara will be next seen in 'Coolie No.1'. copies of which scrip- SHAHID KAPOOR Amitabh Bachchan AND ture?" The options given SARA ALI KHAN’S REPLY TO HER KBC questions were, a) Vishnu Purana, b) has a rugged, close-up Bhagavad Gita, c) Rigdev, FAN WHO SAYS 'I FIND YOU DAMN and d) Manusmriti.The treat for fans n FIR has been answer was Manusmriti. CUTE' IS ADORABLE! lodged against Explaining the answer, be seen in "Jersey" along with Asuperstar Amitabh Amitabh Bachchan said Mrunal Thakur.The two actors Bachchan and the makers in Hindi that in 1927, recently completed the Uttara- of his popular show 'Kaun Ambedkar condemned khand schedule of the fi lm. Sha- Banega Crorepati' for hurt- the ancient Hindu text hid thanked the state govern- ing 'Hindu sentiments'. Manusmriti and also ment for their effi cient policies The problem arose burned copies of it that enabled the team to shoot following a question that to prove a point with proper safety measures Bachchan asked in the against caste sys- amid the pandemic."Jersey" is a Karamveer episode, tem.However, it did Hindi remake of the Telugu hit related to Manus- not go well with the of the same name. The Hindi mirti. Social activist social media users version is also being directed Bezwada Wilson and they started troll- by Gowtam Tinnanuri, who and actor Anoop ing #BoycottKBC right helmed the 2019 original.The Soni were guests on after the clip of the story is about a talented but the episode. show went viral on failed cricketer named Arjun, The question for the Internet.Hindu who decides to make a come- Rs 6,40,000 and was activists have accused hahid Kapoor treated his back in his late thirties and play "On 25 December the showmakers of fans to a close-up selfi e for India, in order to fulfi l his 1927, Dr. BR Ambedkar running the 'leftist Son Instagram. He fl aunts son's wish. and his followers burned propaganda'. a rugged look in the frame.The actor chose not to use any cap- tion for the picture, which cur- IS VICKY KAUSHAL & MANUSHI CHHILLAR'S UPCOMING rently has over 651K likes on the website.The self-portrait SOCIAL COMEDY VENTURE THEME REVEALED? follows an image Shahid had posted on Sunday morning, on Vicky Kaushal and Manushi Chhillar germ of its premise is in- brother Ishaan Khatter's birth- are collaborating for the first time spired by Yash Chopra's day. He had added note, saying: together in Yash Raj Films' project second directorial, the "Happy birthday Ishaan. May 1961 classic, Dharam- you be everything you deserve 50, although the makers haven't putra. Victor developed to be. Loads of love."Shahid will announced the film title yet. the premise after being inspired by the iconic acqueline Fernandez song, Tu Hindu Banega ISHAAN KHATTER, KATRINA KAIF will soon start the shoot Na Musalman Banega, Jfor Cirkus directed by ccording to the inside religious, but in a lighter way. Insaan Ki Aulaad Hai, AND SIDDHANT TO KICK˨START THE Rohit Shetty. She says he is sources, `It speaks of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh... Everyone Insaan Banega.`After perhaps the first filmmaker Areligious tolerance and is a human, is the core message getting back to back proj- SHOOT OF 'PHONE BHOOT' that comes to mind when how humanity is above all the that the fi lm wishes to give. The ects, a source revealed. you think of entertaining and BY NOVEMBER END! commercial cinema. NEW PAIR hone Bhoot', one of the to get some clarity soon.Mean- This is their first collabora- eh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor most exciting projects of while, on the professional front, tion together. that comes to mind when Mohsin Khan and Urvashi Rautela’s P2020 starring Katrina Kaif, Katrina will also be seen in Ro- "It's not easy making films you think of entertaining and Ypictures together had gone viral a Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant hit Shetty's 'Sooryavanshi' along that entertain, make you commercial cinema," she few days back. Chaturvedi is all set to rock on the with Akshay Kumar in the lead laugh and feel good. And Ro- shared. The two were apparently shooting for a big screen very soon. role. Apart from this, she has also hit Shetty is perhaps the first "I have always enjoyed music video and their pictures had set the The makers of the fi lm have grabbed Ali Abbas Zafar's super- watching his films and internet on fi re. Fans had loved this new recently revealed the team will hero series. Talking about Ishaan am completely aware of pairing and were excited to know what kick-start the shoot by the com- Khatter's fi lmy front, he was re- the kind of hard work Mohsin and Urvashi had been shooting edy fi lm by the end of November cently seen in Netfl ix fi lm 'A Suit- that goes into it. for.In those pictures, Mohsin was seen in Goa.As per a report of a media able Boy' and next he will feature Thrilled to be work- wearing a chequered blue-and-brown portal, Siddhant is already in Goa in Raja Krishna Menon's Pippa, a ing with him and I can't shirt while Urvashi wore a cute, blue-pol- where he is currently shooting war drama based . wait to be on his set," ka-dotted dress. Now, Mohsin Khan has for Shakun Batra's next while she said of the director, shared a few pictures with Urvashi Rautela Katrina and Ishaan are said to known for superhits from their shoot. This fresh pairing looks be joining him by the end of this JACQUELINE such as "Singham", amazing and we are sure that this music month to start the shooting of "Chennai Express" and video is going to be a hit. 'Phone Bhoot'.Coming to the the "Golmaal" series. shooting schedule of the fi lm, it FERNANDEZ After a long break owing is said to be shot in Goa followed to the pandemic, the YEH RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAI ACTOR by a Mumbai schedule.Talking ALL PRAISE actress is back to work. about the fi lm, director Gurm- She recently finished MOHSIN KHAN’S PICTURES WITH meet Singh reportedly said that FOR ROHIT a project in Mumbai he is thrilled to start the project. and flew to Dharamsala URVASHI RAUTELA LEAVES FANS EXCITED Although things have been un- on the set of "Bhoot Po- certain due to the coronavirus SHETTY lice". Later, she will start pandemic, the fi lmmaker hopes shooting for "Cirkus". FOR THIS FRESH PAIRING

other reasons to take up the RASHAMI DESAI SAYS HER DIGITAL DEBUT ROLE BREAKS AWAY FROM HER TV WORK project is the people involved. I’m sure it’s going to be a fun Actress Rashami Desai is all sion image. The actress plays take an unexpected turn after television work. I am very glad I cided to take up the project. I’m ride and I will defi nitely learn set to enter the digital world, the lead opposite Tanuj Virwani a murder. “I am very excited found this,” Rashami said. “The eagerly waiting to commence and grow more as an actor. I and says her upcoming web in the web series “Tandoor”, to make my digital foray with script is just fantastic and I got the project and work with Tanuj can’t wait to begin the shoot,” project will help her break an investigative thriller about ‘Tandoor’. The role completely so intrigued and involved in the Virwani, who is a fi ne actor and added Rashami, who made her away from the regular televi- a married couple whose lives breaks away from my regular narration that I immediately de- a good friend. Also, one of the mark on “Naagin 4” . THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Greater Hyderabad 5 Thursday, November, 2020 Pages-8 Take up alternative arrangements Jagga Reddy lashes for sugarcane crushing: Harish out at Govt Hyderabad, Nov.4 (UNI) : farmers before making any move. Congress Party MLA from San- The Minister, who held a meeting gareddy Assembly constituen- with farmers and Trident manage- cy T. Jagga Reddy today lashed ment at Sangareddy Collectorate on out at state government and Wednesday, said the administration alleged that it has not an- will initiate action under Revenue Re- nounced that it would come covery Act to recover the dues from to the rescue of the farmers, them. Asking sugarcane farmers from who have lost their everything Zaheerabad area not to worry, Har- during the recent floods. He ish Rao said they will tie up with Ga- said that it was unfortunate napathi Sugar Industries and Magy that the state government Sugar industries to take up the crush- did not make any statement ing. Since crushing will be taken up on the issue . He said that he ing on Dubbaka by-elections only in Sangareddy district, the Min- was condemning the stand of he said that the constituency ister said District Collector P Venka- the state government on the had witnessed silent voting in Sangareddy Nov 4: Finance Min- responding properly, Harish Rao said trami Reddy will monitor everything. issue. He demanded the state favour of the Congress party. ister T Harish Rao has asked San- the company owed Rs 12.70 crore to He suggested them to take up government to pay ₹20,000 He said that the party state gareddy district officials to make 1,400 farmers. Despite repeated ap- crushing from November 20. MLC per acre as compensation to incharge Manickam Tagore alternative arrangements for sugar- peals from the government, the Min- Fariduddin, MLA, Zaheerabad, K the farmers. Reddy said that also expressed satisfaction at cane crushing since Trident Sugar ister said they failed to pay the dues. Manik Rao, Additional Collectors, J crops like maize and cot- the performance of the party Industries was not in a position to The management was not in a posi- Veera Reddy, Rajahrshi Sha, DCMS, ton had been damaged very leaders during the election take up crushing this year.Stating tion to even pay salaries to its em- Chairman, Shiva Kumar, CDC Chair- badly due to the floods. He campaign in the constituency. that Trident, which has been pur- ployees leave alone taking up crush- man, Umakanh Patil, Cane Commis- said that the party would hold He mocked thr rival BJP had chasing sugarcane from Zaheerabad ing this year, he said, adding that the sioner, Ravindar and others were dharnas infront of all district Done the election campaign area farmers over the years, was not government will take the opinion of present. headquarters. Comment- on social media rather.

KTR nods for Steel skywalk at Mehdipatnam, 5 Maoist couriers arrested at Manugur, works soon: Arvind Kumar explosive materials seized Kothagudem Nov 4: The Hyderabad, Nov.4 It will be constructed in police arrested five Maoist (UNI): As part of its ef- 500 meters stretch to have couriers in Karakagudem forts to turn Hyderabad a 16 lifts including two in mandal in the district on global city and favourite nearby Rythu Bazaar. This Wednesday and seized destination, the govern- busy area of heavy traf- explosive material from ment today gave nod to fic is finally going to get them. build another steel bridge its steel bridge project for Manugur ASP P Shabar- a skywalk in 500 meters pedestr . On being get ish said that during search length in Mehdipatnam operational this will ease operations in Raghunad- area. Municipal Minister, off traffic jams and paves hapalem and Gollagudem K T Rama Rao has offered way for smooth cross over. forest area, the police naxals for the past couple leaders, they were plant- permission and approved ernment has finalised the Minister KTR has given his spotted five persons mov- of years. They also con- ing explosives in the forest related designs for this new steel skywalk bridge nod for this project sky- ing suspiciously and took fessed that following the targeting the police. steel bridge project. This for pedestr at Meh- walk steel bridge, Arvind them into custody. directions of Bhadradri- The arrested were iden- was informed by munici- dipatnam. Arvind Kumar Kumar said. Bus shelters During interrogation, Kothagudem and East tified as P Venkateshwar- pal principle secretary said that tenders will be will be redesigned suitably they revealed their iden- Godavari Area Committee lu, Puli Sammaiah, P Ven- Arvind Kumar. In twitter, called soon for the steel and HMDA will call ten- tity and said they were secretary Azad and Ma- kataiah, Payam Rambabu, he explained that the gov- bridge project by HMDA. ders, he said. working as couriers for the nugur Area Committee Irpa Venkateswarlu. 55 WEDNESDAY, Thursday, AUGUST,November, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 Eleven Hundred films achiever actor Ali Warm Centre allots 1100 felicitation Received ByTanugula Jitender Rao sq mt land to TRS Hyderabad,November4::Unity of Press for child roles. He held on to the film and Media National Chief secretary industry in Chennai and waited for a in Delhi, party pays And human Rights activists. Tangula breaking role in his career . Ali started Jitender Rao Felicitated very Grandly, his second innings in Tollywood as because of his unstinted achieve- a comedian artist .It was director S. Rs 8.64 cr ments. In the comedian and Hero ali V. Krishna Reddy who gave him the issue no godfather in the film indus- much-needed break with comic roles try but he made himself as a legend. in his movies. Even though no suitable Jitender rao recognized his efforts roles were present, S. V. Krishna Reddy hard working nature Success story. used to create new roles for Ali. Reddy Like this programmes will forefront suggested Ali should have his own style runner to encourage like this different of dialogue delivery. Ali developed his field of people as a social responsibil- own style, which was popularly known ity.Mr.Rao felicitated in Grand Kaka- as yenna Chaata(WHAT BROTHER) teeya ITC hotel Jitender Rao Briefly IT IS aCENTRAL KERALA Colloquial about Ali is a South Indian veteran ac- Language . This was developed with tor who has acted in more than 1100 Ali’s own way of pronunciation. His films achiever in Telugu and Tamil mother tongue is “Malayalam”. His an- and in the Bollywood film industries cestors are from Kerala.Director S. V. almost multilingual films he was acted, Krishna Reddy gave him as a breaking Hyderabad, Nov.4 (UNI): ture minister S Niranjan he played hero and comedian roles. Rao.so when he heard that director in his career very good role in the Ya- The ruling TRS party of Reddy with his team has Jitender Rao briefed about Ali was Bharathi Raja was looking for new maleela film. He is a regular actor too Telangana will soon build visited the land given at born in a poor family in Rajahmundry, child artists to act in his movie Seetha- in Puri Jagannadh’s movies. And also its new sprawling office Vasanth Vihar. He took Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was koka Chiluka, Ali went to Chennai and he reached many more mile stones in in national capital Delhi details of the land and its a tailor and his mother was a house- attended the screening test at Bhag- the tolly wood world more laurels he as the Centre has allot- surroundings in the na- wife. Ali had developed a passion for yaraj’s office. Bhagyaraj was pleased got in the tolly wood.He bags several ted required land for the tional capital. The TRS acting since his childhood Ali came with Ali’s performance and gave him awards in the Telugu films.in the tolly purpose. The Centre has which fought a pitched into the movie industry with the help his first film role opportunity. Jitender wood history he gearned good name offered a related letter of- battle in Delhi for state- of Jit Mohan Mitra, Rajahmundry’s Rao said that after that film Ali never and fame.interms of his political ca- fering the 1100 sq mt land hood is going to have its musical company. He debuted in the look back again As a child artist, Ali reer Ali joined YSRCP(Andhra Pradesh to the TRS party in Vas- own party office in the movie Nindu Noorellu in 1979 un- had acted in different movies but as he ruling party) on 11 March 2019 .Award anth Vihar area in Delhi. national capital. The TRS der the direction of K. Raghavendra grew older, he was no longer suitable nandi awards best child actor. On getting the land al- party leadership feels it is location documents, the a self respect building to TRS party has offered Rs come up in Delhi. 8.64 cr to the central gov- The leaders of the TRS are NIZAMABAD CONGRESS COMMITTEE ernment towards owning of opinion in this regard the land sought in Delhi. that the works of the new DEMANDS WITH THE GOVERNMENT Representing the TRS building will be taken up party, Telangana agricul- very soon. Nizamabad Nov 04 ;District Con- gress Committee Chairman Manala Mohan Reddy on the occasion said that the state government's policy towards farmers has been very bad for the last two months , and he said the government had failed miserably. On this occasion Com- mitte submitted a memorandum regarding the following demands to RDO. Their Major Demands are 1) Thin paddy should be purchased by the government by paying Rs. Apart from this, the rice millers who are drowning in the name of de- pravity should be stopped and the money should be given to the farm- 3). The government should buy the State Kisan Congress president er as soon as it is weighed and the yellow crop. Like the neighboring Anvesh Reddy and former govern- money should be paid accordingly. state AP the farmer has to announce ment whip Iravati Anil addressed 2) .The policy adopted by the the bonus and set up a yellow board the farmers on the occasion. A Grand Marriage Celebrations Of Sardarji's " Sokhi's Family government in the case of maize and buy. Manala Mohan Reddy, a District Kisan Congress Presi- " was held at Secunderabad. Mr.Sukhjeet Singh Sokhi B .Tec ; ( is very bad and it is shameful for district minister, urged local MLAs dent Muppa Gangareddy, District Telecom ) Engineer Son of late Kulwanth Singh Sokhi resident of Hyderabad and Mrs Swati Sukhota M.B.A ; Bhilaspur the government to set up pur- to support the state government in SC Cell President PC Bhojanna, of Chattisgardh has tied their knot at the Gurudwara chasing centers after the dis- changing the trend by putting pres- District Youth Congress President of Secunderabad.All the Invities , Sokhi Family Members , trict farmer sells the maize crop sure on the government and district Bobbili Ramakrishna, NSUI District Relatives, Friends Congratulated and Blessed the Couple for to the middlemen at a very low MLAs to change the trend and give President Venu Raju and Congress their Successful Married Life . After completing the Marriage price and hence the government Rs 2,500 per quintal to the farmer party leaders and farmers were Rituals , then all the Family members performed Dance and Lunch was Followed at Arora Caters and Bonquet Hall should pay the loss to the farmer. in case of purchase of fine paddy. present on the occasion. Hyderabad . 55 WEDNESDAY, Thursday, AUGUST,November, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 23 MORE IT COS IN EAST Hyderabad: Skywalk at SIDE, KTR STARTS NIGHT Mehdipatnam soon FRANK COMPANY Hyderabad, Nov.4 (UNI): IT and in with big investments and jobs. Municipal Minister, K T Rama Rao They will be part with youngest state today stated that the IT sector is being growth in economy, he said. We are expanded to eastern side of Hyderabad. ahead in world vaccine production, The minister released Night Frank bulk drugs and to be number one in Company and its report which is noted vaccine production. The ORR gets in construction activities survey. He satellite townships, facilities, roads as appreciated Night Frank Company part of development program he said. for its operations in the city which has We are focused on to develop the ity already have world class companies as global destination with continuous such as Microsoft, google, Amazon and growth. Lands and their costs are others. affordable for people who are keen to KTR has said that the state own properties. We are ahead in life government is ready to develop roads, sciences, education, health and other infrastructure to make Hyderabad a key sectors. Our aim is to provide the global destination. We are planning to best facilities to the companies roping rope in more funds for the development in with big investments and jobs. They of IT industry near LB Nagar, Nagole, will be part with youngest state growth Kompally and other places in the in economy, he said. We are ahead in city, the minister said. This will boost world vaccine production, bulk drugs business and economic growth and help and to be number one in vaccine increase more jobs, and employment production. The ORR gets satellite Hyderabad A skywalk itary land on one side and skywalk, vehicular flow he said. Our aim is to provide the townships, facilities, roads as part of that will make life easier commercial and residen- will significantly improve best facilities to the companies roping development program he said. for pedestr will soon tial buildings on the other and pedestr will have come up near the busy side. The skywalk has an a comfortable option to Mehdipatnam Rythu Ba- overall travel length of ap- move from one side of the zaar area with Municipal proximately 380 metres Expressway to the other. GHMC plans to Administration and Ur- including above ground • Skywalk will be 380 m ban Development Minis- retail activity. long and 3.6m wide ter KT Rama Rao approv- A series of bus stops on * To interconnect mul- complete road repair works ing the detailed designs the military area side and tiple places here on Wednesday. a bus terminal on the • Steel grills of 2.5m are The Hyderabad Metro- commercial side brings proposed on either side by month-end politan Development in a lot of pedestrian flow for ventilation Authority (HMDA) will into the space. People • 2mm thick toughened Hyderabad Nov 4: call for bids to take up the crossing either side of the glass panes proposed on Motorists facing problems construction of the steel inner ring road also face the top for clear vision with the rain battered roads skywalk, MA&UD Princi- risk of accidents due to • Commercial complex can heave a sigh of relief pal Secretary Arvind Ku- the heavy vehicular traffic with bus bay on the with the municipal officials mar tweeted on Wednes- in the area. ground and commercial deciding to complete the day. There are also plans The design considers the space on top floor repair works by the month- to spruce up the prem- two local roads to Asif- • Two-lane bus bay end. Right from the roads ises by constructing re- nagar and Gudimalkapur planned on ground floor in narrow lanes in colonies designed bus shelters as as well, with the aim be- • Total 6 access ways pro- to slums and main roads, part of the project which ing to provide pedestrian posed at multiple loca- the Greater Hyderabad will be taken up at an es- connectivity from the tions Municipal Corporation timated cost of Rs 34.28 military area side towards • Each access way (GHMC) has decided crore. the commercial and resi- planned with staircase to complete the repair According to officials, the dential areas that exist and lifts works on priority basis in of road stretches that were He also suggested the project, aimed at improv- near these local roads. • 50m wide suspension a month. To avoid traffic damaged due to the recent agencies to ensure quality ing pedestrian movement The vertical connectivity bridge proposed for road problems, the corporation incessant rains in the city. while carrying out the at one of the busiest junc- towards the skywalk is in- crossing has decided to take up the After inspecting the works and requested the tions and most congested troduced through a glass • Skywalk to be supported repairs at night with the works at Lakdi-ka-Pul here, MLAs and corporators to roads in the city at the enclosure (modules) con- with heavy duty strands works continuing till 6 am. Mayor Bonthu Rammohan visit the areas where the Mehdipatnam Rythu Ba- sisting of a staircase and a on either side said instructions have been repair works were on for zaar, includes an elevated lift. It is proposed at 6.15 • 7.5mm thick laminated The action follows issued to officials concerned maintaining quality. “We pedestrian corridor and metres level to provide glass railing proposed on instructions from Municipal and the agencies, which have given instructions to a commercial building sufficient clearance for the either sides of steps Administration and Urban are executing works, to the GHMC engineers to including lifts. The site vehicle movement below • An elevator chair setting Development Minister KT complete repairs at the repair the pothole-riddled for the proposed skywalk as per IRC standards. for physically challenged Rama Rao to the GHMC on earliest and ensure a hassle- roads within 24 hours for abuts the PV Narasimha It is envisaged that after • Estimated project cost – expediting the restoration free drive to the motorists. the convenience. Rao Expressway with mil- the completion of the Rs 34.28 crore 55 WEDNESDAY, Thursday, AUGUST,November, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 24 Now, a marriage bureau for Hyderabad’s real estate market farmers in Telangana Hyderabad, Nov 4 (UNI) There is no dearth of marriage bureaus catering to people of various communities, regions, religions sees 172% growth in 5 years and castes but here is one marriage bureau which is specifically Hyderabad, Nov 4 (UNI) terms of annual office space classes struggle to get back years. IT sector presence in meant for farmers to help them find brides. In what is said to be Hyderabad’s commercial demand across the key cities on their feet on account of the city has also transitioned the first marriage bureau for farmers in India, Kethireddy Anji real estate market has seen in the country. the ongoing pandemic, two from mere backend opera- Reddy, a farmer himself, is offering the unique service to the a record growth of 172 per Hyderabad Airport’s share new asset classes are seeing tions to primary production farming community. At a time when farming is no longer seen as cent in its transaction vol- of passenger traffic handled a sudden spurt in demand and product development a profitable profession and those engaged in it are facing increas- umes between 2014 to 2019, in the country has increased - data centres and ware- services. Shishir Baijal, ing odds, Reddy has set up ‘Rythu Marriage Bureau’ in Telanga- says a report by Knight Frank from 5.5 per cent in 2014-15 houses. The forced shift to Chairman & Managing Di- na’s Karimnagar district.Moved by the plight of farmers who are India. According to the re- to 6.4 per cent in 2019-20. e-commerce to enable con- rector, Knight Frank India, not accepted as sons-in-law by many in the society, he came up search report titled ‘WFH, According to the report, tactless business and to ful- said besides IT/ITeS, the with the innovative idea of a marriage bureau. “Farmers not only #WorkfromHyderabad’, in since the formation of the fil social distancing norms Telangana government has have to struggle at every stage of farming and to get remunera- terms of commercial mar- state, Telangana’s real Gross has created a need for more increased impetus on indus- tive prices for their produce but also face discrimination when ket, Hyderabad is one of Domestic Product (GDP) warehouses and logistic tries such as pharmaceuti- it comes to marriage. Unlike in the past, when families used to the few cities that recorded has significantly grown to centres across the country. cal and life sciences, food take pride in marrying off their daughters with farmers, today no- positive rental growth of 2 Rs 6.63 trillion in 2019-2020 Hyderabad, being the dis- processing, electronics, and body wants a farmer as son-in-law,” Reddy told . He believes per cent year-on-year (YoY) from Rs 4.16 trillion in 2014 tribution hub in Telangana, textiles in a bid to diversify that the situation turned bad to worse in last one decade due in Q3 2020. with a CAGR of 8.08 per cent is also seeing increased trac- its economic interests. to job opportunities in information technology and other new Residential prices have which is considerably higher tion in the warehousing seg- In the last four years, sectors of economy. “Many families even among the farming grown by a significant 5.3 than the national real GDP ment. Telangana is among Telangana attracted invest- community are looking for software professionals or other em- per cent Compounded An- CAGR of 5.7 per cent for the the very few states in India ments of over Rs 10,000 crore ployees in corporate sector as the bridegrooms,” he said. Reddy nual Growth Rate (CAGR) same period. The driver of to have an independent data in the life sciences industry. said he was shocked to learn that a family that owns three acres in 10 years, and even during the state’s economic growth centres policy, as early as To give a further boost to this of land refused to marry off their daughter to a farmer who had the present Covid challenge, has been the tertiary sector 2016. The state has already industry, the state govern- 10 acres of land. He personally knows many farmers who have rents continue to remain (services sector) dominated garnered an investment of ment has released the Life crossed 40 years but could not find brides. “I wanted to do my steady. Hyderabad is among by the Information Technol- Rs 25,000 crore for data cen- Sciences Policy of Telangana bit to help farmers while continuing farming on may land,” said the only two metro cities ogy (IT) services. Telangana tre mega projects. Recently, and launched vital projects Reddy, who is helped by his wife in running the bureau. Within (another being Bengaluru) IT/ITeS exports contributed Flipkart opened its data cen- such as Genome Valley 2.0, 15 days of the launch, it received close to 3,000 enquiries from that have not seen a fall in revenue of Rs 1.25 trillion tre in Hyderabad, second Hyderabad Pharma City, both the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. About residential prices despite the in the year 2019-2020, with after Chennai, to support its and Medical Devices Park in 1,000 people have registered with ‘Rythu Marriage Bureau’. “We ensuing market uncertain- 18 per cent annual growth core operations. Sultanpur. Samson Arthur, are getting all sorts of enquiries. A family wanted someone em- ties and low sales, says the against Rs 1.9 trillion in Telangana Industry and Branch Director - Hyder- ployed in some IT company. I told them that we offer services report released here on the 2018-19. The city is the sec- Information Technology abad, Knight Frank India said only if someone wants a farmer as son-in-law,” he said. Reddy occasion of Knight Frank ond-largest contributor to Minister K.T. Rama Rao in- that Hyderabad has been charges Rs500 as registration fee. He said they were doing this India’s new office. Accord- the revenues from IT exports augurated the new office in ranked high across catego- to meet the expenses of running the setup. He, however, said if ing to the report, Hyderabad in the country and is home Dallas Centre, Knowledge ries of living and business. It somebody is unable to pay the amount, he would offer free ser- witnessed a remarkable to global bigwigs like Google, City, located in the premier is now emerging with mod- vice. The bureau is not charging anything more from both sides growth in corporate activity Amazon, Microsoft, and IT-Hub. Rama Rao noted ern business clusters and before or after the marriage. “We only help the interested parties over the last five years and Facebook. The report also that Hyderabad has trans- holds promise for new indus- in finding suitable match but it is for them to make the enquiry jumped from a rank of sixth highlighted that, as the con- formed into the new tech trial ecosystems on the lines and take the proposal forward,” added Reddy. in 2014 to second in 2019 in ventional real estate asset hub of India in the last six of the successful IT sector. Demand up in Hyderabad for warehouses, data centres

Hyderabad: Even as the Data centres have seen a IKEA. While business process conventional real estate as- demand in the recent times. outsourcing and knowledge set classes are getting back on IT sector being an anchor process outsourcing are still their feet post the pandemic, industry of Hyderabad, data important, the focus now is two new asset classes are see- centres are not a new con- on captive production and ing a sudden spurt in demand cept for the city. Telangana product development func- — data centres and ware- is among the very few States tions.As a result of Telan- houses.The forced shift to e- in India to have had an inde- gana’s efforts to facilitate an commerce to enable contact- pendent data centre policy, as investor-friendly environ- less business to fulfill social early as 2016, it said. The gov- ment, Hyderabad has seen distancing norms has created ernment has been effectively private equity investments to the need for more warehouses promoting its seismologically the tune of $2.1 billion (six per and logistics centres. Hyder- safe geography and high qual- cent of the total investments abad, being the distribution ity, cost effective infrastruc- of $35.2 billion across India) hub in Telangana, is also see- ture to attract data centre in- across industries. Recently, ket has seen a growth of 172 highest ever transaction vol- in the real estate during the ing increased traction in the vestments in the State. Flipkart opened its data cen- per cent in its transaction ume of 12.8 million sqft in the period 2015 to 2019. About 90 warehousing segment, ac- Telangana has already tre in Hyderabad, its second volumes between 2014-19. Its office market (second highest per cent of the investments cording to real estate consul- garnered investments of Rs after Chennai, to support its share in the all India sales has after Bengaluru).Hyderabad is are in the office segment while tancy KnightFrank in a report 25,000 crore for upcoming core operations, the report increased from 11 per cent in now home to marquee names the remaining is divided be- ‘Work from Hyderabad’ that it mega projects in the IT-data said.Office spaceHyderabad’s 2013 to 22 per cent in 2019, like Google, Amazon, Micro- tween retail and warehousing launched on Wednesday. centres segment, highest commercial real estate mar- when the city recorded its soft, Apple, Facebook and segment. 55 WEDNESDAY, Thursday, AUGUST,November, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 25 Andhra to resume boat services, Kin of slain rape accused urge SC panel says tourism minister to stop RGV movie

Amaravati, Nov 4 (UNI) The Andhra Hyderabad, Nov 4 (UNI) Families of four youths, the accused Pradesh government will resume boat in the rape and murder of a veterinarian and killed by police services after conducting a full-fledged in an alleged encounter last year, have approached the fitness check. Tourism Minister Mut- Supreme Court-appointed inquiry commission, seeking tamsetti Srinivas Rao said all the boats orders to stop the making of a movie on the incident. under the Tourism Department will Relatives of Mohammed Arif, Jollu Naveen, Jollu Shiva and start operations soon based on the Chennakeshavulu, along with advocate Kana Rajani, met flood levels in the rivers. the Commission at its office on the Telangana High Court Already, boating operations have premises here on Monday. hey urged the Commission to started in Visakhapatnam and East Go- issue orders to stop Ram Gopal Varma’s film, slated to be davari and once the flood levels recede, released by the end of this month, saying that the movie they will also resume in Bhavani Island, would cause more agony to them. The families of the slain Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam. youth told the panel that the movie is violating their right to Of the 195 boats, 56 small 12-seat- life and it would have an impact on them, especially young ers were given licence while 112 boats children. They argued that the movie cannot be made when with higher capacity are yet to receive the inquiry is being conducted by the Commission. The four licence. youth, all lorry workers, were killed by police in an encounter Rao said new boats will be pur- on December 6 at Chatanpally village in Shadnagar, where chased by either by the department they had dumped and burnt the body of the victim after or through public private partnership on the lines of Gujarat where Prime davari, Guntur and Prakasam. sexually assaulting her on the outskirts of Hyderabad. (PPP), which will operate in potential Minister Narendra Modi recently inau- According to Rao, Andhra Pradesh routes to boost the revenues. gurated one such facility. will receive Rs 3 crore funds through Besides new boats, the government Incidentally, all the 38 restaurants the Central government’s Khelo India has also set up nine command and run by the tourism department sup- initiative for the YSR Sports School in An abridged Qadir Ali Baig control rooms to avoid boat accidents. plied food to Covid centres during the Kadapa. The minister reviewed the possibil- lockdown, earning a revenue of Rs 22.5 The minister said the state govern- Theatre Festival amid Covid ity of increasing revenue generation crore. ment has also accorded permission to through tourism, especially in the Rao said that a new stadium and a run individual sports institutes such as Hyderabad, Nov4 ) The Qa- from Rajasthan, Delhi and Assam, coming four months. shopping complex have been built in archery, badminton and tennis under dir Ali Baig Theatre Festival, India’s Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telan- Likewise, the Tourism Minister has Prakasam district at an expenditure of Unlock 5.0 from Thursday. biggest privately-run theatre festival, gana The Festival will see staging of also stressed on the possibility of intro- Rs 2.2 crore and Rs 1 crore, respective- To honour a state sports personality, will be held in an abridged form over plays from K.V. Subbanna, Heeba ducing sea-plane tourism in the south- ly, which are slated to be inaugurated Rao said the statue of famous wrestler a single weekend this month. Shah, Mohammad Ali Baig with ac- ern state between Visakhapatnam-Vi- on Thursday. Likewise, construction of Kodi Rammurthy Naidu will be put up The Festival, featuring five plays, tors Danish Husain, Bhageerathi, jayawada-Hussain Sagar (Hyderabad), six more stadia will be done in East Go- on the beach road in Visakhapatnam. will not only be a tribute to theatre Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Daulat legend Qadir Ali Baig but will also be Vaid and others. an occasion to thank Covid-19 war- The theatre festival will be live riors, boosting the morale of both with online bookings on www.book- GOVT SCHOOL STUDENTS the country’s theatre fraternity and myshow.com and will be streamed theatre lovers. online at a later date. The prestigious Festival, now in Theatre lovers will be treated with DEVELOPING GAMES IN TELANGANA its 15th year, is curated by leading plays like Danish Hussain’s ‘Das- theatre personality Mohammad Ali tangoi’, a delightful journey across Hyderabad/ Makthal, Nov 4 (UNI): coding skills to one lakh people in developed Scratch which will focus on Baig, a Padma Shri awardee. cultures and continents through the Students of Government Schools in Telangana by 2022 through its digital the basic level program, developing The Festival, scheduled on No- traditional, vibrant storytelling for- Makthal mandal in Narayanpet dis- entity Digithon. Moreover, the newly games, voice to text conversion, devel- vember 20-22, is being presented by mat, K. V. Subbanna’s ‘Shakuntala trict have set an example that the rural introduced National Education Policy oping games for two weeks which will Government of Telangana’s Depart- Ke Saath Ek Dopehar’, a modern day students if guided properly, bring out (NEP-2020) also stresses on imparting enable the trainees to develop games, ment of Information and Public Re- look at Kalidasa’s heroine Shakun- their best at any given platform. The coding skills at school level education. animation on their own. lations and Telangana Tourism and tala through a glimpse of an after- students, who undertook online train- In most of the countries, coding part of NEP envisages imparting of coding Radisson Blu Plaza. noon in her life and ‘Striptease’, re- ing in coding imparted by Telangana the school education and students get to school students. TITA got a frame- Mohammed Ali Baig said that ev- nowned Polish playwright Slawomir Information Technology Association to learn it right from class VI itself. work for this and initiated efforts in ery year the Foundation organises Mrozek’s hilarious perspective of (TITA), have surprised everyone with TITA, in association with the Uni- this direction. Accordingly, 39 students the Festival over 10 days across mul- freedom and expression through their skills. Expressing happiness at versity of Texas at Dallas (UTD), has and teachers in all were selected from tiple venues in Hyderabad. However, this absurdist play about two middle the development, TITA Global Presi- recently launched a program to impart among 13 schools in Makthal man- this year in view of the pandemic the class men who find themselves con- dent Sundeep Kumar Makthala said coding skills to enthusiasts to explore dal for the coding training as per the Foundation, which hosts 150 artistes fined in a single space. The other that the students of Makthal School the domain of Artificial Intelligence directions of TITA Global President from all over the globe, is presenting play is ‘Dona’, written by Arun Ko- who hardly knew the basics of a smart- and Machine Learning. As part of this Sundeep Makthala. District Collector the Festival in an abridged format latkar and directed by Daulat Vaid. phone are now conveniently devel- program, training will be provided Harichandana Dasari, DEO Ravindar over a single weekend. It is a lyrical poem drawn from an oping games and animation on their to learners (with no prior technical and other officials help in the selec- The Festival this year will feature incident in the Ramayana. It high- own after being trained by TITA in knowledge) in the areas like Scratch, tion of students and schools for the plays from classics of Kalidas to the lights the ideological social distances coding. Given the growing role of Ar- Python programming languages. As training program. Among them, some absurdism of Mrozek, from mytho- between the young and the old as tificial Intelligence in various spheres part of the coding program, train- students were unaware of the smart- logical fare and lockdown stories, well as the ancient and the modern, and the growing prominence of cod- ers will impart coding skills based on phone basics like mic, mute option but from ‘Dastangoi’ and monologues while questioning if human culture ing, the TITA has decided to impart Massachusetts Institute of Technology after undergoing two-week. to comedy and dramatised reading, is the best. 55 WEDNESDAY, Thursday, AUGUST,November, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 26 Paytm teams up with SBI Card to SBI’s Q2FY21 net profit rises over 51% Mumbai, Nov 4 (UNI) Lend- launch co-branded credit cards ing major State Bank of India on New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) Leading digital accessible to all,” Ashwini Kumar Tewari, App from November 1. Paytm said it aims Wednesday reported a rise of 51.88 financial services platform Paytm and SBI MD & CEO, SBI Card, said in a statement. to empower users to control their cards per cent in its standalone net profit Card on Wednesday said they have joined “Through this partnership, we will also through smart one tap features on their for Q2FY21 on a year-on-year basis. hands to launch co-branded credit cards. be able to leverage Paytm’s extensive Paytm app itself. Accordingly, the lender’s net Available in two variants, Paytm SBI reach to bring new age, digitally evolved Paytm SBI Cards will be equipped with profit increased to Rs 4,574 crore Card and Paytm SBI Card SELECT, the consumers across India, a safe, conve- instant one-touch services such as block- from Rs 3,012 crore reported for the product has been launched on the Visa nient, and rewarding payment solution, ing/ unblocking the card for online trans- corresponding period of the previ- platform. combined with the benefits of a credit actions, blocking the card in case of loss, ous fiscal. The announcement comes barely a card. issuance of a duplicate card and viewing Besides, the Net Interest Income fortnight after Paytm said it will partner “Further, in an innovative move, we will outstanding credit-limit, the company (NII) increased to Rs 28,181 crore with various card issuers to introduce be underwriting customers basis their said. in Q2FY21 from Rs 24,600 crore in co-branded credit cards and was aiming transaction history on Paytm, thereby It will also offer the option to safeguard Q2FY20, an increase of 14.56 per to issue 20 lakh cards in the next 12-18 bringing the Paytm SBI Card seamlessly users against fraud by switching off the cent YoY. months. to a huge customer base,” Tewari said. card for contactless payments or interna- “The bank has delivered a strong Paytm then said that it entered the cred- The card will be available to customers tional transactions when not required. performance in Q2FY21 with all- it card business to enable “new to credit” around Diwali, Paytm said, adding that The service will also come with a per- round improvement in ‘Profitabil- users to join the digital economy.“Our select customers have a chance to apply sonalised spend analyser helping in as- ity, Capital Adequacy and Provision strategic partnership with Paytm is in- for Early Access to the card by joining the sessing expenses and planning future Coverage Ratio, including Addi- tended towards making credit cards more waitlist that has gone live on the Paytm spends smartly, Paytm said. tional Provision over Minimum Regulatory Provisions’ required,” the SBI said in a statement. ed. Movement of high frequency indi- However, the bank’s non-interest India set to reach pre- cators in October clearly point towards income (excluding one-off items) broad based resurgence of economic remained flat at Rs 8,528 crore activity, notably in healthy kharif out- from Rs 8,538 crore earned during Covid economic levels by put, power consumption, rail freight, Q2FY20. auto sales, vehicle registrations, high- Furthermore, the lender’s credit way toll collections, e-way bills, re- growth stood at 6.02 per cent YoY, March: DEA Report bound in GST collections and record mainly driven by “Retail (Personal) New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) With eco- sumption and business sentiment for digital transactions. Advances (14.55 per cent YoY), Agri nomic activities gaining momentum, the next year augurs hope of a strong Rural consumption has stayed Advances (4.19 per cent YoY) and India is poised to recover fast and may economic rebound,” it said. strong, in part helped by sustained Corporate Advances (2.82 per cent reach the pre-Covid levels of economic It noted that that the growth pros- MSP procurement of food grains by YoY)”. parameters by the current financial pect for the Indian economy is also government at higher prices. Manu- “With the YoY growth in ‘Cor- year’s (FY21) end, according to a re- corroborated by the International facturing Purchasing Managers’ Index porate Bonds or CPs’ at Rs 54,980 port by the Department of Economic Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2020 rose from 56.8 in September to 58.9 in crore taken together, the loan book Affairs. The Monthly Economic Review projection of 8.8 per cent real GDP October, pointing to the strongest im- has grown by 7.97 per cent YoY,” it for October, however, noted that the growth of India in FY 2021-22, highest provement in the health of the sector said. recovery may get impacted if the sec- among its global counterparts. in over a decade. “Net NPA ratio at 1.59 per cent is ond wave of novel coronavirus infec- The report noted that a steady con- PMI Services index also rose to 54.1 down 120 bps YoY and 27 bps QoQ. tion gets triggered. traction of active Covid-19 cases and a in October, ending the seven-month Gross NPA ratio at 5.28 per cent is “India stands poised to recover at a low case fatality rate has instilled mea- sequence of contraction, signalling down 191 bps YoY and 16 bps QoQ.” fast pace and reach pre-Covid levels sured optimism in India that the worst improved market conditions. With In the side notes, the bank said: by the end of the year - barring the in- is behind now. the onset of the festive season, overall “But for the hon’ble Supreme Court cidence of a second wave that may be At the same time, a second wave of consumption is expected to see further interim order dated September 3, triggered by the fatigue with social dis- the pandemic in advanced nations is a uptick in the coming months enhanc- 2020, the GNPA and NNPA would tancing. The continuous improvement grim reminder of how reality hits back ing prospects of faster economic nor- have been 5.88 per cent and 2.08 in forward looking RBI indices of con- when caution is compromised, it add- malisation. per cent respectively.” Sundram Fasteners to venture into aerospace, defence sectors

Chennai, Nov 4 (UNI) As a part of de- for defence opportunities. TVS Upasana Ltd, a wholly-owned sub- Rs 71.07 crore posted during correspond- risking its business from the automobile TVS Engineering Limited would manu- sidiary of Sundram Fasteners, has com- ing period the previous year. sector, Sundram Fasteners has decided facture wide spectrum of forged, ma- menced a new division at its plant located The revenue from operations was at Rs to get into aerospace and defence sectors chined parts, missile parts, precision at Vallam Vadagal, Sriperumbudur in 766.85 crore for the Quarter ended Sep- and has earmarked Rs 100 crore for the machined parts, titanium and stainless Kancheepuram district with an invest- tember 30, as against Rs 766.82 crore dur- purpose. Sundram Fasteners will also be steel fasteners, torsion bars, transmission ment of Rs 17 crore proposed to be spent ing the same period in the previous year. investing about Rs 150 crore for expand- parts and engine parts like con rods, crank over a period of next 3 years. With the gradual opening up of the ing its capacities during the current fiscal. shafts engine liners pumps and critical The new division has been set up to economy post lockdown, there has been In a statement issued here, the compa- fasteners. manufacture radiator cap covers, radiator an upward trend in the original equip- ny said it is focusing on non-auto segment As regards its capex for FY21, Sundram cap housing, radiator cap lids and filter ment manufacturers (OEM) production as aerospace and defence sectors and has Fasteners said it proposes to spend about element parts. levels. incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary Rs 150 crore towards capacity expansion, Meanwhile, Sundram Fasteners closed The domestic sales for the quarter end- TVS Engineering Ltd. The company has and a sum of Rs 63 crore has already spent the second quarter of the current fiscal ed September 30 were at Rs 483.88 crore earmarked Rs 100 crores of its capacities during the first half of the year. with a net profit of Rs 97.36 crore up from as against Rs 450.01 crore. 55 WEDNESDAY, Thursday, AUGUST,November, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 27 Why you should change your skin, hair products with season New Delhi, Sep 28 ( life) With fluctuations should be adapted for skin feeling fresh, soft, and smooth winters approaching, your skin and your skin and hair care routine as well. which is perfect during the colder hair absolutely starts to feel the differ- Rohit Murgai, Vice President, Beauty months. ence. The change of season is always category at VLCC shares some minor Introducing serum between a complicated time for both your skin tweaks you can make to bring back life cleansing and moisturizing to your and hair, no matter which month you to your skin and hair to flourish the routine can be a game changer as it are on. Though these changes happen changing seasons. offers moisture which makes your with every season they leave some le- Due to the chills in temperature skin supple. If your skin gets dry in sion to your hair and skin if neglected. and lower humidity there is a lack of the colder seasons, lock in that hy- As always, we put up with the changes, moisture in the air which can cause dration with a rich moisturizer. This and know that as we adjust to the sea- cracking, chapping and irritation to step will help distribute and lock wa- skin is exposed to sun, chlorine and Monsoon peaks the humidity levels sons, this too shall pass. your skin. With these seasonal chang- ter in all facial zones for long-lasting salt water, to help your skin recover causing your skin more damage than Although there’s nothing one can es winter season calls for an upgrade hydration and comfort. As we transit from this damage it is fundamen- you can imagine. While the basic rule do about seasonal changes, it doesn’t in your skin care routine, which in- from colder to warmer climates, the tal to exfoliate your skin and get rid of ‘cleanse and moisturise’ remains mean your skin and hair has to suf- cludes using lightweight formulas that humidity increases in the air. The of the dead cells and transition into the same but it’s important to adapt fer the consequences. Just as you’d will hydrate your skin at all times. It’s elevated temperature leaves your healthier-looking skin. Along with to a different skin care routine during change your clothing with every best to follow a 3 product routine to skin oily and greasy. While hydrating, exfoliation, one must continue with monsoons. Due to the increased heat changing season, you should also look hydrate your skin to the fullest during your skin remains a constant factor, their daily routine of using water- levels during monsoon, your skin at changing your skin and hair care winters. Cleansing your skin with soap as the cold weather transitions to the based cleanser, gel based moistur- tends to become oily and attracts dirt products as well. The same seasonal free gentle cleansers which can leave steamier seasons. In summers, your iser and hydrating serum at all times. leading to awful breakouts. Does the cure for Coronavirus symptoms lie in natural medicine?

New Delhi, Sep 26 ( life) In the last eight months of the Coronavirus pandemic, enough cases have been made for supplementing Covid-19 treatment with natural medicine. Data emerging from multiple loca- tions has recorded a decline in mor- tality rates in the states and coun- tries who have incorporated natural medicine for immune boosting and to aid recovery from Covid-19. China was among the first to set this trend as the Chinese Govern- ment mandated the use of tradi- tional Chinese medicine (TCM) for Coronavirus treatment in February 2020. Later, a trend was observed when Madagascar created and mandated the use of COVID Organ- ics with anti-malarial herb Arte- misia. India witnessed a severe outbreak legislators across the world should provement in the patients receiving Artemisia, Giloy, Glycyrrhiza, An- including viral load, blood oxygen- from March-April, and the states of consider this option strongly along both treatments simultaneously.” drographis, Haritaki and others rec- ation, d-dimer, procalcitonin, leu- Kerala and Goa announced to incor- with an increase in coronavirus Corival Life Sciences, a joint venture ommended by AYUSH and is being kocytes and C reactive protein and porate Ayurveda for immune boost- testing, it added. between Biogetica and Wockhardt used in countries who have man- fever were recorded and most seem ing and as an adjunct treatment of “Most studies done on herbal or Foundation, has now conducted a dated natural treatment of Corona. to be in favour of the natural treat- Covid-19. Industry estimates show homeopathic medicine for coro- trial where Immunofree and Regin- Regimmune is a western immune ment arm,” they said. that the states continue to have one navirus thus far are either in silica, mune, its Ayurvedic and nutraceuti- modulator with Vitamins, Minerals The positive direction of the trial, of the lowest coronavirus related in vitro, adjunct or preventative. cal products are being studied as the and Amino Acids. as per Biogetica, delivers excellent death rates in India, which are close Numerous positive outcomes have main medicine for half the patients “The interim report of the trial news for the whole world and Ind to one-tenth of their neighbouring been noticed. One prime example in the trial. Corival Life Sciences last makes a ground-breaking revela- especially, with stringent controls of states, shares Biogetica, a pharma is a German In vitro study done by month launched a CTRI registered, tion. Patients on only Immunofree recent science is proving the tradi- company that combines ayurveda, Max Planck Institute that showed multicentre, randomized clinical and Reginmune resolved coronavi- tional medical system of Ayurveda allopathy and homeopathy in its Artemisia extracts breaking the trial. Half the patients were put on rus symptoms faster and 86 per cent in a manner never done before. medicines. As per initial investi- bond between the virus and infected Reginmune and Immunofree while of them tested negative for Coro- “Recruitment into this trial at gations done by doctors, it was cells. However, none of these stud- the other half in the control arm navirus in five days. In comparison three hospitals has now been ac- pointed that there wasn’t enough ies has compared natural treatment were given the Govt SOP of HCQ, most symptoms lasted longer on celerated and some practitioners scientific data or studies done to to pharmaceutical treatment of Favipiravir Azithromycin and Ceti- the pharmaceutical SOP and only are even appealing to government support the usage of natural medi- Coronavirus directly. At most they rizine, the pharma company said. 60 per cent tested negative on the agencies for early adoption of this cine. However, the trends indicate have given natural treatment as an “Immunofree, an Ayurvedic med- fifth day. Numerous test markers combination natural therapy.” many lives have been saved and the add on and noticed some slight im- icine contains 15 herbs including relevant to Coronavirus treatment These natural remedies. 55 WEDNESDAY, Thursday, AUGUST,November, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 GHMC elections: Congress to give Dr Sravan Dasoju demands for an 50 percent seats to BC leaders enquiry into the irregularities of flood relief funds distribution in Hyderabad 1)Criticizes TRS party’s vote bank politics with flood relief funds and making self propaganda 2)Questions the legality of distribution of relief funds in cash instead of cheques 3)Asks the GHMC to release a white paper on distribution of relief funds

on November 7 of this month protesting against the increas- ing number of attacks on Dalits and women of the state. The committee has also de- cided to organise a tractors’ rally on November 11 of this month in Khammam district and farmers’ protest programs in all the district headquarters on November 12 to highlight the problems being faced by the farmers of the state. Reveal- ing more details of the meeting , TPCC president N. Uttam Ku- Core committee meeting at Gandhi Bhavan, mar Reddy said that the aspi- Manickam Tagore, MP, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, rants of the party tickets from MP & PCC President, N.S. Bose Raju, Srinivasan General seats should pay an Hyderabad, November 4, in Hyderabad. The delega- of using online transfers or Krishnan, Shri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Jeevan application fee of ₹10,000 and 2020: AICC National Spokes- tion has pointed out the ir- cheques leads to heavy cor- Reddy, K. Jana Reddy, Shri V. Hanumanth Rao, Shri aspirants of the tickets from person Dr Sravan Dasoju regularities, discrimination ruption and only benefiting Ponnala Lakshmaiah, Damodar Rajanarasimha, the reserved seats should pay finds fault with the flood re- and misrepresentation in the local TRS party leaders to Shri Madhu Yashki Goud, Dr.G.Chinna Reddy, ₹5,000 towards the applica- lief funds distribution mecha- distribution of flood relief pocketing the public money S.A. Sampath Kumar, C. Vamshichand Reddy, Shri tion fee. Reddy sais that the nism being adopted by the funds and raised 11 questions as it is not being distribut- Ponnam Prabhakar, Smt Seethakka, Jetti Kusum core committee of the party government and doubts a in the memorandum sub- ing properly to the needy. Kumar have attended. had decided to constitute a widespread irregularities mitted to the GHMC chief. “Which law permitted the permanent committee on the taking place in the process. While talking to media, Dr Government and GHMC au- Hyderabad, Nov.4 (UNI) at Gandhi Bhavan today. The problems being faced by the Ahead of the GHMC elec- Sravan Dasoju criticized the thorities to withdraw such : The Congress Party has party has also decided to ap- farmers of the state. Citing that tions, the senior Congress government’s approach and hundreds of crores of Rupees decided to give 50 percent of proach court on the issue of the the party has constituted sev- Party leader questioned the step motherly treatment to- from Banks”, he questioned. the corporators’ tickets to its provision of the BC reserva- eral sub committees on various legality behind distribution of wards the flood victims of the As per the GHMC estimates, BC leaders in the upcoming tions in the elections. The core public problems and issues, funds through cash instead of incessant rains that lashed about 3.9 lakh people have GHMC elections. This was de- committee meeting has also he asked the heads of the sub giving away them in the form the city of Hyderabad and been identified as flood vic- cided during the core commit- passed a resolution to hold a committees to complete their of cheques or direct online inundated three fourth of the tims and Rs 380 crore flood tee meeting of the party held protest program at indira park tasks on time. transfers. According to him, whole city. “Congress party relief funds have been distrib- the whole flood relief funds demanded for Rs 50,000 for uted to them. But, what is the distribution process seems every flood victim’s family and basis of this number, did the like a big scam in which the Rs 5,00,000 to fully destroyed GHMC conduct any door to ruling TRS party leaders are house and Rs 2,50,000 for par- door survey, Dr Sravan asks. involved to loot the public tially destroyed house. De- He further demanded for a money like vultures. Hence, spite being agreed to give Rs white paper with the divi- the Congress party National 10,000 for each family, how- sion wise list of beneficiaries spokesperson demanded for ever, they gave only Rs 2,000 who have received the funds. an enquiry and a thorough to Rs 3,000 and some they Dasoju advised the govern- investigation into the matter. gave Rs 5,000”, he explained. ment to be emphatic towards Dr Sravan Dasoju along with The senior Congress party the flood victims and give senior Congress party leaders leader has lamented the gov- away the relief funds to the including Anjan Kumar Ya- ernment for indulging into flood affected tenants in ad- dav, former MP among others constitutional violations dition to the owners to save submitted a memorandum while resorting to vote bank them from the massive dis- to the GHMC Commissioner, politics through money mak- traction. He demanded to …….., on Wednesday and ing practices. He pointed out call for an all party meeting protested a Dharna in front that the distribution of flood to discuss the reasons for the of the civic body’s main gate relief funds in cash instead devastation.