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fforts to contain the All of Pope Francis' Easter spread of coronavirus services next month will be held Ebecame more frantic on without the faithful attending, Monday as France and Spain the Vatican said on Sunday, a joined Italy in imposing lock- downs on tens of millions of step unprecedented in modern people, Australia ordered self- times. isolation of arriving foreigners and other countries extended entry bans. Panic buying in Australia, the United States and Britain saw leaders appeal for calm over the virus that has infected over 156,000 people globally and killed more than 5,800. Several countries imp- osed bans on mass gather- ing, shuttered sporting, cul- EIFFEL TOWER IN PARIS tural and religious events, imported China tightened checks on THE GRAND MOSQUE IN MECCA while medical experts urged cases. Aust- international travellers arriving people to practice "social dis- ralia's latest at Beijing airport on Sunday, tancing" to curb the spread. restrictions after the number of imported Austria's Chancellor urged mirror th- new coronavirus infections people to self-isolate and ose annou- surpassed locally transmitted announced bans on gather- nced by neigh- ings of more than five people bouring New Zealand cases for a second day in a row. and further limits on who can sands of on Saturday. enter the country. people to US President Donald Trump of international flights through All of Pope Francis' Easter sites in Rome extended his country's travel May 6 and ground nearly all its services next month will be and in the ban to Britain and Ireland. Last wide-body fleet. held without the faithful Vatican. week, Trump had met a China tightened checks on attending, the Vatican said on Australian Prime Minister Brazilian delegation in which international travellers arriv- Sunday, in a step believed to be Scott Morrison said from mid- at least one member has since ing at Beijing airport on unprecedented in modern night Sunday, international been tested positive. Sunday, after the number of times. travellers arriving in the coun- Travel restrictions and bans, imported new coronavirus The services, four days of try would need to isolate them- and a plunge in global air infections surpassed locally major events from Holy selves for 14 days, and foreign travel, saw further airline cut- transmitted cases for a second ALBANIA'S TIRANA Thursday to Easter Sunday, cruise ships would be banned backs, with American Airlines day in a row. ITALY MILAN usually draw tens of thou- for 30 days, given a rise in Inc planning to cut 75 per cent 2

SIAM PARK IN THAILAND POLAND ITALY ROME VIETNAM Edu institutions ignore orders Passengers arriving from 7 Fourth Covid-19 case of CM, force teachers to work countries to be quarantined reported in Telangana PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD The move comes in Police, and several other senior Despite the Telangana state 10 CITY SCHOOLS BOOKED officials said that this should be Telangana on Monday report- government instructing all The Telangana state govern- the wake of the followed strictly. ed its fourth positive Covid-19 educational institutions in the HYDERABAD: The state till March 31 to prevent the ment has decided to quaran- state witnessing its "The passengers should be case while health authorities state to shut down till March government issued notices to spread of coronavirus. tine all passengers, both third positive case counselled on the need for decided that all passengers 31 as part of measures to con- ten private schools in the city The education department Indians and foreign nationals, quarantine and the procedure arriving at Hyderabad Airport tain the spread of COVID-19, that disobeyed government has formed inspection teams who arrive at Hyderabad's Ra- of coronovirus on being adopted. All sympto- from seven severely affected several schools and colleges in orders on closure and func- to enforce the closure deci- jiv Gandhi International Air- Sunday and the matic passengers will be isolat- countries will be quarantined Health officials said the city as well as in the dis- tioned as usual on Monday. sion. The inspections found port (RGI) from China, Iran, fourth on Monday. ed and escorted to isolation for 14 days. tricts asked teachers to report The government on Saturday that 10 schools have violated Italy, Republic of Korea, Fran- facilities at designated hospi- Health officials said a per- a person with travel for duty on Monday. ordered closure of all educa- the orders. ce, Germany and Spain, imme- tals. All asymptomatic passen- son with travel history to history to Scotland tional institutions in the state 2 diately upon arrival. via hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi gers will be sent to the quaran- Scotland tested positive, tak- tested positive, 2 The move comes in the wa- or have a travel history to these tine facility for a period of 14 ing the overall number of ke of state witnessing its third seven countries after March days," the memo stated. cases to four. This is the third taking the overall positive case of coronovirus on 15," a memo from the Special During the quarantine, if positive case in as many days. number of cases to 3 TODAY Sunday and the fourth on Chief Secretary (Health and any individual develops symp- The patient was admitted to ALMANAC Property registration Monday. A 46-year-old man Family Welfare) said. toms, the state government state-run Gandhi Hospital, was discharged last week. Month & Paksham: with a travel history to The The memo which was issued said that they would immedi- where two other positive cases Officials said test results of Netherlands who arrived in to the Director of Public ately be shifted to designated were already undergoing treat- 22 persons were awaited. As Phalguna & Krishna Paksha charges set for a hike Hyderabad was tested positive. Health and Family Welfare, the hospitals after following the ment. many as 54 passengers volun- Panchangam: "This includes those who Airport Health Officer, due procedure for isolation. The first patient, who test- tarily approached the hospital Tithi: Navami: 03:23 am (Next Day) NAVEENA GHANATE arrive through direct flights or Cyberabad Commissioner of 2 ed positive earlier this month, with suspected symptoms. Nakshatram: Mula: 11:46 am n HYDERABAD Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start any important work) Telangana Chief Minister K Rahukalam: 03:23 pm – 04:53 pm Chandrashekar Rao on Yamagandam: Monday declared that to meet TS Assembly adopts resolution against CAA 09:25 am – 10:54 am Varjyam: the "ambitious Budget", the 10:08 am – 11:46 am, state government will be 09:52 pm – 11:33 pm increasing property registra- CM cites statements by Union Ministers, BJP govts, expresses concern over NPR, NRC Gulika: 12:24 pm - 01:54 pm tion charges soon. If we are lying, people will Good Time: (to start any important KCR said that since the fo- defeat us in GHMC election. PNS n HYDERABAD Centre to amend CAA by as NPR and NRC," says the res- work) rmation of Telangana, stamps We gave water to municipalities removing all references to any olution moved by Chief Amritakalam: NIL and registration charges were around GHMC The Telangana Assembly on religion or to any foreign coun- Minister K. Chandrasekhar Abhijit Muhurtham: not even hiked by Rs 1, but Monday unanimously adopted try. Rao and adopted by a voice 12:00 pm – 12:48 pm — K CHANDRASEKHAR RAO this was now going to change. CHIEF MINISTER a resolution against Citizenship The House also expressed its vote after a debate. HYDERABAD "In some areas income needs Amendment Act (CAA), concern over the proposed It referred to statements by WEATHER to be increased. We also The Chief Minister said terming it as an attempt to alter implementation of NPR and ministers of Government of increased RTC fares to make that the Budget was prepared non-religious nature of Indian NRC, which may result in India as well as government of Forecast: sunny it profitable, but the burden is keeping in view Coronavirus citizenship. It also expressed exclusion of large number of Assam that the CAA is to be Temp: 34/22 not just on consumer, but we pandemic and economic slow- concern over the proposed people. used in order to protect non- Humidity: 41% also allocated Rs 1,000 for the down. "Even in this crisis sit- implementation of National "This House, accordingly, Muslims who may have been Sunrise: 06.22 Corporation to sustain. This is uation, we estimated that the Population Register (NPR) and urges the government of excluded from the NRC in Sunset: 06.26 real commitment and we are Budget will cross Rs 1.63 lakh- National Register of Citizens Telangana to take all necessary Assam, and in future, in the Current Weather Conditions working in realistic way," he crore budget guarantee.” (NRC). steps to safeguard the people of rest of India. Updated March 16, 2020 5:00 PM said. The resolution urged the Telangana from exercises such Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali and others thank Chief Minister K 2 2 Chandrashekhar Rao for passing resolution against CAA in the Assembly on Monday HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MARCH 17, 2020 hyderabad 02

ongress, Left parties and other pseudo-sec- Cularists, who describe Narendra Modi and Amit Sufiism is the way to peace in Kashmir Shah as communalists, should understand why some Sufi Janambhoomi issue, the Sufis people from other paign against the National place. He quoted many exam- saints called on Prime held meetings with RSS work- Conditions in J&K are returning states to Population Register. He ples in support of his argument. Minister Narendra Modi and ers to ensure that peaceful Kashmir. Amit made it clear that cit- Not surprisingly, those who Home Minister Amit Shah atmosphere prevailed in to normal. Peace will prevail in Shah said that TRULY izens need not sub- are insecure of losing their and impressed on them the Ayodhya. the state by taking the message the Union SPEAKING mit any document to identity with the rapid expan- need to spread Sufism from To a question by Amit Shah, Territory would the census officials and sion of the BJP spread door to door in J&K. Syed Naseeruddin reminded Sufism from door to door in the witness sea changes the question of treating rumours about CAA and Sufis, who imbibe Indian him that Sufi saints wear saf- region. The Sufis urged Amit and Modi wants anyone as a doubtful citizen Delhi riots to terrorise people. culture and are well aware of fron robes following the foot- development works across the does not arise. He said that Telangana Chief Minister K the rich historical legacy of the steps of Khwaja Moinuddin Shah to order an impartial probe UT. CAA is not intended to divest Chandrasekhar Rao went on country, have been advocating Chisti who propounded into Delhi riots to identify the This reveals that the steps of anyone’s citizenship. He record stating that he is not inculcation of universal broth- Sufisim in the country about taken by Modi government in made it clear that the aware of his date of birth cre- erhood since long. eight centuries ago. real culprits Kashmir are yielding positive Government would not spare ating false doubts in people’s History records how a 15th Conditions in J&K are results. There are indications anyone, irrespective of caste, minds about his citizenship. century saint Sant Kabir was returning to normal. Peace will Had Sufism survived in J&K, Shikoh was the disciple of Y SATYA KUMAR that normal life in Srinagar is behind the Delhi riots. Leaders like KCR, Mamata held in high esteem by both prevail in the state by taking the Hindus and Muslims would Persian Sufi saint Sarmad BJP National Secretary restored. Through face-recognition Bannerjee and others have Hindus and Muslims. message Sufism from door to have lived together peaceful- Kashani. He understood the Arfa Jan of Srinagar recent- technology 1922 who resort- been striking unnecessary It is significant to note that door in the region. The Sufis ly, giving scope for develop- spirituality of Hinduism and ly received Naari Sakti ed to riots were identified. Of fears in the minds of the peo- Sufi saints assured the Home urged Amit Shah to order an ment of Kashmiriyat. Islam and emerged as the real to historians. Therefore, Modi Puraskar from President them, 300 belong to UP, Amit ple. They are trying to politi- Minister to herald peace in impartial probe into Delhi riots Modi government advo- Hindustani. He also under- government decided to give Ramnadh Kovind for reviving Shah said. In all, 2647 were cize Census operations. They J&K by advocating Sufism. to identify the real culprits. cates people of world to unite. stood the fine arts and litera- publicity to Dara Shikoh’s the culture and heritage of arrested. The face-recogni- are subjecting minorities to After abrogation of Article During the over six decade- Accordingly, it constituted a ture which are a part of the preachings and trying to Kashmir. It indicates the tion technology exposes the severe turmoil by linking CAA 370, several Sufis, led by Syed long rule of the Congress, ter- committee with seven experts Indo-Islamic culture. revive his memories. changing scenario in J&K. real criminals. and National Population Naseeruddin Chisti, toured rorism assumed such a serious to locate the grave of 16th cen- He analysed both the reli- A political leader who The Opposition, which cre- Amit Shah gave clear reply to Register with the NCR J&K and appealed to the youth proportion that the equality of tury Mughal rulers Dara gions comparing one religion called on Amit Shah said that ated a ruckus in Parliament the question who fomented the It’s high time leaders like that empowerment was possi- all religions was no longer part Shikoh, the brother of with the other. He also Modi government was keen to even as the Delhi riots are communal trouble. As the KCR and Mamata Bannerjee ble only through the of the Kashmiri culture. Emperor Aurangzeb. After explained the message of the restore the past glory of fresh in people’s memory, was Opposition parties provoked stop vote bank politics and Constitution and advised Kashmiri Pundits were ter- Shajahan was indisposed, Upanishads to people. Had Kashmir. The Home Minister silenced by Amit Shah’s reply minorities stating that the playing dirty politicking oth- them against falling prey to rorised and forced to migrate. Aurangzeb assassinated his Dara Shikoh became emper- also made it clear the govern- in both Houses. Amit Shah Muslims would lose their erwise they will soon become the designs of the terrorists. Importantly, Sufism was dealt brother Dara Sikoh to stake or, conditions in India would ment is not keen to change the successfully repulsed the Indian citizenship because of part of history like the Prior to SC verdict on Ram a crippling blow in the state. claim to the throne. But have been different, according demographics by bringing Opposition’s malicious cam- the CAA, the riots had taken Congress. 10 die in two road mishaps in Medak Niranjan asks Centre to set up PNS n HYDERABAD mustard seeds research station In the first incident, at least seven persons At least 10 persons were killed PNS n HYDERABAD and 11 others were injured in were killed and eight persons, including separate accidents in Medak the bus driver, were severely injured after Minister for Agriculture S ‘Create awareness on Corona’ district in the wee hours of a TSRTC bus hit a van at Sangaipet Niranjan Reddy on Monday Monday. wrote a letter to Union Minister griculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy directed the officials of In the first incident, at least in Sangareddy district for Agriculture AMarketing Departments to ensure sanitation in markets, display seven persons were killed and Narendra Singh posters on Coronavirus precautions, ensure that hamalis eight persons, including the quality treatment to the Kavya and Ajay sustained Tomar urging congregate at one place and implement precautions at bus driver, were severely injured and the deceased fam- injuries in the mishap. him to set up a drinking water and food dispensing places in the market and injured after a TSRTC bus hit ilies will be taken care of. The police said that the research sta- at toilets. The Minister wanted the Marketing Department officials to make available soaps and water for farmers a van at Sangaipet in In another incident, three family was returning home tion on mus- visiting the markets. He advised them to announce the Sangareddy on Monday. persons were killed and two from Rajiv Gandhi tard seeds and precautions to check the spread of the virus through The deceased, all women, others were severely injured International Airport (RGIA) on irrigation public address system. The precautions should be have been identified as Gudala Sangareddy, were returning ment hospital, where the situ- after the Maruti van they were in Shamshabad. According to management. implemented in rythu bazars at Gaddi Annaram, Boinpally, Manemma, Gudala from Edupayala Jatara in ation of some is said to be crit- travelling in rammed a sta- the police, initial investigation In the letter, Malakpet, Gudimalkapur, Miryalguda, Yenumamula, Durgamma, Madhurima and Medak. The DCM van, in ical. Dharma Reddy, Collector tionary lorry on Monday revealed that the driver of the the Minister said Khamma, Jammikunta, Gajwel, Siddipet, Nizamabad and Rajitha. Details of other vic- which the devotees were trav- of Sangareddy and Chandana morning at Narsingi in Medak car lost control of the vehicle that with the comple- Adilabad markets. tims are yet to be known. elling in, hit the RTC bus, Deepthi, Superintendent of district. and rammed it into a parked tion of Kaleshwaram Project, According to Medak police, killing the seven on the spot Police, inspected the spot. The deceased were identi- DCM van. The police shifted there is plenty of irrigation the mishap occurred when and severely injuring eight Transport Minister Puvvada fied as Kistaiah, Erevani the dead and injured to the dis- facility available in the state He projects efficiently, a research need to prevent drinking water the deceased, hailing from others. The injured were Ajay Kumar expressed his grief Krishna and Anjaneyulu, all trict hospital and began inves- put the total number of major station should be set up. The and water for irrigation getting Fasalvadi Village in rushed to a nearby govern- over the incident, and assured belonging to the same family. tigation. irrigation projects at 25 and groundwater level increased laced up. Therefore, he urged medium irrigation projects at because of the irrigation facil- the Union Minister for grant a 12. Therefore, to use the water ity available in the state. research station on water man- for irrigation available in the Moreover, there is every agement and mustard seeds. Three Maoist Edu institutions ignore orders of CM... Continued from Page 1 respond and asked the secre- saying, "All schools are closed couriers tary of education department due to staff and students safe- 10 city schools... Passengers The managements of educa- to look into the complaints and ty. Some schools have given TS Assembly arrested tional institutions gave holidays initiate strict actions against the notice to teachers to report to Continued from Page 1 arriving from only to the students, while institutions which ignored the school every day from tomor- They are VIP International PNS n KHAMMAM asking the teaching and non- government's shutdown orders. row no matter what! Sir, I plead School, Saidabad; Springfield 7 countries... teaching staff to report for "The managements haven't you to take action on this!" School, Charminar; Shireen adopts resolution.. Three Maoist couriers were duties as usual. given us a reason. They have In his response on Monday, Public School, Secunderabad; Continued from Page 1 arrested by police at Enkoor in With this, several staff mem- just asked us to come. It seems KTR said, "Will request Kushboo School, Shaikpet; Continued from Page 1 Referring to NPR, the Khammam district on bers of educational institu- like they can't bear staff mem- Education Minister Sabitha Joshua School, Shaikpet; The state government has process of which is set to be Monday. According to the tions complained to IT bers sitting at home. Won't staff Indra to advise and direct all Sunrise School, Shaikpet; also initiated steps to identi- "Therefore, this is nothing rolled out from April 1, the police, the arrested were iden- Minister KT Rama Rao members fall ill? Why simply school managements to close Rosary Convent School, fy admissions in hospitals less than an attempt to funda- resolution noted that there are tified as Madakam Bhima, through Twitter. Responding call us when there are no stu- institutions fully" Gunfoundry; All Saints High across the state due to SARI. mentally alter and undermine apprehensions among all sec- Madakam Anda and quickly, KTR referred those dents?" asked an assistant pro- As per the Telangana gov- School, Gunfoundry; Little "This will be used as a sur- the non-religious nature of tions of citizenry, especially the Madakam Malla of complaints to education min- fessor of a management college ernment order, only public Flower School, Abids; St rogate marker for COVID- Indian citizenship," reads the economically weaker sections Timirigudem Usoor block of ister Sabitha Indra Reddy. in city. A Twitter user, Ananya exams are to take place as Marks Boys Town School, 19. A rising trend of SARI resolution. It noted that there and illiterate persons that they Bijapur district of Sabitha also was quick to Choudhary, tweeted to KTR scheduled. Bahadurpura. cases will trigger the need for have been concerted attempts will be required to show doc- Chhattisgarh State. They were further investigation for to tinker with the inclusive and umentary proof of citizen- taken into custody while mov- COVID-19," the government non-religious nature of Indian ship as well as of their parents. ing suspiciously at said.Stating that surveillance citizenship through CAA, "It is also feared that the dis- Konayapalem village outskirts. Property registration... will be done in hospitals NPR and NRC. proportionate impact will be Bhima was Grama World in lockdown where a majority of patients "Besides violating princi- felt most by Dalits, Adivasis, Rakshana Dalam member, Continued from Page 1 China has reported 80,984 Continued from Page 1 it is common. About 50,000 get admitted for severe respi- ples of equality, non-discrim- backward classes and linguis- Anda and Malla were mem- cases and 3,203 deaths. The people work in power sector ratory problems identical to ination, secularism, this con- tic as well as religious minori- bers of Dandakaranya Adivasi Anyone arriving to Beijing country imposed draconian “Through the revised tariffs and we give 24 hours quality those seen in COVID-19, certed attempt will also endan- ties." Kisan Mazdoor Sanghatan. from abroad will be trans- containment policies from and taxes, we hope to raise power. We are not cowards, the government said that all ger the lives of vulnerable "The Indian national move- They used to supply goods to ferred directly to a central January, locking down sever- another Rs 20,000 crore - be it what we say, we stand by it. teaching hospitals, district groups who do not possess ment was a convergence of Maoists and provide shelter quarantine facility for 14 days al major cities. Spain put its 47 through stamps and registra- We don't want to cheat, be it hospitals, area hospitals and adequate documentary proof various beliefs, thoughts and when they visit villages. for observation starting March million inhabitants under par- tion, mines or sand and other increase in power tariffs or corporate and other private of citizenship. Moreover, there ideas. Upon Independence, They were caught while 16, a city government official tial lockdown on Saturday as policies, we intend to increase jobs to unemployed youth." hospitals were being identi- are serious questions as to the our founders embraced diver- they were returning to their said. China, where the epi- part of a 15-day state of emer- our revenue. So based on that, Referring to the prohibi- fied as sentinel sites for sur- legality and constitutionality of sity, pluralism and secularism place carrying detonators and demic began in December, gency to combat the epidem- we proposed a Rs 1.83 lakh- tion, the Chief Minister said veillance. CAA, NPR and NRC." in the Constitution. The enact- wires packed in chilli bags. In appears to now face a greater ic in Europe's second worst- crore Budget," KCR said. that liquor can never be "The reporting shall start "The parliamentary enact- ment of CAA has raised con- all, 23 detonators and two threat of new infections from affected country after Italy. Confirming that the gov- banned and pointed to the retrospectively from March 8, ment of CAA has created cerns that by introducing a bundles of wire were seized outside its borders as it contin- Streets in Madrid and ernment will increase power failed attempts by the 2020 to understand the base- grave apprehensions among religious test for citizenship, from their possession. The trio ues to slow the spread of the Barcelona were deserted on tariffs, he said, "Every govern- TDP and Congress regimes line admissions of each facil- various sections of society the Act insults the memory of was sent to judicial remand, virus domestically. Sunday. ment will increase taxes and to do so. ity," the order stated. that it is a prelude to the NPR India's founders, who con- the police said. which will lead to a nationwide sciously chose not to incorpo- NRC," it said. It pointed out rate a 'racial principle' or 'reli- that for the first time in India, gious principle' in the provi- HYDERABAD the CAA introduced religious sions applicable to citizen- BULLION RATES Missing the gym? Hit neighbourhood park! test to acquire Indian citizen- ship."It said that the Act makes GOLD ship while also providing for people belonging to certain n an accelerated path to citizen- religious eligible for Indian cit- ` (10 gm) PNS NEW DELHI 42,270 As the gyms remain closed, fitness ship for non-Muslim citizens izenship while excluding other ` 20 With several states directing to experts advise that working out at of Afghanistan, Pakistan and persons solely on the basis of SILVER shut gyms in the wake of grow- Bangladesh. religion. ` 40,500 (10 gm) ing COVID-19 scare, fitness home, jogging in parks and reducing ` 100 and health experts on Monday caloric intake can be right alternatives advised gym freaks to hit the neighbourhood parks and to maintain healthy lifestyle CHICKEN make their home a place to `/KG work out. exercises at home like, squats, Budhiraja, Group Medical RATES They, however, cautioned to variation of lunges and push- Director, Max Healthcare, Dressed/With Skin `54 keep distance while jogging or ups, static holds like plank, while the government is trying Without Skin `61 exercising in parks and other squat hold, push up hold, to eliminate all the possibilities Broiler at Farm `37 open spaces in societies. bridge hold, etc.," suggested of potentially risky environ- The Delhi government on Kazmi. "Do yoga and medita- ments where mass gathering is Monday directed the closure of tion for flexibility and calmness seen, this is a good step taken. all gymnasiums, nightclubs, and dance for endurance and "Earlier where huge crowd EGG theatres, weekly markets and stamina," he added. was seen in places like cinema RATES `/100 spas in the city till March 31, "Walking is the simplest and According to Sami Kazmi, a As the gyms remain closed, halls, malls, school, colleges, HYDERABAD 250 apart from gatherings of more most inexpensive activity you New Delhi-based certified per- fitness experts advise that offices etc have been ordered to than 50 people. Manoj Sharma, could do to win back good sonal trainer, if you do not have working out at home, jogging remain close. Gym on the VIJAYAWADA 290 Founder, The Inferno Fitness health. Try power yoga at access to gym for certain days, in parks and reducing caloric other hand, though is not a VISAKHAPATNAM 300 Club in Delhi/NCR, hitting the home, if you're looking for a here is how you can remain fit intake can be right alternatives mass gathering place, but at RETAIL PRICE `2.50 gym is not the right thing dur- rigorous workout to shed at home. to maintain healthy lifestyle. least 20-25 people gather," (IN HYDERABAD) ing the COVID-19 outbreak. excess kilos," Sharma said. "Perform some body-weight According to Dr Sandeep Budhiraja said.

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RIME Activists: Need for change in CORNER Hyderabad residents still Man falls off Class X exam results pattern moving train, dies PNS n HYDERABAD reluctant to wear helmets The Education department should man was killed after he fell off Following the death of a class Aa moving train between Moula PNS n HYDERABAD X student at KPHB on Sunday, ensure that no stress will be on Ali and Cherlapally railway Hyd and Vijayawada student's rights activists stations. The Government A survey on use of helmets rank 14 and 15 in demanded a change in the way students from institutions that Railway Police, who are yet to indicates Hyderabad ranked the examination results were identify the man, said that the number 14, while the cities of the aspect of pillion being declared. pressure them to study for more deceased could be between 30 to Delhi, Mumbai and Bangaluru rider wearing The demand comes fresh on hours, said AchyutaRao 35 years old, adding that no occupied the first three posi- helmets, according the heels of the suicide of a 14- identification was found on him. tions. year-old girl, MeherGayathri The GRP suspect that the man It indicates that the resi- to ICICI Lambard Devi in Sardar Patel their exams near is enor- tutions that pressure them to fell head first off a moving train dents of Hyderabad are still Helmet Survey Nagar of KPHB mous. The school study for more hours. At the between Moula Ali and reluctant to use helmets in Findings-2020 colony. Devi authorities them- same time, parents should be Cherlapally railway stations. A spite of several instances prov- was found selves keep pres- with the children as much as critical head injury led to his ing the utility of helmets in hanging suring students possible at the time of exami- death on the spot, added the accidents. Indore and Lucknow travel 35 from the to perform well nations" said AchyutaRao, Police. An investigation into the The survey was conducted km eachwithout wearing hel- ceiling and and get good president of incident has begun. by ICICI Lambard Helmet mets. People of Vijayawada was grades for the BalalaHakkulaSangham. Survey Findings-2020 travel 30 km without wearing declared sole sake of The activist said that the declared the results. The sur- accidents. Majority of the To the question whether helmets. Residents of Delhi dead by a publishing the education department should Minor drowns in vey took a sample of over interviewed opined that the helmets provide safe journey, travel only 14 km without the hospital. The photos of out- bring about a system that gives 2,400 bike riders in 18 cities children who are pillion 99 per cent of the interviewed head gear. victim's par- standing students results first without ranks or open sump across the country and spoke raiders need not wear helmets, said 'yes', while 87 per cent of If the distance to be trav- ents found her and garnering fame grades. The result must initial- 9-year-old boy was found to bike raiders aged between but women should invariably those interviewed said that elled is less and the areas hanging in her for their institutions. ly only convey if the student Adead in a water sump at Rajiv 18 and 35 years and ques- wear the head gear. they wear helmets on fear of where there would be no traf- room after she did not Activists demanded an inde- has either passed or failed. Gandhi Nagar under Jawahar tioned them the need for the Hyderabad and Vijayawada attracting the wrath of police, fic cops, the percentage of open the door for a long time. pendent probe into Devi's Marks can be published later Nagar Police station limits on pillion riders wearing hel- rank 14 and 15 in the aspect who levy fines. Hydeabadis not wearing hel- No suicide note was found in death to find out all possible so that private institutions Monday. Police suspect that mets and obtained results. of pillion rider wearing hel- Hyderabadis responded met are respectively 79 per the room, however, prelimi- angles for her taking the would not exploit student's death was due to drowning. Those surveyed opined that mets. In all, 63 per cent of pil- saying that they travel at least cent and 75 per cent. In all, 68 nary investigation points to extreme step. The KPHB marks for their publicity. The victim was identified as the pillion-riders are neglect- lion riders in Delhi wear hel- 32 km on an average per day per cent of Hyderabadis, 53 Devi being scared of the Police have registered a suspi- AchyutaRao also said that EruguRaju Kumar, son of ing wearing helments because mets, while it 58 per cent by without wearing helmets. per cent of residents of upcoming class X examina- cious death case and are inves- educational institutions should Narsingi, he was studying class there are no legal compul- people of Guwahati. Only 5 Residents of Ahmedabad trav- Vijayawada occupied the first tions and the stress of perform- tigating the death. be prohibited from using pho- II. According to the Jawahar sions. However, they replied per cent of pillion riders wear el 43 km, while residents of two positions for travelling ing poorly in them. "The Education department tographs and marks of students Nagar Police, the boy was found that they should also wear hel- helmet in Hyderabad and Pune travel 41 km without without helmets on less traf- Student rights activists say should ensure that no stress for advertising, adding that it dead in an open water sump near mets to protect themselves in three percent in Vijayawada. helmets. Similarly, residents of fic roads. that the pressure on students as will be on students from insti- also pressurises students. their house. After he did not respond to their calls, his parents began a search for him and later found him in the water sump. He TAKING STOCK was shifted to a hospital where Plaint against fake doctors declared him brought IndUS entrepreneurs dead. The police registered a case and are investigating the news on Dy Mayor incident. Officials said that the launch ‘TiE Women' case would be altered after an PNS n HYDERABAD old photo of Baba Faisuddin, investigation also probing the PNS n HYDERABAD in which his eye was injured, negligence of the plot owner who TiE Women propels Local TRS leaders filed a com- was being circulated now. The left the sump open. TiE Women, the latest initiative plaint with the police on image being circulated now by The IndUS Entrepreneurs, the reach of several Monday after an old pho- claims that the deputy mayor TiE Global, with an idea to women entrepreneurs tograph of the deputy got injured in a fist fight Man drowns in 'Embrace, Engage and from TS and APto mayor of Greater that led to him receiving Empower' women entrepre- Hyderabad the wounds. A com- Undasagar lake neurs across the globe, got access global Municipal plaint was also submit- 22-year-old man drowned to launched over Webcast from markets and build Corporation ted at the SR Nagar death at Undasagar lake of Hyderabad. a climate of (GHMC) police station alleging A This initiative announced in Mohammed Baba that a local BJP leader Jalpally village in Dhoolpet on inclusiveness Monday. The victim was Hyderabad over a Webcast Faisuddin went viral was responsible for the fake identified as PujariPawan Singh, came about given the covid-19 with false information. messages to tarnish the image a resident of Gangabouli in threat to the com- preneurs from TS and According to the complaint of the deputy mayor.The Dhoolpet. According to the munity and not to APto access global mar- submitted by SharmilaJadhav, police have begun an investi- police, Pawan along with three conduct meetings kets and build a climate of Mayor Bonthu Rammohan inspecting the foundation works of Steel Bridge going on at Panjagutta Grave yard, on Monday a local senior TRS leader, an gation into the incident. other friends, Pujari Raj Kumar, and large gatherings inclusiveness that could Guptha Mahesh Kumar and in a novel way. foster a host of bold and Saibaba went to Undasagarlake TiE Hyderabad impactful women leaders for swimming. While Pawansingh President, Sridhar Reddy, CMD across the world plus offer an and Raj kumar were swimming in of CtrlS, Vice-President opportunity to compete on a Worker killed in the water, Pawan drowned under Manohar Reddy Founder & global TiE platform. the Undasagarbridge and died. CEO of Feuji and others were Under the initiative, a series Guptha Mahesh then told present at the TiE Women of chapter-level start-up support launch and addressed more programs for Women wall collapse Pawan's parents of the mishap, who then rushed to the spot and than 70 participants in this Entrepreneurs will be conduct- noticed their son dead. Based on online launch programme. ed, culminating into a region- PNS n HYDERABAD building. A wall of the multi- a complaint, a case has been TiE Women propels the al competition to be held on storied building then collapsed registered. reach of several women entre- June 12. A worker was killed when the on the yet to be identified wall of a building collapsed worker, killing him on the spot during a demolition drive at and injuring others. the Karkhana on Sunday Alerted by bystanders, the HC to hold proceedings for 3 days in a week night. Several others Karkhana Police along were injured in the with the Fire and PNS n HYDERABAD four single judge benches to gency matters where a stay is mishap. GHMC's Disaster conduct the court proceed- required. Incases where stay is According to the Response Force In the wake of coronavirus out- ingson Monday, Wednesday due to expire, such cases will be Karkhana Police, a Teams rushed to break,the Telangana High and Friday this week. automaticallylisted or it will be private building the spot and began Court on Monday decided to The HC will work on March extended on mentioning by the owner was demol- a rescue operation. hold the court proceedings 23, March 26 and March 27 advocates. Thermalscreening of ishing his building Residents in build- for three days in a week until next week by keeping in view all the persons attending the when the mishap ings nearby were further orders. of the public holiday on March court including judges willbe occurred. Officials sus- vacated as a precaution- The HChas taken the deci- 25 on account of Ugadi festival. done at the entrance of the high pect that the machine opera- ary measure, said P Madhukar sion as a precautionary mea- The HC has also decided totake court. The services of the law tor demolishing the building Swamy, Inspector of Police, sure to prevent thespread of the up only urgent matters like bail clerks attached to the court was not aware of the workers Karkhana, adding that the virus. Accordingly, the HC has applications, interlocutoryap- judges have beendispensed behind the wall and went incident caused a massive traf- notified a divisionbench and plications and the most emer- with until further orders. ahead and tore down the fic jam in the area. Coronavirus forces change of wedding plans n PNS HYDERABAD Quarantine centre at As the novel coronavirus offi- Gachibowli Stadium cially hit global pandemic sta- 3 held for spreading rumours he government officials have tus the government issued he Rachakonda Police have arrested three persons for spreading fake news about been making arrangements to travel restrictions by which coronavirus in YadadriBhongir district on Monday. The arrested persons have T T turn the stadium at Gachibowliin celebrations have taken a U- been identified as Bharat Kumar, Shivraj and Balraj. Kumar is an auto driver by the city into a 50-bed quarantine turn. To add salt to the wound, profession and Shivraj and Balraj have private jobs. "The trio shared a message on center to treat coronavirus the state government banned a WhatsApp group that said that a person from Bhongir town, who was affected suspects. The stadium will be new bookings for marriages. by coronavirus died in the local hospital and another person with the virus was changed into a quarantine center. NRIs are facing the brunt of shifted to Gandhi hospital at Hyderabad" said N.BhujangaRao, Assistant The officials have taken the rooms both the restrictions. A NRI Commissioner of Police, Bhongir. The message which became viral created panic in administrative section of the from New Zealandplanned his among the people of the district. Police officials who were informed of the message, sports into their control and other wedding on April24, but now began an investigation while calming the public. During investigation, police identified that one of the trio available rooms to set up isolated decided to postpone it. She had created the message and soon the three were identified and arrested. The trio were arrested a day wards for the patients with the said, "I was supposed to come after the government invoked Section 54 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to prevent rumor- symptoms. Meanwhile, GHMC to India on April10, but now mongering and fake news, said the ACP. In a similar case, the Chaitanyapuri Police booked a case under Sherilingampalli circle 11 due to corona pandemic, we the same section after a false message about the virus was being spread among people in the area of SRL sanitation staff took steps to will not be able to travel to colony, Satya Nagar Colony and Laxminagar Colony under the police station limits. The Chaitanyapuri improve sanitation in the stadium India as we bride and bride- Police booked a case under Section 54 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and are probing the source from the perspective of the groom ourselves need to be of the message. The punishment of the section carries a prison sentence for a term of one year. quarantined for 15days after coronavirus. landing there. We are planning to postpone it, but still there is every day, couples whose wed- uncertainty and are constant- dings are planned for later this ly monitoring the happenings". month, April or even May are SCR braces to prevent spread of virus: Gajanan Likewise the precautions facing uncertainty about what n tune with the pro-active approach of the Ministry of Railways to taken by the state government changes they should make to Icombat the spread of coronavirus, South Central Railway has further to confine the number of guests their plans. Given the rapidly braced up to initiate various measures in the direction, keeping the to 200 seems to be working out. evolving covid-19 situation, interests of rail users foremost. General manager of M Girija, a resident of event managers are encouraging SCRGajananMallya has been personally directing the operations, Kukatpally said, "My niece's families of brides and grooms to reviewing the implementation and drawing further plans, basing on wedding was schedule on have a "Plan B". the needs. In this direction, a meeting has been convened by the Sunday and we called around G Abhishek said, "We don't general manager with all principal heads of the departments medical 400people. The number of peo- want to postpone our wedding, officers over the zone and advised to take precautionary measures to ple who turned up was not so it will be as scheduled on restrict the spread of novel coronavirus. In addition, a training even 100. Some of our closest rel- April16, at a garden in Nizampet. session has been conducted through video conference for all the atives and those staying outside But we decided to move it to our medical officials of the Zone from Railway Board in coordination with Hyderabad, sent us messages farm house in our village and Ministry of Health, Government of India with regard to handling of stating that they were following keep it small affair. But I don't coronavirus cases. In continuation to the same, quarantine facilities the statement given by govern- know if my sister's family living have been set up with 1019 beds at 27 locations across all the six ment to avoid large gatherings". in US will be able to make it by divisions of the zone including Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Nanded, With restrictions changing then with the restrictions." Guntur, Guntakal and Vijayawada. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MARCH 17, 2020 hyderabad 04 Bandi Sanjay takes on KCR

BHATTI TALKS TOUGH ON CAA PNS n HYDERABAD Dharmapuri Arvind and Soyam Bapurao at Delhi, Telangana BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that n Sanjay Kumar on Monday KCR is opposing CAA, NPR KCR AND I HAVE TO GO TO DETENTION IF NPR IS IMPLEMENTED, SAYS CLP LEADER alleged that the TRS govern- and NRC as he has no knowl- PNS n HYDERABAD ment took up Razakar's agen- edge on them. da on its shoulders in the "Nobody will be affected Welcoming the passing of res- Power tariff hike will Assembly, where it is sup- with the implementation of olution against CAA, NPR and posed to discuss public issues. CAA. How the Assembly can NRC in Legislative Assembly, Reacting on the resolution pass resolution against the law Congress Legislature Party against CAA in Telangana when it is approved by (CLP) leader Mallu Bhatti burden people: CLP Assembly along with MPs Parliament," he asked. Vikramarka on Monday said that including him, Podem HYDERABAD: Congress hype. "The TRS government is Veeraiah, Seethakka, Legislature Party (CLP) leader trying to bring more debts by Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka doing magic. The government and many others have no birth slammed the state government is in physical deficit. The certificates like Chief Minister for allegedly burdening people government borrowed money K Chandrashekhar Rao. by increasing prices. He said indiscriminately in the name of "Deputy Speaker T Padmarao that the Chief Minister is trying irrigation projects," he said. The Goud and MIM Floor leader to run the state by making government has not yet Akbaruddin Owaisi have their people consume liquor provided DPRs of projects to birth certificate but they don't indiscriminately or by the opposition, he alleged have certificates of their parents. Majority of the people from SC, ST, BC and Minorities selling lands. He stating that the Chief If National Population Register have no certificates. However, the Centre has slammed KCR for Minister will further is implemented, the Chief brought NPR allegedly borrowing push the state into debt money to clear the trap in the coming four Minister, and I have to go to — MALLU BHATTI VIKRAMARKA, CLP leader detention centre as we don't existing debts. "The years. Manthani MLA have birth certificates," Bhatti people would have D Sridhar Babu said he said. introduced by the Chief birth certificates. Think about given a befitting reply didn't understand as to Asking the government not Minister, Bhatti said that the the common people.” if it had announced that why the government to confine just in passing res- Chief Minister highlighted the Majority of the people from his government would increase reduced the working days of olution, Bhatti demanded the consequences of the proposed SC, ST, BC and Minorities power tariffs," he said. After the Assembly Budget session in state government to bring an National Population Register have no certificates. However, adjournment of the Legislative the name of Coronavirus, Act stating that it won't imple- (NPR) if is implemented in the the Centre has brought NPR. Assembly sine die on Monday, whereas Parliament session is ment CAA at any cost. The state. He called upon all the par- CLP leader said that the then CLP leader Mallu Batti still going on. "It is not proper CLP leader urged the Centre to ties and like-minded people to UPA government had taken up Vikramarka alleged that the on part of the state government remove the column (of birth come together to find a solution NPR in 2010 but they didn't state government showed Rs to say that the government is certificate) from the NPR by to the CAA. collect the birth details of par- 30,000 crore more revenue in getting more revenue from considering the resolution Making it clear that the ents. Inclusion of a column ask- the Budget. The revenue deficit sand," Sridhar Babu said. Later, passed by the Telangana Congress is extending its sup- ing the date of birth of the par- is Rs 20,518 crore, he said Mulugu MLA Seethakka found Assembly. port to the resolution against ents and the place of birth in alleging that the state fault with the government for Participating in the discus- the CAA, Bhatti said, “Several NPR-2020 is an indication to government introduced Rs 1.82 comparing Congress with sion on resolution against CAA public representatives have no the danger, he said. crore Budget by creating much Corona. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ‘KCR deceiving people’ n I will leave the state if it is proven CAA will do injustice to anyone, says Goshamahal MLA PNS n HYDERABAD The Chief Minister should reveal who Lone BJP MLA in the will be at the receiving end if CAA is Telangana State Legislative implemented, said Goshamahal Assembly Raja Singh Loath on Monday stated that he would MLA Raja Singh leave the state if it is proven that injustice will be meted out correct on the part of opposi- MLA tore the resolution to anyone with the implemen- tion parties to politicise CAA, papers. Responding to this, the tation of CAA. Raja Singh alleged that the Chief Minister said, "It will "Chief Minister K opposition parties were mak- happen. I noted all the points Chandrashekhar Rao is ing baseless allegations made by all the parties in the deceiving the people of though the Union Home House. I request Chair to con- the state. It is not correct Minister Amit Shah duct voting on the resolution on part of Chief Minister made his stand clear on against CAA". to speak lies. The Chief NPR, NRP and CAA. At Later addressing the media Minister should this juncture, the at Assembly media point, reveal who will Speaker cut the Rajasingh alleged that the be at the mike of Raja Chief Minister deceived peo- receiving end Singh. ple amidst Assembly. The if CAA is Lodging Speaker allotted one hour time implement- histo MIM party to speak on ed," he said. protest, CAA. However, the Speaker Excise Minister V Srinivas Goud calls on Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao Stating the only allotted mere 20 minutes on his birthday at Pragathi Bhavan on Monday that it is not to BJP. Sitaram Yechuri Shabbir doubts welcomes TS' Prevent spread of Covid-19: CS CM’s intentions decision on CAA PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Monday directed Welcoming the passing of Communist Party of India the District Collectors to be resolution against CAA, NPR (Marxist) general secretary cautious and implement the and NRC in Telangana Sitaram Yechuri on Monday instructions given by Chief Legislative Assembly on welcomed TS Assembly Minister K Chandrashekar Monday, former Minister move adopting a resolution Rao to contain the spread of Mohammed Ali Shabbir said against CAA, NPR and NRC Coronavirus in the State. T that Chief Minister K and exhorted all sections of The Chief Secretary was Chandrashekhar Rao has the society to come-out and addressing the Collectors failed to make his stand clear fight against this 'unconstitu- through a video conference on The Chief Secretary asked cleanliness and sanitation in on the issue. tional' Act. preparedness of controlling Collectors to tackle situation public and private transport. "Telangana Government Yechuri, in a press confer- Coronavirus from BRKR carefully so that general pub- He said that maximum num- has only urged the Centre to ence held at AKG Bhavan Bhavan. Somesh Kumar lic don't become panic. He also ber of positive cases were amend the Citizenship New Delhi, appreciated the directed district Collectors to directed to see that all educa- reported in Maharashtra, the (Amendment) Act, 2019 in Telangana legislators for form interdisciplinary team tional institutions, including concerned border district order to remove all references adopting resolution against to monitor those who came coaching centres shall be Collectors shall be more alert to any religion or any foreign CAA. He said that the NDA- from foreign countries. closed with immediate effect and take necessary steps. country. But it did not regis- led Narendra Modi govern- "Quarantine is mandatory to until March 31. Shanti Kumari, Special Chief ter its objection in open ment is making such Acts all those who made foreign The Chief Secretary urged Secretary, Principal Secretaries words. As openly stated by which destroy the basic fab- visit from the seven countries the Collectors to create aware- Sunil Sharma, Vikas Raj, other Chief Ministers, CM ric of Indian Constitution and -- China, South Korea, Iran, ness among public on person- Jagadeshwar, Secretaries KCR did not make a clear added if one keep silence Italy, Spain, Germany and al hygiene and advised to stay Sandeep Kumar Sultania, announcement that he would thinking that only affect the France. The person and his away from those who are suf- Sudarshan Reddy, Omer Jaleel, not implement CAA, NRC minorities and it will be dan- contacts are to be tracked con- fering with fever and influen- T K Sridevi, Yogita Rana, and NPR in Telangana," the ger to them as the CAA will stantly as part of containment za. Chief Secretary instructed Commissioner and others former Minister Shabbir Ali affect all. plan," he said. district Collectors to ensure attended the meeting. said. Trader pledges Rs 25 cr donation to his village

PNS n HYDERABAD The state government's 'Palle Pragati' programme provided In a rare gesture, Kamidi perfect platform for the trad- Narasimha Reddy, a trader er to donate liberally to devel- from Dammannapeta village of op Dammannapeta. Vardhannapeta Assembly con- During a short discussion on stituency on Monday Palle Pragati, Dayakar Rao announced Rs 25 crore dona- made a special mention about tion to develop his native vil- the charity of Kamidi lage. Narsimha Reddy. Earlier, Chief He presented a cheque for Rs Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao 1.5 crore as advance to Minister also followed suit. for IT, Industries, Urban Narsimha Reddy asked the Development KT Rama Rao at Ministers to use the Rs 1.50 his house in the presence of crore for development of a hos- Minister for Panchayat Raj pital in Vardhannapet mandal. Errabelli Dayakar Rao and "Those who do not forget ser- Vardhannapet MlA Aruri vices rendered by the native Ramesh. Narasimha Reddy, place and their own mother are settled in Hyderabad, wanted true gentlemen," said KT Rama to do something for his native Rao. Minister Errabelli place. He was waiting for a per- appealed to the NRIs to come fect opportunity to give dona- forward to donate for develop- tion to develop his native place. ment of Telangana. Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao, KT Rama Rao and others with K Narasimha Reddy at Pragathi Bhavan in the city on Monday HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MARCH 17, 2020 nation 05 CAPSULE ‘No decision to discontinue Governor asks Kamal Nath printing of Rs 2,000 banknotes’ to take trust vote Tuesday PNS n NEW DELHI The government on Monday PNS n BHOPAL said no decision has been taken to discontinue printing The Kamal Nath-led Congress of Rs 2,000 banknotes, and government in Madhya Pra- No floor test, MP House adjourned state-owned SBI and Indian Maha firm tampers desh was Monday asked by the Bank are reconfiguring ATMs Governor to prove its majori- n a reprieve for beleaguered for Rs 500 and Rs 200 notes. with sanitiser expiry ty by Tuesday, hours after it IKamal Nath-led government, the "No indent was placed with date labels, raided appeared to have snagged a 10- Madhya Pradesh Assembly was the presses for printing of Rs day breather with the assembly adjourned till March 26 in view of 2,000 denomination notes for AURANGABAD: Maharashtra session being adjourned until the state government's concern 2019-20. However, there is no Food and Drug Administration March 26 over coronavirus. over coronavirus even as the BJP decision to discontinue the officials raided a firm in In a letter to Chief Minister raised the demand for holding of printing of Rs 2,000 ban- Aurangabad and caught staff Kamal Nath, Governor Lalji a floor test as directed by knotes," Minister of State for changing expiry date labels on Tandon said: "If you don't take Governor Lalji Tandon. Finance Anurag Singh Thakur hand sanitiser bottles to profit a floor test by March 17, it will After the Budget session began at said in a written reply in Lok from the novel coronavirus be assumed that you have lost 11 am after singing of Vande Sabha. outbreak in the state, a senior your majority." Mataram, the governor began his The minister was replying to knotes of particular denomina- lakh crore; 8,556.84 million for official said on Monday. The The Governor also called the customary address to the House party. The demand for a floor test Minister Kamal Nath on Monday a question whether the govern- tion is decided by the govern- Rs 50 notes valued at Rs staff of Eurolife Healthcare in Chief Minister's letter to him which lasted for barely two raised by the BJP MLAs caused stated that holding of a floor test ment has stopped printing of ment in consultation with the 42,784.20 crore; Rs 20 and Rs Aurangabad's Waluj industrial criticising him for asking the minutes, as he didn't read out the uproar in the House, with in the Assembly was not possible new Rs 2,000 currency notes Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to 10 denomination notes were area were replacing ‘2020' on entire content and left with members from the Treasury in view of some MLAs of the the expiry date label with Speaker for a trust vote today and if the public sector banks maintain desired denomina- valued at Rs 16,619.60 crore as "meaningless, baseless" and Speaker NP Prajapati. In his benches also raising slogans. Congress being held in "captivity" have issued any circular to stop tion mix for facilitating and Rs 30,510.79 crore, respec- ‘2021', FDA Joint address, the governor urged the Amid the ruckus, the Minister for by the BJP with the help of Commissioner Sanjay Kale said. against constitutional values. circulation of Rs 2,000 notes demand of public. tively. Kamal Nath wrote to the legislators to follow Parliamentary Affairs Govind Karnataka Police. "I would like through ATMs. Banknotes of Rs 2,000 "The quantum of banknotes "Prices were also being Constitutional traditions, maintain Singh raised the issue of you to recall that when I met you changed. The raid started on Governor calling his letter dignity of democracy and act "In view of the higher circu- denomination worth Rs 7.40 that needs to be printed broad- directing a trust vote unconsti- coronavirus threat in the country on March 13, 2020, I had lation of currency notes of Rs lakh crore have been printed ly depends on the requirement Sunday evening and went on till peacefully in the current situation and also mentioned an advisory brought to your notice that BJP midnight. Sanitiser stock tutional. "It does not lie with- prevailing in the state. As soon as 500 and Rs 200 denominations and supplied so far, he said. for meeting the demand for in the domain of the Governor issued by the Central has kept many Congress MLAs and inconvenience faced by the The total face value of ban- banknotes due to inflation, worth Rs 50 lakh has been Tandon finished his address, government. Accepting Singh's as captive under the control of seized. They were manufactured to interfere with the functions members of the BJP raised the customers in exchanging Rs knotes of Rs 2,000 denomina- GDP (gross domestic product) of the Speaker," said the Chief demand, Speaker NP Prajapati Karnataka Police and they were 2,000 currency notes, two of tion in circulation and in cur- growth, replacement of soiled in a factory in Gujarat and were demand for holding of a floor adjourned the proceedings till forced to give different types of being marketed by Eurolife Minister's six-page letter. "The test. The governor had on the public sector banks name- rency chests was Rs 5.49 lakh banknotes and reserve stock Governor cannot require the March 26, the day when voting statements. "I have clarified that ly State Bank of India and crore and Rs 0.93 lakh crore, requirement," Thakur said. Healthcare in Aurangabad," Saturday night directed chief for the Rajya Sabha elections will in such a situation holding any Kale said. Speaker to discharge his func- minister Kamal Nath to seek a Indian Bank have been issued respectively. As on March 5, 67,002.24 tions in the manner he consid- be held. Earlier, clarity eluded floor test has no meaning and it instructions to the field func- Detailing about the denom- million pieces of banknotes of trust vote in view of 22 MLAs of over holding of the floor test. In will be undemocratic and ers constitutionally appropri- the Congress resigning from the tionaries to reconfigure the ination of lower-value cur- 10, 20, 20 and 100 rupees Nirbhaya: SC rejects ate." his letter to the governor, Chief unconstitutional," Nath stated. ATMs for currency notes of Rs rencies in circulation as on denominations and 5,005.98 500 and Rs 200 denomina- March 5, he stated that there million pieces of coins of 10 plea of convict on tions," Thakur said. are 19,624.77 million pieces of rupee denomination were in legal remedies 3 Nirbhaya He said printing of ban- Rs 100 notes valued at Rs 1.96 circulation, the minister added. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Ajanta-Ellora caves, Tuljapur Court Monday rejected the plea convicts move of Mukesh Singh, one of the Four lock up four death-row convicts in the UN court in bid Oppn parties object 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and Siddhivinayak temples closed murder case, seeking couple under restoration of all his legal to stall hanging remedies alleging that his PNS n MUMBAI to Goa CM holding self-quarantine earlier lawyers misled him. A PNS n NEW DELHI bench of Justices Arun Mishra Authorities in Maharashtra, in flat; arrested and M R Shah held Singh's which has registered the high- Three of the four men convict- public meetings plea as not maintainable saying est number of coronavirus ed in the 2012 gang-rape and PNS n THRISSUR that the review petition and the positive cases in India, have killing of Nirbhaya today peti- curative petition have both been decided to close some promi- tioned the United Nation's PNS n PANAJI demic virus varies from port Four people have been arrest- dismissed in the case. The nent tourist and religious International Court of Justice minister Michael ed for allegedly locking up a convict had sought quashing of attractions as a precautionary (ICJ) in another eleventh- Opposition parties in Goa on Lobo saying that Covid-19 couple, who were in self- all orders passed by courts and measure. hour attempt to stall their Monday objected to Chief outbreak will increase tourism quarantine following the the rejection of his mercy The world-famous Ajanta hanging, scheduled on Friday. Minister Pramod Sawant footfalls in Goa to party's Goa COVID-19 scare, in their flat petition by the President since and Ellora caves near Akshay Singh, Pawan Gupta addressing public meetings chief (Sadanand Tanavade) in an apartment complex here, the day his curative petition Aurangabad, the popular and Vinay Sharma approached for upcoming Zilla Panchayat stating that voting for ZP elec- police said on Monday. was dismissed by the apex Siddhivinayak temple in the World Court on a day the elections despite the coron- tions is safe from the coron- The elderly couple, who court on the ground that the Mumbai and the fourth convict, Mukesh Singh, avirus threat. avirus spread as it will not be had returned from Saudi earlier lawyer Vrinda Grover Tuljabhawani temple in was told by the Supreme Court The election to all the 50 ZP held in air-conditioned Arabia on Sunday, had under- had misled him. The plea, filed Osmanabad district would that he had no legal remedy constituencies are scheduled to booths," he said. gone screening at the airport through advocate M L Sharma, remain closed in view of the left after his mercy petition be held on March 22. Meanwhile, Goa and did not have any symp- sought a CBI probe into alleged coronavirus situation in the and curative plea were both At least one polit- Congress president toms of coronavirus, they said. "criminal conspiracy" and state, officials said. rejected. ical party has sug- Girish "The couple found their "fraud" hatched by the Centre, Entry restrictions to Entry restrictions to Mantralaya, On December 16, 2012, the gested that the Chodankar said door locked up from outside the Delhi government and Mantralaya, the state secre- the state secretariat in south Mumbai young woman who came to be upcoming while the state and informed the police. The advocate Vrinda Grover, who is tariat in south Mumbai which which sees thousands of visitors daily, known as Nirbhaya, was gang- polls be post- government residents association mem- the amicus curiae in the case. sees thousands of visitors raped on a moving bus and poned in view has invoked bers took the extreme step of daily, will also be in force, will also be in force, Public Health Minister tortured, in a savage assault of concerns "draconian" confining the couple to the flat Public Health Minister Rajesh Rajesh Tope said that led to her death days later over novel Epidemic and pasting a sticker related to Govt looks to minimise Tope said. and changed an entire nation coronavirus. Diseases Act, coronavirus on their door. The state government, closed till March-end due to Of the four cases, three forever. "When 1897, the CM That is not the right way. The disputes on promotions which had announced closure coronavirus situation, Tope were reported from Mumbai Ram Singh, one of the six Andhra Pradesh has been "defying" couple was already under self- in armed forces of urban schools and colleges, told reporters. and one from Navi Mumbai, men arrested after the inci- can keep on hold its the precautionary quarantine. We have registered NEW DELHI: The government is has now decided to extend the Four new cases of novel a state government official dent, allegedly committed sui- Zilla Panchayat elections warnings of his own gov- a case," police said. trying to minimise disputes measure in rural areas also, coronavirus infection have said. cide in Delhi's Tihar Jail. The for the next two months, Goa ernment over coronavirus The couple's helper bought pertaining to promotion, pension the minister said. been detected in "The total number of coro- youngest, who was just short with a similar climate could threat. He said while the CM all the groceries and kept and service matters of armed Schools and colleges in Maharashtra, taking the state navirus positive cases of 18, was released after three also imitate Andhra," said was not granting permission them at the door and when the forces with only 49 cases rural Maharashtra will remain tally to 37 on Monday. increased to 37," he said. years in a reform home. Goa Forward Party (GFP) to other parties to hold meet- couple tried to open it, they reaching the Supreme Court in president Vijai Sardesai. ings, the BJP is going ahead found it locked from the out- 2019 as against 868 in 2014, Referring to the campaign- with it own meetings. side, they said. Union Minister Sripad Yesso ing for the polls by the Chief When contacted, BJP Goa "The association members Naik said in Rajya Sabha on Minister, Sardesai alleged that president Sadanand Tanavade are supposed to help the cou- Monday. Replying to a query Yediyurappa violates own diktat on weddings the state government was not said the meetings called by BJP ple. Instead, they tried to lock during Question Hour, Minister serious about coronavirus are of smaller groups. them up," police said, adding n threat. "All those people who par- the arrest was made to be of State for Defence Naik said it is PNS BELAGAVI Police sources said the endeavour of the "The reaction of the govern- ticipate are party workers from deterrent to other from follow- Despite his own government's hundreds of guests ment in Goa to deadly pan- respective villages," he said. ing this act. government to address disputes attended the wedding related to armed forces in such order banning large gatherings a way that no injustice is meted in the wake of the COVID-19 event of the daughter out to anyone. Besides, the scare, Karnataka Chief Minister of Mahantesh stress is also on to reduce the B S Yediyurappa attended large- Kavatagimath, also number of litigations in appeal. scale wedding celebrations of the Government's Pune cops file case "Before appeal we investigate it the daughter of a BJP MLC chief whip in the so that no injustice should be here. The state government Legislative Council, in meted out to anyone. There had advised putting off wed- this district should not be any wrong dings, among other events, till for spread of false info headquarters town on n interpretation...," Naik said. He the virus is contained or Sunday PNS KOTTAYAM Sunday, the highest in added that due to steps taken in restricting the number of guests Maharashtra. The unidentified this direction there below 100 for a week from last An unidentified person was person had sent messages to has been a sharp reduction in Saturday. Police sources said sports and engagement events booked on Monday by the Pune Divisional appeals and only 49 cases hundreds of guests attended the the ceremony, Yediyurappa said Kalaburagi last Thursday. and birthday parties state-wide Pune Police under various Commissioner Deepak K’taka medical reached the apex court last year wedding event of the daughter crowds could have been avoid- A day later, the Government for a week from Saturday. sections of the IPC and the Mhaisekar claiming that a in comparison to 868 in 2014. of Mahantesh Kavatagimath, ed. "It had been instructed to see announced lock-down of malls, The state government said Disaster Management Act for person tested positive for colleges- Earlier, in reply to a question, also the Government's chief that more people don't gather. cinema halls, pubs and night seven samples were found pos- allegedly spreading false infor- COVID-19 is staying in a the Minister said that a whip in the Legislative Council, At weddings, more number of clubs for a week from Saturday. itive for COVID-19, including mation regarding novel coro- hotel in Koregaon Park area of hospitals to act total of 26.12 crore has been in this district headquarters people should not gather", the Yediyurappa had also issued that of the 76-year old man navirus infection. the city. spent on legal expenses by town on Sunday. Chief Minister said. Karnataka instructions to stop all kinds of from Kalaburagi who died "due Pune and Pimpri- "Upon verifying the claims, Army, Navy and Air Force for the Asked about the large num- reported the country's first exhibitions, summer camps, to co-morbidity and has also Chinchwad township have no such patient was found at as ‘war-rooms’ current fiscal up to February. ber of people who turned up at coronavirus death from conferences, fairs, marriage, tested positive for COVID-19". reported 16 cases as on the hotel," said a police officer. PNS n BENGALURU The Karnataka government on Monday decided to create "war-rooms" in state-run Muslim outfits decide to defer Delhi HC seeks responses on plea to medical colleges-district hos- pitals in its fight against COVID-19. anti-CAA protests in TN Medical Education preserve CCTV footage of riots Minister Sudhakar K noted PNS n NEW DELHI However, they warned of PNS n NEW DELHI ed to preserve CCTV footage tions of damaging the CCTV alleged that the police is not that there are a total of 17 dis- intensifying their agitation in the of the riot affected areas from cameras installed in the riots accepting the complaint in tricts where there are govern- Chennai, Mar 16 (PTI) Various future if the Tamil Nadu govern- The Delhi High Court February 23 to March 1 and affected areas by the police which the accused are named ment medical colleges Muslim outfits on Monday ment took steps to implement Monday sought responses should not remove which is evident from and they are insisting to give attached with hospitals. announced their decision to the NPR in the state. from the Centre, the police debris without col- the videos surfaced complaint against unknown Such medical colleges-gov- defer over a month-long anti- The government has put on and the AAP government on lecting evidence and circulating in persons. It alleged that the ernment hospitals would CAA protests being organised hold the NPR work, set to begin a plea seeking directions to from the site. the social father of one of the riot vic- themselves act as "war- by them in several parts of Ta- from April 1, saying some of its Delhi Police to preserve the It also sought media," the plea tims has made specific allega- rooms" to deal with the mil Nadu, citing the outbreak of concerns have not been CCTV footage of the recent FIRs against said, adding tion against BJP leader Kapil Coronavirus outbreak, he the deadly novel coronavirus. National Register of Citizens, responded to by the Centre. riots in northeast Delhi. those involved in that the debris Mishra as being responsible told reporters. The protests, included the even demanding that the state Chief Minister K Palaniswami A bench of Chief Justice D the violence and has been delib- for the death of his son and "In each medical colleges- women's agitation here at Old assembly pass a resolution had recently written to the N Patel and Justice C Hari setting up of erately removed the riots. The plea further government hospitals, sepa- Washermanpet area, dubbed as against the CAA. The decision Centre seeking appropriate Shankar issued notices to the Special to destroy the sought taking legal and disci- rate 150-200 bed zones will "Chennai's Shaheen Bagh." to defer the agitations was taken amendments to the provisions authorities and listed the mat- Investigation Team evidence from the plinary action against police be created (to deal with such The agitations were being keeping in mind the people's to allay the fears of minority ter for further hearing on comprising retired incident site. It officials for their alleged inac- cases)", he said after a meet- held against the Citizenship welfare in view of the coron- communities, especially March 27. The plea filed by judges of the Supreme Court claimed that FIRs have not tion or active participation in ing with Directors of Amendment Act, National avirus scare, leaders of the out- Muslims, over queries like the Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind said and the High Court. been lodged against persons the riots and destruction of Government-run medical Population Register and fits told reporters here. Aadhar and details of parents. Delhi Police should be direct- "There are serious allega- responsible for the riots and evidence. colleges. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MARCH 17, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com 06 facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ op nion PAPER WITH PASSION The Corona diplomacy With its humanitarian initiative on a shared strategy to America’s big gamble contain the virus, the Modi Govt has kept SAARC relevant y pledging $10 million to a pool of funds and offering to share expertise to com- The US-Afghan peace deal has complicated matters. Russia and China have moved dexterously Bbat the dreaded Coronavirus in South Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only seized the humanitarian initiative beyond to protect their interests in the region. Both can leverage ties with Pakistan to contain the Taliban the borders but has found a good enough rea- son to revive regional cooperation. With this move, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which was running aground because of India-Pakistan tension and anxieties among sub-continen- tal nations over dependencies on China, may just become relevant. Skirting the discomfort of politics, there is at least an engage- SANDHYA ment over shared concerns that has broken the chill among contiguous neigh- JAIN bours. Every nation responded to India’s call although Pakistan did indeed appear fghanistan’s peace process has churlish and immature by using the platform to raise the lockdown in Kashmir stumbled as talks between the yet again. But Pakistan’s folly has worked to India’s advantage as a benevolent Government and the Taliban in Oslo, Norway, could not begin on first mover. Like the Kartarpur corridor, the Corona alliance demonstrates that March 10, as President Ashraf people’s lives are not held ransom to diplomatic concerns. Even Nepal’s Prime AGhani’s rival, Abdullah Abdullah, held a par- Minister KP Sharma Oli, who has been unhappy about the way India was ema- allel swearing-in ceremony on March 9, repu- diating the results of the September 2019 elec- ciating SAARC by focussing on other regional groupings, joined the tele-con- tion. Abdullah had challenged the 2014 ver- ference although he had just had a kidney transplant. Afghan President Ashraf dict, too, but accepted a US-brokered deal, Ghani raised the issue of his nation’s porous borders with Iran and said a unit- wherein he was to be made Prime Minister, but was instead given the designation of Chief ed rapid response system based on telemedicine and physical teams could work Executive Officer. In Afghanistan, observers to everybody’s advantage. Undoubtedly, desperate times call for desperate mea- believe that Abdullah enjoys more support sures. Although the combined virus cases of SAARC nations may still be on the from major political parties and players. On March 10, the UN Security Council lower end of the graph, there are fears of escalation given the densely-clustered unanimously recognised the Doha deal population in the region. SAARC nations make for 20 per cent of the global pop- (February 29, 2020) between the US and the ulation and a flaring spread here could be deeply problematic and accelerate the Taliban as part of “significant steps towards ending the war” in Afghanistan and to pro- scare economy. So a coordinated and a uniform containment approach could vide “sustained support” to achieve peace prevent South Asia from just tipping over. Already, much politics has been claimed through negotiations. However, experts over the disease. First was China’s “keep it under wraps” policy and econom- observed that the Doha deal contradicts US the Taliban will renege on its Washington’s renewed assertion Tehrik-i-Taliban (Pakistani commitments to the internationally recog- promises; Trump admitted on vis-à-vis Moscow, Beijing and Taliban) to try to take control of ic heft in global businesses that prevented Coronavirus from being declared a nised Government headed by Ghani. The res- March 6 that the Taliban could Tehran, it is unlikely that it the Pakistani State. Islamabad global pandemic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been accused of olution was amended to allow Beijing to pro- “possibly” overrun the Afghan would give up bases in could, thus, find itself riding the delaying the declaration and labelling Europe the second epicentre. Second, with mote the Belt and Road Initiative for recon- Government after troops with- Afghanistan, the heartland of proverbial tiger. most pandemic viruses assigned to Asian origins, India and its neighbours would struction of Afghanistan while Moscow draw. Pointing out that at the pin- the great game. The alleged Clearly, Washington’s initia- inserted a paragraph regarding “the urgent nacle of the Taliban power in INDIA secret annexures to the Doha tive has complicated matters in have a greater stigma in the battle going forward, something which has devas- need for all Afghan parties to counter the 2000, only Pakistan, Saudi Arabia deal possibly include retention Afghanistan, in both the short tating social and economic impacts. Besides, with Western countries crumbling world drug problem with the goal of combat- and the United Arab Emirates CONTRIBUTED of bases, with passive US mili- and the long term. Russia and under oversaturated health networks and melting economies, India has to evolve ing traffic in opiates originating from (UAE) had recognised the HANDSOMELY TO tary presence. China have moved dexterously to Afghanistan.” regime, Brookings scholar Bruce There are misgivings in protect their interests in the its own template of aggressive containment with resources particular to the region Washington’s hurry to sign the deal with Riedel said President Trump’s AFGHANISTAN’S Kabul. A day before the pact was region and both can leverage — a protocol which has been upticked by the WHO, too — and use it to bat- the Taliban without resolving the deadlock in agreement “is strikingly reminis- RECONSTRUCTION signed, Afghan Vice President their ties with Pakistan to contain tle the menace in this part of the world. Third, India has an experience in han- Kabul does not bode well for the region. Many cent of Nixon administration’s Amrullah Saleh recalled the hor- the Taliban, if necessary. have questioned the bilateral pact as the deal with North Vietnam in IN THE rors of the Taliban rule from 1996 Washington also needs Pakistan dling mass outbreaks, like Nipah, every season and should use it to strengthen Taliban did not renounce the Al Qaeda and 1973, which excluded the South and said people fear a return to to stabilise the region; Islamabad its medical diplomacy. In fact, India has already moved fast on issues that will made no commitments regarding the rights Vietnam Government.” POST-TALIBAN that medieval wasteland, which will have to show smart diplo- redefine global stakes of the future. Climate change was one, where India led of Afghan women (the excuse for the 2001 Former director of National YEARS, Pakistan will use to spread its matic skills. Iran will lean on invasion) or human rights of Afghans. The Intelligence, John Negroponte, influence across Central Asia and Russia and China. the fight against developed economies and even steered the International Solar Taliban pledged to prevent the use of observed that the deal lacked a ESPECIALLY against India. In the recent elec- New Delhi cannot use Alliance. And if it does manage to get ahead in disease control this time, it can Afghanistan’s territory for terrorist attacks on meaningful enforcement mech- TOWARDS THE tions of 2019, a suicide squad Islamabad’s good offices to estab- claim an expertise in the region that is anyway bowing to Chinese dominance. the US and “its allies” but was silent about its anism and peace between the attacked his office, killing around lish working relations with the bases in Pakistan, Ayman al-Zawahiri, who Afghan parties requires contin- REHABILITATION OF 30 people, including two of his Taliban, should it manage to seize SAARC could, therefore, become a platform for new diplomacy. escaped to Pakistan in 2001 with Osama bin ued US support to the current LANDMINE nephews. Akram Gizabi, chair- power in Kabul. The IC-814 The resuscitation of SAARC couldn’t have come at a better time. According Laden and Sirajuddin Haqqani. Government and retaining at man of the World Hazara experience is fresh in many to a World Bank report, South Asia is “one of the least integrated regions” in the Excluded from the deal, President Ashraf least some military capability in VICTIMS. WE HAVE Council, said the deal is based on minds. India contributed hand- Ghani refused to release 5,000 Taliban pris- the event of large-scale conflict. MUCH TO OFFER A American war fatigue and somely to Afghanistan’s recon- world and given SAARC’s history and existing grids, it could still be the con- oners in exchange for 1,000 Afghan He said the bilateral agreement Zalmay Khalilzad is an old asso- struction in the post-Taliban nective tissue for protecting the region’s resources and interests. It could work Government prisoners but later offered to opened the door to differing GOVERNMENT ciate of the Taliban from 1996, years, especially towards the around political differences much like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations release 1,500 by the end of March and the interpretations about what was THAT DESIRES when the US Government held rehabilitation of landmine vic- remaining 3,500 in groups of 500 every fort- agreed, as already evident in the secret negotiations with the tims. (ASEAN) does, meeting regularly on health, pandemics and cultural activities. night after the intra-Afghan talks begin. Ghani prisoner exchange issue. US INFRASTRUCTURE Taliban to build oil and gas We have much to offer a There was some momentum recently when 80 agricultural experts and senior is demanding reduction in violence as the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo DEVELOPMENT, pipelines through Afghanistan. Government that desires infra- officers from SAARC nations addressed climate change and presented their papers Taliban continues attacks in rural areas has admitted that the Taliban Currently, most analysts structure development, trade at a regional summit. Given the porosity of borders in South Asia, the SAARC though it has spared cities and district head- made over 70 attacks on the TRADE AND believe that Pakistan’s intelli- and extraction of the country’s quarters after Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Afghan Government forces after gence services, particularly the untapped mineral resources. The module could work in a crisis such as this. Although the Modi Government has had a telephonic conversation with US signing the agreement and said EXTRACTION OF Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), invitation to be present at Doha consistently amped up the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical President Donald Trump. Ghani also wants the accord would not move for- THE COUNTRY’S could emerge stronger if the was not only recognition of and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), it is largely seen as a strategic and secu- all released prisoners to give a written ward if the Taliban reneged on its talks produce some kind of India’s positive contributions but promise not to return to the battlefield. The promises. UNTAPPED power-sharing between the also highlighted the failure of rity alliance. Besides, it has not quite yielded a free trade arrangement between Taliban insists that all the 5,000 prisoners must Some observers wonder if MINERAL Taliban and the Kabul multilateral attempts at peace, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. Expressly be released before talks begin. complete troop withdrawal is RESOURCES Government. A stronger Taliban such as the Heart of Asia process. intended to sideline Pakistan in the garb of a counter-terrorist network, its joint The deal is contentious as it puts the fate envisaged, as this would mean will quickly overwhelm the India will have to watch how of the new Kabul Government in peril as few shutting nearly 400 US and regime and increase Pakistani events unfold in Kabul. military exercises have not attracted enough traction either. In effect, BIMSTEC expect the Taliban to settle for power-shar- coalition bases, including heft in the region, at least for (The author is a senior jour- works only as India’s watchdog of growing Chinese interests in the littoral States. ing. Reports from Washington suggest the US camps, forward operating bases some time. But this could also nalist. Views expressed are person- SAARC could then work as a sub-continental people-to-people platform that could Government has “persuasive intelligence” that and combat outposts. Given encourage groups like the al.) be used as a humanist, soft tool. S O U N D BITE Taxing the driver The Governor has no work to do. Trolls are people mostly without I was not allowed to ask a The winner-takes-it-all A person who is the Governor any real identity. They think they’re supplementary question in cannot be the Congress’ The excise hike in petroleum prices is understandable given of Kashmir usually drinks wine of importance to a verified profile Lok Sabha; this takes away way. Above all, the dig- and plays golf. Governors of and getting a response on their my right as MP. I am hurt as nity and esteem of party the spread of Coronavirus but it has to be a temporary step other States stay away from cheap remark would validate their it was the Speaker’s duty to persons need to be he Coronavirus has spooked the stock getting involved in any tussle. existence. But it’s a myth. protect my right to speak. recognised at all times. markets — gains of the past 11 years Goa Governor Actor Congress leader Congress leader Tfollowing the global financial crisis have —Satya Pal Malik —Rakul Preet Singh —Rahul Gandhi —Ashwani Kumar been wiped out in just over 20 trading sessions in India and the rest of the world. Some of this is undoubtedly due to the automated algorithms L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR controlling trading but even as humans wrest- Set priorities right fourth over. Healy and Mooney ed control, there is a complete lack of confi- Will BJP’s gamble work among rank and file? went on to share 115 runs in 11.5 dence in the markets. That is because the lock- overs for the opening wicket to downs imposed by Governments across the Sir — On March 9, Jyotiraditya yotiraditya Scindia’s determination to desert the give Australia a flying start. When Scindia tendered his resignation will our team learn that catches world will have significant impacts on econom- Congress embodies the frustration of many a party from the primary membership of stalwart. His forced hiatus from power has cast other win matches? ic activity and sectors. Effects will likely be even the Congress, blaming the high Jleaders in an indecisive mould with regard to their future India also got off to a dismal more severe than those of the 2008 crisis as there will be thousands, possibly command’s negligence of his in the party. Does it mean that they, too, would be com- start, losing the in-form opener capabilities and contribution to and tournament sensation, Shafali hundreds of thousands of dead people at the end of it, if at all the end can be in pelled to “move on” and that we would soon be seeing the party, which, he said, helped a flurry of resignations from the grand old party? If indeed Verma, in the first over. The sight right now. Without economic activity, tax collection is likely to nosedive. In it form the Government in his this happens, it will be the saddest day for Indian pol- wickets kept on falling as Jemimah this environment, most Governments have cut taxes to encourage economic activ- home State of Madhya Pradesh. itics. For, when it is observed that this “moving on” spree Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana and ity. Thus, raising taxes on mobile phones was not necessarily a move that can The writing, however, was on is strictly restricted to exodus from the Congress into the captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, the wall long before the Scindia the saffron fold, the irony of the entire situation cannot who struggled with the bat be defended. But the Government is justifying the increase in excise duties on scion actually made his move. It be brushed away. as a justification for the “Scindia switch.” As one of the throughout the tournament, fuel by saying some benefits of cheap crude have already been passed on to was evident from the beginning No political leader, irrespective of party afflictions, most distinguished political dynasties in the country, the departed in the first six “power the consumer. While we know that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is railing against that the Maharaja would not would want to stay out of power for too long. In the pre- Scindias have been a family of varied political affiliations play” overs. One hopes India will take the fact that he was kept sent political scenario in the country, where the Modi and ideologies. But with Jyotiraditya’s exit, things appear learn from this loss and bounce this, the fact is that the Government is taking advantage of the fall in global crude away from power roles of the ensemble is at the zenith of its all-conquering run, hitch- to have come a full circle. Nevertheless, do these fre- back at the next World Cup. prices. Surely, people at the pump could have been given a break but the fact is party lightly. ing on to the BJP bandwagon appears to be the only quent “snares” of Congress leaders by the saffron party Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee Unfortunately, this is a pattern saving grace for other party leaders. They wouldn’t want have the endorsement of the rank and file in the BJP? Faridabad there will be major costs to the Coronavirus outbreak in India, whether for quar- and not an isolated incident for the antine centres or testing kits. And then there will be other costs as well — that their flourishing political career come to an “inglorious” The bigger the catch, the higher the “sacrifice” the BJP Congress. It has already seen play- end. Moreover, when such leaders are extended a red high command has to make in accommodating the new Welcome decision of reviving and rebuilding economic activity when the crisis subsides. Aviation, ers like YSR Jaganmohan Reddy in carpet welcome for switching allegiances, saffronisation entrants into its fold. How long can the party loyalists travel and tourism sectors have already taken a massive hit. There will be com- the south to Himanta Biswa Sarma does appear to be a worthwhile “investment” for the turn- stay unaffected? in the North-east, making a switch coats. However, a chronicle of the royal family’s long Pachu Menon Sir — The Sports Ministry has panies who may not be able to survive the outbreak and reconstruction means and being voted to power there- association with the saffron party cannot be proffered Margao done well to issue an advisory to money that’s going to be in short supply. We must not expect things to get any after. The egotism of the party’s postpone sporting events. This easier over the weeks or months. Question is while even `1 excise duty hikes high command seems to be its bodes well because there is always undoing. to repair the fractures within, Lessons in defeat who made 75 runs, was dropped a risk of the spread of Covid-19 in have inflated revenues before, will this one work in a low-consumption scenario? The time is ripe for the India might soon find itself with- on the fifth ball of the innings by large gatherings. However, this excise duty hike must be a temporary step only as this can Opposition to free itself from the out a strong Opposition capable Shafali Verma off Deepti Sharma. Shashank start pinching customers when Saudi Arabia and Russia start playing nice with clutches of a system that priori- of enforcing checks and balances Sir — The memory of India’s loss Beth Mooney — she made an Via email tises loyalists over young talent. on the Government. at the hands of Australia in the T20 unbeaten 78 — was dropped on a each other again. While taking advantage of the situation to raise some money But if the party chooses to put its Gaurav Agarwal World Cup final will be hard for caught-and-bowled opportunity Send your feedback to: in tough times is not a bad thing to do, this must just be a stopgap. dynastic ambition over the need Via email the team to forget. Alyssa Healy, by Rajeshwari Gayakwad in the [email protected] HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MARCH 17, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com 07 FIRSTCOLUMN analysis Prevention is POINTCOUNTERPOINT WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT TRYING TO DEFEND THE SOME PEOPLE (CONGRESS PARTY) WANT TO BLAME better than cure BIG WILFUL BANK LOAN DEFAULTERS? WHY IS THE THE MODI GOVERNMENT FOR THE SINS THAT THEY GOVERNMENT NOT NAMING THEM IN PARLIAMENT? HAVE COMMITTED. The Coronavirus is more dangerous for cancer —CONGRESS LEADER —MOS FINANCE patients as their immunity is low. Hence, they must prevent exposure at all cost RAHUL GANDHI ANURAG THAKUR Caught in a cleft stick Though Govt policy disallowed e-commerce platform owners from direct selling, the fine ADITI AGGARWAL print permitted them to do so through a subsidiary or JV. And they have been doing so ver since the Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China became a global pandemic, it has dominated all discourses and plat- Eforms with information flowing in from all sources, be it news- papers, electronic or digital media. Amid the worldwide hue and cry, medical professionals are analysing how infective the Coronavirus is, how much damage it can cause in terms of casu- alties and who are the people most at risk. It is quite evident from all available information from other countries that COVID-19 or SARS CoV-2 infection has a higher infectivity as compared to other SARS viruses, though lesser mor- tality. What has been clear so far is that the elderly and people with co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and lung UTTAM GUPTA diseases are at a higher risk of infection and also mortality. To make matters worse, it is being discovered that smokers have ny announcement of foreign direct invest- a higher risk of infection as their lungs are already compromised ment (FDI) is normally welcome in view of due to smoking. Aits contribution to capital formation, accel- In India, with 113 confirmed cases and two deaths so far, erating economic growth and adding to the foreign we are yet to know how things would turn out in the next 15 to exchange kitty. Deviating from this normal practice, 20 days and whether those who came into contact with the patients last month, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal was dismissive about the would turn symptomatic or not. A pandemic spreads in four phas- decision of the Amazon boss to bring a few billion es and the country is entering the second phase where person- dollars into India. He felt that Jeff Bezos was bring- to-person contact has already caused others to turn positive. ing money to make up for the huge loss the com- Oncologists encounter cancer patients who are either under pany was incurring in its operations in the coun- treatment or on follow-up. What concerns doctors is whether this try. Losses or gains are intrinsic to any business. So, illness behaves the same way in cancer patients or differently from what was so special about the terse observation by the normal population. Cancer patients under active treatment have the Minister? a weaker immunity due to the disease as well as the treatment Amazon essentially operates the “market- THE GOVERNMENT than cancer survivors or healthy people. This means they can place” model of e-commerce — a special dispensa- SHOULD catch an infection much more easily than others. Age and co- tion carved out by the Narendra Modi Government SHUN THE under which 100 per cent FDI is permitted. The ‘MARKET-PLACE’ morbidities are other factors that increase the chances of the “market-place” is a platform where vendors sell their Coronavirus infection being fatal in this population. products to consumers even as its owner (say, MODEL AND A recent research published in a leading international jour- Amazon) merely acts as a facilitator. ALLOW nal says that data of Coronavirus patients collected in China showed The market-place owner books orders, raises 100 PER CENT that there was a higher proportion of cancer patients among those invoices, arranges deliveries, accepts payments, han- FDI IN RETAIL, affected by it, with most of them being lung cancer patients. These dles rejections, warehousing and so on but can’t BOTH ONLINE were older patients and many had baseline computerised tomog- undertake “direct selling.” Considering that the oper- AND OFFLINE raphy (CT) scan abnormalities in their lungs. Figures from the ator only provides services in lieu of a fee, there is (AT PRESENT, research showed they had more intensive care unit (ICU) admis- absolutely no question of any loss (unless the infra- 51 PER CENT sions. Mortality was also higher in cancer patients, lesser in can- structure created by him remains idle which is clear- FDI IS ALLOWED IN the business that should have gone to the investigating violation of the Foreign delivery and so on (only to help small ly not the case). Yet, Amazon has been incurring OFFLINE RETAIL BUT former was, in fact, appropriated by the Exchange Management Act (FEMA) traders) but not allow them to sell. cer survivors and least in the rest of the population. huge loss. The money Bezos promised to bring is latter i.e. the dominant seller owned by against Amazon et al. But the proceedings With no permission for “direct sell- The medical profession demands healthcare professionals to plug this loss, instead of adding to the stock of THAT IS SUBJECT TO itself. are stuck due to the lackadaisical attitude ing”, no foreign entity would invest. Yet, to be available for the care of their patients, especially during an capital, which is the raison d’être behind FDI. In this TOO MANY RIDERS. The All-India Online Vendors of agencies and the court. if Amazon et al came, that is because they outbreak, even if it adds to the occupational hazard of catching backdrop, the reprimand by Goyal was not unex- THAT IS AS BAD AS Association — an umbrella organisation The judicial proceedings may take were allowed to sell albeit through the the infection themselves. pected. BARRING FDI). THIS of small traders — petitioned the long to conclude. But prima facie e-com- “back-door.” But when there was backlash A breakthrough advancement grossly underutilised in med- The losses incurred by Amazon and others like WILL FULLY Competition Commission of India (CCI) merce majors can’t get away from the fact from small traders, the Commerce icine, which could prove to be a boon in the prevailing situation, Flipkart are due to huge discounts on the products LEGITIMISE THE alleging abuse of market dominance that they have violated the spirit behind Minister was forced to talk of action is telemedicine. Most of the Government institutes like the Tata sold on the platform as also expenses on promot- OPERATIONS OF against Flipkart India Private Limited, the policy on FDI in the “market-place.” against these foreign companies. Memorial Hospital, PGI Chandigarh and AIIMS in various cities ing exclusive brands. But discount is normally given AMAZON ET AL WHO which is into wholesale trading/distribu- They are also acting as dominant sellers The Government is caught between and many more, are well-connected through the NKN (National by the seller; this is also true of promotion. The ser- ARE ALREADY IN tion of books, mobiles, computers and on the platform and disingenuous bureau- the devil and the deep blue sea. If it does- vice provider can’t do it unless he is also masquerad- DIRECT SELLING related accessories and e-commerce mar- crats have allowed them to do so by suit- n’t take any decisive action against Knowledge Network) and this should be activated now as this is ing as the seller. To unravel the mystery, let us look ketplace Flipkart Internet Private Limited. ably crafting policy details. Amazon et al, the wrath of small traders the need of the hour. In the current scenario, it appears to be an at the 2016 guidelines. The permission for 100 per AND PRESERVE It is ironical that CCI saw nothing wrong A clarification issued on December will snowball and could cost it political- intelligent and resourceful way of allaying patients’ apprehensions cent FDI in the “market-place” is subject to two main INDIA’S GLOBAL in this practice. 26, 2018 has not materially altered the ly in the State elections. On the other hand, and attending to patients who are on follow-up and also those riders viz, “The entity cannot permit more than 25 IMAGE. AT THE The CCI ruled that looking at the pre- position on ground zero. It says, “The if it acts then, it will tantamount to “ret- who are asymptomatic. Also it would help in basic care to be per cent of total sales on its platform from one ven- SAME TIME, sent market construct and structure of owner of market-place or its subsidiary or rospective” change of policy (with refer- provided near their homes in coordination with the treating expert. dor or its group companies. Further, it can’t direct- PERMITTING online platforms in India, “It does not its JV with Indian company can’t have ence to what is written in the fine print) This would eventually help limit the movement of patients and ly or indirectly influence the sale price.” The devil 100 PER CENT appear that any one player in the market ownership of the seller. A seller/firm on and affect its image as a good investment relatives and protect them from not just inadvertent exposure but lies in these very conditions. FDI IN OFFLINE is commanding any dominant position at the platform can’t source more than 25 per destination. But allowing things to linger also reduce the risk of exposure of doctors and other paramed- Sans any specification as to “who the vendor is”, WILL CREATE A this stage of the evolution of the market.” cent of its inventory from a firm connect- on will only worsen the situation. It should ical staff. a firm connected with the “market-place” (either its LEVEL PLAYING This was bizarre. That a few players con- ed with the latter.” take a clear-cut stance. subsidiary or a joint venture (JV) with an Indian nected to the owner of “market-place” are The “market-place” owner can get The Government should shun the As the old adage goes, prevention is better than cure. It is FIELD FOR company) is eligible. In other words, each such enti- dominating the platform is visible even to around both, first by having less than 50 “market-place” model and allow 100 per best to avoid exposure to the virus, which essentially means avoid- ty could control up to 25 per cent of sales on the BRICK-AND-MORTAR the common man, yet the regulator per cent shareholding in the seller firm and cent FDI in retail, both online and offline ing non-essential travel or going to crowded places and observ- platform. So, you have companies like Cloudtail - RETAIL OUTLETS thought otherwise. arguing he has no control (albeit major- (at present, 51 per cent FDI is allowed in ing high measures of hand hygiene. Patients on active treatment an Amazon venture in partnership with a firm The National Company Law ity) over the latter and second with its offline retail but that is subject to too many and more so old patients and those with the mentioned co-mor- owned by Narayan Murthy — operating as lead sell- Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has rightly wholesale arm continuing supplies to the riders. That is as bad as barring FDI). This bidities need very strict implementation of these preventive mea- er on the platform. quashed the CCI ruling and ordered a seller but within the 25 per cent thresh- will fully legitimise the operations of sures and should be more cautious of signs and symptoms. Thus, contrary to the real intent of the policy probe. In another complaint filed on old. The current state of affairs is doing Amazon et al, who are already in direct They should continue to take cancer treatment as per instruc- which disallowed the e-commerce platform own- January 13 by the traders’ body Delhi no good to any stakeholder, be it foreign selling and preserve India’s global image. tions from the treating oncologist along with preventive measures. ers from direct selling to individual consumers, the Vyapar Mahasangh (DVM) alleging anti- investors, small traders or consumers. At the same time, permitting 100 per cent Whether their treatment should be continued or can be delayed fine print permitted them to do so, albeit through competitive behaviour by Amazon Seller Even as small traders are losing heavily, FDI in offline will create a level playing field for brick-and-mortar retail outlets. would depend on the diagnosis and has to be discussed with a subsidiary or JV. This is precisely what the e-com- Services and Flipkart Internet, the CCI had Amazon et al have a Damocles’ sword merce majors have been doing They were operat- ordered a probe. But the investigation has hanging over them for all time and the It will help small traders by leading to the treating oncologist in detail. Fear of catching the infection should ing as direct sellers, controlling inventory, giving dis- been stayed by the High Court of consumer, though a beneficiary current- all-round development of infrastructure not prevent them from approaching their doctor. Another impor- counts and so on. But, why should they be burn- Karnataka for two months. ly, will pay heavily in the medium to long- and offering a wide range of choice for tant preventive step is for the patients to be accompanied by the ing cash? Meanwhile, in a public interest litiga- term, as Indian retail gets increasingly sourcing products. They can and will co- minimum number of caretakers. Though everyone has to be aware The answer lies in their attempt to capture a size- tion (PIL) filed by the Retailers Association cartelised by a few players. The very idea exist with foreign majors. It will be pro- and take preventive measures, it is more relevant for cancer patients able chunk of the market even if it means a couple of India (RAI) in early 2018 alleging vio- of attracting FDI vide the “market-place” consumer in the long-run with many play- undergoing active treatment and in cancer survivors as well. of billion dollars going down the drain. No wonder, lation of norms for FDI in e-commerce, is flawed. The Government wants to have ers catering to their needs at (The writer is Consultant Radiation and Preventive Oncologist, small traders and businesses, whom the e-commerce the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had the cake and eat it too. It wants foreign competitive/affordable prices. Paras Hospital, Gurugram) platform was intended to help (as reiterated by Goyal, even informed the Delhi High Court majors to invest heavily in infrastructure (The writer is a New Delhi-based pol- time and again) have suffered heavily. This is because (DHC) on October 31, 2018, that it was for procurement, handling, warehousing, icy analyst) Will superstar ideas deliver a superhit? Rajinikanth plans to bring in a welcome change in Tamil Naidu politics and the idea he proposes looks encouraging and inspiring. But as the saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating and the voters will be the litmus test of the thalaivaa’s Utopian ideology from his well-wishers and critics. artist), as Karunanidhi wanted people die a natural death,” says the actor Opposition because a committee head- found support and encouragement of the intermediate castes. There is no When he made his political ambi- to address him. It is at this juncture while explaining his party’s ideology. ed by the former would act as a watch- from the most unlikely source. need to look further to find the root tion known on December 31, 2017, Rajinikanth is entering the arena. It is a strange coincidence that this has dog to ensure transparency, simplici- Subramanian Swamy, the BJP leader cause of the honour killings in TN there were many who doubted Though another star Kamal Haasan similarities to what was proposed by ty and honesty of the Government and who has been a critic of the cinema and despite more than 50 years of whether the actor was serious. Spiritual tested the political waters in the State, Prime Minister Narendra Modi (min- governance. drama-based politics of TN was the Dravidian rule. The AIADMK and the politics was something beyond the his Makkal Neethi Meiam party was imum government and maximum Cynics may say this won’t work in first to extend a hand of cooperation DMK share between them 60 per cent comprehension of an average Tamilian, submerged by the giant tidal waves of governance). Legal luminary Nani India and will point to the Manmohan to the actor. “Rajinikanth has come of of the votes. The remaining 40 per cent who grew up watching the Dravida the two Dravidian parties in the 2019 Palkhivala used to cite “too much gov- Singh-Sonia Gandhi arrangement age and has started thinking different- is split between fringe groups, includ- Maya (the illusion of being part of a Lok Sabha election. ernment and too little governance” as during the 2004 to 2014 tenure of the ly from conventional politicians. His ing the Congress and the BJP. The make-believe world of Dravidianism) “The problem with Kamal Haasan the main reasons behind India’s back- UPA Government. Well, it functioned spiritual politics has imbibed energy Congress which ruled the State till propagated by EV Ramasamy Naicker is that he is not clear in his ideology wardness in his speeches and writings. well. Sonia wanted a servile Prime from Indian heritage and culture and 1967 has become servile to the DMK and CN Annadurai whom the later day or programmes. One need not be a For the first time in TN’s history, a Minister and Manmohan proved to be this will bring TN back to the nation- and the BJP is yet to take root here. KUMAR CHELLAPPAN politicians described as Thanthai good orator but should have the capa- would-be politician has come out the right person for the job. But al mainstream. The spiritual politics he Though the Paattali Makkal Katchi Periyaar and Perariyaar (Tamil for bility to make his followers understand stating that the Chief Minister (CM) Rajinikanth is no Sonia and he would speaks about is nothing but the (PMK), a political outfit launched by he bugle for the 2021 Tamil great father and father). what he stands for,” says Sam Rajappa, and Ministers should be from among never opt for a Manmohan. Hindutva way of life and the State’s the Vanniyar community, gave hope of Nadu (TN) Assembly election TN is yet to recover from the veteran journalist. the people. Rajinikanth declared that Rajinikanth also declared that 50 future lies in this ideology,” says a refreshing change with its out-of-the- Twas sounded on March 11 by shock of the demise of Jayalalithaa on It is to this world of uncertainty he would not be the CM because he per cent of the party candidates would Swamy who reveals that he does not box ideas, the party is yet to make none other than the superstar of December 5, 2016. The vacuum was that Rajinikanth made an entry with is not cut out for the job. This is some- be people below the age of 50 with know what awaits the BJP in the State. major inroads. There is no dearth of Tamil movies Rajinikanth, who is further aggravated by the departure of his brand of spiritual politics. He made thing which has gone down well with sound educational qualifications and Rajinikanth earned the goodwill fringe groups and leaders in TN but being seen as a rallying point for all M Karunanidhi, the DMK founder in it clear that professional politicians the people of TN who have seen pol- the remaining seats would be allocat- of the people when he spoke against they are all riding on the shoulders of non-All India Anna Dravida August 2017. Jayalalithaa and (numbering more than 50,000 each in itics as a dog-eat-dog world where ed to professionals and retired bureau- the Dravidian ideology of insulting the DMK or the AIADMK. Well, Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Karunanidhi were the pillars of State the AIADMK and the DMK) would friends turn foes and long-time rivals crats. For some, this may sound like Hindu gods and goddesses. While Rajinikanth speaks of a welcome non-Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam politics and their exit has led to an not have any place in his political sys- come together to consolidate power. an Utopian concept but it is time for addressing the Tughlaq magazine’s change and the idea he proposes (DMK) parties in the State. Though irreparable loss to both the parties. The tem. “We will run the Government and People will fall in line when a change in the political ecosystem of anniversary recently, he came down looks encouraging and inspiring. But Rajinikanth is yet to announce the truth is that both the AIADMK and the party with a minimum number of Rajinikanth names the chief ministe- TN which has been incapacitated by heavily on Ramasamy Naicker for gar- as the saying goes the proof of the pud- name or programmes of his yet-to-be- the DMK don’t have leaders who could people. Party workers are needed rial candidate and extend their support the stale Dravidian ideology. landing pictures of Lord Rama and Sita ding is in the eating. Over to the vot- launched political outfit, the promo- match the stature of Amma only at the time of elections. Once we to the latter. The party head, who in While conventional politicians with slippers. Naicker, who is por- ers! tional teaser he presented before fans (Jayalalithaa’s followers addressed her do away with thousands of party all probability would be the actor him- expressed their reservations about trayed as a revolutionary leader by the (The writer is Special and loyalists evoked a positive response as mother) and Dr Kalaignar (ultimate posts across the State, corruption will self, will be the de-facto Leader of Rajinikanth’s way of thinking, he Dravidians, stood only for the rights Correspondent, The Pioneer) HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MARCH 17, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE WPI inflation at 2.26 pc in Notifications tabled on excise duty hike on fuel Feb as food items cheaper PNS n NEW DELHI Minister of State for Finance PNS n NEW DELHI Anurag Singh Thakur on HMSI crosses 5.5 In contrast, the Monday tabled two notifica- lakh units sales of Wholesale price index (WPI) core-WPI recorded a tions relating to increase in based inflation softened to narrower excise duty and road cess on BS-VI-compliant 2.26 per cent in February on petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per vehicles the back of cheaper food items disinflation in per litre, amidst uproar by and vegetables, the government February 2020, opposition in Lok Sabha. NEW DELHI: Honda data showed on Monday. which is expected Thakur placed before the Motorcycle & Scooter India In January, the WPI inflation House the notifications dated (HMSI) on Monday said it has stood at 3.1 per cent and in the to reverse reflecting March 13, 2020 seeking to raise sold over 5.5 lakh units of BS- year-ago same period it was at the growing impact special additional excise duty on VI-compliant vehicles till date. 2.93 per cent, as per the data of the coronavirus petrol by Rs 2 to Rs 8 per litre in The company currently has six from the commerce and indus- case of petrol and to Rs 4 per litre BS-VI-compliant models -- try ministry. outbreak on prices, litre from Rs 2 in case of diesel. Activa 125 SP 125, Activa 6G, The WPI inflation for food demand and Additionally road and infra- Thakur placed before the House the Shine, Unicorn and Dio -- articles for February 2020 came sentiment said structure cess was raised by Re available in the market. The in at 7.79 per cent as against 1 per litre on petrol and diesel notifications dated March 13, 2020 strict BS-VI emission norms Aditi Nayar seeking to raise special additional come into effect from April 1. 11.51 per cent in the previous to Rs 10. Commenting on crossing the month. Opposition members excise duty on petrol by Rs 2 to Rs 8 milestone, HMSI Senior Vice- The rate of price rise for Coronavirus leaves macroeconomic per cent in January. protested the government onion and potato too came "The considerable decline move. They questioned the per litre in case of petrol and to Rs 4 President (Sales and per litre litre from Rs 2 in case of diesel Marketing) Yadvinder Singh down to 162.30 per cent and outlook vulnerable, says Thakur in the WPI inflation in hike in duty when global crude Guleria said, "The launch of six 60.73 per cent, respectively as February 2020 is in line with prices have come down signif- BS-VI-compliant models against 293.37 per cent and NEW DELHI: The government confirmed in more than 100 our forecast, led primarily by icantly. offering many segment-first 87.84 per cent in January 2020. on Monday said India's near- countries, has emerged as a food items, as well as a mod- Later in the day, Thakur also that on diesel to Rs 18.83. October 2017 and by Rs 1.50 a features has provided Honda Build up inflation rate in the term macroeconomic outlook is key risk to human health as est contribution of the correc- tabled the notifications along The tax on petrol was Rs 9.48 year later. But it raised excise duty with great momentum to leap current financial year so far vulnerable to disruption of well as global growth outlook tion in prices of crude oil and with the explanatory memoran- per litre when the Modi govern- by Rs 2 per litre in July 2019. ahead in the BS-VI era." He was 1.92 per cent compared to trade with China due to the through numerous channels minerals, which would inten- dum before Rajya Sabha. This ment took office in 2014 and Benchmark crude oil prices said the company's offer of a build up rate of 2.75 per cent coronavirus outbreak but the like trade, production and sup- sify in the ongoing month," was opposed by AITC member that on diesel was Rs 3.56 a litre. have halved since January to additional benefits such as 6- in the year-ago period, it latest data do not suggest any ply chain disruptions as well as said Aditi Nayar, economist Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. In all, duty on petrol rate USD 32 per barrel. In sync year warranty package (3 added. adverse impact on the econo- decline in demand. This was with ICRA. "The price of crude oil has was hiked by Rs 11.77 per litre with this, the prices of petrol years standard and 3 years In the fuel and power cate- my, and sliding crude oil prices stated by Minister of State for In contrast, the core-WPI come down substantially in the and that on diesel by 13.47 a and diesel have also come optional extended warranty) gory, wholesale inflation dur- may be a silver lining. The Finance Anurag Thakur in a recorded a narrower disinfla- world market and price of litre in those 15 months that down by more than Rs 6 per has helped in getting good ing the month eased to 3.38 coronavirus outbreak, first in written reply to a question in tion in February 2020, which diesel and petrol has been helped the government to litre (from Rs 76.01 a litre on response from customers for per cent while for non-food China and now having being the Lok Sabha. is expected to reverse reflect- enhanced in our market along more than double the excise January 11, 2020 to Rs 69.87 a its BS-VI product line. articles it slowed to 6.82 per ing the growing impact of the with road cess," Ray said mop up to Rs 2,42,000 crore in litre on March 14 for petrol, cent. 6.88 per cent and for manufac- WPI inflation for LPG gas coronavirus outbreak on With this, the total incidence 2016-17 from Rs 99,000 crore and from Rs 69.17 to Rs 62.58 For eggs, meat and fish cat- tured products it was higher at jumped to 21.85 per cent dur- prices, demand and sentiment, of excise duty on petrol has in 2014-15. for diesel during the same egory, the inflation went up to 0.42 per cent. ing the month as against 1.78 she added. risen to Rs 22.98 per litre and It cut excise duty by Rs 2 in period in Delhi). Gold prices rally Rs 455 RBI asks banks/FIs to assess impact of virus France slaps Apple PNS n MUMBAI cies, it said. "in the emerging situations/sce- on rupee depreciation While the Government of narios with the aim of continu- with record Reserve Bank on Monday RBI has asked India, in co-ordination with the ity in critical interfaces and pre- 1.1 bn Euro fine PNS n NEW DELHI asked all banks and financial financial state machineries, is already venting any disruption of ser- NEW DELHI: France's competition institutions to assess the impact entities to taking steps for preventing and vices, due to absenteeism either authority slapped a record 1.1 Gold prices on Monday on their balance sheet, asset controlling the local transmis- driven by the individual cases billion euro ($1.2 billion) fine on jumped by Rs 455 to Rs 41,610 quality, liquidity, among others, encourage their sion of disease, further steps are of infections or preventive US tech giant Apple on Monday per 10 gram in the national in the wake of the potential customers to required to be taken by the measures," RBI said. for anti-competitive behaviour capital amid rupee depreciation threat arising out of the spread use digital respective banks/financial insti- It also advised on taking towards its independent retail and recovery in global prices, of coronavirus disease in India. tutions as a part of their existing steps for sharing important distributors.The authority said it according to HDFC Securities. Several confirmed cases have banking operational and business conti- instructions/strategy with staff found that Apple acted to prevent In the previous trade, the pre- USD 1,539 per ounce, while also been detected in India, facilities as far nuity plans, the central bank said. members at all levels, for solic- independent retailers in France cious metal had closed at Rs silver was trading flat at USD which highlight the need of a as possible The regulator, among others, iting better response and par- from competing on price and 41,155 per 10 gram. 15.65 per ounce. co-ordinated strategy for han- asked them to devise strategy ticipation and sensitizing the abused its economic power over Silver prices, however, Domestic equity bench- dling the emerging situations and monitoring mechanism staff members about preventive them.The head of the authority, dropped by Rs 1,283 to Rs mark Sensex plummeted over for protecting the resilience of concerning the spread of the measures to be taken in sus- Isabelle de Silva, said it was "the 40,304 per kg from Rs 41,587 2,700 points on Monday as the the Indian financial system, RBI on their balance sheet, asset added. disease within the organisation, pected cases. heaviest fine against a firm" as per kg in the previous trade. impact of Covid-19 on world said in a notification addressed quality, liquidity, etc. arising out As the situation requires to making timely interventions The World Health well as in any case, which also "Spot gold for 24 karat in economy prompted investors to banks, urban cooperative of potential scenarios such as be monitored closely, both for preventing further spread in Organization (WHO) has included two of Apple's Delhi was trading up by Rs 455 to go for safe haven assets. banks, NBFCs, payment and further spread of COVID-19 in from business and social per- case of detection of infected declared the outbreak of the wholesalers in France who were with rupee depreciation and According to Navneet small finance banks. India and its effect on the spective, a Quick Response employees including travel novel coronavirus disease hit with fines worth nearly 140 recovery in global gold prices. Damani, VP – Commodities RBI has asked financial enti- economy, contagion from Team (QRT) may be constitut- plans and quarantine require- (COVID-19) a pandemic. million euros. The case began in The spot rupee was trading Research, Motilal Oswal ties to encourage their cus- wider disruption in the global ed for the purpose, RBI said. ments as well as avoiding RBI said the WHO declara- 2012 when one of Apple's around 36 paise weaker against Financial Services, "Gold tomers to use digital banking economy and the global finan- The QRT shall provide reg- spread of panic among staff tion indicates significant and independent premium resellers the dollar during the day," prices rose nearly 3 per cent, facilities as far as possible. cial system, etc," RBI said. ular updates to the top man- and members of the public. ongoing person-to-person complained about uncompetitive HDFC Securities Senior Analyst following a steep decline in the "Besides taking steps...for Based on these, they should agement on significant devel- The banks and financial spread in multiple countries, practices that included squeezing (Commodities) Tapan Patel said. previous session, as the dollar ensuring business process take immediate contingency opments and act as a single institutions should also take with the uncertainty about the off supplies in favour of its own In the global market, gold and global equities fell resilience, supervised entities measures to manage the risks point of contact with regula- stock of critical processes and extent of spread and the likely stores. was quoting with gains at sharply." should also assess the impact under intimation to us, it tors/outside institutions/agen- revisit business continuity plan impact on the global economy. Fiat suspends Maruti to sell Tour range of vehicles NMDC slashes work at most iron ore prices European plants from its commercial sales network AFP n ROME PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI cess, forest permit fee and MSI used to sell the other taxes, NMDC said, Italian-American automaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tour range from its The country's largest iron ore adding that the new rates are Fiat Chrysler said Monday it Monday said it will now sell Tour miner NMDC has slashed effective from March 14, 2020. was suspending production at range of models from its com- Arena network earlier. prices of lump ore and fines by This is the third price revi- most of its European plants mercial sales network, which The auto major had Rs 50 per tonne. sion by NMDC in 2020. until March 27 because of the currently retail just two models NMDC has reduced the The last revision was made coronavirus pandemic. -- light commercial vehicle Super forayed into the price of lumps or high grade on January 19, when NMDC "The temporary suspen- Carry and Eeco van. commercial segment in iron ore by Rs 50 to Rs increased the price of lumps to sion, which will be in effect The company's commercial September 2016 with 3,150 per tonne, the Rs 3,200 per tonne, up Rs through March 27, 2020... network will now also sell the company informed 400 from Rs 2,800 per enables (Fiat Chrysler) to extensive Tour range of vehi- Super Carry the BSE on tonne fixed on January effectively respond to the cles -- Tour H1 (Alto), Tour H2 Goa economy hit by Monday. 2, 2020. interruption in market (Celerio), Tour S (Dzire), Tour range will help further tance of the brand resulting The price of The price of fines demand by ensuring the opti- V (Eeco) and Tour M (Ertiga), strengthen Maruti Suzuki three times growth in net- iron ore fines, was also increased by Rs mization of supply," the com- MSI said in a statement. commercial network, MSI said. work," MSI Executive Director coronavirus scare which are inferior 350 to Rs 2,910 per tonne pany said in a statement. MSI used to sell the Tour "The expanding commercial (Marketing & Sales) Shashank PNS n NEW DELHI grade ore, has also from Rs 2,560 per tonne Fiat Chrysler agreed in range from its Arena network network is a testimony to our Srivastava said. With both the mining been reduced by Rs 50 to fixed by NMDC on January 2, December on a merger with earlier. The auto major had for- focus on customer satisfaction With an enhanced portfolio With coronavirus fears and tourism sectors Rs 2,860 per tonne. 2020. France's Peugeot to create the ayed into the commercial seg- and establishes our expertise in of Super Carry, Eeco and Tour impacting the Goa's tourism witnessing a bleak The revised prices exclude NMDC produces about 35 world's fourth largest ment in September 2016 with understanding the needs of the range available via commercial sector, umbrella body of min- future, full scale royalty, DMF (District Mineral million tonnes of iron ore automaker.It made no men- Super Carry. With a 240 per customers. Our customer first network, the company is con- ing dependents GMPF on mining operations Fund), NMET (National from three fully-mechanised tion of that merger's future in cent growth in the past three commercial range approach fident that it will also help deal- Monday sought immediate should immediately Mineral Exploration Trust), mines. its statement. years, the inclusion of Tour has contributed to mass accep- er partners, he added. resumption of mining activi- ties in the state which is commence so that already reeling under a finan- there is some relief cial stress due to mining halt. to the economic "The recent outburst of vulnerability of Goa ‘Don't miss Mar 31 deadline for linking PAN-Aadhaar’ Covid-19 cases worldwide has and Goan people further aggravated the dire eco- PNS n NEW DELHI PANs have been linked to nomic condition which has Aadhaar. resulted in sharp decline in which has been stopped from The Income Tax Department The department had last month said At that time, 17.58 crore tourist footfalls in the state of last two years resulting into on Monday issued a public Permanent Account Number (PAN) will PANs were yet to be linked with Goa thereby deepening the three lakh livelihood losses in message saying it was "manda- become "inoperative" if it is not linked the 12-digit biometric ID. financial crisis in the state and the state and another is tory" to link PAN with Aadhaar with Aadhaar by this date The CBDT had also issued thus aggravating further the tourism. With the Covid-19 and advised people not to a notification amending I-T miseries of Goans who were outbreak across the world, "miss" the stipulated deadline rules and inserted Rule depending on tourism for sus- tourism in Goa has also of March 31. December 30 last year. 1, 2017, and is eligible to obtain 114AAA that stipulates the tenance of their basic needs," the dropped to a great extent and The department had last The Supreme Court had in Aadhaar, must intimate his "manner of making permanent the Goa Mining People's Front the tourist footfalls are likely month said Permanent Account September 2019 Aadhaar number to tax account number inoperative" (GMPF) said in a statement. to dwindle down further to a Number (PAN) will become declared the authorities. for those who do not link the With both the mining and trickle," GMPF President Puti "inoperative" if it is not linked Centre's flagship Aadhaar is issued two by March 31. tourism sectors witnessing a Gaonkar said. These issues with Aadhaar by this date. Aadhaar scheme by the Unique The notification said persons bleak future, full scale mining cannot be neglected as it may "Don't miss the deadline!" as constitutionally Identification whose PANs become inopera- operations should immedi- cost peoples' future, he said. "It is mandatory to link In a video, attached with the PAN12digit valid and held Authority of India tive shall be liable for all the ately commence so that there "In the current scenario, your PAN and Aadhaar message on its Twitter handle Aadhaar>10digitPAN> that the bio- (UIDAI) to a res- consequences under the I-T is some relief to the econom- resumption of mining activities before 31st March, 2020. You @IncomeTaxIndia, it said such 2. Through e-filing portal of metric ID ident of India Act for not furnishing, intimat- ic vulnerability of Goa and is the only quantifiable solution can do it through Biometric a linking is for a "beneficial the department: www.income- would remain and PAN is a 10- ing or quoting PAN. Goan people. The Goan min- which can save the economic Aadhaar authentication & tomorrow". taxindiaefiling.gov.in. mandatory for digit alphanu- For those linking PAN with ing dependent people specif- condition of Goans along with also by visiting the PAN ser- The video described that The Central Board of Direct the filing of tax returns and meric number allotted by the Aadhaar after March 31, 2020, ically have been economical- the state. The mining depen- vice centers of NSDL and there are two ways to complete Taxes (CBDT), that frames allotment of PAN. I-T department to a person, the I-T department had said it ly suffering and mining restart dents are in the serious finan- UTITSL," the department this task: policy for the I-T department, Section 139 AA (2) of the firm or entity. shall "become operative from is required for them, it said. cial crunch with no concrete said in the latest post on 1. Send SMS to 567678 or had extended the deadline for Income Tax Act says that every As per official data updated the date of intimation of "Goa has two major job pro- solution for resumption of Goa social media. 56161 in the format: UID- this task for the eighth time on person having PAN as on July till January 27, over 30.75 crore Aadhaar number". viding sectors: one is mining Mining," he added. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Tuesday March 17, 2020 From YOUTUBE to FeatureFILMS Speaking to V SATEESH REDDY, YouTuber Raghuram Sripada shares his entry into Tollywood,

working with actors Nani and Rashmika, success

mantra for YouTubers, future projects and more I f you’re one that consumes Telugu content on YouTube, you probably came across Narrating stories Working with Acting with Film videos of Raghuram from a girl's T-town stars best friend debut Sripada. To the uninitiat- On acting alongside the One can’t forget the role of Sirpada ed, Sripada is a perspective likes of Nani and Suhas in the hit thriller Agent made his Visakhapatnam-based When asked about the con- Rashmika Mandanna, he Sai Srinivasa Athreya where he film debut YouTuber known for his cept of Girl Formula, says, “During the promo- played the role of another with thought-provoking videos on Sripada explains, “The tions of the film Majnu detective alongside the protag- Valayam various issues. He was part of video series is all about nar- movie, actor Nani worked onist. This Suhas and Sripada movie that over hundreds of YouTube rating ordinary things from with us for a video called are best friends and acted in released videos and directed many. a girl’s perspective.” But how Prema Chutney. Nani is many videos together. He recently, Sripada has also shared screen would a man know that? He very sweet, down-to-earth shares, “Suhas and I acted in where he space with Tollywood actors answers, “Before taking up and appreciated our various video series and our essays an Nani and Rashmika any project to work on, we efforts.” Rashmika starred combination got positive important Mandanna. had discussions with in one of their videos titled response among audience. He role. The Although born in the neigh- women and our team mem- Every Non-Telugu Friend is my best friend. In one of the film revolves boring state of Andhra bers about how to narrate a Ever as part of Girl job interview series, Suhas around the Pradesh, Sripada was brought topic from a girl’s point of Formula series. “It was a acted as my soul and we used life of a man up in Bengaluru. He worked view. We spoke on various great experience to work to contradict on various issues who is in for a popular YouTube chan- issues and have received with actors like Rashmika. in that series. He is a very good search of his nel, that makes videos where tremendous response for I got to learn a lot from actor. I was very happy for him wife who various issues and ideas are our videos on social media.” her,” he tells us. for his good roles in movies.” goes missing. explained through perspective of a woman. Speaking to The Pioneer, Sripada says, “I was always interested in acting and started my trials after my completing Success mantra YouTubers film my engineering in Bengaluru. Asked about what one needs to At present, Sripada and I worked in the direction do to be a successful YouTuber, other YouTubers are work- department for two films in he says, “A YouTuber always ing on a feature film with a Kannada in 2014. Sirpada later needs consistency of content cast of only YouTubers. On decided to shift base to and a unique voice to succeed. the upcoming project he Hyderabad, thanks to his love One must have clarity about he says, “We (YouTubers) are for Telugu. He worked for over or she wants to say for any topic coming up with a feature two years for an infotainment narrated. He or she must com- film Colour Photo. It is platform, as a writer. “I wrote plete work on time and share it being directed by Sandeep. many articles on various with followers at the said time. The complete cast and trending topics. I also acted If one misses it, the audience is crew are all YouTubers and and directed some of the disappointed and loses interest it is a project we’re YouTube videos for the firm,” with the channel or the extremely excited about he adds. YouTuber.” and proud of.”

At a time when governments and Ahmedabad-based artist healthcare wows art lovers in Hyd organisations around Hyderabad, with a bouquet of art galleries, has the world are been attracting popular and budding talents grappling with besides accomplished artists to showcase their Corona virus, work in the city of Nizams. Bharati Shah is one mankind is in need such artist who is in town to display her art work of immediate help in a week-long exhibition and care. And promising to do just that is Marut Medico, Amalgamation of technology finds SHIKHA DUGGAL to mitigate the needy! he fast-paced world medical delivery initiative portation time, our drones that we’re in, India through drones, held its first will also reduce variability in is constantly look- demonstration with the supply quality control guaranteeing ing to make its of vaccines, diagnostic med- reduction in waste due to exp- healthcare systems ical samples, blood samples iry or inadequate storage con- T better with every and long tail medicine at ditions,” informs the Hyder- passing day. Medical emergen- Wings India 2020, Begumpet, abad-based entrepreneur. cies, especially ones that which was witnessed and Another model of drone require donors within hours, lauded by officials from the delivery enhanced by Marut have always been a major Ministry of Civil Aviation, Drones — point-to-point con- problem. Once found, trans- World Economic Forum, nective model — can be portation amid the traffic has- Telangana Government. viewed as a better opportunity sles has been another. But a Vislawath, founder & CEO of community engagement 29-year-old entrepreneur of Marut Dronetech Pvt. Ltd. where it allows clinics in HOW THE APP WORKS? village arena as a reminder. promises to arrest these issues. ensured Marut Medico Hyderabad deliver medical o o You can easily track the Yes, you need not worry in received best assistance from goods to locals. Awarded an Open the Marut Medico app and choose your preferred location of the drone returning case of a natural disaster, first- Telangana Government, emerging technology start-up and give feedback too! aid, transplants or unfortunate Apollo Hospitals & World by IT minister KT Rama Rao, medical goods you would like rt-lovers in her vivacity and dynamism Laxman Aelay — who inaugu- delivered. accidents anymore. Prem Economic Forum. This AI- Vislawath says, “The drones o Hyderabad got to woven on canvas. “This is a rated the art exhibition were Kumar Vislawath’s ‘Marut enabled delivery drone is built by them will help re-sup- Now click on the delivery witness fruition of my two-decade all praises for the artist. “Shah Medico’ is available at your accessible through a mobile ply of out-of-stock medical information and enter the Ahmedabad-based long endurance and visualisa- bringing her collections to convenience with prompt app, that allows you to autho- supplements on demand and location/hospital you would it artist Bharati Shah’s tion of happenings in my own Hyderabad signifies that the responses! rize medical delivery to areas the demonstration proves delivered to. A collection of paint- art form of cubism,” she says. city had earned a niche for Alleviating the poor in dis- where PHCs providers can get technological feasibility of the o A QR code and OTP for ings called the Bharati Shah’s art form of itself in the world of art,” tress with the help of technol- daily supplies at their finger- concept of opening up of authentication purpose will be ‘Metamorphosis’ at the State Cubism describes the life cycle Laxma Goud says. ogy, Marut Drones, brooding tips. “India lacks a centralised diverse avenues for innovation sent to the consumer to ensure Gallery of Fine Arts concludes of evolution of all creations “Her semi abstracts format in T-Hub in association with blood-sharing network, leav- in public health and emer- accuracy. today in Hyderabad. Shah, from birth to decimation. She also earned her a benchmark IIT Hyderabad & Research ing most treatment centers gency health services. Your order has been placed! touted to be a rare breed of says, “I experiment with all art where she gives special focus and Innovative Circle of and blood banks on their own Telangana government will o Once the drone reaches its painters in the country, show- forms just like I try various to colors in cubic format. It is Hyderabad, delivers supplies when it comes to procuring offer necessary support to selective delivery location, it cased her collection that is recipes in my kitchen.” fascinating to see colors bring- for your medical needs. blood for patients in emer- techno-innovators who inno- will automatically give a call to symbolic of evolution. A self- Eminent artists — Padmasri ing out the depth of human Marut Medico, India's first gency. By shortening trans- vate for social good always.” PHCs or required person in the made painter, Shah showcased K Laxma Goud and Sri density,” he adds. 10

Hyderabad Tuesday March 17, 2020 what’s brewing? STORE LAUNCH PARTY CITY GUIDE ctress Niharika Konidela EVENTS inaugurated the 60th Ashowroom of Cellbay, a ACRYLICS ON CANVAS multi-brand mobile store at l Artist Bharati Shah’s latest art exhibition Nallagandla. The actress also ‘Metamorphosis’ will be on preview at State unveiled the Enviro Globe Purifier Gallery of Art, Madhapur today at 4.30 pm. The which reduces radiation and helps exhibition is a bouquet of her recent paintings protect an area from the ill-effects of that reflect the concept of evolution and will be electro-magnetic radiations. open today between 10 am and 7.30 pm Socialites in large numbers attended the event.

PAINTING WORKSHOP l Lamakaan, Banjara Hills is conducting a painting workshop on its premises on March 22 from 11.30 am. The artistes will provide step by step instructions on how to paint.

PUPPETRY DAY l Nori Art and Puppetry Centre is conducting World Puppetry Day Celebrations on March 21 at Lamakaan from 6.30 pm.

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BOOK READING l Hyderabad Readers and Writers Group is hosting a book reading session on March 21 at Phoenix Arena from 6 pm. l Nilofer

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COMEDY NIGHTS l Stand-up comedian Vivek Muralidharan is hosting his new stand-up show ‘Vivek Muralidharan Live’ on March 22 at Phoenix Arena from 5 pm. In this weekly show, he will speak about various societal issues.

AUR KARO SHAADI l ‘Aur Karo Shaadi’ is the voice screaming inside every married man (and woman)!. Hyderabad's one of the best comedians Avinash Agarwal, who got married recently, will perform this stand up, at Aaromale on March 21 at 8 pm.

GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, send your details along l Niharika Konidela with a poster and contact number to [email protected] l Priyanka Mallik l Krishna Prasad l Soma Nagaraju FUN

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Hyderabad Tuesday March 17, 2020 tollywood Naveen, Santosh to headline REMAKE ISHQNaveen will be playing the role that was played by Tom Chacko in the original. It’s a role with grey shades and Naveen wants to take it to another level in the remake with his act, finds NAGARAJ GOUD

ix months after the news of the role that was played by Tom Sravanthi Ravi Kishore’s plan Chacko in the original. It’s a role to remake Malayalam hit Ishq with grey shades and Naveen wants in Telugu first broke out, to take it to another level in the we’ve learnt that the senior remake with his act. He was highly S producer is finally getting the impressed with the way Tom played project off the ground. He has even it Ishq and when the offer to star in assembled an interesting cast to head- the remake came his way, he didn’t line it. Sravanthi Movies and think twice to say yes. Santosh, on original producers E4 the other hand, will be reprising Entertainment have the part that was essayed by Shane tapped Naveen Chandra Nigam. As far as the leading lady Kudumula on cloud nine and Santosh Sobhan to goes, the makers are in a dilem- play lead roles in the ma whether to go with Ann film, a romantic Sheetal who played the lead in after Chiru enjoys Bheeshma thriller which will the original or a fresh face.” raise pertinent ques- The source further adds egastar Chiranjeevi him is a dream and this is in the second week. tions on moral that a new director Padma, watched Nithiin- dream come true moment. Meanwhile, tinsel town policing. While who has been a writer, will starrer Bheeshma in Thank you sir for appreci- is abuzz with the news Naveen is on a pur- direct the project. “Work Hyderabad on ating the film and our that Venky has recently ple patch of late with on the project has been Sunday and raved efforts. As your proud fan, met Mahesh Babu and films like Pattas, going on silently for the M director Venky I will cherish this moment narrated some of his ideas. Evaru and Aravinda past three-four months. Kudumula and production forever,” the director With the superstar looking Sametha Veeraraghava, The producers are house Sithara wrote. to line-up directors after Santosh, who was last planning to begin the Entertainments for mak- Although it opened on a his proposed project with seen in the damp squib production some- ing a clean entertainer. good note, Bheeshma Vamshi Paidipally was Paper Boy, is waiting for a time later next Venky took to Twitter failed to capitalise on its dropped, the buzz only right project to bounce month and wrap to share his excitement. start in the subsequent gained credibility. Venky, back. up the film under “Megastar is the man, my days, ending up only as a however, remained A source close to the three months,” demi god who inspired super hit. The corona unavailable for a comment development tells us, the source con- me towards movies. virus scare and the exam when we reached out to “Naveen will be playing cluded. Watching my movie with season caused its undoing him.

ana-starrer Aranya, which has already witnessed mul- R tiple delays in the past, has been post- poned from April 2 in the wake of the ongoing coro- navirus pandemic. With the film being a trilingual — shot in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi — and expected to open on a massive number of screens across the country, the makers didn’t want to take a chance with the pandemic and decided to alter the release. “Healthy and happy audiences have Tollywood stops all always kept us motivated to produce and distribute unique stories that have never been told before. In light of recent develop- shootings till March 21 ments of COVID19 Coronavirus, our recent ith cinema halls meeting at Film Chamber, Das Narang, president, announcement regarding across Telangana Hyderabad on Sunday and Telugu Film Chamber of scheduled release of shut due to the decided to stall shootings. Commerce, said. Producer’s Haathi Mere Saathi, coronavirus pan- The decision was taken in Council secretary and Guild Aranya & Kaandan stands demic, apex bod- compliance with the initia- member Damodar Prasad changed,” film’s production W ies of Telugu film tives taken by Telangana said the decision to halt all house Eros International industry — Telugu Film state government. “We have shootings will continue till said in a statement on Chamber of Commerce, decided to stop film shoot- March 21, post which the Monday. MAA, Producer’s Council, ings from Monday in view of industry will obey whatever With Aranya out of 24 Crafts Federation — met coronavirus. We wish every- the Telangana government April 2 race, it will be a big at an urgently convened body welcomes it,” Narayan orders. relief for both Uppena and Aranya postponed; Nishabadam which have booked April 2 date. “We will assess the situation after the ban on movie halls is lifted on March 21. RAMYA as a political leader As of now we are coming Nishabdam, amya Krishnan, based on late Tamil Nadu on April 2,” said who is shooting Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, Nishabdam’s co-producer for films like this part has got a slight neg- Vivek Kuchibotla when Rangamar- ative streak and that makes asked whether there is a thaanda and the whole difference. Her change in their release Uppena as R Puri confrontation sequences date. We’ve also learnt that Jagannadh’s next with with Sai Tej will stand out as Mythri Movie Makers too Vijay Deverakonda, will they are filled with a lot of are strongly in favour of be seen as a political drama and the whistle-wor- April 2 date if the tempo- leader in Prasthanam thy dialogues will only add rary ban on movie halls is director Deva Katta’s next to the overall effect. Deva lifted in a week or two. scheduled with Sai Tej. The film was has written the part keeping launched in Hyderabad last only Ramya in mind.” week. A social drama, the unti- A source close to the tled film, with Mani development informs, Sharma’s music, will roll “Ramya will be seen as a next month. Produced joint- powerful political leader of ly by J Pulla Rao and J AP with a strong base of Bhagavan under JB supporters. While Entertainments, the she has done her film features fair share of Nivetha leader roles in Pethuraj the past, alongside Sai with the Tej, while recent Jagapathi being web Babu and show Rahul Queen Ramakrishna which will be seen was in supporting loosely roles. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | MARCH 17, 2020 sport 12 ‘Football can wait’ Azzurri coach Mancini ready to play Euros in 2021 EuroAFP n LONDON 2020 fate to be determined today AFP n ROME decision over whether to postpone CL could be concluded taly coach Roberto Mancini said on Sunday he football’s Euro 2020 by up to a year, Iwas ready for the European Championship to be Awith all the sporting and financial with 4-day finals postponed until 2021 amid the coronavirus pan- consequences that would entail, is set to IANS n LONDON demic. be made when UEFA holds a crisis meet- “We would have won the European ing on Tuesday as Europe battles the ongo- n the wake of the Championship this summer, we can also win it in ing coronavirus pandemic. Icoronavirus 2021,” Mancini told Italian television station Rai European football’s governing body (COVID-19) pan- Sport. will hold a videoconference with represen- demic, the “Let’s wait to see what UEFA decides, but I tatives from all 55 member associations as Champions League adapt to everything, right now the priority is to save well as from clubs and players bodies. can see both semi- lives.” UEFA will then hold an executive com- finals and the final played Italy are set to host the opening match in Rome mittee meeting at 1400 (1300 GMT) at over a four-day period in Istanbul. on June 12, in a tournament which will be played their Swiss headquarters. According to a report in in 12 countries across the continent. The future of the European telegraph.co.uk, this idea is among a series “The fact is that the problems we are having Championship, due to take place for the of proposals to be put forward during now other nations will have shortly,” continued the first time in 12 different cities spread across emergency Union of European Football former Manchester City and Inter Milan coach. the continent from June 12 to July 12, is Associations (UEFA) video conference “First of all we need to protect people’s health, up in the air along with those of the meetings on Tuesday. we have to wait for the peak, then when this situ- Champions League and Europa League. If the idea is agreed, the same would ation begins to ease off we could start talking and The “dark scenarios” that UEFA pres- apply to the Europa League where the decide everything later. ident Aleksander Ceferin warned against final is due to take place in the Polish city “When we return to our normal life, to foot- envisaging when he spoke at the organi- of Gdansk. ball, we will be happier, we’ll find sation’s congress in Amsterdam just two Another idea which would be con- freedom, be able to go back weeks ago now have to be considered. sidered during Tuesday’s meet is to con- to matches at the stadium, All of Europe’s leading domestic dense all the games, including the quar- have fun,” added the 55- leagues ground to a halt last week, while ter-finals and semi-finals, which would year-old. UEFA suspended all Champions League normally be over two-legs, home and “These dramatic situ- and Europa League games due to be away, into one-off matches to crammed ations can make you played this week. Both tournaments are into one week. become better. I hope still in the last-16 stage. The UEFA plan would see the so.” Europe has become the epicentre of From left, Portugal coach Fernando Santos, Germany coach Joachim Loew and France coach Didier Deschamps after being drawn in group F in the Euro 2020 remaining last-16 ties being played as Italy won all 10 the coronavirus pandemic, with Italy Finals Draw in Bucharest, Romania, on November 30, 2019 UEFA/Twitter normal once football is allowed to of their Euro and Spain on lockdown, France gradual- continent are coming round to amid much Gianni Infantino to agree to halting the issue of all the other football that has been return. During the meeting, they could 2020 qualifying ly following suit, and other countries clos- uncertainty as to when club football can inaugural edition of his highly lucrative suspended. also look at postponing Euro 2020 for an matches as ing borders to halt the spread of the out- resume. Club World Cup, due to take place in June Le Graet said “it is probable” that all year. they roared break. More than 1,800 people have died “UEFA has no choice. They have to and July next year in China with some of friendly matches scheduled to be played back under in Italy, which is supposed to host the postpone the Euro and the Champions Europe’s top club sides involved. at the end of this month will be postponed. would undoubtedly prefer Mancini’s opening game of Euro 2020 in Rome. League,” one senior figure in the world FIFA offered “no comment” on Play-off matches to decide the last four postponing their flag- guidance game said, although finding agreement Monday on the matter. berths at Euro 2020 can be expected to go ship tournaments to having failed POSTPONED FOR A YEAR? across the board may not be easy. There is also the issue of the women’s the same way. cancelling them alto- to qualify for The head of the Italian football fed- “There are people who want to play, European Championship, scheduled to In any case, world governing body gether, or playing the 2018 eration, Gabriele Gravina, has already pro- and others who don’t,” French football fed- run from July 7 to August 1 next year in FIFA has already moved to say that clubs matches behind World Cup. posed that the Euro be postponed, with eration president Noel Le Graet told England, with the final at Wembley. The no longer need to release players for the closed doors. They Italy coach Roberto Mancini calling for it broadcaster TF1 on Sunday. London venue is also supposed to hold the scheduled international dates. In any case, the approach to pushed back 12 months. German broadcaster ZDF reported semi-finals and final of Euro 2020. They may come to a decision to try European Leagues group- Euro 2020 “We would have won the European that two possible options are on the table The alternative option, according to to complete the Champions League and ing of almost a thousand searching for Championship this summer, we can also for the European Championship. ZDF, is to maintain a Euro 2020 by play- Europa League by curtailing the compe- clubs in 29 countries across the con- just their second win it in 2021,” Mancini told television sta- One is to push it back to 2021, ing it towards the end of the year. titions, meaning ties up to the semi-finals tinent warned that “cooperation, coordi- European title tion Rai Sport. although that is not as simple as it might That supposes that the crisis will have could be decided in one-off matches. nation and flexibility are going to be essen- after winning in It is a position that many around the appear, as it would need FIFA president calmed down by then, and there is also the From a financial viewpoint, UEFA tial”. 1968. Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu has set its foot in India Doubts grow in Japan over Olympics PNS n NEW DELHI AFP n TOKYO planned, with 40 percent in favour. And a new poll of more than 1,000 eing home to 130+ Crore people and many mar- oubts are growing in Japan about the people released Monday by Japan’s Kyodo No deadline for decision Oly flame handover ceremony Btial art forms, it’s hard to believe that almost no one DTokyo Olympics, with growing oppo- news agency showed 69.9 percent of has heard about Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and it has only sition to holding them as scheduled and respondents believe Tokyo will not be able in Athens behind closed doors recently started to take off in India and produced its some urging officials not to risk lives by to hold the Games as scheduled. ATHENS (IANS): Spectators will not be First Black Belt. pressing ahead during the coronavirus Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has said on Olympics: IOC official allowed inside the historic Panathenaic Arun Sharma, Founder and Head Instructor of BJJ emergency. it is “unthinkable” to cancel the Olympics AP n SYDNEY stadium on Thursday during the India and Jeet Kune Do Athletic Club India, recently Officials like Japanese Prime Minister but the decision rests with the IOC, which Olympic flame handover ceremony for earned his BJJ black belt after 13 years of training in Shinzo Abe and International Olympic is planning emergency talks with interna- he leader of the IOC’s co-ordina- Tokyo 2020, the Greek Olympic the Art, from multiple times world champion and a Committee chief Thomas Bach have tional sports federations on Tuesday, Ttion commission for the Tokyo Committee said on Monday. 4th Degree Black Belt Rodrigo Teixeria from Rio De repeatedly insisted preparations should according to an IOC source. Olympics said there is no May dead- The ceremony will take place in the Janeiro, Brazil. continue to light the Olympic flame on Bach has stressed the IOC will follow line to cancel the games and he presence of Greece President Katerina Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial art that was July 24. World Health Organization recommen- remains confident the event will go Sakellaropoulou and a small delegation developed by the Gracie family in the early 1910s. It But with events from the Premier dations regarding a possible postpone- ahead despite sports coming to a vir- of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing is also known as The Gentle Art of Self Defense as it League to NBA basketball scrapped, and ment. But he has also acknowledged that tual standstill globally. Committee, said the Hellenic Olympic teaches its students to defend themselves without hurt- Japanese sport also at a standstill, even US the cancellation of qualifying events was John Coates, who will have to go Committee. “The Panathenaic Stadium ing the assailant by relying on techniques that are based President Donald Trump has suggested posing “serious problems”. into government-mandated self-isola- will be closed to the public,” it said. on leverage and principles of physics, which also gives putting the Olympics on hold. At the beginning of March, tion when he returns to Australia this John Coates, the leader of IOC's coordination “Tokyo 2020 has been informed the smaller person to defend themselves against a big- Japan has seen relatively few Bach said the IOC would show week from Olympic business in commission for Tokyo Olympics AP/File Picture that the Greek leg of the Olympic Torch ger attacker without relying on speed and strength. cases, with 814 testing positive and “flexibility” regarding qualifica- Europe, told the Sydney Morning and head of the Australian Olympic Relay has been cancelled. However, we BJJ is also the fastest growing sport around the 24 dead. But some people on the tions for the Tokyo, and encour- Herald newspaper: “It’s all proceeding Committee, told the paper in a tele- have been also informed that the Globe. It is already a mainstream sport in the streets of Tokyo voiced concern for aged “all athletes to continue to to start on the 24th of July.” phone interview from Switzerland Hellenic Olympic Committee has American and European countries and India is catch- the fans that would pour in from prepare” for the Games. Dick Pound, a former IOC vice that the IOC didn’t recognize the dead- agreed to carry out the handover cer- ing up with the rest of the world rapidly. abroad. president, said in an interview with the line and he thought Pound had backed emony as planned on March 19, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu can be practised as an art of self- Koki Miura, a 27-year-old ‘LOOK AT THE PANIC’ Associated Press last month that the away from it, too. although there will be no public in defence, a sport or as a part of fitness regime. Some employee at an internet com- Masao Sugawara, a end of May loomed as a possible dead- “It’s never been the IOC’s position. attendance,” the organising committee people also do it as an activity to socialise as world- pany, said: “To be hon- 90-year-old pension- line for the IOC to make a call on the It was Dick’s idea. There is four of the Olympics said in a statement. wide BJJ community is known for being welcoming est, even if Japan over- er, said: “Personally, I Tokyo Olympics. months to go,” Coates told the news- and friendly. comes this crisis, we think it would be But Coates, an IOC vice president paper on Monday. In the past 13 years, Arun has taught more than wouldn’t receive visi- safer to postpone 150 free seminars in the rural areas of the country. His tors from the world. the Olympics for a vision is to spread the art of Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu in India I think we’d better year, just as does not get controlled by June or July, I ceremony, while an exhibition and three and he plans on doing it by making 1000 instructors not hold it.” President Trump think we should postpone it,” said Otto. events to display the flame have also been which will allow people to see it as a viable career path “We cannot said. Look at the The betting odds are increasingly axed. as well. sacrifice people’s panic.” shifting towards the opening ceremony Cancelling the Olympics would be a Arun’s journey in martial arts started at the age of lives for it,” added “Of course not taking place on July 24. Bookmaker heartbreaking decision for Tokyo residents 12 after he witnessed two of his friends getting killed Miura, who said it would be dis- Paddy Power is offering 4-1 against the who rushed to buy tickets, and authori- with a knife. He started with Shaoling kung fu, Jeet the Games appointing, Games opening on time. ties whose preparations have won wide- Kune do (JKD) and Filipino Kali before ultimately find- should be post- though,” he This comes as the virus — which has spread praise — with the majority of ing that his true self and passion lied within Brazillian poned — if not admitted. killed 6,400 people worldwide — shreds venues ready well ahead of schedule. Jiu-Jitsu. cancelled outright. Manfred the international sporting calendar, with Hisaya Suzuki, 47, said he had tick- There weren’t any Jiu-Jitsu Instructors in India Public opinion in Otto, 45, a half- almost no elite sporting action taking ets to see baseball, Japan’s most popular when he started training. In 2004, the internet was not Japan appears to be Japanese, half- place last weekend. sport. readily available in India so he used his father’s work moving against the German lawyer, said Preparations for the Games have “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportuni- computer to watch videos of BJJ. That changed when Games. A poll for public he was “worried” already been affected, with qualifiers ty, so I really wanted to take my son,” he Rodrigo Teixeria started visiting India from Brazil to broadcaster NHK taken about the Games and cancelled, test events scaled back and the said, but added: “If there will be negative coronavirus trumped sporting consider- give Arun private training without charging any fees. on March 6-9 suggested stressed: “We really Olympic torch arrival and relay altered. consequences, it may be wiser to pause it ations. Arun has been training the Indian special forces 45 percent were opposed need to be careful.” Plans have been scrapped to involve (the Games).” “I am 90 years old. Except for and NSG along with various other Military and Law to going ahead as “If the outbreak hundreds of children in the torch’s arrival Sugawara said the magnitude of the wartime, I have never felt so worried.” Enforcement Agencies since he was 18 years old. “Jiu-Jitsu for me is self-improvement every day and exorcising the demons within. Jiu-Jitsu has made PTI n NEW DELHI me calmer, it has given me the skill of understand- ing that you can defend yourself without hurting the Don’t lose spirit, keep focussing he first two competitions of aggressor. It has taught me that you can be anywhere Tthe Indian Grand Prix (IGP) No fans for IGP series in the world and still help people by spreading the on training: Rijiju to athletes series will be held without any who are not part of the National the National Coaching Camps art. “I was an introvert and shy kid in school PTI n NEW DELHI week imposed travel restrictions spectators due to the COVID-19 Coaching Camp will not be are not allowed to go to the res- and it has really helped me out to bring out to control the spread of the pandemic, the Competition allowed inside the competition idential hostels/guesthouses,” it my personality, of helping people ith the coronavirus out- virus, while the Sports Ministry Committee of Athletics venue”. said. out and of making my passion, Wbreak bringing all sports also urged all national federations Federation of India (AFI) said on The AFI also said that all the The AFI Competition my career" said Arun. activities to a halt in the coun- to follow the Health Ministry’s Monday. athletes coming from outside Committee also revised the Arun’s Martial arts academy try, Sports Minister Kiren advisory and avoid large gather- The second competition of will be allowed to enter the NS- events list for both the first and BJJ India, located in Rijiju on Monday urged ings in sports events. the Indian Grand Prix series was NIS campus only after a medical second competitions. Malviya Nagar, Delhi, the athletes to not Following the directives, the scheduled to be held at Sangrur check-up by AFI/SAI medical The events in the first com- has now over 200 stu- lose spirit and keep three-match ODI series against but it will now be held at NIS team at the SAI NS-NIS gate. petition include: Men’s — 200m, dents enrolled with working hard to stay South Africa was called off, while Patiala. The governing body also 400m, 800m, 5000m, 400m them. His students battle ready for the 13th edition of the Indian “IGP-1 will be held on 20th said that “all the athletes will be Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple have participated in competitions. Premier League (IPL), which March 2020 and IGP-2 will be provided with an accreditation Jump, Shot Put & Javelin Throw; numerous tourna- “Due to coro- was due to start on March 29, was held on 25th March 2020 as per card” and they have to “leave the Women’s — 100m, 200m, 400m, ments and have navirus, sporting suspended till April 15. schedule. The venue of both the venue soon after completion of 800m, 5000m, Long Jump, Triple accumulated over events and competitions The shooting World Cup competition will be SAI NS-NIS their event without waiting to Jump, Shot Put, Javelin Throw. 15 Gold medals so are postponed temporar- and Indian Open Golf was post- Patiala,” AFI said. witness other events”. And the events in the second far in the Nationals and ily but I appeal all our ath- poned, while badminton’s India “Spectators will not be As part of its many precau- competition are: Men’s — 200m, International tourna- letes not to lose the spir- Open was also deferred after allowed inside the competition tionary measures, the AFI also 400m, 1500m, 5000m, 400m ments and now he it, keep practicing and Badminton World Federation venue.” decided to strictly restrict the Hurdles, Long Jump, Triple hopes and envisions to focus on your training,” (BWF) suspended all World Given the health hazard, the movement of competitors from Jump, Shot Put & Javelin Throw; spread the art in the Rijiju wrote on his Twitter Tour and sanctioned events, AFI made it clear that “person- NS-NIS entry gate to the athlet- Women’s — 100m, 400m, 800m, upcoming times in handle. owing to the outbreak of the al coaches, support staff or fam- ics track and back. 5000m, Long Jump, Triple Jump, India. The government last deadly disease. ily members/friends of athletes “Those who are not part of Muhammed Anas Yahiya in file picture PTI Shot Put, Javelin Throw.