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BIG B IS THE ONE AND ONLY MEGASTAR: CHIRU { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com CHANDRAYAAN 2 Where has all the money gone? Successfully Is AP govt contemplating an L VENKAT RAM REDDY enters orbit n HYDERABAD of Moon A severe 'cash crunch' is being alternative to ‘Amaravati'? felt across all sectors in the BENGALURU: In a major country. Even state govern- milestone for India's Moon PNS n VIJAYAWADA l Botsa Satyanarayana's comments ments in the Telugu States are mission, the Chandrayaan-2 that Amaravati construction would be feeling the squeeze, with pend- spacecraft successfully entered Minister for Municipal a costly affair raise eyebrows ing bills of Telangana state gov- the lunar orbit on Tuesday. Administration Botsa ernment touching Rs 30,000 Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) Satyanarayana's observations l Keeping the observations of crore while that of Andhra maneuver was completed suc- on Amaravati have raised many experts in view, the State government Pradesh are pegged at Rs 22,000 cessfully at 0902 hours as an eyebrow as he has stated that is contemplating spending less on the crore. Both the state govern- planned, using the onboard construction cost of the capital capital city Amaravati and also ments have stopped all pay- propulsion system, the city is too high and internal dis- finding out the ways and means for ments, except salaries/pensions Bengaluru headquartered cussions are going on in the gov- an alternative to it as most of the for their staff. The tight finan- space agency said in a state- ernment over the capital. areas of Amaravati are inundated in cial condition has raised a trou- ment. "The duration of "Flyovers and huge structures the recent floods, said a bureaucrat bling question: "Where has all maneuver was 1,738 seconds. have to be built in Amaravati, the money gone?" Private hos- l other hand are blaming the With this, Chandrayaan-2 was while the construction cost in pitals in Telangana have Severe 'cash crunch' felt in Centre's FRBM Act of 2003 for successfully inserted into a other areas of the State is low", stopped Arogyasri services after all sectors the cash crunch, arguing that Lunar orbit," ISRO said. Satyanarayana said. mer CM's observations by say- the government failed to clear l TS govt's pending bills they could not mobilise funds Following this, a series of It may be noted that the ing that Amaravati construction arrears amounting to over Rs touch Rs 30,000 crore, AP's at despite having repayment orbit maneuvers will be per- budget allocation for the Capital INTENT IS CLEAR WITH would be a costly affair. 1,000 crore. The government Rs 22,000 crore capacity due to stringent norms formed on Chandrayaan-2 City of Amaravati is just Rs 500 It may be recalled that former could not solve the problem prescribed under the Act. Even spacecraft to enable it to enter crore. Stating that Amaravati is RS 500-CR ALLOCATION bureaucrat EAS Sarma had said even four days after the hospi- l States blames FRBM Act the Centre has to adhere to its final orbit passing over the a flood-prone area, the minister one year ago "The State budget tals stopped services, due to for cash crunch FRBM Act, forcing it to not raise lunar poles at a distance of said the State government would ith an allocation of Rs 500 crore for Amaravati construction in figures show that as a result of paucity of funds. l Centre blames RBI's high funds above the prescribed about 100 km from the Moons assess the damage caused by Wthe State Budget, the YSRCP government had dropped enough the diversion of revenue for The private sector is also feel- limit. The severe cash crunch is hints on its priorities. With this, the government has reiterated its reserves of Rs 9.60 lakh crore surface, it said. floods and decide on the extent non-productive purposes and ing the pinch of 'cash crunch'. lying idle fuelling calls for scrapping the of compensation. He hit out at stand on the 'reverse tendering', which is to be taken up in a phased shrinkage in the space for cap- Private companies are default- FRBM Act or easing borrowing the 'yellow' media for putting manner in all capital works. It may be recalled that Capital Amaravati ital investments, the State is ing on payments, citing 'no l Demand for restoring norms under the Act. India INX MEDIA CASE out distorted news and pointing was the top priority during the TDP government's regime. unable to devote enough cash'. The real estate sector is power of Centre to print adopted the Fiscal fingers at the YSRCP govern- Former Professor of Economics Dr LSN Prasad said he was amazed resources for lifeline sectors reeling under cash crunch with money at will floated to Responsibility and Budget ment's prompt steps, which at a single line mention of the allocation of funds for construction of such as agriculture and crucial poor sales of apartments/inde- resolve cash crunch Management (FRBM) Act in Chidambaram minimised the damage to prop- Capital City Amaravati. "The allocation to social welfare and education sectors like social welfare. While pendent houses as unsold units 2003 that capped borrowings by erty and prevented human loss. was more than expected," he said and added that allotting only Rs the State's finances are deterio- have touched a high of nearly the Centre and states by linking went missing Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan 500 crore for the capital construction was something that needs to rating, there seems to be no con- 8 lakh units by June-end in nine try in the world maintains such it to tough fiscal deficit criteria. Reddy had constantly enquired be discussed at length. Allocation of Rs 92,050 crore for scious effort on the part of the major cities in the country, large reserves. Some economists have argued about the flood situation in the development activities was laudable, he said and added that making government to observe econo- including Hyderabad. As per official estimates, the that FRBM Act has robbed the after HC State from the US and issued budgetary allocation towards financial aid for barbers, tailors and my and austerity. Meetings are The state governments are RBI currently has Rs 9.60 lakh government of the right to appropriate directions. auto drivers is a new concept. Prasad further stated that the revenue held not in modest state guest blaming the Centre for the crore of reserves with it, lying print money at will, unlike rejects bail Exactly a year ago, the then deficit is only Rs 1,700 crore and the total deficit is Rs 32,500 crore. houses, but in five star hotels. cash-scarcity situation, while idle. The Centre argues that if before 2003. They point out that NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Chief Minister N Chandrababu Special aircraft are routinely the Centre is pointing fingers at RBI releases a certain portion the Bank of Japan has been Court on Tuesday rejected the Naidu had directed the CRDA Naidu had suggested to suggestions for making used for travel, unmindful of the the Reserve Bank of India for of the reserves, it can ease the printing $70 billion of cash anticipatory bail plea of former officials to expedite capital con- CRDA officials to elicit the Amaravati the happiest place. fact that even the US ministers maintaining high levels of cash cash crunch situation in the every month. Finance Minister P. struction to win the confidence opinion of the common man However, Satyanarayana's are reluctant to charter special reserves with it which is lying country. Chidambaram in the INX of the people. apart from global experts to seek comments contradict the for- aircraft, fearing public uproar." idle, contending that no coun- The state governments on the Continued on Page 3 Media case. However, Chidambaram moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court order reject- HC reserves ing his anticipatory bail plea in Check your beer before drinking the INX Media case.According judgment on to top agency sources, Chidambaram is untraceable. Navayuga plea l Adulteration of beer, other liquor rampant on outskirts He has switched off his phones. Agencies are on the lookout for VIJAYAWADA: Andhra PNS n HYDERABAD excise officials seized on him. Pradesh High Court has Monday at Abudllah Nagar is On January 25, the Delhi reserved its judgment on a The seal of the bottle may be just the tip of the iceberg and HC had reserved its order on petition filed by Navayuga intact, but the content may reflective of the pernicious Chidambaram's bail plea in the Company seeking cancella- not be the intended brand of practice. Hazardous chemi- case being probed by the ED tion of a fresh tender notifi- beer or other liquor, but spu- cals are sometimes used to and the CBI. On March 11, the cation issued by the State rious liquor adulterated with adulterate liquor. HC allowed CBI to file addi- gvernment for hydel project harmful ingredients. The Often water mixed with tional documents on record to construction in Polavaram whole thing is packaged so sugar, chemicals, soap nut support its case against project. All the arguments well that detection is next to juice and shampoo (which Chidambaram in the case. Naidu sees conspiracy in were presented by the counsel impossible. give it a frothy look when of Navayuga Company on Due to administrative neg- shaken) is palmed off as beer. Tuesday. Navayuga Company ligence, 'spurious liquor busi- Upon mixing the ingredients, inundation of his house was the earlier contractor of ness' is thriving like anything. the bottle is sealed after being ‘RSS-BJP's the Polavaram Project includ- Things have come to such a filled with soda and gas. No PNS n VIJAYAWADA Naidu opined that the ing and hydel project. On pass that when liquor shops wonder, when the bottle is real target is Government had failed in August 14, the government receive their stocks from Adulteration is rampant on ously limited to bars, but now opened the effervescence Telugu Desam Party (TDP) avoiding damage due to issued an order cancelling its depots, unscrupulous ele- the outskirts of the city. The it is spreading among wine would make it look like noth- social justice’ chief N Chandrababu Naidu floods. The officials had delib- earlier order stating that the ments manage to supply spu- product targeted most for shops, more so if they have ing but beer. has alleged that the State gov- erately delayed the release of work was not done in-time rious liquor using the same adulteration is beer. The 'permit' rooms. NEW DELHI: Congress ernment has hatched conspir- water from Prakasam Barrage, and issued a fresh notification vehicle. nefarious practice was previ- The counterfeit liquor that Continued on Page 3 leader Priyanka Gandhi acy to inundate his residence only to inundate riverbank on August 17. Vadra on Tuesday accused on Krishna riverbank in flood- areas on Undavalli Karakatta The counsel of Navayuga RSS of having "dangerous waters. He said many poor ( bund) and villages in the cap- argued that there was no intentions", and said its chief families have lost their homes. ital region. “They wanted to delay in work from the con- Mohan Bhagwat pitching for Naidu, who visited the see my home in floodwater. If tractor’s side. APGencom, Tollywood actor Raj Tharun crashes car at Narsingi a debate on reservation was flood-affected areas in Krishna the Lingamaneni Guest House which has signed the agree- just an excuse but the real tar- district on Tuesday, lashed is submerged, it is the worry ment with Navayuga for con- PNS n HYDERABAD the 27-year-old actor. They get of the RSS-BJP is social out at ministers and the DGP of the owner. Why are the struction of Hydel project, were returning to justice. She also alleged the for treating the drones issue as ministers bothered?” he said. had failed to identify the An up-and-coming actor of Hyderabad when the inci- Modi government of throt- a small one. He opined that Naidu alleged that local place for construction of the Tollywood, Raj Tarun, was dent occurred. tling pro-people laws. with the help of drones, any- MLAs Alla Ramakrishna power project. He further involved in a road mishap "The place where the "The confidence of the body can bomb the premises. Reddy and Sridevi were con- argued that APGenco is the when his car careened and mishap occurred is an acci- RSS is high and intentions are Operating drones in a high- centrating only on my home, appropriate authority to take crashing into a divider near dent prone zone. Many seri- dangerous. At a time when security zone where Z Plus leaving all other victims affect- a decision on cancellation of the Outer Ring Road at ous accidents have taken the BJP government is throt- security is arranged without ed by floods. The TDP chief work order and not the Alkapur in Narsingi in the place at that area as there is tling pro-people laws, the any permission is ridiculous said if Anna Canteens were Government of Andhra wee hours of Tuesday. a sharp u-turn with no prop- RSS has also raised the issue and all the mnisters and police present at the time of floods, Pradesh. The cancelled order According to sources, er lights," said an official. of debate on reservation," officials are treating it as a rou- they would have been a great issued by the government is another person was travel- she said in a tweet in Hindi. tine affair, he added. help to the victims. not valid, he said. ling in the car, along with Continued on Page 3 TODAY ALMANAC City students look for neighbouring cities for internship Assembly furniture finds Month & Paksham: Shravana & Krishna Paksha SHARMILA An internship provides an opportunity for a student its way into Kodela’s home Tithi : Shashthi: Full Night n VIJAYAWADA Nakshatram: Ashwini: 12:48 am to work alongside regular staff in a workplace to gain PNS n VIJAYAWADA MLA Gopireddy Srinivasa (Next Day) Students of Vijayawada are some basic hands-on experience; educational and Reddy, who won against Siva Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start migrating to other cities for professional insight into a career path. But in the There seems to be no end to Prasada Rao, lashed out at him any important work) internships due to lack of capital city, it is more like a course controversies surrounding for- over the issue. He said the for- Rahukalam: 12:19 pm – 01:53 pm opportunities here. Of late, mer speaker Kodela Siva mer speaker had dented the internship has become a pop- Prasada Rao. This time around image of Narasaraopeta with his Yamagandam: 07:37 am – 09:11 am ular option among students to want to do an internship in a proper internship to acquire it is the furniture at the AP act. Surprisingly, Dr. Kodela Siva Varjyam: 08:25 pm – 10:10 pm enhance career prospects by Vijayawada. I want to go to certain skills". Assembly building in Prasada Rao admitted that a few Gulika: 10:45 am - 12:19 pm gaining real-time industry Hyderabad for three months of Says Vignesh: "Internship is Hyderabad found in his resi- items of furniture were shifted Good Time: (to start any exposure. Today, almost all internship". a part of the academics and a dence that put him in trouble. to his home at Sattenapalli. He important work) universities have made it Sunil, a student, said: few colleges in the city have According to sources, the further said that he is ready to Amritakalam: 04:54 pm – 06:39 pm mandatory for students to pur- "Basically, the internship is a industrial connect to offer furniture in question has been pay for them or the authorities Abhijit Muhurtham: Nil sue internships in the middle primary step to learn con- internship during the acade- shifted to his residence at can take them back. “I have sent of their academic sessions. cepts, a method to execute mics. The city started growing Sattenapalli, while he was speak- my reply to the notice of the VIJAYAWADA An internship provides an Pioneer and shared their views. have online websites like ideas about the project, get the after the capital city was er of the Assembly. This was Assembly Secretary in detail, opportunity for a student to Says Haseena, a student: "As Internshala. Internships are in knowledge to excel in a pro- announced at Amaravati and it revealed while the officials were maybe they didn’t see it,” he WEATHER work alongside regular staff in part of our academic regula- Hyderabad, Bengaluru and fessional career in the special will take some time to shape verifying the inventory of items added. Now, the Government is Forecast: Thunderstorm a workplace to gain some basic tion, the students have to go other cities. It is difficult for us field. I have been to internships into a big city after industries following handing over of the in a dilemma on whether a case Temp: 32/26 hands-on experience and edu- through a minimum of three to go there and stay for an in Vijayawada, but they are and IT-related establishments buildings by the AP has to file on Dr Kodela Humidity: 78% cational and professional internships in all eight semes- internship. Even though the more like coaching classes. In setting up their shops. Government to its Telangana Sivaprasada Rao or to take back Sunrise: 04.54 insight into a career path. But ters to get more practical edu- government is saying that it is the name of the internship, Presently, students are opting counterpart in Hyderabad. the furniture. Already, many Sunset: 06.39 in the capital city, it is more like cation to get hands-on experi- going to make Amaravati as an they are conducting classes nearby cities for their intern- The Assembly Secretary complaints have come against Current Weather Conditions a course. ence. We are not able to find a IT hub, if the situation is not and charging heavy fees. It's ship as they are more devel- issued a notice to Siva Prasada Dr Kodela’s son and daughter in Updated August 20, 2019 5:00 PM Students spoke to The proper internship, though we encouraging for students, who better to go out of the city for oped". Rao on the issue. Narasaraopet the last two months. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2019 vijayawada 02

CAPSULE Santosh is district Interim report on RTC merger coordinator of KRISHNA DISTRICT BADMINTON CHAMP YSR Aarogya Sri FROM AUGUST 21 to CM soon, says minister PNS n VIJAYAWADA VIJAYAWADA: Krishna District Badminton Association is PNS n VIJAYAWADA PHRS Santosh took charge organising Sureddy as the Krishna district Venkataratnam Sureddi Kasturi Minister for Transport and coordinator of Dr YSR Memorial district Information and Public Aarogyasri on Tuesday. With floods receding, championship at DRRMC Relations Perni Venkataramaiah He was transferred from Indoor Stadium here on August (Nani) on Tuesday said that an West Godavari district. 21 to 23, according to KDBA interim report will be prepared Santosh said that there secretary E. Thirumurthy here at the experts’ panel meeting on are 121 government and VMC back to drive on Tuesday. He said the RTC merger with the State corporate hospitals regis- tournament will be held for u- Government and it (the report) tered under Aarogya Sri. 13 and u-15 sub-junior boys will be submitted to Chief The scheme will benefit & girls,u-17 and 19 junior boys Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy people with white ration on plastic ban & girls and men & women in soon after his return from the card to the tune of Rs 5 singles and doubles. "The US. lakh and all eligible people G RAVI KIRAN With floods receding, tournament will be inaugurated Speaking to media persons at can get the benefit of the n VIJAYAWADA District Collector Mohammad the Meet-the-Press event organ- scheme. the VMC is planning to Imtiyaz on August 21 at 10 ised by the Andhra Pradesh He said if the hospital The recent floods hampered the accelerate the plastic a.m.," said Ramineni Ram Union for Working Journalists management showed any plastic ban campaign, which was Mohan, President, Krishna (APUWJ), he said the Finance slackness towards Dr YSR taken up by the Vijayawada ban campaign.It will District Badminton Association. Minister will also attend the Aarogya Sri patients, stern Municipal Corporation (VMC) take up the plastic ban meeting. “The Cabinet decision action will be taken on a war-footing. GAS LEAK CLAIMS to merge RTC is implemented Minister for Transport and Information and Public Relations Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) addressing the Meet-the-Press against the hospitals The campaign was kept aside issue with renewed earnestly. The roadmap has programme in Vijayawada on Monday besides cancellation of the for a while as the entire admin- vigour, said an official LIFE OF AN OLD MAN been prepared and the merger permissions. istration was concentrating in is within the vicinity.” a poorly managed owing to He said for better ser- the relief works at various cen- KURNOOL: A 70-year old man, Answering to a question on The minister said the State govt has shortage of funds and vices, the Aarogya Sri tres. Pullaiah, succumbed to burn road safety, he said the State gov- earmarked a revolving fund of Rs 100 promised to transform it into cardholders can contact With floods receding, the tinuing irrespective of floods as injuries when fire broke out at ernment has earmarked a a media-friendly one. “I know district coordinator on VMC is planning to accelerate they are coordinated by NGOs. his residence due to gas leak- revolving fund of Rs 100 crore crore for traffic management and to the journalists are put to a lot 8333814009, District the plastic ban campaign. “The But, the programmes planned age on Monday. According to for traffic management and to create awareness among students on of inconveniences, while cov- Manager Naveen city is all set to return to nor- with the staff of VMC and police, his daughter-in-law create awareness among stu- ering government pro- (8333814010), Team malcy after two days. The VMC other government department Saraswati switched on the dents on traffic rules especially traffic rules especially from Class VIII grammes. Next year, I Leader Shyam Babu will take up the plastic ban issue were postponed due to floods. stove in the morning for cook- from Class VIII and above. and above promise you an air-condi- (8333814044), Vijay with renewed vigour, said an Awareness programmes in col- ing. But due to gas leakage “The amount will be used for tioned bus for covering gov- Kumar (8333814043), official. leges, meetings with business from the cylinder, the fire broke various publicity and precau- ernment programmes." Rama Krishna The VMC has started a vig- folk and others are postponed. out and began to spread across tionary pursuits to make roads traffic rules. “Deaths while dri- ments are not taking care of the Responding to a question (8333814045), Sivaram orous campaign avoiding usage Chief Medical Officer of the house. Sarswathi and her a safe place for the users. The ving two-wheelers are more. basic needs of the journalists”. on Bunder Port, the minister Prasad (8333814079) and of single-use plastic bags in the Health, VMC Dr Arjuna Rao husband Balayya ran out of the high-end two-wheelers with Roads are widened and He said that governments made it clear that the project Ramesh Babu city. From August 1 onwards, said: “Actually, plastic ban pro- house. However, the old man, more horsepower are entering dividers were laid to streamline were afraid of the media as would be taken up by the State (8333814078). this campaign was put to motion gramme was not disturbed by who was on the bed, could not the market luring riders to ride traffic at crucial places. But, they showcased news and government if the efforts by it by Commissioner V Prasanna floods. A few teams are con- run and was charred to death. the vehicles at an alarming many youngsters often take U- views to people in an unbi- to work in tandem with the Venkatesh, who conducted sev- tinuing their work at ground The body was shifted to the speed.” turns to trigger accidents.” ased manner. “But unfortu- Central government depart- eral awareness meetings for dif- level despite floods. But, as far as Nandyal Government Hospital He said majority of accidents The minister said that the nately journalists are unable ments fail. ferent sections of people. He also VMC teams were concerned, as for post-mortem. Deceased took place owing to the negli- media played a prominent role to solve their problems. “The AP government and planned rallies and awareness all of them were involved in son and daughter-in-law gence of drivers. in modern society and it was Having an accreditation card some Central Government programme from August 15, but flood relief works, hence, plas- escaped with minor injuries He said accidents involving the responsibility of the media and a subsidy bus pass is not departments are planning to the unexpected floods had dis- tic ban programmes were post- and were admitted to a hospi- more people were coming management to look after the enough. I will make efforts to form into a consortium to turbed his plans. poned. Meeting meat shop own- tal. The police registered a case down, but mishaps involving basic needs of the journalists, address your problems," he carry out the port works. If The programme of visiting ers are going as per schedule this and took up investigation. one or two were increasing at an who were working with com- promised. the efforts fail then AP will shopping malls and proposing week. Many awareness pro- alarming rate mostly owing to mitment. “It is unfortunate He agreed that the take up the Bunder Port alternative single-use plastic grammes are also scheduled in reckless driving and violation of that several media manage- Information Department was works all alone”. bags - like jute and cloth – is con- the colleges”. Gangavaram Andhra Greens tops table, lifts trophy Book on ‘Early history of AP’ out Port PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA A book – ‘Early History of distributes Andhra Greens emerged Andhra Pradesh: champions with five points Archaeological Sources’ - scholarships and lifted RVVK Prasad written by Dr E Sivanagi PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Trophy in the quadrangular Reddy, renowned archaeolo- one-day limited-overs tour- gist, and Dr B As part of its Corporate Social nament that ended at Subrahmanyam, former Responsibility programme, Mulapadu here on Tuesday. Deputy Director, the Gangavaram Port Limited Four teams - Andhra Archaeology Department, on Monday provided scholar- Greens, Andhra Blues, was released by Minister for ships to select students and Himachal Pradesh and Bengal Information Technology and Minister for Information Technology and Industries Mekapati Gautam Reddy disbursed stationery materials took part in the under-19 tour- Industries Mekapati Gautam releasing a book on ‘Early history of AP’ in Vijayawada on Tuesday for them. The ceremony was nament meant for giving the Reddy at his chambers at the attended by MLA of Gajuwaka Secretariat here on Tuesday. The minister tographs covering both the Constituency Tippala Nagi Andhra Greens, The minister congratulat- Telugu Sstates. Reddy, in the presence of CEO Vijayawada Central MLA Malladi Vishnu presenting the winners trophy to Andhra Greens skipper at Mulapadu on Tuesday ed Reddy and congratulated the Sandeep Mandava, CEO, Sambasiva Rao, COO V Andhra Blues, Subrahmanyam for writing authors on writing Malaxmi Properties and Janardhan Rao, Vice President Himachal Pradesh and much-needed exposure to the Malladi Vishnu participated ACA General Manager (Game the authentic history of pre, Recharla Realcon Private -Vigilance (R&R and Security) colts. as chief guest and handed over Development). Mulapadu proto and early historical authentic history of Limited, and Deepa B Balakrishna, and Vice Bengal took part in the In the valedictory function the trophies to winners and the Grounds Administrative periods with archaeological pre, proto and early Balasubramanian, CEO, The President (R&R and Security) under-19 tournament conducted Dr Gokaraju Laila top performers. Manager Koka Ramesh, ACA evidence retrieved through Sedibus, a start-up ecosys- L P S Ramu Naidu, along with Gangaraju ACA cricket com- ACA secretary Ch Arun media manager CR Mohan excavations and supplement- historical periods tem, participated in the pro- other staff members of plex, Vijayawada Central MLA Kumar, Dr Kinjal Suratwala, took part in the function. ed by a good number of pho- gramme. Gangavaram Port. SCR GM calls on Governor, APSSDC organising Ajeya Kallam inaugurates meets Chief Secretary conference to vintage photo exhibition PNS n VIJAYAWADA train students PNS n VIJAYAWADA South Central Railway General Principal Adviser to Chief Manager Gajanan Mallya dur- Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy ing his visit to Vijayawada divi- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Ajeya Kallam on Tuesday said sion on Tuesday called on The Andhra Pradesh black and white photographs Governor Biswa Bhusan The Andhra Pradesh State State Skill serve as an objective lesson to Harichandan. Skill Development modern digital lensmen. He also met LV Corporation (APSSDC), Development Inaugurating a photo exhibi- the nodal agency for skill Corporation was tion - ‘Echoes of Time, a development in the State is Photographic Journey - at the VIJAYAWADA organising a conference to collaborating with Life Cultural Centre of Vijayawada South Central Railway General Manager Gajanan Mallya meeting Andhra Pradesh connect industry and Sciences Sector Skill & Amaravati, he emphasised the BULLION RATES Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan ar Raj Bhavan on Tuesday academia from the phar- importance of capturing his- GOLD Subrahmanyam, Chief facilities available and further maceutical and life sci- Development Council torical events in photo frames Secretary, at the Secretariat, improvements at the Railway ences sector on August 21 for posterity. ` 37, 970 (10 gm) (LSSSDC) for ` along with Sreenivas, Divisional Hospital in Vijayawada. at Vijayawada Club, The exhibition was organised 30 Railway Manager, and discussed He inspected the Electrical according to Dr Arja imparting training to by Photogenic Arts Circle to SILVER the progress of various ongoing Traction Training Centre Srikanth, Managing trainers mark the centenary celebration Principal Adviser to Chief Minister Ajeya Kallam inaugurating a vintage ` 43, 823 (1kg) and new railway projects in the (ETTC), Satyanarayanapuram, Director, APSSDC, here of Dr Bhagawan Das, former photography exhibition in Vijayawada on Tuesday ` 323 State. and interacted with Assistant on Tuesday. chief secretary of Andhra He sought cooperation from Loco Pilots undergoing training. He said the chief guest of Development Council Pradesh. the State government regarding He discussed on training mod- the programme would be (LSSSDC) for imparting Kallam complimented K. Principal Adviser to Chief Minister Ajeya CHICKEN land acquisition. He also met ules adopted and various cours- Dr LV Subrahmanyam, training to trainers. He Sudhakar Reddy, secretary, Kallam fondly remembered his association RATES `/KG Ajeya Kallam, Principal Advisor. es being conducted. Chief Secretary, and the key said knowledge dissemi- Photogenic Arts Circle, for Later, he met Damodar He, along with Divisional speakers would be Dr Lanka nation and providing on- organising the expo. with Das, the founder president of AP Dressed/With Skin `141 Gautam Sawang, Director Railway Manager, Vijayawada Srinivas, Mentor, ELIX the-job training and Sudhakar Reddy briefed his Without Skin `160 General of Police, and dis- Division, planted saplings for Global, AVB Reddy, ex- apprenticeship in the entry into the field and on the Photography Academy and paid rich tributes Broiler at Farm `97 cussed on the issues pertaining the green environment on the president AP Pharmacy pharmaceutical and life guidance he received from Dr for his contribution to the field of photography to the provision of security to premises of ETTC. Council, Rama Murthy sciences sector were part Bhagawan Das in photography the passengers in the zone’s The General Manager Naidu, Registrar to Pharma of the programme. and photogrammetry. EGG jurisdiction. reviewed the achievements and Council, and JSV Prasad, “Target Group for the He fondly remembered his Ajeya Kallam, and presented Commission, Indla Rama `/ Earlier, he inaugurated the performance of Vijayawada Special Chief Secretary. above training are stu- association with Das, the the book ‘Echos of time a Subbareddy, renowned physia- RATES 100 renovated orthopaedic and division with the divisional offi- He said with the inten- dents and unemployed founder president of AP Photographic Journey’ consist- trist, E. Sivanagi Reddy, CEO, HYDERABAD 341 physiotherapy block at the cers. He complimented officials tion to impart skill to stu- youth having a minimum Photography Academy and ing of the more photographs of Cultural Centre of Vijayawada VIJAYAWADA 348 Railway Hospital. He inspected and staff for their best perfor- dents and youth as per qualification of Class X, paid rich tributes for his con- Bhagawan Das, compiled by & Amaravati, and Golla various wards in the hospital mance and advised them to industry needs, the APSS- ITI, Intermediate, gradu- tribution to the field of pho- Sudhakar Reddy. Narayana Rao, secretary, VISAKHAPATNAM 361 and interacted with patients maintain the high levels of per- DC was collaborating with ates and postgraduates,” tography. A. Laxmi Kumari, CEO, AP Andhra Arts Academy, were RETAIL PRICE `3.48 and enquired with doctors on formance. Life Sciences Sector Skill he added. The organisers felicitated State Creativity and Cultural present. (IN VIJAYAWADA)

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Darts flew from ing of his opponents who are the flood situation during the opportunity and have a served for making both sides following the Optimal use of high water levels during floods out to prove that the building his tenure very deftly in the lethargic attitude in getting poetry"… is the flood, particularly in the can hardly be made if the rulers don't grab the is an illegal construction built face of severe criticism from things done in a timely man- "Nfamous poetic expression of absence of Chief Minister YS opportunity and have a lethargic attitude in on river flood bank. What his own party quarters. He ner. great Telugu writer of 20th Jaganmohan Reddy who is on needs to be done is releasing stood up for the interests of A staggering 200 tmc of Century Srirangam Srinivasa a visit to US. getting things done in a timely manner all water in excess of the his own region -- by effective- surplus water - enough to Rao, popularly known as Sri The two political rivals, barrage capacity and initiate ly using flood waters without meet the water requirement Sri. Principal political players YSRC and TDP, severely crit- flood survey. Actually, YSRC issued notices to the other 22 relief operations. breaching the reservoir of 13 lakh of acres of land in of Andhra Pradesh appeared icized each other over flood has been concentrating on the structures constructed along- All this brings to mind the capacity limits -- and got the Krishna delta -- got to have imbibed the essence and water 'management'. The issue of a private bungalow side the river bund/flood devastating floods in Krishna due recognition in the end. drained into the sea in floods of such poetic saying and alleged operation of drone that was taken by bank. Since those build- river in 2009. The grim situ- Whatever be the current this time. Large amounts of unleashed a veiled attack on cameras over the residence of Chandrababu for residential ings might happen to ation was effectively tackled AP government's objectives, surplus water could have been their political rivals, even N Chandrababu Naidu on the purpose during his tenure as obstruct the river by then CM K Rosaiah by it still couldn't get the water saved by diverting it into over flood havoc that dis- pretext of surveying the flood CM, and lives there even flow and cause severe early release of water from the needed to meet the require- several medium and minor turbed the lives of lakhs of situation sparked severe crit- now as Leader of Opposition damage during M D RATNA KUMAR two major projects of ments of Rayalaseema projects in the state. people in the state. Ruling icism. A private person oper- in AP Assembly. But YSR floods, the gov- Senior Journalist Nagarjuna Sagar and through Pothireddipadu In other words, govern- YSR Congress and principal ating the drone without per- Congress has been persis- ernment is of the PIN Srisailam even before flood (PRP) head regulator in the ment didn't act responsibly Opposition party mission over the residence of tently stating that it's an ille- firm opinion that POINT ing excess water in the waters reached their reser- upstream of Srisailam project and instead chose to prioritise Telugudesam are fully Naidu who enjoys NSG pro- gal building that came up such buildings, Prakasam Barrage, in whose voirs. which is designed specially to targeting its political rival, engaged in verbal duel, par- tection is the main cause of near the flood bank, which including Chandrababu's vicinity Naidu's residence is The current government's cater to the needs of parched when it could have used flood ticularly when the devastating uproar from Opposition. The attracts the provisions of house, must go. located, beyond its storage priorities appear to be differ- lands of the region. The opti- waters sensibly for the bene- flood in river Krishna in government has evaded a River Conservation Act. What appears to be the capacity of 3 tmc. In such a ent from its predecessors'. mal use of high water levels fit of people and collect valu- result of releasing lakhs of direct reply to this aspect and Apart from that building, alarming part in this episode situation, the 'target' may get Even former CM Dr YS during floods can hardly be able brownie points in the cusecs of water from projects defended it as being a part of the government has also is the government maintain- inundated, maybe to the lik- Rajasekhar Reddy handled done if the rulers don't grab process. Officials told to Collector seeks complete Crop loss in Krishna repair works donations for flood-hit on Tirumala PNS n VIJAYAWADA n district put at Rs 19 crore Md Imtiaz said that many villages and islands in Krishna river basin PNS n TIRUMALA G RAVI KIRAN Krishna District Collector Md had been submerged. As many as n VIJAYAWADA Standing crops are Imtiaz on Tuesday appealed 46 villages in 19 mandals were Tirumala Special Officer AV NGOs and philanthropists to severely affected Dharma Reddy instructed The recent floods have dealt under 2.5-foot water come forward with donations officials to complete the a big blow to farmers in at many places so for the flood-affected people n As a precautionary measure, 49 repair works of public toilets Krishna district, causing a in the district. The Collector special camps were set up and in Tirumala before the annu- crop loss of up to Rs 19 there is no scope for held a meeting with members shelter was given to about 13,450 al Brahmotsavams and cater crore in an extent of about of of the Rotary Club, Chamber people in municipalities to the demand of the pil- 23,500 acres. estimating the crop of Commerce, cloth merchants grims. In Vijayawada, hundreds of loss now. Maybe and a few NGOs to mobilise n Similarly, 13 special camps During the weekly review people lost their homes in the within three days, the help for those affected by the providing shelter to about 7,800 meeting of senior officers floods. Enumeration of loss flood. people that were sets up by the held at Annamaiah Bhavan in began on Monday after com- The Collector said that loss can be assessed Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Tirumala on Tuesday, the pletion of which, the com- many villages and islands in Special Officer instructed the pensation to be paid by the properly by Village Krishna river basin had been CE Ramachandra Reddy to government will be decided. Committees formed submerged. As many as 46 vil- ensure that all cottages and Standing crops are under lages in 19 mandals were The Collector said that apart from providing toilet blocks are free from 2.5-foot water at many places by the government in severely affected. As a precau- shelter, other amenities such as food, repairs and cater to the needs so there is no scope for esti- coordination with the tionary measure, 49 special of the multitude of pilgrims mating the crop loss now. camps were set up and shelter blankets, sarees, lungis, mosquito nets, towels visiting Tirumala during the Maybe within three days, the revenue department. was given to about 13,450 and utensils should be provided to the flood annual fete. loss can be assessed proper- people in municipalities. The Special Officer ly by Village Committees in island villages is going on Similarly, 13 special camps victims. instructed senior officers, formed by the government in and it may be completed by providing shelter to about who had adopted each area coordination with the rev- Wednesday. 7,800 people that were set up spread of diseases. affected areas and for provid- to ensure its overall develop- enue department. VMC Commissioner by the Vijayawada Municipal He ordered officials to dis- ing facilities. He stated that ment, and stated that their According to reports, most Prasanna Venkatesh distrib- Corporation (VMC). tribute rice, red gram dal and there were around 103 fair status would be reviewed of the commercial crops like n Still, in many island villages, people are travelling on boats uted relief materials to flood The Collector said that palm oil to all eligible families price shops under the flood- from next week onwards cotton, chilli and horticul- to reach a few places victims in Krishnalanka in apart from providing shelter, affected by floods in the dis- affected areas in the district, for the betterment of the sys- ture crops were damaged due the city. other amenities such as food, trict. He, along with Joint adding that stock was available tem. He also reviewed the to floods. n Food arrangements have n Officials informed that District Collector Imtiyaz blankets, sarees, lungis, mos- Collector Madhivilatha, held a at 50 fair price shops and the pending civil, electrical and Still, in many island vil- been made by government medical camps will be said, "Assessment of flood quito nets, towels and utensils video conference with village rest would get the stock by water works in Tirumala, lages, people are travelling on officials at various places. continued for three more days loss will be done within three should be provided to the and mandal level officials. Tuesday evening. along with sanitation and boats to reach a few places. However, the victims in island n days. As water is still there in flood victims. He stated that Speaking on the occasion, Differently-abled Welfare procurement of ingredients, Food arrangements have villages have alleged that there Power restoration in island the standing crops, assessing NGOs and voluntary organi- the Collector said that all eli- Department Additional required to make been made by government are no sufficient arrangements villages is going on and it may the crop damage may take sations should lend helping gible families affected by Manager AVD Narayana Rao, prasadams. officials at various places. for food for the past two days be completed by Wednesday. time. We have obtained some hand and school bags and floods would get 25 kg rice, Cloth Merchants Association However, the victims in information already. Full books should be provided to one kg red gram and one kg President Jaganmohan Rao, island villages have alleged details of crop loss with the the students. He also empha- palm oil. He appreciated the Rotary Club President P Anil Tollywood actor that there are no sufficient past two days. Officials have will be continued for three names of victims will be pre- sised the need to organise staff for shifting the people to Babu and others were also Raj Tharun arrangements for food for the informed that medical camps more days. Power restoration pared this week itself". medical camps to control the rescue shelters from the flood- present. crashes car Ajeya Kallam releases book TTD SO inspects Where has all Continued from Page 1 rest houses, the money gone? Police reached the spot after Continued from Page 1 some local people informed on ‘Telugu Diaspora' queue complexes them of the crash. They PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n TIRUMALA "The government gave up that identified the car as regis- power to print money under tered in the name of a A book with title 'Telugu TTD Special Officer AV the FRBM Act. There is a Pradeep from Lead India Diaspora' through the ages Dharma Reddy made exten- severe liquidity problem now Private Limited Company. from the earliest times' edited sive inspections of TTD rest and these are issues which After the mishap, the actor by Prof P Chenna Reddy, for- houses, mada streets, and need to be discussed. But left the scene in another car. mer Director of Archaeology Vaikuntam queue complexes Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan flagging off the mobile dental care unit at some of our economic theo- CCTV footage obtained and Museums, erstwhile on Tuesday, directing officials the Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada on Tuesday reticians oppose blindly the showed the actor walking Andhra Pradesh, was released to take various devotee printing of money to over- away from the crash site. by Principal Advisor to Chief friendly steps. During his come cash crunch," one econ- Due to similarity of the Minister Ajeya Kallam on visit to Panchajanya, omist said. surnames, veteran Tuesday at the Secretariat. Kausthubham, and HVC Rest Governor flags off The current total capital of Tollywood actor Tarun Speaking on the occasion, Houses, the SO instructed RBI is about Rs 10.53 lakh Kumar started getting calls, Ajeya Kallam praised the officials to take up change of crore. Of this, the revaluation with people seeking to efforts and contribution of linen as well as repairs. He reserves on account of foreign enquire about his 'condi- Prof Chenna Reddy in high- also interacted with devotees mobile dental care unit exchange and bullion the RBI tion'. The actor later clari- lighting the rich culture and at the Panchajanya rest house PNS n VIJAYAWADA child labour and rehabilitate holds amount to Rs 7 L cr. The fied that he was safe in his heritage of Andhraites across ‘Telugu Diaspora through the ages from the earliest times' a book edited by and received feedback from them by providing shelter at 92 economists' fraternity too is house, much less involved in the globe. Telugu Diaspora Prof P Chenna Reddy, former Director of Archeology and Museums, erstwhile AP, them. Along with CVSO Governor Biswa Bhusan childcare institutions located divided on how to resolve the any accident. However, the refers to the Telugu speaking being released by Principal Advisor to CM Ajeya Kallam, in Vijayawada on Tuesday Gopinath Jatti, he inspected Harichandan on Tuesday in various places in Krishna situation. While some econo- Narsingi Inspector of Police, the mada streets, Ugranam flagged off the mobile dental district. mists say the current liquidi- G V Ramana Goud, denied Telugu Diaspora refers to the people of Indian States resid- detail about the jewellery Ananthalwar Thota, care unit at the Raj Bhavan He informed that the den- ty crisis could have been han- that any such incident had ing mainly in other countries offered to Lord Venkateswara Vaikuntam queue complex 2 here on Tuesday, an initiative tal care programme for dled better if the government occurred. "No such thing Telugu speaking people of like the US, Europe and Gulf. and also nine other famous and Divya Darshan com- by Child Welfare Committee orphans will go for three had the power to print curren- has happened. There was no Indian States residing Prof Chenmna Reddy is a well temples like Simhachalam, plexes, and made suitable of Vijayawada, in association months, covering all the child- cy at will, some others argue crash. No Tollywood actor known archaeologist and is Nagulapuram, Sree suggestions to officials on the with Dr Sridhar Oral Health care institutions in the district, that an unfettered right to was involved in anything," mainly in other countries popular for his books on Kalahiasthi, Ahobilam, Sree underground cable works Foundation. offering necessary examina- print money will trigger an said the official when con- like the US, Europe and Gulf. Emperor Krishna Devaraya Shailam, Udayagiri and and darshan line queue man- The Governor appreciated tion, treatment and providing inflationary spiral, rekindling tacted. wherein he has mentioned in Dharanikota (Amaravati). agement. the efforts of BVS Kumar, clips costing around Rs 2,000 memories of the 1960s and Chairman of Child Welfare wherever required. The 1970s when the RBI was print- Committee, Vijayawada, and Governor had earlier looked at ing money to finance the gov- Dr Sreedhar Reddy for their the dental examination equip- ernment's huge budget deficit. initiative to offer dental care to ment and other facilities pro- "Indiscriminate printing of A garland of scorpions for the Lord orphans and semi-orphans vided inside the mobile den- money is inflationary and will staying at various child care tal care unit. Mukesh Kumar hurt the poor the most. PNS n KURNOOL fields and at their homes, if institutions in Vijayawada and Meena, Secretary to Governor, Inflation will make life The temple practises they offer the scorpion poojas other places in Krishna dis- Arjuna Rao, Joint Secretary to tougher, the poor poorer, and India is a land of customs and the custom of offering to the deity. It is also believed trict. The Chairman explained Governor, and other officials the rich richer. The political beliefs with some of them that the sting of the scorpions, to the Governor how they go of Raj Bhavan were also pre- fallout of such a policy is usu- unique and dating back to live scorpions to the which would be poisonous on about rescuing orphans and sent. ally negative," they opine. centuries. The act of offering deity on every third other days, become specifical- flowers, fruits and milk to the ly impotent on this day. deity is a common practice in Saturday of the holy The temple management temples across the country. month of Shravana committee president Ram Check your beer before drinking However, the temple of Manohar Reddy provides Kondalarayudu in Kurnool drinking water and prasadam Continued from Page 1 sugar, cleaning liquids, nail cap without damaging the seal. district hosts a surprising rit- tion to see who can carry the to the devotees, who come polish remover, creams used to One fourth of the liquor is ual - that of offering scorpions maximum number. According once a year to witness the As per new rules, if the sales rub cars to give the desired removed from them and the as prasadam for the Lord. Devotees offering scorpions to the Lord at Kondalarayudu temple Kodumur mandal to the locals, if the scorpions unique ritual. Various devotees exceed the fixed quota, wine kick to tipplers. Even branded bottles are then filled with The temple, located among in Kurnool district on Tuesday bite them, a three time circum- from all walks of life, including shops are required to pay addi- liquor is being adulterated cheap liquor and water. Later, the hills at Kodumur mandal in ambulation around the temple childless couples, believe that tional licence fee. But some of with water or cheap variants of the seal is carefully replaced Kurnool district, practises the with the villagers enthusiasti- they will made into a garland would keep them away from if they visit the Kondalarayudu the wine shop owners, instead liquor since the bottles are without giving rise to any custom of offering live scorpi- cally participating. that would be placed on the harm. temple and seek the Lord's of paying the fee to govern- made of plastic and not glass. doubts. The technicians visit ons to the deity on every third The villagers catch the scor- deity. The interesting part is The locals of Kodumur and blessings, all their wished ment, are selling spurious Sometimes mineral water is the wine shops now and then. Saturday of the holy month of pions that hide under the rocks that everyone participates in surrounding areas believe that would be fulfilled. More than liquor. being used to adulterate liquor. They charge the wine shops Shravana. The tradition itself from the hills and carefully take the ritual without fear. For the creatures will not harm 7000 people had come to par- Spurious liquor is also made There are expert techni- depending on the number of dates back to five decades, them to the temple, where many, it is almost a competi- them while they work in their ticipate this year. by boiling water mixed with cians who can open the bottle's bottles tampered with. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2019 region 04

CAPSULE GOVT YET TO PROVIDE NATIONAL Car owner gets TTD JEO INSPECTS KALYANA e-Challan for not MANDAPAMS Tirupati: Joint Executive HEALTH PROGRAMME FOR MEN Officer (JEO) P Basant Kumar SUMIT ONKA wearing helmet on Tuesday inspected the n VISAKHAPATNAM According to Dr Sood, "The upcoming ongoing development works PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM was shocked to see a differ- of TTD Kalyana Mandapams The government of India is yet issues in the promotion of men's health ent picture. However, the and Sri Venkateswara Swamy to introduce a national health include increasing the men's health In another erroneous e- picture was later removed. temple in Vijayawada and programme for men even as literacy, making a centrally funded Challan incident, the owner When asked about the Krishna districts. their life span shows a steady of a four-wheeler received an incident, Additional Deputy He visited the ongoing works decrease, not only in India but global programme on men's health, and e-Challan for not wearing a Commissioner of Police of TTD Kalyana Mandapams across the globe. the need of providing professionals helmet. Rambilli traffic police (Traffic) M Ramesh Kumar at Uyyuru as well as Sri According to statistics, two issued the challan on July 31 said that it had been a typ- Venkateswara Divyakshetram thirds of the world's oldest dedicated towards the issue” against the car owner for not ing error while uploading at Venkatapalem in the capital population (85 years and wearing helmet and the due the details of the vehicle city of Amaravati. He also above) are women. Given the out of lifestyle issues and socio- tion of men's health include date to pay the fine amount of over the portal. He further inspected the ongoing works death rate, more men are dying cultural factors," he pointed out, increasing the men's health lit- Rs 135 was mentioned as said that such incidents have of TTD Sri Venkateswara due to cancer and cardio-vas- adding that even though eracy, making a centrally fund- August 15. been common due to irreg- Swamy temple in Nimmakuru cular diseases than women. women fall sick more often ed global programme on men's The e-challan that the ular number plates and of Krishna district, along with The government needs to Urology & Renal Transplant at almost universal phenomenon. with minor ailments, they have health, and the need of provid- car owner received on his added that traffic police officials. come up with health pro- Ram Manohar Lohia. He was Many diseases like metabolic lower mortality resulting from ing professionals dedicated registered mobile number officials might type incor- grammes for men in preventive giving a presentation on 'Men's syndrome, suicide, cardiovas- better care. towards the issue. NGO's can also had an additional fine rect information as the reg- TWO YOUTHS healthcare in the light of this Health and the Aging Indian cular disease, road traffic acci- The need for health promo- play a huge role by providing of Rs 1,135 for defective istration numbers are not increasing gap between the Male' at the National dents, occupational hazards tion and illness prevention to trained professionals special- number plates and wrong clearly visible to them. He DROWN IN A BID TO average age of women and Conference of Sexology held in and mental illnesses affect and uplift health care for men is also ized in the area. There is also a parking of the car during urged the vehicle owners to RESCUE WOMAN men, said Dr Rajeev Sood, Vizag. "The difference in life kill men more than women. It largely unmet in India and need to promote research, but last December. The car approach the traffic police in VIJAYAWADA: In a tragic President of Men's Health span of the two sexes range has been estimated that most of adds to the morbidity. above all, the focus needs to be owner checked the details of case of wrong e-challans incident, two youngsters - Society of India (MHSI) and from 3-12 years in most regions these chronic illnesses are pre- According to Dr Sood, "The on encouraging men to be the e-challan on the portal so that they could be Sivarama Krishna and Sai Ajay Head of Department of of the world, making it an ventable (upto 70%) and arise upcoming issues in the promo- open about their health issues." of the AP traffic police and immediately cancelled. - drowned in Rives Canal on Tuesday. Sivarama Kriahna, was a carpenter belonging to Ferry area of Ibrahimpatnam and Sai Ajay was a his B. Tech Asian Pulp & Paper Industry very Man impregnates minor girl, graduate from Madhuranagar in Vijayawada. According to police, a housewife Rani from much with us: Minister for IT aborts pregnancy Machavaram in the city had a quarrel with her husband a few PNS n VIJAYAWADA rumours. He added that the best industrial policy was PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM days back and came to her n Police maternal home. Her parents The Government of Andhra under preparation and that convinced her and were taking Pradesh condemned the cam- Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan In another case of sexual arrested five her back to her in-laws' house paign on investments going Reddy was inviting investors assault, a man was arrested for persons in at Eluru by a vehicle. The back in the State. Speaking to from across the world. raping and impregnating a the case woman came out of the vehicle the media on Tuesday, Minister The Minister said that under minor girl in Vizag. The n at a bridge across Ryves Canal for IT, Industries & the YSRCP government, accused threatened the minor Investigati near Gunadala saying she was Commercial Taxes Mekapathi Andhra Pradesh Industrial to go under abortion after on is on to feeling like vomitting. Then, Gowtham Reddy said that Infrastructure Corporation four months of pregnancy by nab the she suddenly jumped into the there was no truth in the cam- (APIIC) had received 800 allegedly bribing the doctors at others canal filled with floodwaters. paign on the Asian Pulp & applications within two the King George Hospital. When her parents cried for Paper industry, which had months. "Even at the Outreach The Vizag police on Tuesday help, four youngsters jumped planned to install a plant at Convention, we received a arrested Ravi Kumar, a resident into the canal to save the Rajahmundry. paigning that the company well as the mainstream media. good response," he added, and of Gopalapatnam area in Vizag woman. Two of them brought He said that the manage- has gone back and that other Earlier in January 2019, they stated that the Adani Group city, for raping the 14-year-old her back safely. ment of the Asian Pulp & industries will go back too had signed an MoU with the had come forward to invest Rs girl studying in class X. The 16- According to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Unfortunately, Sivarama Paper Industry was in touch because of the new govern- government of Andhra 5,500 crore in Krishnapatnam. week pregnancy was illegally South Zone, B Uday Bhaskar, the victim, Krishna and Siva Ajay drowned with the officials of the govern- ment," he said. Pradesh under the TDP rule. The Minister made it clear that terminated by a team of doc- in the canal. NDRF teams ment and talks were going on The news that Asian Pulp & Gowtham Reddy stated that there would be no backdoor tors at KG Hospital. Four oth- along with her mother, had been residing at traced the body of Sivarama towards the final decision on Paper Industry had withdrawn the government was going to dealings or kickback agree- ers were also arrested in con- Krishna. They are continuing installing the plant in the pro- from its proposal of installing release a white paper on the ments with any company by nection with the case for sup- Gopalapatnam in Vizag for the past few search for the body of Sai posed place itself. a big plant at Rajahmundry status of industries soon to their government, unlike the porting the accused. years. The girl's neighbour Ravi befriended Ajay. "But, a few people are cam- went viral in social media, as clarify and rule out any previous TDP rule. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police, South her and raped her at his home several times Zone, B Uday Bhaskar, the vic- tim, along with her mother, Complaint filed against NTV scribe had been residing at Ravi, along with his family mother B Sarojini, who came 63 Hull Artificers passing out Gopalapatnam in Vizag for the members, threatened them. to know the events, Rehana for "anti national FB post" past few years. The girl's neigh- The girl underwent abortion at approached the Gopalapatnam Hyderabad: The president of Karunsagar Kashimshetty, the bour Ravi befriended her and KG Hospital in Vizag on police. "We have investigated from INS Vishwakarma Hindu Sanghatan filed a com- president of the Hindu organ- raped her at his home several August 7, 2019 and was dis- the case in various aspects and plaint with the Saidabad Police isation had claimed that the times. charged on August 15. nabbed the accused Ravi and PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM on Tuesday against a journal- journalist's post on Facebook Earlier this month, she expe- Later, Ravi and his family four others, who helped him ist alleging her post on a was fake news and was done rienced stomach pain and so members took the girl to with the crime. We will look The passing out parade of 63 social media platform was with an intention to cause a was rushed to a private hospi- Anakapalle to hush up the into other angles to nab the Hull Artificers (HA) appren- 'anti-national'. rift citizens and the Indian tal, where doctors learnt that entire episode. others involved," the DCP tices comprising of 56 Indian In a statement to the police, government. she was four months pregnant. However, the victim's grand- said. Navy HA sailors and seven Coast Guard Yantriks was conducted at INS Vishwakarma on Tuesday. The parade was reviewed Chief Minister's Volleyball tourney begins Advocates by Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) PNS n SRIKAKULAM the three day tournament, game and that everyone should boycott courts, of Headquarters Eastern which will conclude on August D Krishna Das present their sports skills and Naval command (HQ ENC), The state-level Chief Minister's 22. appreciated the sportsmanship during the demand for High who marked the completion Volleyball Tournament opened Speaking on the occasion, administration and three day tournament. on grand note here on Tuesday, Rao stated that the State gov- District Collector J Niwas, Court in Vizag city All sailors who where players from all the 13 ernment had been encouraging sports officials for who made all the necessary of the two and a half year- for standing First in overall districts took part in the open- sports and games across the making elaborate arrangements for the tourna- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM completed the long professional ab-initio order of merit, while Aman ing ceremony. state, and announced the ment, stated that Srikakulam programme would training that comprised of was awarded the District In-Charge and state schedule of various games to be arrangements on a was known for sports as a large Legal professionals across both theoretical and practical Vishwakarma Rolling Trophy Endowments Minister V held at state level in different short notice number of national and inter- North Andhra Pradesh shortly assume their training on various hull sys- for Best in Parade Training. Srininvasa Rao, along with districts till THE end of 2020. national players were from the boycotted courts and appointments at tems and equipment. HA All sailors who completed Roads and Buildings Minister D Krishna Das appreciated district. "The volleyball tourna- staged demonstrations on Apprentice Basant Kumar the programme would short- Dharmana Krishnadas, the administration and sports notice. Addressing the players, ment is expected to be a mem- Tuesday, demanding the frontline warships Singh was awarded with the ly assume their appointments unveiled the sport flag of the officials for making elaborate the Minister said that winning orable event for everyone in State government to relo- FOC-in-C SNC Gold Medal at frontline warships. State and formally launched arrangements on a short and losing were the part of the their careers", he added. cate the AP High Court from Nelapadu to Vizag city. "The AP High Court has been functioning from Root out Devadasi system from Rajiv’s vision put India on growth a temporary structure near Nelapadu in Guntur dis- trict for past few months. Nelapdu is on the out- society: AP Chief Justice path: Prithviraj Chauhan skirts and there was is no development in the area. PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n HYDERABAD Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Vizag city has excellent K Rosaiah, TPCC Chief N infrastructure and legal The Chief Justice of AP High Former Maharashtra Chief Uttam Kumar Reddy, MLC T talent and it is the best Court Vikram Nath has called Minister Prithviraj Chauhan Jeevan Reddy, former MLC place for establishing the upon people to join hands for has called upon the Congress Prof K Nageshwar, senior jour- High Court," said President the eradication of Devadasi workers to take the sacrifices of nalist Dr K of the Joint Action system from the society as it is former Prime Ministers late Ramachandramurthy, AICC Committee (JAC) of the one of the most heinous prac- Indira Gandhi and Rajiv secretaries Saleem Ahmed, legal fraternity, North tices committed against women. Gandhi to the people. He stat- Bose Raj, Srinivas Krishnan, Andhra Pradesh, G Addressing a state-level ed that Rajiv Gandhi had former Minister Sailajanath, Maheswara Reddy. workshop organised by the brought anti-defection law to AICC in-charge RC Kuntia, Holding placards, the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled control 'Ayarams and former MP V Hanumantha advocates, including a few Caste Development Finance Gayarams' in political parties Rao, MLAs Bhatti Vikramarka, women lawyers, raised slo- Corporation (APSCCFCL) but the trend is going on still. D Sridhar Babu, T Jagga Reddy, gans in Vizianagaram, here on Tuesday, Chief Justice Recalling the services of Ponnala Laxmaiah, and others Srikakulam district, Vikram Nath said that it was Rajiv Gandhi, Chouhan said also participated. demanding the govern- the responsibility of everyone that Rajiv Gandhi, who lost her In the morning, VH and for- ment to fulfil the demands in the society to fight against mother in the attack of her own computers for transparent gov- mer Minister Shabbir Ali wel- of the legal fraternity. the social evil. He added that security guards, strived hard to ernance. He worked for peace comed Rajiv Sadbhavan rallies Members of the it was being practised in seven see that such situation not arise in Punjab, Assam and reached to the statue of Rajiv Visakhapatnam Bar districts in the State and not a to anybody. The conditions Mizoram. He was also ready for Gandhi located at Punjagutta. Association opined that single case had been filed. The Chief Justice of AP High Court Vikram Nath lighting the traditional lamp to inaugurate a workshop on eradication of were serious when Rajiv discussions with Srilanka Later, the leaders paid floral the relocation of the AP Devadasi system in Vijayawada on Tuesdaty became the Prime Minister of Tamils and sent peace Army to tributes to Rajiv Gandhi statue. High Court was solely in Gandham Chandrudu, the nation, but he worked hard Lanka. But LTTE killed Rajiv by After that, the leaders also the hands of the govern- "Even now, a considerable many communities of the ness and take up rehabilitation to protect law and order and for not digesting the peace discus- paid floral tributes to the por- ment and that Vizag VMD, APSCCFCL, number of girls and young Scheduled Caste and works to support the Devadasi peaceful country, Pridviraj said. sions with Srilanka Tamils, trait of Rajiv Gandhi at Gandhi would be an appropriate women are initiated into this Scheduled Tribes, studies families. "Special sensitisation Addressing the gathering on Pridviraj said. Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan. Later, Uttam launched location. They added that stated that they would system every year and there indicate that over 80 percent and skill development pro- the occasion of 75th birth introduced Navodaya schools, Youth Congress' blood dona- the establishment of a High create awareness and are more than 80,000 of the Devadasis are from grammes should be organised anniversary celebrations of late Operation Black Board tion camp at Gandhi Bhavan. Court in Vizag had been Devadasis in our State. The Scheduled Castes," said for the victims so that they can Rajiv Gandhi here on Tuesday schemes as part of Rural Hundreds of Youth Congress the demand of the legal fra- take up rehabilitation traditional system is taking Justice KC Bhanu. take up income generation at Gandhi Bhavan, Pridviraj Education Policy. Rajiv was activists donated their blood on ternity for decades, and works to support the different forms depending Gandham Chandrudu, activities to lead a dignified said that Rajiv became Prime also introduced Telecom, the occasion. The Youth added that they would on the social, geographical Vice-Chairman and Managing life," said devadasi welfare Minister of the nation by win- Water, Education Technology Congress was also organized a intensify their agitation in Devadasi families. and economic factors. While Director APSCCFCL stated activist Professor Challapalli ning more than 400 MP seats. Mission for the growth of photo exhibition on Rajiv the coming days. the system is followed by that they would create aware- Swarooparani. He identified the necessity of nation, he recalled. Former Gandhi at Gandhi Bhavan. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS ALLAYS FEARS ON NRC ‘Centre trying to GOVT SAYS NON-INCLUSION DOES strangulate elected NOT MAKE ONE FOREIGNER govt in Pondy’ Four TN fishermen PNS n PUDUCHERRY PNS n NEW DELHI final NRC, can represent held for fishing off "Thus, non- his/her case in front of the Senior Congress leader Mukul Neduntheevu In an effort to allay fears, the inclusion of a appellate authority i.e. for- Wasnik Tuesday charged the Union Home Ministry on eigner tribunals," it said. NDA government at the RAMESWARAM(TN): Four Tuesday said non-inclusion of person's name in The Citizenship Centre with trying to "stran- Tamil Nadu fishermen were a person's name in the final list NRC does not by (Registration of Citizens and gulate" the democratically arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy of NRC does not by itself Issue of National Identity elected government in on Tuesday for allegedly fishing amount to him or her being itself amount to Cards) Rules, 2003 are also Puducherry. off Neduntheevu, a fisheries declared a foreigner and him/her being being amended accordingly. Addressing a meeting to cel- department official said. assured that adequate arrange- To maintain law and order, ebrate the 75th birth anniver- The fishermen from ments have been made for declared as a the ministry said, central secu- sary of late Prime Minister Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai appeal against it. foreigner," it said rity forces are being provided Rajiv Gandhi Tuesday here, district had ventured into the The ministry also said it will to the state. Wasnik said the Centre was sea on Monday and were amend the rules to increase the The Union Home Ministry "creating problems" for the ter- fishing near Neduntheevu when time limit of filing of appeals time, the MHA will amend the and the Assam government ritorial government. Mukul Wasnik the Sri Lankan naval personnel in foreigners tribunals (FTs) rules to increase the present have held extensive delibera- "But, Chief Minister V reached the spot and arrested from 60 to 120 days for those In a statement, the ministry persons excluded from NRC, time limit of filing of appeals tions in recent weeks, the state- Narayanasamy and his cabinet status of a Union Territory and them, Assistant Director of who would be excluded from said under the provisions of adequate number of such tri- in FTs from 60 days to 120 days ment said. colleagues would fight out the two Union Territories have Fisheries, Pudukottai, the final National Register of Foreigners Act 1946 and bunals is being established at regarding exclusion from final When the draft NRC was challenge posed by the Centre been carved out of Jammu and Kumaresan said. The Citizens, a list of Assam's res- Foreigners (Tribunals) Order convenient locations. NRC," the statement said. published on July 30, 2018, and they would all be suc- Kashmir." fisherfolks were taken to idents to be published on 1964, only foreigners tribunals "It has been decided that At the meeting, it was also there was a huge controversy cessful in their efforts to pro- "This is for the first time a Kangesanthurai port in the August 31. are empowered to declare a state government would also decided that adequate over the exclusion of 40.7 lakh tect democracy." state had been reduced to a island nation along with their The decisions were taken at person foreigner. make arrangements to pro- arrangements will be made by people from it. The draft NRC The All India Congress Union Territory. This is the boat, he said. On August 13, a high-level meeting chaired by "Thus, non-inclusion of a vide legal aid to the needy peo- the state government to pro- included the names of 2.9 Committee General Secretary style of functioning of the seven fishermen from here Union Home Minister Amit person's name in NRC does ple amongst those excluded vide full opportunity to peo- crore people out of the total recalled that late leader Rajiv central government," he said. were arrested by the Lankan Shah and attended by Assam not by itself amount to him/her from NRC. As it may not be ple excluded from the NRC list 3.29 crore applications. Gandhi had launched several The Congress leader called Navy for allegedly fishing off Chief Minister Sarbananda being declared as a foreigner," possible for all those excluded to appeal. In the list published in June missions to promote technol- upon the party cadre to take a Neduntheevu. Sonowal and others here on it said. from final NRC to file the "Every individual, whose 2019, over a lakh more people ogy, literacy, empowerment pledge on the occasion to Monday. In order to facilitate the appeal within the prescribed name does not figure in the were excluded. of women and also country`s ensure that the mission of economic growth. Rajiv Gandhi to make Indiaa Hitting out at the central strong democratic country government for withdrawing was achieved. SARADHA SCAM the special status granted to "We will not compromise ‘Unpleasant trends of intolerance, Jammu and Kashmir, wasnik whenever democracy is HC extends said "Jammu and Kashmir attacked. had a state government. But It is our bold and clear polarisation can damage our polity’ protection now it had been reduced to a determination," he added. Gangster Chhota Rajan PNS n NEW DELHI these very values," he said. to Kumar convicted in attempt- "No religion Describing Gandhi as an PNS n KOLKATA to-murder case Former prime minister "illustrious" and a young former Actor Manju, crew Manmohan Singh on Tuesday preaches hatred prime minister who was a true The Calcutta High Court on MUMBAI: A special court here said "unpleasant trends" of and intolerance. visionary, Singh said he truly Tuesday extended the protec- convicted gangster Chhota growing intolerance, commu- Vested interests, set the direction for equipping tion from arrest to West stuck due to HP floods Rajan and five others on nal polarisation, and incidents our nation for entering the new Bengal CID Additional Tuesday in a 2012 attempt-to- of violent crimes propelled by both external and millennium with a progressive, Director General Rajeev PNS n murder and extortion case hatred of certain groups will internal, are modern and scientific outlook. Kumar in connection with THIRUVANANTHAPURAM lodged against them by a damage our polity. Singh also noted that major the Saradha chit-fund scam. Mumbai hotelier. Arguments on Remembering former prime inciting and strides in communication and Justice Madhumati Mitra Malayalam superstar Manju the quantum of punishment will minister Rajiv Gandhi on his exploiting information technology, in extended Kumar's interim pro- Warrier and her film crew be held later in the day. Special 75th birth anniversary, he said Manmohan Singh strengthening democracy at tection till August 28 after a were among those stranded in court judge A T Wankhede these trends are repugnant to communal the grass roots level, in educa- CBI counsel submitted before Himachal Pradesh as flash convicted the six under various promotion of peace, national ests, both external and internal, passions and tion, in ending the decade-old her that his senior was out of floods and landslides blocked sections of the stringent integration and communal har- are inciting and exploiting violence to divide insurgency movement in town in connection with roads in many parts of the Maharashtra Control of mony, which are cherished communal passions and vio- Mizoram, in opening a fresh another case. The junior coun- state. Three days of heavy Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) objectives enshrined in our lence to divide India," he said. India," he said dialogue with China, in launch- sel for the CBI prayed for an rain led to snapping of sever- in the case of hotelier B R Shetty, who was shot at in Constitution. Singh said another cause for ing technology missions, have adjournment of hearing of al key road links. They have Manju Warrier suburban Andheri when he was "All of us need to reflect on solemn reflection today is some anniversary is an occasion to been the direct results of his Kumar's petition seeking been rescued and are being going to meet his friend. Rajan how we can contribute to "disturbing trends" that our remember values of broad sec- vision and efforts. quashing of a notice served on moved to safety, the Himachal in vehicles safely," Himachal is currently lodged in Tihar jail arresting these trends," he said. country has been witnessing ular outlook, spirit of tolerance, They have given us today a him by the agency to appear Pradesh Chief Minister said. Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam in Delhi after his deportation to Recalling Rajiv Gandhi's over past few years. commitment to communal firm platform to launch further for questioning in connec- Around 30 to 40 people, Thakur told reporters. India following his arrest in words, Singh said, "Nothing is "These unpleasant trends of harmony and empathy to oth- initiatives for growth and devel- tion with the Rs 2,500-crore including Manu Warrier, film- The actress managed to call Indonesia in October 2015. more important than the unity growing intolerance, commu- ers, which define our nation- opment, he said. scam. The court said the mat- maker Sanal Kumar her brother on Monday night and integrity of our nation. nal polarisation, growing inci- hood. He also said homage to Rajiv ter would be heard again on Sasidharan and the crew of a at around 9 pm through a India is indivisible. Secularism dents of violent crimes pro- "Our homage to Rajiv ji Gandhi should not only be a August 27. Kumar, a former film they were shooting for satellite phone as telephone Another elephant is the bedrock of our nation- pelled by hatred of certain should not only be a remem- remembrance of his extraordi- commissioner of Kolkata were stuck in the hill state's lines were not working. attack claims life of hood. It implies more than tol- groups and of mobs taking the brance of his extraordinary nary personality and contribu- Police and Bidhannagar Police, Chattru. Around 200 people She said they were running erance. It involves an active law in their own hands can only personality and contribution to tion to nation building, but also was appointed ADG, CID, by were stuck in the flood-affect- out of food and other essen- hospital employee effort for harmony." damage our polity," the former nation building - it should also be marked by a reaffirmation of the Mamata Banerjee-led gov- ed area. tials which were likely to last COIMBATORE: A private "No religion preaches hatred prime minister said. be marked by a reaffirmation of our commitment to abide by ernment before the 2019 Lok "They were taken out of the just another day, according to hospital employee was killed by and intolerance. Vested inter- He said Gandhi's birth our commitment to abide by these values. Sabha election. area a short while ago and sent the brother Madhu Warrier. a wild elephant at Thoppampatti, near here, and this is the second such incident reported in two days. Two men, both aged 27, were sitting and Dabholkar's kin seek Govt okays Rs 4,432 cr aid to Odisha, K'taka talking near Ganapathi Garden PNS n NEW DELHI late Monday night when the This additional assistance is over and elephant came down from a hill arrest of ‘real killers’ near the CRPF camp, police The Centre has approved above the funds released by Centre in said Tuesday. Seeing the PNS n PUNE rently probing the case. release of over Rs 4,432 crore elephant, the men took to their As per the chargesheet filed to Odisha, Karnataka and the State Disaster Response Fund heels, but the elephant took On the occasion of the sixth by the CBI in June, 2016, Himachal Pradesh for the dam- (SDRF) already placed at the disposal Prem Karthik with its trunk, death anniversary of Narendra Hindu Janajagruti Samiti age caused by natural calami- of states hurled him down and trampled Dabholkar on Tuesday, his member Virendra Tawde was ties in these states during the him to death, they said. His family members and activists the alleged mastermind last financial year. friend Vignesh managed to demanded arrest of "real per- behind Dabholkar's killing. In a statement, the home Rs 2 was provided to next of It said that more than 15.5 escape and informed the petrators" responsible for "It has been six years now ministry said a high-level com- the kin of the deceased and Rs lakhs people were taken to villagers about the incident. killing the rationalist. since my father was killed but mittee, headed by Union Home 50,000 to those seriously safety and the centre had pro- They, in turn, alerted the police Members of Dabholkar- the probe has stopped at one Minister Amit Shah, has Response Fund (NDRF). states from the SDRF, the state- injured in the cyclone from vided all necessary assistance in and the forest department founded Andhashradha point. Before his death approved additional central This additional assistance is ment said. PM's Relief Fund. restoration of power supply personnel. The personnel Nirmulan Samiti (ANS) and anniversary in 2018, the sus- assistance of Rs 3338.22 crore over and above the funds In view of cyclone Fani, Rs During cyclone 'Fani', the and communication in affect- recovered the Prem's body and his family members organised pected shooters were arrested to Odisha for the damage released by Centre in the State 340.87 crore was released to centre had deployed 71 teams ed districts, including that of sent it for a postmortem at the a protest march at the and it was expected that real caused by the cyclone Fani, Rs Disaster Response Fund Odisha in advance on April 29 of the National Disaster providing necessary stores, gen- government hospital. On early Omkareshwar bridge where perpetrators too would be 1029.39 crore to Karnataka (SDRF) already placed at the from the SDRF. Prime Minister Response Force (NDRF), 19 erator sets, steel poles and Monday, an elephant attack Dabholkar, 68, was shot dead exposed, but in reality nothing for drought and Rs 64.49 crore disposal of states. Narendra Modi visited the columns of Army, nine skilled manpower. As other occurred just three km away by motorcycle-borne assailants happened," said Hameed to Himachal Pradesh for During 2018-19, the central state on May 6, and as Engineering Task Force (ETF), states were also likely to be from Pannimadai, where a during a morning walk on this Dabholkar. He said the case avalanches and hailstorm dur- government had released Rs announced by him, an imme- 27 aircraft/helicopters and 16 affected, an amount of Rs 688 driver was trampled to death, day in 2013. has progressed only because it ing 2018-19. 9,658 crore to all states and diate assistance of Rs 1,000 ships of Armed Forces for crore was released in advance leading to panic among the The Central Bureau of has been monitored by the The funds will be disbursed during 2019-20, till date, it has crore was released in advance. relief and rescue operations, the from SDRF to Andhra Pradesh, people of the vicinity. Investigation (CBI) is cur- high court. from the National Disaster released Rs 6,104 crore to 24 Additionally, an ex gratia of statement said. Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Didi Ke Bolo: Testing time for TMC leaders Puri's arrest: Nath dubs it action PNS n KOLKATA these issues," a TMC leader, As part of the programme, over 1,000 who faced such uncomfortable West Bengal Chief Minister questions, told PTI. with ‘malicious intention' Mamata Banerjee's 'Didi Ke party leaders are visiting 10,000 Among those participating Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign is villages to redress the in the outreach programme are PNS n BHOPAL the arrest appears to be an helping the TMC reach out to senior party leaders and min- action take with malicious people in distress, but at the grievances of people isters Rabindranath Ghosh, Madhya Pradesh Chief intention." same time forcing party lead- Jyotipriyo Mullick, Arup Roy, Minister Kamal Nath on "It is sad that all the agencies ers to handle uncomfortable were asked to resolve the issues. looked into their grievances. Firhad Hakim, Partha Tuesday dubbed the arrest of are being misused for political questions about cut money, All the complaints were "Some callers have com- Chatterjee, Sashi Panja, Sadhan his nephew Ratul Puri in a purpose," he told reporters on arrogance of local leaders and Mamata Banerjee addressed within 24 hours," a plained against certain leaders, Pande, Tapan Dasgupta, money laundering case as the sidelines of a programme syndicates. senior TMC leader told PTI. especially those who have Nirmal Ghosh and Abdur "action with malicious inten- organised here to mark former As advised by poll strategist Senior TMC leaders cited Even people from West joined the TMC from other Rezzak Mollah. tion", even as the BJP said the prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's Prashant Kishor and his organ- examples of Rima Datta of Bengal who were stuck in parties after we came to power "In some of the areas that we Enforcement Directorate's birth anniversary. isation, appointed by the North 24 Parganas district, floods in Karnataka and Kerala in 2011," another TMC leader have visited, people are ques- move was based on its inves- Kamal Nath Nath was asked a question Trinamool Congress (TMC) Samar Mandal of South 24 were rescued after their loca- said on condition of anonymi- tioning us why we are hesitat- tigation. about Puri's arrest. Accusing after its poor performance in Parganas district, Ebadur tion and coordinates were ty. ing to throw out corrupt and Accusing the Union gov- Prevention of Money the Centre of using its agencies the Lok Sabha polls, Banerjee Rahman of Hooghly district, passed on to the disaster man- During the mass outreach arrogant leaders from the party. ernment of using the central Laundering Act (PMLA) after to target leaders like on July 29 had launched a ded- Jagannath Chakraborty of agement department, the TMC programme too, the party lead- We will submit our observa- agencies to target leaders like he appeared before the central Chidambaram, others and icated helpline number and a Howrah district and Md Firoz leader said. However, the ini- ers are being forced to bite the tions to the leadership," said former finance minister P probe agency in New Delhi. industrialists, the chief minis- website as part of 'Didi Ke of Jalpaiguri district who had tiative has also raised some tongue while answering queries another TMC leader. Chidambaram and others, He was arrested by the ED ter said, "I don't bother about Bolo', to enable people to have received assistance for medical allegations against a section of on cut money and alleged Reacting to the develop- Nath expressed hope that the in a fresh case of money laun- anything." a direct interface with party emergency or getting admis- party leaders. arrogance of local TMC lead- ment, state BJP president Dilip court will take a right decision dering linked to an alleged Rs The ED has summoned functionaries. sion to colleges. "People have called up the ers, a party functionary said. Ghosh said people of West in the case. 354 crore bank loan fraud Chidambaram in connection As part of the programme, "After getting calls from helpline number and com- "We are facing a tough time Bengal are "fed up" with the Puri, a businessman, was case. with its money laundering over 1,000 party leaders are vis- people in distress, we contact- plained about extortion, cut answering these questions. But misrule of the state govern- arrested late Monday night by Reacting to it, Nath said, "I probe into alleged aviation iting 10,000 villages to redress ed local TMC leaders and money and syndicates. As soon we can assure the people that ment and "cut money business" the Enforcement Directorate have no connection with their related financial irregularities the grievances of people. departments concerned, who as we received such calls, we steps will be taken to address of the TMC. (ED) under provisions of the (Puri's) business. But, I think during the UPA dispensation. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION French eye India to launch 8-10 satellites with France as Remove the chill part of a ‘constellation’ for maritime surveillance hatever be the domestic apprehen- The time has come to provide new orientation to India-China relations. The two nations sions about the many controversial Wmoves of Modi 2.0, particularly over must come together and work towards the establishment of global peace and security the revocation of Article 370 and reorganisa- tion of Jammu and Kashmir, diplomatically it has managed to keep the opinion of the big power players on its side. Considering 14 of the 15 members at the UN Security Council were largely dismissive of Kashmir as a mat- ter to be settled bilaterally and with China hav- ing no locus standi in the matter as it has been reorganising its own territories and legitimis- RK PACHAURI ing PoK, India is moving to now matters maritime. And in a direct challenge to China’s “string of pearls” approach in the Indian Ocean Rim (IOR), one that has he outcome of External Affairs its military and commercial facilities dotting our littoral states, from the Chinese Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to mainland to the Horn of Africa, India is looking to France to narrow down its China has been positive, not only in terms of India explaining its hawk’s eyes. India’s new space endeavour with France, where the two coun- stand but also clearing the air for tries will launch 8-10 satellites as part of a “constellation” for maritime surveil- futureT exchanges. The External Affairs lance, will help safeguard strategic interests at sea. This new venture, to be finalised Minister is not only a distinguished diplomat but having been India’s Ambassador to during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Paris, will provide an inside-out China, he knows the system and personali- information about developments over, on and under the sea surface and coastal ties whom he has to deal with. One major areas. This has become almost a necessity considering China is known to have point made by him to China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi was to emphasise that the built artificial islands over the last decade or so. Besides, its interest in the future of the India-China relationship will Scarborough Shoal near the Philippines and its military fortification of islands in depend on “mutual sensitivity” to each the South China Sea have complicated the security environment. Considering other’s “core concerns.” In return, Minister Wang Yi emphasised “the five principles of that France has been supportive of India’s position and has even spearheaded peaceful co-existence”, which have “funda- resolutions to protect it from Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the UN, there could mental interest and long-term interest of our be no better ally in this project of a larger national security. two peoples and also contribute to world The Chinese belligerence on our waters is worrisome simply because sea peace and human progress.” As an immedi- ate measure, India and China signed four lines run through several major maritime choke points such as the Strait of Mandeb, agreements covering cultural exchanges, the Strait of Malacca, the Strait of Hormuz and the Lombok Strait as well as other healthcare, sports and cooperation in muse- strategic maritime centres in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Maldives and um management. In particular, both Jaishankar and Yi emphasised the importance Somalia. Right now, China has effectively encircled India and reinforced its supe- of cooperation in the field of traditional med- riority by setting up outposts and ports in countries which are beholden to it cour- icine, wherein both China and India, the two tesy the economic projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. Apart from mili- most ancient civilisations in the modern world, have cumulative knowledge. tary muscularity, such control also bodes ill for the ease of trade in these waters. The time has come now to provide a new India itself conducts nearly 40 per cent of its trade with littoral nations along IOR orientation in China-India relations. In the ing when he predicted that for the which clearly makes this a “core and waste water treatment. He and has been consistently working with some of them to preserve the integri- economic field, bilateral trade between the two civilised West “a time is coming concern” for both societies. It is also highlighted the indiscrimi- countries touched almost $90 billion in when those who are in the mad also important for the population nate use of plastic. Additionally, ty, inviolability and freedom of oceanic channels. While we have been conduct- 2017-18 but trade deficit increased to $62.9 rush today of multiplying their of China and India to set a new he addressed the need for cutting ing joint naval exercises, fact is our Navy is not as cutting edge as China’s, hence billion in China’s favour. China must follow wants, will retrace their steps and path of development which is rel- down on the use of chemical fer- the need for pre-emptive surveillance. The new age of conflicts means that we Lao Tzu: “If you do not change direction, you say; what have we done…. evant not only for the two coun- tilisers in agriculture by up to 25 may end up where you are heading.” It clear- Modern civilisation is such that TOGETHER, CHINA tries but also for the rest of the per cent. He stated: “This would are as prone to the dangers of maritime terrorism, smuggling, transnational crime, ly has interests which are long term, given its one has only to be patient and it AND INDIA ARE world. Together, China and India be a great service to the nation. drug trafficking, illegal immigration besides climate change issues. This satel- ancient history and traditions and it is will be self-destroyed.” What we are close to three billion people This would be a great step in sav- lite cluster will, therefore, monitor sea traffic management. While the IOR is of unlikely that it would think in terms of mere find across the entire world, CLOSE TO THREE in a world which holds today an ing our Mother Earth.” short-term benefits that could lead to friction which is mindlessly aping the estimated 7.7 billion. Clearly, China and India can work concern to India, France, too, has its territories spread across the Indian, Pacific and disputes. Our External Affairs Minister Western model, is human- BILLION PEOPLE therefore, whatever path is set by towards the use of bio-fertilis- and Atlantic Oceans and is seeking cooperation on its vigil campaign. India was clearly mentioned that any bilateral differences induced climate change resulting IN A WORLD the two countries will have a ers, which would enable us to a natural choice as a partner because France has had space cooperation with should not become disputes. from the burning of fossil fuels, WHICH TODAY major influence on the world as do away with chemical fertilis- us for about six decades and is now involved even in ISRO’s human mission China has major ambitions to emerge as a loss of biodiversity and destruc- a whole. ers. “Saving our Mother Earth” the largest and most influential global power tion of the earth’s ecosystems. HOLDS AN An area in which coopera- is clearly a core concern for programme, Gaganyaan. This alliance is expected to continue in our future inter- in the world. Its growth rate has been phe- China and India are large tion is needed would be to devel- both societies. This writer has planetary endeavours. Of late, India has found a strategic and technological sound- nomenal and poverty, which was widely countries, which are also suffer- ESTIMATED 7.7 op and use renewable sources of interacted with those responsi- prevalent, has more or less been completely ing from the consequences of BILLION. CLEARLY, energy. The IPCC has clearly ble for conceptualising a facil- ing board in France as its relations with others have their own set boxes — Russia eliminated. This writer first visited China in these disastrous trends. As the assessed the reasons for the ity called “Science City”, which remains our oldest defence partner and despite leaning towards China for prac- 1981 and today, the country represents Intergovernmental Panel on THEREFORE, world to keep within the 1.5oC is to be established outside tical reasons, still honours the legacy of a shared past. China, despite every- progress which most other nations have Climate Change (IPCC) has pro- WHATEVER PATH limit by the end of the century. Beijing over an area of 100 thing that is disputed, remains our key trading partner and the US is a new-found achieved in almost a century. Yet, China can- jected and as is becoming It has also defined the implica- square kilometres. not ignore the fact that it shares a large bor- increasingly evident today, the IS SET BY THE tions of land use, including mas- The ambition behind this ally. Over the decades, India and France have emerged as true democratic part- der with India and the latter is a rising power frequency and intensity of TWO COUNTRIES sive consumption of meat, which initiative is to see that China ners, who honour the spirit of international law, and have been developing coop- in a complex world. There is every need for extreme events is rapidly on the is totally unsustainable. Today, addresses global problems of a eration in counter-terrorism, intelligence-sharing and cooperation on investiga- the two nations to come together and work increase. These take place in the WILL HAVE China has increased its con- long-term nature. Perhaps towards the establishment of global peace and form of heat waves, extreme A MAJOR sumption of all forms of meat to India could also join hands tions and judicial processes. Despite global outcry over the nuclear tests in 1998, security. precipitation events and several a huge level. However, fortunate- with China, with delineation of France was the first to resume nuclear talks with India and among the first to One major area where the two countries sea level related disasters. There INFLUENCE ON ly, it is one of the leaders in the principles governing intellectu- push nuclear trade in later years. One area that remains unexplored is that of must cooperate is in respect of promoting a are areas which are suffering from use of renewable energy where- al property and clear areas of pattern of sustainable development which prolonged drought, which at the THE WORLD in both countries would derive common endeavour to cooper- bilateral trade between the two. On the basis of this trust, India may even become deviates substantially from the Western same time, witness floods during AS A WHOLE mutual benefits from working ate in “Science City” so that we a middle power with its own bargaining chips. model. Unfortunately, both nations have been certain seasons. together. work towards developing glob- following this model. China in particular has China already has a major In Prime Minister Modi’s al solutions for a sustainable adopted it much too rapidly with major eco- problem of water scarcity, partic- Independence Day speech, he future. nomic success but with some adverse conse- ularly in its western region. India, emphasised the need for water (The writer is former chair- quences both at the global and national lev- too, is suffering from the conse- conservation, including precision man, Intergovernmental Panel Squatters have no rights els. Gandhiji was not in any way exaggerat- quences of global climate change, agriculture, rainwater harvesting on Climate Change, 2002-15) The poor often get unfairly tarnished for squatting on public property whereas the worst culprits are entitled politicians S O U N D BITE t the memorial of the late great Sushma The tension and anxiety kept on Choosing scripts that are I cut back $1.3 billion a year to At a time when the BJP Swaraj, many mourners noted how the building as the clock ticked. It radical and are not easily Pakistan. When I cut it back, I Government is throttling Aformer Foreign Minister had vacated her was a great relief and joy when acceptable by another artiste, have a better relationship pro-people laws, the RSS official accommodation soon after leaving the the Chandrayaan-2 was put into I think that is my safety with — as you know, we has raised the issue of the lunar orbit successfully. bracket, my zone. have a great relationship. debate on reservation. Government. Her actions are in direct con- trast to the shameful and thuggish behaviour ISRO Chairman Actor US President Congress leader —Ayushmann Khurrana —Donald Trump —Priyanka Gandhi of Jat leader Ajit Singh, who tried to hold on —K Sivan to his official quarters even after being trashed at the hustings. He further tried to hire goons to threaten the Government back in 2014. L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR Thankfully, Singh realised that he could not muster any public sympathy for his squat- Strengthen data law Challenging times ting, which he tried to rationalise calling it a “matter of Jat pride” and left his Schools cannot foster divisiveness house in a huff. But others like Adhir Ranjan Choudhury of the Congress, who Sir — Agro-chemical products t was a crying shame that in some schools in Tamil Sir — Internet services have refused to give up his ministerial quarters after his party’s defeat in 2014, had take a long time to grow. In addi- Nadu, students were made to wear colour-coded wrist again been suspended in the tion, new molecules at present Ibands as “caste markers” as distinct from religious Jammu and Kashmir region. Post to be physically evicted. Now in 2019, the Modi Government is taking it upon take about six to seven years to be threads. The wrist bands — which came in hues of red, the abrogation of Article 370, the itself to ensure that Members of Parliament (MPs) do not overstay their wel- registered. The bureaucratic yellow, green and saffron — were giveaways of the wear- Government was bound to face come in Government housing. It has given errant MPs and former Ministers, process delays the delivery of the ers’ caste identity. How students were looked at and treat- challenges in restoring normalcy products to farmers, leaving them ed (with respect or contempt) depended on the wrist in the Valley. We will also need to several of them members of the BJP, a week to vacate their houses. with no option but to buy cheap- bands they wore. To be branded like this is the ultimate continue engaging with the world Frankly, this move was long overdue and there should be no quarter given. er, low-quality products. It is humiliation. There can be nothing more dehumanising community over current and Several MPs have used all sorts of excuses to overstay their welcome. Some recommended that the and degrading than designating pupils as lower castes past issues over Jammu & have moved the courts to get stay orders but after the Supreme Court ordered Government look into this issue and higher castes. The practice underlines that there is Kashmir with alacrity and less at the earliest. no hope of escape from caste even for school kids. It and cultural norm. Caste is premised on the notions of reservation. This, too, will be a a cleanup in 2013, that avenue was closed. However, some high-security indi- Also, while Indian formula- widens the rifts between castes. It is a stain on the so- purity and pollution and superiority and inferiority. It challenge. So, the need for the viduals, who are in the ‘Z+’ security category, such as LK Advani and Priyanka tions are mostly generic products called proud culture of Tamil Nadu. negates the noble idea of equality contained in a Tamil Government is to remain trans- Gandhi, might be allowed to remain in exclusive housing because they are eas- as research and development We are at loss to understand how it became pos- verse Pirappu okkum ella uyirkum — all lives are equal parent across the aisle. More so (R&D) is expensive, overseas sible for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in birth. The emergence of a new India is not possible when this historical step is bound ier to protect. Government housing is a privilege that parliamentarians enjoy only companies frequently spread their (AIADMK), a party with roots in the Dravidian movement, without breaking the hideous chains of caste. to entail far-reaching socio-polit- for their term and this rule has to be enforced. If previous occupants do not leave, assortment and are eager to invest to validate the naked display of caste discrimination. The G David Milton ical connotations. how will new MPs and Ministers function? Just because a person wants to retain in India on product R&D and humiliation of lower caste people is accepted as a social Maruthancode The Government must also marketing. Data selectiveness in realise that a strong Opposition a fancy New Delhi address, he/she should pay the same market rentals in pri- the agrochemicals sector will not is needed to sustain our democ- vate colonies that ordinary citizens do. Nobody should have an extremely inflat- only delay the entry of generics by Nurture ties with Bhutan Paro to Thimpu spoke volumes signed and the Prime Minister did ratic ethos. And, hence, it needs ed sense of self like Ajit Singh, a man now reduced to being a political nobody, creating an additional period of about his popularity among the not miss the opportunity to nar- to be nurtured. Tide and times legal monopoly but will also make Bhutanese people. rate the Indian story to the youth will constantly impact and test ignored by the community for whom he said he wanted to keep his house. At agrochemicals or pesticides unaf- Sir — In the backdrop of China’s India’s long-term commit- over there. However, it is also a fact our mettle — the J&K issue is but the same time, the shortage of housing in central Delhi is also evidence of the fordable to Indian farmers. Data propensity to open diplomatic ment to foster economic and cul- that with the world growing, and one of them. The strife to add need to build new and better housing facilities for Government servants, defence protection or selectiveness will ties, Prime Minister Narendra tural ties with Bhutan has been more strategic powers courting incremental value and strength to obstruct growth of indigenous Modi’s second visit to Bhutan not vital in developing a strong bond Bhutan, much remains to be done our polity will never cease. personnel and parliamentarians in the centre of the city. Several older Government manufacturers and will work only weighed heavily on the bilat- with the neighbouring country. to retain ties. Both India and R Narayanan colonies and many bungalows built in ‘Lutyens Delhi’ are showing signs of age. against the Government’s vision of eral front but was also an oppor- This visit marked a new chapter in Bhutan must address each other’s Navi Mumbai They are in desperate need of repair if not outright reconstruction. Old rules do “Make in India.” tunity to woo the youth over relations between the two coun- concerns. Vijaykumar HK there. The Prime Minister’s grand tries. A total of 10 Memoranda of Janga Bahadur Sunuwar Send your feedback to: not apply to housing anymore and old structures must be removed. Raichur welcome on the streets from Understanding (MoUs) were Bagrakote [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Reunification of POINTCOUNTERPOINT I HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THEIR (PURI’S) ED TOOK ACTION ON BASIS OF ITS PROBE. PEOPLE India a necessity BUSINESS. BUT, I THINK THE ARREST APPEARS TO BE INVOLVED IN PLUNDERING COUNTRY’S MONEY AN ACTION TAKEN WITH MALICIOUS INTENTION. WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO SCOT-FREE. The idea of Indian reunification is one whose —MADHYA PRADESH CHIEF MINISTER —MADHYA PRADESH BJP SPOKESMAN time has come though there’s no doubt that it will take a long time to achieve. However, it KAMAL NATH RAJNEESH AGRAWAL must be under a strong, liberal leadership The overleverage fix More research must be done as to why firms become hooked to high debt. As they MARKANDEY KATJU say about addiction, admitting you have a problem is the first step towards solving it or a long time, I have been propagating the idea that India, Pakistan and Bangladesh should reunite under a secu- Flar government for their mutual good (see the Mission Statement and articles on indianreunificationassociation.co.in). I have long said that India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are real- ly one country, with a common culture, and were one for cen- turies. Many people have criticised this idea, more so in light of the recent developments in the subcontinent. Many Pakistanis, including Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, say that recent developments in the region prove that the founder HIMA BINDU KOTA of Pakistan, MA Jinnah, was right in insisting that Muslims get their own homeland otherwise atrocities (e.g. lynching, he recent suicide by Café Coffee Day attacks and incarceration of Muslims for long periods on owner jolted every coffee lover in the trumped-up charges) would be committed on them in a unit- Tcountry and brought to the fore the grim ed India. So these developments prove that Partition was good reality that high debt can be dangerous for a for Muslims, and the idea of Indian reunification is only a pipe company. A business is said to be overlever- dream, they point out. aged when it carries too much debt and is My reply is as follows: Our aim must be to create a high- unable to make interest payments on loans and ly industrialised country, because only then can we gener- meet other expenses. ate the wealth needed for the welfare of our people and give Overleveraged companies are often unable to them decent lives. Only a high level of industrialisation can pay operating expenses because of the burden create millions of jobs to wipe out unemployment. brought on by debt in the form of interest pay- ments and principal repayments. Overleveraging The Partition of India in 1947, and creation of an Islamic can sometimes lead to a downward financial spi- state, which was a historical British swindle on the basis of ral where the company cannot generate enough the bogus two-nation theory, was aimed at preventing this revenue to make the debt payments and pay its growth. If India emerges as another China, then, with its cheap usual operating expenses. This leads to the com- labour, our industries will undercut their rivals from devel- pany having to borrow more to stay in operation, oped countries. Who will buy their costly goods then and won’t and the problem gets worse. This spiral usually their industries shut down? One China has become a headache ends when the company closes its doors or files for the West. Will they permit another? for bankruptcy protection. So the secret understanding among developed countries A less leveraged company can be better is that India must not be allowed to emerge as a modern indus- positioned to sustain drops in revenue because they do not have the same expensive debt-relat- trial giant like China. To prevent that, Indians must remain ed burden on their cash flow. Businesses that divided on the basis of religion, caste, region etc. borrow money to add to a product line, All this talk of improving relations between India and expand internationally, or upgrade their facil- Pakistan (such as that touted by the campaign Aman ki Asha) ities are often better able to offset the risk they is unrealistic and nonsense. The very purpose of creating take on when borrowing. ed” to increasing their debt levels steadily. because companies need flexibility in dealing with tal from equity sources. Pakistan as an Islamic state was that there shouldn’t be peace Leverage can be measured by financial lever- According to them, “leverage begets leverage”. new opportunities and problems. On top of that, However, banks and lenders have top senior- but hostility between the two neighbors and Hindus and age ratios, sometimes called equity or debt However, it was further analysed that other cor- the creditors are often dispersed and unable to take ity when it comes to repayment in the event of Muslims. If there are good relations then the very purpose ratios, which measure the value of equity in a com- porations have become addicted to debt, even a unified position. a bankruptcy. This means that lenders will get of creating Pakistan will be defeated. pany by analyzing its overall debt picture. These when it reduces the total value of the enterprise. The most obvious risk of high debt is the paid out before anyone else, including the com- Our common enemy is massive poverty, record unem- ratios either compare debt or equity to assets as Once a company begins to take on debt, they say, increased danger of falling into financial distress pany owner. If the company has a secured loan, well as shares outstanding to measure the true the leverage becomes almost “irreversible.” or even bankruptcy. But on the other hand, ris- the bank can repossess company assets. ployment, appalling child malnourishment, farmers in distress, value of the equity in a business. Shareholders will generally oppose measures that ing leverage can also make companies reluctant Depending on the business structure and the spiralling prices, ignorance, lack of healthcare, unabated cor- This shows how much of the company reduce debt and support moves to increase it to invest in promising new projects. terms of the loan, the owner of the company may ruption, atrocities on minorities, etc. We waste our scant and assets belong to the shareholders rather than cred- whenever the opportunity arises. That’s because part of the increase in value also be personally liable for the loan repayment. precious resources fighting each other instead of joining hands itors. When shareholders own a majority of the According to Paul Pfleiderer, a professor of generated by an investment would flow not to the Third, just like with individual lending, banks and fighting against these problems that are our real enemies. assets, the company is said to be less leveraged. finance at Stanford, taking leverage is like eat- shareholders but to the creditors, because their scrutinize corporate credit reports before doling To say that Partition was necessary to safeguard When creditors own a majority of the assets, the ing potato chips. One cannot stick to the com- bonds and loans would become more secure. out more loans. Banks are unlikely to provide fur- Muslims is puerile. First, there are as many Muslims in India company is considered highly leveraged. All of mitment of eating just a few chips. So, if one can- Corporate boards take a hard new look at how ther funding to highly leveraged organizations. as in Pakistan (about 200 million in each). Second, Muslims these measurements are important for investors not stop after eating just one chip, one might be much they compensate management through Not only are these companies at high risk for in Pakistan may be safe from Hindu bigots, but are they safe to understand how risky the capital structure of better off not eating them at all. stock options and other grants of equity in the bankruptcy, the new lender might not get paid from Muslim bigots? Are Ahmadis, Shias safe? Are Barelvis a company is and if it is worth investing in. The authors argue that since reducing debt company. The more money managers earn from back if the company goes under. The most common financial leverage ratios entails a transfer of risk - and wealth - from grants of stock and options, rather than from their Older loans typically carry higher seniority safe from Deobandis? They often bomb mosques, dargahs, are debt ratios, debt-equity ratios and equity ratios. shareholders to creditors, there is a clear disin- salaries, the more they will align their self-inter- compared to newer loans, so lenders are hesi- etc. And are the Muslims there free from the evils of unem- Debt ratio is a solvency ratio that measures a firm’s centive for shareholders to cut back on borrow- est with shareholders rather than creditors tant to put themselves at the bottom of the list ployment, price rise, malnourishment, ignorance, lack of health- total liabilities as a percentage of its total assets. ing. If a company buys back its bonds, for exam- As bad as it may seem, at some point, almost for recouping their investment. In the event a care, corruption, etc? It was a stupid idea that creation of In a sense, the debt ratio shows a company’s abil- ple, bondholders will demand a premium all businesses must take out loans. Debt financ- bank does issue a loan, the interest rate will be Pakistan will keep Muslims safe. In fact Partition has increased ity to pay off its liabilities with its assets. In other above the current market price for those bonds. ing can be attractive to business owners because high enough to account for that increased risk. the problems of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians there. words, this shows how many assets the compa- That’s because bondholders will insist that the banks won’t dictate how they should spend the Fourth, one of the options a company has So, unless we reunite, we will keep wasting our scant ny must sell in order to pay off all its liabilities. buyback price reflect the fact that the remain- money and they don’t have to split up compa- to reduce its financial leverage is to increase the resources fighting each other, and will never become a high- The debt to equity ratio is a financial, liq- ing debt will be at less risk of default. ny ownership. Highly leveraged companies are amount of equity capital. ly industrialised country, and thus remain poor with many social uidity ratio that compares a company’s total debt In other words, bondholders get all the ben- very sensitive to economic declines and at high- However, investors rarely give money to evils. As mentioned earlier, we are really one nation with a to total equity. The debt to equity ratio shows efits of debt reduction and shareholders have to er risk for bankruptcy. highly leveraged businesses. Investors avoid the percentage of company financing that foot the cost upfront. Government tax policy There are several problems of a highly lever- highly leveraged companies for all the same common culture, and were befooled by the British into think- comes from creditors and investors. A higher makes companies even more biased toward aged company. First, the lenders require borrow- reasons lenders do, plus they’re the last in line ing we are each other’s enemies. But how are we to reunite? debt to equity ratio indicates that more credi- higher debt, because it allows companies to deduct ers to pay back their loan in a timely manner. to get repaid. This can only be done peacefully and voluntarily, and will tor financing, i.e., bank loans, is being used than interest payments from their taxable income. This becomes a problem for fledgling compa- If an investor is willing to invest in a high- take a long time, maybe 10-20 years. The communal venom investor financing, i.e., shareholders. In theory, creditors can protect themselves nies that borrow money for projects with long- ly leveraged company they’ll expect to receive an which was injected into our body politic by vested interests The equity ratio is an investment leverage by insisting on contracts or “covenants” that restrict term returns. If payments come due before the especially large percentage of ownership in for over a century, will take a long time to be expelled. During or solvency ratio that measures the amount of a company’s ability to increase its leverage in the company starts seeing returns, loan repayments exchange for their money. this period, we must patiently explain to the masses the truth assets that are financed by the owner’s invest- future. Among other things, covenants can can be a crippling expense. It’s important that further research should that we are really one nation, were one for centuries, and ments by comparing the total equity in the com- restrict a company from selling additional bonds Paying back the loan on a regular basis be done to shed light on why companies can spread the idea of Indian reunification among them. pany to the total assets. or making big payouts to shareholders, which means less money to finance operations and become hooked to high debt. As they say about As Victor Hugo said, “There is one thing more powerful In fact, some years ago, a team of financial reduce the company’s equity. invest in growth opportunities. other forms of addiction, admitting you have a scholars at Stanford Graduate School of Business In practice, the authors argue, covenants are Second, substantial loan payments can eas- problem is the first step towards solving it. than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose and at Germany’s Max Planck Institute studied difficult to enforce. Most covenants give compa- ily cripple a highly leveraged company. A com- (The writer is Assistant Professor, Amity time has come.” The idea of Indian reunification is one whose banks and found that they have become “addict- nies at least some discretion to take on more debt, pany doesn’t have an obligation to repay capi- University) time has come though it will no doubt take a long time to achieve. We will be called daydreamers by many. But when Giuseppe Mazzini spoke of Italian unification, he too was called a daydreamer, though the dream became a reality thanks to the efforts of Count Cavour and Giuseppe Garibaldi. West and Time to defuse population bomb East Germany reunited in 1990 after partition in 1945. North and South Vietnam reunited in 1975 after a partition of over While Modi talked about India’s demographic dividend in his first term, in his second term he has realised 21 years. At present, all that needs to be done is to spread the idea that though a large population may not be a bad thing, it has to contribute to the country’s growth of reunification, as is being done by the Indian Reunification Association. Later, when the idea has gripped the imagina- nearly 273 million people between 2019 mainly targeted towards these poorer Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) issues that raise their heads whenever tion and minds of the masses, then people will use their cre- and 2050. Inevitably, with these figures, sections of society and his appeal to them chief Mohan Bhagwat, during his annu- the spotlight is on population control. ativity and find ways to make a peaceful reunification a real- “India is projected to surpass China as for keeping the family small was aimed al Dussehra address some time ago, While the southern states feel that their ity. the world’s most populous country at improving their standard of living. noted, “We need to rise above vote bank great success in bringing down the pop- However, it’s vital that such a reunification is under a lib- around 2027”, the report said. The He is aware that the poor are miss- politics to formulate a holistic approach, ulation is costing them in terms of eral leadership, which while ensuring religious freedom does biggest challenge for India is its unpre- ing out on opportunities to climb up the equally applicable to all citizens, towards resources devolved from the Centre, the not tolerate religious bigotry from any quarter and crushes paredness to accommodate such a economic and social ladder because they the population policy.” Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar it with an iron hand. Such progressive leaders will rapidly huge population. Looking at these fig- have too many mouths to feed. Making In Parliament too, BJP members Abbas Naqvi has claimed this week that KALYANI SHANKAR ures, “The time has now come that we it a nationalistic issue, he said, “Those have raised this issue. Recently Rakesh it is a social reform. ensure industrialization of the nation, provide for the welfare should take such challenges ahead,” who follow the policy of a small family Sinha, a BJP Member of Parliament, The Prime Minister is not one to of the people and catapult India into the front ranks of the yebrows were raised when Prime Modi said. also contribute to the development of the introduced a Private Member’s Bill to waste words and he has used the world community. How and when such a historic transfor- Minister Narendra Modi Interestingly, while Modi talked nation; it is also a form of patriotism.” regulate population. Earlier, another BJP Independence Day speech to prepare the mation will take place, who these leaders would be, is impos- Eexpressed concern about the pop- about India’s demographic dividend in Why did Modi talk of population member Sanjeev Balyan, who is now a country for population regulation, going sible to predict. But it is a necessity. ulation explosion in the country in his his first term, in his second term he has explosion now? It obviously stems from minister, had also introduced another forward. There is an urgent need to (The writer is a former judge of the Supreme Court of India) recent Independence Day speech. realised that though a large population the fact that his hands are strengthened Bill with the backing of 124 members. aggressively push concepts like the two- There was a feeling of surprise that the by itself may not be a bad thing, it has after the massive mandate he received The late BJP stalwart Atal Bihari child policy, child spacing, increased use Prime Minister chose to bring up an to contribute to the growth of the in the 2019 polls. Vajpayee too had made such an attempt of contraceptives and voluntary sterili- issue that has been a ‘No- No’ for many country. This needs to be supported by Politically, Modi is much stronger in 2000 by bringing a forward-looking sation. The two-child norm should be politicians from the days of Emergency capital, technology and infrastructure, today, while the Opposition is weak like National Population Policy. However, it made a uniform criterion for govern- when the Indira Gandhi government as well as skills. That is why the Prime never before. Add to that the Prime made the two-child norm a voluntary ment jobs, getting aid and subsidies and used coercive population control mea- Minister is now talking of education as Minister’s recent success in Parliament commitment for individuals. The Modi other benefits. Perhaps incentives and sures. Her Family Planning programme a means of both moderating the rising in getting controversial Bills like Triple Government has also followed the same disincentives might work better in con- received widespread condemnation population and making it productive. Talaq and abrogation of Article 370 per- approach that the family planning pro- taining the size of the family. The and effectively never realized its pur- The country is already facing an taining to the special status of Jammu gramme in India is target-free and vol- health ministry is already implementing pose. Later the ministry’s name was acute drinking water crisis, garbage dis- and Kashmir passed, despite being in a untary in nature. many of these schemes, but much more changed to Family Welfare. posal and sewage treatment problems, minority in the Rajya Sabha. Modi’s speech has triggered specu- will be needed to create awareness and India’s population is 1.34 billion, inadequate rainfall, climate change, Second, the Indian Right-wing, lation that a mild interventionist popu- to make an impact in the long run. which is nearly a four-fold increase increased levels of pollution, high including the BJP, has always expressed lation policy is not far off. It is a very sen- As India aspires to become a major since Independence. Modi has reasons infant and child mortality rate and poor concerns about the increasing minori- sitive issue both at the state level as well economic power, it’s time to define for concern as according to the World standard of living in the economically ty population. They feel that the Muslims as the religious level. whether a growing population is an Population Prospects 2019 of the weaker sections. are trying to overtake Hindus in the The North-South divide and the opportunity or a danger. United Nations, India is expected to add The Prime Minister’s speech was country by multiplying fast. The Hindu-Muslim divide are the two (The writer is a senior journalist) VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2019 money 08

CAPSULE Mahindra inks JV deal to acquire Resolve stressed assets over 58% in Sri Lanka firm n PNS NEW DELHI With this JV, Mahindra Finance aims to replicate Mahindra & Mahindra on time: RBI to bankers its business model in Sri Financial Services (Mahindra PNS n MUMBAI Finance) on Tuesday said it has Lanka, it said, adding Artimas Fashions The RBI issued the new NPA recognition entered into a joint venture deal that the company has ties up with Virat Reserve Bank deputy governor and resolution guidelines on June 7 after with Sri Lanka's Ideal Finance to fuelled the NS Vishwanathan Tuesday the Supreme Court had in April declared acquire up to 58.2 per cent stake entrepreneurial Kohli brand exhorted bankers to ensure in the company for LKR 2 bil- aspirations of over 6.2 KOLKATA: Artimas Fashions, a timely resolution of stressed the earlier one issued on February 12, lion (nearly Rs 80 crore). million customers in over subsidiary of listed hosiery assets under the new framework 2018 as ultra vires Mahindra Finance will invest 3,70,000 villages in India firm Lux Industries, has to extract the best value and LKR 2 billion until March 2021 entered into a tie-up to underlined the need for dealing for up to 58.2 per cent stake in manufacture and market a only in "genuine" cases. implemented in 180 days. back" clause, such that a key offi- Ideal Finance, it said in a release. gy. Sri Lanka, with its cultural male innerwear brand, The central bank will be Meanwhile, Vishwanathan also cial has to pay past bonuses and The rural and semi-urban and geographical similarity to mercial trucks, motor cars, promoted by Indian cricket coming out with the final guide- saidthe RBI will soon be com- incomes if she has been found focussed non-banking finan- India and its vibrant financial three-wheelers, two-wheelers, captain Virat Kohli. Initially, the lines for private and foreign ing up with the final guidelines to have erred in any aspect. cial company (NBFC) said the services market, emerged as the gold loans and personal loans. 'one8' brand would be bankers' compensation soon, he for top management compen- Vishwanathan reiterated that joint venture (JV) will capitalise first choice," it said. IFL, which started opera- available on e- commerce said, speaking at the annual NS Vishwanathan sation. the country has adopted a flex- on Mahindra Finance's 25-year With this JV, Mahindra tions in 2012, has an asset base platforms, after which retail- industry event Fibac. "Last year we had issued ible approach when it comes to expertise in the financial services Finance aims to replicate its busi- of LKR 4.4 billion and an equi- channel sales would follow, Vishwanathan said the RBI's hope that banks will use this to draft guidelines on revised com- adopting the post global finan- domain and Ideal Finance's ness model in Sri Lanka, it said, ty base of LKR 1.1 billion and as Nischal Puri, the MD of city- revised framework on resolution deal with genuine stress in their pensation policy, aligning it cial crisis regulations formed at domestic market knowledge to adding that the company has many as 10 branches. based Artimas Fashions, said. of stressed assets introduced on balance sheets to address the with global guidelines. We have the global level, which includes build a market leading financial fuelled the entrepreneurial aspi- "We believe that the Sri "The size of mid-to-premier June 7 is "less intrusive" as it problem," he added. got excellent comments from being conservative on a few services business in Sri Lanka. rations of over 6.2 million cus- Lankan market holds great innerwear market in India is Rs gives banks the leeway to draft The RBI issued the new the market, bankers and HR things and consciously deviat- "The strategic investment in tomers in over 3,70,000 villages potential for growth. We see a 5,400 crore and growing at their own resolution plans for a NPA recognition and resolu- practitioners and we will soon ing in others. Ideal Finance is a significant step in India. It manages assets under strong, long-term growth oppor- 11.5 per cent per annum," Puri particular case. tion guidelines on June 7 after come out with final guidelines The strategy is to "calibrate" in Mahindra Finance's global management (AUM) of over tunity in this market and are said. He said that 'one8' "Timely resolution is very the Supreme Court had in on the revised compensation the regulations in sync with the expansion strategy. The com- USD 10 billion. committed to bringing in the products would address the important. I'd request you to April declared the earlier one policy," he said. local requirements, he said, list- pany has been looking at Ideal Finance Ltd (IFL) required capital and expertise preferences of the present-day ensure that the resolutions are issued on February 12, 2018 as It can be noted that in the ing out the deviations which expanding its market overseas as focusses on rural and semi- to fuel this growth," said Ramesh youth of the country who are done in time, not just for the ultra vires. The new framework draft guidelines, the RBI had have been opted for. part of its global growth strate- urban sector, caters to com- Iyer. living in 'an era of self- regulatory requirement but also lays focus on better coordina- proposed measures including The deviations include net indulgence'. Puri said that the because it will result in better tion between banks while deal- making50 percent of the com- stable funding ratio which has company would be knitting its valuation going forward," he ing with a stressed assets by pensation of senior officials of been deferred to April 2020, own fabric at its own factory in said. "We've given a lot of free- mandating them to sign inter- private and foreign banks adopting group exposures Wipro inks West Bengal while premium dom to banks to determine creditor agreements and decide 'should be variable". According framework in April 2020 even cotton would be imported, various contours. We are mak- on a resolution strategy in 30 to media reports, the central after adopting the large exposure pact with IISc adding that the manufacturing ing less intrusive regulations and days, which will have to be bank is also planning a "claw- framework in April 2019. and marketing rights of the Virat Kohli-brand in the for research in country had been licensed to Artimas Fashions. Hyundai drives robotics, 5G Samsung eyes 65% mkt share PNS n BENGALURU in Grand i10 Wipro Limited on Tuesday of India's premium smartphone Nios at SBI festival home, auto announced a strategic part- nership with the Indian PNS n NEW DELHI Institute of Science (IISc) to Rs 4.99L loans cheaper rates conduct advanced applied Tech giant Samsung on PNS n NEW DELHI research in autonomous sys- Sterling and Wilson Tuesday said it is confident of PNS n NEW DELHI car loan online through the tems, robotics and 5G space. Solar shares tumble cornering 65 per cent market South Korean auto major bank's digital platform like The two organisations have share in the premium smart- Hyundai on Tuesday expand- State Bank of India (SBI), the YONO or website, a 25-basis jointly set up the Wipro IISc over 10% on debut phone segment (Rs 30,000 ed its compact segment port- country's largest lender, on point concession on interest rate Research and Innovation NEW DELHI: Shares of and above) with the launch of folio in India with the launch Tuesday announced a number can be availed, it said. Network (WIRIN), an indus- Sterling and Wilson Solar its flagship Galaxy Note 10 of Grand i10 Nios hatchback, of offers including cheaper The salaried customers can try academia collaboration made a disappointing debut and 10+ in India. priced between Rs 4.99 lakh rates for home and auto loan also avail the loan up to 90 per unit. A group of senior pro- on the bourses on Tuesday, The company, which com- and Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-show- borrowers, to cash in on festi- cent of the car's on-road price, fessors and research staff falling more than 10 per cent petes with the likes of room). The company, which is val fervour. Customers can it said. Recently, SBI reduced from IISc and engineers, over its issue price of Rs 780. OnePlus and Apple, in this present in the country through avail the cheaper loans with marginal cost of funds-based developers, architects and The scrip opened the day at segment, said in the first half a wholly-owned subsidiary, added benefits such as waiver lending rate (MCLR) by 15 bps researchers from the Rs 700, with a discount of of 2019 (January-June), its Apart from the Note series, Galaxy Note10. From August has introduced the model in processing fees, pre-approved due to which overall home autonomous systems, robot- 10.25 per cent over its issue market share was at 63 per the company's lineup in the 23, Galaxy Note10+ will be with both petrol and diesel digital loans and loans with no loan interest rate is now reduced ics and 5G domains at Wipro price on the BSE. At the NSE, cent in value terms in the pre- premium category includes available for Rs 79,999 powertrains. The petrol vari- escalation in interest rates by 35 bps since April 2019. would constitute the team at shares got listed at Rs 706, mium category (as per GfK Samsung Galaxy S series and onwards, while Galaxy ants, with manual and auto- spread across various cate- Currently, the bank offers WIRIN, Wipro said in a press down 9.48 per cent from the data). A80. He said the Note 10 Note10 is priced at Rs 69,999. mated manual transmission gories, SBI said in a statement. cheapest home loan with an release. They would focus on issue price. The Rs 3,125 "We had 52 per cent value series has powerful flagship Galaxy Note10+ will be avail- (AMT), are priced between Rs The bank has not specified interest rate of 8.05 per cent as the research and develop- crore initial public offer of market share in the premium devices that will take the pro- able in two variants – 12GB 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.14 lakh. the time period for which this repo rate-linked home loan ment of cutting-edge tech- Shapoorji Pallonji group firm segment in 2018. This rose to ductivity and creativity of RAM and 256GB memory, Diesel trims, including festival offer would be valid. and this rate will be applicable nologies in artificial intelli- Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd 63 per cent in H1 2019," millennial users to the next and 12GB RAM with 512GB manual and automatic variants However, the move would be to all existing and new loan gence, machine learning, was subscribed 92 per cent. Samsung India Senior Vice level. “For the first time ever, memory. The Note 10 has are tagged between Rs 6.7 lakh followed by the other lenders as from September 1, it said. With visual computing, human The price range for the offer President and Head of Galaxy Note10 comes in two 8GB RAM with 256GB inter- and Rs 7.99 lakh. well. "SBI has waived process- regard to personal loan, it computer interaction (HCI) was fixed at Rs 775-780 per Marketing, Mobile Business sizes, so consumers can find nal storage. The company claimed fuel ing fees on car loans during fes- claimed Rs 20 lakh will be avail- and vehicle-to-everything share. The firm had said that Ranjivjit Singh told PTI. the Note that's best for them. The Note 10 features 6.3- efficiency of 20.7 km/litre for tival season. The bank is offer- able at the lowest interest rate communication (V2X), it the portion of the net proceeds He added that by the year- It has an enhanced S Pen that inch display, triple camera the 1.2 litre petrol manual vari- ing lowest interest rate starting starting from 10.75 per cent said. would be utilised towards end, the company is confident converts handwriting to dig- setup (16MP+12MP+12MP) ants and 20.5 km/litre for the from 8.70 per cent to cus- with the longest repayment funding full repayment of of expanding this share fur- ital text, and enhanced and 3500 mAh battery. AMT versions. tomers opting for car loan, tenure of 6 years, reducing loans. ther to 65 per cent and above. Samsung DeX for PC and link The Note 10+ has 6.8-inch with no escalation in interest," equated-monthly instalment "The premium category, to Windows for all meeting display, quad camera setup it said. No escalation will ensure (EMI) burden on the cus- estimated to be about Rs productivity needs of the cus- (16MP+12MP+12MP and that the customer will not have tomers. Additionally, salary 15,000-20,000 crore, is grow- tomers," Singh added. VGA) and 4,300 mAh bat- to face fluctuation in the inter- account customers can avail ing at about 9-10 per cent. We Engineers at Samsung R&D tery. Both devices have est rate. pre-approved digital loans up to are growing at strong double Institute in Bengaluru have 10MP front camera. The S For customers applying for a Rs 5 lakh through YONO. digits and expect to grow at worked on several of the Pen has been equipped with over 20 per cent," he said. innovative features of the gesture control. Non-life insurers register 23% rise Square Yards’ Q1 revenue NEW DELHI: Non-life Shell exits city gas business in India insurance companies earned a premium income of Rs rises 53% to Rs 60 crore 14,378.45 crore in July this l Sells Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) stake in open market PNS n NEW DELHI revenues growing by 53 per year, up nearly 23 per cent cent. Elaborating further, Shori from a year ago, data from the PNS n NEW DELHI to the shareholding agreement, Property brokerage firm Square said the distribution expansion Insurance Regulatory and partners had the first right to Yards, which is backed by Anil (increase in sales employees) Development Authority of Shell India, the local arm of the buy in case either one of them Ambani led-Reliance Group, continued with about 80 per India (Irdai) showed. The 34 Netherlands-based Royal Dutch wanted to exit. has clocked 53 per cent growth cent jump year-on-year, con- non-life insurance firms had Shell Plc, on Tuesday exited the "We already have a control- in its revenue at Rs 59.5 crore for tinuing from similar expan- collected a premium income city gas business in the country ling stake. What purpose would the first quarter of this fiscal, a sion in the last quarter. of Rs 11,715.05 crore in the after it sold its 10 per cent stake it have served to buy the addi- top company official said on Square Yards launched its corresponding month a year in Mahanagar Gas Ltd for Rs tional stake at market price," a Tuesday. It had posted a revenue which follows the best quarter developer enterprise platform ago. Of these, 25 general 770 crore. senior GAIL official said. He of Rs 38.9 crore in the year-ago for the calendar year (January- Square Edge last quarter and re- insurers recorded a rise of 14 According to stock exchange said the sale price was "too high". period. During the April-June March), Square Yards CEO launched its broker aggregation per cent in their collective data, BG Asia Pacific Holdings "It doesn't make any sense for quarter, Square Yard said that Tanuj Shori said, adding that platform - Square Connect. It premium in July at Rs (BGAPH), a wholly-owned sub- us to buy the stake at the mar- Indian real estate operations "launches and sales are at annu- has also started a brand cam- 12,275.93 crore as against Rs sidiary of Shell, sold 9.98 million ket price," he added. contributed 64 per cent to the al lows, and this year was no dif- paigns, with a view to position 10,782.34 crore in the same shares in the company through holds in and around Mumbai. the open market through bulk When Shell first started dilut- group's overall revenue, fol- ferent. Infact volumes were at all the company as first port of call month of 2018, as per Irdai block deals at Rs 780 apiece. When MGL was listed in July deals. The government of ing its take in MGL in April last lowed by international real time low in top 9 cities, coupled for real estate buying experience. data. The seven standalone Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL), 2016, Shell and GAIL held 32.5 Maharashtra has 10 per cent year, the company had stated estate with 25 per cent contri- with regulatory tightening on "We continue to ramp up dis- private sector health insurers where the majority stake is per cent stake each in the com- shareholding in MGL, while the that this was "part of Shell's bution, while the remaining 11 lending norms for mortgage tribution capacity, and are cre- witnessed a 44 per cent jump owned by state-owned GAIL pany. Last year, Shell sold 24 per remaining is with the public. ongoing portfolio optimisation per cent came from the mort- products". On the company's ating both tech and physical at Rs 1,116.85 crore from Rs India Ltd, sells compressed nat- cent of its shareholding in two Shell sold its stake in the open to transform Shell into a simpler gage business. performance, he said it has infrastructure to prepare for a 777.01 crore premium ural gas (CNG) to automobiles tranches -- 8.5 per cent in April market after GAIL waived off its company, delivering stronger Q1FY is seasonally weakest delivered strong results in the 100 per cent growth target in collected a year before. and piped-cooking gas to house- and 14 per cent in August -- in first right of refusal. According returns". quarter for India real estate weak industry backdrop, with FY20. TikTok safe user Sebi mulls slew of reforms tighter check on rating PNS n NEW DELHI consent to obtain from their campaign launched Officials said that Sebi's board, at a meeting lenders and other entities full With an aim to further safeguard scheduled on Wednesday in Mumbai, is also details about their existing and n PNS NEW DELHI Foundation (DEF) to execute investors' interests and to take likely to take up issues relating to mutual future borrowings as also their a digital literacy programme in defaulters to task, capital mar- repayment and delay or default TikTok on Tuesday said it the country. "As internet pen- ket regulator Sebi is planning to funds, startup listing platform and buybacks, of any nature and provide the will launch an awareness cam- etration grows at a rapid pace unveil a slew of reforms, includ- among other agenda items same to the rating agencies. paign to sensitise Indian neti- across india, the need to drive ing for greater checks on credit The move is aimed at helping zens about safe and awareness around safe rating agencies and for reward- rating agencies get timely infor- responsible use of user- user behaviour is felt ing informants in insider trad- en its norms to make it manda- often sought to shift the blame mation about the rated entity's generated content plat- like never before. We ing cases with up to Rs 1 crore tory for companies to provide to companies and lenders by financial strength and incorpo- forms as the Chinese believe that reward. these details to credit rating claiming that they do not get rate it in their ratings. company looks to curb #WaitASecToReflect The regulator is also planning agencies. information about delay in In another major proposal, incidents of people risk- will encourage all digi- to ease its norms for 'Muni Amid numerous cases of meeting bank obligations and Sebi plans to propose that an ing their lives to shoot tal citizens to use the Bonds' to allow smart cities huge loan defaults, including in payment failures, which are informant will get up to Rs 1 videos. The firm, which has internet and online platforms and other entities undertaking at a meeting scheduled on Amid concerns over banks cases like IL&FS, rating agencies considered early indicators of a crore reward, a hotline for shar- drawn flak from the Indian in a more responsible, respect- tasks similar to municipalities to Wednesday in Mumbai, is also citing 'client confidentiality' to have also come under the scan- default. Sebi is now proposing to ing details confidentially, and a government and courts on ful and constructive manner," raise funds through this route likely to take up issues relating resist sharing of information on ner for failing to flag potential amend its regulations for rating possible amnesty or settlement alleged misuse of its platform, TikTok Director of Public and get their securities listed on to mutual funds, startup listing delayed loan repayments and credit risks of the securities and agencies to ensure that any list- for minor wrongdoings in said it has partnered with the Policy (India) Nitin Saluja the stock exchanges. platform and buybacks, among possible defaults by their bor- entities rated by them. ed or unlisted entity, before return for cooperation in the Digital Empowerment said in a statement. Officials said that Sebi's board, other agenda items. rowers, Sebi is planning to tight- However, rating agencies have getting rated, gives an explicit probe. 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ld movies are like served or restored a single ma lovers. The club started textbooks for movie of mine to date. I have three months ago and has a youngsters who done more than 90 films great response from the audi- O want to learn film- and I’m not sure how many ence. More than 300 people making. In this of those I have to save due to attends our screening. It is digital era, while their present situation.” always important to know we upgrade our techniques Film experts from all over the iconic movies of our to the latest technology, we the world guide participants past. We are ready to screen are also forgetting to restore on techniques to save cellu- the movies restored through and preserve the movies we loid cinema and on how to this workshop.” made on celluloid,” said actor deal with issues relating to Sudhanshu Vats, Nagarjuna, who launched digital cinema. Nagarjuna Viacom18 CEO and MD, the poster of the 5th edition adds, “My father used to tell says, “Cinema is an integral of Film Preservation and me about films from the part of our country’s cultur- Restoration Workshop India Silent Era. Now, none of al DNA and we owe it to our 2019 at Annapurna Studios those films has been saved. future generations to pass it on Tuesday. The event was Hard disks can become unre- on. This is the reason why we also attended by actress- liable any time and so, we have collaborated with this activist Amala Akkineni, and need to find a solution to workshop. To take it further, Principal Secretary of IT, preserve and restore our clas- we are also conducting a Government of Telangana, sics. These workshops start- round table conference with Jayesh Ranjan. ed four years ago in India the Telugu film fraternity to The one-week long work- and saved more than 300 discuss the workshop.” shop would be organised by films. I hope it will inspire Shivendra Singh, the Film Heritage Foundation in film enthusiasts to join in this founder of Film Heritage PRESERVING THE association with Viacom 18, workshop and to save the Foundation, says that film is and International Federation of cinema.” an art form and reflects the Film Archives from December Amala mentions that they times we live in. “To save Old movies are like We are very happy to 8 to 15 at Annapurna Studios. have arranged 20 classrooms Indian cinema, we started textbooks for help make this a big The workshop helps enthusi- for this workshop. “We are conducting workshops since asts to learn about various very happy to help make this 2015 and have been training youngsters who want event. It is our duty, topics like film preservation, a big event. It is our duty, as individuals on restoring old to learn filmmaking. In this as film personalities, to ICONIC TALES restoration, paper and photo- film personalities, to show cinema. More than 200 film digital era, while we upgrade show our youngsters the graph conservation, digital our youngsters the greatness of enthusiasts will participate in preservation and restoration, classic movies and help them the workshop. People from to the latest technology, we greatness of classic Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India archive strategy, film repair, learn how to save those films. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, also forget to restore and movies and help them film scanning, colour correc- I’m requesting the entire Bhutan, and Afghanistan are preserve the movies we made learn how to save those 2019, which aims to preserve and restore the glory of tion and more. Telugu film fraternity to come participating in it as well.” The actor further says, “I forward and join this work- The applications for the on celluloid. I have done films. I’m requesting the Indian cinema by teaching film enthusiasts on its saved my iconic movies such shop.” workshop will be open from more than 90 films and I’m entire Telugu film as Annamayya in a hard Jayesh Ranjan says, “I’m August 25 to October 20. not sure how many of those I fraternity to come forward techniques, will begin in Hyderabad on disk, but the files got corrupt- also running a film club — One can apply at ed years later. I’m ashamed of Moving Images — and we www.filmheritagefounda- have to save and join this workshop December 8, reports V SATEESH REDDY myself for not having pre- screen old classics for cine- tion.co.in NAGARJUNA AKKINENI AMALA AKKINENI

ith the kind of films film into a documentary. A choice left for filmmakers. that unspool every film like Sachin: A Billion The limited choice is between week, one can con- Dreams costs crores as royalty romance, action and comedy, W clude that there is a to the character on whose life it with few writers and makers to dearth of not only is based, as well as to acquire justify the latter. While ideas are ideas but also direc- real-life footage. The film on borrowed from foreign films tion! Varied kinds of films are Sachin was a victim of failing to (which includes this year's being made, as each filmmak- dramatise. The idea is to pick a National Award winner, er is trying to come out with life story and add a fair amount Andhadhun), and films from something different. This of fiction along with the music South languages are being WHAT NEXT? includes all — big as well as as was done with the Dhoni film. sought once again for remakes medium-range producers. The Akshay Kumar has become a by a few. idea seems to be taking a shot torchbearer of the films that So, after each successful film, in the dark. It is all about tak- convert real-life stories into reel the question arises — what ing chances. life sagas. He has been greatly next? From the records, the FILMMAKER'S Some producers are falling successful in his endeavours. His makers of Piku, Bhaag Milkha back on period costume dra- image of being a thoroughbred Bhaag, Dhoni: The Untold mas, which work out very cost- nationalist probably adds to Story, Dangal, Neerja and many ly and are not every director’s the acceptability of his films. His such films have either delivered cup of tea. This genre was instincts and beliefs seem to be flops or are at a loss for an idea avoided for a long time mainly paying up so far. Then, there is for their next! — IANS because of these two reasons: John Abraham. He loves to DILEMMA capability and cost. Yet, we play the incredible hulk tackling have had period films like major cases like the Rajiv Bajirao Mastani and Gandhi assassination or Padmaavat, Manikarnika and Pokhran nuclear tests. He has Kesari. There have been a few been partly successful. With each year, filmmakers are facing a dearth flops in this genre like Mohenjo It is believed that there are Daro, Rangoon and Thugs Of only seven basic storylines in Hindostan. The backers of such this world. Films were made of content as well as direction, with new films would do it only based on accordingly. There was a time saleable stars, coupled with a when some makers stuck to genres and ideas that are proving capable director. Still, it often making religion-based or proves risky. mythological films while a few Each week, a new kind of film others only made horror to be risky devoid as they are is dropped in the market. For movies. The mainstay for most instance, last week we had makers, however, was romance of right stars and Khandaani Shafakhana, a film and family socials. Action discussing sexual problems for movies were not in vogue in the those who can make sense of the mainstream cine- directors title! For one, sex and problems ma till mid- related to it are not generally dis- 1970 and cussed in India. Delhi and sur- action, * Last week rounding areas do have such in a mea- has seen two major clinics but that does not make sured films release with Batla the subject acceptable all over. amount, was House and Mission One may have thought if a part of regular Mangal, both on Vicky Donor could work, why movies. Action Thursday, August 15, to not take it a step further? Odd movies as such cash in on the national subjects like Vicky Donor or were rated B Grade, holiday. Both have reaped Piku, very personal to people, do released only at desig- THE BOX the benefit with good work. However, they need to be nated cinema halls, and collection figures for the woven into a plausible story and it was left to actors like OFFICE opening day. While dealt with a fair amount of Kamran Khan and Sheikh Mission Mangal has humour. Recent such films are Mukhtar. Dara Singh later ` Piku, Padman, and Toilet: Ek introduced action movies managed a hefty 29 Prem Katha. This is called where wrestling was the crore on the opening day, reaching out to personal matters theme. Batla House has of people. Humour is a must There were a few cos- collected about `14.75 since it delivers the message tume dramas and crore. without making the proceedings comedies. While * Jabariya Jodi seem mundane. most producers remains poor. The film It seems filmmaking is all stuck to their collects about `16.5 about inspirational and aware- formula of crore for its first week. ness films. A small film about a catering to * Judgementall person few had heard about, the family Hai Kya fails to Paan Singh Tomar, followed by audience, deliver. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, opened up some even stuck a new genre — the biopic. to certain alpha- Neerja, MS Dhoni: The Untold bets to name their Story and Dangal followed in films with. Producer quick succession. The film J Om Prakash (who industry calls this a “daur” passed away last week) (trend). It does not last long, named all his films start- though. ing with alphabet A, as did Most writers who script sto- producer Mohan Kumar. ries like Piku or Vicky Donor, or Another filmmaker, Arjun directors who make films like Hingorani, preferred alphabet Dangal, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag K to name his films. and Neerja, have always had this Filmmakers, like many others, problem, regarding what next. are quite superstitious and this They usually have nothing that trend of faith in a certain alpha- matches the earlier success. No bet still prevails in filmmakers maker seemed to have a worthy like Rakesh Roshan, whose successor. Therefore, they go films have titles beginning with back to the usual claptrap and K. come a cropper. Now, the genres of family There were also some biopics socials, horror and mythology like Manjhi: The Mountain Man have been taken away by televi- THERE WAS A TIME WHEN SOME MAKERS STUCK TO MAKING or Sachin: A Billion Dreams, sion serials. Action films are where the makers just chose to accepted only coming from a PATRIOTIC OR MYTHOLOGICAL FILMS, WHILE THE MAINSTAY FOR MOST go with the trend but turned the couple of stars. There is little MAKERS WAS, HOWEVER, ROMANCE AND FAMILY SOCIALS 10 celeb talks Vijayawada Wednesday August 21, 2019 WITH KHAYYAM,

Several B-town celebrities Anil Kapoor: A humble Vishal Dadlani: Feels like took to social media to pay man, a great composer music lost a note today. tribute to the composer. and a true artist. Khayyam Saab, thank you Khayyam Saab was and for your music and your MUSIC LOST A NOTE will remain an inspira- kindness each time we tion. He will truly be met. Wish it could have Many Bollywood celebrities and eminent personalities missed. been more often, but I’m glad I was able to thank paid tribute to the legendary musician, whose funeral you in person for the... will be held with full state honours hen the creator of brief illness, an aide said. The respect. Thereafter, his funeral some of the most Padma Bhushan awardee was will take place with full state memorable compo- admitted to Sujay Hospital in honours, the spokesperson said. sitions, National suburban Juhu a few days ago Prime Minister Narendra W award-winner owing to breathing issues and Modi on Monday expressed Lata Mangeshkar tweeted in Khayyam’s death other age-related illnesses. “He sorrow at the demise of Hindi: broke on Monday night, a died at Sujay Hospital at around acclaimed music director Legendary musician and a string of celebrities, including 9.30 pm,” a family friend said. Khayyam, saying he will be beautiful soul, Khayyam Lata Mangeshkar and Amitabh According to the composer’s remembered for his efforts to Saab is no more. I can't Bachchan were left shocked. spokesperson, Khayyam’s mor- support upcoming artists. express in words how sad Hansal Mehta: An entire era The Bollywood music tal remains will be kept at his “India will remain grateful to I am. An era of music was blessed with music composer whose residential complex from Khayyam Sahab for giving us ended with his demise. I from Madan Mohan, SD Kailash Kher: Fondly known real name was 10 am onwards some of the most memorable pay my tribute to him. Burman, Naushad, as Khayyam Saab compos- Mohammed for people to compositions, which will be Khayyam, RD Burman er of Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Zahir pay their remembered forever,” he tweet- and Kalyanji Anandji Mein, In Ankho Ki Masti Hashmi last ed. aided by singers at their Ke, Dikhai Diye Yun and passed away Modi said Khayyam will also peak and some great many more epic songs. at the age of be remembered for his human- poetry. What we have is Thank you for leaving 92, late on itarian gestures to support mostly mediocrity and treasures of music behind. Monday at upcoming artists. “His demise noise with only a few RIP. a private is extremely saddening,” he exceptions. Sound rules hospital said. over melody and poetry. here fol- lowing a

Amitabh Bachchan: A legend in music. A soft-spoken amiable soul. One that con- tributed to several films and some of the more important ones of mine pass away. Khayyam sahib for all the memorable music he con- Shekhar Suman: RIP ducted and produced. Khayyam Sahab. The Prayers condolences. Madhur Bhandarkar: world will miss your Khayyam sir, your melodious music. You immense contribution to were a maestro and a gen- the world of music will tleman. The music of be always remembered. Umrao Jaan. Stays as one of the best forever. Alvida!

Adnan Sami: I’m extremely saddened to learn of the demise of our Legendary Music Composer Khayyam Sahib. He is credited with some of the most iconic film sound- AR Rahman: A True Patriot tracks. Umrao Jaan, and a Master Kabhi Kabhi, Razia Songwriter... Mohammed Sultana to name a few. Zahur Khayyam. God bless his soul.

AAKHRI KHAT... Kabhie Kabhie. The film received three both the Filmfare Award and the National har baat, brilliantly sung by the gifted asked to wait as the duo was in a meeting. three of the four albums released in the Filmfare Awards for Best Lyrics, Best Film Award for Best Music Director. Bhupinder Singh. Beautifully picturised on Feeling insulted, the director replaced year were hits. The songs Kabhi Kisi Ko Aakhri Khat was Rajesh Khanna's debut Music and Best Male Playback Singer. Naseeruddin Shah and Smita Patil who them with Khayyam. Muqammal Jahan Nahin Milta, Mana film and on the other hand, Khayyam's Reportedly, Yash Chopra asked Khayyam are considered as the two of Hindi teri nazar mein, Bin bulaye hum chale last Hindi film before his eight-year PHIR SUBHA HOG...I to pray for the film's success. And Kabhie cinema's most talented actors. NOORIE... aaye and Nazar se phool chunati hai sabbatical. The lyrics of the songs were Kabhie broke all the records at the box For Phir Subha Hogi, Sahir Ludhianvi nazar from the film had the music lovers penned by Kaifi Azmi and the soundtrack office! recommended Khayyam. The composer The music of the film played a major role raving it. includes the famous song Baharon Mera also had to pass Raj Kapoor's test of RAZIA SULTAN... in making Manmohan Krishna's only film Jeevan Bhi Sanwaro, sung by Lata tuning a Tanpura to get the film. Songs Khayyam was nominated in Filmfare as director. The film was a huge hit at the UMRAO JAAN... THODISI BEWAFAII... TIMELESS Mangeshkar. Bhupender Singh marked his like Cheen O Arab Hamara and the duet Awards in the category of Best Music box office and the seventh highest- debut as a playback singer with this film The music of Rekha's Umrao Jaan was version of Woh Subah Kabhi To Aayegi Director for the music of this film. The grossing film in 1979. The film starred This is the only film in which Khayyam album. composed by Khayyam, however, he was became popular among the audience. lyrics were penned by Jan Nisar Akhtar Farooq Shaikh, Poonam Dhillon, Madan worked with Gulzar. And their work not the first choice of the director of the and Nida Fazli. However, music director Puri and Iftekhar in lead roles. together was welcomed by everyone. film. Reportedly, Khayyam was brought duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal was the first Songs Hazar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhin and COMPOSITIONS KABHIE KABHIE... BAZAAR REMEMBERING on board after the original music choice of the director of the film. He asked AHISTA AHISTA... Aaj Bichhde Hain, which were the sad THE MAESTRO’S Khayyam composed the music of composer of the film and the director had Bazaar had many great songs. But the them to rework on a particular song. songs of separation, made a place in megastar Amitabh Bachchan's film some irreconcilable differences. He won best pick will always be Karoge yaad to When he went to meet them, he was 1981 was a great year of Khayyam as everyone's heart. SALMAN MAY FACE BAN IF HE WORKS WITH MIKA inger Mika Singh, who was banned by the Federation and Mika will be performing. of Western India Cine Employees association Titled Up, Close and Personal (FWICE) after he performed at a wedding in Karachi, With Salman Khan, the show has awaits the final verdict which will be out after he meets been scheduled for next week. RADHIKA S the members of the film body. Mika is expected to join them in According to a report published in Mid Day, the the Houston leg of the pro- federation has said that, any artist working with Mika till the ver- gramme on August 28. Ashok dict arrives may face ban. He was reportedly speaking with ref- Dubey, general secretary, FWICE, erence to an upcoming six-city gig in the US where Salman Khan explained the technicalities of the NOT AN AWARD ban. He told Mid Day, “If we impose a ban, it means all our technicians — including actors, directors and even spot boys — will not work with Mika. If someone works with Mika CRAZY PERSON during this ban, say Salman or anyone else, then he too will be banned.” ctress Radhika Apte was a part of two films — Raghavan’s Andhadhun is a well-scripted Commenting on whether Andhadhun and Padman — that bagged and shot effort. “The performances were the ban applies to gigs held out- National Film Awards this year. She is grate- good. It was extremely thrilling. Every few side the country, Dubey said, A ful, but says she isn’t crazy about awards. minutes, you would find yourself in a differ- “Whether it’s an organiser from “I am glad that both the films won National ent turn or twist in the script. It kept you the US or any other country, we Film Awards. I am happy and grateful for the hooked throughout the plot. The story was cannot stop anybody from con- awards, but I don’t look at films like ‘this should win a very interesting,” said Radhika. ducting an event. Our policy is National award’. I just think people should watch the She feels that over the years, National Film simple, we will not work with the film and hope they like it. I am not an award-crazy Awards have been recognising Hindi movies for person who has been banned.” person,” Radhika told IANS. their potential, so she doesn’t think suddenly they The show has been put together by While Padman was declared Best Film on are looking at Hindi cinema in a different way. Sohail Khan’s event management com- Social Issues, Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky She agrees content of Hindi cinema has pany in coordination with one Jordy Kaushal jointly received the Best Actor Award changed and at some level, “it has improved”. Patel’s company called JA Events in India for their performances in Andhadhun and “What’s happening today is that people and Bhavesh Patel in the US. The report Uri: The Surgical Strike. Apart from the want to watch different cinema and more quotes Jordy as saying, “We are only dealing Best Actor Award, Andhadhun also content, so it is a good time if a film with Bhavesh Patel as our contract is with him. won Best Hindi Film award and an like Andhadhun can fit into both Some local promoter in the US must have signed honour for its screenplay writer the brackets of critically- on Mika and added him to the line-up. Salman will (adapted). acclaimed cinema and have nothing to do with Mika at the event. They will Radhika feels commercial success,” not even interact on stage.” Sriram she said. Mika had on Sunday put out a video on Twitter, where fed- eration member BN Tiwari mentioned that Mika has expressed a desire to apologise to the nation. 11 tollywood Vijayawada Wednesday August 21, 2019

he teaser of Megastar Chiranjeevi-starrer Sye VISHNU INDURI AND Raa Narasimha Reddy was unveiled at a T grand event in SONY JOIN HANDS Mumbai on Tuesday. BIG B is the one and They will produce films of south Indian Speaking at the event, which was attended by the principal cast and directors who recently won the best director crew comprising Kichcha Sudeep, awards at the recent SIIMA Vijay Sethupathi, Ravi Kishan, Tamannaah and Ram Charan resently associ- along with Hindi presents Farhan ated with the Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Anil only megastar: CHIRU biopic of former Thadani, Chiru dubbed Amitabh P Chief Minister of Bachchan as his real-life mentor. Tamil Nadu J The iconic Bollywood figure is The actor, speaking at Sye Raa teaser release event in Mumbai, said Jayalalithaa and 1983 playing the Telugu star’s guru World Cup triumph, pro- Gosai Venkanna in the costume ducer and entrepreneur drama. “He is my mentor. I feel that he is indebted to the Bollywood actor for being a part of the movie Vishnu Induri will be there is only one megastar and joining hands with Sony that is he. I’m indebted to him for form stunts on my own. I was just Pictures Entertainment having accepted to be part of my recuperating from a shoulder to produce films of South film,” Chiru said. surgery but they were unyielding. SYE RAA TEASER TOUTS THE directors who recently Recalling Big B’s participation, It was not fair (smiles) but I was won the best director he added, “Film’s director happy. I always cherished doing awards at SIIMA award at Doha, Qatar. Surender Reddy said if Amitabh hard work,” he noted and quipped FIRST REBEL INDIA FORGOT In Telugu, Vishnu, who has produced the two-part ji plays my guru, then there that because of his punctuality, his he teaser of Sye Raa is a visual treat for the fans, as it promises a riveting biopic of NTR earlier this year, and Sony Pictures, which would be nothing like it. I said I wife Surekha felt that Charan drama. It had a glimpse of breathtaking action sequences, production will mark their debut with Adivi Sesh-starrer Major, will would try. I rang him and asked would get a bad name. “I used to Tdesign befitting a bygone era and above all, a thundering Chiranjeevi as bankroll RX100 director Ajay Bhupathi’s third film. In him if he can be a part of the film. report to sets 7 am every day freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. For legions of Telugu film Tamil, they will pool in resources for Nelson’s next. They I told him, “It is produced by Ram while the current lot, including buffs, the icing on the cake is the voiceover by Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi's will also produce ventures of Mahesh Kumar and Charan and has an amazing story’. Charan, is known to go to sets a brother or Power Star as he is referred to by his fans. The teaser opens with Zakariya Mohammed from Kannada and Malayalam To which, he said, ‘You’ve never little late.” the narrator saying how we can never forget heroic freedom fighters, and industries respectively. asked me anything until now He further said the Tamil ver- soon, we are introduced to Chiranjeevi as Narasimha. He has been touted as Coming to Telugu, Bhupathi is attached to make and since you are asking, I’m say- sion of the film would have the first rebel that India has forgotten. The teaser also gave glimpses of other Mahasamudram, starring Ravi Teja, Siddharth and Aditi ing ok’. He asked me to send my Kamal Haasan’s voice-over. While actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Tamannaah, and Sudeep. It doesn’t just Rao Hydari, with Gemini Kiran. A crime drama set in team later to Mumbai, which I the Telugu version teaser had the focus on war scenes and valour but goes beyond that, leaving a lasting Visakhapatnam, it will move to floors in October. did. I extend my heartfelt thanks voice-over of his brother Pawan to him.” Kalyan, the Malayalam version impression. The multi-starrer, produced by Ram Charan and helmed by He further said that he shot for had Mohanlal’s. “I requested Surender Reddy, will hit silver screens on October 2. The shooting had kick- started in 2017, and it was recently wrapped up. The makers shot a vital war the action sequences on his own. Kamal to lend his voice for the ` “During the narration, I felt film and he said he is willing to sequence, reportedly spenting a whopping 45 crore for it. International stunt- Edaina Jaragocchu Surender Reddy and Charan will do it. He couldn’t give the voice- choreographers such as Greg Powell, Lee Whittaker and Ram-Laxman were use a body double for the action over for the teaser, as he is not roped in for the action scenes. The movie will clash with Hrithik Roshan and given the technology at disposal. feeling well. But for the film, he Tiger Shroff’s War and Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria’s Marjaavaan. story gave me goose However, they wanted me to per- will be,” Chiru suggested. bumps: Bobby Simha The actor mentioned that K Ramakanth's writing and the way he etched the characters sealed the deal for him ational award-winning actor Bobby Simha, who will be seen as the prime antagonist in Edaina Jaragocchu, featuring Sivaji Raja’s son, Vijay Raja, says the film n has been a two-year-long journey for him. “When the makers first approached me for the film two years ago with a brief line, I kind of liked it but I was look- ing for more. In the third meet, the story gave me goose- bumps. The director’s writing and the way he etched char- acters sealed the deal for me. Irrespective of it being a small film I said I’d do it,” the actor said. He was speaking at a pro- motional event of the film in Hyderabad recently. In the crime horror thriller, Vijay will be seen as a guy who is into mul- tiple part-time jobs. One of his avatars — that of a bank recovery agent — makes him fall in love with a girl (Pooja Solanki) and the follow- up events are narrated comically with a twist. A joint venture between Wet Brain Entertainment and Sudharm Productions, the film marks the directori- al debut of K Ramakanth, who earlier worked as an assistant director to Chandrasekhar Yeleti. Speaking about Vijay, Bobby added, “I never felt that he was a new- comer. He was not cam- era shy or was afraid of it. He slipped into the charac- ter with relative ease. I found DAPPER BALAYYA a younger brother in him.” ith his Tony Stark-ish goatee Thailand and on Tuesday, the director start- look getting trolled heavily — ed filming an action sequence under the ARJUN-CARTHYK w after a picture, of him with a fan, supervision of a local stunt choreograph- made the rounds on Monday er. After the completion of the action evening — the makers of sequences, some key portions will be shot TO DIRECT A Nandamuri Balakrishna’s next with KS there. Later, the setting will shift to Ravikumar have quickly gone into dam- Hyderabad. age control mode and released his first The action-drama sees Sonal Chauhan SATIRICAL COMEDY look from the film on Tuesday. and Vedika as Balayya’s romantic interests, Appearing to have gone for a com- while the likes of Jayasudha, Prakash Raj, Producer MLV Satyanarayana has given his plete makeover from head to toe, the Bhumika Chawla, Sayaji Shinde, nod for their writer-director duo's second actor, sporting a van dyke beard, Nagineedu, Saptagiri and Srinivas Reddy looked dapper in a suit. The film’s round off the supporting cast. C Kalyan is venture, as he was impressed with the way shooting is presently going on in producing the film under Happy Movies. they went about making Rajdooth fter making their directorial debut with Rajdooth last month, writer-director duo Arjun-Carthyk is set for their next. The Pioneer has understood that a they got the nod of their first producer MLV Satyanarayana aka Satti Babu for their second effort NANI IN HANU'S as well. “Satti Babu was impressed with the way the duo went about making Rajdooth. They promised him that they will finish the project under `2.50 crore but they wrapped it up under `1.50 crore. Also, he was impressed with the pace at which the duo shot the film,” said a source. PERIOD PIECE The new project will be a satirical comedy and will fea- ture three young and happening comedians, while an expe- The actor will be seen as soldier in an Army rienced comedian will be the leading face. Sudarshan has already been zeroed in as one of the three young comedi- backdrop from the '80s for the action period ans, while the duo is on the hunt for other actors. “The film will have satires on government and on the current state drama, finds NAGARAJ GOUD of media where a small issue is blown out of proportion, albeit in a lighter tone. Without taking sides, it will also take fter wrapping up Vikram Kumar’s Gang the most promising filmmakers around, he a dig at Andhra-Telangana bifurcation in a funny way. It Leader, Nani dived headlong into the sets understands that he disappointed the audience will have the flavour of the iconic Hollywood comedy of Indraganti Mohana Krishna’s with his last Padi Padi Leche Manasu, Hangover, but story-wise, it’s a completely original screen- a V earlier this month. The which is why he has gone back to the play,” added the source. Sammohanam filmmak- drawing board and is investing er’s murder mystery requires heavily on the writing front to Nani’s dates till November, come up with a watertight after which, we’ve learnt, the script. He got Nani’s consent actor will be joining forces long back. The actor rates with his Krishnagadi the director very high.” Veeraprema Gaadha film- The source adds, “The maker Hanu Raghavapudi film will move to floors in for a new feature. April or May next year in A highly placed source Ladakh with a 40-day close to the development schedule before it moves to confirms to The Pioneer, “The other parts of the country. film, a gritty action period Nani has to significantly prep drama, will be set in an army for his part. It remains to be seen backdrop of the ’80s and will see whether he will start another project Nani as a soldier. Hanu has been before joining Hanu’s sets or will allot researching the story for the past six months, trav- time for prep. Mythri Movie Makers are tipped elling across the country for the material. One of to produce the film.” VIJAYAWADA| WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 21, 2019 sport 12

Healthy rivalry augurs ‘Frightening’ Archer won’t let up: Stokes well for team’s pace AFP n LEEDS especially in 2013, but Jofra just makes it look so easy. I’d rather attack, says Umesh ngland’s Ben Stokes has told have him on my team than have Eng need to preserve Australia to expect more to face him. He’s a frightening tal- Ebouncers from Jofra Archer ent. in the remainder of the Ashes. “The sky is the limit for him “It’s part of the game and a big and he’s a great addition to our Test Archer: Akhtar part of Jofra’s game, being aggres- team.” IANS n NEW DELHI video posted on his Youtube sive, not letting batsmen settle,” England’s top order remains a channel. said Stokes. concern but after all-rounder ormer Pakistan speedster “My suggestion will be to Archer produced a hostile Stokes’s elevation to number five FShoaib Akhtar believes play him in fewer matches, he and compelling display on debut in the second innings at Lord’s, he England have got a great should not bowl 27 overs in an as the rain-affected second Test scored an impressive 115 not out. weapon in Jofra Archer but they innings. What he cannot do in ended in a draw at Lord’s on “It just depends on what hap- need to preserve him and man- 14 overs, he won’t be able to do Sunday. pens in the game,” he said. age his workload in a way that it 27 overs,” he further said. Not only did he take five wick- “I went to six because my the 24-year-old doesn’t get Akhtar also feels that Ashes, ets, he repeatedly unsettled bowling workloads have gone up injured very often. which is currently 1-0 in favour Australia with a short-pitched in the last few years. I’m sure it will “Archer is an exciting talent. of Australia, would now take a balls. The 92mph bouncer that hit change. He is strong but I believe he is turn with Archer’s inclusion Steve Smith on the neck forced the “We’re a very versatile batting the perfect candidate for being into the England lineup. star batsman to miss the last day line-up, some days it might be injury prone. With his action “I think Ashes will now with concussion. Jonny Bairstow at five, some days and speed, I believe he can have take a turn. I believe fast “When someone takes a nasty Jos Buttler, some days me. We’re back injuries, so he needs to be bowlers should bowl with more blow no bowler is going to say ‘I’m all capable, it just depends on preserved,” Akhtar said in a intensity now. not going to bowl that again workloads.” because I don’t want to hit them again’,” Stokes, a lively seam bowler, added. “The concern is always there when someone takes it, but next McGrath loves what he sees in Jofra ball, when you get back to the mark, it’s ‘I’m going to keep doing IANS n LONDON it’.” Smith, who could be ruled out PTI/File Picture of the third Test at Headingley he legendary Glenn McGrath Umesh Yadav bowls during India’s nets session starting on Thursday as well, had Tis a big supporter of Jofra PTI n COOLIDGE earlier been hit a painful blow by Archer and feels the England Archer on his left forearm. pace sensation is going to play acer Umesh Yadav says he has regained confi- Marnus Labuschagne, Smith’s Test cricket for a long time. Pdence after working on his erratic line and length replacement at Lord’s as cricket’s “I’ve been a big supporter of in the time away from the Indian team and is con- first concussion substitute, was Archer for a long time and I love fident of making the playing eleven in the Test series then hit flush on the grille of his what I see there,” McGrath was against the West Indies starting on Thursday. helmet second ball by another quoted as saying by BBC where Umesh, who took three wickets for 19 runs in Archer thunderbolt. he will be part of the Test Match the West Indies A first innings in the warm-up game All the deliveries are consid- Special commentary team and which concluded on Monday here, said he worked ered a legitimate part of a fast contribute a regular column to on getting his rhythm back at the Vidarbha Cricket bowler’s armoury and Stokes said the BBC Sport website. Academy with coach Subroto Banerjee in the last Archer had no reason to change “It’s quite rare to be able to few months. his approach in Leeds. bowl with pace and accuracy for “As a fast bowler you have to practice and you Stokes believes Archer’s extra such a long time. To have pace is need to set your rhythm, to know at what line and pace can help England overturn a so unique and with Archer, it is length you have to bowl. I have also tried the same, 1-0 deficit in the five-match Ashes all natural. His action doesn’t look to get my rhythm right. I was preparing myself to series following their 251-run loss too stressful, he has a nice, do what I will be doing in a match situation,” Umesh in the first Test at Edgbaston. smooth run-up and goes through said after the drawn warm-up game. “Everything is so rhythmical the crease really well. “I went to Vidarbha Cricket Academy and with Jofra it is tough to see when It’s a fairly stress-free action worked with coach Subroto Banerjee there and that bouncer is coming,” said and he’s young and fit. He keeps asked him for his opinion. There were these issues Stokes. it simple: “He just comes in, of length of deliveries. It happens to a lot of fast “There’s no ‘tell’. He bowled a bowls good areas and with good bowlers, when you are playing a lot continuously, lot of them, but they don’t seem to pace.” you’re unable to settle into a specific line and length. pick it up. Archer took the cricketing I worked on that,” he added. “He gives another dimension fraternity by storm on his Test AP/File Picture He said he was able to bowl into the right areas to our bowling attack. The first debut, bowling hostile spells Jofra Archer bowls as he takes part in a training session at Lord’s during the warm-up game against the West Indies innings he bowled 29 overs but his which put even the likes of Steve tained his pace throughout his and technique, I don’t see any rea- A team. last spell of eight was one of the Smith in all sorts of discomfort overs. That is a brilliant sign that son why he can’t play plenty of “I am playing a practice match after a long time. best out-and-out fast bowling during the course of the game, he can bowl long spells at top pace Tests. It’s just experience that he I had earlier come here to play for India A and I spells I have seen since I started reminding fans of the famous then come back and bowl second needs and he will be fine,” said the played one game. The wicket is not too different and playing,” he added. bodyline series. and third spells no problem at all,” former Australian fast bowler it has swing. “We’ve seen (Australia’s) “At Lord’s he bowled some McGrath pointed out. regarded as one of the finest the “(In the warm-up game) I was focussing on the Jofra Archer walks back to his mark before bowling to Usman Khawaja AP Mitchell Johnson do it to us, quite lengthy spells, but he main- “With a guy with his action game has produced. areas I have to put the ball. My mindset was to put the balls in those areas and bowl dot balls. I was being able to do that,” he added. The 31-year-old played his last Test in Australia in December 2018. He then played for Vidarbha in Murray falls in Rashid to captain Afghans in B’desh the domestic competitions and followed it up with a stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. “After the Australia tour, I played in Ranji tro- first hurdle PTI n KABUL ed in the side. Ihsanullah Janat, Javid phy and we (Vidarbha) won and then IPL came. In Announcing the squad, Ahmadi, Ibrahim Zadran, the two and half months after that, I gave myself ff-spinner Rashid Khan will lead chief selector Andy Moles Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah some time to work on my errors and get my rhythm AFP n WASHINGTON a level down to get some OAfghanistan in their one-off Test said: “We have selected a 17- Shahidi, Asghar Afghan, back. Accordingly, I prepared my mindset. matches and build my against Bangladesh and the triangu- member squad for the T20I Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad “I worked on bowling drills and trained a lot ndy Murray on game up a little bit before lar series featuring Zimbabwe. The matches as per the advice of Nabi, Qais Ahmad, Sayed on whatever bowling problems which I thought I AMonday fell in the first I start playing on the tour Test will begin on September 5 while the captain as we have two Ahmad Shirzad, Yamin had. You need off-time because it is only during your round of the ATP again,” he said. the tri-series will kick-off from important tournaments — Ahmadzai, Zahir Khan off-time that you can re-shape your mindset on what Winston-Salem Open, In other action on a September 13. T20I Asia Cup and ICC T20 Pakteen, Afsar Zazai and needs to be done,” he added, when asked about the where the three-time day when rain wreaked Alongwith Mohammad Shahzad, World Cup 2020 — ahead of Shapoor Zadran. drills at the Vidarbha academy. Grand Slam champion was havoc on the schedule, who is serving a suspension, middle- us. We will seek to prepare Squad for T20 Triangular Asked about the competition in the current giving his surgically South Korean Lee Duck- order batsman Nasir Jamal, left-arm good sides for these tourna- Series: Rashid Khan (C), Indian team in the fast-bowling department, he said, repaired hip just its second hee became the first deaf spinner Sharafuddin Ashraf, paceman ments and those players who Asghar Afghan, Mohammad “When you know you’re going to play back-to-back test in singles. player to win an ATP Tour Wafadar Momand, and left-arm perform well, will be consid- Nabi, Hazratullah Zazai, Test matches, you need that kind of bench- Britain’s Murray, who match, beating wristspinner Waqar Salamkheil have ered for selection. Najeeb Tarakai, Rahmanullah strength. feared in January that his Switzerland’s Henri not been included in the squad. “We will also consider the Gurbaz, Mujeeb ur Rahman, “All the fast bowlers know there is a good com- hip trouble would end his Laaksonen 7-6 (7/4), 6-1. On the other hand, experienced performance of players in the Shafiqullah Shafaq, Najib petition and that everyone is going to get an oppor- career, accepted a wild card “My message for peo- left-arm paceman Shapoor Zadran, upcoming Shpageeza Cricket Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, tunity. Whoever does well, will get to play more. If into this week’s tourna- ple who are hearing who is yet to feature in the longest for- League and Afghanistan Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, we think in that manner, it’s good for us because ment in North Carolina impaired is to not be dis- mat of the game, and Afsar Zazai, the Premier League T20 for future Fareed Ahmad Malik, we will try to improve ourselves. after falling in his singles couraged. wicketkeeper-batsman who played selection.” Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazal “It is a healthy competition and it is good for comeback in Cincinnati If you try hard, you Afghanistan’s maiden Test — against Squad for Test against Niazai, Dawlat Zadran and the team. It make us more exciting and challeng- last week. can do anything,” said Lee, India in June 2018 have been includ- Rashid Khan celebrates after taking wicket AP/File Picture Bangladesh: Rashid Khan (C), Naveen ul Haq. ing and will improve our performance.” He again showed who will next face third- glimpses of his once-dom- seeded Hubert Hurkacz inant self, but was inconsis- of Poland. tent in a 7-6 (10-8), 7-5 loss Lee was two points to 73rd-ranked American from victory when thun- Southee to lead Tennys Sandgren in a derstorms swept through. Serena to play match lasting 2 hours and When he and 10 minutes. Laaksonen returned some “Some things were a five hours later, Lee quick- bit better today I think,” ly polished off a win he NZ in SL T20s Murray said. “I was hitting admitted he hadn’t been in Auckland n the ball a bit cleaner than expecting. IANS WELLINGTON I did maybe in Cincinnati... “I thought that I was AFP n WELLINGTON I feel like I moved fairly just going to do my best ight-arm pacer Tim Southee will well to some drop shots, and try to stay focused,” erena Williams announced on Ankita Raina prepares to return a shot Ankita/Twitter Rcaptain New Zealand in a three- which maybe last week I Lee said. STuesday she will warm-up for match T20I series against Sri Lanka wasn’t running to. “But I January’s Australian Open at the starting September 1 in Kandy. “So there’s some good came Auckland Classic, a tournament that Ankita progresses Regular skipper Kane Williamson things in there but also out a has mixed memories for the American and paceman Trent Boult will be some stuff I would like to win- superstar. returning home for a pre-planned rest do better.” ner.” Williams slumped to a shock sec- following the current Test series, ond-round loss in her only previous to 2nd round which Sri Lanka are currently leading LANDMARK FOR appearance in New Zealand in 2017, PTI n NEW YORK 1-0. LEE lashing out at windy conditions she The 14-man squad features three Having said in described as some of the “least ndia’s Ankita Raina knocked out ninth seed specialist spinners in Ish Sodhi, Cincinnati he would dis- favourite” she had ever experi- IBelgian Ysaline Bonaventure to progress to the Mitchell Santner and Todd Astle. continue doubles to enced. second round of the US Open Qualifiers but “Kane and Trent played an enor- focus on But she went on to win the Ramkumar Ramanathan bit the dust in the men’s mous role in our recent World Cup returning to Australian Open later that singles here. campaign and with a big summer Tim Southee bowls during practice match AP peak singles month, claiming the most recent AP/File Picture The 194th ranked Ankita was up against a ahead, we see it as a good opportuni- form, of her 23 majors to pass Steffi Serena Williams higher-ranked player but prevailed 6-1, 1-6, 6- ty to give them a rest,” said selector begin setting our sights on another Murray Graf’s Open-era benchmark of 22. “Last time I was there I had so 2 for her second win against the Belgian on the Gavin Larsen. world event,” Larsen said. said he She also announced her engage- much going on and although I fought Pro Tour. “The series in Sri Lanka will be a “Our T20 team has been pretty might con- ment to Alexis Ohanian while in through to win my first match, I know She had beaten the 111th ranked challenging one against a team who consistent over the past couple of years sider play- New Zealand and it later emerged she I didn’t play to my level.” Bonaventure in her own country in 2014 on clay. are tough to beat in their own condi- and we’re really happy with the power ing an ATP was pregnant with her first child while Since her 2017 triumph at Ankita has not gone beyond the second tions.” and versatility we have in this squad.” Challenger Tour competing at the tournament. Melbourne Park, Williams has been round at the Grand Slam qualifiers and she has He also said the series represent- Squad: Tim Southee (c), Todd Astle, event before heading to Currently ranked eighth in the world, chasing a 24th Grand Slam to match a good chance to better that stat as she is up ed the start of a new T20 cycle, with Tom Bruce, Colin de Grandhomme, Asia, where he is entered in the 37-year-old said she wanted to Australian Margaret Court’s record. against Czech Republic’s Denia Allertova, who nine T20Is series scheduled for the Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, September’s Zhuhai show New Zealanders what she could She is battling back problems is placed 85 places below her at 279. side ahead of next October’s World Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Championships and the do on the court. ahead of the US Open that forced her In the men’s singles, Ramkumar T20 in Australia. Colin Munro, Seth Rance, Mitchell China Open. “Oh man, I want to win that title to retire from warm-up tournaments Ramanathan bowed out with a 5-7, 6-7(9) defeat “Following that amazing ride in Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, “Maybe I need to play so bad,” she said in a statement. in Toronto and Cincinnatti. against Italy’s Filippo Baldi. the ODI World Cup, it’s exciting to Ross Taylor.