Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer RNI No.APENG/2018/764698 Established 1864 ANALYSIS 7 MONEY 8 SPORTS 11 Published From BANK NPAS — THE LS CLEARS BILL FOR INDIAN OLYMPIC CONTINGENT VIJAYAWADA DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL RAIPUR CHANDIGARH INEVITABLE MONSTER DEPOSITORS RETURNS FROM TOKYO BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN HYDERABAD *LATE CITY VOL. 3 ISSUE 266 VIJAYAWADA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable POOJA, RASHMIKA TO STAR ALONG- SIDE ALLU ARJUN IN ICON { Page 12 } www.dailypioneer.com Polavaram: Jagan orders Urmila Gajapathi Raju Rs 11,600.15 cr CODE RED FOR HUMANITY Wakf Tribunal reimbursed to ‘Nowhere to run': UN report says global warming nears limits bids for MANSAS post PNS n GENEVA in Kurnool AP, says Centre PNS n VIJAYAWADA Earth is getting so hot that temper- PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA atures in about a decade will prob- The turmoil in the Gajapathi Raju ably blow past a level of warming Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan family over holding the reins of the The Union government on Monday that world leaders have sought to Reddy on Monday directed offi- Maharaja Alak Narayan Society of said that until now, around Rs prevent, according to a report cials to take measures to protect Arts & Science (MANSAS) Trust 11,600.15 crore of the money that the released Monday that the United Wakf properties and also set up grew more intense on Monday State government has spent on the Nations called a code red for a Wakf Tribunal in Kurnool. with one more contender for the construction of Polavaram multipur- humanity. Chairing a review meeting at chairperson's post throwing her hat pose project has been reimbursed. It's just guaranteed that it's going his camp office on welfare of in the ring. "An amount of Rs 11,600.16 crore to get worse, said report co-author minorities, the Chief Minister Urmila Gajapathi Raju, daughter including Rs 418.80 crore in August, Linda Mearns, a senior climate sci- instructed officials to conduct a of Anand Gajapathi Raju from his 2021 has been reimbursed by entist at the U.S. National Center comprehensive study on Wakf second wife on Monday moved the Government of India for the project to for Atmospheric Research. lands. "Where needed, build com- Andhra Pradesh High Court, seek- to Tuesday. the Government of Andhra Pradesh Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. human-caused and unequivocal, the 2015 Paris climate agreement. pound walls around the proper- ing orders appointing her as the The State government had ear- since April 1, 2014. Further, bills totalling But scientists also eased back a makes more precise and warmer World leaders agreed then to try to ties to protect them from chairperson of the MANSAS trust. lier informed the court that it has Rs 256.04 crore have been submitted by bit on the likelihood of the absolute forecasts for the 21st century than limit warming to 1.50C (2.70 F) encroachments. Also look into the Counsel appearing for Urmila recognised Sanchaitha Gajapathi the Government of Andhra Pradesh to worst climate catastrophes. it did last time it was issued in 2013. above levels in the late 19th centu- possibility of constructing these beseeched the court to remove Raju, daughter of Anand Gajapathi the Polavaram Project Authority (PPA)," The authoritative Each of five scenarios for the ry because problems mount quick- walls under the Employment Ashok Gajapathi Raju as MANSAS Raju from his first wife and Urmila MoS Jal Shakti, Prahalad Singh Patel told Intergovernmental Panel on future, based on how much carbon ly after that. Guarantee Programme," the Chief trust chairman and appoint her in Gajapathi Raju, his daughter from the Rajya Sabha. Climate Change (IPCC) report, emissions are cut, passes the more Minister told the officials. his place. After hearing the argu- his second wife as the legal heirs. 2 which calls climate change clearly stringent of two thresholds set in 2 2 ment, the court adjourned the case 2 PM’s call to combat TS HC judge PTSD cases on the rise after 2nd wave AP HC takes top IAS passes away officers to task NAVEENA GHANATE the event. PNS n HYDERABAD n HYDERABAD ACCESS Health International PNS n VIJAYAWADA maritime threats president Dr Krishna Reddy PNS n UNITED NATION peration" via video conferencing, A sitting Judge of Telangana High While Covid-19 pandemic has Nallamalla said, "Patients, espe- The Andhra Pradesh High Court Modi proposed five principles for Court died at a private hospital largely been associated with cially those who have had a pro- on Monday posed some tough Stressing on enhancing maritime inclusive maritime security strate- here in the early hours of Monday, significant levels of psycholog- longed stay in intensive care, are questions to four IAS officers - GK security, Prime Minister Narendra gy, and mentioned India's vision official and hospital sources said. ical distress, many of those who presenting symptoms that Dwivedi, Girija Shankar, Y Modi on Monday called for SAGAR' for sustainable use Justice P Keshava Rao (60) have recovered from the infec- mimic PTSD.” Srilakshmi and Vijay Kumar - peaceful settlement of dis- of the oceans. was undergoing treatment for tion are showing post-traumat- Dr Nallamalla added, "The while hearing a petition on the con- putes as per international law He also emphasised that brain tumour and other ailments, ic stress disorder (PTSD). symptoms range from a gener- struction of government buildings and for jointly combating the oceans are the world's they said. He is survived by his In the second wave specifical- al sense of feeling unwell to spe- in premises of schools across the maritime threats posed by common heritage and sea wife and two sons. ly, PTSD has become a major cific symptoms like breathless- State. non-state actors as he chaired routes are the lifeline of inter- CJI NV Ramana, Governor cause of concern. Doctors opine dition that's triggered by either ness, palpitations on minimal The court had summoned the a high-level UN Security Council national trade. He also highlight- Tamilisai Soundararajan, Chief that Covid is not affecting just experiencing or witnessing a exertion, extreme weakness and four bureaucrats on charges of open debate. ed that maritime routes were being Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao lungs but multiple parts of the terrifying event. Symptoms may fatigue, mind fogging, sleepless- contempt after they failed to stop Addressing the debate on misused for terrorism and piracy. were among those who mourned human body, especially the include flashbacks, nightmares ness, and generalised aches, construction work going on in "Enhancing Maritime Security - A the death of Justice Keshava Rao. brain. and severe anxiety, as well as among others." various schools across the State. Case for International Coo- 2 2 PTSD is a mental health con- uncontrollable thoughts about 2 2 02 TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 Insecurity in YSRCP stems from Jagan’s failure as an able ruler

he allegation levelled gone awry in AP compared to AP government is levying not a single house was built to the Jagan government by a Minister that the UP. As it became evident that its image took a and collecting for the urban poor. would be of no use except BJP was trying to pull The Jagan government’s beating because of lopsided administration, more than Rs Moreover, many allowing it to divert the Tthe rug from under the feet of fear of being unseated fuels differences have crept in, in the government. 11,000 crore TRULY schemes are mired in money to other purposes. the YSRCP government doubts of internal quarrels in To cover up its inefficiency, AP Government on petroleum corruption. There is On the other hand, trials of demonstrates the deep-root- YSRCP. products – SPEAKING no trace of imple- various cases against Jagan, ed insecurity of YS Does Jagan apprehend a sends its Finance Minister time and again to raising the menting even one major like any other persons with Jaganmohan Reddy and his revolt by his MLAs? Is he wor- Delhi to seek Central funds. But the Modi prices of fuel higher programme in the state. AP criminal record, are coming to followers. ried about his political future government sees through these plans. than other States. is ranked No. 12 in attracting a head in courts. How can the BJP, with no because of his failure to On the other hand, it is col- overseas investments. In this backdrop, Jagan’s fol- MLA and not subscribing to improve the State’s GSDP? lecting another Rs 11,000 Moreover, there is a threat of lowers are trying to heap the Congress’ evil culture of Nobody expected the AP 3,73,140 crore. can the organisation be called crore from liquor sales. Now existing industries in the state accusations on the Centre. unseating elected govern- government would be forced The AP government bor- State Development the question is, where did the migrating to other States. What is the use of blaming the ments, unseat Jagan? to defer salaries, delay imple- rowed Rs 73,811.85 crore dur- Corporation? It should be Y SATYA KUMAR YSRCP government invest As it became evident that BJP as Jagan is likely to be Uttar Pradesh Chief mentation of welfare schemes ing April-November last year, called the State Borrowing the funds mobilised by way of the image of the Jagan govern- punished for his inefficient Minister Yogi Adityanath has meant for farmers and other crossing the annual limit on Corporation. BJP National Secretary tax and market borrowings? ment took a beating because administration and for his no family, does not own any weaker sections of society, and borrowing – Rs 48,295.59 Going by the GSDP, AP NABARD and other banks of the lopsided administra- corruption? assets and has no heirs. put off payments to contrac- crore. ranks No. 3 in the country on rowings piled up as on are worried over the govern- tion, there are differences in What can the BJP do if an He improved UP’s rank tors. On average, the govern- the list of borrowers. The December 2020 to Rs 13,406 ment not investing the loans the government. YSRCP MP revolts and goes from 16 to 2 on the GSDP list, It is unfortunate that the AP ment’s borrowings in 2020-21 total borrowings of Jagan gov- crore. The Centre became extended to the State by them To cover up its inefficien- to court seeking to get Jagan’s improving it to US $268 bil- government has to borrow are put at over Rs 10,000 crore ernment constitute 142 per- alert as the state crossed the for infrastructure develop- cy, the AP Government sends bail cancelled? lion. pledging public assets and every month. The State cent over and above the FRBM limits and resorted to ment. The Centre is also at a its Finance Minister time and Referring to AP would Compared to Yogi future tax revenue. Development Corporation Budget proposals for 2020-21. reckless borrowing. loss of comprehension over again to Delhi to seek Central mean speaking about unpaid Adityanath, the performance The total debts of AP shot was set up only to borrow According to the Moreover, the government the AP Government siphon- funds. But the Modi govern- loans, market borrowings and of Jagan during the past two up to Rs 2,58,928 crore dur- funds. Moreover, the corpora- Comptroller and Auditor- is burdening people with ing off the funds given by it ment sees through these politics of victimisation, and years is dismal. ing the TDP regime from Rs tion is borrowing thousands General, the monetary deficit taxes. The government has under various schemes. plans. nothing more. Jagan’s followers should 97,000 crore at the time of of crores from the State Bank in AP reached Rs 68,536 crore decided to collect Rs 426 Diversion of funds would With each passing day, Our elders had a valid rea- realise how economic and bifurcation. By November of India, Canara Bank and last year. crore by way of property and lead to anarchy. everyone realised that devo- son when they said that one development indices have 2020, the total debts rose to Rs Punjab National Bank. How Interest on the total bor- garbage tax collection. The During the past two years, lution of any amount of funds suffers for one’s misdeeds. Black fungus Work on Polavaram Polavaram: cases go up KRMB-GRMB joint meeting Rs 11,600.15 cr cofferdam begins reimbursed... in the State Continued from Page 1 PNS n VIJAYAWADA built at the bottom to prevent PNS n VIJAYAWADA achieves little without TS water into Earth Cum Rock He said that the Polavaram Construction work on the Fill (ECRF) dam site. irrigation project is being Cases of mucormycosis, also ML MELLY MAITREYI details of all the projects in Polavaram lower cofferdam Construction work on the implemented by the known as Black fungus, have n HYDERABAD their jurisdiction but the offi- diaphragm wall began on ECRF dam will begin at the Government of Andhra gone up to 4,597 in Andhra cials from AP said that they Monday, marking another end of the year. Pradesh on behalf of the Pradesh, said the Health The joint meeting of Krishna would submit details of the crucial milestone in the mul- The upper cofferdam is Government of India. As per Department on Monday. and Godavari River projects over which they have tipurpose project. expected to be 2,480 meters approval from the Ministry of In the last one week, 151 Management Boards took no objection or concerns and Megha Engineering and long and 42.5 meters high, and Finance, Government of cases were reported and there place as scheduled on Monday, sought one week to do so. Infrastructures Limited work is underway inching India has been funding 100 were 225 recoveries besides albeit without the presence of However, the Boards insist- (MEIL) vice president D towards full scale construc- percent of the remaining cost 14 deaths, said the depart- representatives of the ed that the States should give Rangarajan launched the work tion. of the irrigation component ment. Telangana government. all the information sought. after puja in the presence of Construction of the entire of the project as on April, With these, the number of This was expected – the TS The Chairmen said that it Water Resources Department upper cofferdam averaging 40 2014. people cured of the infection, Engineer-in-Chief had written might not be possible to imple- DEE MKDV Prasad, Megha meters was completed. The Further, upon receipt of and deaths till date were not once, but thrice to the ment the Gazette notification Engineering Company gener- lower cofferdam is to be 1,616 bills from the State govern- 3,492 and 428 respectively, it Boards that the State’s and submit the action plan al manager K Muddu Krishna, m long and 30.50 m high. ment, and recommendations said. The active cases slid by Irrigation Department offi- tion issued by the Centre fix- The Chairmen of the Boards within a month with AP rais- Dev Mani Mishra, AGM MEIL has expedited con- of the same from Polavaram 88 to 677 during the week. cials would not be able to ing the jurisdiction of the suggested to Telangana to at ing certain objections and Rajesh, Coordinator Tagore struction of the crucial lower Project Authority (PPA) and In the last 24 hours, attend the meeting owing to KRMB and GRMB and by least send important engi- Telangana yet to give its views Chand and other engineers. cofferdam, which is 10 meters Central Water Commission Visakhapatnam district their presence at hearings con- bringing all the existing and neers if their senior engineer- and submit a status report to With construction of the deep and 1.2 meters wide. (CWC), reimbursement of reported one case and two ducted by the National Green proposed projects in both the ing officials could not make it. the Centre. upper cofferdam nearing com- MEIL has already completed the eligible amounts is being deaths. Chittoor district saw Tribunal and Supreme Court. Krishna and Godavari basins. But the Telangana govern- The Chairmen of the Boards pletion, MEIL has expedited about 62,730 cubic meters of made by the Ministry with three cases and one death. The Boards however went The board is bound by the ment did not comply. said that they were discussing work on the lower cofferdam. rock filling work on the lower the approval of the Ministry The district reported 40 cases ahead with the meeting that directive of the Jal Shakti Meanwhile, representatives the issue of providing CISF Another cofferdam will be cofferdam. of Finance (MoF). in a week, followed by Ana- was attended by representa- Ministry to submit an action from AP who attended the security at the project sites ntapur 32, Guntur 21, Kadapa tives and Irrigation plan for implementing the meeting said they have certain with the Centre and the AP 16 and East Godavari 13. Department officials from provisions of the notification objections over the provisions government was also corre- After two weeks, Vizianag- Andhra Pradesh. and hence it convened the in the Gazette notification sponding with Union Home HC takes top IAS aram district registered three The meeting was basically meeting with officials of both which they would bring to the and Jal Shakti Ministries on Jagan orders Wakf Tribunal... new cases while West called by both the Boards in the Telugu States, ostensibly to notice of the Centre. security by CISF personnel at officers to task... Continued from Page 1 year. He also asked them to Godavari saw no cases for the the wake of Gazette notifica- seek their inputs. The Boards wanted the the project sites. ensure honorariums are being third week in a row. Krishna Continued from Page 1 He asked them to depose Home paid to imams, muezzins and district also did not report Guards as security for Wakf pastors on time. any new case, the data of the When the senior IAS officers lands and take suggestions The officials informed the Health Department said. Urmila Gajapathi deposed before it, the High from the experts to the extent Chief Minister that new appli- Chittoor accounted for six PTSD cases on the rise ... Court made its anger clear at they can be utilised. The Chief cations were received from deaths in a week, East Raju bids for Continued from Page 1 the construction of gram and Minister directed officials to imams and muezzins seeking Godavari four, experienced together by so you're having trouble getting ward secretariat buildings, take up the survey of Wakf honorariums to which the Visakhapatnam two, Kurnool many people simultaneously. your life back under control, RBKs and panchayat office lands along with YSR Chief Minister asked them to and Anantapur one each. MANSAS post PTSD is a condition that is A study by NIMHANS talk to your doctor. This apart, buildings in government Jagananna comprehensive land take necessary steps to process The remaining eight dis- Continued from Page 1 known to commonly affect showed that people who stayed society also needs to become school premises located in survey. them. tricts did not see any. war veterans. in areas with more Covid-19 aware of PTSD and long villages, towns and cities in The officials informed the The officials proposed a It may be recalled that the He said that many people cases have shown PTSD. Covid," Dr Naveen said. violation of its orders. Chief Minister that around 500 Sub-Plan for minorities to State government had are unable to resume their pro- People have lost someone dear Dr Nallamalla said, "People The High Court said only acres of Wakf lands were freed which the Chief Minister appointed Sanchaita fessional engagements due to and isolation removed social should be made aware of long students from poorer sections from encroachments after the asked them to take necessary TODAY Gajapathi Raju as the hered- continuing symptoms greatly support. PTSD may start with- Covid so that they know how study in government schools YSRCP formed the government. steps. He was of the view that itary chairperson of impacting their productivity. in one month of a traumatic to handle it and are sympathet- and their studies will be dis- The Chief Minister asked implementation of any such ALMANAC MANSAS trust through "In some cases, patients with event, but sometimes symp- ic to those afflicted. Physicians turbed if such offices exist in them to open new graveyards Sub-Plan will increase funds Month & Paksham: GOs 72 and 74 in March mild illness or asymptomatic toms may appear much later. should keep abreast of scien- school premises. The court for minorities on priority this for minority welfare. Shravana & Shukla Paksha 2020. infection are also developing These symptoms cause signif- tific developments on the sub- also said that such offices will Panchangam However, the High Court symptoms of long Covid," the icant problems in social or ject so that they can apply create a political environ- had on June 14 cancelled the doctor said work situations and in relation- appropriate therapies to miti- ment in the premises of State- Tithi : Pratipada 18:55 appointment of Sanchaita In the mental health field, ships. They can also interfere gate the burden of long Covid." run schools which does not TS High Court Judge Justice... Nakshatram : Ashlesha 09:50 as the chairperson of the doctors are now looking at new with your ability to go about He said that employers bode well for academic activ- Time to Avoid :Time to Avoid (Bad time Trust and reinstated Ashok diagnostic criteria in terms of your normal daily tasks". should be sensitised about it so ities of children. Continued from Page 1 the bereaved family. She said to start any important work) Gajapathi Raju as the hered- Covid depression, Covid anx- He said that adding to the that they are empathetic in The court questioned the Justice Keshava Rao was itary trustee / chairman of iety, Covid PTSD and others. crisis India has very few men- their response towards affect- IAS officers whether any of Justice Ramana, in a condo- known for his knowledge and Rahukalam :7:36 am - 9:11 am MANSAS Trust as well as It is causing inflammatory tal health professionals. "We ed employees. them had studied in govern- lence message, said: "I am services rendered in the field Yamagandam : 10:46 am - 12:21 pm the chairperson of the board responses in the brain which is have one psychiatrist for every "Policymakers should be ment schools and whether deeply saddened to learn about of judiciary. Varjyam : 9:51 pm - 11:27 pm of Trustees of the Sri Varaha leading to recovered persons 2,00,000 population. If one made aware of it, so that they they were familiar with the the untimely demise of Justice In his death, the country Lakshmi Narasimha facing repeated panic attacks. has disturbing thoughts and make appropriate policies to difficulties faced by students P Keshava Rao garu. I have per- and especially Telangana lost Gulika : 1:56 pm - 3:31 pm Devasthanam at Dr K Naveen, a Hyderabad- feelings about a traumatic mitigate its impact on the from poorer sections. The sonally known him as a diligent a great legal luminary, the Good Time : (to start any important work) Simhachalam in based psychologist, said, "Grief, event for more than a month, country and its people," the court adjourned the case to and compassionate Judge. Governor said. Visakhapatnam. loss and fear had rarely been if they're severe, or if you feel doctor said. August 31 for further hearing. In his 35-year-long associ- The Chief Minister recalled Amritakalam : 8:12 am - 9:50 am ation with the legal profession the legal services rendered by Abhijit Muhurtham : 11:56 am - 12:46 pm in diverse capacities, Justice Justice Keshava Rao to the Keshava Rao contributed poor as a Judge, a release CODE RED FOR HUMANITY... PM’s call to combat... immensely in promoting the from CMO said. The Chief VIJAYAWADA cause of justice, the CJI said. Minister directed the officials Continued from Page 1 times the less stringent Paris level rise and worsening Continued from Page 1 for all in the region and it Justice Keshava Rao's ser- to conduct the last rites of the WEATHER goal with far worse heat waves, extremes such as heat waves, wanted to create an inclusive vices will be sorely missed by judge with full state honours. Forecast: Partly cloudy The world has already warmed droughts and flood-inducing droughts, floods and storms. "We need a framework for framework for maritime secu- the judicial fraternity in gen- Work in the High Court and Temp: 37/27 nearly 1.10C(20F) since then. downpours unless there are Tropical cyclones are getting mutual cooperation in order to rity in the region. eral and the High Court of Subordinate Courts in Humidity: 53% Under each scenario, the deep emissions cuts, the report stronger and wetter, while conserve and utilise our shared "The vision aims for a safe, Telangana in particular, he Telangana remained suspended Sunrise: 5:57 am report said, the world will said. Arctic sea ice is dwindling in maritime heritage. Such a secure and stable maritime said, and conveyed his condo- for Monday on account of the Sunset: 06:45 pm cross the 1.50C warming mark This report tells us that the summer and permafrost is framework cannot be created domain. For free maritime lences to members of the death of Justice Keshava Rao. Current Weather Conditions in the 2030s, earlier than some recent changes in the climate thawing. All of these trends by any country alone. It trade, it is also necessary that bereaved family. Justice Keshava Rao secured Updated AUGUST 09, 2021 5:00 PM past predictions. Warming has are widespread, rapid and will get worse, the report said. requires joint efforts by all of we fully respect the rights of Soundararajan expressed a Law degree from Kakatiya ramped up in recent years, data intensifying, unprecedented For example, the kind of us," he said. the seafarers of other coun- deep shock at the untimely University in 1986 and shows. in thousands of years, said heat wave that used to happen Underlining that the coun- tries," he said. passing away of Justice enrolled as a Member on the CHICKEN Our report shows that we IPCC Vice Chair Ko Barrett, only once every 50 years now tries' shared maritime her- The second principle, he Keshava Rao, a release from rolls of Bar Council of Andhra RATES `/KG need to be prepared for going senior climate adviser for the happens once a decade, and if itage is facing many chal- said, was that the settlement of Raj Bhavan said. Pradesh in April 1986. into that level of warming in U.S. National Oceanic and the world warms another lenges, Modi said, "We should maritime disputes should be Mourning the death of He practised in various Dressed/With Skin `240 the coming decades. But we Atmospheric Administration. degree Celsius (1.80F), it will remove barriers for legitimate peaceful and on the basis of Justice Keshava Rao, the branches of law which include Without Skin `260 can avoid further levels of With crucial international happen twice every seven maritime trade. Global pros- international law. Governor conveyed her con- Constitutional, Civil, Criminal Broiler at Farm `134 warming by acting on green- climate negotiations coming years, the report said. perity for all our nations His remarks assume signif- dolences to the members of and Election matters. house gas emissions, said up in Scotland in November, As the planet warms, places depends on the active flow of icance amidst China's mar- report co-chair Valerie world leaders said the report is will get hit more not just by maritime trade. Any hin- itime territorial dispute with EGG Masson-Delmotte, a climate causing them to try harder to extreme weather but by mul- drance in maritime trade can countries in the Indo-Pacific RATES `/100 scientist at France's Laboratory cut carbon pollution. U.S. tiple climate disasters at once, threaten the global economy." region on the South China Sea of Climate and Environment Secretary of State Anthony the report said. That's like Noting that free maritime and the East China Sea. VIJAYAWADA 426 Sciences at the University of Blinken called it a stark what's now happening in the trade has always been part of "This is very important for HYDERABDAD 496 Paris-Saclay. reminder." Western U.S., where heat the civilisational ethos of mutual trust and confidence. In three scenarios, the world The 3,000-plus-page report waves, drought and wildfires India, Modi said that New De- This is the only way we can VISAKHAPATNAM 557 will also likely exceed 20C from 234 scientists said warm- compound the damage, lhi has put forward the vision ensure global peace and stabil- RETAIL PRICE `4.26 (3.60F) over pre-industrial ing is already accelerating sea Mearns said. of Sagar - security and growth ity," Modi asserted. (IN VIJAYAWADA)

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Member of Parliament V Vijaya the Parliament, outside the The SI was suspended for YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Govt targeting SC/STs with Sai Reddy on Monday, thanking Parliament people will react in not taking action on four MP Nandigam Suresh has said the party for extending support huge numbers that will give complaints. After a depart- that TDP chief N Chandrababu for the struggle of the workers and impetus to struggles in the mental enquiry, the SI was Naidu has been trying to give hatred, vengeance: TDP employees against privatisation of streets,” he added. placed under suspension by a Dalit colour to the Amaravati PNS n VIJAYAWADA Vizag Steel Plant (VSP) to private He mentioned that Vijaya Sai the DIG. The orders were agitation being carried out by players. Reddy was playing a prominent issued on Sunday. his benamis to safeguard his Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader The CPI leader mentioned role in Rajya Sabha. On the other SP Rahul Dev Sharma personal interests. KS Jawahar on Monday that the future consequences of hand, Vice-President and Rajya warned that stern action Speaking to the media here expressed serious concern that VSP privatisation was explained parties into a single platform and Sabha Chairman Muthavarapu would be initiated if any on Monday, MP Suresh said the exploitation and persecution honestly and sought the contin- in order to resist the sale of the Venkaiah Naidu was a student police officials resorted to that the social status of the wanted the poor to get educat- of Dalits was crossing all limits uous support of leaders of Left Vizag steel plant to the private sec- leader of Andhra University, who corrupt practices and derelic- women who took part in ed in English medium, it was under the unconstitutional and parties by mentioning the names tor,” he said. participated very actively in Vizag tion of duty. He asked the Amaravati agitation is well Naidu who opposed it as he oppressive regime of Chief of Narayana, Madhu and Narayana said that on this Steel Plant agitation. “Fortunately, police officials to behave in a known but Chandrababu does not want the weaker sec- Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy Ramakrishna. “We definitely ful- issue you can take a representa- he is in a position to command respectful manner with the Naidu is trying to bluff that tions to have such privileges, in Andhra Pradesh. fil our task as you are represent- tion of all Opposition parties to the Union government and its complainants. He said that they are Dalits. he said and added that Jawahar accused the ing as the leader of YSRCP in Prime Minister Narendra Modi in governance and let us protect the the FIRs should be registered He said that everyone in that Chandrababu Naidu is not Jaganmohan Reddy regime of Rajya Sabha and playing an active order to bring pressure. “Already, Vizag Steel Plant with all kinds of immediately on all kinds of group is either millionaires or staying in Amaravati but is still targeting the SC/STs with hatred role. You can unite all opposition anti-Modi forces are being efforts,” Narayana said. crimes. Naidu’s benamis. He stated taking up such agitations to and vengeance that were that what Chandrababu Naidu lure people. unheard of in the independent was doing in the name of Stating that it was Naidu history of the country. AP now the rally, which was aimed at Amravati was not a movement who played with the lives of came to stand on top with regard teaching a fitting lesson to the but a selfish campaign to safe- Amaravati farmers, he said to the suppression of the anti-Dalit Chief Minister. Jawahar TDP urges Jagan to bail out weavers guard his personal interests. that Chandrababu Naidu was fundamental rights of the Dalits. termed it shameful on the part of Naidu was trying to keep bent upon opposing every- In a statement here, the TDP the YSRCP regime to suppress PNS n VIJAYAWADA the suicide of weaver B ment pass on the welfare The TDP also resolved to Dalits in the forefront of any thing that Chief Minister YS leader said that their party would the Dalits on the one hand and Narayana on the National benefits to all handloom step up its agitation and agitation, as it was a ploy by Jagan Mohan Reddy was hold a 'Dalit Pratighatana' continue large scale propaganda Leader of the Opposition N Handloom Day mirrored the workers. The previous TDP expose the mindset of the him to use Dalits as tools in doing for the weaker sections (Resistance) rally on August 10 on the welfare programmes on Chandrababu Naidu on prevailing tragic conditions. regime implemented such YSRCP with regard to non- agitations rather than truly as he felt that the Chief to bend the necks of the the other. While the TDP made all Monday demanded that the It was the immediate duty of programmes that gave Rs payment of the huge pending fighting for them. Minister has been correcting Jaganmohan Reddy government efforts to stand by the side of the YSRCP government take the YSRCP government to 50,000 benefit per year to NREGS bills. The YSRCP MP Suresh recalled that it Chandrababu Naidu’s mis- and make it respect the rights of SC/STs, the present Jaganmohan immediate steps to revive protect the family members each weaver. The YSRCP Reddy government was was Naidu who went to court takes and paving the way for the downtrodden. The rally will Reddy rule was behaving the previous regime's schem- of the suicide victim. It was cancelled all those pro- deliberately and vengefully opposing the distribution of a better State. He said that the be held from the Babu Jagjivan atrociously to destroy all chances es in order to rescue the ha- condemnable that the YSRCP grammes and it was now avoiding the NREGS pay- house sites for the Dalits in Chief Minister had reiterated Ram Statue in Gymkhana for the development of the ndloom sector from its crisis. had been removing all the giving just Rs 24,000. There ments in total contempt for Amaravati region, citing that he intended to set up grounds to Ambedkar statue weaker sections of society. The Addressing a meeting of benefits of the weavers ever were over 3.5 lakh looms in the court orders. As per the demographic imbalance as capitals in three areas that near Thummalapalli Kala Kshetra CM should answer whether only party leaders, Naidu con- since it came to power. the State but the Jagan regime NREGS Act, the government they could turn the capital into were severely neglected dur- in Vijayawada city. The Dalit his children should study in demned the negligent atti- The TDP leaders passed a gave benefit to just 80,000 would have to pay pending slums. ing the Chandrababu Naidu organisations and the people's foreign countries but not those of tude of the Jaganmohan resolution at the meeting last year and 69,000 weavers bills along with interest if When the Chief Minister government. organisations should take part in the poorer families. Reddy regime saying that demanding that the govern- this year. there was any delay. KRMB told TS to stop power generation thrice MANSAS row: Probe into misuse of position by ex-official PNS n VIJAYAWADA ate power. However, Telangana but later, it started pumping GENCO failed to pay heed to from other projects like PNS n VIJAYAWADA irregular sale of lands and ernment against K ities in MANSAS Trust, Over the last few months, the KRMB’s requests and contin- Nagarjuna Sagar and other irregularities in Ramachandra Mohan and he Vizianagaram. After careful Krishna River Management ued with power generation. Pulichintala. The State government has MANSAS Trust, was kept under suspension. A examination a report was sub- Board wrote to the Telangana It may be recalled that pro- MoS, Ministry of Jal Shakti entrusted the Vigilance and Vizianagaram. three-member committee was mitted to the Special State government at least thrice jects being constructed by AP Prahlad Singh Patel told Rajya Enforcement department with G Vani Mohan, Principal appointed against the mis- Commissioner, Endowments to stop further release of water on the river Krishna and also Sabha on Monday that the conducting an inquiry into Secretary to Government, conduct and mis-use of official department. immediately through several usage of water by Telangana to KRMB vide its letter on June irregularities committed by K Endowments department, on position in deletion of large The authorities found that a projects on the river Krishna generate power ignoring the 17, 2021 requested TS GENCO Ramachandra Mohan, former Monday issued orders of con- extents of lands from the prop- huge loss of about Rs 74.72 common to both the Telugu interests of farmers in AP had authorities to stop further Additional Commissioner-II, ducting a thorough inquiry by erty register of Sri crore was incurred to the insti- states to generate power. become a flashpoint between release of water immediately in large extents of lands from the Vigilance & Enforcement Varahalakshmi Narasimha tution as per SR office valua- KRMB wrote to Telangana both the Telugu states. through Srisailam Left Power the property register of Sri Department into the irregular- Swamy Vari Devasthanam, tions. The suspension order after Andhra Pradesh raised a Initially Telangana had House and follow the water Varahalakshmi Narasimha ities. Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam will be with immediate effect, red flag over the usage of pumped water through release orders issued by Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Earlier, disciplinary action unauthorizedly and irregular pending initiation of discipli- Krishna river water to gener- Srisailam left power house, KRMB. Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam, was initiated by the State gov- sale of lands, other irregular- nary action against him. Strengthen GO Revised No.1 to make schedule of sex workers’ electoral rolls life better: NGO announced PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA

The representatives of The Election Commission of Vimukti and Ilfat submitted India has announced a a representation to AR Special Summary Revision Anuradha, Principal INS Shivalik, Kadmatt reach (SSR) programme of Photo Secretary to Government, Electoral Rolls with reference Department of Women & to January 1, 2022 as the qual- Child Welfare, on Monday Brunei to strengthen ties ifying date as per the sched- seeking reinforcement of GO ule taking up the SSR, 2022 No 1 that would help sex PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM hence would be devoid of any in Andhra Pradesh. workers and survivors of traf- physical contact between the K Vijayanand, Chief ficking for their social As part of India's Act East pol- personnel of participating Electoral Officer, in a state- engagement and alternative icy, two Indian Naval ships – Navies. ment on Monday, said that livelihoods. Shivalik and Kadmatt – have INS Shivalik and Kadmatt are special campaign days will be On the occasion, the reached Muara, Brunei to par- the latest indigenously designed organised during the period Vimukti and Ilfat leaders ticipate in various bilateral pro- and built, multi-role guided of lodging of claims and explained the impact of lock- fessional interactions with the missile stealth frigate and anti- objections on November 20 down on women in prostitu- Royal Brunei Navy. submarine corvette respective- and 21. tion. The exercise will provide an ly, and form part of the Indian The BLO of each polling The lockdown has hit mil- opportunity to both the Navies Navy's Eastern Fleet based at station will be available along lions of people working in the to enhance interoperability, gain Visakhapatnam under the with the booth level agent informal sector and also from best practices and develop Eastern Naval Command. appointed by the political brought non-essential eco- a common understanding of The two ships are equipped parties on these special cam- nomic activity has come to a procedures for maritime securi- with a versatile array of weapons paign days at the respective halt. The government has ty operations. The harbour inter- and sensors, can carry multi-role polling stations along with announced relief schemes for actions and exercises at sea aim helicopters, and represent the the draft electoral roils to go the poor, but women in sex to consolidate the strong bond maturation of India's warship- through the voters lists and work remained outside their shared by the two Navies and building capabilities. identify the corrections and ambit. In India, sex work is would be another step towards After completion of the exer- to receive the applications, not illegal, but it is well known strengthening India-Brunei cise with Royal Brunei Navy, guide the applications and that sex is prevalent. defence relations. The bilateral both ships will head to Guam to clear their doubts at the According to Andhra exercise would conclude with a participate in exercise MAL- polling stations. Pradesh State Aids Control passage exercise August 12. ABAR-21 with the Japanese While filing their applica- Society (APSACS) reports, With the prevailing Covid-19 Maritime Self Defence Force tions, all the electors shall Andhra Pradesh had 1,20,000 pandemic, the interactions and (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy provide the information Commercial Sex Workers exercises will be conducted as (RAN) and the United States accurately in the columns of (CSW). ‘non-contact’ activities and Navy (USN). the relevant form. Farmers in four districts left high and dry due to deficit rainfall VKL GAYATRI across the State on June 8 this year, Rainfall from June 1 till date (in mm) places. The prevailing weather n VISAKHAPATNAM heralding an active monsoon District Normal Actual conditions will continue for some season, the showers were not more time. Unless a low pressure It’s been two-and-a-half months evenly distributed, resulting in SKLM 372 286 area or a depression is formed, the since the southwest monsoon has deficit rainfall in some districts VZM 356 279 monsoon cannot be active,” a sci- set in. However, the North coastal where the farmers are left high VSP 373 - entist of the Indian Meteorological districts of AP - Srikakulam, and dry. Department (IMD) said. Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam According to statistics, the rain- rainfall was recorded. However, The farmers are worried about as well as the South coastal district fall recorded so far is below 20 per- during the past one month, most the delay in rains. “Normally, the of Nellore are yet to receive nor- cent of the normal rainfall. The of the mandals in these districts first round of Kharif works would mal rainfall in the first session. rainfall of 20 percent and above is have not recorded adequate rain- be completed by July-end. Even in These districts are lagging behind considered a deficit and above 40 fall. The groundwater level in the the middle of August, we are anx- the others in taking up Kharif percent scanty. Srikakulam, affected districts is also alarming iously waiting for rain. If the works even in the middle of Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam and and the people are facing a tough works are delayed, the crops August and the farmers are look- Nellore districts have been listed in time even for drinking water. would have to face the threat of ing skyward to ward off the the deficient category. Farmers “Though the cool wind cyclones in November and drought-like situation. started Kharif operations in mid- enveloped the entire State in mid- December,” B Tatabbai, a farmer Though cool winds swept July at place where close to normal June, it was not active at several from Nellimarla lamented. TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 04 TDP demands probe into washing Disha app handy for women’s safety: Dy CM PNS n ELURU

Deputy Chief Minister Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas has asked away of Pulichintala crest gate women to download the Disha app and use it as a weapon to PNS n GUNTUR protect themselves when they are in trouble. Amid police restrictions, a A district level awareness group of Telugu Desam Party programme on Disha app was (TDP) leaders, including for- held at the CRR Reddy Degree mer MLA Yerapathineni College auditorium here on Srinivasa Rao, visited the KL Monday in which Collector Rao Sagar Pulichintala project, Kartikeya Mishra, IGP K V where a radial gate was washed Mohan Rao, SP Rahul Dev away a few days ago. Sharma and Mayor Nurjahan A TDP delegation, led by Pedababu participated. former MLAs Yerapathineni Addressing the programme, Srinivasa Rao and the Deputy Chief Minister Kommalapati Sridhar, left for described the Disha app as a Pulichintala project to visit in weapon in women’s hands to the wake of the washing away protect themselves. of one of its crest gates. The “The Disha Act was enact- district should download the protect women and make explained to the women and police stopped the TDP leaders’ ed by the government to pun- Disha app. efforts to provide better service girls who attended the pro- vehicles at Maddipadu village ish those who harass and attack Eluru range DIG K V to them. “It is imperative to gramme about the significance in Acchampet mandal. They women. The Union govern- Mohan Rao said that in many prevent crimes before they of Disha app and how to down- told the TDP leaders that only ment is yet to accord approval incidents the police could take place. The Disha app will load it. four leaders would be allowed for the same,” Srinivas said. reach the scene within seven be useful for that and all Eluru Smart City to visit the Pulichintala project. He said that 18 Mahila minutes after receiving the women should download it to (Corporation) Chairman In protest against the police police stations were being set complaint through the Disha avail when they are in trouble,” Boddani Akhila, Eluru Urban restrictions, the TDP leaders up with modern technology app. He said that the State gov- the SP said. Development Chairman and activists agitated there, inflow to the project was 5 lakh Reddy on the project. Pulichintala project developed and two-wheelers were allocat- ernment allocated a special Mayor Shaik Noorjahan said Eswari Balaram and Sahitya raising slogans against the cusecs and wondered what the Former MLA Srinivasa Rao leaks. ed to them. vehicle to investigate Disha that the Disha App was formu- Academy chairman P police and the government. situation would be if the inflows said that the TDP then itself Former MLA Sridhar held The minister took strong complaints and set up a special lated to reduce the gap between Srilakshmi also spoke. However, the police allowed a were 20 lakh cusecs. announced that the then Chief Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan exception to the comments court. the police and people. Later, the Deputy Chief few TDP leaders to visit the He demanded that the gov- Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy Reddy responsible for the inci- made by some leaders belittling “So far, 22,44,000 women “As many as 7,35,569 peo- Minister released posters on project. The leaders went to the ernment order an enquiry on was doing ‘Dhana Yagnam' in dent and demanded his resig- the Disha app and called upon have registered for Disha app ple have downloaded the app the Disha app. project and saw the 16th block the incident with the irrigation the name of ‘Jala Yagnam’. The nation to the Chief Minister women and girls to create and efforts will continue to in July. The police received SEB Additional SP C Jaya where the crest gate was project experts. He lashed out washing away of the crest gate post. awareness on the Disha app. ensure that over one crore 6,875 calls through Disha app Rama Raju, RDO Rachana, washed away. at the government saying it is is the result of ‘Dhana Jagnam’, TDP leaders Venna District Collector Kartikeya women download the app of which 6,743 calls were only DSPs Dilip Kiran, KV Speaking to the media on the not releasing funds for the the TDP former MLA com- Sambasiva Reddy and Kilari Mishra said that the officials within the jurisdiction of Eluru for testing. However, there are Satyanarayana, Srinivasa Rao, occasion, TDP former MLA G maintenance of the project mented. Rajan Babu were among the should ensure that at least 15 range,” the DIG said. 132 genuine calls asking for Subhakar and Circle Inspectors V Anjaneyulu said that the crest which reflects the sincerity of He expressed doubt that TDP leaders who visited the lakh women out of the total SP Rahul Dev Sharma said help," the Mayor said. were among those who were gate was washed away when the Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan nine crest gates of the project. population of 40 lakh in the the police are always ready to The police officials present. Sreevani reiterates govt commitment to Adivasis PNS n VIJAYAWADA Day (International Day of Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan 2021-22 was released to various World’s Indigenous Peoples) as Reddy, our State government sections of ST beneficiaries Pamula Pushpa Sreevani, a State festival to reaffirm its has rededicated itself to the directly to their SB accounts Deputy CM and Minister for commitment to protect and welfare and development of through DBT mode during Tribal Welfare inaugurated the promote the rich repository of Scheduled Tribes in the State. 2020-21 and 2021-22 so far, national seminar on ‘Tribal tribal heritage and culture, Andhra Pradesh has the dis- added the Deputy CM Policies and Programmes in native to the State of Andhra tinction of being the first State Sreevani. India: Regional Reflections in Pradesh, and its commitment to bring out legislation for The others who spoke on the the Context of Globalization’ to the socio-economic develop- implementation of Tribal Sub- occasion included Kantilal on Monday. ment of the tribals Plan. Dande, Secretary (TW), Dr Addressing the gathering, She said that Andhra The Government is imple- Navaljit Kapoor, Joint the Deputy CM said that the Pradesh is one of the states gov- menting ‘Navaratnalu’ a flag- Secretary, MoTA, GoI, P Ranjit Government of Andhra erned by the provisions of V ship programme towards the Basha, Director, TW, GoAP, Pradesh was committed to Schedule. “After the reorgani- well-being of all in saturation Prof BJ Rao, Vice-Chancellor, organising the celebrations in sation of the State of Andhra mode with special focus on STs University of Hyderabad, E a befitting manner and accord- Pradesh in 2014, we have areas notified under V of the State on an equity basis. Ravindra Babu, Additional ingly issued orders that August intensified our efforts for trib- Schedule spread over 38 man- An amount of Rs 1572.3 crore Director (TW), NGO repre- 9 shall be celebrated in the State al welfare. After bifurcation, we dals in five districts. Under the for the year 2020-21 and Rs sentatives and research schol- every year as World Adivasi have 34 tribal communities and able leadership of our beloved 1202.76 crore for the year ars s took part in the seminar. Make use of Temple EO pulled welfare schemes, 165 new tribal Rs 226 crore spent on tribals: Minister Adivasis told panchayats set PNS n ONGOLE up for apathy over PNS n KAKINADA up: Tammineni Prakasam District Collector Minister for BC Welfare Ch Govt committed to uplift of Adivasis: Collector Pravin Kumar has asked the PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Srinivasa Venugopal Krishna Adivasi people to pursue ‘Nandi’ idol theft PNS n and MLA Dhanalakshmi partic- ELURU education and avail the wel- The World Adivasi Day was ipated in the 28th International fare schemes being imple- PNS n KAKINADA know of it only after reading celebrated in the north Adivasi Day (International Day West Godavari District mented by the State and a media report about the inci- coastal districts on Monday. of the World’s Indigenous Collector Kartikeya Mishra Union governments for their Deputy Commissioner of dent,” he told the temple Agency areas in the three dis- People) organised on the has said that the government bright future. Endowments department, officials. The Deputy tricts organised various pro- premises of ITDA office at is committed to the welfare The Collector, along with Medepalli Vijaya Raju, and Commissioner spoke to the grammes and events. While Rampachodavaram on Monday. and uplift of Adivasi people MLC Pothula Sunita, partic- other officials on Monday vis- police and asked to register an celebrating the day in the The minister and the MLA and Chief Minister Y S ipated in the International ited the Golingeswara Swamy FIR immediately in connec- largest Agency area in the danced with some Adivasi Jaganmohan Reddy has been Adivasi Day programme temple in Biccavolu where a tion with the idol theft. state at Paderu, women on the occasion and evincing special interest for organised in the Ambedkar 'Nandi' was stolen on August 6. Vijaya Raju inspected the Visakhapatnam MLAs B participated in their tradition- the development of the Bhavan here on Monday. Vijaya Raju, accompanied idols in the temple and Mutyalanaidu and al and cultural programmes. Agency areas. Speaking on the occasion, by Ramachandrapuram divi- enquired about the number of Bhagyalakshmi reeled out Speaking on the occasion, the International Adivasi Day the Collector exhorted the sion Inspector Siva Lingas in the temple and the State government’s tribal minister said that over 50,000 (International Day of the Adivasi youth to pursue edu- Ramalingeswara Rao and their present status. He said welfare programmes. Adivasi families live in 11 World’s Indigenous People) Prasanna Lakshmi, Polavaram construction of the com- cation for a bright future Central Archaeology depart- that there were CCTV cam- The MLAs, who participat- Agency mandals. The minister was organised at DSP Latha Kumari and others pound wall of AP Girijana and the government is pro- ment officials, visited the tem- eras on the temple premises ed in the celebrations, said informed that Rs 226 crore Kotaramachandrapuram in participated. Welfare School and the Boys’ viding all the facilities for ple and inspected the place and a night watchman and the that the government had dis- worth of benefits had been Buttayagudem mandal on The Collector assured that Junior College, which was them. He said that the gov- where the Nandi idol was stealing of Nandi idol reflect- tributed 1.04 acres of land to extended to the tribal people in Monday to create awareness he would strive to develop the constructed at a cost of Rs ernment has taken many stolen. ed their utter indifference, he 1.13 lakh tribals in the past these mandals. and protect the rights of area and implement pro- 51.68 lakh under the ‘Naadu- steps and it is implementing Temple Executive Officer said and added that the two years. Dhanalakshmi said that she Adivasis in which MLA T grammes for the welfare of Nedu’ programme. Later, the various welfare schemes for Subramanyam informed the required ritual rites would be Visakhapatnam District feels proud to be born in a trib- Balaraju, ITDA Project Adivasi people. Later, he and Collector and the MLA plant- their uplift and progress. officials that some miscreants performed in the temple lest Collector Dr. A al family. The minister and the Director Anand, the MLA unveiled the plaque ed saplings on the school The Collector directed the gained entry into the com- the sentiments of devotees Mallikharjuna said that MLA handed over house pattas Jangareddygudem RDO to mark the completion of premises. officials to focus on curbing pound from the backside of hurt and to sanctify the according to the govern- to the beneficiaries. They also the mother and infant mor- the temple temple and premises. ment directions internet extended Rs 7.98 crore worth tality rate in remote areas decamped with the ‘Nandi’ It may be mentioned here facility would be provided to linkage loans to 302 self-help where a large number of idol. that 'The Pioneer' brought to 400 tiny tribal hamlets by groups. ITDA, revenue and Adivasi people live. He asked The Deputy Commissioner light the theft of the 'Nandi' 2024. DRDA officials were present. the officials to implement expressed anger over the EO idol of the 8th century temple In Vizianagaram district, welfare schemes to the and other officials for their in Biccavolu, built by East Deputy Chief Minister P Minister informed Adivasis with transparency. indifference to the theft of the Chola emperors. Though the Pushpa Sreevani participated The Collector promised idol. He asked them why they incident took place on August in the celebrations. She also that Rs 226 crore to provide rights on their for- had failed to inform the high- 6, the temple EO and the performed Dhimsa dance, worth of benefits had est lands which they are cul- er-ups. priests had kept the incident a along with Adivasi women, as tivating and the survey for the “The higher officials of the secret by not informing the a part of celebrations. been extended to purpose was completed. The Endowments department were higher officials. After seeing Collector of Vizianagaram the tribal people in Collector underlined the not informed about the disap- the news item in The Pioneer, district A Surya Kumari need for providing medical pearance of the ‘Nandi’ idol the temple officials informed presided over the celebra- these mandals. and education facilities to the from the temple. We came to the higher officials. tions. tribal people. AP tops in implementation 136 grievances received during ‘Spandana’ programme of welfare schemes: Sidda PNS n ONGOLE from various problems across and her parents but later they their complaints to ensure jus- PNS n ONGOLE welfare scheme he will intro- the district came with com- found that he had only studied tice to them. The SP told the duce for the poor. All Chief Prakasam District SP Malika plaints and submitted their up to the Tenth standard and details of the complainants and Former minister and YSRCP Ministers in the country are Garg has said that 136 griev- grievances in written form. In her husband and their family their problems to the concerned leader Sidda Raghava Rao has taking a cue from Jaganmohan ances have been received during this programme, the District SP members had been harassing police station officials through said that Andhra Pradesh has Reddy in this regard,” he laud- the ‘Spandana’ programme on spoke face to face with the her mentally and physically video conference and directed occupied the first position in ed. Monday and assured that every complainants and enquired apart from forcing her to pay them to take appropriate action the country in implementing Raghava Rao said that the complaint will be resolved. about their grievances and thor- extra dowry. and provide speedy justice to the welfare schemes for the poor. people of Andhra Pradesh The SP conducted the oughly examined them. Dasari Ramesh, a com- complainants as per the law. She Talking to the media here on used to celebrate AP ‘Spandana’ programme follow- Complainants freely submitted plainant from Ulavapadu man- also ordered officers to submit Monday, he said that Andhra Formation Day on November ing the Covid norms at the dis- their petition before the SP dal, Chakicharla village, alleged a report on the action taken on Pradesh is leading the country 1, remembering the supreme trict police office. The SP regarding family disputes, hus- that two persons from the same the ‘Spandana’ complaints. in achieving progress and sacrifice of Potti Sriramulu. ordered the police officers to band/dowry harassment, village had been speaking to OSD K Chowdeswari, DSB implementing various welfare However, after bifurcation of inquire into the complaints employment/online frauds, land him in an objectionable manner DSP B Mariyadasu, SC/ST Cell schemes for the poor. the combined AP state, the received through ‘Spandana’ disputes and other issues. by consuming alcohol and DSP N Suresh Babu, SB-II “The Chief Ministers of then Chief Minister N programme and see to it that The complainant Sheikh slapped the plaintiff due to old inspector N Srikanth Babu, various states in the country Chandrababu Naidu diluted justice is delivered to the victims Sadhika belonging to Podili, rivalry. ‘Spandana’ programme SIs and are looking towards AP Chief the significance of the SP in a swift manner. complained that her husband The SP assured them that she other staff participated in the Minister Y S Jaganmohan Formation Day on November The complainants suffering had married her by lying to her would thoroughly look into event. Reddy to know which new 1, he regretted. TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 nation 05

India shall aim at top 10 slot Delhi: Anti-Muslim slogans raised Adityanath govt cannot hide ‘plight' of INDIA in Olympics: Venkaiah Naidu at Jantar Mantar, FIR filed farmers by giving full page ads: Priyanka CORNERfter the best-ever performance at the just-concluded Tokyo Olympics, India shall look at video showing anti-Muslim slogans being raised during a protest at Jantar Mantar here is ttacking the Uttar Pradesh government, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday Abreaking into the top 10 at the earliest possible, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Abeing widely circulated on social media, following which the Delhi Police registered a Asaid it cannot hide the "plight" of farmers by giving full page advertisements and asked what Naidu said on Monday as the House lauded medal winners and the gritty losers in close case in connection with the matter on Monday, officials said. Hundreds of people had it had done about the "black agri laws". The Congress general secretary's attack came over a finishes. In an unusually long speech, Naidu termed the Indian contingent's performance attended the protest organised by Bharat Jodo Aandolan at Jantar Mantar on Sunday. media report on a farmer allegedly committing suicide in Pichaura village under Kanpur Dehat at the Tokyo Olympics "the first moment of national awakening in sports". "The Tokyo Shipra Srivastava, media in-charge of Bharat Jodo Aandolan, said the protest was held after his crops were ruined due to floods in the village. "Farmers are the soul of this country. Games turned out to be the best Olympic moment for our nation in the last 121 years of under the leadership of advocate and former BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay. The UP government cannot hide the plight of the farmers by giving full page advertisements. its Olympic journey," he said. "It took such a long time to script a 'We However, she denied any links to those Tell me what did you do -- With regard to stray cattle? too can do it' moment, erasing the memories of desperation, despon- who raised anti-Muslim slogans. Compensation for crop loss? Payment of sugarcane dues? dency, dejection and disbelief, compounded by poor medal perfor- "The protest was held against colonial About black agri laws? Regarding inflation and the price of mance every four years," Naidu added. India finished at 47 in the laws and demanding to abolish 222 electricity?" she said in a tweet in Hindi. Farmers, mainly Tokyo medal tally, far improved from 67 in the last Games in Rio. British laws. We have seen the video, but from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have "Four gold medals would have placed us at around 20 and another have no idea who they are. The police been camping at Delhi's borders since November last year four among the top 10 in the medals tally," he said. "It is to be much should take strict action against the in protest against the three laws. Out of them, a small higher on the medals table given the feasibility as revealed from our persons who raised the slogans," group of 200 farmers are now staging a protest at Jantar Tokyo performances. Our mission shall be in the top 10 at the earliest Srivastava said. Upadhyay too denied Mantar in central Delhi after getting special permission. possible." Members thumped their desks when the reference was any involvement in the anti-Muslim The Congress and several other Opposition parties are read out. slogan shouting incident. demanding a repeal of the farm laws.

LS adjourned for the day amid Clearing Bills without debate protest by opposition members PNS n NEW DELHI members to go back to their seats. "Question Hour is a medi- Lok Sabha was adjourned for um to discuss issues, please the day on Monday amid contin- participate in this," Agrawal said. is murder of democracy: Cong uous protests by opposition Soon, he adjourned the House members over Pegasus snoop- till noon. When the House met PNS n NEW DELHI agenda in such a manner as the ing controversy and other again at noon, Agarwal, who House has not been in order. issues. As the House recon- was in the chair allowed papers With the government introducing Joshi's deputy Arjun Ram vened at 2 pm after being related to different ministries to and getting a number of bills Meghwal accused the Congress adjourned four times before in be tabled in the House. Then he passed in Parliament amid a din, leaders of making wrong state- the day, opposition members Congress leaders alleged in the ments. trooped into the Well. Rama Shah behind attacks Lok Sabha on Monday that However, the Opposition Devi, who was in the Chair, democracy is being "murdered" in members stopped shouting slo- urged the members to go back the House. gans and protesting from the to their seats and let the discus- Congress leaders like Adhir Well of the House and most of sion on COVID-19 take place. As on Abhishek, TMC Ranjan Chowdhury and Manish them went back to their seats the protesting members were Tewari attacked the government when Social Justice and unwilling to relent, the House as it introduced three bills in the Empowerment Minister Virendra was adjourned for the day. House and got as many passed as Kumar introduced the When the House met for the day allowed Aayush Minister men in Tripura: Didi Opposition members continued Constitution (127th Amendment) in the morning, Opposition Sarbananda Sonowal to intro- with their protests over the Bill that seeks to restore the members sought to raise vari- duce The National Commission PNS n KOLKATA power. We condemn the Pegasus snooping controversy, states' power to classify the back- ous issues, including the for Homoeopathy (Amendment) attacks on Abhishek and our except when a Constitution structive debates in Parliament Classes and tribals. We will accept ward classes. Pegasus spyware controversy Bill, 2021 and The National West Bengal Chief Minister party activists in Tripura," she amendment bill was tabled. and urged the Opposition mem- your suggestions," he said. The Lok Sabha is likely to and started shouting slogans Commission for Indian System Mamata Banerjee on Monday said after meeting injured RSP's NK Premachandran bers to go back to their seats so A combined Opposition has debate the bill on Tuesday. following which the proceedings of Medicine (Amendment) Bill, alleged that Union Home TMC workers at state-run noted that three bills were passed that discussions on the bills could been demanding that the House A Constitution amendment were adjourned till 11:30 am. 2021 amidst strong opposition. Minister Amit Shah had SSKM hospital here. in 10 minutes and likened it to begin. debate the Pegasus issue first. bill requires the House to be in When the Question Hour TMC member Saugata Roy said orchestrated the recent attacks "Such attacks would not "cooking dosas". "We are ready for day-long dis- Both Chowdhury and Tewari order during its passage as a divi- resumed at 11:30 am, he opposed the introduction of on her nephew and TMC have been possible without the Parliamentary Affairs Minister cussions. The (Narendra) Modi alleged that democracy is being sion of votes is mandatory. Opposition members trooped the Homeopathy bill as it would national general secretary Union home minister's active Pralhad Joshi asserted that the government is bringing bills for "murdered" with the government Most parties are likely to sup- into Well. Rajendra Agrawal, be detrimental to the Abhishek Banerjee and other support. He is behind these government wants long and con- the welfare of the Other Backward pushing ahead with its legislative port the bill. who was in the Chair, asked Homeopathy profession. party workers, and asserted attacks which were carried that she won't be cowed down out in front of Tripura Police by such acts. as it remained mute spectators. Opposition stages walkout as RS Denying the charge as The Tripura chief minister Singh questions Mamata's intention in opposing Electricity Bill "baseless", the West Bengal BJP doesn't have the audacity to takes up Taxation Amendment Bill said that going by Banerjee's order such attacks," she said. NEW DELHI: Power Minister R K reservations raised by in the power distribution consumers will have an option to logic, she should be blamed for Two TMC leaders were NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Monday took up The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Singh on Monday raised doubts the states. She had sector by de-licensing choose power supply service post-poll violence and mur- injured in an attack allegedly Bill, 2021, with Opposition Congress, DMK and TMC staging a walkout, saying over the intention of West Bengal called the new the segment. The providers just like they have in the ders of saffron party workers by BJP workers at Ambassa in adequate time was not given to them to prepare for a discussion on the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in amendments “anti- Union minister would telecom sector. The telecom con- in the state. Tripura's Dhalai district on proposed legislation. The bill was listed in the supplementary agenda for the opposing the Electricity people”. When soon write a letter to sumers can port their mobile Her allegation comes days Saturday. day. When the House assembled at 3.30 pm after a brief adjournment, Leader (Amendment) Bill, 2021, asking asked about the letter, address the concerns numbers with different services after Abhishek Banerjee and Referring to the attack, of Opposition and Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge protested against the why she wants to protect monop- Singh told reporters, raised by Banerjee. He providers. But, such facility is not TMC activists were attacked in Banerjee said, "The car carry- taking up of the bill, saying the supplementary agenda was circulated at 2.15 oly in electricity distribution. Last “Why does she has planned to write available in the power supply ser- separate incidents in Tripura, ing our youth leaders pm. He said the members of the House cannot do justice during the debate on week, Banerjee had reportedly (Banerjee) want to protect such letter to West Bengal vice, and consumers are subject to where the party hopes to Debangshu Bhattacharya, Jaya ä bill which gets circulate only a few hours before being taken up. "We cannot wrote a letter to Prime Minister monopoly in the power distribu- as well as Kerala governments to expensive and inefficient monopo- expand its base ahead of the Dutta and Sudip Raha was support such wrong practice. We are walking out,” Kharge said. Responding Narendra Modi, protesting against tion sector especially when Kolkata explain about the salient features lies. The minister will also explain 2023 assembly elections. pelted with stones. The wind- to this, Leader of the House and Union Minister Piyush Goyal said it was not the government's plan to intro- has one of the highest electricity of the Bill and its benefits for ordi- other provisions like cross-subsi- "The BJP is running an shield of the vehicle was the first time that a supplementary agenda was circulated. He also said the duce the Electricity (Amendment) tariffs in country?" Singh also said nary consumers. Once the Bill dies and renewable purchase anarchic government in smashed and even shots were Taxation Amendment Bill as well as The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, Bill, 2021, in Parliament in the the Bill is intended to end private becomes a law, the power distrib- obligation in his letter to the two Tripura, Assam, Uttar Pradesh fired, everything in front of the 2021 (listed in supplementary agenda) were in national interest. ongoing monsoon session despite as well as government monopoly ution would be de-licensed and states. and wherever they are in police." 4 held in Bihar Cong leaders demands evacuation of ‘Quit India' for human martyrs New IT Rules ‘Draconian', will hit sacrifice Hindus, Sikhs from war-torn Afghan remembered free speech, say 2 petitions in HC PNS n MUNGER PNS n NEW DELHI attacks on minorities of Indian in Mumbai PNS n MUMBAI ers, regular citizens who put any- Police here on Monday claimed origin, including the recent act PNS n MUMBAI thing on the internet. The rules to have cracked the case of a Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill of the Taliban removing Two petitions filed in the Bombay are manifestly unreasonable," he girl's gruesome murder with the on Monday wrote to External “Nishan Sahib” from a gurud- Tributes were paid to martyrs High Court challenging provi- said. arrest of four persons – a sorcer- Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wara located in Chamkani on Monday at an event held sions of the Information For instance, the rules prohib- er who had ordered human sac- demanding the immediate Area of ??Paktia, killing of 25 at the August Kranti Maidan Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, on it media organisations from car- rifice, a villager who fell into the evacuation of Hindus and Sikhs during an attack on here to mark the 79th Monday contended that the rules rying out sting operations with- black magic trap and two oth- Sikhs from war-torn Gurudwara Har Rai Sahib in anniversary of the Quit India were "vague" and "draconian". out proof, they demand that no ers who helped perform the Afghanistan. Kabul, the suicide attack in movement. The petitioners, digital news redressal from social media plat- defamatory content is published heinous act. In his letter, Shergill said his Jalalabad in July, 2018 in which The movement is a major portal The Leaflet and journalist forms, among other things. against any public personality. The mutilated body of the love for his own people of 19 Sikhs and Hindus were milestone in the history of Nikhil Wagle, told the HC that the The premise of regulating con- However, the regulations do not eight-year-old child, whose both Indian origin has compelled killed. India's struggle for indepen- IT Rules will have a "chilling tent and demanding accountabil- define what constitutes as ade- eyes were gouged out, was spot- him to take up the matter with "These people, fearing for dence from the British rule. effect" on the freedom of press ity is based on parameters that are quate proof, or what can be con- ted at a secluded spot last week Jaishankar. their lives, have appealed to the Floral tributes were paid to and a citizen's right to free speech vague and surpass the provi- sidered as defamatory content, and injury marks on her private "As you are more than Government of India for their freedom fighters and others guaranteed by the Constitution. sions of the existing IT Act and Khambata said. parts gave rise to suspicion that aware, the Taliban offensive those from India," he also immediate evacuation," he who laid down their lives in Senior counsel Darius the constitutional right to free- "These rules are seeking to she was raped. has escalated in Afghanistan, said. said. the freedom struggle. Khambata, who appeared for dom of speech under Article 19, effectively monitor and censor Post-mortem report, howev- post-US withdrawal of troops, According to the informa- The Taliban has been mak- This is the same ground The Leaflet, urged a bench of the petitioners told the HC. speech on the internet by giving er, did not confirm rape but the and they are fighting at gun tion available in public ing rapid advances across from where Mahatma Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and "There is a brazen regulation of powers to a ministerial commit- probe unearthed spine-chilling point to turn the country, domain, around 650 Sikhs and Afghanistan by resorting to Gandhi gave the clarion call Justice G S Kulkarni to immedi- content for the first time. These tee. This is the most draconian details. once again into a hub for 50 Hindus are stuck in widespread violence since the of ‘do-or-die' for indepen- ately stay the implementation of regulations go beyond the para- law on free speech in recent Munger Superintendent of transnational terrorism," he Afghanistan and have become United States began withdraw- dence. the new rules. meters of the IT Act. The rules times," he said. Police J J Reddy told reporters said in his letter. sitting targets for the Taliban ing its troops from the coun- Maharashtra minister The petitioners said the new also go far beyond the provisions Advocate Abhay Nevagi, who here that one of the accused, "The current catastrophic adamant to kill minorities try on May 1. Jayant Patil visited the August rules propose to impose several of free speech under Article 19," appeared for Wagle, told the HC Dilip Kumar, a resident of trajectory of violence has belonging to Indian origin, he The US has already pulled Kranti Maidan in the morn- regulations on content published Khambata said. that the rules were arbitrary, ille- Padham village in Naya caused a humanitarian crisis in said. back the majority of its forces ing and offered floral tributes by citizens, journalists, digital "The regulations are vague, and gal, and violative of a citizen's Ramnagar police station area, Afghanistan, thus, risking the The Congress leader cited and is looking to complete the at the Gandhi Smruti news portals online, and demand draconian. And they will have a right to privacy, freedom of was told by self-styled tantric lives of the people, including cited several instances of drawdown by August 31. Stambh. accountability and grievance chilling effect on authors, publish- speech, trade and liberty. Parwez Alam that he needs to sacrifice a girl to avert his wife's miscarriage. Kumar's wife had conceived Centre could after trying unsuccessfully for CPI(M) reduces age limit for central committee members to 75 several years and the couple scrap new farm attributed the same to the mag- PNS n NEW DELHI was elected at the party's Central Committee meeting. ical powers of Alam. Congress in Hyderabad when The last young inductees to laws: BJP man The tantric told the couple The CPI(M) has decided to the age-ceiling of 80-years was the central committee were that the expectant mother needs bring down the age ceiling for in place. An exception was the current General Secretary PNS n BALLIA (UP) to wear an amulet “consecrated” the members of its central made for S Ramachandran Sitaram Yechury and former with the blood and eyes of a vir- committee to 75 from 80 years, Pillai in 2018 in order to retain general secretary Prakash Karat A BJP leader has supported gin girl. a move aimed at infusing fresh him in the Politburo. who were both in their thirties. farmers' agitation against the Dilip consulted co-villager blood into the party. In the current 17-member They were inducted in 1985. three new farm laws and Tanveer Alam, who had intro- This was decided in a meet- Politburo, Ramachandran is No such effort at that scale has said that the BJP-led central duced the couple to the sorcer- ing of the central committee, the oldest and while 64-year- been made since then. government could withdraw er, and Dashrath, who resided the highest decision-making old Mohammed Salim and Kerala Chief Minister them keeping in mind Uttar in a nearby village called body of the party which elects Nilotpal Basu are the youngest. Pinarayi Vijayan incidentally is Pradesh assembly polls. Pharda. the Politburo, held from August The age-ceiling formula will already 76-year-old and will "The demands made by the Dashrath had said he could 6 to 8. be put in place in a two-tier need to step down from the farmers are right. Keeping in make arrangements for the sac- The decision will have to be manner. First, the retirement Politburo. mind the assembly polls and rifice at his poultry farm. endorsed at the party's 23rd age will be fixed at 75 years for "Last time also we made anger among the farmers, Accordingly, the girl was Congress, scheduled to be held members in all its bodies, exceptions for certain people. the Modi government could picked up last Thursday while in Kerala's Kannur in April including the Politburo. The party will decide for those withdraw (new) farm laws," she was returning home after 2022, after which the norm will Second, no new member above holding key positions. But in UP BJP working committee delivering lunch to her fisher- be applicable. a certain age would be induct- who have crossed 75 years will tee normally has a lower age General Secretary Sitaram principle, the decision is to fix member Ram Iqbal Singh man father along the banks of It was in April 2018 when ed into any of these forums. be relieved from the central ceiling but we have left it for Yechury said at a press confer- 75 years as the retirement age," told reporters here on Sunday the Ganges. the last Central Committee "Our decision is that those committee. The state commit- them to decide it," party ence at the conclusion of the Yechur y said. night. TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION No future of talks Mix and match? Is a combination of vaccines more effective against COVID’s variants? The jury’s out with the Taliban VIVEK GUMASTE he search is on in India for the most effective vaccine or a combination of vac- cines against COVID-19 and any of its dangerous, Delta or Delta Plus, variants. As the clamour for India to initiate talks with the Taliban grows louder, TThe latest study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) claims a com- bination of Covishield and Covaxin — the only two vaccines most used for vaccina- tions in India — may yield an effective result. The study was conducted on some there’s a need to revisit our experiences and draw lessons from them patients in Uttar Pradesh who were erroneously given the second dose of a vaccine apitalising on the US decision to withdraw different from the first one. The study sample is too small to come to any confirmed from Afghanistan, the conclusion and it is not possible to talk in percentages either. However, it may short- Taliban has accelerated its violentC sweep across the country, ly lead to a bigger study by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, and that should come up with reliable readings. The fact that there was no adverse impact of the UP grabbing large swathes of territo- ry to establish itself as the sole error does not necessarily mean the combination is effective. The emphasis, till a for- stakeholder to govern Afghanistan. midable result is out, has to be on the fast-paced In this rapidly changing geopolit- vaccination of the population. As of date, two doses ical scenario of Taliban ascendan- of the same vaccine, whether Covishield or Covaxin, cy, the clamour for India to initi- ate talks with the Taliban is grow- are found effective to minimise the chances of hos- ing louder. pitalisation and death in the case of an infection. How So, how does India position much more can a combination dose minimise the itself to address its security con- infection is yet to be scientifically known. A ques- cerns vis-a-vis terrorism spilling over from Afghanistan into tion of bigger concern for the scientific community Kashmir and protect its investment should perhaps be whether the effectiveness of the there? Should India shed its past double dose of a vaccine reduces over a period of inhibitions, compromise on its principles and invoke pragmatism time and, if so, how to boost the immunity levels. to initiate talks with the Taliban? Does a person who took the jabs in January or And what are the chances of the February enjoy the same level of protection today as six months ago? The supple- talks succeeding? mentary question should then be whether a vaccine’s reduced effectiveness over To begin with, India has had time can handle a stronger variation of the Coronavirus? If not, does the fully vac- a strained relationship with the Taliban. The last time it was in tains a stranglehold over the fy: “The statement published in takeover by the Taliban may cinated person require a booster shot to maintain the original effective levels and at power (1996-2001), there was a Taliban, acting as its puppeteer. the media about the Taliban not be a given. On July 21 and what point of time can a decision on a booster dose be made? The COVID-19 task sharp increase in Afghan Jihadi Reading between the lines, one joining Jihad in Kashmir is 22, alarmed by the Taliban’s force of the Union Health Ministry would obviously be thinking along these lines and elements infiltrating into Kashmir. can also speculate that the wrong…. The policy of the rapid gains, the US launched And in 1999, it was in the forefront since there is a segment of population that has taken both jabs six months ago, there Doha Accord, though primar- Islamic Emirate is clear that it multiple airstrikes in and of providing sanctuary and safe ily between the Taliban and the does not interfere in the inter- around Kandahar to stall the should be a process of determining their effectiveness levels and zero in on boost- passage to the hijackers of IC-814 US to prevent a recurrence of nal affairs of other countries.” Taliban’s advance. And there er options. Studies abroad are suggesting that antibody levels triggered by most COVID- at Kandahar who had successful- terrorism, is an outcome of This conciliatory tone may are indications that there may 19 vaccines are dropping. However, they do not yet know if the dropping levels mean ly negotiated the release of Masood crafty Pakistan have been a ploy to temper be more airstrikes. Azhar, the leader of Jaish-e- lesser protection against the virus. There is advanced research being undertaken across Machiavellianism. The Taliban’s India’s military support for the So, short of putting boots Mohammed; it was a humiliating acquiescence at the insistence of Afghan Government till the on the ground, India must con- the world to determine the precise level of antibodies or an immunity marker at which experience that India must not for- Pakistan underlines a bigger Taliban attained its objective. tinue to support the Afghan a vaccine’s effectiveness can be said to be waning. In scientific parlance, it is known get or forgive. Pakistani game plan: Pakistan Today, Suhail Shaheen is singing National Security Forces as it as the correlation of protection and when the threshold is reached, it will indicate Additionally, Kashmiri terror- aims to shift its anti-India ter- THE TALIBAN’S a different tune. Recently, he has done so far by training ist groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba, that a booster dose may be required. Israel’s Ministry for Health has claimed that rorist activity into a Taliban- ACQUIESCENCE AT remarked: “India was siding army personnel and supplying Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul controlled Afghanistan to cir- with the Government installed essential military equipment. vaccine protection against infection has dropped within a period of six to seven months. Mujahideen have strong continu- cumvent the FATF sanctions. THE INSISTENCE by foreigners. They are not with In addition, it should initiate a We have to wait for the ICMR’s studies. ing bonds with some factions of the Pakistan has too much at stake us. If they stick to their policy broader diplomatic initiative Taliban, who share their anti- to allow even an iota of rap- OF PAKISTAN of supporting a Government under the aegis of the Shanghai India hostility. The Haqqani group, prochement between India and UNDERLINES A imposed on Afghans, then Cooperation Organisation PICTALK which is one of the well-trained the Taliban. maybe they should be worried. (SCO) and the United Nations Taliban factions, has targeted sev- To claim that India’s out- BIGGER PAKISTANI That is a wrong policy which to stall a violent takeover of eral Indian consulates in the past reach will embolden the Taliban GAME PLAN: will not serve them.” (Anchal Afghanistan by the Taliban. and was responsible for the dead- to strike an independent path Vohra: ‘India Is Scrambling to While we can continue to ly Kabul bombing in 2008 that bereft of Pakistan’s influence (as PAKISTAN AIMS Get on the Taliban’s Good Side’; explore these options, in the killed over 50 people. Given its some commentators assert) is Foreign Policy; July 13, 2021.) ultimate analysis we alone are committed anti-India sentiments nothing more than wishful TO SHIFT ITS Realistically speaking, responsible for our security and inseparable ties with Kashmir- thinking. The discordant voic- ANTI-INDIA talks with the Taliban are a and cannot be dependent on centric terror groups, it is unlike- es emanating from the Taliban futile venture and unlikely to external permutations and ly that the Taliban will change its and the continuous flip-flops do TERROR ACTIVITY yield any results. But there combinations. In short, a policy towards India. Even if some not inspire confidence for nego- INTO A TALIBAN- can be no harm in India robust and advanced military of its factions may negotiate with tiations. Last year, when Taliban pursuing this line of thought preparedness along the entire India, its disjointed hierarchy with spokesperson Zabihullah CONTROLLED as a lateral avenue. Against perimeter of our nation is the its disparate groups makes it almost Mujahid said they would “cap- this evil triumvirate of only iron-clad permanent impossible for a top-down diktat to ture Kashmir from infidels” AFGHANISTAN TO Pakistan, the Taliban and security guarantee. work. after gaining control of Kabul, CIRCUMVENT THE Kashmiri terrorist groups, (The author, a US-based And then there is the Pakistan Suhail Shaheen, the spokesper- the civilian-led Ashraf Ghani academic and political com- factor. The Taliban is Pakistan’s son for the Islamic Emirate of FATF SANCTIONS Government, however weak, mentator, frequently writes on Frankenstein, created and sus- Afghanistan, the political wing is still India’s best bet. current affairs in India. The tained by the ISI. Pakistan main- of Taliban, stepped in to clari- A quick and complete views expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE

TOKYO OLYMPICS A DEFINING MOMENT Tributes to the Devotees in a traditional procession of Lord Mahakal during the month of Sawan, in Ujjain PTI Sir — The Tokyo Olympics turned out to Time to humanise the police greats who took be a defining moment for Indian sports part in the Quit India in more than one way. That the medals apprehension that they are privileged to give Movement, which came in a variety of disciplines comes as a sound thrashing to a person in their cus- played a crucial role Retreat a shot in the arm for our aspiring young- tody. They take it upon themselves to dispense in strengthening the fight sters to take sports as career. punishment! For them, the uniform is a licence against colonialism. The farmers at Jantar Mantar have vacated it. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who to posture as authority figures and violate landed his spear into the pages of history basic human rights of citizens. They should follow the rules in future, too to earn India’s first track and field gold At many police stations, there are “dark Prime Minister medal, has scripted a golden chapter in the rooms” exclusively meant (and used) for “han- — Narendra Modi iser sense seems to have finally prevailed upon the farmers agitating at Jantar history of Indian athletics. It can be a par- dling”, or more precisely manhandling, their Mantar, 200 of whom had been camping at the protest site for a ‘Kisan Sansad’ adigm shift from how we perceive athlet- ‘guests’. The sounds of thrashing and the The Lebanese ics, an arena which has eluded Indians (farmers’ parliament) since July 22 when the monsoon session of Parliament wails of pain are heard beyond the walls. Government and W from getting medals for over 100 years. hief Justice of India NV Ramana was spot Sometimes, the blows rained down on the vic- army should take got underway. As this session is scheduled to conclude on August 13 and the police In fact, winning medals in diverse on when he remarked that “police sta- tims leave them incapacitated to even do man- responsibility for had given them permission for the sit-in only till August 9, the protesters displayed sound events has busted several stereotypes. It’s Ctions pose the highest threat to human ual labour to earn a living. The deep psycho- what happens in counsel this time round and returned to their old protest a resounding testimony that the Indian rights and dignity” (‘Protectors?’; August 8). logical scar lasts a lifetime. Sometimes, the their backyard. players cannot only compete but also beat It is public knowledge that “bodily integrity” style of questioning ostensibly to extract more site at the Capital’s borders. The planned return jour- their European counterparts, provided has often been a casualty in police stations. “details” proves fatal. In this pandemic time, ney to the borders from a stone’s throw away from they get world-class facilities, adequate The prevalence of brutality is a blot on the even the physical distancing everyone should Israeli Prime Minister Parliament House, and that too less than a week before coaching and financial support from the force’s functioning. Efforts made so far to maintain does not deter them from physical — Naftali Bennett the Independence Day celebrations, had the police on Government. Our Olympic icons have humanise the police and make them people- contact to perpetrate brutality. brought laurels to the country. In fact, these toes to ensure against any untoward incident. It may friendly have not produced the desired Sensitisation, compulsory social work, OTT and web stars have raised the stature of Indian effect. basic knowledge of the law, adoption of sci- series liberated me be recalled that certain hooligan elements from among sporting to greater heights. Few people look at the police as friends entific methods for crime detection and strin- as an actress. Look the mass of protesting farmers had run amok at the Vijay Singh Adhikari |Nainital and protectors of the citizenry. One main rea- gent punishment for police brutality could at the kind of roles ramparts of the Red Fort on January 26. Hundreds of son for the low standing of the police is that influence the police to do their job humane- I got to play…this MONSOON SESSION A WASHOUT? farmers have made Delhi’s borders their home since they routinely subject the arrested/detained ly and behave responsibly. versatility I have got Sir — All is not well with the monsoon to torture. The police labour under the mis- G David Milton | Kanyakumari on digital platforms. November 2020 with the demand that the Farmers’ session of Parliament logjam, which con- Actor — Sakshi Tanwar Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and tinues and is likely to end on August 13 Opposition’s repeated requests to the work without any Government help. Facilitation) Act, Farmers’ (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price without conducting any worthwhile busi- Government to respect the norms of par- These tea farmers get only `15-18 per ness. It’s sheer wastage of public money It was a very proud Assurance and Farm Services Act, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act liamentary democracy have fallen on deaf kg. The big tea manufacturing companies moment when as the Opposition parties have hardened years. It seems that the rigid ruling dis- charge `500-700 per kg for the finished be rolled back and a new law made to guarantee the minimum support price. their stand and strongly conveyed to the our national anthem pensation is bent upon murdering the product. The price the small tea farmers was playing and I The fact that a few of the State Governments lent support to the farmers’ cause notwith- Government that the discussions on the democracy in our country. It now looks get doesn’t even match the cost, let alone farmers’ three farm laws and the alleged was standing on the standing, the Union Government, which has held 11 rounds of formal dialogue with the almost certain that the monsoon session making a profit. The pandemic-induced podium with the gold medal. Pegasus snooping issues must be allowed of Parliament will be washed out and the lockdown has hammered these small tea leaders of the protestors, has maintained that the laws are pro-farmer and won’t be repealed. in Parliament, but the Government has On Monday evening, saying that they won’t seek any extension of the dharna permis- Centre, in spite of having a clear major- growers and they have incurred losses to refused the demand. ity, is unable to handle the situation. the tune of `500 crore. When will the Olympic gold medallist sion granted to them, the protesters ended their ‘Kisan Sansad’ in the New Delhi district It is unfortunate that the Union Bhagwan Thadani |Mumbai farmers, be it of tea, paddy or fruit, get their — Neeraj Chopra after passing a “no-confidence motion” against the Narendra Modi-led Union Government Government has unleashed a misleading due? The small growers are demanding a campaign to malign the combined We will exercise and said that they would press for the resignation of the Modi Government at the Capital’s modest `40 per kg for green leaves. I urge Opposition and to blame it for the con- SMALL TEA GROWERS NEED ATTENTION the Ministries concerned to cast a kind eye our rights, the border points of Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur and elsewhere across the country. Reiterating tinued disruption in both the Houses. The Sir — Assam can only boast of being the towards these small tea growers who work Mekedatu project this point, the office-bearers of the joint farmers’ union said that the protests will contin- responsibility for ending the deadlock largest exporter of tea; the cream is tirelessly to help keep afloat Assam’s title will be started after ue “in full steam” and that they had respected all the conditions of the permission given rests squarely at the doorstep of the enjoyed by the large tea manufacturing of the “Tea Capital of India”. getting necessary Government, which remains arrogant and companies. Nearly 49 per cent of the tea Noopur Baruah |Tezpur permissions faster. to them for holding the protest peacefully since July 22. Of course, every divergent opin- obdurate, refusing to accept the produced in Assam is from the green ion has the right to be heard in a democracy but these protestors must take care to ensure Opposition’s demand for an informed leaves of small tea growers. Around 1 lakh Send your feedback to: Karnataka Chief Minister against indulging in any sort of anarchic or unruly behaviour anymore. debate in both the Houses. The of them are local unemployed youth who [email protected] — Basavaraj Bommai TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN INDIA-CHINA Bank NPAs — the

TALKS POSITIVE UTTAM GUPTA A hot line set up between both sides to further spirit of trust inevitable monster A loan taken with the sole intention of siphoning off funds for personal gains is bound to irreversibly damage the bank's image

ccording to a statement by the PK VASUDEVA Minister of State for Finance, th Bhagwat K Karad, in Parliament, he 12 round of military talks between India and China wrapped non-performing assets (NPAs) or up on a positive note about the disengagement of troops from badA loans of banks declined from a high THot Springs and Gogra on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). of around `1036,000 crore as on March 31, Modalities will be worked out on how to take the process forward. 2018, to `896,000 crore on March 31, 2020, Officials had stated earlier that another round of Major General level and further down to `834,000 crore on talks is scheduled to be held very soon after the 12th round of talks. March 31, 2021. The build-up in Depsang was not being considered part of the cur- The choice of March 31, 2018 has spe- cial significance. Under the UPA, partic- rent standoff that started in May last year as that escalation took place ularly during its second tenure 2009-2014, in 2013. India has insisted during military commander meetings to banks recklessly gave loans to corporate resolve all issues across the LAC.The initial attempt will be to resolve houses and businesses without assessing Gogra and Hot Springs. Finding a solution to Depsang might be tricky the viability of the projects and conduct- and take longer. India and China now plan to establish a no-patrolling ing due diligence. The ability of the con- or buffer zone at one of the ‘friction’ points in the Gogra Hot Springs- cerned projects to generate the required Kongka La sector. The phased disengagement with physical verifica- cash to service the loans was in doubt from day one. There was an element of tion at Patrolling Point-17A is likely to kick off over the next few days, ‘inevitability’ in such loans becoming NPAs. Indeed, these did become NPAs but were not recognized in the balance sheet. In 2015, at the behest of the Modi-gov- ernment, Reserve Bank India (RBI) ordered an asset quality review (AQR) of all commercial banks to identify stressed assets and make necessary provisions in the THERE IS balance sheet. As a result, their gross NPAs NOTHING ON THE tum of recovery but also (ii) more fraud cases involving amounts under CBI scanner. rose from about `323,000crore as on and more skeletons coming out of worth over `100,000 crore. The A loan that turns bad due to a March 31, 2015 to `1036,000 crore as of HORIZON TO the cupboard. frauds are an outcome of a well- genuine business decision going March 31, 2018. SHOW THAT Regarding (i), according to orchestrated game plan in which wrong, say, due to adverse eco- Accordingly, in 2016, the Government THINGS WILL IBBI, in 363 major cases, banks bank or FI officials are actively nomic conditions hampering the enacted the Insolvency and Bankruptcy CHANGE FOR have taken hair-cut of 80 per cent involved. These are systemic faults. ability of borrower firm generate Code (IBC). It overrides other subsisting THE BETTER. FAR on an average (for some such as At a fundamental level, these have cash, always lends itself to becom- th laws and gives a strong handle to banks for Videocon, it is even higher at 95 per to do with a sense of fearlessness ing standard as and when condi- once an in-principle agreement reached during the 12 round of talks resolving NPAs with in a strict time FROM IT, A cent). That apart, the timelines were amongst fraudsters and bank offi- tions improve. In sharp contrast, is ratified by the two governments. The other friction point in the sec- frame. In 2017, it amended the Banking RECENT rarely honored thanks to the hur- cials that even if they do something a loan that was taken with the sole tor, PP-15 as well as the much more intractable issue of blocking Indian Regulation Act (BRA) giving RBI the pow- GOVERNMENT dles created by competing suitors horribly wrong, they will get away intention of siphoning off funds for troop patrols in the Depsang Bulge, and the tents pitched inside Indian ers to force banks to act if they do not on DECISION TO LET and delinquent promoters by chal- scot-free. personal gains is bound to suffer territory in the Damchok sector need to be further discussed with China. their own. On February 12, 2018,the RBI THE CBI LOOK lenging the NCLT award. During the initial few years of irreversible damage. This needs to issued a circular that provided a founda- Ironically, a revised circular the NDA government, Prime be dealt with an iron hand; sadly, It is reported that both sides discussed “specific details to cool tem- INTO ONLY SOME pers in the remaining friction points including moving ahead with the tional basis for resolving NPAs. issued by the RBI on June 7, 2019 Minister Narendra Modi’s repeat- that is not happening. As per this circular, for accounts with ‘EXTRAORDINARY' - under directions from the ed exhortation that he will put an The government is also quick disengagement process and agreed to jointly maintain stability on the aggregate exposure greater than `2,000 CASES (EVEN AS Supreme Court- has seriously end to what he described as ‘phone to provide succor to banks in a ground”. crore, as soon as there was a default in the MOST OTHER undermined the IBC process itself. banking’ - a euphemism for giving variety of ways, be it capital infu- A hotline was established between Indian Army in Kongra La, North account with any lender, all lenders - singly CASES WILL BE It gives banks 180 days to come up loans merely based on verbal sion by way of budgetary Sikkim, and PLA at Khamba Dzong in Tibetan Autonomous Region or jointly - shall initiate steps to cure the with RP (in addition to 30 days to instruction given by top political support,or sale of stressed loans to INVESTIGATED BY (TAR) to further the spirit of trust and cordial relations. Ground com- default by preparing a resolution plan (RP). enter into an inter-lender agree- brass - instilled confidence. It sig- state-owned asset reconstruction SPECIALISED manders of the respective armies attended the inauguration of PLA This needed to be done within six months ment or ILA). If they do not, they naled that henceforth, banks will company (ARC). Thus, having from the date of default failing which pro- AGENCIES SUCH are required to make an addition- only sanction loans based on due already pumped `300,000 crore Day on August 1 and a message of friendship and harmony was ceedings would be initiated (albeit under al provision of 20 per cent. If they diligence and assessing the viabil- during the last five years or so, it exchanged through the hotline. The 12th round of military talks took AS THE SERIOUS IBC) by the National Company Law FRAUD donot finalize the plan within 365 ity of the project for which the loan is giving `200,000 crore this time place over two weeks after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar firm- Tribunal (NCLT).The NCLT would get six days, an additional 15 per cent pro- is taken. However, those expecta- by giving a sovereign guarantee for ly conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the prolonga- months to complete the resolution process. INVESTIGATION vision has to be made. Put simply, tions have been belied. the security receipts (SRs)to be tion of the existing situation in eastern Ladakh was visibly impacting According to Karad, public sector OFFICE) HAS under this circular, banks are not There is nothing on the hori- issued by the recently set up ‘bad the bilateral ties in a “negative manner”. The two foreign ministers banks (PSBs) have recovered over `500,000 ACTED AS A bound to act in a time-bound zon to show that things will change bank’. This breeds complacency. had held a one-hour bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a conclave crore (including private banks, the recov- FURTHER manner. for the better. Far from that, a With so many loose ends in ery would be even higher). Against this, DAMPENER As for (ii), the emergence of recent decision of the govern- the subsisting system, it is only nat- of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tajik capital city the decline in NPAs between March 31, fresh NPAs is a bigger worry when ment to let CBI look into only ural that any perceptible decline in Dushanbe on July 14. Jaishankar had told Wang that any unilateral 2018, and March 31, 2021, is only about we consider the fact that a big slice some ‘extraordinary’ cases such as NPAs will continue to elude us. change in the status quo along the LAC was “not acceptable” to India `200,000 crore. Even this gain will be of this is due to a flurry of frauds IDBI Bank-Kingfisher Airlines Instead, this monster will only and that the overall ties can only develop after full restoration of peace wiped off once the impact of lifting the which have led to four major finan- (even as most other cases will be grow in sizeunless three basic and tranquility in eastern Ladakh. In a joint statement, both sides said embargo on recognizing bad loans cial institutions, Yes Bank, Punjab investigated by specialized agencies conditions are met — (i) fear the two countries have agreed to expeditiously resolve the remaining (imposed last year to give relief from and Maharashtra Cooperative such as the Serious Fraud sinks in that the fraudsters (and issues in accordance with existing agreements and protocols and to COVID, this was removed on March 24, (PMC) Bank, Infrastructure Investigation Office) has acted as their co-conspirators in the banks) 2021) is captured. Leasing and Financial Services a further dampener. An argu- will end up paying a heavy price maintain the pace of talks. They agreed to ensure stability along the This shows the emergence of fresh (IL&FC), and Dewan Housing ment that this is necessary to for their wrongful acts; (ii) the effi- LAC in the Western Sector as well, it said. In view of aggressive Chinese NPAs during this period. Pertinently, Finance Corporation Limited protect bank employees whose cacy of IBC mechanism is restored deployment in Tibet and eastern Ladakh, India has changed its pos- these also include loans given before (DHFL) towards bankruptcy in the “genuine business decisions” could by reinstating RBI’s February 12, ture towards China. Unlike its previous defensive approach that placed 2014 but did not come under RBI radar (The writer is a policy last three years. During this period go wrong is untenable. Such 2018 circular, and (iii) the govern- a premium on fending off Chinese aggression, India is now catering earlier during the AQR exercise.The prob- analyst. The views (2018-20), the Central Bureau of employees who do their job hon- ment bail-out is considered as a last to military options to strike back and has reoriented its military accord- lem is not just with (i) the pace and quan- expressed are personal.) Investigation (CBI) registered bank estly need not fear even if they are resort only. ingly.India has reoriented around 50,000 troops whose main focus will be the disputed border with China. This comes when China is refur- bishing its existing airfields in the Tibetan Plateau that will allow twin- POINTCOUNTERPOINT engine fighter aircraft to be stationed there, sources said.In addition, China has also brought troops from the Tibet Military region to the THE GOVERNMENT IS KEEN FOR THE HOUSE TO THE PHRASE DOES NOT MEAN THAT WITH HANDS IN Xinjiang region that passes through the Karakoram Range down south RUN BUT IT CAN’T BE MY WAY OR THE HIGHWAY. YOUR POCKETS AND A STIFF FACE, YOU SAY ‘THIS IS Uttarakhand. THIS NEGATIVE APPROACH IS HARMFUL. WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER, NOTHING ELSE’. (The writer is retired Senior Professor, International Trade and — LEADER OF THE RAJYA SABHA — RJD’S RAJYA SABHA MEMBER Member, Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi. The views PIYUSH GOYAL MANOJ KUMAR JHA expressed are personal.) Andhra's sustained strategy to check COVID bears fruit Focused testing, prioritised vaccination and enhanced medical infrastructure are at the core of the strategy ven as Andhra Pradesh under YSR Aarogyasri, cover- under the ambit of YSR arranged with 112 corporate trating on focused testing. A medical assistance. Chief Minister Y.S.Jagan ing more than 90 per cent of the Aarogyasri. Sufficient funds hospitals in Hyderabad, focused vaccination strategy From having zero testing EMohan Reddy is studying population for free treatment in are made available for ‘108’ and Chennai, and Bangalore to has been adopted with priori- labs in March to having the various proposals to improve all the network hospitals. ‘104’ emergency medical ser- Aarogyasri services to help the ty being given to those with maximum number of govern- health infrastructure in the The Sri Krishna vices that are being extensive- health cardholders. symptoms. With the change in ment-run labs as of date, the state, COVID-19 has thrown Committee stated that the com- ly used in the fight against In April, the government strategy number of tests done state has come a long way by up a new challenge prompting DEVULAPALLI bined public expenditure on COVID-19. The government is has approved the appointment in a day crossed 60,000 now. establishing 78 testing labs in him to immediately initiate a AMAR healthcare as a share of the also establishing 16 new med- of 1,170 specialists, 1,170 gen- Similarly, utmost priority is government hospitals and 54 sustained strategy to check the undivided state's domestic ical colleges in the State. eral duty medical officers, 2,000 given to contact tracing, com- labs in private hospitals. pandemic situation. product declined from 1.29 annual incomes of less than `5 A three-pronged strategy is staff nurses, and 306 anaesthe- munity surveillance, and the Andhra Pradesh set a new Strictly adhering to the per cent in the 7th Five Year lakh and all cases where med- being implemented to tackle sia technicians. The new sentinel surveillance systems record by administering guidelines and advice from the Plan to 0.96 per cent in the 8th ical expenses cross `1,000 with- the surge. District collectors recruitments are mainly to being implemented. During COVID-19 vaccine to 13.59 Union government and in close Five Year Plan and had further out any limit on the cost of have been given powers to handle the current surge in the the first wave in 2020, five lakh beneficiaries on June 20 last coordination with World declined to 0.76 per cent by treatment. take over private hospitals to COVID-19 cases. These rounds of door-to-door survey surpassing its record of giving Health Organisation (WHO) 2005-06. Thus, there was a con- In view of the severe sec- arrange for beds for COVID-19 recruitments are in addition to were conducted involving 4.26 6.28 lakh jabs in a single day on teams, Jagan Reddy’s adminis- tinuous decline in budget allo- ond wave of COVID-19 and a patients. As such, the number the appointment of 3,145 med- lakh health care workers assist- April 14. In another mega drive tration has swiftly swung into cation to health services even possible third wave, an ade- of COVID-19 hospitals in the ical and paramedical staff to fill ed by 14,947 village volunteers on July 27, as many as 11,50,911 action to combat the infection. before bifurcation. quate allocation has been made state has been increased to vacancies and newly sanc- attached to the Village people were vaccinated. Priority Following the health road Understanding the factual con- to deal with the pandemic, 649 as the government took tioned posts in 2020. Secretariat system. Door-to- has been given to teachers after map already laid by his late (The writer is Advisor, ditions, Jagan Reddy’s govern- while strengthening medical over some private hospitals. The Andhra Pradesh gov- door surveys are a continuous the government decided to father,Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhara national media and ment in its first budget and health infrastructure in the These hospitals have 87,845 ernment has changed its strat- process now. Intensive surveys resume schools from August 16. Reddy, in the united Andhra inter-state affairs announced the expansion of State. Treatment of black fun- beds including 47,169 beds egy of testing COVID-19 are being conducted as and The cumulative number of to Andhra Pradesh Pradesh when the latter was government. The views YSR Aarogyasri, a free health gus, which is reported in with ICU facilities. Besides patients. Unlike random testing when fresh cases are reported COVID-19 vaccine doses Chief Minister, Jagan Reddy has expressed are personal.) insurance scheme for the poor, patients recovering from empanelled network hospitals done in the first wave, the to identify people having symp- administered in the state as of brought COVID treatment to cover all the households with COVID-19, has been brought in State, a tie-up has been administration is now concen- toms and provide them with August 1 touched 2,18,87,925. TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 Money 08 PM announces mission to make LS clears Bill for depositors India self-sufficient in edible oils PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI celled and the liquidation process starts. Prime Minister Narendra The Lok Sabha on Monday DICGC, a wholly-owned Modi on Monday announced passed a bill that seeks to subsidiary of the RBI, pro- a National Edible Oil Mission- ensure that account holders vides an insurance cover on Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to will get up to Rs 5 lakh with- bank deposits. make India self-sufficient in in 90 days of the RBI impos- At present, it takes 8-10 cooking oils, including palm ing moratorium on their banks years for the depositors of oil, as he stressed on reducing from the Deposit Insurance a stressed bank to get their the dependence on imports. and Credit Guarantee insured money and other Addressing a virtual event Corporation (DICGC). claims. Though the RBI on PM-Kisan scheme, he said The Deposit Insurance and and the Centre keep mon- over Rs 11,000 crore will be Credit Guarantee Corporation itoring the health of all invested in the edible oil (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was banks, there have been ecosystem. passed by a voice vote amid an numerous recent cases of The Prime Minister also uproar by Opposition parties banks, especially coopera- transferred over Rs 19,500 over various issues, including tive banks, being unable to crore to over 9.75 crore farm- the Pegasus snooping row fulfil their obligations ers under the government's and farm laws. towards the depositors due flagship PM-Kisan scheme. The Rajya Sabha passed the to the imposition of a On the occasion, Modi said bill last week. Finance Minister moratorium by the RBI. while India has become self the government will ensure about 55 per cent. Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Last year, the govern- sufficient or Aatamnirbhar in that farmers get all facilities, The country spent thou- brief statement, said the legis- ment increased the insur- production of rice, wheat and from quality seeds to technol- sands of crores of rupees on lation will benefit small depos- ance cover on deposits by sugar, but it was not enough as ogy to promote farming to edible oil imports, Modi said, itors, including those of the five times to Rs 5 lakh. The the country is dependent on produce palm oil and other oil and added that this money Punjab and Maharashtra enhanced deposit insur- huge imports of edible oils. seeds. rather should go to farmers. Cooperative (PMC) Bank. ance cover of Rs 5 lakh Modi stressed India must It is to be noted here that The Prime Minister said The benefits will also est of the small depositors being declared on a bank in stressed lenders such as came into effect from become self reliant in edible oil India is dependent on imports north-eastern states and accrue to the depositors of 23 will have to be kept in mind, and also for those who are the PMC Bank and other February 4, 2020. too as he announced NMEO- of edible oil to meet the Andaman and Nicobar Islands cooperative banks, which are adding that Prime Minister already under stress, the small cooperative banks. In September 2019, the OP. domestic demand. Of the total could be promoted for palm in financial stress and on Narendra Modi has money will be available. According to the current RBI superseded the board The Prime Minister said imports, palm oil constitutes farming. which the Reserve Bank of increased the insurance Once the bill becomes provisions, the deposit of the PMC Bank and India (RBI) has imposed cer- amount for them from Rs 1 law, it will provide immedi- insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh imposed various regulatory tain restrictions, she said. lakh to Rs 5 lakh and with- ate relief to lakhs of depos- comes into play when the restrictions after financial Sitharaman said the inter- in 90 days of moratorium itors, whose money is parked licence of a bank is can- irregularities came to light. Rupee snaps Rs 4K- cr of ITC fraud 5-day winning MONEY MATTERS streak, drops 11 detected in April-June Sensex rises 125 points; PNS n NEW DELHI period of 2021-22 financial paise against $ year, 818 such fraud cases Audi launches RS 5 Sportback PNS n MUMBAI GST officers detected over Rs were booked involving Rs 4,000 crore of Input Tax 4,002 crore. model in India at Rs 1.04 crore Nifty ends above 16,250 Halting its five-session win- Credit (ITC) fraud in June "Necessary steps as men- ning run, the rupee on quarter 2021-22, Parliament tioned in the GST law are erman luxury carmaker Monday declined by 11 paise was informed on Monday. being taken to recover the Audi on Monday PNS n MUMBAI L&T, NTPC and Bajaj Finance to close at 74.26 against the US In a written reply to a amount from the tax evaders Glaunched its RS 5 were among the laggards. dollar, tracking the firm question in the Lok Sabha, pertaining to ITC frauds," Sportback model in India at Equity benchmark Sensex rose Domestic equities traded American currency. Minister of State for Finance Chaudhary said. an introductory price of Rs 125 points on Monday, track- sideways, and profit-booking At the interbank foreign Pankaj Chaudhary said 7,268 In the current fiscal year 1.04 crore (ex- ing gains in index majors was seen at tops, said Binod exchange market, the domes- cases of ITC fraud involving till June, Rs 175.21 crore of showroom).The RS 5 Infosys, ICICI Bank and Axis Modi, Head-Strategy at tic currency opened at 74.21 Rs 31,233 crore were detect- ITC fraud has been recovered Sportback which is powered Bank amid a largely positive Reliance Securities. against the American curren- ed by the Central GST officers and 19 show cause notices by a 2.9 litre V6 twin-turbo trend in Asian markets. Notably, financials and IT cy and slipped further to close in 2020-21. In April-June (SCN) have been issued. petrol engine that produces The 30-share index ended supported market and arrest- at 74.26, registering a decline 450 hp of power and is being 125.13 points or 0.23 per cent ed fall, while most key sectoral of 11 paise over its previous imported to India as completely-built units, Audi India said in a higher at 54,402.85, while the indices traded in red. close. On Friday, the rupee had statement. Commenting on the launch, Audi India Head Balbir Singh broader NSE Nifty advanced "Visible economic recovery settled at 74.15 against the US Dhillon said, "the Audi RS 5 is coming to India as a Sportback, for 20.05 points or 0.12 per cent to indicating strong credit growth dollar. During the session, the the very first time and will be the perfect choice for customers who 16,258.25. in subsequent months and local unit touched an intra-day want the Audi RS DNA in addition to everyday practicality." The M&M was the top gainer in likely opening of complete high of 74.21 and a low of sporty spearhead of the product line, the RS 5 Sportback is capable the Sensex pack, rising over 2 economy eased concerns with 74.29 against the US curren- of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and hits a top per cent, followed by Axis regards to asset quality of ended with gains, while Seoul cy. The dollar index, which speed of 250 km/hr, the company added. Dhillon said Audi has Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj banks, which essentially aided was in the red. gauges the greenback's witnessed good traction for all its 'sports models', across India. Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Titan financials today," he added. Stock markets in Europe strength against a basket of six "With the advent of the Audi RS 5 Sportback, we look forward to and Dr Reddy's. On the other Elsewhere in Asia, bourses were trading on a negative note currencies, was trading down fueling the appetite for performance cars," he said, adding this is the hand, Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, in Shanghai and Hong Kong in mid-session deals. by 0.02 per cent at 92.77. company's fifth launch of the year and more would follow. The RS 5 Sportback has safety features including 6 airbags that include side airbags in front along with the curtain airbag system. MRF posts over Amara Raja 12-fold increase Reliance gets fuel retailing licence Hero sells over 15,000 high PNS n NEW DELHI "install facilities for marketing Batteries plans in net profit at at least one new generation The government has granted alternate fuels like compressed $1 Bn capex speed EVs in first half of ’21 auto fuel retailing licence to natural gas (CNG), biofuels, lectric two-wheeler maker Rs 166 cr in Q1 seven new entities including liquefied natural gas, electric Hero Electric on Monday Reliance Industries Ltd and a vehicle charging points etc at in 5-7 years Ereported sales of over PNS n NEW DELHI joint venture of Reliance and their proposed retail outlets PNS n HYDERABAD 15,000 high-speed two- BP, Minister of State for within three years of opera- wheelers in the first half of the Tyre major MRF on Monday Petroleum and Natural Gas tionalisation of the said outlet." Amara Raja Batteries plans to year. The company had sold posted over 12-fold increase Rameswar Teli said on It fixes Rs 250 crore as the invest about USD one billion 3,270 units in the first half of in its consolidated net profit Monday. minimum net worth for in the next five to seven years last year amid disruptions due at Rs 166 crore for the first The licences were given obtaining the licence. towards capex to be spent for to the outbreak of coronavirus quarter ended June 30. under a new liberalised rule State-owned oil marketing both organic and inorganic pandemic. Hero Electric also The company had report- that allows any entity with a companies -- Indian Oil Corp growth, a senior official of the said after the second wave of ed a net profit of Rs 13 crore minimum net worth of Rs 250 (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp company said on Monday. COVID-19, it witnessed recovery with sales of over 4,500 high-speed in the April-June quarter of crore to apply for authorisation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan The battery maker would electric two-wheelers in July this year as compared to 399 units in last fiscal. Revenue from to retail petrol and diesel. Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) - be focusing more on the the same month last year.Commenting on the sales performance, operations rose to Rs 4,184 Under the November 2019 - currently own most of the new- age energy storage sys- Hero Electric Chief Executive Officer Sohinder Gill said,"As we crore for the first quarter as policy, "marketing authorisa- 77,709 petrol pumps in the tems such asLithium-ion continue to fight the pandemic, we at Hero are extremely bullish against Rs 2,461 crore in the tion" has been granted to And so, billionaire Mukesh Teli said. country. Technology keeping in view about the market seeing its biggest growth thanks to the extremely Q1 of 2020-21, MRF said in Reliance Industries Ltd, IMC Ambani's firm applied and got "The revised guidelines RBML, Nayara Energy (for- of the market trends as Lead conducive market and policies since they were announced." He a regulatory filing. Ltd, Onsite Energy Pvt Ltd, another licence. would promote ease of doing merly Essar Oil) and Royal Acid battery market growth further said,"The green shoots for this are visible in the numbers we MRF shares were trading Assam Gas Company, M K A separate joint venture of business and boost private Dutch Shell are the private rate is expected to taper off have achieved in the month of July and overall, in the first half of the 3.16 per cent up at Rs Agrotech, RBML Solutions the firm with BP, called RBML players to invest in the retail players in the market but with over a period of time, S year...Our manufacturing facilities are working overtime to cater to 82,020.25 apiece on BSE. India Ltd and Manas Agro Solutions India Ltd too has got sector." Besides doing away limited presence. RML has Vijayanand, President, New the demand." The company has already announced plans to expand Industries and Infrastructure, a licence. It isn't clear if RIL and with the earlier requirement of 1,422 outlets, Nayara 6,152 Energy wing of Amara Raja its existing facility to manufacture over 3 lakh EVs per year to meet Teli said in a written reply to RBML Solutions will set up investing Rs 2,000 crore in oil while Shell has just 270 pumps. said. "So we are talking about demand and grow 100 per cent over last year. With the increase in the Lok Sabha. separate, competing petrol and gas sector to be eligible for BP had a few years back a close to USD one billion incentives for electric two-wheelers to Rs 15,000 per kWh, against RIL already had a fuel retail- pumps. a fuel retailing licence, the secured a licence to set up investments for a 10 to 12 Rs 10,000 per kWh uniform subsidy available earlier along with EV ing licence, under which it had The "Ministry of Petroleum new liberalised petrol pump 3,500 pumps but has not yet Gigawatt hours (Lithium Ion policies by various state governments, the company said it is set up over 1,400 petrol pumps and Natural Gas (MoPNG) norms require licensees to set started doing so. It has since battery) facility under the witnessing a rise in demand. in the country. But this licence vide Resolution dated up a minimum of 100 outlets decided to venture into the ACC(Advanced Chemistry was transferred to its sub- November 8, 2019, has revised with at least 5 per cent of them business with RIL with plans to Cell) PLI (Production Linked sidiary Reliance BP Mobility the guidelines for authorization in remote areas. scale up RIL's present net- Incentives) Scheme of the Govt nets Rs 53,684 cr (RBML). to market transportation fuels," The licensee is required to work strength to 5,500. government. from Vivad Se Vishwas he government has Some states place direct jute bags orders SGB scheme yields received Rs 53,684 crore Tso far from the direct tax dispute resolution scheme bypassing central procurement: Sources Vivad Se Vishwas, the Finance Rs 31K-cr for Govt Ministry said on Monday.In a PNS n KOLKATA of bags despite recommenda- written reply to the Lok Sabha, tions from the tariff commis- PNS n NEW DELHI the scheme, the Finance Minister of State for Finance Some states are directly plac- sion has led to some slow- Minister said these bonds are Pankaj Chaudhary said over ing jute bag orders for pack- down in supply under the The government has collect- issued on payment of Indian 1.32 lakh declarations, aging foodgrains, bypassing government procurement ed Rs 31,290 crore from rupees and is denominated in entailing disputed tax of Rs the procurement method of route, as mills were incurring Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) grams of gold. Bonds are 99,765 crore, have been filed under the scheme.Giving the current the Centre, which aggregates losses,” one of the sources said. Scheme since its launch in issued on behalf of the status declarations filed under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, he further the overall requirement based “The government appre- 2015, Finance Minister Government of India by RBI, said the payments of Rs 53,684 crore have been received against on supply commitment by hends short supply, with the Nirmala Sitharaman informed and have a sovereign guaran- disputed tax. "No targets were fixed by the Government under the mills and allocates quanti- mills remaining skeptical as Parliament on Monday. With tee. 'Vivad Se Vishwas' scheme. The scheme was a voluntary scheme for ties, industry sources said. production of bags were lead- the main objective to develop "The bonds are restricted resolving pending direct tax disputes amicably with the taxpayers," Punjab has already floated ing to losses, after costs soared an alternate financial asset for sale to resident Indian Chaudhary said. The last date for making a declaration under the a tender to procure 1 lakh due to rise in raw jute price,” and as an alternative to pur- entities. The investment lim- scheme was March 31, 2021. However, the last date for making bales of jute bags and the last he said. Food Department chasing/holding of physical its are presently 4 kgs per fis- payments under the scheme has been extended till August 31. date for submitting bids is officials from Punjab have gold, the SGB Scheme was cal year, for individuals and Taxpayers also have the option to make payments till October 31, August 13, while Chhattisgarh already visited West Bengal notified by the Government of Hindu Undivided Family with an additional amount of interest. The scheme provides for is in the process of issuing a regarding direct supply of jute India on November 5, 2015, (HUF) and 20 kgs per fiscal settlement of disputed tax, disputed interests, disputed penalty or similar offer for direct pur- bags, the sources said. Indian Sitharaman said in a reply in year for trusts and similar disputed fees in relation to an assessment or reassessment order on chase, they said. “The Centre's Jute Mills Association sources Lok Sabha. entities. The ceiling will be payment of 100 per cent of the disputed tax and 25 per cent of the allocation of jute bags is less said there is a strong possibil- "The response of public on counted on financial year disputed penalty or interest or fee. The taxpayer is granted immunity for large food-producing ity that the Union government the SGB scheme has resulted basis and will include the from levy of interest, penalty and the institution of any proceeding states compared to their might decide on 45 per cent in the collection of Rs 31,290 SGBs purchased during the for prosecution for any offence under the Income-tax Act in respect demand and secondly, non- dilution in wheat packaging present, which might deal a omy at a time when a bumper crore since 2015-16," she said. trading in the secondary mar- of matters covered in the declaration. implementation of new rates orders from 100 per cent at blow to the West Bengal econ- crop is expected. Talking about features of ket," she said. 9

Tuesday August 10, 2021 what’s brewing? Breastfeeding athletes: Challenges and solutions orld Breastfeeding Day is celebrated every year in the first week of W August to spread the message that breastfeeding is essential for an infant. Organisers have also allowed nursing athletes to bring their children to the Olympics village in Tokyo. Initially, the breastfeeding rule made for the athletes at the Tokyo Olympics was not Yesteryear trends rocking today very friendly. The athletes’ families will have to stay at Animal prints different hotels, the athletes ashion trends are play with colours and sil- were not allowed to go any- forever changing. houettes to create a style. Animal prints always where for 20 days, and the What is in trend You can never go wrong make a comeback with the mothers can only breastfeed today may be a with the classic one shoul- latest fashion twist. Prints their infant at the end of the F complete no next der asymmetrical dress, like leopard, zebra or even Olympics village. year. Ashima which works from day to tiger are steadily taking the However, after much criti- Sharma, a fashion designer night. spotlight. Wearing animal cism and considering the and founder of Ashima S Cold shoulders prints is like experiencing importance of breastfeeding, Couture, shares some yes- the energy of exotic lands the organisers have allowed teryear trends that have Owing to the Covid-19 and their climates. nursing mothers to bring been revisiting the fashion vaccination drive, the cold- Halter necks their children to the arena. She adds that the shoulder is back with a Olympics village when neces- pandemic has made one bang. This entirely flatter- The 2000 trend is back in sary. On the other hand, women breastfeeding athletes. Some should prefer high-intensi- opment. It will help in comfortable with experi- ing and adaptable silhouette 2021 with a makeover. The “This decision had come at who breastfeed are at low risk mothers think that the taste ty interval training over determining if there is suf- menting so try these styles can be teamed with a flow- strap around the neck now the right time. August 1 to of developing breast cancer at of milk changes after exer- general training. It is ficient production of milk. out: ing skirt or jeans. has a modern spin. The hal- August 7 is celebrated as a later stage of their life. cise. However, studies con- because such training is You can keep an eye on it Bell Bottoms The simple reason is that ter neck blouse usually World Breastfeeding Day. It Further, it helps in reducing cluded that there is no equally effective and takes through the baby’s weight people rather wear a one or works for every style and is to promote breastfeed and the weight put on during change before and after exer- less time. However, take gain (app. 150 gm per Bell bottoms are a trend cold shoulder top in place body type. If you’re into caring for the health of chil- pregnancy. Breastfeeding also cise, even after high-intensity appropriate guidance from week) and diaper count (3- from the 70s and 80s which of a half or full sleeve T- minimal fashion, then it is dren throughout the world. strengthens the bond training sessions. your doctor about which 4 stools per day). have recently made a come- shirt to avoid rolling up better to go for a neutrals or The theme of current World between the mother and the MANAGEMENT OF exercise is suitable. TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL back. They exhibit a retro their sleeves. black. Breastfeeding Week is child. BREASTFEEDING IN ” Breast pump: Do not skip BREASTFEEDING summer style for fashion ‘Protect Breastfeeding: A CHALLENGES OF ATHLETES the feeding of the child divas. These trousers are Shared Responsibility,’” states BREASTFEEDING IN with your milk. At times, if Several tips may help you ideal for those who want to Karthik Nagesh, Chairman ATHLETES Athletes, who had recently the training does not per- in making breastfeeding suc- make their legs look longer and HOD — Neonatal ICUS delivered their child (within mit you to breastfeed your cessful. Some of them are: and slimmer. and Manipal Advanced Athletics is very demand- the last 6-7 months), may feel infant, use the breast ” A flexible routine between For a perfect office look, Children’s Centre, Manipal ing, and breastfeeding moth- guilty when they are not pump. It is useful when training and breastfeeding you can match it with a Hospitals Old Airport Road ers find it very tough to feed available to breastfeed their you are taking part in a may help you breastfeed on black or a neutral colour BREASTFEEDING IS their infant. The athletes have child. It is, thus, necessary competition and cannot demand and not on the trousers with a white shirt ESSENTIAL FOR to plan their feeding routine that they should plan their breastfeed. schedule. and a short vest. Keep the INFANTS according to their workout training session and breast- ” Staying away from the ” Educate yourself regarding blouse untucked for a casu- plan. In some cases, the feeding sessions accordingly. myths: Several myths breastfeeding. Read books al look. For an everyday Breastfeeding offers several mothers have to use a breast Some of the measures that regarding breastfeeding and consult with your doc- style, combine ethnic bell advantages to both mother pump to feed their infant. may help in managing the athletes are circulating. Do tor. bottom pants with a boho and child. It has superior Further, as there is uncertain- challenges of breastfeeding in not pay any heed to those ” Sufficiently hydrate your- top. nutritional qualities. It con- ty regarding how hungry the athletes are: myths. If you have any self with water or coconut Asymmetric Dresses tains easily digestible protein infant is during the first few ”Feeding schedule: Identify doubt regarding breastfeed, water. for optimum brain develop- months, the mother has to the feeding schedule of consult with your doctor. ” Always breastfeed immedi- Nowadays the fresh ment. It also helps in improv- factor in unplanned breast- your child and plan your Exercise and training ses- ately after giving birth. asymmetrical trend is ing digestion and enhances feeding. training sessions accord- sion does not affect the ” Use high-quality breast sweeping the fashion arena. gut maturation. It has several Athletes require extra calo- ingly. Once you have pre- quality and quantity of pumps. 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WHALE MOMENT! THE EMPIRE SHIKHA DUGGAL calls, low frequency signals and she shares. headed to Cowichan Bay, a nificent and beautiful! A whale echolocation, wherein sound One night, driven by restless- coastal village on Vancouver pod, with seven orcas, was less travels through water and ness, she headed towards the sea. Island by the Salish Sea, one of than a foot away, gliding through SET TO ight from her childhood, bounces back from prey, the As her eyes adjusted to the dark, the most diverse marine ecosys- the water, swimming straight at Kartiki Gonsalves, a vibrations giving the orcas details an astonishing beauty revealed tems in the world. Apart from us. A big male came so close, she photojournalist, has like the proximity of a species, itself. She saw a bright blue glow orcas, it is home to the grey could have touched him. He took R been fascinated by their size and the depth of the shimmering beneath the water’s whale, the humpback, minke and a deep breath and went under marine life! Her grand- water around them. surface — this was phosphores- fin whales, sea lions, harbour our boat, followed by the others. RULE OTT father gave her Free Kartiki has seen orcas in cent life that lit up at night. The seals, starfish, porpoises and Kartiki’s heart was in her mouth. Willy to read — this book marine parks but these magnifi- bioluminescence came from algae many other marine beings. We She then looked into the water inspired a deep love for the orca cent creatures seemed lost in cap- in the water which emit gleaming would soon enter orca territory where she could see their black whale in her mind. This awe tivity. “In 2007, I signed up for an light when jostled by the tides. on our kayaks and this meant and white forms shimmering inspiring creature remains an ocean kayaking expedition along She was simply stunned to see dealing with the whales on their under the vessel. Peacefully, the SCREENS enigma! The largest member of Canada’s Pacific coast. A unique the ocean glowing thus in the terms, in their environment, pod swam away towards the the oceanic dolphin family, orcas biosphere on the North dark! “My dream was still to see amidst freezing weather, strong horizon. “The seas remain Earth’s are the most widely distributed of American continent, the land- orca whales in the wild and this winds and powerful tides. I greatest mystery as 90% of deep- all cetacean species. Their natural scape features a rocky coastline, would soon come true. Killer would, as the guide emphasised, sea depths are still unexplored. I otstar debuted associate director on home extends from the icy Arctic cut into by long, deep corals, sur- whales are the most intelligent often be less than one foot away am fortunate to have seen one the first trail- Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s to the Antarctic seas, an adult rounded by emerald-green conif- predator on Earth and are among from an orca and I couldn’t wait,” glimpse of what the waters hold. er for its epics Bajirao Mastani orca measuring over twenty feet erous forests. I spent days weav- the fastest mammals in the sea. she adds. That sight made me realise how H upcoming and Padmaavat. The and weighing upto 8,000 kilo- ing through the tiny islets of the When you see wild orcas, you Heading out one morning, important it is to protect marine period epic ‘story adaptation’ has grams. Orca pods or families, led Broughton Archipelago, camping can sense what no marine reserve about twenty minutes in, the cap- ecosystems where some of our series, The been credited to by a matriarch, use highly with two team members and a can capture, their tremendously tain slowed down. Suddenly, the most amazing fellow beings swim Empire, based on the Bhavani Iyer. sophisticated communication guide on scattered islands, where, free spirit and their incredible water parted and towering fins magically through the grandness book Empire of the Nikkhil Advani said techniques, including pulsed in fact, we were far from alone,” love for the ocean. In 2017, I came slicing out, graceful, mag- of Earth’s life,” she signs off. Moghul: Raiders from in a statement, “The the North by Alex Empire is a dream pro- Rutherford. The eight- ject that I have nur- episode series traces the tured for years. The saga of emperor Babur, narrative we are explor- ‘from the valley of ing is something none Ferghana to Samarkand of the makers have ever and beyond’. attempted in the history Kunal Kapoor of of Indian entertainment Rang De Basanti, and and given this story a Dear Zindagi fame, fictional and creative Bridging the gaps makes his streaming bent. It’s overwhelming debut with the show, to see the trailer receive produced by Nikkhil resounding praises and YAMIKNIKRISHNA when we were living on the Advani of Emmay we hope that it makes BANDLAMUDI streets near the Vijayawada Entertainment, who for an unforgettable railway station. After our also serves as showrun- viewing experience.” parents died, our grandmoth- ner. Shot across India Also starring Shabana s we all know, er would hardly feed us. She and Uzbekistan, The Azmi, Drashti Dhami, ‘Today’s children enrolled my sister and me Empire is billed as ‘the Dino Morea, Aditya are the citizens of into Nava Jeevan foster care biggest show ever creat- Seal, Sahher Bambba tomorow’, a few at a very young age. They not nearby. This program is to port the children infected by ed in India’. and Rahul Dev, The A charitable organi- only provided education and help inculcate qualities of AIDS and their families by The series is directed Empire is slated for an sations in accommodation since we sharing, caring, and problem- providing education, nutri- by Mitakshara Kumar, August 27 release on Vijayawada are working were 5 years old, but also solving skills in the children tion, and counselling. who has worked as an Disney+ Hotstar. towards child empowerment. bore our medical expenses. who were once rejected and “Navajeevan is reposition- ‘Nava Jeevan Bala Bhavan’ With their support, my sib- unidentified by society. As ing its activities with major society is one of them, which ling and I have both complet- part of this program, evening concerns being migrating turned an open shelter near ed our intermediate and are classes are also conducted by children, integrated coun- Vijayawada railway station in now looking forward to set- specially trained teachers. selling centres, and strength- 1993, to work with street ting up a small-scale business “After my sister’s death, I ening families. We have children/youth, child work- in the future, for which Nava enrolled her son into Nava bridge schools for migrant ers, children who are victims Jeevan is extending its help- Jeevan when he was 11. They children where we counsel of sexual and other forms of ing hand. Even during the took care of him, provided and educate them to have abuse. It houses girl children pandemic, we were given education, accommodation, proper identity proofs. We and those battling enough ration,” Geetanjali, and health care. He is now in have also formed integrated HIV/AIDS. 22, tells us. the final year of his interme- counselling centres free of “With major concerns Nava Jeevan conducts diate course. I have two sons. cost for the youth. Highly being rescuing and coun- vocational training for youth If Nava Jeevan wasn’t there to qualified counsellors are on selling street children and like LAST (Livelihood help me, I couldn’t have sent the job to help them out and drug addicts, Nava Jeevan Advancement Skills Training) him to school with the mea- we expect to support almost had established majorly three which also include beautician gre income I draw. He wants 6,000 children and youth in rehabilitation centres, i.e., courses, tailoring, weaving, to study well and give back to the near future. An obvious foster care homes, at computer applications, and the organisantion in whatev- reason behind almost 73 per- Pejjonipet, Deepa Nivas at more. er way possible,” shares Mrs cent of misled children or Balaji Nagar and Chiguru at Orientation camps like Leela from Vijayawada, aunt youth is their broken families Venkatapalem in Vijayawada. Vimukthi, Prerana, and of a minor boy in Nava at a young age. We support Foster care homes and Deepa Velugu, and outreach pro- Jeevan. them emotionally, financially Nivas aim to give these chil- the Nava Jeevan Society, for and the government. Apart grams like Punaruttejam and They also have a commu- so that they can earn a decent dren a secure, healthy home, rescued girl children. There’s from making the children Child Safety Net were taken nity outreach program to livelihood. Presently, we and Chiguru, a centre for also Nava Jeevan Yuva aware of their rights and up by the management with improve the standard of liv- operate in Vijayawada, Vizag, rehabilitation started in 2001 Bhavan that is a rescue home social entitlements, the soci- the motto of de-addiction, ing of mining workers in Rajamundry, Warangal, and in the picturesque atmos- that also imparts education ety is on a mission to incul- molding personalities, edu- Jaggayapeta, Suryapeta, and Hyderabad. I feel fortunate to phere on the banks of river to the youth. More than cate in them the qualities of cating, and making them 15 other villages. The project have been associated with Krishna, provides schooling 51,000 children were rescued social responsibility, ethics, aware of attaining identity is also about protecting the Nava Jeevan for almost 9 and accommodation. It and rehabilitated. We’re and mental ability to conquer proofs and social entitle- workers’ children’s health, years now, serving children serves as a Residential Bridge administering various skills’ life. These programs are not ments. Child Safety Net rights, and education in col- and youth. It gives me School for school dropouts, training sessions, tours for only meant for street children (CSN) is another program laboration with the immense satisfaction to be where these children are general knowledge, and per- but also every future citizen where children have the priv- Panchayath, government line able to be of help to many trained, counselled, cared for, sonality development ses- of India,” shares Joseph, the ilege to form into groups, departments, and local com- lives beyond boundaries,” and then sent to regular sions to these rescued chil- coordinator at Nava Jeevan. discuss and solve local prob- munity members. Nee Thodu says Ratna Kumar, the head schools. Baalika is another dren and youth, in collabora- “I still remember the Nava lems in almost 18 Mandals and Hitaishi are the other and Executive Director of shelter home being run by tion with Don Bosco schools Jeevan team approaching us and 40 slums communities initiatives taken up to sup- Nava Jeevan. TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 sport 11 Indian Olympic contingent returns from Tokyo PTI n NEW DELHI

ndia’s triumphant Olympic contingent, including history-making javelin throw Olympic heroes felicitated in grand ceremony Gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and wasI greeted by frenzy and chaos at the air- port where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes. The athletes were welcomed by a Sports Authority of India (SAI) delegation head- ed by its Director General Sandeep Pradhan, who was accompanied by Athletics Federation of India head Adille Sumariwala. There was loud cheering by euphoric fans, family members, and some local political leaders as returning athletes made their way through a massive crowd both inside and outside the airport. Waving the tri-colour, people danced to PTI n NEW DELHI the beat of the dhol and live band, sang and screamed their lungs out to show their ndia’s Olympic medal-win- appreciation for the medal winners. Iners were accorded a grand The huge gathering meant that social welcome by the Government in Indian athletes pose for photo with sports minister Anurag Thakur and others during felicitation ceremony on Monday PTI distancing norms went for a toss as sever- a dazzling felicitation ceremo- al, quite a lot of them without masks, rushed ny here on Monday with sports in to catch a glimpse of the stars. minister Anurag Thakur saying Some were even seen doing push-ups that their journey is an “incred- and planks just outside the airport in their ible story of resilience and enthusiasm. Inside, Chopra and other sporting excellence”. medal winners struggled to get past a self- Gold medal winning ie-seeking crowd. javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra The most dramatic exit was made by was the cynosure of all eyes in Bronze-medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia, the ceremony at a five star hotel who was seen greeting and waving towards here, held a couple of hours his supporters from the sunroof of an SUV, after the seven podium finish- which had several fans clinging to it defy- ers made their way out of the ing all traffic rules as it made its way out of airport amid utter chaos. the airport. At the felicitation ceremo- “We will try to do better next time, I had ny, they were presented a knee problem,” Punia, who had entered mementos and shawls by the the Games as a Gold favourite, said. minister. The athletes were garlanded and pre- Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra being welcomed on his arrival at IGI Airport on Monday PTI Both the Bronze-winning sented with bouquets on arrival and were men’s hockey team and fourth- applauded by the airport staff as they place finishing women’s team made their way out to utter chaos. cut cakes after arriving at the Union Ministers Anurag Thakur, right, and Kiren Rijiju, left, felicitate Tokyo Olympics Bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang They were then whisked away for a felic- hotel. Punia, second from right, during felicitation ceremony in New Delhi on Monday PTI itation function by sports minister Anurag While Chopra added the Thakur. golden sheen to the campaign, medals,” Borgohain said. desires and aspires to dominate some close finishes including “It is the first time we are seeing a recep- the Silver medals came from Sindhu and Chanu did not the world…even in sports,” the fourth place finish by golfer tion like this, it is very heartening,” said race weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and attend the ceremony as they Thakur said. Aditi Ashok. walker K T Irfan, who competed in the wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya. had arrived earlier and are “The Olympic Games Thakur’s predecessor Rijiju 20km race walk event. The Bronze medals, apart currently at their home bases. showed us that with self-disci- praised the performances of all India surpassed their previous best haul from the men’s hockey team, “I only tried to give my pline and dedication we can be the athletes and reiterated that of six medals achieved in the 2012 London were claimed by boxer Lovlina best,” said Punia, who fought champions. Team India excelled India will be a force to reckon Games with one Gold, two Silver and four Borgohain, shuttler P V Sindhu, through his semifinals without and inspired while Indians with by the 2028 Olympics. Bronze medals in Tokyo. and wrestler Bajrang Punia. any protective gear on his cheered and celebrated all “This is just the beginning “It is a proud moment for the country “I am very happy to be back injured knee. around. because India’s resurgence in and the state of Haryana. Neeraj and Ravi home. I knew India is very “Tokyo 2020 was an “We will continue to sup- sport is visible now and I am are both from Haryana. Doodh, dahi ka happy but after coming back Olympic Games of many firsts port our sports persons and we confident that by 2028 khana, number one Haryana,” qu ipp e d here, to get this love first hand, for India. The success of Team endeavour to make India a Olympics India will be a force state Congress leader Deepender Singh it feels really nice. I would try India at the Olympics is a sporting powerhouse,” Thakur to reckon with,” Rijiju men- Hooda, who was also at the airport to wel- to do my best for more such reflection of how New India said. The minister also lauded tioned. come the athletes. Need to see my game from a Blue Tigers’ camp Lovlina will start afresh in every aspect for Paris 2024 return to Kolkata New Delhi: She had the time finally came out in the form of different perspective: Deepika of her life in Tokyo with a an ear-splitting scream when New Delhi: The national foot- medal on Olympic debut being her hand was raised by the ref- ball team’s camp will be held in PTI n KOLKATA out to be anti-climactic as she keeps saying we don’t have a the icing on the cake but Indian eree. Kolkata after 15 years when ini- fizzled out without putting up medal, we don’t have a medal. boxer Lovlina Borgohain says “For so many years, sever- tial 23 probables assemble at the ce Indian acrcher Deepika a fight in both her individual We think of it a thousand all of it is “done and dusted al emotions were just inside me, ‘City of Joy’ on August 15 to pre- AKumari on Monday con- and mixed pair quarterfinals times there, and it dominates now” and she will start afresh I had internalised them. But in pare for next month’s interna- fessed that she needs to stop encounters to cap yet anoth- our psyche. It’s a mental in every aspect of her game for this Olympics, when I realised tional friendlies. buckling under er horror Olympic campaign. blockade and goes on affect- the Paris edition in 2024. the support that I was getting The training sessions will the pressure of “Woh paanch ring ing our techniques.” The 23-year-old from the from the country every time I start from August 16, the AIFF performance at ka pressure, haavi ho “It’s high time that I intro- tiny Baro Mukhia village of was stepping in the ring and said in a statement. the Olympic ja raha hai (pressure spect into my game and see it Assam’s Golaghat district landing any punch, that scream This will be the first time Games and of the five Olympic in a different perspective now. became only the third Indian was an ode to that support and Blue Tigers’ camp will be held in approach the rings is becoming a There are certain things we are boxer to finish on the Olympic emotion,” she explained. Kolkata as they assembled here biggest sporting bit too much),” lacking too much. Basically we podium, joining two of the “It was an expression of my for training way back in 2006 stage from a differ- confessed need to change the perspective biggest icons in Indian boxing own pent up emotions and also ahead of the FIFA World Cup ent perspective to Deepika after of our games.” — six-time world champion M an ode to the support that I Qualifier against Saudi Arabia. deliver desired returning to “We’ve to see all games C Mary Kom and the very dec- got,” the youngster said. The camp will be conduct- results in future. Kolkata. equally, be it World Cup, orated Vijender Singh. The quarterfinal win was ed under a secured bio-bubble- In the form of her Deepika World Championships or the “This Olympics is done one of the two special memo- and the contingent will also be life after winning five said she has Olympics. But there we think and dusted. I will have to start Olympic champion Busenaz as Olympics, four months is not ries that, Borgohain said, will undergoing regular testing. World Cup medals this understood that too much about a medal. We afresh in every aspect, not just Surmeneli of Turkey? enough. Uss se kuch nahi hota, remain with her for the rest of Head coach Igor Stimac has year, the 27-year-old instead of run- have to take it easy and enjoy one,” she said, when asked “It is not like strength and you need such work in a four- her life. named an initial list of 23 prob- carried the hopes of ning after the the moment.” what changes she would make conditioning hasn’t been year cycle,” she explained. The other being the first ables, leaving out players from 1.3 billion medals, “In the World Cup or to her technique after the worked on. It was being done. Borgohain defeated for- ever shared Gold medal in the ATK Mohun Bagan and Indians to World Championships too, Tokyo campaign. You can say it was not up to the mer world champion Nien- Games in which she saw the Bengaluru FC owing to the two get the the medal is the ultimate goal Would those changes level of what it should have Chin Chen in the quarterfinals triumph of human values. club's commitments in the AFC sport their they need to but we never keep thinking include additional strength in been ideally. I could work on to reach the semi-final and with “The best memory is that Cup in the Maldives. first work on ‘enjoying about it. But once we reach the her punches, which despite my strength and conditioning that triumph, she also beat the I finally managed to beat a Players from both clubs will Olympic the moment’ at the Olympics, we are not able to being accurate, seemed to be only in the last four months of fear, which she experienced boxer who had beaten me four be joining the squad immediate- archery medal in Olympics, some- get over the thoughts of win- slightly low on power, especial- what was a four-year cycle. previously before stepping into time before coming here. To ly after finishing their club com- Tokyo. thing they lack. ning a medal. We need to ly in the semifinal loss to “I was benefitted by the the ring. beat her at the Olympics is a mitments in the continental But it turned “Everyone work on it.” reigning world and now work but for something as big The pent up emotions special moment of my career. tournament. PNS RS lauds Indian athletes Indian team off to London performance in Tokyo the likes of Shaw and Surya Prithvi, Surya remain are currently serving, having PNS n NEW DELHI in the medals tally,” he said. “It in quarantine; Ganguly arrived in a commercial flight is to be much higher on the from Colombo. he Rajya Sabha on Monday medals table given the feasibil- to attend Lord’s Test It is also expected that sec- Tlauded the performance of ity as revealed from our Tokyo retary Jay Shah, vice-president the Indian contingent in the performances. Our mission London: The Indian contin- Rajiv Shukla, treasurer Arun Tokyo Olympics with Chairman shall be in the top 10 at the ear- gent on Monday were off to Dhumal might be in the UK M Venkaiah Naidu hoping the liest possible.” London for the second Test to watch the Indian team play country will break into the top Naidu said the Tokyo against England at Lord’s at some point during the 10 countries in terms of medal Olympics not just gave the high- though replacement players, series. tally. India stood at 47th posi- est-ever number of seven medals Suryakumar Yadav and Prithvi tion in the recently concluded but also in terms of grit demon- Shaw, remained in SILVERWOOD WARNS Olympics. strated in quite a few close fin- Nottingham to complete their England head coach Chris Oz 62 all out, fall to Hailing the feat of the ishes and a large number of ath- quarantine. Silverwood fired a warning to Indian contingent, he said the letes entering medal-winning It is learnt that the entire his faltering top order bats- Tokyo Games turned out to be rounds of the competition. Indian contingent left for men on Monday, indicating 1-4 series defeat the best Olympic moment for On Neeraj Chopra’s Gold London at around 11 am local that Haseeb Hameed is close AFP n DHAKA bined with Shakib to rattle the country in the last 121 medal win in javelin throw, the time after every member test- to a recall for the second Test Australia with twin strikes in one years of its Olympic journey. He chairman said he did the nation ed negative for RT-PCR. against India. hakib Al Hasan took four over to send back Alex Carey termed the performance “the proud bringing down the cur- The second Test begins on Big top-order runs have Swickets as Bangladesh skittled and Moises Henriques. first moment of national awak- tains on “decades of despair and August 12. been a consistent problem for out Australia for their lowest Shakib wiped off the tail ening in sports”. heralded a new era of confidence Shaw and Suryakumar, tainly give the duo ample president Sourav Ganguly is some time for England with ever T20I total of 62 to seal the with the wickets of Nathan Ellis He said the achievements of and hope.” who linked up with the squad chance to train and get match set to leave for London on Rory Burns, Zak Crawley and series 4-1 on Monday. and Adam Zampa with nine of the Indian athletes indicated “His feat helps in healing the in Nottingham on August 3, ready in case the team man- Tuesday to watch the second Dom Sibley under the spot- Chasing 123 for victory, the 11 batsmen getting scores in ‘We too can do it’ erasing the festering wound of recurrent will only complete their 10- agement feels the necessity of Test at Lord’s starting August light after failing to register a Australia crashed out in 13.4 single digits. memories of desperation, despair and waning hope with day quarantine on August 13, playing either of the two. 12. score of 30 in two innings of overs with Shakib returning fig- Earlier Mohammad Naim despondency, dejection and every lost opportunity,” Naidu which means that they can The move from red to the drawn first Test. ures of 4-9 with his left-arm spin made 23 in Bangladesh’s 122 for disbelief, compounded by poor said and also lauded the perfor- only train from August 14 and GANGULY TO BE PRE- amber list means that any “I would rather be accused in the 60-run rout in the fifth eight after electing to bat. Dan medal performance every four mance of other medal winners will be available for selection SENT FOR LORD’S TEST person who is fully vaccinat- of giving somebody one too match in Dhaka. Christian and Nathan Ellis took years. including Ravi Kumar Dahiya, from the third Test, starting With United Kingdom ed as per UK health authori- many chances than not Australia’s previous lowest two wickets each. Bangladesh “Four Gold medals would Mirabai Chanu, Lovelin August 25 at Leeds. moving Indian travellers from ties protocol will not need to enough,” said Silverwood. was 79 all out against England had secured their first series win have placed us at around 20 and Borgohain, P V Sindhu and The nine-day gap between red to amber list from last serve the mandatory 10-day “But at some point I will have in 2005. Pace bowler over Australia after winning another four among the top 10 Bajrang Punia. second and third Test will cer- Sunday (August 8), BCCI hard quarantine period which to make a decision. Mohammed Saifuddin com- the opening three matches. 12

Vijayawada Tuesday August 10, 2021 tollywood Megastar's CHETAN BHARDWAJ rejuvenation treatment ahead ON A ROLL K RAMYA SREE of Lucifer shoot Monday, the young com- “I will be careful not to poser shared, “Composing miss the background score egastar rejuvenated. He is Chiranjeevi, hen we hear for three different songs in while focusing on the Chiran undergoing this acclaimed actor the name of SR Kalyanamandapam melody content for each jeevi is treatment at a Satyadev too will young seemed very challenging. film. Also, I take care to M camped at popular ayurvedic be playing a key W music Good affiliates have been not overdo the scene and Vizag cur- spa in role. The film is director coming in from the audi- give tunes that the scene rently. Visakhapatnam. helmed by Tamil Chetan ence for the background deserves,” shares Chetan. After completing Earlier too, director Mohan Bhardwaj, one can score of this movie. I have Giving insights into his the shooting of Chiranjeevi has Raja, who is well only recall the done 369, 7, and more. I future projects, Chetan Acharya, he had gone to this spa. known to the blockbuster song took every movie as a chal- shares, “I am working for left for Usually, Telugu audience Pilla Ra from the lenge and rendered music Maha Samudram starring Vishakapatnam. Tollywood star because of the film film RX 100. for them all, accordingly.” promising actors He is preparing for heroes have been Hanuman After Pilla Ra, he He says the music and Sharwanand and the Telugu remake going abroad for Junction. Music made a name for the background score dur- Siddharth, under the of the Malayalam this treatment, but director S. himself with films ing the introduction scene direction of my Ajay hit film Lucifer, Chiranjeevi Thaman is going like Manmadhudu 2, of the actor have been Bhupathi. The song tentatively titled prefers this to compose the Aditya 369, and 7. composed with sugges- Rambha Rambha from the Godfather. Before ayurvedic spa music for the Once again, with SR tions from the lead actor of movie has already been the shoot starts, always. Megastar film, for Kalyanamandapam - the film Kiran Abbavaram. released and received great the actor wants to In Godfather, the first time in Est.1975, he created a Director Sridhar Gade, love and reviews. I am very get detoxified and along with his career. sensation with his songs producers Pramod, Raju, happy that the song is get- and mesmerised the and the lead actor Kiran ting a good response from audiences with his Abbavaram are the main the audience. I have a few music. reason why the songs in others in the pipeline, Speaking to this film have become such whose details I will reveal the media on a big hit, he says. soon.” Mahesh Babu-Pooja team up once again

aarika Hassine Creations announced the cast and crew H line-up of their upcom- ing prestigious movie #SSMB28 in the super combo of Mahesh Babu - Trivikram. Makers took to social media to release the grand reveal video of the star squad leaving fans asking for more. National award-winning editor Navin Nooli will be editing the film and renowned Art Director A.S Prakash is all set to join hands with Trivikram again in this movie. Cinematography will be led by the magi- cal Lensman Madhie. Pooja, Rashmika to star Sensational music direc- tor Thaman S will be composing the music for Icon this movie. The ravish- alongside Allu Arjun in ing diva Pooja Hegde will play the female lead. angalore beauties Pooja Hegde and A hattrick run for both Rashmika Mandanna will be seen of them with director paired opposite Stylish Star Allu Trivikram. Arjun in his upcoming movie Pre-production is set to B Icon. After completing the shoot work at fast pace and the of Pushpa: The Rise, Allu Arjun Movie is scheduled to go will focus on Icon, which will be produced on sets soon. by Dil Raju under his own banner. Pooja Hegde has been cast opposite Allu Arjun twices: in Duvvada Jagannadham and again in Ala Vaikunthapuramloo. While Duvvada Jagannadham wasn’t a Will Anil Ravipudi get another film with MB? big hit, Ala Vaikunthapuramloo had gone on to become the biggest hit in irector Neekevvaru had a few Allu Arjun’s career. Rashmika will Anil limitations in getting the be pairing up with Allu Arjun for Ravipudi desired “mass apprecia- the first time. As both are top stars is confi- tion”. Though the movie in Tollywood, the combination D dent that did well, it had lacked may hype up the project further. he will get speed in the second half, S. Thaman is going to com- to do and no innovative pose the music for this film after another project with screenplay. Ala Vaikunthapuramloo. Mahesh Babu in After working on big Director Venu Sri Ram, who has 2023. He got a hit projects with Trivikram achieved the blockbuster hit with the actor’s and SS Rajamouli, Vakeel Saab with Pawan Kalyan, Sarileru Neekevvaru. whether Mahesh Babu is penning the script for this After that, sources will agree to do a film movie. Allu Arjun is already inform that Mahesh with Anil Ravipudi or being called the Icon star. Babu has promised not is the burning ques- The film Icon is set to release that he will do anoth- tion. However Anil in theatres after Pushpa: The er film with Anil Ravipudi said that he has Rise and before Ravipudi. and then with SS Balakrishna after wrap- already narrated the Pushpa 2. Currently, Mahesh Rajamouli. All of the ping up F3, the sequel to story to Mahesh Babu Babu is working on Superstar’s upcoming the previous hit F2. The and the Superstar was finishing his next projects are crazy and film stars Venkatesh, impressed with it. Only film Sarkaaru Vari big-level projects. Rana, Tamannaah Bhatia the fate of Anil’s movie Paata. Later, he is set Right now, Anil and Mehreen Pirzada in with Balakrishna will tell to work with Ravipudi is going to do a lead roles. Insiders tell us if the two will work Trivikram Srinivas film with Nandamuri that the film Sarileru together again.

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ushpa met Prince P Bharata on Shaakuntalam sets today as both Allu Arjun and his daughter Allu Arha were shooting at the same location for their respective movies. It is a special day for the Icon Star who never expected to witness this day so early on in his life.