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Ex-MPs asked to vacate houses; Karnataka-style politics won’t power, water MOHAN BHAGWAT FOR work in TS, KTR warns BJP supply to be cut PNS n HYDERABAD

NEW DELHI: All former TRS working president KT MPs have asked to vacate DIALOGUE ON QUOTA Rama Rao has called BJP work- their government accom- PNS n NEW DELHI ing president JP Nadda as a man modations — mostly the ‘Anti-Dalit face of full of lies and remarked that heritage bungalows in the There should be a conversation BJP and the Congress, which posh Lutyen's zone — the in an atmosphere of harmony RSS-BJP exposed’ ruled the country for 70 years, Centre said today. between those in favour of reser- NEW DELHI: The Congress on are not the kind of parties that With overstaying being the vations and those against it, RSS Monday cited RSS chief Mohan would appreciate development norm, the government has chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Bhagwat's remarks on projects undertaken by the TRS. taken a hard line this time. Sunday, provoking criticism and reservation to allege that the Speaking at a party meeting The MPs have been given allegations that he is telegraph- "anti Dalit-backward face" of the held at Kukatpally in the city on seven days, but at the end of ing the ruling BJP's intent of end- RSS-BJP has been exposed. Monday, KTR scoffed at three days, officials have been ing quota for the poor and back- The attack by the opposition Nadda's criticism of the TRS asked to stop power and ward castes. party came a day after Bhagwat government, reminding the BJP water supply to these accom- Mohan Bhagwat's words had said there should be a that it forfeited deposits in 103 TRS working president KT Rama Rao addresses a party meeting at Kukatpally modations, CR Patil, caused a similar flap in 2015, just conversation in a harmonious Assembly seats out of the 119 it Chairman, Housing before the Bihar election, when atmosphere between those in contested. BJP’s Karnataka-style of politics will not pay dividends in Committee said. he called for a review of the reser- favour of reservation and those He said that BJP's Karnataka- Telangana. It was ridiculous on the part of Nadda to allege vation policy. At the height of the Sangh should shed anti-reservation against it. "Attack on the rights style of politics would not pay corruption in the execution of Kaleswaram project Bihar poll campaign, the BJP was of the poor, trampling on dividends in Telangana. He — KT RAMA RAO, TRS working president said to have suffered the brunt of constitutional rights, snatching challenged the BJP to cite one its mentor's views. Months later, mindset, says Mayawati the rights of Dalits-backwards. state where it is in power that Bhagwat tweeted that reservation LUCKNOW: BSP chief Mayawati on This is the real BJP agenda," has round-the-clock supply of land, KTR said. He dared Nadda vein that the person who vowed "is needed" as long as social dis- Monday asked the RSS to shed its "anti- Congress' chief spokesperson power. It was ridiculous on the to prove conclusively the not to shave his beard if crimination remains in the soci- reservation mindset", saying reservation Randeep Surjewala said. part of Nadda to allege corrup- charges of corruption he had Congress did not return to ety. In his latest comments, the was a constitutional provision and tion in the execution of levelled. In an indirect reference power in the state is nowhere to RSS chief said when he raised the disturbing it would be an injustice. A day Kaleswaram project, which will to TPCC president N Uttam be seen these days. subject earlier, it created much after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sion of Gyan Utsav, an event help irrigate one crore acres of Kumar, KTR said in a lighter Continued on Page 4 noise and the whole discussion chief Mohan Bhagwat said there should be organized by the RSS on com- went off the rails. "Those in a conversation in a harmonious petitive exams. Dismissing talk favour of reservation, when they atmosphere between those in favour of of the RSS influencing the gov- hear and consider those against reservation and those against it, Mayawati said such a debate would ernment's agenda, Bhagwat also Arrest warrant Bihar ex-CM reservation and when those generate a dangerous situation of doubt which was not needed. In a clarified that the Sangh, the BJP HC lifts stay on MBBS, against Paul against reservation will hear and tweet, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, "The RSS saying and the party-led government at Jagannath consider those for reservation, that there should be open-hearted debate pertaining to reservation the centre were "three separate over bro's death then we can find a solution to this given to SC/ST/OBC, generates dangerous situation of doubt, which entities" and one cannot be held n Mishra in one minute, without a law, is not at all needed". She also said, "Reservation is a humanitarian responsible for the actions of the BDS counselling PNS MAHABUBNAGAR without rules. Till the time that and constitutional provision, and disturbing it is injustice and other. "Since there are Sangh harmony is not there in all of improper. It would be better if the Sangh sheds its anti-reservation workers in BJP and this govern- PNS n HYDERABAD The Mahabubnagar district passes away society, no one can answer this mindset." Bhagwat had yesterday said in New Delhi that he had ment, they will listen to the RSS, court on Monday issued an PATNA: Former Bihar Chief question. We have to attempt this spoken on reservation earlier as well, but it created a lot of noise and but it is not mandatory for them In a major relief to the state arrest warrant against Minister Jagannath Mishra and the Sangh is doing so," the whole discussion diverted from the actual issue. to agree with us. They can dis- government and Kaloji Prajashanthi died on Monday following a Bhagwat said at the closing ses- agree as well," he said. Narayana Rao University of party chief prolonged illness, family Health Sciences (KNRUHS), a KA Paul in sources said here. division of Telangana High connec- The 82-yr-old leader had Court on Monday dismissed tion with been suffering from cancer Father of the petitions filed against them the mur- and was undergoing treatment Somesh Kumar becomes that claimed they were doing der of his at the national capital, where he minor arrested injustice to students of phase of counselling for med- brother breathed his last in the morn- reserved categories in coun- ical and dental seat aspirants. David Raj. The ing, they said. Condoling his for mishap seling for MBBS and BDS The counselling was stayed murder that took place in demise, CM Nitish announced courses for year 2019-20. following a petition by some Mahabubnagar district in a 3-day state mourning. He was blue-eyed officer of CM that killed two The division bench said the students alleging that the lone January 2010. an acclaimed political leader L VENKAT RAM REDDY petitions are devoid of merit, health university of the state The warrant was issued against and educationist. His death has n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD and vacated the stay granted was acting against stipulated Paul, an evangelist, after he caused an irreparable loss earlier on the second phase of rules in filling up the seats. skipped attending court a few not just to Bihar but the Senior IAS officer Somesh The father of the minor boy, counseling. The court also They had also alleged that times. His younger brother entire country, Kumar said in Kumar seems to have become who was driving an SUV that told the petitioners that it seats in the reservation quota David Raj had died under a message. the blue-eyed boy of Chief rammed into an auto-rickshaw would not intervene in the were being filled before filling mysterious circumstances in Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. killing a 14-month-old boy ongoing admission coun- up those in the open catego- 2010 after which word spread Somesh has been getting "plum and his grandmother, was selling process as the academic ry, which amounted to injus- that the brothers were involved postings" in the TRS govern- arrested on Monday. year of the two UG courses is tice to students. They urged in a property dispute. Since the Double-decker ment all along, which has The police had booked scheduled to begin from the high court to instruct the property matter was not set- become a subject of debate in cases against the minor and his September 1. state government and the uni- tled, Paul was made accused in train on bureaucratic circles. He is cur- father Noor Mohammed, who The decision of the HC has versity authorities to fill up the case relating to David's rently posted as Special Chief was arrested two days after the paved the way for officials of open category seats before death. His name figures at Vizag-VJA Secretary in the Revenue accident and booked under the health university to issue taking up the process for the number A9 under Sections department, replacing Rajeswar Sections 304/2, 324, 326, 109 a fresh schedule for the second reserved category seats. 302, 220c and 379. route soon Tiwari. He was also given addi- and 183 of the IPC and Motor tional charge as CCLA (chief Vehicles Act. Police said that NEW DELHI: Railways' sec- commissioner of land admin- the minor boy had taken the ond double-decker Uday istration), which is considered new Revenue Act. Somesh will car out on a ride with his Express will run between next to Chief Secretary in the l Got plum postings since attend this meeting as head of friends without informing his HC dubs tax recovery by Visakhapatnam and administrative hierarchy. December 2016 Revenue department. parents. Vijayawada to cater to the The government issued these l Appointed as Special CS in Somesh was GHMC com- While little Mahadev had busy route in the East Coast transfer orders all of a sudden revenue department missioner, when Telangana State died on the spot on Sunday, his state as ‘nothing short of extortion’ Railway zone, officials said on late on Sunday. was formed in June 2014. He grandmother Nagamani (65) Monday. The first Uday or The post of Special Chief l Will play key role in continued as GHMC commis- died during treatment on PNS n AHMEDABAD by authorities to recover Rs 1.49 desperate for revenue. The rev- Utkrisht double-decker Yatri Secretary in Irrigation and CAD drafting new Revenue Act, and sioner, considered to be the Monday. The two were in the crore as tax, a division bench of enue is to be collected in accor- Express was a specially- departments, currently held by its implementation plum post, till October 2015. auto-rickshaw along with The Gujarat High Court has Justices J B Pardiwala and A C dance with law. The action at designed air-conditioned chair Somesh Kumar, has been hand- However, he was transferred as Mahadev's, mother Sandhya termed the action of state tax Rao called their action as "high- the end of the authorities in the car which started service ed over to Chief Secretary SK Principal Secretary in Tribal and his twin brother authorities to collect revenue handed and arbitrary". present case is nothing short of between Coimbatore and Joshi. The CS will be hold FAC Revenue Act in September by Welfare department in October Mahender when the mishap from a private firm as "nothing "The action on part of extortion," the court said. Bangalore in June 2018. (full additional charge) of these incorporating 'revolutionary 2015, considered an insignifi- occurred. The auto was short of extortion", and ordered authorities concerned could be After an audit assessment The trains are primarily portfolios, according to order measures' to check corruption cant post in bureaucratic circles. rammed head-on by the SUV return of Rs 1.49 crore recov- termed as absolutely high- under provisions of the Gujarat allocated to routes with heavy issued by government on in revenue department. More This triggered speculations that driven by the minor boy, ered from it along with an inter- handed and arbitrary," the Value Added Tax Act, passenger traffic. They are Monday. Somesh's appointment importantly, the CM has con- his equation with the TRS gov- police inspector of Bowenpally est of six per cent. high court said in its order on Micromax was on October 30, equipped with WiFi facility, as Special CS in the Revenue vened a collectors' conference ernment had strained due to P Chandra Shekar said. The In an order passed on a August 7. 2018 directed by the deputy have striking interiors, cush- department assumes signifi- for two days starting Tuesday at which he was kept in the SUV went on to hit a few other petition moved by Micromax "This is not the way and the commissioner of state tax in ioned seating, and display cance in the backdrop of the Pragathi Bhavan, exclusively 'loopline'. two-wheelers after hitting the Informatics Limited against manner to recover tax.The Ahmedabad to pay Rs screens. CM deciding to bring a new for the purpose of discussing the ContinuedonPage4 auto, police said. alleged "coercive action" taken department should not get so 1,49,27,723 as tax. TODAY AROGYASRI IMPACT ALMANAC Amaravati's bleak future to boost Hyd realty Month & Paksham: Shravana & Krishna Paksha DEEPTHI NANDAN REDDY Heavy rush in n HYDERABAD Panchangam Hyderabad, with well- Tithi : Panchami 05:30 am(Next Day) With doubts looming large over developed infra, government hospitals Nakshatram: Revati 10:29 pm Andhra Pradesh capital cosmopolitan nature Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Amaravati's future under the PV KONDAL RAO n WARANGAL any important work) new YSRCP government, and the presence of a All wards and Hyderabad real estate market is large number of global blocks in MGM Rahukalam: 03:27 pm – 05:01 pm expected to get further boost as With the Rajiv Arogyasri health Yamagandam: 09:11 am – 10:45 am investors and industrialists may MNCs and talent, may services in corporate and pri- Hospital were filled Varjyam: 09:09 am - 10:55 am prefer Hyderabad. continue to attract vate hospitals remaining shut, with people coming Gulika: 12:19 pm - 01:53 pm After former CM the rush and crowds at gov- from various Chandrababu Naidu's bete noire further investments ernment hospitals have Good Time: (to start any important work) YS Jaganmohan Reddy took increased in rural Telangana parts of Amritakalam: 07:49 pm - 09:36 pm over as CM of AP, World Bank over the past three days. Warangal district Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:54 am - 12:44 pm and Asian Infrastructure over Amaravati, the capital city developments, as whenever a appear as a better alternative and of realty sector insiders and At MGM Hospital in Investment Bank (AIIB) have of another Telugu state, new government comes into attract investors. Even in the investors, the past government Warangal in particular, the HYDERABAD pulled out of Amaravati, casting Hyderabad is expected to get a power, there are bound to past, Amaravati did not quite had come up with ambitious rush of patients has been rising cases that were handled by pri- shadows over the development further boost. Hyderabad, with change and it will come up with take off as it was expected and plans, which were many-a-time by the day, with almost all wards vate hospitals earlier are now WEATHER of the new capital. This quite well-developed infrastructure, a new policy. However, the many preferred Hyderabad. appeared unfeasible keeping in and blocks in the hospital filled shifting to government hospi- Forecast: Mostly Cloudy unexpected turn of events has cosmopolitan nature, with the recent developments in Only this trend will only further view potential of the city, but no with people coming from var- tals. Sources said the MGM Temp: 31/24 pushed the investors, industri- presence of a large number of Amaravati will definitely impact strengthen, which is already one dared to raise the issue. It is ious parts of the erstwhile Hospital saw a 45 per cent Humidity: 80% alists and real estate players global MNCs and talent may new investments and investors showing up on the land prices said that the proposed world- Warangal district. While some increase in patients. Medical Sunrise: 05.59 focusing on Amaravati and continue to attract further will wait till the new government in Hyderabad," opined C Shekar class capital is going through a surgery cases in the orthopaedic and surgical cases in the pres- Sunset: 06.38 investing in AP into a cautious investments. gives clarity on its policy and Reddy, past national president of correction phase now, only giv- department have been admit- tigious hospital also witnessed Current Weather Conditions mood. "It is premature to write off direction. In the meanwhile CREDAI. ing further fillip to Hyderabad. ted as in-patients, the general heavy intake. Updated August 19, 2019 5:00 PM With uncertainty prevailing Amaravati going by the recent obviously, Hyderabad will According to the observation ContinuedonPage4 medicine and general surgery ContinuedonPage3 HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 hyderabad 02 BJP, TRS are ‘secret allies': Uttam Komatireddy to take up n Dares Central government to order CBI probe against KCR ‘padayatra' from Aug 26 n n PNS HYDERABAD PNS HYDERABAD n Submits Telangana Pradesh Congress Save Mattapally temple, Congress MP from Bhongir memorandum to Committee (TPCC) chief and constituency Komatireddy DGP on Monday MP N Reddy Venkat Reddy has decided to seeking permission accused both BJP and TRS of Cong leader urges CS take up walkathon from enacting the fake drama of August 26 to 29 from n Alleges the political rivalry only to mislead PNS n HYDERABAD Gundeboyina Gudem, Brahmana Vellemla Reservoir government is people and damage Congress Sunya Pahad and in Narketpally mandal in party. TPCC Chief N Uttam Kumar Vajinepally villages as their Nalgonda district to the delaying the In a live interaction with Reddy submitted a memo- crops have been damaged in Jalasoudha Buildings, Errum project for the Congress party workers on randum to the Telangana nearly 1,000 acres due to Manzil in Hyderabad. last 12 years social media platform state Chief Secretary SK Joshi Krishna river floods. He along with around 5,000 Facebook and tele-conference on Monday asking the latter The TPCC president sub- farmers will take up the 'paday- on Monday, Uttam Kumar to initiate appropriate steps to mitted his memorandum to atra' demanding the state gov- by the government in 2007 and Udaya Samudram project. Reddy expressed wonder over save 1100-year-old Sri Laxmi SK Joshi at Bhudha Bhavan. ernment to release funds and issued a GO in this regard, but As this scheme is too the statement of BJP national Narasimha Swamy temple in Uttam also asked the gov- complete Udaya Samudram nothing has been done since delayed for more than 12 years working president J P Nadda allies in Delhi, and are enact- provided the required shield to Mattapally, which is now sub- ernment to release Rs 2 crore Lift Irrigation Scheme, the the last 12 years, he said. and there are no rains and wherein the latter accused ing the rivalry drama in KCR facilitating him to indulge merged in the floodwaters of to 27 tribal families, who long pending irrigation and There is an abnormal delay in other alternative irrigation Chief Minister Telangana. He challenged BJP in huge corruption and irreg- river Krishna. lost their 20 acre land in drinking water supply project work progress and also no sources available, the farmers K Chandrashekhar Rao of leader Nadda to make his ularities. He also asked the gov- Pulichintala project land in severe drought prone areas work bills being paid for want are being suffered a lot and indulging in corruption. party's government at the The TPCC Chief said that ernment to give compensa- acquirement in of Nalgonda district. of financial department clear- turning into a frustrated mood "Congress party has been Centre to order a CBI probe the Congress party has con- tion to the farmers of Ravi Ramachandrapuram thanda On Monday, Venkat Reddy ance for the last one year from to revolt against the govern- exposing the corrupt prac- against KCR if BJP was serious tinuously exposed the irregu- Pahad, Gundla Pahad, in Mattapally mandal. submitted a letter to the August 2018, he lamented. ment. Before the situation tices and mass irregularities of against exposing the corrup- larities and corruption by KCR Director General of Police M Reminding Chief Minister K loses out of control, there is a TRS government for the last tion in TRS government. regime in Mission Bhagiratha, Mahender Reddy seeking per- Chandrasekhar Rao's state- need of bringing the same to five years. However, Prime He pointed out that TRS Mission Kakatiya and other mission for his 'padayatra'. In ment that Telangana is a sur- the notice of government on Minister or his supported the BJP govern- irrigation projects. Unlike BJP his letter, Komatireddy plus state, Komatireddy, in his which a positive decision has government never took note of ment since 2014 and KCR and TRS, he said Congress explained that the Udaya letter, stated that the state gov- to be taken for completing the our allegations. Instead, PM was such a great fan of PM party never cheats people with Samudram Lift Irrigation ernment is neglecting and not above scheme for the satisfac- Modi and many Union Modi that when the latter vis- double-talk and dual-standard Scheme (USLIS) in Nalognda at all showing interest on this tion of the farmers, he said. Ministers openly praised KCR ited Telangana for the launch and it still stands on its alle- district is proposed for irri- long-pending Udaya I will take up the 'padayatra' government. Similarly, he said of Mission Bhagiratha, KCR gations. gating 1 lakh acres ayacut as Samudram Lift Irrigation along with 5000 farmers from KCR has always behaved like delivered a speech saying he Uttam Kumar Reddy said well as provides drinking water Scheme. Brahmana Vellemla Reservoir a true 'Modi Bhakt' and never just wanted a little space in that the BJP leaders were 'day- supply to 107 fluoride affect- The same government has to the Jalasoudha to submit a criticised the BJP Modi's heart and nothing else. dreaming' of coming to power ed villages in severe drought taken up Kaleswaram project representation to the Engineer- Government," he said while He said there were innumer- in Telangana after the party prone upland areas of on war foot basis with an esti- in-Chief, Irrigation asking Nadda to explain the able occasions when KCR sup- won four Lok Sabha seats. He Nakerekal, Nalgonda, mated cost of Rs 88,000 crore, Department, government of reasons behind sudden change ported Modi Government's said BJP would never gain Munugode and which shows its partiality on a Telangana on behalf of farm- in BJP's policy towards TRS. decisions, although they were strength in Telangana as Modi Thungathurthy Assembly con- particular region and also ers as this project falls under Uttam Kumar Reddy said irrational and anti-people. Govt did nothing for the State The TPCC chief submitting a memorandum to Chief Secretary SK Joshi stituencies. keeping personal grudge on his native village as well as his that BJP and TRS are secret Likewise, Modi government in the last five years. The scheme was sanctioned him by not completing the Bhongir constituency. State seeks more Gutha elected unanimously as MLC PNS n HYDERABAD extending his help in winning urea from Centre the election unanimously. I TRS senior leader Gutha also thank KCR for giving me PNS n HYDERABAD The cultivation area of Sukhender Reddy has been the opportunity to serve the Paddy, Maize and groundnut unanimously elected as MLC farmers all these days by giv- Agriculture Minister S Niranjan will increase in the catchment under MLA quota. The ing me the post of chief of Launch Reddy has addressed a letter to areas of Krishna and returning officer, Assembly Rythu Samanvaya Samithi", the Centre seeking the release Godavari rivers. He asked the secretary Dr V he stated. Ministers G Jagadish movement of Urea quota of the state Centre to release urea to Narasimhacharyulu, handed Reddy, V Prashanth Reddy, immediately as the cultivation Telangana immediately keep- over a certificate confirming Rajya Sabha member against of paddy, maize and groundnut ing the increasing demand in his election. Badugula Lingaiah Yadav will increase with the filling of view. On the occasion, Gutha MLAs, MLCs and others pre- projects with good rains. He explained that the thanked the Chief Minister, K sent when Gutha received the mining: VH On Monday, the Minister Centre has released 1.40 lakh Chandrashekhar Rao for giv- winning certificate from PNS n HYDERABAD addressed a letter to the Central tonnes as usual similar to last ing an opportunity as an MLC. Assembly secretary. The Agriculture Minister Narendra year but it is in the quota of He said that no other govern- returning officer announced Congress senior leader V Singh Thomar. In his letter, he imported from other coun- ment helped the agriculture that Gutha has been elected Hanumantha Rao, who said the projects under two tries. The shortage of Urea will sector similar to TRS govern- unanimously as MLC as no entered into Nallamala forests rivers, Krishna and Godavari arise in Telangana very soon ment. He said that he would other filed papers for the breaking police surveillance, are brimming with the water and hence, the Centre has to continue serving the people same. They announced it after has demanded the party lead- with the floods in these rivers release more urea to the state with the opportunity he got. the timeout for deadline for ers to wage movement against with the incessant rains in from the quota of other states, "I thank TRS working pres- withdrawal of nominations uranium mining in and Karnataka. he mentioned in the letter. ident KT Rama Rao for on Monday evening. Gutha Sukhender Reddy receiving a certificate from the Returning Officer confirming his election in Hyderabad on Monday Nallamala forests. He asked the PCC Chief N Uttam Kumar Reddy to gather the people to wage movement ONE FOR THE ALBUM Army to hold Declare against uranium mining. He recruitment SFI protests over lack also asked the PCC chief to Vikarabad convene a meeting with the meet from Oct 16 drought-hit: Cong senior leaders to discuss on of basic facilities the uranium mining issue PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n VIKARABAD immediately. PNS n HYDERABAD tion course and many are On Monday, Hanumantha Army recruitment rally under forced to quit owing to finan- Congress leaders on Monday alleged that the Congress Unit HQ Quota will be held The student' federation of cial issues," said T Ravi, pres- staged a dharna in front of leaders are confining to mere at 1 EME Centre, (SFI) staged a protest ident, SFI. Collectorate demanding the press meets on the develop- Secunderabad from 16th here at Pragathi Bhavan on Taking on the Gurukul government to declare ments taking place in the October to 24th November Monday against the state gov- schools, he pointed out that it's Vikarabad district as drought- state. "Chief Minister KCR is 2019 for sons of war wid- ernment's attitude towards the been three months since the hit and charged the state gov- taking Congress lightly ows/Ex-Servicemen includ- welfare of students. Referring classes had commenced, but ernment for neglecting devel- because he knew very well ing wards of Territorial Army to KG to PG programme, the many Gurukul schools are yet opment of the district. that Congress leaders would personnel. The posts include, students alleged that the state to receive textbooks, note- In a memorandum sub- confine to statements only", soldier technician, soldier government has failed to pro- books, food, and blankets. mitted to the District he lamented. He opined that (general duty) & soldier vide quality education to the Many teaching posts are left Collector, the Congress lead- being a big party, Congress tradesman 10th standard students. vacant in both government ers, DCC president has to play big brother role in (steward), 8th Standard The government gave tall and gurukul schools, he Ramamohan Reddy, former the movement to be waged (house keeper) categories and promises during the elections, alleged. MP Konda Vishweswar against uranium mining in these vacancies are available but after coming to power, "We will not allow any Reddy, and others accused the the state. Alleging that two for all States and Union they ignored it, the students Telangana Minister to step government of neglecting Telugu states would be affect- Territories of India. said. into their respective con- implementation of welfare ed with uranium mining, Eligible candidates are "The state government is stituencies if our demands are schemes in the district. VH asked his own party required to report at Milkha least bothered in issuing schol- not met. We will intensify The TRS government in its leaders to meet AP Chief Singh Stadium, 1 Training arships for SC, ST, BC and our protest in the coming first regime annulled the Minister YS Jaganmohan AK Khan, IPS (retd), vice chairman and president of Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society Battalion, 1 EME Minority students. These stu- days," he added. Later, the Pranahita-Chevella LI Reddy in this regard. (TMREIS) and B Shafiullah, IFS, Secretary, TMREIS along with the students who participated in Telangana State Open Rifle Centre, Bolarum, dents are finding it difficult to police took charge of protest- scheme without any valid Shooting Championship 2019, held at SATS range in Gachibowli Monday Secunderabad at 6 am. continue their under-gradua- ers to control the situation. reasons, they contended. HYDERABAD BULLION RATES GOLD Free bank coaching ` 37,940 (10 gm) Regional parties dividing secular votes: Saleem ` 30 PNS n HYDERABAD TMC, SAD,NC, PDP and oth- Currently, elections which took place during the SILVER ers have divided the secular are fought on the BJP regime. for minority students ` 43, 500 (1kg) TPCC secretary Mohd Saleem votes directly or indirectly and lines of region, As far as development is PNS n HYDERABAD date for receiving of applica- ` 300 has alleged that the BJP is suc- benefitted BJP. They are divid- concerned, nothing was done tions is September 5. cessful in dividing secular votes ing secular votes for their own religion and language thereby except to damage the econo- The Minorities Welfare The classes for free coach- and creating fear among the benefit. These parties have no damaging the secular my by introducing GST and Department through Telangana ing will commence from 9 CHICKEN citizens. He said that the BJP role in the development of the structure of the country and demonetisation. Industries are State Minorities Study Circle is September. Recently Institute RATES `/KG created an artificial threat from state or nation except for their endangering the democracy shut, unemployment rose to arranging free coaching to of Banking Personnel minorities, neighbours or ter- selfish goals. Elections are all time high, GDP came Minorities candidates of Selection (IBPS) announced Dressed/With Skin `128 and the Constitution rorists for political benefit. fought on their respective party —MOHD SALEEM down drastically. Women & Telangana State for which the notification for recruiting Without Skin `145 Regional parties are playing a ticket but after the election they children, minorities, Dalits, applications are invited from 4,366 posts of Bank TPCC secretary Broiler at Farm `88 key role in benefitting BJP by are supporting BJP either BC's are in secured. Farmers, the eligible candidates. Last Probationary Officer. dividing the secular votes. through internal or external labours, traders, industrialists, Regional parties are dividing support, he opined. done no development but He slammed that the BJP jawans are all suffering, he EGG minority votes, dalits, SC, ST, He alleged that election is divided the nation on the lines government is working on the said. In these circumstances, `/ BC and OBCs which are ben- fought on the lines of region, of region and religion. Recent lines of RSS ideology, hurting Congress is the only national RATES 100 efitting BJP, he alleged. religion and linguistic basis, amendments in the RTI, NIA, minorities' religious sentiments and secular party which can HYDERABAD 315 In a statement, Saleem said there by damaging the secular Triple Talaq interfering in by creating fear and insecuri- unite all regions, religions, VIJAYAWADA 332 that the emergence of region- structure of the country and Sharaiat Law, NRC, Abrogation ty among them. Gharwapsi, castes and creeds to save al parties like AIMIM, TRS, endangering the democracy of article 370 & 35A, have no beef ban, mob lynching, cow democracy and constitution of VISAKHAPATNAM 350 YSR C P, T D P, N C P, S h i v S e n a , and Constitution of India. role in the national develop- vigilantes, intolerance and India, for the peaceful devel- RETAIL PRICE `3.15 SP, BSP, JDU, BJD, RLD, RJD, It is witnessed in the last five ment but to target minorities, attack on the religious places opment. And Sonia Gandhi is (IN HYDERABAD) AIDMK, DMK, Lok Dal, years that BJP government has he pointed out. are some of the instances a face of humanity, he said.

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RIME BEAUTIFICATION UNDONE CORNER 23-year-old man Beautified flyovers now goes missing from RGIA 23-year-old man who was show off only ugly remains Asupposed to board a flight NAVEENA GHANATE for Chennai was reported n HYDERABAD missing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in All flyovers in the city that were Shamshabad on Sunday. The beautified ahead of interna- missing person was identified tional summits last year are as Suresh Sirvi, son of an now wearing an ugly look. industrialist from Moula ali, Masab Tank flyover and HiTec Punam Chand Sirivi. According City flyover were beautified to the police, Chand had during the COP11 and GES dropped off his son at the summits now look far worse airport at 9 PM where he was than when they were 'beauti- supposed to board an Air India Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar and other officials inspect the Nizampet-Bachupally road on Monday fied'. flight to Chennai. "Chand Their sorry state is the result returned home after dropping of lack of maintenance and Suresh at the airport. Around poor upkeep. The art work, midnight, he learned that his which once looked truly classy, son did not reach Chennai. Nizampet road to be has either peeled off or got When he tried to contact his degenerated by moisture. Many son, the phone was switched flyovers at Punjagutta, the mercy of elements, instead. off. Chand then contacted the airline authorities who informed Secretariat, Masab Tank and It is only when there are Langer Houz were painted global level summits that these Vertical gardens cry him that Suresh did not board with bright colours, which select flyovers get the attention the flight" said an official. Based congestion-free soon on a complaint from Chand, the now lie pock-marked with of artists. During such times, PNS n HYDERABAD for maintenance Police registered a case and 100-feet road. He suggested to gutka and pan stains and rusty- the GHMC takes up city beau- PNS n HYDERABAD began efforts to trace Suresh. Traffic flow from develop two alternative roads brown trails of dripping water tification efforts under CSR ing summer there were causal- Principal Secretary Municipal parallel to existing Hi-tech and dust accumulation. funds contributed by some ities to plants in the vertical Administration Arvind Kumar Nizampet to Hi- city road passing through The flyovers were beautified corporates. While the civic Vertical gardens set up under- gardens. Other losses include Man arrested for inspected the Nizampet - Tec City through Forum mall and JNTU. The keeping in view the large atten- body collects funds for beau- neath the flyovers at people damaging the pots or possessing Bachupally road here on first option suggested by the dance of international delegates tification but there is no own- Panjagutta, Paradise and plucking out plants. Monday and asked the officials JNTU and Forum consultants was a road from visiting the city for the presti- ership of the maintenance Begumpet are crying for A senior official from the ammunition to prepare a road development Mall is very heavy, HITEX Kaman of NAC road gious events. Irrespective of responsibility, leaving the fre- maintenance. The vertical gar- biodiversity wing said, “The passenger was arrested here plan for widening of existing which results to Indu Fortune followed by whether delegates like Ivanka quently-used flyovers in shab- den consists of a racked series repairs to the vertical gardens Aat Rajiv Gandhi International 60-feet road to 100-feet in Vasantha Vihar colony adja- Trump saw the beautified fly- by condition. of pots with lots of different at flyovers are underway and Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad order to reduce traffic conges- in frequent cent to JNTU which leads to over during GES or not, sever- A civic official who chose species of plants put up will be completed in a few on Sunday for possessing live tion. traffic jams Nizampet duly providing ROB al national and international not to be identified said that around the flyover. Besides days. The damage happened ammunition. The passenger was Nizampet has a population in between Vasantha City and visitors keep arriving in the city the responsibility of maintain- giving the place an aesthetic during summer due to heat. travelling to Delhi by Indigo 6E- of more than 2.5 lakhs and as Indu Fortune. The second and use the same routes used ing flyovers rests with the wing look, the vertical gardens also We give new pattern to the 6362 flight when the airport most of the population being of which around 1.50 Kms is option was from Miyapur by those delegates of interna- which has taken up the beati- help curb pollution. But some pot arrangement at places baggage screening staff found IT professionals, there is a under control of HRDCL Metro depot to Calvary tem- tional conferences. fication activity during the of the plants in the pots could- where more than 10 plants the ammunition in his bag. The huge traffic flow from while the remaining is under ple. The Principal Secretary However, the flyovers were summit. Similar is the case n't stand the heat and withered need to be replaced so that arrested was identified as Ankit Nizampet to Hi-Tec City the control of R&B directed the officials to exam- never re-painted after those big with fountains at Masab Tank, away. Officials claim that dur- there is change in the look.” Singh Mahara, a resident of through JNTU and Forum Department. ine both the proposals imme- events. Curiously, the ones which are non-functional cur- Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. Mall which is heavy causing lot Arvind Kumar observed diately, J Mohan Naik, CE that underwent beautification rently. According to the police, the Delhi of traffic jams. The total that for de-congestion of traf- HRDCL, Ziauddin CE have not even been white- "Typically, flyover beautifica- which chose the executing But as things transpired, bound passenger had one live length of the road from fic on Nizampet road, alterna- (Maintenance), Harichandana washed as part of regular main- tion is taken up the biodiversi- agency is responsible to ensure each wing kept passing over ammunition barrel ( K.F.12 Nizampet Crossroad to tive parallel road needs to be ZC, Serilingampally were also tenance that other flyovers ty and engineering wings of the the beautified flyover continues the buck without owing up the SPECIAL) and one used Bachupally is about 8 kms out strengthened and widened to present. receive - they are simply left to respective zones. The wing to sustain its beauty." responsibility. ammunition of 7.62 mm bore( 324-99) in his bag. The passenger didn't posses and valid documents allowing him to Wasting water? Now, carry such arms. When ‘Hara... Bhara' challenge gaining ground enquired, officials learned that he did not have an Arms and you'll have red blot PNS n HYDERABAD and nominated Congress term 'Hara Hai Toh Bhara Hai' Ammunition License. The Police leader Rahul Gandhi, Mahila for the first time. Ever since its arrested Ankit and seized the The 'Hara Hai Toh Bhara Hai Congress leader Sushmita Dev launch in July, residents of ammunition. A case has been on your house! a challenge making waves on and BJP national vice president Hyderabad have widely accept- registered. Twitter got further momentum Baijayant Jay Panda. ed the challenge. PNS n HYDERABAD after Telangana MP J Santosh Professor Kodandaram of Supriya Sule tweet: 2 held for trying Kumar nominated three per- Telangana Jana Samithi also "I have accepted the HMWSSB as part of Water sons -- YSRCP MP Mithun shared a picture of him plant- #HaraHaiTohBharaHai to travel on Leadership and Conservation Reddy, Vijay Sai Reddy and ing a sapling during the drive. #GreenIndiaChallenge by fake tickets Alliance (WALC) will conduct actor Akhil Akkineni, who GHMC corporators are also @MithunReddyYSRC and survey in various localities of shared pictures on social been taking the challenge fur- thereby have planted trees in wo persons have been Hyderabad on water usage media, -- to take the drive ther in city limits. Jaujibuvachiwadi Zilla Parishad Tarrested for trying to board a status of houses shortly. ahead. The #GreenChallange is School in my constituency. I Delhi-bound flight with duplicate Based on level of water Houses are On Monday, Maharastra MP observed to commemorate the request @RahulGandhi tickets at the Rajiv Gandhi wastage observed, houses are allotted colours Supriya Sule, who was nomi- death anniversary of India's @sushmitadevinc and International Airport (RGIA) in allotted colours including red, nated by YSRCP MP Mithun former President Dr APJ @PandaJay to plant 3 trees and Shamshabad on Monday. The orange, green and blue. Blue — red, orange, Reddy, accepted the challenge Abdul Kalam who used the continue the chain." Supriya Sule posing with a sapling she planted, in a post on Twittter on Monday arrested were identified as color indicates houses which green and blue Doulsab (41) and Lakshmi (23), are not wasting water and — based on the both natives of Raichur in have rainwater harvesting pits, Karnataka. According to the while green colour indicates level of water Officials police, the duo decided to go to houses without any wastage of wastage Step-mother arrested for murdering minor girl Delhi to visit the Tajmahal. They water. Orange colour indi- observed by the crack whip came to the RGIA to board an cates houses with leakages in n Woman strangulated girl, mutilated body, dumped it in open plot Indigo Flight 6E-766 to Delhi. metre chambers and leakages water board. on pvt buses "When the security personnel at at motors during lifting of Blue color PNS n HYDERABAD The dead girl was later identi- ples of blood stains and finger- the entry point checked their water from sump to overhead indicates houses PNS n HYDERABAD fied as Jyothika, a student of a prints of the murdered from identity cards, and tickets, both tanker. The Medchal police on government school nearby. the spot. "The girl was mur- were found to be fake," said an Red colour indicates hous- which do not Telangana Transport Monday arrested a 30-year-old The woman accused has dered in a house at Brundavan official. The duo was arrested es with water coming onto waste water and Department officials have woman for murdering her been identified as Pitla Colony in Medchal. The room and sent to judicial remand. The road, washing vehicles or pets have rainwater cracked the whip on buses run step-daughter and dumping Nagamani, who works as a where she was murdered was police have registered a case or watering plants or cleaning by private travels. In raids on her body in an open plot in labourer. She was married to covered with sheets of cloth and are investigating the premises with pipes, without harvesting pits Sunday night, which contin- Medchal. The incident had Subramanyam, who had a 12- and the blood stains were incident. bibcocks and those with ille- ued till Monday morning, taken place on July 20. year-old daughter, Aravamala washed clean. The CLUES gal motor connection. lines and colour coding. For officials filed cases on 44 buses The crime scene where the Jyothika, from his first mar- Team collected blood stains by Woman murdered Officials will observe the houses found to be wasting for plying without paying taxes mutilated body of the minor where the woman lived. The riage. using chemicals. They recon- colour codes and will be water, one-one counselling and permissions. Officials have girl was found presented a disfigured face of the girl Following investigations, structed the crime scene and by son, updated as per observations will be given and once wastage also seized seven buses during stomach-churning sight. The prompted them to call the cops police determined that seized a towel that was used to daughter-in-law from subsequent visits. is reduced colour code is the flash inspections. girl's body was partially who reached the spot with a Nagamani had murdered strangulate the girl," said PV HMWSSB linemen, Slum changed. Officilas inspected private wrapped in a plastic bag with CLUES Team and the dog Jyothika by strangulating her Padmaja, DCP of Balanagar. wo persons were arrested by Level Federation members, A pilot of the categorisa- buses plying on Hyderabad the face completely carved squad. Police had said then that with a towel, disfiguring her Speaking to the media, the TChandrayangutta police on Community resources per- tion was done in to Bangalore, Vijayawada away to the bone and eyeballs opined that girl was between 12 body to make it hard to iden- official said that Pitla Monday in connection with the sons, SHG women will con- Kodandaram nagar under and routes. About missing. and 15 years old, and was mur- tify and then dumping it in an Nagamani married murder of a 60-year-old woman duct surveys and categorise Dilsukhnagar by Manager, 200 buses were inspected The body was found by locals dered elsewhere but the body open plot. Subramanyam in November that was reported in March. The the houses based on the guide- Priyanka's team. and seven were seized. in an open plot in the colony dumped was in the open plot. The CLUES Team took sam- 2018. arrested persons were identified as Chand Pasha and his wife Kausar Begum. Chand and his wife had murdered his mother Heavy rush in Khairun Begum at Hashimabad in Bandlaguda on March 30.The City has only 11 Rythu Bazaars against required 50 post mortem examination government report stated that the reason for death was 'ligature n THE POPULAR FARM MARKETS HAVEN'T KEPT PACE WITH TIME, POPULATION hospitals strangulation', following which Continued from Page 1 the police arrested the son and n daughter-in-law, Falaknuma PNS HYDERABAD bles, while the bigger ones at ACP MA Rasheed said. Police As per the National Institution of Yerragadda, Kukatpalli, Hospitals located in the new said the duo banged Khairun In the ever-expanding twin Nutrition (NIN) recommendations, the Saroornagar and Mehdipatnam district headquarters have also Begum's head due to which she cities, which spread over an per capita intake of vegetables and sell at least 3,500 quintals a day. been witnessing heavy rush suffered severe bleeding and area of 650 square km, the pop- On an average about 10,000 for the past four days. Patients fell unconscious. Kausar then ular Rythu Bazaars number fruits should be 300 gm and 100 gm, customers visit each of the waited for two days initially in strangulated her mother-in-law only 11, against a stipulated fig- respectively. Accordingly, the city Rythu Bazaars and the average the hope that Arogyasri would with a saree. The couple ure of 50. This is leading peo- volume of trade is put at Rs 15- be resumed soon, but with the cleaned the floor of blood stains ple to spend at least three-four needs 3,000 tonnes of vegetables 20 lakh per day. impasse still on patients were after the incident. hours on travel to the farm On Sundays, the footfall guided by the rural doctors to markets to buy vegetables. The increases to 25,000. The trade area hospitals and communi- city should at the least have 27 posal to set up model markets produce. Buyers also object to volume also goes up to Rs 50 ty health centres. Body of man Rythu Bazaars, one for each in the city is yet to take off. the practice of not selling quan- lakh. The sales are carried out The intake in even primary found in Musi Assembly constituency if noth- Rythu Bazaar themselves too tities less than half kg, citing by middlemen in the name of health centres located in taluq ing else. need a makeover and some reasons as trivial as non-avail- farmers. In spite of such high and mandal headquarters saw he body of a man suspected The existing Rythu Bazaar regulating. Even in the current ability of a 250 gm counter- volume of trade, nobody high intake and the doctors Tto be washed away was were set up in 1999 to keep up digital era, old-world scales are weight. Introduction of digital allegedly pays commercial tax and services in those hospitals found floating on Musi river with the population size of the ity to set up new Rythu Bazaars recommendations, the per still in use here. At some mar- scale should help resolve such here. were being monitored by med- near Amberpet on Monday. city then, but while city's pop- citing paucity of space. It says capita intake of vegetables and kets, traders even cheat the issues. Marketing department ical and health department Locals who noticed it called the ulation grew the number of that a Bazaar requires at least fruits should be 300 gm and public by under-weighing. Besides, middlemen abound, director Lakshmi Bai said that officials for smooth conduct. police who in turn alerted Bazaars did not keep pace with an acre to accommodate the 100 gm, respectively. There are discrepancies in and exercise authority over adequate spaces are hard to Health Commissioner Manik GHMC officials. A team of it. The first Rythu Bazaar was outlets. It doesn't want set up Accordingly, the city needs prices written on blackboard at farmers at the Rythu Bazaars. find in the city. At least one acre Raj is reportedly making sur- NDRF personnel stationed set up when the population of them on land less than an acre 3,000 tonnes of vegetables. the Rythu Bazaars and the sale There are a total of 200-250 land is needed to set up a Rythu prise visits to community and nearby reached the spot to greater Hyderabad was 40 lakh, available on the outskirts, In fact, the recommendation price of vegetables. It is alleged shops in all the Rythu Bazaars Bazaar. She hinted at increas- primary health centres in an attempt to rescue the man, but but now it has crossed 1 crore. sources say. is that there should be one that consumers who visit the in GHMC region. Each Rythu ing the 'Mana Kuragayalu' stalls attempt to motivate doctors he was already dead. The agri marketing depart- As per the National Rythu Bazaar for every 10,000 Bazaars often complain about Bazaar on normal days trades across the city to meet the peo- and patients from the interior ment has expressed its inabil- Institution of Nutrition (NIN) population. The GHMC's pro- farmers overcharging for their 1,500-2,000 quintals of vegeta- ple's needs. parts. FOR SUBSCRIPTION, RENEWALS AND COMPLAINTS ABOUT DELAYED PAPER , PLEASE CONTACT 040-23322341-43 HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 hyderabad 04

NCC cadets Left parties should unite to the rescue of rural folks to counter BJP, says CPI PNS n WARANGAL PNS n KARIMNAGAR people of Telangana should give an opportunity to BJP, In a novel initiative, the State General Secretary of CPI which has hindered the pro- National Cadet Corps Chada Venkat Reddy on posal of the establishment of a attached to LB College in Monday exhorted the left par- steel factory in Telangana. Warangal city are helping the ties across the country to join The CPI leader alleged that uneducated in writing their hands to counter the BJP and the BJP was grossly neglecting grievance applications. The TRS governments and their the values of democracy and District Collectors usually Panchayat Raj Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao at a review meeting in Hyderabad on Monday anti people policies both at the carrying out several anti peo- receives grievance applica- Centre and the state. ple policies in the country. tions from the public and Addressing the media per- Venkat Reddy questioned why resolves them through var- sons in Karimnagar, the CPI the BJP was mum on the ious departments and for leader said that the two ruling issues pertaining to the this purpose, a grievance day parties, BJP at Centre and 35 bills in the Parliament and increasing expenditure in the is held every Monday in the DEVADULA PROJECT, TRS in Telangana, were securing 32 bills passed with Kaleshwaram project. " district Collectorate offices indulging in framing anti- their extra powers. The Centre should have spread across the state. people policies. The CPI leader pooh- questioned the TRS regime for As many people from The CPI leader said the BJP poohed the BJP working pres- this additional expenses," he various parts of the district in particular was indulging in ident, JP Nadda on his claims said. The CPI leader was crit- flock the Collectorate and the violation of Constitution by that the BJP was coming into ical about the role of BJP in the submit their grievances, encouraging various contro- power in the Telangana in the Triple Talaq issue. He said the some uneducated, who are A LIFELINE FOR RYOTS versial Bills in the country. The coming days. "It is ridiculous," BJP was day -dreaming about unable to write grievances, n ruling party is trying to belit- he commented. The CPI leader its presence in Telangana and are relying on the writers ERRABELLI ASKS OFFICIALS TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO GLITCHES IN FILLING MI TANKS tle the Right to Information Act demanded the BJP to spell out added that this opinion was working in the offices at the and it is trying to involve in what it did for the Telangana accelerated with the failures of office complexes till date. PNS n HYDERABAD Devadula LI Scheme with offi- trict, there are at least 418 tanks The irrigation officials several excesses by introducing state and questioned why the TRS regime in the state. Following this, the NCC cials in a meeting held at under Devadula project. A should share information on cadets of the LB College of Panchayat Raj Minister Secretariat on Monday, he put permanent plan to release water release with the rev- Warangal took up the task Errabelli Dayakar Rao has the inflows into river Godavari water to fill these tanks should enue and police personnel. of writing applications for directed the officials to ensure remarkable, despite delayed be implemented in a foolproof The police should take up all Amaravati's bleak future to boost Hyd realty the villagers by erecting a that there are no glitches in fill- monsoons, and noted that all way. The government will not measures, including patrolling, Continued from Page 1 investors may have a plan in West Hyderabad locations, tent on the Collectorate ing irrigation tanks while dis- tanks across the state, except tolerate anyone creating hic- to ensure the whole exercise is place, new investors will wait where most of Hyderabad IT premises and opened a charging water from those in Janagoan district, are cups to fill tanks with Devadula carried out smoothly. The plan "When Hyderabad itself is sell- with a change in government. industry is centered, one help desk. This help desk, J Chokkarao Devadula Lift- full with water. water, he said and asked offi- should ensure that the tanks in ing about 25000-30000 units However, Hyderabad is no square yard of land is costing according to NCC offi- Irrigation Scheme. He asked Therefore, Devadula water is cials to give publicity to it by Devaruppala, Singarayapalali, per annum, the past AP gov- alien land to AP citizens and more than a lakh. With prices cials, would be a continu- the officials to carry out the the lifeline for the farmers of beating of drums in villages. Kadivendi and Satapuram ernment planned for one new will continue to charm both skyrocketing in locations like ous process at the schedule drawn for the pur- the district, which is reeling He asked the officials to get should be filled without fail. lakh homes every year. There is common people and high pro- Gachi Bowli, Hitech City, Collectorate of Warangal pose with the help of irrigation, under the impact of drought- tough with those who are like- The officials should also focus nothing wrong in planning big file investors," said a senior Kokapet, Nanakramguda, rural district and in police and revenue depart- like conditions. To ensure ly to cause damage to culverts, on completing the Uppugal, but unless new investors and member of TREDA, seeking Financial District and others Warangal Urban. On ments. good kharif crops in the dis- pump sets and flood banks of Chennuru and Palakurti reser- industries come, social infra- anonymity. areas in west Hyderabad, rela- Monday, around 100 appli- He said that concerned trict, water should be pumped tanks. The farmers should be voir works as early as possible. structure and jobs are created, With new launches rising in tors and construction com- cations have been filed by MLAs would cooperate whole- through canals into the tanks sensitised to ensure that the While releasing water, farmers people do not shift to a new city. both office and residential panies are looking towards 25 cadets of the NCC and heartedly in carrying out the in the rain-starved district's tail-end lands receive irrigation of Vardhannapeta and Parakala About 20 reputed builders start- space in Hyderabad, the land less explored East and north- this service has received task. Reviewing the water tanks and ponds. facility so that farmers would should not encounter any ed projects in AP capital, but yet prices have been rising at so ern Hyderabad regions for accolades from the public. release schedule from the In undivided Warangal dis- not pose any problem. problems, he said. to make gains. Though existing rapid pace that in hotspot better deals. Kodela alleges ‘BJP spitting venom on TRS’ he faces threat PNS n HYDERABAD that people will always hold from YSRCP TRS will not KCR close to their chest ignor- Agriculture Minister Niranjan tolerate ing conspiracies hatched PNS n GUNTUR Reddy on Monday objected to against the state government. Central BJP leaders slinging projecting The TRS government is a legit- Former Assembly Speaker mud on the government as if development in imate government established Kodela Sivaprasada Rao has state governments are feuda- by stature; he said adding that alleged attacks on his house Three YSRCP tories and the Center is their TS in bad light, it was against on having a col- from rival YSRCP leaders emperor. Niranjan lision course with the Center. and perceived security threat candidates Taking part in a book release The TRS would not tolerate to him because of the politi- function held at Harita Plaza cautioned BJP projecting development in cal harassment to him and his here on Monday, he said con- Telangana under bad light, he family from the ruling party. elected MLCs trary to laudatory remarks of indulged in no-holds-barred cautioned the Center. The TRS He alleged foisting of false PNS n AMARAVATI some Central Ministers on criticism of the TRS govern- MPs voiced in parliament the cases against him and his the state's Mission Kakatiya ment, he remarked. demand to linking of NREGS family members to settle Three YSRCP candidates on and Mission Bhagiratha pro- The BJP, which did not with agriculture, he said political scores. He said that Monday were unanimously grammes, JP Nadda and other build a worthwhile project adding that it would benefit he would peacefully agitate if elected as MLCs under leaders on Sunday criticised that is capable of irrigating at farmers immensely. Two the police fail to provide MLAs' quota. The newly- the TRs government without least 5-6 lakh acre, but claim- installments have been credit- security to him and his fam- elected MLCs are: Minister rule or rhyme and warned ing building toilets in UP as a ed in the farmers bank ily members and register his Flood level in irrigation Mopidevi Venkataramana, them against earning the wrath great achievement, he com- accounts under the Rytu protest as per the party orders. minority leader Mohammad of the people. pared. Officials in Union gov- Bandhu and Rytu Bhima Tension prevailed in the for- Iqbal and Kurnool district Against advice of the Niti ernment praised completion of schemes, the brainchild of CM mer speaker's residence, as leader Challa Ramakrishna Aayog to grant of Rs 24,000 Kaleshwaram project in three K Chandrasekhar Rao. YSRCP leaders left near the projects decreases Reddy. Later, Mohammad crore to Telangana, the Center years, while the BJP leaders are Further installments would house of Kodela Siva Prasada Iqbal and Challa did not release at least Rs 24 to trying to play with their also be credited into their Rao a tractor laden with cable PNS n NAGARJUNASAGAR the full reservoir level of the 30,459 cusecs, while the left Ramakrishna Reddy the state, which emerged as the shameless and brazen allega- bank accounts as per the wires. Earlier, the TDP and dam 590 feet, the water level bank power house has been received certificates from torch-bearer for the whole tions. It was not proper on the schedule, he said adding that YSRCP rivals clashed over The officials on Monday reads as 587.70 feet. discharging 42,000 cusecs the returning officer. country with its schemes. part of the BJP to spew venom the scheme benefits over 51- cable TV and disconnected closed 12 gates of Nagarjuna Meanwhile, officials have downstream. The As the YSRCP has full However, the Central leaders against the TRS, he said adding lakh farmers. sizeable quantity of the wires. Sagar and discharging inflows closed five of the gates of Potireddypadu head regulator majority in the Upper into the project, which have Srisailam project as the has been discharging 34,000 House, none from the albeit diminished, through 14 inflows decreased consider- cusecs downstream. The Opposition TDP filed nom- gates. Currently, the project ably into the reservoir. The flood level in Pulichintala ination papers. The return- discharges 2.16 lakh cusecs, inflows are measured as 3.87 project has come down con- ing officer invited nomina- Cyber security: TS partners with Israel while the inflow into the lakh with outflows reaching siderably. The inflow into the tions on Aug 14, scruti- reservoir is put at 4.60 lakh 2.47 lakh cusecs. The water reservoir is put at 2.99 lakh nized them on Aug 16. With PNS n HYDERABAD ical world. The Telangana cusecs. The total outflow is level measured in the project cusecs, while the outflow is the deadline for withdraw- TS has a thriving Cyber security CoE will not 2.55 lakh cusecs. is 883 feet against the FRL of put at 2.09 lakh. Against the al expiring on Monday, the The Cyber security Centre of only uplift the Cyber security Against the total storage 885 feet. 45.77 tmc FRL of the project, returning officer declared Excellence, Telangana has part- innovation and Privacy quotient in the capacity of 312 tmc, the reser- The right bank hydel power the water level in the reservoir that all YSRCP candidates nered with an Israeli organi- ecosystem, ecosystem, but also help organ- voir has 303.94 tmc. Against station has been discharging measured as 36.66 tmc. elected unopposed. sation, Cybertech events to which is evident isations exploit the burgeoning organise a forum for Indian $231 billion global market in and Israeli minds together to in the fields of these areas. Indo-Israel bilat- share experiences, network cyber security: eral collaborations will be NCC cadets and enrich the conversation extremely beneficial in this Somesh Kumar becomes surrounding the most pressing Jayesh Ranjan regard." help rural folks issues in cyber security. Amir Rapaport, Editor-in- Speaking on the occasion, who have their operations chief and Founder, Cybertech, PNS n WARANGAL Jayesh Ranjan, Principal setup here. India and Israel's Israel said, "it is our first blue-eyed officer of CM Secretary, Industries and cyber security partnership Cybertech session in collabo- In a novel initiative, the Commerce, said, "Telangana, could be a potential game ration with Cyber security National Cadet Corps Continued from Page 1 2018, he was given additional dle the all-important land relat- the youngest state in India has changer. This meetup will be Center of Excellence in attached to LB College in charge as Excise Commissioner ed issues in the Revenue depart- a thriving innovation ecosys- an excellent opportunity for Hyderabad: Government offi- Warangal city are helping Somesh continued in Tribal replacing Chandravadan. In ment in a minor reshuffle of tem, which is evident in the the participants to exchange cials and companies from the uneducated in writing Welfare department till May 2019, the government ele- senior IAS officers on Sunday, fields of Cyber security and ideas and form global collab- Israel and India met for an their grievance applications. December 2016. He was again vated him further and appoint- replacing Rajeswar Tiwari. privacy. It is the first state in orations to foster the growth unprecedented discussion on The District Collectors usu- given a plum posting as ed as Principal Secretary of Presently, both Somesh India to have its own Cyber of the cyber security and pri- the challenges and opportuni- ally receives grievance appli- Principal Secretary of excise Irrigation and CAD depart- Kumar and Tiwari are Special security policy and estab- vacy industry." ties in cyber, as well as a cations from the public and and commercial taxes in ment in addition to the position Chief Secretaries of Revenue. lished a Centre of Excellence Dr Sriram Birudavolu, CEO, unique technological display." resolves them through vari- Revenue department in of Special Chief Secretary for Somesh was dealing with sub- (CoE) in Cyber security, Cyber security CoE said, Speakers for this event ous departments and for this December 2016. Ever since, Excise and Commercial Tax, jects of Excise and GST till which is catalysing the Cyber "Cyber security and privacy are include Jayesh Ranjan, Amir purpose, a grievance day is Somesh has never looked Revenue Department, which he now. Tiwari has been trans- security ecosystem, especial- two of the cornerstones of the Rapaport, Editor-in-chief and held every Monday in the dis- back. was already holding. ferred as Special Chief ly the startups and the Global industry, economy and society Founder, Cybertech, Israel, trict Collectorate offices He was promoted as Special Now, Somesh Kumar has Secretary of Environment and Capability Centres of MNCs, in an increasingly cyber-phys- Ravi Narayan, CEO, THub. spread across the state. Chief Secretary later. In January been delegated powers to han- Forests. Karnataka plans new barrage across Tungabhadra

PNS n HYDERABAD hamper Telangana meeting its state make up for the loss. on Saturday, irrigation E-in-C desired quota of water share The view was aired at the Muralidhar sought details of The govt of TS said Karnataka government has under the left canal of the Tungabhadra board meeting water use of Tunga and Bhadra the construction of been hatching a ploy to build Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme held in December last year in rivers and extent of water another barrage across River (RDS). Hyderabad. The plan is to dig pumping through more and the barrage would Tungabhadra at Nawali to The water storage capacity of a flood canal to transport daily more lift-irrigation schemes. hamper Telangana make up for the loss of 31 tmc the existing dam across 17,900 cusecs of water to the Though Telangana has been of water due to silt formation Tungabhadra was greatly new reservoir when the river is allocated 15.9 tmc under the meeting its desired in the dam. The government reduced to 100 tmc from the in spate. Also, it proposed to RDS, only 5 tmc could be quota of water sought Tungabhadra River earlier 132 tmc when the dam augment the capacity of the used, he said highlighting it Board permission to construct was inaugurated in 1953. The Sivapura and Vithalapura tanks. before the board. The con- the same. earlier tribunals entitled The Telugu states told the struction of the barrage would of Telangana gets its due share Responding to this, the Karnataka to draw 212 tmc of Board to air their views only affect the water allotments to of water from Tungabhadra board asked the government of water from Tungabhadra. after going through the detailed states by the tribunal. and from the proposed barrage Telangana and Andhra Pradesh However, the state could draw project reports. So far, He said that the government at Nawali. The Government of to air their views on the pro- only 172 tmc due to silt for- Karnataka did not submit the would give its nod for the AP also said to have told the posals. The government of mation in the project across DPRs to Telugu states. construction of barrage pro- board that it would air its Telangana said that the con- Tungabhadra. Construction of Deposing before the board at vided the board gives a cate- opinion only on receipt of the struction of the barrage would new reservoir would help the the meeting held in Bengaluru gorical assurance that the state DPR. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Nation wants closure on Rahul recalls Rajiv Gandhi's achievements in IT, telecom PNS n NEW DELHI birth anniversary falls on August 20. Netaji mystery, says Bose Remembering his father, for- "This week we will celebrate mer prime minister Rajiv my father, Rajiv Gandhi Ji's 75th PNS n "The Modi government has Gandhi, Congress leader Rahul birth anniversary with memo- shown great respect to Netaji Gandhi on Monday drew atten- rial events across India. Chandra Kumar Bose, a BJP and I think if the mystery sur- tion to his achievement in "To honour him, each day leader and one of the grand rounding his disappearance or bringing an information tech- this week, I will draw attention Elephant tramples nephews of Netaji Subhas death has been solved, it should nology and telecom revolu- to one of his many incredible 29-year old man Chandra Bose, on Monday took be announced with respect, not tion in the country. achievements. Today, the exception to the PIB tweet in the manner the PIB did. He He said to celebrate his Information Technology revo- COIMBATORE: A 29-year old observing August 18 as the may have or may not have died father's 75th birth anniver- lution," Rahul Gandhi said on man was trampled to death by freedom fighter's death anniver- in Renkoji. We are waiting to sary, the Congress party will Twitter. He shared a 55-second a wild elephant on the city sary and said the mystery sur- know the truth," he said. organise memorial events clip highlighting the IT achieve- outskirts early on Monday, rounding his disappearance was Several reports have claimed across the country. ments during Rajiv Gandhi's police said. Ganeshan, a driver, yet to be resolved. that Netaji had on August 18, The former prime minister's tenure as prime minister. was returning home in Any announcement regard- 1945 boarded a plane from Pannimadai on the city ing the death of Netaji should Taihoku Airport in Taiwan, which outskirts, when the single only be made by Prime Minister crashed leading to his death. elephant which strayed from a Narendra Modi, he asserted. There is, however, no confir- Goa court to nearby forest area suddenly "Nation wants a closure on mation as experts have come up chased and attacked him. He #NetajiMystery, particularly to Chandra Kumar Bose (@Chandrabosebjp) with different theories. resume trial sustained serious injuries on stop the false theories spread by The Centre from time to his head, abdomen and legs, persons with vested interest. A Nation wants a closure on #NetajiMystery, particularly time had constituted panels — police said. Anti-poaching tweet by @PIBIndia is not the to stop the false theories spread by persons with vested Shah Nawaz Committee in against Tejpal watchers, who were on patrol, right approach. Such an interest. A tweet by @PIBIndia is not the right approach. Such 1956, the Khosla Commission noticed the man lying injured announcement must be offi- in 1970. and the Mukherjee from Sept 23 and rushed him to the an announcement must be officially announced by hon'blePM cially announced by hon'blePM Commission in 2005 — to shed PNS n PANAJI Government Hospital where he @narendramodi ji based on doc- @narendramodi ji based on documentary evidence light on the circumstances lead- was declared brought dead, umentary evidence," he tweeted. ing to Netaji's death or disap- A Goa court will resume trial police said. The BJP leader insisted that closure please get 3 files kept in remembers the great freedom pearance, but none could ren- from September 23 against the Centre should procure files Japan, conduct DNA test of fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra der any answer. Tehelka magazine founder HC stays order to on Netaji's disappearance from remains at Renkoji & release IB Bose on his death anniversary. On September 1, 2016, the Tarun Tejpal in a sexual Japan and conduct a DNA test files to solve the mystery," Bose #Netaji #subhashchandrabose." Narendra Modi government assault case lodged by his for- disclose info on of his "remains" preserved in posted on Twitter, tagging the Bose said Netaji's death isn't a declassified investigative reports mer woman colleague. tenure extn of LS secy Japan's Renkoji temple. PM, Home Minister , trivial matter and an agency like of the Japanese government, North Goa district judge general in 2011 He also sought the Intelligence BJP National General Secretary the PIB should not be making which concluded that Bose died Jammu traders demand Vijaya Pol fixed September 23 Bureau (IB) files in this connec- Kailash Vijayvargiya, PIB any announcement about it. "It in a plane crash in Taian. as the next date of hearing NEW DELHI: The Delhi High tion. "Now that the Ahmedabad among others. should be coming from the Prime Reports have also suggested after the Supreme Court on Court on Monday put on hold its #NetajiMystery issue is raging The Press Information Bureau Minister, not from Amit Shah, that his remains are preserved extension of deadline Monday dismissed Tejpal's single judge's order directing across the nation-for a proper had on Sunday tweeted, "#PIB Rajnath Singh or anybody else. at Renkoji temple in Tokyo. plea seeking quashing of the Lok Sabha Secretariat to charges framed against him. disclose information on for filing IT, GST returns A SC bench headed by extension of tenure of secretary Justice Arun Mishra asked the general of the Lower House in Ritesh Batra PNS n JAMMU told reporters here. lower court to complete the trial 2011.While staying the July 2 Will surrender in court in next Anand said it is unlikely that preferably within six months. order, a bench of Chief Justice D to direct web City-based traders' body traders would be able to file Tejpal is alleged to have sexu- N Patel and Justice C Hari Monday demanded extend- tax returns as internet and ally assaulted the complainant Shankar also issued notice to series on ing the deadline for filing other communication chan- inside an elevator of a five-star the RTI applicant, who had 3-4 days: MLA Anant Singh income tax and GST returns nels are barred in the region. hotel in Goa in 2013. He has sought the information, asking as internet and other com- "We at CTF firmly stand denied the allegations. He was him to file his response by PNS n PATNA I am not afraid of Indira Gandhi munication channels are dis- with the government and wel- arrested on November 30, February 3, the next date of getting arrested. I PNS n MUMBAI rupted following the Centre's come all the measures that can 2013 by the crime branch hearing. The Lok Sabha Controversial Bihar MLA move to revoke provisions of bring lasting peace to our after his anticipatory bail plea Secretariat, represented by Anant Singh, evading arrest in have come to see my Ritesh Batra of "The Lunch Article 370. state that is suffering due to was rejected by the court. He advocate Rajshekhar Rao, has a case under Unlawful Activities ailing friend and will surrender Box" and "Photograph" In a letter to Union Finance Pakistan-sponsored terror- has been out on bail since May challenged the single judge's (Prevention) Act, has said he in the court in next three-four fame will be directing Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ism," he said. 2014. The Goa Police earlier ruling that information on will surrender in court in the days. " But first of all, I will go Vidya Balan's debut web- the Chamber of Traders CTF appreciates the claimed there were "contem- extension of tenure of secretary next three-four days. to my flat and interact with series on Indira Gandhi. Federation(CTF) said its patience of the business com- poraneous" WhatsApp mes- general of Lok Sabha was not In a video message, the inde- Vidya has bought the demand be considered as a munity which despite suffer- sages and e-mails which war- exempted under the RTI Act as journalists pendent MLA from Mokama, — ANANT SINGH, rights to Sagarika Ghose's special case in view of the pre- ing huge losses is supportive of rant that the Tehelka magazine it was granted by the speaker of who has several serious cases Controversial Bihar MLA book "Indira: India's Most vailing situation in the region. initiatives to permanently rid founder face trial in the case. the House. pending against him, also said Powerful Prime Minister" "We demand extension of the state of violence and polit- The trial court in Mapusa he will interact with journalists on which the series will be dates for filing of income tax ical uncertainty, Anand added. town of Goa earlier framed on his return from hiding. Kantesh Kumar Mishra said. based. "Ritesh is directing and GST returns in view of the "We hope that the govern- charges against Tejpal under Only teachers "I am not afraid of getting nate an individual as terrorist His accomplice Chhotan the series," a source close to peculiar ongoing situation in ment would provide necessary various sections of the Indian report to schools arrested. I have come to see my and seize his properties. Singh was, however, appre- the development said. Jammu and Kashmir following relief to augment trade once Penal Code, including those ailing friend and will surrender The accused legislator hended from there. Vidya, who was seen in abrogation of Article 370," situation becomes congenial," related to sexual harassment in Kashmir in the court in next three-four claimed he had sought an A sword and a mobile phone the recently released film President CTF, Neeraj Anand he said. and provisions related to rape. SRINAGAR: Teachers reported days. " But first of all, I will go appointment with Chief were also seized from the leg- "Mission Mangal", had ear- to work in many schools in to my flat and interact with jour- Minister Nitish Kumar but islator's official residence. lier said in an interview, the Kashmir as restrictions were nalists," the legislator said in the failed. Contending that he had The SP said the raids were project has been under eased further on Monday but video clip sent to media hous- not visited his ancestral house carried out in the presence of development for a while not many students were seen. es on Sunday. Singh was booked in the past 14 years, Singh a magistrate and the caretak- courtesy its subject. "I am 10 killed in rain-related Officials said the government under the Unlawful Activities asked, "Why would I keep er, in accordance with the law. doing a web series and it is has made necessary (Prevention) Act (UAPA) after weapons like AK-47 in a house The entire exercise has been my debut, Ronnie arrangements for opening of a police team raided his ances- which is shared by my enemy?" recorded on video, the officer Screwvala is producing it. 190 primary schools in tral house at Ladma village in Singh has a running feud said. Mishra also said that a It is taking a long time to incidents in Uttarkashi Srinagar city as security forces Patna district and seized an AK- with his cousin Vivekanand separate FIR was being lodged put it together as there is so PNS n DEHRADUN remained deployed in most of 47 rifle, a magazine, live car- Singh, a gangster. with Sachivalaya police station much material. "The web the Valley. But all private tridges and two hand grenades Police conducted a second in Patna against the MLA for series requires a lot of The scale of devastation caused schools in the city remained on Friday. Parliament had raid at the 1, Mall Road, offi- giving shelter and protection to work. So it is taking time by heavy rains in Uttarkashi shut for the 15th consecutive recently passed an amendment cial residence of Singh in Patna Chhotan Singh, an accused in but let's see. I hope it does- unfolded on Monday with the day as parents were to the anti-terror law to give on Saturday but he was not pre- a criminal case lodged with n't take longer," the actor recovery of more bodies from apprehensive about the security powers to the Centre to desig- sent, Superintendent of Police Barh police station. had said. different villages in the district, situation in view of violent taking the total number of peo- protests over the past two days. ple killed so far to 10 while six Only Police Public School at others were missing. Bemina and a few Kendriya Search and rescue opera- Vidyalayas saw a handful of Advani, Naqvi call on Jaitley tions, which were hampered by students turning up. "There is so bad weather on Sunday, much uncertainty in the PNS n NEW DELHI resumed on Monday amid situation that sending kids to According to sources, he is on relatively clear weather in the school at this stage is out of As former finance minister extracorporeal membrane oxygenation affected area with three heli- Contact has been established with people question," Farooq Ahmad Dar, a continues to be on (ECMO) and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) copters including one from the parent, said. Officials in life support, politicians, includ- IAF pressed into service to take in around half a dozen affected villages while Baramulla district said schools ing veteran BJP leader L K support. A multidisciplinary team of doctors relief material including food efforts are on to reach six more which are in five towns remained closed. Advani and Uttarakhand Chief is consistently monitoring his condition packets and essential medi- likely to have been affected by rain-related In the rest of the district, Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, cines to people. schools were opened, they said. visited AIIMS here on Monday "Ten bodies have been recov- incidents like cloudbursts, landslides and "There is no relaxation in to enquire about his health. isters Rajnath Singh, Smriti doing the best they can." ered from rain-hit areas of the inundation by swollen rivers restrictions in Pattan, Palhalan, Union minister Mukhtar Irani, Jitendra Singh, Ram Vilas President Ram Nath Kovind, district so far while six are still Singhpora, Baramulla and Abbas Naqvi and BJP nation- Paswan, Delhi Chief Minister Union Home Minister Amit missing," Disaster Management Sopore towns. Primary schools al general-secretary Arun Arvind Kejriwal, Congress' Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Amit Negi and IG Sanel, Gunjyal said. swollen rivers, Gunjyal said. in the rest of the district are Singh also visited the hospital Abhishek Singhvi and Minister had SDRF Sanjay Gunjyal said at a However, six people are still With the improvement in open. We are collecting details to know about his wellbeing. extracorporeal membrane oxy- Jyotiraditya Scindia, BSP chief visited AIIMS on Friday to joint press conference on their missing from the affected weather on Monday rescue about the number of students Jaitley, 66, was rushed to the genation (ECMO) and intra- Mayawati and RSS check on the leader's health. return from Arakot where a villages of the district. operations are going on in full who have reported at their All India Institute of Medical aortic balloon pump (IABP) Sarsanghchalak Mohan In May this year, Jaitley base camp equipped with com- Contact has been established swing in affected areas with respective schools," an official Sciences (AIIMS) on August 9 support. A multidisciplinary Bhagwat have visited the hos- was admitted to AIIMS for munication facilities to with people in around half a state police, ITBP, PAC and said. A senior Srinagar district after he complained of breath- team of doctors is consistently pital in the recent days to treatment. Jaitley, a lawyer by monitor rescue operations has dozen affected villages while SDRF personnel engaged in official said a few schools on the lessness and restlessness. monitoring his condition. enquire about Jaitley's health profession, had been an been set up. efforts are on to reach six more the exercise, he said. periphery were opened but in the AIIMS has not issued any Advani was accompanied and meet his family members. important part in Prime Four bodies each were which are likely to have been The exercise was partially hit old city and in civil lines areas, bulletin on Jaitley's health con- by his daughter Pratibha Union Health Minister Minister Narendra Modi's recovered from Makudi and affected by rain-related inci- by bad weather on Sunday, they remained shut due to dition since August 10. Advani. Several prominent Harsh Vardhan had said on Cabinet in the BJP govern- Arakot while one each was dents like cloudbursts, land- Disaster Management violence over the past two days. According to sources, he is on leaders, including Union min- Friday, "Doctors at AIIMS are ment's first term. recovered from Tikochil and slides and inundation by Secretary Amit Negi said. ISRO to inject Chandrayaan2 into lunar orbit today South African woman held PNS n BENGALURU said on August 14. According to with heroin at Delhi airport Following this, there will be further ISRO, Chandrayaan2 — India's In a significant milestone for second lunar expedition — will PNS n NEW DELHI India's Moon mission, ISRO will four orbit manoeuvres to make the shed light on a completely unex- fire Chandrayaan2's liquid spacecraft enter into its final orbit plored region of the Moon, its A South African woman has engine on Tuesday to insert the passing over the lunar poles at a South Pole. "This mission will been arrested at the Delhi spacecraft into a lunar orbit. help us gain a better under- airport for allegedly carrying "It's tomorrow morning (ten- distance of about 100 km from Moon's standing of the origin and evo- nearly five kg of heroin worth tatively between 8.30 am and surface, ISRO has said lution of the Moon by conduct- Rs 20 crore, an official said on 9.30 am). It's challenging," ing detailed topographical stud- Monday. Chairman of Indian Space ies, comprehensive mineralog- She arrived at the Terminal- al and baggage search result- Research Organisation K Sivan lunar surface on September 7, from the Mission Operations ical analyses, and a host of other 3 of the Indira Gandhi ed in the recovery of white told PTI on Monday on the ISRO said. Chandrayaan2, Complex (MOX) at ISRO experiments on the lunar sur- International Airport (IGIA) coloured powdery substance operation to put the spacecraft launched on July 22 by GSLV Telemetry, Tracking and face," the space agency has said. on Saturday from South Africa with granules. in an orbit around the Moon. MkIII-M1 vehicle, had entered Command Network (ISTRAC) "While there, we will also via Doha by Qatar Airlines The powdery substance, Following this, there will be the Lunar Transfer Trajectory on in Bengaluru with support from explore discoveries made by flight, he said. recovered from two brown further four orbit manoeuvres to surface, ISRO has said. space agency. Two orbit August 14 after final orbit rais- Indian Deep Space Network Chandrayaan1, such as the The woman was intercept- coloured packets concealed make the spacecraft enter into its Subsequently, the Vikram lan- manoeuvres will be performed ing manoeuvre of the spacecraft (IDSN) antennas at Byalalu, presence of water molecules on ed by the Customs officers in a checked-in trolley bag, final orbit passing over the der will separate from the orbiter on the lander before the initia- was successfully carried out. near Bengaluru. All systems on the Moon and new rock types after she had crossed the was found to be heroin weigh- lunar poles at a distance of on September 2, according to tion of powered descent to The health of the spacecraft is board Chandrayaan2 spacecraft with unique chemical compo- Green Channel, the official ing in total 4,900 g valued at about 100 km from Moon's the Bengaluru-headquartered make a soft landing on the being continuously monitored are performing normal, ISRO sition," it said. said, adding that her person- Rs 20 crore, he said. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 nation 06 Heavy rains to continue in Himachal; toll touches 22 SHORT READS PNS n SHIMLA road has been blocked at The National Disaster Relief Force is diverting Parihar, the Chamba-Chowari While heavy rains have the water accumulated in Kangra district's road via Jot has been blocked already claimed 22 lives in Nurpur sub-division by digging an alternative at Bhatalwan Ghar and Himachal Pradesh over the Mathunu. past two days, the meteoro- route, an official said. Multiple landslides The Lahru-Sihunta road is logical department on blocked the flow of water in streams and blocked at Lahri Bhatti near 13 killed, 15 hurt in Monday predicted that the formed a big artificial lake in Khadetar village Lahru; the Lahru-Tunnuhatti truck-bus collision in downpour is likely to contin- in the sub-division road is blocked at Barian ue in parts of the the state dur- Gala. Maharashtra ing the next 24 hours. The Kihar-Chamba road is DHULE: At least 13 people, Light-to-moderate rainfall Efforts are on to clear the in Khadetar village in the blocked at Gharatnala and including two children, were will occur at many places in roads and restore traffic to sub-division. Rohala Nullah near Sundla; killed and 15 others injured the state in the next 24 hours move them to safer places. Residents of Trindi, Danni, the Tissa-Chamba road is when a container truck collided with heavy rains expected at The National Disaster Relief Mairka, Lador, Thana, blocked at Pangola Nullah; with a state transport bus in isolated places, Shimla Met Force is diverting the water Hindorghaat, Letri and Jassur and the Chamba-Pangi road is Maharashtra's Dhule district, a centre Director Manmohan accumulated in Kangra dis- villages have been asked to blocked at Saach Pass. police official said on Monday. Singh said. trict's Nurpur sub-division by vacate their houses, the offi- At least 22 people were The accident took place around Over 500 people are strand- digging an alternative route, cial added. killed and 12 injured in rain- 10.30 pm on Sunday near ed in several parts of the state an official said. In Chamba district, sever- related incidents in the state Nimgul village on Shahada- as a number of roads have Multiple landslides blocked al roads remain blocked, on Sunday, officials said, Dondaicha road, he said. The been blocked by landslides the flow of water in streams another official said. adding the total loss amount- truck driver lost control over and flash floods, officials said. and formed a big artificial lake The Chamba-Pathankot ed to Rs 490 crore. the wheels following which the vehicle collided with the bus which was on way to Aurangabad from Shahada MAHARASHTRA town in Nandurbar district, he Cabinet to be expanded said. "Thirteen people, including two women, two children and drivers of both the vehicles, Deluge-hit gear up to rebuild lives were killed in the mishap," today: says Yediyurappa the official said. While 11 of PNS n SANGLI them died on the spot, two PNS n BENGALURU succumbed at a hospital in Hundreds of submerged sug- Dondaicha town of Dhule, he The expansion of the arcane farms, damaged hous- said. The injured persons were Karnataka cabinet will take es with only sludge inside, undergoing treatment at two place on Tuesday and 13-14 decomposed animal carcasses local government hospitals ministers are likely to be lying around with people where the condition of three of inducted, Chief Minister B S struggling to clean their them was reported to be Yediyurappa said on Monday. dwellings to get on with life - serious, he said. "The cabinet expansion will this is the scene in several take place between 10:30 and flood-ravaged villages of Sangli 11:30 am tomorrow. I have and Kolhapur. already written a letter to the Heavy rains and floods bat- Governor in this regard. I have tered several areas of western asked Chief Secretary to make Maharashtra and Konkan all arrangements," he said. region earlier this month, with Speaking to reporters here, Kolhapur and Sangli districts Yediyurappa said after the bearing the maximum brunt. worsened in the village. expansion, a cabinet meeting The cabinet expansion will take place between 10:30 With the flood waters now Heavy rains and floods battered several areas After the flood waters start- and 11:30 am tomorrow. I have already written a will be held. Having run the receding, residents of these of western Maharashtra and Konkan region ed receding, Salunkhe came government with a "one-man letter to the Governor in this regard. I have asked two districts are gradually try- back to the village with some Sonia Gandhi cabinet" for over 20 days, Chief Secretary to make all arrangements ing to gather whatever they are earlier this month, with Kolhapur and Sangli food and clothes to help the condoles demise of Yediyurappa on Saturday got a —BS YEDIYURAPPA, Karnataka Chief Minister left with to rebuild their lives districts bearing the maximum brunt residents, he said while clean- go-ahead from BJP national and damaged homes. ing his house along with other Jagannath Mishra president Amit Shah to under- A walk through some of family members. NEW DELHI: Congress take the exercise on August 20. Shah and other leaders. We will in view of large number of these villages presents a dismal Heaps of clothes donated by rebuild things from scratch. As he was speaking, a president Sonia Gandhi has Yediyurappa, who took oath get to know by the afternoon," aspirants, sources said. picture of devastation and people were seen lying on "Krishnamai (the mother tempo carrying rice, wheat condoled the passing away of as chief minister on July 26 and Yediyurappa had said soon However, with no decision havoc caused by rain fury and roadsides as many of the locals river) took everything which and other relief material former Bihar chief minister proved his government's after his return from Delhi on yet by the Supreme Court on its far-reaching affects on did not pick them up because we had in our houses, but it's arrived in the village, Jagannath Mishra. In her majority on the floor of the Saturday night. 17 disqualified Congress-JD(S) locals. A poultry farm on way they were worn out. ok. We will build our house promptingSalunkhe and oth- condolence message, Gandhi Assembly on July 29, is yet to Asked about the number of MLAs, whose resignation from from Bhilawadi to Brahmanal In Bhilawadi village, some again," he said. ers to run to collect it. said as a three-time Congress induct any minister into his ministers likely to be inducted the Assembly paved the way village in Palus tehsil of Sangli shop owners were seen clean- He expressed grief over the Another local resident, chief minister of Bihar, Union cabinet. on Tuesday, he said, "13 to 14 for the BJP to gain power, the was seen completely washed ing their establishments, with boat capsize incident on Shital Lote, said the area wit- Cabinet Minister and PCC The chief minister and the people are likely to be induct- chief minister has no imme- away in the flood waters, with some local groups and NGOs August 8 during a rescue oper- nessed flood-like situation president on many occasions, state leadership is expected to ed in to the cabinet in the first diate compulsion to accom- only muck remaining and a lending a helping hand in dis- ation near Brahmanal village every year during rains but Mishra always stood for the get clear instructions from the phase, there may be plus or modate them. decomposed animal carcass posing of garbage from the that killed 17 people. they were not prepared for dev- interests of the deprived and high command about those to minus one or two, we have Amid pressure from within, stinking nearby. The damaged area. "I can only say she (the astation of such a magnitude the marginalised minorities in be inducted into the Ministry, now recommended 13 to 14 of opposition parties, the vegetation and bent electric Mauli Salunkhe, 52, a native river) washed away our village. this time. society. He will be remembered by Monday afternoon. them." Congress and JD(S) too had hit poles were an indication of the of flood-hit Brahmanal vil- I feel sad that some many "There were hundreds of for a long time to come, Gandhi "By Monday afternoon we Yediyurappa has a tightrope out at the BJP over the delay in force with which flood waters lage now working in a Pune- people died in the incident," cattle in the village before the said. Mishra died on Monday will get a clear instruction on to walk during the cabinet cabinet expansion, and had must have gushed into the based company, dubbed it as Salunkhe said, adding he man- deluge. Some were later shift- following a prolonged illness, who all to be inducted, I have expansion as he has to craft a even raised questions about the area, submerging everything the Krishna river's wrath, but aged to shift his aged parents ed to safer places and some family sources said here. The held discussions with Amit fine caste and regional balance, government's "existence". that came its way. said they were prepared to to Pune before the situation were left to their fate," he said. 82-year-old leader had been suffering from cancer and was undergoing treatment in the national capital, where he FOETAL DEATH breathed his last in the J&K move correct; morning, they said. 2 pvt hospital doctors guilty of economy needs to be Four Naxals surrender negligence: UP Medical Council in Chhattisgarh RAIPUR: Four Naxals, including n corrected: Swamy PNS NOIDA (UP) a couple, surrendered before PNS n PUNE police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur Two doctors of a private hos- district on Monday, police said. pital here have been charged BJP lawmaker Subramanian The cadres, two of them with negligence that resulted in Swamy has said the with- carrying cash rewards on their the death of a foetus in March, drawal of Jammu and heads, turned themselves in RAVIDAS TEMPLE DEMOLITION according to a report of the Kashmir's special status was before Bijapur Superintendent Uttar Pradesh Medical correct but the state of econ- of Police Divyang Patel and Council. omy "needs to be corrected" Deputy Inspector General SC says its orders A Greater Noida-based cou- as this issue is also important (CRPF) Komal Singh, they said. ple, both software engineers, for national security and Of the surrendered Naxals, had approached the Sector 49 nation-building. Rakesh Uika (26), section police station in March after The Rajya Sabha MP told commander of the Peoples' cannot be given the death of their yet-to-be- reporters Sunday the "wrong Liberation Guerrilla Army born at the Cloudnine Hospital policies" adopted during for- (PLGA) battalion no. 1, was in Sector 51. medical officer and then mitments and strictly cau- mer finance minister Arun (for the slowdown)," said "one of the most dreaded An FIR was registered under referred to the Meerut Medical tioned not to repeat such neg- Jaitley's tenure were respon- Swamy. rebels," Patel said. Uika, ‘political colour’ Indian Penal Code Section Board before it reached the UP ligence in future," it added. sible for the economy slowing He was speaking to carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh 304 (causing death by negli- Medical Council and an inves- The report, however, said down. He also criticised ex- reporters on the sidelines of on his head, was instrumental PNS n NEW DELHI Everything cannot be gence) and the doctors named tigation was ordered in the the on-call doctor, Dinanath, Reserve Bank of India gov- an event in Pune. Replying to in executing several deadly political. Our orders as accused. case. should not be blamed for the ernor Raghuram Rajan for a question on the Centre's attacks on security forces in The Supreme Court on Ankit Garg had alleged in "Dr. Pratibha Singhal and death as she was the only doc- raising interest rates. move to scrap the provisions South Bastar since he joined Monday said that its orders on can't be given a his complaint to police that Dr. Ritika Dinanath were tor available at the hospital at "I think the wrong policies of Article 370, which gave the outlawed outfit in 2010, he the Guru Ravidas Temple in political colour by anybody on doctors Pratibha Singhal and found guilty of not fulfilling the time of the incident in adopted during the tenure of special powers to Jammu and said. He was allegedly involved Tughlaqabad forest area here earth Ritika Dinanath had "delayed" their medical responsibilities March. Arun Jaitley, which are still in Kashmir, and the economy, in the nine major attacks, cannot be given a "political — THE BENCH in attending to his wife Shweta during an inquiry meeting of A copy of the medical coun- force, such as levying high Swamy said, "The economy including in Bhejji (Sukma colour". Kashyap when she was in the UP Medical Council on cil's order has been sent to the taxes are some of the reasons needs to be corrected. My district) in 2017 in which 12 A bench comprising Justices labour and their "child died July 25," the report stated. district magistrate, the senior for the slowdown... Increase advice was not sought on the security personnel were killed Arun Mishra and M R Shah August 13 asked by the top due to negligence". "Hence, they are being superintendent of police, the in interest rates by former economic front. My advice and in Kasalpad, where eight asked governments of Punjab, court to assist in the matter, The matter was taken up by warned to stay responsible doctors of the hospital and the RBI governor Raghuram was sought on Article 370, jawans lost their lives, the SP Haryana and Delhi to ensure said that demolition of the the Gautam Buddh Nagar chief towards their medical com- complainant. Rajan was one of the reasons and it was done correctly." said. that no law and order situation temple has been carried out by is created politically or other- DDA in pursuance to the top wise during the protests over court order and a total of 18 the demolition of temple. organisations are staging "Everything cannot be polit- protests against it. Lotus leaf-inspired device that separates oil from water ical. Our orders can't be given Venugopal told the bench a political colour by anybody that since a number of organ- PNS n NEW DELHI superhydrophobicity (super- on earth" the bench said. isations have been agitating The membranes that are super-water water repellence) and super- The Delhi Development against the demolition it is Researchers at the Indian repellent in air, and super oil-repellent in oleophobicity (super-oil repel- Authority (DDA) had demol- very difficult to pinpoint a par- Institute of Technology (IIT) water, have been shown to separate complex lence), so that these structures ished the temple pursuant to ticular person behind the Guwahati have developed a mixtures of oil and water at practically can be replicated artificially for the orders of the apex court, protests. To this, the bench device that can continuously oil-water separation applica- which had on August 9 said in case the matter is set- separate oil from water by relevant settings, according to the journal tions. observed that "serious breach" tled, there is no difficulty but strategic use of fish-scale and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Lotus leaf-inspired super- had been committed by Guru if the issue remains the court lotus-leaf inspired membranes. hydrophobic materials and fish Ravidas Jayanti Samaroh will take up the matter for The team developed the sys- scale-inspired superoleopho- Samiti by not vacating the for- hearing. tem of materials by combining tainers. The lotus leaf for example, is bic materials were developed est area as earlier ordered by Venugopal then told the the lotus leaf-inspired super- "Oil-water separation is of water repellent so that it does following a single and unique the top court. bench that it should direct water repellence and fish scale- current relevance because not get soggy in its living deposition process and tested Following the demolition of governments of Punjab, mimicked underwater super- many industries, such as min- space, researchers said. for gravity-driven removal of the 500-year-old temple, Haryana and Delhi to ensure oil repellence. ing, textiles, food and petro- Fish, on the other hand, has oil from water. protests have been staged at that the law and order situa- The membranes that are chemicals, produce massive a body surface that repels oil in While these bio-inspired several places in Punjab and tion is maintained. super-water repellent in air, and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & The team then developed a volumes of oily wastewater, order to survive in polluted membranes are individually Delhi by political parties and The bench asked govern- super oil-repellent in water, Engineering. prototype of oil-water separa- which must be treated before waters, they said. used to separate oil and water members of the Dalit com- ments of Punjab, Haryana have been shown to separate Oil-water separation is also tion device using these mem- discharge," said Uttam Manna, Scientists have studied the in the recent past, there is accu- munity. At the outset, and Delhi to ensure that "no complex mixtures of oil and important in environmental branes so that the separated oil Assistant Professor, surface structures of lotus mulation of water or oil on the Attorney General K K law and order situation is cre- water at practically relevant set- applications like oil spill man- and water were simultaneous- Department of Chemistry, IIT leaves and fish scales to under- membrane over time, which Venugopal, who was on ated politically or otherwise". tings, according to the journal agement. ly collected in different con- Guwahati. stand what gives them their blocks further separation. HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 world 07

HONG KONG PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION GLOBE Sudan’s Bashir got $90m from Pak Army chief Gen Bajwa TROTTING gets three-year extension IRAN OIL SUPERTANKER ‘Tiananmen Square’ SAILS OFF GIBRALTAR Saudi, investigator tells court PTI n ISLAMABAD made by Prime Minister Khan, London: An Iranian oil apparently referring to the fresh supertanker released from crackdown would AFP n KHARTOUM unshaven and wearing a white the court that nearly seven akistan Army chief General tension in India-Pakistan rela- detention by Gibraltar last week traditional gown. million euros (USD 7.8 mil- PQamar Javed Bajwa’s term tions and the ongoing Afghan has set sail with its crew, majority udan’s deposed military His relatives in the court- lion) were found at Bashir’s res- has been extended for another peace talks between the US and of them Indians, on board soon Sruler Omar al-Bashir has room chanted “Allahu Akbar” idence, as well as smaller three years by Prime Minister the Taliban militants, facilitat- after the local authorities said that harm trade: Trump admitted to receiving USD 90 (God is greatest), to which he amounts in US dollars and Imran Khan in view of the ed by Islamabad. they were unable to seek a court million in cash from Saudi roy- responded with the same words. Sudanese pounds. “regional security environ- Commenting on the exten- order to detain the vessel on a US AFP n WASHINGTON deaths. als, an investigator told a The former strongman was “The accused told us that ment”, an official announce- sion given to the Army chief, warrant. Trump’s comments came as Khartoum court on Monday. forced from power on April 11 the money was part of a sum of ment said on Monday. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah S President Donald Trump Washington and Beijing look to Police Brigadier Ahmed after months of protests. USD 25 million sent to him by General Bajwa, 58, who Mahmood Qureshi said that it PROTESTERS TORCH PARL IN Uhas warned China that revive pivotal talks aimed at Ali said at the opening of A transitional constitution Prince Mohammed bin Salman was appointed as the Chief of was essential due to the region- INDONESIA’S PAPUA carrying out a Tiananmen ending their trade war, which Bashir’s corruption trial, which meant to guide Sudan towards to be used outside of the state Army Staff by former prime al situation. Manokwari: Thousands of Square-style crackdown on has roiled world markets. an AFP correspondent attend- civilian rule was officially budget,” Ahmed Ali said. minister Nawaz Sharif in Having served as corps protesters in Indonesia’s West Hong Kong pro-democracy ed, that the former president signed on Saturday. The investigator said November 2016, was to retire commander of Rawalpindi, Papua province set fire to a local protesters would harm trade told him that the latest payment Bashir faces a raft of Bashir had said he also received in November. Gen Bajwa has vast experience parliament building on Monday talks between the two countries. Bank of England was “delivered by some of charges of war crimes, crimes two previous payments of USD “General Qamar Javed of dealing with issues related to in a violent protest against the “I think it’d be very hard to Mohammed bin Salman’s against humanity and genocide 35 million and USD 30 million Bajwa is appointed Chief of Kashmir and the Line of alleged insults and arrests of deal if they do violence, I chief pulls out of envoys”. from the International from Saudi’s King Abdullah, Army Staff for another term of Control, The Express Tribune Papuan students, officials said. mean, if it’s another Tiananmen Bashir, whose military Criminal Court over his role in who died in 2015. three years from the date of reported. Square,” Trump told reporters Chinese event Islamist regime ruled Sudan for the war in Sudan’s western The investigator said completion of current tenure,” In a country prone to fre- EU CHIEF JUNCKER TO MISS in New Jersey on Sunday. “I 30 years, arrived at the Judicial Darfur region. Bashir had said the Saudi read the brief notification issued quent military coups, the army G7 AFTER SURGERY think it’s a very hard thing to London: Bank of England gov- and Legal Science Institute However, the jailed leader money was exchanged and by the Prime Minister’s Office. generals who, enforced many Brussels: EU president Jean- do if there’s violence.” ernor Mark Carney has with- where the trial is taking place appeared in court Monday on spent and that he could not “The decision has been years of martial law in Pakistan Claude Juncker will miss next Hong Kong has been roiled drawn from a high-profile busi- in a huge military convoy. charges of receiving and pos- remember how nor did he taken in view of the regional since independence in 1947, weekend’s G7 summit in France by protests for more than two ness event with China’s ambas- Inside the courtroom, he sessing foreign funds illegally. have documents providing fur- security environment,” the noti- have held power for nearly as as he is recovering from urgent months and on Sunday hun- sador to London, sources said was sitting in a metal cage, The police investigator told ther details. fication said, citing the decision long as the civilians. surgery to remove his gall dreds of thousands of democ- Monday, as pro-democracy bladder, a spokeswoman racy activists had marched protests continue in Hong Kong. announced on Monday. The 64- peacefully in the city despite Carney had been due to UK to end EU US MULLS LEAVING year-old former Luxembourg rising unrest and stark warn- speak at the dinner, aimed at Controversial General accused of war 19 killed in INTELLIGENCE ASSETS prime minister was forced to cut ings from Beijing. boosting Chinese business links, short his summer holiday to There have been increas- which is scheduled for free movement crimes named as Sri Lanka Army chief IN AFGHANISTAN AFTER undergo surgery in his home ingly stark warnings from September 3 at the Guildhall, the Uganda fuel TROOP WITHDRAWAL country this weekend and doctors Beijing over the protests, and administrative centre of the City immediately PTI n COLOMBO tle against the Liberation Tigers have advised him not to travel. state media has run images of of London financial district. of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels truck blast: PTI n WASHINGTON military personnel and However he will not now attend after Brexit controversial Sri Lankan in the final stages of the civil GREEK BISHOP CONVICTED armoured personnel carriers because of “diary issues”, a source Aarmy general accused of war in 2009. he US is considering leav- OF HATE SPEECH RESIGNS across the border in Shenzhen. close to the matter told AFP. AFP n LONDON grave human rights abuses His brigade was accused of Police Ting “significant intelli- Athens: An octogenarian Greek China’s 1989 crackdown Some local politicians are during the country’s 26-year attacking civilians, hospitals Kampala: Nineteen people gence” assets behind after with- Orthodox bishop convicted of in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square reportedly unhappy at the tim- ritain said Monday it will brutal civil war with the LTTE and stopping humanitarian died when a fuel truck barrelled drawing its troops from inciting violence against gays saw tanks sent in to end stu- ing of the event, as Hong Kong Bimmediately end freedom was on Monday appointed the supplies to trapped Tamil civil- into other vehicles in a busy Afghanistan as it does not remained defiant as he stepped dent-led protests, resulting in police continue to clash with of movement for people from new Army Commander, evok- ians. town in western Uganda and want the war-torn country to down on Monday, calling his hundreds if not thousands of democracy activists. AFP the European Union after ing strong criticism from the Silva’s name was men- exploded, police said Monday. become a “laboratory for ter- sentence a “badge of honour”. Brexit on October 31, in a pol- US and the minority Tamils. tioned in the resolution passed The blast occurred Sunday ror”, President Donald Trump icy shift under Prime Minister President Maithripala by the UN Human Rights evening in the Kyambura trad- has said. Boris Johnson. Sirisena’s office on Monday Council (UNHRC) in 2013, ing centre, a mountainous area Trump’s comments come “Freedom of movement as announced that Lt Gen alleging rights abuses by the Sri near the Queen Elizabeth after he met with top national Af vows to it currently stands will end on Shavendra Silva has been Lankan Army. The Sri Lanka National Park. security advisers to review a October 31 when the UK leaves named as the new army com- Army has denied the alleged “Ten people died instantly US-Taliban peace plan that crush Islamic the EU,” a Downing Street mander. rights abuses. when the fuel truck lost control could end America’s longest spokeswoman said. She added Silva, 55, will take charge as Critics say Silva’s appoint- and hit three other vehicles, running war. the government planned incumbent Army chief Lt Gen ment as the Army chief may leading to multiple explosions “We’re talking to State havens “tougher criminality rules for Mahesh Senanayake’s service strain Sri Lanka’s cooperation that also burned 25 small Afghanistan, both the govern- people entering the UK” as part was not extended. in UN Peacekeeping operations shops,” said regional police ment and also talking to the of the new hardline stance. Silva headed the Army’s and the defence cooperation spokesman Martial Taliban, having very good dis- after attack “Details of other changes 58th Division in the final bat- between the US and Sri Lanka. Tumusiime. AFP cussions. We’ll see what happens. Kabul: Afghanistan’s President immediately on October 31 for is vowing to eliminate all safe a new immigration system are havens of the hardline Wahhabi currently being developed,” the Azadeh Mousavi’s ‘Finding Farideh’ ISIS group as the country marks spokeswoman said. Syria forces enter key town a subdued 100th Independence The change comes amid Iran’s official entry to Oscars Day after a horrific Shia wed- growing fears Britain is set to Los Angeles: “Finding Farideh”, a feature-length documentary directed amid fierce clashes: Monitor ding attack claimed by the local leave the 28-member bloc by Azadeh Mousavi and Kourosh Ataee, is Iran’s official Oscar entry for ISIS affiliate. without a divorce deal in two the best foreign language film. AFP n BEIRUT they lost control of it in 2014. President Ashraf Ghani’s and a half months. Around 3.6 The story revolves around an adopted child who has grown up in Europe, The latest fighting, which comments Monday come as million EU citizens already in but at 40 decides to find her biological parents in Iran. According to the yrian regime forces entered broke out overnight Saturday to Afghanistan mourns at least 63 Britain have been told to apply Hollywood Reporter, the film was picked by a committee of Iranian film Sa key northwestern town on Sunday, has already killed at people killed in the Kabul for “permanent settled status”, industry professionals from a field of 10 possible Oscar entries. Sunday amid intense fighting least 59 jihadists and allied bombing. under an interior ministry Iran last won the last best foreign language Academy Award for Asghar with jihadists and their rebel rebels as well as 28 members of Many outraged Afghans scheme started by Johnson’s Farhadi’s “The Salesman”. Farhadi also won the Oscar in the same allies which has left dozens of pro-regime forces, the Britain- ask whether an approaching predecessor Theresa May. category in 2013 for “”. PTI combatants dead, a war mon- based monitor said. deal between the United States itor said. Pro-regime forces also and the Taliban to end nearly 18 The Syrian Observatory called Syrian Arab Army (SAA) years of fighting will bring for Human Rights reported have been advancing over the peace to long-suffering civilians. “fierce clashes” as it said regime past few days in a bid to encir- A sharply worded Taliban ground troops penetrated cle Khan Sheikhun from the statement questions why the Khan Sheikhun in Idlib north and west and to seize a US failed to identify the attack- province for the first time since key highway. ers in advance. AP HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION AIIMS needs fire lessons Though lives were saved, poor compliance means years of Pak in a pincer attack precious research have been lost at the elite institution he intensity of the massive blaze at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences With the economy sinking and a failed bid at the UNSC, Islamabad is in no position to T(AIIMS), New Delhi, and the leaping fury with which it engulfed its floors in a matter of declare war or embrace peace. It will do well to focus on its internal problems moments can be gauged from the fact that it took nearly three dozen fire tenders over eight long hours to be doused. Had not AIIMS been a prized institution, perhaps response wouldn’t have been activated with as much urgency and wilfulness but the fact remains that even the safety protocols at the most aware of places had not been reviewed in three years, the last time being in 2016. AIIMS is one of the few hospitals in SANDHYA JAIN the city that has an interconnecting ramp to move patients in times of disasters. Perhaps this is why lives weren’t lost in the country’s premier hospital but imag- fortnight after the Modi Government defanged Article ine this in any other government facility and the mind addles to think what could 370, scrapped its illegal be. Thankfully, the fire was confined to the pre-clinical and teaching blocks in appendage, Article 35A and the country’s sought after facility but it did have all the hallmarks of a major dis- split the northern State into the UnionA Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & aster. And while AIIMS authorities are particular about top-notch research, they Kashmir, Islamabad is groping for a coher- ought to be as sharp about protecting them. For though no human life has been ent response. In May 1998, when the then lost, there has been immense loss of intellectual property in the long-term. Hundreds Prime Minister stunned the world by testing five nuclear of blood samples at the micro-biology lab, rare viruses, crucial research, schol- devices (Pokhran-II) and made India a full- arly papers, case updates and expensive machines have been completely gut- fledged nuclear state, Islamabad swiftly ted. Findings are the basis of any medical breakthrough and the foundation for showcased its own nuclear capability. This time, most world capitals over- that is gone forever. And if administrators of such an evolved centre cannot be came their surprise and accepted the far-sighted about basic safety compliances or build efficiencies in awareness, changes in Jammu & Kashmir as India’s then there is little to be expected of others. The Delhi Fire Department has said internal matter; Pakistan was supported by the colonial-minded Western media that some of the buildings, including the one that caught fire, did not have the and China, which arranged “closed con- requisite No Objection Certificate (NOC). The NOC is mandatory in the fire safe- sultations” (unrecorded) in the UN ty document, which is renewed every three years and certified annually. Security Council. India’s action was breathtaking in its simplicity and audac- Intriguingly, the general apathy to hospital and patient safety persists despite ity: Operating within the Line of Control repeated outbreaks of fire at medical facilities across the country claiming scores (LoC), it took long-suffering Ladakh to of lives. Be it the AMRI episode in Kolkata, which claimed 92 lives, the ESIC its bosom as a directly-administered Hospital in Mumbai or the SMU Hospital in Bhubaneswar, post-mortem has revealed Union Territory while Jammu & Kashmir provinces were declared a separate Union how they blatantly ignored warnings and safety recommendations or pushed Territory with an elected legislature. The them out of the priority list in their greed to acquire more cutting-edge compet- Union Home Ministry will have direct itiveness in services. Yet patient care and safety in times of earthquakes, fire or supervision of both. Political parties and dynasties that floods do not even merit an intra-institution workshop. While the Delhi Police is misused Article 370 to nurture separatist Ladakh. Its position is unenvi- internal matter. Islamabad is Kashmir’s demographic charac- reduce the influence of waiting for the forensic report to deduce what led to this catastrophe, there are sentiments in the Valley while neglecting able: To exit a cul-de-sac one unlikely to accept the sugges- ter. Kashmiri (read Muslim) polit- too many questions that demand answers. The hospital was not only ill-pre- Jammu and Ladakh regions have been must go back the way one tion to move the International Interestingly, the scholars ical parties in the event of a downsized and separatists put on notice. entered but this route is not Court of Justice (ICJ) after its allege that the BJP’s agenda is plebiscite under UN auspices, pared but failed to adhere to the guidelines on hospital safety as mandated by A zero-tolerance policy towards terror- open to Pakistan. In the resounding defeat in the mat- to secure demographic change an idea scotched by Kofi the National Disaster Management Authority in 2016 and the National Building ism was already in place. Caught between Mahabharata, Abhimanyu did ter of consular access to Indian in the Valley through resettle- Annan in 2001. Code (NBC) 2005, which made the fire safety certificate mandatory for all build- a perilous economic situation with the not know how to escape the citizen Kulbhushan Jadhav. ment of refugees from West Moreover, the Security Financial Action Task Force (FATF) chakravyu; Imran does but it is Khalid and Mir bemoan Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and Council Resolution of 1948 is ings taller than 15 m. In fact, most Government buildings as also shop owners, breathing down its neck on one side, and just not possible. the loss of Jammu & Kashmir’s Chhamb. It is true that the BJP explicit that Pakistan must restaurants, hotels, and other private buildings openly flout norms. Needless to its jihadi groups on the other, Islamabad Scholars Asma Khalid and separate Constitution, flag and has been concerned about jus- withdraw all military and civil- say, the situation is all the more precarious in a hospital environment, which is is in no position to declare war or to Mobeen Jafar Mir of the think autonomy in all matters barring tice for the refugees, who ian personnel from the occu- embrace peace. tank, Islamabad Policy foreign affairs, defence and entered Jammu & Kashmir pied territory who were not home to those who are incapacitated and, thus, movement becomes challeng- Prime Minister Modi’s artful jugglery Institute, blame Pakistan for communications. The during Partition and after, and there before August 14, 1947; ing in case of a fire or any untoward incident. Even so, where building codes has subtly avenged India’s exclusion from failing to anticipate and chal- (BJP), the Scheduled Castes invited by India is to retain its military in like alarms, sprinkler systems, hosepipes and insulation panels among others the Afghanistan talks, making it difficult lenge India’s hollowing of they say, always proclaimed its Sheikh Abdullah to clean the Srinagar to administer the for Washington and Islamabad to put the Article 370 despite clear signals. intentions in its election man- city on promise of citizenship. plebiscite. Hence, the Pakistani are in place, and where the builder claims to have used materials in line with the Taliban in power in Kabul, with the acqui- In a report, Abrogation of ifestoes and in 2019, reiterated However, Abdullah, supported scholars’ attempt to project regulations, the actuals turn out to be about fake compliance, the certificates escence of Moscow and Beijing. This Article 370: Implications & its determination to annul the by former Prime Minister India as an occupying power in usually got by greasing palms of local officials. In cases where NOC has been gives a breather to the Kabul regime that Policy Choices for Pakistan, Kashmir-specific Articles 370 Jawaharlal Nehru, later denied the kingdom of Maharaja Hari was also excluded from four-party nego- they urge Islamabad to launch and 35A. them State subject status and its Singh is a non-starter. obtained, rarely are fire safety audits carried out. Most post-fire probes have revealed tiations. Washington is, thus, likely to a diplomatic blitzkrieg against Article 35A, introduced accompanying benefits. The Pakistani fears that India’s how encroachments and tweaks in open areas have made it really difficult for remain trapped in the graveyard of empires India by emphasising the “dis- via Presidential order under issue is now redundant with the action of August 5, 2019, may the firemen to even get into the core zone. They say no tragedy is dark enough because successive Presidents from George puted status of Kashmir”, high- Article 370 in 1954, empow- extension of the Constitution of impact the Indus Water Treaty that the gloom cannot be lifted. Two babies were born amid the raging fire. Which Bush Jr, Barack Obama and now Donald lighting India’s alleged human ered the State Legislature to India in its entirety to the new are premature as India can Trump would not consider gifting the rights excesses and the threats define permanent residents Union Territory. achieve much by merely utilis- means going forward, beyond taking action against those responsible for the impressive American arsenal to the Afghan to regional stability. and barred Indians from out- Azad Kashmir is a sliver of ing its legitimate share of the incident to ensure accountability, there needs to be a strict penal clause, includ- Army, training it to use the same and mak- In a clear sign of side the state from perma- Jammu Province, where pro- Indus waters. As for the occu- ing deregistration of the establishment concerned, if the prescribed safety norms ing a dignified retreat. Islamabad’s political bankrupt- nently settling, buying land, Pakistan radicals created trou- pied territories, Home Minister Washington is unconcerned about the cy and lack of choices, Khalid holding local Government jobs ble for Maharaja Hari Singh in Amit Shah has reiterated India’s are not met. Third-party audits, too, must be made mandatory to avoid conflict fate of President Ashraf Ghani, former and Mir urged their or winning education scholar- 1946. Pakistan dubbed it as claim to the undivided king- of interest between the municipal authorities and Government officials. Unless President Hamid Karzai, their colleagues Government to work for con- ships there. It also barred Azad Kashmir when it seized dom, including Azad Kashmir, a system of checks and balances is put in place, we will never internalise the and supporters, should Taliban return to vening an urgent meeting of female residents (and their the area in 1947-48. Chhamb in Gilgit Baltistan, and Aksai Kabul. But for India, this is a matter of deep the UN Security Council to dis- children) from property rights Hamirpur district of Himachal Chin. Pakistan would do well to spirit of risk containment and expose ourselves to unimaginable dangers. And concern. New Delhi’s checkmate has put cuss the situation; at the “closed in the event of marriage outside Pradesh was an area of conflict focus on its internal problems. that would be foolhardy indeed. Islamabad in a bind: It cannot clinch the meeting” the four other perma- Kashmir. The spirit behind in the 1965 and 1971 wars. (The writer is Senior Fellow, Taliban deal for Washington: It cannot nent members said changing this legislation was to protect Khalid and Mir charge that Nehru Memorial Museum and compensate its jihadi mercenaries with Jammu & Kashmir’s the identity and culture of India will try to enhance Hindu Library; the views expressed Concussion protocols escalated action in Jammu, Kashmir or Constitutional status is India’s Kashmiris and preserve representation in the Valley to are personal) Several sports are taking the risks of head injury seriously. It’s S O U N D BITE time that such norms go to lower levels of as well We have heard that if any ship I'm not against the people of Any such statements that Government's absolute he sight of lying low after a sinks, the makes Pakistan. I love and respect link the evolving situation in silence is dangerous. from English bowler Jofra efforts to save it till the last all who love me. I'm against Kashmir to the Afghan peace People are being removed breath. But the Congress’ terrorism and against the efforts are reckless, unwar- from jobs. The BJP TArcher must have sent a chill down the captain took the first plunge. Pakistan Army. ranted and irresponsible. Government is mum. spine of those not only sitting at Lord’s but also BJP leader Actor Afghan diplomat Congress leader millions of spectators across the world. It was —Shivraj Singh Chauhan —Adnan Sami —Roya Rahmani —Priyanka Gandhi heartening to see Smith get up, something his Australian companion Phillip Hughes could not when he was struck by a bouncer in a domes- tic Australian game five years ago. However, L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR nowadays, the worry is not just about imme- diate injuries but also the long-term conse- Girl next door gy to protect it from evil forces The Damocles sword over Kashmir and for that to happen, the world quences of head injuries, particularly concus- community must get its act sions. A concussion occurs when the brain bounces around inside the skull, Sir — This refers to the report, his refers to the editorial, “India wins at UNSC” together. leading to bruising of the brain tissue. This, as doctors and scientists discov- “Pati, Patni aur Woh actress no (August 19). It seems Pakistan’s gambit of approach- P Senthil more” (August 16) by TN Ting the UN Security Council (UNSC) with the Chinese Via email ered, particularly with players in America’s National Football League (NFL), where Raghunatha. In the death of fronting for it has predictably ended in a whimper. Nothing there are regular head to head collisions, leads to a condition called Chronic , the Hindi film came out from the closed door meeting at the UNSC. Integrate the Valley Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). world has lost a talented artiste The panel talked out the special item without any clar- of yesteryear. Producer-director ity emerging on the collective position of the powerful CTE is dangerous as it leads to early onset of dementia and a much reduced , who has a body for it to be a diplomatic or a public opinion set- Sir — This refers to the article, quality of life given that brain matter decays after years of physical abuse. The number of light comedies to his back for India. The speech by Syed Akbaruddin, India’s “Educational reforms must” NFL initially ignored the complaints that some players made but after some high- credit, ventured upon to portray Permanent Representative to the UN, broke no new (August 19) by CB Sharma. The Vidya in middle class love sto- ground except helping the nationalist crowd feel good. actual scenario in the Valley will profile suicides and several studies, it quickly rectified its standards to deal with ries through his , Still, 14 of the 15 members of the UN body were of be visible only when restrictions the issue. Soon after the issues with CTE were identified, several other sports followed by . Both the view that the changes resulting from the suspension are fully done with. Nevertheless, — even ostensibly non-contact sports like cricket — took notice. New concus- were big successes. of Article 370 were a matter internal to India and that issues locked away in anonymous prisons without any rights to mainstreaming the youth will go However, it was difficult for arising between India and Pakistan must be resolved bilat- food, water and visits to family members and friends. It a long way in restoring normal- sion protocols have been brought in that consider the short and long-term effects her to get ranked in big budget erally. India succeeded in securing the support of is the modern-day version of the Soviet-era Gulag. For cy in the Valley. The process of of brain injuries. A bruise on the brain takes a while to heal and the Lord’s Test films as her contemporaries like Governments but this shouldn’t mean it can rest on its better or for worse, India has chosen to walk a course counter-radicalisation and de- set an interesting new first with Marnus Labuschagne becoming the first ‘Like Rekha, Mumtaz, Zeenat Aman, diplomatic laurels. What is amazing is Chinese Ambassador where the Kashmir file will be a Damocles’ sword, one radicalisation must begin from Hema Malini, , to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, sullied his tongue with that will constantly demand a price for unsheathing it. schools. Nationalism and secular- for Like’ substitution in the history of cricket. In India, cricketing legends Farokh Jaya Bachchan, Parveen Babi, human rights. The world knows as to what is happening JS Acharya ism should form an essential Engineer and Nari Contractor, both Parsis, were one of the earliest to be injured. Smita Patil, Tanuja, Sridevi and to the Uighur Muslims — more than a million people are Hyderabad part of school syllabus and par- It was from here that wearing helmets during matches became a common pro- Jaya Pradha, were crowding the ents, too, must be counselled field. As a result, she managed to For the sake of peace well about the bright future of tocol. Other sports like soccer have also brought in concussion norms that force get meagre big films like Inkar many actors, including the and the Taliban. Let such inter- their wards. And for that to hap- substitutions of players who have had an incident that a doctor feels has them (), Mukti (Shashi Taliban and the Islamic State esting developments take place. pen, investment must start grad- shaken up. These are all positive moves and must be commended. However, Kapoor), (), Sir — More than 63 people have (IS), there seems to be no end to Any attempt at subverting the ually. There should be job quotas () been killed in yet another suicide terrorism. Against this scenario, peace process should be stopped so that the youth can see the pos- one must remember that facilities at the top levels of sport and those at lower and Atmaram (Shatrughna bomb attack at a wedding hall in strong political measures and forthwith and nipped in the bud. itive change. levels are often dramatically different. Several of these concussion routines are Sinha). These circumstances Afghanistan. Terrorism has once well-planned strategies are America has been of great help in Bal Govind poorly enforced at lower levels of sport. Sure, the top players in the top leagues compelled her to switch over to raised its ugly head there. Given required to tackle the menace. this direction and should be so till Noida television. past records and going by the Simultaneously, it has been peace returns in Afghanistan. and highest echelons of sport face bigger dangers in a more competitive space Anil R Torne worst of suffering that the civil- reported that peace talks have A peace deal for Afghanistan Send your feedback to: but that is no excuse to ignore the clear and present danger of head injuries. Maharashtra ians have suffered at the hands of been going on between the US must include a long-term strate- [email protected] HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN Creating micro POINTCOUNTERPOINT TODAY IS WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY. HUMAN RIGHTS IT SEEMS SHE (MAMATA) IS BUSY APPEASING THE entrepreneurs HAVE BEEN TOTALLY VIOLATED IN #KASHMIR. LET US MINORITY COMMUNITY. SHE HAS STARTED PRAY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE IN #KASHMIR. SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE OF PAKISTAN. The direct selling industry is a major contributor to the —WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER —BJP STATE GENERAL SECRETARY economy. Misinterpreting legislation to harass firms amounts to killing the goose that lays the golden egg MAMATA BANERJEE SAYANTAN BASU This isn’t blending in

HEM PANDE The decision to abrogate Article 370 was taken amid high tension, lockdown, irect selling is the business of peer-to-peer sale, in which peo- rumour-mongering and the echo of jackboots in Jammu and Kashmir ple earn a commission on goods sold. It is the marketing, Ddistribution and sale of goods and services as part of a net- work of direct sellers, other than under a pyramid scheme. This industry, which is a major contributor to the economy, is expect- ed to grow at a rate of nearly five per cent every year and be worth `15,930 crore by 2021. Additionally, and perhaps more important- ly, direct selling creates employment. As of now, direct selling firms employ over 50 lakh people in India, a number that is set to grow to 1.8 crore by 2025. And India needs these jobs. Facilitating job creation, inter alia, is one of the top priorities of the government. This industry actively encourages the employment of women in large numbers and is a way to empower them by making them PANKAJ POPIMONI economically independent. Over 53 per cent of entrepreneurs engaged SARMA SHARMA in direct selling in India are women. Stand Up India is a govern- he process of abrogation of Article 370 has ment scheme that incentivises female entrepreneurship by facili- been as controversial as the provisions of tating bank loans ranging from `10 lakh to `1 crore. Direct selling Tthe Article itself. In its bid to reshape the is not only helping create women entrepreneurs, it’s also helping political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, the the government meet yet another of its stated priorities. Modi Government, buoyed by the massive man- All that India’s direct selling industry needs is an enabling ecosys- date it received to return to the seat of power for a second term, scrapped the special status grant- tem, one that enables companies to conduct business in an atmos- ed to the volatile state by the Constitution of India. phere free of prejudice and fear. As things stand, there are very few As is the case with most decisions taken in regulations in place for direct selling companies in India. The Model a democracy, unsavoury or otherwise, in a mat- Framework for Guidelines on Direct Selling, issued in September ter of minutes a political slugfest ensued, fol- 2016 by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer lowing the announcement. While some, most- Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, remains the definitive document, ly those occupying the Treasury benches in the guiding regulation of the direct selling industry. House, saw it as a “glorious day” for India, oth- The guidelines address every aspect of the direct selling busi- ers called it a “dark day” for parliamentary ness. They include detailed conditions for setting up and conduct- democracy. ing a direct selling business, rules for protection of consumers, pro- Nonetheless, the decision to abrogate Article LOOKING AT THE 370 was taken amidst high tension, lockdown, visions for prohibition of pyramid and money circulation schemes, LOCKDOWN IN rumour mongering and the echo of jackboots THE VALLEY AND and for the appointment of a monitoring authority for direct sellers in J&K. The Centre restricted public movement and direct selling companies.The guidelines are advisory in nature by imposing Section 144 of CrPC and several THE VIRTUAL and though 12 states have adopted them, all states must do this important political leaders of the state were IMPRISONMENT and frame laws that govern direct selling in a just manner. detained and put under house arrest. The OF ITS PEOPLE IN The guidelines clearly state that direct sellers and firms shall Amarnath Yatra was suspended early, tourists BLATANT be guided by provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. were asked to leave and all forms of communi- DISREGARD OF There are law enforcement agencies that look at direct selling cation channels were paralysed, isolating the state THEIR RIGHTS IN companies through the lens of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation from the rest of the country, ironically, all in the THE NAME OF Schemes (PCMCS) Banning Act, 1978. This Act seeks action against name of promoting better integration. GREATER Article 370, which granted special status to any scheme that involves making easy money or getting money INTEGRATION AND J&K and Article 35A that empowered the state THE SO-CALLED as the consideration for a promise to pay money based on enrol- legislature to define the “permanent residents” ment of members to the scheme. of J&K and their special rights and privileges, DEVELOPMENT OF vision. Similarly the apex court in SBI ground to maintain peace, one is shattered, the future prospects of unity The Act goes on to say that no person shall promote or con- has long been under the shadow of controver- THE REGION, ONE vs. Zaffar Ullah Nehru (2016) held that tempted to question the hurried need and integrity look bleak. duct any prize chit or money circulation scheme, or enroll mem- sy. It has been a contested constitutional ques- IS PROMPTED TO J&K has a special status and that for abrogating Article 370 without tak- This, therefore, should be a bers to any such scheme or participate in it or receive or remit any tion whether the provisions of Article 370 were ASK WHETHER WE Article 370 is not temporary. ing the people and the political lead- moment of introspection and not that money in pursuance of such chit or scheme. that of a temporary nature and was the HAVE PUSHED On the other hand, Article 3 of the ers of J&K into confidence. Can the of celebration. Looking at the lock- Classifying direct selling companies under this Act is erroneous, Parliament ever empowered to abrogate it. KASHMIR TO THE Indian Constitution empowers the Centre justify the manner in which all down in the Valley and the virtual as they are not engaged in the business of seeking deposits from If we revisit history, it becomes evident from POINT OF NO Parliament to amend the Constitution this was done? In law, especially in imprisonment of its people in blatant people and they do not guarantee returns. Direct selling compa- clause 7 of the Instrument of Accession signed RETURN by a simple majority to change or alter Constitutional law, procedure is as disregard of their rights in the name by Maharaja Hari Singh that the state could not the boundaries of a state but only when important as the outcome. It may be of greater integration and the so-called nies provide people with the opportunity and the skill set to sell prod- be compelled to accept any future Constitution the Bill concerning the same is first recalled that the 1971 election of development of the region, one is ucts and make a commission on sales. of India. Furthermore, J&K was well within its referred to the state Assembly con- Indira Gandhi was declared null and prompted to ask whether India has The business model involves a product that needs to be sold, rights to draft its own constitution and to decide cerned for its opinion. But, the deci- void by the Allahabad High Court on pushed Kashmir to the point of no for any money to be made. Direct sellers have to work hard to make for itself what additional powers to extend to sion to create two new Union grounds of a procedural illegality. return. these sales. They have to use skill and intellect to make people buy the Central Government. Article 370 was Territories, J&K and Ladakh, was More than the act itself, what is The answer is probably blowing in their products, and they have to make sales continuously, in order designed to protect these special rights agreed taken by Parliament without referring worrisome, is the manner in which it the wind in the bleeding Valley. for them to keep receiving commissions. Direct selling is by no means upon under the Instrument of Accession. the same to J&K Assembly. has been dealt with and the subsequent Unfortunately, we have no access a deposit taking scheme and there is no guarantee whatsoever, of Though Article 370 of the Constitution As the Assembly was dissolved by lockdown of the Valley that put curbs to read the writing on the wall of the returns. It is, therefore, incorrect to see direct selling companies states that the President may, by public notifi- an order under Article 356, there was on the liberty of citizens of the state. Valley, with the region being virtual- as falling under the purview of the PCMCS (Banning) Act, 1978. cation, declare that this article shall cease to be no constitutional body to make the Such a sensitive matter certainly ly cut off from the rest of the country operative or shall be operative only with such recommendations either under Article needed political maturity on the part and both the free movement of the fact There have been instances in some states where law enforce- exceptions and modifications and from such 370 (3) or under Article 3. of the powers that be, who, would have finding teams to the state and report- ment agencies have harassed and even jailed representatives of date as he may specify, however, provisio to In such a context, a shortcut was done well to focus on confidence ing from the Valley being restricted to direct selling firms by resorting to such misinterpretation. This is Article 370 clearly states that recommendation found in the provision of Article 356 building measure, by way of discussion a great extent. downright unacceptable and must stop. Misinterpreting legislation of the constituent Assembly of the state referred (1) (b) that allowed the President to with key stakeholders. However, one can safely assume to harass direct selling companies (and their representatives) amounts to in clause 2 of Article 370 shall be necessary declare that the powers of the state leg- Unfortunately, neither was the that in yet another bid to write histo- to killing the goose that lays the golden egg. This industry can play before the President issues such a notification. islature shall be exercisable by or spirit of a deliberative democracy ry in one stroke, the country is going a vital role in creating large scale employment opportunities to make But, since the J&K constituent Assembly later under the authority of the President respected, nor was any consensus to learn the historic lesson that the India a nation of micro-entrepreneurs, a nation that is able to reap created the State’s constitution and dissolved while President's Rule was in operation building attempt made in the frenzied project of national integration promot- its demographic dividend to the full. The Model Framework for itself without recommending the abrogation of in a state. hurry to abrogate Article 370. ing greater unity and integrity calls for Guidelines on Direct Selling was designed because there was no Article 370, the Article was deemed to have In the process, perhaps for the first The whole episode, therefore, not moving beyond the desire of over-cen- become a permanent feature of the Indian time in the history of state reorgani- only undermined the very spirit of tralisation and the idea of forced inte- law to regulate the direct selling industry, and in some states, the Constitution. sation in India, a state was converted democratic functioning but also gration by focussing more on sharing Act was being wrongly used to regulate direct selling. Direct sell- The Supreme Court (SC) as well as High into two Union Territories, reversing demonstrated the centralising tenden- of political power and simultaneous- ing is an industry that is growing fast with the emergence of new Courts of states on several occasions have specif- the hitherto existing trend. cy compromising the framework of ly pursuing policies of greater accom- players and the guidelines lay a foundation for the industry to func- ically stated that Article 370 of the Constitution Needless to say that Indian feder- asymmetrical federalism that the modation. tion properly. The guidelines are there to protect legitimate direct is not a temporary provision. In Kumari alism became the biggest casualty of Constitution of India envisaged. (Pankaj Sarma is an Assistant selling businesses and penalise those businesses that try to cir- Vijayalakshmi Jha vs. Union of India (2017), the our political leaders’ desire to create When the democratic State starts Professor of political science at Kirori cumvent established industry norms. Delhi High Court rejected a petition claiming history in one stroke. With the Valley behaving and functioning like a majori- Mal College, University of Delhi, and (The writer is former Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, that Article 370 was temporary. In 2018, the SC being under lockdown and an tarian and authoritarian one, not only Popimoni Sharma is a former Guest and was responsible for formulating direct selling guidelines in 2016) stated that Article 370 is not a temporary pro- unprecedented number of boots on the does the constitutional promise get Lecturer of GB Law College, Guwahati) The curious Orientalist paradox According to the Jamaat-e-Islami chief, late Qazi Hussain Ahmad, there’s nothing wrong in looking religious because the West is more appreciative of this. This was Orientalism imposing Orientalism but still looking towards the West for validation Take for instance the famous Said wrote Orientalism when the studying in American and European he accused the West of treating the West as a retort against modernisa- exotic spirituality’, revolving around 1924 novel A Passage to India, by US had already lost a devastating war universities, the idea began to be East. tion. gurus and pundits, has for long been British author EM Forster. Dr Aziz, in Vietnam and when Britain was rapidly adopted by certain segments, They lamented that he saw the Occidentalism decries moulded for a Western audience. one of the Indian characters in it, is facing a series of political, social and who used it to justify violent attacks West as a monolith and in an entire- Orientalism as a myopic and reduc- Self-Orientalism can also include a Muslim and portrayed as an intel- economic crises. The predicament in on anything they deemed ‘Western.’ ly generalised manner, thus ignoring tive attack on Western modernity. the example of the ‘passionate’ way ligent but emotional man. Most the West, further compounded by the The attacks were first intellectu- the different cultures and races Orientalism’s academic glorification Pakistani and Indian cricket fans 19th Century British authors, such as 1973 Oil Crisis, generated an acad- al and political in nature, in coun- which reside there. They also argued soon paved the way for it to be adopt- behave, a ‘passion’ constantly defined James Mill and Charles Grant, emic onslaught within Europe and tries such as India, Saudi Arabia, that Said cherry-picked his way to ed by reactionary forces. and reinforced by both South Asian repeatedly describe Indians as being the US that fervently attacked the Pakistan, China, Thailand, South present his thesis, disregarding the Then there is also the case of and Western cricket commentators. PARACHA overtly religious, irrational and emo- modernist narratives of progress on Korea, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, fact that many Eastern cultures will- “Self-Orientalism.” This, too, can be Ultimately, Self-Orientalism actual- NADEEM tional. The celebrated author and which European imperialism and etc. Western civilisations were ingly adopt a variety of political, eco- seen as a critique of Orientalism ly exposes Orientalism as an idea, akistani and Indian cricket fans intellectual, the late Edward Said, then the postcolonial dominance of explained as being devoid of spiri- nomic and social ideas introduced by because it sees cultures that have which eventually ends up doing are some of the loudest and would have denounced this as being the US were supposedly built.Such tuality, morals, roots and values the West. According to them, Said allegedly been ‘Orientalised’ or imag- what it accuses others of doing. Pmost colourful, especially when stereotypes invented by Europeans to modernism was often critiqued in and only driven by sensual pleasures, also ignored some strictly objective ined by the West, becoming equal Take for instance a 2003 inter- faced with TV cameras where they make Eastern societies seem back- the context of how the West had dis- profit and exploitation. This under- studies of Eastern societies by participants in the process. view that former chief of Jamaat-e- often like to scream with reckless ward. torted the image of Eastern cultures standing of the West soon began to Western authors that had no ‘impe- Tony Mitchell in the anthology Islami, the late Qazi Hussain Ahmad, abandon and make the most curious Said was the founder of “post- to facilitate political and economic colour the rhetoric of Hindu nation- rial agendas.’ In 2004, the philosopher Rogue Flows and WG Feighery in gave to Nawa-i-Waqt. To critique faces. They will tell you they are very colonial studies,” the study of the cul- exploitation. But, ironically, almost alists, ‘Islamists’ and intransigent dic- Avishai Margalit and Dutch author Critical Discourse Studies write that Musharraf's “enlightened modera- passionate about cricket. This comes tural legacy of colonialism and impe- all of these critiques emerged in the tatorships. This is when some of the Ian Buruma published Occidentalism: the most befitting way to explore Self- tion”, he said there was nothing from how they proudly explain rialism. In 1978, he wrote the huge- West, even though Said was a first poignant critiques of Said's The West in the Eyes of its Enemies. Orientalism is to study tourism wrong in behaving or looking reli- themselves as belonging to a ‘very ly influential book Orientalism, in Palestinian. However, he wrote his Orientalism emerged.The most vera- They positioned it as an antithesis of industries in various Asian and gious because the West is more emotional nation’ (jazbaati qaum). which he demonstrated how Western book while he was a professor at an cious critiques of Orientalism came Orientalism. They wrote that African countries. appreciative of this than by those This is an entirely subjective claim. writers have been concocting distort- American university. This idea of from British historian Albert Orientalism’s roots lay in the man- To attract Western tourists, these behaving like Westerners. There is no science behind it, which ed views of Eastern cultures, especial- Orientalism generated great excite- Hourani, British author RG Irwin, ner in which conservative and reli- countries gladly appropriate stereo- This was Orientalism imposing proves that South Asians as a people ly ever since the 18th Century. ment among young ‘post-modernist’ American scholar Nikki Keddie gious nationalists opposed the emer- types supposedly constructed by the Orientalism but still looking towards are very emotional. Therefore, it is According to Said, this ‘Orientalism’ academics. Nevertheless, when it did and, especially, the British-American gence of secularism, liberalism and West. For example, in Sri Lanka and the West for validation. This was a largely a perception. So, where did was enacted as a depictive tool leave the confines of American and historian Bernard Lewis. Lewis in capitalism during the colonial era. Thailand, the image of Buddhism as Self-Orientalist idea of how the this perception originate? Most like- which was closely related to and European academia and reach non- 1993’s Islam and the West and Irwin The Western responses were then perceived by the West is recreated at West appreciates a Muslim. The ly, in Britain which ruled India as a formed by the West's imperial poli- Western regions, mainly through in Dangerous Knowledge, argue that appropriated as Orientalism by the specific tourist spots. Orientalist paradox. colony for nearly 200 years. tics and ambitions. Asian, African and Arab students Said treated the West the same way ‘progressive’ intelligentsia in the In India, the region's ‘legendary (Courtesy: The Dawn) HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 money 10 CAPSULE ‘Everything isn't doomed and gloomy about the economy’ PTI n MUMBAI portfolio investors. key macroeconomic data- tune of 110 bps to a nine-year percent and every analyst sees One does realise that there cannot live in isolation. This had FPIs dumping points-be it the IIP or exports low of 5.4 percent since the June quarter growth to are challenges in the economy, "The mood today ranges Admitting that the economy is domestic equities and debt or automobile sales, which hit February has not made any print in lower than the March there are sectoral from existential angst to a slowing down and faces many like dung since the budget, a 19-year low in July plunging positive impact on the ground numbers. issues, and positive attitude. I think the a challenge both from within pulling down the benchmarks over 31 percent and eating level. Addressing the national there are sentiment is very important; and outside, Reserve Bank by over 13 percent July 5. away over 3.5 lakh jobs. All these negative news banking summit here, Das severe exter- and please look at the oppor- governor Shaktikanta Das Continuing their selling Barring inflation numbers comes on the back of a four- averred that "when I read nal global tunities ahead of us. We do Dr Reddy's launches Monday urged everyone to spree that began with the there seems no positive news year GDP print in March newspapers or watch business head- realise that there are chal- look at the opportunities ahead budegt and amidst the rising coming in from any quarters when the economy grew at low channels the mood is not suf- winds and lenges and difficulties coming Roche's Avastin and stop being the propo- uncertainty over the FPI tax and the Reserve Bank's four 5.8 percent, pulling down the ficiently positive and opti- that we from external and domestic biosimilar in India nents of gloom and doom. and global trade worries, for- successive rate cuts to the full year growth to a low 6.8 mistic. sources but one has to look at NEW DELHI: Drug firm Dr The statement comes amidst eign portfolio investors, and as the opportunities and capi- Reddy's Laboratories on reports that an increasing per depository data, have sold The mood today ranges from existential angst to a positive attitude. I think the talise on that." Monday said it has launched a number of corporate honchos equities worth Rs 10,416.25 He, however, was quick are livid with the Narendra crore between August 1 and 16 sentiment is very important; and please look at the opportunities ahead of us. We to add that he was not biosimilar of Roche's Avastin in do realise that there are challenges and difficulties coming from external and India indicated for the Modi government, especially and debt worth Rs 2,096.4 asking for anyone to treatment of various types of after a slew of initiatives in the crore. domestic sources but one has to look at the opportunities and capitalise on that maintain a cancers. The company's recent budget, including high- This also comes continuing — SHAKTIKANTA DAS, Reserve Bank governor Panglossian counte- biosimilar, Versavo, is available er taxes on the rich and foreign southward movement of all nance. in strengths of 100 mg and 400 mg single use vials, Dr Reddy's said in a statement. Commenting on the launch, Dr IL&FS PROBE Reddy's India and Emerging Markets CEO M V Ramana said: "We regard the good Lithuania can be strong health of our patients as our ED summons Joshi's responsibility and are committed to ensure that they always have access to the medicines they need". The tech partner for India: VP son, Raj Thackeray launch of Versavo is another step in that journey and helps PTI n NEW DELHI / MUMBAI in strengthening the company's PTI n NEW DELHI oncology portfolio, he added. The Enforcement Directorate India's growing market (ED) has summoned MNS offers great opportunities to party chief Raj Thackeray in Lithuania, Vice President M connection with its money Venkaiah Naidu said on laundering probe in the IL&FS Monday, as he sought a strong alleged payment default crisis technology partnership with case, officials said on Monday. the country in areas like the It had also called Unmesh agro-food processing sector. Joshi, son of former state chief India to import Naidu arrived here on minister and Shiv Sena leader Saturday on the first leg of his Manohar Joshi, in the same Raj Thackeray Unmesh Joshi crude soya oil five-day three-nation tour that case after which he deposed from Paraguay will also take him to Latvia and before the central agency in Estonia. This is the first ever Mumbai on Monday, they said. The MNS dubbed as "political NEW DELHI: India on Monday high-level visit from India to Unmesh Joshi's statement has notified imports of 30,000 the three Baltic countries. been recorded under the vendetta" the ED move to issue notice tonne of crude soya oil from Addressing the India- Prevention of Money Laundering to its chief to join investigations Paraguay at concessional Lithuania business forum, Act (PMLA), they said. customs duty rate of 10 per Naidu highlighted the comple- Officials said the cent under a trade agreement. The Vice-President, M Venkaiah Naidu in a meeting with the Prime Minister of Republic of Lithuania, Saulius Skvernelis ,in "TRQ (tariff rate quota) quota mentarities in the economies of Vilnius, Lithuania on Monday Maharashtra Navnirman Sena notice. It is a case of political tium but later the MNS supre- for import of 30,000 tonne of the two countries. (MNS) chief has been asked to vendetta," MNS spokesperson mo quit. crude soya oil from Paraguay "Lithuania has been an Lithuania has been an important partner for India in cessfully reforming and trans- appear before the investigating Sandeep Deshpande told "The Kohinoor deal is very under India-Mercosur trade important partner for India in Europe as both countries share the common value of forming it's business environ- officer of the case on August 22 reporters in Mumbai. old and Thackeray exited it agreement is notified," the Europe as both countries share ment to attract investments at at the agency's zonal office in The federal agency is prob- long time back. I wonder why the common values of democ- democracy, freedom and rule of law a huge scale. India presents a Mumbai. ing Thackeray's involvement in the Centre has come up with Directorate General of Foreign —M VENKAIAH NAIDU, Trade (DGFT) said in a notice. racy, freedom and rule of law," Vice-President model of successful coopera- The MNS dubbed as "polit- the case in connection with the the inquiry notice so late," TRQ is a quota for specified Naidu said. tive federalism, wherein huge ical vendetta" the ED move to IL&FS group's loan equity Deshpande said. He alleged volume of exports that enter "Both our countries are states are equal partners in fos- issue the notice to its cheif to investment of over Rs 850 that the ED has "become a tool India at relatively low import marching together on the road "This forum is a signature of has a rising middle class mar- tering growth and develop- join investigations. crore in a company called to suppress our voice". duty. After the quota is to successfully creating a free, trust that Lithuania places in ket and 60 per cent of our ment, he said. "Raj Thackeray created a Kohinoor CTNL. "If the government takes reached, a higher tariff applies transparent and robust busi- our business co-operation. I population comprises of "India-Lithuania bilateral sensation during the Lok The company was promot- any action with prejudice on additional imports. ness environment," he said. am happy that companies from skilled youth under 35 yrs of trade has huge potential for Sabha poll campaign earlier ed by Unmesh Joshi and is against Raj Thackeray, we will Naidu said he was delighted India are participating in this age. It is the 6th largest econ- growth. We must double our this year. It had a significant constructing Mumbai's protest on streets," Deshpande to address the prestigious forum," he said. omy in the world, set to attain efforts and explore more and impact on people and to avoid Kohinoor Square towers. said. IL&FS had invested over Business Forum aimed at fur- "India's growing market a size of USD 5 trillion by more areas of cooperation and a similar challenge ahead of the Thackeray and Unmesh Rs 200 crore funds in thering economic cooperation offers great opportunities to 2024-25," Naidu said. engagement between India and Maharashtra Assembly elec- Joshi had jointly bid for some Kohinoor CTNL and is said to between India and Lithuania. Lithuanian business. India He said India has been suc- Lithuania," he said. tions, the ED has issued the assets after creating a consor- have suffered a loss in the deal. Airtel appoints Indian Motorcycle Glenmark receives HCL Tech - Maha Airport Rajesh Tapadia Iran says it has drives in new FTR nod to market 1200 S into India combination drug as CEO of data- warned US against NEW DELHI: Glenmark to create 8,000 jobs at Rs 15.99 lakh Pharmaceuticals on Monday n cloud biz n PTI NEW DELHI The PTI NEW DELHI said it has received regulatory PTI n NEW DELHI seizing oil tanker approval to market a IT major HCL Technologies on campus, American niche bike maker combination of Remogliflozin Monday said it has signed a when fully Telecom operator Bharti PTI n TEHRAN Indian Motorcycle on etabonate and Metformin pact with Maharashtra Airport Airtel on Monday said it has Monday launched its all new hydrochloride film-coated Development Company operational, appointed Rajesh Tapadia as Tehran said on Monday that it model FTR 1200 S in India tablets in India. The drug is (MADC) for expansion of its will employ the CEO of its data centre and has warned Washington against priced at Rs 15.99 lakh (ex- indicated for treatment of MIHAN campus in , a over 8,000 cloud business, Nxtra Data. making another attempt to showroom). type-2 diabetes mellitus in move that will help create over Before joining Nxtra, seize an Iranian tanker that has The company, which is a adults, Glenmark said in a 8,000 local jobs. As part of the personnel Tapadia worked at Netmagic departed Gibraltar despite a US wholly-owned subsidiary of statement. The approved MoU (memorandum of under- Solutions as the chief service bid to have it detained. Polaris Industries, also intro- dosage strengths are 100 mg standing), HCL will acquire 90 "Our IT sector has con- pursue higher education from officer and executive director "Iran has given necessary duced FTR 1200 S Race of Remogliflozin combined acres of land to add to the exist- tributed immensely to help BITS Pilani and SASTRA on the board where he man- warnings to American officials Replica in the country priced with either 500 mg or 1,000 ing 50-acre campus in MIHAN, India make its mark on the University, while working. aged data centre through its official channels... flagged tanker in strategic at Rs 17.99 lakh. mg of Metformin, it added. Nagpur, a statement said. world map...This expansion of The company will also con- operations across not to make such a mistake Gulf waters in what Britain Besides, the super bike "The approval for HCL Technologies started its the HCL campus in Nagpur will duct a recruitment drive in multiple cities. because it would have grave called a tit-for-tat move. maker announced a tie-up Remogliflozin and Metformin business operations in Nagpur provide many opportunities to Nagpur on August 24-25 at its "The data centre consequences," Iran's foreign Speaking to reporters on with Orix India to offer its combination is a testament of in April last year and already local talent and promote growth MIHAN campus. This drive and cloud segment ministry spokesman Abbas Monday, the Iranian foreign models on lease. our commitment towards has more than 800 employees and development in the city," will offer opportunities to engi- is an important pil- Mousavi told a news conference. ministry spokesman dismissed "We continually seek to revolutionizing diabetes servicing global accounts. Minister for Road Transport neering, non-engineering, diplo- lar in our strategy to address Iran had been locked in a the notion that there was a link broaden Indian Motorcycle's management in India," The MIHAN centre delivers and Highways Nitin Gadkari ma students as well as students enterprise customers' evolving high-seas standoff with US ally between the two seizures. reach to a wider range of rid- Glenmark Pharma President a spectrum of services includ- said. HCL Technologies has who have completed Class XII needs. I am confident that Rajesh Britain since Royal Marines "There is no connection ers and FTR represents a sig- India Formulations, Middle ing application development, also announced the launch of to explore career opportunities with his stellar track record will seized the tanker off the coast whatsoever between these two nificant step forward in that East and Africa Sujesh product engineering, BPO, IT Tech Bee -- a work-integrated with the company. add immense value to our plans,” of UK territory Gibraltar on vessels," said Mousavi. strategy," Polaris India MD Vasudevan said. This services management as well as career programme for students "Our expansion in Nagpur is Bharti Airtel MD and CEO July 4 on suspicion it was ship- "There have been two or and Country Head Pankaj combination is indicated as an the company's internal enabling who have completed Class XII. going to be part of HCL's (India and South Asia) Gopal ping oil to Syria in breach of three maritime violations Dubey told reporters here. adjunct to diet and exercise to functions. The campus, when After completion of the pro- strategic vision to expand and Vittal said. Tapadia has earlier EU sanctions. made by that ship," he said, With these two models, the improve glycemic control in fully operational, will employ gramme, the students will be bring global opportunities to worked with Trimax, Global Two weeks later, Iran's referring to the British-flagged company now has bikes type-2 diabetes mellitus over 8,000 personnel, the state- deployed at HCL Technologies. tier-II cities, beyond the large Cloud Xchange, Genpact and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Stena Impero held off the which have the DNA of flat patients, the statement said. ment said. They will also have an option to metropolises in the country. Reliance Infocomm. Corps impounded a British- Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. track racing but are designed for the street, he added. "We have tied up with Orix India, making it possible for all bike enthusiasts, who could US economists expect recession in 2020 or 2021: Survey not own an Indian bike earli- er, to lease it," Dubey said. PTI n WASHINGTON ally say that we're not going to remaining USD 300 billion in The FTR series bikes come have a recession. But the rest of The survey came out after President goods not yet hit by US puni- with liquid cooled 1203 cc A majority of economists the world is not doing well like tive duties. The new measures engine that generates peak expect a US recession in the we're doing." Donald Trump pushed back against will take effect in two stages, on power of 123 hp. next two years, but have pushed His chief economic advisor talk of a looming recession as a raft of September 1 and December 15. The bike comes with var- back the onset amid Federal Larry Kudlow also downplayed As Trump continues his ious features including a 4.3- Reserve actions, according to a talk of a recession. US data reports last week showed a vocal campaign criticizing the inch touchscreen with blue- survey released Monday. "I sure don't see a recession," mixed picture on the economy Fed, the NABE survey found tooth that can be operated The survey came out after he told NBC's Meet the Press. economists are concerned even with gloves on. President Donald Trump "Consumers are working at about the impact: 55 per cent Besides, it has three ride pushed back against talk of a higher wages. They are spend- is chief economist at KPMG. the prior report, which had said his remarks do not influ- modes with different throttle looming recession as a raft of ing at a rapid pace. They're Only two per cent of the 226 many more expecting the ence Fed decisions but do response and traction control US data reports last week actually saving also while respondents now see a reces- change next year. "compromise the public's trust intervention levels. showed a mixed picture on the they're spending... So I think sion this year, compared to 10 The results show 46 per cent in the central bank." economy. actually the second half, the per cent in February's survey, expect at least one more rate And over a quarter of "I'm prepared for everything. economy's going to be very NABE said. cut this year from the Fed, respondents said the criticism I don't think we're having a good in 2019," he said. However, "the panel is split while about a third see policy will "cause the Fed to be more recession. We're doing tremen- "We're doing pretty darn regarding whether the down- holding where it is now, with dovish than otherwise, thus dously well. Our consumers are well in my judgment. Let's not turn will hit in 2020 or 2021," 2.25 per cent as the top end of threatening its independence." rich," Trump told reporters be afraid of optimism." The under constant attack, 2018 due to concerns starting Hunter said in a summary of the policy range. The survey also asked Sunday. National Association for demanding more stimulus, but to dog the economic outlook, the survey, which showed 38 Economists are skeptical about fiscal policy, and a "I gave a tremendous tax cut, Business Economists (NABE) before the central bank cut the including the trade war with per cent expect a contraction of about a resolution to Trump's majority of economists said and they're loaded up with found far fewer experts now benchmark lending rate on China. growth next year, while 34 per trade wars, although 64 percent Trump's tax cuts "had an over- money. They're buying. I saw think the next recession will July 31. "Survey respondents indicate cent don't see it until the fol- said a "superficial agreement is all negative impact on housing the Wal-Mart numbers, they start this year compared to a However, the Fed was that the expansion will be lowing year. possible," NABE said. activity over the past 18 were through the roof," he survey in February. already sending strong signals extended by the shift in mon- More economists shifted But that was before Trump months," due to changes in said. NABE conducted its policy that it intended to pull back on etary policy," said NABE pres- their recession prediction to announced another round of deductions allowed for mort- "And most economists actu- poll as Trump put the Fed the rate increases made in ident Constance Hunter, who 2021, narrowing the gap from tariffs of 10 per cent on the gage interest. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Tuesday August 20, 2019 A RAPPER'S ANTHEM fter Gully band was compelled to break make the masses conscious about Boy, rap apart leaving the lead singer of the themselves and the political artistes — band to take up the stage name sphere of our country. He aims to A those that Street Violater and continue his cultivate a culture where all artists have voyage as a techno DJ. are recognised and respected irre- talked In 2012, Street started produc- spective of the art form they about the ing hip-hop music for the practice. streets in their Hyderabadis. His first single My He said, “At present, I’m work- beats — have Doll gave him some traction and ing on an album and I will reveal come to the fore- provided him with some exposure the details soon. I’m also planning front, where they sing in the underground hip-hop com- to cover the pressing issues such Hyd-based and rap about the various munity. Furthermore, he consis- as the education system in India issues in the society. Different tently penned other songs such as rappers talk about different issues, My Stupid Wine and We Want rapper Street some about money, some about Justice leading him to make his caste, some about feminism, and mark in the hip-hop community Violater many more. Some rappers like in our country. Street Violater raps about the He shares, “To go further in the talks to community in general. field, I went on to write songs for “In Rajyam, I briefly explained my community, family, and V SATEESH about the problems that have friends. I am moved by my imme- been haunting me, which are diate surroundings, violence and REDDY common issues. When it comes to commotion in my neighbour- Rajyam 2.0, I wrote something hood, disparity of wealth in our about the related to public opinion after tak- country, poorly regulated legisla- ing a poll on my Instagram pro- tion, drug abuse and other calami- issues in our file. With Rajyam 2.0, I declare ties that are affecting the com- that we have to get freedom from moners.” country that ourselves before seeking it exter- His first revolutionary track nally. It can only happen when we Rajyam became an anthem for the inspire his work towards the betterment general population. In it, he community,” said the Street speaks about the inequality of Violater, who recently released his wealth in our country, the poor- works, and Rajyam 2.0 — Antham. While ly regulated law enforcement that about his Rajyam explains how political is affecting the helpless and sup- and corrupt politics.” He also I went on to write songs for my community, leaders are deceiving people, pressed masses of this nation and plans on shedding some light on family, and friends. I am moved by my immediate Rajyam 2.0 mainly focuses on the other pressing issues that are the struggles he had to go through latest album, reservation system and its impact haunting the common man. His as an artist, as a citizen and as a surroundings, violence and commotion in my Rajyam 2.0 on people with merits. latest single Rajyam 2.0 talks resident in his neighbourhood. neighbourhood, disparity of wealth in our country, Street Violater is a Hyderabad- about the education system in Furthermore, he aims to tackle poorly regulated legislation, drug abuse and all based bilingual rapper and musi- India, corrupt politicians, farmers, moral concerns such as the lack cian. He started his musical as the and other issues that need to be of fraternity, inequality and jeal- those affecting people lead vocalist for his band Street addressed by everyone. ously among individuals in the Mafia. After a brief duration, the He said that he intends to world. STREET VIOLATER

Alia Bhatt to raise funds for animals via baking THE HEROES OF HUNGER ood is a human necessity, essential supplies to the foundation. would cherish. We are a small group Attapur Bengali without which we cannot This was one-of-its-kind initiative by of active volunteers who look forward Association survive. As such, food the association to provide support and to bringing some changes to local F donation is often consid- encouragement to the orphanage that seekers in every part of ered a grand gesture by is taking care of the underprivileged Hyderabad.” ollywood actress Alia organised a those who can to those who children. Attapur Bengali Bhatt will raise funds can’t. There are hundreds of organisa- However, a food donation isn’t the Association (ABA), estab- for an animal welfare food donation tions across the country trying to help only charitable activity they organise. lished in 2017, is dedicat- B organisation through impoverished communities by provid- ABA has been addressing numerous ed to promoting the actor Arjun Kapoor’s camp at The ing them with food. This is a very com- charitable causes through voluntary cultural and social sister Anshula mon scene in Hyderabad as well. work and fund-raising activities. The heritage of Bengal Kapoor’s online fundraising platform, Fankind. Cherish Recently, the Attapur Bengali members of ABA are committed in Hyderabad by As part of a campaign on Fankind, a fan will Association (ABA), a non-profit group, towards the development of society and organising vari- get will get a chance to bake a cake with the star Foundation, an organised a food donation camp at The are constantly contributing to the bet- ous cultural, under the guidance of Indian Pastry Chef Pooja Cherish Foundation in Rajendra Nagar, terment of the community. social, charita- Dhingra. Fans have to donate a minimum amount Hyderabad. During the visit to The Cherish ble, education- of `300 or multiples thereof and at the end of the orphanage A team of volunteers from the asso- Foundation, ABA volunteers spent al, and recre- campaign period, one fan will be randomly selected ciation were present at the orphanage some quality time with the children ational pro- to bake a cake with the Udta Punjab actress to distribute food items and other and played various indoor and outdoor grammes “The welfare of animals is a cause I truly believe in games with them. They also discussed throughout and funds raised through this unique experience will with the caretakers about the challenges the year. support World For All, a charitable organisation that children and the orphanage is fac- ABA has based in Mumbai that works towards creating a better ing and assured continuous support. made efforts and safer environment for the cats and dogs living Subir Roy, President of Attapur by organising on our streets,” Alia said in a statement. Bengali Association, said, “It was a Durga Puja Effectively, 70 per cent of the donations will go to wonderful experience to meet the event along ‘World For All’; an NGO which Alia is closely children and caretakers at The Cherish with other associated with. This Mumbai-based animal wel- Orphanage. We are delighted to con- Bengali festi- fare organisation has revolutionised the model tribute a small portion of the facilities vals, which of stray animal adoptions. at the orphanage through our involve- were accredited “As an animal lover and pet parent ment. The most satisfying part of the by various agen- myself, animal welfare is a cause that is visit was spending time with the chil- cies in and around close to my heart and I am so glad that dren, which the entire association Hyderabad. with Alia’s association, Fankind is Cherish able to help spread the message Foundation is a regis- about the importance of animal ABA HAS ALSO BEEN tered charitable trust welfare and can raise funds for working with orphan chil- World For All,” Anshula said. ADDRESSING NUMEROUS dren and running an orphan- — IANS CHARITABLE CAUSES age, which is dedicated to pro- viding a stable and loving family THROUGH VOLUNTARY atmosphere to the children. Cherish WORK AND FUND-RAISING Foundation aims to integrate an orphan child into mainstream society ACTIVITIES through holistic development. 12

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COMEDY THEATRE MANIK’S DAY OUT LASYA TANDAVA lManik Manha’s style of lArtiste Sabrina dry, almost offensive but Arusam will showcase in a funny sort of way, the dance forms of comedy is what he's loved India through a puppet for. He's ticking off the ballet at a free event being hosted by best comedy centres Alliance Francaise. across the country. August 21, 7 pm, August 25, 7 pm, IQ Ravindra Bharathi Lounge Bar, Somajigudda. Auditorium, Lakdikapul. BAS KAR BASSI l Anu lThis is a show where KABADDI:THE GAME OF PARTITION Anubhav Singh Bassi l This play is a testament to the mass that was will tell an honest story made to participate in one of the biggest about his career choices political gambles ever. What the people went and his lifestyle. His through at the time is what has carried the struggle is worth legacy. We have all read enough about Gandhi, listening because Nehru, Jinnah, the commission, India, and nothing seems like a Pakistan; it is now time to relive the madness as citizens of the country once did. struggle. So come and August 23, 8 pm, Lamakaan, Banjara Hills. witness a story full of fun, laughter and alcoholic moments. August 23, 8 pm, Oakwood Residence Kapil l Aarti Gachibowli. Jain l Sowmya SAB SCAM HAI l Mariyam lIt is a stand-up show by Gaurav Kapoor, where l Neha he talks nonsense with just one sensible joke. It's basically a one hour EXHIBITION show with a mix of stories and observations. INDIAN TRAILS August 25, 7 and 9 pm, l A six-day exhibition by artists Sona Kapoor Oakwood Residence and Nandini R Penna encapsulates the country’s Kapil, Gachibowli. glorious culture, history, exquisite monuments, FASHION and architectural marvels that have stood the test of time. August 26 to 31, Alliance Francaise, Banjara Hills. y r LIKE THE AIR I BREATHE a EXPO h

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Hyderabad Tuesday August 20, 2019 filmy bytes PRABHAS ANNA has an elephant's memory: Sujeeth ilmmaker Sujeeth Sign, a shot in the trailer where blood Sujeeth handled everyone The director, who has helmed the oozes out of his upper body as he mega-budget action takes a shower. I told him about it speaking at the extravaganza Saaho, when I first narrated him the story like a pro: RAJAMOULI F said that even before in November 2014. Three years promotional event got his first shot at fea- down the lane, when I was about Showering high ilmmaker SS Sujeeth narrated,” the top ture film direction, Prabhas sent to shoot it, he recalled the meet- praise on the film’s Rajamouli, who filmmaker said at an event of Saaho, mentions him a word for a meeting. “UV ing of the said sequence, which I producers Vamsi, is a dear friend of Saaho in Hyderabad on Creations got the DVD of my short forgot. He is extremely passionate Pramod and Vicky, F of Prabhas, said Sunday. that he was able to films and Prabhas anna happened about cinema,” the director said. he rhapsodised, the actor is far- On Sujeeth, Rajamouli to watch them. He felt that I was He further pointed out that “They ensured that sighted. “After I shared, “He is a youngster go about his job good with a screenplay and want- Prabhas had enormous confi- I focused on the narrated the story of and many doubted whether ed to meet me. I was in dence on him to steer the `350 film without any Baahubali he was immedi- he can pull off a massive with confidence Sudharshan theatre (Hyderabad) crore action-thriller that is set to worries. I could ately thinking of his next. He project like Saaho. However, with my dad watching Mirchi storm into theatres on August 30. see their tensed was sure that Baahubali those doubts were put to rest because the actor when I was asked to meet him. I “After working for a technician like faces because of would be a hit and felt the with the film’s first look couldn’t believe it and didn’t meet SS Rajamouli, he chose one-film- the budget, but need to make the right move itself. The moment the film’s him,” he said. He was speaking at old me for his next. Yet, he gave me they never with his next. One fine day, teaser and trailer came out, and the producers a promotional event of Saaho in the same importance that he gave brought what they he excitedly came to me and everyone understood his Hyderabad on Sunday evening. Rajamouli garu. I could go about were going said, ‘Darling, Sujeeth has capabilities. It’s not easy to trusted him to get More than 100,000 fans of Prabhas my job with the utmost confidence through to me. narrated a fantastic story’. work with leading techni- from the two Telugu states attend- because of the faith he had in me. The film wouldn’t What I liked about him is cians and an all-India star the work done, ed the event, which was held at Even when others pointed out to have been possible that he didn’t opt for a big such as Prabhas, but he han- Ramoji Film City. UV Creations whether I have it in if not for them. director after Baahubali and dled everyone like a pro. He finds NAGARAJ Sujeeth added, “Prabhas anna me to direct a project of this mag- They are the best rather believed in the story has done a fantastic job.” has the memory of an elephant nitude, Prabhas felt that I was tal- people that I could’ve GOUD and his mind registers every ented enough to get the job done,” ever asked for.” minute detail about films. There’s the director noted. Shiva Kandukuri's first look from Choosi Choodangaane out

fter announcing the the makers chose the oppor- The actor plays a title earlier this tune moment to reveal Shiva’s month, the makers look. Suresh Babu, who will dis- photographer in the of Choosi tribute the film under his A Choodangaane, fea- esteemed Suresh Productions, movie, and the makers turing Shiva did the honours. Kandukuri, son of producer Raj Gopi Sundar is presently released his first look Kandukuri and ’96 fame Varsha working on the film’s music in Bollamma, revealed the film’s Cochin. Raj Kandukuri is on Monday since it first look on Monday. In the expecting the film, directed by romantic drama, Shiva will be debutante Sesha Sindhu Rao, to was World seen as a wedding photograph- finish all post-production for- er who is looking for a girl who malities by September 10. He is Photography Day will balance his life. As Monday eyeing September 21 as the was World Photography Day, release date. KALYANRAM'S next EVARU TAKES joins Sankranti race THE LEAD lightly delayed, the filming of Kalyanram’s next Entha Manchi Vaadavuraa with Satish While Ranarangam opened on a Vegesna has picked up the Another S pace. With the first schedule strong note, the movie still wrapped up last week, the makers are gearing up for the second sched- thriller in requires `7 crore to break even, as ule, which will commence on August 26 and go on till September 22. Tanuku, reviews had an effect on its Rajahmundry and its surrounding areas will host the schedule, which will witness a cou- Rajasekhar’s ple of action sequences and a song, besides footfalls in the subsequent days talkie portions, being filmed. “The shoot will shift to Hyderabad in October and bank ndependence Day weekend in the US. Chikmagalur in November,” the mak- saw Ranarangam Meanwhile, Allu Arjun ers said on Monday. Originally, they nown for his penchant for Tamil filmmakers, and Evaru battling watched Evaru on Sunday and planned to shoot in Ooty but it seems Rajasekhar has zeroed in on Pradeep I it out at the box- taking to his social media Chikmagalur is filling it. Krishnamoorthy, who has directed Sathya (the office. While the pages, raved the film as an The makers are planning to complete K Tamil version of Kshanam) and Vijay Antony-star- Sharwaa-starrer amazing murder mys- the film this year-end and slot it for rer Bethaludu, for his next. A high-concept emotional gangster drama opened on a tery packed with Sankranti, which is already occupied thriller, the as-yet-untitled film will be produced by national strong note grossing `8.1 crore twists and turns. with films like Sarileru Neekevvaru, Ala award-winning producer G Dhananjayan under his Creative on day one, not-so promising He extended Vaikunthapuramlo and Sreekaram. Entertainers and Distributors. The actor evinced his interest reviews had an effect on its his congratu- A joint production venture between to headline the film after listening to the single-line story. footfalls over the weekend, lations to the Umesh Gupta of Aditya Music and The producer is planning to wrap up the project in a start- especially in ‘A’ centres and in principal Sivalenka Prasad of Sridevi Movies, Entha to-finish schedule and release it in March next year. The the US, where it even failed to cast and Manchi Vaadavuraa sees the likes of VK likes of veterans Satyaraj, Nasser and Brahmanandam breach $100 K. ‘B’ and ‘C’ cen- crew of the Naresh, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, have been roped in to play key roles, while Simon K tres helped the box-office cause film, which Tanikella Bharani, Pavitra Lokesh, King, who recently composed the music for Killer, of the film, though. It has was direct- Vennela Kishore, Praveen and has been signed on to render tunes. minted an overall `9. 75 crore ed by Prabhas Sreenu in support- Rajasekhar’s last film Kalki, an action thriller, (share) in its opening weekend Venkat ing roles, while Mehreen is with Prasanth Varma, failed to light up the and has to make another `7 Ramji. the film's leading lady. box-office and the actor is pinning hopes crore to reach the breakeven on this one to get him back to win- stage. ning ways. On the other hand, while Adivi Sesh-starrer opened strongly in ‘A’ centres on Thursday, positive reviews and good word of mouth helped the film pack a punch in the weekend. Didn't know I had tuberculosis for 8 years: Big B Almost all theatres in Hyderabad reported or eight years, self a tuberculosis survivor. getting yourself detected and I cent,” said Big B. almost eight years that I was suf- to full capacity. Made megastar The actor was at NDTV’s don’t mind publicly saying that The 76-year-old star, who has fering from it. I keep saying with on a budget of `8 Amitabh Swasth India launch, speaking I am a Tuberculosis and been associated with various immodesty that if it can happen crore, it has collected Bachchan did to doctor Harsh Vardhan urg- Hepatitis B survivor. Bad blood health campaigns like Polio, to me, then it can happen to any- `7 crore to date and F not know that ing him to spread awareness infusion resulted in me losing 75 Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis and one. Therefore if you are not with no major releas- he was suffer- about regular checkups to facil- per cent of my liver. I was able diabetes, urged people to get willing to get yourself tested then es this weekend, it’s ing from Tuberculosis itate early diagnosis. to detect it after 20 years when tested and diagnosed. “Then you would never find out and bound to increase the and said that he does “I keep quoting my example 75 per cent of my liver was gone. there is a cure. Even with there’s never going to be a cure tally. It has also made not mind calling him- to try and propagate the idea of I am still surviving on 25 per Tuberculosis. I did not know for for it,” he said. $350k in its opening 14

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Theatre director Nadir Khan and actor Rajit Kapur say that their forthcoming venture, A Few Good Men, for Aadyam’s fifth season, reflects upon what happens when people in authority are questioned n Rob Reiner’s Mariners accused of mur- room dramas. “They always bring out that character in 1992 film, A Few dering one of their own. The have in store some suspense my own way. I haven’t let the Good Men, it was story highlights the inherent and mystery. I feel that they film affect my performance at I actor Jack flaw of a system that rewards are very intriguing and can all.” Nicholson’s ‘You following orders ‘no-ques- hold the audience. However, The actor believes that can’t handle the tions-asked’, and the poten- 12 Angry Jurors is very dif- since it’s a play, there are not truth’ that became a sensa- tial culpability of those exe- ferent than this one. This much things to play around tion in the era when social cuting the orders. So what play is more about the code with. For instance, the loca- media did not exist. And kind of research was involved of morality rather than the tion. He says, “You don’t the drama became iconic in to understand the structure lack of justice. It really ques- have the liberty to shoot in the history of global cinema. or make any particular tions whether one can han- real locations, of course. You However, not many have changes in the script? He dle the truth or not and have to imagine certain known that the film was explains, “First. We haven’t how,” says he. things in a play and I think, originally adapted from an changed it much. The same This isn’t Nadir’s first stint that is the beauty of it.” eponymous Broadway play things are said in just a dif- with Aadyam. Apart from 12 In this era of social media, (of 1989), which was written ferent way and setup. Second. Angry Jurors, he has previ- does he feel that theatre is and directed by Aaron Yes, some research is always ously brought to the stage, facing a pushback due to the Sorkin, who is known to involved. It was done to #SingIndiaSing, The Hounds advent of the digital plat- have written the stage edition understand the American of Baskerville, and I Don’t forms? He says, “Not at all. of To Kill a Mockingbird. Military judiciary system and Like It. He says, “Five years in Even with online channels, It’s the same script that how it functions. I read a few a row with Aadyam is pres- more and more youngsters theatre director and actor things about their legal pro- sure enough. And when are getting attracted to the- Nadir Khan has picked up for cedures in cases when an CAN YOU HANDLE you’re doing a text as iconic atre. I can recall, when we his next theatrical direction officer commits a punishable as this one, you better make were in college, we only saw for Aadyam’s fifth season. crime, to understand the sure you’ve got a cracking 35 plus people in the audi- Ask him about why he chose process of the play. Another cast to match Sorkin’s superb ence but that’s not the case the very play to adapt for his part of research went into writing. Thankfully, we’ve today. Of course, social next direction, he says that its understanding the kind of managed to do that.” media is a big thing but lines and characters are very costumes that should be Ask Rajit about what was there is simply no compari- iconic and have stayed “rel- given to the characters.” his research while getting son. It’s tough but it has evant” to the times. “And it’s The drama stars Ira Dubey into the skin of his character, always been that way. When when writer Devika Sahni as the persistent lawyer he says, “I didn’t have to read television came, everybody came up to me with the Lieutenant Commander THE TRUTH? or watch anything to do that. said live performances will script. I was instantly drawn Joanne Galloway, Rajit Kapur ideal ones.” of anyone else for this role, I a military officer before. In lenging him. He shouldn’t Nadir had done it all for me. not happen anymore. But to it. In a way, I didn’t choose as Lieutenant Colonel Whereas, Rajit’s reasons juggled my schedules to the play, Jessup’s authority is ever have to explain himself, He was very clear about what they are still going on. So live the script but it chose me. Nathan Jessep, Neil for joining the cast were dif- make it happen,” he tells us being questioned. It show- especially to some desk jock- he wants and how he wants performances are here to And I like scripts which have Bhoopalam as US Military ferent. He says that Nadir is and laughs. cases what happens when ey and he never backs down. it. I won’t deny that I haven’t stay.” good plots and the ability to lawyer Daniel A Kaffee in the a good friend. “But it’s not The cocky, arrogant lawyer somebody in power is being So the way my character watched the film. It was years Danish Hussain, Ashwin stay with a person. In fact, lead roles. Ask Nadir about just because he’s a friend but Lieutenant Kaffee accuses questioned. His personality is looked at things and made a ago when it first came out. Mushran, Tavish the dialogues in the play are why he chose the particular is also an accomplished Colonel Jessup of ordering quite tough. Well, how else perspective was very impor- However, I didn’t want to Bhattacharya, Junaid Khan, very witty and smart,” he cast for the characters, he director. I share a certain the killing of a US Marine at would you describe a guy tant and I kept that in mind.” watch it again to be influ- Sukant Goel, Kenny Desai, says. says, “The characters in the equation with him. And Guantanamo Bay. While whose life motto is, ‘Walk Nadir, who has also direct- enced by it. It is important Siddharth Kumar, Suresh The plot is inspired by plot are very fierce and witty when you have that, there talking about his character, softly and carry an armoured ed another courtroom for me as an actor because it’s Venkat, Sahir Mehta, Zeus true events and is a court- people. And for that, I need- happens to be a mutual trust he says, “It’s definitely a chal- tank division.’ Jessup isn’t drama, 12 Angry Jurors (also evident that people draw Paranjape and Rohit room drama which follows ed a strong cast. And Ira, Neil and understanding. So when lenging part for me since I afraid of anything or anyone for Aadyam), tells us about comparisons. For me, the Dandwani are among the the trial of two US Navy and Rajit were actually the he said that he couldn’t think have never played the role of and is used to people chal- his fascination with court- most important thing was to others in the cast.

Farmers are using drones ‘POPULISM IS to decide how much water SPREADING ACROSS’ ctor Richard Gere says the movement Taking they should give crops the of populism is spreading all around the Aworld, and he hopes to touch upon the next day issue with his series MotherFatherSon. In his first television role in the last 30 years, Gere is seen as a charismatic self- harvest with (1,820 square Blazers made businessman Max, who owns media a higher the least amount of mois- kilometers) in Mexico. outlets in London and around the world. ture — a practice called deficit Agriculture uses 57 per cent to irrigation. 70 per cent of the system’s water in the The drama series, written by Tom Rob In the future, tiny needles attached to US, researchers say. The problem facing pol- Smith, is a tale of a broken family with plants could directly measure how much icymakers is how to divert some of that to deep-rooted issues of politics, conflicts water they contain and signal irrigation sys- meet the needs of growing cities without cam- of a country on the brink of change and view tems to automatically switch on or off. drying up farms, ranches and the environ- eras and power. He said, “It is about a mother, a Getting more bang for the buck is a goal ment. yield moni- father and a son and how those for scientists looking for better ways to help The researchers’ goal is understanding tors — which relationships function. And this human drone farmers manage the use of water. They’re crops, soil and weather so completely that measure the den- story which we can all relate to is set soare using sensors to help control the flow of farmers know exactly when and how much sity of crops like against a much larger story about d water going to plants and to improve the to irrigate. corn and wheat as they international politics and about the over quality of crop yields. “We call it precision agriculture, precision pass through harvesting movement of populism which I feel is a “It’s like almost every month somebody’s irrigation,” said Huihui Zhang, a equipment — can show a spreading across.” blazing hotA cornfield in coming up with something here and there,” Department of Agriculture engineer who farmer which land is pro- northeastern Colorado on a said Don Ackley, water management super- conducts experiments at the Greeley ductive and which is not, said recent morning, snapping visor for the Coachella Valley Water research farm. “Right amount at the right Ed Martin, a professor and images with an infrared camera District in Southern California. “You time at the right location.” extension specialist at the to help researchers decide how almost can’t keep up with it.” The Palo Verde Irrigation District in University of Arizona. much water they would give the Researchers and farmers are running Southern California is trying deficit irriga- “If we’re going to take stuff out of crops the next day. similar experiments in arid regions around tion on alfalfa, the most widely grown crop production because we don’t After a brief, snaking flight above the world. The need is especially pressing in the Colorado River Basin. have enough water, I think the field, the drone landed and the in seven US states that rely on the Colorado Alfalfa, which is harvested as hay to feed these technologies could researchers removed a handful of River: Arizona, California, Colorado, horses and cattle, can be cut and baled sev- help identify which ones memory cards. Back at their computers, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. eral times a year in some climates. The Palo you should be taking out,” they analysed the images for signs the The river has plenty of water this sum- Verde district is experimenting with reduced Martin said. corn was stressed from a lack of water. mer after an unusually snowy winter in the water for the midsummer crop, which Each technology has ben- This US Department of Agriculture sta- mountains of the US West. But climatolo- requires more irrigation but produces efits and limits, said Kendall tion outside Greeley and other sites across gists warn the river’s long-term outlook is lower yields. DeJonge, another Agriculture the Southwest are experimenting with uncertain at best and dire at worst, and com- Sensors placed over the test plots indi- Department engineer who drones, specialised cameras and other petition for water will only intensify as the rectly measure how much water the plants does research at the ‘You can't stop being famous. You technology to squeeze the most out of every population grows and the climate changes. are using, and the harvested crop is weighed Greeley farm. are a famous person even when drop of water in the Colorado River — a The World Resources Institute says the to determine the yield. Soil moisture you are at home. So you don't vital but beleaguered waterway that serves seven Colorado River states have some of “The question then becomes, what’s the monitors measure a have to deliberately detach from an estimated 40 million people. the highest levels of water stress in the economic value of the lost crop versus the single point, but a that because that will always be Remote sensors measure soil moisture nation, based on the percentage of available economic value of the saved water?” said farm has a range of a part of you. If you can look at and relay the readings by Wi-Fi. Cellphone supplies they use in a year. New Mexico was Bart Fisher, a third-generation farmer and conditions and soil it as an advantage, use it and apps collect data from agricultural weath- the only state in the nation under extreme- a member of the irrigation district board. types. Infrared apply it well, it is great. er stations and calculate how much water ly high water stress. Blaine Carian, who grows grapes, lemons images can spot Becoming famous and getting different crops are consuming. The federal government will release a and dates in Coachella, California, already uses thirsty crops, but fame are two different things. Researchers deliberately cut back on closely watched projection on whether the deficit irrigation. He said withholding water only after they For me, my work has always ctress Sobhita Dhulipala-starrer water for some crops, Colorado River system has enough water to at key times improves the flavour of his grapes need water. been important rather than my Moothon will premier at the trying to get meet all the demands of downstream by speeding up the production of sugar. Agricultural popularity.’ —Tabu Aprestigious Toronto the best states in future years. A micro-sprayer near Coachella, weather stations International Film Festival (TIFF). The The river supplies more than California, delivers water directly above the provide a action thriller also stars Malayalam 7,000 square miles (18,000 roots of a plant or fruit tree, minimising wealth of data actor Nivin Paul. “The film is part of square kilometres) of waste. on the recent the special section at TIFF. When I farmland and supports a He also uses on-farm weather stations and past, but they KJOS’ first read the script, I was blown by $5 billion-a-year agri- soil moisture monitors, keeping track of the can’t predict it. I am glad that it is getting its cultural industry, data on his cellphone. His drip and micro- the future. WISHLIST FOR due after so many years now. I including a signifi- spray irrigation systems deliver water “A l l o f t h e s e K2H2 REBOOT am looking forward to cant share of the directly to the base of a plant or its roots things are tools in the showing this film to people nation’s winter instead of saturating an entire field. toolbox,” DeJonge aran Johar has no immediate plans to work on vegetables, For Carian and many other farmers, the said. “None of them at the festival, interacting a Kuch Kuch Hota Hai reboot, but the filmmaker with the international according to the appeal of technology is as much about eco- are a silver bullet.” K says Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Janhvi US Bureau of nomics as saving water. — AP press and cinema Kapoor are on his wishlist if he decides to bring back aficionados,” Sobhita, Reclamation, “The conservation’s just a byproduct. the love story. “Ranveer would play Rahul as he has that which manages We’re getting better crops, and we are, in Made in Heaven-fame, mad intensity as SRK. Alia as Anjali. She has the spunk said. most of the big general, saving money,” he said. and Janhvi Kapoor as Tina because she has the poise dams and reser- But researchers say water-saving tech- and balance of the part,” said Johar, during an audience voirs in the nology could determine whether some Western states. farms can stay in business at all, especially interaction at the Indian Film Festival of . The Pacific in Arizona, which faces cuts in its portion Looking back at the casting process, Karan said, “I Institute, an environ- of Colorado River water under a drought was ecstatic to meet SRK. Kajol and he had mental group, says the contingency plan the seven states promised that they would work on my first film. It river also irrigates about hammered out this year. took months to cast for Rani's part after 700 square miles Drone-mounted Aditya Chopra recommended her.” HYDERABAD | TUESDAY | AUGUST 20, 2019 sport 15 Keys locks up Cincy title AFP n CINCINNATI

adison Keys Prajnesh came from a advances in Mbreak down in both sets to defeat Svetlana Kuznetsova 7- Winston 5, 7-6 (7/5) on Sunday to win the WTA Salem Open Cincinnati crown. The 2017 US Open PTI n NORTH CAROLINA finalist notched her fifth career title and second this sea- ndia’s top singles player son after a win in Charleston in IPrajnesh Gunneswaran April. advanced to the second She’ll return to the top 10 in round of the Winston Salem the world rankings with the US Open ATP 250 tournament Open a week away. with a straight set win over Kuznetsova, a two-time Cedrik-Marcel Stebe here. Grand Slam champion working Prajnesh, ranked 89th in her way back up the rankings the world, beat his German after a series of injuries, was bro- rival 6-3, 6-4 in a match that ken back in the 10th game of lasted one hour and 13 min- each set by 16th-seeded Keys — utes on Sunday night. who fired 13 aces on the way to The Indian utilised two Daniil Medvedev, left, meets with David Goffin after winning their men's final match during the Western & Southern Open AP victory. of the five breakpoints he “If my team had told me a earned while holding his week ago that I would be here, serve throughout the match. I would have laughed in their He will next face top face,” admitted Keys, who had seed Benoit Paire of France, Medvedev in top five endured two opening-match who received a first round defeats since a second-round bye. Paire is ranked 30 in the AFP n CINCINNATI “I didn’t have one bad ATP leading 31st hardcourt exit at Wimbledon. world. match, I hope to continue this match. Keys belted a total of 43 The Indian will fancy his aniil Medvedev, coming way for next few weeks.” He has the most match winners with 33 unforced errors chances in the next round as Doff back-to-back ATP After his full-on post- wins on any surface this year and broke Kuznetsova three earlier this year, Prajnesh finals defeats, held off David Wimbledon schedule, the with 43. times. had stunned Paire at the Goffin 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on winner admitted: “I’m so Spanish superstar Nadal, Kuznetsova was the fourth Indian Wellls ATP Masters Sunday to win the ATP exhausted, I almost can’t talk who did not play this week — Grand Slam winner Keys beat event for one of the biggest Cincinnati Masters. now.” is second with 41, followed by during the week, a string that wins of his career. In the dou- The ninth-seeded Russian Medvedev, who only Roger Federer on 39. included Spain’s Garbine bles event, the Indian pair of finished with an ace after recently gained the ATP Top Medvedev stamped him- Muguruza, reigning Divij Sharan and Rohan saving break points in the 10, now will find himself self a contender for the US Wimbledon champion Simona Bopanna crashed out in the final game, lifting a first ranked fifth as a result of his Open, the final Grand Slam of Halep and Venus Williams. AP first round. Masters 1000 trophy after set- three-week run of form. the season that starts in “It was a tough draw from Madison Keys holds the Rookwood Cup after defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova in the women's final The Indian duo lost to tling for runner-up finishes to “I don’t check the rank- Flushing Meadows in a week. the very start,” Keys said. “I def- “It’s definitely more of a the final. the ball well and was more American pair of Nicholas Nick Kyrgios in Washington ings every two minutes, but I Goffin was competing in initely think I played some of building block,” she said. “I had a lot of matches aggressive. I’m happy with how Monroe Tennys Sandgren 3- and Rafael Nadal in Montreal do look after I do well at a his second final of 2019 after my best tennis consistently this Former world number two where they could have gone I played, I’m feeling great,” she 6, 3-6. last weekend. tournament,” he said. “If I had losing to Federer in Halle. week. Kuznetsova, who received a either way, including this one,” said. Meanwhile, wild card “These have been the best lost I’d be seventh, now I’m “Congratulations to your I’m obviously really happy wildcard into the draw, beat top said Kuznetsova, who will jump “It could give me more entrants and his three weeks of my life,” fifth.” Medvedev followed up team,” he told Medvedev, and really proud of myself,” she seed Ashleigh Barty, world from 118th to 31st in the rank- motivation in the future,” Israeli partner Jonathan Medvedev said. “My mental- his semi-final upset of defend- “Once again, an unbelievable added, while stressing she won’t number three Ashleigh Barty ings and said she’d had a “great Kuznetsova added. “I just want Erlich, will take on the duo of ity was the best, my serve was ing champion Novak week for you, fantastic. let the performance put more and 2017 US Open champion week.” to rest and get ready for the Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury the best, my tennis has been Djokovic as he controlled “I think you are ready for pressure on her at the US Open. Sloane Stephens on her way to “I had chances but she hit Open.” in the opening round. really consistent. feisty Belgian Goffin to win an New York.” SINGLES HADDIN JOINS SRH AS ASST COACH Zurich: (IPL) side Sunrisers Trippier, Felix star on debut Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday announced former ished fifth last season, only narrow- Australian vice captain and wicketkeeper n as their assistant coach. The former IPL champions AFP MADRID ly missing out on a place in the made the announcement via their social media Champions League to handles. Haddin thus joins in the SRH lvaro Morata headed in a sump- Valencia on the final day. backroom staff. Bayliss was named the SRH head Atuous Kieran Trippier cross to Felix aside, Atletico’s coach in July, replacing in the role. ensure a new-look Atletico Madrid other debutants impressed, Haddin replaces Simon Helmot, who was assistant to beat Getafe 1-0 on Sunday and including Lodi, before he Moody. Bayliss has previously led Kolkata Knight made a winning start in La Liga. was sent off, and Trippier, BWF/Twitter Riders to two IPL titles between 2012 and 2015, Trippier looked right at home at the first Englishman to Sai Praneeth and H S Prannoy in a file picture while Haddin was with KKR as a player in 2011. the Wanda Metropolitano when his play for Atletico since the Haddin has prior coaching experience with , bending ball was nodded in by Spanish Civil War and having been appointed fielding coach of the side in Morata before two red cards in four 20th in the history of the Spanish top Sai Praneeth, Prannoy 2017 after coaching Australia A that year. minutes, one for each team, made it flight. 10 against 10 before half-time. The former Tottenham defend- make winning start 33 PROBABLES ANNOUNCED FOR CAMP Getafe striker Jorge Molina and er’s pin-point cross was the highlight New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday named the 33 Atletico left-back Renan Lodi were of a confident performance that PTI n BASEL first round match, world num- core probables' list for the upcoming junior women's the players sent off and then Morata earned regular praise from the home ber 30 Prannoy fought back to national coaching camp which will focus on missed a penalty, earned after a mes- fans. Getafe had struggled to find a ndia’s Sai Praneeth and H S beat 93rd-ranked Eetu Heino of preparing the team for a tri-nation tournament meric run from Joao Felix, Atletico’s way into the match but two red cards IPrannoy made convincing Finland 17-21, 21-10, 21-11. involving Australia and New Zealand to be held Down 126 million euro signing from in four minutes threatened to shift starts at the BWF World India got a favourable result Under later this year. The probables will undergo a Benfica. the balance. Championships to in the women’s doubles training and conditioning camp till September 14 It was enough for Felix to depart First, referee Cuadra Fernandez advance to the second also with Meghana under the supervision of coach Baljit Singh Saini. "We to a standing ovation and Atletico turned a yellow card into a red for round here on Monday. Jakkampudi and S have called up all the core probables for the national held on, even if this was perhaps not Molina after consulting VAR, the Praneeth, ranked Poorvisha Ram getting camp keeping an eye on the three-nation tournament the statement opening to the season striker catching Thomas Partey late 19th, defeated 66th-ranked past the Guatemala pairing of that is scheduled for the end of this year," Saini said. that Diego Simeone might have down the back of his heel. Then Lodi Jason Anthony Ho-Shue of Diana Corleto Soto and Nikte "We will be focused on making sure that the players hoped for. was handed a second yellow for Canada 21-17, 21-16 in a first Alejandra Sotomayor 21-10, keep their fitness levels high, and are in the rhythm of Getafe were stubborn oppo- planting his hand in the face of round clash lasting 39 minutes. 21-18 to enter the second playing intense hockey at the highest level. We will nents, showing again why they fin- Alvaro Morata celebrates with Kieran Trippier after he scoring against Getafe ATM/Twitter Damian Suarez. In another men’s singles round. also have the chance to identify the key areas where we need to work on, and we have enough time together to make sure that we work on those areas PTI n CHENNAI Tackles by Ravi Kumar and Chand before the tournament in Australia later this year," he Singh, along with a few errors in the added. tar raider Vikas Kandola did the Mumbai defence quickly widened Sstar turn as Haryana Steelers Kandola shines in Steelers win the gap to 25-17 in favour of DANNI WYATT SCRIPTS WCSL HISTORY beat U Mumba 30-27 for an impor- but Haryana Steelers started aggres- THE CLOSELY FOUGHT for the Haryana side, which inflict- Haryana with seven minutes to the London: Danni Wyatt has scripted history as she tant win in a Pro Kabaddi League sively, with coach Rakesh Kumar CONTEST SAW THE ed an All-Out on U Mumba with final whistle. became the first ever English player to score a ton in match at the Jawaharlal Nehru recognising the lack of raiding qual- MUMBAI SIDE MATCH three minutes remaining to half Sandeep Narwal's raid for the Women's Cricket Super League (WCSL). Playing Indoor Stadium here on Monday. ity in U Mumba’s ranks. THE STEELERS TILL time. Mumbai with six minutes left on for Southern Vipers, Wyatt scored 110 off 60 balls. The closely fought contest saw The defence kept a high line, THE VERY END, BUT Steelers led 16-8 at half-time. the clock, taking out Dharmaraj Meanwhile, her score is the second-highest of all the Mumbai side match the Steelers strangling U Mumba’s opportuni- KANDOLAS NINE- In the second half, the intro- Cheralathan and Chand Singh, time in the competition, after Suzie Bates' 119 in till the very end, but Kandolas nine- ties to pick up Bonus Points, there- POINT GAME & SOME duction of raider Abhishek Singh tilted the balance of the match once 2017. "It was a tricky ," Wyatt was quoted as point game and some uncharacter- by forcing them to make mistakes UNCHARACTERISTIC by U Mumba brought about a again and the subsequent all-out saying after the game. "Me and Suzie [Bates] istic errors from the U Mumba while Vikas Kandola picked up the ERRORS FROM THE U change in the proceedings as his meant the gap was reduced to one struggled a bit in the first few overs. It was one of defence handed Haryana victory. points with his raids in the other MUMBA DEFENCE raids helped the team reduce the point with less than three minutes those where you have to just back yourself Both sides went into the match end. HANDED HARYANA lead to just two points 10 minutes remaining. But the push came a lit- and slog it really. I came off the pitch thinking, 'Wow, with identical records (four wins His three-point Super Raid 12 VICTORY into the half. tle too late for Mumbai as they suc- how did I manage that?' "Once I was in, I wasn't and four losses in eight matches), minutes into the match set the tone However, consecutive Super cumbed to another defeat. thinking and just wanted to hit boundaries. Anything up there and full I tried to get my hands through. I've not hit a 100 for about 15 months so it's nice to get AFP n PARIS another one!" she added. PSG suffer defeat at Rennes Coutinho joins Bayern on loan hampions Paris Saint- DANI ALVES SCORES WINNER ON DEBUT CGermain slipped up in the right conditions. Sao Paulo: Brazil veteran Dani Alves scored the AFP n MADRID around his arrival at the “For me, this move their second league game of the “He started doing it at the winning goal on his debut for Sao Paulo on Sunday, Camp Nou. means a new challenge in a season losing 2-1 to Rennes on end of last season and he’s con- weeks after signing a three-year deal with the club. arcelona’s Philippe Initially tried in mid- new country with one of the Sunday in a repeat of April’s firming all the talent we think Alves, 36, found the back of the net in the 40th BCoutinho has joined field where he plays for best clubs in Europe,” French Cup final with a 16- he has at the start of this sea- minute to score the only goal of the game against Bayern Munich on a one- Brazil, Coutinho was Coutinho said on Bayern’s year-old playing a starring son,” he added. Ceara. Alves and Spanish international Juanfran, 34, year loan worth 8.5 million pushed into the front three website. role. PSG skipper Thiago Silva are the stars for Sao Paulo, who snapped up both euros ($9.5 million) with an by Ernesto Valverde last “I’m very much looking Edinson Cavani scored admitted his side stepped off players after their contracts with European clubs option to buy, the Spanish season but the switch never forward to that. Like FC after less than 15 minutes of the gas after their good start expired. Alves' return to Brazil after 17 years playing club confirmed on Monday. paid off. Bayern, I have big ambitions play for the visitors in Brittanny through Cavani’s effort. for top clubs in Europe has had a big impact on his “The agreement pro- and I’m convinced that I can before Mbaye Niang “We started well but we home country. vides for an option for achieve them together with and Romain del eased off a bit, I don’t know Bayern to buy at a 120-mil- my new teammates.” Castillo responded why, we lost concentration,” he RAIN SPOILS DULEEP TROPHY OPENER lion-euro fee,” Barcelona The German club hope for the home side. told Canal+. Bengaluru: Heavy overnight rain washed out the said. he will provide reinforce- PSG were with- “It wasn’t the real PSG. entire third day's play in the Duleep Trophy opener The 27-year-old ment in attack following the out forward Neymar Rennes played well, they were between India Blue and India Green here on Monday. Brazilian joined Barcelona departure of veteran duo for a third successive solid defensively, they were The rain resulted in a wet outfield and the conditions from Liverpool in January Arjen Robben and Franck game this term. more careful than us,” he didn't improve through the day, forcing the officials to 2018 for an initial 120 mil- Ribery at the end of last sea- Angolan-born 16-year-old added. call off play without a ball being bowled for the lion euros in a deal that son. “With his creativity Eduardo Camavinga starred in AP Elsewhere Saint-Etienne second straight day. The second day's proceedings included another 40 million and outstanding skills, Rennes midfield, and proved to Benjamin Bourigeaud is chased by Kylian Mbappe during Ligue 1 match salvaged a late point at home on Sunday had been washed out due to wet ground euros in potential add- Philippe is a player who be key in his team’s winning 2002 to feature in Europe’s top fessionals. He’s settled in well against Brest with new signing conditions. With only 49 overs having been bowled ons. will immediately goal, along with experienced five leagues, had continued to with the squad,” he told broad- Denis Bouanga’s 83rd minute so far and no innings completed, the match is headed But the midfielder’s strengthen our attack,” playmaker Clement Grenier. improve since making his first caster Canal+. effort claiming a 1-1 draw and for a stalemate. India Green had reduced India Blue to stint at Barcelona never Bayern CEO Karl- Rennes boss Julien team debut in April. “We’ve prepared him with it finished goalless between 112 for 6 in 49 overs on a truncated opening day on worked out as hoped Heinz Rummenigge Stephan said Camavinga, the “It’s more than six months the players, the staff and the Reims and Strasbourg. Saturday. 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Smith closes gap as Living up the hype Kohli maintains top spot PTI n DUBAI lose their pole position in the ICC Test Team rankings, as even Root glad to see Archer ‘shake up things' on Test debut ustralian batsman Steve a 1-0 defeat by the West Indies ASmith pipped New Zealand in their upcoming series will see AFP n LONDON skipper to them slip to 108 points. That second spot with only nine margin will be enough for the ngland captain Joe Root said fast England unchanged points separating him and the West Indies to overtake Pakistan bowler Jofra Archer had “lived up top-ranked in the to seventh position at 88 points. Eto the hype” with a dramatic Test latest list for ICC Test list India are on top of team debut against Australia at Lord’s. released on Monday. table with 113 points followed Archer, who replaced the injured for Headingley Test The Indian captain, with by New Zealand James Anderson in team for the sec- 922 points, is on top of the list (111 points) ond Ashes Test, took five wickets in the AFP n LONDON while Smith, after his twin and South drawn match, including 3-32 in Ashes hundreds in Birmingham Africa (108 Australia’s second innings on Sunday. ngland named an unchanged and 92 at Lord’s, is on 913 points). But Archer’s display, which almost Esquad on Monday for this week’s points. helped England achieve an unlikely and third Test against Australia at The other Indian in the top- series-levelling win in a match severe- Headingley. 10 is Cheteshwar Pujara, who ly affected by rain, was about much The injured James Anderson, stayed put at his fourth posi- more than economical figures. England’s all-time leading Test wick- tion. The 24-year-old quick’s sheer et-taker, will continue his bid to Sri Lanka captain speed gave England’s attack a new cut- return later in the series by playing Dimuth Karunaratne ting edge. in a county 2nd XI match starting made rapid strides, Archer hit several Australians, from today. entering the top-10 at with a fearsome bouncer that slammed England’s selectors kept faith eighth with a jump of into Steve Smith’s unprotected neck with the XI that drew the rain-affect- four ranking places. leading to a concussion that kept the ed second Ashes Test at Lord’s, with South Africa’s Aiden star batsman off the field on the last day the hosts having the better of an Markram also at Lord’s and could rule him out of the exciting last day before Australia held improved upon his third Test in Leeds starting on out to preserve their 1-0 lead. ranking to be posi- Thursday. Surrey left-arm seamer Sam tioned sixth “He’s come in and he really has Curran, who did not play at Lord’s, while England made a massive impact, added a dif- retained his place in a 12-man squad captain Joe ferent dynamic to our bowling group for the third Test, which starts at assessed continually ahead of the Root paid and has given Australia something dif- England captain Joe Root’s fourth Test at his Old Trafford home for his slight ferent to think about,” said Root. Headingley home ground on ground starting on September 4. slump in “It’s really pleasing to see someone Thursday. While England’s fallible top form to be at come in on Test debut and really shake With just a four-day turnaround order remains a concern — opener ninth. up things and live up to the hype — between Tests in London and Leeds, Jason Roy has made just 40 runs in In the bowlers’ list, even some of the hype that he put on major changes were always unlike- four innings this series — the selec- Pat Cummins remained himself. ly. tors have resisted the temptation to firmly entrenched on top “He makes things happen when Now England will hope that is bring in new faces. of the table while not many others in world can. Such a sufficient time for World Cup-win- They were under less pressure to Ravindra Jadeja improved unique action and way of bowling, and ning fast bowler Jofra Archer to make changes after the uncapped from sixth place to fifth. obviously natural pace, which is always recover from the 44 overs he sent duo of Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley, His spin bowling partner going to be in the game on any surface.” down at Lord’s. considered to be of the best young Root added: “When you’ve got that Anderson did not play in the openers in England, were both out remained 10th. and the skill of other guys around it, second Test because of a calf injury for low scores on Sunday. Jadeja also remained it makes for a tasty combination and will step his rehabilitation this week Sibley got a duck for third in the all-rounder’s list, I think that’s one of the reasons why we by playing for Lancashire 2nd XI Warwickshire against Somerset on led by West Indies’ Jason always felt we were in the game. against Leicestershire in a three-day Sunday and Kent batsman Crawley Holder, with Shakib Al “It makes for a very interesting last friendly match in Liverpool. was dismissed for just five against Hasan placed second. Jofra Archer celebrates after taking the wicket of caught Rory Burns during day 5 AP three games.” Anderson’s fitness will be Essex. Meanwhile, India could Rahane gets runs Saini stays as cover for Tests PTI n NEW DELHI Cup in England as well. the past few years. He has the the best that has emerged "Yes, Navdeep saini has pace, and ability to hit the from the country. Rather than ahead of first Test mpressed with his skill-set, been asked to stay back by the deck, move the ball both in air playing domestic cricket, he Ithe Indian team manage- team management for the Test and off the pitch. now needs to be in and ment has decided to keep series. He will stay back pri- "If he is groomed well, it around the international scene speedster Navdeep Saini as a marily as a net bowler, they will only increase our pool of and learn the tricks of the net bowler for the two-Test want to groom him for the fast bowlers for the top tier trade for the next level," he series against the West Indies, Test format keeping an eye on cricket. That's how the team said. aiming to groom him for the future," a senior BCCI management is looking at India will play five Test Pandey, Iyer future red-ball assignments. official said on Monday. him," the official said. matches at home this season Saini, who plays domestic Saini, in fact, bowled six It is believed that if Saini with three against South cricket for Delhi, made his overs during the West Indies stays back, it will help bowl- Africa and two against to share India T20 International debut A first innings in the ongoing ing coach Bharath Arun to Bangladesh in October and against the West Indies in practice match to give relief to invest more time in the 26- November. Florida and won the man of , Jasprit year-old Karnal-lad, who has It will not be a bad idea to A captaincy the match award in his maid- Bumrah and . taken 120 wickets from 43 blood Saini against en appearance. Mohammed Shami and first-class games with three Bangladesh since the manage- The five one day He has earlier been the didn't five-wicket hauls. ment would be monitoring matches against Indian team's net bowler and bowl in the first innings. "One can't ignore the and South Africa A will a cover for Bhuvneshwar "Saini has been a per- effort that Arun has put in to Mohammed Shami's respec- Kumar during the ICC World former in red ball cricket for make India's fast bowling unit tive workloads. be played at The Sports Hub in Thiruvananthapuram on August 29, 31 and Shastri names Iyer for No 4 spot Support staff selection Sept 2, 4 and 8

PTI n COOLIDGE Indies A. IANS n ST JOHNS PTI n MUMBAI Having declared on their begins, announcement ndian vice-captain Ajinkya overnight score of 297 for 5 at ead coach anish Pandey was on IRahane got much needed the end of the first day, India Hhas for the time put an end MMonday named India A runs under his belt ahead of bowled out the home team for to the debate over the No 4 spot captain for the first three one- the first Test as the visitors 181 in 56.1 overs with Ishant in the Indian line-up by on Thursday dayers against the touring South reached 174 for five at lunch (3/21), Kuldeep (3/35) and identifying as the Africa A, while Shreyas Iyer will on the final day of the three- Umesh Yadav (3/19) sharing man for the job. PTI n MUMBAI lead in the last two matches of day warm-up game against the the spoils. Impressed with the pool of the series beginning August 29 West Indies A here on Senior off-spinner Ashwin talented youngsters coming up gnored for the head coach’s in Thiruvananthapuram. Monday. and speedster Mohammed the ranks in Indian cricket, Iposition, Lalchand Rajput Rising talent Shubman Gill Rahane, who has not Shami didn't bowl in the first Shastri — while speaking to was among the aspirants is there in both Pandey’s and scored a hundred in more innings but might bowl in the Times of India — said Iyer will appearing for interviews on Iyer’s teams and so are Vijay than two years, made a fight- second. continue to bat at No 4 in ODIs Monday to pick the support Shankar, , ing 54 off 162 balls before a The second day was about for India. staff of the Indian cricket team, Ricky Bhui, Shardul Thakur, reverse sweep led to his dis- the Indian bowlers trying to “One of the areas we con- joining heavyweights such as and Nitish Rana. missal. Rahane, who is the find their groove after switch- centrated on over the last two Venkatesh Prasad. was picked as stand-in captain in this game, ing formats. years was to blood as many The senior selection com- wicketkeeper in the team led by had come to open the innings Ishant, India's red ball youngsters as possible. Shreyas mittee, led by former stumper Pandey, while the immensely after failing in the first essay. specialist, hit the right length Iyer, for instance, he is going to MSK Prasad, started an exten- talented Sanju Samson will do The Mumbai batsman had straightaway in his first spell stay at No 4,” said Shastri who sive process to pick the support duty behind the stumps under looked horribly out of touch dismissing Jeremy Solozano has been reappointed as the staff. Iyer’s captaincy. during his 35 overs at the (9) and Brandon King (4) head coach till World 2021 The 57-year-old Rajput India leg-spinner Yuzvendra crease on day two. His 20 not with a hint of away movement. T20. entering the fray means com- Chahal is part of the team for the out on Sunday had three For Jasprit Bumrah, it was Iyer batted at number five petition for the batting coach’s first three matches. boundaries but he played more about getting overs during the just-concluded ODI position could only get tougher The matches will be played more than 80 dot balls, a tes- under his belt and he bowled series against the West Indies with former Test opener at The Sports Hub in timony to his struggles. 11 of them. and scored 71 and 65 in the two Vikram Rathour already Mumbai stalwart Amol Thiruvananthapuram on Rahane and Hanuma Umesh, who hasn't been innings he played. emerging as a strong con- Mazumdar and Saurashtra’s August 29, 31 and September 2, Vihari had resumed the among the top three pacers in Wicketkeeper-batsman tender to replace incumbent batting bulwark Sitanshu 4 and 8. innings at 84 for one and both the starting line-up, also gave was India’s num- Sanjay Bangar. Kotak. The All-India senior selec- batsmen managed to score a good account of himself ber four but he failed to grab Among the incumbents, It was learnt that former tion committee picked the half-centuries. Vihari, who rocking the A team's middle- the opportunities and scored 20 bowling coach Bharat Arun India batsman Hrishikesh teams here. was on 48 overnight, went on order. and 0 in the two ODIs. and fielding coach R Sridhar Kanitkar and ex-Delhi batsman Team for first 3 one-day: to make 64 off 125 balls in an However, with Bumrah, Kohli, after the third ODI have emerged favourites to Mithun Manas also appeared (Captain), innings comprising nine fours Shami and Ishant being the against the West Indies, said retain their posts after head for interview before the five- Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman and a six with India extending top-three choices, it will be that 24-year-old Iyer has pre- coach Ravi Shastri stressed on member panel. Gill, Anmolpreet Singh, Ricky their lead to 279 runs. difficult for him to break into sented a strong case for himself retaining the staff. One of the candidates said Bhui, Ishan Kishan (wicket- Off-spinner Akim Frazer the side unless Virat Kohli to be a regular feature of the However, Bangar still faces that giving presentation was keeper), Vijay Shankar, Shivam removed both Rahane and decides upon playing four team in the limited-overs for- a tough challenge with most of not mandatory. Dube, , Axar Vihari while Rishabh Pant specialist fast bowlers. mat. the applications received for the For the position of bowling Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ravindra Jadeja were the For Kuldeep, getting three Earlier, former India skip- batting coach’s post. The for- coach, former India pacers Shardul Thakur, Deepak other batsmen to be dis- wickets will keep him in a per also advo- mer India all-rounder has been Venkatesh Prasad, Paras Chahar, , Nitish missed. (6) good headspace and if India cated for Iyer to bat at No 4. “In with the team since 2014 dur- Mbabrey and Amit Bhandari Rana. and R Aswhin (5) were in the happen to play five bowlers my view, Rishabh Pant is much ing which India have played 50 appeared for the interview. Team for last two one-day: middle when lunch was called. with two spinners, he is sure better like MS Dhoni at 5 or 6 Tests and 119 ODIs. As per the criteria for bat- Shreyas Iyer (Captain), On day two, Seniormost to play his part. as a finisher because that’s The process is expected to ting, bowling and fielding Shubman Gill, Prashant pacer Ishant Sharma bowled a The first Test begins here where his natural game and be completed only by Thursday coach, the three personnel Chopra, Anmolpreet Singh, fiery opening spell while left- on Thursday. natural flair will come into after all the interviews for var- should have played at least 10 Ricky Bhui, Sanju Samson arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Brief Scores: India 297/5 play,” Gavaskar had said. ious positions including bat- Tests or 25 ODIs and be less (wicket-keeper), Nitish Rana, Yadav promised to pose stiff decl and 174/5 in 70 overs “If it’s a question of batting ting, bowling and fielding than 60 years of age. Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, competition for Ravichandran (Hanuma Vihari 64, Rahane for 30-35 overs, then I think it coach are done with. The process to choose the Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ashwin as India dominated 54). West Indies A 181 all out should be Shreyas Iyer at No 4 Also eyeing the batting support staff will continue on , Shardul Thakur, proceedings against West in 56.1 overs. and Pant at No 5,” he had said. Shreyas Iyer defends during third ODI of the three-match series against Windies AP coach’s job are , Tuesday. , Ishan Porel.