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SANTOSH SRINIVAS TO DIRECT BELLAMKONDA { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com RBI reduces PM Modi to be invited for key lending Sedition slap on celebrities rate by 25 bps YSR Rythu Bharosa launch MUMBAI: To reverse the consumption slowdown and who penned letter to PM SEELAM AROZIE shore-up growth, the Reserve n VIJAYAWADA Bank of India on Friday PNS n MUZAFFARPUR reduced key lending rates Outsmarting his opponents for the fifth consecutive time. An FIR has been lodged in Adoor Gopalakrishnan: Moving towards in the game of political one- Accordingly, the the RBI's Bihar's Muzaffarpur against up-manship, Chief Minister monetary policy committee nearly 50 celebrities, including ‘What's happening to us?’ an authoritarian and YSRCP President YS (MPC) in its fourth policy Aparna Sen, Adoor Jaganmohan Reddy is under- review of the current fiscal Gopalakrishnan and THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: stood to have been contem- reduced the repo, or short Ramchandra Guha for alleged Kerala filmmaker Adoor state: Rahul plating naming one of his gov- term lending rate for com- sedition after they wrote an Gopalakrishnan is in "total WAYANAD (KERALA): Coming ernment's flagship Navaratna mercial banks, by 25 basis open letter to Prime Minister disbelief" after a case of sedition down heavily on Prime Minister schemes - YSR Rythu Bharosa points to 5.15 per cent from Narendra Modi voicing con- was filed against him and the 48 Narendra Modi, former Congress - after Prime Minister 5.40 per cent. Consequently, cern over growing incidents of signatories of an open letter sent President Rahul Gandhi on Friday Narendra Modi. the reverse repo rate was mob lynching. to Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that everyone in the country According to reliable revised to 4.90 per cent, and Police said the FIR was in July that expressed concern and the world knows what's going sources, the proposal is likely the marginal standing facili- lodged on Thursday under over growing incidents of mob in our country. "The country is to take a concrete shape dur- If it materialises, the from October 2019. The reg- killings and the alleged ty (MSF) rate and the bank several sections of the Indian moving towards an authoritarian ing Jaganmohan Reddy's meet- Centrally-sponsored istration and implementation rate to 5.40 per Further, the Penal Code, including those weaponisation of the "Jai Shri state and people who speak ing with Narendra Modi in of the scheme on ground level Reserve Bank's Monetary related to sedition, public nui- Ram" slogan that made against the government or the New Delhi. scheme will witness will be started from the sched- Policy Committee continued sance, hurting religious feelings headlines in Bengal during against the spirit of that letter to Prime Minister are being put in Narendra Modi may be free funds flow. The uled date. national elections this year. its accomodative stance. and insulting with an intent to read it like that, " jail, the media is being crushed. invited to take part in the func- decision will also send It is fundamentally a welfare provoke breach of peace. "What is happening to us? I Gopalakrishnan asked, 78, "Presently an ideological fight is tion to be organised on scheme for farmers under Reacting sharply to the reg- heard about this in total disbelief adding, "When someone going on in the country and it's October 15 to mark its imple- positive vibes about which financial assistance will AYODHYACASE istration of the FIR against because I cannot imagine any criticises the government it is about if the country be ruled by mentation. the relationship of the be provided to the farmers of court admitting a case of eminent film personalities, not sedition. We are living in a one person and one ideology and If it materialises, the State with the Centre the State. The list of eligible SC to wrap up writers and others, Congress sedition against that letter... it is democracy". all the others should shut their Centrally-sponsored scheme farmers will be prepared and leader Rahul Gandhi alleged mouth," asked Gandhi angrily. He will witness free funds flow. financial assistance will be the country was moving order on August 20, accepting eminent personalities, also was speaking to the media after The decision will also send in the State. distributed to them. hearing on towards becoming an "author- my petition upon the receipt of including filmmakers Mani visiting his constituency Wayanad positive vibes about the rela- The YSR Rythu Bharosa Among other things that are itarian state" where anybody which an FIR was lodged at the Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap, to show solidarity with the tionship of the State with the scheme is part of the YSRCP's likely to come up for discus- Oct 17 who said anything against Sadar police station here," Ojha Shyam Benegal, actor protesters opposing night traffic Centre. election manifesto and as sion during the Jagan-Modi NEW DELHI: The Supreme Modi or his government was said. Soumitra Chatterjee and ban on the national highway Already at loggerheads with promised it was successfully meeting are project funding, Court Friday said it would put behind bars. He said nearly 50 signatories vocalist Shubha Mudgal in passing through Bandipur Tiger the TDP, the BJP will send a launched in June 2019 by the financial status of the State, wrap up the hearing in the The case was lodged fol- to the letter were named as July this year. Reserve in Kerala. signal that YSRCP is a better new government. The imple- Polavaram project, capital issue politically sensitive Ram lowing an order by accused in his petition, which It said that the lynching of bet in its aspirations to emerge mentation of this scheme is and the promises made in the Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid Muzaffarpur Chief Judicial accused them of having "tar- Muslims, Dalits and other as the main Opposition party scheduled to get underway AP Reorganisation Act. land dispute at Ayodhya by Magistrate Surya Kant Tiwari nished the image of the coun- minorities must be stopped October 17. A 5-judge on a petition by local advocate try and undermined the immediately, while stressing Constitution bench headed Sudhir Kumar Ojha, who impressive performance of the there was "no democracy with- by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, claimed, among other things, prime minister", besides "sup- out dissent". CM AT INDRAKEELADRI on the conclusion of 37th day that the letter supported seces- porting secessionist tenden- It also noted that the 'Jai Shri of the hearing, fixed the sched- sionist tendencies". cies". Ram' slogan was reduced to a ule for the final leg of the "The CJM had passed the The letter was written by 49 "provocative war cry". lengthy arguments. The bench said the Muslim sides to the dispute would complete the arguments on October 14 and thereafter, two days would be Huzurnagar by-poll: EC granted to the Hindu parties to sum up their rejoinders by October 16, and October 17 transfers Suryapet SP would be the last day for wrapping up the hearing. The PNS n HYDERABAD R Bhaskaran has been bench, also comprising justices appointed as the new SP of S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, In a rude jolt to the ruling Suryapet. R Venkateswarlu is Ashok Bhushan and S A Telangana Rashtra Samiti in likely to be shifted to the state Nazeer, had earlier fixed the the high-stakes Huzurnagar headquarters and posted in a deadline of October 18 to by-poll, the Election position that has no connection conclude the hearing. Commission of India (ECI) on with the by-poll. Several times Friday transferred Suryapet SP in the past two weeks both Ravirala Venkateshwarlu, after Congress and BJP leaders had opposition parties complained alleged that the outgoing SP ‘Big mistake’ to that the senior police officer Venkateswarlu was succumb- Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy flanked by auto drivers is all smiles during Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy carrying ‘Pattu Vastrams' (silk clothes) which he offered to Goddess Kanakadurga atop the launch of Vahana Mitra scheme in Eluru on Friday had been acting in favour of ing to pressures from the rul- TRS candidate Sanampudi ing party and acting in favour the Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on Friday. Temple officials, including Executive Officer Suresh Babu, and priests accorded a shoot down our traditional welcome with Purna Kumbham to the Chief Minister. own chopper: CM launches Vahana Saidi Reddy. of TRS candidate Saidi Reddy. Air chief GOVT INVOKES ESMA AS TALKS FAIL PNS n NEW DELHI Mitra scheme Srinath Reddy is The shooting down of an Mi- TSRTC strike from today 17 V5 helicopter by the Indian PNS n VIJAYAWADA their applications would be Air Force (IAF) on February considered. Big blow to passengers ahead of Dasara festival APPA Chairman 27 was a "big mistake", Air Chief Minister YS The allowance of Rs 10,000 Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday would be given every year and PNS n HYDERABAD RTC staff on par with other gov- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Bhadauria said today. Six IAF launched the YSR Vahana the amount will be credited ernment employees. personnel and a civilian were Mitra scheme, which provides into the bank accounts direct- TSRTC buses will go off the The JAC representatives, who Senior journalist D Sreenath killed in the incident, which Rs 10,000 allowance to self- ly while the processing was roads from Saturday as talks did not budge from their posi- Reddy has been appointed as took place on a day Indian and employed drivers of autos, done in a transparent manner. between the three-member IAS tion that the government must Chairman of the Andhra Pakistani fighter planes taxis and maxi-taxis, and It was during his 3,648 km officers' committee appointed give a written commitment to Pradesh Press Academy exchanged fire along the Line announced that the scheme padayatra that the promise by the state government and resolve their demands with a (APPA). of Control. Action is being would be extended till month- was made at this very same representatives of the Joint specific timeframe, walked out Chief Minister YS taken against two officers. "It end for those who could not place where he announced Action Committee (JAC) of during discussions on Friday. Jaganmohan Reddy issued was a big mistake on our part. apply on time. that when his government TSRTC employees and workers services in line with peak JAC convener E Ashwathama orders to this effect on We accept it," the Air Chief Addressing the gathering at comes to power, Rs 10,000 unions proved sterile for the demand expected in view of Reddy said, with no commit- Thursday. Srinath Reddy had said, adding that a Court of the indoor stadium here on would be given to self- third consecutive day on Friday. Dasara festival. ment from the State govern- served the Andhra Pradesh inquiry had completed its sit- Friday, he said that Rs 10,000 employed drivers of auto, taxis However, RTC management The JAC had expressed its ment, they were left with no Union of Working Journalists tings last week. is for recurring expenses like, and maxi cabs. A clipping of has decided to operate about resolve to go on indefinite strike option but to observe strike. (APUWJ) and took part in the insurance and maintenance of his earlier speech and promise 10,500 buses by hiring private from October 5 in support of its Except for security and para- movements for the cause of the vehicle to procure fitness made in May 2018 was shown vehicles, including school buses, demands, which include merg- medical staff, all TSRTC work- Rayalaseema region. He is a certificate and said that those to the gathering, which drew and engaging temporary dri- er of RTC employees with the ers and employees will partici- native of Koraguntapalle in TODAY who could not make it on time a huge round of applause. vers, conductors and other state government staff and pate in the strike commencing Pulivendula mandal of Kadapa D Sreenath Reddy ALMANAC can apply till month end and Continued on Page 3 staffers. The idea is to ensure bus implementation of PRC for from tonight. district. Month & Paksham: Ashwini& Sukla Paksha Panchangam Not up to China to decide on Blockchain to connect AP shrimp Tithi : Saptami : 09:50 am Nakshatram: Mula : 01:19 pm Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Dalai Lama’s successor: Sangay farmers with US importers any important work) Rahukalam: 09:07 am – 10:35 am PNS n DHARAMSALA for 60 years and where the SUMIT ONKA Shrimp is India's strengthen shrimp cultivation as Tibetan government-in-exile is n VISAKHAPATNAM a sustainable long-term growth Yamagandam: 01:33 am – 03:01 pm largest agricultural Lobsang Sangay, the President headquartered. industry. Using blockchain tech- Varjyam: 11:39 am - 01:19 pm of the Tibetan government-in- Over 300 Tibetans from 24 Walmart Inc is piloting a export, with the US nology in the shrimp supply 11:37 pm - 01:20 am exile, has said that it is not up countries have gathered to blockchain technology for end- as its largest market, chain supports this effort. Gulika: 06:10 am - 09:07 am to China to decide on a suc- discuss the relationship to-end traceability of shrimp taking a 46% share Blockchain is a way to digi- cessor to the Dalai Lama after between the lineage of the sourced in Andhra Pradesh tize data and share information Good Time: (to start any important work) of India's shrimp Amritakalam: 06:39 am - 08:19 am his eventual death, but instead Dalai Lama and the Tibetan and shipped to select Sam's across a complex supply chain the Dalai Lama himself. people. club location in the US. The network in a secure and trust- Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:40 am - 12:28 pm exports by value in "The institution of the Dalai "The Dalai Lama and the pilot project is the first known 2018 ed manner. It could also mon- VIJAYAWADA Lama should continue and Dalai Lama Tibetan people are inseparable. use of blockchain to track itor food safety procedures the reincarnation of Dalai The great legacy of the Dalai shrimp exports from the farmer throughout the growth and WEATHER Lama should be decided by poison and discourages reli- Lama should continue," Sangay in India to an overseas retailer. enhancing food traceability and Pradesh, the heartland of processing of the shrimp. Forecast: Isolated Thunderstorms only the Dalai Lama himself," gious practice," he said. said. China has repeatedly said Ultimately, it will help seafood transparency for consumers in shrimp farming in India, the Blockchain could thus add a Temp: 32/24 Sangay said in an interview Sangay was speaking on the it has the sole authority to farmers in the region to the US. State government is encourag- level of visibility to bring extra Humidity: 88% with Kyodo News. sidelines of the three-day 3rd select the reincarnations of strengthen the shrimp supply Shrimp is India's largest agri- ing farmers to improve quality peace of mind and value to over- Sunrise: 06.06 "Especially not the Special General Meeting of Tibetan Buddhist religious fig- chain and reinforce customer cultural export, with the US as standards and comply with seas customers and reinforce Sunset: 06.02 Communist Party of China, Tibetans that began Thursday ures, including the Dalai Lama, trust in the product, helping its largest market, taking a 46% stringent US monitoring pro- India's status as a trusted source Current Weather Conditions which is an atheist organiza- in Dharamsala, where the as a legacy inherited from promote India as a preferred share of India's shrimp exports grammes to win the trust of the of seafood. Updated October 04, 2019 5:00 PM tion, which says religion is a Dalai Lama has lived in exile China's emperors. source of seafood, while also by value in 2018. In Andhra US retailers and consumers and Continued on Page 3 VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5, 2019 region 02

Indira Sivasailam Autorickshaw drivers get cash Endowment Medal IIT-Madras designs world-class presented to under Vahana Mitra scheme Pantula Rama PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM cruise terminal for Vizag PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM The 10th Indira Sivasailam Auto-rickshaw drivers were Endowment medal was PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM all smiles in the north coastal bestowed upon leading Andhra after the ministers Carnatic music exponent As the design of the world-class distributed Rs 10,000 to each Dr.Pantula Rama at the annu- cruise terminal readied by IIT- of the driver under Vahana al Indira Sivasailam Madras, the Visakhapatnam Mitra scheme on Friday. Endowment Concert. Port Trust sets a target to The annual scheme bene- The Indira Sivasailam complete the terminal work by fits 1.74 lakh people in the Foundation was instituted March 2021. State and 24,512 in by MallikaSrinivasan in The port will also construct Visakhapatnam district cost- memory of her mother Indira another container terminal. ing around Rs 24.5 crore. Sivasailam. Three accompa- The terminal will largely help Minister for Tourism M nying artistes, Vidwan R.K. to tap the tourism potential of Srinivasa Rao distributed the Shriramkumar (Violin), the region. The target set for the cash in Visakhapatnam while Vidwan, J.Vaidyanathan completion of the deadline is by Deputy Chief Minister (Mridangam) and Vidushi March 2021 as the IIT-Madras Pamula Pushpasrivani gave Bhagyalakshmi M. Krishna has prepared the design, said away the cheques in (Morsing) were awarded the VPT Deputy Chairman PL Vizianagaram district. Indira Sivasailam Foundation Haranadh (IRTC), while shar- Speaking on the occasion, 10th Anniversary Special ing the progress of the port over Pushpasrivani said Chief Award for their exceptional the 86 years. Minister YS Jaganmohan accessories. n Minister for Tourism M performance as accompany- The VPT has already got the Reddy promised to pay the Chairman of VMRDA ing artistes. Srinivasa Rao green signal from the Ministry n n said Haranadh. The exit for drivers on May 14 in Eluru Dronamraju Srinivasa Rao Dr. Pantula Rama along of Shipping to develop a world- The construction The terminal will largely help to cruise passengers will be from and kept his promises. She said the chief minister YS distributed the cash in withR.K. Shriramkumar, J. class cruise terminal cruise at work was tap the tourism potential of the the St Aloysius School gate said the money would be Jagan Mohan Reddy ren- Visakhapatnam while Vaidyanathanand its inner harbour. After submit- awarded to JM region. The target set for the leading to the Beach Road. useful for paying insurance dered a great service by pro- Deputy Chief Minister Bhagyalakshmi M. Krishna ting a Detailed Project Report Baxi group. The completion of the deadline is by The facility at this port will and for annual maintenance. viding financial assistance Pamula Pushpasrivani enthralled the audience with (DPR) to identify facilities port will also March 2021 as the IIT-Madras have a draft of around 14 Vizianagaram MLA to autorickshaw drivers who gave away the cheques their exceptional musical per- required for the development construct another has prepared the design, said metres and can easily accom- Kolagatla Veerabhdra Swamy otherwise borrow from pri- in Vizianagaram district formance at the Indira of a cruise terminal at its inner container VPT Deputy Chairman PL modate cruise vessels carrying and other local leaders were vate financiers. Sivasailam Endowment harbour, they received the nod terminal Haranadh (IRTC) about 2,000 passengers. present on the occasion. He appealed the beneficia- Concert held at and in collab- to go ahead with the develop- "International cruise passen- Minister M Srinivasa Rao, ries to follow traffic rules and vehicle service. oration with The Music ment. gers sailing from different parts who launched the scheme for since they availed financial Collector Vinay Chand Academy, Madras. The DPR took into consid- ger-cum-cargo ship that sails date passengers arriving on of the world can now enjoy our the district from Gurajada assistance from the govern- said the chief minister dur- Vidwan R.K. eration facilities required for from Vizag to the Andaman international cruise vessels at City of Destiny as well," said Kalakshetram, said the ment. Government whip ing his padayatra asked the Shriramkumar belongs to a attracting cruise vessels and and Nicobar Islands operated the multipurpose terminal Haranadh. money would be useful for Budi Mutyala Naidu said officials on how to help the family of eminent Carnatic also the architectural and by the island administration. being. Once ready, it will help the the unemployed youth who most of the drivers come the autorickshaw drivers and musicians. He was trained in structural designs apart from Once the cruise terminal The project will cost Rs 80 State government attract planned for purchasing an poorest families but provide the officials suggested him vocal music and violin by his the potential in Vizag for cruise comes up, VPT can become an crore, of which 50 per cent will tourists to the city by utilising autorickshaw through banks' cheapest service to the peo- about Vahana Mitra. Local grandfather R. tourism international cruise hub. be funded by the government the port facilities in an optimal loans. For others it would be ple. He said they should use MLAs were present on the K.VenkataramaShastry, a vet- At present, there is a passen- The terminal will accommo- and the balance by the port, manner. useful for repairs and buying this money for insurance occasion. eran violinist. Bridge Academy student tops AP ENC chief distributes green trophies Shortage of fund delaying payments Model School PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM test Flag Officer Commanding- to defence sector vendors in-Chief of Eastern Naval PNS n VIJAYAWADA Command (ENC) Vice- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Admiral Atul Kumar Jain pre- Basetty Venkata Sree sented the annual Poorvi Shortage of fund is delaying the Tejas, who studied Nausena Kaman Rajbhasha release of payments to the ven- Class III, IV and V at Trophy and Best Environment- dors in defence sector in some Bridge International Friendly Unit Trophies for the cases, conceded Vice Admiral Academy, Giddalur, year 2018-19 during the half- Sunil Anand, Controller of topped the admission yearly Command Staff meet- Logistics in Indian Navy. He was test for Class VI in ing held here on Thursday. taking up questions from the ven- Andhra Pradesh Model A release said ENC under- dors at the Vendors' Conclave Schools for 2019-20. takes numerous environment- conducted by Material He stood top in the friendly activities, including Organisation, Visakhapatnam in test by scoring 64 plantation drive, coastal association with Cll (Vizag marks in Prakasam dis- cleanup drive, implementa- INS Circars officials receiving award from Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Chapter) Representatives from trict. tion of 'no plastic zone', water Eastern Naval Command (ENC) Vice- Admiral Atul Kumar Jain in Visakhapatnam various firms, MSMEs, "We are proud of and energy conservation' and on Friday PSUs/DPSUs, Senior Officials Tejas. Kudos to his encouraged the participation from Cll and young entrepre- teachers too! And let's of units in these environmen- Initiative Unit under ENC for Base Victualling Yard, neurs participated in the conclave. Navy. When we are missing the the earliest. The conclaves are the ships, submarines and aircraft as not forget his parents tal friendly activities organised the year 2018-19. The Best Visakhapatnam has been The primary aim of this meet deadline, penalties are being best platform where Indian Navy well as establishments of the Basetty Sreekanth, a throughout the year to foster Environment-Friendly Unit - adjudged as winner and PTC was to spread awareness about imposed on us. But, why there is and vendors can interact with Indian Navy. The meet also technical officer in the clean and green environment. Rolling Trophy was awarded (K) has been adjudged as run- the procedures involved in delay in the payments?" asked a each other to understand the aimed to encourage entrepre- Mandal Development To further enhance the com- to the unit that adopts the best ners up of Best Environment- defence procurement, indigeni- vendor to the panellists during requirement of each other. A neurs, MSMEs and Start-ups to Office and his mother mitment and motivation of the environment-friendly activi- Friendly unit. sation, inspection modalities the discussion forum at the con- direct interaction helps to clarify get registered on Government Sowbhagyalakshmi, units about participation in ties and green practices that Naval Dockyard, and complex nature of naval clave. Some of them also want- doubts, share required informa- eMarket place (GeM), participate who works as a teacher environmental activities, 'Best are evaluated throughout the Visakhapatnam, was awarded inventory in addition to interac- ed to know about how small ven- tion and nurture the vendors to in indigenised manufacturing & in a government social Environmental Friendly Unit year. In Category I (Large the Poorvi Nausena Kaman tion on issues of mutual con- dors or start-ups with not a realize the 'Make In India' dream, development of products welfare Gurukul School Rolling Trophies' are awarded Unit) INS Eksila has been Rajbhasha Trophy and INS cerns. decent turn-over can participate said vice admiral Sunil Anand. towards reducing imports under in Giddalur. We look every year to the units excelling adjudged as winner and INS Dega is runners-up for the year Some of the vendors present in the tendering process and also Officials from the Indian Navy the aegis of 'Make in India' pro- forward to nurturing in the field of environmental Kattabomman has been 2018-19. ENC has been award- in the conclave raised the issue tax related issues. apprised the audience about the gramme and favourable policies many more shining protection since 2012. adjudged runners up Best ing these trophies annually to of late payment. "We are getting Vice Admiral Sunil Anand mandate and role of Material of the government to boost stars across all our INS Circars has been Environment-Friendly unit. its units for doing maximum the payment after one year of the directed the local concerned Organisations in providing logis- defence manufacturing by schools in the State." adjudged as the Best Green In Category II (Small Unit) official work in Hindi. delivering the product to Indian authorities to resolve the issues at tics/material support to the war- indigenous manufacturers. Clothes donated to ‘Name gate or stand after former test cricketer's name' Bathuku Jatka

PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM SKA Hussain, former cricketer priests, Potu workers and coordinator for Andhra Bandi special Former MLA and senior leader Cricketers Reunion and Vizag PNS n TIRUMALA The donation programme of YSRCP Malla Vijay Prasad Cricket Development, spoke took place at Vaibhavotsava demanded that a gate or stand be about the need and urged VDCA episode on orphans TTD Trust Board member V Mandapam in Tirumala on named after former Test cricketer to have Y Venugopala Rao's PNS n VIJAYAWADA Prasanthi donated Rs 20 Friday. from Andhra Pradesh K name on the stands, or at the gate lakhs worth clothes to 1,000 Additional executive offi- Venugopal Rao. of ACA VDCA Stadium. He also Bathuku Jatka Bandi, with its priests and potu workers for cer AV Dharma Reddy and Addressing a press conference, spoke about the players from direct and serious involvement rendering impeccable ser- temple deputy executive offi- along with SKA Hussain, K Vizag, who played for the State, with the lives of participants, has vices in the abode of Lord cer Harindranath were also Vijay Mohan, SM Ali, V to get voting rights to cast their been a major success under non- Venkateshwara. present. Brahmaji Rao, Shanmukesh and vote and to see Vizag cricket on fiction shows. The innovative Samuel Benjamin, here on the growth map of world which concept became a common Friday, Vijay Prasad said ond Test. Hence, a gate or a stand tions with Lodha Committee Venugopal has placed. platform for estranged couples VIJAYAWADA Venugopal should be honoured should be named after him. implementations and pave way Before they used to be seven and family members to sort out CII to set up a at the end of the current Test He gave a warning that if for young blood to run the asso- to eight cricketers from Vizag in their conflicts and in several This weekend episode is an BULLION RATES defence cluster match between India and South Visakhapatnam District Cricket ciation. He said that the present State teams, but now hardly one such instances helped them get eye opener for all the parents and GOLD Africa undergoing at the stadi- Association failed to implement VDCA office bearers have put 30 or two players can be seen in back together. This Saturday, the children out there who left their ` 38,190 (10 gm) in Visakhapatnam um. the same at the end of the Test years of service without a break State teams, he said. show will open its doors to kids and parents at orphanages ` During the last Test match match he would, along with all by changing positions among Vizag cricket needs to be orphanage kids and people from and old age homes. The host of 0 PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM between India and England saw former cricketers, would sit on a themselves and keep the voting developed and these present an old age home, who are under the show, actress Roja will dis- SILVER many past cricketers being hon- dharna at Gandhi Statue. rights with them and not allow- members should make way for the care of Dr Goutham Kumar, cuss with kids and old age peo- ` 45,500(1kg) Confederation of Indian oured at Vizag and after a gap of He also insisted that the ing others to become members new fresh ex-cricketers to run the founder of Serve Needy ple, what made their family ` 100 Industry of Andhra Pradesh two years Vizag is hosting its sec- VDCA should conduct elec- of the VDCA. game, he added. Organisation. members discard them. has decided to form a Defence Cluster for the benefit of the CHICKEN vendors and other stakehold- RATES `/KG ers. PREMIUM LIFESTYLE EXHIBITION INAUGURATED Defence cluster with inclu- Dressed/With Skin `133 sion of educational institu- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM sories, for an affordable price," different varieties of sarees and Without Skin `152 tions, industry members, said organiser Anita Agarwal. other garments," said Bilal, a Broiler at Farm `92 Startup initiatives of D'zire, the country's most premi- As many as seventy stalls are weaver of Ladakh in Jammu Government of India and um lifestyle exhibition, was inau- on display. Designers, weavers and Kashmir. Coming to jew- DRDO will be operational, gurated with best couture, exclu- and traders from Mumbai, ellery, a wide range of necklaces, EGG shortly and requested Navy sive garments and exquisite jew- Benares, Delhi, Kolkata, ear tops, studs, chains, bangles `/ support in this connection, ellery and high-end home décor Lucknow, Jaipur, Jammu and and other varieties are on display RATES 100 said J Srinivasa Raju, Vice products here on Friday. Kashmir, Hyderabad and other in the stalls arranged by Jewellery HYDERABAD 406 Chairman, CII Visakhapatnam Designers from all over the places are participating in the World of Usman Zariwala. VIJAYAWADA 422 Zone and Convenor, Aerospace country are exhibiting their prod- exhibition," she added. "We sell latest designs of jew- & Defence Panel, CII AP. The ucts in the two-day expo. "Visitors Malini, a designer of ellery and silver items for parties, VISAKHAPATNAM 420 cluster will connect all stake- can choose from latest jewellery Hyderabad, said all varieties of marriages and Dasara festival," RETAIL PRICE `4.22 (IN VIJAYAWADA) holders and share the Make in designed by experts, trousseau, dresses and children wear were said jewel designer and Jewellery India dream together, he added. lifestyle upholstery and acces- available in the stall. "We have World owner Usman of Mumbai.

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SEELAM AROZIE l ment in regard to the capital of numero uno in country' Sitting happy in the seat n VIJAYAWADA the State?" of power until He cites the example of Naya PNS n VIJAYAWADA It's political acrimony in full Jaganmohan Reddy took Raipur, the capital of l It is the aim of the glare bordering on triviality. over as the Chief Minister Chhattisgarh State. In just Disclosing the vision of Chief government to While Opposition Leader N of the State, the TDP about a span of 10 years, Naya Minister YS Jaganmohan provide housing for Chandrababu Naidu finds fault chief, instead of making Raipur has caught the imagina- Reddy for the all-round with the YSRCP government's any constructive criticism, tion of the world with its development of the State, all. Houses would decision to do away with pri- has been trying to whip world-class designing. He Minister for Municipal be provided to all vate liquor shops as a first step up passions on its recalled an international chan- Administration Botsa lower and middle towards total prohibition, he perceived failures. Be it nel featuring the construction Satyanarayana said that he is class people, said has failed in his duty to pre- reverse tendering in of the new city spending just keen to make Andhra scribe, or proscribe as to what about Rs 2,000 crore. Pradesh a role model in the Minister for Polavaram project, is to be done in this regard. Now, the question is how country. Municipal Sitting happy in the seat of musings over capital, much land and money does Addressing the stakehold- Administration review of Power Purchase power until Jaganmohan Amaravati need to be devel- ers' meeting here on Friday, Botsa Reddy took over as the Chief Agreements (PPAs), the oped as a capital of a State in he pointed out that if the Minister of the State, the TDP new sand policy, or the this country? That is for any- sales of cement and steel are extend the BPS in the future. Satyanarayana chief, instead of making any recruitment of body's imagination, taking high it is an indication of "There are many unautho- l He asked the constructive criticism, has been Village/Ward Secretaries - Naya Raipur's experience into development. It is the aim of rised layouts in the State. trying to whip up passions on the TDP's criticism is consideration. the government to provide Online system will be further stakeholders to give its perceived failures. Be it shallow and mischievous The ruling YSRCP has housing for all. Houses strengthened. We shall set their suggestions reverse tendering in Polavaram scored a brownie point by dri- would be provided to all right loopholes, if any. We for preparing project, musings over capital, ving home its decentralisation lower and middle class peo- shall provide self-declara- review of Power Purchase guage used in social media just Opposition's main problem is Opposition is raising many an agenda in the State (barring ple. "The YSRCP govern- tion facility for vacant sites. master plans. A Agreements (PPAs), the new to gain sympathy from his the manner in which the eyebrow. Collaborating with Krishna and Guntur dis- ment is people-friendly. The Membership under RERA is working group sand policy, or the recruitment partymen. recruitment was done. this view, an upcountry jour- tricts). The TDP and Jana advice and suggestions of all under consideration," Botsa would be of Village/Ward Secretaries - If politics means just whip- Significantly, the Opposition nalist from Delhi asked this Sena cried foul over a spate of stakeholders will be taken said and disclosed that mas- constituted to study the TDP's criticism is shallow ping the ruling party without TDP, and more particularly its correspondent during the statements made by the rul- into consideration." ter plans would be prepared and mischievous . taking the public opinion into president N Chandrababu launch of an R&D centre by a ing party supporters that Stating that there are some by April. the rules in Naidu, who claims to have account, the discourse will be Naidu has spewed venom on global agricultural company Amaravati will just be a seat problems in layouts, he He asked the stakeholders neighbouring States over 40 years of political expe- reduced to crass bitterness. the initiative questioning the at Bhimadole in West Gofavari of power with structures admitted that there is a delay to give their suggestions for rience, has been taking the help Here in the State, over one lakh veracity of the entire process of district, as to what is happen- required for governance of in issue of building plans preparing master plans. A of social media comments, to jobs have been created in the recruitment. Buttressing this ing in this State. "Says he, "I was the State and the development these days. working group would be 25 issues and assured that the corner the government. Those Village/Ward Secretariats in view, a Telugu daily and its taken round the capital region, activities will be taken up It is natural for the builders constituted to study the rules government would take them who are aware of the social four months of the YSRCP channel tried unsuccessfully to but I could not find any struc- wherever the conditions are to assume that the building in neighbouring States and into consideration, he admit- media would never dare quote coming to power. It is no mean 'expose' the government's ploy ture worth its name built dur- congenial. But, this is not to fees are hefty, he said the steps would be taken to ted that sand scarcity was the comments or abuses to but- achievement by any stretch of to fill the Secretariats with its ing the five years of the previ- the liking of the Opposition government is not increasing implement the best prac- creating some problems. tress their argument. But, he imagination, a fact that the henchmen. ous TDP government. What is TDP, which did little during the fees for the sake of earn- tices. Similarly, inconvenience is has been spending most of his TDP has indirectly acknowl- The brazenness with which Chandrababu Naidu's grouse its rule to give concrete shape ing revenue. He made it clear Stating that the stakehold- being caused due to rains, he time on using the same lan- edged. The principal all this is being done by the against the YSRCP's govern- to its rhetoric. that the government would ers had brought to his notice added.

Blockchain to CAPSULE ‘Naidu CM lays foundation TDP backs stir against spreading connect AP uranium mining blatant lies’ for Govt Medical shrimp farmers PNS n VIJAYAWADA with US importers PNS n VIJAYAWADA n N Chandrababu Naidu Continued from Page 1 reminded that it was the Continuing his tirade against College in Eluru Telugu Desam Party (TDP) TDP chief N Chandrababu "The possibility of trans- late Chief Minister YS n chief N Chandrababu Naidu Rajasekhara Reddy, who Naidu, Chief Minister YS PNS VIJAYAWADA will be made available to the forming the seafood commu- has extended his support to the Jaganmohan Reddy lamented students of the district and the nity with blockchain technol- movement against uranium had given the green signal Naidu for his remarks laden Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan modern medical services will ogy exists and organisations SCR to run mining. for uranium mining in with blatant lies. Speaking at Reddy on Friday laid the foun- be more accessible to the poor. need to do the work to test its Dasara specials Addressing a meeting of Kadapa district the Vahana Mitra launch pro- dation stone for the District residents are happy potential to optimise supply party leaders at the State office n Stating that five villages in gramme in Eluru on Friday, the Government Medical College that more research and chain processes. As one of the VIJAYAWADA: In order to clear on Friday, he demanded that Chief Minister said, "N in Eluru. The government has advanced medical facilities in most traded commodities in extra rush of passengers during Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan the district were destroyed Chandrababu Naidu has been already released Rs 20 crore for the medical field will be made the world, seafood has a com- Dasara festival, two special Reddy spell out his govern- by YSR, Naidu said now spreading canards against our the college out of the total bud- available to the public. plex and wide-reaching supply trains will be run between ment's stand on the issue. He the entire Nallamala government as we have been get of Rs 266 crore allocated for Officials confirmed that the chain, which makes testing Secunderabad and Kakinada reminded that it was the late region is in danger launching welfare schemes, its construction. Government General Hospital and further developing tech- Town via Guntur, Vijayawada and Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara which are getting national The government sanctioned has all the required and nec- nology-assisted traceability pro- Bhimavaram Town. Train No. Reddy, who had given the which 50 people had died. received just 1.73 lakh applica- exposure. Hence, he has been the college in 2018 and the essary infrastructure, mod- grammes an important step. It 07011 Secunderabad - Kakinada green signal for uranium min- The YSRCP government is tions and this a failure of the spreading lies to divert the Medical Council of India ern medical equipment, beds, is encouraging to see a retail Town special train will depart ing in Kadapa district. adamantly going ahead with government, he said. attention of the people." (MCI) had earlier issued land and medical team in leader like Walmart participate Secunderabad at 19.25 hrs on Stating that five villages in the reverse tendering process Naidu said a woman had "On October 2, we launched guidelines for the construction place as per the MCI norms. in seafood blockchain testing," 5th October, 2019 (Saturday) the district were destroyed by though the Opposition parties committed suicide unable to Village Secretariat system, which of the building. Initially, 100 It serves a wide range of dis- said John Connelly, president of and arrive Kakinada Town at him, Naidu said now the entire had warned against it. He bear harassment by YSRCP is one of its kind and unique in seats would be allocated. ciplines, including General the National Fisheries Institute 07.30 hrs on the next day. In the Nallamala region is in danger. alleged that bidders are being workers in the garb of Village the entire country. Unable to A 518-bed hospital is locat- Medicine, Gynaecology, in the US in a press release. return direction, Train No. 07012 Naidu questioned,"Why is intimidated to ensure that only Volunteers at Gadimoga in digest the popularity we were ed in an area of 12 acres close General Surgery, Paediatrics, For this pilot, the company Kakinada Town - Secunderabad Jaganmohan Reddy not one contractor comes forward Tallarevu mandal. Village getting, he started speaking lies to the college. As the college Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology, worked closely with Andhra special train will depart Kakinada responding though agitations to take part in the tendering Volunteers were collecting that we were selling liquor on requires around 50 acres of TB & CD, Skin and STD, Pradesh-based seafood proces- Town at 18.10 hrs on 8th are going on against uranium process. "Jaganmohan Reddy Dasara mamools from elderly that day." "We proved our sin- land, the government is plan- Trauma care and ICU. The sor Sandhya Aqua and the US- October, 2019 (Tuesday) and mining in Allagadda and other is reversing the development and physically challenged pen- cerity on October 1 through the ning to build the college close hospital was developed into a based supplier Stanley arrive Secunderabad at 08.50 parts of the Kurnool district?" process," he added. sioners at Rudraram in excise policy wherein we have to the hospital and then acquire super specialty hospital during Pearlman Enterprises Inc to add hrs on the next day. En route He said the TDP has Alleging that four sections of Machilipatnam mandal, he cut down 20% of the existing land on the outskirts of the city the late Chief Minister YS the shrimp supply chain to the theses special trains will stop at expressed its support to the all- people were cheated in four alleged. The government had liquor shops, reduced the liquor to build hostels for 380 students Rajasekhara Reddy's tenure. blockchain-enabled IBM Food Cherlapalli, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Piduguralla, party meeting to be held at months by the government, failed to pay salaries to four sale timings and are working and accommodation for teach- The Chief Minister, who Trust and create shared value for Sattenapalli, Guntur, Vijayawada, Allagadda on October 6. Naidu said Jaganmohan Reddy lakh panchayat employees, towards total prohibition." ing and non-teaching staff. was in the West Godavari dis- the entire shrimp farm-to-table Gudivada, Kaikalur, Akividu, On efforts to retrieve the cap- is in the habit of saying one Naidu said and alleged that the Taking a serious view of the The Chief Minister has set trict for the first time since he continuum. Walmart Inc has Bhimavaram Town, Tanuku, sized boat from the River thing and doing another. He State government had plunged TDP leader's remarks, the the target of completing the assumed office on May 30, was collaborated with IBM on the Nidadavolu, Rajahmundry, Godavari, Chandrababu Naidu said the Chief Minister had into financial crisis only Chief Minister said whenever construction by 2021 and the accompanied by Deputy Chief use of blockchain technology to Dwarapudi and Samalkot said though the incident had deceived women in the first because of its inefficiency. our government is launching a funding would be taken from Minister Alla Kali Krishna enhance global food traceabil- stations in both the directions. taken place 20 days ago, the month, farmers in the second, The TDP chief further major event which has the the fiscal year of 2019-2020. Srinivas, Pilli Subhash ity since 2017. The two partners These special trains consist of YSRCP government is indiffer- youth in the third, and five alleged that instead of focusing potential of being watched by The GO No 114 was already Chandrqa Bose, local MP have already launched several one AC II Tier, three AC III Tier, ent to the issue. He sought to lakh auto, maxi cab and taxi on development, Jaganmohan people of the nation, he comes issued to this effect on October Kotagiri Sridhar, District initiatives to strengthen food Sleeper Class Coaches. know why a judicial inquiry was drivers in the fourth. Reddy was only planning to up with such frivolous episodes 1. With the establishment of Collector Revu Muthyala Raju safety in the fresh produce not ordered into the incident in The government has come out of his cases. to hog limelight. this college, medical education and Minister Taneti Vanitha. supply chain. Special trains between Chennai and Secunderabad Lord Malayappa Swamy bewitches ‘Govt will achieve goals in rural devt’ n VIJAYAWADA: In order to clear PNS AMARAVATI The department plans to extra rush of passengers, two develop internal highways, hor- special trains will be run devotees in ‘Mohini avataram' The government will achieve ticulture and fisheries. The gov- between MGR Chennai Central goals in rural employment, ernment has ordered to conduct and Secunderabad. MGR according to Minister for drainage and water purification Chennai Central - Secunderabad Panchayat Raj Peddireddy drives, he said and asked officials - MGR Chennai Central (02 Ramachandra Reddy. In a review to focus on Village Secretariats, services). Train No. 06059 MGR meeting here on Friday, he issued Anganwadis and schools that are Chennai Central - Secunderabad ordered to District Collectors to deprived of facilities. In order to special train will depart MGR release Rs 10 crore under the get more funds from the Central Chennai Central at 19.30 hrs National Rural Employment government, Andhra Pradesh (Friday) on 11th October, 2019 Guarantee Act (NREGA) to should be ahead in NREGA and arrive Secunderabad at every constituency in the State. progress, he said. The Minister 08.25 hrs (Saturday). In the Ramachandra Reddy said is keen and instructed the offi- return direction, Train No. 06060 "Meetings should be held every scheme, and there should be 20 cials to take action immediate- Secunderabad - MGR Chennai month to achieve the National per cent additional progress ly if any complaint is reported Central special train will depart Rural Employment Guarantee compared to previous year.' against field assistants. Secunderabad at 20.00 hrs (Sunday) on 13th October, 2019 and arrive MGR Chennai Central at 10.00 hrs (Monday). En route, these special trains will stop at CM launches Vahana Mitra scheme Sulurpeta, Nayudupeta, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali, Guntur, Continued from Page 1 we have evolved YSR Vahana Department officials and staff. Piduguralla, Miyalaguda and Mitra scheme, which will pro- The auto drivers had Nalgonda stations in both the The allowance was given to vide Rs 50,000 to the self- thanked him for keeping up his directions. These special trains 1,73, 531 drivers with the click employed drivers in five years word and for showing the consist of one AC II Tier, three of button and the amount was and road tax is abolished. Such recognition. AC III Tier, Sleeper Class directly credited into their a scheme is available only in Earlier, the Chief Minister Coaches. respective bank accounts, our state and nowhere in the went round the stalls, showcas- which has shown to the peo- country,' he said. You are the ing the Navaratnas and inter- Train rescheduled ple on screen as a sample leaf people who ferry the passen- acted with people of various PNS n TIRUMALA While all the other Vahana ing Mohini throws the demons lead a righteous, spiritual of transparency from the book gers safely to their destinations Departments from Amma VIJAYAWADA: Due to track Sevas were carried by some (Asura) in confusion and wins life. In other words, through of governance of YS and there are more welfare Vodi, to Water Resources stall maintenance work at Chennai The bright Sunny day on divine flora and fauna as vehi- the celestial battle in favour of Mohini Avatara, the lord Jaganmohan Reddy. schemes in the offing. to Rythu Bharosa and other Egmore station from 10th Friday, witnessed Lord cles start from Vahana the deities (Devata). enlightens his devotees not to 'I have seen with my own YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had welfare schemes. October to 07th December, Malayappa Swamy in His most Mandapam, here the Lord The objective of the fall prey to worldly desires eyes the difficulties of auto dri- earlier posed with auto drivers A banner of YSR Kanti 2019, the following train is bewitching Avatara of Mohini, pulls out Himself gracefully on Mohini avatara also indi- and come out of that "Maya". vers. I have seen, I have heard and worn the khaki shirt, the Velugu, to be launched on rescheduled. Train No. 12390 the cosmic damsel on the a colorfully decorated palan- cates that the entire universe TTD Chairman YV Subba and I am here, was the assur- uniform of auto driver, which October 10, was released on Chennai Egmore - Gaya Weekly colourfully decked palanquin quin, bejewelled, well dressed is spell bound under the Reddy, EO Anil Kumar ance I had given. With the daily he retained throughout the the occasion. Those who Express scheduled to depart on the fifth day of annual sporting a parrot in one hand, Mystic Moha and that the Singhal, Addl EO AV Dharma earning of Rs 200 to Rs 500 you function. He reminded time attended the meeting include, Chennai Egmore at 07.00 hrs is Brahmotsavams. The beauty of sitting majestically, charming Lord of Tirumala is the king- Reddy, CVSO Gopinath Jatti, people have told me that it was and again the services ren- Deputy Chief Ministers Pilli rescheduled to depart at 08.00 the avatara enhanced with the devotees which commences pin and key architect of this ACVO Sivakumar Reddy, becoming difficult to run the dered by Village and Ward Subhashchandra Bose, Alla hrs from 10th October to 07th presence of silver idol of Sri from Srivari temple. According high drama in the universe. Temple DyEO Haridranath, family and pay the insurance Volunteers in getting the data Nani, Ministers Perni Nani T December, 2019. Krishna Swamy on another to legends, the Lord's appear- He informs the devotees to Peishkar Lokanadham and and other expenses required for and putting the work in place Vanita, Ch Sriranganadha Raju palanquin. ance as bejeweled and charm- come out of this "Maya" and others took part. getting fitment certificate. Thus along with the Transport and other officials. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5, 2019 telangana 04

HEALTHCARE KCR submits 22-point TS to use drone for last-mile delivery charter of demands to Modi GOVT ADOPTS NEW FRAMEWORK TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS STATE PNS n HYDERABAD services are used as efficiently clinical partner in this drones Telangana IT as possible and will serve as the project, which I am sure is the In a bid to increase access to starting point for discussions next step in our journey of health care for communities Minister K T with civil aviation authorities. remote health care delivery." across the state, the Telangana Rama Rao said Telangana IT Minister K T This framework is part of the government has adopted a new the state has Rama Rao said the state has Drones and Tomorrow's framework to use drones for been pioneer in using technol- Airspace Portfolio, run out of last-mile delivery. Co-designed been pioneer in ogy for improving the lives of the World Economic Forum L VENKAT RAM REDDY National Investment and with the World Economic using the citizens. "Using drones to Centre for the Fourth n HYDERABAD Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) Forum (WEF) and Apollo technology for deliver blood and other med- Industrial Revolution India. It at Zaheerabad, Medak Hospitals Group company ical goods to people in remote brings together government, Chief Minister K District Healthnet Global Ltd, it will improving the and inaccessible areas is an business, start-ups, interna- Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday become the foundation for the exemplary project that demon- tional organisations and non- submitted a 22-point charter z Setting up of National pilot project to test drone deliv- lives of the strates use of technology for the governmental organisations to of demands to Prime Minister Institute of Design (NID) in ery, according to a release by citizens social good." co-design innovative policy Narendra Modi in New Delhi Hyderabad. The existing the WEF. Apollo Hospitals Group solutions to accelerate the ben- and drew his attention to the institute relocated to "Adopting this framework Joint Managing Director efits of emerging technologies need for early resolution of brings Telangana one step clos- solve, how to oversee opera- said Timothy Reuter, head of key factors in evaluating drone Sangita Reddy said, "We are such as drones, artificial intel- pending bifurcation issues. Vishakhapatnam after er to rolling out a system that tions and how to implement aerospace and drones, at the operations and the technical happy working with the World ligence, internet of things, and The meeting between Modi bifurcation. could save lives. It outlines them. We are looking forward World Economic Forum. requirements for each use case. Economic Forum and the blockchain while mitigating and KCR lasted about 50 min- z Sub-categorisation of SCs in what challenges drones can to the next steps of this project," The framework outlines the It will ensure that government Government of Telangana, as a the risks. utes. KCR is learnt to have dis- Telangana as per the cussed the proposed linking of resolution adopted by the TS Godavari and Krishna rivers by the Telangana and Andhra Legislative Assembly. Pradesh governments and z Sanction of IIIT under PPP Revanth takes on govt ‘Parsis’ burial ground encroached upon' sought the Centre's financial model at Karimnagar assistance for the project. z Enhancement of reservations PNS n HYDERABAD In a memorandum submit- for BCs in employment and ted to the Prime Minister, the over TRT postings The members of the Telangana Chief Minister brought to his education (BC 37%, SC 15% State Minorities Commission notice the undue delay in and ST 10%) PNS n HYDERABAD TRT selected candidates visited the Parsis graveyard, implementing bifurcation- z 33% Reservation for OBCs even after two years. Revanth located in Kanteshwar village related promises made to and women in Parliament Congress MP from Reddy has extended his sup- in Nizamabad district here on Telangana in the AP and State Legislatures as per Malkajgiri A Revanth Reddy port to the selected candi- Friday. Reorganisation Act and in the took a dig at the TRS by stat- dates who tried to lay siege During their visit, the release of funds. the resolution adopted by the ing that the state government to the Pragathi Bhavan on Commission chairman, TS Legislative Assembly. would get a place in the Friday demanding the state Mohammed Qamaruddin, The major issues raised z Development of Hyderabad- Guinness Book of World government to allot posts to observed that only 0.11 GTS of by KCR include: Nagpur & Warangal- Records for its 'laziness'. the candidates who got land is covered by graveyard, Hyderabad Industrial He demanded the Chief selected. while the remaining 1.28 acres z Release of Rs 450 crore, Minister K Chandrashekhar Revanth Reddy, in his let- was occupied by the unautho- Corridors Rao to show the interest on ter, mentioned that the TRT rised persons. Mohammed being the fifth installment of z PMGSY (Prime Minister recruitment of jobs as he selected candidates have Qamaruddin instructed the financial assistance for Gram Sadak Yojana) funds was showing on Delhi tours brought to his notice that the Deputy Tahsildar, Kanteshwar backward districts in for upgrading 4,000 km and by-elections. Revanth candidates were selected for to conduct enquiry and to Telangana as per the State Reddy addressed an open TRT in 2017 examination. state under what authority the length of roads for better letter to the Chief Minister But the government has not unauthorised persons has and the members of the com- Minorities Welfare construction of building for Reorganisation Act, 2014. connectivity in backward demanding the latter to give yet given appointment come into possession and mission visited residential Department, Nizamabad, such locating Urdu Medium z Revival of Cement regions the appointment orders to orders to them. The selected accrued title over the Parsis schools being run under TIM- as overseas scholarships, Schools and sanction of Girls Corporation of India in z Road works in Left-wing the candidates who got jobs candidates were in fear that land. RIES. They expressed their Shadhi Mubarak schemes, College Urdu Medium at Adilabad district with help extremism affected areas. in TRT. whether the government will The Deputy Tahsildar satisfaction over the function- Economic Support and Malapally of Nizamabad. The from the National Highways On Friday, Revanth Reddy give appointment orders or assured that he would appraise ing of the residential schools. Training Programmes etc. members of the commission, Centre should bear full cost, said that he was shocked not. The TRT selection issue the facts to the Tahsildar and The DMWO Riyaz The chairman also received Shankar Luke, Gusti Noria, Authority of India. instead of the present 60:40 while knowing that the gov- is the best example as to how send report within a week. explained the chairman about representations from public Sardar Surender Singh and z Enhancement of the number ratio between Centre and ernment has not yet given the government shows inter- Later Mohammed the progress made on various with regard to implementa- others were present on the of Judges in Telangana High State. appointment orders to the est towards youth, he said. Qamaruddin, the Chairman developmental activities of tion of Urdu as 2nd language, occasion. Court from 24 to 42. z Full central funding for Tribal z Establishment of Indian University as Central Institute of Management University in Warangal CAPSULE FESTIVE MOOD (IIM) in Telangana. z One-time grant-in-aid of Rs VHR seeks Jana Sena z Sanction of Indian Institute of 1,000 crore for the Warangal Science Education and Textile Park 7 killed in two Research (IISER). z Declaration of Ramappa separate incidents support in by-polls z Sanction of Jawahar Temple as World Heritage Site Navodaya Vidyalayas in 23 z Sanction of revised cost for WARANGAL: In an unfortunate PNS n HYDERABAD announce their support to new districts the Flood Flow Canal incident, seven people were Congress in by-elections as he z Funds for killed and four others were Telangana Congress has is not available. executing/expediting pending KCR also met Union Home injured in two separate road sought the support of the Jana VH said that the Congress Minister Amit Shah and accidents in the erstwhile Sena party for the Huzurnagar will be strengthened with the railway projects in TS Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warangal district on Friday. by-elections. Congress senior support of Jana Sena in by- z Financial assistance to as part of his Delhi visit. KCR Three persons died and four leader V Hanumantha Rao elections and exuded confi- Mission Kakatiya and requested Amit Shah to issue a were injured when two cars visited the Jana Sena office dence that Congress candidate Mission Bhagiratha as notification approving changes were involved in a head-on here on Friday and submitted will win easily. in the TS zonal system to incor- collision at Singarajupally a letter in this regard. VH alleged that the TRS recommended by NITI porate two new districts creat- village in Devaruppula mandal Later at the Gandhi Bhavan, government has kept Aayog (Rs 5,000 crore and ed in 2019. The TS Chief in Jangaon district. The Hanumantha Rao stated that Sapranches Association pres- Rs 19,205 crore respectively) Minister requested Rajnath deceased were identified as the Jana Sena representatives ident Bhumaiah Yadav, who z Setting up of Steel Plant at Singh to hand over required Kommu Krishana (38) of have given clear assurance on was on his way to Huzurnagar Bayyaram in Khammam defence lands in Secunderabad Peddamaduru, Manideep (35) extending its support to on September 27 to file his Cantonment limits to help and Soma Narsaiah (40) of Congress in the by-elections. nominations, in Niramal in jail district as promised in the widen roads and build flyovers Jangaon. The three injured are VH said that the Jana Sena by arresting him near State Reorganisation Act. for easing traffic congestion in undergoing treatment at Women employees celebrate Bathukamma at Aranya Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday chief Pawan Kalyan will Suryapet. z Release of funds for the the area. Jangaon area hospital. In another incident, a car rammed an ambulance between Katakshapur and Mohammad Nine fined for Gousepally village in Warangal Dates for Army recruitment rescheduled Rural district. Four persons drunk driving including an eight-month-old PNS n HYDERABAD States of Andhra Pradesh, on the date of recruitment, infant died in the accident. Four PNS n HYDERABAD Telangana, Gujarat, Kerala, Height -160 Cms, Chest - others were injured. The Territorial Army (TA) will con- Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, 77 cms with minimum expan- deceased belonged to A court imposed a fine of duct Recruitment Rally for the Karnataka, Rajasthan, Goa, sion of 5 cms and weight 50 Bheemaram of Hanamkonda. Rs10,500 each on nine per- units of TA Group Union Territories of Dadar & kgs and above. Education sons who were caught during Headquarters, Southern Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Qualification for General Duty drunk and driving checks in Command (Zone-IV) at Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. Soldier is 10th or Equivalent People throng the city. The penalty was Secunderabad, Deolali and Online registration on pass with 45% marks in aggre- bus stands imposed on the persons after Belgaum centres. Recruitment https://forms.gle/GjQfTYoBTfx gate & 33% in each subject or the traffic police filed for Soldier (General Duty), yBSkT7 is mandatory for can- pass/qualified in higher class KARIMNAGAR: With TSRTC chargesheets against them in Soldier Clerk and Soldier didates who will be appearing (i.e. 12th or above). For Soldier strike seems imminent and is the court. The traffic police Tradesman in the Territorial for the recruitment rally at Tradesman 10th pass (for likely to commence from Friday had caught these drivers dur- Army will be conducted from Secunderabad Centre and the House Keeper and Mess midnight, people across the ing checks at Sultan Bazaar, October 30 to November 6 last date for registration is 20th Keeper-8th pass) and for district thronged the bus stands Falaknuma and Bahadurpura instead of 15 October to 25 October 2019 instead of 06th Soldier Clerk 10+2 pass from to reach to their native places. police station areas and October. November 2019. any stream with minimum Almost all the bus stations booked cases under Section The recruitment is being The candidates should be 60% marks in aggregate and were abuzz with heavy rush and 185 of MV Act. conducted for candidates of the between 18 to 42 years of age 50% marks in each subject. the rural services were found jam packed since morning. The usual rush of festival used to ‘KTR A DYNAMIC POLITICIAN' commence on Saturday but Hyderabad gets its first since the RTC has announced its strike schedule four days before and the talks between the government and trade NITI Aayog CEO praises IT Minister for biogas digester unions failed, the commuters and festival going public rush n PNS HYDERABAD n The new plant can generated every day in the city has increased in several attracting everyone towards Hyderabad of out which about 40 per cent quantum's for the last two A 25-kg capacity biogas plant convert wet waste into of garbage is feasible for com- days. On Friday, the RTC buses PNS n HYDERABAD politicians in India KT Rama Amitabh Kanth, patting KTR Summit for which Ivanka to convert wet waste into fuel cooking gas post, Bio Gas generation." are plying from Hyderabad to Rao today attracts everyone for his efforts in promoting Trump attended. Because he is and compost was inaugurated n Mayor said. the district headquarters with Authorities planning to The launch event of Micron towards Hyderabad. There Hyderabad as the best destina- one of our dynamic Ministers. at Greater Hyderabad increase its capacity to According to GHMC offi- twice to the capacity. Heavy Technology's global develop- can't be a better destination tion for global MNCs. We have a unique and great Municipal Corporation cials, the capacity of this bio- rush of people was reported ment centre in Hyderabad, than Hyderabad. Every top "Whoever comes to partnership. KT Rama Rao (GHMC) Transfer station, 10 tonnes gas plant would be upgraded to from all the bus stations across witnessed bountiful of cama- company of the world operates Hyderabad prospers and truly believes in the partner- Chandanagar, Serilingampally 10 tonnes in due course. "If all the district. Reports from the raderie between NITI Aayog from Hyderabad and they do grows. I'm sure even Micron ships, believes in handholding, on Friday. Arekapudi Gandhi, Mayor the major transfer stations set industrial belt of Godavarikhani, CEO Amitabh Kant and IT some very unique innovative will grow. I'm truly delighted he believes in being a great The first 'Bio- Bonthu Ramohan and GHMC up these plants, the overload of Ramagundam, Mancherial , and Industries Minister KT engineering, research and that you have come to facilitator and great catalyst. I Methanenization' gas plant Zonal Commissioner garbage on the transfer station Jagtial, Korutla and Siricilla Rama Rao, with the former development. All the great Hyderabad. You will be driven don't think you can get a bet- was set up with joint efforts of Harichandana Dasari. and the problem of shifting indicate heavy rush on the eve heaping praise on latter. innovations in the world today by a very very dynamic ter host than him in any other GHMC and Hindustan According to the Central garbage by GHMC will be of festivals. Though, the SCR is As soon as Amitabh Kanth are happening from the great Minister KTR. I have greatest place in the world," said Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Government guidelines, every easy," he added. running special trains, the rush was handed over the mike he city of Hyderabad. The future of regard and greatest of admi- Amitabh Kanth addressing which funded Rs 24.76 lakh, establishment which produces "If every citizen separates the is unlikely to reduce on the eve started terming KTR as the for Micron, which is the sec- ration for KT Rama Rao. He Micron's representatives and under Corporate Social more than 25 ks of garbage wet and dry waste at the source of Dasara. most dynamic politicians in ond largest manufacturer of personally drives companies. I heaping praise on KTR, as Responsibility. must set up a separate Compost using GHMC bins the city will India. "The very energetic, semiconducters, lies in India was very fortunate to work him everyone present on the occa- The plant was inaugurated and Biogas unit. "Around be more hygienic and sustain- vibrant and most dynamic and in Hyderabad," said for Global Entrepreneurship sion cheered. by Serilingampally MLA 5,000 tonnes of garbage is being able," said Arekapudi Gandhi. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS 30-year old man falls off Haryana remains fertile New-gen J&K entrepreneurs running train, dies JAMMU: A 30-year old man, who fell from a running train in Jammu, hit hard by internet blackout has succumbed to injuries, police PNS n SRINAGAR said on Friday. The man fell from ground for turncoats the Malwa Express train near PNS n CHANDIGARH The two-month-long suspen- Kunjwani railway crossing point in The term 'Aaya Ram Gaya Ram' is said sion of internet services in Jammu on Tuesday. He was taken Haryana, once infamous as to have originated when a legislator Kashmir — in the aftermath of to Government Medical College the land of turncoat politicians, from Haryana, Gaya Lal, changed his the Centre's withdrawal of (GMC) hospital for treatment, where continues to be a fertile ground J&K's special status on August he succumbed to injuries, police for them with many shifting political loyalty thrice in a matter of 5 — has hit hard the new gen- said. The body has been kept for their decades-old loyalties just days in 1967, barely a year after eration of entrepreneurs who identification at the hospital, they ahead of the upcoming assem- Haryana was carved out as a separate extensively use social media to said. bly polls. The ruling Bharatiya trade. Janata Party has been the first state on November 1, 1966. Scores of young men and choice for such 'Aaya Ram women across the Kashmir Gaya Ram' politicians while the valley had given wings to their Congress and the Jannayak jailed leader Ajay Singh prominent among them being his Kalanwali reserved seat in dreams and started doing busi- Coast Guard seizes Janta Party too has managed to Chautala, Rajdeep Phogat, Parminder Dhull, Naseem Sirsa district. ness via social media plat- Lankan fishing boat attract a few. Pirthi Singh and Anoop Ahmad, Ranbir Gangwa and INLD's vice president and its forms like Facebook and Scores of young men and women KOCHI: Indian Coast Guard has The term 'Aaya Ram Gaya Dhanak, all of whom joined Zakir Hussain, all of whom former state unit chief Ashok Instagram and depended on impounded a Sri Lankan fishing Ram' is said to have originat- the JJP while another legislator were rewarded with tickets to Arora also snapped his the internet to earn their liveli- across the Kashmir valley had given boat found fishing in Indian waters, ed when a legislator from Naseem Ahmad first switched fight the assembly polls. decades-old loyalty with his hood. However, their busi- wings to their dreams and started doing a Defence spokesman said here on Haryana, Gaya Lal, changed his over to the Congress and later All these politicians were parent party and joined the ness has been shut since the business via social media platforms like Friday. He said the boat, being political loyalty thrice in a came to the BJP fold. senior leaders of the party. Congress and was given tick- night of August 4, when inter- brought here, would be handed matter of days in 1967, barely All were disqualified under INLD's Rohtak district et from Thanesar. net services were suspended Facebook and Instagram and depended over to the police after initial a year after Haryana was the anti-defection law after leader Satish Nandal also While former Congress for security reasons. on the internet to earn their livelihood. investigation by the Coast Guard. carved out as a separate state petitions were filed before the switched his loyalties to the BJP MLA Sharda Rathore joined The services – across all The seizure comes a day after the on November 1, 1966. Speaker by INLD leaders and has been fielded against the BJP, former INLD Minister platforms – have remained Coast Guard arrested 18 Sri Lankan A few of the turncoats, who Abhay Singh Chautala and former Chief Minister late Jaswinder Singh Sandhu's suspended since and these internet, our customers are not ban on internet and mobile fishermen and impounded their were sitting MLAs, also had to Balwan Singh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda from son Gagandeep Sandhu joined new-generation entrepreneurs able to contact us and neither phone services, those girls also eight boats for fishing in Indian face disqualification. With INLD going through Garhi Sampla-Kiloi con- the Congress. Ex-INLD MLA have been virtually left jobless. are we. This has resulted in suffered. territorial waters off the Five legislators of the Indian rough times ever since its ver- stituency. Pradeep Chaudhary too joined Omaira, a resident of total loss." She said the government Nagapattinam coast in southern National Lok Dal (INLD), four tical split last year following a Lone MLA of the Shiromani the Congress while senior Srinagar, who runs the online She said several orders should restore the internet Tamil Nadu. of whom switched sides by feud in the Chautala clan, Akali Dal, Balkaur ditched INLD leader Rampal Majra outlet 'Craft World Kashmir' placed by their customers were services soon as access to it was joining the JJP, were disquali- desertions have hit the party SAD to join the saffron outfit, switched over to the BJP. with her friend Binish, said ready, but they were unable to the basic right of every indi- fied last month as members of the most ahead of the October barely days before the upcom- Tek Chand Sharma, who they are losing business due to dispatch those because of the vidual. the Haryana Assembly under 21 assembly polls. ing polls. was the lone BSP member, also the internet blockade. network gag. "It is our right and source of Ex-minister's supporters the anti-defection law by Majority of the legislators of Despite BJP ally SAD raising switched over to BJP. Former "Our business used to run "We used to get four to five livelihood. We can only wait attack BJP candidate's car Speaker Kanwar Pal. former Chief Minister Om strong objection to his joining, Minister and Congress leader through Facebook and orders every day, but every- for the restoration of the inter- Those disqualified were Prakash Chautala led party Balkaur Singh was rewarded Satpal Sangwan also joined Instagram. We display our thing has dried up now. We are net as it is the only medium Naina Singh Chautala, wife of have switched over to the BJP, with a ticket by the BJP from the JJP. work there only and do not sitting idle as our work which connects us with our MUMBAI: Supporters of former have a physical store. We have depends on the orders that we customers," she said. Maharashtra minister Prakash over 49,000 followers on used to receive through the Another such entrepreneur, Mehta, angry over denial of ticket to Instagram and received orders internet," she said. Sana, who uses the social their leader from Ghatkopar, Plea in HC online from our customers Omaira said they had media to reach customers to vandalised the car of Parag Shah, Applications for next year's and then delivered the prod- trained 14 girls, from under- sell suits and embroidery mate- the BJP candidate from the against new ucts," Omaira said. privileged families, who then rial, said not only were the cus- assembly seat, on Friday, police "Our business was going worked with the 'Craft World tomers unable to reach her, she said. The incident took place pet shop rules well before the internet block- Kashmir' for their only source could not place order herself around 11.15 am when Shah was Haj pilgrimage to go digital ade. With the suspension of of livelihood, but due to the due to the internet ban. on his way to file his nomination PNS n NEW DELHI papers for the October 21 polls, an PNS n NEW DELHI official said. As Shah, accompanied Interacting with A plea has been moved in the by a group of BJP activists, headed The filing of applications for the media after the Delhi High Court challenging to the venue of filling papers, men next year's Haj pilgrimage will meeting, Naqvi the constitutionality of the Research, innovation claiming to be supporters of Mehta be completely digital and the dog breeding and marketing reached their and stopped Shahs process will start from October said Haj 2020 will rules, including mandatory car, he said. Mehta's supporters 10, Minority Affairs minister be "100 per cent registration, framed under were angry over denial of ticket to Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi online" and a the Prevention of Corruption key to nation’s growth their leader from Ghatkopar (East), announced on Friday. Act (PCA) for running a pet PNS n ROORKEE Par panel to from where he won in 2014, by the He also said there will be 22 system has been shop. The petition, by an ruling party. They damaged the embarkation points in 2020. developed to association of pet shop own- Research, innovation and cre- car's glass and also other parts of review UIDAI’s "The new embarkation point Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi provide e-visa to ers, was first filed in the ative ideas will help the coun- the vehicle, he said. to be opened for Haj next year Supreme Court which had try achieve its national goals, Shah was unhurt, but remained will be at Vijayawada in ed the meeting. all the pilgrims directed it to approach the including 5 trillion USD econ- functioning seated inside the car till the crowd Andhra Pradesh. So, in Haj Interacting with the media high court. omy by 2025, President Ram PNS n NEW DELHI was dispersed, the official said. 2020, two lakh Indian Muslims after the meeting, Naqvi said year, which ensured that more The Pet Lovers Association, Nath Kovind said here on Mehta's supporters raised slogans will go for Haj from 22 Haj 2020 will be "100 per cent than Rs 113 crore were saved in its plea, has sought direc- Friday. A parliamentary panel head- against Shah and also held him embarkation points across the online" and a system has been by the pilgrims during the tions from the court to declare Addressing the convoca- ed by Congress leader Shashi responsible for denial of ticket to country," he told reporters. developed to provide e-visa to Haj in 2019. as illegal and ultra vires the tion of prestigious IIT- Tharoor has decided to exam- their leader. Naqvi said this after chair- all the pilgrims. "Accommodation in Madina Constitution the rules which Roorkee, Kovind termed the ine the security and privacy of ing a review meeting organised "People can apply online had also been taken on 100 has made having a licence or institute an "innovation hub", the citizens' data and review on the completion of Haj 2019 for Haj 2020 from October 10 Saudi Riyal less in comparison registration mandatory to run where more than 300 stu- the functioning of the Unique where he took stock of the till November 10. Applications to the last year which resulted a pet shop. dents were awarded PhD Identification Authority of preparations for next year's pil- for Haj can also be be filed in savings of Rs 3,000 per Prior to the rules, there was degrees on Friday, the maxi- Ram Nath Kovind India (UIDAI), Lok Sabha grimage. through a mobile application," Indian pilgrim," he said. no need for a licence or reg- mum in 172 years of its exis- Secretariat said on Friday. Coal India offers The meeting was attended Naqvi said. Naqvi said a record number istration to run a pet shop. tence. The President The parliamentary stand- high-end pumps to clear by senior officials from the The minister said Haj Group of 2 lakh Indian Muslims went The other requirements The country has committed said creative ing committee on ministries of External Affairs, Organisers (HGOs) can apply to Haj this year through more under the new rules include to achieving sustainable devel- thinking on Information and Technology deluge Patna Civil Aviation and Health. on an online portal from than 500 flights from 21 monthly visits to the veteri- opment goals adopted by the headed by Tharoor has select- India's Ambassador to Saudi November 1 to December 1. embarkation points across the narian, keeping records of an United Nations and also wish campus has been ed various subjects for exam- KOLKATA: Coal India Ltd (CIL) Arabia Ausuf Sayeed and Haj Naqvi said GST on Haj pil- country. These pilgrims animal's source and selling the to play its role in addressing ination including policy issues has rushed four heavy duty pumps encouraged by to drain out water from low-lying Committee of India Chairman grimage was reduced from 18 included about 48 per cent animal stock within three global concerns such as cli- doing away with on information technology Sheikh Jinna Nabi also attend- per cent to five per cent this Muslim women. months from date of display. mate change, Kovind said. including cross border data inundated residential areas of hierarchy among Patna, a company official said on "Institutions such as IIT flows, artificial intelligence Friday. Two pumps with a Roorkee are not just centres of academics and by (AI) and internet of things pumping capacity of 1,000 gallons education. They are also hubs giving students a (IoT). per minute and two others with a of innovation and creative representation in The committee will also pumping capacity of 5,000 gallons Cut down expenses, BMC babus told ideas. And it is research, inno- review of functioning of the vation and creative ideas that academic bodies telecom regulator TRAI, per minute have been sent to the n Bihar capital for the dewatering PNS MUMBAI a civic official said on Friday. higher than several states in the will help us achieve our and decision- Bharat Sanchar Nigam work, he said. Torrential rain Pardeshi also asked the offi- country. According to the national goals as well as making Limited (BSNL), Mahanagar between September 27 and 30 has With the Brihanmumbai cials to use the existing man- official, Pardeshi has also address the larger concerns Telephone Nigam Limited created a flood-like situation in 15 Municipal Corporation (BMC) power more efficiently and called for adoption of a six- confronting humanity today," (MTNL) and the country's districts of Bihar, including the facing "reduction in revenue", appoint new staff only in point agenda in order to the President said. preparedness for 5G. state capital. At least 73 people civic body chief Praveen important departments, he increase the BMC's revenue "We must nurture innova- ing students a representation "Review of functioning of were killed in rain-related Pardeshi has written a letter to added. and to safeguard it from tion and creativity. And I am in academic bodies and deci- UIDAI, Citizens' data securi- incidents during the period, senior officials, asking them to "Reduction in income and potential financial crisis. happy to note that IIT Roorkee sion-making. ty and privacy, and digital authorities had said in Patna on cut down "unnecessary" spike in expenditure have "One of the agendas says is doing just that. The TIDES "Researchers here are work- payment and online security Thursday. "We have rushed four expenses and create newer prompted the civic chief to that vacant posts should only Business Incubator here sup- ing on technologies and prod- measures for data protec- powerful pumps, which have ways to raise the income. caution all his deputies to be filled in essential depart- ports start-ups and early-stage ucts that contribute to the well tion," are the subjects select- started draining out water from the In the letter, Pardeshi said restrain unnecessary spending ments, such as roads, water companies working on emerg- being of their fellow citizens. ed by the committee for low-lying inundated residential the BMC was struggling to and come up with other means supply, storm water drain, ing technologies," he said at These include working in cut- examination," the Lok Sabha areas of Rajendra Nagar, TV Tower meet the expenses and may of income, such as recovery of solid waste management, and the Institute which was the ting edge fields such as nan- secretariat said in its bul- and Pataliputra colony of Patna," face a financial crisis if cor- tax dues from defaulters and doctors for public health ser- first Engineering College otechnology, Artificial letin. Safeguarding citizens' the CIL spokesperson said. rective measures are not taken collection of various taxes from vices," he added. established during the British Intelligence, Computer Vision rights and prevention of mis- immediately. people," the official said. Opposition NCP, however, rule. and Bio-materials,” he said. use of social or online news "The letter dated September the law department to fast- The 2019-20 annual budget targeted the ruling Sena and He said creative thinking on Kovind said the alumni of media platforms, including 30, marked as highly urgent, track pending court cases of the BMC, which is being BJP combine, saying it was an campus has been encouraged this great institute can and special emphasis on women was addressed to all high- regarding water and property ruled by the Shiv Sena, stands attempt to "privatise" the civic by doing away with hierarchy should contribute to their security in the digital space, ranked officers. Pardeshi asked tax disputes and its recovery," at Rs 30,692 crore, which is body. among academics and by giv- alma mater. will also be examined. Indian Navy keen to have third 1,900 dead in monsoon rains, floods nationwide PNS n NEW DELHI killed, 38 were injured and The highest seven have gone missing in aircraft carrier: Admiral Singh Nearly 1,900 people lost their number of Madhya Pradesh, where PNS n PANAJI carrier. The procedure for that lives and another 46 were deaths—382 was 32,996 people took shelter in is yet to start, the Indian Navy reported missing this monsoon in Maha, followed 98 relief camps set up in 38 The Indian Navy is keen to chief said. season in rains and floods districts. acquire a third aircraft carri- The conclave, which opened which affected more than 25 by 227 deaths in In Kerala, heavy rains and er, but the government has to on Thursday, will culminate on lakh in 22 states, Union Home West Bengal in floods claimed 181 lives and take a decision on it, Admiral Saturday. Ministry officials said on rains, floods and injured 72. Fifteen people were Karambir Singh said on National Security Advisor Friday. reported missing in 13 districts. Friday. Ajit Doval was the chief guest The highest 382 people died landslides that hit As many as 4.46 lakh people in The Chief of Naval Staff also for the conclave on Friday. in Maharashtra, followed by as many as 357 the state took shelter in 2,227 said the Indian Ocean Region Speaking about the con- 227 deaths in West Bengal in districts in the relief camps. is facing a slew of challenges. clave, held once in two years, rains, floods and landslides Twenty-two districts in "The Indian Navy is keen on Admiral Singh said its allows that hit as many as 357 districts country Gujarat were hit during the having a third aircraft carrier. the chiefs of navies from par- in the country. monsoon season. If you see the blue of 1950s, it ticipating countries to get According to the officials, four were reported missing At least 169 people lost their was built on three aircraft car- Admiral Karambir Singh together and see what are the 738 people were injured and missing and 43,433 took shel- lives, 17 received injuries while riers, he said. common challenges and find nearly 20,000 animals were active in a few parts of the districts were hit by floods, 382 ter in 280 relief camps. 17,783 people took shelter in Admiral Singh was talking Ocean Region (IOR). regional solutions. lost. The heavy rains and floods country, the season officially people died, 369 were injured In Bihar, currently reeling 102 relief camps. to reporters on the sidelines of Ten countries, located in "For us it was a great occa- fully damaged 1.09 lakh hous- ended on September 30. and 7.19 lakh people were under floods, 161 people have In Karnataka, 106 people lost the ongoing 'Goa Maritime India's close and distant neigh- sion because the National es, partially damaged 2.05 lakh During the four-month period, forced to seek shelter in 305 lost their lives and 1.26 lakh their lives, 14 received injuries Conclave' here. The three-day bourhood, are taking part in Security Advisor was the chief houses and destroyed 14.14 India recorded the highest relief camps. have taken shelter in 235 relief and six were missing due to meet, an initiative of the Indian the conclave. guest that shows how much lakh hectares of crops. rainfall since 1994, according The monsoon rains and camps following the deluge rains and floods in 13 districts. Navy, is aimed at identifying "We are very much looking interest the Government of A total of 1,874 people died, to the India Meteorological floods hit 22 districts in West that hit 27 districts in the As many as 2.48 lakh people common maritime priorities of forward for the government to India is taking in maritime an official said. Department. Bengal, where 227 people lost state. took shelter in 3,233 relief littoral nations in the Indian take a decision on third aircraft avenues, he said. Though monsoon remains In Maharashtra, where 22 their lives, 37 received injuries, A total of 182 people were camps. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Pilgrim Manmohan Harness the power of sun Capt Amarinder Singh has pre-empted Pak’s invitation by including the ex-PM in the all-party jatha to Kartarpur shrine he Congress, against the backdrop of To achieve the target of installing 100 GW of solar energy by 2022, a more comprehensive Indo-Pakistan tension, has had to battle Ta perception war whenever it has tried manufacturing strategy is needed. We cannot remain dependent on imports to play the responsible Opposition and critique Government policy. For Pakistan has mischie- vously played up comments made by party leaders in the domestic context to justify its stand on internationalising Kashmir, making them look like its ally than nationalist. This time, too, the Congress was stumped by the Pakistan regime’s surprise move to invite its senior leader and former Prime Minister Manmohan KK PAUL Singh for the inauguration of the Kartarpur corridor, considering his stature as ecently, while addressing the a Sikh notable. This caused embarrassment in Congress circles because an offi- UN Climate Action Summit cial invite for the corridor, that will connect Darbar Sahib, set up in 1522 by Sikh 2019 in the US, Prime Minister faith founder Guru Nanak Dev to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district Narendra Modi said, “We believe that an ounce of action on our side, was clearly meant to ignore protocol and bypass Prime Minister isR worth more than a tonne of preaching” Narendra Modi. Had it been well-intentioned, there could have been a joint inau- and announced that India had ambitious gural from either side or at least an official communication sent. But it was malef- plans to harness solar energy. A target of installing 175 gigawatt (GW) of renewable icent, aimed at embarrassing an Opposition party, which would look weak-kneed energy by 2022 has been set, which may and a pawn in Pakistan’s designs to a home audience and rile up the ruling BJP further increase to 450 GW by 2030. The at once. Islamabad’s hypocrisy is stark considering it had not responded to Singh’s Government had an initial target of 20 GW of solar capacity by 2022, which was offer of visa-free access to the shrine in 2004 when he was the Prime Minister. achieved four years ahead of schedule. The matter though was deftly handled by Punjab Chief Minister and Congress Encouraged by this performance, the veteran Amarinder Singh. To blunt both Pakistan and any liberal query as to target was revised in 2015 to 100 GW, which has now been further raised, as the why Singh would not qualify as a Sikh notable worthy of visiting the hallowed Prime Minister informed in his address. shrine, the Punjabi strongman has now proposed that he be part of an official To meet this goal, a series of solar State Government jatha or delegation that would visit the shrine. He also clar- power projects such as the Solar Parks and ified that the jatha would stay clear of the Pakistan-organised ceremony as it Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects, Canal Solar Power Project and the installation was in the nature of a pilgrimage. He has even invited Modi and President Ram of 1,00,000 solar pumps for farmers are Nath Kovind for celebrations on the Indian side. Clearly, now that its level-play- at different stages of implementation. ing field has been upturned in Jammu & Kashmir, and with both the West and Solarisation of nearly 50,000 petrol sta- tions across the country is also being the Islamic world supporting India’s position on its changed status, Pakistan promoted. Over 3,000 fuel stations are doesn’t want to isolate the Sikhs or lose the trumpcard of Khalistan. Particularly, already solar-powered. Considering that after its Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “cry wolf” threats of a nuclear war have India is the fourth-largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, solar ener- dented the nation’s credibility at international fora. So the Pakistan Army, with- gy appears to be a very convenient alter- ten-fold increase. In the next lishment of solar plants in a dust is a major problem, which out whom Khan would not have been in the chair, has decided to up the pro- native. 30 years, this demand is like- densely populated country like over a period of time, tends to Khalistan extremist agenda and foment trouble in Punjab. While announcing the India is lucky that sunlight is available ly to increase by hundred India can become a major erode the efficiency of the in abundance but the challenge lies in the times and the major beneficia- issue. It has been estimated solar panels. Kartarpur project initially, Pakistan had appointed several Khalistani separatists procurement of solar Photo Voltaic (PV) ry will be China. that the setting up of a 1 MW But all is not lost as we on the committee, much to India’s discomfort. Its former Army chief Gen Mirza cells, which is one of the major constrain- Strategically, it will not be A SERIOUS LACUNA power solar plant requires two may not have to put all our Aslam Beg openly advised the military and the Government to use the Kartarpur ing factors in our efforts to realise the full logical for India to continue to three hectares of land. In eggs in the Chinese basket. For potential. According to a report submit- nourishing the Chinese IS OUR POOR case the solar panels are thin- direct generation of electrici- corridor for Khalistan terror and “create trouble for India.” Recently, the Pakistan ted by the parliamentary standing com- monopoly as it would intro- film based, requirement of ty, the solar thermal route Army even got pro-Khalistani supporters to challenge the reorganisation of mittee, in order to achieve the target of 100 duce serious imbalances in the RECORD IN land can go up to four to five can also be explored. An array Kashmir. No matter how hard India may try to make Kartarpur a matter of peo- GW of solar electricity capacity by 2022, global situation. This calls for INDIGENOUS hectares. As for the first case, of parabolic mirrors helps put India should have had an installed capac- the need to prioritise the wastelands or land that is not the focus of the sunlight at the ple-to-people concern, the fact is that Pakistan’s initiative on the Kartarpur cor- ity of 32,000 megawatt (MW) by 2017-18. expansion and investment in MANUFACTURING available for cultivation can be right place to produce suffi- ridor will never be free of politics. Pakistan seized the first mover’s advantage But as of January 31, 2018, the country the manufacture of PV cell OF SOLAR PANELS. used for the setting up of cient heat, which raises steam in the propaganda warfare by declaring its intention to operationalise it soon only had a capacity of 18,455 MW. As per industry. In the near future, TODAY CHINA IS solar parks. and can be used to run a tur- after Capt Amarinder blamed Pakistan and the ISI for the grenade attack on a the standing committee, the Ministry of hydrocarbon resources are In order to improve effi- bine, thus generate power. New and Renewable Energy has to install going to be scarce and, hence, THE ONLY ciency of solar panels in these Currently, this technology Nirankari gathering near Amritsar. With that announcement, it got its own minor- the remaining 81,545 MW in just four the emphasis on electric vehi- parks, directional limitations in is being used in the US ity Sikhs on board, a favourable opinion from the extended community around years — this is over 20,000 MW a year and cles (EVs). They can be COUNTRY THAT the existing design have suit- (California), Israel, Spain and appears difficult to achieve. charged directly using PV CATERS TO MOST ably been addressed by devis- Germany. In India, two plants the world, revived the hardline Khalistan sentiment and eventually tried to foment A serious lacuna in the entire exer- cells. This will not only bring ing a tracking system. A solar are already operational in disturbance in Punjab. India had no choice but to get into the act immediately cise is our poor record in indigenous down the carbon dioxide OF THE GLOBAL PV tracker is a device that is used Rajasthan and six others are before it could assess if it was another attempt by Pakistan to woo the Sikh manufacturing of solar panels. Today emission levels but also reduce CELL DEMANDS. IT to orient the panel towards the under construction, all in the community. India has to be alert that the base camp on the Pakistan side does- China is the only country that caters to our dependence on fossil fuels. sun. For flat panel PV systems, private sector. The model most of the global PV cell demands. It To actualise such a situa- PRODUCES THE a solar tracker ensures that the experimental plant to harness n’t become a hotbed for Khalistani propaganda and meetings in the name of produces the cheapest solar panels. It is tion, we must start investing in CHEAPEST SOLAR sun’s rays fall at the correct solar energy through the ther- allowing faith congregations. Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa stood difficult for any country to match such lithium ion batteries. Here, angle of incidence. A solar mal route was inaugurated just in Kartarpur, shaking hands with known Khalistani face Gopal Singh Chawla, low prices. This has led to a situation too, the Chinese have an upper PANELS. IT IS tracker fitted PV panel can outside Delhi in January this where China has a virtual monopoly and hand and, hence, the need to show considerable improve- year and is running up to 50 much to India’s discomfiture. Pakistan is trying to project itself as a champion this may not be desirable in the long run. look for alternatives. Lithium DIFFICULT FOR ANY ment in its efficiency. per cent efficiency. The devel- of minority rights and their religious freedoms and India cannot afford to let its Our own imports, mostly from China, ion batteries being compatible COUNTRY TO A dual axis tracker rotates opment of indigenous solar guard down or allow a new proxy war to brew. accounted for 90 per cent of 2017 sales, with PV cells, once they lose on two axis and follows the manufacturing facilities is up from 86 per cent in 2014. Thus, it is their efficiency in cars, can be MATCH SUCH sun vertically as well as hori- important to harness solar paradoxical that both our sources of ener- reused for domestic solar bat- LOW PRICES zontally so that the panel gets energy. This needs attention gy and oil as well as solar are currently tery applications. the best incidence of sun rays, and on priority. heavily dependent on imports. In the years to come, thus increasing its efficiency (The writer is a former Turtle poaching The world’s annual solar capacity demand for solar panels is by about 20 per cent. Governor of Uttarakhand and reached close to 500 GW last year, which bound to see a dramatic rise. Nevertheless, in areas where a Senior Advisor at the Pranab As the species is culled to cater to the food and medicine may go up to 3,000/5,000 GW by 2030, a Land availability for the estab- land is available like Rajasthan, Mukherjee Foundation) market, there is a glaring gap in enforcement of wildlife laws f there was any doubt about man being the S O U N D BITE worst predatory species that is depleting ani- Hindi is a little child in diapers. I didn’t have a Plan B. If I India is an exception as we Everybody knows what is Imal life as we know it, digest this. At least, Compared to Tamil, Sanskrit didn’t have this career then I are more nationalistic but at going on in the country. In 200 freshwater turtles and tortoises per week and Telugu, Hindi is still a don’t know what I would have the same time, we don’t see a fact, the whole world knows it. have been poached in India to cater to the ille- young language. It is not with done. Back then, I was in a tension between being nation- We are moving into an mess and I was struggling. alistic and being international. authoritarian state. It’s clear. gal gourmet food, live pet and medicine mar- derision that I say this. ket since 2009, taking the number to a whop- MNM leader Actor External Affairs Minister Congress leader ping 1,11,310 till September 2019. It is known —Kamal Haasan — Kartik Aaryan —S Jaishankar —Rahul Gandhi that India is a major hotspot in illegal wildlife trade because even though it is only 2.4 per cent of the world’s land area, it contributes about eight L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR per cent of known global wildlife. While the main consumer markets are China, South East Asia, the Gulf states, Europe and Northern America, what is alarm- No lessons learnt practice of stubble burning. They Miles to go before we achieve ODF status have been provided with many ing is that the domestic demand for exotic meat and pets is also growing. alternatives and are being offered The size of seizures of Indian species within the country is indicative of a well- Sir — Recently, a young software his refers to the editorial, “The ODF challenge” subsidies, too. But farmers organised network of collectors, transporters and traffickers operating this engineer was killed in Chennai (September 4). In a welcome move, the Government remain reluctant and have now ` trade. Another fact sheet showed how the Indian star tortoise, marked as a after an illegal hoarding fell on Tchose October 2, 2019, which also marked the 150th demanded a bonus of 200 per her, following which she was hit birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to celebrate five years quintal on paddy or compensa- vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, by a water tanker. The Madras of its flagship programme, the Swachh Bharat Mission. tion of `6,000 per acre to make accounted for 49 per cent of the total reptiles seized and were high in demand High Court had pulled up the As a proud citizen, I appreciate the efforts put in by the the switch. Perhaps, the Delhi by gourmets and mendicants. Most turtles and tortoise species of India are State Government, asking it to Government to make India open defecation free (ODF). On Government can help by pitch- take appropriate action against this front, one must agree, great strides have been made ing in some funds. protected under various Schedules of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, under which police and corporation officials towards ensuring the construction of a record number of Kristy hunting, trade or any other form of utilisation of the species or their body parts who were responsible for the toilets. Around 100 million toilets have been built in about Via email and derivatives is banned. All turtle and tortoise species from India are also incident. 0.6 million villages and another 6.3 million in its cities in “How many litres of blood do the past five years. Success, however, depends not on the Spread awareness listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of you want to paint the road with,” number of sanitation facilities but on the availability of water, Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulating their international trade. rued the court. Following this, as well as bringing about definite behavioural change. Toilets programme are not of the twin-pit design, the fecal mat- But it’s not just these reptiles that are bearing the brunt of the flourish- various political parties in Tamil have been built but people still prefer to defecate in the ter has to be evacuated manually. It is unfortunate that Sir — This refers to the editorial, Nadu vowed not to erect hoard- open. This shows the lack of awareness among the peo- despite a rise in the number of human deaths in the course “The ODF challenge” (September ing illegal wildlife trade, some of the species and products incessantly poached ings. However, warnings were ple about the importance of having a clean and healthy of cleaning drains and septic tanks, the Government has 4). Prime Minister Narendra and smuggled out of the country are tiger and leopard skins, their bones issued, only to be forgotten soon. environment. That disparity and untouchability are still failed to find a solution to end this practice. A sustain- Modi’s declaration that rural India and other body parts, rhino horns, ivory, sea horses, snake venom, musk It was disgusting to note that prevalent show that the Government has a long way to go able future involves not just the construction of toilets but is open defecation free (ODF) is under pressure, the same court to achieve the “ODF” status. a lot depends on ensuring a decent living for the people. a tall claim. The fact of the mat- pods and rare birds. Despite laws, lack of awareness, anonymous e-com- has allowed the Tamil Nadu Connected with this is also the issue of manual scav- Jagriti Bhagat ter is that despite the construction merce, greed and low-risk, high-reward opportunities fuel wildlife crime in and Central Governments to enging. Many of the toilets built under the Government’s Via email of thousands of washrooms, many the country. Also, in India like in many other countries, the problem is not erect banners to welcome Prime villagers prefer to do their business of the laws but poor communication, implementation and enforcement. Arrests Minister Narendra Modi and in the open. The rural populace Chinese President Xi Jinping for been doing away with many Act before it’s too late maintaining its air quality due to must be enlightened about the have hardly worked as a deterrent. So making laws is not enough, we need their informal meet in Chennai time-tested conventions in the crop burning from neighbouring importance of hygiene and clean- synergy between all law enforcement agencies. In addition to this, provid- next week. The State last five years. In the same vein, States. Although the Delhi liness so that they know about the Government has claimed that it it should put an end to the ban- Sir — With the onset of the Government has shown that it is perils of defecating in the open. ing grant through National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for patrolling was customary for the Ministry ner culture. I am sure the bilat- autumn season, hundreds of farm alert regarding the situation, a per- Kusum in the tiger-rich sensitive forest, combing forest floors in order to keep a check of External Affairs to welcome eral meeting will not fail if the fires instances have been record- manent solution is yet to come. Via email on the snares for the animals by poachers, improved surveillance using ther- a visiting dignitary by way of convention is given up. ed in Punjab and Haryana. Every The States of Haryana and mal cameras are some of the measures needed on a larger scale. banners. N Nagarajan year during this time, Delhi is Punjab have been doing their bit Send your feedback to: The Modi Government has Via email faced with the difficult task of to help the farmers shun the [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5, 2019 analysis 07 www.dailypioneer.com FIRSTCOLUMN POINTCOUNTERPOINT

Take a page out DESPITE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE UNSC, WE URGE TURKEY TO GET PROPER UNDERSTANDING KASHMIR IS STILL BESIEGED AND EIGHT MILLION OF THE SITUATION ON THE GROUND BEFORE IT of UAE’s book PEOPLE ARE STILL STUCK IN KASHMIR. MAKES ANY FURTHER STATEMENTS. Modi should emulate the Gulf nation to attract —TURKEY PRESIDENT —MEA SPOKESPERSON foreign investment and bring the country out of RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN RAVEESH KUMAR the economic crisis it is in Toothless tigers ANIRBAN SARKAR Independent directors should be able to question the promoter group and serve the interests ndian stock markets are worrying investors, the auto sector is going through a bumpy ride, the aviation industry has already wit- of minority shareholders in boardrooms. For this to happen, the SEBI has to empower them Inessed an emergency landing with the collapse of Jet Airways, and in between the land and sky, the rupee is sinking in the foreign exchange markets. All these indicate that the health of the coun- try’s economy is not very sound, if not critical. Right now, the dream of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2025 seems quite distant and with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at five per cent, there is a dire need to get closer to all trade allies, including America, the United Kingdom (UK), Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), if it is to be achieved. Recently, during his trip to the UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India has found a valuable partner in the UAE to achieve its ambitious dream of becoming a $5 trillion economy.” He went HIMA BINDU KOTA on to add that, “There has been an increasing interest in invest- strong independent director is an asset to ments in India in sectors ranging from renewable energy, food, ports, an organisation if he/she has the ability to airports, defence manufacturing and other industries.” Aobjectively analyse affairs to bring about a Close on the heels of Modi’s visit to the UAE, the most recent convergence in the views of different sharehold- development which came into focus was National Security Advisor er groups and works towards protecting the inter- (NSA) Ajit Doval’s trip to the Gulf nation and his meeting with Sheikh ests of minority stockholders and the company as Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Emirate of Abu a whole. Such a person increases the transparen- Dhabi. Both these diplomatic initiatives are considered quite mean- cy and accountability of the board and can pave ingful for reinforcing trade ties between the two countries, espe- the way to making it strong. ` cially oil deals, as the UAE accounts for eight per cent of India’s After the 7,000 crore 2009 Satyam financial oil imports and is the fifth-largest supplier of crude oil to the coun- fraud, several committees were set up and their recommendations paved the way for India’s new try. The NSA also met Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, chair- Companies Act, 2013, which clearly established IT IS COMMON man of the UAE’s state-owned oil company, the Abu Dhabi National the responsibility and accountability of indepen- KNOWLEDGE Oil Company (ADNOC). His initiative is expected to foster the joint dent directors and auditors. Over the years, there THAT MANY investment initiative of Saudi Arabia’s Aramco and ADNOC as they has been a sea change in their duties and obliga- BOARDS ARE are planning to invest $44 billion in a refinery in India’s west coast. tions, with an increased expectation to play an MORE OF A After China and the US, the UAE is the third-largest trade part- active and vigilant role in the decisions that are FRIENDS CLUB ner of India and the trade between the two countries registered a being taken by the company at the board level. WITH DIRECTORS 20 per cent growth in the fiscal year 2018-19. Consequently, Indian In order to make the corporate governance RARELY RAISING exports grew by seven per cent whereas the UAE’s exports increased structure stronger, the Government has tightened ANY by 37 per cent. Now, the two countries are keen to exceed the $100 the norms and taken the relatives of independent CONTENTIOUS billion-mark in bilateral trade by 2020. directors under its ambit and amended the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of ISSUES. Also, as the UAE accommodates around 3.3 million Non- Directors) Rules, 2014. It has ordained that no rel- ACCORDING TO tor of JM Financial Asset Reconstruction tenance of independent directors? In an half of the board. If an independent Resident Indians (NRIs), it is the highest contributor to India’s remit- ative of an independent director should be in any THE THEORY OF Company, boldly proclaimed the lack of attempt to enhance their eligibility cri- director resigns or is removed from the tance inflow. way “indebted” to the company, its holding, sub- CRITICAL MASS, transparent governance in the compa- teria and role, the Securities and board, he/she has to be replaced by a new The UAE is known for maintaining good relations with its trade sidiary or associate company, promoters or direc- ANY PERSON, ny to be the cause for his leaving. Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has one within 180 days. With these changes, allies. Be it the US, the UK, Japan, Germany, China or France, the tors. Additionally, relatives cannot give guaran- BEING IN Some departures are appropriate if accepted the recommendations of the it is expected that India Inc. would need Gulf state has cordial business relations with all the leading economies tee or provide any security in case of indebted- MINORITY IN A the board failed in its basic fiduciary Kotak Committee that an independent an additional 5,000 of them by 2019-end, of the world. Consequently, due to its friendly trade policies and ness of any third person to the company or its pro- GROUP WOULD duties, especially where the independent director must provide an undertaking of which is quite challenging in itself. good infrastructure, the UAE acquired 17th position in the Global moters and subsidiaries. The new rules would gov- NOT BE ABLE TO directors fail to exercise their liberty. his/her liberty and this declaration According to the Kotak Committee, ern all transactions involving an amount starting However, on the downside, honest peo- must be taken on record by the board there must be at least one independent Competitiveness Index (GCI). Its smart strategies of enticing for- ` EXERT HIS/HER eign investors and retaining them by providing quality infrastruc- from 50 lakh in the preceding two financial years ple may be forced to abandon boards, of directors of the listed company after woman director on the board of the top or even the current year. POINT OF VIEW undermining a system that was meant duly assessing its veracity. In addition, 1,000 listed companies by April 1, 2020. ture enables it to perform better even in a difficult scenario. Now the question arises, whether indepen- AND GENERALLY to bring balance to the boardroom. there must be no “board inter-locks”, With the slew of recent resignations, The demands of foreign businesses and investors are dent directors are caught in a catch-22 situation TENDS TO GO One cannot expect independent which means that if A, being a non-inde- there is a definite gap here. Although advanced infrastructure, business-friendly policies, 100 per cent with stringent regulations on one side but do not WITH THE directors to function at their best with pendent director of a listed company X, databanks are available from where foreign ownership, zero or minimal taxation and political stability. have enough power to govern company operations DECISIONS OF possible information asymmetries, is an independent director of company independent directors can be selected, The UAE has all these advantages and that’s why it attracts investors. as they are not involved in day-to-day function- THE MAJORITY. which stems from the fact that the struc- Y, then any non-independent director of this experience has not been encourag- Also, its policy reforms like unification of local financial markets, ing? SO, ANY ture of Indian companies is quite differ- company Y cannot be an independent ing as companies prefer having a known new laws to facilitate mergers and acquisitions, the establishment It is common knowledge that many boards are INDEPENDENT ent from that of firms in the West. In the director of the listed company X. than an unknown face on their boards. of the public debt management office and creation of a more effi- more of a “friends club” with directors rarely rais- DIRECTOR WITH A US, the ownership is diverse and not The second problem faced by them Concrete steps need to be taken to cient labour market have played a vital role in strengthening the coun- ing any contentious issues. According to the the- DIVERGENT VIEW concentrated in a few hands and the role in exercising wisdom is inadequate improve the functioning of independent try’s economy. ory of critical mass, any person, being in minor- MAY NOT BE of independent directors is to protect the knowledge about the organisation, as directors. First, apart from the control- ity in a group, would not be able to exert his/her interests of shareholders. For instance, ownership and access to information ling shareholders having a say in their India provides ample business opportunities due to the large point of view and generally tends to go with the COMFORTABLE IN 61.1 per cent of Dow Jones-listed tech- remain in the hands of the controlling appointment and removal, minority domestic market, availability of natural and human resources, decisions of the majority. So, any independent EXPRESSING nology major Apple, is owned by vari- stockholders. This is the case in most shareholders should also participate in improved transportation and logistics, plus easy and affordable director with a divergent view may not be com- HIS/HER VIEWS ous institutional investors, 27.89 per cent companies and independent directors the process for the sake of transparen- access to the internet. Besides, it is emerging as a hub for start- fortable in expressing his/her views and may AND MAY CHOOSE by mutual funds and 1.06 per cent by just have a ceremonial presence. They cy. Second, SEBI should also create an ups and the job market is full of competitive talent. In the last few choose to follow the crowd. This may have been TO FOLLOW THE individual stakeholders like Arthur are generally luminaries in their fields ombudsman where independent direc- years, the Government has launched some commendable pro- quite prevalent, considering the fact that many cor- CROWD Levinson, Chairman and CEO Tim and their reputation can get tarnished tors can report any malpractices. If they grammes such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Start-up India’ to boost eco- porate governance mismanagements, like the liq- Cook and so on and 9.95 per cent by because of the wrongdoings of firms. For have to honestly monitor performance, nomic growth but they failed to bring the desired results, primari- uidity crisis among the NBFCs due to the unex- other investors. Compare this with instance, the Satyam episode defamed advise the Chief Executive Officer and ly due to lack of funds. Unfortunately, these initiatives couldn’t impress pected default by IL&FS, have come to light recent- Indian technology giant Wipro, 74 per six famous corporate and academic per- protect the interests of minority share- international investors, and many promising ventures were shut down ly and the independent directors were also cent of whose ownership is with the pro- sonalities. holders, they must unite and become a caught unawares. moter/promoter group, 16 per cent Their plight is apparent from the fact robust team capable of extracting infor- due to the non-availability of working capital. Indeed, attention was Now, a majority of independent directors are with institutional investors and a mere that after the confession by Satyam mation for better decision-making. not paid by policymakers on factors responsible for assuring for- finding it difficult to discharge the stringent statu- 5.66 per cent with the general public or founder B Ramalinga Raju on January Finally, they should not be held liable eign investment. tory duties that have been thrust on them by the retail investors. This shows that owner- 7, 2009, some 115 independent directors for any mismanagement by firms unless Thereby, to provide the required stimuli to the Indian econo- changes made to the Companies Act. ship and management are not separate of more than 100 listed companies quit they have power and knowledge to pre- my, Modi should emulate the UAE to attract foreign investment and Consequently, the number of resignations this year in India, mostly dominated by families within a month. vent the same. Independent directors bring the country out of the economic slowdown. Foreign invest- went up by 30 per cent and many eligible and expe- and maintaining freedom of indepen- As per sub-section four of Section should have the power to question the ment is the most pressing need today and all possible steps should rienced members of business and bureaucracy dent directors is questionable, peculiar 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, at least promoter group and dispassionately be taken to invite it. India has close business allies such as the US, refused to accept positions as independent direc- and challenging. 50 per cent of the board should have serve the interest of minority sharehold- UK, Japan, Israel and Russia and they have enough investment poten- tors. Although almost all have cited personal rea- This brings us to the major difficul- non-executive directors. If the chairman ers in boardrooms. For this, SEBI has to tial. New Delhi needs to convince them that the country is full of sons for quitting, it’s clear that they are resigning ty that is being faced by independent is a non-executive director, then at least create structures to ensure that they are because of some inkling of corporate mismanage- directors — the selection process. Will one-third of the board should comprise more than mute and passive participants highly rewarding opportunities. (The writer is president, Indo-Arab Chambers of Commerce ment. However, Anil Khandelwal, former the monitoring role not be hampered, independent directors. If the chairman in board meetings. Chairman and Managing Director of Dena Bank given that the majority shareholders have is an executive director, then indepen- (The writer is Assistant Professor, and Industries) and Bank of Baroda and also independent direc- a strong influence on selection and sus- dent directors should make up at least Amity University) Igniting the Indo-American dream The success of Howdy Modi is a reaffirmation of India’s global impact and its growing soft power in the world American community, he also orities in the international sys- (LEMOA) and in 2018, the developments do pave the way ty for all at the inauguration of thanked the American people tem. The same is reflected in Communications for a greater understanding the Gandhi Solar Park. In his for their “exceptional welcome India’s active public diplomacy Compatibility and Security and better institutional cooper- meeting with leaders from and hospitality” during his in the last few years, seeking Agreement (COMCASA). It ation. More importantly, the Pacific island nations, he visit to the US. increased global footprints with enabled India access to US developments in the Indo- underlined India’s commit- Beginning from the meet- an emphasis on the nation’s soft technology and utilisation of its Pacific have come with their ment to advance their develop- ing between former US power attributes and civilisa- existing platforms. Today, India own set of challenges that ment priorities. President Obama and Modi in tional strengths. This includes is a major defence partner of underline the necessity of The show of political 2014, to the first-ever trilater- emphasis on yoga, spiritualism, the US, and there has been a cooperation. The meeting of warmth and trust between ABHISHEK PRATAP SINGH al engagement between India, peace and harmony. It also significant amount of increase foreign ministers from India, both the leaders shall lead to Japan and America in 2018, the involves capitalising on the in military hardware imports to the US, Japan and Australia something more tangible in leadership of both the countries strength of the Indian diaspo- the country. Moreover, after a expressed their commitment to terms of trade negotiations he USA loves India”, has reaffirmed the importance ra. The Indian-American com- gap of nearly eight years, the strengthen “rules-based order” and cooperation. This will tweeted American of strong Indo-US ties. There munity has been one of most Cope India exercise between in the Indo-Pacific. allow them to set more long- TPresident Donald Trump is a greater set of convergence successful in driving the Indian and American air forces At his speech at the United term objectives for commercial as he enthusiastically shared the between both the nations, rang- advanced technological revolu- was organised. Nations General Assembly, and trade engagements. Indian Prime Minister’s Offices’ ing from a “free and open” tion in the US. Nonetheless, bilateral rela- Modi highlighted the impor- As both India and the US message thanking and applaud- Indo-Pacific region to the fight Modi’s charismatic and tions still face limitations on the tance of global action to fight seek to consolidate on gains ing the energetic presence of against global terrorism. Over popular leadership appeal and trade front as market access has against terrorism; climate from this comfort in relation- the huge Indian diaspora at the years, the relationship its hyper-energetic diplomacy In the last few years, the International Solar Alliance in been a key issue of contention. change and healthcare chal- ship, it is necessary that both Houston, to mark the success- between these two mature have backed this process in Indian Government has sought 2016 and the initiation of the However, Modi pitched for US lenges. The visit in his own move beyond the framework of ful celebration of the Howdy democracies has evolved signif- recent years across the globe. to build on developing new 2+2 Dialogue between India investment support as India words has been an “extremely a “top-down approach” and Modi event. The strength and icantly, which is not subject to The Howdy Modi event was an linkages in Indo-US relation- and the US are some key devel- looks to build a $5 trillion productive one”, as he engaged seek to institutionalise this show of personal chemistry any kind of “transactional expression of the same desire ship. The Declaration of opments which define the economy. While Modi reas- with a wide and different set of “strategic alignment” at differ- between Prime Minister framework” and rather is wit- and objective. The soft power Friendship to elevate strategic nature of bilateral relations in sured Trump that he was learn- people from industry to diplo- ent levels to make it a more Narendra Modi and Trump at nessing a more robust “strate- credential of India is now dialogue to a strategic and recent years. Indo-US defence ing from the President the “art macy; civil society; business cogent and structural partner- Houston does mark a water- gic alignment.” backed by hard power choices commercial dialogue in ties have also seen an increased of the deal”, it remains to be communities and political lead- ship in the future. shed moment in Indo-US rela- India has sought to trans- in terms of strategic align- January 2015, the Joint level of engagement. In 2016, seen how both the leaders sur- ers. To mark the 150th birth (The writer holds a PhD tions. As Modi called for a form itself from being a “bal- ment and tactical diplomacy in Declaration against the two governments signed mount difficulties in bilateral anniversary of Mahatma in East Asian Studies from standing ovation for Trump ancing power” to a more “will- foreign policy-making under Combatting Terrorism in the Logistics Exchange trade negotiations. Gandhi, Modi invoked his JNU and teaches at Delhi from the 50,000-strong Indian- ing state” in redefining its pri- his leadership. September 2015, developing Memorandum of Agreement On the global level, these vision for peace and prosperi- University). VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE ‘RATE CUT WILL BOOST HOUSING DEMAND’ PTI n NEW DELHI

The RBI's decision to cut key policy rate by 25 basis points No call yet on LVB-Indiabulls merger move: Das will boost consumer senti- ment as well as housing sales PTI n MUMBAI er proposal with LVB a keen- ital it needs. I would not like to com- on how they would bring during the ongoing festive sea- ly watched event, as the cen- Asked if placing LVB under ment on individual down their stake if the Maruti sells over 2 son which is a crucial period Placing Lakhsmi Vilas Bank tral bank has a pronounced PCA should be seen as the RBI cases till we come merger goes through and for realty sector, property con- under the prompt corrective distaste for the sector fraught having made up its mind on out publicly," Das as part of that have lakh units of BS VI sultants said on Friday. action framework cannot be with volatilities. the merger not going through, told reporters. already started to exit cars in 6 months However, they said the RBI construed as RBI having made However, LVB's low capital Das termed this as a "specu- The Indiabulls the non-kosher realty should ensure effective trans- up its mind on the lender's buffers, because of which it has lative question". management businesses. NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki mission of rate cuts, announced merger proposal with been placed under PCA, has "As long as a decision is has been mak- The merger,a India (MSI) on Friday said it Rate cut to on Friday as well as earlier, to Indiabulls Housing, governor made it into difficult choice for given out in the public ing public pro- nnounced in April has sold over 2 lakh units of home loan borrowers. Shaktikanta Das said Friday. the regulator as the merger will domain, it is not correct nounce- 2018, has BS VI emission compliant complement vehicles in just six months of "Consumers are spending He also advised the all ensure it gets the gush of cap- on our part (to interpret). ments received all less on everything from FMCG stakeholders not to draw any necessary launching first such car in the steps to boost country. The auto major had to automobiles – and, of inferences now based on the As long as a decision is given out in the public approvals, course, real estate. Naturally, punitive action on the South- but the all launched its BS VI compliant domain, it is not correct on our part (to interpret). growth: Fin Min the sector eyes RBI's monetary based mid-sized lender. impor- range, starting with Alto 800 I would not like to comment on individual cases till n and Baleno in April 2019. policy for cuts in the key lend- Indiabulls promoters' roots we come out publicly tant nod PTI MUMBAI ing rates to support various in the realty space has made from the The company has eight — SHAKTIKANTA DAS, RBI Governor models, out of 16, which are measures taken by the gov- the RBI decision on its merg- RBI. The Finance Ministry on Friday now BS VI compliant. ernment to boost consumption said the Reserve Bank's decision "We believe that mass sentiment," Anarock sumption in the festive season ering of mortgage rates. to lower benchmark lending adoption is one of the most Chairman Anuj Puri said. as it is an important period for "The consecutive rate cuts ‘Rate cut reflects rate will complement recent important factors for success The move would go some way investment/consumption have been a succour for real RBI increases lending measures taken by the govern- of any new technology. in improving consumer across sectors." estate sector thereby making it ment to accelerate growth. Offering eight BS 6 compliant sentiment in the fes- While the RBI the most opportune time for economic Earlier in the day, RBI cut petrol vehicles in the mass tive season, which However, has done its bit, buying homes," he added. limit of MFIs to Rs 1.25 L the repo rate by 25 basis segment, much ahead of is a crucial peri- it is now crit- However, Knight Frank growth plans’ points to 5.15 per cent. n timeline, has helped us to od for real they said the ical that India CMD Shishir Baijal said PNS MUMBAI Government has noted the n reach this technology to a estate sales, he RBI should ensure banks facil- the rate cut should have been PNS MUMBAI reduction in repo rate from larger customer base," MSI added. effective transmission itate a steeper to boost housing sales. The Reserve Bank of India has 5.40 per cent to 5.15 per cent MD and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa "However, faster "In light of the ongoing eco- Niti Aayog Vice-chairman Rajiv raised the lending cap for announced by the Monetary said in a statement. muchof rate cuts, announced transmis- nomic distress in the country, Kumar on Friday said the RBI's microfinance institutions to Rs Policy Committee (MPC) depends on on Friday as well as sion of the 25 basis points cut in pol- fifth consecutive rate cut reflects 1.25 lakh, against the earlier and believes that this will how efficiently these rate icy rate is short of expectation. India's overall ambition to limit of Rs 1 lakh, to improve complement the recent mea- banks transmit earlier, to home loan cuts to While it is the fifth consecutive accelerate economic growth to credit availability in rural and sures taken by the govern- the benefits to borrowers ensure that the rate cut this year, it is insuffi- touch 8 per cent sooner rather semi-urban areas. ment to accelerate growth, an their homebuying measures reap cient to support the flagging than later.Speaking here at the It has also been decided to official statement released by borrowers," Puri said. results, he added. consumer demand. India Economic Summit, Kumar "increase the household the Finance Ministry said. Dhruv Agarwala, Group JLL India CEO & "The stressed real estate sec- said with several steps taken by income limit for borrowers of Detailed guidelines The government has taken CEO of Housing.com and Country Head Ramesh Nair tor was looking up to a strong the government in the past non-banking financial com- a slew of measures since August PropTiger said, "The RBI's said the real estate sector is rate cut and sector specific couple of months to boost the panies-micro finance institu- in this regard will 23 to pull the economy out of Tata Motors decision to further reduce repo likely to witness accelerated lending provisions to improve economy, tions (NBFC-MFIs) from the be issued a six-year low growth and a 45- rate gives the real estate sector sales owing to favourable pol- both liquidity scenario and growth is current level of Rs 1 lakh for shortly, the central year high unemployment rate launches limited a reason to cheer at a time icy reforms and the gradual consumer spending ability," expected rural areas and Rs 1.60 lakh for bank said by reviving private investments. edition Tiago Wizz when it expects sales to transmission of rate cuts to Baijal said. A slew of factors to be urban/semi urban areas to Rs Last month, the govern- improve in the ongoing festive end-consumers through low- such as slowing economic out- around 1.25 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, ment cut corporate tax rate by NEW DELHI: Tata Motors on season." put, rising unemployment rate 6.5 per respectively". It is to be noted that the a almost 10 percentage points, Friday said it has launched a "A reduction in interest rates and low consumer cent Taking into consideration sub-committee of the central a move which has a tax impli- limited edition of its entry level means more cost-effective confidence have hin- this year, the important role played by board of the Reserve Bank cation of Rs 1.45 lakh crore. model Tiago priced at Rs 5.4 home loans for buyers dered the percola- although it MFIs in delivering credit to under the chairmanship of Y As part of the exercise, the lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The when key property tion of these small is "lower than those in the bottom of the eco- H Malegam was constituted to government also withdrew Tiago Wizz comes with a 1.2 markets already quantum rate cuts expected". nomic pyramid and enable study issues and concerns in enhanced surcharge on long- litre multi-drive petrol engine. offer them to the economy at "Given all the work done in the them to play their assigned the sector in the wake of the and short-term capital gains "The Tiago is one of the most great ready- large, he added. last couple of months and role in a growing economy, the Andhra Pradesh micro finance for foreign portfolio investors popular car in its segment and to-move-in today's RBI's fifth consecutive Reserve Bank of India (RBI) crisis in 2010. as well as domestic portfolio has been on constant growth options to rate cut you can see that observed in its Statement on Based on the recommenda- investors with revenue impli- since its launch..This youthful pick from, everything is focused now in Developmental and tions of the committee, it was cation of Rs 1,400 crore. limited edition will add to the on afford- accelerating growth further. Regulatory Policies. decided to create a separate It further said that the gov- premium and fun quotient of able rates," "And we do want to have this The income and loan lim- category of NBFC - non-bank- ernment has also taken note the brand," Tata Motors he added. growth probably at 6.5 per cent its to classify an exposure as an ing financial company-micro- of revised growth projec- Passenger Vehicle Business CBRE India Chairman and this year, which is lower than eligible asset were last revised finance institution (NBFC- tions of MPC at 6.1 per cent Unit Head Marketing Vivek CEO Anshuman Magazine what we expect. We want it to in 2015. MFI) - and a detailed regula- for 2019-20 along with Srivatsa said in a statement. said, "The timing of the cut is go up to 8 per cent sooner Detailed guidelines in this tory framework for NBFC- growth projections made by crucial as it is expected to spur rather than later," Niti Aayog regard will be issued shortly, MFIs was put in place in other bodies, including the real estate demand and con- Vice-chairmanRajiv Kumar said. the central bank said. December 2011. IMF, ADB, among others. Das says not India Inc welcomes aware of govt Loans to become cheaper apex bank’s move demand for PNS n MUMBAI The previous Godrej Consumer interim dividend lowest repo rate PTI n NEW DELHI Products records Home, auto and other loans PTI n MUMBAI are set to become cheaper of 5 per cent was The reduction in key policy volume growth after the Reserve Bank of India recorded in rate by the RBI is expected to NEW DELHI: FMCG major Governor Shaktikanta Das on (RBI) on Friday cut interest March 2010 revive investment and encour- Godrej Consumer Products Friday scotched media rates for a record fifth straight age consumption, thereby Ltd (GCPL) on Friday said it reports that the government time to almost a decade low as kick-starting the sluggish has recorded volume growth might seek an interim divi- it moved aggressively to revive The repo rate cut is aimed economy, India Inc said on in the July-September quarter dend of Rs 30,000 crore from economic growth languish- at pushing consumption up Friday. of this fiscal, even as the the central bank to meet its ing at six-year lows. during the ongoing festival Industry's reaction came as industry is facing a revenue shortfall after the With all six members of the season by reducing borrowing the central bank slashed its consumption slowdown. massive tax cuts. Monetary Policy Committee costs for home and auto loans, benchmark lending rate by GCPL in a quarterly updates to As per media reports, the (MPC) voting in favour of a which are now directly linked 0.25 percentage points to 5.15 Friday's repo rate cut will help the regulatory exchanges said government might seek an rate cut and for retaining the to this benchmark. per cent. induce demand and refuel that it expects "higher than interim dividend of about Rs accommodative stance, the RBI Governor Shaktikanta The industry emphasised economic growth in coming mid single digit volume 30,000 crore from the RBI benchmark repurchase rate Das said as long as the growth incomplete", the central bank trade tensions. that it was now critical for quarters. growth" in the third quarter of towards the end of the finan- was cut by 25 basis points to momentum remains as it is said in a statement. The rate cut by the RBI fol- banks to facilitate a faster "This further reduction of of this year. For the domestic cial year so that it could 5.15 per cent. The previous now and growth revives, the As against the cumulative lows a series of fiscal steps transmission of rate cuts to repo rate will not only bring market, the company expects meet the fiscal deficit target lowest repo rate of 5 per cent MPC will continue with an policy repo rate reduction of taken by the government over ensure that the measures reap down the lending rates but its sales value growth to be of 3.3 percent. was recorded in March 2010. accommodative stance while 110 bps during February- the last six weeks to spur results. also incentivise investment "very close to the last quarter's "I have also seen it in the Following the rate cut, the ensuring inflation remains August 2019, the weighted growth, including steepest CII Director General and boost consumption," said sales value growth". The media. That apart I am not reverse repo rate was reduced within the target. "RBI will average lending rate (WALR) ever cut in tax paid by com- Chandrajit Banerjee said the Surendra Hiranandani, CMD, Godrej group firm registered aware of any such demand to 4.9 per cent. continue accommodative on fresh rupee loans of com- panies, cost the exchequer cumulative 135 basis points House of Hiranandani. volume growth helped by from the government for The RBI revised down- stance as long as it is necessary mercial banks declined by 29 Rs 1.45 lakh crore. rate cuts this year along with The RBI's latest move to recovery in its household payment of interim divi- wards its estimate for GDP and growth revives," he said. bps. However, the WALR on Asked if the corporate rate a slew of measures announced trim repo rate comes at a insecticides segment, new dend," Das told reporters growth in the current fiscal to In the four previous rate outstanding rupee loans cut would impact fiscal deficit by the government to provide time when the economic product launches and after the announcement of 6.1 per cent from 6.9 per cent cuts since February, the RBI increased by 7 bps during the target of 3.3 per cent of the growth stimulus to a variety of growth has hit a six-year low marketing campaigns along fourth bi-monthly monetary it had previously estimated had cut interest rates by 110 same period. GDP, Das said the govern- sectors is expected to lift of 5 per cent. This is the fifth with consumer offers, GCPL policy. after lower-than-expected 5 basis points whose transmis- Central banks around the ment has stated that it will growth from its current stupor straight rate cut by the central said. "In India, demand During 2017-18, the gov- per cent growth rate in April- sion to borrowers in form of world are loosening monetary maintain fiscal deficit target and unleash animal spirits. bank in as many policy continued to be challenging, ernment received Rs 10,000 June and no substantial uptick lower lending rate has policy to offset a global slow- and "we have no reason to PHD Chamber of reviews in 2019, and takes the impacted by a general crore as interim dividend in the following quarter. "remained staggered and down, worsened by US-China doubt that". Commerce and Industry total quantum of reductions to consumption slowdown. from the central bank. President D K Aggarwal said 1.35 per cent. Gold rallies Rs 210 Sensex plunges 434 pts on RBI policy, sensitive stocks tank PTI n NEW DELHI tively, especially banks. Further, the RBI's Monetary Policy "That is because of the on weak rupee Equity benchmark BSE Sensex RBI's focus on the quick plummeted 434 points on Committee cut its benchmark lending transmission of lower interest PTI n NEW DELHI policy rate by 25 bps," said Friday, dragged by heavy loss- rate by 0.25 per cent to revive growth rates would put pressure on Tapan Patel, senior analyst es in banking stocks after the that has hit a six-year low of 5 per cent, margins of banks," he point- Gold prices went higher by Rs (commodities), HDFC RBI slashed the country's eco- ed out. 210 to Rs 39,075 per 10 gram Securities. nomic growth outlook for this and affirmed commitment to remain Also, the economic growth in the national capital on Gold prices on Thursday fiscal. accommodative to address growth outlook remains concerning Friday supported by a weaker closed at Rs 38,865 per 10 In its fourth bi-monthly pol- concerns 'as long as necessary' despite the 135 bps policy rate rupee and strong inter- gram here. icy review, the central bank also cuts in 2019 and there is lim- national trends, In the international reduced its benchmark lending ited elbow room with RBI now according to HDFC market, gold traded rate by 0.25 per cent to revive sharply cut its economic 0.25 per cent to revive growth to further take monetary Securities. higher at USD 1,508 growth that has hit a six-year growth projection for this fis- that has hit a six-year low of actions to support the econo- Silver, however, per ounce in New low. cal to 6.1 per cent from 6.9 5 per cent, and affirmed my, he said. fell Rs 110 to Rs York and silver at After opening nearly 300 per cent earlier. commitment to remain Elsewhere in Asia, Hang 46,490 per kilo- USD 17.58 an ounce. points higher, the 30-share The central bank's accommodative to Seng and Kospi settled on a gram here from "The international index gave up all the gains to estimates come in address growth negative note, while Nikkei Thursday's closing gold prices traded turn negative after the policy the wake of GDP concerns 'as long closed in the green. Chinese price of Rs 46,600 per strong on economic announcement by the Reserve growth sliding to a as necessary'. markets are closed for a holi- kilogram. recovery concerns after US Bank of India (RBI). plunged 139.25 points, or 1.23 Infosys, ONGC, Tech six-year low of 5 According to day. Equities in Europe were "Spot gold prices for 24 non-manufacturing PMI data After gyrating 770 points per cent, to close at 11,174.75. Mahindra, IndusInd Bank and per cent in the June Gaurav Dua, Sr trading lower in early sessions. Karat in Delhi rose by Rs 210 came weaker than expected. during the day, the 30-share Top laggards in the Sensex NTPC rose up to 1.03 per cent. quarter, on a massive VP, Head – Capital Meanwhile, the Indian rupee supported by weaker rupee Gold prices are trading high- Sensex ended 433.56 points, or pack included Kotak Bank, Rate-sensitive banking slowdown in con- Market Strategy & depreciated 9 paise to 70.97 and strong international er on safe haven buying on 1.14 per cent, lower at ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata stocks faced the heat, with the sumption and private Investments, against the US dollar intra-day. prices. Spot rupee was trading worries over trade talks, weak 37,673.31. It hit an intra-day Motors, L&T, SBI, Tata Steel BSE bankex, finance, auto and sector investments. Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, Brent crude futures, the around 10 paise weaker economic data and possible low of 37,633.36 and a high of and Axis Bank, falling up to realty indices tanking up to Further, the RBI's Monetary despite the rate cut and the global oil benchmark, against the dollar after the tit-for-tat situation in US-EU 38,403.54. 3.46 per cent. 2.45 per cent. Policy Committee cut its dovish commentary, the equi- advanced 0.78 per cent to USD Reserve Bank of India cut trade issues," he added. The broader NSE Nifty On the other hand, TCS, The Reserve Bank on Friday benchmark lending rate by ty market has reacted nega- 58.16 per barrel. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Saturday October 5, 2019

People forming bands in India is at a relatively nascent stage when compared to the West. However, there are a few bands which have AGAM: BREAKING broken this mould and flourished in the competitive Indian music scene. Agam is one such band which has become quite popular in the country, despite the members not giving up BARRIERS IN FUSION their day jobs as techies. Praveen Kumar, lead guitarist of the band speaks to ARUN DANIEL eing a leading band in beauty of Carnatic music is that it ficult to digest for those in the together by Eleven Point Two. the country is not an has stood the test of time and will west right? He says, “Carnatic The current lineup consists of YELLAMATY about their journey, easy task. One should continue to remain long after we music has spread its roots abroad Harish Sivaramakrishnan, |Swamy plans and much more B be innovative and are gone. We as musicians attempt thanks to the huge Indian diaspo- Seetharaman, ready to experiment. to do our best to interpret and ra. We see a lot of collaborations T Praveen Kumar, Aditya Kasyap, Else they will get rout- arrange a song, while the audience between western and Carnatic Sivakumar Nagarajan, ed by newcomers. Speaking about continue to evolve as well and musicians happening there as well Jagadish Natarajan and their journey, Praveen of Agam there we find common ground which helps propagate the art Yadhunandan. says, “All of us have been friends where we appreciate each other!” form.” since college or became friends at When asked how do you keep Sharing a bit on their work. We are all engineers as is the genre fresh or involve fusion Hyderabadi connection, he says, the norm in the south. Being into music?, he says, “As the pio- “Though we aren’t locals, we make south Indians, one can almost neers of Carnatic Progressive it a point to check out some of the never escape music classes and Rock, we constantly look for live music scene while we are here. thus, at different points, inspiration from all sources, from Jammers and other bands are we learnt music. The Dream theater to Plini to Ilayaraja. holding the fort pretty well!” band formed pretty The nature of the genre itself is so Asked about tips he would like much organically and accommodating that we are able to give to today’s generation he few joined later. We to introduce vastly different said, “If you plan on going full had no inkling that we soundscapes. For instance Kooth time, then make sure you do not would go on to do over Coffee is a classic Koothu give up. There will be ample rejec- multiple albums or tour style music vs The Celestial tions and failures before people the world!” Nymph which is dark and heavy actually take notice of you.” Speaking a bit on metal.” Sharing a bit of their future the audiences under- Speaking on the crowd in plans and projects, he says, “We standing of Hyderabad, compared to the ones are working on some collabo- Carnatic music across the country, he says, rations and a lot of it is still and whether it “Hyderabad is a sheer joy to play under wraps. Do follow us on has changed in as the crowd is extremely instagram at agamtheband with many knowledgeable. We do not typical- for more details.” The band styles being ly compare our audiences as each will be performing on introduced, city is special to play in its own.” Sunday at Kismat, the he said, “The But Carnatic music must be dif- Park at an event put

AS THE PIONEERS OF CARNATIC PROGRESSIVE ROCK, WE CONSTANTLY LOOK FOR INSPIRATION FROM ALL SOURCES, FROM DREAM THEATER TO PLINI TO ILAYARAJA BAN ON A TIMELESS MUSICAL JUGALBANDI PLASTIC A musical couple welcomes Navaratri celebrations helps budding with their vocal performances set in tune with Saraswati Veena and violin avaratri celebrations are artistes to receive the A-TOP grading, entrepreneurs incomplete without the the highest from All India Radio. public renditions of classi- R. Kumaresh has been on the classical cal music. Families come concert scene for 40 plus years and is According to experts many N together to partake in the internationally renowned both as a festive spirit by attending soloist and for his duets with his broth- concerts by famous musicians er, Ganesh Rajagopalan. eateries and food chains in and vocalists. One such event, The audience, on that mesmerising Uttar Dakshin a famous evening, was treated to a non-stop India have shifted to eco- series of classical music and hour-and-half jugalbandi of dance performances by Saraswativeena and violin by the duo, friendly products. Utensils, renowned exponents — was accompanied with R. held to a large audience Sankaranarayanan on the mridangam residential and commercial recently at Bharathiya Vidya and Trichy Krishnaswamy on the Bhavan, Basheerbagh. ghatam. This was followed by avocal kitchen products and One of the highlights was a recital by Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar in beautiful composition invok- Hindustani style. Around 500 music banquets all are ing Shakthi performed by wife lovers were treated to enchanting and husband Dr Jayanthi and melodies in Carnatic music. Jayesh Kumaresh. Dr Jayanthi is a Ranjan, Principal Secretary, former ISB going green and sixth-generation musician who Dean Ajit Ragnekar, Mohan Hemmadi, began playing the veena at the age of Founder of Surmandal and others natural three and is one of the youngest veena attended the concert.

ith plastics get- ting the boot, dining acces- AROUND 500 sories made MUSIC LOVERS W out of paper, bamboo, cop- WERE TREATED per, stainless straws and other eco-friendly materials TO ENCHANTING are slowly emerging from the shadows. According to MELODIES IN experts many eateries and food chains in India have CARNATIC MUSIC shifted to paper straws. Among individuals, an Similarly, utensils, residential entrepreneur, Sahlu Walia, and commercial kitchen came up with this unique products, and banquets all are plan to reuse dried flowers. going green and natural. The “I use the same natural, use of clay utensils is catching dried flowers in bouquets for THE USE OF up and traditional utensils are birthdays, so that the bou- being slowly replaced with quet stays for a year or more CLAY UTENSILS IS more eco-friendly products. and the recipient remembers CATCHING UP AND Among some of the initia- the sender for a long time. tives regarding green dining Unlike fresh flowers in the TRADITIONAL held in Telangana was a media bouquets, these dried flowers UTENSILS ARE dialogue on “Hypertension have a longer shelf life. Management and Elimination Everyone is doing business BEING SLOWLY of Trans Fatty Acids in with fresh flowers but I do REPLACED WITH Telangana” at Hotel Hyatt with dried and natural flow- Place in Banjara Hills. Aparna ers and fruits,” she said. MORE Cyber Life in Nallgandla in On similar lines, DEAL- the city came up with an idea Destination for Essential ECO-FRIENDLY of “Bring Your Own Plate” Alternative — a Hyderabad- PRODUCTS where the apartment residents based startup — has come out celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with recycled Agarbathis by ensuring a zero-waste poli- (incense sticks) made out of cy. used flowers from temples. R. Kumaresh and Dr Jayanthi Pt Ulhas Kashalkar, vocalist 10 celeb talks Vijayawada Saturday October 5, 2019 “BUSY WITH REALISTIC SRK: I AM ctress Parineeti Chopra WORKING ON says she has not done FILMS, HAVEN'T DONE “glam” for months as she is SCRIPTS, WILL A busy with two realistic ‘GLAM' IN MONTHS” films — The Girl On The Train Hindi remake and a ANNOUNCE biopic on ace badminton star Saina Nehwal. Parineeti took to Instagram to MY NEXT share her glamorous avatar. In the image, she is seen wearing a sizzling red ensemble. She completed her look FILM SOON with classic red lips and dewy make- up. ollywood superstar Shah “Busy with Saina Nehwal prep Rukh Khan, who was last right now and just came from The seen on the big screen in Girl On The Train. Both realistic B Zero, has said that he will films. Haven’t done ‘glam’ in months! announce his next film in This picture is more for me and less a month or two. He for Instagram,” Parineeti captioned added that he is working on two to the image. three scripts right now. The superstar The 30-year-old actress has just revealed this fact while interacting wrapped up shooting for Hindi with the media at an event. There remake of the Hollywood movie The were recent media reports suggesting Girl On The Train, based on the 2015 that Shah Rukh will be seen in Yash bestseller by Paula Hawkins, the film Raj Films’ Dhoom 4. Another wave of narrates the story of a divorcee rumour said he set to do a Hindi woman who gets entangled in a miss- remake of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill ing person’s investigation that throws Bill, yet other unconfirmed reports her life to the brink. suggested he is all set to make Don The psychological thriller is pro- 3. Others have been saying he is duced by Reliance Entertainment. planning a project with Ali Abbas The yet untitled movie is directed by Zafar’s or Rajkumar Hirani. Ribhu Dasgupta, who has previously “I am thinking and taking some helmed TE3N starring Megastar time. I am working on two or three Amitabh Bachchan. scripts and Inshallah, as soon as they are ready, I am ready. Because most of the people with whom I am working are busy so, Inshallah, I will announce it myself. I feel till the time rumours are floating around, it's good because some of them have given me ideas.” KATY PERRY, ORLANDO ‘PLAN DEC. WEDDING' ollowing their Valentine’s Day engagement, singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando F Bloom are tying the knot soon. Sources tell US Weekly that the 34-year-old Firework hitmaker CAMILA and 42-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star are planning a December wedding. No specifics about the wedding were EXPRESSES HER given, including a specific date and where the wedding may take place. Perry is a native of Santa Barbara, LOVE FOR SHAWN California while Bloom is a U.K. native who currently lives in Los Angeles with Perry. MENDES Perry and Bloom first started dating eems like singer explained how their relation- The duo had been in early 2016, shortly after the Golden Camila Cabello is ship first formed. rehearsing a lot, the Globe Awards that year, though they head over heels in “There was a period where source added since it announced in February 2017 love with fellow we didn’t hang out as much just was “the official that they had split. S singer Shawn because we were both busy, and debuting of them as a Mendes. this song was really fun because couple” and they Cabello, who was tight- we got to just hang out again wanted it “to be amaz- lipped about her relationship like we did on the song we did ing and perfect”. with Mendes a few months before, I Know What You Did The pair first sparked back, is not holding back any- Last Summer,” s h e s ai d . romance rumours in more. The Havana singer publi- “Which was when we got June with the release of cally expressed her love for really close. We were like ‘oh the music video of Mendes and said that they are yay, we get to be pals and just their song Senorita. “pretty happy” together, hang out’,” Cabello added. Shortly after, a reported US Weekly. And what started out as source told US Weekly, The 22-year-old something secretive became “Shawn and Camila singer recently pretty impossible to hide as started off as just appeared on The time passed by. During the friends, which they UK’s Capital 2019 MTV Video Music have been for years, Breakfast radio Awards on August 26, Mendes but the more time show, where she and Cabello performed their hit they spent together, made a public song Senorita and fans went the more they start- declaration of crazy over their undeniable ed having feelings love. chemistry. The two nearly for each other.” “We’re pretty kissed several times during the “It quickly turned happy,” she said romantic performance and even into a fun, light- when the hosts held hands as they walked off hearted summer asked her about stage. fling-type situa- dating him. “I Before the awards show aired, tion,” the insider really, really love an insider told US Weekly that added, “but now him a lot,” she the two were “really nervous it’s developing into said of Mendes. about nailing their perfor- something more She also mance”. serious.”

ANGELINA WALKS JAPAN RED CARPET WITH CHILDREN MADDOX AND ZAHARA

ngelina Jolie, other hand, her children who is currently went for all-black ensem- occupied with bles. her forthcoming Maddox has already A film Maleficent made his debut in the enter- Making his first tainment industry as an appearance since he began executive producer with college, Maddox came all First they killed My Father the way to support his along with his mother in mother, reported E! News. 2017. The Taking Lives actor The actor has been fortu- was also joined by daughter nate to be spending quite a Zahara Jolie-Pitt. lot of time with her family The 44-year-old star recently as she also walked looked splendid donning a the carpet for the Los silver tasseled dress and Angeles premiere of Evil sleek black shoes. On the with the rest of her kids. 11 tollywood Vijayawada Saturday October 5, 2019 SANTOSH SRINIVAS TO DIRECT BELLAMKONDA fter the moder- wraps for time being. tai- The film ate success of Sanotsh, once a promi- lored will be a Rakshasudu, nent cinematographer, has to A Bellamkonda been waiting to stage a suit Sreenivas has comeback after his last Ravi mass been extremely Hyper (2016) failed to light Teja’s careful on what to sign up the box-office. He was body lan- entertainer next. Although he held dis- initially commissioned by guage and ARCHANA VEDA cussions with Vamsi Mythri Movie Makers to the film went with a touch Krishna, Trinadh Rao work on Tamil star Vijay's to sets for a Nakkina and Sreenu Vaitla, Theri remake for Pawan week, before the gets engaged of reality. there has been Kalyan. He did that, but actor developed little development on the film couldn’t move to cold feet and decided Details whether the talks with sets due to Pawan’s full- it shelve it altogether. The actress will tie the knot later this year these filmmakers have fledged entry into politics. Interestingly, it was gone forward. Now, the lat- The same Bellamonda Sreenivas' een in films like noted faces from the industry who about who est is that he has evinced script father Suresh, who pro- Nenu, Nuvvostanante attended the engagement ceremony. interest to headline was duced Santosh's maiden Nenoddantana and Debuting with a praiseworthy will produce director Santosh film Kandireega, which S Khaleja among a performance in Nenu (2004), Veda Srinivas’ script. It was a box-office hit. The string of other films, failed to bag leading lady roles soon the project is understood producer and the director actress Archana Veda got after, with makers often limiting her that the film will were supposed to work on engaged to Jagadeesh, who is the exploits to supporting roles. While have been be a mass enter- for another project but due vice-president of a leading health- she did find luck with some films tainer with a to serious differences care company in Hyderabad on like Konchem Touch Lo Unte kept under touch of reality. between Suresh and Ram, Thursday. The ceremony took place Chepta, Attili Sattibabu LKG, Details about who was attached to star in at Radison Blu Plaza, Banjara Hills. Samanyudu, Parama Veera Chakra wraps for who will pro- the film, over financial It was a low-key affair with only where she was the lead face, the duce the project matters, the film couldn't families and the friends of the cou- poor performance of this films time being are kept under be a reality. ple in attendance. The wedding is meant she failed to find her footing. scheduled for later this year. Actors Her last outing was Saptagiri-starrer Sumanth, Navdeep, Siva Balaji, and Vajrakavachadara Govinda where Madhumita were some of the she played a part with grey shades.

alayalam heavy- weight Mammootty’s My dream is to assist Guy period action epic, MAMMOOTTY'S M Mamangam will be opening in Ritchie: Nawin Vijaya Krishna Telugu as well on November magnum opus 21. Touted to be the biggest the situations they are in,” Nawin budgeted Malayalam film till The actor shares insights informs. date, the film, set against the Directed by Balaji S, Oorantha backdrop of 1695, is based on Anukuntunnaru as well-faced its a religious festival of Kerala, about his upcoming share of problems on the produc- which was held once in 12 in Telugu Oorantha tion front. “I’m glad that it’s finally years at Thirunavaya across movie releasing. The issues that my films the banks of Bharathapuzha. encountered make for a cracking Warriors from different parts Anukuntunnaru with script. I’ve put on weight because of of the country would arrive the stress,” he states, with a wide there and battle against each NAGARAJ GOUD grin, admitting that he couldn’t sur- other to prove their suprema- vive as an actor for some months cy. Part of the film, it will t hasn’t been a smooth ride for after he made the transition. “There showcase and highlight the Nawin Vijaya Krishna, grand- are fixed notions that a hero has to story of one unknown hero son of legendary actress-film- speak this way, dress that way and (played by Mammootty) in maker Vijaya Nirmala, after he has to exhibit swag. I couldn’t adjust an extraordinary narrative, I decided to make the switch to to it. I believe a hero leads a solitary the makers say. In the cos- acting from a successful stint as life. I realised its better for me to be tume drama, the megastar, an editor. His first film Ainaa Istham the way what I’m in real life and I’m who plays a chaver warrior, Nuvvu ran into production hassles after doing that now.” will appear in three get-ups being wrapped up, failing to find a release He laments the fact that good through two different time yet, while his subsequent film Nandini scripts are rare to come by in the periods. The actor, who had a Nursing Home’s decent show helped him industry. “I picked 20 stories that Telugu release Yatra last year, bag another film Vittalacharya, which will go with me out of 700 that says, “Indian culture is went to floors last year. A socio-fantasy I’ve been narrated. Finding good unique. Languages shouldn’t drama, Vittalacharya was put off five days scripts is not easy. I’m waiting divide us from knowing after it began. The makers realised that for a good production houses to neighbouring states’ history. the plot has similarities with Samantha- take my next set of films to Kerala’s history is a part of starrer Oh Baby! Nawin wanted to follow floors,” he points out. Indian history as well. Using it up with a horror thriller but his dad Although he is completely film as a medium, we are try- Naresh felt it was not a right move on the focused to obtain the tag of a ing to tell a great story for all career front and advised him to play it decent actor right now, he the languages.” Directed by safe. Resultantly, he picked Oorantha doesn’t rule out the possibility M Padmakumar and pro- Anukuntunnaru, a family drama set in the of sitting in the director’s duced by Venu Kunnappilly, lush greens of Godavari belt. “The film is chair one day. “I’ve got into the film’s rest of the cast set in a fictional village Ramapuram editing to become an assis- comprises Siddique, Prachi where the entire village has to vote to for a tant director and later turn a Tehlan, Unni Mukundan, couple to marry. If one family votes director. I wanted to apply Master Achuthan, Anu against, the marriage will cease. It’s the for a course in the UK and Sithara, Kaniha, Tarun Arora, story of Gauri and Mahesh who have love somehow land a chance to Sudev Nair, Manikandan, and stories of their own in their respective either work as an editor or Iniya. Kamala Kannan work places in Chennai and Hyderabad. an assistant director for my (Baahubali 2, Saaho and Sye After they return to their village, they get favourite filmmaker Guy Raa Narasimha Reddy) is the a shock of their life when the villagers Ritchie. It was my dream. VFX supervisor. decide their wedding. There are no vil- Nonetheless, fate had other lains as such in the story. The conflict is plans for me,” he signs off. ALLU FAMILY throws Sye Raa success party

eetha Arts chief Allu Aravind and his star son Allu Arjun on Thursday evening threw a party at their residence in G Hyderabad to celebrate the massive suc- cess of Megastar Chiranjeevi-starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. With the film opening off to a flier, clocking in impressive numbers on day two as well, the producer-actor duo decided to mark the occasion by personally inviting the likes of Ghanta Sreenivas Rao, KS Ramarao, Gemini Kiran, Srikanth, Trivikram Sreenivas, Dil Raju, Sukumar, Vamshi Paidipally, Harish Shankar, Navdeep, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Vasu Varma, Meher Ramesh and Vikram (of UV Creations) among others and hosting them a dinner. The cast and crew of Sye Raa led by Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Surender Reddy were the first to arrive. Allu brothers Bobby, Sirish and GA2 Pictures chief Bunny Vaas played the perfect hosts. VIJAYAWADA| SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5, 2019 sport 12

Jadeja 2nd fastest Indian to 200 Test scalps

PTI n VISAKHAPATNAM now only behind off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who Dean’s eft-arm spinner Ravindra needed 37 matches to enter LJadeja on Friday became the 200-wicket club. the second fastest Indian to Former India spinners scalp 200 wickets in Test Harbhajan Singh and Anil cricket. Kumble needed 46 and 47 Jadeja achieved the feat matches respectively to reach class when he dismissed centurion the milestone. Dean Elgar (160) during Jadeja is also the fastest South Africa’s first innings on left-arm bowler to achieve the Elgar, de Kock score hundred the third day. feat ahead of Rangana Herath Jadeja took 44 Tests to (47 matches) and Australia’s to lead visitors fight back reach the milestone and is Mitchell Johnson (49).

AFP n VIZAG India vs SA (Day 4) hard work. I have spent a lot of day on 39-3 but fast bowler opening stand with Rohit tried to hug him before taking ean Elgar and Quinton Live from 9:30am IST time away from home which Ishant Sharma struck early, tak- Sharma, who hit 176 of India’s a picture and touching the star de Kock centuries helped STAR SPORTS 1 NETWORK you have got to sacrifice.” ing overnight batsman Temba giant score. player’s feet. DSouth Africa fight back Elgar put on 115 with skip- Bavuma low for 18. An over-enthusiastic fan Kohli tried to order the on Friday to reach 385 for eight hundred in the final session with per Faf du Plessis for the fifth Jadeja also posed problems caused a brief security scare teenager off and vice-captain in response to India’s mammoth a six off Ashwin before eventu- wicket to put pressure on India’s and nearly got Elgar on 74 but when he rushed on the field to Rahane also intervened but the first-innings 502. ally being bowled by the off- bowlers. wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha get a selfie with the India cap- persistent fan stayed on the De Kock made 111 and put spinner. Ashwin, back in the Indian spilled the chance. tain Virat Kohli. field for more than two minutes. on a key 164-run stand with Ashwin struck again with XI after his last outing in Indian opener Mayank Kohli, who is treated as a Security officers eventually Elgar, who scored 160, to thwart the wicket of Vernon Philander Australia last year, also said Agarwal set the tone for the national hero, was taken by overpowered him as he ran off, the Indian bowling attack on day for nought. playing county cricket for hosts’ dominance of the game surprise by the intrusion in while the crowd roared and three of the first Test in The left-handed Elgar, who Nottinghamshire had helped with his 215 and a 317-run between overs when the youth clapped. Visakhapatnam. started the day on 27, led the him during his time away from Off-spinner Ravichandran revival after South Africa slipped the Indian team. Ashwin kept chipping away at to 63 for four in the morning “I am elated to be back. It is the batsmen however to claim session. always special for India. There his 27th five-wicket haul in 66 is nothing like picking up a five Staying away from cricket Tests. NO FLUKE wicket haul for your country,” At stumps, the Proteas still The 32-year-old credited said Ashwin. trail by 117 runs as they chase his stint with Surrey in the “This place is very special was very tough: Ashwin India’s first innings score of 502 English county championship for me but I enjoyed a five wick- for seven declared. for his impressive show. et haul for Nottingham too. One PTI n VISAKHAPATNAM Debutant Senuran “I have played five months is not too lesser than the other.” Muthusamy, on 12, and Keshav of county cricket. That’s an avichandran Ashwin, play- Maharaj, on three, were at the extremely big motivating factor SELFIE WITH KOHLI Ring his first Test match crease after the long day with 98 for my career that always Ashwin’s spin partner since December last year, says overs bowled to make for lost improves me as a player,” said Ravindra Jadeja also made it he badly missed playing for time because of storms on day Elgar. count with Elgar’s wicket in the India in the last 10 months, so one. “I’d like to think that this final session as he moved to 200 much so that the wily off- Wicketkeeper-batsman de innings didn’t come by fluke, but Test scalps. spinner stopped watching the Kock completed his fifth Test came because I have done the Dean Elgar & Quinton de Kock run between wickets during third day of 1st Test AP South Africa started the game. The 33-year-old, who has been playing only one format for India since July 2017, last SINGLES played the Adelaide Test from TOOR, JINSON OUT OF WORLD C'SHIPS Osaka wins Next Gen battle December 6 to 10, the first of Doha: India's Asian Games Gold medallist duo of the four on the tour of n shot putter Tejinder Pal Singh Toor and 1500m AFP BEIJING Australia. runner Jinson Johnson crashed out of the World To his disappointment, Athletics C'ships after failing to qualify for the orld number one Ashwin did not feature in the Ashleigh Barty said playing eleven in the following finals of their respective events. The 24-year-old W she produced some of her Test series against the West Toor produced a season's best effort of 20.43m to best tennis this year as she Indies in August-September finish eighth in the Group B qualification round battled into the China Open when India only played one and 18th overall out of 34 competitors while semi-finals on Friday with a spinner in Ravindra Jadeja. Jinson ran a below par 3 minutes 39.86 seconds gutsy victory over Petra “To stay away from crick- to end 10th in his first round heats on Thursday. Kvitova. et itself was very tough for me. He finished 34th overall out of 43 runners. The Australian came In order to substitute, I played from a set down to win 4-6, whatever games I got. I tried JAMUNA GIVES INDIA WINNING START 6-4, 6-3 and will play Kiki and made opportunity for Ulan-Ude: Jamuna Boro (54kg) gave a flying Bertens of the Netherlands myself to go and play some start to India's campaign in the World Women's in the last four in Beijing. county cricket (for Boxing Championships by advancing to the pre- “From my opinion, that Nottinghamshire). I tried and quarterfinals with a facile win here on Friday. Boro was one of the highest- played the TNPL as much as I defeated Mongolia's Michidmaa Erdenedalai 5-0, quality matches I played all could, played some league recovering from a slow start for a resounding year,” said the 23-year-old, cricket in Chennai,” he said. victory. The 22-year-old, employed with Assam the reigning French Open “It was very important to Rifles, has a tough one next up as she will square champion. tick those numbers off because off against Algeria's fifth-seeded Ouidad Sfouh in “Petra always has a way that is essentially where I came the pre-quarterfinals. Today, former national of bringing out the best in Bertens, eighth in the from. Going back and playing me, she really does. world, sealed her spot in the there is probably the best thing champion Neeraj (57kg) and Saweety Boora “From both of us, I semi-finals with a two-set MACHINE-LIKE TENNIS that could have happened,” (75kg), a ex-Silver-winner at the event, will be in think the level was incredi- victory over Elina Svitolina AFP n TOKYO today,” he said after their said Ashwin, who when asked action for India. ble. of Ukraine. 50-minute contest. about time away from nation- country. This place is very spe- “It is a proper Test match “Regardless of winning orld number one “This was one of the al duty. cial for me but I enjoyed a five- pitch. You expect two teams to PAK-SL LAUNCH T20 WC PREPARATION or losing, I think I’d be sit- HEARTENED WNovak Djokovic on best matches I played this After claiming his 27th wicket haul for Nottingham bat well don’t you? I thought Lahore: World number one Twenty20 team ting here with the exact PROGRESS Friday put on a stunning year. Very, very pleased five-wicket haul in Tests on too. One is not too lesser than they batted really well. Pakistan take on an inexperienced Sri Lanka in the same perspective, kind of Andy Murray said that show of supremacy at the with the way I feel and Friday, Ashwin showed that he the other,” Ashwin said. Whenever the ball spun, it first of a three-match series in Lahore today, the same feeling of the his comeback from career- Japan Open with a 6-1, 6- played on the court,” said remained India’s go to spinner “For me it is about playing spun from far distances not starting their preparation for next year's World match afterwards.” saving hip surgery was pro- 2 win over Lucas Pouille Djokovic. in home conditions. the game and I have realised from the normal length. Cup in the shortest format. Pakistan will also play This was the sixth meet- gressing better than expect- of France. "I am looking forward Ashwin enjoyed his coun- that the joy of the game has to “We might have given three Twenty20 matches in Australia next month ing between Barty and two- ed despite going down fight- The Serb over- to another battle on ty stint in England where he be back in my heart. I made them few too many runs in the before hosting Bangladesh and later travelling to time Wimbledon champion ing in the quarter-finals. whelmed his opponent in Saturday, hopefully I will even dismissed South African sure that I enjoy the game morning session which proba- Ireland and England, all ahead of the Twenty20 Kvitova, with the former The 32-year-old Briton the quarterfinal match, be able to keep up with opener Dean Elgar, who got the where ever I go and play. That bly gave them the momentum. Asia Cup. That gives them ideal preparation for winning only one of her pre- lost 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) to top seed showering Pouille with a this quality of tennis.” better of him here on Friday. I thought to an extent was quite You expect a good side to play the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia in vious encounters against Dominic Thiem in Beijing, barrage of powerful, pre- In the semifinals, The offie said not playing visible when I played yesterday.” the way they did. So credit has October and November next year. the Czech. but said: “I think this (week) cision shots to deep, wide Djokovic will face 2017 regular cricket for India also Talking about South to be given where it needs to be Barty, who had strap- was maybe the best in terms corners mixed with deli- champion David Goffin, made him realise how much he Africa’s fightback in the ongo- given,” he said. WRESTLER RAVI INCLUDED IN TOPS ping on her left calf, was of how I played since I cate drop shots. who also comfortably loves bowling. ing first Test, Ashwin said Elgar “We came back in the back New Delhi: under the cosh in the decid- came back. “It was great for “I am not a machine. defeated Chung Hyeon 6- “I am elated to be back. and Quinton de Kock deserves half of the day. That is how Test Young wrestler Ravi Dahiya, who ing set after seventh-ranked me, I played three matches But I did play like one 2, 6-2. There is nothing like picking up all the credit for playing the way cricket is supposed to be,” recently won a World championships Bronze Kvitova broke her first ser- in four days, which is quite a five-wicket haul for your they did. Ashwin added. medal, was on Friday included in the Target vice game. a lot. only returned to singles ten- “I'm getting there, this Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) while struggling But Barty grabbed the “Actually I felt better nis in August. week is better than last Sakshi Malik was dropped from the program. The break back and, with the than I expected today, as Asked if he was further week, I hope next week is decision was taken by the Sports Authority of clock ticking past two hours well,” said the former num- ahead than he expected to better than this week,” the India's (SAI) Mission Olympic Cell. Ravi won a on court, broke Kvitova ber one, who had a major be in his comeback, he three-time Grand Slam County has helped me Bronze in the men's 57kg freestyle category which again for a decisive 5-3 lead. operation in January and replied: “Yeah, maybe. champion said. also ensured an Olympic quota for India in next year's Tokyo Games. 2016 Rio Olympics Bronze medallist Sakshi has been struggling for long and Sehrawat (Bengaluru) silent during play spin better: Elgar has been dropped from the scheme. She had the tie which will help them to crashed out in the opening round of the 62kg achieve the goal. PTI n VISAKHAPATNAM women's category. UP & running "Delhi and Bengaluru are two sides that heavily depend on their pener Dean Elgar said he may have made NADAL TO MISS SHANGHAI MASTERS Yoddha’s captain Nitesh says raiders and if we want to win against Ohis best hundred for South Africa on Friday Shanghai: Rafael Nadal pulled out of next week's team is determined to win all them then we have to make sure that in the first Test against India here and credit- Shanghai Masters on Friday saying he had failed we keep their main raiders Naveen ed county cricket, including his battles with R games of Greater Noida leg and Pawan out of action for as much Ashwin there, for making him a better batsman to recover from a wrist injury. It is the second year time as possible." against quality spin. in a row that the 19-time Grand Slam champion HARSHIT BISHT n GREATER NOIDA "We have played them against “Any three-figure mark for South Africa is will have failed to appear in Shanghai. “As you all before and in those games also they a massive moment for me. It’s always an emo- probably know, I had an inflammation on my left hey need just one win out of the were not able to take many points tional time. A lot of hard graft has happened in wrist during the Laver Cup and I haven't had the Tfour remaining matches to secure from us, so this is going to be a sort the previous series where you have failed. You time to recover and practise to be ready for this playoffs spot in the Pro Kabaddi of motivation this time even and we look back and you realise that it’s very special. amazing event,” the 33-year-old said in a League season 7 but Nitesh Kumar led are confident that we will keep them Even in the trying conditions that we have, we statement. “I hope to be back in Shanghai for the UP Yoddha (58 points in 18 games) under check this time too," he captain have not experienced heat like this back home,” 2020 tournament.” want to keep the winning momentum said. Elgar said at the press conference after the day’s going and win all four matches of the The team during the course of play. a little bit, we could always get to the position SAINI STARS AS DELHI BEAT BARODA home leg to not just only seal the four month-long tournament suffered “The wicket obviously wears down quite we are. Vadodara: Navdeep Saini claimed three wickets remaining playoffs spot available but off spot and what's better than doing because of injuries to senior players quickly. I’d like to think it may be my best hun- “A lot of stern messages were given out this as Delhi defeated Baroda by 10-runs in a rain- also keep them on the winning track it in front of the home fans. We need like Rishank Devadiga and Monu dred I have had for South Africa, especially play- morning in the huddle and it is nice to see that curtailed Elite Group B match of the Vijay Hazare before the final tussle for the glory. one win out of four matches to Goyat but now that when they are fit ing against the prowess of India and to show the new faces or even the older faces knuck- Trophy here on Friday. The match was delayed Going into the home leg which advance further, so this in some way and back in the side, the captain who them that last time was a little bit easier but this le down and do their bit for the side. It is tough due to wet outfield and it was reduced to a 38- they will play at Shaheed Vijay Singh takes out a lot of pressure from us and scored record 100 tackle points dur- time it is not going to be a pushover,” said Elgar. playing Test cricket in India. You are always over-a-side affair at the Moti Bagh Stadium here. Pathik Sports Complex, Greater we can go with a positive mindset. ing last season says that the return of Elgar was among the South African bats- up against it, they are always coming at you. Put in to bat, Delhi were bundled out for 148 in Noida from today, last season's star However, let me make it very clear senior pros in the squad will further men who had a disastrous tour of India four But I felt with previous experiences of play- 37.4 overs with Nitish Rana top-scoring with a 42- defender (100 tackle points in season that even though one win will do the boost their chances to go a step years ago. Even on Friday, South Africa were up ing against them that if you apply yourself, you ball 27. Anuj Rawat and Manan Sharma chipped 6) and team captain Nitesh Kumar job for us but we want to win all the beyond this time and win the trophy. against the wall at one stage it but Elgar and give yourself the opportunity, you can get in with 21 and 18 runs respectively. For Baroda, says that though the team just need four games in front of our fans and "Rishank and Monu are the two Quinton de Kock (111 off 163 balls) put their there.” captain Krunal Pandya starred with the ball one win to pip Jaipur Pink Panthers maintain the winning streak." most experienced players in our team back in the game with memorable knocks. He said he learnt the importance of his returning with the figures of figures 4/34. Chasing (57 points in 21 games) to advance Going into the last phase of the team and their return from injury is The southpaw said he learnt a lot from his defensive game from previous experience of a revised target of 139, Baroda were folded for further in the tournament but that in league, UP Yoddha will face table-top- a massive boost for us in this last two past mistakes ahead of his second series in India. playing against the Indians. no way will stop the side to play for pers Dabang Delhi and defending weeks of the tournament. They have “We knew it was going to be tough. We “The previous stats and history of playing 128 in 33.2 overs, thanks to a disciplined effort by win in the remaining matches and champions Bengaluru Bulls along a lot of experience and their presence knew we were going to be facing quality against them proves that if you allow yourself the Delhi bowlers. Speedster Saini picked up three maintain winning run. with Telugu Titans and Puneri Paltan is going to matter a lot during crunch bowlers on a wearing pitch. But I always had the time, you give yourself a bit of opportunity wickets, while left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya & "Going into the home leg we and according to the captain the team situations and I am sure that togeth- hope that if we knuckle down and give ourselves with your defensive game, your attacking game spinner Pawan Negi took two wickets each. expect a lot of things to go in our management has plans to keep er we will achieve better results this a chance, the best chance to try and score, give will come naturally and you will be able to get AGENCIES favour. We have a chance to seal play- Naveen Kumar (Delhi) and Pawan time," the captain concluded. us a platform to allow us to express ourselves into the position that you are now.”