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TAKES SHORT Youths demanding jobs; govt PM Modi launches ‘Azadi Ka Delhi man fires providing unemployment: Rahul shots in air to scare Amrit Mahotsav’ in Ahmedabad ex-girlfriend New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Former Congress president Ahmedabad, Mar 12 ni, Union Minister of New Delhi, March 12 Rahul Gandhi and party gen- (UNI) Prime Minister State for Tourism and (UNI) The Delhi Police eral secretary Priyanka Gan- Narendra Modi here on Culture (Independent have arrested a man for dhi Vadra on Friday alleged Friday inaugurated the Charge) Prahlad Singh firing in West Delhi's Sub- that the country’s youth are ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahot- Patel, MP and Gujarat hash Nagar to frighten his demanding jobs from the sav’ by flagging off 386 BJP president C.R. Patil, ex-girlfriend. The girl had government but were being kilometers march from trustees of the ashram come to her friend's house provided with unemploy- Sabarmati Ashram to Karthikeya Sarabhai, on Wednesday evening ment and humiliation. Both Dandi in Navsari district. Amrit Modi and Dr. Su- when the accused Suresh the Congress leaders at- Earlier in the day, Mr darshan Iyengar were Kadyan, 32, followed her tacked the government, say- Modi visited the Sabar- also present.In the ‘Ma- and fired shots outside the ing that the youth who were Bharatiya Janata Party had the Yogi government in the mati Ashram here to pay Mr Modi also took to which was completed on hotsav’, various cultural house, police said on Fri- promised with 2 crore jobs promised to provide employ- state and said, “Government floral tributes to Mahat- twitter to urge people to April 6 of the same year. programs were also or- day. According to the com- every year, their dreams were ment to two crore youths ev- of advertisements and propa- ma Gandhi and signed buy local products. “Buy It will rotate full circle ganised, in which art- plainant, her friend (the being crushed. ery year in the country, but ganda, distributes job on Twit- the visitor’s book. To any local product and with each Tweet related ists across the country accused's ex-girlfriend) Under the grand-old par- today, ‘the employment situ- ter and sidelines youth.’ “Yogi commemorate the 75th post a picture on social to Aatmanirbharta. This gave attractive perfor- had borrowed some mon- ty’s Rozgar do (Give employ- ation is at the peak of last 45 ji, public knows everything. year of Independence, media using ‘Vocal For shall also become a cata- mances in different lan- ey from Suresh Kadyan ment) campaign, Mr Gandhi years, 28 lakh government A total of 70 lakh jobs were the government has de- Local’. A Charkha will lyst for a people’s move- guages. On March 12, when they were in a good tweeted,’ But the government posts are lying vacant, there promised to the youth of Ut- cided to organise ‘Am- be installed near Magan ment,” he tweeted. 1930, Gandhi traveled to relationship, but after is giving baton charge by po- is no sign of recruitment, ex- tar Pradesh, but lakhs of posts rit Mahotsav’ in which Niwas at Sabarmati Ash- During the inaugu- Dandi in South Gujarat their break-up, he started lice, water gun barrage, anti- amination, results and join- are lying vacant. The young- events on weekly basis ram. On March 12, 1930, ration of the ‘Mahot- to break the salt law of threatening her with dire national tag and unemploy- ing.’ The Congress general sters are anxious waiting for will be held in the next Gandhi traveled to Dandi sav’, Gujarat Governor British rule, which was consequences and wanted ment.” Ms Vadra said that secretary in-charge of Uttar recruitments, results and join- 75 weeks till August 15, in South Gujarat to break Acharya Devvrat, Chief completed on April 6 of the money to be returned. before coming to power, the Pradesh had earlier attacked ing,’ she tweeted in Hindi. 2022. the salt law of British rule, Minister Vijay Rupa- the same year. On Wednesday evening, the accused in a car fired Sonia appoints office COVID-19 cases rise by shots outside the house of ‘Absolutely insignificant’: Health the complainant to scare 23,285 in India: MoHFW his ex-girlfriend who was bearers for UP Cong SC cell present in the house. The which has eight Vice Ministry stops sharing AEFI data police on the basis of tech- Presidents, 17 Gen- nical surveillance arrested eral Secretaries and New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) Suresh from Jhajjar. "On 17 Secretaries. With the launch of the next questioning, the accused The cell is now phase of Covid-19 vaccination revealed that he wanted to expected to take up in the country from March 1, take revenge upon his girl- the issue of Dalit the Union Health Ministry has friend as she was ignoring atrocities with re- discontinued the dissemination New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) India on Friday reported him for the past few days. newed vigour and of publishing Adverse Events 23,285 new COVID-19 cases and 117 deaths in the last When she blocked his mo- give a major push Following Immunisation (AEFI) 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family bile number, he became to party General reported among beneficiaries. Welfare said. Now, the country’s COVID-19 tally rose more aggressive and so Secretary Priyanka Explaining the reason for this to 1,13,08,846, while the death toll stands at 1,58,306. he went to the residence Gandhi Vadra’s ef- action, the ministry said on Total 15,157 people recovered during the last 24 hours, tak- of his girlfriend, but could fort to reach out to Thursday that it found the AEFI ing the total number of such cases to 1,09,53,303. So far, not find her there. Then, Lucknow, March Dalit families that data “so insignificant” that it Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said at between 45 to 59 and above 60 22,49,98,638 tests have been conducted across the country, he got to know that she had 12 (UNI) Congress have been victims of did not continue releasing it in a press briefing. “This is almost years of age.” Earlier, the Central of which 7,40,345 were done in the last 24 hours, according gone to her friend's house President Sonia atrocities. the public domain. It said the surrogate to zero,” he added. government used to share the re- to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). India’s in Subhash Nagar. So, he Gandhi has appoint- Among the new percentage of AEFI recorded so The ministry shared the percent- porting of AEFIs, hospitalization total Active Caseload has reached 1,97,237. India’s present reached there and fired in ed office bearers for appointees, there are far is 0.020 per cent while the age but not the number of AEFI and deaths in its daily bulletin active caseload now stands at 1.74 per cent of total Posi- the air to threaten them," the party’s SC cell two women General incidence of hospitalisation are and associated hospitalisations. of vaccination. The data used to tive Cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family said Urvija Goel, Deputy in Uttar Pradesh. Secretaries-Renu 0.00025 per cent. However, the ministry assured include number of AEFI reported Welfare. Some states in the country have been reporting Commissioner of Police, Former MP Kamal Gautam and Has- “The data is so minuscule and that it will come up with the AEFI so far and during last 24 hours. It very high number of daily new COVID cases. Maharashtra, West Delhi. Kishore Commando mukh Kori and two absolutely insignificant that we data of age prioritised beneficia- also shared the details of deaths Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu con- has been named as Secretaries -- Swarn- thought not to share it daily. But ries. “We are looking at the big of those who took the vaccines, tinue to report a surge in the daily cases. They cumulatively the working presi- lata Suman and San- since you have asked, we are picture now. However, we have besides the details and investiga- account for 85.6 per cent of the new cases reported in the ASI arrested for dent of the cell geet Kaushal. telling you now,” Union Health the fragmented data of those tion status of the deaths. past 24 hours, the Ministry said. assaulting doctor in Patna Justice Indu Malhotra gets emotional FIRST EVER QUAD SUMMIT TO BE HELD TODAY Patna, March 12 (UNI) New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Lead- opportunity to exchange views An Assistant Sub-Inspector as CJI calls her a great role model ers of the United States, Austra- on contemporary challenges (ASI) of Special Branch was lia, Japan and India will hold such as resilient supply chains, arrested for allegedly as- New Delhi, March their first-ever quadrilateral se- emerging and critical technolo- saulting a doctor at Malahi 12 (UNI) Chief Justice curity dialogue in a virtual set- gies, maritime security, and Pakadi area here, a police S.A. Bobde on Friday ting on Friday. A PIB statement climate change,’ the statement officer said on Friday. Police said he has not seen a said, “Prime Minister Narendra said, adding that the leaders said that ASI Harinarayan finer judge than Justice Modi will be participating, along will discuss ongoing efforts to Singh had alleged the doc- Indu Malhotra, the first with Prime Minister of Australia mit of the Quadrilateral Frame- exchange views on practical combat Covid-19 pandemic tor's negligence in giving woman advocate to be Scott Morrison and Prime Min- work, being held virtually on areas of cooperation towards and explore opportunities for proper treatment to his son. appointed directly as a ister of Japan Yoshihide Suga March 12, 2021.” ‘The Leaders maintaining a free, open and collaboration in ensuring safe, Singh said that he took his judge to the Supreme and President of USA Joseph R will discuss regional and global inclusive Indo-Pacific region. equitable and affordable vac- son to the clinic on Thurs- Court. Justice Malhotra will be the only woman the fellow judges for ac- Biden, in the first Leaders’ Sum- issues of shared interest, and The Summit will provide an cines in the Indo-Pacific region. day as he had sustained a sat on the bench for the judge in the top court. knowledging her contri- foot injury where the doctor last time today. Chief Justice Bobde bution. Senior advocate The bench emphasized that applied him a plaster to the Justice Malhotra got said he has not seen a and Supreme Court Bar Independence of EC can’t be a compromise on the indepen- area. "But in the night, Singh emotional on her last day finer judge than her and Association president dence of the Election Commis- allegedly visited the clinic in the court. With almost he could understand her Vikas Singh said the re- sion (EC) is not acceptable, and along with five others and al- tearful eyes, she thanked feelings, citing that she tirement age of judges compromised in democracy: SC only independent persons should legedly assaulted the doctor the bar members. “I re- was emotional. Attorney in the top court should New Delhi, March 12 be the election commissioners. claiming that the plaster was tire with great satisfac- General K.K. Venugopal be increased from 65 to (UNI) The Supreme Court The top court observed that it not properly placed on his tion of having contrib- said it is sad that a Su- 70. Singh added that the on Friday said the Central was not correct that a govern- son's leg that aggravated the uted to the system with preme Court judge has Chief Justice should take and the state governments ment servant, while being in em- pain," police added. "I had utmost capacity.” Justice to retire at the of 65 and steps to fill the vacancy, should not appoint persons ployment with the government, to board a train on Thursday Malhotra is one of the cited her historic dissent created after retirement holding government office was given charge of the Election night for an important meet- two woman judges in the in Sabarimala temple of Justice Malhotra , with as election commissioners. Commission in Goa. “The inde- ing in Delhi. When I was Supreme Court. Previ- case. The AG added she a female judge. Chief Jus- A bench headed by Justice pendence of the Election Commis- about leave for the railway ously a senior advocate, did a good job reminding tice Bobde said Justice R.F. Nariman said entrust- sion cannot be compromised in station, Harinarayan and his Justice Malhotra joined the judiciary about con- Malhotra is a great role ing additional charge of a democracy”, said the top court. men arrived at the clinic and the bench on April 27, stitutional morality. Jus- model for younger advo- state election commissioner The Goa government had moved assaulted me and my staff. 2018. From tomorrow, tice Malhotra expressed cates, and added that her to a government official is a the Supreme Court challenging the Justice Indira Banerjee her gratitude upon to judgments. mockery of the Constitution. Bombay High Court order. EDIT 2 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES How to make our colleges better 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 So, the global QS are in tem upward over time. ter students and, eventu- and we have 12 universi- This path is long and slow, ally, even better lecturers. This election is ties and institutions in but also welcome and de- Could such things hap- the top-100 in particular sirable. pen? Why would students subjects. With the ap- Our next stakeholders demand a higher quality a reality check plause and the spotlight, are college teachers. For a education? It is, after all, there couldn’t be a bet- college to fl ourish, it needs a rare student who seeks ter time to look within, many students who com- knowledge purely for joy. for Bengal to acknowledge that we pete to enroll. The compe- Multitudes of students have many colleges offer- tition to get into our few will demand better edu- The current election in West Bengal might be Bengal’s first ing higher education but good colleges is strong. cation only if that better- full confrontation with its own reality. Bengali politics has typically they are not very Our entrance exams for ness is valued by society. operated under ideological shadows and myth-making, good, and that the road to good engineering colleges If there is value in the carefully nurtured and controlled to avoid confronting improvement seems long are hard. Our nationally education we wish to pro- its own social contradictions. First, it was Bengal as the and hard. phased, response from Very few jobs actually the top 100. For the 400th renowned degree colleges vide, it is also our task as creator of a unique, enlightened urbanity and humanism, To understand why our many ambitious students. require the highest qual- college to improve itself, which admit based on teachers to convince our betrayed by the braying hordes of Indian nationalism. colleges are not good, we Many work extremely ity education — the best its students must fi rst see board marks are frequent- students of that value. If This narrative was enough to provide a century’s worth of must avoid discussing hard to secure admission, academic and research useful value in a better ly forced to set very high that value lies in economi- nostalgia and repetition. Then came the progressive self- how they can be good. but then lose motivation jobs, for example. A lim- education. That requires cutoffs. The need for more cally rewarding benefi ts image: The revolutionary vanguard of a society dedicated Consider an analogy. Ev- and drift towards near- ited number of jobs are system-wide growth in engineering colleges, for to society, then so much to redistribution. This redistribution could be allied with erybody knows how to certain graduation. IIT ad- fairly challenging, and for opportunity. Such growth many students who are the better. And that, in anti-communalism and a gesture at high humanism. When lose weight: Eat less and mission is a value signal to them a reasonable educa- cannot be legislated from clearly good enough, has one line, is my thesis. Our this progressive self-image ran out of steam, there was move more. Why people future employers who do tion from a good college above. It must occur or- led to the creation of sev- training must offer value poriborton. In all other states, change is routine. In Bengal, it are overweight has a more not see much relevance serves well, if only as a sig- ganically, from below. eral private colleges that to society, and our stu- had to be made a task. This self-image was quite charming. It complex answer. We know in the actual syllabus. The nal. There are such jobs in Suppose, then, that we teach well in large vol- dents must see a path to did create and sustain a beguiling culture that converted us how colleges can improve. entry wall is high, the exit consulting, data science, want such organic growth. umes. With no disrespect that value. all to Bengalophilia. Land reform was a real achievement, but Hire better teachers, work wall is low, and the four- and other growth areas Who are the stakeholders intended, I suggest that We must teach students not as spectacular as some have claimed. But this sequence them less hard to leave year syllabus is an ob- that presently cast a wide in the game? At the top are VIT or SRM today prob- not only our subjects, but papered over the 4 Cs of politics — caste, communalism, room for self-improve- stacle course between the net. Very many jobs re- policymakers. They could ably have many teachers also how to think about corruption and coercion — hidden in plain sight by some ment and require stu- student and an employer quire lower skills, and pay steer the country toward who are more competent both existing applications spectacular self-images. In this election, these four Cs have dents to learn better and with whom eye contact poorly — ordinary sales, greater growth. They are than some of the teachers and future ones. Students come into the open, all at once. To the extent that this is the work harder. But why are was made from atop the delivery, and small factory trying and have achieved I had in an IIT, 35 years must aim to relate their terrain on which Bengal politics is being conducted, the BJP our colleges bad? Tens entry wall itself. Students jobs. In such a system, it many things. In recent ago. Quality is improv- learning to society. They has won, even if it loses the election. The claim that caste of thousands of colleges of varied subjects thus re- may not be worthwhile or years, however, our de- ing. College teachers raise must see their learning was absent in Bengal politics was always problematic. The did not become bad sim- main uninterested in their even practical for a me- mographics have caught their game as their em- not as an obstacle course concentration of upper castes in urban Bengal and their ply because they did not core syllabi. They focus on diocre college to unilater- up with us. We have more ployers aim higher, and as leading to a rubber stamp, secession from rural power structures allowed them to live know better. There must social activities, organise ally improve itself. Think than 650 million people their students bring more but as an initiation into a the fiction of a casteless politics. As Sekhar Bandyopadhyay be systemic reasons. The college events, build cod- of the uphill battle that under age 25. No other into the classroom. process that yields tangi- long pointed out, Partition shifted the discourse of caste to ultimate driver of qual- ing skills, and so on, and the college faces. It is hard country is close. We need Finally, we have stu- ble long-term value. Indi- a discourse of migration and rehabilitation which could be ity in education is desire seek jobs in the hot area of enough to merely improve more than policies. Next is dents. If students demand an society does not merely subsumed by a politics of social justice without eradicating within the student. Today, the day, such as data sci- faster than others. Having industry. It faces a learn- better instruction, colleg- have people looking for it. But the power structures were always suffused with caste, with a huge number of ence. Lower-ranked col- improved, it remains to ing curve for technology. es will sooner or later sup- work. It also has work something captured much earlier in literature than in social students going to college, leges may attract a slightly convince society that it Countries that wish to ply it. For example, a mul- looking for people: Work science. It is striking how the discussion of marginalised education is tied strongly different mix of employ- deserves to displace the lead must develop their titude of students writing in food, health, design, groups like the Matuas is so much more visible in this to career prospects. If ment prospects, some in pre-eminent colleges at own technology, even at on social media, saying manufacturing, transport, election. Both Dalit and Muslim politics in Bengal had been studying and thinking core areas. But as we move the top. Those top colleg- high cost. Indian industry lecturers in a certain col- safety, garbage, water, en- contained within an edifice that denied them independent harder do not lead to even away from high ranked es are backed by history can often choose between lege are subpar, would ergy, farming, and a hun- political space and economic empowerment. Dalits are a decent chance of career colleges, career prospects and enjoy incumbency, importing slightly older probably force the col- dred other things that we seeking more assertive political space through the BJP; improvement, it is natural become rapidly poorer. In attract the best faculty and technology from outside lege to improve its game. can do better. Room for and Muslim politics is looking to experiment with different for most students to lose many colleges, both good students, and are working or developing things in- Similarly, students writing improvement is plentiful, possibilities. As Rahul Varma pointed out, the BJP used Dalit academic ambition. and bad ones, high grades hard, too. The arithmetic house. A slow growth in widely that a college has though the market mod- politics for Hindutva consolidation in Bengal. This is ideal The IIT system prompts correlate only loosely with is plain. Out of 1,000 col- the latter has begun and better lecturers than oth- els may not be effi cient or terrain for the BJP. It could use Dalits as a wedge to throw a remarkable, if two- career outcomes. leges, 900 will not be in may pull our college sys- ers may help it attract bet- mature yet. open the caste character of the dominant Bengali order. It could play on a terrain where it is strong: The tapping of repressed memories. It has positioned Hindutva as the vehicle of Dalit empowerment. The undercurrent of a The secret of the Quad’s renewed viability? communalised politics, charges of minority appeasement, were always lurking under the surface. The BJP forced Mamata Banerjee to play on their terrain. Like the Congress of old she has to now try to run a Muslim consolidation India’s manufacturing ability of votes, along with Hindu nationalism. Her granting of allowances and housing for sanatan Brahmin priests was The strategic case for the programme and the orders that kind of symbolic act. But the very fact that she had to Quadrilateral Security Dia- placed by the Indian Air Force declare her Hindu allegiances as a political performance logue, better known as the for 83 Tejas jets. Very few coun- is an indication of the communalisation of politics. It has Quad, has always been sound. tries have the ability to indige- exposed her to the charge the BJP has always made, that all A rising China, with its author- nously manufacture such high- secularism is electoral secularism, a façade that can crack itarian one-party system, is a tech fi ghter planes and India’s quite easily. The third confrontation with reality is over challenge to the democratic success is one more milestone corruption. The CPM ran a party state, in which corruption order. It made sense, therefore, in its journey towards emerg- is knit into a hierarchical organisational order, and therefore for democracies around China ing as a global manufacturing was not called corruption. Mamata’s governance model to pool their resources and destination. Concurrently, In- is different. She relies, in line with the national trend, on strengths and present to the dia has been reforming its eco- the deepening of private individualised transfers through world a better and more sus- nomic policies to make it even a variety of social schemes, from Kanyashree to Swasthya tainable model of governance. more attractive as a manufac- Sathi. Some of these are done quite well. But this delivery The strategic case for the Quad turing destination. India has is done through empowered bureaucrats more than party has, however, always faced a the lowest tax rate anywhere structures or community coalitions. The second shift is tactical hurdle. China was the in the world — 15 per cent for displacing older structures of party corruption which were factory of the world. It had be- new manufacturing units. FDI embedded in the community with an alternative network come an almost indispensable norms have been relaxed across of brokers and rent extractors; this is a system at once both cog in the global supply chain the board and automatic ap- centralised and more extractive. owing to its low-cost manu- proval processes instituted for facturing prowess at a mass FDI even up to 100 per cent. scale. How could any group- Privatisation of PSUs is now Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, Printed ing hope to challenge China’s an established process. Labour at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. Triplicane, power-play dynamics while at tween 2007 and 2020 that such as the drug HCQ. Sec- which the vaccines were useless laws have been fi nally reformed the same time being depen- Quad 2.0 has become viable? ond, the soft power of Vaccine — the global scramble again led and compliance burdens signif- Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa dent on its factories to sustain The answer is the globally vis- Maitri. While the developed to India and Hindustan Syring- icantly eased. Taxation is now Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. its economies? It was exactly ible rise in India’s manufac- countries are scrambling to es & Medical Devices, among faceless, thus ending the spec- Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. this dilemma that stunted the turing ability. Consider the fol- secure vaccines for their do- other manufactures. Hindustan tre of rent-seeking. A well-func- RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. fi rst iteration of the Quad soon lowing examples. mestic population, India is Syringes alone has ramped up tioning, world-class bankruptcy after its birth in 2007. As long First, the success in PPE kits. not only vaccinating its own its manufacturing capacity to law is in place. Interest rates are Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping Complex, as there was no equivalent At the beginning of the CO- people faster than any other almost 6,000 syringes a minute! low. And India’s digital infra- More Market, Chennai - 600 003. manufacturing destination to VID-19 pandemic, India was country but is also exporting Fourth, India’s success in pre- structure rivals the best in the rival China, the case for an “arc manufacturing zero PPE kits. millions of vaccines to coun- cision high-end manufactur- world and in many cases beats Registered Office : No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Mudali of democracies” would remain As the world — including the tries in need — and all through ing. The PLI scheme launched it. All of this has enabled the Street. Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. confi ned to concept papers in developed economies — was domestically-manufactured for electronics’ manufacturing world to envision India in a new think tanks. But two recent de- scrambling to secure supplies vaccines. From Canada to evinced unprecedented global light — as the new global man- Hyderabad : 17-1-469/A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, velopments have completely from China, India not just cre- Pakistan and from the Carib- interest with 22 top companies, ufacturing hub. All the benefi ts near Unique Grammar school, Saidabad, changed the dynamic. Aus- ated an overnight world-class bean Islands to Brazil — Made including the top manufactures that China provided — quality, Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. tralia returned to the Malabar manufacturing capacity to in India vaccines have been a for Apple and Samsung mo- scale, speed, skilled manpower Naval exercises in 2020, after meet its own needs but also life vest across the globe. bile phones. Over the next fi ve and a vast domestic market — Rni no. Teleng/2009/29225 13 years. And on March 12, the started exporting PPE kits. Third, the enterprise of In- years, a manufacturing capacity are now operative for India but Bangalore : 3rd Main Road- 4, L.N. Pura, fi rst summit-level meet of the From zero to almost a million dia’s private industry — a hall- of over $150 billion and exports without the drawbacks of the Quad — comprising the US, kits a day — the ability to scale mark of the deepening manu- of $100 billion have been tied Chinese model. The only arrow bangalore- 560 021, karnataka. India, Japan and Australia — is was breathtaking. The same facturing base. As a recent New up through this scheme. that was missing in the quiver Rni no. Kareng/2012/43253 scheduled to take place. was the case with ventilators York Times report noted, when Fifth, the success of India’s of the Quad has now been at- So, what has changed be- and other essential supplies, it came to syringes — without fourth-generation fi ghter jet tained. NATION 3 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Himachal Governor gets first SC upholds Bombay HC order Akhilesh's Rampur dose of vaccine on Goa municipal polls Yatra to consolidate Shimla, March 12 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya Panaji, March 12 (UNI) The flouting of election processes, was administered the first dose of Supreme Court on Friday up- his government has violated SP's Muslim base Covid-19 vaccine at the Indira Gandhi held a recent order of the Bom- ahead of the municipal polls," Medical College and Hospital here bay High Court which had state Congress president Girish Lucknow, March 12 (UNI) on Friday. After receiving the jab, the postponed elections to five Chodankar said. Samajwadi Party president Akh- Governor appealed to the people to municipal councils in Goa over Maharashtrawadi Gomantak ilesh Yadav on Friday flagged off a take the vaccine and follow all health irregularities in reservation of Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar cycle yatra from Rampur to protest protocols, including wearing mask and constituencies for Scheduled also applauded the SC order. against the 'continued oppres- social distancing, to curb the spread of Tribes and women. "The SC has given the right de- sion' of its senior leader and MP coronavirus. He also thanked the Covid Speaking to reporters follow- cision. The Court has said that Azam Khan. Through the yatra warriors and health workers for the fight ing the apex court order on Fri- if you flaunt processes, we will that will wind its way to Lucknow against the virus. day, advocate Carlos Ferreira, show you your place. At least, on March 21, passing through who heads the state Congress the government should try various districts, the SP will seek to legal cell, said that the SC had and rectify its position now," strengthen its base among Muslim Paddy procurement also faulted the Goa government charge in other states, should Margao, Mapusa, Mormugao, Dhavalikar said. voters who form a crucial segment actions of the BJP government for appointing a serving state be removed (from their posts) Sanguem and Quepem, by April President of the Goa Forward of the magical MY (Muslim-Yadav) against the founder of Moham- issue rocks Odisha Law Secretary as a State Election forthwith," Ferreira said. "This 15. party and former deputy Chief combination that has kept the mad Ali Jauhar University and SP Commissioner (SEC) and had independent post (SEC) is a very In all, 11 municipal councils Minister Vijai Sardesai, while party in the centre stage of Ut- MP Azam Khan," said Chaudhary. Assembly directed other states to ensure high Constitutional post, as un- and one municipal corporation reacting to the order said: "The tar Pradesh politics since the last The yatra will pass through Ba- Bhubaneswar, March 12 (UNI) The that the SEC, should not hold derlined by the SC in this judge- were scheduled to go to polls on government who has not given three decades. Khan is the tallest reilly, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur second phase of the Odisha Assembly dual responsibilities. ment. The SC has come down March 20. The Goa government the Bahujan Samaj (a non-Brah- Muslim leader in SP and the Yogi and Sitapur to reach the party head- started on a stormy note on Friday with The Court has also said that very heavily on the Law Secre- had challenged the HC order in min caste grouping in Goa), the Adityanath government has been quarters in Lucknow where the the Opposition creating ruckus over elections to the five municipal tary on his conduct in the man- the apex court, through a special STs', the SCs' and women their targeting the Khan with a slew of party president will address work- the Mandi mismanagement. The issue councils, which were originally ner of functioning and manner leave petition, even as two op- worth has been shown its place criminal cases since July 2019. ers. All these districts have a size- of paddy procurement was raised by scheduled to be held on March of maintaining the decorum as position parties, the Congress by means of the SC order". Khan is currently lodged in Sita- able Muslim population. "The yatra the Opposition leading to the repeated 20, should now be completed SEC," the Congress official also and Goa Forward, had filed ca- State Bharatiya Janata Party pur jail since February 2020, along will focus on the manner in which adjournment of the House. by April 30. "The SC using this said. On March 2, the Bombay veats in the Supreme Court sub- president Sadanand Shet Tana- with his son Abdullah Azam. efforts are being made to demolish Opposition BJP and Congress alleged judgement has passed unique High Court bench, which was sequently. vade said that the party respects According to the party spokes- the Jauhar University which is one that the state government has betrayed directions under Article 142 of hearing a petition related to ir- Opposition parties in the SC order, but added that it man Rajendra Chaudhary, the of the finest educational institu- the House and the farmers. Congress the Constitution, directing that regularities in reservation of Goa have welcomed the SC "would have no impact on the yatra will begin from Rampur, the tions. The government is on a ven- legislature party leader Narasingha the Law Secretary who is hold- municipal wards for women order."After this SC order, the party's performance in the mu- home district of Azam Khan, and detta mission," said party spokes- Mishra said the state government had ing charge as SEC (in Goa) be and Scheduled Caste catego- CM should not be sitting in nicipal polls". "We will emerge culminate in Lucknow on March man Anurag Bhadauria. Akhilesh, assured the House that paddy would removed forthwith and directed ries, had postponed elections to the chair for a single minute victorious in these elections," 21. "The purpose of this yatra is who addressed the public meeting be procured from the genuine farmers that if SECs are holding dual five municipal councils, namely because of all the harakiri and Tanavade said. to register public anger over the Rampur on Friday. and criminal action would be taken against the middle men. "But, after the assurance of Parliamentary Affairs Several RLSP leaders Minister, paddy was not procured CFI national gen secy Rauf Sherif received from the farmers. If tokens are lapsed, join RJD ahead of these can be regenerated. The state over Rs 1.36 cr from foreign nationals: ED government has betrayed the House merger with JD(U) and the farmers. Why the House New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) K.A. lockdown period during which he would function, if the decision taken Patna, March 12 (UNI) Rauf Sherif, the national general was not working at his workplace here is not honoured?" asked Mishra. Ahead of the Rashtriya Lok secretary of the Campus Front in Oman and was residing in India. Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati Samta Party's (RLSP) merger of India (PFI), the student wing "The nature and purpose of these said the House will not be allowed to with the Janata Dal (United) of Popular Front of India (PFI), bank transactions were suspicious function until paddy is procured from in Bihar, several leaders of the received more than Rs 1.36 crore and the same appeared to be the farmers. Leader of Opposition party including state president from the members of the group proceeds of crime. In relation to the Pradipta Kumar Naik said even after the Virendra Kushwaha and gener- residing abroad, an Enforcement case of arrest made by UP Police assurance of the Minister, paddy is not al secretary Nirmal Kushwaha Directorate (ED) investigation has as well, funds were transferred by procured from the farmers. He said the joined the Opposition Rashtri- revealed.The ED charge sheet, filed Sherif on the bank account of Atikur state government has fund to organise ya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday. in February this year at a Special Rehman, national treasurer of CFI cricket matches at the panchayat level, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, PMLA court, viewed by , revealed were mentioned as "payments evaded financial probe summons to visit Hathras with other PFI or but it can't procure paddy from the who was present when the that Rs 1.36 crore were received by to hotels by nationals of FATF on multiple occasions and also CFI members with an attempt to farmers. BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra RLSP leaders took the for- Sherif. complaint countries or NRIs for their tried to flee the country. Sherif was disturb social harmony and to incite demanded regeneration of tokens for mer's membership, said: "It the Assembly elections in It said, "Sherif received Rs stay". The charge sheet claimed, arrested on December 12 last year communal riots," the ED said. paddy procurement. seems the RLSP has merged 2020. Yadav said that Upen- 28.36 lakh from Noufal Shareef, "This purpose looked suspicious as at the Thiruvananthpuram airport It also said that there was "no bank with the RJD. Now only for- dra Kushwaha earlier said a PFI member, Rs 21 lakh from it implied that Sherif either owned a while he was trying to flee to Oman. account" of CFI and all transactions International mer Union Minister Upendra that with friends like Nitish Muhammed Shafeeque Payeth, hotel in India or in Oman for which The ED further alleged that during were done from the bank account of Kushwaha is left in the RLSP." Kumar who needs enemies Rs 19.73 lakh from Qatar's Doha payments were made by Noufal and his questioning after his arrest, Sherif. The ED said that on the basis seminar on Nath "Those who joined the RJD but it seems now he has for- through Shamnad, Rs 11.34 lakh Ramiz for stay even though hotels Sherif did not divulge any details of revelations made and material are state president Virendra gotten what he said. from Muhammed Fasil Bashir, Rs were not operational during the about his foreign remittances or found in Sherif's possession it sect in Gorakhpur Kushwaha, general secretary Virendra Kushwaha said, 10.25 lakh from Munawar on behalf period of April to June 2020 due to about his role in the purported visit became evident that he indulged in Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 12 Nirmal Kushwaha, women "The RLSP was formed to of Shamnad, Rs 10.22 lakh from the Covid-19 pandemic." of CFI members to Uttar Pradesh's the process and activity connected (UNI) An international mega seminar on cell chief Madhu Manjari, remove Nitish Kumar from Muhammedon behalf of Shamnad, The ED charge sheet also alleged Hathras.The agency also alleged to proceeds of crime including the Nath sect will be held from March chief of Jharkhand unit of power and we even asked the Rs 9.22 lakh from Razick on behalf that Sherif, who is also a member that Sherif remained evasive and his concealment, possession, 20 to 22 at the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya RLSP and several others," he RLSP workers at every place to of Shamnad, Rs 8.91 lakh from Stefy of Campus Front of India (CFI) has vague in his responses and did not acquisition and use of the proceeds University in Gorakhpur. DDU said adding that these leaders take up this resolve but now Haneefa on behalf of Shamnad, credit and debit of over Rs 67 lakh in cooperate with the investigation. of crime. The ED also claimed that University vice-chancellor Prof. Rajesh will strengthen the RJD. RJD Upendra Kushwaha himself Rs 5.15 lakh from Shajeel Mansoor another bank account during 2019- The ED claimed that Sherif during ED's interrogation, Sherif Singh, who met Chief Minister Yogi state president Jagada Nand has forgotten this and is going Thangai on behalf of Shamnad, Rs 20.It said that Sherif's separate bank was avoiding appearing before further revealed that in addition to Adityanath to discuss the event, later Singh was also present on the with Nitish Kumar." "We have 4.92 lakh from Ramiz Ali Prabath, a accounts have inward remittances the agency fearing that his role in the amount of Rs 50 lakh that he told reporters that the Chief Minister occasion. joined the RJD and under the partner of Noufal and Rs 7 lakh from of Rs 19.7 lakh from Doha during the offence of money laundering had received in his bank accounts said that literature related to the Nath Former state president of leadership of Tejashwi Yadav Thejas Travels."The ED claimed that May and October 2020 and cash could be unravelled. It said that he as foreign remittances, he had also sect should also be translated in other RLSP Bhudeo Choudhary we will remove Nitish Kumar foreign remittances worth Rs 29.18 withdrawal of around Rs 16 lakh. received foreign remittance in his received amount of Rs 40 to 50 lakh languages as Nath. had joined the RJD during from power," he added. lakh into the bank account of Sherif The ED also claimed that Sherif has bank account during the Covid-19 in the form of foreign remittances. Consent, AEFI follow-up to discontinue Health, agriculture get major as Covaxin taken off clinical trial mode push in Haryana Budget New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) Manohar Agnani, Additional After the Drugs Control- Secretary, NHM, read. Chandigarh, March 12 are key to leverage a rebound well-being. to be at Rs 29,193 crore (3.29 ler General of India (DCGI) "Hence, the vaccine recip- (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister in the economy, particularly He also announced a per cent of the GSDP) as amended the licensure of ients are now not required to Manohar Lal Khattar on in times of crisis. We have slew of schemes to aid soil compared to Rs 20,856 crore Bharat Biotech's Covaxin read the fact sheet, sign the Friday presented a deficit identified health, agriculture health and crop choices, crop revenue deficit in the current from clinical trial mode consent forms and submit Budget of Rs 1.55 lakh crore and infrastructure as key residue management, crop fiscal. The state's debt liability emergency use authorisation AEFI reports to the Covid for the financial year 2021-22 priority areas that need to be diversification, zero budget is likely to go up to Rs 229,976 based on the recommen- vaccination centres before with no provision of tax. focussed on for recovery and farming, organic and natural crore as on March 2022 from dation of its Subject Expert the second dose and after Presenting the Budget resurgence," he said. farming and procurement. Rs 199,823 crore as on March Committee, the Centre has conditions in accordance to cers. "I would like to inform seven days of the second estimates in the Assembly Khattar also announced The Chief Minister 2021, constituting 25.92 per ceased the mandatory con- its authorisation. you that based on the recom- dose, as was required ear- here, Khattar, who also free education from class launched the 'Mukhyamantri cent of the GSDP. ditionalities of taking con- The Covaxin, which was mendations of the Subject lier. All these conditionali- holds the finance portfolio, IX to XII for all categories Antyodya Parivar Utthan To reduce air pollution sent and follow-up of AEFI earlier licensed for "restricted Expert Committee (SEC), the ties are no longer to be com- proposed a Budget of Rs in the government schools. Abhiyan' scheme for the from stubble burning by the (adverse event following use in emergency situation condition 'This permission is plied within," it said. One 1,55,645 crore, an increase of He is also aiming to achieve poorest one lakh families in farmers, Khattar proposed a immunisation) post the first in public interest use as an for restricted use in emergen- day back, the Subject Expert 13 per cent over the previous a minimum of one lakh the state. Despite the year- comprehensive management and second dose administra- abundant precaution, in cy situation in public interest Committee had approved fiscal's Budget of Rs 1,37,738 job linkages for the youth long pandemic, the Budget plan for its management on tion of the vaccine among its clinical trial mode", has now use as an abundant precau- Covaxin for emergency use crore. Presenting his second in the private sector in estimates for FY 2021-22 site and at other locations. beneficiaries. been amended for "restricted tion, in clinical trial mode' as authorisation. Earlier, the Budget, the Chief Minister said the coming fiscal. Amid indicates an increase of Steps have been initiated to The National Health Mis- use in emergency situation mentioned in the said per- vaccine's emergency use was that the Covid-19 pandemic farmers' protest against the Rs 10,084 crore in revenue install 100 compressed bio- sion (NHM) has apprised all in public interest", said the mission of DCGI is amended permitted only in the clinical has posed unprecedented three Central farm laws, the expenditure as compared to gas and bio-mass plants for the states and Union Territo- letter addressed to NHM to read as 'This permission trial mode. This condition challenges and "taught Chief Minister said that his the revised estimates of FY utilisation of crop residue in ries (UTs) about the develop- state directors, principal and is for restricted use in emer- has now been waived off by us several lessons". "It is government is committed 2020-21. As per the FY 2021- association with the Union ment in the status of Covaxin health secretaries of states gency situation in public in- the Drug Controller General important for the Budget to to doubling the peasants' 22 Budget estimates, the Ministry of Petroleum and and the termination of prior and the immunisation offi- terest'," the letter issued by of India (DCGI). prioritise specific sectors that income and ensuring their revenue deficit is estimated Natural Gas, he said. SOUTH 4 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Setback for Vijayan as HC dismisses GK Vasan unhappy plea for withdrawal of case over less seat share

Kochi, March 12 (UNI) The and it was against this that the be withdrawn as public prop- Pinarayi Vijayan government government went to the high erty was destroyed by respon- in AIADMK front suffered a big setback when court. The other four include V. sible people. the Kerala high court on Friday Sivankutty, K. Kunju Ahamed, The vandalism took place Chennai, March 12 (UNI) ing from Lalgudi, Thiru Vi, dismissed a plea for withdraw- C.K. Sadasivan and K. Ajith, on March 13, 2015. The then The Tamil Manila Congress Ka Nagar (Reserved), Erode al of a case registered against who are not legislators now. CPI-M led opposition had tak- (TMC) is upset over the East, Pattukottai, Thoothu- six Left legislators in 2015 for It was following Sivankutty's en a strong stand that Mani, AIADMK providing it only six kudi and Killiyur seats. Vasan indulging in vandalism in the letter to Chief Minister Pina- who was accused of taking a seats while the party had re- has been consistently stating assembly. Now all the six ac- rayi Vijayan for withdrawal of bribe of Rs one crore from a quested for 12 seats. that the party would contest cused will have to face trial. the case that the government bar owner for reopening the TMC president and former on the 'Cycle' Symbol but the The government had ap- decided to wirhdraw it, even closed bars, would not be al- Union Shipping Minister symbol is now sub judice as proached the high court seek- though a Crime Branch probe lowed to present the budget. G.K. Vasan had expressed some one has filed a case in ing to overrule the decision of had found that a lot of wrong When Mani began his speech, his unhappiness to AIADMK using this symbol. the Chief Judicial Magistrate things had been done by the the Left legislators went ber- leaders, Chief minister K. Vasan said that the symbol court in the state capital which then opposition, who present- serk, throwing down the Palaniswami and Deputy is used by Mulayam Singh not only dismissed the govern- Higher Education Minister State Finance Minister K.M. ly rule the state. Speaker's chair from the dais Chief Minister O. Panneer- Yadav in Uttar Pradesh and ment's plea seeking withdraw- K.T. Jaleel and then four oppo- Mani presented the annual Following this move by the and damaging the electronic selvam. Vasan while speak- Chandrababu Naidu in al of the case but also asked all sition Left legislators who were budget for the next fiscal. Vijayan government, Leader of equipment on his table. After ing to said, "Yes, we are Andhra Pradesh, and that the six accused to face trial. identified for causing damage It was last year in Septem- Opposition Ramesh Chennith- the incident, the then Speaker unhappy. TMC is a politi- there was no reason for the The accused includes Indus- to property on the floor of the ber that the local court in the ala impleaded in the petition N. Sakthan asked for a Crime cal party with a legacy and symbol not to be allotted to tries Minister E.P. Jayarajan, assembly on the day the then state capital dismissed the plea stating that the case should not Branch probe. we have asked for 12 seats, his party. The TMC President unfortunately we got only said, "While we have lodged 6. However, we will contest a protest against the AIAD- Chit fund money in the "Two Leaf" symbol of MK reducing the number of will be returned: Ambani bomb scare: Phone used by AIADMK in these 6 seats but seats to us, we will strive for we have lodged our protest." the victory of the front candi- Suvendu promises The TMC will be contesting dates. The AIADMK has been Kolkata, March 12 (UNI) Bharati- on the "Two Leaf" symbol of working extremely well for ya Janata Party (BJP) heavyweight Jaish-ul-Hind seized in Tihar jail AIADMK as the party was not the people of the state and Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said chit able to get the "Cycle" sym- hence the front will win the fund money would be returned to ArrayNew Delhi, March 12 ary 25, an SUV containing bol which it had sought for. April 6 elections with a good the duped investors in West Bengal if (UNI) In the latest develop- 20 gelatin sticks was found The party will be contest- majority." the saffron brigade comes to power ment in the Mukesh Ambani outside Ambani's residence in the 2021 Assembly polls. bomb scare case, the Tihar Antilia in Mumbai. The next "Only the BJP can return the chit jail officials have seized a mo- day, a group which identified Over 1K penalised in Indore fund money. The Enforcement Di- bile handset and SIM card on itself as the 'Jaish-Ul-Hind' for not wearing face masks rectorate (ED) is investigating the which a Telegram account in claimed responsibility. Ear- case. The properties they have con- the name of 'Jaish-ul-Hind' lier, the Mumbai Police had Bhopal, March 12 (UNI) Various low the Covid protocols. Along fiscated will be sold off and the mon- was created, the Delhi Police said that the Jaish-ul-Hind precautionary measures are being with counselling, instructions ey will be returned to the people who said on Friday. group had used the Tor Proxy introduced in Madhya Pradesh have been given to impose fines had invested in those ponzi firms," "Based on the informa- software to make the claim to control the spike in Covid-19 on people without face masks. Till Adhikari said at a public meeting in tion provided by Special document letter and through infections, with more than 1,000 now action has been taken against Haldia. Besides holding the public Cell, Tihar Jail authorities Telegram, it was sent to vari- people being fined in the last two 1,020 people who were found not rally, he also took out a mega road- have seized a mobile phone ous social media groups. days in Indore for not wearing wearing masks in the entire zone. show from Khudiram crossing at from a jail where certain ter- According to police sourc- face masks.In order to prevent Co- A campaign is underway under Haldia before filing his nomination ror convicts are lodged. It is es, the Telegram channel vid-19 infection, Municipal Cor- which a total amount of Rs 51,000 from East Midnapore's Nandigram suspected that this phone statement. ul-Hind' was created. The was created on February 26 poration Commissioner Pratibha has been recovered in fines till now Assembly constituency on Friday. has been used for operating The mobile handset was search was conducted based and the message claiming Pal has issued instructions to all from persons not wearing face Union Minister Smriti Irani and Telegram Channels used re- recovered allegedly from In- on the input provided by the responsibility for placing zonal officers, assistant revenue masks. A fine ranging from Rs 50 to Dharmendra Pradhan were there cently for claiming responsi- dian Mujahideen operative Delhi police special cell. the vehicle outside the Am- officers and chief sanitary inspec- Rs 100 has been imposed on each with the BJP's Nandigram candi- bility for terror acts/threats. Tehseen Akhtar's barrack. Earlier, the Delhi Police bani residence was posted tors to ensure people strictly fol- Covid norm violator. date. Adhikari also visited the Sing- "Further investigation On Thursday evening, jail Special Cell questioned sev- on Telegram messaging app habahini Temple in Nandigram's and forensic analysis will be officials conducted a search eral inmates in the Tihar jail late in the night on Febru- Sonachura this morning. From there done after the mobile hand- operation inside sub-jail after they tracked the IP ad- ary 27.The message had also All eyes at he also went to Janakinath Temple set and details of the seizure number 8 and recovered dress of the device on which demanded payment in cryp- and offered puja. He also performed are received from the Tihar a mobile handset and SIM the Telegram channel Jaish- tocurrency and mentioned Yagna there before going to the Sub- Jail authorities," Special cell card on which a Telegram ac- ul-Hind' was operating from a link to deposit the same. Nemom, the Divisional Officer. of the Delhi Police said in a count in the name of 'Jaish- the jail premises. On Febru- Jaish-ul-Hind. 'Gujarat' of Kerala PMK contesting alone to hamper BJP DMK names Thiruvananthapuram, March 12 (UNI) Nemom constitu- ency in the heart of the state capital, often referred to as the combine's fortunes in Puducherry 'Gujarat of Kerala' by the BJP here will soon become the cyno- 173 candidates, Stalin to sure of all eyes when the election campaign heats up. Amaravati, March 12 This is the only seat which the BJP won in the 140-member (UNI) The YSRCP on its Kerala Assembly, and the Congress is working hard to field 11th formation day on contest from Kolathur a high profile candidate to snatch the seat. For the past few Friday said that "de- days, things have come to a standstill in the Congress as it's velopment" and "wel- Sampath Kumar will take on Chief top state leaders are staying put in Delhi to finalise their list of fare" of the people of Minister Edappadi K Palanisamy at candidates. The stumbling block before them is whom to field Andhra Pradesh stand the Edapaddy constituency, domi- from Nemom, as they want to put an end to the canards of the above all else for the nated by the Gounder community, in ruling CPI-M leaders, who have been saying that in Kerala the party. On the occasion, Salem district. Congress and the BJP are hand in glove. Government Advisor Thanga Tamilselvan, who has Ever since the BJP opened its account after winning the (Public Affairs) Sajjala joined the DMK from the AMMK, Nemom seat in the 2016 polls, when its stalwart O.Rajagopal Ramakrishna Reddy will be contesting against Deputy won the seat with a margin of 8,671 seat and the Congress-led hoisted the party's flag Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam in UDF candidate finished a poor third, the CPI-M has been say- at its central office at Bodinayakanur constituency. ing that it was the game plan of the Congress to allow the BJP Tadepalli. He hailed Senior leader P Thiagarajan will to open their account.The CPI-M in the upcoming election the YSRCP's achieve- contest from Madurai Central con- has made this point it's main campaign here. It has fielded V. ment since its incep- stituency while iDream cinemas Sivankutty, who won in 2011 and lost in 2016. The Congress tion, adding that the owner, Ramamoorthy will contest candidate for this seat is yet to be finalised. Since the past two party has fared excel- against Fisheries Minister D. Jayaku- days, the names of two time former Chief Minister Oommen lently in the recent mar from Royapuram constituency. Chandy, Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala and also panchayat elections. Chennai, March 12 (UNI) The DMK Trouble has been brewing against Lok Sabha member K. Muraleedharan have been doing the YSRCP's senior on Friday released a list of 173 candi- Jayakumar in the constituency over rounds.While the media has been speculating that Chandy member Dadi Veerbadhra cadres. In Chittoor district, nam, YSRCP's formation dates for April 6 Tamil Nadu Assem- the introduction of Chinese fishing would be fielded from here to take on the BJP at Nemom, he Rao said: "The party has Panchayat Raj Minister day was celebrated on a bly elections. DMK supremo M.K. nets with several fishermen organ- has flatly denied it. "I have only contested from Puthupally," set a new record after it se- Peddireddi Ramachandra grand scale with the par- Stalin will contest from Kolathur isations protesting against him. said Chandy, who is getting ready for his 12th straight elec- cured over 85 per cent seats Reddy and MLA Chevired- ticipation of several party seat while his son and actor-turned- Environmental activist Karthikeya toral battle, which first began in 1970 and has won every elec- in the recently held pan- dy Bhaskar Reddy hoisted cadres and leaders, includ- politician Udayanidhi Stalin, who is Sivesenapathy will take on Municipal tion.State Congress president Mullapally Ramachandran said chayat polls." the party's flag on its for- ing MLA Adeep Raju, par- also the Secretary of the party youth Administration Minister S.P. Velu- we will see if Nemom is BJP's Gujarat. "Just wait and see, we Meanwhile, YSRCP lead- mation day. Ramachandra ty's city chief Vamsi Krish- wing, will contest from the Chepauk- mani in Thondamathur constituency will bring in one of the most popular and high profile can- er and MP Avinash Reddy Reddy said YSRCP flag has na, among others. Raju and Thiruvalakkani constituency. in Coimbatore district. Velumani is didate to take on the BJP at Nemom. Just wait," said Ram- hoisted the party's flag at always found its place in Krishna hoisted the YSRCP Party General Secretary Duraim- a grassroot politician who has been achandran, who along with all the top leaders are in Delhi to its auditorium in Kadapa the heart of the people and flag in the presence of for- urugan will contest from Katpadi as- representing the constituency since finalise the 92 seats that the Congress party will contest. The district and also cut a cake underlined that the Chief mer Minister Pasupuleti sembly seat where the Vanniyar com- 2011, and even won it in 2006 when name of Chennithala is also in the air, while Ramachandran to usher in the 11th year of Minister has fulfilled all the Balaraju, Rehman, Tainala munity is dominant. Senthil Balaji, it was named Perur. As part of the said his only aim is to ensure that the Congress-led UDF wins the party's formation. promises made to win their Vijaya Kumar, Chokakula who has switched from the AIADMK DMK-led alliance, the Congress is the polls and will be visiting all the 140 constituencies thus In Vijayawada's Poranki appreciation. Venkat Rao and Chinta- to the AMMK and now to the DMK, contesting 25 seats, the Communist making it clear that he is not in the running for the Nemom Centre, YSRCP leader Kolu- He also vowed more de- lapudi Venkataramaiah. will contest from Karur assembly Party of India-Marxist and the Com- seat. Meanwhile, there is no end to the speculation on who su Parthasarathi celebrated velopment as well as work- Raju added that Jagan Mo- constituency against state Transport munist Party of India six seats each, the surprise and high profile candidate would be and the lat- the day by cutting a cake, ing for the welfare of the han Reddy had started the Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar, with the Indian Union Muslim League est name that has surfaced is of the Congress organisational which also witnessed a people, among party's top party for the welfare of the whom he was at loggerheads while three and the MMK two seats in the secretary -- K.C. Venugopal, presently a Rajya Sabha member large gathering of the party priorities. In Visakhapat- people. with the AIADMK. 234-member Assembly. from Rajasthan. OP-ED 5 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad A year of pandemic has changed the trajectory of our world By Kerry Boyd Anderson particularly notable in the rise of the other governments. The US failed to On March 11, 2020, the World Health QAnon conspiracy theory in the US, manage its own outbreak, resulting in Organization (WHO) declared the but is manifest in other ways around death rates far out of proportion with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis the world. its share of the world population, an official pandemic. One year later, The pandemic has also had signifi- despite having one of the world’s the pandemic has changed our world cant effects on global politics, often most expensive healthcare systems. in innumerable ways. Some of those exacerbating challenges that pre- However, the US has been the world changes are reversible; others are not. date COVID-19. It has highlighted leader in developing highly effective Most importantly, COVID-19 has the need for cooperation to combat a vaccines in record time, while China killed more than 2.5 million people. threat that crosses borders, but it has has used its own vaccine as a form In the US alone, more than 500,000 also demonstrated the weakening of of diplomacy designed to restore its have died from the virus. The loss multilateral institutions. Institutions reputation. of these lives is irreversible and the such as the G7 and G20 struggled to COVID-19 has also had massive greatest cost of the pandemic. Many find consensus. Initially, EU coun- economic costs around the world, more have been infected, some with tries mostly chose to adopt their own reflecting both the direct economic long-term negative health effects. measures, including border closures. impacts of the virus and the indirect The pandemic has hit the world Trump withdrew the US from the impacts caused by mitigation mea- in unequal ways. In terms of known WHO. sures such as lockdowns and social deaths per 100,000 people, European At a time when multilateral coop- distancing. In January, the Interna- countries, the US and then Central eration to combat the virus was es- tional Monetary Fund estimated that and South American countries have sential, many countries turned to na- the global economy contracted by 3.5 suffered the most. However, the pan- tionalistic approaches. Some of this percent in 2020. Many countries have demic is global, affecting nearly ev- was understandable and even advis- seen gross domestic product de- ery country. able, such as some border closures. clines, increases in unemployment, Historically, pandemics have ham- wealthy countries found that a ma- Johnson and Brazilian President Jair It is natural that many countries are and increased pressure on business- mered at pre-existing cracks in so- jority of people believed that their Bolsonaro. Most recovered, partly examining supply chain vulnerabili- es. Governments have pumped huge cieties, and COVID-19 is doing the governments had responded well to thanks to their access to high-qual- ties and seeking to reduce reliance amounts of money into stimulus same. Where societies had divisions, the pandemic; only in the US and the ity medical care. However, Eswatini on the globalized economy for key plans that will have long-term fiscal the pandemic widened them. Where UK did a majority say their country Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini resources. However, where such re- consequences. trust in institutions was declining, had handled the pandemic poorly. died in December. sponses block needed cooperation, it Some sectors have struggled more the pandemic deepened distrust. Countries with deep divisions prior Similar to previous pandemics, CO- undermines pandemic response. In than others. The pandemic-driven Where socioeconomic structures to the pandemic — such as Brazil, In- VID-19 has accelerated a pre-existing the long term, such measures might slowdown in global economic activ- were being challenged, the pandemic dia, the UK and the US — faced addi- trend of distrust in institutions — in further erode the global political and ity was a major driver of a historic oil intensified the stress. Where gender tional challenges, as divisions com- governments, scientists, religious economic systems. price drop in spring 2020. The crisis and racial inequalities existed, the plicated good governance and the leaders and even families. Similar to The two powers with the greatest also exacerbated economic inequali- pandemic reinforced them. type of clear messaging that is critical past pandemics, there has been a rise global reach — the US and China — ties in many countries, particularly The pandemic has shaped poli- to combating a public health crisis. in extremism, driven by factors such both suffered reputational damage. hitting people who work in sectors tics in many countries in various Multiple leaders contracted the vi- as distrust in institutions, loneliness, The virus emerged in China, which like retail and hospitality or who ways, reflecting each country’s own rus, including US President Donald personal economic loss and a desire failed to contain it and has not been work in informal sectors. circumstances. A 2020 poll of 14 Trump, British Prime Minister Boris to blame others. This trend has been fully transparent with the WHO and Arab News Biden’s pro-Israel ICC stance rankles with Arab Americans

By Ray Hanania week’s ICC decision. and therefore do not fall under its ju- US President Joe Biden’s move to Ironically, the ICC investigation risdiction. Tel Aviv is not a signatory oppose the decision by the Interna- won’t just focus on Israel. While the to the Rome Statute and the White tional Criminal Court (ICC) to inves- court announced that it will inves- House argues that Palestine is not a tigate potential war crimes in the Oc- tigate the Israel Defense Forces and sovereign state and therefore cannot cupied Territories jeopardizes all of actions taken by some officials, it will be a member of the ICC. the promises he has given and actions also look at potential war crimes com- When the Washington media, which he has taken to empower Arab Ameri- mitted by Palestinian militant groups has often favored Biden over Trump, cans. like Hamas. turned the tables and asked if the During his presidential election Biden’s decision not to withdraw new administration was embracing campaign, Biden outlined what was the US sanctions on ICC officials in- the same policies as its predecessor, basically a new attitude toward the troduced by his predecessor last year State Department spokesperson Ned rights and needs of Arab Americans. creates even greater concern among Price got into a heated exchange that As a result of his “Plan for Partner- the Palestinians. made headlines for the tone and not ship” with the community, Arab Despite all of the peace efforts made the substance. American voters came out in force to since the Oslo Accords of the 1990s, The president has quickly found support him, even though Biden has the Palestinians have never truly himself caught in the middle of the Is- declared several times during his ca- been treated equally by American ad- raelis and the Palestinians. reer that he is a “Zionist.” ministrations. It is true that Trump’s Although Biden still seems to have On taking office in January, Biden policies were more direct than his the support of the Arab American and immediately revoked President Don- Democratic predecessors and he Muslim communities, the ICC con- ald Trump’s so-called “Muslim ban,” may have slighted the Palestinians, troversy is like throwing cold water in which prohibited citizens from eight but he also pushed for the talks that their faces. of the world’s 50 predominantly Mus- cleared the way for the Abraham Ac- The Arab Americans given White lim nations from entering the US. He cords between Israel and several Arab House positions have also quickly to the other Arab Americans appoint- the wagons. The bottom line comes has also appointed nearly a dozen countries. Arabs who support these been forced on to the defensive. Re- ed by Biden. As a result, most have down to what Biden can achieve. In Arab Americans to second-level posi- agreements have argued that, despite ema Dodin was one of the first Arab cleansed their social media accounts reactivating White House support for tions in his administration. Trump’s anti-Palestinian posturing, Americans to be named to a Biden of past criticism of Israel and made the two-state solution, Biden is re- The new president’s gestures and they could create an atmosphere that post. She is deputy director of the their profiles private. They have also storing hope for peace between Israel rhetoric in support of Arab and Mus- makes peace between Israel and the White House Office of Legislative Af- declined to do interviews, fearing that and Palestine. If he can achieve peace, lim rights raised expectations that Palestinians easier to achieve. The fairs and will be responsible for ad- their words will fuel further attacks none of the concerns or criticism will unfair past American policies might Palestinians, however, have not ac- vancing the president’s legislative by pro-Israel extremists. Rather than mean anything. But even the most ar- change. However, Biden has quickly cepted that argument. agenda in Congress. But pro-Israel showcasing these appointments by dent pursuers have failed on this front found himself caught in the middle of Biden has taken Israel’s side on the critics attacked her by digging up so- encouraging them to do interviews, and it is very likely that the anger in the Israelis and the Palestinians, be- issue of the ICC, mimicking Tel Aviv’s cial media posts in which she chal- especially in April, which is Nation- the Palestinian and Arab American ing criticized by the leaders of both argument that neither Israel nor Pal- lenged Israel’s “apartheid” policies. al Arab American Heritage month, communities will only grow. communities as they fight over last estine qualify as parties to the court Her experience became a warning “Biden’s Arabs” appear to have circled Arab News UN role may be last chance to amicably resolve GERD crisis up new political horizons in the rela- nals confirming its desire to support not contradict the rights of states. tions between the two countries and any move in this direction. The secretary-general has many the future balance of power in the There are no solutions for Ethiopia political competencies, including Nile Basin and East Africa. Both coun- other than to accept mediation and fi- those related to the inclusion of issues tries insisted on rejecting any unilat- nally solve the crisis in a way that does on the agenda of UN organs, issuing eral actions taken by Ethiopia and not contradict the rights of states. statements, proposing draft decisions the importance of reaching a binding The latest offer was from UN Sec- and submitting amendments to other agreement between the three nations retary-General Antonio Guterres, proposals. All of this provides the that guarantees the protection of their who on Friday expressed to Egyptian secretary-general with a clear basis rights during the filling and operation Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry his for exerting a tangible influence over of the GERD. Cairo also supported the readiness to mediate. He can do so in UN apparatuses. An example that can recent Sudanese move of calling for accordance with Article 99 of the UN be cited in this context is Hammar- an international quadripartite media- Charter, which gives the secretary- skjold’s statement before the special tion — consisting of the presidency of general the right to “bring to the at- session of the General Assembly on the AU, the UN, EU and US — to solve tention of the Security Council any Aug. 8, 1958, which outlined a com- the dam crisis and achieve a solution matter which in his opinion may prehensive program for the Middle that satisfies all parties. threaten the maintenance of interna- East crisis after the landing of Ameri- Ethiopia is reportedly attempting tional peace and security.” can forces in Lebanon and British to create a counter-axis to the Sudan- Previous UN secretaries-general forces in Jordan. Egypt position, consisting of itself, have exercised these executive pow- Perhaps the solution to the GERD Eritrea, South Sudan and possibly ers twice in the past: On June 25, 1950, crisis now lies with Guterres because of Somalia. This is dangerous because Trygve Lie drew the attention of the his competences related to the resolu- By Dr. Abdellatif El-Menawy unilateral move to fill the dam’s res- 2019, a month after the formation forming rival fronts will not lead to UN Security Council to the aggression tion of international disputes. Involv- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance ervoir. The situation is tense amid the of Sudan’s transitional government, any successful solutions. Rather, it against South Korea and, on July 13, ing him in the mediation is an Egyp- Dam (GERD) crisis has begun to take failure of the ongoing mediations by Cairo was the first destination in the will further aggravate the conflict — 1960, Dag Hammarskjold requested tian-Sudanese desire that stems from a different direction, especially as a the US and African Union (AU). Arab world for Hamdok. Egyptian something Egypt and Sudan do not an urgent meeting due to the Congo their keenness to involve third parties result of this week’s visit to Sudan There has recently been a clear Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly want. Addis Ababa, which has quib- crisis. The small number of such prec- to help achieve a peaceful settlement by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Egyptian-Sudanese rapprochement, then visited Khartoum in August bled during all stages of the GERD ne- edents is not due to laziness on the of the 10-year-old crisis. They also aim El-Sisi and his meeting with Lt. Gen. which seems to have been able 2020. These visits confirmed the in- gotiations, is probably trying to quib- part of the secretaries-general, but to accelerate the pace of sponsorship Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, president of to overcome any sensitivities that tention of the Egyptian and Sudanese ble again by splitting the Nile Basin rather the fact that states are usually undertaken by the AU. The success of the Sudanese transitional Sovereignty emerged with the outbreak of the governments to improve bilateral re- countries. This is something it would quicker to alert the Security Council the UN secretary-general in creating Council, and the country’s Prime December 2018 Sudanese revolution lations and build unified political and not do if it realized the dangers. Africa to any dangers to international peace a positive development in this regard Minister Abdalla Hamdok. During and the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir strategic positions. is full of disagreements and crises and and security. would be subject to the acceptance this visit, the two sides announced in April 2019. Political and diplomatic The Egyptian president’s visit to the time has come for the continent’s There are no solutions for Ethiopia by all parties of his mediation and his identical positions regarding the visits between the two sides may have Sudan this week — his first since countries to move toward develop- other than to accept mediation and fi- proposal to settle the dispute. GERD and agreed to reject Ethiopia’s contributed to this. In September Bashir’s overthrow — will surely open ment. Egypt has repeatedly sent sig- nally solve the crisis in a way that does Arab News INTERNATIONAL 6 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Participants confirm at- tendance for Moscow Biden condemns Covid-related meet on Afghanistan anti-Asian violence Moscow, March 12 (UNI) All the participants invited to at- tend a meeting in Moscow on the Afghan peace process next Washington, March 12 (UNI) US Pres- rus origins that have stoked "unfounded week have confirmed their attendance, a top Russian official ident Joe Biden has condemned what fears".A recent research conducted by said on Friday. The development was confirmed to the TASS he called "vicious hate crimes" targeting the Center for the Study of Hate and Ex- News Agency by Zamir Kabulov, the Russian Special Presiden- Asian-Americans since the onset of the tremism (CSHE) at the California State tial Envoy for Afghanistan and Director of the Foreign Minis- Covid-19 pandemic, saying such acts University, San Bernardino, found that try's Second Asian Department. When asked whether Ameri- must stop. there was nearly a 150 per cent surge in can representatives will take part in the consultations, he said "Too often, we've turned against one anti-Asian hate crimes across major cit- that US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation another. A mask, the easiest thing to ies in the US in 2020, while overall hate Zalmay Khalilzad had confirmed his participation. On March do to save lives, sometimes, it divides crimes fell by 7 per cent. 9, Kabulov told TASS that Russia had invited the US, China, us... vicious hate crimes against Asian- According to the research, New York Pakistan, representatives of the Afghan government and the Americans, who have been attacked, City saw the highest jump, rising from 3 Taliban to Moscow for the meeting scheduled to be held on harassed, blamed and scapegoated" to 28, Boston and Los Angeles followed, March 18. Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrah- during the pandemic, Biden said in his with increases from 6 to 14, and 7 to 15 man Al-Thani said that Doha had also received an invitation first primetime speech as President on respectively. from Russia. The conference was proposed by US Secretary of Thursday. The first spike occurred in March- State Antony Blinken in his letter to Afghan President Ashraf "At this very moment, so many of April 2020 amid a rise in Covid-19 cases Ghani. The US and the Taliban signed an agreement in Febru- them, our fellow Americans, they're on and negative stereotyping of As relat- ary 2020, which called for a full withdrawal of American mili- the frontlines of this pandemic trying to ing them to the pandemic. tary forces from the conflict-ridden country by May 2021 if the save lives, and still, they are forced to live More than 2,800 of these hate inci- militant group meets the conditions of the deal, including sev- in fear for their lives just walking down dents targeting Asian-Americans had ering ties with other terrorist organisations. But administration streets in America," he said while ad- been reported in 47 states and the Dis- of President Joe Biden had noted that the Taliban had not met dressing the nation. trict of Columbia since the beginning its commitment under the US-Taliban deal. "It's wrong. It's un-American and it of the pandemic, according to the Stop must stop." Biden issued a memoran- matory and xenophobic rhetoric" that Islanders (AAP) at risk, including refer- AAPI Hate, a non-profit group formed Gunmen attack Nigeria dum late January condemning "inflam- has put Asian-Americans and Pacific ences to geographic locations of the vi- in 2020. school, students abducted Turkey ‘must ensure access’ to Los Angeles to reopen Lagos, March 12 (UNI) Unidentified gunmen on Friday attacked a school in Nigeria's Kaduna state and abducted a number of students, a police official said. Mohammed besieged Cizre, says Council of Europe economy next week Jalige, a police spokesperson in Kaduna, confirmed the Ankara, Mar 12 (AFP) els had been killed in the allegations of dispropor- Los Angeles, March 12 (UNI) atres in the county would also be al- incident to Xinhua news agency, noting that the gunmen Turkey should grant inde- south-eastern city. tionate use of force by secu- Los Angeles County will reopen its lowed to open indoors at 25 per cent attacked the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization pendent observers imme- At least 12 civil are also rity forces against civil economy as early as March 15, as capacity with preventive measures, located in Mando area. "We have no details of the num- diate access to the besieged believed to have died. The Deadly clashes between the most populous county in the a major step toward the recovery of ber of (the) students (kidnapped)," Jalige said. He said the city of Cizre, the Council of exact number is disputed. Turkish forces and the mili- US is expected to ease restrictions the theatre business. Restaurants police were working with other security forces to track Europe has said. ‘Disproportionate force’ tant Kurdish organisation, against Covid-19, authorities said. would be permitted to open indoors down the kidnappers and rescue the students. This latest Residents in the mainly Mr Muiznieks, the Coun- the PKK, have intensified The Los Angeles County De- at 25 per cent max capacity. incident comes just days after 279 school girls, who were Kurdish town say they have cil’s human rights commis- since a ceasefire collapsed partment of Public Health said in Public health officials also recom- abducted from the Government Girls Science Secondary been unable to buy food sioner, urged Turkey in a in July. a statement on Thursday that the mend that all employees working School in Zamfara state on February 26, were released or medical supplies since statement to allow inde- Turkish jets have bombed county is anticipated to qualify for indoors be informed and offered on March 2. The Zamfara abductions were the second in a military curfew was im- pendent observers to as- PKK bases in northern Iraq, a less restrictive red tier that allows opportunities to be vaccinated. the country in recent weeks. Last month, at least 27 stu- posed there. sess the situation in Cizre, including again on Friday for additional re-openings between Retail and personal care services dents were kidnapped from a boarding school in Kagara, Turkey launched a secu- which is home to more than morning, and the army has March 15-17, reports Xinhua news can increase capacity to 50 per- Niger state. They were released on February 17. In 2014, rity operation against Kurd- 100,000 people. boosted security and im- agency. Once the county moves cent with masking required. Indoor 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped by the Islamist Boko Ha- ish militants in Cizre last “I have received reports posed curfews across the into the red tier from the present shopping malls were also allowed to ram terrorists in Chibok town, which drew global atten- Friday, which has killed at that public life, including south-east. purple tier, the most restrictive of increase capacity to 50 per cent with tion and condemnation. More than 110 of those girls are least 19. essential services such as A Turkish official told the the state's four-tier, museums, zoos common areas remaining closed. still unaccounted for, while the remaining either escaped, Nils Muiznieks of the healthcare... have been se- BBC that they believed 80 and aquariums can open indoors Local schools were permitted to re- freed by the military or died. Council of Europe called verely disrupted, and that professional PKK fighters at 25 per cent capacity, while gyms, open for in-person instruction for the developments “dis- entry and exit from the city were operating in Cizre and fitness centres, yoga and dance stu- students from grades seven to 12, tressing”. Turkey’s Inte- have been barred,” he said. around 200 young people dios can open indoors at 10 per cent while institutes of higher education 3rd Covid wave rior Minister Selami Altinok “More disturbingly, I had taken up arms. capacity, with masking requirement can re-open all permitted activities said seven suspected reb- have also received serious The rebels had dug for all indoor activities. Movie the- except for residential housing. starts in Pak Islamabad, March 12 (UNI) Asad Umar, Pakistan's Min- Yemen heading ister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, on Friday said that a third wave of the Covid-19 pandem- toward San Francisco announces ic has started in the country. "Yes, there is no doubt that the third wave has started and basically, the phenomena biggest famine that's driving it is the spread of the UK strain," The Express Tribune quoted Umar as saying while speaking to a local funding for black transgenders media outlet. The Minister added that the uptick in cases in modern was witnessed in districts where a large portion of the Paki- San Francisco, March stani British community lives. "We then asked NIH to carry history 12 (UNI) San Francisco out genome sequencing, after which it became evident in Mayor London Breed northern Pakistan, including Islamabad," said Umar, who Sanaa, March 12 (UNI) David Beas- announced a $2.2 mil- also heads the country centre for Covid-19 response. Later, ley, Executive Director of the World Food lion funding over the he added, sequencing was carried out across the country, Programme (WFP), warned that Yemen next two years to serve adding: "(We reached the conclusion that) the dominant is heading towards the biggest famine in the city's African-Amer- strain right now is the UK strain." On Friday, Pakistan's Co- modern history. ican transgender com- vid-19 case tally crossed the 600,000 mark with 2,701 fresh "Just two days ago, I was in Yemen, munity. infections. There are a total of 566,492 recoveries, while the where over 16 million people now face cri- This is the first city death toll stood at 13,377. sis levels of hunger or worse. These aren't funding dedicated to just numbers. These are real people. And providing services to we are headed straight toward the biggest the Black trans com- Date set for Algerian famine in modern history," he told the UN munity and is part of Security Council on Thursday. the newly announced parliamentary polls "It is hell on earth in many places in Ye- Dream Keeper Initia- men right now. Around 400,000 children tive, Xinhua news agen- Algiers, March 12 (UNI) Algerian President Abdelmadjid may die in Yemen this year without urgent cy reported. Tebboune has signed a decree that set June 12 as the date of intervention. That is roughly one child ev- The Dream Keeper the parliamentary elections, according to an official state- ery 75 seconds. Initiative is a citywide ment issued by his office The statement said that Tebboune on "So, while we're sitting here, every min- project that reinvests Thursday also signed the new election law that guarantees "fair ute and a quarter, a child is dying. Are we $120 million over two and fair polls", Xinhua news agency reported. really going to turn our backs on them and years in redirected community," Breed programs within the 44 transgender people On February 18, Tebboune dissolved the People's National look the other way?. funding from law en- said in her announce- Dream Keeper Initia- were murdered in 2020, Assembly (lower house of Parliament), noting an early election "To add to all their misery, the innocent forcement into San ment on Thursday. tive and other City pro- and black transgender will be held in three months. The upcoming parliamentary people of Yemen have to deal with a fuel Francisco's African- The $2.2 million over grams, she added. women accounted for election will be the third to be organised under Tebboune's blockade... The people of Yemen deserve American community. the next two years will According to a state- over half of the cases. term in office since he won the presidential elections on De- our help. That blockade must be lifted, as "With the Dream go toward technical as- ment issued by the According to the Na- cember 12, 2019. a humanitarian act. Otherwise, millions Keeper's significant in- sistance and capacity Mayor's office, black tional Transgender sur- Algeria held a referendum on the new constitution on No- more will spiral into crisis," the WFP chief vestment in the black building for non-profit trans people across the vey report, 42 per cent vember 1, 2020. The legislative election of May 2017 had a added. community, we knew organisations serving US have experienced of black transgender record low turnout of 35 per cent, even worse than the 43 Beasley further said that global man- that it was critical to this community, so that the dual crises of the people have experi- per cent of the polls held in 2012. The 462 members of the made conflicts are driving instability and provide dedicated they can be better po- Covid-19 pandemic enced homelessness at People's National Assembly are elected by proportional rep- powering a destructive new wave of fam- funding to address the sitioned to work with alongside an epidem- least once in their life- resentation from 48 multi-member constituencies based on ine that threatens to sweep across the unique needs in the the city in develop- ic of violence since time compared to 30 the provinces. world. Bblack transgender ing and implementing March 2020. At least per cent.

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New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) to Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina,” said chief coach upcoming matches,” said Reid. Nilam Sanjeep Xess. Indian men’s hockey team’s where the two-match tie will Graham Reid.“We are looking 33-member probables Midfielders: Manpreet national camp ahead of their be played on April 10 and 11. forward to resuming our Group: Singh, Chinglensana Singh FIH Pro League tie against “The team was given a brief campaign in the FIH Hockey Goalkeepers: PR Sreejesh, Kangujam, Nilakanta Sharma, Argentina will start on Saturday three-day break to go meet Pro League. Getting good Krishan B Pathak and Suraj Sumit, Jaskaran Singh, at the Sports Authority of India their families before they competition in Europe was Karkera, Rajkumar Pal, Hardik Singh, (SAI)’s southern centre near return to the national camp on certainly very important ahead Defenders: Birendra Lakra, Vivek Sagar Prasad. Bengaluru, Hockey India said Saturday.I think this break was of the Pro League matches. Rupinder Pal Singh, Surender Forwards: SV Sunil, on Friday.A 33-member core needed to refresh mentally We were in good nick when Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep probables group has been as the upcoming weeks are we played Netherlands, Kothajit Singh Khadangbam, Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, called up for the 18-day camp going to be quite intense as Belgium and Australia last Harmanpreet Singh, Gurinder Ramandeep Singh, Simranjeet which ends on March 31 we prepare for the FIH Hockey year and we want to bring Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Singh, Shamsher Singh, after which the team departs Pro League matches against our ‘A’ game to the fore in the Varun Kumar, Dipsan Tirkey, Gurjant Singh, Dilpreet China offers to make vaccines ITF women’s tennis: Athens to host 138th IOC for 2020, 2022 Olympics Rutuja, Vaidehi, Zeel Session in 2025 Lausanne, March 12 can be made available (UNI) The International to the population in the Olympic Committee respective countries in quarters (IOC) said that it has according to their continued to impress as she received an offer from needs," it further said. came back from the loss of first China to make vaccines Bach also informed the set to end the challenge of Fed available for athletes session that a significant Cup player Sowjanya Bavisetti participating at the 2020 number of Olympic 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a 2 hour 17 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 teams had already minutes battle. Beijing Winter Olympics. been vaccinated, and Vaidehi Chaudhari justified IOC President Thomas others "had received the organisers faith in awarding Bach additionally said Chinese vaccine has commitments from their her a wild card stopping giant that it will pay for the been approved by the governments, in line killer Soha Sadiq 6-4, 6-2 and additional batch of relevant national health with their respective enter her first quarterfinals at Athens, March 12 (UNI) The IOC Session is also scheduled vaccines that China will authority," said the IOC national vaccination this level.In other matches, third International Olympic Committee ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic produce for the Games. in its statement from the delivery strategies". Pune, March 12 (UNI) Three seeded Laura Pigossi of Brazil (IOC) has announced Athens as Games, which will be held from "... the IOC has 137th IOC Session on The Tokyo Olympics Ind -- fourth seed Rutuja but settled in Spain outplayed the host of its 138th Session in July 23 to August 8, 2021. received an offer from Thursday. will be held from July 23 to Bhosale, seventh seed Zeel qualifier Nidhi Chilumula 6-0, 2025 after the Greek capital could The 67-year-old Bach, who the Chinese Olympic "Although the details August 8 this year. It was Desai, and wildcard Viadehi 6-3.Seasoned sixth seeded not stage the current meeting due clinched gold with the West Committee, the host are still being worked originally slated to be held Chaudhari -- entered the Emily Webley-Smith of Great to the Covid-19 pandemic. German foil fencing team at of the Olympic and out, President Bach from July 24 to August 9, singles quarterfinals of the Britain tackled a young Jasmin The IOC Session unanimously the Olympic Games Montreal Paralympic Winter confirmed that the 2020, but was postponed $25000 ITF WTT Cup Tennis Jebawy of Germany 6-4, 6-3. approved the proposal at its in 1976, was elected as IOC Games Beijing 2022, to IOC is ready to pay for due to Covid-19 pandemic. Championships on Thursday. Eighth seeded and former top virtual meeting on Thursday, said President at the IOC Session in assist in making vaccines these additional doses The 2022 Winter Olympics In the second round matches 100 player Irina Khromacheva a statement. 2013 in Buenos Aires for a first available. (Bach) noted of vaccines for not is currently scheduled to played, local favourite Rutuja proved a bit strong for Mihika The 2025 Session will see the eight-year term.This term will that the plan was to only the Olympic but be held from February 4 ended the good run of qualifier Yadav securing a 6-2, 6-2 win election of a new IOC President finish on the closing day of the make vaccine doses also the Paralympic to 20 in Beijing towns in Sravya Shivani Chilakalapudi while second seeded Miriam when Thomas Bach’s second Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on available to NOCs in teams, as well as for two the neighbouring Hebei 6-1, 6-3 in one hour 10 minutes. Bianca Bulgaru Romania served and final term ends. Bach was re- August 8 this year, as decided by whose territories the further doses, which province in China. Seventh seeded Zeel Desai out Ramya Natarajan 6-3, 6-1. elected on Wednesday.The next the IOC Executive Board. Naomi Osaka proud of work being MITHALI 3rd ODI: Lee’s ton leads SA to win done on gender equality 2ND WOMAN over Ind via DLS method India 248/5 in 50 overs (Punam Raut 77, Harmanpreet Kaur 36; Shabnim Ismail Tokyo, March 12 (UNI) girl with big dreams to know TO SCORE 10K Naomi Osaka, who is looking that anything is possible,” she 2/46) lost to South Africa 223/4 in 46.3 overs (Lizelle Lee 132 not out, Mignon forward to taking part in her says in an interview posted INTERNATIONAL du Preez 37; Jhulan Goswami 2/20) by six runs (DLS method) first Olympic Games after on the International Olympic Lucknow, March 12 (UNI) her fourth Grand Slam win Committee (IOC) website. RUNS South Africa beat India in the at the Australian Open last “One of my main passions 3rd ODI by six runs via the month, is particularly proud away from the court is Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) of the work being done on to support and empower method here on Friday. promoting gender equality at young people around the Chasing India’s 248/5, opener the upcoming Tokyo Olympic globe,” she says. Lizelle Lee’s unbeaten 132 off Games. Naomi says she has 131 balls had taken South Africa As Japanese player Naomi launched an academy to to 223/4 in 46.3 overs before the prepares to compete on empower girls. match was called off due to rain. home soil, she talks about “With the support of Lee is the first South African the recent appointment some of my sponsors, I’ve female cricketer to score three of Seiko Hashimoto at the launched the Naomi Osaka centuries in ODI cricket and head of the Tokyo 2020 Play Academy - an initiative her 132 not out is the fourth rain interrupted play during the at the time the players left the organising committee, and that aims to change girls’ highest score in a chasing effort 47th over. They needed 28 runs field.Jhulan Goswami took the importance of having lives through play and sport, in the format.The visitors were to win off 24 balls and were six two wickets while Rajeshwari women in leadership Japanese women, and women starting in Tokyo - because cruising towards the target when runs ahead of the DLS par score Gayakwad and Deepti Sharma positions.“This is such an around the world; and I hope I know how impactful role models were to me when I important moment for it’s an inspiration to a young Brathwaite replaces Holder as Javelin thrower Shivpal pulls out West Indies Test captain

of Fed Cup athletics Kingston (Jamaica), March Games champion Neeraj 12 (UNI) Opening batsman Chopra came first with a Lucknow, March 12 (UNI) Kraigg Brathwaite has replaced national record of 88.07m. Captain Mithali Raj on Friday all-rounder Jason Holder as In March last year, Singh, became the second woman captain of the West Indies Test with a throw of 85.47m at cricketer and the first from team. Brathwaite, 28, recently the domestic athletics meet India to cross 10,000 runs in led West Indies in their 2-0 of South Africa, bettered the international cricket. series win in Bangladesh in the Tokyo Olympic qualification Mithali’s knock of 36 runs mark of 85m. against South Africa in the Chopra qualified for third ODI on Friday took her Olympics in January last year career tally to 10,001 runs at an during a local meet in South average of 46.73. Africa. The performance The 38-year-old has so graph of Singh, who achieved far scored 6,974 runs in ODI two-nil Test Series win away win in Bangladesh was a a personal best of 86.23m cricket at an average of 50.53; to Bangladesh, becomes the fantastic achievement and I’m New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) Olympic hopeful it’s better on his way to winning silver 2,364 runs in T20Is at 37.52 and 37th Test Captain of the West really looking forward to the Olympic-bound javelin to take a short break now,” at the 2019 Doha Asian 663 runs in Test cricket at 51.00. Indies,” Cricket West Indies upcoming home series against thrower Shivpal Singh will said a national level coach, Championships, has been She has also scored a (CWI) said in its statement on Sri Lanka and I’m excited watch from the stands the justifying the break. erratic. Despite training in whopping 75 half centuries and absence of Holder. Thursday. about what I believe this team National Senior Federation Singh couldn’t be the national camp for the past eight centuries. “Cricket West Indies has “It is a huge honour to be can achieve in the future,” said Cup athletics meet starting contacted as he didn’t 18 months, he hasn’t come Mithali is India’s all-time announced that Kraigg given the Captaincy of the Brathwaite. on March 15 at Patiala as he respond to text messages and close to his personal best.As highest run scorer in ODIs and Brathwaite will replace Jason West Indies Test team. I feel Holder, who is the no.1 is on the injured list. calls.Recently, in the third per the Athletics Federation T20Is and the fourth highest Holder as the West Indies Test extremely proud and humbled ranked all-rounder in Test According to sources, the leg of the Indian Grand Prix of India (AFI) website, only in Tests behind Sandhya Captain.Brathwaite, who has that the Board and Selectors cricket, led West Indies in 37 25-year-old thrower from athletics in Patiala, Singh had 17 athletes have entered the Agarwal (1,110 runs), Shanta previously led the team in have given me the opportunity Test matches between 2015 Uttar Pradesh has sprained finished second with a throw men’s javelin competition. Of Rangaswamy (750) and seven Tests whilst deputising and responsibility to lead the and 2021 with 11 wins, five his ankle. “Since he is an of 81.63m while 2018 Asian the 17. Shubhangi Kulkarni (700). for Holder, including the recent team. The recent Test Series draws and 21 defeats. ENTERTAINMENRT 8 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad

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13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 PAGES-8 Telangana CM launch India’s independence celebrations THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES BUREAU Hyderabad, March 12 : Telan- gana Chief Minister K. Chan- drasekhar Rao and Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Friday launched the celebra- tions to mark the 75th anniver- sary of Indias independence by unfurling the national flag at two places in the state. While the chief minister hoisted the national flag at Public Gar- dens in Hyderabad, the gov- ernor unfurled the Tricolour at Warangal. A police march past, release of balloons in the air and cultural programmes marked the two ceremonies, which were held with Covid-19 protocols in place. Speaking at the ceremony in Hyderabad, the chief minister urged all public representa- tives and officials to partici- pate in the celebrations which will be held over the next 75 weeks till August 15, 2022. “In- dependence Day should not lose its relevance,” he said and appealed to all to make the programmes a success. KCR, as Rao is popularly known, said all ministers, MPs, MLA, MLCs and other public representatives should rise above politics and party affiliations and take part in the celebrations as they are con- nected with the country’s hon- our and glory. The chief min- ister said the government will spend Rs 25 crore to organise the celebrations across the state. Government advisor for culture, K. V. Ramana Chary and teachings. He said vari- an impetus to the freedom the anti-people legislations of the Telangana movement felt has been named chairman ous programmes at the school movement. He said Gandhi’s the British. KCR said he thor- disheartened but they did not of the committee which will level like essay writing compe- philosophy of non-violence oughly studied the strategy of leave the path of non-violence. chalk out various programmes titions, debates, elocution and set an example for the free- non-violence adopted by Ma- Home minister Moham- as part of the celebrations. drawing competitions will be dom movements in different hatma Gandhi in the freedom med Mahmood Ali, Assembly KCR underlined the need to organised. parts of the world. The chief movement and followed in his Speaker Pocharam Srinivas educate the young generation KCR spoke about how minister also spoke about the footsteps to fight for Telan- Reddy, Chief Secretary So- about the freedom movement, the leadership of Mahatma Dandi march and how Gandhi gana state. He said there were mesh Kumar and other senior freedom fighters, their ideals Gandhi and his ideals gave led the nation in challenging occasions when his friends in officials were also present. 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 2 MPR couple take part in kalyanotsavam

TSIT BUREAU Shivaratri is also known as the day of Uppal Corporator Mandumulla Ra- Shiva-Shakti combination, the cor- jitha parameshwar Reddy couple con- porator said. According to the Shiva ducted special pujas at various temples Purana, Lord Shiva originated today on the occasion of Mahashivaratri. in the form of a linga. Maha Shivar- Rajitha parameshwar Reddy and her atri is considered to be the holiest of husband attended the kalyanot- the twelve Shivaratras of the year. On Katpadi Constituency AIADMK Candidate Ramu Garlanded Ex.Chief Minister MGR, Vellore savam of Lord Shiva at the Sai Baba the day of Mahashivaratri, one fasts Corporation District Secretary SRK Appu, Janarthanan and more cadres. Temple in Adarshnagar on Friday. all day and stays awake all night. The Speaking on the occasion corpora- corporator described it as the most tor said Shivaratri is the day when auspicious day for Shiva devotees. Chilkanagar Corporator Given Petition to Lord Shiva is measured with utmost She also participated in various char- devotion, Shivaratri is the wedding ity events held on the occasion of NGRI Director Tiwari for Diverting Rain day of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Maha shiva ratri. Water from NGRI to Nacharam lake YSRCP 11th formation day Celebrated at Habsiguda.

TSIT BUREAU Geeta and Sitarama Colony past. NGRI Director Tiwari The NGRI retaining wall President Bazaru Jagan- responded positively and adjacent to Sitarama Col- nath Goud and members asked the Chilkanagar Divi- TSIT BUREAU occasion, YSRCP leaders Narla- ony under Chilkanagar Di- of their Welfare Association sion Corporator and NGRI YSRCP senior leader Nana Puram puram Jayaraj said that YSR Con- vision was damaged due as a team discussed the staff to bring the matter to Jayaraj on Friday celebrated YS- gress Party - is the People's Party to heavy rains, damaging matter with NGRI Director the notice of GHMC Com- RCP 11th Formation Day atb Hab- YSSR Congress Party - is the 40 cars and 120 houses in Tiwari During the meeting, missioner, MLA Bethi Sub- siguda on the occasion of the YSR party that achieves Rajanna's as- Sitarama Colony and sur- the corporator asked NGRI hash Reddy and the Mayor Congress Party entering its 11th pirations. To the activist, heart- rounding colonies. The Director Tiwari to make ar- for redressal. Colony Wel- year after completing 10 years. felt salutations were conveyed. matter was brought to the rangements to divert wa- fare Association members A wreath was laid at the statue The event was attended by YS- notice of the Corporator ter from inside the NGRI Gudur Ramesh, Anjireddy, of the late YS Rajashekhara Reddy RCP leaders Amrita Sai, Sampath, by the members of the Si- compound to the Nacha- Srinivas Reddy, Ramanu- and a solid tribute was paid to the Rinku, Shashi, Krishna, Lala, Zee tarama Colony Welfare As- ram pond, saying that the jam, Ranga reddy and NGRI late Mahanetha After cutting the Saikumar, Harsha, Ganesh activists sociation. Chilkanagar Di- NGRI retaining wall had staff Nageswara Rao, Sunil cake and sharing sweets on the and others. vision Corporator Bannala collapsed three times in the and others participated. 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 3 MLC candidate Dr. Chinnareddy is sure Seethakka consoles to win Madhapur Congress Party fire victims in-charge Suresh Nayak three houses which were gutted on Thursday. MLA Seethakka extended help to the victims with quintal and a half rice, blankets and cooking utensils. Speaking on the occasion, Seethakka assured the people that the Congress Party would always support them and stand by them during the times of trouble and appealed to The South India Times Bureau the government to support Mulugu, March 12: All India Mahila Congress them financially. Later, she conducted General Secretary and Mulugu MLA Dansari special puja at Shiva temple in Projectnagar. Anasuya known as Seethakka visited on Friday Congress party district president Nallela three houses in Adivasi Gothikoyagudem Kumaraswamy Kisan Cell District President in Projectnagar of Motlagudem village of Gollapalli Rajender Goud, Youth Congress Govindaraopet mandal in Mulugu district. District President Banoth Ravi Chander were Seethakka consoled the inmates of the present. Telangana to ramp up Covid testing

in view of Maha surge THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES REPORTER ployed graduates are all look- stop the dramas and see to Hyderabad, March 12 Serilingampalle Reporter ing towards Chinnareddy and it that jobs are created for (UNI) The Telangana gov- March 12: Confidence ex- the divisions have gone to ev- the unemployed. Madhapur ernment on Friday decided pressed that the Madhapur ery graduate and made voters Congress party in-charge to ramp up Covid-19 test- Division Congress Party in- entice them to cast their pre- Suresh Nayak said the above ing in the state in view of the charge of Suresh Nayak. Dr. cious vote for Chinnareddy. as part of the campaign that surge in new infections in Chinnareddy will win with He said no matter how many graduates should think of neighbouring Maharashtra the highest majority in the moves the TRS and BJP make their precious vote and make and Karnataka. wake of March 12 Rangared- and how much they entice your vote work so that justice Health Minister E. Ra- dy, Hyderabad, and Ma- the voters, the vote will be is done to the unemployed. jender, who reviewed the habubnagar graduate MLC credited to the Congress can- The campaign was attended Covid situation at a meet- elections being held on the didate’s account. He warned by Congress party ranks, se- ing on Friday, directed the 14th of this month. Unem- that the ruling party should nior leaders, and others. health officials to increase rector, Public Health, Srini- medical and health officers the number of daily tests to vas Rao joined the meeting of Nizamabad, Kamared- NMDC declares 776 pc interim crore would be the Government of India share. 50,000. The minister gave via video conferencing. dy, Adilabad, Asifabad, dividend for 2020-21 In addition to dividend, NMDC has also gone instructions to the officials Rajender asked the Health Mancherial, Jayashankar for buyback of shares in FY-21, amounting to in view of the mounting Department to ensure effec- Bhupalapally and Jagtial Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) Public Sector Rs.1,378 crore of which the Government of In- cases in neighbouring states tive implementation of test, districts bordering Maha- Iron ore Miner National Mineral Develop- dia received Rs 1,377 crores, the release said. and their likely impact on trace and treat policy. He di- rashtra. Rajender said Covid ment Corporation (NMDC) Ltd has declared NMDC being one of the top performing PSEs Telangana. Health Secretary rected the officials to ensure vaccination drive will con- an interim dividend of 776 per cent for 2020- of Government of India, has been giving rich S.A.M. Rizvi, Director, Medi- that there are no loopholes tinue in the state. He hoped 21. Announcing the decision of the Board of dividends to Government and its shareholders cal Education Ramesh Red- in the implementation. that remaining groups will Directors in its meeting held on Thursday, since 1991. During the last 10 years NMDC has dy and other senior officials The minister issued spe- also be covered soon by the the company said the interim dividend outgo paid about Rs.23,288 crore as dividend to its attended the meeting. Di- cial instructions to district vaccination. would be Rs 2,274 crore, of which Rs 1,553 shareholders of which the Government. YSRCP celebrates Foundation Day in AP Vijayawada, Mar 12 (UNI) journey. “Aiming to achieve year journey”, he tweeted. sudden demise of Dr Y S Ra- role model to leaders. Term- the Chief Minister and un- The ruling YSR Congress the aspirations of the great At the party central office, jasekhar Reddy, his son YS ing the recent panchayat derstood the desperation of Party celebrated its 11th leader Dr YS Rajasekhara Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, Jagan Mohan Reddy started election results as people’s opposition. Ministers Botsa Foundation Day on a grand Reddy, YSR Congress Party Advisor to the Government a lone fight against all odds victory, he said the results Satyanarayana, Vellampalli note across Andhra Pradesh was founded with values (Public Affairs) hoisted the and thanked the people who reflected the governance of Srinivas, MP Nandigam state with several party lead- and credibility as pillars. I party flag, cut the cake and have been with YSRCP Chief the Chief Minister in the last Suresh, MLAs Jogi Ramesh, ers and workers taking part thank the people who stood paid floral tributes to former after the party was launched twenty months. He predict- Jaganmohan Rao, Chairper- in the event. Andhra Pradesh by me in difficult times, the Chief Minister Dr Y S Ra- on March 12, 2011. He said ed that YSRCP would sweep son of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mo- leaders who walked with jashekar Reddy.Speaking on that YS Jagan Mohan Reddy the Municipal and Corpo- Telugu Academy N Lakshmi han Reddy took to Twit- me, and the activists who the occasion, Ramakrishna has set standards to run a ration elections and added Parvathi and other leaders ter to share his views of the followed me during the ten- Reddy recalled that after the political party and became a that people have trusted were present. 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 4 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 India witnessed tremendous progress in all spears since Independence: Governor Dr Tamilisai

The prominent temples from mi temple on behalf of the state Andhra Pradesh like Srisailam, government. He also performed Mallanna Kshetram, Vayu Lin- special prayers on the occa- geswara Swamy temple from sion. The temple priests have Srikalahasthi , Amaralingeswara handed over Prasadam to the Swami temple from Amaravati minister after the prayers. Dev- Trikuteswara Swami temple otees thronged the Vemulawada of Kotappakonda, Mahanandi temple to have the darshan of temple witnessed huge number Raja Rajeswara Swami . Some of devotees since the early hours devotees have alleged that the of Thursday . The Darshans for local police have harassed them the devotees began from 2 am in the queue lines of the temple. in the midnight at Srisailam They alleged that the police al- Hyderabad, March 11 (UNI): du deity Shiva thronged the im- temple. On the other hand, lowed obstacle free Darshans to Principal Secretary of TR&B Dept. Sunil Sharma The Mahasivaratri celebrations portant temples on the occasion Telangana State Endowments the family members of the of- and Principal Secretary I&CAD Dept. met Chief were held across two Telugu and performed special prayers. Minister A. Indrakaran Reddy ficials of the district but made Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao at Pragathi speaking states in a grand man- All the temples have reverber- presented special clothes at Ve- them stood in the queue lines Bhavan on Friday afer being promoted as Special ner today. The devotees of Hin- ated with the Chants of Siva. mulawada’s Rajarajeshwa Swa- for hours together . Chief Secretaries to Government.

face any difficulties during their holy visit.” designs. The officials put forth before the CM The CM made several suggestions about the model designs of the Kalash (Metal Pots) Yadadri Temple town shows its exclusivity the decorations to be done at the queue line to be placed along the queue lines. After ex- constructions. He wanted 350 feet Queue amining the four models, the CM selected among all temples in the world: CM KCR line construction to be done using the brass one design.

ornamental look of the temple. The CM took feedback from the officials on the progress of works amidst the backdrop of his recent visit to the temple and the suggestions he made after thorough examination of the works going on there. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said, “After the renovation, Yadadri Temple town will show its exclusivity among all THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES BUREAU Laxmi Narasimha temple complex the temples in the world. The entire SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT before the scheduled date for the Yadadri temple renovated with the DR SRINIVAS VOORADI reopening of the temple. The CM Krishna Sila (Black stone) is going Hyderabad, March 12:Chief Min- held a review meeting on the matter to become known for its unique- ister K Chandrashekhar Rao has at Pragathi Bhavan here on Friday. ness. After the reopening, devotees instructed the officials concerned The CM discussed with the Temple in lakhs would visit the temple. to complete the final touches to authorities about the precautions to Measures should be taken in such a the renovation works of Sri Yadadri be taken and the action plan for the way that these devotees should not 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 6 29% fitment assurance by CM KCR is bogus: Uttam Hyderabad, March 12 (UNI): not trust him again. T erefore, he fron party incites communal feel- Telangana Pradesh Congress Com- used the picture of former Prime ings for political gains. The TPCC mittee (TPCC) President & MP Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, a Chief appealed to the graduates to N.Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday leader who lived and died as a ensure 100% polling by voting in said that the assurance given by Congressman, to beg for votes. The favour of Congress candidates. He Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar advertisement published by TRS said TRS and BJP Govts could not Rao of giving 29% fitment to em- today's newspaper with a pic- be pressured to fulfill their prom- ployees was bogus. Addressing the ture of Narasimha Rao is a victory ises until they are defeated in the party workers and leaders through of the Congress party," he MLC polls. Zoom Video conference and Face- said. Similarly, Reddy said that the Uttam Kumar Reddy said that book live on Friday, Uttam Kumar BJP could not face voters due to its Ramulu Naik, the candidate from Reddy cautioned the employees guilt for neglecting Telangana for Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda against falling into yet another trap the last seven years. BJP Govt at the graduate constituency, had played by CM KCR. He said that the Chief Centre did not honour any of the an active role in Telangana state- Minister did not Interim Relief promises made with Telangana in hood movement. He said no party even after three years of formation the AP Reorganisation Act includ- had ever nominated a Dalit or of Pay Revision Commission and ing Railway Coach Factory at Kazi- Tribal as its candidate from gradu- took no action even a month after pet, Bayyaram Steel Plant, AIIMS at ates' constituency. But this the submission of the PRC report. Bibinagar and a Tribal University. time, the Congress party nomi- However, in view of elections, he The BJP Govt also shelved the In- nated Tribal leader Ramulu Naik, held a secret meeting with union formation Technology Investment for social justice. He said Ramulu leaders and leaked information Region (ITIR), sanctioned by pre- Naik had resigned from TRS and that 29% fitment would be an- vious Congress-led UPA Govt to also quit MLC post to protect his nounced after MLC elections. He create more than 50 lakh jobs in self-respect. Therefore, it is the said that the employees should elections and exposed the failures Minister K. Tarakarama Rao and Hyderabad and neighbouring dis- duty of all graduates to send such get minimum of 43% fitment. But of TRS and BJP Governments. He other TRS leaders literally begged tricts. Modi Govt did not grant any a gentleman to the Council as if they trust KCR and vote for TRS said both TRS and BJP sensed a hu- before the union leaders seeking funds to Telangana and remained their representative. Similarly, in MLC elections, then they would miliating their support while making tall a mute spectator to the economic he said Chinna Reddy, the candi- not get even 29% fitment once defeat in the MLC polls in ad- promises. However, he said expect crimes committed by TRS Govt date from Hyderabad-Rangared- the elections are over. Reddy ex- vance and out of frustration their a few union leaders, all other sec- which pushed Telangana into a dy- Mahabubnagar constituency, pressed confidence that the Con- leaders started exposing each tions including employees, pen- huge debt trap," he said. is known for his honesty, integrity gress candidates Sabavath Ramulu other's failures despite the sioners, jobless youth, doctors, Uttam questioned the 'Ram and clean record. He had served as Naik and G. Chinna Reddy would fact that both are secret allies since advocates, journalists, women, Bhakti' of BJP leaders who talk a minister and got elected as MLA get elected as MLCs from the 2014. He said Chief Minister K. Girijans, Dalits, minorities, BCs, only about Ram Temple in Ayod- for four terms. He holds a PhD in Graduates' constituencies of Chandrashekhar Rao understood etc., have assured their support to hya. He said BJP leaders were silent Agriculture and well versed with Warangal-Khammam- Nalgonda that TRS would lose from both the Congress candidates. over encroachments over thou- the problems of graduates and and Hyderabad-Rangareddy- Ma- the constituencies. Consequently, TRS using Congress leader Nara- sands of acres of land belonging to other sections of the society in habubnagar respectively with a he took refuge behind the same simha Rao's picture as KCR Ram Temple in Bhadrachalam. He Telangana. Uttam Kumar Reddy comfortable majority. Uttam said unions, associations and NGOs has lost face value "CM said that BJP's Hindutva card appealed to the party cadre to en- that the Congress party has aggres- whom he never gave importance KCR has now realised that he has would not work in Telangana as sure 100% polling in their areas in sively campaigned for the MLC to in the last seven years. He said lost his face value and people will people have realised that the saf- favour of Congress candidates. Chilkur Devotees thank Surabhi Vani Devi Hyderabad, March 12 (UNI): Af- paign ended and also inspected Pathshala at Chilkur if the state (TS) ter the strong lobbying done by the the proposed land. Meanwhile the government comes forward and al- MLC Candidate Surabhi Vani Devi, TTD issued a press release denying locate 8 acres of land. The strength the TTD run Chilkur Veda Patasala the reports by a section of media of this Vedic school is 15 since its issue has come to a final positive over the closure of Chilkur and Na- inception. settling. Few days back, She had lgonda Veda Pathashalas. The TTD Though the strength has not in- come to know of the agony of the clarified in view of the COVID pan- creased, TTD has been running this Archakas and devotees of Chilkur demic, it has shifted 15 students school uninterruptedly from the after a facebook live interaction from Chilkur Veda pathashala to past 11 years. TTD has sought the between Darshanam Magazine Keesaragutta. .”In United Andhra TS government to allocate 8acres Editor M V R Sharma and Chilkur Pradesh, TTD has commenced of land in Chilkur many times. The Chief Priest C S Rangarajan about Veda Pathashala in Chilakur of Veda pathashala at Nalgonda is the impending closure of Chilkur Rangareddy District in 2011. The also functioning in a smooth man- Veda Patasala and similar fate of then government decided to allo- ner.. TTD is committed to con- Nalgonda Patasala. cate 8acres of land to construct TTD struct Veda Pathashala at Chilkur Devi immediately requested the Veda Pathashala at Chilakur. TTD if the government allots the land.” Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar has commenced Veda Pathashala The TTD press release by the PRO Rao and Panchayathi Raj and I T in a Rotary Club, which is lying va- stated. However, this is the first Minister K T Rama Rao to inter- ation of the Election Code. For this 11. Today Surabhi Vani Devi had cant after carrying out renovation time such a clarification has come vene. They immediately promised proactive action the priests went to the Darshan of Chilkur Balaji Ven- works on a temporary basis. TTD from the TTD for which credit to transfer the land post the Relax- bless her at her residence on March kateshwara Swamy after the cam- is waiting to construct a new Veda should go to S Vani Devi. 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 7 Stage set for Telangana Council elections Hyderabad, March 12 (UNI) The Mahabubnagar constituency.The N. Nageshwar Rao is contesting stage is set for elections to two polls are considered significant as as an independent candidate. He graduates’ constituencies of Tela- the outcome is likely to indicate had represented the seat twice in gana Legislative Council on Sunday which way the wind is blowing the past and is considered popular as an intensive campaign came ahead of the 2023 Assembly polls. among voters. to an end on Friday. Over 10 lakh Upbeat over its victory in Dub- The entry of Professor M. Kodan- graduates in Hyderabad-Rangared- bak Assembly by-election and the daram of Telangana Jana Samithi dy-Mahabubnagar and Warangal- impressive performance in Greater (TJS) in Warangal-Khammam- Khammam-Nalgonda constituen- Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Nalgonda has made the poll bat- cies are eligible to cast their votes. (GHMC) polls late last year, the BJP tle interesting. Kodandaram had The Election Commission has is going all out to retain one seat played an active role in Telangana made elaborate arrangements and wrest the other from TRS. On statehood movement with Chan- for the polling which will be held the other hand, TRS is using en- drasekhar Rao but parted ways af- on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tire force at its disposal to capture ter he was sidelined by the TRS fol- Counting of votes will be taken up both the seats. However, presence lowing formation of Telangana as a on March 17. The polling will be to cast their votes in Hyderabad- voters. Both the constituencies are of candidates of other parties and separate state in 2014. A bitter critic held through ballot papers. A total Rangareddy-Mahabubnagar while witnessing multi-cornered con- some prominent independent of KCR’s policies, he floated the TJS. of 179 candidates are contesting the number of voters in Warangal- tests. Sitting legislators Ramchan- contestants has made the battle A month-long campaigning saw in Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Ma- Khammam-Nalgonda is 5,05,565. der Rao (BJP) and P. Rajeshwar multi-cornered. The Congress par- leaders of major parties engaged habubnagar seat while 78 contes- The number of voters has doubled Reddy (TRS) are seeking re-election ty, which is making a determined in no-holds-barred attacks on each tants are testing their fortunes in since the previous election held in from Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Ma- effort to revive its fortunes in the other. The contestants conducted Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda 2016. The poll authorities have set habubnagar and Warangal-Kham- state, has fielded former minister both offline and online campaign constituency.The poll authorities up 1,530 polling centres in the two mam-Nalgonda seats respectively. G. Chinna Reddy from Hyderabad- to woo the voters. They organised have arranged jumbo size ballot constituencies. The actual number Aiming to check the BJP, ruling Ranga Reddy-Mahabubnagar meetings with various groups of boxes in Hyderabad-Rangareddy- of polling booths was 1,162 but this Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and former MLC S. Ramulu Naik voters like government employees, Mahabubnagar in view of large number increased after it was de- has fielded former Prime Minister P. from Warangal-Khammam- teachers, lawyers, traders and other number of contestants. A total cided to have an additional booth V. Narasimha Rao’s daughter Vani Nalgonda. In Hyderabad-Ranga professionals to put forward their of 5,31,268 graduates are eligible in areas where there are over 1,000 Devi from Hyderabad-Rangareddy- Reddy-Mahabubnagar, Professor agenda. KTR woos employees, Banks to remain close for four days advocates for MLC polls Hyderabad, March 12 (UNI): On journalists each for their welfare. The the last day of poll campaign for Congress said that they will not be in two graduate MLC polls, TRS work- fray if 45 percent fitment is given and ing president and IT Minister KT lost the chance to contest and seek Rama Rao today said that the party votes. He hit out at the BJP Ramach- has an inseparable bond with the andra Rao for his challenge talk at Os- employees, advocates, Journalists mania University as the saffron lead- Hyderabad, March 12 (UNI): The and youth. Addressing a program for ers are focused on whatsapp varsity. banks of the country will remain close the polls with employees JAC here at The congress, and other rulers gave for four days From March 13 to March 16 Haritha Plaza here the minister has less number of jobs and the TRS re- of this month of the four days, two days assured of addressing their issues. gime filled so far 1.33 lakh of jobs and are consecutive holidays on Saturday Stating that the chief minister is to will fill up 50000 more after the polls. and Sunday the remaining two days are announce in the Assembly during Reiterating his stance against the two day strike call given by the public the budget session the PRC fitment Vishakha steel plant privatisation sector union bank employees demand- and retirement age limit increased. KTR asked the Modi Government ing the central government to fulfil their Thus he said that the employee will to withdraw his plan. A large scale demands. However, all the private banks get about 29 per cent fitment and protest will be mounted against Internet banking and ATMs would re- three years of hike in retirement age the Modi regime in this regard. The main open during the four days . The em- besides other sops to be announced to be held on March 14 and results to sions if separate state was created BJP in opposition had slammed the ployees of the banks are going on strike by the chief ministers. be announced on 17 and we expect KCR had disproved it in less time, he UPA regime and then Prime Minis- following the recent statement of Union The Minister asked the gathering to our candidates to win the fray he claimed. The role of the employees, ter Manmohan Singh on every issue Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman support the TRS candidates Vani Devi said. K Chandrasekhar Rao Govern- educated, lawyers, journalists and and privatization and what Modi is that the enter would privatize two public to win Hyderabad –Mahabub Nagar- ment is for welfare and development youth was key in the statehood move- doing now is to sell all PSUs. The sector banks and one insurance compa- Ranga Reddy segment and Palla of the state as he tide power crisis in ment and the TRS will do justice to graduates, educated should not ny in parliament recently. The unions of Rajeshwar Reddy win the Nalgonda- just 6 months of taking over as the them he said. The Minister said that it vote for these anti people and anti the private banks are opposing decision Warangal- Khammam segments re- chief ministesr. Though the congress is Telangana only state giving Rs 100 employees policies of the BJP in the of the central government. The united spectively in the MLC polls. The polls rulers created panic and apprehen- cr welfare for the advocates and the polls he said. forum of bank unions have given call to 13 SATURDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 8

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