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EGYPT TO HOLD FULL-HONOURS IN A FIRST, MUMBAI CIVIC BODY SEIZES NEW TECH TO MAKE MRI, OTHER RUSSIAN TV AIRS NAMES OF MNS OF MILITARY FUNERAL FOR MUBARAK 2 CHOPPERS FOR PROPERTY TAX DUES MEDICAL TESTS COMFORTABLE WWII DEAD AHEAD OF ANNIVERSARY

gypt was preparing to hold a full-honours military funeral on n an unprecedented move, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cientists have used technology employed in the defense and Russian news channel is broadcasting the names of more than 12 EWednesday for the country's former autocratic President Hosni I(BMC) has seized two helicopters of MESCO Airline for non-payment Saerospace industries to create an adaptable, wearable and stretchable Amillion Soviet soldiers killed during World War II, ahead of the 75th Mubarak, who for decades was the face of stability in the of Property Tax dues of over Rs 16 million for 2019-2020. A fabric that may make MRI, and other medical imaging tests easier on anniversary of the end of the war in May. The unprecedented move by Middle East but who was ousted from power in the 2011 team of civic officials swooped at the Juhu Airport and sealed patients. One reason medical imaging tests such as magnetic resonance the state-controlled Rossiya 24 news channel Arab Spring uprising that swept much of the region.A few the two helicopters at the site to prevent the company from imaging (MRI) are uncomfortable is that they often use reflects the Kremlin's efforts to use the conflict to dozen Mubarak supporters, clad in black and carrying moving or flying them. This is the first instance of the civic rigid radio-frequency (RF) coils to detect signals, or stir national pride. The initiative was posters of the former president, gathered in the body taking such an action on a movable asset, said a BMC sound, from the body, the researchers said. "Imagine launched on "Defender of the Fatherland Day" morning at a mosque complex in a the eastern official. The action is in tune with the BMC decision in going for an imaging session and they strap on -- February 23 -- and is timed to end May 8. New Cairo neighbourhood, where Mubarak's the last civic budget on measures to jack up the a comfortable fabric with the coils embedded The next day is Victory Day in Russia when body was to be brought for the funeral service outstanding PT dues collection by adopting stringent inside," said Joseph Rispoli, an assistant tanks roll and infantry march through Red later in the day. measures. professor at Purdue University in the US. Square to mark the end of the war in Europe. RESTORING ORDER KCR’s ‘Each one, teach one’ Can't let another 1984 initiative hits roadblock Muslims refuse to give details, surveyors face backlash

PNS n HYDERABAD The surveyors, who are visiting the happen, says Delhi HC The ongoing door-to-door survey being conducted by households to collect the Greater Hyderabad literacy data are n Municipal Corporation facing severe backlash ‘Telangana JUDGES WATCH VIDEOS, ORDER FIRS FOR ALL HATE SPEECHES (GHMC) to enumerate liter- ates in the city has hit a road- from the people implementing PNS n NEW DELHI block, with a section of the unique schemes people, mostly Muslims, sus- “We cannot let another 1984- Delhi violence toll at 27, Modi pecting that the survey is a ploy Chandrasekhar Rao, who has into 5,704 localities. The enu- for poor' like event happen in this coun- to eventually implement NPR held out the 'Each one, teach merators underwent a train- try,” Justice S Muralidhar of the and NRC. one' initiative as a lasting solu- ing programme to conduct Delhi High Court said on We- appeals for peace, brotherhood The surveyors involved in tion to improve literacy rate in the survey. The enumerators dnesday, in a strongly-worded the task are facing stiff resis- Telangana. were directed to furnish to the 4 message to the government - at NEW DELHI: After more than tance from people, especial- The GHMC com- head office data relating to the the Centre and in Delhi - to three days of unprecedented ly in the Old City. Despite menced the survey survey on a daily basis. work together to combat unre- violence in northeast Delhi, in being specially trained, they in city limits on During the 10-day sur- lenting violence that hit parts which 27 people have died and are having a tough time February 24. vey, each enumerator is of the national capital for a at least 200 injured, Prime explaining people that their As many as expected to visit 250 to fourth consecutive day today. Minister Narendra Modi today mission has nothing to do 8,681 enumera- 300 houses and obtain The court's comment came appealed for "peace and with NPR or NRC. No one is tors have been details of illiterate person's after it watched a video of BJP brotherhood", and said he has willing to believe them, obvi- deployed to con- name, father or leader Kapil Mishra, who has held an extensive review of the ously because of the pervasive duct the sur- husband name, age a history of making hate-filled situation in various parts of the fear over NPR and NRC. vey, after and contact communal rants, make yet national capital. "I appeal to my The survey has been taken dividing number. another incendiary speech in sisters and brothers of Delhi to up across the state as per the 150 northeast Delhi's Maujpur maintain peace and directions of Chief Minister K wards 2 neighbourhood on Sunday brotherhood at all times," PM afternoon. Modi tweeted, in his first At least 27 people have been reaction to the violence. Stone- Divorcees, killed, including a Delhi Police throwing between rival groups, Power demand sets officer and an Intelligence arson and vandalism on Tuesday Bureau officer, and over 180 marked unrelenting violence widows can Trump hurt have been injured in the clash- over CAA protests that began on Security personnel stand near a burning shop in Gokulpuri, North East Delhi, country's es, which began Sunday after- Sunday. on Wednesday, new record in TS be surrogate noon as groups for and against reputation: n the controversial citizenship PNS HYDERABAD l mothers now Ashok Gehlot law clashed in Maujpur, where observed, adding, "We heard Breaches 13,000 MW mark l At least 27 people have been l Victims of the violence over n Kapil Mishra was speaking. that one IB officer has been The demand for power in l Kaleshwaram project, Rabi PNS NEW DELHI "We can't let another 1984 attacked. These things should killed and over 180 injured in the the citizenship matrix include a fledgling Telangana state is scenario happen in this city; be immediately looked into". clashes, which began Delhi Police officer and an scaling newer heights with crops fuel demand The Union Cabinet on IB officer not under the watch of this Sunday afternoon each passing day. l Demand was just 7,000 MW Wednesday gave its approval 5 court", Justice Muralidhar 2 The demand for power for the Surrogacy when state was formed in 2014 touched all-time high of (Regulation) Bill, 2020 to 13,040 MW on Wednesday. ensure effective regulation of This is nearly double the 7,000 for power as farmers are using the service and also allowing Revanth hits MW demand registered in bore wells extensively for widows and divorcees to be HC: Has state government 2014 when Telangana State meeting their irrigation needs. surrogates, if it was "altruistic". back on land was formed. The The Bill, cleared by the Interestingly, the demand Kaleshwaram pro- Cabinet, chaired by Prime scam charges for power has been ject alone is con- Minister Narendra Modi, has colluded with land grabbers? creating a new tributing to a steep incorporated recommenda- PNS n HYDERABAD record since increase in power tions of a 23-member Rajya INKESHAF AHMED Pursuant to its earlier February 19, usage in the erstwhile Sabha Select Committee and is n HYDERABAD orders, the principal Congress working president when it Karimnagar district. expected to be introduced in secretaries to municipal and MP Revanth Reddy on touched The major bar- Parliament during the second The Telangana High Court on Wednesday commented that 12,096 MW rages of phase of the Budget Session Wednesday expressed its strong administration and his penchant for raising pub- -- the high- Kaleshwaram pro- beginning on March 2. displeasure at the authorities panchayat raj lic issues had been unnerving est-ever ject fall under the In place of concerned for their failure to departments, HMDA Chief Minister K demand limits of the erstwhile "close rela- Indian economy prevent unauthorized con- Commissioner and others Chandrasekhar Rao. until then. Karimnagar district. tive", the needs to be structions in public parks, lakes appeared before the HC Seeking to put the record This The erstwhile Karimnagar bill has and government lands in the straight on the Gopanpalli record was district was divided into four dis- now opened up: state. It wondered if the author- land controversy, the MP said toppled on Wednesday, when tricts viz. namely Jayashankar- pro- Panagariya ities were in collusion with the advocate commissioner in the passed the orders while deal- that he was a six year old boy the demand for power breached Bhupalapalli, Peddapalli, posed land grabbers and encroachers. discharge of his duties. ing with a Public Interest when the land was bought in the 13,000 MW mark, touching Karimangar and Jagitial. that the The High Court appointed Meanwhile, pursuant to its Litigation (PIL) plea filed 1978 allegedly by tampering 13,040 MW. The major components of surrogate an advocate commissioner and earlier orders, the principal against the failure of the with the land records. The increased power usage the Kaleshwaram project, mother should directed him to submit a secretaries to municipal authorities to take action "Perhaps the government for lift irrigation schemes in namely Medigadda barrage, be "willing" woman. The 8 detailed report on the administration and panchayat against the Madhavapuri Hills wanted to subdue Revanth Telangana, especially for the Kannepalli pump house, select committee had rec- encroachment of land ear- raj departments, HMDA Temple Committee for con- Reddy by bringing my Kaleshwaram project, is said to Annaram barrage, Sundilla ommended that not only marked for a park and con- Commissioner and others structing temple and installing assets under litiga- be the principal reason for the barrage, Goliwada pump close relatives but any TODAY struction of a temple in the said appeared before the High an idol by grabbing park space tion, but I will fight sharply increasing demand house, Rajeshwararaopeta woman, whether she is a land at Ameenpur village in Court. known as Rock Garden locat- against the TRS till for power. pump house, Rampur pump widow or divorcee, who is ALMANAC Sangareddy district. It asked the A division bench of the HC, ed in the Madhavapuri Hills of the last breath," he Besides, Rabi agricultural house etc are located in "willing" should be allowed to state government and the comprising the Chief Justice of the village. remarked. operations, especially the these districts. act as a surrogate mother, Month & Paksham: authorities concerned to extend the state Justice RS Chauhan increase in the extent of paddy Union Minister Smriti Irani Phalguna & Shukla Paksha their complete support to the and Justice A Abhishek Reddy, 2 2 crop, have increased demand 2 told media. Panchangam: Tithi: Chaturthi: Full Night Nakshatram: Revati: 01:08 am (Next Day) Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Series of blasts in Gulf Oil scare Kukatpally residents Three arrested for sexual any important work) Rahukalam: 01:56 pm – 03:23 pm n Yamagandam: 06:39 am – 08:07 am PNS HYDERABAD who lost his life was identified assault at party gone awry as Elleshwara Vasudev Sharma. Varjyam: 11:38 am – 01:26 pm n ‘Gulf' between safety and human lives This has happened Reflecting criminal apathy of a He was a temporary employee PNS n HYDERABAD fied as Amer, Sultan and Gulika: 09:34 am - 11:01 am before and there was company in whose detonator l One killed, four hurt in at the place. Out of the four Suleiman. According to the Good Time: (to start any important making facility 17 people have much drama and heat around injured, the condition of Padma Stage singers, DJs and up-and- police, the party was organized yet another blast work) lost their lives and scores the issue back then. The locals Rao, a resident of Miyapur, and coming artistes are often hired in Amer's house in Attapur. Amritakalam: 10:26 pm – 12:14 am injured in four incidents since l 4th explosion since 2003 are not safe as it was a disaster Raju, a resident of Warasiguda, for their skills to entertain peo- Around 25 members attended Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:05 pm – 12:52 pm 2003, one person was killed waiting to happen with the was said to be critical. We are ple unwinding at functions. the party, at which the singers and three others were critical- l17 deaths in blasts till date working on clues to ascertain What if those who hire them were performing to entertain ly injured in yet another blast officials waiting for something the cause of the blast," said take it as a licence to get them the guests. Alcohol was served HYDERABAD on the premises of Gulf Oil l Authorities deaf to large-scale to happen before Kukatpally police inspector to do whatever they want to at the party. WEATHER Corporation Limited on residents’ demand for taking any action Laxmi Narayana. titillate their drunken guests? "After the party, while leav- Wednesday. shif-ting company to —RAMESH This is the fourth such inci- The Rajendranagar Police ing, the two female singers had Forecast: Sunny This time the blast took outskirts of city A PRIVATE COMPANY EMPLOYEE dent being reported at the place arrested three persons for gone around asking for tips Temp: 32/18 place in the 46 C block of the over the last two decades. The assaulting and outraging the from the crowd. One of the Humidity: 41% facility, which has become a last incident occurred in 2015, modesty of a woman, who, two had got more tips, which Sunrise: 06.36 byword for explosions. to the spot. The team initially tims were working makes det- the request of the corporation's claiming the lives of three work- along with another woman, led to an argument between Sunset: 06.21 Following the blast, which shifted those injured to the ESI onators, sources said, adding authorities. ers and injuring 13 others. had been hired to sing at a the two singers. Current Weather Conditions sent shock waves across the hospital for medical attention. that its licence had been can- "The time of blast is said to party on Wednesday. Updated February 26, 2019 5:00 PM area, a rescue team was rushed The wing in which the vic- celled briefly but restored on be around 1 pm. The worker 2 Those arrested were identi- 2 HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2020 hyderabad 02

he two-day tour of US tries are firm on stamping out President Donald Islamic terrorism. TTrump can be described A NEW ERA IN INDO-US TIES He also made it clear that a crucial phase in Indo-US India is exerting pressure on ties. Cordial relations between the USA to eliminate terror- two biggest democracies will tive countries first in whatev- countries is expected ment in the world. ist organisations from undoubtedly be highly bene- er decisions they take. Right Chemistry between Modi and Trump is now to increase man- India has struck a Pakistan soil. Modi reminded ficial to both the countries from protecting interests of well-known to people of both the countries. ifold and TRULY deal for US $2.6 bil- that there is a special place for from any perspective. people and to liberating the It’s attributed to ideological similarities Indian trade lion to import India in the hearts of Many benefits accrue to world of Islamic terrorism, delegations SPEAKING Lockheed helicopters Americans and that people the state as the relations their ideas are similar. They between the two leaders who put the people have been from the US. Defence across the globe love him. At between Narendra Modi and are not only firm, but have a of their respective countries first in whatever working hard to experts regard the deal as the same time, he went on Donald Trump grow stronger. clear perspective on issues improve the balance a crucial chapter in defence record stating that it is not Such strong ties are a result of like stamping out terrorism, decisions they take. Right from protecting of trade, get more relations between India and its easy to subdue him. Modi extending the hand of overcoming economic interests of people and to liberating the concessions and more benefits. neighbours. Trump declared that Modi friendship to Trump soon inequalities, extending mutu- world of Islamic terrorism, their ideas are Trump has issued a state- US defence experts readied is not only the pride of Gujarat after he became the PM. al cooperation on defence similar ment that US was on the agreements to supply defence but also a proud son of the Recognition to India in the matters, intelligence sharing, verge of reaching an unprece- equipment worth $1.8 bil- country. He quoted the exam- Comity of Nations under maintaining ecological bal- dented trade agreement with lion, taking the total defence ple of Modi to demonstrate Modi’s leadership is unparal- ance, checking cybercrime, Trump’s visit and also that being part of Trump’s team. Y SATYA KUMAR India. It will be reached prior purchases of India from USA hard working nature of leled and was not achieved promotion of bilateral trade of prominent Democrats and Trump’s tour of India is BJP National Secretary to the US Presidential elec- to $22 billion. Indians, who he said can under any of the previous ties, attracting investments, Governors to the meeting described as not only a shot in tions in November. There is no doubt that joint achieve anything. regimes. expansion of markets, employ- addressed by Modi at the the arm of the country, but There is no doubt the naval exercises and intelli- However, the Congress and Modi has enhanced the ment generation and so on. behest of the Texas India also enhances its importance. lion mark today. Trade and widening gap between US gence sharing will also boost Left leaders and communal image of India in the eyes of Hence, Modi’s tour of the Forum also demonstrates this The tour will lend renewed commerce experts expect this and China will help India our defence capability. forces are not able to digest the the world and the country’s USA or Trump’s tour of India fact. Modi’s tour of the USA support to India and the to increase, leading to stronger commercially. Getting Pakistan declared as current developments. enhancement of image is inde- has attracted immense enthu- boosted confidence of prominent role it plays on the economic ties between the Huge consumer market in a terrorist nation and Islamic Forgetting the principle of scribable. siasm from various sections of American-Indians, who con- global fora. two nations. India stands to India is useful to American countries staying aloof from supporting the government on Chemistry between Modi society. stitute at least 1 per cent of the A crucial sign indicating benefit from a trade agree- tech firms. Pakistan, alienation of Pakistan foreign policy matters in spite and Trump is now well- The rousing reception US population. boost to bilateral trade ties ment between the two coun- The country is preparing to globally demonstrate the of political differences, they known to people of both the extended to Modi on his visit No doubt the American- between India and the US is tries, including allowing tariff face the challenge being posed power Modi wields globally. have been staging protests. For countries. It’s attributed to to Madison Square in New Indians leave no stone the latter setting aside China reduction and Indian corpo- by 5G technology. It proves that the support the country to raise its head ideological similarities York in 2014 and Howdy- unturned to improve Indo-US as its trade partner and lean- rate and professionals entering Trump is aware of the fact the country enjoys from the with confidence, cheap polit- between the two leaders who Modi meeting held in Texas in relations. This is also visible in ing towards India. Bilateral the US market. that India is one of the biggest USA. That’s why Modi went ical gimmicks should be put the people of their respec- 2019 endorses this fact. several American-Indians trade has reached US $160 bil- Trade between the two importers of defence equip- on record that both the coun- ignored. Rowdy-sheeter stabbed to Garam masala prices Irrigation Dept to ‘record' its assets PNS n HYDERABAD coordinate with the Revenue death Department to acquire tech- Irrigation Department has nical aspects like extent of PNS n VEMULAVADA decided to list the lands and land acquired under various too hot to handle other assets belonging to it by survey numbers to execute A notorious rowdy-sheeter March 2, get a website projects like Nagarjunasagar, was stabbed to death in designed and post the details Sriram Sagar and Jurala irri- broad daylight in the pilgrim PNS n HYDERABAD on the portal by March 15. gation project. town on Wednesday. The decision was necessi- Under many irrigation pro- The victim was identi- Spices are the key ingredients tated as title of the lands jects, the land acquired has fied as Shiva. The incident to any cuisine – vegetarian or acquired for various irrigation not been mutated in the name happened when he was on non-vegetarian. But the prices projects has not been trans- of Irrigation Department. his way along the Talkies of garam masala, the tradition- ferred to the department. Moreover, there are boundary Road. al spice mix, have gone up dur- Therefore, there is confusion related problems often crop- According to the police, ing the past three months of the extent of its holdings ping up. Therefore, to have a two persons, including a leaving a hole in the common since the department has clear picture of the extent of former municipal councilor man’s pockets. acquired lakhs of acres from the land held by the Irrigation Venkatesam, stopped Shiva The prices of elachi (car- farmers for various irriga- Department, the department while he was proceeding on damom) have gone up because tion projects. wants to record all details in his two-wheeler and stabbed of last year’s Kerala floods. There is no clear picture on There is confusion over the extent website and wants to maintain him indiscriminately and Import of some of the spices the extent of the land held by it foolproof. fled. The police, with the from other countries has also the department in various of land holdings since the Irrigation All aspects, such as anicuts, help of locals shifted Shiva come down, jacking up the places across the state. To Department has acquired lakhs gates, pump houses, tunnels, to a hospital where he died garam masala prices. reorganise activities of the substations, buildings, canals, while undergoing treatment. According to a J and K department, a review meeting of acres from farmers for various sluices and so on under vari- After the attack, Venkatesam wholesale spices trader Panna The prices of elachi have gone up because of was held in which Rajat irrigation projects in the state ous major and minor irriga- surrendered to the police. Lal, barring elachi, all other last year’s Kerala floods. Import of some of Kumar, principal secretary tion projects are going to be The police have regis- ingredients are being import- the spices from other countries has also irrigation, engineers-in-chief recorded on the website under tered a case and are investi- ed. Elachi is being imported Muralidhar, Nagendra Rao, March 2 and place the tech- with regards to extent of the categories of engineering gating. from Kerala and Karnataka. come down, jacking up garam masala prices Hari Ram, Venkateswarlu and nical aspects on the relevant land and land acquired and non-engineering. Several Cloves are imported from others participated. website. The Irrigation under various survey num- superintending engineers and South Africa and Zambia, cin- The meeting decided to Department encounters bers. chief engineers took part in namon from Vietnam while the and gingelly too. These shahzeera sells at Rs 600 a kg prepare a list of assets by many technical problems The officials decided to the meeting. shahzeera is imported from spices are imported from as against Rs 400 a kg. Afghanistan. Hyderabad city is Gujarat, Maharashtra and Cinnamon sells at Rs 500 a kg, the biggest consumer market Karnataka. The first quality registering an increase of Rs of the garam masala products. elachi sells at Rs 4,000 a kg as 300 per kg. Similarly, prices of HC: Has state Can't let The wholesale traders at against the earlier Rs 2,800- other key spices used in garam Revanth hits back on Begum Bazaar say that 3,000 a kg. Cloves sell at Rs masala have increased mani- govt colluded... another 1984 Hyderabad, compared to other 800-1,000 a kg as against Rs fold, burdening the common cities, uses more zeera, men- 500-600 a kg earlier, while man. Continued from Page 1 land scam charges happen... Two killed in The Court also directed the Continued from Page 1 state government to inform its Continued from Page 1 hand-in-glove with the BJP. road accident 3 arrested for policy for dealing with iron KCR, but not BJP-ruled The court was referring to Series of blasts in hand against the persons who The government had been CMs were invited to dinner anti-Sikh riots that killed PNS n KHAMMAM sexual assault... illegally raise religious struc- resorting to cheap gimmicks hosted in Rashtrapati Bhavan over 3,000 people in Delhi Continued from Page 1 tures on public lands. to force him to cancel his in honour of visiting US alone. There can be no delay Two persons died and six Gulf Oil scare... Referring to the GO MS Patnam Gosa programme, he President Donald Trump in registering FIRs over others were injured in a road Continued from Page 1 pen before taking any action," After the tiff, Amer paid No. 262 issued on March 31, claimed. He vowed to make because of this "secret under- alleged hate speeches, a furi- accident in Khammam on said Ramesh, a private compa- the singers, the amount that 2010 that stated that about public 'irregularities' of IT standing between the TRS ous Delhi High Court told Wednesday. The victims were Prior to that, explosions ny employee whose family was due to them," said Ashok 6,707 religious structures were Minister K T Ramarao and and the BJP". Delhi Police this afternoon, identified as Komma were reported at this factory, has been residing in Chakrawarthy, ACP, existing in the entire undivid- Rameshwara Rao after the KCR built Pragati Bhavan in chastising the cops for being Seshamma and Komma formerly known as 'IDL' Kukatpally for the past three Rajendranagar. ed Andhra Pradesh state, Lok Sabha session is over. 10 acres, the Chief Minister's slow to react in such cases. Lakshmi. (Indian Detonators Limited), decades. The licence of the However, soon afterwards, including 2,224 structures Undertaking a tour of official residence, within six The court's comment came According to the police, in 2003 (11 persons died) and firm manufacturing detona- some of the drunken guests existing on objectionable pub- Uppal constituency as part of months of coming to power. after a tension-filled hearing the incident occurred when 2013 (two lost lives). tors was cancelled in 2001 on asked the singers to "dance lic places, the HC found fault his Pattana Gosa on Yet, there was no trace of in which videos of hate a speeding lorry hit the These blasts have unnerved technical grounds. "However, and strip". When the women with the government for its Wednesday, he said the cases 2BHKs for the homeless poor speeches by four BJP leaders four-wheeler they were trav- residents. Many of them still the company authorities refused, they allegedly misbe- failure to implement the GO. filed by the government would even six years after TRS came - Kapil Mishra, Anurag elling in at Nelakondapalli remember how in 2015 they sought permission again. haved with them and assault- It asked the state govern- bring him honour, instead of to power. Thakur, Abhay Verma and in the wee hours of had swarmed the corporation There have been many inci- ed the women. Police said that ment as to how it was going causing any harm to him. Revanth said that several Parvesh Verma - were played Wednesday. campus demanding that the dents that have occurred on two other women who had to protect its land from the They would give legitimacy to women had shared with him in open court. Khammam Rural ACP S manufacturing unit be shifted the premises. It would be accompanied the singers were encroachers. The HC later his fight against KCR, he their agony in being unable to The videos were played out Venkat Reddy, Kusumanchi away from Kukatpally. advisable to shift it far away also assaulted and harassed by directed the principal secre- claimed. pay rent and about unful- as the court heard an urgent CI, Murali and SI, N "This (present blast and the from the residential area," said the tipsy guests. The tary to municipal administra- The TRS government had filled dream of owning a plea for the filing of FIRs Gautham rushed to the spot resultant panic in the area) has a source in the Fire Rajendranagar Police have tion to file a report informing diverted Rs 3,000 crore central house. During the past six against those who incited and shifted the injured to happened before and there Department. registered a case under sec- the court about the policy of funds granted under the years, the TRS government and participated in violence District General Hospital was much drama and heat In 2015, then TS Home tions pertaining to outraging the government on the issue. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana built only 3,822 houses. that hit parts of the national in Khammam. around the issue back then. Minister N. Narasimha Reddy the modesty of a woman The PIL plea was filed by to Mission Bhagiradha, he However, 2BHK homes for the capital for a fourth straight The locals of this place are not said that Gulf Oil had agreed under the Indian Penal Code the Human Rights and said. He also alleged that poor still remained a distant day today, leaving 23 dead safe as it was a disaster wait- to pay Rs.15 lakh compensa- (IPC). Officials said that Consumer Protection Cell Union Minister of State for dream. He threatened to take and nearly 200 injured. The HYDERABAD ing to happen with the con- tion to the families of the based on the investigation, represented by its chairman Home G Kishan Reddy did up the issue in the Lok Sabha court directed Mr Mehta to cerned authorities waiting for deceased victims and bear the further sections of the IPC and managing trustee Thakur not highlight the 'diversion' of and organize protests in front convey its strong displeasure BULLION RATES something large-scale to hap- hospital expenses. could be added. Rajkumar Singh. the funds because TRS was of Collectorates. to the Police Commissioner. GOLD ` 43,050 (10 gm) ` 1480 Power demand sets new... SILVER KCR's ‘Each one, teach one’ survey hits... Continued from Page 1 against just 772 MW recorded ` 47,000 (10 gm) The high-powered motors of in February 2019. With good ` 600 Continued from Page 1 Deputy Commissioners, who were Our enumera- 'Each one, Teach one' initia- the Kaleshwaram project are water reserves in reservoirs and tors will seek tive announced by the CM. lifting water from Godavari to tanks, there is considerable Every day, each enumerator appointed as Nodal Officers, have details The survey will be conducted the barrages, resulting in signif- improvement in the ground CHICKEN was asked to cover 75 to 100 been instructed to coordinate with about from 7 am to 11 am every icant power consumption. water table across the state due RATES `/KG households and maintain a ward supervisors and ensure whether day," said GHMC mayor This can be gauged from the to which farmers are maximiz- register, collect data, and take each Bonthu Rammohan. fact that the demand for power ing use of ground water for Rabi Dressed/With Skin `104 signatures of those enumerat- collection and computerisation of mem- However, surveyors are fac- in the erstwhile Karimangar crops, which in turn has led to Without Skin `119 ed. There are over 28 lakh the data while considering one bers in a ing tough time from people district has surged to 1,742 MW steep increase in power demand. Broiler at Farm `72 families in the city and the ward as a unit house- during enumeration. survey to enumerate the liter- hold is People are confronting with acy rate will commence from literate or enumerators when they ask EGG the local corporator's houses. not.details about their family `/ To crosscheck the data, a supervisors and ensure collec- vey. Enumerators members and when they ask RATES 100 countersign for verification is tion and computerisation of "Some vested will not seek any to sign on the survey paper. HYDERABAD 313 being sought. the data while considering interests are trying to other details from This is often leading to heat- VIJAYAWADA 330 Deputy Commissioners, one ward as a unit. create panic among people by the people. This is to assess ed arguments and enumera- who were appointed as Nodal GHMC mayor Bonthu spreading rumours that liter- the literacy rate in GHMC tors are refusing to do survey VISAKHAPATNAM 375 Officers, have been instruct- Rammohan appealed people acy survey is being done for limits and help illiterates to fearing attack on them if they RETAIL PRICE `3.13 ed to coordinate with ward to cooperate with literacy sur- NPR, NRC. This is ridiculous. become literates through insist on survey further. (IN HYDERABAD)

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RIME MANUU, UoH student’ unions CORNER Madhapur ‘high' in drunk Child abuse protest against violence in Delhi lands couple PNS n HYDERABAD behind bars driving across Cyberabad Students of Maulana Azad he Kachiguda Police National Urdu University and Tinvestigating the case of a University of Hyderabad minor girl being allegedly l Cops book 4,145 cases against drunk drivers in 2020 staged a protest in MANUU assaulted by a couple has campus on Wednesday, con- arrested them on Wednesday, PNS n HYDERABAD demning the violence in Delhi after ruling out the claims and VIOLATORS IN 2020 that has claimed the lives of allegations that she was sexually As many as 4,145 cases have Below 18 years 6 more than 20 persons. abused. The accused were been booked for drunken dri- The main gate of the identified as Mahipal Singh and ving by the Cyberabad Police 18 to 20 years 99 MANUU campus remained his wife Asha Kaur, who were so far this year, out of which closed on Wednesday. arrested for allegedly illegally half of the offenders were in 21 to 30 years 2,053 More than 250 students confining and physically abusing their mid-20s, as per the lat- boycotted classes and partici- Students boycott classes and stage protest at Maulana Azad National Urdu a 7-year-old girl at their house in est report furnished by Traffic 31 to 40 years 1,364 pated in the protest organised University in Hyderabad on Wednesday Kachiguda.The victim was left police. by the MANUU Students when she was 3-year-old, by her The highest blood alcohol 41to 50 years 4,87 Union against the violence Over 250 students boycotted the classes and mother who eloped with her content level was recorded in 51 to 60 years 122 and in support with anti-CAA paramour and was living with the Madhapur, Alwal, Kukatpally protestors. Internal exams were participated in the protest organised by the couple. A child right's group from and Shamshabad area, which 61 to 70 years 14 also postponed as the stu- students union against the violence in Delhi the city, Balala Hakkula Sangam was 550 mg/100ml which is dents were away. has brought the matter to the extremely dangerous. Total 4,145 The students union con- police's attention following which Out of the whole lot, 662 demned the alleged inaction of cops silently watched when the and said that the students will ACP Kachiguda, Sudhakar were sentenced to undergo the Delhi police since Monday peaceful protesters, who were stand together with the dis- reached their residence and imprisonment by the court Shamshabad area, 312 in IT employees," said the police. motorists to follow traffic night. The students alleged protesting against CAA, were senting protesters of the coun- rescued the child on Monday. when the cases were sent for Alwal, 288 persons in Bala- All the violators were asked rules for their own safety and that the police officials were attacked. The reason for this try in the struggle against the Sources said that the child was trial. The police also revoked nagar, 285 in Rajendranagar, to attend counselling along that of other road users. encouraging attackers to have violence is Kapil Mishra's hate fascist government and their made to do household chores 790 driving licences in the 235 persons in Shadnagar and with their family members at The police also requested a free run. It is also learnt that speech. He should be booked divisive policies. They said and was reportedly branded with month of January. 190 in Jeedimetla area. the Traffic Training Institute parents not to encourage their several videos went viral on for causing the violence. that over 250 persons includ- a hot iron when she did not work Among the police stations "We caught 2,915 motorists in Madhapur and were later children to drive vehicles if social media platforms where Action should be taken against ing police were injured, the properly. The victim was in the Cyberabad Commissio- in all for drunken driving, of sent to the court for final dis- they did not have a valid dri- the police are seen standing police too." mob attacked even journalists rescued by a police team on nerate, the highest of head- which 223 are three-wheeler posal of the cases against ving licence or without neces- around as protesters pelt The Students Union has covering the riots and many Monday along with officials of count was 981, caught by the drivers, 973 four-wheeler dri- them. sary protective gear like hel- stones. also demanded action against people sustained gunshot the Women and Child Welfare Madhapur police, followed by vers and 34 heavy vehicles dri- They will face a penalty, mets. An increasing number Manuu Students Union the BJP leader Kapil Misha for injuries. Department. A case under 683 were caught by Kukatpally vers. Of these, 99 were stu- imprisonment and communi- of accidents caused by drunk- president Umar Farooq Quadri his speeches, which allegedly Violence was witnessed in Section 307, 325,342,374 of police, 428 were caught by dents, 439 drivers, 399 private ty service as per their viola- en driving notwithstanding, said that they condemn the led to violence in Delhi. many parts of Delhi between Indian Penal Code and 75 of Miyapur police, 402 by employees, 354 labourers, 334 tion. The Cyberabad traffic drivers appear to have learnt Delhi police. "The Delhi Police The UoH Students Union the anti-CAA protestors and Juvenile Justice Act was Gachibowli police, 341 in businessmen and 157 of them police appealed to the no lessons. is biased in its action as the also condemned the violence the right wing. registered against them. NHRC to hold RUCKUS AT AREA HOSPITAL Forest official Cricket betting racket attempts suicide public hearing Cop caught kicking grieving father at PCCF office busted, two arrested on March 26th PNS n HYDERABAD forest official working in PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD KTR @KTRTRS AVikarabad district attempted Tense situation prevailed at suicide at the Principal Chief Will take it to Officials of the North Zone A public hearing by National Area Hospital in Patancheru the notice& Conservator of Forests office at Team of the Commissioner's Human Rights Commission on Wednesday when parents Saifabad allegedly due to Task Force busted a cricket on the grievances of Schedu- of an Intermediate first year request harassment of a senior official. betting racket and apprehend- led Castes and Scheduled student of Narayana College Home He is undergoing treatment at a ed two betting organisers on Tribes will be held at Hyde- staged a protest against the Minister corporate hospital at Lakdikapul. Wednesday. rabad on March 26, 2020. suspicious death of their On Wednesday morning, Mahmood The arrested persons were Those persons, belonging daughter, even as the police Ali Saab and Mohiuddin came to the PCCF identified as Sandeep Goel, 40 to SCs and STs, downtrodden tried to forcibly take away the office at Saifabad and took out a and Sohail Khan, 40. A native and people of under privi- body. @TelanganaDGP Garu to bottle of pesticide he was of Haryana, Goel was in the leged community, who have While doing so, the police review the insensitive carrying and consumed it. steel trading business and was a complaint of atrocity com- kicked the victim's father, Upon spotting him, the staff handling by these residing at Karkhana. Khan, a mitted by a public servant or identified as Chandrasekhar. policemen Showing immediately shifted him to a resident of Begumpet, owns a of negligence by a public ser- The video of the incident has private hospital. Family members empathy in times of grief of Mohiuddin told police that travel agency. vant in prevention of atroc- gone viral on social media. A few months ago, Goel had ity, can send their complaints The 16-year-old girl, an such as this is the basic local officials in Vikarabad were courtesy that is expected of harassing him and delaying come into contact with the to the commission by post to Intermediate first year student payment of bills pertaining to main organiser of a cricket GPO Complex in Registrar at Narayana Junior College in Police official kicks the father of the deceased student while protesting with the Govt officials certain works undertaken by him. betting racket, Amith Niranjan National Human Rights Patancheru, had committed student’s body at Area Hospital in Patancheru on Wednesday. The family members lodged a Doshi, a resident of Secund- bets on matches and make Commission Manav Adhikar suicide by hanging herself in complaint with the Saifabad erabad and his associate, money," Hyderabad DCP P Bhawan Block in New Delhi her college bathroom on freezer towards the gate. At Child rights activists have Sangareddy in-charge police station who are Sohail Khan. Radhakishan Rao said. or email at [email protected] Tuesday. the gate, the girl's father fell demanded stringent action Chandana Deepthi said that investigating the case. “They hatched a plan to The accused along with The complaints should Following the incident, the on the feet of the policemen against the college manage- disciplinary action would be organise cricket betting and seized material were handed reach the Commission latest girl's parents and relatives and pleaded with them to ment and the police for their initiated against the cop. share the profits. Doshi then over to SHO Mahankali Police by 13th March, 2020. were protesting outside the stop. However, a policeman highhanded behavior. The Meanwhile, IT Minister KT provided the username and Station for further investiga- It will also be open to the college campus with their was seeing kicking the man, widely shared video also drew Rama Rao tweeted "Will take Minor boy injured the password of a cricket bet- tion. The police confiscated Rs complainants to submit his daughter's body in a freezer abusing and dragging him. sharp criticism from various it to the notice& request in road accident ting app to Goel and Khan. 3,50,000 cash and three cell complaint through the near- box. Her parents demanded The parents were protesting netizens who condemned the Home Minister Mahmood The duo used the app to place phones from their possession. est common service centre. an answer from the college when the police tried to shift incident. Ali Saab and @TelanganaDGP six-year-old boy was injured authorities on what could the body to Patancheru The police constable who Garu to review the insensitive Aafter being hit by a motorist, have led their daughter to take Government hospital for kicked the father of the handling by these policemen who was caught by the area the extreme step. post-mortem. The policemen deceased student was attached Showing empathy in times of locals and was handed over to ADDED ATTRACTION The video showed four claimed that they tried to the AR headquarters in grief such as this is the basic Amberpet police on Tuesday. policemen wheeling away the shift the body to keep the sit- Sangareddy following the courtesy that is expected of The injury severely bruised the body of the student still in the uation from escalating. incident. Govt officials." face of Md. Ameen, 6, son of Imam Sahab. Doctors at a private hospital, who adminis- tered 10 stitches, had UoH invites recommended plastic surgery to 32 tolas of gold, one kg silver fix the wounds, sources said. "The accused, identified as applications Mohammad, drove his bike in a rash and negligent manner and ornaments stolen from house for ‘startup hit the kid playing on the PNS n HYDERABAD returned home on Wednesday gold ornaments from the cup- roadside, causing him severe morning only to find that the board. Officials suspect that launcher’ injuries, we have booked the Burglars broke into a house in lock of their house was broke the burglars kept an eye on the PNS n HYDERABAD man under section 337 (Causing Nallakunta and decamped open and valuables including house occupant's movements hurt by act endangering life or with gold and silver orna- jewellery were burgled. and struck when they left. The Technology Incubators personal safety of others) of the ments on Wednesday. Police The miscreants stole gold Based on a complaint, the in University of Hyderabad in IPC and started an investigation" said that the house owners ornaments weighing 32 tolas police registered a case and association with The Entre- said the police. The bike involved were away on a vacation when and one kilogram of silver began an investigation. preneur Zone (TEZ - a Star- in the crime, bearing the number the incident occurred. among other valuables. Forensic experts including tup Accelerator) has invited TS 08 FU 8650, has pending According to the police, the Police said that the burglars clues team and a dog squad applications for its Startup challans amounting Rs 4,280 Works on the 764-metre-long cable bridge, country’s longest in its category, progressing at brisk pace at Durgam Cheruvu, on house occupants had gone on broke the lock of the house to visited the place of offence and Launcher Programme (SLP) dating since September 2018. Wednesday. Photo by SV Chary a family vacation and had gain entry and decamped with collected fingerprints. 2020. The weekend programme, which runs over three mo- nths, is designed as a combi- nation of mentorship ses- Hyderabad a step closer to eradicate tuberculosis by 2025 sions and case to case consul- tancy/incubation/support services to help the entrepre- PNS n HYDERABAD ignated microscopic centres, 7 med- neurs to launch and scaleup. ical colleges, 1 district hospital, 3 12,975 TB cases registered in Hyderabad The SLP covers the idea In order to eliminate tuberculosis area hospitals and 90 UPHCs in Sl No Name of TB Unit Private Public Governor: IRCS striving to build TB-free society assessment & market valida- (TB) in the state by 2025, the state Hyderabad district are serving for tion, customer discovery, government is adopting various TB diagnosis, initiation of treatment 1 Banjara Hills 736 308 HYDERABAD: Indian Red Cross business modelling, prototyp- screening and awareness activities in and for monitoring adverse drug 2 Barkas 140 350 Society with over 1.80 lakh members ing & MVP, technology inte- will take an active role to build a high risk areas including slums, reactions of both drug sensitive and 3 Cantonment 159 290 gration, regulatory compli- night shelters, prisons and is con- resistance TB on the public half and tuberculosis (TB) free society and ances, go-to-market strategy, templating to extend financial help apart from notification of TB 4 Charminar 134 283 reach out to last person affected by finance and funding, business to the TB patients on the same lines patients from private sector. 5 Dabeerpura 146 445 the disease, said Telangana Governor plan and pitch deck, commu- of KCR kits. Government general chest hospi- Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan on nication and networking, etc. Tuberculosis is an airborne infec- tal which not only diagnosis but also 6 Doodhbowli 89 229 Wednesday. The Governor who is also Eminent entrepreneurs, tion which is caused by mycobac- treats the TB patients for initiation 7 Fever Hospital 226 213 IRCS president has reviewed the investors, industrialists will terium tuberculosis, which spreads of treatment of both drug sensitive prevalence of TB in the state and mentor the aspiring entrepre- 8 Golconda 89 439 Hyderabad city in particular with through the air from one person to and drug resistance cases, ADRs 9 Hyderabad DTC 845 948 neurs through experiential another through droplets on cough- from Hyderabad district, other dis- senior doctors at Raj Bhavan. Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan along with medical officers learning. ing with risk of single patient infect- tricts and other states, day in and out 10 Jangammet 57 369 Speaking on the occasion, the from GHMC and doctors at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday With no age limit, any gr- Governor said it is quite sad to note ing nearly 15 people. being Nodal DR TB centre for ini- 11 King Koti 677 349 aduate aspiring to start or sc- Community engagement pro- tiating and follow up of drug resis- TB continued to remain a killer In order to eliminate TB completely in help of community engagement. The ale-up, or students, researc- gramme under the guidance of tance TB cases. 12 Lalapet 721 363 disease in the society when we boast a couple of years in the state, the district TB control officer Dr Chala hers, innovators, SMEs, pro- Telangana Commissionerate of In 2018, 9,109 cases were notified, 13 Mahaveer 224 382 of advancement in several areas. It is Governor also directed the DM&HO to Devi said the Hyderabad hospitals are fessionals, techies, etc, can important to get rid of this malice conduct TB screening and awareness providing TB treatment to Health and Family Welfare with a of them 6,527 were in public sector 14 Malakpet 158 364 apply for the programme. motto to bring down the social stig- and 2,582 cases in private sector. within stipulated time and directed the campaign on March 24 - World TB neighbouring districts, states, and Selection will be on the basis ma and increasing awareness in the In 2019, of the total 16,594 TB 15 Musheerabad 83 382 district medical officer Dr J Venkat, Dr Day at all slums, night shelters and other countries like USA, Saudi of the startup idea presented. communities through the TB cham- cases notified, 3,575 were trans- 16 Nampally 159 351 Sudhir Prasad, General Secretary, TB other places in twin cities. The Arabia, Srilanka and other countries. The last date for applying association to formulate a strategic Governor said that she has extensively Secretary to Governor Surendra pions, religious heads, local leaders, ferred to other districts as per 17 Osmania 78 459 is March 15 and programme Asha workers and other communi- patient residence address and 1,036 action plan to ensure that every TB done research on three diseases - TB, Mohan, WHO- TB consultant Dr commences on April 25. ty leaders are in contact with the cases were transferred to other 18 Secunderabad 641 376 patient has access to quality Dengue and Cancer and said these Sneha Shukla and several medical Interested can apply online society every day. states of India for treatment 19 Sriram Nagar 176 511 diagnosis, treatment and support. killer diseases are preventable with the officers from GHMC were present. through the website As many as 19 TB units, 83 des- Initiation. www.tez.co.in HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2020 hyderabad 04 ‘Serve notices if officials abstain from work' ‘TS implementing unique schemes for poor' PNS n BHUPALPALLY Krishan Colony. He appealed PV KONDAL RAO to them to participate in the n WARANGAL Minister for Panchayat Raj and programme and help officials Rural Development Errabelli make the town a model in the Municipal Administration Harish Rao talks tough on littering Dayakar Rao on Wednesday State. Collector Abdul Azeem and Urban Development directed the district Collector to asked the municipal authorities Minister KT Rama Rao’s PNS n SIDDIPET serve notices on the councillors to take steps for construction of unscheduled visit to Jangaon and officials who skip from the the faecal Sludge Treatment on Wednesday came in as a As part of Pattana Pragathi Pattana Pragathi programme. Plant (FSTP) in the town. surprise to the officials of dis- programme, Finance Minister T The Minister, as part of Local MLA Gandra trict administration. Harish Rao on Wednesday Pattana Pragathi programme, Venkataramana Reddy and Panchayat Raj and Rural toured Ward No 20 and 30 in visited Bhupalpally town and others also attended the meet- Development Minister the city and expressed his indig- interacted with the residents of ing. Errabelli Dayakar Rao accom- nation at people for not segre- panied the TRS working pres- gating wet and dry waste. ident. He even vented his ire at offi- “The state was formed for cials for not keeping wards ease of administration and its clean. The Finance Minister ten districts were split into 33 inspected lanes and by-lanes in for easy governance. The erst- Ward No 30 and came across while Warangal district will IT Minister KT Rama Rao addresses the gathering in Jangaon on Wednesday public disposal of waste in forge ahead in industrialisa- adjoining sites. Responding to Finance Minister T Harish Rao and others inspecting the drinage system in tion aspect in the coming a complaint by the locals, Harish Siddipet on Wednesday days. Several firms are keen to The govt is lending a supportive role asked officials to give under- invest in the district,” the to the poor with a planned approach. ground drainage connection people why they were disposing the lines of Komati Cheruvu, the Minister said. within 10 days to stem diseases garbage in the open in spite of Minister said. He called upon Stating that the people of Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi like dengue and malaria. the special grade municipality’s the people to plant saplings to Jangaon never expected that Mubarak schemes have instilled Harish Rao suggested laying three-wheeler collecting the mark births and deaths in the they would get a district sta- of roads in the ward after giv- waste daily at their doorstep. family. He said that he would tus, the Minister said 12,751 confidence among girls and women ing underground drainage con- Disposal of garbage in the speak to Chief Minister K gram panchayats in the state in the State, said KTR nection to all houses. He threat- open would cause diseases like Chandrasekhar Rao to extend would also get a unique ened to impose a fine of Rs 500 dengue and malaria and so on, the deadline to apply for regu- stature with development as on those who discard garbage in Harish Rao said, appealing to larisation of occupation of TS, Dutch team discuss the sole motto. limits has not reached accord- the youth to take necessary the open. The Minister put the the people to stop using plastic unclaimed land in the city. “The state government is ing to the expectations. To initiatives to ensure develop- total generation of garbage in bags as they harm the environ- SUDA chairman Ravinder lending a supportive role to increase green cover in the ment of the wards. the country at 20,000 tonnes per ment. He said that the civic Reddy, municipal commission- use of tech in farming the poor with a planned state, the government is pro- District Collector Nikhila day. body would soon supply jute er Srinivasa Reddy, divisional approach. Kalyana Lakshmi moting to set up nursery in and local MLA Muthireddi Harish Rao asked the people bags to all 39,000-odd homes in engineer Lakshman, public and Shaadi Mubarak schemes, each and every village and in Yadagiri Reddy, Municipal to segregate wet waste in green the city. health executive engineer Veera PNS n HYDERABAD lence at Mulug and Jeedimetla all of which are brainchild of towns and municipal areas,” chairperson Pokala Uma were basket and dry waste in the blue The Yerra Cheruvu (Tank) in Pratap and others took part in to make them earn profits, Chief Minister K KTR said. also present. one. He wanted to know from the city would be developed on the programme. A nine-member Dutch delega- technical support to set up vil- Chandrashekhar Rao, have Meanwhile, the Councilors tion led by EA Van Dijl of the lage level units to process instilled confidence among and municipal chairpersons Netherlands Embassy in India fruits and spices, support to girls and women in the State. were advised to take necessary and Trade Commissioner Ram export mangoes, chillies, Through the schemes, the steps to protect 85 per cent of Sarangapur gets Urban Forest Park Babu on Wednesday called on turmeric, potatoes and other state government is providing the saplings planted as part of Telangana Agriculture vegetables to Netherlands more than Rs 1 lakh as finan- Haritha Haram. During his NIZAMABAD: Endowments Minister Allola Indrakaran Reddy on Wednesday Production Commissioner through FPO. cial aid as marriage gift,” he whirlwind trip, the Minister inaugurated the Urban Forest Park at Sarangapur on the outskirts of the city along and discussed on use of Similarly, the meeting dis- said. examined sanitation and with Transport Minister V Prashant Reddy. Dwelling at length on the importance of Dutch technology to increase cussed strategies to maintain The Minister visited even green drive in Jangaon and Haritha Haram programme, Indrakaran Reddy noted that the government identified horticultural crops produc- green houses in summer, the lanes and by-lanes and expressed serious disappoint- the forest blocks close to urban areas and developing them into urban park to tion in the state. achieve comprehensive crop internal colonies and interact- ment. He said that the prevent cities from becoming concrete jungles. The measure would ensure The discussions also veered management and to improve ed with people. He assured authorities would take neces- ecological balance besides increasing the level of oxygen in the air. Of the proposed around low-cost technology quality of water. Horticulture them that the administration sary steps to collect wet and 94 urban parks across the state to come up at a cost of Rs 500 crore, 32 are ready. suitable to Telangana, cultiva- director L Venkatram Reddy, was keen on resolving the dry waste in the baskets and The Sarangapur Urban Park has been set up to improve living standards of the tion of Dutch variety of flow- horticulture university regis- problems faced by the people. that the municipality would people of Nizamabad city. The urban forest park has been set up in 105 hectares at a ers, vegetables and potatoes trar A Bhagawan and other “The government has taken provide such baskets to the cost of Rs 3.37 crore. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests R Sobha, MLC Akula Minister A Indrakaran Reddy and others pose for a picture under green house conditions, officials took part in the dis- up ‘Pattana Pragathi’ as the citizens. Lalita, MLA Bigala Ganesh Gupta, Collector Narayana Reddy, Mayor D Neetu Sekhar after launching the Urban Park at Sarangapur support to centres of excel- cussions. development in municipality Later, the Minister advised and others were present on the occasion.

Canal breach COURTESY CALL Laxman blames Oppn for violence in Delhi floods 50 PNS n HYDERABAD Amit Shah has initiated steps to curb houses BJP State president Dr K PNS n KARIMNAGAR Laxman on Wednesday the unruly mobs and blamed some political parties the situation is now under the An irrigation canal devel- and "so called secularists and control of the administration oped breach on intellectuals" for the arson in Wednesday flooding at Delhi. It may be recalled that DR K LAXMAN least 50 houses in over 25 people have died and BJP state unit president Mannempalli village of at least 200 were injured in Timmapur mandal of the clashes over the contentious of the riots when the two major district. Essential com- citizenship law since Sunday. democratic powers of the modities and other goods Addressing the media, worlds were sitting at a negoti- were completely drenched. Laxman said, "Unable to digest BJP state unit chief K Laxman addressing the gathering in the city on Wednesday ation table for the benefit of the The irrigation canal devel- the close relationship of Prime nation, gives rise to many oped breach three days Minister Narendra Modi with Delhi carried pistols with them. AIMIM leaders are resorting to doubts. ago. The breach, which US President Donald Trump, "Union Home Minister Amit 'hate speeches'. "I also want to "This clearly shows that those was plugged temporarily some political parties and "so Shah has initiated steps to curb know why the State government who are behind the violence developed breach again called secularists and intellec- the unruly mobs and the situ- is not controlling the Majlis and don't want India to develop, but on Wednesday at the same tuals" are resorting to vio- ation is now under the control its leaders who are spewing the people of the nation under- place. The villagers lence. The arson in New Delhi of the administration," Laxman venom against the government stand the nefarious activities of appealed the officials to is nothing but their handiwork, said. Taking potshots at Chief at the Centre and instrumental the Congress and Communists undertake repair works to tarnish Prime Minister Minister K Chandrashekhar in instigating the violence," he who planned the riots with the on a permanent basis. Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao with Union Minister for Environment Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi on Wednesday. Narendra Modi's image." He Rao, Laxman questioned the added. Condemning the vio- help of communal forces," the The Chief Minister thanked Javadekar for ensuring speedy clearances for the projects in the state wondered how the mob in latter's silence though the lence, Laxman said the timing BJP president said. Aditya Mittal visits VPT HOUSE SITES FOR POOR BY UGADI How deadly is new PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM ernisation and mechanisation, 4 lakh acres for Vijayawada beneficiaries covered storage facilities, solar Billionaire Aditya Mittal, power, STP water treatment for PNS n VIJAYAWADA give a single yard to any poor. coronavirus? It's still Chairman of Arselars Nivas industrial purpose, investment Srinivas said by Ugadi festival, 25 Mittal Steels (ANMS) , along potential and zone of opportu- Endowments Minister lakh beneficiaries would get with his team visited nities in exploring imports and Velampalli Srinivas on house sites across the state. Visakhapatnam Port Trust on export improvements in Wednesday said that by Ugadi, Brahmin Corporation too early to tell Wednesday. Deputy Chairman, Visakhapatnam Port. all the economically backward chairman and MLA Malladi Visakhapatnam Port Trust PL He also explained the team homeless in the state will get Vishnu reminded that former WASHINGTON Haranadh gave a warm wel- about the latest developments house sites. Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara In the central come to Mittal and his team. like simulation study to handle Speaking at a review meeting Reddy had given 17,000 hous- Scientists can't tell yet how China city of The team was taken for a lunch Cape, Super Cape vessels into on the house sites for the poor es to the poor in Vijayawada deadly the new virus that's Wuhan, where the cruise during which the deputy the inner harbour and also with officials concerned, Minister Velampalli Srinivas, MLA Malladi Vishnu and Collector Md Imtiaz at Jakkampudi and added the spreading around the globe chairman explained the Port newly developed container Srinivas said that the authorities address the media on the housing beneficiaries. Chief Minister YS really is and deepening the new coronavirus operations, facilities and infra- scanner equipment in VPT. have identified about 2.7 lakh Jaganmohan Reddy will be mystery, the fatality rate differs first exploded, 2 structure available in VPT. Mittal and his team thanked beneficiaries in the district and get one cent each in Amaravati. the Opposition leader was trying giving 80,000. even within China. As infec- He later gave him a the port officials for giving them about 80,000 in Vijayawada city. He found fault with TDP to gain political mileage with He added "If TDP leaders tions of the virus that causes per cent to 4 per PowerPoint presentation in the the updated technology and The minister said that four supremo N Chandrababu Naidu such propaganda. He alleged that criticise the scheme, we will COVID-19 surge in other cent of patients boardroom on the infrastruc- state of ark facilities developed lakh acres of land has been iden- for saying that lands belonging TDP leaders extorted money teach them a lesson. The TDP countries, even a low fatality have died, ture facilities available, capaci- in VPT and the up keep of poor tified in the district and the ben- to SCs were being acquired for from the poor in the name of free has played with the lives of the rate can add up to lots of vic- ties in handling of cargo, mod- environment clean and tidy. eficiaries in Vijayawada would the project. Srinivas alleged that houses at Jakkampudi but did not poor just to grab votes." tims, and understanding why according to one place fares better than WHO another becomes critical to unravel. "You could have bad out- facilities. As is usual at the Alumni told to popularise NIRDPR's PG programmes comes with this initially until beginning of an outbreak, the you really get the hang of how first patients were severely ill PNS n HYDERABAD to manage" it, Dr Bruce before they sought care, The PG programmes run by the Centre for Aylward, the World Health Aylward said. The National Institute of Rural Post Graduate Studies, NIRDPR, has Organisation envoy who led a By the time people were get- Development and Panchayati produced 800 development professionals who team of scientists just back ting sick in other parts of Raj (NIRDPR) organised its from China, warned on China, authorities were better first-ever alumni meet - 'Maitri have passed out of the institute and are now Tuesday. able to spot milder cases mean- 2020' -- at its campus here. working as 'rural change makers In the central China city of ing there were more known Alumni of 17 batches from all Wuhan, where the new coron- infections for each death count- over the country came togeth- avirus first exploded, 2 per cent ed.And while there are no spe- er for the two-day event, to for Technical Education He said 'the work perfor- to 4 per cent of patients have cific treatments for COVID-19, reflect on their journey and on (AICTE)-approved two-year mance of the old students in died, according to WHO. But earlier supportive care may their role in building a shared Postgraduate Diploma in Rural various organisations will help in the rest of hard-hit China, help, too. China went from vision as rural change makers. Management recently in addi- in attracting students to join the the death rate was strikingly about 15 days between onset of The PG programmes run by Alumni of 17 batches from all over the country pose for a group picture at National Institute of Rural Development and tion to much sought after One programme and recruiters to lower, 0.7 per cent. symptoms and hospitalization the Centre for Post Graduate Panchayati Raj campus on Wednesday year PGDRDM programme. recruit from the programme at There's nothing different early in the outbreak, to about Studies, NIRDPR, has produced Addressing the Inaugural NIRDPR." He also said that the about the virus from one place three days more recently. 800 development professionals made substantial contribution in mental organisations, enterprises thereby creating Session, Dr WR Reddy, IAS, Alumni has a huge responsibil- to another. Instead, the never- Still, Aylward expressed frus- who have passed out of the insti- various thematic areas by work- Community organizations and jobs and addressing communi- Director General, NIRDPR, ity in mentoring the present before-seen strain of coron- tration at people saying: "'Oh, tute and are now working across ing in flagship programmes of international development ty issues. The Centre for Post emphasised upon the role of batch students and guide them avirus struck Wuhan fast before the mortality rate's not so bad the country as 'rural change Central and State Governments, organisations, among others. Graduate Studies has also Alumni in popularising in shaping their vision and anyone knew what the illness because there's way more mild makers.' The Alumni have CSR foundations, non-govern- Many have also started social launched an All India Council NIRDPR's PG programmes. career progression. was and overwhelmed health cases.' HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS Kin of deceased victims Nixing of resolution on Savarkar: Fadnavis slams Sena PNS n MUMBAI recall Delhi violence horror The magazine had With the Maharashtra also published PNS n NEW DELHI somewhere and hit him in Assembly Speaker on right of his stomach. He began Wednesday rejecting the BJP's objectionable A 24-year-old man stepped bleeding heavily. We rushed demand for a government content, saying out of his house and was him to a nearby hospital but resolution honouring Savarkar was Azam Khan, there for less than a minute they refused to admit him and Hindutva icon V D Savarkar, punished for rape, when a bullet hit him on referred us to GTB. But by the senior leader Devendra wife, son sent right side of his stomach and time we reached he was dead." Fadnavis launched a frontal the Leader of to judicial custody he died on the spot. Similarly She also said there is still attack on the Shiv Sena, call- Opposition in the LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party a 22-year-old went to buy tension inside the narrow ing it "laachar" (helpless) for Assembly said. MP Azam Khan, his legislator milk but never returned. streets at Babu Nagar but power. Earlier, Fadnavis The kin of the dead victims police is marching on main The BJP had demanded wife Tanzin Fatima and MLA tore a copy of the son Abdullah Azam were on shared horrific tales of the roads of Karawal Nagar. "We the resolution commemorat- Wednesday sent to judicial nightmare when violence are scared. My mother and ing the death anniversary of magazine in the custody for allegedly faking shook northeast Delhi over other sister are locked inside Savarkar on Wednesday. Lower House Abdullah's birth certificate. protests in favour of and the house." "The BJP also wanted ban rejected. He recalled how late “They have been sent to judicial against the Citizenship One man told IANS that his on Congress magazine Shiv Sena founder Bal custody till March 2," Rampur Amendment Act on Saturday. brother stepped out to buy 'Shidori' for terming Savarkar Thackeray had hit with shoes "But his son, Uddhav Superintendent of Police There was also delay in food for his children but was as a 'maafiveer' (mercy-seek- the banner (carrying image) Thackeray who is chief min- Santosh Kumar Mishra said. handing over the bodies to the hit by a bullet in his right leg. er) and not 'Swantryaveer' of Congress leader Mani ister now, is sitting next to The case relates to a forged families. Outside GTB hospi- The kin of the dead victims shared "By the time we brought him (freedom fighter)", Fadnavis Shankar Aiyar for insulting those whose mouthpiece birth certificate for Azam's son. tal morgue there was a huge to hospital, he died due to said. Savarkar. called Savarkar a rapist," Abdullah had faced allegations crowd to claim the corpses. horrific tales of the nightmare when excessive bleeding. There The magazine had also The Shiv Sena in August Fadnavis said. The Shiv Sena, that he gave a wrong date of One woman told IANS: were no shops open in published objectionable con- 2004 launched "Jode Mara" led by Uddhav Thackeray, birth when he filed his "We have been waiting since violence shook northeast Delhi over Kardampuri area that's why tent, saying Savarkar was (hit with footwear) agitation shares power in Maharashtra nomination papers for the Monday but the body has protests in favour of and against the he was going to a nearby punished for rape, the Leader to condemn Aiyar and the with the Nationalist Congress assembly elections. not been handed over yet. No colony to buy food." of Opposition in the Congress after his purported Party (NCP) and the one is telling us from the hos- CAA on Saturday He said: "I have lived here Assembly said. Earlier, act of removing the plaque Congress. Fadnavis further pital why they are delaying it for 38 years but have never Fadnavis tore a copy of the containing Savarkar's quotes said Maharashtra will not Cabinet nod to J-K and how much time it will seen such tension in my area. magazine in the Lower at the Cellular Jail in tolerate insult of Savarkar, take." Meher nursing home. When in fear." Both communities live peace- House. Andaman triggered a contro- and that the BJP will raise the order on central laws She added "My nephew we went there he was declared Another woman remem- fully. Hundreds of people "Unfortunately, I have versy. Bal Thackeray himself issue with the people. He and in Concurrent List stepped out to buy milk on dead. We came to know that bered while speaking to IANS roaming in the area with iron never seen such a 'laachar' had kick-started the agitation another senior BJP leader Monday evening around 5 he was burnt alive by the mob. that her brother had just rods, glass bottles and shoot- Shiv Sena before this," by hitting the effigy of Aiyar, Sudhir Mungantiwar also NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on p.m. but never returned. Later We live in Brijpuri but his stepped out of the house and ing in the air, hitting inno- Fadnavis told reporters out- then petroleum minister in raised the photo frame of Wednesday gave its approval we received a call that he was body was found in stood there for less than a cents. I want this madness to side the state legislature build- the UPA government at the Savarkar hailing the Hindutva for adoption of central laws in admitted at the burn ward at Mustafabad. We are still living minute. "A bullet came from end." ing, after the resolution was Centre, with footwear. leader. Concurrent List for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said. Last August, the Centre announced Kochi No. 1 trending destination globally the abrogation of Article 370 Trump hurt country's provisions for Jammu and PNS n MUMBAI Kashmir and bifurcated the Tourism sector," Kerala Minister state into two Union territories. for Tourism Kadakampally reputation: Ashok Gehlot Kochi, the port city in Kerala, has Surendran said. topped as trending destination Meanwhile, Agra in Uttar Union Cabinet PNS n JAIPUR Mahatma Gandhi's in the list of 25 tourist places of Pradesh has secured 25th posi- okays Surrogacy name was not the world, according to the 2020 tion in the 'emerging' destination Rajasthan Chief Minister mentioned in the Travellers' Choice Destination category, an indicator of up and (Regulation) Bill Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday awards. coming hotspots. comments, Narendra Modi's NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet accused US President Donald This Indian port city has Kaliningrad in Russia topped on Wednesday approved the Trump of hurting the coun- name was written. I think that earned its bucket list status, see- the global list of 25 destination Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill after try's reputation by not men- it has hurt the reputation of the ing the biggest spike in top followed by Saranda in Albania, incorporating recommendations tioning Mahatma Gandhi in country reviews, ratings and traveller Beirut in Lebanon, Luxor in of a Rajya Sabha Select the visitor's book at the — ASHOK GEHLOT interest on Tripadvisor over the Egypt, Naoussa in Greece, Sabarmati Ashram. Gehlot last year. A blending of small vil- Rugen Island in Germany, Phu Committee. "Surrogacy Rajasthan Chief Minister Regulation Bill incorporating said a person who does not lages on the southwestern coast Quoc Island in Vietnam, recommendations of RS Select have any regard for Mahatma created the current incarnation seeks inspiration from various Zakynthos in Greece, Tel Aviv in Monopoli in Italy, La Paz in Committee has been approved Gandhi, whose ideology does ing now," he said, targeting of Kochi (or Cochin), where quarters while planning their Israel and Krakow in Poland. Mexico and Cura ao in the by the Cabinet," Union Minister not match with that of Gandhi the BJP. sunset strolls, sampling fresh fish travel and the best trips often "It is a proud moment for Caribbean. Trending and Prakash Javadekar said at a was taken to the Sabarmati American people stand Gehlot said that US presi- from seaside vendors and boat turn out to be inspired and guid- Kerala Tourism that Kochi is Emerging Destination award- press conference. A Ashram in Ahmedabad. strongly with a sovereign and dent's programme remained rides through the islands just off- ed by people similar to you named the world's number one winners were determined using parliamentary panel had "Mahatma Gandhi's name wonderful India -The vision of intact despite the dharnas and shore are all part of the charm. who've been there before," Trending destination on an algorithm that measured recommended that not only was not mentioned in the the great Mahatma — This is demonstrations being held "It's fantastic to see Indian des- Tripadvisor India Country Tripadvisor. It is to the credit of year-over-year increase in pos- close relatives but any woman comments, Narendra Modi's a tremendous honour!" Trump across the country and in the tinations making their presence Manager Nikhil Ganju said. excellent tourism marketing and itive Tripadvisor traveller review who is "willing" should be name was written. I think wrote in the visitors book at national capital. felt on the world map and given Kochi was followed by Luzon in promotion strategy of the gov- ratings for accommodations, allowed to act as a surrogate. that it has hurt the reputation Rajghat. "Neither the prime minister this achievement is based on the Philippines, Porto in ernment and enterprising restaurants and attractions, and The 15 major changes of the country," the chief min- Expressing concerns over nor the home minister is feedback and growing interest Portugal, Porto Seguro in Brazil, tourism industry partners. This increase in booking interest and suggested by the 23-member ister told reporters here. the violence in Delhi, Gehlot speaking. It is very unfortunate from travellers, it becomes even Gramado in Brazil, Lombok in achievement will propel Kochi searches across destinations select committee of Rajya Trump visited the Sabarmati said it was the result of polar- that such big incidents have more noteworthy. "Everyone Indonesia, Da Nang in Vietnam, and Kerala to great heights in the worldwide. Sabha to the Surrogacy Ashram on Monday. In his isation which was done during happened, people lost lives in (Regulation) Bill, 2019, also message in the visitor's book, the Delhi Assembly elections. Delhi. Nobody knows what is included deleting the definition he wrote: "To my great friend "A campaign was run in happening in the country," of "infertility" as the inability to Prime Minister Modi - Thank Delhi elections for polarisa- he said. However, Prime CORONAVIRUS conceive after five years of you for this wonderful visit." tion. They could not succeed Minister Narendra Modi Cabinet approves National unprotected intercourse on the The next day, during his that time because the public appealed for peace and broth- NRAI tells ground that it was too long a visit to the Rajghat in Delhi, taught them a lesson but it is erhood on Wednesday in his period for a couple to wait for a the US president paid homage the result of the campaign first reaction to the incidents shooters to child. to Mahatma Gandhi. "The which the entire world is see- of violence in northeast Delhi. Technical Textiles Mission PNS n NEW DELHI train in country The Union Cabinet on TN CM: “There is Wednesday approved the PNS n NEW DELHI DMDK raises demand for National Technical Textiles no issue” with NPR Mission with an outlay of Rs India's national shooting fed- PNS n TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (TN) 1,480 crore to position India as eration on Wednesday said it a leading manufacturer of tech- will not allow its shooters to RS seat with ruling AIADMK Tamil Nadu Chief Minister nical fabrics that are mostly travel abroad for training due K Palaniswami on used in industrial applications. to the novel coronavirus threat l Matter to be decided by high command, says Palaniswami Wednesday said aspects like Finance Minister Nirmala and won't hesitate in pulling an Assembly resolution Sitharaman had in the budget out of a Tokyo Olympics Test PNS n CHENNAI The MPs who would com- against the National Register on February 1 announced a event in April if it becomes a plete their term are S of Citizens (NRC) were proposal to set up a National health risk. Indian shooters The Vijaykanth-led DMDK Muthukaruppan, AK Selvaraj, "under the consideration" of Technical Textiles Mission with are scheduled to travel to on Wednesday reminded the Vijila Sathyananth (all the government. The chief a four-year implementation Tokyo to participate in the ruling AIADMK of its demand AIADMK), expelled AIADMK minister also said the Centre period from 2020-21 to The decision was taken at a meeting Olympic Test event slated to for a Rajya Sabha seat in the MP Sasikala Pushpa who has has made optional furnishing 2023-24. take place from April 16 to 26 coming elections to the Upper since joined the BJP, DMK's of information like parents' The decision was taken at a of the Union Cabinet chaired by in the Japanese capital, which house, but the lead partner said Tiruchi Siva and TK place of birth in the National meeting of the Union Cabinet will host the main event in it has to consider aspects like Rangarajan of the CPI (M). Population Register and chaired by Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Textiles July-August this year. "We accommodating its senior On Wednesday, Premalatha therefore "there is no issue" Narendra Modi, Textiles Minister Smriti Irani told reporters here have chosen our test event leaders before arriving at a said, "we discussed (Rajya with NPR. Minister Smriti Irani told team but we are yet to decide. conclusion. Sabha) when the alliance was "All that is under the gov- reporters here. I'm not going to risk any one While DMDK Treasurer formed. Captain (Vijayakanth, ernment's consideration," Technical textiles are mate- usages. Use of technical textiles ports and airports and in of those kids. If we feel or Premalatha, wife of party chief as he is addressed by support- Palaniswami said when rial and products made primar- have benefits of increased pro- improving hygiene and health- receive any advice from the Vijayakanth, said the matter ers) and we have always fol- reporters sought to know if ily for their technical proper- ductivity in agriculture, horti- care of general public. Indian Olympic was agreed upon when an party high command. As many lowed coalition dharma." Tamil Nadu will pass an ties and functional require- culture and aquaculture fields, In terms of the projections of Association(IOA) or the inter- alliance was forged for the 2019 as six Rajya Sabha seats from "We think the chief minister assembly resolution on the ments. They have wide usage better protection of military, the last baseline survey on national federation, our own Lok Sabha polls, AIADMK Tamil Nadu are falling vacant will give Rajya Sabha seat in lines of Bihar, which had on such as agro-textiles, medical para-military, police and secu- technical textiles submitted in mission in Tokyo, it isn't Joint Coordinator and Chief in April following the retire- lines with coalition dharma. Tuesday resolved in the House textiles, geo-textiles, protec- rity forces, stronger and stur- 2015, the market size in India worth the risk," National Rifle Minister K Palaniswami said it ment of as many members We will wait and see," she told unanimously that there is no tion-textiles, industrial-textiles, dier transportation infrastruc- for the year 2017-18 is project- Association of India (NRAI) would be discussed at the from the upper House. reporters here. need for NRC in that state. sports-textiles and many other ture for highways, railways, ed as Rs 1,16,217 crore. president Raninder Singh said on Wednesday. "We are not allowing our shooters to travel overseas to NORTH-EAST DELHI VIOLENCE train as well due to the virus. If a shooter is infected in the test event than we are subject- HC applauds police for prompt action in evacuating injured ing him or her to the gravest of danger and then that shoot- PNS n NEW DELHI trauma stress. The court also dire circumstances wherein it er won't be able to participate SECURITY PERSONNEL CONDUCT FLAG cautioned the authorities to was not possible to move the vic- in the Olympics hampering The Delhi High Court MARCHES IN RIOT-HIT AREAS remain alert so that the carnage tims from a small hospital to the our chances of winning a Wednesday applauded the police NEW DELHI: Security personnel, including paramilitary forces, caused during the 1984 anti- GTB Hospital. It then directed medal," he added. for prompt action in evacuating conducted flag marches in the riot-hit areas of Chand Bagh, Jaffrabad, Sikh riots is not repeated. the police to ensure safe passage The novel coronavirus, the injured in north-east Delhi Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar and Maujpur on Wednesday as tension "No, no we should never for the injured to government which originated in China, where communal violence has simmered in the wake of the communal strife that claimed at least 20 allow another 1984... especially hospitals and providing emer- has spread to other countries erupted over the amended citi- lives. Shops and schools remained closed and streets wore a under the watch of the court and gency treatment for them. as well, including Japan, South zenship law. deserted look as sporadic violence continued since Monday with under your (Delhi Police) It had directed the police to Korea and Italy among others. A bench of Justices S mobs running amok, looting shops and setting properties on fire. watch... We have to be very, very deploy all resources at command Muralidhar and Anup J Authorities said 20 people have died in the violence since Monday. alert," the bench said. and on the strength of the order Bhambhani termed as "extreme- There was a heavy deployment of force in the Chand Bagh area and The court has put up the mat- as well as to make sure the ly unfortunate" the killing of IB security personnel did not allow anyone to come out on the road. ter for further hearing on injured receive immediate emer- officer in the ongoing violence February 28. gency treatment, if not at the in which 20 people have died rescuing injured persons," the should reach out to the affected The court held a special hear- Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital and over 180 injured. bench said during the day's people to give them confidence ae to coordinate between the vic- and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) to ing, which started at 12:30 am at then at the Lok Nayak Jai "While order was being dic- hearing. It added that the high- that law is functioning. The tims and various agencies. provide sufficient number of the residence of Justice Prakash Narayan Hospital tated mid-night, police was est constitutional functionaries court appointed advocate It further asked the director of qualified professionals to cater to Muralidhar, after receiving a call (LNJP) or Maulana Azad or any implementing it right there and who move with Z-security Zubeda Begum as amicus curi- Institute of Human Behaviour the victims suffering from post from an advocate explaining the other hospital. HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION The court rap While the SC pulls up the police, the Delhi HC seeks action on FIRs against BJP leaders spewing hate rhetoric The art of healing his has now become quite the norm in this country, the judiciary not only In times when the Government is talking about oppressed minorities in neighbouring nations, Tbecoming the voice of reason in our col- lective heads but telling the executive what it knows but chooses to forget all too conve- should we be harassing Tibetans who have sided with India even in difficult times? niently according to political imperatives. First, it was the Supreme Court, which rapped the Delhi Police for its failure to control violence and allowing the situation in north-east Delhi, arising out of protests over the citizenship law, to drift. Second, the Delhi High Court, too, shamed it and cautioned the authorities to remain alert so that the carnage of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots was not repeated. It further sought registration of FIRs in all cases related to hate speeches and pulled CLAUDE ARPI it up for not acting against BJP leader Kapil Mishra. ndia prides itself on its traditional sys- The top court came down hard on the police, lamenting its lack of profes- tems of medicine that have now received sionalism and shaming it for waiting to take orders from the powers that be. No the Government’s support, too. In a matter what, the court chided, it could not hide under the fig leaf of acting under major push to the healthcare sector, a separate Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & the Government’s direction and not dispense its basic, clinical duty, that of main- INaturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and taining law and order. Undoubtedly, Delhi police has a tough balancing act to do, Homoeopathy (AYUSH) was set up in considering the fact that unlike other forces in the country, which report direct- November 2014 “to ensure the optimal development and propagation of AYUSH sys- ly to the respective State Governments, it has to take orders from the Ministry tems of healthcare.” It was earlier known as of Home Affairs. But is the mandate to toe its political master’s choice above the department of Indian System of Medicine its duty to keep the peace? One of the principles of good policing is that the forces and Homeopathy (ISM&H). Its objective was to focus on the development of education and should function without any fear and favour, which they haven’t. The failure of research in indigenous systems of medicine. the top brass, too, in guiding junior colleagues and building their preparedness Later, Sowa-Rigpa (the art of healing), a tra- to face a riot-like scenario is all too apparent. With Amulya Patnaik’s tenure com- ditional Tibetan system of medicine practiced ing to an end this month, his successor SN Shrivastava, who will take charge in the Himalayan belt, was added to it. Men-Tsee-Khang, the Dalai Lama’s as the Delhi Police chief early next month, has a grave challenge ahead: To neu- Tibetan Medical & Astro institute based in tralise the criticism, instill a sense of purpose and impartiality within the men in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, is the main uniform and win back the trust of the community, which at this point of time is training and research center for Sowa-Rigpa. The institute recently prepared a “precious pill” non-existent. The police has to appear to be above board and with images and called the Chulen Rilbu, which could alleged- videos in a digitally aware society, it has been seen as nothing but a wimp. Even ly prevent the spread of infectious diseases, in the latest bout of violence, the police failed to deploy its existing strengths opti- including the dreaded Coronavirus (a con- cerned Dalai Lama had earlier given mantras a reputed institution established of the populations of these areas. attitude of the authorities in mally despite clear signs over the last three days that they would be needed in for the purpose). in 1916 in Tibet. It was re-estab- The greatest irony is that Himachal Pradesh. One can large numbers. Yet its active involvement in the violence speaks volumes about It is in this background that a shocking lished in Dharamshala by the China is extensively using this understand that with this type it being tardy and directionless in its approach. Excuses for the lack of prepared- incident took place last week in Dharamsala. Dalai Lama in 1961 and its main system in its fight against the of behaviour, more and more Dr GD Gupta, the local chief medical officer, objective is to preserve, pro- dreaded Coronavirus. Xinhua, Tibetan refugees want to leave ness would be far-fetched for in the present case, the BJP leader, whose provoca- decided to stop the distribution of Chulen mote and practice Sowa-Rigpa. quoting an official in Qinghai India. At a time when the tive words were the turning point in protests becoming violent, issued an ulti- Rilbu that was being sold for `5 to those inter- Tibetan doctors are no A SHOCKING province said: “Tibetan medicine Central Government is taking matum right in front of a senior police officer. An armed man had the gumption ested. Local authorities cited reports of pub- quack. Dr Yeshi Dhonden, who INCIDENT TOOK has played an active role in the up the defence of the oppressed lic disturbance and commotion created by the recently passed away at the age of virus treatment.” The news minorities in neighbouring to confront an unarmed police officer, intimidate him and force him back with public demand for the pill. Though the 92, was awarded the Padma Shri PLACE LAST WEEK agency said that the Chinese countries, why harass the his hands raised before he fired a few shots in the air. This acquiescence to a Rimsung Rilbu is distributed in other centers award by the President of India IN DHARAMSALA. authorities are using Tibetan Tibetans, who since they left member of a Central ruling party seems shocking considering that the same all over the country, it is true that there were in 2018 for his contributions to medicine “to help fight the their country, have sided with long queues at Dharamsala. Sowa-Rigpa. For years, Dr DR GD GUPTA, THE Coronavirus in northwest China’s India even in difficult times? force had barged into the premises of a hostel library, hunting down students On February 16, the CMO visited the Dhonden served as Men-Tsee- Qinghai province.” Remember the Tibetan Special with the use of lathis and tear gas, just because they represented dissent. It is McLeod Ganj branch of Men-Tsee-Khang Khang’s director and from 1963 LOCAL CHIEF Huang Licheng, an official Frontiers Forces’ participation this partisan conduct of the police that has sent the wrong message to lumpens and verbally issued orders to stop the sale of to 1980 as personal physician to MEDICAL OFFICER, with the provincial health com- in the Liberation of Bangladesh the pill. He even threatened the Tibetan insti- the Dalai Lama. mission, confirmed that “of in 1971? who feel emboldened by the fact that they stand protected because of their ide- tute that non-compliance may result in fines Sowa-Rigpa is today famed DECIDED TO STOP Qinghai’s 18 confirmed cases, 17 The situation is already ology and the party they represent. Before the recent clashes, the Delhi police up to `10 lakh and closure of clinics. This, across the world. According to THE DISTRIBUTION have received treatment involv- dismal. The Tibet Sun wrote: has been fairly consistent in its crackdowns, be it at Tees Hazari during the lawyer- obviously, was not in the CMO’s power as the the AYUSH Ministry’s website, it OF CHULEN RILBU ing traditional Chinese medicine “The demographic landscape of police clashes, at the Jamia Millia Islamia University, Shaheen Bagh and the Ministry of AYUSH and the Ministry of is “one of the oldest, living and (TCM) and Tibetan medicine the Tibetans in exile has dras- Health and Family Welfare are two separate well documented medical tradi- THAT WAS BEING has played an active role in the tically changed, with more than Jawaharlal Nehru University to name a few. So it cannot claim a defanged sta- Government entities. Further, the CMO tion popular in the world. It is an treatment.” half the population shown by tus now. Given the pathetic state of affairs in public administration and the fee- does not have the capacity to judge the poten- ancient Indian medical system SOLD FOR The province has officially survey to have moved from ble claims of the police, the top court’s anguish is understandable. Which is why cy of the pill, which needs to be used as an which was enriched in the entire `5 TO THOSE incorporated allopathic and India to Western countries.” At amulet (the smell prevents the infection, Trans-Himalayan region.” TCM treatments since the out- one point, more than 1,35,000 it deferred hearing the plea for shifting the Shaheen Bagh protesters until March according to Tibetan doctors). Did the CMO The medical treatise, the INTERESTED. break: “TCM doctors heavily Tibetans lived in India. The 23. In doing so, it has given the executive a chance at dialogue and resolving then possess special competence in law and Gyud-chi or four tantras, written LOCAL participated in rescue work, espe- Central Tibetan Administration the situation by simmering down tensions. This brings into the picture the role order problems to act? in Sanskrit, was enlarged between cially those practicing Tibetan (CTA) recently confirmed that Under pressure of insensible local author- the 8th and 12th Century by AUTHORITIES medicine.” the number of Tibetans in of the Government in containing inflammable situations that cost human lives. ities, Men-Tsee-Khang’s director, Tashi scholars with inputs from China, CITED REPORTS Xinhua further reported: India has reduced drastically (to No matter how many reforms are brought about in the police force or how much Tsering, had no choice but to issue a public Turkestan, Persia and Greece. “The provincial hospital of 72,000 according to some the overhaul, the executive must have the political will to steer the discourse ami- notice, saying that the pill would not be sold The implications of the OF PUBLIC Tibetan medicine produced a sources). at Tibetan clinics in Kangra district (it is still threats uttered by the CMO are batch of anti-virus medications Is it in India’s interests to cably. A confrontationist approach works only when you are in the Opposition being sold in Delhi and elsewhere). multiple. First, Sowa-Rigpa is DISTURBANCE AND featuring Tibetan medicine, with antagonise a population, which party and not when you are in governance. The BJP has lost Delhi for sure but According to The Tibet Sun, Tashi main- popular all over the Himalayan COMMOTION 1,000 of them already sent to the already feels let down? No, it is it cannot cry over spilt milk. If indeed it wants to contain the damage done to its tained that the institute had never made any belt, particularly in Ladakh, front lines in Hubei Province.” It not. Let us just hope that the local claim regarding the pill having properties to Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul, Spiti CREATED BY THE added that “local Tibetan med- authorities will understand that, declared intent, then it must attempt a dispute resolution rather than passing on prevent contagious diseases. He said, “The pill and Kinnaur), West Bengal PUBLIC DEMAND icine hospitals have also pro- even if they are unable to grasp that agency to the courts. No citizen wants a Government which has to be ser- having prophylactic properties is prepared as (Darjeeling and Kalimpong), duced medications to prevent the larger political scenario, with monised. Every citizen expects a Government to be responsive, not abrasive. per formulations given in the ancient Buddhist Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. FOR THE PILL virus infection and distributed China trying hard to attract the texts and has been around for centuries.” It is also practiced in countries them to the public for free.” Tibetans back to Tibet. Many believe that the CMO’s actions were like Bhutan, Mongolia and There is another larger (The writer is an expert on No gold rush only an act of jealousy. Men-Tsee-Khang is Russia. It is an insult to the beliefs implication of the intolerant India-China relations) Claims of the mineral’s deposit in Sonbhadra, UP, S O U N D BITE show us why we must not jump the gun or celebrate The country needs a I've learnt how to deal Thanks to Indians who came Violence in Delhi is a chilling ttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district recent- positive attitude and hence with the industry, where out to support President Trump reminder of the communal students should nurture merit isn't the sacrosanct. and the First Lady, Melania genocide in Gujarat in ly “struck gold” with the district mining and develop positive You have to understand Trump during their visit to India. 2002 when the current Uofficer KK Rai claiming that his team attitude and not obstructive this is how it is and get You have friends in America Prime Minister was found deposits amounting to 3,000 tonnes. or destructive attitude. on with your work... and the White House. the State Chief Minister. However, the euphoria around the “find” faded Vice President Actor US National Security Advisor CPI(M) general secretary soon enough after the Geological Survey of —M Venkaiah Naidu —Kay Kay Menon —Robert O'Brien —Sitaram Yechury India (GSI) stepped in to clarify that the esti- mated reserve was actually a paltry 160 kg. Though the GSI’s announcement was a dis- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR appointment for the country, it proved to be an even bigger blow to those who started cel- A test of governance An unending battle for Dalits Sensitive matter ebrating and taking credit for the “big find.” It also was a lesson in circumspection for media houses, which pounced on the Sir — Even in regimented autoc- he torture that two Dalits from Rajasthan’s Nagaur Sir — This refers to the editori- news the second the claims were made and did not bother to verify them. racy, dissent has never been district had to undergo once again showcases al, “Delhi aflame” (February 26). known to disappear, it just sim- Ttheir continuing vulnerability to violent attacks. Clashes in the capital are a mat- Consequently, quite a few of them were left red-faced when the GSI stepped in mers. In avowed democracies, Breaching all limits of cruelty and depravity, the ter of grave concern. BJP leaders to clarify the truth. Had the news been true, the deposits would have been almost the test of governance lies in the assailants thrashed one of the victims with a screw were entrusted with the respon- five times India’s current gold reserves of 626 tonnes and would have been worth Government’s capacity to listen, driver. But for the disturbing video footage of the sibility of convincing the people respond to it and then channel assault and torture that went viral on social media, in favour of the Citizenship Act. an estimated `12 lakh crore. It would be a lifeline for a cash-strapped Government. it for a greater purpose. The the Rajasthan police would not have booked the cul- It was expected of them to dispel The addition of 3,000 tonnes to the country’s gold reserves would have made ongoing violence in parts of prits, given the institutionalised bias against the Dalits. doubts and apprehensions and us the nation with the world’s second largest stock after the US, which has the Delhi pales before the pilot scale The latter were punished for growing a moustache, not issue provocative statements fracas at the Jawaharlal Nehru riding a horse or a bike and using a decorated wed- like its leader Kapil Mishra has biggest gold stockpile in the world at 8,133 tonnes, upstaging Germany with University earlier. If the latter ding car and so on. At other times, they are usually done. Leaders and Governments 3,366 tonnes. A real discovery would have bolstered the economy of Sonbhadra was predicated on ideological subjected to the worst violence on mere suspicion of must be more sensitive with district, encouraging mining and allied activities, which could have generated jobs. divides, the former has willy theft. matters related to security. nilly been steered into a territo- In this instance, as in others, it was knowledge Sweta The find would have also cut imports significantly over the next five years, lead- ry uncomfortably reminiscent of of the low caste status of the victims that embold- aid, education, occupational specialisation and legal Via email ing to immense foreign exchange savings, because despite India’s gold imports darker periods in our history. All ened the attackers to presume guilt and take the law protection. It is tough “to annihilate” caste sanctified falling in 2019 to 646 tonnes, it still remains the largest importer of the yellow the more reason that policing into their own hands. In BR Ambedkar’s words, the by religious texts. Still it has to be done for human Anti-CAA protests ought to be more proactive, caste system is “an ascending scale of reverence and equality and dignity to triumph. metal after China and imports 800-900 tonnes annually. Apart from that, had professional and emancipated. a descending scale of contempt.” Dalits as a commu- G David Milton the quality of the gold been good enough, it could have been used as instant R Narayanan nity are still denied access to material resources, state Maruthancode Sir — This refers to the editor- collateral for long-term loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), like it Navi Mumbai ial, “Delhi aflame” (February was done during the economic crisis of 1991. The only way to save the econ- 26). In the present surcharged Keep up the good work The event came days after stu- their husbands will take birth as “I am a proud menstruating atmosphere, leaders need to omy and Government from defaulting on the balance of payments at that time dents of a college in Gujarat’s dogs in their next lives.” woman.” There are so many exercise restraint and refrain was to secure a loan of $2.2 billion from the IMF. India had then pledged 67 tonnes Bhuj were forced to strip to The event was organised by myths and superstitions from making provocative com- ` Sir — It is curious as well as prove that they were not men- Dr Surbhi Singh, the founder of entwined with the idea of a men- ments. Instead, they must play a of its bullion. This helped the country raise $600 million (more than 4,000 crore interesting to know that an struating while they were cook- “Sachhi Saheli” to debunk com- struating woman. Education constructive role. today) and by 1992-93 the economy started to improve. After 18 years, the Indian event called “Period Feast” was ing food. mon misconceptions. A group of alone is the solution to dispel Juhi Government got back 200 tonnes of the yellow metal (almost three times of what recently organised by a Delhi- Later, a video of a religious 28 menstruating women cooked and displace such deep-rooted Via email was pawned) from the IMF. This ultimately led to our economy to be the force based Non-Governmental leader surfaced in which he was and served meals to over 500 myths from the minds of people. Organisation (NGO) to bust seen sermonising that “menstru- people at the “Period Feast” TK Nandanan Send your feedback to: to be reckoned with it is today. myths around menstruation. ating women who cook food for wearing aprons with the tagline, Chennai [email protected] HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Set a budget POINTCOUNTERPOINT WHY WERE ADDITIONAL SECURITY FORCES NOT DELHI POLICE AND OTHER AGENCIES ARE WORKING for success CALLED WHEN IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE SITUATION ON THE GROUND TO ENSURE PEACE AND WAS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE DELHI POLICE? NORMALCY. The means to reach financial targets are through —CONGRESS PRESIDENT —PRIME MINISTER budgeting, the only weapon to control spending and improve saving SONIA GANDHI NARENDRA MODI Breaking the mud ceiling HIMA BINDU KOTA The heroic stories of tenacious rural women scripting tales of success are great s we go through life, our aspirations increase and we set our- selves different goals to achieve those dreams. Of the many signs of a brighter tomorrow in the villages of India Atargets, financial objectives, mostly driven by needs and desires, are the most important ones and goals are set for saving and spend- ing. The means to reach financial targets is through budgeting, which is the weapon to control spending and improve saving. Budgets are generally created on a monthly basis and record both expected incomes and expenses. The aim is not only to control expenses but to make payments more efficient. Budgeting is an effective tool for achieving financial goals as it keeps track of your income and spend- ing patterns by planning the proportion of money that you either spend or save. Although making a monthly budget may not sound excit- ing, it is crucial to keep finances in check. Spending less in one area can help save money that can be used in several ways like fund- MOIN QAZI ing a bigger purchase, saving for an emergency, college education of children or retirement. So collect as much information as possi- n the last two decades, the gender landscape in ble regarding your spending pattern and create a budget to stay on rural India has been slowly greening and women top of financial goals. Iare now on the cusp of a powerful social and political revolution. The harbinger of this change is Define your goals: It is beneficial for any household to live on a unique policy experiment in village-level gover- a strict budget, since savers have much less financial worries as nance that has brought transformative results for the compared to spenders. So defining goals is a great way to start the weakest of the weak and the poorest of the poor: The budgeting process. Research shows that psychology plays a cru- village women. In 1993, India introduced the cial role in money matters and there is a greater possibility of achiev- Panchayati Raj Act, mandating a three-tiered struc- ing financial goals if a budget is created. ture of local governance at the village, block and dis- Be as elaborate as possible: Gather as much information as trict levels with reservation of one-third of all posts SEVERAL WOMEN possible about all sources of income and expenditure including spend- in gram panchayats (village councils) at the bottom WHO STARTED ing and income, like bank statements, investment details, utility bills tier of India’s decentralised governance system, for THEIR POLITICAL or expenditure on entertainment. women. The vision was that these women-headed CAREERS AS councils would bring greater transparency and bet- Calculate your income: This is a fairly simple thing to do if you ter governance in their villages. It revitalised an age- SELF-DESCRIBED have a job and a secure monthly income. If you are self-employed old system of rural local Government whose name ‘RUBBER STAMP’ or have any outside sources of income, be sure to record these as “panchayat” is drawn from Sanskrit, meaning the OFFICIALS ARE NOW well. council of five wise men. ASKING QUESTIONS Make a list of current spending habits: This is important if This new law was a step towards the fruition of ABOUT BUDGET you want to develop a realistic budget as you must have a clear Mahatma Gandhi’s dreams of village-level self-gov- ALLOCATIONS. THEY idea about where your money is going. You must track your expens- ernance with gender justice as a key pillar. Gandhi MOVE ABOUT IN es for at least 30 days to get a clear idea of the spending pattern. believed that, if implemented correctly, the GOVERNMENT Some of the ways of tracking spending habits is to capture them Panchayati Raj system would alleviate the alienation OFFICES WITH into spreadsheets, using an appropriate app or keeping a tab of cred- of the common people from governance and also POLISHED preclude the external intervention of higher-level INFORMALITY, it card statements. Apart from some regular expenses, some over- civic officials, who might not be familiar with the tial euphoria of winning the elections has are very low. And, in a country where belonging to a Scheduled Caste or tribe heads are irregular like birthdays and vacations. Your calendar and concerns of local people. Earlier politics was con- SHARING THEIR not been easy. There have been growing democracy has been established in a top- has been elected as head of a panchayat past credit card statements will help you make a list of all expens- sidered a foul word and women were expected to CONCERNS WITH pains and many early entrants retreated, down manner, a feudal mindset may still but is at the mercy of her upper caste land- es that crop up throughout the year. It is a known fact that people keep a hygienic distance from it. However, devel- OFFICIALS IN never to emerge again. The avalanche of prevail. The people may not be aware that lord in the village for her livelihood. In who borrow to cover holiday costs take a long time to repay as com- opment scientists and social activists now acknowl- TONES OF social and cultural mores rained heavily the Government should be accountable to such cases, too, the reins of power and pared to those who budget throughout the year. Budgeting makes edge that the modern development paradigm has SUPPORTIVENESS on them. Although the resistance is whit- the people — not the other way around. decision-making clearly lie elsewhere. sure that you don’t need to take a loan for vacations. a political salience and politics underpins all facets AND ALSO tling down, it is clear that achieving gen- A lot of positive changes are coming At the policy level, we must under- Fixed and variable expenses: Divide your expenses into reg- of development. It is politics which is the firing ASSERTIVENESS. der equality in leadership will require sus- in the better-governed villages. There are stand the structural impediments in the ular monthly ones that are fixed in nature like home loan or rent, car engine for all the cylinders of development. It is true THEY ARE tained policy actions that favour women still large swathes where discriminatory full evolution of Gram Panchayats as func- installments, fuel, school fees, credit card payments and so on. Some that political power needs to be sanitised and has SUCCESSFULLY over a long time. traditions continue to dominate. Several tional governance units remain. The to be reinforced with ethical underpinnings in order CHALLENGING THE The vision is truly not as romantic as factors constrain the effective participa- Panchayati Raj Act created these bodies expenses are variable in nature like groceries, eating out, entertain- to make it more benevolent. This can come about many would like us to believe. But, as tion of women leaders. Some of these but did not endow them with various gov- ment and gifts. only when more educated and development-orient- TRADITIONAL women have shown, they have all that is relate to a patriarchal culture, which nei- ernance functions — like the financial Identify your long-term financial goals: Identifying long-term ed individuals embrace politics as a critical arena for VILLAGE MALE ELITE needed to ride out these storms. The men ther sees women as political entities nor authority on provision of education, goals will help in aligning the budget as it helps in deciding how much innovation and change. Politics is the fulcrum of gov- BY DEFYING know this very well but they don’t want allows them to develop their potential. The health, sanitation and water. Instead the you need to set aside. Generally it is known that setting objectives ernance and unless the quality of political timber PETRIFIED SOCIAL to concede that women possess the abil- same cultural standards also prohibit law simply enumerated the functions that increases motivation and achievement. You should follow the SMART is improved, governance will continue to limp. CODES OF FEMALE ity to be the better halves because they are women from envisioning themselves as could be transferred and left it to the State (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based) strate- Experience of this social and political experi- BIAS AND ARE NOW afraid of losing their last refuge, politics. political entities. Other related factors that Legislature to devolve them. There has gy to set goals. For example, be specific and have a target of sav- ment has shown that women are not just equal to POWERFUL In the long-term, the journey is constrain participation are a lack of basic been very little devolution of authority and ing `5,00,000 for the down payment of the house instead of just the task but orientate public-good provision more ASPIRATIONAL going to be harder and tougher than pol- familiarity of women with political gov- functions till now. Gram sabhas were “save for the house.” Also include deadlines: When do you want to towards the preferences of their gender, namely more SYMBOLS AND icy wonks can imagine. The wait could ernance and absence of legal literacy. expected to be the primary legislature of water, health and roads. Though less politically-savvy ROLE MODELS. potentially be eternal. But if bureaucrats Women need to be given adequate advo- rural governance with responsibilities to buy that house or purchase a new car or retire or send your kids and often only semi-illiterate, these women had an can muster the will, they can succeed. cacy tools strengthening democratic catalyse local planning by conducting to college? Set a target date by which you’ll need to achieve your advantage in being actively mentored by the district WOMEN LEADERS They know from past lessons that they engagement and gain control over local ‘needs assessment’ exercises and devising goal. bureaucracy. Several NGOs also designed pro- TODAY ARE MORE have the tools and they need to vigorous- resources and influence over local gover- plans for development projects that would Use a strategy: One of the strategies that could be used is 50- grammes for skilling them in governance. Women THAN JUST ly back reforms that can engender greater nance. Village assemblies are a critical par- be aggregated at the panchayat level. When 30-20: Allocate 50 per cent of the income towards essentials like face a host of difficulties handling political power: MOUTHPIECES empowerment for women. For sustainable ticipatory institution in providing equal further aggregated and rationalised at the rent, food and so on, while 30 per cent should be assigned towards Cultural norms, social hierarchies and patriarchal FOR THEIR change to happen, women need to active- access to all members of the community district level, these would become official vacations and entertainment and the remaining 20 per cent should practices — which together tend to favour and attract POLITICALLY-SAVVY ly compete in the present political game. to the deliberations and negotiations in inputs into the State Government’s annu- go towards savings. men and discourage the participation of women. HUSBANDS. FOR Legislation and policy pronouncements local governance; but elite control of these al budgeting process. Stay on track: It is highly recommended that you review your Several women who started their political MOST OF THEM, seldom penetrate the surface of social and bodies has prevented functional democ- Gram sabhas did remain a pivotal budget. Comparing the actual expenses versus the budgeted ones careers as self-described “rubber stamp” officials are RESERVED POSTS political barriers. They are ultimately racy from taking roots. It has been found institution in local planning; but had lit- now asking questions about Budget allocations. They OFFER THE ONLY impotent against the grid of the established that the average participants in such vil- tle real role in governance. Despite the help you identify the gaps, make necessary improvements and stay stride about in Government offices with polished power structures inherent in most rural lage assemblies are the less-poor house- noble intention, they have struggled to stay on track. informality sharing their concerns with officials in REAL OPPORTUNITY households and villages. holds with the participation of the poor relevant. They continue to be plagued by So, you have now got a perfect budgeting process but can you tones of supportiveness and also assertiveness. They TO BRING CHANGE The great strength of democracy, dwindling over the years. This is the rea- low participation and frequent hijacking get it right without making any mistakes? Generally, people get dis- are successfully challenging the traditional village TO THEIR according to Amartya Sen, lies in that, “it son why, in several remote and tribal pock- by influential interests and have not been couraged if they are not able to stick to their budgets. To save your- male elite by defying petrified social codes of female COMMUNITIES gives people in need a voice and, by so ets, Panchayat Raj has failed to enhance able to mature into viable democratic self from any frustration, it is important not to have unrealistic expec- bias and are now powerful aspirational symbols and doing, plays a protective role against so the social outcomes for most citizens. units. The dip in popular participation and tations and to realize that fixed expenses have a tendency to create role models. Women leaders today are more than many different forms of political and eco- The social pecking order of villages weak political will has had significant havoc with your budget rather the variable ones. Although budget- just mouthpieces for their politically-savvy husbands. nomic abuse”. The Panchayati Raj is just cannot be overturned easily and several implications for the future of democrat- ing is an important aspect of financial planning, it might become For most of them, reserved posts offer the only real a beginning; it is only one step on the way, challenges remain to fuller empowerment. ic decentralisation in India. overwhelming and quite challenging for people not used to finan- opportunity to bring change to their communities. but it is the right step on the right ladder. Legitimately-elected women representa- The heroic stories of tenacious women When these seats are coupled with new skills — from These women are reconfiguring gen- tives remain vulnerable to manipulation scripting tales of success are great signs of cial discipline. With the steps discussed above everyone should be public speaking to development planning to bud- der and social dynamics and have start- and harassment and are often reduced to a brighter tomorrow. Women’s empower- able to a create a budget and try and stick to it. You will be sur- get management — they are better prepared to deliv- ed exploring their wider responsibilities mere proxies, while the real decision-mak- ment is a journey, not a fixed point that prised to know that once you live on a budget, save money for the er development to their societies and negotiate with- as stakeholders as citizens of a polity. ing authority remains with their husbands yields to simple policies. future and spend guilt-free, you will experience a much happier life. in the political space that has opened for them. However, decentralisation is not easy. The or power brokers from higher castes. (The writer is a well known develop- (The writer is Associate Professor, Amity University, Noida) However, the path they have trodden after the ini- skill levels in impoverished communities There are also instances where a woman ment professional) US First Ladies leave their mark FOREIGN EYE While the American First Lady’s role has evolved over the years, this is not the case in India. One just hopes that the spouses of future leaders of the country will come out from under the shadow of their husbands

the education system. It was launched Jacqueline Kennedy, who visited Obama, but she is far more popular with Akie Abe while visiting Japan. S Radhakrishnan. Thankfully, VV on July 2, 2018 in the presence of the India in the ’60s made a terrific impres- than her husband.” Melania is also involved in an initiative Giri’s wife Saraswati Bai took up a more Dalai Lama, to help students remain sion on the people. Incidentally, many First Ladies to help American children that she public role and Abida Fakhruddin Ali stress-free. The curriculum is being Indians were also so enamoured by have supported some special cause close launched in May 2018. The awareness Ahmed became an MP twice. Pranab taught to an estimated 10 lakh students Rosalyn Carter and her husband Jimmy to their hearts using their celebrity sta- campaign, called “Be Best,” is dedicat- Mukherjee’s wife Suvra was unwell most JUSTICE AT in over 1,000 schools. The daily 45- that the village of Chuma Kheragaon tus. While Jacqueline Kennedy promot- ed to children’s well-being, cyberbully- of the time and Giani Zail Singh nom- LONG LAST minute “happiness class” is usually the in Haryana was renamed Carterpuri in ed American arts, Eleanor Roosevelt ing and opioid abuse. inated his daughter as his hostess. first period for students in classes I to honour of their visit. Hillary Clinton took up progressive causes, including According to The New York Times, Prime Minister Lal Bahadur For too long movie mogul VIII, while Kindergarten children have was a household name in the country civil liberties, Hillary Clinton came up though President Trump tried to dis- Shastri’s wife Lalitha was more of a Weinstein considered KALYANI SHANKAR classes twice a week. and she continued her interest in India with a new health plan, Laura Bush pro- suade her from getting involved in the housewife and most of the others fol- himself beyond the law. This The “happiness curriculum” has even after she ceased being the First moted literacy, Michelle Obama a bet- initiative, Melania stuck to the cause. lowed suit. However, Sonia Gandhi week his accusers — and he only visible programme become one of the showcase projects of Lady. Similarly, Michelle Obama ter diets for children and so on. Melania The Palm Beach Atlantic University in took interest in her role as the hostess arranged for the visiting US First the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi enchanted India during her two visits. Trump, too, focusses on issues affect- Florida honoured her this month as its and Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan the wider #MeToo TLady Melania Trump, apart from Party (AAP) Government in the edu- Melania’s visit also generated quite ing children. In the past four years she “2020 woman of distinction.” But Kaur was also more visible. PV movement — got the justice posing for photographs with the icon- cation sector. In October 2019 Dutch a bit of interest as she was one of the has made multiple visits to schools — Melania has faced criticism for not Narasimha Rao declared his daughter they had been seeking. His ic Taj Mahal serving as a majestic back- King Willem Alexander and Queen most glamorous First Ladies to visit the both in the US and abroad. From par- speaking out against her husband’s as his hostess and the wives of IK Gujral conviction has shown that drop and waving at the massive crowds Maxima also witnessed a “happiness country and her carefully-chosen out- ticipating in a Viking huddle class, in tweets and actions, like the controver- and Deve Gowda kept a low profile. even the most aggressive lustily greeting the American First class.” fits created quite a stir, with the fash- Michigan, to taking the Queen of sial separation policy where children Sadly, most of them did not utilise Couple in Ahmedabad, was a visit to a The US First Lady’s role is not ion police appreciating two and dissing Jordan to Washington DC’s first pub- caught on the border were split up from their position like the American First and victim-blaming defence Delhi Government school on Tuesday. restricted to being just decorative and the third. However, apart from her obvi- lic charter school for girls at Excel their parents and kept at detention cen- Ladies to promote any social cause or tactics can be defeated. This was the first time that a US First has evolved significantly since the days ous glamour quotient, she has kept a Academy, Melania showed her commit- tres. take active part in politics. Vulnerable witnesses who Lady visited a school in India. The visit of Martha Washington who played somewhat low profile. The Guardian ment to kids. During international trips, However, unlike the US, there One just hopes that the spouses of do not conform to the was arranged as Melania showed an hostess to visiting dignitaries during newspaper once described Melania as she has visited the American have been few visible and active spous- future leaders of the country will come mythical type of the “perfect interest in the “happiness curriculum” George Washington’s presidency. They “seldom seen and even more seldom International School in Riyadh and took es of Indian presidents and prime min- out from under the shadow of their hus- introduced by the Delhi Government have always made use of their global vis- heard. The former model may not be a calligraphy lesson with local children isters. Not much is known about the bands. victim” can still be believed. as part of its innovative move to refine its in a positive manner. as popular as her predecessor Michelle at a Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School wives of Presidents Rajendra Prasad and (The writer is a senior journalist) (The Guardian editorial) HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE Indian economy needs to Asian markets take another hit as virus sweeps globe be opened up: Panagariya AFP n HONG KONG Asian markets fell on PTI n NEW YORK optimistic note, he said as the Wednesday, with the coron- GMR receives clean up happens, "we should avirus spreading rapidly Rs 5,248 cr from India's slowdown has bot- see the growth returning". On around the world and health tomed out and now its econo- the Budget, Panagariya wel- chiefs warning that govern- Groupe ADP my needs to be opened up if comed positive steps taken by ments were not prepared for NEW DELHI: GMR the country wants to realise the the government including on the outbreak. Infrastructure on Wednesday ambition of a 10 per cent fiscal consolidation, fiscal The heavy selling, after a day said it has received Rs 5,248 growth rate, former NITI deficit, corporate tax reduction, of relative calm caused by bar- crore from Groupe ADP as Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind initiation of simplification for gain-buying, followed another part of a deal wherein the Panagariya has said. the personal income taxation rout on Wall Street where all French major is buying 49 per In his keynote address at a as well as privatisation. three main indexes lost around cent stake in the domestic discussion on India's Union Pointing to a "negative" in three percent after officials group's airport business. On Budget 2020, he said in the the Budget, Panagariya said said COVID-19 would likely February 21, it was announced next fiscal year, India's GDP that one of the things that has take hold in the United States. that Groupe ADP would growth is expected to be 6 per been going on for the last 2-3 With cases being reported in acquire 49 per cent stake in cent and then it will get back years is that India is turning new countries -- and lock- ‘Coronavirus, US-EU trade GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) for to 7-8 per cent which has more and more towards downs in nations including Rs 10,780 crore. In a filing to been the case in the last 15-16 import substitution. Austria, Italy and Spain -- stock exchanges on year period. "Trade economists use a traders are growing increasing- war, Gulf tension biggest Wednesday, GMR "On the slowdown, my own more aggressive term - protec- ly fearful about the impact on Infrastructure said the group assessment is that we have tionism. And I've been saying the global economy. threats to global economy’ has received Rs 5,248 crore bottomed out," Panagariya, a that this is something that The death toll is now at NEWDELHI: The growth outlook risks to the global economy in towards first tranche of Professor of Economics at the should not only be stopped but more than 2,700 while those for 2020 appears bleak, The 2020" further noted that the payment from Groupe ADP. Columbia University, said at In the second half of the current fiscal year, which would has to be reversed. infected are approaching Economist Intelligence Unit said social unrest seen across the "The end utilisation of monies the discussion organised by be ending on March 31, we should see some bit of "Unfortunately, this budget 80,000, although new cases in on Wednesday and cited world in 2019 looks set to has been mainly for corporate India's Consulate General here goes very far in the direction China, the epicentre, are recovery, not a big one but certainly the second half (of coronavirus, the US-EU trade continue in 2020 and will debt reduction. Further, GMR in partnership with the US- of raising duties and particu- falling. the fiscal year) should look better than the first half war, and the US-Iran conflict as challenge both policymakers and Group has provided exit to the India Strategic Partnership larly disconcerting is the fact At the World Health the biggest threats to the global business models. existing private equity Forum (USISPF) on Tuesday. — ARVIND PANAGARIYA, former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman that a lot of the items on Organisation headquarters in economy. According to a The EIU jotted down top five investors in GMR Airports "In the second half of the which the duties have been Geneva, Bruce Aylward, who whitepaper released by The risks and their respective Ltd," it added. The deal would current fiscal year, which raised and that too quite a bit headed an international expert Economist Intelligence likelihood on the global help the group to reduce its would be ending on March 31, ment was characterised by 7.5 as the corporates. are all labour intensive prod- mission to China, hailed the Unit (The EIU), global economy, in which the US- debt burden. As per an we should see some bit of per cent growth on an average. "I think you could criticise ucts," he said. drastic quarantine and con- growth is forecast to Iran conflict leading to a investor presentation, a copy recovery, not a big one but cer- Emphasising that the Indian the government here for being These are the products in tainment measures taken by be 2.9 per cent in spike in global oil prices of which was filed to the stock tainly the second half (of the economy "can do a lot better a little slow in beginning the which India ought to be the country. But he told 2020, close to and trade war between exchanges, the deal would fiscal year) should look better no doubt", he said that in his process of cleaning up of the exporting and "we should not reporters that other nations decade lows. the US and the EU help in "significant than the first half," he said. assessment, the main factor bank Non-Performing Assets be afraid of foreign competi- were "simply not ready" for The EIU expects topped the chart with 25 deleveraging at GMR Panagariya noted that since which led to the slowdown has (NPAs). The problem was tion. We should take on the reining in the outbreak, economic growth in per cent. Infrastructure Ltd using the about 2003, India has been to do with the financial mar- known actually by 2013…" foreign competition head on in adding: "You have to be ready the developed world to Other major risks to the equity raise" as well as result growing at an average rate of kets and that translated into but this particular problem of the global markets. If we are to manage this at a larger slow in 2020, driven by a global economy include in "improved cash-flow and about 7 per cent and the first weakening of the balance NPAs never gets solved very not doing that, something is scale...and it has to be done moderation in the US growth. coronavirus, debt burdens profitability". five years of the Modi govern- sheets of both the banks as well quickly," he said. Sounding an very wrong," he said. fast." The WHO said countries must "prepare for a potential While, the emergence of a novel causing a recess across pandemic" — a term used to coronavirus in China will emerging markets and Hong describe an epidemic that dampen Asia's growth Kong protests causing an spreads widely throughout the perspectives. exodus from Asia's biggest Coronavirus outbreak: world. Tokyo and Shanghai The report titled the "Top five financial centre. each ended down 0.8 per cent, having shed more than three per cent Tuesday, while Hong as it resumed trading after a al economic growth could well Sensex sinks 392 points Kong lost 0.7 per cent. one-day holiday. Taipei and come to a halt as the combined Warbug Pincus to Sydney shed more than two Bangkok were also well down. effects of a flu virus and belat- PNS n MUMBAI per cent, while Seoul, In early trade, London fell 0.5 ed attempts to stem the spread invest Rs 1,080 cr Singapore, Wellington and per cent, Frankfurt sank one per of it across the globe, raise the in Apollo Tyres Extending its losses for the Velu is FICCI Jakarta were all down more cent and Paris was off 0.7 per prospect of an economic fourth straight session, equity than one per cent. Manila cent. "What we appear to be see- sneeze," said CMC Markets UK NEW DELHI: Apollo Tyres on benchmark Sensex sank 392 tumbled almost four per cent ing is the realisation that glob- analyst Michael Hewson.k Wednesday said private points on Wednesday as fears Co-Chairperson equity firm Warburg Pincus about the financial strain from PNS n CHENNAI will invest Rs 1,080 crore the coronavirus outbreak con- (around USD 150 million) in tinued to rattle markets glob- Trivitron Healthcare ICICI Group ties the company. The company's ally. Chairman and Managing board on Wednesday has After plunging over 521 Director GSK Velu has been up with ICAR approved an issuance of points during the day, the 30- appointed as the Co- PNS n NEW DELHI compulsorily convertible share BSE gauge finally settled Chairperson for trade body- preference shares in the 392.24 points, or 0.97 per cent, The Federation of Indian The CSR arm of ICICI Group company worth Rs 1,080 lower at 39,888.96. Chambers of Commerce and has signed a pact with agri- crore to an affiliate of Similarly, the broader NSE Industry (FICCI)- for 2020. research body ICAR for Warburg Pincus, Apollo Nifty plummeted 119.40 points Velu who is also the training and capacity build- Tyres Ltd said in a statement. or 1.01 per cent to end at Chairman and Managing ing of farmers. The investment represents a 11,678.50. Sun Pharma was the fall tracking global selloff led settled with significant losses. Director of Neuberg The pact was signed primary capital infusion into top loser in the Sensex pack, by concerns over the rapid Stock exchanges in Europe Diagnostics also serves Apollo between ICICI Foundation the company and is subject followed by Maruti, L&T, Hero spread of coronavirus. were trading on a negative note White Dental and Apollo for Inclusive Growth and to shareholder and Motocorp, Infosys, ONGC and With cases being reported in in their morning sessions. Dialysis as its director, a press ICAR last week, the regulatory approvals, it RIL. On the other hand, SBI, new countries, market partic- Equities on Wall Street release said. He is also the Foundation said in a state- added. "Their (Warburg HUL, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, ipants are growing increasing- plunged in overnight trade Honorary Consul to the ment on Wednesday. Pincus) investment is a and Ultratech Cement ended ly fearful about the impact on after American health author- Repubic of Estonia in India Government lifts ban As per the agreement, the strong vote of confidence in with gains. the global economy, analysts ities said they ultimately expect (for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Foundation through its ‘Rural our business, management According to traders, said. Bourses in Shanghai, the novel coronavirus to spread Andhra Pradesh and Livelihood programme' will team and growth prospects. domestic stocks continued to Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong in the United States. Telangana), the release said. on export of gas masks leverage ICAR's knowledge and research and enrich the PNS n NEW DELHI On February 8, the existing training programmes AUDIT REPORT government for farmers, spanning over The government has removed removed surgical 1,000 villages across 29 states. SEZs goods allowed eight more items including a Further, the Foundation certain kind of gas masks and masks and gloves along with ICAR will eval- Government revises framework surgical blades from the list of from the banned list. uate and design various new banned export items, accord- a notification of the courses for enhancing farm for meeting local ing to a commerce ministry directorate general productivity in various notification. commodities, the statement for enhanced disclosures Last month, the govern- of foreign trade said. PNS n NEW DELHI financial state of affairs of such ment had put a ban on exports (DGFT), eight more The two partners will also sourcing norms companies," the ministry said in of all kinds of personal protec- items are now undertake collaborative pro- Auditors will soon be required a release on Wednesday. tion equipment including N- "freely exportable" grammes in sharing techni- PNS n NEW DELHI to provide details about compa- Among other requirements, a 95 masks and masks used to cal knowledge and know- nies' defaults on borrowings in specific format has been pre- protect people from air borne how for training and capac- Goods procured from units in a prescribed format as well as scribed for auditors to report the particles amid outbreak of gles; surgical blades; non- ity building for the benefit special economic zones (SEZs) ensure disclosure of various period and the amount of default deadly Coronavirus in China. woven shoe covers; breathing of farmers. They will also by single brand retailers, other information in their by the company in repayment of On February 8, the govern- appliances used by airmen, take up research and devel- owned by foreign companies, reports, with the government loans or other borrowings or in ment removed surgical masks divers, mountaineers or fire- opment activities. would qualify for meeting the putting in place a stricter frame- cial years commencing on or the payment of interest thereon and gloves from the banned list. men; gas masks with chemical Additionally, the collabo- mandatory 30 per cent local work. The corporate affairs after April 1, 2019. "CARO to any lender. a notification of the directorate absorbent for filtration against ration will focus on an inte- sourcing conditions, according ministry has notified the 2020 would necessitate The ministry noted that general of foreign trade poisonous vapour, smoke, grated farming approach to a government clarification. Companies (Auditor's Report) enhanced due diligence and the latest CARO is expected to (DGFT), eight more items are gases; HDPE (high-density with allied activities (like According to the current Order, 2020 (CARO, 2020). It disclosures on the part of audi- significantly improve the now "freely exportable". polyethylene) tarpaulin/plas- dairy, fisheries, apiculture, foreign direct investment would be applicable for audit tors of eligible companies and overall quality of reporting by These items are - all oph- tic tarpaulin; PVC (Polyvinyl horticulture, etc.) to ensure (FDI) policy on single brand of financial statements of eli- has been designed to bring in auditors on the financial state- thalmic instruments and Chloride) conveyor belt and that farmers are able to earn retail trading, 100 per cent But sourcing of gible companies for the finan- greater transparency in the ments of the companies. appliances except medical gog- biopsy punch. a sustainable livelihood. overseas investments are 30 per cent of allowed in the sector. But the value of sourcing of 30 per cent of the value of goods procured is goods procured mandatory from India for is mandatory Nirav’s assets to go under hammer from today such companies having FDI from India for n beyond 51 per cent. such companies PNS MUMBAI mated to fetch up to Rs 70 The government has The sale of 112 assets is being lakh, will also go under the received representations from having FDI Rare paintings, exquisite hammer. various business entities seek- beyond 51 % wrist watches and luxury done by Saffronart on behalf of the Among the luxury cars, a ing clarification whether cars belonging to fugitive Enforcement Directorate through a Rolls Royce Ghost, which sourcing of goods from units diamantaire Nirav Modi will will also be up for grabs for located in SEZs would quali- retailer from SEZ units will be auctioned from Thursday. live auction, which will be followed bidders on Thursday, is fy as sourcing from India, as have to be manufactured in The sale of 112 assets is by an online one for 72 items expected to fetch up to Rs 95 per FDI policy. India. being done by Saffronart on lakh, it said, adding the car is "As regards, sourcing of It added that compliance behalf of the Enforcement ideal for long distance travel. goods from units located in with all the conditions enu- Directorate through a live over Rs 55 crore, said there draw a similar price, The sale will also feature SEZs in India, it may be clar- merated in the FDI policy and auction, which will be fol- will be a live auction of 112 Saffronart said. branded handbags, including ified that sourcing of goods as notified under FEMA lowed by an online one for 72 items on Thursday, which Other art pieces to be sold from the iconic Birkin and from such units would quali- (Foreign Exchange items. will be followed by an online include works by V S Kelly lines by French luxury fy as sourcing from India for Management Act) would con- Modi, who has allegedly auction next week. Gaitonde, Manjit Bawa and goods manufacturer Hermès, the purpose of 30 per cent tinue to be the responsibility defrauded state-run Punjab A 1935 painting by Amrita Raja Ravi Varma, it said. which are expected to fetch mandatory sourcing from of manufacturing entity. National Bank of over Rs Sher-Gil titled "Boys with Rare timepieces, including up to Rs 6 lakh a piece. India for proposals involving SEZs, developed as export 14,000 crore, is on the run Lemons" is expected to be the a Jaeger-LeCoultre Men's The online auction will be FDI beyond 51 per cent, sub- hubs, are treated as foreign ter- and was last spotted in the biggest draw at the live auc- 'Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2' conducted on March 3 and 4, ject to SEZ Act, 2005," accord- ritory in terms of customs UK. tion on Thursday, and could Limited Edition Wristwatch and will have 72 items includ- ing to the clarification. laws. Procurement of goods Saffronart, which had con- fetch anywhere between Rs that can fetch up to Rs 70 ing a Porsche Panamera S car However, it said that goods and services from units in ducted an auction of some 12-18 crore, while a 1972 lakh, a Patek Phillipe which could be sold for up to which are proposed to be these zones are treated as artworks belonging to Modi piece from modernist M F 'Nautilus' Gold and Diamond Rs 15 lakh, the auction house sourced by a single brand imports. in March last year to fetch Hussain is also expected to Wristwatch that is also esti- said in the statement. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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ore than a com- Orphanage run by dren, participating in the var- many years, the girls suffer had a great time. They have A group of fortable and mate- Mathrubhumi Charitable ious cultural activities and psychologically from that been visiting us since years rialistic life, Trust founded by Dr Mohan encouraging the kids to show incident. We not only pro- and taking care of us. They employees M orphans need love, Rao since 2006. Most of the their talent in various fields. vide shelter, but also educa- give us various gift. They says Praveen, who employees of the company, Speaking to The Pioneer, tion and try to give them a asked me what I want to do from IT firm has been doing his not only from Hyderabad but Praveen, senior manager, life of dignity. And our ulti- in life and I said that I want best to fulfil the needs of the also from other parts of marketing, Tetrasoft says, “It mate goal is to see them mar- to pursue medicine.” Tetrasoft inmates of Sanjeevani India, donate money to the all began in 2006 when our ried and settled,” he said. It’s not that the visitors Ashramam at Narsampet orphanage. Tetrasoft chair- CEO, Rama Seshu Eyunni The techies not only entertained children; the kids near Hyderabad. person Chandra Eyunni is saw a new report in his home donate money, but also visit too reciprocated and India are Praveen is a senior manag- among this group that is in the USA about the the orphanage every year. On charmed the techies with er, corporate marketing, doing its bit to improve the orphanage. He was moved by special occasions, they inter- their cultural programmes. making all Tetrasoft India. lot of inmates. On Pongal, the situation of the orphan- act with Praveen says: “The children The IT firm has been sup- the 15-member group spent age and immediately sent us the are talented, some of them the difference porting the Sanjeevani the entire day with the chil- to trace its location. In our are good at singing and some search, we found that it was dance well. Some just have in the world located in Narsampet, enough talent to wink at Warangal district. We it when the girls! Simply observing their for residents went there and enquired techies visit histrionics leaves you feeling about the conditions them. “They inter- happy and you wish you of an and started helping act with us, ask us about our could spend as much time them by pooling in interests and promise to help with them as possible.” orphanage in money.” us. We played many games Roja, studying in Class IX, The orphanage with them. During the said that it was a day to Warangal AIDING has 56 inmates. games, they helped me learn remember for her. “After see- Praveen says how to handle a camera well, ing them serve people like us, with visits that every inmate giving me tips. I would like I have decided to become like has his or her to serve the nation and my them. In future, I will join own story. “In the aim is to join the Army.” their organisation and take and gifts that home, two girls Chaitanya, a Class III stu- part in social work like them. witnessed their dent, has been in the orphan- They treated us like their make every mother being mur- age since she was in Class I. own brothers and sisters.” occasion THE dered, her throat slit “On Pongal day, about 20 vis- “Children in the orphanage and she lying in a itors came from Hyderabad need more than material pool of blood. At such girls to spend the day with us. goods. They need love and special, writes a young age, they not and They took us for car rides care. They want somebody only witnessed the grue- take and I loved it. They are like on their side to make them V SATEESH some killing but had to part in our brothers and sisters and feel loved and cared. That is remain in the pool of blood the various visit us every year. They what they miss. What they REDDY through the night. These two cultural activi- promised to take care of our want is more than money or NEEDY girls were brought to the ties arranged. needs till we get jobs. I want materialistic stuff. That is orphanage. Even today, after Praveen added: to become a doctor and I will precisely what we gave them. “Orphanage environment treat poor people without We played cricket with them, does not help build family charge,” she said. danced with them. We gave skills. We give the orphans a Shirisha, studying in Class the pleasure of being loved family experience during fes- VII, said that she felt like she and cared for. Having a fami- tivals by visiting them. was with her family when the ly is truly a gift. We gave Recently, we visited them on techies visited. “We played them a family experience,” the Pongal Day. Sankranti is various concluded Praveen. one of the major festivals that games is celebrated in almost all and parts of India in various cul- tural forms, with immense devotion, gaiety and fervor. Sharing some valuable moments with the inmates on such occa- sions is something I cherish. Everyone can afford to spread some joy during the festive season. It also gives the underprivileged some hope and motivates them to look forward to hap- pier days ahead. We had great time by spending our entire day with the orphanage inmates. Sometimes, we take them for joyrides in our cars,” he said, Some of the children shared their experience with The Pioneer. Murali, a Class IV student said that he loves Telugu films must Modern touch to traditional art art on keychains, masks, bags, clothes and sarees. Even D Sai Kiran, my brother, after his engi- get intensely local neering, started working on along with his this. We showcase our work n open house dis- values and entertainment ers who do not get theatres at various exhibitions in cussion on the quotient. Watching it in our or are faced with discrimi- family, is striving Hyderabad. We also sell our ‘Trends in mother tongue is a bonus,” natory trade practices which products to Golconda Southern added Abhishek. Along with stifle their film’s box-office to keep a Handicraft Showrooms, A Cinema’ was the dubbed ventures of potential” added P Lepakshi Handicraft organised at other Indian languages, Venkatesh, who is into film Showrooms and others.” Lamakaan, Banjara Hills late which is about 30 per cent editing and has shot various 400-year-old art The family also conducts on Tuesday evening. of the total releases in the public service advertise- workshops to help people “It might not be surpris- Telugu states, English films ments for Hyderabad Police form alive in learn this art form. Sai Kiran ing to see that around have their individual share in recent times. says, “Many have approached 10,000 films were released at 3-5 per cent, the team The other observations public memory in four south Indian lan- said. were about how Telugu guages in the first two The ex-students of heroes like Allu Arjun and by giving it a CHERIYAL ART decades of the new millen- Bhavan’s College of Vijay Deverakonda have nium. Nearly 50 per cent of Communication and managed to enter the neigh- new touch, finds COMBINES SINGING these releases were in the Management, Hyderabad bouring state’s film markets, last six years, beginning listed out the various trends similarly the local film V SATEESH RENDITION OF 2013. This means that the that are prevalent in the industry has given space to STORIES THROUGH viewers are getting to watch four southern film markets Tamil cinema in terms of REDDY a variety of films, and a con- spread across five states. number of films released INTRICATELY siderable chuck of them are They surmised that big bud- and remakes. ILLUSTRATED Hollywood dubs,” said M get productions, unrealistic Malayalam and Kannada heriyal scroll Abhishek, a media student box-office expectations and films too have been growing paintings have PICTURES and an aspiring screenplay the variety-seeking audience at a scorching pace among more than a 400- writer at the event. have all turned the respec- the local patrons of cinema, C year-old history us with the interest to learn “In the last three years, tive film industries on its they added. The need of the and the Nakashi the art. Including us only Hollywood dubs in Telugu head, stuck in super hero- hour was to fine tune con- community use seven other families in the and Tamil film markets have ism and poor content. tent, get intensely local and these paintings to depict Cheriyal are working to save created a large market of “Added to that are the aggressively market our mythological stories by tour- this art form.” their own. This is because of struggles faced by small films, the media students ing villages. It is a tradition of The products are made for their superior production films and parallel filmmak- concluded. — PNS combining singing rendition natural objects which is help- of stories through intricately ful for the environment too. illustrated pictures. He says, “We create masks by Now, the Cheriyal paint- using coconut shells with ings have almost vanished tamarind seed paste and saw- from public memory. To give dust as the base. For bigger the ancient art a modern masks, cement moulds are touch, D Sai Kiran and his made and a newspaper is family, who belong to the placed to separate the mould Nakashi community of munity for more than 400 gave this art form an official more.” Sai Kiran completed from the half inch layer of Cheriyal of Siddipet district, years. Over the years, the recognition. After that, most his Bachelor of Fine Arts tamarind seed paste and saw- are striving hard to keep it number of people doing this of the people from my village from Sri Venkateshwara dust. We do keychains, tissue fresh in public memory by art has reduced. During started doing it again. But College of Fine Arts in boxes, pen holders, spectacle using the art as print for 1970s, my great grandfather that interest dwindled again Hyderabad. holders and small forms of masks, keychains, sarees and Venkatramaiah was the only to a handful of people. Our He adds, “After my BFA, I the mask, which can be used other types of clothes. person who participated in family persisted and now we wanted to make something as wall decorations, apart Speaking to The Pioneer, this art. My grandfather promote the art by using it different to save this art form from the traditional art. Our Sai Kiran says, “Cheriyal art learned this art from him. In on contemporary objects and armed with my family’s aim is to show this work on has been a part of our com- 1978, the state government such as keychains, masks and support, I started doing the an international platform.” 10

Hyderabad Thursday February 27, 2020 what’s brewing?

PARTY CITY GUIDE

EVENTS FILM FESTIVAL l The documentary film festival Change Chitra will be held on February 29 at Lamakaan from 2 pm.

KISI AUR KA SAPNA lSutradhar Theatre Group is staging a play Kisi Aur Floza

l Ka Sapna directed by Shahrukh Surani on March 5 at Lamakaan from 8 pm.

l Aparna and Swathi l Srija

FOOD AND FUN FOOD FESTIVAL l he Back Door cafe and bar was launched recently at Hotel Aditya Park, Ameerpet is organising kebab, Road Number 10, Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. During biryani and paratha food festival until February 29 between 7.30 pm and 11 pm. Tthe launch event, live band performed for the guests. l Vikram and Divya Reddy Socialites and models attended the event and had a gala time over the delicious food and music. l Sanjana

AN INSPECTOR CALLS l An Inspector Calls, is the Telugu adaptation of the original English play by the same name by J B Priestly written in the year. The play revolves around the alleged suicide of a young woman named Shwetha and an unsuspecting family which is visited by a mysterious Inspector. The play will be staged at Pheonix Arena tomorrow at 8 pm.

COMEDY NIGHTS lStand-up comedians Abhijeet Deshpande and Rupali Tyagi are hosting their new show Comedy Nights on February 29 at Phoenix Arena from 7.30 pm.

DIMSUM FESTIVAL l Radisson Hyderabad, Kondapur is organising Dimsum food festival until tomorrow between 7.30 pm and 11 pm. Anil and Priya l GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, send your details along with a poster and contact number to [email protected] l Kalaher Reddy l Sravan and Sneha l Priyanka Photos by SV Chary FUN

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SUDOKU Yesterday’s solution

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Rules l Each row and column can contain each number (1 to 9) exactly once. l The sum of all numbers in any row or column must equal 45. 11

Hyderabad Thursday February 27, 2020 tollywood PRABHAS TO TEAM UP WITH NAG ASHWIN Vyjayanthi Movies dropped a bomb of an announcement about Prabhas' next film. Chiru, Mahesh to NAGARAJ GOUD goes behind the scenes to find share screen space? out more arlier this week, scenes with both of them ness if indeed this piece of we’ve informed together. Initially Koratala news comes true. n a block- ter Priyanka, and you that there is eyed Ram Charan to play Touted to be a signature buster made the acclaimed an intense buzz the younger version of Koratala film wherein he announce- and successful E surrounding Chiru in the film with no will address a social issue, I ment on Mahanati, will be the Mahesh Babu’s separate screen space for the film, tentatively titled Wednesday, film’s director. participation in megastar both actors but with him Acharya, is a production Aswini The announcement Although the latter reach out to Ashwin Chiranjeevi’s next with considering Mahesh for the venture between Konidela Dutt’s Vyjayanthi has put a lid on the evinced interest in it, by The Pioneer didn’t Koratala Siva. role now, he had to tweak it Production Company and Movies — which is speculations around he couldn’t commit to elicit any response. The latest is that the a bit. He is rumoured to be Matinee Entertainments. close to completing Prabhas’ next that he it straightaway,” says a However, the source superstar’s role will last for a playing the role of a student Trisha is cast opposite 50 years in the would begin as soon as source. did add that the film good 30-40 minutes, with leader. Which is why, there Chiru in the film, while world of showbiz he wraps up his cur- Vyjayanthi Movies, will be made on a bud- an action block and a sepa- will be scenes with two of Mani Sharma is rendering — announced rent film, Radhe which produced films get of Rs 350 to Rs 400 rate song planned on him as the biggest stars of Telugu the tunes. Already on sets their next with Shyam (tentative title) like Jagadeka Veerudu crore and will be a pan- well. Word on the street has cinema together. in Hyderabad, it is being Prabhas. The with Jil fame Radha Athiloka Sundari, India affair. “As the it that both Chiru and Imagine the euphoria considered for a release in production Krishna. Directors like Subhalagnam, film’s content Mahesh will be shooting for that cinema halls will wit- mid-August. house’s in- Sandeep Vanga, Choodalani Vundhi, is universal, it will be house Surender Reddy tried Azad and Indra, chose made in Telugu-Hindi director their best to woo the not to disclose details simultaneously. The Nag actor but it seems about the genre of the actor will begin shoot- MEB Ashwin, Ashwin’s watertight film, indicating that it ing it in the second half who is script sealed the deal will be a new genre for of this year. The pre- married for him. “Even War Prabhas who will play production has been to director Siddharth a role that he hitherto going on silently for in final Dutt’s Anand pitched a story has essayed. the past three months,” daugh- to the actor recently. Multiple efforts to the source informs. leg of shooting RANA lost ow on buzz, the makers of Akhil Akkineni and L Pooja Hegde’s 30 kg for Aranya next, Most Eligible Bachelor (MEB), ctor Rana Mahabaleshwar, Mumbai in will begin full-scale promo- Daggubati lost India, and in Thailand. It took tions by releasing the film’s almost 30 kg for his 250 days to shoot and involved first single on March 2. With A upcoming trilingual 145 cast and crew. Sid Sriram crooning the Aranya, in which Rana is the protagonist in number and Gopi Sundar he will be seen all three titles — Haathi Mere composing it, the expecta- playing the role of a man who Saathi (Hindi), Kaadan tions are pretty high. They’ve lives in the jungle called (Tamil) and Aranya (Telugu). earlier created magic with Bandev. While Pulkit Samrat plays Inkem Inkem Kavali and To fit into the shape of his Rana’s parallel lead in the Vachindamma from Geetha character, Rana followed a Hindi version, southern actor Govindam. strict diet and underwent Vishnu Vishal essays the role As of now, the film, a extensive training. in Tamil and Telugu. The romantic family drama laced “Prabu Solomon sir (direc- heroines in all three versions with humour, is being shot tor) wanted everything to be are Shriya Pilgaonkar and on the outskirts of the city, real and organic. It was very Zoya Hussain. and is on its final schedule. difficult for me to lose all the The movie is inspired by an The makers are hoping to weight since I have always unfortunate event of humans wrap up the entire shoot by been a guy with a big encroaching upon the ele- March third week. physique. I had to undergo phant corridor in Kaziranga, Also featuring Aamani, extensive physical training to Assam. It traces the narrative Murali Sharma, Jayaprakash, get the lean look for Bandev. It of a man, essayed by Rana, Pragathi and Sudigali has been a wonderful learning who dedicates most of his life Sudheer in supporting roles, experience for me,” Rana said. living in the jungle, with the the film is being planned for Sumanth, The trilingual was shot in sole purpose of protecting a release in April by produc- two different countries, in four wild animals. Aranya is slated ers Bunny Vas and Vasu Srikanth to forest locations in Kerala, to hit screens on April 2. Varma. Sumanth said that he is eagerly waiting to begin shooting for the film. embark on a Expressing his happiness to be working with Srikanth, he stated, “I remember getting goosebumps watching the road trip climax of Pellisandadi as a April start for kid. And now I’m working with Srikanth.” Director Pawan said the film follows a 3,450-km bike journey of four people from Hyderabad. “Their reason SURIYA-HARI film for the trip and the obstacles they face throughout the resently this new project falls in the journey is what the film is awaiting the space of a family entertainer. about. The shooting will be release of Also, there seems to be wrapped up in a couple of P Sudha change of guard at the produc- schedules beginning March Kongara’s tion front. Instead of Suriya’s 2. Hyderabad, Nagpur, Akasam Nee own 2D Entertainments, the Jhansi, Gwalior and Manali Haddhura, which project will most likely be shep- will host the shoot,” he is based on the herded by Gnanavel Raja, who added. life of Captain is the actor’s cousin, under the Indraja said the film’s Gopinath, founder Studio Green banner. Rashmika story is unique and she has a of the budget air- Mandanna is the frontrunner performance-driven role. “I line Air Deccan, to romance Suriya in the film. was looking for roles with Suriya will begin After wrapping up this film, substance when I found this shooting for his next Suriya will begin Vetrimaaran’s movie. I will be seen as a with mass masala spe- Vaadi Vaasal, a production housewife who embarks on cialist director Hari from venture of Kalaipuli S Thanu. a journey to realise her April. The sixth film in their He also has a project lined up dreams. I will be seen in two combination was supposed to with Sun Pictures. varied looks. Srikanth and I have gone to floors by now ctor Sumanth Gopal Varma and Puri started our solo careers with but was delayed with the Ashwin, who is Jagannadh in the past, the Jantar Mantar and I’m happy actor proposing changes to going through a film also features senior to be working with him after the script. Everything is in AFTER WRAPPING UP HIS FILM WITH HARI, A lean patch, has actors Srikanth and Indraja a long time,” she said. the final stages of being SURIYA WILL BEGIN VETRIMAARAN’S VAADI signed a road in lead roles, while Husharu A Sunil Kashyap musical, locked now and the pre-pro- VAASAL movie, muhurat of which fame Priya Vadlamani is the film also features Nasser, duction has almost neared , A PRODUCTION VENTURE OF was held at Ramanaidu paired opposite Sumanth. G Easwari Rao, Ammu completion. We hear that KALAIPULI S THANU Studios, Hyderabad on Mahesh is producing the Abhirami, Pridhvi Raj, Wednesday. To mark the film under the Gurappa Saptagiri, Srikanth Iyyengar directorial debut of Guru Parameswara Productions. and Ajay Ghosh in support- Pawan, who assisted Ram Speaking to scribes later, ing roles. — NG HYDERABAD | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2020 sport 12

Griezmann rescues Barca NAPLES: Antoine Griezmann res- cued a 1-1 draw for Barcelona at Gnabry 6 London 2 Napoli in the first leg of their last- 16 tie on Tuesday. Frenchman Griezmann struck just before the hour mark in Naples Serge’s double strike sinks Chelsea at Bridge after Dries Mertens had put the AFP n LONDON Sport of his London goal streak. hosts ahead in the 30th minute with “Three goals should give us his 121st Napoli goal, drawing erge Gnabry fired Bayern a lot of confidence. But we need level with Marek Hamsik as the Munich to the brink of the to be prepared for the second leg club’s all-time top scorer. SChampions League quar- and we can’t take it serious Barcelona ended the game with ter-finals as the German’s dou- enough. 10 men after Arturo Vidal was sent ble inspired a superb 3-0 rout of “We saw last season with off with two minutes to go after Chelsea in the last-16 first leg at Liverpool beating Barcelona, we picking up two yellow cards, follow- Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. know we have to be careful and ing an angry clash with Napoli Gnabry had tormented focus.” defender Mario Rui. Tottenham Hotspur with four This hasn’t been a vintage “In the end it’s a draw that is a goals in Bayern’s 7-2 victory in year for Bayern, but they have good result considering that we north London earlier this sea- been energised since the exit of have another home game,” said son and the former Arsenal disliked boss Niko Kovac Barcelona coach Quique winger returned to the English and outclassed Chelsea Setien, with his side in a capital to push Chelsea to the in all phases. strong position ahead of the brink of elimination. None of the previous second leg at the Camp Nou The 24-year-old’s time with six teams to have won all on March 18. Arsenal was a disappointment of their Champions The clash was the first Dries Mertens (14) celebrates with Lorenzo Insigne (24) after scoring Napoli’s opener AP and he even flopped during a League group games have between the two teams and Champions League goals. Spaniard will be suspended for the loan spell at West Bromwich lifted the trophy that sea- also a CL debut for both “If Barca didn’t do today what second leg. Albion. son, but five-time winners Bayern Setien and Napoli counterpart they did three days ago (against Barcelona did not waste much But he has been reborn with will fancy their chances of break- Gennaro Gattuso, who took over Eibar) it’s to Napoli’s credit,” said time in getting on level terms, as Bayern and his two goals in the ing that duck if they can maintain after the group stage. Gattuso. Messi and Busquets combined to space of three minutes left this form. “They didn’t hurt us, they tick- “I hope that no one thinks it’s send Semedo into the box in the Hansi Flick’s side within touch- Chelsea boss Frank Lampard led us,” said Gattuso. “It went over. We know it will be very hard 57th minute. ing distance of the last eight. admitted his young team were wrong in one moment and they but nothing is finished yet. The Portuguese full-back Robert Lewandowski got “underdogs” against a club of punished us.” Napoli captain Messi fired over on nine min- crossed low for Griezmann to Bayern’s third before Chelsea Bayern’s vast European experi- Lorenzo Insigne added: “We could utes after combining well with power home right-footed. defender Marcos Alonso was ence and his pre-match predic- have won, so we’re a bit disappoint- Frenkie de Jong but Gattuso’s side “At first we found it hard to find sent off in the 83rd minute. tion proved spot on in a chasten- ed. It was emotional to face players piled the pressure on the Catalans. space, or create space or get shots Chelsea will need another ing defeat. like (Lionel) Messi.” Their pressing paid off on the on goal,” said Griezmann. Munich miracle in the second “The performance was poor Messi failed to score on his first half-hour mark, with Piotr Zielinski “But the more we saw that they leg on March 18 to overturn the and sometimes you have to be appearance at the Stadio San Paolo, breaking free down the right before were tiring, the more we were able deficit at the Allianz Arena, brutally honest. They outclassed where Napoli legend Diego finding Mertens, who curled a to push forward and make chances.” where they famously beat the us in every department and it’s Maradona reigned supreme three magnificent finish past Marc-Andre Vidal was sent off after a slid- German club in the 2012 quite sobering,” Lampard said. decades ago. ter Stegen. ing tackle on Rui before appearing Champions League final. “I’m disappointed we could- The 32-year-old Messi scored He equalled Hamsik’s record to headbutt the Napoli defender. “I have a lot of friends here. n’t do more against them. We four goals at the weekend in and is now six goals clear of The Chilean will also miss the A lot of them were in the stands have to take it on the chin and Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Eibar that Maradona, but was forced off early return leg in Spain, with defender and I think they were giving me work towards getting back to the put the Spaniards back top of La in the second half after a Sergio Gerard Pique a doubt after going off good power,” Gnabry told BT Serge Gnabry celebrates after scoring Bayern Munich’s second goal against Chelsea AP levels we want to be at.” Liga, but could not add to his 114 Busquets tackle for which the late on with an ankle injury. AFP Yufei, Marin headline Man City appeal against Euro ban Away goals rule to apply in ISL semis MUMBAI: Chenniyin FC will take on In case scores are tied after two star-studded int’l line-up AFP n MANCHESTER Fair Play Regulations.” FC Goa in the first semi-final of the legs, the “away goal” rule will CAS said it was not possi- Indian Super League on February apply that is the team which has 8 of the world’s top 10 WS & 3 of anchester City’s appeal ble to say when the matter 29 in Chennai. scored more away goals will qual- top 10 MS players set to play in Magainst their two-year would be resolved but it is The Football Sports ify for the final. the 10th edition of Indian Open European ban for breaches of expected to take several Development Limited on If the away goal rule cannot financial regulations has been months. Wednesday announced the sched- determine a winner, then the game PNS n NEW DELHI officially registered by the The adjudicatory cham- ule of the playoffs for the league, will go to the extra time in the sec- Court of Arbitration for Sport, ber said on February 14 City which will be played over two legs. ond leg. orld No 1 Chen Yufei and defending men’s CAS announced on had broken the rules by “over- Defending champions The away goal rule will not Wsingles champion Viktor Axelsen will Wednesday. stating its sponsorship revenue Bengaluru FC will take on ATK apply in extra time and the team headline a star-studded international contingent The Premier League club, in its accounts and in the and FC Goa will play Chennaiyin that scores the higher number of when the 10th edition of the India Open Super who were also fined 30 million break-even information sub- FC for a spot in the final, to be held goals in extra time will win the 500 tournament will begin here on March 24. Sonam Malik (R) with her coach Ajmer Malik PTI euros ($32.5 million) by mitted to UEFA between 2012 on March 14. semi-final. With the Olympic qualification cut-off set to European football’s governing and 2016.” In the first leg, FC Goa and If both teams score none or end on April 26, the $ 400,000 event will see a body UEFA earlier this month, Pep Guardiola’s City face Chenniyin will play at Chennai on equal number of goals in extra galaxy of stars descending at the Indian capital, Sonam makes cut had immediately contested the losing hundreds of millions of February 29, while Bengaluru and time, the winner will be decided making the upcoming edition of the Super 500 “flawed” process and stated pounds in prize money, TV ATK will clash against each other through the penalty shootout. event one of the best ever. for Oly qualifiers their intention to appeal. revenue, gate receipts and spon- at Bengaluru. Moreover, yellow cards and Yufei will be leading eight of the world’s top CAS said in a statement on sorship income should their The second-leg games are cautions accumulated from the 10 women’s singles shuttlers with the others being PTI n LUCKNOW Wednesday: “The Court of appeal fail. scheduled to be played on March league stage will not be carried for- Akane Yamaguchi, He Bingjiao, Carolina Marin, Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has Last week, City Football 7 in Goa (FC Goa vs Chennaiyin ward to the playoffs. An Se Young, Michelle Li, three-time champi- roving her mettle yet again, young registered an appeal filed by Group CEO Ferran Soriano FC) and March 8 in Kolkata (ATK However, a suspension result- on Ratchanok Intanon and India’s very own world PSonam Mailk downed Sakshi Malik for Manchester City football club Pep Guardiola during Manchester City said the club hoped to have vs Bengaluru FC) ahead of the ing from a caution in their last champion PV Sindhu, besides former World No the second time in a row, this time by pin- against the Union of European training session ManCity/Twitter their appeal heard by CAS summit clash in Goa, the weekend league game will be applicable in 1 Saina Nehwal. ning the Olympic medallist, to make it to Football Associations (UEFA). Body (CFCB) dated 14 before the start of next season’s thereafter. the first-leg semi-final. Among the men, while Axelsen will be gun- the Indian team for next month’s Olympic “The appeal is directed February 2020 in which Champions League. The organisers also announced In addition, if a player or team ning for his third title, he will have to contend Qualifiers here on Wednesday. against the decision of the Manchester City was deemed If the ban stands, it could that teams with the highest goal official receives a caution in both with fellow top-10 players, Sai Praneeth and 2018 Asked to re-appear in trials after not- adjudicatory chamber of the to have contravened UEFA’s raise questions about the future aggregate in their respective two- legs of their playoffs, he will be sus- winner Shi Yuqi. 2012 champion and former so-strong performance at the Rome UEFA Club Financial Control Club Licensing and Financial of Guardiola and key players. legged ties progress to the final. pended for the final. PTI World No 1 Son Wan Ho will be another of the Ranking series event and the recently-con- star shuttlers vying for the title. Three-time world cluded Asian Championships, the 18-year- junior champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who old Sonam tore apart the challenge of estab- reached the Barcelona Spain Masters final this lished seniors in the 62kg competition. Goodbye, tennis: Sharapova announces retirement month, will be one of the young guns capable of She first got past Radhika and then car- causing an upset. ing little for reputations, Sonam beat the AFP n MOSCOW many matches as she won and Grand Slam. She added Olympic For India’s 2015 champions Saina Nehwal Asian Championship 59kg Gold medallist was dumped out in the first Silver to her resume that year. and Kidambi Srikanth, the tournament will be Sarita Mor (3-1) in the semifinals before ive-time Grand Slam winner rounds at Wimbledon, the US Her 2014 French Open title crucial as they look to bag some valuable rank- winning by fall against Rio Olympics FMaria Sharapova, one of the Open and, most recently, the was another high after a dispir- ing points and materialize their Tokyo Olympic Bronze medallist Sakshi in the final. world’s most recognisable sports- Australian Open in Melbourne. iting injury low. dreams. 2014 Commonwealth Games Gold She pinned Sakshi in the second peri- women, on Wednesday announced Sharapova shot to fame as a “In giving my life to tennis, medallist Parupalli Kashyap, HS Prannoy, od when she was trailing 1-2 and one her retirement at the age of 32. giggly 17-year-old Wimbledon tennis gave me a life,” Sharapova Sourabh Verma, Sameer Verma and Lakshya Sen minute left in the bout. “Tennis — I’m saying goodbye,” winner in 2004, the third- said in her retirement missive. are the other Indian shuttlers who will be show- Nine wrestlers appeared in the 62kg tri- Sharapova said in an article for youngest player to conquer the “I’ll miss it everyday. I’ll miss ing their fireworks in the singles main draw. als, including 2018 World Championship Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines. All England Club’s hallowed grass the training and my daily routine: For the 2017 champion Sindhu, the tourna- Bronze medallist Pooja Dhanda and a few “After 28 years and five Grand courts. Waking up at dawn, lacing my left ment will be the perfect battleground to test her- from upper weight categories. Slam titles, though, I’m ready to She became world number shoe before my right, and closing self against the world’s best in her quest for the “There was no nervousness before the scale another mountain — to com- one in 2005 and won the US the court’s gate before I hit my Olympic Gold she missed at Rio the last time. bouts. I was determined to compete hard. pete on a different type of terrain.” Open the next year. first ball of the day. With the draw having the planet’s best shuttler, I have fought against them before and I Sharapova burst onto the scene “One of the keys to my suc- “I’ll miss my team, my coach- Chen Yufei, who began the season with the knew I had to battle it out. So I was pre- as a supremely gifted teenager and cess was that I never looked es. I’ll miss the moments sitting Malaysia Masters title, Sindhu is expected to put pared,” Sonam said. won her Grand Slams before serv- back and I never looked forward,” with my father on the practice up a flawless show in front of the home audience. Sonam said she needs to hone her style ing a 15-month ban for failing a Sharapova said on Wednesday. court bench. The tournament will also give the biggest before the Bishkek Qualifiers. drugs test at the 2016 Australian “I believed that if I kept The handshakes — win or stars a chance to improve their ranking and, in “I will try my best. I need to work on Open. grinding and grinding, I could lose — and the athletes, whether turn, better their seeding at Tokyo — something my leg defence and ground attack before the The Russian former world push myself to an incredible they knew it or not, who pushed the likes of Yamaguchi, Intanon, Marin will be Bishkek Qualifiers.” number one’s ranking is currently place.” me to be my best. hoping to do. Meanwhile, Kiran won the trial in 76kg. 373rd. She would win the 2008 “Looking back now, I realize In doubles, all eyes will be on Thailand Open The Asian Olympic Qualifiers will be Sharapova has hardly played in Australian Open and in 2012, the that tennis has been my moun- champions Satwiksairaj held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from March 27- the past year because of long- Siberian-born captured the tain. My path has been filled with Rankireddy and Chirag 29. The finalists will qualify for the Tokyo standing shoulder problems. French Open to become the 10th valleys and detours, but the views Shetty, who are current- Olympics. When she did play she lost as Maria Sharapova kisses US Open trophy AP/File Picture (Sept 9, 2006) woman to complete a career from its peak were incredible.” ly ranked 10th and are almost certain of making the trip to Tokyo. The heavily-stacked draw has Coronavirus: Six countries, including China, pull out of shooting WC in Delhi seven men’s doubles pairs from the PNS n NEW DELHI national policies,” he added, president) has informed me world’s top 10, led referring to the domestic that ‘our coach in Germany Train in India: NRAI tells shooters by World No 4 he novel coronavirus travel restrictions imposed is only available during that Takeshi Kamura and Toutbreak has prompted by the governments of these time and our shooters NEW DELHI: India’s national shoot- from the Indian Olympic Keigo Sonoda. six countries, including countries. would much rather train ing federation on Wednesday Association (IOA) or the inter- The Indian pairs the deadly disease’s epi- The NRAI chief also with him for the Olympic said it will not allow its shooters national federation, our own of Satwiksairaj centre China, to with- informed that Pakistan will events than participate in to travel abroad for training due mission in Tokyo or even our Rankireddy-Ashwini draw from next month’s also not be competing at the the World Cup’,” Singh to the novel coronavirus threat own assessment we feel there’s a Ponnappa and Pranaav shooting World Cup event as the country’s shoot- added. and won’t hesitate in pulling out threat, it isn’t worth the risk,” Jerry Chopra-Sikki Reddy here, the National Rifles ers are busy familiarising Last year, the of a Tokyo Olympics Test event National Rifle Association of need to show their best Association of India themselves with a new International Olympic in April if it becomes a health risk. India (NRAI) president Raninder form in a mixed doubles (NRAI) revealed on coach. Committee (IOC) had sus- Indian shooters are sched- Singh said. field that sees the World Wednesday. “Don’t connect last time pended all Indian applica- uled to travel to Tokyo to partic- “We are also not allowing No 1 combine of Zheng The ISSF World to this time. Pakistan were tions to host international ipate in the Olympic Test event our shooters to travel overseas to Si Wei and Huang Ya Cup is slated to be held never coming. They have events after two Pakistani slated to take place from April 16 train as well due to the virus,” Qiong leading 9 top-10 from March 15 to 26 at the two athletes who have qual- shooters were denied visas to 26 in the Japanese capital, Singh said. “If a shooter is infect- teams. Karni Singh Shooting ified for pistol events for the to compete in the World which will host the main event ed in the test event then we are The women’s dou- Range. NRAI President Raninder Singh Sodhi, Sanjeev Rajput & Manu Bhaker Tokyo Olympics,” he said Cup held here. in July-August this year. subjecting him or her to the bles section too is “There were some NRAI President Raninder won’t travel. Taiwan, which referring to the denial of The sanction was later “We have chosen our test gravest of dangers and then that packed with eight top- countries which were com- Singh told reporters. has locked down their entire visas to Pakistani shooters in lifted after assurances from event team but we are yet to shooter won’t be able to partici- 10 teams where Sikki ing but because of the “China have taken a island, Hong Kong, Macau, last year’s World Cup. the Sports Ministry that decide (on travelling there). I’m pate in the Olympics, hampering and Ashwini will be the Coronavirus outbreak, wise decision on their own North Korea and “My colleague Mr Javed political issues will not come not going to risk any of those our chances of winning a medal,” Indian team looking to their national policies dic- as a nation. They don’t want Turkmenistan have also Lodhi (Pakistan shooting in the way of granting visas kids. If we receive any advice he added. PNS leave their mark. tate that they can’t come,” to infect others and hence backed out because of federation’s executive vice to participating athletes.