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R  ACovid pandemic IIT switched to online education as laboratory training is important academics in standards. Bhubaneswar continued its it had developed a very unique and carrying on the same now,” IIT Bhubaneswar campus he State Government has academics in uncompromised and innovative online method said Director Prof Raja Kumar. has been kept Covid-free Tdecided to facilitate Covid-    standards and completed its to hold comprehensive pen He further said the lab except for five cases in 19 vaccination of the family spring-end semester examina- and paper exams, trained its courses were organised for stu- September 2020, 7 in April members of healthcare work- '   tions of 2020-21 on May 15 for faculty and applied the same dents with both physical pres- 2021 and 5 in May 2021 ers. Additional Chief Secretary, all of its students except for the very successfully to hold the ence with hands-on experience through a very strict and spir- Healtth, PK Mohapatra has    1st year B-Tech which will end-semester examination in and online by live streaming or ited implementation of the written to all district Collectors take a month and a half more May 2020. pre-recorded video of demon- Covid protocols, awareness and Commissioners of due to late admission and late “Due to the pandemic, the stration of experiments per- campaigns; and participation of Municipal Corporations in this (    starting of the semester across theory classes for the entire formed on the lab table by the the whole fraternity was vital.” regard. “I am to say that since all the IITs. During the last aca- 2020-21 too were conducted faculty members. “Keeping he added. the beginning of Covid-19 )  R pandemic, our healthcare providers have been fighting   "  relentlessly to provide quality    services to community for sav-   -*)-/61; ing valuable lives of people in  ! !  our State. en days after the demise of    !  # The vaccination of health- TRajya Sabha member and care workers started on prior- eminent sculptor Padma CUTTACK: In view of the ing the remaining period of the ity from 16th January, 2021 and Vibhushan Raghunath Covid-19 positive cases summer vacation. For the list- !%2%
"  in our State more than 95% of Mohapatra due to Covid-19, is no improvement in the con- Mohapatra surfaced today. amongst staffs of the Orissa ing of urgent cases on the healthcare workers have been his son Prashant Mohapatra, a dition of his brother Jashobant Indian cricketers Harbhajan High Court, the court on above dates, mentioning would vaccinated till date,” wrote former captain of Odisha crick- too.”Worth mentioning, Singh and Suresh Raina, among Wednesday notified that all its be made only on the preceding f late, the situation for Mohapatra. et team, too died of the disease Raghunath Mohapatra and his many others, took to their offices shall be closed from working day before the OCovid patients at the SCB “It is pertinent to mention on Wednesday morning. two sons Prashant and Twitter handles to express their May 20 to 27 with both dates Registrar (Judicial) and the Medical College Hospital in here that family members of Prasant was undergoing Jashobant were admitted to grief over the death. inclusive. Deputy Registrar (Judicial) as Cuttack has become a matter of these healthcare providers are treatment at the AIIMS here the AIIMS here for Covid-19 Born on September 1, The notification said the per the existing arrangement. concern as the authorities dis- equally at risk for Covid infec- after being infected with the treatment on April 22. 1973, Prashant was an opener offices of the High Court shall During the period from allow the attendants inside the tion because of nature of work virus last month. AIIMS On April 25, Raghunath and right-handed batsman. He resume functioning from May May 20 to 27,, only extremely Covid Ward. of healthcare providers,” he Bhubaneswar Medical was shifted to an ICU of the debuted as an under-19 player 28 as per vacation roster and, urgent matters that cannot A person said his patient said in letter. “In this context, Superintendent Sachidananda AIIMS. On May 9, 2021, he and played against Tamil Nadu. accordingly, the earlier notified wait till May 31 for listing may was about to die without oxy- patients in the ward get full it is urged to facilitate Covid- Mohanty said, “A four-member breathed his last while under- Later he debuted in Ranji dates of the Vacation Benches be mentioned before the gen as no nurse came to attend relief and care? 19 vaccination of family mem- team was treating him and con- going treatment. He was 78. Trophy against Bihar in 1990. shall stand cancelled and, Registrar (Judicial) through in time. Nurses here are very bers of healthcare providers at stantly monitoring his health Condolences poured in from After his retirement, the BCCI instead, the Vacation Benches email id: ohc.mentionmem- few in number compared to Er Bidyadhar Panda, health facilities in your dis- condition. Despite all efforts, different quarters soon after had appointed him as a match as notified, shall function on [email protected] between 11 am private hospitals. So, in absence Panchasakha Nagar, trict/corporation at suitable we could not save him. There news of the demise of Prasant referee. May 31, June 2 and June 4 dur- and 12 noon. PNS of attendants, how can the Bhubaneswar Mob: 9439128050 CVCs,” letter concluded. 
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It hit freedom movement around modern medical science and that are being administered to collaboration with Dr Reddy's powder drug packaged in small wiped out nearly 500 million different parts of the country in that time had gone weak as technology, strangest most create herd immunity fast. The Laboratories (DRL) in glucose like sachets. Half the people worldwide has been three waves, the second wave people were struggling to keep unruly of pathogens are being happiest news of all is that India Hyderabad. Prominent doc- quantity of a single packet is the most-talked-about pan- being the most devastating off the flu. The prevailing deciphered within a short peri- has come up with a wonder tors have successfully treated mixed with 100 ml of water and demic until this novel thing with record deaths. healthcare system, primitive od. All their codified secrets of oral drug that cures Covid ICU patients with the 2-DG consumed by the patient in the happened. Indians seem to be The flu peaked in Bombay and horrendously inadequate, mischief that make them tem- within three to four days, par- during the trials. All patients morning and evening for five oblivious of the fact that the in September 1918; in Madras virtually collapsed as it failed porarily difficult to contain ticularly the ‘moderate-to- recovered miraculously. or six days only. Bombay flu of 1918-1921 did in the middle of November and miserably to cope with the are unravelled by master severely’ ill patients. Many patients in the ICU It is very easy for patients have much more devastating in Calcutta a couple of months huge demand for medical researchers. The Defence Research and not responding to con- to just drink down. Most effect in India than Covid is later. attention. Now, the experts know and Development Organisation ventional medications have importantly, the price of the having now. The younger 20-40 age The consequent toll of just too well how the spiked (DRDO) has invented this sim- shown remarkable improve- drug is said to be highly afford- The Bombay flu had killed group was most affected by the death and misery coupled with viruses cheat the human cells ple sureshot drug called ‘2DG’, ment at various stages. Patients able by all though the exact  ) 20 million of the total 310 mil- disease. The spread was further the resultant economic fallout wherein they dupe the host’s which has obviously left the requiring a high level of oxygen price is yet to be revealed. lion Indians under the British exacerbated by a failed mon- subsequently led to more furi- genetic system by masquerad- developed Western nations began requiring much less the However, this drug is not to be t is not untrue that there have rule. The Spanish flu had taken soon that brought in famine- ous agitations against the colo- ing as close friends to be wel- stunned because of its superb moment 2-DG was adminis- consumed by patients in home Ibeen severe lapses on the away 150 million human lives like conditions. The underfed nial rule only when the pan- comed to do whatever they efficacy and the short time tered orally. Similarly, patients Isolation because they don’t Union Government’s planning after infecting at least 500 mil- and weak rural folks were demic subsided a little. want to with the sole objective within which they invented it. on ventilators also showed sig- require that at all. and execution fronts. lion which was one-third of the forced to move into densely The Spanish flu, as per of multiplying rapidly. Defence Minister Rajnath nificant improvement. The drug is under emer- Coronavirus had appeared as a world population. populated cities for survival. available records, had nearly There is no need to explain Singh and Union Health What all it does is cheat gency use only and not released strange, near-invincible The 1918 flu pandemic in Not surprisingly, the year 500 million people or one-third further how treatment proto- Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan the cheating pathogen by commercially in public markets pathogen in early 2020 though India between 1918 and 1921 1919 witnessed a reduction of of the world's population cols have become effective and have already released the first tempting it to devour the glu- as yet. As of now, it is to be it was discovered in China in was only a consequence of the births by around 30 per cent infected. A whopping 50 mil- what simple behaviour prac- batch of anti-Covid-19 drug '2- cose-like substance that instead administered to patients admit- December 2019. 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PModi on Tuesday visited   /6468*( arliamentarians other than augment the required basic the total collection from salary Indian Farmers Fertiliser It was alleged in the FIR Gujarat to assess the damage Pthat of the ruling BJP have healthcare facilities such as deduction would be around Rs Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO) and that IFFCO and IPL have been caused by Cyclone Tauktae JP spokesperson Sambit urged Prime Minister supporting the paediatrictric 50 crore, which is nominal a former MD of Indian Potash importing huge quantities of and announced 1,000 crore BPatra on Wednesday came Narendra Modi for immediate ICU wards at Government compared to the economic Ltd (IPL) besides others in a fertilizers running into sever- for immediate relief activities in up with some more details and restoration of the MPLADS hospitals, oxygen logistics, package announced by the graft case for allegedly import- al thousands of metric tons the State. “proof” on the alleged fund to utilise the money on essential medicines, protective government in view of the ing large quantities of fertilis- and raw materials for fertilis- The Prime Minister under- Congress tool-kit saying it was medical facilities amid the sec- kits for ASHAs, Anganwadis, outbreak. DMK’s Kalanidhi ers and raw materials at inflat- ers from various foreign sup- took an aerial survey of the authored by Saumya Varma ond phase of Covid-19 out- ANM and other mechanisms Veeraswami pointed out there ed rates to claim higher subsi- pliers. cyclone hit areas in Una (Gir – working in AICC research break. therein,” Jha mentioned in his were other ways to mobilise dies from the Government. The fertilisers were sup- Somnath), Jafrabad (Amreli), wing under Rajeev Gowda Congress chief and this is the RJD MP Manoj Jha on letter to the PM. funds. After registering the case of posed to be supplied to the Mahua (Bhavnagar) in Gujarat The “toolkit” outlining the picture of their research team. Wednesday urged the PM to Congress leader of the “There is a proposal that corruption and criminal con- farmers at subsidized rates. & Diu, according to Prime grand old party’s alleged You can see the pictures of immediately restore the party in Lok Sabha Adhir the amount of about Rs 20,000 spiracy following a reference The accused allegedly Minister’s office. attempt at defaming Prime these toolkit managers. I want Members of Parliament Local Ranjan Chowdhury in his crore to be spent on the Central from the Chemicals and cheated the Government by Thereafter, he chaired a Minister Modi and the to show this to the whole Area Development Scheme communication has said the Vista project could instead be Fertilisers ministry, the CBI on claiming higher subsidy as meeting at Ahmedabad to Government was released by country.” said Sambit Patra funds to assist the Parliamentarians were united used to combat Covid-19,” he Wednesday conducted search- IFFCO and IPL imported fer- review the relief and rehabili- the BJP leader . Presenting another picture Parliamentarians in addressing on the issue and suggested said. es at the official and residential tilizers and raw materials tation measures being under- Patra said that domain of the ‘research team’, Patra critical humans needs within that there could be a resolution “Even if it (the money premises at 12 locations includ- through Kisan International taken in Gujarat & Diu. experts during their research added that Saumya Verma can the constituencies. for restoration of the funds. saved out of MPs’ salary cut) ing the national capital, Trading FZE in Dubai (a sub- He announced a financial concluded that the tool kit be seen in the picture as well. Among others who have Under the MPLAD means a drop in the ocean, we Gurugram and Mumbai sidiary of IFFCO) and other aid of 1,000 crore to the State. was authored by Saumya He sought to reveal another raised this demand recently are scheme, MPs can recommend are happy to do so because we among others. middlemen at “highly inflated He also announced an ex- Varma and asked will Sonia picture of the alleged ‘author of Congress leader Rajya Sabha development programmes want to stand with the nation. Besides naming incum- rates covering the commission gratia of  2 lakh to the next of Gandhi and Rahul would the toolkit’ with Professor MP Digvijaya Singh and BSP involving expenditure of Rs five But this amount is just 12.5 per bent MD and CEO, IFFCO, meant for the accused includ- kin of the deceased and 50,000 respond on the issue ?. Gowda. leader and Amroha Lok Sabha crore every year in their con- cent of the money estimated for US Awasthi and then MD, IPL, ing the then MDs of IFFCO to the seriously injured in the He alleged that the toolkit “This is the toolkit gang MP Kunwar Danish Ali. stituencies. the Central Vista Project. Who Pravinder Singh Gahlaut, the and IPL,” the CBI said. cyclone in the States of Kerala, brought focus on the ongoing that defames and insults the In his letter, Digvijay Singh During the Budget session wants this project now? You agency has also named “The commission amount Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Central Vista Project. Patra country. They spread lies about pointed out that people are as well MPs urged the PM the can take that money and invest Awasthi’s sons Amol and was allegedly paid / transferred Gujarat, Rajasthan and the alleged that the tool kit had the Central Vista Project and demanding the installation of need MPLADS post the first in Covid hospitals and venti- Anupam in their capacity as by the Overseas Suppliers to UTs of Daman and Diu, and mentioned Central Vista as a ventilators,” Patra added.”Their oxygen concentrators, ventila- phase of pandemic and they lators,” said NCP’s Supriya Sule. promoters of a private firm the accused officials through Dadra and Nagar Haveli. ‘vanity project’. motive is to tarnish Prime tors, CT scan machines etc as had suggested the use of TMC leader Sougata Ray, Catalyst Business Associates sham transactions involving The Centre will be deploy- Sambit Patra further ques- Minister Modi’s image. This well as availability of Central Vista funds could be who moved an amendment to Pvt Ltd. Vivek Gahlaut, son of the top executives of the pub- ing an Inter-Ministerial Team tioned the author of the toolk- gang is responsible for the Remdesivir injections, and, diverted which in turn could be increase the salary cut to 35 per former IPL MD Pravinder lic sector fertilizer firms,” it to visit Gujarat to assess the it, Varma.”It is clearly written toolkit.” said BJP spokesperson. therefore, the use of MPLAD used for Covid fight. cent, said the government Singh Gahlaut, has also been said. extent of damage in the State, here in social media profiles of Sambit Patra also present- funds must be restored. Earlier in Monsoon session should take away the entire booked in the case. The CBI recovered 8.80 based on which further assis- Saumya Varma that she is con- ed another social media post, Some others members when the Lok Sabha unani- salary of MPs, but retain In addition to these, lakh in cash from the premis- tance will be given. nected with Congress MP linking Saumya Varma with the from Congress, DMK, NCP, mously backed the MPLADs. “You are ready to Pankaj Jain, Jyoti Group of es of U S Awasthi even as the Prime Minister assured the Rajeev Gowda. She is con- grand old party. YSRCP, TRS, TDP, BJD, BSP, Government’s move to slash spend 20,000 crore for Central Companies and Rare Earth searches continued till the fil- people of the state that the nected to the research wing of The social media post SP, RJD have raised similar salaries of MPs by 30 per cent Vista and you are taking away Group, Dubai, his brother ing of the report. Union Government would the AICC which is headed by relates to the Congress’ mani- demands. to meet the exigencies arising petty amounts from the MP,” he Sanjay Jain, President of Jyoti From the residence of extend all possible assistance Professor Gowda,” Patra said. festo during the Delhi assem- Jha in his letter to Modi out of the pandemic, said. Trading Corporation and Parvinder Singh Gahlaut, the for restoration and rebuilding Attackingat the Congress, bly elections. Patra further hit said the country’s rural geo- Opposition had asked the BJD’s Pinaki Mishra said beneficial owner of other enti- agency recovered fixed deposit of the infrastructure in the Patra showcased a picture in out at the Congress and blamed graphies have been reeling Government to restore the taking away MPLAD funds ties of Jyoti Group and Senior receipts (FDR) of over 5.5 affected areas. which Varma is seen with it for naming the Covid-19 as under the grave economic and MPLADS the funding for would “disempower” members Vice President of the Dubai- crore in his name as well as in During his visit he also high-profile people, including an ‘Indian Variant’ social shocks caused by the which has been suspended for of Parliament. While TDP’s based private corporation the name of his family mem- took stock of the situation Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Patra signed off his state- pandemic and hence there is an two years. Jayadev Galla suggested that Amrinder Dhari Singh, have bers. relating to the Covid pandem- and Professor Gowda.”As you ment by questioning if the urgent need to ramp up basic The Opposition also sug- the Government explore other also been made accused in the It also recovered 14 bank ic. Modi was received by can see, Saumya Varma is seen alleged author Saumya Varma health infrastructure. gested that the 20,000-crore expenditure cuts, Independent case. account details and docu- Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani on in this picture with Rahul is working in AICC research “While the district admin- Central Vista project should be MP Navneet Ravi Rana said Chartered Accountant and ments of around 19 immov- his arrival in Bhavnagar. Gandhi and Professor Gowda wing under Rajeev Gowda. 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 the menacing monkeys at bay. Covid-19 times, the National ly to stop the black marketing. domestically comes before   /6468*( Monkeys often keep visiting Pharmaceutical Pricing “This notice is in reference World Trade Organisation the Covid Centre in groups and Authority (NPPA) has directed to the Gazette Notification (WTO) on June 8-9, it is sug- s Chinese troops have 1   attack the personnel, especially all manufacturers/importers of dated March 31, 2020 issued by gested that Government should Astarted their military those in PPE (Personal these two medical devices to NPPA for regulation of medical look beyond this ‘stop-gap’ exercises in the Tibetan   /6468*( Protection Equipment) kits and submit maximum retail price devices under DPCO-2013 read arrangement and support indi- plateau opposite Ladakh could be risky to the patients. (MRP) by May 22. with Essential Commodities an companies and their recently, India is keeping a ontinuing its efforts to The SPCCC is located at According to various (EC) Act, 1955 with effect from research for developing ‘future close watch, Army Chief Cease the availability of the sprawling campus of the reports, amid the second wave April 1, 2020. Accordingly, vaccines’. General MM Naravane said oxygen, the Army has found Radha Soami Satsang Beas at of the pandemic sweeping MRP of medical devices cannot WTO is to take-up Indian here on Wednesday. He also a solution for efficient con- Chhattarpur here where 250 across the country, an oxygen be increased more than ten per request ‘informally’ by the said the Chinese will not be version of liquid oxygen to oxygenated beds are occupied of monkeys were seen roaming protected area, disturbing peace concentrator that normally cent (10%) in a year,” said an month-end before finally decid- able to surprise the Indian low pressure oxygen gas that by the Covid patients. at the Centre. Some of the and also rushing to get hold of costs about 50,000 to 60,000 NPPA official. ing the issue on June 8-9. forces this time on the Line of can be given to Covid-19 The Centre is manned by monkeys turn aggressive and the eatables meant for the is now being sold for a whop- “In view of the above, all Talking to the Pioneer on Actual Control(LAC) like they patients at their hospital beds. over 200 personnel of the ITBP try to attack the personnel patients. However, substantial ping 1.5 lakh in the black mar- manufacturers or importers of the issue, former Economic did last year. Giving details here on including 50 doctors, 50 nurs- deployed to look after the Covid damage to the facility or injury ket while oximeters, that indi- aforesaid medical devices have advisor to Prime Minister Atal Making this assertion, the Wednesday, the Army said es and others comprising nurs- care centre, specifically people to the personnel has been cate the level of oxygen in an been advised to ensure com- Bihari Vajpayee, Jagdish Army Chief also said the army over seven days, its team of ing assistants and security per- who are geared in PPE kits, avoided due to the alert sentries individual’s body, are being pliance of the provisions of Para Shettigar said “Indian com- had deployed sufficient num- engineers in consultation and sonnel. Pandey said. at the facility. None of the sold at a price range between 20 of the DPCO, 2013 failing mitment that vaccines and ber of troops on the LAC and material support from the During the last week, at The cutouts of baboons patients have been hurt till Rs 1,800 to Rs 3,000 which is which action may be initiated medicines for treating Covid19 they were operationally ready Council for Science and least two-three incidents have seem to be very effective as the now but few ITBP personnel about three to four times the for violation of provisions of will be used domestically and to meet any challenge. Industrial Research(CSIR) happened at the Centre and the monkeys are somehow keeping sustained minor injuries due MRP of the device. DPCO, 2013 read with EC Act, not to be exported would bring His remarks came amidst and the Defence Research monkeys have injured a similar away from entering the premis- the monkey attacks, he said. Oxygen Concentrator is a 1955,” he said about the NPPA even European countries round reports about the People’s and Development number of personnel. es. “These cutouts are ran- Amid the lurking threat device that sucks oxygen from order. relaxing patents rights.” Liberation Army(PLA)con- Organisation(DRDO) put “To counter the monkey domly rotated daily to new from the monkeys who have the atmosphere and delivers it “Medical devices industry Shettigar said Government ducting its summer time exer- together a working solution menace at the SPCCC, the places across the centre so that the liberty to enter the campus to a person suffering from res- associations of Pulse Oximeter should respect the “brand equi- cises in its depth areas on its using vaporisers, pressure ITBP has placed about 10 the monkey groups do not from any side of the huge cam- piratory illness. It is a life-sav- and Oxygen Concentrator ty” and support the research side opposite Eastern Ladakh. relief valves and liquid oxygen cutouts of baboons at vantage guess these to be static and feel pus, the locations of the deploy- ing instrument meant for home namely MTaI, AiMeD, CII, and development efforts of It is the same sector where the cylinders. points at the Centre to scare the them to be real,” he said. ment of the cutouts is con- use by those Covid-19 patients FICCI, USIBC, AMCHAM, Indian companies like Bharat Chinese troops last year “Since oxygen was trans- monkeys. The cutouts of the The cutouts were procured stantly changed to hoodwink whose oxygen saturation dips AdvaMed are hereby directed to Biotech, producing Covaxin. diverted troops from their ported in liquid form in cryo- baboons have been made in locally and the procurement the monkeys to believe that they below 80 mm Hg. Expressing disseminate this office memo- “Current vaccines are stop- exercise schedule and intrud- genic tanks, quick varying sizes and postures in cost the paramilitary just about are real ones and induce fear, displeasure at the government’s randum among its member gap arrangements and not one- ed into India at several points conversion of liquid oxygen order to imitate the real crea- 4,000 for 10 pieces. officials said, adding live failure to curb the prices, the companies and shall ensure time solution for the disease. triggering nearly ten-month- to oxygen gas and ensuring tures,” ITBP spokesperson The marauding monkeys baboons cannot be deployed in Delhi High Court had in fact compliance of the same,” NPPA We would be needing future old stand-off. availability at the patients’ bed Vivek Pandey said. destruct some of the arrange- keeping with the environmen- just a few days ago had asked said in the notice. vaccines for the society and Asked about the ongoing was a critical challenge faced In the past few days, groups ments after venturing into the tal laws. the Centre and the Delhi gov- towards this end India should Chinese drill, Naravane said it by all hospitals managing be encouraging local research is an annual feature where in Covid patients,” the state- technology and talent”, he said. troops from both the sides ment said. )
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((1(.911(-869 within the social media uni- substantiate why I believe India Facebook and the Government, The fact that the BJP, which ;6B6;16(1 verse, NGOs, and the think- remains a mature and thriving do we have any privacy left?” The is the world’s largest and rich- tanks of the Left liberals. There democracy, but have cited just answer is ‘None’. Clearly, in the est political party with a mem- ;26"9;A9; exist thriving vested political five recent instances since highest traditions of maintaining bership of 150 million, succeed- 4(1/86(1 and business lobbies within and November 2019 to reiterate the plurality, the freedom of expres- ed only partially in increasing (/1()(9/1 outside of India that target to Modi regime’s conformity and sion can never be absolute, but its footprint into West Bengal dethrone Modi for personal commitment to democratic comes with responsibility, self- despite a fiercely contested bat- 6B6/-A*6 agendas on the pretext of India’s tenets. To sum up, the Indian restraint and subjective interpre- tle, bears testimony to one of 1;9/61 descent into ‘illiberalism’. They democracy is an edifice that is tations. the fairest democracies of the all cite the familiar and cliched so deeply entrenched, it is Let’s remember that social world. /48861 tropes about the regime’s fascist impossible to reverse its trajec- media never existed during the The second exemplification 8646;90*(1 orientation as seen through tory or dismantle its institutions time of Indira Gandhi’s rule, and of conferring too much democ- "6/);A “Hindu nationalism” or “minor- even by the strongest and tallest was negligible during Sonia racy has been allowing the ity victimhood” labels that have leader of this century. Gandhi’s proxy rule during the farmer’s agitation to persist unfairly stuck with Modi. (The writer is an author, UPA years. 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As per UN Relatedly, Economic Survey sexual crimes against girl chil- reverse migration, as witnessed aim towards reducing VAW by legal contracts, and work; and Women, estimated global cost 2017-18, highlights another dren to total crime against in India with the return of the bringing about behavioural and unequal access to opportunities %'%/ 03#7%/0 associated with VAW stands at aspect of discrimination - son- children stands at about 60 per abuser; and restricted mobility. attitudinal changes from an of education and health. :. %1, US$ 1.5 trillion. meta preference, which mani- cent; the proportion being more Moreover, there also exists an early age. There is also need to Devastating evil of sexual vio- Despite adoption of the fests itself in a skewed sex ratio than 100 per cent for worst per- element of differential vulner- work together with communi- lence too persists.Agency, the UN Declaration of Elimination of last child and estimated the forming states. Also, crime ability wherein women belong- ties to raise awareness and quintessence of empowerment, of Violence against Women number of ‘unwanted girls’ in against women per one lakh of ing to minority groups; indige- work towards eradication of any cannot be manifested in an (1993) and inclusion of sub- their life-cycle, sometimes even India at 21 million. female population at all-India nous groups; rural communi- customs or traditions that make environment characterised by goals related to the same under preceding birth. Among the older age level is 57.9 per cent, with the ties; children; female migrants; the process of reform inert violence and infringement of Goal 5 (Gender Equality) of Female foeticide, a wide- groups, Human Development rate being more than 85 per disabled women; and those in and curtail efficacy of policy rights. Despite several initia- Sustainable Development Goals spread reality, has resulted in Report (2020) suggests that cent for worst performers. The regions of conflict or climate measures aimed towards com- tives, freedom from sexual vio- Simrit is the Principal, (SDG), this man-made pan- several ‘missing girls’. percentage of females (15 years National Crime Records Bureau change, are at times more plete elimination of VAW. lence remains elusive. Shri Ram College of demic still looms large. At pre- According to State of the World and above) who ever experi- data highlights that cases of exposed to VAW. In addition, strengthening Commerce, and According to WHO esti- Professor of Economics sent, it has been aggravated by Population Report (2020), there enced intimate partner vio- crime against women regis- Taking into consideration data collection pertaining to dif- mates, almost one in three and Public Policy, the natural pandemic with UN are about 142 million ‘missing lence were about 31 per cent for tered in the country were over the significant challenges posed ferent forms of violence to women (15 years or older) University of Delhi. Women terming intensifica- females’ globally, more than South Asia and Sub-Saharan four lakhs in 2019. by VAW, the Indian govern- facilitate policy making is also have been subjected to either Sanchita is Research tion of VAW during COVID- double of the 1970 estimate of Africa each, 27.9 per cent for The present pandemic has ment has put in place several critical. Last but not the least, intimate partner violence, non- Scholar, the Faculty of 19 as ‘Shadow Pandemic’. 61 million. In India, close to five Europe and Central Asia, and also corroborated that women mechanisms to ensure the safe- gendered consequences of the partner sexual violence, or both Management Studies, Pervasiveness of VAW in its lakh went ‘missing’ at birth each 23.8 per cent for Latin America are disproportionately adverse- ty of girls and women. pandemic need to be taken into at least once in their life. University of Delhi. different forms - physical, sex- year during the period 2013-17. and Caribbean. Meanwhile, ly affected at times of crisis. Going ahead, policy mak- consideration to ensure that Violence against women The views expressed ual and psychological is a glob- According to NITI Aayog’s within India, according to NITI During 2019 COVID lock- ers should focus on a collabo- both response as well as recov- (VAW) is a social mechanism are personal. al phenomenon and persists SDG Report (2019), Sex Ratio Aayog’s SDG Report (2019), down, a surge in reporting of rative approach, which includes ery mechanisms are gender that is used to relegate women across the different stages of at Birth (SRB) is at 896 (per 33.3 per cent of Indian married VAW especially domestic vio- NGOs and civil society at large sensitive.  !"$" % &% '()'('*   ; 9   
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Wednesday declined by 13 withdraw application. to date of communication of Indian citizens. Giving up the 50,000 paise to close at 73.18 against It has amended Goods and deficiency notice shall not be The Ministry of Electronics mark, the 30-share BSE index the US dollar in line fall in Services Tax (GST) rules and counted in the two years limi- and IT shot-off a letter to ended 290.69 points or 0.58 per Asian currencies ahead of the has excluded the time period tation for fresh refund appli- WhatsApp on May 18 on the cent lower at 49,902.64. On release of US Fed minutes. from date of filing of refund cation. issue, sources said and warned similar lines, the broader NSE Dollar demand from application to date of issuance In my view it should be that necessary steps in accor- Nifty fell 77.95 points or 0.52 importers and weak region- of deficiency memo by the given retrospective effect to dis- dance with law will be taken if per cent to close at 15,030.15. al risk appetite and losses in officer from the overall time pose of the pending litigations a satisfactory response was not Bajaj Finserv was the top the domestic equities also limit to file refund application. limits. on this issue before the courts,” received within seven days. laggard in the Sensex pack, weighed on the local unit. Dhruva Advisors LLP Niraj “CBIC has put rest to this Arora added. The ministry has taken a ing Indian laws and rules. products. WhatsApp - which shedding 1.68 per cent, fol- At the interbank foreign Bagri said many GST refund controversy, by amending the EY Tax Partner Abhishek strong position on the matter, In fulfilment of its sover- has 53 crore users in India as lowed by HDFC. exchange market, the domes- applications were returned on rule, and providing that the Jain welcomed the amend- and made it clear that it is not eign responsibility to protect per government data - had M&M, Bharti Airtel, tic currency opened at 73.02 the grounds of deficiency seek- time period from the date of ments, saying they were just problematic but also “irre- the rights and interests of faced severe backlash over user UltraTech Cement, Kotak Bank against the American cur- ing the company to file a fresh filing of original refund awaited and advocated by the sponsible” for the messaging Indian citizens, the government concerns that data was being and HDFC Bank. rency, but pared the gains to application. 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In balance sheets,” the RBI said in reported a better-than-expect- Sdriven by the second wave of pre-Covid levels.” bag this year after the which the Central Government BI Governor Shaktikanta a statement post the meeting ed net profit of 8,781.30 crore o ease compliance burden Covid-19 in India has emerged According to Nayar, indi- Government announced a hike was giving a subsidy of 500 RDas on Wednesday asked held over video conference. in the March quarter, helped by Ton listed entities, Sebi on as a concern, ratings agency cators such as GST e-way in the subsidy amount from per bag. state-owned banks to quickly Earlier this month, the a surge in refining margins as Wednesday proposed merger ICRA said. bills, electricity generation, 500 to 1200. The decision So the companies were implement measures governor had announced a higher crude prices boosted the of listing rules pertaining to ICRA also cautioned that vehicle registrations, rail was taken after a high level selling fertilizer to farmers for announced by the central bank slew of measures, including inventory value. Standalone debt securities and non- con- bruised sentiment, high health- freight traffic, etc displayed a meeting chaired by Prime 1200 per bag,” the PMO said recently in the “right earnest”, term liquidity facility of Rs net profit in January-March vertible redeemable prefer- care and fuel expenses will slowing sequential momen- Minister Narendra Modi on in a statement. and to continue focussing on 50,000 crore to ease access to was at 8,781.30 crore, or  9.56 ence shares into a single reg- limit discretionary purchases in tum in April 2021, reflecting Wednesday. Recently, the international steps to enhance the resilience emergency health services, to a share, compared with a loss ulation. the immediate term. the rise in Covid-19 cases The Government spends prices of phosphoric acid, of their balance sheets. further improve lending to of 5,185.32 crore in the same The proposal is aimed at Furthermore, the agency and imposition of localised about 80,000 crore on sub- ammonia etc. used in DAP Das during a meeting with MSME sector, restructuring of period a year back, IOC harmonising with the expects a cut-back in spending restrictions. sidies for chemical fertilisers have gone up by 60% to 70%. the MDs and CEOs of public loans, and rationalisation of Chairman S M Vaidya said. Companies Act, 2013, and on contact-intensive services. “The early data available every year. With the increase in So the actual price of a DAP sector banks acknowledged the compliance to KYC, in wake of The rise in profitability was due maintaining consistency with “As expected, the shrunk- for May 2021 confirms that this subsidy in DAP, Government bag is now 2400, which could important role being played by the second wave of the Covid- to higher inventory gain and the Sebi’s LODR (Listing en base of the nationwide lock- trend is continuing, as the of India will spend an addi- be sold by Fertilizer companies PSBs in extending various 19 pandemic. higher petrochemical margin Obligations and Disclosure down in April 2020 has boost- lockdowns have both been tional 14,775 crore as subsidy at 1900 after considering a banking facilities including Other matters that came up in the fourth quarter of 2020- Requirements) rules and ed the pace of year-on-year extended, and spread to other in Kharif season. subsidy of 500. With todays credit facilities to individuals for discussion during the meet- 21 (April to March) fiscal, he Debenture Trustees norms, the (YoY) expansion of several states, to curb the second wave “Thus, despite the rise in decision, farmers will continue and businesses while tackling ing, included the current state said at a conference call with regulator said in a consultation high-frequency indicators in of Covid-19.” international market prices of to get a DAP bag for 1200. the challenges brought on by of the financial sector. reporters. IANS paper. April 2021, resulting in a wide- As per ICRA, the YoY per- DAP, it has been decided to The opposition parties the pandemic. 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After a trial crisis to help those in need. hospital in Delhi broke down stated that nation’s healthcare sector have testant that regular ration would run, the centre was up and run- Many of them don’t have the plat- while admitting that his hospital through the been thoroughly exposed over be provided to everyone, howev- ning by 10 am on Tuesday, May forms to have their fundraisers barely had any oxygen left, she fundraiser, the past one year. In these uncer- er, long the lockdown continues. 18. Amitabh ji donated the amplified enough to make an chose to act right away. The actor they have tain times, many names from the Stories like this help preserve equipment and infrastructure impact, and this initiative will procured as many oxygen cylin- obtained Bollywood fraternity have one’s faith in humanity. for the facility and all necessary help them do just that. ders as she could and tweeted for over $3 stepped up in varying aspects. permissions have been granted Using her fan base and net- assistance in transporting them million. While there have been many ANUSHKA SHARMA by the BMC.” works, Diana plans to help ampli- from Mumbai to Delhi. Later on, She further questions raised with respect to Anushka Sharma, Pandit, who helped scores of fy the work of these she shared the news that a revealed the nature of their philanthropy, along with husband daily wage workers in the indus- individuals/organisations and ‘Twitter friend’ had assisted her that with the it has to be said that they are, at and cricketer Virat try during the lockdown last year, help as many people as possible in getting the cylinders to the fund collected least, making a difference. Kohli, donated 2 also recently synergised with in the process. hospital the very next morning. so far they were able to procure Listed below are a handful of crores to a week- Ajay Devgn to establish a 20-bed Known for her humanitari- 500 oxygen concentrators, 422 such people: long fundrais- ICU facility for COVID-19 an work, Diana was also at the ANUPAM KHER oxygen cylinders and even man- er they kick- patients at Shivaji Park and is helm of The Khaki Project last Anupam Kher Foundation in power for 10 vaccination centres SONU SOOD started on working and scouting loca- year, providing Mumbai’s police collaboration with Dr Ashutosh that’ll help over 6,000 people to Any such list deserves May 7, 2020. tions to set up another one in force with much-needed supplies Tewari (Global Cancer get vaccinated over the next two Sonu Sood right at the top as Last week, Borivali. such as masks, sanitisers etc. Foundation, USA) and months. he has turned into a real-life the power He further expressed, Baba Kalyani, (Bharat hero with his uncondition- couple took “The industry must come SALMAN KHAN Forge, India), recently AKSHAY KUMAR AND al service to fellow citizens. to social media together at this time to help as Last month, videos sur- started an initiative TWINKLE KHANNA The actor has been at the to release a state- many people as possible. We are faced of the actor sam- called Project Heal Akshay Kumar recently forefront ever since the ment saying that their facing an economic, humanitar- pling food before they India. donated 1 crore to former first nationwide lockdown, fundraiser on Ketto to generate ian and social crisis at a scale that were packed and sent Last weekend, Indian cricketer, now politician, helping stranded migrant funds for COVID-19 relief in would have been unimaginable out to frontline work- Project Heal India Gautam Gambhir’s foundation, workers and students in India had surpassed expecta- even last year. And those who ers. donated several which is helping distribute free reaching home, arranging tion by raising over 11 crore and can, must do everything to A member of Shiv oxygen concen- food, medicines and much-need- for medical resources like the funds will go to ACT Grants, change the bleak narrative Sena’s youth wing, the trators and Bilevel ed oxygen to the needy. Akshay, oxygen cylinders, beds and a COVID-19 relief organisation. around the pandemic to one that political party co-ordi- Positive Airway who has just recov- medicines. Last year the duo had donat- gives hope.” nating relief work with the Pressure (BiPAP) ered from Earlier this month, ed to the PM CARES fund as well actor, shared that Salman Khan machines to Brihanmumbai COVID-19 Sonu was seen in an as the Chief Minister’s Relief DIANA PENTY came to check the quality of Municipal Corporation (BMC), after being episode of the third sea- Fund (Maharastra). While they For many battling COVID- food that was sent out. Maharashtra, for relief work dur- hospi- son of the reality dance refrained from revealing the 19 in India today, the treatment “Salman bhai has immense ing the health crisis. It has initi- talised, show Dance Deewane, details, it was reported that the and hospitalisation is a huge respect for frontline workers. ated various donations to differ- had where he received a couple donated 3 crores to the financial burden which many of His mother even sends hand- ent medical institutions of the donated warm welcome and sev- PM CARES fund. them are unable to fulfil. With no made tiffin for the police per- country under its first leg of  25 eral contestants paid help on the horizon, many are sonnel that have been stationed operations. It aims at providing crore for tribute to him. Uday AMITABH BACHCHAN, turning to crowdfunding to help outside his house on security critical lifesaving equipment and PM Singh, a resident of a small AJAY DEVGN AND PRODUC- ease the burden. duty. He thought since the lock- other life-supporting devices to CARES town Neemuch, Madhya ER ANAND PANDIT With #EveryLifeMatters, an down is going on and these medical institutions and hospitals Fund last year. Pradesh, performed a special Their camaraderie and long initiative in association with workers are on duty 24/7, we across India. His spouse, Twinkle Khanna, act saluting Sonu’s contribution working association is well- Ketto India, Diana Penty aims to should start sending food pack- has been actively using her towards daily wagers and known in and outside industry raise awareness and help provide ets and try to make it easier for PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS Twitter account to share relevant COVID-19 affected people. circles. Now, veteran producer relief and financial support to them,” the Shiv Sena worker She has been actively using updates in the fight against the While thanking him for his Anand Pandit and Amitabh those who need help in these said. her social media to share pandemic. Earlier this month, efforts, Uday shared how his Bachchan have joined hands to testing times. Last year, Salman rallied COVID-19 resources since the she tweeted that the couple suc- entire village survives on daily extend urgent COVID-19 care to Through this initiative, his Bollywood friends to help second wave began. On Friday, cessfully secured 100 oxygen wages, and with the lockdown in Mumbaikars with a fully Diana will use her social media send care packages to migrant she and husband Nick Jonas generators for those in need, in place, they have been left with- equipped 25-bed facility in Juhu. to highlight individuals in dire workers stranded during the launched a fundraiser, a partner- association with Daivik out any earning. Pandit, who also helped set need of financial support for nationwide lockdown. ship between the Priyanka Foundation. /!  > ? 2.-& 211                  1 "     

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He Museum Day on May 18, 2021. gen generation plant, setting up of informed that in case of regular ade- The Minister of State for Culture infant intensive care unit etc. should quate supply of oxygen, four thousand and Tourism (IC), Prahlad be completed in a time bound manner. oxygen beds can be increased in 17 Singh Patel, highlighted impor- This will enable us to counter the sec- hospitals. tance of museums and cultural ond wave of the pandemic as well as Medical Secretary, Siddharth spaces in bringing our cultural the third wave. In addition, the pres- Mahajan, shared that there has been wealth to the masses. sure on district and divisional hospi- some decrease in the number of active The objective of tals will be reduced. cases in the state since last few days and International Museum Day is to Gehlot was conducting a high- it has come down to approximately 1, raise awareness about the fact level review on Tuesday night through 59,000. The recovery rate has increased that museums are an important a video conference on other related to around 81 per cent. The availabili- means of cultural exchange, topics including lockdown and avail- ty of oxygen beds has improved in the enrichment of cultures and ability of resources. He said that in the hospitals associated with the district development of mutual under- districts of Jaipur, where the rate of and medical colleges due to the pres- standing, cooperation and peace infection is high, the system of Micro sure of Kansa. RUHS also has an among people. Containment Zone should be strength- increased number of discharge patients The theme for this year’s ened further. Door-to-door survey and compared to the new admissions. International Museum Day was distribution of drug kits should be suggested to make the installation Chief Secretary, Sudhansh Pant, said Aruna Rajoria, CEO of Rajasthan The Future of Museums: Recover expedited. He shared that many large process of oxygen generation plant that in the last four-five days, the rate Health Assurance Agency, said that the and Reimagine. private hospitals have oxygen supply; more decentralised. of the virus in Jaipur has come down Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Prahlad Patel delivered the they should be encouraged to supply Chief Secretary, Niranjan Arya, from 30 per cent to around 22 per cent. Insurance Scheme calls for quick res- keynote address at the virtual liquid medical oxygen through said that he is in constant touch with There has also been some decrease in olution of patients’ problems, the cen- programme. Highlighting the ferent ways that interests people. Two panel discussions were pipeline and to set up their own oxy- the Union Home Secretary and the the number of deaths. tre has been established. Since May 1, importance of culture, he said, We must create more such organised at programme with gen generation plant. Chief Secretary of Gujarat regarding Principal Government Secretary 12,700 patients have availed the “Culture is a true reflection of spaces for exhibiting our cultur- the following themes: Gehlot said that it is worrying to the intensity of the tauktae cyclone. He Medical and Health, Akhil Arora, scheme. Most of the 94 crore claims development and level of civil- al wealth to bring it to the mass- Reimagining museum and cul- see many cases of black fungus in said that with the entry in Rajasthan, informed that the rates of treatment of submitted so far in the scheme have isation of a country. India is a es, which is also a dream of the ture study programmes to cre- COVID patients. For this, special its intensity is expected to decrease. black fungus disease in private hospi- been paid. storehouse of archaeological Prime Minister Narendra ate new pathways to the future; treatment facility should be made Strong winds and heavy rains are fore- tals will be determined soon. He Additional Chief Secretary, treasures and its cultural rich- Modi.” and the many shades of online available in hospitals. Minister of cast at some places in the southern and informed that a tender has been issued Subodh Agrawal, Director General of ness is famous all across the “We have to present the cor- interaction and engagement, State for Medicine and Health, Dr northern parts of the state. In view of for the purchase of medicines required Police, ML Lathar, Principal Secretary world. However, we may have rect history and facts, and muse- and what it means for the muse- Subhash Garg, informed that the this, all other necessary arrangements for the treatment of this disease. Home, Abhay Kumar, Vice Chancellor lacked the excellence in show- ums can contribute towards it in ums. Experts from various fields recruitment of Lab Technician and have been ensured, including adequate Personnel will be appointed in private of IUHS, Dr Rajababu Panwar and casing our boundless culture in a big way,” he added. Prahlad such as culture, museology, Radiographer needs to be finalised buffer stock and alternate supply of hospitals to help the beneficiaries of the Principal of SMS Hospital, Dr Sudhir the manner it is done abroad. Patel expressed his gratitude to anthropology and heritage soon. This will provide adequate para- electricity in districts and hospitals by Chief Minister Chiranjeevi Health Bhandari also expressed their views in Museums play a pivotal role in those who have contributed in among others participated in medical staff in CHC and PHC. He lifting oxygen in advance. Additional Insurance Scheme, which will help in the conference. showcasing our culture in dif- the development of museums. the discussion. ) ""  P220@@0501500

ndian classical dancer, actor, film producer Arushi has been felicitated with multiple Iand environmentalist — Arushi Nishank — award and recognitions by Government of India '031%2)3/7)Q believes that talent is not what gets appreciat- and Uttarakhand. She is also an active promot- ed through material kinds, but a power that er of social reforms programmes led by the gov- enlightens the inner soul and radiates it ernment. Apart from being a dedicated Kathak hen I first met Dr K.K. vibrancy to the world around. dancer of global repute, she has left her foot- WAggarwal ten years ago, my first She recently announced her Bollywood print in the fields of entrepreneurship, poetry, reaction was: Why hadn’t I met him debut, in association with T-Series, with the literature as well as film production. sooner. He was that sort of person. At music video Wafa Na Raas Aayee. The song, She has contributed towards environment the time, he was the spirit behind the within few hours of the release, crossed 100 mil- by actively joining the drive of Sparsh Ganga MTNL Health Mela, an annual free lion views. Campaign in 2008. Arushi has also chaired the medical check-up, health awareness Arushi said that the shoot and the whole International Women Empowerment Summit, and lifestyle jamboree that thousands process was initially a bit challenging for her which was supported by the United Nations. As of people attended. Every year, he as it was her first project. The daughter of the a chairperson, she is actively working towards would add additional elements to the Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal the cause of lower girl ratio, women participa- event, making it more widespread, Nishank, said, “I hardly knew the technical lan- tion in different sectors, their safety and inclusive and holistic. guage but my co-stars and director were so cor- improving economic independence for woman I had approached him to seek porative and helpful that I could execute through education. some guidance in organising a large everything with complete ease. Moreover, the She has composed and performed in more medical camp in Rajasthan. He was shoot was in Kashmir in the month of January. than 15 countries in the timespan of 16 years. much enthused by the proposal and You must imagine the weather conditions there. Arushi established her own production house hand-held the organisers in every It was really difficult to shoot in the ‘not so — Himshrri Films. In 2018, she produced a aspect of the event, from patient and innovative ways to improve taxpayer diagnosed a rare disorder in the knee friendly’ weather. However, I must say that the regional film Major Nirala under her banner. crowd management, roping in hospi- compliance. One day, he suggested of a close relative, he encouraged me journey has been delightful.” She certainly seems to be the jack of all trades. tals, medical experts, pharmaceutical that he and other leading cardiologists to publish it. companies and philanthropists to appear in an advertisement to inform Watching him at work was a les- ensure that the event was a resound- taxpayers that paying their taxes on son in nurturing talent around him, ing success. This was when he intro- time was good for their hearts. How pushing them into challenging assign-  ""    duced me to Dr Naresh Trehan, who he convinced other luminaries of the ments and tougher roles. The story of went on to perform several heart surg- field to lend their name to the ad, I Dr Aggarwal’s round-the-clock com- eries on children from poor families would never know. Around the same mitment ever since COVID-SAR-2 in the state. I kept in touch with Dr time, I fainted at home. My hysterical pandemic befell India is well-known Aggarwal thereafter. Every time we wife rushed me to Moolchand by now. His journey during the past  "    spoke or met, he emphasised the need Hospital where Dr Aggarwal quickly one and half years saw him emerge as to educate people about healthy prac- took over my management, rushing the leading public intellectual of the tices. His busy schedule, often at the me through diagnostic and interven- pandemic. Single-handedly, support- r Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union expense of his own health and leisure, tional procedures within minutes. I ed by volunteers who subscribed to his DMinister of Social Justice and would be crammed with initiatives. was conscious enough to overhear his vision of health for all, he delivered sci- Empowerment, virtually launched His palette was rich, his initiatives exchange with an ER physician in entifically validated information to a six month Community Based spanned advancement of public which, failing to make headway with millions in small easily digestible Inclusive Development (CBID) awareness of medicine to making my wife, he said he would sign the bites day after day, took questions from Programme in the presence of quality medical services available to consent form as my father. That was every part of India, and kept his fol- Krishan Pal Gurjar, Union Minister the needy. Whenever I offered to pay the moment when I realised I would lowers abreast of fresh developments. of State, Social Justice and him consultation fees for seeing an do just fine. Whenever I visited him Incidentally, ‘single-handedness’ was Empowerment, Barry O’Farrell, indigent patient I had referred him, he afterwards, follow-up would last just nothing new to him. His efforts have Australian High Commissioner at would shrug it off. After he became the a few minutes. He would quickly zoom trained millions in CPR techniques. It New Delhi, Manpreet Vohra, High among these workers to enhance English, Hindi and seven other Understanding signed between the President of the Indian Medical out to larger purpose of human life. is hard to put a number on the lives Commissioner of India to Australia their ability for successfully dis- regional languages, namely, Government of Australia and the Association, the place was soon crack- This was inexplicably uplifting and saved by his efforts. He was an edu- at Canberra and Anjali Bhawra, charging their duties. These work- Gujarati, Marathi, Odiya, Bengali, Government of India on November ling with energy and initiative. I was therapeutic. Soon, he became physi- cator to his last breath. In his last pub- Secretary (DEPwD) Government of ers will be called Divyang Mitra. Telugu, Tamil and Garo. The class- 22, 2018 for cooperation in disabil- in the building next door and would cian and healer to my whole family. lic video, he declared, even as he India. The Rehabilitation Council of es for the first batch of about 600 ity sector. The content and curricu- often walk across to his office during His ability to connect with everyone breathed oxygen through a nasal can- The programme aims to create India intends to roll out the course students are expected to commence lum of the course has been devel- lunch for instant warmth and inspi- ensured that my wife and my daugh- nula, the ‘show must go on’. In the bat- a pool of grass-root rehabilitation initially on a pilot basis for two by August, this year. Mode of train- oped by an expert committee com- ration, which he could deliver in ters had established independent tle against ignorance and misinforma- workers at community level, who batches in seven National Institutes ing for this course would be both prising experts drawn from both amazingly large quantities in seconds. channels of communication with him tion, he led from the front. Every can work alongside ASHA and of the Department of offline/online taking into account, India and Australia. The National Although always at the centre of a in no time. After examining my Teacher’s Day on September 5, also his Anganwadi workers to handle cross Empowerment of Persons with the prevailing COVID-19 scenario. Board of Examination in cloud of admirers, he made room for father-in-law’s heart, who was then in birthday, we will have an opportuni- disability issues and facilitate inclu- Disabilities and seven to nine vol- This CBID course has been co- Rehabilitation under the those at the periphery, ordering and his seventies, Dr Aggarwal told him ty to remember him and to keep walk- sion of persons with disabilities in untary organisations having expe- designed by Rehabilitation Council Rehabilitation Council of India reordering his time frantically to he would go on to live a hundred years. ing the path he illuminated. I miss you, the society. The programme has rience in Community-Based of India and University of will conduct examinations and accommodate those who most need- That assurance has been central to my sir. I speak on behalf of millions. been designed to provide compe- Rehabilitation programme. Initially Melbourne as a joint initiative award certificates to pass-out can- ed it. father-in-law’s willpower to keep (The writer, Dr Amandeep Singh, tency-based knowledge and skills the programme will be available in under the Memorandum of didates. At the time, I was thinking of going. Once, when I thought I had is a physician and a civil servant.) 79 
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The former Lyon forward Presnel Kimpembe, Jules in a tough group and start their Czech Republic and Croatia at Patterson is another high- “Thank you to my family, had not been selected since the Kounde, Clement Lenglet, Euro 2020 campaign against Hampden either side of a trip ly-rated teen talent, with his my friends, my club... and to all sextape scandal involving his Benjamin Pavard, Raphael world champions France on to Wembley to face old rivals Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard those who have always support- former International teammate Varane, Kurt Zouma. June 15 in Munich, where they England in June. even claiming the defender ed me and give me strength Mathieu Valbuena broke in Midfielders: N’Golo Kante, also face holders Portugal four Clarke had previously was one of the nation’s “bright- every day.” 2015. Thomas Lemar, Paul Pogba, days later. resisted calling up Chelsea est prospects ever in terms of Benzema, who has scored The case revolves round a Adrien Rabiot, Moussa Sissoko, Bayern Munich forward midfielder Gilmour for World right-back”. AFP 27 goals for France in 81 plot to extort money from Corentin Tolisso Müller and Dortmund defend- appearances, was named as Valbuena by threatening to Forwards: Wissam Ben Yedder, er Hummels have been recalled missing are injured Barcelona finals, but may have to join the this season’s best French play- make a sex video public. Karim Benzema, Kingsley because “in terms of leadership, goalkeeper Marc-André ter German’s training camp after er playing abroad by the coun- Benzema will be vying for Coman, Ousmane Dembele, they can also give the team a Stegen and Borussia Dortmund the start date on May 28. try’s players’ association earlier a place in the starting XI with Olivier Giroud, Antoine lot,” Löw added. midfielder Marco Reus, who on Tuesday. Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, “We lacked stability and made himself unavailable on GERMANY SQUAD He has netted 29 times for For a while, Benzema tar- Marcus Thuram. experience in some games. Tuesday after an injury-hit sea- Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Real Madrid this term, passing geted Giroud on social media Müller and Hummels have son. Kevin Trapp, Bernd Leno. 20 league goals in all three sea- saying that while he was a HUMMELS ALSO BACK played very well this season, A surprise choice is Defenders: Antonio Ruediger, sons since Cristiano Ronaldo Formula One car, the 34-year-   Germany head coach they can lead.” Monaco forward Kevin Volland Mats Hummels, Matthias left the Santiago Bernabeu for old Giroud was a “go-kart”. Joachim Löw on Wednesday Three names will be as back up for Chelsea striker Ginter, Niklas Süle, Emre Can, Juventus in 2018. Deschamps also named in- named Thomas Müller and trimmed from the final 23-man Timo Werner. Lukas Klostermann, Robin “How was it done? We form Monaco forward Wissam Mats Hummels in the 26-man squad for the European “We saw what he did in Gosens, Robin Koch, Christian made contact, we fixed an Ben Yedder in the squad, but provisional German squad for Championship from June 11 France, he scored 16 goals and Guenter, Marcel Halstenberg. appointment and we saw each France kick off their Euro Les Bleus have impressed at has left out World Cup-winning the Euro 2020 finals, ending the until July 11. also looks very good physical- Midfield/Forwards: Joshua other,” said Deschamps. 2020 campaign against three- major tournaments without centre-back Samuel Umtiti. pair’s two-year exile. Eight Bayern Munich play- ly,” explained Löw. Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan, “I never said anything bad time winners Germany in Benzema, reaching the Euro “Back again,” Müller, 31, ers have been named, including Real Madrid midfielder Serge Gnabry, Kai Havertz, about him on a human level. Munich on June 15, face 2016 final on home soil before FRANCE SQUAD posted on Twitter underneath captain Manuel Neuer as well as Toni Kroos has been included Toni Kroos, Leon Goretzka, From the start, there was a rela- Hungary in Budapest four days losing to Portugal and lifting Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, a picture giving the thumbs up. 18-year-old Jamal Musiala, who despite testing positive for Timo Werner, Thomas Müller, tionship of trust. We are not later and finish their Group F their second World Cup three Mike Maignan, Steve Hummels, 32, also reacted, opted for Germany over Covid-19. Leroy Sane, Jonas Hofmann, going to go back over what hap- schedule against holders years ago in Russia, defeating Mandanda. on Instagram: “I am glad to be England this year. Loew is “full of hope” that Jamal Musiala, Florian pened.” Portugal on June 23. Croatia 4-2 in the final. 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League after a crucial 2-1 win he 2021 Asia Cup, which ustralia’s cricketers will play against top-four rivals Leicester, CITY STUNNED Twas shifted from Pakistan Atheir first ever Test match while Brighton staged a superb With the title wrapped up, to Sri Lanka, was on against Afghanistan in Hobart fightback to beat champions Manchester City are fine-tun- Wednesday called off due to later this year ahead of hosting Manchester City as fans ing their preparations ahead of rising Covid-19 cases in the the Ashes against England, offi- returned to the Premier League the Champions League final island nation. cials announced on Thursday. on Tuesday. against Chelsea in Porto on The Asia Cup, which was A tour by Indian women’s Supporters have been May 29. last held in 2018, was scheduled cricket team was also confirmed allowed back into Premier But Pep Guardiola’s side to be held in June but Sri with the bilateral series kicking League matches this week for were beaten for the second Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley de off the International schedule for the first time since December time in their last three games Silva announced that it will be Meg Lanning and Co. However, following the UK’s easing of after a second-half collapse at difficult for them to conduct the details of that tour are yet to coronavirus restrictions. the Amex Stadium. the tournament. be confirmed. Around 8,000 fans were at Ilkay Gundogan headed “Due to the prevailing sit- The women’s team will also Afghanistan cricket team is one hopeful England’s band of vocif- Stamford Bridge as Chelsea City into the lead from Riyad uation, it will not be possible to host England for the multi-for- of the most uplifting in erous travelling fans would be moved into the third place at Mahrez’s second-minute cross. play the tournament in June mat Ashes. International sport, and their allowed to travel for the Ashes Leicester’s expense, while 7,900 the deadlock in the 47th minute stoppage-time after a brawl Joao Cancelo was sent off in the this year,” De Silva told “We are also incredibly record of three wins from their series, which concludes at Perth saw Brighton’s dramatic 3-2 when Antonio Rudiger bundled erupted featuring virtually 10th minute after the City reporters. excited to welcome Afghanistan first six Tests prove they truly in January, but that depended on victory against City. home after a corner was unwit- every player and members of defender hauled down Danny The tournament was sup- to our shores for a historic first belong at this level,” added Government Covid restrictions There were 10,000 United tingly flicked on by Leicester’s both teams’ coaching staffs. Welbeck. posed to be hosted by Pakistan Test match against Australia,” Hockley. over arrivals and quarantine. fans at Old Trafford for their 1- Luke Thomas. Jorginho dou- Chelsea will be guaranteed Phil Foden increased City’s but since India were unlikely to said Cricket Australia’s interim Afghanistan were granted They announced an Ashes 1 draw with relegated Fulham bled Chelsea’s lead with a 66th- to finish third if they win at lead in the 48th minute with a travel there due to political ten- CEO Nick Hockley. Test status in 2018 with series that includes a day-night and 8,000 at Southampton for minute penalty after VAR ruled Aston Villa in their last game of fine solo effort, only for sion between the two nations, The five-day match will be Australia originally planning to second Test in Adelaide and the their 2-0 defeat against Leeds. Wesley Fofana fouled Timo the season on Sunday. Leandro Trossard to get one it was shifted to Sri Lanka. played at Hobart’s Blundstone face them for the first time in traditional Boxing Day match at Chelsea avenged Saturday’s Werner. Having won the FA Cup for back moments later. Adam With all the teams plan- Arena from November 27, with the longest form of the game the Melbourne Cricket Ground 1-0 FA Cup final defeat against Kelechi Iheanacho set up a the first time, fourth-placed Webster equalised with a ning for their FTPs for the next Australia then facing England at last year, but that match had to as the third Test. Leicester to steal a march on the tense finale when the Leicester Leicester is three points ahead thumping header in the 72nd two years, the continental Brisbane’s Gabba ground in the be scrapped as the coronavirus Sydney, however, will be the Foxes in the race for the top striker slotted home in the of fifth-placed Liverpool, but minute before Dan Burn showpiece might only find a first Test of the five match Ashes pandemic ravaged the global venue for the fourth Test, rather four. 76th minute. But Chelsea held the Reds would go above them grabbed the winner from close slot after the 2023 ICC 50-over series beginning December 8. cricket calendar. than the series finale as has been Thomas Tuchel’s side broke on and emotions ran high in on goal difference if they win at range four minutes later. World Cup. “The story of the Earlier, CA said they were customary.  $     - !P $  0$ 

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