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lot machines switched off, blackjack tables deserted... several of the s a way to restrict congregation of public at railway stations in the oe Biden has won the Democratic primary in Washington state, US he head of Israel's shadowy Shin Bet internal security service said on Sbiggest casinos in Las Vegas shut their doors Tuesday to tackle the Acontext of the accelerating spread of Covid-19, the Jmedia have projected, in another boost for the frontr- TTuesday that his agency received Cabinet approval overnight to start spread of the new coronavirus. The sweeping closures deal a heavy SCR, like other railway zones, has increased the price unner who is hoping to build an insurmountable lead deploying its counter-terrorism tech measures to help curb the spread blow to tourists and gamblers — and many of the city's vulnerable of platform ticket with effect from Tuesday midnight. over rival Bernie Sanders. After most of the votes were of the Coronavirus in Israel. While Nadav Argaman acknowledged that contract workers. The virus claimed its first victim in Nevada on This is purely to discourage non-essential visit counted on Monday night, NBC and the New York using the agency's capabilities on sick Monday, with a death reported in Clark County, which to railway stations, say railway authorities. The Times called the result -- a narrow victory for Biden, Israeli citizens deviates from Shin encompasses the Las Vegas Strip, a street packed with revised price of platform ticket at major railway who is up against Sanders for the chance to chal- Bet's typical operations against world-famous hotels and casinos. US authorities stations and at all Suburban Stations will be lenge President Donald Trump in November. They Palestinian militants, he said the goal have recommended that mass events with 10 or Rs 50, while at small stations, it will be Rs said that Biden had won 37.9 percent of the vote, was still in line with its overall mission more people be canceled, MGM Resorts said. 20 until 31" March 2020. with Sanders close behind with 36.4 per cent. of “saving lives.” GOOD NEWS 250 Indians in Iran test corona 1st person in US gets positive, India cases hit 137 PNS n NEW DELHI existing stockpile of reagents to 1 million tests which would be Over 250 Indians have tested available soon. The WHO has trial coronavirus vaccine positive in Iran, government also been requested to provide officials in New Delhi said on additional 1 million probes for New drugs must pass through three iterative phases of clinical trials Tuesday. As of Tuesday, the testing," said the research body. total number of confirmed The government has also Jagan’s PNS n SEATTLE COVID-19 cases across India come up with a comprehensive stands at 137. guideline for dead body man- reaction PIN POINT A healthy volunteer in Seattle China vaccines’ Meanwhile, the ICMR, the agement after three people to SEC’s is the first person in the U.S. to government's apex research died because of the deadly action poses receive a dose of an experimen- clinical trials soon, body has recommended that virus. tal coronavirus vaccine as part private hospitals should offer at airports stands at 13,54,858. "Place the dead body in a questions of a new clinical trial, govern- say officials COVID-19 test for free. So far, there have been three leak-proof plastic bodybag. ment health officials BEIJING: Some vaccines for the Currently, the cost of the first fatalities in India. The exterior of the bodybag announced on Tuesday. novel coronavirus disease step screening is Rs 1,500 and A helpline email ID for can be decontaminated with 1 Over the next six weeks, (COVID-19) are expected to additional confirmatory test is coronavirus has also been cre- per cent hypochlorite. The 2 researchers plan to enroll 45 Rs 3,000. ated by the government: bodybag can be wrapped with enter clinical trials as soon as participants in the trial, which possible in China, officials said Tuesday morning the num- [email protected]. a mortuary sheet or sheet pro- will test the safety of the vac- at a press conference on ber of cases was 126. The total "ICMR, Pune has already vided by the family mem- cine as well as its ability to Tuesday. Chinese scientists number of passengers screened placed orders to augment the bers," reads the guideline. induce an immune response in have been racing to develop the volunteers. The trial will COVID-19 vaccines by five take place at Kaiser approaches, namely inactivated Permanente Washington only step one. vaccine to prevent infection vaccines, genetic engineering Fifth person tests GHMC seals 66 Health Research Institute New drugs must pass with SARS-CoV-2 is an urgent subunit vaccines, adenovirus (KPWHRI) in Seattle. through three iterative phases public health priority," Fauci vector vaccines, nucleic acid establishments The National Institute of of clinical trials before being said in a NIAID statement, vaccines, and vaccines using Covid-19 positive in TS FAILURE TO ABIDE BY Allergy and Infectious Diseases deemed safe and effective for published March 16. "This attenuated influenza virus as COVID-19 ORDER (NIAID) allowed the new vac- widespread use. Assuming the Phase 1 study, launched in vectors, Xinhua quoted Wang Patients have wi-fi facility, want TV n cine to be fast-tracked into initial tests go well, it may be record speed, is an important Junzhi, an academician with the PNS HYDERABAD clinical trials without thor- 12 to 18 months before any first step toward achieving that Chinese Academy of ough testing in animal models, vaccine is ready for public use, goal." Engineering. The Greater Hyderabad which usually stands as a strict NIAID Director Dr. Anthony The new vaccine is a collab- He noted that vaccine safety Municipal Corporation prerequisite to human testing. Fauci told the House Oversight oration between NIAID scien- has been a priority in research (GHMC) has sealed 66 estab- While making the jump to and Reform Committee on tists and the biotechnology and development. lishments, including educa- human trials could bring the March 12. company Moderna Inc., based tional institutions, gymnasi- vaccine to market faster, this is "Finding a safe and effective in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2 ums as well as bars and pubs, ‘Will explain for violating government everything after orders to remain shut amid Covid-19 scare. taking oath’ 300 Telugu 17 power staff Notices have been issued to all malls, hyper markets, students stranded relieved by AP commercial establishments, Health Minister Etela Rajender talking to media persons after a review in etc. directing them to check 5 in Malaysia Hyderabad on Tuesday visitors using thermal screen- blocked in TS PNS n HYDERABAD alerted about the places he had ing devices and sanitize the PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD visited as part of his itinerary areas where there will be Telangana recorded its fifth and used public transport. movement of public as many At least 300 students belong- Protesting against the DM Covid-19 positive case on The Telangana government times as required. They have ing to Telugu states, includ- Dharmadhikari report, Tuesday. The patient is an has kept 11 people who had been asked to provide hand ing 60 from Andhra Pradesh, employees of the power util- Indonesian national who had come along with the patient at gloves, masks, sanitizers, etc are stranded at Kuala Lumpur ities on Tuesday obstructed toured certain places in the a center. Ten of these people are to the staff and hand sanitiz- airport in Malaysia. The spot underneath the culvert where the woman’s body was found in their 71 colleagues country. The other four per- Indonesian nationals and the ers to visitors. These students were on Chevella on Tuesday relieved from AP when they sons who tested Covid-19 other one is an Indian from Three bar and restaurants their way to India from reached the Vidyut Soudha positive are Indian nationals. Uttar Pradesh attached to in Serilingampally -Chillis, Philippines after their educa- on Tuesday to report for According Health Minister them. The Minister said: Smash and Resign sky bar -- tional institutions declared Unidentified woman’s body duty. Etela Rajender, the 58-year-old "Except Indonesia patients, I and K L Restaurant bar in holidays in view of the The protesters alleged that fifth patient visited Delhi on spoke to all the corona positive Kukatpally have been sealed Coronavirus pandemic. found under culvert in TS "repatriation of AP employ- March 9 and travelled by train. patients and I assured them for violating government According to reports reach- ees to Telangana was aimed The governments of the that I'll visit them in day or two. orders. ing here, the Malaysian NAVEEN KUMAR a culvert at Chevella near at rendering injustice to the respective states have been 2 2 authorities are not allowing n HYDERABAD Hyderabad on Tuesday state". The allotment is not them to enter the airport. morning. lawful and unjust, they said. Meanwhile, Chief Minister In a revolting throwback to The police are yet to deter- Protesting against the re- VW warns YS Jaganmohan Reddy has the November 2019 Disha mine whether the victim was port, electricity employees asked officials to take steps to incident, the naked body of sexually assaulted, though began an indefinite relay TS hospitals asked to hold elective of ‘very bring the stranded student an unidentified woman, with her body more many injury hunger strike from Tuesday difficult’ year back home safely. her face smashed beyond marks. onwards. 2 recognition, was found along 2 2 surgeries to help Covid-19 patients NAVEENA GHANATE An elective procedure surgeries, and emergency ser- n HYDERABAD is one that is planned vices will continue as usual." 8 KAVITHA TO GET LOCAL An elective procedure is Case against YouTuber If you have scheduled an elec- in advance. These one that is planned in advance, BODIES' MLC TICKET tive surgery, it could be can- include hysterectomy, rather than done in an emer- TODAY celed by the hospital authori- bariatric, varicose gency situation. These include ‘hubby’ of Lavanya PNS n NIZAMABAD this constituency is Thursday. ties in view of fresh orders hysterectomy, bariatric, vari- ALMANAC PNS n HYDERABAD So, it is expected that a for- amid Covid-19 blues. veins sx, thyroid cose veins sx, Thyroid sx etc. Month & Paksham: In a video uploaded on Former MP of Nizamabad mal announcement in this As Telangana prepares for a sx etc This initiative was taken "in Phalguna & Krishna Paksha Lavanya Tripathi, a Tollywood YouTube, the accused and chairperson of Telangana regard may be made on possible increase in the num- view of preparedness for Panchangam: actress, has lodged a complaint claimed that he had Jaagruthi Kalvakuntla Wednesday. ber of Covid-19 patients, the surgeries in all teaching and COVID-19", after a review with the Cybercrime Police of Kavitha is likely to get the Although there is no official Director of Medical Education specialty hospitals under the held by Chief Secretary and Tithi: Dashami: 04:25 am (Next Day) married her and made Hyderabad against a person, TRS MLC ticket from the word yet, speculations are rife (DME), Telangana has called control of DME will be Special Chief Secretary of Nakshatram: Purva Ashadha: 01:01 pm identified as Sunishith, for other statements Local Bodies' constituency that Kavitha would be nomi- on hospitals to halt all elective stopped from 18-03-2020 till Health, Medical and Family Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start making objectionable remarks contested by the in Nizamabad. The last date nated for this seat. surgeries. An order issued on 25-03-2020. All regular out- Welfare on Monday. any important work) and defaming her on social actress for filing nominations from 2 Tuesday reads, "All the elective patient services, emergency 2 Rahukalam: 12:24 pm – 01:53 pm media platforms. Yamagandam: 07:54 am – 09:24 am In a video uploaded on YouTube, the accused claimed he and Lavanya secretly got Varjyam: 09:37 pm – 11:20 pm that he had married her and 'married' in a hut, but were People with blood type A vulnerable, O at low risk Gulika: 10:54 am - 12:24 pm made other statements con- 'separated' later on. His 'wed- Good Time: (to start any important tested by the actress. ding photos' were taken, work) In her complaint, Lavanya though no photos of the 'split' Preliminary study looked at blood group of patients in China who contracted the disease Amritakalam: 07:58 am – 09:39 am stated that Sunishith, were available, he added. along with some The actress told police that Abhijit Muhurtham: NIL other persons from Sunishith also sent out emails PNS n BEIJING Of 206 Translational Medicine at than 52 with type O. HYDERABAD the Telugu film to her friends and others in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan "People of blood group A industry, made movie circles that he had People with blood group 'A' patients, 85 University looked at blood might need particularly WEATHER objectionable com- married her. The emails may be more prone to the new had type A group patterns of more than strengthened personal protec- Forecast: Mostly sunny ments against her with false information were coronavirus (COVID-19) blood -- 63 per 2,000 infected patients in tion to reduce the chance of Temp: 36/22 and uploaded being circulated on sever- infection while those with Wuhan and Shenzhen. infection," the authors wrote, Humidity: 35% the video. al social media plat- blood type 'O' has a lower risk cent more than They found that blood type adding that Sars-CoV-2-infect- Sunrise: 06.21 In the forms. of contracting the deadly virus, 52 with type O A patients showed a higher rate ed patients with blood group A Sunset: 06.26 video, Based on her com- a first-of-its-kind study claimed of infection and developed might need to receive more Current Weather Conditions Sunishith plaint, the police have on Tuesday. the preliminary study looked at ease. Researchers led by Wang more severe symptoms. vigilant surveillance and Updated March 17, 2020 5:00 PM also registered a case. Reported by the South the blood group of patients in Xinghuan with the Centre for Of 206 patients, 85 had type aggressive treatment. claimed that Investigation is on. China Morning Post (SCMP), China who contracted the dis- Evidence-Based and A blood -- 63 per cent more 2 HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18, 2020 hyderabad 02

he recent Tdevel- opments on the Jagan’s reaction to SEC’s action poses questions political front in PIN Andhra Generally, the system acts as unfolded at many places. This ly-elected rulers and is not new town, saying that the state POINT Pradesh, vis-a-vis per the powers bestowed by Those in power invariably begin to ultimately drew the attention for Jagan's family also. During government should pursue the decision to post- the Statute. believe that this power allows them a of the SEC and witnessed a the 2009 Assembly elections, the issue with the Finance pone the local body The same system is con- rare instance of the entire the EC had transferred then Commission and citing his elections by the State Election trolled by persons with politi- completely free hand, and strongly election process being post- DGP SSP Yadav for ‘dereliction own experience in such a sit- Commissioner, and the reac- cal power that has been desire that everybody falls in line and poned in one go. of duties’ and appointed AK uation. tion to this decision by the rul- bestowed upon them by the While the SEC’s decision Mohanty in his place. Caste is another issue that ing party, give birth to some people who are supposed to be carries out their wishes. Jagan too was rare, the reaction of Jagan YSR was quite unhappy rocked political circles across questions that are crucial to a the real rulers in a democracy. appears to be thinking similarly to this was also not something with the decision but main- the state in this high level tus- democratic setup. Those in power invariably begin that is seen often. tained silence. YSR reappoint- sle. Unlike his predecessors, Should the ruling party’s to believe that this power allows Jagan crossed all tradition- ed Yadav in the same post after Jagan lost his cool by attribut- wish prevail over public safe- them a completely free hand, well in advance, and responsi- came in handy for Jagan to al barriers by finding fault with retaining power, despite very ing caste to the SEC’s decision ty? Can democratic institu- and strongly desire that every- bilities fixed on local leaders to show the credibility his party the SEC for the unexpected good performance by to postpone the polls. tions work at their own discre- body falls in line and carries out achieve this goal. enjoys in local bodies to show M D RATNA KUMAR and unilateral stoppage of Mohanty. The TDP supremo denied tion or act according to the their wishes. Jagan too appears Naturally, the YSRCP cadre that his party proved its Senior Journalist elections without consulting As Chief Minister, Jagan the allegation that Ramesh diktats of the ruling party? to be thinking similarly; he was enthusiastic, waiting to strength even before polling the state government. tried hard to paint his politi- Kumar's appointment was When State Election undoubtedly believes that peo- fulfil their responsibilities. took place. Similarly, in the Transferring police officers, cal bête noire Naidu as a confirmed during his tenure, Commissioner Nimmagadda ple are very much with him and Creating an atmosphere where 2006 municipal elections, the the pale face of Yanamala including IPS officers, too has stumbling block in the devel- saying that the SEC was not his Ramesh Kumar announced wants to prove this by bagging elections were unanimous in then ruling party, the Congress when he said that there was no become an indigestible matter opment of state by holding choice but of the then his decision to postpone the the maximum number of seats some places led to resentment bagged all the 20 seats in Tuni place for the opposition in for the government. This liter- him responsible for the possi- Governor ESL Narasimhan. local body elections, ostensibly in the local body elections. among the TDP, the Jana Sena municipal council leaving the Tuni municipality. ally made Jagan question ble loss of nearly Rs 5,000 crore While Jagan may have his with a view to combat the In other words, he wants to and Left parties. opposition TDP red-faced. Now, Jagan is keen to make whether he was the Chief due to non-completion of the own views on the postpone- spread of Coronavirus, YSRCP repeat his party’s performance The bid to get a ‘unanimous’ The then Chief Minister YS the most number of local bod- Minister of the state or not. election process by March-end, ment of local body polls, president YS Jaganmohan of 2019, when the YSRCP cre- result in Macherla town of Rajasekhara Reddy often men- ies free of the TDP and has Jagan’s outburst paved the way the deadline set by 14th directly attacking the SEC and Reddy saw it as a plot to save ated history by securing 86 per Guntur district led to acrimo- tioned this on the floor of drawn up a plan to achieve this for some spicy discussion in Finance Commission. his caste, his appointment to the main Opposition the cent (151 of the 175) seats in nious scenes in which func- undivided AP Assembly and goal. However, the means to political circles. Sensing that Jagan can the post etc appear to be an ill- ignominy of defeat. He levelled the Assembly. tionaries of the opposition this gloating left the Tuni leg- achieve this goal has come Inability to digest the deci- derive considerable political thought out move on his part. a slew of allegations against the Jagan’s wish of a grand vic- were allegedly subjected to islator and Yanamala under scrutiny, as has the apa- sions of Constitutional bodies mileage from this kind of Enjoying absolute dominance SEC, including one alluding to tory in local body polls was harassment and even violence. Ramakrishnudu embarrassed. thy of the police in containing like the Election Commission accusation, Naidu began dam- in his party, there is no one to his caste. communicated to party cadre While the Macherla 'result' YSR quite enjoyed seeing acrimonious scenes that is common for democratical- age control. He is going to criticise Jagan. TS hospitals BS-IV norms: Plea China to hold Rural parts see increase in vaccines' elective to extend deadline clinical surgeries... inquiries about coronavirus trials soon... Continued from Page 1 for tractors till Sept Continued from Page 1 PV KONDAL RAO hygiene and community Sources said that the order n WARANGAL Doctors in certain community and hygiene is maintained. PNS n HYDERABAD So far, most teams are was issued to help conserve Meanwhile, sanitation drive expected to complete preclin- resources and facilities, includ- Inquiries about the symptoms Primary health care centres are was taken up on a swift basis The Telangana State Tractor ical research in April and ing hospital beds and protec- of coronavirus increased and conducting awareness in the Railway stations and Dealers' Association has some are moving forward tive gear for doctors and nurs- the out patients visiting the pri- campaigns to the patients junctions in Warangal expressed concern over farm- faster, said Wang. es, as part of steps being mary and community health and Kazipet. The ers worrying about the govern- Some research team has taken to strengthen the state's centres in all the district rural visiting the local remedy officials of the ment BS-IV rule regarding been enrolling volunteers and preparedness to tackle the Telangana districts have start- units in rural areas sanitation tractors, BS-IV category vehi- applied for clinical trials with outbreak. ed knowing about the prob- wing intensified cles, as scrap if they are not reg- construction sector, power the National Medical A surgeon, who wished to lems confronted by the patients the work on a war istered by March 31. tillers and harvesters. The Products Administration, he remain anonymous, however, complaining fevers, cold and whether the virus has a cure footing to ensure the station Association president and Karnataka Government on added. said: "The surgeon typically cough. Doctors in certain and said tension prevailed in Warangal is hygienic. secretary VV Rajendra Prasad March 10 declared that tractors Wang noted that the decides whether to stop elec- Primary health centres are their families when the body the regular On the other hand, the rural and PS Sekhar on Monday said do not come under BS-IV cat- research and development of tive surgery or not and can be conducting awareness cam- temperature increases. out patients have started families in certain pockets that the BS-VI category applies egory. This is also clearly men- COVID-19 vaccines in decided on case-by-case basis. paigns to the patients visiting Detailing that the interiors inquiring about the symp- like Inavole in the to only two and three wheel- tioned in state Transport China, not slower than for- An orthopedic surgery in a the local remedy units. As of the districts are aware of toms. The regular OP wing Wardhannapet segment are ers of M and N category of the Department's booklet, they eign counterparts, has been patient who has minimal many as 70 odd patients visit- coronavirus spurt Raju Naik of which received more than 700 making use of the shutdown to Motor Vehicles' Act and trac- said. The deadline to get reg- carried out in a scientific, symptoms probably can be ed the Primary Health centre Jerpula Thanda said that a patients on Tuesday complain- to go for pilgrimages. The pil- tors do not come under its istered vehicles that do not standardized and orderly way. delayed. A surgery for a low- in the Zaffargadh area of counseling point in each and ing acute respiratory disorders grim centres such as Inavole, purview. come under Article 115 Lei Chaozi, an official with risk cancer also could be Jangaon district on Tuesday, of every PHC and CHC would advised the patients to take Kothakonda, Annaram Rajendra Prasad urged purview is not March 31, but the Ministry of Education, delayed. But certain cancers them 30 patients insisted on further help the rural folk to necessary precautions by stay- Shareef and Vemulawada in Chief Minister K September 30. Rajendra Prasad said that the flu viral vector- have a time window and surg- knowing the reasons that a know more about the virus ing isolated in their respective Siricilla district as well as the Chandrasekhar Rao to give an urged the Chief Minister to based vaccine is currently eries probably should not be coronavirus positive patient that has been declared a pan- places. The attendants accom- centres like Kaleshwaram opportunity to register tractors intervene in the matter to pro- under animal tests for safety postponed. An elective complains. demic by the WHO. Even in panying the patients in the OP attracted huge number of till September 30 as Article vide an opportunity to get and efficacy tests and sched- surgery can be postponed by Patients from tribal areas are the hospitals like MGM were given proper instruc- devotees and visitors on 115(A) of the MV Act does not tractors registered on or before uled to apply for the clinical maximum of 1 or 2 months, clarifying with the doctors regional health centre of tions so that the personal Monday and Tuesday. apply to tractors, equipment of September 30. trial by the end of April. depending on the patient pro- file. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recom- 5TH PERSON mended hospitals to resched- People with blood Unidentified woman’s ule elective surgeries as nec- 300 Telugu students... essary and shift elective urgent TESTS Continued from Page 1 adding that “These are tought in-patient diagnostic type A vulnerable... times and you should under- body found under... Continued from Page 1 typing in both patients and POSITIVE... He enquired about their stand the precautions. Please Continued from Page 1 dence from the crime scene, medical personnel as a routine safety in various countries. contact the airlines”. Earlier, after sealing off the area. "Blood group O had a signif- part of the management of Continued from Page 1 The CMO is coordinating pending permission from The body was found with Chevella police inspector 17 power icantly lower risk for the infec- Sars-CoV-2 and other coron- with the Special representa- Indian embassy officials, the gold ornaments — a gold chain, Balakrishna said that the tious disease compared with avirus infections, to help define The P2, P3 and P4 tive of the state in Delhi, MP Malaysian authorities say they two gold bangles and a gold woman had not been identified. staffers non-O blood groups", said the the management options and patients are hale and healthy Vijaya Sai Reddy, AP Bhavan will not allow the stranded stu- ring - intact, suggesting that the "We have booked a case under study that is yet to be peer assess risk exposure levels of and don't look like covid- officials and the Ministry of dents to take a plane for India. motive was not robbery. section 302 (murder) of the IPC reviewed. people". 19-infected patients. They External Affairs. The Chief This is causing concern "The woman, aged between and are investigating the case. relieved... According to a study in the While more cases of the res- have requested us to set up Minister has directed officials among the parents back home 25 and 39 years, was strangled There are no signs of forced sex- Continued from Page 1 US National Center for piratory illness have been a TV. We are looking at to keep him briefed about the who are worried about the and killed elsewhere. Her body ual assault; yet, it's too early to Biotechnology Information recorded globally, it is on the possible options. We set up situation at all times. safety of their wards, strand- was later transported and say. The forensics report will The protesters divided (NCBI), 'O' is the most com- decline in China, demonstrat- wi-fi for them and are giv- Meanwhile, Minister for ed as they are in a foreign ter- dumped at the spot, after which confirm further details." themselves into two groups mon blood group (37.12 per ing that the course of the out- ing good food." External Affairs S. Jaishankar ritory. her face was crushed with a ACP of Chevella Division P — Telangana Employees JAC cent) in India, closely followed break there has been altered, Tests are now being tweeted that he was seized of The stranded students are boulder by the assailants," said Ravinder Reddy said: "Four and Telangana Electricity by B at 32.26 per cent, followed according to WHO Represent- done at six labs in Gandhi, the matter and was concerned getting increasingly impa- DCP Shamshabad, N. Prakash teams have been formed and Employees JAC — and pro- by A at 22.88 per cent while AB ative in the country Dr Gauden Osmania, Warangal about the difficult faced by the tient as no one seems to be Reddy, adding CCTV footage further investigation is under- tested in front of the Vidyut was the least prevalent group at Galea. "It is an epidemic that has Gandhi hospital, Fever Indian students and other bothered about their safe could give clues regarding those way. We have distributed her Soudha against the report. 7.74 per cent. In the US, about been nipped as it was growing hospital, IPM and NIMS. passenters waiting in transit at return to India. The Indian involved in the gory crime. photos to the neighboring Protests were also staged in 44 per cent of the population is and stopped in its tracks. This Final reports would be the Kuala Lumpur airport.“We officials are advising the stu- Some residents of Commissionerates like front of the SPDCL and type O, while about 41 per cent is very clear from the data that confirmed in Hyderabad at have now approved AirAsia dents to go back to Tangadipally first noticed the Vikarabad, Hyderabad, NPDCL at Mint Compound is type A. we have, as well as the observa- Gandhi. He said that there flights for you to Delhi and Philippines, unconfirmed body in the early hours of Rachakonda and police sta- and in front of power utilities Wang wrote: "It might be tions that we can see in society was surveillance on all Vizag,” Jaishankar tweeted, reports say. Tuesday along the culvert on a tions within Cyberabad Police companies across the state. helpful to introduce ABO blood in general", he told UN News. routes leading to the state. road leading to Vikarabad. Commissionerate to inform "In undivided AP, injustice Soon a large number of resi- them of missing cases, in an was done to Telangana. dents gathered at the spot. attempt to identify the Again injustice is being done Later, the police collected evi- woman." to the state even after bifur- GHMC seals 66 cation," they alleged. establishments CAT dismisses ABV’s HYDERABAD for failing... BULLION RATES Continued from Page 1 plea against suspension GOLD Apollo gym in Charminar, PNS n HYDERABAD ` 42,600 (10 gm) A departmental inquiry had revealed ` Club16 in Khairtabad and 330 Model fitness gym in In a setback to senior Indian that Rao had colluded with an Israeli defence SILVER Serilingampally are among Police Service (IPS) officer and equipment manufacturing firm to illegally award Kavitha to get ` (10 gm) 34,700 the gyms sealed. Frankfinn former intelligence chief of critical Intelligence and surveillance contract ` 5,800 Institute of Air Hostess, Elite Andhra Pradesh AB local bodies' Institute of Foreign Languages, Venkateshwara Rao, to his son Chetan Sai Krishna Sri Chaitanya Academy & the Central MLC ticket CHICKEN College LB Nagar, Sri Administrative Continued from Page 1 RATES `/KG Chaitanya IAS Academy - Tribunal on tion would have 30, when the new government Secunderabad and Ravindra Tuesday dismissed to be conducted took charge in the state. Almost all the MLAs and Dressed/With Skin `54 Bharathi School are among the his petition chal- to probe the He had been attached to the local bodies' representatives Without Skin `61 educational institutions sealed. lenging his suspen- charges. headquarters without even from the district are prevail- Broiler at Farm `37 It may be mentioned here sion by the AP govern- Rao, in his petition being paid his salary for the last ing upon Chief Minister K that the Government of ment last month. The in the CAT, alleged that eight months. Earlier, the Chandrasekhar Rao with Telangana has issued orders, YSRCP government had sus- the suspension was politically Union ministry of home affairs regard to her candidature. EGG vide G.O. Rt. No. 4 dated 14 pended him for alleged irregu- motivated and was illegal and also approved the suspension of Kavitha's name was previ- `/ March 2020, to close educa- larities in procurement of secu- arbitrary. He claimed that there Venkateshwara Rao. ously proposed for the Rajya RATES 100 tional instructions till 31 rity equipment during the pre- was not a single charge against An MHA official said the Sabha by party leaders and HYDERABAD 250 March 2020 and parks, the- vious Telugu Desam Party rule. him in his three decades of ser- state government could pro- cadre of Nizamabad. VIJAYAWADA 290 atres, museums, gymnasiums, Apparently, the CAT felt vice and he had received sev- ceed with the investigation However, former speaker KR bars & pubs, cultural events, that there are prima facie evi- eral awards. and file a charge sheet against Suresh Reddy got the TRS VISAKHAPATNAM 300 sports events, conferences, dences with the investigating Rao said he had not been the 1989-batch IPS officer of ticket. Hence, Kavitha's name RETAIL PRICE `2.50 workshops etc., till 21 March officials in suspending him given any posting after he was Director General of Police has now become the unani- (IN HYDERABAD) 2020. and ordered that the investiga- shifted out of his post on May rank, latest by April 7. mous choice for the MLC seat.

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RIME COVID-19 IMPACT CORNER Chain snatcher apprehended Power demand drops as virus scare hits city n he West Zone team of the PNS HYDERABAD TCommissioner's Task Force It’s business apprehended a chain snatcher Average power consump- Rachakonda police sensitises its staff about coronavirus involved in three cases in March tion in the limits of Greater as usual at last year. The arrested person Hyderabad Municipal he Rachakonda police The Rachakonda police The commissioner also has been identified as 27-year- Corporation has come down Tsensitises its staff about commissioner, Mahesh Bha- advised the traffic staff to Charminar old Chakali Ravi, a resident of to 46.53 million units per coronavirus and deliver gwat, said the main object of educate the commuters and Chintal and a native of day on March 15 as against instructions on precautions to the programme is to bring that they get themselves espite state government Sangareddy District. the highest average power be taken while carrying out awareness among the men checked immediately in case Dordering closure of all The accused, in the month of consumption of 52.65 mil- their duties. and officers. He said that th- they show any symptoms. major tourist spots including February-2019, committed chain lion units, recorded on An awareness session was ose involved in traffic regu- Dr Mushtafa Afzal, consul- Salarjung Museum, Nizam snatchings in the limits of March 13. organised for the staff where lation are more prone and are tant clinical microbiologist museum and zoological park Hyderabad City and Cyberabad. This is attributed to state experts talked about the virus exposed to more infections and infectious diseases, elab- and other places in city till He was arrested and remanded government ordering clo- and the precautions to be and sound and air pollution. orately explained the virus March 21, Charminar which to judicial custody by SR Nagar sure of schools, colleges, taken while working on the As a result, there are high and the precautions to be ta- record the highest footfall PS of Hyderabad City in the educational institutions, field. chances of them being affect- ken. To keep the staff updat- among all heritage sites and month of March-2019. coaching institutions, uni- Since Telangana started ed with the virus and other ed about noise pollution, Dr other tourist spots in the city Based on credible information versities, hostels, pubs, bars, taking measures to control disorders in their day to day DPK Babu and Ashray remained open visit of tourists, the West Zone Task Force team, cinema theatres the virus, the police depart- life. Washable masks manu- Akruthi foundation conduct- including those from overseas Hyderabad apprehended the and can- ment has actively participat- factured at Cherlapally ed a hearing and throat tests on Tuesday. One of the rea- accused Chakali Ravi and handed celling all ed in the undertaking which Central Prison are being for all the staff. They also sons is that Charminar are over him to SHO, SR Nagar PS public was mainly confined to the numerous advisories from ty measures and even fake given out to the officers and explained the precautions to managed by the Central gov- for further necessary action. events enforcement of government the police department to the news, there was not a word staff of Rachakonda commis- be taken to prevent these dis- ernment and there has been like orders. Though there were public on coronavirus, safe- about the safety of their men. sionerate. orders. no direction for closing down semi- the same as of now. Inquiry on Disha nars, Residents of the old city find work- fault with the Centre allowing case suspended shops, visitors to Charminar, which is 10 Indonesians screened at visited by thousands daily, he 3-member inquiry meetings and so on in view of the coronavirus including those from overseas. Tcommission constituted by As many as 2,800 domestic the Supreme Court in the threat. It also asked the peo- Gandhi Hospital for Covid-19 ple to put off marriages and and 13 overseas tourists visit- sensational encounter of the ed the structure on March 16. Disha murder case accused, has other functions. en Indonesians who They were in the town to Meanwhile, the people are were on a visit to Ka- attend a religious programme In case, the virus spreads who suspended its proposed sitting T should be held responsible, scheduled to be held on March mostly confining themselves rimnagar district were shifted and were staying at a mosque. to indoors out of fear of con- to a hospital in Hyderabad for The group was taken to the locals question. 23 and 24, 2020 in view of the While the Nehru Zoological outbreak of deadly coronavirus tracting the virus. screening them for Covid-19. hospital in the town and after Many hotels and commer- The group was brought to a one of them showed suspect- Park, Salarjung Museum, in the state. The commission has Chowmalla Palace, Nizam also taken into consideration the cial establishments have government-run Gandhi Hos- ed symptoms like cough, cold remained shut. Several IT pital after one of them showed and fever, they were all Museum wore a deserted look circulars issued by the Telangana on Tuesday as they remained High Court restricting entry of firms and other organisa- suspected symptoms of coro- brought to Hyderabad and tions have given the option navirus. Officials said three kept at Gandhi Hospital. shut. On Monday, the shops litigants and advocates into court in around Charminar, including premises and also to the court to employees to work from others accompanying the gr- Telangana reported fifth home. oup of Indonesians were also Covid-19 positive case on the famous Laad Bazar, wore a hearings. The commission will deserted look. Assistant con- announce the next date of sitting As there is scope for the kept under observation. Tuesday. While the first patient servator of Charminar Dr virus to thrive in cool con- The Health Department off- was discharged last week, four once the restrictions are Mulaqaats cancelled Bhanu Prakash said that he imposed. ditions, use of air-condi- icials became alert after learn- others were under treatment at would allow tourists to visit tioners has come down. As a ISB to offer classes online in Telangana prisons ing about the presence of the Gandhi Hospital. Officials said the structure till orders result, the daily consumption Indonesians, who had arrived they were waiting for test received from higher ups to of power has come down. ndian School of Business (ISB) in a statement said that the he Telangana prisons and along with three Indians by results of 22 persons with sus- remaining session for the year will be offered online for the contrary. Minor driver runs Not only domestic use of I Tcorrectional services have train from Delhi. pected symptoms. the students to complete the learning process. ISB said that it is temporarily cancelled mulaqaats power but also the industri- over 12-yr-old boy geared up to address and combat the pandemic Covid- 19 across in all jails across the state in view al consumption has come its Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. ISB is taking full cognisance of the coronavirus outbreak. As down because exports to 12-year-old boy was killed on of the need and importance of incorporating various preventive and per their press release, this move 65,238 screened so far at RGI airport Athe spot in a road mishap several countries and precautionary measures to bring down the spread of the virus and is to ensure social distancing of after a tractor being driven by a imports from China and has adopted a multi-pronged approach across its campuses. The the inmates and to maintain s many as 65,238 people Nearly 68 approached the Health Minister Eatala minor ran over him at Meerpet other nations have been press release issued by the ISB said, "As precautionary measures proper hygiene conditions in the Awere screened at health authorities by them- Rajender said, "We are putting on Tuesday. The victim was stalled, leading to the indus- and keeping in view, the safety of everyone classes have been prisons. "Family and friends can Shamshabad airport so far by selves. On Tuesday, 702 were all passengers from the coun- identified as Jagadish, a 6th trial units shutting down suspended, and all the students have been advised to vacate the talk to inmates on the phone and the government and the author- suspected of corona of which try where the intensity of coro- standard student in Sri Gayathri their units. campuses by Wednesday (March 18, 2020). The remaining session via eMulaqata until the restriction ities. On Tuesday, the number 662 were directed for home navirus in quarantine, whether School of Balapur. He was Discom engineers opine will be offered online for the student to complete the learning is lifted. From March 18 visitors of passengers screened at air- quarantine. About 40 persons they have symptoms or not. We staying in Meerpet along with his that as several machines process. For the first time in the history of ISB, the annual will not be allowed to meet inm- port witnessed a decline with are in hospital isolation of are sending people from China, parents, Nagesh and Mangam- have come to a grinding graduation ceremony, that was supposed to take in the first week of ates. This is to reduce their risk only 2057 people being which 21 tested negative. While Iran, Italy, Germany, Korea, ma, natives of Suryapet. Their halt leading to a drop in April, has been postponed until further notice due to Covid-19. of getting infected,” officials said. screened, compared to other one tested positive, the test France and Spain to Quarantine second son, Jagadish was riding power consumption. days. results of 18 are awaited. centers.” a bicycle with a friend, when the mishap occurred. According to the police, the incident took place at Vivekananda Chaurasta TAKING STOCK in Jillelaguda on Tuesday after- Man arrested for mailing noon. Jagadish along with a frie- 3 fraudsters held nd were going on a bicycle, when a tractor ran them over. colleagues’ morphed pics Jagadish fell under the wheels of for card skimming the tractor and died on the spot. PNS n HYDERABAD es. A case was registered and The police booked a murder case PNS n HYDERABAD investigated into. The inves- against the minor driver of the The Cyber Crime Police of tigation revealed that the tractor and detained him. The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad arrested a man accused was unhappy due to Cyberabad arrested a three- who morphed the pictures of behavior of some people in member gang from Orissa for his colleagues with nude con- the company. Later, Sohel Habitual house skimming card data and steal- tent and sent the same to his hatched a plan to take revenge ing money from their victims other colleagues. against the complainant and burglar nabbed, using cloned cards. The gang The arrested person has his colleagues. He then creat- struck at renowned pubs and been identified as 26-year-old ed a number of fake accounts booty recovered restaurants in the city, said the Mohammed Amir Sohel, a and sent vulgar messages he LB Nagar Police on police, adding that more than resident of Hyderabad. continuously to the company TTuesday, arrested a house 150 customers who were The police received a com- employees official mail ID's burglar involved in five cases and cheated by the gang were cloning machine. Initially, he plaint from the victim stating by morphing complainant recovered valuables worth Rs identified so far. used to collect customer card that someone was sending and his daughter pictures 5,20,000 from his possession. Ther arrested persons have data by using a skimmer while emails to him and his compa- with objectionable content The arrested person has been been identified as Praful working at pubs, restaurants in ny's official email address in objectionable manner. identified as S Jagan, 23. A Kumar Nayak, 25, Hemanth Hyderabad since December Deputy Mayor MD Baba Fasiuddin along with GM of HMWSSB Prabhu, DGM Chitti Babu, Manager Suresh inspects with morphed pictures and Sohel was arrested native of Nereducherla in Kumar Nayak, 28, and Sujit 2017 when the customers used drinking water supply at in Borabanda Division on Tuesday vulgar words continuously and remanded to judicial Suryapet, he is an auto driver by Kumar Nayak, 31. All the to give the card to the waiters from different email address- custody. profession and a resident of three are natives of Ganjam for bill payment. After skim- Masjid Galli in LB Nagar. district in Orissa and were ming data from the cards, he "The habitual house offender is staying in Madhapur. used to clone the cards and addicted to vices and used to The police received a com- withdraw amounts from mag- Couple dies as spend the theft amount for his plaint from a bank manager in netic strip-based ATMs locat- Man gets life in jail for killing spouse vices. He moves in the localities Gachibowli about fraudulent ed in Hyderabad during early van rams bike, and finds isolated houses and withdrawal of amounts to the hours. Suspecting that the PNS n HYDERABAD while staying at Mylavaram vil- and used to quarrel and beat and he revealed that Basha commits thefts during nights by tune of Rs 76,000 from two of police may be on to him, he lage of Krishna District in AP. the deceased frequently. The picked up a quarrel with his 10-month-old breaking open the door latches," its customers. The customers took Hemanth Kumar Nayak's A local court at LB Nagar co- He moved closely with the elder sister of the victim is also mother and beat her, kicked said the police. Jagan confessed confirmed that they were at help for skimming customer nvicted a man and sentenced deceased and both of them fell residing in the same area. On her and then throttled her. to being involved in five cases home when the transactions card data. him to undergo imprisonment in love and decided to marry. October 22, 2016, Basha, Based on this, the Police altered twins survive including two in Miryalaguda. happened at ATMs located in Sujith Kumar Nayak assist- for life for murdering his wife As the parents of the Basha, did picked up a quarrel and beat the section to a murder case PNS n HYDERABAD On Tuesday, the accused was Yousufguda and Jubilee Hills. ed him for withdrawal of am- in 2016. not agree to their marriage, her and throttled her to death. and arrested Basha. After com- moving in a suspicious way near The Cyber Crime Police reg- ounts from ATMs by using The man has been identified about 7-8 years ago, they came Based on a complaint of sus- pletion of investigation, a A couple was killed in a road jewellery shops when officials of istered a complaint and began cloned cards. The cops recov- as Syed Basha, 33, a native of to Hyderabad and got married picious death, a case was reg- charge sheet was filed in the mishap, leaving their 10 the LB Nagar Police nabbed him. an investigation. ered Rs 10,10,000 cash, a ski- Krishna District in AP, he was and thereafter they stayed in a istered and investigated into. court. The judge convicted the month old twins behind with The police recovered 12 tolas of Praful Kumar Nayak learnt mmer, two laptops, 44 cloned residing at Rajeev Gandhi rented house at Rajeev Gandhi During the course of inves- accused, Syed Basha with life injuries on Tuesday morning gold ornaments, 11 tolas of about skimming customer cards and six mobiles from the Nagar in Jeedimetla. Basha Nagar, Suraram Jeedimetla. tigation, the Police examined Imprisonment and fined him in Sadashiva Nagar in silver ornaments and a bike. card data using a skimmer and gang's possession. was working as a carpenter Basha was addicted to liquor the deceased's woman's son an amount of Rs 1,000. Kamareddy. The victims were identified as Gangireddula Sailoo and Savitri, hailing from Pedda GMR-LED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DECLARES ITSELF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC-FREE Pothangal village of Gandhari Plea to extend red line Metro stretch mandal, sources said. PNS n HYDERABAD would extend the Metro ser- regretted that the detailed pro- The couple and the twins Airport flying towards greener future vices to Patancheru and this ject report on the second phase were on their way home after While appreciating the efforts same promise was affirmed to submitted to the TS govern- visiting the Kamareddy PNS n HYDERABAD plastic footprint. Besides this, ported the initiative in a proac- of the state government and honorable Patancheru MLA G ment has not considered District Hospital when a Hyderabad International tive manner and have been se- HMRL in successful comple- Mahipal Reddy, by Chief Patancheru even though lakhs DCM van rammed their In line with the Central gov- Airport has also been encour- nsitive to the call to make tion and operationalising of Minister, K of citizens live in and motorcycle near Lingampally ernment's campaign to phase aging Eco-friendly products RGIA single-use plastic free Metro Phase-I and for more Chandrashekar around Madinaguda, village, police said. out single-use plastics by 2022, like Jute Bags through its airport." than four lakh passengers util- Rao during the Chandanagar, BHEL, "While Sailo and Savitri GMR led Hyderabad Corporate Social Responsi- The airport has taken strin- ising the green public com- 2018 election RC Puram, Amee- suffered serious injuries and International Airport has bility arm GMRVF. gent measures to stop usage of mute, Forum to Improve campaign as npur, Beerumguda died on the spot, the twins declared itself as single-use CEO of GHIAL, SGK single-use plastic and has elim- Things (FIT), a citizens group well. FIT, a cit- and so on. escaped with minor injuries," plastic free airport from March Kishore said, "In line with the inated the entire plastic cutlery wanted the proposed extension izens group lo- The representa- said the police. 1, 2020 and zero tolerance on Prime Minister's vision to abol- from the food & beverage out- of metro rail from from bbying for ext- tives of forum were The cause of the accident, usage of single-use plastic has campaign was initiated in Feb, ish all single-use plastic from lets and any carry bag used Miyapur to BHEL to be further ending the Met- told that they don't according to the locals, was been imposed across the air- 2020 during which the airport India by 2022, GHIAL has below the stipulated norm of moved ahead till Patancheru. ro Rail upto Pata- have funds for it and rash driving by the van dri- port, which includes all conces- stakeholders, like the food & declared Hyderabad less than 50 microns thickness. The number of requests to ncheru in the pro- asked them to reach out ver. They urged the police to sionaires and service providers beverage outlets, fully switched International Airport to be a Some of the plastic items that extend Metro rail services to posed second phase, has to CM or KTR. Srinivas take stern action against the operating at the airport. over to sustainable eco-friend- single-use plastic free airport. are exempted from the list of Patancheru in its phase- II is met the HMR MD NVS Reddy Velaga said, "We will get in driver. The airport had been steadi- ly alternatives like corn starch It is the culmination of a col- the phased out items, include increasing. Residents of and handed over a memoran- touch with the local MLA to Later, the SS Nagar police ly phasing out use of non-recy- plates, wooden spoons and laborative effort spanning security tamper evident bags, Patancheru are reminding dum making a case for the ele- ensure our voices are heard as sent the bodies to Kamareddy clable plastic over the past few forks; retailers started using many years, and we are thank- sealed pet bottles, pre-packag- Minister KT Rama Rao of his vated mass transit line to be we were told that HMRL will hospital for postmortem. years and in the final phase, only biodegradable boxes and ful to our service providers and ed materials from manufactur- promise that if elected to extended up to their area. The not be able to do anything as They registered a case and "single-use plastic free airport" covers to reduce the airport's concessionaires who have sup- ers meant for sale and others. power, TRS Government organisation representatives there are no funds". investigation is on. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18, 2020 hyderabad 04

Sebastian CRITICISM AND COUNTERS alleges life Cong MP meets PM, submits threat over memorandum on four issues STILL CONTINUE OVER CAA note-for-vote PNS n HYDERABAD Congress MP from Bhongir K VENKATESHWARLU Karne said that the BJP with practice BJP leaders to realise the fact PNS n HYDERABAD Komatireddy Venkat Reddy n HYDERABAD that the state Assemblies do met Prime Minister Narendra of communal politics over several years have some special powers sim- Sebastian who figured as A2 Modi in New Delhi on Criticism and counter criti- has turned the country into a caste ilar to Parliament, which has in the sensational note-for- Tuesday. The Congress MP- cisms are still continuing over powers to enact laws. vote case has alleged that the Modi's meeting gained all-out Citizenship Amendment Act cauldron, he said calling Prime Minister If Narendra Modi did not main culprits are allowed to interest in state politics. (CAA) even after the adjourn- Narenda Modi real saboteur give up his obstinate stand on go scot free in the case, in During the meeting, ment of the Assembly. The BJP the CAA, KCR would lead a which he said he has been Komatireddy submitted a targeted the ruling TRS and its nation-wide agitation, he said framed. memorandum letter to the alliance MIM, however, TRS said that TRS once again proved Prabhakar called KCR as the threatening the BJP that the The Anti-Corruption PM on four issues. Speaking targeted BJP. that it is a secular party by pass- brand ambassador for secular- people of Telangana would not Bureau court referred the to the media, the MP said he On the other hand, the ing resolution against CAA. He ism. tolerate branding KCR as sabo- case on Tuesday and posted urged the PM to suspend Congress party criticised both alleged that BJP was scared with Since the elders in the Union teur of the nation. the next hearing to April 20. environmental approvals for BJP and TRS alleging that the the resolution passed by the government have been resort- Karne Prabhakar said that Alleging life threat to the pharmaceutical city of BJP brought the Act to trouble Assembly against CAA. ing to sabotaging the country, the BJP has been confusing over him, Sebastian sought police Hyderabad, which will be people and TRS passed the res- The TRS resolution shocked the TRS adopted a resolution on 120 crore people of the coun- protection to him. He claims established by the govern- olution in the Assembly only to the BJP in the Assembly, he said the floor of the state Assembly try with CAA and NPR. The to have been encountering ment of Telangana. please the MIM. condemning Bandi Sanjay, new against the CAA. BJP always fishes in troubled threats and attacks. He said that initially 3,000 Congress MP from Bhongir Komatireddy Venkat Reddy met Prime Minister The TRS warned BJP saying incumbent president of the He sought to know whether waters, he said countering that The real culprits will acres of land had been allocat- Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday. that KCR will lead the move- BJP state unit, calling KCR all states that adopted similar did the TRS government not come to light if trial on ed to the pharmaceutical city, ment across the nation against saboteur of the nation. With his resolutions are saboteurs of the support the Centre on abroga- forensic report on audio but eventually it was raised to the Musi river with a water be launched. In addition to CAA in case BJP fails to change remarks, Sanjay's image among country. tion of Article 370. tapes is carried out, he said 19,333 acres, which will cause treatment plant. this, the MP urged the PM to its stubborn attitude on CAA. the people took a beating, he In Bihar, the BJP is part of the On the other hand, the BJP pressing for questioning the a serious pollution problem in On this occasion, the establish block-level hand However, BJP said that not said. The BJP with practice of government. BJP leader Susil Telangana chief Bandi Sanjay source of funds. Hyderabad. deputy recalled that the loom clusters with 1,045 crore only KCR but Asaduddin communal politics since sever- Modi is the deputy CM of Kumar on the second day con- It is everybody's knowl- The MP also asked for a Central government launched rupees in his constituency of Owaisi has to enroll their details al years has turned the country Bihar. The state resolved against tinued his tirade against KCR. edge who is the kingpin in new national road from the an integrated Ganga conserva- Bhuvanagiri as part of the in National Population Register into a caste cauldron, he said the NPR. Does it mean the BJP Bandi Sanjay and his fellow the case. As he is prepared outer ring road from tion mission called "Namami national hand loom develop- (NPR) ridiculing that Telangana calling Prime Minister Narenda leaders of Bihar are also sabo- MPs D Arvind, Soyam Bapurao to testify against the king- Hyderabad to Kothagudem Gange" to stop the pollution ment programme. Hearing Assembly's resolution would Modi the real saboteur of the teurs of the country? he ques- and others staged a silent pin, he claims to have threat with the road number. He also of the Ganga river and in the his requests, PM Modi be confined to dust bin. country for his fissiparious pol- tioned protest at Ambedkar statue in to his life from the real cul- asked the PM to allocate Rs same spirit, the project to responded positively, said the TRS MLC Karne Prabhakar itics. Moreover, Karne Karne Prabhakar wanted the Telangana Bhavan in Delhi. prits. 3,000 crore for the cleaning of clean up the Musi river must Member. Temperatures continue to soar, New outfit in Yet another Karimnagar Uttam urges Centre to company shied despite thunderstorm warning PV KONDAL RAO away from n KARIMNAGAR set up Turmeric Board PNS n HYDERABAD IMD stated that temperature of 38.0 degrees at Aswapuram (Bhadradri) and A new outfit with the nom- PNS n HYDERABAD AP: Naidu While India Meteorological Thunderstorm lowest min temperature of 16.9 enclature of Popular Front of Uttam said that the condition of PNS n VIJAYAWADA Department has issued thunder- very likely to occur degrees recorded at Tallapally India has launched anti- Telangana Pradesh Congress turmeric farmers in Telangana today storm warning, temperatures at isolated places (Rangareddy) on Monday." CAA awareness classes for Committee (TPCC) president was highly distressing. He reminded Leader of the Opposition N continue to soar in the state. As per TSDPS, Bhadradri youths in Karimnagar city. and MP Uttam Kumar Reddy that Rajnath Singh had given a specific Chandrababu Naidu on The IMD issued weather over Telangana Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, City police unearthed this demanded that the Central Tuesday alleged that yet anoth- warning, from Wednesday to Kamareddy, Khammam, in a raid of IOM academy in government intervene to help assurance in the last elections in TS er company was moving out of Friday stating, "Thunderstorm Mahabubnagar, Nagar Kurnool the town and arrested the the turmeric farmers who are that a Turmeric Board would be set up the state because of the poli- accompanied with lightning and extends upto 0.9 km above recorded above 38 degrees. Incharge of the institute in distress. cies being pursued by the very likely to occur at isolated mean sea level. The cyclonic cir- The temperatures in city were Jameel on Tuesday. Raising the issue during Jaganmohan Reddy govern- places over Telangana". This is culation over south Chhattisgarh minimum 36 degree while max- According to the II Town Zero Hour in Lok Sabha on in 2018, had declared turmer- by contributing 80 per cent of ment in Andhra Pradesh. because of a cyclonic circulation and neighborhood at 0.9 km imum were 38 degrees. The inspector Deva Reddy and Tuesday, Uttam Kumar Reddy ic as focused export. But today, the World Turmeric "After Adani Group, which lies over north coastal above mean sea level has merged entire state is marked under yel- MEO Bhadraiah the PFI said that the condition of for the farmers of turmeric, Production and Telangana Reliance Electronics and Odisha and neighborhood and with the trough". low category for weather rang- organisers were offering turmeric farmers in Telangana nobody is buying their prod- stands first in area and pro- Singapore Consortium, now extends upto 0.9 km above According to Telangana State ing between 35-40 degrees. Yell- coaching to the youths in the today was highly distressing. uct and they're in distressed duction of turmeric in India. it's the turn of the Asian Paper mean sea level. IMD said, "A Development Planning Society ow indicates severely bad weath- city and those classes were He reminded that Union condition and in near suicide Turmeric is produced in an Mills, which had expressed trough runs from north (TSDPS), "Highest rainfall er panning and suggests that the found to be offered against Minister Rajnath Singh had stage. Therefore, he demand- area of 1.33 Lakh Acres with intent to invest Rs 24,000 Tamilnadu to East Vidarbha recorded 29.6 mm at Inderavelly weather could change for the the CAA . The police inves- given a specific assurance in ed that the Centre intervene an production of 2.81 Lakh crore in Prakasam district and across Rayalaseema & Telangana (Adilabad), highest maximum worse, causing disruption. tigations revealed that the the last elections in Telangana immediately to help the MTs covering 107,506 farm- provide direct employment youths across the country that a Turmeric Board would turmeric farmers. ers. Therefore, Telangana is to over 4,000 and indirect were offered similar training be set up. But no such steps Later, Uttam Kumar Reddy the largest producer of employment at least 12,000," to counter the CAA by this have been taken, he said. informed that India ranks 1st turmeric in the world. the TDP chief alleged. HM lauds CM organisation. Sources said "Lakhs of tonnes of turmer- The estimated value of He said that earlier, Adani the youths representing var- ic is lying in markets with no turmeric production in 2018- Group scrapped its decision ious fields were selected to purchasers. We demand that 19 amounted to Rs. 1687.25 and deprived Visakhapatnam for resolution take the awareness classes the Central government inter- crore. of Rs 70,000 crore invest- and since the coaching was vene now, set an MSP of Rs The cost of cultivation per ments and potentially 1,00,000 on CAA, NRC offered with a motto of 10,000 for the turmeric per acre is Rs. 1,19,000 per acre jobs. "Similarly, Reliance opposing the enactments of quintal and immediately while the average yield per Electronics, which evinced PNS n HYDERABAD the central government the purchase them," acre is 2.1 MTs. The turmer- interest to set up a plant near law enforcers feel it as a Uttam Kumar Reddy ic farmers are facing sev- Tirupati at a cost of Rs 15,000 Telangana Home Minister breach of law and took the demanded. eral hurdles due to lack crore, turned away. Also, the Mohammed Mahmood Ali organisers into custody. Uttam Kumar Reddy of Minimum Support Singapore Consortium left the expressed his gratitude to When the raid was con- said that the Central gov- Price (MSP), fluctua- state depriving it of Rs 50,000 Chief Minister K ducted there were no stu- ernment, in its Agriculture tion of prices and crore investment," Naidu 2k industrial units Chandrashekhar Rao for mov- dent in the institute. Export Policy announced other quality factors. alleged. ing the resolution on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Population set up in 9 months Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in TS issues guidelines No Naxal movement in TS, PNS n HYDERABAD the Telangana State Legislative As many as 764 Assembly and Council on Under the Telangana industri- units with a total Monday which was passed by for crop loan waiver al policy, TS-iPASS, over 2,253 investment of over both the houses unanimous- says DGP Mahender Reddy industrial units with a cumu- ly after elaborate discussions PNS n HYDERABAD The scheme will PNS n WARANGAL lative investment of Rs 24,577 Rs 28,116.96 crore made in the House. The government crore have come to the state are in the last The Home Minister said, In a major relief to farmers, be applicable for Police got due recognition in had accorded during the past nine months stages. Once they KCR while introducing the the state government on short-term the separate Telangana State; priority for with an employment potential resolution spoke in the TS leg- Tuesday issued guidelines government had accorded pri- of 1,70,888. are executed, they islative Assembly in detail for crop loan waiver-2018 production loans ority for modernisation of modernisation of The statistics show how the would create jobs duly covering the grave appre- scheme which will be applic- and crop loans police machinery to provide police machinery industries flooded to the state for 2 lakh persons hensions over the implemen- able for all crop loans sanc- against gold efficient services to the people, to provide efficient during the period from April- tation of CAA, NPR & NRC tioned or renewed on or he said. services to the December last year. In spite of among various sections of the after April 1, 2014 and out- amounting upto The top cop, who is on a economic slowdown over the policy, the state government society. standing as on December Rs 1 lakh tour of districts in the wake of people, the DGP past 18 month, it would have gave permission to over 11,857 He said, Chief Minister 11, 2018. attempts by Maoists to infil- pointed out no adverse impact on industri- units to set up their units in the during the discussion cited The scheme will be applic- disbursed to trate the state, visited retain a hold in the region. alisation of the state. Many state with a total investment of various issues and concerns able for short-term produc- farmers in TS Ramagundam Police Interacting with the media engineering, food processing, over Rs 1,84,655.44 crore. Once being raised by several sections tion loans and crop loans Commissionerate on Monday persons at the Ramagundam pertaining to intelligence shar- agro-based, cement, concrete the industries go on stream, of the society and the nation- against gold amounting upto and stayed at the NTPC guest Police Commissionerate on ing and the inter-State borders products, fly-ash bricks, gran- their total job potential would wide protests and such protests Rs 1 lakh disbursed to farm- fulfill his electoral promise, house. Tuesday he said, "We are to check the intrusion of ite, stone-crushing, plastic and be 13,08,056. may not be taken as dissent as ers in the State by commer- the crop loans upto Rs 25,000 Reiterating that there was no watching the Maoists' move- Maoists. Mahender Reddy said rubber products units made a By December 31 last year, anti-national etc. cial banks, cooperative cred- will be waived off in the first Naxalite movement in the ment and not allowing them to they were providing better beeline to the state. 9,020 industries have been He said, during the discus- it institutions including phase. For all other eligible Telangana State, Director intrude and regain their hold services to the people through The cumulative investment completely established in the sion on the resolution, he urban cooperative banks and farmers, the outstanding loan General of Police (DGP) M in the State. If they arrive, we friendly policing. "We are plan- of over 437 engineering units state with a total investment of touched every point and regional rural banks. amount above Rs 25,000 and Mahender Reddy said they are ready to weed them out ning for more citizen partner- is Rs 712.58 crore, while the over Rs 85,125.83 crore. They apprehension being raised by As announced by Chief upto Rs 1 lakh will be waived were keeping close tabs on sus- with an iron hand." ship in policing and invite employment potential is 9,186. created jobs for over 6,23,071 various sections of society Minister K Chandrashekhar off in four installments over pected naxalite movement if The DGP said police offi- suggestions from the people," As per the new industrial unemployed. and became their voice. Rao in the State Assembly to a period of next four years. any, and foiling their bid to cials had shared information he added. Agri Minister seeks Rs 50 crore Virus threat hits Rama Navami celebrations for groundnut research station PNS n HYDERABAD State government has announced that no Perhaps for the first time in the pilgrims would be allowed to witness the PNS n HYDERABAD groundnut output in the coun- from groundnuts, which are free history of famous pilgrim cen- try. The average yield of ground- from aflatoxins, enjoys good tre of Bhadrachalam, the Sita Kalyanam this year, as the Centre has banned Minister for Agriculture nut per hectare in the region is demand overseas. Rama Kalyanam scheduled be large scale congregations of people Singireddy Niranjan Reddy in a 1611 kg as against the To set up the research sta- held on April 2 on the auspicious letter addressed to the Union nation's average tion and to provide neces- muhurtham of Sri Rama Minister for Agriculture yield of 1486 sary basic amenities to it, Navami is going to be without government had banned entry of Ajay announced that only Narendra Singh Tomar on kg.The region to set up a laboratory any pilgrims due to the coron- devotees to Bhadradri on Sri temple priests would perform Tuesday urged the latter to produces qual- and to build a structure avirus threat. Ram Navami. the Sita Rama Kalyanam in a tra- sanction Rs 50 crore to ground- ity groundnut to house the proposed Every year, lakhs of devotees "We are not allowing any ditional manner in a low-key nut research station in seeds and research station, he from across the country throng devotee to the temple on that day manner. The task of supervising Telangana. groundnut urged Tomar to release Bhadrachalam or Bhadradri on and so, they should postpone all the Kalyanam has been entrust- The agriculture conditions in which is free Rs 50 crore. the occasion of Sri Rama Navami their plans," Ajay said. ed to state government advisor Telangana have undergone sea from aflatoxins. He intimated Tomar that to witness the celestial wedding He said the temple authorities S Ramanachary. change with the availability of It has been decided to the government of Telangana of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita well in advance in a big way. scale congregations of people at have been instructed to stop all "A decision on who would water for irrigation. set up a groundnut research sta- identified suitable land for the at the open grounds in front of However, this year, the state gov- one place because of coron- ticket sales for Kalyanam this present the traditional silk He said Wanaparty, tion in Wanaparty to produce same. If the Centre releases the temple on the banks of ernment has announced that no avirus. year. "Those who have already clothes and pearls to the deity on Nagarkurnool, Jogulamba- more quality seeds and to pro- funds for the research station, it Godavari river. pilgrims would be allowed to State Minister for transport booked their tickets online will behalf of the state government Gadwal and Mahabubnagar duce export quality groundnut. would be of a great help to farm- The tickets for attending the witness the Kalyanam this year, from Khammam Puvvada Ajay get a refund of their money," the would be decided shortly," the districts produce maximum The peanut butter produced ers of the state. Sita Rama Kalyanam are sold as the Centre has banned large on Tuesday said that the state Minister said. minister said. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS LS members raise issue of GST on MPLAD funds PNS n NEW DELHI scare. He urged The Centre should also pay the Centre to With the Congress, including its former president the GST or hike the MPLAD BJP member Jagdambika Pal's issue a advisory Rahul Gandhi, attacking the government over its fund by Rs 60 lakh so that Rs demand that the Centre either to states against handling of the virus, Chidambaram said politics 5 crore is entirely spent on bear the GST of 12 per cent on the alleged should not be played over the issue and the development projects, he said, the MP Local Area racial discrimi- drawing support from many Development (MPLAD) fund nation. government should be complimented for its efforts members. Two National or hike the annual amount of Students from Conference MPs, Hasnain Rs 5 cr to negate the tax bur- northeast states Masoodi and Akbar Lone, said den drew cross-party support living in differ- With the Congress, includ- al MPLAD fund of Rs 5 crore the government should evacu- 79 terror incidents in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. ent parts of the country are ing its former president Rahul provided to every member of ate Indians who are still strand- in J-K since abrogation Members belonging to dif- being asked to vacate their Gandhi, attacking the govern- Parliament for development ed in Iran, which has been hit ferent parties raised different rented accommodation, he ment over its handling of the in their respective constituen- hard by coronavirus. of Article 370 issues during the Zero Hour said. virus, Chidambaram said pol- cy. He said the UP government BJP's Jamyang T Namgyal, NEW DELHI: A total of 79 with Tapir Gao of the BJP Karti Chidambaram of the itics should not be played over has been paying the GST on a who represents Ladakh, said terrorist incidents have taken highlighting incidents of dis- Congress spoke about com- standard" facilities under unhy- antined following their return the issue and the government similar kind of fund for the 836 Shia Muslims, most of place in Jammu and Kashmir crimination against people plaints that people being quar- gienic conditions. from abroad, have the where- should be complimented for its state's MLAs so that the entire whom are from his constituen- ever since the central from northeastern states in antined over coronavirus sus- He said many of these peo- withal for self-isolation and efforts. amount they get is spent on cy, are still stuck in Iran and government abrogated Article the wake of the coronavirus picion, have been kept in "sub- ple, most of whom were quar- should be allowed to do so. Pal raised the issue of annu- development. should be evacuated. 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. However, Union Minister of State for Home G ‘Will explain everything after taking oath Naidu for discussion in House Kishan Reddy said, no major terror attack took place in the PNS n GUWAHATI of Guwahati's Zoo Narengi the judiciary before the law- ference in January 2018 when hinterland of the country Road, Gogoi said during his makers and vice- versa." Gogoi, Dipak Misra was the CJI. between August 5, 2019 and on report on child pornography Former Chief Justice of India brief interaction with the media who headed the five-judge These judges, then in office, March 10, 2020. Altogether 79 Ranjan Gogoi, who was on at his residence: "I (have) bench which delivered a land- had alleged "selective assign- terrorist incidents have taken Monday nominated to the accepted it (the offer to be a mark judgement in the 70-year- ment of cases to preferred PNS n NEW DELHI place in Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha by President Ram member of the Upper House) old Ayodhya title dispute case judges" and "sensitive cases during the period from August Nath Kovind, said on Tuesday since I am confident that the before he retired from the were being allotted to junior Rajya Sabha Chairman M 5, 2019 to March 10, 2020, in that "his presence in the legislature and the judiciary office of the Chief Justice of judges" by Justice Dipak Misra. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday which 49 terrorists have been Parliament would be an oppor- must at some point of time India (CJI), was among Leaders of the Congress and suggested the House discuss a neutralised, he said during tunity to underscore the view- work together for nation-build- the four sitting top the Communist Party of report related to child pornog- Question Hour. Replying to point of the judiciary before the ing. My presence in the court judges who India-Marxist (CPI-M) sep- raphy so that ministries con- another question, Reddy said legislature and vice-versa". Parliament would be an oppor- had held a first-of- arately reacted to the nomi- cerned could make suitable the investigation into the Gogoi, who retired in tunity to underline the views of its-kind press con- nation of Gogoi as a Rajya amendments to existing laws February 2019 terrorist attack November last year after pre- Sabha member. Citing news or a new legislation to check on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama siding over the Supreme Court reports, Congress spokesper- the menace. in Jammu and Kashmir was for around 13 months, told the Probably I would go to Delhi tomorrow son Randeep Singh Surjewala The Committee set up still on. media in Guwahati: "Probably (Wednesday). Let me first take questioned the govern- under senior Congress MP I would go to Delhi tomorrow oath (in the Rajya Sabha), after ment's move, saying, Jairam Ramesh on the initia- 450 people continue (Wednesday). Let me first take "Justice Lokur right- tive of Naidu had broadly oath (in the Rajya Sabha), after that I would speak in detail why I ly summarises it... sought to address two main to be under preventive that I would speak in detail why accepted this offer 'Has the last bastion issues — access of children to detention in J-K I accepted this offer." A resident — RANJAN GOGOI, EX-Chief Justice of India fallen'?" pornographic material on NEW DELHI: A total of 450 social media and circulation of "Let us have some time dur- Technology Act. Meanwhile, people, including stone pelters, pornographic material on ing this session to have discus- Akhilesh Prasad Singh (Cong) miscreants, over ground Maha govt social media in which children sions on that (report) and said a second AIIMS was workers (OGWs) and 54,000 people across country under are abused. ministries concerned take note promised for Bihar, but no sig- separatists of Jammu and The Chairman made the of those conclusions and then nificant development on that Kashmir are presently under suspends suggestion after BJP MP go ahead with making suitable front has take place in the past preventive detention in various Kailash Soni raised the issue of amendments to law or any new two years. jails, Lok Sabha was informed community surveillance breath-analyser menance of child pornography law," the Chairman said. The proposed AIIMS is to on Tuesday. Union Minister of during the Zero Hour and The panel had made 40 rec- be set up in North Bihar. State for Home G Kishan Reddy PNS n NEW DELHI Vardhan said a total of test also citied certain recent inci- ommendations, including Another Congress MP said regular review is being 54,000 people are under com- PNS n NAGPUR/MUMBAI dents in this regard. making monitoring apps Chhaya Verma said due to the undertaken on case to case Around 54,000 people across munity surveillance across the He said the panel had given mandatory on all devices and increasing price of cooking gas, basis and accordingly, the country are being kept country and health staff are Battling rising number of a "a very meaningful report" amending the Protection of poor people were suffering extension in detention or under community surveillance helping in keeping in touch novel coronavirus cases, the and it should be discussed dur- Children from Sexual Offences and have not been able to refill revocation is made based on through health workers, with them while under quar- Maharashtra government has ing the ongoing session. Act and the Information LPG cylinders. reports of field agencies and Health Minister Harsh antine. suspended the use of breath- ground situation. The Vardhan told Rajya Sabha The minister, noted that the analyser for testing drunk government of Jammu and on Tuesday while lauding response has been positive in driving cases for the time Kashmir has reported that in efforts of doctors and para- appreciating the high quality being. order to prevent commission of medics in dealing with cases of treatment at quarantine facil- A senior Home Ministry FOC-Standard LCA offences involving breach of coronavirus." As one metre ities. official said the move is peace and tranquillity, activities social distancing is required to He also said that ICMR sci- aimed at minimising the prejudicial to the security of the be taken while dealing with entists are in touch with scien- chances of viral transmis- state and maintenance of public those affected with the virus, tists all over the world regard- sion by restricting person-to- Tejas takes to skies order, nearly 450 people I laud doctors and paramedics The remarks made by ing use of retroviral drugs in person contacts. including stone pelters, who are working honestly with Vardhan were lauded by all treating coronavirus patients "We have decided to sus- miscreants, over ground dedication while taking risks in members including those from and in the research underway pend the use of breath- on maiden flight workers (OGWs), separatists, treating these patients. the opposition, with Anand across the world in finding analyser apparatus for the etc., are presently under "I laud all doctors and para- Sharma (Cong) also appreciat- treatment of the virus. time being," he said. PNS n BENGALURU preventive detention and are medics, be it in villages or cities ing the steps. "We request members to It is in fact a very useful The FOC aircraft lodged in various jails and or in private or government in The minister also urged help us by visiting such quar- equipment to maintain the The first Light Combat are equipped subsidiary jails, he said in a controlling coronavirus at all MPs to visit quarantine facili- antine facilities in states and neutrality and objectivity of Aircraft Tejas in Final written reply to a question. levels," he told the House while ties in their areas and suggest give us real-time feedback, to police officials who use this Operational Clearance-stan- with advanced ‘Not allowing replying to supplementaries ways to help improve facilities help us improve such facilities," apparatus during checking, dard (SP-21) took to the skies features such as during Question Hour. and take care of deficiencies. he said. the official added. for its maiden flight here on questions on MP CM trying to save Tuesday, the Hindustan Air-to-Air refueling govt by allurement and Aeronautics Limited said. and Beyond language issue Piloted by Air Cmde. K A Visual Range pressure: Chouhan Muthana (Retd), Chief Test is insult’ BHOPAL: Senior BJP leader All national camps postponed: Rijiju Flying (Fixed Wing), the air- (BVR) missile Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who craft took-off from HAL system PNS n NEW DELHI has moved the Supreme Court Airport at around 1230 hours, seeking immediate floor test in l Except those preparing for Tokyo Olympics the Bengaluru-headquartered Congress leader Rahul the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, defence PSU said in a state- achieved the momentous feat Gandhi on Tuesday said it on Tuesday accused the Kamal PNS n NEW DELHI authorities. Hostel facilities of ment. It was airborne for 40 within a record time of 12 was an "insult" to the people Nath government of employing SAI stated that no tournament, sports the trainees, however, might minutes. This flight signifies months after release of of Tamil Nadu that MPs were "pressure and allurement" All national camps, except for function, seminar and workshop will be be kept open till March 20 to exemplary team work between Drawing Applicability List not allowed to ask questions tactics to save it from falling. those where athletes are avoid inconvenience to various stakeholders of the (DAL) and SOP (Standard on the regional language Chouhan's statement came preparing for Tokyo held till clearance is obtained and athletes. LCA Tejas programme such as Operating Procedure) by issue, and alleged that with no hours after the apex court Olympics, were on Tuesday restrictions are withdrawn by the central "Athletes who have an HAL, Directorate General of CEMILAC", the statement discussion happening, the asked the state government to postponed until further order or state authorities exam to take in the next few Aeronautical Quality said. Lok Sabha had become give by Wednesday its in view of the COVID-19 days will be allowed to stay at Assurance, Centre for Military "This would pave the way a "loudspeaker" of the response to his plea seeking a pandemic with the Sports the center and take the exam. Airworthiness and for production of remaining 15 government. direction for an immediate floor Authority of India (SAI) mak- National Centre of our young ath- However, it is being ensured Certification, Indian Air Force fighters from FOC (Final Gandhi's remarks came test. Chouhan also reiterated ing arrangements for the Excellence & letes not to be that all health procedures and Aeronautical Operational Clearance) block, after Opposition members, that the saffron party has the return of the trainees to their STCs shall be disheartened. are followed and the highest Development Agency, HAL which are planned to be deliv- including from the DMK, the requisite numbers to prove its homes. Sports Minister Kiren suspended till We will level of hygiene is main- CMD, R Madhavan said. "HAL ered during the next financial Congress and the NCP, majority on the floor of the Rijiju said the academic train- further resume the tained so that athletes staying year", it walked out of the Lok Sabha House. "Everything will be ing at the National Centre of order," he academic back do not catch an infec- said. claiming they were not clear...The Kamal Nath Excellence and Sports added. trainings tion," the SAI said. "All other The allowed to ask a supplemen- government should face the Auhtority of India Centres Rijiju said soon after trainees are being sent back FOC aircraft tary question related to offi- floor test at the earliest. They will also be suspended. The the move is assessing home after intimation to par- are equipped cial language during the are buying time so that the Olympics are scheduled for temporary the situa- ents and while following trav- with advanced fea- Question Hour. attempts could be made to July-August this year. and precau- tion." el precautions. Those who tures such as Air-to-Air Speaking to reporters out- save the government "Due to Covid-19, SAI has tionary and Later SAI have their home town refueling and Beyond Visual side Parliament, Gandhi said through pressure and decided that: All National training will stated that no within 400 kilometers Range (BVR) missile system. he was not allowed to ask a allurement," Chouhan told camps shall be postponed resume if the situa- tournament, of the centre will be "It imbibes a lot of manufac- supplementary on Monday reporters here when asked except for those where ath- tion caused by the pan- sports function, sem- provided AC-3 tier train tick- turing improvements which on a question on the 50 about the apex court order. letes are being trained as part demic improves. "This is just inar and workshop will be et. Those whose hometowns were based on the operational biggest wilful defaulters and He said the BJP paraded its of Olympics #Tokyo2020 a temporary and precaution- held till clearance is obtained are beyond 400 kilometers feedback of LCA IOC (Initial the same happened to MLAs in front of Governor will be provided with an air Lalji Tandon on Monday. preparation," Rijiju tweeted. ary step for the safety of our and restrictions are with- Operational Clearance) fleet Opposition MPs on a ques- "Academic training in sportspersons. I appeal all drawn by the central or state ticket." with IAF", HAL said. tion on the Tamil language. Union Minister Muraleedharan in self quarantine CIC LIMITS HEARINGS TO PNS n NEW DELHI/ different building and at a dif- "We had informed the min- URGENT MATTERS ONLY THIRUVANANTHAPURAM SCTIMT director Dr Asha Kishore said reports ferent time, and only four ister immediately when the that the minister had come in contact with people met him, and it was a patient was diagnosed as pos- PNS n NEW DELHI urgent matters through video Union Minister V holiday, and none of them itive. The minister had no and audio conference... Muraleedharan, who visited a the doctor, who tested positive for the had contact with the patient. contact at all. He does not fall The Central Information Personal appearance of parties Kerala-based medical insti- coronavirus, was ‘completely wrong’ This is all false news," she under any definition of con- Commission has limited hear- or their representatives is dis- tute, has placed himself under said. tact. That was informed to ings to urgent matters and only pensed with. All visitors as well self quarantine, after a doctor "We have directly spoken to him also," Kishore said. through video and audio con- as the staff shall be tested at the there tested positive for the However, SCTIMT director avirus cell. He was placed the minister and told him, At least 76 employees of the ferences till March 31 in the existing checkpoint at entry coronavirus on returning Dr Asha Kishore said reports under home quarantine from and he knows. He has not institute, including 20 to 25 wake of the coronavirus pan- gate of reception. Gatherings from Spain. The minister of that the minister had come in March 10 or March 11 gone to the hospital. The doctors who were in direct demic and has advised staff to shall be prohibited in the state for external affairs had contact with the doctor, who onwards, she said. The meet- affected doctor was not diag- contact with the affected doc- maintain "social distancing", an Central Information visited the Sree Chitra Tirunal tested positive for the coron- ing with the minister was on nosed at that time and was tor, have been placed under order said on Tuesday. Asking Commission," the order stated. Institute for Medical Sciences avirus, was "completely March 14. Only four officials under home quarantine," isolation. concerned parties to not visit In addition, the and Technology (SCTIMT) in wrong". met him and none of them Kishore said. The doctor is presently the transparency panel unless Commission building will be Thiruvananthapuram on The infected doctor, who is had any contact with the doc- Asked if the minister had under observation at the iso- it is essential, the Commission sanitised on a daily basis and March 14. Sources said for self isolation at his Delhi from the radiology depart- tor who tested positive, the sought any explanation from lation ward of the general said all submissions can be all surfaces and objects will be Muraleedharan, a senior BJP residence as a precautionary ment, had no symptoms and SCTIMT director said. the institute, the director hospital in uploaded online. regularly wiped with disinfec- leader from Kerala has opted measure. was cleared by the coron- "The minister came to a replied in the negative. Thiruvananthapuram. "Hearing will be limited to tant, it said. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Are we testing enough? The Govt has adopted a reasoned approach of random sampling Free up the labour market to not waste test kits but we need more centres our months into the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, given the humongous toll it has Most laws governing the country are either archaic or not in sync with present-day Ftaken globally, most nations will agree that fighting it requires not just preventive but contain- realities. First and foremost, there’s a need to revisit employment rules ment measures, too. Ever since the spread of COVID-19, Governments have taken difficult yet complex decisions but the operational protocol fol- lowed by each one of them has been varied and tailored to local contexts. In China and Italy, mass quarantines and lockdowns have been resorted to. On the other hand, South Korea and Taiwan, which were badly hit, too, adopted a focussed con- tagion action plan, which involved a combination of aggressive testing and high lev- PRAFULL GORADIA els of information dissemination besides disinfection protocols. The most vital for the containment of any viral outbreak is to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ince 1991, a lot has been said, as confusion can worsen the consequences. The South Korean model is now being written and debated ad lib about touted as the most consistent. As a result, when the country saw a 200 per cent liberalisation, globalisation and ease of doing business. However, jump in numbers, it had a system at hand that could assess 10,000 people a day. not much has been said about the The Korean Government was also quick to scale its testing services, reaching the needS to free the employment market. last mile. Their safety procedures extended all the way to the air-conditioning sys- Discussions on a new/alternative labour laws do take place. So do talks on the need tems in cars. They even set up drive-through test stations. So the big question now to revise minimum wages. Do we not is should India go for the aggressive testing method as assessment right now is based realise that tinkering of this nature on solely travel-history related cases? And although the Government is considering would take the economy nowhere? Time and again, Governments raise the min- random tests to find out the extent of community-level percolation and the Indian imum wages to seek applause. Some Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is still hopeful that we have not entered Stage labour or trade union leaders do clap but III, fact is we have tested the lowest samples globally, about 6,000 to 7,000. Compare that would be about it. Such moves do not increase employment. If anything para- this with South Korea, which has a lesser population than Tamil Nadu but has test- doxically, they bring down wages. ed 250,000. There is a huge difference, leading to questions about the accuracy of The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the number as a result of inadequate testing. Some more accredited testing centres has been the guiding code of all employ- will be added by the end of the week to the 72 ICMR has but it is time to involve the ment, except for the uppermost layer of officers and executives. When the Act was private sector. And now. The Government has set up rapid testing laboratories that passed, it was intended essentially for can scan 1,400 samples per day. But this is not enough. The ICMR is also reach- workers by the then Government. ing out to engage private labs. Because of the low salaries prevailing then, clerical staff got included. In the Admittedly, so far, the sole focus has been on containment than mitigation. In absence of any other guidelines, the sit- the absence of testing, COVID-19 can manifest itself as an aggressive form of any uation has degenerated to the extent that flu with respiratory distress and avoid detection altogether. At the same time, a panic any employee can file a suit in a labour geois institutions. lose self confidence, learn little For example, there are 44 court. As a result, every responsible A paradox of the Indian and lack experience, which is a Central laws and about 160 State economy has meant that our limited test kits could go futile with unsorted suspects employer thinks not twice but thrice scenario is its high population springboard for building a laws on the issue of labour and stretch our existing medical infrastructure. Wasting test kits could mean equal- before making appointments at Class II, and, hence, the consolation of a career, however humble. An (source: ILO, 2013). Most are ly eliminating the chances of identifying more transmission-based cases. This is why III or IV levels. As far as the number of demographic dividend on the idle mind is a devil’s workshop archaic, dating to pre-indepen- jobs is concerned, it is these categories that one hand, and minimum wages A PARADOX OF THE is an old truism. The imposi- dence era. There is an urgent the ICMR has decided to monitor community transmission by random sampling. The are critical. Employers, up to a point, take declared by State Governments INDIAN SCENARIO tion of a minimum wage need to overhaul these laws to Government currently has 1.5 lakh testing kits, with a capacity of roughly 6,000 tests shelter in outsourcing. However, such plus the laws and labour courts ignores this old wisdom. In attune them to present realities. per day, and has ordered one million more. But given the density of our population proxy appointments can hardly be a help being prejudiced against IS ITS HIGH assuring one person with a There are multiple laws govern- in generating jobs on a national scale. employers. The other paradox POPULATION AND, comfortable wage, it ruins up ing a single area. For instance, and even a tendency of the affected to hide their condition than adopt strict self-quar- If one wants to see glaring examples is the national outcry for more to nine potential careers. These there are 19 laws governing con- antine measures, the private sector, should be roped in to widen the sampling process. of what damage the Industrial Disputes jobs. None of the points we have HENCE, THE nine include those who remain ditions of work and industrial Yes, affordability could still be an issue but perhaps this can be a matter of choice Act and its corollaries have done in India, made so far help achieve greater jobless merely because the relations, 14 laws on social one may visit West Bengal. This State, employment. If anything, they CONSOLATION OF A minimum wage stifles the security and labour welfare, for those opting to go for these tests. And if CSR means anything, then big chain which was once India’s leading industri- actually shrink the prospects for DEMOGRAPHIC growth of the economy. among others. hospitals should offer concessional rates. Already a Chennai-based firm is awaiting al province, has become a graveyard of employment. DIVIDEND ON THE There was a time when an It is, therefore, advisable to the Government’s nod to roll out standardised kits. We need to have at least one industries. Kerala is another State, which Three years ago, a Morgan unemployed person could live scrap all these laws, including is also a cemetery of industries, albeit a Stanley report had stated that ONE HAND AND off his family, which in turn the Industrial Disputes Act. In testing centre in every district hospital. And we can suitably channelise manpower smaller one, because the Industrial India’s labour laws force firms depended on farming its land. their place, a worker contract at the health centre level to conduct routine processes. The daily capacity and the Disputes Act-inspired trade unionism either to remain small, employ- MINIMUM WAGES But now, with increased popu- Bill should be passed, which turnaround time of testing kits need to be scaled drastically. Also, perhaps, the test- stopped the State’s economic growth ing fewer workers or to use cap- DECLARED BY STATE lation and a reduction in the size would be between an employ- ing gambit could be increased to include patients with distinct pneumonic symptoms. early in its tracks. In the heyday of ital-intensive technology. No of most farms, this alternative er and an employee, as per their monopolies and restrictive trade practices, wonder, the share of India’s GOVERNMENTS for a man without a job or mutually agreeable wishes, We have contained but now need to test more to break the cycle of infection. But a majority of large business houses were manufacturing sector in GDP PLUS THE LAWS income is no longer there; it including the salary/wage. The the truth of the matter is that the success of every aggressive measure is heavily headquartered in Kolkata. The Industrial terms is one of the lowest AND LABOUR would be difficult to survive. only universal condition should dependent on public cooperation and voluntary submissions. Also, social distanc- Disputes Act-bred trade unionism effec- among emerging markets. Therefore, some income is a be that 25 per cent of this tively chased them out. It is, therefore, India’s track record in creating COURTS BEING must. A low wage is better than salary should be handed over as ing doesn’t mean being elitist about your circle and cracking down on the service time that India reconsiders the Industrial productive jobs has been poor. no wage. The flip side of this sit- a draft of a public sector bank, class. Right now, chances are the well-heeled with their travel histories and ecosys- Disputes Act. How can there be any pro- PREJUDICED uation should be an encourage- payable exactly five years later. tem pass this on to the lower classes. This is why a cooperative culture is a sine Prima facie, unions are meant to pro- ductive job growth if the coun- AGAINST ment to entrepreneurs. Demand These drafts, month by month, tect and promote the welfare of their try’s labour market is shackled for handmade goods, especial- would be the employee’s post- qua non for any contagion plan. member workers. As it happens, most with regulations made 60 or 70 EMPLOYERS. THE ly in the affluent world, is employment benefits. This is to unions are affiliated to one political years ago? Another factor so far believed to be limitless, provid- assure him/her that even if the party or the other. Their leaders have overlooked is that work itself is OTHER PARADOX IS ed it is not too expensive. employer closes down, the ben- political ambitions. In the bargain, the pri- a training as well as experience. THE NATIONAL Labour law is a concurrent efits are safe. Otherwise, there Smooth sail for women ority of their loyalty may be the party. Even if a youngster has missed OUTCRY FOR subject under the Indian should be total freedom, which Supreme Court grants permanent commission to Moreover, fundamentally, the strength of sufficient schooling, his early Constitution. Thus, both the would enable numerous pro- a trade union lies in the number of its start in a job can offset the dis- MORE JOBS Central and State Governments jects, especially labour-intensive, women officers in the Navy members; their welfare is a lower prior- advantage to a significant have the right to formulate laws to mushroom and bloom. n its continuing effort to foster gender neutral- ity. Further, the concept of the worker’s extent. On the other hand, if on the subject, which means (The writer is a well-known union is traced to the desire for revolu- he/she has to be without work multiplicity of laws, at times columnist and an author. Views ity in the Indian defence forces, the Supreme tion; aid and abet to bring down bour- for several years, he/she would with overlapping jurisdictions. expressed are personal) ICourt granted permanent commission to women officers serving in the Indian Navy, just a month after it ruled in favour of the same right S O U N D BITE to women officers in the Army. This means that Let me first take oath, Many actors shy away from Crises like this tend to bring I have been warning the an officer is entitled to serve in the Navy till he/she then I will speak in detail auditions because of ego and out the best and worst Government that a massive to the media why I insecurity. I love auditioning of humanity. You cannot tsunami is coming. India retires unlike the 10 year short-service commis- accepted this and why because I get the confidence fight a fire while blindfolded. should be preparing itself not sion (SSC), which can at best be extended to 14 I am going to Rajya Sabha. and the producer is aware Test, test, test. Test just for COVID-19 but for the years. Incidentally, in a reflection of the age-old of what I can do. every suspected case. economic devastation, too. Former Chief Justice biases in the military, male officers were entitled of India Actor WHO chief Congress leader to both short service and permanent commis- —Ranjan Gogoi —Radhika Madan —Tedros A Ghebreyesus —Rahul Gandhi sions. Ruling that both men and women officers should be treated equally in the defence forces, the apex court ordered that serving woman officers’ applications for permanent commission should be considered within three months, with incre- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR ments. However, the court said that the consideration would be based on the avail- ability of vacancies, which might leave the door open for those in power to stymie Pass the benefits use alcohol-based hand sanitis- Olympic fate hangs in balance ers. The Central as well as the efforts by serving women officers to bridge the gender gap. State Governments must ensure The apex court’s decision will end a discriminatory policy that was unfair to women Sir — This refers to the editorial, he Coronavirus pandemic has had a number of con- that masks and sanitisers are officers on two levels. First, the move will give women the same rights and perks “Taxing the driver” (March 17). sequences. Among other things, the fate of the available in quantities, especial- It’s surprising that despite a fall in Tbiggest sporting event in the world, the Olympic ly in high-risk prone areas and at as male officers. So far, not only were they losing out on career opportunities because international prices of crude oil Games, now hangs by a thread with the rapid spread affordable rates. of the discriminatory practice, they had also been deprived of pension because of due to the spread of COVID-19, of COVID-19 in Japan, the country slated to host the Vinod C Dixit the forced SSC. This is because to be eligible for pension in the armed forces, one fuel prices in the country remain event later this year. At least 1,484 people have been Ahmedabad at an all-time high. Yet again, the infected in Japan, with the death toll standing at 31 last requires a minimum of 20 years of service. Second, it will go a long way in open- Government has hiked the excise evening. Out of those infected, as many as 697 people Collective efforts ing up career opportunities for women who are already serving in the Navy. Till now, duty on diesel and petrol by `3. were guests on the cruise ship, Diamond Princess, according to a skewed policy decision taken by the Centre in 2008 which defied Oil prices have crashed by about anchored at Yokohama port. But according to a state- 50 per cent since mid-January. ment by the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, it Sir — This refers to the editori- all logic, permanent commission was allowed prospectively to women officers, but Whenever international prices seems that the preparations for the Tokyo Olympics are al, “The Corona diplomacy” denied to serving ones. The Navy has long been a male preserve and in the sea- of fuel increase, the oil companies still underway. (March 17). Due to the lack of a faring universe women have always been unwelcome. Worldwide for centuries, hav- immediately increase the retail While the Japan Government has been trying to con- medicine/vaccine in sight, the price. There is a need to pass on tain the spread of the disease by closing schools and 19 outbreak. There is still some time before the event is Coronavirus pandemic has ing a woman on board a ship was taboo. Even now, though the global shipping the benefit of price reduction in restricting the entry of travellers from affected countries, due to start; one hopes that the disease will have been besieged the world. Thankfully, industry has been penetrated by women where the land offices are concerned, the the international market to the it has still been widely criticised for taking insufficient mea- contained by then. If that does not happen, then the venue several nations are conducting number of women employees onboard ships is a minuscule two per cent. And women people. The major portion of the sures. Under these circumstances, it is natural that there of the Games must be changed. Let us hope that the glob- research to develop a vaccine. But country’s revenue is generated will be apprehensions regarding the hosting of the Games al crisis is resolved within the next few months so that it was shocking that instead of Captains have mostly been accepted in the civil cruise industry. Fact is, women from the sale of fuel and liquor but in Tokyo. Japan has been preparing for the event for a the Tokyo Olympics can take place successfully. working together with Germany, officers, with their multi-tasking abilities, may turn out better in running close unit unfortunately, both are kept out long time but even if it is equipped to handle every other TK Nandanan which is developing a potential operations. On Tuesday, too, the Supreme Court tore into the flimsy excuse of unavail- of the purview of the Goods and security measure, the biggest problem now is the COVID- Kochi vaccine for COVID-19, the US Services Tax (GST). has acted shamefully by demand- ability of washrooms for women in the Indian Navy’s Russian-made ships and alleged Aditi Sangar ing that the said medicine be “physiological limitations of woman officers” saying it was a clear “case of gender Via email of COVID-19 than others such The Government’s move to masks is concerned, it must be available exclusively for stereotypes” when “women can sail with same efficiency as male officers.” We as China, South Korea, Iran, put a blanket ban on tourist visas clearly communicated through Americans. COVID-19 is a glob- Tackling Coronavirus Italy or even the US. Yet we must from all countries is commend- all available channels whether al threat and nations have to fight must not confine women sailors to tokenisms like the 2017 Navika Sagar Parikrama double our efforts to stop the able. But first and foremost, it they serve any purpose or not. it collectively. where a six-member all-woman military team had sailed to circumnavigate the globe spread of the virus because our must try to stop panic as deaths More than the masks, people Akhiliesh Kumar and covered more than 21,600 nautical miles. The court should not be reminding Sir — This refers to the editori- country has a pathetic record in due to other reasons could also should keep their hands germ- Noida us of a mindset change in the evolutionary flow of changing times, we should exe- al, “The Corona diplomacy” disaster management. A sud- be construed as death due to free. This is why we must devel- (March 17). It’s good that India den rise in the number of cases Coronavirus. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Guard your health POINTCOUNTERPOINT IF YOU DON’T TAKE A FLOOR TEST BY MARCH 17, I AM NOT RUNNING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR TEST. and wealth, too IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT YOU HAVE IN THE LAST 15 MONTHS I HAVE PROVED MAJORITY LOST YOUR MAJORITY. ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE MULTIPLE TIMES. In times of such global anxiety as unleashed by MADHYA PRADESH GOVERNOR— —MADHYA PRADESH CHIEF MINISTER the Coronavirus, it is vital for people to secure themselves financially LALJI TANDON KAMAL NATH Capitalise on our strengths HIMA BINDU KOTA As India aims to acquire better global rankings, policymakers must develop regional centres he world is facing a pandemic, the kind of which we have not seen in recent history. The Coronavirus, which began in Wuhan, of excellence in education based on local trends, proclivities, resources and history TChina, has now hit over 145 countries, with over 188,433 con- firmed cases globally and around 7,500 deaths. Of this, China, Italy, Iran and Spain have reported the highest number of cases and casu- alties. Naturally, productivity levels have come down drastically with China, the hotbed of the Coronavirus reporting a fall of 13.5 per cent in its factory activity. As far as American economic data is concerned, the manufacturing activity in New York State also fell to its lowest level since 2009. Similarly, stock markets have also plummeted worldwide despite major Central banks offering lifelines in the form of rate cuts. The Dow Jones, reacting to US President Donald Trump’s comments regarding a “possible recession” tanked about 13 per cent on March 16, with London’s Financial Times Stock Exchange along with other GAUTAM CHOUBEY major European markets recording a four per cent slide. Indian stock markets have also sunk due to panic selling. The Sensex and the Nifty ritish educationist Alick Maclean undertook broke the lower circuit this week when both indices fell 10 per cent arguably one of the earliest attempts at pro- each, immediately after the bourses opened. Given the ongoing glob- Bducing a university ranking system. Maclean’s study Where We Get Our Best Men al chaos and uncertainty, it is not possible to predict the movement (1900), which betrays the late Victorian England’s of stock markets as this fall worldwide does not have any precedent. obsession with its own laurels, remained unno- No one knows how long the Coronavirus epidemic will continue. In ticed outside the university circuits in England. times of such global anxiety it is vital for people to secure themselves However, more than a hundred years later, the financially. Here are some ways to do so. context, connotations and the scope of such rank- Do not overreact and sell in panic: It is generally seen that investors ings have changed dramatically. With the inclu- are not rational in their outlook, follow a herd mentality and fall prey sion of higher education as an “internationally to panic selling. It is important to be fully aware of the natural cogni- traded” service in the General Agreement on tive and emotional bias that we may be experiencing and overcome Trade in Services (GATS), universities have it. Investors must rationalise, based on technicality. Generally, the stocks become commodities that must sell to sustain themselves in a globally-competitive education always move upwards in the long-term, although there can be short- industry. Rankings are loudly advertised and have term downturns. However, there could be times when selling becomes become the very touchstone of marketability. Even necessary when the fundamentals change drastically. So, although it in a welfare State like India, where the bulk of is too early to panic and sell our investments in the stock markets, higher education is Government-aided and GIVEN INDIA’S taking a U-turn and selling when the fundamentals of the economy therefore beyond the pale of market vagaries, there FINANCIAL or the business environment are changing, could be prudent. But is has been, of late, a near-feverish fixation with CONSTRAINTS it a good time to buy? Nobody knows what is the bottom of this mar- rankings. And while (because) Indian universi- AND OUR SOCIAL ket. So any risk-taking individual can start investing in a proportion ties weren’t performing too well at Times Higher COMMITMENT of funds over time. Set up a weekly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) Education Supplement (THES), Shanghai Jiao TO BRING THE of the amount you are comfortable with and try not to panic if the Tong University (SJTU) or Webometrics world MAJORITY INTO markets fall further during this time. In this way, an investor with high rankings, we introduced leagues of our own in THE FOLD the form of National Assessment and class, gender and physical disability as scaling a few hand-picked institutions ences. Haryana can do exceptionally risk tolerance can take advantage of rupee cost averaging. OF HIGHER Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National EDUCATION, a parameter in quality assessment. But to global stature and making the major- well in sports and physical health and Emergency funds and cash in hand: Although investments in Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). To there are, as yet, no points for diversi- ity of Central/State universities compet- Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and stock markets and other instruments are an important way of achiev- many of the stakeholders, “ranking” is an unwar- PLANNERS AND ty in faculty. itive with respect to education infra- Odisha can lead global research on trib- ing financial goals, it is important to create an emergency fund if you ranted western import which puts the institutions POLICYMAKERS As India aims to overhaul its high- structure in Asia and Africa. Let us not al knowledge systems and sustainable do not have one already. Investors can also think of enhancing their of developing countries at a natural disadvantage. WILL HAVE TO er education infrastructure through a forget that as of now, Indian universi- human ecology. At the same time, we existing emergency funds as it provides the required cushion and peace With their emphasis on measuring research MAKE A SERIES New Education Policy (NEP), creating ties cater mostly to students from must also think of capitalising on of mind to deal with uncertainties. It is advisable to move some invest- output in terms of publications in English lan- OF DIFFICULT world-class institutes of eminence (IoEs) South Asian Association for Regional domains of knowledge to which we have ments from the stock markets and fixed saving instruments into sav- guage journals, the global system of accreditation CHOICES. THEY and acquiring better global rankings Cooperation (SAARC) and Association had privileged access and that have tra- ing accounts to meet any untoward expenses. With schools, colleges, perpetuates the dominance of Anglo-American WILL HAVE TO appear to be two of the priorities. It is of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ditionally been our strength. In subjects malls, organisations and places of worship shutting down, there could and to a lesser extent, European institutions. CHOOSE expected that resources generated countries. such as ayurveda, yoga and mental Besides the system of peer-review and mutual- through public private partnership In some cases, to the wealthy South health, with an untapped global market, be a possibility of banks closing down for a brief period in the future. BETWEEN referencing aren’t the most transparent of acad- SCALING A FEW (PPP) and introduction of industry-cen- Koreans and Africans, too. In terms of we have a lot to offer even to the most So keeping extra cash in hand and at a reasonably safe place, is advis- emic practices. Since the Government appears tric courses will provide stimulus to their preferred academic destinations in advanced countries of the world. There able. keen on incrementally linking an institution’s HAND-PICKED these enterprises. The Ministry of India, these foreign students choose is an ayurvedic medical college in my Safeguard your job: Although many people have started to work domestic and international standings with the vol- INSTITUTIONS TO Human Resource Development’s mostly institutions located in metropol- own nondescript village in Bihar. But from home already and many may follow soon, this is the time for ume and the manner of funding, some even sus- GLOBAL STATURE (MHRD) pitch for IoEs encourages itan centres. Therefore, we also need to over the years, instead of attracting stu- people to toil hard for the benefit of the organisation they work for. It pect that the entire hoopla is a decoy for privati- AND MAKING THE international outreach. Under the choose between buttressing the existing dents from other States, let alone from is important to realise that in these times of economic upheaval and sation. And then there are those critics who MAJORITY OF scheme, the 16 designate institutions patterns of student-inflow and creating other countries, the institution has the current global turmoil due to the pandemic, you are lucky to have believe that at a time when the majority of uni- CENTRAL/STATE have been empowered to collaborate regionally diverse centres of learning. shrunk both physically and in terms of a job that can pay your bills. It is a very difficult time for freelancers, versity graduates, as highlighted in the UNIVERSITIES with foreign universities and recruit up Further, we have to decide between pro- footfall. Instead of investing in disci- the aviation and tourism sector and for those who earn their living through Government’s own findings, are unemployable, COMPETITIVE to 25 per cent of their total faculty moting subjects which feed the local plines where global competition is stiff, our pursuit of global stature reeks of waylaid com- strength from outside India. industry and those that are most sought the MHRD should think of promoting the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) indus- WITH RESPECT petitive nationalism, hollow chest-thumping TO EDUCATION The success of the much-touted after in the target countries. If we are to a few institutes dedicated to indigenous try and so on. So, work hard to safeguard your job and plan your and the general lethargy of a stagnated eduction ‘Study in India’ campaign, too, is large- invite students to study in India, when knowledge systems as IoEs. In these finances carefully to help you tide over the present crisis. sector. They argue, with some merit, that it would INFRASTRUCTURE ly hinged on our ability to create IoEs the domestic expectation itself is of a areas, the chances of becoming a world Cut expenses and look for opportunities to save: It is practical profit the universities more if the staff are IN ASIA AND and secure better ranking. The cam- cosmic proportion, we must think of leader are bright, realistic and hugely to look at all opportunities to save, since most of the social outings mobilised towards research and teaching instead AFRICA paign, if successful, will not only bring ways of marrying the two prerogatives. rewarding. like pubbing, clubbing, eating out, watching movies and shopping have of tedious report compilation. Till a few years ago, revenue but the increase in the number A balance must be struck between the But as we draw these schemes, we become out of bounds. This is a good time to relax and reflect on before the launch of NAAC and NIRF, many of offshore students would also improve strategic need to invite foreign students must never forget that a lot will depend recent purchases and contemplate on unnecessary expenses that can believed that better rankings accrue from user- our global stature. The degree of inter- and delivering on the moral imperatives on the quality of teachers employed at be curbed in the future, too. It is also important to halt any expendi- friendly websites and perception management. nationalisation of higher education, of the State. these institutes. Paradoxically, as things ture that requires high cash outlay for some time and see how the Under the circumstances, quality becomes a which is partly consequent upon glob- Policymakers need to think of stand today, students studying outside procedural casualty and our estimation of a uni- al ranking, will certainly augment developing regional centres of excellence India, with their international experi- situation changes. versity’s true worth, based on a set of universal India’s soft power. The Government’s based on local trends, proclivities, ence and exposure, are being project- Kickstart emergency plans: Many of us might have invested in parameters, remains delusional and misleading. website on the initiative lists instruction resources and history. Delhi is nearly ed as key to the success of the ‘Study in the stock markets for our childrens’ higher education or marriage expens- For example, in several assessment paradigms, the in English medium, the size of India’s saturated, so are Bengaluru, Hyderabad India’ initiative. We have to put in place es and so on. For such immediate needs, which cannot wait for the share of international faculty and foreign students market, recent start-up culture and plu- and Pune. India needs to create more a robust system of attracting and retain- stock markets to stop falling, stabilise and then start their upward jour- substantially propels an institution’s ranking. ralist campuses as our strengths. But hubs, showcasing local strength and ing talented students and teachers. ney, a “Plan B” should be worked out at the earliest. While this may not be the strength of Indian uni- when we leverage our educational areas where Indians excel. To that Given the current state of affairs, The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Covid-19 as versities, not many countries of the world can infrastructure to entice the global stu- effect, here is a modest proposal. appointment of teachers would be a a global pandemic as it has spread worldwide and affected our lives, boast of a higher education system which is more dent community, we need to ask the fol- Institutes based in the north-eastern good beginning point. Unless we engage social norms and economic parameters. However, as individual committed to affirmative action and social lowing question: who are we inviting to States can be developed into hubs for and strengthen our workforce, these investors, we should resist the temptation to panic and think rational- inclusion, than our own. study in India and what do we have to training in cottage and small-scale schemes will be reduced to corporate The massification of education and steep rise offer? Given India’s financial constraints industries. Maharashtra and Gujarat can style weekend workshops on capacity ly regarding our investments. With some smart planning and handy in enrollment rates may not deliver immediate and our social commitment to bring the become centres of commerce and trade building that offer nothing but a distrac- emergency funds, it is possible to tide over these troubled times. dividends but these steps will see India rise as a majority into the fold of higher educa- education. South India could be devel- tion from monotony. That too on a Remember the old adage, “Health is wealth.” So, first take care of leader in research and development (R&D) in tion, planners and policymakers will oped into India’s science hub while weekend. your health and then focus on your wealth. times to come. Fortunately, the NIRF identifies have to make a series of difficult choic- Bengal and Bihar can shine as regions (The writer teaches English at the (The writer is Associate Professor, Amity University, Noida) an institution’s inclusivity at the levels of region, es. They will have to choose between catering to humanities and social sci- University of Delhi) We can just wait and watch FOREIGN EYE Fear of the unknown is powerful and Coronavirus still remains unfamiliar. SARS took about six months to stop, largely through public health measures. Being the second-most populous country in the world India has cause to worry but there’s no need to panic

schools and institutions of higher edu- businesses have closed, there is mayhem to the background. Politically impor- The Government has projected five per the Coronavirus outbreak appears to be cation shutting down. Even those stay- on the stock market, hospitals are over- tant issues like the flailing economy, the cent growth in the current financial year worse than the Severe Acute ing in hostels have been told to pack up flowing with patients and even the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act and the projected growth for the next Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and and go home. Worried parents have movie industry has postponed new film (CAA) protests, the Delhi riots and so fiscal, starting April 2020-21 has been this time China’s share in the world themselves given up socialising, going releases with movie halls being shut on, have been put on the back-burner. pegged at six per cent to 6.5 per cent. GDP and trade is much higher. Indian TIME TO READ to restaurants or the cinema. It has also temporarily. It will certainly take a long Even in Parliament the debate on the The manufacturing industry, the IT companies depend on Shanghai and WORDSWORTH resulted in an unprecedented focus on time for the country to recover from the anti-CAA protests was not as stormy as real estate sector, the aviation and hos- Beijing and the big picture points to the health and hygiene, not just in the pub- effect of this pandemic. expected. The Modi Government got pitality industry, major sports events fact that many existing projects might In the months to come it is lic sphere but also in our private space. Even the gods have not been away with muted attacks, though the and almost every segment of econom- not be completed. India’s leading going to be necessary to KALYANI SHANKAR Authorities have issued numerous pub- spared, say media reports. Apparently former Congress president Rahul ic activity has seen a downtrend. automakers — Mahindra, Tata Motors strengthen our communal lic health advisories and dos and don’ts “fearing” that the deities, too, could be Gandhi continues his tirade against the Airline tickets and hotel bookings are and Hero MotoCorp — admit that the bonds, looking out for those clear picture of the full ramifi- to prevent the spread of the infected with the Coronavirus, the Centre on the sliding economy. going at almost half price.The $46 bil- Coronavirus outbreak has hit produc- who are elderly and sick. As cations of the extraordinary Coronavirus. Right now, the situation priests of a famous temple in Uttar Coronavirus is taking a toll on eco- lion global cruise industry is also tion and supply of spare parts. The sec- ACoronavirus outbreak is yet to seems to be spiralling out of control and Pradesh have covered them with masks nomic activities around the world as the watching the Coronavirus outbreak tor saw sales decline by 15 per cent in self-isolation looms for emerge. Till about two weeks ago the as of now no end is in sight. and asked the devotees to clean their entire supply chain continues to be nervously. If the spread of the disease the April-January period. many, anecdotal evidence virus was just a news story but now, it But this should not result in panic. hands with sanitizers before touching affected and major global events are isn’t contained soon, it could even affect Fear of the unknown is powerful suggests that people are has touched all our lives. Right from It is indeed a good thing that the the idols. Some like the Swaminarayan either being cancelled or postponed. the advertising and marketing spends and the virus still remains alien. SARS stocking up on books and work, play, entertainment, the right to Government has declared it as a temple have been shut indefinitely. For The impact on the Indian economy is of brands. took about six months to stop, largely pray and to “what is for dinner today”, “national calamity” and the States and the first time, the centuries old going to be much worse now, though The Reserve Bank of India through public health measures. Being pondering which classics every aspect of the common man’s life the Centre are working in tandem to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has the Government is yet to come up with Governor, Shaktikanta Das recently the second-most populous country in they should finally take the has been affected. It has changed nor- check the spread of the dreaded virus. cancelled major services. an assessment. warned that the pharma and electron- the world, India has cause to worry but time to read. A volume of mal routines and many are now work- The number of confirmed cases in Interestingly, the Coronavirus has Indian economists are worried ic manufacturing sectors might get there should be no panic. Coronavirus Wordsworth would be a ing from home. Students are on a forced India has risen to 137, with three casu- come as a blessing in disguise for the that the Coronavirus outbreak could impacted due to the virus and the Gross is an evolving disease and we have no good addition to any list. holiday and irritable as they have alties, according to the Health Ministry’s Narendra Modi Government as it has drag growth in the current January- Domestic Product (GDP) growth is other option than to wait ad watch. The Guardian largely been confined to home by data. As the number grows daily, many pushed almost all other burning issues March quarter and the next financial. likely to go down further. He said that (The writer is a senior journalist) ( editorial) HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE Sensex tanks 811 pts in Govt introduces Bill to amend companies law fag-end selloff; Nifty slumps PNS n NEW DELHI Cong, TMC and BJD oppose PNS n MUMBAI sion. A bill to amend the Companies Markets in Elsewhere in Act 2013 and decriminalise Equity benchmark BSE Europe Asia, bourses in various offences under it was ‘Corporate sector Sensex plunged 811 points in cracked up Shanghai and Seoul introduced in Lok Sabha on allows staff to work fag-end selloff on Tuesday ended in the red, Tuesday, amid opposition by after a see-saw session as the to 3 per while Hong Kong and members of various parties. from home' coronavirus pandemic-led cent in early Tokyo turned positive. Introducing the bill, Mumbai: Representatives of recession fears kept investors trade. Meanwhile, the Markets in Europe Minister of State for Finance the corporate sector have jittery. rupee appreciated cracked up to 3 per cent and Corporate Affairs Anurag agreed to let their employees After opening on a positive in early trade. Meanwhile, Thakur made it clear that the work from home in view of note, the 30-share index marginally to 74.20 per the rupee appreciated mar- government was not looking to the novel coronavirus gyrated 1,653 points during US dollar (intra-day). ginally to 74.20 per US dol- decriminalise non-compound- outbreak, Maharashtra Health the day. It finally settled Brent crude oil futures lar (intra-day). Brent crude oil able offences. Minister Rajesh Tope said 810.98 points or 2.58 per cent futures fell 1.06 per cent to Members from various par- here on Tuesday. The lower at 30,579.09. fell 1.06 per cent to USD 29.73 per barrel. ties vehemently opposed the representatives also agreed Likewise, the broader NSE USD 29.73 per barrel The number of deaths introduction of the Companies BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab said that to hold virtual meetings Nifty slumped 230.35 points around the world linked to (Amendment) Bill, 2020. through this bill government was instead of in-person or 2.50 per cent to close at the virus has topped 7,000, Raising concerns about the Yes interaction and will spread 8,967.05. Hero MotoCorp, PowerGrid, be sus- after Italy announced a new Bank crisis, some Opposition seeking to decriminalise certain awareness towards Top losers in the Sensex Maruti and Asian Paints were tained as surge in fatalities, with over leaders alleged that the bill was offences and reducing penalty for others combating the disease, Tope pack included ICICI Bank, among the gainers. markets 1,75,000 infections recorded aimed to appease corporates said. The minister made the IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, According to traders, value- succumbed globally so far. and demanded that it should remarks after holding a Kotak Bank, HDFC, Infosys buying lifted benchmarks to coron- In India, the number of be referred to the collapsed?". Echoing similar sentiments, meeting with 20-25 and SBI. during the first half of the ses- avirus-led infected cases stood at 126, as Parliamentary Standing On March 5, the Reserve TMC MP Saugata Roy said it representatives of the sector On the other hand, HUL, sion, but the gains could not fears of an impending reces- per the union health ministry. Committee on Finance. Bank superseded the board of appears that the government is here. "The corporate sector BJD MP Bhartruhari Yes Bank in the wake of deep- heavily influenced by represen- representatives with big heart Mahtab said that through this ening crisis, mainly due to tatives of industry chambers. accepted to go for work from SBI Funds bill government was seeking to huge bad loans and a morato- "Today (former) CEO of home. They agreed for decriminalise certain offences rium has been imposed. Yes Bank is in Enforcement holding virtual meetings," he VW warns of ‘very Management and reducing penalty for oth- Under a revival plan, SBI Directorate custody...the gov- told reporters after the ers. and some private banks have ernment is seeking to decrim- meeting. Tope said the adopts Questioning the timing of made investments in Yes Bank. inalise certain regulations in companies have agreed to difficult' year introduction of the bill, he Number of companies are the name of ease of doing busi- shut down their non-essential stewardship code asked, "Is this an opportune folding up because of the activ- ness," Roy said. Yes Bank co- units where it is possible. PNS n WOLFSBURG time to introduce the bill ities of promoters, Mahtab founder and former CEO Rana "The non-essential units, Overseas (GERMANY) PNS n NEW DELHI when a large private bank has said. Kapoor is in ED custody. however, cannot be shut down," he said. The corporate investment by The CEO of Volkswagen on SBI Funds Management, a players have also agreed to Tuesday said the German auto joint venture between India's help the government in Indian firms in giant was bracing for a "very largest bank SBI and Sun Pharma okays Rs France sees information campaign to difficult" year as the coron- European asset manager educate people on combating Feb at 2.37 bn avirus epidemic wreaks havoc Amundi, on Tuesday said it recession, the coronavirus, Tope said. with the global economy. has adopted stewardship code PNS n MUMBAI The group did not unveil an which requires the fund 1,700 cr share buy-back clears 45 bn aid outlook for 2020, saying the house to monitor its investor PNS n NEW DELHI Overseas investment by volatile situation and the companies and establish vot- PNS n PARIS domestic firms stood at USD unprecedented shocks to sup- The stark ing policies. Drug major Sun 2.37 billion in February 2020, ply and demand made it assessment came In doing this, SBI Mutual Pharmaceutical Industries on French Finance Minister as per RBI data. In the year- "almost impossible" to make a Fund has become the first Tuesday said its board has Bruno Le Maire warned ago same period, companies reliable forecast. "2020 is a very as the group fund house to implement approved Rs 1,700 crore share Tuesday the country faced in India invested USD 2.36 difficult year. The corona pan- published its full the stewardship code in India. buyback offer at a maximum recession this year as he billion. In January 2020, demic presents us with results for 2019, This is aimed at complying price of Rs 425 per share. company," the filing said. announced a 45-billion euro domestic companies invested unknown operational and with markets regulator Sebi's In a regulatory filing the However, the actual number ($50-billion) aid package to We are financially USD 2.23 billion in their financial challenges," chief having already directive, which mandated all company said that the board of equity shares to be bought help businesses and employees strong and well- foreign firms (joint ven- executive Herbert Diess said in released partial mutual funds and alternative of directors of the company, at back during the buy-back will cope with the coronavirus cri- tures/wholly-owned units). a statement. figures last month investment funds in the its meeting held on Tuesday depend upon the actual price sis. The government, due to capitalised: RBL Of the total investments in "We will succeed in over- country to adopt a has approved the buy-back of paid (excluding the transac- present a series of further sup- NEW DELHI: Dispelling February this year, USD 1.16 coming the corona crisis by stewardship its equity shares from the tion costs) for the equity shares port measures shortly, will rumours about its financial billion was in the form of pooling our strengths," he Seat and Skoda, saw revenues code, which open market at a maximum bought back and the aggregate base them "on a growth fore- health after the Yes Bank crisis loans, USD 670.17 million added. climb 7.1 per cent to 252.6 bil- is applicable price of Rs 425 per share for actual amount utilised in the cast of minus one percent, that came to light, RBL Bank on was by way of issuance of The stark assessment came lion euros (USD 282 billion). for invest- an aggregate maximum buy-back, the filing said. is to say negative growth," Le Tuesday said it was financially guarantee while the rest USD as the group published its full It achieved a net profit ments in amount of up to Rs 1,700 The filing further added Maire told RTL radio. The strong, well-capitalised, 538.70 million was invested results for 2019, having already attributable to shareholders listed equi- crore. that the public announcement forecast was "provisional," he profitable and a growing entity through equity, according to released partial figures last of 13.3 billion euros, up 12.8 ties. The code "At the maximum buy-back setting out the process, time- added. with a strong governance set- the data on Outward Foreign month. per cent on 2018, driven by will come into size and the maximum buy- lines and other requisite details Le Maire described the up. The lender said market Direct Investment (OFDI) The firm, whose stable of 12 strong sales of more expensive force from April 1, 2020. back price, the indicative max- will be released in due course struggle against the coron- rumours around financial for last month. brands includes Porsche, Audi, models. Under the code, institu- imum number of equity shares in accordance with the buy- avirus pandemic as an "eco- health and stability of the bank tional investors need to mon- to be bought back under the back regulations. nomic and financial war" that are totally misplaced, itor investor companies and buy-back would be four crore This represents 9.83 per will last some time. "It will be motivated and not based on intervene in these firms in equity shares which repre- cent of the total paid-up equi- lengthy, it will be violent... facts. Last week also, the bank case of any requirement sents 1.67 per cent of the total ty share capital of the compa- this war will require us to FCA India permits 50 pc of through meetings with the number of equity shares of the ny, it added. mobilise all our forces," he said. said it was "well capitalised" and there is no adverse management. Also, they need change in its asset quality. The to have a policy on voting and statement came in the wake of staff to work from home disclose the voting behaviour. the Yes Bank crisis, following In a statement, SBI Mutual which stock prices of various PNS n NEW DELHI The work from Fund said the stewardship Sebi places curbs on Paramount banks went down sharply. "In code which they have adopt- the wake of the significantly Auto maker FCA India on home alternative ed highlights the stewardship higher level of market rumours Tuesday said it has permitted for the engineering responsibilities undertaken Printpackaging, officials and speculation around RBL over 50 per cent of its staff in workforce in by the fund house to actively Bank stock, we would like to Mumbai and Pune to work Chennai is under monitor, engage with and PNS n NEW DELHI shares of the company got reiterate what we said on from home at least until March intervene, if needed, in the A probe by the listed. A probe by the regula- March 11, 2020 and wish to 31, 2020 in the wake of coron- consideration and companies under its coverage. Regulator Sebi has barred regulator found tor found that Paramount reemphasize that RBL Bank is avirus pandemic. not in play as yet, “We have a fiduciary duty Paramount Printpackaging that Paramount misutilised the proceeds of financially strong, well- FCA, which operates from it added to create long-term value for and its officials from the cap- the IPO and also diverted the capitalized, profitable, and a three locations in India – all our stakeholders. The ital markets for five years for misutilised the funds to entities that did not growing entity with a strong Mumbai, Pune and Chennai, stewardship code gives an diverting the proceeds of ini- proceeds of the provide any service and goods governance set-up," the bank has prioritised the option of force in Chennai is under con- well-being," FCA India's insight into the AMC's strong tial share-sale and failing to IPO and also as contracted. said in a statement on work from home (WFH) for its sideration and not in play as yet, President and Managing ESG (environment, social make true and adequate disclo- “It is concluded that the Tuesday. RBL Bank is well staff in Maharashtra on precau- it added. "Although no employ- Director Partha Datta said. and governance) integration sure in the IPO papers. diverted the funds noticees had a pre-determined capitalized with a capital tionary advisories by the central ee of FCA India has reported or FCA, which sells various initiatives and firm resolve to The officials that have been to entities that did plan where under it first raised adequacy ratio of 16.08 per government and also the state tested positive, we are fully models including the Jeep take decisions in the best restrained are the company's not provide any money from the public cent with tier-1 at 15.02 per governments, the company said aware of the gravity of the situ- Compass SUV in the country, interest of its unit holders,” chairman and managing direc- through the IPO route by con- cent, which is significantly in a statement. ation and are taking quick, has a total employee base of said Navneet Munot, ED and tor Divyesh Ashwin Sukhadia, service and goods cealing material information, higher than the prescribed The work from home alter- proactive steps every day that 1,500 across its offices in Chief Investment Officer at whole time director Dharmesh as contracted making false/wrong and inad- regulatory requirement at 11.5 native for the engineering work- are necessary for everybody's Mumbai, Chennai and Pune. SBI MF. Ashwin Sukhadia and former equate disclosures regarding per cent and 9.5 per cent, whole-time director Anuj vendors, then transferred the respectively, it said. "There has Vipin Sukhadia. IPO proceeds to pre-decided been no material adverse Paramount came out with its vendors within a few days and change in the asset quality ‘Govt to amend Competition law for greater regulation’ Rs 46-crore initial public offer thereby misutilised and divert- since we announced our Q3 (IPO) in April 2011 and its ed the proceeds of the IPO. financial results on Jan 22, PNS n NEW DELHI of etailers has no severe impact looked into the amendments. in the Upper House. shares got listed on the "I therefore find that the 2020 and our guidance on local jobs. "The Competition Act The amendments to the law exchanges in May, 2011. noticees in the present case had remains consistent," the The Centre on Tuesday said Responding to a series of Regulation Amendments will have been proposed as per the Sebi noted that Paramount misutilised Rs 35 crore and had statement said. The bank also that it has proposed certain queries on this issue during the now bring in greater regula- recommendation of the was owned by Sukhadia fam- diverted Rs 34.5 crore,” Sebi urged all its stakeholders to amendments to the Question Hour, Corporate tion.. The cabinet has looked Competition Law Reviewing ily and they collectively held 40.45 per cent stake. Whole Time Member not believe in unsubstantiated Competition law for greater Affairs Minister Nirmala into it. This is one of the ways Committee, under the chair- 79.38 per cent shares of the These three officials were in Madhabi Puri Buch said in a information and mischievous regulation of e-commerce plat- Sitharaman said in Rajya Sabha we are trying to regulate (e- manship of Corporate Affairs company before IPO and post charge of the affairs of the 64 page order passed on rumours. forms and ensure that presence that the cabinet has already commerce platforms)," she said Ministry, she said. initial share-sale, they owned company before and after the Monday. BS-IV VEHICLES I-T Department seizes FADA approaches SC for extension of sale, registration assets worth Rs 1,052 cr PNS n NEW DELHI rejected by the apex court on PNS n NEW DELHI seizure actions, surveys are The two-wheeler BS-IV inventory at February 14 this year. taken as per law, depending Automobile dealers' body dealerships across the country stood at "Post our initial application, The Income Tax Department upon the facts and circum- FADA on Tuesday said it has around 8.35 lakh units valued at around necessitated due to huge unsold has seized assets worth Rs stances of each case. filed an application with the BS-IV inventory and slowing 1,051.79 crore up to January in After search and seizure Supreme Court seeking exten- Rs 4,600 crore, he added sales, getting rejected by the the current financial year as it actions, the department con- sion of sale and registration of apex court on February 14, conducted searches on 893 ducts search investigations, BS-IV vehicles till May 31, 2020, there has been a drastic groups, Finance Minister assessment of income, levy and 2020 -- an extension of two emission standard BS-IV shall The two-wheeler BS-IV change in circumstances in Nirmala Sitharaman said on recovery of tax, imposition of months from March-end dead- be sold or registered in the inventory at dealerships across conducting business as usual," Tuesday. In 2018-19, the tax penalty and launching of pros- line to clear the stock of such entire country with effect from the country stood at around Kale said. department conducted 983 ecution depending upon the models. April 1, 2020. 8.35 lakh units valued at The spread of coronavirus searches and seized assets valued facts and circumstances of each The Federation of "We have submitted an around Rs 4,600 crore, he has led to a drastic drop in sales at Rs 1,584.11 crore. case. Automobile Dealers application with the Supreme added. and customer walk-ins have Replying to a question in the The assessment orders passed Associations (FADA) on behalf Court for extension of registra- "The situation in the passen- reduced to a trickle, he added. Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman further by the department are subject to of its members has once again tion process of BS-IV vehicles ger vehicle and commercial "As caution sets in due to said investigation regarding tax appeals before various appellate approached the Supreme till May 31, 2020. We are now vehicle segments is much bet- fear of spreading of the virus, evasion is an ongoing process authorities including Court, and has filed an inter- seeking an urgent hearing on ter as compared to two-wheel- counter sales has fallen by 60- and whenever any instance of Commissioner of Income Tax locutory application along with October 24, 2018. of India and others, the apex the matter," FADA President ers," Kale said. 70 per cent across auto dealer- tax evasion comes to the notice (Appeals), Income Tax Appellate an application seeking modifi- In the petition, in the mat- court had directed that no Ashish Harsharaj Kale told FADA had filed an applica- ships in these past few days," of the department, appropriate Tribunal, High Courts and the cation in writ petition dated ter of M C Mehta versus Union motor vehicle conforming to PTI. tion earlier as well which was Kale said. action, including search and Supreme Court. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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iding horses since a ardent passion towards horse- very young age in riding. Allan has fully plunged Hyderabad, Allan himself into this discipline. R Shaun Michael, a “Equestrian consists of disci- Cavalry Gold Cup plines like endurance, jumping and Bhopal-Pataudi and dressage. The whole game Cup holder discusses the disci- is about the speed of horses. pline of equestrianism. Endurance tends to test how Belonging to a young riders’ farther a horse can cover where- category, this cheerful rider is as jumping is parabolic in the only representative nature as horses grapple energy from Hyderabad from their hind legs. Dressage (18-21 years) dis- takes up a slightly complex cre- tinction. A week ation, including rhythmic, ago, this solicitous responsive and flexible move- horseback rider ments and postures,” Shaun made headlines in shares. Mumbai for his victory “According to me, horse is at the Mumbai Polo that one animal that you cannot Season 2020! He had just ride on for practice purpos- also recently taken es and leave. If I am to ride my part in the NASR horses for an hour, I ensure I polo held in look after my champs for at SCULPTURES January and Jaipur least double the time in feeding Polo Season under and grooming them. The horse- the ownership riding sport is indeed luxurious of Sanjay to look but lot of effort goes OF SOUND Kapur, the into keeping them healthy and CEO of Sixt sound, since they can be quite f you’re an art- lyrical engagement with these India sensitive at times,” he explains. lover and want to materials, composing Company. The proprietor of total 16 check out some through rhythm, repetition The 21- horses at Medchal, further talks I artwork in town, and pauses, I hope to trans- GALLOPING year old about the evolution of horse well, look no fur- form music into physical says he riding and polo as progressive ther. You can head manifestations,” she adds. was lucky sport in Hyderabad. He states to Kalakriti Contemporary at Although Chheda’s work is to have that six years ago, polo wasn’t Club Botanika to witness the inspired from musical instru- had horses quite popular with the inhabi- work of artist Maitri Chheda. around him, tants of the city and only race- Titled ‘The Sound of Clay’, thanks to his courses were more prominently Chheda’s exhibition showcas- HER WORK REVOLVES INTO THE father’s active. “A new association es work made of ceramics. called the Telangana State Mumbai-based artist AROUND THE ASPECT Equestrian Association com- Maitri Chheda, who dis- prising veterans of the sport played her work at several art OF HOLLOW SPACE with the aim to revive the sport exhibitions across the coun- AND THE ASSOCIATED culturally was formed. A lot of try including Ahmedabad, ELEMENTS OF SUNSET OF horse shows were organised at Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, local levels which brought the has now reached Hyderabad THICKNESS AND sport the attention it needed,” to showcase her work made he informs. of ceramics. THINNESS OF THE Romantic Fever, a retired Considered a traditional MATERIAL racehorse has always been his medium, Chheda, who champion that won him several recieved her masters in ments, they do not entirely SUCCESS laurels. Shaun shares a special ceramic sculpture from the function as one and can connect with him. The rider Faculty of Fine Arts, rather be termed as sound hopes to someday see the sport Maharaja Sayajirao sculpture. Explaining her receive the same media and University of Baroda, tells us unique art she says, “Taking Hyderabad's young horse-rider Allan Shaun public attention that most about her ceramic work. the aspect of resonance of sports in the country receive. “This medium can be sound I have used repetitive Michael, speaking to SHIKHA DUGGAL, Horse-riding/polo websites explored beyond its tradition. patterns in my work thus regularly release updates My work revolves around the reflecting the pattern of regarding various events to be aspect of hollow space and sound waves. They also have explains the sport, the struggles that come held in various cities across the the associated elements of an interactive aspect to them, country. Mostly running for thickness and thinness of the as I invite the viewer to phys- with it, the discipline it demands and the one to three days, the events material. Hollow spaces are ically engage with my work consist of different perfor- parallels to that of the aspect in order to experience both effort it takes and more mances of horses competing for of sound and the creation of its visual and auditory aes- awards and cash-prizes. sound,” she says. “Through a thetics.”

Television ‘Telugu talent must actor D Sidhardha shares with V SATEESH REDDY his be encouraged' love for cinema, playing hat’s common in the see the light of day due to various America Ammayi and was select- into her home as a worker to win negative television serials — reasons. ed. I played a negative character her heart forms the rest of the America Ammayi, and my stint there was appreciated story,” he informs. “I’ve been characters, W Kathalo Rajakumari, Entry into Television well. And there has been no look- receiving positive feedback from Manasu Mamatha and Despite many films not seeing ing back ever since,” he smiles. people for my role. Every time a support for Ganga Manga? It’s the the light of the day, Siddhu didn’t fan meets me, he or she inquires actor D Sidhardha. Sidhardha stop himself. He began looking for Unexpected opportunity about what happens next,” he popularly known as Siddhu, won more roles. “I attended various Siddhu’s second TV series hap- adds. budding actors critical acclaim for essaying the auditions for opportunities in pened accidentally. He narrates, “I negative role of Abhi, a casanova movies. I played small roles in a was at Annapurna Studios to fin- Plan to do movies soon and more in his very first project America few films like Nenu Local among ish some work. At the time, audi- Despite gaining a name for him- Ammayi. He went on to win the others. Most of the times, the role tions were on for Kathalo self in Television industry, Siddhu hearts of fans and critics alike with I was narrated would be different Rajakumari. The makers saw me is still bitten by the movie bug and his other performances. He talks from what the final output was,” a and asked me to give my audition says will continue to look for work about the man behind the several dejected Siddhu says. After several since they had seen my work in in the Telugu film industry. “Now, masks he wears. attempts to enter America Ammayi. I got through I’m happy doing TV serials but his share of hiccups in convince the film indus- the auditions and that’s how my plan to do movies soon,” he shares. his family. But two people, he Love for cinema try, he decided second role took shape.” Asked about his favorite film star, informs, always had his back. “My Siddhu never expected to enter to try his luck “It’s Pawan Kalyan,” he says. “I brother Ganesh and friend the television industry because he in the televi- Every A chef's love story have no dream roles, I’m fine with Prasanna always backed me was always interested in cinema sion indus- Later, Siddhu went anything,” he adds. despite many hurdles,” he says. “I right from his college days. “I try. “I gave medium is on to do serials shall forever be grateful for their never looked at acting as a career my first different in terms of like Manasu TV industry growing faster trust in me and the support they during my childhood. It was only audition content and audience. People Mamatha and Ganga than films offered when things were rough,” during my college that I began to for Manga. In his latest Siddhu says that the craze for he adds crediting his success to think about it. While I was pursu- are encouraging all platforms serial, Ganga Manga, Television industry is growing these two people. ing my engineering in Vizag, a and it is good that many he plays the role of a faster these days than for the film friend of mine had moved to budding actors are getting chef. “I’m playing the industry. “Serials are more engag- People are encouraging all Hyderabad to pursue cinema lead in Ganga Manga. I’m ing, I feel and hence are a big hit. platforms direction. I chanced upon this to opportunities. It all depends a renowned chef who falls Sadly, most actors in the When asked about the competi- tell my parents that I wanted to on people to manage their for the lead actress when I Television industry are not native tion between serials, OTT plat- pursue acting as a career,” he time to see what they want to come to India. How I move speakers of the language but peo- forms and movies, Siddhu shares, informs. His parents advised him ple who’ve come here from “Every medium is different in to wait till his sister got married. consume. Serials have great Karnataka and other places. Hence terms of content and audience. Once she married, there was no audience all over, right from the need to encourage budding People are encouraging all plat- stopping for him. “After her mar- people in remote places to Telugu actors,” he informs. “I’m forms and it is good that many riage, I came to Hyderabad and sure that one big audition for budding actors are getting oppor- began meeting people for people in towns and cities Telugu actors across the Telugu tunities. It all depends on people work,” he adds. SIDHARDHA out of the states will do the job finding the to manage their time to see what Siddhu then went on to ACTOR best actors here,” he suggests. they want to consume. Serials have act in many crowd-funded great audience all over, right from movies and short films, Well-wishers support people in remote places to people most of which did not BOX Like most people, Siddhu had in towns and cities.” 10

Hyderabad Wednesday March 18, 2020 what’s brewing?

PARTY CITY GUIDE

EVENTS Naziya Khan l PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION l More than 20 women photographers from across the country are showcasing their latest photographs on various topics in an exhibition titled Resilience at State Art Gallery, Madhapur. The exhibition is on till March 27 between 10 am and 6 pm.

PAINTING WORKSHOP lLamakaan, Banjara Hills is conducting a painting workshop on its premises on March 22 from 11.30 am. The artistes will provide step by step instructions on how to paint.

PUPPETRY DAY l l Bhavana Nori Art and Puppetry Centre is conducting World Puppetry Day Celebrations on March 21 at Lamakaan

from 6.30 pm.

Nusrat Jahan Nusrat l

l Siya

l Oorja BOOK READING l Hyderabad Readers and Writers Group is hosting a book reading session on March 21 at

Phoenix Arena from 6 pm.

Debbie l Shilpa l

COMEDY NIGHTS lStand-up comedian Vivek Muralidharan is hosting his new stand-up show ‘Vivek Muralidharan Live’ on March 22 at Phoenix Arena from 5 pm. In this weekly show, he will speak about various societal issues. FASHION

FIESTA AUR KARO SHAADI ctress and MP Nusrat Jahan unveils her fashion brand YOUVE in Hyderabad l ‘Aur Karo Shaadi’ is the voice screaming Arecently. Fashion lovers and socialites inside every married man (and woman)!. attended for the launch event and Hyderabad's one of the best comedians Avinash witnessed the models walk the Agarwal, who got married recently, will perform ramp. this stand up, at Aaromale on March 21 at 8 pm.

GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, send your details along with a poster and contact number to [email protected] Photos by SV Chary l Sailaja Allamsetty FUN

ARCHIE CALVIN AND HOBBES

GARFIELD REALITY CHECK SPEED BUMP CROSSWORD

NANCY

SUDOKU Yesterday’s solution

GINGER MEGGS

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 Wednesday March 18, 2020 tollywood PRABHAS CUT SHORTS EUROPEAN SCHEDULE OF HIS NEXT

he makers of better to defer the shoot to tions to shoot if they Prabhas' next some other time than risk come later, but in with Jil fame his cast and crew to the the larger interest of T Radha Krishna pandemic. the health of the unit, have cancelled "When the makers they had to take a call the long started shooting the film to terminate shoot. The European schedule due to in Georgia, the situation unit is on their way back the novel coronavirus out- was not as terrifying as it to Hyderabad," said a break. Already running is right now. The team source. behind the schedule by assessed the situation in In the Georgia sched- more than four months, neighbouring countries ule, an action sequence the team has begun shoot- and as they are shooting and a couple of scenes on ing the Georgian schedule in open places in Georgia, Prabhas, Pooja Hegde early this March and even they felt they will be a sit- and Priyadarshi shot for a good 14 days, ting duck to the virus. So Pulikonda have been before they decided to they immediately com- shot. It remains to be pack their bags. After pleted the Georgian seen whether the unit will Georgia, other parts of schedule. They had plans head back to Europe Europe were to host the to shoot in other parts of again. A musical love shoot till mid April but Europe over the next story, the film, with Amit with the continent regis- month but had to abort Trivedi's music, is a joint tering high number of their plans. Yes, it will be production venture Covid-19 cases over the a huge financial burden between Gopi Krishna last couple of weeks, for the team as they won't Movies and UV Prabhas and Co. felt it's get similar climatic condi- Creations. Celebrities urge fans to Katta to do a take coronavirus ADITH political thriller for GMB seriously and stay inside As the coron- COVID-19. you are sick... Let's contin- ilmmaker Deva Katta, who avirus pandem- He took to Instagram ue to follow all the neces- will begin filming his next ic gets more and and wrote: "Social distanc- sary steps until this passes. signs a with Sai Tej in April, has more serious, ing is the need of the hour! We are in it together and F been signed on by GMB A many celebrities It's a tough call but we we will see this through... Entertainment to do a web are doing all need to make it. This is Let's beat #COVID19 show. We hear the show they can to convince their time to sacrifice our social together... #StaySafe," he will be a political thriller and the script fans and general public to life and prioritize public added. period work has been wrapped up. "Deva has take precautions against safety. Stay indoors as RRR stars Ram Charan been working on multiple stories for the getting themselves and not much as you can and and Jr NTR shared a video past three years and this web show is one to fall prey to fake mes- make the most of this on their respective of them. He will be the showrunner, sages. Using their respec- phase with your family Instagram handles on how while simultaneously directing some tive social media plat- and loved to stay safe from contract- episodes. Majority of the other episodes forms, many like Mahesh ones. ing pandemic and not to love story will be directed by his assistants. It will Babu, Prabhas, Jr NTR This believe fake WhatsApp go to floors later this summer," said a and Ram Charan have will messages. They also listed source. begun urging their fans out six precautionary mea- Directed by a short Digital medium is not new to Katta, as to take this pandemic sures recommended by he has invested nearly three years on seriously. World Health filmmaker Somnath, the Baahubali Netflix series. GMB is doing Prabhas posted a Organization, which can the show for streaming giant Amazon note that read: "Yes, It easily keep oneself pro- film has been titled Vesavi Prime. This is their second web series is tough health & pub- tected from the after Charlie, a detective thriller, which lic safety challenge, but COVID-19 crisis. they've produced to run on Jio. Writer remember each one of us 1999 and is being produced Hussain Sha Kiran is its director. have a role to play in con- quering the #COVID19 by Bekkem Venugopal, pandemic. Few precau- tions & staying away from finds Nagaraj Goud misinformation will help it's escalation." ctor Adith Arun, three days sometime Mahesh has keep who is presently back and were extremely urged every- the virus occupied with content with the output. one to stay from spread- A projects like We were supposed to go indoors, sac- ing and save Lokakalyanam to floors next week but rifice social many lives." (working title), due to Covid-19, we life and pri- He also Vidhi Vilasam, and Katha might start the film oritise pub- appealed Kanchiki Manam Intiki, sometime next month." lic safety to everyone to has green-lit a new He further added that prevent wash hands movie. To mark the while a new team is the frequently. directorial debut of working on the film, spread of "Ensure you Somnath, a short film- Fidaa composer wash your hands maker, the film has been Shakthikanth Karthick frequently and titled Vesavi 1999. has been roped in to ren- keep your envi- Bekkem Venugopal, who der tunes. ronment clean. last produced the suc- On a different note, Use hand sanitisers cessful Husharu, is shep- Adith said that he recent- as much as possi- herding the project ly watched Hindi film ble, use masks under his Lucky Media. Dream Girl, spearheaded only if you think Adith told us, "The by Ayushmann film is an interesting love Khurrana, and impressed story where I play an by it big time, he is look- army man. We would be ing to remake it. When shooting it predominant- told that Suresh ly in Hyderabad, while Productions has entered UPPENA girl in some portions require us into agreement with to visit Sangareddy. I've Balaji Motion Pictures to started prepping for the remake it in Telugu, he talks for 18 Pages part already. We've informed, "Wow, that's done a test shoot of good news. I know angalore girl both Mr. Suresh Krithi Shetty Babu and Rana has caught very well. I M the attention would see if I of filmgoers can approach with her cute them." looks and killer smile from the promotional material of Uppena so far. It seems Sukumar, who has produced her maiden venture in Telugu is also impressed by her big time, before proposing her name to his protégé Surya Pratap for his next with Nikhil. The film, titled 18 Pages, was launched recently in Hyderabad. A source chips in, "18 Pages revolves primarily around the lead pair and Sukumar felt that Krithi with her girl-next-door looks and acting chops can add a lot to the female role. He had a word with her recently and she responded positively. Pratap too in is in her favour as he heard great things about her performance in Uppena. The negotiations are in final stages." 18 Pages is a quirky love story, which will tell the tale of an 18-page love story of the lead actor (Nikhil). Sukumar has penned the film's story, while Gopi Sunder is on board to compose music. GA2 Pictures and Sukumar Writings are jointly producing it. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18, 2020 sport 12 PSL POSTPONED PTI n KARACHI “I personally want to thank all he ongoing Pakistan Super Have not get myself tested but League (PSL) was on involved, including overseas TTuesday suspended after the and local players, for their have fever & dry cough: Hales country’s Cricket Board revealed exceptional contribution to our that a foreign player showed beloved PSL and as we send PTI n LONDON ment. symptoms of the dreaded everyone back home to their “I returned to the UK in the COVID-19 with former captain- respective families may we ngland batsman Alex Hales early hours of Saturday morning turned-commentator Ramiz Raja grant them safety and pray to Eon Tuesday said he has gone feeling perfectly fit and healthy claiming that it was England’s Alex Allah that the world gets back into self-isolation due to fever and with absolutely no symptoms Hales. on its feet soon.” and persistent dry cough after of the virus,” he added. The PSL had entered the returning midway from the now- Hales plays for Karachi Kings Test c’ship without Ind-Pak knockout stages and semifinal —WASIM AKRAM postponed Pakistan Super League in the PSL. matches were due to be played on “We are going to stand tall with (PSL) but is yet to get himself “However, I awoke early on tie makes no sense: Waqar Tuesday and final on Wednesday other nations and with the tested for the dreaded COVID- Sunday morning having devel- in Lahore. The PCB had also 19. oped a fever and followed the PTI n KARACHI shortened the league by four days world. This is an international “Like many other overseas governments advice of self-isola- considering the worsening coro- calamity. We need to ensure players, I reluctantly left the tion, a process I am obviously still ormer pace great Waqar Younis said it navirus situation but was forced to there is no human loss. We Pakistan Super League early following having developed a Fdoesn’t make sense that the ICC World Test call it off on Tuesday. need to fight it together. because with COVID-19 reach- dry and persistent cough. Championship don’t feature any match “...This new development Through PSL, the message was ing global pandemic status, I felt “At this stage, it has not been between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. came after a player who left that Pakistan is a safe haven.” it was more important to be with possible to be tested although I The World Test Championship features Pakistan told us that (he has) —SHOAIB AKHTAR my family rather than face a peri- am hopeful that might be the case nine top-ranked Test teams, who will play six symptoms and this (decision to od of lockdown thousands of later today so I can get absolute bilateral Test series against mutually chosen suspend PSL) isn’t in light of “Sad to see the PSL end, but miles from home,” Hales said in confirmation of my current opponents with the top two nations with most being panicked...We made our health and safety of all a statement after the PCB’s com- health status,” he added. points at the end of the league clashing in the decision after thorough delibera- concerned is the key, esp those final in England in June 2021. tion,” PCB CEO Wasim Khan said. who are travelling back to their England. team had reservations about play- “I know it is a difficult situation between “But before this there was no homes. Perhaps the decision In the PSL semifinals, Multan ing in the tournament and the Pakistan and India even at government to gov- suspected case at all, which is why could have been taken earlier, Sultans were to take on Peshawar decision was then made after ernment level but I think the ICC needed to the decision wasn’t made before,” Zalmi at 2pm at the Gaddafi consulting all the franchises. play a more proactive role in this champi- he added. with regard to the trophy...well Stadium, followed by a clash “We have done everything to onship,” Waqar said in an interview to the Pakistan’s former Test captain the table-topper should be between Karachi Kings and ensure health and safety of every- YouTube channel. Raja claimed that Hales might be handed the trophy?” Lahore Qalandars at the same one because of the coronavirus “The ICC should have intervened and the player being suspected. As a —SHAHID AFRIDI venue in the evening. and we consulted the govern- done something because to me having a test precautionary measure, all PSL Most of the 34 foreign players, ment and health officials in all championship without Pakistan and India Test players and broadcasters are now who took part in the PSL, began decisions,” he said. matches makes no sense,” he said. being tested for the virus. obviously adopt a common sense heading home last week after the The PCB on Monday called Since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, India “What I know is that he is yet approach to deal with this prob- PCB said it would not stop anyone off an upcoming ODI and Test hasn’t toured Pakistan. The two neighbours to have tests but we don’t know lem,” Raja said. from withdrawing from the league against Bangladesh next month. It have also not played a full Test bilateral series whether the symptoms he has is of The 31-year-old Hales, a right- due to the Coronavirus fears. also suspended its national one- since 2007 due to strained political and Corona or not. But we all now handed opener, has gone into Responding to a question day cup which was to begin from diplomatic relations. Karachi Kings batsman Alex Hales plays a shot during Pakistan Super League match AP need to be very cautious and self-isolation after reaching Khan said that the Karachi Kings March 25 in Karachi. Waqar lamented that due to the on and off strained relations with India, he got to play only four Tests against them in an internation- al career spanning 14-years, featuring 87 Tests Create second line of finger spinners for CA planning to host T20 and 262 ODIs. IPL franchises ready to “It’s always been like this that is why mak- Test team, urge former India spinners WC as per schedule ing my test debut against India is something I don’t forget,” he said. PTI n SYDNEY Waqar also praised the wealth of pace tal- quarantine foreign stars ent coming through in India. ricket Australia is planning to host the men’s “If you see India has really worked hard CT20 World Cup as per schedule in October in this area and they are now producing IANS n NEW DELHI from the government and visas are issued, then despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing a col- bowlers regularly who bowl in the 140 plus quarantining the players shouldn’t be a big deal. lapse of sports events worldwide. range. he Indian Premier League franchises are In such a scenario, we can fly them into the “We’re really hoping that all forms of sport can “In the past it was not like this. But things Tready to quarantine their foreign players for country in the first week of April and follow the be played again in a few weeks or a few months’ have changed. (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) a period of 14 days if the travel advisories issued process of 14-day quarantine. time,” CA chief Kevin Roberts was quoted as say- Shami, Ishant (Sharma) they have taken by the government calls for the same amid the “But first, the foreign players need to be ing by cricket.Com.Au. India to the top. That is why India is doing so ongoing coronavirus outbreak. But first, they given the visa and that is why we need to wait “None of us are experts in this situation obvi- well in Test and other formats now,” he said. are waiting for the authorities to clear the till March 31 to see what the government ously, so our hope is that we’re back in very much Waqar also pointed out that India had a ground for issuance of visa to them. As of now, decides going forward.” normal circumstances very clear rotation policy for its pace bowlers. the government has prohibited entry of people An IPL official who was present in the con- come October and “If you look at their Test side they have from specific countries and regions till March ference call on Monday further said that while November when the men’s more or less a settled combination of pace 31. there was no decision made with regards to the T20 World Cup is to be bowlers for this format but in the white ball The government on Monday issued an advi- fate of the tournament, it was decided that meet- played.” formats they keep on changing and experi- sory expanding compulsory quarantine for a ings will happen every week and also that for- The men’s T20 World menting which is good.” minimum period of 14 days for passengers com- eign players will need a 5-day break before they Cup is slated to begin with Waqar said as Pakistan bowling coach he ing from/transiting through UAE, Qatar, Oman, can start playing matches. the pre-qualifiers from also wanted to experiment with the bowlers and Kuwait. It further prohibited travel of pas- “No decision was made and to be honest, October 18-23 followed by in limited over cricket, while having a settled sengers from member countries of the European the idea wasn’t to take a call. It was aimed more the main 12-team competi- group of bowlers for Test cricket who could Union, the European Free Trade Association, towards understanding the general scenario and tion from October 24. serve the country for the next 5 to 8 years. Turkey and United Kingdom to India with effect how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the The final will be played on “My policy is to keep on giving chances from March 18. world. It was more about taking stock of the sit- November 15 at the MCG and and experimenting in ODIs and T20 cricket. On Tuesday, the government further said uation. But, one thing that we did discuss was CA is planning for a full house. Give those bowlers a chance who are in form that travel of passengers from Afghanistan, that foreign players will need a 5-day window “And at this stage we’re at a time. It is not that I ignore those who have Philippines, Malaysia to India is prohibited with to acclimatise once they arrive in India. planning on November 15, to performed consistently well in domestic immediate effect. These instructions are a tem- “But before that, we need to understand if have a full house at the MCG to cricket. Muhammad Abbas, Imran Khan are Vidarbha’s spinner Akshay Wakhare bowls during Ranji game Harbhajan/Twitter porary measure and shall be in force till and when the government will relax the trav- inspire the world through men’s examples,” he said. NEW DELHI: Indian cricket has celebrated the emergence of a potent March 31 and will be reviewed subsequently. el advisory and foreign players will indeed be cricket as the women’s cricketers The 48-year-old said cricket has changed fast bowling unit but it is high time that the establishment focus- Speaking to IANS, an official of one of the allowed to come in. Unless the government did here just last week,” Roberts a lot compared to when he played and fast es on producing quality Test spinners, especially off-break bowlers, franchises said that the teams were ready for a issues fresh advisory, it will be impossible to said. bowlers lack aggression now. feel former players. scenario wherein foreign players will need to gauge when the foreign players will come in and Last week, Australia’s ODI “Nowadays cricket is different and as a Ravichandran Ashwin (365 wickets in 71 Tests) has been an be quarantined for a 14-day period once per- when we can start the tournament. series against New Zealand was result I feel pace bowlers are more defensive impact bowler in home conditions but the current team man- mitted to fly into the country. “At present, we need to keep our fingers called off after the first match, as minded now to counter the changed rules, agement hasn’t exactly put complete faith in Tamil Nadu tweak- “Yes, the fresh advisory calls for 14-day crossed and hope that the situation improves was India’s ODI series against broader bats and easy pitches. er’s abilities in overseas conditions. quarantine for travel from some countries and and the health and sports departments give the South Africa. Both series were to “In my days we always believed that While former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that if the stance remains the same post March 31, necessary go-ahead to organise the tournament be held without spectators before aggression and attack was a must for fast seasoned domestic performers like Akshay Wakhare (34 years) that shouldn’t be an issue. If we get a clearance with foreign players,” the official said. being scrapped. bowlers and we got success.” and Jalaj Saxena (33 years) should be given a break, another vet- eran Laxman Sivaramakrishnan is of the opinion that a younger pool needs to be created as Ashwin still has “good three years of Test cricket left in him”. We’re all waiting “Ashwin is a very hard-working bowler and he has not taken Cricket Australia likely to review IPL contracts his place for granted. He still has three good years left and it’s time now that we find the next crop of young spinners which to hear from IPL: is ready to take over when time comes,” Sivaramakrishnan said. PTI n MELBOURNE ers are going to be really interested in the IPL or The Hundred series in the UK. But Harbhajan has a different idea. and leaning on our perspective as their There are 17 Australian players contracted “Jalaj Saxena and Akshay Wakhare have performed year after Kane Richardson ustralian cricketers may have to forego leader... To advise them in that regard,” with different IPL franchisees. year at the domestic level, at times on flat tracks. I have seen Atheir lucrative IPL contracts in the wake Roberts said. The Australia report said that pacer Akshay closely at the Mumbai Indians nets. Age for me is just of fast-spreading novel coronavirus, the local “And then there will also be Pat Cummins, former skipper Steve a number. I don’t believe these two can’t be tried," the media reported on Tuesday. a perspective from the BCCI and Smith, opener David Warner and all- ‘Turbanator’ said. Cricket Australia has not directed the their IPL division within that rounder Glenn Maxwell could be But why have we not produced any second line of off-spin- players officially with its chief executive and together with our players asked to give up their rich contracts. ners in these years? Kevin Roberts on Tuesday saying that play- and the BCCI, I am sure play- Cummins had become the high- “I haven’t seen a good off-spinner at the Ranji level. That’s Kane Richardson watches his teammates train during Aus practice session AP ers were individually contracted to their IPL ers will reach the best possible est paid overseas player in the history because of bad captaincy at the Ranji Trophy level. If an off-spin- teams and can make up their own minds to decisions in uncertain circum- of the IPL with a contract worth $3.2 mil- ner gets hit by a right-hander, captains take him off and that hits SYDNEY: Australia pacer Kane were all sitting around chatting compete in the 2020 IPL or not. stances.” lion with Kolkata Knight Riders. his confidence. Harbhajan Singh became a great bowler because Richardson has said he and about it. It’s happened out of “We can provide advice. We’re con- The Australian newspaper Maxwell received a $2.2 million con- the captain was Sourav Ganguly, who gave him encouragement,” other Australian players are nowhere. scious of the fact that Australian players are reported that Cricket Australia tract with Kings XI Punjab. CA has said Sivaramakrishnan, the hero of 1985 Benson & Hedges Cup. waiting to hear from Indian “A lot of us were going to individually contracted to the IPL and the is reviewing whether it should declared NSW the champions after Siva does have sympathy for Saxena though. Premier League (IPL) about be away from now till the end time will certainly come very soon where play- permit its players to participate scrapping the Sheffield Shield final. “Jalaj’s is a classic case of his career completely coinciding the next step after the cash-rich of the IPL, so to now be sitting with Ashwin’s best years. But right now we can’t look at players tournament was postponed at home with absolutely no idea who are 33 or 34 years. Because by the time another three years due to coronavirus outbreak. when the next game of crick- go by, the fitness levels might be an issue.” 17 Australians hold Indian et is going to be for any of us, Proteas return home Archer hits out at racist abuse What about Karnataka’s Krishnappa Gowtham? Premier League contracts, just shows how quickly this has “He is good but I don’t think good enough for Test crick- which was scheduled to start grown. AFP n LONDON three five-wicket hauls — said et,” was Siva’s honest assessment. on March 29 but has been sus- “Even a week ago we were after Kolkata stopover it beggared belief people could “We need a new set of good spinners (all types) at the India pended till April 15. flying back from South Africa ngland pace bowler Jofra post such hateful things. A level, who should be ready in next three years. Rahul Chahar “We’re just waiting to hear,” and there was no thought of KOLKATA: The South African EArcher said racism should “I will never understand is very young but again, he is more of a white-ball bowler. Shahbaz Kane told cricket.com.au where coronavirus at all in the air or cricket team on Tuesday flew be “addressed properly” after how people feel so freely to say Nadeem is 30 plus and Yuzvendra Chahal is in his late 20s,” he he detailed about the quaran- when we got back to the air- back home with a stopover in he posted on his Instagram these things to another human added with a note of caution. tine experience he had to port. Kolkata after their ODI series account racist messages he had being,” he said. Another former Test off-spinner Rajesh Chauhan believes undergo after complaining of “It's hard to believe we’re against India was called off. received. “I have given a lot of that Ashwin’s problem is not knowing at times what is his wick- a sore throat before the first sitting here at home with every- Not a single ball could be The 24-year-old has been thought about reacting to this et-taking delivery. ODI of the Chappell Hadlee thing being cancelled but when bowled in the series as the open- subjected to racist abuse in the and I hope that no one else has “Ashwin is a class bowler but with so much variations, he series, which now stands can- you watch the news and see er was washed out in Dharamsala past, notably during the second to deal with stuff like this on a at times doesn’t know what is his wicket-taking delivery. About celled. what’s going on in the world, it’s and the series was called off Test defeat by New Zealand last regular basis, it isn’t ever Jalaj, I don’t think he is a specialist off-spinner. He is more of an “A lot of the blokes have definitely the right call. ahead of the second ODI in year. acceptable and should be all-rounder.” opinions — ‘it’s going to get “I think the main issue that Lucknow. destinations. They were very A spectator was subse- addressed properly in my opin- Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta felt that various state cancelled’, this and that — but a lot of boys had was travelling The touring players and sup- pleased with CAB’s arrangements quently banned from interna- ion.” teams, on the junior cricket set-up, do not put emphasis on cre- again it can change in a day or away from home and if you port staff reached Kolkata on and precautionary measures,” tional and domestic matches in Archer is presently recov- ating a talent pool. a week, so I’ll just sit by the happen to catch it, you’re stuck Monday to catch their connect- Cricket Association of Bengal New Zealand for two years. ering from a stress fracture of “We had a phase where we wanted only wrist spinners at phone and get ready to play for in a hotel room for two weeks. ing flight for Dubai. president Avishek Dalmiya said. Archer — who in just his right elbow but is seen as the the highest level. So at the junior level (U-16 & U-19), boys start- the 15th at the moment — That’s the sticking point I reck- “They have left for Dubai The BCCI and Cricket South seven Test matches since mak- future point man for England ed feeling what’s the use of being an off-spinner. But I agree with that’s what I’m thinking. on a lot of the guys were safely this morning. From there, Africa mutually agreed to ing his debut last year has pace bowling with Stuart Broad Harbhajan that Wakhare or Jalaj could be tried in future.” PTI “(The Australia squad) uncomfortable with.” AFP they will leave for their respective reschedule the ODI series. PTI taken 30 wickets including set to turn 34 in June.