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EENGLISHNGLISH DDAILYAILY THE15 SATURDAY, AUGUST,SOUTH 2020 PUBLISHED FROM: HYDERABAD, CHENNAI INDIA & BANGALORE EDITOR INTIMES CHIEF: BUCHI BABU VUPPALA www.thesouthindiatimes.com /facebook/thesouthindiatimes.yahoo.in / thesouthindiatimes.yahoo.in RENEW COMMITMENT US MULLS CHANGING K’TAKA CM TO OFFER ‘BAGINA’ TO BUILD UNITED NATION SHOWER RULES AFTER DONALD AS KRISHNA SAGAR RESERVOIR ON I˨DAY: VENKAIAH TRUMP’S COMPLAINTS REACHES FULL CAPACITY

TTHEHE SSOUTHOUTH INDIAINDIA TIMESTIMES Befitting reply if anyone EENGLISHNGLISH DAILYDAILY Gehlot govt wins trust vote attacks India: Rajnath AANDND ITSITS SSTAFFTAFF WWISHESISHES in Rajasthan Assembly TTSITSIT BBUREAUUREAU New Delhi, Aug 14: Asserting that In- HHAPPYAPPY INDEPENDENCEINDEPENDENCE DDAYAY TSIT BUREAU ing the debate, when Deputy Speaker, “I was wondering that dia took actions only for self-defence Jaipur, Aug 14 : The Ashok Leader of Opposition Rajendra my seat has been shifted. This and not to attack others, Defence Gehlot government in Rajast- Singh Rathore was repeatedly looks like a border, with the rul- Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday ON I-DAY EVE, PREZ ISSUES han won the motion of confi- taking his name, former Deputy ing government one side and said that any enemy country attack- dence by voice vote during the CM Pilot stood up and told the the opposition on the other. ing India will be given a befitting VEILED WARNING TO CHINA special Assembly session con- reply. “Whatever we do in the realm vened on Friday. The special It doesn't matter who sits where of national security, we always do it session was adjourned for two in the Assembly: Pilot for self-defence and not for attacking hours when it got underway on others. If the enemy country ever at- Friday. As soon as it started at Jaipur, Aug 14 (UNI) Former tacked us, like every time, we will give 1 p.m., Rajasthan Parliamen- Deputy Chief Minister of Raj- it a befitting reply,” the Minister said tary Affairs Minister Shanti that his party will move a no- asthan Sachin Pilot said on Fri- in a message to the Indian Armed dia’s Independence Day, I salute the in- Dhariwal moved a motion of confidence motion against the day that it doesn't matter who Forces on the occasion of 74th Inde- domitable courage of the brave soldiers confidence, which was accept- state government in the special sits where inside the Assembly, pendence Day on August 15. of our Armed Forces who are selflessly ed by Speaker C.P. Joshi who Assembly session. However, the what matters is who holds place India is facing border tension with serving the nation. Their unmatched New Delhi, Aug 14 Eastern Ladakh. "Their allotted a three-hour slot for saffron party dropped the idea in people's minds and hearts. China on the Line of Actual Con- courage and patriotism has ensured (UNI) President Ram bravery has shown debate. After a lengthy debate, as soon as the Congress moved Pilot's seating arrangement was trol, engaging in a three-month-long that our country is safe.”Rajnath Singh Nath Kovind on Friday that if anyone tries to the Gehlot government won the motion of confidence on changed in the House when the stand-off at multiple points, hitherto also voiced appreciation for the Armed issued a veiled warn- create disturbance, an the confident motion by voice Friday. The Assembly session special Assembly session of the unprecedented on the borders. China Forces’ positive role in keeping the na- ing to China on the eve appropriate answer vote. The state Assembly has came a few days after the patch Rajasthan Assembly commenced back to bury his differences with had changed the status quo at differ- tion secure. “Our government is leaving of India's 74th Inde- will be given," asserted now been adjourned till August up between Gehlot and rebel on Friday. He was moved to the the Chief Minister, thus marking ent places on the LAC, moving inside no stone unturned to strengthen the pendence Day, while President Kovind.He 21. The Gehlot government is party leader Sachin Pilot, mark- second row from the first row an end to the over a month-long the Indian territories. The minister said Armed Forces and ensure the welfare of paying rich tributes to added, "The entire now safe for at least six months, ing a happy ending to the over a after being stripped of his portfo- political uncertainty in the state. that history is a witness to the fact that their families and the ex-servicemen,” the Indian bravehearts nation pays tribute to as the Opposition can’t move a month-long political uncertain- lios as Deputy Chief Minister and Meanwhile, the Ashok Gehlot India has neither attacked any country said the Minister. Steps have been taken who laid down their the martyrs of Galwan no-confidence motion within ty in the state. Pilot was provid- state minister for PWD and Pan- government on Friday won the nor captured the land of another coun- for the welfare of the force as well as im- lives in the violent fa- Valley. Every Indian the next six months.It may be ed a new seating arrangement chayati Raj. Pilot had revolted motion of confidence moved by try. “India believes in winning hearts, proving their fire power, he added. He ceoff between the forc- has a feeling of grati- mentioned here that on Thurs- in the Assembly, where his seat against the Ashok Gehlot-led Ra- the Congress by voice vote on the not land. But this does not mean that also talked about building infrastruc- es of the two countries tude towards each of day, BJP’s Leader of Opposition was shifted to the second row jasthan government and had re- opening day of the special As- we will let our self-esteem down,” he ture along the border for easy move- in Galwan Valley in their family members." Gulab Chand Kataria had said from the first row earlier.Dur- turned to Jaipur only three days sembly session. said in his message. “On the eve of In- ment and mobilisation of the forces. EDIT 2 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 15 SATURDAY, AUGUST, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Independence Day 2020: History, 15 SATURDAY, AUGUST, 2020 importance and significance of the day Politic have become Independence Day 2020: On August 15, 1947 India had achieved adept at using independence after years of struggle. On this day, it ceased to be a colonial and bypassing the nation and secured full autonomy from the British that ruled over it for anti-defection law years. The day holds great significance in the heart of every Indian citizen The political crises in Manipur and Rajasthan, for living in India and abroad. On August the time being, have been averted. In Manipur, Chief 15, 2020, India would have achieved Minister N Biren Singh won a confidence vote. And the 73 years of freedom. As such, this year Congress leadership is paving the way for reconciliation marks the 74th Independence Day of between the two factions in Rajasthan. But the crises the country. While it is a celebratory have done irreparable harm to institutions in the annual occasion and a national states. The Rajasthan High Court’s stay on defection holiday, wherein people hoist the proceedings drew criticism for being contrary to national flag, wear colours signifying previous Supreme Court decisions. Experts were also the tricolour, take part in many accusing Governor Kalraj Mishra of running afoul games and cultural programmes, of the Constitution for initially disagreeing with the it also coincides with the Partition Rajasthan cabinet’s decision on summoning the state of the country that brings back assembly. In Manipur, there has been criticism of the painful memories, given that India Speaker’s handling of defection proceedings.The anti- was severed on communal grounds, defection law is supposed to deter MLAs from defecting much to the dismay of many national from their political parties. They can lose their seats in leaders and ordinary citizens. the legislature for defying their party. And if declared a On 15 August 1947, when the first silently protesting the sectarian holidays — the other two being because of the pandemic, many defector, they cannot become a minister in a government Prime Minister of independent hatred that had taken over the Republic Day and Mahatma restrictions are already in place. It is, for six months. But the constitutional provisions related India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, country. Seventy-three years Gandhi’s birth anniversary. A day therefore, advised that you observe to the anti-defection law have been reduced to a joke. hoisted the national flag at the since then, the day has come to be prior to Independence Day, the the day and revel in patriotism from MLAs and political parties have become adept at using Lahori Gate of Red Fort in New recognised as that of national pride President of the country delivers a the safety of your house, maintain and bypassing the anti-defection law. This week six Delhi, the Father of the Nation and honour, with subsequent Prime televised ‘Address to the Nation’. As all social distancing and safety Congress MLAs defied their party’s whip by absenting Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Ministers hoisting the flag and mentioned earlier, the day is usually guidelines, and keep yourself and themselves from the confidence vote in the Manipur fasted in Calcutta (now Kolkata). addressing the country from the dotted with cultural programmes, your community safe. That would assembly. Their absence led to the government surviving He is believed to have spent his Red Fort every year. Independence competitions, flag-hoisting be the true spirit of Independence the confidence motion, contrary to their party’s stand. time praying, fasting, spinning, and Day is one of the three national ceremonies, and parades. This year, Day 2020. After that, they resigned from the legislature neatly sidestepping being labelled a defector under the law. If they win a by-election to the assembly, there will be no bar for them to become a minister.The law to address the fickle political loyalties of elected representatives has A digital push for healthcare: Portability multiple problems. One of them is that it only punishes MLAs for switching parties. Political parties who are at the heart of our politics have no liability under the law. of data will cut costs, save time They benefit from defections and are often accused of enticing MLAs of rival parties to switch loyalties. Other enactments responsible for the cleansing of our politics When I transferred a trauma variety of factors, including whether face a similar problem.There are limits on electoral patient from my emergency the data do, or can, reveal identity, spending by a candidate. But these limits apply only department in New York, across and what the law says. to candidates. Political parties can spend an unlimited the sky-bridge, to the adjacent The proposed NDHM architecture, amount on behalf of their candidates. Similarly, laws orthopedic hospital, my patient’s if executed as intended, has two have been tightened to restrict candidates with criminal recently performed CT scans didn’t distinguishing characteristics that backgrounds. Individuals convicted with a prison term travel with him. They were locked in may help ameliorate these concerns. of over two years cannot stand for elections. But there digital silos that didn’t communicate The NDHM is non-prescriptive — is no restriction on political parties to give tickets with each other despite the unlike its predecessor from a few years to individuals who face criminal charges which are $40-billion plus the US has spent ago, it steers away from designing a pending before courts. One would think that bringing on digitising medical records. And monolithic EMR (electronic medical political parties within the ambit of these laws will yet, we physic universally agree record) and instead only provides solve these problems — just as how penalising both that digitising health records is not the scaffolding upon which the the bribe giver and bribe taker is supposed to clamp only a good thing, but a desperately market can compete to develop a down on corruption. But that’s easier said than done. needed intervention because it range of applications that would Parties have been able to frustrate attempts to hold increases accountability, improves facilitate data exchange between them accountable. Courts have also had limited success patient outcomes, and advances patients, providers and payers. reigning in political parties.A punishment-based evidence-based policymaking. Where hospital administrators have legal approach underestimates the problems with our Electric Medical Records (EMIs), failed, the market may rise to meet politics. Bhupesh Gupta, an eminent parliamentarian, are, however, one of the key drivers clinic ’ needs. was a member of the first committee established of physician burnout in the US. the app will not sell your data would achieved (supposedly a marker of The architecture seeks to protect approximately half a century ago to examine the How will the anticipated August 15 be a game changer. Many countries “care quality”), and the number of patients by the rather elegant use issue of defections. He believed that “defections are announcement about a personal are lightyears ahead of India in their sutures placed. Only the last piece of the consent manager framework only the manifestation of certain unhealthy trends in health record (PHR) for every Indian use of EMRs, but none has anchored of information has actual relevance that has already been successfully our political life”. Then Home Minister Y B Chavan be different? To counter these its vision as robustly around the for the next doctor who must know used by the Universal Payment was chair of this committee. It counted amongst its troublesome US trends, in 2017, an PHR, as has the current iteration of how many stitches to pull out. The Interface. Health information can members stalwarts like Jayaprakash Narayan, H N interdisciplinary team of physic , the National Digital Health Mission spiraling burden for documentation travel between entities only with Kunzru, M C Setalvad, N G Ranga and Madhu Limaye. lawyers and computer scientists (NDHM). There will, however, be had led to an absurd situation where requisite permission and with The committee was perceptive in its recommendations. from the academia, government, concerns. the Massachusetts General Hospital permanent record of the transaction. Its first one was, “regardless of the legislative and and the private and philanthropic First, to enable seamless in Boston hired tele-scribes in India Distilled down to its essence, all it constitutional measures against political defections, a sectors published a roadmap for data exchange, all users must to help physic transcribe their seeks to do, as described by one of lasting solution to the problem can only come from the re-imagining India’s health data be incentivised or mandated notes. It is imperative that India, its architects, is to ensure that if A adherence by political parties to a code of conduct or set ecosystem, calling for a federated, to adopt a standard language while embracing global standards, wants X information from B, A is of conventions that took into account the fundamental API-enabled, PHR — principles of communication. Several seriously rethinks what to document, in fact authorised to receive it, and priorities and decencies that ought to govern the that are reflected in NITI Aayog’s international standards exist and when, why, and most importantly, what she is receiving is indeed X. functioning of democratic institutions. National Health Stack Bluebook are promoted in India — however, by whom. The country must harness The potential here for changing how and the health ministry’s National GPs, pharmacists, laboratories, advances in voice recognition, health data are utilised is unlimited. Digital Health Blueprint. The basic radiology clinics, insurers and natural language processing, and Success is likely to be measured Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, idea is this: Instead of ferrying hospitals have to play ball. Insurance machine learning to ignite its health by an acceleration in cashless Printed at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. medical records in polythene bags claims have typically driven this data ecosystem without straining transactions, better book-keeping, from doctor to doctor, Ind should change elsewhere and this is a its over-burdened physic and decreased friction in payments — all Triplicane, Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 be able to access their lab reports, strong impetus for the current NHA- community health workers. of which are laudable. For patients (New) Nagappa Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. x-rays and prescriptions irrespective MoHFW proposal as well. Unless Second, the free movement of and providers, however, success Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. of where they were generated, and due attention is paid to the pitfalls health data is not without risks — will look different. The portability share them with doctors or family of this approach, it will either be less the concerns with universal IDs are of clinically-relevant data across RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. members — with consent. Evolving successful than desired or severely particularly salient when it comes private-public divides and states Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping jurisprudence in India, like the draft compromise the job satisfaction to sensitive personal data like will cut costs and save time, the Complex, More Market, Chennai - 600 003. Personal Data Protection Bill, called of healthcare providers. A claims- health data. 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It is one thing to have billing and legal information, that learning algorithms to detect cancer, alter the course of an epidemic, and Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. access to the PDF of your laboratory has little relevance for clinical care. consent would be required from of a nation.These tectonic shifts results — which you already do A patient chart for the placement patients many of whom may be dead. won’t all happen on August 15. Or Rni no. Teleng/2009/29225 and can forward to your doctor. of a simple stitch for a wound If the algorithm is wildly successful on January 26. Or within the cyclical Bangalore : 3rd Main Road- 4, L.N. 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Renew commitment to build united nation on I-Day: Venkaiah Nearly 67 lakh girls empowered by Kanyashree scheme: Mamata Kolkata, Aug 14 (UNI) West scheme. Girls are the assets district in January last year. nual scholarship of Rs 1,000 Bengal Chief Minister Ma- of our nation and we are The Mamata Banerjee-led and the second is a one-time mata Banerjee on Friday said proud of them." The flagship state government also bagged grant of 25,000 after they at- that nearly 67 lakh girls have scheme was launched in 2013 the prestigious United Na- tain the age of 18, provided been empowered by the state with two cash transfer com- tions Public Service award they are engaged in an aca- government's Kanyashree ponents for unmarried girls. for the scheme in 2017.The demic pursuit. The state gov- scheme till date. Taking to The state government has scheme's target is to provide ernment has also decided to Twitter, Banerjee said: "Today also decided to set up Kan- incentives to girls and en- set up Kanyashree University is Kanyashree Dibas (Day). yashree University in Nadia courage them to continue in Nadia district and Kanyas- The Kanyashree scheme, district and Kanyashree col- education, thereby delaying hree colleges across the state. New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Vice started in 2013, has won the leges across the state. The their marriage till the age of The Chief Minister laid the President M. Venkaiah Naidu, UN (first prize) award. Nearly Chief Minister laid the foun- 18 years. Under the scheme, foundation stone for the Uni- on the eve of 74th Independence 67 lakh girls have been em- dation stone for the Univer- girls between 13 and 18 years versity at Krishnagar in Nadia Day, on Friday urged all citizens to powered through this unique sity at Krishnagar in Nadia of age first receive an an- district in January last year. renew their commitment towards building a united, strong, prosper- ous, inclusive and peaceful nation. The Vice President urged all Voluntary blood donation best way Punjab imposes state-wide night to take this pledge while greet- ing people on the Independence curfew to combat Covid spread Day. Conveying his good wishes to serve mankind: Harsh Vardhan to the people on the joyous occa- Chandigarh, Aug 14 (UNI) As sion, Naidu said: "Today, we cele- New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Union Covid-19 cases continued to spike brate the 74th Independence Day Minister of Health and Family Welfare amid fears of a peak in the next few of our country. I pay my tributes Harsh Vardhan on Friday inaugurated weeks, Punjab Chief Minister Ama- to those brave freedom fighters a voluntary blood donation campaign rinder Singh on Friday announced who made countless sacrifices to at All India Institute of Medical Scienc- extension of the night curfew from build an independent nation and es (AIIMS) dedicated to soldiers and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to all cities, along to secure a bright future for it. Covid-19 warriors who lost their lives with a slew of other measures to Let us also remember with grati- while safeguarding the country and its control the spread of the pandemic. tude the martyred heroes of our citizens. The night curfew will now be ap- struggle for independence who To mark the event, family members plicable to all cities, with exemp- laid down their lives for the cause of Covid warrior Late Hiralal, who was tion for industries, he said, while of freedom. a frontline health worker at AIIMS, announcing sector-based division and family members of Kargil Shaheed of big cities, with a nodal officer to be no stigma attached to Covid. 32 CBI officers get Lance Naik Rajbir Singh were honoured be appointed in each for contract Don’t feel shy to get yourself tested, Presidential and for their sacrifice. “On the eve of the In- tracing to assist the health teams. there is nothing in it ... the world is dependence Day, the camp is a tribute to Amarinder Singh also an- getting itself tested,” the Chief Min- Police medals for both fallen white coat warriors and the road traffic accidents and trauma with more than 1,450 testing labs nounced weekend 'Stay at Home' ister said, adding that with the ad- distinguished service Kargil martyrs. We must remember the cases. Hence the best way to serve spread across the country.” for avoidance of unnecessary dition of four new testing facilities, ultimate sacrifice made by the COVID humankind is voluntary blood dona- On Friday, India’s novel coronavirus movement and socialising, other a total of 13,000 tests were being New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Thirty warriors including doctors, nurses or tion,” he added. Vardhan also shed tally crossed the 24-lakh mark with 64,553 than essential services, in Ludhi- done a day now, and the capacity two officers of the Central Bureau paramedical staff while saving people’s light on the number of coronavirus new cases in 24 hours, while the death toll ana, Patiala and Jalandhar cities for would touch 20,000 per day by the of Investigation (CBI) have been lives in the pandemic,” said Vardhan. cases in the country and showed con- climbed to 48,040 with 1,007 more fatalities. the next fortnight, after which the end of the month. The directions awarded the President's Police The Union Health Minister en- fidence in the scientific developments Out of the total 2,461,190 cases, recover- situation will be reviewed. came amid a continuing increase Medal for Distinguished Service couraged the doctors and healthcare in the field of treatment and vaccines, ies have surged to 1,751,555 with a record In another major decision, it in Covid cases, with the last seven and Police Medal for Meritorious workers to come up in large numbers asserting that India will soon achieve 55,573 more people recuperating in the has been decided that every mar- days reporting an average of 1,000 a Service on the occasion of Inde- on the eve of Independence Day to in the fight against the viral disease. past 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to riage hall, restaurant and office, day. The maximum cases last week pendence Day, an official state- donate blood and save the lives of pa- “India’s continuously rising recovery nearly 71.17 per cent. The actual caseload where more than 10 people gather, came from Ludhiana, Patiala, Ja- ment said Friday. According to the tients. “In view of Covid-19 pandemic, rate and progressively falling case fa- of the country are the active cases, which will appoint one Covid monitor to landhar, Amritsar and Mohali. CBI, the President's Police Medal the number of voluntary donations tality rate have proven the success of currently stand at 6,61,595. Notably, the ensure full compliance of masks, The Chief Minister said the in- for distinguished service has been and blood donation camps saw a sig- the Covid-19 containment strategy. case fatality rate, which is the proportion sanitisation and social distanc- creasing mortality due to Covid can awarded to six officers while 26 of- nificant decline. Blood is required for We have successfully ramped up our of people who die from the disease among ing, said the Chief Minister, at his be checked, if those infected go for ficers have been awarded the Police emergency surgeries, blood disorders testing capacity which has crossed individuals diagnosed, has dropped to 1.96 weekly Facebook Live #AskCaptain early testing and report to hospi- Medal for meritorious service. A like thalassemia, blood cancers and more than 8.4 lakh milestone today per cent, the Ministry said. session. He warned that teams will tals for treatment within 72 hours. CBI spokesperson said that the offi- come and inspect these places, and Treatment should begin within this cers awarded the President's Medal violators will be penalised. period if lives are to be saved, he for distinguished service included Trimmed guest list for Rashtrapati Further, all persons who have said, adding that "koyi gal nahin, -- ASP Prasenjit Roy, DSP Surinder high social contacts will be tested theek ho jawange" or "Mausam Singh Bhullar, and Head Consta- within the coming week and co- di gal hai" does not work. "Don't bles Vijay Goswami, Vazir Singh, Bhavan ‘At Home’ event on I-Day rona patients, who have recovered, be a doctor yourself, leave it to the S Ravi and Shyambir Singh.The from Health, Police and other de- doctors to diagnose the problem recipients of the Police Medal for New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) not be attending the event. partments will be put on front- and suggest the treatment," he ap- Meritorious Service include -- DSPs Select cabinet ministers, Ministers of state have line duty, said the Chief Minister. pealed. "There should be no stigma Diwas Kumar, K. Lokho Moses, In- dignitaries from the judicia- not been invited this year ”Don’t be a doctor yourself, leave attached to Covid. Don't feel shy to spectors Ashok Kumar Jha, Manoj ry, bureaucrats, diplomats unlike previous years, the it to the doctors to diagnose the get yourself tested, there is noth- Kumar, Rajesh Bhonsle, Assistant and handpicked media per- source said. Chief Justice problem and suggest the treat- ing in it ... the world is getting itself Sub Inspector Mahesh Vasant Pa- sonnel numbering less than of India S.A. Bobde, Delhi ment,” he appealed. “There should tested," the Chief Minister said, til. Head Constables Brijesh Kumar 100 have been invited to High Court’s chief justice Tripathi, Chandra Shekhar Pandey, attend the Rashtrapati Bha- D.N. Patel and a few se- Kanwal Krishan Pandith, Pradeep van ‘At Home’ ceremony on nior judges of the Supreme Kumar Dash, Ram Ratan Gurjar, Independence Day evening Court have been invited. Sanjit Kumar Roy, Santosh Pralhad on Saturday. Earlier, all Supreme Court Mahajan, Shyam Chandra, Supriya The VIPs visiting Rash- an arrangement this time behind the move to curtail judges and various Delhi Kumar Dutta, T. Thirusarvanan, trapati Bhavan will not for four people on a table in the guest list this year. “It High court judges were in- Uttamrao Nagorao Aagle, Bud- be allowed to bring their view of safety of VIPs gath- will be a simple ceremony vited to the event. hdeo Oraon have also been given spouses, and the buffet sys- ered there. These are among this time as compared to Cabinet Secretary Rajiv the award, it said. Others who have tem will be missing from the restrictions that will be previous years,” said the Gauba and a few senior sec- been awarded are -- Constables the event in view of the Co- in place in a new protocol- source. retaries are among the list of Ajeet Kumar Singh, Bhaiya Ranjan vid-19 pandemic. wrapped ceremony to be Earlier, the guest list bureaucrats who have been Kumar Singh, Dalbir Singh, Consta- There will be no freedom held against the backdrop of would touch 1,500, the invited. President Ram Nath ble Hem Chander Tiwari, Joginder fighters at the ceremony COVID-19. source said. It is learnt that Kovind, Prime Minister Na- Singh, Rayapa Raju Mantena, Pop this time and free interac- Requesting anonymity, Union Home Minister Amit rendra Modi, former Presi- THE UNION MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, RAJNATH SINGH ADDRESSING AT THE LAUNCH OF Singh, and Private Secretary in ACB, tion with VIPs won’t be al- a source at the Rashtrapati Shah, who was infected with dent Pratibha Patil, former THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION, MOD’S PORTAL SRIJAN, ON THE FINAL DAY OF ‘ATMANIRBHAR WEEK’ CELEBRATION, IN NEW DELHI ON AUGUST 14, 2020. THE Chennai unit of the agency Vasan- lowed. Expected to begin Bhavan told that the safe- COVID-19 and was on Fri- Prime Ministers Manmo- CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS), GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT AND THE SECRETARY (DEFENCE tha Rangachari, it said. around 6 p.m., the event has ty of dignitaries is the reason day declared negative, will han Singh . PRODUCTION) RAJ KUMAR ARE ALSO SEEN. (PIB PHOTO) Security heightened across Kashmir after Srinagar terror attack

Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) The and run terror strike. Vijay Ku- besides electronic surveillance checking of the ID cards of by shoppers because of the broad daylight killing of two mar, IGP (Kashmir) rushed to by CCTV cameras and drones commuters and their belong- ongoing pandemic. There was local policemen by terrorists the spot immediately following for the last three days. Sniffer ings, is being carried out by also minimal private and pub- on Friday has forced authori- the incident. dogs have also been deployed . the local police. Lieutenant lic transport movement on the ties to heighten security across He told reporters that the around all sensitive security Governor Manoj Sinha will city roads.Holding incident the Kashmir Valley. The terror terrorists who carried out the installations in Srinagar city unfurl the national flag and free Independence Day cel- attack took place on the eve of attack belonged to the banned where the main Independence take the salute at the main In- ebrations across Jammu and Independence Day despite in- Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) out- Day parade is scheduled to be dependence Day parade here. Kashmir is the major chal- telligence inputs about such a fit. "We have identified them. held on Saturday. All high-rise Makeshift drop gates manned lenge the security forces face possibility. They belong to the Jaish outfit. structures around the Sher- by armed guards have come today. Authorities have issued The two victims were part The police party did not retali- always try such things around lapse. Given their past experi- e-Kashmir Cricket stadium in up in a number of places in the an order making the presence of a deployment party on the ate to avoid civilian casualties. August 15. "The death of two of ence, the security forces have Sonawar area, the main pa- sensitive areas. After the news of civil servants above the rank Srinagar-Baramulla national "We had intelligence inputs our jawans is unfortunate," said already sounded a red alert rade venue in Srinagar, have about Friday's terror attack, of an under secretary compul- highway in Nowgam area of Sri- about such an attack and we the IGP. He however, refused to across Kashmir and random been taken over by sharp people started rushing to their sory at the official Indepen- nagar district. Another police- have put all security person- accept that the attack had tak- checking of vehicles entering shooters of different security homes early.The markets here dence Day functions in the man was also injured in this hit nel on high alert. The militants en place because of a security Srinagar city has been going on force agencies, while manual are already sparsely thronged union territory. SOUTH 4 15 SATURDAY, AUGUST, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad K’taka CM to offer ‘bagina’ as Krishna Kerala gold smuggling case: NIA arrests 4 more Sagar reservoir reaches full capacity Thiruvananthapuram, tion. They were arrested on gation in the case is on. Aug 14 (UNI) The National Thursday. Earlier this week, a two- Mandya, Aug 14 (UNI) With in 1933. Another interesting fact Investigation Agency (NIA) The spokesperson said member team of NIA led by the Krishna Sagar reservoir is that the Dam was full much on Friday said it has arrested that the arrests were made an SP-level officer had gone (KRS) in Srirangapatna taluk earlier than usual, on July 20, four more persons for pro- on the basis of the revela- to Dubai to question Fazil of Mandya district reached full 2018. The Dam then had be- viding funds for procuring tions made by the arrested Fareed and a couple of oth- level, Chief Minister B S Yediy- come full in July itself after a gap and smuggling gold in con- accused Jalal A.M., Moham- ers who have been taken urappa who has just recovered of nearly 20 years. Chief Minister nection with the sensational mad Shafi, Said Alavi and into custody by the UAE au- from COVID-19, was likely to Yediyurappa has got the chance Kerala gold smuggling case, Abdu P.T. The spokesperson thorities. The NIA took over offer the customary ‘bagina’ to to offer ‘bagina’ to the Dam five officials said. said that during the cus- the case last month. The River Cauvery at KRS Reservoir times including this year. The The agency also carried todial interrogation of the gold smuggling case first on August18. previous ones were in 2008, out searches at six locations earlier arrested accused it surfaced when P.S. Sarith, a According to sources on Fri- 2009, 2010 and 2019. in Kerala’s Malappuram and was revealed that Mohamed former employee of the UAE day, the water-level at the Dam Last year, KRS Reservoir cre- Kozhikode districts earlier Anwar T.M., Salam, Samju consulate in Kerala, was ar- stood at 124.05 ft as against the ated a record of sorts by main- in the day. An NIA spokes- T.M. and Ali provided funds rested by the Customs on maximum level of 124.80 ft, with taining the maximum water person in Delhi said it has for procuring and smuggling July 5 when he was allegedly inflow of 16,000 cusecs and out- level of 124.80 feet for 98 succes- arrested four more people gold into India. trying to facilitate the smug- flow of 2,500 cusecs. sive days. There is no previous -- Mohamed Anwar T.M., The official said that the gling of 30 kgs of gold at the They further said that the records to show that the Dam Hamzath Abdu Salam aka agency carried out searches airport in Thiruvanantha- Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd was full for so many days, ever Kunjumon, Samju T.M. and at the premises of the arrest- puram through diplomatic (CNNL) has informed the CM’s since its construction was com- Hamjad Ali -- after their roles ed accused at six locations in baggage from Dubai. Key Office about the same and was pleted in 1933. Another interest- in conspiracy and pursuant Malappuram and Kozhikode accused Swapna Suresh and awaiting the date from the CMO. ing fact is that the Dam was full smuggling of gold through districts and seized several co-accused Sandeep Nair of Last year, KRS Reservoir created much earlier than usual, on July diplomatic baggage ad- digital devices and incrimi- Kochi were arrested by the a record of sorts by maintain- 20, 2018. The Dam then had be- dressed to the UAE consul- nating documents. So far, NIA from Bengaluru after ing the maximum water level days. There is no previous re- full for so many days, ever since come full in July itself after a gap ate in Thiruvananthapuram NIA has arrested 20 accused the case was handed over to of 124.80 feet for 98 successive cords to show that the Dam was its construction was completed of nearly 20 years. surfaced during investiga- in the case. Further investi- the agency. I want the hospital to be good Bengaluru riots: Congress MLA seeks Kurnool, August 14(Correspondent apnews): CM i YS Jagan inaugurated protection, files complaint the Udayananda Hospitals in Nan- Bengaluru, Aug 14 (UNI) bers of the Socialist Democratic the May 2018 Assembly elec- dyal, Kurnool Dis- Distraught Congress legisla- Party of India (SDPI), a politi- tion for the second time. Mur- trict through a vid- tor Akhanda Srinivasa Murthy, cal outfit linked to the Popular thy also listed properties, in- eo conference from whose house was burnt in mob Front of India (PFI), have been cluding household items that the Camp Office. “I violence in Bengaluru’s eastern arrested for their alleged in- were burnt when his house want the hospital suburb on August 11, on Friday volvement in the mob violence was torched during the mob to be good for the sought protection for himself and 11 FIRs (first information violence. Expressing shock and people of the area,” and his family and people in reports) have been filed against grief over the tragic events in he said. Hospital his Pulakeshinagar Assembly the main accused among them. his area, Murthy said he had directors, spoke by segment. “I have also filed a “I have sought stringent pun- no clue why his house was tar- video conference Collector, S pakkirappa, MLAs complaint in the local (DJ Halli) ishment against the culprits geted and how the police failed and video conference involving ShilpaChakraphani Reddy, the police station against the mis- whoever they may be, as they to prevent the unruly mob from the Finance Minister buggana youngest, the finishing touches creants who burnt my house have caused untold misery, loss setting his house on fire. rajendranadh siennandyala, rambhupal reddy, Silpa Ravi- in the locality and destroyed and peace of mind. They have “Even my sister’s house in MP POCHARAM brahmananda chandra reddy and others were property worth Rs 3 crore. I destroyed a house which my the neighbourhood was not reddy, veerapandiyan District present. have also sought police protec- parents had built and where I spared. What crime have we tion for myself, my family and An allegedly derogatory the densely populated area, grew up,” recalled Murthy. committed? If my nephew had ROAD OVER BRIDGE NEAR the people in my constituency, post on Facebook by Murthy’s leading to police firing in which Murthy, who joined the done some mischief, action as outsiders were involved in nephew P. Naveen on August three youths died in the locality Congress from the Janata Dal- should have been taken against HANAKERE OPENED TO PUBLIC destroying my house,” Murthy 11 triggered violence, arson on the same night. About 200 Secular (JD-S), won from the him rather than allowing mis- Railway is on a mission to eliminate told reporters here. and rioting by unruly mobs in people, including some mem- reserved (ST) constituency in creants to attack my house. all Level Crossing gates by construction of Road Over bridge/Road Under Bridge, Limited Height Subway etc,. elimination Malola, who took of Level crossing gates for improving Presidential Police Medal to IG Pramod Kumar over as DRO. safety. It also helps in uninterrupted and lected for the Presidential Po- He was promoted to Addi- ing as the first SP for the cy- speedier movement of Rail and Roadtraf- Staff Reporter lice Medal, joined the Police tional SP in 1999 and served as bercrime unit set up in the fic.Towards this end, a new Road Over Dr Srinivas Vooradi Department as a DSP in 1991 Additional SP for Vigilance En- combined Andhra Pradesh. Bridge has been constructed in lieu of LC gust 2020. This Road over Bridge was On the eve of Independence and after completing his train- forcement, Guntur District. In In 2002, Mr.Pramod Kumar No.68 between Hanakere and Mandya taken up along with the doubling of Ra- Day, IG P. Pramod Kumar, the ing, first served as the DSP 2000, he served for two years served the Vigilance Enforce- at a cost of Rs.6.95 Cr. Though the work managaram - Mysuru projectThis Road acting Commissioner of Police of Sirpur Kagaznagar. Later as Chief of Human Rights in ment in IPS status in 2002 Me- of Railway Bridgewas completed in 2015 over Bridge connects SH 17 (Bengaluru – of the Warangal Commission- he served as DSP of Kadapa Bosnia and Hessegovia in the dak and Nizamabad districts. lance Enforcement Hyderabad itself, due to issues of land, approach Mysuru Road) to ChanngowdanaDoddi/ erate of Police, was selected by and Kachiguda ACP. Pramod International Peacekeepers’ He once again rendered his and Mahabubnagar districts. roads could not be completed. Land to Hongali matha village. The span of the the Government of India for Kumar was instrumental in Force at the United Nations. services for the United Na- He served as SP in Balanagar, the tune of 1A-13 ½ G was handed and bridge is 1 x 24.00 m Composite Girder the Presidential Police Medal, the control of the factions in He later returned to India and tions for another 18 months Prakasam districts besides as problems were resolvedrecently only. and width of the Road is 7.50m wide and according to a press release. Kadapa and the seizure of served as Nellore Additional in Kosovo, from there he the SP in the Andhra Pradesh Road over Bridge is now opened in Au- 1.5 m width footpath on one side. Pramod Kumar, who was se- about 270 firearms from them. SP. He had the credit of serv- returned and worked in Vigi- and Telangana security wings.

Reservation for hunger 16-year-old boy from Praveen Kumar received ‘Award of Excellency’ Warangal creates beautiful for protecting child rights Why not make a reservation miniature sculptures Warangal, August-14 : Souram Kadapa, Aug 14(Cor- if you are hungry Dr Srinivas Vooradi Praveen Kumar, who was dis- respondent apnews Those in the upper caste Srijith Thatikonda (16), a resident charging his services as a Pro- agency): A. Malola took are not poor of Gopalpur in Hanamkonda, is tection Officer in District Child over as District Rev- receiving adulation from all and Protection department has re- enue Officer (DRO) on Is birth a crime? sundry for his creative miniature ceived the ‘Award of Excellency’ Friday. He assumed du- Why is this punishment God art work, particularly on the tips for his efforts and for rendering ties after receiving the of pencils. On the occasion of the better services in a programme blessings of the priests Not to see our caste Independence Day, Srijith created that was organised under FMM in his chamber in the lo- The government should a national flag on a pencil tip with Social service foundation here in cal collectorate. Speak- a height of 3mm andalso created of chalks. He Hanamkonda of Warangal urban ing on the occasion, he see to it the tricolor with 2mm height on a also created a district. The FMM Social Service said that following the that our hunger needs rice grain. “While creating the na- sculpture of a Foundation will announce the advice, suggestions and reservation tional flag on the pencil tip took man holding awards every year to government directions of District one-hour time, the flag on the rice his child on officials and to representatives Collector C. Harikiran, Written by Kothuru grain took 45 minutes,” said Srijith the tip of a of voluntary organisations those with the cooperation of Sathyam, Kurnool and added that he had scripted pencil on the who provide better services for Jesse, he will work harder his name in the ‘Credence Book occasion of protection of Child Rights. for the development of of World Record’ for his miniature the ‘Father’s In the name of ‘Girls Advo- services as a Child Protection Of- was given to S Praveen Kumar the district in terms of art work. Inspired by his uncle Raju Day’. Meanwhile, Srijith’s sister cacy Alliance’, the selected of- ficer in District Child Protection for preventing the child mar- the department.On the Muthoju, who is also a miniature Srija, who is doing B.Tech second ficial or a representative of a department from 2016 onwards. riages, strengthening of child occasion, Collectorate artist and goldsmith, Srijith took year in Jayamukhi College of En- voluntary organisation will be He worked in Mahabubabad protection committees and for Administrator Ganga- upminiature art work five years gineering, Narsampet, has written felicitated and will be honoured and Warangal Urban district prevention of illegal adoption iah, Superintendents of ago. Srijith is now studying the the national anthem on 51 rice with ‘Award of Excellency’ in and received appreciation from of children in the district and All Sections, Senior As- second year diploma in polytech- grains. She said that she had fin- the district.S Praveen Kumar, the officials from the respective for creating awareness among sistants and other staff nic at the VMR Polytechnic College, ished the writing on the rice grains resident of Katrapalli village of districts and won several awards the people about social evils presented bouquets to Rampur. Srijith also created several in one-hour. Srijith’s father Srini- Sangem mandal of Warangal for his best services. through his writings in the pen the new DRO Malo and miniaturesculptures on the pieces vasulu works as a carpenter. rural district was rendering his The Award of Excellency name ‘Kala Sri’. congratulated him. OP-ED 5 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 15 SATURDAY, AUGUST, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad COVID-19: Our cities will always matter

Properties for sale are flooding the market mistic to imagine that permanently working stitution. Those jobs pay better, too, with av- in Paris and London, and prospective buyers from a grassy suburban lawn far from the erage wages per worker in urban areas some are increasingly looking for homes with gar- office is going to be a breeze. White-collar 46% higher than lower-density suburbs. dens — the kind of place where you’d be glad workers who have job security or a successful So it’s likely that making the move will to work remotely — rather than apartments self-employed career might find it easy. mean trading subway rides for car com- with an average area of 30 to 40 square me- Single mothers and women in couples who mutes. And when journeys get longer, there’s ters (323 to 431 square feet). bore the brunt of duties such as childcare and generally less inclination to travel to enjoy Nearly a third of Americans are consider- housework during the lockdown might not. the fun stuff — the so-called “friction of dis- ing moving to less densely populated areas, One French survey of more than 1,540 peo- tance.” according to a survey by Harris Poll. Wealthy ple found that a fifth of under 30s — whom And make no mistake, the fun stuff will be New Yorkers, who once looked down on any- you’d expect to be the most at ease with around as long as cities can keep attracting one quitting the vibrant city for a McMansion Zoom and least interested in water-cooler people, money and ideas. In the 1980s and and manicured lawn, are doing exactly that. gossip — wanted to go back to the office. A 1990s, metropolises such as London and But even if an urban real-estate correc- good proportion of those starting out on the New York reversed decades of decline by fo- tion looks unavoidable — even healthy — we career ladder prefer face-to-face training, cusing on services such as finance and leisure shouldn’t write off post-pandemic cities too networking and socialising to brainstorms by rather than factories. quickly. Slack. While it’s true that excessive property spec- While it’s clear that metropolises simply And the jury’s still out on what widespread ulation turned them into playgrounds for the aren’t set up for a life of lockdowns and so- remote working does to employee motiva- rich, threatening their draw as diverse and cial distancing, it seems very pessimistic to tion, productivity and mental health. In 2013, creative melting pots, things could change imagine these are long-term phenomenons. for example, the internet search company for the better. By Lionel Laurent earnings and a Covid-19 pandemic that has It supposes human ingenuity will totally fail Yahoo! banned working from home, saying it The next reinvention, according to urban- Anyone who’s ever taken the London Tube turned densely populated and vibrant cities to either treat, vaccinate against or find better hurt “speed and quality.” Companies clearly ism expert Laurent Chalard, will be about or New York subway during rush hour will into barren spaces where human contact is ways to live with Covid-19. expect to save office and staff costs (why pay making cities less dense and more liveable: feel right at home watching Fritz Lang’s 1927 avoided. Cities have bounced back from deadlier city wages to suburban workers?) but there More cycling, fewer cars, bigger homes. Out- sci-fi dystopia Metropolis. Crowds of work- Simple pleasures like going to a concert epidemics, like cholera or the plague, and are downsides too. side the city, life may end up less green and ers, heads down and shoulders hunched, now mean wearing a mask and doing a tem- some of the greatest achievements in urban The old trade-offs involved in moving to less convenient. march through underground tunnels on perature check. If 1960s New York had been development — such as sanitary water and the exurbs or suburbs aren’t going to dis- The great cities of history — Athens, Rome, their way to daily drudgery while the wealthy like this, Bob Dylan might very well have waste systems — were responses to disease. appear overnight. France’s Gilets Jaunes Baghdad, Constantinople — showed the live in pleasure palaces high above. stayed in Minnesota. A vaccine is obviously more complex than, stormed Paris precisely to protest the decay- tremendous network effects of mixing com- If the movie was remade today, there Small wonder that city dwellers, emerging say, the removal of a handle from a pump ing quality of life outside cities. merce, art, science and power in one place. It would be even more dystopian elements from months of lockdown, are now readier that halted cholera in 1850s London. But The typical US city resident lives near al- would take a truly radical shift to make cities of 21st-century life to add: Overvalued real than ever to quit their urban homes and finding one is not impossible. most three times as many jobs as a typical obsolete. estate totally out of whack with workers’ search for leafy utopias. As for remote work, it seems very opti- suburbanite, according to the Brookings In- Gulf News COVID-19: Not even herd immunity can fully protect us

By Tyler Cowen be very good news for the hardest hit some of the acquired protection. The question of herd immunity — spe- areas. But there are caveats. First, many A related issue is that the regions with cifically, whether some cities and regions herd immunity hypotheses invoke the herd immunity are vulnerable to “inva- are acquiring it sooner than expected idea of “superspreaders” — that a rela- sion” from less protected parts of the and thus have higher than expected pro- tively small number of people account country. Maybe hard-hit New York City tection against covid-19 — has been at- for a disproportionate amount of the does have partial herd immunity, but tracting more attention lately. contagion. Perhaps it is the bartenders, to the extent the city appears safe for Even if this hypothesis is true, how- church choir singers and bus drivers who months on end, outsiders are going to ever, it still leaves the world with some spread the virus to so many others early start to visit and live there, again undo- truly significant challenges and man- on in the pandemic. ing some of the current level of protec- dates a continuing vigorous fight against Now that those groups have been ex- tion. the pandemic. posed to a high degree and have acquired Meanwhile, New Yorkers themselves The evidence for herd immunity can immunity, it might be much harder to will take more chances and be exposed be seen in Sweden, for example, where distribute the virus. to higher doses of the virus. Their current the case and death rate have plummeted, That logic makes some sense except levels of immunity, while useful, will not even though the Swedes still don’t wear for one issue: namely, that the identities make them invulnerable against all pos- masks or engage in extreme social dis- of potential superspreaders can change sible forms and degrees of exposure. tancing. over time. For instance, perhaps choir Once again, there is no guarantee of In London, the bars, movie theatres singers were superspreaders earlier in permanence when it comes to herd im- and many other venues are open, yet the winter, but with most choral singing munity. the health situation appears to be stable, shut down, maybe security guards are Another problem is global in nature hypothesis means that the virus spreads help explain the severe covid-19 toll in again with a low death rate. the new superspreaders. and could prove very severe indeed. One all the more rapidly among groups with much of Latin America, and possibly in Of course both Sweden and southeast A temporary state of affairs possible motivation for the herd im- little or no protection. (Technically, if R India and South Africa. Herd immunity, England were hit hard by the coronavirus After all, air travel has been rising munity hypothesis is that a significant = 2.5, but say 50% of the core population as a general concept, could mean a more early on, so if they acquired herd immu- steadily. Or the onset of winter and cold- chunk of the population already had has protection, there is an R of some- dangerous virus for some areas and pop- nity, it may be because they had a larger er weather might make waiters a new set been exposed to related coronaviruses, thing like 5 for the unprotected popula- ulation subgroups. percentage of the population get infect- of superspreaders, as more people dine thereby giving it partial immunity to co- tion, to get the aggregate R to 2.5.) Continued monitoring of Sweden, ed and develop some form of protection. inside. vid-19. So if some parts of the world enjoy less southeast England and New York City Some researchers are suggesting that In other words, herd immunity might In essence, that “reservoir” of protect- protection from cross-immunities, cov- will probably reveal whether the herd regions acquire at least partial herd im- be a temporary state of affairs. The very ed individuals has helped to slow or stop id-19 is likely to ravage them all the more immunity hypothesis is true. But no mat- munity at 20% exposure, whereas earlier economic and social changes brought the spread of the virus sooner than might — and very rapidly at that. ter how that evidence turns out, this is no estimates had suggested up to 70% expo- by the virus may induce a rotation of po- have been expected. Again, this is all in the realm of the time to let down our guard. sure would be needed. If true, this could tential superspreaders, thereby undoing There is a catch, however. If true, that hypothetical. But that scenario might Gulf News This is what Biden’s pick for vice president tell us

ter — and Harris will help Biden deliver it. justice department in the nation, oversee- it’s important to remember what the se- With his eight years as vice president, Joe ing some 5,000 employees throughout the lection says about Biden. understands the value of having a partner state. During the campaign, the two of them who can complement and balance the In that job, and in the US. Senate, she had their differences and disagreements. chief executive’s experience. strongly supported universal background But that didn’t stop him from picking her. Joe’s decades in the Senate proved to be checks for gun sales — and laws that keep In fact, knowing Biden as I do, I’d be will- a major asset for President Barack Obama, guns out of the hands of domestic abusers ing to bet it made her an even more ap- especially his successful work with legis- and other dangerous people. pealing pick. And here’s why: lators to pass the Affordable Care Act. In I supported her in her race for the Sen- Biden knows that in building a strong the same way, Harris’ experience on Capi- ate in 2016 because it was clear she wasn’t team, it’s imperative to surround yourself tol Hill — and her leadership on issues of afraid to take on tough fights, and that in- with people who aren’t afraid to tell you racial equity and criminal justice reform cludes the fight for voting rights. The voter exactly what they think — especially when — will be invaluable in a Biden adminis- suppression efforts made by Republicans they think you’re wrong. Harris has the tration. across the country are an affront to de- guts to do that for Biden, just as Biden did For instance: As district attorney of San mocracy — and a major setback for civil it for Obama. Francisco, Harris created one of the first rights. It may be the single most important role re-entry initiatives in the country, help- Not afraid to tell the truth that a vice president can play. And over ing to better prepare people who had been I have been supporting organisations the past four years, we have seen what incarcerated to apply for jobs and rejoin like Fair Fight, Collective Future and Voto happens when a vice president insists that their communities. Latino that are working to clear barriers to a naked emperor is fully clothed. By Michael R. Bloomberg is facing the worst series of crises in gen- She also pulled back the curtain on the ballot box, but we need a Justice De- Biden’s selection of Harris bodes well Every smart executive knows that you’re erations, we have seen how debilitating it problems within California’s criminal partment that joins them and acts aggres- for the kind of president he would be: only as good as the team you build around is to have a White House that is in a con- justice system by making the data more sively to secure voting rights for all com- someone who prioritises competence, lis- you. It’s a lesson I’ve learnt over my entire stant state of chaos and turmoil, bouncing transparent — because she understood munities. Harris and Biden will make sure tens to and respects different viewpoints, career, and a lesson that clearly escaped from one scandal to another, from one the mantra we always lived by at City Hall of it. embraces diversity and builds teams with our current president. Joe Biden just reckless decision to another, from one in New York: “If you can’t measure it, you There are a lot of reasons that Biden strong leaders. proved he gets it. By picking Sen. Kamala broken promise to another, and from one can’t manage it.” picked Harris, including the fact that, over And given the extraordinary crisis we are Harris as his running mate, Biden has se- petty Twitter fight to another. The country Harris also brings management expe- the course of the campaign, she demon- in, we need those values back in the White lected a strong governing partner for his needs stable, mature, responsible leader- rience to the job. As attorney general of strated she was ready to be commander in House more urgently than ever. White House. At a time when the country ship to pull us out of this ongoing disas- California, she ran the second-largest chief. But as attention focuses on Harris, Gulf News INTERNATIONAL 6 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 15 SATURDAY, AUGUST, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad KIM JONG-UN APPOINTS NEW PREMIER US FORCES BRING EU to intensify efforts with US to Seoul, Aug 14 (UNI) North Korean leader MORE MILITARY GEAR resolve aircraft dispute Kim Jong-un appointed a new premier dur- ing a politburo meeting of the ruling Work- Damascus, Aug 14 brought in 30 truckloads Brussels, Aug 14 (UNI) The European after the EU said in July that Airbus had ers’ Party in Pyongyang, state-media report- (UNI) The US forces have of logistic and military Union (EU) will intensify its efforts with agreed with France and Spain to remove ed on Friday. sent 40 truckloads of mili- equipment from its bases the US to put an end to the aircraft dis- contentious benefi ts granted to the air- According to Pyongyang’s offi cial Korean tary gear into Syria from in Iraq to the countryside pute, the bloc's Trade Commissioner craft manufacturer.The EU had said Central News Agency (KCNA), the appoint- Iraq, state-media report- of Hasakah. Phil Hogan said. that this addressed the last remaining ment was made during the meeting on ed. Thousands of truck- "The EU will intensify efforts with the measures condemned by the WTO Thursday. The trucks, escorted loads of US military US to fi nd a negotiated solution to on- and thus removed any grounds for the Workers’ Party Vice Chairman Kim Tok- on Thursday by US mili- gear have entered Syria going trade irritants. I will continue my US to maintain its countermeasures hun took over as the country’s new premier, tary vehicles when they through the illegal cross- engagement with US Trade Represen- on EU exports.But Washington did while replacing Kim Jae-ryong, Yonhap News entered from a crossing ings on the Syria-Iraq bor- tative Robert Lighthizer. A resolution of not agree, with Lighthizer saying that Agency quoted the KCNA as saying the serious damage from recent heavy between Iraq and Syria, der over the past months, the aircraft dispute should be our focus," the EU had not taken actions neces- Meanwhile, Ri Pyong-chol, who has downpours.“Our state faces two chal- reached the "illegal" US the report added. Xinhua news agency reported citing Ho- sary to come into compliance with overseen the North’s nuclear and missile lenges: anti-epidemic work to thoroughly bases in the countryside Meanwhile, the Syr- gan as saying in a tweet on Thursday. WTO decisions. development, was elected as a new polit- cope with the world public health crisis of the northeastern prov- ian Observatory for Hu- He reacted to Washington's decision He also hinted that Washington buro member, it added.During the meeting, and unexpected sudden natural disaster,” ince of Hasakah, Xinhua man Rights also reported to retain tariffs on aircraft manufacturer would initiate a new process to try to Pyongyang also decided to lift the lockdown KCNA quoted Kim as saying in the meet- news agency quoted a on the development on Airbus and European products over reach a long-term solution. on Kaesong imposed for three weeks from ing, calling on offi cials to “overcome these state-media report as say- Thursday.It said the ship- what the US claimed to be non-com- The long-standing issue between the July 24 after a North Korean defector alleg- two crises at the same time”. ing. Meanwhile, the Syr- ment is the second to en- pliance with World Trade Organization EU and the US began in 2004, when the edly returned home to the border city from A total of 39,296 hectares of crops were ian Observatory for Hu- ter the war-torn country (WTO) decisions. latter accused France, Spain and Ger- the South with coronavirus symptoms. damaged, while at least 16,680 homes and man Rights also reported in August. The US government announced on many, also known as the "Airbus mem- Kim said the decision “proved the situa- some 630 public buildings were fl ooded or on the development on On August 5, the US Wednesday that it has decided to main- ber states", of providing illegal subsidies tion of anti-epidemic work has been kept destroyed across the country, the KCNA Thursday.It said the ship- brought in 30 truckloads tain its 15 per cent tariffs on Airbus air- and grants to support the production and controlled stably”. said.Many roads, bridges and railways ment is the second to en- of logistic and military craft and 25 per cent tariffs on other Eu- of a range of Airbus products.Following Due to the coronavirus risk, the leader were also damaged, it said. ter the war-torn country equipment from its bases ropean goods, despite moves by the EU prolonged legal proceedings, the WTO also warned against accepting any outside The KCNA pointed out that the areas in August. in Iraq to the countryside to resolve a long-standing dispute over allowed the US to take countermeasures assistance to help the country mitigate most heavily hit by the fl ood were Unpha On August 5, the US of Hasakah. aircraft subsidies.The decision came against European exports.

UN agencies continue aid delivery TURKEY, GERMANY DISCUSS ESCALATION ̋̏ MISSING OF TENSIONS IN EAST MED to Beirut blast survivors IN NEPAL United Nations, Aug 14 Ankara, Aug 14 (UNI) Turkish (UNI) UN agencies have President Recep Tayyip Erdogan LANDSLIDE continued aiding survi- held a telephone conversation Kathmandu, Aug 14 (UNI) vors of the August 4 Beirut with German Chancellor Angela At least 37 people have been port explosions by deliv- Merkel amid mounting tensions reported missing, while 10 oth- ering medicine, health in Eastern Mediterranean over ers were rescued after a land- services, food, water and exploration of energy reserves. slide in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok psychological support, an Erdogan told Merkel that Tur- district on Friday, according to official said. key believes in solving problems authorities. “Mobile health clin- in the Eastern Mediterranean in More than 30 houses were ics run by the UN Refugee the framework of international also buried in the landslide Agency are providing medi- law based on dialogue and equi- that occurred at Lidi in Jugal cines and health services to ty, said a statement by Turkey’s Rural Municipality-2, reports those most in need,” Xin- response to requests for as- following a UNICEF rapid Presidential Communications The Himalayan Times. hua news agency quoted sistance, he said. needs assessmen. Directorate on Thursday, Xin- A team of security personnel Stephane Dujarric, spokes- UNICEF is distributing UNICEF is also providing hua news agency reported. is conducting a rescue opera- man for UN Secretary-Gen- 10,000 tetanus vaccines, 42 food, water, clothes and de- They also discussed regional isters’ meeting on Friday.The phone conversations with his tion in the area. eral Antonio Guterres, as emergency kits and emer- tergent to 700 children and developments and evaluated EU’s Foreign Affairs Council will Hungarian, Lithuanian and Bul- Speaker of the House of Rep- saying on Thursday. gency drugs to primary their caregivers, he added. steps to enhance bilateral rela- discuss recent tensions between garian counterparts on Thurs- resentatives, Agni Prasad Sap- “Hundreds more have re- health care centres in need, With Lebanon importing tions, said the statement.Earlier Greece and Turkey in the East- day, and with EU’s foreign pol- kota has also reached for an ceived fi rst aid services and according to Dujarric. about 85 per cent of their in the day, Erdogan said he was ern Mediterranean after Ankara icy chief Josep Borrell, foreign onsite inspection. psychosocial support.”A Some 5,000 female hy- food, having the heavily planning to hold phone conver- sent a vessel and its warships for ministers of Estonia and Fin- Deputy Superintendent of dedicated helpline is be- giene kits have been pro- damaged port operational sations with Merkel and Presi- seismic research in the region land on Wednesday after Greece Police (DSP) Madhav Prasad ing established for timely vided to women and girls, again is a priority. dent of the European Council where Athens claims continen- asked for an emergency meeting Kafl e at Sindhupalchok District Charles Michel ahead of the tal rights.Turkish Foreign Min- of the EU Foreign Affairs Coun- Police Offi ce (DPO) said that EU’s extraordinary foreign min- ister Mevlut Cavusoglu also held cil to discuss the issue. additional security personnel New Zealand extends Covid-19 would be mobilised to the site as the mud debris is continu- restrictions for 12 days ously sliding at the site. Afghanistan govt begins release of The details of the casualties Wellington, Aug 14 (UNI) and loss incurred in the disas- New Zealand Prime Minister remaining Taliban prisoners ter are yet to be ascertained. Jacinda Ardern on Friday an- nounced a 12-day extension Kabul, Aug 14 (UNI) The Af- of the country’s Covid-19 ghan government has freed restrictions, after a cluster 80 of the 400 remaining high- of cases in Auckland city in- value Taliban prisoners whose creased to 29 amid the second release was approved by last and stronger wave of the pan- weeks Loya Jirga, the grand as- demic. sembly of the country's elders, Addressing the media the National Security Coun- here, Ardern said the deci- cil said on Friday.The prison- sion to extend the restric- ers were released on Thursday tions was “in keeping with from Pul-e-Charkhi prison in our cautionary approach and Kabul, TOLO News quoted the New Zealand’s philosophy of Council as saying. going hard and going early”, levels” in New Zealand, and contact-tracing suggested According to government the BBC reported. Auckland has been on Level 3 the current outbreak was not data, out of the 400 prisoners She said that, in 12 days’ since Wednesday.The rest of linked to border entry points in question, 156 of them have time, she thought “the clus- the country is on Level 2, and or New Zealand’s previous been sentenced to death, 105 ter will be identifi ed, will be the Prime Minister said both outbreak in March. of them are accused of mur- cused of unspecifi ed crimes.A have reservations about the re- which are now expected to be isolated, and we can move would be extended. New Zealand could expect der, 34 of them are accused of document seen by TOLO News lease of some of the prisoners, held in Doha.So far, the govern- to Level 2 in Auckland with “In terms of the ongoing in- to see more cases from the kidnapping that led to mur- shows that at least 124 Taliban a step that was seen as a key ment has released 4,680 of the confi dence”.All 29 cases “re- vestigation to identify where cluster, she said, adding: “It der, 51 of them are accused of prisoners who were sentenced push for the start of the intra- prisoners on the Taliban list, main linked to one cluster the virus originated from, will grow before it slows.”On drug smuggling, 44 of them to death by the courts are cur- Afghan negotiations.The list and an additional 500 that were centred in Auckland”, Ardern there are still no clear connec- Friday, the country reported are on the blacklist of the Af- rently kept in Pul-e-Charkhi of 5,000 prisoners was given to not on the Taliban list.These said, adding that 38 people tions at this point,” the BBC 12 new cases, all linked to the ghan government and its allies, and Bagram jails.Sources have the Afghan government by the last 500 were freed during Eid are in government quaran- quoted Ardern as saying.But Auckland cluster, taking the 6 of them are accused of as- said that some countries such Taliban to be released ahead of in response to the Taliban's an- tine.There are four “alert she said genomic testing and overall caseload to 1,251. sorted other crimes, 4 are ac- as the US, France and Australia the intra-Afghan negotiations, nouncement of a ceasefi re. Trump brokers historic peace deal between Israel and UAE

Washington, Aug 14 (UNI) Trump announced this UAE spoke today and agreed to ister Netanyahu, from his offi ce, age of UAE and Israel to chart ment, Israel will suspend de- their diplomatic relations -- In a major breakthrough for through a joint statement full normalisation of relations spoke by telephone with the a new path that will unlock the claring sovereignty over areas This is a truly historic moment,” peace in the Middle East, US from US, Israel and the between Israel and UAE,” the US President and Abu Dhabi’s great potential in the region. All outlined in President Trump’s Trump said.Netanyahu said that President Donald Trump has UAE.“President Donald Trump, statement said. Crown Prince.“The historic dip- three countries face many com- vision of peace and focus its ef- a US-brokered deal between Is- brokered a historic agreement Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- The breakthrough happened lomatic breakthrough will ad- mon challenges and will mutu- forts now on expanding its ties rael and the United Arab Emir- between Israel and the United tanyahu of Israel and Sheikh over a phone call between the vance peace in the Middle East ally benefi t from today’s historic with other countries in the Arab ates represented a “historic day” Arab Emirates for full normali- Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown three leaders.The Prime Minis- region and is a testament to the achievement,” the statement and Muslim world.“After 49 for his country. Reports say this sation of relations between the Prince of Abu Dhabi and Depu- ter’s Offi ce of Israel released a bold diplomacy and vision of posted on Trump’s Twitter ac- years, Israel and the United Arab is the fi rst peace treaty between two countries. ty Supreme Commander of the brief statement that Prime Min- the three leaders and the cour- count said.As part of the agree- Emirates will fully normalise Israel and an Arab country.

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Australia squad: Aaron London, Aug 14 (UNI) AUSTRALIA’S LIMITED-OVERS TOUR OF ENGLAND CONFIRMED Finch (capt), Sean England and Australia will Abbott, Ashton Agar, play three T20Is and as many League. All the matches will be T20I series.ECB Chief Executive challenges in front of us.“The ODIs beginning September played behind closed-doors. Officer, Tom Harrison, said: rivalry between England and Alex Carey, Pat Cummins 4, confirmed England and The Australian squad will “We owe a significant debt Australia is the pinnacle of (vc), Josh Hazlewood, Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and arrive into the UK on August of gratitude to the players, sporting competition. Marnus Labuschagne, Cricket Australia on Friday. 24, travelling to Derbyshire’s staff and administrators of The T20I series and ODI Nathan Lyon, Mitchell While the T20I series will be The Incora County Ground Cricket Australia for their Series will be thrilling contests Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, played at the Ageas Bowl in before transferring to The efforts in getting this tour and a perfect way to culminate Riley Meredith, Josh Southampton on September Ageas Bowl after England’s underway.”“Their co-operation the men’s international season Philippe, Daniel Sams, 4, 6 and 8, the ODIs will be third Test match against to ensure these matches are in this extraordinary summer. Kane Richardson, Steven played at the Old Trafford in Pakistan on August 27, said the staged is crucial to cricket in Australia head coach Justin Smith, Mitchell Starc, Manchester on September 11, ECB.Australia will then play a this country. It will also provide Langer said: “It’s vital for Marcus Stoinis, Andrew 13 and 16. The three ODIs will 50-over intra-squad practice much-needed financial aid at all cricket that we do everything Tye, Matthew Wade, form part of the ICC Men’s game and three T20 practice levels of cricket in England and we can to keep the game going David Warner, Adam Cricket World Cup Super matches before the start of the Wales as we work through the in these tough times.

YUVRAJ PAYS TRIBUTE TO ‘GREATEST RB Leipzig stun Atletico Madrid to reach Champions League semis

LEFT˨HANDED LEGENDS’ failing to create clear-cut chances, reports Xinhua news agency. New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) However, everything changed in the Former India batsman Yuvraj second half when the German team Singh on Thursday paid tribute returned with renewed energy and with a to “the greatest left-handed clear mission to go in search of the decisive legends” of cricket on the goal.In the 50th minute, Dani Olmo occasion of International Left gifted RB Leipzig the 1-0 lead, scoring in a Handers’ Day. beautiful move assisted by Marcel Sabitzer. Yuvraj tweeted a collage In need of a draw, Atletico coach Diego consisting of former West Indies Simeone fielded in his young Portuguese captain Brian Lara, his former hope Joao Felix who changed the team's skipper Sourav Ganguly and performance and leveled for Atletico on 71 Australian duo of Matthew minutes from a penalty. Hayden and Adam Gilchrist. of India’s greatest victories in in the 2007 World T20 and 2011 As both teams looked to the penalty “Here’s a tribute to some of limited-overs cricket during his World Cup with his performances. shootout, RB Leipzig midfielder Sabitzer the greatest left-handed legends illustrious career.He made his Apart from his prowess with the landed a spectacular pass to Angelino the game has produced. international debut in an ODI bat, Yuvraj was also a handy left- Tasende who served Tyler Adams at the Add on to this golden against Kenya in 2000 and his last arm spinner and his bowling edge of the area. Adams kicked and saw list and share with me your international appearance also played almost as big a role as his the ball deflect into the net in the 88th favourite left-handed batsmen came in an ODI, against West batting in the 2011 World Cup. minute. #InternationalLeftHandersDay,” Indies in June 2017. He eventually He scored 8,701 runs and took RB Leipzig will take on Paris Saint- said Yuvraj in his caption to the retired from professional cricket 111 wickets in his ODI career in Lisbon, Aug 14 (UNI) RB Leipzig, Madrid 2-1 to enter the tournament's semi- Germain, who defeated Atalanta on post.Yuvraj himself was a left- in June 2019.The 38-year-old addition to 1,900 runs in Tests competing in the UEFA Champions League finals for the first time.On Thursday, both Wednesday, in a semifinal match hander and starred in some spearheaded India’s victories and 1,177 runs in T20Is. for the second time, stunned Atletico sides played conservatively in the first half, scheduled for the August 18. Defending champion Bianca ON THIS DAY: TENDULKAR SCORES ̉ST Andreescu opts out of US Open INTERNATIONAL HUNDRED IN ̉̑̑̈ New York, Aug 14 "I have taken this step pandemic, have (UNI) Defending in order to focus on compromised my The Master Blaster was greatest batsman to have champion Bianca my match fitness and ability to prepare and just 17 when he hit that played the game since Andreescu has ensure that I return compete to the degree magnificent knock - the Don Bradman. withdrawn from this ready to play at my necessary to play at my third-youngest batsman Tendulkar, year's US Open Grand highest level." highest level. “I want to ever to register a Test who retired from Slam."After many “The US Open victory express my appreciation century. international cricket in discussions with those last year has been the to the USTA and the The rest was indeed 2013, scored 15,921 and closest to me, I have high point of my career WTA for all of their history as the Mumbai 18,426 runs respectively made the difficult thus far and I will miss efforts in making the batting masterclass went in 200 Tests and 463 decision not to return not being there,” she event happen. 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The titled “Tera Yaar Hoon Main”, which high- recounting the various instances when his son of director David Dhawan said: “The lights the dynamics of the new-age father- father, instead of behaving like a conven- bond between a father and a son is indeed son relationship and a father’s effort in tional father, chose to be a friend and a unique and finding yaari (friendship) in trying to become his son’s friend.In a guide. “Tera Yaar Hoon Main” premieres your father is special.” Varun was speak- 60-second video to introduce the concept, on August 31 on Sony SAB. TARA SUTARIA FARHAN AKHTAR : GETTING BACK TO Richa Chadha makes her MISSES WORK A RELIEF AND JOY Twitter account 'private' MUSSOORIE icha Chadha has and this mindless scrolling ctor-fi lmmaker Far- changed the settings takes too much time !" han Akhtar fi nds get- Rof her Twitter account The actress shared a Ating back to work a to private. The actress has screenshot from her mobile relief and a joy but he also also offered her explanation phone, which shows that understands the importance behind this decision. her screentime is currently of being socially responsible Richa took to her veri- 4 hours and 14 minutes per right now. fi ed Twitter account, @ day. "Getting back to work is a RichaChadha, on Sat- Her weekly total is 29 relief and a joy but given the urday to reveal that hours and 40 min- times we're in, it's important she has turned it into utes, out of which to be socially responsible "private" because she 19 hours and 49 and keep the environment wants to spend less minutes have been hygienic for the crew and time on "mindless spent on social net- cast. They work to create. scrolling". working and 9 hours We work to keep them safe. "Am making my particularly on Twit- #MasksDistanceAction," account private. ter! Farhan tweeted. It's not because Several Bollywood Amid the relaxation in precautions. and executed the sched- this platform is celebrities have quit lockdown, Ritesh Sidhwani The makers shot the fi lms ule in accordance with the toxic (the world is Twitter lately cit- and Farhan's production adhering to government guidelines for risk protec- toxic Tbh ab kya ing "negativity" as house Excel Entertainment guidelines and taking ad- tion against contagion of karein). I am here the reason. Richa's resumed shooting for their ditional precautions as well Covid-19 during fi lming. to help, support, announcement to ollywood actress Tara next two projects "Hello as ensuring the safety of cast Ritesh posted: "We are amplify, crack a change to "private" at Sutaria says she misses Charlie" and "Dongri To and crew.They shot with a back to doing what we love joke only, but I this point of time got Bthe hill station Mus- Dubai" taking all necessary unit of about 150 members, the most - making mov- have a deadline mixed reaction from soorie in Uttarakhand.Tara took to Instagram and shared a picture where she can be on the actress's social seen posing on a stationary Sonakshi Sinha joins top cop, cyber media handles.The goal WHEN SHRUTI motorcycle. of the campaign is to The actress wears a white raise awareness about HAASAN DROVE jacket with jeans and sun- experts to fi ght cyber bullying cyber bullying, so that glasses. trollers, abusers, harass- "I miss pretending to ride ctress Sonakshi Sinha ers, and bullies on in- A TRUCK a bike but most of all, I miss has joined Special ternet become aware of Mussoorie!" she captioned AIGP of Maharash- the legal consequences the image, which currently tra Pratap Dighavkar and a of their actions. The first has 511K likes on the photo- team of cyber experts, on an interaction will air on sharing website. initiative to end cyber bully- the July 26.Sonakshi's Tara started her career as a ing on social media. decision to join such an child actor in 2010 with the TV "Social media was made initiative comes after show "Big Bada Boom". She with the intention to spread she quit Twitter over a was also seen in shows like love and positivity. Unfor- month ago. "The Suite Life Of Karan and tunately, it has become a "The first step to pro- Kabir" and "Oye Jassie". toxic place with the ram- tecting your sanity is to The actress, who is also a pant rise of cyberbullying stay away from negativ- singer, had her breakthrough and mental harassment. I ity. And nowhere more in Bollywood with a starring have been a victim of trolls of that than Twitter these role in "Student Of The Year 2" and abuses myself," said campaign, Full Stop To Cy- campaign, there will be five panelists. These interac- days. Chalo I'm off -- de- ctress Shruti Haasan re- and was also seen in the action Sonakshi, about joining the ber Bullying.As part of the live interactions featuring tions will be streamed live activating my account. calls her hilarious expe- Arience of driving a truck recently, admitting that she is ROHIT SHETTY TO HOST INDIA EDITION OF 'KHATRON KE KHILADI' not the best of drivers.Shruti had to take the wheel of a truck for a ilmmaker Rohit Shetty witness champions from ma, Jasmine Bhasin, Aly ended up halting the things scene in her upcoming digital is all set to host an India previous seasons.The fi rst Goni and Jay Bhanushali. we had planned.Shot the fi lm, "Yaara", and what followed Fedition of the popular two episodes will be host- It will go on air on August season fi nale of Khatron ke was just funny, she says. adventure reality TV show, ed by director Farah Khan 1.Recently, Rohit stepped khiladi, season 10 in Mum- "Not many people might be Khatron Ke Khiladi. because Rohit is currently out to shoot for the fi nal bai today, exactly a year aware, but I am not a great driver," Titled "Khatron Ke Khiladi: busy with his next fi lm in episode of "Khatron Ke after shooting the fi rst epi- she opened up, and then went on Made In India", the show will Hyderabad. He will return Khiladi 10", amid Covid sode in Bulgaria. I guess, in to recall: "The stunt team was help- be shot entirely in Mumbai, to take over the remain- restrictions.Sharing his ex- times like these, we should ful and one of the members hid be- unlike past seasons thatwere ing series. Contestants of perience of shooting post trust our destiny... for its sides me to shift clutch and gear. I mostly fi lmed in exotic foreign the India edition include: lockdown, Rohit wrote plan could be better than truly bless him as it was not an easy locales. Reportedly, the show Karan Wahi, Rithvik Dhan- on Instagram: "They say, ours! Feels strange, but as job at all. It was truly funny -- me will come with "a fl avour of jani, Harsh Limbachiyaa, 'Time stops for no one' ... they also say, 'this too, shall trying to drive a truck on a moun- Bollywood".The season will Rashami Desai, Nia Shar- but somehow, this year has pass'." tain road.

ctor Ishaan Khatter plethora of things from him. Ishaan Khatter: Not says he doesnt mind He has a lot of strong quali- TAKING OVER IT ALL, 'BUZZ GIRL' SARA Abeing recognised as ties that I really look up to the brother of Bollywood star and really admire. He has irked to be recognised Shahid Kapoor. held up to a certain value ALI KHAN ADDS ON AN ICONIC COSMETIC “I do not feel irked by the system that has made him as Shahid Kapoor’s fact that I am often recog- the person he is today. He BRAND TO HER SUCCESS LIST nised as his brother. I came is focused,” added Ishaan. into the public eye at a young He also opened up about his ara Ali Khan, Bolly- all over the world. sense and she aces every look age of 15 and have been as- working relationship with wood's Buzz girl who We have nothing but prais- with ease. Popular as a youth sociated with him since then. co-actors Janhvi Kapoor and Shas made a remark- es for all the hardwork that icon, the actress has graced That image has lived longer Ananya Panday. “Ananya able impression like no has resulted into success. many magazine covers and than the independent actor truly enjoys exploring herself other in the Bollywood in- Sara is in demand for her has made it very special for that I am now,” Ishaan said. as a performer and is a very dustry with all her astound- films and even by brands. the brand and even for her- Talking about his bond with honest person. On the other ing work and sculpturing The actress has done a self. Shahid, Ishaan said: “Ini- hand, Janhvi is extremely herself into a better version phenomenal role with not Sara has been loved and tially, I would always be dis- sincere and is always com- of herself every single day. just one but two succesfull adorned by her fans alot and cussing with him his choices mitted to the cause of doing Sara Ali Khan has left no movies , one being Kedar- recieves an unbudged sup- of fi lms and his roles, just to a lot of good work. She is heads unturned and is kill- nath where she shared the port for every work she does. get a perspective and learn. very curious, an explorer and ing it on every front- fi lms to screen with Sushant Singh The actress has been made It’s because of the fact that tries to get it done to perfec- brands!Adding to the great Rajput and the second one the face for a bunch of huge we are passionate about the tion in the fi rst take itself,” he trajectory of career and his- being Simmba where she brand names under her ban- same thing, I fi nd myself very said.Ishaan’s piece of advice tory of hardwork to look shared the screen with Ran- ner purely based on her tal- fortunate to go up to him, sit for himself is: “It’s impor- back to, Sara has gained a veer Singh. ent. The actress has had a with him and learn from his tant to keep my mind intact new iconic cosmetic brand The actress has a very victorious year with all her experiences.””I have learnt a and focused at all times”. which is known and loved quirky and bold fashion awards as well. THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Greater Hyderabad 15 Saturday, August, 2020 Pages-8

patients, Srinivas Yadav said. They will come up 18 in Hyderabad, 6 Governor greets KTR inaugurates Basthi in Medchal and 2 in Ranga Reddy districts he explained. He said people on that the government so far set up Independence Day Dawakhana At Habisiguda 95 Basthi Dawakhanas in various places in the city and total figure Hyderabad, Aug.14 Hyderabad, Aug.14 (UNI): is 170 including nearby districts. (UNI): Governor Dr. Municipal and IT minister KT There are 85 primary health centers Tamilisai Sounda- Rama Rao today inaugurated a in various locations in Hyderabad rarajan has greeted Basthi Dawakhana at Ramareddy as of now. Srinivas Yadav people on the occa- Nagar in Habsiguda area here with instructed the officials to take all sion of 74th Inde- Mayor B Rammohan. measures to put in place adequate pendence Day on The minister said that these medicines and improve health Saturday. In a message here today the hospitals are for providing better services. He said that steps are Governor said, “On the happy occasion and immediate health services being taken by the government to of the Independence Day, I have great to Poor in the local areas. The offer all facilities and infrastructure pleasure to convey my greetings to the government aims to help the poor in these hospitals. We provide all people of Telangana. Independence Day get timely health services he said. equipment and facilities to offer is a day of remembrance as well as of The hospitals have all medicines, timely health services to avoid dedication. Our freedom struggle is the tablets and injections for them inconvenience. culmination of the sacrifice of genera- KTR said. He called upon the The government is ready to tions of selfless patriots. Today is a time people should avoid fear of Corona spend adequate funds for them he to bow in remembrance of all those pa- spread. While health minister E said. These hospitals, will ensure triots whose sacrifices made it possible Rajender and Animal Husbandry complete health care facilities to for us to enjoy the fruits of freedom.Let Minister, Talasani Srinivas Yadav the local community in the city. us all take a vow on this auspicious oc- others did so at Gandhi nagar and He asked the officials to take steps casion to follow all the precautionary Ramgopalpet areas. Together they to provide the best health services guidelines to win over the Pandemic inaugurated 25 Basthi Dawakhanas in these areas through adequate COVID 19. Celebrate the festival in safe (local hospitals) in the city. The medicines, staff and services. We and secure environments I extend my new Basthi hospitals will offer aim to offer hassle free and timely warm and patriotic wishes to make this health care services to 2000 more health services to local community day truly memorable. Wishing you all a patients a day in addition to 14000 in the city, he added. Happy Independence Day. 14 police officers from Telangana win Police Medals Hyderabad Aug 14: Investi- Pramod Kumar and Cyberabad Kumar and P Venkatagiri, gating officer of the Hajipur se- Sub-Inspector Thota Subra- Bhadradri-Kothagudem Addi- rial rape and murder cases and manyam bagged the President’s tional Superintendent of Police Rachakonda Assistant Commis- Police Medal for their distin- B Kistaiah, TS Police Academy sioner of Police N Bhujanga Rao guished service. DSP K Ravinder Reddy, Inspec- was among the 14 police officers Ten police officers, including tor E Nagaraju and Rachakonda from Telangana who won med- Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Sub- Inspector Shaikh Sadiq Ali als presented by the Central gov- Deputy Director M Ravinder were among the other medal ernment on Friday on the occa- Reddy, Bhujanga Rao and Cy- winners. Cyberabad Police sion of Independence Day. berabad Cybercrimes ACP Ch Y Commissioner VC Sajjanar ap- The world's mega face mask made of diamonds & GOLD. New York: Of the 14 officers, two have Srinivas Kumar also won the Po- preciated Thota Subramanyam won the Police Medal for Gal- lice Medal for their meritorious for bagging the President’s the finest parts of the world Face mask for anti-inflammatory 15 lakh lantry (PMG). They were Sub- service. Telangana State Spe- Police Medal. Subramanyam, dollars have been spent on face masks. The face mask is made of 18 Inspector Mogulla Venkateswar cial Police Warangal Additional who joined the department as pieces of gold, while 3600 black and white diamonds were used to Goud and head constable Mo- Commandant M Jayaraju, In- a constable in 1984, is pres- decorate it. These jewelers keep themselves ready to wear this sarif in hammed Meharajuddin. Wa- telligence Deputy Superinten- ently working in the Kukatpally October when this mask is completed. rangal Police Commissioner P dents of Police (DSP) D Anand Housing Board police station. 515 WEDNESDAY, Saturday, AUGUST,August, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 BANNALA PRAVEEN REQUEST KTR TO OPEN INDOOR STADIUM AT UPPAL NIZAMABAD DISTRICT CONGRESS MINORITY PRESIDENT KARIM BABBU PASSED AWAY

Tsit bureau Nizamabad Aug 14 ; Abdul Karim Babbu, president of the Nizamabad District Congress Minority Department, passed away prematurely in Hyderabad at 7:30 am today. The Congress party extended its deepest condolences to his family members. District Congress leaders also lauded Abdul Karim Babbu, who started his career as an activist in the Congress party and held the post of District Congress Minority President, who brought 100% vanity to the post. TSIT BUREAU Among those who government whip Iravatri PCC general secretaries and city president Kesha TRs party chilkanagar Divi- bannala pravveen said there expressed their condolences Anil, district Congress Mahesh Kumar Goud, Venu , Rural Incharge sion president Bannala prav- are slots wise players in the were former minister committee president Gadgu Gangadhar, urban Bhupathi Reddy and others veen given a Representation court while Playing not more P. Sudarshan Reddy, former Manala Mohan Reddy, in-charge Taher bin Handan expressed. to Municipal Administration then 10 players in an hour and Urban Development and given assurance that they Minister KT RAMA RAO Re- can maintain social distance questing to open the Uppal and promised to take all the THE CALL OF THE LEFT TO TRIUMPH OVER THE indoor batminton stadium precautionary measures of in Uppal which was closed carona while playing, KTR PLEDGE OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION due to CARONA from 22nd promised to reopen the sta- March 2020 Speaking to ktr dium as early as possible Tsit bureau Nizamabad Aug 14 ; A NIZAMABAD DAO INSPECTED PADDY, press conference of the SOYBEAN IN MINARPALLY VILLAGE :-- Left parties was held at the CPM party office today. On the occasion, CPM district secretary A. Ramesh Babu said that the policies pursued by the central and state governments were in complete defiance of the Constitution and human rights. He said that the rulers who are supposed to act in such a way that the fruits of independence are equal to all the people Nizamabad Aug 14 ; District per acre and after the next are ignoring the common Agriculture Officer Govind 3-4 days the second dose poor middle class people by and District Eruwaka of bacterial agromycin can beautifying their followers. Coordinator Dr Naveen be avoided by spraying Ambani said that the Kumar inspected the paddy at 80 gm per acre. They government should provide and soybean crops in suggested to farmers that education, health care to Minarpally village, Barthipur spraying acephate 300gr or all, better facilities for the zone, Nizamabad district. thiamitaxin 100gr per acre rich and investors, and After inspecting the crops could control the tobacco criticized the poor middle in the Barthipur zone on weevil in soybeans. class for not being able to owners of big companies of Independence Day education and medical care Friday 14th August, they During the field visit, get proper education and like Navayuga, Mega and under the auspices of the to all have been ignored. said that the rice was found Mandal Agriculture Officer health care. He said the My Home, which would Left parties to give equal CPM district leaders Padda to be infested with bacteria, Santosh, AEOs Sattar, central government as well generate lakhs of crores opportunities to uphold the Venkat Ramulu, CPI leaders dry leaf rot, soybean, Yogesh, village farmers as the state government of rupees in revenue for Constitution as the rulers YO Mayya, New Democracy tobacco leafhopper and Ravinder Reddy, Rajareddy, were ignoring the people people like it. He said who have sworn on the leaders Bhaskar and CPUSI yellow mosaic virus. Multi Lakhmaiah and others by doing things that the pledge program was Constitution in providing leaders were present on the K should be sprayed at 1kg participated. would bring profits to the organized on the occasion shelter, shelter, cloth, occasion. 515 WEDNESDAY, Saturday, AUGUST,August, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 23 Mahatma Gandhi statue unveiled at CDA Secunderabad Hyderabad Aug 14: A statue als of non-violence and truth- of Mahatma Gandhi placed fulness to the world.K Ven- in the premises of office of kata Rao, IDAS, Controller of the Controller of Defence Ac- Defence Accounts briefed the counts (CDA), Secunderabad intense activities undertaken was unveiled online by San- by the CDA, Secunderabad, jiv Mittal, IDAS, Controller such as special cleanliness General of Defence Accounts, drive every week, mass plan- on Friday.The statue was un- tation, distribution of protec- veiled pursuant to guidelines tive kits to sanitary workers of issued by the Government of Cantonment Board and police India for commemoration of personnel and distribution of 150th Birth Anniversary of Ma- food to the migrants from the hatma Gandhi at national as personal contributions made well as international level dur- by the officers and staff during ing September 2019 to Octo- the Covid times. The occasion ber 2020, a press release said. was attended by the senior Sanjiv Mittal said the objective IDAS Officers of the CGDA of commemoration of 150th Headquarters, New Delhi and birth anniversary of Gandhiji is CDA, Secunderabad, the re- mainly to spread his high ide- lease added. Veerbhumi Himachal Forges Ahead on the Path of Unprecedented Development and Prosperity

15th August is a glorious dal Movement', 'Suket rifices. The youth of the conferred with Paramveer ers and Rs. 10,000 to their strong nation. historical day for all Ind . Satyagraha' and 'Pajhauta state have always played Chakra. After indepen- unmarried daughters. Rs. Strong leadership is the On this day in the year Movement' anecdotes an important role in vari- dence, soldiers of the state 51,000 is being provided hallmark of a strong na- 1947, our country attained speak highly of the valiant ous wars before and after have received 1096 gal- for the marriage of daugh- tion. Today the whole independence. Today, we contribution of the state. I independence and have lantry awards including 4 ters of freedom fighters world is acknowledging are joyfully celebrating also pay tribute to the free- shown exemplary courage. Paramveer Chakras and 2 and Rs. 21,000 for the mar- the strength and potential 74th Independence Day dom fighters of the state. To make sacrifices for Ashoka Chakras. riage of their grand-daugh- of our country. of our great democratic Himachal Pradesh came the sake of country is a glo- I also pay my respects ters. The befitting response country. On this auspi- into existence on April 15, rious tradition here. This is to the brave soldiers of The dependents of free- to the neighbouring coun- cious occasion. 1948, exactly eight months the reason that this state is the State, who have been dom fighters were also tries on the borders and Independence Day is after the Independence of also known as Veerbhumi martyred recently while provided with 2 percent the announcement of At- also an auspicious day to the country. I pay tribute as well as Devbhumi. It is guarding the borders of reservation in government manirbhar Bharat cam- commemorate the great to the First Chief Minister a matter of great pride that the country in the Galvan and semi-government ser- paign during Covid-19 patriots, who sacrificed Dr. Y.S. Parmar and other the first Paramvir Chakra Valley of Ladakh. Entire vices. pandemic reflects the their lives to liberate our personalities for their valu- of the country was con- nation is grateful to the Annuity of Rs. 3 Lakh is decision-making power of country from the shackles able contributions in the ferred upon Major Som- brave soldiers, who made being provided to Param- the country. of slavery. I pay tributes to formation and reconstruc- nath Sharma, the heroic supreme sacrifices while veer & Ashok Chakra win- New India: Today, our the brave freedom fighters, tion of the state. Today's soldier of the state. Even protecting the borders. ners, Rs. 2 lakh to Mahavir country is moving strong- who liberated the moth- Himachal is the result of before independence, the The heroic tales of the Chakra & Kirti Chakra and ly towards self-reliance. erland by sacrificing their Dr. Parmar's vision. From soldiers from the state war heroes will continue Rs. 1 lakh to Vir Chakra Make in India, Vocal for lives. I also pay my respect the formation of the state have been awarded a total to inspire generations to & Shaurya Chakra win- Local, New National Edu- to all the veteran freedom to attaining full statehood, of 23 Army medals includ- come. ners. During this tenure, cation Policy and efforts fighters. the state has gone through ing 1 George's Cross, 2 Vic- The state government Kirti Chakra and Shaurya to double farmers' income This day holds special many ups and downs. toria Cross and 2 Military is committed to the wel- Chakra winners have been by 2022 will prove to be a significance for every In- Dr. Parmar himself has Cross. During the Kargil fare of freedom fighters, given benefits of about Rs. boon in the formation of dian, as the ceaseless en- been the pioneer of this war in 1999, our brave sol- soldiers, ex-servicemen 7.50 crore. The financial New India. deavours for freedom has journey. It is a matter of diers have served above and their families. Show- assistance given for the The new education pol- given us the golden oppor- happiness for all of us that and beyond. ing gratitude to the brave marriage of daughters of icy implemented by the tunity to take the country this year we are also cel- The stories of remarkable soldiers, several schemes war widows has been in- center government will forth with unprecedented ebrating the golden jubilee fighting spirit of Captain are being implemented creased from Rs. 15,000 to be helpful in making In- development. of statehood of Himachal Vikram Batra and Havaldar for their rehabilitation and Rs. 50,000. dia 'Vishwa Guru' again. The people of Himachal Pradesh. Sanjay Kumar, the recipi- welfare. I express special grati- Successfully implemented have also overwhelm- Veerbhumi Himachal: ents of Paramveer Chakra, \The State government tude to the Prime Minister, Swachh Bharat Mission ingly participated in the The history of the state is speak volumes of their is providing Rs. 15,000 to Shri Narendra Modi, under has played an important freedom struggle. 'Dhami full of legacy of soldiers' valour and commitment. freedom fighters and wives whose dynamic leadership role in making the whole Golikand', 'Prajaman- bravery, valour and sac- Col. D.S. Thapa was also of deceased freedom fight- India has emerged as a country neat and clean. 515 WEDNESDAY, Saturday, AUGUST,August, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 24 Telangana Govt Takes Over 50 Pc Beds In Women getting top priority Private Hospitals For COVID-19 Treatment in Telangana: Gangula Karimnagar Aug 14: BC HYDERABAD Aug 14: The Welfare and Civil Supplies Telangana High Court on Thurs- Minister Gangula Kamala- day directed the state govern- kar on Friday said that wel- ment to follow the Delhi model fare of women was a top where the government took over priority for the State gov- the beds in private hospitals. ernment. The Minister was Health Minister Etela Rajender speaking after distributing held a meeting with a delegation Kalyana Laxmi and Sha- representing the Super Speciality dhi Mubharak cheques to Private Hospital Association, in beneficiaries here. “Earlier, that right from the birth to by introducing various which it was decided that 50 per parents from the poorer completion of education, welfare schemes. Before cent of private hospital beds be sections used to face severe the State government was formation of Telangana handed over to the state govern- hardships to perform the extending all assistance to state, there were govern- ment for treatment of COVID-19 marriage of their daugh- the girl child. “Besides fi- ments but no government patients. ters. Scores of people also nancial assistance for mar- had introduced such kind According to a report, the pri- landed in debts after per- riages, women are also be- of welfare schemes, he vate hospitals agreed to hand at rates fixed by the state health of beds. Earlier, the state govern- forming marriage of their ing given top priority in all said. When compares to over the 50 per cent of beds to department. The Health Minis- ment had also formed a commit- daughters. The situation welfare schemes,” he said, previous years, a lot of the state government, which will ter thanked the private hospitals tee to inquire into the 1,039 com- has completely changed adding that Rs 2.37 crore changes have been taken provide these beds for COVID-19 for coming forward to give 50 per plaints against private hospitals now after the formation of was distributed to 240 place in Telangana State, patients at a basic tariff fixed by cent beds to the government. He treating COVID-19 patients. Of- Telangana State,” he said. beneficiaries under these he said. Karimnagar Mu- the health department. The state advised the management of the ficials said that complaints were Stating that Chief Minis- scheme. He also assured nicipal Corporation Mayor officials said that 50 per cent of hospitals to meet Srinivasa Rao, made against almost all the pri- ter K Chandrasekhar Rao that pending Kalyana Lax- Y Sunil Rao, Deputy Mayor beds from all COVID-19 treat- Director of Public Health on Fri- vate hospitals. Following which, introduced Kalyana Laxmi mi applications would be Ch Swaroopa Rani, corpo- ing hospitals will be allotted to day to discuss the mode of treat- the Health Minister had warned and Shadhi Mubharak to cleared in the next four or rators and others partici- patients through a special app ment for the COVID-19 patients private hospitals that the govern- help out such parents fi- five days. Telangana state pated in cheques distribu- and treatment will be provided who would be allotted 50 per cent ment would take over 50 per cent. nancially, Kamalakar said has become a role model tion programme. CII Inaugurates 14th US Embassy, consulates to open; student, academic PaperTech 2020 Online exchange visas a priority

Hyderabad, Aug.14 (UNI): Indian Agro & Recycled Paper their environmental performance. Hyderabad Aug 14: Even as the that due to ‘very limited appointment The 14th PaperTech 2020 was Mills Association (IARPMA), A S Mehta, President, IPMA, in Covid-19 pandemic continues to cast availability’, they may not be able to inaugurated by Confederation of Indian Newsprint Manufacturers his special address highlighted a shadow on the dreams of Telugu accommodate all requests in time for Indian Industry (CII) – Sohrabji Association (INMA), and the that this is right time for the students of higher education in the the start of the fall semester. Godrej Green Business Centre Cogeneration Association of paper sector to chart a path for United States, the US Embassy and “We will first process emergency in partnership with the Indian India (COGEN India). Sanjay sustainable growth and global Consulates in India, including the student and exchange visitor Paper Manufacturers Association Singh, Chairman, PaperTech competitiveness. “It is in a Hyderabad Consulate, will begin appointment requests received (IPMA) on a virtual platform on 2020 & President, IPPTA & challenging time such as the processing of student and academic prior to August 12 and then offer Thursday. The two-day virtual Divisional Chief Executive, ITC present one that our mettle is exchange visitor visa applications on public appointments. We will conference has many stakeholders Limited PSPD, in his theme tested. The PaperTech summit a limited basis from August 17. refresh appointments as we have and pioneers of the paper sector address, underlined that the helps industry technocrats According to an announcement availability, generally two weeks in converging on a digital platform to paper industry plays a vital role converge and sharing their on the official US Embassy in India advance. Prospective students and deliberate on new challenges and in the overall industrial growth learnings, and this benefits website (https://in.usembassy. exchange visitors should schedule opportunities, with participation of the country and also provides the industry greatly. However, gov/visas/), the consular sections an appointment no more than three of more than 80 companies and a necessary medium to propel we still need to move swiftly were opening to process student weeks prior to their class start date. 150 industry delegates. The 14th our knowledge-based economy in many spheres of our and academic exchange visitor visa We expect appointment slots to be PaperTech summit is part of a forward in the new millennium. business to improve our global applications on a limited basis. filled quickly,” the announcement series of industry conferences “Pursuing ‘Green’ has become competitiveness. We must get the Apart from the one in Hyderabad, on the website said, asking students being held online by CII – Sohrabji the new driver for companies small industries involved in the the consular sections at the US to continue monitoring the website Godrej Green Business Centre in on the quest for sustainable path to sustainability, and also Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates for availability. “We will try to handle August, culminating in the Energy growth, competitiveness and take up a moral responsibility. in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata will requests based on when we receive Efficiency Summit on August global excellence. Whatever to help all the farmers involved also commence processing of these them and when classes will start. 25 & 28 . The theme of the 14th the challenges of the industry with our sector,” he said. applications. We ask for your patience during this PaperTech 2020 is “Make Indian today, the best path to take for P S Patwari, President, INMA “Student visas are a high priority, time,” it added. At the same time, the Pulp & Paper Industry World a sustainable and strong future and Executive Director & CEO, and we will make every effort to assist announcement said the Embassy and Class”, and the event is supported is the Green one,” he said. Mr Emami Paper Mills Ltd, in his applicants in a timely fashion, while Consulates would continue to remain by a raft of industry associations, Sanjay Singh also impressed upon special address, spoke about how keeping our customers and staff closed for routine immigrant and including the Indian Pulp & Paper the audience that CII’s GreenCo exports from the paper industry safe,” a tweet from the US Consulate non-immigrant visa services. “We will Technical Association (IPPTA), rating system is first-of-its-kind in in India are on the rise for the last General, Hyderabad on Friday said. resume routine visa services as soon Gujarat Paper Mills Association, the world to assess companies on few years. The Consulate General however said as possible but are unable. 515 WEDNESDAY, Saturday, AUGUST,August, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 25 Congress party will contest Dubbak by-elections: Uttam 4 of T’gana family Hyderabad, Aug.14 (UNI): Telan- KCR Government has failed to con- found dead under suspi- gana Pradesh Congress Committee trol the spread of Coronavirus in the cious circumstances (TPCC) President & Nalgonda MP. State. He said real figures pertaining N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday to infected persons and deaths were Hyderabad, Aug 14 (UNI) Four mem- announced that the Congress party being suppressed to create a false bers of a family were found dead under would contest the by-elections in impression that the deadly virus was suspicious circumstances in Telangana’s Dubbak Assembly constituency. under control. He directed the party Wanaparthy district on Friday, police He was speaking on the occasion cadre to gather details of people who said. The bodies of a woman, her daugh- of joining of Telangana Jana Samithi died due to Coronavirus in their ar- ter, son-in-law and granddaughter were (TJS) Secretary Bhawani Reddy into eas. He said that the Congress party found lying in different parts of their the Congress party at his residence would release the details of Covid house in Nagpur village of Revalli mandal. in Banjara Hills today. Bhawani Red- victims after gathering information The deceased were identified as Aj- dy had contested the Assembly elec- from across Telangana State. He de- meera Bee (63), her daughter Asma Be- tion from Siddipet constituency in Reddy expressed concern over possible only through the Congress manded that the State Government gum (35), daughter-in-law Khawaja Pasha 2018 on TJS ticket which had alliance the increase in attacks and atroci- party. Accusing CM KCR of doing in- pay compensation of Rs. 10 lakh (42) and granddaughter Haseena (10). with the Congress party. He said ties on Dalits across Telangana State. justice with SCs, STs, BCs, minorities to the BPL families who lost their As nobody had come out of the house Bhawani Reddy was highly educated He said a Dalit farmer, Narsimhulu, and other weaker sections, he said bread-earner due to Covid-19. He in the morning, the neighbours went and qualified and she had a bright committed suicide in Gajwel, CM that the Congress party would raise also reiterated the demand that the in only to find all family members lying future in politics. He hoped that her KCR’s constituency, after his land the voice to protect the rights and treatment of Covid-19 be included dead. They immediately alerted the po- entry would strengthen the Congress was forcibly taken away by the gov- interest of all suppressed sections. in the Aarogyasri scheme. He asked lice, which shifted the bodies for autopsy party in Siddipet. ernment. Similarly, another Dalit He said that a representation would as to why CM KCR was not accept- and took up the investigations. Announcing that the Congress youth committed himself in the po- be made with the Union Ministry ing the demand for inclusion of Co- A police officer said they were trying party would contest the Dubbak lice station after he was subjected to for Social Justice, National Human vid-19 in Aarogyasri scheme. to find if the family committed suicide or Assembly by-polls, he asked DCC harassment by the police men at the Rights Commission (NHRC) and Reddy also demanded that the somebody murdered them.Police found President Narsa Reddy to take im- instance of ruling TRS leaders. He National Scheduled Castes Com- State Government pay Rs. 50 lakh lemon, coconut and incense sticks near mediate measures to strengthen the said Chief Minister K. Chandrashek- mission on the attacks on Dalits in ex-gratia to the families of frontline the body of Khawaja Pasha close to the party at Mandal level and also con- har Rao has remained a mute spec- Telangana to seek their intervention. warriors including doctors, medical boundary wall on the rear side of the vene a constituency-level meeting. tator to the atrocities on Dalits and TS Govt hiding real figures of Co- staff, sanitation workers, police per- house. A pit was also dug in the premises. He asked the party cadre to gear up Girijans in the State. vid cases, deaths sonnel and journalists who lost their Police said they were investigating if the for the by-elections. He said that social justice was The TPCC Chief also alleged that lives due to Covid-19. deaths were related to witchcraft. AP CM YS Jagan Inaugurates Telangana To Witness Heavy To Udayananda Hospital In Kurnool Moderate Rains Till Sunday: IMD AMARAVATI Aug 14: Andhra Pradesh Chief HYDERABAD Aug 14: The In- Minister YS Jagan Mohan dia Meteorological Department Reddy inaugurated the (IMD) has forecasted that heavy Udayananda Hospital in to moderate rains would hit sev- Kurnool district through eral parts of Telangana for the video conference on Fri- next three days till Sunday under day, August 14. The AP CM the influence of cyclonic circula- spoke to the hospital direc- tion coupled with a low pressure tors on the occasion via area over northwest Bay of Ben- video conference. gal off north Odisha and West YS Jagan expressed hope the private hospitals which ernment will increase the Bengal coasts. that better medical servic- are coming forward to set up number of beds in the gov- The IMD weather report said es will be provided for the their hospitals in the state ernment hospitals in view that Hyderabad city is expected people of the area through to serve the people during of the growing population to have a cloudy sky with mod- the new hospital. The hos- this COVID-19 pandemic. and insufficient beds. It has erate rain until Monday. Rain or pital was set up in Nandyal Along with encouraging decided to increase the 30 thundershowers would likely hit district of Kurnool district. private hospitals, in a move bedded community health the city on Tuesday and Wednes- Along with CM, Finance to provide quality medical centers (CHC) into 50 bed- day. Hyderabad had received Minister Buggana Rajen- services to poor during this ded CHC’s to provide.; bet- 18.5 mm rainfall from August 6 Mulugu, Warangal Urban and state of Andhra Pradesh for dranath, MP Pocha Brah- crisis time, the state govern- ter facilities giving much to 12, according to the IMD. Rural, Mahabubabad, Bhadradri the next couple of days un- mananda Reddy, Deputy ment also took a decision priority to maternal care by The IMD predicted that Kothagudem,Suryapet, Kham- der the influence of an active CM Alla Nani, Government to increase the number of providing quality medical thunderstorms accompanied mam and Nalgonda. From southwest monsoon, as a low Adviser Sajjala Ramakrish- beds in all the government services for the mother and with lightning is likely to oc- Wednesday to Thursday, dis- pressure area is likely to form na Reddy and Hospital Di- hospitals across the state. the child. The state govern- cur in several isolated places tricts of Bhadradri Kothagudem over north west Bay of Ben- rector Swapna Reddy were By increasing the beds ca- ment is raising the number on Friday. While heavy rain is and Jayashankar Bhupalpally, gal on Thursday. The Andhra present on the occasion. pacity in government hos- of beds as per the Indian expected in parts of various dis- Khammam, Mahabubabad and Pradesh State Disaster Man- The AP government head- pitals, the government aims public health standards. It tricts, including Adilabad, Jag- Warangal rural received very agement Authority (APSDMA) ed by CM YS Jagan is always to solve the problems being is estimated that this proj- tial, Nirmal, Komaram Bheem, heavy rainfall, according to IMD. on Wednesday had urged peo- aimed at providing better faced by patients in govern- ect will cost between Rs Rajanna Sircilla, Karimnagar, The IMD has also predicted ple living in low-lying areas to medical services to the peo- ment hospitals due to lack 5 crore and Rs 7 crore to Mancherial, Nizamabad, Pedda- that heavy rains would hit sev- take necessary safety measures ple and is encouraging all of sufficient beds. The gov- raise 20 beds. palli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, eral parts of the neighbouring and stay vigilant. 515 WEDNESDAY, Saturday, AUGUST,August, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 26 Jamia violence: Varsities for education, not for creating social disharmony, says ASG New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Ad- on the night of the violence, tell the students to drop the ditional Solicitor General (ASG) the ASG said that the same was idea of going to Parliament". Aman Lekhi on Friday told the necessary. "They say police was "The beating was really serious Delhi High Court that univer- aligned with a particular com- and severe like the police was sity spaces are meant for edu- munity and entered without going against their enemies. cational purposes and not for permission. This is a self- serv- Students are not certainly en- engaging in disharmony. ing accusation," he told the emies. I suppose this was to tell "Universities are meant bench. The senior law officer the students that they should for education and are not for also said that merely because forget the idea of marching to engaging in disharmony. In- the place of incident is a univer- Parliament," said Gonsalves. tervention (by authorities) is sity space, terming any action He further questioned why the important when there is so- taken there as unwarranted is police aimed at the heads of cial disharmony," Lekhi told a utterly faulty. "Even students the 18- to 19-year-old students division bench of Chief Justice the campus in December 2019 argued, while adding that pe- can commit a wrong. As long as while beating them. "What was DN Patel and Justice Prateek are "merely based on opinion titioners have put grave allega- a crime is committed, interven- the purpose?" Senior counsel Jalan while arguing on a batch and agenda". tions against Delhi Police mere- tion by an agency is warrant- Salman Khurshid, appearing of petitions related to the Jamia "To shift from right to wrong, ly on the basis of "hearsay". He ed," he said. The court posted for another petitioner, support- Millia Islamia campus violence there should be something rele- also alleged that the petitioners the matter for further hearing ed Gonsalves' argument that in the wake of Citizens (Amend- vant… the accuracy of newspa- collected information in bits on August 21. During previous the police action was intended to ment) Act in December last. per reports cannot be attribut- and pieces and collated it in a hearing, Senior Advocate Colin stop the students from holding a He also argued that the peti- ed," Lekhi averred. "What works manner that suited their mo- Gonsalves had submitted that march to Parliament, adding that tions concerning the violence in political sphere cannot work tives.While justifying the entry the police brutality unleashed while police can regulate such a that broke out in and around in the legal sphere," the ASG of police in the Jamia campus on the Jamia students was "to march, but police decided.

Cong to hoist tricolour in 272 places in Security beefed up in Delhi-NCR ahead of I-Day Delhi: Anil Kumar New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) hoist the National Flag. This President said. Ahead of the Indepen- Delhi Congress chief will be done across Delhi The Congress alleged that dence Day celebrations Chaudhary Anil Kumar said by thousands of Congress Delhi Police registered an on August 15, security has on Friday that party work- workers, strictly adhering to FIR on August 9 for hoist- been beefed up in Delhi- ers will hold flag-hoisting the coronavirus pandemic ing of a flag at Hauz Qazi NCR with multi-layered at 272 locations across the guidelines, including so- to commemorate the 'Quit arrangements and strict national capital, including cial distancing and wearing India' movement, which the vigil at the border areas. the DPCC office, to mark of face masks, he said in a party had been doing for the Apart from this, agencies the Independence Day on statement. last 78 years. like NSG, SPG and ITBP August 15 even if they were "The Congress workers The Congress leader said have been put on high to be booked by police. will defy authorities to hoist that the party supporters alert. "All the agencies will "The Congress work- the national flag, despite have a glorious history of work in close coordination around 5 km periphery of would be strategically ers will peacefully defy the fact that Delhi Police braving the blows from ba- with each other to cater to the Red Fort. Apart from placed in and around the the threatening and arm- had filed FIRs against senior tons of the British Raj police all kinds of threat inputs. securing the main venue Red Fort. twisting tactics of the Modi party leaders, including me and arrests to get freedom SWAT teams and Para- at Red Fort, adequate se- In Delhi, at least 350 po- government and exercise and ex-MP Jai Prakash Agar- for the country, adding that kram vans have been stra- curity arrangements have lice personnel who will be their fundamental right to wal," the Delhi Congress the party leaders and work- tegically stationed," said a been made for the func- part of the guard of honour senior police officer. tion at the Rashtrapati at the Red Fort have been Policemen in civil dress Bhawan. "All the neces- quarantined ahead of the 500 BJP offices constructed, 300 more would be deployed at stra- sary guidelines in view of ceremony at the police tegic locations across the the Covid-19 pandemic colony in the Delhi Can- coming up: Nadda capital with extra focus will be enforced," said a tonment. New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) the party offices led to cre- on in and around the Red senior police officer, add- The Delhi Police have The BJP has constructed ation of an ideological at- Fort."We have also set up ing that there will be elab- also advised people who 500 party offices across the tachment among the work- facial recognition systems orate traffic arrangements have Covid-19 symptoms country whereas the con- ers, apart from developing at vantage points for sus- with optimal deployment to avoid attending the struction work on 300 oth- their political thinking. pect identification. This of staff, signages for public event. ers was in progress, party's The new party offices will would help the security convenience measures. "In the case of any invi- national President JP Nadda have conference halls, li- forces screen the suspects At Least 20 teams of dog tee experiencing or hav- said on Friday. braries, research sections, around the celebration squad of the Crime Branch ing a history of any symp- He was speaking after lay- he said that after coming to information technology area," the officer said. and several others from toms of Covid-19 in the ing the foundation stones of power at the Centre in 2014, cells, apart from seating ar- Over 45,000 security every district have been two weeks preceeding the nine party offices in Karna- Prime Minister Narendra rangements for BJP cadres personnel will be guarding deployed to sniff out any Independence Day event, taka through videoconfer- Modi had stressed on set- and supporters. He lauded the city on Independence trouble in the capital on the invitee may consider ence from Delhi. ting up BJP offices in each the Karnataka BJP workers Day besides over 2,000 Independence Day. Bomb refraining from attending Addressing the party and every district of the for distributing 1.54 crore snipers deputed at specific disposal squads have also the event," said a senior workers on the occasion, country. Nadda said that food packets . locations on high-rises in been put on alert and police officer. 515 WEDNESDAY, Saturday, AUGUST,August, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 27 Sonam Kapoor: Revisiting books is like opening up a memory box

Actress Sonam Kapoor newly independent In- loves reading and she dia on the behest of her has shared two books domineering mother,” that have impacted her. Sonam wrote. Taking to Instagram on The other book is Friday, the actress wrote: “Perfume: The Story Of “Revisiting books is like A Murderer”. She de- opening up a memory scribed the book as “a box. The nostalgia, historical fantasy novel emotion and joy of it all penned by German comes rushing back to writer Patrick Suskind”, you, like it’s your first adding that it “is the time being immersed perfect horror fiction into the writer’s uni- read that you want to verse. Today, I’m sharing deep dive into on a lazy with you the two books day”. She also asked that have impacted me her 30 million follow- in more ways than one.” ers what their favourite One of them is “A Suit- fiction reads are. “I need able Boy” by Vikram to get my hands on some Seth. “It takes us on new recommendations. Lata’s journey: how she Leave them for me in the navigates into finding comments below!” she her ‘suitable boy’ in a concluded her post. Salman Khan tweets pic wearing mask of his brand, gets trolled Mumbai, Aug 14 a mask to his shallow- (you have been wearing (UNI) Salman Khan has ness from the world),” a mask for so many years launched his line of Co- posted a user on a Face- now),” wrote another vid masks but a section book page demanding user.Those who have of social media has tak- justice for Sushant Singh been trolling Salman in- en to trolling the actor Rajput. Another Sushant clude fans of late actor soon after he tweeted an fan wrote on the same Sushant Singh Rajput. image wearing a mask of Facebook page: “Boycott “Ab ye aadmi munh his brand on Friday. the product We want chupaye ghum raha Salman took to his ver- Justice for SSR Thanks.” hai.....iske chehre par ified account to post a “Being Crimin al doing itne maask/naqab lage picture where he is seen Charity 10rs. And pro- hai ki iska khokhlapan wearing a mask manu- moting that charity work duniya ko naa dikhe... factured by his brand, by 1000rs. Through So- Shameful Salman (Now Being Human Cloth- cial media, news papers, this person is hiding his ing. media..after so many face. He has covered his Soon, the trolls backlash now Criminal face with a mask to his jumped into action. “Ab covering this all stuff.. shallowness from the ye aadmi munh chupaye as he always did be- world),” posted a user ghum raha hai.....iske fore also.. when he kill on a Facebook page de- chehre par itne maask/ blackbuck, Chinkara, manding justice for Su- naqab lage hai ki iska Pavement on people..” shant Singh Rajput. An- khokhlapan duniya ko tweeted a user. “Are you other Sushant fan wrote naa dikhe... Shameful sure that you’re still Be- on the same Facebook Salman (Now this per- ing Human, Salman ji? page: “Boycott the prod- son is hiding his face. He Mask hi to pehen rakhe uct We want Justice for has covered his face with the aap ne itne saalo se SSR Thanks.” 515 WEDNESDAY, Saturday, AUGUST,August, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 Hyderabad’s famous MJ Market re-opens after facelift

Hyderabad, Aug 14 stagnant water in its (UNI) The Moazzam Jahi inner courtyard due to a Market, one of the major damaged sewerage line, landmarks in this historic dumping of garbage, city, has received a much- hoardings nailed to the needed facelift and is all structure, haphazardly set to be transformed parked vehicles - all had into a cultural hub. made it anything but a The renovated heritage heritage structure. structure, with a repaired It was two years ago that ceiling and flooring, a the urban development restored clock tower and authorities embarked on a flag post in the interior restoration of the historic courtyard for hoisting building. In March 2018, the tricolour, was thrown Arvind Kumar, Principal open on the eve of the Secretary, Municipal country’s Independence Administration and Day. Urban Development The majestic triangle- had announced that on shaped stone structure, the advice of Municipal considered an identity Administration and of this city of minarets, Urban Development welcomes visitors as they Minister K.T. Rama Rao, head towards the old city he was adopting MJ of Hyderabad. Market for its complete It was built as a fruit heritage restoration. market during the times “Delighted to open the of seventh and last renovated Moazzam Jahi Nizam Mir Osman Ali Market complex today - a Khan, the last ruler of painstaking delicate effort erstwhile Hyderabad of nearly 2 years,” tweeted State. The market was Rama Rao on Friday while named after the Nizam’s complimenting Arvind second son Mir Shujat Kumar. Ali Khan Moazzam Jah Arvind Kumar tweeted Bahadur. Moazzam Jah several pictures of the himself inaugurated the renovated structure with market in 1935 as Sadr the comment: “This is a nasheen, Majlis Araayesh glimpse of how careful Baldah or the President restoration of MJ Market of City Improvement brought the life back.” Board, which was created Dozens of shops in the to improve the city’s complex are run by third infrastructure following or fourth generation of the the devastating Musi shopkeepers. floods of 1908. Arvind Kumar has Standing tall at a traffic promised to transform intersection connecting the place into a major key trading hubs like cultural centre for Begum Bazar, Jaam theatre and music Bagh, Siddiamber Bazar, without disturbing the Nampally and Abids, shopkeepers. Leveraging Moazzam Jahi Market was on Hyderabad’s inclusion built as fruit market but into the UNESCO’s subsequently it became Creative Cities Network the centre for many other list under the gastronomy commodities like flowers, category, the municipal vegetables, groceries, dry authorities plan to fruits, paan, ittar, hookahs, conduct theatre and ice cream and even arms Sufi concerts and other and ammunition. cultural programmes The rapid expansion in the courtyard. The of the city, increased Covid-19 crisis and vehicular traffic and lack resultant lockdown hit the of proper maintenance, plans but Arvind Kumar however, took a toll on the is confident of hosting beautiful structure. the programmes post- A leaking roof, pandemic.