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‘NO ONE SAID IT WAS A CRIME’ ‘DIPLOMATIC VICTORY’ AS EU INDIAN-AMERICAN COUPLE KILLED IN 1ST CASE OF CORONAVIRUS, KERALA FRENCH WRITER ON PAEDOPHILE SEX PARLIAMENT DEFER VOTE ON CAA NEW ZEALAND VOLCANIC ERUPTION STUDENT BEING MONITORED rench writer Gabriel Matzneff said in an interview on Wednesday that he European Parliament has decided to defer voting on a resolution n Indian-American businessman has become the latest victim of a ndia's first case of Coronavirus has been reported in Kerala, the Fhe "regrets" his trips to Asia to have sex with children, Tagainst the Citizenship Amendment Act on Thursday, sources in the Amassive volcanic eruption in New Zealand after he succumbed to Igovernment said on Thursday amid worldwide panic over the viral claiming that at the time "no one ever said it was a Union government said, terming it as a "diplomatic victory" for India. burn injuries, over a month after his wife died in the same tragedy, outbreak that has killed 170 in China. A medical student studying in crime". The veteran essayist is being investigated by "Friends of India prevailed over friends of Pakistan in the European leaving their three children orphaned. Pratap Singh and his wife Mayuari Wuhan University has been quarantined after she reported a throat French police after a leading French publishing Parliament on Thursday. Strenuous efforts were visiting the popular White Island in New Zealand when the volcano infection. "One positive case of Novel Coronavirus patient, of a student executive detailed how he abused her when she of outgoing British member Shaffaq erupted on December 9. Mayuari died on studying in Wuhan University, has been was 14 in an explosive new bestseller. "A tourist Mohammad to have a resolution passed December 22, Atlanta journal Constitution reported in Kerala," the Health Ministry should not behaved like that," the 83-year-old told a by the European Parliament against India media reported. Police in New Zealand on said in a statement. The patient, a French television channel in Italy, where he has fled on the penultimate day before Brexit have Wednesday confirmed that another victim woman, is in isolation in the hospital, to escape the storm the revelations stirred. been defeated," the source said. died of his injuries in Middlemore Hospital. said the statement. YSRCP to oppose NRC, MBBS students bash up juniors at RIMS PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Seniors clashed with juniors over a petty issue Two senior students of MBBS NPR in Parliament Rahul Roy (final year student) Police registered a and Nagesh (House Surgeon) PNS n VIJAYAWADA assaulted two junior students case against the Nitesh Kumar and Akshay accused based on a YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy Kumar with cricket stumps at said that his party has made it Rajiv Gandhi Institute of complaint lodged by clear at the all-party meeting Medical Sciences (RIMS) in junior students’ in New Delhi on Thursday that Srikakulam,. ‘Failed parties it was against National Register The incident came to light parents at Two Town backing of Citizens (NRC) and the after the two junior students Police Station in National Population Register (second year MBBS) lodged a Srikakulam Shaheen (NPR). He said that the YSRCP complaint against senior stu- will rally behind minorities dents with Two-Town Police Bagh stir’ and sought a debate on the Station in Srikakulam town on that they registered a case issue in Parliament as the Wednesday night. against senior students Rahul information sought in NPR Juniors Nitesh and Akshay and Nagesh under SC and ST was different than what was said that there was a minor Prevention of Atrocities Act, asked earlier. We will certainly oppose NRC and NPR if they were introduced altercation with their seniors AP Prohibition of Ragging Act 4 Speaking to mediapersons by the Cabinet. We sought a debate on the issue to clear the over a petty issue during the counselled the seniors but they management supported Rahul and Sections 322, 324 342 in Delhi on Thursday, he said insecure feeling among minorities New Year celebrations in the failed to take any action against and Nagesh, who belonged to R/W 34 of IPC and investiga- there was a sense of unease — MITHUN REDDY RIMS. The senior developed the seniors. The management upper community. tion is on. among minorities in the coun- grudge on them and locked up of the college tried to pacify the Sources said that Rahul and Police found injury marks YSRCP MP try after the Citizens in the hostel room for two days juniors and seniors citing it as Nagesh harassed juniors in on the back of the victims. Amendment Act was intro- (January 24 and 25) and a minor issue. the hostel room and they asked They have been admitted to the duced in Parliament. "We will minorities," he said. it is going to be implemented assaulted them with cricket Upset with the series of juniors to bring alcohol. When government hospital for med- certainly oppose NRC and Mithun Reddy said CAA is different. He said Chief stumps. events, juniors, along with juniors refused to bring alco- ical tests. Police may arrest NPR if they were introduced Bill was introduced as an issue Minister YS Jaganmohan Though the victims their parents, lodged a com- hol, seniors further harassed senior students and they by the Cabinet. We sought a related to three other countries Reddy has asked us to oppose approached the management plaint against senior students. juniors and bashed them up appealed to the management of debate on the issue to clear the and added that way in which anything that is against the of the RIMS to initiate action The victims said as the they with cricket stumps. the college to suspend the insecure feeling among it was introduced and the way wishes of minorities. against them, the management belonged to SC and ST, the The Srikakulam police said accused. HEFTY SCHOOL FEES Three men get death Modi and Govt to crack whip against institutions penalty for raping Godse share SEELAM AROZI Justice R Kantha Rao, n VIJAYAWADA Justice R Kantha Rao, Chairman of the AP School Chairman of the AP School same ideology, Education Regulatory & Monitoring Commission, Education Regulatory & and murdering Dalit With the next academic year said the government has mandated the Monitoring Commission says Rahul n fast approaching, the AP Commission with regulation of fees and (APSERMC), said the State PNS HYDERABAD n The body of the woman with School Education Regulatory & government has mandated the throat slit and stab marks was found Monitoring Commission implementation of rules in all schools and Commission with regulation of A special court in Telangana in Lingapur mandal in Telangana (APSERMC) has decided to colleges, including private and govt institutions fees and implementation of on Thursday sentenced three crack the whip on the institu- rules in all schools and colleges, men to death for raping and 5 tions fleecing the parents with including private and govern- murdering a Dalit woman in exorbitant fees. ment schools and the Amma In all, there are 3,339 junior ment institutions. little over two months ofthe Now that the scope of the Vodi scheme have been colleges. Of them, 2,014 are in Taking up cudgels against gruesome crime reported in Commission has been brought in the bills pertaining the private sector and the rest indiscriminate and arbitrary November 2019. increased to cover junior col- to them have been passed in are government and aided col- fixation of fees by private and The court also imposed a leges, hope is in the air for hap- R Kantha Rao the Assembly. Now, the govern- leges. The number of students corporate schools, the commis- total fine of Rs 26,000 on less parents who are being ment is keen to implementa- in junior colleges is 10,64,127 sion has to go down its business them. fleeced with exorbitant fees rolling for a few schemes under tion as part of its reforms and and the strength of teaching of studying the prevailing con- The body of the 30-year old (file photo) for their wards. its flagship programme of it has started with fee regula- staff is 37,941, according to ditions at these institutions to woman with throat slit and Prioritising school educa- Navaratnalu. To name a few, tion and monitoring of various official sources. put a check on commercialisa- stab marks was found in November 25, 2019, a day after tion, the Jaganmohan Reddy English medium education at aspects concerning schools In an exclusive interview tion of school education. Lingapur mandal of Kumram the offence. government has set the ball the primary level in govern- and junior colleges. with The Pioneer on Thursday, Continued on Page 3 Bheem-Asifabad district on Continued on Page 3 Lakshminarayana quits Jana Sena Massive protests in Jamia after armed man fires at student PNS n NEW DELHI said. The entire drama, which Rahul Bajaj to PNS n VIJAYAWADA He said he was thankful to triggered panic in the area, party workers, who had walked Tension spiralled in Jamia was captured by television step down In a major jolt to the Jana Sena, with him and voters, who had Nagar on Thursday after a cameras that showed the man from its prominent leader and for- voted for him when he contest- man fired a pistol at a group in light coloured pants and a mer joint director of CBI VV ed for the Visakhapatnam Lok of anti-CAA protesters, injur- dark jacket, walking away on executive role Lakshminarayana resigned to Sabha constituency in the 2019 ing a Jamia Millia Islamia an empty road barricaded by the party on Thursday. general elections. He said he student before walking away police, turning around and In his letter addressed to would be available for all Jana while waving the firearm shouting at the protesters in party chief Pawan Kalyan, Sainiks, brave women and above his head and shouting Hindi, "Here, take this free- 8 Lakshminarayana said he was activists in his individual "Yeh lo aazadi" amid heavy dom." upset with the former, who had capacity. police presence in the area. The gunman went live on promised to ease himself from He said that he was offering Massive protests erupted in Facebook before the brandish- TODAY film career but had gone back confirmed that you have no prayters to God to do good to the area after the incident and clashing with police per- was subsequently overpow- ing the gun. Police said they on his promise as he was con- definitive policies, hence, I Pawan Kalyan and his family with hundreds of agitated sonnel. ered by police and detained. were verifying whether it is his ALMANAC tinuing to do films. "Your have decided to leave the members. people gathering near the uni- The man, who identified He was taken into custody and real name. Month & Paksham: decision to work in films has party," he said. Continued on Page 3 versity, breaking barricades himself as "Rambhakt Gopal", was being interrogated, police Continued on Page 3 Magha & Shukla Paksha Panchangam Tithi : Shashthi: 03:51 pm Balakrishna gheraoed Chilaka shipwreck unearthed at Baruva coast Nakshatram: Revati: 06:10 pm Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start YSRCP, TDP workers clash in Hindupur SUMIT ONKA they found the shipwreck in the any important work) n VISAKHAPATNAM The ship sunken in 1917, 81 persons died depth of over 12 metres depth Rahukalam: 11:05 am- 12:29 pm PNS n HINDUPUR and over 1,200 metres from the Yamagandam: 03:18 pm – 04:42 pm Some scuba divers of Livein ghostly spirit lived deep in the Baruva coast. The ship was Tension prevailed in the town Adventures Firm unearthed a sea and no boats returned safe totally collapsed and our efforts Varjyam: NIL on Thursday as people's century-old shipwreck to the shore. to measure the length of the Gulika: 08:16 am - 09:40 am organisatins, along with the (Chilaka Ship) along the The scuba divers Balaram sunken ships proved futile due Good Time: (to start any important work) YSRCP activists gheraoed Baruva coast in Srikakulam Naidu, Rahul and Lakshman to whirlpools and strong rip Amritakalam: 03:28 pm - 05:16 pm local MLA and Tollywood district of Andhra Pradesh. from Livein Adventures Firm current at the spot, Balaram hero Nandamuri Balakrishna, They claimed the ship dived into the same waters of Naidu added. Due to fire Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:07 pm - 12:52 pm for opposing the three capitals' belonged to the British India the sea in Baruva on January mishap in the ship, the Chilaka formula of the government Navigation Company. 27. ship might have sunken, they VIJAYAWADA and decentralisation of admin- It is learnt that Baruva in Though the fishermen added. WEATHER istration. reached Rahamatapuram cir- Srikakulam was used as a sea- warned the scuba divers citing Historian Edward Paul and Forecast: Clear The irate protesters sought cle, leaders of people's organ- port during the British colonial something mysterious inside a few others said that the ship Temp: 33/21 to know from the MLA why isations and the YSRCP rule in India. In July, 1917, a the waters, Balaram Naidu and sunk in the Baruva while it was Humidity: 85% the latter has been opposing obstructed Balakrishna's con- ship named as Chilaka carry- Scuba divers Balaram Naidu, Rahul and Lakshman from Livein Adventures Firm his team was a mission to sailing from Kakinada to Sunrise: 06.48 the decentralisation of admin- voy and raised slogans calling ing goods sank in the Bay of who uearthed the shipwreck of Chilaka at Baruva coast unearth the mystery and they Madras due to fire mishap. In Sunset: 06.10 istration. The MLA had to him as 'Rayalaseema Drohi'. Bengal along Baruva coast. found a shipwreck of the all, 81 persons died in the inci- Current Weather Conditions taste the ire of protesters dur- They also raised 'Balakrishna The British constructed a pil- Baruva sea port. ture into the Baruva coast sunken Chilaka ship on dent while over 100 persons Updated January 30, 2020 5:00 PM ing his tour in the constituen- Go Back' slogans. lar to commemorate the inci- The fishermen in because of the strong Wednesday. suffered injuries. cy on Thursday. As the MLA Continued on Page 3 dent and they closed the Srikakulam region fear to ven- whirlpools and rumours that Balaram Naidu said that Continued on Page 3 VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JANUARY 31, 2020 vijayawada 02

CORONAVIRUS SCARE ‘Gandhi a guiding force behind CAPSULE environmental movement' Woman knocked Govt on high alert, down by truck l Governor pays tributes to Mahatma on his 72nd death anniversary VIJAYAWADA: In a tragic PNS n VIJAYAWADA incident, a woman was killed and her husband sustained serious Governor Biswa Bushan injuries when a truck hit their takes preventive steps Harichandan said Mahatma bicycle from behind as they were Gandhi was a great freedom going to their job. The incident C PRADEEP n VIJAYAWADA fighter, who taught non-vio- took place on the national l lence and strived for building the highway near Gannavaram Coronavirus spreads from animals to human airport on Thursday. The The government is on a high beings and then from humans to humans unity of the nation. alert mode and taking mea- Speaking on the occasion of deceased was identified as C Pochamma (44), sustained sures to prevent the possible l 20 airports in India Martyrs' Day, commemorating outbreak of the disease, as the Mahatma Gandhi's 72nd death grievous head injuries and died world is in the grip of 6,000 conducting screening anniversary, in a programme on the spot as the truck bearing Coronavirus cases tests to passengers No. AP 16 TS 6784 hit them. Her Coronavirus scare. The dread- organised at Loyola College husband Muneeswara Rao was ful virus is believed to have identified globally, l New GGH equipped Auditorium in Vijayawada on shifted to a hospital and he is originated in China, which is which include with four-bed isolation Thursday, the Governor said the undergoing treatment. On spreading rapidly to all corners magnitude of Gandhiji's role in 170 deaths ward knowing about the accident, the of the world. Normally, the social and political reform was Gannavaram police reached the virus propagates among ani- such that his work, his ideas, Governor Biswa Bushan Harichandan payinig tributes to Gandhi by garlanding his l 35 students l Homoeo medicine statue to mark his 72nd death anniversary in Vijayawada on Thursday spot and took the truck driver mals like bats and camels. Of movement were keenly followed into their custody and a case late, it is being transmitted even from AP trapped distributed as a by top politicians and statesmen was registered. to human beings from animals in Wuhan precautionary measure across the globe. Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee and then from human beings Recalling the question posed president Sailajanadh pointed out to others. by Gandhiji "How much should Labourer dies in that a few political parties were According to reports, the cough. It can also cause diar- training programme. They made routine health checks on a person consume?", freak mishap virus has reportedly claimed rhoea and body aches. appealed to the Government of her. DM&HO Dr T Srirama Harichandan said the question is forcefully trying to induce Manu 170 lives and infected about Symptoms in severe cases India to help to come back. The Chandra Murthy said that the relevant even today in the con- VIJAYAWADA: An 6,000 globally. The Chinese include pneumonia, kidney trapped AP employees were medico was healthy and the text of environmental sustainabil- dzharma shastra on people, which agriculture government has cancelled failure and the virus affect the selected during a campus department was checking all ity. The Governor said Gandhiji was against Gandhi's principles. labour was flight services from the immune system of the patient, placement last year by POTPL. the people who returned or was the driving force behind the killed and two Coronavirus-affected Wuhan which could be fatal. People After the training programme came to India for the past few vigorous environmental move- People are not treated as humans others of the Hubei province. suffering from TB, AIDS and at Wuhan they would come days, he added. ment for promotion of renewable and wer differentiated on the lines of sustained The Indian government has smokers as well as alcoholics back and work at its upcoming Another medico from energy and minor irrigation sys- serious burn taken extensive steps to control are prone to such viruses. The LCD TV screen manufacturing Rayachoti of Kadapa district tems. caste and religion, he said injuries as the Coronavirus epidemic from virus could spread from unit at Tirupati. Hundreds of was also kept under observa- The Governor said the prac- tractor loaded with grass came entering the country. The human to human and survives students study in Wuhan tion for about three days as she tice of non-violence was an participated in the conference, everyone across the world for in contact with live 11 K V authorities are conducting in cold temperature. University from across the came from China recently and extension of respect for other reli- which include Jawaharlal Nehru, peace, he said. electricity high tension wire at checks on passengers coming He said the hospital is country. doctors and the health depart- gions and instilled a sense of fra- Motilal Nehru, Sardar Andhra Pradesh Congress Nandigama village in Krishna from various parts of China at equipped with a four-bed iso- Meanwhile, two students ment has announced that the ternity. Vallabhbhai Patel, Dr Babu Committee president Sailajanadh district on Thursday. The all International airports. lation ward with two ventila- pursuing MBBS in China, 23-year-old medico has no Meanwhile, tributes were paid Rajendra Prasad, Kasturba and others paid floral tributes to incident took place when the Preparations are being made to tors, N 95 masks, PPE kits, sup- returned to their home towns symptoms of Coronavirus. by officials of various depart- Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Gandhi at Andhra Ratna Bhavan. tractor driver could not negotiate fight against coronavirus out- portive medicines are made in AP. The Krishna District Noted homoeo doctor ments across Krishna district to Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, On the occasion, he said that the fully-loaded tractor out of the break by conducting screening available. There are no report- Medical and Health depart- Srikaram Nagasri prepared mark the 72nd death anniversary she reminded. Gandhi is an inspiration to the field. The upper portion of the of passengers at 20 airports ed cases in both the Telugu ment officials kept the young preventive medicine for the of Mahatma Gandhi here on Collector Md Imtiaz paid trib- world on peace and the Congress grass loaded on the tractor come along with adding new labora- States as of now, said Dr medico under observation, dreadful Coronavirus. The Thursdy. Archaeology depart- utes to Mahatma Gandhi at a follows Gandhiji principles. in contact with the 11 K V tories to test the virus. Suresh. who came from China to home medicine was distributed to ment commissioner Dr G Vani programme held at Rajivnagar. He pointed out that a few electricity wires. After the grass Speaking to The Pioneer, Dr As many as 35 people from town Avanigadda of Krishna people at Saibaba temple in Mohan paid tributes to Mahatma He garlanded the portrait of political parties were forcefully came in contact with live G Suresh Kumar, Assistant across Andhra Pradesh are district due to Coronavirus. Mutyalampadu. Five drops of Gandhi at Bapu Museum and Gandhi on the occasion and said trying to induce Manu dharma electricity wire a fire broke out. Professor, New Government trapped in the city of Wuhan The medico came to her native the medicine should be added recalled that Mahatma Gandhi Gandhiji had played a key role for shastra on people, which was Guravaiah, a farm labour, who General Hospital, Vijayawada, in China, who were a part of 58 village for Sankranti holidays in a glass of water and taken visited Bapu Museum in 1921 independence and stands toll in against Gandhi's principles. was sitting on the heap of the said Coronavirus causes fever, employees of Panel 20 days ago. As Coronavirus twice a day to ward off the participated in All India National imparting peace among people, People are not treated as humans grass, was charred to death respiratory symptoms like dif- Optodisplay Technology was creating panic across the impact of the virus, said Congress Conference. welfare and integrity of the and are differentiated by caste and while two others escaped with ficulty in breathing and dry Private Limited (POTPL) on a world, including India, officials Nagasri. Many national leaders had nation. He is an inspiration for religion, he said. serious burn injuries. Kavi Sammelan held to TRIBUTES PAID TO MAHATMA encourage Hindi poetry ‘Gandhi symbolises quest for truth and non-violence' among navy personnel PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM quest for truth and non-violence, which shall liberate us by help- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM For GenNext, Gandhi stands for ing us to discover ourselves in Six prominent the practical approach that can the selfless service of others," he Hindi Kavi Sammelan was con- poets from the city enable them to apply values and stated. He pointed out that for ducted at 'Ignite' Auditorium, and other poets ethics in every sphere of life, the youth of today, Gandhi is the INS Eksila by HQ, Eastern opined GITAM Deemed to be voice that continually reminds Naval Command (ENC) from the Navy University Chancellor Prof K them that there is no religion recently. Commodore KS Noor, recited poems on Ramakrishna Rao here on greater than the religion of Command Education Officer patriotism, human Thursday. humanity and one need to lis- ENC was the Chief Guest on Navy officers, sailors, defence civilians and their families of INS Dega and other naval units of ENC flashing a victory sign ahead of Mini-Marathon in Visakhapatnam on While offering floral tributes ten to the voice of the Mahatma the occasion. The Kavi relations and Thursday to Mahatma Gandhi at GITAM more than ever before. Sammelan was conducted to humour School of Gandhian Studies as Indian Council for encouraging the Hindi poetry part of death anniversary of Philosophical Research senior amongst naval personnel. Six The event was attended by a Gandhi, Prof K Ramakrishna fellow Prof B Sambasiva Prasad prominent poets from the city large number of civilian digni- Mini-Marathon organised as part of Bharat Parv fete Rao addressed the students. He addressed students in a Heritage and other poets from the Navy taries' from the East Coast PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM The 7 km Mini-Marathon other naval units of ENC. with medals and prizes at the mentioned that Gandhi stands Padyatra organised by the Indian recited poems on patriotism, Railway, HPCL, DAV School, event saw enthusiastic partic- The Mini-Marathon was end of the event. The Mini- for all-inclusive vision of devel- National Trust for Art and human relations and humour. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Director of As part of Bharat Parv 2020 ipation from 650 personnel, conducted in five categories Marathon was followed by a opment where our smart cities Cultural Heritage to the Town The chief guest appreciated Audit Navy and Defence celebrations, a Mini-Marathon including officers, sailors, was flagged off by the Zumba workout and Hasya grow together with smart vil- Hall from where Gandhi had the poets for their beautiful Service and civilian personnel was held at INS Dega, defence civilians and their Commanding Officer, INS Yoga, which kindled the spir- lages and smarter agricultural addressed people of the town in poems and later, presented from various establishments of Visakhapatnam, on Thursday. families of INS Dega and from Dega. Winners were felicitated its of all participants. farms. "Gandhi symbolises the 1929. mementos to the poets. the ENC. Velampalli performs Saraswathi yagam PNS n VIJAYAWADA and Durga Devi bracelet to stu- It is believed that Goddess Saraswathi, who dents. On the directive of temple Minister for Endowments is said to be the deity of music, wisdom, authorities, Saraswathi yagam Velampalli Srinivas performed knowledge and art. Hence, all devotees will be conducted every month. Saraswathi yagam at Sri Durga It is believed that Goddess Malleswara Swamy Devastanam consider the day on which Saraswathi yagam Saraswathi, who is said to be the here on Thursday. A large num- is performed as a holy day deity of music, wisdom, knowl- ber of students witnessed the spe- edge, art and science, so all devo- cial Saraswathi yagam, which was priests conducted special pujas ple authorities decided that they tees consider the day as a holy performed atop Indrakeeladri and blessed students. Sripanchimi will conduct Saraswathi yagam. day. Devotees offered prayers Commodore KS Noor, Command Education Officer, ENC, presenting a memento on the auspicious day of is important day for Goddess After completing the yagam, the while chanting Saraswati Minister for Endowments Velampalli Srinivas distributes pens to students to a navyman at Hindi Kavi Sammelan in Visakhapatnam Sripanchimi. Durga temple Durga Devi for which the tem- minister distributed pens, books vandana. following Sarswathi yagam atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada on Thursday

VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES GOLD Boy raises fears Coronavirus could spread undetected ` 40,680 (10 gm) ` 70 PNS n CHINA Four cases in Germany were plained cases of pneumonia, a SILVER As more cases of the new linked to a company training statement that received little ` 45,500(1kg) The case of a 10-year-old boy Coronavirus appear around the world, event that was attended by a col- notice outside of the city at the ` 1400 who was diagnosed with the league visiting from China who time. Wuhan coronavirus even though doctors and medical research teams had no symptoms of disease dur- Within three to five days in he showed no symptoms is rais- are rushing to try to develop a ing her stay. 'Walking Wuhan, four family members CHICKEN ing concern that people may be Pneumonia' gradually developed symptoms RATES `/KG spreading the virus undetected by vaccine or treatments that could "These cryptic cases of walk- such as fever, cough, fatigue and the front-line screening methods prevent its spread ing pneumonia might serve as a diarrhea. On their return home, Dressed/With Skin `147 implemented to contain the epi- possible source to propagate the they were diagnosed with 2019- Without Skin `168 demic. outbreak," Kwok-Yung Yuen and nCoV based on a viral analysis Broiler at Farm `102 The boy was part of a family, SARS outbreak. ple, may turn out to be harder to colleagues the University of Hong and lung scan. who visited relatives in the cen- The boy's case, published on detect and contain than SARS, Kong, said in the Lancet paper. The 10-year-old boy's lungs tral Chinese city over the New January 24 in the Lancet medical the similar pneumonia-like ill- The boy's family flew from were also scanned "on the insis- EGG Year. While his parents and journal, was the first to demon- ness that erupted into a global their home in Shenzhen, a city in tence by the nervous parents" and `/ grandparents fell ill and were strate person-to-person and epidemic. the south of the country next to showed signs of infection, which RATES 100 treated after they returned to symptoms." microbiology and immunology health-care associated spread of While both the boy's parents Hong Kong, to Wuhan on was confirmed by swabs of the HYDERABAD 353 their hometown, the 10-year-old "You may have mild disease at the Gillings School of Global the newly identified virus, were infected, each had a normal December 29 to visit relatives, back of his nose and throat. That VIJAYAWADA 375 appeared healthy and was only spreaders that would be feeding Public Health at the University of dubbed 2019-nCoV. The asymp- body temperature when they including one who was in a hos- meant he was capable of trans- diagnosed with the virus after his sort of a community outbreak North Carolina at Chapel Hill, tomatic infection has fuelled sought treatment. Later, the virus pital. Two days after they arrived, mitting the virus even though the VISAKHAPATNAM 400 parents insisted he, too, was test- and they don't go to hospital who has studied Coronaviruses concern the pathogen, which has spread to a sixth relative who the Health Commission of Hubei kind of tests used in airport RETAIL PRICE `3.75 (IN VIJAYAWADA) ed, his doctors said, adding that because they don't feel that bad," for decades and warned about already spread to 15 countries hadn't traveled. Similar patterns province announced that a group screening for the virus would not he "was shedding virus without said Ralph Baric, professor of their threat before the 2003 and infected close to 6,000 peo- are appearing outside China. of 27 people in the city had unex- identify him as a carrier.

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CAPSULE ‘CM striving to make AP Vijayasai raises SCS issue Intermediate student ends life at all-party meet in Delhi VIJAYAWADA: An Intermediate student committed suicide by an investment destination' hanging herself at her PNS n AMARAVATI PNS n AMARAVATI residence at Lakshmipuram l Industries and IT Minister village in Challapalli mandal of Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Gowtham Reddy said the YSRCP Parliamentary Party Krishna district on Wednesday. Reddy is striving to make Chief Minister was keen on leader V Vijayasai Reddy has The deceased was identified as Andhra Pradesh numero uno making Visakhapatnam one raised the issue of Special Saraswathi (17) studying in investments by attracting Category Status (SCS) to of the best cities in the world Intermediate first year in companies from across the Andhra Pradesh, release of Challapalli. After returning world, Industries and IT l He disclosed that the special grants, industrial incen- home from the college, she Minister Mekapati Gowtham US team had visited tives and tax rebates to the complained to her mother of Reddy has said. State during the all-party meet- severe headache and later Speaking after a meeting Visakhapatnam responding ing held in Parliament library resorted to the extreme step of with US Commercial Affairs Industries and IT Minister Mekapati Gowtham Reddy interacting with US Commercial to his invitation to visit the building on Thursday. ending her life. On learning Councillor Manoj Desai at his Affairs Councillor Manoj Desai at his residence in Kanuru on Thursday coastal city. The US team Nine items relating to the about the death, police reached residence at Kanuru in the city was very much impressed by development of the State were the spot after examining the on Thursday, Gowtham Reddy facilities like international air for those wanting to invest in raised by the YSRCP leader on surroundings, a case was the port city as it had the Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at an all-party meeting in New Delhi on said the Chief Minister was connectivity apart from facili- the State. He apprised the US the occasion. He said funds for Thursday registered and started keen on creating a business- ties for export-import business team of the Chief Minister's facilities like international air the revenue deficit as per CAG investigation to find out the connectivity apart from friendly environment in the with the presence of a major decision to link industrial sec- audit were also sought from YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader reason behind the suicide. State. Efforts were being made port and a vast scope for tor with agriculture and allied facilities for export-import the Centre. He said funds were V Vijayasai Reddy has raised nine items relating to bring industrial sector close tourism. They were also sectors and said it was a big step business with the presence needed for providing basic to the development of the State. He said funds to the farming sector. impressed with the scope for in the direction bringing all of a major port and a vast infrastructure in the construc- Gowtham Reddy said the development of industries, IT, related sectors together. The US tion of Raj Bhavan, Secretariat were needed for providing basic infrastructure in scope for tourism Chief Minister was keen on education sector and agritech. team responded positively to his and the High Court buildings. the construction of Raj Bhavan, Secretariat and making Visakhapatnam one of "They expressed confidence request to organise a seminar in l "They expressed These funds would be utilised the High Court buildings the best cities in the world. He that the city would become one Visakhapatnam soon. as per the directive of the disclosed that the US team had of the three top cities in the US Commercial Affairs confidence that the city Chief Minister. visited Visakhapatnam country if these sectors were Councilor Manoj Desai, would become one of the With reference to revenue cost estimate of Rs 55,548 Council, he said the YSRCP responding to his invitation to promoted in a big way," he said. Commercial Specialist three top cities in the deficit grants, he said Rs 18,969 crore for the Polavaram pro- Parliamentary Party would visit the coastal city. The US The minister assured the US Immanuel and other members country," he said. crore was sought for the State. ject, capital city development follow it up in Parliament and team was very much impressed team that the AP government of the team US team were Similarly, Rs 23,000 crore was grant of Rs 47,424 crore and added that efforts were being by the port city as it had the was ready to provide facilities present. sought for backward districts Central financial aid for the made by the External Affairs Global educational and a reimbursement of Rs construction of Ramayampet Ministry to arrange an aircraft fair on Feb 1 3,283 crore was sought for the port and Kadapa Steel Plant for bringing back the people construction of Polavaram were also sought, the MP said. belonging to AP from China in VIJAYAWADA: AECC Global will SIT submits project spent by the State gov- Regarding the Bill on the view of the spread of organise India's biggest global Naidu spreading lies on ernment. He said the revised scrapping of the Legislative Coronavirus there. educational fair at Fortune interim report Murali Park on February 1, said Vadavalli Chaitanya, AECC on Vizag land Global State head, here on GN Rao panel report: Amzad Balakrishna Thursday. Addressing the encroachment Govt to crack whip media, Chaitanya said PNS n AMARAVATI PNS n AMARAVATI gheraoed representative from 40 "Naidu wants only universities from the UK, the Deputy Chief Minister Amzad Amaravati to be The members of Special against institutions... Continued from Page 1 US, Canada and Australia will Basha has said that the GN Rao Investigation Team (SIT) met participate in the educational Committee should be studied developed but CM Chief Minister YS Continued from Page 1 Meanwhile, a large number fair. Students, who wish to thoroughly before anybody crit- Jaganmohan Reddy Jaganmohan Reddy and sub- Facilities like of TDP activists reached the pursue higher education in icizes it. Addressing a press is keen on mitted an interim report on It is common knowledge toilets, library and area expressing support to these countries can walk in conference at YSRCP's camp the Visakhapatnam land that the corporate schools and labs should be Balakrishna. As a result, there with academic documents and developing all the house at Tadepalli on Thursday, encroachment. On the occa- junior colleges are charging made available for ensued a clash between the work experience, and meet he recalled TDP president N regions of the sion, SIT Chairman Vijay hefty fees towards course fee activists of the two parties, representatives of top students and the Chandrababu Naidu saying in State," said Dy CM Kumar told the Chief and coaching for IIIT, EAM- who jostled each other. universities. Students can get the past that Visakhapatnam was Minister that 1,351 com- CET and related examina- managements should Sensing that the situation is reliable information pertaining best suited to be made the sec- plaints pertaining to land tions. Justice Kantha Rao says ensure maintenance slipping out of control, police to scholarship and stay back ond Capital of India. Alleging foster its own ends. encroachment have been the APSERMC would primar- whisked protesters into the options, said Chaitanya. He of adequate teaching that the TDP was carrying out regions of the State," he said. "The backwardness of north identified and they have iden- ily focus on fee fixation, cur- and non-teaching police station. Following the said that the complete a misinformation campaign He said that decentralisation Andhra and Rayalaseema tified mistakes in the land riculum and standard of edu- incident, police were processing will be taken up by against the GN Rao Committee is for the development of back- regions was also mentioned in scam and they are included in cation among others as these staff deployed in Hindupur as a AECC and for more details, report, and asked "Are Chennai ward regions in north Andhra the Sivaramakrishnan the report. IAS officers and form the core of studies. The precautionary measure. candidates can contact over and Mumbai not located on the and Rayalaseema. The TDP is Committee report,'' he said and lower-level officials were Commission is planning to phone no. 8978787855. sea coast?" against decentralisation, there- added that the decision on involved in the scams, he make some recommendations, experiments and examina- "Naidu wants only Amaravati fore, ignored the decentralisation was taken after allged. He explained the Chief including lessons on honesty tions. Facilities like toilets, to be developed but Chief Sivaramakrishnan Committee the GN Rao Committee report Minister that they need some and integrity to shape the library and labs should be Shipwreck Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy report and brought out the was thoroughly discussed by the more time as more issues are character of students. How made available for students Lakshminarayana is keen on developing all the Narayana Committee report to High Power Committee. to be studied. does the Commission go and the managements should of Chilaka about its job? Justice Kantha ensure maintenance of ade- quits... Rao says inspections would be quate teaching and non-teach- conducted from time to time ing staff. The Commission at Baruva... Continued from Page 1 to enforce strict implementa- would also examine whether Continued from Page 1 BSF jawan from Vizag killed in West Bengal tion of the rules. Various there are facilities for sports VV Lakshminarayana shot aspects such as the quantum if and games on the campus in The Chilaka ship was used to fame after he handled the l fees collected, government terms of playgrounds. For bet- for transport of garments, Disproportionate Assets case He was supposed to enter into wedlock this March recognition for the institution ter implementation of regula- shoes, gun powder, iron, steel, of YSRCP chief YS PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM was killed in West Bengal dur- March. Though he got a job tor. His father, T Suri Naidu, is and facilities provided for stu- tory mechanism, Justice dry meat and dry fish and a Jaganmoham Reddy as the ing an exchange of fire with opportunity in NTPC after an employee of Vizag Steel dents and the staff would be Kantha Rao said the few others. The length of the joint director of CBI. The life of a BSF jawan, who enemies on Wednesday. completing his B Tech, he Plant. His family members inspected. Commission would request ship was 150 metres, while its A 1990-batch IPS officer, was about to tie the nuptial Sudhakar Naidu (30), who chose to join BSF in 2014 and were making preparation for He said the Commission the State government to sanc- width was 20 metres. The Lakshminarayana was repatri- knot, ended in a tragedy, as he hailed from tribal community worked for the safety and secu- his marriage and the tragic would take a serious view of tion 20 non-teaching officials 4,180 tonnes weight ship's ated to Maharashtra cadre in was killed in an exchange of in Paderu of Vizag district, and rity of the nation. He always incident occurred just a month building norm violations and from each of the 13 districts to maximum speed was around 2013. He worked as SP of fire. The BSF jawan from Vizag his marriage was fixed in loved to work in defence sec- before that. good facilities for conduct of carry out inspections. 14.75 nautical miles. Nanded in Maharashtra Anti- Terrorism Squad posted as the Deputy Inspector General of BE A #FARMDOST' INITIATIVE Police (DIG) in Hyderabad on Three men get death penalty GOVT TO INTRODUCE ENG MEDIUM IN GOVT SCHOOLS Woman set June 12, 2006, as he was keen ‘100 farmers, on fire by to work for the CBI agency. He for raping and murdering Dalit was initially posted as the 100 stories' Karntaka minister asks Jagan CBI unit head for a period of Continued from Page 1 and gave death penalty to them, sister-in-law five years and then given Additional Public Prosecutor M contest launched PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM extension for two years on his The three men — Shaik Ramana Reddy said. PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM to continue Telugu medium promotion as the Joint Babu (35), Shaik Shabuddin The trio was also sentenced A woman, who was set on fire Director. He successfully (50) and Shaik Muqdum (aged to life imprisonment under TAFE-Tractors and Farm PNS n VIJAYAWADA State. To this extent, Karnataka by her brother-in-law's wife at investigated the Satyam scan- around 45), all labourers, were IPC section 376 (D), while the Equipment Limited, the Education Minister Suresh Kothapalem area under dal in Deputy Inspector arrested on November 27 and second and the third convict world's third largest tractor Recently the Andhra Pradesh Kumar written to Jaganmohan Gopalapatnam Police Station General of Police Rank. booked under IPC sections were also sentenced to three- manufacturer, launched '100 High court found fault with Reddy. "The resultant impact limits on Wednesday, suc- He took voluntary retire- 376 (D) (gang rape) and 302 years imprisonment under IPC farmers, 100 stories' - a YSRCP government's decision on the morale of Kannadigas cumbed to burn injuries, while ment in 2018 and extensively (murder) besides under rele- Section 404 for stealing the nationwide photo and video to replace Telugu as medium of residing in border areas of undergoing treatment at KGH toured 13 districts in the State vant provisions of the mobile phone and Rs 200 cash story contest- dedicated to instruction in Government Andhra Pradesh, who did their here Thursday. Inspector of understanding prominent Scheduled Castes and the of the deceased. All convictions the farming community as schools with English Medium schooling in Kannada medium Gopalapatnam G Ramanaiah issues especially those of farm- Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of shall run concurrently. part of its 'Be a #FarmDost' and concurred with the peti- all these years, is more than said that the woman D ers, youth and women. Later, Atrocities) Act and sent to According to the Additional initiative. tioner's view that an opportuni- what meets the eye. A cultural Ramalakshmi, was admitted to he took a plunge into politics, judicial remand. Public Prosecutor, the court The objective of this ty to pursue education in Telugu conflict is more demoralising KGH with 90 per cent burns. joining Pawan Kalyan's Jana The second and the third held it as the "rarest of the rare unique contest is to curate the Medium should be given to stu- than any other social conflict," He said that doctors declared Sena. He unsuccessfully con- accused were also booked case" because it was a heinous top 100 inspiring stories of dents. Kumar, Minister for Primary her dead while undergoing tested the Visakhapatnam Lok under IPC section 404 (dishon- offence against the woman by farmers across the country Besides the High Court, the and Secondary Education, treatment on Thursday. Sabha seat. est misappropriation of proper- not only committing rape and and highlight the invisible neighbouring Karnataka borders with Karnataka. In wrote. Meanwhile, D Pavani, who ty). On Thursday, Principal killing her and also fracturing farming community and Government also expressed its these districts, the medium of Stating that both the lan- attacked. District and Sessions Judge M her ribs. The woman was a ven- agriculture as a profession. objections to replacing Telugu education is Kannada. The guages share similar script and Ramalakshmi, is still under- G Priyadarshini (incharge of the dor, selling balloons for a living. The contest has two main cat- medium as it would affect the Chief Minister's decision to accent, the education minister going treatment with 30% burn special court) delivered the Expressing happiness over egories - Photo stories and Kannada medium students liv- introduce compulsory English traced the cordial ties between injuries. Three brothers stay in verdict and convicted the three the verdict, the woman's hus- video stories, and offers ing in the inter-state border medium education would pose Kannadigas and people of a G+2 house in Kothapalem men under IPC section 302 band said "We are happy. Justice prizes worth up to Rs areas and pursuing education in problems to Kannadigas. The Andhra Pradesh from the days area. Pavani allegedly had been (murder) and relevant provi- has been meted out and we 2,20,000 across categories to Kannada medium schools in Government of Karnataka has of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Giving accusing Ramalakshmi, wife of sions of the Scheduled Castes request the court that the winners, besides also AP. been exhorting the govern- the option of students to study the eldest brother, of having and the Scheduled Tribes they should be hanged awarding and recognising For instance, Kurnool, ment to protect the interests of Telugu or Urdu would affect the an illicit relationship with her (Prevention of Atrocities) Act immediately." the farmers featured in the Anantapur and Chittoor share the linguistic minorities in the Kannada medium students. husband. Depressed Massive protests in Jamia after student injured by armed man Continued from Page 1 the university. permission and stopped the Rajghat. The march was Ragibh Naushad, an LLB student at the She said her friend, Shadab march near the Holy Family stopped at the Holy Family Amaravati ryot dies Before the attack, the man university, said, "The Jamia Coordination Farooq, a mass communica- hospital. "A man named Hospital near the university. also put out messages on Committee organised a march to pay homage tion student, was trying to Gopal, came there and start- Chinmoy Biswal, DCP PNS n AMARAVATI participating in the agitation Facebook stating "Shaheen calm the attacker but he shot ed brandishing a weapon and (southeast), said the students from Day 1. Rambabu had Bhag Khel Khatam" (Run to Gandhiji on his death anniversary. It started at him injuring his left hand. later shot a round. He was also wanted to take out a march The 44th day of parted with one-and-a-half Shaheen, the game is over). at 12 noon from Gate number 7, but police Farooq, who belongs to chanting pro-CAA slogans." from Jamia to Rajghat but protests in acres of his land for the Another message stated, denied the permission and stopped the march Kashmir, was taken to the The incident led to panic in were denied permission. Amaravati on capital project. "Please wrap me in saffron in AIIMS Trauma Centre. the area. Khalid Hassan, a JMI "They were being repeated- Thursday oppos- Locals said he had my last journey with slogans near the Holy Family hospital Ragibh Naushad, an LLB alumnus, said initially many ly told that the protest should ing the three cap- been suffering from of Jai Shri Ram". His Facebook student at the university, said, were not sure whether it was be carried out peacefully. We itals proposal in bouts of depression ever profile was deleted after "The Jamia Coordination a gunshot or a tyre burst. had barricaded the road just the State was since the government had screenshots of his posts were Gandhi's death anniversary barricades. Suddenly, a gun- Committee organised a march There was heavy police and before the Holy Family hospi- marred by the death been contemplating the shift- circulated widely on social became violent. wielding man came out and to pay homage to Gandhi ji on media presence when the inci- tal. Meanwhile, a person was of a farmer Thota Rambabu ing of capital from Amaravati. media platforms. "We were moving towards opened fire. One bullet hit my his death anniversary. It start- dent took place. The students seen in the crowd who waved (40) of Rayapudi due to heart Former MLA Sravan Kumar Several students recapped the Holy Family Hospital friend's hand," said Aamna ed at 12 noon from Gate num- were heading from Jamia to something which appeared to attack. Rambabu had been paid tributes to the deceased. how their peaceful march on where the police had raised Asif, a student of economics at ber 7, but police denied the Mahatma Gandhi's memorial be a weapon." VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JANUARY 31, 2020 nation 04 ‘Failed parties backing Government playing SHORT READS divisive politics: Shaheen Bagh stir’ Mani Shankar Aiyar PNS n AMETHI She alleged that anti-national slogans PNS n NEW DELHI Union minister and Amethi The former Union MP Smriti Irani on Thursday are being raised and the Constitution Senior Congress leader Mani minister hailed the claimed that political parties criticised at Shaheen Bagh, where Shankar Aiyar on Thursday women leading the which failed in the 2019 Lok continuous protests are going on accused the Modi govern- protests in Shaheen Veteran social Sabha elections are supporting ment of playing divisive poli- protests like those at Delhi's against the CAA since the law was tics, saying "we are not doing Bagh, saying they activist Vidya Bal Sawant: Goans won't Shaheen Bagh, where "anti- passed in Parliament last month tukde tukde" but it is the rul- have been staging the passes away national slogans" are being ing dispensation which is sit-in braving the cold PUNE: Noted social activist and raised. doing so". and fighting for India be allowed entry into "There is anger in the entire ing 'Ganga Yatra' in the state, The former Union minister feminist writer Vidya Bal died country that in Shaheen Bagh, she said, "It would be my good hailed the women leading the and the Constitution following a brief illness at a AAP and other political parties fortune that I will be taking protests in Shaheen Bagh, hospital here on Thursday, her which had failed to win the part in it in Rae Bareli and saying they have been including himself, family sources said. She was casinos from Feb 1 84. Bal, known for her work in 2019 Lok Sabha elections are Pratapgarh." staging the sit-in were being PNS n PANAJI supporting talk of dividing She however evaded ques- braving the cold called "pro- the field of women's the country," the Union min- tions on Congress president and fighting for Pakistan" by rights, had founded a Marathi Goa Chief Minister Pramod ister who is on a visit to her Sonia Gandhi and general sec- India and the the BJP, when monthly magazinecalled Sawant on Thursday constituency told reporters. retary Priyanka Gandhi's visit Constitution. actually they ‘Miloon Sarya Jani' in 1989. announced that people of the She alleged that anti-nation- to the state earlier this month. The women are commit- She had also set up Nari state will not be allowed entry al slogans are being raised Addressing a gathering in are being threat- ted to save the Samata Manch in 1981. Bal into the casinos operating in and the Constitution criti- Bhetua block after laying foun- ened and called country. Sinha was fighting a legal battle for the state starting February 1. cised at Shaheen Bagh, where dation stones and dedicating to anti-national but accused the women's rights to enter various Talking to reporters here, continuous protests are going the people 20 projects worth these women are say- Uttar Pradesh gov- places of worship. Her last rites will be performed at Sawant said the Commissioner on against the Citizenship over Rs 5 crore, Irani claimed ing "India is ours, the ernment of "state-spon- Vainkunth crematorium, family of Goods and Services Tax, (Amendment) Act since the politics through Shaheeen that solar lights which were Constitution is ours and the sored" violence against people sources said. who is also the gaming com- law was passed in Parliament Bagh and giving anti-national earlier installed at the houses Tiranga is our flag"," Aiyar said protesting the Citizenship missioner, will implement the last month. slogans. Has their standard of of leaders will now be provid- at a press conference organised (Amendment) Act. ban. "Today on the death politics touched so low that ed to common people. at the conclusion of former "I have been in that party Five held for A large number of Goans I had assured on the anniversary of Bapu, I will only after defeat in the Lok Sabha She also visited Bhareta vil- BJP leader Yashwant Sinha's (BJP), they are cowards," the and several political parties, floor of the House say that even Mahatma Gandhi polls, they are not able to lage to meet the families of the 'Gandhi Shanti Yatra' against leader of Rashtra Manch BJP functionary's including the Congress, had during the last is being cursed from the plat- accept it and are speaking victims of a road accident on government's policies. claimed. murder been seeking a ban on the casi- Assembly session (August form of Shaheen Bagh. AAP about dividing the country January 20 that left six people "We are not doing tukde Pawan Varma, who was TIRUCHIRAPPALLI: Five people nos in the state, alleging that leader Manish Sisodia has from these platforms? They are dead. tukde, it is this government expelled from the JD (U) on 2019) that Goans would be were arrested on Thursday in these establishments were given his support to the pro- talking about 'Jinnah wali During their visit here, that is doing tukde tukde," he Wednesday, said divisive pol- connection with the murder of against the local culture and banned from entering casinos. testers of Shaheen Bagh," she azadi' and about digging Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka said, accusing the ruling party itics is being played in the the BJP functionary Vijaya causing financial devastation We are going to implement claimed. graves. Countrymen are look- Gandhi had also met of playing divisive politics. country for political gains. Raghu here following previous for families. the assurance from Feb1 "I would like to ask the ing at these things," she added. the bereaved families on Aiyar said those standing up "We have to fight as enmity, police said. The The coastal state is home to — PRAMOD SAWANT leaders who are indulging in To a question on the ongo- January 23. against the government, Indians," he asserted. arrested were identified as six offshore and a dozen Goa Chief Minister Mohammed Babu (24), onshore casinos that witness Sudarvendhan, Yasser, Hari heavy footfall of tourists and Prasad and Sachin (all aged locals alike. assurance from February 1," between 19- 20), the police "I had assured on the floor the chief minister said. Scions of 2 biz families held in blackmail-extortion said. The five have been lodged of the House during the last The rules required for the PNS n KOLKATA moments involving 182 in the central prison, they Assembly session (August strict implementation of the The third person arrested was women, which the two busi- said. Vijaya Raghu (40), a zonal 2019) that Goans would be ban would be framed later, he Kolkata Police have arrested nessmen had recorded in the secretary of the BJP at banned from entering casinos. added. "We are going step by three persons including two an employee of one of the two, past seven years, the IPS offi- Palakarai, was collecting We are going to implement the step," Sawant said. members of reputed business who used to call a potential cer said. parking fee in a market area in houses on the charge of black- A laptop containing the pho- the city on Monday when he mailing, and found in their victim and extort money by tographs and videotapes have was surrounded and hacked to possession videoptapes of inti- blackmailing her to release been seized and sent for foren- death by the gang, they added. 6 people arrested on charges mate moments of 182 women. the intimate videotapes on the sic tests. It allegedly belonged The videoptapes were to Loharuka. allegedly recorded by the two internet, the IPS officer said "We have found several mes- Delhi police weight of bovine smuggling in J&K members of business families sages sent to the victims in the PNS n JAMMU over a period of seven years, a mobile phone Yadav used. We feasibility of polls senior police official said on Aditya Aggarwal - a scion of a After sometime, they came making calls to the com- have also retrieved call records at Shaheen Bagh Six people were arrested on Thursday. popular ethnic wear chain - out of the relationship. Their plainant to blackmail her, a of his device," he said. NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police Thursday for smuggling 60 The third person arrested have started recording such main intention was to squeeze senior police officer said. The complainant has has conducted and assessment bovines in Jammu district, was an employee of one of the videotaping since 2013, he money from these women," he After questioning him, the claimed she had paid Kailash to ascertain the feasibility of officials said. two, who used to call a poten- said. said. police arrested Loharuka and Rs 5 lakh but when he holding elections at Shaheen The were taking the animals tial victim and extort money by "First, they used to befriend While investigating a com- Aggarwal on January 28, he demanded another Rs 10 lakh, Bagh, officials said on in six trucks from Jammu to blackmailing her to release the a woman and then develop plaint lodged in November said adding that they did not she lodged a complaint with Thursday. Special Kashmir. The trucks were intimate videotapes on the physical relationships with last year by a woman at Kolkata want their names to be the police. Commissioner (Intelligence) intercepted by a police team in internet, the IPS officer said. them. During intimate Police's Cyber Crime section, involved and used Kailash to The trio, when produced Praveer Ranjan said the the district's Nargota belt, the Ali, Aqib Gulzar, Raj Ali, Jan He said Anish Loharuka - a moments, they recorded pho- police nabbed one person, make those threat calls. before a city court, were assessment was conducted at officials said. Alam and Imran Ahmed have member of a family owing tographs and videos and pre- identified as Kailash Yadav, Police so far have seized remanded to police custody till the highest level to ensure that Mohmmad Rafiq, Showket been arrested, they said. several hotels - and his friend serve them on computers. on January 10 for allegedly videotapes of intimate February 6. polling in the area goes off smoothly. Alternative routes have been planned for the movement of election officials Rule of law has and material, he said. Talks are Kafeel Khan arrested over ‘Jamia firing ‘direct result' on with the protesters to clear broken down the stretch, he said. in Bengal: of remarks made by BJP ‘inflammatory' remarks 1,615 NDFB n Guv Jagdeep PNS MUMBAI/LUCKNOW Khan, who was leaders during campaign’ cadres lay down PNS n KOLKATA Controversial child specialist arrested in a joint arms in Assam n Dr Kafeel Khan was back in operation with the PNS NEW DELHI GUWAHATI: Altogether 1,615 Lashing out at the Mamata news after the Uttar Pradesh Mumbai Police when Avalanche hits cadres of three NDFB factions Banerjee government, STF arrested him from the he arrived in the CPI general secretary D Raja on on Thursday laid down arms Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Mumbai airport for allegedly J-K's Ganderbal; Thursday said the incident of here before Assam Chief on Thursday said the TMC making inflammatory state- megapolis on firing at Jamia Milia Islamia was Minister Sarbananda Sonowal dispensation needed to do ments at the Aligarh Muslim Wednesday night to 2 missing a "direct result" of incretionary and state Finance Minister some soul searching to find University during anti-CAA attend anti-CAA comments made by BJP lead- Himanta Biswa Sarma. n out why the "rule of law has protests in December 2019, protests, will be PNS SRINAGAR ers while campaigning for the The move comes three days broken down in Bengal". officials said on Thursday. Delhi Assembly polls. after the Centre and the Assam The ruling TMC, however, Khan, who was arrested in brought to Aligarh Two persons were reported Raja said that it was unfortu- government signed a peace was quick to return fire, a joint operation with the under transit remand, missing while as many res- nate that such an incident had accord with Bodo organisations claiming that the "governor is Mumbai Police when he the Special Task Force cued from the debris in a happened on the death anniver- - NDFB and All Bodo Students' behaving like a cadre of a spe- arrived in the megapolis on snow avalanche in Jammu sary of Mahatma Gandhi. said in a release in Jamia firing incident a direct Union - with Union Home cific political party". "The Wednesday night to attend Khan was posted as a pedi- and Kashmir's Ganderbal dis- "Jamia firing incident a direct Minister Amit Shah stating that result of provocative rule of law has completely anti-CAA protests, will be atrician when 63 children died Lucknow trict on Thursday, officials result of provocative statements the agreement will usher in a broken down in the state. Law brought to Aligarh under tran- in a span of less than a week in said. The avalanche struck made by BJP leaders during statements made by BJP "golden future" for the state and and order situation has com- sit remand, the Special Task August 2017 allegedly because Gagangeer area on Srinagar- campaigning in Delhi. BJP leaders during campaigning its people. Welcoming the pletely collapsed. The state Force said in a release in of short supply of oxygen to the Aligarh under Section 153 A Kargil road, trapping the four leader Anurag Thakur should in Delhi. BJP leader Anurag Thakur cadres — 836 of the NDFB- government needs to do some Lucknow. children's ward at the hospital, (promoting enmity between civilians, the officials said. be arrested for his comments should be arrested for his comments Progressive, 579 of the NDFB- serious soul searching..." He had hogged the head- including critical care units. different groups) of the IPC. Local residents and author- urging crowds to raise slogan urging crowds to raise slogan of Ranjan Daimary faction and Dhankhar told reporters at lines after being arrested and Following a massive outrage, An official from the ities swung into action and of shoot the traitors," Raja said. shoot the traitors 200 of the NDFB(S) led by B Gandhi Ghat in Barrackpore, jailed for his alleged role in the Khan was suspended, with the Mumbai Police said, "Our launched a search and rescue On Thursday afternoon, a Saoraigwra — to join — D RAJA, CPI general secretary North 24 Parganas, where he deaths of over 60 children at UP government noting that he police team helped our UP operation. Two persons were student from Jamia Millia mainstream, Sonowal said he had gone to pay tribute to the the BRD Medical College in had failed to take prompt counterparts on their request." rescued while search was on Islamia was injured when a was confident that the move 'Father of the Nation' on the Gorakhpur in August 2017 action or warn his superiors The charge against Khan is for those missing, they said. man opened fire at a group of (Amendment) Act, police said. will inspire others, who were occasion of Martyrs' Day. due to alleged oxygen shortage. about the impending crisis that he made inflammatory Snow avalanches occur fre- protesters and shouted "Yeh lo The Election Commission yet to give up arms, to come TMC leader and minister But, two years later, a state despite knowing about the sit- statements on December 12 quently in higher reaches of azaadi", triggering panic in the has barred Union Minister together and work for "Team Sovandeb Chattopadhyay said government probe report uation. An STF official said in last year during the protest Kashmir during winter. At city's Jamia area. Anurag Thakur from cam- Assam". Over 4,800 weapons, the governor should "stop cleared him of all major Lucknow on Thursday that near Bab-e-Syed Gate outside least a dozen people, includ- The man, who is yet to be paigning in the Delhi Assembly including AK rifles, light- behaving like a activist of a charges, prompting him to Khan was arrested in connec- the Aligarh Muslim University ing six soldiers, have identified, was detained after he polls for three days and BJP MP machine guns and sten guns, political party as his conduct seek an apology from the Yogi tion with a case registered at in front of more than lost lives in the avalanches fired at students demonstrating Parvesh Verma for four days for were laid down by NDFB is unbecoming of a governor". Adityanath government. Civil Lines Police Station in 600 students. this winter. against the Citizenship their controversial remarks. members on the occasion. Kasab's cell escalates cost of barrack work in Arthur Rd jail Cong-led UDF forms PNS n MUMBAI Works Department (PWD) human maps of India The Maharashtra Home Department on and Prisons department had As most of the funds ear- Monday issued a government resolution submitted a fresh proposal PNS n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ing. At Wayanad, MP and marked 13 years ago for the stating the cost of the project Congressleader Rahul Gandhi construction of a barrack in (GR) sanctioning funds as per the fresh has escalated to Rs 4.49 crore. Thousands of people came took out a protest rally against Arthur Road jail here were cost estimate for construction and Ten Pakistani terrorists, together to form human maps the CAA. The Congress in spent on setting up a high secu- electrification work of barrack-1 in including Kasab, had launched of India, organised by the Kerala has been organising rity cell for 26/11 terror attacks an attack on key locations in Congress-led UDF, across protest marches under the convict, Ajmal Kasab, the cost Arthur Road prison in central Mumbai the city on the night of Kerala as a mark of protest leadership of MPs and MLAs of the project has now nearly November 26, 2008. The ter- against the controversial CAA and local leaders since the doubled to Rs 4.49 crore, an rorists killed 166 people and on Thursday. Intensifying its past few days. Senior Congress official said. "The funds were sanctioned added. "Most of the funds that injured over 600 others. protest against the CAA, the leader A K Antony participat- The Maharashtra Home as per the rates prevailing then. were sanctioned for the con- While nine of the terrorists Congress- led UDF organised ed in the human map in the Department on Monday issued However, after the 26/11 struction of the barrack were were killed during the siege, the formation of human map state capital, while UDF lead- a government resolution (GR) Mumbai terror attacks accused then diverted for setting up the Kasab was caught alive by the in 12 of the 14 districts barring ers including Leader of sanctioning funds as per the Mohammed Ajmal Amir high security cell. With the Mumbai police at Marine Drive Wayanad and Kozhikode. Opposition Ramesh fresh cost estimate for con- Mumbai. "The prisons depart- storey structure of the barrack Kasab was brought to the remaining funds, work for the in south Mumbai. The programme was can- Chennithala, KPCC President struction and electrification ment was sanctioned Rs 2.62 under the central government's prison, prioritywas given for ground floor of the barrack was Kasab was hanged at celled in Kozhikode due to the Mullappally Ramachandran work of barrack-1 in Arthur crore in the 2006-07 financial Prisons Improvement Scheme," the construction of a high carried out," the official said. Yerwada Central Jail in Pune in demise of veteran Congress and others participated in the Road prison in central year for the ground plus one an official said on Thursday. security cell to lodge him," he Executive Engineer of Public November 2012. leader M Kamalam this morn- protest at various places. VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JANUARY 31, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS Modi and Godse share same EC must curb use of improper language in campaign: Scindia ideology, says Rahul Gandhi PNS n GWALIOR The central PNS n WAYANAD and affection," he said. India, Senior Congress leader government is which is the land of different Jyotiraditya Scindia said on reducing the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi languages and religions, used Thursday that the Election budgetary allocations for on Thursday launched a to show the world how great a Commission (EC) should take scathing attack on Prime country it was, he said. a strong action against those social welfare schemes. Minister Narendra Modi and Touching on growing unem- politicians who use improper The same is happening Campaign ban on said the latter believed in the ployment in the country and language during the poll cam- with the Goods and Anurag Thakur, same ideology as Nathuram the economic slowdown, paign. He also observed that Services Tax (GST) and it Godse. Addressing thousands Gandhi said the youngsters do the standard of campaigning Parvesh Verma of party workers after leading not have a future under Modi was going down by the day. is not constitutionally right NEW DELHI: The Election the "Save the Constitution" and no matter how much the Scindia, who belongs to the — JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA Commission on Thursday march at Kalpetta, organised to Prime Minister talks about royal family of the erstwhile Senior Congress leader barred Union Minister Anurag protest against the Citizenship Pakistan, it was not going to get princely state of Gwalior, was Thakur from campaigning in law coinciding with the 72nd youths more jobs. speaking to reporters during the Delhi Assembly polls for death anniversary of Mahatma National Register of Citizens his two-day visit to his ances- day. A level should be main- versial remarks. Scindia also three days and BJP MP Gandhi, the Congress MP also (NRC) and CAA (Citienship tral home. tained, " he said. criticised the Centre for reduc- Parvesh Verma for four days said Modi was making Indians Amendment Act) and the pre- Replying to a question on "The Election Commission ing funds to the states under for their controversial remarks. to prove that they are citizens Today, an ignorant man is trying to challenge sent situation in Kashmir were the kind of language being must take strong action against different schemes, terming it An EC official said the decision of the country. also not going to get people used by leaders while cam- those leaders who use improp- as "unconstitutional". was taken as the poll panel was Referring to Mahatma Gandhi's ideology. He is so full of hatred and jobs, he added. paigning for the upcoming er language during election- "The central government is not satisfied with their reply to Gandhi assassin Godse, he anger that he cannot even understand what "We all understand that Delhi Assembly elections, he eering," he added. reducing the budgetary alloca- the show-cause notices. West said Modi shared the same ide- India's strength is youngsters have no future said, "The use of such words His statements come on the tions for social welfare Delhi MP Verma on Tuesday ology with him (Godse). — RAHUL GANDHI , under Modi...You can study as during electioneering should day the EC barred Union schemes. The same is happen- said what happened in Kashmir "Today, an ignorant man is Congress leader much as you can but there are be strongly condemned." Minister Anurag Thakur from ing with the Goods and with Kashmiri Pandits could trying to challenge Gandhi's no jobs. Today, if you go to the "We are seeing such inci- campaigning in the Delhi Services Tax (GST) and it is happen in Delhi, warning that ideology. He is so full of hatred Minister on the new president said adding the 1.3 US, Western Europe, or any dents more and more these Assembly polls for three days not constitutionally right," the lakhs of anti-CAA protesters in and anger that he cannot even Citizenship law, Gandhi ques- billion Indians do not have to other country and ask what days and the standard of cam- and BJP MP Parvesh Verma former Union minister Shaheen Bagh could enter understand what India's tioned Modi and asked who prove to these people that they they feel about India, they say paigning is going down by the for four days for their contro- alleged. homes to rape and kill women. strength is," he said. was he to ask Indians to prove are Indians. India has lost its way". During an election rally here, "The ideology is same. that they were Indians. He said the country needs to Alleging the Prime Minister Thakur egged on the crowd to Nathuram Godse and "Indians are being made to fight the hatred that is being was "protecting" his "friends", raise an incendiary slogan — Narendra Modi, they believe in prove that they are Indians. spread and there is need to Gandhi said he has given away "shoot the traitors" — after he the same ideology. There is no Who is Narendra Modi to confront the BJP peacefully. the ports and airports to the 99% chance of clearance lashed out at anti-CAA difference except that Modi decide if I am Indian? Who "Our duty is to fight their Adani group. protesters. does not have the guts to say he gave him the licence to decide hatred. Our duty is to confront The government was taking believes in the ideology of who is Indian and who is not them (BJP) peacefully...we do steps to privatise the Railways, to Cabinet expansion: Godse," the Wayanad MP Indian? I know I am an Indian not believe in violence...we various public sector undertak- added. and I don't have to prove it to believe in love and affection. ings, including BPCL, were Attacking the Prime anybody", the former Congress We will defeat them with love being disinvested, he said. CM Yediyurappa PNS n BENGALURU ANTI-CAA STIR After meeting Karnataka Chief Minister B S them in Delhi, I Hope Indian govt will address Yediyurappa on Thursday said will come back (to Kanpur admin there are "99 per cent chances" ‘Govt ready of BJP high command giving Bengaluru) tomorrow concerns on CAA: UK asks 66 men to clearance to the much-awaite morning. I'm going there to to listen to oppn, EC gives nod to extend expansion of his Ministry by discuss about the cabinet tenure of Delhi Police PNS n NEW DELHI sign bonds of January 31. expansion open to discussion Outgoing British High Commissioner to India He said he got appoint- Commissioner Amulya Amid anti-CAA protests in Rs 2 lakh ments from Union Home — B S YEDIYURAPPA Dominic Asquith also said the British side is Karnataka Chief Minister on J&K’ NEW DELHI: The Election India, the UK on Thursday said PNS n KANPUR (UP) Minister Amit Shah Commission on Thursday gave it hopes that the Indian govern- ‘very interested’ in a visit to the Kashmir and BJP president J PNS n NEW DELHI its nod for extending the tenure ment will address concerns of Valley and has a standing request for it In a bizarre precautionary P Nadda late of Delhi Police Commissioner the people over the Citizenship measure, the local adminis- Thursday ty of a cabinet Prime Minister Narendra Amulya Patnaik by a month in Amendment Act (CAA) as its tration here has asked 66 evening to dis- rejig, noting Modi has said that the govern- view of the assembly polls in manifesto commitment is "with as key democratic institutions men to sign surety bonds of cuss about the that the call ment is ready to listen to the the national capital, officials all, development for all and trust have the habit to debate a vari- Rs 2 lakh each promising to expansion and would be opposition and is open to dis- said. The permission was of all". ety of subjects. On the eve of maintain peace at the added that he taken by the cussion on all issues, granted after the Union Home Outgoing British High Britain's historic departure from Mohammad Ali park, the site was also looking party leader- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ministry wrote to the EC in this Commissioner to India the European Union, Asquith of women's protest against at the availability ship. Ahead of Pralhad Joshi said after an all- effect. The Election Dominic Asquith also said the stressed that the UK will remain the CAA and the NRC. of Prime Minister the Chief party meeting on Thursday. Commission has allowed the British side is "very interested" the most important European Police said though none was Narendra Modi to Minister's trip to At the briefing after the Home Ministry to extend the in a visit to the Kashmir partner of India. There will be admitting that men were meet him as well. "After Delhi, several Ministerial meeting, Congress leader tenure of Patnaik till February Valley and has a standing an expansion of diplomatic and instigating protesters, sev- meeting them in Delhi, I will aspirants like MLAs Murugesh Ghulam Nabi Azad said the end, an official from the request for it. trade activity, he said. Asquith eral of those who received come back (to Bengaluru) Nirani and K Sudhakar paid a opposition has demanded that ministry said. The 1985-batch He also said the British side also expressed support for per- notices admitted that women tomorrow morning. I'm going visit to his residence. former Jammu and Kashmir officer of AGMUT cadre was had not received any request manent membership of the from their families were tak- there to discuss about the Yediyurappa has been anx- chief minister Farooq going to retire on Friday. from the Indian side to visit United Nations Security ing part in the stir. cabinet expansion," iously waiting for the nod of Abdullah be released immedi- Patnaik was appointed the Kashmir following the abroga- Dominic Asquith Council (UNSC) "The issue pertains to the Yediyurappa told reporters the high command to expand ately so that he can attend the Delhi Police chief in January tion of Article 370 provisions. for India. Chamanganj police station here before leaving for the cap- his ministry amid intense lob- Parliament session. "In the 2017. As Delhi is poll-bound, At an interaction with jour- commitment of this govern- Asked when will British area where women are stag- ital. Responding to a question bying by the aspirants. all-party meeting, the prime the Election Commission's nalists here, the British envoy ment." "There is protest in every Prime Minister Boris Johnson ing a protest at the whether the Ministry expan- Opposition parties also have minister said that the govern- permission is needed for new also expressed "regret" over vio- single democracy...I refer back visit India, the envoy said he Mohammad Ali park," said sion would take place on been critical of BJP and ment is ready to listen to appointment or extension in lent protests on the premises of to the 'with all, development for would visit some time this year. Additional City Magistrate Friday, he said, "99 per cent, it Yediyurappa over the "delay" opposition's views and is open service of key government the Indian mission in London all, and trust of all' as the objec- "He (Johnson) said he wants Anil Agnihotri who has will get clearance and I'll come in cabinet expansion, alleging to discussion on all issues," officials here. last year. tive set by this government and to come. I would be very sur- issued notices under Section from there (Delhi) tomor- that he was "weak and that the Joshi said. He said that Modi Asked about the protests in I am sure that in that 'trust of all' prised if you don't see him or 107/116 of the CrPC. row." According to party and administration has collapsed". was for discussion on econom- India over the Citizenship (is) the trust that it will be meet him sometime this year," "Men can instigate protest- official sources, on getting As the Chief Minister has ic issues and how India can (Amendment) Act, Asquith addressing the concerns that Asquith told reporters. ing women to indulge in slo- clearance from the central already made it clear that 11 of take advantage keeping the said, "We have noted what the have been expressed about the Talking about the issue of ganeering or disturb peace. leadership, the Chief Minister the disqualified JD(S)- global economic situation in government and Mr. Modi say CAA. But that is for the Indian security of the Indian High Notice have been issued as a has plans to carry out the Congress MLAs who got re- mind. Azad also said the gov- about together with all, devel- government to deal with," Commission in London, he precautionary measure," Ministry expansion with the elected in the bypolls on BJP ernment's stand on the anti- opment for all, and trust of all Asquith said. reiterated the UK's commitment Agnihotri said. swearing-in of new Ministers, tickets would be made minis- CAA protests shows its arro- (reference to sabka saath, sabka On the anti-CAA resolu- to the obligations to make sure The protest at the park most probably on Friday itself. ters, lobbying has been on in gance and alleged that it has vikas, sabka vishvas) and I tions in the European that diplomatic premises and are going since early Yediyurappa on Wednesday the party for the remaining made no effort to reach out to believe that is the manifesto Parliament, he said parliaments staff are not threatened. this month. indicated about the possibili- ministerial berths. protestors.

Urdu poet Ajmal Sultanpuri passes away Jharkhand govt trying to cover up killings of tribals: BJP Govt making efforts SULTANPUR (UP): Noted Urdu poet Ajmal Sultanpuri died here PNS n NEW DELHI egation on Wednesday met announced that all cases against after protracted illness, family Nadda and Home Minister 'Pathalgarhi' activists will be to mitigate sufferings of sources said on Thursday. The BJP on Thursday accused Amit Shah and submitted the taken back. The Pathalgarhi He was 97. Sultanpuri was the JMM-led government in report on the incident. movement is a name given to a admitted to Karunashray Jharkhand of trying to cover up Addressing a press conference tribal protest for autonomy to leprosy patients: Vardhan Hospital on January 6 for the killings of seven villagers in at the BJP headquarters here, Gramsabha (village council). treatment of age-related illness West Singhbhum district for Oraon said the JMM-led Its proponents want no laws of PNS n NEW DELHI and after he slipped into coma, allegedly opposing 'Pathalgarhi', Jharkhand government, of the land be applicable to the trib- his family members took him a self-rule movement. which the Congress is a part, "is al people in the area and refuse The government is making all back to his home where he Supporters of the movement had trying to cover up the incident." to accept government's rights efforts to make India leprosy- breathed his last on Wednesday allegedly kidnapped seven vil- "The state government got over forests and rivers. free and eliminate the suffer- evening. He was awarded the lagers of Burugulikera in Guddi into action two days after the Its supporters carve their dik- ings of those affected by it, Lifetime Achievement Award by block on January 21 and killed incident and is now trying to tat on rocks in their areas of Union Health Minister Harsh Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy in them for opposing their stir. The cover up the incident to safe- influence. The name Vardhan said on Thursday. March 2016 for his contribution mutilated bodies were recovered West Singhbhum district. The Maharashtra), Gomti Saai guard the perpetrators of this 'Pathalgarhi' is derived from Speaking at a function to to Urdu poetry. "Kahan Hai Mera from a forest around 4 kilome- delegation comprised Jaswant (Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha mem- heinous crime in which inno- the practice of carving the edicts mark Anti-Leprosy Day, Hindustan" and "Agar Main Tera tres from the village the next day. Singh Bhabhor (MP from ber), Joan Barla (LS member cent tribals were killed," he said. of the leaders of the movement Vardhan said it was shocking Shahjahan" are two of his Following the incident, BJP Gujarat), Samir Oraon (MP from West Bengal) and former Oraon said the incident took on large stones called 'pathal' in that over 100 laws, that dis- popular poems. He is survived president JP Nadda formed a from Jharkhand), Bharati Pawar Jharkhand minister and MLA place after Jharkhand Chief local language, while garhi criminate against leprosy by two sons and two daughters. party delegation to visit the (parliamentarian from Nilkanth Singh Munda. The del- Minister Hemant Soren means carving. affected people, exist in the country, adding that work has begun to eliminate them. "It was shocking to learn affected by leprosy including NIRBHAYA CASE that there are over 100 laws three Union and 105 state which discriminate against laws." leprosy patients. Process has He had urged the ministry SC dismisses curative plea of death row convict Akshay already started to rectify the to expedite the process and system and get rid of those introduction of the PNS n NEW DELHI tal the crime is, exposes the tive plea after Mukesh Kumar laws. Elimination of Discrimination Akshay now has the option to move inconsistency of this court and Singh and Vinay Kumar "Our government has the against Persons Affected by The Supreme Court Thursday a mercy plea before the President. He was the all other criminal courts in this Sharma. Curative petitions filed heart, soul and mind to deal Leprosy (EDPAL) Bill, which dismissed the curative petition third convict to move the curative plea after country that have handed out by Vinay and Mukesh in the case with these issues. Our prime was drafted by the Law of one of the four death row con- the death penalty as panacea for have already been dismissed by minister is committed to deal Commission of India and victs in the Nirbhaya gang rape Mukesh Kumar Singh and Vinay Kumar Sharma public pressure and public opin- the apex court. The fourth con- with such issues and he has a annexed in its 256th Report. and murder case saying "no case ion on violence against women, vict, Pawan Gupta, has not filed very compassionate heart In the function, the is made out". The top court also despite no evidentiary link the curative petition, which he especially for those suffering Confederation of Indian rejected convict Akshay Kumar Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra being awarded by courts as between its selective application still can if he chooses. from miseries. We will try to Industry (CII) signed an MoU Singh's plea seeking stay of his & Another, reported in 2002 (4) "panacea" in the face of public and reduction in crime". The trial court on January 17 eliminate the suffering of lep- with charitable organisation execution. SCC 388. Hence, the Curative pressure and public opinion on He also contended that as issued black warrants for the sec- rosy affected people as early as Sasakawa- India Leprosy "The application for oral hear- Petitions are dismissed," the violence against women. many as 17 cases involving rape ond time for the execution of all possible," he said. Foundation with the objective ing is rejected. The application bench said. The bench com- Curative petition is the last and murder in which various the four convicts in the case — Last year in his letter to the to make the country free of for stay of execution of death prised Justices N V Ramana, legal recourse available to a three judge benches of the apex Mukesh (32), Pawan (25), Vinay Law Ministry, Harsh Vardhan leprosy. sentence is also rejected," said Arun Mishra, R F Nariman, R person in a court of law. Akshay court have commuted the sen- (26) and Akshay (31) — in Tihar had said,"Even though the Hailing the collaboration, the 5-judge bench which heard vant documents. In our opinion, Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan. said the apex court "in its con- tence of death. Akshay now has jail at 6 am on February 1. disease is now fully curable, it the minister said,"I would like the plea in-chamber. no case is made out within the Akshay had filed curative plea in fidence of handing out the death the option to move a mercy plea Earlier, on January 7, the court is disturbing to learn that to be used as a volunteer in "We have gone through the parameters indicated in the the apex court Wednesday say- penalty as 'proportional' punish- before the President. He was the had fixed January 22 as the there still exist 108 discrimi- eliminating leprosy and help- Curative Petitions and the rele- decision of this Court in Rupa ing that capital punishment is ment on the basis of how bru- third convict to move the cura- hanging date. natory laws against persons ing patients with the disease." VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JANUARY 31, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION A ban too late The BJP’s tinder-box speeches have had a bigoted youth Police academy lessons shooting at protesters. Delhi polls are no more local he Election Commission (EC) may have banned Union Minister Anurag Thakur and While dispersing crowds or unlawful assemblies, men in uniform have to bear in mind TMP Parvesh Verma as star campaigners and even set a curfew for their public speech- that their charter is limited to restoration of normalcy, not teaching the crowd a lesson es but that isn’t enough to counter the hate pro- paganda the BJP has unleashed. One that is manifesting itself as misplaced warriors and jeopardising the Delhi polls. For while the EC has been proactive enough to ban them for their incendiary remarks branding all disagreeing cit- izens as traitors or terrorists, the bottle has been uncorked. It doesn’t take rocket science to understand that when there is open exhortation to “shoot the traitors” and a mass KK PAUL frenzy worked up over having identified the “real enemy” from the entrails of a nation divided, there will be consequences. One that saw some delinquent fir- ndoubtedly, internal security along with law and order are ing at a protester in Jamia with a crusade-like zeal and mischievously justifying integral to our domestic affairs. it in the name of Lord Rama. May be he was a sympathiser, who has indulged But sometimes, their handling in theatrics simply to effect a plot twist. But let’s not forget, daredevilry thrives by various State police forces Uleaves much to be desired. Several pictures in an atmosphere that emboldens it. So far, divisive politics was confined to the of police handling of the students in the recent game of numbers and electoral compulsions. Even the voter could sense that. anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) agi- Now, in the new regime that wants to overturn the civilisational idea of India into tation have not only stained the uniform but a militaristic trap of Hinduism, it is an opium that has dulled people’s minds into also the reputation of the police as a well- trained unit. Reports of women protesting at submission and a willing suspension of belief. They now have internalised the night in the open, being forcibly deprived of politician’s logic as their own. Therein lies the problem that no Election Commission their blankets by policemen, hardly give them diktat can tame. Perhaps, it could have halted the adventurism last year itself, any credit. Senior officers being in a denial mode, even as the death toll in firings con- when most BJP bigwigs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister tinued to rise — which appeared to be quite Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, unleashed inflam- disproportionate to the level of protest, matory campaigns prior to the Lok Sabha elections. But it let them off without besides, usage of a particular phraseology — all point towards an unprofessional conduct. so much as a censure, raising the first questions of institutional propriety. Once Similarly, the alleged police action inside the a threshold has been crossed, be it by an inch or a mile, it really doesn’t mat- library of a university and inaction at anoth- ter; the transgression has been all but sanctioned. And now that the BJP has a er university remain inexplicable. In the context of the agitation against monolithic charge of governance, there is really no fear of crossing the line, leave CAA-NRC-NPR, section 144 of the Code of alone civility. Which is why a new stricture won’t stop these motormouths from Criminal procedure and its prohibitory pow- door to door canvassing. So apart from being a disincentive, there is no stop- ers with the executive have been much in the news. In fact, this law is a legacy of the pre- ping their propagandist run, just that it won’t be overt but insidious. independence days. There is a history freedom of speech. Later, this was Commissioner. It was also men- In case its use becomes essential, The BJP has nothing to lose in its no-holds barred campaign, desperate as behind this provision, which goes back to the revised after Dr Ram Manohar tioned that most of the gather- then it has to be appropriately it is to get a hold of Delhi’s heart though it has got all the Lok Sabha seats in its administration of one of the Princely States, Lohia’s case (1966), where it ing was asleep around 1.30 am moderated and calibrated. A way back in the 1860s. When the Code of was held that an activity which and as such could not have certain extent of sensitivity while kitty. The only way it can forge a change is to replicate the national agenda at Criminal Procedure was being finalised affects “law and order” may not ONE OF THE posed any imminent threat. The facing a crowd of women and the locality level, rather make the national local. This tinder-box politics has so before its publication in 1898, the utility of necessarily affect “public order” CENTRALITIES OF justification for use of force at children, or students, needs to be far served it good and if indeed it manages to harden the faultlines and inflame this law was recognised and it was incorpo- and an activity prejudicial to that hour of the night was also observed. Unfortunately, at rated as section 144. In the Code, the colo- “public order” may not necessar- POLICE TRAINING found inadequate. The impact of times, in the heat of the moment passions, it might be able to make inroads. So it has consciously crafted its cam- nial masters had used the provisions of this ily affect “security of the State.” Section 144 is remedial and of a and in a developing situation, paign for the Delhi polls, mainly on the protests against the Citizenship Amendment law as unbridled executive power over the At the same time an act which THROUGHOUT THE preventive nature, which must one loses patience and all the Act (CAA) to consolidate Hindu votes among communities from the Hindi heart- freedom fighters. After the Britishers left, the merely affects the security of oth- COUNTRY IS adhere to the test of proportion- “mantras” learnt during training land where the issue has found positive resonance, namely the Purvanchalis and Government of India has retained the Code ers may not constitute a breach ality. Further, freedom of expres- and refresher courses are lost as inherited, along with Section 144. The dif- of “public order.” MINIMAL USE OF sion being integral to democra- sight of. the Pahadis. Besides, now that the abrogation of Article 370 and the Ram tem- ference is that after independence, in the Over the years, there have FORCE. IN CASE cy, the Supreme Court has held The situation can, however, ple are on the “work done” list, the BJP will be using every opportunity to push Constitution of India, in the chapter on fun- been several celebrated cases ITS USE BECOMES that in case those, who hold be rectified by separation of law its citizenship law. Why this becomes significant as a voter’s choice is because damental rights, we have Article 19, which where the applicability of Section elected offices, felt that it was and order from investigation and protects the rights of an individual for free- 144 has been adjudicated at var- ESSENTIAL, THEN their duty to criticise any law pro- having dedicated police person- a citizenship document becomes a qualifier of sorts for future Government largesse dom of speech and expression along with ious levels. An order under 144 mulgated as unconstitutional nel to handle such situations. The and benefits. Also, the party is betting big on momentary aggression, knowing right to assemble peacefully and without CrPC restricts the fundamental IT HAS TO BE and against public interest and police forces, while dispersing the full well that any punitive action, backlash and outrage can only come after the arms, besides other similar rights. rights of the citizen and can APPROPRIATELY discuss that in public, it was pro- crowds or unlawful assemblies, Immediately after the promulgation of adversely affect the interest of tected by Article 19(1) (a) of the have to bear in mind that their remarks have had their intended effect. That’s why Thakur lashed out at the Aam the Constitution in 1950, there arose a need parties but is subject to judicial MODERATED AND Constitution. Laying down the charter is limited to restoration Aadmi Party(AAP), the Congress and anti-CAA protesters as traitors. Verma raised to balance the provisions of Article 19. At that review. It has been held that the CALIBRATED. A basic conditions for use of of normalcy in the area by use of the spectre of Shaheen Bagh’s anti-CAA protesters “entering homes to rape and time, the Constituent Assembly had convert- order must be in writing, stating Section 144, it has been held that force or otherwise. Becoming ed itself into a provisional Parliament as the the reasons for imposition of CERTAIN EXTENT disturbances of public tranquil- violent and trying to teach the kill women” and vowed to raze mosques in the Muslim-majority colony. Perhaps, General Elections for the first Lok Sabha were restrictions. In Dr Praveen Bhai OF SENSITIVITY ity, riots and affray lead to sub- crowd a lesson by unbridled use the BJP has got it wrong on the women of Shaheen Bagh, who have pioneered still quite far in the future. Also, at that time Togadia’s case, the Supreme version of public order and they of force should not even be this movement without seeking endorsement and refused to become a subset there was no Rajya Sabha. On the question Court had taken the view that “it WHILE FACING A need to be prevented in time. At thought of. To maintain a degree of amending the Constitution, it was accept- would interfere only if the order the same time nuisances danger- of restraint in spite of provoca- of the politics of the day. Also, the party, which has been championing the pro- ed that the provisional Parliament was fully was patently illegal or without CROWD OF ous to human life, health and tions requires a very tough men- tection of Muslim women by going to town with the Triple Talaq Act, certainly empowered for amending the Constitution. jurisdiction or with ulterior WOMEN AND safety have to be abated and pre- tal training, which may be pos- isn’t concerned about their other issues like the impact of citizenship and iden- The need for the 1st Amendment in 1951 by motive and on extraneous con- vented, keeping in mind always sible only if there are specialised the provisional Parliament had arisen because sideration of political victimisa- CHILDREN, OR that orders have to be in writing units for handling such situa- tity politics on their homes and lives. Or would it want to devalue the women of the right to freedom of speech and expres- tion by those in power. Normally, STUDENTS, NEEDS and are justiciable. tions. This takes us back to sep- Shaheen Bagh as an aberration or worse, misguided and fielded by “urban Naxals?” sion guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) was inter- interference should be the excep- Even if on paper, adequate aration of forces dealing with Or may be, just may be, the party has given up its pretence of tokenism. That preted to be so liberal that “it would not ren- tion and not the rule.” TO BE OBSERVED. justification for promulgation of enforcement of law and order der a person culpable even if he directly incit- In Baba Ramdev’s case, at THIS HAS BEEN 144 CrPC exists, the core of the from crime-related police func- perhaps explains the mass resignations of Muslim members from the BJP’s unit ed violence and abused his freedom.” In the Ramlila Maidan (June, 2011), the problem lies at the use of force tions. in Madhya Pradesh. The gloves are off, the fangs are out. And when lives are at background is the case of Romesh Thappar Supreme Court had observed LOST SIGHT OF while dispersing an unlawful (The writer is a former stake, seldom does anybody want to talk about improving them. (1950), where a view was taken by the certain contradictions in the assembly. One of the centralities Governor and a Senior Advisor at Supreme Court that local breaches of pub- affidavits of Union Home of police training throughout the the Pranab Mukherjee What a start? lic order were no grounds for restricting the Secretary and the Police country is minimal use of force. Foundation) India has had a great beginning to the game S O U N D BITE calendar. Let’s hope the boys can keep it up What is happening in Unhone meri IMDb rating Pakistan rejects the Indian Fearing loss in Delhi polls, Delhi? The law and order is badli hai, mera mann nahi. PM’s statement. It is to divert the BJP and Amit Shah have t would take a very mean-spirited person to deteriorating. Please take (They have changed my attention by turning to the hatched a conspiracy to defer not feel bad for New Zealand cricket cap- care of Delhi's law and IMDb rating on Chhapak, ‘unpredictable Pakistan craze.’ the election, that's why police Itain Kane Williamson. Losing by a hair’s order. not my mind). Don’t underestimate us. remained silent spectators. breadth at the World Cup, possibly with some Delhi Chief Minister Actor Pak Foreign spokeswoman AAP MP serious questions asked of the umpiring, he —Arvind Kejriwal —Deepika Padukone —Ayesha Farooqui —Sanjay Singh has taken a lot on his shoulders. And recent- ly at home, where New Zealand lost to India thanks to Mumbai ace Rohit Sharma hitting two maximums in the last two balls of a super L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR over to win India a T20 match and a series, Nitish under scanner Well done Team India he will be asked questions. The manner in No place for violence in a democracy which India won the third match has some Sir — This refers to the news report Sir — This refers to the report “JD(U) expels Kishor, Pavan” he sudden appearance of a gun-wielding man at “Super Overs aren’t our friends: great portents for the Indian cricket team in 2020. Say what you will about Virat (January 30). The action against Jamia, who shot and injured one of the students Kane” (January 30). The Indian Kohli but India’s cricket captain has brought in a new attitude, belief and confi- Prashant Kishor and Pawan Varma Tprotesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act cricket team must be commended dence. That ignores how he has inspired a new level of fitness and diets among did not come as a surprise as there in the presence of a large contingent of cops, could be for an enthralling win in the Third his teammates. His winning spree has also inspired a level of fanatical loyalty have been numerous spats between a corollary of the chant of “desh ke gaddaron ko, goli T20 International match and for the JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar maaro sa***n ko (shoot the traitors)” at a BJP rally. registering a maiden T20I series in his team and their most ardent followers, a level of loyalty that even Prime and the two now-expelled leaders It cannot be delinked from Anurag Thakur’s incitement victory in New Zealand as well Minister Narendra Modi does not command despite an attendant PR machinery over the party’s support to the to violence. It was an inspired attack to intimidate the after beating the Kiwis in a nail-bit- at his service. Kohli gets his team to win and do so consistently. Not even Kohli’s Citizenship Amendment Act protesters to call off their agitation. Few buy the argu- ing match played at the Seddon (CAA) and its tie-up with the BJP ment that the attacker was “planted” or put up by the Park, Hamilton. predecessor MS Dhoni has managed such a feat. for Delhi elections. While Kishor Opposition. The assailant was heard shouting “yeh lo CAA protesters and made a case for winding up the sit- After taking an unassailable 3- Can Kohli, Sharma and their teammates carry on this winning formula to the and Pawan have taken a firm azaadi (here’s your freedom)” and “Delhi Police zind- ins at Shaheen Bagh and other places. The maxim, “Facts 0 lead in the T20I series, the T20 World Cup later this year? After all, while Kohli has been a team member stand against the CAA, Kumar has abad (hail Delhi police)” as he was moving backwards are scared but comments are free,” is nowadays followed Indian team has exhibited an been irresolute about the law, at in grand style, with the pistol held high, towards a posse more in the breach. The DCP South East Delhi condoned absolute dominance over the in a couple of World Cup wins, he has yet to lead India to a title and that remains best. of cops. the delay in nabbing the attacker by explaining that he Kiwis. Keeping in view the ICC an empty space in his tremendous resume. His winning mentality should now While the party has gone with TV channels had a field day with the incident. The emerged from the protesting crowd. T20 World Cup, which is sched- bring us a World Cup. As Rohit said in a post-match interview, it was important the line that the two leaders extensive coverage brought out the gravity of the attack. With Delhi election just a week away, tension in the uled to be conducted in Australia for team members to step up given the enormity of the occasion. This team spir- brought the expulsions upon For all the senseless violence he was capable of com- city is reaching a flashpoint. The BJP should not say or this year, the ongoing series in New themselves due to their anti-party mitting, he had the sense of humour to say that he was do anything to precipitate the national Capital into inci- Zealand can be considered vital for it was also evident in the manner Rohit acknowledged Mohammad Shami’s con- activities, the fact remains that “giving freedom.” The police did not swing into action dents of the kind at Jamia. There is no place for violence the Indian team as the pitch con- tribution to the big day. Shami got rid of Kane Williamson in the final over and inner-party democracy is being with alacrity to disarm the man, thereby bringing in a democracy; it has to be repudiated and replaced with ditions of both the nations are quite followed it up with the wicket of Ross Taylor in the final delivery of the 20th over. held hostage by an autocratic ignominy upon themselves. More culpable than the actu- non-violence. Religious hatred is calamitous and must similar in terms of bounce. leader who is willing to go to any al attacker (it is immaterial what name he goes by) are be an anathema to us. The Jamia shooting should be a Although the Men in Blue have And through those taut moments, Shami held his nerves to execute a picture- lengths to cling on to power. those who have created the climate in which he could wake-up call for the BJP and the Modi Government to clinched the T20I series, the final perfect yorker to get rid of Taylor off the final ball where New Zealand required Incidentally, Kumar, who swears by feel emboldened to brandish a pistol and fire at a com- ensure that things don’t go out of control and Indian judgement must be made after the one run to win. Perfect grace under pressure. Of course, there is no taking away secularism, cannot be ignorant of patriot. One TV channel, whose chief anchor was recent- democracy does not get sullied. remaining ODI and Test series. the limelight from Rohit. He is just 32 and has already scored over 8,000 runs the fact that the CAA is discrimi- ly heckled on board a flight by a comedian, blamed the David Milton There’s a long way to go for the natory in nature but still he incident on Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and the anti- Maruthancode World Cup. in ODIs. He is the only batsman in history to smash three double hundreds in has chosen to support it as he no Tushar Anand ODI cricket, a feat difficult to replicate. If his fitness holds, Rohit can blast sev- doubt needs the BJP as an ally in Patna eral records and hold the top order with Shikhar Dhawan and Kohli and give our Bihar. Kishor into the party at the behest at all times? And did he really not best answered by time. To add insult to injury, Kumar of BJP strongman Amit Shah. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Sops needed to POINTCOUNTERPOINT AS BOTH LEADERS (KISHOR, VARMA) HAVE BROKEN I CONGRATULATE NITISHJI FOR REMOVING ALL THE boost spending PARTY DISCIPLINE, THEY ARE BEING EXPELLED FROM OBSTACLES AND IMPEDIMENTS FROM HIS PATH IN THE PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP OF THE PARTY. HIS PURSUIT OF SHORT TERM POLITICAL GAIN. To revive economic growth the 2020-21 Budget —JD(U) GENERAL SECRETARY —STRATEGIST AND FORMER JD(U) LEADER should focus on expenditure while compromising on fiscal ratios KC TYAGI PRASHANT KISHOR Learn from the world KETAN AGGARWAL Countering illicit trade not only requires cooperation between global institutions but also the ver since the Modi Government came to power for the second term, it has implemented various strategies to overcome the fiscal deficit designing of effective strategies and improving regulatory frameworks between countries Eand keep inflation in check. The slowing economy needed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to resolve issues like the agrarian troughs, slump in the real estate, aviation and infrastructure sectors and the Public Sector Bank (PSB) crisis. The most ambitious promise of the NDA-led Government in their election manifesto of 2019 was to support the mar- ginalised farmers by providing `6,000 per year directly into their bank accounts under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. To combat the issues related to real estate, Sitharaman announced building 19.5 million rural homes by 2022. A continued focus was maintained on connectivity development under the national highways and rural road programmes. To provide support to PSBs, `70,000 crore was infused to improve their deteriorating lending capabilities. As per the announcement made by NAJIB SHAH the FM, corporate taxes would be reduced and foreign direct invest- ment (FDI) would be further opened in the aviation sector. However, even he sobering fact that India does not rank high with strong Budget plans, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) slipped in the Global Illicit Trade Environment Index to five per cent in the second quarter of 2019 from nearly eight per cent T(GITEI), an annual study brought out by The Economist Intelligence Unit, and needs to take cor- in 2018-19 which further slipped to 4.5 per cent in the third quarter of rective action to bring down the risks of illicit trade 2019. Deteriorating domestic consumption was a major reason for the raise troubling concerns for policymakers. According slow growth rate as the private consumption rate declined from 11 per to the index based on four parameters — cent to a mere three per cent in the first half of 2019. The largest employ- Government policy; supply and demand; customs er in the country, the automobile sector, also faced a severe setback environment and transparency and trade — India due to the lack in consumption and overproduction. The Government ranks 49 globally and nine, in the Asia Pacific-rank- decided to cut corporate taxes from 30 per cent to 22 per cent to fuel ings which we can most certainly improve. the economy and attract more investments. In the context of the growing menace of illicit Despite all these efforts, the economic slowdown is still continu- trade worldwide, the World Economic Forum ing and the lack of liquidity is another area of concern. The fiscal deficit (WEF) estimates the global market of illicit trade IF INDIA to be about $3 trillion by 2022. It has been pointed DEVELOPS A for the period April-October rose to 3.3 per cent of the GDP, which is a out by the WEF that while everybody does express major pain point. Despite policy rate cuts, there has been no substan- GREATER concern, the response to this problem has been dis- COMMUNICATION tial credit growth. The high Government expenditure is a burden, which organised and leaves a lot to be desired. further increases the fiscal deficit. Another major roadblock is the ease The need of the hour today, as brought out at FLOW BETWEEN of doing business in India. There should be structural reforms to deal the sixth edition of MASCRADE (Movement NATIONS AND with challenges such as land acquisition and labour, environmental and Against Smuggled and Counterfeit Trade), conduct- BETWEEN other regulatory clearances. With all these challenges looming large, ed under the aegis of FICCI’s Committee Against VARIOUS Sitharaman’s Budget announcements on February 1 are keenly await- Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying ENFORCEMENT ed and the masses are expecting some sops. the Economy (CASCADE), is to proactively and con- AGENCIES IN THE Tax relief to individual tax payers: In the previous year corporate scientiously address the many issues exacerbating COUNTRY, the state of the global problem of illicit trade and MODIFIES THE tax rates were slashed to boost the economy. Likewise, individual tax understand its visible outcome and measurable payers are looking for a relief in tax rates. The exemption limit should MANY BEST impacts. There is also an immediate need for har- PRACTICES be increased to `3 lakh and to `3.5 lakh for senior citizens respective- nessing the potential of multilateralism through and prison terms for tobacco smuggling Saldanha, First Secretary, Revenue and could be useful for the country as it is fac- ly. This would mean more disposable income with each tax payer, which inter-governmental actions and of an effective mon- ACCORDING TO to 10 years of imprisonment and penalty Customs, British High Commission, say ing a similar challenge today. The possi- would help in boosting private consumption. Also, recommendation has itoring and inspection of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) THE NEEDS AND to the tune of five times of duty avoided. that 2.5 per cent of exports worldwide bility of developing an anti-counterfeiting been made by the committee constituted to draft new tax laws to intro- to ensure legitimate trade flows so that FTZs do not SITUATIONS Also, the close cooperation between the were counterfeit goods as were 6.5 per cent information system in India on the lines duce five tax brackets of five per cent,10 per cent, 20 per cent, 30 per become “hotspots”’ for illicit trade and organised PREVALENT HERE Australian Border Force and Department items used in IT and communication. of the Italian experience could be definite- cent and 35 per cent. The expectation from the Government is an increase crime. AND EQUIPS of Home Affairs, the Australian Criminal India ranked sixth in the world in coun- ly explored. The strategy of examining of the exemption limit under Section 80C from `1.5 lakh to `3 lakh as Countering the beast of illicit trade not only ENFORCEMENT Intelligence Commission, the Australian terfeit production. Given this background, each link in the counterfeit chain and tack- it was last revised in 2014. requires an understanding of and cooperation AGENCIES WITH Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, enforcement agencies need to look at the ling the weaker link to disrupt the chain, between institutions globally but also the designing THE LATEST the Commonwealth Director of Public entire chain in the life cycle of counter- an approach adopted by the UKIPO could Higher interest deduction for housing loans: The FM should focus of effective global strategies and improving the reg- Prosecutions and the Australian Taxation feit goods —from the placing of orders, also be usefully examined by the author- on increasing the deduction of interest on housing loan. It should also TECHNOLOGICAL ulatory framework. Unfortunately, no country can TOOLS THAT Office has led to good results. More than to manufacturing, to shipping, to impor- ities. These authorities could also exam- increase the limit of one self-occupied property to `250,000 and two claim to have eliminated the problem. Everybody 600 tonnes of illicit tobacco, estimated to tation, to retail sale to wholesale and ine the role of SEZs and find out whether self-occupied properties to `300,000. has had varying degrees of success and all countries KEEP THEM be about AUD 600 million in evaded duty, reworking and transportation. This needs there exist similar instances of such mis- Abrogation of LTCG: To cheer up the stock market, the have paid a price. Trade in smuggling, contraband, AHEAD OF THE has been seized in the last one year. to be followed by an identification of areas use in the country. India could also con- Government should consider giving relief on Long Term Capital Gains counterfeit and pirated goods has risen steadily in CURVE, THEN WE Vincenzo Tuzi, Guardia di Finanza in the chain where disruption of the ille- sider MOUs with online trading platforms tax. This would increase the liquidity in the market and directly increase the last few years and now stands at 3.3 per cent of WILL BE ABLE TO Attaché, Embassy of Italy says that the gal activity could be done. As per Watkins, to educate them about the possibility of consumption. An increase in private consumption would lead to health- global business. Hence, its existence and operation WEAKEN THIS number of unusual products seized in while FTZs have been beneficial for their being misused for the sale of coun- ier market condition thus in turn increasing the overall demand for goods. are broad in scope and large in value, impacting not ADVERSARY, recent times indicate the presence of large trade, they have also been very vulnera- terfeit goods. The authorities could relook Strategic disinvestment: The Government should achieve its dis- only the global economy, causing losses to the indus- WHICH HAS BEEN criminal organisations who have kept a tab ble to exploitation by criminals. at the present efforts at publicising the ill- try, Government and society but also adversely DAMAGING on markets and economics before start- Outlining some of the challenges that effects of buying smuggled and counter- investments goals by March 31, so that it can overcome its revenue affecting the health and safety of consumers. ing production of market-specific coun- the US faces while dealing with the feit goods and develop a more robust pub- shortfall from tax collection. A distinctive strategy should be announced ECONOMIES AND Additionally, it is facilitating an underground econ- SOCIETIES AND terfeit goods. To tackle such a scenario, SAARC countries and with India, Shilpi licity strategy to this effect. Finally, issues for disinvestments in Air India. omy and organised crime. Tragically, illicit opera- Tuzi emphasises the need for every coun- Jha, Senior Legal Counsel for Intellectual such as a lack of trust, lack of cooperation Increase in defence spending: There has been little to no change tors display greater cooperation between each COMPROMISING try to have the same penalties for certain Property-South Asia, Embassy of the among agencies and lack of appreciation in the Defence Budget for a long time. A major focus should be incen- other across nations than what governmental insti- THE SAFETY AND kinds of fraud. This would facilitate USA, says there is a major lack of aware- of the nefarious impact of counterfeiting tives for defence sector MSMEs under the ‘Make in India’ programme. tutions do, both within a country and across bor- SECURITY OF cooperation in investigation. ness, right from the consumers up to the are common to India. An institutional Infrastructure development: As India currently has infrastructure ders. It is imperative for countries to share experi- NATIONS THE Italy has an anti-counterfeiting MIS Government level, on not just IPR issues mechanism to address these challenges projects worth `102 lakh crore in the pipeline, which will rise to `300 ences in order to understand the global dimensions WORLD OVER in place which at an operational level but also on industry and Government ini- could also be explored. lakh crore eventually, there is a strong demand to provide a draft for of the illicit trade challenge so that a possible frame- allows Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) tiatives in this area. There is also a lack of If India develops a greater communi- Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to address the funding crisis. work may be set up to tackle it. holders to work actively with the law- coordination among agencies especially cation flow between nations and between Highlighting the challenges of tackling the prob- enforcement agencies by sharing informa- given India’s federal polity, the fear of los- various enforcement agencies in the The predicament of the Government now would be whether to lem of tobacco smuggling, Tim Sheppard, tion about their products that could be a ing/lack of trust as industries always fear country, modifies the many best practices increase its expenditure or not. However, this spending is required for Counsellor (Australian Border Force), Australian target for fraud. The system provides that sharing too much data with according to the needs and situations the economy to recover. The Government has set a fiscal deficit target High Commission, emphasises that if the risks are reports for the IPR holders on fraud and custom/police will cause information to prevalent here and equips enforcement of 3.3 per cent of the GDP. According to economists, which include the minimised upfront there will be less work for law other information useful for the protec- leak out and counter-wise the enforcement agencies with the latest technological likes of Abhijit Banerjee, fiscal deficit should not be an area of concern enforcement officers to do. According to him, high tion of their rights. This database also pro- machinery feels that by doing too much tools that keep them ahead of the curve, when demand and investments are slowing down. To revive econom- tax rates on tobacco have actually incentivised tobac- vides useful feedback through data and work on behalf of the industry, the latter’s then we will be able to weaken this adver- ic growth, the 2020-21 Budget should focus on more expenditure while co smuggling. On a moderate investment, import- risk analysis for various statistical purpos- responsibility will diminish. sary, which has been damaging economies compromising on the fiscal ratios. For now, we can count on the fact ing a container of illicit cigarettes could provide a es and has proven to be a starting point Such insights on stemming and and societies and compromising the safe- that this fiscal gap would help in the long run to pave the way for eco- 5,000 per cent return on investment without the for further investigation projects on a tac- addressing the challenges of illicit trade are ty and security of nations the world over. nomic recovery of India. same kind of fines or penal provision such as in nar- tical and strategic level. very instructive for India in its fight against (The writer is former Chairman, cotics. The Australian Government was cognisant In their report, Huw Watkins, Head this debilitating malaise. The Australian Central Board of Indirect Taxes and (The writer is a PG scholar at a leading management institute) of the problem and consequently increased the fines of Asia Policy, IPR, UK and Julian experience in tackling tobacco smuggling Customs, Member, FICCI CASCADE) Enable the new education policy The Budget must make provisions that encourage modularity with multiple pathways of vertical and horizontal connectivity between various formats of certification and help create a future-proof workforce tion: A spending of three to 3.5 per Ratio (GER) from the current 25 per help personalise learning through the ticeships that combine the benefits of Categorising the lending to the edu- and services by educational institutions cent of the Gross Domestic Product cent to 50 per cent shall require a con- use of various machine learning tech- a modular degree (diploma in the first cation sector as a “priority sector lend- and provisioning of smart devices for (GDP) on education does not augur solidated and comprehensive effort by nologies. The Government must now year, advanced diploma in the second ing” shall improve the uptake of loans teachers and students. Subsidies for well for a country like India. Most the Government, the institutions, the go aggressive with online learning that can roll up to a degree in the third by the students and improve affordabil- investment in emerging technologies developed nations (and several of the service providers and all other stake- courses and make provisions for year) with employability skills. ity for many middle-class scholars. like big-data, data analytics, machine developing ones) have already moved holders, who will have to play their recognising and legitimising them. The The Government must create a Granting infrastructure-class status to learning and Artificial Intelligence shall their education budgets closer to the respective roles in governance, prod- Government should allow many more separate provision to provide higher educational institutions shall reduce set the momentum for many institu- six per cent mark. ucts, infrastructure (both physical universities to launch their online incentives to the employers for hiring the rate of interest for the education tions to become role models. India should also provision for and technology) and service delivery. offerings. This will enable institutions trainees and apprentices. This shall sector, promote innovation and make Skill gaps and looming unemploy- ROOJ such improvements as this shall help Exempting the input services to innovate on their product and offer help improve the industry-academia education affordable and accessible to ment pose a great risk and challenge SHANTANU bridge some part of the inequality and from the Goods and Service Tax modular, contemporary and multi- connect and help create more employ- many more. for the Indian economy. As it is, the ndia’s demographic dividend —the poverty in the country and pave the (GST) shall help reduce the fee charged modal education to the learners in all able students. The Government must make pro- future of jobs is uncertain as disrup- average age of the population is 46 way for inter-generational social and by the institutions and make the the three areas, namely preparation, RUSA funds for providing skill visions to subsidise the education tive technologies are playing havoc Iyears in the US, 42 years in Europe, economic mobility. courses more affordable. The country repair and upgradation. This shall go training to students: So as to attract loans availed by students (currently, with it. Hence, with the objective of 48 years in Japan and 27 years in India India will need to aggressively will also benefit from the entry of many a long way in improving the GER for a larger section of the students to the education loans are more expensive creating an employable and resilient — is a mammoth opportunity for the invest in improving the physical infra- more education providers who would the country, fill the skill gap and cre- innovative formats of learning and than car loans). This shall help in mak- workforce, the country will need to country. With the right education and structure in primary schools, take rad- be able to provide several modular, ate a resilient and productive work- making them employable, the coun- ing education affordable and improve look at investing in University 4.0 — skills, the country can harness its true ical steps to improve student retention, multi-modal, technology-enabled and force. try would benefit from higher alloca- the return on investment for the keep the students at the centre, rebal- potential and bring massive improve- make provisions for the specially- relevant skill training programmes to Subsidy for apprenticeships: tion in student scholarships and free- scholars and their parents. ance the trinity of cost, quality and ments to the economy. abled, spend higher amounts on teach- the learners. They will also help Learning-by-doing and earning-while- ships. The Union Budget should cre- Use of technology to improve scale and think harder about the pur- The Union Budget is an important ers’ training and improve the pay struc- improve the overall skills in emerging learning are powerful tools to make ate provisions to use Rashtriya governance and learning outcomes: pose of learning. The Budget must milestone to set the pathway and take ture for the educators so as to attract areas. Hence, making these courses education more engaging, purposeful Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) The Budget must make provisions to make provisions that encourage mod- the right steps in that direction. The the best talents to the profession and exempt from GST would bring down and employable. The huge dropout funds by the higher educational insti- incentivise the use of technology to ularity with multiple pathways of ver- new national education policy pro- bring better governance and perfor- their prices and make them more rate of students — of the about 23 mil- tutes for subsidising the upskilling costs improve the equity and quality of edu- tical and horizontal connectivity posed by the Government has raised mance management by inculcating a affordable. lion students taking the Class 10 of the students to make them employ- cation. Special incentives must be given between various formats of certifica- hopes of all stakeholders but the hope of rising and a fear of falling. Recognition for online pro- Board examinations in India, only 80 able. This shall help institutions take by the Government for investment in tion and help create a future-proof Budget needs to send the right signals GST exemption for five years for grammes: In today’s online world, e- lakh reach the altar of universities — new steps, partner with the industry technology in the sector. workforce. and make provisions for the policy to education and education service learning and online courses comple- primarily due to financial constraints and organise outcome-linked training The industry shall benefit from tax ( The writer is founder and CEO bloom. providers: The Union Government’s ment the education already provided and archaic pedagogy, can be partial- programmes for their students. incentives in capital purchases; GST of an online learning services organisa- Increase allocation for educa- target to double the Gross Enrollment by the traditional classrooms and ly arrested by degree-linked appren- Education loan availability: exemptions in purchase of software tion) VIJAYAWADA | FRIDAY | JANUARY 31, 2020 money 08 SHORT READS CORONAVIRUS Govt restores 2% additional duty Mahindra Electric unveils new brand identity EXPORTERS ASK GOVT TO incentive on mobile phones export BENGALURU: Mahindra PNS n NEW DELHI Electric Mobility Ltd, a part of the USD 20.7-billion Mahindra The government has restored Group, on Monday unveiled a 2 per cent additional duty new corporate brand identity REVIEW POSSIBLE IMPACT incentive on mobile phones with a new logo and tagline, PNS n NEW DELHI December 2019-20 from USD export with a view to boost ‘Spark the New.' The move is 1.33 billion (about Rs 9,500 shipments of the product, meant to give the brand a Exporters on Thursday urged crore) a year ago, according to according to a notification of renewed thrust to achieve its the government to review the EEPC India analysis. the commerce ministry. global ambition of being a possible impact of deadly "In fact, China has emerged The duty benefit under the leading player in electric Coronavirus on trade as China as our 10th largest export des- Merchandise Export from mobility technology solutions, is one of the top trading part- tination for engineering goods, India Scheme (MEIS) is effec- Mahindra Electric said in a ners for India. dominated by iron and steel as tive from January 1 and will be statement. "The identity also The Federation of Indian also industrial machinery,'' there till March 31, 2020. simplifies the portfolio so that Export Organisations (FIEO) EEPC Chairman Ravi Sehgal "A 2 per cent additional ad the vehicles and hardware said that if the problem persists said. hoc incentive for mobile solutions are offered under ME for long, it may impact domes- With disruptions reported in phones is notified for exports exports and imports. massive job losses. branding and the software tic mobile manufacturers as China due to transport and made with let export date The directorate on According to estimates, solutions are offered under they import certain compo- travel restrictions in several from January 1 to March 31, December 7 last year had mobile phone exports grew NEMO branding," the statement nents from China. cities, the council is trying to 2020," the Directorate reduced this export incentive from Rs 1,300 crore in 2017- said. The new identity further "Mobile exporters may face and China for import of N72 to review the possible impact ascertain the exact impact on General of Foreign Trade from 4 per cent to 2 per cent. 18 to over Rs 25,000 crore at enhances the brand for a digital issues if the problem will con- masks. of deadly Coronavirus on trade trade, Sehgal said. (DGFT) has said in a notifi- The India Cellular and present. world by ensuring the logo tinue for long as they import "We have provided details of as well," the Engineering "Exports to China showed cation. Electronics Association Under MEIS, the govern- works seamlessly on digital lot of components from the those suppliers to them," he Export Promotion Council significant increase against the DGFT is an arm of the (ICEA) had expressed disap- ment provides duty benefits assets as well as on the EV neighbouring country," FIEO said. (EEPC) of India said in a backdrop of overall negative commerce ministry which pointment over cut in the depending on product and components and vehicles, the Director General Ajaya Sahai Engineering exporters said statement. Indian engineering trend of 1.95 per cent in total deals with issues related to incentive, stating it will lead to country. company said. said. that China is among the top ten exports to China increased by engineering exports of USD He added that certain Indian destinations for engineering a significant 27.60 per cent to 57.9 billion for the April- IOC Q3 net profit at exporters have received shipments. USD 1.77 billion (about Rs December 2019-20 period," inquiries from Hong Kong "We urged the government 12,600 crore) during April- he said. Gold jumps Rs 2,688.54 cr COAI urges govt to NEW DELHI: State-owned Rs 400 on Indian Oil Corp (IOC) on HIGH-VALUE LEISURES Ikea closes offer telcos 10-15 yrs Thursday reported a net profit wedding of Rs 2,688.54 crore in the December 2019 quarter. The China stores season company had posted a net loss New Zealand sees Indian for paying dues n PNS NEW DELHI of Rs 3,519.53 crore in the over virus PNS n NEW DELHI same period a year ago, the PNS n STOCKHOLM Gold prices on Thursday company said in a regulatory Industry body COAI is pitch- jumped Rs 400 to Rs 41,524 filing. Revenue for the period tourists among Top three under review fell to Rs 1.46 Swedish furniture giant Ikea ing for a 10-15 year payment per 10 gram in the national PNS n NEW DELHI lakh crore from Rs 1.63 lakh said Thursday it will close all schedule for telecom compa- capital helped by wedding crore in October-December of of its Chinese stores "until nies to pay their past statuto- season demand and overall 2018-19. New Zealand expects Indian further notice," in response to ry dues, beginning with part- recovery in global prices, tourists to be among the top the spread of the new dead- payment upfront and a two- according to HDFC three high value leisures in ly coronavirus. year moratorium. Securities. JLR drives in new 2020 in their country, an offi- The company said that it This formula of easier pay- Silver prices also climbed cial said. had "temporarily closed all of ment schedule to meet statu- "Give telecom companies Rs 737 to Rs 47,392 per kg Range Rover The country, which identi- the 30 stores in mainland tory obligations would offer 10-15 years for payment of the from Rs 46,655 per kg on Evoque in India fies India as a "key priority China until further notice, the much-needed reprieve to full adjusted gross revenue Wednesday. NEW DELHI: Jaguar Land market" for tourism and also as effective from January 30." telcos such as Bharti Airtel and (AGR) dues, a two-year mora- In the previous trade, gold Rover (JLR) on Thursday said one of the "most potential" Ikea announced Vodafone Idea, whose com- torium and an interest rate at had closed at Rs 41,124 per it has launched a new version market for long-term value, is Wednesday that it had bined liabilities after the recent interbank borrowing rate lev- 10 gram. of Range Rover Evoque in using the "mutual love of crick- already closed half of its SC verdict run into billions of els that is at around 4-5 per "Spot gold of 24 karat in India. The company said it has et" as "hook" to attract Indian stores in the country, after dollars, according to the cent," Mathews said. Delhi was trading higher by started deliveries of diesel leisures. but in terms of value it is high- Indian travellers come to New first announcing last week the Cellular Operators' There could be an upfront Rs 400 supported by wedding powered S and R-Dynamic SE "I would see India as top er. Zealand, they have around 20 closure of its store in Wuhan, Association of India (COAI). payment of about 15 per cent, season demand and overall trims of the model, which are three most valuable market "We have identified 15 mar- activities there, which is "more where the outbreak of the COAI Director General which is equivalent of the recovery in global gold priced at Rs 54.94 lakh and Rs over the next year," New kets, which we believe have the than the average during their new coronavirus started in Rajan Mathews said the indus- principle AGR amounts, he prices. The busy wedding 59.85 lakh respectively (ex- Zealand Regional Trade most potential to give long- stay". late 2019. try requires a debt package for added. session in coming months showroom). The deliveries of Manager - South & South East term value to the New Zealand "So they are incredibly valu- The some 14,000 staff payment of past statutory dues "The government will easi- may support spot gold prices petrol variants will begin Asia Steven Dixon told PTI. economy and India has been able to the New Zealand's working for Ikea in China with a two-year moratorium, ly get Rs 15,000-20,000 crore to trade up," HDFC shortly, it added. "The Range At present, India is among identified as one of those core economy and as a consequence were "asked to stay at home as in the case of payment made only through upfront pay- Securities Senior Analyst Rover Evoque has always been top ten markets in number of markets," he said. of that it is one of our key pri- until further notice with paid for spectrum bought in auc- ments from large operators," (Commodities) Tapan Patel the most stylish and tourist arrivals in New Zealand According to him, when ority markets," he added. leave," Ikea said. tions. Mathews said. said. distinguished compact SUV in its category. Carrying forth this legacy, the new Range Rover Evoque packs fresh enhancements in design and Dabur India Q3 net profit up 8.62 pc Rahul Bajaj to technology, setting new n standards in refinement and PNS NEW DELHI Dabur's domestic our core healthcare portfolio capability," JLR India President with heavy investments behind step down from and Managing Director Rohit Homegrown FMCG major FMCG business our power brands, coupled Suri said in a statement. The Dabur India Ltd on Thursday reported an with investment in expanding company is confident that the reported a 8.62 per cent underlying volume our rural footprint and model will build strong appeal increase in consolidated net enhancing our go-to-market executive role among all Land Rover fans, he profit at Rs 398.87 crore for the growth of 5.6 per approach, continues to serve us Sensex trips added. third quarter ended December. cent during the well. This has enabled us to PNS n NEW DELHI The company had posted a grow ahead of categories and 285 pts on consolidated net profit of Rs quarter, the gain market share across our Bajaj Auto's long serving Colgate-Palmolive 367.21 crore in October- October-December rose 6.03 company said in a portfolio," he said. F&O expiry Chairman Rahul Bajaj will December quarter a year ago, per cent to Rs 1,924.94 crore as statement. The company's revenue step down from executive role (India) Q3 net up Dabur India said in a BSE fil- against Rs 1,815.41 crore. from consumer care business PNS n MUMBAI to become a non-executive 3.64 pc at Rs 199 cr ing. Dabur's domestic FMCG segment rose 7.83 per cent to director while continuing to NEW DELHI: Jan 30 (PTI) Revenue from operations business reported an underly- ment continues to be challeng- Rs 2,061.36 crore as against Rs Market benchmark Sensex hold his current position, the FMCG firm Colgate-Palmolive rose 6.99 per cent to Rs ing volume growth of 5.6 per ing and competitive intensity 1,911.56 crore in the year-ago tumbled 285 points on company said on Thursday. 2,352.97 crore during the quar- cent during the quarter, the remains high, we have success- period. Thursday, weighed by heavy Bajaj, who has been a direc- (India) on Thursday reported a Chairman Rahul Bajaj 3.64 per cent increase in net ter under review as against Rs company said in a statement. fully tapped the growth oppor- Food business revenue selling in Reliance Industries, tor of the company since April profit at Rs 199.1 crore in the 2,199.21 crore in the corre- Commenting on the results, tunities to deliver a strong increased 1 per cent to Rs HDFC Bank and Infosys as 1, 1970, was last reappointed Since Bajaj has third quarter ended on sponding quarter of the previ- Dabur India CEO Mohit performance during the quar- 228.87 crore as compared with January derivatives contracts by the board for a five-year December 31, 2019. The ous fiscal. Malhotra said, "While the glob- ter." Rs 226.60 crore in the year-ago expired. term with effect from April 1, already attained company had posted a net Total expenses during al macroeconomic environ- "Our focus on strengthening period. After swinging over 550 2015, and his term as execu- the age of 75, profit of Rs 192.1 crore in the points during the day, the 30- tive chairman is expiring on approval of same quarter a year ago, share BSE index settled March 31, 2020, the company Colgate-Palmolive (India) said 284.84 points, or 0.69 per said in a regulatory filing. shareholders will in a regulatory filing. Total Essar Ports Oct-Dec cent, lower at 40,913.82. It hit "Due to certain commit- be taken by special income during the period under SAT directs Irdai to an intra-day low of 40,829.91 ments and other pre-occupa- resolution by way review stood at Rs 1,152.97 and a high of 41,380.14. tion, Rahul Bajaj has decided crore as compared to Rs cargo volume up 20 pc Likewise, the broader NSE not to continue as a whole- of postal ballot for 1,107.26 crore in the year-ago recalculate unlawful Nifty closed 93.70 points, or time director of the company his appointment as quarter, a growth of 4.13 per PNS n NEW DELHI in a statement. 0.77 per cent, down at after the expiry of his current non-executive cent, it added. "The current "Essar Ports business... has 12,035.80. term on March 31, 2020," it quarter continued to witness Essar Ports on Thursday registered a 20.09 per cent Reliance Industries was added. chairman demand moderation and soft gains in SBI Life case reported 20 per cent growth growth in cargo volumes in the biggest loser in the Sensex Bajaj Auto further said its consumer sentiments. The in cargo volumes across four the third quarter of the cur- pack, falling 2.62 per cent, fol- board of directors in a meet- Since Bajaj has already company reported a net sales PNS n NEW DELHI of its terminals at 14.02 mil- rent financial year with a lowed by Nestle India, ing held on Thursday attained the age of 75, approval growth of 4.1 per cent despite lion tonnes (MT) for the throughput of 14.02 million IndusInd Bank, UltraTech approved his appointment as of shareholders will be taken category headwinds in both The Securities Appellate quarter ended December tonnes (MT)," it said. Cement, M&M and SBI. non-executive director with by special resolution by way of rural and urban," Colgate- Tribunal (SAT) has directed 2019. Significant boost in hinter- On the other hand, Bajaj the designation continuing as postal ballot for his appoint- Palmolive (India) MD Ram insurance regulator Irdai to The company handled land industry consumption Auto, PowerGrid, ICICI the chairman of the company ment as non-executive chair- Raghavan said. recalculate the unlawful gains 11.67 million tonnes in the has been the key growth dri- Bank, Asian Paints, NTPC, with effect from April 1, 2020, man as required under SEBI in the form of advance premi- In an order passed corresponding quarter of pre- ver, Essar Ports MD and HDFC, L&T and Maruti subject to shareholders' regulations, the company um collected by SBI Life on Wednesday, the vious fiscal, Essar Ports said CEO Rajiv Agarwal said. ended with gains. approval. added. Orient Green Power Insurance Company and pay Q3 loss narrows to the same to the policyholders. tribunal said Irdai Rs 39.68 cr The move comes following did not calculate an appeal filed by SBI Life the disgorgement NEW DELHI: Orient Green against an order passed by the Novel tech uses sunlight to degrade toxic waste Power Company on Thursday Insurance Regulatory and amount correctly reported narrowing of its Development Authority of and, therefore, PNS n NEW DELHI consolidated net loss to Rs India (Irdai), which had Liquid waste management is a major directed the challenge for many industries globally, 39.68 crore for the quarter directed the insurer to dis- insurance Scientists have developed an ended December 2019, mainly gorge and refund over Rs 275 efficient, economical, and envi- especially those in the manufacturing due to higher revenues. The crore to policyholders. regulator to ronment-friendly technology space, owing to the extensive use of company's consolidated net In an order passed on recalculate and that uses sunlight to degrade loss stood at Rs 65.74 crore in Wednesday, the tribunal said toxic liquid waste, an advance chemicals, the researchers said the corresponding quarter of Irdai did not calculate the recover the they say could significantly the previous fiscal, it said in a disgorgement amount cor- unlawful gains reduce the waste-management BSE filing. Total income rose to rectly and, therefore, directed costs of industries. ed properly, they said. dards and guidelines regarding Rs 43.01 crore in the quarter the insurance regulator to premium collected and recov- The technology, developed The researchers, which disposal of liquid waste. under review from Rs 33.62 recalculate and recover the er the same accordingly and by the researchers from Lovely included Mandeep Kaur, an However, because of the crore earlier. The board of unlawful gains. pay it to the policyholders," the Professional University (LPU) sectors like pharmaceuticals, space, owing to the extensive M.Sc. student at LPU, and high cost, most of the indus- directors of the company also "We are therefore of the tribunal noted. in Phagwara, Punjab involves textiles, pesticides, paper, use of chemicals, the Assistant Professor Chandan tries do not follow the proper approved reduction of face opinion that the amount of Rs In March 2014, Irdai had photocatalytic degradation -- a paints, and other chemical researchers said. Adhikari, noted that a huge waste management techniques value of its equity share of Rs 275 crore has wrongly been directed SBI Life to identify chemical reaction that involves industries, according to the These industries produce amount of liquid waste is pro- to prevent the pollution caused 10 each to Rs 5 each by calculated by the respondent the beneficiaries and distrib- the absorption of light -- using study published in the Asian several kinds of liquid wastes duced in India due to the pres- by hazardous waste, they said. reducing the share capital from (Irdai). The appeal is partly ute the excess commission nanoparticles as catalysts. Journal of Chemistry. which can cause serious envi- ence of a large number of Currently, the industry Rs 7,507,239,770 to Rs allowed. The matter is remit- paid to corporate agents to The technique is extremely Liquid waste management is ronmental damage, like water industries. spends about INR 120 to 3,753,619,885. ted to Irdai to recalculate the such beneficiaries and com- efficient for the degradation of a major challenge for many and soil pollution, ground They noted that the coun- degrade one litre of liquid unlawful gain, namely, the plete the process within six toxic organic chemicals pro- industries globally, especially water contamination, and land- try's Central Pollution Control waste, according to the interest earned on advance months. duced by companies across those in the manufacturing fill contamination, if not treat- Board (CPCB) has set stan- researchers. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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lick Bailey is an I started performing a differ- original content. Covers of artiste who does ent style of poetry which is a songs, for example, are pro- poetry, storytelling combination of English, hibited. It either has to be A and stand-up, and Hindi and Urdu. Now, I also original or it can be a crazy is the recipient of narrate stories where comedy rip-off. There’s an English several awards and poetry become part of song called Hero, which was including the Literary what I tell,” he continued. remade into Punjabi by one Achiever’s Award at the 11th Alick Bailey went to of the participants. He’s Asiad Literature Festival 2019 launch the Hyderabad Poetry redone the entire song, trans- organised by the Bharat Showcase, the Hyderabad lated it into Punjabi all while Nirman Foundation and a Komedians, and the taking into account the beat fellowship at the UN-REX Hyderabad Komposers. and the rhythm specific to Karmaveer Global fellowship The stories narrated by Punjabi songs,” he said. and a Karmaveer Chakra Alick have no boundaries in “Social media is a great tool, award. terms of genre, they are, but if one wants to be a true “I dabble in several art however, guided by a central artist it’s extremely important forms because I believe they purpose. that they create something were all one once upon a “I narrate various kinds of original,” he added. time,” he said in an interview stories, some are nice and “The street corner,” he with The Pioneer. romantic, some are fun, said, when asked about the Speaking about his journey some are horror, and some ideal platform for artistes. so far, Alick says, “It started are, just sad. But when it “Why is it that art has kinda funny. I’m a psycholo- comes to storytelling, narrat- become the bastion of the gist by profession and I was ing stories about the history rich who can pay to go to working with people who of Hyderabad is one of the bars, pubs and coffee shops? were above 45 years of age main things we do. When we Art belongs to the general and it dawned on me that I are not reciting history, we public as much as it is for the was bound to age too. And attempt to take stories to kings. Hence I prefer to take hence I set out on a mission places where people other- art to public spaces that are to try and balance my life wise wouldn’t go as most open to all,” he said. with art. I walked into a com- artistes are driven by rev- For most artists art is a edy contest unexpectedly and enue. We’ve recited stories at side gig. How feasible is it to Taking storytelling to made it to the finals. As I Golconda in the past. We get art and revenue into the never performed stand-up charged no tickets. Instead, same picture today? “The art before, winning the contest we just sat in one place and scenario is evolving. There is was big.” recited stories and people a possibility of attaining fina- “I ventured into poetry would gather around to lis- ncial viability through poetry when people asked me if I ten to them. We did the and storytelling. Be it corpo- could try something serious same at Qutub Shahi tomb, rate events or recreational too. Before I knew it, I start- Naya Quila etc. The idea is spaces, artistes are now paid ed doing prose-form poetry to get stories to people well to perform. Today come- which is non-rhythmic. Then before they are forgotten,” dians make decent money.” the STREET CORNER said Alick. “There are two main With the rise of artistes things one must keep in Alick Bailey works on predominantly taking to mind, firstly it is important social media to display their to stick around people who multiple art forms to art form, we ask Alick about critique your work as this is his opinion on the rise of crucial for improvement,” take stories to the Social media is a great platform as long as one this trend. said Alick as advice on how does not define one’s own success based on what “Social media is a great to pave way to success. public. ANUSHKA platform as long as one does “At my first comedy event, they see online. But one main problem is the fact not define their success based when I was nervous, Kanan PRADEEP finds out that very few content creators on social media on what they see online. But Gill gave me handy advice,” come up with original content for their audience. one main problem is the fact he said. “Kanan said they will that very few content creators either laugh at you or at your more about his journey Social media is a great tool, but if one wants to be on social media come up jokes. Either way, they’re into poetry and prose, a true artist it’s extremely important that they create with original content. I’m a gonna have a great time, so something original part of the Moto Jojo group go for it. Hence it’s important which exists pan-India and to be willing to take that risk. reach in social media, ALICK BAILEY has a base here in Hyder- Unfortunately, since our POET, STAND-UP abad. In two years we have childhood, we are constantly storytelling in performed at around 250 told not to take risks. Truth events. The key idea behind be told, to succeed in any Hyderabad and more Moto Jojo however, is that career it is important to take people should only perform risks,” he concluded.

ishal Mimani start- including Hyderabad, work- the ability to assess informa- activities are provided by ed Fly Higher India ing with over 6,000 children tion carefully and under- the team, friends and volun- (FHI) organisation through 1,600 volunteers. stand its relevance. This is teers. V in 2017 to instil life Vishal developed his possible through self-aware- There is also a lot of skills and imbibe hobby of spending time ness and empathy which are research done before the confidence in with underprivileged chil- key parts of emotional intel- team sets out to help the IMPARTING underprivileged children dren into an organisation ligence.” children. “We consult with and youth in India. that has changed so many Every month a volunteer our experts on child psy- The impact we make is “With science and com- lives. Over the years, Vishal team from the organisation chology who have a cumu- primarily seen in two merce evolving at a rapid obtained an in-depth under- gather at an orphanage/shel- lative experience of many sets of people. One pace, several new career standing of the children’s ter home/school for the eco- years. Their knowledge and options have opened up in lives, routines, strengths and nomically disadvantaged to understanding of children being the children we the last two decades. requirements. He observed conduct a workshop on and their development helps LIFE SKILLS engage with. An However, to utilise these how the children craved for skills like communication, us design our programmes,” otherwise shy and opportunities one must be human connection more team building, problem said Vishal. prepared to survive increas- than material gratification. solving, critical thinking, “There is much to do,” introvert child opens up ingly competitive work He shared, “I always loved mindfulness, etc. said Vishal when asked to showcase his or her environments. To excel in how I was welcomed by “The impact we make is about what lies ahead for to underprivileged interests in life despite such circumstances, apart grinning kids yelling ‘Vishal primarily seen in two sets of FHI. “From identifying new from academic intelligence Bhaiya!’ even before they people. One being the chil- learning tools to making hardships. The other set each youth should possess a saw the candies I had dren we engage with. An our programmes even more of people being the specific set of qualities that brought.” otherwise shy and introvert impactful, we have lots of An NGO, Fly Higher India, has made a mark helping volunteers who work would help distinguish them The organisation con- child opens up to showcase work to do. We have set from others,” said Vishal ducts various activities his or her interests in life greater goals for 2020. With underprivileged children and youth develop life with FHI. Not only do Mimani. including teaching effective despite hardships. The other the help of organisations they get to work in a “We work to bridge this communication, lateral set of people being the vol- like Salesforce and Oracle, skills such as effective communication, lateral team of like-minded gap and help underprivi- thinking, logical reasoning, unteers who find FHI an we are working on systemis- people but also take up leged children tap their assertiveness, critical think- excellent platform to devel- ing our records. We wish to thinking, logical reasoning, assertiveness, critical fullest potential through ing, problem solving, deci- op their own skills and tap into CSR funding to leadership positions and execution of structured pro- sion making, self-awareness knowledge. Not only do increase effectiveness and thinking and problem solving since 2017, finds make friends for life grammes which have been and management of inter- they work in a team of like efficiency of our pro- developed in collaboration personal relationships. minded people from diverse grammes,” concluded VISHAL MIMANI with professionals and He adds, “Our pro- backgrounds but also get to Vishal. V SATEESH REDDY FOUNDER, FHI counsellors of varied exper- grammes help kids appr- take up leadership positions tise,” he added. oach problems differently and make friends for life,” FHI, currently, is present and find solutions, or gener- said Vishal, and added that in 30 cities across India ate new ideas, coupled with investment needed for the 10

Vijayawada Friday January 31, 2020 what’s brewing? MANUSHI Sylvester Stallone Akshay Kumar CHILLAR shoots debuts his signs Aanand L for Prithviraj natural grey hair Rai’s Atrangi Re ction star Sylvester their 2013 critical hit Stallone has Raanjhanaa, will feature embraced his nat- Akshay in a “special role”, the song M ural grey hair and makers have said. ditched his trade- “I am thrilled to be work- iss World 2017 mark black dye. ing with Aanand L Rai, I Manushi Chillar, The 73-year recently took have always admired the way who is making her to Instagram to show off his he has showcased his stories. M Bollywood debut new look, reports When he narrated the film to opposite actor dailymail.co.uk. me I said yes to it within ten Akshay Kumar in In the clip, the Oscar-nom- minutes.” Prithviraj, on Thursday inated actor is seen chatting “It is a very challenging revealed she is shooting for a in the back of his car as he character to play but at the song in the upcoming film. pumps his fist and says: same time it is such a special Manushi took to Twitter, “Keep punching, my friend. role that my heart just could- where she shared a pho- Keep punching.” n’t say no to it and I will tograph of herself along Alongside the clip, the remember it for the rest of with her hair and actor shared a motivational my life,” Akshay said in a make-up crew. In the post that read: “Sometimes I statement. image, only the sil- wake up I feel like doing The 52-year-old actor also houettes can be nothing. Just relaxing. Just said that he looks to forward seen. very true. If anyone says dif- to working with the two lead She captioned the ferent, they’re lying — it’s actors. image: “At every human nature.” “My combination with ‘step’, they’ve got my “Then you roll over, get a Sara and Dhanush truly back. #SongShoot little mad at yourself, and makes it true to its title — #Prithviraj.” realize to get anywhere Atrangi! And I know that Directed by you’ve got to make a deposit Aanand in his special and Chandraprakash in the GOAL BANK. So, I’ll simple way of storytelling Dwivedi, Prithviraj is go back to my favourite “Stay grey my friend, Stay will only add magic to it. As I based on the life and hero- phrase and do it!! grey #staygold”; “You look uperstar Akshay said, my heart just couldn’t ism of the dashing king #KeepPunching.” Greyt champ”; “Stay true to Kumar will be let this one go,” Akshay Prithviraj Chauhan. It stars Fans were quick to com- the gray!! Looks good on sharing screen added. superstar Akshay in the title ment on his new look. One ya!”; “Loving the gray”. A space with Sara Aanand hailed the super- role while Manushi plays wrote: “Aren’t easy to live this Over the past few weeks, Ali Khan and star for saying yes to the part. Sanyogita, the love of his life. long with the fame and Stallone has been pictured Dhanush in film- “It takes a secure actor like Prithviraj is being made by power. Proud of you with the sporting a salt and pepper maker Aanand L Rai’s next Akshay to do such a role. He Yash Raj Films. It will silver hair.” Another wrote: look, but now he has allowed Atrangi Re. has been pushing the enve- release on Diwali 2020. “Woah sly you look amazing”. his previously dyed black hair The film, which reunites lope and is always up for Other comments read: to grow out. Dhanush and Aanand after challenges,” he said. Ratna Pathak Shah boards Ranveer Singh’s Jayeshbhai Jordaar ctor Ratna approached her for the said the film has a perfect excited to collaborate with rewarding and I’m sure the Pathak Shah part. blend of “clever story” and him again. audience is going to get a will essay the “Some months ago a “interesting characters”. “Working with Boman very special film,” Ratna A role of Ranveer young actor (Divyang) “Besides, it is talking and Ranveer has been added. Singh's mother came to me with a script. about issues close to my artistically satisfying, but “In one of those quirky in his next film Now, actors making heart but I wouldn’t have the best part for me is the twists of fate that make life Jayeshbhai Jordaar. movies can be tricky so I thought they could be way a young, enthusiastic so interesting, Ratna ji is The Gujarat-set humor- was a bit cautious as I addressed like this. Add to team is working to make going to be directed by ous entertainer is being began reading but was that the fun of playing a this film the way it should Divyang Thakkar — directed by debutant charmed and moved and woman who has complete- be made.” whom she mentored in Divyaang Thakkar and thoroughly entertained by ly internalised patriarchy,” “More power to theatre. Ratna ji plays stars Ranveer as the titular the end. It had ‘message’ Ratna added. Divyang and his gang for Ranveer’s mother in character. but more important, it had The film will also fea- dreaming this up and Jayeshbhai and her scenes Ratna said Divyaang, heart too,” the 62-year-old ture actor Boman Irani as Maneesh and YRF for with Ranveer form some whom she mentored dur- actor said in a statement. Ranveer’s on-screen father believing in him. This col- of the most powerful ing his days in theatre, The veteran star further and Ratna said she is laboration has been very scenes of the film.”

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Rishabh, Samson & Saini can get chance in playing XI as Men in Blue eye T20 whitewash njuries to frontline fast Ibowlers have forced New PTI n WELLINGTON Sundar is part of Kohli’s new-ball Zealand to opt for fresh strategy on the big Australian blood in their pace attack, n unassailable lead has opened grounds, so he can expect a run-in including the country’s tallest Aup the window for experimen- over the next two games. Saini could cricketer Kyle Jamieson, for tation but there will be no letup in replace Shardul Thakur, especially if the upcoming three-match India’s intensity when they face a Sundar adds his batting depth to the ODI series against India. heartbroken New Zealand team in lower order. The 6’8” tall uncapped the fourth T20I here today. The final question would be Jamieson could be in for a Mohammed Shami and Rohit over Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion. potential debut in the series Sharma combined to pull off a While he had an off night in starting February 5 in thrilling win via a Super Over in the Hamilton, there ought to be thoughts Hamilton, while Scott third game for a 3-0 lead and a maid- about his workload. He is part of both Kuggeleijn and Hamish en T20I series win on New Zealand the ODI and Test squads, and is a Bennett return to the squad soil. shoe-in for the T20 World Cup later after a long absence. There is only a short turnaround on as well. Injury has meant the time for the last two matches, back- While there have been no con- likes of Trent Boult, Lockie to-back in Wellington and Mt cerns about any injury issues, the Ferguson and Matt Henry are Maunganui today and on Sunday, management needs to be wary of unavailable for the series. Kyle Jamieson (right) in a file picture respectively. overplaying him in non-consequen- Nicknamed Killa, the the second unofficial Test Both teams spent Thursday trav- tial bilateral matches. towering Jamieson has been between India A and New elling from Hamilton to Wellington, For New Zealand, there is a using his height to good Zealand A in Christchurch and with a similar tight schedule for straightforward change coming up. effect in the domestic circuit, on February 7. the final game of the series as well, Colin de Grandhomme is no longer bouncing out batsmen. Coach Gary Stead said there seems to be little chance of with the squad, giving up his spot for The 25-year-od has of his team was aware of the nets. batsman Tom Bruce. late sparkled for New task at hand and looked up While a five-match T20I series is This could be an easy swap for Zealand A, including against to his batsmen to step up. a rarity, India’s early victory means Indian players get ready for national anthem before the start of third T20I between India and New Zealand in Hamilton on Wednesday BCCI/Twitter the hosts given that they have been the touring India A side “We’ve seen from the both sides can contemplate various light in the middle order during the recently. Twenty20 series (India) are permutations in light of the T20 Seddon Park on Wednesday night. New Zealand vs India (3rd T20) tion if one of Kohli and Rohit past three matches. The Black Caps will rely clearly as strong as ever,” World Cup later in the year. India wouldn’t need to change Live from 12:30pm IST Sharma were alternately rested in There is also a school of thought on Tim Southee’s experi- Stead said. From an Indian perspective, too much to retain a near full- Wellington and Mt Maunganui. Such that Kane Williamson should move ence, while Colin de “While the bowling line- need of the hour is to find a balance strength playing eleven. There are STAR SPORTS 1 NETWORK a move would allow the youngsters up top. Given his batting master class Grandhomme returns to the up has a fresh look, the bat- between experimentation and the obvious contenders for certain spots keep wickets. to keep their spots whilst maintain- in the Hamilton T20I, there is poten- squad after being left out for ting is very settled and we’ll winning desire. in both batting and bowling depart- While the top trio is assured of ing the experience in the side too. tial for him to open the innings with the last two T20Is. likely have the same top Both skipper Virat Kohli and ment should experimentation kick places, Shreyas Iyer has been in More changes are to be expect- Martin Guptill with Colin Munro Jimmy Neesham and eight batsmen from the coach Ravi Shastri pride themselves in. superb touch and can claim to pin ed in the bowling department. sliding down. Mitchell Santner will be the World Cup finals. on a win-at-all-times mentality, and Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant down a spot on his own as well. Both Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav Mitchell Santner was promoted all-round options. “Tim Southee has an they have a rare chance to blank out are waiting for opportunities, with Manish Pandey and Shivam Dube and Navdeep Saini are waiting in the on Wednesday night to add more Meanwhile, spinner Ish important job leading our a 5-0 sweep in this T20I series, thus the former expected to get a look-in. need more game time as well. wings. All three may not get a look- momentum to the innings, and it Sodhi has been included in new look pace attack, which etching out a slice of history. Pant’s call-up would depend on Any of the top four can be rest- in immediately. Rest assured though, remains to be seen if it was a one-off the squad for only the first has a huge opportunity Kohli even mentioned the same which batsman is left out, and ed over the next two games. Indeed the team management is sure to ploy or something the Black Caps ODI in Hamilton. against some of the very best in the post-match presentation at whether KL Rahul will continue to it wouldn’t be a stretch of imagina- rotate a spinner and pacer each. could consider experimenting with. He will be released for batsmen in the world. India A all Rain save Lanka in 2nd Test Eves face England in tri-series opener out for 216 AFP n HARARE CANBERRA: India will take on going down to India vs England (1st T20) Ghosh is the only PTI n CHRISTCHURCH England in the women’s triangu- England again. Live from 8:40am IST new face in the eavy rain and bad light in the after- lar series opener here today, hop- Chief coach SONY TEN 3 NETWORK squad. hubman Gill’s run-a-ball 83 was the Hnoon frustrated Zimbabwe’s push to ing to put the finishing touches to WV Raman, under Richa has been Sonly high point for India A as New build a match-winning position on the their T20 World Cup prepara- whom the team has dished out a rewarded for her exploits in the Zealand A grabbed the opening day fourth day of the second Test against Sri tions. fearless brand of cricket over the women’s Challenger Trophy, honours in their first unofficial Test Lanka in Harare on Thursday. Matches against England and past one year, feels playing in the where she smashed 36 off 26 balls on Thursday. A downpour mid-afternoon forced hosts Australia, two of the world’s tri-series will help his outfit in one of the games with four India A were all out for 216 in the players off the field and, although they top teams, will be an ideal oppor- before the T20 World Cup. boundaries and a six. their first innings and New Zealand A returned briefly after tea, only 54 overs tunity for India to plug the gaps The mega-event will be The team has no other sur- responded strongly, reaching 105 for were bowled in the day, restricting as they continue their search for Harmanpreet Kaur poses with trophy ICC played in Australia from February prises and 15-year-old Haryana two at the close of play and reducing Zimbabwe to 241 for seven at the close, an ICC tournament silverware only to lose by nine runs to 21 to March 8. schoolgirl Shafali Verma will also the deficit to 111 runs with plenty of an overall lead of 354. despite boasting a team full of tal- England in the title clash. India are placed alongside the be playing her first global meet wickets in hand. The Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams, ented players. A year later, their campaign hosts, Bangladesh, New Zealand following some good perfor- Sent in to bat after the coin land- who made a century in the first innings, They came close to winning ended in the semifinals of the and Sri Lanka in the group stage. mances at the international level ed in favour of home team captain was 47 not out when bad light forced the it in the 2017 ODI World Cup, World T20 in the West Indies, Bengal’s rookie batter Richa in her first season. PTI Hamish Rutherford, India A soon players off and must now decide whether found themselves in a spot of bother to declare overnight to give his bowlers a at 34 for three in the 17th over at the full day to try and win the match and Kumara, the ball looking certain to slide Hagley Oval. square the two-Test series. down the leg side. Odisha hammer The 20-year-old Gill, seen as one Brendan Taylor set the tone for the Sikander Raza added 70 with Williams Neeraj relieved to be competing again with a bright future, found an able ally home side during the morning session for the sixth wicket before also departing in skipper Hanuma Vihari (51), and when he made his second half-century of leg before, this time to a ball from left-arm PTI n NEW DELHI the duo added 119 runs for the fourth the match. The 33-year-old struck a rapid seamer Vishwa Fernando that appeared to Assam by innings wicket to steady the ship. 67 as the hosts added 117 during an pitch outside leg stump. ust being able to compete again is a bigger However, off-spinner Cole extended morning session. In the brief 26-ball passage of play in Jrelief for Neeraj Chopra than booking an McConchie (3/33), who was the sec- Taylor had picked up quickly from his the evening session Tinotenda Olympic berth and the star javelin thrower says & 3 runs in Ranji ond most successful home bowler run-a-ball 62 in the first innings, passing Mutombodzi stepped too far away to off his comeback after a lengthy injury lay-off has PTI n CUTTACK behind medium pacer Michael Rae 2,000 runs in Test cricket on his way to 67 to give himself room and lost his leg stump given him hope that the hard times are well (4/54), dismissed Vihari in a bizarre from 75 balls. to Suranga Lakmal. and truly over. disha thrashed Assam by an innings manner after the batsman had done all His innings, which included eight Williams played serenely for his 47 Chopra qualified for the Tokyo Olympics Oand three runs on the fourth and final the hard work. fours and a six, ended when he was on the which came off 76 balls and included six with a throw of 87.86m at the ACNE League day of a Ranji Trophy Group C match on After Vihari played a sweep shot wrong end of an lbw shout from Lahru fours. meeting at Potchefstroom on Tuesday, after Thursday, after the visitors suffered a dra- directly into the shin of Rachin missing the entire 2019 season following a matic batting collapse. Ravindra at silly mid-on, the ball flew surgery on his elbow. Resuming at the overnight score of towards the wicketkeeper and Dane “I am feeling good and relieved to have 102 for no loss, Assam crumbled like a Cleaver calmly pouched it. Umesh eager to play white-ball cricket qualified for the Olympics. The best feeling pack of cards to be bundled out for 195 Vihari’s knock was a 79-ball effort NEW DELHI: India pacer opportunity to play for Zealand). I am eager to though is that I am able to come back to com- in the space of 24 overs. was studded with eight hits to the Umesh Yadav is eager to the country. They are the play red-ball cricket in petition after my injury and subsequent The home team picked up seven fence. make a comeback in the best judge. I am trying my New Zealand. I have per- surgery,” the 22-year-old said from his train- “I will try my best to win a medal in points for the win and took its tally to 35 Stumper Kona Bharat seemed to limited-overs squad and best to make a comeback formed well in recent ing base in South Africa. Olympics and this performance is giving me points from seven games at the top of be settling in nicely when the visitors has said he is working to white-ball cricket. For times and I’m in good His throw of 87.86m was his second best hope,” he said. Group C. lost the big wicket of Gill off Rae's hard to become a regular this, whatever I have to touch too. My series ever behind 88.06, achieved during his Gold Chopra, who also won a Commonwealth Right-arm medium-pacer Rajesh bowling. in the team in white-ball do, I will,” he added. against Bangladesh was medal winning show at 2018 Jakarta Asian Games Gold in 2018, said the pain in his elbow Mohanty was the wrecker-in-chief, pick- From 183 for five, it did not take cricket. He was left out of the good too. I am pretty Games. Chopra said he is now focussed on has now fully subsided. ing up four wickets including that of top- the New Zealand A attack to warp up “Who wants to sit ODI and T20Is squads for positive about my selec- winning a medal in Tokyo where the Olympics “I did not feel any pain on my elbow dur- scorer Mandal. the India A innings. outside the ground? I am the series against New tion for New Zealand will be held in July-August. ing the competition. My training in South In another Group C match, The home team lost skipper also human. I am work- Zealand but feels he will Test series. “I will be taking part in national and inter- Africa is going well. I thought I will begin with Maharashtra eased to a five-wicket win Rutherford for 28 but his opening ing really hard and am make his presence felt in “If I am selected, I am national competitions without pressure of hav- some caution and avoid straining my elbow. over Tripura in Agartala to improve its partner Will Young (26) was there in very eager to play white- the two-match Test series going to give my 100 per ing to qualify for Olympics. At the same time, “After the first few throws, I felt good and tally to 21 points. the middle when stumps were pulled ball cricket again,” Umesh against the Kiwis. cent. I have worked a lot I will focus on my training and on my tech- did not have any issue with my elbow. So I At the Air Force Complex ground, out. told Timesofindia.com. “Honestly, I am look- on my line and length. I nique to keep on improving my performance decided to put in some effort and it came out Palam in New Delhi, Services outplayed Ravindra made 47 off 67 balls with “I am thankful to the ing forward to this (play- am hoping for the best,” in the competitions leading up to the well. It was a big throw after a long time,” he Jharkhand by 118 runs, thanks to Pulkit the help of seven boundaries. selectors who gave me the ing Tests in New he signed off. IANS Olympics. said of his performance on Tuesday. Narang’s 6 for 58. KARNATAKA BEAT RAILWAYS NEW DELHI: Medium pacer Ronit More Sindhu,Tai face off today (6/32) recorded career-best figures to fash- Pune 7 Aces end Superstarz winning streak ion Karnataka’s 10-wicket bonus-point NEW DELHI: The fifth edition of win over Railways in group B match. PNS n NEW DELHI Shetty showed exceptional alert- of the net. PBL is all set for the biggest The right-arm medium pacer More, ness at the net. Chirag, who had pre- In the other matches of the day, showdown today as two of the who had picked up one wicket in the first hirag Shetty beat Satwiksairaj viously admitted that his partner- Commonwealth Games Gold world’s best shuttlers, PV innings, ran through Railways’ batting CRankireddy in a highly-antici- ship with Setiawan was helping medalists Chris and Gabrielle Sindhu and Tai Tzu Ying will line-up to bundle the hosts out for a pal- pated clash as Pune 7 Aces ended sharpen his net play, remained a Adcock continue to remain unbeat- face off against each other in try 79 in their second essay, setting the winning streak of Chennai wall to take the opener 15-12 for his en with yet another commendable the most-awaited clash between themselves a target of 51 runs for an out- Superstarz with a 5-2 scoreline in team. performance. The Pune pair beat the last two year’s champions, right win. the first double header of the Star The second game witnessed a Chennai’s Rankireddy and Jessica Hyderabad Hunters and Karnataka openers Rohan Kadan (27 Sports Premier Badminton League at little bit more of firepower from Pugh 15-10, 15-12. Bengaluru Raptors. With Tai not out) and Devdutt Padikkal (24 not the GMC Balayogi Sats Indoor Satwik as the score remained level 2019 Thailand Masters champi- and Sindhu orchestrating two PV Sindhu & Tai Tzu Ying out) overhauled the target in 8.2 overs as Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. till 6-6. With Pune once more on Loh Kean Yew inflicted Lakshya of the most enthralling match- the Karun Nair-led team gained seven With this third consecutive win upping the ante to go up to 10-7 Sen his first PBL defeat of the sea- es on the BWF World Tour last pions Raptors suffering a loss in points from the match. Pune climb up to the second spot Rankireddy briefly raised hopes of son with a gritty 15-13, 10-15, 15- year, excitement for this each of their three ties so far, Meanwhile in Dharamsala, the right behind Chennai Superstarz in a comeback to make it 10-10. 8 win that tested the nerves and encounter was high ever since the former World No 1 knows Mumbai-Himachal Pradesh match was the league standings as they accu- Satwik’s trademark smashes finally tenacity of both the players. Pune the auction for the fifth edition the importance of a win against called off after the fourth and final day’s mulated 14 points. made their appearance as he kept it also won the other men’s singles of the league was held and both the World No 6. A win against play was also washed out without a ball The biggest highlight of the day level till 13-13. Under pressure, match of the day with Kazumasa have termed the encounter as Sindhu would be crucial to help being bowled. was the showdown between Sumeeth Reddy took the initiative Sakai notching up a 15-10, 15-12 the toughest match. turn around the fortunes of last Also in Kolkata, weather once again Rankireddy and Shetty, who part- to save a match point at 13-14 before win over Sathish Kumar “Tai is always fun to play year’s champions. played spoilsport for Bengal at Eden nered each other to a historic Hendra Setiawan & Chirag Shetty celebrate Hendra’s mastery finished the 15-12, Karunakaran, who impressed on his against. It’s not going to be easy. “When you compare Gardens as the home side had to settle for Thailand Open title win last year. after win in PBL match 15-14 Trump win to seal the tie for PBL debut. But we’ll be playing in front of tomorrow’s (Friday) match with one point against Delhi in their rain-hit With Rankireddy pairing up with Pune. The only match that did not go our home crowd. Yesterday other matches we play on the group A clash. Sumeeth Reddy for Chennai and fourth rubber of the tie and hap- “It was a completely different Pune’s way was the women’s singles. (Wednesday) we had a few Tour, this is a very different one. Bengal needed three wickets, while for Shetty appearing with world cham- pened when the two teams were experience for me. We have played Chennai’s Trump Kirsty Gilmour losses, but overall we won the Because this is PBL, we have to Delhi, who were overnight 217/7, had a pion Hendra Setiawan for the Aces, locked at 2-2. Playing the Trump for against each other many times in proved a tough hurdle for Pune’s tie. It’s going to be a good fight work along with our team stiff task to score 101 runs to secure three it was a clash that none of the Indian Pune was a huge responsibility for practice but this was the first time former national champion tomorrow (Friday). I am real- members so that the Raptors points. badminton fans wanted to miss. Shetty and Setiawan and right from we faced each other in a competi- Rituparna Das as the World No 30 ly looking forward to it,” said manage to get a win. It’s very But rain and bad light had the final What gave the match an extra the first point, they showed they tive match,” said Shetty on seeing his Scot refused to take her foot off the the world champion. crucial for us to win this say as only six overs were possible in two edge was the fact that it was the were up for the challenge. regular partner on the opposite side pedal to win 15-12, 15-6. With the defending cham- match,” said Tai. PNS intervals on the final day. 12

Vijayawada Friday January 31, 2020 tollywood Meenakshi in Ichhata Vahanamulu Nilaparadu emina Miss India 2018 1st and I hope the film will be a big start me to debut runner up, Meenakshi for him. When the story was narrated in Tollywood Chaudhary, will be making to me by director Darshan, I found it and I feel her Telugu debut with to be refreshingly new. It’s a concept- blessed to be F actor Sushanth’s next, driven thriller. I heard it after Chi La working Ichhata Vahanamulu Sow but felt the need to commence it with a Nilaparadu, muhurat of which was after I wrapped up Ala Vaikunth- bunch of held in Hyderabad on Thursday. The apuramlo. Darshan used the time to hardworking film will also see actor Venkat, who fine-tune the script further.” people,” she stated. played supporting roles in films like About Meenakshi’s casting, he Darshan said the story is Annaya, Anandam and Siva Rama added, “After Chi La Sow, I went to inspired from a real incident which Raju last decade, staging a comeback Mumbai for a nine-day acting work- happened to his friend in Chennai in after six years. He is playing shop to improve my craft. I met her 2010 and that he was a part of it as Meenakshi’s brother. Ravi Shankar there and we did some acting togeth- well. “I was compelled to make it into Shastri and actor Harish Koyalag- er. Darshan auditioned her for this a full-fledged script in 2013,” the undla are jointly producing the film. film and I hope it helps her. She is director, who assisted director Speaking post the muhurat, hardworking and extremely passion- Sreenivass Redde in the past, noted. Sushanth thanked Harish for playing ate.” Vennela Kishore, Priyadarshi, a crucial role in setting up the project. Meenakshi hoped to live up to the Abhinav Gomatam and Ravi Varma “He left a well-paying job in the US expectations of the producer and the are part of the supporting cast of the to pursue a career in Telugu cinema director. “It’s a dream come true for film, a Praveen Lakkaraju musical. I trust Dil Raju's judgement, I was scared says SHARWA il Raju who has Sethupathi were out- produced Jaanu standing in the film. I said that he was sure that if I meet D watched the Raju garu, I would say Tamil original ’96 yes. And that’s what I a month before it finally did after he met to play a released and immediately me. He knows what decided to remake it in works and I go a long Telugu. “Many people felt way with his production that I’ve gone mad to house SVC. It was the remake ’96 in Telugu and first Telugu production I failed to understand house that I stepped into, such comments. I con- in Hyderabad. After the nected to the original at a second day of shoot, I drummer, very personal level and rang him and told that I felt that Telugu audience can see the magic of the too will echo my feeling original being repeated. if I remake it,” he said. If my performance gets He was speaking at the lauded, I will give credit trailer launch of the film to my chemistry with in Hyderabad on Ram (Sharwa),” she said. Wednesday evening. Sharwa noted after says VARSHA He added that watching the film he was Samantha kept him wait- in two minds whether to film with debutant Vinod ing to reprise Trisha’s remake such a classic or Varsha Bollamma is Anantoju. She sighs that she role. “She said she would to leave it. “But I trust his almost lost the project to do it only if original (Raju) judgement. I did ready for Tollywood. Beginning with begin with. “At first they director Prem Kumar is so in the past and I got a planned to shoot the film in on board and I did that. career best hit in the Choosi Choodangaane, the actor with sync sound and I had to Sharwa was on board form of Shatamanam speak in Guntur slang as the immediately after watch- Bhavathi. I hope Jaanu credentials in many South Indian films, role was that of rich girl who ing the film. Be prepared surpasses Shatamanam hails from there. I thought I to fall in love this Bhavathi’s box-office per- is set on finding character-driven roles, wouldn’t be able to crack it. February 7,” he informed. formance. I had a lot of But later they dropped the Samantha said out fun shooting for the writes NAGARAJ GOUD idea of shooting in sync when Dil Raju film,” he stated. sound and I came on board approached her manager A heart-touching love arsha Although Choosi afterwards. It’s another per- to headline the film she story, Jaanu revolves Bollamma, Choodangaane — an urban formance-driven role for me wanted him to tell him around two childhood who is mak- romantic drama about young and I dubbed for it. My dia- that she was out of sta- sweethearts who meet 20 V ing her and fragile relationships — is logue modulation will be dif- tion. “My reason was that years later in a school Tollywood her maiden Telugu film, ferent and I thoroughly I was afraid to feature in reunion and the events debut with Varsha has done a handful of enjoyed the dubbing process,” a classic. Trisha and Vijay that follow. — NG Choosi Choodangaane, Tamil and Malayalam movies she adds, with a laugh. which releases today, says till date. Speaking about her Varsha is open to character producer Raj Kandukuri co-star, Shiva Kandukuri, roles in films with big stars. and director Sesha Sindhu who is being introduced as a In the Vijay-starrer Tamil hit Rao chose her for the film lead hero with the film, she Bigil, she played a supporting after watching her role in recalls a suggestion she gave role by the name Gayathri Tamil super hit ’96. “After I him regarding acting. “All the who is forced to give up on gave a screen test they told directors who I’ve worked football after marriage to a me that I was in for the role. with told me not to blink my conservative family. “I thoug- I play Shruti, a drummer and eyes. And the advice helped ht my role will go unrecog- a music director in the film. me a lot to showcase the right nised but many sent me mes- Initially, I was scared to play emotions. This is what I sug- sages saying that Gayathri a drummer but Raj sir was gested to Shiva too,” she inspired them. So as long as sure that I can pull it off. states, adding that Shiva the role has scope for me to Drumming is difficult but I worked with a lot of dedica- shine, I will not hesitate to was taught some basics by a tion and discipline. take up supporting roles,” Va- band. The role has a lot of Even before she completed rsha, who had dreamt of bec- scope for performance,” Sesha’s film, she landed oming an actress since she Varsha informs. Anand Deverakonda’s next was 3-years-old, concludes. A strong supporting cast Deverakonda to promote for TUCK JAGADISH Aha ani’s new film, Tuck Jagadish, which was n a calculated move, leading producer announced early Allu Aravind has roped in Vijay December, was Deverakonda as one of the faces of his N launched in soon-to-be launched OTT platform, Hyderabad on I Aha, The Pioneer has exclusively Thursday. The film marks the learnt. The actor’s charisma among actor teaming up with director youth played a decisive role in Aravind, one of Shiva Nirvana after Ninnu the sharpest film business minds, roping in the Kori. Producer Dil Raju Arjun Reddy star. The fact that Aravind, chief sounded the clapper- of Geetha Arts, produced two of the actor’s board for the first shot, super hits— Geetha Govindam and Taxiwaala while another produc- — meant that Deverakonda couldn’t say no. er Naveen Yerneni Also, as the platform is dedicated to Telugu switched on the shows alone, the actor was keen to be a part camera. Director of it. “Teens and youth generally consume a Koratala Shiva lot of content on OTT platforms and handed over the Deverakonda is a hot favourite of such age film’s script to groups. That is why he was the principal the makers. choice to promote Aha. He will be shooting The film is a which will go to floors next to be set in a rural landscape. for some promotional videos of the app. He joint production month. Significant among “The entire film will unfold in will lead the first phase of promotions, venture between them are Jagapathi Babu, a village, including the filming while Samantha, who is hosting a talk show Sahu Garapati Murali Sarma, Nassar, Rao of songs. It has been sometime for the app, will be the face of the second and Harish Peddi Ramesh, Naresh and Rohini, since Telugu audience saw a phase. Both the actors have been paid big under Shine Screens. An while C.V.L. Narashimha Rao, full-fledged rural family bucks for their support to the app,” a high- S.S. Thaman musical, the Maala Pravathi, drama with an A-lister in the ly-placed source close to the development film features Nani alongside Devadharshini, Bindhu lead and this is that film. told us. Ritu Varma, while Chandhramouli, Praveen, Performance-wise for Nani On the films front, Deverakonda is right Aishwarya Rajesh will be Kishore Polimera, and Pammi anna, the film will be a step now shooting for Puri Jaganndh’s action- playing a strong support- Sai will fill the other parts. ahead than Ninnu Kori. It has entertainer in Mumbai. He will take a break ing role. Nirvana has Speaking to The Pioneer a contemporary story and from the shooting from February first week assembled a strong support- earlier, Nirvana billed the film focuses on bond within a fam- to promote his Valentine’s Day release World ing line-up for the film as an emotional family drama ily,” Nirvana had said. Famous Lover. — NG