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DARK DAYS OF EMERGENCY CAN NEVER DEADLINE TO LINK AADHAAR CARD-PAN PREGNANT WOMEN CAN BE BOTH VACCINES WORK ON ALPHA, BETA, BE FORGOTTEN: MODI FLAYS CONGRESS CARD EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER-END VACCINATED AGAINST COVID: CENTRE GAMMA, DELTA VARIANTS, SAYS CENTRE n the 46th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency, he Union Health Ministry on Friday said that pregnant women accines Covishield and Covaxin work against SARS-CoV-2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those "dark he government has extended the last date for linking the PAN can be vaccinated against Covid-19. While addressing a press variants Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta, while effectiveness tests Odays" can never be forgotten and called for taking a with Aadhaar by another three months, with the new last date Tconference on behalf of the Union Health Ministry, ICMR Vagainst the Delta Plus variant is ongoing, the government said pledge to strengthen India's democratic spirit and live up to Tnow being September 30, 2021. Minister of State of Finance Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said, "The Ministry of Health on Friday. There are four variants of concern of the coronavirus the values enshrined in the Constitution. Anurag Thakur announced on Friday, June has given guidelines that the vaccine can be disease -- Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta -- “This is how Congress trampled over 25 that the last date for linking the two given to the pregnant woman." The vaccine with Delta Plus being a sub-lineage of the our democratic ethos. We remember all identification cards is extended, in order to is useful for the pregnant woman and it Delta variant which is also a variant of those greats who resisted the Emerg- provide relief to taxpayers amid the COVID- should be given, he said. "There is only one concern. ICMR Director General Balram ency and protected Indian democracy," 19 pandemic. This is the third time that the country that is giving vaccines to children at Bhargava said reduction of neutralisation he tweeted, while sharing a link about government has extended the last date for the moment. Whether very small children capabilities of vaccine with different variants, several draconian measures taken by the linking the two identification documents. will ever need vaccines, is still a question. which is based on global literature, shows then Congress government. "The period First, the last date was set as March 31, Till such time we have more data on that Covaxin does not change with the Alpha from 1975 to 1977 witnessed systematic 2021, which was then extended to June 30, vaccination of children, we would not be in a variant at all and so it is same as it is with destruction of institutions,” he tweeted. 2021. position to vaccinate them at large," he said. the standard strain. Delta variant found in more HC division bench stays single judge order on Parishad elections than 50% samples in AP, TS PNS n VIJAYAWADA A division bench of the Andhra NAVEENA GHANATE Pradesh High Court on Friday n HYDERABAD Presence of ‘variant of concern’ stayed the orders of a single bench was reason for exponential Delta Plus variant of the same court seeking re-noti- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh surge of Covid cases fication of elections to the Mandal are among the eight states where of Covid found in and Zilla Parishads in the state. The ‘variants of concern’ were found court on Friday ordered that the in more than 50 percent of the Andhra Pradesh, counting process shall not be car- samples tested. ried out until the final verdict. An investigation conducted 9 other states On May 21, a single judge bench by the Central government into had quashed the decision of State state-wise variants of concerns In Andhra Pradesh, 829 samples C PRADEEP KUMAR Election Commissioner Nilam n revealed that 21,109 samples in had variants of concern with 80 samples VIJAYAWADA Sawhny to cut short the Model India tested positive for these Code of Conduct (MCC) to less variants. showing Alpha variant, seven Beta variant and Andhra Pradesh Health than four weeks to conduct the Nearly 45,000 samples have 742 Delta variant. Minister Alla Kali Krishna MPTC and ZPTC elections. Friday, the division bench stayed The court posted the case to July been sequenced so far by 28 lab- Srinivas (Nani) on Friday said Justice M Satyanarayana Murthy Justice Satyanarayana Murthy's 27 stating that it required a com- oratories from the Indian SARS- that the first case of the dead- had ordered a fresh notification for orders of May 21. prehensive study. CoV-2 Genomics Consortium variant, 7 Beta variant and 742 Delhi, Punjab, Telangana, West ly coronavirus strain ‘Delta the conduct of the elections all over However, the division bench In the present circumstances, (INSACOG) of which 21,109 Delta variant. Bengal and Gujarat. Plus’ was identified in Tirupati again, and said that the SEC had said that the State government or fresh elections are not possible and had variants of concern across Dr Sujeet Kumar Singh, direc- After establishing this, we a few days ago. misinterpreted the Supreme Court the SEC should not declare the the SEC has to wait till the final ver- the country. tor at National Centre for concluded that the exponential The Minister said that the direction of March 2020. results of the elections and the sta- dict is given by the division bench. In Telangana, 1,127 samples Disease Control (NCDC) said, surge was due to this variant. 90 patient was administered treat- Following this, Sawhney had tus quo would continue till the peti- had variants of concern with 293 “We found that the Delta variant percent of samples have ment and was discharged after moved the High Court, and on tion is disposed of. 2 samples showing Alpha variant was found in 50 percent of the B.1.617.2.” making a complete recovery. (B.1.1.7), 94 showing Beta vari- people of eight states. By June 17, Proportion of cases with vari- He emphasised that new ant (B.1.351) and 740 showing as many as 35 districts in four ants of concern has risen from strain did not spread to others. Delta variant (B.1.617.2). states in the country reported the 10.31 percent in May to 51 per- The Delta Plus variant was also In Andhra Pradesh, 829 sam- Delta variant of concern. The cent on June 20. confirmed by the Union Health Will declare results by ples had variants of concern highest number was reported 2 Ministry later in the day. with 80 samples showing Alpha from districts in Maharashtra, 2 July 31: AP tells SC PAGE 2: AP registers lowest positivity rate in more than 2 months PNS n NEW DELHI Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari was informed by sen- Twitter denies access The Andhra Pradesh government ior advocate Dushyant Dave, on Friday told the Supreme Court appearing for Andhra Pradesh, that it has cancelled Class 12 that he had discussed the matter Why no large-scale to Minister Prasad's examination which was to be con- with Chief Minister YS Jagan ready to talk to KCR to ducted by the state board and Jaganmohan Reddy on Thursday testing to prevent account for 1 hour would declare the result of inter- and the state government has PNS n NEW DELHI nal assessment by July 31. decided to cancel the exam. spread of Delta plus A bench of Justices AM 2 resolve water issues: Perni Nani Twitter on Friday temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar PNS n VIJAYAWADA Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar resolve the water disputes. variant: Rahul Gandhi Prasad's account for alleged vio- dams and did not "steal" any water. Responding to the allegations PNS n NEW DELHI lation of the US Copyright Act, a Information and Public Relations Venkatramaiah said that some levelled by some Telangana leaders move that the minister slammed Minister Perni Venkataramaiah leaders were trying to against former chief minister Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on as being arbitrary and gross vio- (Nani) on Friday said that Chief provoke sentiments YS Rajasekhar Reddy, Friday asked the government lation of IT rules. Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy and clashes Venkatramaiah said that why "large-scale testing is not Prasad, in a series of posts on was ready to clear doubts on the between a majority of the peo- being done" to check and prevent Koo, said that Twitter's action is usage of river water and was also Telangana and ple in both the Telugu the spread of the Delta plus vari- in gross violation of IT rules, as ready for talks with his Telangana AP for their States remember YSR ant of coronavirus and how effec- the platform had failed to give counterpart K Chandrasekhar Rao narrow polit- for his public welfare tive are the vaccines against it. prior notice before denying access if it would bring resolution to the ical gains but programmes and Many experts feel that the to his account. disputes over water sharing. the YSRCP schemes. Delta plus variant, which has Accusing some Telangana lead- government "They love the late been declared as a 'variant of con- 2 ers of trying to create disputes would not fall leader for his innovative cern' by the Union health min- between the two Telugu States for prey to such welfare schemes," he said. istry, may trigger a third wave of the sake of politics, Venkatramaiah provocation. The Minister further said Covid-19 infections in the coun- said that Andhra Pradesh govern- Venkatramaiah said that that Leader of the Opposition N try. ED raids Maha former minister ment "did not take even one extra AP Minister for Water Resources Chandrababu Naidu, TDP leaders "Questions to the Modi govern- glass of water than its due share" as well as officials of the Irrigation and a few leaders in Telangana level ment on Delta plus variant: Why and was using the quota allocated Department were ready to clear any allegations and talk bad about is testing not being done on a for the state's projects. doubts of Telangana and that Chief YSR for their political gains. large scale to check and prevent over money laundering charges He made it clear that AP was Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy it? How effective are the vaccines using its quota of water from was ready to talk with KCR to 2 against it and when will complete PNS n NEW DELHI Act (PMLA) and the locations inary enquiry followed by filing a information be available? What is include Deshmukh's residence in regular case on the orders of the the plan to control it in the third The Enforcement Directorate on Nagpur. Bombay High Court that asked it wave of the virus," he posed in a Friday conducted searches at the It was not known if Deshmukh, to look into the allegations of TODAY tweet in Hindi. premises of former Maharashtra 71, was available at the premises. bribery made against Deshmukh Violate orders on RLIP, India was severely hit by a bru- home minister Anil Deshmukh in The central probe agency had by former Mumbai Police ALMANAC tal second wave of the Covid pan- Nagpur and Mumbai as part of a registered a criminal case under the Commissioner Param Bir Singh. Month & Paksham: demic in April and May, claiming money laundering probe against anti-money laundering law against Officials said the search teams Jyeshtha & Krishna Paksha face music: NGT tells AP a massive number of lives daily, him, officials said. Deshmukh and others last month are looking for additional evi- Panchangam with a shortage in oxygen supply They said the raids are being car- after studying a CBI FIR. dence that can be important for PNS n VIJAYAWADA at various hospitals adding to the ried out under provisions of the The ED case came about after their probe. Tithi : Dwitiya 18:10 woes. Prevention of Money Laundering the CBI first carried out a prelim- 2 Nakshatram : Uttara Ashadha 26:36 The National Green Tribunal on Time to Avoid : Time to Avoid (Bad Friday warned the Andhra Pradesh time to start any important work) government of serious conse- Rahukalam : 9:03 am - 10:41 am quences should the state violate its directions not to go ahead with the AI flies to Dubai from Amritsar with just 1 pax Yamagandam : 1:56 pm - 3:34 pm Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation proj- Varjyam : 11:49 am - 1:17 pm ect without environmental clear- PNS n NEW DELHI drance. Gulika : 5:47 am - 7:25 am ances. Air India did not respond to Good Time : (to start any important work) The Tribunal’s latest order came Lift Irrigation project, claimed UAE-based Indian businessman S PTI's request for a statement on this in response to the contempt peti- that the Andhra Pradesh govern- P Singh Oberoi was pleasantly matter. Amritakalam : 8:41 pm - 10:10 pm tion filed by G Srinivas, a resident ment was ignoring the orders of surprised to have the whole plane This was the third time in the last Abhijit Muhurtham : 11:52 am - 12:45 pm of Telangana, that the AP govern- the National Green Tribunal. to himself when he boarded Air five weeks when a flight to Dubai ment continued to take up works Telangana government alleges India's flight from Amritsar to had just one passenger. in violation of the Tribunal orders. that Rayalaseema and RDS projects Dubai with an economy-class tick- On May 19, a 40-year-old man VIJAYAWADA The NGT Chennai bench also are being constructed without et in hand. named Bhavesh Javeri was the WEATHER directed the Krishna Water Mana- obtaining relevant clearances. Oberoi, who holds a golden visa lone passenger on Emirates' gement Board to give a status rep- On Thursday, the Krishna River that allows 10-year long residency Mumbai-Dubai flight. Three days Forecast: Partly cloudy ort on the Rayalaseema LI scheme. Management Board (KRMB) in the UAE, was the sole passenger later, another man named Oswald Temp: 34/26 The Tribunal adjourned the asked the Andhra Pradesh govern- on the national carrier's Dubai- Rodrigues was the lone passenger Humidity: 48% case to July 12. ment to stop work on the project bound three-hour flight that on Air India's Mumbai-Dubai Sunrise: 5:44 am Earlier, the Telangana state gov- until the Detailed Project Report departed from Amritsar around flight. Sunset: 06:53 pm ernment, which has been vehe- (DPR) was approved. 3.45 am on Wednesday, an official During the flight, he snapped and paced up and down the aircraft Current Weather Conditions mently opposing the Rayalaseema said. pictures with the crew members multiple times without any hin- 2 Updated JUNE 25, 2021 5:00 PM 2 VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JUNE 26, 2021 vijayawada 02

he quest to make innova- social peace? Ttive policies is a recurring 12. How have some theme for policy-makers, par- states been able to modify ticular when faced with The nature of innovation in policy-making traditional master plans to unforeseen events like the create a relatively flexible, current pandemic. to lead to dual-positive out- more successful than others in ers? open-ended vision of their One way is to frame policy comes. Let us see some exam- The way forward for administrators is to leveraging urban design pro- 9.How have some states future growth with a strate- questions in an unconvention- ples of reframing policy issues. posals as a way of redevelop- learnt from past efforts? gic outlook? Why and how al way. Typically, public poli- 1. How to make states resist the natural tendency to simplify ing underutilized areas? How Why have some monitoring have some cities built on cy goals are often cast in succeed in attracting private policy issues into two opposite categories. have some states been able to and evaluation efforts been their competitive advantages either/or terms, implying a investment and create a pos- Such simplification makes administrators enhance traffic mobility more useful to policy mak- as compared to other cities, zero-sum situation: for exam- itive business environment through urban design and ers than others? Under what while also spreading the ple, either economic growth without jeopardizing envi- comfortable because it is easier to make infrastructure planning with- conditions does organiza- benefits of growth to low- or social redistribution; either ronmental standards? Is it sense of a messy world than make out decreasing the housing tional learning lead to income residents? encouragement of private possible to achieve this with- decisions. options for the urban poor? capacity building? The way forward for investment or enforcement out providing large subsidies 8. How have some states 10.How have some states administrators is to resist the of regulations; either enhance- to big businesses? How to managed to incorporate new been able to translate polit- natural tendency to simpli- ment of standards of service ensure that increased private ple, how can cities be man- How to formalize informal information and communi- ical promises into technical- fy policy issues into two provisions or universal service investment would lead to aged in order to generate new housing areas without either DR. SAMEER SHARMA cation technology into ly-feasible and bureaucrati- opposite categories. Such delivery; either historical higher employment rates in sources of revenue, tap drastically lowering planning urban management without cally-manageable efforts for simplification makes admin- preservation or moderniza- cities? domestic capital markets, and infrastructure standards the need for radical restruc- city development? Why were istrators comfortable tion through urban renewal, 2. Making states and cities enhance credit worthiness, or dramatically increasing the agencies? How have some turing of the data collection some states able to imple- because it is easier to make and so on. These are viewed successful in renewing land and reform their local admin- cost of maintenance? cities succeeded in creating a process, which is expensive ment politically unpopular sense of a messy world than as diametrically opposite types uses to facilitate economic istration while also delivering 5. How to make the regula- cadre of "volunteer bureau- and institutionally difficult policies, such as increasing make decisions. One way to oSuch orthodox assumptions growth without accentuating services to the urban poor? tory institutions of some states crats" who closely interact to implement? Why have user fees for services, with- innovate is to "complexify" do not engender creative spatial segregation of different How to link asset formation to more effective in promoting with service users and create some cities succeeded better out provoking major protest problems in a way that leads thinking on how to achieve income groups, or deepening asset maintenance? public safety while also a two-way flow of information than others in utilizing e- from previously subsidized to dual-positive, as opposed policies that lead to dual- inequalities in service provi- 4. How to make states suc- attracting private investment? between city residents and governance applications to groups? to zero-sum, outcomes. positive, rather than zero- sion? cessful in incorporating infor- Why have some regulatory municipal agencies? enhance the quality of ser- 11. Why have some sum, outcomes. One way is to 3. How to make cities reap mal and unauthorized settle- agencies performed better 7. How have some states vices, particularly to the states been relatively more (Author has a PhD from look at innovations as policies the benefits of administrative ments into their social, phys- than others? used urban design initiatives urban poor? Why has e- successful than others in USA and a DLitt from which bridge supposedly and fiscal decentralization, ical and legal infrastructure? 6. How to tailor institution- to enhance livability without governance actually mediating land- related con- Kanchi University. The competing public policy goals, which resulted from the How to encourage states to al practices so that they restricting the access of the strengthened traditional flicts? How have some cities article is based on his and frame policy questions in Constitution (74th enable capital accumulation in enhance the morale and per- urban poor to public spaces? governance mechanisms in managed to prevent com- research and practice and a way that have the potential Amendment) Act? For exam- the urban informal economy? formance of public sector Why have some states been some cities but not in oth- munal conflict and foster views are personal)

HC division bench stays... State logs lowest positivity Demand up, makers of soy Continued from Page 1 food look at US for supply There are 660 ZPTCs and 9,984 MPTCs in Andhra SNV SUDHIR rate in more than 2 months n Pradesh, of which 126 ZPTCs VIJAYAWADA and 2,363 MPTCs were elect- USA's IP soybeans imported by ed unanimously during the PNS n VIJAYAWADA to the list. Even the Covid-19 second beginning of the election In 24 hours, East Godavari wave appears to have ebbed, Asian countries process in March 2020. Andhra Pradesh on Friday Over 230 Black fungus reported 909, Chittoor 708 demand has shifted towards Elections to 534 ZPTCs registered the lowest positivi- and West Godavari 591 fresh protein rich foods that help Vijayawada: In the USA, Identity processors in India have and 7,621 MPTCs were held ty rate of 4.8 per cent in daily deaths in AP: Health dept cases. Three districts regis- build immunity. However, Preserved (IP) is a practice of already imported US non-GM on April 8, following an order coronavirus cases in more than tered 300-plus cases each, makers of soy-based foods - segregating crops throughout food specialty soybeans. from a division bench of the two months as 91,849 tests Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh 19 deaths in the state, also three districts 200-plus each known to be cheaper alterna- the process of production, "Fortunately, there are non-GM High Court. turned out 4,458 fresh posi- has so far reported 237 Black topped in Black fungus and three more 100-plus each. tives to meat and with as many processing, and distribution in specialty food grade soybeans The division bench, on tives. Fungus (mucormycosis) fatalities, accounting for 41. Vizianagaram continued to health benefits - are finding it order to deliver a specific trait grown in the United States with April 7, gave the green signal The state completed 2.15 deaths, the Health Department Guntur district logged the report new cases in double difficult to produce them due or the quality to the end market. specific varieties and traits for to the SEC to hold the elec- crore tests so far that turned data said on Friday. In all, highest number of 563 cases digits, adding 64 to its count. to non-availability of soybeans These IP specialty beans have various soy food applications. tions, ordered that the count- out a total of 18,71,475 Covid- 3,148 mucormycosis cases so far while West Godavari had Chittoor again topped the locally. been created and customised These are IP and have been ing of votes should be put on 19 cases at an overall positiv- were reported in the state, it the lowest 21. SPS Nellore had toll chart with nine fresh fatal- While there are no food spe- with lower oil content, higher regularly preferred and supplied hold and results should not ity rate of 5.23 per cent. said. While 1,398 patients got only one mucormycosis ities, Krishna eight, Guntur cialty soybeans grown in India, inherent sucrose, low directly to soy food be declared. It referred the A health department bul- cured, 1,513 are still underg- fatality. five, East Godavari four, heavy import duty on Identity oligosaccharide (raffinose and manufactures in South East issue back to the single judge letin said 6,313 patients had oing treatment in various The data said 1,095 surgeries Kurnool, Srikakulam, Preserved (IP) soybeans pro- stachyose) and stable protein Asia, China, Japan and other bench to settle the issue. recovered from the infection hospitals. Chittoor, which has were performed for treatment Visakhapatnam and duced by the US is deterring structures making them highly countries," said Soy Food The SEC argued that the and 38 more succumbed in the highest number of Covid- of Black fungus. Vizianagaram two each. soy food manufacturers from suitable for soy food Promotion and Welfare four-week time for imple- the state in 24 hours ending 9 Anantapur, Kadapa, SPS importing the raw material. manufacturing. Association (SFPWA), president mentation of model code of am on Friday. 12,528 deaths, the Covid-19 cross the one lakh total coro- Nellore and West Godavari The manufacturers are looking These exclusive technical K Sarat Chandra Kumar. conduct was not made The overall recovery rate mortality rate stood at 0.67 per navirus cases mark on Friday. had one death each in a day. at the need to import at least features are attributed to SFPWA represents over 3,000 mandatory by the Supreme climbed to 96.67 per cent cent. With 79,676 cases, For the second consecutive 50,000 tonnes of IP beans produce high quality products small, medium and large-scale Court. It only gave a sugges- after 18,11,157 patients got Krishna became the 12th Vizianagaram is the only dis- day, Prakasam did not report from the US. with no off-smell and greater units across the country that tion, while hearing the case in cured so far. With a total of district in Andhra Pradesh to trict that has not yet made it any fresh fatality. India doesn't grow the spe- acceptability. provide low-cost nutrition under a particular context. cialty food beans hence there The soymilk and tofu the "Nutrition Mission" of India. If the code is implement- is no supply and the soy food ed for four weeks, all the industry is using the same ongoing developmental Delta variant beans crushed for oil and soy- African countries to meet the works would come to a halt, Delta Plus variant of Covid... meal. growing demand as the Indian the SEC argued. found in more... "Inconsistent and inferior soybean is way too expensive. The ZPTC and elections in Continued from Page 1 The highest number of 20 raw soybean quality is the "The present rate of 45 per- AP have been in the news Continued from Page 1 Delta Plus variant cases was leading cause of dissatisfied cent basic duty, which comes since March 2020 when for- The Ministry said that as reported in Maharashtra, nine consumers wanting better to 57 percent after adding mer SEC Nimmagadda The Union government many as 48 cases of Delta Plus cases in Tamil Nadu, seven in taste, texture and flavour pro- other taxes etc., to import Ramesh Kumar deferred asserted that both the variant of the SARS-CoV-2 Madhya Pradesh, three in files. Indian soybeans are oil these beans from the US is not them, citing Covid spread. Covid-19 vaccines virus have been detected Kerala, two each in Gujarat and meal centric, suitable for commercially feasible for the –Covishield and Covaxin – across 10 states and one Union and Punjab, and one each in animal utilisation. There are food processing purposes," work against SARS-CoV-2 Territory, with the majority Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, no food specialty soybeans Agarwal said. AI flies to Dubai variants like the Alpha, Beta, found in Maharashtra. Jammu and Kashmir and grown in the country, thus The industry submitted a Gamma and Delta. It added Chittoor DMHO Dr Srihari Rajasthan. supply does not exist. While all mium. Unfortunately, this representation toPrime from Amritsar... that the second wave of Rao said that a person from He said that health officials Sujeet Singh said Delta Plus Indian beans are non-GM, does not qualify to satisfy the Minister Narendra Modi Covid-19 is not yet over in Tirumalareddy Nagar, collected 40 samples at ran- variant signifies Delta variant they are also treated as com- specialty food characteristics recently to favour the soy Continued from Page 1 the country as 75 districts Tirupati was admitted to the dom and were sent to the with an additional mutation modity beans regardless of and do not match up with the food processing industry by still have more than 10 per Sri Venkateswara Institute of CCMB for tests in April. The and termed as B.1.617.2.1. the end use, be it in the food quality standards and expec- considering this smaller quan- Flights on India-Dubai routes cent prevalence and 92 dis- Medical Sciences (SVIMS) on report received from the He said the ‘plus’ in the or feed industry," Soy Food tations for producing retail tity of food specialty non- were one of the most lucra- tricts have 5-10 per cent April 3 with Covid symp- CCMB on June 23 confirmed name of Delta Plus does not Promotion and Welfare end products the consumer's GM soybeans be imported tive ones for carriers in the prevalence of the coron- toms. “On April 4, a sample that this person had tested denote more virulence. “The Association vice president desire. "As a result, many from the US on a zero or min- pre-pandemic times due to avirus. was drawn for testing and on positive for Delta Plus variant. ‘plus’ is an addition of an Sumit Agarwal told The Indian soy food processors are imum possible import duty. high demand. However, since The Union government April 5, test reports confirmed Sujeet Singh, director of existing variant. It does not Pioneer. now forced to shut down," "These beans can be allowed to the onset of the pandemic, has advised strict surveil- that he was Covid positive. the National Centre for mean that it is stronger than He said that when soybeans Agarwal said. be imported from the US with traffic on India-Dubai routes lance and stringent public Covid treatment was given Disease Control (NCDC), said Delta. At least the name does are needed for food applica- Last year, India imported "zero" duty under tariff rate have taken a major hit. health measures in the dis- and the patient recovered fully on Friday that 48 cases had not. If scientific evidence sug- tions, Indian producers grade approximately 5,00,000 metric quota since food specialty India and its aviation sec- tricts reporting new variants and was subsequently dis- been registered in 18 districts gests so in future, we will and select the best beans from tonnes of duty -free soybeans soybeans are not grown in the tor had been especially reel- of concern. charged,” Dr Srihari Rao said. across the country. inform the public about it.” the lot and sell them at a pre- for crush purposes from country," he added. ing during April and May this year due to the pandemic's second wave, which is reced- ing currently. Violate orders Twitter denies ED raids Maha India suspended its sched- Will declare results... Jagan ready to... uled international flights on on RLIP... access to Minister... Continued from Page 1 high-powered committee former... March 23, 2020, when the which will be constituted Continued from Page 1 the Opposition never thought first wave struck the country. Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 The apex court had on would devise the assessment Continued from Page 1 about the future of the stu- However, special internation- Thursday told Andhra scheme. Venkatramaiah alleged that dents," he said. al flights have been operating The Telangana State govern- The account was subsequent- Pradesh government that it "We will follow the timeline The agency's probe is focused Naidu, Lokesh and some other Venkatramaiah said that under Vande Bharat Mission ment had earlier written to ly unblocked after a warning. was not convinced of the pre- of July 31 and declare the on the allegation that illicit TDP leaders are deriving the High Court dismissed a since May 2020 and under air the KRMB, objecting to the Confronting Twitter, cautionary measures suggest- results," he said, adding that if funds were generated in the sadistic pleasure from the can- petition filed against the new bubble pacts formed with construction of RLIP by AP. Prasad said it was apparent ed by the state for holding the examination was conduct- transfer, posting of police cellation of SSC and accreditation policy hence around 27 countries since KRMB member RK Meena’s that his statements calling out Class 12 board exams and had ed then the declaration of personnel in Maharashtra Intermediate exams. "They the government will start July 2020. letter on Thursday was in the high handedness and said unless satisfied that there results would have gone in and if illegal extortion was are not bothered that the the accreditation process Flights between India and response to Telangana’s objec- arbitrary actions of the will be no fatality due to August. done by the cops as claimed future of the students is getting from June 28. He said that the UAE have also been oper- tions. microblogging platform, par- Covid, it will not allow them. Dave said if the entire coun- by Singh in his complaint. bleak without exams. Our applications for accredita- ating under an air bubble In its letter to the KRMB, ticularly sharing clips of inter- The bench was hearing a try is going in one direction, The ED has powers to government had decided to tion can be made now and arrangement. the Telangana government views to TV channels and the plea seeking directions to state then the state of Andhra attach assets of the accused conduct the exams with all accreditations would be had pointed out that the powerful impact had "clear- governments not to hold Pradesh would also go the during the investigation stage precautionary measures but issued to all eligible. NGT had in February given ly ruffled its feathers". board exams in view of the same way. and later file charge sheets CHICKEN a report not to take up the "Friends! Something high- Covid-19 pandemic. "We appreciate the practical against them before a Singh RATES `/KG irrigation works of ly peculiar happened today. "Considering the matter and very pragmatic stand was shunted out from the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation. Twitter denied access to my and the way it has progressed, taken by the state. We wish prime post after the role of Dressed/With Skin `190 In his letter, Meena men- account for almost an hour on although we had made full you could have appeared policeman Sachin Waze sur- Without Skin `216 tioned that the NGT had the alleged ground that there preparations for the examina- before us earlier," the bench faced during investigation of Broiler at Farm `131 ordered Andhra Pradesh in was a violation of the Digital tion. Looking at the senti- said, adding that probably the explosive-laden SUV February to stop work on the Millennium Copyright Act of ments expressed by the court, what was discussed on found parked near Mukesh project. The NGT had also the USA and subsequently I had a discussion with the Thursday was avoidable. Ambani's house in Mumbai. EGG directed the KRMB to review allowed me to access the Chief Minister yesterday and Dave said the bench was In his letter to Chief and submit details of the account," Prasad said. I advised them. They have also right and if something unfore- Minister Uddhav Thackeray RATES `/100 RLIP. The incident comes at a decided to cancel the exam," seen would have happened, after he was removed as Police VIJAYAWADA 550 He also reminded that the time when the US digital Dave told the bench during "then it would weigh on our Commissioner, Singh had HYDERABAD 519 Andhra Pradesh government giant has been engaged in a the hearing conducted hearts." alleged that Deshmukh had did not cooperate with the tussle with the Indian govern- through video-conferencing "This is very unpredictable asked Waze to extort over Rs VISAKHAPATNAM 557 board members during their ment over the new social on Friday. and very harsh," the bench 100 crore a month from bars RETAIL PRICE `5.50 (IN VIJAYAWADA) visit to the project area. media rules. Dave said in 10 days, a said. and restaurants of Mumbai.

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Six Corporators State-run hospitals to have GMP, elected to VMC standing panel WHO standard medicines: Jagan PNS n VIJAYAWADA Six Corporators were on PNS n VIJAYAWADA the authorities to ensure that rate of 96.67 percent, higher Friday elected to the medical services for these ail- than the national average. Standing Committee of Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan ments are available in the state The officials informed him the Vijayawada Reddy on Friday directed offi- by prioritising the establish- that 76.51 percent of beds in Municipal Corporation. cials to ensure that all medi- ment of specialty hospitals in private hospitals are occupied Municipal cines used in government hos- the hubs. by patients under Arogyasri Commissioner V pitals, including ESI hospitals, Jagan said that the construc- and the number of calls to ‘104’ Prasanna Venkatesh said meet GMP and WHO stan- tion of 16 new medical colleges, has dropped significantly, with that Y Tirupathamma JSP leader alleges dards. revamping the existing 11 just 1,021 calls on June 25. from division 64, During a review meeting on medical colleges and bringing Regarding Black fungus, the Kalapala Ambedkar Covid control and vaccina- up health hubs will strengthen officials said that there are 3,148 from Division 5, P tion at his camp office here, the the health sector in the state. cases, where surgeries were per- Chaitanya Reddy from cash-for-jobs scam Chief Minister said that special He directed the officials to formed on 1,095 people and Division 42, K PNS n VIJAYAWADA further asked why Municipal attention should be paid to san- expedite construction work on 1,398 have been discharged. Lakshmipathi from divi- Commissioner V Prasanna itation in hospitals and to the the 16 new medical colleges The infection has claimed 237 sion 29, T Rami Reddy Alleging that leaders of the rul- Venkatesh was tight-lipped food provided to patients along and complete them on war lives, the officials said. from division 17 and ing party are extorting money over the issue. with the hospital maintenance footing. He also asked them to As far as oxygen plants are Mahadevu Appaji Rao from aspirants by promising to Mahesh demanded and medical infrastructure identify sites for health hubs to concerned, officials stated that from division 53 were provide jobs in the Vijayawada Municipal Minister Botsa with regular monitoring. monitor attendance of doctors, that all bills pertaining to be set up close to the habitats, the government is setting up elected as Standing Municipal Corporation, Jana Satyanarayana respond to his He instructed the officials to nurses, and other staff. Arogyasri, ‘104’ and ‘108’ are as it would attract investments. 134 Oxygen Generation (PSA) Committee members. Sena party spokesperson PV allegations of illegal appoint- prepare a SOP ensuring prop- Discussing Nadu-Nedu in cleared within 21 days. With Meanwhile, the officials plants across the state, focusing Venkatesh, along with Mahesh on Friday accused ments in the VMC, inquire er mechanism in place to hospitals and health hubs, the regard to health-hubs, offi- informed the Chief Minister on establishment of generation Mayor Rayana Endowments Minister into the matter and take stern ensure sanitation and mainte- Chief Minister said that main- cials submitted a report that the number of active? plants in hospitals with more Bhagyalakshmi visited Velampalli Srinivas Rao and action against the people nance. The Chief Minister said tenance should be prioritised in explaining that more people are cases have come down below than 50 beds. Officials said that various areas of the city Vijayawada Mayor R involved. that a special officer must be all the works taken up under going to other states for cancer, 50,000 with only 5.23 percent 97 plants will be set up by on Friday and inspected Bhagyalakshmi of collecting He also challenged Minister appointed to see that all hospi- the programme and that heart disease and paediatric of positivity rate, where in six September and the remaining the ongoing special san- Rs 2 lakh from each aspirant Velampalli Srinivasa Rao and tals have access to infrastruc- patients must receive better ser- surgeries. districts it is even less than five 37 are expected to be complet- itation drive. on the pretext of filling 150 Mayor Bhagyalakshmi, saying ture, proper sanitation, and to vices. He told officials to ensure The Chief Minister directed percent and with a recovery ed by next March. The Mayor instructed vacant posts in the corpora- that he would produce proof of the officials to bring tion. huge amounts changing hands. about awareness among However, he did not give “Where did Bhagyalakshmi people on segregation of any proof to back his accusa- get the money to buy a brand dry and wet waste. tions, but said that it would be new Kia car within three TDP: CM’s inefficiency cost Venkatesh instructed offi- revealed at a later date. months of assuming charge as TDP demands NCW cials to collect data from “How can they fill vacancies Mayor?” Mahesh asked. every person during the in Vijayawada Municipal He also demanded Chief household fever survey as Corporation without issuing a Minister YS Jaganmohan AP Rs 17,000 cr investment inquiry into atrocities it would help to identify notification?” Mahesh sought Reddy to take action against Covid-19 patients. to know. The Jana Sena leader Velampalli Srinivasa Rao. PNS n VIJAYAWADA TDP national general secre- on women tary Nara Lokesh on Friday held the YSRCP PNS n VIJAYAWADA the Disha Mobile Vehicles PESB recommends MECON Government's “retrogressive were not coming to the rescue policies” responsible for the Telugu Mahila AP president of the women,” she alleged. decision of Reliance and Vangalapudi Anita on Friday Anita alleged that the Chief chief Bhatt as RINL CMD Tryton companies to with- appealed to the National Minister, his Advisors and draw their multi-crore Commission for Women Ministers were just trying to PNS n VIJAYAWADA the news since a few months as instrumental in formulation of investments from Andhra (NCW) to order an inquiry keep the women under the the Centre had announced Strategic Management Plan Pradesh. into the rising atrocities delusion of immediate help The Public Enterprises strategic disinvestment of the 2025 for the company and Lokesh deplored that with against women in AP after the from the Disha Police Stations. Selection Board (PSEB) that Vizag based steel plant which was responsible for all mergers the exit of Reliance and YSRCP formed the govern- “That remains an illusion since met on Friday recommended is being sternly opposed by the and acquisition activities of the Tryton, AP has lost invest- ment in the State two years the atrocities are continuing MECON Ltd chairman and trade unions and also by all the firm. ments worth Rs 17,000 crore ago. against women. The atrocity managing director Atul Bhatt political parties. Bhatt has also served in in just a matter of two days. Anita wrote to the NCW committed on a woman at chairman and managing direc- Atul Bhatt took charge as ArcelorMittal as general “The YSRCP government is chairperson urging her to Sitanagaram pushkar ghats tor of the Vizag-based RINL. chairman and managing manager (mergers destroying the existing job send a team to probe the on the Krishna river bank on Incumbent RINL chairman director of MECON and acquisition) opportunities on one hand unchecked attacks, molesta- June 19 this year is a clear and managing director PK Limited in October based in and it’s not creating new jobs tion and murder of women in example of the failure of the Rath had retired last month. 2016. He is a London, UK on the other. The job calen- AP. The TDP leader under- Disha Act,” she wrote. Following this, the PSEB which chemical engi- and as dar released by the Chief has lost thousands of job leader prior to 2019, scored the need for the NCW Anita deplored that though comes under the Union neer from IIT, country Minister was only meant to opportunities that would Jaganmohan Reddy to take a serious view of the the atrocities on women were Ministry of Personnel And Delhi and a manager coat his fake regime with have been created by these promised to fill 2.30 lakh deteriorating law and order sit- on the rise, the Jaganmohan Public Grievances, launched a postgraduate in based in colourful lies and betrayals,” companies,” Lokesh claimed. government jobs. After com- uation which was proving to Reddy regime was not doing search by issuing a notification. Management Tehran, Lokesh alleged. He said that the US-based ing to power, the Chief be an increasing threat for the anything to take deterrent After the interview that was from IIM, Iran. He In a statement here, he Tryton signed an MoU to Minister is not even talking safety of women as a whole. action against the culprits. conducted recently, Atul Bhat Calcutta. has also said Reliance has withdrawn invest several thousands of about this. Now, just 36 jobs “The NCW should take The government is just paint- has been recommended by Prior to joining worked in Tata its plan to set up industry in crores in AP. The YSRCP were announced under immediate action in order to ing its party colours on the the PSEB as the new chief of MECON, he was exec- Steel for a num- AP, Tryton has decided to regime's hopeless policies Group 1 and another 400 put some confidence into the Disha Police Stations and vehi- RINL. utive director (Business ber of years, where he shift its unit from AP to drove away all these huge jobs in the police depart- AP women. The Disha Act, cles. The Disha Act remains a The state-run Navaratna Development and Corporate started his career as a gradu- Telangana. “With this, AP investments. As Opposition ment, Lokesh said. the Disha Police Stations and non-starter,” Antia wrote. steelmaker RINL has been in Planning) in NMDC and was ate trainee in 1986. PB Siddhartha ITDA PO arrested bags HYM When Kapil Dev’s miracle men conquered maiden World Cup PNS n ELURU PNS n HYDERABAD champions West Indies in the Zimbabwe by five wickets. Srikkanth making 38 - the Buttayigudem police have historic final. The trophy win However, their campaign suf- highest individual score of the arrested RV Suryanarayana, certificate June 25 may have been black- inspired and boosted the fered twin jolts with back-to- innings. For the West Indies, ITDA Poject Officer in Kota PNS n VIJAYAWADA ened in India's calendar for morale of a nation of 750 mil- back defeats against Australia Sir Andy Roberts picked 3/32, Ramachandrapuram of ever by the Emergency that lion, and still continues to be (162 runs) and West Indies while Malcolm Marshal, West Godavari district, on Vijayawada-based PB was imposed in 1975. But a fount of inspiration. (66 runs).The team regained Michael Holding and Larry charges of harassment. Siddhartha College of Arts what happened eight years It's been 38 years to this day momentum with a remark- Gomes took two wickets each. He was pro- and Science made a distinc- later in the cricket field on the when India became the ODI able performance against West Indies lost their first duced before tion of achieving "Good same date, June 25, 1983 --- World Champions beating Zimbabwe, thanks to Kapil's wicket for just five runs before the First Class Hygiene Practices" certifica- the day when Kapil's devils the then two-time defending 175* as he singlehandedly recovering to 50/1. However, Judicial tion conferred by HYM defeated the West Indies to champions in an incredible lifted India from the depths of from thereon, India kept land- Magistrate in international certifications, wrest India's maiden World final. India weren't even 17/5 to 266/8 in 60 overs. ing regular blows with Jangareddyg- Hyderabad, said the college Cup glory -- an unforgettable among the favourites, but a India went on to win by 31 Mohinder Amarnath and udem on Friday and principal Dr M Ramesh. chapter opened in the coun- young captain in Kapil Dev runs. Madan Lal taking three wick- was remanded for 14 days. "Ours is the first college try's sports history. led them to a triumph that India crushed Australia by ets each. The ITDA PO was later shift- in Telugu states to secure It was, and is still, a mem- would go on to revolutionize 118 runs before beating hosts West Indies were bowled ed to the Rajahmundry this prestigious certificate orable day when Kapil Dev, the game in India and sow the England in the semifinal to out for 140 in 52 overs as Central Jail. based on sanitation and the Indian captain lifted for seeds of the country becom- book a date with West Indies India completed a dramatic Suryanarayana was recent- cleanliness measures adopt- the first time the coveted ing a cricket powerhouse. trophy after his team's stun- ment with a confidence- as well as destiny. 43-run win to become the sec- ly placed under suspension ed in the campus to prevent World Cup trophy in the The Indian cricket team ning win over the West Indies boosting win over the West Batting first, India were ond ever ODI World Cup following a complaint that he Covid spread,” Dr Ramesh iconic Lord's balcony after his recalled the 'historic' day with at Lord's. Indies by 34 runs and in their bowled out for a low 183 in champions and the first from was sexually harassing a said. team stunned defending a picture of Kapil receiving the India opened the tourna- next match; they beat 54.4 overs with opener Kris Asia. woman.

Man hacked to death in broad TS leaders attack AP govt, real target is Sharmila’s party M L MELLY MAITREYI the past because of spineless Targeting the Centre, he said way. He was responsible for the daylight n HYDERABAD Congress leaders in the region that the BJP government backwardness of Telangana PNS n VIJAYAWADA who had allowed projects that should wake up and give time- and migration of Palamur peo- There is more to it than meets did injustice to people here and lines to the Brijesh Kumar ple and diversion of water to Unidentified assailants bru- the eye in Telangana Ministers’ the same leaders were now rais- Tribunal for determining the Pothireddypadu depriving tally hacked a man to death present diatribe against the ing a hue and cry that injustice share of Andhra and Telangana drinking water to people of in broad daylight in Andhra Pradesh government was being done to Telangana. in Krishna waters. Palamuru. Vijayawada on Friday, send- for going with its ‘illegal’ works The Telangana movement itself While Telangana Chief Noticeably, Srinivas Goud ing shock waves among the on the Rayalaseema Lift was in protest against the injus- Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao targeted late YSR more in an denizens. The victim, iden- Irrigation and RDS right canal. tice meted out to the region in had extended a hand of friend- apparent bid to counter tified as A Rama Rao from While the Telangana its share of river waters and irri- ship to AP CM Jagan Reddy for Sharmila’s political moves to Kandrika, suburban Ministers’ ire at AP’s transgres- gation rights, he underlined. utilizing the Godavari waters “bring back Rajanna rule in Vijayawada, was stabbed sions of orders relating to shar- Blaming the Union going waste into the sea, Telangana”. He said YSR had indiscriminately, leading to ing of irrigation waters and Government, Niranjan Reddy Jaganmohan Reddy was harassed every leader who his death on the spot. The schemes is justifiable, analysts said it was passing time with- betraying KCR’s trust by trying even uttered the name of murder took place at Durga point out that, in view of the out determining Telangana’s to take Krishna waters in an Telangana and the government Agraharam. Police reached professed cordial relations share in Krishna waters. unfair manner. those days claimed the lives of the spot and the Clues Team between the Chief Ministers of “Where does AP have perma- People were observing the many in the name of Maoists. began collecting evidence. Telugu states, they want to nent allocation of water to Centre’s apathy in protecting Without doing any earth work The team is also examining draw political mileage from the build projects now?” he ques- the interests of different States. in Telangana projects, the footage from the CCTV present situation by digging up tioned. AP gave it in writing The Centre should be proactive Andhra rulers took crores of cameras in the vicinity. The dirt and targeting the Congress Amidst all this, there was not to go ahead with the tect the rights of Telangana that they would take up in resolving the inter-State dis- rupees under mobilization police suspect that three as well as BJP leaders. some relief on Friday for the Rayalaseema LI project without over Krishna water. He said Rayalaseema project only after putes and let the States realise advances. The YSR govern- persons were involved in the This, the analysts reason, Telangana State after the environmental clearance. they would not tolerate any one allocation of water and secur- the potential of their respective ment did not allow any hered- murder. The police sus- would help TRS stoke Telan- National Green Tribunal Agriculture Minister S. bulldozing Telangana’s rights ing all kinds of approvals. natural resources, he said. itary vocations to grow and pecting that disputes gana sentiments again ahead of warned specifically that the AP Niranjan Reddy in Wanaparthy and taking up new irrigation The actions of AP govern- Minister Srinivas Goud, banned toddy. Even in respect between the two groups on the Huzurabad by-election and Chief Secretary would have to district on Friday, lashed out at projects. “Telangana is a sepa- ment were unconstitutional speaking in Delhi, said that AP of recruitment through the the settlement of a love turn the heat against late YS face serious consequences the Congress leaders for their rate State and we will not allow and against the provisions of Chief Minister Jagan Reddy APPSC, the then Andhra rulers affair may have been the Rajasekhar Reddy’s daughter should the state violate its failure to protect Telangana anyone to take even a drop of the AP Reorganisation Act and was resorting to blatant water favoured Andhra candidates cause of the murder. YS Sharmila, who is getting order. region’s interests in the com- water against our rights,” he ran contrary to the principles theft and his father late though Telangana candidates The police registered a ready to launch her political The NGT had previously bined State and at the BJP lead- declared emphatically. of natural justice, Niranjan Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy had did well in written examina- case and investigation is on. party in the first week of July. ordered the AP government ers’ inaction even now to pro- Telangana had suffered in Reddy said. ‘looted’ Telangana in every tion, Srinivas Goud alleged. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JUNE 26, 2021 vijayawada 04 Housing project Accused in Tadepalli gang rape 11 years on, Kadapa-B’lore will form 17.5 K new villages: case identified: Home Minister Housing Minister PNS n GUNTUR rail line still a pipe dream PNS n ONGOLE Home Minister Sucharitha has G GOPIKRISHNA was laid from Kadapa to said that the accused in the n KADAPA Ganganapalle and Pendlimurri. Housing Minister Ch Tadepalli gang-rape case have As much as 311.84 acres of land Ranganath Raju has said that been identified. The details will Tardy progress of the works of was acquired and construction 17,500 new villages will come be officially disclosed once the Kadapa-Bangalore railway of 54 small bridges and six into existence as part of the the investigation is completed, line, for which foundation stone bridges was taken up. For this, project to build Jagananna she said. was laid with much fanfare on Rs. 199.2 crore was spent. In the colonies in the State. Addressing a seminar September 1, 2010 by the then second phase, the Pendlimarri Addressing a review meet- organised to create awareness minister of state for railways K - Rayachot, Rayachoti - ing here on Friday, he said about the Disha app at the H Muniyappa is a monument Valmikipuram line will be the government was provid- Nallapadu Zilla Parishad High for indifference of both the taken up. Madanapalle Road- ing construction materials to School in the district on Friday, Central and State governments. Madagatta line (Andhra ensure that the houses built Sucharita said the accused The people of the district are Pradesh border) and by the poor last long. could escape if their names about the need to download downloaded the Disha app in wondering as to when the pro- Madagatta - Mulabagal He said electricity and were disclosed in advance. the Disha app. the last two days, she said and ject, which was taken up by the (Karnataka state border) line water facilities would be A young woman was raped Stating that the government observed that some youths Centre in partnership with the would be completed in the provided in Jagananna by unidentified assailants on had enacted the Disha Act for were trapping girls in the State, will see the light of the third phase. In the fourth colonies. June 19 while she was going to the protection of women, the name of love and then killing day. phase, the Kadapa-Benghazi He urged the public repre- Pushkar Ghat at River Krishna Home Minister said about 15 them. Muniyappa had then said the railway line was designed to be sentatives and officials to in Sitanagar near Tadepalli lakh people had downloaded Sucharita said that steps project was the brainchild of constructed between take the programme forward along with her fiance. the Disha app so far. were being taken to set up the then chief minister of the Rajasekhar Reddy. However, phases. Mulabagal and Kolar. with good coordination. Sucharita said Chief The Home Minister said forensic science laboratories at undivided Andhra Pradesh late the dream is yet to become a As part of the expansion of Chief Minister YS Jagan The government will pro- Minister YS Jagan Mohan that the Disha app would be various places in the State. As Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. Eleven reality. the rail network, the Ministry Mohan Reddy has undertaken vide sand free of cost to Reddy had directed her to useful for women when their many as 18 Disha police sta- years have elapsed since the The Kadapa-Bangalore rail- of Railways and the State gov- and implemented several wel- houses built by the poor, the launch a special drive to cre- safety was in danger. tions were set up across the foundation was laid for the pro- way line was approved as part ernments have prepared plans fare schemes. Thousands of housing minister said. ate awareness among women More than 50,000 people State, she recalled. ject but not much has been of the Union Budget for the and comprehensive reports to crores of rupees are being spent Minister of Power Balineni done. Little progress has been financial year 2008-09. expedite the completion of to fulfil his promises even dur- Srinivasa Reddy said that made since present Chief Construction work on the rail- railway projects in joint part- ing the Corona crisis. However, underground power lines Minister Y S Jagan Mohan way line had started with an nership mode. As part of it, the his government is doing pre- will be set up in the Reddy came to power two estimated cost of Rs 1,000 Rail Infrastructure cious little to take forward the Jagananna colonies. Balineni lauds aqua body’s services years ago. Expectations rose in crore and 1,531 acres of land Development Corporation was project which his father late The minister made sever- the district when YSR Congress was to be acquired for the 258- set up. To this extent, an agree- Rajasekhar Reddy dreamt of al suggestions to the author- PNS n ONGOLE Party (YSRCP) headed by Jagan km railway line. The project is ment has been reached between gifting to the people of Kadapa ities. Mohan Reddy came to power targeted to be completed in a the Central and State govern- district. Education Minister Dr Minister of State for Power, Forests, with the people of the district total of five years. But, at the ments. According to the agree- Kadapa district CPI secretary Adimulapu Suresh was also Environment and Science and Technology aspiring for fulfillment of the end of 11 years since the pro- ment, the Centre and the State Gujjala Eswaraiah, warned that present. Balineni Srinivasa Reddy has lauded the rep- dreams of late Rajasekhar ject got underway, just Rs 193.2 governments will have to bear Chief Minister Jagan Mohan resentatives of the All India Aquaculture Reddy. crore has been allotted for land half the cost of construction of Reddy should respond positive- Association for their services. It may be recalled that even acquisition. the project. ly and release the State govern- Representatives of the association's Guntur- Jagan Mohan Reddy, who An amount of Rs 58 crore The construction phases are ment's share to ensure that the Prakasam unit handed over a cheque for Rs 12.5 spoke at a function organized was allocated for the construc- as follows: In the first phase, an Kadapa-Bangalore railway line lakh to Srinivas Reddy at his residence on Friday in connection with the founda- tion of the railway line in 2016- allocation of Rs 153 crore was works were completed. He for improving the facilities at the Ongole secretary M Rama Murthy Raju and treasurer tion-laying ceremony in 20220 17 and Rs 200 crore in 2017-18 made. The Railways was spent warned that an agitation would GGH. They said they were doing their part to Subbaraju. in his capacity as the then as part of the first phase of the Rs 20 crore out of Rs 89 crore be launched if the State govern- help the government combat the current The programme was attended by Fisheries Kadapa MP, had said that the project. The Railways has on land acquisition. Up to 21.8 ment failed to take steps to Corona crisis. Joint Director Chandrasekhar Reddy, GGH Kadapa-Bangalore railway line decided to undertake the km of line construction was expedite the project works by Among those who met the minister were RMO Venugopal Reddy, Special Officer Kripa was the dream project of late Kadapa-Bangalore line in four undertaken at this stage. Track releasing its share of funds. association president Mohan Kumar, general Rao. Deadline for housing works Four swept away in Penna Double whammy: sacrosanct: WG Collector river, three bodies fished out No space, no PNS n NARASAPURAM PNS n KADAPA West Godavari District A picnic to River Penna, near Watery grave for two kids staff at RTI office Collector Kartikeya Mishra Pushpagiri in Valluru mandal of GUNTUR: Tragedy has struck Shyamarajapuram village in Durgi on Friday directed the officials the district has turned tragic for mandal of the district with the death of two children. Two children MARTHI SUBRAHMANYAM to focus on meeting the July 4 a family. - Battula Jaswant (9) and Yadava (8) - went to the village suburbs n AMARAVATI deadline for grounding of According to police, son of to play cricket on Thursday evening and did not return. A search housing works. Pervez Abdul Rashid (18), daugh- was launched for their whereabouts and they were found dead in The RTI Commissioners, who Addressing a review meet- ter Pathan Javeria (12), his rela- the Buggavagu dam on Friday. They were suspected to have acci- are supposed to oversee and Old RTI Commissioners and (below) ing with MPDOs, Tahsildars as tives Pathan Anusha Khan (15) dentally drowned but the police are yet to confirm the reason enforce the Right to Information the newly-appointed dignitaries well as Deputy Engineers plots of Jagananna Colonies them to play an active role in and Abdul Wahida Khan (19) and behind the deaths. The bodies of the two children were recovered Act, are sadly left with no chairs (DEs) and Executive Engineers should be completed within the process of housing works other relatives - all numbering 20 with the help of Durgi police. A pall of gloom descended on the vil- to sit on. The chairman and (EEs) of the Housing depart- four days. The officials should in view of the likelihood of - were on their way to Pushpagiri lage as the family members of the deceased mourned the children. members of the AP Human ment here, the Collector coordinate with local public heavy rains next month. He village for a picnic on Thursday Rights Commission (APHRC) directed the officials to set a representatives and speed up said all basic amenities like afternoon. After reaching the office in Hyderabad are already target of grounding of works the works. drinking water, pipelines and river, they had fun. All four were drowned. Their Javeria, Anusha Khan were fished facing criticism for not allotting related to more than 200 hous- The Collector asked the electricity were already provid- In the evening, Rashid first family members and relatives, out. seats for the staff. The issue es per day in every Jagananna officials to take to the notice of ed in the Jagananna Colonies. jumped into the river to rescue his who were on the river bank, cried However, the search operations finally went to the High Court. Colony layout. Due to good the local representatives the He wanted the officials to younger sister who was being out for help. were stopped late in the evening Similarly, the absence of a PA appointed shortly after. Again 'muhurthams' on July 1, 3 and technical problems encoun- create awareness among the swept away in the river when she The police reached the spot as it was getting dark, the police and an attendant for the chair- last month, Hariprasad Reddy 4, more works should be start- tered in the Yalamanchili, beneficiaries on the facilities went for a bath. and carried out extensive search said. Search operation resumed man at the APPSC office in and Chennareddy were appoint- ed on those dates by organsing Konteru, Palakoderu, provided by the government. When Rashid was going deep- operations with the help of locals, on Friday morning, but Wahida Vijayawada has become a dis- ed as RTI commissioners. With mega melas. Vissakoderu and Bhimavaram RDO P Padmavati was also er into the river, Anusha Khan relatives and expert swimmers. Khan's body remained untraced grace to the government. this, a total of eight commission- He said filling works in the Urban mandals. He asked present. and Wahida went to save him. The bodies of Abdul Rashid, when reports last came in. The situation is no different ers were appointed. They are in the RTI headquarters which based at the RTI headquarters in was set up at Mangalagiri after Mangalagiri. Complaints from Ready to serve the division of the State. various quarters are examined Black fungus drug racket busted, 10 held Without Chief Commissioner for information and forwarded Telugu people: during Chandrababu Naidu's to the authorities and depart- PNS n TIRUPATI of black fungus. actual cost of Rs 4,400. tenure, prominent lawyer Katta ments concerned. The arrested were from the SP Venkata Appala Naidu, Navneet Kaur Janardhan Rao, retired IPS offi- In fact, at the RTI office, the The Tiruchanur Urban police neighbouring Nellore and addressing the media, said, cer BV Ramana Kumar, retired daily workload of the commis- busted a black fungus drug Prakasam districts. While some “The accused have purchased PNS n TIRUPATI IFS officer Matangi Ravi Kumar sioners is high. The number of blackmarketing racket and of them were identified as the medicine from Chennai for and Ilapuram Raja were applications has been increasing arrested 10 persons on Friday. medical representatives, the Rs 4,400 and are selling it for Actress and Member of appointed as RTI commission- exponentially in recent times Acting on a tipoff, SP others were technicians in phar- higher rates in black market. Parliament Navneet Kaur from ers. Then, they did not have a due to the growing awareness Venkata Appalanaidu ordered maceutical firms and private We are investigating the source Amravati in Maharashtra, vis- problem with their salaries. The among all sections on the Right a special drive. Two teams hospitals. Targeting patients of the medicine in Tamil Nadu.” ited the Tirumala temple shrine RTI has been in trouble for to Information Act. The regula- under Tiruchanur police sta- with no knowledge regarding The SP appealed to the peo- and offered prayers to Lord some time after the change of tions allow for the appoint- Man caught selling liquor at home tion limits conducted the spe- the treatment, the gang sold 64 ple to consult the doctors and Venkateswara. government. The salaries of ment of up to 10 commission- cial drive, arrested 10 persons injections at prices ranging the nodal officers regarding She told the media here on RTI commissioners appointed ers. PNS n TIRUPATI Arunodayanagar in and seized 50 Amphotericin- from Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000 any doubt and not to get cheat- Friday that she was accused of by the previous government However, Hariprasad Reddy Jeevakona. B vials used for the treatment each, 10 times more than the ed by the mediators. obtaining a false caste certifica- have been suspended for a long and Chenna Reddy, who were The Alipiri police on Friday According to the police, tion. The Supreme Court grant- time. As it came to light in the appointed as RTI commission- seized Rs 3 lakh worth of teams led by Additional SP ed a stay on the Bombay High media, their salaries are being ers last month, do not have liquor bottles that were illegal- Arifulla, police officers made Court’s order in this regard, she paid regularly. rooms so far and they have to sit ly smuggled into the State surprise raids in Jeevakona added. She further said that she After Jagan Mohan Reddy in the conference room and per- from neighbouring and arrested the accused sell- had prayed to Lord became the CM, Ramesh Kumar form their duties. Due to the Karnataka. ing the illicit liquor in his Venkateswara seeking his bless- from Kadapa, who had retired lack of adequate number of The police seized 850 bot- house. ings to save the people from the from the Bengal cadre, was rooms in the present office, tles of one brand and 130 of A case was registered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Navneet appointed as the RTI Chief there is no place for the two new another from the possession police for further investigation Kaur said she would serve the Commissioner. Ravi Kumar was commissioners to sit. of the accused identified as and search is going on for the Telugu people if such an oppor- Adinaryana, a resident of the partners of the accused. tunity came to her. Staff complain of more workload

The RTI headquarters in plaints and appeals are received Probe on to free govt choultry from pvt individuals Mangalagiri is still staffed by five every day from different parts of former commissioners. There the State. The scrutiny section PNS n KAKINADA Endowments department at Deputy Commissioner spent, and what was done with were four commissioners examines them and presents Velangi in Karapa mandal of Medepalli Vijaya Raju inspect- the money when donations appointed in the previous govern- them to the commissioners. Apart In a case of gross neglect of East Godavari district which ed the properties of the choul- were stopped during the ment. Later, 65 staffers were from this, there are separate public property, a choultry has 58 acres of cultivable land try recently and ordered Corona period. appointed when another commis- Accounts and Administration belonging to the Endowments worth crores of rupees. Inspector Phaneedra to come The Deputy Commssioner sioner was appointed after the departments. An official said that department has been virtually 'Annadanam' programme is out with full details. said criminal cases would be new government was formed. the Public Information Officers encroached upon a group of held at the choultry every day Accordingly Phaneedra sub- filed in case of any financial Although the number of commis- (PIOs) of the departments con- private individuals. The income with the help of donations. Its mitted his report which said no deficit. He said the choultry was sioners has increased to eight cerned have not responded to generated by the choultry's founder-trustee has appointed record belonging to the choul- not painted or repaired and the since then, the workload in the their applications promptly and properties is being enjoyed by three persons unofficially and try is in the possession of the surroundings were not kept office has increased with the sought imposition of a fine of Rs the people who have managed started maintaining the records. Endowments department. clean. same number of staff. Each com- 25,000 or appropriate action to grease the palms of the offi- As per the rules and regula- With this, the Deputy He expressed concern saying missioner has one PA, one PS, against the officer. Meanwhile, the cials. tions of the Endowments Commissioner immediately that no property belonging to two data entry operators and two office staff say that the workload Finally, the higher officials of department, open auction is to appointed R Rajeswara Rao as the Endowments department attendants. Now, the two newly on them is high due to the high the department have entered be conducted once in three the Executive Officer of the would be in such a state of appointed RTI commissioners last number of complainants. They are the scene to reclaim the choul- years for leasing the 58 acres of choultry. A full investigation is neglect. month have no PA, PS or atten- of the opinion that if adequate try from the possession of its land belonging to the choultry. underway into why the auction Meanwhile, the inquiry has dees so far. An official said that in staff is not recruited as required, encroachers. However, no such exercise has was not held so far, who were triggered panic among employ- view of the current workload, at pendency of cases will increase The choultry in question is been conducted so far, alleged- behind it, how much revenue ees of the choultry as well as least another 40 people need to and there is a risk of losing public the Pathuri Bulli Venkayamma ly due to corruption by the was generated from the previ- officials who have been coop- be recruited. Up to 200 com- confidence in the RTI Act. Satram, belonging to the Endowment officials. ous public auction, how it was erating with them. nation 05 VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JUNE 26, 2021 BJP using central agencies to Kejri: My crime is I fought for breath of 2 crore people target political opponents: NCP PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n AURANGABAD inquiries. They have no work action against Anil Deshmukh In face of the BJP's accusation of left now." "...BJP is now very and said such “misuse” of "criminal negligence" citing a The NCP on Friday slammed much in the habit of using central investigative agencies report that the Delhi government the BJP, saying that it has the investigative agencies, like CBI was prevalent only during the "exaggerated" oxygen require- “habit” of using the investiga- and others. So much so that the Emergency. ment during COVID-19 second tive agencies and “targeting” Maharashtra body of their "Political vendetta was wave, Chief Minister Arvind the political rivals. party is passing resolutions to unheard of in Maharashtra Kejriwal on Friday said his only The leaders of the NCP, seek inquiry,” he said after until now. BJP is indulging in "crime" was that he "fought for which shares power with the holding a meeting to review the targeting of political rivals, the breath of two crore people". Shiv Sena and the Congress in irrigation projects in rather than holding delibera- He also said that those who lost Maharashtra, made the Osmanabad district. tions regarding ideology, pre- their loved ones due to the remarks a day after the state Patil asked why BJP leaders vailing political issues and the shortage of oxygen should not be unit of the BJP passed a reso- don't speak about the issues problems being faced by the called "liars". lution demanding a CBI like COVID-19 or develop- people, in its state executive A sub-group constituted by inquiry against state Deputy ment of state. meeting,” she said in response the Supreme Court to audit oxy- Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and "The BJP's state unit is pass- to a question on the BJP's res- gen consumption in the nation- Transport Minister Anil Parab ing resolutions to reach out to olution against Ajit Pawar and al capital's hospitals has said that in connection with the cases searches at former Maharashtra Osmanabad, NCP's the CBI for inquiry into any Anil Parab. the Delhi government "exagger- BJP: ‘Criminal SC panel: Delhi related to senior IPS officer minister and NCP leader Anil Maharashtra unit chief Jayant allegation. They have this habit "No matter what, the Maha ated" consumption of the life- Param Bir Singh and former Deshmukh's premises in Patil said, "The BJP has the of using the investigative agen- Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will saving gas. The five-member negligence' over made exaggerated policeman Sachin Waze. Nagpur and Mumbai as part of habit of using the investigative cies and people of not only continue for five panel, headed by AIIMS direc- Their statements come on a money-laundering probe agencies and its leaders are now Maharashtra are watching,” years, but for 25 years by tor Randeep Guleria, said that claims for oxygen the day the Enforcement against him. passing resolutions in their he added. NCP MP Supriya focusing on politics of devel- during the second wave of ‘inflated' o2 needs Directorate (ED) carried out Talking to reporters at state body meetings regarding Sule condemned the ED opment," Sule said. COVID-19infections, the Delhi PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI government had made claims for allocation of 700 MT of oxy- Citing a Supreme Court- The sub-group constituted by the gen on April 30 using a "wrong appointed audit panel's report, Supreme Court to audit Oxygen INDIA CORNER formula". the BJP on Friday said the consumption in hospitals in After the report came to light, Delhi government "inflated" its national capital during the CWC member backs Sena's pitch the BJP accused Kejriwal of oxygen requirement during the second wave of COVID-19 said Ceiling collapse occurs in Mumbai "heinous crime" and "criminal second wave of COVID-19 by that the Delhi government negligence". In reply to the alle- four times and accused Chief “exaggerated" the consumption building; 35 rescued, none hurt for Rahul, Pawar joining hands gation, Kejriwal took to Twitter to Minister Arvind Kejriwal of of oxygen and made a claim of say, "My crime -- I fought for the "heinous crime" and "criminal 1140 MT, four times higher than t least 35 persons were PNS n BENGALURU breath of my two crore people. negligence". Addressing a the formula for bed capacity rescued after a major When you were doing an election press conference, BJP requirement of 289 MT. The Aportion of the third floor Congress Working Committee rally, I was awake all night arrang- spokesperson Sambit Patra five-member panel headed by ceiling in a five-storey (CWC) member Dinesh ing for oxygen. I fought, pleaded cited the report to note that the AIIMS Director Randep Gulleria building, which was under Gundu Rao on Friday backed to get oxygen for people." "People Delhi government had said the Delhi government had repair, collapsed in south the Shiv Sena's pitch for his have lost their loved ones due to demanded 1,140 MT of the life- made the claims for allocation of Mumbai's Fort area on Friday party leader Rahul Gandhi lack of oxygen. Don't call them saving gas during the peak of 700 MT oxygen on April 30 of morning, a fire brigade official joining hands with NCP chief liars, they are feeling so bad," he the second wave even though it medical grade Oxygen using a said. Nobody was injured in Sharad Pawar to align all oppo- said in a tweet in Hindi. could utilise 209 MT. “wrong formula”. the incident that occurred at sition parties together to take Ashapura building on Vaju Kotak Marg, he said. “The third-floor on the ruling BJP at the Centre, ceiling of the building collapsed, due to which its staircase got and said it's necessary. blocked. At least 35 persons were rescued by the fire brigade,” the Rao, who is All India Imam castrated, official said, adding that the rescue operation is still on at the site. A Congress Committee (AICC) Ram temple land issue a civic official said that that the Maharashtra Housing and Area incharge of Goa, Tamil Nadu killed by wife for Development Authority (MHADA) had undertaken the repair work of and Puducherry, said he is sure this old building. Along with the fire brigade personnel, police and that Gandhi and Pawar would it out", Rao, a former Congress Committee President planning another fit case for probe: Raut civic officials also reached the spot. Further details are awaited. be in touch to take the matter Karnataka Minister, told P T I and son of former Chief PNS n MUMBAI forward. here. Minister late R Gundu Rao. marriage "The Congress and NCP "It is necessary and I am sure An editorial in Sena mouth- Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut 6 of family drown as car have been in alliance in there is a conversation happen- piece 'Saamana' said on PNS n MUZAFFARNAGAR on Friday said the alleged Maharashtra for more than 20 ing already. I welcome whatev- Thursday: "Rahul Gandhi financial irregularities in the years. So, there is a good bond er Shiv Sena has said. It's a should join hands with An Imam in a village here purchase of land by the Ram plunges into pond in UP between us, and I am sure they good suggestion," added Rao, (Sharad) Pawar to align all was castrated and beaten to temple trust in Ayodhya was ix members of a family (Gandhi and Pawar) will work a former Karnataka Pradesh opposition parties. death by his first wife for a “fit case” for probe by the drowned as their car planning another marriage, Central Bureau of Soverturned and fell in a police said on Friday. Investigation (CBI) as well as pond on the Balrampur- The incident took place the Enforcement Directorate Tulsipur road on Friday, police ED attaches in Shikarpur village on (ED). said. The deceased have been Thursday evening when He said the BJP's national identified as Krishna Kumar Ayesha Sulthana gets Hazra injured Maulvi Vakil executive should pass a res- Singh (38), Snehlata (35), over Rs 365 cr Ahmad, Imam at a mosque olution to demand investiga- ering the importance of the Shatrohan Kumar (30), assets in coop in Bhora Khurd Village. tion by these agencies in the central investigating agen- Soumya (18), Lily (14) and bail in sedition case She told police that her land case. Raut was respond- cies - CBI and ED - by “using Uttkarsh (12) – residents of Manhana village in Gonda district. The husband was planning ing to reporters' query on the them for targeting political incident took place near Lokhava village in the Maharajganj Terai fraud case PNS n KOCHI statement, which amounts to another marriage and an ED's searches at former state rivals”. police station area around 9 am when the family was travelling to the PNS n NEW DELHI imputations or assertions prej- argument over the issue home minister Anil “It is not right to misuse Devi Patan temple for Uttkarsh's birthday, they said. The car The Kerala High Court on udicial to the national interest, turned violent, leading to Deshmukh's premises in the central investigating overturned while trying to save a motorcyclist, who was also injured Assets worth over Rs 365 crore Friday granted anticipatory nor does it propagate any his death. A case was reg- Nagpur and Mumbai on agencies. This should stop. It in the mishap and referred to a hospital in Gonda, they added. have been attached by the ED bail to Lakshadweep film- class of persons against anoth- istered against her at Friday as part of a money- is understandable if the The six victims were evacuated with the help of the villagers. Soumya under the anti-money launder- maker Ayesha Sulthana in a er group of persons. Bhorakla police station, laundering probe against agencies probe cases of and Lily were rescued alive but died soon after, according to locals. ing law in a probe linked to sedition case registered against The court said in the event Station House Officer him. Hitting out at the national security, loss to The six were sent to the District Memorial Hospital where doctors alleged embezzlement of funds her by the Kavaratti police. of her arrest, she shall be (SHO) Nitendra Singh said, Maharashtra unit of the BJP national treasury, money declared them dead, Additional Superintendent of Police Arvind by a cooperative society that A case was registered on released on bail on execution adding the victim's body for passing a resolution in its laundering. But why are you Kumar Mishra said, adding the bodies were sent for postmortem. duped about 20 lakh people in June 9 under section 124-A of bond for Rs 50,000 with two was sent for postmortem. executive demanding CBI maligning the image of these Chief Medical Superintendent Arun Srivastava said that all the six Rajasthan, the agency said on (sedition) and 153 B (hate solvent sureties each for like and ED probe against Deputy agencies?” Raut asked. persons were brought in dead. Friday. The properties belong speech) of IPC on the basis of amount to the satisfaction of Chief Minister Ajit Pawar The Uddhav Thackeray- to Adarsh Group of compa- a petition lodged by a politi- the officer arresting her. and Shiv Sena minister Anil led Maha Vikas Aghadi nies/ firms, LLPs (limited lia- cal leader hailing from Following the registration Parab, Raut said, “Are the CBI (MVA) government will bility partnership), Riddhi Kavaratti. of the FIR in Lakshadweep, and the ED your party work- complete two years in office Doctor booked for conducting sex Siddhi Group of Granting bail, Justice Ashok Sulthana had approached the ers or members of the IT this year, he said, adding that companies/firms, AOPs (asso- Menon said there was no Kerala High Court seeking cell?” The Rajya Sabha mem- it would remain stable for determination tests, absconding ciation of persons) and others. apparent indication in her anticipatory bail. ber accused the BJP of low- another three years.

doctor was booked and her clinic raided here for Aallegedly conducting sex Chidambaram slams Centre Maha first state determination tests, officials NIA files charge sheet said on Friday. A police team from Haryana's Riwari district to administer with the help of health for insisting on polls in J&K department here raided ‘Dipti against 7 TuM terrorists 3 cr vax doses Nursing Home and Ultrasound PNS n NEW DELHI NIA court in Jammu on PNS n NEW DELHI parties and leaders want Nearly two years after the PNS n MUMBAI Centre' at Circular Road on Thursday against Mohd Statehood first and Elections bifurcation of Jammu and Thursday and found illegal sex determination test reports. According The National Investigation Mustafa Khan, Mohd Yaseen, Senior Congress leader P afterward.Government's Kashmir into two UTs and Maharashtra has become to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) MS Faujdar, a case was registered at Agency (NIA) on Friday said Mohd Farooq, Mohd Ibrar, Chidambaram on Friday said it response is Elections first revocation of its special status, the first state in India to Civil Line police station against Doctor Dipti Aggarwal and her two it has filed a charge sheet Mohd Javid Khan, Sher Ali is bizarre that the government and Statehood later," he said Prime Minister Narendra administer three cr staff members, Amit Kumar and Lavi, under Sections 4, 5, 6 23, 29 against seven terrorists of the (based in Kuwait), and Mohd wants to hold elections in on Twitter. "The horse pulls Modi on Thursday held talks COVID vax doses since a of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Rafiq Nai alias Sultan (based Jammu and Kashmir first and the cart. A state must con- with top political leaders from nationwide inoculation (PCPNDT) Act and 420 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). (TuM) who were "smuggling" in PoK). grant statehood later. He said duct elections. Only such the erstwhile state, and said drive began on January 16 Police seized an ultrasound machine and some documents from arms and explosives into India They have been charged the Congress and other parties elections will be free and fair. the Centre's priority is to this year, a senior state Aggarwal's clinic. The authorities have ordered for suspension of her with the help of handlers under various sections of the in Jammu and Kashmir want Why does the government strengthen grassroots democ- health official said on medical licence, they said, adding she has absconded. based in Pakistan-occupied Arms Act, Explosives Act and statehood first and the elections want the cart in front and racy there for which delimi- Friday. Additional Chief Kashmir (PoK). The charge the Unlawful Activities later. the horse behind? It is tation has to happen quickly Secretary (Health) Dr sheet was filed before a special Prevention Act or UAPA. "Congress and other J&K bizarre," he added. so that polls can be held. Pradeep Vyas said . Congress leader Oommen Chandy meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi 5 children hurt in rd enior Congress leader Expert panel to guide govt on Covid 3 wave Oommen Chandy on Friday celebratory firing Smet party leader Rahul Gandhi PNS n CHENNAI The panel comprises most- children about 70,000 testing in New Delhi and expressed his PNS n SANT KABIR NAGAR (UP) ly of Siddha Kuzhanthai positive for the infection, the displeasure at the manner in which With the likelihood of a pos- Maruthuvam paediatricians - point to ponder is majority of recent leadership changes had been Five children were injured in sible third wave of Covid-19, to suggest the essential Siddha children were under mild infec- brought about in the party in a celebratory firing at the Directorate of Indian drugs, treatment guidelines tion and very rarely multi-sys- Kerala. Chandy's visit to Delhi was Ashrafpur village here, police Medicine and Homoeopathy for combating covid in children temic infection occurs in the days after the high command said on Friday. The incident here has formed an expert and also to propose training second wave," says the docu- appointed V D Satheshan and K took place during a function committee to guide the govern- module on Siddha Kuzhanthai ment on guidelines. Sudhakaran as Leader of Opposition in the state Assemblyand KPCC held to celebrate the birth of ment in handling the crisis. maruthuvam to other practi- It lists diarrhea, vomitting, president respectively after the severe drubbing the party-led UDF a child on Thursday night. The five-member committee tioners of the medicine system. fever, cough, eye infection, received in the April6 assembly polls.Former Leader of the Opposition A man, identified as Nakul consists of Siddha experts who According to Dr vasculitis, along with fever and Ramesh Chennithala, had also been called to Delhi by Gandhi earlier. Yadav, fired in the air from a have a track record of treating Sathiyarajeswaran, the com- cough for children among the The meeting with Rahul Gandhi comes amid reports that Chandy and countrymade pistol, SP infectious diseases, especially mittee has already submitted symptoms. Chennithala were reportedly miffed with the decisions,taken ignoring Kauthubh said. among the children. base data and come up with "Children may be asympto- interests of their respective factions. Speaking to reporters after his The children, aged 5 to According to a source in the guidelines to treat the infected. matic and remain super- meeting with the former Congress president and Wayanad MP, Chandy 12, were playing nearby and directorate, the panel com- "The screening which is spreaders. No studies have said after the recent reorganisation in the party in Kerala, he had come received pellet injuries, the prises Dr P Sathiyarajeswaran, being followed now, especially supported infection spreading to Delhi to express "our sentiments to the leadership" and SP said, adding that Director in-charge of Siddha Government Siddha Medical cialist from Swabhimaan Trust, the RT-PCR tests would contin- via lactation and hence a feed- maintained that there was no difference of opinion with regard Archana (8) was seriously Central Research Institute College, here, Dr S Joseph here. ue. The emphasis will be on ing mother can proceed with to the decisions. "Everyone is prepared to accept the decisions of the injured and referred to a (SCRI), Chennai, Dr Maria Adaikalam, Assistant The committee was formed effectively using the therapeu- feeding, but always wear a high command and everyone is bound to do so. But the manner Gorakhpur medical college Meenakshi Sundaram, Professor, Department of at a meeting convened on June tic drugs and following a herbal mask and give the baby to be in which they were implemented, there was some displeasure" , for treatment. The others Professor, National Institute Epidemiology, The Tamil Nadu 21 by the Directorate here to diet regimen," he told P T I. looked afer by others after the former chief minister said, adding he was fully satisfied were given first aid and are of Siddha (NIS), Tambaram, Dr. MGR Medical University review the preparedness for the "Unlike the first wave which has feeding," the document further with the talks withGandhi. out of danger. Dr. J Sriram, lecturer Grade II, and Dr Parthiban, Autism spe- third wave of the contagion. reported very less number of states. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JUNE 26, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Rebuke for the Together Modi’s meeting with Kashmiri leaders heralds a new era in its truncated development plans junta in Myanmar HIRANMAY KARLEKAR small step for Delhi but a giant step for Kashmiris as well? That just about sums up the meeting between the Prime Minister and leaders of political parties of The United Nations General Assembly resolution on arms embargo, AJammu and Kashmir in the Capital. Call it whatever — exploratory or under inter- national or domestic pressure — the meeting is a move forward since the revocation and in other senses too, is a slap in the face of Myanmar’s military of the State’s special status. It signals the resumption of political communication between Delhi and the truncated State after a two-year hiatus. In terms of the meeting’s tone he United Nations General Assembly and tenor, neither was the Centre condescending nor the State leadership overtly aggres- (UNGA) passed a resolu- sive. The meeting, without agenda, could be the fallout of the eagerness to restore tion on June 19 condemn- ingT Myanmar’s military coup and democratic governance in J&K or because of international developments that have a bearing on Kashmir, or both. It needs to be seen in the backdrop of India’s concern calling upon all member states to “prevent the flow of arms to about the impact on the Kashmir dispute and cross-border terrorism of the US troops’ Myanmar,” which effectively withdrawal from Afghanistan, ongoing backchannels means an arms embargo. It asked talks with Pakistan and the continuing border the junta to “end the state of emer- impasse with China. The visual of the Prime Minister gency, respect all human rights of the people of Myanmar and allow and the Home Minister with leaders of J&K parties the sustained democratic transition is a powerful message at this juncture which, from of Myanmar”. It also demanded the the Centre’s point of view, appears to answer criti- immediate and unconditional cism of democracy being left in limbo in the former release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint, other offi- State for too long. The perception generated after the cials, politicians and “all those who meeting is that both sides have explored the possi- have been arbitrarily detained, bility of concluding the delimitation exercise as a pre- charged or arrested”. It demanded lude to holding of elections — even if the resultant that the military immediately stop “all violence against peaceful pro- Government will have limited authority — but with- testers" and end restrictions on the out any assurance on return of statehood. Internet and social media. That is one part of the story. The agenda, from the Union Government’s point of Its supporters’ hope that it view, is the final integration of the State with mainstream India as per the ideological would be unanimously adopted, was belied. Nevertheless, the fact Meanwhile, however wel- New Zealand have also in Chin and Kavah States. But, philosophy of the BJP. The ground in Kashmir has been prepared for it in terms of new that 119 countries supported it, 36 come, the UNGA’s resolution is imposed sanctions and travel as Beech points out citing PDF laws and reforms that propose demographic changes. All that was left for the Centre abstained and only one, Belarus, unlikely to halt the junta’s war bans, and frozen assets. leaders and military insiders, to do was encourage the local parties to gradually take part in the electoral process opposed, is significant. So is the against its own people. Also, its Australia had announced, on that the Tatmadaw has also suf- and thus normalise the changes. The parties, by raising issues related to democracy fact that even Russia and China, capacity to adopt measures that March7, the suspension of its fered heavy casualties in clash- which have been preventing the can compel the junta to aban- limited cooperation with the es since the coup. — elections, and statehood — and only obliquely referring to Article 370 — will fight United Nations Security Council don its repressive course, is lim- Tatmadaw (as the Myanmar’s It is, however, just the it in the courts — in principle heard the Government out. They know that they have to (UNSC), from condemning ited by the fact that, sans a mir- Army is officially called). beginning. The PDF and the go back and communicate to the people the importance of the Centre’s political out- Myanmar, abstained and did not acle, Russia and China would These measures have not armies of the ethnic minorities reach. They wonder if J&K achieved a new normal in August 2019 that is becoming vote against the resolution. Thirty- oppose it. One does not know THE MILITARY ended the savage repression. have a long way to go. They will seven countries did not vote at all. how many of even the 119 The rogue Generals, however, have to wage unconventional difficult to reverse. Having been out of public life for over a year with curtailed free- All this clearly indicated that countries that supported the WILL BE will not be able to rule indefi- warfare to start with as dom and limited communication facilities, they are only eager to resume politics. They global public and governmental resolution would support effec- nitely. As the UN’s special Myanmar’s military is much will have to find a way of explaining their position where they do not question India’s opinion thoroughly condemned tive against the junta. INCREASINGLY envoy on Myanmar, Christine stronger. The Chinese and sovereignty over J&K but cannot digest the end of its autonomous status, and where the junta’s savagery. As the Hence, only countries like ISOLATED LIKE A Schraner-Burgener, told the Vietnamese revolutions, which European Union’s ambassador to the US, the UK and members UNGA after the vote: “The risk followed this path, succeeded they are inclined to let the democratic process continue for existential reasons but can- the UN, the Swedish diplomat Olof of the European Union can be FOREIGN ARMY OF of a large-scale civil war is after decades, setbacks notwith- not defend putting the Article 370 issue on the back burner. Will they bite the bullet? Skoog, said after the vote, the res- counted upon to act tough. real.” Armed resistance has standing. The PDF and allied olution sent a powerful message. They have done so. The Biden OCCUPATION AS IT begun. Supporters of the oust- forces will suffer setbacks, but “It delegitimises the military junta, Administration announced on RESPONDS WITH ed legally-elected government are almost certain to prevail ulti- PICTALK condemns its abuse and violence February 11 the suspension of led by Aung San Suu-Kyi, and mately given the support of the against its own people and demon- the 2013 Trade and Investment ESCALATING other pro-democracy activists, overwhelming majority of strates its isolation in the eyes of Framework Agreement, meant have cobbled together a militia Myanmar’s people who hate the the world.” to boost bilateral business SAVAGERY. IT MAY called People’s Defence Force, junta. The military will be The UNGA’s adoption of the between the US and Myanmar, TAKE DECADES which, according to a report by increasingly isolated like a for- resolution stands as a welcome until the restoration of democ- Hannah Beech in the New York eign army of occupation as it contrast to the proceedings at the racy there. It also imposed BUT THE PEOPLE Times of June 22, have been responds with escalating sav- UNSC’s emergency sessions on sanctions on 10 Generals, some receiving military training in agery. It may take decades but February 3 and March 31, respec- of them retired who led the WILL ULTIMATELY the border areas controlled by the people will ultimately pre- tively. The former failed to adopt coup, and three commercial PREVAIL. INDIA, the ethnic minorities. Beech has vail. What would their attitude a statement condemning the coup entities. Besides imposing also mentioned clashes between then be towards countries that and saying more or less the same restrictions on strategic exports, WHICH ABSTAINED it and the Tatmadaw in had watched their struggle but things as the UNGA’s resolution. it has prevented the Generals Mandalay. Earlier, blasts in did not help? India, which According to Al Jazeera, the state- associated with the junta from FROM VOTING ON Yangon had killed two persons abstained from voting on the ment was grounded by Russia and improperly accessing the THE RESOLUTION, and destroyed an army truck on resolution, should ponder the China which had “asked for time Myanmar Government’s funds June 18 The Tatmadaw has, question. [to consider the matter?].” The one of over $1 billion in the US. SHOULD PONDER doubtless, over-run and (The author is Consulting on March 31 had also failed to con- Other measures followed on destroyed two long-standing Editor, The Pioneer. The views demn Myanmar’s rogue junta. March 22. Britain, Canada and THE QUESTION strongholds of the ethnic rebels expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE

VALLEY NEEDS A VIABLE SOLUTION Twitter denied Participants with a banner, ‘Tokyo 2020’, during a farewell ceremony for athletes PTI Sir — The meeting between PM Narendra Bridging the J&K gulf access to my Modi and J&K politicians is a good begin- account for almost ning.? The NDA Government has rescind- to J&K, the Prime Minister was expectedly silent. an hour on the ed Article 370 with a clear objective. If these Before Article 370 was repealed, there was pop- alleged ground that politicians think that without this Article, ular demand from people across the nation, except there was a violation of the God’s own? there cannot be peace in the Valley, then from the people of J&K, for its abrogation. Article Digital Millennium Copyright dialogue won’t go further beyond this meet- 370 was only a temporary measure. Successive Act of the US. The LDF Government remains a star in Kerala’s ing. People of Kashmir must realise that Governments at Centre had no political will and Indian govt. will never discuss the Kashmir qualm to abolish the controversial Article. It is the Union IT Minister political horizon but it needs to keep its levers in check issue or issues related to abrogation of Modi Government that braved to bring the State — Ravi Shankar Prasad on a par with other States. he CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front, which won the 2021 Assembly election by Article 370/ 35A, etc. (a) with these Kashmir’s politicians and (b) certainly not Further, Article 35 and 35A that prohibited A politically a convincing majority and returned to power in Kerala, scripted a landmark event with Pakistan. The entire democratic world rime Minister Narendra Modi has set tone for the people from other States in India to acquire enforced release of Tin the State. No other political front in the State has returned to power successive- is aware of the ground reality which is that bridging the gulf between New Delhi and and own property was also removed simultane- patents is, in my ly during the last four decades. The last time a political front retained power was in 1977 terror groups like LeT, JeM, and Pakistani PSrinagar. Participation of 14 leaders from ously. The exit of Article 35 and 35A has enabled opinion, the wrong Taliban operate freely from Pakistan and eight parties is a first step in breaking the ice on the willing people from other States to come to way to go. when the Congress-led United Democratic Front trounced the LDF in the Assembly elec- they created trouble in the Valley. Therefore, the Jammu and Kashmir issue. Granting statehood and settle in J&K. The demand of PDP leader tions. But the euphoria caused by that victory was short- we believe that it is for politicians and the to Jammu and Kashmir is a commitment by the Mehbooba Mufti for restoration of Article 370, 35 German Chancellor lived. The front collapsed in three years. The LDF ordinary people of Kashmir to decide what Central Government at the time it was given the and 35A has not received the attention from the — Angela Merkel Government was sworn in on May 25 and Pinarayi they wish to do to support our Army. Union Territory status. Prime Minister. Article 370 was temporary, but its Building trust is necessary. Restoration of Therefore the demand from the J&K leaders abolition is not temporary. Whatever may be the Hi there!!! Been Vijayan, the Chief Minister, looked like the monarch of full statehood will be the first trust-build- for restoration of statehood had no reason to get differences of opinion between the ruling party and ages since I wore everything he surveyed. Though his previous ing exercise and everything should go the negative response from the Centre. An elect- Opposition parties, the meeting has passed off anything tradition- Government was embroiled in “gold smuggling” smooth with a right approach to bring peace ed Government has to be installed. The without any glitch. The democratic process has al!! It's been the through diplomatic channels, hawala transactions involv- and prosperity of the State. Government does not differ from the opinion of to begin and an early election is necessary to install sweatpants look Gundu K Mani |Pune the local leaders of J&K on this aspect. About the a popular Government. ing the UAE Consul General, deep-sea fishing deals with for days and days restoration of Article 370 enjoining special status KV Seetharamaiah | Hassan and days. So, here's a dubious companies and the LIFE Mission corruption INFLATION A THREAT TO EARLY RECOVERY Friday flashback for you. case, the electorate preferred Vijayan and his comrades. Sir — It is distressing to note that the sky- recovery, if immediate steps are not taken date allows them a lifelong pension, while rocketing petrol and diesel prices along with Actor The Congress, the principal Opposition party, plagued as the economy is already reeling under a the common man struggles to make the — Shruti Haasan ever-increasing prices of essential commodi- constant downturn for the last three years, ends meet. by the eternal shadow boxing, suffered one of the most ties each passing day is making life and liveli- even before the crisis started. If democracy is to be made inclusive, the The win brought humiliating defeats in Kerala’s Assembly elections. The BJP, despite fielding the Prime hood difficult for the middle and margin- While now the crude oil prices are high, citizens too must not be denied the basic a revolution in alised communities. In fact, the rising Minister and the Union Home Minister as star campaigners, was beaten blue and black but when they were low on international requirements for a dignified living as they Indian cricket. by the electorate proving that the Hindutva party is rootless in Kerala. prices are reducing the purchasing power markets, the Government failed to give ade- play a significant role not only in voting of even those residing in rural areas with The current lot of the BJP leaders is not going to win even a single seat in the State, quate support to the middle income and them to power but also contributing to the their jobs and income declining. The ongo- poor citizens . nations GDP . leaving the CPI(M) as the undisputed star player. But events of the last fortnight do not ing inflation is the result of supply side con- The disparity between the politicians An early intervention by the Indian World Cup winner augur well for the LDF Government. The last one year saw gargantuan slaughtering of trees straints as consumers are not spending and the common man cannot be over- Government is the need of the hour. The — Madan Lal enough owing to the lockdown. emphasised in a country which boasts of Government, along with the RBI, must from the reserve forests and its peripheries by a cartel of politicians, bureaucrats and the The fact that the consumer price infla- timber mafia. John Peruvanthanam, Kerala’s version of Sunderlal Bahuguna, says rare trees being the largest democracy of the world. come up with a calibrated fiscal and mon- The youth from the tion measured by the consumer price The indifference of the former to the suf- etary policies so that the poor do not suf- villages adjoining worth more than `1,50,000 crore have been slaughtered. The State, which boasted of 35 index at 6.3 per cent and wholesale price the borders have ferings of the latter has surfaced even more fer from this double whammy. Public and been migrating per cent forest cover in early 1970s, has been denuded. The latest to shake Kerala’s con- inflation measured by the Wholesale Price than before in these dire times. private Investment is the need of the hour Index at a record high at 12.94 per cent more to cities for better science was CPI(M) zealots’ action who killed more than 30 rare pigeons reared by Christie, In fact, the politicians are not cut from needed to promote growth and generate employment than at any point since 1992 speaks volumes the same cloth as the common man when demand for jobs . an 11-year-old boy in Alappuzha whose family sought the assistance of a Sangh Parivar about the plight of millions already hit hard opportunities, which is it comes to facilities , free transport , hous- Vijay Singh Adhikari | Nainital a matter of concern. outfit while they were under COVID quarantine due to COVID-19. The party commissars from the scourge of the pandemic. Further ing and other amenities available to them have declared a crusade against Hindu fundamentalism, which is welcome. But “mas- inflation could have severe implications on which a common man can only dream off. aggregate demand thereby curtailing early Send your feedback to: Indian Army chief sacring” lovely pets to give vent to their fury is unpardonable. Once elected to serve the people with man- [email protected] — General MM Naravane VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JUNE 26, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN The Ayodhya Temple TWITTER AND EXPRESSION Trust should come clean BISWAJEET BANERJEE A balance between freedom of speech and penalising intermediaries is the need of the hour Among other things, what is most intriguing is the issue about the Trust buying land far away from the Ram Janmabhoomi complex

he Ayodhya land deal is getting murki- er. Questionable deals are heard of every day, raising questions as to how SONAM CHANDWANI much land Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth TKshetra Trust needs for the construction of ocial Media - a buzzword in millennial circles and often the recip- Ram temple in Ayodhya. The temple at the ient of government's fury. The usefulness of platforms like Twitter birthplace of Lord Ram is a matter of faith for Sand Facebook is undeniable and they have also contributed to millions of Hindus and that has spurred them the advancement of democracy and fundamental rights like freedom to give donations for the construction in of expression, movement, trade and profession. However, a single Ayodhya. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad volun- teers and workers of other pro-Hindu organi- platform cannot become the sole arbiter ofthese rights. As India cracks zations have travelled across the length and down on microblogging sites for their noncompliance with its newest breadth of the nation and collected ‘chanda’ pursuit to mitigate false information, Twitter finds itself caught in the worth over `3,000 crorefor the temple. crossfire. Twitter lost its status as an intermediary platform along with It all started with the exposure of the `18- its coveted legal shield for third party content for failure to comply crore deal for the purchase of 1.208 hectares with new IT rules. India's wrath has been specifically directed towards of land. Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh Twitter as it is the only platform that has not adhered to the new laws. claimed that the said land was purchased for `2 crore and sold within five minutes to the It remains to be seen whether this development will leave a per- Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust at manent scar or be lifted once Twitter adheres to the rules. The gov- nine times the purchase price. Another ernment and Twitter have been at loggerheads owing to the latter's expose showed that Deep Narayan Upadhyaya, compliance issues with rules that mandate platforms to increase due nephew of Ayodhya's Mayor Rishikesh diligence and vigilance with respect to objectionable content and be Upadhyaya, bought a piece of land for `20 lakh held accountable for the same. Pursuant to Section 79 of the and sold it to the Trust for `2.5 crore. Information Technology (IT) Act, any intermediary shall not be held Strangely, Dr. Anil Mishra, a member of the Trust,and Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyaya—who legally or otherwise liable for any third-party information, data, or com- is also a senior BJP leader — were witnesses to both land deals. The question is how can a Trust member witness a land deal purchased by the Trust. THE GOVERNMENT The second question is how much land the HAS ALSO Trust really needs for the temple at Ram LAUNCHED world-class religious tourism hub crore for the construction of an Saket Goat Farming Limited on Janmabhoomi (RJB) complex. The Trust is THE AYODHYA and expects around 6.8 crore inter-state bus terminal and a fly- the Devkali Beniganj Road in already in possession of 67.703 acres of land FACELIFT tourists annually. over to ease traffic. Faizabad in 2009. Interested farm- at the complex the Union Government had Chief Minister Yogi If the government is allocat- ers were asked to deposit ` 5,000 acquired following the 1992 demolition of the PROJECTS WHICH Adityanath has said in one of the ing money for the construction and promised two goats or ` 8000 mosque. It was handed over to the Trust in INCLUDE review meetings held in early of roads and gates why is the cash after three years. However, August 2020.The Supreme Court verdict of BUILDING A June:"The developmental plan Trust spending money to pur- upon maturity, the Pathaks November 2019 gave an additional 2. 77 acres MULTI-LEVEL should be chalked out to keep the chase land? There are many such refused to pay and one day van- of land (where the Babri mosque stood), to the PARKING, SETTING historical and religious heritage of questions thatare begging ished. The cheated farmers lodged munication link made available or hosted on its platform. Simply put, Trust bringing the total land to just over 70 UP FACILITIES AT Ayodhya. Professionals will be answers. A section of the people an FIR against them with the acres. consulted to restore places of believes that the Trust should fol- police. In August 2018 the police this means that a platform is safe from any legal prosecution brought It is claimed that there were some problems PANCHKOSI, historical and religious impor- low the Kashi model of acquir- declared them fugitives and upon due to the message being transmitted from point A to point B at the northern end of the land and it was not CHAUDAH KOSI, tance." Adityanath also said that ing land for the construction of attached their property, including as long as a platform acts just as the messenger and without inter- possible to construct a gate because of “Vastu” AND CHAURASI the Government has acquired the Kashi Viswanath Corridor their house. fering with its content in any manner. In addition to this, Twitter col- issues. So, additional land was required. The KOSI MARG, THE 160 acres of land for the airport project. A valuation committee On October 19, 2019, one lects data, influences public perception, and opinions through algo- secretary-general of the Trust,Champat Rai, RIVERFRONT and an additional 250 acres need- comprising officials of the rev- Ram Sagar of Gonda registered a rithms that decide what people will see and listen to. Thus, the plat- hinted in March that the Trust was scouting for FROM GUPTAR ed remain to be acquired. enue department and engineers case against the Pathaks in the form is known to selectively push content on the basis of useractiv- more land. The 890 square-meter plot sold for GHAT TO The government has also was appointed for the purpose Cantonment police station for `2 crore is said to be that land. The Trust mem- launched Ayodhya facelift pro- and the committee was entrust- cheating. It is learned that in other ity, profile, demographic attributes, etc.This has been construed by bers explain that they had acquired many hous- NAYA GHAT, jects which include building ed with the task of finalizing the districts too, investors had filed many as a deliberate manipulation of information flow, albeit under es and temples situated on that plot of land. ANDORGANISING multi-level parking, setting up rate of the land to be purchased cases against them. Since then, the guise of better user experience, and is considered nothing but However, what is inexplicable is the Trust THE FLOW OF facilities at Panchkosi, Chaudah for the project. Thus, there was they have remained absconders in colonisation of digital space. It is common knowledge that several buying land far away from the RJB complex. SARYU RIVER Kosi, and Chaurasi Kosi Marg, transparency in the deal about police records, but on March 18, social media platforms may have violated governing legislations under The first deal of 1.208 hectares is a `bagia' WATERS AT RAM the riverfront from Guptar Ghat the existing land rate and the rate 2021, Harish Pathak and Kusum the guise of freedom of speech and expression, thus necessitating (orchard) which is 2.5 km from the complex. KI PAIDI to Naya Ghat, andorganising at which land was finally Pathak made three registries and a dire need for laws that address the evolving problems pertaining The Trust says it needed the land to rehabili- the flow of Saryu river waters at acquired. agreements in the name of Ram tate people whose land and houses it has Ram Ki Paidi. Roads in Ayodhya In the Ayodhya case, there is Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra to questionable third-party content on these platforms. The acquired. However, the Trust is silent on who are being widened and the no transparency and the Trust is Trust in a single day. Neither the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media are these people and how many of them need expansion of Ram Katha park also silent about the rate at which police nor the local administra- Ethics Code) Rules, 2021' is a "soft-touch oversight" mechanism to rehabilitating, and how much land is needed has been taken up. it purchased the land. Champat tion noticed this development. deal with issues such as persistent spread of fake news, abuse of for the purpose. The tourism department has Raihas claimed that the Trust land How come the Ram Mandir Trust these platforms to share morphed images of women, and contents Champat Rai says the land is also needed undertaken development works was purchased at the cheapest ended up buying two parcels of related to revenge porn or to settle corporate rivalries. Evidently, these to construct roads. As per Uttar Pradesh worth `258.12 crore. The depart- rate. There is a question mark land worth `18.5 crore and `8 Government records, it has allocated `2000 ment has been asked to send a about the character of the seller of crore, respectively, from the cou- Rules are neither full-proof in curbing the root cause of the problem crore for building infrastructure including proposal to the Union govern- the land. Harish Pathak, one of the ple who are supposed to be on the nor keeping up with the changing shades of offences being commit- roads in Ayodhya, keeping in mind the inflow ment for `200 crore for theme- sellers, and his wife, Kusum run? ted thereon. The IT Act and Rules, although well-intentioned, do not of tourists. The Government in its Master Plan based gates, development of Pathak, are fugitives in police The Trust officials need to bring adequate clarity on the responsibilities of intermediaries along 2031 claims 343 Gram Sabhas have been parikrama roads, construction of records and are absconding. answer these questions. The Ram with third parties and users. The policy guidelines were introduced included in the newly formed Ayodhya (The writer is Political tourist facilities, parking, and Harish, Kusum, and their son Temple epitomizes Ram Rajya to address content that goes directly against guidance on COVID-19 Development Authority. The government has Editor, The Pioneer, food courts. The state govern- Vikas, along with three others, where transparency is supposed to from authoritative sources of global and local public health informa- also released funds to develop Ayodhya as a Lucknow) ment has also sanctioned `400 opened an office in the name of be the buzz word. tion. Thus, Twitter was quite emphatically trying to curb misinforma- tion that is so prevalent on the microblogging sites these days.But misinformation labeling isnot the only topic that is the Achilles' heel. POINTCOUNTERPOINT The new rules dictate that a company like WhatsApp and Twitter should be able to track down the 'first originator' of any objectionable arti- YOU WERE PROVING INCOMPETENT AND A SHOW ME THE SIGNED REPORT OF THE MEMBERS. cle that Indian government deems threatening to internal security. It goes without saying that striking a balance between freedom of speech FAILURE. YOU HAD TO SHIFT BLAME AND, FOR THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED AT THE BJP’S and penalizing intermediaries for overlooking their responsibilities is THAT, YOU PRESSED FALSE ALARM. OFFICE AND SUBMITTED IN THE SUPREME COURT. the need of the hour. — BJP SPOKESPERSON — DELHI DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER (The writer is Managing Partner at KS Legal & Associates. The SAMBIT PATRA MANISH SISODIA views expressed are personal.) Towards ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat': Onwards and upwards Within one year, we have been able to enrol more than 8,000 youth volunteers who are spreading the message against drugs in every corner of country omnath, 50, a native of In the process he came to in 272 most vulnerable districts the proportion of Indian pop- menace head on. that increase the risk of drug use Jagatsinghpur in Odisha, IRCA thrice, improving his with a shift from institution- ulation using various sub- Within one year, we have disorders. Vulnerable and mar- Swas leading a happily mar- sobriety period each time with based advocacy to communi- stances and those affected by been able to enrol more than ginalized groups may also face ried life with his wife and aftercare support. Now he is ty-based awareness. The dis- substance use disorders. The 8,000 youth volunteers who are barriers to getting treatment ser- daughter. However, an accident, working as an electrical work- tricts were identified on the survey found that 3.1 crore spreading the message against vices due to discrimination and which led to the loss of his job, er earning `10,000 per month basis of findings from the individuals use cannabis prod- drugs in every corner of coun- stigma. The Modi government changed his entire universe RATTAN LAL KATARIA and leading a substance-free life Comprehensive National ucts; about 25 lakh suffer from try. So far, NMBA has seen is working on multiple fronts to and he took refuge in substances enjoying time with his family. Survey conducted by the gov- cannabis dependence; 2.26 active involvement of more increase economic opportuni- to drown his sorrows. Slowly, he It is among many of the ernment and the inputs provid- crore use opioids; approxi- than 80 lakh people through ties, access and quality of edu- slipped into depression fuelled remarkable strides that ‘Nasha ed by the Narcotics Control mately 77 lakh individuals various programmes. Over 35 cation, and to empower the by alcohol and anxiety. His fam- Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’(NMBA) Bureau (NCB). The NMBA has require to get rid of their opi- lakh youth, 6000 educational most vulnerable sections. ily brought him to IRCA has made in the 10 monthsof become an active movement oiduse problems. Of the last institutions, and 28 lakh On the International Day (Integrated Rehabilitation its launch. Drug addiction is disease that entraps a person in which has committed involve- section, majority are children. women are actively involved Against Drug Abuse and illic- Centre for Addicts), run by the emerging as a serious concern a vicious cycle that not only ment of youth, educational These addictions are a with the ‘abhiyaan’. The govern- it trafficking on June 26, let us Association of Socially in the country, especially destroys the user but their institutions and schools, univer- result of genetic and circum- ment has planned an outlay of reaffirm our commitment to Reconstructed Activities, where among the younger generation whole family, society and even- sity campuses, youth groups stantial factors. Addiction hap- `260 crore towards the renew- free the society from this he received treatment for de- leading to dangerous conse- tually the country. The user (NYKS, NSS, NCC), and most pens not just in poor families al of 562 programmes and set- menace. Let us vow to lead a addiction. He went back home quences not just for the person themselves, their family, friends, importantly, women. but in the elite ones too. The ting up 90 District De-addic- drug-free, productive life, but had a relaps after 15 days. using drugs, but to the family society, government, law, all To assess the magnitude of main challenge faced by our tion Centresin 2021-22. We are and contribute towards His family was well aware about (The writer is Union Minister and society at large. Prime must come together to work in the problem of substance use in society is the stigma attached to increasingthe outlayto `1,700 strengthening our nation. Let this disease and associated of State, Social Justice & Minister Narendra Modi has one direction with the aim to the country, the government addiction. The NMBA has crores in the next five years. us do our part by taking a relapse pattern. So, the entire Empowerment and Jal Shakti, highlighted the perils of sub- eradicate substance use." has conducted a National done a remarkable job in break- It is evident that poverty, firm stance against misinfor- family supported him and he Government of India. The stance abuse and said: NMBA was launched last Survey on Extant and Pattern ing this mindset, creating hope, limited education and social mation and unreliable again came back for treatment. views expressed are personal.) 'Substance abuse is a dangerous year with a focussed approach of Substance Use to ascertain and awareness to tackle this marginalization aremajor factors sources. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | JUNE 26, 2021 Money 08 Ashok Leyland Sensex surges 226 pts to end shares zoom ‘Taj’ rated as strongest over 9 pc after at record high; Nifty tops Q4 earnings hotel brand in world PNS n MUMBAI PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI

Equity benchmark Sensex Shares of Ashok Leyland on Tata Group hospitality firm jumped 226 points to end at a Friday zoomed over 9 per cent Indian Hotels Company Ltd fresh lifetime high on Friday, after the company posted more (IHCL) on Friday said its 'Taj' boosted by ICICI Bank, Axis than a six-fold increase in con- brand has been rated as the Bank and Infosys amid positive solidated profit after tax (PAT) strongest hotel brand in the cues from global markets. for the fourth quarter ended world. The 30-share BSE index March 31, 2021. According to the 'Hotels 50 closed 226.04 points or 0.43 The stock jumped 9.43 per 2021' report by Brand Finance, per cent higher at record cent to Rs 129.35 on the BSE. At Taj topped the strongest brands 52,925.04. Similarly, the the NSE, it gained 9.56 per cent list for having stood resilient in broader NSE Nifty advanced to Rs 129.50. spite of the challenges posed by 69.90 points or 0.44 per cent The Hinduja group flagship the pandemic, besides other to 15,860.35. firm has posted a consolidated achievements. 89.3 out of 100 and a corre- sistently placed in us and the Tata Steel was the top gain- profit after tax of Rs 377 crore The Taj brand has re-entered sponding AAA brand strength warmth and sincere care our er in the Sensex pack, rising for the fourth quarter ended the ranking for the first time since rating," Brand Finance said in employees have embodied over 4 per cent, followed by March 31, 2021. 2016 when it was at 38th spot. the report. day-after-day." Axis Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, The commercial vehicle Brand Finance, a global The Taj is followed by He further said,"We will Bajaj Finserv, L&T and Maruti. major had reported a consoli- brand valuation consultancy Premier Inn at second place, continue our endeavour to On the other hand, Reliance dated net profit of Rs 58 crore firm, evaluates the relative Melia Hotels International elevate the world class experi- Industries, NTPC, HUL, in the January-March quarter of strength of brands, based on (3rd), NH Hotel Group (4th) ences of luxury hospitality and Titan and Asian Paints were Tokyo 2019-20. factors such as marketing and Shangri-La Hotels and deliver the magic of 'Tajness' to among the laggards. ended with gains. Equities Consolidated revenues dur- investment, customer familiar- Resorts (5th). all our stakeholders." "Domestic equities rose in Europe were trading on ing the fourth quarter of the last ity, staff satisfaction, and cor- Commenting on the feat, Brand Finance CEO David mirroring an upbeat mood in "The overall mood in Wall the domestic front, recovery was a mixed note in mid-session fiscal stood at Rs 8,142 crore, as porate reputation. IHCL Managing Director & Haigh said, Taj, a brand with the global markets after US Street was lifted since the US seen in banks and metal stocks fol- deals. compared to Rs 5,088 crore in "According to these criteria, CEO Puneet Chhatwal a century old legacy and a cus- President Joe Biden jobless claims ticked down as lowing its consolidation during the Meanwhile, international oil the same period a year ago, Taj (brand value USD 296 said,"Taj being rated as the todian of the revered Indian embraced Senate infrastruc- the economy heals," said Vinod past few days, he noted. benchmark Brent crude was trad- Ashok Leyland said in a late- million) is the world's strongest World's Strongest Hotel Brand hospitality has stood resilient ture deal to help stimulate the Nair, Head of Research at Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in ing 0.44 per cent lower at USD night statement on Thursday. hotel brand, with a Brand is a testament to the unwaver- inspite of the challenges posed economy. Geojit Financial Services. On Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and 75.23 per barrel. Strength Index (BSI) score of ing trust our guests have con- by the ongoing pandemic. Sebi bans Equity Mania, Policybazaar MONEY MATTERS forays into Ashok Leyland reports over proprietor for two years insurance six-fold increase in PAT PNS n NEW DELHI brokerage induja group flag- Sebi has barred Equity Mania PNS n NEW DELHI Hship Ashok Financial Advisory and its sole Leyland has posted proprietor Ankit Goel from the Leading web aggregator more than a six-fold securities markets for two years Policybazaar on Friday said it increase in consoli- Rupee slips 2 paise to close and asked them to refund the has embarked its insurance dated profit after tax money collected from provid- broking journey with 15 out- (PAT) at Rs 377 crore ing unauthorised investment lets and aims to expand it to for the fourth quarter at 74.20 against US dollar tips to investors. 100 locations. ended March 31, The regulator noted that Recently, insurance regu- 2021. The commercial vehicle major had reported a consol- PNS n MUMBAI Saif Mukadam, Research Equity Mania Financial lator IRDAI approved insur- idated net profit of Rs 58 crore in the January-March quar- Analyst, Sharekhan by BNP Advisory and Goel have carried ance broking licence propos- ter of 2019-20. Consolidated revenues during the fourth quar- The rupee weakened by 2 Paribas. out investment advisory activ- al of the company and will ter of the last fiscal stood at Rs 8,142 crore, as compared to paise to end at 74.20 (provi- Meanwhile, the dollar ities without obtaining a certifi- other form, in respect of their period. The order comes into undertake business includ- Rs 5,088 crore in the same period a year ago, Ashok Leyland sional) against the US dollar index, which gauges the green- cate of registration from the unregistered investment adviso- force with immediate effect, ing insurance aggregation said in a late-night statement on Thursday. For the entire on Friday as higher crude oil back's strength against a bas- regulator. ry activities," the regulator said. Sebi said. under the broking umbrel- 2020-21 fiscal, the company's consolidated loss after tax stood prices weighed on forex mar- ket of six currencies, fell 0.08 They have collected about Equity Mania Financial However, in view of the la. at Rs 70 crore. The company had reported a PAT of Rs 460 ket sentiment. per cent to 91.74. Rs 43 lakh from 257 clients by Advisory and Goel are collec- exceptional circumstances With this development, crore in FY20.Full year consolidated revenue stood at Rs At the interbank foreign "Dollar is showing weak- offering its services, Sebi said. tively referred as noticees. emerged due to the outbreak of the company surrendered 19,454 crore, as against Rs 21,951 crore in 2019-20. exchange market, the rupee ness amid Fed officials differ- Through such activities, they Also, they have been barred a COVID-19 and consequential its web aggregator licence to opened at 74.15 per dollar as ing view on how long inflation violated the provisions of from accessing the securities lockdowns imposed in different Insurance Regulatory and against its previous close of is likely to stay high and when investment advisers (IA) regu- market and further prohibited parts of the country, the direc- Development Authority of 74.18. It hovered in the range to tighten monetary policy. lations, the Securities and from buying, selling or dealing tion related to refund will come India (IRDAI). Zydus Cadila gets USFDA of 74.14 to 74.25 during the Market Sentiments improved Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in the securities market for two into force on July 1, 2021, it The company is rolling day before ending at 74.20 on news that US President Joe said in an order on Thursday. years or till the expiry of two added. out comprehensive plans for against the greenback. Biden and a group of senators "Noticees shall within a peri- years from the date of comple- Through an interim order in various segment including approval for cancer drug "The Indian rupee agreed on roughly USD 1 tril- od of three months from the date tion of refunds to investors, December 2020, Sebi had direct- fast-growing small and rug firm Zydus Cadila on remained under pressure on lion infrastructure plan secur- of coming into force of this whichever is later. ed them to cease and desist from medium-sized enterprises Friday said it has received Friday on firm crude oil prices ing bipartisan deal," he noted direction, refund the money In addition, they have been acting as investment advisors (SMEs) to serve customers Dapproval from the US and as market participants The rupee may gain as received from the restrained from associating with until further orders. Also, they better by having an offline health regulator to market remained vigilant ahead of US number of COVID-19 cases in clients/investors/complainant, as any listed company or any reg- were restrained from the secu- presence, Policybazaar.com Pemetrexed injection, used to Core PCE Price Index data," India continued to decline. fees or consideration or in any istered intermediary during such rities market until further orders. said in a statement. treat certain kinds of cancers, in the American market. The Ahmedabad-based drug maker has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration Glenmark gets (USFDA) for the injection in the strengths of 100mg/vial, 500 India important market for mg/vial, and 1000 mg/vial, single-dose vials, Zydus Cadila said USFDA nod for in a statement. Pemetrexed is used to treat certain types of can- cers such as lung cancer, mesothelioma. It is a chemotherapy drug us, plan to expand: Nothing generic lung that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. The drug will be manufactured at the formulation manufacturing facil- PNS n NEW DELHI ity at Ahmedabad, the drug maker noted. The group now has 319 cancer drug approvals and has so far filed over 400 abbreviated new drug appli- Nothing - a consumer tech cations (ANDAs) since the commencement of the filing process venture by OnePlus co- PNS n NEW DELHI in 2003-04, it added. Zydus Cadila discovers, develops, manufac- founder Carl Pei - is keen on tures, and markets a broad range of healthcare therapies. building an ecosystem of "con- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on nected" products and services Friday said it has received and is counting on India to be approval from the US health reg- UBS ups average inflation rate one of its important markets, ulator to market Nintedanib ONGC reports Rs 6,734 cr net a top company official said. capsules, used in the treatment The London-based compa- of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to 5 pc with more upside risks ny - which is backed by Indian and non-small cell lung cancer, profit in Q4 entrepreneur Kunal Shah - in the American market. PNS n MUMBAI breaching the comfort level of tate-owned Oil and has partnered with Walmart- The Mumbai-based drug major the Reserve Bank and thus Natural Gas owned Flipkart for its foray an ecosystem of products and Nothing Ear (1) to users, has received tentative approval After consumer price index rendering reduction in inter- SCorporation (ONGC) into the Indian market. services that are all connected, including in India. from the US Food and Drug jumped the 6.3-per cent mark est rates a difficult proposition reported a net profit of Rs Nothing's first product, simple to use and feature icon- "All of our products are Administration (USFDA) to mar- in May and wholesale inflation in the near term. 6,734 crore in the March 'Ear 1' is slated to launch glob- ic designs," Nothing India Vice being designed in Europe and ket the product in the strength of 100 set a record of 12.94 per cent, Led by petrol price, that has quarter on the back of high- ally later this month. President and General in February... Our products are and 150 mg, Glenmark house economists at Swiss crossed the Rs 100-mark in er oil prices and exception- "India is an extremely Manager Manu Sharma told being expertly assembled Pharmaceuticals said in a statement. brokerage UBS Securities have many states, wholesale infla- al income. The firm had important market for us and by PTI. around the world. The impor- The company's product is the gener- warned that the country is fac- tion too accelerated to a record reported a net loss of Rs partnering with one of the He added that eventually all tant thing is that our future ic version of Boehringer Ingelheim ing more upside risks on the 12.94 per cent in May. While 3,214.41 crore in the January-March 2020 period, accord- largest e-commerce players in these different devices will customers and stakeholders Pharmaceuticals Inc's Ofev cap- inflation front that is set to crude oil has crossed USD 70 ing to a company press statement.In an investor call, ONGC the region, we are establishing speak to one another, and can rely on us to deliver qual- sules. According to IQVIA sales averaging at 5 per cent for the a barrel on account of rising Chairman and Managing Director Subhash Kumar said the our commitment for the people will be able to organise ity products with our unique data for the 12 month period year. prices of crude oil and manu- company realised USD 58.05 for every barrel of crude oil region... their entire digital life in one design approach, so we will ending April 2021, the Ofev cap- Rising prices of edible oils and factured goods due to spike in produced and sold in January-March as compared to USD "We plan on expanding well connected space. always remain open and flex- sules (100 mg and 150 mg) had protein rich items pushed commodities, and the low 49.01 a barrel realisation a year back.Also, the company beyond audio. Our business Sharma said the company is ible in our supply chain," he achieved annual sales of around retail inflation to a six-month base of last year due to the reversed impairment losses, recording an exceptional gain model is centred on building currently focused on bringing added. USD 1.6 billion. high of 6.3 per cent in May, lockdown. of Rs 2,613 crore in the quarter.This follows a re-assessment of crude oil and natural gas prices, which have rebounded from lows hit last year. Vedanta group certified as ‘Great place to work’ Gold declines marginally by

PNS n NEW DELHI glomerate, setting a benchmark a people-first organization. Few • V-LEAD (Diversity Rs 66; silver gains Rs 332 for others. This bears testimo- examples: Development Programme) to old in the nation- In a resounding endorsement of ny to our continuous efforts • Vice Chairman's Internal identify highly potential women al capital on its industry-leading people towards being the Best Growth Workshop, a robust candidates early on and groom GFriday dipped practices, the Vedanta Group, Employer Brand.” programme for identifying high them into leadership roles. marginally by Rs 66 to Rs India's leading producer of met- Speaking on the achieve- potential employees early on in • Equal opportunity employ- 46,309 per 10 gram, als and oil & gas, has been ment, Group CHRO Madhu their careers and mentoring er – Vedanta's ethos of gender- according to HDFC accredited as Great Place to Srivastava said, “The Great them for enhanced roles and agnostic job roles have seen the Securities.The precious Work-CertifiedTM along with Place to Work® certification responsibilities, followed by a company become India's first to metal had closed at Rs its Business Units - BALCO, bears testimony to the work cul- structured review mechanism to have women as mine man- 46,375 per 10 gram in Cairn Oil & Gas, ESL, ture of the Vedanta Group, map their growth and perfor- agers, a feat of true women the previous trade. "Spot Hindustan Zinc, Iron Ore which has been built over the mance. Over 1000 leaders have empowerment. gold prices for 24 carat in Delhi were down by Rs 66 reflect- Business, TSPL and Vedanta years, keeping people before been groomed via this initiative • ACT-UP, a talent identifi- ing overnight weakness in COMEX gold prices," according Jharsuguda. its employees. The badge of ty & inclusion, rewards & recog- profit. It is a milestone in our across various businesses. cation assessment programme, to HDFC Securities, Senior Analyst (Commodities), Tapan The accolade follows Vedanta being ‘Great Place to Work- nition, talent and performance journey of excellence and fur- • V-REACH (Graduate is conducted companywide each Patel.In contrast, silver jumped Rs 332 to Rs 67,248 per kilo- Group's stellar work culture, CertifiedTM', aspired by thou- management. ther bolsters our confidence in Development Programme), a year through which hundreds of gram from Rs 66,916 per kilogram in the previous trade. which fosters an ecosystem of sands of organizations every According to Vedanta Group striving to be the employer of programme that seeks to iden- ‘Business Stars' and ‘Technical In the international market, both gold and silver were trad- trust, high-performance cul- year, bears testimony to the con- CEO Sunil Duggal, “Vedanta is choice across sectors.” tify and develop young leaders Stars' are identified for acceler- ing marginally higher at USD 1,782 per ounce and USD 26.17 ture and imbibes aspects of stant innovation and pioneering one of the few organizations in Vedanta has institutionalized from the graduate employees' ated career development with per ounce, respectively. "Gold prices are fluctuating with- credibility, respect, fairness, people practices in the domain India to be awarded with this several best-in-industry people cadre and map them to signif- customized Individual in a narrow range on mixed global cues with the firm dol- pride, and camaraderie among of hiring, engagement, diversi- coveted certification as a con- practices in its endeavour to be icantly elevated roles. Development Plans (IDP). lar," he added. 9

Vijayawada Saturday June 26, 2021 what’s brewing? SECOND WAVE WORSENS GAMING TO BOND ‘SHECESSION’: REPORT the modes of learning and s the aftermath ing women are concerned older cohorts, about the Engaging in improvement in children. of the pandem- with job availability com- impact of Covid-19 on their By offering fair competi- ic’s second wave, pared to working men, and careers. online games tion and instant recognition A Indian profes- 30 percent of Gen Z profes- Nearly 30 per cent of Gen for success, online gaming sionals — par- sionals worry due to lack of Z professionals and 26 per can help you platforms are finding favour ticularly Gen Z jobs. Remote jobs can be cent of millennials are trou- among the youth and older and working women — are the ray of hope, to provide bled due to lack of jobs, in generation alike. Such games increasingly becoming vul- the much-needed flexibility comparison to 18 percent of connect with assist gamers in boosting nerable to the economic and growth in opportuni- Baby Boomers. The uncer- their hand-eye coordination uncertainty in today’s ties to help them bounce tainty widens when it your child and motor neural ability — evolving job market, reveals back into the workforce.” comes to finances as 1 in 4 all within the safe confines a report. Availability of jobs, time Gen Z (23 per cent) and while and comfort of their homes. LinkedIn announced for job-seeking women millennials (24 per cent) Online games can also help findings of its latest edition The plight of India’s report being more worried improving your in reviving happy childhood of the Workforce working women has wors- about their debt or expens- memories of children playing Confidence Index based on ened after the second wave, es, when compared to just mental indoor games with parents, the survey responses of as the individual confidence half as many Boomers (13 testing their mental and intu- 1,891 professionals from index (ICI) scores of female per cent) in India today. wellbeing, says itive faculties. Time-tested May 8 to June 4. The report professionals fell from +57 Flexibility, Worklife balance games such as Ludo, Carrom shows that India’s overall in March to +49 in early besides salary and benefits Dr Subi and Chidiya Udd are being workforce confidence has June — a 4x decline com- As India continues to recreated for digital devices declined after peaking in pared to working men (+58 navigate the ongoing health Chaturvedi. and the multiplayer gameplay early March, with a com- in March to +56 in June). and economic crisis, 'self- feature is ensuring people posite score of +54 today Decoding India’s evident care' appears to have around the world can play (down 4 points from +58 in ‘shecession’, findings show become a greater priority he pandemic has these games with each other. March). This dip in confi- that India’s working women for job seekers in the cur- triggered repeated Growth in India dence is reflected strongly are ~2x more likely to be rent environment. While 1 lockdowns global- across professionals from worried about the availabil- in 2 job-seekers value ly, confining chil- A 2020 report by FICCI creative industries such as ity of jobs, their profession- employee benefits (55 per- T dren and families and EY on the country’s Entertainment, Design, and al network, and time devot- cent) and salary (53 per- indoors. This is media and entertainment Media and ed to job seeking, than cent) more post Covid-19, affecting the mental health of sector notes that online gam- Communication, who working men today. an equal number of job- many youngsters as well as ing recorded 40 per cent expressed being uncertain This uneven impact has seekers are found prioritiz- their parents. At more than growth in 2019-2020 while about the future of their also bruised the financial ing work-life balance (48 2.2 billion worldwide, chil- generating revenues of Rs 65 employers. stability of working women per cent) and location flexi- dren comprise 28 per cent of billion (2019). As per a Commenting on the as 1 in 4 (23 per cent) bility (50 per cent) when the global populace. KPMG report, online gamers findings, Ashutosh Gupta, female professionals are looking for a job today. Empirical evidence indi- forced to remain indoors forcing children to stay inside rather a circumstantial com- in India grew by 20 per cent India Country Manager, concerned about growing This growing demand for cates that being cloistered much longer. Yet, as social at all times, online gaming is pulsion for the emotional between July 2020 and LinkedIn said, “As India expenses or debt, in con- flexibility comes at a time within four walls for long beings, children, in their for- coming up as an interesting and mental well-being of January 2021, crossing 500 slowly begins to come out trast with just 1 in 10 (13 when remote opportunities periods can impact mental mative years, require greater alternative to outdoor sports people dealing with isolation. million, with smartphones or of the second wave of per cent ) working men and continue to grow. Aspirants health and therapists have opportunities for extracurric- and activities. We aren’t talk- Parents have to be involved tablets used by 90 per cent of Covid-19 cases, we see the 30 per cent Gen Z profes- also seek a sense of belong- been reporting that more ular activities and interac- ing about playing video in the lives of their children them. year-over-year hiring rate sionals troubled due to lack ing and long-term growth people are reaching out for tions. Lack of this can hurt games in isolation for hours to ensure that they get ade- Not surprisingly, the grow- recover from a low of 10 of jobs, compared to 18 per within their new organisa- help after the outbreak last their cognitive and emotional anymore. Online, multiplayer quate attention and support ing interest in gaming saw a per cent in April to 35 per cent Baby Boomers. tions as 2 in 5 job seekers year. The Covid-19 preven- development. And this is games provide opportunities during these uncertain times. parallel rise in interest from cent at the end of May. The pandemic's recent prioritise workplace culture tion strategies have led to the putting immense pressure on for interaction, engagement While outdoor activities are investors and start-ups. Despite this modest revival, peak in India has amplified (43 per cent), internal suspension of classes across parents to keep their children and fair competition. We’re not possible or feasible, While approximately $173 confidence levels of work- the importance of work movement and promotions academic institutions. engaged through activities in the Golden Age of social online gaming can be an apt million was invested in the ing women and young pro- experience and professional (44 per cent), and a visible Consequently, millions of while juggling extended work gaming and parents, especial- alternative for such activities. domain in CY2020, there are fessionals are among the connections, as young commitment to diversity students have not physically hours and household chores. ly younger parents, are cer- Such games provide a plat- 400-plus gaming start-ups in lowest in the workforce Indians were found twice and inclusion (42 per cent) met teachers and classmates It was thus no surprise that tainly making the most of it. form for families to connect, the country currently. As a today. Twice as many work- (2.5x) as worried as their from their employers. for prolonged periods. More for some children, the screen As online gaming is a de- compete and converse in an sunrise sector, online gaming than 168 million schoolchild- time shot up as much as 500 stressor for older age groups interactive setup. As online holds immense growth ren across the globe are cur- per cent as they looked at too, a parent can engage with gaming also transcends geo- potential. According to rently missing physical class- ways to keep themselves their children through a well- graphical boundaries, it KPMG, the online gaming es. Additionally, uncertainty entertained. chosen skill-based game. could be a good way for par- industry is expected to gross due to postponement/cancel- It is important to acknowl- There is a popular trend in ents separated from their Rs 290 billion with 650 mil- lations of Board Exams is edge how parents have had to the west, where parents have children during the lock- lion users. As the pandemic generating intense worry adjust to such changes and been playing online games down to catch up with them. continues impacting the among affected students and constantly seek new opportu- with their children and other For instance, games across mental health of children and their parents. nities for interactive engage- than sharing commands and genres such as strategy, their academic prospects, The need for interactive ment with children. Engaging strategies in-game, they have sports, skill and arcade online gaming can transform entertainment with their children in recre- been talking to their children require requisite skills, strate- such scenarios. Foresight, an ational activities such as about school, their friend- gic thinking, knowledge, open mind and support from According to a recent sports, travelling, and gaming ships and everything else that attention, logic, practise and policymakers can change it. UNICEF report, the present et al essentially serves as a is going on in their lives. nimbleness to win. Playing (The author is a distin- pandemic has pushed chil- bonding exercise for Potential benefits of these games regularly can guished public policy profes- dren’s development back by guardians, among other online gaming boost these attributes in peo- sional and a former member several years globally. things. ple. If online games’ engage- of the United Nations, Meanwhile, as vaccine drives As the lockdown measures Engagement and interac- ment is deployed in educa- Internet Governance Forum, prioritise those 18 years and and the lack of vaccination in tive entertainment are no tion via gamification, it will Multi-stakeholder Advisory above only, children may be the under-18 segment are more a matter of choice but act as a catalyst in changing Group.) FUN

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Saturday June 26, 2021 CITY START-UP LADS MAKE INDIA PROUD isability isn’t any- body’s identity! Everybody has the Hyderabad's brilliant minds rose to the ability and every- D body matters, it’s all occasion, again: Welcome the innovative about acknowledg- ing it. Say hello to the new, KalArm — India's first bionic hand. innate, vigorous — KalArm built by a city-based start-up The Pioneer's SHIKHA called Maker’s Hive, which is also India’s first bionic hand as DUGGAL talks to the a tribute to former President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam! Affordable with empowering aesthetics founders of Maker's Hive, and functionality, it’s built with the intention to provide creators of the bionic access to upper limb amputa- tions from a quantum of over hand. forty million people in need of prosthetics keeping the eco- LADIES, HERE’S nomic challenges from the developing world in mind. Catering to the needs and WHY YOU SHOULD resuming the daily routine of the disabled population with user to another who is also an Indian alternative to given the option to customise serve and democratise the colours of outset shells. START YOUR DAY assistive-technology Researching on what problems industry, a team of 23 he could solve, Pranav found tech enthusiasts that there was very little prod- WITH CHOCOLATE came together to uct innovation in the health- form Kal care system, especially in the hile eating milk resting and exercise Bionics from disability space. Making mat- chocolate every metabolism. Hyderabad. ters worse, the advanced day may sound “Our findings highlight “Unlike a robotics and bionics available like a recipe for that not only ‘what’ but leg, the shares for people with disabilities W weight gain, also ‘when’ we eat can func- Pranav were financially out of reach starting the day impact physiological tion- Vempati, for most. He wanted to bridge with a concen- mechanisms involved in ing of founder of that gap! “For amputees who trated amount of choco- the regulation of body an Makers Hive. don’t have hands, we have late may help the body weight,” said Frank A.J.L. Inspired by Dr. A P something called flexor and burn fat and decrease Scheer, Neuroscientist J Abdul Kalam, his decid- extensor muscles in our fore- blood sugar levels, finds a from the Department of motives helped direct ed to arm. We place a pair of these study. Medicine and Neurology, arm the team’s acumen take up a sensors on these muscles and Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s is very towards building cutting- project try to interpret what the per- Brigham collaborated with Hospital. complex. For edge assistive technologies where not son is try- investigators at the “Our volunteers did not instance, if you to solve contemporary social much innova- ing to University of Murcia in gain weight despite want to tie a shoelace, the grip problems of the populace in tion has hap- do. We Spain, examined the increasing caloric intake. required is very different from developing nations like India. pened in India place effects of eating milk Our results show that that of the grip one needs to The founder asserts that Kal but significant a pair chocolate in morning chocolate reduces ad libi- hold a bottle. So, this one con- Bionics is born to leverage progress has been of tions to the bionic con- hours on a small group of tum energy intake, consis- tains sensors that press against the gap in the assistive-tech made in the rest of troller in the wrist area on postmenopausal women. tent with the observed the skin of the wearer’s resid- industry, especially prosthet- the world. I took up a what kind of functions it The study published in reduction in hunger, ual limb to detect electrical ics, and build health-tech problem statement needs to perform. We also The FASEB Journal appetite and the desire for signals from their nerves. devices to turn the people like amputations applied for a lot of IPs in the showed that morning or sweets shown in previous When a wearer thinks about with amputations from of the hand process. We were able to bring nighttime chocolate intake studies,” said Marta pointing at something with disabled to futuristically and down the price significantly to did not lead to weight Garaulet, also from the their missing hand, the mus- abled and from being a somewhere between Rs 3.5 gain. On the contrary, eat- hospital. cles in their residual limb will thing of pity to a source EMG lakh and Rs 4 lakh which is ing chocolate in the morn- For the study, the team still produce signals that are of envy! “I was inspired sensors ten times more affordable than ing or in the evening conducted a randomised, distinct from the signals pro- by entities like the Indian there any advanced bionic hands showed to influence controlled, cross-over trial duced when they think about Space Research which will with similar features,” explains hunger and appetite, of 19 postmenopausal pinching two fingers together. Organisation too, which send instruc- Pranav. microbiota composition, women who consumed The average bionic arm can are able to perform and sleep. either 100g of chocolate in support fourteen different disruptive A high intake of choco- the morning (within one grips and that variety can dra- inno- late during the morning hour after waking time) or matically increase an hours can also help to at night (within one hour amputee’s indepen- burn fat and reduce blood before bedtime). They dence and improve glucose levels and evening compared weight gain and their quali- or night intake of choco- many other measures to ty of wanted to late altered next-morning no chocolate intake. life,” build an affordable solution,” Pranav recalls. Kal Bionics has made it possible to bring people with amputations together by devel- oping a fully functional, cus- vations tomisable, and mobile app- while enabled Bionic Hand named spending only a after Dr. Kalam as a homage. fraction of what The KalArm comes in differ- advanced organisa- ent palm sizes with forearm tions like NASA do. I sockets that vary from one Rahman-Gulzar's Meri uring times of despair, inspiring words coupled with soul-stirring D melodies can help Pukaar Suno grows louder us see the light at the end of the tunnel. With this belief, National award sition, maestro A.R. Rahman It is like Mother India singing Maati Maa, our Mother Earth ‘Meri Pukaar Suno’ brings winner Gulzar and Grammy said, “This time, this period of to her children through her as she appeals to us to listen to together some of the most and Academy Award-winning the pandemic, is an extraordi- daughters. It's to say that her. She gives us hope with iconic artists across the Indian musician A.R. Rahman have nary phase in everyone's life. human beings have survived her bountiful resources, cool music industry along with joined forces to create an There is so much uncertainty and thrived through different breeze, flowing streams, and popular new age vocalists anthem of hope and healing and pain, and yet, so much periods of time and that we'll endless sunshine; asking us for Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, titled ‘Meri Pukaar Suno’. The resilience and healing. Gulzar emerge through this bravely.” a promise to look after our K S Chithra, Sadhana Sargam, song brings together the icon- ji and I wished to create a Speaking about the genesis gift of life. Rahman sahab has Shashaa Tirupati, Armaan ic duo after their memorable song of hope because we all of the anthem, Gulzar sahab given my words a truly magi- Malik, and Asees Kaur. Like collaboration in Dil Se, Guru, need comfort and reassurance. said, "This is a story about cal composition as always." the seven notes, this unique Slumdog Millionaire, Saathiya, collaboration is symbolic of and Ok Jaanu! unity across generations and The anthem is essentially a cultures. The music video is a call from 'Maati Maa' urging touching narrative of a child all her children to reunite and as he struggles to find inspira- assuring them that this too tion, inter-woven with the shall pass. It also re-ignites the incredible voices behind the sense of optimism and belong- song, which culminates into a ing amongst us. Urging them beautiful moment igniting a to keep the fire of faith burn- spirit of hope and belonging. ing within souls, the song The pristine, contemporary highlights how dark times are setup of the video is symbolic an indication of a brighter and of unity against all odds and happier future. It is rooted in audiences will get to view the the firm belief of 'Ek Jahaan iconic ensemble together, even Ek Umeed'. though they were all shot sep- Talking about the song’s arately, in different parts of direction and musical compo- the country. MatchesToday

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Germany in the final in Gothenburg having famously only qualified because war- Record-chasing Italy Eng can learn from Southgate’s torn Yugoslavia disintegrated. Saturday marks exactly 29 years since that game, and this WALES time the Danes, now ranked as becoming team to fear Euro 96 heartache: Henderson the 10th-best side in the London: Italy’s unbeaten streak Saturday at Wembley Stadium. world, should be favourites won’t last forever, and Austria Besides the unbeaten AFP n LONDON against Wales as they look to coach Franco Foda is plotting streak, Italy will also be trying SWIMMING go as far as possible for to be the one to stop it. to set another record. The ordan Henderson says Gareth Eriksen, who spent six days in The Italians have become team has not conceded a goal JSouthgate’s response to his hospital after his collapse, one of the favorites at the in 11 matches, a total of 1,055 costly Euro 96 penalty miss undergoing surgery to have a European Championship after minutes. If Austria fails to against Germany showed the AGAINST THE TIDE defibrillator implanted. winning all three of their games score, Italy will surpass the kind of mental strength that When the teams met twice in the group stage, scoring record of 1,143 minutes set defines the current generation as AFP n AMSTERDAM in the Nations League in late seven goals and conceding between 1972 and 1974. they prepare for a rematch with 2018 Denmark won on each none. Those three victories at For a team that failed to their old rivals. areth Bale and Wales occasion, including a 2-0 Euro 2020 extended the team’s qualify for the 2018 World England manager Southgate may have been the home victory in which unbeaten streak under coach Cup, Italy’s recent results are was a 25-year-old player when Gneutrals’ favourites Eriksen scored twice. Roberto Mancini to 30 games quite remarkable. he stepped up for the spot-kick during their rousing run to the Locals going to the game — matching the previous “It’s something that makes that was saved by Andreas semi-finals of the last in Amsterdam will certainly record set in the 1930s. us proud, especially consider- Kopke during Germany’s shoot- European Championship, but have Eriksen on their minds “Initially it seemed to be an ing what they thought of us out win in the Euro 96 semi- as they prepare to face — the playmaker made his insurmountable and impossible before the tournament started,” finals at Wembley. Denmark in the last 16 at Euro name at Ajax after joining challenge for us, because Italy forward Lorenzo It was a bitter end to a tour- From left, England's Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden 2020 in Amsterdam on them as a fresh-faced teenag- they haven’t lost for an Insigne said. nament that still holds fond walk during a training session at St George's Park in Burton upon Trent AP Saturday the goodwill is like- er. eternity,” Foda said. “But we have to memories for England fans after Championship on Tuesday, like that, you have to deal with ly to all be for their opponents. He made his first-team “But sooner or later stay focused, calm their dramatic run to the last Southgate’s perseverance has it, move on and try and be a The Danes managed to debut for the Dutch giants even Mancini’s team will and think about our- four. presented him with a chance for stronger person. If you speak to qualify for the knockout phase prior to turning 18 and won lose.” selves. We haven’t Southgate recovered from redemption. the gaffer, I’m sure he will say in second place in their group three Eredivisie titles before Austria, which has done anything yet. the crushing blow to play for And England midfielder that for sure. “A lot of us have despite the enormous emo- being sold to Tottenham reached the round of 16 Our objective is to go England for another eight years, Henderson believes the example been through adversity in our tional impact of Christian Hotspur in 2013. at the tournament all the way, it wasn’t enjoying a long Premier League set by his manager is one the lives. Some way and some how Eriksen’s cardiac Eriksen, who for the first just to get career at Aston Villa and players should draw from ahead you try and use that as motiva- arrest during their left London for time, will through the Middlesbrough before going of the blockbuster clash. tion to be better. opening game Inter Milan in get its group into management. “It’s a good example. I can “That’s where you grow and against Finland in January last year, chance stage.” With Germany set to face imagine the feeling he had at that the mental strength is really Copenhagen. arrived as part on AP England at Wembley in the last moment in time,” Henderson important. You learn from your After the trau- of the wave of 16 of the European told a press conference. “Things past experiences.” ma of seeing their signings made star player require by Spurs in the and being lucky enough to CPR on the pitch, same summer play with him now, I know Kasper Hjulmand’s they sold Bale Gareth can do whatever he Cavani helps Uruguay into Copa quarters team lost 1-0 to to Real wants on the pitch,” said Joe their Nordic Madrid. Rodon, his teammate at Spurs AP n CUIABÁ short range in the 79th minute neighbours and as well as with Wales. at the Arena Pantanal in then went WELSH There will be club team- ruguay and Paraguay Cuiaba. It was the veteran down 2-1 to FANS TO mates in each goal on Usecured their spots in striker’s first goal for Uruguay Belgium, but MISS OUT Saturday: Denmark’s Kasper the Copa America knockout since November. a thrilling Bale went Schmeichel will come up stage by winning their Group Paraguay beat Chile with 4-1 win on to experience against Danny Ward, who is A matches by 2-0 scores on a header by Braian Samudio over the highest of highs at very much his understudy at Thursday (Friday morning in the 33rd minute and a goal Russia was club level in Madrid and Leicester City but the number IST). from the spot by Miguel enough for has helped propel his one for Wales. Uruguay had its first win Almirón in the 58th at the them to country back to the fore- It hints at the challenges in the tournament against Mané Garrincha stadium in advance. front of the international facing Robert Page’s side, who Bolivia, which could have Brasilia. And so they game. will also be denied a proper jumped ahead on the table, Uruguay and Paraguay come to the Netherlands Scorer of three goals on travelling support in but is out of the tournament will clash on Monday in a with the aim of winning their run to the semi-finals Amsterdam with fans barred due to Paraguay’s convincing match that will decide which a knockout tie at the in France five years ago, from entering the Netherlands victory against Chile on team faces defending champi- European this time Bale has skippered from the United Kingdom. Thursday. Uruguay's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring his team's second goal AP ons and favorites Brazil in the Championship for the Wales through Group A, The travel ban does not Argentina leads Group A quarterfinals. first time since they although he missed a penal- apply to supporters coming with seven points, followed by Uruguay’s victory started had an own goal in the 40th If they draw or Uruguay stunned the continent to ty in their crucial win over from Denmark, which like the Paraguay with six. Chile has after Bolivian goalkeeper minute. wins, Chile will face the host. win the trophy itself in Turkey in Baku. Netherlands is in the five, one more than Uruguay. Carlos Lampe, one of the Edinson Cavani doubled A Paraguayan victory means 1992, defeating “Watching him for years European Union. Bolivia has none. best players of the match, the Uruguayan lead from Uruguay will take that spot. Injured Halep pulls out of Wimbledon Will take a couple of weeks to shortpasses TURKISH GP BACK ON F1 CALENDAR AFP n LONDON singles titles and the 39-year-old LONDON: The Turkish Grand Prix is back on American, seeded sixth, takes on sink in: Southee on WTC triumph this year's F1 calendar for the second time efending champion Simona Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the after the race in Singapore was canceled. DHalep pulled out of first round and could play PTI n SOUTHAMPTON 2019 World Cup, to come so “We hope to see another fantastic race again Wimbledon with a calf injury as German Angelique Kerber, to close and then come across in one of the best tracks in the world,” F1 Novak Djokovic learned on whom she lost in the 2018 final, ew Zealand pacer Tim the line here in a completely president said on Friday. The Istanbul Park Friday he will face Britain’s Jack in the third round. NSouthee says the World different format, a new format circuit takes the place of the canceled night Draper at the start of his quest Test Championship triumph that hasn’t been contested race on the Singapore street circuit on Oct 3. for a 20th Grand Slam title. DJOKOVIC EYES NO 20 over the mighty Indian team before is great. “From our Romanian Halep, who beat The men’s draw is also miss- will take at least a couple of point of view to win a Test SUSHILA QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPICS Serena Williams in the final in ing some big names, with two- weeks to sink in. championship final was prob- NEW DELHI: Ace Indian judoka Sushila Devi 2019, tore her left calf muscle in time winner Rafael Nadal and New Zealand defeated ably the biggest occasion. We has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics Rome last month and was forced US Open champion Dominic world number one India by played some really good crick- through the continental quota, the sport's to miss the French Open. Thiem also absent. eight wickets in the final here et leading up to it.” international federation confirmed. Sushila, She travelled to London Eight-time winner Roger on Wednesday. On wicketkeeper BJ who competes in the 48kg category, has earlier this week but announced Federer, beaten in the 2019 For Southee, it wasn’t just Watling, who announced his 989 points which puts her at seventh spot her withdrawal minutes before final by Djokovic, and two- about 15 players in the current retirement during the WTC in the Asian list, which has 10 quota slots. the draw for the championships, pulled out of the French Open time champion Andy Murray squad. final, Southee said, “He is a which return on Monday after after citing struggles with are in the draw but there are fit- “It is amazing to be part champion bloke and he has WOMEN’S RECURVE TEAM IN FINAL they were cancelled last year due depression and anxiety. ness doubts over both players. of this team. We have been given his best throughout his PARIS: The Indian women's recurve archery to the coronavirus pandemic. World number one World number one working for this (WTC final career. He deserved to finish team, which failed to book an Olympic quota “I can honestly say that I’m Ashleigh Barty, who was forced Djokovic arrives at the All win) for the last two years. Not captain Virat Kohli and in a video interview released like this.” in the Final Qualifier, on Friday storm into the really down and upset about to retire from her second-round England Club after winning his only the 15 players but others Cheteshwar Pujara on the by New Zealand Cricket. “He’s been the heart and final of the World Cup Stage 3. The trio of having to take this decision,” said match at Roland Garros with a 19th Grand Slam at Roland probably in the last 5-6 years final day had set up his side’s “I have never experienced soul of this group, he’s often Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Komalika the world number three. “This hip injury, opens her campaign Garros and will first face 19- (have contributed) to get us to triumph. 139 runs taking so long (to been the guy who goes unno- Bari just dropped a set before defeating period has been difficult but to against Spain’s Carla Suarez year-old Draper. where we are now. “We knew it was going to chase down) and there was a ticed, he just goes about his sixth-ranked France 6-2 in the semi-finals. miss the last two Majors has Navarro, who is playing her final Federer, who is set to play “It is very special. We had be tough on the final day, lot of nervous energy in the business without any fuss. They will now face Mexico in Sunday final. made it even more challenging Wimbledon before retirement experienced French campaign- come very close to a few three results were possible change room.” “He’s been the guy in the mentally and physically.” after recovering from cancer. er Adrian Mannarino in the first tournaments. It is yet to sink then and the first hour to be Opener Tom Latham said crisis for us, we are going to BRONZE FOR 10M AIR PISTOL TEAM Halep’s withdrawal follows Serena Williams is seeking round, is seeded sixth this year in and may take a couple of crucial. But picking up the two it has been ‘a massive ride’ in miss him,” Latham added on OSIJEK: The Indian troika of Manu Bhaker, that of four-time Grand Slam to equal Margaret Court’s Grand but has avoided Djokovic's half weeks.” Southee believes that wickets in that period was cru- the last two years. “For me, to Watling who has played in 75 Yashaswini Singh Deswal and Rahi Sarnobat champion Naomi Osaka, who Slam record of 24 Grand Slam of the draw. the crucial wickets of India cial in the end,” Southee said be involved in the 2015 and Tests. claimed the Bronze medal in the 10m air pistol women's team event of the ISSF Shooting World Cup here on Friday. They defeated the Hungarian team of Veronika Major, Miriam Jako and Sara Rahel Fabian India will play intra-squad Eng cruise to T20I series win 16-12 in the Bronze medal match. Billings fell shortly before ‘NO SPECTATORS’ STILL POSSIBLE matches in Durham: ECB the finish but Sam Curran (16 TOKYO: A ‘no-spectator games’ remains an not out) helped England to a option for the Tokyo Olympics, which open PTI n NEW DELHI of a game against county sides, five-wicket win with 11 balls officially in just four weeks, the president of the spokesperson said, “No”. to spare as the world’s top- the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee he Indian cricket team will In England, cricketers from ranked T20 side went 2-0 up said on Friday. “The situation is changing Tplay two intra-squad games various counties are regularly in this three-match series. from time to time so that is why we need to at the Riverside ground in being tested for Covid but are “A ny t e s t t h a t w e c o m e u p remain flexible and prompt in responding to Durham before the five-match not being kept in any bubble. against at this stage, with the Multan Sultans players and support staff celebrate with the winner’s any change. A no-spectator games is one of Test series against England as The Indian team, once it (T20) World Cup in mind, is trophy after they beat Peshawar Zalmi in the final @thePSLt20 our options.” Virat Kohli’s men are unlikely assembles in London on July 14 a good challenge — anything to get any warm-up first-class and moves to Durham, will be out of the ordinary is good,” SRIHARI SETS NATIONAL RECORD games against county sides. once again be in a bubble. England captain Eoin Morgan Multan win PSL title NEW DELHI: Star Indian swimmer Srihari India captain Virat Kohli India are currently travel- told Sky Sports. Nataraj came agonisingly close to achieving had expressed his displeasure ling with 24 players — 20 in Earlier, a fine collective Abu Dhabi: Multan Sultans won their maiden the elusive Olympic qualification time in the at not being given any first- the official squad and four effort in the field saw Sri Pakistan Super League title by thumping 2017 cham- 100m men's backstroke event before falling class games before the England reserves — which will allow Lanka held to a meagre total, pion Peshawar Zalmi by 47 runs in the final. short of the mark at the Sette Colli Trophy in series, starting in Nottingham them to play intra-squad with 111 the fewest number of Sohaib Maqsood celebrated his Pakistan recall Rome. The 20-year-old clocked 53.90 England's Sam Curran, right, goes to hug teammate Liam Livingstone, after win seconds bettering his own national record in on August 4. games. against Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Cardiff on Thursday AP runs England have conceded at 34 after five years with an unbeaten 65, and South “Due to Covid-19 proto- However, legends like when bowling their full 20 African Rilee Rossouw reserved his best for the final the 100m men's backstroke event. However, cols, they will play two intra- Sunil Gavaskar have ques- AFP n CARDIFF ing Sri Lanka to 111 at overs at this level. by smashing 50 off 21 balls in Multan’s imposing total it was not enough to make the ‘A' mark for squad four-day matches before tioned the amount of pre- Glamorgan’s headquarters. Fast bowler Mark Wood of 206-4. the Tokyo Games set at 53.85 seconds. the first Test in August,” an paredness that a simulated iam Livingstone saw But they collapsed to 36- (2-18) and leg-spinner Adil Peshawar, which opted to chase after winning the ECB spokesperson said on match can give the team. The LEngland to a series-clinch- 4 in the face of some spirited Rashid (2-24) led the way as toss, got brief momentum from veteran Shoaib MEN’S RELAY TEAM CLOSE TO OLY Friday. touring teams, in the past, ing win over Sri Lanka as the Sri Lanka bowling chasing England avoided conceding a Malik’s 47 off 28 balls but was restricted to 159-9. PATIALA: The Indian men's 4x400m relay While it is understood that have played multiple first-class hosts overcame a batting 112 — a target reduced to 103 boundary in the powerplay for Legspinner Imran Tahir claimed his three wick- team of Mohammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj BCCI had requested ECB for a games against county sides. slump in a rain-affected sec- from 18 overs following a rain the first time in a T20I. ets in his last over while Zimbabwe fast bowler Jacob, Arokia Rajiv and Noah Nirmal Tom few practice games, the Covid- In simulated matches, a ond T20I at Sophia Gardens delay. Kusal Mendis (39) and Blessing Muzarabbani picked up the important wick- enhanced its chances of qualifying for the 19 situation won’t allow any player can bat again if he gets on Thursday. But Sam Billings (24) and Kusal Perera (21) provided the et of power-hitter Hazratullah Zazai early to take the Tokyo Olympics with a 3:01.89 effort in the such plan to go ahead. out quickly unlike a proper England appeared to have Livingstone (29 not out) stead- only meaningful resistance sting out of Peshawar’s run chase. AP heats on the opening day of the National Asked if there is any chance first-class match. the game sown up after hold- ied the innings. with the bat. Inter-State Athletics Championships. Agencies 12

Vijayawada Saturday June 26, 2021 tollywood DIL RAJU, AJAY DEVGN JOIN HANDS TO PRODUCE HINDI REMAKE OF NAANDHI

#NaandhiInHindi” Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh informed that casting and other details of the project are under wraps. “AJAY DEVGN – DIL RAJU – #NAANDHI REMAKE… The #Hindi film – not titled yet — will be produced by #AjayDevgn, #DilRaju, #KuldeepRathore and #ParagDesai… #Naandhi is a crime courtroom Ram Charan's fans walk drama which received immense critical acclaim + was also a 231 km to meet him commercial success. #NaandhiInHindi,” h e tweeted. ‘Naandhi’ is a 2021 Indian ega power star his ardent fans Sandhya Telugu-language Ram Charan, Jayraj, Ravi, and Veeresh, drama film directed who is gearing who walked all the way by debutant Vijay up for RRR from Jogulamba Gadwal to Kanakamedala and m shoot, is not just Hyderabad, nearly 231 km produced by Satish known for his for four days, only to meet Vegesna. The film acting, but also for his kind, their beloved star. stars Allari down-to-earth nature and The actor welcomed Naresh and the little things he does to them with a warm hug and Varalaxmi make his fans happy. had an elaborate conversa- Sarathkumar One such gesture is that tion with them. This ges- while the actor, on Friday made ture of his made his fans Priyadarshi, time to meet and chat with really happy. Harish Uthaman, Vinay Varma, ollywood actor jay and Praveen Devgn and producer Dil play support- Raju have joined forces ing roles. to produce the Hindi The story of B remake of this year’s crit- the movie fol- ically acclaimed Telugu lows the life of courtroom drama Surya Prakash Naandhi starring Allari Naresh. (Naresh), an IT pro- The actor took to his Twitter han- fessional, who is wrong- dle to announce the news. “Time ly accused in a high-profile mur- to share an important story with der case, and spends years all! @DilRajuProdctns and enduring abuse and languishing @ADFFilms are all set to produce in prison, waiting for his trial. the Hindi remake of the Telugu Released on 19 February 2021, hit, Naandhi! @SVC_official Naandhi opened to highly posi- @Meena_Iyer@kuldeeprathor9@P tive reviews. The film was a com- aragDesai #MumbaiTalkeez mercial success.

Radhe Shyam Akshay to remake resumes shoot Ratsasan in Hindi? rabhas and Hyderabad. onsidered as the best psychological thriller in Pooja Hegde- Earlier the makers of the Tamil film industry, Ratsasan received starrer Radhe Radhe Shyam planned to overwhelming reviews from both critics Shyam has shoot a shoot in the third c and fans. Made on a shoestring budget, the p been making week of April, but due to Vishnu Vishal and Amala Paul-starrer went headlines ever the second wave of on to gross over Rs 20 Cr at the global box since its launch. While Coronavirus, the makers office. Later, the movie was remade in Tollywood, movie lovers have been dropped the idea and the titled Rakshasudu in which Bellamkonda Sai intrigued by the epic sto- shoot was halted. The Sreenivas played the lead role. The film was a hit at ryline of the film, it is makers are going to shoot the box office. hard to miss the sizzling a few crucial scenes with Rakshasudu was bankrolled by Havish under his chemistry of the lead the lead pair. banner and he was also in the plan to make it in actors — Pooja and While the mega-budget Hindi. Akshay Kumar was on the board in the Prabhas in the teaser and romantic drama Radhe Hindi remake of Rakshasudu but due to the coro- first-look poster. Shyam, has already gar- navirus pandemic, the makers dropped the idea. Directed by Radha nered appreciation for its Now according to the latest report, Havish has Krishna Kumar, Pooja motion poster and amaz- sold the remake rights of the film to Padman Hegde is playing Prerna ing posters, we have fame Akshay Kumar and now the actor is all set whereas the Baahubali reports coming in that to play the lead role. Apart from acting, Akshay star is playing the makers have spent Rs Kumar will also bankroll the remake. Vikramaditya. 106 crore on 26 sets of Rakshasudu remake is expected to go on the On Friday, Prabhas and the film, which is floor by the end of this month and a Pooja Hegde have bankrolled by UV popular Hindi director is on board to resumed the shoot of Creations and has music helm the remake. Akshay is also Radhe Shyam in by Justin Prabhakaran. planning to rope in another popular actor to play the role of the antago- nist. Prasanth Varma, Teja Sajja’s Hanu-man takes off

irector Prasanth #Hyderabad with pooja cere- Varma’s Hanu-Man, mony... #TejaSajja stars in that has Oh Baby! this superhero film... Filming boy Teja Sajja will starts next month... d be seen in the lead Produced by K Niranjan role, was launched Reddy. #HanuManTheOrigin on Friday, in Hyderabad. #PV4 (sic),” tweeted the The film was launched with film’s team. a traditional pooja ceremony, Gemini Kiran switched on which was attended by the camera while C Kalyan Prasanth, Teja, and the rest gave the first clap. Shiva of the team. Hanu-Man’s Shakti Datta directed the shooting will commence first shot. sometime next month. Teja Sajja was spotted Hanu-Man marks sporting long hair, mous- Prasanth Varma’s fourth tache, and a beard for his directorial venture and is look in the film. being promoted as the first Producer K Niranjan original superhero film in Reddy will bankroll the film, Telugu. The first-look poster while Chaitanya will present of Hanu-Man has the words Hanu-Man. The cast and ‘The Dawn of a new cine- crew of the film will be matic universe’ written on it. announced later. “SUPERHERO FILM IN The technical crew of the #TELUGU LAUNCHED... film includes cinematogra- #HanuMan— directed by pher Dasaradhi Shivvendra #PrasanthVarma — was and costume designer Lanka launched today in Santhoshi.