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SPARKLERS Bike-borne gunmen shoot dead mining MP: 22 dead, several injured as bus falls off bridge in Khargone
official engaged by NTPC in Hazaribagh Khargone, May 9
(IANS): At least 22 people
were killed and many oth-
The incident took place
around 8.40 am. The bus
was carrying around 50
Hazaribag, May 9 (IANS) A senior offi- vate hospital where the former was
cial of a mining developer cum operator declared dead on arrival. Kumar had ers sustained injuries after a passengers when it was met
(MDO) firm engaged by power utility received two bullets - one on his chest and private bus fell off from a with the accident.
NTPC was shot dead in Jharkhand's the other on his stomach. The body was bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Police had rushed to the
Hazaribagh district on Tuesday, police said. sent to a Ranchi hospital for post-mortem Khargone district on spot and started the rescue
Two bike-borne gunmen fired at Sharad examination. The bodyguard suffered Tuesday. operation. Those injured
Have noble resolves. Kumar, a senior vice president of the MDO, injuries on the waist. The miscreants were The incident occurred at were admitted to the district
With the help of willpower, from close range near Barkagaon Forest masked and appeared to be sharpshooters, Dongargaon bridge near hospital in Khargone.
Guest House while he was proceeding to a the SP said adding that the motive of the Dasanga area in the district. Locals in the area rushed
determination and According to Home to the spot after the accident
sincere effort, you will be site office in an SUV. murder is not yet clear though the attack
His bodyguard was also injured in the appears to be planned. The SP said that a Minister Narottam Mishra, A magisterial probe has expressed grief over the bus and they pulled the people
able to achieve your attack, Hazaribagh Superintendent of case has been registered at the Barkagaon the bus fell to a dry riverbed been ordered into the inci- accident and announced ex- trapped inside the bus from
divine goals. Police Manoj Ratan Chothe said. Kumar police station. All nearby police stations after hitting the railings of dent, he said. Prime gratia to the families of the the windows and backside
H. H. Swami Avdeshanand Giri and the bodyguard were brought to a pri- were alerted. the bridge. Minister Narendra Modi deceased. of the vehicle.

Imran arrested by Pak Rangers on NAB's orders

Patna HC rejects govt's Kurmi leaders call for boycott of
plea for early hearing on panchayat polls in Bengal
caste-based survey case Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) The cold war between the
Patna, May 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress and the people belonging to the
Kurmi community in West Bengal, who are staging a mass
Patna High Court on
Tuesday rejected the Bihar
Islamabad, May 9
(IANS) Based on orders by Imran's supporters storm Pak movement demanding Scheduled Tribe status for them,
government's plea seeking
an early hearing in the case
the National Accountability
Bureau (NAB), former Army headquarters now seems to be taking a serious turn as the community
leaders have called for a total boycott of the forthcoming
pertaining to caste-based Pakistan Prime Minister Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) In unprecedented scenes, panchayat polls in the state. The call for boycotting the
survey in the state. Earlier Imran Khan was arrested supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on rural civic body polls came soon after the community
on May 4, the high court by the Pakistan Rangers Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the members launched the 'All Wall to Kurmi' campaign in the
put an interim stay on the from outside the Islamabad garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's three tribal-dominated areas of Jangalmahal scattered over
caste-based survey saying High Court (IHC) on residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corrup- West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia districts, sending
that "it looks like a census Tuesday. tion case. As the news of his arrest by the Rangers spread, across a message to all political parties that the walls of the
and the Bihar government Khan had travelled to massive protests broke out in several cities across properties of the community members cannot be used for
has no right to conduct it". Islamabad earlier in the day Pakistan. Protesters at several places turned violent and political campaigns for the forthcoming panchayat polls.
The court categorically said from his Lahore residence burned police vehicles and damaged public property. In Trinamool MLA Ajit Maiti's comments on Sunday equat-
that conducting a census is to appear before the IHC Lahore, a large number of PTI workers stormed into the ing the Kurmi agitation with the Khalistan movement have
in the domain of Centre and seeking bail in the Al-Qadir Corps Commander Lahore residence and smashed the irked the community members further, who have now
state cannot do it. The court trust case lodged by the gate and window-panes. The army personnel present on called for a total boycott of the panchayat polls. Although
had also given the next date NAB. cials, arrest warrants for the Chaudhry said that as soon duty there, however, did not try to stop the enraged pro- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself has apologised on
of hearing for July 3. After However, upon his former premier in the Al- as Khan arrived at the IHC, testers who surrounded them and chanted slogans against behalf of Ajit Maiti for the latter's comments, it didn't seem
the interim order, Solicitor arrival at the IHC, the Qadir trust case were issued a large number of Rangers the 'handlers' of the PML-N led government in the mili- to have satisfied the Kurmi leaders. According to Kurmi
General P.K. Shahi, on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on May 1. The arrest was troops surrounded the court tary establishment. leader Ajit Prasad Mahato, the Chief Minister has always
behalf of the Bihar govern- (PTI) chief was arrested by made under the same refer- premises. He also said that ignored their demands. "Our single-point demand is that
ment, had filed a plea on the Rangers and took him to ence, the officials added. PTI lawyers and supporters arrested by Rangers outside and PTI workers and sup- the state government should send the content and justifica-
May 6 seeking urgent hear- the NAB office. Confirming the arrest, were assaulted. the IHC. Lawyers have porters are also being tion copies notifying the Kurmis as Scheduled Tribe to the
ing in this matter. According to NAB offi- PTI's lawyer Faisal "Imran Khan has been been subjected to torture arrested," said Chaudhry. Union government.

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Day 2 of 'Venture-23' commences with tribute to Tagore Chuna Shah Baba's 54th annual Urs
commences with Quran Khwani
Srinath Public
School Mail News Service

Mail News Service Jamshedpur, May 9: The 54th

annual Urs of Hazrat Badshah Abdur
Jamshedpur, May 9: Rahim Rahman alias Chuna Shah
The second day of the Baba commenced at 8 am on Tuesday,
summer camp, 'Venture 23' May 9 at his Dargah in Bistupur with
commenced with yoga the reading of Fateha.
exercises followed by a Followers of Chuna Shah Baba
function that saw the from West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and
faculty and participating Jharkhand including Jamshedpur
students paying tribute to started arriving at Baba's Dargah
'Kobi Guru' Rabindranath since Monday to participate in the
Tagore on the occasion of four day Urs celebration. His devotees Ramgarh and Maulana Ishaque Qawal Kolkata who will present their
his 162nd birth anniversary, belonging to other faiths also Anjum and Kari Ibrar Aurangabadi compositions.
the 25th day of Boishakh, participate in this annual event and will be present. On Friday, May 12, the concluding
which according to the aplomb by the teachers and mug painting. According to taking skills." offer Chadar in prayers for the The schedule for Thursday, May 11 day of Chuna Shah Baba's 54th Urs
English calendar this year students of Srinath Public one of the event guides, Participants at the fulfillment of their wishes. will include Chadar and Sandal observation, Langar-e-Aam will
coincides with May 9. School in Adityapur. "The co-curricular summer camp were taught SM Qutubuddin, Secretary of the Gast from 10 am, Chadar Poshi at commence from 2 pm. nationally
Floral tributes were offered The art and craft activities aim at developing to develop their skills in Dargah Committee, said that on 1.20 pm, Langar-e-Aam from 2 pm renowned Qawwals, Qawal Mehboob
on the occasion followed activities on the second day inventiveness, spontaneity, logical approach to finding Wednesday, May 10, Isha Takreer and Qawali from 9 pm with the main Taj from Kanpur and Shabbir Saif Ali
by cultural presentations on of 'Venture-23' included language interaction, social solutions as they practiced would be held after Namaaz during attraction being the participation of Chishti of Varanasi will present Sufi
Tagore's songs and dances puppetry, finger print and field enhancement, Sudoku, puzzle and abacus. which Maulana Qutubuddin Rizvi of the famous Qawwals, Jani Warish Kalam at Mahfil-e- Shama from 9
presented with grace and glass paintings, pottery and decision making and risk (w/gsd) Ranchi, Jam-Jam Fatehpuri from Qawal Nawada and Shah Warsi pm. (w/gsd)

Khatian holder seeks compensation

for land used for NH
Tata Steel UISL inaugurates 3 MGD water treatment plant at Ramadhin Bagan
Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, May 9: To
meet the growing
consumption for drinking
water, Tata Steel UISL has
constructed a 3 Million
Gallon per Day (MGD)
water treatment plant at
Ramadhin Bagan, near
Seraikela, May 9 : Land owner Ramesh Singh attended ISWP Transportation Park.
the Janata Darbar of the Deputy Commissioner on This WTP will be
Tuesday to demand compensation for land acquisition catering to drinking water
done for NH 32 road widening in Pitki village under needs of various locations
Lupungdih Panchayat of Neemdih block. According to like Namda Basti, Mishra
Ramesh Singh, all the papers of Khatian and land are in the Bagan, JEMCO Azad Steel and Ritu Raj Sinha, through Electro- for physico-chemical as Corporate Services, Tata SteelUISL.
name of his grandmother, Late Revati Singh. However, Basti, Gowala Basti, Managing Director, Tata chlorination plant, thus well as micro-biological Steel, Capt. Dhananjay The plant is expected to
Kartik Singh, a resident of Adardih village of Neemdih, Ramadinbagan, Manifit Steel UISL today. eliminating the usage of analysis. The automation Mishra, Sr. General play a critical role in
along with some middlemen, is claiming compensation for Basti, Mohananda The plant is equipped liquid chlorine. system consists of PLC Manager, TSUISL, Sanjiv meeting the growing
the land by making fake documents and genealogy. Basti,etc. with the latest technologies The wastewater controlled Filter Bed, Pump Kumar Jha, EIC demand for purified water
Rayatdar Ramesh Singh has demanded a ban on the The plant was and equipment, which generated in filter beds is house and Clarifier systems (Water & Wastewater in the region and support
wrongful withdrawal of compensation for the land and that inaugurated by Chanakya ensures the highest level of recycled back to the inlet The inauguration Services),TSUISL, Senior the sustainable
compensation should only be paid to the real owner Chaudhary, Vice President, efficiency and reliability. zone.The plant is equipped ceremony was attended by leadership teams from development of the
according to the rules. (w-nm) Corporate Services, Tata Disinfection done with a laboratory facility Pranay Sinha, Chief, Tata Steel and Tata industrial sector. (W-mb)

MNPS hosts skill building workshop for mothers TWU pays tributes to SK Benjamin on 14th death anniv
building and more card and envelope making, thereby
sustainable lifestyle. boosting their green credentials.
On the first day, Such handy products are required
Bindu Ahuja, in every household in everyday
Excellence co- life. The workshop was conducted
ordinator of the by Rajshee Agiwal.
school conducted Principal of MNPS Ashu Tiwary,
hands on training on Secretary of the school managing
baking, icing and ice committee Dr DP Shukla,
cream making. Junior Coordinator Poornima
Mothers were Tripathy along with the
excited, and happy representatives of TEEP (Tata
that they needn't Excellence in Education Program)
depend on readymade appreciated the effort by the club Mail News Service Shailesh Kumar Singh 'Manas', a union employee
packaged products members. addressed the gathering and and Jaideo Upadhyay,
Jamshedpur, May 9: highlighted the life and Director, MJC gave a
from the market. Mothers' Club moderator The 14th death anniversary
Variety of flavours Archana Singh along with Malti contribution of late detailed version of late
Mail News Service Mothers club members was of SK Benjamin, former Benjamin to the Union and Benjamin's life.
organised at Motilal Nehru Public could be used at home to cater to Mukherjee played an instrumental President of Tata Workers'
Jamshedpur, May 9: Two days every individual's taste. role in making this workshop a workers of Tata Steel. They Also present were
School on 8 and 9 May. Union (TWU) was said, "SK Benjamin, apart Shatrughna Kumar Roy,
of skill building workshop for The workshop focused on skill On day 2, women learnt the art of success. (W-mb) observed on May 9. Union from being the union Vice President, Sanjay
leaders led by TWU president, was a mild Kumar Singh, Vice

Srinath University's tribute to the Bard on 162nd birth anniversary President Sanjeev Kumar
Choudhary paid floral
tribute to portrait of SK
mannered man but with
steely resolve who fought
for the right of workers and
President, Nitesh Raj, Asst.
Secretary, Hari Shankar
Singh, Treasurer &
Mail News Service and ideas and these will Benjamin. remains a burning example Accountant and executive
continue to inspire President Sanjeev Kumar of fortitude. He served the committee members and
Jamshedpur, May 9: generations through time. Choudhary, General union dedicatedly for 50 union employees also paid
Srinath University in Rabindranath's writings Secretary Satish Kumar years." tribute to former TWU
association with Srinath show his command over Singh and Deputy President Earlier Dr MS Singh President. (W-mb)
College of Education the language. The more we
organised a cultural
programme to
read his writings,
understand his music and Drug peddlar nabbed by Chowka police
commemorate the 162nd dance creations, the more
we will understand the crux Seraikela, May 9: The Chowka police
birth anniversary of 'Bard' have arrested a 28-year-old man, Mongol
Rabindranath Tagore. of life and living."
Anju Mahato of B Ed Munda alias Mangal Munda, on charges of
The entire faculty and drug possession. The police recovered
students assembled at the Department presented a
dance on Rabindranath's about 450 grams of wet opium from him,
University auditorium to along with a motorcycle, a mobile phone,
salute the Nobel Laureate song composition and
Kusum also of the same and some cash. The arrest was made during
for his immortal creations a raid conducted by the police, CRPF, and
that have embellished not tributes to Rabindranath Rabindranath Tagore was a purposeful pursuits and department spoke on the
Tagore and in his address legendary figure and a make them a part of our thematic values of Tagore's District Armed Police Force in the Mutuda
only Bengali but village and surrounding forest areas.
international literature for observed, "Revered across cultural icon. The greatest ways of life. literary creations. The
the world for his tribute to icons while We look upon the Nobel program was jointly Munda was caught while trying to
posterity. escape on his bike and was found with the
Dr. Govind Mahato, Vice remarkable contribution to observing their birth Prize recipient as a definer anchored by Devbrat and
the world of literature, anniversaries is to imbibe of all that is beautiful and a Shravani, both of the B Ed drugs during a search. A case has been NDPS Act, and further investigations are
Chancellor of Srinath registered under Section 17/18 of the
University offered floral music and art, their philosophies and motivator of noble thoughts Department. (w/gsd) underway. (w-nm)

Anju Bobby George to inaugurate

Summer Camp at JRD Sports Complex
BJP felicitates AMC while Ward 29 protests lackadaisical approach
Mail News Service of. Each of their demands
Mail News Service will be taken to the
Seraikela, May 9 : On appropriate platform and
Jamshedpur, May 9: The Tata Steel one hand, a felicitation every effort will be made to
Sports Division is all set to organise ceremony was organized by solve them.
Summer Camp 2023 at the JRD Tata the Bharatiya Janata Party Singh expressed his
Sports Complex from May 12-30, 2023. RIT Mandal to celebrate concern by saying that the
Renowned athlete, Anju Bobby George the successful completion previous tenure of the
would be the Chief Guest during the of the tenure of BJP-backed Municipal Corporation was
Opening Ceremony of Summer Camp on public representatives of very unsatisfactory.
May 12 (7 AM) at the JRD Tata Sports Adityapur Municipal People's representatives
Complex. George is recipient of Arjuna Corporation while on the will have to give details of
has received 2000 entries for the camp. other hand in Ward 29 of their works.
Award in 2002, Khel Ratna in 2003 and This is the last opportunity for the children
Padma Shri in 2004 for her outstanding the Municipal Corporation, of the elected public Corporation was formed. Late Councilor Late Hundreds of women and
to register for the camp as seats are filling there was a huge gathering representatives of the On the other hand in the Rajmani Devi on the men from the area
achievements in field of athletics. fast. Registration are open at JRD Tata
She made history by winning Bronze of over 200 people of the Municipal Corporation meeting at Ward 29 it was occasion assured everyone including Chandan Jha,
Sports Complex along with online area protesting against the were reviewed and decided the people will that until the election of the Surendra Singh, Harendra
Medal in long jump at the 2003 World registration at
Championships in Athletics in Paris. She pending works of the different ways to remove protest and efforts will be Municipal Corporation is Tinku Lala, Vinay Shankar
https://forms.office.com/r/KLSzFgAxHS. Municipal Corporation. the problems of the people made for the completion of held and the new executive Singh, Awadhesh Thakur,
became the first Indian athlete ever to win 22-disiplinary summer camp will offer a
a medal in a World Championships in In the meeting, the works of the area were discussed the stalled works of the is formed, every happiness Ranju Mukhiya, Lakshmi,
host of sports training ranging from of Adityapur Municipal till the new executive ward. and sorrow of the people of Savita were present in the
Athletics jumping 6.70 metres (22.0 ft). Swimming to Horse Riding to Cricket to
Till now, Tata Steel Sports Department Corporation and the works committee of the Municipal Manmohan Singh, son of the area will be taken care meeting. (w-nm)
Hockey to roller-skating and others.(W-mb)

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Marandi welcomed in Rajnagar

Dr Nagendra Singh: Parallel thinker driven by sense of purpose beyond just material gain

Mail News Service

Seraikela, May 9: Former Chief Minister Babulal

Marandi on way to Chaibasa to participate in sit-in protest
against the district administration, was welcomed in
Rajnagar by BJP leaders led by Ganesh Mahali. Marandi
garlanded the statue of Sidho-Kanho.
Fish farming to start from today
Mail News Service them to participate in the guests. Dr. Kulkarni praised Dr. be waived off, and in such a heart, opening his doors forever
program. Some of them even Singh, stating that in today's situation, doctors like Dr. Singh to those in need.
Jamshedpur, May 9: On arrived with some vegetables as world, it is rare to find a doctor are truly a manifestation of God. Dr. Singh's mother passed
Monday, several individuals from gifts, which surprised everyone. who not only provides free check- Dr. Singh shared that his father away on March 2, 1997, and
Ghatshila, Dhalbhumgarh, Dr. Singh has been performing ups but also performs free had passed away due to a lack of every year, he organizes camps in
Bahragoda, and other places these surgeries annually in surgeries and even arranges for treatment, and his mother's dream her memory, providing free
made their way to Ganga memory of his mother. ambulance transportation for his was for him to become a doctor, surgeries for the poor. This year's
Memorial Hospital on Dimna At the program's closing patients. which she helped him achieve target was to perform surgeries
Road. These individuals had all ceremony, Dr. Nitin Madan He cited Dr. Singh as an through her teachings while on 400 patients, and so far, 365
been recipients of life-saving Kulkarni, Principal Secretary to exemplary figure for society. spinning yarn on the charkha. His surgeries have been completed.
surgeries performed by Dr. the Governor, Jugsalai MLA Senior Prabhat Kumar noted that mother advised him never to stop Dr. Singh has done free surgeries
Chaibasa, May 9 : Fish farming will be started with Nagendra Singh, completely free Mangal Kalindi, and SSP Prabhat he receives calls daily from treating the poor because of for over 15,000 patients thus far.
cage system in the mine located at Kamarhatu. It will be of charge. Dr. Singh had invited Kumar were present as chief patients requesting their bills to money, and he took her words to (W-nm)
inaugurated by the local MLA Deepak Birua and Deputy
Commissioner of the district Ananya Mittal at 1 pm.
Deputy Commissioner of Fisheries will also announce the
start of boating in the reservoir of the mine. On this
occasion, District Fisheries Officer Jayant Ranjan, Zilla
Parishad member Rajshree Sawaiyan Mukhiya Juliana
Biswajit Manimela organises cultural programme Biker hit by uncontrolled trailer,
sustains serious injuries
Mail News Service
Devgam, Pansas Deenbandhu Devgam, Munda Birsa Mail News Service
Devgam and Kamarhatu Matsyajeevi Sahyog Samiti
prepare for the inauguration. (w-pb) Jamshedpur, May 9: Gamharia, May 9: A bike rider was hit by an
uncontrolled trailer on the Kandra railway overbridge
Tribute to Kavi Guru Biswajit
organized
Manimela
cultural under the jurisdiction of Kandra police station. The injured
programme on the birth person has been identified as Gurupad Mandal, a resident
anniversary of Kavi Guru of Raghunathpur, who sustained serious injuries in the
Rabindranath Tagore on collision. The incident was reported to the Kandra police
Tuesday, May 9. Social station and JRDCL ambulance by the local villagers.
worker Shekhar Dey was Upon receiving the information, the Kandra police
present as the guest of promptly arrived at the scene, while Gurupad Mandal was
honour and Chandrakant taken to Shiva Nursing Home in Adityapur for treatment
Zatakia as special guest. under the supervision of Dr. Falguni Mahato from JRDCL
The programme began with ambulance. The incident caused traffic disruption for some
welcome dance presented Guest of honour Shekher Shekher Dey in his cultural programme. time, with a long queue of vehicles, both big and small,
by Sambhav Dance Group Dey honoured the winners speech delivered BS Prakash Rao, forming on the Kandra overbridge. However, the Kandra
and Biswajit Manimela and Tarit Sarkar who has motivational speech which President of Biswajit police cleared the vehicular jam after sending the injured
Dance Group. Followed by been selected in The Grand inspired the children. Manimela, Secretary Sujit person to the hospital, and the movement of vehicles on
poetry and speech Theatre (Nita Mukesh The final dance Paramanik and Treasurer the overbridge resumed. (w-nm)
competition among kids at
Manimela.
Ambani Cultural Centre)
received special honour.
performance
curtains down on the
brought Arun Kumar Mal were
present. (W-mb)
Woman falls from auto during
collision with car, sustains injuries
Chaibasa, May 9 : The 163rd birth anniversary of Poet
BJP Lok Sabha tour program
Mail News Service
Guru Ravindra Nath Tagore was celebrated today in the
Ravindra Bhawan premises, on this occasion the people of
Uncontrolled SUV rams
into electric pole Gamharia, May 9: A collision occurred between a car
Bengali community offered wreaths and flowers on the
statue of Rabindra Nath Tagore, along with the members
of Nikhil Bang Sahitya Sammelan. also offered flowers to
in West Singhbhum district Mail News Service
and an auto near the Kandra toll plaza under the
jurisdiction of Kandra police station in Jamshedpur. The
the idol. Bengali Seva Samiti Secretary Subroto Bose said
that in the morning wreaths and flowers were offered on
from May 15 Seraikela, May 9: A white Scorpio vehicle with
registration number JH01EY-1739 collided with three
auto collided from behind the car, causing a woman to fall
in the middle of the road. According to eyewitnesses, the
auto was traveling from Kandra to Gamharia, while the car
the statue of Tagore and a cultural program was also Chaibasa, May 9: The state president of BJP, Deepak roadside shops at Kolabira market on the Seraikela-Kandra was also heading in the same direction in front of the auto.
organized in the evening, in the cultural program local Prakash, is scheduled to undertake a Lok Sabha tour main road on Tuesday afternoon. The uncontrolled vehicle When the car suddenly hit the brakes upon reaching the
artists of the city presented Rabindra Sangeet. (w-pb) program in the district from May 15 to May 19. A hit an electric pole, causing damage to several two- left of the Kandra toll plaza, the auto coming from behind
preparatory meeting was held at the district office of West
Two-day Indoor Games Singhbhum, which was chaired by District President
wheelers and bicycles parked on the roadside. The exterior
of the BJP office at Kolabira was also damaged in the
collided with it. As a result of the collision, Pooja Kevarto,
a 24-year-old resident of Adityapur Shere Punjab who was
commences at KCC Satish Puri. During the meeting, detailed information
regarding the five-day stay and visit of the state president
accident. Two adjacent shops belonging to Santosh Mahto
and Apan Das were badly damaged as well. Zila Parishad
sitting on the side of the auto, fell off and got injured. The
villagers immediately informed the JRDCS ambulance,
was provided by J.B. Tubid. Responsibilities for member Shambhu Mandal informed that fortunately, no and Pooja Kevartae was admitted to Shiva Nursing Home
organizing programs and meetings in the five assemblies one was present on the roadside or around the road at the in Adityapur under the supervision of Para Medical Dr.
were assigned to the different individuals. Chaibasa time of the accident due to the scorching heat outside, Falguni Mahato of JRDCS Ambulance, where she is
Assembly was assigned to J.B. Tubid with Mazgaon which helped in narrowly avoiding a fatal accident. (w-nm) receiving treatment. (w-nm)
Assembly going to Barkuwar Gagarai. The Jagannathpur
Assembly was assigned to Vipin Purti,
Manoharpur Assembly to Gurcharan Nayak and
Chakradharpur Assembly to Shashibhushan Samad.
It was revealed in the preparation meeting that a special
BJP West Singhbhum holds sit-in protest
meeting will also be held to discuss the organization of the Chaibasa, May 9 : BJP
Honorable State President, Booth President, Block West Singhbhum party
President, and Mandal President in-charge of Shakti leaders and workers staged
Kendras in the five assembly constituencies. one-day sit-in protest
During the five-day tour, special attention will be given against the arrest of Hinduist
to the Honorable State President's organizational meeting, leaders in Jamshedpur, at
Jamshedpur, May 9: Karim City College organized a public relations, beneficiary contact, new voter contact, Pillai Hall in Chaibasa on
two-day Indoor Games Tournament 2023, where about and direct communication with the public on the Tuesday. Large number of
800 students participated in competitions of sports such as prevailing public problems in the five assemblies. party leaders including
badminton, table tennis, chess and carrom. The Additionally, the work done by Honorable Prime Minister former CM Babulal
tournament was inaugurated by Dr. Mohammad Zakaria, Narendra Modi in the entire district will also be Marandi, Dineshanand Oraon, JB Tubid, Jawahar Gagrai, Gurucharan Nayak, Bhushan Samad, Ganesh
Secretary, and former Principal of the college, who highlighted to make people aware of it. (w-nm) Goswami, Shiv Shankar Lal Banra, Bangkunwar Putkar Hembram, Shashi Mahali and others.
highlighted the importance of sports in a student's life.
Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz also congratulated the
participating students and expressed the significance of
sports in one's life. The tournament included various sports
activities held throughout the day, and the semi-final and
final competitions will be held the next day, followed by
Tagore Society's tribute to Kobi Guru with the Bard's multifaceted creations
prize distribution to the winners. (w-nm) Mail News Service their ode to Rabindranath
with their presentation of
Wild elephants cause panic on Jamshedpur, May 9: the Bard's dance dramas
Kandra-Chowka Road Tagore Society's
celebratory programme on
and the Hindi version of his
play, 'Dena-Pawna.' They
Gamharia, May 9: A herd of 30 wild elephants Rabindranath's 162nd birth will also present 'Kunti
emerged on Kandra Chowka road, causing panic among anniversary celebrations Karna Sangbad' in Shruti
the people passing through. The incident occurred near the commenced at 5:30 in the format. On May 11, the
Kandra Happy Lucky Hotel in the morning and the morning on Tuesday with students of the Rabindra
villagers had to remove the elephants from the road with teachers and students of Bhawan branch of Tagore
great difficulty. The herd then camped in the bushes beside Tagore School of Arts and School of Arts will present
the road between Aadal Kocha and Bod Beda under Tagore Academy jointly short plays of the Vishwa
Dumra Panchayat of Kandra. The camping of the organized a Prabhat Pheri Guru as well as the
elephants on the road also caused the speed of vehicles to from the Rabindra Bhawan critically hailed dance
stop. (w-nm) complex and moved along drama, 'Shyama.'
Baug-e-Jamsheed Chowk, On the conclusion of the
Sakchi main roundabout, first day's celebratory
The Bengal Club crossing, event, Tagore Society's
the Jubilee Park Chowk General Secretary, Ashis
before culminating at the Chowdhury said, "It is
Bhawan compound. In his beyond doubt that Kobi
tribute to Kobi Guru on the compositions, his art and plays and above all, be it School of Arts presented a Baridih and Cable branches Guru Rabindranath was, is
occasion of the Nobel music remain a towering through his paintings or programme of Rabindra continuing the gala of and will continue to remain
Laureate's 162nd birth lighthouse in the oceans of written masterpieces, his Sangeet and dances Rabindranath's song and a cultural and literary
anniversary celebrations, time as generations creativity had the flavors of composed on the poet's dance compositions as showcase. Celebrating
Tagore Society's Vice continue to blend with the kindness and compassion lyrics. Kobi Guru's birth glowing tributes to one of Rabindranath is
President, Dr Gautam colours of nature as for all forms of life. anniversary celebrations the most revered universal strengthening the link
Dasgupta said that such portrayed by Rabindranath Rabindranath Tagore again came alive in the litterateurs. Gurudev's between the generations of
great persons were born for in his poetry and lyrics, of relished and celebrated the evening with teachers and birth anniversary yesterday and today to be
the uplift of mankind. distinctive moods, social seasons in a manner that students of Tagore Society's celebrations will continue extended to those of the
Mango resident Bijon Sarkar donated single "Rabindranath's creativity observations as he observed remains unique." Tagore School of Arts and on May 10 and 11.e many more tomorrows."
donor platelet for the 13th time on Tuesday. through his literary in his essays, stories and The students of Tagore its Telco, Sonari, Kadma, academy teachers will pay (w/gsd)
 THE AVENUE MAIL, Jamshedpur NATION Wednesday, May 10, 2023 4

End of Covid emergency to affect sales of diagnostics cos: Report

New Delhi, May 9 samples such as blood or
(IANS) With the World tissue that have been taken
Health Organisation from the human body.
(WHO) declaring that Currently, there are 132
Covid-19 is no longer a active clinical trials, out of
global emergency, medical 310 trials on infectious
device companies are disease IVD devices,
likely to see a decrease in developing Covid-19 tests.
sales, according to a report In January 2023, many
on Tuesday. companies involved in
In the last three years of Covid-19 tests, like
the pandemic, many Danaher, Abbott, Labcorp,
medical device companies and Becton, Dickinson and
made billions through tests Company, also known as
and pharmaceuticals. BD, made statements on
The report by data and their significant drops in
analytics company Covid-19 tests.
GlobalData predicts that in "Now that the pandemic
the coming years, fewer has been announced to no
new Covid-19 tests will be reported decreasing sales tests lifted, in vitro longer be an emergency,
hitting the market; instead, of Covid-19 related diagnostics (IVD) the drops will become
existing tests will be products for the past two companies are scrambling more significant in the
improved. This could mean quarters. Therefore, having to minimise their losses," coming months. There
improving tests' specificity the Covid-19 pandemic said Selena Yu, Medical could be peak sales in the
and sensitivity and creating declared over and instead Analyst at GlobalData, in a fall and winter seasons as
multiparameter tests with an endemic virus, and with statement. the respiratory disease
Polling officials collect EVMs and other voting materials ahead of the Karnataka Assembly existing technology. the emergency use In vitro diagnostics season starts up again," Yu
elections, at a polling booth in Bengaluru, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 "Companies have authorisations on Covid-19 (IVD) are tests done on said.

Ahead of polling, K'taka Cong

& BJP leaders on temple run
Bengaluru, May 9 (IANS) As Karnataka is all set for
22 Jharkhand students evacuated from Manipur
Ranchi, May 9 (IANS) : that rocked the northeastern
polling on Wednesday, leaders of the BJP and Congress Twenty-two Jharkhand state in the past few days.
are vying with each other over temple runs. students evacuated from Violent clashes broke out
The BJP leaders are taking part in 'Hanuman Chalisa' violence-hit Manipur will between tribals and people
recital programmes at temples while the Congress leaders be back home by Tuesday belonging to the majority
are also visiting temples and claiming that they are evening, an official said. Meitei community in
seeking blessings to counter BJP. The students hail from Manipur on Wednesday,
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' West Singhbhum, East displacing thousands of
Welfare Shobha Karandlaje, who is also the president of Singhbhum, Bokaro, people. The clashes erupted
Karnataka election Management Committee took part in Dhanbad and Ranchi. after a 'Tribal Solidarity
a 'Hanuman Chalisa' recital programme at the famous "Twenty-two students March' was organised in the
Hanuman temple of Mahalakshmi Layout. from West Singhbhum, ten hill districts to protest
Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar paid a East Singhbhum, Bokaro, against the Meitei
visit to the Hanuman temple at the Mysore Bank circle in Dhanbad and Ranchi community's demand for
Bengaluru, and offered special worship to counter the stranded in Manipur were Scheduled Tribe (ST)
'Hanuman Chalisa' recital by the BJP leaders. He also brought safely to status. Meiteis account for
claimed that he is a great devotee of Lord Hanuman. Jayprakash Narayan about 53 per cent of
He also went to Chamundi Hills with Siddaramaiah Airport, Patna. Students Manipur's population and
and offered special 'puja' for Goddess Chamundeshwari. will reach their homes late live mostly in the Imphal
Shivakumar said, "Even Lord Shri Ram's father in the evening. They will be the State Migrant Control Disaster Management 9431336398, 9431336472 Monday, the state Congress valley. Tribals - Nagas and
Dasharath's temple is not there...We have Lor Hanuman's brought to Jharkhand by Room- run by the Labour Department," the statement besides 9470132591, submitted a list of 10 Kukis - constitute another
blessings all the time on us. I have prayed to Hanuman to bus," the official said. Department, a statement said. The government also 9431336398 and students of Jharkhand stuck 40 per cent of the
empower us with the same strength to take up social The Jharkhand said. "A list of total of 34 circulated numbers of 9431336432 for providing in Manipur to the state population and reside
service," he said. government started steps to students was shared with control room of the Labour information about the government. Manipur Chief mostly in the hill districts.
He further said that along with Siddaramaiah, he evacuate students stuck in the control room. All of department Jharkhand - students of Jharkhand Minister N Biren Singh had The clashes were preceded
worshipped Goddess Chamundeshwari seeking welfare trouble-torn Manipur at the them are students studying 0651-2481055, 0651- pursuing different courses on Monday said that 60 by tension over the eviction
of the entire state. "Goddess Chamundeshwari is initiative of Chief Minister at different universities. 2480058, 0651-248008, in Manipur. An official said people were killed, 231 of Kuki villagers from
regarded as the deity of the land. Before taking up any Hemant Soren after a list of Tickets of 22 out of 34 0651-2481188, 0651- the process for evacuation injured and 1,700 houses, reserve forest land which
good work, it is our duty to seek blessings of the deity", 34 students stranded in students were done by 248202 and WhatsApp of the remaining students is including religious places, had led to a series of smaller
Shivakumar stated. Manipur was received at Labour Department and numbers 9470132591, also being done. On burnt in the ethnic violence agitations.

MYMSC Surabhi branch 2023-'24 sworn in SC objects to Shah's statement

on 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka
Five needy girls to get one year free education
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on
Tuesday said public statements should not be made in a
sub-judice matter, after the court was informed that the
Mail News Service prominent persons present Union Home Minister had made statements in connection
during the event as were all with Muslim reservation in Karnataka.
Jamshedpur, May 9: former Presidents and Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing the
Marwari Yuva Manch Steel Secretaries of MYMSC petitioners, cited before a bench headed by Justice K.M.
City (MYMSC) Surabhi Surabhi wing. Joseph a statement made by Union Home Minister Amit
branch's executive team for Five girls to get one year Shah.
the term 2023-'24 was free education The bench said the court cannot permit politicisation
sworn in on Tuesday, May The new Surabhi team like this, "when we are ready to hear the matter" and
9. Newly elected President adopted five girls from further added, when the matter is sub-judice and before the
Nisha Singhal and economically weak apex court then such statements should not be made.
Secretary Kavita Agarwal families and undertook to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the
and their team took the pay for their education for a Karnataka government, submitted that any religion-based
oath of office. period of one year. reservation is unconstitutional. The Home Minister is
Members of the outgoing A needy woman from reportedly said to have called the Muslim reservation
Surabhi committee who Bagbera was gifted a Pico- against the Constitution. Mehta denied any knowledge of
performed commendably Fall machine, courtesy such a statement, however he stressed that "in the
during their 2022-'23 were social worker Santosh manifesto, one is entitled to".
honoured on the occasion. Agarwal while another Dave contended that he can bring on record the
The new committee was anchored by Kavita Mukesh Mittal and Arun outgoing Surabhi Nirmal Kabra, Vimal financially weak lady was minister's statement before the court. The bench
headed by Nisha Singhal Agarwal (Sitaramdera). Gupta were special invitees committee. They also Ringasia, Vivek provided a wheelchair that emphasized that the court has nothing to do with politics
highlighted the new social Social workers on the occasion. They assured of all possible Chaudhary, Pankaj was sponsored by by Purvi and public statements on this should not be made.
projects that would be Ramkrishna Chowdhary, applauded the exemplary cooperation in Surabhi's C h h a v c h h a r i a , Singhbhum Zila Marwari The top court recorded Mehta's statement that no action
undertaken during their Omprakash Ringasia, social projects undertaken community welfare Nandkishore Agarwal and Sammelan (PSZMS). would be taken on the state government's March 27
tenure. The programme Rajkumar Chanduka, and executed by the projects. Umesh Shah, others were other decision to scrap the 4 per cent reservation to Muslims.

Daring robbery in Delhi: CCTV footage reveals clues as police probe inside link Israel minister cuts short India
visit, to return after meeting PM
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Days probe told IANS on Tuesday. The before committing the crime. So far,
after a group of five armed and masked official said that they are probing the we have several footage and we believe
robbers forcefully entered a residence incident, which occurred in the early the accused will be nabbed soon," said New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Within hours of his arrival in
belonging to a businessman in hours of Saturday, with all angles, a senior police official. According to New Delhi for a three-day visit, Israel's Foreign Minister Eli
northwest Delhi, reportedly making off including the involvement of an insider police, a group of masked robbers Cohen has cut short his visit to return home owing to certain
with Rs 1.3 crore in cash and over two as some CCTV cameras in and around infiltrated the residence of the victim, security related developments in that country. Official
kg gold, the Delhi Police have the residence were tampered. "We are who is involved in the paper trading sources said that Cohen is expected to return later on
recovered CCTV footage. However, scanning CCTV cameras of the area to business and is the son of a contractor, Tuesday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
the identity of the robbers is yet to be know the route of the accused, as it is in Ashok Vihar early Saturday morning Cohen informed about his change of plans in a tweet. Cohen
ascertained, an official privy to the suspected that they even did recce by cutting through window grills. had arrived earlier on Tuesday for a three-day day visit.

IIM Sambalpur announces new optional dual-degree course

Massive Fire broke out near Dayananda Anglo Vedic Sambalpur, May 9: Indian taking this crucial initiative to since it is built on three main
(DAV) School in Ranchi on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Institute of Management support the startup ecosystem in pillars, i.e., Innovation, Integration,
Sambalpur, one of the most the country. IIM Sambalpur's logo and Inclusiveness. It is a third-
promising and premium is a whole graphic depiction of the generation IIM that focuses on
ED raids bookie Anil management institutes among the core values of IIM Sambalpur i.e., three primary aspects: Teaching,
country's new generation IIMs, Innovation, Integration, and Research, and Incubation. IIM
Jaisinghani's house in Thane announces the opening of its new Inclusiveness. IIM Sambalpur with Sambalpur is the only IIM where
campus in New Delhi. The new its core values will nurture our we have set a benchmark of having
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A team of Enforcement campus will be a well-appointed future leaders whose primary goal an equal number of male and
Directorate (ED) from Gujarat conducted a raid at the campus located in the Vasant Kunj will be sustainability by keeping an female students, a trend that is set
house of a bookie Anil Jaisinghani in Thane's Ulhasnagar Industrial Area in South Delhi in entrepreneurial mindset. I hope this by IIM Sambalpur. IIM Sambalpur
on Tuesday. He is currently in the ED custody in The Institute for Studies in executive MBA program will has announced a one-of-a-kind
connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Industrial Development (ISID) provide many future leaders to the project which is called
(PMLA) case. A PMLA case was lodged against campus. IIM Sambalpur also plans nation with a global outlook and 'weaversvallys.com' to provide
Jaisinghani in 2015 by the Gujarat ED. Amruta Fadnavis, to conduct short as well as long- to a lot of working professionals, premium IIM besides continuing dynamic approach to solving the upmarket access to products of
the wife of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister duration executive and other executives, and entrepreneurs who their respective trade and problem." 30,000 world-class weavers from
Devendra Fadnavis, had lodged an extortion case of Rs 10 programs in management from the want to pursue management profession. Dr Subhas Sakar, Adding this G20 seminar, Dr Sambalpur and other regions of
crore against Jaisinghani at the Malabar Hill police new ISID campus, drawing upon studies (along with an option of a Minister of State for Education, Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Odisha through a digital platform.
station. In connection with this case, the bookie was the ISID infrastructure as well as its dual degree from international Government of India said, "I Sambalpur, said, "IIM Sambalpur We have inked an MoU with
arrested and lodged in the Taloja jail. faculties. The objective is to cater universities) on weekends from a congratulate IIM Sambalpur for is known as the 3.0 version of IIMs Flipkart and SIDBI."
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DSE issues instructions to provide

educational-training certificates
Jamshedpur's natural beauty captured in Bhojpuri movie, 'Khamoshi' IWC East administers
HPV vaccine to five girls
Mail News Service Mail News Service Jamshedpur, May 9 : Inner Wheel Club of Jamshedpur
East administered
Seraikela, May 9 : District Jamshedpur, May 9: the first dose of
Education Superintendent Charles Jamshedpur, known as the HPV vaccine to
Hembram has written a letter to the Steel City, is also known five girls under
Block Education Dissemination for its cultural and sports the age of 15 to
Officer of Seraikela, Kharsawan, pursuits amidst an prevent cervical
Kuchai, Kukdu, Chandil, Neemdih, environment of natural cancer. The
Ichagarh and Rajnagar blocks of the beauty which, very few second dose will be given after six months. Club member
district, providing academic- other industrial cities can Dr Neelam ensured the drive went on productively. Club
educational certificates of 27 government teachers boast of. If one turns back President Archana, Vice President Sampa Upadhyay and
appointed in mercury and non-mercury category. the pages of celluloid Dr Neelam were present on the occasion. (W-mb)
Instructions have been given to do so. history, the Bengali movie,
In which he has said that within 4 days for the necessary 'E Jahar Shei Jahar Noi'
was one of the initial 2021, director Raja he observed, "There are so to shoot and what's more,
work, the academic-educational certificate of the Gangopadhyay captured many fascinating locales more local talents will get
concerned teachers should be made available to the celluloid ventures that was
shot in Jamshedpur in the the city's environs in his here (Jamshedpur) where greater exposure."
District Superintendent of Education very urgently. Jograi film, 'Mystery, a Truth.' you will be spoilt for Director, Md Habib who
Champia from Kharsawan block, Shivnath Singh Munda, late '50s of the last century.
Later, much later, a few Presently, Md Habib is choice. hails from this city, said
Sushma Dorai and Ravindra Nath Tudu from Rajnagar back again to shoot for his Films can be shot here that thus far, he has
block, Diwakar Soren, Shailesh Oraon and Subal Chandra more films were shot here.
The more recent was the latest Bhojpuri endeavor, extensively. The city offers produced and directed half
from Seraikela block are among the teachers appointed 'Khamoshi' which is fast a wide scope for shooting a dozen films in
from mercury category in the list issued for academic- block buster and critically
acclaimed film produced nearing completion. big banner films." Jamshedpur. One of them,
academic certificates. Singh, Deepa Balmuchu and Doli Established Bhojpuri stars About 'Khamoshi,' both, a Bhojpuri venture, 'Pyaar
Jamuda from Neemdih block, Singrai Murmu from by Anurag Kashyap and
directed by Vikramaditya like Raghav Pandey, Ayaz Raghav and Ritika said, Ke Anjaam' is awaiting
Kuchai block, Sanjeev Kumar Kumbhkar from Ichagarh Khan, Ritika Sharma and "This is a family release. Habib stated, "The
block, Nirmal Kumar Ghosh from Chandil block, Ram Motwani, 'Udaan.' In
between, some more Sneha Sharma are sharing entertainer with a love shooting of 'Khamoshi' is
Krishna Mardi from Neemdih block, Surajmani Gagarai, screen space with twist. There is absolutely almost complete.
Brahmaketu Sardar and Rajni Tripathi from Ichagarh movies, mostly Bhojpuri
including director Md Jamshedpur actors thereby no vulgarity in this Jamshedpur's artistes are
block, Shukla mandal is included in Nimdih block. (w-pb) opening the scope for the movie." now getting more
Nizam's, 'E Sipahi Sainya'
Red Cross Day celebrated and Md Habib's 'Pyaar ke
Anjaam' which is awaiting
city's talents to make it big
in the country's more
Ritika Added, "I am
simply bowled over by
opportunities to showcase
their talents. They just
at Xavier Public School release, have captured the
beauty of Jamshedpur in
popular tinsel towns.
Actors Raghav Pandey,
Jamshedpur and its scenic
beauty. If I get a scope to
need to work hard and
then, nothing could stop
all its glory. Ritika Sharma and Ayaz come to Jamshedpur again, them from making it big in
Santali and Rarhi Bangla Khan who are first-timers I will not give the offer a the celluloid world."
films have heightened the to Jamshedpur were swept second thought and grab it. Habib informed that
alluring draw of this steel off their feet by the locales If the government provides shooting of four more
city that has been nurturing the city had to offer. financial exemptions, films are in the pipeline
its natural heritage through Raghav could barely more films from film cities and will commence soon.
more than a century. In mute his excitement when will come to Jamshedpur (w/gsd)

MNPS Summer Camp for allround development

Jaduguda, May 9 : Red Cross Day was celebrated on Jamshedpur, May 9 : of mothers. Teacher Bindu
Monday at Xavier Public School, Dorkasai, Jaduguda. On Around 80 excited students Ahuja of MNPS was the
this occasion, by making a painting, the children made the of Motilal Nehru Public chef for the day. Members
children aware of the importance and usefulness of the School (MNPS) on the first of the SMC along with the
Red Cross. On this occasion, the director of the school day of the summer camp representatives of TEEP
Sunil Singh gave information about the reasons for organized in the school (Tata Excellence in
celebrating Red Cross Day and said that the work of this premises of MNPS learnt Education Programme)
organization is service religion. 'BE A TIGER' project. The appreciated the efforts by
This organization helps people without any project that aims to the school.
discrimination. Blood donation is an important work of inculcate the importance of The Junior Heritage Club
this organization. On this day, Red Cross also organizes different skills and qualities students on the occasion
blood donation at different places. This blood plays an like confidence, curiosity, learnt intricacies of Paitkar
important role in saving the lives of needy people and courage, observance, Painting (Natural colour
lakhs of people have been saved from it. The program was calmness, energy, power (to help students measure Extending the skill painting), an old age tribal
hosted by school principal Anju Das, deputy director and leadership that a person the height of trees and building opportunity to painting of Jharkhand.
Nibha Singh. Rajeev Ranjan, Dharmendra Kumar, Babita should possess like the tiger buildings with the help of a stakeholders, the members Chitrakar Vijay used natural
Singh, Meena Sahu, Vijay Narayan Rai, Seema Das, were portrayed. Keeping in pencil), zumba, story- of Mothers Club were elements such as stones,
Sunita, Nikunj Hembram, Khiroda Sahu, School PRO mind the 360 degree telling, personality introduced to the art of leaves, flowers, mustard
Yash Raj were present on the occasion. (w-pb) development of students, development, yoga and baking, icing and ice cream seeds, turmeric and barks of
Dipak Prakash, Dineshanand greet various other activities
which included estimation
Spoken English are also
being organized.
making. A quiz on the
occasion tested the learning
trees to create the colours
used in paintings. (w-nm)
Bharat Singh on wedding anniversary
Government cannot force biometric attendance on personal smartphone: Kunal Das
Seraikela, May 9 : The use smartphones or to register if teachers are forced to
government cannot force only one biometric make biometric attendance
teachers in state smartphone is attendance. on personal smartphones.
government schools to use available for the Apart from this, Also, in the
personal smartphones to whole family. Many eVidyavahini present circumstances, if
mark biometric attendance. people do not use has been facing the department show-
For this, the government smartphones much technical causes any teacher in the
should provide adequate for other reasons as problems since matter of biometric
resources in each school. well. its inception. attendance, then the union
Jamshedpur, May 9: Jharkhand BJP State President These things were said by In such a T h e will not hesitate to go to the
and Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash and former Kunal Das, President of situation, it is not at government court. (w-nm)
Jharkhand party State President Dineshanand Goswami Para Teacher-Non Para all justified by the needs to fix it by paying
visited the Bhuinadih residence of the party's State JTET Successful department to pressurize attention to this as well.
Working Committee member Bharat Singh to offer their Candidates Association teachers to make biometric Das said that until the
good wishes on his 25th wedding anniversary. It may be Jharkhand during a press attendance through government does not fix all
mentioned that Bharat Singh's 25 the wedding anniversary conference on Monday. personal smartphones. the technical problems by
was celebrated on May 4. Deepak Prakash and He said that even in The government should providing machines to
Dineshanand Goswami met the family members. Bharat today's era, there are many provide necessary register biometric
Singh welcomed both the BJP leaders with the party's teachers, especially para resources in every attendance in schools, the
scarves. (w/gsd) teachers, who either do not government school union will strongly oppose

Virangana Foundation pays Fruit packets distributed among patients

tribute to Maharana Pratap Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, May 9: The Kolhan unit of International
Kshatriya Virangana Foundation paid tribute to Maharana Seraikela, May 9 : On
Pratap on his 483rd birth anniversary by garlanding his the occasion of
statue at Sakchi International Red Cross
Marine Drive, Day, fruit packets were
Jamshedpur. distributed among the
P r a b h a patients treated in all the
Singh, Saroj indoor wards by Civil
S i n g h , Surgeon Dr. Vijay Kumar and the beneficiaries / an eye on the health
S u n a n d a and Red Cross Secretary patients who are eligible to condition of all the patients
Singh, Manju Devadhidev Chatterjee at get benefits under the Chief and providing medicines on
Singh, Gyanati Sadar Hospital Seraikela. Minister's Medical time.
Singh, Purnima During this, civil surgeon Assistance Scheme, by On this occasion, apart
S i n g h , Dr. Vijay Kumar took stock connecting them with the from the above, DPM
Kanchan Singh, Pratibha Singh, Madhavi and Neelam of the health condition by government's welfare Nirmal Das, Hospital
Singh of Antrashtriya Kshatriya Virangana Foundation talking to the patients being schemes. Manager Sanjit Kumar, Dr.
wer present on the occasion. treated in various wards. In During the inspection, he Khelaram Hembram and
They resolved to strengthen their community and the this sequence, Dr. Vijay gave several necessary other doctors and other
nation by treading on the path of valor as the brave warrior, Kumar talked about guidelines to the present Sadar Hospital workers
Maharana Pratap had laid down. (w/gsd) benefiting the TB patients doctors including keeping were present. (w-pb)

JHRC raises questions on number of autos plying in city

Mail News Service around Jamshedpur. knowledge of the police.
"Tempos carry more But no action is being taken
Jamshedpur, May 9: passengers than their at the administrative level."
Manoj Mishra, Chairman capacity and yet they go Other speakers said that
of Jharkhand Human unchecked. Many of these the JHRC would take
Rights Commission autos do not have permit to initiative and run a
(JHRC) while presiding a ply in the city but they are campaign on issues related
special meeting at the being run and the police are to public interest issues on
Chhayanagar office raised in the know of it all. education and health
the issue of number of auto This is a clear example of including irregularities
rickshaws plying in the city double dealing as two prevailing in the ESCI
by taking a sharp dig at the wheeler riders are not Hospital.
administration when he rickshaws? Commercial constant threat of accidents. spared for any flaw in the Among those present in
questioned, "While helmet vehicles including auto Why are they not fined or observance of traffic the meeting included
and document checking is rickshaws block main their vehicles seized?" norms, the tempo drivers Salawat Mahto, Abhijit
being conducted strictly in thoroughfares of the city by He claimed that autos go scot-free. Many autos do Chanda, Renu Singh, DN
the city for two-wheeler drivers who park their plying in the city exceeded not have permits for the Sharma, Jagannath
riders, why are permits not vehicles where they are not the number officially city and yet they are plying Mahanty, Anima Das and
being checked for auto allowed to. These add to the permitted to run in and in the city with the Debasish Das. (w/gsd)
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Asad Mirza
Strained Indo-Pak ties to stay As dedollarisation picks up steam, it will
I
ndia taking down Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet is
indicative of changing diplomatic might of India. India will not stick to fake goody words
any longer. It signals Pakistan about the need to do more to shed the tag of being a
global headache on terrorism.
have positive cascading effect on Rupee
Coming soon after the recent Shanghai Cooperation Council's (SCO) Defence Ministers' Arun Kejriwal them, but things seem to be not
Summit in New Delhi, India last week hosted the Foreign Ministers of the SCO at Goa. moving as either of them would

I
The common thread between these two summits was the tough posturing by India against ndia has traditionally traded have desired.
its two neighbours Pakistan and China. with the global community in While the first steps to de-
At the Goa meeting, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, revealed that US Dollars and a basket of dollarisation have started and the
India had twice called out China and Pakistan at the summit for violating India's sovereignty currencies. Against the basket we system is doing reasonably well,
through their connectivity projects. have done well and have there is a long way to go before it
The statement was made in response to a question on the China-Pakistan Economic appreciated against the British becomes the norm. The good part is
Corridor (CPEC), which runs through Indian territory currently under Pakistan's illegal Pound and Euro, but it is against the way the country has moved to
occupation. the US dollar that our performance digital transactions and the
Earlier, India had sort of reprimanded the Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu at the has not been the best. popularity of the UPI system where
New Delhi meeting, on the issue of the stalled talks over the Line of Actual Control (LAC). To add to our concerns is the fact the same is being used across the
India's critique of Pakistan Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was in Goa that many countries have their length and breadth of the country
to represent Pakistan at the SCO-CFM. A visit, which happened after a 12-year gap. currency pegged to the US Dollar. and across various strata of society.
The last Pakistani Foreign Minister to visit India was Hina Rabbani Khar, when she met Some examples are the UAE This would also help in making the
her Indian counterpart S.M. Krishna in Delhi in 2011. Dirham, Malaysian Ringgit and de-dollarisation that much more
However, what soured the atmosphere this time in Goa, was references made by Zardari Hong Kong Dollar, among others. successful.
over Kashmir and Pakistan being a victim of terrorism itself. Though he also called for India has been trading in Indian situation has changed and India has do business and import items from In conclusion, the trade pact that
reviving the stalled talks. Rupee with bilateral pacts for time been able to do trade with Russia India which had earlier become a India is signing up with countries
India, in a strongly worded response to Pakistan's overtures for talks, said victims of immemorial with the best example for crude oil at favourable prices bottleneck. and introducing the concept of
terrorism do not sit together with perpetrators of terrorism to discuss terror. being the Rupee-Rouble trade and also in rupee denominated Against the imports of crude oil trading in the local currency is
Rebutting each of the points made by Zardari, EAM Jaishankar said he (Zardari) was "a which has been going on even currency. and edible oil our exports are gaining momentum. The moment
promoter, justifier and spokesperson for a terrorism industry which is the mainstay of before I was born (or over 65 years I am not sure how many would primarily matched against software we are able to tie up say around
Pakistan. The tough Indian response came after the news of death of five Indian Army ago). The same was extended for recall the large department store in exports. This is one item that helps two-thirds of our crude oil and
soldiers in a terrorist attack near the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday". trade between India-Iran when Singapore known as 'Mustafa' India stay afloat comfortably edible oil in rupee or non-dollar
Jaishankar said Bilawal's suggestion to sit together and talk was "hypocritical" and said there were sanctions on Iran which was very popular with amongst others. Going forward as trade, India would have arrived.
India was feeling "outraged" by the incident. imposed. Now the same is Indians visiting that country. This the Rupee and the de-dollarisation This would have a big positive
India's stand on China Jaishankar had a similar position on China whose readout on the happening between the UAE, Sri store always accepted Indian movement picks up steam, it will impact on our markets as the Rupee
bilateral between him and its Foreign Minister Qin Gang described the situation on the Lanka and Bangladesh among currency and the same was at the have a positive cascading effect on dollar depreciation that FPI's factor
boundary as stable. Jaishankar said that there is an abnormal position in the border areas. others. official rupee-SGD rate. Even the Rupee. when they buy equity being
"We have to take the disengagement process forward. I have made it very clear. India-China There would be no short-term today the rupee is accepted all over Besides India, which has its own factored as a cost, would stop. This
relations will not be normal if peace and tranquillity in the border areas is disturbed. This impact of this de-dollarisation from the Middle East and Ru-pay has advantages in floating the rupee as would be the moment for India as
message was on the same lines as delivered by the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh a stock market perspective. become very popular. a trade and acceptable currency, our markets would then receive a
to his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu, a fortnight ago." However, in the long term this Bangladesh is foreign currency even China is pushing de- big boost. This would be the time
Responding to Zardari's diatribe, Jaishankar said Bilawal's opposition to a G-20 meeting would impact the markets in a very starved and is struggling with its dollarisation as a viable alternative. when our markets start benefiting
to be held in Kashmir had no basis since Pakistan was not even a member of that grouping. positive manner. India's biggest forex reserves. The trade with India Its expansion into multiple in a manner that they have never
On Bilawal's opening address at the SCO conference where he said the issue of terrorism imports are crude oil and edible oil in rupee has given a new lifeline to geographies with its one road seen till today.
should not be used to score diplomatic points, the Minister said: "We are not scoring and most of the trade of these the country and they are now able project is now meeting stiff (Arun Kejriwal is the founder
diplomatic points. We are exposing Pakistan. As a victim of terrorism, we are authorised to commodities has traditionally to manage their business and resistance from many countries. of Kejriwal Research and
do so. We have put up with it. It speaks so much about the mindset of that country." happened in USD. economy. Small traders and Our immediate neighbour Investment Services. The views
He asked Pakistan to "smell the coffee" regarding its grouse about the abrogation of Post the Russia-Ukraine war, the businessmen are once again able to (Pakistan) is totally dependent on expressed are personal)
Article 370 as a violation of international agreements. "370 is history. Sooner the people
realise it, the better," Jaishankar said. Indian response to CPEC
EAM Jaishankar also took an exception at the mention of CPEC at the SCO meeting, both
by Pakistan and China. And rightly so, as SCO is a multilateral forum, not a bilateral one and
further India's adversarial stand on the CPEC has been very clear from the beginning, as it
With MP polls not far away, corona is the latest political abuse
passed through the PoK. India has consistently opposed the Belt and Road Initiative and Sundeep Pouranik harm to Madhya Pradesh than what
CPEC, as these projects violate India's territorial integrity and sovereignty. coronavirus did to the state."

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Jaishankar very clearly stated that connectivity is good for progress, but connectivity ith elections in Madhya As the elections approach, there
cannot violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. Bilawal's overture Pradesh just a few is a flood of political statements
On his part Bilawal Bhutto Zardari blamed India's Kashmir policy for the "frozen peace" months away, the and the attacks are also
between India and Pakistan. The India-Pakistan relationship soured significantly after India political temperature has started intensifying.
announced the withdrawal of special powers from Jammu and Kashmir and the division of rising slowly in the state. The Political analysts say that both
the state into two union territories in August 2019. statements of the leaders are also the political parties are talking
India has always maintained that it wants regular neighbourly ties with Pakistan while increasing. Now a new remark more on such topics instead of
emphasising that the onus is on Islamabad to create a safe environment for such an 'coronavirus' has entered the serious issues.
engagement.The tough Indian response to both Pakistan and China, mainly stems from its political field for targeting each The upcoming assembly
exhaustion with its neighbours, who in spite of several Indian initiatives to better relations, other. elections are challenging for both
prefer to stick with their age-old stands on the contentious issues, preferring not to respond Elections in the BJP-ruled state the BJP and the Congress, which is
positively to any Indian efforts in this regard. are scheduled to be held by the end why both the parties are treading
The SCO meet also showed yet again that body language speaks volumes in geopolitics of this year. cautiously, focusing on political
and diplomacy. The distance between the two foreign ministers while posing for The effect of Covid has also Tulsi Ram Silawat took a jibe at the Responding to Silawat's strategy.
photographs was noticeably gaping. However, the cold Indian demeanour, a departure from started showing in politics. Many former CM and Rajya Sabha MP statement, Singh said, "Yes, I am a The Congress government in the
customary diplomatic niceties, and continuing with its old parroting by the Pakistani Minister leaders are connecting each other to Digvijaya Singh over his remark coronavirus for the BJP and the state under Kamal Nath, which
were more targeted at their respective domestic audiences. Covid. "Hey Mahakal, a second Sangh." came to power in December 2018,
The Indian leadership in view of the forthcoming elections in Karnataka wanted to be seen Madhya Pradesh politics heated Jyotiraditya Scindia should not be Slamming the Congress leader collapsed and the BJP again
as acting tough, while the Pakistani Minister wanted to showcase his ability to rake-up old up again as the BJP and the born in the Congress." for claiming that he is a captured power after MLAs loyal
issues in the backdrop of the economic woes of Pakistan. But overall this posturing does not Congress engaged in a war of Silawat said Digvijaya Singh is coronavirus for the BJP and the to Union Minister Jyotiraditya
augurs well for friendly relations between the neighbours in the foreseeable future. words over Digvijaya Singh's the coronavirus of the Congress, RSS, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Scindia joined the saffron party
(Asad Mirza is a senior political commentator based in New Delhi. He can be recent 'Covid' remark. adding that Singh should be born in Chouhan said, "Digvijaya Singh following his rebellion in the grand
contacted at www.asadmirza.in) State Water Resources Minister China in his next life. and Kamal Nath have done more old party.

Man behind BJP's experiments, B.L. Cong top brass cools down on Pilot,
Santhosh draws the ire of state bigwigs follows path of least turbulence
M.K. Ashoka charged. Archana Sharma
Senior BJP leader Prabhakar Kore

P T
olitical circles here are abuzz stated that the developments in the he silence of the Congress on
with BJP national general state were not brought to the notice of Rajasthan ex-deputy chief
secretary (organization) B.L. PM Modi. The middle persons are minister Sachin Pilot is now
Santhosh's role in the saffron party's carrying them out. "If they think they being seen with raised eyebrows in
new experiment in Karnataka ahead can finish off the Lingayat political circles. Not long ago, the
of the assembly polls. community leadership, it is party in-charge of Rajasthan,
The BJP's decision to rest senior impossible," he said. There are Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, termed
party leaders Jagadish Shettar, rumours that Kore is also seriously Pilot's one-day fast against Chief
Laxman Savadi and K.S. Eshwarappa contemplating quitting the party. Minister Ashok Gehlot's inaction
has been taken by Santhosh. He also Reacting to these charges, B.L. against former CM Vasundhara Raje
ensured the sidelining of former chief Santhosh, who keeps a distance from as an act of indiscipline. Now,
minister B.S. Yediyurappa and the the media, replied on his social media Congress veterans are calling him an
denial of a ticket to his son B.Y. account with a quote from the asset for the party.
Vijayendra from Varuna constituency Upanishads, "Charaivethi, Recently Pilot was kept out of the
in the 2018 assembly elections, Charaivethi yahi to mantra hai apna" star campaigners list for the
according to sources. (Keep Moving, Keep Moving, this is Karnataka assembly polls. Since then,
Though there was a tussle between my mantra). speculation was rife if Pilot was still
Yediyurappa and Santhosh Sources said that Santhosh and an asset for the party.
throughout his tenure, surprisingly Union Minister for Mines, Coal and However, the recent stand of
Yediyurappa has now defended Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, veteran leaders made it clear that Pilot
Santhosh and condemned statements who hails from the state, are together is still being seen as an asset by the
against him. hatching a plan to gain supremacy in high command.
It is claimed that Santhosh is state politics. They have now As per the national secretary of the
nursing ambitions of becoming the managed to sideline Yediyurappa, Congress and co-incharge of
CM of Karnataka as Prime Minister Eshwarappa, Jagadish Shettar and Rajasthan, Virendra Singh Rathore,
Narendra Modi had earlier become Laxman Savadi. "The Pilot issue is not just a challenge
the CM of Gujarat. Modi was also Former deputy CM R. Ashoka has but a home matter. It is a matter of
holding the position of national been given the formidable task of organization. Where Ashok Gehlot ji
general secretary (organization). defeating Karnataka Congress has huge exposure and has experience
Presently Santhosh also has the same president D.K. Shivakumar in his of both government and organization,
post. anywhere. In spite of this, he had been constituency. Another senior Lingayat at the same time Pilot has an image of
The BJP faction against Santhosh given the charge of Karnataka. This is leader V. Somanna has been entrusted a young and energetic leader all over
says that he wants to take over the only being done to make the party the uphill task of trouncing the country."
post of CM from the backdoor and on lose in the state, he claimed. Opposition leader Siddaramaiah in his Rathore said it is our good fortune
the pretext of strengthening the party One individual has become Varuna constituency. that experienced leaders as well as Thursday. She was talking to the different from those of the parents.
is preparing the ground for himself. important and he has kept everything If these frontline leaders who are energetic leaders are with us. We will media at her hotel. Parties are also like family. Opinions
Those in his favour say that Santhosh under his control. Santhosh will competitors for the CM's post are all move forward in harmony. On the issue of Sachin Pilot, Amrita may differ, but we will fight the
is grooming a new generation of ruthlessly trample on those who are sidelined or thrown out from the Rathore was talking to the media Dhawan said "We have been sent by elections together. The Congress party
leaders for the future and he is not not in his favour. "His protege party, there will be no one to raise a after reaching Jaipur for the first time the party with folded hands to is a family."
interested in power. Mahesh Tenginakayi has got the voice against Santhosh and Joshi in on Thursday after becoming co- strengthen the Congress. You can say In fact at a programme recently,
Former BJP CM Jagadish Shettar ticket for my constituency in the BJP. Karnataka, sources explained. incharge. as much as you want on the party Ashok Gehlot told the media that
who joined the Congress had lashed To get him this ticket, I was By and large Karnataka is a Amrita Dhawan, the new co- platform. Everyone is given a chance. 'they should not try to make us (Pilot
out at Santhosh, holding him humiliated and thrown out by peaceful state and the north Karnataka incharge secretary of the Congress in Everyone will be heard. Our party is and Gehlot) fight. We have done a
responsible for his exit from the Santhosh," Shettar stated. region is known for unity among Rajasthan, also indicated that the not like the BJP and other parties that survey which says that we are coming
saffron party. The BJP is losing seats There is a conspiracy to finish off Hindus and Muslims. Unlike other party is not in a hurry regarding action if they speak, their neck will be cut. back to power."
one after the other. The party is not the BJP in the state. Even places, it is common in the villages of in the Sachin Pilot case. We will not do this. We will listen to With the veterans toning down their
sure whether it wants to come to Yediyurappa is helpless. There is north Karnataka to see Hindus and Dhawan said "We (Congress) never everyone."Dhawan added "There are voices on the Pilot issue, it is clear
power, Shettar said. suffocation in all district offices. State Muslims living as good neighbours. behead anyone for expressing their differences and differences of opinion that the party, as of now, continues to
In the past, Santhosh has been made BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel is The Hindutva card won't work here views unlike other parties. We listen in the party. Differences happen even see him as an asset which Rahul
the in-charge of elections in other a close associate of Santhosh. Kateel like in Uttar Pradesh, as the state does to everyone." at home. Even in the family, the views Gandhi also said during his Bharat
states, but the BJP could not win will act as per his directions, Shettar not have a similar atmosphere. Amrita too reached Jaipur on of the children may sometimes be Jodo Yatra.
 THE AVENUE MAIL, Jamshedpur SPORTS Wednesday, May 10, 2023 7

Selflessly contributing for Gujarat instead of Test call-up on Wriddhiman Saha's mind
Ahmedabad, May 9
(IANS) On Sunday, in the 'I get goosebumps seeing him doing what he's been IPL-2033: Sam Curran couldn't execute what he
Gujarat Titans-Lucknow needed to, says Simon Doull
Super Giants match at the doing', Russell hails Rinku after KKR clinch thriller
Narendra Modi Stadium, Kolkata, May 9 (IANS) New Delhi, May 9 (IANS)
openers from both teams Kolkata Knight Riders' all-rounder Simon Doull believes that Punjab
scored half-centuries. But Andre Russell expressed that the Kings (PBKS) seamer Sam Curran
undoubtedly Wriddhiman fearless batting displayed by Rinku failed to perform well under
Saha continued his power- Singh has helped alleviate the pressure during the team's IPL
play brilliance since last pressure as the duo sealed a 2023 encounter against KKR.
year's IPL by smashing a thrilling victory against Punjab He said that the tactic used by
dazzling 81 off 43 balls. Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens. the English all-rounder to deliver a
With the ball coming Chasing 180, Kolkata needed 26 slower ball ended up having a
nicely on to the bat, Saha needed in two overs, Russell negative outcome. With Kolkata
was effortlessly toying with delivered big time smashing Sam requiring 26 off 12 balls, Curran
the lines and lengths of Curran for 3 sixes in the 19th over conceded 20 runs as Russell
Lucknow's bowlers, to bring down the equation to just smacked back-to-back maximums.
especially of Avesh Khan 7 of the last 6 balls. After a dot ball, he went for
and Mohsin Khan, making PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh another six and finished the over
54 out of the hosts' 78 runs held his nerves and created with a single, leaving 6 runs for the
in power-play, bringing up immense pressure as Russell was final over to win. However,
his fifty in 20 balls and should we go for the run? I said for fighting over from pacer Arshdeep of the World Cup. He gets those
run out in the penultimate ball sure, I have faith in him to finish it
setting the base for Gujarat trying to sneak in a cheeky signal. Singh created immense pressure yorkers right. He is under
to bat Lucknow out of the off the last ball," Russell said after and Russell was run out in the enormous pressure, I get that. And
With 2 needed off the final ball, collecting the Player of the Match
game.For someone who Rinku found the fine-leg boundary penultimate ball trying to sneak in bowling to a big powerful player,
began his IPL career in the award. "I get goosebumps seeing a cheeky signal. With 2 needed off you are under more pressure. But
and pulled off the nail-biter with a him doing what he's been doing. I
middle order and hit a five-wicket victory. "I wanted to the final ball, Rinku Singh swiped they were length balls. He bowled
century in an IPL final have company at the back end, he the last ball wide of fine leg for a two length balls leg side, got
finish the game off, but we have a soaks the pressure off and he's
while coming at number finisher this year in Rinku. He had four to seal the thriller against picked off both times into the
four, Saha has now adapted been here for years now, a really Punjab Kings on Monday night. grandstand for half a dozen,"
told me what if the ball beats you, hard-working guy.
quietly and quickly to the "He (Sam Curran) was the Player Doull told Cricbuzz.
role of power-play enforcer
for Gujarat, where he has a
Injured Archer returns home for
strike-rate of 137.18 in IPL
2023. "Since childhood, I
had the nature of hitting the
rehabilitation, MI names Chirs
Jordan as his replacement
Emergence of young left-handed batters, finishers augurs well for Indian cricke
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The emerged to be mainstays for their Riders' playoffs hopes alive on
ball hard even if the circle
is up. Yes, when I started in New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) English pacer Jofra Archer wide-spread talent pool in India respective teams in middle as well Monday, is the highest run-scorer
the IPL, I was batting at will return home from the has always brought up a sense of as lower order. For Suresh Raina, among lower-order batters from
number six or seven in ongoing Indian Premier envy amongst other cricketing a former left-handed batter for overs 16-20 in IPL 2023,
KKR, CSK. Sometimes League (IPL) with nations. But in the 2022 Men's India and Chennai Super Kings, amassing 214 runs in nine innings
chances came of opening immediate effect to focus T20 World Cup in Australia, the Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma are at a strike-rate of 187.72, while
the batting or playing in the on his rehabilitation, the lack of a left-handed batter in the promising left-handed batting averaging 53.5.
top-order. Even when I was England & Wales Cricket top as well as the middle-order prospects for the national team in Tilak, on the other hand, has
at Punjab Kings and Board (ECB) confirmed was a huge talking point. middle-order. been in scintillating touch for
Sunrisers Hyderabad, I on Tuesday. Left-handedness of Axar Patel "Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma Mumbai Indians, mixing
played a lot of innings at Archer, who has been was used as either at number six impressed me the most because conventional shots with T20
the top of the order." replaced by Chris Jordan or seven in the absence of these two play in the middle- innovations like reverse-heave.
"Looking at my cricket, in the Mumbai Indians Ravindra Jadeja, till India brought order. Sometimes it becomes very He has been the glue for the five-
the team management squad, will return to the Rishabh Pant, who was not a important to see the situation and time champions in middle-order
thought that I can play UK this week and will guaranteed starter, in place of how the game is going and and death-overs, combining big-
selflessly and fearlessly as work on his rehab with the Dinesh Karthik in the middle- understanding the demand of the hitting and consistency.
well as take the advantage ECB medical department order. But it was too late an game, which I have really loved His middle-order numbers of
of playing in power-play. and Sussex County addition as Pant didn't leave the about Rinku Singh and Tilak 149 runs in seven innings at an
There, the thinking of team Cricket Club, desired impact as an explosive Varma. Rinku hit those five sixes average of 49.67 and strike-rate of
management and my style respectively. "Archer has been recovering from right left-handed batter against and is batting at another level," 128.45 look impressive. But it is
of play matched, which has elbow surgery. However, pushing through the discomfort Zimbabwe, as well as in the semi- said Raina, an IPL expert for death overs numbers in IPL 2023
made life easy in terms of whilst recently playing, hoping it will settle, has proven final against England. JioCinema, in a select virtual which make for a jaw-dropping
contributing for the team challenging. Therefore, it has been agreed for him to In IPL 2023, it has been interaction. look: - 118 runs in six innings at
and helping in them doing return to the UK for a period of rest and rehabilitation to witnessed that a younger crop of Rinku, who slammed a four off an average of 39.33 and strike-
well," he said on his give him the best opportunity for a full recovery," the uncapped left-handed batters have the final ball against Punjab Kings to keep Kolkata Knight rate of 218.52.
adaptability while going ECB statement read.
through various roles in even think about it." to him in whatever is left in began out of enjoyment. As my physical activities. I try my efforts." Saha's re-
IPL in a virtual interaction have been the ideal fit as such thoughts about it.
K.L. Rahul's replacement in "Right now, I am playing With a controlling the his playing career. of now, that enjoyment to continue enjoying doing emergence as a maximiser
organised by the franchise. controllables mindset and "As I am getting older continues to be there, be it that. Whether the team of power-play began in fag
With Saha doing great in India's World Test franchise cricket, which is
Championship final squad. the IPL. So, I am thinking not pondering over the and my cricketing career is be at domestic or IPL." picks me or not is a thing end of IPL 2020, smashing
IPL 2023 and averaging uncontrollable elements, almost at its last phase, "Another thing is, being which will be seen later, but 214 runs and striking at
52.16 for Tripura in Ranji While that hasn't of my IPL team first.
happened, Saha, who has Regarding other things, it's Saha is now eyeing to enjoy when I started out playing able to contribute to the right now my aim is to give 139.86 with two half-
Trophy, many felt he would whatever roles are assigned cricket as an individual, it team and enjoying doing more than 100 per cent of centuries.
40 Test caps, said he had no not in my hand and I don't

Afghanistan to tour Sri Lanka for ODI series in June Focus on Sarabjot as Air Pistol shooters take first shots at targets
Kabul, May 9 (IANS) Lanka was an incredible New Delhi, May 9 and has been training at the
The Afghanistan cricket experience in which both (IANS) Sarabjot Singh, competition range over the
team will tour Sri Lanka for countries played Shiva Narwal and Varun past couple of days under
a three-match ODI series in competitive cricket, and we Tomar will lead the Indian the watchful eyes of high-
early June, the Afghanistan are looking forward to challenge in the men's performance director
Cricket Board (ACB) engaging in some high- event as two gold medals, (HPD) Dr. Pierre
confirmed on Tuesday. voltage cricket this time as one each in the men's and Beauchamp and foreign
Afghanistan will arrive in well," he added. women's 10m air pistol coaches Thomas Farnik
Sri Lanka on May 29 and Afghanistan last toured events, will be contested on and Munkhbayar
the three matches will be Sri Lanka for an ODI series the opening day of Dorjsuren.
played on June 2, 4 and 7 Cricket World Cup 2023 in more bilateral series with in November 2022, when competitions at the Speaking ahead of the
respectively. All the October and November this the other boards. We have the sides engaged in a International Shooting year's fourth Rifle/Pistol
matches will be played at year. our sights set on the ICC competitive battle. Sport Federation (ISSF) world cup stage, team HPD
the Mahinda Rajapaksa "We are pleased with our Cricket World Cup 2023, Afghanistan stunned Sri World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Dr. Beauchamp said, "It is
International Cricket communications and the and we are working hard to Lanka in the first ODI, Baku, Azerbaijan, on yet another step in the
Stadium in Hambantota. outcome of our arrange more bilateral winning the contest by 60 Wednesday. international assignment event, Divya T.S, Esha journey. An opportunity to
The ODI series is part of negotiations with Sri Lanka cricket for our National runs. After a no result in the A 22-member Indian before the crucial world Singh and Rhythm sharpen up, fine-tune, and
the two countries' long- Cricket regarding this team in the buildup for the second contest, the squad has its full quota of championships in August. Sangwan will vie for improve our process goals.
term commitment, which event. Aside from a event," said Naseeb Khan, Lankans roared back by three medal contenders in While Sarabjot Singh, podium places in the That is how I see this
will serve both teams in thorough ICC Future Tours CEO of the ACB, in a winning the third ODI by each event who will look to Shiva Narwal and Varun women's competition. World Cup. Medals are
preparing for the ACC Asia Program, the ACB is media release. four wickets and levelling impress ahead of what will Tomar lead India's The squad reached Baku always a result of a good
Cup 2023 and the ICC dedicated to arranging "Our previous tour to Sri the series. be the squad's last challenge in the men's in two batches by Monday process!"

Men's World Boxing C'ships:

Deepak, Nishant register dominating
When Andre Russell gets going, that ground is simply too small for him: Swann Sports Authority of India felicitates
17 medalists from Moscow Wushu
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Kolkata Rinku Singh made them win the Russell's massive scoring outburst
wins to enter quarter-finals Knight Riders kept their play-off
chances alive as they walked out of
thriller that stretched to the last ball.
This win helps Kolkata rise to 5th on
led to JioCinema IPL expert Graeme
Swann complimenting his efforts on
Stars Championship
the Eden Gardens with a IPL 2023 the table, proving they're still in the the night. New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India
win over the Punjab Kings by 5 fight for a playoff berth while Punjab "It's the start of his innings, he (SAI) on Tuesday felicitated medal winners from the Moscow
wickets. Batting first, the Kings set a falls to 7th place with the same win- always comes out with pressure on Wushu Stars Championship, which ended earlier this month
target of 180 runs, led by a 57-run loss record but a worse run rate. him. He's going to get a short delivery in Russia. The Indian girls, who bagged a total of 17 medals
performance by captain Shikhar Andre Russell had an impactful 42- and he doesn't like short balls early from the competition, were felicitated by the SAI's Deputy
Dhawan. Chasing, the KKR captain run performance in the latter half of on. If he gets in and gets past the first Director Generals, Ekta Vishnoi and Shiv Sharma. The girls,
too top scored for his team as Nitish the game, hitting three sixes in four three balls, he's normally alright. who also participated in the Khelo India Women's leagues
Rana hit 51 runs off just 38 deliveries. balls against Sam Curran in the 19th When he gets going, that ground is held in India across a year, bagged 10 gold, 4 silver and 3
Rana got out in the 16th over but over of the match. He was awarded simply too small for him and we saw bronze medals in the junior girls, sub-junior girls and senior
the KKR finishers Andre Russell and the Player of the Match for his efforts. that tonight." girls categories across Sanda (Fight) and Taolu in Moscow.

Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman, Thailand skipper Naruemol crowned ICC Players of the Month for April
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), May 9 (IANS) India's Deepak Dubai, May 9 (IANS) The (ODI) format, the ICC informed the monthly accolade since Sidra 337 in the second ODI at the
Bhoria (51kg) and Nishant Dev (71kg) continued their International Cricket Council in a media release. Both batters Ameen in November 2022 and same venue, Fakhar once again
scintillating forms at the ongoing IBA Men's World (ICC) on Tuesday announced the were identified as April's did so on the back of two crucial shone in an outstanding display
Boxing Championships as they stormed into the quarter- winners of the ICC Player of the outstanding performers following match-winning centuries in of hitting and partnership
finals of the tournament with dominating victories, here on Month awards for April 2023 a vote conducted among a team's ODI series success against building. His memorable,
Tuesday. with Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman specialist panel comprising ICC touring New Zealand. unbeaten 180 in 144 balls was the
Playing against Jiamao Zhang of China in the pre- and Naruemol Chaiwai of Hall of Famers, former Following a quiet T20I series, key contribution as Pakistan
quarterfinal, Deepak controlled the bout right from the Thailand bagging the award for international players, and media Fakhar was at the forefront of his recorded their second-highest-
start and ended up winning it by a 5-0 unanimous decision. their brilliant performance representatives, who, in side's success in the subsequent ever successful ODI chase.
Deepak had a measure of his opponent and called the throughout last month. combination with global cricket ODI showdowns. Chasing 289 in Reflecting on his success, Fakhar
shots in the first round with his Swift movement and Fakhar won the ICC Men's fans, had been voting since the the first match in Rawalpindi, the told the ICC,"It is truly an honour
accurate punches. He went into defensive mode at the start Player of the Month award and nominees were announced last batter enjoyed a 124-run opening for me to be named ICC Player of
of the second round and used his counter-attacking game Thailand skipper Chaiwai week. Fakhar overcame fellow stand with Imam-ul-Haq in a the Month for April. This month
to strike some heavy left hooks on his opponent. secured the ICC Women's Player nominees Mark Chapman (New superb display of control and has been one of the highlights of
In the third round, Deepak was on his toes as Zhang tried of the Month after both produced Zealand) and Prabath Jayasuriya counter-attacking play, my career and it was an amazing
to be more aggressive with a combination of punches. dominant match-winning (Sri Lanka) in the global vote. eventually securing a five-wicket feeling to play in front of my own
However, the Indian pugilist was too quick for his rival performances for their countries The left-handed batter became win thanks to 117 runs in 114 people in Lahore, Rawalpindi
and comfortably won the bout. in the One-Day International the first Pakistani player to win balls. Set a mammoth target of and Karachi."
 THE AVENUE MAIL, Jamshedpur CURIOSITY CORNER Wednesday, May 10, 2023 8

5 things you can't miss in Anjarle 'Vande Mataram' dance ballet celebrates India's Rich Cultural Diversity
New Delhi, May 9 New Delhi, May 9 (IANSlife) "Vande
(IANSlife) Nestled on the Mataram: Bharat Ek Sone ki Chidiya," a
pristine Konkan coast, stunning dance ballet that brought India's rich
Anjarle is a hidden gem culture to life through a visual feast of colour,
waiting to be explored. movement, and song, was performed by the
With its serene beaches, Urvashi Dance song Art & Cultural Society. The
ancient fort and lush choreography for the dance ballet was overseen
forests, Anjarle has by Rekha Mehra. Viewers were amazed by the
something for everyone. amazing performance, which included elements
Whether you are a history of classical, folk, and modern dancing. 80
buff, a nature lover, or disadvantaged girls were among the 100 artists
simply looking for a sighting is early morning or the many small eateries in that performed for the audience.
relaxing getaway, Anjarle late afternoon. the village. Don't forget to The Satyam Shivam Sundaram theme and an
has it all. Located just about Enjoy Birdwatching try the kokam sherbet, a exuberant, lively taal played on the piano and
230 kms from Mumbai and Tours: Anjarle is home to a refreshing drink made with tabla set the mood for the rest of the ballet's
240 kms from Pune. wide variety of bird kokam fruit, a local performance. Then came the Kathak and Chhau
Here are five things you species, making it a haven specialty. dancers, who were decked out in stunning white
must do when you visit this for birdwatchers. Take a Trek to Parshuram gowns and whose movements were graceful and
beautiful coastal village: guided birdwatching tour Bhumi: Parshuram Bhumi mesmerising. The Chhau dance added a unique
Olive Ridley Turtle and spot colourful birds is a beautiful trekking touch to the performance. A stunning jugalbandi
Festival: Anjarle Beach is like kingfishers, egrets, and destination located near of sitar and mridangam was played after that,
one of the few places in herons. The best time to go Anjarle. It is believed to be delighting the audience. The next act was a
India where you can spot birdwatching is early the place where Lord Manipuri dance that reflected the magnificence
Olive Ridley turtles. These morning or late afternoon. Parshuram, a Hindu deity, of our country, which has always been referred performance an earthy taste, and the Dharmesh Yelande and Taran Mehndi, CEO
turtles come to the shore Explore the Fort: Anjarle meditated and attained to as "Sone ki Chidiya." The dancers wore petals Bharatnatyam poses resembling yoga asanas at DRecords International Pvt Ltd.
every year to lay eggs, and Fort, also known as enlightenment. The trek and displayed the magnificent patterns and were a great compliment. The use of Talking about the event, Rekha Mehra said,
you can witness this Suvarnadurg Fort, is a takes you through dense embellishments of nature in the background Malkham demonstrated the flexibility of the "We are delighted to present this larger-than-
incredible spectacle magnificent structure built forests, gurgling streams, while donning the petals. performers. Rekha Mehra's performance life dance ballet, which draws together the
between January and in the 17th century. The and beautiful waterfalls, With the G20 logo and the world in the honoured the empowerment of women by various art of Indian culture as well as artists
March. Make sure to take a fort offers a glimpse into making it an unforgettable background, they performed Odissi and showcasing their talents and adaptability. from various nations. The entire performance
guided tour and follow the the region's rich history experience. Mohiniyattam dances that showcased the Sword dances by the girls highlighted their was carried out using numerous props
rules to avoid disturbing and architecture. You can Anjarle is a place that beauty and grace of traditional Indian dance. might and might. Another wonderful imported from Singapore to bring life to the
these gentle creatures. also take a boat ride from will leave you mesmerised The Shakti, Yukti Sambhritam Bhavatu performance that enthralled the audience was sets and the performances."
Spot Dolphins in the the fort to the nearby with its natural beauty, Bharatam performance paid homage to the Ganga Aarti. The last performance was a The magnificent performance captivated
Arabian Sea: Take a boat Harnai village and witness serene surroundings, and valour of pioneers and soldiers who lost their celebration of India's grandeur and featured a the audience, which not only included a blend
ride from Anjarle Beach the bustling fish market. rich history. With so much lives to secure our independence and protect song in multiple Indian languages. The of classical, folk, and modern dance
and head out to the Arabian Indulge in Local to see and do, make sure to us. The event became more joyful with the dancers paid tribute to Vishwaguru by giving techniques, but also a stunning background
Sea to spot playful Cuisine: Anjarle is famous plan a trip to this Holi performance that came after. a loving and passionate performance to the and props imported from Singapore. These
dolphins. You can watch for its seafood, especially enchanting village on your Following was the Baisakhi festival, which music.The event was attended by several feature huge butterfly wings, large pink and
these majestic creatures the fresh catch of the day. next holiday. featured a rural scenario that immersed the important dignitaries, including Meenakshi yellow flower petals, golden bird attire, and a
leap out of the water and You can try out local (IANSlife can be audience in a rural setting, replete with Lekhi, Minister of Culture, ICCR President Led screen.
swim alongside your boat. delicacies like prawns, contacted at dancing crops. The Haryanvi beat gave the Dr Vinay Sehsrabuddhe, Film Actress (IANSlife can be contacted at
The best time to go dolphin pomfret, and crab at one of [email protected]) Joyshree, Bollywood Ace Choreographer [email protected])

Indians snack the most during parties... Taj and Air India unveil
The Maharaja Suite
received from the report. Going
forward, the dynamics that will
shape India's snacking habits will
be based on the acronym STTEM -
- Safety, Technology, Taste, Ease &
Mood Uplifter -- the five pillars."
Amongst cities that prefer
snacking more during parties and
guest visits - Lucknow tops the list
with 54 per cent, followed by
Jaipur at the second place with 50
per cent and Kolkata with 47 per
cent secures third place. Whereas
46 per cent and 45 per cent of
people in Pune and Chennai enjoy
snacking during parties. Followed
by 43 per cent from Mumbai, 41
per cent from Ahmedabad and 44
per cent each from Delhi,
Hyderabad and Bengaluru prefer
snacking during parties and
occasions.For the second occasion,
weekend snacking, Delhi and
Lucknow come in third with a 46
per cent score, Pune comes in New Delhi, May 9 will partner their journey to Executive Officer and
second with a 47 per cent score, (IANSlife) At the iconic offer the world-class Indian Managing Director, Air
and Chennai comes in first with a Taj Mahal in Delhi, the hospitality that it is known India, said, "The iconic
49 per cent score. Mumbai, Indian Hotels Company for." Maharaja is a proud part of
Bengaluru, and Kolkata are the (IHCL), showcased The A journey through time, Air India's long legacy, and
next three cities, each with a 45 per Maharaja Suite. The suite's The Maharaja Suite, offers we are delighted that Taj is
cent average score. On weekends, design pays homage to Air a uniquely themed master celebrating it through The
44 per cent of people from India's well-known bedroom, dining room, an Maharaja Suite at Taj
New Delhi, May 9 (IANSlife) were the two major occasions for 45 per cent of each of North, West, Ahmedabad and Jaipur and 43 per emblem and welcomes the enclosed balcony lounge, Mahal, Delhi. It will stand
Snacking has become a significant snacking that tied for first place. An and East Indians. cent of people from Hyderabad like national airline back into and a study paying homage as a strong reminder of Air
part of every occasion in India. average of 45 per cent of Indians Speaking on the insights and the to snack. the Tata organisation. to the pioneer of Indian India's history even as we
Eating is a major component of all have personal memories of these report, Abhay Parnerkar, Chief 'STTEM -- Safety, Technology, Puneet Chhatwal, aviation. The characteristic transform the airline to
festivals, parties, celebrations, and two events. Executive Officer (CEO), Godrej Taste, Ease & Mood Uplifter' -- Managing Director and style, wit and warmth of the become, once again,
other get-togethers since it is a The Godrej Yummiez survey Tyson Foods Limited (GTFL), The India Snacking Report Chief Executive Officer, Maharaja comes alive in its amongst the best in the
method to exhibit hospitality and shows that when regions are said, "As a category thought leader, (Volume I) was undertaken by IHCL, said, "Taj, with its specially-commissioned world."
forge relationships. compared, 47 per cent of Northern Godrej Yummiez understands InQognito Insights on behalf of rich legacy for over a furniture and artworks. Designed by Bobby
Godrej Yummiez, a well-known and Eastern India's population consumers well and shaped trends Godrej Yummiez. The survey was century, has always been Maharaja's distinctive Mukherji and Associates,
manufacturer of frozen ready-to- snacks when hosting parties or redefining the frozen ready-to-cook carried out in 10 cities, including renowned for pioneering moustache takes centre introduction of The
cook foods, delved deeply into the having visitors over with the same segment. The India Snacking Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, innovative concepts. We stage in the upholstery and Maharaja Suite also marks
topic of snacking in India to create time, snacking was about equally Report is one such initiative by Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, are proud to bring this aviation aesthetics in the the completion of the
the "STTEM -- Safety, Technology, prevalent in South and West India, Godrej Yummiez to analyze and Chennai, Hyderabad, and distinctive experience of airplane styled windows, renovation of the marquee
Taste, Ease & Mood Uplifter" -- with 44 per cent and 43 per cent, predict snacking trends. Snacking Bengaluru. It also included the The Maharaja Suite starting lounge chair, luggage Taj Mahal, Delhi.
The India Snacking Report respectively. The survey also finds remains an integral part of various North, South, West, and East areas. with Delhi. As Air India elements and the deep red (IANSlife can be
(Volume I). Weekends and that weekend snacking is preferred occasions for people and this is (IANSlife can be contacted at takes flight to gateway in the doors and ceiling. contacted at
Parties/guest visits/celebrations by 46 per cent of South Indians and evident from the insight we [email protected]) cities around the world, Taj Campbell Wilson, Chief [email protected])

Check your kidney's health with these two simple tests!

Sunita Kapoor suffer from CKD, which also refer to a urine albumin test more convenient manner and
indicates that it is result of 30 or above. The test can be used as a screening tool
New Delhi, May underdiagnosed in our country. may also be repeated once or for risk stratification and early-
9(IANSlife) Your kidneys play Another estimate suggests that twice to confirm the results. stage screening as well. Such
a crucial role in keeping you one in eight Indians experience We must get urine albumin tests can also support doctors in
alive, just like your brain and the chronic condition. excretion assessed yearly to selecting and adjusting
heart. These two fist-sized Why is it important to know diagnose and monitor kidney treatment as per an individual
organs, located in your lower about kidney health? damage in patients with type 1 patient, providing a certain
back, play a very vital role in If you are diagnosed with diabetes for five years or more degree of personalized
acting as filters by removing CKD, then it means that you or with type 2 diabetes. More treatment.
waste and extra fluids from the have had a kidney problem for frequent monitoring may be The rising prevalence of
body. They also keep blood the past few months. You indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease in India
pressure under control. People might get chronic kidney changing clinical status or not only takes a toll on patients
are mostly interested in disease slowly and silently, after therapeutic interventions. but also on the entire healthcare
knowing their cholesterol and without even knowing. You Apart from your kidney system. CKD prevalence in the
blood pressure numbers. may be losing kidney functions numbers, your doctor will use country is a rising burden on
However, they should also for many years without your medical history and healthcare that needs to be
know about their kidney's status significant symptoms. People perform other lab and imaging tackled by making people aware
to see if their kidneys are often get to know about their tests, such as an ultrasound or and promoting screening to
healthy or if they have chronic condition only when their CT scan to get a picture of enable its identification or
kidney disease, which is also kidneys have failed and it's too your kidneys and urinary tract. diagnosis at an early stage. The
known as CKD. late for preventive treatment. In this way, a complete good news is that when CKD is
CKD is a condition that In this situation, they usually Filtration Rate (eGFR) and kidneys are damaged. eGFR is not reliable for evaluation helps to confirm or found early and treated right,
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and cannot filter blood the way transplant. That's why Ratio (uACR). While eGFR is stable serum creatinine levels creatinine levels, extremes in Tests like uACR and eGFR kidney patients can be very
they should. Diabetes is a knowing your kidney numbers measured by a blood test, at least once a year, especially muscle mass and body size, or can minimise the burden on bright.
leading cause of chronic kidney is important. uACR is measured by a urine in all patients with diabetes. altered diet patterns. patients as well as healthcare (Dr Sunita Kapoor,
disease. In India also, the Two important markers to test. eGFR shows how well eGFR is more accurate than A uACR test basically lets delivery centers, besides Director and Consultant
disease is commonly observed detect kidney disease your kidneys clean blood and serum creatinine alone. Serum the doctor or physician know supporting detection and Pathologist at City Xray &
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 THE AVENUE MAIL, Jamshedpur FOREIGN Wednesday, May 10, 2023 9

Japan's lower house passes bill

to amend immigration law
Tokyo, May 9 (IANS) Japan's lower house of
Parliament on Tuesday passed a contentious bill to amend
World at 'turning point', Putin says at V-Day speech
an immigration law allowing authorities to deport foreign Moscow, May 9 (IANS) country's "special military Russia launches biggest ever 'kamikaze'
nationals who apply for refugee status multiple times. As Russia celebrates operation" -- what Moscow
The controversial revision of the immigration law has Victory Day, President terms its invasion of Kiev. drone attack on Ukraine
been heavily criticised by organisations established to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday The President also said Kiev, May 9 (IANS) Air raid sirens have sounded
support asylum seekers, reports Xinhua news agency. said that the world was at a he is proud of soldiers who across Ukraine after
Such entities believe that should the bill pass "decisive turning point", are participating the so- Russia launched the
parliament's upper chamber and become enacted into law, with a "real war" being called "special military biggest ever
it could lead to individuals being repatriated to their home waged against Moscow. operation", adding that "kamikaze" drone
countries where they face persecution.The Japanese In his address to the Russia's statehood and attack on Kiev since
government believes the current system, which does not nation from Moscow's Red future depends on these Moscow waged its
allow for foreign nationals to be deported while their Square to commemorate people. war in February
application for refugee status is being processed, may be the erstwhile Soviet "There is no cause 2022.
being abused.It believes that foreign nationals have been Union's victory over Nazi stronger in the world than In capital Kiev,
applying for refugee status multiple times in the Germany during the our love for our armed Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said nearly 60 drones had been
knowledge that while the status of their application is Second World War, Putin forces," Putin said, adding: launched by Russia on Monday, adding that 36 were
pending, they cannot be deported from Japan.The said Russia was defending "To Russia, to our armed destroyed, the BBC reported.
envisioned amendment to the law, set to be debated in the its sovereignty, reports the forces."The day started Klitschko added that five people had been injured by
upper chamber of Japan's bicameral parliament, will bring BBC.He likened Ukraine's with a military parade with falling debris from downed drones.
an end to the extended detention in immigration facilities democratically elected the march of the Honor This was the fourth attack in eight days on Kiev and
for potential refugees, including foreign nationals who government to the Nazis Guard's banner group came just 24 hours before Russia's Victory Day, which
have overstayed their visas and have not complied with that were defeated in World carrying the Russian commemorates the erstwhile Soviet Union's victory over
deportation orders. War Two, accusing the national flag and the Nazi Germany during World War Two.
West of forgetting who legendary Victory Banner
Pakistan's dependence on China defeated the Nazis. across Red Square, TASS
Emergency services responded after drone wreckage
fell on a runway at Zhuliany international airport -- one of
could increase if IMF deal fails The President further
claimed that Russia wanted
News Agency.
The Victory Banner was
the capital city's two commercial airports, Kiev's military
administration said.
Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan's Power Minister a "peaceful" future, and hoisted over the Reichstag Civilians were injured after drone debris hit a
Khurram Dastgir Khan has said that the failure to sign a blamed the West for sowing by soldiers of the Soviet residential building in the central Shevchenkivskyi
staff-level agreement between the International Monetary seeds of "hatred and 150th Idritsa rifle division district, the administration added.
Fund (IMF) and Pakistan could lead to the country's Russophobia". in May 1945. Meanwhile in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, a
increased reliance on China, which the US and other Putin added that This year Victory Day warehouse was set ablaze after eight missiles were fired at
Western powers "must take into account", media reports everyone in Russia was Parade involves over 8,000 targets by Russian bombers, the BBC quoted Ukrainian
said.When questioned about the government's approach to united in supporting the troops, including 530 officials as saying.
the budget in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the soldiers taking part in what fighters of the "special
IMF, the minister said that the US and other Western he described as the military operation", and 125 items of military hardware.
powers should bear in mind that Pakistan's dependence on

13 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

China would intensify, Dawn reported.The minister also
noted that there is a trend of gradually shifting Uzbekistan to hold early
international oil transactions from the US dollar to other
currencies, particularly the Chinese yuan, the report said. presidential elections on July 9
Khan said that while Pakistan had met all the technical Gaza, May 9 (IANS) Region, and Tariq Tashkent, May 9 (IANS) Uzbekistan will hold early
requirements, there was still a possibility that the staff- Thirteen people, including Muhammad Ezzedine, who presidential elections
level agreement might not be reached due to geopolitical three commanders of the it said was "one of the on July 9 after
factors, adding that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar would be Islamic Jihad militant heads of military action" in adopting a renewed
better suited to provide clarity on the matter.The minister group, were killed and 20 the occupied West Bank. constitution, an
said that in the event the country is unable to complete the others injured in Israeli air "As we mourn our martyr official decree said.
staff-level agreement, Pakistan will fulfil all its financial strikes that pounded the leaders, along with their Addressing
commitments with the assistance of China or other Gaza Strip on Tuesday. mujahideen wives and a Parliament, the
friendly nations, and that the country will still strive to Palestinian security number of their children, government and other
present the best possible budget given the circumstances, officials in Gaza told we affirm that the blood of state bodies,
for the benefit of the people, Dawn reported. Xinhua news agency that the martyrs will increase President Shavkat
UNSC voices concern over the airstrikes hit buildings,
military facilities, and posts
our resolve," the al-Quds
Brigades said.
Mirziyoyev said that
the new constitution
deteriorating situation in Haiti mainly in the towns of
Rafah and Khan Younis in
"We will not leave our
positions, and the
sets urgent new political, social and economic tasks,
reports Xinhua news agency.
United Nations, May 9 (IANS) The UN Security southern Gaza Strip and in resistance will continue, Mirziyoyev said that under the new constitution, the
Council (UNSC) has expressed deep concern over the Gaza City. God willing." presidential election needs to take into account that "all
deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Haiti. An Israeli army which is ongoing. their families. Israel Defense Forces branches of power are being reformed".
The Council members condemned the increasing spokesman said in a Confirming the It identified them as spokesman Daniel Hagari The referendum held on April 30 approved a package of
violence, criminal activities, and human rights abuses and statement that the military development, the Islamic Jihad Shaker al-Ghannam, said the three Islamic Jihad constitutional amendments, including extending
violations which they said undermine the peace, stability launched the military Jihad's military wing, the secretary of the al-Quds leaders who were killed in presidential terms from five to seven years.
and security of Haiti and the region, calling on the operation "Shield and al-Quds Brigades, said Brigades' Military Council; the operation were "an The sitting President, who won two consecutive
perpetrators of the "abhorrent acts" to be brought to Arrow" against the Islamic three of its commanders Khalil Salah al-Bahtini, the undermining factor for presidential elections in 2016 and 2021, can now run for
justice, reports Xinhua news agency.They stressed the Jihad in the Gaza Strip, were killed, along with commander of its Northern security stability". two seven-year terms under the new constitution.
importance of restoring efficient judicial institutions in
Haiti in order to strengthen the fight against impunity.
The UNSC members noted with grave concern the illicit
trafficking flows of firearms and ammunition that enable
gangs and other criminal networks to fuel violence in
PTI leaders ask supporters to 2 Indian nurses shortlisted for
Haiti.They reiterated the urgent need to prohibit the
transfer of arms and related materiel of all types to non-
state actors engaged in or supporting gang violence,
protest Imran Khan's arrest $250,000 Global Nursing Award
criminal activities or human rights abuses in Haiti, as well Islamabad, May 9
as to prevent their illicit trafficking and diversion.In (IANS) In wake of the London, May 9 (IANS)
members reaffirmed their call to all political actors to arrest of Pakistan Tehreek- Two Indians are among 10
engage constructively in meaningful negotiations to allow e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran nurses shortlisted from
the holding of inclusive, free and fair legislative and Khan by Rangers personnel across the world for the
presidential elections in Haiti, "as soon necessary from the Islamabad Judicial $250,000 Global Nursing
conditions are met". Complex on Tuesday, party Award, organised by a
leaders have urged PTI leading healthcare provider
China suspects espionage by workers and supporters to in the GCC and India, to
recognise their
foreign consulting companies take to the streets in protest,
media reports said. contributions to humanity.
Shanti Teresa Lakra from
Beijing, May 9 (IANS) Chinese authorities appear to be The former premier was
arrested in the Al-Qadir the Andaman and Nicobar
running a targeted espionage investigation of foreign Islands, and Kerala-born
consulting firms operating in the country, according to a Trust case, said the federal
capital's top cop. "Situation Jincy Jerry from Ireland
state media report, after recent raids on the offices of will be evaluated by a
several international firmsThe latest known case saw is normal. Section 144 is in
place and violations will judging panel for the Aster
officers raid multiple offices used by the business Guardians Global Nursing
consulting firm Capvision in Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou result in police action," said
IG Islamabad, Express Award, which will take
and Shenzhen, The Guardian reported citing the Chinese place in London on May
state media as saying on Monday.It followed raids on Tribune reported. centre, Dugong Creek the Ongee Island habitat
Islamabad High Court's 12, coinciding with the
Mintz Group in March, which saw five employees arrested International Nurses Day. where one of the Primitive and drove them deep into
and the branch shut down.US management consulting firm Chief Justice Aamer tribes Ongees are settled in the jungle, Shanti was
Farooq has taken notice of Lakra, from G.B. Pant
Bain & Company said its Shanghai office was visited by Hospital in Port Blair, is the remotest area of Little perseverant and made her
Chinese officers in April, and employees questioned.A the incident and has was arrested after an by Shah Mehmood Andaman. home with them and lived
summoned IG, Islamabad, "attack" at the Islamabad Qureshi, which was formed working amongst
report on CCTV on Monday alleged Capvision, which was Particularly Vulnerable Lakra is working for in an open tent," her
founded in China and has joint headquarters in New York the Interior Secretary, and High Court. by Imran Khan, would tribals in this region who citation read. She is a
the Additional Attorney "The whole world is announce a plan of action. Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in
and Shanghai, had paid employees of Chinese state-owned the Andaman and Nicobar are not well-informed recipient of several awards
companies to leak secrets.It did not say when the raids General. being shown that there is no The PTI Vice about medical procedures such as the National
PTI Secretary General law left in the country," he Chairperson said Imran's Islands -- home to six
took place, but reportedly said a multiagency investigation Scheduled Tribes and of and there is a language Florence Nightingale
had seen one employee of a state-owned company jailed Asad Umar took to his said, Express Tribune arrest was "rejected" (na barrier. They also have Award in 2010, Indian Red
official Twitter handle to reported. manzoor) and instructed these six tribes, five have
for six years for providing state secrets to Capvision's been classified as PVTGs. unclear medical histories. Cross Society Best
overseas clients, the Guardian reported. announce that "Pakistan's Umar added that a six- the entire nation to take to "In 2004 when the Indian Volunteer, and Best Health
biggest political leader" member committee headed the streets "immediately". In her early nursing days,
Ocean tsunami swallowed Worker Award in 2011.
CPEC to be extended to she was posted to the sub-

Afghanistan
Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of
Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their
Efforts on to repatriate body of Indian engineer killed in US shooting
commitment to strengthen trilateral cooperation under the New York, May 9 mortal remains of the local authorities, and is Aishwarya was shopping
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and jointly extend the (IANS) Efforts are on to deceased. Two other Indian closely monitoring the with a friend when they
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to repatriate the mortal nationals have been injured situation. were shot by gunman
Afghanistan.Following the trilateral dialogue, the three remains of the Indian in the tragic shooting "Our officers are on the Mauricio Garcia, a 33 year-
sides issued a joint statement, expressing their engineer who was killed in incident," the Consulate ground to render all old who had served briefly
determination to leverage Afghanistan's potential as a hub a mass shooting at a mall in General of India (CGI) in possible assistance. We are in the US army, but was
for regional connectivity, Dawn reported. the US state of Texas on Houston tweeted on closely monitoring the removed because of mental
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, May 6, the Indian Tuesday. situation," the CGI said. health problems.
China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Consulate in Houston said. "We are in constant touch A resident of Saroornagar He was shot dead by a
and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir The Consulate added that with the local & hospital area in Hyderabad, law enforcement officer
Khan Muttaqi participated in the dialogue representing two more Indian nationals authorities, relatives of the Aishwarya was working as who was patrolling the
their respective countries.During the meeting, the three were injured during the injured and Acommunity project manager in a area.
Ministers emphasised the significance of ongoing projects mass shooting at the Allen leaders. Consulate officials company called Perfect Gun laws are among the
such as CASA-1000, TAPI, and Trans-Afghan Railways, Premium Outlets mall in are in Dallas to render all General Contractors LLC weakest in Texas.
highlighting their potential to boost regional connectivity Allen near Dallas. possible assistance," the in Texas. The Republican-ruled
and promote economic development and prosperity in the Aishwarya Thatikonda, CGI wrote in an update to Her family was in deep state has seen some of the
region.They also emphasised the need to advance "hard the 27-year-old engineer its earlier tweet. shock after receiving the worst mass shootings
connectivity" in infrastructure and "soft connectivity" in from Telangana, was Expressing condolences, news of her death. recently, including the
norms and standards.They agreed to explore measures to among the nine victims. the CGI had said on Her father Narsi Reddy massacre at an elementary
facilitate the movement of people and trade activities. "Consulate is facilitating Monday that it is in touch works as a judge in school in Uvalde last May,
They also decided to boost transit trade through the completion of requisite with the family of the Rangareddy district court, in which 19 students and
Gwadar Port, Dawn reported. formalities with regard to deceased as well as the IANS reported on Monday. two teachers were killed.
 THE AVENUE MAIL, Jamshedpur MIX BAG Wednesday, May 10, 2023 10

Health
Genetic risk factors for non-
Alzheimer's dementia identified
'The Kerala Story' ban in Bengal: BJP mulling moving court
Kolkata, May 9 (IANS)
New York, May 9 (IANS) Scientists have identified After launching a scathing
attack on Chief Minister
'The Kerala Story' declared tax-free in UP
new genetic risk
factors for two Mamata Banerjee for Lucknow, May 9 (IANS) Uttar film. "The people in West Bengal will not
types of non- banning the screening of Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accept the ban on this film."
Alzheimer's the film 'The Kerala Story' has said that 'The Kerala Story' will be 'The Kerala Story', helmed by Sudipto
dementia. in the state, the West declared tax-free in Uttar Pradesh. Sen, claims to portray the story of some
Though there are Bengal BJP is likely to "'The Kerala Story' will be made tax- women from the state who were
many, relatively challenge the interdict in free in the state," the Chief Minister converted to Islam and recruited by terror
rare causes of the Calcutta High Court. tweeted in Hindi on Tuesday. outfit IS.
dementia, the most A state committee Reacting to the UP government's This comes a day after West Bengal
common causes of dementia after Alzheimer's disease in member of the party said decision, deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee decided
the elderly are dementia with Lewy Bodies, vascular that the main contention is Pathak said, "Making 'The Kerala Story' to ban the movie, citing "threat to law and
dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. about the justification for tax-free is a very good decision. I want order in the state".
The team from the US National Institutes of Health banning it in Bengal, when the people of Uttar Pradesh to watch this Uttar Pradesh has become the second
(NIH) discovered several structural variants that could be the same is being screened film and understand how our sisters have state after Madhya Pradesh to make the
risk factors to Lewy body dementia (LBD) and in Kerala. "We will be suffered. We will also go and watch the controversial film tax-free.
frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Their findings are consulting the legal brains
published in the journal Cell Genomics. and as suggested by them fanaticism. This decision West Bengal if this movie is we have decided to
Structural variants have been implicated in a variety of we might move the court marks the beginning of a screened? The decision to ban its screening
neurological disorders. Unlike more commonly studied against the decision to ban black era in West Bengal," ban the movie should be everywhere in the state.
mutations, which often affect one or a few DNA building on specific grounds," he he said. immediately withdrawn. Or The decision has been
blocks called nucleotides, structural variants represent at said. Leader of Opposition in else the chief minister taken to maintain peace and
least 50 but often hundreds, or even thousands, of Meanwhile, the state state Assembly Suvendu should resign if she is not harmony," the Chief
nucleotides at once, making them more challenging to spokesman of BJP in West Adhikari has claimed that able to maintain law & Minister told media
study. "If you imagine that our entire genetic code is a Bengal said that the by banning the 'The Kerala order," Adhikari said. persons.
book, a structural variant would be a paragraph, page, or banning of the film in West Story', which is against IS On Monday, while While announcing the
even an entire chapter that has been removed, duplicated, Bengal is a classic example and its modus operandi, the announcing the ban, the ban, she also took a dig at
or inserted in the wrong place," said Sonja W. Scholz, of the surrender of the state chief minister has indirectly chief minister said that the Left government in
investigator in the neurogenetics branch of the US administration to religious sympathised with the certain scenes in the film Kerala for not taking a
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke fanatics. minister also insulted the minority community who group. "Why would law can affect peace and similar step. "I do not
(NINDS), part of NIH, in a statement. "In a way the chief common people from the are equally against such and order get disrupted in harmony in the state. "So, support CPI(M).
By combining cutting-edge computer algorithms
capable of mapping structural variations across the whole
genome with machine learning, the research team analysed Jason Statham fights more sea Tom Cruise enjoys conversation with
monsters in 'Meg 2' first trailer Shakira at Formula One Miami Grand Prix
whole-genome data from thousands of patient samples and
several thousand unaffected controls.
A previously unknown variant in the gene TCPN1 was Los Angeles, May 9
found in samples from patients with LBD, a disease that is ecosystem, only to encounter these (IANS) Hollywood star
like Parkinson's, and is associated with abnormal deposits prehistoric creatures, reports Tom Cruise has apparently
of the protein alpha-synuclein in the brain. This variant, in aaceshowbiz.com. brushed shoulders with
which more than 300 nucleotides are deleted from the This time, Statham is joined by Wu Jing, Shakira at an unlikely
gene, is associated with a higher risk for developing LBD. Sienna Guillory, Cliff Curtis and Shuya place.
While the finding is new for LBD, TCPN1 is a known Sophia to face one of the biggest sea When attending the
risk factor for Alzheimer's, which could mean that this creatures in recorded history. Together, inaugural Formula One
structural variant plays a role in the broader dementia they have to keep terror off the shore, Miami Grand Prix, the
population. fighting these beasts with some advanced "Top Gun: Maverick" lead
"From a genetics standpoint, this is a very exciting technology and even literally bare feet. man was caught on camera
finding," said Scholz. "It provides a point of reference for 'Meg 2: The Trench' is described as a seemingly having an
cell biology and animal model studies and possibly down literally larger-than-life thrill ride that interesting chat with the
the road, a target for intervention." supersizes the 2018 blockbuster and takes "Hips Don't Lie" hitmaker,
By looking at a group of 50 genes implicated in the action to higher heights and even reports aceshowbiz.com.
inherited neurodegenerative diseases, the investigators greater depths with multiple massive Megs In a video uploaded, the
were able to identify additional rare structural variants, and so much more. 60-year-old Hollywood star
including several that are known to cause disease. "Dive into uncharted waters with Jason was seen hanging out with Fallout" actor kept his superstar, in the meantime,
The analyses also identified two well-established risk Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as the 46-year-old singer in a ensemble casual. He opted looked chic in her all-green
factors for FTD changes in the C9orf72 and MAPT genes. Los Angeles, May 9 (IANS) The makers they lead a daring research team on an VIP area for the sports to go with an unbuttoned outfit. She donned a fitted
These proof-of-concept findings bolstered the strength of of 'Meg 2: The Trench' Warner Bros. exploratory dive into the deepest depths of event. The two stood close white polo shirt and a pair top with several cutouts and
the study's new findings by demonstrating that the Pictures have released the first official the ocean," the official synopsis reads. to each other while of long dark-coloured matched it with a pair of
algorithms were properly working. trailer, unleashing more sea monsters. It continues: "Their voyage spirals into chatting. Joining the two of pants. He completed his loose matching pants. She
Because reference maps for currently-available In the upcoming film, Jason Statham chaos when a malevolent mining operation them was one of Shakira's look with a pair of black additionally accessorised
structural variants are limited, the researchers generated a returns as rescue diver Jonas Taylor, who is threatens their mission and forces them sons. On the occasion, the aviator sunglasses. her ensemble with a pair of
catalogue based on the data obtained in these analyses. back underwater to explore an ancient into a high-stakes battle for survival. "Mission: Impossible - The Colombian dark shades.

Rajkummar Rao to co-host Charrul Malik: Missed 'Bigg Boss' as I was under contract with a news channel Spotify cleans up its playlists,
IIFA Rocks 2023 in Abu Dhabi Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Television
actress Charrul Malik, who used to be
there were a lot of struggles. Without
struggle no one reaches where they're
removes thousands of AI-made songs
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rajkummar San Francisco, May 9 (IANS) Music streaming
a journalist before she started acting, in their life. I missed a few platform Spotify has removed tens of thousands of songs
Rao will be seen co-hosting said that she missed the opportunity to opportunities. When I was in a news
the upcoming IIFA Rocks from artificial intelligence (AI) music startup Boomy amid
participate in 'Bigg Boss' as she was channel, I was under contract. I was complaints of fraud and clutter across streaming services.
2023 in Yas Island in Abu under contract with a news channel. offered Bigg Boss. I couldn't go
Dhabi. The two-day event According to the Financial Times, citing sources, the
"I'm very happy with my career because of that contract and was company recently took down about 7 per cent of the
will begin on May 26 and on right now because I have come a long bound." "I missed that opportunity. I
May 27 will have the main tracks, equivalent to "tens of thousands" of songs uploaded
way, from different backgrounds and still regret the same." by Boomy.
IIFA Award event. IIFA after doing different things. I should "We all have to handle the situation
Rocks highlights the music In addition, recording giant Universal Music had
say I have experimented a lot. From a well because we have no other option. flagged to all the main streaming platforms that it saw
and fashion of Indian cinema. law graduate to a mainstream news I was a little sad for a day. But later I
The event will have some suspicious streaming activity on Boomy tracks.
anchor to an entertainment producer thought that maybe this opportunity The report said that the music industry has been
of the best actors coming and anchor and now an actor." was not meant for me and after that
together and performing on grappling with the emergence of AI-generated songs and
"I'm very happy with my career during my tenure with the news the deluge of new tracks flooding streaming platforms in
top Bollywood numbers for a fun-filled event. graph and I think it has shaped up very be working hard tomorrow as well. channel, I was called to the Bigg Boss
On the work front, Rao will be next seen in 'Stree 2'. He recent months.
well and I have really worked hard on Each day is a learning day," she says. house with Farah Khan and was there Spotify also confirmed it had removed some Boomy
will also be seen with Jahnvi Kapoor in 'Mr & Mrs Mahi' it and I'm still working hard and will She added: "When I look back, for a good four to five episodes."
which is directed by Sharan Sharma. content, saying, "Artificial streaming is a longstanding,
industry-wide issue that Spotify is working to stamp out

Saffron flags, 'Jai Shri Ram' After India, WhatsApp launches feature to across our service."
"We are always encouraged when we see our partners
pay businesses within chat in Singapore exercise vigilance around the monitoring or activity on
chants in movie hall prior San Francisco, May 9 (IANS) After offline. Customers can pay businesses with
their platforms," Michael Nash, Universal's chief digital
officer, was quoted as saying.

to 'Adipurush' trailer launch launching the ability to pay businesses credit cards, debit cards, or the PayNow Further, the report stated that the Boomy songs were
within a chat in India and Brazil, Meta- fund transfer system in Singapore, the removed due to suspected "artificial streaming" -- online
owned WhatsApp is now launching the report said. "Most people I know in bots impersonating human listeners in order to inflate
chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'. service to users in Singapore. Stephane Singapore use WhatsApp to chat with each audience numbers for specific songs.
As the media waited Kasriel, head of Commerce and Financial other. Now, they can pay local businesses Launched two years ago, Boomy lets users select from a
with bated breath for the Technologies at Meta, on Tuesday, using the app as well. The speed and variety of styles or descriptors, such as "rap beats" or
trailer release, fans, announced this on Twitter. "@WhatsApp convenience of payments through "rainy nights," to generate a machine-generated track.
dressed in ethnic wear, Singapore users can now pay local WhatsApp will help businesses expand Users can then distribute the music to streaming
walked in holding businesses for goods and services their revenue streams with new channels services, where they will earn royalties.
saffron flags and chanted seamlessly and securely right within a and access a wider customer base," Sarita Boomy, based in the US, claims that its users have
the name of Lord Ram, WhatsApp chat". According to Singh, regional head and managing director created over 14 million songs, the report mentioned.
who is essayed by TechCrunch, Meta has partnered with Irish- for Southeast Asia at Stripe, was quoted as Meanwhile, Spotify has said that it has crossed 515
Prabhas in the film. American financial services and SaaS saying. According to Meta, the feature to million monthly active users (MAUs) in Q1 2023, a 22 per
They also chanted company Stripe to roll out the feature in the accept payments through WhatsApp is cent (year-on-year) increase from 489 MAUs in the last
"Shri Ram Lakshman region. WhatsApp created this payment available only to a few businesses at the quarter -- its strongest first quarter since going public in
Janki, Jai Hanuman ki" feature with Stripe Connect and Stripe moment, but the company plans to expand 2018. Premium subscribers grew 15 per cent (year-on-
(Lord Ram, Lakshman Checkout solutions, allowing in-app the availability to more merchants over the year) to 210 million with better performance across all
and Sita, all hail Lord payments to be made both online and coming months, as per the report. regions, led by Europe and Latin America.
Hanuman).
The religious emotion
was also drummed up by
the emcee who chanted
in unison with the crowd.
'Kantara 2' script finalised, fans await announcement
The coordinated Bengaluru, May 9 The team had given final
activity also saw (IANS) The script of touches to the script for the
different placards on the 'Kantara 2' has been 'Kantara' sequel and
same lines. The chants finalised and an official producer Vijay Kiragandur
grew stronger as the announcement will be and actor-director Rishab
trailer release drew made shortly, confirmed Shetty are happy about the
closer. sources close to Rishab same, sources said.
Earlier, the film's Shetty, the director and The news has spread in
dialogue writer Manoj lead actor of the the industry and the fans of
Muntashir countered pan-India superhit movie the movie are eagerly
Congress's claim for 'Kantara'. awaiting the release of the
putting a ban on religious Hombale Films which film.
outfit Bajrang Dal as a produced 'Kantara' had Sources close to Rishab
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Sunny Singh as Lakshman part of their manifesto announced the production Shetty said that the film's
Ahead of the trailer launch and Saif Ali Khan as during the high-voltage of the sequel during the team is hunting locations
of the widely anticipated Raavan, flags walked in the Karnataka elections. celebration of 100 days of despite the rains.
film 'Adipurush', starring venue -- a multiplex in the 'Adipurush', is set to be the film. The script work If everything goes well,
Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti heart of Mumbai's Juhu released theatrically on was taken up in the month the film will go to the floors
Sanon as goddess Sita, area with saffron flags June 16. of March. in June, sources stated.
 THE AVENUE MAIL, Jamshedpur BUSINESS Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11

LinkedIn lays off 716 Chip-maker Intel confirms to cut

Hiring in startups up in April, despite 6%
annual drop in e-recruitment: Report further workforce to reduce costs
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Despite economic
uncertainties, the hiring activity among startups has San Francisco, May 9 (IANS) Chip manufacturer Intel

employees, shuts China app

significantly increased in April this year, while there has has confirmed that it
been a 6 per cent decline in e-recruitment for white-collar plans to further cut its
compared to the same period in 2022, a new report said on workforce to reduce
Tuesday.According to the report by foundit (previously costs while navigating a
Monster India & APAC), there has been a 4 per cent challenging macro-
monthly dip, indicating cautious hiring sentiments among economic environment,
Indian recruiters.Although some sectors like BFSI (+3 per New Delhi, May 9 get hired. as tech layoffs continue
cent), Travel & Tourism (+2 per cent), and Import/Export (IANS) Microsoft-owned The LinkedIn revenue unabated.
(+13 per cent) experienced a boost on a month-on-month LinkedIn has laid off 716 increased 8 per cent in the The company,
(MOM) basis, other sectors, such as Logistics, Home employees, as the company March quarter for the tech however, did not reveal
appliances, and Oil and gas, saw a significant decline. makes changes to its Global giant. In 2016, Microsoft how many employees will be impacted in the upcoming
"Although hiring has declined, there are still a plethora Business Organisation acquired LinkedIn for more layoffs.
of job opportunities in emerging industries for job seekers. (GBO), along with shutting than $26 billion. In a statement to USA Today, Intel said that it is working
Remarkably, the Indian startup ecosystem has taken a turn, down its InCareer app in The company was also in to accelerate its strategy while navigating a challenging
exhibiting resilience in hiring intent despite the prevailing China. the process of macro-economic environment.
job market challenges," said Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit. The company's CEO discontinuing product and "We are focused on identifying cost reductions and
Moreover, the report showed that the Retail (22 per Ryan Roslansky said in an engineering teams in China efficiency gains through multiple initiatives, including
cent), Travel & Tourism (19 per cent) are among the top email to employees that the and the downsizing of some business and function-specific workforce reductions
industries exhibiting positive growth year-on-year basis, move was aimed at corporate, sales, and in areas across the company," an Intel spokesperson was
while BFSI (-4 per cent) and BPO (-13 per cent) sectors streamlining the company's marketing functions. quoted as saying.
continue to be apprehensive.The overall hiring demand operations."As we guide Roslansky said that they According to reports, the semiconductor major may lay
among startups has noted a strong 19 per cent (year-on- LinkedIn through this will focus China strategy off up to 20 per cent of the employees at its client
year) growth this April 2023 compared to the previous rapidly changing on assisting companies computing and data centre divisions.
year. landscape, we are making team and a representative revenue growth"."In an operating in China to hire, "Very unfortunate news, but massive layoffs at Intel
changes to our Global market and train abroad. coming! Intel's Data Centre and Client computing groups
Overall connected vehicle tech grows 60% Business Organization
from our GTO," he evolving market, we must
"As we plan for FY24, are receiving 10 per cent budget cuts, It's up to divisions to
added.He admitted that continuously have the
in India in Q1 (GBO) and our China while the platform is conviction to adapt our we're expecting the macro figure out how to cut, given fixed costs, means as much as
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India's overall connected strategy that will result in a environment to remain 20 per cent layoffs in groups," tweeted Dylan Patel, chief
making meaningful strategy in order to make analyst at market research firm SemiAnalysis.
vehicle (CV) technology grew more than 60 per cent (on- reduction of roles for 716 progress creating economic our vision a reality," said challenging. We're adapting
year) in the first quarter of this year, with the electric employees," he wrote late as we have done this year Last October, Intel announced plans to cut its expenses
opportunities for its the CEO.LinkedIn saw by $3 billion this year.
vehicle (EV) market showing stupendous growth by 48 on Monday."If your role is members and customers record engagement in the and will continue to operate
per cent YoY, a report showed on Tuesday. directly impacted by this with the ambition we need Intel laid off more than 500 employees in California in
and experiencing record March quarter as more than job cuts announced last fall, according to filings with state
The connected 2-wheeler (C2W) vehicles grew around decision, you will receive a engagement on the 930 million members to deliver on our vision and
92 per cent YoY, with its market share increasing to nearly calendar invitation within the pragmatism required to workforce agencies.
platform, "we're also seeing globally now turn to the "These are difficult decisions, and we are committed to
60 per cent, according to data from market research firm the next hour for a meeting shifts in customer professional social network run the business well," said
with a leader from your the CEO. treating impacted employees with dignity and respect," the
CMR.The electric 2-wheeler (E2W) market grew by 44 behaviour and slower to connect, learn, sell and company had said in a statement.
per cent YoY. The electric 3-wheeler (E3W) market grew
steadily covering around 50 per cent share within the
segment."There is growing consumer awareness around
connected vehicle technologies. For instance, connected
vehicle tech has consistently increased its footprint in the
industry," said John Martin, senior analyst, smart mobility
practice, CMR.The advanced driver-assistance system
MoS IT to empower semiconductor startups, next-gen chip designers
New Delhi, May 9 at IISc in Bengaluru, saying scheme.The scheme aims makes up to 20 per cent of
(ADAS) adoption grew around 50 per cent YoY in Q1 (IANS) India's that the country is growing to offer financial incentives semiconductor design
2023."With safety becoming a top consumer priority, semiconductor market is rapidly in global electronics as well as design engineers".
ADAS feature tech has witnessed gradual adoption, with projected to reach $64 value chains and rapid infrastructure support The IIT Delhi event will
70 per cent YoY 2023 growth market share of vehicles billion by 2026 and growth of digitalisation, across various stages of focus on innovative
featuring Level 2 autonomy," Martin added. Minister of State for along with the country's development and semiconductor designs for
The electric passenger vehicle (EPV) segment grew Electronics & IT Rajeev high-growth digital and deployment of automobility, mobility and
over 114 per cent YoY in Q1 in India.Connected features Chandrasekhar will meet innovation economy, has semiconductor design(s) compute, stimulate the next
in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment have been grabbing and encourage startups, created opportunities in the for Integrated Circuits generation semiconductor
the market fast with 56 per cent growth, of which, around next-generation innovators, 'New World Order of (ICs), Chipsets, System on design start-ups, catalyse
58 per cent of the connected passenger vehicle (CPV) chip designers and business Semiconductor and Chips (SoCs), Systems & development of Indian IP
market share is driven by conventional powertrains. leaders to invest in the Electronics'. IP Cores and cores in Semiconductors,
US-based Invesco further slashes Swiggy's semiconductor sector at an The first event of this semiconductor linked catalyse co-development
event as part of a series at series was held at Karnavati design(s) over a period of and joint ownership of IPs
valuation to $5.5 bn IIT Delhi on May 12. University, Gujarat last five years.According to with active Industry
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) US-based investment The minister in February year. Prime Minister Narendra participation and
company Invesco has further slashed online food delivery inaugurated the 2nd At the Bengaluru event, Modi, "we have an availability of Incentives
platform Swiggy's valuation in its holding to about $5.5 'Semicon India Chandrasekhar announced exceptional semiconductor for the next wave of design
billion.According to regulatory filings with the US FutureDESIGN Roadshow' the first set of startups selected under the 'Semicon India Future Design DLI' design talent pool which startups.
Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Invesco
valued Swiggy's shares at $3,305 (as of January 31, 2023)
-- down from $4,759 in October 2022.In October last year,
Invesco had already reduced the valuation of its holding in Vedanta appoints veteran Terry Daly as 77% of the people surveyed in India have purchased a product or
a service after watching Reels: Meta study by Factworks
Swiggy to about $8 billion.Swiggy had reached a $10.7
billion valuation in a round led by Invesco in January last
year.The revised valuation represents a massive 49 per
advisor for semiconductor biz New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Meta on
Tuesday announced the launch of
brands across verticals to be a part of this
programme.
cent decrease from the $10.7 billion valuation. The New Delhi, May 9 critical for establishing a chain and provide #MadeonReels, a programme designed to Selected brands will receive creative
valuation cut in Swiggy was first reported by TechCrunch. (IANS) Global world-class semiconductor geographic diversification take the power of Reels Ads to brands support, programme support, and the
Swiggy has been preparing to launch its initial public conglomerate Vedanta on fab," said David Reed, to its customers, supply across verticals in the country. opportunity to work with three creators
offering (IPO). Tuesday said it has CEO, Vedanta-Foxconn chain resiliency to its The programme is aimed at enabling each on Reels campaigns around their
appointed industry veteran Semiconductors Limited partners, and job creation brands to supercharge business results specific marketing objectives.
Sri Lanka to seek $200mn from World Bank Terry Daly as advisor for its (VFSL). opportunities to its through entertaining storytelling on Reels, Leading creators such as Niharika N.M.,
for social security programs semiconductor business. Daly joins Vedanta from extremely talented and by leveraging the power of the thriving Barkha Singh, RJ Karishma, Ayush Mehra,
Colombo, May 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka's cabinet of He will be responsible his post as an independent population," said Daly. creator ecosystem in India. Viraj Ghelani, Ruhee Dosani, and Masoom
ministers approved a proposal to start discussions with the for providing strategic consultant in the "I am very impressed by At the start of the year, Meta in India Minawala are going to be a part of the
World Bank to obtain $200 million for social security counsel and inputs as the microelectronics the unique, complementary decided to work with leading brands across #MadeOnReels programme.
programs, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.Cabinet conglomerate looks at industry.He was partnership that Vedanta categories to determine the impact Reels Arun Srinivas, Director and Head of Ads
spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena told journalists that setting up a state-of-the-art instrumental in and Foxconn bring to the Ads could have on their marketing Business for Meta in India, said: "The
President Ranil Wickremesinghe made the proposal in his semiconductor fab unit and establishing a strategic opportunity to establish objectives.Campaign results from brands results from the brand campaigns done so
capacity as the Finance Minister, reports Xinhua news semiconductor assembling alliance on advanced India's first commercial such as Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk, Meesho, far demonstrate that the powerful
agency.Gunawardena said that Sri Lanka has agreed to and testing unit in India. technology with Samsung semiconductor fab," he Navi, Maruti Nexa, Snitch, Amazon Prime combination of Reels Ads and creators can
implement a robust social security network to protect the "We are pleased to and in the acquisition of added. Video and Tanishq showed that Reels Ads supercharge growth for brands and address
most vulnerable groups in the country as a part of the welcome Daly to our team. IBM's microelectronics Daly spent 26 years at drove strong business outcomes across their key marketing objectives. Our goal at
International Monetary Fund-supported 48-month As an industry veteran, he business. IBM, the majority in its parameters such as ad-recall, message Meta is to help businesses build for the
Extended Fund Facility.He said the World Bank has brings a vast wealth of "India has a generational semiconductor division. association, and conversions. evolving consumer behaviour and create a
already agreed to provide a loan of $200 million to support knowledge and experience opportunity to become part Before joining IBM, he Based on the encouraging results, Meta strong ecosystem for the future of digital
social security programs, and the discussions with the in managing several of the global spent five years as an is now launching #MadeOnReels for the advertising in the country. #MadeOnReels
World Bank will be to finalise the funding. workstreams that are semiconductor supply officer in the US Army. wider ecosystem, inviting briefs from does precisely that."
Pakistan govt desperate to break IMF
deadlock before fiscal budget
Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) As Pakistan's financial year
comes to a close, the cash-strapped country's ruling
Possibility of rival bids for Go Airlines? It is a hypothetical question: Kaushik Khona
coalition government seems to have come to a point of Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Officer told IANS in an Interim Resolution Guarantee Scheme
desperation as it looks towards the International Monetary Even though the Wadia interview: "The process of Professional (IRP) will be (ELCGS).
Fund (IMF) for leniency and revival of the $6.5 billion group has approached the NCLT and the IBC (The automatic. According to Khona, the
loan programme.The Shehbaz Sharif-led government has National Company Law Insolvency and Bankruptcy In its petition, Go airlines need about Rs 17-
been struggling to convince the IMF board on its Tribunal (NCLT) Code) will be followed Airlines has suggested the 18 crore per day for its
compliance of all the pre-conditions for the revival of the voluntarily to protect their once the application is name of a person to be operations as the trade
Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which has led to a delay in leased planes from being admitted. The question appointed as the IRP and partners may provide the
the signing of the staff level agreement, causing serious repossessed, there exists the (takeover bids) is Khona said it is for the needed items -- fuel and
damage to the country's economic condition. risk of other interested hypothetical to be NCLT to decide on that. others -- on cash and carry
Experts say that in view of the current situation and with groups bidding for Go addressed." Khona also said the basis.
no sign of IMF staff level agreement in the coming days, Airlines (India) Ltd, said Khona said the airline airline had got enquiries for On the availability of
formulating and presenting the financial budget for the Supreme Court advocate. promoters -- the Wadia leasing for more aircrafts. pilots to fly the aircraft as
next year in June would be an uphill task for the "The risk of some other group -- are interested to be He said the aircrafts will many have started
government as it would have to reflect imposition of all interested group making a in the business and the be up in the air in 7/8 days attending interviews held
pre-conditions of the IMF board in the budget including bid for Go Airlines that purpose of approaching the once the petition is by rivals Khona said: "I
increase in taxes, fuel prices and interest rates, which may be attractive for the NCLT is to retain the admitted. have the pilots to fly all the
would have direct and massive impact on inflation index. creditors is always there. aircraft as the lessors are exposure to Go Airlines as of the IBC. Citing FY23 revenue of 54 aircrafts. We have a
Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has started a fresh Go Airlines might have taking action to repossess on March 31, 2023 is Rs The airline said it has about Rs 7,100 crore huge fleet of pilots."
round of consultations with the IMF Executive Director gone to NCLT voluntarily them. 1,305 crore and an approached the NCLT, Khona said even with a Khona said the majority
Bahador Bilani.As per details of the first virtual meeting, with an intention to retain He also said the idea of additional amount of Rs "...due to the ever- reduced fleet size the of the pilots have not left
Dar has sought support and lenience in demands from the its assets, but the risk of promoters rebidding for the 682 crore sanctioned under increasing number of airline was able log such a the company even during
IMF management to sign the staff-level agreement with facing rival bids does hang airlines was not thought of the Emergency line of failing engines supplied by revenue. the Covid-19 period and
Pakistan. over the promoters heads while approaching the credit guaranteed by the Pratt & Whitney's "We want more aircrafts added that it takes about six
Accel unveils Atoms 3.0 with sector-focused like the Damocles sword," NCLT. The insolvency Government of India. International Aero Engines, on wet lease or dry lease," months for a pilot to fly an
D. Varadarajan, Supreme petition is not a ruse to get The airlines have LLC, which has resulted in he said. aircraft after joining a rival.
thematic cohorts for early stage firms Court advocate specialising loan write offs. defaulted on its payment GO FIRST (airline brand) In its petition, Go He did agree that the
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Global VC firm Accel on in corporate laws, told "We have not asked the dues to aircraft lessors and having to ground 25 aircraft Airlines has suggested the salaries for the ground staff
Tuesday unveiled the new avatar of its Atoms programme IANS. banks to take a haircut others but not to the banks (equivalent to name of a person to be have been paid while the
called 'Atoms 3.0' which will have two theme/sector-based The purpose of NCLT is (write off a portion of their and the account has not approximately 50 per cent appointed as the IRP and April salary for the
cohorts -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industry 5.0. to resolve the issues fast, he loan," Khona said. been classified as a non- of its Airbus A320neo Khona said it is for the professional and others is
The programme was launched 21 months ago, and since added. According to reports, the performing asset (NPA) by aircraft fleet) as of May 1, NCLT to decide on that. pending.Khona does not
then, Atoms has invested in 24 companies across two Queried about the airline has a total liability -- the bankers. 2023."The petition is being As to the funds to restart want to think about the
cohorts. These companies have since raised a total of over firewall that the promoters dues to banks, other With nearly 50 per cent heard by NCLT for operations, Khona said the chance of NCLT not
$160 million in funding.Applications for Atoms 3.0 will have built around Rs 7,100 creditors, vendors etc. -- of of its A320neo fleet admission.According to airline is yet to draw the admitting the insolvency
open by the end of May.Atoms is constantly evolving and crore-turnover Go Airlines about Rs 11,463 crore. grounded, India's third Khona, if the petition is balance of Rs 208 crore of petition as IBC wants every
looking to improve the programme for founders. With this against rival bids before The Indian government largest airline Go Airline admitted by the NCLT then the Rs 1,500 crore business to be up and
new approach, the programme aims to foster a community landing in NCLT, Kaushik owned Central Bank of has approached NCLT for there will be a moratorium sanctioned under the running and in the case of
of like-minded founders in the same domain who can Khona, Chief Executive India said its outstanding resolution under Section 10 and the appointment of an Emergency Line Credit airlines up and flying.
collaborate and help each other succeed.
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DC urges citizens to report against violation of building norms

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Jamshedpur, May 9 :
or commercial building by
deviating from the
approved design. And if it
Identity of the informer to remain confidential building norms to the
concerned authorities, such
as the local civic body, DC
depending on the severity
and frequency of the
violation.
Deputy Commissioner is in your notice, then office or SDO . They can The administration has
Vijaya Jadhav has appealed immediately inform the do so by submitting a also urged the developers,
to citizens to report any Deputy Commissioner's written complaint, an builders, and property
violation of building norms office, Sub-Divisional email, or a phone call, owners to comply with the
in commercial and Officer Dhalbhum office providing as much detail as building norms and
residential constructions in and JNAC office. Keeping possible, such as the regulations, and to ensure
the area. The focus is on the identity of the informer location, the nature of that their constructions are
misuse of the basement confidential, legal action violation, the name of the safe, legal, and eco-
area. The move comes in will be ensured against the owner or the builder, and friendly. They should also
the wake of increasing culprits". any evidence or proof they cooperate with the
incidents of illegal and According to information may have. The Deputy authorities in verifying and
unsafe buildings that pose a the administration has been Commissioner assured the rectifying any deviations or
risk to public safety and receiving complaints and citizens that their violations, and in obtaining
parking. feedback from concerned complaints would be taken the necessary permits and
According to the citizens and stakeholders seriously and investigated clearances.
communique, the Deputy regarding the flouting of promptly, and appropriate The administration's
Commissioner has building norms by some action would be taken appeal has been welcomed
appealed to the general developers, builders, and against the violators, as per by many citizens and
public that "any type of property owners. the law. organizations, who see it as
construction like shop, These violations include "Such violations not only and the nearby residents. Therefore, it is violations," said an official. The action can range a positive step towards
school, small scale unauthorized constructions, violate the law and They can also lead to imperative that the The Deputy from a warning, a fine, a ensuring transparency,
industry, godown etc. has deviations from approved regulations but also ecological damage, traffic administration and the Commissioner urged stop-work notice, a accountability, and safety
been established in the plans, and misuse of endanger the lives and congestion, and social citizens work together to citizens to report any demolition order, or a in the construction sector.
basement of any residential basements. properties of the occupants unrest. identify and rectify such suspected violation of criminal prosecution, (w-pb)

JPSC exam in June, over 100

centres in district Heat wave conditions prevail, mercury crosses 41 degrees Celsius
Mail News Service Mail News Service cooling sea breezes. The take precautions to avoid have to wait for the rain,"
bureau also issued a heat heatstroke or other heat- noted an official at Sonari
Jamshedpur, May 9 : advisory, warning people to related illnesses. meteorological office. He
Jamshedpur, May 9: Jharkhand Public Service stay indoors during the Sources informed that added that the dry westerly
Commission (JPSC) examination is likely to be held in the The residents of the city
sweltered under an hottest hours, drink plenty there will be no respite and northwesterly winds
coming month of June. Keeping this in view, preparations of water, wear light-colored from the sizzling condition from Bay of Bengal are
have already started. According to the information unprecedented heatwave on
Tuesday, as the mercury and loose-fitting clothes, at least in the next 48 hours. making the temperature
received from the District Education Officer's office, this and avoid strenuous The meteorological rise. Meanwhile, a curfew-
time also more than 100 centers will be made for this soared to a scorching 41.4
degrees Celsius in the activities. department has also warned like situation prevails in the
examination, where about 55 thousand candidates will However, not everyone of a heat wave condition in city during the day as the
appear in the examination. morning at 10: 00 am. The
extreme heat, coupled with heeded the advice, as many various parts of the State as denizens stay indoors till
Incidentally, last year 101 examination centers were outdoor workers, and there is no possibility of the evening due to the
made in the city, where about 42,000 candidates appeared low humidity and light
winds, created a tough students were seen braving rainfall in the next three sweltering heat.
in the examination. This time, considering the increase in the heat in the morning to days. Heat waves and sultry
the number of examinees, there is a plan to increase the situation for people and
animals alike. carry out their daily awnings, or fountains. temperature. "The month of May is the weather scare vehicle riders
number of examination centers by 15 percent. District routines or enjoy the The heat also affected the The heatwave is expected hottest period so far in the and pedestrians, and it
Education Officer Nirmala Kumari Barelia told that at According to the local
weather bureau, the attractions of the city. Some infrastructure and services to continue for a few more city. The maximum resulted in roads wearing a
present the proposal of 101 centers has been sent. Along vendors sold cold drinks, of the city, as some power days, with the temperature temperature will continue deserted look during the
with this, work is also being done to increase the number heatwave was caused by a
high-pressure system that ice cream, and umbrellas to grids, air-conditioning forecasted to hover around to rise due to the westerly day. Cases of sun stroke are
of centers by 15 percent. As soon as possible, a proposal cater to the demand of the units, and transportation 40 degrees Celsius or winds dominating the State. on the rise in the last two
will be sent to increase the number of examination centers had stalled over the region
for several days, trapping customers, while others systems struggled to cope above. The residents are We find no signs of rain in weeks as the temperature
by 15 percent in the coming days.(w-rg) sought shade under trees, with the high demand and advised to stay vigilant and the chart analysis. People shoots up. (w-pb)
hot air and preventing

Eight arrested for mobile phone snatching Rs 4 Cr tender to clean

Domuhani dumpsite
13 mobile phones and two motorcycles recovered
Mail News Service the accused used to target the Indian Penal Code
pedestrians, bikers, and (IPC) and the Information
Jamshedpur, May 9 : commuters who were using Technology (IT) Act.
The police have arrested or carrying mobile phones The police have also
eight persons for their in public places, such as appealed to the public to be
alleged involvement in a parks, markets, and bus cautious and alert while
series of mobile phone stops. using mobile phones in
snatching incidents in the They would come on public places and to avoid
city. The arrests were made two-wheelers, surround the showing off their expensive
after a joint operation by victim, snatch the phone, gadgets or valuables. They
the local police stations and and flee from the scene. have advised the citizens to
the special task force, They used to sell the stolen report any suspicious
following a spate of phones in the grey market activities or persons to the
complaints from the public or use them for personal nearest police station or the Mail News Service
about such crimes. purposes. emergency helpline.
Those arrested include The police said that they The arrests have been
had received several CCTV welcomed by the public Jamshedpur, May 9: Jamshedpur Notified Area
the owner of a mobile Prabhat Kumar said that Vijay Shankar. leading the team to arrest Committee (JNAC) will spend Rs 4 crore 10 lakh to clear
phone repair shop for seven of the arrested The special team had one after another by footage and eyewitness and the authorities as a
accounts that helped them timely and effective action the garbage from the temporary garbage dump site located
allegedly tampering with persons would commit the carried out an anti-crime Tuesday morning. at Sonari's Domuhani on the orders of NGT.
the IMEI number of the act of mobile phone checking drive across the Those arrested were of identify and track down the against the rising menace of
suspects. They also found mobile phone snatching In this regard, tender has been floated by JNAC on 28th
stolen handsets. While snatching in two gangs. He steel city on Monday night 19 to 30 years of age April. The last date for submission of online tender is May
making the arrests the said as the number of during which two youths groups and identified as that the accused had a and thefts in the city.
history of similar offenses They have also urged the 9. And on May 10, the hard copy of the tender has to be
police recovered 13 mobile mobile phone snatching were nabbed along with a Pratham Mukhi, Lakhan submitted. Tender will be open on 11th May.
phones and two incidents had suddenly motorcycle at Ulyan in Singh, Saurabh Bagh, and were involved in a police to continue their
larger gang of criminals efforts to maintain law and In this regard, JNAC's special officer Sanjay Kumar told
motorcycles from the gone up since a fortnight Kadma. Later during Manish Kumar, Nelson that as per the order of the court, the garbage of the two-
accused persons. back, a special team had interrogation, the duo had David, Akbar Ansari, Babul who operate in the region. order and ensure the safety
They have booked them and security of the citizens. faced garbage dump site has to be cleaned as soon as
Revealing about the been set up under the spilled the beans about the Kumar and Jaipreet Singh. possible. A tender has been floated for this. The waste of
breakthrough, senior SP, leadership of City SP, K rest of the gang members, According to the police, under relevant sections of (w-pb)
the dump site will be segregated and disposed off.
He told that the waste will be sent to Odisha, while the
Laptops, cash stolen during Polytechnic student commits suicide compost waste will be sold. The Special Officer told that
illegal dumping has been banned in Domuhani. Teams of
short stay at friend's house Jamshedpur, May 9: Anurag college. After getting the information, class was over, they found the door sanitation supervisors and security personnel have been
Jamshedpur, May 9: Anupam Pandey had come to the Kumar, 17, a civil first year student, the police reached and did panchnama locked from inside. Peeping through deployed day and night to monitor the temporary
residence of his friend Anurag Pandey, a resident of committed suicide by hanging himself of the dead body. The reasons for the the window, they found him hanging dumpsite. At the same time, it has been asked to take legal
Chhota Govindpur Subhash Nagar under Parsudih police with the help of a towel in the boy's suicide are not known. on the noose and informed police. action against those who dump garbage illegally.
station area, at 9 am on May 4. In the meantime, the hostel room fan at Bahragora's According to the information, According to hostel superintendent It is worth mentioning that JNAC had started dumping
thieves escaped with two laptops and cash from the room. Polytechnic College on Tuesday Anurag Kumar had taken leave today Jagdish Kumar, Anurag Kumar had garbage in Domuhani a few days back, but here some
Anupam got worried as soon as he came to know about the afternoon. The deceased Anurag saying that he had a headache and was back semester. He came on May 5 and people used to set fire to the garbage. Due to the smoke
incident and informed his partner Anurag about it. After Kumar is a resident of Ranchi Ratu in the hostel room while other students used to study while staying in the coming out of this, the people living in the surrounding
this the matter reached Parsudih police station. The case Road. had gone to class. hostel. Principal Sanjat Kumar Mishra residential areas had to face a lot of problems.
reached the police station after five days. The incident He came here on May 5 last and Meanwhile, he committed suicide told that the reasons why the student In this regard, a complaint was made by the people of
happened on 4th May, but the matter reached the police lived in room number five of the boys' by hanging himself from the fan with committed suicide have not been Sonari to the Deputy Commissioner. Thus the matter
station on 8th May. After this, the police have registered a hostel located on the college campus. the help of a towel. known. The family of the deceased reached NGT. NGT directed JNAC to clear the garbage at
case against unknown thieves after investigation. This incident created chaos in the When the students came after the has been informed about this. (w-rg) the earliest. (w-rg)

Meeting on resolving drinking water problems during summer season

Mail News Service
Control room number to be functional, address water issues within 72 hours summer season. While
reviewing the various
Along with directing all
the concerned officers to
Jamshedpur, May 9 : A works being done in get all the schemes done in
high level meeting on different districts point by a timely manner as well as
resolving drinking water point, he gave necessary in a quality manner, so that
related problems for and appropriate directions people can be benefited
Kolhan region was held on to the Executive Engineer from the various public
Tuesday. of the Drinking Water and welfare schemes run by the
The meeting chaired by Sanitation Department in state government.
secretary department of the districts and directed to Present in the meeting,
drinking water and complete all the ongoing Director Swachh Bharat
sanitation, Manish Ranjan Singhbhum) in summer at the village level were works in a quality manner Mission (Rural) Mrs. Neha
held at Auto Cluster season. So that in view of also discussed. in time. Drinking Water and Arora talked about
Auditorium in Gamharia the increasing heat, there is Manish Ranjan said that Sanitation Secretary motivating the ODF Plus
and attended by director no problem of drinking the crisis of drinking water Manish Ranjan informed beneficiaries to repair
Swachh Bharat Mission water in any district of becomes very deep in the about the updated status of toilets themselves.
(rural) Neha Arora on Kolhan region. summer season. In such a various schemes running in Along with this,
getting rid of the water At the meeting various way, instructions were that people can get enough people can contact and water supply arises, it all the six districts under Jal instructions were given to
problem in all the districts points regarding water given to all the PHED water to overcome the inform about their should be resolved within Jeevan Mission, Swachh the district level, block
of Kolhan division conservation and officers of all divisions to crisis of drinking water. problems. Along with this, 72 hours so that people can Bharat Mission (Gramin) in level and panchayat level
(Seraikela Kharsawan, East construction of plastic-free set up a control room and There should be a control he said that as soon as any be relieved from drinking the divisional level officials to ensure training
Singhbhum and West village by collecting plastic prepare a dedicated team so room number on which problem related to drinking water crisis during the meeting. for ODF Plus. (w-rg)