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PUBLISHED FROM DELHI | KOLKATA VOL.17, ISSUE 64 | Saturday, 5 March, 2022 | New Delhi | Pages 14 | Rs 3.00
No Half Truths
RUSSIANS TAKE UKRAINE NUCLEAR PLANT; NO RADIATION AFTER FIRE India seeks localised
Putin urges not to escalate tension ceasefire to evacuate
its nationals
as forces ramp up use of air power
India abstains Students stranded in
from UNHRC vote
GENEVA/ UNITED
shelling-battered Sumy call
NATIONS: India on Fri-
day abstained in the UN for immediate evacuation
Human Rights Coun-
cil on a vote to urgently NEW DELHI: As shells was no confirmed news on
establish an independent rain down from above and their evacuation. Student takes four bullets but survives
international commission armed men roam the streets “I am a student in Sumy,
of inquiry to investigate in Sumy, the northeastern Ukraine. YES WE EXIST!!!
alleged human rights vio-
lations and related crimes
Ukrainian border town,
amid the ongoing Russian
There are 700-800 students
in Sumy. It’s the 7th day of
MPOST BUREAU Takeaways
following Russia’s military invasion, a bunch of Indian attack and there is no con- NEW DELHI: India on Fri- »»Around 20,000 Indians
operation in Ukraine. students stranded there took firmed news on our evacua- day sought a localised cease- have so far crossed the
The 47-member to social media to plead for tion. Stress, fear and anxiety fire between Russian and borders to safety
Council voted on a draft evacuation. are getting to us. Hope is Ukrainian troops in eastern »»PM Narendra Modi chaired
resolution on the ‘Situa- Staring at fast-deplet- lost. Please help,” Sangwan Ukraine to facilitate evacua- yet another meeting
tion of human rights in ing food and water supplies, tweeted on Thursday. tion of Indian citizens trapped
Ukraine stemming from they are posting updates According to sev- in conflict zones, and insisted »»Around 300 Indians are
the Russian aggression.’ every few hours and eral reports, trains and it is yet to see the decision by stranded in Kharkiv and
The remains of the local house of culture following a night air raid in the village of Bushiv, 40 kilometres urging the govern- buses have stopped the warring sides to create safe
west of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday AP/PTI
Continued on P4 700 in Sumy
ment to rescue them plying in Sumy, roads, corridors for the exit of civil-
immediately before and bridges out of the ians materialise. »»Over 10,300 Indians brought
KYIV/MOSCOW: President
Vladimir Putin urged Russia’s
Highlights officials said, as Russian forces
pressed on with their week-old
the situation worsens and
they are “reduced to bodies”.
city were destroyed and
fighting was underway on
Around 20,000 Indian
nationals have so far crossed
back in 48 flights so far
»»15 flights landed in India
neighbours on Friday not to »»UN says 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine offensive on multiple fronts and One of them, Mahek the streets. the borders of war-torn during the last 24 hours,
escalate tensions. the number of refugees fleeing Shaikh, shared an eight-sec- All routes blocked and Ukraine to safety, the Minis-
“There are no bad intentions
»»NATO rejects no-fly zone over Ukraine the country topped 1.2 million. ond video clip on Thursday no help from the embassy in try of External Affairs (MEA) bringing back more than
towards our neighbours. And »»US establishes direct line with Russia While the vast Russian of what appeared to be a blast sight, the students are wor- said, as reports emerged about 3,000 people
I would also advise them not »»Putin’s forces have ramped up their use of air power, and armored column threaten- in the town. ried about their well-being. a Delhi student getting shot »»16 more are scheduled
to escalate the situation, not to ing Kyiv appeared stalled out- “Complete city blackout, Holed up in a bunker, multiple times but miracu- over the next 24 hours
introduce any restrictions. We made significant gains on the ground in the south side the capital, Putin’s forces no electricity and water sup- three visibly-distressed med- lously surviving the assault.
fulfil all our obligations and will have ramped up their use of air ply and multiple bomb blasts ical students shared a video Prime Minister Narendra
continue to fulfil them,” Putin unfriendly actions, actions set it on fire and briefly raised power, launching hundreds of nearby. Slow network,” she on social media in which Modi, meanwhile, chaired yet being taken out from there in
said in televised remarks. against the Russian Federation,” worldwide fears of a catastro- missiles and artillery attacks on wrote in the post. they pleaded for evacuation, another meeting to review the five buses.
“We do not see any need he added. phe in the most chilling turn in cities and other sites, and made Another medical stu- saying they are running out unfolding situation in Ukraine He told a media briefing
here to aggravate or worsen our Meanwhile, Russian troops Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine significant gains on the ground dent, Radhika Sangwan, of food and the security situ- amid the ongoing exercise that India is primarily focus-
relations. And all our actions, Friday seized the biggest nuclear yet. Firefighters put out the in the south in an apparent bid said 700-800 students are ation is worsening. to evacuate Indian nationals, ing on evacuating its nationals
if they arise, they always arise power plant in Europe after a blaze, and no radiation was to cut off Ukraine’s access to the stranded in Sumy, and there Continued on P4 mostly students, from the coun- from conflict zones in eastern
exclusively in response to some middle-of-the-night attack that released, UN and Ukrainian sea. Continued on P4 try battling a Russian invasion. Ukraine including Kharkiv and
External Affairs Minister S Sumy, and that the total num-
Two arrested for stealing money by hacking into Gmail accounts Rajat Nair told Justice Manoj
Kumar Ohri, who was hear-
ing a plea by the Delhi Waqf
din Markaz and the subse-
quent stay of foreigners there
during the COVID-19 lock-
Board to open the mosque down last year.
NARESH BISWANI and Vikas Kumar Maddheshiya, received an OTP from his SBI officials provided data of the in view of Shab-e-Barat and In its application filed
both pursuing their M.Com in card on his registered mobile transactions carried out by the Ramzan in March and April, through advocate Waqeeh
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police Prayagraj. number and the transaction fraudsters. that the mosque is a case Shafiq, the petitioner has
busted a module of cybercrimi- Police said that the accused took place without even sharing From both the links, a com- property and the petitioner said that last year dur-
nals, who defrauded through used to make transactions dur- the OTP. Following his com- mon IP address was identified. board has no locus to seek ing these two occasions —
compromising Gmail accounts ing the night as most of the peo- plaint, an FIR was registered Cyber-tracking conducted after its re-opening. Shab-e-Barat and Ramzan,
through session hijacking by ple generally keep their mobile and investigation was taken up.” information was received from Nair said that on earlier the high court had permit-
arresting two M.Com students. phones on silent mode during REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO The investigating team Flipkart helped the police trace occasions, a concession was ted prayers in the mosque.
The accused were trained online that time. Hence, OTP mes- sought information from Flip- the accused persons to the ADA given to allow a few peo- It has said the current
by a pan India gang on how to sages would go unnoticed and Friday a case was registered Rs 89,100. kart which provided two email Colony in Prayagraj. A raid ple to offer prayers subject strain of COVID-19, Omi-
compromise Gmail accounts. fraudsters would make multiple based on a complaint received Deepak Sehrawat, a resident accounts that were used by the was conducted at the specified to conditions and there was cron, was not as severe and
The accused have been iden- transactions. on the NCRP portal, which said of Singhu, in his complaint, said fraudsters to purchase Google location from where both the no objection with respect to fatal as the Delta variant
tified as Anurag Kumar Singh Police informed that on that a man was defrauded of while he was sleeping when he gift cards. SBI Credit Card accused were arrested. such arrangement this time and as the conditions have
as well. improved, physical hearings
City Briefs Ankit Gujjar death: CBI gets more time to file report The counsel appear- of all courts have resumed,
ing for the petitioner said schools, clubs, bars and mar-
that the mosque, which kets have also reopened,
is under the lock of Delhi therefore, there is no impedi-
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High will probably arrest the accused blunt force injuries caused by tection to the wife of Gujjar’s Police, should be opened ment to direct reopening of
Court on Friday granted time also. And then file a status report, sticks/lathi/baton/rods and state- co-accused who had moved the as the Delhi Disaster Man- this waqf property.
GIRL ASSAULTED OUTSIDE SCHOOL to file a further status report to CBI counsel said. ments of four eyewitnesses have court earlier alleging harassment agement Authority has now The application was filed
the CBI in the case concern- In its status report filed in been recorded. It stated that in at the hands of jail officials. lifted all restrictions that in the Board’s petition which
AFTER ARGUMENT WITH FRIEND ing the death of inmate Ankit the case, the CBI informed that the ongoing investigation, no In its earlier status report, the were imposed on account of has sought the reopening of
NEW DELHI: A 16-year-old girl was assaulted by her Gujjar in Tihar jail last year fol- its investigation focused on the CCTV footage related to the investigating agency had stated the pandemic. the premises and contended
female friend outside Gitanjali School in Sant Nagar lowing the agency’s submission alleged murder of Gujjar, negli- places of occurrence could be that it had been established that The judge listed the case that even after unlock-1
area of New Delhi, whose video went viral. Later, the that the investigation in the case gence in providing him medical recovered. Investigation of the several UPI payments were made for hearing next week and guidelines permitted reli-
police filed a complaint. Police received a complaint was ongoing. CBI counsel told attention, the non-entry of PCR case is being carried out most from the account of the brother asked the petitioner to bring gious places outside contain-
on March 2 from the family members of the girl where Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri that personnel inside the jail, shut- expeditiously and earnest efforts of the deceased and one witness the DDMA order on record. ment zones to be opened,
they had written that the video of their daughter get- the agency needed more time ting down of CCTV cameras, are being made to conclude the had disclosed that in March Several FIRs were regis- the Markaz — comprising
to complete the investigation and extortion by jail officials. case, the status report said. last year, one of the jail staff tered under the Epidemic the Masjid Bangle Wali,
ting beaten up has gone viral on social media. The in the case. The agency said that it has The court adjourned the received cash delivered by him Diseases Act, the Disaster Madarsa Kashif-ul-uloom
schoolgirl had an argument with one of her friends Qua murder, the investiga- been established that Gujjar had hearing in the matter till May on behalf of the deceased and the Management Act, Foreigners and attached hostel — con-
after which a fight broke out outside the school, police tion is finished. Qua extortion, died in the intervening night of 6 and said that the authorities investigation on that front was Act and various provisions of tinues to be locked up.
said. Delhi Police has registered a case in this matter. the investigation is going on. We August 03/04, 2021 due to the shall continue to provide pro- underway. MPOST
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NEW DELHI | SATURDAY, 5 MARCH, 2022 City mp 3
‘AIM TO INSPIRE TODAY’S STUDENTS TO BE TOMORROW’S TEACHERS’ Govt honours They keep passing the buck,
Delhi gets teachers’ varsity 17 lecturers
OUR CORRESPONDENT
we keep suffering, say DBCs
AAISHA SABIR NEW DELHI: The Delhi gov- SATVIKA MAHAJAN
ernment on Friday honoured
NEW DELHI: “We aim to 17 lecturers for their outstand- NEW DELHI: As civic polls
inspire today’s students to ing work in colleges and state approach, DBC workers con-
become tomorrow’s teachers,” universities funded by it. tinue to suffer while the Aam
Deputy Chief Minister Man- Hailing their efforts, Dep- Aadmi Party and the BJP lead
ish Sisodia said on Friday as he uty Chief Minister Manish a contentious fight to see who
inaugurated the first-of-its-kind Sisodia said teachers and lec- champions their causes first.
Delhi Teacher University cam- turers are the biggest contribu- DBC workers across the three
pus here in Mukherjee Nagar, tors to nation-building. MCDs; North, South and East
adding that it would prepare Our teachers impact mil- have been on an indefinite strike
well-trained and highly quali- lions of lives with their work. since February 21 outside the
fied teachers, who will be cru- Our teachers prepare the foun- Civic Centre, demanding regu-
cial “nation-builders”. dation of the country, our chil- larisation of their posts, increase
“It gives me great pleasure to dren, for the future. The faculty in salaries and better benefits. ries and ignore our demands.” South MCD Standing Com-
inaugurate the ‘Delhi Teachers members of our colleges have The three civic bodies He added that in the last mittee Chairman Col BK Oberoi
University’... it will offer a new been instrumental in build- employ approximately 3,500 two years, DBC workers have said that currently, there is no
age, integrated teacher educa- ing a knowledge-based soci- DBC workers who are responsi- not been provided masks official nomenclature for DBC
tion programme after Class 12. ety in Delhi, so it is our duty ble for keeping the rise of vector- and they have lost many col- workers in the books and that
It will also emphasize on funda- to honour them. Our vision borne diseases in control in the leagues, whose families have not the Delhi government needs to
mental and applied research in is to change the country capital. Despite this, there are received any compensation to clear the way for this.
education by collaborating with through education and our no permanent posts for these date. Another worker who was With polls coming up,
national and international orga- teachers are contributing in this workers that are subjected to part of the strike, working for AAP’s MCD leaders have con-
nizations,” he added. direction by leading the move- harsh conditions, old fogging 15 years, said, “We have been sistently brought this issue up
Sisodia, who is also Delhi’s ment, he said. machines and extensive physi- sitting outside the civic cen- in House and Standing Com-
Education Minister inaugu- The Award for College Lec- cal labour. tre for almost two weeks now, mittee Sessions - asking for a
rated the newly-built campus turers’ scheme was launched As per MCD officials, they we see the Mayors, Chairmans record of representations sent
on Outram Lane, underlining by the AAP dispensation in started hiring DBC workers on and other leaders’ cars pass by to the Delhi government but
the importance of developing tory then they will be asked to vide hands-on-experience, are New block at ITI 2019 to acknowledge the con- a semi-permanent basis 26 years us everyday but no BJP lead- have always been shut down
excellent teachers especially prepare for UPSC. But children among the features of the teach- Meanwhile, Dy CM Sisodia tribution of lecturers. They are ago as the capital was witnessing ers have visited to discuss our without a response.
given that they touch “all 360 are never encouraged to become ers university. also inaugurated a new aca- selected on the basis of stu- a surge in vector-borne diseases demands. AAP leaders come to And amid this tussle
degree aspects of our life”. teachers,” Sisodia said. “It will also be ensured that demic block at the Jahangir- dent feedback, improvement after receiving orders from the see our condition, to showcase between the MCDs and the
“That’s why it was easier to The university will offer pro- trainees spend 30 to 50 pc of puri ITI with a state-of-the-art in results, research work, extra- Delhi Government and no offi- support but do not help in any Delhi government, the East
establish IITs, IIMs, AIIMS but grammes such as BA-BEd and their time in schools and get infrastructure, a cosmetology curricular activities and other cial posts were created for these other ways” MCD has now threatened DBC
we couldn’t establish a top level BSc-BEd and focus on funda- hands-on learning experi- lab and a modern plumbing lab, areas of academics. To assess workers. Since then, DBC work- While leaders from the workers of withholding salaries
teachers’ university till date,” mental and applied research in ence from the very first month Sisodia said that in the cur- these aspects, an evaluation ers have not seen any change in South MCD have claimed that until they get back to work.
he said. education. of their course. Along with rent environment in developing committee is formed at the col- their conditions. they have been sending files for President of Anti Malaria
He expressed the hope that High quality pre-service and this, a unique cell will also countries, developing world- lege and university levels. Rajesh Dhiran, 50, who has regularisation of these work- Ekta Karmchari Union Deva-
the university will emerge as a in-service programme, new age be set up in Delhi Teachers Uni- class technical educational According to the guidelines served in the MCD as a DBC ers to the Delhi government nand Sharma said, “We have dis-
brand and set new standards BEd, MEd, PhD, and certificate versity which will visit schools institutes should be a top pri- for the award, there is a provi- worker for 26 years now, said and have received no response, cussed the matter with all three
for the education of teachers programme, focus on funda- of Delhi and motivate students ority. “Talented students com- sion to award one lecturer each they receive no benefits or secu- Aam Aadmi Party leaders in MCDs multiple times as well as
in the world. mental and applied research in to opt for teaching profession,” ing out of training institutes like from the 28 colleges under the rity from the civic body or the the MCDs have said there is no the Delhi government but there
“These days it is common in the field of education, national he added. ITI will write a new chapter in government-funded university Delhi government. “We toil proof that the MCD has sent has been no change, they (AAP
Indian families that if a child is and international collabora- The Delhi Assembly in Janu- the future. Our country will and two lecturers each from hard every day, lugging heavy these files. and BJP) have made our cause a
good at mathematics, then par- tion for exchange of new ideas ary passed a bill for setting up become developed only when the three state universities. The machinery but the MCD has MCD officials claimed the football game wherein the keep
ents encourage them to prepare and best practices and part- a world-class teachers’ training every youth of the country is award comprises Rs 1 lakh and never given us any benefits, in latest files were sent to the Delhi passing the blame on each other
for IIT, if a child is better in his- nerships with schools to pro- university. skilled,” he said. a citation. fact, they often delay our sala- government in January. but only we end up suffering.”
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artillery continued northwest of Kyiv, and the tilities by both sides....local ceasefire or whatever the rubble. They are undergoing treatment at a ards,” Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer
northeastern cities of Kharkiv and Okhtyrka works to get our people out of the conflict zones,” hospital in Bhagalpur. Nick Hockley said in a statement.
came under heavy strikes. he said. He said searches conducted by the dog squad “We are in a state of complete shock at his
He said Ukrainian forces were still hold- Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukraine’s and forensic team has led to the recovery of a sudden passing and our thoughts are with his
Putin urges
ing the northern city of Chernihiv, and had pre- President Volodymyr Zelensky, said after talks large quantity of material used in the manufac- family, his many friends and the legion of fans
vented Russian efforts to take the important between Russia and Ukraine that the two sides ture of firecrackers, though it was found that from all over the world who loved and admired
southern city of Mykolaiv. Ukrainian artillery had reached an understanding to establish safe none of the households in the area had a license. Warnie for his unbelievable bowling skills, his
defended Odesa from repeated attempts by Rus- corridors for civilians. It is the responsibility of the police station humour, warmth and engaging personality,” he
sian ships to fire on the major Black Sea port, Responding to Russian reports that Moscow concerned to keep a check on such illegal and added.
In the atttack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear Arestovic said. has arranged for 130 buses for evacuating Indi- dangerous activities,” Singhal said. Warne was the second-highest wicket-taker
plant in the southeastern city of Enerhodar, the The Ukrainian Navy scuttled its flagship at ans from eastern Ukrainian cities, Bagchi said Accordingly, Tatarpur station house officer in Test history and only Sri Lanka off-spinner
chief of the UN’s International Atomic Energy the shipyard where it was undergoing repairs to they were around 50-60 km away from where the Sudhanshu Kumar has been held prima facie Muttiah Muralitharan has more wickets than
Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, said a Russian keep the frigate from being seized by the Rus- stranded students are. guilty of laxity and placed under suspension, said him with 800.
projectile hit a training center, not any of its six sians, Ukraine’s defense minister said. “They are frankly too far away. We do not the DGP. In 2007, Cricket Australia and Sri Lanka
reactors. It is hard to imagine a more difficult deci- see a safe and secure way to reach them. I would He said the blast had taken place inside the Cricket named the Test series between the two
The attack evoked memories of the world’s sion for a courageous soldier and crew, Oleksii appeal and urge the parties concerned to have a house of Leelavati Devi, a widow who lived there sides the Warne Muralitharan Trophy in the
worst nuclear disaster, at Ukraine’s Chernobyl. Reznikov said. local ceasefire at least so that the students can go with other family members and was said to be duo’s honour.
In an emotional nighttime speech, Ukrainian Another strategic port, Mariupol on the Azov to the buses,” he said. involved in the manufacture of firecrackers. All Warne, who made his Test debut against
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he feared Sea, was partially under siege, and Ukrainian Bagchi said around 20,000 Indians have left five occupants of the house, three of whom were India at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, was
an explosion that would be the end for everyone. forces were pushing back efforts to surround the Ukraine’s borders since India issued its first travel women, have died. named as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the
The end for Europe. The evacuation of Europe. city, Arestovich said. advisories in mid-February. The remaining deaths are of people living Century for his unparalleled achievements in a
But nuclear officials from Sweden to China The humanitarian situation is tense, he said, He said 15 flights landed in India as part of in adjoining buildings. These include Dhiren- 15-year career between 1992 and 2007.
said no radiation spikes had been reported, as adding that Ukrainian authorities were in talks the evacuation mission during the last 24 hours, dra Mandal, a neighbour of Leelavati Devi, who In 2013, the year he retired from the game
did Grossi. with Russian representatives and international bringing back more than 3,000 people, and is said to have been involved in unlicensed fire- completely, he was inducted into the ICC Hall
Authorities said that Russian troops had organizations to set up a humanitarian corridor added 16 more are scheduled over the next 24 cracker business,” he said. of Fame. His international retirement happened
taken control of the overall site but that the plant to evacuate residents and supply food. hours. Mandal had lost a brother in a similar blast much before that in 2007.
staff continued to run it. Only one reactor was Battles have knocked out the city’s electric- Over 10,300 Indians brought back in 48 that took place in 2002, a few days before Deep- Warne helped Australia win the World Cup
operating, Grossi said in the aftermath of the ity, heat and water systems, as well as most phone flights under evacuation mission ‘Operation awali, which claimed altogether four lives, Sing- in 1999 and took more wickets than any other
attack. service, officials said. AGENCIES Ganga’ so far, he added. hal added. MPOST bowler in Ashes cricket, the tally standing at 195.
Two people were injured in the fire, Grossi On whether an IL-76 transport aircraft is After retiring, Warne added to his legend by
said. Ukraine’s state nuclear plant operator Ener-
hoatom said three Ukrainian soldiers were killed
Students stranded being put on standby for evacuation of Indians
from the Russian side, Bagchi, without giving a
Aman Lekhi resigns doubling up as captain and coach of IPL team
Rajasthan Royals and guiding them to a remark-
and two wounded. specific reply said, “all are in readiness”. able title triumph in the event’s inaugural edition.
The crisis at Zaporizhzhia unfolded after “The core problem is how we get the students A flamboyant personality both on and off the
Grossi earlier in the week expressed grave con- “There is no electricity. We are running out from where they are to the buses which are far He has not given any specific reason for his field, Warne also found success as a commenta-
cern that the fighting could cause accidental of water. There was a huge explosion that is why away,” he said. resignation. tor and was considered among the sharpest ana-
damage to Ukraine’s 15 nuclear reactors at four we ran into the bunker. Please evacuate us,” one The government has launched “Operation Lekhi was appointed to the post in March, lysts of the game.
plants around the country. of them said. Ganga” to evacuate its citizens and sent four 2018 and was re-appointed on July 1, 2020 for a He was immensely popular in India and his
In the wake of the attack, Zelenskyy appealed In another video shared tweeted by Shaikh on Union ministers as Prime Minister Narendra period of three years till June 30, 2023. He has connection with the country went back to his
again to the West to enforce a no-fly zone over Thursday, several armed men were seen roaming Modi’s “Special Envoys” to countries neighbour- appeared in various important criminal matters debut when Ravi Shastri became his first Test
his country. But NATO Secretary-General Jens outside their hostel. ing Ukraine to coordinate the exercise. in the Supreme Court as well as in various high wicket.
Stoltenberg ruled out that possibility, citing the “Looking out of our room’s window, another courts including coal block allocation scam and Warne’s vivacious persona made him a fan
risk of a much wider war in Europe.
He said the only way to implement a no-fly
sighting of armed men going around our hos-
tel is what we notice. It’s unsafe to step out and
Mamata questions 2G spectrum allocation scam. MPOST favourite across the cricketing world but also
often landed him in trouble.
zone would be to send NATO planes to enforce it
by shooting down Russian planes.
the Indian Embassy wants us to catch trains and
cross cities. Please evacuate us before the situa-
56 killed In 1998, he and Mark Waugh coped a fine
from Cricket Australia for accepting money from
We understand the desperation, but we also tion worsens,” she wrote. AGENCIES Why didn’t the government do anything a bookmaker for sharing information on pitch
believe that if we did that, we would end up with then? And now the government tells Indians to and weather conditions.
something that could end in a full-fledged war in
Europe, Stoltenberg said.
India seeks localised come back on their own. Many are stuck in bun-
kers without food facing a threat to life.”
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government spokes-
man Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif said that two
Before the 2003 World Cup in South Africa,
he tested positive for a banned diuretic, which
The UN Security Council scheduled an emer- Meanwhile, the West Bengal government had terrorists were involved in the suicide bombing. he claimed, was given to him by his mother for
gency meeting Friday on the nuclear plant attack. set up a special 12-hour control room on Febru- Talking to the media, Peshawar SSP Opera- weight loss. He subsequently coped a suspension
The fire came as the Russians pressed on As India’s efforts to rescue its citizens gath- ary 25 to help students and people from the state, tions Haroon Rasheed Khan said the explosion for the failed dope test.
with their offensive in the southern part of the ered further steam, it transpired that Harjot who are currently stranded in Ukraine. was a suicide blast. He was dismissive of the idea of coaching in
country. Severing Ukraine’s access to the Black Singh, a student from Delhi’s Chhatarpur took The state government has already given the There were two attackers but only one of cricket and always advocated for man managers
Sea and the Sea of Azov in the south would deal four bullets, including one on the chest, as he list of 200-odd Bengal students stranded in them was a suicide bomber, he said. instead.
a severe blow to Ukraine’s economy and could attempted to flee Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Ukraine and are making arrangements for their Inspector-General of Police Moazzam Jah Warne has passed away on a day when Aus-
worsen an already dire humanitarian situation. Recounting the horror of February 27, Singh, return at the earliest from whichever airport — Ansari the terrorist first opened fire at the wor- tralian cricket is in mourning after the death of
A round of talks between Russia and Ukraine who is currently undergoing treatment at a hos- Delhi or Mumbai. shippers after entering the mosque and then wicket-keeping legend Rod Marsh.
yielded a tentative agreement Thursday to set up pital in Kyiv, said, “We were in a cab to Lviv. We blew himself up.
Blast at illegal
He had condoled Marsh’ demise in a tweet
safe corridors to evacuate citizens and deliver were stopped at a barricade and suddenly it was Ansari said that about five to six kilogrammes this morning and that post would now be among
food and medicine. But the necessary details still raining bullets. I thought this is the end. I am of explosives were used in the blast, which took his last public statements.
had to be worked out. alive by God’s grace.” place in the third row of the mosque. “Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has
The plant fire was the second time since the “I don’t know what happened to the people I An emergency has been declared in the hos- passed. He was a legend of our great game & an
invasion began that concerns about a potential was with. If they made it or not, I have no clue. I The magnitude of the destruction in the inci- pital and doctors on leave were summoned. inspiration to so many young boys & girls. Rod
nuclear accident arose, following a battle at the thought I will not make it,” Singh, enrolled in a dent caused Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Officials said the condition of some of the cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-espe-
heavily contaminated site of the now-decommis- language course at International European Uni- sit up and take note. injured is stated to be critical. cially to Australia & England players. Sending
sioned Chernobyl plant. versity in Kyiv, said over the phone. The Director General of Police S K Singhal Prime Minister Imran Khan strongly con- lots & lots of love to Ros & the family. RIP mate,”
Facing worldwide indignation, Russia sought Naveen S G, a fourth-year medical student in has blamed unregulated illegal firecracker busi- demned the blast and directed authorities to pro- the legend had posted. AGENCIES
Kharkiv, was killed in shelling on Tuesday after ness as being responsible for the explosion that vide medical treatment to the injured. He also
India abstains
to deflect blame. Without producing evidence,
Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov he ventured out of a bomb shelter to buy food for took place in Kajwalichak locality falling under sought an inquiry report from the authorities
claimed a Ukrainian sabotage group had set fire himself and fellow students who were running Tatarpur police station area. concerned.
to the building at Zaporozhizhia. out of supplies. The prime minister posted on his Twitter Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed
In the latest show of international opposition Bagchi said India has also evacuated a Ban- handle that he spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Nit- sought a report of the incident from the Chief
to the invasion, the UN’s top human rights body gladeshi national as part of its mission to bring ish Kumar over phone, expressed anguish over Secretary and IG of the province. AGENCES The resolution was adopted with 32 votes in
back the stranded Indians. the loss of lives, prayed for speedy recovery of favour, two against (Russia and Eritrea) and 13
Spin wizard Shane
voted 32-2 to set up a panel of experts to moni-
tor human rights in Ukraine. Only Russia and He said India is in touch with all parties con- those who were injured and took stock of the abstentions, including India, China, Pakistan,
Eritrea opposed it. cerned on the evacuation exercise and sought a relief work being carried out at the site by the Sudan and Venezuela.
The Pentagon has established a channel of
direct communication with the Russian ministry
of defense to avoid unintended conflict related to
“local ceasefire” in the conflict zones to get them
out.
The MEA spokesperson said India has not
administration.
A statement from the chief minister’s office
said Kumar summoned Chief Secretary Amir
Warne passes away The countries voting in favour included
France, Germany, Japan, Nepal, UAE, UK and
the US.
the war in Ukraine. seen any forward movement after it transpired Subhani and director general of police S K Sing- The resolution, which strongly condemned
A US defense official said the de-confliction on Thursday that Russia and Ukraine are in hal to get a detailed feedback and gave instruc- Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, decides
line was established March 1 for the purpose of agreement about the need to create humanitar- tions for proper treatment of the injured and Gatting was left in disbelief by the big leg to “urgently establish an independent interna-
preventing miscalculation, military incidents, ian corridors to help civilians safely exit the con- suitable action after a thorough investigation. break, a craft that was dying before Warne tional commission of inquiry to investigate all
and escalation. flict zones. Later, Singhal addressed a press conference revived it with his guile. alleged violations and abuses of human rights
Frequent shelling could be heard in the center “We have not seen anything further to that in Patna and said that the explosion had taken “Shane was one of the most talented and and violations of international humanitarian law,
of the capital Kyiv Friday, although more distant in terms of implementation of the same on the place half an hour before midnight on Thursday charismatic cricketers we have ever witnessed. and related crimes, in the context of the Rus-
than in recent days, with loud thudding every 10 ground. We are closely and eagerly monitoring and debris were cleared after a nearly 10-hour- Wisden named him as one of the five cricket- sian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine, and
minutes resonating over the rooftops. that,” Bagchi said. long effort. ers of the twentieth century and he was rightly to establish the facts, circumstances, and root
Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Are- “If that happens, it will certainly help our pro- The DGP also said that ten others who sur- placed alongside the names of (Don) Bradman, causes of any such violations and abuses.
stovich said battles involving airstrikes and cess. We have been asking for a cessation of hos- vived the blast and were pulled out from under (Jack) Hobbs, (Garry) Sobers and Vivian Rich- AGENCIES
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NEW DELHI | SATURDAY, 5 MARCH, 2022 Nation mp 5
Akhilesh: UP polls UTTAR PRADESH ENTERS LAST PHASE OF POLLING
Hearing in ‘Public hearing system should be Manipur polls: Cong leaders meet EC over
Lalu’s petition
deferred
strengthened up to Panchayat level’ fund release to banned militant groups
JAIPUR: Chief Minister Ashok his official residence on Fri- of valid works and resolving the NEW DELHI: Alleging that force. The party said that these the president of the banned
RANCHI: The hearing in the Gehlot said that responsive, day. He intensively reviewed problems of the general public. militant outfits are intimidat- issues have “far-reaching con- ‘These issues have Kuki National Organisa-
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's transparent and account- the redressal of grievances Besides this, disciplinary action ing voters and influencing sequences” for the conduct of far-reaching tion asking electors to vote
petition at the Jharkhand High able governance are the basic received through Sampark should be initiated against the ongoing assembly polls free and fair elections. for the BJP and threatening
Court challenging his convic- mantra of the State Govern- portal, Helpline 181, Public those officers and personnel in Manipur, Congress lead- The delegation of AICC consequences for them with dire consequences.
tion and sentence by a special ment. The officers abiding Hearing at Chief Minister’s who have been negligent in ers on Friday urged the Elec- senior observer for Mani- the conduct of free The Congress further alleged
CBI court in a fodder scam case by this spirit of the Govern- residence and other medi- resolving the problems. The tion Commission to maintain pur Jairam Ramesh and party intimidation and threats from
has been deferred for one week. ment should ensure immedi- ums. Good governance can be Chief Minister also directed a level-playing field and ensure leader Salman Khurshid met and fair elections’ underground outfits to people
The court has directed his ate redressal of problems of gauged if the important works for effective redressal of com- a free and fair poll. the Chief Election Com- attending its meetings and poll-
counsel Devarshi Mandal to the general public at the ini- of people are done on time and plaints related to law and order A Congress delegation met missioner and two election The Congress raised the related violence and criminal
remove defects in the petition tial level. their problems are redressed and crimes so as to ensure that the commission ahead of the commissioners. issue of release of funds –Rs intimidation witnessed by its
and said it will hear the case He directed to strengthen early and with quality so that the complainant gets justice. second phase polling on Sat- “The Congress apprised 15.70 crore on February 1 and leaders and workers during the
again on March 11. the system of public hearing the life of the common man Minister of State for Public urday and raised the issue of them of “the BJP’s ‘goonda- Rs 92.65 lakh on March 1 –to campaign.
The ailing leader has also from the district level to gram becomes easy. Grievances and Redressal Dr the BJP-led state government gardi’ tactics that have made banned militant groups by the Despite their concern, six
pleaded to the court seeking panchayat level for effective The Chief Minister said Subhash Garg said that there releasing funds to militant a mockery of the Phase-1 polls state government, according people accused of poll vio-
the suspension of his sentence redressal of public grievances. that intensive monitoring of is a need to make online the groups under the suspension in Manipur. We urged them to to a memorandum submitted lence which led to a murder
in the case and that he requires Gehlot was reviewing the redressal of problems should record of the decisions and of operation agreement despite intervene to ensure free and by it. were released on bail in the
better medical facilities to moni- public grievance redressal be ensured. He said that there actions taken on the com- the model code of conduct for fair polls in Phase-2 tomorrow,” The Grand Old party also first week of March in Heirok,
tor his health. AGENCIES through video conference from should be no laxity of any kind plaints received. MPOST the assembly polls being in Ramesh said after the meeting. flagged a statement issued by Ramesh said. MPOST
Key Highlights:
Inauguration of
Coronation Pillar-
• Commissioning of WWTP at a
3180 lakh litres capacity cost of approx. Rs 515.08 crore
PHONE TAPPING CASE SEPTIC TANK DEATHS Chh’garh: Four Lakhimpur case: Plea for
HC grants interim protection to Maha chief secretary, killed as truck cancellation of Mishra’s
falls off flyover
IPS officer Shukla till March 25 Pune police get notice in Durg
bail to be heard on Mar 11
PUNE: The National Human returnable within four weeks, OUR CORRESPONDENT meaningful and effective assis-
OUR CORRESPONDENT in the present FIR registered Jethmalani further said Right Commission (NHRC) to the chief secretary of Maha- tance by the state to the court
against her last week by the that while several other offi- has issued a notice to the chief rashtra and Pune police com- DURG: Four persons were NEW DELHI: The Supreme in the matter .
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Bund Garden police station in cers of the Maharashtra police secretary of Maharashtra and missioner to submit reports on killed after the truck they were Court on Friday agreed to hear Recently, another plea
Court on Friday restrained the Pune. had been involved in obtaining Pune police seeking in con- the status of the case. travelling in fell off a flyover in on March 11 a plea challenging seeking cancellation of bail of
Pune police from taking any The bench also noted in the sanction for putting certain nection with the deaths of four "The report should include Chhattisgarh's Durg district in the grant of bail by the Alla- accused Ashish Mishra was
coercive action against IPS offi- its order that the said FIR had phone numbers under surveil- persons inside a septic tank the details of compensation the wee hours of Friday, police habad High Court to Ashish filed by advocates Shiv Kumar
cer Rashmi Shukla till March been registered against Shukla lance, the FIR had been regis- here. paid or if not, show cause why said. The accident occurred Mishra, son of Union minis- Tripathi and CS Panda on
25 in connection with the FIR after a considerable delay. tered only against Shukla. Four persons, including it should not be recommended around 12.30 am on the fly- ter Ajay Mishra, in connection whose letter the apex court had
registered against her recently It took note of Shuk- The Maharashtra govern- three workers, died inside to be paid to the next of kin of over near Green Chowk under with the Lakhimpur Kheri taken the suo motu cognizance
in an alleged phone tapping la's counsel and senior advo- ment's counsel Y P Yagnik, a septic tank of a residen- the four victims," the NHRC Mohan Nagar police station violence that left eight people, of the incident. On October
case. A bench of Justices S S cate Mahesh Jethmalani that however, opposed Shukla's tial building at Loni Kalbhor release stated. The commission limits here, an official said. including four farmers, dead. 3, last year, eight people were
Shinde and Nitin Borkar said though the alleged incident of request for interim protection near Pune city on Wednesday has also asked for the details A bench headed by Chief killed in Lakhimpur Kheri dur-
that Shukla deserved to be illegal phone tapping had taken from arrest. He further sought morning. of the case registered, if any, The truck was so Justice N V Ramana took note ing violence that erupted when
granted protection from arrest place over three years ago, the some time to file a reply to her As per a release, the NHRC against those who engaged the of the submissions of lawyer farmers were protesting against
in the case until further orders, Pune police's FIR was regis- plea saying that a copy of the has taken suo moto cognisance victims for sewage cleaning severely damaged Prashant Bhushan that the Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief
since prima facie it appeared tered against Shukla only on petition had been served to of media reports about the inci- without providing adequate that the police had other accused in the case are Minister Keshav Prasad Mau-
that she had been "singled out" February 25 this year. him only on Thursday. dent and has issued notices, safety equipment, it said. MPOST moving courts for grant of bail rya's visit to the area.
to use a gas cutter
Uproar in Haryana Assembly as
citing the relief granted to Ash- Four farmers were moved
3 CRPF personnel to cut open the ish Mishra and asked him to down by the SUV. A driver and
intimate the high court that the two BJP workers were then
vehicle to extricate
killed, one injured in govt tables anti-conversion Bill
top court is hearing the plea for allegedly lynched by angry
the driver's body cancellation of bail. farmers. A journalist also died
I can list on March 11 only. in the violence that triggered
from the vehicle Other judges have to be avail- outrage among opposition
Govt to open
In HP, 30K jobs, social security pension ‘Need to develop favourable ‘Draw of lots to
nursing colleges
ecosystem for divyangjans’ provide equal
in 6 districts for all above 60 yrs in `51,365 cr Budget opportunity
soon, says Vij
This is 5th Budget of CM during his term after 2017 and by end of year he will face polls
to members
CHANDIGARH: Haryana
Medical Education Minister OUR CORRESPONDENT schemes in the budget made an unprec-
during zero hr’
Anil Vij said that the State Gov- edented increase of almost three times in
ernment is going to open Nurs- SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Min- spending in the social security cover as Rs
ing Colleges in 6 districts, which ister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday presented 1,300 crore will be spent on providing pen- MPOST BUREAU
will be inaugurated by the Chief Rs 51,365 crore tax –free budget for year sion to 7.50 lakh persons.
Minister soon. Vij was replying 2022-23 in the state assembly promising The age limit for old age, widow and CHANDIGARH: Initiating
to a question raised during the 30,000 new jobs, reducing minimum age destitute women monthly pension has Strategy should be to make divyangs realise their full potential MPOST a new practice of conducting
ongoing session of the Haryana for grant of social security pensions to 60 been reduced to 60 years and an enhance- legislative business on the lines
Vidhan Sabha here on Friday. years, and enhancing wages for several ment made from Rs 700 to Rs 1,000, pen- NEW DELHI: Stressing on sion of persons with disabilities. similar to Lok Sabha, Haryana
Vij said that the State Gov- categories of low paid employees includ- sion for those above 70 years hiked from the need to develop a favour- On the occasion, the min- Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian
ernment has formulated a new ing daily wagers, ASHA workers, mid-day Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,500 and pension for lep- able ecosystem for divyangjan ister said that a community- Chand Gupta gave an equal
nursing policy under which a meal workers and Anganwadi workers. CM has tried to appease all sections, especially ers and transgender up from Rs 700 to Rs among government functionar- based inclusive development opportunity to the members
Nursing College should have a This is the fifth budget of the Chief poor, socially deprived categories, farmers 850 per month ies, Union Minister for Social programme has been developed to speak in House during Zero
100-bedded Hospital or a nurs- Minister during his term after 2017 and and low paid government employees and This will impose a financial liability of Justice & Empowerment Viren- by the government in collabo- Hour by conducting a draw of
ing college should be accredited by the end of the year he will face elections. outsource employees MPOST Rs 1,300 crore. dra Kumar said that our strategy ration with the University of lots.
with an NABH certified Hos- Thus, it appears the Chief Minister has The Chief Minister also announced should be to make the divyangs Melbourne, Australia to create On the third day of the
pital located within a radius tried to appease all sections, especially cr and being a state with a low income base, that the HIMCARE scheme for the benefit realise their full potential and a pool of frontline rehabilitation ongoing budget session in the
of 10-kms and that Hospital poor, socially deprived categories, farm- the dependency remained in the central of the poor patients will continue as it has help them live a life of dignity, professionals at the grassroots Vidhan Sabha, 13 MLAs had
should be 100-bedded. Vij said ers and low paid government employees grants, share of taxes, GST and also rev- benefited more than Rs 2.20 lakh people. freedom and satisfaction. The level. Representatives of around put slips with their names in
that the provision of biomet- and outsource employees. enue collections. In the budget, the Chief Minister also better ambience in favour of 25 states/UTs participated in the the box, out of which 10 slips
ric attendance should also be He announced 10 new schemes in the The biggest liability of the government announced to effectively deal with stray divyangjan among government workshop. During the work- were taken out and they were
made for the children study- budget, few of these to improve the condi- as per budget will remain salaries, pen- cattle menace and enact a law to provide officials and the general pub- shop, various implementation given an opportunity to speak
ing in Nursing College. Apart tion of the women and infants, apart from sions, interest and loan repayment, what for stricter punishments to those who lic would help in achieving the issues related to the empower- for 5 minutes each.
from this, Vij said that the coun- improving standards of education. is left for development works is a mere Rs abandon their cattle. He said more than goals of effective integration and ment of divyangjan were delib- The MLAs shared some
try and the state need quality The Chief Minister declared that 29 in every Rs 100. 20,000 stray cows have been provided shel- sustainable inclusive develop- erated. Present on the occasion, pivotal public welfare
paramedical staff i.e. nursing despite the state economy having taken a The Chief Minister announced an ter in gausadans and gaushalas ,apart from ment, the minister said while PwD Secretary Anjali Bhawra issues alongwith the issues
staff. He said that earlier nurs- big blow due to Covid situation and growth increase in MLA Area Development Fund Cow sanctuaries in the state. inaugurating the two-day sen- emphasised the need for aware- related to their Assembly
ing colleges used to function was also affected, he had tried to address from Rs 1.80 crore to Rs 2 crore and MLA He said the government will levy Rs sitisation workshop at Tent City ness of the schemes and pro- Constituency.
from one room and the nurses all the sections, particularly poor sections, Discretionary Grant from Rs 10 lakh to 2 per bottle of liquor and money realised in Kevadia, Gujarat. The work- gramme of the Department of The Chief Minister, who is
and students studying in these women, employees, farmers and several Rs 12 lakh. will be spent on setting-up gausadans and shop is aimed at creating aware- Empowerment of Persons with also the Leader of the House
colleges didn’t even know the under privileged sections. This was hailed by MLAs on both sides cow sanctuaries. The grant for private ness about different initiatives Disabilities to bring them into will include these issues in
basics of nursing, thus, a new Yet, he admitted that the state's debt of the benches. gausadans from Rs 500 to 700 per month and schemes of the government the mainstream and to make an his reply to the Governor's
policy has been brought in. MPOST burden has already increased to Rs 62,300 Thakur while announcing 10 new per cow. for the empowerment and inclu- inclusive society. MPOST Address.
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NEW DELHI | SATURDAY, 5 MARCH, 2022 Editorial 7
EDITORIAL Spare the civilians
Titans in the race While conflicts between nations may be inevitable, deliberate violation of
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ight cricket teams are set to set the stage on fire in human rights against civilians is not just avoidable but also criminal
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New Zealand as the 12th edition of the women’s
World Cup is off to a flying start. Signs are clear n the backdrop of cata- rights. States have both posi-
from the opener match itself where the underdog strophic devastation and tive and negative obligations;
West Indies team defeated the hosts in a thrilling finish. untold human suffer- the former refers to acts to pro-
Indeed, an exciting month lies ahead for cricket lovers. First ing caused by WW-II, tect civilians and the latter to
held in 1973 — even before the men’s cricket World Cup — KDP RAO the Universal Declaration of refrain from such acts lead-
ICC Women’s World Cup is yet to break many barriers. Until Human Rights in 1946 marked ing to denial of human rights.
now, the trinity of Australia, England and New Zealand have the beginning of a new world Besides, the UN resolution
maintained absolute dominance through their remarkable order, promising the freedom 771 binds parties in conflict
gameplay in the tournament. This dominance is waiting to of life and liberty to all people to comply with the obligations
be broken as the women’s cricket World Cup has traversed a under the aegis of the United under International Humani-
journey of nearly five decades and untitled teams are knock- Nations. The Geneva Con- tarian Law — particularly the
ing hard on the door to make their presence felt. India had vention, Conventions on the Geneva Convention (1949).
nearly grabbed the title against the host England in the last Rights of Women and Chil- Persons who commit breach
edition held in 2017. It almost threw Indian cricket fans dren and various other proto- of law are supposed to be indi-
into shock and players into tears as India lost seven wickets cols reinforced the sentiment vidually held responsible. But
when it just needed to score the last 40 runs. English pacer that nations are mandated the tragedy is that the appli-
Anya Shrubsole had pulled the victory from Indian titans to protect human rights. But cation of both the laws has
through a wonderful spell of four overs, clinching five wick- unfortunately, the reality is far always been denied since the
ets in addition to the one taken earlier. Obviously, the shock- different from ideas, as mil- end of World War-II. Korean
ing defeat took India some time to recover but the team is lions of people across nations, war (1950-53), Vietnam con-
up again with a new zeal under the leadership of seasoned mostly those in third-world flict (1965-72), Iran-Iraq War
Mithali Raj. Leaving the title aside for a moment, the prowess countries, are denied basic (1980-88) and the Gulf Crisis
of the Indian women’s cricket team remains unquestionable, rights to life and liberty in one (1990-91) are some examples.
globally. Where Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami — who form or the other. While coun- In spite of various international
are probably playing their last World Cup — are in the race try-specific socioeconomic agreements, conventions and
of being the topmost run scorer and top most wicket taker conditions are systemic obsta- protocols, neither the perpe-
respectively, young bloods like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti cles against the realisation of trators are brought to books
Mandhana among others have already set new standards of human rights, in many cases, nor the losses suffered by civil-
cricket in India. Previously, India had also lost its maiden the main culprits have been ians are ever made good for.
final in 2005 against Australia in South Africa. This time Actors in war wars and armed conflicts, for It is impossible to visual-
around the team is certainly willing to pour in all its energy these indiscriminately and High casualties among Ukrainian civilians and large-scale displacement are only reflective of a disturbing trend ise a world without hostilities
to win a tributary title for the grace and face of Indian wom- deliberately instantly deprive people of and wars but it is possible to
en’s cricket — both Goswami and Mithali. Then again, it is inflict pain their rights, and cause irrep- of Indians, mostly students, are people were globally displaced of interest in spite of their make sure that civilian popu-
not just about India. Other teams too are dying to make their arable losses to life and lib- stranded and even suffering by the end of 2016 due to wars avowed commitment to pro- lations enjoy their basic rights
presence felt. Another Asian team, Bangladesh has made on civilians erty. By the end of September discrimination while crossing and conflicts — highest num- tecting the rights of civilians and freedoms even in the worst
it to their maiden World Cup journey. The performance of by attacking 2021, an estimated number the borders. An Indian student ber since WWII — and 11.8 in conflict zones, for they are crises. To quote Buddha, “no
the new entrant will be a delight to watch. The third Asian of 3,87,072 civilians in Iraq, died due to shelling, as he was million people were internally involved, in one way or the matter how hard the past has
team is Pakistan that has featured in five World Cups thus and forcibly Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and standing in que to buy food, displaced in 2017, double the other, in almost all armed con- been, you can always make
far and has finished fifth for its best in 2009. The remaining displacing them Pakistan have died due to post- heart rending indeed. It’s a figure of 6.9 million in 2016. flicts across the globe. The UN, a new beginning”. Renewed
two teams are West Indies and South Africa. While South 9/11 military operations. Pres- shame that even in 21st century A hard-hitting fact is that 74 frankly, with no teeth, can at and concerted efforts are
Africa has never made it to the finals, West Indies lost their through use of ently, the Russian invasion on when civilisation blossomed million people are subjected to best only galvanise relief oper- necessary to ensure compli-
lone chance, conceding to Australia its sixth title in 2013 heavy-handed Ukraine has caused thousands to its finer expressions in all acute hunger in 18 conflict-rid- ations after much damage has ance with the existing inter-
World Cup, hosted by India. That was indeed a forgettable of civilian casualties. Millions fields of human excellence, den countries. Wars and crises been already done. None seem national laws. Arrangements
World Cup for India as well, which couldn’t qualify beyond military or of civilians, including the vul- unarmed civilians, including are said to be pushing people to be seriously working to avert for advance warnings, timely
the group stage. As sport is becoming increasingly competi- political tactics nerable and the old, are forced women and children, continue to starvation, destroying lives conflicts and save people from evacuation, provision of food
tive these days, cricket fans expect cutting edge contests and to seek shelter in underground to be the victims of aggression and livelihoods. Today, over 22 sufferings before the eventual- and shelter, safety for women
players also give more than their best. More sharp contests in order to stations. and war — a thing unheard of million people — two thirds of ity takes toll. and children can help prevent
are expected in this edition of the Women’s World Cup. Aus- defeat Waiving of certain human even in the blood-stained vio- the population of Yemen — are Protection of civilians is a large-scale human suffering.
tralia has won six of the 11 World Cups concluded thus far, rights is a personal choice lent Roman history or in dark in need of humanitarian assis- priority not only in principle The protocols for protection
another four is won by England and the remaining one by
the enemy for people working in armed ages marked by brutal use of tance while some 8.4 million but also in practice, and all of innocent people must be
New Zealand. While a similar trend was observed in men’s forces, engaged in armed con- force by despots. Battles were are facing famine. This is due nations need to work in uni- adhered to by all. The UN, in
cricket also, teams like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India and South flict or working with extrem- mainly fought in open fields to a strategic design aimed at son to that end. It’s a moral as spite of its limitations, is a sci-
Africa have always been formidable competitors. As things ist organisations, and as such, away from human habitations defeating the opponent mili- well as a legal obligation, as all entifically evolved best inter-
stand today, the Indian men’s team is among the most formi- a plea against denial of human by the kings and their armies tia by draining out resources, nations agreed to comply with national forum that champions
dable teams in the world and is counted among top favou- rights is untenable. But the case and, in most cases, only the damaging infrastructure and two international laws — the the cause of peace and human
rites in any ICC tournament. The same spectacle needs to of civilians is stronger. Subject- enemy soldiers were either victimising civilians. It is ‘International Human Rights rights. The world powers have
be replicated in women’s cricket as well. Afterall, sports are ing people who are not par- killed or enslaved — sparing reported that in Sudan, all war- Law’ (on the legitimacy of the a duty to strengthen it by their
all about positive competitiveness. While the gameplay and ticipants in a war to violence, civilians, women and children. ring groups equally attacked use of force) and the ‘Interna- exemplary international con-
talent of players is at the core of enhancing competitiveness, displacement, estrangement An abominable fact is that civilians and, by pillage, tional Humanitarian Law’ (on duct. However strong and
and hence popularity, of the women’s World Cup, greater with families etc. is an out- these days, actors in war delib- deprived them of their means how force may be used). The powerful a nation may feel, it
institutional support could work wonders. Without going right infringement of universal erately inflict pain on civil- of survival. Even the govern- former protects the human must not make the mistake of
much further, we have a textbook example of how a strong rights to life and liberty. Dur- ians by attacking and forcibly ment is said to have denied aid rights enunciated in UDHR ignoring the fact that in today’s
BCCI supplemented cricketing gems in Indian men’s cricket ing an armed conflict, citizens, displacing them through use to some civilian populations and guaranteed by law through global economic order, war or
to take the team to the pinnacle of the sport. The fact that the students from foreign coun- of heavy-handed military or under rebel control as a tactic various treaties whereas the no war, all nations will have
women’s World Cup is slightly older than the men’s World tries, migrant workers, tour- political tactics in order to to conclude peace. latter is a set of rules to limit to sail or sink together; and
Cup should have made it a phenomenon. However, it is com- ists and a whole lot of other defeat the enemy; they even Civilian populations con- the effects of armed conflict. denial of human rights any-
paratively less talked about than the men’s World Cup. It is foreigners get stranded in determine where and how tinue to suffer across the world, Striking a balance between where destabilises economies
not just about bringing in parity but also about giving specta- inhospitable locations, discon- humanitarian aid by the UN as hostilities between nations humanity and military neces- everywhere in the long run.
tors a complete package of fun and excitement. Reassuringly, nected from communications, agencies and other organ- never seem to end any more sity, International Humanitar- The writer is a former
cricketing boards even in Asian and African countries are denied food, shelter or protec- isations reaches the victims. than the perpetual ‘cold war’ ian Law provides for protection Addl. Chief Secretary
now focusing on promoting women’s cricket — almost in an tion. This is exactly the story According to the World Eco- does. The world powers, evi- of a number of civil, political, of Chhattisgarh. Views
organic fashion. As for the 2022 women’s World Cup, a lot of of Ukraine today. Hundreds nomic Forum, 65.6 million dently, are faced with a clash economic, social and cultural expressed are personal
fun and excitement is to unfold over the coming month. May
DearEditor
IN NATIONAL INTEREST
This is in reference to the editorial “Calculative
It may be the best time for women entrepreneurs in India and
stance?”. Undoubtedly, India’s recent responses reflected
pragmatic pursuit of national interest. The Russian while rewards are rich several challenges persist
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equipment, especially missile and nuclear technologies,
form the bedrock of India’s defence while the economic f there’s one hopeful trend entrepreneur (or even a male
partnership with the West, particularly the US, and that’s leading up to this one) decides to handhold a
its support against an increasingly belligerent China, year’s Women’s Day, it’s few others, it will create a tidal
are key to India’s future. Given this geopolitical reality, the rise of women entre- wave of women entrepreneurs.
SHUTAPA PAUL preneurs. I have spent much of And not all businesses need to
the Western sanctions against Russia have presented a the last month speaking about be VC-level unicorns; there is
tough choice before India whose abstention from United women entrepreneurship, much merit in small, profit-
Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution may have regaling college students about able businesses that can scale
angered the Western bloc. However, India’s decision my own journey, while partic- up later or continue as it is.
must be seen as a balanced approach to explore the ipating in incisive discussions More women investors would
space for a diplomatic resolution of this crisis. The with peers, which left me reju- also mean investing into cred-
abstention is a clear indication that India does not want venated and inspired. There ible and deserving women-
a second Cold War and explains why we prioritise the is a lot of action in the space led businesses. More women
use of diplomacy to defuse the crisis. India has rightly of women entrepreneurship. at the top could create greater
India’s growth Governments, both Centre employment of women in the
called for restraint, respect for national aspirations of all
countries and also about self-determination of people. story is missing and states, now have various workforce once the veil of
schemes to extend support to unconscious bias is bypassed.
In fact, India conveyed to Moscow in clear terms that the female female-led enterprises. The As I said in one of my
it needs to step back. Both at the UNSC and during touch and investing world too has taken speaking events, I’d love a
the Modi-Putin phone call, India underlined the need cognisance of the urgent need world where we didn’t need
to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity whether it’s to bridge the gender divide in to have special women entre-
of nations and immediate cessation of violence and increased the start-up world leading to preneur panels; where being
hostilities. It is also there that the current geopolitical more women-focussed pro- a woman entrepreneur was a
participation grammes that mentor and normal occurrence and not
muddle is largely because Russia and the West view
each other with a mutual disbelief. By abstaining from of women in invest in women entrepre- viewed with awe. But till we
neurs. India’s growth story is normalise this phenome-
the UNSC resolution condemning the Russian invasion the labour missing the female touch and non, if we must wax eloquent
of Ukraine, India has retained the option of reaching force or a fillip whether it’s increased partici- about the need, challenges,
Female-led businesses in India are slated to grow up to 90 per cent in the next five years
out to relevant sides in an effort to bridge the gap and pation of women in the labour and joys of women entrepre-
find the middle path. It must be pointed out that among to women-led force or a fillip to women-led revealed that newly launched within the family was better. to a sense of achievement and neurship, then sign me up!
the five permanent members of the Security Council — businesses, businesses, the time has come impetuses are working on the Entrepreneurship also imbued self-worth as well. But women We are on the cusp of long-
China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US — Russia the time has to fill that lacuna. ground to increase women-led 73 per cent of them with confi- need more encouragement and awaited change where we need
has been a steady supporter of India’s security concerns, As a bootstrapped entre- businesses. Most significantly, dence while a majority enjoyed the guidance must come from more women at the top in all
particularly with regard to Jammu & Kashmir. Rather come to fill preneur myself, I could not the survey highlighted the financial independence. But it’s public and private players. spheres of life; they must stand
than toeing the US line to hit out at Russia, India has that lacuna miss the chance to write about change in women’s lives as they not all picture perfect. Only Supportive families are pri- and lead shoulder-to-shoulder
that crucial factor, which can embraced entrepreneurship. 1 per cent of the surveyed marily responsible for nudg- with men. Too many men in
been advocating constructive diplomacy to resolve the
strengthen the economic tide Around 80 per cent women women availed of any govern- ing women into starting their powerful positions have led
imbroglio. in our country. Just like we surveyed across 13 states and ment scheme and only 11 per own business. Banks and other to all kinds of imbalances in
— KHOKAN DAS, KOLKATA via email need our MSMEs to pros- hailing from semi-urban and cent were even aware of them. lending institutions need also this world, and as we stare at
per, we also need our women rural backgrounds reported Being in business has not to step in to make it easier for the possibility of an all-out war
millenniumpost.in entrepreneurs to play a pivotal betterment of socio-economic only upskilled women but also women seeking business loans. playing out in our lifetimes, it’s
role. As per a recent report, and cultural standing after acted as a social catalyst for NGOs and self-help groups time that women step up even
Log on to write letters to the editor or send them to female-led businesses in India they started a business. 81 per many, causing actual women can also help encourage the more than before.
letter2editor.mp@gmail.com. You can also send your comments to The Editor, are slated to grow up to 90 per cent believed that their social empowerment that is notice- trend of women entrepreneurs. The writer is an author and
Millennium Post, Pratap Bhawan, 5 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002 cent in the next five years. The status had improved while 82 able at the grassroots. There And there is no replacement media entrepreneur. Views
Edelgive Foundation Report per cent felt their positioning is no denying that it has led for mentorship; if one woman expressed are personal
8 mp World millenniumpost
SATURDAY, 5 MARCH, 2022 | NEW DELHI
UKRAINE INVASION
COURT NOTICE
(U/o 5 Rule 20 CPC) Kremlin
tightens grip
IN THE COURT OF Ms.
Harleen Kaur
Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Rewari
PRAVEEN MAHENDIRATTA
SON OF SH. HARI
on Ukraine
MAHENDHRATTA R/O
C-56,OLD DLF, Colony,
Sector-14 GURUGRAM
war coverage
TEHSIL AND Distt
GURUGRAM MOSCOW: The Russian par-
Vs liament has passed a bill intro-
General Public ducing sentences of up to 15
CS/46/2022 years in prison for intention-
CNR No. ally spreading fake information
HRRE02-000063-2022
Next Date 07.04.2022 about military action. Russian
That a decree of declaration state news agencies reported
tothe effect that plaintiff Friday the passing of the bill
is absoulte owner - in in the third and final reading.
-possession of the suit Land/ The development came amid
property fully described in
papa no 03 of the plaint and a crackdown by Russian author-
sown with red color in the site ities on independent media and
plan attached herewith, and criticism of last week's invasion
plaintiff is also entitled to of Ukraine. AGENCIES
get his name recorded in the
revenue record as absolute
owner-in-possession of the
above -said land /property
be declaring the civil death
of smt. Meenakshi (wife) and
children archit and kartik
(sons) and appropritate
decree, may kindly be passed
in the matter in favour of
plaintiff
PUBLICATION ISSUED TO:
General Public,
Rewari (Haryana)
In above titled case, the
defendant(s)/respondent(s)
could not be served. It is
ordered that defendant(s)/
respondent(s) should
appear in person or through
counsel on 07-04-2022 at
10:00.a.m.For details logon
to https://highcourtchd.
gov.in/?trs = district
Notice&district=Rewari
Sd/-(Harleen Kaur)
Civil Judge (Junior Division)
date 25.02.2022
Rewari
HIMACHAL PRADESH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INVITATION FOR BIDS(IFB)
The Executive Engineer H.P.P.W.D., Theog Division on behalf of Governor of H.P. invites the item rate basis, in electronic tendering system from
the eligible class of contractors registered with H.P.P.W.D., for the works as detailed in the table:-
Sr.N. Name of work Estimated Starting date for Earnest Money Time Cost of Deadline for
Cost downloading bid allowed From submission of
bid
1 Repair and maintenance of Jubber Kanchi to 6,17,520 21/03/2021 12,500 Two months 350 30/03/202217:00
House of Sh. Manoj ( SH:- P/L WBM G-I in km. 17:00 Hrs. Hrs
0/0 to 1/0)
2 Repair and maintenance of Punder to Chatog road 5,66,060 21/03/2021 11,500 Two months 350 30/03/202217:00
km. 0/0 to 1/0 ( SH:- P/L WBM G-I km. 0/0 to 1/0) 17:00 Hrs Hrs
3 C/O Play ground at Senior Secondary School 12,48,846 21/03/2021 25,000 Two 350 30/03/202217:00
building at Sarog Tehsil Theog Distt. Shimla H.P 17:00 Hrs months Hrs
(SH:- C/O ground & changing room)
4 R/R damages on Kargoli Nallah to Deha road 9,60,5987 21/03/2021 19,300 One 350 30/03/202217:00
(SH:- C/O R/wall at RD 0/195 to 0/207.50 & 17:00 Hrs. months Hrs
0/300 to 0/321)
The bidders are advised to note other details of tenders from the department website www.hptenders.govt.in
Executive Engineer
No 7346/2021-2022 Theog Division B&R
H.P.P.W.D.,Theog
Tel.01782238376
Email: ee-the-hp@nic.in
millenniumpost
NEW DELHI | SATURDAY, 5 MARCH, 2022 world mp 9
UK minister Priti Patel launches
Ukraine family visa scheme
The visas will be offered free of charge and allow permission to remain in
the UK for three years to Ukrainian family members of UK-based nationals
LONDON: Home Secretary President Putin and use them
Priti Patel on Friday formally to house Ukrainian refugees.
launched the Ukraine fam- When asked about the pro-
ily scheme visas, announced posal on LBC Radio on Fri-
earlier by the government, day, Deputy Prime Minister
to allow British citizens and Dominic Raab replied: "Yes, DELHI JAL BOARD GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI
those settled in the UK to bring absolutely. We are looking at OFFICE OF THE ADDL. CHIEF ENGINEER (M)-11 EXECUTIVE ENIGNEER (TENDER)M-11
over their Ukrainian relatives everything in the round, it is a ROOM NO.110, JAL SADAN, SHIV MANDIR MARG, LAJPAT NAGAR, NEW DELHI-24
EMAIL : aeetdjm11@gmail.com PH-011-29810956
impacted by the conflict with team effort across government."
Russia. Meanwhile, the UK govern- STOP CORONA-WEAR MASK, FOLLOW PHYSICAL DISTANCING, MAINTAIN HAND HYGIENE
The Indian-origin minister ment announced another set Pres NIT No- 76 (2021-22)
travelled to Medyka in east- of full asset freeze and travel
ern Poland on the border with ban on two of Russia's leading
Ukraine to witness the situa- oligarchs with significant UK
tion on the ground and extend interests and close links to the
the visas to those fleeing the Kremlin.
war zone into neighbouring The Foreign, Common-
countries. wealth and Development
The family scheme visas Office (FCDO) said on Thurs-
will be offered free of charge day night that oligarchs Alisher
and allow permission to remain Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov
in the UK for three years to worth a combined USD 19 bil-
Ukrainian family members of lion have been sanctioned with Further details in this regard can be seen at https://govtprocurement.delhi.gov.in
UK-based nationals and those immediate effect. ISSUED BY P.R.O. (WATER) Sd/- SK Garg
with permanent residency. possible to make certain our "I have developed the more Ukrainians under these "Our message to Putin and Advt. No. J.S.V./2021-22/1209 EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (T) M-11
"It's heart-breaking to have humanitarian support is in Ukraine family scheme fol- initiatives. his allies has been clear from
met families, women and chil- Ukraine's best interests, she lowing discussions with the The Opposition Labour day one invading Ukraine
dren forced from their home- added. Ukrainian government and Party has called for further would have serious and crip- DELHI JAL BOARD GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI
land because of the monstrous UK Home Office staff neighbouring countries and emergency protection visas pling economic consequences, OFFICE OF THE ADDL. CHIEF ENGINEER (M)-5 EXECUTIVE ENGINEER(M)-5
Russian invasion," Patel said have also travelled to Poland I am proud to have launched for Ukrainians fleeing the Rus- said UK Foreign Secretary Liz ROOM NO. 312, VARUNALAYA PHASE-I JHANDEWALAN, DELHI-110005
after her visit to a reception to provide advice to refugees, it within a matter of days, sian attacks as a simple and safe Truss. STOP CORONA-WEAR MASK, FOLLOW PHYSICAL DISTANCING, MAINTAIN HAND HYGIENE
centre for Ukrainian refugees including processing visas and enabling Ukrainians with fam- route to sanctuary right now . "Sanctioning Usmanov and PREES NIT No. 58 (2021-22) M-5
in Medyka, accompanied by ensuring a rapid visa service ily in the United Kingdom to be The United Nations (UN) Shuvalov sends a clear mes-
Polish Deputy Interior Minis- to help with the flow of peo- welcomed safely, quickly and estimates that more than a mil- sage that we will hit oligarchs
ter Bartosz Grodecki. ple coming over the Ukrainian free of charge, she said. lion people have fled Ukraine and individuals closely associ-
"Our expanded Ukraine border. "The United Kingdom since Russian President Vlad- ated with the Putin regime and
Family Scheme is now fully The Home Office said a stands to shoulder with Ukrai- imir Putin ordered the attack his barbarous war. We won't
open and to see the first peo- new pop-up Visa Application nians, providing humanitarian last week. stop here. Our aim is to crip-
ple who will apply was wonder- Centre in Rzeszow, Poland, practical support," she added. "Many relatives of UK resi- ple the Russian economy and
ful. While we want people to be has also been opened and the The visa, which was initially dents still do not qualify under starve Putin's war machine,
able to return to their homes at combined total number of visa intended for immediate family, the family visa, the community she said.
the end of this diabolical inva- appointments in the region has been expanded to include sponsorship programme will The minister also plans to
sion, giving thousands of peo- will increase to 6,000 from parents, grandparents and sib- take time to set up, and there establish a so-called Oligarch
ple a route to the UK is the right next week. lings. A separate sponsorship is still no provision for people Taskforce of ministers and offi-
thing to do, she said. "The British government scheme will also allow individ- in Britain to help Ukrainian cials from across UK govern-
The whole of the UK is will do everything it can to uals and organisations to bring friends," the Labour Party said. ment departments as an expert
united in our condemnation support the Ukrainian people Ukrainians to the UK. On Thursday, the Liberal group to coordinate sanctions,
of Russia's barbaric and cold- at this critical moment as they British Prime Minister Democrats suggested the gov- helping build cases against the Further details in this regard can be seen at https://govtprocurement.delhi.gov.in
blooded actions and the gov- fight for freedom, Patel said, Boris Johnson has said the ernment should seize proper- list of oligarchs it has identified ISSUED BY P.R.O. (WATER) Sd/-
ernment is doing everything ahead of her visit to Poland. UK could take in 200,000 or ties owned by oligarchs close to as targets. AGENCIES Advt. No. J.S.V./2021-22/1205 Executive Engineer(T)M-5
to $631.527 bn
NDB puts on hold all new transactions in Russia Rupee slumps 23 paise to close at 76.17 against US dollar MUMBAI: India’s forex
BEIJING: The New Devel- compliance standards as an former Chinese Vice Minister to put the projects in Russia reserves declined by $1.425
opment Bank (NDB) of the international institution , it for Finance, Jin Liqun. on hold, the AIIB said it is a MUMBAI: The Sensex and billion to $631.527 billion for
BRICS bloc has put all new said. “Our Bank is actively multilateral organisation cre- Nifty lurched lower for the third NSE NIFTY BSE SENSEX the week ended in February
transactions in Russia on hold The NDB was established monitoring the situation and ated by an international treaty, day running on Friday, in lock- Intra-day on March 4, 2022 Intra-day on March 4, 2022
25 due to a dip in currency
citing the “unfolding uncer- by Brazil, Russia, India, China assessing its impact on AIIB’s and adherence to international step with global equities, as risk- assets, according to the Reserve
tainties and restrictions”, and South Africa (BRICS) to operations and our members’ law lies at the very core of our off sentiment prevailed amid Bank of India data released
amidst the Ukraine crisis. mobilise resources for infra- economies” as the Ukraine institution”. Russia stepping up its military -768.87
on Friday.
-252.70
The NDB’s move came a structure and sustainable war unfolded, a press release “AIIB Management offensive against Ukraine. (-1.53%)
Previous
(-1.40%)
Previous The overall reserves had
day after the Asian Infrastruc- development projects in posted on the bank’s website believes that multilateralism A depreciating rupee, ele- High: close: High: close: increased by $2.762 billion to
55,013.27 55,102.68
ture Investment Bank (AIIB) BRICS and other emerging said. provides the best framework vated oil prices and heavy sell- Open:
16,456.00 16,498.05 Open: $632.952 billion in the previ-
put on hold all its projects in economies and developing “We, the Management, will for countries to cooperate in ing by foreign investors also 16,339.45 54,653.59 ous reporting week.
Russia and its ally Belarus. countries. do our utmost to safeguard dealing with common chal- contributed to the decline, trad- During the reporting week,
The New Development On Thursday, the China- the financial integrity of AIIB, lenges and supporting devel- ers said. the foreign currency assets
Bank (NDB) applies sound based AIIB put on hold all its against the backdrop of the opment,” it said. The 30-share BSE Sensex Close (FCA) declined by $2.228 bil-
Close:
banking principles in all its projects in Russia and its ally evolving economic and finan- “As the war in Ukraine opened weak and slumped over 16,245.35
54,333.81 lion to $564.832 billion.
Low: 16,133.80
operations, as stated in its Belarus. cial situation,” it said. unfolds, AIIB extends its 1,200 points to the day’s low Low: 53,887.72 Expressed in dollar terms,
Articles of Agreement, a The bank’s decision was “Under these circum- thoughts and sympathy to of 53,887.72, before recouping 9am 10 11 12 1pm 2 3 4 9am 10 11 12 1pm 2 3 4 the foreign currency assets
statement by the bank posted regarded as noteworthy con- stances, and in the best inter- everyone affected. Our hearts some losses to close at 54,333.81, KBK Infographics include the effect of apprecia-
on its website on Thursday sidering that Russia is its third- ests of the Bank, Management go out to all who are suffer- down by 768.87 points or 1.40 tion or depreciation of non-
said. largest shareholder. India is has decided that all activities ing,” it said. per cent. tumbling up to 5.05 per cent. consumer discretionary goods US units like the euro, pound
In light of unfolding uncer- the second-largest shareholder relating to Russia and Belarus “AIIB stands ready to Similarly, the broader NSE In contrast, Dr Reddy’s Lab- and services, consumer dura- and yen held in the foreign
tainties and restrictions, NDB after China. are on hold and under review,” extend financing flexibly Nifty slumped 252.70 points or oratories, ITC, Tech Mahin- bles and realty taking the big- exchange reserves.
has put new transactions in Former RBI Governor the release said. and quickly and support 1.53 per cent to end at 16,245.35. dra, UltraTech Cement, Sun gest hit, tanking as much as 3.40 The value of the gold
Russia on hold , it said. Urjit Patel is the Vice Presi- The bank has financed members who have been Titan, Maruti Suzuki, Asian Pharma and Wipro were among per cent. reserves continued its north-
NDB will continue to dent for Investment Opera- several projects in Russia and adversely impacted by the Paints, Mahindra & Mahin- the gainers, spurting as much as The rupee slumped 23 paise ward journey and increased by
conduct business in full con- tions of Beijing headquartered Belarus. war, directly or indirectly,” the dra, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj 2.95 per cent. to close at 76.17 against the US $958 million to $42.467 billion
formity with the highest in AIIB. The bank is headed by Explaining its decision release said. PTI Finance and Axis Bank were All BSE sectoral indices fin- dollar on Friday. PTI in the reporting week, the data
the biggest drags on the Sensex, ished lower, with auto, metal, showed. PTI
International crude oil prices shot above $120 a barrel for the first time
desire, but now with this crisis
NEW DELHI: The government which has come up, it is also a
will take a call on the IPO of the very dynamic situation. We are
in nine years on Thursday before retreating a little to $111 on Friday country’s largest insurer LIC in
the “best interest of the inves-
closely watching (the situation)
and since you know you are
tors”, a senior official said on Fri- dealing with the market all the
OUR CORRESPONDENT Oil prices have been on the that are a cause of concern. day as it is closely watching the time, so we have to be watchful
boil ever since Russia put its Domestic fuel prices - which market amid volatility caused by and make our strategy accord-
NEW DELHI: Petrol and die- forces on the Ukraine border are directly linked to interna- the Russia-Ukraine war. ingly,” Pandey stressed.
sel prices, which have been on a last month. They spiked after it tional oil prices as India imports DIPAM Secretary Tuhin He also said the govern-
freeze for the past four months invaded the central Asian nation 85 per cent of its oil needs - have Kanta Pandey said that while pated events which have taken ment is guided by professional
in view of assembly elections in on fears that oil and gas supplies not been revised for a record 120 the government’s desire is to over right now. We are closely advisors and whatever decision
states like Uttar Pradesh, need from energy giant Russia could days in a row. come out with the Initial Public watching the market and cer- is taken, it will be in the best
to be increased by over Rs 12 be disrupted, either by the con- Rates are supposed to be Offer (IPO) of the state-owned tainly whatever the government interest of the investors and the
per litre by March 16 for fuel flict in Ukraine or retaliatory revised on a daily basis but state- life insurer in the current fiscal, will do, we will do in the best stakeholders.
retailers to break even. western sanctions. owned fuel retailers IOC, BPCL it is a “dynamic situation”. interest of the investors and also “LIC is not really any strate-
International crude oil Russia makes up for a third and HPCL froze rates on sooner Through the IPO of Life the IPO,” Pandey, Secretary of gic investment but yes it is a very
prices shot above $120 a barrel of Europe’s natural gas and did electioneering to elect a new Insurance Corporation (LIC), Department of Investment important event, as LIC being a
for the first time in nine years about 10 per cent of global oil government in Uttar Pradesh, the government aims to garner and Public Asset Management very old organisation to wider
on Thursday before retreating production. About a third of Punjab and three other states over Rs 60,000 crore in the cur- (DIPAM), said. public ownership. This is also
a little to $111 on Friday, but Russian gas supplies to Europe started. rent fiscal to meet its revised dis- Speaking at the seventh one of the important objectives
the gulf between cost and retail 2012, according to information 7 and the counting of votes is usually travel through pipelines Petrol costs Rs 95.41 a litre investment target of Rs 78,000 National Conference on Eco- of the government. We have
rates has only widened. from the Petroleum Planning slated for March 10. crossing Ukraine. in Delhi and diesel is priced crore. nomics of Competition Law, brought in several listings in the
With international oil prices and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of “Auto fuel net marketing But for India, Russian at Rs 86.67. This price is after However, in the wake of 2022, he also said the govern- recent past like Railtel, IRCTC,
- on which domestic fuel retails the oil ministry. This compares margin is minus Rs 4.92 per supplies account for a very accounting for the excise duty the market volatility due to the ment’s desire to come up with among others,” Pandey said.
are directly benchmarked - to an average of $81.5 per bar- litre on March 3, 2022, and Rs small percentage. While India cut and a reduction in the VAT Ukraine-Russia war, there might the IPO of the state-owned He also said that it is because
spiking in the last two months, rel price of the Indian basket of 1.61 in Q4 FY22-to-date,” ICICI imported 43,400 barrels per day rate by the state government. be a rethink on the timing of the insurer this fiscal year itself. of the LIC IPO proposal that one
state-owned fuel retailers “need crude oil at the time of freezing Securities said. “However, net of oil from Russia in 2021 (about Before these tax reductions, LIC share sale. The financial year is ending crore new demat accounts have
a massive price hike of Rs 12.1 of petrol and diesel prices in margin is likely to plummet to 1 per cent of overall its imports), petrol price had touched an all- “There are certain unantici- on March 31. been opened.
per litre on or before March 16, early November last year. minus Rs 10.1 per litre on March coal imports from Russia at 1.8 time high of Rs 110.04 a litre
2022, just to breakeven and a “With state elections getting 16 and minus Rs 12.6 on April million tonnes in 2021 made and diesel came for Rs 98.42.
price hike of Rs 15.1 is required”
after including margins for oil
over next week, we expect daily
fuel price hikes to restart across
1 at latest international auto
fuel prices.” The brokerage said,
up for 1.3 per cent of all coal
imports. India also buys 2.5 mil-
These rates corresponded to
Brent soaring to a peak of $86.40 ArcelorMittal halts production
at Kryvyi Rih facility in Ukraine
firms, ICICI Securities said in both gasoline and diesel,” JP “steep price hikes are required lion tonnes of LNG a year from per barrel on October 26, 2021.
a report. Morgan said in a report. as the strength in gross refin- Gazprom of Russia. Brent was $82.74 on November
The basket of crude oil India The seventh and final phase ing margins does not suffice for While supplies at the 5, 2021, before it started to fall
buys rose to $117.39 per barrel of polling for the Uttar Pradesh sharp quarter-on-quarter fall in moment seem to be of little and touched $68.87 a barrel in
on March 3, the highest since legislative assembly is on March net auto fuel marketing margin”. worry for India, it is the prices December.
NEW DELHI: Steel giant tions in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine one-third of its normal pro-
Exporter ‘Sugar exports estimated to rise by 15% this year’ ArcelorMittal has stopped pro-
duction at its Kryvyi Rih facil-
(has been taken) in order to
ensure the safety and security
duction levels), the company
said in the statement issued
arrested for ity amid the ongoing conflict of our people and assets.” on Thursday.
India is the world’s second-largest sugar producer after Brazil between Ukraine and Russia. The company has been The steelmaker further
claiming fake In a statement, ArcelorMit-
tal, which is owned by Indian-
evaluating the situation on a
daily basis and production had
said it is deeply concerned
about the situation in Ukraine
ITC of `15.26 cr NEW DELHI: India’s sugar
exports are estimated to
7,93,000 tonnes in Gujarat and
4,53,000 tonnes in Tamil Nadu
ing states collectively pro-
duced 2.37 million tonnes in
origin industrialist Lakshmi
N Mittal, said “the decision
previously been reduced with
the plant operating at a techni-
and the threat to its employ-
ees and the entire Ukrainian
increase 15.38 per cent year- till February of the ongoing the said period, ISMA said in to idle its steelmaking opera- cal minimum (approximately population. PTI
MUMBAI: An exporter was on-year to 7.5 million tonnes marketing year. The remain- a statement. PTI
arrested by officials from the (MT) in the current marketing
Central GST Commissionerate year 2021-22, on likely rise in
at suburban Thane for allegedly demand for the Indian sweet-
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL KMDA TENDER NOTICE
e-NIT No. 12/SE/C-I/R&B/KMDA of
claiming fake input tax credit ener amid the possibility of a Online Bids
2021-22
are invited by The
(ITC) of Rs 15.26 crore, as per global deficit, industry body Superintending Engineer, R&B Sector,
Circle-I, KMDA, Unnayan Bhavan, Salt
an official statement on Friday. ISMA said on Friday. Lake City, Block-A, 5th floor, Kolkata-
700091, from bona fide, eligible,
The exporter is a director of The country has physically then, it added. reliable, resourceful firms
experienced contractors, for the work,
and
Borivali-based Corvette Trade- exported 4.2 MT of sugar till Sharing the latest sugar Sl. No., Name of Work, Estimated
Amount, Earnest Money, Completion
link and had claimed the ITC February of the current mar- production figures, ISMA said period, (1) Construction of five
based on bogus invoices of Rs keting year, against the export total production has reached numbers of culverts with approach
road at the southern side of Milan Mela
85 crore issued by fake entities, contracts already undertaken 25.28 million tonne during the premises from the service road on item
rate contract basis with two years of
the statement said. for shipment of six million October-February period of maintenance and Defect Liability
Period, Rs.1,70,46,810/-, Rs.3,40,936/-,
An investigation was initi- tonne, it said. the ongoing 2021-22 market- 30 days, (2) Construction of one culvert
at the northern side with approach
ated based on inputs received Sugar marketing year runs ing year, up by 7.68 per cent road of the Milan Mela premises on
item rate contract basis with two years
from Delhi Customs, which was from October to September. from 23.48 million tonne of maintenance and Defect Liability
Period., Rs.37,56,842/-, Rs.75,137/-, 30
further developed by officers of India is the world’s second- sugar in the year-ago period. days, Last date & time for Online Bid
Thane Commissionerate, it said. largest sugar producer after Sugar production in Submission: 12.03.2022 upto 12:00
hrs., for details contact the above office
The firm was engaged in Brazil. Uttar Pradesh, the country’s or visit both websites.
www.kmdaonline.org
(KMDA-851)
export of footwear and had According to the Indian top sugar-producing state, www.wbtender.gov.in
availed GST ITC fraudulently Sugar Mills Association remained lower at 6.86 mil- ICA-T4075(3) / 2022 ICA-T4053(3) / 2022
on the basis of bogus invoices (ISMA), “India will export 7.5 lion tonnes during the Octo- GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
issued by non-existent entities million tonne sugar in the cur- ber-February period of this
from Delhi. rent season, as against six mil- marketing year, as against 7.42 ICA-T4020(3) / 2022
The company had used lion tonne estimated earlier.” million tonnes in the year-ago
this fake ITC for payment of Higher exports from India period.
IGST for exports through ICD are possible as the International However, sugar produc-
Tughlakabad, Delhi and had Sugar Organisation (ISO) in its tion in Maharashtra, the
subsequently claimed IGST report has indicated a global country’s second-largest pro-
refund from customs on the fake deficit of around 1.93 MT ducing state, rose to 9.71 mil-
ITC so used, the statement said. for the marketing year 2021- lion tonnes from 8.48 million
The director of the company 22 (October-September) and tonnes; while that in Kar- ICA-T4070(3) / 2022
was arrested on Thursday, it said interest of exporters to buy nataka, the country’s third-
without revealing the person’s more Indian sugar, it said. largest producing state, rose
identity. The director has been Indian exporters are likely to 5.08 million tonnes from
remanded to judicial custody of to ship another 1.2-1.3 MT in 4.08 million tonnes in the said
14 days by a local court. March, taking the total physi- period.
This case is part of an anti- cal exports to 5.4-5.5 MT by Sugar production reached
evasion drive launched by
CGST, Mumbai Zone against
the tax evaders and fraudsters,
the statement said. CGST Thane GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL ICA-T4009(3) / 2022 ICA-T4068(2) / 2022
Commissionerate alone has WEST BENGAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE ICA-T4063(3) / 2022
detected tax evasion of Rs 1,238 N. I. T No.113 of A.G.M (Engg.)-III of 2021-22 GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
crore, recovered Rs 20 crore and Sealed Tender is invited for the works having experienced in
arrested seven people in the last from any Govt. Organization. Last date of receiving applica-
six months. tion- 17.03.2022 upto 2.00 P.M. All other information and details
The CGST department is may be obtained from the office of the A.G.M (Engg.)-III, WB
using data-mining, data anal- HIDCO at HIDCO BHABAN, 35-1111 MAR, New Town, Kolkata.
ysis and network analysis tools Sd- Addl. General Manager(Eng-III),
to identify potential tax evaders WB HIDCO
and fraudsters, it said, adding
that the drive will be intensi-
fied in coming days. PTI
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL ICA-T4061(2) / 2022
ICA-T4028(2) / 2022
KMDA TENDER NOTICE
e-NIT No: 10/SE/C-I/R&B/KMDA of
2021-2022 Sl. No.05 (2nd Call)
Online bids is invited by the ICA-T4086(4) / 2022
Superintending Engineer, R&B Sector,
Circle-I, KMDA, Unnayan Bhavan, 5th
Floor, Block-A, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-
700091, from bona fide, eligible,
reliable, resourceful firms and
experienced contractors, for the work,
Name of Work, Estimated Cost,
Earnest Money deposit, Completion
period, 5. Painting of Pier, Pier Cap,
Crash barrier etc. of MAA Flyover
(restricted areas)., Rs.1,31,27,102/-,
Rs.2,62,542/-, 15 days, Last date and
Time for Online Bid Submission:
26.03.2022 upto 12:00 hrs., for details
contact the above office or visit both
websites.
www.kmdaonline.org
www.wbtenders.gov.in
(KMDA-847)
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
ABRIDGED
ICA-T4076(3) / 2022 ICA-T4066(2) / 2022 NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER NO:
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL ICA-T4057(3) / 2022 WBNKDA/01/ T.A TO C.E/NKDA of 2021-22
WEST BENGAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE e-Tender has been invited on 02/03/2022 for the following
N. I. T No.- 67 of A. G. M. (E)-II of 2021-2022 work: Repairing of Bituminous Road including profile correction
WB HIDCO invites online item rate open tender in two bid system for “Up-gradation
and Strengthening of Northern Side Main Carriageway of Street No.-3333 (Hatisala at Street no. 943, 945 & 898 in AA-III-G under NKDA
bound lane) by providing Bituminous layer stretch from Siris Bagan to Intersection Estimated Amount: Rs. 21,25,281.00
of Street No.-852 and 3333 in Action Area-IIIA, IIIB and IIIC, New Town, Kolkata”
for resourceful bonafide Govt. Contactors and eligible outsiders in the manner as Last date & time of submission of technical and
described in the detailed tender notice available on http://wbtenders.gov.in on financial bid (On-line): 04/04/2022 up to 3:00P.M.
and from 05.03.2022 at 11.00 A. M.
Corrigendum / Addendum, if any to this e-tender would appear only on above Details available on Website: https://wbtenders.gov.in& www.
Website and not be published. nkd amar.org and the office notice board of NKDA
Addl. General Manager (Engg.) - II
WB HIDCO Executive Engineer and T.A.To C.E./NKDA
ICA-T4048(3) / 2022 ICA-T4044(3) / 2022
ICA-T4081(3) / 2022
12 mp Sport millenniumpost
SATURDAY, 5 MARCH, 2022 | NEW DELHI
The 5000 odd spectators saw one of the most flamboyant batters in
ing the Indian Super League
(ISL) Winner's Shield after a
India 2-0 ahead against Denmark Indian women's team scripts history with maiden medal
MUSCAT: The race walking utes 22 seconds. This was the Indian wom- when he was disqualified but he Athletics U-20 Championships
NEW DELHI: Yuki Bhambri trio of Bhawna Jat, Ravina and The experienced Bhawna en's team's first medal in the would not have won the gold in Nairobi six months ago, was
returned to Davis Cup action Munita Prajapati scripted his- Jat, a Tokyo Olympian, was 61-year history of the World even if he had crossed the fin- at 11th position at the halfway
with a commanding win while tory by winning the country's 21st with a time of 1:43:08 and Athletics Race Walking Team ish line first as he was handed mark but he gradually pulled
Ramkumar Ramanathan did maiden women's 20km team 20-year-old Munita Prajapati Championships. a 60-minute penalty after his himself up to lead the pack
not even need his 'A game' medal, a bronze, at the World finished 26th in 1:45:03. The men's team had already third red card. after the 9km mark. Lying third
to emerge victorious as India Athletics Race Walking Team The team medals are decided won a medal -- also a bronze -- He would certainly have behind two Chinese walkers at
grabbed a 2-0 lead in the World Championships here on Friday. after taking into account the in 2012. Earlier in the day, Amit been in the top 10 had he the start of the final kilometer,
Group I Play-off tie against China and Greece won the overall performance of the com- Khatri led the field at the final not received his fourth red Khatri stepped up the pace and
Denmark, here on Friday. gold and silver respectively. peting athletes of a country. kilometer but was disqualified card -- which resulted in his shot into the lead. However, he
Taking full advantage of Ravina produced the best "The hard work that we put after receiving his fourth red disqualification. also picked up three red cards
the Danish player's discomfort finish by an Indian in the wom- in at the national camp has paid card in the U-20 men's 10km The 18-year-old Khatri, who in addition to the one shown to
on the low bounce grass court, en's 20km event at 14th spot off," Jat said after the historic event. had won a silver in the 10000m him earlier, according to Athlet-
Ramkumar cruised to a 6-3 with a time of one hour 40 min- medal. Khatri was leading the field race walk event at the World ics Federation of India. AGENCIES
6-2 win over Christian Siggs-
gaard, ranked as low as 824, in
the opening singles of the tie at India's Yuki Bhambri plays against Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark during Ash Barty withdraws from Indian WI pull off thriller to stun
NZ by 3 runs in WC opener
Delhi Gymkhana Club. their Davis Cup World Group 1 play off match, in New Delhi, Friday
Cricket world can't believe Warne no more Betis host Atlético amid 5-team
Superstars of world cricket paid rich tributes to Warne, one of the all-time greats of the fight for Champions League
game, who died at the age of 52 due to suspected heart attack in Thailand on Friday BARCELONA, SPAIN: For
several years, Real Betis deliv-
NEW DELHI: The cricket fra- lute legend and champion of World Cup-winning India showmanship, will to win from ered an attractive, attack-first
ternity across the globe was shell our game has left us. RIP Shane opener Gautam Gambhir any position and his incredible style of soccer that succeeded
shocked by the sudden demise Warne .still can't believe it," tweeted: "Very few can match skill," Cummins said. in pulling off the occasional
of Australian spin legend Shane Rohit said in a tweet. their attitude with raw talent. "Players all over the world big win but also left its defense
Warne on Friday, with players, Rohit's predecessor, Virat #ShaneWarne made bowling owe him so much for what he exposed to some humbling
both past and present, left "lost Kohli, who turned out in his look like magic! RIP." has brought to cricket. He had losses.
for words" and "devastated" by milestone 100th Test against Not just Indians, Warne's a huge affect on all he met. He Manuel Pellegrini has
the tragedy. Sri Lanka at Mohali on Friday, untimely death has shocked transcended cricket. RIP King." changed that since taking over
Superstars of world cricket described Warne as a the "great- world cricket. "RIP LEGEND at the start of last season. The
paid rich tributes to Warne, est to turn the cricket ball". Another legend Adam Gil- #ShaneWarne," West Indies former Manchester City and
one of the all-time greats of the "Life is so fickle and unpre- christ, who combined with cricketer Chris Gayle wrote on Real Madrid coach has forged
game, who died at the age of 52 dictable. I cannot process the Warne to orchestrate innu- his Twitter page. Betis into a complete team this
due to suspected heart attack in passing of this great of our sport merable dismissals of batters Former and current Pakistan campaign, one that can score
Thailand on Friday. and also a person I got to know Shane Warne PTI around the world for many years cricketers too paid rich tributes in bunches while protecting
"Shocked, stunned & mis- off the field. RIP #goat. Great- in the Australian team, also paid to the spin magician. its area. four points adrift. scored 13 times, with Willian
erable Will miss you Warnie," est to turn the cricket ball," he ners, the man who made spin a heart-wrenching tribute to the "Find it hard to believe. Such The result has put the Only two of that pack will José chipping in with 10 more
Tendulkar, whose rivalry with tweeted. cool, superstar Shane Warne is departed cricket great. a devastating loss for the cricket Seville-based club in a tight join Madrid and Sevilla, the goals.
Warne was the stuff of legend, BCCI secretary Jay Shah also no more. Life is very fragile, but "Numb. The highlight of my world. He literally inspired gen- fight for a top-four finish in the only teams left with realistic Atlético, meanwhile, has
said. paid his condolences on the this is very difficult to fathom. cricketing career was to keep erations with his magical leg Spanish league — and the prize chances to win the league title, allowed more goals (34) than
"There was never a dull Australian great's passing away. My heartfelt condolences to wicket to Warnie. Best seat in spin. You'll forever be missed of a Champions League berth. in Europe’s top club competi- 10 other league teams, some-
moment with you around, on "Terribly shocked and sad- his family, friends and fans all the house to watch the maestro #ShaneWarne. My heart and The attacking prowess of tion next season. thing unthinkable for Simeone,
or off the field. Will always trea- dened to hear the news of leg- around the world." at work. Have often felt a tad prayers goes to his family, Betis will be up against Atlé- With a deep squad featur- who over his decade in charge
sure our on field duels & off field endary spinner Shane Warne Former India cricketer selfish, that Heals (Ian Healy) friends, and fans. #legend," tico Madrid on Sunday, a tough ing the passing and leadership has made a strong defense the
banter. You always had a special passing away. My heartfelt con- Suresh Raina too offered his and I pretty much exclusively Pakistan captain Babar Azam test for the surprisingly shaky of midfield pair Sergio Canales foundation of winning titles.
place for India & Indians had a dolences to his family, friends condolences. are the only ones who had that wrote. Warne's good mate and defense of Diego Simeone’s and Nabil Fekir, Betis has the Atlético has improved of
special place for you. Gone too and fans. Om Shanti." "At loss of words to hear thrill and pleasure at Test level. contemporary, Shoaib Akhtar team. second-best attack in the Span- late. On either side of its 1-1
young!" Tendulkar added. Former India opener Viren- about the demise of our cricket- Rip Warnie." Australia Test cap- said it will take a long time to Betis enters the weekend in ish league. Its 48 goals are only draw with Manchester United
India captain Rohit Sharma der Sehwag, who had many a ing legend Shane Warne, he was tain Pat Cummins said Warne heal from this terrible loss. third place, but with Atlético behind Madrid’s 52. in the Champions League, it has
said he still can't fathom that the duels with Warne during his always magical on the field. May lit up the cricket world with his "It's going to take a long time and Barcelona only one point Striker Juanmi Jiménez is kept clean sheets in consecutive
legend is no more. playing days, said he "cannot peace be with you. My heartfelt aura and showmanship. to get over this loss. Legendary behind. Real Sociedad trails having his best season with a league victories over Osasuna
"I'm truly lost for words here, believe it." condolences to his family and "Hard to fathom. We all idol- #ShaneWarne is not with us Betis by two points and Villar- team-high 16 goals in all com- and Celta Vigo by a combined
this is extremely sad. An abso- "One of the greatest spin- loved ones. #ShaneWarne." ised Warnie growing up for his anymore," Akhtar said. AGENCIES real is also in striking distance, petitions. Borja Iglesias has score of 5-0. AGENCIES
millenniumpost
NEW DELHI | SATURDAY, 5 MARCH, 2022 Leisure mp 13
‘I don’t believe in
planning my career’
Jaideep Ahlawat gained widespread popularity after
headlining the 2020 Prime Video series ‘Paatal Lok’
A
following the massive success for films like ‘Raazi’ and
of ‘Paatal Lok’, the actor said, Congress leader on Thurs-
“I don’t believe in planning my Netflix anthology ‘Lust day shared a video show- Ajay Singh, a state
career, I don’t think ‘Where can Stories’, will be next ing a woman from Madhya Congress leader,
I go next from here?’ I just wait Pradesh who was apparently stuck
for good stories. You don’t choose seen in ‘Bloody Brothers’ in Ukraine singing the praises of Bol- tweeted the video
scripts, often scripts choose you.” lywood actor Sonu Sood for lending in which the woman
“I believe in working with a Jaggi (Ahlawat) and Daljeet (Ayyub) a helping hand.
good team. If you work with good whose lives spin out of control when Ajay Singh, a state Congress who hails from MP is
co-actors, your work becomes a tragic car accident occurs. leader, tweeted the video in which heard talking about the
easy. My attempt is to be a part of “What follows is a series of lies to the woman who hails from Rewa actor’s philanthropy
good stories and to do something conceal the truth, however, as more district of MP is heard talking about
new constantly,” he added. lies are told and more people get the actor’s philanthropy.
Ahlawat was speaking at the vir- involved, it becomes impossible for Hello, I am Shrishti Singh. We government has launched “opera-
tual trailer launch of ‘Bloody Broth- the two brothers to escape the bloody boarded a train. Sonu Sood’s team tion Ganga” to rescue the Indians
ers’, the upcoming dark comedy mess unharmed,” the official synopsis has helped us hugely.... It guided us stranded in Ukraine amid the Rus-
which also features ‘Article 15’ star of the show reads. at every moment. Look how many sian invasion, and deputed four
Zeeshan Ayyub. Ahlawat said he easily gelled with students are sitting around -- all are central ministers for overseeing the
Directed by Shaad Ali and Ayyub as he is a long-time admirer of Indians,” the woman, who seemed evacuation from eastern Europe.
backed by Applause Entertain- the ‘Tandav’ actor’s work. to be somewhere near Ukraine’s bor- The Congress leader in his
ment in association with BBC “We had a mutual respect and ders, said. “The train is packed with tweet also congratulated Sood and
Studios India, the show is the love for each other’s work and process Indians. Sonu Sood is guiding us his team for their work. Sood had
Indian adaptation of British even before we began working on every moment. He worked day in earlier come in for praise when he
mystery thriller ‘Guilt’. this project. There was no difficulty and day out (to help the stranded helped scores of migrant labourers
The series chronicles in building that chemistry,” he said. Indian nationals),” she added. who were trying to return to their
the story of two Ayyub said their off-screen chem- The woman’s praise for the actor home states during the coronavirus-
brothers, istry is palpable even on screen. PTI came at a time when the Indian induced lockdown in 2020. PTI
A
makes history by becoming the
A
rmaan Malik’s sin- first artist from India to fea-
fter fueling the audi- gle ‘You’ has hit the ture on it. The platform that
ence’s excitement with ‘Jalsa’ will have a Grammy’s YouTube celebrates music from all over
its first look poster, channel for its digital perfor- the world now witnesses music
Prime Video recently unveiled global premiere mance series Global Spin which from India and that is a huge
the gripping teaser of the on Amazon Prime celebrates global music. Mark- and unprecedented milestone
much-awaited drama thriller, ing India on the world map, for Indian music. The young
Jalsa, starring Vidya Balan and Video on 18 March the multilingual singer is singer represents the county at
Shefali Shah. The teaser takes in India and across the country’s first icon to the forum that honours the inter-
the audience into the intense grace the global series national community of artists.
word of ‘Jalsa’ that is full of
240 countries and that spotlights artists Armaan says, “It’s truly an
thrill, giving us a sneak peek territories worldwide worldwide and cel- honour to be recognized by the
into what lies ahead in this ebrates creators Recording Academy and fea-
highly engaging and captivat- Jalsa is jointly produced by and their home tured as the first Indian artist on
ing tale. Replete with spell- Bhushan Kumar & Krishan countries. the Grammys’ Global Spin series!
binding performances and Kumar (T-Series), Vikram Initiated in 2020, Music is the only thing that
a nerve-wracking storyline, Malhotra & Shikhaa Sharma ‘Grammys Global transcends all borders regard-
‘Jalsa’ promises to keep you at (Abundantia Entertainment) Spin’ is a concert series less of any barriers, and I’m glad
the edge, leaving you intrigued and Suresh Triveni. The film produced by the Record- I’ve gotten the opportunity to
for more. features a stellar ensemble of ing Academy to pro- showcase my music to a global
‘Jalsa’ will have a global actors like Vidya Balan, Shefali mote global music. In audience, through the most
premiere on Amazon Prime Shah, Manav Kaul, Rohini Hat- a bid to promote diver- prestigious music platform in
Video on 18 March in India tangadi, Iqbal Khan, Vidhatri sity the series showcases the world. Hope everyone enjoys
and across 240 countries and Bandi, Shrikant Mohan Yadav, acts from this acoustic performance of my
territories worldwide. Shafeen Patel, and Surya Kasib- latest English single ‘You’.”
Directed by Suresh Triveni, hatla. MPOST