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Editorial: Legal Lifelines ‘Chargesheet in Maliwal’s case against Bibhav reveal inconsistencies’ No alliance for J&K Assembly polls: NC chief Abdullah

B’desh: Yunus to take oath as head Elections to 12 Rajya

Sabha seats from 9
of interim govt today, appeals for calm states on September 3: EC
OUR CORRESPONDENT and restraint during this dreams of the youth who
transitional period. The po- have been at the forefront OUR CORRESPONDENT
DHAKA: Bangladesh is set litical landscape in Bangla- of the recent struggle. The
to witness a significant desh has been marred by transition has not been NEW DELHI: Elections to
political shift as Nobel lau- violence and unrest in re- without challenges. Gen 12 vacant Rajya Sabha
reate Mohammad Yunus cent weeks. Zaman acknowledged in- seats in nine states will be
prepares to take oath as Reports indicate that at cidents of looting and an- held on September 3, the
the head of the country’s in- least 469 people have lost archy following Hasina’s Election Commission said
terim government on Thurs- their lives in the nearly three ouster, with police forces on Wednesday. Ten Rajya
day. weeks since the protests becoming “totally dysfunc- Sabha seats fell vacant as
The development comes began in July. The situation tional.” the sitting members, includ-
in the wake of Prime Min- escalated dramatically with The military, along with ing Union ministers Piyush
ister Sheikh Hasina’s res- the recovery of 29 bodies of navy and air force troops, Goyal, Sarbananda Sonow-
ignation and subsequent Awami League party sup- has been struggling to fill al and Jyotiraditya Scindia, jya Sabha seat and primary gress) and Biplab Kumar
departure from the country, sured that the armed forces ry Day.” He urged all seg- porters across the country the security void left by were elected to the Lok membership of the party. Deb (BJP).
following intense anti-gov- would provide full support ments of society, including on Tuesday alone. the police’s absence. In Sabha. Besides Goyal, Sonowal The notification for the
ernment protests led by the to the 84-year-old econo- students, political parties, Former Prime Minister response to the security Bypolls are also being held and Scindia, the other Rajya Rajya Sabha elections will
Students Against Discrim- mist as he assumes this and the general public, to Khaleda Zia, who was re- breakdown, newly-appoint- for two seats in Telangana Sabha members who won be issued on August 14 and
ination movement. Army crucial role during a turbu- maintain peace and refrain cently freed from house ed Inspector General of and Odisha. K Keshava Rao the parliamentary polls and the last date for filing of poll
chief Gen WakerUz-Zaman lent period in Bangladesh’s from destructive actions. arrest, echoed Yunus’ senti- Police Md Mainul Islam from Telangana resigned re- moved to the Lok Sabha papers is August 21, the
announced that the swear- history. “Let us not miss the ments for peace and recon- attributed the recent vio- cently from the House after are Kamakhya Prasad Tasa commission said. The sep-
ing-in ceremony for the Yunus, currently in Paris chance by going into any ciliation. lence and police casual- quitting the Bharat Rashtra (BJP), Misha Bharti (RJD), arate elections for each Ra-
interim government will and en route to Dhaka, has senseless violence. Vio- In her first public address ties to “unprofessional and Samithi (BRS) to join the Vivek Thakur (BJP), Deep- jya Sabha seat will be held
take place around 8 pm on made a fervent appeal for lence is our enemy. Please since 2018, Zia called for overly ambitious officials” Congress while Biju Janata ender Singh Hooda (Con- on September 3 and the re-
Thursday. calm and non-violence. In don’t create more enemies. rebuilding the nation with who violated human rights Dal (BJD) MP Mamata Mo- gress), Udayanraje Bhosle sults will be announced the
The advisory council, a statement, he congratu- Be calm and get ready to “love and peace” rather principles. He promised to hanta resigned from her Ra- (BJP), K C Venugopal (Con- same day.

Chaos continues in Bangladesh

which will support Yunus, lated the “brave students” build the country,” Yunus than “anger” or “revenge.” address these issues and
is expected to comprise 15 who spearheaded what he emphasised, highlighting She emphasised the im- restore professionalism
members. Gen Zaman as- termed “our Second Victo- the critical need for unity portance of fulfilling the within the force.

MAN GETS LIFE TERM

FOR BRUTAL RAPE,
Will political uncertainty threaten OUR CORRESPONDENT

DHAKA: Students carried

IndiaBangladesh economic cooperation?

MURDER OF 5-YEAR- out traffic management
OLD GIRL IN DELHI as volunteers for the sec-
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court ond consecutive day on
has sentenced a 25-year- OUR CORRESPONDENT nomic cooperation that has Wednesday in Bangladesh,
old man to life imprison- flourished between the two as a top police official
ment for raping and bat- DHAKA: Amid chaos in neighbouring countries in called on every member of
tering to death a 5-year-old Bangladesh, authorities led recent years. Regardless of the police force to resume
girl in 2017, observing the by the Army are making who forms the government their duties gradually and
“brutality” showed his crim- efforts to restore normalcy in Bangladesh democrati- maintain law and order.
inal bent of mind. Addition- and smooth the path to a cally, there have been infor- Chaos reigned supreme in
al Sessions Judge Amit new interim government. mal diplomatic signals to Bangladesh after the fall of
Sahrawat was hearing a Indications from Dhaka the Modi government indi- the Sheikh Hasina govern-
case against the man who suggest that the new re- cating a desire to avoid con- ment on Monday, with po- ment at several places, the and facilities across the
was a juvenile at the time gime will likely avoid a frontation with India and lice absent from their duty Dhaka Tribune newspaper country on Tuesday, re-
of the offence and now confrontational approach strengthen the relationship. to keep law and order or reported. sulting in numerous police
tried as an adult offender. toward India. This marks a new chapter manage traffic, local media “The police are friends of casualties, which have led
The bench found the man As dramatic events un- for Bangladesh, and the reports said. the people and work for the to this unprecedented situ-
guilty of committing the folded rapidly amid wide- the volatile situation there. its diplomatic relationship new government is likely to Additional Inspector Gen- public. We cannot imagine ation, the newspaper said.
offences of rape and mur- spread violent anti-govern- The Bangladesh Army is with its neighbour amid maintain the bilateral rela- eral of Police (AIG) A K M a society without the police. The authorities reconsti-
der. “In the present case, ment protests leading to also in contact with India’s the evolving political land- tionship for the benefit of Shahidur Rahman, who Therefore, I request our tuted the top positions of
the aggravating factors Sheikh Hasina’s fall and es- Ministry of External Affairs scape. After the ouster of mutual diplomatic ties. was appointed as the focal police members once the Rapid Action Battalion
against the Child in Conflict cape to India two days ago, (MEA). New Delhi is unlikely Sheikh Hasina, a steadfast The MEA has thus far person of the Bangladesh again to ignore rumours (RAB) and Dhaka Metro-
with Law are that firstly he New Delhi has maintained to take any steps that could ally of India, the contours of maintained a cautious Police on Tuesday to handle and return to their duties politan Police (DMP) on
has committed rape of a constant contact with the jeopardise mutual coopera- the proposed new interim stance, labelling the devel- the current crisis, called on in a phased manner, en- Wednesday.
child, just of about 5 years, Bangladesh Army. tion between the two coun- government in Bangladesh opments in Bangladesh as every member of the police suring that security ar- “AKM Shahidur Rahman
and thereafter mercilessly Following Bangladesh’s tries. Such actions could are yet to be finalised. an internal matter. force to resume their du- rangements are properly in has been appointed as
caused death of the said assurance to Prime Min- isolate India in Southeast A caretaker government, However, the sudden ties gradually and maintain place,” said Rahman, who Director General of RAB
child by hitting stones on ister Narendra Modi that Asian geopolitics, potential- supported by the military, change in government has public safety and law and has now been appointed while Md Mainul Hasan
her head,” the court said. attacks on the Hindu mi- ly benefiting China. may be necessary amid the introduced uncertainties, order. as the Director General of will replace Habibur Rah-
“The causation of such nority would be controlled, While Sheikh Hasina was political upheaval, which raising questions about the The students, including RAB in a fresh reshuffle on man as the commissioner
heinous offences itself ex- the situation improved on granted shelter in India, has significant implications impact on the long-standing members of Bangladesh Wednesday. of Dhaka Metropolitan Po-
plains the brutality caused Wednesday. External Af- the Union government will for India, both diplomatical- friendly relations between Scouts, were seen con- There were reports of lice,” news portal Prothom
by CCL and his criminal fairs Minister S Jaishankar facilitate the process of ar- ly and strategically. the two nations. A rise of re- trolling the traffic move- attacks on police stations Alo said.

Opposition demands scrutiny of

psychology which existed stated in Parliament on ranging political asylum for Questions remain about ligious fundamentalists in
at the time of the offence,” Tuesday that India was in her abroad. It remains to whether the current politi- the new government could
it added in its order dated constant touch with the be seen how New Delhi will cal uncertainty in Bangla- disrupt progress made in

Waqf Bill by Parliamentary panel

August 3. Bangladesh Army amid navigate the challenges of desh will disrupt the eco- bilateral relations.

US, Aus, Canada, Philippines stage naval & air OUR CORRESPONDENT on Thursday. Instead, the MP Sudip Bandyopadhya.

force manoeuvres in disputed South China Sea

administration will as- However, with Lok
NEW DELHI: Opposition par- sess the mood of the Lok Sabha’s department-relat-
ties have demanded that Sabha before deciding ed standing committees
the Waqf (Amendment) Bill whether to send the Bill yet to be constituted, the
OUR CORRESPONDENT in the IndoPacific region. operate together, enhancing be referred to a Parliamen- for Parliamentary review. House may need to form a
China has long claimed cooperation and interoper- tary standing committee Sources indicate that separate panel to scrutinise
MANILA: The United States, much of the South China ability between our armed for thorough scrutiny after there is a strong possibility the Bill if the government
Australia, Canada and the Sea, a key global trade and forces,” the commanders its introduction in the Lok the government may agree chooses this course of ac-
Philippines held air and na- security route, and vowed said. “The activity will be Sabha. to refer the Bill to a Parlia- tion.
val manoeuvres Wednesday to defend its territorial inter- conducted in a manner The request was made mentary panel, given that The Waqf (Amendment)
in what they said was a show ests at all costs. that is consistent with inter- during a meeting of the some Muslim organisations Bill proposes significant
of force to promote the rule Its claims overlap those of national law and with due Business Advisory Com- have expressed opposition changes to the current Act,
of law in the disputed South smaller coastal states, in- regard to the safety of nav- mittee, where the gov- to the proposed legislation. including ensuring repre-
China Sea, where China has cluding the Philippines and igation and the rights and ernment outlined its Notably, even parties sentation of Muslim wom-
increasingly asserted its ter- Vietnam, hampering their interests of other states.” legislative agenda. Parlia- typically supportive of the en and non-Muslims on
ritorial claims. and top military and de- and underscore our shared access to traditional fishing A Philippine military of- mentary Affairs Minister government’s agenda have waqf boards.
In an apparent response, fence commanders from dedication to upholding areas and disrupting oil and ficial said the navy ships Kiren Rijiju informed the voiced reservations about It also seeks to rename
China said it conducted air Australia, Canada and the international law and the gas exploration in their inter- and fighter jets would con- committee that the gov- the Bill. the Waqf Act, 1995, as the
and sea combat patrols on Philippines said in a joint rules-based order”. nationally recognised exclu- duct antisubmarine warfare ernment would not push Among those calling for Unified Waqf Management,
the same day. Adm. Sam- statement that they “stand They said they were stag- sive economic zones. “The drills, combined sea pas- for immediate discussion closer examination were Empowerment, Efficien-
uel Paparo, who heads the together to address com- ing the two-day exercises to naval and air force units of sage manoeuvres and com- or passage of the Bill fol- Congress MP Gourav Gogoi cy and Development Act,
US Indo-Pacific Command, mon maritime challenges uphold unhindered passage participating nations will munications checks. lowing its introduction and Trinamool Congress 1995.
2 Lucknow, Friday, 09 August 2024 Lucknow News (English Daily)

A Watershed
EDITORIAL
Legal Lifelines
Construction sites are one of the most risky of all work-
places. Accidents often happen, and some even go un-
reported. In most cases, workers are not aware of the
laws. Providing knowledge of free legal assistance that
workers can directly avail may help.
Providing free legal aid to construction workers at the SPEARHEADED BY DISTRICT COLLECTOR SANJAY AGRAWAL, MISSION JAL RAKSHA IN RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH,
construction site itself will help resolve issues to some
extent and create a better check on accidents. Provisions HAS BEEN DEPLOYING GIS TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO COMBAT WATER SCARCITY IN THE REGION
for making workers aware of labour inspectors already They say future wars are
exist. Regulations require that in case of an accident, water wars. With cities such
employers shall report to authorities. as Cape Town declaring
However, it is also important to make workers inde- themselves as “waterless”,
pendent so that no case goes inadequately dealt with. and given the fact that India
Thus, there should be mandatory provisions for includ- is the most populous coun-
ing details of free legal services and senior police offi- try in the world, there is an
cials’ working mobile numbers at conspicuous places at urgent need to save water.
the construction site, in a language understood by the Three out of four blocks of
workers and through pictures. It is also important to have Rajnandgaon district of Ch-
CCTV cameras at building sites. hattisgarh have “semi-crit-
The free legal aid system of India ensures that justice ical status”, according to
is available to the poor, downtrodden, and weaker sec- the latest report of Central
tions of society. Article 39A of the Constitution of India Groundwater Board. Owing
provides that the State to paddy being the major
shall ensure that the oper- Implementation of existing crop grown in the area, the
ation of the legal system laws, provision of free water problem had become
promotes justice on a basis legal aid to construction acute.
of equal opportunity and workers, and raising The need of the hour has
shall, in particular, provide awareness among them been a comprehensive wa-
free legal aid, by suitable are important to improve ter conservation mission.
legislations or schemes or safety standards and Mission Jal Raksha is a GIS
in any other way, to ensure responses in cases of technology and communi-
that opportunities for secur- accidents; Accidents ty-based water conserva-
ing justice are not denied on projects happen due tion mission in Rajnand-
to any citizen by reason of to various factors like gaon, Chhattisgarh and is
economic or other disabili- risky practices, lack of currently being spearhead-
ties. appropriate arrangements, ed by the District Collector
Legal aid facilities are poor administration etc. Sanjay Agrawal and CEO
widely provided in various of Zila Panchayat Suruchi
courts. There has been considerable and positive de- Singh.
velopment in this area. Current provisions mandate, as This programme is driven
per Section 30(2) of the Building and Other Construction primarily under Mahatma
Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Gandhi National Rural Em-
Service) Act, 1996 and Central and State Rules thereun- ployment Guarantee Act More than 5,300 ‘Jal, Swachhta Evam Fasal Sangosthi’ were organised in 1,645 villages of 813 gram panchayats
der, that every employer is required to keep exhibited no- (MGNREGA) in order to con- (906), Gully plug (292) etc. plans. They also discuss the strategy, the following steps ture Meets” were held by
tices containing prescribed particulars such as rates of serve water in Rajnandga- These structures are built importance of crop diversi- were taken: 4Recharge the district administration: More than 75,000
wages, hours of work, wage period, date of payment, and on district. by MGNREGA labourers— fication, different ways to structures built through Numerous farmers and in- recharge structures
names and addresses of the jurisdictional inspectors at Apart from MGNREGA, consisting 70 per cent of save water, etc. comprehensive scientific dustries were given a plat- have been built under
a conspicuous place. Mission Jal Raksha is a con- women. A total of 140 re- Apart from community study: form to discuss the mission the initiative to enhance
As per Section 39 of the BOCW Act, if an accident oc- vergence between many charge shafts in failed bore- consultations before start- By using satellite and and to engage with each water security and
curs in any establishment causing death or bodily injury, departments and sectors wells have also been built. ing the mission, an exten- high-resolution data, the other in order to promote promote sustainable
the employer is required to give notice thereof to the rele- such as Agriculture, Horti- All these recharge struc- sive feasibility study was exact locations and types nonwater intensive crops agriculture
vant authority, in such form and within such time as may culture, National Rural Live- tures have increased wa- done by the district admin- of recharge structures to be such as maize, soya, puls- Shakti se Jal Shakti”, Hary-
be prescribed. lihood Mission (NRLM), var- ter-holding capacity from istration. built were finalised. es, etc. ali Bahanis have taken out
The authority then enquires into the issue. Rule 210 un- ious NGOs, industries, etc. 70 lakh to 73 lakh cubic This included the follow- Massive Jal Andolan in Citizens are at the heart rallies, built soak-pits and
der the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regu- Mission Jal Raksha em- metres. ing: 4Targeting and base- Rajnandgaon city as well as of the Mission Jal Raksha. planted trees as well. Mis-
lation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Central ploys geospatial imaging Apart from this, rainwater line survey: The villages all gram panchayats of the All members of civil society sion Jal Raksha has had
Rules, 1998, refers to a similar notice. technology in order to build harvesting structures were were targeted based on district: More than 40 in- of Rajnandgaon are also undeniable positive out-
Depending on the kind of accident and the facts and recharge structures on a repaired, and 2,48,000 data from the Public Health dustries, 18,000 SHGs, 14 members of the Mission Jal comes:
circumstances, notices are to be sent to authorities such huge scale. Additionally, trees were planted, out of Engineering (PHE) Depart- NGOs, 700 schools and all Raksha group where they There had been a yearon-
as the board with which the building work involved in the project entails intensive which 1,00,000 trees were ment—villages which are departments of the district regularly post their contri- year increase of 2.73 me-
the accident was registered as a beneficiary; the Chief engagement with farmers planted purely through the water scarce and those were involved in order to butions. tres in the groundwater in
Inspector of Inspection of Building and Construction; the and teaching them effi- efforts of private compa- which lie on lineament frac- plant trees, adopt villages More than 40 industries, 2023, as opposed to 2022.
next of kin or other relatives of the building worker in- cient water management nies, NGOs, women belong- ture zones. and contribute to recharge 18,000 SHGs, 14 NGOs This reduced the risk of
volved in the accident; the officer in charge of the nearest techniques and sustainable ing to SHGs, various depart- Groundwater was mea- structures, apart from pro- and 41 departments of the over-extraction and land
police station; the District Magistrate, or, if the District agricultural practices to re- ments of the government, sured by the PHE Depart- viding high value maize district were involved in or- subsidence.
Magistrate so desires, to the delegated officer having ju- duce water usage. etc. ment in summer of 2022. seeds to farmers. der to plant trees, adopt This, in turn, ensured a
risdiction, inspectors, etc. Government and non-gov- Community engagement GIS study and preparation “Jal, Swachhta Evam villages and contribute to stable and sustainable sup-
However, such provisions are not sufficient as they ernmental organisations and consultation have of maps: Satellite images Fasal Sangosthi”: More recharge structures, make ply of groundwater for irri-
do not empower or make workers independent to fight have collaborated to exe- formed the cornerstone of like Sentinel 2B and ALOS than 5,300 meetings were and plant seedballs, pro- gation, drinking, and other
for themselves. In fact, workers are also ignorant about cute this initiative, combin- Mission Jal Raksha, as lo- Palsar DEM, along with organised in 1,645 villages vide high value maize seeds domestic purposes.
such laws. ing technical expertise with cal knowledge and owner- high-resolution photos, pro- of 813 gram panchayats to farmers, etc. Enhanced water securi-
Therefore, empowering workers with knowledge of grassroots participation ship of the mission by the vided valuable information for public consultation to All 813 gram panchayats ty: Conserved groundwater
free legal aid at the worksite itself will empower them to ensure both immediate public is essential. on topography, land use, explain the importance played a massive role in ensures a reliable source
to some extent by connecting them directly to the legal and long-term benefits. More than 5,300 meet- and land cover. of groundwater recharge, weekly meetings that were of water for domestic use,
system and aid. This mission employs ings were organised in After this, revenue maps present the proposed meth- held in order to sensitise reducing dependence on
Accidents on projects happen due to various factors the ideal of “Nari Shakti 1,645 villages of 813 gram were superimposed with ods and gather feedback. the villagers and help them external sources like rivers
like risky practices, lack of appropriate arrangements, se Jal Shakti” by involving panchayats for public con- various maps such as con- Here, villagers were ed- to contribute to the mis- or distant water supplies.
poor administration, lack of information, and safety women SHGs for leading sultation to explain the im- tour maps, fracture zone ucated on the topic of wa- sion. Each and every district Massive community par-
rules. Due to these factors, many construction workers a “Jal Andolan” and build- portance of groundwater maps, etc. to pointedly in- ter table decline. In these official has contributed to ticipation has ensured that
are exposed to accidents. ing various recharge struc- recharge, present the pro- tensify where maximum meetings, a crop diversi- the massive plantations in this becomes a “Jal An-
It becomes a vital responsibility of authorities and or- tures. More than 75,000 posed methods and gather recharge will happen. fication drive was started the district. dolan”, making it a sustain-
ganisations to follow safety standards, provide adequate structures have been built feedback. Support of experts: Cen- where agriculture & horti- Mission Jal Raksha has able, long-term mission.
safety facilities, and take measures to ensure labour pro- under Mission Jal Raksha. During these interactions, tral Ground Water Board culture departments field also joined hands with Abis What has been accom-
tection. However, lethargy and ignorance in systems are These structures include more than 3,000 farmers (Chhattisgarh office) and staff would explain the Export group, ACWADAM, plished in Rajnandgaon is
well known. mini percolation tanks from 7 farmer groups sug- Chhattisgarh Council for monetary and environmen- Padmashree Mrs Fulbasan truly commendable.
While there is no dearth of laws, what we lack is aware- (2,250), staggered trench- gested which type of re- Science and Technology tal benefits of non-water Yadav’s initiative called The district team, under
ness and implementation. Connecting legal aid will es (68,730), contour trench- charge structures can be (CGCOST) have provided intensive crops. “Haryali Bahani”, Red Cross the inspired leadership of
make awareness and execution faster. es (1,109), boulder check built in their villages. training, technical expertise The seeds of these crops Society, Udhyachal (local Sanjay Agrawal, has put in
Apart from this, like the provisions for holding work- dams (310), dugwells They were encouraged and helped in framing the will be provided to the farm- NGO), UNICEF and many place a model that is rep-
shops on issues like gender sensitisation, provisions (1,007), underground dykes to come up with their own methodology of the project. ers and demonstrations more organisations. licable in the true spirit of
need to be made for the safety of construction workers. (151), gabians (156), LBCD groundwater management As a part of well-defined would be done. 4“Agricul- As the motto is “Nari Nexus of Good.

Wayanad landslide: Relief efforts get tech boost

Many times, workers think they may be responsible
for accidents due to their own negligence. Several cases
also go inadequately compensated. Empowering work-
ers and making them legally independent is thus essen-
tial for helping them work in safer conditions. In a heartening display of greatly eased the task of ally, it takes a few days for tering data regarding each
social responsibility, a Ko- revenue officials, who were new people to understand item received at the centre
chi-based user-interface struggling to keep track of and work on this. But the of- and also keying in details
software development com- the pouring in relief mate- ficials here are super smart, about the materials sent to
pany, has lent its expertise rials. With the new system and they grabbed it instant- each camp and community
to streamline relief efforts in place, officials can now ly,” Rajith said. The idea of kitchen. “There is an issue
for landslide survivors in ensure timely and efficient the introduction of this soft- with people donating mate-
Wayanad in Kerala. distribution of aid to the ware is to bring transparency rials that we cannot stock
Rajith Ramachandran, affected families. “We con- to the entire relief material and supply, like bread,”
cofounder of Faircode In- tacted the deputy Collector, collection and distribution. said Nakul R, another team
fotech, and his team have Wayanad, on July 31 and “Now the public can check member of Rajith. “So, we
volunteered their services she happily welcomed us. the details on our website request that the public, who
to create a robust invento- Our ERP software has made and see what is in stock want to lend a helping hand,
ry management system at life easier for us,” Rajith and what more is needed,” check our website and un-
the relief material collection said. “We have only taken Rajith said. Rajith’s team of derstand what materials
centre set up at St Joseph’s the inventory vertical of the five members, along with are running low in stock and ing following the massive week ago, according to the
Higher Secondary School. ERP (Enterprise Resource 10 members from the rev- donate those.” As many landslides that hit this north initial figures released by
The innovative solution has Planning) software. Gener- enue department, are en- as 138 people are miss- Kerala district more than a the local administration.
Lucknow News (English Daily) Lucknow, Friday, 09 August 2024 3

‘Chargesheet in Swati Maliwal’s case against

InBrief
PHONEPE LAUNCHES PRE-APPROVED TERM LIFE
INSURANCE

Bibhav Kumar reveals many inconsistencies’

LUCKNOW: PhonePe today announced the launch of a
‘pre-approved term life insurance’ feature on its platform.
The feature aims to make insurance coverage more ac-
cessible and affordable for millions of Indians by waiving
the requirement for proof of income at the time of policy
OUR CORRESPONDENT “The patient is complain- vis, despite medical advice. In fact, it was revealed purchase. With this launch, PhonePe ushers a new era of
ing of pain over the thighs, AIIMS doctors have doc- that Maliwal contacted financial inclusion in India by making insurance products
NEW DELHI: A significant and pelvis, neck stiffness umented that, while she Kumar via text and calls inclusive with the added advantage of quick and conve-
development has arisen and headache. complained of pain in vari- upon her arrival at the CM nient access to life insurance coverage, without requiring
in the ongoing case con- It is pertinent to men- ous areas, the nature of her office, shortly before the extensive income verification. The company has partnered
cerning Rajya Sabha MP tion here that the opinion injuries did not substantiate time of the incident. Further with leading insurers to enable this feature on its platform.
Swati Maliwal, as a recent on the MLC of the victim/ the severity of her claims. discrepancies include the This partnership also supports insurance providers to now
chargesheet filed before a complainant (Swati Mali- Adding to the complexi- failure to include camp of- serve more users, specifically over 30 million individuals,
Delhi Court reveals numer- wal) had been taken from ties of the case is the pres- fice employees as witness- who previously could not avail term insurance due to the
ous inconsistencies regard- the concerned doctor and ence of Bibhav Kumar, the es, despite police officials lack of income proof. Millions of PhonePe users includ-
ing the alleged assault that the doctor opined that the accused, who has been in identifying them as present ing merchants, self-employed individuals, gig workers and
occurred on May 13. nature of the injury is sim- judicial custody for 82 days during the incident. many more user groups who don't have a formal proof of
The document suggests ple, it is non-dangerous following the registration of The chargesheet men- salary or income, can now avail term insurance products
that Maliwal’s reported in- by Maliwal were simple and tions about the validity of and the age of the wound 1 an FIR against him on May tions that crucial video seamlessly on the PhonePe platform. Infact, the company
juries do not align with the non-dangerous, with an age her claims. & wound 2 is up to 3 days 16. evidence from the camp is focused on scaling up this offer tremendously and ex-
timeline and details she of no more than three days. The MLC identified only old,” the Chargesheet filed According to the office, which could poten- panding its reach to make it accessible for up to 50 million
has provided. According to Maliwal claimed to have minor bruises on her right mentioned. chargesheet, evidence sug- tially clarify the timeline of users by later this year.
sources, the Medical Legal been assaulted at approxi- cheek and left leg, contra- The charge sheet also gests that Kumar was not events, has not been incor- COROMANDEL INTERNATIONAL ELEVATES MR S
Certificate (MLC) issued by mately 9:20 am on May 13, dicting her allegations of highlighted Maliwal’s refus- present at the Chief Min- porated, raising concerns SANKARASUBRAMANIAN AS MD & CEO
doctors at AIIMS indicates but the MLC was conducted severe injuries to her chest, al to undergo a CT examina- ister’s camp office at the about the handling of the LUCKNOW: The Board of Directors of Coromandel Interna-
that the injuries sustained on May 16, raising ques- stomach, head, and pelvis. tion of her stomach and pel- time of the alleged incident. investigation. tional Ltd (CIL) today appointed Mr S Sankarasubramani-

Infinix launches Note 40X 5G

an, Executive Director – Nutrient Business, as Managing
JNU STUDENTS BOYCOTT CLASSES OVER UNMET Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coromandel
DEMANDS, ORGANISE STRIKE International Limited with effect from 7th August 2024.
NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University students on OUR CORRESPONDENT Mr. Sankarasubramanian brings a wealth of experience
Wednesday boycotted classes and staged a rally to pro- and has a proven track record as a Chief Financial Offi-
test unmet demands. The Jawaharlal Nehru University LUCKNOW: Infinix, a trail- cer and a Business Head. He is a mathematics graduate
Students Union (JNUSU) organized the strike due to the blazer in innovative mobile from University of Madras, and a member of the Institute
administration’s lack of response to their April Charter of technology, has announced of Cost and Management Accountants of India, and has
Demands. Their demands include raising the Merit-cum- the launch of its latest completed Advanced Management Program (AMP) at
Means (MCM) scholarship to Rs 5,000, extending it to smartphone, the Note 40X Harvard Business School in the year 2009. His association
B.Tech students, and renovating the Barak Hostel, which 5G. This device marks a sig- with the Murugappa Group goes back to the year 1993. He
has been unused since February. They also seek the revo- nificant milestone in Infinix's started his career at E.I.D Parry (India) Limited in Corporate
cation of the Chief Proctor journey, pushing the bound- Finance, where he progressed through various roles before
Office manual, reinstate- aries of what's possible in joining Coromandel International Limited in 2003. During
ment of the GSCASH com- the mid-range smartphone this tenure as business head of Nutrient segment, Coro-
mittee, and withdrawal of segment and reinforcing the mandel has consolidated its position in the industry and
proctorial inquiries against company's position in the launches, seamless multi- in challenging light condi- grown profitably and diversified into new product portfoli-
protesting students. ‘Note’ series - known for its tasking, and ample space tions. Users can explore os including Nano technology and drone spraying services
DELHI POLICE all-round performance. The for all user content. At the their creativity with over 15 besides foraying into Mining operations. He also serves on
APPREHENDS MAN new Note 40X 5G will be heart of the device lies the camera modes, including AI the boards of Fertiliser Association of India, Tunisian Indian
SELLING CHINESE available from 9th August MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Cam for intelligent scene op- Fertiliser S.A., Tunisia, and Foskor (Pty) Ltd., South Africa,
MANJHA onwards with an introduc- processor, delivering robust timization, Portrait mode for along with some of the company’s subsidiaries.
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police tory price of INR 14,999, in- performance for everything professional-looking depth TATA MOTORS DISRUPTS THE MID – SUV SEGMENT
arrested Amit Kumar Jain cluding bank offers on Flip- from day-to-day tasks to effects, Dual Video mode WITH INDIA’S FIRST SUV COUPE
(49) for selling prohibited kart and at the retail stores. resource-intensive applica- for simultaneous front and MUMBAI: Defining a new era of SUV design, Tata Motors,
Chinese manjha and seized Setting a new bench- tions and mobile gaming. rear camera recording, Pro India’s leading automotive manufacturer,today, officially
45 rolls of the dangerous mark in its class, the Note Photography enthusiasts mode for manual controls, launched the Curvv.ev and showcased the Tata Curvv. Built
kite string. Acting on a 40X 5G offers two ground- will be delighted by the Note and Film mode for cinemat- on 5 key pillars of ‘Shaped to Stun’, ‘Shaped for Grandeur’,
tipoff, the Anti-Snatching breaking memory configu- 40X 5G's advanced camera ic video capture. The 8MP ‘Shaped for Performance’, ‘Shaped for Innovative Technol-
Cell, led by Inspector Pawan rations: 8GB+256GB and system. The device features front camera, enhanced ogy’ and ‘Shaped for Absolute Safety’, the Curvv marks
Kumar, conducted the raid 12GB+256GB, both utiliz- a 108MP Triple AI Camera with a dedicated LED flash, the Company’s entry in to the highly competitive mid-size
in Budh Vihar Phase-2. Jain ing UFS 2.2 storage tech- setup complemented by a guarantees high-quality sel- SUV segment.This new addition to the Tata Motors’ SUV
faces legal action under nology. This combination Quad-LED Flash, ensuring fies and video calls in any range is a unique product blend ofSUV robustness and
Section 5/15 of the Environ- ensures lightning-fast app stunning image quality even environment. Coupe elegance. Breaking the clutter in a space dominat-
ment Protection Act. The ed by boxy-SUV body styles, Tata Motors is proud to be the
operation underscores the
authorities’ commitment to
Hindalco Renusagar hosts Healthy Baby first OEM to bring this innovative body style to India, with
the Curvv – India’ first SUV Coupe. As promised in 2022,
curbing illegal manjha sales
and enhancing public safety.
contest for International Breastfeeding week today, the Company is launching the Curvv.ev first, which
will soon be followed by the launch of its ICE avatar. Being
Jain’s arrest is a significant OUR CORRESPONDENT the second product on Tata Passenger Electric Mobility’s
step in addressing the safety (TPEM) advanced Pure EV architecture – acti.ev, the Curvv.
risks of the manjha. RENUSAGAR: In celebra- ev represents the next leap in India’s electric vehicle jour-
DU EXTENDS DEADLINE tion of International Breast- ney. Available in three distinct personas – Creative, Accom-
FOR PROGRAMME feeding Week, Hindalco plished and Empowered+, the Curvv.ev embodies the per-
CHOICES Renusagar’s Rural Develop- fect fusion of Comfort, Spacious interior features, Safety
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Uni- ment Department organized and advanced technology - All of this coupled with its long
versity has extended the a Healthy Baby Contest at range, fast charging capability and an accessible price par-
last date for filling the pro- the Model Family Welfare ity with its Mid SUV ICE counterparts in the industry.
gramme preferences and Center. The event, aimed DEVOLEENA BHATTACHARJEE SHARES DEEP
college combination for its at children under one year DEVOTION TO LORD SHIVA DURING SHRAVAN
2024-25 undergraduate ad- of age, was the highlight of Shravan, the sacred month dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a
missions till Friday, an official a week-long initiative dedi- and overall hygiene. insights into the physical time of deep spiritual significance and devotion. As this
statement said. The choice cated to raising awareness Dr. Satya Prakash, speak- and mental development auspicious period unfolds, Sun Neo actors open up about
filling phase of the Common about the importance of ing at the event, under- of infants, advising mothers their personal experiences and practices during Shravan.
Seat Allotment System-UG breastfeeding. scored the irreplaceable to seek immediate medical They share how this month, marked by rituals and prayers,
Phase-II has been extend- Anil Jha, head of the Rural value of breastfeeding, de- attention if their children not only strengthens their connection with the divine but
ed till 11.59 pm on August Development Department, scribing it as a natural and showed signs of illness. also inspires their work on screen. Devoleena Bhattacha-
9, it said. The preferences emphasized that the prima- essential gift for infants. The event concluded with rjee, who plays the role of Chhathi Maiyya in Sun Neo’s
saved by the candidates in ry goal of the contest was to He particularly highlight- all participating children re- Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya shared, "Shravan is the most pre-
this phase will determine the educate mothers about child ed the importance of co- ceiving prizes, with special cious time of the year for me. My devotion to Mahadev
allocation and admission of health, hygiene, and the crit- lostrum—the thick yellow recognition given to the first runs deep, and this month allows me to strengthen that
the candidates. It is advised ical role of immunization. milk produced shortly after and second-place winners. bond. Each morning begins with heartfelt prayers to Ma-
to choose maximum number All participating children un- childbirth—likening it to nec- A total of 16 children partic- hadev, with the belief that any wish made during Shravan
of preferences in which a can- derwent a thorough health tar for newborns due to its ipated, and the happiness of will come true through strong devotion. This sacred time
didate is willing to take admis- evaluation, which included protective qualities for both both the children and their holds a special place in my heart, and I eagerly anticipate
sion to increase the probabili- assessments of their weight, babies and mothers. Dr. mothers was palpable as its arrival, trusting that Mahadev will never leave me emp-
ty of getting the programme. height, immunization status, Prakash also provided key they received their awards. ty-handed. I also consider playing the character of Chhathi
Akasa Air completes its 2nd successful year of commercial operations Maiyya as a blessing from Mahadev. I hope his blessings
continue to shine on me and that my audience keeps sup-
OUR CORRESPONDENT ic service culture, reliable Air has registered triple-digit offer an unparalleled flying porting Sun Neo’s Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya."
operations and affordable growth and continues to be experience with the most MEESHO'S 2024 REPORT ANALYZES ONLINE
LUCKNOW: Akasa Air, In- fares. the fastest-growing airline in comfortable seat in the In- SHOPPING TRENDS AMONG 15 CRORE USERS
dia’s fastest-growing airline, Akasa Air has consistently global aviation history dian skies, a fresh in-cabin BENGALURU: Meesho, India’s only true e-commerce mar-
celebrates its second anni- been India’s most on-time Celebrating the milestone, experience and our carefully ketplace, released the first edition of its Smart Shopper
versary today, marking an airline. This, together with its Vinay Dube, Founder and curated culinary offerings, Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the country’s
extraordinary journey evi- operational efficiencies and CEO, Akasa Air, said, “Two delivered by our empathetic dynamic online shopping trends in H1 2024. This report ex-
denced by significant mile- extremely positive customer years ago, we embarked crew. plores the changing habits and tastes of mass customers,
stones for any Indian airline feedback has made it the on a journey with a vision In this past year, we have who currently make up a noteworthy 80% of the population
in the history of aviation. preferred carrier of over 11 to redefine air travel, and consistently been India’s that shops online. Over the last 9 years, Meesho has made
The airline operated its first million passengers in India today, I can proudly say that leader in on-time perfor- e-commerce accessible for millions of users across the
commercial flight on 07 Au- since its inception. In line we have successfully deliv- mance while registering country. With ~80% of its 15 crore annual transacting cus-
gust 2022 from Mumbai to with its endeavour to cater to ered on our purpose while greater operational reliabili- tomers coming from tier 2 and beyond towns, Meesho has
Ahmedabad, redefining the the growing demand for air upholding our commitment ty, and the lowest customer been instrumental in bringing new-to-e-commerce users
representation of an Indian travel by connecting people, to reliability, service excel- complaints, and cancella- online. The platform caters to one of the largest mass con-
airline led by its empathet- cultures, and regions, Akasa lence and affordability. We tions in the industry. sumer bases in e-commerce, serving customers in diverse
locations such as Bhilai, Imphal, Jalandhar, Jhunjhunu,
PROFESSOR’S SON HELD IN RS 6 CR EXTORTION CASE and Nellore. As India’s most downloaded shopping app,
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested a professor’s son wanted in an extortion case registered at the Meesho's Smart Shopper Report offers nuanced insights
Nihal Vihar Police Station. The accused was identified as Mithlesh Kumar Jha resident of Sector-9 Dwarka, Delhi. Ac- into diverse user preferences, shedding light on the trends
cording to the police, the case originated from a complaint by Sunil Kumar, who reported that he had been threatened. that define mass consumer shopping habits in India.
4 Lucknow, Friday, 09 August 2024 Lucknow News (English Daily)

BCS jubilee expedition achieves Karnataka, HP, Assam received

historic summit of Mt UT Kangri highest NDRF funds in 2022-24: Govt
OUR CORRESPONDENT lenging young people to be OUR CORRESPONDENT additional financial assis-
the best version of them- tance from NDRF, generally
SHIMLA: The Bishop Cotton selves. NEW DELHI: The Centre include ineligible items and
School, a 21st-century In- This is an exceptional granted the highest allo- assess the expenditure be-
dian boarding school with achievement by the 2024 cation to Karnataka, Him- yond the prescribed norms,”
British heritage and a glob- team, which will bond them achal Pradesh and Assam he said.
al outlook, has reason to together for a lifetime. They under the National Disaster Rai said funds under the
celebrate. Its 11-member have all worked hard to Response Fund (NDRF) in NDRF are provided for im-
Jubilee Expedition team make the trip a success. the last two years, 2022- mediate relief and not for
successfully reached Mt UT There are over 600 million 2024, the government long term rehabilitation and
Kangri, Ladakh, at 20,031 people in India under the told the Rajya Sabha on resettlement works.
feet on August 5. age of 20, but only a hand- Wednesday. This is the reason for the
This is the first time in 25 ful who have reached for the The funds were given for variation in the demands
years of BCS mountaineer- stars and left their footprints relief and rehabilitation of submitted by the states and
ing expedition history that on this summit. Congratula- people affected in natural the amount approved by
all team members sum- tions to them all.” disasters. Union Minister of crore to Assam in the last nipur, floods and landslides the central government. He
mited together safely. BCS They departed from Leh, peak that was recently ex- Each year, top climbers State for Home Nityanand two years. in Assam and landslides in said the allocation of State
mountaineering expedition Ladakh, with their mountain plored and successfully at BCS’s Pargiyal Mountain- Rai said while Rs 941 crore Rai said Tamil Nadu has Kerala. Disaster Response Fund
leader, Amod Talwalkar, leader. Mt UT Kangri, located climbed by local mountain- eering Club attempt a 6,000 was approved by the Cen- been given Rs 276 crore for Mizoram and Manipur (SDRF) to states is based
said: “It’s unbelievable as in Ladakh, is a challenging eers from the Ladakh Moun- metre or higher summit. tre’s high-level commit- flood and cyclone, Sikkim have submitted memoran- on the recommendations
the entire team summitted climb. Before their final at- tain Guides Association in The first expedition took tee for Karnataka, Rs 873 Rs 267 crore for flood and dums for additional finan- of successive Finance Com-
in the silver jubilee year of tempt, the Cottonians spent 2019. place in 1999, marking an- crore and Rs 594 crore landslides, Nagaland Rs 68 cial assistance from the missions, set up under Arti-
BCS mountaineering histo- a week acclimatising to the This peak is ideal for nov- other BCS silver jubilee this were approved for Himach- crore in the last two years. NDRF for Rs 216.73 crore cle 280 of the Constitution,
ry.” Nine days ago, the nine high altitude of Ladakh, vis- ice mountaineers aiming year. All participants are re- al Pradesh and Assam for The minister said during and 711.43 crore, respec- from time to time.
brave Cottonians (Class XII iting temples and mountain for a 6,000-metre summit, quired to score an A grade floods and landslides in 2024-25 (as on July 31, tively. Further, the disbursal of
boys) with two leaders— ranges. offering a moderate climb in the basic mountaineering 2022-24. 2024), Inter-Ministerial “Additional financial as- assistance from SDRF and
Amod Talwalkar and Viresh The UT Ladakh Kangri with suitable terrain for course run in Manali, which In a written reply, he said Central Teams (IMCTs) have sistance from NDRF is con- NDRF is governed by the
Kumar— set off after the peak, located in the upper technical skill practice. BCS involves rigorous training Rs 939 crore was released been constituted for on-the- sidered as per the estab- guidelines and items and
165th Founder’s Day cele- valley of Rumtse village, is Director Simon Weale said: and mastering mountain- to Karnataka from the spot assessment of dam- lished procedure. Further, norms of assistance, which
brations. a prominent snow-covered “BCS prides itself on chal- eering techniques. NDRF, Rs 812 crore to Him- ages due to cyclonic storm the states, while preparing are framed in consultation

SC: Judges should exercise restraint NBEMS junks claims of NEET-PG

achal Pradesh and Rs 160 Remal in Mizoram and Ma- their memorandum seeking with all stakeholders.

while making observations in court question leak by ‘unscrupulous agents’

OUR CORRESPONDENT by Chief Justice D Y Chand- culated indicating random,
SC warns against
rachud said. gratuitous and unneces- OUR CORRESPONDENT befool NEET-PG aspirants in
observations that could
NEW DELHI: The Supreme The bench, also compris- sary observations made by the name of providing ques-
harm the sanctity of the
Court on Wednesday said ing Justices Sanjiv Khanna, the single judge during the NEW DELHI: The Nation- tions in exchange of money.
judicial process
judges should exercise re- B R Gavai, Surya Kant and course of the hearing,” the al Board of Examinations In a statement, the Union
straint and responsibility there is widespread report- Hrishikesh Roy, expunged bench noted. It said obser- in Medical Sciences on health ministry said some
while making observa- ing of any proceeding which the observations made by vations which have been Wednesday dismissed media reports which are
tions during the proceed- takes place in the court, par- Justice Rajbir Sehrawat of reflected in the video can claims of some “unscru- highlighting social media
ings in courts, particularly ticularly in the context of live the high court in his July 17 cause “incalculable harm pulous agents” that they posts alleging possible pa-
when the hearings are live streaming which is intended order. to the sanctity of the judicial have access to the 2024 per leak of the NEET PG
streamed. to provide access to justice During the hearing, So- process”. NEET-PG exam questions, 2024 examination are false
The apex court’s observa- to citizens to the proceed- licitor General Tushar Me- “We hope and trust that and said it has filed a police and misleading.
tions came while expunging ings of the court, it is all the hta, who appeared in the such circumspection would complaint. “It is further advised that
the “scandalous” and “un- more necessary that judg- matter, referred to a video be observed in the future,” In a notice, the board access to questions of the making false and bogus direct or indirect indulgence
warranted” remarks made es exercise restraint and of the July 17 proceedings the bench said. During the said the false claims have upcoming 2024 National claims through the Tele- of anyone in any of such
by a single judge bench of responsibility in the obser- before the high court being hearing, the bench observed been made on a Telegram Eligibility cum Entrance Test gram Messenger platform, activities or publishing/
the Punjab and Haryana vations which are made in circulated. it was “pained” by the obser- channel called “NEET-PG (Postgraduate). the board said. spreading rumours without
High Court against the top the court during the course “The order dated July 17, vations made by the single LEAKED MATERIAL”. “All candidates are as- The cozeners are claiming verifying the facts shall be
court in a contempt pro- of the proceedings,” a five- 2024, is compounded by a judge of the high court in its The question paper is yet sured that the question pa- to provide questions for the appropriately dealt with by
ceeding. “In an age where judge special bench headed video which has been cir- July 17 order. to be prepared by the Na- pers for NEET-PG 2024 are upcoming examination in NBEMS,” the notice said.

No alliance for J&K Assembly

tional Board of Examina- yet to be prepared by the exchange for a considerable In case candidates are ap-
BIHAR: SIX KILLED IN tions in Medical Sciences NBEMS and claims of paper amount of money, the no- proached by people prom-
LIGHTNING STRIKES (NBEMS), it said. It asked leak made in social media tice said. ising to provide question

polls: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

PATNA: Six people were NEET-PG candidates not get platforms are bogus,” it said The NBEMS said it has papers for NBEMS examina-
killed after being struck by allured or misled by such in the notice. already registered a police tions, it can be reported on
lightning in Bihar’s Nawa- “unscrupulous elements” It has come to the notice complaint against such the board’s communication
da district on Wednesday, OUR CORRESPONDENT Asked about the new Hajj who are trying to befool of the NBEMS that some fraudsters and their accom- web portal or to police for
according to an official policy, the NC president said them by claiming to have “unscrupulous agents” are plices for their attempt to further investigation.

Birla Corporation’s June quarter capacity

statement. According to SRINAGAR: National Confer- the government should not
the statement issued by ence (NC) president Farooq interfere in religious issues. RAINS LASH PARTS
the chief minister’s office Abdullah on Wednesday said “This government can do OF CITY, LEADING TO
(CMO), the incidents took
place in Auraiya, Pakrib-
his party will not enter into a
pre-poll alliance with any
anything. But it will see its
funeral one day and then we
utilization at 91% incontracting market WATERLOGGING &
TRAFFIC SNARLS
arawa, Kadirganj and Roh other party for the Assem- will see what the new govern- OUR CORRESPONDENT Division suffered a setback a capacityutilization of 91%, NEW DELHI: Parts of Del-
police station areas. Chief bly election in Jammu and ment will do. This is not a big in the June quarter as the which is well ahead of rating hi were lashed by rains
Minister Nitish Kumar con- Kashmir. “We will not enter issue. KOLKATA: Unusually weak Government scaled back or- agency ICRA’s estimated full- on Wednesday, leading to
doled the deaths and an- into any alliance, totally not,” “Why will they stop some- cement prices and slug- ders for jute bags and export year average capacity utiliza- waterlogging and traffic
nounced an ex-gratia of Abdullah told reporters here. one from performing Hajj? gishness in demand,cou- of shopping bags was hob- tion of 71%. snarls in several areas. The
Rs 4 lakh each to the next The NC chief’s comments before finalising the election People are not going on the pled with an unprecedent- bled by logistical constraints. Cement sales during the Mayur Vihar weather sta-
of kin of the deceased, it came on the eve of the Elec- dates. “Whether the dates government’s money, but on ed downturn in the jute Consolidated revenue for the quarter were impacted by tion recorded 46 mm rain-
said. Kumar appealed to tion Commission’s (EC) visit are announced or not, the EC their own. The government industry,weighed down Birla June quarter at Rs 2,207 the general elections and ex- fall between 2.30 pm and
the people to follow adviso- to Jammu and Kashmir to is coming here. They will talk has stopped all the (Hajj) Corporation Limited’s June crore was down 9%, while treme weather conditions in 5.30 pm. The three other
ries issued by the Disaster review the preparations for to everyone, then they will subsidies. How will they stop quarter profitability. EBITDA at Rs 275 crore was some of the Company’s key weather stations of the city
Management Department, the polls. Led by Chief Elec- consult the Government of anyone? If anyone performs In the face of contracting 12% lower than last year. Ce- markets. Still, the Company — Najafgarh, Lodhi Road
the statement added. More tion Commissioner Rajiv India and finalise the dates. the Amarnath Yatra or Badri- demand, the Company’s ment sales by volume during ramped up sales of its pre- and Safdarjung, the main
than 26 people have died so Kumar, the EC officials will They cannot finalise the nath Yatra, can we tell him sales by volume fell less than the quarter were at 4.38 mil- mium products, the share weather observatory — re-
far due to lightning strikes meet the representatives of dates themselves. not to come again? What is 1%,thanks to improved ca- lion tons (mt) compared with of which was at 59% of total corded 26 mm, 20.4 mm
in different districts of the political parties to get their Today, everything is done this? pacity utilization at its Mukut- 4.41 mt in the same period sales by volume through the and 12 mm rainfall respec-
state since August 1. feedback on conducting the by the Government of India, This is a religious issue ban unit.Alongside, itsJute last year. This translates into trade channel. tively. Visuals coming from

Chief Guest highlights Sports' role

MAN GETS LIFE TERM polls. Abdullah said the poll (Prime Minister Narendra) and the government should different areas showed
FOR BRUTAL RAPE, panel will talk to the parties Modiji and the home minis- not put pressure on reli- flooded roads as commut-
MURDER OF 5-YEAR- ers waded through water
in Student development at Chess event
and then consult the Centre, ter (Amit Shah),” he added. gious issues,” he said. To a
OLD GIRL IN DELHI question about the situation to their destinations. Ex-
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court in Bangladesh, the former tensive waterlogging was
has sentenced a 25-year- Union minister said India OUR CORRESPONDENT witnessed in many areas,
old man to life imprison- has been left alone as none leading to traffic snarls on
ment for raping and bat- of its neighbours is its friend RENUKOOT: The 68th Divi- several stretches.
tering to death a 5-year-old anymore.“Bangladesh is a sional Chess Competition,
girl in 2017, observing the different issue, our country held under the Uttar Pradesh Owner, Publisher,
“brutality” showed his crim- has a different issue. In Ban- Secondary Education Sports Printer Jamil Ahmad, 5,
inal bent of mind. Additional gladesh, (Sheikh) Hasina umbrella, concluded suc- Shahanajaf Road (Bheri
Sessions Judge Amit Sah- was pro-India, but the people cessfully at Aditya Birla Inter- wali Kothi) Lucknow.
rawat was hearing a case there were not pro-India. She mediate College, Renukoot. Printed at National
against the man who was ran the affairs till she could. The event, hosted by Hindal- Art Press 207, New
a juvenile at the time of Today, India should be ready co, saw 40 participants from Hyderabad, Lucknow.
the offence and now tried to deal with dangers. the Under-19, Under-17, and Shukla and Vice Principal Vi- egories for both boys and Published from 5,
as an adult offender. The “Today, none of our neigh- Under-14 categories for both jay Bhagwat Patil. The digni- girls. In the girls' categories Shahnajaf Road (Bheri wali
bench found the man guilty bours is our friend. We are boys and girls, representing taries commenced the event (Under-14, Under-17, and Un- Kothi) Lucknow.
of committing the offences alone -- be it Pakistan, Nepal, the districts of Sonbhadra by lighting the ceremonial der-19), Sonbhadra claimed Editor
of rape and murder. “In the Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. The and Mirzapur under the Vind- lamp and introducing the the top positions. Similarly, Shabana
present case, the aggravat- regret is that this big broth- hyachal division. competitors. in the boys' categories (Un-
ing factors against the Child er has miffed the younger The competition was inau- In a remarkable display of der-14, Under-17, and Un- Mobile: 9450364562
E-Mail:
in Conflict with Law are that brothers,” Abdullah said. The gurated by the chief guest, talent, Sonbhadra district der-19), Sonbhadra emerged jamilindia@gmail.com
firstly he has committed need of the hour is the revival Ms. Vanita Vasnik, along dominated the competition, victorious, with Mirzapur fin- LucknowNews1@gmail.com
rape of a child. of the SAARC. with Principal Shri Dayanand securing victories in all cat- ishing as the runner-up.