INDIA THIS WEEK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2023 1 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online Vol 32 No: 43 WASHINGTON DC • Phone: 301-445-0200 /301-445-3543/301-917-4800 • email: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday November 3, 2023 Apple hacking row: Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, alleges attack on fundamental rights New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on the alleged ‘hacking’ warning message received by opposition leaders, including her, on their Apple devices. This came a day after several opposition leaders of different political parties alleged that their Apple devices have been the victims of alleged hacking. The leaders shared the purported screenshots of the warning received on their Apple devices. The TMC MP in her letter to Lok Sabha Speaker said that the illegal surveillance by the government using software available only to state actors is the worst attack on citizens’ fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. “It is with great dismay that I write to inform you of a message that I and various other Members of the Lok Sabha (all belonging to Opposition parties) received from Apple on our mobile and email devices informing us that we were ‘being targeted by state-sponsored attackers’ who were attempting to remotely compromise our devices and access our data, communications, and even the camera and microphone,” she said in the letter. “This threat is doubly shocking in light of the Pegasus software (sold only to governments) that was used to compromise the devices of various members of the Opposition, dissenting journalists and members of civil society during 2019-2021. Honourable Shri Abhishek Banerjee, MP, National General Secretary of the All Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 1 (ANI): Former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday morning reached his residence in Vijayawada a day after he was granted interim bail in a skill development case. He was given a warm welcome by his party supporters who had gathered outside his residence. Naidu walked out of Rajahmundry jail on Tuesday after Andhra Pradesh High Court granted him bail in the alleged skill development case. After walking out of the India Trinamool Congress, the party I represent in Lok Sabha, was one of the targets. In spite of the Opposition raising this issue in the House, no debate was allowed and no conclusive report has been filed by any agency,” it added. Moitra alleged that the past few years have seen the targeted attacks on the democratic freedoms of Members of the Opposition and voices of dissent. “These include misuse of central agencies and using majoritarian force to repeal, amend and create laws empowering the government to muzzle dissent. Numerous cases of planting fabricated evidence on communication devices have come to light and innocent citizens have been framed to meet political ends,” she said. “You, sir, are central cell, Chandrababu Naidu said, “When I was in trouble, you all came on the roads and prayed for me. I will never forget the affection shown to me, not only in Andhra Pradesh but also in Telangana and across the world.” “In my 45 years of career, I haven’t committed any mistakes and will not let anyone do. All the political parties have supported me, all thanks to them,” he added. Chandrababu Naidu was under 53 days of judicial custody. The interim bail has been granted for four weeks. The TDP said that the ruling YSRCP the proverbial keeper of the faith, the guardian of the Lok Sabha and the ultimate parent to each of its Members. It is in this capacity that I ask you to immediately provide us the protection required for us to continue doing our duties as a vibrant Opposition which is to question and hold to account the ruling dispensation. I trust you will treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves and seek, accountability from the concerned authorities into this flagrant breach of law, Constitutional freedoms, and our rights as the efforts by the ruling YSRCP to constantly put N Chandrababu Naidu under scrutiny and label him as a criminal, they finally failed today. This shows how the YSRCP is afraid, scared, intimated and terrified of the TDP,” the party said. Chandrababu Naidu was granted bail due to health reasons. He has been ordered to surrender on November 24. The court will hear arguments on the main bail petition on November 10. The TDP supremo has been ordered to not participate in any other programme except his medical check-ups at the hospital.The High Court also ordered Naidu to not participate in media and political activities. The former Andhra Pradesh chief minister was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on September 9 in connection with the multi-crore skill development scam case, leading to political turmoil Members of Parliament,” she added further. Meanwhile, Apple on Tuesday, officially announced that it does not attribute the threat notifications to any specific state-sponsored attacker. “State-sponsored attackers are very wellfunded and sophisticated, and their attacks evolve over time. Detecting such attacks relies on threat intelligence signals that are often imperfect and incomplete. It’s possible that some Apple threat notifications may be false alarms, or that some attacks are not detected,” Apple said in a statement. The tech giant further said that they are unable to provide information about what causes them to issue APPLE HACKING ROW SEE PAGE 6 Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu reaches home in Vijayawada after interim bail Remember: “A man who contemplates revenge keeps his wounds green.” – Francis Bacon has failed in its attempt to label Chandrababu Naidu as a criminal. “Despite all in the state with several TDP leaders alleging that the arrest was nothing but a political “witch-hunt” and that Naidu was held on the basis of false allegations. Besides, the skill development case, Naidu has been named as an accused in two other graft cases– the Fibernet scam case, and the Inner Ring Road scam case. Meanwhile, the Andhra CID registered another case against Naidu in connection with allegations of illegal licencing of liquor companies by the previous government. The case against Naidu has been registered under the PC Act 1988. CID officials have included Naidu as accused number 3 in the case. The CID officers filed a petition to conduct an inquiry regarding the case in the ACB court and the court allowed the hearing on this petition. (ANI)
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November 3, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Foot’ prostheses to differentlyIndira Gandhi played abled in North East important role in building strong, progressive India: Mallikarjun Kharge New York [US], October 31 (ANI): Hundreds of differentlyabled people from the North East will soon be provided free Indian-made prostheses, ‘Jaipur Foot‘, according to the officials of Jaipur Foot US (JFU) chapter. In an attempt to give back to the people of Northeast, this Diwali Jaipur Foot, a stem of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) will soon start an artificial limb fitment camp that’s backed by a prominent Florida-based donor. “Dr. Rai Bansal of Florida has committed to establishing a mega camp of Jaipur Foot that would soon be a free artificial limb fitment camp in the Northeast, a testament to the organization’s commitment to providing aid and support to those in need,” Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur USA told ANI. Bhandari further added that it’s not just Jaipur Foot‘, a rubberbased prosthetic leg for people with below-knee amputations, but also other equipment like hearing aids, wheelchairs and other medical aids will also be a part of this mega camp for the persons with other disabilities. On behalf of JFU, Bhandari also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making JFU’s parent organization, BMVSS, a partner in this initiative. organization’s activities. Additionally, Bhandari highlighted the ongoing camps, including one in Baghdad, Iraq, sponsored by the MEA, Government of India. “This initiative, known as “India for Humanity,” was started to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to showcase his principles and ideology to the world,” Bhandari added. So far 26 international camps under the initiative “India for Humanity” have been fully sponsored by GOI. The Jaipur foot official also assured that the team of technicians will provide limb fitment and that BMVSS would be happy to hold more camps if called upon doing so. (ANI) Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (Screenshot image) New Delhi [India], will, efficient leadership, of strength, determination October 31 (ANI): Congress unique working style and and strong leadership, on President Mallikarjun foresight,” Kharge posted her death anniversary.” Kharge on Tuesday paid on X (Formerly Twitter). Mallikarjun tribute to former Prime In a post on X, Kharge, Congress Minister Indira Gandhi on Kharge posted a quote Parliamentary Party her death anniversary by from Indira Gandhi to Chairperson Sonia Gandhi lauding her for playing an highlight her dedication to and party MP Rahul important role in building the country. Gandhi also paid floral a strong and progressive “As long as I have tribute to former Prime India. Former PM Indira breath, my service will Minister Indira Gandhi at Gandhi was assassinated never stop and whenever Shakti Sthal on her death by her bodyguards on this I die then I can say that... anniversary in the national every drop of blood of capital. day in 1984. “A humble tribute mine will keep India alive,” Indira Gandhi posted Indira served as the first and to Indira Gandhi, India‘s Kharge first woman Prime Minister Gandhi’s quote on X. only woman Indian Prime The Congress, in a Minister from January and our icon on her death anniversary, who played an post on X, said, ”Heartfelt 1966 to March 1977 and important role in building tributes to the country’s again from January 1980 a strong and progressive first woman prime minister, until her assassination in India with her strong Indira Gandhi, an example 1984. (ANI) B e n g a l u r u (Karnataka) [India], October 31 (ANI): The High Court of Karnataka on Monday once again ordered the re-issuing of summons to HD Revanna, son of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, in connection with a case of alleged election irregularities. The petitioner advocate, G Devarajegowda, had filed a plea challenging the election of JDS candidate HD Revanna to the Karnataka Assembly. The petitioner has alleged that Revanna was elected by conducting illegal activities. The petition alleged that supporters of Revanna distributed cash and gifts to voters and engaged in violent incidents to influence them. HD Revanna had contested from Holenarasipur constituency in Hassan district in the assembly elections held last May. The High Court heard the election dispute petition filed by Devarajegowda today and again ordered the execution of the summons. The petitioner has demanded the disqualification of HD Revanna. Pramila Nesargi, a senior lawyer for the petitioner, appealed to the petitioner’s side to execute the summons after the court heard the petition filed by the defeated candidate Devarajegowda and MLA HD Revanna was not served with the summons. G Devarajegowda had filed an election dispute petition that Revanna’s supporters should be disqualified from the seat of MLA who has won by various illegalities, including the allegation that Revanna’s supporters have wooed the voters by distributing money to the voters. Earlier, in another case involving the son of HD Revanna, Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna, the Supreme Court on September 18, stayed the Karnataka High Court order, which invalidated the Lok Sabha membership of the JDS MP. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stayed the Karnataka High Court order which declared the election of Revanna null and void. The Karnataka High Court By Reena Bhardwaj Karnataka High Court summons JD(S) leader HD Revanna over election irregularities has invalidated the Lok Sabha membership of JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, saying that he had filed a false affidavit to the Election Commission in the 2019 general election. The Karnataka High Court order was challenged before the Supreme Court by the petitioner, Revanna. Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, won the election in 2019 from the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency as a joint candidate of the JDS and Congress. (ANI)
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November 3, 2023 Apple hacking row: Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, alleges attack on fundamental rights APPLE HACKING ROW FROM PAGE 1 threat notifications, as that may help statesponsored attackers adapt their behaviour to evade detection in the future. Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the government has asked Apple to join the investigation with “accurate information on the alleged state-sponsored attacks”. “The Government of Bharat takes its role of protecting the privacy and security of all citizens very seriously and will investigate to get to the bottom of these notifications. In light of such information and widespread speculation, we have also asked Apple to join the investigation with real, accurate information on the alleged state-sponsored attacks,” Vaishnaw posted on X. (ANI) Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Parliamentary panel on IT may discuss ‘Apple warning’ issue in next meeting By Ashoke Raj New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) are likely to raise the ‘Apple warning’ issue in the next meeting of the panel. A political row has erupted over the issue with the opposition members seeking a probe and the government too expressing its desire to get to the bottom of the matter. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, a member of the panel, said he will raise the issue in the next meeting of the panel. “This is a matter of grave concern. We will seek a discussion,” Karti Chidambaram told ANI. Sources said the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT is contemplating the summoning of Apple representatives over its alert to some members of the opposition that they are “being targeted by statesponsored attackers”. The committee’s secretariat is treating the matter with the utmost From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- September 15, 2023 The Way of Love Apostle Paul If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;[b] 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. seriousness, sources said. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has 31 members and Shiv Sena MP Prataprao Jadhav heads it. The committee has not yet decided the date for its next meeting. `Some opposition leaders received an alert from the US multinational company Apple about some attackers “trying to remotely compromise” the device being used by them. KC Venugopal, Shashi Tharoor, Pawan Khera, Sitaram Yechury, Akhilesh Yadav, and Priyanka Chaturvedi and “people in Rahul Gandhi’s office” were among those who received alerts from Apple. Rahul Gandhi, who addressed a press conference on Tuesday, accused the government of trying to divert the attention of people. Apple later said that it does not attribute the threat notifications to any specific state-sponsored attacker. “State-sponsored attackers are very wellfunded and sophisticated, and their attacks evolve over time. Detecting such attacks relies on threat intelligence signals that are often imperfect and incomplete. It’s possible that some Apple threat notifications may be false alarms, or that some attacks are not detected,” the company said in a statement. The tech giant further said that they are unable to provide information about what causes them to issue threat notifications, as that may help statesponsored attackers adapt their behaviour to evade INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. Box 352, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 www.indiathisweek.online India This Week is published every Friday by ADV Solutions Inc, Views expressed in this paper are those of the individual writers and not necessarily of India This Week. India This Week accepts no liability for the errors in advertisements or in any of its reports. For remedial actions any errors should be brought to the attention of the editor by the information provided below. Publisher: Chief Editor: Contributing Editors: Dr. Babu Stephen Rajan George Saju Mathew Isaac George Asst. Editors: Manu Jacob Sherena Panjikkaran Special Business Correspondent Elisha B. Pulivarti Business Coordinators Rajan C. George Jithu Johny Panjikkaran Dr. Renuka Misra, Special Correspondent: Geeta Goindi Community Coordinator: Prof. Vinod Goel India Office Manesh Krishna Columnists: Anadi Naik World Religions Dr. Sam Prasad Jillella Photo Journalist: Mathew Karmel, System Admn. & Maintenance: Rajan C. George Layout & Graphics: Prinston Samuel, Business Affairs: Mrs. Molly George CALL US • 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 e-Mails: Advertisements: indiathisweekads@gmail.com Press Releases: indiathisweekpress@yahoo.com Web: www.indiathisweek.online detection in the future. The government has asked Apple to join investigations. In a series of posts on X, Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology, said the government is concerned by the statements we have seen in media from some MPs as well as others about a notification received by them from Apple. “The notification received by them as per media reports mentions about ‘state-sponsored attacks’ on their devices. However much of information by Apple on this issue seems vague and non-specific in nature. Apple states these notifications maybe based on information which is ‘incomplete or imperfect’. It also states that some Apple threat notifications maybe false alarms or some attacks are not detected,” he said. The minister said Apple has also claimed that Apple IDs are securely encrypted on devices, making it extremely difficult to access or identify them without the user’s explicit permission. “This encryption safeguards the user’s Apple ID and ensures that it remains private and protected. The Government of Bharat takes its role of protecting the privacy and security of all citizens very seriously and will investigate to get to the bottom of these notifications. In light of such information and widespread speculation, we have also asked Apple to join the investigation with real, accurate information on the alleged state sponsored attacks,” he said. Venugopal hit back at Vaishnaw and said the government has not said it is not using spyware against opposition members. “Mr. @AshwiniVaishnaw, your bluff and bluster is not fooling anybody. Instead of sermonising the opposition about it’s role, your government must come clean. In your entire address, just like in 2021, you did not deny using spyware on opposition leaders. Your reluctance to issue a categorical denial itself shows you have a lot to hide in this matter. Your call to Apple to join an investigation is even more laughable. How can the criminal himself be the prosecutor?” Venugopal said on X. Yechury wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Apple alert and said any such attack “constitutes a gross violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India to all its citizens”. “A surveillance state is the antithesis of democracy,” he said. (ANI) Remember: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” JESUS CHRIST
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2023 7 ~ INDIA ~ NEPAL ~ BANGLA DESH ~ PAKISTAN ~ SRI LANKA ~ AFRICA ~ ASIA ~ EUROPE ~ MIDDLE EAST 1-800-343-0038 WEBSITE: GOFLYHOME.COM Chhattisgarh: Congress will provide free education from KG to PG if voted to power, says Rahul Gandhi Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that if the Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh, it will provide free education from KG to postgraduation in government schools and colleges. “We are going to take a major step for you which we call ‘KG to PG’. From KG (kindergarten) to PG (post-graduation), free education will be provided in government institutions to students. They will not have to pay a single penny,” Rahul Gandhi said at a public rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. He also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having reneged on his election promises and alleged that the central government works only for businessman Gautam Adani. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi made several promises during the elections but he has yet to fulfil any of them,” Rahul Gandhi said at a public rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. “I am not here to make false promises. What we say, we do it. We made the promise of a loan waiver for farmers, but the BJP claimed the promise was impossible to fulfil. They (BJP) only waive off the loan of Adani. After we came to power in Chhattisgarh, the first decision we took was to waive off the loans of the farmers,” the Congress leader said. Rahul Gandhi said that if the Congress comes to power again in the state, the government will waive off farmers’ loans again. “Last elections we made a promise of Rs 2,500 per quintal for paddy and we fulfilled it,” he said. He also alleged that the BJP wants to “snatch” the lands of tribal people. “We call you (tribals) Adivasi while BJP calls you Vanvasis. The word Adivasi implies that the land belongs to you people. Schemes introduced by the Congress-led government benefit people and contrary to this, BJP‘s moves are to benefit Adani. First right on forest, water and land belong to Adivasi, said Gandhi, alleging that they (BJP) wanted to snatch your land, water and forest and hand it over to Adani. The Congress MP also said that his party wanted people to have the opportunity to learn Hindi along with the local language and English. “We wanted everyone to learn Hindi along with Chhattisgarhi as well as English, but BJP wanted people to learn only Hindi. BJP does not want you to learn English because they don’t want you to become doctors, and engineers and to make progress in life,” Rahul Gandhi said. Earlier in the New Delhi, October 31 (ANI): Multiple political leaders including Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and TMC MP Mahua Moitra have alleged that their Apple devices have been the victim of alleged hacking. The leaders shared the screenshot of the warning received on their Apple devices. BJP denied the allegations levelled by Opposition over the alert by Apple and party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad called the accusations Apple’s “state-sponsored attack” warning triggers political war, BJP calls allegations “baseless” day, while speaking at a public meeting in Kanker in the state, Rahul Gandhi asserted that Congress will conduct the caste-based census if the party assumes office at the Centre. “We will conduct the caste-based census as fast as possible. If our government comes to power, the work will begin in two hours. And if our government is formed in Chhattisgarh, then the Chhattisgarh government will conduct the caste-based survey,” Rahul Gandhi said. The first phase of polling for 20 seats in Chhattisgarh will be held on November 7. After the first phase of polling on November 7, the remaining 70 seats in the state will go to polls on November 17. The counting of votes will be done on December 3. Elections in Chhattisgarh will be contested on 90 assembly seats and both the major contenders in the state, BJP and Congress, have released their final list of all 90 candidates in the state.
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The GALA honors the industry’s best in building, development, architecture, interior design and sales and marketing. “Our team is thrilled to win four prestigious awards at the 2023 GALA event,” said Erica Bell, marketing manager with Miller & Smith. “It is an honor to be recognized for our hard work in style, design and marketing efforts!” This year’s wins include: • Best Design & Architecture – Cascades at Embery Mill • Best Interior Merchandising – The Rainier Model at Cascades at Embery Mill • Best Direct Mail Campaign – 5-Star Soiree Invitation • Best Social Media – Styled by You Campaign Winning Best Design & Architecture, Cascades at Embery Mill is a 55+ community offering lowmaintenance living in stunning homes crafted for homeowners who desire a carefree lifestyle. Thoughtfully placed in Stafford, Virginia, the active adult community showcases a collection of villa-style, attached homes boasting three to four bedrooms and two to three-and-a-half bathrooms across 2,800 square feet of living space. Priced from the upper $400,000s, each home showcases soughtafter appointments such as a primary suite located on the main level, openconcept floor plans and opportunities to add on a porch or patio. Cascades at Embrey Mill also won Best Interior Merchandising for its model home. Built with active empty-nesters in mind, this model home is meant for visitors and entertaining. This study, in contrast, features high style—modern with traditional touches that harmoniously blend with how we live today. A focus on living in an airy, open plan with an abundance of natural light, inviting décor, and accessories brings out a sense of peace in this home that is simply mesmerizing. With thoughtful storage areas, space for an exercise room, and plenty of comfortable seating, this model home is perfect for people of all ages. The bunkroom and loft are the grandchildren’s favorite places for hide-and-seek, while the entire family loves playing games, relaxing and bonding in the spacious recreational room. This model home is a stunning example of elevated design and functionality–a place that celebrates family and stylish and comfortable living. Winning Best Direct Mail Campaign, the 5-Star Soiree invitation to an evening spent in Patapsco Crossing’s Bradburne Multi-Gen Model with Chef Roberto Donna. You open your mailbox to something unexpected. Certainly, a hand-addressed, solid gold envelope stands out amongst a sea of junk mail and bills. Inside, you pull Tel Aviv (Israel), Oct 30 (ANI): Amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, Spokesperson of the Israel Government Eylon Levy on October 30 praised India for its continuous support. He said, “We appreciate India’s support. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Netanyahu have spoken clearly in the UN resolution on Friday. We would have wanted India to vote against it. It was an outrageous resolution. It didn’t mention Hamas once. It didn’t call for the immediate return of the hostages.” Israeli fighter jets continued to carry out airstrikes at multiple sites in southern Syria. The airstrikes were carried out in response to rocket fire on Golan Heights hours earlier, Times of Israel reported on Oct 30. out a card. Its presence is distinctive with its heavy weight stark white card stock, juxtaposed by a rich gold foil stamp inviting you to a 5-Star Soiree. This is no everyday gesture but rather a thank you that stands out in the mailbox monotony. The 5-Star Soiree event was the perfect pairing to match the spirit of Miller & Smith’s gratitude to its Israel-Hamas war | “We appreciate India’s support...” Israeli Govt’s Spox lauds India for its support homebuyers, prospects and Realtor Ambassadors. The 5-Star Thank You Soiree set out to wine and dine with personally prepared hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a front-row seat to culinary theater with homemade tasting portions of Fettuccine Parmesan. It was dazzling to the senses to fully experience la dolce vita. At Miller & Smith, we believe there is no better way to experience a model home than to linger a little longer. See it in its very best light and how it will set the mood for so many moments. From school days to 5-star soirees, it is built to do it all. This big idea was a delicious direct mail success. And it all started with a little gold envelope that was sent out with one very big job to do. 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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2023 9 AP Govt making efforts to supply water to benefit farmers: Officials Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 29 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has effectively managed the water distribution despite deficit rainfall to benefit the farmers in tail-end areas, but few media publications have been throwing mud against the government by spreading false narratives, a release from the Chief Minister’s Office said. There are over 13.08 lakh acres of Ayakattu (land depends on canal irrigation) under the Prakasam Barrage. Water was released on July 7 for Kharif 2023-2024 and Paddy planting has been completed in 9.91 lakh acres, it added. “So far 85.81 TMC of water has been supplied to Ayakattu from Prakasam Barrage. Due to the lack of flow in the Krishna River, water is being taken from the Pattiseema lifting scheme and Pulichintala project,” the release stated. According to the Water Resources Department, “35.93 TMC water from the Pulichintala project, 29.88 TMC water from the Pattiseema scheme, and the remaining 20 TMC water is supplied from inflows to Krishna River from Munneru, Paleru, Keesara etc. This year due to adverse weather conditions, the Krishna River basin has received low rainfall. As a result, there is not enough water in the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs to release for the Krishna delta region. The Chief Minister has reviewed the situation with the senior officials of the department from time to time and prepared a contingency plan.” The statement claimed that the government has made a necessary plan to protect the crops planted by the farmers and accordingly, the water in the Pulichintala project and Pattiseema has been used very carefully in a balanced manner. It said that data from the Water Resources Department reflect that the Pulichintala project had 38 TMC water storage at the beginning of this season. “About 18 TMCs of water were released for the crops of Krishna Delta till Godavari and the farmers were given water for the crops. As the water reserves in Pulichintala were decreasing, the Pattiseema pumps were switched on and water was supplied to the Krishna delta through the Prakasam barrage from July 21,” it said. The department noted that it was a farsighted plan implemented by the government headed by Chief Minister Jagan, so they were able to store 19 TMCs of water in Pulichinthala through the Musi River during the rains in Telangana. “If the water had not been previously harnessed from the Pulichintala project, we would have encountered a flood-like situation due to the inflow of water from the Musi River”. “Not only in the Krishna basin but also in the Ayakattu region, the rainfall has been very low this year. The months of August and October recorded less rainfall which is rare. Even in this dire situation where nature is not cooperating, the government has taken planned measures to protect the interests of the farmers and has introduced all the necessary measures to prevent the crop from drying up i.e. Warbandi system (on & off)”. As per the statement, the Warbandi system is also being implemented to keep the crops from drying up given monsoon conditions. “Due to the system, there will be no drain flow in designated areas for a week. In such situations, especially at the end of the canal, farmers use oil engines to sweep away the standing water and save the crops. The Water Resources Department is making all efforts to provide water with the highest priority to the tail-end area where it is needed” Regarding the Krishna Eastern Delta, the department noted that there is a registered area of 7,36,953 acres out of which 5,30,136 acres are cultivated. So far 52.69 TMC of water has been supplied from Prakasam Barrage. Water is being supplied to Ayakattu by implementing the Warabandi system, as per the statement. It added that 800 cusecs to 1200 cusecs of water were supplied to the Eluru canal, and currently 1000 cusecs of water are being supplied. “There is no condition of crop drying in Ayakattu. All efforts are being made to provide water to every acre of Ayakattu”. It added that regular reviews are being conducted by introducing a weekday policy to prevent crops from drying up In the presence of water resources department officials and public representatives. (ANI)
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