tadepalligudem l sunday l september 07, 2025 l `12.00 l PAGES 24 l city EDITION out: a negative list that’s detrimental to image of police flags misconduct, insensitive practices The list, compiled by the police research organisation over a period of one year, highlighted systemic shortcomings in the police machinery, which include ‘misconduct and insensitive practices’ that erode public trust and undermine credibility leading to weakening of the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve | P7 The Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) has come out with a list outlining acts and behaviour damaging the image of police ‘no room for aggressive behaviour’ ■ ■ BPR&D has suggested that DGPs give special attention to the way police interact with the public, and warned that aggressive or insensitive behaviour “leaves a lasting impact on public perception” The report says that delays in registration of FIRs, misuse of preventive measures, and false cases lead to erosion of public trust 2024 at last year’s dgp conference, bpr&d was tasked with the list CHENNAI ■ MADURAI ■ VIJAYAWADA ■ BENGALURU ■ KOCHI ■ HYDERABAD ■ VISAKHAPATNAM ■ COIMBATORE ■ KOZHIKODE ■ THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ■ BELAGAVI ■ BHUBANESWAR ■ SHIVAMOgGA ■ MANGALURU ■ TIRUPATI ■ TIRUCHY ■ TIRUNELVELI ■ SAMBALPUR ■ HUBBALLI ■ DHARMAPURI ■ KOTTAYAM ■ KANNUR ■ VILLUPURAM ■ KOLLAM ■ TADEPALLIGUDEM ■ NAGAPATTINAM ■ THRISSUR ■ KALABURAGI Possible thaw as PM reciprocates Trump positivity J aya n t h J a c o b @ New Delhi Committed to tripartite talks for political deal: Kuki-Zos Express News Service @ Guwahati The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) – umbrella organisations of Kuki-Zo rebel groups – on Saturday said the reopening of National Highway-2 in ethnic violence-hit Manipur “must not be misinterpreted as an endorsement of unrestricted movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas”. KNO and UPF recently signed a deal with the Centre to extend the Suspension of Operations agreement. In a joint statement, they sais contrary to “misinformed” narratives, the KukiZos never closed or blocked NH-2. “KNO and UPF reiterate that this gesture must not be misinterpreted as an endorsement of unrestricted movement across buffer zones between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas. The sanctity of these zones remains paramount, and the responsibility for securing the highway lies with the Government of India and its deployed force,” they said. They added that they would uphold the people’s aspiration in future political dialogues for the creation of a Union Territory with legislature for the Kuki-Zo people within the Constitution of India. Stating that the path forward lies in dialogue and not division, the statement said the government, KNO and UPF reaffirmed their commitment to a structured and time-bound tripartite dialogue for a negotiated political settlement under the Constitution. Meitei organisation Arambai Tenggol welcomed the tripartite peace agreement. friction between the two countries, including the US decision In a sign of a possible thaw to double tariffs on key Indian amid ongoing trade tensions goods to 50%. The move, linked and tariff pressure, Prime Min- in part to India’s continued purister Narendra Modi on Satur- chase of Russian crude oil, has day reaffirmed India’s commit- been termed by New Delhi as ment to its partnership with “ u n f a i r, u n j u s t i f i e d a n d the United States, responding unreasonable”. positively to the remarks by US Responding to a question on President Donald Trump. his post suggesting the US was Taking to X, Modi said: “Deep- “losing India and Russia to Chily appreciate and fully recipro- na,” Trump said, “I don’t think cate President Trump’s senti- we have. I’ve been very disapments and positive assessment pointed that India would be buyof our ties. India ing so much oil and the US have a from Russia.” very positive and Despite these difforward-looking ferences, both sides Comprehensive have emphasised and Global Stratetheir long-ter m gic Partnership.” strategic relationModi’s reship. External Afsponse came Special bilateral fairs Minister S hours after Presirelationship: Don Jaishankar on Satdent Trump deurday underscored “I get along very well scribed the Indiathe importance with Modi as you US relationship Modi places on the know... India and the as “very special” US partnership. He US have a special during a White said “PM Modi atrelationship. There is House press brieftaches enormous nothing to worry ing, during which importance to our about,” Trump said he said: “I’ll alpartnership with ways be friends the US. Where with Modi. He’s a President Trump is great prime minister.” However, concerned, he (PM Modi) has Trump also added: “I just don’t always had a very good personal like what he is doing at this par- equation with President Trump. ticular moment.” But the point is that we remain When asked whether he was engaged with the US, and at this open to resetting ties, Trump time, I can’t say more than said: “I always will. I’ll always that.” be friends with Modi... But InThe latest comments come dia and the US have a very spe- weeks after Modi, Russian Prescial relationship. There is noth- ident Vladimir Putin, and Chiing to worry about.” nese President Xi Jinping were The exchange comes against seen together at the SCO sumthe backdrop of rising trade mit in Tianjin, China. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi lighting the lamp to inaugurate the Odisha Literary Festival 2025 as TNIE CEO Lakshmi Menon, Editorial Director Prabhu Chawla and Resident Editor Siba Mohanty look on, in Bhubaneswar on Saturday; and (left) actor and director Amol Palekar speaks during the session ‘Comrades in Arts: Love, Life, and Literature’ at the event | Shamim Qureshy/ DEBADATTA MALLICK | P5 ECI to meet all CEOs on SIR on Sept 10 M U KESH RA N J A N @ New Delhi UNDETERRED by the huge controversy over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Election Commission of India has called a meeting of all Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of states and Union Territories on September 10 to discuss preparedness to conduct similar exercise elsewhere across the country, officials said on Saturday . Apart from SIR for other states, the meeting would also discuss issues relating to hold- ECI is likely to launch SIR for the rest of the country with the qualifying date of January 1, 2026. In an order on June 24, ECI had hinted nationwide SIR, but only rolled it out for Bihar ahead of Assembly election in the state ing upcoming assembly elections later this year in Bihar and in few other states including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Pudduchery next year. The meeting is going to be the third of its kind since Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar took charge on February 19 this year, and will be attended by election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi apart from CEC Kumar. A senior poll panel official said, “Even as the final agenda for the meeting is yet to be finalised, during the deliberations, it is expected that the Commission is going to make Ensure fertiliser supply National School of Drama to all regions: Naidu regional centre in ap likely boost to theatre art Express News Service Express News Service @ Rajamahendravaram The Centre has agreed in principle to establish the regional centre of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Andhra Pradesh. This was revealed by Minister for Tourism Kandu la Durgesh. Speaking after inaugurating the 4th International Short Film Festival organised by the National Telugu Saraswat Mandal Parishat in Palakollu of West Godavari district on Saturday, along with Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu, the Tourism Minister highlighted the efforts to promote cultural activities in the State in a big way . Nandi Drama Festival will be held in Rajamahendravaram in November. The NDA government, led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, will provide world-class infrastructure in key locations in AP to promote film- making in a big way he said. , The Chief Minister has already approved the conduct of the Nandi Awards presentation function in Rajamahendravaram, the cultural capital of AP he said. , Durgesh pointed out that the Telugu film industry earns nearly 60% of its revenue from AP, and urged senior members of the film fraternity to shift their base to the State, assuring them of all necessary support. Ramanaidu said the short film festival helps promote social awareness, and reflects the diversity and richness of Telugu culture and heritage. Coffee Berry Borer detected for first time in ASR U s h a P e r i @ Visakhapatnam For the first time, the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB), considered the most destructive pest in coffee cultivation, has been detected in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district. The infestation has so far spread across nearly 80 acres of plantations, raising concern among the 2.45 lakh farmers engaged in coffee cultivation across more than 2.5 lakh acres in the district. The first confirmed outbreak was traced to Pakanakudi village in Chinalabudu panchayat of Paderu revenue division. The pest has since been identified in several other areas, in- Buzz on nationwide SIR from January 1 Tribal Welfare Minister Gummidi Sandhya Rani oversees the destruction of Coffee Berry Borer infested crop in Alluri Sitarama Raju district on Saturday | EXPRESS cluding 29 acres in Pakanakudi, 29 acres in Malivalasa, 7 acres in Malasingaram, 5 acres in Chinalabudu, and 2 acres in Turayikeeyida. ASR district, known for producing about 16,000 metric tonnes of coffee annually, has now categorised plantations into red, yellow, and blue zones to implement targeted pest control measures. Coffee Berry Borer causes damage by boring into coffee berries, and feeding on the beans, resulting in significant crop loss, and reduced bean quality The most visible symp. tom is a small pinhole at the navel of the berry . To contain the spread, coffee farmers have been instructed to immediately harvest all berries from infected plantations, collect fallen berries, boil the harvested crop in hot water for two to three minutes, and bury it in 3 feet deep pits to contain P4 the spread of pest.  @ Vijayawada Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said there should be no dearth of fertilisers, and officials should initiate measures to ensure supply of fertilisers to farmers in all regions. The Chief Minister reviewed the supply of fertilisers at an official meeting on Saturday   .   The officials said at present 77,396 metric tonnes of fertilisers are available in the State, and Kakinada port is receiving 15,000 metric tonnes on Sunday . Another 41,000 tonnes of fertilisers will reach the State in 10 days. However, there is a shortage of fertilisers in Bapatla, Krishna and Kadapa districts, and they are making arrangements to supply fertilisers from other places to these districts. The Chief Minister said right from the district collector to village and ward secretariat staff should initiate steps to supply fertilisers to farmers, and at the same time instil confidence among farmers that there is no shortage of farm inputs. Naidu said the supply of ferW ITH THIS ISSUE Made in Japan PLUS 12 P AGES an assessment of the preparedness of different states to take up SIR exercise, as after Bihar the next round of intensive revision exercises are going to be taken up in those states, which are scheduled to go for assembly polls next year.” They, however, confirmed that all the CEOs have been asked to make presentations with regards to the number of electors and the details of the last SIR conducted in their respective states and UTs. Opposition parties including RJD, Congress, CPI, CPM, TMC, SP and DMK are against a nationwide SIR. New Canada report traces Khalistani terror finance h a r p r e e t b a j w a @ Chandigarh It is the responsibility of district collectors and agricultural officials to ensure adequate supply of fertilisers to the satisfaction of farmers N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister tilisers should be taken up in Rabi season through data available on e-crop portal and Aadhaar linkage. He stressed the need for data linkage to supply fertilisers to farmers as per their crop requirements. “It is the responsibility of district collectors and agricultural officials to ensure adequate supply of fertilisers to the satisfaction of farmers,” he said. ap targets 50,000 overseas jobs in five years The State government will provide 50,000 overseas jobs over the next five years through CEDAP, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh | P4 AT least two Khalistani extremist groups have received financial support, originating from Canada, for politically motivated violent activities, according to a new Canadian government report on terror financing. The report titled ‘2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada’ has identified the Khalistani extremist groups receiving financial support originating from Canada as Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation. These groups, categorized under Politically Motivated Violent Extremism (PMVE), are suspected of exploiting funding networks, including non-profit and charitable sectors, to suppor t their objectives. The report classifies terrorist threats into three categories: Ideologically Motivated Violent Extremism (IMVE), PMVE, and Religiously Motivated Violent Extremism (RMVE). While IMVE attacks by lone actors have caused the most fatalities in Canada over the past decade, PMVE and RMVE groups rely on sophisticated international financing networks. PMVE groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Khalistani extremists, are noted for abusing the banking infrastructure, cryptocurrencies and charitable organisations, the report said.