DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 (PAGE 3) Dr Jitendra holds video interaction J&K to get PMAY Psychiatrists raise alarm over Corona with public activists across J&K funds shortly: Tomar stress, advice people to remain busy Excelsior Correspondent Excelsior Correspondent The aim of starting MGN- Suhail Bhat already suffering from mental connect with God like never REGA works is to give relief to health issues are more vulnera- before and help you to ward off SRINAGAR, Apr 18: The NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Union JAMMU, Apr 18: Union daily-wage workers so that they ble. anxieties," reads the advisory. Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said mental health experts have Rural Development Minister can earn their livelihood through The experts said that chil- The mental health experts here today that public coopera- raised alarm over the prolonging Narendra Singh Tomar today various panchayat level dren and the elderly have a pre- have advised parents not to tion is vital to Jammu & of the COVID-19 related stress- held a meeting with Advisor to schemes. disposition to stress-related fea- make children fearful. "Educate Kashmir's fight against Corona es as it might cause extreme dis- Lt Governor, Baseer Ahmad The meeting was informed tures and families should take them (children) in a way that it and is proving to be of immense Khan through video conferenc- orders and advised people to care of this age group. In addi- doesn't seem like the end of the help in containing the spread of that among the priority works to keep themselves busy. ing where various issues were be started under MGNREGA tion, they said people who world. When we teach our chil- the COVID-19 pandemic. He discussed. The mental health experts already are suffering from some dren how to cross a road, we also appreciated the perfect har- will include irrigation and water said that the pandemic is taking The Union Minister appreci- conservation, construction of diseases like hypertension, dia- don't make them fearful talking mony between the administra- ated the efforts of Rural a toll on the mental health of the betes, endocrinological diseases about worst accidents, we just tion and civil society which has ponds, wells, horticulture related people who are trapped in their Development Department activities and plantation of trees. or have family problems are teach them how to be safe," the yielded positive dividends over (RDD) for making around 7 lakh homes due to the continued high-risk groups. Another group advisory said. the last four weeks. During the meeting, the restrictions on movement in face-masks for prevention of Advisor Khan raised the funds is people with less family or He advised people not to Dr Jitendra Singh was speak- wake of COVID-19 pandemic. social support. watch hyperbolic news channels COVID -19 in J&K. under Pradhan Mantri Awas ing in over one-and-half hour They said that the fear of The experts said people are and keep themselves busy with During the meeting it was Yojana (PMAY) related issue. long video conference interac- contracting the disease and lone- confronting a unique situation Yoga and exercises. "The exer- decided that various works He was assured by the Union tion with public activists from liness have given rise to many which they have not witnessed cise improves your mood. under Mahatma Gandhi Minister that the funds will different districts across the mental health issues which before and that increases their People should watch reliable Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh holding video conference National Rural Employment shortly be released to J&K. Union Territory of J&K. The dis- interaction with public activists from different districts across the Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in might worsen if people ignore vulnerability, "Day-to-day rou- news", he said, adding that keep- tricts that were represented in the Besides, the meeting also Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, on Saturday. J&K will shortly be started by them. "People start with com- tine of people has been affected ing yourself busy with house video conference meet included discussed mobilization of skilled following Standard Operating plaints of sleeplessness, low which has given rise to anxiety chores may also help to reduce Jammu, Srinagar, Kathua, offering hospitality to a sudden ated the exemplary synergism and semi skilled workers in pan- Procedure (SOP) guidelines. As mood, fearfulness and panic among the people. If the stress the stress. Baramulla, Udhampur, influx of around 4,000 people with which the civil administra- chayats through PRIs. The vil- per the guidelines, the workers attacks. If symptoms remain for increases there are more dangers The psychiatrists of Anantnag, Samba, Rajouri, overnight in a small town imme- tion, Police authorities and the lage level committees, water diately after the declaration of civil society had unitedly taken have to wear masks and also two-three weeks in a person he like the person gets worried IMHANS have issued guide- Poonch, Doda, Bandipora, sanitation committees, IWMP should consult a psychiatrist," about the future," Junaid Nabi, a lines to deal with paranoia, fear, Kishtwar, Reasi and Budgam. lockdown, Bandipora in on the Corona challenge but also have to maintain proper distanc- committees will also be Kashmir valley despite falling in expressed the hope that the com- ing while carrying out their Dr Seikh Shoib, a psychiatrist psychiatrist told Excelsior. anxiety, and panic. They advised Each of the districts in the involved at panchayat level. told Excelsior. He advised people not to people to invoke their belief in Union Territory, said Dr Jitendra risk zone had effectively pursued bined efforts will soon put an end work. the task of tracing the possible to this ordeal and J&K would be He said chances of develop- watch hyperbolic news channels destiny while exercising all the Singh, had commendably dis- ing stress-related features are and keep themselves busy with necessary precautions. charged its responsibilities Corona contacts. able to set an example among all Farooq, Omar pay tributes to Sadiq Ali, During the interaction with the Union Territories and States more in people with an underly- Yoga and exercises. "The exer- "Practicing your faith in solace depending upon the peculiar ing mental health problem, cise improves your mood. of your rooms will help you to requirements and constraints of activists and political representa- of the country. Sheikh Jabbar on death anniversaries "Threshold to bear stress varies People should watch reliable connect with God like never the given district. For example, tives from different districts Dr Jitendra Singh also noted across the Union Territory, Dr the fact that out of 20 districts in Excelsior Correspondent Terming him an epitome of from person to person. The news", he said, adding that keep- before and help you to ward off he said, while Kathua had set an service, the duo said that he sin- worst thing is that the situation Jitendra Singh not only appreci- the Union Territory of J&K, 6 SRINAGAR, Apr 18: ing yourself busy with house anxieties," reads the advisory. example of magnanimity by cerely worked towards empow- might trigger underlying stress had remained Corona-free till President Jammu and Kashmir chores may also help to reduce The mental health experts erment of people in Ganderal and that can take any shape," he now, while two other districts of National Conference and the stress. have advised parents not to Farmers welcome PM's decision of Rajouri and Udhampur were ini- with commitment and passion. said, adding that the people The psychiatrists of make children fearful. "Educate Member of Parliament from The duo said that late Sheikh tially high risk zones but are now Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah IMHANS have issued guide- them (children) in a way that it gradually coming out of that. Jabbar Sahib will be remem- Bring back stranded lines to deal with paranoia, fear, doesn't seem like the end of the resuming agricultural, other activities and former Chief Minister and bered for his service to the peo- Excelsior Correspondent Agrarian community, he added. Referring to united coopera- Vice President NC, Omar passengers like UP anxiety, and panic. They advised world. When we teach our chil- tion and coordination among ple of his constituency and the people to invoke their belief in dren how to cross a road, we Another vegetable farmer of Abdullah today paid tributes to party. The duo prayed for peace JAMMU, Apr 18: With the the same village said that the district administration, Police former party treasurer and Ex- Govt: Tarigami destiny while exercising all the don't make them fearful talking Home Ministry issuing guide- to the soul of late leader. incurred losses due to Covid-19 and public, Dr Jitendra Singh MLA Zadibal Sadiq Ali on his Excelsior Correspondent necessary precautions. about worst accidents, we just lines for lockdown 2.0 allowing lauded the scientifically set up While paying tributes to his "Practicing your faith in solace teach them how to be safe," the crisis to the Agriculture Sector ninth death anniversary. father, Party's district president certain sectors like Agriculture, quarantine centres in remote SRINAGAR, Apr 18: CPI of your rooms will help you to advisory said. can be now lessened by this bold Extolling his political acu- Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar said that Horticulture and Industries etc to areas like Kishtwar and Doda. men and literary disposition, (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf decision of the Government but we are committed to nurture his Tarigami today said that the function from 20 April in order the preventive measures like While he appreciated the people party president said, "Late Sadiq to ease public living in the wake of Reasi for having cooperated legacy of secular thinking and decision of the Uttar Pradesh social distancing etc to be taken Sahib was a man of integrity, and inclusive approach for one and of COVID-19 crisis, the people in suspension of Shree Mata principles. His was a versatile Government to send 250 buses is farmer's responsibility to end all. to pick up about 9,000 stranded across the Union Territory of its spread. Vaishno Devi Yatra, he also at personality, a writer, a proficient J&K expressed their gratitude to the same time appreciated the Among others Party's students and drop them to their The horticulture sector in speaker; he has left long lasting Additional General Secretary Dr the Government for resuming representatives from Srinagar native districts from Kota in J&K, especially the Apple impressions on his colleagues Sheikh Mustufa Kamal; such activities. and other districts in the valley Rajasthan must be replicated by Industry of Kashmir, has also and associates, even his detrac- Provincial President Nasir The farmers in border village for having cooperated with the J&K administration to bring welcomed this decision and tors could help but get captivated Aslam Wani; party MPs of Mangnar, in Poonch District administration to convince the back the stranded people across expressed their gratitude to the with his persona. I pay my Mohammad Akbar Lone, of J&K have started preparing people to offer the Friday the country. Prime Minister. earnest tributes to him on his Hasnain Masoodi, chief Members of Traders Federation holding a meeting on their fields for growing vegeta- Namaz from home without Reportedly these students Mohamad Abbas, an apple death anniversary, may Almighty spokesperson Aga Syed Saturday. bles this year after the announce- crowding in the mosques. are being screened by doctors grower of village Mattan, grant him highest echelons in Ruhullah Mehdi, Vice Provincial ment of the Prime Minister and Reiterating that there is no and then allowed to board the Anantnag, said that the Apple Jannah." President Muhammad Syed shortage of essential supplies, Dr buses. “What stops J&K Traders Federation resents Govt decision of guidelines by the Home Industry of Kashmir could have Party's vice President while Akhoon; Provincial Secretary Ministry. The vegetable farming Jitendra Singh asked the partici- administration to follow the ruined if this decision has not pants to assure public that the paying tributes to the late leader Showkat Ahmad Mir, District allowing operations by e-commerce giants is their only mode of earning been taken as the Apple crop said, "Late Sadiq Ali sahib was a President Srinagar Peer Afaq, same pattern to bring back its throughout the year and they are medical equipment and the stranded people? Even Excelsior Correspondent The meeting also extended needs a timely spray of fungi- masks are also available in suffi- conscious politician, an environ- Provincial Spokesperson Imran engaged in this farming activity cides, which if not sprayed could mentalist, an accomplished Nabi Dar, YNC President Kashmiris stranded in Jammu deep appreciation for the way from decades. cient quantity. He, however, JAMMU, Apr 18: lead to the diseases like scab, writer. I pray for eternal peace to Salman Ali Sagar; Additional are not being brought back by the Government was proactive- Sunil Kumar, while express- advised that sophisticated N-95 Demanding immediate with- cork spot, powdery mildew etc soul." Spokesperson Sara Hayat Shah; the administration which is ly dealing with this unprece- ing his gratitude for this deci- face masks should be reserved drawal of notification allowing destroying its economical value. Late Sadiq Ali was father of YNC VP Ahsan Pardesi, unfortunate”, he questioned. dented crisis due to COVID-19 sion, said that vegetable farming for high risk professionals i.e. e-commerce giants to supply Mushtaq Ahmad, a paddy Political advisor to Omar Mudassir Shahmiri. Mushtaq He said that special trans- and trying its best to ensure is their only mode of earning and Doctors, Paramedics and Police non-essentials while denying farmer of Qazigund Anantnag, Abdullah, Tanvir Sadiq. Ahmad have also paid glowing port arrangements must be safety and security of every this order has come at a right personnel, while most of us the same to offline traders dur- also appreciated the decision and Dr Farooq and Omar have tributes to late Sadiq Ali and made for them and due COVID Indian Citizen. India today is in time when the climate is suitable should use homemade masks or ing COVID-19 restrictions, said that this is the season when also paid glowing tributes to Sheikh Abdul Jabbar on their protocols must also be fol- a much better situation as com- for it. The Prime Minister's for- ordinary handkerchief made lowed. Neeraj Anand, National Vice- pared to the rest of the world they prepare seedlings for the masks so that the scientific or party veteran, EX MLA and for- death anniversaries. mula 'Jaan Bhi Jahan Bhi' amid President, Confederation of All and this has happened mainly paddy crop, which is their only surgical masks are spared for mer Minister Sheikh Abdul this lockdown is much appreciat- India Traders, (CAIT) has said due to the bold and pragmatic means of livelihood. those who actually require these. Jabbar on his 30th anniversary. ed by everyone especially the that traders would resist any approach of the Government move that creates stress among led by Narendra Modi, Medicos pitch for Rs 1 cr life cover small retail traders who are observed the CTF team. already facing survival issues. However, serious reserva- He said that they were not tions were expressed with in favour of frontline workers expecting such biased decision Excelsior Correspondent quarantine," DAK said. respect to the Home Ministry from the current dispensation, guidelines of 15th April, which It added that this has psycho- especially so when it was the SRINAGAR, Apr 18: logically impacted their family have allowed e- commerce Medico body, Doctors Mohalla Shops that played cru- companies to begin their busi- and children, who are under con- cial role in maintaining supply Association Kashmir (DAK) stant stress. ness activities from 21st April today demanded one crore rupee lines without hiking any price. onwards, particularly for non- It also demanded immediate "If you notice, no death due life cover to the frontline health- revocation of SRO- 202 and said essential goods. care workers who are at a higher to hunger has been reported "It will be highly unfair if that new doctors must be from any district across the risk amid COVID-19 outbreak. appointed on a fast track recruit- ITC providing essentials to J&K Police. -Excelsior/Shakeel the e- commerce players are Film making group members from Pune who got stuck in nation and meals to over two In a statement issued here, ment basis. "SRO - 202 is like allowed to deliver all kinds of lockdown at Bhaderwah. -Excelsior/Tilak Raj crore people were provided DAK demanded adequate pro- punishment to doctors who are non- essential goods whereas ITC provides essentials daily by this fraternity only. We tection in the form of security serving during these humanitari- brick and mortar retailers are are receiving many complaints Bhaderwah family turns saviour personnel in every COVID hos- an crises," it said. allowed to deal only in essential pital and bring an urgent ordi- DAK said that strong meas- to J&K Police against this notification in commodities. This will create nance declaring assault on ures for mass awareness among Jammu also; being a trade Excelsior Correspondent the pandemic and have faced further imbalance in the level for Pune-based filmmakers health care workers as a non- people regarding Social distanc- dependent State, we on behalf playing field and give rise to bailable offence. significant disruption in their Excelsior Correspondent from Jammu on 25th March , ing, mask for all and self- SRINAGAR, Apr 18: In line of all brick and mortars stores unnecessary conflicts. This "One crore life cover must livelihoods. but due to sudden nationwide hygiene must be taken. with ITC's 'Nation First - Sab resent any such move," said decision of the Government has BHADERWAH, Apr 18: be given to all frontline health The conglomerate in its com- lockdown for 21 days, they Because, DAK said, "this Saath Badhein', that focuses on Neeraj Anand. come as a huge disappointment Showing a perfect blend of har- care workers as is done by the mitment to support the govern- group got stuck up in may have to be practised beyond inclusive and sustainable Earlier, in an urgent meeting to the traders of India," the mony and hospitality during Union Territory of Delhi, while ment efforts and play its part in Bhaderwah. lockdown period unless there progress, ITC Limited has set up of office bearers of Chamber of meet concluded. ongoing lockdown due to out- as ensure medico-legal cover to fighting the pandemic COVID- "Not only the flights were will be an effective drug thera- Rs 150 crore COVID-19 contin- Traders Federation, it was Raman Gupta, Shiv Kr break of novel Coronavirus suspended but also all the hotels all doctors, paramedics and py or vaccine against COVID 19 with compassion and decided to send an urgent letter sweepers," DAK said. gency fund for vulnerable sec- Gupta, Dinesh Gupta, Tushaar (COVID-19) pandemic, a fami- here got closed and there was no 19 by utilizing services of vari- resilience has joined hands with of dissent to Prime Minister's It also demanded that the tions of society. Gupta, Praveen Gupta, Ajay ly here became saviour for a public transport plying on the ous organisations." JK Police by distributing essen- Office. administration must ensure that The fund, as per a hand-out Gupta and Parag Abrol were film making group from Pune roads. Having no place to stay, The Association has request- tial commodities (Juices and only one member of a couple is issued here will be used to pro- present in the meeting. who got stuck in lockdown far we started panicking, but we ed LG GC Murmu and Financial Soaps) for relief to IGP Kashmir Hassle-free issuance put on COVID-19 duty. "There vide relief to the most vulnera- away from home. were fortunate enough that this Commissioner HME, Atal Dullo Zone Vijay Kumar On a trip across Jammu and are many instances where both ble section of the society, pro- of lockdown passes Sanitization family at Gatha village gra- to kindly take a holistic view vide assistance to rural health- ITC Limited officials has Kashmir, a Pune based docu- husband and wife are giving about the measures suggested in handed over juices and soaps ciously offered us to stay with COVID-19 duties and conse- care and even provide protective demanded tunnel installed at mentary film making group has them", said Nachiket Guttikar. the larger interest of medical fra- stock to Jammu and Kashmir been forced to break their jour- quently landing into 14 days gear for medical staff. "One thing which really ternity and public at large. It said that the fund will be Police Department at District Excelsior Correspondent DC office ney in picturesque Bhaderwah moved us emotionally, was Police Line, Srinagar in pres- Excelsior Correspondent utilised primarily to provide SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Valley due to the coronavirus when after two days of our stay, ence of SSP Srinagar Dr. Mohd. NC for nominating members from relief to the vulnerable and most Jammu Kashmir Apni Party JAMMU, Apr 18: A saniti- lockdown. administration took us to hospi- Haseeb Mughal DySP DAR needy sections of society who (JKAP) senior leader and for- zation tunnel has been installed Nachiket Guttikar along tal quarantine, despite being a Srinagar Feroz Ahmad Qadri. have been harshly impacted by mer legislator, Rafi Ahmad Mir today at entrance gate of with his team members Shamin local, Aazim (landlord's son) ST/ OBC communities in SEBCC Kulkarni and Ninad Datar were today urged the J&K Deputy Commissioner office volunteered himself to stay with Excelsior Correspondent the current members of the com- Cong questions delay in Jammu as a preventive measure about to leave Bhaderwah us for 14 days of quarantine mission, my only concern is that Government to accelerate JAMMU, Apr 18: National to contain the spread of Valley after completing their period, so that we won't feel these communities should get efforts to ensure succor to Conference leader and former COVID-19. shoot for a documentary when alone", Nachiket said. their adequate share in the stranded J&K residents and MLA, Javed Ahmed Rana, today shifting quarantined people It was informed that the tun- the lockdown was announced. "It has been 32 days we are Commission, failing which the devise a hassle-free mechanism lashed out at the Government for Excelsior Correspondent pened," Mr Sharma said, adding nel has been donated by The filmmakers who belong staying with this family and due government will be responsible for issuance of lockdown travel not including any person from that their plea was genuine, par- Kamdhenu Paints to the admin- to Pune in Maharashtra, arrived to their friendly nature, not for a for whatever happens there- JAMMU, Apr 18: Congress passes to the deserving people. ST/OBC communities as mem- ticularly when the people were istration. here on March 15 for filming a single movement we missed our after," he added. has questioned the delay in shift- In a statement, the JKAP ber in the recently constituted allowed in different parts after It was further informed that documentary and were sched- family or our place. I am quite Rana further said that it is ing the people who have com- senior leader said people have Socially and Educationally quarantine periods. the sanitization tunnel will dis- uled to board a flight back home sure that one can ever experi- unfortunate to talk about other pleted their quarantine periods largely cooperated with the Backward Classes Commission "The stranded people should infect full body in just 30 sec- ence this thing in any other part issues at a time when the world especially stranded on Kathua government and now the gov- (SEBCC). be shifted to the respective onds. This is fully Eco Friendly Villager dies of of the world", said Ninad Datar. is passing through a critical border on Punjab side. ernment must also reciprocate In a statement issued here native places, although the Chamber which has 6 Nozzle The family who offered their phase, adding but it is also the JKPCC Chief Spokesperson, by ensuring a workable solution Rana said, the decision of the Punjab Govt has been looking Spray and it kills more than fall from ridge home to the travellers consider duty of Government to not take Ravinder Sharma said that the to their problems. He said, the Government to exclude mem- after them," 150+ infections. Sanitizer tun- Excelsior Correspondent themselves fortunate that they any decision in haste. J&K residents, who have under- government has rolled out e- bers from ST/OBC communities Sharma said adding people nels are going to be very useful got an opportunity to help He appealed the Government gone necessary quarantine peri- pass facility but it seems to be a RAJOURI, Apr 18: An eld- shows the mindset of the present are getting desperate and the to the common public. strangers during crisis. to take a decision in the matter at od on Punjab side of the Kathua cruel joke in absence of high erly villager was died of fall dispensation with which it is Govt should do the job without The officials of Kamdhenu "It is not a favour, if tomor- an earliest. border are agitating for shifting speed internet. from a ridge in mountainous taking calls on such crucial mat- further delay. Paints informed that they had row our children get stuck in the He also appealed to the them to respective places, how- Mir also said that institu- Darhal area of district Rajouri ters. The party has also asked the started awareness campaign same situation, someone will Government to bring back home ever, the district administration tional coordination needs to be today. "How are they going to Union Territory administration titled 'India Mil Kar Fight Karo surely extend a helping hand to the workers stranded in different Kathua has told them to stay strengthened and the appointed The deceased has been iden- address the problems faced by to take needed steps for taking Na - Together we will defeat them. So my appeal to everyone parts of the country. calm till any further decision nodal officers outside J&K tified as Mohd Amin (67), son the population of these commu- care of the residents of Jammu Corona' on all our social media is that in the given circum- "Every day we receive calls about them, putting a question should be more accessible and of Wazir Mohd, resident of nities, when they are not giving and Kashmir stranded in differ- platforms. stances, we should go an extra from our people stuck in differ- mark on Government's policy. Dodaj in Darhal. He had gone to them representation in the ent States. responsive to stranded J&K res- Additional Deputy mile to help the people in dis- ent parts of the country and they "The people have completed his Dhok at Patlaar Dhar along Commission," Rana said, adding "The labourers from differ- idents. Commissioner, Dr Tahir tress", said Nazim Malik, owner continue to appeal for their their quarantine periods after with cattle. He fell down from a this shows that the Government ent districts of Jammu and He further said that dissemi- Firdous, Chief Planning Officer, of the house, adding that the evacuation. The Govt should not covering long distance mostly high ridge while grazing cattle was making mockery of the sys- Kashmir, working outside are in nation of information from the Joginder Katoch and officials of guests are welcome to stay at hesitate to bring back its own on foot and were expecting to be and died on the spot. His body tem by failing to give adequate dire need of financial support government should also be in Kamdhenu Paints and other my home till the situation people from outside states," shifted immediately after their was later removed to Darhal by representation. and other safety measures," Urdu for more effectiveness and concerned were present on the demands. Rana added. time was over but it has not hap- his family members. "I have nothing to do with Sharma added. better reach. occasion.