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3 CITY 7 INTERNET OF BODIES (IOB) 5 STATE Jammu and Kashmir is almost always in the ACB ARRESTS JPDCL ENGINEER ADV KHAN ASKS OFFICERS TO EXPEDITE news for one reason or another. Apart from REGISTRATION PROCESS OF HOUSEBOATS the obvious political headlines, J&K was FOR ACCEPTING BRIBE also in the news because of covid-19. As the Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan THINK The Anti Corruption Bureau Saturday said it arrested Saturday chaired a meeting of officers and took review of world struggled with covid-19 pandemic, Sushma Parihar, JE (Electrical) posted at Nai Basti Fish the status of Bio-digesters in Houseboats in Dal Lake, at.... J&K faced a peculiar situation.... Market, Jammu for accepting bribe. In a statement....

Widom Registration For 2 Militants, Soldier Amarnath Yatra To The road to success CAG Raps J&K Govt Over is dotted with many Start From April 1 tempting parking spaces. Killed In Ongoing Press Trust Of India —Will Rogers Departmental Deficiencies Shopian Encounter JAMMU: Registration for the Calls For System Revamp To Ensure Proper Response To Audit Observations upcoming annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Two Army Men Injured, 2-3 Amarnath in south Kashmir is going to start from April 1, an of- ‘9 PSUs Non- Militants Believed To Be Trapped ficial said on Saturday. Operational For The 56-day yatra to the LG Extends 3,880-metre-high shrine is Last 5 To 29 Yrs’ scheduled to start from the Holi Greetings here are nine Public Sec- twin routes of Pahalgam and JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, tor Undertakings which Baltal on June 28and culminate Manoj Sinha on Saturday extend- are non-operational on August 22. T ed his heartiest greetings to the for the last five to 29 years, In a meeting earlier this people on the eve of ‘Holi’. the Comptroller and Auditor month, officials had said that In his message of felicitations, the General of India has said. all COVID-19 protocols are in Lt Governor observed that Holi, The CAG, in its report on social, place and standard operating a spring festival of colours is an general and economic (non- procedures  More On P10 integral part of our rich compos- PSUs) in the erstwhile state Press Trust Of India administration to look into the ite culture which promotes the for the year ending 31 March, matter and revamp the system tradition of ‘Unity in Diversity’ and 2019 said among the nine JAMMU: Stating that its audit to ensure a proper response strengthens the social fabric, an File Photo PSUs, four are in Power Sector HC Quashes PSA has pointed out several defi- to the audit observations in a official spokesperson said. alone and have investment Observer Monitoring Desk a heavy contingent of police, ciencies in the implementa- time-bound manner. “The auspicious occasion also Detention Of of Rs 56.60 crore towards army’s 34 RR and CRPF per- tion of various programmes In its report on the social, endorses affection,  More On P10 share capital (Rs 55.77 crore) SRINAGAR: Two unidentified sonnel cordoned off Wangam Pulwama Youth and internal-control mea- general, economic (non-public and long term loans (Rs 0.83 militants and a soldier were on Saturday evening on a tip- Agencies sures in selected departments sector undertakings) sectors crore), by the State Govern- Fraudster Arrested killed and two others injured in off regarding the presence of in Jammu and Kashmir, the for the year ending March 31, ment. The nine PSUs include an ongoing encounter in south militants in the village, offi- SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Comptroller and Auditor 2019, the CAG said the pen- In Rajouri Jammu and Kashmir Power Kashmir’s Shopian district. cials said. When the joint team High Court has quashed deten- General (CAG) of India has dency of a large number of JAMMU: A fraudster, allegedly in- Transmission  More On P10 volved in swapping of ATM cards, According to the reports, started the  More On P10 tion order under Public Safety Act asked the Union Territory paragraphs  More On P10 was arrested in Rajouri district of against a youth from Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, and ordered authorities to release police said. The arrest followed CASO In Kulgam Ends After 2 Days him forthwith provided he was ‘LAHDC Leh, he Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) for Leh and a complaint lodged by Kulsum not required in any other case. Kargil districts have failed to submit accounts for audit since their inception, overnment forces called off a major search operation Akhtar of Gakhrote alleging that “Bare perusal of the grounds Kargil Fail To Tthe Comptroller and Auditor General of India said, terming it a “serious finan- against militants in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, nearly her ATM card was fraudulently of detention reveals that the de- cial irregularity”. The audit reports of eight other autonomous bodies in Jammu and two days after it was launched on Wednesday, reports said Submit Audit replaced by a person during a G taining authority has relied upon Kashmir, including both wings of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science Saturday. Special operations group (SOG) of police, army’s 9 RR  More On P10 transaction in the town, a police three FIRs while issuing the or- Accounts’ and Technology (Kashmir and Jammu) (SKUAST), J&K state housing and the personnel of CRPF 18 battalion laid a  More On P10 official said. The official said an der impugned.  More On P10 investigation was set into motion and the accused was identified as Faizan Ali, a resident of Poonch, Bukhari Demands who was subsequently arrested India, Pak Must Move from his rented  More On P10 Revision Of Man Dies Hours After Mining Policy 8 Injured In Beyond Secret Talks: Omar SRINAGAR: Apni Party President Vaccine Shot In Handwara Says The Two Countries Must Resolve Highway Accident Syed Altaf Bukhari on Saturday SRINAGAR: At least eight people, reiterated his demand for revi- Issues Through Open Dialogue including a driver were injured in sion of Geology and Mining pol- J&K Reports 271 a road accident that took place icy that according to Himalayas New Corona Cases Press Trust Of India along the highway at Pampore- has severely affected livelihood Lasjan bypass on Saturday. of lakhs of families besides halt- ammu and Kashmir recorded SRINAGAR: National Conference Police officials said that a Tavera ing private and public develop- 271 new COVID-19 cases on vice-president Omar Abdullah bearing (JK03B-8668) met with mental works across Jammu JSaturday, which includes 58 Saturday welcomed the peace an accident around 03:50 pm at and Kashmir. travellers, taking the infection overtures between India and Pampore-Lasjan bypass leaving Briefing the media persons tally to 1,29,684, while one fatality Pakistan but said the two coun- the driver and seven people on about the protest programmes pushed the death toll in the union tries must move beyond secret board the cab injured. launched by the Apni Party territory to 1,985, officials said. talks and have an open dialogue The officials informed that all the across J&K, Bukhari appealed Seventy-five of the fresh cases to resolve all issues including injured were shifted to a nearby to the  More On P10 were from Jammu division and 196 Kashmir. hospital and are undergoing treat- Image Representative from Kashmir division, they said. Speaking to reporters on the ment—(KNO) Agencies Saturday afternoon. However The officials said Srinagar district sidelines of a party function countries are talking about Weather Turns following some 'complica- recorded the highest number of in Pulwama district in south friendship rather than threat- Four Held With SRINAGAR: An elderly man tions', he subsequently died 118 new cases, which includes Kashmir, he said his party has ening each other, but there is Pleasant In Kashmir from north Kashmir’s Handwara at around 3 pm. 39 travellers, followed by 56 in always maintained that the still much more to do," he said. Narcotics In Jammu on Saturday died hours after he Village-head of the area Jammu district and 42 in Baram- betterment of not only Jammu Referring to reports of se- JAMMU: Four alleged drug ped- Agencies was administered a coronavirus said that the elderly man was ulla. Four districts did not report and Kashmir, but the whole of cret talks between India and dlers were arrested on Saturday vaccine jab by the health de- administered the vaccine at any cases, while 12 others detect- south Asia lies in the friendship Pakistan, the former Jammu after they were found in pos- SRINAGAR: Kashmir witnessed partment officials. around 12:40 pm, at serial ed new cases in single digits. The between the two countries. and Kashmir chief minister session of narcotic substances pleasant weather on Saturday A close relative of the number 67, following which number of active cases, which has "It is good that the two said the two  More On P10 in three different cases in the as mercury rose across Kashmir deceased said that the sep- he normally went home and been rising steadily over the past Jammu region of the Jammu and Valley with Gulmarg recording tuagenarian— Ghulam took his meals. The elderly week, has now reached 1,813 in Kashmir, police said. Two persons minimum temperature above Mohammad Ganie son of man, as per the village-head, the union territory, while 1,25,886 were arrested in Udhampur dis- sub-zero level, officials said. Habibullah Ganie of Haril had taken his sheep to a patients have recovered so far, the Keep Kashmir At The trict while one each was nabbed in A meteorological depart- Mawer— was inoculated nearby  More On P10 officials said.  More On P10 Front, Centre Of Parleys: PDP Reasi and Ramban districts, they ment official said that the Srinagar: The PDP Saturday urged India and Pakistan to go beyond said. The two arrested from Bimra mercury settled at 6.4 degree rhetoric, deepen the process of dialogue and broaden the scope of Pull in Udhampur district were Celsius against previous night’s s India recorded the sharpest rise in weekly COVID-19 cases since May last, the Cen- political engagement by keeping Jammu and Kashmir at the "front identified as Dheeraj Sharma and 3.6 degree Celsius in Srinagar. Centre Asks tre on Saturday came out with a five-point containment strategy for the 12 states and centre of the process" to make it result-oriented and sustain- Anil Sharma, police said, adding It is above 0.3 degree Celsius in States, UTs Aand union territories reporting a surge that included exponential increase in testing able. The party held a meeting of its political affairs committee they were found in possession of the summer capital of the J&K while the worst affected Maharashtra announced a complete ban on all types of gather- (PAC) - its top decision-making body - which was  More On P10 5.5 grams of heroin, one weighing for this time of the year, the of- To Increase ings. The magnitude of the rise in coronavirus cases could be also gauged from the fact machine and a sum  More On P10 ficial said.  More On P10 Testing that India registered 62,258 new infections in a day, the highest single  More On P10 Shuja Hussain: A Perfect Gentleman Zaid Bin Shabir own tribe members are idolizing his “Growing up, we had this impression methods and mentorship as part of that the Hazratbal shrine was construct- aking turns to recall the legend their farewell speech. ed by our father only,” Zulfikar says. of the departed engineer, a mul- “An engineer of his own repute,” says Er “We learned it much later that he Ttitude of masked mourners are Manzoor Nawchoo. “A great human being had only finished the project. But such endlessly detailing their own encoun- who helped everyone,” says Gazi Ahmad, was his sway that his name became ters with Syed Shuja Hussain who a government official. “A life so beautifully synonymous with the shrine project.” would always wear his dapper looks lived deserves to be beautifully remem- Today, that shimmering white mar- and diligence on his sleeves. bered,” says Nisar Gilani. “A great person- vel on the banks of Dal Lake remains The solemn footfall is gathering mass ality, very charming and always dapper,” one of the major engineering feats of and momentum inside a heritage house says Muzzafar Shah of ANC. his career. However, the celebrated civ- shadowed by a nearby paramilitary Amid this torrent of tributes, Er il engineer, Zulfikar says, was equally barrack in one of the peaceful pockets Shuja Hussain’s lawyer son, Syed adept in bridges and buildings. of plush Rajbagh locality of Srinagar. Zulfikar Hussain, is swarmed by black “During his lifetime only, his work- A pitched tent in the middle of a “His expert touches are visible in the coats in the lawn. manship never went unnoticed,” the manicured lawn is housing the mourn- major city and countryside signposts. After his grandfather Syed Nisar son says. ers — who call the departed ‘a long- The man’s service is a shining example Hussain—the erstwhile Wazir- “I remember during his posting in time friend’ and ‘the gentleman they of a legacy one should leave behind as e-Wazarat—retired as Financial Anantnag, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed don’t make anymore’. a professional.” Commissioner, Zulfikar says his father said that my father was his favou- “Engineer Shuja Hussain was a land- While there seems no dispute on the sustained the family’s service culture rite engineer. Even during the Sheikh mark man,” says an elder inside the tent. departed engineer’s robust legacy, his as an engineer. 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Reference: (i) Notice No. 009-BOPEE of 2021 dated 18-01-2021. For and on behalf of Managing Director, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation Limited, e-Tenders are invited under Two Bid System (ii) Notification No. 035-BOPEE of 2021 dated 09-03-2021. i.e. Technical Bid and Financial Bid from Registered/ reputed companies/ firms/ individuals/ societies etc. for providing laundry services to city based (iii) Letter F.No. L.11011/1/2020-EP-1(Part-1) dated 19-09-2021. JKTDC Hotels/Restaurants for a period of one year (extendable to further one year) on the terms and conditions mentioned in the tender document. (iv) Notification No. 041-BOPEE of 2021 dated 20-03-2021. E-tender Notice No: JKTDC/GMO/3180-86 Dated 26.03.2021 Notification No. 046-BOPEE of 2021 Category of laundry Earnest Money Cost of Tender Class of Service provider Tender inviting Dated: 25-03-2021. (EMD) documents authority Consequent upon receipt of shortfall from Government/Private Colleges in respect of Notification No. 035-BOPEE of 2021 dated 09-03- 1. Hotel laundry Registered/ reputed com- General Manager 2021 and the seats, which remained unfilled after the conclusion of third round of physical counselling and subsequent reducing the cut 2. Restaurant laundry Rs. 20,000/- Rs. 1000/- panies/ firms/ individuals/ (Operations) K off score notified vide Notification No. 041-BOPEE of 2021 dated 20-03-2021, the Board conducted the mop-up round (physical) counsel- 3. Staff uniform societies etc. ling of eligible candidates on 25-03-2021 at BOPEE Office, Srinagar and Jammu simultaneously for admission to BUMS and BPT seats. The 4. Guest laundry provisional select list of candidates, who participated in this round of counselling is annexed as Annexure "A" to this Notification, which shall, however, be available on the BOPEE website.www.jkbopee.gov.in only. 1. The bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility, specification, bill of quantities (B.O.Q )Set of terms and conditions Further, a candidate bearing UT Rank 3270 (waiting list. W.1) shall report to the CRC, Bemina Srinagar on 31-03-2021 at 2.00 P.M. for ad- of contract and other details can be seen/download from the website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:- mission subject to the condition that if any candidate from amongst the selected candidates as indicated in Annexure 'A' to this Notifica- tion fails to join the College up 1.00 p.m. on 31-03-2021. 1 Date of issue of tender notice 26.03.2021 1.00 pm The candidates shall join the upgraded/ allotted Colleges upto 31-03-2021 (01.00 PM). The Heads of Institutions shall submit the shortfall, if any, to the Board on 31-03-2021 at 5.00 p.m. through e-mail [email protected]/[email protected] 2 Period of downloading of biding documents 27.03.2021 10.00 am The colleges shall keep the admission counters open on all days including holidays w.e.f 26-03-2021 to 31-03-2021 to facilitate the candidates for taking admission in their allotted/ upgraded colleges without any difficulty. 3 Bid submission Start Date 29.03.2021 10.00 am The other terms and conditions shall remain the same as notified in the Information Brochure of NEET UG-2020 and in the notifications/ notices issued by the Board from time to time on the subject. 4 Bid submission End Date 19.04.2021 upto 4.00 pm Note:- 1. The admission of candidates is purely provisional and shall be liable to be cancelled in case any information furnished by any candidate 5 Deadlines for receiving the Hard Copy (Original DD & EMD) 20.04.2021 upto 4.00 pm proves to be false/ fabricated, and action as warranted under law shall be initiated against such candidate (s). with all relevant documents (In case of untoward situation/ 2. The Heads of Colleges are advised to release the documents and fee to the candidates who have been upgraded during this round of Govt. holiday) the hard copies will be received in next working counseling without wasting their time to enable them to report to the upgraded college by or before 31-03-2021. day 3. In case any candidate, who has been allotted a seat in JCP under OM fails to join against such seat, the candidate(s) selected under Management Quota of the said College shall and shall be deemed to have been selected/allotted against an OM vacant seat and such 6 Opening of Technical Bid /hard copies (In case of untoward 22.04.2021 1.00 pm candidate(s) shall be charged the same fee as is applicable to the OM candidates in the said College (JCP). situation/Govt. holiday) the technical bid will be opened in E & 0 E next working day (Dr. Sunil Gupta) DIPK-NB-6717/20 Controller of Examinations Sd/- J&K BOPEE General Manager (O) No: BOPEE/Exam-35/2020 Dated: 25-03-2021 DIPK-NB-6704/20 Kashmir

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No.SMC/EERRWD/3410-15 Dated: 22-03-21 Subject: Construction of CTPT at Govt. Polytechnic College, Gogji Bagh. (Final Notice). Subject: Non-Execution of allotted work Whereas above cited work has been allotted to you vide Allotment No. SMC/EELRWD/1518-31 dated: 04- Reference: This office allotment No.SMC/EERRWD/362-63 dated:08-03-2021, Assistant Executive 08-2017. Engineer Sub Division Eidgah office communication No.AEE/EG/362-63 dated:08-03-2021 Whereas time of completion as stipulated in the allotment order is 90 days from the date of issue of allotment i.e. 04-08-2017. F I N A L N O T I C E Whereas you started the work On 05-08-2017 but failed to maintain the progress and have subsequently Whereas you have been authorized / allotted the work under above reference Number and date. abandoned/left work unattended since long. Whereas, despite lapse of considerable period of time you have not started any execution of the work at Whereas notices have been issued to you for completion of the work vide AEE Sub Division 1st No: respective site. ASD/1st/254 dated: 28-11-2019, Joint Commissioner (Works) SMC No: SMC/JCW/SE/3742-49 dated: 21-11- Whereas, you have been asked various times to start the execution of the work through telephonic 2019, Commissioner SMC No: SMC/PS/Com/TO/1141-1153 dated: 09-12-2019, Executive Engineer LRWD No: message and social media by this office and as well as by the concerned Assistant Executive Engineer but SMC/EELRWD/398-405 dated: 19-06-2020 but no response has been received from your side till date. nothing has been done with regard to the execution of the work. Whereas despite lapse of 1327 days, the work continues to be unattended without any progress and same Whereas through this notice you are given final opportunity to start the work within three days has been viewed seriously by the authorities. positively failing which the work shall be taken up for execution and completed through some other source at In view of above, you are hereby given final opportunity to resume the work within 05 days positively from your risk and cost and requisite recovery shall be made through proper medium on account of work done for the date of issue of this notice failing which it shall be presumed that you are not interested in executing the the completion of the work. Moreover, you shall be debarred from tendering process in future in this Division, balance work and accordingly same shall be got executed through some other agency at your risk and cost for unless the concerned AEE shall report that the work has been started by you. which you shall be personally responsible. This notice may be treated as final chance and no excuses/ justifications and reasons shall be ac-

cepted for not starting the works

Executive Engineer No: SMC/EELRWD/8032-39 Executive Engineer, Right River Works Division Dated: 26-03-2021 Left River Works Division, Srinagar Municipal Corporation. DIPK-NB-6691/20 DIPK-NB-6684/20 Srinagar Municipal Corporation.

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Houseboat Association President Abdul DIAL-EMMA Hameed Wangnoo 5,972 People Illegally Occupy 10,000 • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 Passes Away • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 NC, PDP, Others Express Grief • PDD: 0194-2450213 Kanals Of Govt Land In Srinagar: Admin • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Observer News Service 2479488,2452222,2452155 Srinagar: President Houseboat Observer News Service Act. The list also includes for- “After this operation, Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu • CAPD: 18001807011 Owners Association, Haji Ab- mer ministers, businessmen, government land worth and his three relatives namely • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 dul Hamid Wangnoo passed Srinagar: The Provincial and bureaucrats. crores of rupees will be re- Shahzada Bano, Ejaz Drabu AIRPORTS away on Friday. Several people, Commissioner Kashmir Sat- A senior administration covered,” he said. and Iftikhar Drabu have been including Abdullah’s have ex- urday published the names of official said that the Revenue He said that under the Ro- named in the list. SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 pressed grief over his demise. those who have occupied gov- Department has already ruled shni Act, about 348,200 kanals In addition to this promi- National Conference (NC) ernment land in the Srinagar out a move in the matter. “We of land have been given to the nent businessman and Con- RAILWAYS President and Member of Par- district. These include gov- are currently compiling a list people. The Srinagar district gress leader KK Amla, Rachna • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 liament from Srinagar Dr Fa- ernment employees, farmers, of beneficiaries, which will be administration has included the Amla, Veena Amla, Mushtaq • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 rooq Abdullah and Vice Presi- traders, and others. published later on the website,” names of a former minister, a Ahmed, former bureaucrat Mu- • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 dent Omar Abdullah expressed Following the directions he said. Congress leader and a business- hammad Shafi Pandit and his • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 grief over the demise of Haji of the Jammu and Kashmir "So far we have collected the man in its list in the Roshni Act wife Nighat Pandit and Syed • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 Abdul Hameed Wangnoo. High Court, the administra- details of more than 15,000 peo- case, he claimed. Muzaffar Agha have also been • PATTAN: 01954-293507 In a condolence message, tion started compiling a list ple and more details are being According to sources privy mentioned as the beneficiaries • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 the duo said that the demise of of beneficiaries of the Roshni collected," he added. to the developments, Former of the Roshni Act. (CNS) Wangnoo has created a deep HIGHWAY STATUS void in the tourism industry. • Sgr-Jammu highway - ( Open ) They said the deceased • Mughal Road - (Closed) worked for safeguarding the • Srinagar- Leh- (Closed) interests of people associated Adv Khan Asks Officers To Expedite Registration Process Of Houseboats with the tourism sector particularly House boat owners. They SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieuten- VC, LAWDA and CE, UEED exhorted on the VC, LAWDA to reviewed the arrangements for prayed for peace to the soul of ant Governor, Baseer Ahmad participated virtually through install Bio-digesters in the Lake the celebration of Six day Tulip the deceased and much needed Khan Saturday chaired a meet- Video Conference. in a time bound manner. Festival starting from April 03. PRAYERS strength to the bereaved family ing of officers and took review Threadbare discussion was Advisor also reviewed the The meeting held threadbare to bear the irreparable loss. of the status of Bio-digesters held regarding the installation registration process of House- discussion on the slew of mea- FAJR 5: 00 Among others, Party’s Gen- in Houseboats in Dal Lake, at of Bio-digesters in Houseboats boats and impressed on the con- sures put in place for the success- eral Secretary Ali Muhammad SKICC, Srinagar. to stop discharging of effluents cerned officers to complete the ful conduct of Tulip Festival. ZUHR 12:36 Sagar, Provincial President Na- The meeting was attended in Lake. Also the meeting dis- registration at the earliest. On the occasion, Advisor HIJRI sir Aslam Wani also expressed by Secretary Tourism, Sarmad cussed various issues pertain- Advisor also interacted with stressed for coordination be- deep sorrow over the demise Hafeez; Director Tourism, G N ing to department of Tourism, representatives of the House- tween Tourism Department, CALENDAR ASR 5:01 of Wangnoo. The functionaries Itto; J&K Bank officers, Repre- Floriculture and upcoming tulip boat and Shikara Association SMC and related departments to Magrib 6:51 prayed for peace to the soul of sentatives of Houseboat and festival. and listened to their issues. put concerted measures in place 13 SHABAN the deceased and much needed Shikara Associations. On the occasion, Advisor Meanwhile, Advisor also for success of the Festival. ISHA 8:12 strength to the bereaved family. 1442 Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari expressed deep condo- Name Change Government of Jammu & Kashmir lences over the demise of Haji I want to change the name OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER Abdul Hamid Wangnoo. of my son, Ahmad to Ahmad This Day In History In a condolence message, bin Umar, who is studying at WATER WORKS DIVISION SRINAGAR Bukhari said that the demise of Tyndale Biscoe School, Sri- Gist of notice inviting e-Tender • 1535 - Bloemkamp Abbey (Oldeklooster) attacked & de- nagar in 3rd standard (Blue) Wangnoo has brought profound Fresh e-N.I.T No:- 55/WWD of 2020-21 dt:- 27.03.2021 stroyed • 1556 - Origin of Fasli Era (India) bearing Roll No 45. Any- • • 1738 - Parliament sends an address to the king request- shock especially to those who are body having objections, if Executive Engineer Water Works Division Srinagar on behalf of Lt. 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"I will think about it when I get an invitation." the hardline leader was quoted as saying by PTI here when asked whether he would meet Musharraf considering that he boycotted Pakistan Day function at the Pakistan High Commission here on Wednesday. "I will discuss it with my colleagues. The Majlis-e-Shura (highest decision-making body of his Tehreek-e-Hurriyat con- glomerate) will take a decision on it." Geelani said. All Pakistani leaders visiting India make it a point to meet separatist leaders. Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, during his visit here in November, held four hour-long talks with the separatist leaders, trying to forge unity among them. When referred to his boycott of Pakistan Day function. Geelani said it was to "register token protest" against Islamabad's decision to go ahead with the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service. The separatist leader, however, maintained that he did not wish to have "confrontation" with Pakistan, as the country has been "supporting our cause for the last 57 years." Geelani said the protest was to "give Pakistan a feeling that they have to continue providing moral and diplomatic support to Kashmiris' movement. It is their obligation." Asked whether he felt that this support had diluted lately. Geelani replied in affirmative. "It may not be reflected in the statements but it is clear by actions (of Pakistan), he said. He claimed that plying of the bus service was "not favourable to our movement". When that Pakistan pointed out to him was going ahead with the bus service despite his "token protest". Geelani said "governments cannot be stopped from its work. Has government of India been stopped from indulging in atrocities in Kashmir?" A vocal supporter of Pakistan, Geelani on Tuesday had lashed out at Islamabad, accusing it of "rubbing salt into wounds" of Kashmiris by deciding to run the bus service. (Kashmir Observer, 28 March, 2005) 04 Sunday | 28.03.2021 WORLD US Spy Agencies Warn Biden 64 Protesters Killed In Over 180 People Of Possible Taliban Takeover Trapped In Mozambique Of Afghanistan: NY Times Myanmar On 'Day Of Hotel After ISIL Attack Agenceis South African news website Shame For Armed Forces' News24 reported that one South ore than 180 people in- African national had died during Agenceis cluding foreign work- the attack. Mers are trapped inside a Another worker from a compa- yanmar's security forces hotel in a northern Mozambique ny subcontracted by Total said he- shot and killed at least 64 town under siege for three days licopters flew over the hotel earlier Mpeople, including a young by fighters linked to the ISIL on Friday trying to find “a corridor boy, on Saturday, news reports and (ISIS) group, workers and security to rescue the approximately 180 witnesses said, even as the rul- sources said Friday. people trapped in the hotel”. ing junta's leader said the military Several people were dead, ac- “But until nightfall, many would protect the people and strive cording to witnesses and a rights people remained on the premises for democracy. group, after the attack in Palma while militants tried to advance Protesters against the February near a liquified natural gas (LNG) towards the hotel,” he said. 1 military coup came out on the site in Cabo Delgado province. In an unverified short video streets of Yangon, Mandalay and French oil giant Total is the prin- clip shared on social media, an other towns, defying a warning that cipal investor in the $20bn project unidentified man filmed the ho- they could be shot "in the head and – Africa’s largest – with six other tel lobby showing several people Agenceis keeping US troops in Afghanistan back", while the country's generals international firms including Exx- milling around the patio. are using the intelligence report celebrated Armed Forces Day. onMobil involved in the area. With the buzzing sound of a WASHINGTON: US intelligence to argue that the soldiers should "Today is a day of shame for the ISIL-linked fighters began chopper in the background, he agencies have told the Biden ad- remain beyond the deadline, the armed forces," Dr. Sasa, a spokes- A military spokesman did not re- tions, Russia's deputy defence min- a raid on the coastal town on described the situation in Palma ministration that the Taliban could Times said. The White House de- man for CRPH, an anti-junta group spond to calls seeking comment on ister Alexander Fomin attended the Wednesday afternoon, forcing as “critical”. overrun most of Afghanistan with- clined to comment. The classified set up by deposed lawmakers, told the killings by security forces or the parade in Naypyitaw, having met terrified residents to flee into the “We don’t know if we will be res- in two to three years if US troops intelligence assessment was pre- an online forum. insurgent attack on its post. senior junta leaders a day earlier. surrounding forest as LNG and cued,” he said, adding the hotel had leave before a power-sharing deal pared last year for the Trump ad- The deaths on Saturday, one of After presiding over a military pa- "Russia is a true friend," Min government workers sought shel- run out of food but still had water. is reached between the warring ministration, the Times said. the bloodiest days since the coup, rade in the capital Naypyitaw to mark Aung Hlaing said. There were no sides, a news report said on Friday. Biden on Thursday told his first would take the number of civilians Armed Forces Day, Senior General signs of other diplomats at an event Such a takeover potentially White House news conference reported killed to nearly 400. Tens Min Aung Hlaing reiterated a prom- that is usually attended by scores of would allow al-Qaeda to rebuild in that it would be hard to comply of thousands of people demonstrat- ise to hold elections after overthrow- officials from foreign nations. Afghanistan, the New York Times with the deadline, which also re- ed in parts of Myanmar on Saturday. ing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Support from Russia and China, reported, quoting anonymous US quires the departure of some 7,000 A boy reported by local media to without giving any time-frame. which has also refrained from criti- officials. allied forces. be as young as five was among at "The army seeks to join hands cism, is important for the junta as President Joe Biden is deciding At the same time, Biden said he least 13 people killed in Myanmar's with the entire nation to safeguard they are permanent members of whether to meet a May 1 deadline "could not picture" US troops be- second city of Mandalay. The Myan- democracy," the general said in a the United Nations Security Council for the withdrawal of the last 3,500 ing in the country next year. mar Now news portal said 64 people live broadcast on state television, and can block potential U.N. actions. American troops that was set in a The Taliban on Friday said it had been killed in total across the adding that authorities also sought Gunshots hit the U.S. cultural February 2020 accord struck with would resume hostilities against country by 2.30 p.m. (0800 GMT). to protect the people and restore centre in Yangon on Saturday, but the Taliban under his predecessor, foreign forces -- which ended un- Three people, including a man peace across the country. nobody was hurt and the incident Donald Trump. der the US-Taliban deal -- if they who plays in a local under-21 foot- "Violent acts that affect stability was being investigated, U.S. embas- Some US officials who favour remain beyond the deadline. ball team, were killed in a protest and security in order to make de- sy spokesperson Aryani Manring in the Insein district of Myanmar's mands are inappropriate." said. The United States has led criti- biggest city Yangon, a neighbour SHOTS TO HEAD cism of the killings of protesters. told Reuters. In a warning on Friday evening, Protesters have taken to the streets Days After $500 Million "They are killing us like birds or state television said protesters were almost daily since the coup that deter at the Amarula Palma hotel. The Mozambique government chickens, even in our homes," said "in danger of getting shot to the railed Myanmar's slow transition to “Almost the entire town was on Thursday confirmed the attack Cleared By IMF, World Bank Thu Ya Zaw in the central town of head and back". The warning did democracy, despite the mounting toll. destroyed. Many people are dead,” on the town and said soldiers had Myingyan, where at least two pro- not specifically say security forces "The Myanmar Armed Forces said a worker on the LNG site speak- launched an offensive to evict the Loans Over $1 Billion To Pakistan testers were killed. "We will keep had been given shoot-to-kill orders Day isn’t an armed forces day, ing on the phone Friday evening af- fighters from the town, the hub of protesting regardless... We must and the junta has previously sug- it’s more like the day they killed ter he was evacuated to Afungi. the giant gas project. fight until the junta falls." Deaths gested some fatal shootings have people," General Yawd Serk, chair “As locals fled to the bush, The fresh round of attacks be- were reported from the central come from within the crowds. of the Restoration Council of Shan workers from LNG companies, gan on Wednesday hours after To- Sagaing region, Lashio in the east, in But it showed the military's deter- State/Shan State Army - South, told including foreigners, took refuge tal announced a gradual resump- the Bago region, near Yangon, and mination to prevent any disruptions Reuters in neighbouring Thailand. in hotel Amarula where they are tion of work at the LNG project, elsewhere. A one year-old baby was around Armed Forces Day, which "If they continue to shoot at pro- waiting to be rescued,” he said, which had been hampered by the hit in the eye with a rubber bullet. commemorates the start of the resis- testers and bully the people, I think asking not to be named. continuing rebellion in the region. Meanwhile, one of Myanmar's tance to Japanese occupation in 1945 all the ethnic groups would not just Armed fighters affiliated with two dozen ethnic armed groups, that was orchestrated by Suu Kyi's stand by and do nothing." ‘Bodies on the streets’ ISIL have raided villages and towns the Karen National Union, said it father, the founder of the military. Author and historian Thant across the province, causing near- had overrun an army post near the Suu Kyi, Myanmar's most popu- Myint-U wrote on Twitter: "A failed Human Rights Watch said the ly 700,000 to flee their homes. Thai border, killing 10 people -- in- lar civilian politician, remains in de- state in Myanmar has the potential attackers are linked to a group The violence has left at least cluding a lieutenant colonel -- and tention at an undisclosed location. to draw in all the big powers - in- known locally as al-Shabab, 2,600 people dead, half of them losing one of its own fighters. Many other figures in her party are cluding the US, China, India, Russia, which has no known direct link civilians, according to the US- Myanmar's ethnic armed factions also being held in custody. and Japan - in a way that could lead to the Somali armed group with a based data collecting agency will not stand by and allow more In a week that saw international to a serious international crisis (as similar name. Armed Conflict Location and Agenceis nerable households in the country. killings, the leader of one of the main pressure on the junta ramped up well as an even greater catastrophe “Several witnesses told Human Event Data (ACLED). The loan was signed by the armed groups said on Saturday. with new U.S. and European sanc- in Myanmar itself)". Rights Watch that they saw bodies In a statement Friday, the US Islamabad: The World Bank has board of executive directors of the on the streets and residents flee- embassy in Maputo condemned signed agreements with Pakistan bank, a day earlier under its Inter- ing after the Al-Shabab fighters the attack on Palma, pledging its to provide a loan of USD 1.336 national Development Association fired indiscriminately at people commitment “to working with billion for assistance to boost the (IDA) programme. and buildings,” the rights group the government of Mozambique cash-strapped country's foreign Amidst the COVID-19 pan- China Signs 25-Year Deal With Iran, Poses said in a statement on Friday. to counter violent extremism”. exchange reserves and help sup- demic, millions of families across port social sector programmes. Pakistan face economic hardship, A Challenge To Biden’s Administration A total of six project agree- particularly those working in the ments, worth USD 1.336 billion in informal sector, who have no sav- Agenceis Plan Made To Refloat Ship loans, including a USD 128-million ings or are not covered by existing grant, were signed on Friday to social safety net programmes, said hina and Iran signed an Blocking Suez Canal Using Tide support the government's initia- Najy Benhassine. overarching deal aimed at tives in social protection, disaster The CRISP will facilitate the Ccharting the course of their Agenceis open the canal. “We have equip- and climate risk management, gradual expansion of Ehsaas social economic, political and trade rela- ment and capacity that most improving infrastructure for resil- protection programmes to better tions over the next 25 years, Ira- SUEZ: The company that owns the countries don't have and we're ience, agriculture, food security, reach informal workers through nian state TV reported, in a chal- giant container ship stuck side- seeing what we can do and what human capital development and an innovative, hybrid approach lenge to the Biden administration. ways across the Suez Canal said help we can be, US President Joe governance sectors, Pakistan's that blends social assistance with The “Comprehensive Strategic an attempt will be made to refloat Biden told reporters. Dawn newspaper reported. promotion of increased savings Partnership” agreement, signed the vessel by taking advantage of An initial investigation showed Secretary of Ministry of Eco- that informal workers, particu- in Tehran on Saturday by Iranian tidal movements later Saturday. the vessel ran aground due to nomic Affairs Noor Ahmad, signed larly women, can depend on in the Foreign Minister Mohammad Ja- The Ever Given, owned by strong winds and ruled out me- the financing agreements on be- event of economic shocks. vad Zarif and his Chinese coun- Japanese firm Shoei Kisen KK, got chanical or engine failure, the half of the government of Paki- It will provide a platform terpart, Wang Yi, has been in the wedged Tuesday in a single-lane company said. GAC, a global ship- stan, while representatives of the through which the government works since 2016, when Presi- stretch of the canal, about 6 kilo- ping and logistics company, had provincial governments of Sindh, can rapidly respond to support the dent Xi Jinping became the first meters north of the southern en- previously said the ship had ex- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balo- most affected households during Chinese leader to visit the Iranian gas, petrochemical, renewables ago and reimposed economic trance, near the city of Suez. perienced a power blackout, but chistan signed their respective an economic crisis. capital in over a decade. and nuclear energy infrastructure. sanctions, but the two sides have At a news conference Friday it did not elaborate. agreements online. Earlier in the week, the Inter- “The document can elevate bi- The alliance between Beijing and yet to even agree to meet. night at company headquarters Bernhard Schulte said two canal Najy Benhassine, Country Di- national Monetary Fund (IMF) too lateral ties to a new strategic lev- Tehran is a challenge to U.S. Presi- Iran’s closer integration with in Imabari, western Japan, Shoei pilots had been aboard when the rector of the World Bank, signed agreed to release the next tranche of el,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman dent Joe Biden’s administration as China may help shore up its econ- Kisen President Yukito Higaki said ship got stuck. Such an arrangement the agreements on behalf of his or- USD 500 million loan for Pakistan af- Saeed Khatibzadeh said in a tele- it sets about trying to rally allies omy against the impact of the U.S. 10 tugboats were deployed and is customary, but the ship's captain ganisation. Minister for Economic ter approving four pending reviews vised interview. The deal focuses against China, which Secretary of penalties, while sending a clear sig- workers were dredging the banks retains ultimate authority over the Affairs Khusro Bakhtyar also at- of the country's economic progress. on boosting private-sector collab- State Antony Blinken has said is the nal to the Biden administration of and sea floor near the vessel's vessel, according to experts. tended the ceremony. PromotedListen to the latest oration and the Islamic Republic’s world’s “greatest geopolitical test.” Tehran’s intentions. Wang Yi, who bow to try to get it afloat again as In addition to the over 200 ves- The Pakistani newspaper re- songs, only on JioSaavn.com role in Xi’s flagship infrastructure The China pact comes as ef- arrived in Tehran on Friday, also the high tide starts to go out. sels waiting near the canal, more ported that the first USD 600 mil- For the first time in 68 years, and investment program, the Belt forts to revive the Iran nuclear met with President Hassan Rou- “We apologise for blocking the than 100 ships were en route to lion loan agreement pertained to Pakistan's economy contracted and Road Initiative, he said. accord with world powers are hani to discuss the nuclear deal. traffic and causing the tremen- the waterway, according to the the Crisis-Resilient Social Protec- in the outgoing fiscal year with a A draft copy of the outlines of stalled. The Biden administration In a televised speech, Rouhani dous trouble and worry to many data firm Refinitiv. tion Programme (CRISP) to sup- negative 0.38 per cent due to the the accord that surfaced on media has indicated that it is open to reiterated his view on the prospect people, including the involved Apparently anticipating long port the development of a more adverse impact of the COVID-19 last year showed plans for long- reengaging with Iran after then- for the easing of restrictions before parties,” he said. delays, the owners of the stuck adaptive social protection system pandemic coupled with the al- term supply of Iranian crude to President Donald Trump aban- the end of his second and final Shoei Kisen, in a statement on vessel diverted a sister ship, the that will contribute to future cri- ready weak financial situation be- China as well as investment in oil, doned the deal nearly three years term as president in early August. Saturday, said that the company Ever Greet, to head around Africa sis-resilience among poor and vul- fore the pandemic hit the country. has considered removing its con- instead, according to satellite data. tainers to get the weight off the Others also are being diverted. vessel, but it is a very difficult op- The liquid natural gas carrier Pan eration, physically speaking. The Americas changed course in the company said it may still consider mid-Atlantic, now aiming south that option if the ongoing refloat- to go around the southern tip of US-China Rivalry Risks 'Catastrophic' Conflict, Kissinger Warns ing efforts fail. Africa, according to satellite data Agenceis added, stressing that the high-tech then Washington’s ambassador to Ministry spokesperson Hua Chu- the US side,” Hua said, adding that the A team from Boskalis, a Dutch from MarineTraffic.com. weaponry on both sides could lead the United Nations, about the talks. nying said on Friday that allegations footage showed the unseemly role firm specializing in salvaging, was About 10% of world trade flows ormer US Secretary of State to a very grave conflict. The US and China have been en- of human rights violations against played by the US and some of its allies working with the canal authority through the canal, which is par- Henry Kissinger has warned "A conflict between countries pos- gaged in a trade conflict for the past the Muslim Uighur minority in the and a few media outlets when they using tugboats and a specialized ticularly crucial for transporting Fthat the United States and China sessing high technology with weap- two years and have imposed billions of western state of Xinjiang was noth- attack China on the issue of Uighurs suction dredger at the port side oil. The closure also could affect must come to an understanding on ons that can target themselves and dollars of tariffs on each other’s goods. ing but a strategic US plot to desta- in Xinjiang. of the cargo ship's bow. Egyptian oil and gas shipments to Europe international affairs or there will be a that can start the conflict by them- Since early 2018, the US adminis- bilize China from the inside. The Chinese Foreign Ministry authorities have prohibited me- from the Middle East. Oil markets risk of "catastrophic" conflict similar selves without some agreement of tration has pursued a deliberate poli- Hua made the comments after spokesperson also said the US and its dia access to the site. are absorbing the disruption for to the one before the First World War. some kind of restraint cannot end cy of attempting to hurt China’s econ- showing journalists at the ministry’s western allies colluded with anti-China “It's a complex technical opera- now, said analyst Toril Bosoni. Speaking online at a Chatham well," the former US diplomat said. omy in response to concerns about regular press conference a video of forces and accused Beijing of commit- tion” that will require several at- “Oil inventories have been House event in London, Kissinger "And that's an understatement." the shifting balance of economic Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired US ting "crimes" including forced labor, tempts to free the vessel, Lt Gen coming down but they are still said "endless" competition between Kissenger served as Secretary of power and unfair trade practices. Army Colonel and former chief of staff forced sterilization and even genocide Osama Rabei, head of the Suez Ca- relatively ample,” he told The As- the world's two largest economies State and National Security Advi- Washington and Beijing are also to US Secretary of State Colin Powell, and subsequently imposed sanctions nal Authority, said in a statement. sociated Press, adding that he be- risks unforeseen escalation and sub- sor under President Richard Nixon, engaged in a number of other dis- giving a speech in August 2018. on Chinese institutions and personnel. Attempts earlier on Friday to lieves the impact might be more sequent conflict, and that the ulti- making two trips to China in 1971, putes, including US naval operations The video showed Wilkerson say- The official also underlined that free it failed, said Bernhard Schul- pronounced in the tanker sector mate question was whether or not the first of which was in secret, to in the South China Sea, the US rela- ing if the CIA wanted to destabilize the US cooked up the so-called “Xin- te Shipmanagement, the techni- than in the oil industry. the United States and its Western al- establish rapprochement between tionship with Taiwan, the Xinjiang China, that would be best to form jiang problem” not because it cares cal manager of the Ever Given. "We are not losing any oil supply lies could develop an understanding Washington and Beijing. issue and US Congress support for unrest and join with Uighurs in put- about the Muslim Uighur minority The Suez Canal Authority has but it will tie up tankers for longer with China about a new global order. Kissinger met Chinese officials on protesters in Hong Kong. ting pressure on China internally but to undermine China’s security said it welcomed international if they have to go around” the tip of “It is infinitely more dangerous behalf of Nixon at that time without Citing an admission by a former rather than from outside. and stability, and to hinder its devel- assistance. The White House said Africa, he said, which is roughly an now than it was then,” Kissinger telling George H.W. Bush, who was US senior official, Chinese Foreign “It’s time to end the ‘drama’ from opment and growth. it has offered to help Egypt re- additional two-week trip. STATE Sunday | 28.03.2021 05 J&K Bank Signs Three Notorious Drug Agreement With EPFO For ACB Arrests JPDCL Engineer Peddlers Arrested Pension Disbursement Observer News Service number HR05BA-3742. For Accepting Bribe They have been identified as Tariq SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Ahmad War @tiger mama son of Observer News Service Police Saturday said that it arrested Mohd Akbar War resident of Har- three notorious drug peddlers and re- dona and Gh Nabi Dar son of Mohd SRINAGAR: The Anti Corruption covered huge quantity of contraband Munawar Dar resident of Pazipora. Bureau Saturday said it arrested substance from their possession. During checking, officers were able Sushma Parihar, JE (Electrical) In Anantnag, a police party led to recover 50 grams of Charas and posted at Nai Basti Fish Market, by DO Sangan at a checkpoint es- cash Rs.1900/- from their possession. Jammu for accepting bribe. tablished in their jurisdiction in- They have been arrested and shifted In a statement, the ACB said tercepted a vehicle bearing regis- to police station where they remain in that a complaint was received tration number JK18A-5981 driven custody. The vehicle used in the com- where the complainant said that by Showkat Ahmad Ganie son of mission of crime has also been seized. he had applied for a new electri- Ab Aziz Ganie resident of Sirhama Accordingly, case FIR number cal connection (Commercial, 3 Bijbehara. On checking, they were 21/2021 under relevant sections of Phase) for his premises situated able to recover 2.5 kilograms of cha- law has been registered in Police at Rani Talab Digiana, Jammu. ras powder from the vehicle. He has Station Vilgam and investigation After completing all the for- on having the bribe amount be- Power Distribution Corporation been arrested and shifted to police into the matter has been initiated. malities, the file was marked by cause of which she has also kept Ltd, as such, case FIR No. 04/2021 station where he remains in custo- Community members are re- the AEE (Electrical) Gangyal on the file with her and has granted was registered in Police Station dy. Vehicle used in the commission quested to come forward with 23.03.2021 to JE (Electrical) Sush- him 3-4 days time to arrange ACB Central Jammu. of crime has also been seized. any information regarding drug ma Parihar whose office is oppo- the money. As the complainant It said thereafter, a trap team A case FIR number 57/2021 un- peddlers in their neighbourhood. Observer News Service Bank as their agent to disburse the site Nai basti Fish Market Jammu. don’t want to give the amount was constituted and independent der relevant sections of law stands Persons found indulging in drug pension is a strong recognition of The Statement said that Pari- of Rs. 20,000/- as bribe to the JE witnesses including lady officer registered and investigation into peddling will be dealt as per law. SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank's reputation and remarkable har called the complainant the Sushma Parihar, he approached and magistrate were associated the matter has been taken up. Our consistent actions against drug Bank has entered into an agree- range of its offerings. The trust and next day to her office and told the ACB to take immediate nec- with the same. The trap team laid a Similarly in Handwara, officers peddlers should reassure the commu- ment with the Central Board of reliability has been earned over the him categorically she won’t essary action under law. successful trap and caught the ac- at a checkpoint established in the nity members that we are making ef- Trustees of Employees' Provident years by exhibiting professionalism sanction his connection until The ACB said that on the re- cused red handed while demand- jurisdiction of Police Station Vil- forts to keep our society free from the Fund Organization (EPFO), ac- and performance while empower- he pay her Rs. 20,000/- as bribe. ceipt of this complaint a pre trap ing and accepting the bribe from gam intercepted two individuals scourge of drug menace as reiterated cording to which the latter has ing the region's through effective Moreover, she also said that she verification was conducted and the complainant. The amount of riding a Scooty bearing registration in our community meetings. appointed and authorized J&K's financial intermediation besides would keep the Kilowatt con- as per complaint and report of bribe to the tune of Rs. 20,000/- premier financial institution as providing world class banking and nected load on the lower side verifying officer, prime facie, of- was also recovered on the spot. their agent for the purpose of dis- allied services. In our long journey, by way of which he will have fence U/s 7 of Prevention of Cor- searches were also conducted in Three Meat Shops Seized In Chadoora bursement of pension under the collaboration with EPFO is a huge to pay less amount in Govt. ex- ruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 the house of the accused. Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995. development and is going to ben- chequer. That, despite repeated was found made out against Par- Further investigation of the Observer News Service Kashmir's Budgam district. The agreement that will come efit our people,” requests the JE was adamant ihar, Junior Engineer of Jammu case is going on, it said. “Meat sellers whose meat into effect from April 1, 2021 was Speaking on the occasion, the SRINAGAR: Law enforcing au- shops were seized have been signed by President Government EPFO Central Board's K Ramesh thorities on Saturday seized identified as Aijaz Ahmad Business Operations Rakesh Koul said that J&K Bank was very impor- three meet shops for selling Dar, son of Muhammad Shafi on behalf of J&K Bank and Regional tant financial institution with larg- meat on exorbitant rates. Dar, Abdul Hameed Bhat, son Provident Fund Commissioner - II est net work in the region adding, Maintain Provisions Of World Class Naib Tehsildar Nagam of Ghulam Muhammad Bhat, (Jammu) K. Ramesh, who repre- “the tie-up will help large number Gh.Hassan seized three meat and Muhammad Rafiq Dar, sented The Central Board. of pensioners.” shops in village Ranger in son of Ali Muhammad Dar. As per the tie-up, the Bank's Notably, the EPFO had chosen Services To Tourists: Adv Khan To Officials Chadoora Tehsil of Central (KNS) three Business Units- Residency J&K Bank as one of the banks for Observer News Service Nisar Ahmad Wani, Director Flori- services to the tourists. He also praised Road Srinagar, Shalimar Road Jam- collection of provident fund in the culture Farooq Ahmad Rather be- the Floriculture and Tourism Depart- mu and Leh Main Ladakh- have country after two parties signed an SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant sides other senior officers of the ment for putting restless efforts in On Duty ZEO Dies Of Heart Attack In Rajouri been designated as Link Branches MoU in August, last year. The agree- Governor Farooq Khan Saturday concerned departments accompa- maintaining the beauty of the garden. where Trustees’ Saving accounts for ment enabled the Bank to serve as visited Tulip Garden and took stock nied the Advisor during the tour. Advisor asked the concerned Observer News Service mu region. the disbursement of the pension central bank account for online col- of arrangements in place there with Advisor was apprised by the con- officials to put in place adequate Gupta was in a school in Swari will be maintained. lection of contribution, dues, dam- regard to Tulip Festival. cerned official that the garden is measures to ensure the implemen- RAJOURI: Incharge Zonal Edu- area of Kotranka Subdistrict when Terming the agreement an images, remittance, payment or charg- Commission Secretary Floricul- spread over an area of about 30 hect- tation of the standard operating cation Officer Peeri and Prin- he suffered cardiac arrest . He portant milestone in collaboration es payable to the Central Board by ture Sheikh Fayaz, Secretary Tour- ares and has over 15 lakh flowers of procedures to contain Covid-19 in cipal Higher Secondary School was Principal Higher secondary President Rakesh Koul said, “Trust- an employer, an establishment, a ism Sarmad Hafeez, Director Tour- more than 64 varieties in bloom. letter and spirit and added that no Panihad Rajesh Gupta Saturday School Panihad besides in-charge ed institution like the Central Board person or any other entity, having ism Dr GN Itoo, Managing Director Advisor impressed upon the officials visitor would be allowed to enter died of cardiac arrest while on ZEO, Zone Peeri in District Ra- of Trustees of EPFO appointing J&K bank account with J&K Bank. Tourism Development Corporation to maintain provisions of world class the garden without the face masks. duty in Rajouri district of Jam- jouri. (KNS)

Body Of 58-Year- DIC Bandipora Organises OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER Old Woman I&FC DIVISION SUMBAL (Jal Shaki Deptt) Recovered From Media Workshop N O T I C E I N V I T I N G E – T E N D E R S Observer News Service strengthen ties of Administration and Me- SHORT TERM E-NIT NO—IFC/Sumbal/21 OF 2020-2021 Poonch River dia partners to expand outreach, coverage BANDIPORA: The District Information Cen- benefits of central and UT run schemes. For and on behalf of Lt. Governor, J&K Union Territory, e-tenders are invited (in single cover system) on “item rate basis” from Eligible Observer News Service tre (DIC) Bandipora Saturday organised a He further stated that media partners Registered/ Approved and valid agencies registered with J&K Government for the following works: - daylong Media Workshop for journalists can help best in IEC, impact Evaluations POONCH: Body of a 58-year-old woman at Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat here. of schemes, feedback for midterm reap- S. No Name of Work Appr. cost Earnest Cost of T.D Time Class of M.H of Position of Funds was recovered from a river in the Chhak- The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ban- praisals etc. of Rest. (in Money Contract Account toro area of Poonch district on Saturday. dipora, Dr Owais Ahmad inaugurated the The District Information Officer (DIO) Lacs) The body has been identified as Sharifa workshop. Joint Director Planning Imtiyaz Bandipora, said that the District Informa- 01 Repairing of Rs.1.24 Bidders 200.00 10 days DEE 2702-M&R Budgetary Bibi, wife of Noor Din, resident of Dana- Ahmad and District Information Officer tion Centre is an interface between District damaged wall declaration indicate Name provision under doi, Mandi. Jahangeer Akhoon besides other senior administration, media and people at large. of Dumbkhan Form of work with maintt. Grant According to police sources, the body officers were also present on the occasion. He said the responsibility of the de- Pump Station NIT S.No on TR/ 2021-22 has been taken to the hospital for fulfilment During the event, resource persons, Dr partment is not only to project, highlight E-Challan of legal requirements so that the cause of Fowzia Afaq and Mohammad Mudasir and disseminate the activities of the death can be ascertained. Shah shared their views about various Government through print, electronic POSITION OF AAA = under submission Meanwhile police sources also added topics including Development journal- media and new media but also to assist 01. The bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, drawings (if any), book of quantities (BoQ) set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/ downloaded from the website www.jktenders. that the case under the relevant sections ism, new media, ethics and fake news. the media persons in day to day coverage gov.in as per schedule of dates given below. of law has been registered in police station Terming media as a fourth pillar of besides arranging such workshops for ca- Poonch to ascertain the facts and the fur- democracy, the DC said that media has pacity building. 01 Publishing Date 23/03/2021 ther investigation is going on. (CNS) a great role in dissemination of informa- Dr Fowzia Afaq- while delivering her 02 Download date Starts From 23/03/2021 03 Bid submission date starts 23/03/2021 tion regarding various sectors of the gov- lecture stressed on the greater focus on 04 Bid submission date ends 29/03/2021 upto 04:00 PM ernment to the people, including centre development journalism in the district. She 05 Submission of hard copies Hard copies shall be obtained only from the bidder who is declared as 1st lowest bidder (L1) Illicit Timber and state level schemes. said the Development Journalism pays sus- at the time of opening of tenders. The cost of tender documents will be collected through He hailed the media fraternity of the tained attention to the coverage of events e-challan / receipt under head of account 0702. However, the unsuccessful bidders will submit Seized In Rafiabad, district for playing a positive role in high- dealing with the improvement of the life the same separately after the opening of bids online. lighting the developmental activities of of people especially education, health and 06 Date and time of opening bids 30/03/2021 in the office of Executive Engineer I&FC Division Sumbal (Jal Shakti Department) Bandipora the administration. He urged upon them to other parameters that help in improving online maintain coordination and bridge the gap the living standard of the people. 2) The bids shall be deposited in electronic format on the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in between people and administration. She said with respect to the advance- 3) The bids uploaded on the Web site up to due date and time will be opened in the Office of the Executive Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control Division Sumbal in While speaking on the occasion, the ment of print and electronic media, a presence of the bidders who wish to attend. In case of Holidays or office happening to be closed on the date of opening of the bids, the same will be opened on the next working Joint Director Planning reiterated the social obligation of creating awareness day at the same time and venue. The complete bidding process will be online. 4) Bids must be accompanied with cost of tender document (Non- Refundable/ Non-transferrable) to be deposited under MH: 0702-Rev. Misc. in shape of role of developmental journalism in real among people about various develop- Treasury Challan / receipt or e-Challan (mentioning therein NIT No, Serial No of work and Adv. Cost of work) to be pledged in favour of the Executive Engineer Irrigation and transformation of the district. ment endeavors at national, regional FC Division Sumbal and Bid Security declaration form duly self-attested instead of Bid Security (EMD) as per Finance Department J&K Civil Secretariat Jammu/ Srinagar He stated that Bandipora, owing to its and local levels is necessary. The media Circular issued vide No. A/ Misc(2018)-III-895/J, besides the date on the instrument must not be prior to date of issuance of this tender Notice. However, in case of compelling circumstances the same shall be obtained from the successful bidder by this department. (Refer Appendix-I). remoteness, pose great developmental is required to play a decisive role in the b) Performance Security upto 03% shall have to be furnished by the successful tenderer whenever asked by the department (Refer Appendix-I). challenges and therefore the need of the process of development in a pluralistic 5) The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the date of opening of Price bids. hour is to hold more such workshops, to society like India. 6) Instructions to bidders regarding e-tendering process. a) Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual form the “Downloads” option as well as from “Bidders Manual Kit” on website www.jktenders.gov.in acquaints bid submission process. b) To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get ‘Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)’ as per information Technology Act- 2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approved Vendor, Seven-day Training For c) The bidder has to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital signature. No bid will be accepted in physical form. d) Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned in above at Serial No. 1. e) Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary Documents. Observer News Service Note: Scan all the documents on 100 dpi with black and white option. NSS Programme Officers 7) The department will not be responsible for delay in online submission of tender due to any reason/ reasons. BARAMULLA/BANDIPORA: Forest Pro- 8) Scanned copy of Bid Security Declaration Form as per Appendix-I, cost of tender documents in shape of e-challan or Treasury challan/ receipt pledged to the tection Force Gamma Unit Langate Sat- Executive Engineer Irrigation and FC Division Sumbal enlistment card duly renewed, G. S. Tin No., Concludes At KU 9) Bidders are advised not to make any change in BOQ (Bill of quantities) contents, in no case they should attempt to create similar manually. The BOQ downloaded urday recovered a huge quantity of il- should be used for filling the item rate inclusive of all taxes and it should be saved with the same name as it contains. licit timber from Braman forests during Observer News Service specific to each such village. 10) The unit rates and prices shall be quoted by the bidder entirely in Indian Rupees and the rates quoted shall be deemed to include price escalation and all taxes a search operation in Rafiabad Range of “Doing so would lead to better diag- up to completion of the work unless otherwise, specified. 11) Special Conditions: - a) Price escalation and Taxes: The item wise cost / offer be quoted by the bidder entirely in Indian Rupees and the cost quoted shall be deemed to include price Langate Forest Division. SRINAGAR: A seven-day training pro- nosis and understanding of problems at escalation and all taxes till completion of work. Conservator of Forests North Kashmir gramme for officers of National Service grassroots and their appropriate resolu- b) Deduction on account of taxes shall be made from the bills of the contractor on gross amount of the bill of the contractor as per the rates prevailing at that time. Irfan Rasool said, “on a specific tip off re- Scheme (NSS) from different degree col- tion by way of volunteerism,” he said, c) Bidders are advised to use “My Document” area in their uses on JK tenders e-Tendering portal to store such documents as are required. ceived regarding dumping of illicit timber, leges of Jammu and Kashmir concluded congratulating the varsity’s NSS team for d) The bidder shall have the experience of having executed such nature of works i.e., water retaining structures. e) Complete Bio Data of contractor/ agency as per Appendix (II). a team of Forest Protection Force from K-10 at the University of Kashmir on Saturday. taking up some pressing social issues for f) Errors/omissions, if any shall be read with SOR 2020. gamma unit was constituted which includ- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, discussion during the technical sessions, g) Nothing shall be paid on account of dewatering, diversion or construction of ring bund quantities executed in or under water, making of tracks, ramps and ed officials of Forest department also. The Pandurang K Pole was the chief guest including drug abuse, disaster manage- removal of the same after completion even if involved at site. The contractor shall quote their rates accordingly. team was headed by Jehangir Khan Assis- at the valedictory session, where Vice- ment, environment protection and others. h) Drawl of Agreement within 10 days after fixation of contract. i) Production of original documents necessary for verification on declaration of the lowest bidder by or before 07 days of the opening of Price Bid/generation of tant Director FPF Langate. The team rushed Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad was a guest Pole also suggested to the NSS team comparative statement. to the spot and located illicit timber. On of honour and Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad to provide its list of volunteers to district 11) Material: - measurement, the quantity was found FIR a special guest. administrations for hassle-free coordina- a) In case of non-availability of stocks in divisional stores the contractor may purchase the required material of quality and specifications prescribed, to be sawn 54No.s equal to 116.5 cft. “ The training programme, second of tion in times of need. certified by Engineer in charge after getting non availability certificate from Executive Engineer and shall not be entitled for any type of excessive rates on this account. 13) Qualification criteria for the work and other terms and conditions are as below: - The timber was seized from co.15A Bra- its kind this year, was organised by the In his special address, Prof Talat under- a) All bidders shall include the following information and documents with their bids G.S.T No./ PAN No/Regd. Card duly renewed for the current year. man block, he added. varsity's NSS, a university statements aid. lined the varsity’s commitment to widen b) If the bidder does not quote rate for any item of the BOQ, such item/items shall be deemed to be part of the overall/ total contract value and no rate shall be A case has been registered and investi- In his presidential remarks, Pole said its societal outreach to help address im- allowed for such item/ items. c) The date of start of the work shall be reckoned with in 7th day from the date of issuance of LOI/ contract allotment as the case may be. gations have been taken up, he said. the volunteerism generated by the NSS portant problems like drug abuse and d) Restoration of work: - On completion of contract the contractor shall be responsible to remove all un-used material and restore all work in its original position Meanwhile, Forest Protection Force Sat- across the country infuses in students a mental health. at his own cost, any damage if caused during execution of work shall be restored by the contractor at his own cost. urday seized 14 feet illegal timber in Kan- sense of selfless service towards the soci- He urged the NSS programme officers e) The contractor has to manage housing for labours, electricity, water storage for material, watch and ward and other facilities at his own. bati area of the district. ety apart from leading to their personality from colleges to train their students with f) Arbitration: The Arbitration and conciliation Act-1996 shall be deemed to apply to the arbitration, disputes, if any regarding reference to Courts shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the J&K Courts only. Deputy Director Forest Protection Force development based on the virtues of dis- social service skills that they learned dur- g) Defect Liability Period (DLP): The contractor should be responsible to maintain the work within a defective liability period of Six (06) months. Bandipora, Eijaz Ahmed said that they have cipline, compassion and mutual respect. ing the seven-day training programme. h) Safety: The contractor shall be responsible for safety of all activities at site of work during execution. i) Termination: The employer may terminate the contract seized illegal 14 feet timber in Kanibati Ban- He urged the NSS team to evolve “Eventually your learning during if the contractor causes any fundamental breach of the contract, which shall include stoppage of work without any reason. dipora area of the district. a mechanism whereby its volunteers this training programme will have to be Other details can be seen in the bidding documents No: -I&FCD/Sbl/ Sd/- “We have started an investigation, would organise year-long camps in vil- passed on to your students to widen the Dt: - 23/03/2021 Executive Engineer though no arrests have been made so far,” lages in their catchment areas to help ad- ambit of the social service that NSS aims DIPK-15653/20 I&FC Division Sumbal he said. (KNS) dress social and environmental concerns to achieve,” he said. (Jal Shakti Deptt)

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EW DELHI – The lack of representation of marginalized groups in the corridors of power – political, financial, Nand cultural – is a growing source of global concern. Knowledge confers power, so who creates it matters. As ARVIND SUBRAMANIAN | the Nobel laureate economist Paul Samuelson famously said, “I don’t care DEVESH KAPUR who writes a nation’s laws…if I can write its textbooks.” Development economics focuses on improving the well-being of billions of people in low-income countries, but the Global South is severely underrep- resented in the field. Unfortunately, a small number of rich-country institu- The long- tions have appropriated it, with serious consequences. And the problem standing problem appears to be getting worse. of underrepresentation Consider the Journal of Develop- ment Economics, a leading outlet for is being amplified by research papers in the field. Neither the journal’s editor nor any of its ten the growing use of co-editors are based in a developing randomized controlled country. Just two of its 69 associate editors are, with Africa and Asia coming to our analysis, they accounted for cially powerful researchers, as well as recognizing that the Global South trials (RCTs) to test the pletely unrepresented. about 40% of the articles in the leading tension between what policymakers has ceded dominance as much as the Then there is the World Bank’s journals. in lower-income economies consider North’s elite institutions have appro- effectiveness of specific prestigious Annual Bank Conference And exclusion characterizes the important and what academics deem priated it. Many developing countries on Development Economics (ABCDE). RCT movement itself. At the Abdul La- worthy of publication in top journals. have severely undermined their own poverty-reduction The 2019 event celebrated the 75th an- tif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), These factors surely privilege research universities and knowledge-produc- interventions in low- niversary of the Bretton Woods confer- the most influential global center for that yields high private returns to re- tion systems both through lack of fund- ence that established the World Bank development-related RCT research, searchers based in rich countries but ing and political interference, with the income countries. and the International Monetary Fund, about 5% of the nearly 225 affiliated meager public returns to developing- latter being especially pernicious in but none of the 77 participants were professors are based in developing country decision-makers. the social sciences. Unless they reme- Although the RCT from an institution located in a devel- countries, with no representation from True, scholars from developing dy this, they will continue to suffer the oping country. And our analysis of the institutions in East Asia. Moreover, countries in these elite institutions consequences of the global imbalance. movement deserves ABCDE’s three-decade history shows conducting RCTs is expensive, which make important contributions to de- We also must heed the novelist immense credit for that just 7% of those authoring confer- means that poverty-reduction research velopment economics. But the incen- Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2017 Nobel lecture, ence papers have been from develop- – and funding for it – is increasingly tives and priorities of the institutional in which he urged a broadening of highlighting the need ing-world institutions. concentrated in the richest universi- cultures they inhabit play a powerful “our common literary world to include The long-standing problem of un- ties (J-PAL was established at MIT). role. many more voices from beyond our for evidentiary rigor in derrepresentation is being amplified Indeed, the cost of carrying out The final cost relates to the type comfort zones of the elite first-world by the growing use of randomized con- RCTs can run into millions of dollars of knowledge that is ignored. Several cultures.” That means searching “more development trolled trials (RCTs) to test the effec- per paper, making it difficult for de- highly successful economies – includ- energetically to discover the gems economics, it has had tiveness of specific poverty-reduction veloping-country researchers to study ing South Korea, Taiwan, China, Viet- from what remain today unknown lit- interventions in low-income countries. their own countries without genuflect- nam, Mauritius, and Botswana – did erary cultures, whether the writers exclusionary Although the RCT movement deserves ing to wealthy institutions’ academic not rely on RCTs to change their des- live in far-away countries or within immense credit for highlighting the orthodoxies. If these researchers can- tinies and lift their large populations our own communities,” while taking consequences need for evidentiary rigor in develop- not do RCT-based studies, they have out of poverty. Yet, academics from “great care not to set too narrowly or ment economics, it has had exclusion- little chance of getting published in these countries generally do not sit on conservatively our definitions of what ary consequences. leading journals, and risk being con- the editorial boards of major journals constitutes good literature.” By virtue of their well-deserved signed to second-class status. Even on a or participate prominently in devel- Substitute “development econom- academic reputations, RCT-oriented generous interpretation of authorship, opment economists’ conferences and ics” for “literature,” and Ishiguro’s in- economists now work at the world’s our analysis suggests that developing- seminars – an omission that is particu- junction yields a constructive agenda of most prestigious universities and re- country institutions accounted for less larly telling in the case of China, with corrective action for intellectuals in the search institutions and serve on the than 10% of RCT-based papers in the its historically unprecedented eco- Global North. It also suggests that diver- editorial boards of top economics jour- top six economics journals in 2020. nomic transformation. It is as if these sity and broader representation are the nals. This crucial gatekeeping role A subtler cost concerns prioritiza- countries’ development successes have best safeguards against intellectual nar- gives them agenda-setting power. Two tion of research. There is an inherent no lessons to offer. rowness resulting from elite capture. decades ago, for example, there were power imbalance between relatively To preempt the Global North’s .. virtually no RCT-based papers in de- weak developing-country govern- monopoly of knowledge creation in de- Project Syndicate velopment economics; in 2020, accord- ments and reputationally and finan- velopment economics requires, first, Internet of Bodies (IoB) Future of Healthcare & Medical Technology

as possible through their efforts. For that we are all thankful to them. How- The Internet of Bodies is ever, it is about time that we integrate a small part or even the our Healthcare System by upgrading it and introducing to it new technologies offspring of the Internet of from the current world. Things. Much like it, there We’ve all heard of the Internet of remains the challenge of Things, a network of products ranging from refrigerators to cars to industrial data and information breach control systems that are connected to as we have already Khalid Mustafa the internet. Internet of Bodies (IoB) the outcome of the Internet of Things (IoT) witnessed many excessive is broadly helping the healthcare system distributed denial of service ammu and Kashmir is almost al- and every individual to live life with ease ways in the news for one reason by managing the human body in terms of (DDos) attacks and other or another. Apart from the obvi- technology. The Internet of Bodies con- cyber-attacks on IoT’s to ous political headlines, J&K was nects the human body to a network of in- exploit the data and gather Jalso in the news because of covid-19. ternet run devices. As the world struggled with covid-19 The use of IoB can be independent information pandemic, J&K faced a peculiar situa- or by the health care heroes (doctors) to tion due to its poor health infrastruc- monitor, report and enhance the health ture. Nonetheless, all sections of soci- system of the human body. The inter- the category, in which the individual or IoB signifies the model where the de- health tracking and monitoring pur- ety did a commendable job in keeping net of Bodies (IoB) are broadly classified patient is interacting with the technol- vice is installed external to the body for poses. Last one under this classifica- covid under control and preventing into three categories or in some cases ogy environment or we can say internet certain usage viz. Apple watches and tions are Body Embedded, in which the the loss of life as much as possible. The we can say three generations – Body In- or our healthcare system by having an other smart bands from various OEM’s devices are embedded under the skin by doctors Association in Kashmir along ternal, Body External and Body embed- installed device inside the human body. for tracking blood pressure, heart rate health care professionals during a num- with the administration did as much ded. The Body Internal model of IoB is Body External model or generation of etc which can later be used for proper ber of health situations.

ORTY-eight years after the 1971 war, which led to the independence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has institutionalised a distinct memory of the events of that year. In Bangladesh, the war is remem- Fbered as the Bengali people's struggle against an oppressive Pakistan army. In India and Pakistan, the war is often remembered as the 7 Sunday | 28.03.2021 Opinion, Analysis,Think! Essays

ometimes we go through and pace with him but he remained very cherish amazing experiences steadfast, supportive and sober with which just happen without us.He showed us every captivating proper planning and prepara- spot on the way.The Bakkerwal fam- Stion.When we enroute on unknown ily at Bobjan served us Nun Chai.The and unfamiliar journeys, there is al- An Impromptu Trip tea break recharged all of us. It gave us ways something we get in return. Life enough energy and motivation to cover is not predetermined. Poignant events the rest of the journey at a decent speed. are also part of life.They bring forth We were brimming with happiness and pain and pity but with the due course awestruck by the sublime beauty of of time they can also reform us. Life Bobjan.We were stunned by the sav- doesn't cease to exist due to the bad to Mt.Mahadev ageness of Yarribouni.After rigorous experiences.We move on and rebuild hiking,we finally reached Lidwas at ourselves with the remarkable expe- Riyaz Kazmi 11.30 a.m.We retrieved the joy of togeth- riences.They are always worth a try. erness with the guide and celebrated When we remember those truly pro- this little victory by clicking the group found and fulfilling moments,we relive photographs.We had a tea there and and reform our new affirmations, so also rested for half an hour.Afterwards as to bring out our best.We reflect on we were all alone. We were astonished them and rediscover ourselves.Those to see the majestic beauty of Astanmar- memories become motivations for us gi meadow.The vastness of blue sky and to set even much bigger goals on our panoramic view of green pastures were bucket list.They inspire and spur us so soul soothing that each one of tried into action.We cannot enjoy these expe- to absorb its serenity.We didn't want riences, if we remain cocooned in our to miss anything so walked at snails comfort zones. pace till we reached at Hammipather We might have to slow down due to at around 12.30 pm.There we rested for the fateful events of life but we cannot 15 minutes as fog had enveloped all the afford to remain stuck there. We have surroundings. to find ways to release our stress and We were surprised when two kids anxieties from the self loathing and self from the Bakkerwal community, aged imprisonment.Life becomes beautiful 12 and 9 years agreed to show us the and amazing when we dare to explore track leading to Mahadev.It was time our inner strength and step out to enjoy consuming and difficult to walk on the abounding beauty of nature.It needs the long stretch of slippery rocks.We keen observation and understanding to moved very carefully so as to avoid be- find natural beauty in different forms.I ing caught in the wrong foot. Our two stayed in UAE for more than 10 years little frontline soldiers did not leave us and used to trek barren hills of Fujari- despite many hurdles.We reached the ah and Khorfakhan but to a very small top at around 1.30 pm.Our joys knew extent I could connect myself with it's no bounds when we saw the breathtak- landscape.There was something miss- ing beauty swathed by clouds.From ing and everything looked so artificial.I the Mahadev, The eye catching beauty always wanted to spend rest of my life of Sheen Mean, Sunset peak, Kolahai in Kashmir and remain deeply connect- Mountain, Brahamsaki, Trattakutti ed with my roots.I wished to explore what nature has to offer me.I don't was excited and flying higher above the was just breathtaking.It was an amaz- and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of carry my fears and insecurities over We were skies.More than anything else I was ening view and exhilarating experience. our veritable paradise. my shoulders and let them crush my couraged to join them was my great rel- We felt engrossed and short of words to Allah SWT has His own plans and spirits.I adeptly adopted the new life- surprised when two ish for the delicious food.I couldn't sleep express our jubilation.Over all it was an unique ways to test our intentions. style and bore with the limitations.To kids from the Bakerwal a wink and was very much restless.At out of world experience.On our return There came a day when I met an acci- be honest, my injuries were blessing in the break of dawn,Humayun picked to Hammipather,one Bakkerwal family dent and had to be bed ridden for more a disguise.I am now settled in Kashmir Community aged 12 and 9 me.We along with Suhail Khan, Shahid served us lunch.We felt touched by their than two years.My life was thrown out and enjoying its mundane beauty.In na- years agreed to show us the Sheikh and Obaid from Street Fighters simplicity and hospitality.We then left of gear.It was a roller coaster ride for ture, I have found myself and my men- group headed towards our destination. with utmost gratitude and quickly em- me.I got entangled in worrying state tal peace.Here I go to share one of my track leading to Mahadev.It At 6.15 a.m we reached Dardehkhovor barked on our return journey. of affairs but I tried my best to retreat impromptu trekking experience which was time consuming and near Scholars school,there I was sur- We summited Mt. Mahadev with- into my shell.Days metamorphosed will always remain the most cherished prised and sad to know that neither the in a day. The uphill climb and down into months, than into years and I was and challenging adventure of my life. difficult to walk on the long guide nor the friend who promised us hill descend took us almost 12 hours clueless about my fate.Sedentary life- stretch of slippery rocks.We to bring Tandoori chickens had turned covering almost 33 Kilometers which style took a heavy toll on my health.I My Maiden Trip to Mighty Mahadev up.We hardly carried any food item's summed up to 43,500 footsteps. We were put on so much of weight and worries Mount Mahadev is the pinnacle moved very carefully so as to in our backpacks except water bottles, dead tired but felt victorious when we but I never budged before the adverse peak of Zabarwan range located at avoid being caught in the Black tea, Butter and Tandoori Rotis. safely returned back at around 7.30 p.m. circumstances.I always have a firm an elevation of 3966 Mtrs.It is located We were clueless about the ser- We didn't do everything with perfect faith in Allah and handed over my in the vicinity of Dachigam National wrong foot. Our two little pentine trail but not demotivated to aplomb. This adventure was worth an deep concerns to Him only.I slowly and Park.Given it's prominent presence and tread this path.At around 6.45 a.m we effort.We are the only one responsible steadily started collecting and compos- highest point of Srinagar city,it grabs frontline soldiers did not leave enrouted on our journey from Gorri- for picking ourselves up when we fall. ing myself. the attention of everyone.It radiates its us despite many hurdles pador.To our surprise and big relief, We could or only those can do it who Once again, it was His mercy and beauty far and wide. just after covering a distance of few can shore up their courage with indom- my mindset that I could get back on On 26th July 2020,around 10 pm,I got Kilometers,we met a Bakkerwal shep- itable faith, fearless attitude and strong my feet.It was an uphill task ahead to a call from my cousin brother Huma- was too late, he told me not to bring any herd, who was also heading towards will power. be back on the track.A lot of things yun Khan from Karan Nagar who invit- eatables.He assured me that they had Lidwas for joining his folks.He was changed for me. I didn't remain the ed me for a trekking trip to Mount Ma- planned and arranged everything in- very agile.He outstripped us.It seemed The Author is senior same person who used to drive at 200 hadev. My beatitude was sparked and cluding the guide,Tea,Tandoori chick- as if he was flying at Kannipather in Columnist and trekking member of Km/Hr but I didn't give up to explore in one go,I agreed to join him.Since it ens and Tetra pack juices for the trip.I his'Coaster shoes' .We couldn't keep a Crampon Adventures How Reading Changed My Life

Aneeka Ahmad numerous lives, the bereaved families and the mass slaughter as painful as it seems in the news, made it even more intense when I read Ludwig’s Room by ast year, the pandemic left me confined be- Alois Hotschnig. tween the walls of my home, with no physi- Just like that, I came to know of various inci- cal social interaction with my friends. I dents and tragedies in history — the systematic was exasperated. With no work to tend to, oppression, the inherent racism in America, the LI spent all my days in boredom and thinking of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 1945, depressing situation resulting from the pandemic. I the nuclear disaster of Chernobyl 1986, September finally decided to find solace in reading books. 11 attacks; the exploitation of rights of indigenous I vividly remember the first time I met Charles people and the list goes on and on. Dickens in Great Expectations, how the book stirred Furthermore, all the social issues encompass- up a whirlwind of emotions inside me. When ing the contemporary world, such as gender in- I couldn’t go anywhere, I could travel to London, equality, racial discrimination, civil rights, climate Walworth and the countryside. When I was restricted by change, access to justice and health care facilities, circumstances to not meet anyone, I met Pip and Estella. especially in times of coronavirus, poverty, etc. be- How, in Little Women, I had the pleasure of liv- come more real to people who have nothing to do ing with Meg, Amy, Jo and Beth in New England, with it when they read about it. This leads to the witnessing the struggles of Jo in becoming an in- generating empathy and understanding of things dependent woman and a writer, and the hardships that are far removed from our own circumstances that came with it. but which, as humans, we need to be aware of to be Then I had the chance to meet Arundhati Roy more understanding of the world around us. and the Bronte sisters. Later on, I also met Emily Dickinson and Oscar Wilde – and then I finally met Opens mind the great Shakespeare. Reading broadens our mind and makes us more While staying at home, I met so many people who receptive to ideas and change. A reader embraces were incomparable to those I could meet in reality. possibilities, adjustments and uncertainties more The fragile intangibility of the people and places I en- willingly. Reading the vast narratives of struggles countered, made me more drawn to fiction, far from Reading set my soul free, untethered and unfettered by the and adversities and how people overcame it, makes the tribulations of the real world. All these experi- limitations that ceased to exist once I lost myself between the pages of a book, one accept and tackle the challenges unreluctantly. ences changed my life during the pandemic. Reading books of different backgrounds and Here is a look at how reading improves our lives making me realise that the world is nothing but a place of infinite possibilities genres makes you aware of the cultural perception and the impact it made on me, changing me forever, that exists in this world. How traditions and cus- and for the better. toms make culture, and how culture makes people. minds of so many great writers through their books, being fully aware and always having an abundance An excellent, short Ted Talk by Lisa Bu summarises Gives a new perspective and learn to see things from their points of view. of knowledge makes you the smarter one in the room. it brilliantly. Reading gave me an unaccustomed perspective Scientists have proven that reading boosts cogni- in life, rendered unconventional ideas, allowed me Cultivates imagination and creativity tive function, thereby making us smarter. When we Enriches vocabulary to hear unexplored voices, know visionary opinions Our imagination is what makes us humans, age, our brain function slows down a bit, therefore, While reading you will stumble upon many and gain an understanding of new concepts. not just flesh, bones and blood. It is the sheer ten- doctors recommend regular reading to keep the mind words or phrases which you don’t know the mean- Reading set my soul free, untethered and unfet- dency to dream of everything you could be and you and memory sharp. Reading is to the mind what ex- ing of, leading you to search the meaning of that tered by the limitations that ceased to exist once I lost couldn’t be, all at once. Without imagination, we ercise is to the body, important for its fitness. word. Because of this, now you become acquainted myself between the pages of a book, making me realise would be just as inanimate as the things around us. with a new word which you can use in your writing that the world is nothing but a place of infinite possi- Reading stimulates our brain, boosting emotional Instils empathy and sympathy or while speaking. bilities. Perceiving the world through a protagonist’s intelligence as well as awareness. Reading novels gave me a more passionate un- Having a vast assortment of words will help you eyes and empathising with his struggles, gave me a Reading ignites our imagination to come up derstanding of human affairs, which are otherwise express your feelings in a more precise and clear profound insight of how to approach my decisions. with imaginary scenarios of our own. Sometimes too intricate to be understood by science or logic. manner. The words you befriend during reading Every revolution that has occurred in history we start living the life of the protagonist we are I felt the harrowing ordeal people of Afghanistan will facilitate you academically while writing an es- had an impact on the literature of the time. Or may- reading about and get affected by the things they go experienced when I read Khaled Hosseini’s Kite Run- say, or even during a speech be it was literature that influenced those events? through in the story. ner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. The narrator of I want you too, to start with reading one book, The world of books and the world we live in are a the author’s pain is the reader’s affliction. one page or one paragraph, and watch how your reflection of one another, both taking inspiration Makes you smarter George Martin has said, “A reader lives a thou- life becomes more meaningful, content and open to from each other in their own way. An avid reader is familiar with history and sig- sand lives before he dies.” thousand possibilities. Reading made me look at the world in a new nificant events of the past, which otherwise would Reading gave me a new life, a meaningful one. way, since I had had the privilege to go inside the have been ignored or not read by the person. Hence Similarly, the infamous holocaust in 1941, the loss of Dawn LIFE & TIMES Sunday | 28.03.2021 08

Broken heart and stressed brain are connected, says new study

Agencies suggested that it is typically triggered by ute to the 'heart-brain connection'." bolic activity: the higher the values, the as these underscore the need for more episodes of severe emotional distress, such In the first study to look at brain scans greater the activity in those brain regions." study into the impact of stress reduction or eightened activity in the brain, as grief, anger or fear, or reactions to hap- using F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emis- The researchers found that people who drug interventions targeting these brain caused by stressful events, is py or joyful events. Patients develop chest sion tomography/computed tomography went on to develop TTS had higher stress- regions on heart health. linked to the risk of developing pains and breathlessness, and it can lead to (PET-CT) to assess brain activity before related amygdalar activity on initial scan- In the meantime, when encountering a a rare and sometimes fatal heart heart attacks and death. TTS is more com- TTS develops, Dr Tawakol and colleagues ning (measured as a ratio of amygdalar patient with high chronic stress, clinicians Hcondition called Takotsubo syndrome mon in women with only 10% of cases oc- analysed data on 104 people with an average activity to activity of brain regions that could reasonably consider the possibility (TTS), also known as 'broken heart' syn- curring in men.* age of 68 years, 72% of whom were women. counter stress) compared to individuals that alleviation of stress might result in drome, according to new research drove The amygdala is the part of the brain The patients had undergone scans at who did not subsequently develop TTS. benefits to the cardiovascular system." by European Society of Cardiology. that controls emotions, motivation, learn- Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, Further, the higher the amygdalar sig- The process by which stress induces The research was published in the Eu- ing and memory. It is also involved in the USA) between 2005 and 2019. Most of them nal, the greater the risk of developing TTS. TTS is not well understood but may involve ropean Heart Journal. control of the autonomic nervous system had the scans to see if they had cancer Among the 41 patients who developed TTS, a multi-organ mechanism starting with The study found the greater the activ- and regulating heart function. and the scans also assessed the activity of the average interval between the scan and activation of the stress-sensitive tissues of ity in nerve cells in the amygdala region of "The study suggests that the increased blood cells in bone marrow. The research- TTS was 0.9 months, whereas among the the brain. This brain activity in turn trig- the brain, the sooner the condition known stress-associated neurobiological activity ers matched 41 people who went on to de- control group of 63 patients, the average gers several further events, including re- as Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) can develop. in the amygdala, which is present years velop TTS between six months and five interval between the scan and last follow- lease of stress hormones, activation of the The researchers suggest that interventions before TTS occurs, may play an important years after the scan with 63 who did not. up or death was 2.9 years. sympathetic nervous system and release of to lower this stress-related brain activity role in its development and may predict The interval between the scan, the onset of "It was notable that among the 41 pa- inflammatory cells, each of which can con- could help to reduce the risk of developing the timing of the syndrome. TTs, last follow-up or death was an average tients who developed TTS, the top 15% with tribute to the development of TTS. TTS; these could include drug treatments It may prime an individual for a (median) of 2.5 years for the 104 patients. the very highest amygdalar activity devel- Limitations of the study include that it or techniques for lowering stress. heightened acute stress response that cul- Dr Tawakol said: "Areas of the brain oped TTS within a year of imaging, while was a single-centre, retrospective study that TTS, also known as "broken heart" minates in TTS," said Dr Ahmed Tawakol, that have higher metabolic activity tend those with less elevated activity developed consisted mainly of patients with a diagnosis syndrome, is characterised by a sudden co-director of the Cardiovascular Imaging to be in greater use. Hence, higher activity TTS several years later," said Dr Tawakol. of cancer, a known TTS risk factor, which temporary weakening of the heart muscles Research Center at Massachusetts Gen- in the stress-associated tissues of the brain He said future studies should investi- may limit the generalisability of the findings. that causes the left ventricle of the heart to eral Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggests that the individual has a more ac- gate whether reducing stress-related brain The researchers were unable to mea- balloon out at the bottom while the neck (Boston, USA), who led the study. tive response to stress. Similarly, higher activity could decrease the chances of TTS sure instantaneous changes in brain activ- remains narrow, creating a shape resem- "We also identified a significant relation- activity in the bone marrow reflects greater recurring among patients who have expe- ity in response to a stressful event that led bling a Japanese octopus trap, from which ship between stress-associated brain activity bone marrow metabolism. The PET/CT rienced TTS previously. to TTS and so cannot directly show a caus- it gets its name. and bone marrow activity in these individu- scans produce images that reflect the dis- "These findings add to evidence of the al relationship. Nor were they able to mea- Since this relatively rare condition als. Together, the findings provide insights tribution of glucose metabolism. The brain adverse effect of stress-related biology on sure changes in activity in other regions of was first described in 1990, evidence has into a potential mechanism that may contrib- images thereby yield a map of brain meta- the cardiovascular system. Findings such the brain, which could also play a role.

Government of Jammu and Kashmir Narcissism is driven by Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir insecurity: Study Kashmir Haat, Exhibition Grounds Srinagar Agencies them less in the long run, thus produced FLEX (perFormative Email:[email protected] ver thought what motivates further aggravating their insecu- seLf-Elevation indeX). FLEX cap- narcissism? It is driven rities, which then leads to a vi- tures insecurity-driven self-concep- Corrigendum by insecurity and not an cious cycle of flexing behaviours," tualizations that are manifested as inflated sense of self, finds Kowalchyk added. impression management, leading to Due to the rising cases of Covid, the Department has decided to hold the pre-bid meeting through online mode (ZOOM) Ea new study. For the study, published in the self-elevating tendencies. The findings suggest that genu- journal Personality and Individual The PRISN scale includes com- on 29-03-2021 at 11.30 hrs instead of Institute of Hotel Management RajBagh Srinagar. ine narcissists are insecure and are Differences, the team surveyed monly used measures to investigate best described by the vulnerable nearly 300 participants. They social desirability ("No matter who I The meeting id is as under. narcissism subtype, whereas gran- examined Narcissistic Personality am talking to I am a good listener"), diose narcissism might be better Disorder (NPD), conceptualised as self-esteem ("On the whole, I am sat- Join Zoom Meeting understood as a manifestation of excessive self-love and consisting of isfied with myself"), and psychopa- https://zoom.us/j/97439552636?pwd=alZZYk5xdWlUOUpPNllMVHZsVituUT09 psychopathy. two subtypes, known as grandiose thy ("I tend to lack remorse"). "More specifically, the results and vulnerable narcissism. FLEX was shown to be made suggest that narcissism is better A related affliction, psychopa- up of four components: impres- Meeting ID: 974 3955 2636 understood as a compensatory thy, is also characterized by a sion management ("I am likely Passcode: 7EFEeS adaptation to overcome and cover grandiose sense of self. They sought to show off if I get the chance"), Sd/- up low self-worth," said lead author to refine the understanding of how the need for social validation ("It Publicity cum Exhibition Officer Mary Kowalchyk from the New these conditions relate. matters that I am seen at impor- Handicrafts & Handloom Department York University. To do so, they designed a novel tant events''), self-elevation ("I "Narcissists are insecure, and measure, called PRISN (Performa- have exquisite taste"), and social they cope with these insecurities tive Refinement to soothe Insecuri- dominance ("I like knowing more No: DHHK/P&E/59/21 Dated: 27 . 03.2021. by flexing. This makes others like ties about SophisticatioN), which than other people"). DIPK-15684/20 09 Sunday | 28.03.2021 BUSINESS Petrol, Diesel Remain "Technical Or Human CBI In Court To Get Static For 2nd Straight Day Nirav’s Brother Extradited Agenceis been maintaining restraint off late Errors" Likely Behind Suez From US in PNB case despite surging crude oil prices. MUMBAI: In the national capital, The May contract of Brent crude Agenceis petrol was sold for Rs 90.78 per litre. on the Intercontinental Exchange Price of the fuel in Mumbai, is around $64.5 per barrel. Canal Blockage: Official MUMBAI: After a UK court gave Chennai and Kolkata was at Rs Retail fuel prices although have its nod to the extradition of fu- 97.19, Rs 92.77 and Rs 90.98 per not been increased for around gitive diamond merchant Nirav litre, respectively on Saturday. a month now, they are already Modi, the Indian government will Diesel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, around record high levels making seek to extradite his brother Ne- Chennai and Kolkata were at Rs a hole in the pockets of the com- hal Modi from the US to face legal 81.10, Rs 88.20, Rs 86.10 and Rs mon man. proceedings in the Rs 6,498 crore 83.98 per litre, respectively. The petrol and diesel prices alleged Punjab National Bank Fuel prices which impact the have increased 26 times in 2021 (PNB) fraud case. common man's budget to a great with the two auto fuels increasing The CBI on Friday initiated pro- extent have been largely unchanged by Rs 7.46 and Rs 7.60 per litre re- ceedings before the special court ahead of the state elections. spectively so far this year. submitting that Nehal, a Belgian In fact, prices declined on Officials in public sector oil national, was arrested in De- Wednesday and Thursday after a companies said that retail prices cember in the US for his alleged long time amid the pandemic. may rise again if crude and prod- involvement in another crimi- Oil marketing companies have uct prices pick up. nal case there. The investigating The CBI said that Nehal did agency submitted an “affidavit not join the probe despite sum- of extradition request of the Gov- mons and a non-bailable war- ernment of the Republic of India rant issued against him. The PM Invites 50 Bangladeshi to the Government of the United Enforcement Directorate (ED) States of America for the extradi- had requested the Interpol Entrepreneurs To Visit India, tion of Nehal Modi” before special to issue a Red Corner Notice Announces Scholarships CBI judge VC Barde. against Nehal. AEPC Urges Government The MV Ever Given has been wedged diagonally across the span of the Suez canal since Tuesday.

Agenceis longer than four football fields, has resort to excavators again overnight To Put Restrictions On been wedged diagonally across the to continue the dredging process. SUEZ: Egypt's Suez Canal Author- canal since Tuesday, blocking one of "The type of soil we're dealing with Cotton Yarn Exports ity chief said Saturday that strong the world's most vital waterways in is very difficult to manage, as are the wind was not the main reason for both directions. tides which affect the vessel due to its the grounding of the MV Ever Given The canal authority chief said size and its cargo load," he added. cargo ship in the waterway. over 300 vessels are now treading Rabie also noted that the blockage "Strong winds and weather fac- water at either end of the canal, had caused "no fatalities or pollution". tors were not the main reasons for which links the Mediterranean and The ship's grounding is holding Press Trust of India their Bangladeshi counterparts. the ship's grounding, there may the Red Sea. up some $9.6 billion worth of cargo Modi, who arrived in Dhaka this have been technical or human er- Addressing journalists in Suez, each day between Asia and Europe, rime Minister Narendra morning on a two-day visit, said rors," Osama Rabie said at a press Rabie outlined Egypt's efforts with according to Lloyd's List data. Modi on Friday invited 50 both the countries have the power conference in Suez. tugboats and excavators to free the Rabie estimated that Egypt is PBangladeshi entrepreneurs of democracy and a clear vision for "All of these factors will become ap- bow and propellers of mega-ship in losing some $12-14 million in rev- to visit India to connect with the moving forward. parent in the investigation," he added. order to reopen the canal. enue from the canal for each day it country's start-up and innovation "To strengthen India-Bangla- Asked when the ship could be Rabie noted that on 10.30 pm Fri- is closed. The United States also said eco-system and meet its venture desh relations, there is an equal afloat again, he suggested it was day the propellers had been able to it was ready to send support, includ- capitalists and announced 'Swarna need to better connect the youth of possible "today or tomorrow, de- spin, although not at full speed. ing a team of US Navy experts. Jayanti' scholarships to mark 50 the two countries. On the occasion pending on the ship's responsive- However they were jammed Rabie thanked the US for its sup- years of Indo-Bangla ties. of 50 years of India-Bangladesh ness to the tides." again due to the changing tide, he port along with China and the Unit- Addressing Bangladesh's 50th relations, I would like to invite 50 The MV Ever Given, which is said, adding that rescuers had had to ed Arab Emirates. Independence Day anniversary at entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to Agenceis ton prices. The steep increase in the National Parade Square, Modi India," Modi said. prices and unpredictability in said: "It is a happy coincidence "Come to India, meet venture NEW DELHI: The Apparel Export availability of yarn means that that the 50th anniversary of Ban- capitalists, connect with our start-up Promotion Council (AEPC) on Sat- garment exporters cannot hon- gladesh's liberation and the mile- and innovation ecosystem. We will US Proposes Action Against urday urged the government to our commitments they made to stone of the 75th year of India's in- also learn from them, they will also impose restrictions on exports of their customers. dependence have arrived together. get an opportunity to learn," he said. cotton yarn in order to curb prices "This has also affected hand- "For both of our countries, in the "Along with this, I am also an- India's Equalisation Levy and increase supply for domestic loom and powerloom weavers 21st Century, our journey over the nouncing Subarno Jayanti scholar- manufacturers. badly. Looms have stopped pro- next 25 years, will be very important. ships for the youth of Bangladesh," Agenceis AEPC chairman A Sakthivel duction. Due to this, the domestic We have a common heritage, we he said. said despite several efforts by the industry has also got affected ad- have common development also. We Modi said the two nations share NEW DELHI: The other counties government to reduce the price of versely," he added. have common goals, and we have similar possibilities in the area of under investigation included Italy, cotton yarn, it has consistently in- The AEPC chairman said the common challenges too," he said. trade and development. Turkey, UK, Spain and Austria. creased in the last four months and sector would be hit hard if yarn is Modi said the 50 Bangaldeshi en- "I am pleased that under Prime A statement from the office of was affecting the entire value chain. exported at the cost of domestic trepreneurs could learn from their Minister Sheikh Hasina's able lead- the USTR said that in January it "We request immediate inter- and export-oriented manufactur- Indian counterparts and Indian ership, Bangladesh is showing its was found that digital service taxes vention to increase the supply of ing industry. businessmen could also learn from dynamism to the world," Modi said. (DST) adopted by Austria, India, yarn to domestic manufacturers. "We also suggest that export Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United We suggest that quantitative re- duty should be levied on exports Kingdom were subject to action strictions should be imposed on of cotton yarn. This will result in a under Section 301 because they exports of cotton yarn, specifi- sharp decline in domestic yarn pric- Facebook Services discriminated against US digital cally on cotton yarn of 26 counts es and an increase in value addition companies, were inconsistent with and above,” he said. and employment in the country. Restricted In Bangladesh the principles of international taxa- Sakthivel further said the Cotton "This will also help in increas- tion, and burdened US companies. Corporation of India (CCI) has re- ing garment exports. And, it will USTR is proceeding with the duced the price of cotton for small result in only normal profits ac- Amid Pm Modi's Visit public notice and comment pro- mill owners but this did not result cruing to yarn spinners, not the Agenceis and its messenger, but it has previ- cess on possible trade actions to Indian products including shrimps, held on 5 Nov 2020. in reduction of cotton yarn prices. super normal profit owing to the ously used internet shutdowns as a preserve procedural options before basmati rice, gold and silver items. India made a strong case that the "The rate of increase in yarn profiteering currently happen- ocial network Facebook and tool to curb the spread of protests. the conclusion of the statutory one- The Government of India will ex- levy is not discriminatory and only prices far exceeds that of cot- ing," Sakthivel said. its messaging app have been Facebook also said it had seri- year time period for completing the amine the proposed action with the seeks to ensure a level-playing field Sdown in Bangladesh since Fri- ous concerns about the manner investigations. stakeholders concerned and would with respect to e-commerce ac- day, the U.S. tech giant said on Sat- in which it was being restricted "The United States is committed take suitable measures keeping its tivities undertaken by entities with urday, as protesters oppose Indian in Bangladesh at a time when ef- to working with its trading part- trade and commercial interest of the permanent establishment in India. Curtains Not Down On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fective communication was nec- ners to resolve its concerns with country and overall interest of its It also clarified that the equali- two day visit to the country. essary to tackle the coronavirus digital services taxes, and to ad- people, according to official sources. sation levy was applied only pro- Four people were killed on Fri- pandemic. dressing broader issues of interna- With regard to India, the inves- spectively, and has no extra-terri- Tata-Mistry Feud Yet day after police opened fire after Local hardline group Hefazat- tional taxation," said Ambassador tigation was targeted on the 2 per torial application, since it is based protesters allegedly attacked a po- e-Islam, meaning protection of Katherine Tai. cent equalisation levy (EL)levied on sales occurring in the territory of lice station in the Bangladeshi city Islam, has called for a nationwide "The United States remains by India on e-commerce supply of India through digital means. of Chittagong during a demonstra- strike on Sunday to protest the committed to reaching an inter- services. The investigation includ- India based e-commerce operation against Modi's visit. Chittagong killings. Hefazat and its national consensus through the ed whether the EL discriminated tors are already subject to taxes in "We're aware that our ser- supporters accuse Modi of alienat- OECD process on international tax against US companies, was applied India for revenue generated from vices have been restricted in ing minority Muslims in India. issues. However, until such a con- retrospectively, and diverged from Indian market. However, in the ab- Bangladesh," Facebook said in Modi landed in Dhaka on Friday sensus is reached, we will maintain U.S or international tax norms due sence of the levy, non-resident e- a statement. "We're working to for a two-day visit, his first inter- our options under the Section 301 to its applicability on entities not commerce operators, not having any understand more and hope to national trip since the outbreak process, including, if necessary, the resident in India. permanent establishment in India have full access restored as soon of the coronavirus pandemic last imposition of tariffs." The U.S. requested for bilateral but with significant economic pres- Agenceis shares and instead suggested le- as possible." year, to celebrate the 50th anniver- Among the proposed actions, consultations in this matter, and ence, are not required to pay taxes gal route to resolve the matter. The government of Prime Min- sary of the nation's independence. the Joe Biden administration has India submitted its comments to in respect of the consideration re- he thumb rule in bargaining “The valuation of the shares ister Sheikh Hasina did not com- He is due to hold formal talks proposed to impose retaliatory tar- the USTR on 15 July 2020, partici- ceived in the e-commerce supply or is to start the bid at half the of SP Group depends upon the ment if it had blocked Facebook with Hasina on Saturday. iffs up to 25 per cent on around 40 pated in the bilateral consultation services made in the Indian market. Tasking price. Most Indians value of the stake of Tata Sons excel at it, but sparring partners in listed equities, unlisted equi- Tata Sons and Shapoorji Pallonji ties, immovable assets etc., and Group are about to find them- also perhaps the funds raised by selves in a similar situation. On SP Group on the security/pledge the block is SP Group’s conten- of these shares. Therefore at this 'Treating Us Like Robots': Amazon Workers Seek Union tious 18.4 per cent stake in Tata stage and in this Court, we cannot Agenceis “This country belongs to all of us, body who is trillion, billion whatever Sons, which it values at Rs 1.75 adjudicate on the fair compensa- not just a handful of billionaires," the you want to call it, how can you work lakh crore. tion. We will leave it to the parties BESSEMER: Linda Burns was excited former Democratic presidential can- for them and they don’t want you to However, the Tatas peg it at to take the Article 75 route or any at first to land a job at the Amazon didate said. go to the bathroom?” Burns said. less than half at Rs 70,000-80,000 other legally available route in warehouse outside Birmingham, Ahead of Sanders’ visit, Ama- Wilson said he is unsure how the crore. Both parties are now ex- this regard,” the SC ruled. Alabama. The former nursing as- zon CEO Dave Clark tweeted that vote would go because a number of pected to start negotiations, but Trouble is, Article 75 was the sistant had always enjoyed ordering they “actually deliver” a progressive younger workers are fearful they the manner in which they’ll ar- very provision that the SP Group from the company, Now, she would workplace with a $15 hourly mini- could lose benefits. rive at a mutually-acceptable had objected to, saying it ignores be working for them. mum wage and good health benefits “A lot of people are scared to vote price will be closely watched. “constitutionally valid safeguards A cog in a fast-moving assembly that Sanders said he supports. because they are afraid they are go- The stake sale is critical for in company law,” with respect to line, her job involved picking up “So, if you want to hear about $15 ing to lose their jobs,” Wilson said. both companies to reduce debt. minority shareholders. It man- customers' orders and sending them an hour and health care, Senator Employees are seeking to be rep- While SP Group with a debt of dates minority shareholders to down the line to the packers. Now Sanders will be speaking downtown. resented by the Retail, Wholesale and about Rs 23,000 crore has been approach the Tata Sons board she is a staunch supporter of getting a chain reaction of other unionization Sanders spoke at a union rally in But if you would like to make at least Department Store Union. Ballots on scouting for funds since last year, with an offer and also grants the a union at the Bessemer facility. She pushes at Amazon facilities. If voted Birmingham on Friday, saying a labor $15 an hour and have good health the vote must be returned by Monday. Tata Sons with a debt of Rs 1.96 board the power of right of first said employees face relentless quo- down, it would be another loss for victory against the tech and retail giant care, Amazon is hiring,” Clark tweeted. The vote in Alabama comes after lakh crore (all group firms) must refusal to either buy the stake, or tas and deserve more respect. organizers hoping to win a rare labor owned by the richest person in world Burns and Harvey Wilson, a efforts to start unions at Southern put the matter to rest to focus on get investors. “They are treating us like robots victory in the Deep South. — and in a historically anti-union state 41-year-old who works as a “picker” auto plants came up short. growth. In essence, attempts to offload rather than humans,” said Burns, 51, Amazon is fighting the union. The — would resonate across the country. at Amazon, both said they're support- Emmit Ashford, a part-time Ama- The Supreme Court’s (SC) ver- stake could be either long-drawn who said she is out of leave after de- company argues the warehouse cre- “What you are doing here is his- ing the union because of poor work- zon worker, said that even if the vote dict on Friday was in favour of or see a deadend given that the veloping tendonitis. ated thousands of jobs with an aver- torical, historical, because all over ing conditions at the warehouse. Em- fails, he believes the workers in Bes- Tata Sons on all counts (includ- list of investors with billions of This week, Amazon workers and age pay of $15.30 per hour — more this country people are sick and tired ployees face relentless quotas and the semer have ignited something. ing upholding Tata Sons’ decision dollars to spare is usually lim- union advocates, including Vermont than twice the minimum wage in of being exploited, sick and tired of mammoth size of the facility makes it “No matter what happens with sacking Cyrus Mistry as its Chair- ited.While the verdict does bring Sen. Bernie Sanders, made a last-min- Alabama. Workers also get benefits not having the dignity that they de- nearly impossible to get to the bath- this vote, the bell has been rung man and Executive Director), the finality to the long-drawn cor- ute push as voting comes to a close in including health care, vision and serve. And your message to people room and back to your station during and it won’t stop here. We will not 3-judge bench led by Chief Jus- porate boardroom battle, much the high-stakes union battle. If orga- dental insurance without paying all over this country is stand up and a workers' break time, they said. stop fighting,” Ashford said at a rally tice S A Bobde, however, decided depends on whether the sparring nizers are successful, it could lead to union dues, the company said. fight back,” Sanders said. “How could you work for some- ahead of the vote. not to adjudicate on the issue of partners can find a middle path. NEWS Sunday | 28.03.2021 10 Further, only two Audit Committee meetings were held dur- He said that in two days, 250 doses—(100 on March 26 and Mufti is not the first leader and will not be the last (to be ques- Pulwama in Sempora. 2 Militants, Soldier ing 2018-19, in which 28 audit paragraphs were settled, which 150 on March 27) were administered and “none of the per- tioned by the ED). Unfortunately, for the last few years, it has Similarly, in Jammu division protests were held near Press combing operation and zeroed in on the suspected account for 0.06 per cent of the pending objections as of March sons vaccinated showed any complication.” been our experience that the price for opposing the Centre’s Club Jammu Urban, in Jammu Rural-A Akhnoor near Fawara house, the hiding militants opened fire upon them in a bid 2019, the report said, urging the respective departments to On Tuesday, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and policies is a summon by these agencies. But, wherever these Chowk, in Jammu Rural-B in Arnia, in Domaana Chowk, to escape from their dragnet. constitute audit committees and monitor the progress of the Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey told Rajya Sabha actions take place, they will be fought strongly,” he said. in Udhampur at Jethani Chowk , in Samba at Vijayapur at “The joint team returned the fire setting off an encounter. In settlement of paragraphs. that as on March 16, a total of 89 deaths of vaccinated persons Earlier while addressing the NC workers at party office National Highway, at Kathua in Heera Nagar & Machayri the exchange of fire, an unknown militant was killed,” officials To ensure accountability of the executive to issues dealt have been reported following COVID-19 vaccine vaccination. ‘Mujahid Manzil’, Abdullah expressed hope that the positive Bani, in Rajouri at Kotranka, in Poonch at Parade Ground, in said, adding “One American made assault M4 rifle was also re- with in various audit reports, the government (finance depart- “None of the deaths so far have been causally attributed to shift in the relation between India and Pakistan augurs well Kistawar at Main Bazar, in Reasi at Darmadi and in Ramban covered from the slain militant,” ment) issued instructions in June 1997 to the administrative COVID-19 vaccination as per the current evidence,” he said. for long-lasting peace and prosperity in the entire region. at Main Ramban. However, police on its official Twitter handle claimed to have departments to furnish suo-motu action-taken notes (ATNs) To a question on authority responsible, the MoS said ad- “The renewed engagement between India and Pakistan Party Provincial President Kashmir Mohammed Ashraf killed another militant in the late night hours, taking the number to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) or the Committee on verse events following immunization (AEFI) are monitored vindicates the long-standing stand of the NC on the inevita- Mir during a protest demonstration here in Pantha Chowk, of militants dead in the encounter to two. Public Undertakings (COPU) on all the audit paragraphs fea- through a well-structured and robust AEFI surveillance system. bility of dialogue between India and Pakistan. The party has termed the geology and mining policy across J&K as ‘anti- “Search going on. Further details shall follow,” the Tweet added. turing in the audit reports, irrespective of whether those are “Causality Assessment of all serious and severe AEFIs are been a strong votary of greater India-Pakistan bonhomie people’ and said that the policy has badly hit the construction According to the reports, three soldiers were also injured in the taken up for discussion by these panels or not. done by the designated AEFI committee to determine if AEFI knowing that such a step, if endured positively and sincerely, and developmental works in J&K. initial exchange of fire. “These ATNs are to be submitted to these committees, duly is related to the vaccine or vaccination process or otherwise,” will have a positive impact on the lives of people of Jammu “It has devastated lives of the native people who since ages However, a local news agency KDC reported that one of the sol- vetted by the Principal Accountant General (Audit) within a he said as per the reply. and Kashmir and the entire region as well,” he said. have been affiliated with the extraction, supplies, transpor- diers identified as Pinku Kumar, a resident Bagpat district of Uttar period of three months from the date of presentation of audit Adequate measures, he said, have been put in place to Abdullah said the NC has all along maintained that there tation and construction business”, he said adding that “The Pradesh, succumbed to his injuries at the Badamibagh cantonment reports in the state legislature. It was, however, noticed that manage AEFIs like availability of anaphylaxis kits at each vac- is no substitute to dialogue and expressed hope that the new people in general have to pay sky rocketed prices for the con- hospital here, while his colleague Mandeep Kumar was being treat- out of the 495 audit paragraphs featuring in the civil chap- cination site, immediate referral to AEFI management center opportunity of friendship was not lost. struction material.” ed upon by the doctors there. ters of the audit reports from 2000-01 to 2015-16, the suo- and observation of vaccine recipients for 30 minutes at ses- He, however, said their repeated pleas for dialogue and “The current policy is only favourable to the extraction- According to the reports, two to three militants were believed motu ATNs in respect of 146 audit paragraphs had not been sion site for any adverse events so as to take timely correc- peacemaking were made a point of ridicule by the ruling party. mafia who without any fear are supplying the material at to be trapped in the village. The reports further said that the state received up to September 30, 2020,” it said. tive measure. “Also the AEFI management of such cases are “But, finally our stand is vindicated in wake of the fresh hiked prices”, Mir said. forces have installed lights and tightened cordon to ensure that The report said the ATNs, duly vetted by the Principal provided free of cost treatment in Public Health Facilities,” he diplomatic outreach in terms of DGMO-level talks and IWT the holed-up militants don’t escape under the cover of darkness. Accountant General (Audit) on the observations or recom- said. (With GNS inputs) meeting between the two nations. We believe that PM Weather Turns Pertinently, this is the third encounter of the month in mendations made by the PAC or the COPU in respect of the Narendra Modi’s letter to his Pakistani counterpart is a step in Qazigund recorded a low of 6.7 degree Celsius against 4.0 Shopian district. (With agency inputs) audit paragraphs discussed by them are to be furnished to J&K Reports 271 the right direction. I hope that the step further helps in build- degree Celsius on the previous night, he said. these committees within six months from the date of such The fatality was reported from Kashmir valley, they added. ing an environment of trust,” he said. Mercury settled at 1.3 degree Celsius against minus 0.7 CASO In Kulgam observations or recommendations. (PTI) Referring to the August 5, 2019 measures - when the degree Celsius on the earlier night at Pahalgam, the famous siege around Panipora village of Kulgam in the wee hours “Out of 495 audit paragraphs featuring in the civil chapters Centre revoked J-K’s special status, Abdulllah said the mea- resort in south Kashmir. of Wednesday and launched a combing operation, news of audit reports for the years from 2000-01 to 2015-16, only Centre Asks States sures were undertaken at the pretext of ushering in develop- Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a low of 5.4 de- agency KNO reported. The search operation, the report said, 245 audit paragraphs have been discussed by the PAC up to day rise so far this year, and also the highest since October ment in Jammu and Kashmir, but the “government has lost gree Celsius against previous night’s 2.6 degree Celsius, the was launched on specific inputs suggesting presence of mili- March 31, 2020. Recommendations in respect of 223 audit 16last when 63,371 new cases were reported in a span of 24 its plot”. official said. tants in the area. paragraphs have been made by the PAC. However, ATNs on hours. “The state was downgraded, divided and sheared off its The minimum temperature settled at 4.0 degree Celsius in During the 45-hour long operation, the report said door to the recommendations of the committees are pending from the Besides the “strong advice” given by the Centre for a signif- constitutional status in the nonappearance of its elected lead- Kupwara against 1.4 degree Celsius on the previous night, the door searches were carried out. government of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in respect of icant increase of testing in all districts in line with their posi- ers who were caged for months altogether both at in-house official said. “After conducting searches for around 45-hours, nothing 165 paragraphs,” it said. tivity rate, the strategy to be adopted included effective isola- and out-house confinement centres to ensure that the Centre Gulmarg, the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s was found in the area and the search operation ended peace- tion and contact tracing of those infected, Re-invigoration of had a free walk in bulldozing the state’s political identity and Baramulla district, recorded a minimum temperature of 0.5 fully on Friday evening,” an official said. ‘9 PSUs Non Public and Private Healthcare resources, ensuring of COVID other constitutional safeguards,” he alleged. degree Celsius against minus 3.5 degree Celsius on the previ- The report also quoted locals as saying that only students Company Limited, Jammu Power Distribution Company Appropriate Behaviour and targeted approach to vaccination “But, so far the promised flood of investment, develop- ous night. It is minus 0.8 degree Celsius above normal for the and elders were allowed to come out and movement of the Limited, Kashmir Power Distribution Company Limited, in districts reporting large numbers. ment, infra-upgrade is nowhere visible on the ground. What place during this time of the year, the official added general public was restricted to their compounds despite it be- Jammu and Kashmir Power Trading Company Limited, The strategy was finalised after a high-level review meet- is it that has been achieved by GOI? Contrary to it, the entire The meteorological department has forecast mainly dry ing the peak season for fruit trees’ pruning. Jammu and Kashmir State Handloom Handicrafts Raw ing chaired by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan with region has been put on the path of terminal alienation and from till March 31. Material Supplies Organisation Limited (A Subsidiary of top officials of the 12 states and the UTs and Municipal dismemberment,” he said. “There is no forecast of any major rainfall activity till end- Registration For Himalayan Wool Combers Limited), Tawi Scooters Limited, Commissioners and District Collectors of the 46 districts that He said the striking feature of Kashmir post August 5, 2019 ing March,” the official added. (GNS) issued by the government will be followed. Himalayan Wool Combers Limited, Jammu and Kashmir are the most affected by rising COVID cases and rising mortal- has been marked by administrative inertia, development “The registration will start from April 1 for both the routes Road Development Corporation Limited and Jammu and ity, according to a statement by the Ministry of Health and deficit, crumbling economy, and failure of the administration Shuja Hussain through 446 designated bank branches of the Punjab National Kashmir International Trade Centre Corporation Limited Family Welfare. to even ensure basic amenities like water, electricity and con- tenure, my father was a much-sought after engineer Bank (316), the Jammu and Kashmir Bank (90) and the YES In all there are 42 PSUs, 33 of them are working. The PSUs The states and UTs are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, nectivity to people. around.” Bank (40), all over the country,” Chief Executive Officer (CEO) were established to carry out activities of commercial nature Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, “All the promises have deflated and the only thing that the Born on 25 November 1935, Shuja Hussain was one of the of the Sri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) Nitishwar Kumar keeping in view the welfare of people and occupy an important Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab and Bihar. Centre has been able to achieve is to put the entire region on first students of Srinagar’s then co-Ed Presentation Convent said. place in the economy of the J&K, the CAG said. “Through a detailed presentation, the states were in- the path of terminal alienation,” Abdullah added. School, who later did his graduation in engineering from He said that details about the procedure for registration, The PSUs consist of State Government Companies and formed that the country has seen the sharpest rise in weekly He said it was told that peace will prevail in the region Aligarh Muslim University. application form and state-wise list of bank branches with Statutory Corporations. As on 31 March 2019, there were 421 COVID cases and fatalities since May 2020 (7.7% and 5.1% re- post the nullification of the state’s constitutional status, but This son of a Punjabi-origin family married a medic, a dili- complete addresses are available on the board’s website. PSUs (six in Power Sector and 36 in Sectors other than Power spectively),” the statement said. the prevailing situation does not attest to what was being gent daughter of an illustrious man of his times, Hakim Ali. The CEO said that only health certificates that are issued Sector), including three Statutory Corporations under the au- The focus was on 46 districts that have contributed 71 per claimed. After his first posting in Baramulla, Zulfikar says, Shuja by doctors or medical institutes authorised by state govern- dit jurisdiction of the CAG. cent of the cases and 69 per cent of the deaths this month. Asking people to remove ‘Pherans’ at government func- Hussain flew to US for pursuing Masters from the Iowa ments or union territory administrations will be accepted at The 33 working PSUs, the CAG said, registered an annual Of the total 36 districts in Maharashtra, 25 are most affect- tions explains it all. It has never been the case, even in the University. “He later left his comfortable and promising life in the registered bank branches. turnover of Rs 9,784.90 crore and earned an aggregate profit ed that account for 59.8 per cent of the cases reported in the height of turmoil. Nobody was ever asked to remove their US, only to be with his parents back home.” The certificates are mandatory as the shrine is at a very of Rs 448.02 crore as of 30 September 2019 as per their lat- country during the past one week, the statement said. ‘Pherans’ at government functions. Having such a measure in Er Shuja’s Hussain’s foreign education, experience and high-altitude and the journey is arduous. est finalized accounts. “This turnover was equal to 6.33 per A granular analysis of affected districts in these states and place now reveals how better the security situation has be- style of working soon translated on the ground-in the valley. “For the Yatra-2021, only those health certificates which have cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which was rs UTs along with some key statistics was presented at the meet- come, he said. “Back in America those days, he had seen those road signs: been issued after March 15 shall be valid. The steps which yatris 1,54,441 crore (at current prices) for the State for 2018-19.” ing, it added. He said the NC is fighting for truth, justice and restoration ‘Men At Work’,” Zulfikar continues. “He later introduced them (pilgrims) need to follow in order to register for the yatra (pil- One PSU, Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, having a to- Almost 90 per cent of the COVID deaths continue to be in of the people’s rights. in Kashmir. Those small interventions uplifted the spirit of the grimage), have been put on the board’s websitewww.shriamar- tal paid-up equity of Rs 55.70 crore is listed on the stock ex- the category of those aged above 45 years. Findings of stud- “We are committed to fight a long drawn battle for the res- profession when not many engineers would be around in the nathjishrine.com,” Kumar said. change since July 1998. “This paid-up equity of Rs 55.70 crore ies were highlighted which depicted that while 90 per cent toration of people’s rights and protection of J-K’s dignity and valley.” He added that it also contains relevant information on how of the Bank is held partly by the State Government (59.23 people are aware, only 44 per cent actually wear face masks, identity. We won’t budge from that path,” he said. Summarizing the celebrated engineer’s service conduct, to reach the base camps, fee for registration, tariff for ponies, per cent ) and the remaining part by Foreign Institutional the statement said. KAS officer, Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, says Shuja Hussain was palanquin and porters. Investors, Resident Individuals and others (40.77 per cent). “One infected person could spread COVID-19 to an average Keep Kashmir magnanimous professional who helped without any barriers Kumar said people under the age of 13 years or above the “During the year 2018-19, six PSUs were incorporated and of 406 other individuals in a 30-day window without restric- chaired by its president Mehbooba Mufti. The meeting of caste, colour or creed. age of 75 years and women who are more than six weeks no PSU was closed down. There are two power generation tions which could be reduced to just 15 by decreasing physi- was the first post the party restructuring and re-election of “His contributions in various capacities in the government pregnant would not be registered for this year’s yatra as per Companies, Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development cal exposure to 50 per cent and to a further 2.5 (average) by Mehbooba as president, a party spokesman said. are shining example presently, and very difficult to forget for COVID-19 norms. Corporation Limited (JKSPDC) and Chenab Valley Power decreasing physical exposure to 75 per cent.” He said the meeting deliberated upon the prevailing po- a long time,” Khan says. He said permits for the yatra would be different for each Project Private Limited (CVPPP),” the CAG said in the report. It was also highlighted that the concept of ‘second wave’ litical situation in the state and the party’s response to the “He laid down certain project reports in the development day of the week and routes. “The Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPP) reflected more the laxity among everyone regarding COVID- emerging situation. of Fruit, Health, Engineering sectors of the State of Jammu and Different colour code for each day will be used to facili- which is a joint venture Company, has an investment of Rs appropriate behaviour and virus containment and manage- The PAC members welcomed the recent gestures of peace Kashmir which can never be ruled out or forgotten and the ad- tate police personnel deployed at the access control gates at 1,439.18 crore as of March 2019 (JKSPDC: Rs 687.55 crore, NHPC: ment strategy at the ground level. between India and Pakistan and the ceasefire agreement vises and directions remained always purposeful and result- Baltal in Ganderbal district and Chandanwari-Pahalgam in Rs 747.55 crore and PTC: Rs 4.08 crore.” Hence, stringent action, including effective containment leading to de-escalation of tensions. oriented/torch-bearers for us.” Anantnag district to regulate the yatra for the relevant date As a consequence of the unbundling of the Power Sector, and contact tracing, for at least 14 days in the 46 districts was “The PAC urged governments in both capitals to go beyond The late engineer, Khan continues, was having brotherly be- and route, the CEO said. one power transmission Company— Jammu and Kashmir strongly recommended for breaking the chain of transmis- rhetoric, deepen the process of dialogue and broaden the scope haviour with his subordinates and would address their service In this context, he cautioned pilgrims against undertaking Power Transmission Company Limited, two power distri- sion and “not frittering away” the gains of collaborative efforts of political engagement keeping Jammu and Kashmir front and problems on the spot without delay. “His smiling face and ap- this arduous yatra without securing a permit and the required bution companies— Jammu Power Distribution Company of last year, the Centre told the states. centre of the process to make it result oriented and sustain- proach with everybody remained unparalleled.” compulsory health certificate. Limited and Kashmir Power Distribution Company Limited Six states -- Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, able,” the meeting resolved. Shuja Hussain’s Samaritan nature, says his son, stemmed Kumar stressed that, for ensuring effective security ar- (June 2013) and one Company— Jammu and Kashmir Power Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh -- continue to report a high Terming connectivity and free flow of goods and people from his spiritual leanings. “As a god-fearing person,” he adds, rangements along the difficult tracks, only those yatris who Trading Company Limited— exclusively to conduct trad- surge in daily COVID cases and account for 79.57 per cent of as pivotal for uplift of people in the subcontinent devastated “my father was a well-wisher and helper to all.” are in possession of a permit which is valid for a specified date ing activities in power were incorporated on behalf of the the new infections reported in a span of 24 hours, the Health by wars and penury, the meeting pitched for early resump- At this point, Zulfikar’s sister joins the conversation and and route, will be allowed to proceed beyond the base camps, State Government. “However, these Companies which have Ministry said. tion of cross-Loc trade, opening up of Srinagar-Muzaffarabad, starts detailing some unknown aspects about her late father’s and cross the entry gates. been incorporated between March 2013 and June 2013, are India’s total active cases have reached 4,52,647 and cur- Poonch-Rawalakote, Kargil Skardu and Jammu-Sialkote roads, life. He appealed to pilgrims to complete necessary formalities yet to start their commercial operations as of March 2019,” rently comprise 3.8 per cent of the country’s total infections, the spokesman said. Trained as a media professional, Yasmin Hussain is currently for registration in advance and obtain a permit so that they do the CAG noted. “In the absence of commercial operations by it added. He said while ruing the “uncertainty” and the “imposed taking care of her hospitality business in the valley. not face any inconvenience. these companies, the power transmission and distribution ac- The country saw 62,258 new cases being registered in atmosphere of panic unleashed”, the members lauded the “My father was a remarkable gentleman,” says Yasmin, re- Pilgrims who propose to travel by helicopter do not require tivities continue to be carried out by the Power Development the last 24 hours, the highest single day rise so far this year, resolve of the party and unanimously endorsed the stance counting her father’s personality. advance registration as their tickets will suffice for this pur- Department of Jammu & Kashmir Government.” (GNS) according to the ministry. The nationwide tally stood at of the party president regarding the prevailing situation and “He was cultured, soft-spoken and extremely knowledge- pose, Kumar said. 1,19,08,910. issues post August 5, 2019 when the Centre revoked J-K’s spe- able. People used to call him the walking-talking encyclo- However, Kumar said they would be required to produce ‘LAHDC Leh, Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at cial status. pedia. More than engineering, my father was known for his the compulsory health certificate issued by an authorised board and state legal service authority are also pending for 36,902 followed by Punjab (3,122) and Chhattisgarh (2,665), Highlighting the dynamic shift in the geopolitical engage- intellectual pursuits in his circles.” doctor in the prescribed format before they are allowed to many years, the CAG said. the ministry said. Maharashtra also reported 166 COVID-19 ments of the subcontinent, the meeting observed that the Being a diligent son of his parents, the daughter says, the travel by helicopter. The CAG, in its report on social, general and economic deaths in 24 hours, highest since last October, a state health stance and agenda as propounded by PDP is proving to be the departed has outshone his tribe and became a cult due to his (non-PSUs) in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir for official said in Mumbai. guide for establishment of durable peace in the region there- insightful nature and people friendly conduct. HC Quashes PSA the year ending 31 March, 2019, submitted in the parliament Struggling to contain the fresh surge, the Maharashtra govern- by proving it more relevant than ever before, the spokesman Till his last days, says Yasmin, Shuja Hussain was connect- All these FIRs pertain to the year 2016, whereas order im- recently, said 10 autonomous bodies, including LAHDC, Leh ment said that holding of social, cultural, political and religious said. ed with the world—texting his friends and family—through pugned has been passed on 6th August 2019. Thus there is a and LAHDC Kargil required to be audited had not furnished gatherings in the state is being banned completely. He said the meeting condemned the unleashing of central his I-Pad. delay of three years in passing the detention order,” a bench the annual accounts. Auditoriums or drama theatres should not allow their agencies to “coerce and muzzle” Mehbooba and expressed their “He had a great sense of humour and would make light of of Justice Rajesh Oswal said. Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union terri- property to be used for such events, said an official order is- solidarity with the party president and resolved to standby by her every situation, no matter how grave it was,” she recalls. “Thus the delay of three years in passing the order of de- tories of J&K and Ladakh in August 2019. sued in Mumbai. and the party in the fight for restoration of the rights and dignity of “Now when I look at his photo, I feel he would just say tention has snapped the link between the prejudicial activi- “The LAHDC, Leh has failed to submit accounts for audit The government also ordered that restaurants, gardens and people of Jammu and Kashmir. something funny and make me laugh.” ties and the purpose for which the detention order is passed.” since its inception (1995-96) although substantial funds are be- malls will remain shut between 8 pm and 7 am beginning The spokesman said senior leaders and PAC members It was after a brief illness that the veteran passed away on Subsequently, the court quashed the PSA detention ing released to the Council and unspent balances at the end of Saturday night. People will also not be allowed to visit beaches Mohammad Sartaj Madni and Naeem Akhtar could not attend 25 March 2021, at the age of 85. (38/DMP/PSA/19) dated 06 August 2019 issued by District the year remain credited in a non-lapsable fund in the Public during 8 pm to 7 am, the order said. the meeting as both “are under illegal detention”. “Due to his great spirit and positive outlook, he was young- Magistrate Pulwama by virtue of which the youth—Ashiq Account of the State,” the CAG said. Drama theatres will also remain shut from Saturday night. “The meeting condemned their continued incarceration er at heart,” the daughter says. “He lived by the philosophy: Ahmad Rather of Pulwama was detained under the provi- “The position in respect of LAHDC, Kargil which came into However, the government has exempted delivery of food and demanded their immediate release and well as the re- ‘Be grateful to God in every situation’. My father was an un- sions of J&K Public Safety Act. existence in the year 2004-05 is similar and the accounts are in in night hours in its new set of guidelines. lease of all political prisoners,” he said. shaken person in any situation. He truly lived by his name— In his plea filed through his father, Ashiq had challenged arrears since its inception. Non-submission/delay in submis- “Gatherings of more than five people will not be allowed The PAC also rejected the “frivolous charges” leveled against Shuja—meaning courageous.” the order submitting that the grounds of detention are vague sion of accounts by these bodies receiving substantial funding from 8 pm to 7 am effective from midnight on 27th March. the party youth president Waheed ur Rehman Parra, termed his Such recollections are equally coming from who’s who in and on the basis of such vague grounds, no prudent man can from the State budget is a serious financial irregularity persist- Violation will attract penalty of Rs 1,000 per person on detention a part of “political witch hunt” and demanded his im- town, who lately turned up for his funeral, as the engineer make an effective representation against those allegations. ing for years,” it said. offenders. mediate release, the spokesman added. was laid to rest at Noor Masjid, Rajbagh graveyard. He said that the detaining authority has not prepared the It said the LAHDC received a grant of Rs 546.24 crore in “All public places including gardens and beaches will re- The meeting expressed gratitude to the party workers at “He was an honest engineer, who played a great role in the grounds of detention itself which is a pre-requisite before 2018-19, while the LAHDC Kargil got Rs 597.95 crore during main closed during the same period and violators will be the grassroots level who have stood with the party and its completion of the Hazratbal project,” reiterates Saleem Beg, passing the order. the same financial year. fined with Rs 1,000 per person. Not wearing of face mask will struggle despite the “pressures and harassments exhorted by INTACH convener. “No material has been furnished to the (detainee), as such “In view of this non-compliance, the audited accounts attract Rs 500 fine while the same is Rs 1,000 for public spit- the system”. The demise, said Syed Altaf Bukhari of Apni Party, has cre- he was disabled to make an effective representation against of these statutory bodies have not so far been presented to ting,” the order said. “The workers are the real strength of the party and PDP ated a big void not only in his family, but among his vast social the detention order,” he said. (GNS) the State Legislature as required under the Statutes under In Delhi, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority(DDMA) shall stand firm to represent their aspirations,” the meeting circle, “wherein Shuja Hussain was known for his humility which these bodies were created. This has deprived the State ordered that not more than 200 guests will be allowed in resolved. (PTI) and philanthropic nature”. CAG Raps J&K Legislature of the opportunity to assess their activities and fi- open-air venues and there will be a cap of 100 in weddings at Back in the lawn, Zulfikar says his father never retired de- indicates a lack of adequate response from the govern- nancial performance,” the report said. banquet halls following a rise in COVID cases. Bukhari Demands spite attaining his superannuation as a chief engineer in 1993. ment departments to the audit. The Compensatory Afforestation Management and Delhi reported over 1,500 cases for the third day on the Lt. Governor led government to roll back the existing “He was never in a retirement mode,” the son says.“He al- The report, recently submitted in Parliament, said in the Planning Authority (J&K), which had not received any grants trot on Saturday, while 10 more people, highest in around Geology and Mining policy so as to safeguard the easemen- ways wanted to play his part positively and went to serve in last few years, the audit has pointed out several significant in 2018-19, had failed to submit its accounts for audit for the two-and-a-half months, succumbed to the disease, the health tary rights of natives on their natural resources. different positions and handled many projects, including the deficiencies in the implementation of various programmes last 10 years. department said. The press conference was attended by Party Vice President one by the World Bank.” or activities as well as on the quality of internal-control mea- The accounts for audit of SKUAST (Kashmir) is pending The national capital has registered 1,558 new infections Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, General Secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir and But while homages are endlessly pouring in for the de- sures in certain departments, which have a negative impact for nine years though it received a grant of Rs 228.60 crore which pushed the tally to 6,55,834, while over 6.38 lakh pa- Provincial President Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Mir. parted soul—whose “larger than life” personality touched on the success of the programmes and the functioning of the in 2018-19 and similarly, the SKUAST (Jammu) which had got tients have recovered from the virus. “The livelihood of around five lakh local families who since many lives and landmarks in Kashmir—veteran newsman departments. a grant of Rs 101 crore in 2018-19, has failed to submit its ac- This is the highest number of cases since December 15 last ages have been affiliated with the extraction, supplies, trans- Mohammad Sayeed Malik is making it short and succinct for “The government may look into this matter and revamp count for three years, the report said. year when 1,617 people tested positive for the virus, accord- portation and construction businesses have been severely af- those oblivious of the engineer’s legend: “A perfect gentleman the system to ensure a proper response to the audit observa- The CAG said the State Legal Service Authority received ing to official data. fected by the present anti-people geology and mining policy,” passes away. God bless his soul.” tions from the departments in a time-bound manner,” it said. a grant of Rs 12.48 crore in 2018-19, but failed to submit its The Gujarat government also announced that a negative Bukhari remarked. During 2018-19, the CAG said a compliance audit of 727 accounts for audit, while Khadi and Village Industries Board COVID-19 RT-PCR test report will be mandatory for those ar- He said that instead of taking people friendly measures, drawing and disbursing officers and 74 units of 25 autono- LG Extends got Rs 23 crore grants in 2018-19 and its account details are riving from other states. the present dispensation in J&K seems content in aggravating friendship and brotherhood and is symbolic of the triumph mous bodies was conducted by the office of the Principal pending for four years. Earlier, the state government had made negative test report the miseries of the general public for unknown reasons. of good over evil,” he said, as per the official spokesperson. Accountant General (Audit), Jammu and Kashmir. Other bodies which have not submitted their accounts must only for those coming from neighbouring Maharashtra. “It is ironic that the government is boasting about the mea- “May this colourful and vibrant festival foster the spirit “The focus was on auditing specific programmes/schemes for audit include Jammu and Kashmir State Housing Board The new wave of coronavirus in Gujarat has also hit two ger royalty fetched in lieu of minor-mineral resources and on of togetherness amongst the people, and bring prosperity & in order to offer suitable recommendations to the executive (seven years), Building and other Construction Workers of the country’s premier educational institutions with IIM- the other it is paying through its nose in procurement of con- happiness in everyone’s life. I extend my warm greetings and for taking corrective action and improving service delivery to Welfare Board (six years) and Employees Provident Fund Ahmedabad and IIT-Gandhinagar reporting active cases in struction material required for its developmental projects!” good wishes to the people on this joyous occasion,” he added. the citizens. Board, Srinagar (four years), the report said, adding that none double digits. he remarked. “Twenty-three paragraphs were sent to the Principal of these have received any grants during 2018-19. The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad current- Bukhari said that raw material extraction contract order Fraudster Arrested Secretaries/Secretaries of the respective departments. Replies ly has 40 active cases, while Indian Institute of Technology- issued post August 5, 2019 has adversely affected the mining accommodation in Rajouri town. in respect of nine paragraphs included in this report were not Gandhinagar has 25 active cases, official sources said. business in J&K. “We will continue to raise the public inter- Seven ATM cards and some cash were recovered from the received (September 2020),” it said. Man Dies Hours field for grazing, where he felt dizziness and went to fetch “The IIM-A campus was almost COVID-free with only est issues, without bothering for the consequences. Right arrested person who revealed that he used to identify unsus- The report said the handbook of instructions for a speedy some water from a house. isolated cases till March 12. Subsequently there was a rise in now the administration seems unmoved but I assure all the pecting ATM users and would replace their cards while pre- settlement of audit observations or inspection reports (IRs) During the course of time, he felt unconscious and was infections, mostly among students. Many of these cases are stakeholders in the geology and mining sector that Apni Party tending to assist them, she said, adding further investigation issued by the government (finance department) provides for removed to a nearby hospital. However the doctors there de- asymptomatic,” the institute said in a statement. (PTI) will always struggle for their rights and take it to its logical is on. (PTI) a prompt response by the executive to the IRs issued by the clared him dead on arrival, he said. conclusion,” he added. Principal Accountant General (Audit) to ensure remedial or Meanwhile, Dr. Lateef who was part of the drive told a local India, Pak Must Pertinently, the district units of the Jammu and Kashmir Four Held With rectification action in compliance with the prescribed rules news agency GNS that the person was vaccinated Saturday af- countries must have an open dialogue to address all issues. Apni Party on Saturday held peaceful protest demonstrations of Rs 10,000. and procedures. ternoonby a team of doctors and kept him under observation “We have heard that secret talks were held, we wish the against this policy at various places across J&K. Giving details A notorious drug peddler, identified as Pyar Singh, was ar- The heads of offices and the next higher authorities are re- for AEFI (adverse event following immunization). day would come sooner when they will sit across the table of these places, Bukhari said the Party held protests in both rested from Ganjote area of Mahore in Reasi district after he quired to comply with the observations contained in the IRs, The elderly person didn’t show any complications during and have an open dialogue on all issues and there are a lot of divisions of J&K. was found carrying 800 grams of ‘charas’, a police spokesper- rectify the defects and report their compliance to the Principal the time, he said. “However we have learnt that he has died issues be it J-K or something else. We want them to resolve all In district Srinagar the protests were held at Pantha son said. The fourth arrested person was identified as Ghulam Accountant General (Audit), it said, adding that based on the at 3 pm”, he said. the issues through dialogue,” he said. Chowk and Maloora, in Ganderbal at Watal Bagh and Wahid Qadir, a resident of Kawna village, in the Ramban district, the results of the test audit, 49,523 audit observations contained “As mandated by the protocol we are supposed to keep a Asked about the Enforcement Directorate questioning PDP Pora, in Kulgam at Nehama, in Kupwara at TRC Kupwara spokesperson said, adding he was found having five grams of in 11,531 IRs were outstanding as on March 31, 2019. patient under observation for half an hour, and he didn’t show chief Mehbooba Mufti, Abdullah said that is the price one Buna, in Baramulla at Sheerwani Colony, in Bandipora Near heroin. “The pendency of a large number of paragraphs indicates a any signs during that time”, he said adding that “There may pays for opposing the Centre’s policies. R&B Inspection Head Upto Mini Secretariat, in Shopian at All arrested persons were separately booked under the lack of adequate response of the government departments to be some underlying reasons causing his death.” “From J-K to Tamil Nadu, from Assam to Gujarat, Mehbooba Padpawan, in Anantnag at Sports Stadium Anantnag upto DC NDPS Act and further investigation is on, a police spokesper- the audit,” the CAG observed. Office which was followed by a Tractor Rally at Ashajipora, at son said. (PTI) 11 Sunday | 28.03.2021 SPORTS Jonny Bairstow Hits Back At ‘I Need To Improve My Gavaskar For Questioning Sachin Tendulkar Tests Performance With The New His Intent In Test Cricket Positive For COVID-19, Ball,’ Says Prasidh Krishna In Home Isolation Press Trust of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in home isolation. The former India captain confirmed the news on his social media handle. One of the biggest names to have tested positive for the virus in recent times, Tendulkar, however, informed that all his other family members have tested negative. Press Trust of India played as well. It was an onslaught, Press Trust of India ested" during his stay at the crease. "I have been testing myself and tak- we got hit quite bad." "You have not scored a run, and ing all the recommended precautions PUNE: Prasidh Krishna has im- With only four fielders outside PUNE: England opener Jonny Bair- just come in and pushed at it, as if to ensure COVID is kept at bay. Howev- pressed one and all with his pace the circle during the second Pow- stow has hit back at Sunil Gavaskar there was no fielder at backward er, I have tested positive today follow- and bounce but Team India's new- erplay (between 11-40 overs), it is for questioning his intent in the Test short leg. It looked to me as if it was ing mild symptoms," the 47-year-old est pace sensation admitted that he always difficult to stop the batsmen series defeat, saying the Indian leg- the shot of a person uninterested," wrote on his Twitter handle. needs to work hard on trying to be on a flat deck. end is more than welcome to call or "What's he trying to do? First ball, "All others at home have tested ing me and many others across the corded on Friday. more economical with the new ball. "That's the game of white-ball message him and discuss about his he should be looking to play a soft negative. I have quarantined myself country. Take care all of you," he fur- Tendulkar recently took part in the In both ODIs, Prasidh got wickets cricket today. With four outside for the 'will' to play the longest format. defensive shot. There is a fielder there at home and I am following all the ther wrote in his official statement. Road Safety World Series Challenge in his second spell with semi-new 11 to 40 overs, that's bound to happen. Bairstow had scores of 0, 0, 0 and at backward short leg. Uninterested," necessary protocols as advised by my The COVID-19 cases have been on veteran's tournament in Raipur. ball and got a bit of stick from England "It was a very good wicket to bat 28 in the four innings that he played in Gavaskar had said during his TV com- doctors. I want to thank all the health- a surge in Maharashtra and Mumbai He led the Indian team to victory batsmen during his opening overs. on, no doubt. The score says it all. We England's 1-3 Test series defeat against mentary. Bairstow, however, said he care professionals who are support- with over 36,000 positive cases re- in the tournament. "Personally, I would like to start scored 330-plus and they chased it India, prompting Gavaskar to com- had not heard what the Indian legend better. I would like to improve on how down in the 44th over. It says it all. It ment that he looked "uninterested". had remarked. I have been starting with the (new was a flat wicket, challenging wicket "Yeah, he's more than welcome "First of all, I hadn't heard what he IND VS ENG 3RD ODI, PREVIEW ball). Otherwise, all the runs that I for bowlers where the margin of er- to give me a ring and ask me about said. Second, I'm interested in know- gave away were scored off bad balls. ror was very, very less," he noted. my will to do well in Test cricket ing how an opinion can be made So I would go back and work on those The execution part went all awry and my enjoyment in Test cricket," especially when there has been no Cornered India Need A Change Of Strategy aspects," Prasidh said after India lost and Prasidh seemed a trifle irritated Bairstow said in response to Gavas- correspondence or communication the second ODI by six wickets. with repeated references. kar's comments. between him (Gavaskar) and me... For Series Decider Against England While Indian bowlers had a poor "Our executions could have been The 31-year-old smashed 112-ball "As I said, my phone is on and if he day in office, Prasidh said that they slightly better, personally for me. 124 as England made a mockery of just wants to give me a call or a mes- Press Trust of India could have hardly done anything in Other than that, it is a repetitive India's 337-run target to canter home sage, he can feel free to do so," he said. the face of an onslaught from Jonny question, the third time I am being with 39 balls to spare. Bairstow has scored 4,197 runs at PUNE: Indian cricket team may Bairstow and Ben Stokes. asked. Yes, we did make mistakes, Following Bairstow's dismissal off an average of 34.12 in 74 Tests, while like to revisit its 50-over template "We could have bowled better, we could have done better but they Ravichandran Ashwin in the second amassing 3,425 runs, including 11 while picking up pieces from the am not denying the fact but we batted well too," the Karnataka innings of the final Test in Ahmed- centuries, at 48.92 in 85 ODIs for Eng- Friday carnage with an aim to need to give credit to the way they pacer reiterated. abad, Gavaskar had commentated land. India and England will clash for complete a hat-trick of series wins that the batsman looked "uninter- the title in the third ODI on Sunday. against England in the third and final ODI here on Sunday. Sunil Chhetri Named On batting belters that's been ISSF WORLD CUP on offer at the Gahunje Stadium, England hit an astounding 20 Among 13 Strikers For AFC sixes in a 337-run chase which be- Vijayveer, Tejaswani came a cakewalk, thanks to inept Cup’s All Time Best Three bowling from spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Krunal Pandya. Shoot Gold In 25m Rapid Never before has captain Virat Kohli missed Ravindra Jadeja as India's captain Virat Kohli and teammates react as they watch the replay Fire Pistol Mixed Event much as he would have on Friday of an unsuccessful run-out during the second One Day International cricket when Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes match between India and England at Maharashtra Cricket Association Sta- Press Trust of India as Shreyasi too missed a few shots took the mickey out of India's left- dium in Pune on Friday. while finding the target on other arm wrist and orthodox spinners. NEW DELHI: India's Vijayveer occasions. In the bowling department, Kul- team that always believes in ac- played the game." Sidhu and Tejaswani claimed the The Indian duo shot 141 in the deep scripted an unwanted record celerating in the last 15 overs, a For the record, his last century gold medal in the 25m rapid fire qualifications to qualify in the when he conceded 8 sixes, most template that was set by their il- came in August 2019 in this format. pistol mixed team event to ex- fourth place for the bronze medal by an Indian bowler. He leaked 84 lustrious former captain Mahen- Hardik would continue to play tend the country's dominant run match behind Sariturk and Ilnam runs in the second game after giv- dra Singh Dhoni. his role of a finisher but question in the ISSF World Cup here on (143), who made up for his partner's ing 64 runs in the first. And, so did It has worked on most occa- mark remains on what kind of Saturday. off-colour outing with his consis- Krunal Pandya, who gave 72 runs sions but of late, England with a workload management is happen- In an all-Indian gold medal match, tent showing. in six overs with an embarrassing world title has shown the world ing considering that he has rarely Sidhu and Tejaswani comfortably The Italian team of Alessia Iezzi average of 12 per over. that attacking up front on batting bowled save a few overs in the re- beat the duo of Gurpreet Singh and and Valerio Grazini topped the So, in all probability, the duo tracks is the way forward. cently concluded T20 International. Ashok Abhidnya Patil 9-1 at the Dr qualifications with 145 while the could be replaced by leg-spinner It might just help Rishabh Pant On the pace front, while India Karni Singh Shooting Range. Slovakian pair of Zuzana Rehak Ste- Yuzvendra Chahal and Washing- and Hardik Pandya with their brand would go-ahead with spearhead In the Qualification 2, Gurpreet fecekova and Adrian Drobny was ton Sundar, who can also chip in of power-hitting change the course Bhuvneshwar Kumar, they could and Patil finished at the top with a second with 143. with the bat, if needed. of the innings in the back-10. try going in with left-arm pacer total score of 370 while the team of In the final, Iezzi and Grazini pre- From team's perspective, it Skipper Virat Kohli, who hit two and yorker specialist T Natarajan, 16-year-old Tejaswani and 18-year- vailed over the Slovaks Stefecekova would be impossible to ignore successive 50 plus scores, would in case they want to rest Shardul old Sidhu aggregated 368. and Drobny 39-36 on the shotgun Yuzvendra Chahal's inclusion in be keen to carry his form and con- Thakur for the game. On Friday, Sidhu won the indi- range. The medal-less outing in the playing XI even though the vert the start into a really big total Also, there could be a choice vidual silver medal in the 25 rapid trap notwithstanding, a dominant Haryana leg-spinners hasn't been and end the century drought. between Mohammed Siraj and fire pistol event ahead of Anish India continued to lead the stand- in the best of forms. The skipper has however made Prasidh Krishna although Prasidh's Press Trust of India classic semi-final performance to Bhanwala and Gurpreet. ings with 13 gold, eight silver and Pandya senior would still make it clear that he is not looking at pace is an advantage for the hosts. eliminate defending champions Jo- However, the Indian pair of six bronze for a total of 27 podium it to the team because of his bat- milestones. Meanwhile, England would be NEW DELHI: Talismanic India cap- hor Darul Ta’zim." Kynan Chenai and Shreyasi Singh finishes. ting skills but the apology of left- "I never played for 100s in my bolstered by their Friday’s pertain Sunil Chhetri was on Saturday Chhetri is currently the second missed out on a podium finish as Three finals are lined up on the arm spin has certainly ensured life, that's probably why I ended up formance and the biggest posi- named among 13 strikers for the highest international goal scorer they settled for the fourth place in last competition day on Sunday -- that he won't be considered as a getting so many in such little time." tive would be the return of form fans to pick the all-time best three among active players just be- the trap mixed team final of the men's 25m rapid fire pistol team, trap long term option. "It's all about contributing of Ben Stokes, who otherwise in the AFC Cup, the continent's sec- hind Portugal superstar Cristiano prestigious tournament. team women and trap team men. In terms of batting, a total of to the team cause. If the team struggled on many occasions on ond-tier club competition. Ronaldo with 72 strikes from 115 The home team lost to Turkey's As many as 294 athletes from 337 is certainly not bad by any doesn't win when you get three the entire tour. The 36-year-old Chhetri has matches. Safiye Sariturk and Yavuz Ilnam 35-38. 53 countries are taking part in the standards but perhaps India can figures it doesn't mean anything. Come Sunday, it remains to scored 18 goals in four editions A host of top strikers from Kynan, who finished fourth in tournament, the last major inter- now look to have strategic shift You're not going to sit back at the be seen, if India win the game, it of the AFC Cup since 2013 when different countries, including the individual men's trap on Fri- national outing for pistol and rifle in terms innings building process. end of your career and look at couldn't be better gift on eve of he appeared for Churchill Broth- Maldives legend Ali Ashfaq, day, began badly but improved as shooters before the upcoming To- The Men In Blue are the only numbers, it's more about how you festival of colours Holi. ers. He then played for Bengaluru made up the 13 nominations the mixed final progressed, even kyo Olympics. FC in the AFC Cup in 2016, 2017 out of whom the fans will and 2018. choose three strikers through a His best achievement was to cap- poll via internet. tain Bengaluru FC to a runners-up "Three places remain in our All- A Barrier Falls As Women Officiate Men’s Football World Cup Qualifiers finish in the 2016 AFC Cup, losing to time AFC Cup XI, with some of Asian Air Force Club of Iraq in the final. football's most iconic goal scorers Agencies Nesbitt worked 18 MLS games a hobby at the time,” she said. “That was probably one of the "An iconic figure of the modern to vie for a place in our fans' dream last season, including the MLS is “So it’s just kind of made its way most incredible feelings of my entire Indian game, and a player whose selection. WASHINGTON: Kathryn Nesbitt ran Back tournament final, and was into a career over the last 20ish life — to actually reach a huge mile- 72 national team goals have given "Football lovers from every the sidelines, waving a flag, blending voted the league’s assistant referee years or so.” stone for myself and get to experience him an international profile, Sunil corner of Asia have selected a in for all the right reasons. of the year. The workload of the A competitive figure skater for a World Cup in person,” she said. Chhetri has also regularly shown goalkeeper, three defenders and The 32-year-old from Philadel- 6-foot tall official has included 82 15 years and a volleyball player in On-field officials navigate the his ample quality on the continental a four-man midfield in previous phia became a pioneer as FIFA ap- league games in all since 2015 plus college, she began officiating un- additional complication of video re- club stage in the AFC Cup," the AFC weeks, now it's time to crown pointed women to work on-field seven more as an assistant video der-8 games while growing up in view. MLS has used Video Assistant said on its website. the tournament's greatest ever officials for men’s World Cup quali- referee during the last two seasons. Rochester, New York. Referees since late 2017, but World "Despite not appearing in the forwards, with countless worthy fiers, serving as an assistant referee Nesbitt earned a FIFA badge in She started to work adult and Cup qualifying is not aided by tech- competition until his late twenties, contenders to choose from," the on Thursday night when Canada 2016 and officiated at that year’s semipro matches after she finished nology. Nesbitt has to remind her- Chhetri’s impact has lasted the best AFC said. opened with a 5-1 rout of Bermuda Women’s Under-17 World Cup, the her bachelor’s degree at St. John Fisher self not to raise her flag quickly on part of a decade. With a staggering 344 AFC Cup at Orlando, Florida. 2018 Women’s Under-20 World College and worked toward her doc- offside calls in case the VAR decides "He captained Bengaluru to the goals between them, the 13 nominat- There were no controversies in Cup, and two matches at the 2019 torate at the University of Pittsburgh. there was no violation, but be quick 2016 final, his personal high point ed strikers hailed from Europe, Africa, a match that featured Bayern Mu- Women’s World Cup. “It kept me active and I really to wave off action when electronics coming when he scored twice in a South America, and of course Asia. nich’s Alphonso Davies setting up “She’s pretty imposing physi- liked that way of thinking about the are not involved. three goals for Besiktas’ Cyle Larin. cally,” said Howard Webb, a Premier game,” she said. “It can be really interesting to Nesbitt disappeared into the back- League referee from 2003-14 who is She made her professional de- switch between doing an MLS game, ground as much as one can while entering his fourth season as gener- but in a National Women’s Soccer let’s say, and then going to do a wom- Manchester United working in a yellow jersey and al manager of Major League Soccer’s League match between Kansas City en’s international match that doesn’t black shorts, an orange and yellow Professional Referee Organization. and Portland on April 13, 2013, and necessarily have VAR yet,” she said. flag in her hands. “She’s tall, athletic. She’s very her MLS debut when D.C. United Nesbitt was just the start of a Women's Team Makes Its FIFA announced the first men’s calm and clearly intelligent as well. played Columbus on May 2, 2015. breakthrough weekend for Ameri- World Cup qualifiers with woman She’s able to process a lot of infor- “I have always felt respected can women and soccer officials, Old Trafford Debut referees will be when Stéphanie mation quickly and accurately.” there, and there really hasn’t been who are selected by CONCACAF and Frappart of France works the Neth- In U.S. soccer, “The Professor” was an example for me that stands out approved by FIFA. Jennifer Garner is Agencies play in Europe because of the rich erlands’ match against visiting Latvia the nickname of Júlio Mazzei, who as sexism towards me,” she said. scheduled to be an assistant referee history in football and a stadium on Saturday and Kateryna Monzul of served two stints as coach of the “My first couple of years in the and Tori Penso the fourth official for MANCHESTER: The Manchester like Old Trafford holds that rich- Ukraine calls Austria’s game vs. the Cosmos in the old North American league, I think I was treated the Saturday’s qualifier between Aruba United women's team made its ness, that history,” United striker visiting Faeroe Islands on Sunday. Soccer League in 1979-80. Nesbitt same way a new referee would be and Suriname in Bradenton, Florida. Old Trafford debut on Saturday in Christen Press, an American inter- Karen Diaz Medina of Mexico is a real professor with a Ph.D. She treated, as, who is this person and Nesbitt is to work as an assistant a league game against West Ham. national, told the club's website. served as an assistant referee for taught analytical chemistry as an as- are they going to be any good?” referee when Anguilla plays the The team normally plays its The last time a women's soc- Suriname’s 3-0 win over the Cay- sistant professor at Towson Univer- At the 2019 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic in Fort Lauder- Women’s Super League home cer game was played at Old Traf- man Islands on Wednesday. both,” said Rick Eddy, U.S. Soccer’s sity in Maryland from 2017-19. in France, Nesbitt worked Norway dale, Florida, the same day Brooke matches at Leigh Sports Village ford was during the 2012 London “I’m hoping that people will director of referee development. She quit to become a full-time vs. Nigeria and Sweden vs. Canada Mayo is slated to be an assistant but switched to Old Trafford dur- Olympics. United entered the bring her to the men’s World Cup “If FIFA really wants to make a soccer official. game plus three more games as a referee Sunday, and Penso is the ing the international break in the match in third place. The top three in a couple of years instead of the stand towards saying they’re support- “I actually started when I was 14 video official, including the Eng- fourth official when Canada hosts men's game. teams qualify for the Women's Women’s World Cup — actually ing women, here’s their opportunity.” years old. Clearly, that was more of land-Sweden third-place match. the Cayman Islands in Bradenton. “It’s an amazing experience to Champions League. OUTPOST Sunday | 28.03.2021 12 "Supplied More Vaccines Bengal Polls See 79.79% India, Bangladesh sign Globally Than Vaccinated five MoUs after PM Modi Our Own," India Tells UN Turnout On First Day, Sporadic meets Sheikh Hasina Incidents Of Violence Agenceis sina. He also handed over a representational box to her as a symbol rime Minister Narendra Modi of India's gift of 1.2 million COVID met his Bangladeshi counter- vaccine doses to Bangladesh. Ppart Sheikh Hasina on Sat- Hasina presented a gold and a urday and discussed the progress silver coin released on the occasion achieved in areas like connectiv- of the birth centenary of her father ity, energy, trade, health and de- and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur velopmental cooperation following Rahman to Modi. She also handed which the two countries signed five over a silver coin released on the MoUs covering a number of areas occasion of the 50th anniversary of of bilateral cooperation. Bangladesh's Independence. Modi, who is visiting Bangla- The two leaders also jointly desh on his first trip to a foreign opened some projects virtually. country since the outbreak of the Modi's visit is taking place at a coronavirus, held one-on-one talks time Bangladesh is commemorat- Agenceis “Vaccine inequity will defeat with Hasina which was followed ing Mujib Borsho, the birth cente- our collective resolve to contain by a delegation-level meeting nary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman UNITED NATIONS: India has sup- the virus. The current disparity which continued for over an hour. and 50 years of the country's war plied more COVID-19 vaccines calls for solidarity and cooperation "Relationship going from of liberation. The two countries are globally than vaccinated its own within the international frame- strength to strength! Prime Min- also celebrating 50 years of the es- people, the country has told the works such as COVAX,” he said. ister @narendramodi and Prime tablishment of diplomatic ties. UN General Assembly and cau- India, a significant source of Minister Sheikh Hasina discussed On Friday, Modi attended the tioned that vaccine inequity will supply to Gavi’s COVAX facility, the progress achieved in areas of celebrations of the golden jubilee defeat the collective global re- has contributed 20 million doses health, trade, connectivity, energy, of the country's independence, solve to contain the coronavirus to the facility last month. In- developmental cooperation and the birth centenary of Bang- as the disparity in the accessibili- dia had also announced a gift of Press Trust of India ticular party, no matter which out- blocked an adjoining road stating many more, Ministry of External abandhu' in Dhaka. ty of vaccines will affect the poor- 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses fit they voted for. that security forces attacked wom- Affairs Spokesperson Arindam The two prime ministers held est nations the most. for UN peacekeepers. poradic incidents of violence A contingent of central forces en during house-to-house raids. Bagchi tweeted after the talks. a virtual summit on December 17 India was one of the initiators The shipment of vaccines for were reported from various was sent to the area to control the A man identified as Mangal of the ‘Political Declaration on Eq- peacekeepers left Mumbai in the Splaces that went to polls on situation, an EC official said, adding Soren was found dead near his uitable Global Access to COVID-19 early hours of Saturday and will land Saturday during the first phase of that the VVPAT machine was even- home in Begumpur area of Keshiari Vaccines’’ that garnered the sup- in Denmark soon, Mr Naidu said. Bengal assembly polls, even as the tually replaced. earlier in the day, the police said. port of more than 180 UN mem- India also underlined the need overall poll situation was largely Chief Minister Mamata Baner- BJP leaders claimed that Soren, a ber states. to collaborate on genomic surveil- peaceful with 79.79 per cent turnout jee, during a rally in West Mid- party supporter, was killed by TMC India’s Deputy Permanent Rep- lance to track virus mutations and recorded till 5 pm, an official said. napore, claimed that the BJP has "goons", a charge rubbished by the resentative to the UN Ambassador variants and exchange informa- Voting was held in 30 seats - sev- manipulated EVMs and used cen- ruling party. K. Nagaraj Naidu said at the Gen- tion in a timely fashion. eral of them part of the once-Nax- tral forces to intimidate the voters. In its report to the EC, the dis- eral Assembly informal meeting “Vaccine hesitancy should al-hit Jangalmahal region—amid "Today, in some polling booths of trict administration said the death on Friday that while the COVID-19 also be countered with science tight security and strict adherence Kanthi, the VVPAT showed that votes had no connection with the polling pandemic continues to persist, and public health infrastructure to COVID-19 guidelines, the Elec- were getting polled in favour of the process. Dipak Bauri, a BJP leader in the year 2021 began on a posi- and capacities of health workers tion Commission (EC) official said. BJP, even as a person pressed the Purulia, claimed that the constitu- tive note with the global scien- in vaccine delivery needs to be In some booths, voters were pro- button next to the symbol of some ency's TMC candidate Sujoy Ban- tific community coming up with strengthened globally,” he said. vided with masks, sanitisers and other party. In some areas, central dyopadhyay threatened to shoot multiple vaccines to contain the Mr Naidu highlighted the need polythene gloves. forces were seen threatening voters. him during an altercation. pandemic. for the international community Of the 30 seats that went to The EC must take action," she said. In Paschim Medinipur's Salboni “While the vaccine challenge to collectively work towards sup- polls—nine are in Purulia, four each BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's seat, CPI(M) candidate Susanta has been resolved, we are now porting initiatives that ensure in Bankura and Jhargram, six in Pas- younger brother Soumendu Ghosh was heckled, and stones were confronted with ensuring the speedy and equitable distribution chim Medinipur, and seven in high- claimed he was attacked in Kanthi hurled at his car, allegedly by TMC availability, accessibility, afford- of vaccines and therapeutics to the stakes Purba Medinipur district. by TMC supporters. supporters. Police personnel posted The two sides signed five during which Modi said Bangladesh ability, and distribution of CO- most disadvantaged populations. "Till 5 pm, 79.79 per cent poll- He also alleged that his car was in the area escorted him to safety. Memorandum of Understandings is a key pillar of New Delhi's 'Neigh- VID-19 vaccines. Lack of global “Affordability, access, and lo- ing has been recorded in the state. vandalised, and his driver sus- According to reports, a few jour- (MoUs) covering areas such as bourhood First' policy, while Hasina cooperation and disparity in the gistical issues should in no way By and large, elections were held tained injuries in the attack. nalists who were covering the inci- connectivity, commerce, informa- described India as a "true friend" accessibility of vaccines will affect become a hindrance in our fight peacefully," the EC official said. "I was passing through Kanthi, dent were also manhandled. tion technology and sports. and asserted that both countries the poorest nations the most,” Mr against one of the biggest chal- Purba Medinipur recorded the when the TMC supported hurled An EC official said three persons In a humanitarian gesture, could play a significant role in the Naidu said. lenges facing humanity,” he said. highest turnout at 82.51 per cent, bricks at my car and smashed its were arrested in connection with Prime Minister Modi handed over global and regional value chains by India has been at the forefront Mr Naidu added that India is followed by Jhargram at 80.56, Pas- window panes. It seems they have the attack. The TMC, however, de- a representational key of 109 am- further integrating their economies of the global fight against COV- working actively with Gavi, the chim Medinipur at 80.12 per cent, lost their minds, sensing defeat," nied any involvement. bulances to his counterpart Ha- as well as boosting connectivity. ID-19. Mr Naidu told the General World Health Organisation and Bankura at 79.90 per cent and Pu- Soumendu said. Long queues were seen outside Assembly that India will not only ACT Accelerator. rulia at 77.07 per cent. Violence and At Mohonpur in Dantan assem- most booths during the morn- be vaccinating 300 million of its “India and South-Africa have scuffle, however, marred the polling bly constituency, four persons were ing hours, with people stepping own frontline workers over the also called for WTO (World Trade process is some areas. injured in clashes between work- out early in the day to avoid the President Kovind Shifted to next six months but in the process Organisation) to suspend intel- In Kanthi Dakshin seat of Purba ers of the TMC and the BJP, after sweltering heat, and violence or has also supplied vaccines to over lectual property rights related to Medinipur district, voters staged alleged attempts to capture booths protests, if any. In several areas, in- AIIMS For Planned Bypass 70 nations. COVID-19 for a limited period of protests outside a polling booth were made by some of them. cluding Egra, voters complained of “In fact, as of today we have time, to ensure rapid scaling-up over alleged malfunctioning of an At Keshiari in Paschim Medini- intimidation by central forces. Procedure: Rashtrapati Bhavan supplied more vaccines glob- of manufacturing of vaccines and electronic voting machine. pur, security forces baton-charged A few EVMs, found non-func- ally than have vaccinated our own ensuring accessibility and afford- The agitators blocked a road locals who staged demonstrations, tional during the voting process, people,” Mr Naidu said. ability of vaccines for all,” he said. outside a polling station at Ma- claiming that votes were being cast were either replaced or restored, Two of India’’s vaccines, includ- He also stressed the impor- jna, claiming that the VVPAT slip only in favour of one party. the EC official said, adding that the ing the indigenously developed tance of ensuring that ongoing showed results in favour of a par- Later in the day, the protesters polling wasn't affected due to it. Covaxin, have already been grant- global immunisation programmes ed emergency authorization, Mr pertaining to polio, diphtheria Naidu said, adding that 30 more and other diseases do not get im- vaccine candidates are at various pacted as that will lead to the re- phases of clinical trials. surgence of other deadly diseases. Congress, BJP Spar Over Modi's The vaccine Covishield is the World Health Organisation version of the AstraZeneca/Oxford chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebr- vaccine produced by the Serum eyesus has called for countries to 'Satyagraha For Bangladesh' Claim Institute of India. Covaxin is the in- work together so that all States Agenceis digenously developed vaccine by could begin vaccinating within pharma company Bharat Biotech. the first 100 days of 2021. He he Congress and the BJP on The Political Declaration states said 177 countries and econo- Friday sparred over Prime that equitable and affordable ac- mies have started vaccination and TMinister Narendra Modi's cess to safe and effective COVID19 added that with just 15 days left remark that he did satyagraha for vaccines must be ensured to have before the 100 days are up, 36 Bangladesh's freedom, with the a speedy recovery and contribute countries are still waiting for vac- opposition party questioning the to putting an end to the pandemic. cines so they can start inoculating statement's veracity and the ruling Agenceis noon today. Post investigations, The declaration also expresses health workers and older people. party asserting that it was true. doctors have advised him to un- deep concern that despite interna- President of the 75th session of Addressing the main golden ju- resident Ram Nath Kovind dergo a planned bypass proce- tional agreements and initiatives, the UN General Assembly Volkan bilee celebrations of Bangladesh's was on Saturday shifted dure which is expected to be per- the distribution of COVID-19 vac- Bozkir said at the meeting that independence and the birth cente- Pto the All India Institute of formed on the morning of March cines is still uneven worldwide, the world, which went into the nary of its founder, Sheikh Mujibur Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New 30, Tuesday. both among and within countries. COVID-19 pandemic together, can Rahman, in Dhaka in the presence of Delhi for a planned bypass proce- "The President's health is sta- “Therefore, we express our emerge from it together as well. his counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, and dure which is expected to be per- ble and he is under the care of the deep concern that a considerable “But that depends on fair and President Abdul Hamid, Modi re- formed on Tuesday, a statement experts at the AIIMS, the state- number of countries have not yet equitable access to vaccines. From called the 1971 war and said the pic- Shashi Tharoor said, "International Modi part of satyagrah organised issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan said. ment said. had access to COVID-19 vaccines, the health worker in a small is- tures of atrocities that the Pakistan education: our PM is giving Bangla- by Jana Sangha for recognition of The president's health condi- Earlier on Saturday, the Army and stress the need for global soli- land developing state, to a teacher Army inflicted on the people in then desh a taste of Indian 'fake news'. Bangladesh? Yes, he was." tion is stable and he is under the hospital said in a medical bulle- darity and multilateral coopera- in a refugee camp, to the elderly East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) The absurdity is that everyone "A citation awarded by Bangla- care of experts, it said. tin that the president is being re- tion to increase vaccine produc- in care facilities across our coun- used to disturb people in India. knows who liberated Bangladesh." desh to [former prime minister Kovind, 75, had undergone ferred to AIIMS, Delhi for further tion and distribution, on regional tries, we must all be covered,” Mr "I must have been 20-22 years Another Congress leader, Jairam A.B.] Vajpayee ji speaks of the rally. a health check-up at the Army investigation. and global levels.” Bozkir said. old when I and my colleagues did Ramesh, shared a cartoon taking PM Modi, in a book authored in Hospital (R&R) in New Delhi fol- The hospital had on Friday said, Mr Naidu said that as high- He stressed that the most vul- satyagraha for Bangladesh's free- a dig at Modi and tweeted, "Entire 1978, also wrote about going to Ti- lowing chest discomfort on Friday "President of India visited Army lighted by the declaration equity nerable groups – people on the dom," he said. Political Science by Narendra Modi." har during Bangladesh satyagrah!" morning. Hospital (R&R) following in access to the vaccine is impor- move, in conflict zones, and those Tagging the prime minister's BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya he said and shared a snapshot of The President of India, Shri chest discomfort this morning. He tant for mitigating the impact of already marginalised – must be remarks, Congress Lok Sabha MP tweeted, "Was Prime Minister the citation to Vajpayee. Ram Nath Kovind has been shifted is undergoing routine check-up the pandemic. prioritised. to the AIIMS, Delhi, in the after- and is under observation". BJP MLA Thrashed By Farmers In Punjab, There Is No Growth In Country Except Chief Minister Condemns Attack For Beard Of Narendra Modi: Mamata Press Trust of India lice (Malout) Jaspal Singh said the him, the MLA claimed. Asked wheth- BJP, as well as the Shiromani Akali est Bengal Chief Minister for a toss. There is no industrial of the visa of Bangladeshi actor protesters were adamant that they er he has lodged a complaint in this Dal (SAD) condemned the incident. Mamata Banerjee on Friday growth. There is no growth except Firdaus for campaigning for her CHANDIGARH: A BJP MLA in Pun- would not allow the BJP legisla- matter, Narang said he will talk to the Such "unlawful behaviour" has Wmocked Prime Minister for the beard of Narendra Modiji. At party's candidates for the 2019 Lok jab was allegedly thrashed and his tors to hold the press conference. party leadership over this issue. no place in a democracy and the Narendra Modi, saying his growing times, he dresses like Rabindranath Sabha polls, Banerjee wondered clothes torn by a group of farmers A police official sustained a minor Darshan Pal, the leader of Samyuk- farmers'' protest will be weakened beard is inversely proportional to the Tagore and at times likes Mahatma why the same should not be done at Malout in Muktsar district on injury in the incident, he said. ta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body by these incidents, State Congress state of the economy in the country. Gandhi," she said mocking the for Modi for campaigning for for- Saturday, police said. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder of farmers'' union, spearheading the chief Sunil Jakhar said. Banerjee, who was addressing prime minister. mer US president Donald Trump. When Abohar legislator Arun Na- Singh has condemned the attack and agitation against the central agri laws, While terming the attack "highly poll rallies in Paschim Medinipur Keeping up her attack, Banerjee "If Firdaus's visa can be cancelled rang reached Malout along with lo- warned strict action against "anyone said, "Today, farmers protested against unfortunate", he said everyone district, also accused BJP of being the said, "The day is not far off when for campaigning in a foreign land, cal leaders to address a press confer- disturbing state's peace". A video has BJP MLA from Abohar. Under adverse should be allowed to present his "biggest fraud party" of the country. the entire country will be sold and then Modiji's visa should also be ence, they got surrounded by a group surfaced on social media, purportedly circumstances, it turned violent and views and every citizen should re- The TMC supremo, who is contest- named after Narendra Modi... BJP is cancelled for campaigning for Don- of protesting farmers and black ink showing the MLA in torn clothes being the MLA was physically assaulted. spect each other''s right to speak. ing the election from the high-profile trying to throttle democracy in the ald Trump in America. Have you for- was thrown at them, officials said. shifted to a safer place by the police. "It is a matter of regret that an No one should be allowed to take Nandigram seat in Purba Medinipur country. As we (opposition parties) gotten the slogan Ab Ki Bar Trump Some police personnel took the Later, Mr Narang told PTI that he elected representative was treated law and order in their own hands, district, said she would be staying are all busy with Assembly elec- Sarkar," she said. MLA and local leaders to a shop. But was "punched" by some people. this way. We do not encourage such the state Congress chief said. put there till the end of polling in tions in five states, the BJP govern- The Trump government, aim- later when they came out of it, the "I was punched a lot and my behaviour. We strongly condemn BJP national general secretary the constituency on April 1 as there ment is passing laws to intrude into ing to woo the influential Indian- protesters allegedly thrashed them clothes were also torn off," he alleged. this act," he said in a statement. Tarun Chugh slammed the Ama- are chances that BJP has "plans to the constitutional powers of the American voters, in August 2020 and tore Narang''s clothes, police said. The BJP legislator said he had gone Pal also said the Samyukta Kisan rinder Singh-led government over loot votes by using goons from other elected government in Delhi by giv- had launched a video commercial Mr Narang was later escorted to a to Malout to address a press confer- Morcha appeals to all protesters to the incident and claimed that it has states" and cautioned TMC workers ing more powers to the lieutenant- containing clips of Modi's speeches safer place by the police, officials said. ence but the protesters did not allow remain peaceful and disciplined. "exposed the complete collapse of in the state against complacency. governor. This is shameful.” and the former US president's his- Deputy Superintendent of Po- it. They got violent and surrounded The ruling Congress in Punjab, the law and order in the state". "The Indian economy has gone Recounting the cancellation toric address in Ahmedabad.